The Danish Conference by Jens Olsen

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Aug 25, 1904

The Danish Conference

By Jens Olsen

THIS meeting was held in our mission building at Copenhagen, June 7-12. Our daily program was about as follows: 7-8 A. M., workers’ prayer and social meeting, during which time we also had some studies in the Testimonies; 8-9 A. M., general prayer and social meeting, followed by canvassers’ meeting in charge of H. L. Henricksen; last hour of forenoon, business session of conference; in the afternoon, there was again a conference session of an hour, which followed the Bible study; in the evening, the regular preaching service was held.

Elder P. A. Hansen generally acted as chairman. In addition to the regular local workers, we were favored with the presence of Elder O. A. Olsen, of England; Elder Ostland, of Iceland; and J. C. Nielsen, from America. Elder Conradi had been expected, but he was kept away because of the fever.

The following preambles and resolutions were considered and passed:—

“Whereas, We realize that the school work is of great importance for the advancement of the message, therefore,—

“Resolved, That we express our thanks to God for the blessings that

have attended our mission school in Copenhagen, and that we further express our gratitude to Brother P. A. Hansen for providing for the school to be continued at Hgholt (his farm).

“Resolved, That we continue the high-school work, and that we encourage all our people to continue to show their interest in the school work—partly by giving the high schools already started their hearty support, and partly by opening church-schools where there is a sufficient number of children.”

For the support of the school and for the aid of pupils of limited means, the following resolution was passed:—

“Resolved, That we request our brethren and sisters to make a strong effort to provide the necessary means to publish ‘Christ’s Object Lessons’ as soon as possible, and that we heartily recommend all to take an active part in circulating the above-mentioned book in accordance with the original plan for its publication.”

In order that the plan just referred to may be executed as soon as possible, it was—

“Resolved, That we request the conference committee to send one of the workers to the churches to receive gifts for the publication of said book, and also to take orders for the same.

“In view of the benefits which the Lord has granted us through the teaching of vegetarian principles, and our duty to bring the same blessing to others, who are suffering from sin and disease.—

“Resolved, That we acknowledge the necessity of encouraging one another to stand shoulder to shoulder in the teaching and practise of these principles.

“We would recommend, That, in order to develop efficient missionary workers, some of our canvassers from time to time be encouraged to take a complete course in nursing, and that nurses likewise be encouraged to take an active part in canvassing.

“Resolved, That in view of the great importance of circulating our literature, especially our tracts and our paper Evangelists Sendebud, we encourage our people to take an active part in this work, and we would further request that, if possible, the conference committee send a man who has the understanding of, and an interest in, this work, to help our churches in this work by giving instruction and counsel, whereby we expect to see more spiritual life and greater interest in the churches, which, again, will result in bringing light and truth to many who sit in darkness.”

Ministerial credentials were granted to P. A. Hansen, J. C. Raft, N. Clausen, P. Christensen, M. M. Olsen; ministerial licenses to L. Muderspach and Z. Sherrig; missionary credentials to N. P. Hansen.

The officers chosen for the coming year are as follows: President, P. A. Hansen; Vice-president, J. C. Raft; Secretary and Treasurer, Jens Olsen; Auditors, N. P. Hansen and R. J. Aagaard; General Canvassing Agent, H. L. Henricksen; Executive Committee, P. A. Hansen, J. C. Raft, Dr. N. P. Nelson; Jens Olsen, Heilskov Christensen.

Sabbath was a good day; the Spirit of God was present. Sinners turned to the Lord, and songs of praise were offered from many hearts. On the whole, the outlook is encouraging; the financial standing of the conference is better than it has been in the past, and calls for labor are received from various places, and more workers are entering the field.

JENS OLSEN.