Argentina by N. Z. Town

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Dec 10, 1903

Argentina

By N. Z. Town

DIAMANTE, ENTRE RIOS.—The work in this country has made some advancement during this year. Fifty or sixty have united with the churches. The work at Missiones has continued, until now there is an organized church of thirty-five or more members.

I have just returned from a visit with Brother Maas. After our general meeting in March, he and a German brother remained to follow up the interest. The outlook seemed good, for there were several families who had acknowledged the truth; but it has been slow work to bring them to a decision. But at last the Lord has given the victory, and a whole family, fourteen in all, are keeping the Sabbath. Last Sabbath I had the privilege of baptizing the parents and one daughter. A married son who lives at home, and three or four grown children will follow. Others are interested. Now that a beginning has been made, we hope to see a company brought out there. As usual, when one starts, others will follow. We have planned to pitch a tent in one of the colonies near by, and with this effort will close up the work in that section for the present, unless there is some special interest.

On my way home, at a junction where I had to change cars, I met Brother Westphal, who was returning from Brazil. Neither of us knew that the other expected to take this train. He brings encouraging reports of the work in Brazil. He has been away five months.

I am glad that my lot has fallen in a field outside of the United States, where there are so many who ought to go to other countries. We realize our inability, but our courage is good in the Lord. Soon he will come, and I am glad that he will find some faithful souls among the dark lands of South America. N. Z. TOWN.