Book Work in the North Pacific Union by Carl E. Weaks

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Jul 23, 1908

Book Work in the North Pacific Union

By Carl E. Weaks

THE bugle call to service that has been sounding in no uncertain tone, calling upon God’s people to enter the great harvest-field with the printed page, has been heard by many in this union, and they are responding to the call. Our series of spring institutes, six in number, has closed, and I can truly say that it was never my privilege to attend such enthusiastic institutes before since I entered upon the book work seven years ago. The young people in our schools seem fairly on fire with zeal for the finishing of this work.

Institutes have been held at the following places: Royal Academy, Cottage Grove, Ore.; Laurelwood Academy, Gaston, Ore.; Meadow Glade Intermediate School, Manor, Wash.; Forest Home Academy, Mt. Vernon, Wash.; Mount Ellis Academy, Bozeman, Mont.; and at Walla Walla College, Walla Walla, Wash. About two hundred twenty-five have taken the institute instruction at these several schools. Not all are planning on active field work this season, but they have shown by their attendance at our sessions that their hearts are centered in this fast-closing work, and I believe the time is not far distant when a large per cent of the students from our training-schools will fill some definite place in God’s cause. This is certainly as he would have it.

The scholarship plan is becoming a mighty factor in our work in the Northwest, and we expect to see a large number in school next year as a result of this plan.

Our greatest need at present is regular canvassers, who will place the work on a more permanent basis. During the past few years most of the work has been done by students, consequently little has been accomplished during the winter months. The outlook at present is good for the securing of several workers who will make the book work their business. A number who were once in the field have heard the call to return, and they are responding to that call. We hope to secure an army of permanent workers.

Those now in the field are meeting with almost unparalleled success. I believe that no better field can be found in which to sell our books than the Northwest. The country is filling up so fast that the territory can be worked repeatedly for the same book with success. The large books sell easily, and most of our workers are handling them.

I shall be glad to correspond with any who desire to take up this work in this union.

CARL E. WEAKS, General Missionary Agent.