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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 5, 1916

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 93, No. 49.

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West Texas Camp Meeting

By C. M. Sorenson

The camp meeting for the West Texas Conference was held in Clyde, Tex. This was a central location, easy of access, and all the churches were represented. The attendance was good throughout the meeting.
The reports showed encouraging increase in all departments. Two new churches were received into the conference. The book work, under the leadership of Brother T. J. Hooper, was in good condition. Meetings for the colporteurs were held under the leadership of Brother A. F. Harrison, the Union Conference agent.
The meeting was characterized by a revival spirit from the very beginning. It was an inspiring sight to see the readiness with which the people consecrated themselves and their possessions to the advancement of the work. The conference was somewhat behind in the mission offerings. When the call was made for means, almost double the amount asked for was given in cash and pledges. There was no excitement, but the people arose, one after the other, and dedicated themselves and their means to God. That meeting was one of the most spiritual services.
Although Clyde is a small place, the attendance of those not of our faith was very good indeed. The leading people of the community were present night after night, and some came in from the country. The message of God was received with readiness by many. On the last Sunday eighteen were baptized.
The officers had the confidence of the people. Elder C. J. Buhalts and the other officers were reelected. There was a resolution passed requesting the Southwestern Union Conference to make arrangements at the fall council for the uniting of the West Texas Conference with the New Mexico Conference. It was thought that the united conference, with its larger constituency, would allow stronger work in departmental lines.
The recently elected Union president, Elder J. W. Christian, was present at the meeting. His services were much appreciated. The other laborers from the Union were Brethren A. F. Harrison and W. L. Adams and Prof. W. E. Nelson. The latter, together with Brother Adams, labored for the young people. The General and North American Division Conferences were represented by Prof. J. L. Shaw and the writer.
C. M. SORENSON.