DEDICATION AT WEST SALEM, ILL by R. F. Andrews

Seventh-Day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Thursday, May 20, 1880

FromThe Review and Herald, Vol. 55, No. 21

DEDICATION AT WEST SALEM, ILL.

By R. F. Andrews

It was my privilege to be present and assist at the dedication of the new house of worship in West Salem, Ill., April 24. These dear friends of the truth are the result of the labors of Bro. Shonk and Foster. They have recently embraced the faith, no labor having been bestowed in their village till last fall. Their house is a neat frame building, 26x36 feet, finished inside and out. There is a strong feeling of opposition on the part of the other sects here against the truth and its adherents; but if the brethren are loyal to God and his truth, this feeling will soon give way, precious souls will have their eyes opened, and take their stand with God’s people in defense of his cause.

During the meeting, seven persons were baptized, and six were added to the church by vote, thus making a reinforcement of thirteen to this young church. They all seem of good courage. Their house was paid for, all but about $300, and this sum has been pledged, to be paid by Oct. 1. We were made glad at the meeting by the presence of Bro. L. A. Logan, and others from Wayne county. May the Lord bless this dear people, and help them to live in love and peace, that the God of love and peace may be with them.

R. F. ANDREWS.

Gilman, April 30.