The Iowa State Young People's Convention by C. L. Benson

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 24, 1907

The Iowa State Young People's Convention

By C. L. Benson

THIS convention was held at Des Moines, Iowa, December 26-30. About twenty-five delegates were present, representing almost as many societies or churches. These, together with the young people residing at Des Moines, made quite a goodly company to consider the important issues brought before the convention. In addition to the delegates, Elder Luther Warren, Elder Starr, Brother Fred Wilbur, Prof. Floyd Bralliar, and the writer were present.

The program consisted of addresses, papers, and discussions. There was the utmost freedom and the best of spirit manifested in carrying on the discussions. It was very interesting to learn the attitude of the different churches toward the young people's work, the nature of the societies' programs, and the kinds of work carried on by each. In following the discussions the delegates used their note-books and pencils freely to preserve the many practical suggestions offered.

The stirring addresses given by Elder Warren aroused all present to the supreme importance of making their calling and election sure. An individual heart searching resulted, the fallow ground was broken up, and praise and consecration meetings were enjoyed by all. The Spirit of the Lord brooded over all the meetings of the convention.

From the convention the delegates returned home with a determination to kindle the zeal of their societies by imparting to them the inspiration received at the council. We look for Iowa to forge to the front ranks, to plant her standard where it belongs, and to sound the rallying cry to her hundreds of young people—“The advent message to all the world in this generation.”

C. L. BENSON.