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In the year 1812 the 24th of September Johannes Steinmetz, in 22nd year, was buried. Funeral sermon preached by Johannes Grebil.
In the year 1813 the 11th of March Samuel Meyer was buried.
In the year 1813 the 16th of March Sophia Dorothea Grossen, wife of the late Daniel Gross at theage of 62 years, 6 months, and 13 day. Funeral sermon preached by Willhelm Heim on the words Ecclesiastes 12, v. 13,14.
In the year 1813 the 6th of April Johannes Lang, 75 years old. Funeral sermon preached by Georg Heim on the words Psalm 90, v. 20.
In the year 1813 the 11th of September Abraham Kuns was buried. Funeral sermon preached by Joseph Hartman on the words Revelation 15, v. 16.
In the year 1813 the 15 November Chatarina Straub, wife of the late Peter Straub, was buried at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 28 days. Funeral sermon by Peter Bienber on the words 2 Thess. 1, part of 7th and Eth verses.
In the year 1814 the 5th of May Elisabeth Silck, wife of Johannes Silck was buried.
In the year 1814 the 18th of July John Reed was buried. Funeral sermon preached by Peter Binder
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Burials
In the year 1814 the 15th of August Adam Wilt, 70 years old, was buried here. Funeral sermon preached by Mr. Willhelm Heim on the words Job 19, v. 25,26, part of v. 27.
In the year 1814, the 7th of DecemberCGeorg Schneider was buried here at the age of 42 years, 6 months. Funeral sermon preached by Willhelm Heim on the words [none named ]
In the year 1815 the 11th of May Maria Ulsch was buried here, wife of Jacob Ulsch at the age of 50 years, 7 months, and 28 days. Funeral sermon preached by Willhelm Heim on the words [none named]
In the year 1816 the 2nd of March Elisabeth Pfautz was buried here at the age of 61 years, 8 months, and 1 day. Funeral sermon preached by Peter Bienber on the words Revelation 20, v. 12.
In the year 1816 the 15th of June Heinrich Wagner was buried at the age of 47 years 11 months and 1 day. Funeral sermon preached by Johannes Grebil on the words Matthew 24, v. 42.
In the year 1816 26th June Adam Ellmacher's wife was buried.
In the year 1816 the 24th of February Georg Nagle was buried in his 52nd year. Funeral sermon preached by W. Heim.
In the year 1817 the 7th of March Daniel Hoffmann was buried.
In the year 1817 the 22nd of May Catharina Marx wife of Johannes Marx and daughter of Johannes Lang was buried at the age of 26 years, 8 months, and 3 days. Funeral sermon preached by J. Grebill on the words Revelation 14, part of the 13th verse.
In the year 1817 the 31st of December Johannes Fry was buried, 17 years 6 months, 27 days. Funeral sermon preached by Willhelm Heim on the words Sirach 40, v. 2.
In the year 1818 the 1st of June Willhelm Stahl's son named Washington.
In the year 1818 the 8th of July Heinrich Fry's child, a son of 7 weeks old.
In the year 1819 the 22nd of May Jonathan Lang was buried at the age of 40 years and 15 days. Funeral sermon preached by Willhelm Heim on the words Revelation, chap. 14, verse 13.
In the year 1819 the 6th or September, Josua and Joseph Frey, sons of Henrich Frey , aged, one 12 years and 5 months and the other 9 years and 5 months.
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Burials
the 19th of September 1819 Anna Went, a daughter of Georg Went, was buried, about 7 months.
the 22nd of September 1819 Abraham Frey, son of Henrich Frey was buried, aged 10 years and 11 months.
the 24th of February 1817 Georg Nagele was buried, aged 53 years. The above is a repetition [This sentance appears in English in a later hand.]
the 15th of December 1820 Hanna Nagele wife of Georg Nagele was buried, aged 60 years and 5 months.
John Adam Wilt was buried the [no date given] 1862.
[Miscellaneous notes on pages after the burials: ]
Sacrament in Pfoutzes Vally Church Nov. 19th 1853 Communicants 4
Entered on this charge April the 1st 1862 only a few members re- main in this church.
John H. Davidson
Baptisms
Caturah, daughter of Isaac and Susannah Troutman, was born February 7th 1860, baptized October 7th 1866 by Rev. J. J. Kerr
Ada, daughter of Isaac and Susannah Troutman was born February 27th 1862, baptized October 7th 1866 by Rev. J. J. Kerr
Senorah, daughter of Isaac and Susannah Troutman, was born November 4th 1863, baptized October 7th 1866, by Rev. J. J. Kerr
Sophia Catharine daughter of Samuel & Sarah Liddick was born October 26th 1866 Baptized January 10th 1869 by Nev. S. Kraft
Frances Anna, daughter of S muel & Sarah Liddick was born October 3rd 1868 Baptized January 10th 1869 by Rev. S. Craft
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[Names on communicants' lists, 1868 - 1870]
David Rumbaugh Mrs. Martha Pumbauch Isaac Troutman & wife Susannah Reuben Fry
& wife Sarah Ann
Mrs. Mary Rinehart
Miss Mary D. Rinehart
Frederick Rinehart
Emanual Tr: outman & wife Malinda Susannah Chubb
David Troutman
Samuel Littic &
wife Sarah Jerome Jones &
wife Elizabeth
Wh. W. Jones
Calven S. Coats
Elizabeth Jones, Sr.
Joseph Ush
derod [?] Ulsch
S. A. Moyer Sarah Killer
Alic Rumhaugh
Gorge Rumbaugh
Mother Troutman
[?] Lighter
Joanna Lighter
Kate Lighter George Craymer wife Hanah
Daniel Strunk
October 30 1869
Calvin S. Coats Recived as Kember of the Sent. Michels Lutheran Church by Consent of the Church Council
Oct 30 1869
Elizebeth Jones, Sr. Recived as member of St. Michel by consent of Council
By Consent of Council Brother l'ichel Noll John H. Noll and Sister Caroline Sarah Caroline A. Noll as recived by sertificate as Communion members of St. Michels Ev. Luthre Church
J. K. Jones Sect.
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April 1870
By concent of Council Dec. 1872 George Cramor & Life Hanah
hare recived as Communion members of St. Michels Ev. luth. Church Daniel Strunk by Confirmation
Samuell Littic & Wife Sarah were confirmed as members of St. Michael Church Dec. 13th 1868
Win. W. Jones Confirmed Harch 7th 1869 I'rs. Elizabeth Jones confirmed March 7th 1869
NO. 1
To the Deacons of the Ev. Luthren Church
Pfoutses Valey Fery Co. Pa.
Dear Erothern in resigning you Long Deem it to be my Duty to transmit to you A report of my pastoriel labor among you as folows to Wit. Ist. Baptisms
Sept.10, 1865 Elisebeth Eve Born May 14, 1659 Adam Troutman April 21,1861 Children of John & lydia Hallman
Sept .15,1866 Benj. Theadore son of Abslom and Mary Jane Gaugler born Aug. 29, 1865
June 17, 1868 Nancy Jane Daughter of Jerome h. & Elisebeth Jones Born April 8,, 1063
May 31, 1869 M. N. Daughter of Jerome K & Elisabet Jones Born March 30, 1869
January 17, 1870 Valeria G Baker aged abut 17 years. n = Mary Stroup M = n =
Alice Rumbaugh
15
n George Eumbaugh
1
1º
John Jones
= 16
Mrs. Kines 25
= Merey Zigler
22
H
Mrs. Margret Ulsh
25
=
= Katey Leighter
21
=
Marey Inhoffe
Jan. 13, 1870 John David Sun of Emanuel an Melinada Troutman born Nov. 5, 1867
Janu. 13, 1870 Charles Jacob son of Isacc an fus. na Troutman born Dec. 22, 1867
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No. 11 Deaths Nov. the 30, 1863 Mrs. Lydia Hallman Died Nov. 28, 1863. Aged 39 years 6mos. 18dys.
March 18, 1864 David Son of E. & M. Levengood Died Mar. 16, o1864. Aged 3 mon. 5 day.
July 10, 1864 John Hollman drowned July 8, 1864 Aged 14 yrs. 11mons. 29 dys.
Sept. 25, 1864 Wm. Miller Died Sept.24, 1864 Aged 12 yrs. 10 mon. 8 days.
Oct. 25, 1864 Jacob Heiser Died Oct. 23, 1964 Aged 4 yrs. 1 month 18 days.
Apr. 26, 1866 John Fryderick Died Apr. 24, 1866 Age 34ys. 10 mo. 7 days.
May 9, 1866. Philip Heiser Died hay 8, 1866 Age 24 ys. 14 dys.
Sept. 22, 1866 Margen Claye son of Feter and Susan Lauter Died Sept. 20 1866 aged 2 ys. 3 mons. 25 days.
July 9, 1867 Mrs. Curlem son Daniel Brant Died July 7, 1867 aged 4 mons. 8 days.
July 1, 1867 Margaret PFoutz Died June 30, 1867 Aged 78 years 6 mons.
Feb. 23, 1868 Marey Eloen Daughter of S.H. & J. Kate Fry Died Feb. 22, 1868 aged 5 months, 9 days.
June 27, 1868 Nancy Jane daughter of J. K. & Elizebeth Jones Died June 25, 1868 aged 2 mo. 17 dys.
Oct. 7, 1868 Elisebeth Ulsh Died Oct. 6, 1868 Aged 64 ys. 7m. 6dya.
March 21, 1870 Droutman died Mar. 19, 1870 Aged 72 years 0 mo. 17 days.
April 30, 1870 Jacob Silks died Apr. 27, 1870 Aged 69 years, 6 mos. 28 dys.
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III. Removals
Mizde CASH David Trouthan Er. Tothe 3 by death 6 by leter
By Ister
April 1866 Hady C. Long and nife Sophia Oreal .rs. Holl Sararh Fry
Sarah Divers
9 removals in all
IV Admission
1. Sarah A. Fry
2. Hay of best her by batis
3. July 69 Elizabeth Ches Ee Efter
4. Oct. Calven . Coats
5. Jan 70 Valerie C. Seher Var
6. Larey Stroup
7. Joanna Leiter
8. Alice numbaust by Lap.
9. I.r. Lichter Conir. 10. & Wife Bar.
11. John Jones
12. Henry Liddick Conf.
13. George xumbaugh bap.
14. Mrs Anny nine bap.
15. Ars Sam Liddick
16. Harey Zigler DEN .
17. John Whitmer ban.
18. wm. Liddick bar.
19. Sam Leonard bar.
20. irs. lag Ülsh tap.
21. Kate Loiter bap.
22. Larey Imhoff tan.
23. John Benker bap.
Minutes of St. michaels Con. Fioutzes Valley, Ferry Co., Fa.
Statement by Fastor
The minutes and record of this congregation lave been poorly and imperfectly kept. All that we row of is in this tool.
During my pastorate we have purchased a new church record, which will be used hereafter in reser in the records of the correction,
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Statement of Pastor cont.
and official acts of the pastor and this old book is to be used as a minute book for the council and all business transactions of the congregation.
The german part of this old record I had translated into english, by Mr. Simon Wirt, of Millersburg, Paurhine Co., Pa. Part of it is transcribed into the new record, and the translation of Mr. Wirt is preserved in the new record for reference.
It is to be hoped that hereafter a correct minute of all business transactions will be kept in this book, and a correct record in the new book.
D. S. Lentz, Pastor
Apr. 30th 1881
April 17th, 1881
According to appointment the congregation assembled, and elected the following officers to serve as follows
fr. John Shrenk reelected as elder for two years.
l'r. Adam Troutman reelected as deacon for two years. Mr. wilson, W. Dimm was elected as trustee for three years. There being no further business to attend to the congregation adjourned for divine services, when the officers elected were in- stalled by the pastor.
A. R. Troutman Secretary
The other officers of the Council are D. Rumbaugh Elder to serve yet 1 year L. K. Ulsh Deacon 11
# 1 year Geo. Krumer Trustee =
n 1 year Michael Noll n "1 2 years
or until successors are chosen.
Evangelical Luthern Council of St. Michaels Church of Pfoutzes Valey Met April 30, 1887
The following Members met at 7 a.m. M. William D. Rumbaugh - Kreamer Troutman - Dimm -- Shrink and Ush, a full Council of which was call to order by Fresident.
On Motion D. Rumbaugh, was installed for President A. R. Troutman = forSec. M. Noll 11 Treas.
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[Council Meeting, April 30, 1887 cont.]
Next following the "rustees & Council agreed to cut Oak tree and have sawed to suitable lumber of which was to rec'd. $8.00 per. thousand of which this'money was to pay backstanding delts.
2nd. Resolution passed by the members of Council, if any be absent here after at Council meeting shall be fined 50 cts. unless a good and reasonable excuse.
May 15th 1881 Collection taken up for bereit of Church, amount handed to Treas. $3.51
Adjourned in orderly manner
A. R. Troutman, Sec.
Church Council of St. Michaels Church
Met Nov. 23, A.D. 1878 and agreed upon
With G. D. Beaver surounding owner of lands bounding the lot of which Adam Wilt was surveyor [?] and furnished a draft markiing Corners and amount of land belonging to said Church, of which new post fend, was put upon the line. Was so agreed upon by the Council with G. E. Beaver showing that G. E. Beaver gave h acre to the Church in addition.to the amount of what the Deed calls for.
Michael Noll
David Rumbaugh
Council
Henry Shrink
George Kramer
Emanuel Troutman
Henry Zigler
Also a subscription was take out for the purpose of raising money to pay for repairing Church, in side and buying Rails and post &c for Church property, the persons subscribing are the following names.
Michael Null
Paid
$10.00
Emanuel Troutman
Paid
10.00
Daniel Zaring
Paid
5.00
Edward Beaver
Paid
5.00
John Hollman
Paid
10.00
Joseph Hart
Paid
2.00
David Rumbaugh
Paid
5.00
Jerome Jones
Faid
.25
Lenard Ulsh
Paid
3.00
Henry Shrink
Paid
7.00
A. R. Troutman
Paid
5.00
Geo. Kremer
Paid
5.00
Henry Zigler
Paid
1.00
Wmı. Brandt
Paid
10.00
Isaac Troutman (would not pay, was paid by others)
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Subscription Continued &c
Jerry Rinehart
Paid
$10.00
Nertin Rinehart
Paid
5.00
Abram Iong
Paid
2.00
David Micabugh
Paid
5.00
Solimon Herald
Paid
2.00
Recd. from Turkey valey
Paid
6.00
O. N. Sing [ ? ]
Paid
1.00
A. S. Bostwic
Paid
2.00
In addition to these minutes above the following are collections of taken up during Services of different times given to Treas.,
Oct. 1
Collection of $ 1.13
November 27th 1881
Collection
3.33
Pfoutzes Valey June 10, 1882
According to appointment the Council met for the Transaction of Church Business and as majority of members of the Council were not preasant there were know futher business arranged. Members
of council that were preasent were:
Michael Noll, Treas. A.R.Troutman, Sec.
Members absent W. W. Dimm George Kremer S. K. Ulsh David Rumbaugh
Henry Shrenk
Who according to the Resolution adopted by the majority of the Council on the lost meeting ave indebted a fine of .50 cent s each to be paid into the hands of the treasure Total amount of fine on five members $2.50 Due Treas.
Know further arrangments
A. R. Troutman, Sec. June 10, 1882
Pfoutz Valley, Pa. Dec. 15th 1883
A special meeting was called by the officers and members of St. Michael's Congregation to take into consideration the admission or uniting the St. James's Congregation with St. Michale's, and forming it as one congretion, but reserving every third sermon to be preached at St. James' Church by the pastor elect for St. Michael's.
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[Pfoutz Valley, special meeting Dec.15th 1883 cont.0
recorded upontthe records of St. Michale's also a motion was made that the proceedings of our meeting be adopted as a whole, and was approved of.
Next in order was the Election of Church officers for the Ensuing Year.
Which are as follows. Viz
L. K. Ulsh ) Deacons
John L. Dimm)
Michael Noll ) Elders
M, L. Erlenmeyer)
James Whitmer ) Jerome Castle ) Trustees
D vid Rumbaugh )
l'o more business a motion to adjourn was called for.
M. L. Erlenmeyer Secty.
Pfoutzes Valley, Pa. Dec. 7'' 1896
The Pfoutzes Valley Luthern congregation of the Ct. Michaels church held a congreg tional meeting but six families being re- presented. The purpose of the meeting was to elect a new council. Part of council had resigned and one vacancie was caused by the death of M. L. Erlenmeyer who had been secretary of that body for some time.
Michael Noll was eleted chairman of the meeting and A. T. Holman Secy. The following parties were elected by acclimation
Elders (Michael Noll (Levi R. Ulsh
Deacons (Leonard Ulsh (John T. Dimm
(A. T. Holman
Trustees (Jerome Castle (James Witmer
Permanent Chairman (l'ichael Noll
= Secy. (A. T. Holzen
[ added in another hand]
Apr. 17''1897 Also The vacancie of Reuben Fry was caused by death
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[Pfoutzes Valley, Pa. Dec. 7''1896] cont.
It was further agreed to hold an anual congregational meeting in the church on the second Caturday of December of each year for the purpose of transacting such business as may be before the coucil.
The church being with out 's pastor for five months it was agreed to give the Rev. Flick a call as pastor. He having preached a trial sermon a few weeks previous to this meeting. There beeing no more business, adjourned.
A. T. Holman Secy.
tu going back and searching the records of the Council we find that if any member of council does not attend the meetings called they are subject to a fine of 50; for cach offence, unless they present a plausible excuse.
The Decipilule requirs the Secy to act as Treasurer of council to account for settlement at each annual meeting.
[The following loose papers came with the records of Saint Michael's Church]
October the 2nd 1614
Communicants list from Foutzes Vally
1. Heinrich Erocknuge
2. and wife
3. Henrich Dimm
4. and wife
5. Jacob Bock
6. Wilhelm Saure
7. and wife
8. Anna
9. Jacob Lang
10. and wife
11. Georg Karl 12. Heinrich Frey
13. AND WIFE
14. Johannes Kepner
15. and wife
16. Christina
17. Henrich Lang
18. and wife
19. Heinrich Ulsch 20. and wife 21. Jacob ***
?
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[October 1814 Communicants] cont;
22. Johannes
23. David hepner [ crossed out ]
24. and wife [ crossed out ]
25. Georg Holman
26. Georg wilt
27. Madga. Stollenberger
28. Elisa. Werfolt
29. Esta Lischer
30. Elis. Schneider
31. Cath. wagner 32. Cath. Hofman
33. Harga Wilt
34. Barbara Silk
35. Elis. Frank
36. Elis. Wilt
37. Susanna Hermann
38. Maria Visch
39. Marga Herman 40. Elis Herman
41. Rahel Halman
42. Caht. Herman
#3. Hanna Holman
44. Marga Wilt
45. Cath, Holman
[46.] Jacob Marx
47. and wife 48. Elisabeth Carl
Salley Kepner was borne in March 15, 1819
Henry ruen Weaver was borne in October 8, 1819 Samuel Maria
Susana Heilman bap. the 3 December 1819
Mr. Daniel Fry bot from G. Marks 11/16 Gallons wine 30 Hay 1828 $1.02
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we the undersigned members of Ant. Michel Chungl do agree to Employ the her. C. William time Catherine Preacher to porech for us the house year 2032 bedre 19th year of his Service he agrees to preach for every four weeks for the several Sums to our names annerec
John Lepuor
$ 3.00
Doniel Fry
.50
Covid Lemmer
1.20
E-quel Lein
1.00
John Y. Tilburg
.50
lím. Letme
.50
John Grebb
Sammel Dím
John Sypher
LAar Ketrich
.50
localis Hirts
Christofer Vlet
Kery Bets
.25
George Leta
.25
Bura
.50
Nicholas Hetrick
.50
Samuel Leise
.50
doha Dim
.50
George Lexpert
.25
1.Com WILL
1.00
George Grube
.25
David Kely
[ doneden] Leiser
.50
Issac Fautz
.50
Devid Pfiller
.50
Kary [Scherefer]
.25
Joseph [Funtine]
.50
Fat to llela
August 18
Becd
.50
June 23
Recieveć
2.75
Received the 26 March 1835
the sum of
7.50
J. Y. Rein
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St. Michael's Congregation Pfoutze's Valley April 21st 1900
Council met and made the following nominations were made Lewis Zigler was nominated for Elder and J. F. Rumberger was nominated for Trustee. Lewis Zeigler is to serve the unexpired term of Michael Noll, deceased, and J. F. Rumberger for the unexpired term of John Noll who moved away.
For the balance due the Treasurer in former minutes .. the Treasurer acknowledges satisfaction.
Ballance due the Sexton B Haring on former pledges deducting what he has receipted paid $6.00
.
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Book #2
Form of Constitution and Discipline of the St. Michaels Evangelical Luthern Church of Pfoutzesvaley Pa.
Chap Ist.
Preliminary Principles
Beleving that the object for which the church was established, by Jesus Christ its Divine Founder and Head, Can be secured only in an associaed capacity and that as order is necessary to the Property of every association it is the duty of evry individual church to adopt such form of government and discipline as shall be concistent with the spirit and precepts of the New Testament, We whose names are under signed hereby solmly form ourselves into a Christian Church.
In doing this wereceive as a bond of union the doctrinal art- icles of the Augsburg Confession beleiving that they teach the firm damental doctrines of the Word of God in a manner sub- stancialy correct.
But above all human creeds we acknowledge the Wholy Scriptures as the wholly infallible and sufficient rule of faith and prac- tise, and hereby pledge ourselves to God and each other to be goverened by the following Constitution and Discipline.
Chap 2nd
Of the Church its Name.
Duties Offices &c.
Sec. Ist This Church shall be knowen by the name of St. Michaels Evangelical lutheran Church of Pfoutzesvaley, Pa.
Sec. 2nd The Duties incumbent on this congragation are
A. To see that the word of God be preached in its purity, and the Sacriments be administered according to the forms of the Evangelical Luthern Church.
B. To labour for the purity of its members in faith and practice.
C. To provide adiquete religious instructions for the children of the Church.
D. To give a just and adiquete support to its p. stor.
F. To provide for the purpetuction of an Evangelical ministry and assist in spreadding the Gospell to the ends of the earth.
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E. To make provision for its worth poor. &
Sec. 3 The Officers of this Church shall be a Pastor, to Elders, To Deacons and Three Trustees.
Chap 3rd
Of Bishop or Pastor
Sec. Ist The office of Bishop or Pastor was instituted by our Lord Jesus Christ and is of perpetual standing in the church.
Sec. 2nd The pastor must be the husband of one wife vigilant, sober of good behavior given to hospitality apt to teach, not given to wine, not greedy of filthy lucre Not a brawler not covetous; but patent and who ruleth well his own house Loving his children in subjection with all , ravity; and moreover he must have a good report of them which are without.
Sec. 3rd He must be a member of the Evangelical Luthran Synod of Central Fe. if not a member of this Synod on tak- ing char, e of this Congregation he shall unite with it at the first meeting of Synod after such pastorial relations shall have been formed.
Sec. 4 The duties of the pastor are principaly these
A. To give himself' to prayer and the studdy of Gods Word.
B. To Conduct the Services of the Sanctuary. Expound the Word of God and Administer the Secraments of the Church,
c. To visit the people of his charge especialy the sick the fatherless and the widow.
D. To pay particular attention to all who are without the Church and endevour to let (lead) them to Christ.
E. To Catechise the children of the church and these who are candidates for Confirmation:
F. To pray with and instruct inquiring souls wherever he may deeme it advisable.
Sec. 5 He shall not knowingly grant to a member of any other Church any privalidge to which such member is not entitled in his own church.
Sec. 6 Should the pastor at any time five cause of Offense in doctrin or life (Which may God in Mercy prevent) it shall be the dity of the Church Council Lernestly to exhort him several times to repentance and re- formation, and if this should prove ineffectual or if the case be such as to bring disgrace upon the Church. 2nd. To report him to the President of Synod.
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Chap Eth.
Of Elders, Deacons & Trustees
Sec.1 The Elders, Deacons and Trustees are the repasentatives of the whole church and are selected by the members of the church as their agents to perform some of the duties originally devolving upon the members themselves. 0 Sec. 2 No one shall be elected to the office of Elder or Deacon who is not a member in full communion with the church, and who does not bear a good christian character.
Sec. 3rd According to Sec. 3rd Chap. 2nd. There shall be elected Two Ilders, Two Deacone and Three Trustees to Serve a term of Two 2 years except the Tru tees who shall serve 3 years and they shall be so chosen that a part only viz one Flder one 1 Deacon and one Trustee retire from office at the same time.
Sec. 4 Then persons have duly elected they shall be inducted into their office according to the form precribed by the Church bide Litrrey &c
Sec. 5 The principles dutes of the Elders are these Ist. They shall set before the Church a truly Christian example. 2nd. They shall take that soundness of doctrine and that wholesome discipline are mantained in the Church.
3rd. They shall attend the prayer and other devotional exercises of the church and in the abcence of the Pastor see that they are conducted deacently and in order.
4th. When discord and controvercies arise they shall exert themselves to the utmost in the use of evry scriptural means reconcile the parties concerned and restore Peace.
Sec. 5th If the Pastor desire it they shall accompany hin in his visits to the sick.
Sec. 6th They shall see that all the temporal affairs of the Congracations are duly attended to and administered and aid in the execution of any measures adopted to provide its wellbeing.
Sec. 6th The duties of the Deacons are chiefly the following Ist. They shall set before the congrigation a truly Christian example.
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Sec. 6th cont .:
2nd. They shall reder all necissary and in the Services of and especialy in the administration of the Lords Supper.
3rd. They shall take up all collections in the Church and pay the Sums collected into the hands of the Treasure as often an he may consider it necessary for the good of the church.
4th. They shall see that according to the command of the master the Pastor receives a just and ade- quete Support and that all things connected with the Puplic Worship of God be done decently and in order.
Sec. 7 The duties of the Trustees are principly the following
Ist. They shall endeavor with the help of God to set their own household and the whole congregation a worthy example by their Christian work and Conversation.
2nd . They shall take care that the property of the Church is not injured or destroyed and that the house of Worship & any other buildings belong- ing to the Church are kept in good repair.
3rd. That the deeds and other important documents of the Church are carefully preserved.
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