The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-04-05
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
soutbern Presbyterian.

Springs, Ark. He has accepted call TO the
church at Hot Springs.
Waco Church, Texas.-At the recent COM
munion. six members were received by certih-
cate, and three children of the covenant were
admitted to the Lords table on profession of
their faith.
Rev. John E. Dubose. from the Presby-
terry of Western District. has been received by
the Presbytery of Central Mississippi, and &C
cepted call from Canton church
The Brandon church, Miss, has taken
steps to call Rev. ]. L. Brownlee, of the Pres
bytery of South Carolina.
Rev. DR.. j. E. Spilman was dismissed from
the Presbytery of Central Mississippi to the Pres
bytery of Cairo His Post office is Carmi, White
county, Ill. His church there has recently had
81 additions.
Second Church, Charlotte. N. Cat
the communion of this church on the 10th ult.,
ffty-one new members were admitted. Rev.
N. M. Woods formerly of Norfolk, Va, and
more recently of Galveston, Texas, is pastor of
the church.
Church Organized.-At Bandera, Texas,
seventy miles northeast of Uvalde, a church was
organized on the 10Th of March by Rev. ]. R.
Bridges, Evangelist Two elders were elected
and installad, A. Il. Scott, formerly of Virginia,
and John Guthrie, of Scotland. The field is a
promising one.
The Rev. w. j. Mccormick, pastor of
the church at Gainesville Fla, writes us
q Amid the ruins of our once comfortable home,
l sit down to pen on my knee this card. 1t
seems like crushing blow as there is no in
surance. Fortunately no lives are lost, and
portion of my library and manuscripts are saved.
Whilst officiating at the funeral of Mr. James
Simonton, at Micanopy, our cottage was laid in
ashes. The Lord will provide" We sympa-
thise most sincerely with cur brother in his
heavy loss.-Southern Presbyterian.
Rev. DR.. Nall has Just returned from Moss
Point and HandsborO where he has been hold
ing a series of meetings. He has been absent
three Sabbaths, and has been preaching through
the week as well as on the Sabbath The meet
ings were well attended increasing in numbers,
until the close. A very good state of feeling
prevailed, and the congregations were much
revived Rev. H. W. Finn is expected to begin
his work at Moss Point on the first Sabbath in
April.-S. W. Presbyterian
tween Louisville and Lebanon, KY 1t is a
Catholic community. Rev. J. H. Morrison, OF
the Portlandavenue church, Louisville, has
been spending Thursdays twice a month with
this people, preaching for them at night. The
result has been the organization of church OF
about twenty members. Recently they have
undertaken to build church They have a
very good plain frame building we'll under way,
and now approaching completion. This is a
beautiful illustration of what can be done by
utilizing the week day time of minister.
Christian Observer.
GAINESVILLE. Tenn.-The pastor of the
Presbyterian church in GAINESVILLE, Tenn, Rev.
j. W. Lupton, has Just closed meeting, cover
ing two weeks. Two services were held daily.
Rev. j. F. Cannon, of Shelbyville, Tenn,
preached during the entire meeting. His SER
mons were models of preaching clear, simple,
fervent, not in the words which mans wisdom
teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth. in
demonstration of the Spirit and of power. All
classes were delighted, and received the truth
with gladness and their prayers follow this
ambassador for Christ for his labor of love
among them. Gods people have been refreshed
and stimulated, and many have dedicated them
selves anew and heartily to the Lord Fourteen
or fifteen young persons have made profession
of their faith, among them several students OF
the University; and others are seeking guidance
and instruction. The Holy Ghost has set his
seal to the old truths of the Gospel as the power
of God unto salvation.-I5
Paducah, Ky.-"We have had meeting
of very great interest in our church for the
past two weeks. Rev. w. D. Morton, our SYN
odical evangelist has been with us and has
preached with great earnestness, power and &C.
ceptance. The church has been revived de.
Lighted and much encouraged We have al.
ready received twenty persons on profession and
number Of others have been interested and
asked for the prayers of Gods people. The
meeting is still in progress and will be contin.
ued as Providence may direct"-Ib.
Greensboro, Ala-You will be clad To
hear that our church at this place has enioved
an outpouring Of the Spirit We held our com
munion meeting on the second Sabbath of the
month. Drs. Stilman and Sanderson were
with US. The congregations and interest were
such as to encourage us to continue the meet.
ings. Up to the present time, fourteen have
united with our church on profession Of their
faith. Others are interested
Drs. Stllman and Sanderson have returned to