The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-02-22

winter. There have been thirty FIVE accessi6ns
twenty eight on profession.
Cincinnati, Ohio.-Last week we men,
toned the work of grace going on in the Walnut
Hills Presbyterian Church. and that "a had been
received. Since last Sabbath, FIVE others have
been received on profession. The pastor, Rev.
G. II. Fullerton, has frequently indicated in his
sermons for some time past great concern lest
the increasing interest and attendance in the
church for a year or two past might have too
much to do with material interests especially
the work of the congregation in the erection of
their new house of worship but the indications
are that spiritual life and growth are uppermost
in the hearts of the people. great blessing
we hope and believe, will soon fall on this
people.-Herald and PresJyter.
Spring Rancho, Neb.-On Sunday, Feb
ruary 5th, Presbyterian church was dedicated
here, in the southwest corner of Clay county
on the Little Blue River. The house is sub
stantially built of lumber, 24x36 feet, with cor
ner tower 10x1o and neat pulpit recess, at a cost
of 81 900, exclusive of furniture. The people of
this region are mainly poor, living still (many
of them at LEAST in their sod houses and dug
outs, and for the past two years they have been
crippled in their means through partial failure
oftheir crops; yet feeling the necessity of build
ing laid upon tnem and stimulated by the earn
est words and strong faith and good example of
their pastor, Rev. w. R. Smith, they girded
themselves to this work, and out of their pov ertv
and weakness have "waxed strong" to build
this house of prayer. With such sacrifices God
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ing them with the tokens of His saving power.
AS the result of three weeks special services
held in the old schoolhouse, there were about
twenty FIVE hopeful conversions, and of these
twelve have already united with our church at
Spring Rancho Mr.. Smith has also held special
services at Chenille, where six have united with
the church, and at Waveland, where thirteen
have professed faith in Christ
Portage, Wis. February 18th, 1892
AS partial result of union meetings and con.
tlnued services in our own church since the
Week of Prayer, ten came before the session last
night and were received, to be publicly well
coined to the communion tomorrow. Our
meetings have been of great benefit to the
church IN other ways-in toning up the spirit
ual condition of the regular attendants and re.
claiming to the fold absent and backsliding ones.
Cory, Penn.-"There has been quiet but
steady work of grace going on all Winter in the
church of Cory, Presbytery of Erie. Extra
meetings have been held for the last four months
and as result the church members have been
awakened and much deeper spirit of piety
generary prevails. Twenty FIVE new members
have also been received during the last three
months, by letter and II on profession of faith
II OF whom were baptized. We hope, pray and
labor for stil greater harvest not far distant in
the future. The church is also in a good 6pan
C al condition, there being not cent of debt and
all the expenses paid the first of every month
The city Is In very prosperous condition, but
what Is most gratifying of all is, that the church
es are keeping pace with commercial and tenn
poral interests. - Presbyterian Banner.
1ndiana.-Twenty persons have recently
united with the Fifth church indianapolis. Rev.
Mr.. Mitchell, pastor, on profession of faith
10 the church at Kingston nine were recently
added seven of them being men in middle life
to the church at Portland nine to the church at
Princeton eight; and to the church at Rochester
twelve, special services having been held in these
churches
Kansas series of meetings held for three
weeks by Rev. A. D. Moore at Mayfeld closing
January 23d, resulted in many conversions and
the organization of a church of twenty members.
the entire number being received on profession
of faith. At Bethel church, near Topeka,
wonderful revival has been in progress since the
week of prayer as many as twenty four coming
forward for special counsel.
Leadville, Col.-The First Presbyterian
Church of this city rejoices in the accession of
eighteen new members at the quarterly commun-
ion, Sunday, February 5. This makes a total of
thirty -seven received since the beginning of the
present pastorate, under Rev F. J. Stanley. six
months ago. Two of the number uniting on
confession of faith last Sunday were heads of
families. No special services have been held
since the Week of Prayer but quiet spiritual
interest has pervaded the services Of late.
Omaha, Neb-rhe Second PRESBYTERIAN
Church of Omaha celebrated the sacrament of
the memorial Supper of our Lord on Sabbath.
February 5. The attendance was large The
occasion was one Of deep and special interest to
Christians, and spoke with a tender and i'm
pressive voice to those present who have not
received Christ as their personal Saviour. About
thirty were added to the membership Of the
church
Georgetown, Mich.-Durng the Week
of PRAYER q Good doc,roo. ,c ;ut.-.-t