Report from Bro. Byington.
By J. Byington
From the time of our conference in March, till June, I was not able to leave home to labor by reason of sickness. Sabbath, June 4, I was with the brethren in Johnstown. The 5th, had an interesting meeting in the school-house near Bro. Owen's, in Barry Co. I was glad to learn that Bro. and sister Owen have all their children (seven in number) walking in the truth. The 7th, had an interesting meeting in Allensdale. The 11th, I was with the church in Wright. The 12th, with the church in Gaines, near Bro. Hardy's. The 18th, I called on a brother near Middleville. Twelve years since I labored there with Bro. Frisbie. This brother then embraced the truth, but has not proved faithful; may he return to the Lord. I sent him the REVIEW. The 23d and 24th I was with the church in Alaiedon. Their new meeting-house was quite well filled both Sabbath and first-day. Though not wealthy, they have succeeded in erecting a convenient house of worship, free from debt, which they very much needed. Three united with the church. Seven were baptized. We had the ordinances with them. July 2d, attended monthly-meeting with the Jackson church in Leslie. The 3d, I was with the church in Bunkerhill. Some difficulties were removed, and I trust all in the future will be more watchful. The 4th, we had an interesting visit from Dr. Lamson. With her, and our Sabbath-school children and other friends, went to Lee Lake for recreation, where we talked a little while to the Sabbath-school, and closed our interview with prayer. The 9th, I was with the church in Otsego. Our meeting was one of interest. We had the ordinances. Two were baptized. The 16th I spent with brethren in Emmet. The 23d and 24th, I was with the church in Convis, which was the first time of meeting with them in their new house of worship. All appeared encouraged. We had the ordinances. Sister Wm. Smith is much afflicted by disease. May the Lord raise her up again for the good of the church and her family. Cresco, Mich., Aug. 3, 1870.