KANSAS

Seventh-Day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 27, 1880

FromThe Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 55, No. 22

Elm Creek.—The church at this place had for several weeks been in some confusion; but as the meetings held here progressed, a disposition was manifested on the part of each to put away his own wrongs. On Sabbath afternoon a good measure of the Spirit of God came into our meetings; and the whole church entered into a solemn covenant to seek the Lord with their whole heart. This vow, if carried out, cannot fail to produce the desired result. And from the beginning made during the meetings, there is reason to believe that it will be done. JOSEPH LAMONT. J. H. COOK.

Topeka, May 16.—We spent last Sabbath with the Richland church, speaking twice in their commodious house of worship.

On our way to the church we passed a large, new school-house, built of stone. Close inspection showed numerous ugly seams and fissures in the walls, so that what appeared to be so firm is in danger of falling. Said the builder, “It is the fault of the building committee. Had they been willing, I should have dug down to the rock, and the house would have stood forever; but they didn’t like the extra trouble, so they directed me to build on a soft foundation, and these crumbling walls show their folly.” Reader, you and I are building every day. Are we building on the rock? L. D. SANTEE.

Sterling.—April 27 to May 3, we labored with the church at Sterling. This church has had but little preaching in the past, and, as might be expected, were on the background. We labored from the first for the benefit of the members, and tried to impress on them the necessity of earnestly seeking the Lord. On the Sabbath we fasted, and continued our meetings nearly all day. All covenanted to seek the Lord with their whole heart. The good Spirit of God came into our midst, and we enjoyed a precious season together. As we tried to seek the Lord, he came very near, and we were led to praise his name. A deep interest to hear more was manifested by those not of our faith, though only two discourses were given for their special benefit. Two were convinced, and promised to obey the truth in future. J. H. COOK. R. F. BARTON.

Noble, Rice Co.—May 3 to 9, we labored at this place. Here about twenty-five have embraced present truth under the labors of Bro. R. F. Barton. We rejoiced to see so large a number just starting in the service of God, many of them for the first time. On the Sabbath seven were baptized by Bro. Barton. Ten joined the church, which now numbers twenty-three members. Nearly all of these are heads of families and live near together, so they can maintain a weekly prayer-meeting, also Sabbath meeting and Sabbath-school.

Nearly all the members of this church live in sod houses; these houses are plastered on the inside, which gives them a very neat appearance. We were pleased to see them come to meeting on Sabbath clean and neatly dressed, thus honoring the Sabbath and its Maker, who said when the people came to hear the law of God spoken, “And let them wash their clothes.” Ex. 19:10. Our closing meeting lasted till nearly midnight. Many expressed gratitude to God for sending Bro. Barton to proclaim the truth to them.

Sunday, the 9th, we went to Coopersburg, where a congregation was in waiting. For an hour close attention was given to the word spoken; then followed an interesting conference meeting.

The 10th we traveled thirty-five miles, and met with the church at Empire. Here we parted with Bro. Barton, he to go to Elivon, and I to Council Grove, and from thence to our camp-meeting. J. H. COOK.