Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1919

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 41Allen on June 6th, was received from Kansas Presbytery. Al-rthough most of our pulpits have been lately left vacant, thework in various and widely scattered fieldsis very encouraging.The people were never more loyal than they are now, nor havethey ever been more determined to carry on the work. Thecontributions from each of our Canadian Congregations averagesconsiderably over forty dollars a member. A faithfulremnant in our Lake Reno charge are giving evidence ofwhole-hearted devotion to the Convenanter cause. The time ofthree laborers is asked. F. E. Allen is chairman of the committeeon supplies.The full time of J. C. French, D. B. Elsey and H. G. Mc­Conaughy is at the disposal of Synod,Our statistical blank was forwarded to the Stated Clerk.Our traveling fund is paid in full.Respectfully submitted,h. g. mcconaughy, cierk.REPORT OF COLORADO PRESBYTERY.One regular meeting of Presbytery, one special meeting,and one meeting of the Interim Commission have been held durwing the Synodical year just ended. . • . ,.Our Presbytery now consists of three congregations.-Licentiate Charles T. Carson was on March 7, 1919, receivedfrom Illinois Presbytery, ordained to the gospel ministry, andinstalled pastor of Greeley congregation. On the Sabbath immediatelyconnected with the ordination and installation therewas dedicated with appropriate and attractive services the finenew church building. This congregation is thus entering upona new stage of life and work under conditions which give specialencouragement to the Presbytery.. There are nine ministers on our roll, three of whom arethe pastors of our congregations.A. I. Robb and J. K. Robb are missionaries in China, thelatter on a short visit home., S. Edgar is still working underthe American Red Cross and is stationed at Latakia, Syria; and,H. B- McMillan is still engaged in army Y. M. C. A. work inFrance. J. T. Wilson is superannuated. The full time of WilburJ. McBurney is at the disposal of Synod.Denver congregation was officially examined by a representativeof Presbytery.S. E. Greer is at present Chairman of the Committee onSupplies.Our statistical report was forwarded to the Stated Clerk.Respectfully Submitted,J. B. GILMORE, Clerk.REPORT OF ILLINOIS PRESBYTERY.Illinois Presbytery respectfully reports,: One regular meetingand three called meeting? were held .during the year. Sevencongregation^ err under our care., Two of these are withoutsettled pastors. St. Louis congregation was disorganized bya formal act of Presbytery, September 19, 1918. Nine min-