The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-11-29
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pondents are requested to address him hereafter
at Bristol.
Rev. A. R. Kennedy, was installed pas
tor of the Second Presbyterian church, Little
Rock Ark, November 10Th. Rev. 7. R.
Welch, DID, pastor of the First church, presided,
preached the sermon, proposed the constitu-
tional questions and gave the charge to the
pastor Judge ]. w. Martin delivered the
charge to the congregation.
Bandera, Texas-On the 10Th inst. six
members were received into the little church at
this place. Rev. ]. R. Bridges, evangelist in
Western Texas breaches at this place once
month. 1t is so miles from Uvalde the place of
his residence and the intermediate country
very sparsely settled.
Rev. j. w. Rosebro was installed pastor
at Lewishurg w Va. Lost Sabbath November
26th, Rev. w. F. Wilhelm preaching and de-
llvering the charge to the pastor, and Dr. NJ.
L. Lacy the charge to the people. The services
were impressive and appropriate The hearts
of pastor and people Were gladdened by the ad-
dition of twelve to the church, three of them by
certificate and seven by examination, and there
is reason to hope that Gods Spirit is among us
r.
Wilson Church, near San Augustine.
Texas.-A church has recently been organized
by Rev. d. A. McRae, near the town of San
Augustine, having seventeen members, with
one ruling elder. This church is named Wilson.
In honor of Rev. Hugh Wilson, who, nearly
fifty years ago, organized the first Presbyterian
church in Texas. That first church is still in
existence at the town of San Augustine Both
of these churches are supplied by Mr.. McRae,
who has been encouraged recently by seven or
eight additions to his church on profession of
faih.-CiriStian Observer.
Colored Evangelism.-Th Presbytery Of
Eastern Texas has three colored ministers who
are preaching at ten or twelve different points
In all. They greatly need houses of worship
for thei- congregations, and are much emba--
rassed In their work for want of these houses.
We are about to make efforts to erect church
buildings for the colored people at Longview,
Rusk, and Palestine. AS these colored congre-
cations are poor, and the white churches in the
vicinity also weak, we shall need III these e.
forts all the outside help we can get Are there
not some of your readers who would like to in
vest In these church buildings and share in
this good work p If so their wishes will be
attended to by sending large or small contr-
buttons to Rev. S. F. Tenney, Crockett, Texas
H.
Dallas, Texas.-Rev. A. P. Smith writes
as follows to the Ts1as Presbyterian, under date
of November 10th 1--WE closed last night in
the church here one of the most delightful and
profitable meetings 1 have ever had in a pas
toral charge. thad been eagerly expected and
earnestly prayed for. Services commenced
Tuesday morning, October 90 Wednesday
night, Rev DR.. George began preaching, with
manifest effect, closely searching and practical
sermons From nine to ten every morning we
had pray ayer-meetiDgs which were characterized
by great earnestness and Importantly. 1t was
evident that blessing was in store for us, and
though excitement was running high about
the election, and though our city was crowded
with people coming to attend the races yet the
services grew in interest, and our visiting
brother, In every sermon, showed that he rightly
apPrehended the state Of things, within and
without the church. AS the fruits of these
daily services, we have received sixteen mem
bers, fourteen on profession of faith, and two
y ASt'OA' NOu Hds BItdIly DleSSed us through
his servant, towards whom all hearts 20 out
with the warmest affection All but two Of
those received were children of the covenant
and baptized in infancy"
Boone County. Mo-Rev. S. W Mitch
ell writes to the st. Louis Presbyterian: az
have just completed my first round in my new
field in Boone county. Never have I met a
more cordial reception, or had a more encourage
ing entrance into any field than have had in
this.
Allow me a few words concerning the several
points Of labor. Bonne Femme, seven miles
southeast Of Columbia, Ashland twelve miles a
little east OF south, Rocheport, fourteen miles
due west from the same point. and Centralia in
the northeast corner Of the county are the places
at present occupied. At Rocheport only. have
we an organization at present-the scattered and
feeble remnant Of once strong and nourishing
church thirty years ago, to which the sainted
Coulter ministered pastor for several years
Their good house was lost by fire during the
war the railroads turned the tide of commerce
away from the Missouri River on which the
own stands, business became PROSTATE. popula-
ion dispersed, death removed many more the
Word Of Life has long been withheld. until now
t seems like hoping against hope" on the
part both Of people and preacher. to prosecute