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The offer has been accepted with sineiras appreciation Evelynß Sanden Clerk Joly to aspecial meeting of the Church was called to order filing the morning service, by moderator Clarence B. Brown.
Report of Standing Committee, nominating members of a tactical Committee, was read by the Clerk. nominations for Pastoral Committee :-
Everest D. Landen John Seniga Ulice Matheson Frederick Worky Helen Benjamin Moderator Browndared Clicked Evelyn B. handen to be members ex-official
ACTION:
It was moved and seconded to accept the report of the Standing Committee and to appoint These merlin As a Pastoral Committee. Mations was carried.
Meeting adjourned. Evelyn S. Lauder, Click.
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June 14, 1951.
Land estanding cog macgratinadas factors ofthe Fuel Congregation of Church of Bramfeld to take effecton. September for ex on achicladite Ishet jointhe staffofthe
Both my family and I have greather enjoyed the esenso wne houd elfent among your. I am sure that we shall Do the back on them as sadoing the happen st of our lives. pour have taught in such as une have sought to despen. and strengthen the spiritual life of the Church and the Community. I wish to express my appreciationes to all /200. who have open yourtime thought. il porquêtiche work of thi Charch during the seven jos wiak how trinh Il pd that the your a head will be as leave of continuing spiritual queabund enachment fatte Church and for each and everyone of pavos undicia. ichs Clothinghe has to another painch ( wheel the indirected and pleased to learn of anyprogress" por-
Faithfully your poster and friends
July 1 0, 195,
Ulicefrance. Dear Med. Plantes" This is to notify you that as das hat no alternative.
deepest respete, to be ff Este September1, 1951.
By wrote of the Church, July 8, 1951
(null) [ Howell Reception was held in the Church Winter; Jeeptien luquet 24,951, to wetune ar mandaw and friends of the Sunfried and Gylland Churches were invited. Clarence Br Gew, Chilemany Front han, advertising Charles We have. Collection & Gifts- Jau Savings. Refreshments £13.8.
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Supplier Laquer5, 1951 Cliquer-12 Per- Quetin I Paused Arequest. 26 Rer Richard (rakston) September 2 Per Harold Bundley an katerina Pas tra :
9/2/51 On Soft 2 a Lovink meeting of the Church was called by the Check for sept. a following mourning
9/3/51
cing the phononings 3. Election of a beaudry School Superintendent. at the Special meeting of the Church heel
What Brown reported for the Theater, that they tel. mit at The palconage with the Robbins, at toche contraction. They had decided upon the extent of Www. Robbins Ihad given a h dethe estimate of the cont. Mother submitted a Actions prepared by Tas Ren Clarke :-
To authorize and instruct the Treasurer, with the above . of the Trustees, to execute a mortgage on The Tarsangue Property not exceeding $ 10000 for the forbase of rerovoting, Da neve , and otherwise improving said property.
Constitution the Pression assed not proud to gor estimates for doing this eur de sortie auch action have taken, no Amember procent was sitting to
In Witchera planned by mens cremaal usually enjoyed by the boommen who have to work in the 1- that the end vics of Extension Specialists. for convenient planning- is available lot no charge.
offered by the Stonecon Ser wice this ISashame auch the contract The Department, equesture time that powers. be sent to review the d'état disons que ényquestions for comunicat planning Mation by Find. Charlie hechanel, accorded by terry "ovoce)
Tetion :-
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2 :- How much, ifany of the Church funds are available forauch use? The theater was mont frecent and. . no one present had in tia foe toon information regarding the extent
Ulations
I had voted to postpone actions on the question of securing i mortgage su the p .- banage bentel well Tenowe definitely, the extent of repairs to be made- Chavesa definite stimate of the cost - and know what Church funde are available (Motion) by
activ Noted that Trustees bring in full report - regarding-entente of repairkan de live forelemente to be made in the past magen bude on the work- and status of a Milable Charwith fries, three incele from to date ("Lept, 30)
دربونالجدر Mrs. Veres Nacumber was elected Sundry b.S. Sus School Supt for the amandes of 1951 upon the recommendation of the Standing Committee
I was noted to increase the factors Betrivella salary as facesble 30000 per year. The brevene additional amusant mais be designated. to cover certain ipinin to makeit the Convemmel of the poster. Present salary # 82000 plus$30000 for transportation expense total pris to boston $210000! Increase will bring total amount to be paid to position, # 240000)
Theating andjournal. Respectfully Submitted Those Harley V. Landing Check.
special meeting of the Church menhires was called, by that check for Seat Is, following, working service to receive land activation the report of the Trustees. - Enextent of repairs abd Infra aumento to be made in the parsonage. kids on the work and status of available church funds.
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Moderator Prawa presided at the special Church meeting, called by click and Nejat. » Efter briefly receiving the situation, quenous action taken, etc., Mr. Brown states that the inc. Contacted Me. Bouton of Extension Service, Concerning the best consultant obtainable. for conveniente planning, and that Mas. Terale He yours had been recommended. Usa, that Mas Saignes and Mix. Herbert Weight of the Ladies, Benistalent focista shad methat the poaverage to reviens the situation, and that Mi. agnes mecan mondiale if had been considered by the Truetere ch- making them report. Blas for the inaute here were obtained from hed Fenton (computing) and luthier (painting, etc.)
Mr. Clark reported that like to date how totaled berg000. It is intended to paint the interior, a conto, expand chimney pach. proably some gooding. He they made the following mation:
Oto authorize and instruct the Treasurer with the approval of the Trustees to execute a mortgage on the Parsonage Property, not Exceeding #160000, For the purpose of renovating, painting, and otherwise improving said property.
finden reported that although we have $3 000. 00 invested funds in which are available that at checent these securities and evening in excess of the 2/2 0% interest which we would have to pay on the mortgage, and the advised that the - investimento semana.
New Savings reported That New Spinte instant The heating af ters that are und him that auction was sufficientbut probablyneeded expecting. addition al best for the kitchen by having pipes Convey hast under the flow, wacht though there
Mrs. Wright stated that plano included knowing stove, refrigerator, and counter, and seating doorway to attic.
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It was the general opinion that $1600000 would wat ha a sufficient immonet to commer
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Atthe mations care amended to be increased 20 $0,200,20 bu everett vandens. My. Cluster werefaites the amendrunt. ttle motions, as amended, was carried.
Requests fromne Pas ando Vreme. Jotun G. Manter for letters of desnicasions to the Someonele Union Church were presented by the Client. action It was voted that letters be granted to Per. and fire, Manite ).
Un invitation from the South Congrega. tindal Church of Springfield, to send a delegate to the Installation of Olasociale Minister Per. Jochen O. Neill, or Catalan 4. runs -presented. However as no delegate could be found, no action wastaken Meeting adjanimed Aexpectfully Submitted
Sunday observed
Oct. 7
Oct 20 Theo wedding at Church. is I and
at 4 Png Conducted by Interesse "unister Rev. Naroba Bentley Nos 0 Gather y Son Bouguet in "Westry Thay. 21 Unions Thanksgiving The Service The Brumfield Church bunuight the The ka giving message. Collection for Choid. Solo by Bilet Bunchenough - Mio De hvad at the bigand Now. De Sand reported that it was very gratifying to find everyone so willing to assist in planning for this service. The response was wonderful- noxa Doingle refusal-all who participated life saved thematos an had to do is The De hand stressed that all audition this fine avenues was due to these was took fast From arthur 's Bradley of Holland whose ised chosen threatto opened the meeting through Perry Newton alfred Wiggles worth Clarence reach, Philip Benjamin, Mw. DeLared, Albert Buchenough Oceans Moore and Thoroy, The Holland Chow and the forms 144 attended this service and the collection forth I (Hans anders. 17357.
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Decr other Pages IN. Butler preached an Con dida to a special Church ameeting come called for Dia of to take action on hering la pastor.
a special meeting of members was held to authorize Letter of the mission to Clean Banan Leviti) Howard. thise. Howard Jahrnad Thursday, Low ry, requesting a letter do acted as to be able to join the Easthampton Congregational Chicchi on hier Under the circumstances the litter were sent by the Click on "Ing special Dition It enter wanted to authorize theLetter of Niemena -and , To Mrs. Howard
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The heating called on 19/2 to act on hiring a foststor was a fewned with preges by Res Tutte Miller che then retired, Moderation Butions presided. Report of Pastoral Communities and read by Chairman of The Committee, arthur & Suites.
The report of the factoral Committee was accepted. Dies Li (see page, 54. the Fastand Committee presented the following matismes !.. That Rufus W Miller be called as Minister of the Brimfield and Holland Churches, upon completion OF alterations at Brimfield parsonage, solary of $9,22000 per annum (Brimfield 240000, Holland 820,00) to be paid sem-monthly (15th and last day) with Four (H) weeks vacation. Free use of parsonage in Brimfield and moving expenses to Brimfield to be provided. This relationship may be terminated by a two (2) months noties, either by Mister or Cherches Ordination to be arranged as soon as possible After arrival in Brimfield.
Motions want seconded by Charlie eckard Discussion centered upon the inactivity of the trustees ins the waiter of parsonage referire, seper the rate of starting pectoral deities. hunageupon completion of the work The crown station That Mr. estou hat jemand In De 8 to start work on Monday, Die. IT Iwr decided to take an informal mate by closed . Laktat. Chan: Reach was were offerented tillus.
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35 Votes were call. Clamation have made by Ulice Matheson! - That this vote be the FORMAL vote .. Mation carried.
Click sans instructed to issue the Call to The Miller.
possible way to skeet the trustees Find taking necessary action -le jes the parlorage walsh mat only Started bail finished. It was to rented auch that a two months hand clafeed. ponce the Church voted (q3,5) to have this make done and that the trustees have been dila tory in attending to the matter of passage refrain. The only Truethe present at this important.
started until Des 17 st ives roughly estimated that Tab I would have the anchet possibles date to expect completion.
"meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted
December , , 1951
"The Call Dear The Midler :-
as the sterke of the Brimfield and Followed Cherche we are pleased To inform you that at duby called meetings of aler Churches held Deconten gand '3 respectively, it was vitel to extend to you a call to thecomes the pastor of res Churches, upon completion of alterations at the Brimfield farcoagu.
I was also voted to confirm the arrangements prepared to you by oder Pastoral Committee as conditions of the Call These a mange ment
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sine- monthly payments- being made other 15 the and last day of each aos with swith Jours (+) wechs vacation). The use of the forange in Buinfield, and and ing expenses to Infos will be provided. That wewalter of Germancity Grund balie will be taberen uplat the regular Jornal Meetings of the Churches! later this month. Dans for apps Ordinations will be arranged as soon as possible after part area in Brimfield It is further lunderstand that this relationship may be terminated by a two (2) monther notice either to the minister of the churchen. T
With keen anticipation of a avecuseful pastarate solchenelassure Morex shares by the members of the congregation your cordially
(Signed) Burnfield Conque LegationofChurch
(Signed) Mrs. Orth und D. Bradley Click. Holland Congregation Cel Chaud
Note: Holland vated unanimously to call Mr. Miller at a meeting on December 19, 25.
December 20, 1951
Acceptance
Dear Friends :- I have received and now acce px a Call to become the party of your churches The conditions authored in your letter are way vale factory. Intel aunit further informed to and from you Concerning the beginning tate afmy service. Way are coming theothers have Been directed by the Spirit of God and may His presence bless all our future efforts المسير) Ruples Art. Miller
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Dos 14 the Junius Christinas Programas : taranto (media),
Van old-fashione's Christmas Trees, with Init. in the beaten Children from the Frolla and Church
all at the end of the evening.
Goudde lighting Services, and special medical While Melhor Jprovided Christmas music w The hand, wells, and cialis.
Dea vy23 the Annual Meeting was called for Deci -8,1951. The proposed amendments to Lyt -... - both services (Cut IV Lect. a .d.2)
Dec. 2 8 The Great meeting of the Church was held was the Westry at T in. Madriftand Brain forceided 34 members werk forsent for the wall-call. Responded where read for 8 of the 01 visent.
Regarding revision of membership list: The clicked reports That no names have been received from the actions Membership hast since 1941 = That the tasting minutter at Duaber meating, had recommended retiring Jours man IN accordance withthe process outlined in tif. Lass intII- Se ?: It shall be competent for the church by vote to drop From the wall the name of any member whose whereabouts cannot by diligent search be ascertained or who has permanently and without good cause inserted himself From the church. such names to be recommended to the church by the Standing Committee and the ( levre. - That apciet instructions accompanying our (Inval report In The Boston Office emphowized that INACTIVE Insurance, although still legally members of the Church Dressed mit he included in the reported memberships. The clark, therefore recommended a show theusage screening of the membership hat of this time so as to establish a more accurate list to report for I fear Woche- and. before rather than of the the new minister avrames his duties with res so that the decrease inmembership would in no way , refleed upon the ministry. (Transcurre Landen repeated that the For enliten tax andmade
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Materna bay Ma. Charles Dened That Standing committee recherche the manchenchips about, and robert Vercammendad mannes its be placedon an "domactive Niet at ant adjunces Lederen of this meeting. Mation caso verandedans
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Minutes of annual Meeting held for 5, 1951 Lavere reach by the Click and approval.
Treasurer Everett O. Landen read a repeat for the A month period banca Ya130, 1951, do il choce impossible te maken a final report until after Dec. 31. As soon as final report card has completed it will be filed with check! the elevens month report was accepted
ar Landas Treasures complètes his report and will filecom. with Cliente.
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Lagreno Peparecentativa Chalco De L'and read his report which cans accepted and filled withes clude.
Trustees He veritten referent. Moderates Known as alle dagan na demes Katel. New Natale plated their infected the state of Trustees Www. Spammen emailed there belen farement with has report. While he had prepared no before the printed out that work at the parsonage had progressed rapidly since the middle of Desemana, that the content or will the through the time mare drugs where the parties with start their evrak- on the haide, Me Muller has been requested to come and select well- tradeen bonne heure and decide on sulaw of panel eten the Trustees have held a member of melting throughout the year. The Theme Steeple were painted during the summer. The brand in The stuper bing muss required forating again for fontections. "The inside of the cupula had been covered with were to keep the birds seit.
Que-June 1951, and he became report lipt-lille 1951. Jo. 55-59 The reports were accepted and filled with Click.
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Selonslut abrupted and filled with links. Ju. 5%-STS Ulation
Clamation by Roger (Bennett that Mas. Buchenaghi request for good to be used for Pilgrims Fellowship chip ences be granted was recorded by Fruits Leader Motion comme becarried.
ne referat, but it was provided that any connect the presentide, beter.
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Report read by Borthe Brown, accepted and Files with Cik.
The "Music Commetter referat were read the Chairman How Cheater Do Land sull accepted. Www. Benjamins read her letter of resignation ao Director of Youviel stating that the Main committee knew nothing of her interactions.
I motion made by alfred Wigglesworth. To table action, at this time, tras seconded and carried.
Jan in Chairman That Spooner read report for " advertise Reading in Reading" Report was accepted and filed. 8.591 Mam. Limi
Philips Singamine read The report of the nominating Committed (Benjamina, Banband) Niethe Charles Dahind). All 1951 off side Der renominated dan was this storing Reasons as the Committee felt that those who had been serving might be more halfafeed to the mes. minister, As there to as no retiring meter to the returned to office. it was the which of the Committee that appro nominations de made from the flood forthis important officer). The regent unabe accepted. Imatihe was made by John Semago That This proposed amendmenta to the by- laws be voted upon before election of offices.
Everett Lander moved that the matter of the proposed amandmanto ito ly Cos de tabled and that a committee molt to exceed members be appointed to study the genial riccione and submit. -Heraf recall amendments. to the Church enichen a maximum damit 2/3 6 months
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in mes of these amendments and that the date of the Ironund Mermer the Changed do a suvais suitable date. Talon was seconded lug te.
An amendment to the motion by the Clark that all Chincha Officier he mandado even ufficio of this Committee ofly ware and theted by mbi acceder.
On amendmentsthat the Committee report back to the Church at a Special Meeting forias to March 15 was accepted ding The Landen!
Considerable discussions regarding the nearest of having more readand immediately fathermed.
action Hewas fireally wanted :- unanimously that the
Com. on all This meeting be talked and that a committee Below not to exceed Samaruben with all Channel fficiw version members ex officio bon afeparated to study the by-laws for general realtion and that the sufrehasta charge date ofan. martinmeg tio idminutter report recomendade arrendamento, tichen by- laws at a Special Cherche Meeting prises to March 15,1952.
It was voted to appoint the Committee from the Phone The following were nominated :- Pozer Bennett, Yo' Amigo, Ulice Matheson, The Big Bangon; Charles Wie Land. I were rated that Nominations be closed. Noted that the Committee on By law review.) Connect of the 5 comines.
Elect of My Charles De hand moved that The Count cost one Offers ballet for " hant of offering presented by the hecanTida confused nominating Committee , Salat ces cout and Date of Officers with exception of Trimester declared elected day Moderator Suonare.
My he hand then moved that the office of Tutes he left vacant until after the Commettre one by-las revision made recommendations regarding this offer Board. I was printed out, however, that our present by-laws called for élections of a Trustee at the Jamwal Meeting, mareupon To KILL( withdrew his motion.
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brown wanted to idet a muster from The Fires. woondecoded but declined by the Bennett
Charles aro and was nominated qui secondhand.
Tuas noted That nominations be closed. Hated that Chick cantone ballet for Charles Defund entrantes from fan va-Deux, 156 Il ate tuas caix und Mi Wedans elected.
Check Office for 1962.
Collection EvenAtt N. Landen
Clarence Faith Auditor
turister for Supra - Charles De Land
Church Schaffe Supt. . Weiter Mecumber Layman's Representative Charles We hand Landing Committee, Membre at large John Sinago - Ulice Mathivan - Gillian Brons,
Bay of The matter of This. Benjamin's letter of usequation.
reconsideration.
Her av. world that the Benjamins equation not be accepted by that body and that The music Committee be authorized to obtain Necessary music and talk the situation over father with The. Benjamin.
P. Sdriene Me Why This. altbest Of Birchenough, were elected as advisors for the Pilgrim Fellow ship.
Use in Read That besser was elected Chasemana of the
Tatowallom. Since through over sight it was not wanted to except the deepend of the batoul ton mitter at the Speelt Meeting held Des 9- it was viled To decent that deport at this time.
Meeting adminis. Restfully Que netto de
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Resorts
Report of Larmente depresentatives
2 Carpena
Presentations During 1450 the worst invervanging mans has been the genuine internet displayed by The Laymen of subfield in The Church and Its woont This Interest ina particularly active during the absence of a minister - when different lavigne. have done so many fine things for the good the baymen showed new noted by their interests and devotion to the Church. This internet and devotion is not to be underestamentet and should be a source of great pleasure. to the memakers of this Charth Signed) Chander CT. We found for
S. S. Sept. Sunday School Reports The Branfield Chenach) De hadde spent & in 195, with 69 children enrolled and forther mano vithe of famenury to June the Quehaga attendance uso 45.
Theres teacher's meetings su held during this tomane
Children to Pray, the Meaning of Rent and Endless in tora. and Church, Bud planning for Children's Day. Zes chase also met with the Superintendent for individual conferencia.
add a special Leviten offering were used for Church Schools around the world.
In Children's Day The program presented was het around the theme "The hives from the Bible Tach class told some of the Things they had studied in the Bible or about the Bible. elle were presented to 10 children and the majority of the children secured certificates of promo tere are recognition, indicating that they had completed their year's required work. We we're happy to hove parents well represented in the congregation.
In preventing this referat at the above of pagano an superintendent of the Brumfield Church school
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8.8. of the Sum feld ( launch and haddepowerated
You Greve with the plants and staff of theshe as they carote together and seek to understand the thesecond aring of
Congressteruel Sending School Report Lift-De- 1951 S.L. Sejet - Dea Y Tornade and 69 Sp aprila encalled. 48 in attendance Venons. what a ityof atten Avance on the whole. The same course of study has beens followed ficha fall That the. Hanters hade wied."The Closely funded Cameras. ateachers meeting is held once a month, usuallythe second Hed of every month. Eine teachus and supt. attended the teachers Gratitude in These avery Monday Luding the past week in To : ember Each teacher took the brass pertaining to his or her chas. work, The all found the citudios very helpful Vesterist for Land based has-beens donated by Mr. Weway all the boys of the Filequan Fellowship sie dusting to get Started oui faulting themis begotten me that the fall rush is over!
An excellent response to aux Thanhingenting. offering waschase fully given- 8,00 was sent The New England some for ditter Handcrew with 500. 60 begodof good things to eat Que desativar wenche fully delivered by www. 3.B. Braun who made a special trip the ds as this fare! This extend and Thanks spanky.
Give boo to German blev yet to be sent due to the fact we have to obtain the address. Other Inaccionan, fonds have been taken care
was presented with entertainment by the chieben them selves. As such to thank The Bandlow of Holland for being Santa l'oms. We would like to thank the Church of this for the the sun to purchase the candy for the children. Wie Hatch evro wery generano
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happy to saywe had an grand time out of Squalities andthe adulte une diecut voussite, but judge
I've hape to open the less you with a high
to Keep on
50 7. Vall supplies 39.36
Offering (Hint Sandro go held for Business) 16.77
Other Offering Child you entre ppen; 41. 1x- 7:33
14,9%
Rupertfully submitted (signed) Deuna Macomber
Bilgin Fellowship Report.
The belgrade Fellow ship is the reading people group which ments in the Church Vectry Sending Caring for a pregun. of worship and discussion. The cramp is too linge to meet Wesund at different termes. De hade 2 members with a wendt attendlines of 14-18 manbien. The Wave. Theowater havoginin considerable time and help too die Fellowship Fourteen poring forspele attended the Gameische Union) Wat to Fully Vive apenser and received a peloque for the Plagued percentage of members hip peuvent Para Sound interested freundin desmenschlich the naponta theund
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