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Seventh-day Adventist Missionary Society · Oakland, Cal. · Jan 6, 1881

MEETING IN OAKLAND.

By W. J. Bostwick

The regular quarterly meeting of the Oakland church was held on Sabbath, January 1, 1881. On account of the absence of the pastor, who is at present in the East, the ordinances were omitted, only the roll of members being called. The meeting was well attended, and the responses to the names called, prompt and spirited. The Spirit of the Lord moved upon the hearts of those present, and many and fervent were the resolutions made to live nearer the Master the coming year than had been done during that just passed. Of the 144 members composing the church, but 12 failed to report. Letters were read from a number of the absent ones, all of which breathed the most tender regard for the brethren and sisters at home, love to God, and strong faith in present truth.

During the past year, the church has witnessed a considerable increase in her membership, there having been additions to the number of forty-three, twenty-eight of which have been received since September 27, 1880. A very few, who would not walk in harmony with the body, have been dropped, since which time the spirit of unity and harmony in the church has increased in a remarkable degree.

We praise God for his blessings, his mercy, and his tender care for the sheep of his pasture.

W. J. Bostwick, Clerk.