The Work in Bermuda by Eugene Leland

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Jan 6, 1916

The Work in Bermuda

By Eugene Leland

EUGENE LELAND

THE message was first brought to these islands about twenty years ago by some Sabbath keepers who came from Canada. Soon afterwards a minister was sent here by the General Conference, and as the result of his labors during a period of a little more than six years, a church was organized which numbers seventy-eight members at the present time. A substantial church building has been erected in a pleasant and central part of the city of Hamilton, and is entirely clear of debt. The church is equipped with electric lights, and has a baptistery.

The amount of tithe paid last year was £154 1s. 11d., and the Sabbath school offerings amounted to £46 5d. Seven new members were added to the church upon profession of faith, two by letter, and three who had formerly been members were reclaimed, making an addition of twelve members, in all, during the year.

Tent meetings have been held in several places, and other work in the way of selling literature and visiting has been done, until our work is well known by the resident inhabitants. Sunday evening meetings at the church have been well attended during the past year, and the interest is increasing. We hope to see some good results.

The work here is more than self-supporting, and the brethren are very liberal in their contributions to the needs of the fields beyond.