Progress of the Work in the Central Union Conference
By C. W. Hardesty
When God said, “Let it be so,” it was so. When he says that the canvassing work is to be revived, that is also to be true. There seems to be a general move toward a revival in the Central Union Conference. There have been two institutes held in Colorado this winter,—one at Denver, in December, and the other at Grand Junction, in the western part of the State. Immediately after the Denver institute quite a number entered the field, and have already realized encouraging results from their faithful efforts; and the brethren write us that a good work is expected as a result of the consecration of the workers who attended the institute recently held in the western part of the State. The Nebraska canvassers accomplished a good work through the fall and winter. There were fifteen in attendance during the institute held at College View from February 19 to March 5. The Nebraska Conference is doing much to encourage a revival of the canvassing work. The Lord’s blessing rests upon such united endeavors to place evangelistic canvassing in its proper relationship to the message. I am now at Hutchinson, Kan., where thirty-three canvassers are taking an active part in the institute work preparatory to entering the field immediately. This causes us to believe that the old-time enthusiasm is taking hold of the workers. The revival is already taking place. Very encouraging reports of the work in Kansas have been sent in during the fall and winter. The Lord is adding his blessings to the work here. From this place I shall go to the Missouri institute to be held in Kansas City, Mo., where I expect to meet a goodly number of our brethren who are preparing to push the book work in that conference. And so the good work is22advancing. An institute is now in session in Iowa, and two others will soon be held in that conference. We have reason to believe that a good work in the canvassing field will be accomplished there. Brethren and sisters, now is the time to take hold of the work just where we are. If we obey the promptings of the Spirit, our hearts will enlarge to receive more of the Spirit’s power, which will enable us to do more and better work. But we should make a success of present duty, let it appear ever so small. We have been told repeatedly of our lethargy, indifference, and inaction. The Lord, in his mercy, has presented divine remedies and resources, that all may at once find their places in the work of giving the message in neglected home and foreign fields. Many are perishing out of Christ. These are our brethren, for they are the sons of God. If we deny the relationship by our inaction, we are but hirelings, and not children in the Father’s great family. The command is to let our light shine. Will you take your place in the work to-day?