p. 17 | South India by G. G. Lowry

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 29, 1912

South India

By G. G. Lowry

THE work at our station at Tinnevelli has been making encouraging progress. Just at present there is a great deal of sickness in the villages. Persons are dying of cholera nearly every day, and we see on all sides poor people suffering with dysentery, fever, measles, etc.

For some time we have been holding meetings every night in the church for the benefit of those who have been baptized, and also for those who wish to hear more about the truth.

As a result, nine persons gave themselves to the Lord and asked for baptism. Last Sabbath evening all our people gathered at the place designated for the carrying out of this ordinance, which was only a short distance from our mission buildings, and there witnessed the baptism. You will be glad to know that four of the candidates were young people who have been in attendance at our school, and one was a young catechist who has had some experience in preaching and in colporteur work. We hope that he will be of some use to us in this kind of work in the future.

Brother James was with us a few days recently. We were very glad for the privilege of having his help in counseling and planning for the work here. While he was here, we made a short visit to Trichinopoli and Arumukunari, where work is being carried on.

There are some features of our work that look a little discouraging at times; yet on the whole, the prospects for the future are bright, and we are much encouraged as we see evidences of the Lord's presence with us. We realize that when the Lord of hosts is with us, he will be a present help in every time of need. G. G. LOWRY.