Richmond planet., 1897-06-12

was seated expastor Rev. +. Davis,
Kew j. w. Kirby, X. Powell, pastor.
At ll:30 the annual sermon was
preached ty Rev. Kirby. He took for
his text 1st Timothy. LIS, "This
charge l commit unto thee, etc He
was truly eloquent, sublime, lofty and
inspiring, rivstiug keen conviction to
the hearts of his hearers. The beauti-
ful word picture OF the glory that
awaits the successful soldier of Christ
was rirh food and served as a great
stimulAtor TO the burden bearing
heralds Of the cross We predict a
great field OF usefulness awaits our
brother. Only 20 forward.
At $3.50 Rev. G. G. Coleman preach
ed from text: "Give ear to my prayer,
o God, etc." The sermon was a soul
stirring. spiritual and mastery pro-
ductiOn Both speakers were given the
best attention and enjoyed the rich
blessings.
At 80 it was expected that Rev R
o John'on from the Moore st Church
would preach. but he failed to appear
and Rev. Powell came forth apparent
y in the strength of his glory and pro
ceeded to pour in the oil of Joy and
heavenly fire, until his people over
1owed and their measure ran over.
NEW ERA IN THE FIFTH CHURCH.
Just about twelve months ago we
predicted a new era had dawned upon
the 5th Church and this entire see-
tion and the following statistics will
verify that prediction. The pastors
report and others show the grandest
record ever made in the history of the
church.
Collected, accounted properly dis-
bursed from June 1895 to June 1897
over two Thousand dollars Bills paid
all itemized. Persons baptized and
those now ready for baptism on the
3rd Sunday. and those received by
letter and Christian experience in
creased in membership 100 persons,
The Sunday School and Church work
ing harmoniously.
Just after the above report. by re-
quest Mr.. w n. Carter ead two let
ters. first from Mr.. M. II Moss, who
made the church q present of tvo O
large gray granite stone steps to rest
the wooden steps t. the front entrance
of the church upon On motion of Rev.
Davis, the church voted Mr.. Moss
their prayerful and heartfelt thanks
for the valual lie and much needed gift.
The second letter from the member RS
OF the 9Th church. friends from other
church and sinners as we'll, which in
formed Rev. Powell OF their endorsa-
tion OF his unestimable value to the
church and community, also present.
ing him'with fine suit OF black clothes,
hat and shoes all of excellent quality
and make; as small token OF their
respect, esteem and appreciation of
him as pastor, gentleman and true
christian worker in their midst the
past year. The pastor in burning
words which seemed TO emanate from
a heart all filled with love and and
gratitude. thanked the signers of the
! letter and all who had so earnestly
stood by him in the right and support
ed the church with faithful hesrts and
willing hands. Thus it will be seen
that Rev. Powell has stood before the
Redeemer and won for His kingdom
from the devil about 75 souls. and al
, the bar of the public opinion and woT
| the respect and honor of his fellow
co-workers and community.
GENERAL PERSONALS.
Miss Maggie Davis. who was called
here the first of May to the bed side o.
q sick friend, Mrs. Millis johnson
since died, left last Thursday for hel
home in Philadelphia. Miss Davis il
truly grand and noble woman. w,
wish her heavens blessings.
Rev. S i John. on, who has beer
stopping with and aiding Rev. Powell
in his revival. was tax en- quite sicl
last Sunday, and was forced to leav,
for his home Monday.
| Miss Sarah l.. Carter has Leen con
fined home by sickness for the pas
" eek. This is to be regretted as i
cuts her of from completing her ex
animation . t the Normal School.
The funeral of MIR. Philip Brow
took place at the Moore st Churc
last Monday. The edifice was packed t
! its uttermost capacity. Rev. R @
4 johnson, pastor officiated. preachin
, Il sermon Of great power and effective
ness. The deceased formerly lived O
!, west Leigh Street. above Harrison st
= and wac the brother Rev. Nelso
. Brown.
Rev. VIZ. Graham will preach 4:
9Th Church next Sunday, at 3 80 D n
n Crowd the church to hear this oratC
It for God. Revs. Jones and Lewis wi
q be heard from later on. Rally wit
your money
At the Galilee Baptist Church, Ne
g Town, Rev w. Smith pastor, is goir
IS forward with much success Last ST.
day, the members and congregatiC
received their spiritual food with gre
= satisfaction.
At regular business meeting of I'll
I Galilee Baptist Church, held Monda
= 7th inst. the following persons we
~ appointed as officers of the Sundi
School christopher Harris, Superi
a :, tendent; Fred +. Harris. Assistan
II J. ] Dahney, Bertha Clark Bets
u Clark and Fannie WoOdfolk, Teacher
e This church and school will highly a
~ preciate any contributions given O
81 teachers and friends for US
u Miss M B Forbs has been confin,
u home for the past week by sicknei
- We are pleased to report that she
~ now improving.
Miss Ellen FOrbs, Chaffin Street h
~ gone on an extended trip IN the It'd
Is water section. We hope her pleasa
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