Virginia by Mrs. Geo. A. Stevens

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 20, 1908

Virginia

By Mrs. Geo. A. Stevens

MONTROSS AND CHILTONS.—Knowing the desire of our people to learn the progress of the message in the field, we send a short report. My husband, assisted by Brother C. Hennage, began on June 7 a tent effort at Montross, the county-seat of Westmoreland County, the county in which George Washington was born.

Several difficulties confronted us at Montross, which would be of interest, but suffice it to say that God's blessing was upon the effort. The attendance the first night was about one hundred. The following Sunday night, there was an overflow, people sitting around the platform, and many standing outside; in all, about two hundred fifty were present. The meetings during the week were usually well attended.

We closed this effort in about a month, a man and his wife having taken their stand for God's truth. I said “we closed,” but might better have said we continued these meetings at Chiltons, about three and one-half miles distant, as there was an urgent call to come to this place, and it was near enough for the interested ones at Montross to follow.

We boarded at Montross, and our endeavor to live the truth was so respected by the lady of the house that she had our food prepared on Friday for the Sabbath, and also gave us a good vegetarian diet.

At Chiltons we could find no boarding place, so we pitched a family tent. The people show a kindly feeling, and keep us supplied with fruits and vegetables. The effort at Chiltons has been even better attended than at Montross. The

tent has often been nearly filled on week nights, and on Sundays usually more than filled.

The Baptists have a church in the same grove that we are in; and on the day of their picnic, they invited us to the dinner, and then had my husband speak for them in their church in the afternoon. Many of them remained over, and came to our night service at the tent. They show a friendly spirit.

We enjoyed a week's visit from Elder H. W. Herrell, who left here last Thursday. Sunday, August 2, we had a morning and an afternoon service, the people bringing their lunches, and remaining over. There was a large attendance, and God's presence was felt. The testing messages were given, and will be continued several nights this week.

At Chiltons eight persons have already taken their stand for God's Sabbath, making ten in all. Several more manifest deep interest. We are expecting great things from God. Pray with us to this end. MRS. GEO. A. STEVENS.