To the Churches of Iowa.
By GEO. I. BUTLER.
AS THE time approaches for our Camp-meeting this fall, and for the State Conference in connection with it, I will say to the churches, that we hope there will be promptness on the part of the brethren in our several churches in attending to all business matters connected with the Conference. It is quite likely that we shall have but a short notice of the meeting beforehand. So let the brethren be prompt in paying up their s. B., and the church treasurers prompt in reporting to the State secretary; also the church clerks, in preparing their reports for Conference, so that when the Conference assembles, all the business may be attended to with little delay. We desire that most of the time of the meeting may be used in devotional exercises; in drawing near to God. This can be so, if all these matters are arranged beforehand. All our churches living within reasonable distance should certainly come with tents to take care of themselves, and assist in caring for others who cannot do this. And, above all, should the recommendations of Bro. Andrews in the REVIEW, in reference to consecration before the meeting, be attended to. We should not wait till the meeting assembles before confessing our sins, and trying to get into a better place, but try to do this beforehand. Then we may be sure of God's blessing in the meeting.
GEO. I. BUTLER.