The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-02-15
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES.
Southern Presbyterian.


meeting of the Presbyterian church in Lex
lngton, held January 23rd, A. T. Barclay and
=. u. d. Ross were elected to the off ce of Ru.
ling Elder; and j. D. Anderson, ]. K White,
E. L.. Perry, and w. G.. Stuart to the Office of
Deacon. These gentlemen sgni6ed their ac-
ceptance, and the Session took order for th cir
ordination on next Lords day.
Danville, va-The new Presbyterian
church of this place, which was commenced
several years ago. will soon be completed. One
of the members has ordered the pews to be
finished, and the bill sent to him for settlement
Liberty, va.-Protracted services were held
In this church from January 23rd to February
oth' Rev. E. c. Gordon, of Salem, assisting the
pastor Rev. F. G. Railey. The church was
greatly refreshed. Six were added to the COM
munlon of the church, and it is believed that
others will be added soon On Sabbath Feb.
ruary 9Th, Rev. J. G. Shepperson, the form err
pastor preached, and the communion was ad.
ministered under circumstances of peculiar in
terest to the congregation.
Montgomery Presbytery at special
meeting held in Lynchburg on the Sth inst,
dismissed Rev. w. W. Houston to the Presby te-
ry of Cincinnati, of the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church in the United States of
America and Rev. R. K. Moseley to the Pres
bytery of Western Texas. Mr. Houston is at
Wyoming church in a suburb of Cincinnati an d
Mr.. Moseley at Sequin, Texas
Belle Haven, Aocomac County. Va
A protracted meeting closed at this church on
the Sth inst The pastor, Rev. R. D. Stimson,
writes to us that many are deeply interested on
the subject of religion.
R5v. w. NJ Scott. of the Third Presbyte
rian church of this city, has received unani-
nous call to the church of Galveston, Texas.
Rev. s. R. Preston's Post,office address
has been changed from Blacksburg to Wythe
vile, Va.
Daily Union Prayer-meetings under
the auspices of the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION, have been held in Petersburg with
increasing interest for six weeks They have
been held v eek by week in different churches.
and conducted by the pastors of the CITY in turns
Last week they were held in Tabb Street Pres
byterian church, and SO much interest was
manifested that when the executive committee
of the Y. NJ. C. A. decided not to continue the
union meetings longer, the officers of the Tabb
Street church thought it best to continue them
under their own direction. Daily services are
therefore being held this week by the pastor.
Rev. DR.. Witherspoon, and it is hoped that
permanent fruits may be gathered as the result
of these weeks of united prayer
Progress of Presbyterianism-
gelists Needed.-One of our Missouri pastors
writes: Presbyterian stock is rising in these
parts. We ought to have an active Evangelist
IN every Presbytery. There is work for two in
the Presbytery of Lafayette. The many towns
which are springing up along the new railroads
need to be looked after, and the feeble churches
should be stimulated and encouraged.
There is no question in my mind as to the
progress, the rapid progress of Presbyterianism
IN this State-if we cIIld send out force of
practical, common sense, devoted Evangelstq,
who will get down to their work with sense
of what is before them. St Louis PRESBYTERIAN.
South Bellevue Church.-A postal from
Rev. A. ". Mister, of whose pastoral charge
South Bellevue church forms part brings the
good news that most delightful meeting was in
progress last Friday We presume it is still 90 =
ing on, and in due time our thoughtful brother
will tell us the result.-I.
Rev. J. " Worsham who has been labor
ing at Perry, Ca, is visiting missionary field
composed of three or more churches in Ken
lucky, and the probability is that he will tax
permanent charge. His address, for the present
is Uniontown Ky.
Lexington, Ky.-God has given rich
blessing to this church. Dr. Bartlett has been
sowing the seed there for years, and now Dr.
Guerrant is doing like efficient work in the har-
vesting friend wrote last Saturday, in the
following terms: Our meeting here continues,
with extraordinary and increasing Sinterest
The large church (aisles and gallery was
crowded last night, and many stood up
Twenty-three came forward when Dr. Guerrant
gave the invitation, making ninety since the
meeting commenced People of all denomina
tions attend and take part and share the bless
ing. Many of those converted come from other
churches, and will join them The pastor and
people of the Second church here unite with
us" On Sunday night there were seventeen
others who claimed Christ as their Saviour,
making hundred and twelve in all. The
labors Of Dr. Guerrant are highly appreciat ed
by the people Of Lexington Christian Oh
serUer
Fayetteville Church, N. Carolina-R
DR.. Hill writes On the oath ut we had our an