Woodland, Cal by J. H. Waggoner

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 6, 1875

Woodland, Cal.

By J. H. Waggoner

I HAVE held meetings in Woodland three weeks. The interest has been good. Some have embraced the truth; others are convinced, and some deeply convicted, who we hope will yet move out.

All were pleased by the arrival of sister White on Thursday, the 8th. We had advertised her appointment thoroughly, and the house was filled. She spoke four times up to, and including, Sunday night. The interest had not abated; for on Sunday night all could not be seated who came, although extra seats were provided.

On Sunday, after the morning meeting, twelve were received into the church, and eight were baptized. I should say, however, that these were not all received as the fruit of my labor, a few having been waiting to unite with the church when opportunity for baptism offered. But several have said they would keep the Sabbath who have not fully taken their stand with us. Three united who never before heard a sermon on present truth.

The church feel much encouraged and strengthened. I pray that they may all realize that their responsibility is increased by the privileges they have enjoyed.

Though all doors were cheerfully opened to me, I feel to acknowledge the kind providence by which I found a home in the family of Bro. Saunders. I shall ever remember this with grateful pleasure.

I have appointed to return there next Thursday, to continue as duty may determine. J. H. WAGGONER.

Oakland, April 12, 1875.