MEETINGS IN OHIO by H. A. St. John

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 4, 1877

MEETINGS IN OHIO.

By H. A. St. John

WATERFORD.

I had freedom in speaking. There was a very good attendance. Systematic Benevolence for 1877 was arranged, the church coming up well. We think there is a growing interest in the T. and M. work in this district. May the Lord bless the canvassers that go from this section.

BELLVILLE.

I held three public meetings and one long business meeting with this church. Left them encouraged. We are confident this church will do its whole duty on s. B. They pledged nobly. They have an interest in the Tract Society also.

HAMLER.

The weather was extremely cold and stormy. The attendance was small. Some that we expected, failed to come. Re-arranged s. B. Two seasons of failure in crops have produced financial embarrassment and even destitution in very many families all through north-western Ohio. They signify their purpose to do what they can, however. God will bless the liberal soul.

BOWLING GREEN.

Eld. Butler and Sr. Lane assisted in the meetings. There was a good attendance, and we had a good time. We held two long, long, business meetings. Systematic Benevolence for 1877 was well started. The T. and M. work was not neglected. Bro. S. Simonds was chosen and ordained deacon. Church discipline was considered and enforced. Bro. O. Mears, the elder, is taking a noble stand. Clouds are breaking, and light flashes in. Forward, Bowling Green, leaning upon the arm of your Beloved.

YELLOW SPRINGS.

From Dec. 22-25, I held meetings with the Bowersville church at the above-named place. Our meetings were held in the Lutheran church, which was kindly granted us for the purpose. We rearranged s. B. for 1877, all present doing well. The ordinances were celebrated at Bro. Hill's after preaching at the church on Sunday night. All seemed encouraged.

Bro. J. G. Benton of Dayton will begin the work of canvassing for our periodicals in a couple of weeks. We expect he will do a good work if he is humble. At this meeting we met Bro. J. W. Lucas, the director of this district. He has been canvassing for a few days. He was discouraged because he had done so little. We thought he had done well. He felt much better when we parted with him. Lord, bless our canvassers.

H. A. St. JOHN.