p. 13 | MONTHLY MEETING AT CONVIS by Joseph Harvey Waggoner

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 23, 1868

MONTHLY MEETING AT CONVIS.

By Joseph Harvey Waggoner

The meeting at Convis, I attended on the 13th and 14th inst. Bro. and Sr. Byington, and others from Newton, were present on the Sabbath. In the forenoon I spoke to them on the present work of the Christian, and the reward of the overcomer. All appeared to be strengthened in the faith and work of the gospel. This was followed by a social meeting, in which ready and cheering testimonies were given. Before the close of the Sabbath, we met at Bro. Smith's to celebrate the ordinances. Our Saviour fulfilled his word of promise, and we were blessed in doing his will.

First-day morning, I spoke on the subject of the Sabbath as presented in the New Testament. The attendance was not large, as no appointment for preaching had been given in advance; but the interest was deep, and we think some may be added to the church there. I had a strong desire to speak again in the afternoon on the prophecies, but thought it not prudent in my state of health. So I returned to Battle Creek in the afternoon.

Though I have resided in the same county for a number of years, this is the first time I ever was in Convis. It may appear strange to some; but it is not possible for our ministers to command their time. I hope to be able to visit them again this summer.

The next Monthly Meeting will be held at Burlington, the second Sabbath in July.

J. H. WAGGONER.