Baptismal Harvest in Szechuan

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

Baptismal Harvest in Szechuan

The following cheering word comes from Elder F. A. Allum, of China: “After almost two years of seed sowing in Szechuan, we are now beginning to reap the harvest. On a recent Sabbath fifteen natives—eleven men and four women—were buried with their Lord in baptism. Only four of these had ever been members of other missions. They were a very intelligent class of candidates, and several of them will, we believe, make excellent workers, which is perhaps our greatest need in this field just now. A class was held with the candidates every day for two weeks previous to the baptism, during which time all important points of the message were covered. Others also have requested baptism, and we hope to see them go forward later, after they have received further instruction. After the baptism we celebrated the ordinances of the Lord’s house. Our church membership is now thirty.”