South Africa by G. W. Shone

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 30, 1903

South Africa

By G. W. Shone

BLOEMFONTEIN.—I came to this place last February, and have been at work ever since. Although I have found difficulties, yet there is much to encourage me. The Lord is blessing my efforts, and I firmly believe that this place will yield a rich harvest. I am having some precious experiences in connection with my work here, which is varied—canvassing, giving Bible readings, and preaching.

I have found that the first need was to introduce our literature, and to awaken an interest on the part of the people to hear the special truth for this time. This place is rapidly growing, and should be an important center in our work, being the capital of the Orange River Colony, and expected to become the capital of the United South Africa in the future.

My plea is for workers. I am the only worker in this colony. I hope that the Lord will move upon some who are willing to make a little sacrifice, who will stand firmly to the principles of the truth, to come to this needy field and assist me in the work. We need medical missionaries. This branch can not be neglected longer without great loss to our work. My heart aches as I think of the towns, and not one entered yet except this one; and I am the only laborer here.

Many of the people have made urgent requests for a school where the Bible will be taught the children.

There are only two Sabbath-keepers in this place. Those who can speak Dutch, as well as English, will have an advantage in this field over those speaking English only. We want help, and that soon. Who will come?

G. W. SHONE.