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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Feb 2, 1911

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 5.

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Kentucky

By J. B. Locken

KNOXVILLE.—The work of the Lord is onward in this place. Since I began work in this city, many doors have opened for presenting the message. The year just closed has brought many blessings to this flock.
The financial condition of the church is excellent, and we start this new year with a resolution, offered at the last business meeting of the church, to do all business on a cash basis. This resolution, which runs as follows, was heartily indorsed by all present:—
“Inasmuch as the General Conference recommends that all business be done on a cash basis, and as instruction to the same effect has come on through the union and local conferences to the churches; therefore—
“Resolved, That this church fall in line with the instruction of the General Conference, and do all business on a cash basis.”
When this resolution was read, a brother said, “That resolution is worth a dollar.” It was read three times, and each time he gave a dollar, and before the meeting closed, he squared up his whole account with the librarian. Others did likewise.
The quarterly service was a blessed occasion. Four united with the church, two by letter and two on profession of faith. Others will unite soon.
In harmony with the call that has come to God’s people to warn the cities, we are laying broader plans for the prosecution of the work of the Lord in this place. Unexpectedly the way has opened for us to transfer our Sunday night services from our church to Market Hall, the largest and most central hall in the city, which seats a thousand people. The city board grants it free of charge for three months. Our only expense will be for heat, light, and janitor work. This is certainly a providential opening, and we take up the work in the fear of God, and with the co-operation of the church. We enlist the earnest prayers of God’s people in behalf of our efforts to give the last message of mercy to this city. The Lord has also opened the way for preaching to a Methodist congregation, which I will do next Sunday morning. The pastor of this church is investigating the truth, and he gives us full liberty to preach the message to his people.
A doctor who has become much interested in the message frequently visits our Sabbath and Sunday evening services. We hope the Lord will help him to see and obey the whole truth.
A lady who has attended our Sunday night services has begun to keep the Sabbath, and so has her mother. Through the influence of this sister, whose husband is the secretary of the Railroad Men’s Union, I had the privilege of speaking to the railroad men on Nahum’s chariots, at one of their gatherings. Through all these avenues, the circle of our acquaintance is widening, and new doors open to give the message.
Our courage in the Lord is good. I am truly glad that he has led me to this field, and given me a humble part in this closing message. J. B. LOCKEN.