Jamaica by Hubert Fletcher

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Apr 12, 1906

Jamaica

By Hubert Fletcher

“The isles saw it, and feared; the ends of the earth were afraid, drew near, and came. They helped every one his neighbor; and every one said to his brother, Be of good courage.” Isa. 41:5, 6.

Since our last conference quite an impetus has been given to the work throughout the island. The brethren and sisters are awakened to their responsibilities. This is demonstrated by the sailing of Brother P. Porter on the third of March for the Turk Islands as a missionary canvasser; and in the near future Elder S. M. Jones is to go to one of the Southern States.

We are also praying and planning for the establishment of an industrial training-school for the West Indies, that we may gather out our reserves for the crisis in this closing conflict. If every one will do his duty, victory will be ours. We realize that the appeals from the regions beyond, from our fatherland, Africa, are for us as much as for our brethren in America. While they may be better able to supply the means, we can better supply the men to stand the trying climate of the west coast. Jamaica is determined to do her part by the grace of God. We have men who have consecrated all to God’s service, to go wherever he wants them to go.

On Sunday, March 18, it was my privilege to bury three souls with their Lord in baptism. At Bird’s Hill we have a good interest. An ex-schoolmaster and catechist, with his family, has begun to keep the Sabbath. This has enraged the enemy to persecute, but it tends to strengthen them. There are several awaiting baptism, which will be administered at an early date. From all along the line reports of progress are coming. We are of good courage, and our confidence in the spirit of prophecy is unshaken.

HUBERT FLETCHER.

May Pen.