p. 20 | Colombia by F. J. Hutchins

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 13, 1902

Colombia

By F. J. Hutchins

BOCAS · DEL TORO.— Revolution seems to be the order of things again. There is a band of rebels in the lagoon. They are seizing launches, and to-day they shot a man who was sent to them from the government. We stay at home during these times, so as to run no risk of having our launch seized by the rebels. We trust this state of things will not last long, as it will greatly interfere with our meetings. We are certainly living in troublous times. What might have been done in a time of peace has to be done now in the midst of difficulties. One thing after another has hindered during the whole year; but we still hope that better times may come at intervals, so that the people may be warned.

A young man and his wife have just taken their stand with us, and to-day he is out canvassing for “Christ’s Object Lessons.” We expect soon to see those two and another sister buried with Christ in baptism, as they have all asked for this ordinance. With a settled time of peace long enough to engage the minds of the people, we are confident that our situation in this place would be a promising one. We are obliged to let many calls from other places pass, because we do not have the time to meet them and carry on our regular work here in this city. We do so much need a wide-awake man to assist us! F. J. HUTCHINS.