KANSAS

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 1, 1879

Independence, April 17.—April 5 to 11, we visited the brethren at Peru. Here we organized a church of nine members, to be known as the Peru church. Nearly all of them adopted the tithing system. The circulating library of Sr. White's writings was purchased, and a Sabbath-school and tract society were established among them. Their numbers are few, and prejudice runs very high; but from the devotion and zeal manifested, we confidently expect fruit in that place. Three were baptized. The ordinances were celebrated.

April 11 to 17, we visited the church at Harrisonville, fourteen miles southwest of Independence. All the officers of this church had moved away, yet with a commendable zeal they had kept up their meetings. One more had commenced to keep the Sabbath. Our labors were well received, and the Lord gave great liberty in presenting his word. They were very much strengthened. Here they have one of the best Sabbath-schools we have seen in the State. A secretary and treasurer were chosen. They take a club of six Instructors. One addition was made to the church. Our effort closed with an excellent ordinance meeting. Most of them pledged the tithe for the ensuing year.

J. H. COOK.

Dry Creek, Saline Co., April 16.—We left the little company at Bennington doing well, and came to this place March 27. The prophecies and the Sabbath question have been canvassed. Thirteen have signed the covenant. Six of these are just beginning to keep the Sabbath. Others are investigating, and will soon sign. We expect to establish a Sabbath-school and Sabbath meetings next Sabbath.

Could not Bro. Sharp come to organize churches here and at Bennington before camp-meeting?

M. AND H. ENOCH.