Southern Illinois Camp-Meeting by W. E. Straw

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 8, 1908

Southern Illinois Camp-Meeting

By W. E. Straw

THIS meeting was held at Vandalia, August 27 to September 9. The churches were well represented, and an excellent spirit was manifested throughout the entire meeting. A special effort was made for the young people, and a very decided stand in favor of the true Christian life was taken by nearly all present. Many are preparing to enter our schools to fit themselves for the Lord’s work, some going direct from the camp-ground.

Several times during the meeting opportunity was given for the people to confess their sins, and unite with the believers in the third angel’s message. Parents and children were made to rejoice by the conversion of their loved ones. Thirty-one were buried with their Lord in baptism.

The conference was held in connection with the meeting. The business meetings passed off pleasantly. The following officers were elected: S. E. Wight, president; Nettie Eaton, secretary and treasurer of the tract society; Chancy Wood, educational secretary; and C. J. Tolf, field secretary.

In addition to the regular conference laborers, there were present during some part of the meeting, Profs. Frederick Griggs and M. E. Kern, also Elders C. P. Bollman, Allen Moon, J. B. Blosser, and the writer. The outlook for the coming year in Southern Illinois is most encouraging. W. E. STRAW.