Untitled article by W. T. Bland

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · May 12, 1904

Our $50,000 Fund

By W. T. Bland

As our people everywhere are interested in the raising of funds for foreign missions, and especially during the past few months to have the annual offering reach at least $50,000, we are glad to mention its progress from time to time through the REVIEW AND HERALD.

Not all of the conference treasurers have reported the amount received during the first quarter, but at the date of writing this (April 27) $37,963.66 has been received and receipted. This is certainly encouraging. It will be of great help in carrying forward our mission work in foreign fields, and is an indication of the interest our people have in the spreading of the gospel in all parts of the world.

A number have written to inquire whether it is too late to send offerings to help bring the amount up to the desired $50,000. Replying, we will say that the fund is still open, as many made pledges which they desired to pay later, while others desire to increase the amount paid at first.

It is a pleasure to know that this is a work that all can have a part in, and although it may be by sacrifice, it is, or may be, always accompanied with a blessing,—a blessing not alone to the one who gives, but to those, wherever they may be, who have this great truth brought to them. We still hope that all will have a part in it.

We fully believe that if all do their part, our report at the end of the second quarter of this year will show the full $50,000 received. Pay all amounts to your church treasurer, your conference tract society office, or send directly to the treasurer of the General Conference, at 222 North Capitol St., Washington, D. C. W. T. BLAND.