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

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 11.

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Sanitarium Relief Campaign

By L. A. Hansen

In the Ohio Conference

It was my privilege recently to spend a little time with some of the churches in the Ohio Conference in the interest of the “Ministry of Healing” campaign. The time of my stay was quite limited, but the willing and full co-operation of others helped me to make the most of the time spent. The president, Elder H. H. Burkholder, gave prompt attention and careful thought in arranging for the work.
At Columbus, a meeting was held on Monday night. Some of the members came six miles or more. Elder B. G. Wilkinson had met with this church the previous Sabbath, and presented the campaign work, securing a substantial order for books. Under the leadership of Elder J. F. Olmstead, and with the aid of other workers, this church is doing active missionary work. Different ones are enjoying good experiences in the sale of “Ministry of Healing.” Dr. G. T. Harding is placing the book in the hands of his patients, with favorable results.
On Tuesday night the Springfield church was visited. Elder C. T. Redfield has only recently taken charge of the work at this place. He appreciated the meeting, and accompanied me to the next two places of meeting. The church showed a deep interest in the work presented, and may be depended upon for active service. A fair attendance was given a Bible study the next day.
At Dayton we held a meeting on Wednesday night, with a fair attendance. Elder F. M. Fairchild is in charge of the work here. Under his direction that church will doubtless do its full share.
On Thursday night, at Hamilton, a small but appreciative audience was present. A number living in the country could not attend. Good work is already being done at this place in the sale of “Ministry of Healing.” The elder, George A. Keppler, reported an experience he had had a day or two before, when he sold six copies of the book in seven interviews, and one of these books made two more sales for him the next day. Brother A. R. Hasemeier conducts treatment-rooms here, and is thus able to place many copies of the book. He is librarian of the church, and gives time and earnest thought to planning for, and helping other members to assist in, this effort.
At Mount Vernon an introductory talk was given Friday night to a good-sized audience. Sabbath forenoon, at the close of the talk on the sanitarium work, Elder J. E. Shultz presented the call for orders for books. After a start had been made, and the number of responses and the size of orders seemed to lessen, there was an evident working of a good spirit, as different ones began to give larger orders than were asked for, and others enlarged former pledges. Over two hundred books were taken.
After a meeting with the young people in the afternoon, and another with the sanitarium family in the evening, we left for Newark, reaching there in time for a night meeting. Elder Wilkinson had also met with this church the previous Sabbath afternoon, and the work was well under way. Good interest was shown, and hearty expressions of co-operation were given. Elder J. J. Marietta and Dr. W. J. Vernon accompanied me to this place.
Sunday forenoon the Marion church was visited, in company with Dr. Vernon. This company had pledged itself for a previous quota for one year. There were encouraging reports from those who had made even the least effort. The company took new courage, and the work will be carried forward. Dr. Maud L. Bull is doing good work as a missionary leader.
The Ohio Conference has been working in the campaign, and reports encouraging progress. Various workers are given charge of different districts, and give the campaign-work attention with their other duties. Besides this, Elder Marietta will soon make the campaign his special charge throughout the State. The interest shown by the president, the workers, and the members in this large conference bids fair to be a great help in the effort now being made in the Columbia Union Conference.
L. A. HANSEN.