A Special Meeting in the Interest of the Work Among the Hollanders in This Country
By Ole Andres Olsen
THE reader has no doubt noted the appointment for a meeting to be held at Grand Rapids, Mich., May 20 to 22, in the interest of the work among the Hollanders. We believe that this is a timely move, and that the call will meet a hearty response from all who feel a special interest for the spread of the message among this people. Among the many foreign nationalities in this country, the Hollanders occupy a not inconsiderable position, and are among the most intelligent and enterprising people that come to this country. While the immigration from the Netherlands is not so large as that from some of the other countries of Europe, still the statistics show that several thousand come every year. During the past year, 7,530 of these people landed on our shores. At the present time we have a number of worthy members in different localities; but for some time very little active work has been done to extend a knowledge of the message among the Hollanders in this country. It is for the purpose of reviving this interest, and to give an opportunity to consider plans and methods of work for the spread of the truth among the people of this nationality, that we call this meeting. We would be pleased to meet representatives from other States besides Michigan, to meet with and aid us in the study of this question. We hope that Brother Boersma, from New Jersey, who has been quite active in the work among the Hollanders of that State, can be present. This will be our first meeting of this nature, and we believe that by the blessing of God it will be productive of good results. I shall be very glad to hear from any who feel a special interest in this branch of the work. The time has surely come when we should be decidedly in earnest to bring the knowledge of the truth to every nation and people, and especially to those whom the providence of God has brought to our very doors. Correspondents may address us at Room 650, 440 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ill.