Manitoba by E. M. Chapman

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 2, 1915

Manitoba

By E. M. Chapman

AFTER our good camp meeting held at Brandon last summer, we tried to spread our small force of workers over the field in such a way as to reach the greatest number of persons possible. We have only three ordained and two licensed men—a very small force compared to the needs of the field.

Elder H. J. Dirksen, our German worker, before leaving for Oregon, endeavored to finish the work he had started in Morden, and spent some time in visiting the German brethren in the province. As a result of his effort, four were baptized.

Brother David Guldbrandson, who recently came to work for the Icelandic people in Winnipeg, has made a good start. One sister has been baptized, and her son is attending our school at Hutchinson, Minn. We expect soon to organize an Icelandic church in Winnipeg.

Elder V. W. Robb and wife were requested to work at Swan River, and were accompanied to this place by Frank Finch and wife, of Brandon. These young people rendered good help in the tent effort. Failing to get the hearing they desired, they moved to Dauphin, a city of considerable size, where the interest was better. They are still at this place, and expect to organize a church soon. At Swan River three began the observance of the Sabbath, and at Dauphin seven have signed the covenant, and others are expected to do so soon.

Brother G. R. Soper and wife pitched their tent in Minitonas, but later it was thought best for him to move to Swan River, where he could follow up the interest in the town and also in the surrounding country.

The writer and his family pitched a tent in Rivers. We have found it quite difficult to get a congregation, but by patient continuance we have found some interested ones. We have baptized five, and several others are keeping the Sabbath.

Five have been baptized into the Winnipeg church, and one brother who had formerly been baptized has united with the church.

The total number baptized since camp meeting is twenty-four, and there are almost as many more observing the Sabbath who have not yet received baptism.

The Sabbath school work is onward, three new schools have been started, and Sister Robb is working faithfully to keep all the schools up to the standard set by the Sabbath School Department. We are also doing what we can to build up the young people's work.

While we may not have a large report, we are of good courage, for we know this is the Lord's work, and that he is preparing honest hearts to receive his word. Pray for us that we may work wisely.

E. M. CHAPMAN.