Southern Missouri by J. H. Rogers

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 30, 1874

Southern Missouri.

By J. H. Rogers

At the close of our excellent camp-meeting, in company with Bro. Cook, I started to visit the friends in Bates and Vernon Counties. Met with the church at Rockville the evening of June 4, and remained till the 8th. Five were baptized, and matters of several trials were satisfactorily adjusted, which gave encouragement to all. We shall not soon forget the blessed season we enjoyed with those dear friends in our closing meeting as the spirit of confession came into our midst. The sweet Spirit of Jesus was felt running from heart to heart, till all were made to weep and rejoice together. May God help the church at Rockville. Organized a T. & M. Society. Most all took part eagerly. It was interesting to see some who had but just accepted the truth catch the spirit of sacrifice.

From thence we went to Nevada, Vernon Co. Called the friends together on the evening of the 9th. Found them firm, and ready to advance in the cause, taking part in the tract and missionary work with readiness and zeal, such as would shame some of our older brethren in the cause.

Here Bro. C. and I parted, he to go to his field of operation with the Southern tent at Uniontown, Kan., and I to Montevallo to look after affairs there.

J. H. ROGERS.

June 10, 1874.