Michigan State Camp Meeting
By J. D. Gowell
WE expect the camp meeting this season will be one of more than ordinary interest to all our people in this conference, at least we shall endeavor to make it a model meeting; and if we seek the Lord for his blessing, I am sure we shall receive it. He never disappoints his people, if they are faithful. We shall endeavor to eliminate from our camp everything that will have a tendency to injure the spiritual interest of the meeting. We trust that all our people will come with a firm determination to adhere strictly to health principles, and not expect that our camp will be filled with all kinds of unhealthful foods, which have in the past caused so much sickness. We trust that all will endeavor to help carry out the rules of the camp in all things, and surely God will abundantly bless the meeting. We expect to have a limited amount of fruit, and we trust that all will follow the instructions which Dr. Edwards will give through the REVIEW. We shall have a full supply of all kinds of health foods, and shall not permit pop-corn stands or lemonade stands on the camp ground. If any want those things, we ask them to prepare them at their tents, so that our camp will not take on the appearance of a fair ground. I am sure that God will be well pleased to have his people use plain food, and be careful in following out Dr. Edwards's instructions in all matters pertaining to the health of the camp. In the past we have had much sickness on account of the sudden change in living, so I trust that all will try to live as nearly as possible as they do at home. The change in drinking water is apt to work injury to many, and no doubt much difficulty may be avoided by boiling the water. There are many ways in which we may avoid sickness if we are careful. We shall endeavor to do away with all canvassing on the camp ground, as this in the past has proved an injury to the meetings, being conducted even during public services. All books and papers will be sold, or orders taken for them, at the book stand. There will be ample help to wait upon all. Let us all plan to come early, and seek the Lord for the best meeting ever held in the State. We have the promise that Elder A. G. Daniells, who is now making an extensive trip in Europe, will be with us; and he will have many important matters to bring before our people. We shall also have other able help. We hope that all our churches will realize the importance of sending a full delegation to the conference, which will be held just before the camp meeting proper, so that all business may be out of the way before we begin the camp meeting. The meeting will hold but one week after the conference, so come prepared to stay until the close. The workers' meeting will be held August 20–25, the conference August 25–30, and the camp meeting proper will begin September 1. May we all come to this annual feast with hearts open to receive much of God's blessing.