p. 77 | SUGGESTIVE by W. F. Caldwell

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 29, 1901

SUGGESTIVE

By W. F. Caldwell

The church at Midway, Pa., was disbanded nearly two years ago. A few believers clung to the truth, earnestly imploring the Lord for help. Two families were especially burdened for their children, and greatly desired a church school.

The burden of this work was laid on me when I first visited Midway, September 4, but it then seemed impossible to engage in the work there. In a short time, however, the way was unexpectedly opened; and although feeling incapable of undertaking such a work alone, I could not fail to fulfill my promise to the Lord to work anywhere in any way.

The school was opened in a humble place, and in an equally humble way, Oct. 3, 1900, with nine pupils, one of whom is a boarding student from Pittsburg. The Lord has greatly blessed the effort. The children are now learning rapidly. The burden of expense falls largely on two coal miners. But they willingly bear it, sacrificing for their children.

The Lord’s blessing has not been confined to the school. Backsliders are returning, faltering ones are established again, and the “mind to work” is taking possession of all. Two persons have begun canvassing, they say as “regulars.” Three others are doing good work here. Fifty copies of the Signs of the Times are sold weekly. About seventy-five dollars’ worth of tracts, pamphlets, and books has already been sold.

Are there not other places like this? Are there not others who are willing to engage in humble work for the Lord?

I will gladly explain our financial matters, etc., to any who will write. W. F. CALDWELL.