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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 17, 1910

Espirito Santo (Brazil) General Meeting

By F. W. Spies

THE first general meeting for Brazil has just closed. It was held at Santa Maria, in the province of Espirito Santo. The weather and the roads were excellent, which was indeed much in favor of a good attendance, as some of the brethren had a two-days' ride on muleback to reach the place, and at the time of heavy rains and swollen streams traveling is often stopped entirely in some places.

While some did not surrender their lives entirely to the Lord, and, consequently, did not receive all the blessings he had for them, others obtained a new experience, and we trust the future will bring them many precious victories over imperfections of character, and they thus be helped to stand before the King at his appearing.

Some questions of special interest to the brethren were discussed, among them the payment and proper use of the tithe, and whether it is consistent to use the tithe in the support of church-schools. The evening services were well attended by those not of our faith, who gave the best of attention to the word preached.

Crops were very poor in this section last year, and the coffee crop, which is the chief product of this province, promises not more than a quarter of the usual yield this year. Notwithstanding this condition, the people have not suffered for want of food. And as we consider the many calamities that are visiting different parts of the world, we feel that we have every reason to be thankful for the degree of prosperity that has been granted to our brethren and to others who reside in this province.

Elder John Lipke assisted us at the Santa Maria session, and his labors were much appreciated. We are now waiting for the train to come to take us to Victoria, and we hope soon to be in Rio de Janeiro, where next Friday evening commences a general meeting of three days for our people at that place.

Plans have been laid to have a young man join Brother Joseph Lindermann, the laborer in Espirito Santo, and for both of them to direct their attention chiefly to the natives.

As the dear readers of the REVIEW remember at the throne of grace the different mission fields and their workers, we in Brazil ask to be remembered likewise, that the Lord may abundantly bless us here. F. W. SPIES.