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Southern Illinois Camp-Meeting

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 20, 1910

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 87, No. 42.

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Southern Illinois Camp-Meeting

By E. A. BRISTOL

THE workers assembled several days before the time appointed for the meeting at Shelbyville; to make the necessary preparations. Believing consecration and prayer to be important requisites, they sought the Lord together each morning, and endeavored to have each action governed by the Spirit of the Lord as they carried on the work; as a result, there was perfect harmony, and all received a rich blessing. When the delegates and brethren arrived, the same spirit pervaded the camp, and all went home feeling that they had had a profitable time.
There was a good representation of the young people of the conference on the grounds, and nearly all resolved by the help of the Lord to live for God. It was encouraging to look into the faces of so many of our young people having such noble purposes in view, knowing that it is on them that the burden of this message will soon rest.
The outside interest was good. Many from the city attended all the evening meetings, and six decided to keep the Sabbath. In harmony with the instruction of the Testimonies, a strong company of workers was left in Shelbyville to follow up the work. At the present time, the tent is well filled, and the interest continues good. We are praying that a strong company may be brought out.
The last Sabbath of the meeting, Elder E. W. Farnsworth spoke; and when he asked for those to rise who desired to give their hearts to the Lord, over thirty responded. This was followed by nearly the whole congregation renewing their covenant with the Lord. In the afternoon twenty-seven persons were baptized.
In connection with the camp-meeting, the usual business of the conference was transacted, and the following officers were elected for the coming year: President, Elder E. A. Bristol; treasurer, Southern Illinois Tract Society; secretary-treasurer of the Southern Illinois Tract Society, Miss Nettie Eaton; field secretary, E. M. Fishell; educational secretary, Miss Edith Shepard; medical secretary, R. B. Craig; religious liberty secretary, E. A. Bristol.
E. A. BRISTOL.