Washington, D. C by W. H. Green

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jan 12, 1911

Washington, D. C.

By W. H. Green

THE writer has been in the work of this conference for more than a year, connected with the Fifth Church and working in general among the colored people.

The efforts of the leaders as well as of those in the ranks have been twofold,—striving to bring the message before those professing the truth, in order that they might receive a clearer understanding of the teachings for this time and be more firmly settled in the third angel’s message; and presenting the truth to strangers, so that they may be converted, and accept the message. As a result, the Fifth Church has been aroused to greater activity, and a sound growth has been made in all departments of endeavor.

When it is remembered that there are about one hundred thousand colored people in Washington, most of whom know nothing of the truth, one can appreciate the task before us. Yet in spite of many obstacles, progress has been made. The membership of the Fifth Church has grown from about thirty-two to fifty-two since the middle of November, 1909. Most of these are newly converted to the faith. Over eleven hundred dollars has been raised by this church during the past year in tithes and missionary offerings.

Tent-meetings were held last summer for about three months. Though the

visible results were small, it is hoped that good will yet be seen from these meetings. During the past year an effort has been made to get our books and periodicals before the people, and we trust this year will show a marked increase in this work.

The church is in need of a suitable place of worship, in keeping with the great message that we are proclaiming; and it is hoped that this year this need will be supplied.

We trust that the brethren and sisters will remember this department of the work, and that we may have their sincere prayers.

W. H. GREEN.