The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-18
NEWS FROM THECHURCHEs
Southern Presbxterian-

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tober 7th, at 1870 A. M. And proceeded to
the ordination and installation of lcentiate w
d. White. Rev. F. NJ. Woods the last Mode
rstor present, presided. propounded the consti.
tutlonal questions offered the ordaining PRAYER
and delivered the installation charge to the
people. Rev. ]. A. Scott, ST., preached the
ordination sermon from Acts vi: 4. Rev. A
G. Hopkins, d. d. delivered the charge to the
newly ordained bishop.
These services were held in the presence of a
large and deeply interested congregation. to
most OF whom such a service was altogether
new as more than thirty years have elapsed
since the last pastoral relation was constituted
in that church.
The father of the young pastor, Rev. R. B.
White, d. D., of Chesapeake Presbytery, arrived
during the ordination service, and remained To
assist In the sacramental meeting of the Sabbath.
Kew. ]. S. Lefevre preached his farewell
sermon at Oakland, Nd, on Sabbath. October
lst' The Mountain Democrat, published at that
place. says; We but express the sentiment of
his people and the community generally, when
we say that this separation was regretted exceed.
lngly. MIR. l.. was an able minister. warm
hearted pastor, courteous and exemplary Chris
tan. He bears with him the prayers of his
Church and the best wishes of the people of
Oakland"
The field which Mr.. Lefevre occupied is an
important and promising one. He leaves only
because the climate did not suit his health.
Rev. P. P. Flou noy's Post-ofice address
has been changed from Knowles to Sykesville
Nd
french Camp, Miss.-At union meet
ing lately held at this place FIVE were added to
the Presbyterian church and one 10 the Metho
dist church The services were pleasant and
profitable to ALL
Rev. j. T. Hendricks, D. D., has re-
quested the Presbytery of Paducah to dissolve
the pastoral relation between him and Paducah
church. The matter has been deferred until the
spring meeting of Presbytery.
Rev. Thomas Cummins, of Camden Ala
has been invited to the pastorate of the Presbv-
terrain church at Vicksburg, Miss.
Rev. ]. E. Latham's Post Office is Monroe
City, Mo-, instead of Rensselaer, Mo. His field
of labor is unchanged.
Fair Hope and Lynchburg Churches in
Harmony Presbytery.-Rev.H H. B. Garriss
writes from Lynchburg, s. c., October 5th:
have just closed most precious meetino
at Fair Hope church My fall communion came
of last Sabbath and we have had good meet
ms Rev. j. E. Dunlap assisted me on Satur
day and Sunday and preached three most ex
cellent sermons, and Rev. H. C. Dubose. our
missionary from China, preached on Wednesday
night most excellent sermon. The meeting
has been good one. The Great Master has
indeed been with us and has blessed our little
church. Twelve have been added during the
meeting and others are expected soon to unite.
The results of the meeting have been most graf
lfylng the church has been greatly refreshed and
strengthened
also have good news to tell from Lynch
burg The last time preached at that church
tour members were added making in all ten that
have been added.-N c. Presbyterian.
Church Organized "A Presbyterian church
was organized, August 10, in Morgan county.
Mo, by Rev. Robert Morrison, Evangelist of the
Presbytery of Missouri Rev. c. c. Bomberger
assisting. Mr.. Joseph G. Humes was chosen and
ordained ruling elder. The number is small
but there are more to follow" At its frat
communion the contribution to Home Missions
averaged eighty eight cents per member. 1t
was the first administration of the Lords SIM
per ever held in Morgan county, Mo-, by the
Presbyterian church. The church takes the
name from its location, Gravois Mills.-.&. Louis
Presbyterian
Good News.-Rev E. M. Yantis. who since
the death Of his father has had charge of the
Prairle church. in Lafayette Presbytery, writes
US:
" We have just closed very interesting meet
ing at the Prairie church There were twelve
additions to the church, all by profession of
faith and one dear little child was baptized
making thirteen.
Bro Bowen preached the simple Gospel with
great earnestnesS and power, and has endeared
himself very much to our people.
We thank the dear Lord for His goodn g to |
us, and take courage"-B.
Northern Presbyterian.
The Presbytery of Philadelphia has taken |
the following very decided action concerning one
Of its former Members Rev. W. B. Culliss. who
has devoted himself to the faith cure, that is
curing diseases by prayer and faith, and has
a church on that basis That Rev W.
B. Culliss secured letter Of dismissal and COM
nendation from Presbytery at the stated meet
ng in March last to the Reformed Episcopal
church This iatfer hoe not boov . =