Ontario by G. B. Thompson

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Dec 17, 1903

Ontario

By G. B. Thompson

The blessing of the Lord is attending the work in this conference. The population is about two million five hundred thousand, scattered over a territory as large as New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maine, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Indiana, Vermont, and Delaware, or a total area of two hundred and twenty thousand square miles. It contains a most excellent class of citizens, who, though somewhat conservative, are as willing to receive the truth as any other people. We are in great need of earnest, consecrated laborers to extend the work into new fields. Some of the stronger conferences in the United States, especially Michigan, have helped to establish the work here, and it is very much appreciated.

During the summer two tent efforts were held, and a company brought out at each place, which we hope soon to see organized into churches. I recently organized a church of twelve members at Lindsay, where one of our Bible workers has been laboring the past year. Others are interested here, and steps are being taken to establish a permanent place of worship.

The industrial school was opened in September, with Brother and Sister Leland in charge. It was necessary to begin in a limited way in order not to incur further debt, but it is hoped that some buildings can be erected the coming year. The Lord has abundantly blessed the school thus far.

We have several faithful canvassers in the field, whom the Lord is blessing in their work. A good interest is manifested in disposing of the Capital and Labor number of the Signs. We are hopeful that the coming week of prayer will be a season of great spiritual blessing to all, and as a result laborers be raised up to enter the work.

G. B. Thompson.