The Work for Colored People in North Texas
By M. G. NUNES
SINCE early last spring I have been in the field. The first meeting was held at Chireno, in eastern Texas. I baptized a number, and organized a company of believers before returning to Corsicana. After spending a week at the latter place, working in the interests of the church, I left for Guthrie, Okla., where, in company with Elders Lightner and Bradford, I carried on a union tent meeting, which proved very successful. Several new members were added to the Guthrie church. Leaving Guthrie, I went to Waco, Tex., for the North Texas camp meeting. The union conference president, Elder G. F. Watson, was with us, and the gathering was very profitable to all who attended. At the close of the camp meeting, night meetings were continued for one week, in charge of P. H. Banknight, as it was necessary for me to return to eastern Texas. I next went to Pine Bluff, Ark., to assist in the camp meeting held there. At this meeting, fifteen decided to obey the truth. Elder Charles Lightner, of Oklahoma, was present, and rendered valuable help. Having been invited to return to Guthrie, Okla., I went there from Arkansas, and held four night meetings. A prominent woman took her stand for the present truth. We believe that she will make a valuable worker. We found the believers who accepted the truth during our tent meeting rejoicing in the message. I next went to Corsicana. After caring for the work there, and conducting the funeral service of one of our members, I left for Jefferson, Tex., beginning a series of meetings on October 2. The services were held in the Masonic Hall, as this was the only place I was able to secure. The attendance is not large, but those who do come are good, substantial persons. Ten have signed the covenant since the Sabbath question was presented. Four miles from Jefferson I have conducted a few meetings, and two families have begun the observance of the Sabbath. These meetings have been held in the daytime, as I had night services at Jefferson. We trust that those who have shown a desire to obey the commandments of God will stand firm to the end. Remember the work at this place when you seek the Lord in prayer.