The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-06-26
ADVENTISTSI TN CAMP
A Day of Good Oheer-Interesting In
formation Concerning the Denomina-
tion-M Methods Of Raising Funds
for tho Work-Baptism.

The program Of the day was similar to
that OF yesterday. At the early morn
hour, ED. o. A. Olson brought before
his hearers their individual responsible.
lty IN helping in every way possible to
forward the work of the denomination.
The Savior gave to every man his work,
Matt. 1884, from which we learn that no
one is excused from the work of saving
souls. Farmers, mechanics and day
laborers all may be co-laborers with
God. The times in which we live de-
mand the strictest economy on the part
OF all the people that the work of the
Lord be not hindered.
This people reject the usual methods
OF raising means, such as festivals, pic
MICS, church fairs, ETC., and depend upon
the plan given in the word Of God,
namely, tithes and free will offerings.
The scriptures teach that the Christian
should devote one-tenth of his income to
carrying Of the gospel to the world.
Besides the tithes, the people make free
will offerings amounting to thousands
of dollars annually. The work of this
people is very aggressive. The ministry
are not located as pastors over any one
church. The churches are organized
and u of the lay brethren is chosen to
act as a local elder, who leads their Sab.
bath and week day meetings. and has
the oversight Of the spiritual interests
OF it's members. A tract society is Or
ganized in each church with a leader or
librarian, and missionary meetings are
frequently held. Each member of the
church is a member Of the missionary
society. These societies in many local.
ties are scattering religious literature
like the leaves Of autumn. The ministry
are all engaged in evangellstic work,
going from place to place and urging the
people to bring their lives to the test of
Gods word. They present 10 other
creed than the open end studied bible.
The local churches are organized into
conferences, and these in turn are Or
ganized into a general conference. The
local conferences hold their business
meetings annually, while the general
conference NEE s once in two years.
At 8 a. m, the conference convened
for the closing up Of it's business. Ed.
N. P. Nelson, who has served the confer
. ence for several years as it's president,
was again chosen to act in this capacity,
with E. G. Kellogg Of Ramona as secre-
tary and Mrs. A. H. Robinson, as treas
urer. The conference adjourned with
the best Of feeling and in perfect har-
mony.
A stroll through the camp
shows the tents all kept up
in good form, with ropes tight,
and poles erect. No refuse is permitted
to accumulate on the grounds. Bits of
paper, sticks, etc., are carefully kept out
OF sight, and an appearance of n~eatness is
that which most impresses q newcomer
IN camp. The teams are not permitted
to stand any length Of time in the part
Of the grounds occupied by the tents.
At 5 p. M, the Sabbath school associa.
ton finished its business. ED. G. P.
Fredrickson, OF Villas, was chosen as
president for the year to come.
The evening service was preached by
Elder Warren of Sioux Falls IN his
usually impressive style.
A large number Of persons have pre-