GENERAL MEETING FOR OSWEGO CO., N. Y by B. L. WHITNEY; A. H. HALL

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 9, 1878

GENERAL MEETING FOR OSWEGO CO., N. Y.

By B. L. WHITNEY; A. H. HALL

After consultation with the director of Dist. No. 2, it is decided to hold a general meeting for Oswego Co., N. Y., at Roosevelt, N. Y., May 11 and 12. Particular pains has been taken to give notice of this meeting in every church in the county, and we want to see every Sabbath-keeper in these churches at this time. There are important matters that should be considered, and in order to do this effectually we must have a general gathering of the brethren and sisters. We would gladly visit every church in the district and hold meetings with each, but we have not time to do this; but if the brethren will make the effort to meet with us here, we can accomplish in one week all that we could in a month if we had to visit each church.

The best season of the year for Sabbath-school work has come, and we want to see an efficient Sabbath-school organized in every church in our Conference. At our State quarterly meeting at Pulaski, N. Y., April 27 and 28, a State Sabbath-school Association was formed to assist in the accomplishment of this object. This branch of the work will receive particular attention. In this work we want the co-operation of the brethren everywhere, and believe we shall have it when they come to see and feel the importance of this part of the work. There are many localities where Sunday-schools can be organized, and become a practicable means of presenting the truth. There are other important interests that will also be considered.

We are much encouraged by the good report of our tract workers for the past quarter, and are anxious that, as far as possible, this interest may be maintained during the busy season of the year. The tract work will receive its share of attention.

Now, when we say we want to see a general representation from every church, we mean more than that. We want to see those who are always in the habit of coming. We know they will be there, unless sickness or something of the kind prevents; but we want to see those who do not usually come. We want to see our house of worship at Roosevelt well filled with brethren and sisters, and we shall, if all come who ought to.

One thing more: Come to stay till the meeting is through, if it takes all day Monday. Many of our brethren seem to think if they attend the meeting on the Sabbath they have done their duty. This is a mistake. Sunday is generally the most important day of the meeting, and those who are absent on that day often miss just the part of the meeting they need most.

Brethren, the work of the third angel’s message is going forward in a most wonderful manner. Shall we not improve this opportunity to try to get more into the spirit of the work, that we may be prepared for the part we have to act, and thus not be left to fall behind and lose the spirit of the message? May the Lord help us so to seek him that we may have his presence with us in abundant measure.

B. L. WHITNEY.

A. H. HALL.