p. 427 | Reno, Nevada by G. D. Ballou

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jul 17, 1884

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 10, No. 27.

Reno, Nevada.

By G. D. Ballou

We left Humboldt County, Cal., May 14, to seek a field of labor in this State. Our parting with the friends at Ferndale was well moistened with tears. They had become very dear to us through the influences of the present truth. We have always found it true that when the truth of God makes friends for us they are friends indeed.

We do not think the work is done in Humboldt County. There are many fields of labor opening there in different localities. We are glad to feel assured that efforts to advance the truth are still being vigorously pushed in that field. The church at Ferndale has many privileges that others do not have. They have a fine new church, with a first-class bell. These are blessings that the majority of the friends of truth do not have. Their Sabbath-school, numbering about fifty members, was doing well when we left, being well equipped in every way. The brethren enjoy the good-will of the community, and we are confident that there are many within a few miles of Ferndale who may be brought out of darkness into light, if the church will only realize their responsibility, and labor earnestly and prayerfully for these souls.

We are now in the midst of a good interest in this city. The attendance is larger than any of the friends here expected, and many manifest a real live interest in the work. We are laboring in hope. We feel confident that there are some honest souls here who will rejoice in the truth. Brethren Rieck, Kinney, and Hutchinson are with us, canvassing and colporting, and assisting in the meetings. Mrs. Ballou's health is somewhat better than when we left Ferndale.

G. D. BALLOU.

July 3, 1884.

(Missionary Department continued on page 430.)