Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1928 - Rparchives.org

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 89
2. That hereafter certificates be issued to those who successfully
complete a year's readings; and that a diploma, accompanied
by a suitable additional award, be granted to those
who earn at least six certificates.
3. That pastors and leaders be urged to recommend these
reading courses to the members of their congregations and Sabbath
Schools.
F. F. READE, Chairman,
h. g. patterson,
richard McAllister.
J. M. Wylie submitted the report of the Commission
of Synod appointed to hear the appeal of certain members
of Central Pittsburgh congregation from a decision of
Pittsburgh Presbytery, at the same time submitting the
minutes of the Commission. The report was approved and
the minutes of the Commission ordered spread on the
Minutes of Synod.
REPORT OF THE COMMISSION IN SYNOD IN THE CASE
OF THE CENTRAL PITTSBURGH CONGREGATION.
Your Commission respectfully reports, we have held three
meetings and attended to the matters assigned to us.
The minutes of the Commission are herewith submitted.
J. M. WYLIE, Moderator.
W. J. SANDERSON, Clerk.
Winona Lake, Indiana.
June 8, 1928. 5:00 p. m.
The Commission appointed by the Synod to adjudicate the
whole matter in dispute between certain members of the Central
Pittsburgh congregation and Pittsburgh Presbytery met
at the above time and place. The meeting was called to order
and constituted with prayer by the moderator, J. M. Wylie.
Members present: J. M. Wylie, H. G. Patterson, J. G. Mc­
Elhinney, S. E. Greer, W. J. Sanderson, E. G. Russell, John A.
Hemphill, W. S. Wilson, E. F. Thompson.
W. J. Sanderson was elected clerk.
The papers pertaining to the case were placed in our hands.
After reading and discussing these papers and certain
facts in the case, recess was taken until 7:30 p. m.
Prayer by S. E. Greer.
J. M. WYLIE, Moderator.
W. J. SANDERSON, Clerk.
Same Place. 7:30 p. m.
The Commission met, was called to order and prayer was
offered by E. G. Russell.
All members present except S. E. Greer.
J F Steele was heard who represented the appellants.
J C. Slater and R. A. Blair representing the Pittsburgh
Presbytery were heard, also J. K. Young and W. A. Russell
representing the Central Pittsburgh Congregation.