The Cleveland (Tenn.) Camp-Meeting by J. W. Christian

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 7, 1909

The Cleveland (Tenn.) Camp-Meeting

By J. W. Christian

A CAMP-MEETING for the colored people of the Cumberland River Conference was held at Cleveland, September 10-20. While the attendance was not large, a fair representation was present from all the Negro churches and companies in the conference, and much interest was taken in the subjects presented.

Elder M. C. Strachan, field secretary of the Southeastern Union Negro Mission, and Brother W. H. Maynor were present the entire time. Elder W. A. Westworth spent one day at the camp. His instruction was much appreciated. The writer gave two lessons each day during the last five days of the meeting. An excellent spirit was manifested during the entire meeting. Our colored brethren and sisters appreciate and love this truth, which is so dear to every heart that receives it.

The last Sunday we gave considerable attention, between the hours of public services, to the work among the colored people and the relation of each individual member to the work of the organized body. It was quite evident that the enemy has not been idle in sowing doubt and discord among this people. Some had received word not to forward their tithe or offerings to the Seventh-day Adventist work, but to certain parties who have left the body, and who seek to draw away disciples after them.

At the close of the study, the opportunity was given to express their minds regarding the proposed plan for the Negro work. With tears, one after another rose and told of his experiences, and pledged himself to the work of giving the third angel's message to the people of his own race. It was an interesting and blessed occasion to all present. This annual gathering will prove a great blessing to the work among the colored people in the Cumberland Conference.

J. W. CHRISTIAN.