Virginia Church Work in Lynchburg and Stanleyton
By B. F. Purdham
LYNCHBURG.—Since my last report through the REVIEW, I have been busily engaged in the Master's work. Our tent meetings in Lynchburg closed September 28. Brother Painter remained to follow up the work till I could return. October 3-5 I held quarterly meeting at Buena Vista. It was so rainy that the attendance was not large, but all who did attend seemed to enjoy the presence and power of the Spirit of God. October 10-12 I met with the Stanleyton church in quarterly meeting. Other meetings followed, with a good attendance and interest. Our Stanleyton church school began October 13. I was called to Port Republic to preach at a funeral, October 17. I met with people there whom I had not seen for seventeen years, and I found that the seeds of truth so long ago planted in that neighborhood are still having effect. October 24 I returned to Lynchburg to continue the work this winter. We are holding meetings in the comfortable house of worship which we have bought in this city. We have four regular services in the church each week, and other services in other parts of the city as the way opens. I am also doing all I can in house-to-house work, placing “Christ’s Object Lessons” and other publications in the homes of the people. The Lord is still blessing the work here. Four more are ready for baptism, and we hope soon to complete the organization of the church. I am of good courage in the Lord, and ask an interest in the prayers of our people in behalf of the work in this part of the field. B. F. PURDHAM.