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OGDEN CHURCH, CHARLIE HOPE, VIRGINIA, AND GREAT CREEK CHURCH, BRACE Y, VIRGINIABY MRS. MARY K. JAMESDuring the month of August, revivals were held at both of the above churches. At Charlie Hope, the meetings began on the first Sunday in August, with Rev. Vernon P. James, of Steelton, Pennsylvania, thebrother of the pastor, Rev.' Harry E. James, conducting the meetings. The sermons were very spiritual and uplifting. Eleven souls accepted Christ. Of this number, 5 joined other churches, and on the 1st Sunday in September, much to our amazement and joy, 16 persons joined Ogden Presbyterian church at Charlie Hope! Several came by letter from other evangelical churches. The work here seems to be growing by leaps and bounds.On the second Sunday in August the protracted meeting began at Great Creek church, Bracey, Va. In the first morning service, the pastor, Rev. 11 Harry E. James, preached and 9 confessed Christ. In the afternoon service Rev. Thos. A. Robinson came and preached 1 throughout the remaining davs. Rev. Robinson’s efforts were crowned with eleven souls accepting Christ. Rev. Robinson is pastor of Central Presbyterian church, Petersburg, Va.On the second Sundav in September, 12 candidates pre-1 sentecl themselves for membership in Great Creek church. God is surely blessing these fields.The Rev. Vernon R. James and the Rev. Thos. A. Robinson are both strong gospel preachers, and made profound » and lasting impressions upon their hearers.
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Charlotte Africo American Presbyteria
Charlotte, North Carolina, US
Thu, Nov 05, 1936
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