God has given us all one great gift—life. This gift can be invested in heavenly possession or spent in earthly allurements; “seed corn or devoured”—sown for the Master’s use, or consumed in selfish purposes. The great law of life is activity. No man has a right to lead a dormant career; for this life is not a stagnant pool, but an active, running stream, carrying the gracious gifts of a pure and bounteous fountain head on and on—always receiving, always giving.
Christ has given all to us. We owe all to him. Therefore we have dedicated our lives to him for service, not because it is popular, neither for profit nor gain, fame nor honor, but because of our obligation, our gratitude and love for him and our fellow creatures.
With Dr. David Livingstone, “we desire to be missionaries, heart and soul,” God had only one Son, and he gave him to be a missionary and physician. Poor imitations of him we are or can ever hope to be, but in his service we hope to live, and in it we wish to die.
Christ was the greatest teacher, the greatest preacher, the greatest medical missionary, that ever lived. We have chosen him for our example, and his teachings as our rule in life. He administered to the needs of both soul and body, and it is in this respect we desire to pattern after him, and follow his command, “Go preach, . . . heal the sick, . . . freely ye have received, freely give.”
The command is, “Go ye into all the world.” All the world means all the countries, nations, and peoples—foreign fields as well as our own neighborhoods.
To every true and loyal subject of King Jesus, there is but one sphere of service, and that is the world. There is but one question, and that is, “What wilt thou have me to do?” There is but one object, and that is the glory of our Lord and Master.
You have heard how God has so bountifully blessed us in the past. We believe that greater blessings await us in the future in the greater opportunities he has given us for service, if we fill them.
Even in this enlightened country, with its numerous medical men and evangelists, there are thousands suffering, yes, dying, without a knowledge of God’s saving health. There are many souls who are carrying burdens of sin and sorrow, not knowing of their blessed privilege of leaving all with the Lord. When to their moral burdens is added the burden of physical suffering, what a grand opportunity for the true medical missionary after Christ’s type to step in and assist in undoing the bands of pain and woe, and point them to the Lamb of God, that bears the sins of the world. Such are daily experiences with many Christian physicians, and more opportunities exist for such experiences than are being realized. If such opportunities abound here, what countless numbers there must be in the heathen lands!
Picture in your minds, if possible, the great dilemma this country would be in if to-morrow we should awake to find every hospital, sanitarium, and asylum, every medical society, sanitary commission, and board of health, every physician and nurse gone, and ourselves shorn of the common knowledge of diseases, their causes and treatment. Imagine the epidemics, the plagues, and the accidents which would so speedily come upon us. Add to this the resultant misery if from our loved ones were taken the spirit of sympathy, help, and pity toward a suffering one. When you have painted such a picture, then you have before you in miniature a picture of the many millions now living in heathen lands.
Just a glance at the existing conditions and needs of the people brings before us not a picture of fanciful ideas, but of sound facts, appalling and heart-rending in their aspects. In some great hospitals a bell is rung each time an accident case arrives. Can you not fancy—and after all, it is not very largely imagination—that you hear the sound of that bell reverberating the world? Did you hear it just now? It was from China that the sound came. A Chinaman has fallen and injured himself. A crowd gathers round. They gaze and laugh at his sufferings, and when they have had enough, move on, leaving him to die. Exaggeration, you say?—No, sober truth. There is no Red-Cross man there to take him to a hospital, and no hospital to which to take him; and if a native medical man is called, the wound will be treated according to the time inflicted, and not according to its nature. This is simply one call; there are two hundred thousand medical missionaries wanted in China today. The success of evangelizing this empire will depend upon the medical missions established there; for it is only by relieving their bodies that you can interest their souls.
Listen! the bell is ringing in India. A boy has broken his leg. A string will be tied tightly around it until at last gangrene sets in, and the native quack will be called to amputate the limb in order to save the boy’s life.
The sound of the bell in Persia is wafted to us across the plains and mountains of Asia. It tells of a woman in nature’s sorest trial. No sympathizing mother or husband is there, and the woman is kept in a dark, damp room with no food for three days, and no one is allowed to be present save the barber’s wife, until after the visitation of the god.
Now it is the clanging of the bell in Africa: for a child is in convulsions. What is to be done?—A red-hot iron is pressed to the skull, till a hole is burned down to the brain, to let out the demon. Why not? It is only a girl, let her die.
This time the sound comes with greater force; for it is not far away—Halsted Street, Chicago. A visiting nurse has answered, and found a woman in an indescribable, miserable room, sick with typhoid fever. No time must be lost. She must be made comfortable and her symptoms combated, so she will be saved to her helpless little children, and given a chance to learn of her Saviour.
Surely that bell is announcing to us the Macedonian cry in forcible tones. And can we not truthfully say that God’s greatest prospective blessing to this class is the blessing of great opportunities, with the assurance, “As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.” As God blessed Jesus in doing his Father’s work, so we may expect Jesus will bless those whom he sends to do his work.
Surely the need of medical missions is crying enough, the appeal for the missionary great enough, the urgency of the cause intense enough, and is there not in our hands strength sufficient to furnish the means, and in our medical college and training schools students enough to furnish the men, that these millions who are suffering and dying because they lack the knowledge of God’s power to heal and save may find relief and a knowledge of better things?
O, should not our humanity as well as our Christianity impel us, we who may and ought to go, to go, and with one mighty effort of body, soul, and mind help roll away this load of sorrow, and cheer up this ocean of suffering, with its mute but agonizing cry for help and pity?
In the name of Him who had compassion upon the multitude, and in answer to his command, Go preach and heal, and in response to him who asks, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” our individual and heart-deep response is, “Here am I; send me” to carry this great and glorious gospel for the healing of the nations.
Colombia, South America
By L. G. Knight
BOCAS DEL TORO.—This field seems ripe for aggressive work, and we have evidence that the Lord is blessing the efforts put forth. We have a growing company at Bellevue, about twelve miles from Bocas del Toro, with a house of worship, paid for.
Since our last writing a St. Lucian brother has taken his stand firmly for the truth. He was a Catholic, and an exemplary young man, very studious and devoted. He is French, but speaks English fairly well, also Spanish and Greek. He is to be baptized next Sabbath.
There are a number of places in this field where there are Sabbath-keepers. We wish to visit these as soon as the quarantine is lifted, and the Lord makes it possible. At Port Limon there is a small company. On Corn Island, about four hundred miles away, there are six Sabbath-keepers; there are also some at Bluefields, about the same distance, and on St. Andrews Island, where Brother S. P. Smith is conducting a school.
We are anxious that by the time the message shall have penetrated to all the nooks and corners, this field shall be thoroughly evangelized. It will take a long time unless something more than ordinary takes place, which we hope and pray may. God has ways and means in reserve to operate this work which may surprise us all. I long to see it move with greater power; for this I pray, and solicit your prayers.
L. G. KNIGHT.
Mexico
By Geo. M. Brown
MEXICO CITY.—We are having some encouraging experiences. Brother Harzman, a German-Swiss, who has been in attendance at Keene Academy, where he studied Spanish for a year, has come to this field to work as a self-supporting colporteur. He is a man of middle age, has a wife, but no children. We feel quite sure that he will be a valuable addition to our little force of workers.
Recently a Mexican Bible colporteur has begun keeping the Sabbath, and he is going out with another Sabbath-keeping colporteur; so we shall have two in the field. A brother of this new recruit—a minister—is very much interested in the truth.
In May four nurses came to Mexico City. They are doing well financially, and are a help to us. There is room for many more nurses here. We must open up a medical mission in this place as soon as possible.
We have asked a young man from Keene, who has some knowledge of the Spanish, and who spent three years in this country before going to Keene, to act as our secretary, and look after the subscription list of the El Mensajero. We expect to inaugurate a vigorous campaign in behalf of our paper, and see if we can not greatly increase its circulation. We also plan to come in touch with all the Sabbath-keepers in the republic, with a view to keeping them informed concerning the progress of the work. We shall also follow up the readers of our Spanish paper in a systematic way, so that we may help those who are interested in the truth, since we are to have this additional help in the office.
GEO. M. BROWN.
Wisconsin
By Wm. Covert
EAGLE RIVER.—In connection with Elder Herrmann, I spent the time from Thursday, July 9, until after the following Sunday evening, at Eagle River. While there we organized a church, composed of fourteen members, including Brother and Sister Sufficool, who have been laboring in that place. The work was begun in Eagle River by the sale of fifty copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” which were taken there by Brother and Sister Sufficool about one year ago. As they sold the books, they became acquainted with the people, and while delivering them, found an opportunity to interest some of the people with Bible readings. In this way they taught the truth until the interest demanded public meetings, but most of the work was done from house to house, teaching the Scriptures to the people in their own homes. The result of this work is that twelve persons within the last year have accepted the faith of Christ, including the full message for the present time, and have united with the church. Elder Herrmann baptized nine of these new members on the afternoon of the Sabbath while we were there, and three others of the number will soon go forward in the ordinance of baptism. We were glad to add another church to our list in the Wisconsin Conference. A number of others are interested in the message, and some of them have already begun to keep the Sabbath. We hope to see the membership increased soon.
Brother and Sister Sufficool have also visited Three Lakes, a town not far from Eagle River, where they have sold quite a number of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” and some interest to hear more about the truth is created in that place.
I believe that other of our young people in Wisconsin could give themselves into the Lord’s hands to be used by him, and have the blessed privilege of seeing churches brought out to stand for the truth in these last days. Of course we can not promise any great things to such persons in the way of worldly goods or honor, but the Lord does promise a home in the city of gold to all who will labor for souls. The best people who have lived in this world will live in that city, and the association there will be all that heart can wish. All the honor and riches that this world can give can not equal in their inducement that which the Lord offers those who will be consecrated to his service in his cause here.
WM. COVERT.
The Five Thousand
By John T. Stone
“Send them away, this countless
throng,
That they may all be fed;
For night comes on, and no one here
Hath either meat or bread.”
Thus spake the twelve, but not the
Christ;
For he in love replied,
“Give ye to eat, my chosen ones,
And let them here abide.”
“Kind Master, how shall we supply
Their hungry mouths with meat?
Two hundred pennyworth would
scarce
Provide enough to eat.”
But in the multitude there moved
A lad unknown and poor,
Whose fish and bread the Saviour
used
To show his mighty power.
All seated on the ground, the throng
Beheld the mighty deed.
Apostles, from God’s ample store,
Supplied their every need,
The children, too, his thought con-
trolled,
And none were sent away;
For every soul was satisfied
Ere sank the light of day.
The world about us everywhere
Has many a desert spot
Where souls are hungering for God’s
food,
And lo, they find it not;
O, let us heed the Saviour’s voice,
And answer him in love,
With willing hearts and eager hands
Bring blessings from above!
— John T. Stone, in Christian Work and Evangelist.
California
By Wm. Simpson.
REDLANDS.—Elder Ballenger and I have been holding meetings in this place about seven weeks. The Lord has gone before us in a marvelous manner. About thirty adults have begun to keep the Sabbath, and many others are deciding. We have taken up only one collection each week, which has amounted to about one hundred dollars. Our hearts rejoice to see precious souls take their stand under the blood-stained banner of Prince Immanuel. We are planning to erect a church with a basement for a church school. Pray for us, that a light may be started in this place that will brightly shine until Jesus comes.
Wm. Simpson.
Porto Rico
By MRS. IDA M. FISCHER.
CATANO.—I have lived over two years in Porto Rico, and most of the time has been spent in Mayaguez.
Realizing that a change would be beneficial, it was decided that I take a trip to some of the other towns. From San Juan I took the ferry and crossed the bay to Catano. It was in this little town that we first located in the island. As my visit was only missionary, I had but little time to notice my surroundings; in fact, I had no desire to.
After much inquiry I found the gentleman and his family for whom I was looking. This gentleman was the first one with whom my husband did missionary work on the island. As he could read and understand the English language well, he loaned him “Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation.” We had written him several letters and sent him papers, but they had been returned. Still feeling deeply interested in him, I called, and learned that he had read the book several times, and believed its truths, and had loaned it to others. I left him some reading-matter, and we expect to keep in touch with him.
MRS. IDA M. FISCHER.
India
By S. E. Whiteis
CHANDERNAGOR.—We are of good courage. The Lord goes before and prepares the way for us. O, how we love the work! It grows more precious to us each day.
Sister Kellogg has many Bible readings among the English-speaking Bengali lawyers, doctors, teachers, etc. All seem interested, some especially so, and accept the Lord's word as it is given to them. One of the babus, after the reading, goes home and gives it to his wife. He would be glad to have some one go to teach her, but Sister Kellogg can not speak the language, so we can only give the readings to the husband.
In the zenanas we find the women interested. We seek to give them the message for this time. We tell them of Christ's soon coming, of God's love, and of the home he is preparing for those who love and obey him. Some urge us to come oftener; they say once a week is so long to wait. Ratana Mukerjee, Brother Mukerjee's daughter, is with me in this work.
I will mention one case where the doors were opened by the medical work. A lady was suffering from severe pain in her lungs, and sent for me. I gave her treatment, and she was relieved. She was frightened when she was taken ill; she feared she was going to die, and said she was not prepared. I pointed her to some texts, telling her her duty in order to be forgiven. She belonged to the Free Scotch Church, but was living with Catholics, and was almost persuaded to become one herself. But she has been telling the people lately that she is going to be a Seventh-day Adventist. I had not said anything about the doctrine of Seventh-day Adventists. She would quote the fourth commandment to them, and insist that the seventh day should be kept. I have since begun giving her readings on points of our faith, all of which she readily accepts.
We praise the Lord that we can see the signs of Christ's soon coming being fulfilled.
S. E. WHITEIS.
Canvassing in Porto Rico
By Mrs. Ida M. Fischer
I AM making a trip in the interest of our little paper. My special effort is with the teachers, and I feel encouraged so far. There are fifty-seven Porto Rican teachers in this district. I have been able to canvass forty of these and three others, and have secured thirty-one yearly subscriptions to our paper, and one six months’ subscription. I have had some interesting times, and have had to break down bitter prejudice. I know the work here does not make the showing that the same effort would in the States, but we have a different people to deal with. I have met many intelligent minds, and an interest has been created in our paper that will cause the majority of the subscribers to read it thoroughly. Two agents have been appointed who will handle the paper. The American News Stand will keep a number on hand. I have nine canvasses to make after school hours to-day.
I visited the Department of Education, as I was anxious to know something of what was being done in that work. The field supervisor gave me much information. Next I visited the schools, and obtained the names and addresses of the teachers, and then called at their homes and secured their subscriptions. This is very hard work, for I have to go all over the city, and frequently climb three or four flights of stairs, and then perhaps find that they are away from home.
This afternoon from 4:30 to 8:30 was my best day. I made nine canvasses, and took nine subscriptions. One goes into the home of the Spanish secretary of the Educational Department, another into the home of one of the delegates of the House of Porto Rico, another in the jailer’s family. God has wonderfully blessed in this work. Sometimes I am lost in amazement as I see the obstacles remove.
I visited a gentleman near here to whom Mr. Fischer had loaned his copy of “Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation,” and found that he had studied it carefully, and was convinced of its truths. He told me that he had loaned the book to some ladies, but they had become afraid of it and returned it. We need more workers here. There ought to be workers right here who could follow up the interest that the paper is creating. The Spanish field appeals to me strongly. By engaging in the work here laborers are being fitted for other fields.
MRS. IDA M. FISCHER.
The British Field
By Ole Andres Olsen
We have many evidences of the Lord’s presence and blessing in the work here. Since our last report some advance steps have been taken in the work. The sanitarium at Caterham was formally opened May 28. There was a large gathering of interested people on the occasion. The day was a perfect one. The exercises were held on the lawn at the rear of the building. The magistrate of Caterham presided, and gave us a most cordial welcome in behalf of the citizens, and expressed his interest and confidence in the principles which this institution was to represent. Dr. Paulson followed with a very stirring and interesting address, which was well received by all present.
The work throughout the conference is also making some headway. In April we organized a church at Pontypridd, Wales, of nineteen persons, the result of the labors of Brother Meredith and those who have assisted him from time to time. This was a pleasant and profitable occasion. The Spirit of the Lord was manifested in a marked manner. A goodly number of our brethren and sisters from Cardiff were present, and these, too, received much encouragement, and a revival of the work started at Cardiff, so that Brother Ballenger found it desirable to arrange for a special series of meetings at that place, which brought a number of good souls into the truth. About three weeks ago I had the privilege of being present, and19seeing four brethren and one sister follow the Lord in the ordinance of baptism. A church of twenty-six was organized, and the work is much strengthened, and a good interest prevails in the community.
Since then a tent has been pitched at Newport, and meetings have begun with good prospects.
During May I visited Plymouth, and found the work there prospering. Here also we organized a church of twenty-six, and the Lord is blessing the work, and new ones are becoming interested continually.
The first meeting of the British Union and South England Conferences was held at Southsea, May 29 to June 7. We were favored with excellent weather. Southsea is an interesting and pleasant place. The attendance was good, considering the meeting was held in the extreme south of England. We were much favored with the presence and faithful labors of Elders Conradi and Irwin and Dr. Paulson, besides the laborers from the British field. Many questions received careful attention. Steps were taken for the organization of the Good Health Association, to have charge of our sanitarium property, and such other interests as will be connected with that branch of the work. The attendance from the community of Southsea was good. The meeting was held in a large hall, which was very conveniently located. The last Sabbath of the meeting was an occasion long to be remembered. The Lord blessed in a special manner the preaching of the message, and the Spirit of the Lord moved upon many hearts. A goodly number came forward to seek the Lord for a deeper consecration, and a complete yielding of themselves to God and to his service. The testimony meeting which followed a discourse by Brother Conradi in the afternoon was an occasion long to be remembered by those who participated in it. Our brethren and sisters returned to their homes full of courage and with renewed strength, to push forward the battle for truth and righteousness, unto the coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
This season we shall have eight tents in operation in the British field. Last year we had but two. There will also be two movable tabernacles. The tents will be distributed as follows: two in the South England Conference; three in the North England Conference; one in Scotland; one tent and a tabernacle in Ireland; one tent and a tabernacle in Wales. It is a source of much encouragement to see so many different efforts being put forth at one time. We are hearing good reports, and are rejoicing in the prospect of a goodly ingathering of souls for the kingdom of God through these efforts. May the Lord’s special blessing be with his laborers in this work, and may we all act our part faithfully, and thus hasten the coming and kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
O. A. OLSEN.
Texas
By O. GLASS.
KIRBYVILLE.—The Lord has greatly blessed our efforts. I began the meetings here some time ago, with the help of Elder McCutchen. Three have been baptized, and two others have begun to keep the commandments. Others are interested, and I hope to see them take their stand. I have made arrangements for lumber to build a church here. The Lord is willing to do for us above all we ask or think, and man's necessity is God's opportunity. I thank him for his goodness to the children of men. While he could have used his angels to warn this world, he has given man a part to act, for which we ought to be grateful. We should improve every opportunity; for soon the work will close. May God help every one to be as true as a needle to the pole. There is much to be done, and where are the ones to say, “Here am I; Lord, send me”?
The Southern field is the most difficult one to work; and while that is true, we know that God has a people here. Then let us work diligently and sow beside all waters, and God will give the increase. May his servants be of good cheer. The battle is the Lord's, and he will help all who seek to do his will. May the Lord raise up more laborers to fill the places of those who are falling in death. I desire to be remembered at the throne of grace, that God may direct his work in this destitute field. O. GLASS.
Report from Elder Loughborough
By John Norton Loughborough
It is many months since I made a direct report through the columns of the REVIEW. Since May, 1902, by vote of the church in Oakland, Cal., I have been acting as one of the pastors of that large church. My work has been mostly visiting from house to house, seeking the good of the church-members and interested persons. Several of the latter have united with the church during the year. It was also my privilege to attend three camp-meetings in the State during the fifteen months just past.
While I enjoyed much of the Lord’s blessing in this local work, my mind, especially since the last General Conference, has been much impressed that I should go out somewhere among our people, telling them of those things which I “have seen, known, and handled” in our experience as a people in the rise of the third angel’s message. Praying over the matter by day, I would in the night season, in my dreams, be going from place to place, east of the Rocky Mountains, holding meetings. My prayer then was, “Lord, what does this mean?” I waited to see what, if any, opening providence for such work would develop. About the last of May a letter came from the president of the Central Union Conference, inviting me to labor for three months in that conference. I said, “This must be in the order of the Lord in answer to prayer; for there has not been a hint given to Elder Russell, the president of that conference, from me, that I had any impression for labor in that field.”
I decided to go, and began to make preparations. From the very day that I decided to go, I have gained in health and strength. And here I am now, at this writing, July 17, in Palisades, Colo., where my labors began in this union conference. I am to speak in the tent meeting here to-night. To-morrow I am to be with the church in Grand Junction, a few miles away. I request the prayers of the Lord’s people that my labor may not be in vain in the Lord. It is not by might nor by power, but by his Spirit, that the Lord’s work through us must be made effectual.
J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.
Bible Burning in Fiji
ONE of our workers writes from that island field: “You will doubtless have read something in your local papers on the subject of Bible burning at Naililili. The place is only twenty miles from Suva, and that such an occurrence took place under the supervision of European Catholic sisters and by native girls is only too true. Although Father Rougiers denies the fact, it is nevertheless true. Twenty reputable adult spectators can be brought as witnesses who will state that the sisters and girls laughingly used contemptuous language concerning the Bibles and Wesleyan hymn-books that were being used for kindling the fire at the coral lime-kiln.”
“It appears that the chief of the district, Matanitobua, had a disagreement with the native Methodist ministers, and the chief decided to show his animosity against the mission and the government by urging all his people to become Catholics. The books that were burned belonged to these people; for one of them, which had been rescued from the flames by a bystander, contained the local Methodist teacher’s name, as well as the name of the owner, and the date it came into his possession.”
Good progress is being made with the Fijian ‘Great Controversy,’ which is being published by the Avondale press. It is being produced in economical style, though of attractive appearance. The blessing of the Lord has attended the work all the way along. Considerable funds are required to produce a volume of such character. Several have already donated toward the enterprise. The two thousand books, when bound, will have cost about seven hundred dollars. About one third of this amount has been collected, and further gifts to this enterprise will be appreciated. The books will be sold, so that funds invested in Fijian literature will be used over and over again in the production of other needed publications. It was expected that the book would be ready for circulation about the first of June.
South Dakota Conference and Camp-Meeting
By C. A. Burman; N. M. Jorgensen
THE twenty-fourth annual session of the South Dakota Conference was held in connection with the yearly camp-meeting near Madison, on the bank of Lake Hermon, where nature had ample provision for both shade and windbreak in the beautiful natural grove. God verified his promise from the very first. He is a shield, and he will give grace and glory. It was realized that God will work in behalf of his people when they relate themselves to him in such a way that he can work for them.
The first meeting was called Thursday, June 11, 1903, at 9:15 A. M., with Elder C. A. Burman in the chair. After the opening exercises the delegates were seated, and as only a limited number responded, all the brethren present were invited to participate in the conference work.
After the reading of the minutes of the preceding conference, held Dec. 2-8, 1902, Elder Burman made some appropriate remarks on conference work. Elders Butler and Haskell spoke on the earlier times in the message. A committee of fifteen members was chosen to elect the working committees. Some of the resolutions accepted by the conference were as follows:—
“That all conference laborers send in a report every two weeks to the conference president, and also to The Dakota Worker.
“We recommend that a canvassers’ school be held at some central point in this State during the next winter.
“Whereas, God in his providence and by the leading of his Spirit has established our industrial school, and bestowed many precious blessings which have indicated his approval, therefore,—
“Resolved, That we express our heartfelt thanks for his goodness, and renew our consecration to him.
“Resolved, That we raise two thousand dollars by pledges, and by the sale of ‘Christ’s Object Lessons,’ for the enlargement and completion of our school at Elk Point.
“We recommend that the needs of our mission fields be kept before the Sabbath-school as an incentive to more liberal contributions.
“Whereas, The Spirit of God has indicated that health and temperance work is to be regarded as the right arm of the message, and,—
“Whereas, This branch of the message has not received the attention called for by the spirit of prophecy, and has no organized existence in our conference, therefore,—
“We recommend (1) that a Health and Temperance department be created, and a secretary be elected and placed in charge of the same; (2) that health and temperance institutes be provided for at the discretion of the conference committee and the secretary of the department; (3) that we urge the importance of scattering our health and temperance literature in every community.
“Whereas, The message from the Lord has come to us again and again that it is time to take our children out of the public schools, therefore,—
“Resolved, That all conference laborers, church elders and leaders be requested to urge upon our people the importance of establishing primary schools in the home churches.
“Whereas, The Lord has said that the sale of ‘Christ’s Object Lessons’ shall continue as long as there are schools to be helped, therefore,—
“Resolved, That a vigorous effort be made for the sale of that book by the laborers and lay members.
“Resolved, That we donate five hundred dollars of the tithe to pay the laborers in the Southern Union Conference.”
Elders Butler, Haskell, Flaiz, Johnson, and Warren were present, also Mrs. Haskell, and M. Bessie De Graw, who rendered efficient help on the educational day. Elder L. Warren rendered efficient help for the young people and children, and we were cheered to listen to Elders Butler and Haskell as they reviewed some of the earlier work in the message.
On the last Sabbath of the meeting a very impressive ordination service was celebrated, when Brethren F. L. Perry and Daniel Isaac were set apart to the gospel ministry.
Credentials were granted to six persons, ministerial licenses to five, and missionary licenses to five.
Officers for the year are as follows: President, C. A. Burman; Vice-President, E. G. Hayes; Secretary, N. M. Jorgensen; Treasurer, L. D. Randall; Conference Committee, C. A. Burman, E. G. Hayes, J. W. Beach, C. F. Betts, N. M. Jorgensen, D. Staats, Conrad Reiswig.
Tithe for the past year for the Northern Union Conference was $10.80 for each member.
Early Sunday morning, June 21, we gathered on the shore of Lake Hermon to celebrate the ordinance of baptism, and thirty-one were buried with Christ in baptism, and in the afternoon twenty-two20others, making a total of fifty-three who were baptized.
All felt grateful to God for his bountiful blessings, and as we left for our several homes, we consecrated ourselves anew to the great work of giving the gospel to the world in this generation.