Washington, D. C by Lewis C. Sheafe; F. H. Seeney

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 26, 1902

Washington, D. C.

By Lewis C. Sheafe; F. H. Seeney

Meetings began June 1, at the corner of Sixteenth and R Streets. The prospects were not very bright, and many obstacles were in the way; but all have been surmounted, an interest that reaches all parts of the city has been created and sustained. After the first week, the congregation has at no time been less than one hundred, and has often been fifteen hundred. We have seats for seven hundred. There are people standing every night. Thirty have signed the covenant, and eighteen have united with the church. Nine were baptized August 9. Others are waiting for baptism.

The congregations continue large, and are composed of people of different races. The message has a hold on them. We have been assisted in our efforts by a number of brethren and sisters. The people are aroused. They are reading, and are asking questions of us and of their ministers. Pray that the good work may go on.

Lewis C. Sheafe, F. H. Seeney.