MAKING REPORTS by JOS. CLARK.

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 28, 1867

MAKING REPORTS.

By JOS. CLARK.

At the State Conference it would be very unsatisfactory, if the Secretary should fail to make a full report, or if the treasurer should fail to report in full; but can we be prepared to report, without the materials from which to make out such report!

Each church is furnished with blanks to fill, and when a church treasurer sends money to the State treasurer, it would be an easy matter to state the amount upon the blank, and send the same to the State secretary; then all would move in order.

So far, only a part of the treasurers in Ohio have reported to the secretary; some months since, we spoke about this in the Review, giving some suggestions on this matter; perhaps it was not read by all, or perhaps it is thought to be unnecessary. Let that be as it may, it is a part of order, and as such is a regulation of the church, and is a necessary and important item. If any individual does not feel capable of arranging his blank, there are always those near us, who will be glad to assist us.

As it may be a common failure throughout the country, this item may perhaps be in place in the Review. Would it not be well for ministers to see to this matter as they visit the churches?

JOS. CLARK.