WATAUGA CO., NORTH CAROLINA.
By L. P. Hodges
The April quarterly meeting of the Watauga church was held last Sabbath and Sunday. We had a profitable meeting. I spoke Sunday on the mark of the beast, and those upon whom the seven last plagues will fall. The Lord gave me liberty. Two good brethren united with us in church fellowship. One of them came from the Baptist church; the other was a licensed preacher from the Protestant Methodists. The last-mentioned desires to be baptized by a Seventh-day Adventist minister. Others will unite with us at our next quarterly meeting, July 4, 5. There is some outside interest here. In Wilkes county two have commenced to keep the Sabbath since my last report. I shall visit them soon. Two more in the western portion of Watauga county are observing the Bible Sabbath, one of whom is a licensed Baptist preacher; and a great many more are interested. I think a church could be raised up there, if a good S. D. A. minister could be with them a short time. I hope some one will come South to help us. We have a healthful climate here in the mountains of North Carolina. If any brother thinks of coming to this State to labor, will he please correspond with me at Moretz Mills, Watauga Co., N. C. If a minister will come here, he will be at no expense for board or conveyance (on horseback). There is little political disturbance in this vicinity. Our brethren and sisters are quite prompt in paying s. B. We are trying to do what we can for the cause of truth, and the Lord is with us. We give God all the glory. Pray for us, dear brethren and sisters.