The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-11-08
NEWS FROM THECHURcHEs
Southern PRESBYTERIAN,

OoIhSiu E-IeSOyCer1an.
fhe Presbyterians of Martinsburg w. Va,
are building new manse for their pastor. Rev,
F. NJ. Woods.
Rev. j. H. McCown's Post office address
has been changed from Green Bank. West Va
to Kerr's Creek, Va.
Rev. w. w. Brimm, of Texas, has been
received by the Presbytery OF Transylvania,
and has taken charge of the new church at Ir-
vine, Estill county, KY, organized by DR.. Guer-
rant, the Synodical evangelist.
Missionaries-Rev H. c. Blu Bose and
family expect to sail from San Francisco to-
morrow, on their return to China Rev. S. 7
Woodbridge, son of Rev. j. Woodbridge of
Wesson' Miss, will accompany him. He has
been appointed to Marking.
Roanoke colored churoh.-Rev. T. T.
Jones, of Brunswick county, Va, writes Il
have just returned home from visit to the
Roanoke Colored church The colored brother
Rev. David Darlington, seems to be blessed in
his work. His church is growing in numbers,
and is prospering spiritually also trust" This
church Is under the care of East Hanover Pres
bytery.
otterville, Montgomery Presbytery.-
This church, under the .pastorate of Rev. John
Ruff, has been enjoying season of refreshing
de was assisted after the second Sabbath ofSep
tember by Rev. K. P. Julian, of Lynchburg
who preached nearly week. He was followed
by the Rev. James Rawlings. who remained
until the middle of the following week. The
result of the meeting was the revival of Gods
people and four professions of faith. There
were' also, others of the congregation who re-
mained for Presbyterian Ns,0s.
Peaks Church.-This church. under the
same pastor, was also much revived. Rev E.
G. Gordon of Salem, preached for several nights,
and then was followed by Rev. F. G. Railey.
AS result there were FIVE professions of faith
and number of others who were very serious.
ly affected. One of the most hopeful things
connected with these revivals was the effect
upon Gods people, who were very much awak
ened and aroused by the manifested presence or
Gods spirit-Ib.
Bufordsville.-This church is also under
the care of Mr.. Ruff. 1t is still unfinished
Ihey need money for the pews, pulpit and
paint. 1t would cost about one hundred dol
lars 70 hnlsh 1t. Of the people at Bufordsville
1t Is said They have done what thev could 1"
The rest must be done by the Church at large
There Is no church in the town there are in
the place scores Of people who never hear ser.
mon unless it is preached in the hotel. Thew
need the gospel. Last year they had in the
P lace two bar,rooms, ten pin alley and three
cases Of divorce. Cannot somebody helm Broth.
ct Ruff to finish this church g.? He writes to tbe
Central Presbyterian as follows 1--WE have re
celved seventeen dollars from the Girls Juvenile
> oolety called the Ant Hill," of Highbridge
church Rockbridge county, Va, for the Bu
fordsville churchill.
Roanoke Church.-Sevep members vvoro
added to this church at the last communion bv
letter-I5.
Salem Church.-special services were held
IN this church in connexion with the Commun.
ion service, on the first Sunday in October, and
continued during the following week. The
pastor was assisted by the Rev. W. c. Campbell,
Of Roanoke, and the Rev. S. R. Preston. Of
Wytheville. The church was much refreshed,
and eight persons made profession of their
faith in Christ.-I5.
Church organized.-A committee was an
pointed by Athens Presbytery to organize a
church at Hoschton, Ca, on the fourth Sabbath
d October. The Southern Presbyterian saws
a quorum Of the committee met at the time
and place indicated, and finding the way clear
the new church 1t consists of twelve
members, ten Of whom were received on Ger.
licate, and two by examination. One elder
vas elected and installed, having been pre-
7iously ordained Two deacons were elected
and installed"
Rev. r. A. Lapsley, recently pastor ofI
he Lauderdale Street church in Memphis.
Tenn, has accepted an invitation to supply
tbenezer church in Charleston, S. c., for one
year. with view to permanent pastoral rea-
ions, and has entered on his new duties. His |
Post Office address has been changed accord |
n ngly.-Southern Presbyterian.
Education for the Ministry.-Rev.
Albert Wallace, Rev. J D. Tadlock, D. D., and
fev. j. B. Converse, we're appointed a commit
ee, by Holston Presbytery, in compliance with
he request Of the Assembly, TO report at next
Meeting as to whether any change in the course
If Education for candidates for the Gospel min
stry IS advisable.