New Britain herald., 1916-03-14

week by week during the year for local expenses and for benevolenccs with the clear understanding that if circumstances change at any time during the year he is free to dinin" ish his investment, or to increase the 1 same.
 And then in the next fall the series l of canVasses will be undertaken once 1 move. These several missions to the l homes of the congregation will pro- l duce the proper balance of interest l in church activity, for after all our l sincere desire is much more for folks l than for their money. Money is l necessary for doing the work of the | church; but folks are essential. and l the spiritual welfare and development ] of folks is our prime reason for ey- istence.
 Strangers Need Sympathy.
 The second feature of which I would speak at this time is that Of development of our mutual relations with the strangers who have como to make a part of our community life. The strangers from foreign lands who are unused to the ways of a re- public, who may not know just how to make wise use of their liberty who are entirely unfamiliar with tho ways of our land, etc, need our sym pathetic co operation. There is much which he would gain on our own part by becoming acquainted with these folks, so that the formation of relationships would be of mutual val ue. Just how this can be brought about I do not feel that I can de- clare as yet, Any light upon this question will be gratefully received. It is in my opinion one of the press tng and urgent demands upon o1'r action.
 Cultivate FClIONShipS.
 The third feature of our life which requires emphasis is that of social provisions for old and young. We need 10 cultivate our fellowship i'll every way. There should he none who are strangers to any other in the list of our members. This IS tho responsibility of all Some more adequate program of action along this line must be adopted and carried through. Here again suggestions are couIrted. It lies especially within the sphere of womanl<ind to create helpful and uplifting social life in tho home and in the church. Of course the cooperation of the men is
 
 liar sphere of women. 1t is beyond dispute as many a church has testi- fled that the Every Member Canvas &cs are productive of splendid results in the way of greatr sociability and fellowship within the church. Let us cultivate by every wise and prac~ ticable means the fellowship of old and young in the church.
 New Members.
 The fourth particular which l wish to mention concerns the introduction of new mem bers into the church, It is not enough that we should recruit for the church or for Christ The church stands for the development Of Christian character as well as TOT the awakening of desire for thus character. We are not quit of our responsibility for newly made Chr1H- tians when we have baptized them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and have extended to them the right hand of fellowship. In fact that very rlGht hand of fellowship is of no SlGnhl~ canoe if it means that we ar" then 10 leave the young Christian 10 struggle along alone I wish to cS- ta b1ish here sort of older brother and sister relationship for the mutual fellowship of those who have been long in the way and those who are but beginning. When the appeal comes to you will you not respond with cheerful alacrity to this duty:
 I have finished. May God bless us one and all in the fellowship of the future to His honor and glory.
 Election of Officers.
 Only one change was made in the list of officers, E. M. Wightman retlr- ing as clerk, after serving in that ca pacity for four years. Joseph C. An 1 drews succeeded to the position. The l result of the election follows:
 Modera tor-John Coates. 1
 Clerk-Joseph c. Andrews.
 Treasurer--A J. Sloper.
 Assistant Treasurer-William H. 1 Judd.
 Auditor-George r. Spear.
 Trustees-J. R. Andrews, II. ". Eddy George Rapelye.
 Committees.
 Executive - Pastor,' Moderator Clerk. Treasurer, Dcacons and J. R. Andrews, J. F. Lamb, B. F. Mann c. A. LudWigson.
 Finance-E M. Wightman, w. $. Judd, w. L. Damon, A. J. Sloper.
 rudential-Pastor, Deacons and one year. w. R. Stone, A. H. Parker, Mrs. T. Edwin Brown; two years w. II. Megley, George B. Germond, Mrs. w. l.. Weld; three years, c. A. Ludvigson, F.. Connelley | NjI-oD