Fiji by C. H. Parker

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Nov 30, 1905

Fiji

By C. H. Parker

MUALEVU, LOMALOMA.—Last April I finished our central church for the Lau district. It was a cause of rejoicing. We held quarterly meeting in it in connection with the dedicatory services. We had a good time, as all our people of this district assembled in a general meeting. Two took their stand with us, and our first Sabbath-keeper in Fiji—Aminio—requested baptism, which I administered at the close of the service.

Our second church for this district, which is to be built at Cikobia, has all the timbers ready for erection, and we expect to have it finished by the time of our next quarterly meeting, which will be held next month.

A few have lately taken their stand for the truth at Lakeba, the native ruler’s island. Our native minister, Pauliasi Bunoa, is soon to go there and settle.

The work at Viro, where our central school for Fiji and neighboring islands is located, is going forward nicely, and a number of good students are being gathered in. The Wesleyan white ministers are doing all in their power to keep students from entering. But we have no fears of such work, for nothing can be done against the truth, only for it. Praise God for such a truth.

Through the printed page, letters, and associations, we are leavening this group; and many of the people, though not taking a decided stand for the truth, are very outspoken for it. I think I can truthfully say that wherever the truth has been preached, good impressions have been left, and doors opened for future work. We are all of good courage, though the work has been taxing. We all intend to work harder than ever before.

The work done at the General Conference has been a source of great blessing and encouragement to us. Truly, the cloud has settled down upon Washington for the head of our work. Thank God for the spirit of prophecy that is among us. O that we all may be more diligent in harkening to it!

C. H. PARKER.