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VERMONT STATE CONFERENCE

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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 2, 1869

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 32, No. 19.

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VERMONT STATE CONFERENCE.

By A. C. Bourdeau; N. Orcutt

Seventh Annual Session.

PURSUANT to call of Committee, published in REVIEW, Sept. 14, 1869, the Vermont State Conference assembled at Enosburgh, Vt., Oct. 7, 1869, at 9 A. M. Owing to limited attendance on account of recent storm and freshet, adjourned until Friday, Oct. 8, at 9 A. M.
Meeting called to order by the President. Prayer by Bro. A. Stone.
Voted, That brethren present, in good standing in the churches to which they belong, be invited to participate in the deliberations of this Conference.
Report of the last session read and approved. Reports of churches called for and read.
Voted, That a committee of five on Nominations be appointed by the Chair; and H. Bingham, A. Stone, E. Kellogg, M. Gould, and D. Wilcox, were appointed.
Voted, That an Auditing Committee of six be appointed by the Chair. Brn. H. Bingham, W. I. Cross, D. Wilcox, E. Kellogg, M. Gould, and F. Gould, were appointed said committee.
After some time spent in discussing matters pertaining to the church at East Richford, adjourned until 2 P. M.
Assembled at the hour. Prayer by Bro. A. S. Hutchins.
The following preamble and resolutions, were presented and unanimously adopted.
Whereas, The church at East Richford, have, in opposition to the counsel and advice of Bro. A. C. Bourdeau, President of this Conference, and the judgment of the other members of the Executive Committee, commenced to erect a house of worship, more expensive than, in the judgment of the Committee, their wants require, or their pecuniary ability would warrant; therefore,
Resolved, That the counsel and advice thus given should have been honored and heeded, that the interests of the cause would thus have been advanced, and union and harmony in the body thereby promoted.
Resolved, That we will aid by our means in finishing the house, as the interests of the cause may seem to demand, and as the Executive Committee may advise, and that the church be allowed to retain one-half, or more, of their s. b. pledges for the present year, as the Executive Committee may direct.
The Nominating Committee presented the names of A. C. Bourdeau for President, N. Orcutt, Secretary, and W. I. Cross, Treasurer, which nominations were ratified by the Conference. A. C. Bourdeau, L. Bean, and N. Orcutt, were appointed Executive Committee.
Report of Secretary called for, read and accepted. Adjourned until Oct. 10, 8½ A. M.
Met pursuant to adjournment. Prayer by Bro. N. Orcutt. Reports of ministers and licentiates called for, and the following brethren responded: A. Stone, A. S. Hutchins, A. C. Bourdeau, and N. Orcutt.
The following preambles and resolutions were unanimously adopted by the Conference.

NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE.

Whereas, It is suggested, and seems reasonable to believe, that it might be subservient to the interests and advancement of the cause of truth in the Eastern States and Canada, to concentrate our strength in the organization of a New England Conference, therefore,
Resolved, That should a meeting at any time be called to effect the organization of such a Conference, the several churches within the limits of this Conference shall represent themselves by delegate or letter to said meeting, and we will conform to the result of the deliberations of such meeting, respecting the disorganization of the Vermont State Conference, and any other arrangement which may by it be made.

NEW ENGLAND CAMP-MEETING.

Whereas, Our hearts were cheered and encouraged, by witnessing the interest manifested by the brethren and sisters in Vermont in attending the New England Camp-meeting, and by the privileges enjoyed with those of like faith during the meeting; therefore,
Resolved, That we would express our gratitude to God for the plain, pointed testimonies and rich lessons of instruction from the lips of his faithful servants, reminding us of the obligations resting upon us, of the dangers which threaten, as well as of the strong arm out-stretched to succor and save; and while, in this, we acknowledge the goodness of God, we will strive to improve and profit by the warnings, admonitions, and instructions received; and that we extend a cordial invitation to Bro. and Sr. White, to visit and favor us with their labors, as the way may open before them.

FOREIGN MISSIONS.

Resolved, That we would express our gratitude to our Heavenly Father, for the interest in the present truth awakened, through the instrumentality of Bro. A. C. Bourdeau, among the French in northern Vermont and Canada, and for the work already accomplished among them, and that we pledge our prayers and hearty co-operation in the work of Foreign Missions, and that we will aid by our means, as may be necessary, to carry forward this important branch of the great work in which we are engaged.
The resolutions which were adopted by the General Conference, May 18, 1869, relative to Spiritual Gifts, Health Reform, and California Mission, were unanimously adopted by this Conference.
Voted, That credentials be granted to Brn. A. Stone, A. S. Hutchins, A. C. Bourdeau, D. T. Bourdeau, and N. Orcutt.
Voted, That a license be granted to Bro. L. Bean.
Voted, That the matter of granting licenses to Brn. D. T. Evans and E. Kellogg, be referred to the Executive Committee.
Report of Auditing Committee presented and accepted.
Adjourned to call of Committee.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

Met at call of Committee.
Voted, That the commencement of the financial year, of this Conference, be changed from June 1 to January 1.
Voted, That the proceedings of this Conference be forwarded to the REVIEW AND HERALD for publication.
Adjourned sine die.
A. C. BOURDEAU, President.
N. ORCUTT, Secretary.
SMALL inconsistencies destroy the influence of good men.