J. E. FULTON by J. E. FULTON

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 6, 1913

J. E. FULTON

By J. E. FULTON

Samoa

J. E. FULTON

TEN very pleasant days were spent in Samoa visiting at the homes of our workers and with our brethren and sisters, all of whom were very kind and did all they could to make our stay enjoyable.

The weather was wet, and we could not go far away from headquarters, but the time was fully occupied in talking over the work. Several meetings were held, some of general interest and a few for our laborers.

The sanitarium property, which has held our workers so long in Apia, has now been sold. For this we thank the Lord, not simply because we obtained a good price, but now there can be no hindrance to starting afresh far away from European influences. We are glad our workers fully coincide with such a plan. Certainly our policy has been wrong in lingering so long on such unpromising soil. By so doing we necessarily ran counter to both the natural prejudices of the natives and the contaminating influences of the Europeans. Our work has made little progress.

We are glad, however, for the few faithful European Sabbath-keepers we have in Apia. They are staunch supporters of the cause.

We are glad to find both Brother and Sister Howse in good health and of good courage. They are anxious to see the work started in another part of the group. We hope that some definite plan will be laid toward this end at the coming council.

Samoa needs more help. Another couple should be sent as soon as possible. This field needs our prayers. The writer feels certain that once we get started on right lines we shall see much to encourage us in this field. Let us remember the work and workers in our prayers.