p. 18 | Porto Rico by Wm. Steele

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 1, 1910

Porto Rico

By Wm. Steele

The native preacher mentioned in my last report has been working in the country near Manati, preaching, and distributing books and tracts. A number of persons became so interested that he wrote asking me to come and help him. After holding a few meetings, and instructing them further in the message, ten took their stand with God's remnant people. Seven were baptized, and others will take this step later. These brethren live in the mountains, and are a much more simple people than those of the cities. Brother Montanez will continue his work in the country, and we hope soon to see a large church raised up there.

Brethren Cochran and Raff are doing quite well in the canvassing work, putting out a goodly number of books each week. I also baptized three converts in Arecibo. We pray the interest may continue. Brother Cabanas holds three meetings each week with the little company, and has a fair attendance. The Centinela is generally well liked by the people. On this last trip, in four days I took fifty-eight subscriptions, working only a few hours each day.

A few months ago we obtained permission to hold meetings in the prison at Arecibo every Sunday afternoon. Brother Cabanas has continued the meetings. A letter from a young man in prison shows that this effort is doing good.

We have great reason to thank God for the encouragement he has given, and we mean to continue in the good work.

Wm. STEELE.