NORTHERN ILLINOIS by G. W. Colcord

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 21, 1876

NORTHERN ILLINOIS.

By G. W. Colcord

I HELD a business meeting with the friends near Belvidere, Ill., Dec. 7. As this church was only partially organized, and as they are near Roscoe; it was thought advisable to disband, and unite with the church at R. Steps were taken in that direction. Roscoe has now the prospect of becoming a strong church. Bro. J. F. Ballenger commenced a course of lectures Dec. 4 at Caledonia, not far from Belvidere; therefore I did not fill my appointment there, but went back to Durand to aid in settling a difficulty. The erring ones confessed, and promised to try again. But even this is too bad; it cost me fifty-two miles' travel and two days' work. Lord, save from errors.

On the eighth of December I rode about fifty miles across the prairie to the home of Bro. George Foreman. Oh! how cold! But we labor for Jesus; and who can do enough for the dear Saviour?

With the church at Serena, I held six meetings between Dec. 9 and 11. One was received into fellowship; one was censured. Systematic Benevolence was considered, and the future appears promising. The church sends per my hand $123.20 to the treasury. I spoke at eve to a crowded house, in Wedron. To-day we meet to transact business at W. God is good, and I re-determine to serve him with my might.

G. W. COLCORD.

Dec. 12, 1876.