The Work in Kingston, Jamaica
By N. J. AALBORG
WORK was started in this city in 1893, the first church being organized in that year. Since then many faithful workers have labored here, some even being called to lay down their lives on the altar of service. Many changes have taken place, but God's care has been over the work, giving light in place of spiritual darkness in many hearts. The work begun in the city of Kingston has grown until we now have a conference in Jamaica of nearly two thousand members, and a strong band of workers in the field. In Kingston we have a church of about five hundred members, and many others are studying the truth with us. The writer, with his family, was called to this field from far-off western Canada, in the spring of 1913, to connect with the Kingston church in labor. We have now been here a few months, and have enjoyed being among these people very much. We are rejoiced to see some fruit from our efforts, in new believers added to the church. Since we came, over fifty persons have been baptized. The present baptismal class has an enrollment of forty, of all ages. The regular services of the church are well attended and unusually orderly. The Sabbath school is in many respects a model. The young people's society is well organized, and is active in the distribution of literature and in doing other missionary work. Their meetings are a source of encouragement to our church, and a blessing to the young people themselves. The meetings held each Sunday night are well attended by those not of our faith, the church members being encouraged to bring their friends. Doctrinal subjects, such as are of special interest at this time, are presented, and the people are interested to hear the truth concerning the signs of the times. The war in Europe has caused a spirit of anxious inquiry in this island, which is, as all know, under the rule of England. We have taken advantage of this unrest to tell of the prophecies concerning the last day, the soon coming of Christ, the end of the world, and the need of heart preparation on the part of each one to meet the terrible events so soon to come upon the earth. We are anxious to have those for whom we labor learn more and more of this saving message. To this end we are using the printed page and doing personal work as far as possible, in addition to our public services.