KANSAS

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Tuesday, May 12, 1885

FromAdvent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 62, No. 19

EMPORIA.—I am still laboring here, and expect to remain until the 18th. Precious souls are embracing the truth every week. Our workers have invited me to visit now, where a short time ago there was much prejudice that people would hardly read our publications. Although we have labored here seven months, there appears no reason for discontinuing the work, as the prospect for good results is more encouraging now than at any time before. I hold preaching service Sabbaths and first days, and do colporting during the week. GEO. H. SMITH.

CHARD, MOUND CITY, AND CENTERVILLE.—11, 12, we held three meetings with the friends at Chard. Found them still maintaining their meetings and Sabbath-school. The enemy had been busying to tear down the work there, and as a result they were faltering; but courage was restored, and we believe the vine planted there will yet bear fruit to the glory of God.

April 18, 19, held seven meetings at Mound City. As the ordinances of the Lord’s house were celebrated, the Spirit of the Master seemed near, and all felt to rejoice in the privilege. Sunday, one young man was baptized, and admitted into church fellowship.

April 25, 26, I was at Centerville. This is the oldest church in the State. Although the truth has been preached here a long time, there is still quite an interest to hear. The attendance at our meetings was large. This shows what can be done when people are circumspect. The Lord gave freedom in speaking, and we took courage in sowing the seed, for we believed some was falling on good ground. T. H. GRAY.