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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · March 3, 1885

FromAdvent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 62, No. 9

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ALABAMA

By G. G. Rupert

CHOCTAW AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES.—Feb. 5, I left home to visit the brethren in Alabama. Remained there till Feb. 19. Our first place for meeting was with the brethren at Silas. Found them anxious to hear the word spoken again. Our meetings were very interesting. Two persons were baptized, an elder was elected and ordained, and the ordinances were celebrated. Nothing of note had been accomplished here lately for the advancement of the truth; but when the importance of supporting the cause by tithing was presented, also the duty of engaging in the missionary work, new resolutions were made. Four copies of “Sunshine” were purchased by four persons, with a view to using them in canvassing. All signified their willingness to support a minister who would give his whole time to the advancement of the cause. Obtained two subscriptions for REVIEW, one for Signs, one for Good Health, and sold $27 worth of books.
From Silas I went forty miles through the pine woods to Washington Co. Here I met Bro. Dickey and family, who were glad to see me. Meetings were held at his house. On account of the severe illness of a sister our meetings were hindered. At this place, some are not living up to the light they have received in regard to health reform and the use of tobacco. As would be expected, there is not that interest in the truth that there should be. We labored to help them, and hope, as they promised, they will strive to overcome.
The cause in Alabama has had some distracting influences the last year; but we can see no reason why the truth may not prosper there as well as elsewhere. We know it will when those who profess it live up to the privileges they have. Bro. Clark will engage in the work of canvassing for “Thoughts” and “Sunshine” in Mobile. My visit was a very pleasant one, and I trust will be the means of accomplishing some good.
I am now spending a day or two in New Orleans, till I can get a boat across the Gulf to Tampa, Fla. Some more laborers from Illinois and Minnesota have arrived to help in the mission here. This mission, like all other places where work is to be accomplished, should be furnished with the industrious and devoted. Others are hindrances.
G. G. RUPERT.