The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-09-15
NEWS FROM THECHURCHEs.
Southern Presbyterian.

Kew. b z. Bedinger's post office address
has been removed from Fulton, Ky, to Louis.
vile, KY.
Rev. w. A Campbelrs post Office address
which has for some time been Warrenton, Va.
Ia changed to Fredericksburg, va.
Rev. B. w. Moseley, of Bedford Springs
Va. who has been sick for a long time is, we
regret to hear, extremely ill.
Rev. F l. Ferguson, pastor of the Pry-
tania Street church, New Orleans, has been
spending vacation in his former home, Pal
myra, Mo.
Rev. L. Morris, of Trenton, s. Carolina.
writes September 18th: Il have Just received
ten additional members into the Edgefield
church, making twenty in all recently received
into our church
Bon Air Church, va-On Sabbath, Sept.
4th, there were eleven additions to this church
seven by profession of faith and four by certifi-
cate. The church is now supplied by Rev DR.
Hazen.
The Second Church Staunton, Va,
at congregational meeting held Sunday, the
18th, elected the following Deacons Messrs.
Jacob A. Hanger, A. NJ. Howison ] c. Whit
lock, and John A. Wilson. This church is
growing steadily in numbers and financial
strength. TC.M
Fourth Church, Richmond, Va.-At a
congregational meeting held last Sunday the
pastor Rev. A. R. Holderby, requested the
church to unite with him in asking the Presby.
terry to dissolve the pastoral relation. The con
gregation consented to Mr.. Holderby's request
and committee was appointed to prepare reso-
buttons expressive of the appreciation of Mr.
Holderby's faithful labors while pastor.
Wytheville. Va.-On Sabbath, August
18th, thirteen persons were added to the Pres
byterian church. Rev. G. A. Caldwell of Brs-
toll, Tenn, has been assisting the pastor Rev. ]
Vance and quite religious interest has been
awakened.
Rev. ]. p. Cannon, of Asheville, N. c.,
has been called to the Village church, Smith
Vile, Va. Mr.. Cannon has offered his resigna
ton of the pastorate of the Asheville church,
but the church has declined to unite IN the re-
quest to have the relation dissolved
Candidates -Mecklenburg Presbytery. at
meeting held September I'd, received as can
didates for the ministry. ]. B. Swami, who is
an elder of Steele Creek church H. M. Dixon,
a member of Mallord Creek church., and G w
Belk, member of Monroe church.
Rev. F. g Railey, pastor of Moesy Creek
church in Augusta county. has received call
to the Presbyterian church at Gainesville. Ala.
The call comes without Mr. Railey having even
visited the congregation at that place. par
sonage and thirty acres of land are among the
inducements ofered In addition to comforta-
BILE salary. Mr. RalleY Ia considering the call
AID his people at Messy Creek are very appre-
hensive that he will leave them TC.M
Nahalah Church. N. C-Quite a RELIGIONS
Interest has been awakened at this church Rev.
s. M. Smith, of Washington, N c., who visited
the church by appointment of Presbytery con
tinued to preach nearly two weeks. Ten per-
sons were received into the communion of the
church, Of whom seven were heads of fan lies.
This is small church and it has been greatly
revived
Prairie Lick, Mo-A church of twenty
two members was organized near Boonvils Mo,
on Sabbath, August 29th The members have
been gathered in chiefly through the labors of
Rev. W. D. Morton, pastor of the BoonviIle
church. The new organization will be known
as Prairie Lick church.
Oak Hill, N. Con the 4tb Sunday If An
gust the Rev. Carr Moore was installed pastor
OF Oak Hill church, Granville county, n. c.. the
Rev. I. U. Faucette, of Milton, presiding The
sermon was a refreshing and original exposition
OF John TX 4, 3. The charges to pastor and
people were weigbty with wholesome advice
and practical knowledge. Or the following
Monday was begun series Of meetings conduct
ed by Mr.. Faucette--and the pastor, continuing
through Wednesday, resulting in q great reviv-
ing oil latent spiritual energies and enthusiasm.
Ihe congreg atoms never numbered over forty
hVe or fifty, owing to the busy season among
the farmers and the church membership is only
nineteen, yet thorough earnestness marked every
face, while deep interest and emotion were
STAMPED on all ccuntenancts Eight inouirers
came asking, what ust we do and three con-
versions were the harvested results.
Atlanta Presbytery-A correspondent OF
the Christian Observer says: a spirit of Re
vival Is prevailing within our (Atanta) Pres
bytery. Rev. DR.. Barnett and Rev. N KeH
Smith 20 to Forsyth on the 9th for weeks ser
wee. Mr.. w. A. Nesbit, candidate for the
ministry, has been supplying this church. Mr..
Nesbit has been wonderfully blessed in several
OF our small vacant churches.
The Presbyterians Of West End. that delight
full suburb Of Atlanta have purchased lot in
fine location and are preparing IN bniId