Korea

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 4, 1908

[Brother F. W. Field of Japan sends the following extract from a recent letter which he had received from Sister Mimi Scharffenburg of Soonan, Korea. — Ed.]

“I AM having interesting meetings with the sisters in Pyeng Yang every Thursday. On Tuesday afternoons a company of women gather for Bible study a few villages north of here, where I also have some very interesting experiences. The three oldest young ladies in the school here make good progress in their work; so do the rest, but these three are especially earnest in wanting a preparation for the work. We are also trying to put into practise what we learn. On Fridays these three sisters and myself go out into the neighboring villages, visiting from house to house, trying to interest the people in the truth. We divide, and go two by two. The girls can hardly wait to hear the others tell of the experiences they have had in the houses they visited. By going out with them in this way, I learn much about the customs of the people, etc. My teacher is also very good about explaining to me all about their belief, etc., which is a great help to me in getting better acquainted with the people. I would like to be out with them more, but I feel that I can not do more, while the school work is going on, together with language study.

“There are a number of girls who want to come to school, but have no means. I have been thinking a good deal about what kind of work they could do while in school, to make their living. They say that it takes only three yen ($1.50) a month to pay for their food and fuel.”