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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jul 29, 1915

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 92, No. 37.

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Algeria, Africa

By W. E. Hancock

ORAN.—Since the beginning of the war, we have limited our efforts here to the distribution of literature, house-to-house work, and Sabbath meetings in our house.
At the beginning, war occupied the attention of every one to such an extent that it made the work difficult. But now, since the first excitement has passed, we find an increased interest on the part of some with whom we had studied before the war began. There is, also, a more favorable attitude on the part of several others. We feel that we should, if possible, hold a series of public meetings.
During the winter we had the joy of seeing three persons identify themselves with us by baptism, the first fruits of our efforts in Oran. A woman of German descent recently began to observe the Sabbath, who we hope may soon be baptized. There is also a Spanish family convinced of the truth; but they have not yet made a full decision. We hope that the meetings may be the means of deepening the interest of those who have taken their stand, and of bringing those hesitating to a decision.
Following the joy of seeing a few take their stand with us has come the sorrow of losing one of our number by a cruel death. A widowed sister was killed by a relative in her own home. After taking her life, the murderer killed himself.
The sister leaves three sons to mourn their loss, two of whom are members of our company. At the funeral service, words of consolation were spoken by Brother Guenin, as at the time I was away from the place. A favorable impression seemed to have been made upon those present at this service, and quite a number expressed a desire to attend our meetings when they should begin. We send greetings to all our brethren in Europe, who are so sorely tried by this great war. We pray that God will sustain their faith, as well as our own, until we see the triumph of our hopes, the finishing of the work, and the coming of the Master.
W. E. HANCOCK.