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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Jul 25, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 30.

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Wisconsin Camp-Meeting

By Allen Moon

This meeting was held on beautiful grounds situated near the city of Wausau, Wis. The weather was pleasant throughout the entire time. Ten days, June 20-30, were occupied fully, being devoted to the consideration of the various lines of work in which we as a people are engaged, in addition to the regular preaching service.
The attendance of the people of the city was not large, but some appreciative ones were among those who did attend. At least one woman began the observance of the Sabbath and joined with the people of God during the course of the meeting. About five hundred of our church people were in attendance. In the main, these were responsive to all the claims of a Christian life. Some who came to the grounds in a state of indecision of mind, gave their hearts to God, and pledged their lives for service. Fifty-two were buried with Christ in baptism at this meeting. Many of these were young persons, children of Adventist families.
Those present responded liberally with contributions to the mission fund, to the medical college at Loma Linda, to the Danish-Norwegian Seminary, and to local interests. The Sabbath-school offering for two Sabbaths amounted to nearly $200.
The business meetings of the conference passed off pleasantly, and with despatch. Few changes were made in the administrative force in the conference, of which Elder W. H. Thurston is president.
Services were held in the German and Scandinavian languages, as well as in the English. Separate tents were provided for each. Services were also held daily for the benefit of the young people and children, all of whom gave evidence of decided profit. The preaching was principally by Elders W. T. Knox and O. A. Olsen, of the General Conference. Elders O. Montgomery and S. E. Wight were also present, and took part in the public services.
The evening meetings were characterized by strict order, and by marked attention to the spoken word by those not of our faith. It can truly be said that the Wisconsin camp-meeting of 1912 was a profitable one. Allen Moon.