GUSTAVUS P. RODGERS by Gustavus P. Rodgers

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 18, 1913

GUSTAVUS P. RODGERS

By Gustavus P. Rodgers

Maryland

BALTIMORE.—It has been six months since we reported the work among the ninety thousand colored people of this great city. Our silence was not because we had nothing to report, but because of the pressure of work. We are of good courage in the Lord, and see evidences of a rich harvest in the near future. Being still the only worker in the city, I am taxed to the utmost endeavoring to keep all engagements and answer calls to enter the unworked districts.

Our church building has proved a great help in our efforts to win our way to the people. The church is packed at our Sunday night services, and these meetings seem to be enjoyed by all. Just before leaving for the West, Elder L. C. Sheafe preached for us. Elder J. M. Campbell occupied the pulpit November 30.

Our Missionary Volunteer Society is doing good work. The programs are so arranged that our young people will quickly develop into workers for God.

We are planning to hold a general meeting for five days beginning Jan. 7, 1914, and hope that many of our brethren and sisters from this and neighboring conferences will be able to attend. All who plan to come should notify the writer at 1901 Druid Hill Ave., Baltimore, Md. Letters and printed programs will be mailed to our churches soon.

We earnestly solicit the prayers of the readers of this paper for our success. Our aim is to bring souls to Christ. Our membership is steadily increasing, and in the near future twelve new believers will join us who are already keeping the Sabbath. We are of good courage and see victory ahead.