Wisconsin Church Visits and Baptisms, August 1873 by P. S. Thurston; John Atkinson

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 9, 1873

Wisconsin Church Visits and Baptisms, August 1873

By P. S. Thurston; John Atkinson

Wisconsin.

AUGUST 5, visited the Waterloo church, and preached three times; held prayer and social meetings, and a Tract and Missionary meeting.

Aug. 8, went to Mount Hope, Grant Co., to attend quarterly meeting. At this meeting, the ordinances were celebrated, with good effect. We remained here five days, holding, in all, twelve meetings. Nine discourses were given, mostly practical. Our prayer and social meetings were very interesting and profitable. We went nine miles, to the Wisconsin River, to baptize. Six willing souls were buried with Christ by baptism, whom we trust will walk in newness of life. We think this church is in a prosperous condition. May the Lord bless these dear brethren and sisters, and help them to walk humbly with their God.

Aug. 14, went to Sand Prairie, Richland Co., where one willing soul was baptized and two more added to the church. We remained here three days, holding, in all, nine meetings. This church, we believe, is advancing in spirituality. They have an efficient elder, which is very important for the prosperity of any church.

P. S. THURSTON, JOHN ATKINSON. Deerfield, Aug. 28, 1873.