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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 12, 1906

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 83, No. 28.

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German Camp-Meeting

By G. F. Haffner

So far I have attended two German camp-meetings, one in Washington and one in North Dakota. The one in Washington was held at Endicott, June 8-17. About one hundred of our German brethren attended, and quite an interest was manifested from the outside. The Lord came very near by his Spirit, and hearts were melted under its influence. Quite a number gave themselves to God. Elder Dirksen, of Portland, besides the German laborers in the Upper Columbia Conference, was present to help in the meetings. It was a feast of good things.
From there I went to Bowden, N. D., where I found quite a large number of our people already present, but the number increased day by day until Sabbath and Sunday, when there were about five hundred present. The Lord was present through his Spirit. Souls were converted, and those who were disheartened received new courage and hope.
On Sabbath and Sunday the Lord came specially near to his people. The laborers from outside the conference were Elders Leer, of South Dakota, and C. J. Kunkel, of Manitoba, also Brother Theodore Valentiner and the writer.
Sister Shaw, of India, was present, and gave an interesting talk about the work in that country; and when she made a call for means for that field, the brethren responded by giving over eleven hundred dollars in cash and pledges for that work. When Elder Walker presented the needs of their home field and the work of the South, and the needs of the blind, another liberal offering of over eleven hundred dollars was taken. In all, the brethren donated over twenty-six hundred dollars.
Our hearts were filled with joy when we saw such a spirit of liberality manifested. With joy and gladness the brethren gave of their means. We feel thankful that our German brethren are coming more and more to the help of the Lord. They are more faithful in paying their tithe, and their free-will offerings are also increasing. The brethren left the ground rejoicing in the Lord for the victory gained. Nearly twenty gave their hearts to God, but only four were baptized, as the majority will be baptized in their home churches.
I also attended two camp-meetings where only a small portion were Germans, but the Lord was also present and blessed.
We are trying to keep pace with the message as it advances. We generally send our reports to our German papers, but we believe a few words occasionally will be appreciated by our English brethren. Pray for the success of the work among the Germans and all foreigners.
G. F. HAFFNER.