ARKANSAS by J. G. Wood

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

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

ARKANSAS

By J. G. Wood

SPRINGDALE.—Jan. 23 to Feb. 19 I held meetings, with a very good interest, near Carter’s store, in Washington county, where one family of our people lived. Twelve signed the covenant to keep the Sabbath, and twenty signed the temperance pledge. Sabbath-school was organized and a leader appointed for their meetings. Next I visited Hindsville, where I preached four years ago. I found that some had moved away. A few are still keeping the Sabbath, and some are deeply interested, who I trust will yet decide in favor of the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.

March 6 I went to Benton county, where Bro. and Scoles had been holding meetings for about six weeks. Eighteen had signed the covenant, and taken their stand upon God’s eternal truth. This included one of two Seventh-day Adventist families who were already living in that vicinity. We have since visited those companies, and encouraged them in present truth.

We have just closed a three weeks’ series of meetings at Springdale, in which Brn. Wellman and Scoles rendered efficient help. I reviewed, with telling effect, the arguments against the Sabbath and Seventh-day Adventists, written by a Disciple preacher who has a reputation as a debater in this country, he being present at the time. The interest in our meetings was good to the close. Fourteen were added to the church, and the same number baptized. J. G. WOOD.

April 14.