REPORT OF MEETINGS by A. S. Hutchins

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 25, 1861

REPORT OF MEETINGS.

By A. S. Hutchins

Bro. D. T. Bourdeau and myself, have recently spent several days in visiting and holding meetings among the brethren and friends, which we hope may prove beneficial to the cause.

Our monthly meeting, last Sabbath and first-day, for Northern Vt. and C. E., was held agreeably to appointment at N. Sutton. It was a season of encouragement and rejoicing to the brethren and sisters present. The word was spoken with freedom. On Sabbath a goodly number of testimonies were given, and resolutions were formed to run the heavenly race with patience and perseverance.

The church were cheered by the presence, prayers and testimonies of our aged and much beloved Bro. Howlet. In his heavy bereavement in the loss of his devoted companion, we sympathise deeply. May the blessed hope sustain him through life's short journey. The resurrection of the just is near.

At a business meeting on First-day morning, it was the unanimous voice of the church that Bro. D. T. Bourdeau, should be set apart to the work of the gospel ministry, by ordination. The case also of Bro. Czechowski, as referred to in Good Samaritan, No. 7, by Bro. White, was considered, remarks being made upon it by the brethren Bourdeaux. The brethren and sisters present acquiesce in the suggestion of Bro. W. that Bro. C. be moved to Northern Vt., and stand ready to help sustain him. The sum of $ 44,50 was pledged to help Bro. C. in his present embarrassment and in moving to Vt.

At the close of this meeting, Bro. D. T. Bourdeau was ordained by prayer and the laying on of the hands of preaching brethren present. The Holy Spirit fell sweetly and powerfully upon us, manifestly approving of the solemn and important step.

After a discourse in the forenoon before a large and attentive audience, by Bro. Evans, on the Two Laws, we repaired to the water side, where in accordance with the example of the Son of God, ten were by Bro. D. T. Bourdeau, buried in baptism. May the blessing of the Lord graciously rest upon the little church here, and "brotherly love continue."

A. S. Hutchins.

Rouse's Point, N. Y., June 11, 1861.