p. 22 | A Missionary Opportunity by R. W. Parmelee

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 25, 1907

A Missionary Opportunity

By R. W. Parmelee

JACKSONVILLE has been rightly termed the “gateway to Florida,” situated as it is in the northern part of the State. Almost all the railroads entering the State pass through the city, and it is the end of their divisions, or of the line, so that the passengers bound for Florida must spend a few minutes or a few hours in Jacksonville. The St. Johns River runs through Jacksonville to the Atlantic coast, and furnishes a highway for many ocean steamers to the city; so that, whether coming by boat or by rail, passengers bound for a sojourn in Florida visit Jacksonville first upon entering the State. Thus thousands of people from all parts pass through Jacksonville in the fall, to spend the winter in Florida, and returning, stop there in the spring.

Our little church there has recently organized a missionary society, and intends to place our literature in the hands of these tourists as far as possible. One sister conducts a rooming house, in which she is able to distribute a large amount of literature to excellent advantage. They would appreciate any of our literature that can be provided them, sent post-paid, and can use a large amount of it. Address the same to Mrs. W. W. Gatlin, Corner Market and Ninth St., Jacksonville, Fla. R. W. PARMELEE.