Arkansas Camp Meeting by F. W. Paap

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 16, 1915

Arkansas Camp Meeting

By F. W. Paap

ANOTHER annual feast of tabernacles for this interesting and fruitful field is in the past. The camp meeting and conference were held at Hot Springs this year. The location was good—quite central and of very easy access to the public. Everything was in readiness in good time, and the weather was excellent throughout.

The attendance of our people was small, but the blessings of the Lord were enjoyed to the full. From the very beginning there was manifest an earnest spirit on the part of all, and from day to day there was a continual drawing nearer to God. The response to the call for greater activity on the part of every member in soul-winning activities was very encouraging. For the size of the meeting the sales of literature were excellent.

We not only received instructions on practical home missionary work, but we had some actual field work. Careful plans were laid, and with invitations in one hand and tracts in the other, nearly every home was visited. This resulted in greatly increasing our congregations. The large tent was full to overflowing every night. Many of the residents of Hot Springs came forward at the close of the last service, and gave their names and addresses with the request for more of our literature. It was the plan of the conference to supply these with the weekly Signs.

The reports from the different departments showed growth. We believe that the coming year will see great things accomplished in Arkansas for God.

During the camp meeting the conference shortage on the Twenty-cent-a-week Fund was made up by the offerings taken for foreign missions.

Elder W. E. Baxter was reelected president, and C. J. Dart was chosen conference home missionary secretary. The meeting closed with all of good courage, and with a determination to do more than ever before in the winning of precious souls.

F. W. PAAP.