A New Roumanian Church in Ohio by E. K. Slade

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

A New Roumanian Church in Ohio

By E. K. Slade

For some time Brother John Klepe, a Roumanian minister, has been laboring in Youngstown, Ohio, and its vicinity, in the interest of his own nationality. He and a few believers who have been established by his labors, have faithfully used such literature as we have in the Roumanian and Hungarian languages. In addition to his other work, Brother Klepe has had the main burden of translating for publication in the Roumanian language.

The Lord has blessed his labors; and notwithstanding the great difficulties encountered in endeavoring to lead these people out of darkness and superstition, a good company of believers has been established.

On the twenty-fifth of November it was my privilege to organize the first Roumanian church in Ohio, with a charter membership of twenty. Others are awaiting baptism. It was a source of great help and encouragement to have with us on this occasion Elder Steen Rasmussen, secretary of the North American Division-Foreign Department. Elder Rasmussen and his wife remained with this new church a few days, and he held several meetings with them, Brother Klepe interpreting for him. Dr. W. J. Venen, who has aided Brother Klepe in his work in Youngstown, where a few of the members live, was with us at the time of the organization.

These new believers rejoice greatly in the light that has come to them, and they are entering heartily into plans by which the message may be carried to others of their nationality. We look forward to having a large number of Hungarians and Roumanians established in the truth. We hope soon to make a special effort for these nationalities in the city of Akron, where many of them reside. E. K. SLADE.