Michigan Church News: Colon and Lakeview Reports
Sabbath, Oct. 13, I was with the church in Colon. We celebrated the ordinances. Bro. Schellhous had been their elder from the time of their organization, but he now sleeps in Jesus. Bro. Quimby was chosen elder at this meeting by the unanimous vote of the church. I was glad of the privilege of meeting with this church once more, though poor health, by reason of a hard cold, rendered me unfit for much labor. The storm and poor health prevented my being at Convis last Sabbath, the 20th. J. Byington. I returned here from Howard, Oct. 16, and found the brethren of good courage, though meeting strong and determined opposition, which had set in since the tent was taken away. As some seemed interested, we held evening meetings through the week, while laying plans, and getting ready to build a house of worship. On the Sabbath, the Lord moved upon the hearts of the people, and three more made a start to obey the truth. On first-day, four were baptized, after which we celebrated the ordinances for the first time with this new church. To-day, Oct. 23, we commence laying the foundation of the meeting-house, intending to push ahead, and complete it as soon as possible. A. O. Burrill.