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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 17, 1915

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 92, No. 30.

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California

By A. S. Booth

“Ask ye of the Lord rain in time of the latter rain; so the Lord shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field.” Zech. 10:1.
SURELY the time has come for the Lord to do a work, making bare his mighty arm before the people, and giving a power to the message that we have not yet seen. The calamities by land and sea, the European difficulty, and the unsettled conditions that obtain in all walks of life, clearly indicate that the Lord is making a short work in the earth, and we shall see rapid work in the gathering of souls for the heavenly garner.
Never have I been more thankful for a part in the Lord’s work than at the present. It has been my privilege the last eight months, beginning Oct. 4, 1914, to hold two series of evangelistic meetings in the Central California Conference, one at Bakersfield and the other at Fresno.
During the services 143 have signed the covenant to keep all the commandments of God, by his help. Of these 107 have united with the church, and others will do so soon.
The newspapers have printed 228 articles, averaging over seven inches each, on the message. The publicity thus given has resulted in getting the truth before many who could not attend the services, and has encouraged a good attendance. The attendance at the evening service has averaged from 100 to 800.
The offerings during these services have amounted to $919.37, which has more than covered the expense of the meetings, aside from the laborers’ salaries.
The churches of Bakersfield and Fresno have given valuable service in advertising the meetings and in faithful attendance. The spirit of unity and co-operation was specially manifested by the workers and the church.
Associated with the writer in these meetings held in the Central California Conference at various times were the following-named workers: Elders B. E. Beddoe, N. P. Neilsen, E. H. Adams, and J. R. Patterson, Professor Beardsley, Brother R. R. Breitigam, and Miss A. Bond, Mrs. R. Jackson, Miss G. Patterson, and Miss L. Dart, Bible workers.
The Fresno church has a membership of 418, 152 having been added during 1914 and 1915. We are thankful indeed for the blessings of God showered in this place, and we ask the prayers of our people for the work in Fresno.
A. S. BOOTH.
Ogden, Utah.