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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 27, 1910

Western Colorado Camp-Meeting

By Wm. M. Andress

WITH gratitude to our Heavenly Father we tell of his blessings bestowed upon us in our second annual conference and camp-meeting, which was held at Grand Junction, September 15-25. The use of a beautiful park was freely granted us, and about sixty tents were pitched. Most of the people came in time to enjoy the first meeting, and remained till the closing service. It was encouraging to note the general interest taken in the conference meetings, and to see the harmony that prevailed.

Although this conference is only about two years old, and is the youngest and weakest in the Central Union, it is nevertheless making a normal growth. The president's address and the treasurer's report indicated advancement. Sixty-four new members have been added during the year, and the tithe has increased more than two thousand dollars. Two new churches, each having a membership of twenty-one, were admitted to the conference. Valuable help was rendered by the Central Union Conference laborers.

A good spirit was manifest on the part of the townspeople, not only in providing a place for the camp, free water, etc., but by their attendance at the evening services.

Revival efforts were conducted from time to time during the meeting, and a spirit of consecration seemed to permeate the camp. Especially was this in evidence among the young people. Twenty surrendered their hearts to the Lord, and were baptized.

At the close of the meetings the conference committee met, and outlined the work of the laborers for the winter.

WM. M. ANDRESS.