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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 25, 1902

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 79, No. 8.

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INDIANA

By I. J. Hankins

GREENFIELD.—Nearly all the employees of the Conference and many others were present at the general meeting in Greenfield, February 6-9. Professor Prescott was with us, and gave messages of instruction from the Word, and encouragement specially appropriate as we are about to enter upon the work the Lord has assigned us, the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons.” It was gratifying to note the unity of feeling and the readiness to co-operate in this grand work. It was made very clear that this is the Lord’s plan,—a heaven-born idea,—and that a willful neglect to carry it into effect would be evidence of disloyalty to God. The State has been laid out in districts, leaders have been appointed, and it is hoped that this organized plan will enlist the hearty co-operation of every loyal Seventh-day Adventist in Indiana. The Lord specially blessed us as we considered the possibilities of the Christian life and work, and some were led to believe for a better experience from henceforth.
On Sunday morning the new meeting-house, a neat and commodious structure, was dedicated, Professor Prescott delivering a very appropriate address. The indebtedness on the building was covered by collections and pledges, but the lot is not yet fully paid for.
Elder Lane was also with us during these services and spoke especially to those who were present at the evening meetings. His presence and counsel were much appreciated.
The church at Greenfield, though new in the faith, showed large hospitality in caring for all who attended the meetings. I trust this church may be a light in the city, and that not only the building, but the worshipers, may be temples for the abiding presence of the Holy One, whose presence makes His people holy. The love and unity which prevailed in the meetings brought hope and courage to the hearts of the people, which I trust will bear fruit to the glory of God and the salvation of men.
I. J. HANKINS.