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

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 17.

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East Brazil Mission

By John Lipke

SINCE the organization of the Brazil Union Conference, my field is called the East Brazil Mission, and consists of four states,—Bahia, Alagoas, Sergipe, and Pernambuco.
During the few months of this new year the Lord has blessed the efforts put forth. We marvel as we see the many openings for proclaiming the truth. I will first speak of the work in Pernambuco. I was absent more than five months, and was glad to find, upon returning, that members were faithful, and had worked to spread the truth, which had obtained a foothold in at least three new places. Brother Pedro Demetrio found a number of interested Catholics, whose leader is a young Brazilian. This young man has lived a godly life according to the light he has had. With the greatest interest the people, about thirty in number, listened to the Bible readings that our brother gave them. From the city of Gravata came a call for him to visit a company there who wish to know more about the Sabbath.
Near the city of Recife live several groups of God-fearing Christians. From this place, also, came the call for more light on the Sabbath. One of our brethren is now working with this little company.
Two of our canvassers found, in the city of Nazareth, traces of the influence of a minister who, through Bible study, began to keep the Sabbath and taught his people so. Quite an opposition had been aroused, which resulted in the discharge of the minister, who would not give up the Sabbath. In that city are many who would like to hear one of our ministers speak on the Sabbath question. We have many interests on hand, but there is a great lack of laborers. In this state we have three able men who for years preached in their former church, but they need to be thoroughly instructed in the truth before they can teach others.
In Pernambuco I baptized fifteen persons during February, and more are preparing for baptism at the time of my next visit.
From there I went by train to the state of Alagoas, where I was glad to find our brethren of good courage, and working to spread the truth. Ten persons were baptized and taken into the church while I was there.
March 1 I arrived again in Bahia, my present home. On the day of my arrival I was taken sick with fever, but, thank the Lord, I am better again, and able to do the work that he has intrusted to me. The first of April we expect to start an institute, to last six weeks, in which a number of brethren (Brazilians) will take part.
JOHN LIPKE.