ARKANSAS CAMP-MEETING by C. McReynolds

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 13, 1901

ARKANSAS CAMP-MEETING.

By C. McReynolds

This camp-meeting and annual Conference convened at Rogers, in the northwest part of Arkansas; and notwithstanding the dreadful drought throughout that State as well as throughout all the southwest, we were agreeably surprised to find present nearly half the membership of the Conference. From the first, it was evident that the Spirit of God was present in a marked manner. The preaching was practical, and met with a hearty response from the congregation. The night services, which were begun previously to the time of the camp-meeting, were attended by large crowds of people, and the present truths of the special message were presented with clearness and power, and a deep interest was awakened among the people.

The most perfect harmony of sentiment and action prevailed throughout all the business of the Conference. Elder A. E. Field was again chosen president. Mrs. Etta Hardesty was elected Secretary and Treasurer. The tract society and the Sabbath-school were made departments of the Conference. The Executive Committee was increased to five; and A. E. Field, E. B. Hopkins, G. Philips, D. E. Huffman, and C. W. Hardesty (who was also chosen State Agent) were selected as the committee.

Reports showed an encouraging increase in the number of books sold, and the amount of money raised for missions and the tithe has increased $676.47 over the amount received in any previous year since the Conference was organized. The business being nearly all done, I left Tuesday morning, in company with Brother B. R. Nordyke, while Elders Rees and Rupert and Prof. C. C. Lewis remained to carry on the work until the close of the meeting.

Despite the terrible drought, Arkansas has about twenty-five canvassers, who go forth with faith to sell our large books. All is courage, thank the Lord. C. McREYNOLDS.