Jamaica by Hubert Fletcher

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 3, 1911

Jamaica

By Hubert Fletcher

We are very busy here at Riversdale. The Lord has been leading and blessing in every way, and we give him the praise. The regrettable loss we sustained in the destruction by fire of our publishing-house at Cristobal, has caused the union conference office to return to this place, also the transfer of the publishing work here. These have added much importance to our work in Riversdale. We are glad to welcome our brethren, and to cooperate with them as best we can in the cause that lies nearest to the heart of every true Seventh-day Adventist.

Our tent work is still in progress, and the interest is good. We have met much opposition, superstition, and immorality, but the mighty truth has power for pulling down these strongholds. Some who have been bound by the strong cords of sin for many years have been set free, and are rejoicing in the message. There have been several remarkable cases of conversion.

As a result of our tent-meetings so far, more than fifty, including children from five years upward, are keeping the Sabbath. The majority of the new converts, however, are adults. Besides these, many are interested. Nineteen were baptized May 21, and others are awaiting the next baptismal service in July.

Two days each week are devoted to church work. The lumber for our church building is being prepared, and the brethren and sisters are manifesting much interest in this work.

There is a large field of labor here, and much to be gleaned. Our greatest material need at present is a church building. Remember us in your prayers.

HUBERT FLETCHER.