Was Ordained A Minister

Was Ordained a Minister

Harry Bell Has Received His Charge

Impressive Ceremony

Minister From Detroit, Jackson, Ypsilanti and Chelsea Were Present

Harry Bell was ordained into the ministry at First Union church Monday evening. Pastors from the First Congregational church of Detroit, Woodward Avenue Congregational church, Detroit, Congregational churches of Jackson, Ypsilanti, Chelsea and of this city, conducted an examination of the candidate, which began at 4:30 in the afternoon. A supper was served to the pastors by the ladies of the church. 

At 7:30 the impressive ordination service began, Rev. Mr. DeForest, of the Woodward Avenue Congregational church, Detroit, acting as chairman , opened the meeting by invoking divine blessing upon the candidate and his work.

Rev. Mr. Boynton, of the First Congregational church, Detroit, gave the ordination sermon. 

Rev. Mr. Jones, of Chelsea, delivered the charge to the people, and Rev. Mr. Patton of this city, delivered the charge to the new pastor. 

The service was a deeply impressive one. It was largely attended by the people of the city.