The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-05-11


terry, Va.-The annual statement of Bethel
church, Augusta county, was read to the congrega-
tion by Rev. James Murray the pastor 1t was
for the year ending April 1st, and the contribu-
tions were for the following purposes Pastors
Salary, $500; Publication Society, $25 Foreign
Missions, $240.51 Juvenile Fund, $40 Evan
gelical Fund, $50; Education, $35; Colored In
stltute, $50; Home Missions, $l56.2 "a Virginia
Bible Society, $26; Colportage Fund, $40; Pres
byterial Fund, $l9; Balance on Parsonage,
$3.50 and congregational expenses, $l69.6S.
Total, $l,60404. Among the sources of contri-
buttons were the Juvenile Missionary Society,
s48.6l the Ladies' Missionary Society, $3.50
and special collection by the children realizing
$3.50 for the Home Mission Fund.
Shemariah church in Augusta countv.
Va, is marching into line and taking her place
among the living working churches of Lexington
Presbytery. Communion services were held at
this church last Sabbath, (May 1st, conducted
by the pastor, Rev. ]. H. H. Winfree
After announcing the names of FIVE persons
who had been received on examination into
full communion with the church. the pastor read
statement showing that this church, besides
contributing to all the objects of Christian be-
nevolence recommended by the Assembly, had
raised during the last year, over $500 for church
repairs
Quite large congregation in attendance,
and Judging from the attention given, we would
say in behalf of ALL that It was good for us that
we were there" ].
Clarksburg, West va.-The Central
church of Clarksburg held their communion ON
Nah hot Marc OTth
received on examination and one on certificate.
The occasion was one of more than ordinary
interest because the two young ladies received
on examination are the eldest children of gen
tleman who was the first fruit of the gospel
under our new organization, and who is now an
efficient ruling elder. This makes an addition
Of ten since our church was organized less than
three years ago In our weakness we feel
thankful for any tokens of encouragement from
the Lord, especially in spiritual strength.
Our church enterprise is an arduous one, but
although few In number and possessed of little
OF this worlds goods, by the prayerful toll of
a band of noble women added to the liberal
contributions of other members of our coneueea
ton, we succeeded one year ago in paving 81
05O for an eligible lot. Enough more has been
\ ouOoOIloeu W put neat leCJure-rOOm under
roof on the back part of the lot, and, with some
help, we hope to have it finished before autumn.
Rev. r. c. Walker. stovers Shop. Au-
gusta county, Va, writes, May Sd II have
been supplying Loeb Willow for few weeks,
and will do SO until they can secure pastor.
On April 18th, DR.. w. II. Davies, J. A. ]. Funk
houser, and G. M. Bear, were ordained and in
stalled ruling elders. The church seems encour-
aged and now keeps up all the regular services.
Have quite a Aourishing Sunday School, re.or-
ganised April 1st, j. E. Hanger, superintendent,
Mr.. ]. A. J. Funkhouser, assistant They also
have Young Mems Christian Association. and
weekly prayer meetings.
This church has met with serious loss in the
last few months, by death Of valuable members.
AT communion, April 10th, two we're added on
certificate Three little girls recited the Shorter
Catechism--one last Sabbath, and two, Sabbath
beforehand the Bibles have been sent for One
Of these children told me she learned the Cate
chism iD two weeks"
CONTINUED on 5th poge)