p. 252 | Indiana Field Reports: Benton and Brookston Churches

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Tuesday, April 21, 1885

FromAdvent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 62, No. 16

Indiana Field Reports: Benton and Brookston Churches

Indiana.

BENTON, APRIL 14.—I have been here nearly two weeks. Have given sixteen discourses to interested listeners, and taken three orders for “Sunshine” Signs. We trust some good has been done as a result of our efforts in the fear of God to save souls. Bitter prejudice from men of influence has been against us. On account of the rent of our house and other expenses connected with it, it seemed advisable to abandon it for the present. I have received an invitation to speak in a neighboring school when the weather becomes warmer. A. E. STUTZMAN.

AMONG THE CHURCHES.—I have been laboring at the churches ever since the General Conference. Have been quite successful, by the blessing of the Lord, in bringing new ones to the light of the truth and in strengthening our older brethren. March 26 to April 2, I was with the new company at Brookston. The meetings were excellent. We closed with a prayer and social meeting, at which twenty-six took part in prayer. Will meet with them again the first Sabbath and Sunday in May, at which time about thirty will be baptized, and a church organized. The future for this company is bright; they will keep near the Lord. They have a house of worship in process of erection, but money is so scarce in this part of the State that the work moves slowly; yet we hope that they will be able to finish it this autumn. My courage is good in the Lord. J. M. R.

NORTH LIBERTY.—The district quarterly meeting was held at this place, according to appointment, April 11, 12. Eld. Lane had expected to attend the meeting, but as he anticipates starting for Europe sooner than he had intended, he thought it impossible for him to be present. By request of Eld. Lane I filled the appointment. I was surprised at so large an attendance of those not of our faith. I attribute it largely to the earnest efforts of our brethren and sisters in scattering reading matter. I had a very pleasant visit with the M. E. minister. He had never met any of our people until he came to this place, but said that he found them very devoted and earnest in trying to get others to see what we believe, and I thought it showed a good spirit. He and his wife attended our meetings. The ordinances were celebrated Sabbath afternoon, and as we partook of the emblems of the broken body and shed blood of our dear Saviour, God came very near by his Holy Spirit.

The tract meeting was held Sunday afternoon. The churches in the district except one reported; members were added to the society. Seven meetings in all were held, closing Sunday night with a full house. I believe that if a series of meetings could be held here, much good could be done. I left the brethren greatly encouraged. May God help the brethren to be faithful in doing their duty, which is to do all they can to spread the truth. M. G. HUFFMAN. April 14.