West Pennsylvania Conference by W. F. Schwartz

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 23, 1909

West Pennsylvania Conference

By W. F. Schwartz

THE gospel tent that was pitched in Johnstown, Pa., closed its effort Sunday evening, September 5. The services have been conducted by Elder J. W. Watt, G. L. West, and the writer and his wife. Every evening since July 14 has been devoted to the tent service, with a good interest. For the last three weeks Sabbath services have been held in the tent, and we are glad to report that ten adults are keeping the Sabbath. Fifteen others have acknowledged that the seventh day is the Sabbath, but they have not kept it as yet. A hall has been rented for Sabbath and Sunday night meetings, to reach those who have not yet taken their stand, also to accommodate those who are keeping the Sabbath. One of our number is the principal of one of the Johnstown public schools, having charge of eight large rooms; he has taught for twenty years. His wife, an estimable Christian woman, has been an active worker in the church where they have held membership. She and their little daughter stand with him in obeying the truth. We praise God for what he has wrought in bringing souls into the truth. The tent has been taken down, and the work will be followed up by the writer. The ministers, with the object of hindering the work, are scattering D. M. Canright's tracts at present; but God will turn it to his glory. Our courage is good in this glorious message of truth.

W. F. SCHWARTZ.