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From: "Wayne Webb" <>
Subject: [BRE] Gospel Messenger Offering #15 - Sept. 14, 2008
Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2008 11:41:56 -0400


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Gospel Messenger, 1886, Vol. 24, No. 36, Sept. 14, 1886, pp. 572-573.


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>From Beach Grove, Madison Co., Ind.

The angel has come down and has been troubling the water, and the afflicted souls are stepping, therefore, since our last report, we have led nine precious souls into the troubled water and there buried the old Adamic man. We will also say, that the Beach Grove love-fest will commence at 3 P. M. Come, brethren and sisters. May God bless the Messenger! D. R. Richards [David Riley Richards]

>From Nevada, Mo.

We have about an average crop of all kinds of grain, and vegetables, and in view of all the mercies of oru blessed and divine Benefactor, we are trying to labor for the Master. The home minister [Thomas Jefferson Simmons?] commenced a meeting, the 14th, on the border of our district. Up to this time, ten precious souls have made the good confession, and were buried with Christ in baptism, we trust, to walk in newness of life. S. Click [Samuel Click]

>From the Bethlehem Church, Va.

On last Saturday our annual church visit was reported, and all are in the faith and in love and union. The business passed off pleasantly. Bro. Miller, from the Mountain Normal School, was with us, and preached one sermon on Saturay and two on Sunday. He preached the word with power, and we think good impressions were made. We arranged to have our love-feast Oct. 23, commencing at 4 P. M. A general invitation is extended. Eleven have been added to the church since our last report, six by baptism, and five who had wandered away, restored to fellowship. Daniel Peters.
Helms, Va.

>From Sand Creek Church, Kan.

By request of Bro. M. M. E. [Matthew Mays Eshelman], I take this occasion to inform the readers of te G. M. of our concil-meeting, which was held Aug. 24. On the evening of the 23rd, three of our missionary ministers, M. M. E. and B. Whitmer [Benjamin B. Whitmer], of Belleville, and John Hollinger, of Russell, Kan., came to our place. On the next morning we went with them to council. Our meeting was pleasant, and one we enjoyed very much indeed. Bro. Warner [Schuyler C. Warner] having moved away, it was necessary to elect another minister. Bro. Geo. Buckmaster [George Washington Buckmaster] was called to the ministry. May the Lord give him wisdom, strength and ability to accomplish the great work before him.-We pray the Lord to give him grace sufficient to overcome all the trials and difficulties which await him, and be able to overcome all evil with good. Our elder, John Newcomer, of Dorrance, sent us word that he wishes to resign. His request was granted. Elders M. M. E. and J. Hollinger were chosen as overseers of our church. Letters of membership were granted to Bro. Warner and wife. Peace and queitude reigned throughout the meeting. We feel much encouraged, and kindly invite thouse brethren to come again and stay longer. If our ministers in the East could only realize and feel the necessity of coming west, where they are so much needed, and the churches suffering for proper ministerial aid. We hope that many, or some, at least, will heed the calls, and come out here to western Kansas and build up churches. Mary Hildebrand.
Nicodemus, Kan.


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