WISCONSIN

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 29, 1878

Tent No. 1, Stevens Point, Aug. 21.

The interest here, though not extensive, still continues. We now have the Sabbath question fairly before the people. Last Sunday evening the Methodist minister preached against the Sabbath. It was as poor an effort as I ever heard. His own congregation were ashamed of him. His main argument was the Greek word Sabbaton. Monday evening I reviewed him before a good congregation. His effort did us more good than harm.

Several are keeping the Sabbath.

H. W. Decker.

Clintonville, Waupaca Co., Aug. 23.

I came here a stranger the evening of the 20th inst. On inquiring for Sabbath-keepers, I was introduced to Dr. Ovitt, the leading physician of the place, who kindly assisted me in making arrangements for the meetings. We have spoken twice. The image of Daniel 2 and the beasts of chap. 7 have awakened no little interest in the community, as to most of the people these subjects are entirely new. We have the church all the time except every other Sunday.

S. S. Smith.

Tent No. 2, Clay Banks, Door Co., Aug. 19.

The interest here is good. There never was such a stir in this community before. The people are very attentive to all our wants. Aug. 17, we held our first Sabbath meeting, which was a good one. Our brethren from Sturgeon Bay met with us, and added much to the interest. Six or more kept their first Sabbath. Many are deeply interested. We shall remain here yet awhile.

Our address is Sturgeon Bay, Door Co., Wis.

O. A. Olsen. N. Clausen.

Weston, Dunn Co., Aug. 19.

AFTER visiting the churches at Beldenville and Eau Galle, we came to this place. Have held meetings two weeks. Five have been added to the church. We organized a Sabbath-school, and a T. and M. society, and obtained three subscribers for the REVIEW. The brethren, although poor, seem to have the real missionary spirit.

Pray for us.

S. Fulton.

Tent No. 5, Avalanche, Aug. 21.

WE closed our meetings at Debello, Aug. 5. Between twenty-five and thirty commenced to observe the Sabbath, not including those who kept it before we went there. Twelve were baptized by Eld. Atkinson. A temporary organization was formed, and they promised to sustain a Sabbath-school and keep up Sabbath meetings. A house of worship is needed at Debello, and arrangements were made to erect one this fall.

We came to this place, Avalanche, Aug. 9. This is a village of about twenty-five families; most of these are Norwegians. We have spoken eleven times in Norwegian and four in English. The attendance has ranged from twenty-five to one hundred. The interest is on the increase. The people are very kind, especially the Norwegians. Many of them seem anxious to hear the truth. May God bless our work, and give us wisdom in leading to Christ.

Our address is Avalanche, Vernon Co., Wis.

O. A. Johnson. P. L. Hoen.