Chile by F. H. Westphal

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 20, 1910

Chile

By F. H. Westphal

Brother T. H. Davis is having good success in his canvassing. Much of what is to be done must be done through the literature that is being distributed and sold. Among others, a prominent politician of Santiago has enlisted in the canvassing cause, and is having success. The school is helping the canvassing department, and we shall try to educate our young people for service. Our educational work started under difficulties, but it did not start too soon.

The ministerial effort is being blessed, also. At San Felipe seven souls were baptized lately, in the vicinity of Iquique ten others, and two more in the vicinity of Galvarino. Two are expecting baptism at Temuco, and others at Pitrufquen. At Canete I organized a church of twenty-one members. On the whole, we are very much encouraged.

Brother Foster and wife are already in Santiago, in the office. They are much needed, for the help there had just left us. Brother Eduardo Thomann is also there.

We are weak in the school at present. A teacher is needed for the primary department, and we know not where to get one. Lately we have had a Sabbath-school convention at the school, and it was quite a success. The interest in this work was developed to a greater extent. We are glad for that.

We are not at all discouraged, but we need to continue to grow in grace, and in the knowledge of the truth. The war cloud seems to have scattered again, for which we are thankful. We hope that the winds of strife may be held a little longer, until the work can be done.

F. H. Westphal.