West Coast, Africa by C. E. F. THOMPSON

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 3, 1908

West Coast, Africa

By C. E. F. THOMPSON

WATERLOO, SIERRA LEONE.—Our work here has been steadily progressing, through much opposition. Although no new members have been added to our number, a general interest is exhibited, and two are expecting to be baptized shortly. Owing to the many churches, and consequently distracting influences, the field seems hard; but we heed the command to “go forward.”

Our school was started April 6, with twelve students. This number has increased to twenty-six. There is a gradual increase in interest, as our children are not slow in giving away something of what is imparted to them. Some parents are threatened with being turned out of their church if they persist in sending their children to us; but they are bent on having them taught of God and Christ.

At Freetown we had our quarterly meeting on Sabbath, July 4. On Sunday morning, at about 8:30, nine precious souls were buried in baptism, after a soul-stirring address by Elder D. C. Babcock. Those who came to mock went home wiser and more sober.

Though we have only a few workers here, we feel much encouraged, and hope with God’s assistance to fan the spark of Adventism already kindled to a blazing flame. The number of Sabbath-keepers connected with the Freetown church is forty; at Waterloo there are twelve. C. E. F. THOMPSON.