Porto Rico by Mrs. A. M. Fischer

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 19, 1902

Porto Rico

By Mrs. A. M. Fischer

MAYAGUEZ.—Our school is growing. We have thirty-four enrolled, and others are seeking admission. The room, which is about fifteen by fifteen feet, is well filled now, and because of lack of space and proper seats it is difficult to keep order; yet we can see some change for the better. Many of these children never read from the Bible before, and when I offered the first prayer, which was in English, I could hardly hear myself speak; but now many times you could hear a pin drop, and many little heads are bowed. These children are all Roman Catholics, and come from some of the best families in Porto Rico. I trust that through them the hearts of the parents will be reached.

There are two other towns where homes are now open to us. I am anxious for other workers to come. We opened our first Sabbath school last Sabbath, with just five present. There is so much to do, and so little time in which to do it! May the Lord lay the burden for this field upon some.

MRS. A. M. FISCHER.