The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1884-02-20
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES.
Southern Churohes.-(C Continued from LIST
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Rev. c. M. Shepperson, D. D has been
called to the church at Washington, KY He
has accepted the call, and already entered upon
his work there. HIS address is, therefore changed
from Monroe La, to Washington, Ky.
Greensboro. N. C-We learn that the
Presbyterian congregation of Greensboro. in adj
dition to tho leave of absence three months last
summer, expenses borne by the church, and the
stated supply of his pulpit while gone, have just
made their pastor, Rev. DR.. j. Henry Smith. an
extra purse of $4OO in cash
1t was wel-deserved tribute to Dr. Smiths
usefulness-N C. Presbyterian.
At the Second Church. louisville.
KY, last Sunday. there were fourteen additions
to the communion on confession of faith, under
the ministrations of Rev w D. Morton. They
were largely from the Sabbath School classes
The meetings are still continued Christian
Observer
Lexington, Mo.-Communiou services
Sabbath, two weeks ago, were exceedingly in
teresting. There had been no special meetings
during the winter. but steady growth in grace
and increase of members On this occasion
thirteen united with the church. ten of them on
number were young people, On the Sabbath
following, the pastor (Rev. G. L Leyburn)
preached to them solemn and impressive SER
mon on the text: Seemeth it a small thing
unto you, that the God of Israel hath separated
you, etc. Mum. 16 8. There were large con-
gregatons, both in the morning and at night
united and working people are the best evil
dences OF the continued outpouring of God 8
Spirit.-Ib.
Northern Presbyterian.
The congregation of the First Presby-
terrain church in Philadelphia was sur
prised and grieved on Sabbath morning last by
receiving letter from the pastor, Rev, L. NJ.
'Colfelt, definitely resigning the pastoral charge
of the church account of continued ill-health.
Mr.. Colfelt has held this prominent pastorate
for ten years, succeeding DR.. Herrick Johnson,
has drawn large congregations, and been hon.
-ored in winning many souls to Christ In the
midst of many trials, and bearing up against
the failure of health, he has steadily held on his
way, and we regret that he has now felt him
self compelled to present his resignation, No
action has been taken by the congregation.
Presbyterian
finished and dedicated a new Presbyterian
church at a cost of $4,000. 1t is one of the
most complete churches in that State At its
recent communion there were twelve additions
to its membership.
On the first Sabbath of this month fifty.
two persons were added to the Presbyterian
church in Nation, ILL.,. and nineteen persons
have been added since, the fruits of great
awakening in the church. of which the Rev. O.
5. Thompson is pastor.
Fourteen persons were added to the
Wharton Street Presbyterian church. Philadel-
Phia, (Rev. A. W. Williams pastor,) on last Sab
bath number Of these persons were adults,
and the accession Is regarded as valuable one.
On the first Sabbath of February there
were sixty-fve additions to the Westminster
church, Minneapolis, twenty eight on profession
of faith and thirty-seven by letter. 1t was a
happy occasion The Holy Spirit was mani
testify present After the evening service the
lecture room of the church was nearly filled
with Christians and inquirers who remained for
prayer. Some who had trembled on the verge
of decision when the days of preparation were
passing profess to have found Christ when, on
the communion day. he was evidently set
forth, crucifed among them"
at Lake City, Minnesota, there is special
religious interest in the Presbyterian church
(Rev. ]. w. Ray pastor) and in other churches
On last Sabbath twenty-eight persons were re-
ceived to the Presbyterian church in Hastings
% Of whom were admitted on profession OF
faith. Others expect to unite at the next CON-
Inunion. The First church of st. Paul has also
enjoyed a season of unusual interest under the
ministry of Rev. G. G. Herriott, recently called
to charge which had been ably served from
its organization.
The Second Presbyterian church in
Oil City, Pa, Rev. W. F. Wood pastor, ha,
been holding extra services since the Week Of
Prayer. During these FIVE weeks it has received
just fifty persons to church membership. and all
departments Of church work have been greatly
revived and encouraged The congregation hat
been worshipping since September in the build
lag Of the Evangelical Association" and will
continue to enjoy their hospitality until the en-.
largement Of our own building is finished.
An event quite novel and out of cours,
in the religious world, is the recognition .anc
endorsement by the Presbytery Of New York o.
the ecclesiastical standing of that excellent mar
and minister the Rev. Nicholas j. Bierring
d. D., late Of the Greek Church. At Monday ;.
meeting Of the primitive and august body nam.
ell, committee was appointed TO visit the con.
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