A Great Task Completed
By Arthur G. Daniells
ONE year ago our brethren in Washington had an opportunity to purchase a neat church building and site in a very suitable location in the city. The price was $12,900. Our people living in the city were few and poor; but they felt so deeply impressed that God would have them secure this place that they did so without delay. When the General Conference Committee was informed of the purchase of this property without funds with which to make even a reasonable first payment, we felt almost alarmed; but there accompanied the statement something that made us feel that we must do all we reasonably could to assist in raising the money to pay for this property. Our first public statement and appeal appeared in the REVIEW of Jan. 13, 1903. This appeal met with a most remarkable response from our brethren and sisters all over the United States. Although no general collection has been taken, donations have poured in until the church is paid for, and the announcement is now made that no more money is required for this enterprise. Since the removal of the headquarters of the General Conference to this city, we can all understand why this church has been secured. What could we do without such a place? Surely the Lord was preparing the way before his people. The object of this brief reference to this matter is to express deep gratitude to our Father in heaven for so kindly providing this house of worship for the believers in Washington, and also to thank our dear people for their cheerful and liberal contributions. It is right that such kindness publicly shown should be publicly recognized. Could all the members of the Washington Memorial church and the members of the General Conference Committee speak, they would join in this expression of gratitude to God and his dear people. President General Conference.