The Work in British Columbia by E. L. STEWART.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 28, 1907

The Work in British Columbia

By E. L. STEWART.

PORT HAMMOND.—We have every reason for believing that the recent annual meeting of the British Columbia Conference has marked a new era in the progress of the work in this field. The delegation was the largest ever held, and all the delegates but one were present at the first meeting. Every plan was unanimously carried. The Holy Spirit was present from first to last, and the spirit of unity characterized all the meetings.

It was decided to establish one or more Indian missions in the north, and to carry on some simple industries. Elder T. H. Watson, of the Western Washington Conference, will have the immediate charge. That conference has donated liberally toward his support. Everything accomplished in this line will have to be done by donations. The North Pacific Union Conference has given money to purchase two hundred and forty acres of land near Port Simpson. Buildings must next go up. As there are no roads or means of travel except by water in all that country, a boat is necessary. This will cost eleven or twelve hundred dollars. We hope and pray that our brethren may give liberally to this worthy enterprise.

Action was also taken to move forward with the school at Port Hammond. It was placed upon an academic basis, and fifteen hundred dollars was voted and partly pledged to start the necessary buildings. It is understood, however, that it may take several hundred more before the buildings are completed. We have over two hundred acres of rich land situated twenty-five miles from Vancouver, in the quiet country, with beautiful mountain scenery near by. The attendance in this school at present consists of twenty-two bright children, ranging from the primary to the eighth grade. The work on the new building will begin as soon as the weather will permit. We shall soon begin a systematic effort to raise money to complete the undertaking. Let us all help in this enterprise, and thus show that we are taking an interest in preparing workers for the field. Nearly all our workers pledged their second tithe to this work. Some pledged more.

Our working force must be increased this year, and the evangelical work pushed forward greatly. One new church of believers was raised up and added to the conference this year. Two or more should be added the coming season. But the increase of workers means an increase of funds to meet the expense. Let us be faithful in rendering unto God the tithe, which is his for carrying on this work. Our tithe has greatly increased the past few months, but our membership in this field is small, and unless all our brethren are faithful, we shall fall short of meeting the needs.

We have all reason to rejoice over the special blessing of God the past year, and renew our courage for the future. Pray for the work and workers.

E. L. STEWART.