West Indies by D. E. WELLMAN

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jul 6, 1905

West Indies

By D. E. WELLMAN

ST. JOHNS, ANTIGUA.—Our work in Antigua is growing. Our church numbers sixty-four, and others await baptism. We have a good interest at several points on the island, and requests from other places for labor. Although there is much to be done on this island, all my time has not been spent here. I have been in St. Kitts several times, in St. Thomas three times, in Tortola three times, and in St. Johns once. I expect to go to Dominica at once, to confer with Elder Giddings concerning a church for that island. Plan of building, material, and cost must be determined. Being able to work at masonry, carpentry, and painting, comes in good in our work sometimes, where money is scarce, and there are no good workmen.

By the last of the month, my wife and I will go to St. Thomas for several months’ labor. We expect to build a church while there. Brother Matthews is here now, and will continue tent labor during my absence. I expect to labor more in the other islands than in Antigua in the future. Antigua has been a very hard field, and it has required a long, hard pull to place the work where it is to-day. Poverty is great, and that, to say nothing of many other hindrances, has caused much perplexity. But the Lord has greatly blessed those who have had courage to follow their convictions, and they have done well, considering conditions.

Our school, started by Mrs. Wellman, and now in charge of Miss Ann Taylor, is making good headway. We have about twenty-five students daily. The school has a good reputation among the people, and is self-supporting at the present time, and we think it will continue to hold its own and improve.

Be assured that all hearts here are with our brethren who are leading out in this work. We are noting every sign that marks a forward movement of this great message, with feelings of greatest satisfaction. May the Lord speed on his work. D. E. WELLMAN.