p. 17 | Openings in Georgia by Arthur L. Manous

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 25, 1908

Openings in Georgia

By Arthur L. Manous

WE are pleased to be able to report progress in the closing message in the “Empire State of the South.” The Lord is wonderfully blessing every effort put forth here in advancing the message; and to him we give all the praise.

The openings in Georgia for self-supporting workers are many. This is the largest of all the States east of the Mississippi River, embracing 59,475 square miles, divided into one hundred forty-six counties having a population of about two million six hundred thousand.

We have a very heavy burden to carry, as the workers are few, and the State is so large. There are about one hundred counties which have never been entered with our books; one hundred thirty counties in which “Daniel and the Revelation” has never been introduced; and about one hundred thirty-five counties in which “Great Controversy” has not entered at all. The whole State is practically unentered with “Desire of Ages” and “Patriarchs and Prophets.”

Truly our needs are great, and the openings are many. The few workers we have in the field are being wonderfully blessed. We have two canvassers now working for “Great Controversy.” Their last week’s report shows twenty-six and twenty-eight orders for this important book. We also have two canvassers on the large book, “Daniel and the Revelation.” One worked seventy-nine hours, and took thirty-three orders; the other worked seventy-five hours, and took thirty-six orders. Truly the angels of God are going before the canvassers in this field.

We feel sure that this field and its needs will, when rightly understood, appeal to many souls in the stronger and better worked conferences, especially when it is remembered that we have only about one hundred forty-one Sabbath-keepers, all told. We wish to thank those who have manifested an interest in our behalf. We believe that God is placing a burden upon many more to join us in this needy but fruitful field.

We shall be glad to correspond with any who may have a burden to spread the printed page in Georgia. Our camp-meeting is planned to be held in Atlanta, August 6-16. This would be an excellent time to reach Georgia, and meet our little band of workers and Sabbath-keepers. Address the conference president, Elder George W. Wells, 77 Beecher St., Atlanta, Ga., or the writer at 602 Capitol Ave., Atlanta, Ga.

ARTHUR L. MANOUS, Field Agent.