General Conference Committee Council
By Arthur G. Daniells
DURING the past few days Brethren H. W. Cottrell, W. W. Prescott, W. C. White, Frederick Griggs, and the writer, all members of the General Conference Committee, have had an opportunity to counsel together regarding a number of important interests of the cause. As we looked over the field at home and abroad, and endeavored to discuss the various matters before us at this time, we were convinced that the General Conference Committee should be called together at the earliest date possible. For the purpose of meeting in a central place, and with the prospect of having the presence of Brother and Sister White with us, we decided to appoint the council to be held at College View, Neb., September 15-26. The next session of the General Conference will be one of the important questions to be dealt with by the committee. Where and when shall this meeting be held? What arrangements shall be made for the proper attendance from both the home and foreign fields? What preparation can be made to make this session of the conference the blessing to the cause that it should be? Another matter to be considered is the general missionary campaign during the next six months. What can be done to hasten the proclamation of this message into the dark places where its blessed light has not yet penetrated? Sister White, who is about to return to her home in California, can be with us at the time and place mentioned above. We know that our brethren will greatly appreciate her counsels regarding the many important interests that will come before us for consideration. I trust that all the members of the General Conference Committee who can consistently do so will attend this council. The first meeting will be held Thursday afternoon, September 15, at three o'clock. It is very probable that a public meeting will be held in the College View church each evening during the council. As soon as arrangements are made, we shall give particulars regarding entertainment, etc. Let all who come be on hand for the first meeting. May we not have the prayers of God's people for a very profitable council? A. G. DANIELLS.