Woodward, Richmond, Ruth, Gip
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Woodward, Richmond, Ruth, Gip.
By Matthew Larson
The following report appears in the Oklahoma Gleaner of Dec. 11, 1901: “I arrived at Woodward, October 23, where we had the pleasure of meeting Elder G. G. Rupert and the brethren and sisters of that place. It was my privilege to bury six people in baptism the same day of my arrival. From there we came to Richmond, where we held meetings, Sabbath and Sunday, to the comfort and encouragement of the believers. Two came forward for prayers during our brief stay at that place, and expressed their desire for baptism. We next visited the church at Ruth a few days, and then came to Gip, where we had some excellent meetings. We remained there nearly three weeks. Before leaving, a church of seventeen members was organized, officers were elected, and the ordinances celebrated. Seven were baptized, and all expressed themselves as greatly blessed and strengthened in the word of the Lord. Matthew Larson.”