Montana by W. F. Martin

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 1, 1906

Montana

By W. F. Martin

THE camp-meeting for the Bitter Root Valley was held this year at Darby, a small town in the upper end of the valley. The meeting began October 4, and continued ten days. There were ten tents pitched, and a number occupied rooms. The average attendance was about seventy-five, at least half of whom were children. Although the attendance was not so large as in some past years, yet those who came were unanimous in saying it was one of the best meetings ever held in this part of the State. Elder H. W. Decker was present during the entire meeting, and his words of counsel and admonition were much appreciated. Elders J. C. Foster and W. A. Gosmer and the writer were the home laborers present.

From day to day the needs of the field were placed before those present, and they were ready to respond; $10.52 was collected for the Southern field; $450 was pledged for the Mt. Ellis Academy; $26.80 was given toward the expenses of the camp-meeting; $45 worth of books and tracts was sold. Seventeen subscriptions for the Signs, two for the REVIEW, nine for the Bivouac, and six for the Gleaner were secured. The subscriptions for the REVIEW may look small, but nearly all were already taking it. The last day of the meeting, six willing souls were baptized near the camp. A large but orderly crowd witnessed the baptism. These figures simply give the statistics, and can not show the great amount of good accomplished in the hearts of those who attended.

Almost from the first, there was a good interest manifested by those not of our faith. In the evening services the tent was well filled. Quite a number are deeply interested, so Elder Gosmer will remain to continue the meetings as the interest demands and the weather will permit. It is our sincere prayer that the good seed sown at this meeting may bear much fruit to the Master's glory. W. F. MARTIN.