Patagonia by A. G. Nelson

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 11, 1915

Patagonia

By A. G. Nelson

A. G. NELSON

The work is onward in Patagonia. There are no extraordinary experiences to report, but there is a steady advance. We have put out considerable literature, and are studying with a number of interested persons. Our Sabbath school has a membership of twelve. Some of those who have accepted the message are doing good service in the canvassing work. One good, substantial man is doing successful work canvassing for Videntes and “Daniel and the Revelation.” We have four boys between nine and thirteen who are real little missionaries. Every opportunity they are out distributing and selling papers. They are making good progress in the study of the Bible. They often offer prayer in the meetings, and their circumspect and obedient lives reveal a living Christian experience. They are strict in tithe paying, and very liberal in their donations, which they earn themselves by the sale of literature. The mother said of one of the boys, “Stanley would give all his money for missionary work if we would let him.”

We are waiting now for word from Brother Westphal to know if money was voted for a cart and a horse. We want to start a colporteur wagon to the camps among the shepherds. I am planning to go to the Falklands this summer to see if an interest can be started there. [He wrote August 31.]

It has been mud, slush, rain, ice, or snow continually for five months, but the spring winds and the thaw are beginning, so we shall soon have better roads. [It is winter in Patagonia when it is summer in the United States.] Our courage is good, and we are thankful for God's continual blessings. We want to be faithful until the work is finished, and then with you have a home in his kingdom.