The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-01-09

the younger mempefa vi our Ntsis
band. Regular and active In bibls
school, midweck services and public
worship she gave large measure Of
her time and talent 10 the Masters
cauBe. We miss her. We sympathizc
with those 10 whom she was near and
dear, She Is with Christ.
Two families have removed to other
localities and are sharing in church
life in their new homes. From our
bible school three have united with
the church and others are seriously
considering the same action. One,
who for many years had been stricken
from our church roll has been restored
and is nov q member Of sister
church in another part Of the state. !,
During the year Il has been my
privilege to deliver 127 sermons or
addresses on fsrmal occasions: 10 be
present at lao other services; to of7ic-
late at seven marriages and ~ funeral
services; and S42 calls have been made
in connection with parish work.
| take this opportunity to publicly
thank those who have stood by the
work 20 faithfully and under some
very trying circumstances during the
past year. Members Of the church and
congregation have by prayer and
words and deeds of helpfulness held
up the hands Of the pastor. Without
this help he must have yielded more
than once to sense Of defeat. The
deacons, the various church commit
tees, service club and individuals who
have under God stood in a common
cause. have been faithful, laboring to-
gether in the Lord.
Looking TO the new year, ! see no
reason why we should not be Of good
courage. Some matters Of discipline,
or perhaps, ! would better say, re-
organization, will without doubt pre-
sent themselves before many weeks,
hut ON the whole the church is in
fairly healthful condition and il rests
with us by faithful effort to reach out
TO the prize Of our high calling in
Christ Jesus. God bless you dear
people and grant you one and all in
the truest, highest sense, happiness
and prosperity during the year. Well
know that unto him who works and
knows he works this same grand year
is ever at the doors.
JOSEPH S. BROWN.
The nominating committee then
submitted the following names who
were elected TO serve the ensuing
year:
Moderator, X. B. Gleason.
Clerk, A. J. Hicks,
Treasurer, Mrs, Il. B. Gleason.
Auditor, T. J. Hoyt.
Collector, A. J. Hicks.
Prudential committee: For three
years, Mrs. A. F. Smith, h. s. Marsh.
Bible School Department: Superin-
,endent, f. S. Marsh; assistant super
Robert Brewster; secretary
and treasurer, e. f.. II. Storrs; assist
mt secretary and treasurer, John Rob
,rts; musical director, e. +. II. Storrs.
The roll call followed at which time
-esponses in person and by message
we're received from 50.
The church took action instructing
he clerk to express their appreciation
o the retiring treasurer, Mrs. II. J.
Fuller, for her many years Of efficient
,ervice.
A social hour was enjoyed by all
With luncheon at $3.50 p. m, and ?
,ublic service in the evening at 1870.
With scripture reading by the pastor,
prayer by RevS s. X. Perkins Of the
Congregational Church. An inspiring
md powerful address was given by
Rev. W. A. Dawson, secretary Of the
Vermont Baptist State Convention, his
.heme being "The Call Of God and the
Nation"
Special music was rendered by the
.hoir. It was the expression Of many
present that it YVES one Of the best
annual gatherings held in many years.
A. J. HICKS, Church Clerk.