p. 106 | Idaho Territory by D. T. Fero

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, Cal. · Feb 18, 1886

Idaho Territory.

By D. T. Fero

I ARRIVED in this Territory with my family December 25. The first two weeks were passed in making a home for the winter, and in getting acquainted with the situation of the cause, and laboring for the brethren as the way opened. We found some hindrances to the growth and influence of the cause here; but by the help of the Spirit of God there has been awakened a general desire on the part of the brethren and sisters to see all obstacles removed and the work built up. The two Sabbath-schools have united, the tract and missionary work has been revived, and an outside interest seems to be developing. Altogether, the cause in this vicinity presents a more encouraging aspect, for which we feel thankful to God.

Sunday, January 10, I commenced meetings at Franklin school-house, about twenty miles down the river from Boise City, where an interest had been previously awakened. Since then several have commenced Sabbath observance, a Sabbath-school has been started, and a club of ten Instructors ordered.

I am now in the midst of a second series of meetings at Fairview, a school-house about four miles from Franklin. We hope for fruit here.

There are calls for meetings coming in from different places faster than I can fill them, and altogether, the outlook is encouraging. We hope to be led by the Spirit of God in building up the cause in this new field. D. T. FERO.