IOWA by C. A. Washburn

Seventh-Day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Thursday, June 24, 1880

FromAdvent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 56, No. 1

IOWA

By C. A. Washburn

Labor among the Churches.—May 18, I was with the friends of the cause at Garden Grove, Decatur Co. Trials and removals threaten the existence of this church. It was small at first, and now one-half of their number have moved away. I understand that the free use of a large hall in town is now offered to us for meetings. It is desired that Eld. E. W. Farnsworth should arrange to hold meetings in this place next fall. We think it would be safe counsel to advise the especial study in the mean time of such scriptures as Jas. 1:26, also the entire chapter of James, not only for this church but for all our churches everywhere.

May 19, 20, I held meetings with the church in Davis City, Decatur Co. Though our meetings were held on week days, at a busy time of the year, our people were nearly all in attendance. This was encouraging to me, and I hope a benefit to them. Two (children of Sabbath-keepers) were baptized. May the Great Shepherd bless and protect the precious lambs of the flock.

May 22, 23, I was in Grant township, Ringgold Co., where I had the pleasure of meeting my former “yoke fellow,” Eld. J. H. Morrison. We organized a church here of fifteen members. Four were baptized. A leader, deacon, and clerk were elected. All the members of the church, except one, are persons in middle life, and heads of families. Four or five are keeping the Sabbath, who

we hope, will unite with us soon. These dear friends seemed desirous to know and practice all the truth.

May 29, 30, I held meetings with the Sabbath-keepers in Taylor Co., near Conway. There are about a dozen in this part who fear God and are trying to keep his commandments. I hope they may “let their light so shine” that others may be led to obey God. Mt. Pleasant, June 11, 1880. C. A. WASHBURN.