KANSAS

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 7, 1878

Tabor, Clay Co.

I CLOSED my labors at this place the 19th inst. Opposition was most bitter from the first. It was soon decided that something must be done to prop up the tottering institution of Sunday, accordingly they sent for their learned men. Six discourses were given by three different persons, and several more have been promised. Their arguments were reviewed; but their slander and abuse were left to recoil upon their own heads.

Bro. J. W. Bagby, the Methodist minister on this circuit, has heartily embraced the Sabbath, and henceforth will preach the third angel’s message in connection with the everlasting gospel. As his former friends give him the cold shoulder he finds consolation in Matt. 5:11.

Quite a large number are convinced of the truthfulness of our positions; but on account of the bitter opposition only a few have had the courage openly to declare their intention to practice the truth. We hope, however, that enough will do so to keep up Sabbath meetings. Arrangements have been made to that effect.

I am now on my way to Republic Co.

Chas. F. STEVENS.

Osage City and Elm Creek.

I ORGANIZED a church of eight members at this place. Bro. J. H. Kibbe was elected leader.

Our meeting with the church at Elm Creek was both interesting and profitable. The ordinances were celebrated. Bro. John Riley was ordained elder, and Bro. P. I. Atwood deacon.

In the evening, assisted by the director, Bro. G. H. Rogers, we organized a tract and missionary society of six members. Four copies of the SIGNS were subscribed for. More papers would have been taken had it been advised; but, knowing that these brethren had almost everything pertaining to the missionary work yet to learn, it seemed better to make a small beginning.

I am now at Hymer, Chase Co.

J. LAMONT.