Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-06-13
WEST END NOTES.
THE BISHOP OF TIDE
WATER HERE.
The Dawn of a New Era at
5th Baptist Church.
GIANTS DO BAP-
TIE FOR GOD.
Powerful Sermons-A New Star Has
Arisen-Ohurch Trouble at NewtOwn
-PeODle ArOused-Large Crowds
at the Church.

June Z, a. m, the weather was threat
ening, aud many church-goers' heart
sank down. fearing disagreeable day;
but as the sun began his majestic jour
ney from the eastern to the western
horizon, hearts grew light, and the Ia
dies all smiled and shook their heads,
which meant that beautiful bOnnets
and sweet dresses would be seen.
At the Fifth Baptist Church, large
crowds attended morning, afternoon
and night. Great interest was mani
tested at the Sunday School. Superin-
tendsnt Roane presented the new pas
tor, Rev. IL. Powell in his own pecu-
liar style; after which Rev. Powell
gave the school to understand that he
did not come to boss" but to look af-
ter their interest, both spiritually and
financially. This seemed TO have been
wholesome news. There were also
short talks by Rev. S. &. Burreil aud
w w. Wines, Jr. All spoke very en-
couragingly of the future prospect OF
both church and school under Rev.
Powell. Sister Powell was also at her
post OF duty with the largest class in
the school some who had never at
tended Sunday School before.
At IL 80 A NJ, Rev Powell ascen nd
ed the pulpit for the first time as pas
- =
he soon had everything moving off in
order AS per programme, Rev. J. M.
A-:siisse:.S, y. D, of I OT tsIIi0Ji III, a.,
preached. Subject, The Ministry -
and as the bishop of tide-water warm
ed up to his subject, / could see tears
stealing down the cheeks of the faith
full, as he told OF the. .tmnnBies and
| trials, the bitters ana the sweets. that
the true man of God had to encounter.
but like a true Captain of the ship
stand to his post. The Amen corner
was often heard from.
At s 80, DR.. Armistead preached to
a packed house. Subject: Angel ("
/ tie mastered the subject with grace
and ease, and occasionally blending
| thatwo together, Ministry and Angels.
and how the faithful would ride the
bihows of trouble like ship on the
trackless sea, but bye-and-bye make
the harbor of glory. Truly DR.. Arm
istead IS not only the Bishop OF Tide
water but greater. He is one of Gods
heroes, for he swayed his large appreci-
ative and highly intelligent audience,
as the rough seas swaysa small craft.
Tears and smiles of approval were on
all sides as the Doctor pictured the
glories and sweets of a pastor and peo-
pie when they shall have crossed the
river of trouble, and gone where love
is Lord and Master.
At 3 80 2. NJ, one of Richmond's in
teliectuM giants, Rev. w. K. Graham
preached an able and eloquent sermon.
full OF the very best instructions. He
always pleases his audiences, but Rev.
Graham needs no introduction to our
peoRie, as usual he is still ahead in
raising money for the Fifth Church.
Monday night Sth, at 80, Rev. A S.
II NN.sN h.A.l -. II.
IChurch, and we had another rich and
rare treat. 1t was a sermon of great
power.
Truly it may be said that Sunday
June 9Th was the beginning of a new
era in the 9th Bapt, Church. Rev. and
Sister Powell must feel happy and
proud at the graceful greeting which
they met, not only by the Fifth Church
members, but pastors and members of
other churches all assuring him their,
lprayerful and substantial aid in his
work here.
Friends, thereis no longer an excuse
for you. The Fifth Church has an able
preacher. good tinancier, and strictly
business pastor. Now, let the old and
lyoung flock to learn of God and His
Christ.
rhe festival will continue this week,
and reception on Thursday night. Full
report in our next weeks notes. Let
Ieverbody get the PLANET, also several
big marriages, so don't fail to see our
notes.
At the River View Baptist Church,
Rev. q. +. Johnson, pastor is doing a
+ grand work both FOR church and Sun
+ day School, and they are on the in :
crease with some most excellent teach
, ers.
? At the Galilee Baptist Church, New
ltown, the good people there seems to
: be having hard time dealing with
that immortal hypocrit Christian
friends, what do you expect your child
rem to be if you support such immorals
and unchristian characters as some
that have succeeded in fastening them
selves upon your For the sake OF Cod
}. and right, for the sake of saving your
Ichildren, whom you are responsible to
lGod and the nation to raise properly.
there is no excuse, come out from
among such.
Rev. Daggett will baptize at West
wood in few Sundays
at the Second Baptist Church, the
lSunday School is largely on the in.
Icrease. Revival still in progress
- While Rev. u. d. Lewis is Struggling
to increase the family of Christ, Sistel
= Lewis helps on the earthly family BY
- presenting brother Lewis with fiHI
~ daughter.
- am pleased to note that Mrs. L. A
= Coles who has been quite sick for SOM
- time past is out again.
Rev. Powell will preach his first ser
" mon as pastor of the 5th Bapt. Church
|, June l4th Let there be big crowd.
AJAX.