The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-08-30
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
Southern Presbyterian.

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candidate.-The Presbytery of Central Mis-
sissiPpi, through its commission, lately received
Alexander Mays, (colored), of the Kosciuskc
church, as candidate for the ministry.
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Smyrna Church, La-At recent meet
ing at this church one backshder was reclaimed
eight names added on profession, and the church
greatly edited. All to the glory of Gods grace
G. H.
Rev. I. N. Campbell, of Union church
Lexington Presbytery, has received unani
nous call to the church of Strasburg, Winchester
Presbytery, and will accept it. The Presbytery
of Lexington will be requested to dissolve the
present pastoral relation. Mr.. Campbell ha:
been most efficient and useful pastor, and will
do good work in any field to which he goes.
Rev. E. c. Davidson, of North Mississippi
Presbytery, who has been in i'll health for some
time past, is now improving
A Presbyterian Sabbath School Con
ton of Fayetteville Presbytery will be held at
st. Paul's on Wednesday and Thursday, Sep.
tember 18th and 14th, the two days preceding
the meeting of the Presbytery at Sherwood
church. A full programme of religious services,
and discussions of suitable topics has been ar
ranged by a committee, of which Rev. William
s. Lacy is chairman.
Hopewell Mecklenburg Presbytery.
Mr. II. A. Grey writes to n. c. Presbyterian
This item will gladden. the hearts of many oi
your readers. God has visited us, CHopewell
church, Mecklenburg), with precious season Of
grace Gods own people are revived, all
church troubles adjusted, and souls converted.
Twenty have been added, all young, and child
rem of the covenant. Many Others we believe
are on the way, considering the great question
10 God be all the glory.
The Greensboro, N. CO. Patriot says, one
thousand dollars have been raised for the erec.
ton of Presbyterian chapel in the southern
part of the city. Rev DR.. Smith will receive
other contributions.
Rev. Thos. M. Boyd late pastor of Mt
Horeb church, now of Savannah, Ca, is on a
visit to friends in his old congregation He is
welcome to Augusta even though his stay be
short.-StGunton Vindicator.
Working seoretary.-Rev. DR.. Nc
Ilwaine addressed the congregation at Hebron
church last week. A decided impression was
made upon the minds of that earnest people, and
collection taken up after the services, resulted
In over sixty dollars being raised. Nor is this
congregation done with the object yet The
visit OF the devoted Secretary to Staunton, will
result In handsome contributions to the same
cause from the TWO Presbyterian churches here.
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DR.. Jethro Rumple, of Salisbury, assisted Rev.
f. P. Harrell, of Prospect church in Concord
Presbytery, during week before last A good
work is believed to have been accomplished in
general revival of interest. Eleven persons
were added on examination.-N. c. Prss5yte-
rian.
Rev. ]. n. Thornwell has removed to
Fort Mill, S. c., and taken charge of the church
es Of Fort Mill and Ebenezer. Another loss to
our Synod Correspondents will please note
change of the address-Ib.
Rev. DR.. ]. r Wilson has left his pulpit
in the First church, Wilmington N. c., for a
season of rest, and the joint services of the two
congregations will be conducted by Rev. c. NJ.
Payne.-Ib.
onion In Orange.-At Shiloh church the
pastor, Rev. J. w Primrose and Rev. Thomas
Drew, Of the Virginia Synod, preached on the
first Sunday in August and three days follow.
ing. Three persons were received on profession
into the communion Of the church, father.
son, and daughter
For a country church it is a little remarkable
that there were present in the congregation on
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ford Charlotte county Va, Farmville, Clarkes-
vile, Fluvanna county, Va, Petersburg and
New York city. Some twenty people were
from the above named places.-Ib
Winston church, N. c., under charge Of
Rev F. H. Johnston has recently been favored
with visits from Rev T. P. Epes, Of Greenwich.
Va, Rev. G. M. Payne, Of Wilmington, N. c.,
and Rev. D. c. Rankin, Of the Tuscaloosa In
stitute.