MINNESOTA

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 4, 1878

Report of Labor.

I left Pleasant Grove, March 4. The next evening spoke to the church at Grand Meadow, and had a good social meeting.

Held one meeting at Brownsdale. Baptized a brother and his wife who had lately embraced the truth; he was in declining health, apparently nearing his journey’s end. He received comfort and strength in obedience. Bro. Dimmick joined me, and we had two more meetings; but a heavy rain coming on, and seeding time being at hand, we decided to defer our work here till we could come with a tent, and meantime visit the churches.

I came to Otranto the 14th, and have been holding encouraging meetings with the brethren, with some outside interest. On Sabbath, a brother from Rose Creek, Mower Co., Minn., who has lately embraced the truth from reading, having learned that I was here, walked thirteen miles to attend our meeting. He is a strong man, and rejoices in the new light which God has shown him, though he is alone in his family and in the community. He has just left for home, expressing, as he did so, heartfelt thanks for the help received in the meetings attended, and in social converse, and a desire for help to be sent to his neighborhood. The brethren here are steadfast, and growing generally, and express a desire to keep pace with the advancing work. They are receiving some encouragement.

I go from here to Grand Meadow and Pleasant Grove, then home.

March 25. D. P. CURTIS.

Union Lakes, March 21.

THE Lord has blessed our labors at Union Lakes beyond our expectations. Seven have signed the covenant, and two more have promised to keep the Sabbath. They all express a determination to overcome and go through to the kingdom.

Bro. Burch will remain in the vicinity, and help them organize their Sabbath-school and get into working order. I shall go home for a few days.

E. A. CURTIS.