The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1921-04-22
CHEST OF SILVER
FOR PASTOR FREED
CONGREGATION OF EBENEZER
PRESENTS PARTING GIFT
Popular Minister breaches Closing
Sermon. After Long and
Faithful Service
The State, 18th.

The State, 18th.
The Rev. C. A. Freed, D. D., preach
his closing sermon yesterday morning
to Ebenezer Lutheran congregation
and he leaves next Thursday for New
berry to become the pastor Of the
Church of the Redeemer. The church
was filled with men, women and chill
dren and the beloved pastor never
spoke more vigorously than he did at
this service. He will leave Columbia
with tokens of love and esteem as he
was remembered by his congregation
and church societies.
Saturday night a delegation from
the congregation composed of DR.. G..
L. Kibler, W. G. Allworden, ]. w Hal
tiwnager, C. ]. Kimball, R. R. Wood,
F. w. Seegers, A. W. Fogle, George
Bruins, Frank Caughman and Fred
Habenicht went to the parsonage on
Richland street and presented DR..
Freed with a costly chest of silver
and $100 in gold coin. The pastor
was taken by surprise and he express
ed his deep gratitude for the token Of
esteem. DR.. Kibler made the presen-
tation speech in a happy vein. He
praised the pastor, who for 1S years
was faithful and devoted to his COM
gregation. At the close of the SER
vice yesterday morning DR.. Freed
took occasion to express his apprecia-
ton for the parting gift.
Last night Ebsnezer church was
crowded to the doors and DR.. Exeedss
final words as pastor of the congrega-
ton were directed to the young men
and women Of the shurch. The set-
vices were under the auspices Of the
Luther league. Thep. league. met.
one hour before the evening service
began and Dr. Freed was presented
with handsome gold chain and
cross. The token Of esteem was pre-
sented by S. White Rhyme, an .enthu-
siastic member Of the league. The
speaker. expressed the appreciation OF
the loyal services Of Pastor Freed on
all occasions. The retiring pastor
made feeling response to the speech
in which he thanked the league for
their manifestations Of appreciation
and esteem.
DR.. Freed and Mrs. Freed will leave
Ebenezer church with several remem-
brances. The parsonage society gave
DR.. Freed silk robe. The Won Bora
society presented Mrs. Freed with a
silver basket and card case filled
with gold coin. Another present re-
ceived by Mrs. Freed from outside of
the congregation was ahandsome sill
YER vase from the Magdelene circle
of the Kings Daughters.
j
Eighteen years ago DR.. Freed
preached his opening sermon to Ebe-
nezer Lutheran congregation and he
brought message Of hope and joy.
Yesterday on the eve Of his departure
to another field of usefulness he deliv-
cred sermon wholly appropriate to
the occasion. DR.. Freed chose his
text from the 18th chapter Of John
which deals with disciples being COM
forted through the operation Of the
Holy Ghost. The pastor based his
sermon on "And your joy no man tax
eth away from you." The message
was forceful and eloquent and created
lasting impression on the hearers.
The permanence of real JOY was the
theme of the discourse.
DR.. Freed and his family will leave
Columbia with the best wishes Of the
community. He goes Thursday, but
Mrs. Freed and children will remain
here until the close of the schools and
colleges.