REPORT FROM BRO. MATTESON.
By John Matteson
July 14 to 19, I labored with the church of Fish Lake. The majority of the brethren are now living near Richford, where the meetings were held in a very convenient school-house. This was right in harvest, and consequently not so many from without attended as would otherwise have come. The truth has never been preached in the immediate vicinity. There are some who are interested to hear. Sabbath and Sunday, the meetings were well attended. The Lord did kindly bless and encourage all to go forward in the good work, and to be more diligent in the future than in the past. The brethren felt to some degree the importance of becoming fully awake in the message. A new clerk and treasurer was chosen. Bro. C. Wright was ordained a deacon. We think the Lord approved of this choice and trust that souls may be gained by the consistent walk and efforts of the brethren in that vicinity. Systematic Benevolence was reorganized amounting to about $160.00. We trust now that the several officers understand their duty, and will try to have everything in order for the coming year. Three were added to the church by letter. One sister was baptized. This little church is trying to live; and if they continue to be faithful, the Lord will bless and prosper their efforts. All feel sorry that their much-beloved elder, Bro. M. Dennis, is about to move to Michigan. He felt this to be his duty for several reasons; but the brethren unanimously expressed their desire to have him remain with them. The quarterly meetings of the church, were appointed until different arrangements should be made, to be upon the first Sabbath of each quarter beginning with October. On the 21st, I arrived at home, and feel thankful to the Lord for his kind protection of self and family. I intend to remain at home a while to rest and labor with my hands for the improvement of my health, until I shall be able to go out again. Dear brethren, pray for me that my faith fail not, but that I may be enabled to know and to do the will of the Lord, and at last meet you all in the kingdom. JOHN MATTESON. Busseyville, Jeff. Co., Wis.