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30 TH Church News (Continued from Page 23.) Will of our Heavenly Father, as that will is most clearly revealed; Therefore, Be it Resolved, First, that while words fail to express the profound regret we feel in parting with Rev. Mr. Shields, yet, in compliance with his wishes, and, we believe, with the will of our common Master, we hereby signify our willingness to unite with him in his nntitinn In lbn ProoKvlnwf , ? v?v * ivou; IC1J Ul nuiiuiiv IU dissolve the present pastoral relation. Second, that in parting with Mr. Shields this church sustains the loss of a preacher of uncommon ability and power, a pastor whose visits and ministrations have always been most loving, tender and sympathetic, and a friend whose wise counsel and helping hand will be sadly missed by those whose lives have been blessed by his living among us. Third, that it is the prayer of this church that the blessine of Heaven mnv ever attend bis labors, and in the end the royal welcome of the Master be his great reward. Park Avenue Church, Norfolk: On Sunday, December 27, Messrs. W. E. Nicholson, C. D. Pitts and A. P. Cathey were ordained and installed deacons in the Park Avenue church. Bay View: Norfolk Presbytery, iby its commission, has installed Rev. W. C. Flournoy as pastor of the Holmes dhurch. The Presbytery of Montgomery met in called session at Westminister church, Lynchburg, December 29, and dismissed Rev. A. G. Rachal to the Presbytery of Greenbrier. Mr. Rachal expects to take charge at Marlington, W. Va., about February 1. Beaver Creek. Abinedon PrpRfivtprv The Rev. R. K. Moseley has entered on his new field as stated supply of this church and others in this group. The people of these churches are sharing generously with their minister their good things of the holiday season. Bristol: The bulletin of the Central Presbyterian church, Rev. W. H. T. Squires, pastor, says: "If the pessimists come to Bristol they will find churches vastly larger and stronger and more active today than ever before. We have no hesitation in saying that religion as such ha? twice as much power in Bristol today as five years ago. And we believe that tnis condition will hold throughout the South. Old fashioned religion is not dead, and never dies, even if history does show that it often goes into temporary eclipse." WEST VIRGINIA. Charlestown: On Sabbath -morning, December 27, the Superintendent of the Presbyterian Sunday school gave rewards to many faithful scholars. Four scholars had been present every Sunday for four consecutive years. Seven had been present every Sunday this past year. Quite a number had missed but one or two Sundays. The names of several little girls were read out for memorizing six Psalms. Two other little girls had memorized 200 Bible versus. Miss Eva Phillips made a perfect recitation of the Shorter Catechism to her pastor. Mr. Cameron Johnson will he here Thursday, December 31, to give his illustrated lecture -on "The Little Folks of Foreign Lands" for the entertainment of the E PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOU Sunday school children, and on Japan Friday night for the congregation. Point Pleasant: Rev. Carl Barth announced the names of Ave new members received by the Session, three on profession and two by letter. Kind friends reuieiiiuereu us at tne manse In many ways, and the expressions of their kindness were much appreciated. Their thoughtfulness added so much to our Christmas joys. Davis: Rev. Walter W. Edge, pastor. The last Sunday in November marked the close of the second year of the present pastorate. In that time forty-three were received into this church, twenty of these from the Sunday school. There were ten adult baptisms and nineteen infant baptisms. The Sunday school has grown from fifty-seven to one hundred and seventy-eight members, and continues to grow. A Westminster League was organized eighteen months ago, which now has a membership of more than fifty, all young people. The church has given to all purposes more than $4,200. In the month of December three others were received into the church. On the last Sabbath in the year the matter of the Forward Movement In Foreign Missions was taken up with the SOUTHERI ALL YEA 1 California, M See the Most Interesting Cities in A Scenery in the World; Tra^ Trains in the 7 NEW YORK on one of SOUTHERN PACIFIC'S A all conveniences of a Modern If you are undecided, see any Agent plan yc WRITE FOR F. E. BATTURS, C Electric Ligh You simply press the button and pay c New Orleans Railway & Light Co. MHJH WE OF P Excelsl rf. 4 boll-weev 4jx limbed. othei H|a boils In s V. ties grow Marlboi ? JH more thn jjtt all of 1 bush( EXCEL8I TH. January 6, 1909. congregation, with the result that more than $350 was subscribed, which is more than five dollars per member. Wo are pledging for $300, which is a good deal more than four dollars per member. This is an increase in contribution to the cause of missions by something like two thousand per cent. We attribute this result largely to the fact that one of our consecrated laymen attended the Conference at Lynchburg, and presented the matter to our people, with nis impressions, on the occasion of taking the matter up. Simultaneously with this, the pastor's salary had been increased by $100 per year. No more loyal and devoted people can be found than are these. They insist that the people of the Manse be comfortable, and they are. Much was done to this end during the recent holl days. More is done throughout the year. 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