FIRST SESSION
THURSDAY FORENOON, OCTOBER 13, 1910
The Twenty-seventh Annual Conference of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ of Pennsylvania, convened in the Tenth and Oley Streets Church, Reading, Pa., at 8 a.m, October 13, 1910.
The first session was opened by singing, “Blest be the Tie that Binds,” followed by a season of earnest prayer for the blessing of God and the guidance of the Holy Ghost for this Conference session.
After this, the Chairman, H.B. Musselman, gave us a very earnest address, basing his remarks on Col.3:8-17.
The following members were enrolled:
ORDAINED MINISTERS.
Present. – H.B. Musselman, Wm. Gehman, W.G. Gehman, J.C. Roth, E.N. Cassel, C.H. Brunner, J.G. Shireman, W.J. Fretz, E.T. Shick, W. S. Hottel, R.L. Woodring, R. Bergstresser, O.S. Hillegass, F.M. Hottel, E. E. Kublic, W. W. Zimmerman, V.H. Reinhart, C.W. Stine, P.J. Musselman, H.H. Kratz, G.A. Campbell and L.B. Taylor.
Absent. – W.B. Musselman, of Cleveland, Ohio; H.L. Weiss, of Chile, S. A., and C.F. Snyder, of China.
Probationers.- None.
DELEGATES.
Present. – H.L. Musselman, G.O. Billig, John Ziegler, S.S. Geil, J.H. Baus, O.C. Kistler, W.D. Evert, E.R. Hartman, H.H. Bergey, A.A. Wismer, O.B. Bartholomew, G.K. Himmelreich, S.H. Lichtenthaler, Horace Z. Heist, Thomas Fehnel, A.A. Schaeffer, Robert Hollenbach, Allen M. Gehman.
Absent.- None.
Resolved, That the seats to the right and left of the Chair, the first three pews throughout the church, and the basement for private sessions, constitute the Conference Bar.
Resolved, That the Chair appoint a committee of three to examine the minutes of the last Annual Conference.
Resolved, That the Chair appoint a Reporter and a Timekeeper. He appointed W.J. Fretz and G.A. Campbell respectively.
The Secretary appointed his assistants as follows: Recording Secretary, H.A. Kauffman; Statistical Secretary, F.M. Hottel; Financial Secretary, J.F. Barrall.
The following committees were appointed by the Chair and approved by the Conference:
Committee on Worship. – C.H. Brunner and John Ziegler.
Committee on Communications. – R.L. Woodring, W.G. Gehman and R. Bergstresser.
Committee on Finance. – J.F. Barrall, Allen M. Gehman and G.O. Billig.
Committee on Statistics.- F.M. Hottel and H.L. Musselman.
Committee on Examination of Quarterly Conference Records.- E.N. Cassel, W.J. Fretz, R.L. Woodring, W.W. Zimmerman, R.E. Hollenbach, Horace Z. Heist, A.A. Wismer, R. Bergstresser, J.G. Shireman, P.J. Musselman, Thomas Fehnel, C.W. Stine and E.E. Kublic.
Committee on Examination of Travelling Elders.- G.A. Campbell, Wm. Gehman and L.B. Taylor.
Committee on Examination of Presiding Elders, Local Preachers, Evangelists and Missionaries.- J.G. Shireman, E.T. Shick, O.S. Hillegass and G.K. Himmelreich.
Committee on Applicants for Annual Conference License.- W.G. Gehman, J.C. Roth and C.H. Brunner.
Committee on Applicants for Ordination,- C.H. Brunner, W.G. Gehman and J.C. Roth.
Committee on Resolutions.- W.S. Hottel, W.G. Gehman, and E.N. Cassel.
Auditing Committee.- J.C. Roth, E.T. Shick, W.S. Hottel, H.K. Kratz, H.H. Bergey, J.H. Baus, E.R. Hartman, S.H. Lichtenthaler, W.D. Evert, O.B. Bartholomew, John Ziegler, V.H. Reinhart, O.C. Kistler, S.S. Geil, and A.A. Schaeffer.
Committee to Audit Schedules.- F.M. Hottel and J.F. Barrall.
Committee on Annual Conference Records.- J.C. Roth, E.N. Cassel and W.S. Hottel.
Resolved, That the time allowed for the oral reports of each pastor be limited to ten minutes.
The pastors now began to submit their oral reports.
The reports were very encouraging, many were moved to tears while listening to what the Lord hath done even at the smaller places. Some of the pastors had severe tests personally and by opposition from outside influences, Notwithstanding this, the Lord blessed the humble efforts of the brethren in the salvation of souls and a number were baptized and added to the Church. The offerings in most instances were higher than ever.
Resolved, That the time of the opening of the afternoon session be left to the call of the Chair.
Adjourned by prayer by W.D. Evert.
SECOND SESSION
THURSDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 13, 1910
Opened by singing and prayer by O.C. Kistler.
The roll was called, after which the minutes of the previous session were read and approved.
The following committee reports were read and accepted:
Committee to Examine Quarterly Conference Records.- We have examined the Quarterly Conference Records and found them all correct, with the following exceptions: – Northampton,- no record of the passing of officers in any of the sessions, and in the Blandon and Fleetwood Records in the three first sessions; Mt. Carmel,- no record of Presiding Elder speaking on the Duties of Officers; Walnutport,- no record of Gospel Workers’ Offerings in the first quarter; Allentown,- no record of “singing and prayer” in the opening of the Second Quarterly Conference; Philadelphia,- no record of Annual Trustee Report.
We have also found the following recommendations: Bethlehem Quarterly Conference recommends F.E. Frey, and Emaus Quarterly Conference recommends M.W. Ettinger as applicants for the ministry.
E.N. Cassel, W.J. Fretz, E.E. Kublic, Horace Z. Heist, A.A. Wismer, R. Bergstresser, Thomas Fehnel, R.L. Woodring, W.W. Zimmerman, R.E. Hollenbach, J.G. Shireman, P.J. Musselman, C.W. Stine,
Committee.
Committee on Examination of Travelling Elders.- We as a committee on examination of Travelling Elders have examined all through their delegates and found them all satisfactory.
G.A. Campbell,
Wm. Gehman,
L.B. Taylor,
Committee.
Committee on Examination of Presiding Elders, Local Preachers, Evangelists and Missionaries.- We have examined the Presiding Elders, Local Preachers, Evangelists and Missionaries and found them all satisfactory.
J.G. Shireman,
E.T. Shick,
O.S. Hillegass,
G.K. Himmelreich,
Committee.
Committee on Communications.- We received a telegram from W.B. Musselman, Missionary Presiding Elder, of Cleveland, Ohio, which we recommend to be read before the Conference.
R.L. Woodring,
W.G. Gehman,
R. Bergstresser,
Committee.
Committee on Statistics.- We examined the schedules and found them all correct, with the exception of the following: Easton schedule,- no account of members received by transfer and no account of members transferred from Erwinna. Zionsville schedule – marked net decrease when there was none.
F.M. Hottel,
H.L. Musselman,
Committee.
Committee on Examination of Annual Conference Minutes.- We have examined the minutes of 1909 and found a few slight mistakes which we had the Secretary correct; we also found the omission of a few words which we had the Secretary to insert.
J.C. Roth,
E.N. Cassel,
W.S. Hottel,
Committee.
Committee on Resolutions.- WHEREAS, D.H. Manney and C.A. Parson, Probationers, have left the work of the Lord for which reason they did not appear before the Board of Examiners for examination, therefore,
Resolved, That we drop their names from the Conference and the name of D.H. Manney from the Church records.
WHEREAS, The brethren G.F. Yost and J.T. Anderson did not appear at the Fall examination at the appointed time, thereby greatly inconveniencing the Board of Examiners, therefore,
Resolved, That we deeply regret the oversight and neglect of the brethren and trust that they will do better on this line in the future.
W.S. Hottel,
W.G. Gehman,
E.N. Cassel,
Committee.
Committee on Worship. – H.A. Kauffman shall preach tonight, followed by M.W. Ettinger.
C.H. Brunner,
John Ziegler,
Committee.
Committee on Finance. – (See Reports.)
Committee on Camp Meeting Equipage – (See Reports.)
Board of Examiners. – (See Reports.)
Executive Board. – (See Reports.)
Board of Foreign Missions. – (See Reports.)
Board of Trustees of the Orphanage and Home. – (See Reports.)
The rest of the oral reports of pastors were now heard.
A lengthy telegram from W.B. Musselman, of Cleveland, Ohio, was read before the Conference and referred to the Committee on Resolutions.
Resolved, That we hold a private session tonight at 7:30.
Resolved, That we hear the Presiding Elders’ reports.
The Presiding Elders then gave their verbal reports.
A. W.G. Gehman, Presiding Elder of the Mt. Carmel District and President of the Gospel Herald Society, reported a successful camp meeting of 85 tents at Easton, Pa. The attendance was large and souls were saved. We held good tabernacle meetings at Nazareth and Easton. The Society has missions at Washington, N.J.; East Stroudsburg, Sunbury, Shamokin and Lansdale, Pa. We held very successful tabernacle meetings at Hackettstown, N.J., and Lansdale and Sunbury, Pa., at which souls were saved and we trust much good accomplished.
The Heralds are active, self-denying and loyal. He also presented the name of M.H. Kline as an applicant for Annual Conference license. For Statistical and Financial report, see Reports.
B. W.B. Musselman, being unable to be present personally, reported that he had absolutely nothing against any one, especially not against any one in the church.
He stated that the Lord has been blessing their work more this year than ever. Their presses in the Herald Publishing House are often running day and night, which, together with his other duties, have taxed his time and strength more than ever, necessitating his absence from this Conference session. Thirty of their workers are members of the Pennsylvania Conference.
C. H.B. Musselman, Presiding Elder of the Bethlehem District, reported that there was not a single church or trustee board whose treasury was in debt. It is surprising how loyal the pastors and people are. There is a steady increase manifested all around and the classes are becoming more and more established.
The purchasing and fixing up a camp meeting grove was a heavy taxation on the time and mental and physical strength of the ministry.
We held two very successful camp meetings, of 154 and 167 tents, respectively.
Tent meetings were held at Royersford, Phoenixville and East Greenville, which were largely attended. For Statistical and Financial report, see Reports.
The applicants for the ministry, F.E. Frey, of Bethlehem, M.W. Ettinger, of Macungie and M.H. Kline, of the Gospel Herald Society Auxiliary, stated the nature of their call and were referred to the Committee on Applicants for Annual Conference License.
Adjourned by prayer by W.G. Gehman.
THIRD SESSION (PRIVATE)
THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 13, 1910
This session was opened by prayer by the Chairman, H.B. Musselman. The roll was called, after which the minutes of the previous session were read and approved.
The following business was transacted:
Bro. C.W. Stine, of Lehighton, having tendered his resignation from the ministry, which for reasons justifiable was rejected and Brother Stine was expelled from the ministry. He shall be on probation as a member until the Church is satisfied of his integrity and loyalty.
The Home Missionary work was discussed and some very encouraging thoughts were brought out.
Resolved, That we have two Presiding Elders and that one Presiding Elder have part of the Church and the other have the rest of the Church and the Gospel Herald Society.
Adjourned.
FOURTH SESSION
FRIDAY FORENOON, OCTOBER 14, 1910.
This session was opened by prayer by R. Bergstresser.
The roll was called, after which the minutes of the last session were read and approved.
The following committee reports were read and received:
Committee on Applicants for Annual Conference License.-
We have examined F.E. Frey, M.W. Ettinger and M.R. Kline, and recommend them to be received according to the discipline.
W.G. Gehman,
J.C. Roth,
C.H. Brunner,
Committee
Committee on. Resolutions.- WHEREAS, W.B. Musselman, Missionary Presiding Elder, having sent a telegram stating his inability to be present at this Annual Conference on account of his manifold work, therefore,
Resolved, That we are sorry to miss his presence, fellowship and wise counsel; and further,
Resolved, That we pray God to uphold, sustain and strengthen him physically, spiritually and mentally, and use him more than ever in His service.
WHEREAS, W.B. Musselman sent us an inspiring report of the work of the Gospel Workers’ Society, stating that the victories of the past year were more numerous and greater than those ever realized by the Society before, souls are being saved right along and the Lord is gloriously supplying their needs; therefore,
Resolved, That we render to God our highest praise for the blessings of the past, and show our appreciation of the work done and the self-denial manifested by the Society, by unitedly upholding them by our prayers and offerings, as well as by doing our best to get as many new subscribers for the “Gospel Herald” as possible.
W.S. Hottel,
W.G. Gehman,
E.N. Cassel,
Committee.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the next Annual Conference be elected Editor of the Conference Journal.
Resolved, That we hold a Ministerial Convention some time in the middle of the year, for one day. The Presiding Elders and one whom they shall appoint, shall constitute a committee to arrange a program and set the date. All ordained ministers or probationers having charge of a work shall be present. A hearty invitation shall also be extended to the ministers’ wives and families.
Resolved, That the Executive Board elected at this Conference shall be hereby duly authorized and empowered to formulate or elect a board according to the requirements of the law in case the election of the present Executive Board is illegal.
Resolved, That the chair appoint a Committee of four who, under the direction of the Presiding Elders, shall have charge of Camp Meeting Equipage and Tabernacle Outfits. (Standing Rule.)
Resolved, That the Presiding Elder, the pastor in charge, with the trustees of Terre Hill, Pa., have charge of the properties at that place.
Resolved, That the Chair appoint a committee of three as a Board of Publication and Printing. The Treasurer of this committee shall be Treasurer of the Conference Fund. (Standing Rule.)
Resolved, That all bills of Camp Meeting expenses be submitted to the Secretary of the Committee in an itemized form, giving date of all expenses. The Secretary shall have the bill O.K’d by the Chairman of the Committee and issue an order on the Treasurer, who shall pay such orders when properly signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Committee.
The Secretary shall enter the bills in his book as they are submitted, and also enter all money as it is received giving date, and name of party from whom such money is received, making the Camp Meeting Committee creditor for all money received and debtor for all money paid out. He shall also compile a summary of receipts and expenses at the end of the record of all expenses for the year.
The Treasurer shall make himself debtor in his book for all the various amounts of money as they are received and creditor for all money paid out, giving date and name of party or parties from whom money is received and date and name of party or parties and number of order to whom money is paid.
Resolved, That whenever any Presiding Elder desires any money from the Home Mission Treasurer, he shall inform the Secretary of the desired amount, who shall take note of the same and forward the request to the Treasurer, who shall forward the same to the Presiding Elder, up to the amount appropriated to him at the Annual Conference.
Resolved, That all expenses in connection with tabernacle outfits shall be paid for out of the Home Mission Fund. Expenses in connection with Camp Meeting Equipage shall be paid out of the Camp Meeting Equipage Fund. Appropriations for the above shall be left to the Appropriating Committee.
Resolved, That the Secretary ask the publishers of the “Gospel Herald” and “Gospel Banner” to send each pastor a copy of the mailing list of the subscribers on his charge.
Resolved, That we print 500 Conference Journals, to be sold at 25 cents each. Any expenses in connection with the printing of the Journals not covered by the receipts for the same, shall be paid out of the Annual Conference Fund or any balance from the sale of them shall be paid into said fund.
Resolved, That we donate $10.00 to the Editor of the Conference Journal.
Resolved, That the two Presiding Elders and the delegates from the stations and circuits constitute the Stationing, Boundary and Appropriating Committee.
Resolved, That we have two Sunday School Conventions, and that the members of the Conference Districts resolve themselves into two respective committees to organize.
ELECTION.
Resolved, That we proceed to the election of officers.
The Secretary called the roll for unconditional and conditional ministers, with the following result:
Unconditional.- H.B. Musselman, W.G. Gehman, J.C. Roth, E.N. Cassel, C.H. Brunner, W.S. Hottel, J.F. Barrall, J.G. Shireman, R.L. Woodring, W.J. Fretz, F.M. Hottel, R. Bergstresser, E.T. Shick, O.S. Hillegass, H.K. Kratz, W.W. Zimmerman, E.E. Kublic, V.H. Reinhart, P.J. Musselman, Wm. Gehman, G.A. Campbell and L.B. Taylor.
Conditional. – None.
Absent.- W.B. Musselman, H.L. Weiss and C.F. Snyder.
Resolved, That the Chair appoint Tellers. He appointed J.F. Barrall and R.L. Woodring.
The following officers were elected:
Presiding Elders.- H.B. Musselman and W.G. Gehman.
Chairman of the Next Annual Conference.- H.B. Musselman.
Secretary.- C.H. Brunner.
Missionary Presiding Elder.- W.B. Musselman.
Vice-Presiding Elders.- C.H. Brunner and E.N. Cassel.
Treasurer. – Allen M. Gehman.
Resolved, That the following committees be nominated and elected by ballot:
Committee Over the Presiding Elders.- J.G. Shireman, W.S. Hottel and
J.C. Roth.
Board of Trustees of the Orphanage and Home. – W.S. Hottel, J.G. Shireman, E.T. Shick, J.C. Roth, J.H. Baus and O. Baer.
Executive Board.- H.B. Musselman, J.C. Both, W.G. Gehman, C.H. Brunner, and E.N. Cassel.
Board of Foreign Missions.- H.B. Musselman, W.G. Gehman, C.H. Brunner, Allen M. Gehman and E.N. Cassel.
Board of Examiners.- E.N. Cassel, W.S. Hottel and J.C. Roth.
Board of Publication and Printing (appointed by the Chair).- C.H. Brunner, J.C. Roth and E.N. Cassel.
Officers for the Next Semi-Annual Ministerial Convention.- Chairman, R.L. Woodring; Secretary, W.J. Fretz.
Resolved, That H.B. Musselman shall be Presiding Elder on the district comprising part of the Church and W.G. Gehman on the district comprising the balance of the Church and the Gospel Herald Society.
Resolved, That C.H. Brunner shall be Vice-Presiding Elder under H.B. Musselman and E.N. Cassel, under W.G. Gehman.
Resolved, That the dividing of the Presiding Elder Districts be left to the Stationing, Boundary and Appropriating Committee.
Resolved, That we have no session this afternoon and that the Stationing, Boundary and Appropriating Committee sit at one o’clock.
Report of Committee on Worship.- At 1:30 this afternoon the following shall give ten minute addresses: E.N. Cassel, F.M. Hottel, H.K. Kratz and J.C. Roth, and J.G. Shireman shall have charge. R. Bergstresser shall preach st 7:30 this evening.
C.H. Brunner,
John Ziegler,
Committee.
Adjourned with prayer by G.A. Campbell.
FIFTH SESSION
SATURDAY FORENOON, OCTOBER 15, 1910
This session was opened by singing and prayer by J.C. Roth.
The roll was called, after which the minutes of the previous
session were read and approved.
The following reports were read and accepted:
Committee on Resolutions.- WHEREAS, We have heard the report of the Secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions, so carefully prepared, and we have read the various reports in the “Gospel Banner” during the year, stating how the Lord so wonderfully spared our missionaries from serious illness and dangers that might have befallen them and preserved their lives for future usefulness, and
WHEREAS, They all have labored faithfully, some in pioneering, distributing Gospel literature and doing personal work in saving souls, and others in establishing in grace those already saved therefore,
Resolved, That we appreciate the reports of our beloved co-workers in those benighted lands, received through the Secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions, and
Resolved, That we praise God, the Giver of all Good and Perfect Gifts and the Fountain of Life and the Source of every Blessing, for physical, temporal and spiritual benefits received, and further,
Resolved, That we continue to support them with our means and uphold them with our prayers, humbly beseeching God that the coming year may be one of greater blessing and power in sowing the seed, as well as reaping grain, and establishing believers, and that both they and their converts may be preserved blameless unto the coming of the Lord.
W.S. Hottel,
W.G. Gehman,
E.N. Cassel,
Committee.
Board of Publication and Printing.- (See Reports.)
Stationing, Boundary and Appropriating Committee.- (See Reports.)
The Fraternal Delegate elected at the last Annual Conference reported. His report was referred to the Committee on Resolutions.
The Committee on Resolutions reported as follows:
WHEREAS, H.B. Musselman had been elected at the last Annual Conference as a fraternal delegate to the Indiana and Ohio Conference, and
WHEREAS, A number of the brethren learned that the circumstances were not favorable and advised him not to go at this time, therefore,
Resolved, That this Conference excuse him for not attending the Indiana and Ohio Conference.
W.S. Hottel,
W.G. Gehman,
E.N. Cassel,
Committee.
Report of the Treasurer of the Home Mission Treasury.(See Reports.)
Report of the Sunday School Conventions.- (See Reports.)
Report of the Treasurer of the Beneficiary Society.- (See Reports.)
Report of the Committee to Audit Schedules.- We have audited the schedules and found them all correct except Royersford, Terre Hill, Macungie and Emaus.
J.F. Barrall,
F.M. Hottel,
Committee.
Resolved, That F.E. Frey and M.W. Ettinger enter the Conference Bar.
Resolved, That the next Annual Conference convene at Royersford, at 8 a.m. on the second Thursday of October, 1911.
WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees of the Orphanage and Home have so faithfully and successfully managed the affairs of the Home and Farm, and
WHEREAS, The approval of God’s highest favor and blessing rested upon the same, therefore,
Resolved, That we, as a Conference, highly appreciate the services of the said Board and congratulate them for the excellent work done, and pray that God may continue to use them to further this noble work.
The various Boards and Committees reported the election of the following officers:
Board of Publication and Printing. – President, J.C. Roth; Secretary, C.H. Brunner; Treasurer, E.N. Cassel.
Beneficiary Society. – President, J.C. Roth; Secretary, W.S. Hottel; Treasurer, J.F. Barrall.
Board of Foreign Missions.- President, H.B. Musselman; Secretary, C.H. Brunner; Treasurer, Allen M. Gehman.
Board of Trustees of the Orphanage and Home- President, H.B. Musselman; Secretary, W.S. Hottel; Treasurer, C.H. Brunner.
Board of Examiners on the Reading Course.- President, J.C. Roth; Secretary, W.S. Hottel; Treasurer, E.N. Cassel.
Executive Board.- President, H.B. Musselman; Secretary, C.H. Brunner; Treasurer, J.C. Roth.
The committees to organize the Sunday School Conventions reported (See Reports.)
Adjourned with prayer by F.E. Frey.
SIXTH SESSION
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 15, 1910
The session was opened by singing and prayer by E.R. Hartman.
The roll was called, after which the minutes of the previous session were read and approved.
The following reports were read and received:
Auditing Committee.- We have audited the following accounts: Quarterly Conference Records, Orphanage, Equipment Fund, Camp Meetings, Presiding Elders, Gospel Herald Society, Secretary and Treasurer of the Sunday School Conventions, Home and Foreign Mission Boards and Annual Conference Fund, and found them all correct with the exception of the following Quarterly Conference Records: Zionsville in adding Gospel Workers’ Offerings; Blandon, Fleetwood and Terre Hill, no total in Sunday School Superintendent’s Summary; Mt. Carmel, in adding Gospel Workers’ offerings; Northampton, in the Sunday School Superintendent’s report of the first and second quarters, also in the summary total Rent Collections; Spring City and Royersford, in adding Gospel Workers’ Collection in Summary; Lehighton and Weissport, the rent collection account does not correspond with the Summary and a mistake in adding rent collected in the second quarter.
J.C. Roth, E.T. Shick, H.H. Bergey, E.R. Hartman, W.D. Evert, O.B. Bartholomew, O.C. Kistler, A.A. Schaeffer, W.S. Hottel, H.H. Kratz, J.H. Baus, S.H. Lichtenthaler, John Ziegler, V.H. Reinhart, S.S. Geil.
Committee.
Beneficiary Society.-(See Reports.)
Treasurer of the Board of Foreign Missions.- (See Reports.)
The Committee on Camp Meeting Equipage was appointed by the Chair as follows: F.M. Hottel, E.N. Cassel, H.K. Kratz and Allen M. Gehman.
Resolved, That the Chairman of the Convention of the Sunday School that has any recommendations shall present them before the Conference.
Resolved, That the Secretary send Conference Journals to our Foreign Missionaries and also to the Railroad Companies.(Standing Rule.)
Committee over the Presiding Elders reports the election of the following officers: Chairman, J. G. Shireman; Secretary, W.S. Hottel.
Resolved, That the Presiding Elder of the Bethlehem District shall examine the applicants on the discipline.
Resolved, That the Semi-Annual Ministerial Convention convene at Allentown, Pa.
Resolved, That W.G. Gehman, the Presiding Elder of the Mt. Carmel District, hold all the Home Missionary meetings throughout the Conference between New Year’s and the Camp Meetings, and take the subscription with the assistance of the respective pastors.
Resolved, That the Chair appoint a committee of three to whom members of Conference may apply for permission to leave on Saturday night and Sunday.
He appointed J.G. Shireman, R.L. Woodring and J.F. Barrall.
The Committee on Worship reported as follows: J.C. Roth shall preach at 7:30 this evening; H.B. Musselman, Presiding Elder of the Bethlehem District, shall preach the Conference Sermon at 9:45 a.m.; W.G. Gehman, Presiding Elder of the Mt. Carmel District, shall preach at 2 p.m., and W.S. Hottel shall preach at 7:30 p.m.
C.H. Brunner,
John Ziegler,
Committee.
Resolved, That we insert a number of photographs from the Orphanage and Home Work in the Conference Journal.
Resolved, That the expenses of material used by the Secretary of the Annual Conference be paid for out of the Conference Fund. (Standing Rule.)
A liberal offering was now lifted for the services of the Secretary, amounting to $11.72. “Thanks.”
Resolved, That H.B. Musselman be sent as a Fraternal Delegate to the next Annual Conference of the Indiana and Ohio Conference, and that his expenses be paid out of the Annual Conference Fund.
The Presiding Elders appointed W.S. Hottel as third man on the Committee on Program for the Semi-Annual Ministerial Convention and set April 13,1911, as the date for the same.
Resolved, That the pastors take their Sunday School receipt cards and labels along on Monday morning.
Resolved, That the pastors report the amount received out of the Home Mission Fund at the Quarterly Conference. (Standing Rule.)
Resolved, That the Chairman have charge of all the services on Sunday, except the morning service, of which the Chairman of the Committee on Worship shall have charge.
Report of the Chairman of the General Camp Meeting Committee. (See Reports.)
Adjourned to 7:30 Monday morning. Prayer by R. Bergstresser.
SERVICES
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1910
The morning service was opened at 9:30 by singing and prayer by W.G. Gehman. At 9:45 the Chairman, H.B. Musselman preached a very searching and instructive Conference Sermon, especially emphasizing the characteristics of a faithful minister and the dangers to which he is exposed in these days. At 2 p.m.,after a glorious song service, W.G. Gehman, Presiding Elder of the Mt. Carmel District, gave us a grand and timely message. The evening service was opened at 7 o’clock with a song service, after which W.S. Hottel gave us a stirring address.
A large number of the brothers and sisters from the various classes were present, the weather was all that could be desired throughout the whole Conference. The attendance was very large, the large church being filled every evening and crowded to the doors on Sunday.
The special messages in song were very much appreciated. Many were moved to tears in every service and lasting impressions were made.
SEVENTH SESSION
MONDAY FORENOON, OCTOBER 17, 1910
Opened by singing “I need Thee every hour,” and prayer by the Chairman.
The roll was called, after which the minutes were read and approved.
The following reports were read and accepted:
Committee on Resolutions.- Resolved, That the following be made a Standing Rule: In case there are any poor in any class that need help beyond that given them by their respective classes, the deacon on that charge, where there is one, and where there is none the pastor, shall make known the nature of the need to the President of the Board of Trustees of the Orphanage and Home, who shall bring the matter before the Board. The Board shall assist as they deem it advisable.
Resolved, That the Licenses be written and given by the Chairman of the Annual Conference and signed by the Presiding Elder, as Chairman.
WHEREAS, The members of the Reading class have so cordially received the Conference members and so cheerfully provided things for the body in a bountiful manner, and,
WHEREAS, They have so hospitably entertained us during this entire Conference session, therefore,
Resolved, That we show our heartfelt appreciation for their kindness manifested by a rising vote of thanks.
W.S. Hottel,
W.G. Gehman,
E.N. Cassel,
Committee.
Resolved, That the President of the Gospel Herald Society shall purchase no lot or property for church purposes without first consulting the Executive Board and securing its consent.
The Camp Meeting Equipage Committee reported the election of the following officers: E.N. Cassel, Chairman; F.M. Hottel, Secretary; Allen M. Gehman, Treasurer.
Resolved, That soon after this Annual Conference each pastor take up a subscription for the Camp Meeting Grove, to be paid in by the next Annual Conference. The subscribers may, however, when advisable, have time to pay until September 1, 1912.
Adjourned with prayer by Wm. Gehman.
H.B. Musselman, Presiding Elder, Chairman.
C.H. Brunner, Secretary and Vice-Presiding Elder.
Allen M. Gehman, Treasurer.
W.G. Gehman, Presiding Elder.
E.N. Cassel, Vice-Presiding Elder.
H.A. Kauffman, Recording Secretary.
F.M. Hottel, Statistical Secretary.
J.F. Barrall, Financial Secretary.
J.C. Roth, W.J. Fretz, W.S. Hottel, R.L. Woodring, W.W. Zimmerman, E. E. Kublic, H.K. Kratz, O.S. Hillegass, R. Bergstresser, J.G. Shireman, G.A. Campbell, L.B. Taylor, E.T. Shick, P.J. Musselman, V.H. Reinhart, William Gehman, M.W. Ettinger, F.E. Frey, G.O. Billig, S.S. Geil, H.H. Bergey, H.L. Musselman, O.B. Bartholomew, J.H. Baus, W.D. Evert, A.A. Wismer, T. Fehnel, John Ziegler, Horace Z. Heist, S.H. Lichtenthaler, A.A. Schaffer, G.K. Himmelreich, O.C. Kistler, E.R. Hartman, R.E. Hollenbach.