Verdun, Que., April 27, 1928.

Dear brother in Christ:-

Through the grace of God I was enabled to be away from home for over two months on a Gospel trip. I was privileged to start work for the Lord amongst the French Canadians in four different centers where He gave me encouragement. Should the Lord tarry I purpose to do a systematic work in these places that, should some be led to Christ, they might carry on, in their town or city, a work for Him.

On the whole, I am quite encouraged to serve Him amongst the French; some, living over thirty miles away from any railroads, have invited me to go to visit them but I am waiting that the roads be dried and the weather more settled than now. Affec'tly yours in Him,
Louis J. Germain.

Dear brother in Christ:-

San Jose, Costa Rica,

Dear brother in Christ:- Apr. 20,1928.

I left Lerida, Spain, on Feb. 29th for Barcelona, sailing on March 2nd for Cristobal, where I arrived March 22nd after a fine voyage, thank the Lord. I intended to take steamer there for Jamaica, but missed it by one hour. Next day I took steamer for Port Limon and arrived here Saturday, March 24th. The brethren were greatly surprised at seeing me at morning meeting next day. I found the believers, both old and new, in fine condition, full of zeal for the Lord and holding meetings every night in different places.

The following Lord's Day we had the baptism of five people; many others were detained by sickness. One of the new brethren sold his business and he is building a hall, with baptistery, for the preaching of the gospel. We expect to open it next month and baptize that brother and those who could not be baptized last time.

As to my intended visit to the States, I am sorry that I cannot do it now. My presence is necessary at home as soon as possible. Therefore, I expect, D. V., to take steamer in Port Limon after the opening of the new hall.

Sincerely yours in Him,

B. Montllau.

Japan, April 7, 1928.

Dear brother:-
Many thanks indeed for the fresh remembrance of the work here.

Our return to America will be delayed till the summer, and we shall probably not stop at Hawaii, as we spoke of doing.

That many of the Japanese brethren and sisters are steadfast in the way of the Lord, studying the Word, and testifying in the gospel, and keeping on with the assembly responsibilities, encourages us in view of our expectation of departing from them.

As to work for the Japanese in America, we ask prayer for guidance and blessing. By correspondence and by literature we shall continue in touch with our brethren here.

We pray God's rich blessing and preserving mercy upon our dear friends in the Lord in the homeland,

Affectionately yours in our Lord,

E. B. Craig.

Baka Mbule, Jan. 31, 1928.

Beloved brethren:-

We cannot begin to tell you what a cheer and encouragement it has been to us of late to see tokens of the Lord's gracious care.

It seems as though the work were going through a time of special testing and we want to seek a special place in the prayers of all the saints. We long to know His mind for us in the present circumstances and to be guided very definitely of Himself. We have felt that the Lord has been answering our prayers in reference to new workers, for we have heard of three young brothers who are exercised and also several sisters, but Mr. T. Nixon is still at home, and up to the present has been unable to return because of physical weakness, and Miss Chalmers has been waiting to return with him. It is very difficult for a young woman to travel alone in this land. There are at least six who should go home on furlough this year, Mr. and Mrs. Althorp, Mr. and Mrs. McTavish, Miss Thomas and Miss Isaac. Every one who is here has faced what it means to come to this land, it has been in many cases their farewell to the home, lands and all they have left behind. Our dearly beloved sister, Mrs. L. Upton Westcott, passed on to her reward, at Inkongo, then Miss Snyder an American sister who was only at Inkongo a year, and then Miss Shorey, who only reached Kinshasa on her way out, and there passed away to be with her Lord in the Glory, and last of all our dear sister Miss Mercy McCandless, to say nothing of the two little, children of Mr. and Mrs. Althorp. Blessed be God, all say, He is worthy, and that glorious day, so near at hand, will show the true fruits of their labors. How blessed it will. be if they all shall receive His "Well done, thou good and faithful servant."What a precious Saviour He is, and what a glorious Lord, whose glory and majesty far surpass our highest thoughts, and what a precious Master He is. May His love draw us nearer and nearer to Himself so that we with the apostle can say, "I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord:for whom I have suffered the loss of all things and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ."

There have been quite a few enquirers of late and we believe there is a true revival of interest, but there is much among the Christians which has given us exercise. We greatly value your prayers and covet a continued interest in them. We had a conference of the white . workers at Inkongo recently and we believe the Lord was with us. We send our united love in the Lord to you all Yours in the blessed hope of His soon return,

Wm. G. Amies.

Palmira, Colombia, S. A.

Dear brother:- Apr. 7, 1928.

On my way from the seaport to Pereira, I stopped to see the missionaries in Palmira, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston and daughter. They urged me to put my school in Palmira instead of Pereira. After duly considering the matter and praying about it, I have decided to do so, so my address will be Palmira, Colombia, S. A., in the future.

Your sister in Christ,

Annie E. Woof.
'OUTWARDLY-INWARDLY"