ILLINOIS by M. G. Huffman

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 31, 1901

ILLINOIS

By M. G. Huffman

MOUNT ERIE AND KEENVILLE

The Lord is blessing in this part of His vineyard, and the cause is onward. The company at Mount Erie is growing in grace and in the knowledge of the truth.

From October 23-27 a general meeting was held at Mount Erie for the benefit of our brethren and sisters in the southern part of the State, who did not have the privilege of attending the camp-meeting last fall. Elders Allen Moon, W. D. Curtis, Chas. Thompson, and E. A. Butz, and the writer were present, and participated in the services. The Lord was present by His Spirit, and the power of His word found its way to many hearts. Much valuable instruction was given, the fruit of which will doubtless appear in the kingdom of God.

Sunday, October 27, at 11 A. M., the church was dedicated with appropriate exercises. A Scripture selection was read, and the invocation was offered by Elder Butz. Elder Curtis presented the financial report, then made a plea for donations. The people responded quite freely, and soon the amount necessary to enable us to dedicate the house, free of debt, was provided for. The choir then rendered the anthem, “Open Thou Mine Eyes.” The writer preached the dedicatory sermon, and Elder Moon offered the prayer. The occasion was pleasant and profitable, and we trust that God’s blessing may rest abundantly upon the labors of this church. The meetings closed Sunday night, October 27, with a stirring discourse by Elder Curtis.

From November 20 to December 9 I was at Keenville, and during my stay with the church at that place the Lord came graciously near His people, and the whole church was greatly awakened. The Lord blessed in bearing a straight and pointed testimony. One person united with us in keeping the commandments of God, and a number of others became deeply interested.

I greatly enjoyed my sojourn with the brethren and sisters. May God bless the Keenville church, and may all strive to do the Master’s will, and at last receive a rich reward in heaven.

M. G. HUFFMAN.