p. 20 | Field Notes

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Apr 20, 1905

Field Notes

Elder W. M. Cubley reports two additional converts to the truth at Clyde, Tex., who will unite with the Buffalo Gap church.

A church of thirteen members was recently organized at Oakland, Iowa. Some others are keeping the Sabbath, and may unite with this company soon.

A church of nine members was organized at Decatur, Ark., March 18. It is expected that several young people in the Sabbath-school will be ready for baptism soon.

Five persons have accepted the truth at Shavertown, a suburb of Wilkesbarre, Pa. A Sabbath-school has been organized, with an attendance of over twenty.

Plans have been laid for conducting four tent companies in the East Michigan Conference this summer. A fifth company may be organized before the time of tent season.

A report from Prattville, Mich., where Brother C. P. Hayward is holding meetings, says: “Some have begun to obey the truth, and others have promised that they will obey in the near future.”

The Southwestern Union Record of April 4 says: “Some time ago Elder French organized a Sabbath-school of sixteen members at Thornton. Elder Miller now reports an addition of five to it through his efforts. He expects to return there soon and organize a German Sabbath-school.”

Elder F. M. Roberts reports five additions to the church at Olivet Chapel, Ind.

Brother Isaac Baker reports the acceptance of the truth by seven persons at Ashland, I. T.

A report from Senjen, Minn., says: “Another whole family, consisting of two old people with their grandson, are keeping the Sabbath; also a mother in another family, and her husband is deeply stirred. Others are in the valley of decision.”

Reporting from Sutherland, Iowa, Brother C. W. Hollingsworth says: “We have been greatly encouraged by seeing a few precious souls walk out and obey God.” A Sabbath-school of fourteen members, seven of whom are adults, has been organized.

Elder H. J. Farman writes of the work at Lynchburg, Va., under date of April 6: “Last Sabbath was a good day for us. Our quarterly meeting was attended with much of the blessing of God. Four were baptized and added to the church here; others will be soon, we hope.”

Elder John F. Jones, who is holding meetings in Cumberland, Md., reports: “At this stage of the meeting some souls are keeping the Sabbath. If all who have expressed their convictions obey, we may reasonably expect five or six to be added to this company in the near future.”

Writing under date of March 31, Brother Eugene A. Brown, of Phoenix, Ariz., says: “A largely signed petition to the city council of Phoenix for a Sunday ordinance, a few months ago, was ignored by that body, several of whom have sound ideas on the separation of church and state. The recent legislature was also lobbied in favor of religious legislation, but would not yield to the pressure.”

Elder Byron Hagle says in a recent report from North Liberty, Ind.: “The quarterly meeting was well attended, some taking part that had not for years, and others for the first time. A sister who had been suffering for years asked to be prayed for; the Lord heard, and she was healed immediately. Two persons were baptized, and two more are awaiting baptism. Eight souls were added to the church. Two thousand tracts were ordered, and four subscriptions taken for the REVIEW.”

The church at Hazleton, Mich., has been greatly benefited by a recent revival effort conducted by Elder Stureman. A report of the meeting says: “Souls have been converted, and backsliders have been reclaimed. The meeting Sabbath, April 1, was a very precious season, and the Lord came in with great power, and nearly the whole church consecrated themselves anew to the service of God. Two dear souls gave their hearts to God for the first time, and two that had left their Father’s house returned. In all, four or five wanderers have returned to the fold.”