Nebraska by Chas. L. Boyd

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 22, 1876

Nebraska.

By Chas. L. Boyd

AFTER our meetings in Richardson Co., as reported by Bro. Wing, I went to Furnas Co., where I held meetings the last ten days in April.

A few Sabbath-keepers came here three years ago from Iowa. They have been trying to live out the Advent faith, and others have been added to their number. On the last day of our meeting nine were baptized, and a church of thirteen members organized. Tobacco was discarded, and those who had used it from childhood decided, by the help of God, to abandon it forever.

May 4-7, I held meetings at Farmer's Valley. While here the weather was stormy and the roads very muddy, which prevented some from being present. Seven were baptized, and a church of nine members organized. I trust others will be added to the number.

May 9, I held one meeting with the Stromburg church. Most of the members of this church are growing in grace, and exerting a healthy influence in favor of the truth. A difficulty exists which I hope will soon be righted.

May 10, I met with a company in Butler Co., who have lately commenced the observance of the Sabbath. I trust a church will yet be established there.

May 13, 14, I held meetings in the northern part of Butler Co., where twelve were baptized, and a church of fifteen members organized, to be called the David City church. Bro. Farnsworth was with me at the last four of these places of meeting. He has been laboring in this county during the past winter; God has blessed his efforts, and now he sees some of the fruit.

May 19-21, I held meetings in Madison and Antelope Counties. I think a series of meetings here would result in the establishment of a church. Three were baptized.

May 27, 28, I held meetings with the Decatur church. The enemy had been sowing seeds of discord here. The Spirit of the Lord was with us, and a state of harmony now exists. I trust they have learned a lesson not to be forgotten. This is the oldest church in Nebraska, and should be a model in all good works for the younger churches. The presence and aid of Bro. Bartlett, and others of the Onawa church, added to the interest of this meeting. One was baptized.

June 2-4, in company with Bro. Farnsworth, held meetings at Hooper. I trust better days await this company; that they will raise the standard higher and live more in harmony with the profession they have made; and that a church may soon be organized, so that the scattered brethren may find a home and enjoy the privileges of the Lord's house. Systematic Benevolence has been organized in all these churches, and in their subscriptions the friends manifest a desire to share in the work of sending the third angel's message.

I am now on my way to the Conference and camp-meeting. Thank God for these annual gatherings of his people.

CHAS. L. BOYD.

Ionia, June 8.