MICHIGAN

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 20, 1879

Gaines and Otsego, March 9.—I closed my labors at Gaines, Feb. 24. These meetings have been a source of encouragement to the church, and several have expressed a determination to serve the Lord. On the 25th of February I commenced meetings in the Otsego school house, four miles northwest of Otsego, near Bro. Geo. Leighton's. Thus far the interest is good. Last Sabbath a man and his wife who have for some time been reading the Signs, united with us to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. H. M. KENYON.

Lincoln, Isabella Co., March 9.—I closed my labors in Seville after a stay of eight weeks. Those who have taken a stand here are firm. The truth has been quite thoroughly presented, and as the result, twenty have signed the covenant. Last Sabbath we organized a Sabbath-school of thirty-five members. Sabbath meetings and a weekly prayer-meeting will be kept up. The cause is still onward in this county. I have commenced meetings in another district. The prospects are encouraging, if the roads do not become impassable. The friends in this county are firm and united, and are squaring their lives by the word of God; this speaks well for the truth as we enter neighboring districts to labor for the people. L. A. KELLOGG.

Sheridan, March 9.—I am holding services each Sabbath at Sheridan and Stanton, and the remainder of the time I spend at Stanton. In the latter place one has commenced to keep the Sabbath. At Sheridan two have begun to keep the Sabbath, four have been taken under the watchcare of the church on profession of faith, and four who were professors have joined the church. I have obtained three subscribers to our periodicals. My address, for some time, will be Sheridan, Mich. O. SOULE.

Elk Rapids, Antrim Co., March 9.—Since our last report we have held about thirty meetings near Elk Rapids. The under-current of opposition was strong, and most professors of religion staid away. Some, however, were determined to hear the word of God preached, and are now rejoicing in the advancing light of truth. Ten have fully decided to obey the Lord, and others are keeping the Sabbath with them. We have held two Sabbath meetings here, and at the last nearly all expressed a desire to seek God. Most of these give evidence of the work of grace commenced in their hearts. We visited the friends near Spencer Creek, and found them growing in the love of the truth, although they have not held any meetings this winter because of the impassable condition of the roads. Their growth in grace is chiefly due to the fact that they have the circulating library. Every little company should have this valuable help. We gratefully acknowledge the blessing of God upon our feeble efforts, and with renewed courage press out into new fields. Pray for us. J. AND L. M. SISLEY.