The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-11-15
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
Southern Presbyterian.

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vile, was with us and did the preaching and
the Holy Spirit was present to bless Chris
tians were revived and drawn closer to Christ
and sinners were awakened and we trust saved
On last Sabbath November 5th) we received
six into our communion on profession of faith,
and several others have signifed their intention
to join soon.
When took charge of this church, eighteen
months ago. we numbered only nine, now we
have on our roll twenty-five names, an increase
of sixteen during that time. Last fall we were
ridiculed for attempting to build up Presbyte-
rlan church in Fluvanna, which is almost en-
tirely given over to the Immersionists, not0
Presbyterianism in Fluvanna is regarded as an
established fact
But the cold weather is on us. and. if our
house be not plastered, the people will not at
tend our services during the winter months and
thus our cause will be crippled; but our people
have exhausted their resources in doing what
they have done. VIII not some one who has
comfortable house in which to worship, assist us
In our poverty Will not my brethren in the
ministry, especially of the Synod of Virginia,
do something In their churches to assist this
struggling band? Remember this church is in
your own midst and is the first and only Pres
byterian church in Fluvanna county. Coz
tributions be sent to Mr.. John w. Rison. Cr
TO H. H. MCLEAN,
Columbia, Fluvanna County, Va.
Galveston, Texas.-Rev. W. N. Scott. wlo
lately went from Richmond, Va, to Galveston,
writes:
We are all now settled in our Galveston home.
The homecoming was made particularly pleas
ant by the kindness of cur friends here. They
have done liberal things for us and have done
them IN the most agreeable manner l trust
matters are looking up in the church. The ac-
cesslons In the past six months have been coz
siderable, and the large part on profession of
faith.
have recently attended a very pleasant
session of the Synod of Texas. Was greatly
pleased at the cordial reception given me by
my brethren and impressed with the SYNOD as
being an able and earnest body of men. Aus
TIN College got big lift towards getting rid Of
her debt of $4,000 dollars. Nearly 1000 dol
lars OF 1t was subscribed on the spot and mainly
by the ministers present Dr. Palmer is, we
feel, the man for the place, and with this cheer
ing start, will doubtless soon clear away the
debt They have now a capital faculty, and an
increased attendance at the College.
Home and Foreign Missions were both ear
nestly and fully considered If we only had
iour or hve times the number of Just such men
as we now have, Presbyterianism in Texas
would have grand future Immediately before
IT, DO urge Texas upon our young men. We
have room and support for four or FIVE now in
Brazos Presbytery."
Farmville, va-It was grand sight to
see' as we did yesterday, 9th inst.) t,Oenty-Sge
persons stand up before the congregation to
make their public profession of religion All
OF these except ta0o, were children of the cove
nant-baptized in infancy and admitted now to
the communion of the church. The sacrament
oil baptism was administered to the two who
had not been baptized This makes hirty-ta0o
received this year. Our hearts are full of praise
to God for his great mercy.
Many mot alD OF these made profession of
faith during the recent protracted services held
here, in which all denominations worked as
brethren Of one church expect several more
additions soon. TT Fl IT
Grand Avenue Church ST I,ouis Mo
The congregation have been worshipping in
neat and commodious chapel, (cost SIS. .OOO),
quit upon the rear of the Grand Avenue lot
and dedicated free Of debt The ST. Louis Pee
6yterian, says:
This place having become too strait, the con-
gregation resolved to proceed with the erection
Of the main building and the cornerstone was
laid Saturday afternoon, October l4th. On that
occasion, the pastor, Rev A. N. Holli6eld de-
llyered an interesting historical address. =
Close calculation placed the cost of the new
house at 100000. OF this, the sum of $4,000
the proceeds Of the sale Of the old property was
In and-enough to put the building under
roof-leaving $4,000 TO be provided.
Last Sunday, the congregation. though fore
warned that this largo amount would be asked
Tor, crowded the chapel to its utmost capacity.
and, after an able, timely sermon and an earn
est but dignifed appeal by the pastor, promptly
and cheerfully subscribed $4O63e. Since then
thls sum has been materially increased. and it
Is confidently expected that the subscriptions
Will reach the grand total Of $5O,OOO-insuripp
the entire completion Of the church. ready f p
occupancy, without dollar Of debt"
Presbytery of Paris.-In response to q
constitutional request, pro-rc-nata meeting ,f
the Presbytery Of Paris is called at Dodd Citv.
Texas November 23rd, o'clock, P. NJ First