To the Kansas Church Officers.
By Chas. F. Stevens
I want to say a few words to our church officers in relation to appointments. First, when notice of a meeting for Sabbath and Sunday is given, it is expected that meetings will begin with the Sabbath, or on Friday evening. Secondly, please see that the appointment is published as extensively as the time will permit. This, many times, requires considerable exertion. It frequently happens that those who do not take the REVIEW (the very ones who need help the most) do not hear of the meetings till near their close. When we have only a two-days’ meeting, it is very important that all who expect to be benefited should be there at the commencement of the meetings. Much is lost by being late, or missing the first meeting. Thirdly, the house should be cleaned and lamps trimmed before the time to begin the meeting. It has a discouraging effect to go to the house of worship at the beginning of the Sabbath and find the floor unswept and no provision made for lights. This is enough to destroy all the good influence of the first meeting, and should be carefully attended to. Fourthly, when we have to use school-houses that are used by all denominations, it frequently happens that there are other appointments out that conflict with ours, and we have to give way. Care should be taken that the hour for meetings does not conflict with previous appointments. Please see that the coast is clear; and if it should happen that the house is occupied by others, see that other arrangements are made and the appointment generally understood, so that our time may not be lost. These matters should be attended to by some one, as much is depending upon them. “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much; and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.” Luke 16:10. Let us all try to be faithful servants.