The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-08-09
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES.
Southern Churohes.-(C Continued from LIST
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munity here have been graciously blessed. On
Friday, July IA, the synodical evangelist, Rev.
d M. Evans, came and preached with great ac-
ceptance, day and night, for more than week.
The congregations throughout were unusually
large and attentive. The whole community was
impressed and Christians encouraged-Chris
tidn Observer.
Dedication of New Haven Church,
hy.-Thursday, July 18th, Rev. Angus Nc
Donald. of Elizabethtown, began to assist me in
meeting In our new church at New Haven.
The services continued ten days The sermons
OF Rev. Mr.. Mcdonald were pungent and
powerful, and hope every heart was as much
refreshed as mine. There were four added to
the church-three who had formerly been mem.
oers one OF New Market church, the two others
OF Cumberland Presbyterian church. The fourth
made profession of faith and was baptized.
When we began the meeting we were in debt
$42247; when we closed the meeting we were
still in debt $l79.97, but one gentleman, Mr.. J.
K. Redman, assumed the debt until it was paid
So we were allowed. by providence, to dedicate
the church untrammelled. Rev. Mr. Mcdonald
preached the dedication sermon, and then the
building was dedicated according to the simple
form of the Presbyterian manual There was
rejoicing In Israel that day. The membership
is now about thirty in reach of the church
Others are accessible only at intervals, being in
government employ. The ten days of preach
ing were well attended, and we believe an i'm
petus was given to Gods cause, which will not
stop this side the further shore of time. Bless
the Lord, oh my soul."-I6
Rev. Alex Cowan, of Hendersonville
Tenn. has. been called to the pastorate of
Bethsalem and Decherd churches, the charge
which was made vacant by the death of Rev.
w. Bryce Thompson. If Mr.. Cowan accepts
land it is understood that he willy, the churches
are to be congratulated on securing the services
of such an able and consecrated man.-I6.
Northern Presbyterian.
In the decade from 1872 to 1882 there was
gain of four churches and of 4 728 members in
the Presbytery of New York-a proportion"
it is said, nearly double the ratio of the citys
growth during the same period"
A Presbyterian church in Lincolnton.
N. c., which was organized with fifteen cOlored
members by Rev s. Nation, D. D., is in con-
nection with the Presbytery of Catawba.
Ordination and Installation.-George
W. Wenrick, was ordained and installed pastor
of the Presbyterian church in Hebron, n. Y.
on the evening of July 25th The edifce was
beautifully decorated with ferns and flowers,
and was filled with an interested congregation
In Puget Sound, on the boundary line
between Washington Territory and British
Columbia, is the island of San Juan, long in dis
pute between the two countries On this island
a Presbyterian church was dedicated on the
25th of June-the fruit of the long and self
denying labors of Rev T. ]. Weekes, the mis-
sionary.
Manchester, N. H-The second German
Presbyterian church, within the bounds of the
Presbytery of Boston, was formed July 20 in
Manchester n. H. Our German church in
Lawrence, Mass, was organized three or four
years ago. and is in very prosperous condition.
There seems comparatively little opportunity
for the Presbyterian Church to increase, to any
considerable extent in New England among
the strictly New England people; the field is
already so fully occupied by the Congregations
lists, and has been occupied by them 80 long.
But among the foreign populations of our
numerous cities-the Germans, the Scotch, and
POlAaPo OIASiS AOoDS SoA losAS Lid1 Liu du LII
portant and hopeful work.
Presbytery of Red River.-This Preeby-
terry was in session at Moorhead Mimi, July
IS and 10. The attendance was large and the
interest deep. The great question was the loca-
ton Of college. The result was the establish
ment of two Colleges, one in Dakota and one in
Minnesota; the former at Caselton, on the
Northern Pacific railroad and starts with over
twenty acres of land and $4,000; the latter at
Fergus Falls, on the Atlantic and Pacific NJ
and M. railroad and has most beautiful site of
several acres and $4,000 to open up with.
Both these localities are Presbyterian strong
holds.
Presbytery also appointed Committee on
Academies, (Rev. r. ]. Cresswell, Of Pembina,
D. r., Chairman) to establish academies at i'm
portant points in the vast territory covered by
this Presbytery. Thus this Presbytery is laying
the foundation not only of Presbyterian church
es, but of Christian colleges and schools. The
church that educates largely will be the leading
church of the region in which it operates.
Chicago, ul.-Rev Henry T. Miller find
ing his vigor seriously impaired by seven years
Of earnest work, has resigned his pastorate of
the Sixth church. to take effect the third Sab
bath Of October His purpose is to 60 abroad,
and for year OF so seek renewed health and
stra,,,b aro,J tho ipstructive SIGHTS Of fba OH