Dedication at Burlington, Mich
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Dedication at Burlington, Mich.
The church in Burlington, Mich., will hold a two-days’ meeting, Sabbath and first-day, Dec. 30 and 31. The house of worship which they have been erecting will be dedicated the 31st. All sister churches within a reasonable distance are invited to meet with us on this occasion. We hope to have a precious season worshiping together before the Lord. Eld. U. Smith has engaged, nothing preventing, to attend; and we hope Eld. S. N. Haskell will also be present to give us a lift in the tract and missionary enterprise. Can the Conference committee arrange for a series of meetings to follow the dedication? M. B. Miller. The quarterly meeting of the T. and M. Society will be held in connection with the church quarterly meeting, at Dallas, the first Sabbath and Sunday in January. We expect this will be one of the most important meetings ever held in this State. Dear brethren, let us come to this meeting prepared to take hold in the cause of our Master with new energy. We hope to see all our scattered brethren at this meeting. Lay your plans beforehand to be present, and let nothing hinder you from coming. Some of our brethren have not met with us since our first meeting. Don’t stay away from the feast any longer, brethren, the Lord will bless you in coming. A. B. Rust, Director. Norwalk, Ohio, Wednesday, Dec. 27, at 2:30 P. M. and evening. Would like a general turnout of the church at the afternoon meeting, as it will be a church meeting exclusively. Hope the brethren will have their upper room in good condition. North Bloomfield, Dec. 30 and 31, to begin Friday evening, where Bro. Chinnock may appoint. Let scattered Sabbath-keepers in this section attend this meeting if possible. Cleveland, Jan. 6 and 7, beginning on the Sabbath at 10:30 A. M., where Bro. Edgerton may appoint. Scattered Sabbath-keepers in the vicinity, especially all members of the former Strongsville church, are invited, particularly on Sunday. Come prepared to take care of yourselves, at least in part. Come to seek the Lord. H. A. St. John. Potterville, Dec. 26, at 11 A. M.
Eaton Rapids, “ 29, at 6 P. M.
Spring Arbor, “ 30.
Napoleon, Jan. 2, at 11 A. M., where Bro. Hatt may appoint.
Jackson, “ 6, 7.
Hillsdale, “ 9, at 11 A. M.
Ransom, “ 11, at 11 A. M.
Jefferson, “ 13, 14.
Adrian, “ 16, at 11 A. M.
Rockwood, “ 18, where Bro. Miller may appoint. If changes should be necessary, notice will be given by letter. These meetings will be of great interest to the T. and M. Society. Hope there will be a general attendance. I. A. Olmstead, Director. The monthly meeting of the Jackson church will be held at Jackson, Mich., the first Sabbath in January, 1877. Let all members of the church attend, or report by letter. Cannot some messenger be present? E. P. Giles. The church at Eaton Rapids, Mich., will hold its last quarterly meeting for 1876, Dec. 30 and 31. This will be an important meeting, as we intend to rearrange s. b. and transact such other business as may be necessary. We hope every member will be present at this meeting. Come one, come all, that we may get right, start right, and work right through the year to come. Can Bro. Fargo attend this meeting, or send some one else? B. F. Lewis. The quarterly meeting of the Baraboo church will be held at Lyons, on the first Sabbath and Sunday of January next. We hope that all the scattered members of the church will be present. The churches of Dell Prairie and Hundred Mile Grove are invited to meet with us. Come, brethren, all—all, to the help of the Lord. Let us remember the words of James. Bro. H. W. Decker is invited. Wm. H. Canfield, Clerk. General quarterly meeting of the Iowa and Nebraska T. and M. Society at Knoxville, Iowa, Dec. 30 and 31. Read appointment again in Review No. 21. G. I. Butler. There will be a general meeting in Dist. No. 1, Sabbath and first-day, Jan. 6 and 7. This meeting will be held in the new church at Curtis Corner, R. I. In the Signs of Nov. 30, Bro. Loughborough speaks the sentiments of my heart in the following language: “Brethren and sisters, parents and children, one and all, come to the meeting. Come, praying the Lord to guide us, and for his blessing to rest upon us, that this meeting may be made a source of spiritual advancement to us all. The day of the Lord is nearing. Our time to work is short. May the earnest cry go up from every heart, ‘What wilt thou have me to do?’ Brethren and sisters, let us take hold of the work with all our souls, and as never before.” Jabez C. Tucker, Director.
Meeting at Armada, Mich., Sabbath and first day, Dec. 30 and 31. Surrounding churches are invited. Will Bro. Haskell please attend? D. H. Lamson. Providence permitting, there will be a quarterly meeting of the S. D. Adventists of Hundred Mile Grove, Wisconsin, Sabbath and Sunday, Jan. 13 and 14, 1877. A general attendance is desired. N. M. Jordan. The next quarterly meeting for the Greenbush church will be held Dec. 30 and 31, 1876, at Bro. Page’s house in Duplain, Clinton Co., Mich. The T. and M. Society meeting will be held in connection with the quarterly meeting, on the 31st. Will the director of this seventh district meet with us, also one or more of our preaching brethren? Sister churches, and others interested, are requested to attend. May the Lord be with us all, and bless us in these meetings. Hope all past indebtedness will be settled up at this time, so as to commence anew on our s. b. pledges. O. B. Sevy, Clerk.