A MONTHLY DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OP THE GRACE REFORMED CHURCH AND SUNDAY SCHOOL.
VOLUME 1.
FORT WAYNE, IND., JULY, 1889.
NUMBER 7.
THE PASTORATE.
HE FIRST year of the present pastorate ended with the 1st of June. To the pastor and peo- ple of Grace Church this was a year of great anxiety, and earnest toil. One year ago the pastel' and his family, had the trying experi- ence of severing their relations with the be- loved people of their former parish. Seven years of prayer- ful work among this people, was suf- ficient to endear and wed them to our hearts. Though having no longer the spiritual oversight of those people, they shall never be forgotten, and we shall always continue to cherish in our hearts a tender solicitude for their success, and for their spiritual well-being.
In coming among the ]>eople of Grace Church we were strangers in a strange landman exjierience that is more trying in the pastoral life than in any other. There is no other sphere of life, in which' a man .so much needs the sympathy, and love of the people as in the pastoral life. No class of men so fully appre- ciate the esteem and affleetion of the people, as do the ministers of the gospel. The pastor is an evan- gel of love; his theme is the story of redeeming love ; his life like unto that of his master, is a life of self-sacrificing love ; his joy of heart a reciprocation of love on the part of his people. A peo- ple cannot inflict a more distressing wound upon the pastor's heart than to return to him evil for good. Many in- tentional wrongs are often offered to pastors. They bear it all quietly and without an open rebuke, but in their hearts, there is a piercing, driving pain and sorrow.
A stranger among a strange people, the pastor, it seems, must first prove himself before he can feel himself established in the confidence, and appreciation of his flock, and before he can rely upon their hearty co-operation in his work. It perhaps should not be so, but it re- quires long and patient work and wait- ing, in many instances, before a pastor has won the full confidence of a parish.
In these j^articulars many of tire people of Grace Church have proven them- selves happy exceptions. During our first year's pastorate among this people, we have been assured of the esteem and good will which they have for their pastor, and of their willingness to co- operate with us, in the work which the Master has assighed unto us.
Throughout this past year Grace Church has been taking courage. In every department of church work there has been a revival, and au onward movement. The church is every day establishing itself more fully in the con- fidence of the community, and there are appearances of progress and growth upon every baud.
It is hoped that after one year of work among the people of Grace Church the jiastor's designs and motives are fully understood. He feels that his word and work, should be a suffi- cient warrant to the people, of of his solicitude for the church and of his good will toward all, from the greatest unto the least. A pastor's motives are sometimes misunderstood and sometimes willfully misinterpreted. Our design has been, and shall con- tinue to be, to preach by word and ex- ample Christ and Him crucified. Our only solicitude is to advance the interest of Grace Church, and to build up its membership in holiness of heart. The pastor has no confidence in the success of any work that is promj>ted by other than the most candid and purest of mo- tives.
In the out start of this new pastoral year, we hope there may be a mutual confidence on the part of pastor and people, and that there may be mutual esteem and love, and a hearty co-opera- tion in all the work of the church. We have a common interest before us, the success of Grace Church. Let this fact be uppermost in our hearts, and foremost in our prayers. The pas- tor has been so frully convinced of his need of the full co-ojDeration of his peo- ple in his work, that he shall feel him- self justified, to vacate the pastorate of any church, so soon as he can not have the sympathy and help of his people.
We believe that Grace Church has before it an open door. An open door J of opportunity — to haverst many souls. I
Truely the harvest is plenteous. How very many families are becoming avail- able to the church. How many child- ren there are, that remain for us, to be gathered into the Sunday-school, where they may he won for the Lord. Is the church now ready to go forth to such a harvest of souls '? _ Let Grace Church not become forgetful of its opportunities. By diligent and united effort in a very- few years, Grace Church shall have an enrollment of twice its present membership, and it shall be sheltered under the roof of a comforta- ble and commodious church home. Let our efforts be united, earnest and prayerful, and the Master will give us the kingdom.
In the afternoon of June 25, the pastor and his family made a visit to the Or- phan's Home. We Mere glad to find Father Rettig and his estimable lady, and all the children in good health, and in good cheer. We are always delighted to visit the home, and see how kiudly the little ones are cared for, and how orderly and well behaved these children are. Their lot has certainly been cast in a pleasant place.
The home is to be enlarged in the near future, its present quarters are be- coming two crowded. The home has just recently received a large bequest, of about $10,000. There are at present fifty-two children at the home, and three more are to be added in a few days.
While at the home on this afternoon, we had the pleasure of meeting the members of the Home Mission Board of the Central and Northwest Synods. The Board was holding its quarterly meeting at the home. The members of the board present were the following: Rev. M. G. I. Stern, of Indianapolis; Rev. F, R. Schwedes, of Terre Haute ; Rev. Accola, New Phila- delphia, Ohio; and Rev. Henry Nau, Galion, Ohio. This board is doing- very thorough and efficient work. Rev. C. Schaaf, of the St. John's Church aud Mother Marguarid were also at the home at this same time. Our visit was enjoyed very much, indeed. Let us not forget the home in its wants. The Lord will remember the orphans through his people.
GRACE CHURCH VISITOR.
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The anniversary services of the church, June 9th, were both pleasant edifying. The attendance at the ser- vices morning and evening were quite large. The presence of Rev Loo.se and his lady during these meetings added very materially to the pleasantness of the occasion. The church was de- lighted with them, and they with the church. The Sabbath morning sermon, preached by Rev. Loose, was received with great favor by the congregation.
At the evening service brief ad- dresses were made by different persons. F. D. Paulus spoke upon the work of the Sabbath school, D. W. Lorder, the finances of the church, Miss Emma Ersig, the Ladies Missionary and Aid Society.
Grace Church has reasons to rejoice in the measure of sucsess with which it- has been blessed, during the time of it;; existence. Let the coming years of the church's history be years of prayer- ful and consecrated toil and Grace Church will bee rune a powerful agent for good, both at home and abroad.
MISSION BAND.
The Children's Mission Band which , has been in process of organization for some time, finally perfected its organ- ization on Sabbath afternoon, June 23, by the adoption of a constitution and the election of officers. We publish be- low the constitution, so that each mem- ber of the Band can have a printed copy of it. The organization was affected with about forty members. This is a fair beginning, with ample room for im- provement. The society should in a short [ time have a member-hip of not less than one hundred and fifty or two hundred. The Band lias already done excellent work, and we are c mfident the little folks will be a band of earnest workers. One of the, objects of the baud is to in- stil in the hearts of the children and youth the spirit of missions. This era of the church is characteristically a mis- si ma ; era. The child's heart should be i ermeated with this spirit. This society will aim to make at once little mission- aries out of its members, by .sending them out into the city to solicit members for tl.e band, and also for the Sabbath School. This band will also aim to
infuse the spirit of giving into the hearts of the children. The church should endeavor to instill this spirit into the hearts of the little ones, so that the eoniiiie- generation, may be liberal and generous hearted. We hope to see all the children of the church and Sabbath- school, and many others become mem. bers of our Mission Baud. Let the members and friends of the church en- courage the children in their work. The following persons were elected to office for the coming six months : Mrs. Zartman will act as President for the first six months; Vice-President, Etta Souder; Secretary, Alice Conet; Treas- urer, Josie Zartman. Visiting Com- mitte— Jessie Bradley, Flora Munn, Lizzie Rudisil, Daisy Walters, Carrie Souder, Myrtle Long, Mamie Vorder- mark, Gracie Little.
The society will hold its regular meetings in the afternoon of the first Sabbath of each month. The next meeting of the Band will beheld on the first Sabbath of July.
The following is the constitution adopted by the Baud :
ARTICLE I.
This Society shall be called "The Mission Band" of the Grace Reformed Church of Fort Wayne, Ind.
ARTICLE II.
Its object shall be to interest and in- struct the children in missionary work, and raise funds for the same.
ARTICLE III.
The membership of this Society shall consist of the children and youth of the congregation, and others who may be deemed worthy of membership.
ARTICLE IV.
The officers of this Band shall be President, Vice-president, Secretary and Treasurer. There shall also be a Visiting Committee, to be appointed monthly.
areicle v.
The President or Vice-president sjiall preside at alL meetings of the Society.
The Secretary shall keep a roll of the members and a careful reord of the proceedings.
The Treasurer shall take charge of the funds and make a monthly report of the same.
The Treasurer shall disburse them according bo the vote of the Society, and with the consent of the pastor.
The Visiting Committee shall visit all the children of the congregation ar.d others, and invite them to become mem bers. This committee shall also do the errands of the Society.
ARTICLE VI. The meetings of the Band shall he held on the tirtst Sabbath of the month. at the church, unless otherwise desig- nated and shall be opened and closed with devotional exercises.
ARTICLE vn. The election of officers shall take place semi-annually (or quarterly,) at one of the regular meetings of the Band.
ARTICLE VIII.
This Constitution can be amended at any regular meeting of the Society,- by a two-thirds vote of the members pres- ent, provided notice has been given at a previous meeting.
ARTICLE IX.
This Band shall be under the control of one or more of the older members of the church, who shall be appointed by the consistory.
MARRIAGE BELLS.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Piepinbrink, 48 W. Washington street, June 12th, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Nettie, to Rev. E. Cal- vin Rust, late of the Theological Semi- nary at Collegeville, Pa. The family and a few friends were the only present to witness the ceremony. Among the guests was Rev. John B. Rust, of Can- ton, Ohio, brother of the groom. The bride and groom were the recipients of some very handsome presents, and they carry with them the best wishes of their many friends. Rev. Rust has before him a promising future. We feel confident that he will fill the pastoral office with credit to himself and to his calling. He has been fortunate in securing for him. self such an amiable, compauion, who i we are certain, will be an earnest and devoted co-laborer with the pastor in his work-. Rev. Rust enters upon his ministerial work at Somerset, Ohio, where he and his lady will be kindly received and where there is open for them both a pleasant and fruitful field of labor. The pastor of Grace Church feels himself peculiarly responsible, to a certain extent af least, for the success of this brother and his companion in this field of labor. Inasmuch as he fir.st recommended this brother to the people of the Somerset charge, and now has also been instrumental in iden- tifying with him in his work "his better- half." We hope to hear of a good work done in their field of labor and of a happy and prosperous life. They have the good wishes ami prayers of Grace Church and pastor in their work.
GRACE CHURCH VISITOR.
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Swander's 36 00
Bethel, Fairfield Charge 54 99
Germantown 43 G7
Greenville, in six months DO CO
Miami sburg 02 75
Fairfield 131 05
Springboro 100 31
Xenia Mission Band 42 48
Miarnisburg Mission Band 17 84
In Treasury 7 92
Collection at Lewisburg 11 24
$1,002 44
FUNERAL NOTES.
John Nerliood, who had his home with the family of Henry Smith, 106 DeWald street, died Tuesday morning, June 25, ■was aged 74 years 1.0 months and 6 days. He was born in Snyder county, Pa., and removed to Allen county, Ind., in 1861, and to the city of Fort Wayne in 1864. In his life, this brother is spoken of by every person as having been honest and upright and harmless. The family and his friends will greatly miss him. He leaves three brothers and three sisters to mourn his death.
The pastor was assisted in the funeral service by a good brother, who has had a life-long acquaintance with the de- ceased. The funeral was held Thurs- day morning, June 27. The Lord makes us mindful of our frailty and of the hour of our departure.
We have before us a copy of Dr Swander's new book, entitled "The Re- formed Church." Dr. Swander is a very able, clear, and forcible writer. We hail with joy this new book from his pen. In this booklet the Dr. gives. First, a history of the Reformed Churh. Secondly, writes of the dec- trine of the church, then of the govern- ment, and eulius and customs of the Reformed Church. The church has for a long time been in need of such a book. Very many of the . Reformed families have a very meager and superficial knowledge of the history, doctrine, and government of their church, and are not able to give a very satisfactory ex- position of the faith which is in them. Willis Souder is agent for this book and will canvass Grace Church. Every family should secure a copy of this book and make it a book of study. The price of the book i; 60 cents, which brings it within purchasing reach of every fam- ily. Buy the book while you have an opportunity, and read it.
CONRAD NEIREITER, INSURANCE AGENCY,
Insures against Fire, Lightning and Cyclones. Office at Besidence, No. 209 West Washington street, Fort Wayne, Ind.
GRACE REFORMED CHCRGH.
Our Church Parlors on East Washington St., between Barr and Lafayette streets.
SERVICES.
Sabbath morning, 10:30
Sabbath evening - - - - - - 7 :30
Sunday School, 9 :30
Teachers' meeting Sabbath evening - -0:30 Prayer meeting Wednesday evening - 7:30 Come, and welcome to these services.
A. K. Zaktman, Pastor. Besidence 70 West Jefferson street.
CONSISTORY. Elders. Deacons.
J. DlCKEESON, t H. I'. VORDERMARK,
F. D. Paultjs, G. W. Soliday,
D. W. SOUDER. J. E. LONERGAN,
BREVITIES.
Excursions to Island Park.
Hot weather makes sleepy church- goers.
The Children's Mission Band is now equipped for work.
The ladies social for the Plymouth mission netted $23.15.
The collection for the Reformed Church at Johnstown amounted to §15.87.
Grace Church will Have its annual excursion to Island Park the latter part of August.
Quarterly communion services Sab- bath morning, July 7th. It is the duty - of every member to be at this service.
The Normal class has about com- pleted its first term in the c mrse. They will have a vacation of several months.
Philip Keuchle and family have re- moved to Chicago. Miss Ella Middle- ton has gone to St. Paul. We regret to lco.se these people from our church.
The paster will prench a Fcurth of July sermon Sabbath evening, July 7. An invitation is extended to all the patriotic sens and daughters of liberty to be present at this service.
The new house on the pa's mage lot is under roof. Very many favorable comments have already been m d 3 up on the plan and arangement of the house. No doubt every i erson will be pleased- with it.
The pastor's sermon on •'Lawlessness and Riot," or ''The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing," was not two hours long as stated by one of the city papers. It does not require that length of time to shear the wolf.
Island Park Assembly opens the last of this month. The best of talent has been engaged for the season. Very mamr of our reople will attend the as- sembly, and each one will be fully re. paid for going.
Mr. and Mrs. Bolander, and the pas- tor ami family recently spent an after- noon with Mr. Rudisil's. The afternoon was spent very pleasantly, and was al-
together too short. We enjoy very much our visits among our good country people, and expect to be able to see them all, and often during the summer season at their homes.
Ofb next Quarterly Communion service will be held Sabbath morning July 7. The pastor shall hope to see the entire membership of the church in attendance. No one can absent himself from these services without doing him- self a very serious injustice. An oppor- tunity will be given at this service for the reception of new members into the church. Preparatory services on Fri- day evening July 5.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Monthly Consistory Meeting and meeting of the trustees, Monday even- ing, July 1.
Monthly meeting of Ladies' Mission- ary Society, Wednesday evening, July 3rd.
Preparatory services, Friday evening, Julv 5. at 8 o'clock. Every member of the church should be at this meeting.
Communion services Sabbath morn- big, July 7, at 18:30.
Children's Mission Band, Sabbath afternoon, July 7.
SALEM'S REFORMED CHURCH, DUTCH RIDGE.
This congregation is arranging to re- model their church in the near future. The walls are to be papered or ptin^ed, and the pulpit stand is to be recon- structed, and the whole house is to have a thorough renovation. With such changes made, this will make a very tasty and pleasant house of worship. The congregation is very active and in good earnest about their work.
The strawberry and cream social held Saturday evening, June 15, netted the church some §30. This money is to be used in reconstructing the church.
We publish below the report of the treasurer of the Woman's Missionary S iciety of Miami Classis, showing the amount of money raised by the different congregational societies in this classi , It is certainly a good showing, remem- bering that it was all money raised for missionary and other benevolent pur- poses. We hojoe this good report may inspire the ladies society of Grace Church with increased zeal in their work.
First Church, Dayton $183 00
Trinity, Dayton 132 48
Xenia 97 11
West Alexandria 19 80
Bloom Centre 34 83
(".RACE CHURCH VISITOR.
IE Vol' Wan i ro lU'Y
l'KV GOODS
Cheap, go to tlu' Boston Store.
STEWART & HAHN.
DREIEE & BEO.,
DRUGGISTS,
Dealers in Surgical Instruments, Crutches, and QElectric Butteries. Sole agents for Kin;; Tinted
Paint. Cornel' Calhoun and Columbia streets,
l'ort Wayne, Ind.
MORGAN & BEACH, Fort Wayne, Ind.,
Have the largest Stock in the city of Builders' Hardware, Steel Roofing. Doors, Sash, Blinds, Wringing and Washing Machines, Churus of a 1 kinds, Screen Doors, Wire Nettings, etc.
BARROWS' GALLERY,
Best located, best appointed. Finest Photo- graphs in the city.
je5To2 and 04 Calhoun St, Fort Wayne, Ind.'Qft
WM. MEYER & BRO.,
HATTEKS AND GENTS FURNISHERS,
No 34 Calhoun Street.
VORDERMARKS,
the Old and Reliable
BOOT AND SHOE DEALERS.
Look for the Big Bed Boot, 32 Calhoun St.
GUMPER'S
GREAT KEYSTONE CASH GROCERY,
The best of everything lower than anywhere. Prompt delivery. No. 240 Calhoun St., Fort Wayne.
NEW FIRM. NEW GOODS.
RENNER, CRATSLEY & CO.,
(Successors to Keil & Bro.) Jobbers of
BOOKS, STATIONERY, WALL PAPER
56 Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, Ind.
M. L. FRANKENSTEIN,
Corner of Ban- and Washington Streets,
PURE DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
And all Toilet Articles.
MERGENTHEIM'S BAZAAR,
Northwest corner of Calhoun and Maine, Headquarters for
ALL KINDS Of MILLINERY GOODS.
Largest assortment at lowest prices.
LOUIS WOLF & CO.,
St Calhoun Street,
DRY GOODS AND CARPETS,
Notions and Cloak9, CURTAIN GOODS.
FURNITURE,
CARPETS,
BABY CARRIAGES, LAMPS. FOSTER FURNITURE COMPANY.
ERASTUS SHUMAN,
— Headquarters for —
NEW AND SECOND-HAND FURNITURE And Stoves op All Kinds.
Also Pawn Broker. NO. 43 East Maiue.
MEYER BROS. & CO.,
Fort Wayne | St. Louis | Kansas City | Dallas
Agents for Sherwin, Williams Co.'s
•US-PURE COLORED PA1NT=®»
After six years' experience with the above Paint,
we feel secure in the statement that it is the
Best, Cheapest, Most Durable and Universally
Most Satisfactory Paint we have ever handled.
J. W. YOUNGE, M. D., PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
No. 79 East Washington Street.
C. C. GUMPER, CONFECTIONER AND BAKER.
Ice Cream, Soda Water, Cakes, Pies, and Jellies No. 238 Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, Ind.
A. F. GESSLER,
—Dealer in—
FRESH, SALT AND SMOKED MEATS,
Home-made Sausages of all kinds. GO East Main Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
J. C. PELTIER, UNDERTAKER AND ENBALMER,
Telephone 25. Office open day and night No. 17 West Wayne St.
W. D. HENDERSON,
— Dealer in—
HAY, STRAW, GRAIN & MILL FEED.
Telephone 144. No. 69 East Columbia St.
SIEMON & BRO., BOOKSELLERS.
Wall Paper, Window Shades. School Books at lowest prices. 50 Calhoun Street.
ROOT & COMPANY,
Wholesale und Retail Dealers in Foreign and Domestic
DRY GOODS, CARPETS, ETC.
40 and 1 48 Calhoun und 15 W. Maine Sts.
P. E. COX,
PRACTICAL SANITARY PLUMBER,
29 West Maine St., Fort Wayne, Ind.
SUMMIT CITY STEAM LAUNDRY
Under the new proprietor has been refitted with the latest improved Laundry equipments, and with the assistance of a first-class laun- drymanis prepared to do first-class work for its patrons. Corner W. Superior and Plumb streets. Wagon will answer all calls. Tele- phone 85.
M. F. KAAG,
Importer and Dealer in
CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENSWARE,
Lamps, Chandeliers, etc., No. 5 East Columbia Street, Fort Wayne, Ind. Agent for Ohio Stone-ware.
H. W. CARLES,
A full line of
FANCY GROCERIES.
Choice Teas and Coffee a specialty. 40 W. Berry street.
M. L. ALBRECHT,
Manufacturer of
FINE CARRIAGES
Corner of Barr and Main Streets.
Y^AGNER'S DRUG STORE,
H. G. SOMMERS, Pl'023.
Drugs, Chemicals, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Class, Toilet Articles. Wholesale and retail Drugs. No. 35 Calhoun street
DR. G. A. ROSS, HOMCEPATHIC PHYSICIAN & SURGEON
84 Calhoun street, Fort Wayne, Ind. Office hours, 7 to 8 a. in., 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p. m. Tele- phone 28.
F. D. PAULUS
Has removed his store to Nos. 53 and 55 East Main street, where he can be found with the newest, best and most complete line, of Farm Implements in the City.
FOR FINE GROCERIES
and the best of Coffee Roasted the day you get it, go to
PIKE'S GROCERY,
80 Calhoun street.