VERMONT by J. W. Watt

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Michigan · Sep 11, 1900

VERMONT

By J. W. Watt

The work in Vermont is moving steadily forward. Our force of workers is small, but the Lord is blessing the efforts of the few, and some are accepting the truth. At St. Johnsbury, where Elder Adkins and his wife and Sister Lecklider are holding public services in a hall in the center of the city, the interest is increasing. At Barre, where my family is, Sisters Rice and Luce have recently engaged in Bible work, and are succeeding well in obtaining readers. The outlook at this place is encouraging. About twenty persons attend Sabbath-school and social service on the Sabbath.

Recently the writer visited East Sheldon, where an interest has been created by our literature. Several years ago “Bible Readings” and “Great Controversy” were sold in this vicinity. They were then laid away on the shelf, but now are read with deep interest. Four persons were baptized and united with the Bordoville church; while others are keeping the Sabbath, and still others are investigating the truth.

Our local camp-meeting, held at Bellows Falls, June 26 to July 2, was an excellent one. Not more than one hundred of our people were present at any time during the meetings, but from the first it was evident that these were there to seek the Lord and to get a better understanding of the truth for this time. On Sabbath morning Elder G. B. Thompson spoke, after which a call was made for all who desired to reconsecrate themselves to God to come forward. Almost the entire audience made a forward move. It was a precious season indeed. At the close of this service five persons followed their Lord in baptism. The outside interest was good, and some were convinced of the truth, who we hope will yet obey. We praise the Lord for a part in this closing work of the gospel.

Brethren, pray for the work in Vermont.

J. W. WATT.