p. 24 | The Ohio Conference by J. H. Waggoner

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 16, 1863

The Ohio Conference.

By J. H. Waggoner

THE Conference at this place was a good one. The business sessions were not long, but very pleasant and harmonious. The General Conference did us, (and the other States), a great favor, in furnishing us with an excellent Constitution. This made the labor of the Conference comparatively light. And the faithfulness and diligence of our kind brethren of the Review were appreciated, as we unexpectedly received a printed copy before our business meetings commenced. Eight were baptized, on first-day, four of the number having embraced the truth in this place last winter.

This is nearly the eastern limit of the work in this State: for this reason some thought it was wrong to appoint the Conference here. But there are scattered ones east of this, upon whom little or no labor has been bestowed, and I think the committee acted wisely in changing the location of the Conference. Our Brn. must get more of the missionary spirit. The Third Angel's message does not belong to one locality; ours is truly a missionary work, and I am glad that our brethren are beginning to realize it. As far as I could see and judge not a shade of dissatisfaction existed at the Conference; all seemed to understand the necessity of union, and determined to labor for it. Pray for us, that our labors be successful.

We expect to pitch our tent in Columbia Centre, Lorain Co. P. O. Copopa, Ohio.

J. H. WAGGONER.

Wakeman, Ohio June 3.