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SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE VERMONT STATE CONFERENCE

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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 20, 1868

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 32, No. 17.

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SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE VERMONT STATE CONFERENCE.

By A. C. Bourdeau; W. J. Cross

Pursuant to appointment in the Review, the sixth annual session of the Vermont Conference was held in Enosburgh, Vt., Thursday, Oct. 1, 1868, at 9 o’clock, A. M. Meeting opened by singing, and prayer by Eld. D. M. Canright. The ministers present belonging to this Conference were Elds. A. Stone, A. S. Hutchins, and A. C. Bourdeau. The credentials being called for, fifteen delegates responded, representing ten churches. One church was represented by letter only.
Voted, That Eld. D. M. Canright be invited to participate with us in the deliberations of this Conference.
Voted, That we invite all brethren present in good standing to take part in the deliberations of this Conference.
The minutes of the last Conference were read and approved.
Voted, That a committee of three, on nominations, be appointed by the chair. Brn. A. Stone, S. H. Peck, and H. Bingham, were chosen as said committee.
Voted, That an Auditing Committee of six be appointed by the chair. Brn. H. Bingham, S. H. Peck, R. Loveland, M. Gould, J. Claxton, and D. Wilcox, were appointed said committee.
The reports of the several churches were called for and read.
The reports of ministers and licentiates being called for, the following brethren responded: A. C. Bourdeau, A. S. Hutchins, A. Stone, N. Orcutt, and D. T. Evans. Bro. A. C. Bourdeau presented a report from Eld. D. T. Bourdeau.
Adjourned until half past 2, P. M.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

Met according to adjournment. Prayer by Bro. A. S. Hutchins.
On motion, it was
Voted, That the band of Sabbath-keepers in Bristol and vicinity be received into this Conference.
Moved, That the church in Jamaica may retain one half of their S. B. funds, and more if the Executive Committee so direct, to aid in finishing their house of worship.
The Committee on Nominations presented their report as follows: For President, A. C. Bourdeau; Secretary, N. Orcutt; Treasurer, W. J. Cross. Executive Committee, A. C. Bourdeau, L. Bean, and N. Orcutt. This nomination was ratified by the Conference.
The Treasurer presented his report showing the following results: Received from churches during the Conference year, besides what they paid to ministers, . . . . . $725 75 Paid out during the year, . . . . . . . . . . 353 00 Balance on hand, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372 75 Total, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 725 75
The Secretary’s report being called for was read and accepted, showing the following results: Number of ministers belonging to this Conference, 4. Number of licentiates, 2. Number of churches, 12. Whole number of members in the churches of this Conference, Sept. 13, 1867, 220. Whole number of members Oct. 1, 1868, 256. Whole amount of S. B. pledges to churches Sept. 13, 1867, $1417.70. Whole amount of S. B. pledges, Oct. 1, 1868, $1659.20. Whole amount pledged to the State Conference, $1416.55.
The following resolutions were then unanimously adopted by the Conference:
Resolved, That we are in sympathy with the effort to establish a mission in California; and that we pledge to Brn. Loughborough and Bourdeau our fervent prayers for their abundant success, and our co-operation in bearing the expenses of this important enterprise.
By request this resolution was endorsed by a rising vote of the entire congregation.
Resolved, That we enter heartily into the purposes of the Benevolent Association, and that we will cheerfully and promptly unite with our brethren, according to our several abilities, in the accomplishment of the good work proposed.
Resolved, That the proposed change in the manner of conducting the Health Institute, so that it shall be strictly a benevolent enterprise, and not a matter of gain to the stockholders, meets our warmest approval.
Resolved, That we pledge ourselves to continue our efforts in the behalf of the Book and Tract Fund, that we may circulate our publications generally, according to the wants of the people, and especially that we may place the Spiritual Gifts in every family where they will be candidly read.
Resolved, That we heartily endorse the sentiment set forth in the Gen. Conf. Address in Review of June 2.
Resolved, That we hereby express our gratitude to God for the faithful labors of Bro. and Sr. White in the past, and that we extend an urgent invitation to them to visit us again at their earliest convenience.
Resolved, That the resolution which this Conference adopted at its annual session of Sept. 13, 1867, relative to members moving, be rescinded.
Adjourned to the call of the Committee.
Friday, at 4 o’clock, P. M., the Conference was called in session by the Committee. Prayer by Bro. A. Stone.
The report of the Auditing Committee being presented was approved by the Conference.
On motion, the credentials of the following ministers were renewed: A. C. Bourdeau, A. S. Hutchins, A. Stone, and D. T. Bourdeau.
On motion, ministerial licences were granted to Brn. N. Orcutt, and D. T. Evans.
Voted, That those churches who can, be requested to transfer the full amount of their S. B. to the Conference fund.
Voted, That this Conference donate $50.00 of its funds to the Publishing Association.
Voted, That this Conference donate $50.00 of its funds to the Gen. Conf. Missionary fund.
Voted, That this Conference donate $50.00 of its funds to the California Mission.
Resolved, That we express our hearty thanks to the church of Enosburgh for the burden they have borne during this Conference, and for their care of those who have attended.
Voted, That the doings of this Conference be published in the Review.
Adjourned to the call of the Committee.
A. C. BOURDEAU, President, W. J. CROSS, Secretary.