Mission Notes

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 5, 1909

RECENTLY Elder J. T. Boettcher received a letter from a brother in far-off Siberia, which says: “About a year ago, five families of us moved to Siberia. We are keeping the Sabbath, and are in harmony with all the truths taught by Seventh-day Adventists. Since we came here, three other families have accepted the truth. Now we wish to unite with you; so please send us a worker who can instruct us further and organize us fully. We will gladly pay all expenses.”

ONE of the workers writes from Tonga Islands: “The last day of our Tongan school was an occasion of special interest. The pupils, who had no knowledge of English when they entered the school, were able to recite appropriate selections in English. Samples of the work done by the children were exhibited to the parents and friends present. Two of the highest chiefs in the island were there, and occupied seats on the platform. They spoke of their appreciation of the good work done by the school. Since the holidays began, about twelve others have made application to enter the school next year.”

THE number of Mohammedans converted to Christianity may be comparatively small, as it pleases critics of missions to disparagingly assert, but the leaven of liberty which was introduced into Mohammedan countries through Protestant missionary schools is responsible for the overthrow of the despotisms which have blighted those countries for centuries. In Turkey and Persia the movements for constitutional government may be traced to the influence of the schools alluded to. These struggles will be accompanied by social as well as political changes, the end of which it is impossible to forecast. Who will say that great religious changes will not also take place?—The United Presbyterian.