p. 19 | Self-Supporting Work by T. H. PAINTER

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Nov 26, 1914

Self-Supporting Work

By T. H. PAINTER

FOR several years I have been engaged in self-supporting missionary work; and as it has been some time since I reported through the dear old REVIEW, I thought my friends might be glad to know that I am of good courage in the Lord, and still pressing onward in his service.

I have been elder of the Stanley (Va.) church for three years, and in connection with this work and home duties, have held Sunday evening meetings in near-by schoolhouses as opportunity offered. In a number of places there is quite an interest in the truth, and some have accepted the message.

I have just returned from Manaus River. I was called there by telephone last August to preach a funeral sermon, and the people urged me to stay overnight and hold a meeting. I consented to do this, and from that time there has been a steadily increasing interest in the truth of God. I was called back the latter part of October and remained several days. Two families are keeping the Sabbath, and others will doubtless soon join them in its observance. I hope to visit this company again in a few weeks, and also hold some meetings at Port Republic, where the people are calling for a worker.

I praise God for a part in this message. I am glad to be busy. God has helped me to sell some of our good books and to take a number of subscriptions for periodicals. Remember me in your prayers. T. H. PAINTER.