Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-04-30

BRANDYwIsE MIsstoE.-A correspondent of
the Journal takes exception to the notice
which appeared In tho Republiean in regard to,
the appointment of Mr.. Kenaard to this mis-
sion. If VIC arc not in error any church may
project mission in any community, and a no.
tice Of the fact does MT necessarily convey
the idea that othor denominations have not la
bored to establish their doctrine and have not
erected places of worship in the same village
or neighborhood. The Baptlsts or Presbyteri.
nus may also establish mission in Brandywno
village, and the announcement of their doing
so would net indicate that the Episcopalians
md Methodists had not previously been laboring
in the place. In order, however, to do full
justice we publish the article in question, al
length.
Uider this head appeared in the Republican
n notice OF the appointment of Mr.. Ken
pard as the Missionary to Brandywine Viii
iage, and the projected establishment of Mis-
sion Of the NJ. L. Church. The tenor of this
notice, is Calculated to mislead the public, be.
ing worded us though the NJ. Z. Church were
setting forth new Mission among people who
had never heard the blessed promises of the
Gospel. The credit Of founding a Missionary
Church in that location is due 10 the Protest
ant Episcopal Church, and although she has
been laboring for upwards of three years ST.
lently to establish herself there, brief sketch
Of st. Johns Parish will not be inappropriate
at this time. In the winter of 1854 to 1866,
series of services were held in the District
School House, by the Rev. Charles Breck, Rec
tor of Trinity Church, at which time the Mis-
sion of the p. e. Church was founded in the
Summer of 1855 the Parish was organized and
delegates were appointed to the Diocesan Com
ventiOn, which met ut Lewes in May, IS5G.--
Committees were appointed to procure suit
able location for church and to report there
on. On the Sd of May 1866, the Green Tree
tavern undoubtedly the best location in the
village, was bought under sale of the Orphans
Court, possession to be given on the 18th of
March, 1867. The Rev. Stevens Parker of N
Y. was called in August last, as assistant min
lister Of Trinity Parish, more eltectually to car
~ on the Missionary work in Brandywine Viii
lage.
In order to avoid any further delay in enter
fng upon the duties of preaching the Saviour
TO perishing sinners, neat brick building was
erected between the 25th OF September and
Christmas day, for tue purpose of a Sunday
school. This was publicly opened as place
OF worship on tho festival of st. John the 9th
Of December. Ri. Rev. Alfred Lee, d. D.,
preaching the opening sermon, and Rev Charles
Brack, Rector Of Trinity Church and ST. Johns
IT.
ASSISTANT Minister of Trinity Church and St.
Johns, taking part in the services. A Sunday
school was Immediately organized and the ser
wees OF the Church have been continued reg
ulhry ever since. The Sunday school num-
bers upwards of one hundred children, and it ia
presumed that the more favorable weather of
spring VIII materially increase the number. A
Parish school has also been opened which is
under the charge of Miss Deborah Harker, a
graduate Of the Hannah More Academy.'-
The Vestry and Wardens have just contracted
with MIR. ohm hoffman, Architect, to erect them
a handsome Gothic Church on the site OF the
old tavern for which purpose the workmen are
now removing it. The building is to be rooted
in this season and the tower and spire and in
terror work to be finished next. Thus far the
york of extending the Redeemers KiRgdSm
has been earnestly carried on; and BY the
blessing of God, will be like tree planted by |
The water side that will bring forth his fruit in
due season.
Although the church has been not upfreGuent-
" charged with bringing up the rear ground
Ofthe Christian army, or as gathering the CLEAN.
ngs OF the vintage, in this case she las most
assuredly taken the very front line in
planting the standard of the Lord and tho
freezes from our Western frontiers wait in the
glad tidings that there also she is taking the
position OF the van, and 1t is evident She is
,ousing herself from her lethargy 10 ocoupy
Ter true position. trust our brethren of tie
i. Z. Church will excuse this brief sketch.
7hich their calmly monopeliEing the whole
Missionary work ofBrandywine has elected.