Jamaica by H. LOUIE MIGNOTT

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 7, 1915

Jamaica

By H. LOUIE MIGNOTT

H. LOUIE MIGNOTT

ST. MARY.—“The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.” Of a truth, our hearts were made glad when we realized that the time had come to organize the company of believers in the vicinity of Gayle into a church. On Sabbath morning, August 21, nine believers were buried with their Lord in baptism, and added to the company, while seven others are now awaiting the rite. The ordinances of the Lord’s house were for the first time celebrated by these believers.

In the evening we were greatly blessed by the presence of Elder Haysmer and Elder and Mrs. Boger. The brethren each gave a short and inspiring discourse, which was greatly enjoyed. The next day the believers assembled with the object of being organized into a

church. They numbered over forty.

After a most salutary talk by Elder Boger on the principles of organization, he and Elder Haysmer proceeded with the organizing of the church. Officers were elected, and other business attended to in an orderly manner. The name of this church is Grantsville.

At 11:30 A. M., the same day, the building was dedicated to the service of Jehovah. The dedicatory sermon was preached by the president of the union conference. The financial statement showed that the building cost $640.79.

At 7:30 P. M. a very large congregation listened with good attention to a lecture given by Brother Boger on the second advent of Jesus. He used the stereopticon to illustrate his theme. The people went away deeply impressed by the things which they had seen and heard. We hope to see many take their stand on the side of righteousness. “Fear not, . . . be glad and rejoice; for the Lord will do great things.”