Loma Linda College of Evangelists by G. K. Abbott

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

Loma Linda College of Evangelists

By G. K. Abbott

THERE is a larger number of students in attendance than ever before, and a spirit of unusual earnestness has pervaded the entire work this year. This is largely due to the fact that they have been given the responsibility of planning and conducting the field work and training, which forms a part of the educational system of the college. This work is united with that of the Missionary Volunteer Society. Students devote some time each week to the holding of Bible readings, health lectures, cooking schools, etc., to canvassing, to the distributing of literature, and the making of missionary visits, to treating the sick, and to similar work. A number of persons have accepted present truth because of such work, and where it was carried on last year, the students find an open door and a hearty welcome this year. Since the first of January, there has been a weekly average of twenty-two Bible readings given, twelve missionary visits made, two health lectures given, two meetings held, and 2,255 pages of literature distributed. Treatments are frequently given in the course of missionary visits. Not only has much good been accomplished, but the students have felt the joy of service, and have seen the efficiency of training in service. The medical missionary work has so fully demonstrated the gospel that prejudice has melted before it. The name “Loma Linda” has proved an open sesame to hearts and homes.

In the activity at home, the foreign fields have not been forgotten. Two workers, Misses Meda Kerr and Anna Hansen, are now located in Argentina, South America. Many others expect to join the army of workers on the frontier when their preparation is completed.

G. K. Abbott, M. D., President.