Report from Bro. Kenyon.
By H. M. Kenyon
RETURNED home from Battle Creek, Feb. 23. March 1 and 2, was at Douglas, Mich., and attended the funeral of sister Reid. Held quarterly meeting at Monterey the 3d and 4th. This was a good meeting. These meetings should be a source of strength to the brethren in Allegan Co. All that can should come prepared to stay through the meeting. Attended the funeral of sister Dickens, at Allegan, the 8th. On the 24th and 27th, in company with Bro. Jones, was with the brethren at Gaines, Kent Co., Mich. Found them somewhat discouraged. Held meetings with them Sabbath and first-day. April 2, commenced meetings in Jamestown, Ottawa Co. Held, in all, twenty-five meetings. The people here had become somewhat disgusted with the name of Adventists, because of the contradictory positions of those that had preached among them what is termed the “Age-to-come.” These people appeared very friendly while listening to the lectures on the prophecies; but as soon as the Sabbath question was referred to, there was an apparent change in their feeling. The Disciple minister fearing their craft was in danger, endeavored to quiet the minds of the people by trying to show that the ten commandments were the old covenant, and that they were abolished. Some of his positions were somewhat ludicrous, and were responded to by quite hearty laughing at times, until he was reproved by one of his own congregation. I had the privilege of replying in the evening, to a crowded house. A good impression seemed to be left on the minds of the people. I met with them last Sabbath. One sister expressed her determination to keep the Sabbath, and there are others that I think will join here soon.