WISCONSIN by I. Sanborn

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 22, 1877

WISCONSIN

By I. Sanborn

We commenced meetings at Loyal, Clark Co., Feb. 22, and continued till March 6. In connection with the quarterly meeting, dedication services were held according to appointment. This church has been working faithfully as missionaries. They were living in harmony, and letting their light shine, as the Saviour commanded his people to do. Their example in this is worthy of imitation by older churches, some of whom require our entire time to get them united and in working order.

Our meetings commenced with full congregations, and the interest increased to the close. Thirteen united with the church, and others commenced the service of God, who will unite hereafter.

The church adopted the tithing system as taught in the Bible. Their S. B. for 1877 is $146; and when all who have moved away have been heard from, it will probably amount to $175. They also agreed to give one-third as much to the Tract Society. They pledged $30 for the tent fund. We left this church strengthened and encouraged to renewed zeal in the work of the Lord. We have decided to hold a tent meeting at Greenwood, Clark Co., ten miles from Loyal, as soon as the weather will permit.

We have now commenced meetings at Maple Works. Pray for us that God may bless. I. SANBORN.