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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 24, 1916

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 93, No. 10.

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Publicity

By D. D. Fitch

The writer is a firm believer in publicity of the message of present truth, and to that end has been endeavoring to get matters in and about the Santurce (Porto Rico) church in such a condition as would justify giving publicity to our work. The Lord has brought to a knowledge of this message a minister who is now spending his time distributing our literature and studying with those whom he knows to be interested. This is bringing to us a number of others who are searching for truth, and at the same time stirring up the other members of the church, old and young, to greater missionary activity.
The chief problem with which we have to contend is the getting of means to meet the expense of printing tracts in Spanish, the language commonly spoken and read here. The expense of bringing tracts from Spain or South America precludes their use in free distribution. Our young people would be glad to search out the many who read English, if assured they could have some truth-filled literature to give them.
Some weeks ago we placed in the REVIEW a request for missionary papers, and for a time a number came; but now, when the church members are aroused to missionary activity, the supply has almost ceased. May this serve as a reminder that a continuous supply will be appreciated. The same rates of postage apply here as in the States.
Before papers are given out, they are impressed with a rubber stamp which reads as follows:—
“If you desire more literature or information on this or any other Bible theme, you may obtain it by asking at the Adventist church, Calle Nueva, Stop 14, Santurce, P. R., or at the pastor’s residence, Calle Cerra 12, Tel. 512 Azul.”
Thus the people not only have something to read, but are informed of the location of the church and office, and the residence of the pastor.
There are special reasons why a large supply of the cards that have been used in our Sabbath schools could be utilized to good advantage. D. D. FITCH.