Central America by H. C. Goodrich

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Mar 23, 1905

Central America

By H. C. Goodrich

BELIZE, BRITISH HONDURAS.—When I see such openings as are reported from other fields, like Korea, China, and Fiji, it makes my wants seem small. Still I am sure that the results of the labors of the workers you have voted to send will prove the wisdom of sending. A letter from Brother M. Wood, West End, Ruatan, where it has seemed impossible to reach the people, says: “I believe there is a better chance to reach the people here now than ever before.” Brother Green, of Coxen Hole, writes of an interest on the North Side, where they are waiting to hear. Brother Jones writes from French Harbor that prejudice is very much less, and the way is open to preach the truth there.

Here in British Honduras, too, there are several places, where we have invitations to come and preach. In Belize the Bible work is prospering, and the interest is spreading. A lady asked me to come and give a reading at her home. Two neighbors came in to the second reading. I learned that next time several others expect to be present.

I look upon my Bible work as of the greatest importance. If I could give my whole time to this work, I would have all I could do. And I believe it will prove very profitable.

We met and organized a missionary society last Monday night. I wish you could have seen the interest taken in it by some of the new converts. It was very encouraging. Two strangers were with us, and when the matter of funds came up, one man said we might take his name for fifty cents a month. The other promised twenty-five cents monthly.

I am well, and of good courage, and praise the Lord for these opportunities.

H. C. GOODRICH.