Texas Camp-Meeting for the Colored by M. G. Nunes

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 28, 1913

Texas Camp-Meeting for the Colored

By M. G. Nunes

THIS meeting was held at Corsicana, July 26 to August 3. We had a very desirable location for the camp, within reach of the leading colored element of the city, who attended the meetings, and showed a great interest in the discourses that were given.

Among those who once cared not for the message was the principal of the Corsicana high school. Having come in touch with the truth in a way as never before, this man has ceased to be a hater of truth, and now shows a spirit to learn. He spoke at one of the afternoon sessions on “The Place of Education in Religion.”

To our people the meetings brought joy and gladness. The spirit of unity prevailed, and victories were gained by many. In fasting and prayer the whole camp reconsecrated themselves to God.

Six went forward in baptism on the last Sunday of the ten days’ stay. The meetings increased in interest until the close.

Besides the regular colored workers of the conference there were present Elder G. F. Watson, president of the Southwestern Union; Elder J. I. Taylor, outgoing president of the South Texas Conference; Elder Chas. Lightener, of Oklahoma; Elder R. L. Bradford, of San Antonio, Tex.; and Brother O. B. Watson, of Keene, Tex., who represented the young people’s work of the union. These all contributed largely to the general interest of the meetings, through the timely instructions in sermons and Bible studies.

Our colored ministers, Elders Lightener and Bradford, remained with us until the close. Since the camp-meeting two colored young persons have given themselves to the paper work.

Truly we have been blessed of God.

M. G. NUNES.