The Annual Fijian Council by A. G. Stewart

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

The Annual Fijian Council

By A. G. Stewart

A. G. STEWART

Our annual council at Suva Vou, June 23-28, proved to be a most successful meeting. About two hundred of our people from many parts of the group were in attendance and enjoyed a real spiritual feast. We were pleased to have the assistance of Elder J. E. Fulton most of the time. His long experience in this field makes his visits very helpful in many ways.

We were also very glad that Elder A. G. Daniells, accompanied by Sister Daniells, Miss Hare, and Miss Shull, could visit us in the midst of our meeting and spend several hours while the steamer was in port. Elder Daniells spoke to a crowded church of mostly Adventists at the Sabbath evening service, June 26, on “The Progress of the Message.” His discourse was listened to with keen interest. After the service Elder Fulton joined the party, and they left for New Zealand, on their way to Australia.

The following day we had a most refreshing revival service, the whole congregation taking a definite stand on the Lord's side. Some returned who had wandered from the fold. The Lord came very near and helped us all. In the afternoon eleven were baptized, making twenty-two for the past year.

The reports from the field showed that the cause of present truth is making progress, and a number of calls are being made for the message to be proclaimed in new places. The school at Buresala has had a successful year. During the council three of its students were appointed to field work. Several other young persons expect to enter the school during the coming year. A very comfortable and serviceable home has been erected for the workers for the Indians in Fiji. It was dedicated during the time of the council. Sister Meyers has made many friends among these people during the past year by visiting among them, treating the sick, and conducting a small school. We feel sure that when more workers come, greater results will be seen. This is a most needy field, and the work for the Indians is a very difficult one.

We are all of good courage, and take up our work for the new year with fresh zeal, determined to accomplish more, by the Lord's help, in the future. We beg an interest in the prayers of his people.