The Quebec Camp-Meeting by F. C. GILBERT

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 16, 1911

The Quebec Camp-Meeting

By F. C. GILBERT

THE annual camp-meeting of the Quebec Conference was held this year at South Stukely, Quebec, from August 24 to September 3. South Stukely is a small village with about one hundred fifty inhabitants, half of whom are Seventh-day Adventists. The constituency of this conference is not large, the membership being about one hundred fifty. The services were held in a tent, while those attending the meetings lived in rooms near by.

The brethren and sisters came to the meeting expecting the blessing of the Lord; and we are glad that he did not disappoint them. Besides the preaching services each day, Bible studies were held, and many hearts were deeply impressed as the conditions of the times were presented from the Word of God and from the Testimonies of the spirit of prophecy. The Holy Spirit indeed worked in the camp, and many turned to God with full purpose of heart. If the confessions there made are followed by the putting away of sin, and by a holy life, we believe the God of Israel will work for his people in that conference.

There is no question but that Quebec is a hard field to work, but we know that we have a mighty Helper, and if the people of God will come up to the help of the Lord against the mighty, he will do great things for them.

It was planned to have a union conference committee meeting during this camp-meeting; consequently a number of brethren from the other conferences were present, and we are sure they rendered efficient help. Elders J. O. Miller and M. C. Kirkendall presented precious truths to the people, and the Lord blessed their efforts. Brother B. B. Noftsger had charge of the book-tent, and Elder W. J. Blake was present in the interest of the school work.

In order to attend the Maine camp-meeting, I was obliged to leave before the close of the meeting. I understand that Elder W. J. Tanner was elected president of the conference. Elder G. H. Skinner, on account of sickness in his family, who were in Iowa, felt that he must resign from the presidency.

We were glad to learn of the good work being done in Montreal by Elder O. K. Butler, and we believe the Lord has blessed his efforts there. We hope that this year may see marked prosperity in the Quebec Conference, and that all will be faithful and true to the light of the third angel's message.

F. C. GILBERT.