p. 639 | NEWFOUNDLAND by H. J. Farman; Charles A. Hansen

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 1, 1901

NEWFOUNDLAND.

By H. J. Farman; Charles A. Hansen

HARBOR GRACE.—June 10 I baptized two sisters, who joined the St. Johns’ church, one of whom is now in another part of the island, and has a Sabbath-school of seven regular members.

June 23 I began tent meetings in Harbor Grace with a fair attendance. July 13–29 Elder H. W. Cottrell joined us giving much valuable instruction and help, which we greatly appreciated. Steps were taken to advance the work here in the future.

June 15 Elder C. A. Hansen and his wife, of Iowa, reached us, in good health. They were ready to take hold of the work in earnest, and have entered into the sympathies of the people. They often speak of how well they enjoy the climate and the surroundings. I doubt if they have seen an hour’s homesickness since their arrival. They act as if they were settling down here for life, for which we are glad.

We continued meetings in our tent till August 19, when we went into the Presbyterian Sunday-school room, which was kindly rented us for five dollars a month. Three young persons have decided to obey God, and many others are halting between two opinions. Pray for us and the work.

We wish to acknowledge the receipt of six dollars given to the book work, and to thank the donors for the same. Other donations to the same work will be gratefully received. We are in need of about two hundred dollars with which to buy a boat for our canvassing work. At present there is only one canvasser in the field, but he is having a good Christian experience, and writes that our books are attracting the attention of the people where he is working. He says a boat is a necessity in order to reach the scattered people who hardly ever see a missionary.

H. J. FARMAN.

HARBOR GRACE.—Our work here goes well. A good interest is manifested by a number of the best people, and the Presbyterians are our best friends. We are now holding meetings in a nice large hall, and have a good attendance. But it does seem that the people here see things differently, and they move slowly. Our courage is good, as is also our health. We find it much colder here than in Iowa, and there has not been one warm day since we came. One can work without a coat on occasionally, but not often. Altogether, we are getting along nicely. One can eat fish here if he has to, and even with a relish.

CHARLES A. HANSEN.