The Georgia Camp-Meeting for Colored People by C. B. Stephenson

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 18, 1913

The Georgia Camp-Meeting for Colored People

By C. B. Stephenson

THIS meeting was held in Savannah, August 28, to September 7. A good location was secured in the thickly settled section of the city, accessible to car lines. The attendance was very good. The large tent was often overflowed at night.

Elder J. W. Manns has labored in this city for over a year, with the result that a church with a membership of one hundred and eighty has been organized, and many others will soon connect with the church. This is a strong Catholic city.

The laborers from abroad were Brother V. O. Cole, union field agent; Elder Sydney Scott; and the writer. Among the home workers were Elder N. V. Willess, president of the conference; Brother Fulbright, conference field agent; Elder J. W. Manns; and Brother R. E. Williams.

The blessing of the Lord was present in a marked manner. The order was perfect, though the crowds were large, no disturbance being experienced. A number were added to the church and others are in the valley of decision. The business passed off harmoniously. The resolutions were heartily discussed, and we believe the conference will result in increased efficiency in service the coming year. I was glad to be present at the beginning of the meeting and to assist in organizing the conference. We feel that we are entering upon a system of organization that will prove very helpful in carrying forward this branch of the work.

The subject of missions was especially considered in one of the night meetings. Short mission talks were given, being lead by Sister Knight of Atlanta, who has been abroad. Over five hundred dollars was pledged. This was a splendid meeting. Many of the visitors from the city were greatly impressed with our earnestness in endeavoring to send the gospel to the unsaved world.

Thursday morning, September 4, Brother R. E. Williams was set apart to the gospel ministry. The Lord, by his Spirit, came very near and set his seal upon the service, as was evinced by tender heart and tearful eye.

The outlook for a prosperous year in the Georgia Mission is very bright.

I am now attending the South Carolina camp-meeting, which has made a good beginning. I shall send a report of this meeting later.

C. B. STEPHENSON.