The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-01-24

The land was given by Baptist; Methodists and
Epscopalians will help. But the work is Presbyter-
ian and it will be Presbyterian chapel, nestled
among the mountains, beautiful than Hermon
and more lovely than the mountains around Jerusa-
lem! Brethren, nelp Gidsville Send all contribu-
tions to Rev George H. Ray, pastor, Amherst Va.
This appeal is approved.
D. c. PAINTER, Chairman Of Home Missions, West
HdnoUer Presbytery
GIoucester-Rev. W. H. Sheppard, our missionary
TO the Congo, like Caesar of old came saw and con-
quered." His visit to Gouscester Courthouse will
never be forgotten. He addressed January 18th,
the white people in the afternoon and the colored
people at night, in the Presbyterian Church. MANY
of both audiences shook his hand and thanked him
Tor his coming but the keen look of appreciation and
the moistened eye told better than words how they
drank in the addresses of the humble consecrated
servant of God. To hear Mr.. Sheppard was like
listening to the missionary experiences of apostolic
days He created a profound impression in Gouces-
ter, and will be followed by the prayers sympathy
and contributions of Gods people W. H. G.
Messy Creeh-It has been the custom for mum
Der of years for the Ladies' Foreign Missionary So
ciety of Messy Greek Church to hold annually tea
or reception In the lectureroOm of the church some
time during the Christmas holidays. Finding it
to be such pleasure interesting and really nspir-
ing to better work. we feel that what has done lis
so much good, may be helpful to Others so we pass
1t on The meeting having been previously announc-
ed, and everybod y-men, women and children-cor-
daily invited, our tea held on December 9th
1908, at p. M. Our Ladies' Foreign Missionary
Society, with the Nettie Paul Missions Band invited
the Ladies Aid Society to meet with them. The
following programme observed having been got
ten up by two of the young ladies: Our pastor pre-
sided, opening the meeting with devotional exercises
RolI call by the secretary Presidents report and a
missionary address, interspersed with good music.
The different societies represented reported
through their reasurers the financial results of their
years work, which IS follows: Ladies' Foreign
Missionary Society, SOAPS; Moscow Auxiliary
1898; Spring Creek Auxiliary, $500; Nettie Paul
Missionary Band, $1,000; Ladies' Aid Society
Sl5374; Calendar, $l45.58. The calendar was fl
nancal plan adopted and successfully worked bv one
of the ladies.
The meeting then adjourned The rest of the
evening was spent in society intercourse while re-
freshments were served by the young ladies of the
congregation. With the frightening shadows about
us, we departed for our homes feeling that it had
indeed been good for us to have been there
COMMITTEE
Newport NecS.zOn Sabbath morning January IA
at the communion service there were thirty-seven adj
ditons to the church. fifteen by profession and TWEEN
ty-two by letter. There had been no special ser
wee, Just Gods blessing upon the ordinary means of
grace, and largely the result of earnest PRAYER and
OF series of cottage prayer meetings last spring
Mr. Wexford has the great honor and 10y of seeing
the work of the Lord proper in his hands.
No'foH-Ihe pastor OF the First Church. Dr. JOS
ePh hehhie mas been absent, assisting in series
meetings in Bristol His pulpit was supplied ON
Sunday the 18th, by Rev. R. w. Jopling.
Dr. j. w. II. Summerel of the Client Church 70.
ceved three new members into the communion of the
church on Sunday, the DIST.
Pfoo'de"ce ChHrch-in the Presbytery of West
Hanover desires to make grateful Acknowledgement
OF an excellent organ lately received We owe this
gl1t TO the generosity of Judge and Mrs. Andrew H.
Leake, OF the First Church Richmond Our old
church, organized by Samuel Davies was once a foun-
tam OF strength in the Presbytery but has suffered
many losses in the past forty years, and has often
seen ITS pulpit vacant, while the active membership
mas dWindIed to a mere remnant of a once powerful
community. Rut within tho lat g.. -. -