North Michigan Camp-Meeting
By S. E. Wight
This meeting was held at East Jordan, August 29 to September 10. It was not large, but it will long be remembered by all in attendance. The Spirit of the Lord was in the camp, and it was noticeable in the conduct of the brethren and sisters. Each one considered the welfare of others rather than his own. Nearly all came to this meeting with the desire of getting help, and from the very first, the impression seemed to be that we must press in while the door of mercy is open. Only three left the meeting unconverted. The last day of the meeting twenty-four were baptized. The conference was held in connection with the camp-meeting, but it did not in any way lessen the interest. Situated near the schools of other conferences, we were not obliged, in the consideration of our educational work, to spend any time in raising money for institutions, but it was devoted entirely to interesting young people in attending school. As a result several have decided to enter some school this fall to fit themselves for work in the Master's vineyard. The spirit of sacrifice came in, and the key which unlocks the door for the Holy Spirit to enter was applied, and those who have been long in the way and know what it is to live the Christian life drank anew of the Fountain of life. Certainly the Lord has visited this conference, and we have every reason to believe that the good work begun at this meeting will be continued. The conference has reduced its apportionment of the General Conference debt about one half, and it was decided to spend most of our energies this year in raising means to purchase tents, which are much needed. The following-named ministers were with us during a part of the meeting: Elders Allen Moon, K. C. Russell, F. C. Gilbert, W. D. Curtis, C. A. Hansen, and S. M. Butler, and Brother J. B. Blosser. The labors of these servants of God were greatly appreciated; and as they presented the needs of foreign fields, the needs of our conference appeared very small; and although we have seen, this past year, the hardest time for years, yet we responded to the call, and about one dollar for each person on the ground was donated to foreign mission work, and when Elder C. A. Hansen and his wife left our grounds, en route to India, they were given a hearty hand-shake and God-speed by all. There was a good outside attendance, the largest ever enjoyed at any camp-meeting held in the North. At the last meeting the large tent was crowded, and many stood outside and listened to the words of Elder K. C. Russell on the subject of Religious Liberty.