MICHIGAN

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 19, 1879

Vassar, June 9.—Since our last report we have visited the scattered Sabbath-keepers in the towns of Novesta, Kingston, and Watertown. Found, in all, twenty-five keeping the Sabbath. They are very much scattered, and the country is new, thus rendering it impossible to effect organizations. We also visited the churches of Elmwood, Fairgrove, and Watrousville. The rain was a hindrance to our meetings at Elmwood. At Fairgrove seven were baptized and added to the church. We had some very excellent meetings at Watrousville. The good Spirit of God came into our midst, and many expressed a desire to get nearer the Lord. We think some of pitching the tent in that place. Pray for us. R. J. LAWRENCE. Wm. OSTRANDER.

Spring Arbor.—The Sabbath-school convention held here May 31 and June 1, was a success. There was a good representation of the schools in the county, some being present from Moser ville, West Liberty, Summit, Napoleon, Jackson, Tompkins, and Springport.

Nine meetings were held during the two days, three of which were appointed for preaching, and one for practice in singing. A praise meeting was also held. The remainder of the meetings were directly connected with the Sabbath-school work. While the convention was made entertaining, it was also rendered very instructive and profitable. This produced a feeling of general satisfaction. Bro. G. H. Bell and W. C. White were present to give instruction in the various departments of this important work. Whenever either of these brethren can be present at the Sabbath-schools in different places, I would advise all within reasonable distance to attend, and to take their children with them. We hope the schools in the south-eastern part of the State will put in practice the excellent counsel received from these brethren. M. B. MILLER.