p. 602 | Reno, Nevada by G. D. Ballou

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Oct 9, 1884

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 10, No. 38.

Reno, Nevada.

By G. D. Ballou

As I made but one short report during our stay at this place, it is but just that I should report again, stating in brief what was accomplished. I held meetings nine weeks, sold nearly $200 worth of books, and took subscriptions for 55 copies of our various periodicals, besides the clubs of SIGNS taken after the meeting closed. Twelve signed the covenant, eight of whom united with the Reno church. Three of those who signed the covenant were keeping the Sabbath before, having become convinced through reading, but needed instruction on other points of our faith. I know of three or four others who are obedient to the faith through the influence, in part at least, of the meetings. And there are others in Reno who I firmly believe will obey the truth fully from the heart.

The camp-meeting, coming as it did at the close of our tent effort, did much to establish and strengthen the work. Brn. H. H. Rieck and Wm. Hutchinson assisted in the work throughout. Bro. C. M. Kinney was with us canvassing part of the time. Considering that this was the third effort made in Reno, in six years, and that the first was a failure for want of being followed up, and that the second was a failure on account of the manner in which the truth was presented, we see cause for encouragement at the results of this summer's labor, and shall look for growth in the work at Reno.

We deeply regret that our labors in this Conference must terminate for the present, but we trust the Lord to help us wherever we may be, that we may still help to forward the cause of present truth. Brethren and sisters, pray for us. Our address until further notice will be "Sanitarium," Battle Creek, Mich. G. D. BALLOU.