MAINE by J. B. Goodrich

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 1, 1900

MAINE

By J. B. Goodrich

DYERBROOK.— Our new church was dedicated December 19, Elder H. C. Basney, president of the Maine Conference, delivering the dedicatory address. Elder S. J. Hersam was also present, and assisted in the service. The house is twenty-four by thirty-two feet, with an entry eight by eleven feet. Kind friends presented a bell. A memorial window was also given, in loving remembrance of Amanda J. Goodrich.

With a grateful heart I look back over the last few months; and as I think of the difficulties passed through, I realize the force of the text: “Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.” We began the building when the farmers were busy, consequently could not obtain the help we needed, yet the Lord blessed in a manner that even surpassed our expectations. And while the first pledge was not due until Jan. 1, 1900, the house was finished and dedicated December 17, free of debt. We are thankful to God that we have a house of worship that properly represents the cause and work of the Third Angel’s Message, where his servants can preach the message of warning that the Lord has reserved for the last generation, to prepare a people for translation. To him be all the praise. J. B. GOODRICH.