New Zealand Camp-Meeting

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Jun 9, 1904

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 81, No. 23.

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New Zealand Camp-Meeting

THIS meeting was held at New Plymouth, a thriving town of about ten thousand inhabitants, nearly two hundred miles northwest of Wellington. The attendance from the churches was good when the long distances the delegates had to come were considered. There were thirty-one family tents on the ground, which sheltered about one hundred people, and others who came to attend the meeting occupied rooms in houses near by.
The preaching was clear and powerful, and the interest increased till the close. Brethren F. E. Lyndon, C. A. Paap, and A. H. Piper were ordained to the work of the gospel ministry. Pastor C. Santee was chosen to act as president of the conference during the coming year, and Pastor W. L. H. Baker, vice-president. All the business meetings of the conference were pleasant and harmonious.
Near the close of the meeting much enthusiasm was manifested in the circulation of the educational number of the Australasian Signs of the Times, and £24 10s was subscribed for that purpose.
The work connected with the sale of the book “Christ’s Object Lessons” also received attention. The number assigned to New Zealand was four thousand and one hundred copies, and it was found that of this number the churches had disposed of all but three hundred and fifteen copies. Those present at the meeting agreed to take the remainder, thus relieving the conference of further responsibility in this matter.
On the last Sabbath of the meeting twelve were baptized. Quite a number were converted, and some who had back-slidden were reclaimed. Taken as a whole, it was considered the best camp-meeting ever held in New Zealand. There was a marked spirit of consecration and liberality manifested by those present in supporting the different branches of work, and they seemed eager not only to give themselves, but all they possessed, to the Lord. “For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves.”
The meetings were continued beyond the time appointed for the regular camp-meeting, and there has been a good interest manifested by many in the truths presented. We were much pleased with the quiet, respectful spirit manifested by all who attended the meetings. Quite a number decided to obey God by keeping all his commandments.—Australasian Signs of the Times.