Missionary Volunteer Convention by M. E. Kern

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 14, 1909

Missionary Volunteer Convention

By M. E. Kern

A JOINT convention of the Missionary Volunteer societies of the District of Columbia was held at the Foreign Mission Seminary, Takoma Park, D. C., on Sabbath, January 9. A very interesting and instructive program was carried out, in which the young people took a leading part. The giving of the advent message to all the world in this generation was set forth as the primary object of binding our young people together in societies.

The program and the duties of officers and members were discussed in three very interesting papers. The use of the society lessons prepared by the Missionary Volunteer Department was highly recommended. The social problems of our work furnished a topic of interesting and instructive study. One good rule given was, “Never attend any gathering where you are sure Christ can not go with you.”

Many lines of work were pointed out for officers and members of Missionary Volunteer societies. These were considered under the subjects of Personal Work, Distribution of Literature, Christian Help Work, Bible Readings and Cottage Meetings, Missionary Correspondence, and Help for Foreign Missions. The interest in this last topic was demonstrated by a donation of about twenty-five dollars for the purchase of a folding organ for the workers in British Central Africa.

In the discussion of the Reading Course and Standard of Attainment the necessity of self-improvement in making our work effective was faithfully pointed out, as well as the great need of educated workers in this cause.

A short consecration service closed the exercises, leaving with those in attendance a new determination, to press onward and upward till the work is done.

M. E. KERN.