p. 955 | West Pennsylvania by W. F. Schwartz

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Oct 2, 1913

West Pennsylvania

By W. F. Schwartz

RIDGWAY.—On July 6, in company with Elder G. L. West, we opened our tent effort at this place. There are many Catholics. The majority of the people are Swedes and Swiss. The Americans are few, so from the first our company was not large, but those who came were regular in attendance, for which we thank the Lord.

Brother and Sister Jenks, residents of the city, had been doing some active work previous to our coming. Brother Jenks is a nurse, and so came in touch with different families. His wife, who was formerly a Bible worker in western New York, engaged in the canvassing work, and sold $370 worth of books. This afforded her many opportunities of meeting the people, and she secured a number of Bible readers. The interest in the truth which her work created caused some to do all in their power to keep people from coming to our tent. Of course this only created a desire in many to hear for themselves what we taught.

We are glad to report nine keeping the Sabbath, and about a dozen families studying with deep interest. A Sabbath-school has been organized, and since its organization the tithe and donations have amounted to $143.15.

During the first eighteen days of our tent effort we had ten rainy nights, and a severe storm which blew down one end of our large tent. In view of this, and the storm of opposition that came from those who had been prejudiced against us, we feel to praise our Heavenly Father for the good hand of providence which has protected us, for the interest created, and for the precious souls who have accepted the truth. Elder West will remain to care for the growing interests in this city, and in Shawmut and Dubois. Pray for the work in this part of the harvest-field.

W. F. SCHWARTZ.