Almont, Mich by H. M. Kenyon

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 25, 1872

Almont, Mich.

By H. M. Kenyon

CLOSED my meetings in Berrien Co., Feb. 26. Quite an interest was manifested on the part of the people to listen to the word spoken. Disposed of about seven dollars' worth of books. The roads becoming bad, it was thought best to close the meetings for the present.

March 3 and 4, was with the brethren in quarterly meeting for Allegan Co., at Monterey. Gave five discourses. This was an encouraging meeting. One man, seventy years of age, who had been a preacher for twenty-five years, of the Disciple order, gladly received the truth, and fully identified himself with us to keep all the commandments of God.

Have held meetings during the spring at Hamilton, Allegan Co., Thornapple, Barry Co., also at Hastings, Gaines, Kent, and Blendon, Ottawa County. The brethren at these points are considerably scattered, yet they have their regular Sabbath meetings, and seemed encouraged to go forward and keep in harmony with the work.

June 1 and 2, quarterly meeting at Allegan. Our house of worship was full of Sabbath-keepers. Gave three discourses. Tried to stir up the brethren to earnestness and faithfulness in the work. The blessing of the Lord was felt in the midst of his people. During these meetings I enjoyed some of the blessing of the Lord, and have seen some fruits of my labor.

June 3, left home to join Bro. Lamson in tent labor. We held meetings with the brethren at Memphis, Sabbath and first-day, June 8 and 9. Brethren and sisters seemed much encouraged. Pitched the tent at Almont, Lapeer Co., June 10. Have now held seven meetings. Our congregations average about one hundred. We desire to humble ourselves before the Lord, that his blessing may attend our labors in this place.

The weather has been very unfavorable for meetings thus far, having rained every day but one since we came here, keeping many away from the meetings who otherwise would have come. H. M. KENYON.