The Missionary by G. D. Ballou

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · May 1, 1884

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 10, No. 17.

The Missionary.

By G. D. Ballou

Report of Labor.

VERY little has been reported of the progress of the work in Humboldt County this winter; but notwithstanding the lack of reports, the good work has gone steadily forward. The church at Ferndale is increasing in numbers, and growing in grace. Their Sabbath-school numbers nearly fifty, and the average attendance for the last quarter has been eighty per cent. The missionary work is also beginning to prosper. The society is preparing to carry the work forward in other places. A new, first-class bell has been placed in the church belfry, and will, we trust, until the Lord comes, proclaim the approach of the Sabbath as well as announce the Sabbath and other services.

Since camp-meeting seven or eight have taken hold of the present truth in different parts of the county. Quite a good many copies of "Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation" have been sold, and an earnest interest is manifested in several places to hear the truth preached. We look for good results from the labor that may be put forth the coming season.

G. D. BALLOU. Oakland, April 23, 1884.