p. 15 | West Pennsylvania by F. H. ROBBINS

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 30, 1915

West Pennsylvania

By F. H. ROBBINS

WE have come to the close of another year. The work of the disciples is illustrative of ours. Jesus said, “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me.”

This promise includes his followers at present, who are to go forth in the power of the Holy Spirit to bear witness for him. The third angel’s message is to be spoken in all the world by human voices. “Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” We are to say to sinners, “Come.” A strong effort should be made to have the world see the fast-fulfilling prophecies of God’s Word.

Satan and his agencies are at work. They have confederated with human beings to war against God. The enemy is aiming to divert minds from eternal realities, and lead them in the broad road to ruin. Spiritualism and infidelity are becoming stronger. A few days ago I was shocked to hear a prominent woman say that Buddha is higher in rank than Christ.

Our conference workers and lay members have worked faithfully to counteract the powers of evil and hold up the banner of truth. Six tent companies were in the field last summer. During the year a number of efforts were held in churches and halls. At this writing, 138 persons have been baptized in eleven months.

This year will show a gain in tithe of about $2,000 over last year. The Sabbath school, the home missionary, the Missionary Volunteer, and the colporteur work has made progress. We have twenty-eight students in Mount Vernon Academy, and are also represented in Washington College. One new church building has been completed, and another is in course of construction.

We hope to reach our goal on the Twenty-cent-a-week Fund, not merely for the sake of making up our quota, but because the money is needed in the mission fields. In order to raise twenty cents a week per member for the year, it will be necessary for the conference to receive $1,700 before the books are closed the first of January. To do this will mean faithfulness on the part of those who have pledged to pay to missions. It may be that some, in appreciation of God’s blessings which they have received during the year, will send in a special offering of from $25 to $100 for missions, and thus assist in the reaching of our goal for the year.

I am pleased to say that the work is onward in this conference. We are looking forward to the finishing of God’s work, and the second coming of Jesus.

F. H. ROBBINS.