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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Jun 13, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 24.

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British West Indies

By H. J. Farman

KINGSTON, JAMAICA.—On January 7, soon after the close of our conference, Elder D. E. Wellman, myself, and others began the work of enlarging our church-school building. It is now large enough to accommodate about one hundred pupils. It has two good rooms, is well-seated, lighted, and ventilated, and will be a great help to our Sabbath-school and young people's work, as well as to our day-school. We next began seating our church, putting in forty-three new pews, which have greatly added to the appearance and comfort of the building. We also built a conference storeroom and janitor's room, which were greatly needed.
The church has reduced its indebtedness about one half, having paid thirty pounds, and is making a determined effort to pay the remainder, to finish seating the building, and to paint it, hoping to have it ready to be dedicated at the next conference.
We have worked with all our might, and are glad to say that the Lord has helped us hitherto, and has blessed us with health and strength, for which we are very thankful. There are many difficulties to be encountered in this field. Especially is this true in the matter of financial support. The great mass of the people are very poor, and while there are noble examples of real self-sacrifice, some are indifferent to the needs of the cause.
One of our greatest needs is a higher type of spirituality and a greater love for the perishing. O that the Lord would breathe upon us all a real spirit of soul travail, which would lead to prayer and to work for the lost. Could we have this, our work here would move.
Since reporting last, I have baptized five persons, making, in all, twenty that have been added to the church by baptism in the last ten months. Some of these have been new converts, who have given good evidences of the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives. There are several others who have become interested through our district workers' meetings. These meetings are proving very helpful. Pray for the work here, and the workers that they may do efficient service for God. H. J. FARMAN.