The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1889-03-06

Third Church. Richmond, va-At a
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Resolved let. That it is with cheerful and
grateful hearts that we, the Deacons Of the Ord
Presbyterian church, announce to the congre-
cation that our church has been relieved from
the burden of the debt which has so long rested
upon 1t.
I'd. That we heartily call upon the congrega-
ton to unite with us In presenting to the I'M
known lady friend, member of this church, to
whose kindness and hberality we owe this free
dom from debt, most grSteiul acknowledge
ments, trusting that our friend may enjoy full
! ly the blessing promised to those who giving in
secret ehall be rewarded openly
Sd. That copy of these resolutions be pub
lished in the entrdL Presbyterian with this
public acknowledgment of thanks to our gener.
Gus friend.
Sinking Spring Congregation, Abing
don, Va.-An unusual degree of religious in
terest has existed in this congregation for the
last three months. 1t manifested itself first in
connection with the regular services of the pas
tor, REV. P. D. Stephenson) at the Wolfe Creek
school house. two miles from town. 1t soon
pervaded that whole section of the congrega-
ton, and so deep and general was it that even
during the intense excitement of the Presiden-
tial election the house was crowded night after
night for more than month. The result was
the hopeful conversion of more than forty souls.
In the beginning of the year, and in connec-
ton with the week of prayer services, interest
was developed in the town, and during the
continued meetings, first in the Methodist and
afterwards in the Presbyterian church, as many
perhaps as one hundred persons were savingly
benefited. Of these forty-seven have already
been received into the Presbyterian church.
There has been no extraordinary outward ex-
element attending this gracious work, but it
seems to be the result of faithful and ndefsti-
gable labors Of our earnest pastor, and an an
swer to the prayers of many who have been
crying "Oh that the salvation of Israel would
come out of Zion" S.
Bowling Green, Ky-The series of rei-
giOus services recently held in the First Pres
bYterian church in Bowling Green, and con-
Quoted by the evangelists, Messrs. Evans and
Hopper, will long be remembered by the Pres
byterians of this city. The meeting began the
first Sunday in January and continued FIVE
weeks The evangelists worked faithfully and
earnestly;
Together they were the instruments IN the
hands of a kind Providence in bringing down
upon our church rich blessing of spiritual
growth and strength. Ninety-one members
were added to this church, nine by letters from
other churches, the remainder upon profession
of faith in Christ. In addition to these several
members OF the church who had neglected and
grown cold came before the Session and con
kt,,,,-
themselves to the work of the Master So that
the number of those who were brought into the
active work of the church by this meeting will
exceed one hundred All of these, except about
fifteen, were over twelve years OF age, and the
greater part were over thirty years of age.
Christian Observer.
Orphans Home of North Carolina Sy-
nod.-The commission appointed by the Synod
of North Carolina to take steps for the e5-
Enlistment of an Orphans Home met in Greens.
boro. February 2lst The following paper
adopted by the officers of the two Presbyterian
churches in Charlotte was presented to the COM
mission
ReSoLUed, l. By the elders and deacons of the
First and Second Presbyterian churches Char
lotte, n. O., representing as they think the sem
tIments Of their respective congregations;
2. That in their opinion no community would
, be justified in bidding for heSynodIcal Orphan
age in their midst that the selection of location
should be made by Synod after duly oonsid-
ering the advantages of the different localities
3. That the Synod selects Charlotte as the
proper place we will do our part in supporting
1t, and will contribute our due proportion to.
wards paying for the building and the site.
4. That a committee consisting of one elder
and one deacon from each church be appointed
to ascertain if : managers of the Presbyterian
Home are willing to merge their institution
into the Synodical Orphanage if located IN
Charlotte.
The commission after preparing letter to be
addressed to the Presbyteries and churches, the
object Of which is to seek information in regard
to the most desirable location, and to ascertain
what can be relied upon for the support Of the
) Home, adjourned to meet in Charlotte October
9th next.
The Woman's Foreign Mission airy
Union Of East Hanover Presbytery held 8
quarterly meeting on Friday last at the Grace
Street church. There was a good attendance
and much interest manifested. Encouraging
accounts were received from auxiliary societies
and interesting letters from missionaries were
read.
Particular attention is called to the announce.
ment that the first annual meeting Of the Union
will be held on Friday, April 9Th, at Al ?. NJ.
in the Second Presbyterian church. 1t is hoped
that members Of auxiliary societies, in Other