The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-04
CONGREGATIONAL AFFAIRS
BAPTIST SUNDAY-SCHOOL ASSO'
CATION OF HENRICO.
DIR. Burrows' Letter Kead--Neither De-
ciines Nor Accepts the Churci,'s Oner-
w. G. T. 1.-THE Methodist society's
Annual Meeting.

DIR. EurrOws' Letter Kead-Netther Dc
ciines Nor Accepts the Churcl,'s Of1er-
W. G.. T. 1.-THE Methodist society's
Annual Meeting.
The monthly meeting Of the Baptist sun
day-Scbool Association Of Henrico county
was held Sunday afternoon with Bethlehem
church. about tour miles beyond the western
limit OF the city.
Mr.. j. b. Winston, the president Of this
Association, presided, and Mr.. j. i. Broad
dus acted as secretary in the absence OF that
official.
This Association embraces four Sunday
schools in the county, all Of which were
represented except one. The reports OF
those represented were very encouraging,
and showed the Association TO be flourish
ing.
The Baptist Sunday school at Ashland ap-
piled for admission into the Association
and was received.
The topic of discussion at this meeting
was what Should be the Aim of sun
day-SchOol Teacher Ii was very interest
ingly and instructively discussed by Rev.
DR.. John Pollard, Rev. W. o. Corder, Rev.
Mr.. Harris, and others. Excellent singing
was rendered by a choir, led by several OF
the ministerial students Of Richmond Col
| lege. So,
The next meeting of the Association will
be held with the Ashland school on the first
Sunday in December.
DIR. BURROWS LETTER.
Rev. DR.. George Cooper, Of the First Bap-
fist church, read the following letter before
| his congregation Sunday morning, from the
venerable Rev. DIR. j. l.. Burrows, who Is
now i'm Augusta, Ga, in reply TO an invita-
ton of the First church for the Doctor TO
become the guest Of the Church at the Re
treat for the Sick
| Dear Brethren No words can express the
III ofound surprise and gratitude feel upon
| reading your communication received lew
| days since. ! have always been assured OF
| your kindly regard. and number the MEM
| beers OF the First church. Richmond. among
the truest friends have ever had but that
after seventeen years OF separation from the
church, such a manifestation OF generous con-
ddence and affection should be revealed 10
me was not within the compass OF my
thought or Imagination. with a full heart l
THANK YOU, beloved brethren.
| The twenty years service gave 10 you
was doubtless often imperfect, not always
| what il might have been, but IL was lovingly
and zealOuslv rendered. and IL Is my JOY To-
day that God blessed II for good, and that
YOU. after so many years, approve and are
satisfied with it,
After nifty four years OF active service In
The ministry of the GOSPEL, and after having
passed the seventy sixth year OF my NE II
i certain that my remaining years VIII be
few. | am cheerful and happy in this assur-
ance. not because of duties ATTN
fully performed, not because AT all
satisfied with myself, not Decauh.
of any worth or merit in my life or labor but
solely because of the inscrutable ana I'M
fithomable grace and love Of my Redeemer
to me, and Of His promise TO keep wnal j.
committed TO HIM against thal gay.
Whether shall be able TO resume pastoral
work or whether IL shall become possible Tor
me TO accept your generous offer OF home
among you, or whether my home snail De
with my son and his dear family, are ques-
tions TO be decided by Gods providence and
guidance Again thanking you for your
thoughtfuness and affection. | am, alice
tionately, J.L. BURROWS.
In his letter Dr. Burrows neither accepts
or declines the invitation extended him
consequently the Church could take no ac-
ton upon it. The Church simply acknowl-
edged the receipt OF the letter, and informed
the venerable doctor that the invitation will
continue TO stand until he can decide
whether or nc; he can accept.
METHODIST SOCIETY.
The annual meeting OF the Board of Di-
rectOrs of the Methodist Sunday-SchOOl So
ciety Of Richmond and Manchester was held
at BrOad-Street church at 3I5 O'Clock.
Mr.. Robert +. Richardson, president, was
absent from the city, and Mr.. John Morton,
first vIce-president, presided; Charles 7.
Rady, secretary.
The meeting was opened with singing and
prayer. All the schools comprising this So
ciety were represented by delegates, making
about fifty delegates present.
Mr.. +. l.. ID. Wallord, treasurer, submit
ted his annual report, which makes the fol-
lowing very gratifying and creditable eX-
hibit:
Church Extension Fund-Amount re-
ceived, $7,l2l.9O home mission work,
S9OS.9 home mission Sunday-schoOl and
city missionary, SLID: foreign mis-
sion work and foreign school in Japan,
amount received and expended in the va
riOus schools, 50, 100. Grand total, Sll ,s42W.
Mr.. Robert +. Richardson, president, sub
mtted his annual report, in which he re-
turns thanks to the Great Head of the
Church for manifold blessings bestowed on
the Sunday-schOOl cause during the past
| year. lie reports II schools, oil officers and
teachers, and 1856 scholars. Percentage
for the year, y per cent. Conversions, l32.
This shows a gain of u officers and teachers
and 40j scholars over the preceding year.
The old established schools have held their
ground well, while the younger ones have
made rapid strides He reports having
visited all the schools several times during
the year.
Rev. J. A. Jefferson, city missionary, made
a full report of his work during the past
year. He has attended 10 sessions Of the
different Sunday Schools; has held l2l meet
ings; preached GS sermons; administered
the sacrament of the Lords supper 20 times
baptized u persent; paid 765 visits, and
Travelled over 1000 miles within the limits
of Richmond and Manchester.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year. c. w. Hunter, president:
Charles i. Rady secretary; Alfred j. Gary,
assistant secretary; T. l.. ID. Walford,
treasurer; A. l.. West, Robert +. Richard
son, w. ID. TOler, and l.. l.. Smith, visiting
committee.
The next meeting of the Society will be
the annual meeting, and will be held at
| Union Station church next sunday after
noon.
TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH.
The revival services at Trinity Methodist
church closed Sunday last. These meetings
were very successful in awakening an in
| terest in the church and the community.
Rev. j. Il. Whitley, the very popular and
efficient pastor, has done good work in this
church, and will doubtless be returned fer
the ensuing year.
W. c. +. L..
The first meeting of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union of the West End
will be hetd next Friday afternoon at the
residence of Mrs. John G. Rogers, No. I'LL
Grove avenue. All of the ladies interested
| in this noble cause are earnestly requested
to attend the meeting and lend their aid.
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