MISSOURI by George I. Butler

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 14, 1878

MISSOURI

By George I. Butler

Since my last report have held meetings in Holden, Index, Rockville, and Nevada City. The mud embargo has hindered our meetings from being largely attended; but the brethren have generally attended well. Have labored mostly to help the Sabbath-keepers, giving instruction on practical subjects, and especially concerning the T. and M. work. Our meetings have been profitable, and the preaching well received. Clubs for the Signs are being formed in every church we have visited, to be paid for mostly on the monthly-installment plan. There are now ordered for the Prairie Valley church 62 numbers; Lincoln, 50; Index, 19; Rockville, 26; and Nevada City, 35. We are also getting some subscriptions for a permanent fund to aid our T. and M. society in paying past indebtedness, and to supply ourselves with tracts; also some additions to our tent and camp-meeting fund. Quite a number have promised to lay aside tobacco, tea, and coffee, and the sentiment in favor of health reform is strengthening. And best of all, many are feeling more the importance of seeking God and being alive in his work.

I feel certain there is a healthy change taking place in the spiritual atmosphere where I have been, which I trust may continue till there is a radical change for the better. The work is laborious, and not so encouraging as I could wish; still I feel of good hope. Our business is to sow the seed. It is the Lord’s work to make it grow. It is for us to sow in faith, labor in courage and hope, and trust him always. I expect to see better days in Missouri. There is a disposition kindling up here to go to work for the Lord. We hope to see it continue till the cloud is lifted.

GEO. I. BUTLER.

Nevada City, Mo., Feb. 7, 1878.