Eaton Rapids, Mich by E. R. Jones

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 3, 1875

Eaton Rapids, Mich.

By E. R. Jones

According to appointment, accompanied by Bro. J. O. Corliss, met with the friends at Eaton Rapids Sabbath and Sunday, May 22, 23. The brethren came in from Potterville, Springport, and other places around, until the large room built by Bro. Lewis for the purpose of holding meetings and adjoining room were full, and there were some at the door and windows. Interest and solemnity characterized the meetings from the very first. Sunday morning, after a discourse on baptism, we went out by a river side, and seven precious souls were buried with their Lord in this solemn rite. The scene was pleasant and impressive.

In the evening a church was organized, thirteen covenanting to walk together in fellowship. An elder was chosen and ordained. Systematic Benevolence was arranged to the amount of $47.00 a year. Since the tent was here last September several of those who then received the truth have moved away, leaving their number small. One more fully decided for the truth during these meetings, at the close of which the friends felt that they had received a blessing and were very much encouraged. E. R. JONES.