NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES.
Hampton, Va.—Four students received to the church by profession May 5th. One of the Indian students lately received gives evidence of Christian character.
Raleigh, N. C.—“Our church has shared with others in a revival blessing this spring.” Twenty were received to the church April 8th, which now numbers 72. Mr. Smith, the pastor, writes: “There are several of the young men connected with our church and school who are anxious that I should teach them theology. I think, if I can get some simple, cheap work on that subject, that I will form them into a class, and have them recite two or three times a week. I want to do all I can to help the young men on.”
Orangeburg, S. C.—Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Johnson have been two years in this church and school. The church membership has increased two-thirds. Two members received in April. Sunday-school thriving and increasing, and feeding the church. A Woman’s Foreign Missionary Association is organized, and has contributed to the A. M. A. debt, and missions in India and Africa. Fifteen have been in training for teachers this year.
Byron, Ga.—“The church is active; Sunday-school increasing in numbers steadily. A day-school will soon be opened. Young people are asking for prayers every Sunday evening.”
Savannah, Ga.—One of the workers in Savannah writes: “Our church work is very encouraging. The Sabbath-school is splendid. I have twenty boys from twelve to sixteen years of age in my class, and am deeply interested in them. Never before, since I have been here, has the church been so prosperous.”
Marion, Ala.—The Sabbath audiences are steadily increasing. Three or four are to unite with the church at the next Communion.
Florence, Ala.—Mr. L. C. Anderson reports the attendance on church services good, and one member received on profession at his last visit.
Abbeville, La.—The church has been holding special meetings, crowded every night. Two have been received to membership; others are under deep conviction. Rev. Charles E. Smith is the pastor.
Memphis, Tenn.—A genuine interest is manifested in the teachings of God’s word, and a higher standard of personal godliness sought. “The question, how to utilize the combined power of the Church for its own unification and enlargement, is discussed in the prayer-meetings with growing frequency, and manifestly deepening interest. The church has passed in safety and triumph through its financial straits, deficiencies have been made up, current expenses provided for, and a small surplus is on hand for the summer demands.”