Espirito Santo, Brazil
By J. W. WESTPHAL
The last general meeting of the season in Brazil was held at Cerro Pelado, state of Espirito Santo, beginning Sabbath, June 13. We have in this state three churches, with a membership of about one hundred fifty, including scattered Sabbath-keepers. For three years they had had no laborer in the state, and received help only from a short visit once a year. In view of the fact that they had been faithful in the payment of the tithe, which was practically all used outside of the state, they had become dissatisfied with their neglected condition. It was therefore a great relief to them when we brought with us Brother Joseph Lindermann, Sr., with his family, to locate and permanently labor for the spread of the message in Espirito Santo, and there is every prospect that he will fit into this field acceptably. Owing to the distances and the difficulties of travel, the attendance was not large, but the different churches were all represented. Besides Brother Lindermann, Elder F. W. Spies and the writer were present. There were some battles to be fought, and some victories to be won. While there is still much to be done, I believe we have in sight brighter days for the work in that state. On my way out I stopped over Sabbath with the Santa Maria church, where I baptized two believers. The church at that place is united, and fully in harmony with the message and work. Elder Spies remained17longer to visit some other places. We are greatly rejoiced with the news that we are to have two other laborers from the States for the work in Brazil. With these, together with Brother Gaede, who is to labor in Santa Catharina, and Elder E. Schwantes, who will return from Portugal, the great republic of Brazil will be better manned for aggressive work. J. W. WESTPHAL.