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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 16, 1879

OHIO

Newark.—We have just closed a three weeks’ meeting at Newark. The brethren had completed a meeting-house, 28x46, eighteen-foot posts. As they are few and mostly poor, it required a great effort; however, they have a good little meeting-house. There was a debt on it of about $600; subscriptions were raised to the amount of about $500. Our wealthy brethren near this church should help them some upon it.

The outside interest was not what we had hoped it would be. Only a few attended our meetings; however, five or six embraced the Sabbath. Several of the children made a start in the Christian life. Seven adult persons united with the church. We obtained quite a number of subscribers for our periodicals, and sold some books.

The church paid me $4.00 for a set of Sister White’s books, which will now be put into their library.

We found petty difficulties among several of the members. These all grew out of very small things, but they hindered our work a great deal. At our last meeting we endeavored to settle up those matters, and think we were quite successful. The last day we spent here was very encouraging indeed, and we parted with our brethren feeling much encouraged and strongly in hopes that better days are before this little church.

Springfield.—Monday evening, Dec. 30, we met the little church at Springfield in their new hall. About thirty were out. We had a very pleasant meeting, and three united with the church. All were in harmony, and we expect to see a strong church here. Tuesday we came to

Dunkirk.—I spoke to a few in a private house in the evening. On New Year’s day most of our brethren assembled, and I spoke to them on the tithing system. Every one heartily indorsed it, and all pledged themselves to carry it out during the year. Quite a number had already paid in something on this plan. In the evening I preached in Woodruff’s hall on the end of the wicked. After the sermon, I spent some time talking to the brethren and sisters about their duty to God, to each other, and to the work.

They raised $4.00 for a set of Sister White’s works, which will be placed in this young church. This is just what should be done in every new church. Four have embraced the Sabbath since we were here a month ago, and new ones have been added to the Sabbath-school. Nearly every family has the REVIEW now, and they have a club of twenty-four subscribers for the weekly INSTRUCTOR, to be used for the Sabbath-school. They have established the penny contribution every Sabbath.

Bro. Rupert has an appointment here every four weeks. We think it is very important that young churches should be looked after and nourished, until they become strong and are settled in the truth. Such labor is very profitable, even though it does not bring in an additional soul. One person thoroughly converted to God, and established in all points of the faith, is worth a dozen half converted. Brethren, let us follow up our work, and do it better.

D. M. CANRIGHT.

East Norwalk.

Up to the present we have spoken twelve times in East Norwalk. The extreme cold weather has broken up our meeting twice, as our house is poor and could not be made comfortable. Bro. Wm. Beebe had held six meetings here before I came, with a fair interest. He assists me much by way of opening meetings, visiting, etc. Three worthy persons have decided to obey the truth. We hope for others who are already convinced. We look to the Lord, who only can send conviction and give the increase.

H. A. ST. JOHN.

Norwalk, Jan. 8, 1879.

Appleton, Jan. 6.

Our meetings at Springfield closed favorably yesterday, after continuing nearly a week. About eleven years ago this church was raised up by Elds. Lawrence and Van Horn. As long as the elder remained it was in a healthy condition; but for about two years they have had no meetings. The elders of our churches should have the best of evidence that God has released them from their trust before they leave the flock to be scattered and to apostatize. Had the elder of this church remained, I believe there would now be a strong church here.

At these meetings all appeared to see their wrongs, and hearty confessions were made. Three took a public stand to obey the truth. They will have regular Sabbath meetings and Sabbath-school. All voted to lay by the tithe for 1879. I see no reason why this is not a good place for tent-labor.

A. O. BURRELL.

Uniopolis.

I came to Uniopolis the first week in December, and found four families observing the Sabbath, but needing instruction in all other parts of the message. I have given in all eighteen discourses in the Disciple church, of which they kindly gave me the use. Sold eight or ten dollars’ worth of books. The attendance has been good. Twelve have signed the tithing pledge, and all subscribed for the REVIEW. They have discarded the use of pork, and erected the family altar. They have regular Sabbath meetings and Sabbath-school, and are rejoicing in the third angel’s message.

I fill my regular appointment at Dunkirk Jan. 4, then return the 7th to follow up the interest.

G. G. RUPERT.