Meetings in Michigan by Joseph Bates

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 19, 1862

Meetings in Michigan.

By Joseph Bates

BRO. WHITE: Our monthly meeting in Watson, Allegan Co., Mich., was held Sabbath, Aug. 9. The heavy rain-storm during the previous night and Sabbath morning we feared would be a hindrance to the brethren who had from nine to fourteen miles to travel, from Monterey, Allegan, and Pine Creek.

Nothing discouraged by the threatening rain-storm, a goodly number came together in holy convocation, and received the blessing of the Lord. We had a sweet, melting time. The Lord was graciously pleased to strengthen his believing children after their extra exertion and assembling at their appointed place. Our meeting closed after the members of the conference had united in celebrating the Lord's supper, to meet again at Pine Creek, the second Sabbath in September.

Our meetings with the church at Pine Creek the first Sabbath in August were encouraging.

The work on the new meeting-house here is progressing rapidly, for the brethren have "a mind to work." It will soon be given into the hands of the masons.

JOSEPH BATES.

Monterey, Mich.