p. 12 | LOUISIANA by M. G. Huffman

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 25, 1900

LOUISIANA

By M. G. Huffman

SINCE my last report I have labored at Bastrop, Marthaville, and Mansfield. May 10 I began a series of tent-meetings in Bastrop. From the first, the attendance and interest were both good, and as a result of our efforts, much prejudice was removed. A few decided to walk in the light as God is in the light, and others I believe will soon obey. Brother Grant Priddy was with me part of the time, helping in the tent, visiting and holding Bible readings. We put thousands of pages of literature into the hands of the people, and received in contributions $20.13.

The people were sorry to have us leave, and some of Bastrop's leading men gave us a cordial invitation to return, promising that we should have a place in which to hold our meetings. I made many pleasant acquaintances, whom I will not soon forget. The meetings closed June 24.

July 13-22 I attended the camp-meeting at Marthaville. The Lord blessed our efforts, and we had one of the best meetings I ever attended. Elder S. B. Horton and I remained about two weeks after the camp broke up. A goodly number of Sabbath-keepers were living in and around Marthaville, and we organized a church with a membership of twenty-four. Others will soon unite with them. A great

deal of sickness was in the town and vicinity; and we were called upon to conduct five or six funeral services. Among this number was that of our dearly beloved brother, M. N. Ballard, who will long be remembered for his many cheerful testimonies and kindly admonitions during the camp-meeting. He was laid away August 5, to await the coming of the Life-giver. The sympathy of all is extended to Sister Ballard.

Elder Horton and I then came to Mansfield, pitched our tents, and began meetings the evening of August 7, with about one hundred persons present. The attendance has increased, until now we have a large audience each night. We are presenting the Sabbath truth, and some have become so deeply interested that we believe they will obey. We are placing reading-matter in the hands of the people, and are of good courage in the Lord.

M. G. HUFFMAN.