p. 173 | CANADA by A. P. Johnson

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 12, 1901

CANADA

By A. P. Johnson

ALBERTA, NORTHWEST TERRITORY.— We had appointed our quarterly meeting at the end of the Week of Prayer, at the usual time; but the weather became cold and stormy, so our brethren and sisters could not attend the meeting. We are quite scattered out here, some having to come a great distance. One brother and his family came forty miles with a team, to attend the church ordinances. Another meeting was appointed for February 2, and it also had a good attendance. Elder Block gave the Russian-German brethren a discourse in their language, and the Spirit of the Lord was manifested throughout the meeting, the Lord greatly blessing our brethren and sisters. One brother and one sister were added to our church, by letter. May their light shine brightly in this darkened part of the world. The next day, Sunday, Dr. Mensell gave us a talk on health reform, which was much needed, and quoted a number of passages from the Testimonies, which he had translated into German.

The good work goes on; but we are sorely in need of a minister speaking the English language. The field is large, and there are no laborers. Some canvassing has been done; but much more work needs to be done. May the Lord bless the work in the Northwest. A. P. JOHNSON.