Labor Among the Churches.
By M. C. Israel
A MINISTERS' meeting was held at St. Helena, November 28, 29, for the purpose of considering the wants of the cause in this State. Elders Healey, Ballou, Rice, Rogers, and myself, were present. The wants of the church, Sabbath-school, Tract and Missionary and Temperance Societies, were separately and carefully considered, and, as far as possible, plans of labor were decided upon, whereby we hope, by the help of the Lord, to assist the brethren and sisters of the different churches to build up these branches of the work. While at St. Helena several meetings were held. There was preaching by Elders Rice, Healey, and Ballou. Some changes were made in the Sabbath-school. Arrangements were made to district the place and make a thorough canvass for the SIGNS. Elder Rogers was chosen to act as pastor of the church. The brethren there are of good courage. It was decided that Elder Healey would visit the churches at Napa, Vacaville, Woodland, Arbuckle, Sacramento, Placerville, and Nevada City. Elder Rice visits Ukiah, Willits, and Lakeport. Elder Ballou and myself expect to visit the churches in Fresno and Tulare Counties. Providence permitting we will meet with the church at Fresno Sabbath and Sunday, Dec. 9, 10. We ask for the prayers and help of the brethren in this work.