Reports from the Field by Editor

Pacific Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Oakland, Cal. · Nov 14, 1878

Reports from the Field.

By Editor

(Condensed from Review and Herald.)

Vermont.

JOHNSEN.—Elder Hutchins reports a good quarterly meeting held here, October 19 and 20. Brother Peebles, president of the Sabbath-school association, was present. He manifested a deep interest in the Sabbath-school cause, and contemplates steps to awaken life and activity in this important branch of the work.

New York.

FORKS OF CREEK.—Brother Ballou writes: "We are giving a brief course of lectures. The interest is deepening and extending in all this region. The Genoa church have taken a club of twenty-six SIGNS to use in the tract work. Three more have accepted the truth at Ludlowville, and two at this place, since our last report."

Illinois.

THE FIELD AT LARGE.—Elder G. W. Colcord reports having visited four places since General Conference, and at each place he was much encouraged in regard to the work in this State. At Gibson a church was organized. Good meetings are in progress at Princeville.

Indiana.

NOBLESVILLE.—Elder S. H. Lane writes: "The interest was good during our seven weeks' stay here and the turnout large. Many became deeply interested. Thirty-six signed the covenant, thirty-two of whom embraced the truth during the meetings. Some are keeping the Sabbath who have not signed the covenant. Forty, in all, commenced to live out the truth. Sold over $40 worth of books, and obtained several subscribers for our papers. To the Lord be all the praise for success in his cause."

Missouri.

GREEN RIDGE.—Elders Wood and McReynolds report: "Our tent-meeting at this place closed with a good audience. Five weeks ago there were four in this vicinity keeping the Sabbath; they acknowledge themselves much benefited. Seven took a decided stand on the truth, so we leave a company of eleven. If they are faithful, we believe God will lead others to unite with them soon. A more persistent effort, in an underhanded way, to keep people from obeying all the commandments of God, we never saw; but God gives the victory."

Minnesota.

PLEASANT GROVE.—October 26 and 27, Elder W. B. Hill met with the brethren here. Sabbath morning he spoke on the importance of teaching the young the truth. At this meeting four, all children of Sabbath-keepers, signified their determination to live Christian lives. Sunday, a Sabbath-school was organized, after which Elder Hill spoke to a large and attentive congregation of those not of our faith. Sunday afternoon the power of God seemed to rest down upon the people. Tears flowed freely, and when the call was made for those who were willing to renew their covenant to rise, nearly every one in the house responded.