p. 17 | Young People in Convention by Mrs. H. P. Branch

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Aug 29, 1912

Young People in Convention

By Mrs. H. P. Branch

ON Sabbath, July 27, the young people of the First African Seventh-day Adventist Church of Philadelphia, Pa., met in convention. Morning and afternoon sessions were held. Helpful papers and talks, select readings, and appropriate music were the order of the day.

A paper on "The History of the Missionary Volunteer Work" showed how from a small beginning it has grown to encircle the globe, and has inspired us to press on, each doing his part to make it a continuously growing work. Another speaker showed the importance of the young people's work in enlisting and training the youth for service. A paper entitled "Who Will Go For Us?" emphasized the need of each one being ready to respond to the Macedonian call with the words, "Here am I; send me." The thought that God must have volunteers for his service, and a plea for all to give themselves to this closing work even as Christ gave himself for us, was the theme of another number on the program. The importance of the Morning Watch Calendar and of the Reading Courses was also considered.

During the afternoon session we considered how we might take the good things we had learned home with us, and make them a part of our own experience. We all determined to be more faithful in the Master's service.

A collection of $6.48 was taken for the Midsummer Offering. Our reports show a steady growth in the amount of missionary effort put forth. Pray for the work among the colored people of Philadelphia. MRS. H. P. BRANCH.