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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 9, 1913

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 90, No. 2.

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Los Angeles (Cal.) City Work

By J. W. McCord

Nearly three years ago Elder St. John and the writer began evangelistic work in Los Angeles, and the Lord has graciously granted a harvest of souls for the seed sown. During the first year Elder St. John and the writer worked together. When Brother St. John was transferred to Portland, Elder A. S. Booth took his place with the tent company.
The results of the work have been good. Up to date more than 230 persons, nearly all of whom are adults, have been baptized, and the expense of our tent-meetings for the past three years (about $2,300) has been nearly covered by the donations.
This last summer's work was a precious season indeed. The Lord came into the meetings in power, and a tender spirit prevailed throughout the services. As the result of this work in Boyle Heights, East Los Angeles, eighty-two adults have accepted the truth, seventy of whom have been baptized thus far.
The expense of the last three tent efforts amounted to $634.50, and the donations for the same time amounted to $628.50.
Much of this success is due not only to the fact that the ministers worked together like brethren, but also to the faithful work of our Bible workers and to the earnest cooperation of the churches. To the Lord belongs the glory for all that has been done, and we are truly thankful to have a part in a movement where results are possible.
While a number of these new Sabbath-keepers have joined other city churches, enough remain at Boyle Heights to about double the membership. This will necessitate the enlargement of the church building, for which purpose an offering of $600 was pledged last Sunday evening.
We have had many rich experiences during our labor here. For the privilege of being workers together with God, we humbly thank the Lord, and gladly surrender ourselves to do his will, and to be used by him wherever he may lead us. J. W. McCORD.