In Kafirland by W. B. White

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 10, 1914

In Kafirland

By W. B. White

W. B. WHITE

I HAVE recently had the privilege of spending a few days in Kafirland, down near the Indian Ocean, where we held quarterly meeting with our church at Maranatha, and also held a council of white and native workers to lay plans for the furtherance of the work among this numerous tribe. The Maranatha church has now about one hundred and thirty members, mostly natives from different parts of Kafirland. Our meetings were greatly blessed of God. The ordinances of the Lord's house were celebrated, our native brethren and sisters taking part in them. Thirteen received baptism. The accompanying cut shows a baptismal scene among this people. Those who received baptism were mostly adults, and some were prominent men among the Kafirs. All seemed to be intelligent with reference to the stand they were taking, and to be rejoicing in the truth.

BAPTISMAL SCENE IN KAFIRLAND,
SOUTH AFRICA — BAPTISMAL SCENE IN KAFIRLAND, SOUTH AFRICA

A superintendent has been selected for this part of the field, and a committee chosen to counsel over the needs of the work among the Kafir tribes. It is a pleasure to me to meet with this people, as they seem to appreciate greatly the efforts that we are putting forth for their betterment and upbuilding. God is working on many hearts in Kafirland today, and we expect much fruit among them. More attention will be given in the future to developing native workers, with a white superintendent. We feel sure that much more can be accomplished among the natives in this way than by white men speaking through interpreters.

We are glad that Dr. Harry Hankins will in a few months open up medical missionary work among the Kafirs. It is something of an experiment with us, but we are going forward to see what the Lord has for us in medical missionary work among this people.

We are greatly encouraged by what we see in every direction. The power of God is working on many hearts here in Africa, and we are glad to announce that since the first of October over one hundred among the whites and natives have received Christian baptism and united with the church. We are anxiously looking for ministerial help from the States, as we are very much in need of more workers in this field. Brethren and sisters, pray for us that the work of the Lord may be glorified and many souls brought to a knowledge of the truth in this land.