instruction of the convicts on the State farms

There is a work to which I have called the attention of the Clergy and the Laity, and that is the instruction of the convicts on the State farms. About eighty percent of them are colored, and no systematic attempt is made to secure religious instruction for them. I have made two visits to one of the farms, but was unable to undertake regular ministrations. It is a work that zealous, consecrated laymen might well undertake, and they would receive the co-operation of the authorities. If this could be done, and occasional visits by the neighboring Clergy could be given, much good would undoubtedly be done to these unfortunate men and women.

(Source: The Rev. William Walker, Report of the Archdeacon for Colored Work, 1894 Journal of Convention, 144)

support of the poor widows belonging to the congregation

The Female Industrious Society still continues to ply the needle for purposes of benevolence and charity.  In addition to the sum they have annually set apart towards the support of the poor widows belonging to the congregation, they have this year contributed $30 to the Missionary Society, and sent on to New York $50 for the purchase of a stove for the Church.

(Source: The Rev. William N. Hawks, Parochial Report, St. Peter’s, Washington, 1833 Journal of Convention, 25)

the Ladies of the Sewing Society have organized a School of Industry

In addition to the flourishing state of the Sunday School, the Ladies of the Sewing Society have organized a School of Industry, which, during the last four months has been in successful operation. Its object is the relief and education of distressed and indigent children. The School at present consists of nine children – three of whom are supported by the managers; these are taken from their parents and are to be bound to the Society until they attain the age of eighteen. Miss Braddy, a qualified communicant of the Church, superintends this laudable and benevolent institution.  The improvement which the children have already made, sufficiently manifests its utility, and leaves no room to doubt the most favorable ultimate result.

(Source: The Rev. William G. H. Jones, Parochial Report, St. John’s, Fayetteville, 1830 Journal of Convention, 11-12)

The Ladies have lately, with praiseworthy zeal, raised two hundred dollars

The Ladies have lately, with praiseworthy zeal, raised two hundred dollars for the purpose of building a Vestry Room; and a subscription paper is now in circulation among the male members of this flock, with a prospect of success, to build a Parsonage for their Minister.

(Source: The Rev. Jacob B. Morss, Parochial Report, Christ Church, Elizabeth City, 1841 Journal of Convention, 13)

their efforts for this object are likely to be crowned with success

In Washington, the Female Working Society mentioned in the last report, have generously undertaken to contribute $150 this year, to the pastoral support, and it is encouraging to know, that their efforts for this object are likely to be crowned with success.

(Source: The Rev. George W. Freeman, Parochial Report, St. Peter’s Church, Washington, 1829 Journal of Convention, 17)

Miss Karrar was a devoted churchwoman

Creation of a trust fund, the income of which is to be used to train young men for the Episcopal ministry and young women for church work is provided in the will of Miss Emma Jane Karrar, who recently died in Raleigh. Bequests were also made to Christ and St. Saviour’s churches in Raleigh, St. Mary’s School, St. Luke’s Home, and the Church of the Messiah, Mayodan. Miss Karrar was a devoted churchwoman.

(Source: The Carolina Churchman, March 1927, p. 3)

The ladies have ordered a substantial woven wire fence

A handsome carpet was given to St. Mark’s by a lady communicant in March. The ladies have ordered a substantial woven wire fence for the church yard and also for the cemetery. The money was made by the ladies of the congregation.

(Source: The Rev. Homer Leach Hoover, Parochial Report, St. Mark’s, Halifax, 1906 Journal of Convention, 90)

rain or shine, sleet or snow, found her in God's house

May 1st, 1901, the Parish again mourns the loss of one of the most consecrated Christians I have ever known, Mrs. Dora M. Hargarve. For many years her familiar seat in church was seldom vacant; rain or shine, sleet or snow, found her in God’s house, till her health gave way completely, death finally relieved her sufferings, and beautiful May blossoms covered her grave.

(Source: Mrs. John D. Leak, “History of the Parish of Calvary Church,” Centennial Service Booklet, 1920, Calvary Church, Wadesboro, 17, Parish Files, Diocesan Archives)

the financial part by Rev. Francis J. Murdoch's wife and the late Miss Daisy Murdoch which was Dr. Murdoch's sister

In 1911 a new brick church was built with the aid of the members and the financial part by Rev. Francis J. Murdoch’s wife and the late Miss Daisy Murdoch which was Dr. Murdoch’s sister. Dr. Murdoch had hoped to live to see the new brick church completed, however, following his death, his wife and sister completed the church.

(Source: “History of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Salisbury,” 1987, Parish Files, Diocesan Archives)

She is like an angel in the lives of so many of those people who fear neither God nor man

If there is any way at all possible I would like for the stipend of Miss Ethel Bernard to be increased. She is the founder of the McCumber Mission, which has been forced to meet in her home for the past two years. She does two people’s work in the Brooklyn Mission both in teaching and community work. She is like an angel in the lives of so many of those people who fear neither God nor man. Last year she purchased a Ford car with which we do much of the work of the Mission. She has no father nor brother to help in the support of the home. She is not an incompetent, working for the Church because she can get none other, but has the real missionary spirit. She was trained at St. Augustine’s School in Raleigh.

(Source: Gustave H. Caution, Parochial Report for Brooklyn Mission, Wilmington, 1928 Journal of the Diocese of East Carolina, pp. 167-68)