Minnesota Church Visits and Tract Society Organization
By Harrison Grant
I LEFT home, Thursday, after our camp-meeting closed, and met with the Concord church July 5; found them all trying to obey the Master, and very much encouraged by attending the camp-meeting which had just closed. All willing to take hold of the tract and missionary work, to spread the light, and open the way for the truth. July 8, met with the brethren and sisters at Kenyon; organized Tract and Missionary Society; all had a desire to act their part in trying to live up to all the light. It has been but a short time since a part of this church heard on present truth and followed their Lord in baptism. They all have a desire to learn and obey God’s will, and go through to the kingdom. July 12, met with Pine Island church; some from other churches were present. The Spirit of the Lord was in our midst, and when we took part in celebrating the ordinances, we could say it was good to obey God. Even to obey God, helps to cheer up the lonely and almost discouraged ones. July 19, Greenwood Prairie church held their quarterly meeting. Bro. Pierce, being present, preached in the forenoon, and it was good to listen to the words of those that have long been struggling for eternal life. The Lord helped on the occasion. As I had one week to go to my next appointment at Maiden Rock, I thought best to go to the tent, and I spent two evenings there. I found a good interest, and the brethren very much encouraged. Some have already commenced to keep the Sabbath. Brethren and sisters in Minnesota, let us look up and take courage. God is able and willing to make the weak strong, and to lead those that are humble and act their part in the service of God. July 26, was with the church at Maiden Rock. Our meeting on the Sabbath was very solemn, and encouraging. Almost all took part in the meeting. On first-day, we organized Tract and Missionary Society. All took hold as if they meant work. The enemy tried to discourage some. Three were baptized. I think this was the best quarterly meeting we have had for a long time. I am on my way to Sauk Center to meet with the scattered ones there.