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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 19, 1914

The Harvest Ingathering

Reports are coming in from our schools of experiences in the Harvest Ingathering campaign. These are very gratifying. This campaign may well be not for a day, but for a season; and that this is being recognized in some of our schools is evidenced by the reports below.

The Harvest Ingathering work opens the way for Bible readings, cottage meetings, Christian Help work, canvassing, and, indeed, all lines of active Christian field service. There is a very commendable movement in our schools of taking a day each week in which the whole school may engage in active Christian work. The reports which we subjoin are of a very encouraging nature.

From O. J. Graf, president of Emmanuel Missionary College:—

“We closed school one day, and the students and teachers went out together in the interests of the Harvest Ingathering campaign. Companies were sent to the near-by cities, some to the smaller towns, and some to the country. A teacher was at the head of each company. We secured, as nearly as I can estimate, about $150, and about one hundred took part in the campaign. The experience was good for the school, and developed a real, earnest missionary spirit.”

From H. A. Morrison, president of Union College:—

“Tuesday, October 20, the Union College teachers and students assembled in the college chapel at 8:30 A. M. to receive a few instructions, and to ask God’s blessing upon the work of the day. This day had been set apart by the faculty as a day when all could engage in the Harvest Ingathering work. A goodly number took part in this campaign. All who did so were very enthusiastic in looking forward to next year’s Ingathering work. In the meeting held to relate the experiences of the day, such expressions as the following were very common: ‘I am glad I went out with the Harvest Ingathering REVIEW, because of the good experience I had. I am anxious to go again next year.’ Many had excellent experiences in explaining the truth to those on whom they called. The people seemed more friendly and more willing to listen than usual. Nearly all whom we visited were somewhat acquainted with our message because of the work done in past years, and in many of these homes we were gladly received. We were given more money than in past years. To date, reports have been received from eighty-five, with a collection of more than ninety-five dollars. Although this is not a large amount, we are glad to have a small part in helping the work in foreign lands. We pray that the seed sown by the distribution of these papers may spring forth and bear a rich harvest.”

From L. H. Wood, principal of Southern Training School:—

“With reference to the Harvest Ingathering work I will say that we expect to raise $350 before January 1. This is our plan: We have put the map of the world on the board in the chapel, and are going to send a missionary each way to the Pacific islands at the rate of two cents a mile. The Sabbath school is going to send the one going west, and will attempt to raise $150 to do it; the Harvest Ingathering will do the rest, or raise $350 to send one around the other way, the two to meet and shake hands on January 1. The two combined will make $500, or 25,000 miles at two cents a mile. The students are very enthusiastic over it, and I am hopeful that we shall get the full amount. We are planning on sending out a party every week to some of the near-by towns. Our first party consisted of nine girls and one man, chosen by the faculty, and sent to Chattanooga for the day. They came back with $62.72, sending the missionary 3,136 miles. Since then we have received $4.10 more, making a total of $66.82 to date, or 3,341 miles. Pray that we may make our goal.”

From L. O. Machlan, principal of Williamsdale Academy:—

“Yesterday was our Harvest Ingathering day. About fifteen of us went out, and in an average of four hours’ work took in about $75. My collection was about $20.”

From F. W. Paap, secretary of Home Missionary Department of North American Division Conference:—

“The students of the Washington Missionary College are taking a live interest in home missionary work. The experiences gained in connection with the Harvest Ingathering campaign were worth more than pen can tell. About $200 was collected the first day, and the inspiration gained from this blessed service has fired many hearts to continue their efforts. We hope and fully expect to see souls won to Christ by our students during this school year.”