Prince Edward Island by J. Greer Hanna

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

Prince Edward Island

By J. Greer Hanna

CHARLOTTETOWN.—Since my last report to the REVIEW, we have moved from Woodstock, New Brunswick, to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. At our conference session in June, it was decided that this change should be made. Before we left Woodstock, we were made glad to see a young man and his wife take their stand to obey the Lord. Later they united with the Fredericton, New Brunswick, church.

We have enjoyed our work since coming here, and it is becoming more interesting as the days go by. Almost every day brings some new experiences which show that the Lord is working. June 2

we began a series of meetings, and have continued five meetings weekly up to date. We expect to continue until November, as the interest is steadily increasing. Some are now in the valley of decision; we hope soon to see them on the mountain top of faith and obedience. We have been conducting studies on health and disease, every Monday night, illustrating our subject with charts and experiments, and the interest is deepening. The Tabernacle is almost filled at these studies, and many are practicing the instruction.

Recently a lady who had formerly been a Roman Catholic, expressed a desire to unite with us. She had studied the question of the Sabbath some years ago, and began to observe it, but circumstances were against her, and she did not continue. She did not unite with any other church, as she found many errors in them; but as soon as she found us, she felt at home. She has been at every service for the past two or three weeks. We thank the Lord for this soul, and trust she may continue to grow in grace.

We propose to organize a Sabbath-school next Sabbath, as several interested persons unite with us every Sabbath in studying the Word.

A prominent worker in the Presbyterian Church leaves her own church services to come to the Tabernacle, and brings other ladies with her occasionally. She attends our Sabbath studies.

The Tabernacle is a well-arranged building, and is suitable for conducting the work in this field. The seating capacity of the hall is about one hundred. It is well seated and lighted, and we have suitable mottoes on the walls. In the rear of the hall we have four good-sized living rooms, which make it very convenient for the work. The building is water-tight and substantial. It presents a neat appearance, and with the flag announcing the services, is a standing witness for the truth.

Elder W. H. Thurston spent several days with us, and was pleased with existing conditions. His talks were much appreciated by the people, who showed their interest by coming in goodly numbers to the services.

I have two invitations to conduct services with those not of our faith. I will preach to the Orangemen in about two weeks, and next Sunday in the Christian church. These are opportunities which I trust will bear fruit to the glory of God. We are of good courage and mean with God’s help to push the battle to the gates.

J. GREER HANNA.