Georgia by Howard C. Chilson; Inita Chilson

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Jun 18, 1914

Georgia

By Howard C. Chilson; Inita Chilson

NORTHEAST Georgia presents a great opportunity to those who wish to work in the South. The people of Franklin County, and no doubt many other counties, are entirely ignorant of the third angel's message. On account of their prejudice and simplicity, one has to work very tactfully.

We find the giving of literature often arouses prejudice; and we have many times been pointed out as Spiritualists or Mormons, because the people know as little about Spiritualism and Mormonism as they do about Seventh-day Adventism. We have even been denominated Roman Catholics, because the word Catholic was seen in the Watchman which we gave away. Many think the Mormons and Roman Catholics are the same.

The Baptist minister of one of the churches, who seemed to be a broader-minded man, offered us his pulpit for several Sundays for a series of lectures on Roman Catholicism. We accepted the opportunity to enlighten the people upon this subject, and spoke to them several Sundays. Some were so incensed that upon one occasion the doors of the church were locked to prevent our speaking. But others were very much interested, and several copies of “Daniel and the Revelation” were placed in their homes.

As there is preaching in the country churches only once a month, a Seventh-day Adventist residing here could, after finding favor in the eyes of the minister, often speak to the people on the other Sundays.

Although we have passed through trying experiences since coming here, we are truly thankful for them, and long to see the work grow here. We hope that many other self-supporting workers will come to this field. There is an excellent opportunity here for a consecrated doctor.

It is our prayer that others will come to live out the present truth in this needy field.

HOWARD C. CHILSON, INITA CHILSON.