The Holt County sentinel., 1916-08-04
Elder of the session.

Elder of the session.
"The relation of the pastor to the
church is the most sacred on earth.
| Webster gives this definition of pas
tor: "A clergyman or minister having
/ spiritual charge of church or con-
grcgaton.'
"Our confession of faith. Chapter q.
says: The pastoral Office is the first
| in the church. both for dignity and
usefulness. The person who fills this
office hath in Scripture obtained diff
| fcrcnt names expressive of his various
duties. As he feeds them with spirit
ual food, he is termed pastor. As he
serves Christ in his church he is
termed minister. A. il IL his duty to
be grave and prudent and an example
Of the flock and to govern well in the
house and Kingdom Of Christ. he Is
termed prcsbyter or elder. As he is
the messenger Of God. he is termed
the angel Of the church. As he is
sent to dcclar, the will of God to sim
ncrs and beseech them to be reconciled
to God through Christ, he is termed
ambassador. And as he dispenses the
manifold grace of God and the ordn-
ances instituted by Christ, he is term
ell steward Of the mysteries of Cod
Ruling elders are properly the re-
representatives. of the people. chosen by
them for the purpose of exercising
government and discipline in conjunc-
ton with pastors or ministers.
THE Oregon church has been very
fortunate In having had a. their pas
tors, during the 50 years Of it, exis-
tcncc, the following:
REV. W. X. Fulton, 1853 TO 1860.
Rev. Cornelius Mccain, ls6i.63.
Rev. ". II. Smith, ls65-6y.
Rev. VIM. II. Cummins. 1921.
Rev. James Iatrcr,y, iS1i-12.
Rev. James McClunp. is73-75.
Rev. Geo. Miller. ls15-Si.
Rev. George Miller, is75.si.
Rev. W. r.. Richardson. iSSi.s2.
Rev. i. ID. Roberts, lss2-93.
Rev. ". A. Sawycrs. November.
1894. to February /. 1909.
Rev. jas. Mcfarland, May 10, 1903;
died August Is. 1906.
Rev Jas. NJ. Walton. April 20, 1907,
to March -. 1911.
Our present pastor, Rev. r. A.
Clagctt,. April ., 1912. He was in
stalled May 20. 1913. making ~ pas
tors that have served this church.
The present elders. with date Of
their election.
Robert Montgomery, April %, 1877.
\. Nanlluskirk, March n. 1901.
Joe " Murray. April %. 1906.
Guy l.. Cummins. April q. 1916.
Time forbids the mention of many
others that have served as elders. and
taken part IN the activities Of the
church, and have passed on 10 their
reward. hut I, Is the duty Of those
that remain TO assist the pastor AMI |
his dear wife in advancing the inter
csts of His Kingdom, by using our
talents. whatever they may bc. in the |
various departments Of the church and |
sabbath school and other branches.
Let Us do with our might wha, our
hands find 10 do
~ am sure J express the sentiments
of the congregation IN wishing for |
our pastor and his dear wife long
and useful life. and a profitable anil |
successful! passionate among US"
Judge Harry DUNCAN made IA short |
talk on MIR. ClaRctt as "a citizen, men
ti"hihg his activities In Chautauuua,
IvhHcs nhd other civic interests. to
which should be added especially the
10y scouts, and the speaker noted n
tendency, IN this community 10 apprc.
ilate aud tolerate each other. and that
me cltlZcn'pastor becomes a part Of
ne permanent community.
The Old Sentinel sends It's sincere
greetings to Rev Clagctt and his dear
lclpmcc,, wishing them a long, bcau.
iful career In his Masters vineyard,
ceiling and believing. Us II does, that
~ II truly Killing his mission as the
rue minister Of the gospel.
The church was beautifully and 20
nstcfully decorated for the occasion.
through the special efforts of Mrs,
iulcy and Mrs. Markt.