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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 17, 1914

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 53.

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Washington, D. C.

By J. M. Campbell

In order to strengthen the interests of the work in behalf of the colored believers in Washington, to cheer and uplift them, to invigorate the spiritual life, and deepen the Christ spirit as it relates both to missionary effort and to unfeigned love of the brethren, the idea was conceived, and duly put into effect November 9-15, of holding a church missionary, Sabbath school, and young people's convention. This convention was held at the People's (Seventh-day Adventist) Church, Tenth and V Streets N. W. We are glad to report that the convention was a success in every sense of the word.
Among the visitors, whose counsel and instruction were helpful, inspiring, and greatly appreciated, were: Elders James K. Humphrey, of New York City; A. N. Durrant, Pittsburgh, Pa.; T. H. Branch, Philadelphia, Pa.; F. H. Seeney, Wilmington, Del.; Gustavus P. Rodgers, Baltimore, Md.; C. H. Wilkerson, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Prof. M. E. Kern, general secretary Young People's Missionary Volunteer Society; Mrs. L. Flora Plummer, of the Sabbath School Department; Elder F. W. Paap and Miss E. M. Graham, of the Home Missionary Department; Elder R. E. Harter, our conference president, and Mrs. R. E. Harter, our conference Sabbath school secretary. Lay members from the various cities already mentioned were also present, many of whom read excellent papers.
A well-arranged program was rendered. Interesting papers and discussions were the features of the morning and afternoon sessions, preaching services being conducted each night. The interest at these services was extremely good, and it was decided to continue them a week longer, Elder Humphrey remaining to assist. Stony hearts were subdued, confessions made, backsliders reclaimed, and sinners converted. As one of the results of this effort, twenty-six persons (some previously instructed, and several young people) are now awaiting baptism. We thank the Lord for this.
Truly the Spirit of God accompanied the work of the convention throughout, and a profitable time was enjoyed by all. Brotherly love prevailed, and each received a clearer vision of his responsibilities and duties; vows of consecration were renewed; and the influence of this convention will be sure to extend a long way into the future, and be productive of much fruit to the glory and praise of God. J. M. CAMPBELL.