p. 174 | MICHIGAN by H. M. KENYON

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 1, 1876

FromThe Review and Herald, Review and Herald, Vol. 47, No. 22.

MICHIGAN

By H. M. KENYON

MATTAWAN.

I met with the brethren at this place May 6, 7; held five meetings with them; organized a church of six members; others will join them soon. One was baptized. Bro. W. S. Dailey was chosen and ordained elder. Systematic Benevolence was arranged, amounting to $41.60.

KENDALL.

Held meeting with the brethren here May 8. There have been trials existing here since the organization of this church two years ago, mainly because of the inconsistent course of some who had professed the truth for upwards of twenty years. I found them in a discouraged condition; s. B. was almost wholly discontinued. Our meeting was quite satisfactory. There was a disposition manifested on the part of those present to go forward unitedly. Re-organized s. B., and every one took a part. Our meeting closed with a hopeful state of feeling. I hope these brethren will learn from the past, and not let the enemy get the victory over them the second time.

DOUGLAS.

Held six meetings with the friends of truth at this place, May 12–15. Our meetings were of an encouraging nature. There has been a scattering influence at this place for nearly twenty years; but a few have held to the truth, hoping for better times. The Methodists kindly granted us the use of their house of worship, and took up their appointment to accommodate us. The house was well filled Sunday morning and crowded in the evening with as attentive a congregation as it has ever been my privilege to address. Organized a church of eleven members. Bro. Wm. W. Burnett was ordained elder; and s. B. was arranged, amounting to $150.00.

The director of Dist. No. 4 was with me at this meeting, and a T. & M. Society was organized, all but one becoming members. If these brethren walk in the light that God has so graciously let shine upon them, I see no reason why there may not be an influence among them that will gather others into the truth.

H. M. KENYON.

Allegan, Mich., May 18, 1876.