p. 249 | Northern Europe by John G. Matteson

Seventh-day Adventist Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jun 1, 1882

Northern Europe.

By John G. Matteson

We held two meetings every day during Easter, which in this country includes four days; and as the Sabbath occurred between Good-Friday and Easter, we had five holidays. Easter is here regarded as a holier day than Sunday. The preparation for its festivities includes a general house-cleaning. All work must be laid aside, and the people stroll out into the fields to breathe the pure air. We therefore made use of this occasion to preach the word of God, and had many attentive listeners. On the Sabbath we celebrated the ordinances, sixty-four brethren and sisters participating. We were glad to have this opportunity of once more together commemorating the sufferings and death of our dear Saviour, before he shall appear in the clouds of glory.

During the last few days I have held meetings in Moss. There is still an interest manifested to hear the word of God; but I cannot at present secure a suitable hall, and consequently the meetings must be suspended till some future time.

Bro. Rosqvist is now laboring in the western part of Sweden, north of Stockholm. He has held meetings in several places, and intends to continue his labors there for some time.

In Denmark, Bro. Brorsen has held meetings every day in Hvalsömagle and other adjoining towns on Sjælland. Forty persons were present at their quarterly meeting in Hvalsömagle. Several others have commenced to obey the truth in that place. One sister was buried with Christ in baptism. Bro. B. is a zealous worker in the cause of God, and he is very much encouraged by the success with which the Lord has blessed his labors.

Bro. C. C. Hansen writes from Asaa that the truth is making progress also in that place, and that a dear sister, in spite of great opposition, has gone forward in baptism.

J. G. Matteson. Christiana, April 17.