p. 140 | PENNSYLVANIA by D. T. Fredericks

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

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

PENNSYLVANIA

By D. T. Fredericks

ROARING BRANCH.—Thursday, Jan. 28, I started for this place to visit the church and hold the quarterly meeting, which had been unavoidably delayed. This meeting was one of great interest. I joined the church at this time, making a company of thirty-three, all but one of whom had accepted the truth since our meetings commenced last summer. None of them had any knowledge of the manner of conducting meetings, and had never witnessed the ordinance of feet-washing. Some were doubtful and timid, but all joined in the exercise, and received such proof that God blesses his downtrodden grace that all doubts were removed and the church greatly strengthened. It was a solemn season. The subject of tithing was introduced and favorably received. About twenty-eight dollars was paid in, which was a good beginning, considering circumstances. Staid here a week, and held six meetings. The Spirit of the Lord was with us. The outside interest is increasing, and others are deciding to obey the truth. Some attended the late meeting who would not go to the tent last summer, and were interested. This interest should be followed up. The presence of Bro. Loughhead and family and Bro. Baker of Alba church, was an encouragement to all.

Feb. 20. D. T. FREDERICKS.