CALIFORNIA

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 27, 1901

HANFORD.—As we were compelled to wait a few days before going to Arizona, our future field of labor, we have been improving the time by canvassing and doing Bible work in this city. About twenty-five hours have been spent in canvassing for “Christ’s Object Lessons,” and as a result, forty orders have been taken. During the few days we have spent in this work, many have been the opportunities to speak a word for the Master, and it is evident that this portion of the great field is ripe for the harvest. Many inquiries have been made in regard to the truths for these times, and to our minds it is evident that a Bible worker could accomplish much here. J. Ernest Bond, Frank S. Bond.

SAN DIEGO.—The work of the Lord is onward in this place, and the Holy Spirit is opening up the way into the hearts and homes of the people. It is gratifying to see how our people are taking hold of the work, especially the young people. Among the latter there is a deep, earnest zeal for the cause of truth. Each one is learning to know that Christ is the head of every man, and all are falling into line under the commands of the great Leader. Personal work among their neighbors and friends is the result.

Excellent reports are brought in at the missionary meeting and the young people’s experience meetings. Over eighty-five copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons” have been placed in the homes of those living in this city and in the immediate vicinity.

San Diego is a needy field, and affords many opportunities for missionary work. It has a large Chinese population, for whom no labor has been done. Then the Mexicans represent a large per cent of the population; among them we have no workers. Jesus died for these souls, and they are calling upon us for the bread of life. Many soldiers and sailors are continually with us, and we know by experience their great appreciation of good reading-matter and a word of cheer occasionally. Remember us when you pray. T. S. Whitelock.

GUERNEVILLE.—Brother Denton Sees and myself began a series of meetings in our tent, July 3. There has been a growing interest. One gentleman, who has charge of a large hopyard, gave his employees permission to quit work earlier if they wished to attend meetings. Several have availed themselves of the opportunity.

There has been no preaching here for years, but the families of Brethren Bean and Huntley have scattered reading-matter among the people. We find some hungering for more light. We look for fruit from this faithful sowing of the past.

Last Sabbath we invited as many as desired to do so, to join us in our Sabbath-school. Four adults met with us. Sister Sees has started a children’s meeting.

In visiting with the people we find them willing to read and converse upon the word of God. H. F. Courter.

The California Missionary has been replaced by the Pacific Union Recorder. The latter will be published every other week; price fifty cents a year. Address all matter to 1059 Castro St., Oakland.