Digest Of Letters

Eastern Baptist Association

June 10, 11 & 12, 1881
Ninth Anniversary

First Church, Surprise Valley

    Still without a pastor; have enjoyed the labors of our Missionary, J. D. Bonner, the fourth Sabbath in each month. through the warm weather. Bro. Howe and Bro. Henderson have preached a few times to us. Some of us are laboring in a Union School at Owl Creek.

    Statistics - Received, 2; dismissed, none; died, none; present membership, 17.

J.C. Brown, Clerk.

First Church, Goose Lake Valley

    During the two protracted meetings held in the winter, the Church was greatly revived. Rev. J. D. Bonner is still our pastor. Have enjoyed the labors of Revs. L.E. and H.M. Henderson at different times, have extended our work to Davis Creek. The Holy Spirit seems to be with us. Send for Minutes, $6.

    Statistics - Baptized, 10; received, 1; present number, 44.

First Church Of Dorrisville

    Rev. L.E. Henderson, our pastor, has not preached regularly to us, owing to bad weather, great distance to travel and sickness. Our Union School has been well attended. Send for Minutes, $5.

    Statistics - Dismissed by letter, 6; received by letter, 1; present number, 19.

C.G. Dorris, Clerk.

Second Church, Goose Lake Valley

    Our beloved pastor is still with us. Rev. L.E. Henderson held one protracted meeting.

    Statistics - Received by baptism, 2; by letter, 2; relation, 1; dismissed by letter, 1; died, 1; present number, 37; send for Minutes, $3.25.

R.H. Vernon, Clerk.

First Church, Lakeview, Oregon

    Elder L.E. Henderson, our pastor, preached to us once a month. The Church was organized March 18th, with our present number, 6, Ask admission into your body and the Association next year, with an interest in your prayers. Send for Minutes, $3.

J.T. Hunt, Clerk.