FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Annual Conference Proceedings
1932
FIRST MEETING
Wednesday Forenoon, October 12, 1932
The Forty-ninth Annual Conference of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ of Pennsylvania convened in Bethel M. B. in C. Church, 526-530 North Eighth Street, Allentown, Pa.
The first meeting was opened at 9 a.m., according to announcement, by singing “Sweet Are the Promises” and prayer by Pastor G. F. Yost, after which Presiding Elder H. B. Musselman, Chairman of the Conference, gave us a most earnest, helpful and needful address, emphasizing the strenuous conditions of these last days and the great need of devoted, consecrated laborers, full of faith and courage. This was followed by a season of prayer, during which the Lord touched our hearts. This was a time of thankfulness and praise to the Lord for His gracious help during this Conference year, and for the blessing of God upon the officers and members of the Conference, as well as upon our beloved lay members of the various congregations at home, who have stood by the Pastors and the Conference so nobly during the past year.
After singing “Faith is the Victory,” the Chairman called for the enrollment of members.
The names of the members of the Conference were then enrolled, as follows:
Ministers
Ordained–H. B. Musselman, W. G. Gehman, C. H. Brunner, B. Bryan Musselman, F. M. Hottel, E. N. Cassel, G. F. Yost, J. G. Shireman, A. G. Woodring, N. H. Wolf, P. T. Stengele, F. B. Hertzog, J. C. Roth, T. D. Gehret, R. L. Woodring, H. K. Kratz, W. F. Heffner, J. B. Layne, V. H. Reinhart, E. E. Kublic, J. B. Henry, E. H. Musselman, Paul E. Baer, E. T. Shick, R. Bergstresser, J. F. Barrall, O. S. Hillegass, W. B. Musselman, H. W. Feldges and N. M. Cressman.
Probationers–H. W. Hartman, E. George, E. B. Hartman, A. M. Sprock, C. L. Miller, R. H. Gehman, E. W. Bean, M. M. Myers, W. W. Hartman, J. T. Anderson and A. C. Wieand.
Delegates
Allentown District
G. Henry Hildebrand, Allentown (Bethel).
Paul H. Cressman, Bethlehem.
W. D. Evert, Philadelphia.
H. N. Rishel, Reading.
Paul I. Wentz, Emaus, Macungie and Zionsville.
H. L. Shelly, Coopersburg and Allentown (Salem).
R. R. Fox, Royersford, and Spring City.
G. K. Himmelreich, Fleetwood, Blandon and Terre Hill.
H. H. Bergey, Quakertown and Hatfield.
C. D. Bean, Graterford and Harleysville.
Burton Deppe, Northampton and Walnutport.
Charles F. Lilly, Nazareth.
A. A. Schaeffer, Lehighton and Weissport.
Easton District
Herbert V. Smith, Easton.
Clarence S. Renn, Shamokin.
Mason Klinger, Mt. Carmel.
George R. Fish., Stroudsburg.
C. B. Brosius, Sunbury.
Frank A. Borchers, Scranton.
Thomas Campbell, Sr., Wissinoming and West Philadelphia.
George S. Messersmith, York.
Both Presiding Elders, all the Pastors, all the Delegates and a number of others were present at the opening of the first meeting.
We are remembering at this time W. B. Musselman, of Cleveland, Ohio, and his work, and the Gospel Herald Society, a number of whom were present at this Conference, E. T. Shick, of Allentown, Pa.; H. W. Feldges, of Colombia, S. A.; C. F. Snyder and Mrs. C. F. Snyder, of China, and Miss Mary A. Miller, of the Belgian Congo. Also Mrs. H. W. Feldges, N. M. Cressman and Mrs. N. M. Cressman, on furlough.
Also the following, although not members of our Conference, yet have been supported by our Conference:
Chile–Miss Anna LeFevre and Mrs. Nettie Meier.
Africa–E. E. Crist, Mrs. E. E. Crist, E. R. Hess, Harry Stam, Mrs. Harry Stam, Joseph Ummel and Paul Ummel.
India–Samuel Kerr and Mrs. Samuel Kerr.
China–C. F. Snyder and Mrs. C. F. Snyder.
French Indo-China–Wm. C. Cadman, Mrs. Wm. C. Cadman, R. M. Jackson and H. A. Jackson.
Palestine–Miss Mary A. Butterfield.
Special thanksgiving has also been offered up in the morning devotion for the noble company of believers whom the Lord has given us and special prayers were offered in their behalf.
Resolved, That the first four pews of the three sections on the west side of the Auditorium constitute the Conference Bar.
The Secretary appointed his assistants, as follows: Assistant Secretary, B. Bryan Musselman; Recording Secretaries, N. H. Wolf, H. L. Shelly and A. G. Woodring.
Resolved, That the Chair appoint a Reporter and a Timekeeper.
He appointed H. K. Kratz as Reporter and V. H. Reinhart as Timekeeper.
Resolved, That no member be permitted to leave the Conference Bar without permission by the Chair, except B. Bryan Musselman and G. Henry Hildebrand, the Pastor and Delegate of the Allentown Congregation.
Committees
The following committees were then appointed by the Chair and approved by the Conference:
Committee on Worship: B. Bryan Musselman, W. G. Gehman and H. B. Musselman.
Committee on Communications: R. L. Woodring and J. B. Layne.
Committee on Finance: F. M. Hottel, H. L. Shelly, G. Henry Hildebrand and C. H. Brunner.
Committee on Statistics: E. N. Cassel, J. G. Shireman, J. B. Layne, W. F. Heffner, P. T. Stengele and T. D. Gehret.
Committee on Examination of Annual Conference Records: Paul E. Baer and E. E. Kublic.
Committee on Examination of Quarterly Conference Records: J. C. Roth, H. K. Kratz, E. H. Musselman, Clarence S. Renn, E. E. Kublic, V. H. Reinhart, Burton Deppe, Frank A. Borchers, George R. Fish, George A. Messersmith, Thomas Campbell, Sr., W. D. Evert, Charles F. Lilly and Mason Klinger.
Committee on Examination of Traveling Elders: C. D. Bean, H. H. Bergey and G. K. Himmelreich.
Committee on Examination of Presiding Elders, Local Preachers, Evangelists and Missionaries: F. B. Hertzog, J. G. Shireman, H. K. Kratz and W. F. Heffner.
Committee on Examination of Applicants for Annual Conference License: C. H. Brunner, B. Bryan Musselman and F. M. Hottel.
Committee on Examination of Candidates for Ordination: B. Bryan Musselman, E. N. Cassel and C. H. Brunner.
Committee on Resolutions: W. G. Gehman, R. L. Woodring and T. D. Gehret.
Auditing Committee: G. F. Yost, Paul I. Wentz, Paul H. Cressman, J. B. Henry, R. R. Fox, Herbert V. Smith, C. B. Brosius, Paul E. Baer, A. A. Schaeffer, F. B. Hertzog, G. Henry Hildebrand and H. N. Rishel.
The following report was read and adopted:
Report of the Committee on Worship:
Wednesday evening shall be given to the hearing of the Oral reports of the various Pastors, limited to four minutes.
Presiding Elder H. B. Musselman, Chairman of the Annual Conference, shall preach on Thursday evening.
Presiding Elder W. G. Gehman shall preach on Friday evening.
H. B. Musselman,
W. G. Gehman,
B. Bryan Musselman,
Committee.
Resolved, That we suspend the rules and have a meeting this evening at 7:45 and the minutes of the afternoon meeting be read at the opening of tomorrow morning meeting.
Resolved, That we suspend the rules and adjourn to three o’clock this afternoon.
Adjourned with prayer by E. E. Kublic and benediction by J. G. Shireman.
SECOND MEETING
Wednesday Afternoon, October 12, 1932
The Chairman opened the afternoon meeting at 3 o’clock with singing “I’m on the ‘Way” and prayer by Paul I. Wentz.
The roll was called, after which the minutes of the forenoon meeting were read and approved.
The following reports were read and adopted:
Report of the Committee on Examination of Annual Conference Records:
The Annual Conference records of 1931 were examined by us and found to be correct.
Paul E. Baer,
E. E. Kublic,
Committee.
Report of the Committee on the Examination of Quarterly Conference Records:
We, the Committee on Quarterly Conference Records, beg leave to report that we examined the Quarterly Conference Records and found most of them in an excellent condition. A few slight mistakes were found, which we instructed the Pastors to correct.
J. C. Roth, Frank A. Borchers,
H. K. Kratz, George R. Fish,
F. H. Musselman, George S. Messersmith,
Clarence S. Renn, Thomas Campbell, Sr.,
E. E. Kublic, W. D. Evert,
V. H. Reinhart, Charles F. Lilly,
Burton Deppe, Mason Klinger,
Committee.
Report of the Committee on Examination of Traveling Elders:
We beg leave to report that we have examined all the Traveling Elders through the various delegates and found them all satisfactory, being highly commended for their lives of noble sacrifice, devotion and earnestness in preaching the Word, and fulfilling their various duties connected with the Lord’s service.
C. D. Bean,
H. H. Bergey,
G. K. Himmelreich,
Committee.
Report of the Allentown District Sunday School Convention. (See Reports.)
Report of the Easton District Sunday School Convention. (See Reports.)
Report of the Ministerial Convention. (See Reports.)
Report of the Chairman of the General Camp Meeting Committee. (See Reports.)
Report of the Board of Publication and Printing. (See Reports.)
Report of the Board of Foreign Missions. (See Reports.)
Report of the Board of Examiners. (See Reports.)
Report of the Camp Meeting Equipage Committee. (See Reports.)
Resolved, That we suspend business to the call of the Chair.
Business was resumed at 4:15.
The following reports were read and approved:
Report of the Committee on Examination of Candidates for Ordination:
We have interviewed brother C. L. Miller, of the Gospel Herald Society, who, having passed the Reading Course satisfactorily, we recognize him as a man of good character as well as having an interest in the work of the Lord, but since he has not yet had an opportunity of approving himself as a Pastor to the satisfaction of the Conference, therefore,
Resolved, That his ordination be deferred for the present.
B. Bryan Musselman,
E. N. Cassel,
C. H. Brunner,
Committee.
Report of the 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 in a satisfactory condition.
F. B. Hertzog,
J. G. Shireman,
H. K. Kratz,
W. F. Heffner,
Committee.
Report of H. B. Musselman, Presiding Elder of the Allentown District. (See Reports.)
Report of W. G. Gehman, Presiding Elder of the Easton District. (See Reports.)
Report of W. G. Gehman, President of the Gospel Herald Society. (See Reports.)
Resolved, That the Secretary call the roll for Conditional and Unconditional Ministers. The following was the result:
Unconditional–H. B. Musselman, W. G. Gehman, C. H. Brunner, B. Bryan Musselman, F. M. Hottel, J. G. Shireman, E. N. Cassel, J. C. Roth, G. F. Yost, R. L. Woodring, H. K. Kratz, A. G. Woodring, N. H. Wolf, W. F. Heffner, E. E. Kublic, J. B. Layne, V. H. Reinhart, P. T. Stengele, F. B. Hertzog, T. D. Gehret, J. B. Henry, E. H. Musselman and Paul E. Baer.
Conditional–None.
Resolved, That we suspend the rules and extend the time indefinitely.
Resolved, That we elect two Presiding Elders.
The Chair appointed the tellers, as follows: G. F. Yost, P. T. Stengele and F. B. Hertzog.
The following were elected Presiding Elders for the ensuing year: H. B. Musselman and W. G. Gehman.
Resolved, That H. B. Musselman shall be Presiding Elder over the District comprising the greater part of the Conference, and W. G. Gehman, Presiding Elder over the District comprising the balance of the Conference and the Gospel Herald Society.
Resolved, That the two Presiding Elders and a Delegate from each station and circuit constitute the Stationing, Boundary and Appropriating Committee.
Resolved, That we suspend the rules and open the meeting tomorrow morning at 11:30 a.m.
Adjourned at 5:10 o’clock with prayer by Frank A. Borchers and benediction by V. H. Reinhart.
THIRD MEETING
Wednesday Evening, October 12, 1932
The evening meeting was opened at 7:45 o’clock with singing “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” and prayer by F. B. Hertzog.
The roll was called.
The Pastors submitted their oral reports.
Adjournment at 9:30 o’clock with prayer and benediction by C. H. Brunner.
FOURTH MEETING
Thursday Morning, October 13, 1932
The meeting was opened at 11:30 o’clock with singing “Jesus Shall Lead Me,” and prayer by P. T. Stengele.
The roll was called, after which the minutes of the Wednesday afternoon and evening meetings were read and approved.
R. O. Musser, Pastor of the Pilgrim Holiness Church, Bethlehem Pa., was introduced to the Conference.
The Stationing, Boundary and Appropriating Committee reports progress and asks for the privilege of continuing to meet.
Resolved, That we suspend the rules and adjourn to the call of the Chair.
Adjourned with prayer by R. O. Musser and benediction by E. N. Cassel.
FIFTH MEETING
Thursday Afternoon, October 13, 1932
The meeting was opened at 4:30 o’clock with singing “I Will Guide Thee,” and prayer by A. G. Woodring.
The roll was called, after which the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
The following report was read and adopted:
Report of the Stationing, Boundary and Appropriating Committee. (See Reports.)
Resolved, That we suspend the rules and extend the time indefinitely.
Resolved, That we proceed with the election of Officers, Boards and Committees. The following were elected:
Vice-Presiding Elders: B. Bryan Musselman and C. H. Brunner.
Resolved, That B. Bryan Musselman be First Vice-Presiding Elder and C. H. Brunner be Second Vice-Presiding Elder.
Resolved, That W. B. Musselman be recognized as Missionary Presiding Elder, Ex-Officio.
Resolved, That the other officers be nominated and elected by ballot.
The following were elected:
Chairman of the Next Annual Conference: H. B. Musselman.
Secretary and Treasurer of the Annual Conference: C. H. Brunner.
Committee over the Presiding Elders: F. M. Hottel, G. F. Yost and H. K. Kratz.
Executive Board: H. B. Musselman, W. G. Gehman, C. H. Brunner, E. N. Cassel and B. Bryan Musselman.
Board of Examiners: E. N. Cassel, H. K. Kratz and T. D. Gehret.
Board of Foreign Missions: H. B. Musselman, C. H. Brunner, W. G. Gehman, B. Bryan Musselman and F. M. Hottel.
Board of Trustees of The Home (For two years): B. Bryan Musselman, F. M. Hottel, G. F. Yost, J. G. Shireman, C. D. Bean and Paul I. Wentz.
Board of Trustees of the Laymen’s Benevolent Society: President, Allen M. Gehman; Secretary, G. O. Billig; Treasurer, H. G. Brunner.
The following were appointed by the Chairman:
Committee over Camp Meeting Equipage and Tabernacle Outfits: Chairman, B. Bryan Musselman; Secretary, F. M. Hottel; G. F. Yost, F. B. Hertzog and P. T. Stengele.
Board of Publication and Printing: President, B. Bryan Musselman; Secretary, C. H. Brunner; E. N. Cassel.
Committee of Three to Compile a Report of the Conference and the Evening Services for the “Gospel Banner”: E. N. Cassel, A. G. Woodring and T. D. Gehret.
Resolved, That we hold a Sunday School Convention in each Presiding Elder’s District. The Presiding Elders, Pastors and Delegates of their respective Districts shall constitute a committee to organize for these Sunday School Conventions.
Resolved, That the Chair appoint a Chairman in each District to organize for these Sunday School Conventions.
He appointed the following:
Allentown District–F. M. Hottel.
Easton District–T. D. Gehret.
Resolved, That we hold two Camp Meetings on the Allentown District and one on the Easton District.
Resolved, That the Camp Meeting Divisions comprise the congregations as follows:
Bethlehem Division–Bethlehem, Reading, Fleetwood, Blandon, Terre Hill, Royersford, Spring City, Quakertown, Nazareth, Walnutport, Northampton, Lehighton and Weissport.
Allentown Division–Allentown (Bethel), Allentown (Salem), Philadelphia, Emaus, Macungie, Zionsville, Coopersburg, Graterford and Harleysville.
Easton District-Shamokin, Mount Carmel, Sunbury, Easton, Stroudsburg, Scranton, Wissinoming, West Philadelphia and York, Pa.
Adjourned at 5:35 with prayer by W. F. Heffner and benediction by E. H. Musselman.
SIXTH MEETING
Friday Morning, October 14, 1932
The meeting was opened with singing “Praise the Lord, O My Soul,” and prayer by E. N. Cassel.
The Chairman read extracts from the fourth chapter of Paul’s second Epistle to Timothy, followed by some very instructive remarks.
The roll was called and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
The following reports were read and adopted:
Report of the Trustees of the Laymen’s Benevolent Society. (See Reports.)
Report of the Beneficiary Society. (See Reports.)
Resolved, That the next Annual Conference be held beginning Wednesday, October 11, 1933, at 9 a.m. and that there be no Sunday Services.
Invitations were received from Easton, Bethlehem, Reading and Philadelphia, Pa., to entertain the next Annual Conference.
The invitation of the Easton Class was accepted.
The following report was read and approved:
Report of the Committee on Finance. (See Reports.)
Resolved, That we suspend business to the call of the Chair.
Business was resumed at 11:50 o’clock.
The following reports were read and adopted:
Report of the Committee to Organize for the Allentown Division
Camp Meeting of the Allentown District. (See Reports).
Report of the Committee to Organize for the Bethlehem Division
Camp Meeting of the Allentown District. (See Reports.)
Report of the Committee to Organize for the Easton District Camp Meeting. (See Reports.)
Adjourned at 12:10 o’clock with prayer by Paul E. Baer and benediction by E. N. Cassel.
SEVENTH MEETING
Friday Afternoon, October 14, 1932
The meeting was opened with prayer by J. C. Roth.
The roll was called and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
The following reports were read and adopted:
Report of the Committee to Organize for the Allentown District Sunday School Convention. (See Reports.)
Report of the Committee to Organize for the Easton District Sunday School Convention. (See Reports.)
Report of the Committee on Statistics. (See Reports.)
Report of the Board of Trustees of the Home. (See Reports.)
Report of the Executive Board. (See Reports.)
Report of the Committee on Auditing:
We, the Committee on Auditing, have examined the following ac counts: Presiding Elders’ Reports, Benevolent Society, Camp Meetings, Sunday School Conventions, Board of Publication and Printing, Quarterly Conference Records, The Home, Executive Board, Foreign and Home Missions, Gospel Herald Society, Conference Treasurer and the Report of the Committee on Finance. The records were all found to be in a good condition. A few minor errors were corrected in the presence of the parties interested.
G. F. Yost,
Paul I. Wentz,
Paul H. Cressman,
J. B. Henry,
R . R. Fox,
Herbert V. Smith,
C. B. Brosius,
Paul E. Baer,
A. A. Schaeffer,
F. B. Hertzog,
G. Henry Hildebrand,
H. N. Rishel,
Committee.
The various Boards and Committees reported the election of the following officers:
Committee over the Presiding Elders-Chairman, F. M. Hottel; Secretary, H. K. Kratz.
Executive Board-President, H. B. Musselman; Secretary, E. N. Cassel.
Board of Foreign Missions-President, H. B. Musselman; Secretary, C. H. Brunner.
Board of Examiners-President, E. N. Cassel; Secretary, H. K. Kratz.
Board of Trustees of The Home-President, H. B. Musselman; Secretary, E. N. Cassel; Assistant Secretary, J. G. Shireman.
Board of Publication and Printing-President, B. Bryan Musselman; Secretary, C. H. Brunner.
Committee over Camp Meeting Equipage and Tabernacle Outfits-Chairman, B. Bryan Musselman; Secretary, F. M. Hottel.
Beneficiary Society-President, W. G. Gehman; Secretary, F. M. Hottel; Treasurer, B. Bryan Musselman.
Resolved, That each class lift an offering for the next Annual Conference expenses, the amount to be based on the basis of 10 cents per member. These amounts shall be recorded in the first empty space of both Financial and Statistical Schedules.
Resolved, That the Pastors who were changed at this Conference shall fill the pulpit of their last year’s appointment next Sunday.
Resolved, That article J on page 11 be omitted and on Page 9, Article A, under Year Books, the words, “and have them published in the Gospel Banner,” shall be stricken out.
The following reports were read and adopted:
Report of the Committee on Examination of Applicants for Annual Conference License: Whereas no applicants have been presented to us, therefore we have nothing to report.
C. H. Brunner,
B. Bryan Musselman,
F. M. Hottel,
Committee.
Report of the Committee on Communications: We have received a communication from J. F. Barrall, stating that he would very much like to be present at Conference, but not being well physically, he finds it impossible, and asks Conference to pray for him. His courage in the Lord is good.
R. L. Woodring,
J. B. Layne,
Committee.
Report of the Committee on Resolutions:
1. Whereas, We have listened with great interest and profit to the reports of our Presiding Elders, also the report of the President of the Gospel Herald Society, in which glowing tribute was paid to the faithfulness and loyalty of the Pastors, as well as the laity on the various charges who have manifested deep interest and concern in the Lord’s work and have sacrificed greatly, and,
Whereas, Our Presiding Elders have toiled willingly and untiringly, spending and being spent for the good of the work, therefore,
Resolved, That we herewith express our appreciation of their wise counsel, able leadership and thoughtful consideration of the various problems that have confronted them, and that we pray that they may be Divinely sustained and preserved until He come.
2. Whereas, During the past year the Lord has again wonderfully preserved the lives of all of our Pastors so that all have remained in the active work of the Lord, and,
Whereas, The Pastors have reported spiritual progress and victory, so that much definite work has been done for God, souls have been saved, others have been remarkably healed, therefore,
Resolved, That the Lord be praised for His marvelous readings, for His blessings so abundantly bestowed upon the ministry, and that by the grace of God we strive to prove worthy of the calling wherewith we have been called, and serve Him to the very best of our power and strength.
3. Whereas, C. H. Brunner, Secretary of the Foreign Mission Board, who has been in constant touch with our representatives on the various Mission fields and has reported at length concerning the work being done, and
Whereas, The Lord has graciously overruled in the preservation of the lives of all the Missionaries, having enabled them to continue in the spread of the Gospel and the winning of souls, so that much effectual work for God has been done, therefore,
Resolved, That we praise the Lord, who has hitherto supplied the needed strength, and who has sustained the Missionaries in these troublous times, and further,
Resolved, That we pray God to continue to bless and prosper them in the future.
4. Whereas, C. H. Brunner, the Editor of the “Annual Year Book” and Secretary of the Annual Conference, has with his many duties secured many valuable facts of interest and arranged matter for the press throughout the entire year, therefore,
Resolved, That we highly appreciate his whole-hearted interest and untiring labor, and further,
Resolved, That we donate $50.00 out of the Annual Conference Fund as a token of appreciation for his services thus rendered.
5. Whereas, The Union Gospel Press, of Cleveland, Ohio, has published the Christian Life series of Sunday School literature, which has won its way into many Sunday Schools throughout the world, and,
Whereas, They consider no labor too great in making this literature the very best possible, both doctrinally and spiritually, and,
Whereas, Through this medium, tons of sound Gospel literature is sent into many parts of the world, therefore,
Resolved, That we give hearty thanks to God for His readings and heartily pledge our prayers and support otherwise and continue to pray God’s choicest blessings upon them that their courage, health and strength fail not and that our fellowship in the Word and work of the Lord may increase more and more until the Lord’s return.
6. Whereas, We realize the value and importance of spreading good, wholesome, sound literature in these last days, when false doctrines are being widely circulated through the pulpit, stage and printed page and thereby the untaught in the truth are being ensnared by the errors and deceptions of Satan, therefore,
Resolved, That we urge all our Pastors to spread as much Gospel literature as possible and thereby help to spread the truth, and further,
Resolved, That whenever Pastors sell literature for which they receive the retail price, the same shall be reported on the Schedule accordingly. When they sell through members on their charge, allowing a certain commission, the Pastor shall report only the net proceeds, and further,
Resolved, That whatever literature is sold, the amount of the price of which has already entered the accounts, such as the Christian Life Missionary, etc., the same shall not be reported by the Pastor on the schedule.
7. Resolved, That the Church property at Hereford be in charge of the Board of Trustees of Macungie, Pa.
8. Resolved, That we as a Conference recognize W. G. Gehman, President of the Gospel Herald Society, as the agent appointed by the Union Gospel Press to handle their Sunday School supplies and all other publications.
9. Resolved, That the Pastors hold the Home Missionary meetings under the direction of the respective Presiding Elders and that the subscriptions be taken some time between Conference and New Year. The pledges for Foreign Missions shall be taken some time between New Year and April 1.
10. Whereas, It is one of our standing rules for each Pastor to hold a special service at each appointment, on which occasion the Annual Offering for the poor shall be lifted, and,
Whereas, The Home for our aged is in need of funds, and,
Whereas, The offering for the poor has been very low from year to year, therefore,
Resolved, That our Pastors shall lay special stress upon this offering, designating it as an offering for The Home and that this offering shall be lifted at a Special Service on or near Thanksgiving Day.
11. Resolved, That W. G. Gehman, President of the Gospel Herald Society, shall have charge of the general sale of the Church Hymnal.
12. Resolved, That we ask the Sunday Schools to remit 25 cents for each Officer and Teacher reported on this year’s schedule, to be added to the Conference Fund for Printing of Supplies. This amount to be paid to the Conference Treasurer before next New Year.
13. Resolved, That the management of the Cafeteria at the Mizpah Grove Camp Meetings continue under the direction of the Executive Board.
14. Whereas, The Pastor, B. Bryan Musselman, and the members of the Allentown Class have so abundantly provided for the entertainment of the Annual Conference members and friends of the work, all meals being served in the basement of the Church, therefore,
Resolved, That we appreciate their devotedness to the Lord, His servants and His work, and further,
Resolved, That we tender them a rising vote of thanks and unitedly pray God’s blessing upon them for usefulness in the Lord’s work.
15. Whereas, The daily papers, the Allentown Morning Call, and the Chronicle and News, have given us such splendid service in publishing the proceedings of the Annual Conference, and,
Whereas, Their correspondents have so courteously cooperated with our Conference Reporter, therefore,
Resolved, That we express our appreciation of their services and pray God’s blessing upon them, and further,
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Conference, and be forwarded by Pastor B. Bryan Musselman.
16. Resolved, That all contributions received by the Laymen’s Benevolent Society shall be paid by check or money order, made payable to H. G. Brunner, Treasurer, Zionsville, Pa., and forwarded to the Secretary, G. O. Billig, 941 Liberty Street, Allentown, Pa.
17. Whereas, The wife of our Beloved Presiding Elder, H. B. Musselman, passed away at Allentown, Pa., on July 8, 1932, and,
Whereas, We confess that in her we have lost a faithful, devoted and loyal sister, whose influence has been widely felt, therefore,
Resolved, That we pledge ourselves to pray for our brother in his bereavement and that we renew our pledge of allegiance and loyalty in service in the future as the Lord may enable.
W. G. Gehman,
R. L. Woodring,
T. D. Gehret,
Committee.
Resolved, That a Committee be appointed by the Chair, including himself, to consider by what way and means our young people may be engaged and exercised in more spiritual activity.
The Chair appointed B. Bryan Musselman, E. N. Cassel, W. G. Gehman, C. H. Brunner and H. B. Musselman.
Resolved, That we have the Annual Ministerial Convention at Reading, Pa., on April 13, 1933. All ordained Ministers and Probationers having charge of a work shall be members of this Convention.
The following officers were elected for this Convention: Chairman, W. G. Gehman; Secretary, T. D. Gehret.
Committee on Program: H. B. Musselman, W. G. Gehman and F. M. Hottel.
Resolved, That Gospel Heralds who desire to take the Reading Course may, with the concurrence of the President of the Society, be permitted to take the Reading Course without entering the Annual Conference. Upon the satisfactory completion of their Course the Reading Course Committee shall give them a certificate which may serve as Credit whenever they are admitted into the Conference.
Resolved, That we recommend that the Board of Examiners of Probationers shall specify the length of time the Probationers shall take to answer the questions according to their best judgment.
Resolved, That whenever the President of the Gospel Herald Society desires to present a Gospel Herald, as an applicant for Annual Conference License or turn over a Gospel Herald Mission as a church appointment, he shall have the endorsement of the Executive Board.
Resolved, That the Committee to Compile a Report of the Conference and the Evening Meetings for the “Gospel Banner,” submit their report to the Conference Secretary to be published in the Year Book as well as in the “Gospel Banner.”
Resolved, That the Oral Reports of the Pastors be heard at the next Annual Conference on Wednesday evening. H. B. Musselman, Chairman of the Annual Conference, shall preach on Thursday evening. Presiding Elder W. G. Gehman shall preach Friday evening.
Resolved, That we print 750 copies of our Year Book for 1932.
Resolved, That the price of the Annual Year Book be twenty-five cents and in case of a deficit this shall be provided for out of the Conference Fund.
Resolved, That we have 1200 copies of the Report of the Gospel Herald Society printed for distribution among those not having Year Books.
Resolved, That we ask the Board of Foreign Missions to print 1800 copies of the Annual Report of the Board of Foreign Missions.
Resolved, That the Pastors shall meet the officers of the Beneficiary Society at the Ministerial Convention and present their check for the offering for the Beneficiary Fund.
The minutes of the afternoon meeting were read and approved.
Adjourned at 6 p. m. with prayer by H. B. Musselman and benediction by C. H. Brunner.
Signed,
H. B. Musselman, Presiding Elder, Chairman,
W. G. Gehman, Presiding Elder,
C. H. Brunner, Secretary-Treasurer, Second Vice-Presiding Elder,
B. Bryan Musselman, Assistant Secretary, First Vice-Presiding Elder,
A. G. Woodring, Recording Secretary,
N. H. Wolf, Recording Secretary,
H. L. Shelly, Recording Secretary,
J. B. Henry, Paul H. Cressman,
R. L. Woodring, G. K. Himmelreich,
J. C. Roth, Burton Deppe,
J. B. Layne, G. F. Yost,
P. T. Stengele, F. M. Hottel,
H. K. Kratz, H. H. Bergey,
F. B. Hertzog, Herbert V. Smith,
V. H. Reinhart, Mason Klinger,
C. D. Bean, Clarence S. Renn,
Paul E. Baer, Geo. S. Messersmith,
E. N. Cassel, R. R. Fox,
Frank A. Borchers, W. D. Evert,
H. N. Rishel, Paul I. Wentz,
Charles F. Lilly, E. E. Kublic,
E. H. Musselman, George R. Fish,
W. F. Heffner, A. A. Schaffer,
T. D. Gehret, C. B. Brosius,
G. Henry Hildebrand, Thomas W. Campbell, Sr.
J. G. Shireman.