Porto Rico by B. E. Connerly

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jun 15, 1905

Porto Rico

By B. E. Connerly

MAYAGUEZ.—Our work is moving very slowly. Satan is contesting every step of the ground, but I think there are signs of advance.

Since we were in Arecibo, Brother Moulton has made good progress. One of our young native boys joined him the first of February as a helper. They have three Sabbath-schools—one in the little chapel, and two in private houses.

Sunday night Brother Moulton conducts a study in the chapel, and on Wednesday evenings the native boy has charge, and they have a good interest. Sister Moulton plays the organ, and assists with the singing, but does not speak the Spanish yet. Brother Moulton and the boy are having comparatively good success with their canvassing.

During our two-months' absence from Mayaguez, the work here suffered a slight relapse, and for lack of means it became necessary for Peter to look for other employment. But we are happy that, through the generosity of the College View brethren, he can still be retained with us as a worker. We are now holding meetings at his home for the benefit of his neighbors, all of whom know of his religion.

We shall have the ordinances in Mayaguez, after which Sister Fischer and two of the native workers will go to Ponce, where, if our plans develop, we expect to open up the first Sabbath-school. There is some interest in that place.

The reports in the REVIEW never seemed more precious. We long for wisdom to carry on the work in our little corner. We are thankful, very thankful, to know the brethren pray for us.

B. E. CONNERLY.