Prattville (Mich.) Young People's Convention
By W. D. Curtis
THIS meeting was held January 11-14. There was a good attendance from the churches and companies south of and including Jackson. The convention had been preceded by a series of revival meetings conducted by Brother P. C. Hayward and Sister Ida Dunlap. The Lord had blessed their labors by the conversion of many, and the revival efforts were continued during the convention, at the close of which twenty-three persons were baptized. The convention proper was a decided success, and the young people in that part of the conference were greatly encouraged. The papers read, and the discussions which followed, bore evidence of latent talent, which, if consecrated to the Master's service and trained, could do much toward carrying the advent message to the world in this generation. Plans were put in operation which will bind the young people more closely to the cause of God, and help them to feel a greater responsibility in church work. They will also assist in keeping some of their companions in the Adelphian Academy, that they may receive a training for service. Elders Slade and Sandborn, the president and vice-president of the conference, were present; also Professor Lamson, principal of the Adelphian Academy, and the writer. The East Michigan Conference had previously decided to ordain Brother Hayward to the gospel ministry, and send him to Arizona, supporting him for one year. The ordination service was held on Sabbath, Elder Slade offering the prayer, and the writer giving the charge. It was a very precious season, and hearts were made tender by the presence of the Holy Spirit. The blessing of God is resting upon each branch of the work in the East Michigan Conference.