The Missionary by William Covert

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Feb 10, 1887

The Missionary.

By William Covert

THE CAUSE IN INDIANA.

JANUARY 21-24 I was at Homer, Indiana. The new house of worship at that place was dedicated on the 23d. Eld. M. G. Huffman, who has been largely instrumental in raising up the company there, delivered the dedicatory sermon, which was well received by those present.

A tent-meeting was held at this place the past season, in which Brethren Huffman and Godsmark did most of the preaching. About twenty-five signed the covenant, including nine who were previously keeping the Sabbath. Monday, January 24, we organized a church of sixteen members. They seem to be a substantial class of people, and we expect good reports from them. Five or six others are expected to unite with them soon. These could not be present at the organization.

The house of worship at Homer, including lot, cost them $1,000. It is paid for or provided for and we did not call for help when the house was dedicated. This is the sixth church that has been organized in the Conference since our annual meeting was held in October. These churches add about one hundred members to the Conference. We have great reason to rejoice at the progress the cause is making in the State.

WM. COVERT.