Florida by Page Shepard

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

Florida

By Page Shepard

PALATKA.—Our camp-meeting (colored) came to a close Sunday, October 11, the celebration of the ordinances fittingly binding off the ten days of holy convocation. Some present had never been in a meeting of this character; others had not had the privilege of taking part in the ordinances for years. To these were opened as never before the wonderful lessons the Saviour desired to convey to his little band of trusting disciples on that eventful night in which he was betrayed. The happy faces, the moist eyes, revealed the effect this service had upon our people, the warm handshakes bearing witness to the presence of God's Spirit.

During this meeting eight dear souls were added to those who look for the soon-coming Saviour. Nearly one hundred dollars was taken up in cash and pledges to meet the demands for giving the message. The sum is small indeed, but we hope to increase it many times more. Brother J. W. Manns was set apart to the work of the gospel ministry, Elder R. W. Parmele delivering a discourse on the order and sacredness of the work of God, and Elder W. A. Westworth giving the charge. The writer was granted ministerial credentials for this field at the conference session held in connection with the camp-meeting.

The State agent found a live interest in the canvassing work, and twelve decided to devote their time to it. A canvassers' institute lasting ten days was conducted in their behalf. The practical instruction and the deep spiritual counsel received by these intending workers will,

I believe, do much to encourage them to be alert and faithful. The outside attendance continues to be encouraging, while talks with some convicted ones lead to the belief that still others will join themselves to this company. PAGE SHEPARD.