Lemoore and Fairview by J. L. Wood

Pacific Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Oakland, California · Jan 2, 1879

Lemoore and Fairview.

By J. L. Wood

SINCE my return to the southern field, my time has been mostly spent with the Fairview church. For over a year this church has been severely tried, but the majority of the members held together, hoping and praying that a brighter day for the church would come. To all appearances it has come. During the last three weeks Brother Morton and myself have spent most of our time there, and we all have reason to be thankful for the good Spirit of the Lord which has aided us in our work. A few self-willed, fault-finding members, who had broken more than one commandment, were disfellowshipped. About the first of next month we expect to commence labor in a new field.

December 7th I met with the Lemoore church. Found them doing well and in good spirits. This church has been left alone most of the time since the tent left last July; yet with very few exceptions they have all held on to the truth, and have kept up their Sabbath meetings with an interest. We expect before long to fully organize this church.

Since my return south, my general health has improved, but my eye is about the same. I feel to thank the Lord for one good eye, which I want to use to his glory.

J. L. WOOD.