MICHIGAN

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 30, 1878

Norwalk and Twin Lakes.

I arrived at Manistee, Mich., the 9th. Here I met Bro. Hoen and Carlstedt. We called on a few friends at Manistee, then went to Norwalk and commenced meetings the same evening. There is quite a Scandinavian settlement here. Bro. Hoen has spent some time at this place, and a number have commenced to obey the truth. We held twelve meetings. Five followed the Lord in baptism, one of these was a sister from Manistee. Six signed the covenant. A leader was appointed, and Sabbath meetings arranged. A series of meetings here would no doubt bring a number more into the truth.

On our way back, we stopped a few hours at Manistee. A few friends came together, and we talked to them a short time on the way of life. The Spirit of the Lord attended the word, and they were all deeply moved. A few here said they would obey the Lord.

From Manistee we went to Twin Lakes, where Bro. Carlstedt has labored some the past winter. Here we found quite a number gathered, as they came from Whitehall and Holden. We held meetings with them Sabbath and Sunday. Eight were baptized; four of these were Swedes. We had the blessing of the Lord with us in our meetings. Bro. Carlstedt and Hoen have been with me in these meetings, and added to the interest. Bro. Carlstedt now intends to labor mostly among the Swedes, and we think this is well. May the Lord bless him much in that direction.

O. A. Olsen.

Steamer Muskegon, May 20.

Tuscola Co., May 20.

Being fully acquainted with the condition of the Elmwood church, I appealed to Bro. Fargo in their behalf at our last State quarterly meeting, and he desired Bro. J. O. Corliss to visit that body, which he did May 7. From the very first meeting the good work commenced. The straight testimonies given by Bro. Corliss sunk deep into the hearts of all, and the Spirit of the Lord that accompanied the word spoken carried away all the animosities of the church. Three were added to the church, two others have taken a decided stand, and nearly a score are in the valley of decision. The S. S. was re-arranged, the pledges for this year amounting to about one-third more than the previous ones. The one-third was unanimously indorsed. All we have to regret is, that Bro. Corliss could not have remained longer, as the interest demanded it.

The 17th I accompanied him to Thetford. Bro. Corliss spoke twice to this people, and then left the meeting with me to carry forward as best I could. This church needs help. Quite a number wish to be baptized. I hope some minister will soon visit them. They call for Bro. Lamson.

We organized a Sabbath-school and held a T. and M. meeting, the results of which were not in the least discouraging.

Wm. Ostrander, Director.