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The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 30, 1862

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 20, No. 18.

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Report of Meetings.

By Joseph Bates

Bro. White: From September 3 to 10, I labored with the church at La Porte and North Liberty, Ind. Our general meeting was at the latter place, on the Sabbath and first-day, where both branches united and were much strengthened and comforted in the Lord. They had had no preaching for the last thirteen months, and were hungry for the word of life. First-day morning there was a funeral in the place. In the afternoon and evening many came to hear the messages. We baptized a sister that had been waiting for several months to hear our position explained for the first time, and embrace it. Our meetings continued until the evening of the 9th, when nineteen members were organized as a church in North Liberty, taking the name Seventh-day Adventists, covenanting to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus Christ. After this we all united in the ordinances of the Lord's house, and were strengthened and refreshed. The Lord bless them also for their liberality in helping me on my way.
September 12, came to Pine Creek, Mich. According to appointment the monthly meeting of the churches in Allegan Co., Mich., met here Sabbath, the 13th. There was a good representation from Monterey, Allegan, and Watson. Bro. Frisbie was laboring in a new place not far distant, and came to unite with us, and gave us a good discourse on faith and Christian duty, which was a source of encouragement to many. In the afternoon we had a very interesting social meeting for about two hours, in which all had the privilege of expressing their views and feelings relative to our present and future salvation. For a while some were giving vent to their feelings by weeping, and we trust resolving amendment for the future. We believe the Lord was working in the meeting by his Holy Spirit, to strengthen and unite his people to stand in the tempting and trying scenes that lie in their pathway.
After uniting in the solemn work of celebrating the Lord's supper, the meeting closed. We are to meet again in Allegan on the third Sabbath in October.
Jos. Bates.
Monterey, Sept. 17, 1862.