OKLAHOMA CAMP-MEETING by R. M. KILGORE

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Michigan · Oct 2, 1900

OKLAHOMA CAMP-MEETING.

By R. M. KILGORE

The camp was in the outskirts of Oklahoma City, on the open prairie, with not a tree or shrub. Quite a large number of our people were camped on the grounds, and there was a good attendance at the night meetings, on the part of the citizens, who were much interested in the views presented. The teaching of the Third Angel's Message is attractive and instructive to all classes, and, when presented in simplicity and love, draws the hearer to its Author. As there were no Conference business meetings held, the opportunity for spiritual labor and practical instruction was well improved. Meetings in the German tongue were daily conducted by Elders Shultz, Westphal, and Riffle; for the youth and children, by Elders Hennig and Giddings, Sister C. C. Lewis, and other helpers. Elder J. E. Jayne assisted in the preaching services, and faithfully set before the people the work in foreign fields, and the plans of the Foreign Mission Board. Money received: First-day offerings, $81.44; on former pledges to foreign fields, $41.34.

The president of the Conference presented its needs, and appealed for money to lift the debt on the Oklahoma church and office building, and for a tent fund. Those present contributed, in pledges and money, about $1,450.

During the revival services many responded; at one time more than eighty-five went forward for prayers. We had two baptismal services, in which seventy persons were buried with Christ, and, later on, seven others handed in their names for baptism.

Dr. Paulson spoke three times, and Dr. Allen once. The principles of healthful living were set forth ably, and in an attractive manner. The true gospel has in it that which saves men spiritually and physically.

One of the hours for public services was devoted to the interests of the canvassing work; and regular daily meetings were conducted by the district and State agents, with a large class in attendance.

Prof. C. C. Lewis talked on educational themes and laid before us the plan for the relief of the schools; and quite a number subscribed for "Christ's Object Lessons," taking from one to fifty copies each.

Sister Lewis conducted mothers' meetings every day, and one public meeting, when all were present. The home life, and purity in the family circle were the theme, which elicited much interest, and solemn impressions were made. Without holiness and purity of heart no one can see God.

Professor Lewis reported the sermons, which were published in two daily papers. The weather was fine, though warm, and the beautiful moonlit nights were all that we could ask for, till the last two meetings, and the last night, when the remnant of the fearful Galveston storm struck the camp. However, the storm, being so far spent, did but little damage.

R. M. KILGORE.