Camp-Meeting for the Colored People in Texas by M. Jones

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 5, 1909

Camp-Meeting for the Colored People in Texas

By M. Jones

THE time fixed upon this year to hold this annual convocation was July 8-18. In the selection of the town, the location, the advantages for water at a trifling cost, the easy access to and from the trains, all made us realize that the hand of Providence guided in our affairs. Truly the “Lord has been our helper.”

All wished to make the camp-meeting a success; consequently all were interested, and manifested it by their attendance at the services, and willingness to take an active part in the duties of each day. All have said, “It was good for us to be there.”

While there were many features which needed improvement, yet none need be discouraged, for our effort is to reach the highest point attainable. Truly, upon our camp-meeting of last year we have made a decided advancement, and hope to keep up the difference in point of excellence between the camp-meetings each year.

Our tract society was a pleasing feature to all at our camp-meeting. Of the eight dollars and fifty cents' worth of tracts sent us, more than half was disposed of on the ground, while in the sale of Bibles and small books we reached the sum of five dollars and thirty cents; making a total of ten dollars and ninety-five cents. We feel grateful to God for this small beginning, and shall ever praise him for his leading.

Baptism was administered on the ground, and seven candidates followed their Lord in that ordinance; some of those were rebaptized. To us these services were loud calls from him who is now viewing the guests who are being attired for entrance into that heavenly bridal room which all who will have a part in the kingdom of God's dear Son will soon have to enter.

There is quite an interest here now. Brother Gates and myself are still here, to follow up and develop it. You will rejoice with us for the results achieved through grace—two have decided to take their stand, and walk with the commandment-keeping people of God. Remember us in your prayers. M. JONES.