R. C. PORTER by R. C. Porter

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 14, 1882

R. C. PORTER

By R. C. Porter

Sac City and Fonda, March 7.—I came to Sac City the 24th of January, and after holding meetings on the Sabbath with the little company of Sabbath-keepers in and near town, I commenced meetings about eight miles north of town in a school-house. I had a good hearing during the entire course of lectures. But when it came to be shown that the testing truths of the third message are applicable at the present time, I found almost all ready to fulfill the prophecy of Eze. 33:30-32, but none willing at present to take up their cross and follow their Saviour. Yet I have reason to hope that some of the seed sown will bear fruit. Bro. J. T. Mitchell was with me during the last of this series of meetings, and rendered valuable assistance.

Feb. 22 I accompanied Bro. Mitchell on his visit to the church at Fonda. Here we found the enemy had come into what had been a promising little church through the agency of the “unruly member,” and had succeeded in scattering the flock. As we saw their condition, our hearts were made sad, and we asked the Lord for the direction of his Spirit while we labored for them. The blessing of God attended our labors, and hearts were softened. An investigation was held, which resulted in bringing together those who were at variance. Good confessions were made on the part of all, and a bond of union now exists which I hope will be lasting.

Some who had become discouraged and had given up their hope, started anew. If they profit by the experience of the past year, and retain the feeling of love and interest for each other that they now manifest, trying to lift one another up, they will yet see others added to their number.

Since leaving them I have been laboring for the little company at Sac City, while Bro. Mitchell went to join Eld. Nicola in labors at Sandyville.

I start to-morrow for Hook’s Point. Expect Bro. Mitchell to meet me again at Lisbon.