Argentina by Arturo Fulton

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 11, 1909

Argentina

By Arturo Fulton

After the close of the Ramirez camp-meeting, Elders G. Block and Victor E. Thomann remained to follow up the work. Elder Thomann reports as follows: “The meetings held after the conference have been blessed of the Lord in a visible manner. The attendance has ranged from three hundred to five hundred persons, who listen with profound interest to the word of God. Many manifest their desire to unite with the church. At present there are about sixteen who love the truth and have begun to keep the commandments of the Lord; they have left off their vices, and the idols of Romanism, and have requested baptism. As we bade them good-by, many were in tears, nearly all thanking us for the word of the Lord, and urging us to continue the work.”

Elder L. A. Rojas reports his work in San Nicolas and Rosario: “Although he had been sick and was not yet well, Prof. W. C. John arrived to help in the work, December 17. That evening we had an excellent revival meeting, in which we heard with joy the good testimonies. After visiting the brethren and interested ones we went on to Rosario. Thursday we crossed the river to an island on which was the home of a family named Figueroa, who received us with great pleasure. We had an enjoyable time studying the Bible with them and another

family who are interested. The next morning they returned with us to Alberdi, where on Sabbath we had the pleasure of burying four precious souls in baptism. The following Sabbath we were unable to have baptism in San Nicolas, but held it the next Thursday. Two souls went forward in the rite; the Sabbath following one more was baptized. Praise the Lord for all that he has done! and may we see these seven persons saved in the kingdom of the Lord. The help and counsel of Professor John were very acceptable at this time. The Methodist minister, who recently accepted the truth, has entered the canvassing work. He has had good success, and is of good courage.”

We are very thankful to the Mission Board for their generous response in sending new workers. Elder C. E. Knight is nicely located in Belgrano, a suburb of Buenos Aires, and is learning the Spanish rapidly. Brother Arthur Warren, from Watford, England, surprised us by arriving unexpectedly. He began at once with the work in the printing department. His help was greatly needed, and because of the promptness of the Mission Board in answering our appeal, the work can go on uninterrupted. There is a bright future for the work in this field.

ARTURO FULTON.