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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 5, 1906

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 83, No. 27.

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Wisconsin Annual Camp-Meeting

By C. McREYNOLDS

STEVENS POINT, the place selected for the annual camp-meeting and conference, is quite central in the State. The location is a beautiful and convenient one, being the fair-grounds, which are granted us for free and exclusive use, with the buildings, which are very convenient for dining-hall, book stand, storage, grocery, etc. The grounds are just at the end of Main Street, only one and one-half blocks from the large State Normal, with the best residence portion of the city immediately joining; thus we shall be able to reach the people very conveniently.
We trust that many of our people will come to the meeting, not only to get a blessing, but to be a blessing by working to interest others to attend the meetings. Youth and middle aged, and all those who are physically able to do so, can take part in carrying out the plans for this work. Even the children may have a part in it.
The best help will be furnished to bring to our people spiritual food. Special arrangements are being made for excellent help for the youth's meetings, and definite plans are arranged for the children to have two regular meetings daily. A series of lessons will be studied. All the church-school teachers, Bible workers, and some others will assist in conducting class work for the children. Parents, bring your children, and co-operate with the teachers by getting the children to the meetings on time. It will be a great blessing to them not only while on the grounds, but also after they return to their homes.
Never have our people needed the benefits of a camp-meeting more than they do this year. Some have been depressed by the dissensions that have arisen among us; such need the instruction and help which they can receive at the camp-meeting. God's message is onward, and there is no time to waste in parleying over minor questions. We must be so absorbed in the work of soul saving that we shall have no time to consider the weaknesses of others.
The usual rates of one and one-third fare for the trip will be given over the railroads. We have secured easy seats, made of canvas for seating the large tent. They are almost as easy as rocking-chairs. This was done at a very slight cost, and we know they will be much appreciated. The aged will enjoy them much. Every convenience will be provided for the comfort of those attending, that we may have a free time in seeking the Lord and in the study of his truth.
O that all may come with hearts filled with a desire for a better acquaintance with God! “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” Let us begin the heart searching now, and come bringing the blessing of God with us into the meeting.
We are encouraged to believe that this will be one of the largest meetings ever held in the State. Our people are planning to come from the far-distant corners of the conference. “Let no matter of common nature prevent any from attending these annual gatherings of God's people.”—“Testimonies,” Vol. VI.
C. McREYNOLDS, Pres.