ILLINOIS

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 18, 1878

FLAT ROCK.—On Tuesday evening, March 26, we had a good hearing at Flat Rock. Here, again, we were made to realize the crying need of laborers. Almost everywhere we go, we have encouraging audiences; but we must press on, and leave hungry souls behind. Of the eighteen or twenty brethren in Illinois to whom credentials and licenses were granted last year, some are at work in the field, winning souls; others are arranging home matters so as to labor in the tents the coming season. Oh that all would more fully realize the importance of this work!

Who will be there, a crown to wear, Among the saved in glory? ’Tis he who’ll bear, with cheerful air, The cross, and tell its story.

KEENVILLE.—During the last four days of March, we held a series of meetings at Keenville. One was baptized; three joined the church; S. B. was re-organized for 1878. Here the prejudice is giving way, and our labors are bestowed on larger congregations than hitherto.

WEBBER GROVE AND MT. VERNON.—As the result of our labors during the past week, in connection with previous efforts, one has been reclaimed, two have commenced to keep the Sabbath, and one has been baptized. For the present the friends at Mt. Vernon unite with the church at Webber Grove. In regard to the payment

of S. B. pledges we may say, Webber Grove church is among the most prompt of the churches in Illinois.

G. W. Colcord. April 10, 1878. C. H. Bliss.

Elliottstown, Effingham Co., April 9.

We held meetings in a district a few miles from Watson, and as a result, six are keeping the Sabbath. March 2, we commenced meetings at Elliottstown. The congregations range from fifty to one hundred and fifty. Have spoken nine times. The Disciples have kindly granted us the use of their house of worship.

G. F. Shonk. D. Morrison.