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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 11, 1902

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 79, No. 10.

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Finland

By John Hoffman

SINCE October, 1901, we have printed twelve thousand tracts and pamphlets in Swedish, and twenty-eight thousand in the Finnish language. We are now placing this reading-matter, together with larger books, in the hands of the people.
Brother Fred Anderson came to this country from America in November, 1901, and settled in the city of Björneborg. He now has a large room, and is well started in a course of meetings, which I hope will bring the truth to many.
We have had good meetings at Borga, and several have recently begun to observe the Sabbath. During the week of prayer forty dollars was donated toward the mission.
In Helsingfors a young lady and also a mate on a steamship have fully identified themselves with us. Both will engage in canvassing.
We invited the canvassers to an institute to begin January 13 at Borga. Fourteen came, and we had a glorious meeting. The Spirit of God was present in a marked manner, and a quiet, teachable spirit was manifested by all present. Many said that it was the best meeting of the kind they ever attended.
The subjects studied were as follows: (1) Our relation to God and His work, and how we may have His power and protection in carrying the truth to this people as soon as possible; (2) the Church of God and the gifts in His Church, especially the Spirit of Prophecy. Lessons on the care of the body as the temple of God were also given. Sermons based on the prophecies of Daniel were delivered in the evening. These services were well attended.
Brother Anderson assisted me during the last part of the institute. The laborers are of good courage, and appreciate the sacredness of the canvassing work.
Dear brethren and sisters in America, what you have done for the people of Finland will be rewarded in the great day just ahead. Your prayers and your means have not been expended in vain. But when we think of the many thousands in this land who have not heard of the glad day that will bring salvation to all who wait for Christ, we feel like saying, Send us more men and means, and pray that the Lord may be with them.
JOHN HOFFMAN.
Borga, Jan. 28, 1902.