An Important Move for Chicago by Chas. T. Everson

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 7, 1910

An Important Move for Chicago

By Chas. T. Everson

At the annual meeting of the Northern Illinois Conference, recently held at Sheridan, Ill., considerable time was devoted to a discussion of ways and means to make our work more successful, especially in the large cities. With Chicago, the second largest city in the United States, as an integral part of this conference, the call to warn the large cities of America came home with special force to the delegates at the meeting. The great burden that rests continually upon the messenger of the Lord concerning this city problem was emphasized again and again during the conference. On the last day of the meeting Dr. Paulson presented some definite plans to assist materially in solving this question, as far as Chicago is concerned.

The following resolution was presented, and enthusiastically adopted by the delegates:—

“Whereas, Dr. Paulson and his associates have been especially burdened by the great need of the city of Chicago; and,—

“Whereas, They have taken some definite steps to cope with this city problem, by establishing a medical missionary home in the old training-school at Thirty-third Place, where city missionaries can receive a short, practical nurses’ course, especially fitting them to treat and give Bible instruction to persons in moderate circumstances,—

“Therefore, Resolved that this conference extend its sympathy and co-operation to this work, which is an endeavor to respond to the persistent call made by the servant of the Lord to warn the cities; and, further,— “Resolved, That we recommend that plans be made to put this resolution into effect at a joint meeting of the Northern Illinois Conference Committee and the Hinsdale Sanitarium Board.”

All felt that the adoption of these resolutions was a step in the right direction, and are confident that, if rightly managed, this work will prove a great blessing to the cause in Chicago.

CHAS. T. EVERSON.