Costa Rica by H. LOUIE MIGNOTT

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 24, 1908

Costa Rica

By H. LOUIE MIGNOTT

The evening of March 16, I began a series of meetings at Siquirres, assisted by the members of the young people's society of the Pacuarito church. Siquirres is three miles distant from Pacuarito, and is a growing inland town. Having neither tent nor hall at this place, we had to hold our meetings in the open air; and sometimes in the midst of a discourse, a shower would disperse our audience. Often, on account of inclement weather, we had to retrace our steps without holding a meeting. But neither the rains nor the rough ways discouraged us. We were determined to bring the knowledge of the truth to the residents of that town. The Lord soon opened the way for us by touching the heart of the overseer of a sawmill, who, seeing our difficulty in holding meetings in the open air, gave us permission to hold our lectures in the mill. There, almost every evening for three months, we continued our studies with the people. At the expiration of that time two dear souls were buried with their Lord in baptism. Since then four have begun to walk in all the commandments of God. To him be the praise and the glory. In the month of June eight persons were baptized at Pacuarito. At the present time, one new convert at this place, and four at Siquirres, are preparing for baptism. These will make a considerable addition to the church.

August 9 I began laboring at Puerto Limon. In order to bring the message more forcibly before the inhabitants of this city, the conference has rented a room on Fifth Avenida. In this hall we have started a series of lectures, preaching almost every night. The room is inadequate to accommodate the people, and is crowded almost every night. Being small, it is uncomfortable, especially

in such a warm climate. This is but one of the many places in this country where a tent is a great necessity. If we had one, a goodly number of people would always gather to listen to the last message. We have laid plans to obtain a tent, but as our brethren are mostly poor, it will be some time before they can raise sufficient means to buy one. In many towns there is no possibility of renting a hall in which to hold meetings, and frequently the rains will not permit the open-air services.

At the present time, November 11, there are sixteen who desire baptism, and we hope that several others will soon decide to keep all the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.

From August 9 to October 3 I have made four hundred fifty-four missionary visits, held ninety-six Bible readings, and preached ninety-three sermons. During his spare time, Brother E. N. Rogers is helping me in the work. We hope soon to see a strong church at this place.

H. LOUIE MIGNOTT.