The Summer Assembly at Berrien Springs
By William Covert
THIS is Friday morning, June 27, and I am in camp with the Summer Assembly at Berrien Springs. It is inspiring to see the strong young people who are gathered here in the interest of the Lord's school work. It would be difficult to find a more promising class of young people than are now registered for work in this assembly. The total enrollment is a little more than one hundred and fifty, but not all of these are taking full work. Quite a number who are laboring upon the farm and upon the buildings had passed the examination before the regular school opened, and do not need quite as much as those who came especially for the summer term. A number of States are wanting more teachers than they can find in their own borders. It is quite clear that they should have been preparing these helpers long ago. But all the conferences should make the most of this opportunity by sending such persons as can be most quickly trained for the church-school work. Sister White has written to the matron of the camp, stating that she is deeply interested in the outcome of this summer school. She is very anxious to have a large number of our young people in training for the school work. Her great desire is that there shall be a sufficient number trained to supply the existing need. If our people hold back now, it will be at a very great loss. Unless the churches take hold of the Lord's plans, and work to save the children, they cannot hope to be ready for the coming of Jesus. Somebody must do this work. A most excellent opportunity is now offered to our people for educating workers. Let them not imitate the example of Meroz. If they do, they will certainly fare no better than Meroz did. Brethren and sisters, please rally to this work now. O, do not wait! A very good spirit is enjoyed by all in the camp. Courage and confidence prevail in a large degree. Elder Brunson has just begun a series of lessons on the messages. These he is delivering evenings. I wish that a thousand of our people who are preparing for work in the Lord's cause, could have the advantage of the lessons which are being given. We believe, however, that the number will be largely increased before the school closes.