SAN FRANCISCO AND ALAMEDA.
By M. C. Israel
At the close of our good camp-meeting, eight members were added to the San Francisco church. Three have since been taken in, and one accepted as a candidate for baptism. The church quarterly meeting was put off until Sabbath, the 16th, that certain matters which had for some time needed looking after in the church, might first be attended to. From the experience of the church in the past, it has, with few exceptions, come to the unanimous decision that strict discipline is necessary to be carried out, and harmony of action maintained, if it would prosper, and have the favor of God. The roll of membership was called, and committees appointed to visit where it was considered necessary, until the list of eighty was gone over. Thirty-seven of the members were present, and gave encouraging testimonies. Twenty-one were heard from by letter, or otherwise. While following the precept and example of our Lord in the ordinance of humility, his precious Spirit rested down upon us, and there was such a feeling of unity and brotherly love manifested, as has not been experienced here for years. After partaking of the Lord's supper, many excellent testimonies were given, confessions made, and ascriptions of praise sent up to Him who died that we might live. This was a precious season for the church, and may the Lord help us to be faithful, and live up to the light he has given, that what we have had as a foretaste here, may be ours to enjoy throughout eternity. As a part of the result of the late camp-meeting held at Alameda, eight are there keeping the Sabbath, and many others are interested. We have held meetings at the residence of Bro. Mead since the camp-meeting until last Sabbath, when a hall was obtained, where we expect to hold meetings in the future. Elder Rice preached at 3 P. M. from Romans 1:16: "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ," etc. Fifty were present and good attention was given. Bro. N. C. McClure and myself have spent some time in visiting and distributing reading matter in this place. We find many who are interested to read and learn more of the work we as a people are doing. What the people of San Francisco and the adjacent towns have learned of us through the medium of the camp-meeting has opened the way for us to reach them and present the truth to their minds much easier than we could have done before. Pray that we may have wisdom to follow up the opening providence of God, and be ready to reap the reward. M. C. ISRAEL.