p. 38 | Report From Bro. King by S. H. King

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 25, 1870

Report From Bro. King.

By S. H. King

BRO. WHITE: As requested, I have visited Mecosta, first, in September, and found some eleven holding on to the Sabbath. Some were trying to live, and some were far behind; and it needed something to stir them up. I held four meetings, and we hope, to some profit. Again, in Oct. 8, with Bro. and Sr. Strong, and Bro. Maynard, which Bro. Strong reported. Nov. 13 and 14, in company with Bro. Olmstead, held five meetings under somewhat unfavorable circumstances; the Methodists having a quarterly meeting in the house we expected to occupy. Still we had a good attendance, and a deep interest was manifested through all the meetings. There were thirteen Sabbath-keepers present: three that met with the few for the first time. We tried to impress upon the minds of the people the importance of making a thorough work, by keeping God's law, and to cleanse themselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, so that they might be adopted into the royal family. First-day, after a short service, we repaired to the river where three were buried with their Lord by baptism, and we trust arose to walk in newness of life. Then the ordinances of the Lord's house were attended. It was a solemn time. Then we helped them to organize S. B. They are poor, so the sum is not large, something over $30.00 a year. They are in an unorganized state. I think it would be advisable for Bro. Byington to visit them as soon as convenient, and set things in order. I will take him there, and assist him all I can. I feel that there is yet a work to be done there, if the brethren and sisters live so that they may be a shining light. There are some good souls in Mecosta. Bro. Byington may write me, and then we will make arrangements if he goes to visit them. S. H. KING.