MESICK AND FREMONT.- by B. F. Stureman

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 27, 1900

MESICK AND FREMONT.—

By B. F. Stureman

As soon as the church at Mesick were right, and backsliders were reclaimed, the Lord began to pour out his Spirit upon them. Those not of our faith began to attend the meetings. Up to last Friday, thirteen had begun to keep the Sabbath for the first time; four, who had backslidden and given up keeping the Sabbath, gave their hearts anew to God; and several who had not attended meetings for months, are rejoicing again in the truth. As far as I know, those who began to keep the Sabbath, first gave their hearts to God during the meetings. All but two of these are heads of families.

While at this place, I preached about fifty-five times; took thirteen subscriptions for the REVIEW, and six for the Missionary Magazine; sold about fifteen dollars’ worth of books, and received $10.35 in collections; also raised about forty dollars toward the seating and furnishing of their new church. This building will soon be ready for dedication. My heart is full of praise for what God has done for the cause in this place.

I am now at Fremont. The quarterly meeting was postponed so that I could meet with the believers here. This church consists almost entirely of Hollanders, whom I had the privilege, through God’s blessing, of bringing to a knowledge of the truth, about ten years ago. I was indeed happy to see them making progress so rapidly. We had a most precious and wonderful meeting last Sabbath. Five of the young people gave their hearts to God. On Sunday we had another good meeting, and all hearts were cheered by hearing these new converts take part with us in prayer and social service.

My heart is full of praise to God as I look back upon the labor of the last few weeks. B. F. STUREMAN.