REPORT OF LABORS by Philip Strong

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 9, 1869

REPORT OF LABORS.

By Philip Strong

AFTER the last report from the Michigan tent we attended the Owosso and Ceresco Camp-meetings, in which I trust I received much good which will be of lasting benefit to me.

September 3, we commenced meetings again in the tent near Coldwater. There was some interest manifested at the commencement, but it was not of the lasting kind, and soon died out. We pulled down the tent on the 19th, having held twenty-three meetings. Four decided to obey the truth. May the Lord bless them, and those that kindly entertained us while there, and help them to be shining lights in the way.

I here parted company with Bro. Lane, each to return home and prepare for the winter. On my way home I spent one week at, and near, Cedar Springs, Kent Co., holding ten meetings. There are fifteen keeping the Sabbath here, and desire baptism and organization; but on account of much sickness it was deferred till another time.

October 2, attended the Monthly Meeting at Bushnell. The brethren of this church have not lived up to their privileges, but it was said then that they would try to do better. Held two meetings. Brethren from Stanton, Greenville, and Orleans, were present. The Lord blessed in speaking, for which I feel thankful.

October 8, in company with Brn. Maynard and King, went to Deerfield, Mecosta Co., to spend the Sabbath. The cause here has been left to go down; but through the influence of two sisters who have kept up a prayer-meeting for four years, since they were last visited, there are eleven now keeping the Sabbath. Held six meetings with them, and baptized three. There is a more friendly feeling among outsiders here than formerly. May the Lord help some to cut loose from their idols, that they may be prepared to take further steps in organization.

October 16, spent the Sabbath with the church in Gaines. The Lord gave liberty in speaking. There were about fifty brethren present, most of whom gave in their testimony in favor of overcoming and working while the day lasts. Held four meetings with them; one business meeting, in which matters of difference were settled up.

October 18 and 19, met with the church of Leighton. They are trying to overcome and move out with the body. They meet with much opposition, and at present have no place to hold meetings, the school-houses being closed. They are agitating the question of building them a house of worship. May the Lord open the way before them, and sustain them in all that is for the good of the cause.

PHILIP STRONG.

Pine Grove.