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Dedication at Potterville, Eaton Co

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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 18, 1870

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 35, No. 4.

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Dedication at Potterville, Eaton Co.

By Joseph Harvey Waggoner

In company with Bro. Littlejohn, I went to Bro. Carman's in Windsor, on the 31st. ult., to hold a two days' meeting and dedicate their house of worship. On account of some failure in the appointment, the attendance was not as large as might have been expected. Bro. Carman went to Sebastopol, a few miles north-east, where the Methodists were observing a “watch-night,” and gave the appointment there. Eld. Bell, the circuit preacher, promptly took up his appointment in that place for Sunday, also that in the school-house in Potterville, to give the people who desired, the opportunity to attend our services. He also attended part of the time, probably all his engagements would allow. In these days of unreasoning prejudice against “Adventism,” such courtesy is well worth mentioning, and will be kindly remembered and reciprocated as occasion may offer.
On Sabbath morning, Jan. 1, Bro. Littlejohn gave us a heart-cheering discourse on Rev. 22:14. While millions of people were wishing each other, “Happy New Year!” and each seeking for happiness in his own direction, he showed that the true way to be happy—as the word “blessed” in the text may be properly rendered—is to keep God's commandments. And such happiness is not only for “New Year's,” but for all time and for eternity. How blind to their best interests are the mass of the people.
On Sunday morning, the house was well filled, and the dedicatory sermon was listened to with good attention and apparent interest. And in the afternoon a good congregation assembled, though it was stormy. But in the evening the storm was exceedingly tedious, and the attendance small.
The scattered brethren of Windsor, Charlotte, and Oneida, not a large number, have shown a commendable energy in erecting this house, and the community around have taken an interest in the work and rendered them some assistance. May God prosper the interest and efforts of the brethren, that the house may always be used by devoted worshipers.
On Monday, I returned to Battle Creek in an open wagon, against a cold, piercing wind; but happy in the privilege of yet doing something for the glorious cause of truth. J. H. WAGGONER.