p. 18 | Vermont by H. J. FARMAN

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

Vermont

By H. J. FARMAN

EAST CONCORD, CONCORD, AND ST. JOHNSBURY.—Since camp-meeting it has been my privilege to witness the marvelous workings of the Holy Spirit among the people. At first I was given the free use of the Methodist Episcopal church; but as soon as the Sabbath was mentioned, I was notified to get another place. I then secured the schoolhouse, but as the interest increased, and a few began obeying God, I was notified that I could no longer use the schoolhouse.

For a time it seemed that our company would have to move their services outside of the village, but through the kindness of a family whose sympathy was aroused, we were given the use of a room which was suitably fitted up for holding services. Our Sabbath-school now numbers from twelve to seventeen members, and all interested in the study of the lessons.

Nearly all are taking part in the Thanksgiving offerings, either giving or soliciting. Some very excellent and helpful experiences have been gained.

Last Sabbath a praise service was held. One sister whose home cares prevented her from doing outside work, solicited contributions toward the Thanksgiving fund from those who came into her home. She also sent papers to friends for the same purpose, and received $8.15. She still has four of her twelve papers to dispose of.

Another sister met with marked success in visiting the business section of St. Johnsbury, where more than three hundred papers have been used. Over twenty-five dollars has been raised, and about three hundred papers are yet to be heard from.

This is a glorious work, and will doubtless develop many good canvassers and Bible workers. Why not continue this work until New-year’s, and put into the homes of the people one million or more of these good papers? Personally, I have enjoyed much of the blessing of God in this work, and purpose to do more of it.

In Concord I have given a course of Bible studies on the leading points of our faith to more than thirty persons who have attended regularly. So far as additions to our numbers are concerned, we have as yet nothing to report. We have met with about the same opposition as at East Concord. This, however, is much to be preferred to a “dead calm.” More than fifty have signed the petition against religious legislation. Every advance step awakens a deeper interest. Pray for the work and workers. H. J. FARMAN.