Northern California Conference by Clarence Santee

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 9, 1915

Northern California Conference

By Clarence Santee

WHILE it is always difficult to get the exact figures on church missionary work, the results in general are shown in the following report:—

Since the opening of the tent season, one hundred and seventeen have accepted present truth, and, including camp meetings, one hundred and thirty-six have been baptized. Our Sabbath school membership has increased by two hundred and fifty since January 1. These encouraging results cheer our hearts, but as we see many too deeply engrossed with the cares of this life to have time for spiritual advancement in carrying the light in some way to those who do not know it, we many times think, What grand results might have been achieved if all were awake and lifting! The Lord does not call every one to go out among the people, but he has made it possible for every one to have a part in the work and in the reward.

The omens that the coming of the Lord is near, and that probation is about to close, are so apparent that many who do not know the meaning of the present conditions are seeking for light from those who are studying the prophecies. This makes the present a most favorable time to interest the public in the third angel's message.

We are of good courage, and the truth never seemed more convincing.

CLARENCE SANTEE.