British Columbia by J. L. Wilson

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Mar 24, 1904

British Columbia

By J. L. Wilson

PORT SIMPSON.—A number of questions have been asked me about work among the Indians in Port Simpson, which it may be best to answer through the REVIEW. The Port Simpson Indians are a very fine race. It is not the heathen town that some of our Eastern brethren might imagine it to be. The missionaries have been among them over forty years, and while they have not reached the standard to which the third angel’s message will bring them, yet they are more devout and moral than many in our white Christian communities.

Port Simpson is a nice little town of about eight hundred inhabitants, who live in neatly built houses of the most modern design. There are four church buildings in the place. Some of these are used every night, and companies from three of these churches hold street meetings preceding every service in their churches. This they do rain or shine; of course it is not very pleasant in the rain, but the natives do not mind it.

We organized a church there in December, with six members. Our brethren preach on the street every Sabbath afternoon. Quite a number gather to this meeting, and a deep interest is shown in the things of God. One of our native brethren does most of the preaching on the street. This brother has been studying the truth for eight years. The Lord has blessed him with a knowledge of the message, and he has consecrated himself to his service. This work is being carried on and supported by the British Columbia Conference.

I would, therefore, say to those who may feel disposed to help this work, or any other work in this conference, please do it through the proper channel, which is the British Columbia Tract and Missionary Society, 609 Gore Ave., Vancouver, British Columbia. I will also state that any call for means for any branch of the work in this conference through any of our papers will be made over the signature of the president and the secretary. If there are any who would like to inquire further concerning this work, they should also write to the address given above. J. L. WILSON.