F. H. WESTPHAL by F. H. Westphal

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 29, 1915

F. H. WESTPHAL

By F. H. Westphal

Chile

Despite the fact that we have very few facilities with which to work, we are doing something for the Lord in this dark land, for surely there is no field where there is greater need. During the past year a new zeal for missionary work seems to have possessed our churches, and many baptisms have been reported. About one hundred and fifty new members have been added to our churches. Of course some of the seed of truth falls on stony places, among thorns, and by the wayside, but other falls on good ground, and for this we praise the Lord.

During the past year some of the Araucanian Indians have taken an interest in our work, and a number have made great sacrifices to unite with us. These Indians are courageous indeed, and willing to do anything and risk their all for the Lord.

Our work is really growing rapidly, yet much more slowly than we wish it were. We are trying to organize the home missionary work here in Chile, and our members are doing well, though of course we cannot expect to perfect the organization as you have in America.

The war has brought hard times to this country, as the saltpeter business was almost entirely paralyzed, Germany being the principal customer. We are hoping, however, that trade can soon be established with other countries. Mrs. Westphal is spending the vacation months in Pitrufquen, but will return to the school in Pua in April. She is the mother of the school, and is always busy.