MICHIGAN

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 17, 1879

Tuscola, July 7.—We closed our meetings in this place last night. The attendance throughout was comparatively small. The stay-away spirit was indulged in generally by the ministers and members of the other churches. Some, however, were deeply interested. Two or three more have accepted the truth, making seventeen in all. These were mostly from the Baptist church. They are all united, and of good courage. We design to pitch the tent next in Millington. Pray for us. R. J. LAWRENCE. WM. OSTRANDER.

Kalamazoo.—The quarterly meeting at this place was well attended. The friends were present from Galesburgh and Vicksburgh. We

had the privilege of attending; and although the word was spoken in physical weakness, the Spirit of the Lord caused it to reach the hearts of those who heard. The celebration of the ordinances of the Lord’s house was a season of refreshing to all. The falling tears told of the emotions of the heart. This occasion will not soon be forgotten by those who were there. At the close of this meeting, we all felt that we had greater love in our hearts for God, and the truth, and each other. E. R. JONES.

Douglas and Otsego.—I spent Sabbath, June 28, with the brethren at Douglas. The church in that place has nearly doubled its membership within the past year through the labors of Elders Jones and Daniels. The brethren seem to be full of courage, and are evidently quite active in both Sabbath-school and missionary work. Nearly every member of the church was present, and our meeting was a good one. On Sabbath, July 5 and 6, I held meetings with the church at Otsego. While there two united with the church on profession of faith, and one by letter. On the evening after the Sabbath the ordinances were administered, the blessing of the Lord making glad the hearts of those who participated therein. On Sunday afternoon the house of worship was well filled by citizens of the town, who gave good attention to the words spoken. One of the most interesting features of the church in Otsego is their Sabbath-school. The officers and the teachers, as well as the scholars, seem to be alive to the importance of the work. W. H. LITTLEJOHN.