New Jersey by B. F. Kneeland

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 24, 1907

New Jersey

By B. F. Kneeland

BRIDGETON.—September 20-22 I spent in a union meeting of the churches in southern New Jersey, at Bridgeton. Brethren from Vineland, Salem, Camden, Burlington, Trenton, and Atlantic City were present. Elder K. C. Russell rendered very effective assistance throughout the meeting.

This was also the close of the tent effort that Brother Carl B. Haynes has been holding in Bridgeton. These meetings have aroused much interest among the citizens, and several have begun keeping the Sabbath as a result. The presence of the Spirit of God was very marked throughout the meeting. On Sabbath, after an impressive sermon by Elder Russell, twenty-eight came forward for prayers, and all testified to a full victory gained.

Sunday morning it was the privilege of the writer to bury fourteen willing souls with Christ in baptism. It was a beautiful day, and the Holy Spirit witnessed in a marked manner to the service. Some were led to make their decision to be baptized while the ordinance was being administered. The addition of twenty-four new members by baptism during the year has greatly encouraged the Bridgeton church. Brother Haynes will remain for a time to follow up the interest and strengthen the new converts. May God continue to bless the work in this needy field. B. F. KNEELAND.