Worthington Memory http://www.worthingtonmemory.org Contributor: Worthington Presbyterian Church -------------------------------------------------------------------- [Front Cover] Dedication September 27, 1959 [Sketch of Church] The First Presbyterian Church Founded June 18, 1816 Worthington, Ohio THIS IS MY CHURCH Here, through beautiful services, I come close to God and to my human comrades in worship. Here in many ways I learn the truths by which I may live a brave, happy and useful life. Here I gain strength by which I become that which I have learned I ought to be. Here I find comfort in my sorrow, courage in my struggle, joy in my victories. Here I come into union with Christ, my Master and Friend. -Ozora S. Davis Printed by and with the cooperation The sketch on the cover was taken of Mr. and Mrs. Navy J. Aquila from a sketch by the architects, Cellarius & Hilmer TO GLORIFY THE KINGDOM OF GOD AND IN APPRECIATION OF: The courage and vision of the eleven founders of this congregation in June, 1816, The faith, prayers, contributions and sacrifices of the pastor, all members and friends of this congregation, The many hours of work and study, the many meetings and appointments by the Session, the Board of Trustees, the Building Fund Committee, the Building Committee and other committees, The skill and labor put forth by the architect, the build- er, sub-contractors, builder of the organ and builder of the carillon, and all workmen whose united efforts have resulted in the completion of this house of worship, THIS BROCHURE IS DEDICATED. DEDICATION CALENDAR Sunday, September 27 9:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. The Dedication Services The Reverend Paul W. Johnston, Minister The Reverend Doctor Clifford E. Barbour, Consecrating Minister, President of Western Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, Pa. 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Open House Tours Organ and Carillon Concert Tuesday, September 29 8:OO P.M. Drama: An Episode of Sparrows The Bishop's Company Santa Barbara, California Reception and Refreshments Sunday, October 4 9:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Communion The Reverend Paul W. Johnston, Minister The Reverend Doctor William Blake Hindman, former minister of this Church Sunday, October 11 9:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. The Reverend Doctor George Parkinson, Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Canton, Ohio and former minister of this Church Sunday, October 18 9:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. The Reverend Nelson J. Wright, Minister, Fairmont Presbyterian Church, Dayton, Ohio and former minister of this Church DEDICATION SERVICE September 27, 1959 9:30 and II :00 A.M. The Fellowship of Silence "O thou whosoever thou art that enterest this House, be silent, be thoughtful, be reverent, for this is the House of God; and leave it not without prayer to God for those who minister and those who worship here." The Prelude: "Choral Prelude" Cesar Franck Minister: Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord. The Choral Introit: "O People of Syon" Titcomb The Processional Hymn: "The Church's One Foundation" Number 333 The Call to Worship: Minister: "Peace be to this house, and to all who worship therein. People: Peace be to those that enter, and to those that go out therefrom. Minister: Peace be to those that love it, and that love the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The Invocation and Lord's Prayer Minister and People The Gloria Patri Congregation The Ritual of Fellowship Congregation Anthem: "How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings" from "Requiem" Brahms The Keys of Dedication: Wayne M. Dornbirer, Contractor; Charles Cellarius, Architect; Vance M. Smith, Building Committce Representative; Archer McConnell, Vice President, Board of Trustees; The Reverend Paul W. Johnston, Pastor The Litany of Dedication: Minister: 0 God the Father, from Whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named; 0 God the Son, given to be head over the Church; 0 God the Holy Spirit, the bond of peace; 0 Holy Trinity, eternal love, People: Have mercy upon us. Minister: By Thy ministry of healing and foregiveness; by Thy seeking and saving the lost; by Thy words of eternal life, People: Help us, good Lord. Minister: By Thy calling and training of the twelve apostles; by Thy promise to build Thy Church; by Thy institution of the holy sacraments, People: Help us, good Lord. Minister: By the love shown in Thy crucifixion; by the power of Thy resurrection; by the glory of Thy ascension; and by the indwelling of Thy Holy spirit, People: Help us, good Lord. Minister: That it may please Thee to strengthen and enlarge Thy holy Church in every land, and to unite all those who profess and call themselves Christians, in faith and hope and charity, People: We beseech Thee, good Lord. Minister: That Thy Church may strive not for its own safety, but for the world's salvation, seeking only Thy kingdom and Thy righteousness, People: We beseech Thee, good Lord. Minister: That Thy Church may proclaim the gospel throughout the whole earth and make disciples of all nations, People: We beseech Thee, good Lord. Minister: That regardless of the praise or contempt of the world, Thy Church may worship and adore Thee in spirit and in truth, People: We beseech Thee, good Lord. Minister: And as we pray for the Church universal, so let us pray for God's blessing on the Church in this place; Here may the faithful find salvation, and the careless be awakened. Amen. People: We beseech Thee, good Lord. Minister: Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, According to the power that works in us, Unto Him be glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus unto all generations forever and ever. Amen. The Prayer of Dedication Doctor Charles Hunter The Hymn: "In This House, Today, Dear Father" (Tune to Number 235) Words by The Reverend Tom Penn Ullom, written for the Sanctuary Dedication, January 3, 1927. I In this House, today, Dear Father, We, Thy children, seek Thy face Come and bless us with Thy presence For we need renewing grace. Make us worthy of Thy favors Make us what we ought to be May we ever be found faithful Doing something Lord for Thee. II In this House, today, Dear Father, We, Thy children, thank Thee now For this Home-- so precious to us And for all Thou dost bestow. Consecrate us to Thy service As we give this House to Thee: Make us more and more like Jesus Till that likeness others see. III In this House, today, Dear Father, We, Thy children, sing Thy praise Thou hast saved us, led us, blessed us Thou hast kept us all our days. Take us now and keep us ever For we need Thy guiding hand May our love for Thee grow stronger Till we reach that Heavenly Land. The Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 3 The Reverend Paul W. Johnston Minister: Let us pray together, Unison: Almighty Father, as we pray, open our minds to Thy truth, our hearts to Thy love and our ears to Thy voice. Minister: Let us pray silently. The Pastoral Prayer Minister The Choral Response Choir The Anthem: "Surely The Lord Is In This Place" Mueller The Offertory Prayer Minister The Offertory: "Rejoice, Greatly!" Karg-Elert The Reception of Offerings and Doxology Congregation The Sermon: "Building The Church" Dr. Clifford E. Barbour 'Text: I Corinthians 3: 11,12 The Recessional Hymn: "Onward Christian Soldiers" Number 365 The Benediction and Choral Amen The Reverend Paul W. Johnston The Postlude: "Trumpet Voluntary" Henry Purcell THE ORGAN Prior to 1925, the Church had no organ. When plans were being made at that time for the expansion of the sanctuary, it did not seem possible that an organ could be included until Miss Mary L. Wright, a friend of the Church but not a member of the Congregation, gave a gift which made possible the purchase of an organ. The organ, manufactured by the Esrey Organ Company of Brattleboro, Vermont, was operated by tubular pneumatic action. It had four stops on the great organ, five on the swell and one on the pedal. The organ chamber was located on the south side of the chancel. It was this organ which was used through the years and which played such an important role in the development of our Congregation. In the earlier days of its existence, the organ was played by members of the congregation as a labor of love. The organ has been played each Sunday without exception. During the present expansion program of the sanctuary, the necessity of having a larger organ became manifest. In order to determine the most desirable course to follow, Doctor G. G. Grabill, Emeritus Professor of Music of Otterbein College, Mr. Donald C. Chapman, Organist for the Scottish Rite at the Masonic Temple, Columbus, and Mr. A. W. Brandt, organ builder, were consulted. Mr. Brandt, in turn, consulted with Doctor Wilbur Held, Professor in the Division of Sacred Music, School of Music in the College of Education at The Ohio State University, concerning tonal modifications. All consultants agreed that the most desirable course to follow was the enlargement of the original organ. The actual modifications were carried out by Mr. Brandt who worked closely throughout the planning stage with Professor Held. The organ is now actuated from the keyboard by electric pneumatic action. There are now six stops on the great organ, nine stops on the swell and three on the pedal. In contrast to the original installation, there are now two organ chambers, the great which is without expression, being located on the north side of the chancel and the swell which is under complete expression, being located on the south side. This arrangement makes it possible for the Congregation to enjoy organ music, the volume of which is great enough to fill the enlarged sanctuary with brilliant music and a variety of tone color pre- viously impossible to achieve. THE MEMORIAL CARILLON The HARRY DUFFORD SPANGENBERG, III, Memorial Carillon is a twenty- five note instrument manufactured by the Schulmerich Carillons, Inc., of Sellers- ville, Pa. The range extends from the G below middle-C to a G in the second octave above middle-C. The two complete octaves are fully chromatic. The fact that the bells sound as though they belonged to a lower register is due to the "hum-tone," one of the overtones which make up the complicated bell sound, which adds depth and resonance almost a full octave below the strike tone or the note played. The bells are tuned to English standards. If the Schulmerich Carillonic Bells were to be compared with the traditional campaniform cast bell Carillon of the same size, it would be found that the bourdon or lowest note is of the same pitch and tonality as a bell weighing six and one-half tons. If all twenty-five bells were cast, they would weigh in the neighborhood of forty tons. The instrument is designed to duplicate the performance of the finest cast bells produced by old world craftsmen in centuries-old founderies in Europe. The finest bronze, the only metal known that can produce a perfect bell tone is used as tone generator units. When these units are struck by tiny hammers actu- ated from a keyboard similar to that of a piano, the bronze tone generators pro- duce physical vibrations which duplicate those set up in a large cast bell when it is struck by its clapper. The minute vibrations are transformed into minute electrical impulses, are amplified approximately 100,000 times electronically and are projected from the tower as a perfect carillon bell tone which equals or ex- ceeds in beauty the tone of large cast bells. The carillon may be sounded from the tower or in the sanctuary individually or simultaneously. The carillon may be played manually from the keyboard located near the organ keyboard or automatically by means of especially designed equipment. In addition to these features, the carillon will play the Westminster Chime Tune and sound the hours. It is interesting to note that this is the One Hundredth Birthday of "Big Ben," a thirteen and one-half ton bell and its associ- ated chime of bells. The four bar "Westminster" Chime Tune which has marked the passage of time through the years, is traditionally associated with the lines: Lord, through this hour, Be Thou our guide, That by Thy power, No foot shall slide. Historical Highlights of The First Presbyterian Church of Worthington, Ohio One hundred and forty-three years ago on June 18, 1816, eleven faithful, God- fearing men and women met in the Peter Barker House and organized the First Presbyterian Church and Society of Worthington, Ohio. The Peter Barker House, though much changed by many alterations still stands at 957 North High Street. The Church has maintained its organization from that time to the present. There has never been a time when the Church was without a Stated Supply or a Pastor. The first minister was Ebenezer Washburn who was called early in 1817 and remained as the Stated Supply for two years. The first meetings of the Society were held in the homes of parishioners. As the Society outgrew the homes as a place of worship, it became necessary to secure a larger meeting place. The first location selected was the upper room of the Worthington Academy which had been established in 1808 and which became the Worthington College in 1819. It was located where the Public Library now stands. The second loca- tion was an old blacksmith shop which the Elders and Trustees had made ready for services. It was probably located on the ground at the rear of our present church building. The blacksmith shop also became too small as the Society grew. The place of worship was moved for a short period of time to the small red brick schoolhouse. It was then decided to rent the upper floor of the new Masonic Hall which is now the old building of the State Masonic Office Buildings located on High Street. This space was rented by the Society for six and one-half years beginning in January, 1822. The first regular pastor was the Reverend Highland Hulburd who came in 1826. Shortly after his arrival, discussion for the erection of a church building was initiated. The preliminary steps for the erection of the new building were taken in May of 1828. A direct quotation from the deed given to the Church Trustees on March 9, 1829 follows: "Know all men by these presents, that I, James Kilbourne of Worthington in the County of Franklin and State of Ohio for and in consideration of Forty Dollars received to my full satisfaction of Job W. Case, Samuel Abbott and Kingsley Ray, Trustees of the Presbyterian Church and Society in said Worthington, do hereby remise, release and forever quit claim unto them the said Case, Abbott and Ray in trust for said Church and Society, all the rights title and interest which I have or ought to have in and to Inlot of the town of Worthington aforesaid Number Seventy and the North half of Number Seventy Two; as may be seen on the plat of said town, recorded in said County." This deed, signed by James Kilbourne, March 9, 1829, was not recorded until March 5, 1848. It is of interest that the original plat of the town with all lots correctly numbered and made by James Kilbourne hangs in the hallway of our Library. Reverend Hulburd made the then long and tiresome trip to the General Offices of the Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia to seek financial assistance. The trip was successful and on Reverend Hulburd's return the building was started imme- diately. It was described by a good Methodist brother, "The Presbyterians are building them a House. It is small and plain without any steeple and looks like a barn. It is to be finished by the Fourth of July, 1829." However, the new House was not completed until April 17, 1830. It was located where our present building now stands. In 1831, the membership in the Society had increased to eighty-five. This list is still to be found in our files. The earliest record of the Church is dated 1832. Unfortunately, the first book of records has never been located. In 1842 the barn-like church was remodeled. A spire and a balcony were added. A bell was placed in the steeple soon after the construction of the steeple was completed. The two front doors of the original building gave way to a center door so a stairway to the balcony could be constructed. For years this balcony was used as a storage place for dishes and other kitchen equipment. On Sundays it became a place where from one to three Sunday School Classes met. The Church and Society was organized under the Ohio General Law of March 12, 1944 for such purposes. The following quotation was taken from the Book of Records of the Presbyterian Church and Society, dated February 18, 1848. "Resolved that this Society shall be known and recognized, by the name of the 'First Presbyterian Church and Society of Worthington'." Signed: A. Kilbourne - Clerk The above proceedings were recorded on Church Record Book No. 1, page 3, attested by Nathan Coles, Jr., County Recorder. The list of all Ministers and Stated Supplies who have so faithfully served this Church will be found at the close of this history. Of these men, probably two should be mentioned. The Reverend Thomas Woodrow who was pastor of the Church for eight years (1849-1857) was the grandfather of President Woodrow Wilson. Dr. James Hoge founded the system of Presbyteries in Ohio; the Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church on West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, is named in his honor. In April, 1863, discussion for a new building began. At that time $3,820.00 and land valued at $500.00 had been subscribed. The Church records during and immediately following the Civil War are very meager, but it is concluded that due to the War this building was never built. However, sixty years later (1923), under the pastorate of the Reverend Milton Page, preliminary steps were taken and funds collected for the purpose of erecting a new building to meet the needs of a growing community. Following Reverend Page's death, Reverend Tom Penn Ullom was called as Pastor and under his guidance the new Church was dedicated on January 2, 1927. At that time the original Church was turned at right angles and moved to the rear-veneered with brick and became the Sunday School Department and the Ladies Parlor. This old [Photograph of church] The Worthington Presbyterian Church in the early 1920's building had served our community for many years and for many purposes. Because of the construction requirements involved in the enlargement of our new sanctuary it became necessary to replace it completely. The building served a Christian Community for one hundred and twenty-five years. To meet the needs of the ever-growing Sunday School, two efficient educa- tional units have been built and dedicated, the first, September 21, 1952, and the second, June 5, 1955. This Sunday, September 27, 1959, we are dedicating our enlarged sanctuary to meet again the needs of the ever growing community. With our present Pastor, the Reverend Paul W. Johnston, we rejoice in the completion of this beautiful, digni- fied, colonial structure which, with its many beautiful appointments, makes it an outstanding church edifice. The Christian use to which Our Church is put will be forever determined by the work of the present membership and of all future mem- bers. May God give us the steadfast faith to make this inspiring structure a living memorial to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and forever make it alive for His work. MINISTERS 1817- Ebenezer Washburn S.S. 1819- John B. Whittlessey S.S. 1822- Alexander Cowan S.S. 1824- Stephen Lindley S.S. 1826-1830 Highland Hulburd 1831- James Wells S.S. 1832- Henry Wells S.S. 1833-1834 James Labaree S.S. 1834-1835 The Reverend Highby S.S. 1835-1837 Simeon Woodruff 1838-1839 Alexander Cowan x 1839-1842 Timothy Stearns 1842-1846 John Donaldson 1846-1847 S. K. Hughes S.S. 1849-1857 Thomas Woodrow, D. D. 1857- James Hoge, D. D. S.S. 1857-1861 Silas Johnson 1861-1862 James H. Gill S.S. 1863- J. K. Kost S.S. 1865-1867 J. D. Howey S.S. 1868-1869 H. Bartholomew 1870- M. D. A. Steen, D. D. S.S. 1872-1874 David Kingery 1875-1878 Charles Pelton 1878-1882 J. L. Gage, D. D. 1882-1883 Charles Lee S.S. 1885-1886 Robert L. Armstrong S.S. 1888-1893 S. P. Herron 1893-1894 John Bliss 1894-1905 H. P. MacAdam, D. D. 1906-1908 Campbell L. Mackay 1908-1912 William Hooper Adams 1913-1917 William Blake Hindman, D. D. 1917-1919 David E. Craighead 1920- Eugene P. Edmonds supply 1921-1923 Hamilton B. Williams 1923-1925 Edward Milton Page, D. D. 1926-1930 Tom Penn Ullom 1930-1937 Charles Hunter, D. D. 1937-1943 George Parkinson, D. D. 1943-1950 Nelson J. Wright 1953-1958 Etta F. Kibler, Assistant to the Minister 1957-1959 John T. Mathison, Assistant Pastor 1950- Paul W. Johnston S.S. - - Stated Supply x - - Alexander Cowan was a Stated Supply in 1822 and became a regular pastor sixteen years later. All other ministers were regular pastors. [Photograph] Left to right: Ezra McCulloh, Reverend Mathison, Red Hayden, Mrs. Stella Nelson, Frank Traver, Mrs. Belle Dennison, Reverend Johnston, Mrs. Margaret Detrick, Wayne Dornbirer (Construction Supt.), Mrs. Zoe Brightman, Tyler Brightman, and Mrs. Elizabeth Warner. GROUND BREAKING CEREMONIES May 18, 1958 IN MEMORIAM A part of any Church is its history of the past. We realize that we today have done what those who preceded us did in days gone by when they organized and built in this beautiful village. We hereby acknowledge their gifts of time, monies, and memorials which have been presented to the Church throughout the years. The accomplishments and victory is theirs in part, for we are continuing where they left off. In our minds, we hold to the fact that both they and we have built with the purpose of furthering the Kingdom of God in the lives of people in all ages. MEMORIALS are DEDICATED TO THE GLORY OF GOD and IN LOVING MEMORY LECTERN BIBLE In memory of The Reverend Edward M. Page, D. D. Presented by Zoe Page Brightman and Merle Page Mills CHOIR PEW In memory of Alonzo J. Tannehill, Jr. Presented by Jack and Ann Tannehill TWO NAVE PEWS In memory of their mothers, Helena S. Griffith and Mary R. Needham Presented by Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Griffith NAVE WINDOW Presented by R. A. Witchey NAVE WINDOW In memory of their parents Presented by Mr. and Mrs. William C. Hubman In Loving Memory . . . . CHANCEL CROSS In memory of Jessie G. Ingram Presented by the Edgar W. Ingram, Jr. Family THREE CHOIR PEWS In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Traver and Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Tomkins Presented by Mr. and Mrs. Francis E. Traver COMMUNION TABLE In memory of Richard E. Heil Presented by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Heil TWO COMMUNION WINE TRAYS In memory of Harry Albert McGinnis and Hettie Belden McGinnis Presented by Miss Esther McGinnis and the John Marshal McGinnis Family TWO COMMUNION WINE TRAYS In memory of their mothers, Della Johnston and Florence L. Bean Presented by William and Lucy Bean NAVE PEW AND CUSHION In memory of their parents Presented by Gerald and Clara Stanley TRANSCEPT WINDOW In memory of Jane Brokaw Tangeman Presented by Carl Tangeman TRANSCEPT WINDOW In memory of James R. Rehmert TEN HYMNALS in memory of Howard G. Miller Presented by Mrs. Howard G. Miller NAVE PEW AND CUSHION In memory of Margaret G. Miller Presented by her friends CHRISTIAN FLAG AND STAFF In memory of Mrs. Daniel Everett Edwards Presented by her granddaughter, Pamela Hecker CHOIR PEW In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Lorelle V. Reed Presented by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon R. Silcott In Loving Memory . . . . . CHANDELIER In memory of Franklin Fay Chandler and Jeannette Herron Chandler Presented by Gordon Chandler NAVE PEW In memory of their parents Presented by Dr. and Mrs. Harold K. Crow TEN HYMNALS In memory of Mrs. Helen Parker Presented by Mrs. Minnie Black NAVE PEW In memory of James R. Rehmert Presented by the Worthington Presbyterian Church Couples Club NAVE PEW Presented by Mr. and Mrs. John McConnell CANDELABRA In memory of Bernice B. Scott Presented by Marvin W. Scott TWELVE TRANSCEPT PEWS AND CUSHIONS ALTAR CLOTH DOSSAL CLOTH PARAMENTS Presented by the Woodrow Guild of Worthington Presbyterian Church CARILLON In memory of Harry Dufford Spangenbefg, III Presented by his parents and friends who contributed to the Memorial Fund MEMORIAL PLAQUE In memory of Harry Dufford Spangenberg, III Presented by the Youth Budget BAPTISMAL FONT In memory of Our Beloved Joe Presented by the Dale Lutz Family and friends THE PULPIT In memory of Nona Rhea Kramer Presented by Don Kramer and children and friends of the Kramer Family In Loving Memory . . . . . AMERICAN FLAG AND STAFF In memory of Fred A. Schaeffer Presented by his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lewis THREE CHOIR ROBES Presented by Paul E. and Evelyn C. Landis TEN HYMNALS Presented by Mr. and Mrs. Tom T. Cunningham ONE NAVE PEW In His Honor Presented by the J. F. Hedge Family ONE NAVE PEW In honor of Our Church Presented by the George Minister Family ONE NAVE PEW In memory of sister jean Presented by Jack W. Hoffhines and Mrs. Willis A. Steinman A COMMUNION BREAD TRAY TEN HYMNALS In memory of Clarence E. Chesser Presented by Mrs. Frances Chesser ONE BALCONY PEW Presented by Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Connell and Edson A COMMUNION BREAD TRAY Presented by Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Hyre, Martha and Robert, Jr. A COMMUNION BREAD TRAY In memory of her husband, J. Floyd Dixon Presented by Mrs. J. F. Dixon TWENTY HYMNALS In memory of C. E. Davison Presented by Mrs. Doris Davison and Mrs. jean Hoffman TWO CHOIR ROBES Presented by Mr. and Mrs. Gifford Landon In Loving Memory . . . . . TEN HYMNALS In honor of Kenneth Wayne Jewett and Gregory Lewis Jewett Presented by their parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Wayne Jewett TEN HYMNALS In memory of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Marquardt Presented by William J. Marquardt TEN HYMNALS In memory of Mr. J. F. Dennison and Mrs. N. M. Cleveland Presented by Mrs. J. F. Dennison TWENTY HYMNALS In memory of her husband, Mr. Charles W. Allen Presented by Mrs. Charles W. Allen HISTORICAL PLAQUE Presented by Mrs. Stella Nelson PAIR OF ALTAR CANDLESTICKS In memory of Elisabeth Smith Lewis Presented by Mr. and Mrs. Vance M. Smith CHANCEL CHAIR Presented by the Women's Association of the Worthington Presbyterian Church ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF LEGACIES The Worthington Presbyterian Church acknowledges with gratitude and appreciation the receipt of legacies from the following estates: Viola M. and George W. Beaver Mary K. Kingery and Eliza and Thomas K. Stockwell In the near future, these gifts will be acknowledged in a permanent way. ACKNOWLEDGMENT A sincere "Thank You," to Mrs. Stella Nelson and all those who have donated sales tax stamps which Mrs. Nelson has processed. Nearly $6,000 has been received for the Mortgage or Building Fund since this project was begun in 1940. THE CHURCH ORGANIZATION SESSION The Rev. Paul W. Johnston, Moderator William B. Albertson Robert D. Holmes Fred McLaughlin Paul Caruthers Chester Hutchison Abner E. Pinney Mrs. Porter Darby George A. Kelly Kenneth Probasco Richard Goldthwait Lyle Ketter L. D. Schwab Aaron Hard Charles R. Lee Mrs. W. L. Smith Mrs. Charles Harding Clifford Lindblom Gerald Stanley Jack Hindes S. Ezra McCulloh Ray A. Witchey TRUSTEES Andrew C. Benner Jack Hoffhines Charles Rosenquist Samuel G. Boyer Keith McClatchie Willis A. Steinman Albert H. Ensign Archer McConnell J. E. Warner John T. Gray Dan Milosevich Wilbur R. Weller Robert W. Griffith George E. Minister DEACONS Mrs. C. G. Allen Gordon Chandler R. Wayne Jewett John M. Allen Robert Cowan Bruce C. Johnson William F. Bean Alden R. Dalzell Edwin E. Kellogg Bruce Bennett Foster H. Davis Gifford Landon William E. Best Richard E. Garrett William F. Owens Carl Boyer Robert E. George Mrs. Clayton Robinson Page Brightman W. C. Hayden Edward B. Scofield Norman Bryar J. F. Hedge Mrs. Wilson Weed BUILDING COMMITTEE Frank Traver, Chairman Mrs. Robert Hill Kenneth N. Probasco Mrs. Porter Darby William Hockaden Vance M. Smith Mrs. Forest Detrick Clifford Lindblom J. Edward Warner Albert H. Ensign Keith McClatchie Don Zajicek Mrs. Charles Harding G. Paul McCormick I Am Calling You I am the best friend of mankind. To the man who prizes sanity, peace- fulness, pure-mindedness, social standing and longevity, I am a necessity. I am hung about with sweet memories-memories of brides-memories of mothers-memories of boys and girls-memories of the aged as they grope their way down the shadows. I am decked with loving tears-crowned by loving hands and hearts. In the minds of the greatest men on earth I find a constant dwelling place. I live in the lives of the young and in the dreams of the old. I safeguard man through all his paths-from the first hour life's sun slants upon his footprints until the purple gathers in the west and the darkness falls. I lift up the fallen. I strengthen the weak. I help the distressed. I show mercy, bestow kindness and offer a friendly hand to the man in fine linen and the man in homespun. I am the essence of good fellowship, friendliness and love. I give the gifts that gold cannot buy, nor kings take away. They are given freely to all who ask. I bring back the freshness of life, the eagerness, the spirit of youth which feels that it has something to live for ahead. I meet you with outstretched arms and with songs of gladness. Sometime-some day- some hour-in the near or far future, you will yearn for the touch of my friendly hand. I am Your comforter and best friend. I am calling you! I AM THE CHURCH. -Exchange [Invitation] You are cordially invited to attend the Dedication Service for the new sanctuary Worthington Presbyterian Church Sunday, September 27, 1959 9:30 and 11:00 A.M. The Reverend Dr. Clifford E. Barbour, President, Western Theological Seminary will deliver the dedication message OPEN HOUSE Carillon and Organ Recital 3 to 5 P.M.