PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY
By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchuroh, 19. The -Presbyterian General Assembly continued its session (q-day. The following recommendations of the. life, and work committee were • adoptedTluit presbyteries and sessions ba enjoined fo givo earnest! heed, to the work of. developing the week-night service,.of seeking, to; bring'the yoiingintotlie fold, and of evangelism;. that the minister'.' and office-bearers lteep a careful watch upon the growing, tendencyto misuse the Lord's J)ay, and that the-first Sunday, in July be appointed a Sabbath- observance day; that the committee continue Its negotiations with the Keys.'J. H..Miller and J.-R. P. Scla.ter regarding a visit to New Zealand after the war. In the course of a discussion, the adoption of the above, the Rev, W. J. C'omrie said that, the Church, was not doing its duty in the matter of financial support of the ministry. Dr. G.ibb said that tho lack of men- was the problem of problems. A rich corporation like the Presbyterian Church could pay a living wage' to ils members. The treasurer's statement, showing a-* healthy condition of affairs, was adopted.
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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 125, 20 February 1919, Page 2
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