The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-01-18
NEWS FROM THECHURCHEs
Southern PRESBYTERIAN.

church at this place was greatly weakened
few years ago by the loss, in quick succession,
OF three or four of It's most valuable members
Only two elders and two deacons were left the
members were scattered and the church was dis
heartened; and to human view the outlook was
discouraging. There seemed to be fear that
things would grow worse rather than better.
With great doubt as to results, but with trust in
God, entered upon the work here four years
ago last April. Since that time there have been
added to the church thirty six MEMBERSHIP
present number being eightyfour. The manse
has been painted and repaired; the church has
been painted and greatly improved in appear
ance-the ladies have provided furniture for the
church, besides doing other things that greatly
add to the comfort of the congregation. During
last fall we increased our eldership by the elec-
ton of two elders, who were ordained before the
close of the year. AT the congregational meet
ings held about this time it was determined to
purchase the building in Jetersville known as
the Free Church, which, by decree of court
had been ordered to be sold. The purchase has
been effected, and with liberal help received
from the Richmond churches, will be paid for at
once. Our people are now making efforts to re-
pair this church and put it in good order and
desire to have regular preaching at that point
The great kindness and loving attachment of
this people to me and mine, and their sympathy
in my sorrow and affiiction, has been exceeding
ly touching. Just before Christmas nearly every
family of the church sent us pres mt, and filled
our closets with the substantials of life. Surely
such people, trusting in God, persevering and
patiently working need have no fears about the
future of this church. and under Gods blessing,
believe, will in few years be stronger than it
has ever been, if lot financially at least numer-
lcally and spiritually. PASTOR
The New Concord congregation. Pres
bytery of Roanoke, Va, gave pleasant sur
prise to the family of their pastor during the
Christmas holidays. They pounded him." to
use the common expression; but by this is not
to be understood that the gift of each conner
was limited to pound. They brought boun-
tiful supply of eatables, two nice quilts &C.,
DC. Valuable presents were also received from
some members of the Old Concord congregation.
Even the pastors horse and COW were not for
gotten. We mention this with gratitude, and
hope that the example may provoke others to
g go and do likewise" D.
Romney, w. Wat a congregational
meeting held in the Presbyterian church in this
place on Sabbath last S. L. Flournoy ESQ.,,
was elected almost unanimously, Ruling Ell
der better selection, in our humble opinion,
could not have been made-one who will ever
be faithful in the discharge of his duties, and
take deep interest in all church matters.
Iptellgencer.
Morgan City, LATHE new church build
ing erected in the place of the one which was
destroyed by storm about two years ago, has
been paid for and dedicated free of debt
Rev. j. A. Scott, Jr., has taken charge of
the churches of Hat Creek, Diamond Hill, and
Campbell G. H., and for the present, while the
Hat Creek parsonage is undergoing regairs, is
dwelling at the Court House. His post.office
address is Rustburg Campbell county, Va.
A new Presbyterian church is to be
erected at Grassy Meadows, Greenbrier county
W. Va A committee consisting of 7. C. Lewis
j. f. George, and H. Hutsonpiller advertise to
receive proposals from contractors to build the
house.
Rev. c. H. Howard, who assisted in a pro
tracted meeting in Drummondtown, Accomack
county, Va, in December will continue for
some time laboring in the churches for the East
ern Shore, Powellton, Onancock, and Belle Ha-
ven.
Rev. A. B. Wilkes, recently received from
the Methodist church, is to take charge Of Beth
any church and Youngs chapel in Giles county,
and of Swan Creek church in Lincoln country.
His address is Bryson, Giles county, Tenn.
Christian Observer.
The "CampbellsVille congregation" OIL
Presbyterians, (Ky) as to numbers are but q
feeble flock" a scriptural {" little flock :" but
for the Masters honor and glory, they are
devising most liberal things. Generously as
sisted by the Bethel congregation (the two
congregations constitute one pastorate) theygar
building handsome and commodious house o
worship seventy feet by fifty and twenty thre
feet pitch, with tower forty eight feet high
foundation Of dressed granite, deep and solid
The walls are already up and the roof will b.
put on soon. The house will be ready, we hope
for our next session of Presbytery which meet
with the Campbellsville church in April next
For the ten years 1 have been serving the Bethe
church. that part Of it living in town, has wor
, shipped in the Methodist church, and we ar
looking forward with great pleasure to tn
completion ofour church, when our little ban,
shall sit under its own vine" and worship il
its own house.-Ib.
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