North Carolina by W. H. George

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

North Carolina

By W. H. George

MOREHEAD CITY.—A few lines about the colporteur work in this part of the field will be of interest to those who are watching the work done in “the highways and byways” of the world in carrying the printed page.

In Carteret County I was enabled to place about $600 worth of books and magazines in 720 hours. Here and elsewhere in the State I worked 783 hours, and delivered $1,011.83 worth of literature. From the first of September to the first of January, I worked 484 hours, and delivered literature to the amount of $650.62.

This is no exception. The whole State offers a territory as desirable as Carteret County. Are there not many of our people living in neighborhoods where perhaps little missionary work can be done, who might enter such a field as this, and, while making a living, have a part in proclaiming the message? One or two families who are living the truth could accomplish much good by residing among those who have never heard the truths for this time. There are many places in this State where the people have never heard of Seventh-day Adventists, and know nothing of the third angel’s message.

In some parts of Carteret County land is not expensive. Good farms may be purchased for from ten to fifteen dollars an acre, and this land produces large crops of sweet potatoes of the finest quality, the yield being from fifty to three hundred bushels an acre. Some of our people would do well to settle in different parts of the county where “Great Controversy” has been placed, and live the truth before these people. In most any part of the State can be found desirable places to locate where resident canvassing could be done. A broader field of usefulness could be found in taking up the canvassing work altogether.

I believe that the time has come when those who believe the truth and have enlisted under the banner will engage in giving the light to the world, or they will be shaken out. How can we hide our light under a bushel or under a bed, dealing in the merchandise of this world or resting at ease in our homes, when the world is to be warned? God will care for all who are consecrated and will devote their lives to his service.

W. H. GEORGE.