Indiana by Wm. Covert

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

Indiana.

By Wm. Covert

The quarterly meeting at Ervin, Ind., was held according to appointment, Feb. 21, 22. Bro. S. H. Lane was present. Several attended from abroad. The roads were very muddy, and much rain fell during the meeting, keeping many of the friends from coming, yet the house was well filled. The meeting was a source of strength to the cause in this part of the State. The brethren and sisters were encouraged, and many outside of the truth are much interested. One young man was baptized, and received into the Alto church.

The convention held at Pittsburgh lately, to secure the religious amendment of the Constitution, is making an impression on many minds that nothing else seemed to reach.

We are glad to know that the tract and missionary societies have been scattering the light, but regret that many fail to report. Let me ask you to make a note of what you do in the missionary cause, and do not neglect reporting for our next meeting. It would be well for all to become better acquainted with the harmonious system connected with this cause. To do this, the True Missionary must have a wider circulation in this Conference. Brethren, let us consider one another to provoke unto love and good works. Let your light shine. If you have been laboring in the missionary cause, report the result, that others may also be “provoked” to do something in the Master's cause. We all need the stimulus that might be obtained at the missionary meetings if all would help to make them a success. Who will try?

Wm. Covert.