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PASTORS  Pages     2—  3 

DIRECTORS  OF  RELIGIOUS  EDUCATION     .  4— 

CLERKS   5— 

TREASURERS   6— 

FINANCIAL  SECRETARIES   7— 

CHURCH  SCHOOL  SUPERINTENDENTS       .  8— 

DEACONS   9—16 

DEACONESSES   17—24 

TRUSTEES   25—  32 

ADDITIONAL  OFFICERS   33—  36 

MEMBERS   37—144 

CHURCH  ATTENDANCE   145—149 

BAPTISMS   150—177 

MARRIAGES   178—193 

DEATHS   194—208 

MEETINGS   209—304 

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April  22,  1958 

Mr.  Ernest  0.  Geigis, 
99  Claremont  Ave., 
New  York,  N.  Y. 

Dear  Mr.  Gel sis: 

As  the  clerk  of  the  viesthampton  Congregational 
Church,  It  Is  not  only  my  duty  but  my  pleasure  to  Inform 
you  that  at  a  duly  called  meeting  of  our  church,  held 
April  21,  it  was  unanimously  voted  to  extend  you  a  call  to 
become  the  minister  and  teacher  of  the  church. 

It  was  voted  unanimously  to  confirm  the 
arrangements  proposed  to  you  by  our  Pastoral  Committee  as 
conditions  of  the  call.    These  arrangements  being  !?4000. 
salary  per  annum  to  be  paid  semi-monthly,  Q%  annuity  $320., 
car  ex  ense  "250.,  parsonage  rent  free  and  one  month 
vacation.     In  the  event  that  you  or  the  church  wish  to 
terminate  your  pastoral  relationship,  each  party  will  give 
a  60  day  notice  to  the  other. 

Hoping  you  and  Mrs.  Geigis  are  looking  forward 
with  the  same  anticipation  to  your  years  with  us  as  we,  the 
members  of  this  church. are  experiencing  in  anticipation 
of  your  coming. 

Cordially  yours, 

CLERK 


99  Claremont  -venue  *~ 
New  York  27,  New  York 
April  23,  195S 


Hrs«  Fred  £«  Challet 
9&v7  V/esthampton  Aoad 
N  o  rth ampt on ,  Mas  sachus  et  t  s 

Dear  A"-rs.  Challet: 

I  was  most  pleased  to  receive  your  letter  extending  to  me 
the  call  to  become  minister  and  teacher  of  the  .,'esthar.r:ton  Congre- 
gational Church,  and  it  is  with  a  great  deal  of  pleasure  and  anti- 
cipation that  l  write  this  letter  of  acceptance. 

I  come  to  tfesthampton  realizing  that  this  is  a  church  embody- 
ing the  great  historic  traditions  of  New  England  Congregationalism. 
I  anticipate  a  most  gratifying  ministry  in  V-.esthampton  and  I  look 
forward  to  being  among  you  as  your  pastor  as  we  all  serve  to-gether 
in  his  name  and  work  to-gether  in  His  Church. 

Your  letter  does  not  mention  anything  about  moving  expenses; 
it  is  my  understanding,  however ,  that  the  Church  will  pay  the 
expense  of  moving.    Furthermore ,  1  had  honed  that  the  total  amount 
which  the  Church  is  paying  for  its  Pastoral  Ministry  might  be  divided 
in  the  following  way:  S alary -036OO ;  Annuity  (11$  of  Salary) -$390; 
and  Parsonage  Operating  Expenses  (Utilities) -$560.    I  suggested  this 
to  Mr.  Nascho  and  he  said  he  thought  this  could  be  arranged.  This 
is  a  total  of  $4550  and  is  $20  less  than  the  total  amount  listed 
in  your  letter.     It  is  my  understanding,  however,  that  the  total 
amount  which  the  Church  is  offering  is  :;4550. 

✓ 

1  am_sure  that  these  things  can  be  worked  out.-  Again  let  me 
say  that  *  earnestly  look  forward  to  becoming  your  paster* 


Si 


nee rely  yours, 


99  Claremont  Avenue 
New  York  27,  Hew  York 
April  25,  1953 


Mrs.  Fred  E«  Challet 
987  Vvesthampton  no  ad 
^ o r t hampt on,  Mas aa chu setts 

Dear  Mrs.  Challet: 

Mr,  Mascho  just  phoned  and  explained  that  the  conditions  of 
the  call  as  enumerated  in  your  letter  \;ere  the  conditions  which 
the  congregation  had  officially  voted  upon.    The  reason  I  suggested 
dividing  the  total  amount  the  way  I  did  was  because  dividing  it  in 
this  way  would  mean  a  saving  on  income  tax,      ince  Mr.  liascho 
exriained  that  it  v.'ould  be  difficult  to  change  the  conditions  of 
the  call,  I  am  perfectly  willing  to  accept  them  as  stated  in  your 
letter,    Hr.  I  Mascho  also  confirmed  the  fact  that  the  Church  would 
pay  the  ex;  ens e  of  moving. 

Again  let  me  say  that  I  anticipate  a  very  gratifying  ministry 
in  Westhampton.    My  wife    nd  1  both  look  forward  to  becoming  a  real 
part  of  :  cur  community. 


S  ince  rely  -/ours , 


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THE  ORDER  FOR  THE  RHCE;  TIOK  CF  W7,  :  ET-3ERS 


The    en lor  Deacon:  Friends,  the  following  persons  have  indicated  a 
des  ire  to  be  cose  members  of  our  Church  and  their  applications  have 
been  duly  and  favorably  voted  upon.    As  I  read  their  names,  will 
the  members  elect  please  come  forward  to  be  received, 

Minister i  Friends,  a  Church  is  a  group  of  people  who,  in  common 
devotion  to  God,  proclaiming  Jesus  Christ  t  eir  Teacher,  Example, 
and  Redeemer,  and  looking  unto  God's  Holy  Spirit  for  strength  and 
guidance*  unite  themselves  as  a  spiritual  family  for  the  purposes 
of  worship,  of  growing  in  the  knowledge  and  the  practice  of  the 
Christian  life,  of  mutual  helpfulness,  and  of  the  continued  expan- 
sion of  the  ministry  and  service  of  Christ  throughout  the  world* 
Do  you  now  earnestly  desire  to  join  this  fellowship,  understanding 
its  nature  and  purposes? 


Members  Elect :  I  do. 


Minister:  In  becoming  a  member  of  this  Church,  do  you  now  solemnly 
and  sincerely  promise  to  enter  heartily  and  faithfully  into  its  work 
and  worship;  to  pray  and  strive  earnestly  for  its  peace,  urity, 
and  usefulness;  to  help  sustain  its  activities  and  benevolences ;  to 
honor  it  by  honoring  Christ  =»bove  all  other  things  in  your  life;  and 
to  show  forth  the  spirit  of  Jesus  in  your  fellowship  with  us  and 
with  all  men  according  as  God  shall  give  you  wisdom  and  strength, 
that  the  benediction  of  Christ  may  rest  upon  all  who  come  under  the 
influence  of  this  Church  family? 

Members  Elect :  In  the  presence  of  God  and  these  witnesses ,  I  give 
myself  unreservedly  to  the  service  of  Christ  and  take  this  to  be  my 
Church  home  and  these  peo  le  to  be  ray  Church  friends.    I  promise  to 
walk  with  them  in  faithfulness  and  Christian  love*    And  I  promise 
that .unless  prevented,  I  will  regularly  attend  the  services  of  this 
Church,  share  in  its  work,  support  its  benevolences,  and  endeavor  to 
help  make  it  an  increasinly  warm-spirited,  devoted,  and  fruitful 
household  of  faith* 

Members  of  the  Church:  We  ,  the  members  of  this  Church,  joyfully 
and  affectionately  welcome  you  into  this  household  of  raith.    Nfc  ple< 
to  you  our  sympatny,  our  understanding,  our  help,  and  our  prayers. 
We  ask  these  things  of  you  for  ourselves,  that  together  we  may  incre 
in  the  knov-ledge  and  love  of  God,  the  service  of  Christ,  and  the 
strengthening  of  the  bonds  of  fellowship.    God  grant  that,  loving  ar 
being  loved,  serving  :nd  being  served,  blessing  and  being  blessed,  \ 
may  truly  be  worthy  members  of  that  family  of  Christ  which  is  in 
every  land,  in  every  age,  and  is  the  prophecy  of  that  more  perfect 
fellowship  which  shall  endure  through  all  eternity. 

RjW>  Saa&  9l  Fellowship; 


Blest  3e  The  Tie  That^  Binds:  Hymn  No*  37,  1st  verso* 


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November  11,  195# 


The  Reverend  -lien  H.  Gates 
Chesterfield  Congregational  Church 
Chesterfield,  Massachusetts 

Dear  Reverend  Gates: 

At  a  meeting  of  the    esthampton  Congregational  Church  held 
on  October  26th,  it  was  voted  to  invite  the  Hampshire  Association 
of  Congregational  Churches  and  I  inisters  to  meet  as  an  Ecclesi- 
astic il  Council  to  examine  our  minister,  The  Reverend  Ernest  0. 
Geigis,  and,  if  deemed  advisable,  to  prodced  with  the  Service  of 
Installation.    It  is  requested  that  the  Ecclesiastical  Council 
be  held  on  Sunday  afternoon,  November  30th,  at  4:00  o'clock  and 
that  the  Service  of  Installation  be  held  at  7:30  o'clock  in  the 
evening  of  the  same  dry. 

Dinner  will  be  served  to  the  members  of  the  Council  and 
friends •    Persons  planning  to  attend  are  asked  to  make  reserva- 
tions not  later  than  Wednesday,  November  26th  either  by  sending 
a  postcard  to  the  Church  or  by  calling  Easthampton 

The  Church  requests  that  the  following  be  honorary  members 
of  the  Association  for  the  Council  and  the  Installation: 

The  Reverend  Albert  J.  Permer,  D.D.,  Minister  and  President, 
Massachusetts  Congregational  Christian  Conference 

The  Reverend  Edward  H.  Dodge,  Pastor,  west  Roxbury  Congrega- 
tional Church,  ..'est  noxbury,  Massachusetts. 


Sincerely, 


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OF 


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Sunday  Evening,  November  Thirtieth 
Nineteen  Hundred  and  Fifty-eight 
At  Seven  Thirty  O'clock 


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The  Organ  Prelude:  Exultate  Deo 
The  Introit 


Vincent  Williams 
Choir  and  Minister 


The  Processional  Hymn:  No.  5,  "0,  Worship  the  King,  All  Glorious  Above" 
The  Call  to  Worship  The  Reverend  Jonathan  P.  Albright 

The  Invocation  and  Lord's  Prayer 
The  Scripture  Lesson 

The  Anthem  of  Praise:  "With  a  Voice  of  Singing"  Shaw 
The  Sermon  The  Reverend  Albert  J.  Penner,  D.D. 

The  Hymn  of  Dedication:  No.  291,  "0  Master,  Let  Me  Walk  with  Thee" 
The  Report  of  the  Council  The  Reverend  Allen  H.  Gates 

The  Vows  of  Installation  The  Reverend  Edward  H.  Dodge 

Beloved  in  the  Lord,  the  apostle  Paul  declares  that  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  "gave 
some  to  be  apostles,  and  some  prophets,  and  some  evangelists,  and  some  pastors 
and  teachers,  for  the  perfecting  of  the  saints,  for  the  work  of  the  ministry,  for  the 
edifying  of  the  body  of  Christ."  It  is  therefore  evident  to  you  that  the  office  of 
pastor  and  teacher  in  Christ's  Church  is  a  high  and  holy  calling.  Long  before  this 
hour,  you  have  responded  to  the  call  of  God  and  of  His  Church  to  give  your  life 
to  the  holy  ministry;  and  moved  by  the  Holy  Spirit  you  have  been  constrained  to 
accept  the  call  of  the  Westhampton  Congregational  Church  to  be  its  pastor  and 
teacher. 

Placing  your  trust  in  the  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  and  in  the  love  of  God 
and  in  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Spirit,  and  actuated  by  a  desire  to  proclaim  the 
Gospel  among  men,  are  you  ready  to  take  upon  you  the  work  of  the  ministry  in 
this  place,  and  faithfully  to  serve  in  it? 

Minister:  I  am  ready,  God  being  my  Helper. 

Will  you  tend  this  flock  of  Christ  committed  to  your  care,  taking  the  oversight 
thereof  not  by  constraint  but  willingly,  not  for  worldly  gain  but  that  men  may  be 
made  free  in  Christ  Jesus? 

Will  you  make  faithful  effort  duly  to  administer  the  sacraments  in  purity;  to 
preach  the  word  of  the  everliving  God;  to  proclaim  the  Gospel  of  Christ;  to  lead 
this  people  to  the  presence  of  God  and  His  healing  Spirit;  to  minister  to  this  con- 
gregation in  the  truth  of  God  as  contained  in  the  Holy  Scriptures  and  in  the  way 
of  life  which  is  Christ,  that  they  may  be  called  to  Him  and  claimed  for  service  in 
His  Kingdom? 

Minister :  I  shall  so  endeavor,  God  being  my  Helper. 


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Will  you  be  diligent  in  prayer,  in  the  reading  of  the  Holy  Scriptures,  and  in  such 
studies  and  devotions  as  may  increase  your  knowledge  of  God  and  of  His  Kingdom? 

Will  you  endeavor  in  the  strength  and  grace  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  to  live  a 
life  of  sincere  discipleship,  to  be  loyal  to  the  call  of  duty,  and  faithfully  to  dis- 
charge all  the  work  of  the  ministry  entrusted  to  you? 

Minister:  I  shall  so  endeavor,  God  being  my  Helper. 

Do  you  accept  the  faith  and  order  of  the  Congregational  Christian  Churches,  and 
promise  to  be  loyal  to  this  fellowship  as  a  faithful  branch  of  the  Church  Universal, 
and  while  cherishing  brotherly  love  to  all  the  faithful  followers  of  Christ,  do  you 
engage  to  seek  the  purity,  peace  and  extension  of  this  church? 

Minister:  I  do  so  engage,  God  being  my  Helper. 

The  Declaration  by  the  Congregation  (Members  standing) 

Beloved  brethren  and  members  of  this  church,  I  ask  of  you  before  God: 

Do  you  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  receive  His  servant,  our  brother,  to  be  your  pastor? 

Do  you  promise  to  receive  the  word  of  truth  from  his  lips  with  meekness  and  love; 
and  to  work  with  him  in  the  due  discharge  of  his  holy  office? 

Do  you  promise  to  encourage  him  in  his  sacred  work,  and  to  labor  with  him  in  faith 
and  prayer  for  the  honor  of  Christ  and  the  welfare  of  men? 

Do  you  engage  to  continue  to  him,  while  he  remains  your  pastor,  proper  mainte- 
nance, as  you  have  promised;  and  whatever  else  the  honor  of  religion  and  his  com- 
fort among  you  require? 

(The  members  of  the  church,  in  unison:)  We  promise  to  do  so,  the  Lord  being 
our  Helper. 

The  Prayer  of  Installation 
Choral  Response 


The  Declaration  of  Installation 


Mr.  Robert  C.  Ames 


The  Charge  to  the  Minister  and  Congregation 

The  Reverend  Kenneth  D.  Beckwith,  D.D. 

The  Right  Hand  of  Fellowship  The  Reverend  Arnold  M.  Kenseth 

The  Recessional  Hymn:  No.  391,  "The  Church's  One  Foundation" 


The  Benediction 
The  Choral  Amen 


The  Reverend  Ernest  O.  Geigis 


The  Organ  Postlude:  Triumphal  March 


G.  F.  Handel 


THOSE  PARTICIPATING  IN  THE  SERVICE 


The  Reverend  Jonathan  P.  Albright,  Minister  of  the  First  Congregational  Church, 
Southampton,  Massachusetts. 

Mr.  Robert  C.  Ames,  Moderator  of  the  Hampshire  Association  of  Congregational 
Churches  and  Ministers. 

The  Reverend  Kenneth  D.  Beckwith,  D.D.,  Associate  Minister  of  the  Massachusetts 
Congregational  Christian  Conference. 

The  Reverend  Edward  H.  Dodge,  Minister  of  the  West  Roxbury  Congregational 
Church,  West  Roxbury,  Massachusetts. 

The  Reverend  Allen  H.  Gates,  Scribe  of  the  Hampshire  Association  of  Congregation- 
al Churches  and  Ministers;  Minister  of  the  First  Congregational  Church,  Chester- 
field, Massachusetts. 

The  Reverend  Arnold  M.  Kenseth,  Chairman  of  the  Committee  on  Ministerial  Stand- 
ing of  the  Association;  Minister  of  the  South  Congregational  Church,  Amherst, 
Massachusetts. 

The  Reverend  Albert  J.  Penner,  D.D.,  Minister  and  President  of  the  Massachusetts 
Congregational  Christian  Conference. 


The  Music  for  the  Service  is  by  the  Choir  of  the  Church 

Mrs.  Percy  Fuller,  Organist 
Mrs.  Charles  Norris,  Director 


ECCLESIASTICAL  COUNCIL  of  the  HAMFSHIRE  ASSOCIATION 
to  examine  for  installation 
THE  REVEREND  ERNEST  OTTO  GEIGIS 


At  the  request  of  the  rresthampton  Congregational  Church  of  Westhampton,  Mass. 
"by  Letter  Missive  dated  November  11,1?55,  the  churches  and  ministers  of  the  Hampshire 
Association  met  as  an  Ecclesiastical  Council  in  the  sancquary  of  the  above  church  at 
k.QQ  pm  onNovember  30,1958  to  review  the  proceedings  of  the  church  and  the  qualifica- 
tions of  the  Reverend  Ernest  0.  Geigis  to  he  installed  as  pastor  and  teacher  of  the 
said  church. 

The  Moderator  of  the  Association,  Mr.  Robert  C.  Ames,  presiding,  asked  for  the 
reading  of  the  Letter  Missive  and  the  calling  of  the  roll;  which,  completed  was: 


CHURCH 
AMHERST,  First 
AMHERST t  North 
AMHERST,  Second 
AMHERST,  South 
CHESTERFIELD 
EASTHAMPTON 
GOSHEN  sLk 
FLORENCE    Rev.  Walter 
HADLEY,  First 
HATLET  2nd.  (North) 
LEVERECT 

NORTHAMPTON,  First 
NORTHAMPTON,  Edwards 
SOUTHAMPTON 
SOUTH  HADLEY 
WESTHA1FTGN 
WORTH  INGTGN 


PASTOR 

Rev.  WilliemG.  Lorimer 

Rev.  Ralph  M.  Cook,  Jr. 

Rev.  Arnold  Kenseth 

Rev.  Allen  H.  Gates 

Rev.  Allyn  K.  Wadleigh 

Rev.  John  A.  Shaw 
Couch  Jr 

Rev.  WilliamG.  Lo  riser 
^ev.  Herbert  Dixon 
(Rev. Wm. G.May,  rep.) 


DELSGA-S 
Mr.  Albert  Linnell 
Mr.  Clarence  Parsons 


Hr.  Henry  T.  Chap  in 
Mr.  Frobest  Snyder 
Mr.  John  Barms 
Mrs.  W.G. Couch 
Mr.  Oscar  Johnson 
Miss  Dorothy  Russell 
Mrs.  H.  Dixon 
Mr.  Frank  E.  Tuit  II 
Mr.  Robert  Harrington 


Mr.  Francis  Wheeler 
Mr.  William  Fiske 


Rev.  Jonathan  P.  Albright 
Rev.  James  L.  Lancaster 
(the  candidate) 
Rev.  Edward  U.  Cowles 
..INISTERIAL  MEM3ERS:  Rev.  Dr.  Kenneth  D.  Beckwith 

HONORARY  MEMBERS:  Rev.  Dr.  Albert  J.  Penner,  Rev.  Edwarrl  H.  Dodge 

17  churches  bein?  represented,  the  Moderator  declared  a  quorum  and  called  on 
the  Rev    Allyn  Wadleifeh  to  offer  the  constituting  prayer. 

In  behalf  of  the  Committee  on  Ministerial  Standing,  the  Rev.  ArnoBl  Kenseth 
introduced  the  candidate  and  his  wife  and  called  on  him  to  present  his  credentials 
Which  were  as  follows:  a)  his  diploma  from  Boston  University  (3.D.)  dated  June  1955; 

b)  his  diploma  with  degree  of  3.D.  dated  May  195?  from  Union  Theological  Seminary; 

c)  his  certificate  of  ordination  by  the  Suffolk  South  Assn.  Mass.  issued  June  1,1958; 

d)  his  certificate  of  membership  in  the  Westhampton  Congl. Church,  dated  October  5,lv58 
having  been  received  from  the  West  Roxbury  Mass.  C0ngl.  Church. 

VOTED:  that  the  credentials  be  deemed  satisfactory. 

The  Church  Clerk,  Mrs.  Elgie  P.  Challet,  then  read  to  the  Council  the  letter 
from  the  church  extending  a  call  to  Rev.  E.O.  Geigis  to  become*  ita  pastor  &  teacheer 
dated  April  22,195?,  following  a  unanimous  vote  at  a  meeting  of  the  Church  on  April  21. 
She  also  read  Mr.  Geigis'  letter  of  acceptance,  dated  April  23,1952,  in  which  he  agreed 
to  the  terms  set  forth  by  the  Church.      The  orderly  call  of  the  Council  laving  been 
given  in  the  Letter  Missive,  it  was  VOTED:  that  these  records  be  accepted. 

The  candidate  then  read    a  paper  settling  forth  his  Christian  experience  in  a 
Congregational  home,  in  college  and  seminary,  where  the  conviction  that  he  could 
render  '-.is  best  service  in  the  Christian  ministry  grew  upon  him  steadil:  and  without 
rny  pressure,  as  a  personal  decision. 


OOOTOHi  to  examine,  install  1ST.  ERNEST  0.  GEIGIS    p. 2 


The  candidate  then  read  his  statement  of  faith  in  God  -  as  all  powerful,  Creator, 
Sustainer,  Redeemer;  in  Han  -  who  is  a  mixture  of  good  and  aril,  "born  a  potential 
simmer,  who  cannot  save  himself;     in  Chris  t-  as  truly  God  and  man;  the  means,  not 
the  source  of  redemption,  ar.d  through  1,Thoma  God  acted;      in  the  Chur ch-  visible  (in 
the  v;orld)  and  invisible  (hut  not  of  the  world),  which  exists  b^  mission  and  la 
mission  to  carry  forward  Ggd's  redemption  through  Christ;     in  the  Sacraments  - 
whose  validity  depends  not  on  the  qualifications  of  the  minister,  hut  on  the  faith 
of  the  communicants,  the  parents,  the  church;      in  Christian  Hope  beyond  the  grave; 
in  the  Kingdom  of  God  as  preset,  but  whose  complete  fulfillment  we  cannot  envisage; 
in  the  Bible  as  the  final  seat  of  authority,  the  record  of  revele.tion,  the  basic 
guide  for  the  Christian  life. 

following  tfee  reading  of  his  paper, the  candidate  was  questioned  at  length  by 
the  members  of  the  Council  who  oosed  hypothetical  situations  and  Questions  such  as 
confront  every  pastor,  as:  "tfas  Christ  more  than  a  good  man?";     "Why  do  good  people 
have  to  suffer  in  the  hands  of  a  loving,  just  God?M;     "A  man  can  be  a  good  Christian 
outside  the  church,  can  he  not?'y    "How  do  you  reconcile  God's  omniscience  (predesti- 
nation) with  the  concept  of  man's  free  will?";     "What  is  your  concept  of  Congrega- 
tional polity?";  "In  vie*  of  the  facts  (state*,)  can  ;  ou  convince  this  sufferer  that 
'All  things  work  together  for  good?'";      "What  do  you  consider  your  relationship  to 
the  community?    On  what  do  you  place  the  emphasis  in  your  pastoral  duties?" 

To  these  question?  the  candidate  respo  :ded  with  caution  and  humility,  recogniz- 
ing the  difficulties  in  the  way  of  faith  based  surely  on  reason;    but  manifesting  a 
willingness    to  be  guided  b:  God  as  each  situation  arose. 

VOTED:  that  the  examination  be  suspended  and  that  the  Council  be  by  itself. 

The  Council  being  by  itself,  it  was  MOVED:    that  the  examination  be  sustained 
and  that  the  Council  proceed  with  the  Church  to  install  the  Rev.  E.O.  Geigis. 

After  favorable  comments  by  Dr.  Albert  J.  Penner,  Dr.  Kenneth  D.  Beckwith,  and 
the  Rev.  Edward  H.  Dodge,  it  was    VOTED,  unanimously  that  the  examination  be  sustained. 

The  Moderator  appointed  the  following  to  summon  the  candidate:  Rev.  Herbert 
Dixon,  Mr.  VTilliac*  Eiske,  Rev.  Jonathan  Albright. 

Plans  for  the  evening  service  of  installation  were  briefly  announced  by  the 
candidate.     It  was  then  VOTED:  that  the  Scribe  complete  the  minutes  and  mail  copies 
to  the  candiate,  the  church,  the  Congregational  Library,  the  State  Conference. 

VOTED:  that  the  Council  take  recess  until  7.30  pra    and  that,  at  the  conclusion 
of  the  evening  service,  the  Council  stand  adjourned. 

After  a  delicious  supper  served,  by  the  me.Vbers  of  the  church,  the  public 
service  of  installation  was  conducted  at  7.30  PM  according  to  the  accompanying 
program . 

The  Moderator  declared  the  Rev.  Ernest  0.  Geigis  to  he  duly  installed. 

Westhamptoh,  Mass.  /  n\  J^^^,  s 

"ovember  30!l958  (/JMU^T C    ^Ut^y  „ 

Robert  C.  Ames  - 

(Hote:  In  the  terms  specified  in  the  letter  of  the  Church  extend.ing  the  call, 
it  was  stated  that  the  pastoral  relationship  might  he  severed  with  or  without  a 
dismissal  Council  upon  6o  days'  notive  by  either  party.) 


Robert  C.  Ames    -  Moderator 

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The  Church  Cabinet  met  at  the  Church  on  May  27  at  8;'OOP,M. 
The  entire  meeting  was  given  over  to  &  presentation  and  discus- 
sion of  the  Christian  Higher  Education  Fund  by  one  of  the; 
Association  PresentaU ion  Teavns?  that  had  been  invitedi  to  come* 
Mr*  Geigis  opened  the  meeting  with  prayer  and  then  turned  the 
meeting  over  to  MTs«  Parsons  of  Southampton,  chairman  of  the 
Teanu     Mrs*  Parsons  introduced  the  other  members  of  her  team, 
Dr*  Feiker  of  Williamsburg  and  ttr*  Fowlston  of  South  Amherst, 
and  then  went  on  to  tell  about  the  work  and  the  needs  of  our 
American  Board  in  the  field  of  Christian  Higher  Education* 
Dr*  Feiker  spoke  next  and  emphasized  the  fact  that  the  Christian 
Higher  Education  Fund  is  essentially  a  reappraisal  of  what  we 
have  been  doing  in  this  area.  A  filmstrip  entilted,  "The  Truth 
Will  Make  You  Free'1'  was  shown.     In  sl  very  interesting  and  dramatic 
way,  the  filmstrip  pointed  out  WHY  the  Christian  Higher  Education 
Fund  was  necessary  and  HOW  the  money  was  to  be  raised.  After 
the  filstrip  was  shown,  Mr*  Fowlston  explained  how  the  Christian 
Higher  Education  Fund    came  down  to  the  level  of  the  local  church 
from  national,  conference,  and  association  committees*  Our  Associ- 
ation- Committee  has  established  a  sugggested  goal  for  each  Church? 
our  suggested  goal  is  $1,750*00*    Throughout  the  presentation 
pertinent  questions  were  asked,  and  the  answers  which  the  Team 
members  gave  helped  to  clarify  the  WHY  and  HOW  of  the  Fund* 

It  was  decided  to  present  the  Chri3tian  Higher  Education 
Fund  to  a  Church  Meeting  called  for  that  purpose*    It  was 
suggested  that  the  filmstrip  should  be  shown  at  that  meeting 
in  order  that  the  members  of  the  Church  might  be  fully  informed 
about  the  Fund*, 


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PROPOSED  BUDGET  FOR  I960 


WORLD  MISSIONS 


$  1,600.00* 


LOCAL  EXPENSES 

Pastor's  salary- 
Car  allowanoe  for  pastor 
Annuity  for  pastor 
Pulpit  supply 
Ministry  of  Music 
Organist 
Choir  director 
Janitor 

Social  Security,  Janitor 

Electricity 

Insurance 

Fuel 

Water 

Repairs 

Calendars  and  supplies 

Expenses  of  delegates  to  conferences 

Board  of  Religious  Education 

Northampton  Council  of  Churches 

Massachusetts      ■      ■  11 

National  "      "  n 

World  "      "  n 

Miscellaneous 

Paint  Fund 

Preparing  church  calendars 
Rev.  Billin&s:    calls  at  sanatorium 
and  Cooley-Dickinson 


4,000 
250 
320 
80 
100 
104 
104 
930 

35 
80 

510 
150 

13 
300 
200 

200 

5 

10 
10 

5 

150 
300 

125 


16.50    8,047. 50 


9.647. 50 


Board  of  Directors 

Donald  B.  Harter,  Chairman 
Ralph  Pay son 
Richard  Tracy 


♦This  figure  of  *1,600  is  based  on: 

Individual  contributions  to  World  Missions 

in  1958  *  i.020 

One-thirl  share  of  3-year  pledge  totalling 

; 1,800  to  Christian  Higher  Education  Fund   600 

^  1,620 


due  7 


INSURANCE  PROPOSAL  -  January  1,  I960 

The  Directors  at  this  time  wish  to  obtain  the  decision  of  the  Church  as 
to  whether  or  not  the  following  policies  should  be  taken  out„    The  figures 
quoted  are  those  from  Howell  and  Sails. 


f  VANDALISM  AND  MALICIOUS  MISCHIEF  INSURANCE  POLICIES  PGR  CHURCH  AND  CHURCH  CONTENTS 

i£  /      The  annual  premiums  on  these  policies  would  be  .  .  .  »  ...  *  o  $  32.30 

The  policy  does  not  cover  glass  breakage 

The  premium  is  3  cents  per  $100  of  fire  insurance  and,  since  fire  insurance 
on  the  Church  is  $394000,  and  fire  insurance  on  church  contents  is  $2,000, 
the  annual  premium  would  be  $12o30.  


WORKMEN* S  COMPENSATION  POLICY  FOR  CHURCH  EMPLOYEES 

The  annual  premium  on  this  policy  would  be*.  •••••o..  1?000 

The  policy  would  cover  all  paid  employees t  the  minister,  custodian,  J  7.  fc' 

organists,  choir  director,  guest  soloists,  etc. 
The  policy  would  pay  benefits  prescribed  by  lav.    It  would  cover  legal  obliga- 
tions of  employers  to  pay  damage  because  of  bodily  injury  by  accident  or 
disease,  including  death  at  any  time  resulting  therefrom. 


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OWNERS,  LANDLORDS  AND  TENANTS  LIABILITY  POLICY  ON  THE  CHURCH,  for  $10,000/*10,000 
^  limits o 

j     The  annual  premium  would  be    .»aooo*o...»...«o.o...oo..  2u°lU 
This  would  provide  payment  on  behalf  of  the  insured  of  all  sums  which  the 
insured  shall  become  legally  obligated  to  pay  as  DAMAGES  because  of  Bodily 
Injury,  Sickness  or  Disease,  including  death  at  any  time  resulting  there- 
from, sustained  by  any  person,  caused  by  accident  and  arising  out  of  the 
ownership,  maintenance  or  use  of  the  premises,  and  all  operations  necessary 
or  incidental  thereto. 

If  we  wished  to  include  MEDICAL  PAYMENTS,  there  would  be  an  additional  annual 
premium  of  0»OCOoo-^..o.o......ocoo»««....»ooe  -  20.00 

This  would 'provide  payment  of  all  reasonable  expenses  incurred  within  one 
year  from  the  date  of  accident  for  necessary  medical,  surgical  and  dental 
services,  and  necessary  ambulance,  hospital,  professional  nursing  and 
funeral  services,  to  or  for  each  person  who  sustains  bodily  injury,  sickness 
or  disease  caused  by  accident  and  arising  out  of  the  ownership,  maintenance 
or  use  of  the  premises,  or  operations  necessary  or  incidental  thereto.  


OWNERS,  LANDLORDS  AND  TENANTS  POLICY  ON  THE  PARSONAGE 

u  U~    The  annual  premium  would  be    •  ••••••••   7*15 

/      If  we  wished  medical  payments  to  be  included,  there  would  be  an  additional 

annual  premium  of .oooo.aoooo.ooooe»o..ooo..a.ooa  1b 2$ 


Total  annual  coat  of  proposed  new  insurance  i 

Insurance  now  carried  by  the  Church  is: 

Fire  insurance  on  the  Church  $  39,000 

Fire  insurance  on  the  Church  contents  2,000 

Fire  insurance  on  the  Parsonage  9  #000 

$  $0,000 

The  annual  premiums  on  the  above  average  $  500000 

Theft  insurance  on  Silver  &  Book  of  Remembrance  lOcOO 

%  SiOoOO 

It  will  be  seen  from  the  above  that  if  we  were  to  take  out  all  of  the  above 
insurance,  the  total  annual  cost  of  Insurance  to  the  church  would  be  Increased 
from  $510  to  $592,64.  The  of  Directors,  westhampton  Congregational  Church 


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IMPROVEMENTS  AT  THE  WESTHALIPTON  CHURCH 


Ths  Trustees  of  the    '.Vesthampton  Congregational  church  invite  bias  on 
the  following  work  to  be  done  at  the  church: 

Project  hi  Excavation  and  Cement  „ork 

Excavate    the  area  as  designated  in  tvketcn  ,.-1  (  approximately  9'  by  H*) 
to  the  proper  depth  so  that  there  will  be    a  7  foot  ceiling  above  the  finished 
floor.    The    excavated  area  to    be    surrounded  by  an  S"  cement  wall.  The 
wall    to    be  waterproofed  on  the  outside    to  ground  level.    The  floor  to 
be  covered  with  a   4"  cement  floor    with    a  drain  in  it  to  be  piped  into 
the    surface  drain  in  the  road  at  the  northeast  corner  of  the  church. 
Construct  a    new  concrete  bulkhead  as  shown  in  sketch. 
Construct  new  concrete  steps  with  haxld  rail  at  both  rear  doors. 

Wood  work 

Construct  on    new  foundation  at  northeast  corner  a  new  room  (approximately 
91  by  17* )  of    good  substantial  construction.  The  roof  to  be  shed  roof 
typs  the    same  pitch  as  roof  over  the  kitchen  area.  The  roof  to  be  properly 
flashed  where    it    joins  present  building  and  be  properly  boarded,  felt- 
papered  and  shingled  with  a  good  grade  asphalt  shingle.    Ihe  cornice  and 
general    exterior  finish  to  match  present    building.    A  new  window  to  be 
installed,    to  be  a  standard  size,  divided  light  sash,  size  to  oe  the  proper 
sizt  for  the  room. 

Reinstall  present  outside  glass  door  as  new  outside  door. 

Interior  of    room  to  be  insulated  and  walls  ana  ceilings  to  be  plastered. 
Floor    to  be  covered  with    subfloor,  plyscore,  and  rubber  tile.  Present 
window  to    be    covered  over  in  new  room,  inside  of  present  window  to  be 
left    intact  and  shelves  added  to    make  a  bookcase. 
Construct    a  reef  over  new  rear  door. 

Plumbing  in  individual  stalls 

Install  in  new  room  as  shown  2  modem  toiletsAand  two  wash  basins. 
Install  in  r>rejent  ladies  room  one  new  modern  toilet,  one  urinal  and  one 
wash    basin    in  addition  to    the  one  already  there.  Remove  present  toilet 
from  men1 s  room,  repair  floor  and  remove  door. 

Install    traps  for  present  kitchen  sinks  and  vent  if  necessary. Install 
new  pipe  from  basement  up  to  kitchen  sinks.    Install  a  900  gal.  septic 
tank  in  lawn  east  of  east  driveway.  Install  dry  well,  and  pipe  septic 
tank    to  toilets  and  sinks.    Use  extra  heavy  soil  pipe,  "L^type  cop  ex- 
tubing  and  "l."  copoer  fe>r  drains. 

Re-locate  the  gas  hotwater  heater  in  the  basement,  vent  to  chimney  and 
pipe  to  wash  basins  and  sinks. 

A    new  water  connection  to  be  made  from  line  north  of  church  into 
basement. 


electrical  work 

Install  ample  lights  in  the  new  toilet  area,  new  rear  entry  and  new 
basement,  and  install  new  light  at  the  outside  of  both  rear  doors. 
Present  outlets  in  kitchen  to  be  split  so  there  is  at  least  one  more 
circuit  solely  for  kitchen  outlets. 

Gutter  work 

Rs-attach  present  down  spout  at  northeast  corner  at  eaves  trough, 
continue    it    down  roof  of  new  room  to  ground  and  into  surface  drain  in 
road. 

Painting 

All    new  outside  work  to  receive  two  coats  of  good  grade  exterior 
tyoe  wMte  oaint. 


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Interior  of  new  room  and  entry  to  be  painted  such  colors  as 

ladies  designate* 

All    excess  dirt,  lumber,  trash  etc*  to  be  taken  away  so  premises 

will    be    neat,    clean  and  safe  at    conclusion  of  trie  work* 


Project  #  2 

Remove  present  single  white  sink  in  Kitchen  and  reinstall  a  new 
single    basin  stainless  steel  sink  near  left  hand  counter,  repipe  water  to 
it    ana    install  drain  and  trap*  Cut  proper  opening  and  install  a  door 
(\;hich    now  is  on  the  men*  s  toilet)  between  new  sink  and  cupboard  containing 
glasses*    Construct  a  drainboard  from  present  c.unter  under  glasu  cupboard 
to  new  sink  and  have  it    so  hinged  that  it  can  be  raised  and  lowered  to 
allow  passage    through  the  new  doorway* 


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WHEREAS,  the  General  Synod  of  the  United  Church  of  Christ 
has  advised  this  church  that  on  July  7,  1960,  it  approved  the  docu- 
ment entitled  "Constitution  of  the  United  Church  of  Christ";  and 


WHEREAS,  the  General  Synod  has  requested  this  church  to 
ratify  or  approve  said  document ;  and 


WHEREAS,  said  document  provides  that  a  vote  of  ratification 
or  approval  will  be  regarded  also  as  a  vote  by  this  church  to  become 
a  part  of  the  United  Church  of  Christ;  and 


WHEREAS,  this  church  also  regards  its  vote  of  ratification  or 
approval  of  the  Constitution  of  the  United  Church  of  Christ  to  be  a 
vote  to  become  part  of  the  United  Church  of  Christ,  it  is 

RESOLVED,  that  this  church  approves  the  Constitution  of  the 
United  Church  of  Christ. 

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Morning  awakes  and  morn  awakening  sings:  Light  speeds  from  heaven  to  earth 
with  glowing  wings.  Gone  are  the  night,  the  terror,  and  the  gloom;  Christ  hath 
arisen,  and  left  the  awful  tomb.  Glory  to  thee,  O  Christ,  thy  -people  bring;  Thou 
art  the  Lord,  and  our  immortal  King.  —  From  an  Easter  Litany 


THE  WESTHAMPTON  CONGREGATIONAL  CHURCH 
April  8,  1961 
Easter  Sunday 

A  PRELUDE 

#THE  PROCESSIONAL  HYMN  #130  Christ  ttee  Lord 
is  Risen  Today 
THE  CALL  TO  WORSHIP 
THE  INVOCATION  AND  LORD'S  PRAYER 
RESPONSIVE  READING  #646 
*THE  GLORIA  PATRI 
THE  OLD  TESTAMENT  LESSON:  Psalm  116:1-9 
AN  ANTHEM: "This  Day  of  Spring"-  English 

Folk  Song  -  The  Junior  Choir 
THE  NEW  TESTAMENT  LESSON:  Matthew  28:1-10 
AN  ANTHEM : "All  Glory,  Laud  and  Honor"  by 

Teschner-Juni or  and  Senior  Choirs 
RECOGNITION  OF  MEMBERS  WHO  UNITED  WITH 

OUR  CHURCH  50  OR  MORE  YEARS  AGO 
THE  CALL  TO  PRAYER 
The  Lord  be  *ith  you, 
AND  WITH  THY  SPIRIT. 

Let  us  pray.  0  Lord  show  thy  mercy  upon  us- 
AND  GRANT  US  THY  SALVATION. 
O  God,  make  clean  our  hearts  within  us 
AND  TAKE  NOT  THY  HOLY  SPIRIT  FROM  US. 
THE  PASTORAL  PRAYER  AND  RESPONSE 
THE  OFFERING  OF  OUR  GIFTS 

The  Of f ertory : "In  Joseph's  Lovely  Garden" 

The  Senior  Choir 
The  Dedication  Prayer 
A  STORY  FOR  BOYS  AND  GIRLS 
*A  HYMN  #141  Crown  Him  the  Son  of  God 

THE  SERMON:   "Can  We  "Afford"  Easter?" 
-"-THE  RECESSIONAL  HYMN  #134  Come,  Ye  Faithful, 

Raise  the  Strain 
-"-THE  BENEDICTION  AND  CHORAL  AMEN 
A  POSTLUDE 

*  The  Congregation  stands. 
Minister-  The  Rev.  Ernest  0,  Geigis 
Organist-  Mrs.  Percy  Fuller,  Jr. 


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MEMBERS  WHO  UNITED  WITH  OUR  CHURCH 
FIFTY  OR  MORE  YEARS  AGO 


Mrs.  Edith  T.  Shaw  Blake3ley 

Mrs.  Grace  H.  Klngsley  Williams 

Harold  W.  Hooker 

Frank  W.  B lakes ley 

Miss  Adah  M .  Judd 

Heugh  M.  Bridgman 

Mrs.  Ruth  B.  Bridgman 

Mrs.  Clara  W.  Bridgman  Turner 

Delbert  L.  Judd 

Mrs.  Minnie  I.  Howard  Loud 

Ralph  S.  Bridgman 

Henry  M.  Parsons 

William  M .  Fiske 

Mrs.  Florence  Ives  Clapp 

Mrs.  Marian  R.  Montague  Fiske 

Roger  W.  Clapp 

Mrs.  Marion  M.  Clapp  Mascho 

Mrs.  Elgie  R.  Parsons  Challet 

Mrs.  Mary  L.  Klngsley  Steele 

Chauncy  E.  Graves 

Clifford  G.  Graves 

Mrs.  Sara  T.  Dickinson  Burt 


1891 

1896 

1896 

1898 

1898 

1899 

1900 

1901 

1901 

1902 

1904 

1904 

1905 

1905 

1907 

190T 

1908 

1908 

1908 

1910 

1910 

1911 


Miss  Helen  L.  Chapman  of  Easthampton 
should  have  been  included  in  the  list  of 
members  who  united  with  our  Church  50  or 
more  years  ago*  She  joined  our  Church  in 
1905. 


1 1  vv:£*V>> 


Flowers 

The  flowers  this  morning  are  given  by 
members  and  friends  of  the  Church.  Easter 
flowers  are  given  in  memory  of  Mr.  and  Mrs 
Horace  C.  Bartlett  and  family  by  Helen  L. 
Chapman;  in  memory  of  Miss  Ida  Howard  by 
the  families  of  Howard  F.  Loud,  Francis  H. 
Loud,  Charles  W.  Inman,  and  Laurence  Smith 
In  memory  of  Mrs.  Edith  Magna  by  her 
husband;  in  memory  of  Mrs.  Christine  Judd 
by  her  husband;  in  memory  of  Mrs.  Louise 
Parsons  by  her  family;  in  memory  of  Mrs. 
Joyce  Montague  Parsons  by  her  parents; 
in  memory  of  Mrs.  Louise  C.  Norris  by  her 
family;  in  memory  of  loved  ones  by  Miss 
/\dah  Judd;  in  memory  of  loved  ones  by  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  William  Fiske;  In  memory  of  loved 
ones  by  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Harry  Deffew  of 
Richmond,  Virginia, 

OUR  CHURCH  AND  COMMUNITY  EVENTS 
SUNDAY : 5 : 25-Sunr i se  Service 

11 :00-Service  of  Worship 
There  will  be  no  supervision  of  children 
downstairs  during  the  sermon. 

7:00-The  Senior  P.F.  will  meet  at 
the  parsonage.  Each  one  is  asked  to  bring 
a  favorite  poem  or  anecdote. 
(There  will  be  no  Junior  P.F.  this  week.) 
TUESDAY: 3: 30-  Junior  Choir  Rehearsal 

6:30-  Conn.  Valley  Congregational 
Club  meets  at  East  Church  in  Springfield. 
THURSDAY : 7 : 30-  Regular  Choir  Rehearsal 
FRIDAY :7: 30-  Talk  by  Dr.  Robert  Blakesley 
SATURDA Y : 6 : 30-  Square  Dance  Lessons 
Dr.  Robert  Blakesley 
On  Friday  evening  at  7:30,  Dr.  Rob«rt 
Blakesley  of  Shaker  Heights,  Ohio,  will 
speak  and  show  slides  on  his  trip  around 
the  world.  A  silver  offering  will  be  taken 
for  the  Church  Renovation  Fund. 


The  Challenge  to  the  Church 


n  York,  the  minster  is  one  of  the  most  beautiful  and 
magnificent  of  the  cathedrals  of  England.  A  church 
has  been  on  the  present  site  since  early  in  the  Sev- 
enth' Century.  In  the  Fourteenth  Century  a  bishop 
powered  by  glorious  vision  erected  over  the  South 
Transept  a  new  and  immense  one.  In  lines,  beauty 
and  permanence  it  was  something  with  which  the 
ages  would  have  to  contend,  for  when  the  old  and 
small  transept  below  was  removed,  there  was  ugly 
dichotomy  between  the  mighty  work  of  the  Bishop 
and  all  that  had  been  done  by  his  predecessors.  The 
sum  of  the  matter  is  that  he  left  for  his  successors, 
like  it  or  not,  the  challenge  to  build  the  remainder 
of  the  cathedral  in  the  same  proportions  and 
grandeur  as  the  South  Transept. 

When  on  the  first  day  of  the  week  the  women 
came  sorrowfully  to  the  tomb  they  discovered  that 
over  fear  and  faltering  low  hopes  God  had  in  the 
resurrection  of  Jesus  raised  up  a  new  and  magnifi- 
cent transept  of  a  cathedral  of  life  and  truth.  In  pure 
lines  of  sublime  and  eternal  beauty  that  part  of 
God's  cathedral  of  reconciliation  was  built.  In  Easter 
God  placed  his  imprimatur  upon  Christ  as  the  word 
he  would  speak  to  man.  Easter  also  revealed  the 
sordid  dichotomy  between  God's  labor  and  all  that 
man  had  done,  and  it  set  the  Church,  like  it  or  not, 
the  challenge  to  continue  building  the  cathedral  on 
the  same  lines  and  of  the  same  Christ  redeeming 
truth.  Fred  Hoskins 


4-2-61 

United  Church  of  Christ  Sunday  Bulletin 


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