p. 175 | REPORT OF LABOR by Chas. B. Reynolds

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 30, 1876

REPORT OF LABOR.

By Chas. B. Reynolds

MONROE CO., NEW YORK.

SEPT. 16. Encouraging meetings with North Parma church. Baptized one. Administered ordinances. Members of this church have of late diligently sought to draw nearer to God and each other. As a consequence, meetings are deeply interesting, and they enjoy much of God’s blessing.

MADISON CO.

Sept. 23. Chittenango Falls. Baptized three. May the Lord help these dear ones so to live out the truth that they shall have continual additions to their number.

Sept. 26. Pompey Hill. Several years ago, Bro. J. N. Andrews held tent-meetings at this place, and quite a number embraced the truth, but rejecting organization, division and estrangement scattered them. There was good interest to hear, and earnest requests for series of meetings.

CHENANGO CO.

Sept. 29, 30. Lincklean. Bro. E. A. Poole’s neighborhood. Nearly all here are Sabbath-keepers—Baptists or Adventists. They are favored with two preaching meetings each Sabbath—Eld. Poole, S. D. A., and Eld. Clark, S. D. B. Held two excellent meetings with them, the last congregation remaining till 11:30 P. M. asking questions, etc. Hope much of misapprehension and prejudice in regard to views of our people on organization, S. B., and spiritual gifts, were removed. May the Lord bless these brethren and sisters, and bring them to the unity of the faith in the bonds of peace.

CHATAUQUA CO.

Oct. 19. Clear Creek. Found friends here holding on in full assurance of faith and hope. Am holding meetings at school-house in village. Good attendance and deep interest.

Oct. 27, 30. Leon. Came to this place by invitation of Sabbath-keepers who had embraced the Sabbath mainly through T. and M. labor. Five have signed covenant under the title of “Leon Church of S. D. A.” Baptized one. A little nucleus is thus formed around which honest hearts can gather, who shall obey the truth in the love of it.

In connection with meetings at Clear Creek, am holding meetings at Stowe’s, six miles west of Clear Creek. There is good attendance in spite of political excitement and unfavorable weather. Am hopeful of good results.

At no time in my ministerial experience have I more felt the need of the earnest prayers of God’s children, that I may have grace and strength to endure, and attain that condition wherein God can continue to bless my feeble instrumentality in bringing souls to obedience to the last warning message of mercy.

CHAS. B. REYNOLDS.

Clear Creek, Nov. 15, 1876.