p. 224 | St. Helena, Cal by H. A. St. John

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Apr 3, 1884

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 10, No. 14.

St. Helena, Cal.

By H. A. St. John

FRIDAY afternoon, March 21, baptized two persons at the foot of Sugar Loaf Mountain, near the Rural Health Retreat, in a beautiful stream. The day was delightful, and the occasion a very quiet and pleasant one. One of the candidates was an old sailor of twenty-six years' experience on the high seas, the other an intelligent lad of perhaps fourteen summers. The next day (Sabbath) they were taken into the church by unanimous vote and right hand of fellowship. Bro. and Sister Pritchard were received by letter at the same time.

We lecture once or twice a week in the Retreat parlor, and hold Bible-readings at 4 P. M. Sundays, in the church at the village. This, together with our building, keeps our hands full.

H. A. ST. JOHN.