Quarterly Meeting of Upper Columbia Missionary Society.
THE autumnal meeting of this society convened in the new S. D. Adventist house of worship at Farmington, W. T., Oct. 18, 1883, at 9:30 A. M., the President presiding. Tabulated reports of work done during the quarters ending June 30, 1882, and 1883 were compared, item by item, and the latter showed an increase on nearly every point. Eld. A. T. Jones, M. J. Ford, and W. J. Goodwin were appointed a Committee on Resolutions. The subject of canvassing was considered with interest; work done since camp-meeting was reported, and a feeling to "do more" prevailed. The case of a needy sister was brought before the meeting, and all agreed that God's poor saints must be cared for by his people. Faith was enlivened by donations. The President gave an account of his visits to the San Jose, Cal., camp-meeting, and Healdsburg College, mentioning items of interest, not only to the work at large, but to us in the Northwest. |
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| Cash on hand, July 1, 1883 |
$178 43 |
| Received from districts |
78 05 |
| Received from agents |
163 30 |
| Received on Reserve Fund |
13 00—$432 78 |
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| Paid to Signs Office |
$400 00 |
| Paid to Review |
15 28 |
| Paid to North Pacific T. and M. Society |
9 00 |
| Paid to General Expense |
5 60 |
| Cash on hand, Sept. 30, 1883 |
2 90—$432 78 |
Mrs. G. W. Colcord, Treas. The Committee on Resolutions reported as follows:— WHEREAS, The second great commandment requires that we love our neighbor as we do ourselves; therefore,
Resolved, That it is the duty of the Tract and Missionary Society to manifest more practical interest in the welfare of the fatherless, the widow, the stranger, and the poor. Resolved, That although we greatly need our young brethren and sisters to act as canvassers in the immediate future, yet we prefer to suffer this want for a time, and advise all to more fully qualify themselves to engage in this work. WHEREAS, There are some of our brethren and sisters who, because of inactivity, appear to be losing their interest in the truth; therefore,
Resolved, That we appeal to all, and especially the above-named class, to engage more earnestly than ever before in this great work, and thus, with God's blessing, prevent final apostasy. Resolved, That we make an especial effort during the next few months to obtain subscriptions to the Review and Herald in all the families of our people wherever practicable. WHEREAS, Visiting has ever been one of the most efficient parts of the labors of our ministers; and,
WHEREAS, This has already proved to be a necessary part of missionary labor; therefore,
Resolved, That we urge all who anticipate working in this branch of the cause to seek wisdom from God, that they may successfully approach the people, and by social as well as public endeavor, bring souls to the knowledge of the truth of God. Before the quarterly session adjourned, a number of the friends made remarks in reference to the work, and the part they intended to bear in the same; and these were so pointed and earnest, and were given in such rapid succession, that the exercises presented some features similar to a good religious social meeting. Following is a report of the work performed during the quarter ending September 30, 1883:— |
No. of Members |
No. of Reports turned |
No. of Members Added |
No. of Members Dismissed |
No. of Missionary Visits |
No. of Letters Written |
No. of Signs taken in Clubs |
Review |
Signs |
Good Health |
Instructor |
Other Periodicals |
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| No. 1 |
43 |
13 |
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43 |
24 |
40 |
2 |
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| " 2 |
49 |
14 |
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1 |
6 |
20 |
29 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
10 |
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| " 3 |
47 |
21 |
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50 |
16 |
19 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
10 |
1 |
| Agents |
4 |
4 |
1 |
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674 |
145 |
100 |
4 |
75 |
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| Totals |
143 |
52 |
1 |
1 |
773 |
205 |
188 |
9 |
77 |
1 |
20 |
1 |
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Pages Tracts and Pamphlets dist. |
Periodicals Distributed |
Membership & Tract Fund Donations |
Sales |
Periodicals |
T. and M. Reserve Fund |
Total |
Collected on other Funds |
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| No. 1 |
4996 |
848 |
$1 00 |
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$2 00 |
$3 00 |
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| " 2 |
4162 |
250 |
6 00 |
$3 55 |
$17 50 |
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27 05 |
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| " 3 |
3212 |
293 |
7 50 |
17 05 |
25 45 |
11 00 |
61 00 |
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| Agents |
964 |
455 |
.. 75 |
108 24 |
54 31 |
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163 30 |
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| Totals |
13334 |
1846 |
$15 25 |
$128 84 |
$97 26 |
$13 00 |
$254 35 |
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G. W. Colcord, Pres.
Mrs. G. W. Colcord, Sec.