Canadians in the United States by W. H. Thurston

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 4, 1909

Canadians in the United States

By W. H. Thurston

THE object of this brief article is to call the attention of Canadians living in the United States to the work in the metropolis of Canada. Montreal, with its suburbs, has five hundred thousand inhabitants, and, as we have no house of worship, it has been with difficulty that the gospel work has been carried on there. About three years ago the believers in the city began gathering funds, with the view of building a church; and several hundred dollars have been secured. Some others promised help, and last fall the work of building was begun.

Before the church was finished it was found that it would cost considerably more than was at first estimated, and a loan of over two thousand dollars was secured in order to complete the work. Unless help comes from others, this will be a heavy burden for the Montreal church to carry. Jan. 31, 1909, is the date set for the dedication, and we have reason to believe that Canadians in the United States are interested in the gospel work in Canada, and especially in the largest city in the Dominion.

We also believe they would esteem it a privilege to aid the brethren and sisters of Montreal in their struggle to secure a place of worship. We extend a most earnest invitation to our friends in the States to help us at this time, and assure them that their help will be greatly appreciated.

It is planned to hold a series of meetings following the dedication, and we hope others will be gathered into the fold.

Montreal is a hard field for gospel work, but the message is to be proclaimed there as well as in other places; and we solicit your prayers for the progress of the work there, and an offering for the house of worship. Please send your donations to Darwin Dingman, South Bolton, Quebec, Canada.

W. H. THURSTON, Pres. Canadian Union Conference.