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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 21, 1910

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 87, No. 16.

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East Michigan Conference

By E. I. BEEBE

THE East Michigan Conference held its eighth annual session March 30 to April 3, 1910. Ninety delegates were present, representing sixty-four churches and companies. Harmony and union prevailed throughout the meeting. In fact, it was the best of all the conferences held since its organization. Elders Allen Moon, G. B. Thompson, and J. B. Blosser were among the visiting brethren. The following officers were elected:—
President, E. K. Slade; secretary and treasurer, E. I. Beebe. Executive committee: E. K. Slade, E. I. Beebe, A. R. Sandborn, D. P. Wood, Frank Hiner. East Michigan Conference Association: E. K. Slade, E. I. Beebe, A. R. Sandborn, D. P. Wood, Frank Hiner. Adelphian Academy board: E. K. Slade, E. I. Beebe, A. R. Sandborn, D. P. Wood, Frank Hiner, E. F. Dresser. Auditing committee: Daniel Hale, H. A. Fenner, Daniel Wood, E. N. Hatt, E. S. Skeels, Dr. G. G. Brown.
Secretary-treasurer tract society, Frank Hiner; field missionary secretary, Frank Hiner; field missionary agent, J. H. McEachern; educational and Missionary Volunteer secretary, H. A. Boylan; Sabbath-school secretary, Tillie E. Barr; religious liberty secretary, H. A. Weaver. The medical secretary is to be appointed by the conference committee.
Ministerial credentials were granted to E. K. Slade, E. I. Beebe, J. L. Edgar, L. G. Moore, Wm. Ostrander, A. R. Sandborn, C. N. Sanders, B. F. Stureman, E. R. Lauda, D. P. Wood; ministerial licenses to H. A. Boylan, J. H. McEachern, C. L. White, Fred Hoxie, H. S. Guilford, H. A. Weaver, Harry Wescott; missionary licenses to Tillie E. Barr, Katherine M. Durham, Nora B. Ammon, H. L. Cohoon, Frank Hiner, Marie P. Harriman, Beatrice Harter, Mina Pierce, Mabel L. Reavis, Katherine Weaver; canvasser's credentials to B. F. Williams, Floyd J. Rowland, C. F. Mahr, Geo. Hainer, Harrison Face, W. D. Moore, Mrs. C. S. Countryman.
The annual report of the Sabbath-school department showed that $1,830.54 was given to missions during 1909, a gain of $244.46 over the previous year.
The report of the East Michigan Tract Society showed a net gain of $745.27.
The amount of tithe received from Jan. 1, 1909, to Dec. 31, 1909, was $24,414.22, a gain of $3,806.79 over 1908.
Other reports were given of the Adelphian Tent Company, Holly, Mich., the East Michigan Conference Association, the educational department of the East Michigan Conference, the Adelphian Academy Association, and the Adelphian Publishing Company.
Among the twenty-nine resolutions passed, the following are of special general interest:—
“Resolved, That we indorse the recommendation of the General Conference that a fund of $300,000 be raised as soon as possible, and that we proceed to raise our proportion of this fund immediately.
“Whereas, The Lord has said that as much care and wisdom should be used in the selection of men for the canvassing work as in the selection of men for the ministry, therefore,—
“We recommend, That the conference issue canvasser's credentials to experienced and worthy canvassers, thus recognizing them as self-supporting missionary workers.
“We recommend, That the fare of those holding canvasser's credentials be paid to and from the camp-meeting, and to other essential conventions.
“Resolved, That the Bible work be given the same prominence and consideration in our conference deliberations as the canvassing work, religious liberty work, and other branches of the work.
“Resolved, (a) That we maintain our attitude of opposition to the manufacture, sale, and use of all intoxicants; (b) That we unite with all properly conducted campaigns for the suppression of the liquor traffic; (c) That greater efforts be put forth in the circulation of our temperance literature.
“Whereas, The medical missionary work is of the Lord, and so defined by the spirit of prophecy as to show our great need and possibilities in this line of work, therefore,—
“Resolved, That our doctors, nurses, and those connected with this line of work who are recommended by the church elders and our conference president be given the recognition they deserve, and that they report regularly to the medical department.
“We recommend, That we co-operate with the other conferences in raising funds for the relief of our sanitariums.”
E. I. BEEBE, Secretary.