Big Rapids (Mich.) Camp-Meeting
By W. E. Videto
THE BIG RAPIDS camp-meeting began June 12, and closed June 21. Although much earlier than our camp-meetings are usually held, it was fairly well attended. Representatives were present from the Mecosta, Morley, Shelby, Howard City, Barryton, and Fremont churches. Brethren Brink, Tefft, Harter, and Videto were in attendance throughout the meeting, and Elder Haughey, Brother E. A. Merriam, Sister S. M. Butler, and Dr. P. S. Bourdeau came for the last Sabbath and Sunday. The grounds were pleasantly located just inside the city limits; the weather was favorable; and while some of the people were a little disappointed at first at the size of the meeting, they expressed themselves at the close as well pleased with the idea of having small camp-meetings. The attendance from the city was mostly in the evening, when discourses were given especially to meet their needs. Dr. Bourdeau's lecture on “The Better Way,” which had been advertised in the city papers for Sunday afternoon, drew a good attendance, and many went away with a new interest in the subject of health, and carrying a liberal supply of health tracts with them. One encouraging feature of this camp-meeting was the large number of earnest, zealous young people who camped on the grounds. The brethren and sisters seemed eager to receive truth, and learn all that they could about the work to be done at this time. The morning meetings, held at 5:30, were a great source of spiritual strength, and the last service was characterized by ringing testimonies, and praise for the blessings bestowed during the meeting. The work in the city is opening up more and more, and some are anxiously inquiring for the truth. W. E. VIDETO.