The Republican journal., 1913-06-19
CONGREGATIONAL CONFERENCE.

The third annual meeting of the Waldo
Association of Congregational Churches
and Ministers was held with the First
Congregational Church of Searsport on
Tuesday, June 10th. The day was a
beautiful one and a large representation
from the churches of the county was
present. The retiring moderator, Rev.
H. G. Booth of Brooks, led the associa-
ton in devotional service at 1890 a.
m. Organization and roll-call of the
churches followed, and a nominating
committee, which was elected from the
floor, reported nominations as follows:
Moderator, Rev. David L. Wilson, Bel
fast; vice moderator, H. M. Preutiss,
Belfast; registrar and treasurer, w. S.
Hatch, North Belfast. The association
accepted the report and elected these
officers. Thesreports from the churches
showed -the,,work in the county to.be
progressing. At the close of the bus'-
ness session a sumptuous.. dinner. was
served by the ladies of the Searsport
church.
The praise service in the afternoon
was conducted by the new moderator,
his theme being Meditation and Work. -
The committee on nominations then
brought in its final report, and the vari-
Gus committees chosen by it were elected
by the association. Mrs. James Duncan
of Searsport then gave most admirable
address on "The Young Peoples Prayer
Meeting" full of suggestive lines OF
work. A brief discussion followed, at
the conclusion of which an address on
fMen and the Church" was given by o.
8. Frost of Belfast, who pointed out
most forcefully the many lines of activl-
4y being worked by men in the church OF
today. The Rev. VIM. Vaughan spoke
to the theme Empty Pews," seeking
reasons for them and ways to fill them.
At the conclusion of his earnest message
the moderator suggested that the asso-
citation pause in its work for few min
ntes of prayer. This was done, num-
Der of the brethren leading the audience
in tender prayer. The association sermon
was preached by the Rev. H. G. Booth OF
Brooks. the burden of his message beng
that even as Christ came not to be MN
7stered unto. but to minister, so must all
Christians give themselves increasingly
10 ministry to their fellows. This was
followed by very impressive communion
service, conducted by the Rev. c. II.
Mckinney and the Rev. David L. Wilson,
assisted by Deacons Butnam and Hatch
A social hour was then enjoyed, followed
hy a most generous supper provided by
the ladies' of the Searsport church, and
10 which the soodly number did full JUS
tice
The evening praise service was con-
Quoted by the Rev. c. H.sMcElhiney,
assisted by the choir of the church, after
which Prof. Calvin M. Clark of Bangor
Theological Seminary gave scholarly
and stimulating address, speaking to the
theme "The Country Church; its Efici-
ency." The committee on resolutions
presented the following, which were
adopted unanimously:
Resolved, That this association extends
its heartiest thanks to the church. pastor
and people of Searsport for the cordial
reception, hospitality and use of build
angs at this the third annual meeting of
the Waldo Association of Congregation
al Churches ard Ministers; to the ladies'
for the bountiful supply of refreshments
heartily enjoyed by all. Also to the
friends who cared for visitors teams,
Also,
Resolved, That our heartiest thanks
and appreciation be extended to the
speakers for their interesting discourses.
especially to Prof. Calvin M. Clark of
Bangor for his address on 1.-THE Country
Church. its Efficiency" Further,
Resolved, That this association urges
all the Congregational Churches in Waldo
county to sustain the Governor and Of
icers in their efforts to enforce the pro-
nib itory law and undertakes to draw the
attention Of the Governor to any officer
not fulfilling his pledges.
HARRY TRUST,
E. G. ROBERTS,
CARO- A. WHITTIER.
After the singing of the hymn, ooh
Master, let me walk with Thee" the
moderator declared the association ad-
burned to meet next June with the
church in Frankfort The Rev. C. H.
mckinney pronounced the benediction.