SAN FRANCISCO by M. C. Israel

Seventh-day Adventist Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jan 20, 1881

SAN FRANCISCO.

By M. C. Israel

THE regular quarterly meeting of this church was put off, on account of the absence of the elder, until last Sabbath, when more than the usual number were present. The Spirit of the Lord was with us, and as the names were called, the testimonies showed that there was a desire to draw nearer the Lord; and many resolved to serve him more faithfully the coming year. The ordinances were celebrated, in which nearly all took part.

We have eighty-six members, nineteen of whom have been added during the last six months. Thirty of our number live at such a distance as not to be able to meet often with us; but at this meeting, nearly all were heard from. We thank the Lord for his mercy and love extended to us, and for as much harmony and love as exists in the church.

The T. and M. meeting for the district, was held in the evening, and was of more than usual interest. More labor had been performed during the quarter, than for some time past. Bro. W. C. White was with us, and assisted very much in making the meeting interesting and profitable. It was voted to send Bro. Loughborough twenty-five SIGNS for his work in England. Eight volunteered to canvass for the SIGNS with the new premium, Geikie's Life of Christ, and there seemed to be a determination manifested to buckle on the armor anew. Pray for us, that God will guide and prosper his work here.

M. C. ISRAEL.