p. 46 | NORTH PACIFIC MISSION by I. D. Van Horn

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 2, 1877

NORTH PACIFIC MISSION.

By I. D. Van Horn

As the result of our recent effort with the tent in Dallas, Polk Co., Oregon, eleven signed the covenant to keep all the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. No permanent organization was established; but we expect they will be faithful in the truth.

We moved our tent from Dallas, July 2, and now have it pitched in the city of Portland. We held our first meeting here on Friday evening, the 13th, and have given, in all, eight discourses. The average attendance, so far, has been about two hundred and fifty. Quite a number are already interested, and we have some invitations to visit.

Sabbath and Sunday, July 7 and 8, we held a general quarterly meeting in Salem. All the meetings on this occasion were good, but the special point of interest was the organization of a T. and M. Society. We have twenty-eight members; and a president, secretary, treasurer, and director were elected. Only one district could be formed in this Valley at present. All entered into the move with an interest and zeal that showed a willingness to work for the cause of truth. We hope to see good results.

I. D. VAN HORN.

Portland, Oregon, July 19, 1877.