IOWA by L. Mc Coy

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Tuesday, March 10, 1885.

FromThe Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 62, No. 10. Whole No. 1605.

IOWA

By L. Mc Coy

PILOT GROVE, KEOTA, SALINA, AND MONROE.—

Jan. 9 I met with the church at Pilot Grove, spending 10 days and speaking five times. These brethren are holding on faithfully, and although no notice of meetings had been given, a good outside interest in the work was manifested.

Jan. 24 I was at Keota. Found the faithful few promptly at the first meeting. The attendance from outside was small. May God bless these faithful lonely ones.

Feb. 12 I was with the little company at Salina. Amidst storms and immense snow-drifts, we met a warm reception and enjoyed a good meeting. How glad I was to find all those who had recently accepted the Advent message still deeply interested in the work, and to witness their progress in the divine life, in the wonderful transformation wrought by the plain, sanctifying truth of God. Although confined to a private house for our meetings, there were present those not of our faith, among them the M. E. minister. God is blessing this little band, and yet they have but little ministerial help. May the Lord keep them faithful to the end. There is a good interest manifested in each of these churches to carry forward the canvass work.

I had the pleasure of meeting with Bro. Olsen and wife at Monroe, Feb. 20-24. Bro. Farnsworth and wife were also present. This was an interesting meeting. I trust a very profitable meeting to all in attendance. The preaching was very practical and searching. The Lord came into our meeting by his melting Spirit, and backsliders and sinners were wrought upon; some ten willing souls entered the service of God. This church was sadly in need of a timely and blessed meeting. Church officers were elected and ordained. May these dear brethren heed the admonitions given and walk in the advancing light.

From Monroe I went to Polk City, eighteen miles north of Des Moines, where I found a neat church-house open and a good audience waiting to hear. Bro. G. S. Chambers has worked up an interest here, and the people are as friendly and kind as old brethren. Several are already convinced, and confess the truth, who are intelligent, godly people. Have given two discourses to a full house. How much we need the help of God in this mighty work. Bro. Chambers is an efficient worker. Pray for us. Feb. 26. L. Mc Coy.