Oregon by B. C. Tabor

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Feb 11, 1904

Oregon

By B. C. Tabor

THE DALLES.—Our labors here practically began in October. We found some of the members of two families still loyal to the truth, although no services had been held for nearly two years. The first thing we did was to organize a Sabbath-school. Our present attendance is seventeen.

While returning from a visit at the home of a discouraged Sabbath-keeper and his loyal companion, I became very much worn, and called to rest at a tidy farm cottage. The lady, while getting me some refreshments, asked, “Are you a minister? Will you not come and preach for us?” Since then several services have been held, the family have become much interested, and have assured us that we always have an open door for meetings. Two of their neighbors are now ready for baptism. The discouraged soul has renewed his covenant with the Lord, and he and his wife are now members of our church.

In a house where we stayed for a short time, awaiting an opening for a more central location, we left some soiled copies of the Signs and the REVIEW; last week a woman called and said that she had read the old papers we left, and wanted to know if she could borrow some more. Since then we have visited

her, and planned to hold some Bible studies as soon as Mrs. Tabor sufficiently recovers from her long illness, which we hope will be in a few days. Hundreds of homes are being visited with The Signs of the Times. Some orders are secured, and many openings are made for Bible talks. Sister Ruby Roberts is conducting a successful school in the family of Sister Kurtz. May we not believe that the Lord of the vineyard may water the seed soon in spite of all our physical and human weaknesses? B. C. TABOR.