Reports from the Churches
MICHIGAN, Arcadia.—Eld. A. O. Burrill, May 16, reports his meeting with this church as follows:—"I spent Sabbath and first-day at Arcadia, with Bro. Kellogg. We organized a church of sixteen members, nearly all of whom were the fruits of his labor. Our meetings were good; the preaching was nearly all practical. An elder was ordained." NEW YORK, Clark's Corners.—Edgar Russell, who commenced labor in this place April 4, reports that five Sabbath meetings have been held, and that eleven are now keeping the Sabbath. WEST VIRGINIA, Jerry's Run.—"The organization of this church," as reported by Bro. Isaac Staats, "was completed May 22, by Eld. J. R. S. Mowrey. An elder and deacons were chosen. Two more signed the covenant. This church numbers sixteen members; others are keeping the Sabbath, and will unite with us when the way seems more clear to them. All are firm in the faith, and encouraged to diligence in the service of the Lord. Several wish to receive baptism who were not ready at this time." NORTH CAROLINA, Soda Hill.—Sabbath and Sunday, May 14 and 15, Bro. L. P. Hodges visited the Dutch Creek settlement. He says: "Found all firm in present truth. Preached four times. Baptized nine on the Sabbath, all Lutherans. Others will be baptized as soon as their health will admit. I organized a church of eleven members on Sunday. It is known as the Bethel church. Others will unite with them at their next meeting the second Sabbath and Sunday in July next."