p. 765 | ILLINOIS by G. F. Shonk

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Tuesday, December 2, 1884

FromThe Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 61, No. 48

ILLINOIS

By G. F. Shonk

AMONG THE CHURCHES.—I left home Oct. 10. From that date to the 15th I held meetings and visited among the brethren at West Salem. We had some excellent meetings. From the 16th to the 22d I spent with the friends at Keenville. The friends here are building a house of worship. They have it ready to plaster. I next spent a few days with the friends at Fitzgerrell. There are three families of Sabbath-keepers here. Two of them seem to be trying to keep pace with the message.

From Oct. 27 to Nov. 5, I was with the friends at Webber Grove. The Spirit of the Lord was present to bless. Five were baptized, and six were added to the church. From the 7th to the 12th I was at Du Quoin, holding Bible-readings, preaching, and visiting. One was added to their number. Nov. 13-15, I held meetings at a place called Gracey, nine miles south-east of Carbondale. I preached five times. There is one family of Sabbath-keepers there, and they were very much encouraged. G. F. SHONK.