Good Words From Bowling Green, Fla.
By George I. Butler
ABOUT three months ago there was a report from this place giving the result of a course of lectures delivered by Elder J. L. Shuler last winter. At that time five or six adults had begun to keep the Sabbath, and the building of a small church was in progress. We have since held Sabbath meetings regularly each week, at which the writer has spoken to those present. Our Sabbath school has a membership of over twenty, a goodly number of bright, interesting children attending. Since leaving Bowling Green, Elder Shuler has been conducting meetings at New Smyrna. A church of over twenty has been organized, and a neat house of worship erected. He recently returned to spend a week with us, encouraging those who have lately taken their stand for the truth. He baptized seven of these, all having an intelligent knowledge of the third angel’s message. It was surely a blessed occasion, and the Spirit of the Lord was present. After the baptism Elder Shuler gave an excellent discourse, and we all took part in a good, social meeting. Hearts were made tender, and we trust that much good will result. One sister present, speaking of our regret at the smallness of our numbers, referred to Noah’s preaching one hundred and twenty years for the saving of eight souls, and said that we should not be discouraged when seven persons have taken their stand at our meetings. Our little church building will soon be ready for dedication. We are very thankful indeed to the good Father that we have a company of believers at Bowling Green.