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| | Westminster Presbyterian Church |
 | | In the southern colonies, the young Presbyterian clergyman, Samuel Davies, combined solid patriotism with evangelical fervor and preached the cause of independence as well as the love of Christ. Before he died at age 38, he had established several churches, influenced Patrick Henry, formed the first southern Presbytery, and served as a college president. |
 | | Presbyterians use three terms interchangeably for the sacrament of Holy Communion: Communion, Lords Supper, and Eucharist. The pattern varies all the way from quarterly Communion to weekly Communion in different congregations. |
 | | The Session is the governing body of each local or particular church. The Session is moderated by the minister, who serves with elders elected by the congregation. The Session is responsible for the mission and government of the particular church. |
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