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December 22, 1909. TH
pastor of the Second Church, Staunton,
for his visit. He came with his beautirul
pictures and delightful talks on the Orient,
carrying us with him in imagination,
along the Journey that he has so recently
taken. His lecture was a labor of love,
for he delivered it without charge for
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me Deneni 01 our rvu&siuu oiuu? tnwa.
He had the reward that love craves, the
gratitude and sincere appreciation of
those for whom he labored. Our pulpit
was occupied on November 28 by Rev. J.
E. Booker, our Synodical Superintendent
of Home Missions. How many of us can
testify to the kindness and helpfulness of
this honored brother. He doesn't hesitate
to call upon'His Dretnren wnen ne neeas
their help. And he is just as ready to
help himself in times of their need. Our
people hear him gladly, and they give to
him willingly for he has their confidence
and appreciation.
In His kind providence, the Lord has
brought to our community Rev. P. D. Stephenson,
D. D., and his consecrated helpmeet.
He is sojourning with us while
RAAklner health and strength, that he may
go back to his people in Woodstock and
take up again the work so dear to his
heart. They have been to the pastor
of the Waynesboro church what Aaron
and Hur were to Moses, when they held
up his hands during the tide of battle.
It Is a privilege to have such servants
of the Lord within our gates.
C. R. S.
Waterford: This field has recently obtained
the pastoral services of Rev. A.
N. Perryman, who with his family, moved
from Marion, N. C. Arriving on Friday,
November 17, they found a cordial
welcome awaiting them and that their
coming had been anticipated by every
preparation for their pleasure and comfort.
At some considerable expense the
manse had been refinished throughout
with much design and taste. Willing
hands assisted the pastor and wife in
setting up their effects and making the
manse homelike at once. Much of material
value had been added in the way of
a kitchen range, a handsome double heater,
together with elaborate rugs, end other
things of practical value. The pantry
nroo woll fillorl with m onv nf tho fnnri
things that are the products of this farfamed
section of Virgiina, and are the
tokens of the cordial and genial people
whose Christian hospitality is also farfamed
and well known to all those who
have ever been privileged to serve in this
part of the Master's Kingdom.
A lasting testimony to the people of
this field is the love and Christian fellowship
accorded their beloved and faithful
pastor, Rev. E. L. Wilson, whose long
pastorate has been providentially terminated.
It was a fitting service in the
church on last Sabbath when the new
pastor, prior to his expressing any of his
plans or intentions for the new work that
be nas just unaeriaKen, preacoea a sermon
appropriate to the life and work of
the faithful man of God, who is so loved
and esteemed by this worthy people. At
the close, special prayer was offered In
which the whole congregation seemed to
Join as a unit that the peace of God
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might abide as a rich benediction upon
his servant who is now in the evening
of life watching its sun go down.
WEST VIRGINIA.
Spring Creek Church has enjoyed a
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ovaouu ui lcvivai, in a meeting
Just closed. There were twenty additions
to the church on profession of faith
and four by letter. Ten adults were baptized.
The membership was greatly refreshed
and quickened, and all seem
eager to go forward in the good work.
The meetings, which lasted ten days,
were conducted by the pastor, Rev. R. E.
Redding.
PERSONALS.
Rev. W. H. Dubose has entered upon
the duties of his new nnstnrnto nt Vnrt
Morgan, Col. Correspondents will note
his changed address.
Rev. W. O. Stephen changes his address
from Fort Valley, Ga., to Oxford,
Ala.
Dr. S. H. Chester is expected home
from his visit to the Mexican Mission the
last of this month.
Dr. Henry Vandyke will dedicate, January
30, the New Bedford Presbyterian
Church, Nostrand avenue and Dean
street, Brooklyn, New York, one of the
largest and handsomest of New York
City's churches. Dr. S. Edward Young,
the pastor of the Church, came a little
over a year ago from the Second Presbyterian
Church, Pittsburg. The growth of
the Church necessitated the building of
the new plant, which adjoins the old one,
the latter to be used as the chapel.
Rev. G. G. Mayes, after January 1, 1910,
should be addressed at Greenville, S. C.
Rev. C. Miller changes his address
from Dallas, to Woodleaf, N. C.
Rev. W. E. Phlfer changes his address
from Brookhaven, Miss., to Brownsville,
Tenn., having accepted the call of the
church at the latter place.
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CHURCH, SOUTH CAROLINA.
WHEREAS, Rev. John G. Richards has
requested, and the session of the Blenheim
Presbyterian church has consented
to, the severance of the tie which has
heretofore bound them pastor and people,
only with greatest reluctance, and upon
the consideration that he might have and
enjoy, in his declining years, that ease
and rest which his long, devoted and consecrated
ministry entitles him;
AND WHEREAS, we the members of
Blenheim Presbyterian church, wish to
express, and place on record our acknowledgement,
appreciation and gratitude for
the faithful, fruitful, devoted, and consecrated
services rendered to the church,
and to Christianity, by our beloved and
revered pastor for the past seventeen
years, during which period, this church
has had an increase in membership, enjoyed
a fullness of brotherly love and
devotion to the pastor's cause, never excelled,
if ever before equalled, in its
history, or in the history of the Church
of which it is the immediate successor
and off-spring;
THEREFORE, Be it, by the members of
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Blenheim Presbyterian church, in congregational
meeting assembled, Resolved:
First, That it is with the deepest feelings
and sincerest sympathy we receive
the information that our beloved pastor.
Rev. John G. Richards, deems it his duty
to sever his relation that has heretofore
bound him officially to this church, and
that we consent tr> the Revere nee er.lv
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because we feel that his long and consecrated
life entitles him, in his declining
years, to cessation from the burdens of a
regular pastorate.
Second, That,, while during the seventeen
years and more of the ministry of
our beloved pastor, the membership of
this church has increased, and its temporal
affairs prospered as never before in its
history, the spirituality and other Chris
tian virtues experienced and exhibited,
not only among and by the members of
his church, but interdenominationally in
this community?due greatly to his powers,
influence and example?constitute
the brightest memorial and sincerest tribute
to his virtues.
Third, That in his retirement from the
regular pastorate, our beloved pastor
takes with him the respect, reverence,
gratitude and prayers of this church, collectively
and individually, and, we feel assured,
of every worthy individual in the
community, especially the children and
yOUng DeODle. for whom ho alwave hs?#1 a
smile and a welcome.
Fourth, That we sincerely hope that our
prayers will ascend to him who has said,
"Come unto me ye that labor and are
heavy laden and I will give you rest," that
our revered pastor may, in his declining
years, have that rest and that joy and
peace which he has so worthily earned,
and which is promised to those who, like
him, can truthfully say, "I have fought a
good fight, I have kept the faith."
Fifth, That this preamble and these resolutions
be enrolled in the record book
of this church, a copy be sent to our pastor,
and that they be published in the
"Presbyterian of the South," "The Presbyterian
Standard," and "The Christian
Observer."
Respectfully submitted,
Jno. N. Drake,
Jno. !. Roaers.
J. E. Hunter,
Committee.
Blenheim, S. C., Dec. 5, 1909.
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NORTHERN PRESBYTERIAN.
In the regular Sunday school work of
the Presbyterian Church (North) there
are 10,006 schools, with 129,936 teachers
and 1,077,690 pupils?or a total Sunday
school enrollment of 1,207,626, and the
total contributions of these Sunday
suuoois 10 cnurcn purposes last year aggregated
$945,342?or In round numbers
a million dollars. From the Sunday
schools alone 41,643 names were added to
the church rolls last year.
l ui uiuueu irun is me iruic ror which
we have in no way contributed.
The Spruell School Is m
IDEAL School for Boys, Matretta,
Ga.