I. G. KNIGHT by I. G. Knight

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Sep 15, 1904

I. G. KNIGHT

By I. G. Knight

Panama

BOCAS DEL TORO.—We went to Colon to meet Brother Lee Wellman, but the day he was to arrive, we received word that he had been taken ill. It was a sad disappointment to us all, as Colon is destined to become a great center of the world's interest. We feel much concerned about getting a footing. We have a church there of fourteen members. They are doing what they can, but find it difficult to do much. They have no place to meet. The rents are exorbitant, and they are poor. The cheapest way by far is to build a church, as the lots will cost but little. I do not know of any place where five or six hundred dollars could be spent to better advantage. Or a tent could be used quite well, although it rains a great deal there.

We would like to see a good, roomy chapel there. We had hoped and planned to give the people more attention, as they have not had much help. However, we still hope that the Lord will overrule all, and that we may soon see the banner of truth waving over the canal zone.

The brethren in Costa Rica are doing well. They have two buildings ready for dedication. We expect to go there next week. I want to go to St. Andrews Island also, at the close of my trip to Costa Rica.