"support another such meeting; but when we look at the three churches that have been organized, and are prospering in the faith, can we hesitate in answering the question, ‘Will it pay?’ Shall we not raise our voices in decided affirmation, ‘It will pay’?” LS 348.4"
"And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily."
Both passages discuss the growth and establishment of churches. Acts 16:5 describes churches increasing in number and being established in faith, while the EGW passage reflects on the success of organized churches and affirms the value of supporting such meetings. The thematic parallel is the positive outcome of church-related activities.