Greater New York Conference Workers' Convention
By K. C. Russell
This meeting was held at 535 West 110th St., New York City. The attendance consisted of the Greater New York Conference workers. Besides the local workers, there were in attendance a portion of the time Elders W. C. White and A. E. Place, and the writer. The time of the convention was devoted to a study of different phases of the message and methods of labor, and especially in seeking the Lord for a greater consecration and for the Holy Spirit's power, to the end that the workers might go forth prepared to do more effective service for the Master. The studies which were held during the convention were on the following subjects: The Sanctuary and its Service, Health and Temperance; Religious Liberty, Proper Use of Language; much time was also devoted to the study of real Christian experience and practical godliness. Elder C. H. Edwards, the president of the conference, gave some interesting talks on the sanctuary question, and also drew some practical lessons for God's people to-day from the experience of ancient Israel. The spirit of earnest prayer characterized the services, and the spirit of unity and devotion on the part of the workers was a remarkable feature of the meetings. Thursday evening, December 28, a service was held with the Brooklyn church, in which the presence of the Holy Spirit was manifest. Sabbath, the thirtieth, the churches in Greater New York held two union meetings. One of these was in the Brooklyn church, and was conducted by Elder A. E. Place, and the other was in the church at 535 110th St., New York City. The attendance was large at both of these services, and the Holy Spirit was present in power to convict of sin and righteousness, as was demonstrated by the humble and heartfelt confessions that were made. Sunday there was a goodly number of willing candidates who followed their Lord in baptism. When we met to plan for actual work, it was demonstrated that the grace of God had not been received in vain; for there was a ready response on the part of both workers and people to enlist in earnest service for the Master. The brethren and sisters in Greater New York are planning to carry on a vigorous campaign with the forthcoming special Signs. There will also be inaugurated a movement in their churches which will consist in the conducting of health studies once a week in each church, in which they will make the “Ministry of Healing” the basis of their lessons. As far as possible a physician or nurse and a minister will be associated in conducting these studies. It was voted also that the conference committee should appoint a religious liberty secretary to have charge of that department of the work in the conference, and also that they select some person to make a specialty of writing for the New York papers; for it is believed that the time has come to improve every agency possible in disseminating this message to the millions who are groping in darkness. It was a pleasure to meet at this meeting Elder H. E. Robinson, with whom many of the readers of the REVIEW are acquainted. Owing to physical infirmities, he and his wife were unable for a long time to engage in active service for the Master. We are glad to report that they are improving in health, and Elder Robinson is hopeful that he will be able to continue laboring for the Master and improve in health until he regains his old-time vigor. His present address is Matteawan, N. Y. Our prayer is that the Lord may roll a burden upon his people throughout this country for the unwanted millions of precious souls in Greater New York.