Missouri by R. C. Porter; Dr. Moran; A. D. Gilbert

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Sep 1, 1904

Missouri

By R. C. Porter; Dr. Moran; A. D. Gilbert

St. Louis.—It may be of interest to the readers of the Review to know something of the way the missionary effort in St. Louis is being conducted during the time of the World's Fair. Our plan is not only to put the truth into the hands of those of various nationalities from abroad who visit our city this year, but to “sow beside all waters,” and thus reach the masses of this large city, as well as their visiting friends.

In order that all may have an opportunity to hear the third angel's message, we have districted the city, giving each worker a portion to be thoroughly canvassed with The Family Bible Teacher, also with other literature. House-to-house visits are being made, and reading-matter is offered to the people free of charge. Donations are accepted when they are freely given. Books are sold from time to time to interested readers. Where more than one family occupy the same house, or where there are several servants in a home, we see that all are supplied with reading-matter, as far as possible. Hotels are also visited, and tracts left on the desk by permission of the proprietor or the clerk in charge. In some hotels the elevator boy distributes the leaflets in the various rooms of the house, and in this way many of its patrons have an opportunity of hearing the truth.

Much still remains to be done before this city is thoroughly warned, as not more than one fourth of the homes have yet been visited by our workers, who are distributing about three thousand copies of The Family Bible Teacher daily, besides giving Bible readings, etc. The Lord has led in this work, and we already see indications of a harvest of precious souls for the Master's garner. The church-members are also at work with the Signs and The Family Bible Teacher, and the children are using the Life Boat with good success. All are of good courage, and we have every reason to praise God and go forward, ever looking to him who is our wisdom and strength. The workers in our home at present are Brother and Sister M. E. George, of St. Louis; Brother M. O. Douglass, of Kansas; Brother Albert Anderson, of Nebraska; Sister Lida B. Moore, of Colorado; Sister Mary L. Zener, of St. Louis; Brother S. J. Quantock, of Kansas City, Mo.; Sister M. S. Blaser, of St. Louis; and Brother A. D. Gilbert, formerly of England.

This home is open to receive visitors attending the fair who wish to stop with us while in the city. Our rates are as

follows: Lodging, 50 cents, each person; breakfast, 25 cents, each person; lunches will be put up for a moderate price when ordered. Those wishing to stop at the home should, before going, communicate with A. D. Gilbert, Cor. Blanche and Bellview Ave., Ellendale Sta., St. Louis, Mo. To reach our home, in front of Union Station take the Laclede Avenue car going west; at Sarah Street change to the Maplewood or Merrimac Hiland car going south, and get off at Bellview Avenue, then go north to the first house on the left-hand side of the road. Tents are pitched in the yard.

R. C. PORTER, DR. MORAN, A. D. GILBERT, Committee.