p. 380 | MICHIGAN by A. O. Burrell

Seventh-Day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Thursday, June 10, 1880

FromThe Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 55, No. 24

MICHIGAN

By A. O. Burrell

Isabella Co., May 30.—One week ago yesterday I reached the tent, which is five miles from Mt. Pleasant, the county seat of Isabella county. Bro. Kellogg had the tent up, and notwithstanding the very violent storms the night before, quite a number attended the service. The meetings have since continued with a growing interest. Yesterday at the close of the second sermon eighteen came forward for prayers, about one-half of whom were heads of families. Four of these parents took a stand for the present truth for the first time. This morning we took up the matter of building a meeting-house, and in a short time $880 was pledged; this sum will be raised to about $1000. Steps were taken to organize a legal society. Four united with the church, three of whom received baptism. Thus far we have obtained eight full subscribers for Good Health and two for the REVIEW, and sold $75 worth of publications. After the sermon to-night on the “Christian Sabbath,” others, by raising the hand, manifested a determination to keep the true Christian Sabbath.

We expected to close our tent-meeting here to-night, but there seems to be such an interest that the tent will remain another week. Elds. J. Wilber and L. A. Kellogg expect to run this tent the coming season. Bro. W. was present on the Sabbath and to-day, and assisted in the services. I shall return on Thursday to remain until next Monday. The Lord has wrought a great work for us, whereof we are glad. A. O. BURRELL.