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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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The German Work

By G. F. HAFFNER

THE Lord has blessed in the German meetings which have been held this summer. The first one, in Hutchinson, Minn., was very small. Because of this, a special effort was made to reach the people outside. Invitations were printed in German, and distributed; and the interest thus created was followed up by Brethren J. J. Reiswig and D. D. Kurtz. Some have accepted the light of truth.
In North Dakota we had a large meeting, as the majority of the conference membership is German. The Lord has blessed the German work in that State, and a number have accepted the truth during the last few years.
We could also see an encouraging growth in the German work in Canada, especially in Alberta and Saskatchewan. In Alberta we had more than twice the number at our camp-meeting that we had the previous summer. A large number have moved to that country from the States. Other believers have been brought in as the result of labor bestowed. Many calls are coming in for meetings; in fact, the calls far exceed our few workers.
In Eastern Colorado quite a number of new believers have been gathered in during the last year. The Lord has blessed the work in that conference.
Altogether, we can say that our German camp-meetings were a blessing to our people everywhere. Backsliders were reclaimed, and sinners were converted. A deeper work of grace has been wrought in many hearts, and decided victories have been won.
The German Seminary, situated at Clinton, Mo., opened September 28, with an encouraging attendance. The work of repairing the building is progressing rapidly, though it was not possible to have everything in readiness when the school opened.
We feel thankful that we can start our first German seminary in this country under such favorable circumstances; and we hope God's people will pray for the success of this institution, and remember it also with their gifts. All contributions for this purpose should be sent to the Central Union Conference, College View, Neb. I hope many will wish to have a part in this enterprise.
G. F. HAFFNER.