Untitled article by John Matteson

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Third-day, November 26, 1867

REPORT FROM BRO. MATTESON.

By John Matteson

SINCE my last report I have labored in Freeborn Co., Minn., mostly among the Danish brethren at Riceland and vicinity. In the town of Bancroft I obtained the school-house for awhile among the Norwegians. A number of people came out to hear. Some were interested. But at the end of two weeks they would not suffer me to hold meetings any longer. The whole town was governed by Lutherans, and thus they could close the door whenever they thought best. We trust, however, that those who received the word in willing hearts may be blessed, and that this may be a beginning with them to receive the message and be saved. Much ignorance prevails among them, and they cannot easily be approached at once.

We had many blessed meetings with the brethren, who manifested a desire to know their true condition. May they grow in grace, and be enabled to exert a saving influence on those around them.

Brethren John Hanson and P. Peterson were unanimously chosen and set apart for Elder and Deacon. Three converts joined the church, and one commenced keeping the Sabbath. On first-day, Nov. 10, we had the pleasure of baptizing eight happy souls into the likeness of the death of our divine Redeemer. May they ever continue faithful in the patience of the saints, the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.

JOHN MATTESON.

Basseyville, Wis., Nov. 17, 1867.