Covenanter Witness Vol. 53 - Rparchives.org

COMMITTEE ON MAKING CHRISTIANWILLSThat every minister, elder, deacon,and S. S. teacher cooperate in keepingthe ideal before the church of makingChristian wills.News BriefsCOMMITTEE ON CONTINUANCE OFPASTORAL RELATIONSHIPS1. It is the judgment of Synod thatit would be advisable for a pastor tointimate to his congregation, his willingness to offer his resignation to thePresbytery unless the congregation, bysecret ballot, should vote that the existing relationship remain unbroken,which case the pastorate continue onthe basis of five year periods with theprocedure in outline being followed atthe end of each five year period.in2. When the above said intimation isgiven, the vote of the people on the question of the continuance of the pastoralrelationship shall be taken at a congregational meeting called for that purpose.of theAnnouncement for the takingvote on this question shall be made onthe two preceding Sabbaths. The clerkof session shall take charge of the meeting and without any discussion conductthe secret ballot among the members ofthe congregation on the following questions on a previously prepared ballot : Doyou favor the continuance of the pastoral relationship? Yes No Thelaw of the Church on proxy votes shallbe followed.3. A pastor may indicate his willingness to resign at the end of the firstseven years of his pastorate and at theend of every subsequent five years.4. It is recommended that the Presbyteries in their supervision of congregations keep in mind these recommendations of Synod.5. That moving expenses up to $250 ofa minister who is discontinuing his pastorate as a result of the procedure outlined above be paid by the congregation.This item does not apply to ministerswho may be moving to a church of another denomination.6. That if a minister who has completed a term and has not been requested to remain does not receive a callimmediately, he shall be employed bythe Church at large at his regularsalary for a period of three months, unless, in the meantime he has receiveda call elsewhere or has become otherwise employed, at which time the payments shall cease.7. That this be considered businessvitally affecting the welfare of thecongregation, therefore requiring aquorum of one half the members of thecongregation.August 25, 1954THE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARYThe one hundred forty-fourth year of the Reformed Presbyterian TheologicalSeminary will open Wednesday, September 15, 1954, at 8:00 P.M. at theAllegheny Reformed Presbyterian Church.Dr. J. Burt Willson, Professor of Languages and Biblical Literature,will deliver the opening lecture.The first classes will convene at 8:30 A.M. Thursday, September 16, 1954The basic courses in a theological training are presented in a course ofthree years.Inquiries for a catalogue or further information may be addressed to:Barbara Ann Hansen was born in aKOBE, JAPAN hospital to the Reverendand Mrs. David Hansen on May 15,1954.BELE CENTER, OHIO: The OhioPresbytery and Presbyterial met atHetherton, Mich.., May 11-12. Dr. M.K. Carson and Mr. J. Roy Templetonwere delegates from our session. Mrs.J. M. Coleman, Mrs. M. K. Carson, Mrs.R. H. Reed were represenatives fromthe W.M.S. Mrs. Carson was presidentof the Presbyterial.DENISON: Rev. Khalil Awad broughta message from the Bible and about theSyrian Mission on Sabbath evening,August 1. We counted it a privilege tohave him with us.BELLE CENTER, OHIO: Mrs. R. E.Dill was called to California on accountof the serious illness of her husbandMay 15, left by plane May 17, latestreport Mr. Dill seems to be better.LOS ANGELES: Recent visitors atour worship services have been Mr,Robert Crawford from Philadelphia,Pa., Mrs. George Thompson and Mrs. J.Blaine Mowe from Washington, Pa., Mr.and Mrs. Arthur Moore of Bloomington,Indiana, Mr. and Mrs. Caroll Caskeyfrom Alabama, Mrs. Frank Frazer fromthe Portland Congregation and Mr. andMrs. Robert Gross of Scottsbluff, Nebr.BELLE CENTER, OHIO: Miss Roberto Rambo who had to return to thehospital on May 13for surgery hasimproved so much that she is able tobe back at her work.The QUINTER people were especially glad to have Pastor Khalil Awad, ofLatakia, Syria, in their midst for aday; Miss Elizabeth McElroy from herehas served in his field through theOffice of the PresidentReformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary7418 Penn AvenuePittsburgh 8, Pennsylvaniayears; his presence and message helpedto strengthen the interest and the bondsof love which hold these two Covenanter groups together.BELLE CENTER, OHIO: Mrs. J. D.Carson of Portland, Oregon, is forcedto take at least a month's rest becauseof sickness. Mrs. M. K. Carson leftJune 16 for Portland to help in thework there. We pray that Dottie willsoon be strong and well again.The NEW CASTLE Congregation isrejoicing in having a regular ministeragain. Mr. Harold Harrington has takenup residence in the parsonage at 605 OakStreet. He will be ordained and installedin September.MAGGD3 I. MILLIGANMaggie Idella Milligan, 89,of Winchester, died Wednesday morning ather home. She was born June 30, 1865in Brener County, Iowa.SheRobb)(at that time was Mrs. Idellahad been a missionary in Alabama for the Reformed PresbyterianChurch until 1928 when she moved toWinchester.She is survived by her husband, J. M.Milligan; a daughter, Mrs. FlorenceCurrie, Winchester; two sons, JamesMilligan, Valley Falls, and Clark Milligan, Formosa.Funeral services were at 2 p.m.Friday at the Reformed PresbyterianChurch, Winchester, with burial in thechurch cemetery.BELLE CENTER, OHIO: An enjoyable social was held at the home ofMr. and Mrs. Howard Keys, June 17.Refreshments were served by the Committee.LOS ANGELES: We were happy to123