TEXAS CONFERENCE by R. M. Kilgore; A. S. Chrisman

The Seventh-Day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · December 11, 1879

FromThe Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 54, No. 24

TEXAS CONFERENCE.

By R. M. Kilgore; A. S. Chrisman

The first annual session of the Texas State Conference of S. D. Adventists was held on the Dallas camp-ground, Nov. 5-11, 1879. The first meeting, Nov. 7, was called to order by the President, Eld. R. M. Kilgore. Opening prayer by Eld. Geo. I. Butler. Minutes of last meeting read and accepted.

Seven delegates were present, representing the churches at Cleburne, Dallas, Peoria, and Terrell. The church at Denison was received into the Conference, with Geo. Ellis as delegate. Bro. Butler was cordially invited to assist in the deliberations of the Conference, and all members in good standing were invited to take part without the privilege of voting.

The Chair, being by vote authorized to appoint the usual committees, announced the following: On Nominations, A. W. Jenson, W. J. Kerr, A. H. King; on Resolutions, Geo. I. Butler, H. Hunter, John Wilson; Credentials and Licenses, R. A. Miller, Chas. Wilson, H. C. Chrisman; on Auditing, D. C. Brooks, J. M. Huguley, D. Carpenter, W. J. Kerr, Frank Green, M. G. Dillon.

Adjourned to call of Chair.

SECOND MEETING.

The second meeting, Nov. 9, was opened with prayer by Eld. R. M. Kilgore. The Committee on Nominations submitted the following report: For President, R. M. Kilgore; Secretary, A. S. Chrisman; Treasurer, James Gague; Executive Committee, R. M. Kilgore, R. A. Miller, and H. C. Chrisman. The appointment of the camp-meeting committee was left to the President, who named the

following as said committee: Frank Green, L. H. Huguley, and Charles Wilson.

The Committee on Credentials and Licenses recommended that Bro. A. W. Jenson receive license to labor among those of his native tongue. Adjourned to call of Chair.

THIRD MEETING.

The third meeting was held Nov. 10. Prayer by Eld. Geo. I. Butler. The Committee on Resolutions submitted the following:—

Whereas, The General Conference has sent us Bro. Geo. I. Butler to assist us at this camp-meeting, therefore

Resolved, That we tender that body a vote of thanks for his efficient labors during this meeting, and that we will endeavor to carry out in our lives the rich instruction which we have received.

Resolved, That we express our gratitude to God for the evidences he has been pleased to give us that the gifts of his Spirit were to continue in the church, and that it is our privilege to express our increased faith in the spirit of prophecy so manifestly connected with the third angel's message.

Resolved, That we request the General Conference to furnish us, from time to time, such help in our general gatherings as they may deem best; and we also request them to send us an efficient laborer to assist Bro. Kilgore in his work in this broad State, if such help can be spared without injuring the cause in other fields.

Whereas, We find that camp-meetings largely advance the interests of the cause and our spiritual welfare, therefore

Resolved, That we will punctually attend these important gatherings, and in the future manifest more interest in them than we have shown in the past.

Whereas, A temperance movement has been entered into by our people, therefore

Resolved, That we heartily indorse the present national temperance movement, recently commenced among us, as it supplies a want long felt and presents the most sensible temperance platform we have ever known; and we cordially invite all our brethren and sisters to sign the teetotal pledge, and labor earnestly to forward the great temperance reform.

Whereas, We are indebted to Messrs. Lago and Elliot for assistance kindly rendered us at this camp-meeting, therefore

Resolved, That we tender Mr. Lago a vote of thanks for the free use of our camp-ground, also a like vote to Mr. Elliot for the free use of his lumber.

Adjourned sine die.

R. M. KILGORE, Pres.

A. S. CHRISMAN, Sec.