Report of Meetings by Wm. H. Brinkerhoff

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 3, 1864

Report of Meetings.

By Wm. H. Brinkerhoff

Bro. White: On March 17th I commenced meetings seven miles west of Oceola, Iowa. Had good meetings. The brethren felt the need of help, and hence were willing to be helped. In the evening after the Sabbath the brethren proceeded to the work of organization, and a church of fifteen members was established. These brethren have been neglected in times past, and felt as though they would not be cared for; but they now feel determined to go forward. May the Lord help them so to do.

I also held a meeting with the Sandyville church. There is a spirit of investigation in the vicinity around Sandyville, and great responsibilities rest upon that church. Oh, that they may live in such a way that they may honor the cause of present truth, and not cause the truth to go trailing in the dust.

Also attended the monthly meeting at Knoxville. Quite a goodly number of brethren present. The brethren have a desire to be overcomers so as to meet Jesus with joy and gladness; but they need a little more spiritual vitality, so as to work by principle more, and not so much by feeling.

I shall visit some of the churches up north soon. I am now at home preparing things so that I will be ready to go where the Lord may direct.

Wm. H. Brinkerhoff.

Lisbon, Iowa, April 22, 1864.