The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-12-11
METHODIST APPOINTMENTS.
CONFERENCES CLOSES BY AP-
POINTING PASTORS TO VA
RIOUS PLACES.
DIR. TrueSdalc Returns To- Trlnity-Nir.
Rogers to Broad Strcet-Othcr Pas
tors I'm sumter Dlstrict-Vote OF
Thanks To Charlcston--Rev. John II.
Wilson Closes Conference With
Prayer.


1915 the South Carolina Methodist
conference adjourned its annual scs-
sion here today.
The final session of the conference
was introduced by devotional SER
vice conducted by J. t. MacFarlanc.
The Rev. DR.. Mckinney of the
Texas conference. the representative
of Vernon Place church. Washing
ton. was introduced to the conference.
w. A. Massebeau offered resolutions
pledging the conference TO moro dill
gent evangelistic effort for the SAL
walton OF souls which were unani-
mously adopted.
The following resolutions of thanks
were unanimously adopted by rs-
ing vote:
Whereas. in the gracious provi-
dence OF our loving Father in heaven,
we have been privileged to enjoy the
charming hospitality Of this ancient
City by the Sea, therefore, be II
resolved
That our thanks are prominently
due and are hereby rendered to our
hosts and hostesses for the Christian
eordiality which has signalized their
entertainment Of our Masters SER
wants
THAT we place on record our high
appreciation of the fraternal courte-
sizes by our sister churches Of this
city.
THAT we would hereby gratefully
express our qualification for the pres
encc and counsel OF our revered
Senior Bishop a. w. Wilson, whose
sermon and addresses have inspired
or hearts To moro loyal devotion to
our Masters cause"
Bishop Denny exercised his Epis-
copal Prerogative and cut from the
resolutions the reference TO himself.
stating that he did not desire such
complimentary personal reference 10
himself to be entered upon the con-
ference records.
DIR. ]. w. Daniel protested against
the term ancient" but the bishop
said the term referred to the earli-
ness OF Its establishment by our peo-
pie. Mr.. Watson. the author. said
that ne was willing to substitute de
lightful." But, after the bishops in
dorsement. no change was made.
DIR. Mckinney was heard on behalf
OF the church In Washington.
Bishop Denny entered an explana-
ton OF the plan and purposes OF that
church az representative OF the M. T..
church. South. Tho Rev. John Il.
Wilson was requested to lead the
closing prayer of this annual session.
Bishop Wilson said that he would
not trouble the conference by much
speaking. but there were some things
OF which he would remind the confer
ence.
So much depends upon the state OF
mind with which a preacher receives
an appointment. Our vow OF service
eliminates self. Mono Of us has a
right TO make a contract with any
church. Tho Obligation on tho minis
try and on the laity is mutual. Each
Is TO do everything possible to advance
the spiritual interests Of Christ's
kingdom. Dissatisfaction expressed
can not fail 10 produce disagreement.
Settle II In your minds that YOU are
In the hands Of God.
II do not think the church has don,
all that 1t ought to have done.
They can't put you on mission
or circuit where your work will bo
failure IL you 40 to that place with
the determination to make It sue
cess.
"our God can mako provision
where we can not do SO.
"You are beginning new era in
your history. The smaller territory
and the diminished numbers may af-
feet the esprit du corps Of your body.
Guard against chat.
Preach only the word OF God. Tha.
VIII save you great deal of difficult
In adjusting yourself To che conditions
around you.
do not neglect ministry I'm tE,
homes Of your people. Your business
Is To sec that each man ana each
woman and each child in your charge
Is saved
II have never known greater
care To be taken In tho arranging of
your appointments. Your president
has been painstaking In tho considcra-
tion Of each case To determine your
need and your fitness for tho place To-
which you are scnt.