The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-02-11
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES.
Southern PRESBYTERIAN.

Inc Iost'o ADDRESS OF heV. D. Taylor Mar
tin has been changed from Hendersonville to
Mills River, Henderson county, n. c.
Our Harrisonburg, Va, correspondent writes
February 9Th: On yesterday Lexington Pres
bytery, at called meeting here, dissolved the
pastoral relation of Rev Daniel l.. Wilson and
reluctantly joining We owe Mr.. Wilson debt
of gratitude for the steady religious advance
ment of that region under his teaching and
prayerful efforts He leaves with the affection
ate remembrance of his entire church, and the
regrets of all who know him."
Another correspondent sends the following
" Mr.. Wilson had labored faithfully at this place
for about six years, and his labors had been
blessed. Marked changes have taken place in
the community such as a more strict observance
of the Sabbath, attendance upon the means of
grace, temperance reform, increased interest in
Observation-Disclosures and secular and many had
been added to the church. Still, in consequence
of removals, financial pressure, etc. the church
was not selfsustaining"
HIGHLAND Co., February 4th, 1880.
To the Editors Of the Central Presbyterian:
Rev. S. McCune lately conducted protracted
services at Stony Run church, Highland county.
Before the meeting there was an apparent anx
iety among the people that special religious ser
vices should be held at that point and the pastor
was advised to hold protracted meeting there
as soon circumstances would permit. Mr..
McCune, impressed by the wisdom of the sug-
gestion, commenced services at that place and
preached twenty-nine nights in succession
Many persons from a distance, who had never
before seen a meeting conducted with such or
der, quietness, and solemnity, were convinced
that this revival was not the result of animal
excitement. They felt the Holy Ghost was in
the audience moving upon the hearts of the peo-
pie. AS the result of the meeting twenty-one
persons professed religion. 1t was, indeed, SOL
emn and touching when several of the older
members of the community, whose heads had
grown hoary with age came forward and hum
bly, confessed Christ. Fourteen united with the
stony hun Presbyterian church. two expect to
connect themselves with the church at Williams
vile, three with the Methodist church and the
rest are undecided Before these revival service.
were held, there were only thirteen white mem
bers in the church. This little band of Chris
tians has been greatly encouraged and gratifed
by seeing the work of God growing in their
midst, sinners saved, Christians revived and the
church increased. The pastor was greatly aided
by Elder John t. Byrd of Williamsville. Elder
Samuel Meyers, of Mcdowell, also rendered verv
efficient help. Our Methodist brethren who
live IN the neighborhood of Stony Run church.
threw their whole energies into this good work.
and did all they could to make this meeting a
success.
The Mount Horeb Presbyterian church, Lex
ington Presbytery, which was organized in 1857
with nine members has now one of the most
prosperous congregations in the Valley, and the
sphere OF ITS benefcent influence is gradually
widening. Last month, the pastor, Rev Thos.
M. Boyd, one of the ablest and best ministers of
the Presbytery, in reviewing the progress of the
year, and referring to the past history of the
church. made public the following statistics To
the nine original members there have been add
ed 1877 others, about 27 have died, 80 have been
dismissed to the other churches. and Is were
classed as missing and delinquent. Eighty four
children have been baptized During four years
the amount of money raised for all purposes was
$4,675. The Ladies Aid Society, organized
about five years ago has raised and expended
1900. Taking into consideration the size of the
church, and the fact of its having been vacant
for some time previous to the present pastor tax
ing charge the exhibit made is certainly encour-
aging and well deserving communication Val
leg Virginian
The series of Protracted meetings that were
mentioned by your correspondent. to be held at
the pines Mission Chapel" (near Greenville
Augusta county, Va.) under the auspicies of the
7. M. G. A, of this place, were closed few
weeks ago with the glorious result of the conver-
sion Of eight souls to God There was marked
seriousness during the entire meeting. The SER
vices were conducted by the Revs. Messrs. Smith
Murray, and Hamilton, alternately. The Asso.
citation will hold on next Sunday afternoon
their regular monthly meeting devotional at
which the ladies are invited TO attend.-Staun-
ton Vjndicator.
The sixty-third annual meeting Of the First
Sabbath School Society Of Petersburg was held
in the Tabb Street Presbyterian church SUNDAY
afternoon. Reports were made by the various
officers, and the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year President, Charles F. Col
her; Vice President, John Donnan Librarian
9. b. Burton Treasurer, Alfred Witherspoon
Secretary, B. B. Vaughan, Jr Boards of Man
ayers and Visitors were also elected and a npro-
hnW rF r.ar.1