p. 16 | Western Washington by W. F. Martin

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Aug 25, 1904

Western Washington

By W. F. Martin

SOUTH TACOMA.—At the close of the camp-meeting the writer was asked to remain, that he might follow up the interest, and also superintend the work in the city of Tacoma. A thirty-by-fifty-foot tent was left standing on the camp-ground, in which meetings were held. Elder G. A. Snyder accepted an invitation to join in the work during the summer. Brother John Reith, a student from Walla Walla College, and Miss Nellie Clark, are assisting in visiting and in distributing literature. Twenty-five copies of the Signs have been disposed of each week, and we have all done house-to-house labor. As a direct result of the tent-meetings, five have been baptized, and four other adults have taken a stand for the truth. Some who attended the meetings regularly are convinced, but have not yet decided.

Each Sabbath one laborer from the tent attends services at the church. The church in the city is prospering. Almost every Sabbath marks one or more additions to its members. Since camp-meeting, fourteen have been added. The members are of good courage, and a number of them are actively engaged in missionary work.

The church-school institute was held on the grounds after camp-meeting. Professor Bunch and the teachers from Western Washington and Western Oregon, in addition to their regular duties, assisted in the meetings. The educational convention of the Pacific Union Conference was also held at this time. We were glad to meet these brethren, and listen to their words of counsel.

We have now moved our tent to the corner of Pacific Avenue and 35th Street, Tacoma. Up to the present, we have held two meetings, with a fair attendance. The Lord has richly blessed in the work, and our courage is good.

W. F. MARTIN.