KANSAS by J. H. Cook

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

KANSAS

By J. H. Cook

Fort Scott, March 14.—On the 8th inst. I closed my labors in McPherson county for the present. I organized a church of nine members, to be known as the Empire church. An elder was chosen and ordained, and a secretary and treasurer were elected. The church bought the library of Sister White's writings, and sent for a club of Instructors for their Sabbath-school. A tract society was organized; and they pledged to the treasury of the Lord for the ensuing year the tithe of their increase. Four more are keeping the Sabbath in this vicinity, and four more at McPherson Center, about twelve miles away, who should join the Empire church, and probably will soon.

We have encountered the most bitter opposition, especially from ministers; and yet they dared not make any public opposition only as they resorted to sarcasm and slang. The 9th we held a profitable meeting with the Elivon church. They appear to be gaining strength and knowledge. May the blessing of the Lord rest upon them. J. H. COOK.