Growth of the Oakland Church

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jan 8, 1885

Growth of the Oakland Church

LAST Sabbath, the first in the new year, was a good day for the church in Oakland. Sister White spoke in the forenoon, giving excellent instruction from the words of Peter found in his second epistle, first chapter. The theme more particularly dwelt upon was the necessity of adding the Christian graces. No doubt all that were present will profit by the lesson that was so forcibly presented.

In the afternoon 175 took part in the celebration of the ordinances. It was a precious season. It was also gratifying to note the healthy growth of this church during the past year. At the commencement of 1884, the church had 187 members. Its present membership is 247.