The two-year medical evangelistic class at Loma Linda this year numbers twenty-eight. They are mature persons, — licentiate preachers, Bible workers, canvassers, graduate nurses, and others. All of these are intent upon a speedy preparation for efficient work, largely in foreign fields.
To aid in the practical experience work of this class, a series of tent meetings has been conducted at Redlands, six miles from Loma Linda. The tent, which was fifty by seventy feet, and made of fine brown duck, was purchased by the churches of Loma Linda, San Bernardino, Colton, and Redlands, and presented to the conference for work in this district. The Lord prospered us in securing a most desirable location, and meetings were held for eight weeks, four nights each week, from September 19 to November 12. The meetings were conducted by the teachers and the class. Entrance to hundreds of homes was obtained, and many Bible readings were given. Publications were lent, sold, and given away. One man and his wife have begun to observe the Sabbath, and others manifest decided interest and conviction.
A marked spirit of quietness and serious attention was very noticeable throughout the meetings. The blending of the medical work and the evangelistic seemed to meet with general favor, and in some instances with special approval. A good attendance was maintained throughout. In fact, the interest was so good at the close that it was thought best to continue the meetings two nights each week, holding them in a Presbyterian church, centrally located, which we were able to rent at a reasonable price for the purpose. We intend to continue these services until the holidays, and possibly all winter.
The accompanying cut shows a portion of the class with the autotruck and automobiles, ready for their afternoon and evening work. The class has secured $67.07 for the Harvest Ingathering, and hopes to reach $100.
