p. 13 | Dedication of the Printing Plant in Brazil

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Apr 1, 1909

Dedication of the Printing Plant in Brazil

By F. W. Spies

F. W. SPIES

FROM January 1 to 7 the Brazilian general committee, and also the Brazilian members of the South American Union Conference committee, met in council at Sao Bernardo, Sao Paulo, to consider the needs of the work, and to lay plans for its more rapid advancement. Many things of importance were discussed, and resolutions adopted. Among other things plans were laid for a several

months' course of instruction for native laborers, especially canvassers. It is hoped that we may soon be able to open a school for the training of workers in or near Sao Bernardo. This is certainly an imperative need.

During the council, on Sunday morning, January 3, the printing plant was dedicated to the Lord. A short sketch of our experiences in finding and purchasing the place was given; and as we realized that in less than two years from the time when we decided to move from Taquary, we could dedicate so large and well-equipped a printing plant, located so centrally for the entire field, we could but feel that it was certainly the Lord's hand that had guided us. Remarks were made setting forth the part this institution is to act in giving the last gospel message to this great country, after which it was, by prayer, solemnly consecrated to the Lord, his blessing being invoked upon the institution, upon those who are employed in it, and upon the precious literature to be sent forth to lighten the pathway of many a soul. May the Lord indeed make this printing plant a lighthouse from which may emanate rays of light that may be the means of saving many precious souls.

On the eighth of this month a general meeting begins in Itapetininga for the Sao Paulo Mission. We are of good courage in the Lord, for we certainly see him working, and in him the work will soon triumph.

Sao Bernardo.