MANITOBA by Mr. J. F. Gravelle; Mrs. J. F. Gravelle

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 13, 1900

MANITOBA

By Mr. J. F. Gravelle; Mrs. J. F. Gravelle

KILLARNEY.—We came to Killarney, May 21, 1899. The Wakopa church had been doing missionary work at this place, and some interest had been awakened. We secured a hall in a good part of the town, and began meetings, holding five services each week. We also visited from house to house, held Bible readings, and distributed reading-matter. We met strong opposition, but the Lord was with us, and blessed the work. Late in the fall, before cold weather, several persons were buried with their Lord in baptism.

Elders Nelson and Dirksen, of Manitoba, have made us a visit. A church of sixteen members has been organized, and officers ordained. Our Sabbath-school has an enrollment of twenty-three, and all are regular in attendance.

The church has bought Sister White's writings,—about fifteen books,—and are reading and studying them with the Bible. We have sold nine hymn-books, seven Bibles, and are taking eight copies of the Signs of the Times, ten copies of the REVIEW AND HERALD, seven of the Little Friend, six of the Missionary Magazine, one of the Good Health, and twelve of the Sabbath-School Worker.

Truly the Lord has done the work here. May he still bless and guide.

The Lord willing, we will move to Morden, Manitoba, about eighty miles east of Killarney; and begin work there. Brethren, pray for the work in this field; for we need help.

MR. AND MRS. J. F. GRAVELLE.