The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1875-12-01
Rsligiulls gntelligsnte.
FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.
From Montgomery Presbytery.

10 accordance with the appointment Of the Pres.
bytery meeting was held at Buchanan. commenc-
ing on Saturday, 18th ult.. by Rev. X. K. Houston
and P. B. Price. On Sabbath the l4tb, three
members were received on examination and one on
certificate, and the sacraments OF baptism and the
Lords Supper were administered. The meeting
was continued till the Thursday night following
with evidences that the Hell Spirit was present
in His awakening and converting power. The
members of the church seemed to be much re-
ireshed and encouraged and ministers and mem
bers OF other denominations exhibited lively and
fraternal interest in the meetings. Rev A. Hart
former pastor of the church, had so far recovered
his health as to attend the exercises and render ac-
ceptable assistance to bis brethren Ii was pleas
ant to his old congregation. on the Sabbath. to
hear his voice in animated and effective eyhor-
tation which added very much interest to the SER
vices.
The congregation at Buchanan is anxiousy en-.
gaged In seeking pastor
Mount Carmel This church il on the upper
James river, ten miles west of Buchanan, with
which it has heretofore shared the Iabors OF the
same pastor. The people of Mt. Carmel are much
interested in securing. by similar arrangement,
Gently held there by Revs. r. x. Houston and A.
II. Price. at which two members we're admitted on
examination The prospects aud spirit OF the con-
| gregaion offer encouragement to the labors OF
| faithful preacher.
Falling Spring-Rev D. W. Shanks having
rendered bis resignation last summer. on account
of i'll health, the congregation generously reiuse$
tol.recSige. it, and agreed 10 continue his sal
without expecting service for six months. Neigh
boring and visiting ministers from Lexington and
| Montgomery Presbyteries, are supplying the pul:
| pit frequently and when no preacher is present the
congregation always meets for prayer on the Sab
bath The health OF our esteemed brother Sharks
has so far improved lately that he was enabled to
ouduct funeral service. If the prayers and sym
psthies of numerous Christian friends may prevail,
ne WI soon be fully restored.
| Called Meettng-A meeting of Presbytery was
called to be held at Lynchburg, on the oath inst. ::
Minutes of Resbytery In accordance with the
orders OF Presbytery at its last stated meeti0g the
| Minutes of that meeting have been neatly printed,
| n pamphlet, and extensively circulated by the
stated Clerk, Rev. 7. W. Hooper.
This meeting was held in the lecture room of the
First Presbyterian church. Of Lyuchburg at the ap.
pointed time. Present. Rev j. G. Shepperson,
D. d.. Rev. I. w. Hooper, Rev. B. W. Moseley,
Rev. W T. Hall, Rev. Roger Martin, Rev. A. h.
Price. K ders s. NJ. McCorkle, OF the First church,
| DR.. ID A. LaDghorne. of the Second church, and
| Mr.. j. H. Palmer of Salem.
| The pastoral relations heretofore existing be-
tween Rev. A FL. Price and the Catawba and
| DetDcl CDuTCDeS WeIe ulSsOiVSu, duu IIiCc
comes to Lynchburg to labor 10 the mission field of
the First Presbyterian church.
Rev. William w. Houston was directed to preach
at Catawba on the third Sunday 10 December, and
declare the pulpit vacant. Rev. r r. Houston
was directed to preach at Bethel on the second
Sunday in December and declare the pulpit vacant.
Licentiate John s. LefevIe was received on .
certificate from Winchester Presbytery, aud call
from Big Lick church having been presented and
fund in order was placed in his hands. He hav.
ing sign6ed bis desire to accept the same, the fol
lowing order was taken for his ordination and in
sallation if the way be clear, the second Satur.
day Of December Rev. j. g. Shepperson, ID. D..
70 preach and preside; Rev. 7. W. Hooper to de-
liver the charge to the pastor; and Rev. w. w.
Houston to deliver the charge to the people, AL.
rernates Rev. Messrs Baio, Wilhelm and R. K.
Houston. -Lynchturg Nugmian.