p. 18 | JAMES BELLENGER by James Bellenger

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 11, 1906

JAMES BELLENGER

By James Bellenger

Mississippi

We are glad to report that after a two months' absence from Mississippi, we are again in our field of labor. We were obliged to leave this State and seek a little rest on account of Mrs. Bellenger's poor health. We enjoyed a change of climate, the association of old friends and relatives, and we especially thank our dear Heavenly Father for the restoration of health and strength, and for the privilege of again engaging in our work.

Sabbath, August 18, we enjoyed a good meeting with the Hatley church. One was baptized. We also visited the church at Greenbrier, and found the brethren and sisters of good courage. One precious soul awaits baptism at this place. It makes my heart rejoice to see these dear young people giving their hearts to Jesus.

Sabbath, the twenty-fifth, I enjoyed a good meeting with the Ellisville church. I am now on my way to Picayune, Miss., where we expect to conduct a tent-meeting.

Our church-school question is one of intense interest to us here this fall. We shall need about three more good, self-sacrificing teachers by the middle of October. Is not some one's heart touched with sympathy for the thousands of perishing souls in this needy and destitute field, and especially for our little ones? Now is the time to work the Southern fields. Our courage is good; and we are glad we can have a part in the great work.