Minnesota by G. F. HAFFNER

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 30, 1908

Minnesota

By G. F. HAFFNER

MOUNTAIN LAKE.—After the Northern Union Conference I went with Brother C. C. Neufeld to this place, and started a meeting with the outside people. A certain professor had given lectures on the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation; so when we announced that we would speak on the same books, the people were anxious to hear what we had to say. This helped to increase the attendance, so that soon the church was filled with interested hearers. The people came night after night until some things were presented that did not agree with their doctrine, then stayed away; still we had a good attendance all the way through. Our people at this place were happily surprised; for they had no faith that the people would come out to hear.

We have had a German church here for about twenty years, and they passed through some severe trials and difficulties. Some had given up the truth, and others moved away; so that the church was decreasing instead of increasing, and the leaders of the other churches were hoping that the rest would soon give up and return to them. But now the Lord has changed the situation. The church took new courage, several have already taken their stand with us, and we believe others will do so. The work was not completed when I left. Elder A. A. Meyer, who came to our help, will remain and finish the work, together with Brother Neufeld. The Lord has blessed in the work, and his name alone shall have the praise. G. F. HAFFNER.