Dedication at Charlotte, Mich by I. D. Van Horn

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Tuesday, December 23, 1884

FromThe Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 61, No. 51

Dedication at Charlotte, Mich.

By I. D. Van Horn

The two closing days of November, 1884, marked a new era in the cause of the third angel's message in Charlotte. The church here have made a noble effort the past summer to build a house of worship, and that effort has been crowned with success. They now have a plain but neat house 26x44. Six feet are partitioned off from the front end for a hall and closets, leaving the audience room 26x38. This arrangement, together with the furnace for heating the entire building, makes it a pleasant place for meetings.

The dedication occurred at a time of pleasant weather, and the roads were in excellent condition. On the Sabbath, the brethren and sisters came in from the surrounding churches and the house was well filled. The services consisted of a Sabbath-school at 10 A. M. and sermon at 11, followed by a good social meeting. There was preaching service evening after the Sabbath, also Sunday morning at 10:30.

The dedication services were held on Sunday at 2:30 P. M. The house was full, mostly of people of the place. Everything passed off in good order, and we had the assurance that the Lord was present with his blessing. Eld. D. H. Lamson was present, and assisted in the services both Sabbath and Sunday; but the state of his health was such that he could not preach. We regret this much, for many were disappointed who expected to hear from him. Bro. L. O. Moore also assisted in the meetings.

Twenty-two years have gone by since the tent was first pitched in this place. Meetings have been kept up from that time to this, though held from house to house. The church now numbers thirty-five members, only about half of whom live near enough to attend meetings regularly.

We have continued the meetings to the present time, but the attendance is small, and but few seem interested. But the cause will grow from this time, and we hope to see the lovers of Bible truth taking their stand with us.

I. D. Van Horn.