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Church Records. Vol PIII 1948-54
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Table of Contents
Records of Meetings and Events pp 2 - 22 Membership List Af 1 23 - 132 Baptisms Marriages Deaths
pp133 - 138 pp 139 - 148 pp 149 - 152
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1948
The 100th Inmiversary
april 18 Probably the outstanding event of the year was over Celebration of the 100th finivers any of the. Aberant Church Building, on april 18. The day was outstanding y reticul in harp Contrast to the Cold rain weather that buenaile& throughout the spring of 48. No love it to fix for contributed greatly in - making it possible for so many of nur friends to be here at that time. Luse + were present from Maine; New Hampshire avectes Ciet, New ? poky Was ington, and more than) timesito Viacnachrechts Cities and licens luce represent d.
- Alwhen preparing for this wait & aus tell hat many former members and friends of the Church would the interested in Enacting about this celebration, Forty seven nitations were issued. In response to these, nine. groups of people cam for at least a part of the program. "there too far away, or in for health, sent greetings and at least one made a generale contribution.
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PROGRAM
11:00 HISTORICAL SER .ON by the Pastor, Rev. John G. . lanter.
4:00 SERMON by Rev. Norman M. Mcleo Special Musical Program with Mrs. Gladys Campbell Dodge at the organ.
SUPPER WILL BE SERVED in the vestry following the afternoon Service.
7:30 DRAMATIC SERVICE. Historical Tableau and Special Music.
First Congregational Church Brimfield, Mass.
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100th Ininiversary
ably the outstanding event of the year was our on of the 100th finiversary of the present Building, on april 18. day was outstandingly beautiful in sharp tto the cold rain weather that prevailed Laut the spring of 48. No doubt this fact contributed -in -making it possible for so many of vienas to be here, at that time. Juset fresent from Maine, New Hampshire, Connection w ? book y dal ungton , and more than) Massachusetts Cities and liens ever Cent C. preparing for this event it was felt that former members and friends of time. I would be interested in knowing this celebration. Forty seven invitations issued. In response to these, nine of people came for at least a part of ogram. (there, too far away, or in health, sont greetings and at least nade a generale Contribution.
You are cordially invited to attend the celebration of
THE ONE-HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY of the present building of THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH IN BRIMFIELD
APRIL 18, 1948
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THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH BRIMFIELD, MASS.
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First Congregational Church of Brimfield, Massachusetts
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The One Hundredth Anniversary of the present building
1727 1848 1948 SUNDAY, APRIL 18th Rev. John G. Manter, Minister
The splendid- program on which Hess Glady's Weaker presented in historical pretch (with very effective ableaux, and special music, was greatly enjoyed by tareone. and what a filling She made for the's.
ORDER OF WORSHIP FOR THE MORNING SERVICE Mrs. Frederick L. Worby, Organist. ORGAN PRELUDE "I Know That Ify Redeemer Liveth"
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*PROCESSIONAL "Holy, Holy, Holy !" To.25
*CALL TO WORSHIP:
Minister: Draw nigh unto God and he will draw nigh unto you. People: They that wait upon the Lord shall rene their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles. They shall run and not be weary. They shall walk and not faint. Minister: Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thy heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.
*UNISON PRAYER:
Eternal God, our dwelling place in all generations, under whose guidance our fathers walked, by whom they were strengthened and sustained, and in whom they found the life eternal, we pray that the spirit which kindled their faith may descend upon us this day, thank Thee for every memory which this day re- vives, and for the cloud of witnesses who make this day sacred to us. Deepen within us the sense of gratitude for sacrifices made for us by those who have gone the way of life before us, and found Thy house a place of refreshment and strength. Give us to see by faith the needs of those who shall come after us, and to be- queath to them, as a rich heritage of the spirit our witness in life and deed to the unsearchable riches of the life with Thee. Lead us into a deeper experience of that life, that we may become forerunners of the glorious day when our world shall be the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ. Amen
*THE LORD'S PRAYER
*Minister: O Lord, open thou our lips. People. And our mouths shall show forth thy preise. Minister: Praise ye the Lord. People : The Lord's Name be praised. * THE GLORIA PATRI
RESPONSIVE READING
No. 608
SOPRANO SOLO, "If with All Your Hearts" Mendelssohn Miss Lillian Worby JUNIOR SERMON "Ben's Friends Make a Discovery" *HYMN " I Would Be True"
No. 489
e SCRIPTURE LESSON , Romans 8:28-39.
SERVICE. OF PRAYER:
Minister: The Lord be with you. .
People: And with. thy spirit. ,
M: Let us pray. O Lord, show thy mercy upon us.
P: And grant us thy salvation.
M: O God, make clean. our hearts within . us.
P: And take not thy Holy Spirit . from us.
SILENT PRAYER
PASTORAL PRAYER AND RESPONSE
OFFERTORY "Our Help in Ages Past" Jerome
The Choir
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* DOXOLOGY
* HYMN
"Faith of Our Fathers"
No. 387
(verses 1,2, and 4)
SERMON
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PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*RECESSIONAL "Lead On, 0 King Eternal" No. 309 '
* BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
"Postlude"
*Congregation Standing.
VESPER SERVICE AT FOUR O'CLOCK
Mrs. Gladys Campbell Dodge, Guest Org nist ORGAN PRELUDE "Priere A Notre-Dame" Boellmann * HYMN "I Love Thy Kingdom Lord"
I love Thy Kingdom, Lord, The house of Thine -bode, The Church our blest Redeemer saved With His own precious blood.
I love Thy Church, O God; Her walls before Thee st-nd, Dear as the apple of Thine eye, And graven on Thy hond. :
For her my tears shall fll, For her my prayers ascend; To her my cores and toils be given, Till toils and cores sholl cre.
Beyond my highest joy I prize her heavenly ways, Her sweet communion, solemn vous, Her hymns of love and prise.
Sure 's Thy truth shall last, Te Zion shall be given The brightest glories earth con yield, And brighter bliss of herven. Amen.
*CALL TO WORSHIP: Minister: I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. People: Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Minister: The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.
* PRAYER OF INVOCATION
Allitsen . SOPRANO SOLO " The Lord Is My Light" Mrs. A. Robert Harrison
GREETINGS: Rev. Kenneth D. Backwith
TENOR SOLO "Consider and Hear Me" Mr. E. James Cole Wooler
LITANY :
M: O Lord, who hast set before us the great hope that Thy kingdom shall come on earth, and. hast taught us to pray for its coming; make us ever ready to thank Thee'for the signs of its dawning, and to pray and work for that perfect day when Thy will shall be done on earth as it is in heaven.
For the work of Thy Spirit within and be- yond the bounds of the visible Church, P: We thank Thee, O Lord.
M: For the work of Thy Spirit in the history of the world, through peaceful advance, and through pain and tumult, . P: We thank Thee, O Lord, M: For the work of Thy Spirit- in the history of our own country, through its heros and leaders, in statecraft, law, and industry,
P: We thank Thee, O Lord.
M: For the work of Thy Spirit in science and commerce, in literature and art,
P: We, thank Thee, O Lord.
M: 'For the work of Thy Spirit in the steady triumph of truth over error,
· P: We thank Thee, O Lord.
M: For, the work of Thy Spirit in the growing desire for true brotherhood, between men of every class and notion,
P: .We thank Thee, O Lord.
M: For the work of Thy Spirit in the deepen- ing sense of human worth in all nations and classes,. and in the growing reverence of woman- hood and childhood, (ovér)
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P: We thank Thee, O Lord. M; For the work of Thy Spirit in the Church, which will not cease until it join all nations and kindred and tongues and people into one great family, to Thy praise and glory,
P: We thank Thee, O Lord.
PASTORAL PRAYER .. .
DUET "Love Divine, All Love Excelling" Stainer Mrs. Harrison and Mr. Cole
SERMON Rev. Norman .M. Macleod, Pastor 1939-1944:
* HYMN . "God Send Us Men" God send us men whose aim 'twill be, Not to defend some ancient creed, But to live out the laws of Christ In every thought and word and deed.
God send us men alert and quick His lofty precepts to translate, Until the laws of Christ become The laws and habits of the state.
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God send us men of steadfast will, Patient, courageous, strong and true; ... With vision clear and mind equipped His will to. learn, His work to do. .
God send us men with hearts ablaze, All truth to love, all wrong to hate; . These are the patriots nations need, . These are the bulwarks of the state. Amen.
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE "Jubilate Deo" Silver
*Congregation Standing
BUFFET FELLOWSHIP SUPPER IN THE VESTRY AT 5:45
EVENING SERVICE AT SEVEN-THIRTY.
MUSICAL PRELUDE
"Spring's Awakening" "Chant du Nord" "Longing for Home" Jungmann Mrs. Florence Wright, Miss Edith Cook, Violins Mrs. Eugenia Tarbell, Piano
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CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAYER .. OF INVOCATION
*PROCESSIONAL "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken"
Glorious things of Thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God; He whose word cannot be broken" Formed Thee for His own' abode: On the Rock of Ages founded, · What can shake thy sure repose With salvation's wall's surrounded, Thou may'st smile at all thy foes.
See, the streams of living waters, Springing from eternal love, Well supply thy sons and daughters, And all fear of want remove: Who can faint, when such a river Ever will their thirst assuage? Grace, which, like the Lord the Giver Never fails from age to age.
Round each habitation hovering, See the cloud and fire appear For a glory and 'a covering, Showing that the Lord is near: Thus deriving from their banner Light by night and shade by day, Safe they feed upon the manna Which He gives them when they pray. Amen
SCRIPTURE LESSON I Corinthians 12
VIOLIN SOLO "Chanson" Allen
Miss Edith Cook
HISTORICAL SKETCH 'AND TABLEAUX
Scene I "An Early Family Goes to Church
Scene II
Scene III
Lining The Hymns" "An. Early Sewing Circle"
Scene IV "The First Sunday School"
Scene V. "The Parish Rebuilds 1847-48"
Scene VI "The Hurricane of 1938"
Scene VII "The Church Marches On! "
*RECESSIONAL "God of Grace and God of Glory"
God of grace And God of Glory On thy people pour thy power;
Crown thine ancient church's story; Bring her bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, For the facing of this hour.
Lo! the hosts of evil round us Scorn Thy Christ, asscil His ways! From the fears that long hove bound us Free our hearts to fith and praise : Grant us wisdom, Grant us cournce . For the living of these days.
Cure thy children's warring madness; Bend our pride to thy control; Shome our wanton, selfish gladness, Rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage,
Lest we miss thy kingdom's gorl.
Set our feet on lofty places; Gird our lives that they may be Armored with all Christ-like graces In the fight to set men frec. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, That we fail not mon nor Thee!
Sove us from weak resignation To the evils we deplore; Let us search for thy salvation 4 Be our glory evermore. Gront us wisdom, Grant us courage, 'Serving thee whom we adore. Amen.
enediction STLUDE "Lorgo" Handel
te: The Historical Sketch for the above service Was written by Miss Gladys L. Webber:
The Church appreciates all those who have worked so hard to make this service possible.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CHURCH
The first meeting house in Brimfield was erected where the present house stands in 1721-22. It was a frame building 45 feet long by 40' feet wide. The frame stood a whole year exposed to the Werther.
One of the conditions on which townships were granted was, that provision should be made for the erection of a house of worship and for the settlement of an able orthodox minister. At first these conditions were accepted well, but Inter became burdonsome.
Commotion of Indian wars added to the distress and poverty of the first settlers and hindered effort's for the completion of their house of worship.
There was a great shortage of mails. Noils ham- mered out on on anvil were not casily obtsined.
Lumber, too, was difficult to procure as sawmills were scarce. The roads were not much more than bridm paths causing travel slow and arduous. 1
In 1724, the first pastor, Rev. Richard Treat, a gri uate of Yale College, was ordained. He was granted approximately 120 acres for p. settlement and 85 L salary to be paid by the town.
In 1731, the town voted that the selectmen were to manage the finishing of the meeting house and pro- vide nails.
Soon a vote was passed to lay the floor of the houses and the seats for the body of the church be made and galleries be added.
It was a plain barn-like structure with no chimneys and no tower or steeple. It was marked as a meet- ing house by its numerous windows, five above and four below. The upper windows were probably wooden shutters, and the lower ones had diamond panes. The seats in the center of the house were long benches, perhaps without backs. The deacon's seat was in front of and beneath the pulpit. Women sat on one side and the men on the other.
May, 1748, 200L were appropriated to lath and plas- ter and paint the exterior. Painting was considered unusual in those days as most families were too poor to afford such extravagance ..
In 1805, the first house was torn down and by the sale of pews and money appropriated by the town, a more suitable building was erected, like the present one.
A mon by the name of Elias Carter took the contract to build the new house for $6,666.67. The raising was a big town affair. People came from far and near to participate in the doings. Each district
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was to provide a certain number and size of timbers. Men and horses brought necessary timbers and nails. One whole side was raised at a time.
One of the church's outstanding pastors, Dr. Joseph Vaill, speaks of this second building as a "commo- dious and benutiful house, rather imposing, having columns in front and a very respectable steeple. "
Foot stoves had been used before but a stove was now installed. The bell was soon cracked, but in June, 1807, a second one was hung in the belfry. In. 1819, this was exchanged for a third bell. This remained until February, 1847, when one cold Sunday morning, the church was burned to the ground by an overheated stove pipe.
Samuel A. Hitchcock, founder of Hitchcock Free Academy, took the melted metal and furnished a new bell weighing 1300 lbs. In 1855, this crack- ed and was exchanged for another. This hung in the belfry until the hurricane of 1938. It mir- aculously escaped injury in its fall and was re- stored to its proper place again.
The third meeting house, our present one was commenced immediately and built in 1847 accord- ing to the original plan and January 19, 1848- Was dedicated.
Soon carpets, cushions and a singers gallery. were added.
From time to time, this church was remodeled and the main auditorium was redecorated. A lower room was fitted up, known as the vestry and used as a Town and Parish Hall until the Town Hall was built in 1848.
In 1866, Samuel A. Hitchcock Esq. gave the par- ish $5,000 to constitute a ministerial fund.
L'ater, in 1869, Hon. John Wyles, another benefactor; gave $5,000 for minister and parish expenses. Others who were prominent during these days were Thomas Hub- bard, Deacon Tarbell, Eaton, Hitchcock.
Captain Salisbury, a noted music teacher, was leader of the choir. James Henry Brown and T. J. Morgan played the violin: Marquis Conyerse and P. W. Paige the bass viol; Alvan Bacon and John Morgan, the doubl bass; C. C. Warren and George Converse, the flute; Henry Converse and Paleman Moon, the clarinet and' 1 H. D. Griggs, the bassoon.
In 1854, a cabinet organ was purchased which was re- placed by a better instrument in 1867 given by Hon. John Wyles.
It might be well to note that the first Sunday School was organized in 1864 by the pastor Rev. Charles W .. Hyde, also author of the Town History.
The citizens of Brimfield have always been public spirited. When there was a great need, folks got together and had a "Bee". About 1914, one of these "Bees" of twenty-five men, headed by Orrin Hicks, chairman of the Board of Selectmen, did the necesse ary digging to install running water in the historic church.
About this time through the generosity of John Noyes, the church was partly wired for electricity. Thus the old hand lamps and chandelier were discarded. :
For some years, there was a growing desire for a " pipe organ. In response to this wish, Irs. James: T. Brown gave the church a gift of over a thousand dollars as a nucleus fund for an organ in memory of her daughter Belle Brown, a former organist. :
By the generosity of Mrs. Myron Chamberlain and .. others, an Estey Organ was purchased and installed and the auditorium was redecorated.
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An old mahogany pulpit made by a local enbinet maker, Penuel Parker, who has left miny examples of his fine workmanship in Brimfield was uncovered in the church attic. It was restored to its original grandeur by Mr. Frank Coolbroth and set up in its proper place in the auditorium to be admired by All.
There have been divisions and differences within the church, but after the 1938 hurricane there was great evidence of underlying loyalty. The residents of the town were astounded and mazcd to look' through & trec strewn common to ny wrecked church; roofless and steepleless. The first im -. pulse of some was to tear down the old church and to rebuild a smaller one which would be adequate for this community. Minny shook their heads in do- spair, but many orger hearts and hands. went to work. The committee responsible for this remark- nble accomplishment of restoration were as follows: the Board of Trustees with Roe S. Clark, chairman, Clarence B. Brown, Frank S. Gifford, Charles W. Wheeler, William D. Spooner and Everett D. Londen, treasurer.
Deacon Clarence B. Brown attributed much to . the quick and skillful action of Edwin Fenton, new chairman of the Board of Selectmen, and his helpers in repairing it.
The expense was met largely by the Hitchcock Free Academy Alumni Association, friends, and nid , from a special fund administered by the Massachu- setts State Conference and Missionary Society. Mony donors were moved to give just for sentiment for the old steeple. Town organizations, especial- ly the time-honored Brimfield Improvement Society, Assisted generously in improving the common and the hill. Through the leadership of the Brimfield Improvement Society o "Community Bee" was organized, Kind with the help of town and private equipment the south slope of Church
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As in olden days, people felt that, "This is just the place for a meeting house. " To many of us this oll edifice stands os a sentinel, guarding a sacred spot. It symbolizes a glorious past and we trust an illustrious future.
Gladys L. Webber.
THE GENERAL COMMITTEE FOR THE ANNIVERSARY
Mr. Clarence B. Brown Mrs. Mabel B. Peirce Mr. And Mrs. Charles A. Deland Miss Gladys L. Webber Mrs. Adelaide M. Knowlton Miss Barbara Wood
Rev. and Mrs. John G. Manter Mrs. Fred L. Worby
THE SUPPER COMMITTEE Mrs. James C. Hatch Mrs. Ruth H. Phillips : Mrs. Walter Brown
THE HISTORICAL DISPLAY Mr. and Mrs. Roe S. Clark
THE FLOWER COMMITTEE Mrs. Robert MacConnell Mrs. Alfred Wigglesworth
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Committee wishes to thank the Fidelis Group for providing the money to make these programs pos- sible.
The Ladies Benevolent Society has given the beau- tiful cake for our Birthday.
Fr. and Mrs. Philip T. Brown have given the bouquet of Jonqu'ils in memory of their mother, Mrs. Florence D. Brown.
The Congregational Church of Holland extend their congratulations and have given a bouquet of flowers. The Committees wish to thank all who have given time, thought and effort to this Anniversary.
MINISTER3 OF THE CHURCH . . . 1724-1948 ...
1724- 34
Rev. Joseph Treat
1736-75
Rev. James Bridgman
1775-96 Rev. Nehenich Williams
1798-1803
Rev. Clark Brown
1808-11 Rev .* Warren Fay
1813-34 Rev. Joseph Vaill, Jr.
1835-37 Rov. Joseph Fuller
1837-41
Rev. Joseph Vaill, Jr.
1842-46 Rev. George C. Partridge
1847-49
Rev. B. E. Hale
1849-61
Rev. Jason Morse
1862-70
Rev. Charles M. Hyde
1870-73
Rev. Moses B. Boardman
1874-78 Rev. Webster K. Peirce
1879-81
Rev. Doan A. Atkins
1882-84
Rev. S. U. McDuffee
1884-89
Rev. Joseph Kyte.
1889-91
Rev. M. L. Richardson
1891-93
Rev. Wilbur Rand
1893-1900
Rev. Robert J. Kyle
1900-02
Rev. William P. Clancy
1902-10
Rev. Samuel Eaton
1910-13
Rev. William L. Jennings
1913-23
Rev. William A. Estabrook
1924-26
Rev. Robert W. W. Campbell
1926-28
Rev. J. Cecil Hayes
1928-29 Rev. John Dutton
1929-31
Rev. Randolph H. Hill
1931-39
Rev. Burleigh V. Mathews
1939-44 Rev. Norman M. MocLeod, Jr.
1944-
Rev. John G. Manter
THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF BRIMFIELD
Freedom called to our pioneers,
And into the wilderness, With hope and dauntless courage, Through trackless waste, they press.
Bleak and dreary they find the way, But with many a heartfelt prayer To God, in whom they strong confide, They built a temple there. .
Crude and unfinished -- but rich in love Of Him whose name it bore, It stood a lasting monument, To the living faith of yore.
Those souls have passed, but others came And watched through darkest night, And ever, with unfaltering faith, That lamp was kept alight.
Time rolls on -- the centuries pass, And, through the changing scene, The old still glides into the new, With storm and . stress between.
The world is torn by wrong and hate, Wars tumult in far flung lands -- Still -- founded on the living Rock Steadfast -- serene -- God's temple stands.
Strong in the strength of those, who still That glorious vision see, -- Who can measure the part it plays, In shaping our destiny.
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