Her Influence on the European Church

L. H. Christian, in charge of the work in Europe during the years 1922-1928 and president of the Northern European Division 1928-1936, wrote:EGWE 318.8

“The advent movement in Europe would never have been the same if it had not been for her visit. For many, many years our members and their children in England, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, and Sweden never tired of telling about Mrs. White. And when now and then in later years a few disloyal ones ridiculed and belittled the gift of prophecy and the servant of God, our people said: ‘We know better. We heard her speak. We have seen her humble, godly, inspiring life. We have her books, and they agree with the Bible and deepen our love for Jesus.’EGWE 318.9

“When I first went to Europe, in 1903, nearly all our people still remembered the visit of Mrs. White, and they loved to tell of her meetings and experiences, as they felt greatly helped by her stay.”—The Fruitage of Spiritual Gifts, pp. 161, 162.EGWE 319.1

In the year 1912 a small group of Norwegian Adventists were informed by a church brother that November 26 was Ellen White's eighty-fifth birthday. They felt a strong attachment to the writings of God's servant and decided in their own unique way to “celebrate.” In a letter to Ellen White they wrote:EGWE 319.2

November 26, 1912

Mrs. E. G. White

St. Helena, California.

Dear Mother in Israel and Servant of the Lord!

Greetings from a few Sabbath-keepers in the western part of Norway, gathered together to celebrate your eighty-fifth anniversary by a thanksgiving meeting.EGWE 319.3

We thank the Lord for all the light He has given through the Spirit of Prophecy, and pray for help to walk in it, and our earnest prayer is that the Lord may protect and strengthen His aged servant whom He has chosen to bring us all this wonderful light and guidance....EGWE 319.4

(Signed)

Alma Anderson

Ranghild Johnsen

John Johnsen

Laura Hansen

Augusta Johnsen

Emma Fleischer

Arthur Johnsen

Elverhoi, Voss

Norway