Arkansas Camp-Meeting by I. H. Evans

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Sep 8, 1904

Arkansas Camp-Meeting

By I. H. Evans

It was my privilege to attend the good camp-meeting held at Russellville, Ark., August 11-23. The camp was located in a large, grassy grove, with abundance of shade. About one hundred campers were on the ground, while the attendance from the outside increased till the close. Elders N. P. Nelson, H. Shultz, and J. H. Morrison, Brother Harrison, and the writer were the visiting brethren.

The meetings of the conference were all harmonious, and an excellent spirit characterized all the proceedings. Brethren U. Bender and V. B. Watts were ordained to the gospel ministry. The conference showed a commendable growth in all departments of the work. The tract society showed a gain of about six hundred dollars.

From the first, the meetings were marked with much earnestness in seeking God, and many hearts were comforted and encouraged. Several began keeping the Sabbath.

Brother Watts and others will remain with a tent, at the request of the citizens, and we shall hope for a church to be raised up as the result of the meeting and the continued effort.

Brother Bender was elected president of the various organizations for the coming year.

We shall never forget the days spent with the brethren in Arkansas. Our souls burned with a strong desire to see the people enjoying a higher plane. There must be brighter days for the work in Arkansas. Surely God was good to us there, and it remains a Bethel to our souls.

I. H. EVANS.