First Visit to Michigan . At Jackson, Mich., we found the church in great confusion. While I was among them, the Lord instructed me regarding their condition, and I endeavored to bear a straightforward testimony. Some refused to heed the counsel given, and began to fight against my testimony; and here began what later became known as the Messenger party. {LS 149.2}

Første besøg i Michigan
I Jackson, Mich., fandt vi menigheden i stor forvirring. Medens jeg var iblandt dem, instruerede Herren mig om deres tilstand, og jeg dristede mig til at frembære et ligefremt vidnesbyrd. Nogle nægtede at give agt på rådene, og begyndte at kæmpe imod mine vidnesbyrd, og her begyndte det, som senere blev til Messenger-partiet.