E. L. ILES by E. L. Iles

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Nov 24, 1910

E. L. ILES

By E. L. Iles

Alabama

ALABAMA CITY.—The writer and Brother Ross S. Lindsay began meetings in this place on June 30. Our tents were pitched in a beautiful grove within reach of all parts of the city. From the very first meeting the interest was excellent, sometimes the tent being crowded, and many standing outside. Although it rained nearly every day for three weeks, we did not miss a meeting with a good congregation. One remarkable feature of the meetings was the fact that when we began to present the Sabbath truth, the congregation increased.

As the result of the effort, twenty-two signed the covenant before camp-meeting, and a few more have taken their stand since, although some are not yet ready for church fellowship. The last Sabbath in September we were favored with the presence and help of Elders J. R. Bagby and E. G. Hayes. At this time a church was organized, officers were elected, and Brother Ross Lindsay was ordained as elder of the church. Eleven have already been baptized, some are satisfied with their former baptism, and a few more will probably be baptized soon.

We closed our public effort October 23, and are holding Sabbath-school and meetings in private houses. We expect soon to erect a neat little church in which to worship. Part of the money for this purpose is already raised.