Indiana Mission Report: Mechanicsburg and Shelby County Labors
By S. H. Lane
At the time of last report, was laboring at Mechanicsburg, Henry County. The interest was good from the first. Through the kindness of the citizens we occupied the Methodist meeting-house for nearly five weeks. The house is one of the finest in the county. The blessing of the Lord attended the effort, and a good work has been accomplished. A few years since, some embraced the truth near the place. They have been greatly strengthened and encouraged by hearing the truth and seeing some of their friends and neighbors embrace it. Held several Sabbath meetings, which were well attended. Sixteen signed a covenant to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, six of whom took a decided stand for the first. Several have commenced to observe the Sabbath who have not as yet signed the covenant. Obtained nine subscribers for REVIEW, two for Reform and one for Instructor. Three meetings were called to consider the matter of organization. These resulted in the organization of a church of thirteen members. Several more expect to unite. To the Lord be all the praise. Through the kindness of the trustees, the church have the use of the meeting-house to hold their Sabbath meetings in. It is seldom we labor in a place where the moral influence of the community is so good as in this. The meeting-house was furnished and well lighted free of charge. Have just commenced a course of lectures in a large Baptist meeting-house in Shelby County. By the blessing of the Lord we hope for good results. My P. O. address for the present is Lewis Creek, Shelby Co., Ind. S. H. LANE.