Evening star., 1898-08-19
VIRGINIA BAPTISTS.
Second Days Session of Potomac
Association at Remington.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
REMINGTON, Va, August Is, 1895
The second days session of the Potomac
Association opened at 9:30 am. today.
The devotional exercises were conducted by
c. W. Brooks.
W. F. Dunaway offered a resolution that
the association extend vote of thanks to
]. H. Leslie for the handsome gavel pre-
sented to the association Wednesday, and
W. F. Garrett offered a resolution extending
a vote of thanks to W. B. Adam for his
efficient service as treasurer of the associa-
ton for 50 many years.
The report on foreign missions pre-
sented by !. B. Lake. The board had six
missions connected with it, the one in China
being the Oldest and the one in Japan the
last undertaken. The others were in Africa,
Brazil, Italy and Mexico. Hugh B. Nc
Cormic the missionary in Mexico, was from
the Potomac Association. 1t was stated
the fist Protestant church in Mexico was
planted by the Baptist denomination. After
strong remarks by Drs. Shuch and Clopton
the report was adopted.
The report upon state missions was pre-
sented by Adam Martin. The report show
ed that of 100000 Christians in the state,
1870, 600 were of the Baptist denomination.
The board employed eghty-five missona-
ries. five of whom were from the Potomac
Association. The sum of $4,000 had been
year, $500 of which had been used in this
association. The board does not cost the
state one cent of money, and the members
of the board contribute their labor. OF the
tfty-eight churches in the association forty
eight only had contributed to the board to
the amount of s341. After remarks by
Messrs. Butler and Athey the report was
adopted.
The moderator recognized the following
visitors: A. G. Willis of Shiloh Association,
Rev Jno May of Appomattox Association,
DR.. Meadow of the Fifth Baptist Church of
Washington. DIR. Ryland, who represented
Richmond College; DR.. Taylor of Salem,
Va.
The moderator announced the following
committees:
On time. place and preacher of next ses-
son-J. H. Butler, S. NJ. Athey, T. P.
Brown.
To nominate a new acting board-F R.
Boston, G. w. Popkins, A. f. Ankers.
To audit treasurer's accounts-C. F. Hern-
don, s. d. Embry, A. T. Lyme.
At u o'clock DR.. Stakeley of the First
Baptist Church of Washington preached
with Hymn 16s. The Scripture lesson was
the 7th chapter of Matthew. Rev. Mr.
Nilburn led in prayer. The congregation
joined in singing the 161st hymn, 'AII Hail
DR.. Stakeley announced as his text the
18th verse of the 7th chapter of Matthew
All things whatsoever ye would that men
should do unto you, do ye also unto them"
The speakers theme was Saved to Serve"
We are in a state of darkness" he said,
Just as we would have others to bring US
the light, just so should we distribute
light" He spoke of the foreign mission
work and how each of US should feel the
responsibility resting upon US as Christians
After singing 'Blest Be the Tie That Binds''
the association adjourned with prayer.
During the morning session Rev. G. W.
Popkins preached at the Methodist Church
at II o'clock and Rev. c. T. Herndon at the
Episc opal Church at the same hour.
The afternoon session was called to order
at o'clock. w. f. Dunaway made the
opening prayer. The first business of the
session was the report of the home board
by DR.. w. F. DunaWay. The report show
ed an increase in the contributions during
the year. After remarks by Drs. Stakeley
and Dunaway the report was adopted.
The Sunday school and Bible board was
reported by Rev. Frank Berkeley. and after
some remarks the report was adopted.
AT 3 o'clock at the Episcopal Church Mr..
Budd of Charleston, S. c., spoke on the
Woman'S Work Reports were heard from
the different societies connected with the
association. The church was crowded The
ladies were very enthusiastic in regard to
the work At O'Clock the ministers relief
fund was reported by w. f. Garrett. After
remarks by Messrs. Shipman, Hillin and
Butler it was adopted.
The committee tina, place and preacher
for the next session reported that the next
annual meeting would be held with the Bap-
tist Church at Ketoctin, Rev. Mr. Hazlp
to preach the Introductory sermon, with
Rev. {. w. Brooks as alternate.
DIR. Taylor of Salem, Va, made an ad-
dress upon the orphanage and its work
After singing 'Blest Be the Tie That Binds,
and prayer by Rev. G. w. Popkins the as
sociation adjourned to meet at 9:3O am.
Friday.
In the evening, at o'clock, DR.. Clark will
preach in the Episcopal Church, Dr. Clop-
ton in the Methodist Church and DR. Duna-
way in the Baptist Church.