In 1879 the church was ceiled and painted inside.
In 1880 the people, with aid from the American Missionary Association, raised the meeting house on a brick basement, also the church was repainted and new seats were added.
In 1881 a new fence was put around the lot, and the meeting house was improved on the outside, trees were set out, and a lot was purchased at the Five Mile for mission work. Pilgrim church has had revivals every year.
MARIETTA, GA.
REV. EDGAR J. PENNEY.
On my arrival a year ago, only seven persons (four men and three women) responded as members of the church. Since my ordination last December, 13 have been admitted, six by letter and seven by profession. This encourages us in great measure to labor on. The Sunday-school has shown a steady increase for some months and is making real progress. We are better able than ever to hold those who came at first out of mere curiosity. The following quotation respecting temperance forms a part of the constitution of the church: “Any member convicted of using intoxicating liquor other than as a medicine shall be liable to discipline.” Three of our members spent the past six months in Atlanta University.
CYPRESS SLASH, LIBERTY CO., GA.
REV. ANDREW J. HEADEN.