Meetings in Vermont by D. T. Bourdeau; A. C. Bourdeau

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 27, 1863

Meetings in Vermont.

By D. T. Bourdeau; A. C. Bourdeau

BRO. WHITE: For a few weeks past we have endeavored to help the Sabbath-keepers in Montgomery, Richford, and Fletcher. We have desired to see the churches where we have labored, in a prosperous condition, that we might not lose those things which we have wrought, but receive a full reward. 2 John 8.

At Montgomery we found a few still holding on to the Sabbath, and anxious to hear from the word of truth; but we felt it duty to make plain remarks on paying for the Review, systematic benevolence, tea, tobacco, &c. The brethren resolved to be more faithful in paying for the Review, and to do something to help advance the cause of truth. Those who used tobacco confessed, and decided to lay aside the filthy weed. We hope they will be enabled to carry out their resolutions, and will soon be in a condition to unite with the Enosburgh church.

At Richford we were favored with the presence and help of Bro. Hutchins. We reconsidered the subject of systematic benevolence, and completed the organization of a church. Bro. Edward Kellogg was ordained elder. May the Lord greatly bless him in trying to wait on the church in spiritual things. We would here recommend Bro. Kellogg to those Sabbath-keepers in North Sutton, whose interests are connected with the Richford church.

At Fletcher we met with those who embraced the Sabbath at the tent meeting held in that place last summer. We tried to teach them the way of truth more perfectly, and to make them realize the necessity of advancing with the people of God. We now feel free to leave the church awhile to labor in new fields. May the Lord lead us where we can do the greatest amount of good.

D. T. BOURDEAU. A. C. BOURDEAU.