The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-04-20
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES.
Southern PRESBYTERIAN.


been changed from Broadway to Edom. Va.
Resignation of Rev. DR.. Stuart Robin
son.-The whole Church will regret to learn
that DIR. Stuart Robinson has felt compelled by
the state of his health to resign the pastoral
charge of the Second Presbyterian church ot
Louisville, KY Dr. Robinson has been pastor
of this church more than twenty years, and his
influence for good has extended to all parts Of
the Church.
Portsmouth Church, va.-On Sunday,
18th, Rev. Roderick Henderson, late Of Har-
mony Presbytery. was installed pastor of this
church. Rev. William Brown, D. D., preached
the sermon and delivered the charge to the
pastor, and ev. ]. D. Dudley the charge to the
people.
ACADEMY, WEST VA, April 18th
Messrs. Editors,-Interesting services were
conducted in my church last Sabbath, the 10th
inst. 1t was our communion season, and was
assisted by Rev j. H. Lewis who preached the
gospel In its purity and simplicity. On Sab
bath after the sermon. the following gentlemen
who had been previously elected, were installed
and ordained ruling elders viz John H. Han
sci, M. ]. McNeel, and William T. Beard. Mr..
G. W. Beard was installed and ordained deacon.
Three persons united with the church-one by
certificate and two profession of faith
Yours fraternally, D. S. SYDEEsTRIcKER.
Rev. Nicholas r. Morgan.-Rev. C. NJ.
Hutton writes to that the Rev. Nicholas r.
Morgan quietly fell asleep in Jesus at Eutaw,
Ala, Monday, March 7th, at the advanced age
of ninety two years. He was one of our Oldest
ministers, and had resided at Eutaw, to the
best of our knowledge, upwards of forty years.
considerable portion of this time, he had
charge of the Bethsalem church. But since the
year 1870, advancing years have kept him from
any stated work. His aged companion pre-
ceded him but few years to their heavenly
rest Christian Observer
The ~ c. Presbyterian says that the Holy
Spirit is reviving the First Presbyterian church
In Washington. At the communion season, on
Sabbath, 10th inst, four persons were announced
as having been received into membership after
examination. One lady united by certificate
The sermons of Rev. DIR. Wilson are faithful
presentations of the gospel, and the spirit of
prayer has been awakened among the people.
The Holy Spirit is doing the work and to Him
We clip the following items from the Teas
Presbyterian:
Seguin Church.-The Presbyterian church
OF Seguin has given Rev. Mr.. McCurdy, of Round
Rock, unanimous call to become their pastor
His acceptance is uncertain.
Church Building in West Texas.-Tbe
Presbyterians of Cistern, Luling Kyle, and
Cuero, are all building, or getting ready to
build, new churches
san Antonio.-For three weeks past a
daily union prayer meeting has been held in
the Odd Fellows Hall, in San Antonio 1t origi-
mated with some of the business men of the
city. 1t is held at IL o'clock, and for only ff-
teen minutes
The Presbyterian, Southern Methodist
and Northern Methodist churches of San An
tonic have been holding daily services, each in
Its own church, for several weeks past. A good
deal OF interest is manifested, especially among
the church members quite number have united
with the two Methodist churches, and several
with the Presbyterian
! Vacancies in West Texas Presbvterv
San Saba, Seguin, Luling, and Golad are all
vacant. These are four of our best churches
situated In four of the largest towns In West
Texas out side of San Antonio
Presbyterian Church at Kempers Bluff
Rev. j H. ziveley, Evangelist of West Texas
Presbytery, assisted by Rev. Josephus Johnson,
of Victoria, and Rev l. N. Mccain, Organized a
Presbyterian church at Kempers Bluff, on the
San Antonio River on Tuesday, March 22nd
Twenty-Five members entered the organization,
fifteen by letter, and seven by examination.
Rev. [. N. Mccain has been preaching at this
point for several years, without an organization.
AT his request our Evangelist visited him. and
after preaching several days, during which time
seven souls were converted the organization
was accomplished Brother johnson, of Vic
toria, was with them on Tuesday, the 22nd, and
fully conCurred in the wisdom of the move
This is very interesting and promising field
one that brother Mccain has been sultivatine
with great care.
Northern Presbyterian.
We clip the following items from the BaRi-
more PreSbyterian
Several of our city pulpits were oc
cuPied last Sunday by visiting clereymen
Rev. DR. Simpson, Of Ireland a delegate to the
late Presbyterian Council preached to a large
and interested congregation in the irst church.
Rev. J. A. Worden preached in the LAFAYETTE
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