Southern California by F. I. Richardson

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 19, 1908

Southern California

By F. I. Richardson

SANTA BARBARA.—The message is being carried here by house-to-house work, Bible readings, etc. This was thought to be advisable as the weather at this time of year is liable to be such as to interfere with a revival effort. The Lord is blessing the work. On the twelfth of January eight persons were baptized, seven of whom united with the church. Others are much interested.

The last two weeks of January we spent at the Fernando Academy, assisting in Elder R. S. Owen's place, while he attended the Pacific Union conference. As the days came and went, the condition of the school gradually unfolded to us. The general harmony that prevails among the students and faculty, the interest the students manifest in their studies, and above all, the spiritual condition, are truly a cause for rejoicing. More than one hundred of the one hundred fifty students have started in the service of the Master, and still others are following their example. We feel that this school should be encouraged by our prayers, our influence, and our means.

F. I. RICHARDSON.