NEBRASKA by C. L. Boyd; M. Wing

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 4, 1876

NEBRASKA

By C. L. Boyd; M. Wing

We are glad to report that the cause is progressing in this State. Urgent calls are coming in from all parts of the State. April 6–9, we held meetings with the brethren at Arago. Our audiences were small, but a good interest was manifested by those in attendance, and the brethren were much encouraged. We organized Systematic Benevolence for 1876 to the amount of $60.00. We expected to organize a church here, but as some of the Sabbath-keepers intend to move away soon, we thought it not best. April 11 to 16, we held some meetings with the friends at Salem. Rain and mud prevented a general attendance, so the attendance was not as good as we had hoped it would be, but we were not altogether disappointed. We enjoyed much of the blessing of the Lord. Some of the brethren of Arago came with us, and united with the small church consisting of nine members, which we organized here. The solemn ordinance of baptism was administered, by which six precious souls put on Christ, henceforth, we trust, will walk in the footsteps of our great Pattern. May the Lord guide them into the kingdom.

Sunday afternoon held an ordinance meeting. It was truly a solemn occasion; we felt to humble ourselves as in the presence of the Head of the church. There are several others who are keeping the Sabbath, whom we expect will unite with the church here.

C. L. BOYD.

M. WING.

Salem, Neb., April 18, 1876.