Osawkee Church Meetings, Meeting-House, and Ordinations
By N. W. Vincent
On the evening of Nov. 2, Brn. Stevens and Sharp commenced a series of interesting meetings here. The church, at great sacrifice, have just erected a neat and substantial meeting-house. For the most part all seem desirous to work in Christ’s cause to the utmost of their ability. The discourse at the funeral of sister Maggie Metzger, Nov. 4, was preached by Bro. Stevens; text, James 4:14. At the funeral of sister Hedge, Nov. 11, Bro. Sharp preached from Rev. 14:13. The death of these dear sisters is a loss deeply felt, not only by the church here, but by the entire community. As the meeting-house was not quite finished, its dedication was deferred. Four persons, three of them influential heads of families, united with the church, two being baptized the last day of the meetings. Both the speakers had good freedom, and preached the word with clearness and power. Bro. Wm. Dail was elected and ordained elder; and Brn. Adams and Dick were elected deacons. At a business meeting the church adopted the following resolution:— Resolved, That we respectfully request that a Biblical Institute be held in our church about the middle of February next; and that we pledge ourselves, to entertain, as far as able, all who shall be in attendance. N. W. VINCENT.