California by A. J. HOWARD.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jan 5, 1905

California

By A. J. HOWARD.

ESCONDIDO.—Since giving up the work in Arizona, I have remained at home with the family on account of their poor health. I find plenty to do. The week of prayer gave to this church a great blessing. Our meetings were held at half-past twelve each day. They were well attended. The Spirit of the Lord came to us with convicting and converting power. Sins were confessed, the blessing came, souls were free. The testimonies had the ring of victory. God's hand was stretched out with healing power.

One dear sister seventy-three years of age yielded herself so fully to the leadings of the Spirit that her poor weak body was strengthened. She laid aside her cane, and now takes delight in working among her neighbors with our periodicals. She says her life is the Lord's forever, to be used in his service. Our donations were one hundred and fifteen dollars. We number about fifty, children and all. The meetings were well attended.

Since coming home my time has been spent in visiting and Bible work. Nine souls are rejoicing in new-found truth. Counting the children, this makes an addition of seventeen to our Sabbath-school. We have some exceptionally bright young people. Several will soon be ready for baptism. The church here is of excellent courage. They are pushing the periodical work. The little ones at the Young People's meeting decided to pay one penny each every Sabbath for the India mission. They are very faithful in this, and have determined to keep eight children in school for the year. They earn their pennies by cleaning and dusting the church each week under the supervision of the church-school teacher. They are preparing the program published in the REVIEW for the twenty-fourth of December.

Personally, I never was of better courage, and never received greater blessings than of late. A. J. HOWARD.