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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 3, 1908

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 85, No. 49.

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The Virginia Conference

By L. F. Starr

The twenty-fifth annual session of the Virginia Conference was held at Richmond, November 3-8. The churches were well represented by delegates. From the first, we were impressed that the people had come to seek God, and to learn all they could.
The work has moved slowly in this field, but a conviction is taking possession of the people that the cause must advance rapidly, and the message be given in all parts of this State. There is much unworked territory in this conference, and a great work must be accomplished in a short time. The believers there are beginning to realize that all must heartily join the workers in sounding the warning message. The conference was unanimous in laying aggressive plans, covering the different phases of the work, to hasten the time when many would be brought to a knowledge of present truth.
The conference laborers were present, and good reports were given concerning the work the past summer. The reports from the different departments of the conference showed some advancement. The academy located at New Market received considerable attention. The brethren have done nobly in raising money to pay for this institution.
Elder A. G. Daniells was present, and rendered valuable service in the business sessions. His talks on missions, and the great things God is doing toward the speedy finishing of the work, filled the hearts of the hearers with courage.
Prof. M. E. Kern gave some instructive talks on the Missionary Volunteer movement. Too much can not be done to help the youth to enlist in the service and work of God.
Brother I. D. Richardson gave some stirring talks in the interest of the canvassing work. The Lord has greatly blessed in the revival of the canvassing work in the Columbia Union Conference the past year.
Daily studies were given by the writer, on the subject of the Church, Its Order and Organization. Considerable interest was manifested, and many questions were asked on different phases of church work.
Another interesting feature of the meeting was a temperance rally, which had been planned and well advertised. Mr. D. D. McAlister, secretary of the Anti-saloon League of Virginia, delivered a sensible and logical address, Elders A. G. Daniells and D. E. Lindsey following with appropriate and timely remarks.
Elder H. W. Herrell was unanimously re-elected president of the conference, and the other officers remained about the same as last year.
The Lord's Spirit is working in many of the needy fields, and if the brethren and sisters in Virginia will walk humbly in the footsteps of the Master, the times of refreshing now at hand will lead them into greater fields of fruitfulness than they have yet entered. The providence of God is going before them, and with some financial assistance, and additional faithful ministerial and Bible workers, Virginia will soon become a strong conference. Let us pray that the work in this territory may rapidly advance, and that many souls may be garnered in before probation closes.
L. F. STARR.