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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 29, 1877

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 50, No. 22.

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MICHIGAN

Howard City and Gowen.

MONDAY, Nov. 19, we came to Howard City, where we remained two days, and organized a class. They have a Bible class. There is no reason why they may not prosper. Bro. Howard will visit them in a few weeks, and organize a T. and M. Society.
Our meetings at Gowen were very interesting. We found them not only ready to do, but doing. This church consists of only sixteen members, yet besides raising their one-third they have a club of about thirty for the SIGNS, and yet there are none who are rich among them. We found Bro. Van Deusen holding meetings about one and a half miles away, and having a good hearing.
A. O. BURRILL. F. HOWE.

Dists. 1 and 3, Mich. T. and M. S.

Our meetings thus far in Dist. No. 3 have been a success. We have visited four churches; viz., Colon, Burlington, Bronson, and Quincy. All seem willing to act in harmony with the recommendation of the General Conference, to pay a sum equal to one-third their S. B. for the support of the T. and M. work. In addition to this, twenty-five dollars have already been pledged for the widow and orphan fund, thirteen of which have been paid.
Held our first meeting at Hillsdale, in Dist. No. 1, Nov. 21. The same spirit characterized this meeting that has been manifested in No. 3. The brethren have taken hold with a will to work.
Some matters of trial have existed here for a time, which have threatened the prosperity of the church. These were satisfactorily settled; and now as harmony is restored, they feel like pressing to the light, and moving forward with the people of God.
H. M. KENYON. I. A. OLMSTEAD.
Hillsdale, Nov. 22.

Allegan County.

With Brn. Root and Littlejohn, we met with the church in Otsego, Nov. 10, 11. The blessing of the Lord attended our meetings. Bro. Littlejohn preached Sabbath with great freedom, to a large congregation. The discourse was followed by a social meeting, in which nearly all expressed their gratitude for this meeting and their determination to take hold of the work anew.
The forenoon of first-day was occupied in organizing the Tract and Missionary Society. The brethren and sisters took hold of the work as though they meant business. May the Lord bless them.
In the afternoon Bro. Littlejohn addressed a large congregation of attentive hearers. We are glad that Bro. L.'s health is improving, so that he can enter the field again, and work for the Master.
Nov. 12, met with the church in Allegan, and organized a T. and M. Society. The brethren and sisters expressed a determination to renew their efforts in the work. May the Lord help them to be faithful.
Nov. 13, met with the church in Monterey. This church has been powerfully buffeted by the enemy. Jealousies have crept in, which have crippled their usefulness, and nearly proved their ruin. This meeting proved an encouragement to the church here. The brethren expressed a determination to bury the past, and press to the light. May the Lord help them to be faithful. The T. and M. work was taken hold of in good earnest by the brethren and sisters.
We would express gratitude for the faithful labors of Bro. E. H. Root in these meetings. May the Lord bless him in his labors of love, and reward him with a starry crown in the heavenly kingdom.
M. S. BURNHAM.

Lakeview.

We held meetings here Nov. 17, 18. The new meeting-house is nearly ready for the roof. It is 28x49 feet, and when completed will be a very convenient place of worship. The church here have a larger number of members than any other church in the district.
Sabbath, at 10:30, Bro. Burrill gave a discourse on the subject of overcoming. Following the discourse we had a covenant meeting, in which about fifty spoke in quick succession of their determination to be found with the faithful ones, and have the overcomer's reward. Four were received into the church, two of them by baptism. This church now numbers forty-two members. There are others who keep the Sabbath and meet with them, who, it is hoped, will soon join. Sunday we organized S. B. and the T. and M. fund for 1878. All appeared to be ready to enter into this work, and to do all they can to get the truth so precious to them before others.
The Holy Spirit was present in the closing meeting on Sunday evening. All wept. May the Lord so lead the members of this church that the interested ones may with them be gathered into the fold.
F. HOWE.