• "From Nebraska Mission" by D. S. Warner. The Church Advocate 38 (November 5, 1873): 5.
• "From Crete, Nebraska" by E. D. Aller. The Church Advocate 38 (November 26, 1873): 5.

      If the Lord will, we propose commencing a protracted meeting in the Crete bethel on the fourth of October, to continue at least two weeks, and as much longer as the interest of the meeting will justify, if that should be all winter. Elders Bolton and Warner, and all the dear brethren and sisters in Nebraska and elsewhere who can come to our aid are most cordially invited. Our ordinance meeting in June was attended by helpers from Palmyra, Omaha and Seward; and the good effects of their presence and aid are seen and felt to this day, and will tell to all eternity. Since then seven have joined our little band here, and others are almost ready to cast their lots in with the Church of God. Come again, noble workers; come again and bring others with you. Let many others come. Pastors and people, all who can, come in the name of Jesus; and we will welcome and care for you; and God will bless you, and make you a blessing to the faithful little church here, and to this young and growing city.

      Let those who cannot come pray for the success of this special effort. Crete belongs to the whole body. Brethren of the Church of God everywhere, pray for us.

            Yours in the work,

[The Church Advocate 38 (September 10, 1873): 5.]

      E. D. Aller's "Come to Crete Meeting" was first published in The Church Advocate, Vol. 38, No. 19 (September 10, 1873), p. 5. The electronic version has been transcribed from a copy of the article provided by Jean Leathers, Archivist of the Churches of God Historical Society.

      Addenda and corrigenda are earnestly solicited.

Ernie Stefanik
Derry, PA

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Updated 15 July 2003.