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The Oklahoma Camp Meeting

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 28, 1916

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 93, No. 48.

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The Oklahoma Camp Meeting

By J. L. Shaw

The Oklahoma camp meeting was held in Enid, a city of about twenty thousand, in the north central part of the State. The grounds were well selected, being on the outskirts and of easy access to the city. One hundred and ninety-six tents were pitched, and twelve hundred of our own people were in attendance. The evening meetings were well attended by people from the city.
The Spirit of God was present in the meetings. A large measure of unity was evident in the business proceedings. The importance of winning souls to the truth and of raising up new churches was emphasized. If the plans adopted are carried out by the workers and members of the churches, new life and power will come into the work in all parts of the conference.
Elder John Isaac was unanimously re-elected president of the conference, and William Voth secretary and treasurer. A few changes were made in the members of the conference committee.
The financial report of the conference showed a surplus of funds on hand. Much interest was taken in foreign mission work. Elder J. T. Boettcher, of Russia, was able to spend several days at the camp meeting. His efforts were much appreciated, especially by our German brethren. More than $7,000 in cash and pledges was donated to foreign mission work. The book sales amounted to $1,600.
In addition to the local conference laborers, J. T. Boettcher, J. W. Christian, C. M. Sorenson, A. F. Harrison, W. E. Nelson, L. A. Adams, Dr. Robert Stokes, and the writer were present, and shared in the burdens and blessings of the meetings. Revival work was carried on, and many, both young and old, consecrated their lives to God, some for the first time. Thirty-eight were baptized.
The outlook for the work in the conference is encouraging. Owing to the threatened railway strike, the meeting closed Saturday night, so that people could get to their homes the next day.
J. L. SHAW.