IOWA by E. W. Farnsworth

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 6, 1877

IOWA

By E. W. Farnsworth

I held meetings with the church at Denison, Nov. 16 to 22. The scattered brethren and sisters came in from the surrounding country, so that our meetings were quite well attended. We were happily surprised to see so many. Sunday, three were baptized, and six united with the church. This gives the little company new courage to still labor on. We firmly believe the church at Denison can be a strong one, if our own people are diligent. They already see some fruit of their labor. I expect to spend most of my time the coming winter and spring with the churches, principally with those that received but little assistance last winter.

We hope to be able, not only to encourage our own people in the work, but to see some added to their numbers. But if this plan is successfully carried out, we shall need the assistance of our people everywhere. Do not wait, brethren, till the very day the meeting is appointed, but commence now to awaken an interest, and you will see more fruit of the labor bestowed. E. W. FARNSWORTH.