Oklahoma by J. R. Bagby

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 26, 1907

Oklahoma

By J. R. Bagby

WEATHERFORD.—Since my last report from this place, after baptizing four I returned home and to another field for about three weeks, and then went back to Weatherford for nearly three weeks. Sabbath, November 23, I baptized two.

The next day we organized a church of nineteen members, six by letter, six by baptism, and seven on confession of faith. This company is fully organized, with elder, deacon, clerk, and librarian. They have fitted up a house for Sabbath-school, so they have a place of their own in which to meet for worship. Seven of this company have made their first start since the tent was pitched here in September.

Last Sabbath we had one of the best meetings I ever attended. The deep moving of the Spirit of God was felt by every one present. Sins were confessed, and all felt the necessity of getting right before God.

On my return here, the brethren asked for the Campbellite church for four night meetings, and they brought in J. H. Lawson, the great debater, to resist the truth. We divided time with him for three nights. The discussion was a great blessing to all our people, and was largely the means of three taking their stand for the truth, and becoming fully united with us. We tried to follow the instruction of the spirit of prophecy, and let them alone, and pour in the truth, which is our strength.

Dr. G. Gaede’s sanitarium family are among the number who have accepted the truth, and hereafter that institution will be run in harmony with the third angel’s message.

Brother Fittro and family will stay and follow up the work here, and in the near future we expect to see several others united to this company. Pray for the work here, that God may direct in all that is done. J. R. BAGBY.