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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 25, 1911

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 21.

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Parana (Brazil) Conference

By F. W. Spies

F. W. SPIES
The second annual session of the Parana Conference was held at Ponta Grossa, March 29 to April 2, 1911. The attendance was not very large, only about fifty being present; but this was almost one third of all the members of the conference. The conference being held at a place where we had but few people within reach, the attendance was, all things considered, a fair one.
Spiritually, the conference was big with blessing to all who attended; precious victories were gained, new consecrations made, and the general tenor of the testimonies given indicated that many had obtained a deeper insight into this work, and that all would go forth with renewed courage to fight the good fight of faith. A few who had grown tired of walking in this way were reclaimed. Taken all in all, the conference was certainly a good one.
The Parana Conference had been unfortunate in not having a president in the field during the last nine months, he having been engaged in editorial work. And even now, Elder J. G. Kroeker, who is also superintendent of the Sao Paulo Mission, was elected president, with the plan that he spend one half of his time in each field. We hope we may soon have additional men to take up the work in these needy conferences. At the present time the Santa Catharina Conference is likewise without a president.
Resolutions relating to the circulation of our literature, and the need of greater faithfulness in giving to the Lord his own in tithes and offerings, were fully discussed and heartily adopted. A resolution giving to the union conference the weekly offerings, and also several others aiming at unifying the work in the entire union conference, were discussed and adopted.
After five days of blessed meeting, during which unity prevailed in all transactions, the conference closed. Elder Kroeker holding credentials from the union, only missionary licenses were given at this meeting—to Theodor Newmann and George Wishral.
May the Lord richly bless all members of the Parana Conference during the ensuing year.