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

MICHIGAN

By J. Fargo; A. O. Burrell

Since the report in last paper we have visited Muir, Orange, Saranac, Vergennes, Orleans, Gowing, Greenville, Lakeview, Bushnell, and Carson City, and re-organized S. B. and T. and M.

At Muir, we found the church in a growing condition generally. Bro. N. Outwater was ordained elder of the Orange church.

The weather was such that our quarterly T. and M. meeting at Saranac was not so much a success as we had anticipated. While at Gowing we met Bro. R. T. Sisley, who had been giving a course of lectures near by. When we arrived on Friday evening at Carson City, we found the church well lighted and a goodly number present waiting the arrival of the hour of meeting. We were greatly delighted with everything. Soon Bro. Smith came in. To see one of our old tried friends among us added much to the pleasantness of the evening.

It was only two years before this that in the night I reached this place with the tent alone. At that time there was not a Sabbath-keeper here; and now to see this large church and their new house of worship was truly gratifying. To God be all the praise. Of the dedication Bro. Smith speaks in another column.

At all these meetings we have realized the blessings of our Heavenly Father, and nearly all have taken hold of the work. These districts, Nos. 6 and 7, include four counties, in which are sixteen churches and one class. These churches have a membership of 447. Number above ten years of age who are not members, yet keep the Sabbath, 154; and of children, 181. Amount of S. B. pledge $2591.53. T. and M., a little more than $800.00. In these districts we hope to see much accomplished by those who are canvassing; and it is expected that each canvasser will be responsible for his outfit in case it becomes injured.

J. Fargo, A. O. Burrell.