p. 637 | MISSOURI CAMP-MEETING by R. M. KILGORE

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

MISSOURI CAMP-MEETING.

By R. M. KILGORE

The weather was fine throughout the meeting, with the exception of a passing gale, which tore the large pavilion. Willing hands soon repaired this wreck, and our work continued with but little interruption.

The outside attendance was good, and excellent attention was given to the words spoken. The meeting, being held on the western border of the State, our own people were not present in the usual numbers. The following laborers from outside the Conference were present: Elders S. H. Lane, J. E. Jayne, J. M. Rees, B. G. Wilkinson, and H. Shultz. Prof. P. T. Magan presented the needs of our schools, and the plan for their relief. The Lord witnessed to the message borne by his servants, a goodly number were converted, and about twenty were baptized.

One evening was devoted to the cause of temperance, and several short, pithy speeches were made,—two of them by public speakers from the city,—which produced a good effect.

The business meetings of the different departments were harmonious, and the deliberations were open to all. Some changes were effected, and the following elections made: President of the Conference and Tract Society, J. M. Rees; Member of the Committee, and President of the Sabbath-School Association, R. C. Porter.

Elder D. T. Jones and his wife were with us for a few days; also Elder J. O. Beard, from Iowa. The Conference laborers were all present, except two, who were called elsewhere in the interests of the work. Good results have followed nearly all the workers this season, and they go out again with good courage to gather souls for Christ.

The busy whirl and traffic of Kansas City forbid attention to things spiritual, and many had no time to turn aside in search of the rest and sweet peace which Christ gives to weary souls.

R. M. KILGORE.