IOWA by C. A. Washburn; A. W. H. Millard

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 4, 1879

IOWA

By C. A. Washburn; A. W. H. Millard

Conway.—We closed our tent-meetings in Conway Aug. 17. When we came to this place we were entire strangers to all, and had some prejudice and much skepticism to meet. A goodly number are almost persuaded that the things which we preach are true, and some are reading and investigating. We received $3.90 for tracts and pamphlets. Donations in money amounted to $4.25, besides help in meeting our running expenses. The attendance was better at the last than at first, and some desired that we should stay another week; but we had previously arranged to leave here Aug. 18. A deacon of the Baptist church thought he should keep the Sabbath from this time onward. We found scattered brethren and sisters in this vicinity, some of whom knew nothing of each other until the tent-meeting in Conway. Ten of these united in church covenant. I think others will join when they have opportunity. Sister Bartlett, who had come from Illinois to this State, was rejoiced to see her four daughters decide to go with God's people. We pray God to help this little company to let their light shine.

Our tent is now located in the western part of Ringgold Co. A petition signed by eighty of the citizens of this vicinity, was sent us to come here and give a course of lectures. We are about twelve miles northeast of Conway, and fourteen miles west of Mount Ayr. We have given six discourses. Last evening the tent was well filled with those who gave good attention to the word spoken. Some are attending who live six or seven miles away. We desire the spirit of earnest labor. Scattered brethren are invited to meet with us on the Sabbath, at 11 A. M. Mail can be sent us at Lenox, Taylor Co., Iowa.

C. A. WASHBURN. A. W. H. MILLARD.