Great Bend and Wellington (Kan.) Camp-Meetings.
By G. G. Rupert
The Great Bend meeting, held from May 31 to July 9, had an attendance of almost two hundred. Meetings in both German and English were held. Elder Leer, of Nebraska, assisted the Conference laborers in the German work. The themes dwelt upon at the desk were especially adapted to the present bearings of the truth and the necessity of a personal experience in the things of God. As a result, twenty-three persons were baptized at the close of the meeting. Elder A. R. Ogden and the writer remained to develop the interest. When I left, the prospects were favorable for a good company of believers, as several had already taken their stand, and were observing the Sabbath. The meeting at Wellington, July 12-22, was not so well attended by our people, but those who came were much encouraged. Nine persons were baptized at this meeting. The outside attendance was good, and much interest was manifested. Elders Ketring and Stebbins will continue the labor as the interest demands. Elder Kilgore was present at this meeting, and his labors were appreciated by all. All departments of the work were considered as far as time would permit. Especially was this true in the labor and spiritual work. The evening preaching bore on the central points of present truth. Elder Westphal gave a study each day on the history of the church, past and present, as relating to Christ's true church as brought to view in the Bible and in the Testimonies. This was beneficial and interesting to all. Elder J. W. Covert assisted in both these meetings. I am now on my way to the meeting at Stockton. In following out the plan in holding these local meetings as directed by the Lord, we find many omens of good. May God still lead us on in the good way.