Southern Missouri and Kansas.
By J. H. Rogers
DURING the last month I have labored with the churches and in the tract and missionary work as follows:— Sept. 11, from Nevada, Vernon Co., Mo., went about 14 miles into the south-western part of the county, and joined Bro. Wood in laboring with those who came out on the truth this summer. Continued with them over two Sabbaths. Organized a church of eleven members. These are taking hold as understandingly as any I know of, and if they walk in the light which they have, will soon have a good experience in this truth. The quarterly meeting at Avilla, Sept. 26, 27, was not largely attended. The tract and missionary work had not been entered into much; but as I labored, setting forth this cause, the interest in the work increased. Some took hold to help in the General T. & M. Society. Their director feels stirred up to be more active in the future. Bro. L. D. Santee has moved there. He assisted some in preaching. The ordinances were celebrated. The church was encouraged to press together in unity. This has been too much neglected in most all our churches. Sometimes difficulties arise, and are permitted to continue. The fellowship of the church is so affected in this way that they do not feel ready to come to the communion season, sometimes even for years, and so it passes as a matter of no importance; but I am happy to report the fellowship of the churches in this Conference is in a far better condition than ever before. From Avilla, traveled on to Elk Falls to attend their district meeting. Although little had been done by circulating reading matter, yet some cheering reports were given as a result of the progress of the work. I had good freedom in speaking to brethren and sisters, and to those who came in to hear. Our ordinance season, was very good. Four were added to the church. All expressed a desire to go forward in the work. These are in the advance of many of our brethren and sisters, especially in the reforms. But they have need to watch the enemy, and work together in love, and walk in the light. Came back with Bro. A. J. Stover, who accompanied me, and in connection with Bro. Blanchard, have been engaged here with the church the past week. Five were added to their number, and one baptized. The interest to hear is very good. Bro. B. seems to be taking hold of the work again with renewed energy and zeal, and may God bless him is my prayer. I feel encouraged for Southern Missouri and Kansas. The work is onward. Let us move together, and arise with the message. J. H. ROGERS. Labette, Kan., Oct. 13, 1874.