P. G. STANLEY by P. G. Stanley

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 27, 1911

P. G. STANLEY

By P. G. Stanley

Tennessee

COLLEGE.—I met with the little company at this place, July 7-9, and organized a church of fourteen members; the church organization was perfected Sabbath afternoon, and was followed by the celebration of the ordinances of the Lord's house. A number of visitors were present at this service; and lasting impressions were made upon many of those not of our faith, as for the first time they witnessed the proper celebration of the ordinances of humility and of the Lord's supper.

Sunday afternoon I spoke to a large congregation upon the subject of getting acquainted with God, and at the close of the service, administered the ordinance of baptism. Some desired to go forward in this rite who had not obtained the victory over their tobacco. They promised by the Lord's help to overcome this health-destroying habit, and thus purify themselves that they might unite with us.

The Lord is greatly blessing the self-supporting missionary work that is being carried on at this place by Brethren White, Gruesbeck, and Woodman, and their families. This school work is wholly in behalf of the children, and is done without any remuneration whatever. Last year the attendance at the school ran from fifty to one hundred. The public school in the neighborhood was greatly crippled by this large attendance. This year the trustees of the public school asked our brethren if they could not secure for them an Adventist teacher. Not only have the people been won by the school, but they enjoy having our brethren preach to them the truths of the third angel's message. Each Sunday the brethren can be seen riding in different directions to fill their appointments. At the request of Brother Woodman I went with him on muleback eight miles up the mountain to fill his appointment. I enjoyed this experience very much, and took great pleasure in preaching the truth to the mountaineers assembled.

We have great faith in the growth and prosperity of the little church organized at this place. The Lord has helped these Christian workers to win the hearts of the people and their children, and as a result of their efforts we look for a strong church to be raised up.