Danish West Indies by H. C. J. Walleker

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 7, 1909

Danish West Indies

By H. C. J. Walleker

ST. THOMAS.—Since returning home from General Conference I have visited the islands of Antigua, St. Kitts, and St. Croix. I was at Antigua from August 6-16, and visited all the different companies on the island, and met with many of our brethren in their homes. The last Sabbath and Sunday we held a Sabbath-school convention in the church at St. Johns. Many of our brethren from the country came in, and we had a profitable time together. Early Sabbath morning I baptized twelve dear souls, who we hope have arisen to walk in newness of life. We also celebrated the ordinances of the Lord's house, and the Spirit of God came very near with a rich blessing.

At St. Kitts we have a small church building and a few believers, but for a number of years they have been left by themselves, having had no ministerial help. A good work could be done there, if we had a faithful man to place in charge of that island and Nevis. On many of the islands in our field we have a few lonely Sabbath-keepers who are calling for help, but it is almost impossible to reach them, because of poor traveling facilities. We are much in need of a boat of our own, that we may reach these different islands, and thus keep in touch with our brethren, and start work in other places. We sincerely hope that the time is not far distant when this plan can be carried into effect, and the work be pushed into these practically inaccessible places.

At St. Croix we have a good work started, which will soon languish unless we can get some one to come and locate there to look after it. We are of good courage in the Lord, and wish to see the work carried on to a glorious finish.

H. C. J. WALLEKER.