THOMAS MURPHY by Thomas Murphy

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 6, 1906

THOMAS MURPHY

By Thomas Murphy

Mississippi

PALMER.—I came to this place Oct. 9, 1906, and found a company of nine Sabbath-keepers, the result of the labors of Brethren A. C. Chatman and N. B. King during the summer. Some of these had not yet accepted the light regarding the use of narcotics and stimulants. All having agreed to put away these, we arranged for baptism. Early Sabbath morning, November 3, four were baptized. On the following Sabbath four others were baptized, making in all, eight. We also had the first quarterly meeting in this place. This was a spiritual refreshing to all present.

Our little church-school was opened Oct. 31, 1906, with six pupils, but we have the promise of a number of other pupils in the near future.

Brother Rolland William, from the West Indies, is teaching. This brother has made a great sacrifice for his people in Palmer. He is receiving no salary for his labor here, though he has charge of both the church work and the school. We certainly feel that this brother’s sacrifice and labors are commendable, and trust that through them much good may result to the cause here.