Gladstone (Mich.) Camp Meeting by J. J. Irwin

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 9, 1914

Gladstone (Mich.) Camp Meeting

By J. J. Irwin

THIS meeting was held June 5-14 at Gladstone, in a beautiful grove by the bay. There were not so many people in attendance at the meeting as in some former years, but it was universally conceded that it was the best meeting ever held in the Upper Peninsula. The Spirit of the Lord came very close to his people, and many who had been burdened for some time, enjoyed perfect freedom in the Lord.

The last Sabbath of the meeting eight persons were baptized, and some who could not be with us at that time, are planning to be baptized at the first opportunity.

At this meeting no business was transacted, as the conference business was looked after at the camp meeting held in the southern part of the conference.

The workers from outside the conference were Elder L. H. Christian, Profs. C. A. Russell and J. G. Lamson, and Brother J. B. Blosser, the latter representing the field missionary work in the Lake Union.

The instruction was very practical, and was given in a way to reach the hearts of the people. The foreign mission work received attention, cash and pledges to the amount of $150 being raised. One sister made up her mind to give $100 each year for the support of some native worker in one of the foreign fields, this money to be paid quarterly. What a good thing it would be if a large number of our people could do the same thing!

The interest on the part of the citizens of Gladstone was such that it was deemed best to leave a tent. Since the camp meeting, the weather has been unfavorable, but notwithstanding this a fair number have attended the services.

Elder G. G. Roth and Brother S. C. Hannon also have a tent pitched at Gladstone, and are laboring for the French people. They are having some interesting experiences in visiting the people, and hope to develop a good work there.

J. J. IRWIN.