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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 12, 1908

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 85, No. 46.

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India

By J. L. SHAW

MUSSOORIE.—Yesterday was the Sabbath, and a good day for our little church in Mussoorie. Friday evening we celebrated the ordinances, thirty-four taking part. Some time was spent in studying the character of Christ as a servant of servants. An excellent social meeting followed the ordinance of humility, and the presence of God was manifested in a marked way.
Some of the best meetings we have had this season as church-members have been those held on Friday evening, in which we have studied the Testimonies. A week ago Brother Jewell held a study on selfishness, from the Testimonies. All seemed to derive benefit from the clear, plain instruction the Lord has given on this subject. I am sure the Testimonies afford an open door of help to our people in India, as they learn to study them and carry out in their lives the wholesome instruction which the Lord has given us through this medium.
The week spent by our church-members and workers in coming in contact with people in house-to-house work was very helpful, and the Lord has blessed the efforts. It was most encouraging to see new members taking our literature and going from house to house. Some had never done this kind of work before, but their own faith was strengthened, as well as that of those with whom they came in contact.
We are planning for our general meeting. It should be the best and most helpful occasion of its kind which we have ever had in India, working out definite and permanent results in the advancement of the message in this land. The Burma meeting will be held October 9-19. Dr. Ollie Oberholtzer reached Mussoorie last week. We believe that some time spent in the Himalayas will tone her up for another effort in Burma. From a recent telegram, we understand that Sister H. H. Votaw will soon leave for America. J. L. SHAW.