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From an 1887 magazine.
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From: "Wayne Webb" <SpiWebb(a)aol.com>
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"'Montgomery'"
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Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 2:17 AM
Subject: [MONTGOMERY_CO_OH] Gospel Messenger Offering - 1887
CORRESPONDENCE.
>From Bachelor's Run Church, Ind.
Bro. J. H. Miller held some very interesting meetings for us. His
preaching
was well received, and we think much good was done. Come again, Bro.
Miller.
A few of those who came to the church when we had so many accessions, have
gone out from us. We hope the dear brethren who are gathering so many into
the fold of Christ, will be careful that all who come are converted to the
truth, otherwise they bring trouble into the church, and in the end go to
other organizations.
Bro. David Neff was at our quarterly meeting; everything passed off
pleasantly, and the best of feeling prevailed. With a very small
exception,
the church is in a healthy condition, as far as we are able to judge. As
there was some important work before the church, we thought it proper to
call Bro. Neff to our assistance, as he is well established in the order
of
the general Brotherhood. Just such a person should be on hand when there
is
important work in the church to do. Bro. David Niccum was ordained as an
elder; and brethren Sanford Seawright and Riley Montgomery were advanced
to
the second degree of the ministry. This work was done almost by the
unanimous consent of the church. May they prove faithful in their calling!
Hiel Hamilton.
[Note from Wayne: For you historians out there please make note of the
ministerial and eldership information in this item.]
>From Sugar Ridge Church, Mich.
We were encouraged on our Christian journey by Bro. Samuel Weimer, of
Harbor
Springs, Mich. The people ask, "Will he come again?" Such preaching we
like
to hear. I wonder when our ministering brethren, living in the different
counties in Michigan, south of us, will do as Bro. Weimer did? People will
accept the truth here as well as elsewhere. Brethren, can't you give us
some
help as you pass into well-established churches? Don't you believe we need
help to build up our little flock here? Don't get alarmed about the lake,
for we live twelve miles from it. I see some brethren spent a great deal
of
time in Indiana, where there are plenty of able speakers. Who will come
and
hold a series of meetings for us?
Wm. H. Kree.
Custer, Mich.
>From Mondovi, Lincoln Co., W. T.
I am thinking of the many brethren and sisters who are this Lord's Day
enjoying the blessed privilege of attending public worship. We have lived
here five years, and but once in that time have we enjoyed the privilege
of
receiving of the pure water of life fresh from the living fountain. Dear
brethren and sisters, you who have not tried it know nothing of the trials
of living isolated. We have many temptations to contend with. Satan comes
up
on every side, throwing out inducements, and, as a way-worn traveler, the
weary feet sometimes step aside the narrow path. Thanks be to God, that,
by
his help, we are trying to keep the path as best we can, through all
opposition. It almost seems useless to call for help, as there are many
calls in the G. M. that seemingly go unheeded. We, as a great many more,
are
in limited circumstances, and have not the means with which to pay a
minister to come and preach for us. Have we no general mission fund? If
the
funds would be used for hunting up isolated members, and building up
churches where the gospel in its true light has not yet been heard, I
think
the purse strings would be loosed, and all would give more cheerfully;
many
poor hearts would be made to rejoice. Brethren and sisters, pray for us in
our isolated condition, that we may hear the gospel sound as well as you.
Grant, oh Heavenly Father, that the eyes of thy dear children every-where
may be opened wider, that they may more fully understand the importance of
missionary work, and act accordingly.
Nettie E. Flory.
>From Crooked Creek Church, Washington Co., Ia.
On March 5, we held our quarterly conference; business passed off
pleasantly. We gave some letters of membership to some who moved away from
us. We wish them success in their new homes, and hope we may always be
united in the Master's cause. In the evening Bro. A. Wolf preached for us,
from the words, "If the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the
ungodly
and the sinner appear"? During the winter we have had but little
preaching.
Our elder, John Thomas, was sick, and Bro. A. Senger was absent on a visit
in Virginia. We were glad to meet together for worship again. We will
gladly
welcome any of our ministers who will come and encourage us on our way
Zionward. D. P. Miller.
>From Decatur County, Iowa.
By request of the Brethren of Locust Grove, Wayne Co., Ind., wife and I
left
Garden Grove, Iowa, Jan. 20; commenced meeting on the evening of the 22nd.
Had sixteen evening meetings; also a number of day meetings. Eld. J. C.
Caylor assisted a few days. On account of bad weather and roads, the
attendance was not large, but it was all that could be expected, under the
circumstances. We hope the church was strengthened. Five accepted Christ,
and were baptized. God help us all to be faithful ! This is the locality
in
which we spent our youthful days. We moved from here to Iowa in 1857. We
found only a few of our former acquaintances. These were renewed, and many
new ones formed. God bless the dear brethren, sisters and friends for
their
unmerited kindness to us! Met with the Brethren at the Brick church on
Feb.
13; visited relatives in Henry, Madison and Howard counties; also at
Decatur, Ill. Arrived home Feb. 26. Thank God for his protecting care; all
praise to his name! Lewis M. Kob.
>From Loramie's Church, Shelby Co., Ohio.
We are making some progress in the good work of the Master. Feb. 13 two
more
were added to the church by baptism. On the 26th of the same month, we
held
our quarterly meeting. Business was transacted in a Christian spirit.
Brethren Jacob Hollinger and E. M. Danford were elected delegates to the
District Meeting. We are few in number, hence decided not to send a
delegate
to A. M. The poor were not forgotten, and the missionary work was attended
to.
Jonas Deeter.
>From Falls City, Nebr.
A letter reached me from J. D. Rosenberger, Souderton, Pa., containing
$2.00
for the Salem church. This sum came from the Hatfield Poor Fund. The
letter
also states that sister Mary Brooks did not give her post-office address,
hence the contribution was sent to me to forward. For the benefit of
others
who may feel like contributing, I will give her address, Salem, Richardson
Co., Nebr. Sister Sumstine's is the same; mine is as above. Any money sent
to either will be reported in G. M., and applied to defraying the debt now
hanging on the shoulders of our dear, active sister. Promises that were
made
to her and not carried out, leave her in a rather unpleasant condition,
and
I hope it may draw sufficiently upon the sympathy of our well-to-do
Brethren
that she may be relieved of the burden, as the money is nearly all due.
Immediate action is requested. I am well acquainted with the case, and can
fully sympathize with her. Any further information will be gladly given by
the undersigned.
R. K. Berkeybile.
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