The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-03-03
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
Southern Presbyterian.


The First Presbyterian Church of
charleston W. Va, has enjoyed very pre-
cious season of refreshing The communion.
held on the third Sabbath, was attended with
unusual interest, and seven persons were re-
ceived into the church. The pastor secured the
assistance of Rev W. F. Wilhelm on Monday
night following and continued the meetings un-
til Tuesday of the following week Under the
deeply impressive sermons of brother Wilhelm
the interest increased, until the whole congrega
ton seemed to be thoroughly awakened. Twen
ty- eight persons have united with the church.
and others still contemplate doing So No means
were used but the ordinary ministration of the
ordinances of the Lords house, and earnest
prayer. J.C. BARR. Pastor
Revival at Union Church, Lexington
Presbytery. Communion services were held
IN this church three weeks ago. There has been
preaching from day to day since Rev. S. W.
Watkins, Rev. R. G. Walker and Rev. J. w.
Rosebro, assisting the pastor, Rev. J. N Camp
bell The church has been greatly revived. Six
persons have been added to its communion
fourteen at least have professed conversion, and
will unite in due time there are many enqulrers.
and general awakening throughout the con
gregation About thirty have united with this
church since the beginning of Mr. Campbelrs
Pastorate less than year ago.
Staunton, Va.-The First church contrib
uted at the late collection for Home Missions
Sl56' for which the Secretary at Baltimore sent
card of special Acknowledgements.
The Day of Prayer for schools and colleges
tourth Thursday of February was observed in
the Augusta Female Seminary.
Services were conducted by Rev. G. B. Strick
Ter, and the pastors of the First and Second
churches-Rev. w. E. Baker and Rev. J. E..
Booker
Revival at Hat Creek, Campbell Co
Va.-A meeting of several weeks continuance
closed at Hat Creek church on the 10Th of Feb
ruary. Rev c. NJ Howard assisting the pastor.
Rev. A. B. Darlington. A large number of per-
sons have professed conversion, and will unite
with the church. Mr. Howard has preached
during the fall and winter at the churches in
Campbell county, viz Campbell Court House.
Old Concord and Hat Creek, and the result has
been about 100 conversions. lie goes from Hat
Creek TO Charlotte @. II.
Church Dedtcation.--A correspondent
from Bunker's Hill, Berkley county, West Vir-
ginia writes
AS an item Of church news from this section
oi the country may be interesting to you and
your many readers, herewith transmit you a
brief account of the dedication or rather re-ded-
Ication of the Presbyterian church at this place.
This church was built sometime before the late
war by the New School Presbyterians and was
quite neat and comfortable building, and it
was regularly used up to the commencement Of
the war. During the war this church did not
escape the hand Of the spoilor. 1t was used as
a barracks or stabling for horses whenever the
military were encamped here. The whole Of
the interior was burned or otherwise destroyed,
leaving nothing but the bare walls. About one
year ago the subject Of It's repair was taken into
consideration, and it is now ready for occupancy.