Sao Paulo, Brazil by F. W. Spies

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · May 1, 1913

Sao Paulo, Brazil

By F. W. Spies

F. W. SPIES

SABBATH, Dec. 28, 1912, was another encouraging day for the small company of believers in the city of Sao Paulo, as again they gathered on the banks of the Tiete River and witnessed the burial of nine believers with their Saviour by baptism. Eight of these were the fruits of the work done in the city, whereas one brother, who is an apprentice in our publishing house at Sao Bernardo, joined the others in this rite.

Immediately after the baptism the brethren repaired to their place of meeting, and united in celebrating the Lord’s Supper. God certainly came near to his children, and this day will be one long remembered by all who had a part in its blessings.

The company at Sao Paulo is also very faithful in paying the Lord’s tithe. Twenty members paid about $150 during the third quarter, or about $7.50 per capita for the quarter; and yet they are not of the rich in this world’s goods. The financial statement also showed liberal donations to the various kinds of work.

We are glad to thus see the good work moving forward, but there are many calls coming in constantly from different places; and could we but respond to these urgent requests for help, we believe there would be many more precious souls brought into the fold of Christ. May the Lord who knows our needs provide for them according to his riches in glory.

We are also glad to be able to report that the canvassing work is constantly developing more and more, and that the book sales are increasing in our union. For all this we thank the Lord and give him the glory.

At present we are stopping at Curityba, Parana, where in a few days will be held the annual conference of this field.