Monterrey, Mexico by George W. Caviness

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Jan 2, 1913

Monterrey, Mexico

By George W. Caviness

SOME two years ago a family that had heard the truth in San Luis Potosi moved to Monterrey. They began working to interest their neighbors in the truth, and about a year ago wrote us asking that a minister be sent, offering to do what they could to invite others to the meetings. In the month of December, Brother H. L. Rawson went to Monterrey and began labor. He soon had quite an interest. A little later two of our young men canvassers reached there and began work. One of them, Brother C. Nicolas, took hold and gave good help in the meetings. A little later Brother J. Robles joined these workers. They rented a good house in the central part of the city, and for two or three months had a large attendance, with good interest. Later, the other brethren left for different parts, leaving Brother Robles in charge of the congregation. A cheaper place was rented, and the work has continued with good interest.

I spent two weeks with this company, setting forth the fundamental principles and practises of our faith, and at the close had the privilege of baptizing sixteen persons, eight men and eight women. A few others also joined the church.

The baptism took place in the river under the shade of some beautiful large trees, about four miles out in the country. The entire company went out to this place in the morning, taking their lunches with them, so that we had our services in the shade of the trees on the banks of the river. It was an impressive scene. A number of those baptized had come from the Catholic Church.

Our work now has a good beginning in this city of eighty-five thousand inhabitants, not far from the northern boundary. There are a number of Americans living here, and the people generally are liberal. There is a most encouraging outlook for work in this city and the smaller places near by. In fact, from a ranch not far from here we have a call for help. A few Sabbath-keepers from the United States went to this ranch, and an interest is springing up as a result.

We sincerely trust that the light kindled in this place will shine out to the other places, and grow brighter and brighter. We would ask that our brethren remember this company and this needy field. G. W. CAVINESS.