Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1928 - Rparchives.org

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 53
had labored there for many years and the severance of his
pastoral relation to the congregation was keenly felt by his
friends. We commend him to the grace of God and to the care
of the Heavenly Father. He has been recommended to the
Board of Control for a share in the fund for Ministerial Relief.
Following Mr. Kingston's resignation, Dr. J. M. Coleman
preached for the congregation for a month. Then Prof. Mclsaac
filledthe pulpit for a while. The Board finally secured
Rev. J. M. Johnston to labor at Selma. He was appointed
Stated Supply to preach and to do the pastoral work in the congregation.
Mr. Johnston began his work at Selma the firstof
the year. Prof. Mclsaac says, "We greatly rejoice that Mr.
Johnston has come to guide the work here. Both Mr. and Mrs.
Johnston have entered heartily into the work. They are well
liked by the people."
A conviction growing in the mind of the Board for some
time is to the effect, that the work in the Congregation and in
the Academy should be more closely allied under one head. The
present time appears opportune for moving in this direction.
Hence, the Board has appointed Mr. Johnston Superintendent of
Knox Academy. With this new arrangement for the administration
of affairs at the Mission, Prof. Mclsaac is in
hearty accord. Prof. Mclsaac will continue as a teacher in the
high school and will lend to the school work the full benefit
of his years of experience as a school man both at Selma and
elsewhere. The Board is gratified with this new plan for carrying
on the work. With the Divine blessing, fruitful results are
confidently expected.
The Congregation is apparently taking on new life, since
Mr. Johnston has taken up the leadership among them. Increased
giving, attendance and interest are manifest in all departments
of the congregation.
In view of the constantly increasing expenditures in connection
with the operation of this mission, and the lack of
funds to meet the needs, the Board has found it necessary to
make some readjustments in the work. Accordingly the Home
Department has been reorganized, the Primary grade has
been dropped, changes in the teaching force and some other
changes have been made. Tuition rates have been slightly advanced.
These changes are to become effective next school
year. Your Board is hopeful that these readjustments will
serve the end for which they have been made and at the same
time not greatly cripple the work.
Our treasurer's report for this Mission shows that we began
the year with a deficit of $3,083.04. Receipts $15,481.44.
Disbursements $14,311.59. Deficit April 1, 1928, $1913.19.
We request for this fund for the ensuing year $12,000.
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