Mississippi Camp-Meeting by C. F. McVAGH

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 2, 1909

Mississippi Camp-Meeting

By C. F. McVAGH

For the first time in its history, the conference business meetings in Mississippi were held in connection with the camp-meeting. The meeting was held in a beautiful grove in a suburb of Meridian, the largest city in the State. The attendance of our own people was very gratifying, and all were so well pleased that they will begin at once to plan to be present at the next one. All branches of the work have been blessed during the year, and the officers and people have a right to feel of good courage.

Two new churches were admitted to the conference by vote. One church building, valued at twelve hundred dollars, has been erected during the year. Sixteen were baptized at the meeting. Prof. P. T. Magan's lessons on the Eastern question were especially appreciated both by our own people and by the citizens. An impressive service was held the last Sabbath, at which time G. G. Lowery and M. C. Whitmarsh were set apart to the gospel ministry.

Elder Gentry Lowery has rendered good service in the Pine Grove school, and the prayers of the patrons of the school will follow him to his new field in India. Elder W. S. Lowery was re-elected president of the conference, and Elder F. R. Shaffer was elected secretary and treasurer. The people manifested their love for the cause and confidence in the organization, by liberal offerings and pledges of prayers and support. The work is onward in Mississippi.

C. F. McVAGH.