Jamaica by H. Louie Mignott

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 22, 1914

Jamaica

By H. Louie Mignott

The ingathering service in behalf of the Linstead church building, and in which the Riversdale and the Linstead brethren cooperated, took place Sunday, December 7. The efforts of these brethren deserve the highest commendation. The occasion was one long to be remembered, and those who were not privileged to be present certainly missed a great spiritual treat.

The children, under the charge of Sister Randle, nobly acted their part. The attendance from the outside was large. Never before had the community witnessed a religious meeting in which such marked order was observed. The program was well arranged. The singing was of a high quality. Especially should mention be made of the rendering of a song entitled "Rock of Ages," by Elders Keslake and Fletcher, and Sisters Haysmer, Raley, and Fletcher. Its effect on the writer, and doubtless on the audience, was like the effectual breathings of a fervent and holy prayer. It soothed and exhilarated the mind, and at the same time added solemnity to the occasion.

Three meetings constituted the day's proceedings,—the first, a preaching service at 11 A. M., when Elder Keslake delivered an inspiring discourse; the second, at 3 P. M., presided over by Brother F. H. Raley, at which time the program was rendered; and the third, at 7 P. M., another preaching service, conducted by the writer. The organizing and planning for this meeting were done by Brother Fletcher; and a word of praise is due for the way in which the whole affair was arranged. These meetings have been a spiritual uplift to those present. We hope that they will also prove a financial success, and that erelong a humble house of worship will be erected there. The brethren offered willingly of their fruits, etc., and the audiences were quite liberal in their donations.

H. LOUIE MIGNOTT.