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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 28, 1907

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 84, No. 48.

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_South Africa_

By M. C. Sturdevant

SOLUSI MISSION, BULUWAYO.—Every word of cheer from home is greatly appreciated by us. Though word of the desired help may not always accompany it, yet our faith holds firm; for we are sure our cause is of God. Our health is still good; that is, we are free from sickness, although we are feeling greatly worn.
This mission must have two good men and two good women, or the work and workers must suffer. We greatly desire to maintain our health, that we may go on. We can not give this up; for we feel sure God is calling us that way.
At the South African Union Conference council, held at Kimberley, September 5-11, it was voted that I should prepare to move on by next May or June, and that Elder Hyatt should come here as soon as he can be released. He knows more about this mission than any other man knows, having been with us at two different times. He could take the work up quickly, while a new man would need to be with me some time before I could feel free to give the work to him.
It looks now as if we would have some trouble in getting the grant of land. But I feel sure we can buy, at a very low price. Land is cheap in those parts, and the superintendent of lands told me that a good reduction was given to missions. So I hope yet that that place may be ours. If we do not secure it, I am to go on still farther in search of another place. Our Father will provide means for us to open a new station. There are others calling for help; shall we pass them by?
The boy who followed me home from the north is developing into a dear son, a hard, willing worker. We have great hopes of him, and are not sorry we took him in.
The work is onward at Solusi. Three more young men were baptized last month. Our out-schools are doing quite well, rather better than last year. The home-school is holding its own nicely. Our crops were extra good last year, but prices were very low, the country being full of grain. We are hoping for good crops again this season, as it has not dried out as usual this winter. May the Lord bless the dear workers at home.
M. C. STURDEVANT.