The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-04-04
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
Southern Presbyterian.

Southern Presbyterian.
Rev. F. j. Brooke's post-office address has
been changed from Philippi to Clarksburg, w.
Va. Mr.. Brooke takes pastoral charge of the
Central church, Clarksburg.
Rev. J. A. waddelrs pOst-ofice address
has been changed from Talleysville to Provi-
dence Forge, New Kent county, Va. Mr. Wad-
dells field of labor is unchanged.
Second Church, Petersburg, va.-At
the communion on last Sabbath eight persons
were received into membership on confession of
faith
Rev. j. w. Wallace's post-ofice address
has been changed from Lees Summit to Inde-
pendence Mo.
Rev. F. P. Ramsay has been released from
the work at Laredo, Texas His post office ad-
dress will be for the present at Bristol, Tenn.
Rev. J. C. Alexander has received a
unanimous call to the Cross Roads church,
Alamance county, N. G.
Orange Presbytery.-The Manual of this
Presbytery, recently published, contains, be
sides he standing rules and rules of parliamen-
tary order, brief history of the Presbytery
from Its organization in 1770, and roll ofthe
members from the beginning. copy can be
had by sending Is cents to Rev F. H. johnson,
Winston, N. G.
Shepherdstown, West va.-The con-
tinued ill-health of Rev James A. Armstrong,
recently induced that brother to offer his re.
signation as pastor of the churches of Shepherds
town and Kearneysville West Va Inst,ad of
accepting the resignation his churches offered
him leave Of absence for six months Mr..
Armstrong; labors have been much blessed Of
God. His conservation to his work and his
high character have made him very dear to his
people, who hope that rest may restore his
health and enable him to refume his work
among them. He will spend the summer with
his father, Col. E. M. Armstrong, at Salem, Va,
and the Rev. John S. Letevre has been en-
gagged to supply his place at Shepherdstown and
Kearneysville during his absence.
Ashley, Mo.-A very interesting work of
grace has been in progress in the Presbyterian
church at Ashley Pike county, No. under the
charge Of Rev. T. Peyton Walton, as pastor.
Some ten professions of faith have been made
within the past few weeks, and among those
received into the church was one girl who
was raised Roman Catholic Mr.. Walton
was assisted by Rev. D. K. Campbell, pastor Of
First Presbyterian church at louisiana, Mo.
who belongs to the Northern Assembly.
Lewisburg, West va.-The Green5ric,
Independent of Thursday, March 22d, says that
during the past week religious services have
been held, morning and night in the Presby-
terian church, in Lewisburg and unusual in.
terest has been manifested. Sermons have beer
delivered Of great power and force by Rev
Frank Fl. Gaines, pastor Of Hebron church
Augusta county, Va, and the interest awakened
still continues. bbout forty persons have al
ready given evidence of their interest in tn,
work. The services will be continued mornin,
and night, by the pastor, Rev. J. w. Rosebro
as long the interest in the cause continues
With commendable spirit the merchants anc
business men generally Of Lewisbug hav
closed their stores during the morning and even
ing services and the occasion forcibly remind
us of the great revival which occurred in Lew
isburg in 1858, under the preaching Of Rev
Leonidas Rosser, when scores were added to tn
churches"
Statesville, N. C.-The sacrament of tn
Lords Supper was administered at the Presby
terian church, March 26th The sermon
preached by DR.. Wood, was full Of comfort t.
Gods people, and the service altogether, was
delightful one. Twelve persons have been re
ceived since last communion on certificate ant
one on examination.-N. c. PresJyterian.
Polkton, N. C-We learn that the Presby
terians Of Polkton, n c., have been enabled t,
get their house Of worship up, though not ye
ready for occupancy. The congregation Of Leb
anon church. in Anson county, have voted Il
move from Mineral Springs to Morven, an,
there rebuild. Morven is thriving villag
and there is as yet no church Of any denomina
ton in the place. Both churches named abov
need help and any funds sent to Rev. A. G
Buckner will be properly appropriated.
Valuable members have been received re
Gently into the churches Of Wadesboro an
Lebanon, and the work Of Mr.. Buckner is pros
pering generally.-Ib.