The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1889-03-13
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
Southern Presbyterian.

mond, Va, 900 Capitol street.
Rev. DR.. VIM. Adams. it is stated, has re-
ceived call to the Columbus Avenue Presbyte-
risn church, Boston, Mass.
Rev. DR.. N. M. Woods, of Columbia, S
c., has been called to the Second Presbyterian
church, Memphis, Tenn.
Rev. c. N. Van Houten, pastor of Samu.
ell Davies church, Hanover county, Va, has re.
ceived a call to Georgetown. KY.
Rev. DR.. Thomas Drew and Rev. J. w.
Rose thorough have been elected evangelists
for the Synod of Missouri by the Synods COM
nit tee on evangelistic labor.
Grace st. Church, Richmond, Va
Notice was given at this church last Sabbath
that a congregational meeting would be held
Friday evening at o'clock for the purpose of
electing pastor.
Rev. Alexander Sprunt, of Henderson
N. c.. preached at the Grace Street church of
this city last Sunday both in the morning and
the afternoon.
Colley Memorial Church, va.-On Sab
bath, March 10TH six persons were received into
the fellowship of Colley Memorial Presbyteria
church. Atlantic City, Va. There are others
who will soon follow. H.
The Powhatan Church, Va, has given
call to licentiate ]. R. Rennie, who has min
istered to them during the past year and half,
to become their pastor The accessions to the
church during the period of Mr.. Rennie's SER
vice have been more numerous than during any
like period for many years The church also
elected Mr.. William G. Porter q deacon. c.
Millboro, Va,-By the removal Of Rev. R.
F. Campbell to Davidson College an important
and attractive field, including Millboro and
Windy Cove churches, has been left vacant.
Full information in regard to it can be had by
addressing Mr.. P. L. Yarbrough, Millboro De-
pot, Va
Westminster Chapel, Richmond, Va
Rev. DR.. Kerr will hold services every night
this week except Saturday. On Friday night
the names of those who expect to unite in the or
ganization Of the church will be given, and it is
expected that the organization will take place
next Sunday afternoon.
Lexington Presbytery, which had been
called to meet in Staunton, Va, Monday, March
4th, to consider the application of Rev. ]. A.
Preston for dissolution ofhis pastoral relation,
failed, on account of bad weather to have
quorum. The action of Mr. Prestons church
drinking Spring. in reference to his resignation
Is given elsewhere in these columns.
Rev. j. a. Preston's post office address
has been changed from Fishersville, Va, to
Florence, Ala. Mr.. Preston was chairman of
Home Missions for Lexington Presbytery, and
all matters connected with this duty, needing
attention before the spring meeting of Presby
he - H.
Greenville Va.
Charlottesville, Va-At the Presbyterian
church Sunday, March Sd, communion services
were held and four persons united with the
church. The Rev. Mr.. Lane, missionary to
Brazil preached morning and evening also at
the afternoon preparatory services on Saturday
Thinking Spring Church, va-At a
co congregational meeting held on Sunday, March
Sd, the following preamble and resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas, The time has come in the history of
our church when we are called upon to sever
the connection between the church and our
dearly beloved pastor, Rev. John A. Preston;
Our hearts are filled with gratitude to God for
the great blessings which have attended his min
istry, and we cannot, nor would not, conceal our
profound regret at the loss of one who came TO
us almost, if not entirely personal stranger,
yet he bound us to himself by ties which, though
tender and delicate may not be easily broken
He has been in sympathy with US in all things;
rejoicing with us in our prosperity, and ming
ling his tears with us in our affections.
Therefore, 1t is with much grief and reuc-
lance that we unite with Mr.. Preston in asking
Presbytery to dissolve his pastoral relations
with us, and we furthermore adopt the follow
ing resolutions expressing our great admiration
true regard end brotherly love for him.
1st, That we desire to assure Mr.. Preston that
our brotherly affection will follow him wherever
he may go, and that our humble prayers to God
shall be for the richest blessings Of heaven to
rest upon him and his work.
End We desire to put upon record our thank
fUl testimony to the success of his ministry the
evidence Of which. was the regular attendance
at his preaching, the accessions to the church
from year to year. the liberal support Of all be-
nevolent objects, the increased efficiency Of the
working power and cody union of the congre.
cation, and the large increase of the membership
of our Sabbath-Schools and a lively interest in
mission churches
3rd. We desire to assure Mr. Preston and his
most estlmable wife, of our sincere prayers for
his speedy restoration to health and Of our deep
est interest and sincere wishes for their future
health, success and happiness; that he may con
secrate those splendid talents with which God
has endowed him, to the forwarding Of His holy