W. G. KNEELAND by W. G. Kneeland

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Aug 8, 1907

W. G. KNEELAND

By W. G. Kneeland

Jamaica

WE have every reason for rejoicing over the steady growth of the work in this island. Our training-school has been opened with a limited number of students, and a number of new church buildings are in process of erection in spite of the heavy losses caused by the earthquake, and the long severe drought that followed. The tithes and Sabbath-school offerings are steadily increasing, and a majority of our Sabbath-schools are dedicating all their offerings to the needy fields. Four Sabbath-school conventions and general meetings have been held in different parts of the island with a good interest and attendance.

The brethren at Kingston are striving nobly to erect their church and school building, and have secured enough funds to pay for the lot and the concrete foundations of the new church. In spite of the fact that standing room can scarcely be secured around the remaining portion of the old building, large numbers of interested people crowd around eager to hear the message of truth. We had hoped ere this to have the roof of the church completed, to protect the congregation from the sun and rain, but the work must necessarily move slowly unless we receive more assistance, as nearly all our people here are poor, and the failure of crops caused by the dry weather has greatly increased the cost of living.

We trust that God will move upon hearts in better circumstances to come to our help in this our time of need, so that better facilities may soon be provided where the message may be given to the hungry people. Since coming to this field, added health and strength have been given for the many duties here, for which we feel to praise our Heavenly Father. As more time and attention are given to the selection and training of native laborers, I am confident that a large number of consecrated men and women will soon be ready to press out into the regions beyond with this blessed message.