Argentina by J. W. Westphal

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · May 11, 1905

Argentina

By J. W. Westphal

The Lord is blessing some of the aggressive moves that are being made in Argentina. After laboring in the Chaco awhile, which resulted in the baptism of eight souls, Brother Luis Ernst went into the province of Corrientes, where an interest had sprung up among the friends of those baptized in the Chaco. As a result of his work, about twelve persons have accepted the message at Empedradas. This is our first foothold in that province, and thus another large field is added to our entered territories.

At Concordia, in the province of Entre Rios, our canvassers have been working, with the result that quite an interest is awakened, and several are keeping the Sabbath. We are planning to send additional help. Concordia is an important point. Being located at the foot of the rapids in the Uruguay River, at the head of navigation, it, together with Salto, just across the river in Uruguay, is the doorway to a large part of northeastern Argentina, northwestern Uruguay, and southwestern Brazil. It has a population of perhaps fifteen thousand.

We have now purchased our printing-press. I succeeded in raising over five hundred dollars in Entre Rios, among our brethren, the last two weeks before I left home. Necessarily it will take a little time before we shall be ready for work. The total amount raised for the press is about eleven hundred dollars. We expect more to be given, but not a great deal. Over six hundred dollars of this amount is paid. The most of the remainder will be paid soon. Our printing outfit will cost about twelve hundred dollars. We are well, and of good courage in the Lord.

J. W. WESTPHAL.