Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1919

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 13from the boys expressing their appreciation of the Commission'swork in their behalf. A number of articles relating to thework of The War Service Commission were published in TheChristian Nation.Our Chairman had planned to visit France and was authorizedto represent The CommTssion in the interests of The Covenanteryoung people in that country, and an appropriation wasmade to meet any expenses thereby incurred, but the visit wasnot made because of the refusal of the Government to granta passport.A questionnaire is now being prepared by The Commissionto be sent to each congregation. This questionnaire aims to secure,through a variety of questions, authentic and detailed informationconcerning all the Covenanter boys and girls whowere in their country's service during the War. A summary ofthe results of this inquiry will be made by this Commission, ifSynod desires it, and a small pamphlet will be issued containingsuch summary. The War is, of course, not absolutely over;but all, or nearly all, of our boys will soon be out of the service.The contributions made by the church to the work of thisCommission were $1038.04. Of this amount there has been expendedto date $114.00, leaving in the Treasury a Balance of$924.04.About 600 of our young people, were in the military serviceof the United States during the world war. Of this numberabout 15 gave up their lives. We feel that they nobly offeredthemselves for God and His Kingdom, for humanity, justice, andliberty. Among the millions of white crosses that mark the shelltornfields of France, lie a few Covenanter graves. These boysof ours died in the same section of the world in which many oftheir forefathers died for the overthrow of tyranny and forfreedom of conscience; and their death will help in the emancipationof the world.For our youths who are spared much work is left in thechurch militant, and we trust that their noble part in the recentstruggle will be a means to enable and encourage them tofight the good fight of faith, and to acquit themselves in all respectsas good soldiers of Jesus Christ.Respectfully submitted.T. H. Acheson, Chairman.I. A. Blackwood,Robt. A. M. Steele,, Thos, H. Martin, Secretary.Item 13. Committee not ready to report.Item 14. No report received.Item 15. The Committee on Covenant Renovation reported.The report was taken up item by item for adoption.1. Adopted. The report on Unfinished Business wasthen laid on the table. .,