AGAIN we come with the glad tidings of another church building, completed and given to the great Master, to be a witness to all passers-by of the soon coming of the blessed Saviour. This time it is at Golden Grove in the parish of St. Anns. The light of the third angel's message was first brought to this place by Brother Robert Fletcher in 1896, who, with his wife and son, accepted the truth at a tent effort in Kingston the previous year. Finding some difficulty in making a living in the city, he came to his old home. Soon an interest was created. As a result of a tent effort conducted by Elders C. A. Hall and W. W. Eastman six accepted present truth. Through personal effort and the distribution of our literature, the company has continued to grow, until it now numbers twenty-eight. Being very poor, and only a few of the number being men, it has taken nearly two years to complete the building. This may seem a little strange to some of our readers, as the building is only eighteen by thirty feet; but in this place it is a larger undertaking than it would be to erect a modern building of twice the size in Michigan.
BUILDING A CHURCH
The dedicatory services were held April 6, and were conducted by W. W. Eastman and the writer. Three services were held during the day, and were well attended by those not of our faith, with the usual result—much prejudice was broken down. It is really encouraging to build churches here, if for no other purpose than the good effect it has upon the people living in the vicinity.
At nearly every one of the twelve places where we have erected buildings, prejudice has been changed to favor, and the work is steadily growing. So, dear brethren, do not be discouraged in contributing of your means to advance the blessed work in its various branches; for in the great gathering day, which is so near, you will see such returns for the investment as will give you an eternity of satisfaction and happiness.
