The American Missionary — Volume 34, No. 06, June, 1880 — John Shaqi
The American Missionary — Volume 34, No. 06, June, 1880Various
Religion
The American Missionary — Volume 34, No. 06, June, 1880
Various
Congregational churches -- Missions -- Periodicals; Home missions -- Periodicals
RALEIGH, N. C.—The spiritual condition of the church is still very
encouraging. Fifteen persons entered into covenant last Sunday,
which made it a day of rejoicing. Six others have been voted into
the church, and will enter into covenant at the next communion.
WILMINGTON, N. C.—A pleasing incident occurred at our communion
season last Sabbath. Four generations in one family were
represented, from the aged great-grandmother to the infant who
was presented for baptism by its grandmother, a close-communion
Baptist; her impenitent son, the father, and the young mother, who
is a member of our church, standing by her side. The grandmother
afterward communed with us.
CHARLESTON, S. C.—Mr. Cutler writes: “Yesterday was a grand day for
us. The church renewed its covenant. About 100 were present. Some
30 or 40 others sent word that they wished to do so. We are now in
a condition to go forward. I trust the renewal was made sincerely.”
AUGUSTA, GA.—“At one place where I called, an old lady had the care
of several grandchildren. One evening she said, ‘I don’t know what
I shall do to-morrow, for I’ve only one nickel left.’ Then, one
of the grandchildren replied, ‘Grandma, don’t you know you always
say, “the Lord will provide”? Don’t you worry; it will be here in
the morning.’ And sure enough she went over to the depot the next
morning, and two ladies asked her to wait on them, and gave her
fifty cents, and another said, ‘Here, auntie, take this basket and
empty it for me,’ and there was provision enough to last all day
and part of the next. ‘Children, you just trust the Lord,’ is a
remark she often makes.”
WOODVILLE, GA.—“Our revival is still going on. God is with us.
Brother Markham preached here last Sunday, and four persons were
admitted to membership.”
MILLEDGEVILLE, GA.—A society for little children has recently been
formed in this town, known as the “Rising Youths’ Society.” It
promises well. The Sunday-school is still flourishing.
MCINTOSH, GA.—The church work is growing. Five have been added to
the church since last July, and a number are to unite at the May
communion.
MILLER’S STATION, GA.—From Miss Douglass: “You see by the date
that I am once more out of Savannah. It was hard to get away, for
there were many who were inquiring, and needed to be sought out and
led to the Saviour. I came out to fill an appointment for a Bible
reading here last night. There were only thirteen present, as it
was rainy. One of these was an old gray-headed man, who suffers
much from rheumatism. He walked nearly two miles to get here, yet
expressed himself as ‘very much satisfied’ with the pay he received
for his walk.”
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