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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 5, 1908

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 85, No. 45.

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Jamaica, West Indies

By Hubert Fletcher

ST. ANN'S.—I have seen much of the Lord's goodness since my return to the island, and although I have not entirely recovered from the effects of the malaria, yet my health is much improved. My time is being spent chiefly among the churches in St. Ann's parish, and other places where my services are required. We are very busy at Ballimonay, preparing materials for the church building, which we expect to erect in a few weeks. I have been going into the woods with the brethren, working with them, sometimes until the stars appear. We have purposed to finish the building by December next.
On Sabbath, August 1, the ordinances were celebrated at Golden Grove, and Brother J. A. Kerr was elected and ordained deacon. On the seventh of August I visited the Bryant Hill company, and spent a profitable day there. On Sunday morning I had the privilege of addressing a large and attentive gathering which had assembled to witness the baptism of four dear souls. One of the candidates, a sister, is undergoing severe persecution from her husband; but praise God, this sister loves the message, and is bearing this persecution with Christian fortitude.
After the baptism we had preaching service and the celebration of the ordinances at the meeting-house. There was a good attendance of strangers, and the services were very impressive. We knew the Lord was present by his Spirit. The brethren, although few, are planning for a church building. They are all of good courage.
In the afternoon of the same day, accompanied by Brother C. B. Mead, I left for the Post Road church. Although it had rained, the brethren were assembled for service, in connection with which the ordinances were also celebrated. A business meeting was held the next morning, and although it was necessary to disfellowship some, there are those here who are faithful and love the message.
HUBERT FLETCHER.