p. 189 | Reports from the Field by Editor

Pacific Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Oakland, California · Jun 27, 1878

Reports from the Field.

By Editor

(Condensed from Review and Herald.)

Canada.

South Stukely, P. Q.—Elder S. N. Haskell writes: "I was with Elder A. C. Bourdeau at this place June 8 and 9. About fifty brethren and sisters came together. These are principally the fruit of Brother Bourdeau's labors since he commenced his mission here two or three years ago. The brethren are about the same as in the United States, so far as this world's goods are concerned; but it is difficult for them to raise money on account of its scarcity and the low wages. A good degree of the Spirit of God was present in our meetings. Nearly all the brethren remained to our Monday meeting, which as usual, was the best of all. Our brethren returned home much encouraged. Hearts that had never yielded to the claims of God's law were touched and softened. It rained much of the time from Friday night till Sunday noon. This doubtless prevented many of those not of our people from attending who otherwise would have done so, yet a respectable number were in."

Vermont.

Jamaica.—Elder Hutchins writes: "Our recent meetings in this place were a source of great encouragement to the church. We remained over two Sabbaths. Baptism was administered by Elder Sanborn, seven receiving this solemn rite, four of whom united with the Jamaica church. The last Sabbath we were here, our hearts were cheered by the presence and testimony of a brother and his companion who have become much interested in the truth. He had been reading works furnished him by Brother Howe, and the day previous had decided to keep the Sabbath."

New Hampshire.

Francestown.—Brethren Wood and Buzzell report interesting meetings here. At date, June 10, four discourses had been given. The last evening nearly two hundred were in attendance. There was good order, and close attention was given. The people are very friendly, offering them accommodations and homes.

New York.

South Harrisburgh.—Elders Wilbur and Bump write: "We came here with our tent, June 3, and held a meeting the next evening. seventy persons came out to hear the word of the Lord. Although this is a country place, we have never seen a better interest to hear, on the part of the people as a whole community, than there is here at the present time."

Alabama.

Gadsden.—Elder Burrill reports June 4: The truth has been gaining friends here during the week just past. Fifteen or more have begun Sabbath observance, and others are interested notwithstanding the great efforts made by all denominations to keep the people away. We trust the Lord has a people here that will obey the third angel's message.

Tennessee.

Godlettsville.—At this place the interest is reported steadily increasing. Two discourses have been given on the subject of the Sabbath, with which some have been favorably impressed.

Union Chapel.—Brother Soule reports meeting with the brethren near Union Chapel, June 1. Two united with the church, one was baptized, and one decided to keep the Sabbath.

Illinois.

Carbondale.—Meetings here continue with interest. Brother Bliss writes, June 10, that about a dozen have accepted the Sabbath reform since Elder Colcord and himself came to labor here.

Iowa and Nebraska.

Scandinavians.—The cause among the Scandinavians in this Conference is onward. There are now thirteen companies, twelve of which are fully organized into churches. These include over three hundred Sabbath-keepers, with a systematic benevolence fund of over one thousand dollars. Brother Hanson reports that from April 10 to May 12, he visited several of these churches. At Swan Lake, a neat and comfortable meeting-house, costing six hundred dollars, all paid for, was dedicated. Two joined the church, which now numbers fifty-four. At Sunny Side five were baptized and added to the church, and seven joined the tract society. Four were baptized and the ordinances celebrated at Spencer. June 3 to 10, he spent with the Swedish church at Village Creek, Alamakee county. The 11th inst arrived at Maquoketa, where he expects to commence meetings.