Report from Bro. A. C. Bourdeau.
By A. C. Bourdeau
BRO. WHITE: By reason of being occupied in our meeting-house enterprise, and having had sickness in my family, I have been detained at home much of the time since our State Conference, and have not much to report. Yet it may not be amiss for me to say a few words through the Review in regard to some meetings which I have attended besides the weekly meetings with the church at home. June 11 and 12, I attended the quarterly meeting at East Richford. Bro. and Sr. Hutchins were present. A goodly number of Sabbath-keepers attended from the surrounding towns. The Lord gave liberty in speaking the word, and the brethren and sisters were much strengthened. During this meeting we went a short distance to the Missisquoi river, and baptized Bro. and Sr. Currier, who came out on the truth in this place last winter. They, and another new convert were received into the church. I believe that if the church there heed the sayings of our Saviour in Matt. v, 16, our Father in Heaven will be glorified by others uniting with them in keeping the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Sabbath, June 25, I met with the few Sabbath-keepers in Fletcher, visited the sick and dying, and as I pointed them to the Life-giver, they were comforted with the hope that when he who is our Life-giver shall appear, they shall appear with him in glory. Sabbath, July 9, attended the quarterly meeting held with the church in this place. Bro. Hutchins having been called this way on business, attended this meeting, and spoke words of comfort to the afflicted. The meeting was held but one day on account of sickness in my brother's family and mine. Our new meeting house is progressing and will probably be completed by next fall. Since we have commenced to build, there has been an increasing interest with unbelievers to hear and learn more about our position. We are glad for the encouragement given that Bro. Loughborough will probably hold a Sabbath and first-day meeting here, on his way to the N. E. Mission field. Would be glad to see you and Sr. W. at the dedication of our meeting house when it is completed.