The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1922-05-09
REV. W. E. ELLIS ROUNDS OUT
TENTH YEAR

With the passing of Sunday, Rev.
w. e. Ellis rounded out his tenth
years as pastor of the Paris Chris
tan church, a position he has filled
with signal ability and marked sue
cess, earning the profound respect
and the warm love of his congrega-
ton, and the people of Paris, ire
spective of denomination. The fol-
lowing tribute to Rev. Ellis and the
occasion is from the pen Of one Of
his congregation, Mr.. Edward T..
Hinton: ~
Sunday was the tenth ami
versary of the ministry of
Brother Ellis as pastor of the Paris
Christian church. During these
years he and his family have be-
come very dear to this congregation,
and he may look back with pride
over the record he has made. With
out ostentation or sensatfonalism he
has led us into more efficient or
ganization of church forces and 4
larger activity in every field of
work.
Young and old have felt the in
fuence of his good judgment and
! careful guiding in the working OF
all church plans.
Although many of our members
Fhave moved away during this time
and scores have crossed over into
the spirit land, still our member
ship has been largely increased
there having been over eleven hun
dred additions to the congregation.
The Sunday School and all the
young peoples societies have grown
not only in numbers, but in the
good results accomplished by their
efforts.
The older folks have been led into
a fuller and more earnest co-opera
ton in every church function. Oul
finances have been put on the
budget plan and larger amounts
contributed to every good cause
with the greatest goodwill ant
cheerfulness. Many improvement:
have been added to the building:
and other forward steps taken. i
has been a joy to follow such lead
er, who has been able to accomplish
so much with such harmony of al
forces.
His influence has not been limited
to his own congregation, but his &C
tive service has been appreciated il
the whole community in whose in
terest he has taken a vital interes
at all times.
He is known throughout ou
brotherhood as one of our stronges
men, and besides being a member o
our National organizations, has hat
wide influence in all matters tina
concern the Church of Disciples.
Many, many times has he entere'
into our joys and sorrows with
personal interest and helpful sym
pathy.
Without passion or prejudice b
has ever told us of our sins an
shortcomings. Without fear or favo
he has as the faithful messenger @
the Almighty, pointed out with hi
characteristic dignity and forceful
ness the evils that beset us. He ha
welded a mighty influence for goo
| in the community. We sum up wit
| much pride what has been accom-
| plished by our leader, but may nc
the rest of us ask ourselves whethe
| we have been as faithful as b,
Have we taken exceptions to h
counsel, or have we accepted the RI
Dukes and challenges to duty he he
\ brought us as messages from on
i God and applied them to our PEI
sonal profit? Have we used our OF
Il portunities to the best advantage
Have we upheld his hands as faiti
Il full Christians should? Have/we d.
Il Tended and not criticized? Have "
( done our part?
II Let us everyone pledge to him fl
II the future more loyal support tina
II ever, and hope that there may
II many. more years in which we ma
III make it possible for him to lead ,
III into a fuller knowledge and enjo.
II ment of Christian living.