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april 25 Off meeting held following the Church Services, Mr&Mrs. Clarence Brown and Mrs. harles Pince where appointed as delegates to attend the Annual Meeting of the Hampden lasociation of amarequation al Ministers and Bure Das at Park congregational Church in Springfield.
May . 3 The annual Mother & funghiel ranquet was sold in the Rowy # 6:30 with twoUlice Snow of Stoneham se quest speaker. May 9 Tracking was held following the morning ninvise to escx deagain to the 149th Meeting of the Massachusetts congregational conference and Missionary Society at and Five Church in Springfield May 17, 18, 19. Voted: Ho. Mac Lillevray, and Mrs. Harly randen . legato with this. id aide Knowlton, alternate.
Thay 23 Grange Sunday Observed. May 30 Memorial Sunday: Patriotic organizations from Sumfield and Stanbridge, excre quests. June 13 (Children's Day: Seven babies were-baptized .. At special meeting held following service, Ethel Spooner Lavar appointed delagute with Mio Grace Landen is alternate, to attend the Ordination Examination Service Low Walter R. Lochring to be held at Skinner Memorial Chapel in Holyoke at 4:00 P.M. June 13.
When 27 Naturen from Luminy was baptized. July 25 X 2 beein writing throwing morning vice Mr. Manter reported that Mr. Milton Booth - a requested that she is granted tester of hamster to live "aimer church Nited o Esincrequear letter of dismissal. Suquet, Aspecial moving aster morning service was called to consider written request of Muy the. MEdor, of Tooth that there be granted a seller to transfer their im chip Bu mech in Trejunga aufornia. They were braced on the petived List Acc. 1937. Sorted that this Punch grunt a suitable - recommending The w two. Wnach as redonsiew . this Church. It a special mociting Called after the morning service. the resignation of our organist was read.
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To praga verdi -huren Krimlied to take effect Sept. 12." Iin I enjoyed staying the organ very much and shall We glad to up there was possible" Sincerely Mro Mary & Hvorby action: ated to accept this resignation with request. Cung to its eller of appreciation to Pro. Wordy. Neater to AR Mrs. P.T. Brown To play ar Candidate for next two Ledijo. Is no other candidates appear, her name to the taverna" cred to TruetLEN and submitted to Church Membership For vot. Mation that standing on in the movie a Case Forh
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perdu to Thee. Wolff :
If the meeting of the lunch hed on Sunday, August +7,1,7%, it was voled to accept, with regret, your resignar requested. Homerci, ajans expression yesi quese
gratifying.
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Chair vector.
Sept. " It a meeting following the morning service it was Noted that Mrs Philip A. Brown be appointed Organisé.
Sept. 26 Maureen Elizabeth Sawyer was baptized. Oct. 3 World Wide Communion Sunday L'et. 10 Harvest Festival Cet, 17 Layman's Sunday under direction of Charles Dehand. (ct. 24 Fine children baptized Nov. 14 Special Evening Service with speaker "for and against the Merger. Every member notified of this meeting. Planned that final wate be Taken Nov. 21.
No .: 21 Meeting following Church Service. Nated: To print letter to Mrs. Lillian Worry Freemans transferring hammers if to the Entrar Baptist church of South bridge. Vote on merger postponed by Mr. manter since so few attended the Nov. 14 meeting.
Now. 24 The Brimfield- Holland Thanksgiving service held in Holland Church The Collection to go, as usual, to "Homefor Little Wanderers" Nov. 25 Father Son Banquet held with. Por. Clement Hahn as juist speaker. Acc. 5 final special cuering moting wer eld with apenteurs to discuss both sides of the Merger question. Every member notified by card. 5 only attended. Final Vite se cared for Ner. 12 Dec. 12 Ayouth Sunday. Service conduct I by Having tapis. Www. Manter postponed the vote on the Minger un zi the annual meeting a chud wed for Dec. 30.
Are. 19 The Christmas Offering received to day goes to The Veterans of the Cros" fund. A Chorai Play, concined by Mrs. Davis was presented in the evening. Three items have been sponsored by the Standing Committee during the y, 1. Starting Feb. Committees have been appointed to quet and reccome those wy attend Church Service. (2) Whering service ties detaliined in may, a music Committee was appointed in OcX. Interest has been stimulated in
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the "Un interes in Reding De pro" and it is -hoped that this project all is tration Klip,30
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Auditoria Punct: Hat given: Moderator declared that this will be accepted at a later miting. Pastor's Report: Read by Mr. Manter. accepted. Handed in Church School Lupt. Report: Read by Mro Manter. accepted. Handed in. Ladies Benevolent Society Report: Read by Esther Parker. Accepted. Not handest" Fidelio Report: Read by Makel Peirce. accepted. Handed in. Pilgrim Fellow ship Report: Read by Fredericia Laurence. Accepted. Handed in. Trustees Report: No report. Treasurer Landen stated, however, that much of their business was really in the Treasurer's report. Stressed wise make timent of fundo.
Nominating Committee Report: Read by Terry Moore. accepted Election of Officers:
Noted that Chick cast , ballot for state of officers as reported by nominating Committee. Decrip so vatid. Officers for 1949 : Moderator ..
treasurer
Members of Standing? Corn. For 1 year Supp of Chilich School Selacon for 4 1 years
Laymanio Representative. Auditor
Pz. Clarence B. 15ans Pro. Euchine 13. Landen Mr. Everett 2. Landen. Mr. Clarence. Keith
To Hester Sherman Pour Laine Wright Trow. Clica Mathiason. Mro. Ruth Manter Mr. Carence 3. Brown, Mr. William Spooner.
Mr. George. I Hitchcock
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motion, made Nevar, and seconded, that Mrs Milton Booth is granted a letter of dismissal to Church in Palmer.
Click-reported that Www. Barth had been sent such a letter during summer. (July 25, 1948) Action: Vated that matter be investigated, and in the event that Mis Booth has not received her letter, that another be sent.
Mr. Manter reported that we would not be asked for"Was Victim & Reconstruction Gifts" this year, as a separate item. However, appropriation will be larger. Sacrificial Gift Envelope plan for those who would will be like to aid those who suffer from the war.
Presentation by Mr. Manter of 8 shares of Common Stock of Southern California Edison Co. given. to the Church by the late Bertin G. Campbell. acceptance, on behalf of the Church, made. by Treasurer, Everett Landen!
Estabrooke Memorial Fund being raised for - improvement of Church at Thetford Ost. - what explained by Mr. Manter. Several expressed desire to contribute personally. no mation.
Moderator declared" that as no- motion had been made, the matter to be left in hands of Clerk and fastor who will accept any personal donations, to this fund!
General discussion on process of obtaining "Collector, to assist Church Treasures" a
Decided that it would be necessary to amend the By-laws. Noaction possible at this meeting to amend By Law to provide for extra officer an proper notice with 5 signatures attached must be in hands of Church Click previous to meeting.
Music Committee: Noted that standing Committee act as Music Committee - OR & delegate authoring to amy grant they may select. Discussion of Water Situation in textchen. No action taken, Moers for the la ing El
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the destruction ! Based Mata 2/3 nale decide to issue Noted that Ballate be Closed tonight.
Church Membership: Pec. 30, 48
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Malian to adjourn Respectfully Submitted
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Wis P .stor's Lefort for 1919.
The Tour 1046 has been in eventful one for the First Cd De ation 1 Church of Fritt fuld. It was one when we took joy in looki: b over our post and in amining our history. In the evening of Joumowy 13thic celebrated the chund ante of the dedication of our dissent orifice with In special & price. Rev. Enoch Hughes of the Second Corre atingel Church of ITner brought the mesee e and key. Howard D. Could of the o.son Congregational Church, Rev. J. Thurston Forell of the sturbridge Podembed Church, Lev. Lester 2. Evans of the terren Fedorabed Church ad nov. Stanley Ke ch of the Second Lantist Church of ar lasy book ings, de tes service. Ale fazer posters, illiam . Estbrook, Lev. Salih thews, Lev. Indolph . Will who new. Norman P. V-clicod, Jr. and sind so the Church. It de cosmed wise, however, to have a more enteret celebration on Sunday, _ xil 18th, when it's felt the re ther would ad it erier com note bo blend. Amail 14th proved to be a perfect Sunday for the ll-day celebration. It was an occasion which brought many of the Power friends of the Church back to Trinfield and in which was exhibited the finest type of cooperation among the people and friends of the Church. Mother then take Your time to give a full report of that day with its these at nificent services be inning with the canin" Service in which the pastor preached historical salmon, continuing with the Vesper Service at four o'clock at which the Corner meton, ker, Hormon . mcleod, Jr., broyht dar message and the Evening Service farin which the historical I a moins to our est that our clerk be instructed to tenble when cell File of this occasion which will pre-love for those interested to investi te the record of this event.
The First friday in Lent was observed os the world Di of Frayer. There was a service that evening in the Church in which the people of the Church took hat in the service prepared for this day. The Ution Mounds Thursday Service was held this yor in the Holland Church.
THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH of Brimfield, Massachusetts December 21, 1948
NOTICE TO ALL NE BERS:
The Annual Meeting of The First Congregational Church of Brimfield will be held in the Church Vestry on Thursday eve- ning December 30, at 7:30 P.M.
A fellowship supper will precede the meeting at 6:30. Each member and his family ore asked to bring their own supper. Coffee, rolls, and dishes will be provided.
If you find that you cannot be present it will be appreciated if you can send some "response " to be read at the roll call.
Evelyn B. Landen, CHURCH CLERK.
V. . ILL . F.nu Mrs.
Charles Deland. A group of people from the Sturbridge Federated Church and the Second Baptist Church of Palmer joined us in this service. Rev. J. Thurston Powell of the Sturbridge Federated Church brought the message. A fine Easter breakfast was served at the Church by a group of the Ladies Benevolent Society.
In May Grange Sunday was observed as part of the celebration of Rural Life Sunday. The Various patriotic orders of Sturbridge and Brimfield were our guests for Memorial Sunday. For the first time in several years it was decided to hold the Baccalaureate Service in the evening. It was felt that this time might be easier for the parents. We were aled to have hev. Frederick Bruce of Wales bring the message for this occasion. In August Alumni Sunday was observed with an Alumni Choir, with Dr. Andrew Magill pre-ching the sermon, and Rev. Morton Hale taking part in the service. It is gratifying to have so many of the alumni interested in the Church. During your postor's vacation in August Rev. J Thurston Powell of Sturbridge, Rev. Horace Blackford of Brookfield, Rev. Stanley Keach of Palmer and Rev. Edwin R. Gordon of Dudley occuppied the pulpit. During the summer there tas no Vacation Church School held this year due to illness in the families of several of the regular teachers. It is our definite intention to have a school next summer.
Worldwide Communion Sunday was observed as usual on the First Sunday in October. A special offering was taken at this service for the regular missionary apportionment of the Church. The pastor enjoyed a vacation on Sunday, October 17th, when under the direction of our laymen's representative , Mr. Charles DeLand, the laymen took complete charge of the service. Mr. DeLand, himself hold the undivided attention of the children with his illustrated Junior Sermon and Mr. Herbert Carleton brought a very fine message. A Union Thanksgiving Service was held this year at the Holland Church on the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving. I shall leave the report of Youth Sunday to the
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Fellowship. At Christmas time we appreciated the
effort of those who took part in the Play, "The Empty hoom" by Dorothy Clarke ilson under the direction of Mrs. william Dovis.
The Mother and Daughter Banquet has become a regular event which is looked forward to with a good deal of anticipation. This year the Banquet Tas Well received. Mrs. Alice Snow of Stow was the speaker. The fathers and sonshave decided that they should also have a banquet. A very successful Father and Son Banquet was held in November with Rev. Clement Hahn of Worcester as the speaker. luch of the success of these banquets this year has been due to the able chairmanship of Mrs. Esther Parker in planning the suppers.
Since October a Music Committee of three including, Mrs. Charles DeLand, Kiss Harriet Tarbell and Mrs. Frederick Worby have been active. This committee was appointed by the Standing Committee. I should like to suggest that this meeting consider the advisability of making this committee a regular committee elected by the people of the Church with the power to appoint the church organist and choir director on the approval of the trustees, and to act in an advisory capacity to the organist and choir director. We feel that we have been fortunate to have the positions of organist and choir director so ably filled after the resignation of Mrs. "orby and miss Lillian worby who had contributed so much to the music of the Church for a number of years.
"Te have appreciated during the last year the able services of Ir. and .... rs. Charles Deland who have acted as heads of the welcoming committee and Mr. Frederick Worby who has been in charge of the ushers. We feel that this contributes much to the dignity of the service.
During the passed year I have officated at five funerals of people who were connected with Brimfield. The place which has been left Deacon Bert E. Campbell will be difficult to fill. His life was a very vital part
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the community. I have officated at seven wequines in the
Town of Brinfield. Fourteen children received the rite of Christian Loptism in the Church during the year. I shall leave the actual statistics for Church members to our Church Clerk.
I confess that I have not kept an actual record of the number of calls I have made during the year. I do feel that this is a very important part of the pastor's work, and I shall appreciate it if you will let me know when there is someone who especially needs a visit from the pastor. This has been a rewarding year from my point of view. I have felt that I was not carrying the work of the Church alone, but that many of you were vitally interested in it because you have been ready to help in so many Toys. Both urs. manter and I appreciate all you did for us both personally and in the way es you carried some of the duties of the Church we had been carrying at the time when mrs. Manter was ill. We still feel that there is much to be done to make the message of Christ more keenly felt in this community. ith that task constantly before us we look out into the coming year seeking the fellowship of the Church and God's strength.
Annual Report of the Drinfield. Ummich school T24P
i'm very I'M began with such severe weather that our Church School or] "ms badly interrupted. in epidemie of Chickenpor also kert the pre- school children from Chirch for several sundays. How- ever the to chere carried on faithfully and the spring" found the children coming back in good numbers.
the children's Day Program was carried on by the teachers under the direction of Liss Barbara food in the absence of the superintned- ent
The well quarter has been most encouraging. Children who were to Tears of nge were admitted to the Nursery Class of three year olds and seem to be enjoying the activities. We have been pleased to have a number of children come regularly this fall who have entered the Sunday School for the first time although they have been residents of Brifield for some yaers. The enrollment hos been 7/ and the averare attendance 59 . . The classes have been so larve that it has seemed wise to have two classes meet at the pers onege. In this way, each class has its own separate room and much more satisfactory teaching may be done.
Four teachers attended the Teachers' Training Classes held in the Second Congregational Church of here for five Monday nights this foll.
The church School has been especially interested and generous in their missionory giving. A ten dollar Care Package of food was sent to a family in Germany and a grateful reply received. Also fifteen dollar package of clothing, toys and condy was sent os our Christmas service project. The Church School contributed 22,60 in the coin cards used for missionary offerings, and sent 2I. an to the
New in lind Home for Little wonderers to ether with bo: es of food.
The regular Christmas parties were held for the different ages and ~ norran and posent were presented in the sanctuary on December 19th.
The Church School is grateful to ar. Charles Deland who has been most willing to help with art work. He designed . lovely Christmas window transparency for Grades one and tow to make for their homes, and outlined q fine mop which is being used by the Junior High Class in their study of the life of Poul.
He also appreciate the cooperation of the parents who help their children with bible study and Church School homework.
Most of all commendation is due the staff of the school for their loyal service to the Church. Nursery Class Teachers -- Miss Harriet Tarbell -- Miss Carolyn Hicks. Kindergarten te chers -- Miss Evelyn Tulip -- liss Julia Hicks. Grades I and 2 -- hrs. Ruth Parker -- Miss Lucinda Lowrence Grades 3 and 4 -- Irs. Ruby Smith -- Miss Ruth hmc Connell Grandes 5 and 6 -- Substitutes- Miss Shirley Hicks -- Mrs. Alice Delonger Regular Tencher -- I'rs. Clarence Keith
Grades 7, 8, 9, 1rs. Ruth Manter- Ers. Pearl Lindell Secretary -- Ers. Pearl Lindell Treasurer -- Liss Ethel Spooner.
Respectfully submitted, Quit manter Superintendent
Fidelio Group.
During the year 1948, the Fidelis Group has continued to share in church and Community projects. It has given to the church anniversary celebration, the Red cross, the Juvenile than Children's party, besides purchasing the Sunday school hibles and giving to church expenses.
a new policy, of each member earning a www of money one month during the year, has been instituted.
at the annual meeting in april our officers were all re-elected. Mrs Roe S. Clark w our president.
Respectfully submitted, Katharine W. Rada Secretary.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PILGRIM FELLOWSHIP
During the past year, the Pilgrim Fellowship, the youth group of The First Congregational Church, has held regular meetings on Sunday nights . The meetings include a worship service, discussion on a chosen topic, and a recreational period. At present the Pilgrim - Fellowship has 16 members.
Throughout the year the group has taken part in other activities §8 well.
Several members conducted the Sunrise Service last Easter.
Many members participate in the choir and teach in the Sunday School.
During the summer. meetings were suspended. However the Pilgrim Fellowship had a meeting in the form of a picnic at Little Alum.
During the fall, several members attended Youth Rallies at Dudley and Sturbridge.
We also continued our plan of making favors for the hospitals each year at Christmas time.
The annual Youth Service was held December 12, with the young people conducting the morning service. The Installation of Officers
was held at this time. Those installed were: President, Joann Matheson; Vice President, Lucinda Lawrence; Secretary, Evelyn VanHook; Treasurer, Barbars Kostoff; Program Chairman, Howard Brown; Sockel Chairman, Patricia Phifer.
The year's activities were concluded with the Christmas Carolling on Christmas Eve.
Respectfully submitted, Joann Matheson
President, Pilgrim Fellowship.
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LA La Senza Bratac shogun til vagenial lang Sturbridge · Hachange immunity by church, Springfield Jahn Sunday: There were two baptisms and six were received into Church Membership. following Morning sera A special meeting of the Church was called to order by moderator Clarence Brown, to consider proposal of Board of Trustees regarding installation of a new healing plant and impromat bruning in the Church.
Dangers from fire hazard of present heating equipment, the inconvenience and imadequacies of plumbing situation in - kitchen and toilets were reviewed! Mr. Clarence Brown as Chairman of Board of Trustees, outlined the following recommendations of that Board; 1. To construct a fire proof building at rear of Church - to have adequate heating equipment. 2 - To install suitable heating of apparatus ( a new ail furnace ) to head the whole building. 3- To install a gas heater so that water wond freeze and hot and cold running water will be available at all times. 4 - To install new toilets, sinks, necessary tumbling and electrical connections. 5- Clbprofile ti estimates were outlined as obtained from henry Newton and William of. at no personal profit. Furnace. Room To be of cement, cinder A epconstruction with Fire.
proof doors ) isprop st. 2000 .- 1 vilett
48+ - Links 1000- Heating Apparatus 2,687-
Electrical Work 60-
Plumbing, etc. 163-
approximate cost of ALL operations 6, 394 .- Motion made and seconded that Tiwiees Te Instructed and authorized to proceed with bank as outlined by Trustees!
Following general discussion Y-mation was carried unanimously. Action: Nated: That the Trusties of the First Congregational Church of Brimfield be instructed and are. hereby authorized to proceed with the con- Nulation of an annex funding to the Church Nited: That the Trustees The instructed und are hereby- authorized install ail fired, forced warm 12 travers, and a
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separate water heater in an ennex- building, two tablets in the main church wilding and to feel Rtaine alterations to the churcon kitchen as may be necessary.
nation made and seconded that Treasurer, with the approval of the trustees, - be allowed to borrow a sam sufficient to cover the intive black instead of cashing securities.
Action
General discussion brought out the fact that while we have sufficient, high-grade securities which might be sold to defray this ppene, that the market, at present & on a downward trend, that the cessary amount may is. secured from the bank at 3/2 %. that the securities held are corning muchmore: and, is at some later time it is found advisable to sell these in a favorable market, the whole debt could be dis- charged in full. Nated: That the Treasurer, with the approval of the Trustees, - it, and is hereby authorized. to borrow such sum or sums of money on demand note. or noter as may kel necessary to carry out the construction, installation of heating quipement and tailets; and Incessary alterations it may be required to complete the work authorized by this meeting, and to give is collateral such securities, owned by the church, and in such amount " amounts, aw say the requested by the Tweeters and by the lending agency. Сигния инаталиву
May 25,1949) [ certified copy of the above ACI WAS was handed to the Treasure May 25 , 19 44 .
Thay Mi and Two. farley anden were appointed as delegates to the lesoccasion Meeting it First Congregational bunch of Heat springfield on May 1, 1944
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X Ela special Meeting held following the morning Lowvice? Mis Evelyn Landen was elected as Delegate to the 150 th tomual Meeting of the Massachusetts congregational Conference and Missionary Society to be held in Boston They 16, 17,18 at Mld South church.
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and Mother daughter Banquet sted with miss Mary J. Clark Knuthumption Lo west Speaker.
When 19 Under the auspices of the Jakies Sinevalent Society, The left Club Concert featuring 2 bidnos and organ, with no senjamin The I moist, brautided a splendid program.
May 22 Tural Life Sunday was observed. Members the real trange were invited guests $1000 the loose collection was sent to the "Rural Work Conference"
Janela hildren's Sunday. There were mine baptisms. Octo There were two baptisms.
Oct. 23 Layman's Sunday: The splendid service wider Mr. Charles Defind's direction was outstanding, Mr. Halley's sincere exposition of " Layman's Responsibility" and Mr bruce's Tweeting story for the children carried messages which were greatly enjoyed and were most impressive. The willingness - D' serve and the what Theart & cooperation of the eleven participating laymen made It is fine program possible.
Let 30 At a special meting of the Church a letter of dismissal was granted to James Harrington tto transfer his membership to the Boston Street Methodist Church of Lym, Mas. It was a so vated to accept the following into our , membership : Dorothy Senigo From Bethany Baptist Church of Kistaille, So Carolina oun Juego, we from manuel methodia De real if Waltham- Prawo.
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