Church Dedication at Richmond, Virginia
By G. B. Thompson
MAY 1, 2, I had the privilege of meeting with the church in Richmond, Va. At this time their new church building was dedicated. For a number of years our work has been established in this large and progressive city, and a church has been organized. Not long ago a new church building was erected and dedicated wholly free, I believe, from debt. This was a commodious and comfortable place of worship. The building, however, was situated at the extreme edge of the city; consequently it was difficult to secure at the service an attendance of those not members of the church. Last summer Elder B. L. House went to Richmond, and opened meetings in the western part of the city among the best class of citizens, and as a result of the effort about twenty embraced the truth. The church has been greatly strengthened by these additions. The need of a more central place of worship was felt. A church formerly occupied and owned by the Christian (Campbellite) denomination, centrally located, in the best part of the city, was found, and finally purchased for forty-five hundred dollars. With slight repairs, which have been made, it is a very comfortable and commodious place of worship. Some liberal donations have been made toward the purchase of the church by some of those who have recently embraced the truth, and when a sale of the former church can be effected, the debt will be entirely canceled. The securing of this new place of worship is an advance step, and will greatly aid in getting the message before the people of Richmond. The dedication took place Sunday evening, May 2, and was quite well attended. The writer presented a sketch of the rise and progress of the message, and what this advent movement means to the world. Elders H. W. Herrell, president of the conference, and B. L. House were present and assisted in the service. I was glad of the opportunity of again meeting with the church in this city, and am pleased to note the progress which the message is making here as well as in other places in the Virginia Conference. It is planned to hold two short tent efforts in Richmond this summer. Let us pray that others may see the light of the truth, and prepare for the coming of the Lord.