The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-07-11

deeply regret the loss of so faithful and earnest
pastor and preacher; yet, because he feels con
STRAINED to accept this new field of labor, and he
cause he feels that he has been called to larger
and more important work, where he can render
more ABUNDANT service as gospel minister, we
deem it our duty to aid and encourage him in
every good work, and to this end we hereby unite
with him in his request to Montgomery Presbv
terry to have the pastoral relations, as aforesaid
dissolved
W That we commend him for his pastoral f.
deity, his fearless zeal to preach "The truth as
is IN Christ Jesus" and for his untirng energy in
organizing and advancing every department of
the work OF the Great Head of the Church.
CD We invoke heavens richest benedictons
upon him and his wife and their little ones as
they go from us, and upon their subsequent life
and labors; and join him and the flock over
which he goes to be an under-shepherd in PRAYER
that by the help of the Holy Spirit he may lead
them upon higher plains of Christian usefulness
and service, ever making full proof of his minis.
try, by life filled with good works; That it NAV
be our Lords will to grant unto him long life
OF usefulness; and that when He comes to reward
his servants he shall receive the plaudit, 'Well
done thou good and faithful servant thou hast
been faithful over few things, l will make thee
ruler over many things"
By order of congregation assembled
byterian Church, Clifton Forge, Va Sunday, July
I, 1000 r. P. Hawkins DR.. ]. c. Wysor W. NJ
Smith, Committee.
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came to this church April Ist He found the
manse enlarged, repaired, reprinted and thorough
ly renovated. The pantry beautifully sup
piled with those things necessary to the culinary
department. Three months of pleasant labor
among loyal people is resulting in the formation
of very precious ties. Children's Day Exercises
were delayed two weeks account of sickness
in the superintendent home. The amount real
lied for the Congo Boat Support Fund was $32
At the quarterly communion, July Ist, the
OF sixteen new members were announced. From
present indications, the pastor feels confident that
he will be very happy in the work here.
Norfolk Second Church-The pastor Rev. J.
Ernest Thacker, publicly welcomed thirty new
members at the regular communion service Sun
day, July Ist-six profession of faith and TWEEN
ty-four by letter.
Petersburg-The quarterly celebration of the
Lords Supper was observed at the Second Church
July Ist when a large number of commitments
were present and renewed their vows to love and
serve the Master. The occasion was an exceed
ingly helpful to all Christians present and
very interesting to those who were not Christians.
1t is interesting and gratifying to note how few
leave the house of God whenever this ordinance
is celebrated in the Second Church. The "sweet-
ly solemn" scene seems to have fascination for
even those who not members of the church
But no wonder this is when we consider the
broad and loving invitation Dr. White extends to
all Christians to come and sit down at Lords
table and show forth His death till he comes"
Under the advice of his physician, and by per
emptory order of the session. our pastor will |
leave at once for the valley of Virginia to recuper
ate He had not intended to go away so soon
but he finds he is on the verge of a collapse, to .
prevent which he has agreed to go at once. GOD
grant him rapid recuperation and speedy return
to u.s. who love him we'll There will be no in .
terruption to the services either at the Washing
ton Street Old Street Churches, except the .
omission of the Sunday night service at which /
time all will unite in service at Old Street
The Second Church is about to take on some +
more work for the Master Mr. Yohannan is be-
ing paid his salary regularly in Persia the Chestei
Church has been regularly organized and started