The Upper Parana Mission by Arturo Fulton

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 29, 1908

The Upper Parana Mission

By Arturo Fulton

We have just received the following report from Elder Luis Ernst, superintendent of the Upper Parana Mission, which shows the rapid progress of the message in that difficult field:—

“The twenty-first of May I left home, going to Yegros, Paraguay, where we have a number of brethren. They were of good courage in the Lord. On account of the rains, we could hold but few meetings, but the last night we were all together at the home of Brother S. Hein. After an excellent meeting we went to a beautiful stream a short distance from the house, where three persons were baptized.

“At Asuncion also I found the brethren faithful and of good courage. Here two were added to the little flock by baptism.

“In my visit to Posadas I had the blessed privilege of baptizing four persons. I then went to San Carlos, where Brother M. Brough has been working with success among the Sabbath-keepers. Although the day was rainy, all came together on the Sabbath, and after the meeting we went to a little stream near by, where ten persons received baptism. We returned to the house and celebrated the ordinances, and also organized a Sabbath-school of nineteen members. I expected to return at once, but on account of the rains was obliged to remain eight days. This time was profitably spent in studying the Bible and giving their others further instruction in the truth.”

Only a few weeks ago Brother Ernst reported five other baptisms, making in a few weeks an addition of twenty-four to the believers in this field. It would be very encouraging to us if some one could come to help give the message in this field, which has but one minister. The work is extending, and new interests are growing up, which will soon demand additional help. Who will answer the call?

ARTURO FULTON.