New Britain herald., 1922-05-06
.DR. OMAN GIVEN
 FAREWELL PARTY
Terminates 27 Years as Pastor at
 Services Tomorrow Morning

The termination of 27 years as pas tor of the Swedish Lutheran church will be observed at the services to- morrow morning when Rev. s. G. Oh man delivers his farewell sermon from the pulpit which he had oc- cupied for such long period
 Farewell Reception.
 Dr, Ohman was tendered fare well reception in the church last eve ming by the members of the congrega- ton and friends, He was also pre- sentod with q purse of silver in De- half Of his congregation. The pres cntation was made by Justus Wallin Following the presentation of the gift, Dr, Ohman was called upon to give short address, AS he mounted to the step of the church altar. there were many tear dimmed eyes among the older members of the church who were among the first ones to greet the pastor on his arrival in this city in 1895. Dr. Ohman himself, with voice filled with emotion, scarcely spoke above whisper as he thanked his congregation for this and for all this efforts to aid him in the past 27 years of his pastorate. .
 The retiring pastor expressed his sadness at leaving and said that he would never forget his congregation in this city and felt that the happiest moments of his life had been spent in the local church.
 Will Come Back.
 "I believe I will come back never theless,' said Dr. Ohman earnestly, back to live here. but how soon cannot tell. If God desires me tG carry on my work in New York, He will aid me and the field before me will be conquered. If He does not wish me to work there, I will soon find out" pr. Ohman said he woulf be glad to return and aid his sue cessor in any way possible that the church he so happily built up may remain as solid as it is. My work ia not needed here now, but in New y ork there is more for me to do. have completed my mission with you md will now go down there to aid in hat field" continued the pastor l There are thousands of Swedish peo- ole in the place where I am to go | md if l can aid any of them, I will | eel that my work is being carried | ut and will be thankful"
 Dr. Erkstrom speaks.
 Dr. Eckstrom of Worcester, Mass. ,ave an address of thanks to Rev Oh nan in behalf of his work in his ieid, mentioning that the New Brit in pastor had aided him in many in tances. Dr. Eckstrom had words of ighest praise for the deeds of Dr. )hman and felt that he would sue eed in building up the church in 'ew York as he had done in this city.
 Rev. Arthur Ebb.
 Rev. Arthur Ebb of Bristol said hurch had no idea of the amount of york which had been on the pastors ands during his administration Of o7 ears. He mentioned that there had cen 8 great deal done which the con- regation did not know of, work 'hich he had done in his study at ome and which had been eXcellently erformed The massive church .anding on Franklin Square today apresents what his efforts had mounted to and is wonderful oundation for the future success of ls ne Swedish Lutheran congregation to arry on their work in years to come. lev Ebb thanked Dr. Ohman for his ssistance in the Bristol and Forest file churches which he had so will lily aided during illness of the pas DTS in those places.
 Program Carried Out.
 The farewell program was well car fed out and was prepared by Dr. F.. :. Fromen, the ladies societies of the hurch and the Luther league. Miss deline Ohman gave solo assisted y Harold Sjolander at the organ. A uartet of mixed voices sang and the unday school favored with songs. IT, Cornell of South Manchester also ave a short talk.
 Gifts For the Family
 Mrs. Charles Erickson, in behalf of 1;