JOHN F. HANSON by John F. Hanson

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 10, 1874

JOHN F. HANSON

By John F. Hanson

Iowa.

In the latter part of October, I made a visit to Swift Co., Minn. Found six there faithfully holding on to the Sabbath. Two were baptized.

Nov. 19, came to the Danish brethren in Shelby Co., Iowa. These brethren have had no preaching since Bro. Matteson brought them out on the truth a year ago. Some have given up the Sabbath, but the majority continue faithful. Thirty-three brethren and sisters have covenanted anew to keep all God's commandments, and the faith of Jesus. They are now in working order. The amount of S. B. for the coming year is $160.00 pledged to the Iowa Conference, which they wish to join.

Jan. 1, 1874, came to a new field four miles north of Avoca, Shelby Co., and six from some of the Danish brethren. Here are about thirteen families of Danes. Commenced meetings with nine hearers. The number soon increased to twenty-five. Seven families have become interested, and decided to keep the Sabbath, and live a Christian life, and so prepare for the soon coming of our Saviour.

An interest has sprung up among the English population, and I am requested to speak on these subjects in English. But I dare not undertake it. Will some of our English preachers remember this field?