Virginia by Mrs. G. A. STEVENS.

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

Virginia

By Mrs. G. A. STEVENS.

WESTMORELAND COUNTY.—Much of God's blessing has attended the effort put forth for him in this place. The ten persons who have taken their stand for God at Chiltons, are sound on the whole truth. Their tables, where meat predominated, are now spread with healthful food. From the first, they have shown a readiness and willingness to obey God. There are several other persons who expect to obey this message.

A few weeks ago Elder H. W. Herrell met with us, and we celebrated the ordinances; the following day he baptized nine candidates.

We are also glad to report that a memorial, a church building, is being erected at Chiltons. At the time of writing we have bought everything necessary for the frame of the building, including flooring and roofing, and expect soon to have this part of the building finished. Brother C. Hennege has done faithful work on the building, the members of our little company helping. Other friends also assisted. One of our brethren donated the lot on which to build. We expect to complete this building with the means to be sent in later. We take this opportunity to thank our friends of the Review and Herald Office and of Washington, D. C., for their kind financial co-operation.

About five weeks ago we started another effort at Deep Point, a place about five miles distant. This is a needy field. There are no churches here, and the people know little about God. As we taught our little company to withdraw from lodges, we had an opportunity at Deep Point to demonstrate the duty of the church in giving assistance to the needy. We found a family in need (as the result of sickness), and have twice carried them provisions from our little company and neighboring farmers. The man and wife have both given their hearts to God, and we expect to see them step out into the light of present truth.

As a result of these meetings, eleven men and women have given their hearts to God. They attend every meeting and give good testimonies. They are studying God's message for this time, and we expect to see several obey it.

Mrs. G. A. STEVENS.