“God calls for self-supporting missionaries to enter the many unworked fields.”
“Small churches have a great work to do, and should not become discouraged.”
“The publishing work needs more workers willing to sacrifice for the advancement of truth.”
Atlantic Union Gleaner represents Ellen G. White's contributions to this regional church publication, containing articles, testimonies, and counsels specific to the Atlantic Union Conference territory. These writings address local challenges, encourage faithfulness among scattered believers, and provide practical guidance for church development in the northeastern United States. White's Gleaner articles often responded to specific situations—struggling churches, doctrinal questions, administrative challenges, or missionary opportunities unique to this region. The compilation includes appeals for educational advancement, calls for literature evangelism, warnings against worldliness creeping into churches, and encouragement for medical missionary work. Many articles emphasized unity among believers despite geographical separation, urging churches to support conference initiatives. White frequently called for self-supporting missionary families to enter unentered territories within the Union. The work demonstrates how prophetic guidance addressed not just universal principles but specific regional needs, showing God's concern for every part of His vineyard.
Essential for Atlantic Union members understanding their regional heritage. Valuable for church historians studying denominational development. Anyone establishing new churches in previously unentered areas finds principles. Members in small, isolated congregations gain encouragement. Leaders in regional conferences benefit from historical perspective on challenges.
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