The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1919-07-03
ACCEPT RESIGNATION Of REV.
TERRY WITH MUCH RELUCTANC
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CoNaREQA-
TON ACCEPTS RESIGNATION OF
ESTEEMED PASTOR.
Resolutions Adopted Telling Of Popu-
larity of DR.. Terry Throughout
City.

! The congregation Of the First Pres
! bytcrian church met last night after the
| regular Wednesday night prayer meet
| INK to act upon the resignation OF the
Rev Claude Porter Terry. which was
presented by him. and after considcra-
! tion and full explanation of the impcra-
tive reasons making such step neces-
sary. the resignation was accepted.
Resolutions were passed expressing the
appreciation Of the congregation Of his
services and profound regret at his 0e-
pasture.
The committee on resolutions is COM
posed of the following gentlemen: c. {.
! Smith, Ezra R. Linn. c. 3. Merkel, ]. l..
| Ewing. j. P. McCammon.
| The resolutions are as follows:
| The congregation of the First Pres
bytcrian church Of Wheeling. w. Va.
! having, after due consideration, &C
copied the resignation Of their loved
pastor, Rev. Claude Porter Terry, be 1t
| resolved:
! That this resignation is received with
deep regret and with q realization that
! It's acceptance means the severing OF
! relationship between pastor and Deo-
pie which, for the past five years has
been mutually most cordial. sincere and
| inspiring.
! Resolved. that while VIC realize the
force Of circumstances, which have
bought about the necessity for the pre-
sentation OF this resignation. yet, We
profoundly regret tho loss which its ac-
ceptance means to us as individuals. 10
/ the church as n body, and TO the COM
munty at large.
Resolved, that in Rev. Terry VIC have
had a true lcader--a man broad in his
! conceptions firm in his convictions, with
unbounded faith in God and his fellow
men Every waking hour found him
! busy in working out the problems of the
| kingdom. He touched the life Of our
, city at every point He was enthusiast
! tic and endowed with an indomitable
! energy which applied behind his crear
vision and guided by tact and wisdom.
drove him unerringly through hin
ORANGES and over obstacles to attain
ever great results and the ideals he
held so dear.
His love for man and for his God has
! been his mastering passion. For them
! he daily went about doing good. giving
! the best that was IN him to their service.
! The marks of such service are every
where evident-in a united people.
| beautified church building with sur
roundings made most attractive. in
! we'll organized and systematized church
| work, In a beautiful and worshiptul
church service. in q magnificent parish
house equipped In every detail for a
| large and useful service, and especially
! in large congregations OF worshippers
| made up Of the regular church member
| ship, greatly increased as the results Of
! his untiring efforts, together with host
! Of visitors and friends from the city and
! nearby towns. To one nearing or enter
ing the church and inquiring OF his serv-
| ice 1t would only be necessary to say
! Look about you"
| Resolved. that while-SVe honor him for
what he did. we honor him still moro
| for what he.Vas to US. Highly respect
| ed by his acouaintances, loved by the
! children and revered by all. he has made
! our lives sweeter. the church stronger
and the city better because ne lived and
| worked among Us He,preached a loving,
practical gospel and, best OF all. rived 1t.
Resolved. that while he may pass
from our vision. he will not depart from
| our memory. our love nor our lives.
Resolved. that we express TO Rev.
| Terry and to his family our best wishes
for their future welfare and happiness
| In whatever feld Of endeavor the Master
may lead Them
Resolved. that these resolutions be
made a part OF the minutes Of this con-
| gregational meeting.
Previous to the presentation Of his
formal resignation Mr.. Terry prepared
tho communion class for the service
next Sunday. which will be the last one
he wfll conduct IN the church.