Washington, D. C by K. C. Russell

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 28, 1907

Washington, D. C.

By K. C. Russell

THIS has been a prosperous summer for the work in the District of Columbia. Two tent efforts have been held, and as the result, a goodly number of precious souls are rejoicing in the third angel's message.

Another church will soon be organized, numbering fifteen or more members. The Lord has blessed those who have canvassed, in placing a large amount of our literature before the citizens of Washington.

Recently a union meeting was held in the Memorial Church, where we planned for a general missionary campaign in the District of Columbia during the winter. The following resolutions were presented, and in a practical way many of the people decided to take up some phase of the work:—

“1. That the city of Washington be districted so as to give a suitable territory to each church, that the church-membership be organized into working bands, and that each member be assigned work in the district most convenient to his home.”

“2. That a missionary director be appointed over each church; and that a leader be appointed for each band.”

“3. That the members of each band report regularly to their leader, and that the leader take the responsibility of making arrangements for cottage meetings and private Bible readings.”

“4. That these bands do practical Christian Help work for the poor, the sick, and the otherwise afflicted, wherever there is opportunity.”

“5. That all cases of poverty or sickness which the one making the visit is not able to relieve be reported promptly to the missionary director of the district in which he is located.”

“6. That we urge our church-members to invite their friends to attend our regular Sabbath and Sunday night services.”

“7. That we do our utmost to place some of our denominational literature in every home in the city of Washington during this coming winter.”

“8. That special attention be given to the distribution of the *Signs of the

Times, Liberty, and Life and Health.*”

“9. That in the circulation of these periodicals, efforts be made to sell the same upon the street and from house to house, and that portions of the city be assigned to individuals who will make a thorough canvass of their territory for one or more of these periodicals.”

Arrangements have been made to conduct special meetings in the different churches. Sunday evening services have already been begun in the Memorial Church, with a good outside attendance. We have also begun a series of union services in True Reformers' Hall, Corner Twelfth and U Streets, to be held each Sabbath at 3 P. M., which all races and classes are invited to attend. We are glad to report that some who had been deceived concerning the true Christian principles underlying this message are rejoicing in the light which the Lord has given on the question of organization and the spirit of prophecy.

K. C. RUSSELL.