Woman's Work in Japan by MRS. F. H. DE VINNEY

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 17, 1915

Woman's Work in Japan

By MRS. F. H. DE VINNEY

MRS. F. H. DE VINNEY

Our denominational work for women in Japan was opened in the autumn of 1910 in Tokio, as a department of the mission, by the formation of a society known as the Fujinkai (Ladies' Society), or, in the English, Dorcas Society.

The main feature of our meetings is the Bible study, usually given by one of the Japanese ladies of the society. This is followed by a demonstration of simple treatments, a talk on the care of children, or on cooking, or a lesson in English language, something in which the ladies are interested. We go from door to door, and invite them to attend, telling them of the special feature of the meeting. In this way we get the attention of the most progressive women.

At our last meeting, a large bundle of tracts and papers had been obtained, with wrappers to be addressed. After the meeting every one present was given the privilege of wrapping and sending to her friends such as she thought would be useful. It was blessed to see the eager, happy way in which they went at this work. When all was ready for the mail, we spread them out before the Lord, and asked him to open hearts to read and accept the message they contained.

Our faith reaches out and claims many lives transformed, and precious souls saved in the kingdom, as the result of faithful work by the Fujinkai, blessed by the Spirit of God. Pray for us.

Tokio.