MASSACHUSETTS by M. Wood

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 18, 1879

MASSACHUSETTS

By M. Wood

Worcester.—In answer to inquiries relative to the Sabbath-school work in this place, I would say for the encouragement of all connected with and engaged in this noble enterprise, that God has blessed the work here far beyond our most sanguine expectations. We came to this place about six months ago, in company with Bro. Palmer, and in this city of over 41,000 inhabitants we found but four persons keeping the Sabbath according to the commandment. About two months ago our Sabbath-school was organized, with a membership of nine, Bro. G. F. Richmond superintendent.

The school has gradually increased in interest and numbers. Yesterday (Sept. 6) there were twenty persons present, nineteen of whom were Sabbath-keepers. All manifested a lively interest in the Sabbath-school lessons. Special efforts are made to interest and instruct the children. Our penny collections range from 40 cents to $1.00; this is certainly a very promising feature in the S. S. work.

Our social meetings are of deep interest, nearly all taking part. Much interest is manifested in the missionary work; all seem encouraged to work on and pray on until the Master shall come. The best of feeling prevails, and our prayer is that brotherly love may continue. We desire the prayers of God’s people, that the work may be carried forward in such a manner as to meet the mind of the Spirit of God. M. WOOD.