DISTRICT 5 by R. M. Kilgore

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 5, 1901

DISTRICT 5

By R. M. Kilgore

PHOENIX AND FLAGSTAFF, ARIZ.—Our labors at Phoenix were wholly in the interests of the church, and we were glad to join Elder Webster in lifting the burden, which necessarily weighed heavily upon him. A misconception of gospel order and Bible principles caused the enemy to enter the hearts of some, and separation of heart and soul had been the result. But sins were confessed, tears flowed freely, and love came in. Praise rose from many hearts. How important that immediate efforts be made to correct every evil before the enemy steals a march on the unwary! We must bring back the straying ones. Let those who are spiritual restore such before the wicked one can accomplish their destruction. Our object must be to save, and not to destroy those within the fold. The steps to be followed are clearly marked in Matthew 18.

I was pleased to see that their church building is practically finished, and in addition a room for the church school, with but a small debt incurred. If united they stand, better days are before the Phoenix church.

I labored at Flagstaff nearly a week, while a snowstorm swept over us, which, with the deep snow, greatly interrupted our work. All the members could not attend the meetings, which were held from house to house a portion of the time. Those who could attend were hungry, and I enjoyed feeding the flock with the bread of life. Sister W. L. Iles is working here alone. The Lord is blessing her efforts. She has in hand some interesting cases, and is leading in the church and Sabbath-school. I found here an excellent spirit, and the harmony and love which exist cheered and encouraged me much.

On my way East I stopped over, one train, at Winslow, to visit Conductor Heady and his wife. She called in some of her neighbors, with whom a good Bible reading was enjoyed.

R. M. KILGORE.