West Virginia by B. F. Purdham

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Nov 10, 1904

West Virginia

By B. F. Purdham

I CAME to my new field of labor in West Virginia, September 12, and had the privilege of attending the excellent camp-meeting in Clarksburg. I was requested to remain in Clarksburg, to follow up the work, and Brother J. S. James was invited to assist in a short series of tent-meetings.

We had good meetings in the tent, and a good impression was made on the people. Seven have accepted the truth since the camp-meeting, and we hope others will yet obey. The tent-meetings closed October 10, and Brother James was entered upon his work as field secretary.

We have an excellent hall in the best location in the city. Our first meeting in it was held last Sabbath, with good attendance and interest. We organized a Sabbath-school of twelve members, and others expect to join in a short time. I have invitations to hold meetings also in other parts of the city.

I held quarterly meeting at Grafton, October 8. It was an excellent meeting, many members being present. Two united with the church by letter. I am of good courage in the Lord.

B. F. PURDHAM.