Camp-Meeting for New York and Pennsylvania Conference
Appointments
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand
Camp-Meeting for New York and Pennsylvania Conference.
After a careful examination of all the openings that seemed to be worthy of attention, the camp-meeting committee decide that the best place for our meeting this year is at Kirkville, Onondaga Co., N. Y., on the same ground that we occupied two years since. The New York Central Railroad Co. furnish better facilities for reaching Kirkville this year than heretofore. The time table for Kirkville will be given soon through the REVIEW.
We earnestly invite the labors of Bro. and sister White, and of such other help as may accompany them from the West, to preach to us the word of God. We will do what lies in our power to prevent burdens of other kinds from coming upon them, but we feel the need of their faithful testimonies, and we trust not to be disappointed.
We invite our brethren from all parts of our conference to rally to this meeting. Our general meeting comes only once a year, and we cannot afford to lose the good which is in store for us. We invite every church to come, and also every company of believers in whatever place they may be situated. Come with your tents and your bedding, prepared to take care of yourselves. Those who come alone should bring bedding, so that they can sleep in the large tent, and thus care for themselves. There will be a provision stand upon the ground.
We earnestly invite all our friends to prepare their hearts to seek God. Begin now by putting away all your idols, and by humbling your hearts before him. And remember that none should appear before God empty. Come prepared to do something in aid of every good work for which appeals may be made. Let us have a general rally to this feast of tabernacles. Our meeting will be held August 10–15.
J. N. Andrews, J. M. Lindsay, E. B. Gaskill. New York Conference Committee.
Conference for New York and Pennsylvania.
The annual Conference for these States will convene at Kirkville, N. Y., one day in advance of the time fixed for the commencement of the camp-meeting, that we may as far as possible have our business out of the way of the meeting. Let all who have reports to make have them ready in season. In every church some one or more has a copy of our Conference minutes. Will each church please see that these are carefully examined in order to learn what business should be done preparatory to attending Conference, and also to see just how to do it? We invite every church to send delegates, and we earnestly invite the delegates to be present at the commencement of the Conference. Should it be that any church cannot send delegates, let them not fail to report by letter. Let us not do the work of God negligently.
J. N. Andrews, J. M. Lindsay, E. B. Gaskill. New York Conference Committee.
Vermont Camp-Meeting.
This meeting will be held at Richmond, Vt., near the village, and near the road to Greencroft, about one mile from Richmond station, Aug. 17–22. We earnestly desire the labors of Bro. and sister White and of such other preachers as may accompany them from the West. We invite our brethren from all parts of our Conference to attend this meeting. Come with your bedding, prepared to take care of yourselves. There will be tents on the ground for those who need them, also a provision stand and accommodations for teams. Brethren and sisters, let us have a general rally to this feast of tabernacles.
Lewis Bean, Nelson Austin, H. W. Barrows. Vermont Conference Committee.
Vermont State Conference.
The next annual session of the Vermont State Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Richmond, Vt., in connection with the Vermont Camp-meeting, Aug. 17–22. All the churches within the limits of this Conference should see to it that their Systematic Benevolence is paid up to the close of the second quarter of the present year. Every church is invited to send delegates, and to report their standing as required by the constitution of our Conference.
Lewis Bean, Nelson Austin, H. W. Barrows. Vermont Conference Committee.
New England Camp-Meeting.
This meeting will be held at Amherst, N. H., near Amherst Station, Aug. 24–29. Those coming by way of Concord and Manchester will change cars at the Concord depot in Nashua; those by way of the Worcester and Nashua road will change at the Worcester and Nashua depot, Nashua, for the East Wilton road. Those coming over the Vermont Central and Cheshire R. R., will change cars at Groton Junction for Nashua. Call for camp-meeting tickets at Boston, Worcester, and Providence. Ample provision will be made for man and beast. The extra expense for those coming from R. I. over last year will not exceed one dollar and twenty-five cents, therefore let none stay at home for fear of extra expense. We earnestly hope for a general attendance at this meeting.
CAMP-MEETING COMMITTEE.
New England Conference.
The first annual session of the New England Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Amherst, N. H., in connection with the camp-meeting Aug. 24–29. Let all the churches see that their Systematic Benevolence is paid up to July 1, 1871. All the blanks they may receive should be properly filled out and be returned before the time of the camp-meeting, except the blank for delegate, which the delegate from each church should bring with him. Let all unorganized companies be represented at this meeting by a delegate, to report their standing.
S. N. Haskell, H. B. Stratton, A. W. Smith. N. England Conference Committee.
Maine Camp-Meeting.
Providence permitting, the Maine Camp-meeting will be held in Skowhegan, one mile from Pishan’s ferry, on the ground occupied last year. We hope to get reduced fare on the railroad. There will be ample provisions made for all; also accommodations for teams. Bro. and sister White are expected to attend. We hope to see a general gathering from all parts of the State. Our meeting will be held Aug. 31 to Sept. 4.
Geo. W. Barker, Charles Stratton, Joseph Flanders. Maine Camp-Meeting Committee.
Maine Conference.
The Maine State Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will hold its next annual session in connection with the Maine Camp-meeting, to be held at Skowhegan, August 31–Sept. 4, 1871. It is requested that all our churches in the State be represented by delegate or letter giving a report of their standing, their losses and additions during the year, also the yearly amount of their Systematic Benevolence fund.
Geo. W. Barker, Asa B. Atwood, Isaac C. Choate. Maine Conference Committee.
There will be a two-days’ meeting of the church at Defiance, Ohio, on Sabbath and first-day, Aug. 26 and 27. The brethren and sisters of Napoleon, Ridgeland, Mendon, and Gilboa, are invited to attend. We are located seven miles south of Defiance, and five miles east of the Junction in Paulding Co. If Bro. St. John can meet with us we would like for him to let us know. C. G. Daniels.
Providence permitting, I will meet with the brethren at Greenville, August 5 and 6, at their monthly meeting. Stephen Pierce.
Quarterly meeting for the church at Rockton, Ill., Aug. 19. Other churches are invited. Bro. Steward is expected. G. M. Bowen.
Quarterly meeting of the S. D. Adventists at Appleton, Licking Co., Ohio, to commence August 18, in the evening, and continue over the Sabbath. Jesse B. T. Nichols, Clerk.
Appointments Postponed.
The quarterly meeting of the church at Waterloo, Wis., which was appointed to be held July 29 is postponed until August 12. Bro. J. T. Thompson will be present. We hope to see a general gathering of the brethren and sisters. The meeting will continue over first-day. J. Gannard.
The appointment at East Otto, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., is postponed one week, to Sabbath and first-day, Aug. 26 and 27, to remove it further from the camp-meeting, and give all a chance to attend both. R. F. Cottrell.