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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 10, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 41.

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West Virginia Camp-Meeting

By B. G. Wilkinson

The twenty-fifth annual session of the West Virginia Conference was held in connection with the camp-meeting at Fairmont, W. Va., July 18-28. The camp was located in one of the most beautiful parts of the State, as well as of the city, in a large and artistically arranged park, called Loop Park. It was one of the best camp-meetings that the writer has attended in the West Virginia Conference during the four years that he has been connected with the work in the Columbia Union.
The attendance was larger than usual, although it embraced in some measure a different group of Sabbath-keepers, the meeting being held in a different part of the State. Many new faces were seen, as well as a large number of the old ones. There was a splendid spirit prevailing on the camp-ground. The evening meetings were well attended, and the truth, as it was preached, was listened to with great interest.
The reports from the officers and workers of the conference showed that the field had been making some encouraging progress during the year. About thirty persons had accepted the Sabbath truth during that time, of whom fifteen were added to the church. Two new churches were built, one in Charleston and one in Parkersburg, and these are practically free from debt. During the past year the canvassers sold thirteen thousand dollars’ worth of books, which is an excellent showing for the little State of West Virginia.
The Spirit of God was present in the meetings, and from the first there was marked progress in the spiritual condition of the people. It is pleasing to look over the laboring forces in the State of West Virginia, and see the company of earnest, devoted workers.
Practically the same officers were elected for the coming year, Elder F. H. Robbins being president again, and Brother J. S. Barrows secretary and treasurer. There is a good spirit prevailing throughout the conference, and all the brethren and sisters are pulling together for the advancement of the work.
B. G. WILKINSON.