A General Meeting in Sao Paulo, Brazil
By F. W. Spies
THIS meeting was held at Itapetininga, January 8-13. The attendance was not very large, from the fact that we have not many members in this part of the state. Nevertheless a good interest was manifested on the part of all, and the testimonies borne gave expression of confidence, hope, and joy in the Lord. The evening meetings were also attended by the people of the city. Several recommendations were presented at the business sessions, by the committee on plans. The first was an expression of thanks to God for the blessings which he had bestowed upon the work in this mission during the past year, and of a renewed consecration to his service. Another recommended that all our brethren take an active part in the circulation of the special number of the Arauto da Verdade, endeavoring to extend its circulation. In a further recommendation, the meeting declared itself in harmony with the resolution recently adopted by the Brazilian division of the South American Union Conference Committee, that a four months' course of instruction be planned for at Sao Bernardo, for such persons as wish to prepare themselves for the work. The latter recommendation and the discussion raised by it, created such an interest in the proposed institute that six persons at once expressed their desire to have a part in it, some of whom are men of mature years. And we believe that at Itarare, through which we must pass on our way to the southern conferences, we shall find several more. This would make a goodly number for Sao Paulo. This is certainly encouraging. We also hope that about six from the other fields will take part in this course. But as most, if not all, of those who take part in the above-mentioned course of training will begin their future work in the cause in the canvassing field, we shall be in great need of a good, experienced leader for the canvassing work. We sincerely hope the Lord will send the needed helper.