A LITTLE more than a quarter of a century ago Elder D. E. Lindsey held a series of meetings in Burlington, N. J., and a small company of believers was raised up, and later organized into a Seventh-day Adventist church. Some time afterward another effort was held, which resulted in increasing the membership of the church. Last summer, following the annual camp meeting, Elder A. R. Sandborn, though carrying the burdens of a growing conference, held a strong tent effort, and twenty-two persons were baptized and added to the church. Further additions have since been made, until the membership is now upwards of sixty.
CHURCH BUILDING AT BURLINGTON, N. J.
The need of a comfortable and permanent place of worship, such as would properly represent the message, was felt, and the church took hold of this matter in an energetic way, determined if possible to erect a church. Capt. B. W. Lear generously gave a valuable lot in a good part of the town, and his wife donated a bell. All the other members of the church manifested the spirit of sacrifice, and gave according to their ability. Some funds were also collected from the citizens of the place. Most of the work on the building was contributed by members of the church. As a result of this earnest spirit, a neat and attractive church, well lighted, and seated with pews, has been erected, and is estimated to be worth about five thousand dollars. While some debt is on the building, it is arranged in such a way that the church can handle it.
The rear of the church is separated from the auditorium by sliding doors, and in this way arrangement is made for a church school.
The dedicatory services were held Sunday afternoon, April 23. Elder H. M. J. Richards, president of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, Elder A. R. Sandborn, president of the New Jersey Conference, and some other conference laborers took part in the services. The sermon was preached by the writer.
The Lord blessed in the Sabbath services, and the members of the church were much encouraged by seeing three baptized and added to their number.
The Lord is blessing the work in the New Jersey Conference. There is a steady growth in membership, and the tithe, offerings, and other funds are increasing.
G. B. THOMPSON.
