Baptisms at Glenwood and Tent Meetings at Centerville
By B. Hagle
GLENWOOD AND CENTERVILLE.— May 19 I came to Glenwood to hold a few days' meeting. On Sabbath there was a good attendance, and nearly all the brethren and sisters from the Decatur church were present. Elder Hebner spoke on the importance of baptism. At the close of the sermon, all those who wished to be baptized were invited forward. Eleven persons responded. To our surprise, one sister who had attended our meetings during the winter, but who did not unite with us at that time, was the first one to respond to the call. At the close of the meeting we went to the bank of a beautiful lake, where Elder Hebner buried the candidates with their Lord in baptism. It was a scene long to be remembered on account of the hallowed influence of the Spirit of God. All who were baptized united with the church in Decatur, as there is no organized church at Glenwood. One other sister, who had been baptized previously to this time, united with them. I next went to Centerville, and held several street meetings. June 4 the tent was pitched. The first week was cold and stormy, so not much was accomplished in the evening services; but we went from house to house, searching out the honest ones; and becoming interested, they began to come to the tent. At present our congregations range from fifteen to seventy-five. During the week the attendance is not large, but Sabbath and Sunday we have a good attendance. One feature of our work is that persons come who are interested. We have a Bible study every afternoon in the tent, and the people come and take part with us. Some have decided to obey the Lord, and keep his commandments. We believe that God has jewels in this place, and we expect to present the message to them until the work is finished. My wife and daughter and Brother J. C. Brower are helping in the work. We are all of good courage in the Lord. B. HAGLE.