The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1892-08-10
News from the Churches.
Southern Presbyterian.
VIRGINIA

IOi. heTsudH Pr edCneu In the second
church; the Rev. J. A Cooke in the Third
church and Emmanuel chapel; and the
Rev. DR.. w. A. Campbell in the First
church.
Roanoke.-On Sunday. July Gath, four
members were added to the First church
by certificate. There have been seventy.
seven additions since the first of April.
Winchester Presbytery.-Mr H. H.
Epes, Synodical colporteur, by the direc-
ton of the Synod of Virginia, will work
within the bounds of this Presbytery, dur
ing the months of August, September and
October. Pastors and sessions are urged
to give him all the assistance and encour.
agement in their power
ii. CIV. CAMPBELL, Chairman.
High Point.-Protracted services be-
gan at this church in the charge of Rev.
W. II. Matthews on Sunday, July nth,
and ended Friday Goth. For one week
Rev. G. w. Belk, of Chatham, assisted the
pastor and then the Synodical evangelist,
Rev. a. A. Little, took up the work AS
result the whole community was stirred
as never before, most favorable impress
sion made for our church, a fund for
building church began, 10 precious souls
converted, large number of whom have
or will join our church. one adult baptized
and the heart of the faithful pastor, who
has sowed in tears, made glad by seeing
the fruit of his labors. A. AL.
Rocky Mount and Piedmont.-On
Sunday, July 31st, the Rev. j. Nj. Holiday
was installed pastor of the Rocky Mount
and Piedmont churches. A committee, ap-
pointed by Montgomery Presbytery, con-
sisting of the Rev. r. H. Fleming, D. D.,
and the Rev. r. G. Anderson, ofiiciated.
DR.. Fleming was the pastor of Mr.. Holla.
day for five years, and Mr.. Anderson was
an old school-mate. Mr.. Holiday finished
his Seminary course in May, 1892, and this
is his first charge. To the people of both
churches it was day of good things, and
many were the expressions of interest and
pleasure, but most of all, profit. The ser
vice at the Piedmont church was held at
II o'clock A. NJ, and the house was crowd.
ed. Mr.. Anderson presided, preached the
sermon, propounded the questions and
charged the pastor. DR.. Fleming charged
the people. There was one addition to the
church by letter. At $50 o'clock in the
evening the services was held at the Rocky
Mount church. Dr. Fleming presided.
preached the sermon, propounded the
questions, and charged the pastor Mr..
Anderson charged the people. Seven per
sons Joined the church by letter, and one
on profession of faith the sacrament of
Baptism was administered to the last men
toned person by the pastor. After the
services the members of both churches
warmly greeted their new pastor, and mem
bers of sister churches of other denomina
tons at both places also welcomed him
into their midst. These churches have
been without pastor for over year
Basic City.-On Sunday, the 31st day
of July, a large congregation gathered at
the new Presbyterian church in Basic City.
The occasion was the first service held in
the new building. After two years wor-
shipping in the chapel built for them by
the WaynesbOro church, the young con-
gregation with hearts filled with thankful
ness moves into their new church house.
There were present taking part in the exer.
cises the Rev. A. r. Cooke, the Rev. J.
Murray, d. d., and the Rev. Z. NJ. Craig.
Mr.. Cooke preached the sermon from 1
Peter iv:7. Mr.. G.. G. Jordan, a guest at
the Brandon, introduced the service with a
solo. The Ladies' Auxiliary has worked in
defatigatibly towards finishing the church.
and but for them the delightful exercises of
Sunday could not have taken place. They
are a noble band of women.
Rev. Z. NJ. Craig, too, has accomplished
a fine work during his stay here. He has
shown remarkable financial skill and Basic
City will always be glad that he came to
them this summer. He also assists Mr..
Cooke in his work at the chapels, Smyrna
and Antioch The communion service
united in by the Waynesboro and Basic
City congregations also added to the Joy
of the day.
Five persons were received into church
membership.
Waynesboro.-Atn night, after the ser.
vice at Basic City in the morning, a very
large congregation gathered in the Presby.
terrain church at Waynesboro and deep in.
interest seemed to characterize the atten-
ton given to the gospel, six persons were
received into the church Altogether it
was a red-letter day for Presbyterianism
about the twin towns. This will soon be
a Presbyterian centre The Presbyterians
have built three new church buildings,
while none have been added by other de-