p. 38 | Report of Labor by J. H. Rogers

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 14, 1874

Report of Labor.

By J. H. Rogers

Since reporting last, held meetings with the friends at Montevallo, Vernon Co., Mo., June 11–15. The tract and missionary work was engaged in with a disposition to work. Two covenanted to keep the “commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.” They were brought up in the Roman Catholic faith.

From this place, I went into the south-west part of the county where there was a Disciple church which had outgrown their faith, and was fast taking their position on present truth. They had heard a little on the Sabbath question. Visited with them extensively till Sabbath. Commenced meetings; gave four discourses, explaining the messages, &c. Closed Sunday night. They voted to keep the Sabbath. There are five families of them. I never saw people appear more ready to receive the truth and obey it.

Returned to Nevada the 22d. Spent two days with this church. Oh, that our brethren and sisters would engage themselves so busily in the work of the Lord that they would not have time to attend to any of Satan’s drudgery!

Leaving them in a good degree of courage and hope, came on my way to Lee’s Summit, and, with a load of friends, on the 26th, went twenty-five miles to hold a quarterly meeting with the Lincoln church in Johnson Co., Mo., which proved to be one of encouragement to all. Three were baptized, and the ordinances were celebrated evening after the Sabbath. The Spirit of God was present. I appreciated this meeting and enjoyed it very much, as I had felt the pressure of cares and labor resting heavily upon me for a few weeks past. As this church has a good degree of experience, being the place where Bro. Lawrence labored so faithfully a few years since, hope they will “keep the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace.”

Returned home July 1, to arrange matters with the T. and M. secretary and prepare to join Bro. Chaffee on the 8th with the Northwestern Kansas tent for a few weeks.

J. H. ROGERS.

Hamilton, Mo., July 3, 1874.