MEETINGS AT MONTEREY, MICH.
By H. M. Kenyon
For quite a length of time, this church has been in a state of perplexity and darkness because of a lack of living up to the light God has given them through the testimonies, and an unwillingness on the part of some of its members to act in harmony with those God has chosen to lead out in the work of the third angel’s message. By earnest solicitation, the labors of Elds. Haskell, Fargo, and Root, were secured. Meetings commenced Tuesday evening, Jan. 9, continuing each evening and over the following Sabbath and first-day. The blessing of the Lord attended the labors of these brethren. Through their careful, judicious counsel and instruction, a good work was commenced. The preaching was close and pointed, and calculated to revive in the brethren the true spirit of the message; and there was a willingness manifested on the part of nearly all to receive, and make a practical application of, the truth presented. Resolutions were presented and adopted expressing our sympathy for, and confidence in, Bro. and Sr. White and the work in which they are engaged and in the special testimonies God has given to this church. The good work already begun cannot fail, if carried out, to bring this church once more into the light, and where they can enjoy the blessing of the Lord as in former days. Friday, though the weather was extremely cold, brethren came in from different parts of the country, so that on Sabbath our commodious house of worship was well filled with Sabbath-keepers. On Sunday, the plan of S. B. and T. and M. labor, as recommended by the General Conference, was presented by Bro. Haskell, and quite generally adopted by the brethren in the county. But little has been done up to the present time in this county in missionary labor, but we shall expect from this time forward our brethren will take an active part in this good work; if they do, the blessing of the Lord will attend their efforts, and souls will be saved in the kingdom of God as the result. Our brethren return to their homes feeling it has been good for them to be at this meeting. We hereby express our gratitude to God for the timely help rendered us by these dear brethren.