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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 25, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 4.

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Tsungwesi (Africa) Mission

By M. C. STURDEVANT

TRULY the work is onward at this station, though we have not much new development to report. The usual strain of work in opening a new station is upon us, and we as well as our helpers long for a respite. We have had no vacation since our arrival here a year ago; but things are beginning to shape themselves so we hope soon for a little rest.
The natives’ houses are built, also the schoolhouse, and to-day I finished putting the iron on the top of our house. The inside work and finishing are yet to be done. Now we are where the rains can not stop us. We hope in due time to be farther up the hill, and away from the lowlands.
Our hearts abound in thanksgiving. Brethren W. H. Anderson and C. Robinson have made us the expected visit, the latter staying over four days and laying brick for us. We greatly appreciated this help.
We are ready for the field work now as soon as the rains come. This month has been the driest we have had the whole year, yet there is an abundance of grass for all the stock.
Our school work is still growing. Forty-three were enrolled this month, with eighteen boarding students. A young man and his wife signed on to-day, besides our daily working force. Every Sabbath our church is full, and good attention is given, so we know we are gaining the hearts of this people. We are longing for our helpers from America to come, for we are feeling weary in body and mind; but our courage is good, and our only desire is to push the battle onward.
M. C. STURDEVANT.