Alabama by G. E. P.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 29, 1908

Alabama

By G. E. P.

GADSDEN.—The Lord has done so much for us in this small town that we can not refrain from praising him with a loud voice. Nearly three months ago the writer and Elder D. E. Blake visited this field with a tent, and held meetings for a month. On our arrival we found three colored persons keeping the Sabbath; but only one was baptized. Although several revivals were carried on by the other churches at that time, our meetings were well attended. We soon found that the Lord has honest souls here, as in other places; for before our meetings closed, several took their stand for the truth. Before our tent was taken down, six were buried with their Lord in baptism, and two weeks later four others were baptized. Since then a few others have become obedient. Our small company was organized September 26. We have a total of seventeen adult Sabbath-keepers and five children, and there is still a good interest. I have never found people so willing to lay aside their work, and listen to Bible readings. Some of the other ministers have tried to overturn a few of those who have taken their stand with the commandment-keepers.

Recently I received an invitation from some opposers desiring me to meet them at the home of one of our sisters, and prove from the Bible our position for keeping the seventh day. The Holy Spirit accompanied me, and assisted me to lift high the banner of truth. Many were present who asserted that they never knew what we believed before. Some took my address, that they might call on me, and learn more about the truth. I do believe good will result from the meeting. The harvest-field of Gadsden is certainly ripe, and with much faithful and persistent labor, a rich harvest will be reaped.

We feel the need of a church building. At present we hold meetings in a rented room not very spacious. One of our brethren here has pledged fifty dollars toward a building as soon as we are able to begin to build.

We know that the Lord will abundantly bless any who will send us some assistance toward the erection of a small church building. Will those whom the Lord impresses to assist us, please send their donations to Miss H. McKinnon, Secretary and Treasurer of the Alabama Conference, Fort Payne, Ala.

G. E. P.