Norwich bulletin., 1919-10-31
INSTALL PASTOR AT UNITED CHURCH

be thankful that your pastor will be man with quest.
 Charge to Minister.
 Rev. S. H. Howe, D. D.. pastor of Park Congregational church of this city. delivered the charges to the pas tioQ.
 Dr. Howe spoke of the minister as the servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to let the Supreme Master ox our souls pour in his light to oth- CTS Y We are voices of the Master. We nave no personal message on our own authority for we are messengers of J esus Christ and the school bring in to the ministry one element which it seems to have been losing. the ele- ments of authority. This day needs the voice of authority. Christianity is not on the defensive but ought to chal- lege and speak with that imperial ac- cent that means this world belongs to God and not to the devil. We want the accent of positivisn.
 The New Testament is compact sta atement Of positives It is sure of its message. Make your preaching an authority and mandatory to men, Dr. Howe said and watch for souls as for those for whom you are to give ac- clusion, trust to make difference in the life and conduct of these peo- pie and Of this city to whom we give yor weicime.
 Rev. J. H.. ,Selden. D. D.. delivered the charge to the people, reminding them cf the hopes that had born f,ition. in th union of the Broadway and Second Congregational churches. All hearts were thrilled, he said, be- cause in the chosen leader the con sregation has one who shares these hopes and desire to minister in broad CT and more helpful ways to the com nunfy. We face the future with hearts elate with courage because we have given our pledge to him
 After the prayer of installation by lille Congregational church. the right hand Of fellowship was extended to the new pastor by Rev. J. Reveridge Lee, D. D.. of New London, on behalf of ation of the county.
 The singing of a hymn was follow ed by the benediction by Rev. MT. Abbott. and the service closed with the organ postlude Allegro from 1st Sonata ( Mendelssohn).
 Ecclesiastical Council.
 The ecclesiastical council was held a 3-30 in the afternoon in the Sunday school rooms of the church, made up of one delegate and the pastor from the following ch'srches: First, Nor Taftville, First, New London, Groton, Bozrah. Preston City, Lebanon, Mont vile, Jewett City. Hanover. Franklin, Col Golehsster stoninston; ;. Myst,e: aidag First
 
 Wis, and the following invited minis ters: Rev:s J H. Selden. D. D., of Nor wich. Rev. Benjamin ". Bacon, D. D., of New Haven Rev. E. M Chapman, D. D.. of Norwich. Rev. H. T. Arnold, of Norwich. Rev. E. $. Worcester of Madison Wis, Rev. H. J. Wyckon of Hayerford Pa.
 After adjournment of the council supper was server to it's members at 6 o'clock at the Community house on Church street. There were about forty-fve at supper and the tables were prettily decorated with chrysan- themums.
 The ladies of tho church serving the supper were Mrs. B. P. Bishop, Mrs. Emil Fox, Mrs. C. A. Sherman and Mrs. A. A. Browning. ex-officio, as sisted by Mrs. E. D. Fuller, Mrs. H. W. Gallup. Mrs. Wade and Mrs. De Prosse. Those serving as waitresses were Mrs. +. W. Lester, Mrs. Arch |. ibald Mitchell. Jr., Mrs. P. W. 1Hig- gins. Miss Elizabeth Huntington, Miss Faith Leavens, Mrs. A. M. Thompson and Miss Miriam Campbell.