J. W. DANCER by J. W. DANCER.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 20, 1906

J. W. DANCER

By J. W. DANCER.

Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK.—A little over a year ago I came to this city and began self-supporting missionary work. The people seemed quite indifferent toward the message, but after much labor one woman began to keep the Sabbath. With her and her four children and my family of four we organized a Sabbath-school. In a short time she became discouraged and gave up keeping the Sabbath. This left us with a Sabbath-school composed of only my own family. We continued to pray and labor, and about two months ago two took a stand for the truth and began to meet with us on the Sabbath. Since then two others have begun to keep the Sabbath.

Although there had been a church here among the white people for several years, no effort had been made for the colored people previous to my coming here. I am indeed glad that the Lord put it into my mind to come to this city, and that a nucleus for a church has already developed. Brethren, remember the work for the colored people here in your prayers.

I might mention that I am now laboring under the direction and support of the Southwestern Union Conference, and that the members of the church here have assisted me in many ways in my work.