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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 21, 1916

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 93, No. 63.

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EVANGELISTIC SCHOOL IN PORTO RICO
EVANGELISTIC SCHOOL IN PORTO RICO

Porto Rico

By Wm. Steele

WM. STEELE
If there is one need greater than another in our field, it is that of a school where native workers may receive an education that will fit them to help carry the last message to the thousands here who are groping in darkness. Many of these people are looking for the light of truth, and are quick to see and grasp it when it is presented.
This is especially true of the young people. Since the American occupation of the island, thousands of young people have been educated, and have learned to think for themselves. They are not satisfied with what Catholicism has to offer, neither entirely with Protestantism permeated with higher criticism, as taught today. So they are especially attracted to the people who teach the Bible as the infallible will of God.
The past year a number of bright young people have accepted the truth. Among these are three men who were preachers in other denominations. Some have entered the colporteur work, and are having success.
These young people, properly educated, will be able to do much more effectual work than foreigners. We must have their help in finishing the work, but first they must be taught how to work successfully for the salvation of souls.
Last June we decided to hold a three months' school in connection with a tent effort in the city of Aguadilla. Brother C. E. Moon and Sister Jessie C. Butler rendered invaluable help in the school and the tent meetings. School was held from 8 A. M. to 12 M. In the afternoon some time was spent in visiting the people, inviting them to the meetings, and where interest was shown, in studying the Bible with them. Eight young people attended the classes, and made rapid progress. All are enthusiastic, and desire that the coming year a longer time be devoted to study. We desire to help them, but there is need of a suitable building where they can be properly cared for while in school.
Certainly there is no more important work, nor one of greater value to the cause, than that of educating the young people to bear responsibilities in the work. This is just as important in Porto Rico as in the States.
May the Lord place a burden on some one to provide the means, that this work may be carried on successfully, is our greatest desire.