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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 4, 1874

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 44, No. 8.

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Wisconsin.

By Ole Andres Olsen

Since I last reported, I have been trying to work for the Lord.
May 14, in company with Bro. Matteson, went to Plum Creek, Trempeleau Co., Wis. Continued meetings there until the 27th. The Lord blessed in these meetings. A church of twelve members was organized, and S. B. pledged to the amount of $45.00 per year.
The 28th, we came together to Maiden Rock. Commenced meetings the 30th. Continued until June 8. The meetings were held in several places in the vicinity and were partly in English and partly in Danish. Good interest was manifested among the outsiders to hear. Thirteen were baptized. We realized the blessing of God in these meetings. I felt thankful to God for the privilege of being with Bro. Matteson awhile.
June 8, we parted, he going to River Falls and I to return to Plum Creek. On my way there, held a meeting at Bro. Nelson's. Spoke to some Norwegians and Swedes. Bro. Phelps was having a course of meetings. They manifested some interest.
June 12, 13, at Plum Creek. Held five meetings. Baptized five. Here we celebrated the ordinances for the first time in this place. We all felt that the Lord was near, and his Spirit made our hearts tender. May God's blessing ever be with these dear friends, and it will be if they are only faithful in their duties.
The 15th, came to Lodi to help prepare the camp-ground. We realized much of the blessing of God at our camp-meeting. The solemn truths there presented are of great importance to me. It is the earnest desire of my heart to profit by them. It was very encouraging to hear of the progress of the work on the Pacific Coast.
The 25th, returned home. Held two Sabbath meetings with the church, also one quarterly meeting.
July 9, came to Riceland, Minn. From the 11th to the 18th, held eleven meetings. The 17th, Bro. Grant joined me. The Lord gave freedom in trying to speak to the people. We felt the Lord was near. There has been some discouragement here, but there seemed to be a disposition to work for harmony and union. Three united with the church, one to be baptized.
I am now on my way to Wells in company with Bro. Grant. O. A. OLSEN.
Medford, Minn., July 21.