The Kansas (Colored) Camp-Meeting by J. W. Dancer

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Aug 22, 1912

The Kansas (Colored) Camp-Meeting

By J. W. Dancer

This meeting was held in the city of Little Rock, July 11-21. The attendance of our people was quite good. As the camp-meeting for the white people convened in this city at the same time, we were favored with a sermon or other instruction by one of the white ministers nearly every day at either eleven or three o'clock, and also at two of the evening meetings. The message given afforded "meat in due season" to those not of the faith.

I might especially mention the evening Elder G. F. Watson, our union conference president, and his son, spent with us. The sermon on "The Saints' Inheritance" was delivered in the power of the Spirit. When Elder Watson invited those who desired to obey the Lord to take the front seat, two, a man and his wife, came forward. Prayer was then offered that the Lord might grant them power to continue in the faith. The songs rendered by Elder Watson and his son were very pleasing.

Our believers contributed quite liberally to the calls, both local and general, as far as their circumstances would allow.

The last Sabbath of the meeting was a blessed day. On this day the ordinances were celebrated. These were especially enjoyed by those who, because of isolation, do not often have this opportunity.

The Sabbath following the close of the camp-meeting, a church of eight members was organized in this city. Elder J. W. Norwood, assisted by other ministers, perfected the organization. J. W. DANCER.