West Virginia by G. B. Thompson

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Nov 17, 1904

West Virginia

By G. B. Thompson

KANAWHA.— The special missionary campaign was begun in this conference by the holding of a general meeting with the Kanawha church, November 3-6. This is the largest church in the conference, and there were several in attendance from the surrounding churches. Most of the conference laborers were present, and Brother F. E. Painter and the writer from outside of the conference. From the first, the burden of the meeting was to lay plans for a general revival of the old-time missionary work among the believers in all parts of the conference. A most excellent spirit was present from the beginning, and all entered enthusiastically into the work of the meeting.

It is expected that several able recruits will enter the canvassing field from this meeting. The REVIEW, Life and Health, Signs, and our other publications received consideration, and a number of subscriptions were received for each. Preaching services were held each evening, and the church was well filled at every meeting.

The burden of debt which is resting upon the conference is being gradually reduced, and a spirit of courage is filling the hearts of the brethren and sisters.

Plans were laid to carry the spirit of this meeting to the other churches, and to enter new territory with the message. We were deeply impressed with the large number of young people present at this meeting. Some of these are planning to attend school and enter the work. This meeting was an occasion of refreshing for all, and the message is moving onward.

G. B. THOMPSON.