JOHN FRANCIS OLMSTED by John Francis Olmsted

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 31, 1911

JOHN FRANCIS OLMSTED

By John Francis Olmsted

Ohio

COLUMBUS.—At the close of the regular church service, August 12, nine persons were baptized. Eight of these became members of the Columbus church, and one will join the Charleston (W. Va.) church. Six other candidates will go forward in this sacred ordinance later in the year.

The work has not advanced so rapidly as we desired, but we are truly thankful for these evidences of the Holy Spirit's power among us. Twenty-three have been added to the church the past sixteen months, fourteen by baptism and nine by letter. Perhaps if all had been more faithful and energetic in the service of the Lord, there might have been many more, but we rejoice that these have entered the fold of God's commandment-keeping church, and we earnestly pray that they may prove faithful when their way is assailed by the author of rebellion. We are also thankful for the spirit of cooperation and unity that exists in the church. Our hearts have been made glad many times as we have seen the zeal and devotion of our faithful members who are desirous of hastening the Lord's return. Our large churches are not free from trials; but we know that where sin abounds, grace much more abounds, so our hearts are filled with courage, and we would press on and work till Jesus comes.