The evening world. Newspaper, January 23, 1922, Page 4

af =o" EMS ER IRI ICTY I~ 4 GROUP OFLAYWEN THINK A MINSTER | SHOULDBE HUNAN Jersey Pastor Also Finds Out Church Goers Want Only . Pure Religioh. DON’T WANT BLUE LAWS Don’t Expect Him to Solve All Political, Economic and Social Problems. Marguerite Mooers Marshall. | If you were a minister—— ‘What would you do? What would you preach? ‘What would you attempt to accom- Bish? ‘What would you leave alone? ‘Those are the pointed and provoca- tive questions which one minister has Just put to a group of business, pollti- al and social leaders, He is the Rev. George 8. Miller of the Washington Street Church, Orange, N. J., and he fs ohe clergyman who does not con- sider himself above all criticism, who instead of being content to lay down the law from his pulpit—offers the people a chance to ‘‘answer back.’ Be will read the answers to the sets ef questions I have just quoted from his pulpit on Sunday evening, Jan. 29, when he begins a series of what he calls “‘if'’ sermons. The reason for Mr, Miller's some- What novel departure from the canon » @f clerical procedure may be stated in He wanted a show- “There has been so much general and destructive criticism of the church and the clergy, that it seemed to me laymen should have the chance to offer some constructive ideas on the job of being a minister,” the young, intelligent, unassuming cler- gyman told me, when I saw him at home, No. 361 Alden Street, Orange. “The church,” he added, “is one » thing every one thinks he can run.’ “The newspaper,” I added, “is an- F ‘We exchanged a smile of sympathy. ‘Then he continued: “I am honestly ready, however, to PASTOR WHO LEARNS WHAT LAYMEN WOULD DO IN THE PULPIT recive criticism of all kinds. I have sald to every one: “If you want to Lit, hit as hard as you like. And I have even promised to adopt suggestions if, after thought and prayer, seem to me just and true.’* “Have the answers begun to come?” I asked Mr. Miller, And if so, what is their general tenor?” “Many persons have replied to my questionnaire,” he admitted, “although I sent it out just a few days ago. The sanswers have been somewhat surprising to me. We've heard so much in recent years about the church's social duties to the commu- nity, that I expect to receive a grest deal of advice about building up clubs and other civic activities. “But, to judge by the answers | have received from men to whom I sent the ‘If you were a minister, what would you do?’ questions, people to-day want two things of thefr ministers: “They want him to be human “They want him to Le religivus “As for what they con't want —-— “They don't want him to set him- self up as an expert capable of so'v- ing all political, economic and soc'al problems, “They don't want him to a blue laws and in general, them as if they were living in 1822, instead of 1922. Canton Crepe when worn with the swank of the left- hand damsel achieves as much contrast between appearance and priceas between its dark color and bright flowing sleeves. WeConnection With Any Other Establishment in the World W ORTH New Spring Frocks An advanced study in smartness—the more extraor- dinary because priced only Crepe de Chine is what one famous Parisian modiste calls “‘satisfying.”’ See (on the right) how gracefully it blouses~how smart- ly simple with ‘its bit of contrasting embroidery, they | “Since these suggestions, binh at ve and negative, happen to co- with my own views ag to the t usefulness of the minister 1 turally pleased to have them confirmed,” Mr. Miller added, w th ols pleasant smile And here are s in wr je of the things told Mr. Miler i pot do “If they minister: Senator J. 8. Frelinghuysen of New Jersey: “Lam not very much in favor of minister of the gospel being fn cs, but 1 do feel that he should I times be ready to use his influ- upon a moral question, “Tn making a small church effective, 1 Lelieve that good f@lowship «and brotherhood among te members of tue congregation fs essential, particu- javly among the younger men. t thnk it is alwnys well to be firm re- garding one's own opinions, but ilberal regiiding the opinions and the weak- nessee of others, “I myself have the human frailties ns well an every one else and do not feel that I am an authority on ad- vising a minister of the gospel, but I have done the best I could,’ Farnham Yardley, Llewellyn Park, Orange, N. J.—If I were a minister of the gospel, I think it would be my endeavor to try and preach the gos- pel of our Lord Jesus Christ, help and comfort those who mourn and those who are sick in mind, body and soul, and do what T could to try and bring peace and good will on earth. Thomas M. Cusack, President Spot- |tiswood-Cusack Co, Orange, N. J.: “During my business life of the past fifty years, I have tried to be optimistic, and in the long run it pays Now what should @ ministe: best. do? First, and not forget the younger set. If thef® is a chance to have a social | gathering, get them together and have a good time; give a line of talk how to increase the attendance and bring in new members. Also see if thore @re not some who can sing. Gor singing and music attract the ov sider. “Do not pick out a certain few in calling. A near neighbor is sure to feel slighted if he or she hears that you called, David Lawrence Pierson, Secretary N. J. Society of the Sons of Areri- can Revolution: “Circumstances, It seems to me, must contro] the minis- ter of the gospel in his work, just as it does others fn their given tines But it does seem to me that we need more human ministers; those wh will study the needs of the people they are serving, and not be guided sulely by pe al Interests, “Preaching the gospel is as essen- tial today as in the days of Paul. J believe the people want the simple message, but told clearly and cuusist- ently with the enytronment. We need more of the contact betweer pulpit and pew. The minister shouid put his heart into his work, T have a ‘No man can do better than st; the results will take care of remember that their pastor ts human and needs their warm support st all} « times. A group of active mermbers could be taken Into counsel hy the pastor and in this way study the needs of the parish, “We need to-day more than ever in recent years the inculcation of the Gospel of the Brotherhood of Man," ‘Benefit Materials include >= VAUTTTTAUTTTATUATEP TAT TT TAMU TTT Frederick Frelinghuysen, Mutual Life Insurance Company, Ne Connection With Any Other Establishment in the World THIRTY FOURTH STREET At Much Below Cost Highest Cost Coats Richly Fur Trimmed 6 5 be E Panvelaine Squirre EI Fiora Beaver E Ramola Fitch E Veldyne Wolf : Cordvelaine Caracu | Bolivia Austral ( Some with great big fur collars and others with collars and cuffs get to know his people The people, too, must |), Furs include ape eg ‘THE EVENING WORLD, MONDAY, JANUARY 23, 1922. | Newark, N. J.t “My good friend, Dr, Vance, once said to me that any min- feter of the gospel who preached any- |thing but the simple Gospel is sure eventually to fail, Such preaching may be does not draw. T have some- times thought that topical sermons, ruther than doctrinal ones too often, | would have a ready acceptance—such as on Integrity, Purity, Seriousness, Unselfishness, Observance of Sunday —laying down the requirements in each of these matters and not equivo- cating or compromising. ‘Engaging all one can of his con- gregation in giving and working strengthens a church. “Dabbling In politics and public worldly matters is generally unprofit- able." _—— BELT BUCKLE SAVES LIFE IN A SHOOTING night saved the life of No. 168 Oliver Street. Tissona, No. 34 Passale Street, is t Police Headquarters charged with assault and attempt to iit, ‘Tissona keeps a boarding house whete, exed, he shot at John Gannit 4s missing Gannitto and stril- ‘s clothing was removed t. Joseph's Hospital two bullets fell he floor, They had strudk the metal he wore and were flattened, Costa receiving only a flesh wound. SUDDENLY WHILE work. Jacob Welser, sixty, of No. 50 Lake Avenue, Ridgewood, N. 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