p. 452 | LAKEPORT, CAL by J. D. Rice

Seventh-day Adventist Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Oct 6, 1881

LAKEPORT, CAL.

By J. D. Rice

CLOSED our meetings in this place September 18. The attendance, except on special occasions, was not large. Met some opposition from the Baptist minister of the place, and the Disciple minister from Ukiah, which only proved an opportunity to get the truth before many who otherwise might not have come to hear. A favorable impression for the truth seems to have been made. About fifteen are endeavoring to keep all the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Ten of these have signed the covenant. Some of them live in Scott's valley, a few miles from Lakeport.

Many others believe these things are true, some of whom are thinking seriously. We hope to see them obedient to the faith. Have tried to faithfully sow the seed, and hope to gather more fruit for the Master by and by. Baptized three. All seem anxious to take hold of the missionary work, to be doing something in the Lord's vineyard. Ten or twelve are expecting to attend camp-meeting.

Preached five times to full houses and attentive audiences in Scott's valley, where Bro. Isaac Morrison held meetings this spring. I think a good work may yet be done there. Bro. M. has gone to Santa Rosa. I left Lakeport yesterday. Expect to meet with the Arbuckle church at their quarterly meeting, Oct. 1. and 2.

Williams Cal. Sept. 29, 1881. J. D. RICE.