Rockville, Bates Co., Mo., June 30, 1873 by J. H. Cook

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 15, 1873

Rockville, Bates Co., Mo., June 30, 1873

By J. H. Cook

Missouri.

I came to this place the 23d, to help the brethren get into working order. I was much surprised to find that troubles have existed in their midst ever since they came into the truth. But as we commenced to labor among them, light began to open up before us, which, we hope, has led to an adjustment and final settlement; the brethren between whom the difficulties existed, extending to each other the hand of Christian fellowship, while the melting Spirit of the Lord caused the tears of gratitude to flow freely.

After this, we came together to consider the subject of organization, when eleven signed the covenant, constituting all the Sabbath-keepers present, and all put down their systematic pledges for the ensuing year. Altogether, the result of the meeting was far better than we anticipated, after learning their condition. They assumed the name of the Rockville church. Bro. Daniel Mitchell was elected elder, and John F. Klostermyre, treasurer and clerk. I could but anticipate a prosperous future for this church if they unitedly labor together. J. H. Cook.