The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-11-23
NEWS FROM THECHURcHEs.
Southern Presbyterian.


our church at this place was dedicated on last
Sabbath, 13th inst) The day was bright and
warm, and large congregation of from four to
five hundred persons, representing the COM
munity for miles around was present to par
ticipate in the services.
The pastor opened the services with the in
voc ton. Rev. Mr. Elliot, of the Methodist
Church. read the Scriptures and offered prayer.
Rev. DIR. Armstrong, of Norfolk, preached the
sermon from Phil ii: II. 49, beginning with the
words, Work out your own salvation" ETC.
1t was one of the most excellent sermons it has
ever been the privilege of our people to hear
There was simplicity and scripturalness as
we'll as earnestness and JUNCTION that made it
truly instructive and delightful. Mans work
and Gods work in the great matter of sal.
walton were made plain to all. Duties
were preached doctrinally and doctrines were
preached practically" We all felt as we
listened to the gracious words that proceeded
out of his mouth that it was good for us to be
there. a good impression was made also for
Presbyterianism where, until recently, the name
was scarcely known.
After the sermon the financial statement was
made by the pastor, and a collection taken up
amounting to 5000.
hymn was then sung and the dedicatory
prayer was offered by Rev. R. D. Stimson.
Powellton Is thriving little village on the
Eastern Shore Of Virginia and in the midst of
apopulous community. Locust Mount, another
village. is less than mile distant. There is but
one other church within several miles of ,t-and
we hope that our church is planted where it will
be the means Of much good. 1t is almost al
together, at present, missionary ground. We
have but few members, and have had to rsly
upon outside help. The building is neat
Gothic structure. 81 feet wide As feet long and
will seat conveniently 200 persons. When
fully paid for it will cost about l,4OO.
Amongst our liberal subscribers may be men
toned the Presbyterian churches in Norfolk: Mrs.
Allen, Oswego, N. Y; Mr.. George G. Sampson,
New York; Mr.. R. H. Miles, Onancock and
Mr.. L. j. Powell. Powelton. Dr. Witherspoon
of Petersburg, also deserves our grateful remem
brance. He. at Petersburg and through your
columns, brought our case before ten brethren
who sent us some two years ago, the valuable
sum OF $lOo. To all of these brethren we feel
grateful. After the collection on day of dedica
ton, there remained on the church debt of
about $l25 We regretted to have it dedicated
with any debt on it, and would be very clad if
any OF our Christian friends who feel an inter
est In such missionary work, would assist Ms
forthwith in raising this amount so that the
church may be free. Any contributions sent to
the Central Presbyterian or the pastor. John G
Anderson, Accomack Court House, Va. will be
most thankfully received J.GA
Harmony Presbytery held an adioprned
meeting in Columbia, S. c., during the sessions
oil synod at which the following items of bust
ness were transacted
Rev j. E. Dunlop obtained permission to la
Dor out of the bounds of the Presbvtery after
the first of January, 1882, until the next Spring
meeting.
Rev. III. B. Garriss was received from the
Presbytery of Wilmington by letter and exami
nation.
Mr.. s. E. Chandler, student of Davidson
college, was taken under the care of Presbvterv
as a candidate for the ministry.
The whole matter of employing. an EVANGELIST
was postponed to the next Spring meeting.
Rev Messrs. Chez and Cousar. colored were
employed to labor among the colored people at
salary of 5000 each
@AA 'AOih "iahuluB Cnurcn Tor the whole of
the time of Rev. James Mcdowell, was read.
On motion, Brewington church was cited bv
ITS commissioner, to appear at an adjourned
meeting of Presbytery to be held at Mayesville
on the I'd Tuesday in December at II NJ, to
show reason why the present pastoral relation
between said church and Rev. James Mcdowell
should not be dissolved.
W. A. GREGG, Stated Clerk.
fhe Rev. Mr.. Petrie. of Charlottesville, is
gong to deliver to his congregation series of
lectures on the City of Jerusalem.
At congregational meeting of the Old.
street Presbyterian church Petersburg. Va.
held last night, November 19th,) Rev. DR..
Wltherspoon, of the Tabb.Stree church, presd-
lng Messrs B. E. Porter and Genger Hawkins
were elected ruling elders, and Messrs Walter
Jackson, Wesley Andrews, J. E. Carroll. and
Thomas Spinner were elected deacons of the
church. All of them with the exception of the
last'named gentleman, who was absent were
set apart to the offices TO which they were
elected by prayer and laying on of hands. The
services were impressive, and were witnessed
oy full congregation. The pastor of the
church Is the Rev. II. Calvin Smith, who is do
ing good missionary work in that portion of
the city The church is soon to be reftted and
repainted.-Cor. Dispatch.
Deolined'-Rev. J. W. Rosebro, pastor of