The Republican journal., 1921-06-23
Waldo County Association of
Congregational Churches

The eleventh annual meeting of the
Waldo County Association of Conerega-
tional churches was held in Thorndike on
Tuesday. June 14th. The churches of the
county were we'll represented, most of
them having good delegation present.
At 9. 80 a. m. the Rev. Thomas H. Mar
tin of Brooks conducted short devotion
al service. This was followed by the roll
call, report of scribe, appointment of
committees, reports of churches, election
of officers, etc The work of the churches
and their relation to the Congre gatlonal
world movement was fully discussed. the
association pledging its support of this
splendid cause. The conference sermon
was preached by the Rev. Harold LeMay
of Searsport, and proved to be in every
way worthy of the occasion. At noon
dinner was served to the delegates in the
Grange hall. 1t was such meal as re-
flected great credit on the ladies' who
prepared it, and the guests were loud in
their praise of the delicious pies, cakes,
coffee. beans, etc. The afternoon session
began with a short devotional service,
conducted by Rev. A. c. Elliott of Bel
fast. This was followed with splendid
address by Prof Calvin M. Clark of Ban
gor Seminary. 1t was forceful talk
such as gripped the hearts and magma
tons of those present, and is not likely
to be soon forgotten. The following res
olutions were passed:
Whereas, the eleventh annual meeting
of the Waldo County Association of Con-
gregational churches has this 14th day of
June, 1921, been held in the Congrega-
tional church, Thorndike, Me-, therefore
be it
Resolved, First, that we give thanks to
Almighty God for His blessing vouch-
safed to the churches of our association
during the past year; and, while we re-
ioice in the measure of success which has
attended our efforts, would most earnest
ly,pray that the Divine blessing may con-
tinue TO rest upon our churches, their
pastors and officers, that they may be-
come greater centers of moral and spirit
ual inspiration to our communities, and
be the means of still preserving to the
nation the splendid religious faith of the
Pilgrims;
Second, that we express our heartiest
appreciation of the excellent conference
sermon preached by the Rev. Harold Lee
May of Searsport, also of the lucid expo
Sitlon of the Congregational world move
ment presented by the Rev. A. G, Elliott
of Belfast, and that, as an association,
we pledge our closest corporation In this
great movement; and would urge our
churches to Loyalty accept their appor-
tlonments, and, because of the urgency
and greatness of the need, make strenu-
GUS efforts to raise the same;
Third, That to Prof. Calvin M. Clark
of Bangor Theological Seminary we ten
der our sincerest thanks for the mastery
address delivered before the association
this afternoon The inspirational value
of his address, we feel, cannot be over
estimated, and we trust that it will re-
suit in deeper interest in the things of
the Kingdom, the quickening of the life
of our churches, justitiable pride IN the
history of the church of the Pilgrims, and
the rededication of our lives to the ser
vice of Christ and the church;
Fourth, That we do hereby express our
warm appreciation of our presiding Off
Ger, Mr.. James H. Duncan of Searsport.
His courteous manner and brotherly
spirit have won our hearts, His words
have given US a new and inspiring vision
of the life and work of the churches, and
we pray that he may long be spared to
assist US by his counsel and inspire US by
his example;
Fifth, That we extend our heartfelt
thanks to the members and friends of the
Thorndike church, and to all those asso-
ciated with them in the work of enter
tanning the association here today. Tru-
ly,it has been good to be here and partake
of their generous hospitality. That the
great Head of the church will abundant
ly bless them for all their kindness, and
reward them by revival of interest, on
the part of the community, in the life
and work of their church, is our most
earnest prayer.