West Michigan by S. E. Wright

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 10, 1911

West Michigan

By S. E. Wright

Some may think that in this old territory where so many efforts have been put forth, the people will not listen to the third angel’s message. There is probably not a neighborhood in West Michigan that has not been visited by present truth. Some one has passed that way, and the people know Seventh-day Adventists. While there are a few who will not listen to the presentation of the word, yet the great majority of the people have come to know that Seventh-day Adventists have a message, and there are many who are willing to listen. The workers find but little prejudice compared with other fields. The canvassers, as they go from door to door, find that they can usually sell books as well when they tell the people it is a Seventh-day Adventist book as when they do not.

As a result of the effort put forth in West Michigan during the first six months of the present year, ninety-six persons have accepted the truth and united with our churches. The tithe receipts for this period have increased $3,101.66 over the same period of 1910. The tract society has increased its business fourfold, and we look for greater developments as the Spirit of God leads men from the plow and the workshop to become light-bearers. In looking over the records of the conference, I find that there has been a steady increase in tithes ever since this conference was organized in 1902.

At the present time there are three tent companies in the field, all reporting excellent success. It gives us courage to know that some are accepting the truth in this old territory. God is certainly working upon hearts by his Holy Spirit. S. E. WRIGHT.