Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-09-01
CHURCH AFFAIRS.
Religious Notes and News Concerning Various
Denominations.

Religious notes ana news OO0SGlHliib
Denominations.
Rev. C. II. Hockey writes us that
after visit Of a month at Chicago he
entered upon his new field in the east
to which he was unanimously called III
April, declining cali 10 the west pre-
viously received. He began his work
in June, and was rendered the most
royal reception that any pastor could
receive by most courteous christian
people. The large, elegant, brick
parsonage was nearly one-hat fur
nished for him: new stable built;the
lRrder and cellar filed with necessa-
ries Of the table, and every kindness
shown which made him and his faml-
ly feel at home at once with his new
people. But the best of all was the
recent gift of valuable horse and a
handsome and expensive two-seated
carriage with harness. robes, etc, com
plete. This was a gift outright to the
pastor and family from the members
and friends of the church as an ex-
preston Of their appreciation. He
has church of $40 members, a Sun
day school OF 27O in average attend
auce. He is delighted with the
churchliness Of the people in the east
aud the enthusiastic and unani-
nous support of his congregation.
The outlook is most promising for a
successful ministry in church which
has been served by some Of the strong
est men in the Lutheran pulpit.
There are hundreds of people in this
city and county who will rejoice over
the good fortune frey. Rockey-who
remember him for the great work he
accomplished in this locality. When
a mans services are appreciated, and
the appreciation Is made manifest,
his vigor and strength are doubled,
his mind and heart are lifted up, and
a thousand charms are added TO his
daily existence This city has known
few ministers in her history who can
point to the work they accomplished
here with more pride than can Rev.
Hockey The Lutheran church of
Shepherd,town has minister who
will never lose sight OF its spiritual
and material welfare. The Post is
pleased 70 know his worth is already
so highly appreciated Columbia CITY
lhd) POST
The woods meeting at Marvin Chap
el, conducted by Rev. L. \. Strother,
of the NJ. +. Church South, bids fair
to be a. successful a. the one recent
ly held at UvilIa There have been
about forty persons seeking religion
and thirty professions The congre
cations have been very large, from
1900 to 1000 persons attending last
Sunday, and perfect order prevails.
Rev DR.. j. p. Hyde preached two
earnest and eloquent sermons last
Sunday. The meetings will continue
throughout the week. Service each
evening at 80 o'clock
The communion Of the Lords sup
per will be observed in the Reformed
Church on Sunday in Shepherdstown
at 1870 q. III. aud at Kearneysville at
3p. III. Preparatory service in Shep-
herdstown on Saturday at 3 p. III. and
at KearneysvilIe at $50 p. III.
Rev. c. w. Hollis, who has been
pastor of the Presbyterian church at
Front Royal for eighteen years, ten
dered hi, resignation on Sunday to
accept a call to Springfield, West Vir-
ginia
There will be preaching in the NJ.
f. Church Sunday morning at 1870 II.
III. Mt Mt Wesley. The subject of
the sermon in Shepherdstown, at 80
p. m, will be The Burning Bush
There will be service in the South
ern Methodist Church Sunday at
Bethesda at a. m, at Uvilla at II n.
III. and at Marvin Chapel at 1902. III.
Rev. DIR. c. n. Campbell, Of Charles
town. preached in Shepherdstown
last Sunday morning and at kear-
neysvilIe Sunday afternoon.
Winchester Presbytery will hold its
stated fall meeting at Nineveh, War
rem county, Va, September 9th, at
40 p. III.
The Lutheran Synod Of Virginia
will meet at Toms Brook on Tues
day next.