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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Tuesday, February 24, 1885

FromThe Review and Herald, Vol. 62, No. 8

KANSAS

SURVEY.—My meetings on the Big Medicine still continue, but are nearly broken up by the cold weather; but when the weather was favorable, there was a good turnout. Have partially canvassed the Sabbath question. Some seem interested. There has been no open opposition. Am following up with visiting from house to house. Pray for me, dear brethren, that some in this place may accept the message. N. J. BOWERS.

Feb. 10.

AMONG THE CHURCHES.—Met with the church at Portis Dec. 1, 1884. Found that the enemy had made deep inroads on the church. Remained with them ten days, holding two meetings each day. The preaching was calculated to inspire confidence in the message, and to show the necessity of continued Christian growth and stability of character. A deep heart searching work was commenced, the Spirit of the Lord drew near, and before the meetings closed a number of those who had grown cold and given up the truth, once more united themselves with this people. One began the observance of the Sabbath for the first time. Have since urged the subject of tithing, all present pledging themselves to take up this duty.

From that place I went to Kirwin. The weather was extremely cold, and the church badly scattered, so I held but one meeting. The church for the most part seem of good courage.

After returning home I again came to this field of labor, visiting the Lebanon church. This church has suffered greatly from dissensions and removals. The Lord helped to bear the straight testimony, and some seemed aroused to their condition. Hope to visit them again soon.

Am now on my way to Crescent. From thence I shall go to Bull City, where I expect to meet Eld. Cook Feb. 21, 22. Am of good courage. Brethren, pray for the work in this part of the field.

Feb. 7. CHAS. W. FLAIZ.