THE
MINNESOTA WORKER
“Whatsoever thy Hand findeth to do, do it with thy Might.”
Volume 6.	MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., APRIL, 17, 1895.	Number 23
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CAMP MEETING.
The Spirit of God tells us that, “These yearly gatherings may be seasons of special blessing, or they may be a great injury to spirituality.” Which shall they be to you, dear reader? It remains for each to decide for himself. A gracious promise, a solemn warning, a searching question, a sacred responsibility, are all presented in this testimony. No doubt the brethren and sisters all over the state are already thinking of, and planning to attend our annual Camp Meeting and Conference, May 28th to Jnne 11. This is right, and we are glad that it is so, and we earnestly desire to see a large representation of t’ie brethren from different parts of the state present.
Dear brethren, let us, as we are preparing for the meeting, think seriously of the object of it, and of the motive we have in desiring to attend. The meeting is appointed in the interests of the cause of God. There is much necessary business that must be attended to; conference laborers’ accounts audited, credentials and licenses granted to them for another year, election of officers for the various associations and organizations, plans to be considered and adopted to further the Lord’s work in our conference, and not least much valuable instruction will be given in regard to the Christian life; and as I am a Christian, a member of the Lord’s family, I desire to attend the meeting, not only to get help, but in some way to be helpful in the work. That is good,you understand the object of the meeting and also the motive that prompts you to go. Now we are in the condition of mind to receive instruction bow that we may get the most benefit from the meeting. How thankful we are that the Lord is e^er ready to supply every need. Let us turn to Testimony for the Church No. 31; page 158. Article “Our Camp Meetings,” read carefully and make a personal application of the instruction. Per-
mit me to place a few extracts here. Page 159. “While preparing for the meeting, each individual should closely and critically examine his own heart before God. If there have been unpleasant feelings, discord or strife in families, it should be one of the first acts of preparation, to confess these faults one to another, and pray with, and for one another. Humble yourselves before God, and make an earnest effort to
empty the soul temple of all rubbish--all envyings,
all jealousies, all suspicions, all faultfindings.” * * * * Make a covenant with God to yield yourselves and all your powers to his service. Do not carry this undone work to the camp-meeting. If it is not done at home, your own soul will suffer and others will be greatly injured by your coldness, your stupor, your spiritual lethargy. “ * * * ” At home js the place to find Jesus, then take him with you to the meeting and how precious will be the hours there. * * * Prepare for this occasion. Teach them that it is not of so much consequence that they appear with fine clothes, as that they appear before God with clean hands and pure hearts” “I have been shown that for want of this preparation these yearly meetings have accomplished but little”. Read the whole article, brethren, and meditate upon it, and let us be admonished by the kindness of the Lord in his instruction. The providence of the Lord has opened the way in many respects for the meeting. We believe it will afford a favorable opportunity to present the gracious truths of the message. The owners of the grounds, Rail Road, and Street Car managers have shown us unusual kindness and favor in some respects.
Now let our brethren take extra pains in preparing baggage for checking, that trunks and satchels be securely fastened and each piece be carefully marked with the owners name and address. These simple precautions followed will aid in avoiding mistakes and be very helpful in finding misplaced articles. Try it. A hammer and small saw are tools you often need on the camp-ground and hard to borrow, it would be well to bring them. Above all come with the heart full of the love of God, and a faith that will firmly r^st on the promises of His word.
Send in the names of your delegates, also orders for your tents immediately.	N/W. ALLEE.
LIBRARIANS’ MEETINGS. ^
During the last week of the camp-meeting special instruction will be given to the librarians of the Tract Societies. We trust that no reasonable effort will be spared to have them attend. Let each church encourage their presence by such assistance as may
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be necessary-^^'occurs that a good faithful librarian’s husband is not in the message,, and financial aid is quite necessary to secure the attendance. Will the ‘officers and members' of the church' give the matter proper consideration? N; W.'Ai
i THE SABBATH SCHQQL. f.
He must study thensebf illustration! in order to make the truth plain, . ,v . ,	v: . ?
j i On entering a new .field the minister will find it to his advantage to organize the Sabbath School early and hold meetings for the children. In Germany they have followed the plan of starting a Sunday 'School for the children in tfreif new fields. He "Will find it necessary to select teachers, and.in^truct'them in the (be§t; niethods of work, holding teachers meietipgs. with
IN THE WORKERS’ INSTITUTE
In’ accordance with the promise.made a few weeks; ago, we give a synopsis of the talks on the*'Sabbath. School work in the Institute now in progress’. At the first meeting, held Apr. 11, Eld’. W. A. Alway spoke with reference to the opportunity the Sabbath School affords for the study of the Bible. He said that while we recognize the blessing of God which has beeq^over the work in the past, and are thankftil for all that has been accomplished’ih the Work, we cannot rest satisfied with Wbat has beenddne. “Quf Sabbath1 Schools are nothing less thaq Bible Societies, and they may embrace much more than they have hitherto done in the sacred work.” Conf. Bulletin, P. ?Q6.
Our young people' are' now forming habits of study, and it is very important that they fofm correct ones. The, objeot (of the -Sabbath School work is to'' bring" souls to Christ,' but as it is the wQrdjQf Godaloqe tfiat is able to make us wise unto salvation, r.the Sabbath School is^to call our minds ^to the word., We do not realize the	We Should.
We have been falling away—back sliding—frbiii &tqdy so that at the present time we do notstudy'the; Bible as much as we did twenty, years ago. It is impossible to study to advantage without a system of some kind. In the Sabbath School we have a complete system for Bible study. We have carefully prepared lessons, a plan foil the daily study of these lessons, a place and time appointed for recitation* arid a teacher to, whom we can recite. •./
He emphasized the importance of the daily stucljy of the lessons and spoke of the program for such, study s^nt out by the Association, based oh the words of the testimony which -sayi, “Patents, • set apart a Tittle time each day for the study of the Sabbath School lesson with you^.chiMren.” AJso of the plan of studying the chapters b^ topic, ;as no onp. can^cq^rectly ’ study the book of Daniel, or any other book, without forming an outline of'the chapters in his mind.
•s At the'4^c^fid Mating, field 12^* fifth flolser. gave some practical thoughts on thd ‘Delation'of’the Gospel Worked to ^the(Sabbath. School Work.” He showqd ‘tJiat tbe vital part of	Work, bftlw. blister
l( was ;tg tjeach people hqw to §tudy the word fpr them-; selves, and as this is jqst what the^Sabj^ath $er^Qpl is organized for, the1 connection between the Sabbath School work and that of the minister is very erase,
■ The niidlMts* chief'work isto teach'the Word. The iWork of - the -Sh^bath Schdolkis to teach the wOrd, therefore the ministerjCughb.tQ.be able te helpHab-;bath Scho^ Jeach^rs in their work,; tp show them how to study, a^d how to teach. Inrorderto wqrk; successfully in this line he must understand the best methods.
them and thus getting the Sabbath School wprk ^on a good footing long before the church is organized. In Visiting schools the minister can see where they are weak and can often help them, not by telling th$m of their weaknessvbut by making helpful suggestions, taking a lively interest in. the work,and showing them how to do it in the best way.
The donations to missions are an important feature in our schools, and although a good work has been done in this directioq,we have not reached the climax ,y(ejt< The minister risijust the pnetto help im+his. The schools will hot bq ^povefished-by giving, they are better off for giving than they, were fifteen years
.ago- ;i'"‘	,'\ ... ' . /
He Encouraged Tnfer idea of holding meetings with the children, and toS of the success tfrey had in childrens’ meetings in-Russia. We shouldjstudy to simplify the truth, and bring it down to the. simplicity of the^children. They will understand much, and this will help the teachers to know how to do this work. vv' (to bk coSMSuEBry1 :i ' A. £.L t.
WORKERS’ INSTillTE \N MINNEAPOLIS.
The Institute* * began at 7: 30 Wednesday evening, Apr. 10. The evening service w*as conducted by Eld. If. P. Holser who was one of the workers in our State a few years since; but was removed to the Central European Field about seven years ago. The discourse tended to show that the work of God was far ahead of our conception of it’s present standing. The three things, the image of the beast, the warning of all the world, and the latter rain, which we, as a people, have been looking forward to, are here upon us. Though this is true, few realize it’s truthfulness, and so are looking for some remarkable thing to yet transpire. 'There is danger in this^ for many have their eyes on something that will not ciome. Theyi therefore, stand a good chance of being deceived. J This was illustrated by the work in Switzerland. Brethren, it is time to awake and become acquainted with God that he may lead us every day. We must know* the vo\ce, pf “the true Shepherd, or we will certainly be deceived.
We have not space to notice the discourses separately, and will simply mention the*different lines, and notice such under each as seem especially’appropriate.
THE MINNESOTA WORKER.
The program of the meetings runs something like this: 9-9:45 a. m. Prayer and Social meeting; 10-11, The consideration of some subject relative to the work. These meetings are especially helpful to the workers as workers- 11. 15 - 12, Bible Study, generally led by one of our brethren from abroad, as are the evening studies-3 - 4 Missionary Work; 4.15 - 5 Sabbath-school work; 7.30 - 8.30 Bible Study.
The prayer and social meetings are very helpful to us, as the blessing of the Lord is always with us. The consideration of the work as it relates to the worker need not be very fully reported as most of those directly engaged in the work have the privilege of hearing the instruction. But while we are not able to report the meetings very fully, I trust it will be reported in the work of every laborer as he enters the field again.
Our Bible study which was conducted by Eld. Holser till Saturday night, has been very interesting and helpful. When Bro. Holser left us Eld. Durland took his place, but our interest has not abated, nor are the studies of less help to us. But it is entirely impossible for us to give anything of a report of these seasons, so we forbear the attempt.
Sr. Alberta L. Little, our State Sabbath School Secretary, has kindly taken the responsibility of reporting on this special line of the work, and so you will find the Sabbath-school report in its proper place.
Our first lesson on Home Missionary Work conducted by Sr. A. E. Ellis on Thursday afternoon. The subject for this day was, “The Duties of the Librarian as Related to the Duties of the other officers in the Church;” and as these duties have been told in the last number of the Worker, I refer all to that, and ask a careful reading of the same. I am sure this subject is not understood by all. Perhaps the librarians understand it better than some of the other members of the church; therefore, we especially ask all to read the article named. During the lesson the suggestion was given that since the duties of all the officers in the church *nd missionary society are so closely related it would be a real good plan for the librarian, elder, and other officers, to constitute a counsel board, that each might help the others by advice. Besides this, brethren, if you have the chance of counseling, you will take much greater interest in everything you counsel about.
C. L. Emmerson.
THE CANVASSERS.
Last Tuesday was a busy day for the canvassers, as they were leaving and preparing to leave for their fields of labor.
Below I give the territory asigned to each. Great Controversey.
P. O. Johnson and K. O. Sjaahem, Kittson Co. Minn.
W. H. Moore, L. H. Christian and A. E. Clyde, Fillmore and Houston Co’s. Minn.
Erick Peterson, Clarence Patch, and S. J. Johnson, Kandiyohi Co. Minn.
F. E. Rew, Mower Co. Minn.
Maggie Walde and Segrid Lobdahl, North Minneapolis,
John Lyndin, West Duluth,	'
Christine Hanson, Renville Co. Minn. Prophecies of Jesus.
Iver Hilde and Albert Nelson, Goodhue Co. Minn.
Gust Henrikson * and H. E. Sjelstad, Grand FoTks Co. N. D.
S. H. Wing and Henry Nash, Pembina Co. N. D. C. E. Burgeson and Wm Layland, Otter Tail Co. Minn.
Nels Hanson and James Jacobson, Nicollet Co. Minn.
C. Nelson, Rice Co. Minn.
Ida Rice and Emma Hanson, Minneapolis, Minn. Mollie Boyer and Rachel Budd,N.E. Minneapolis Bible Readings.
F. A. Detamore, R. E. Campbell and A. Just, Me Leod Co. Minn.
David Quinn and Wm. Melicke, Waseca Co. Minn.
Othilla Johnson and Mary Peterson, towns or St. Louis R. R. between Minneapolis and Water-ville, Minn.
Thoughts on Dan. and Rev.
H. E. Nash and N. Mortenson, South Minneapolis. Sunshine at Home.
Victor Brickey, Mark Comer and F, G. Olson, Polk Co. Minn.
Steps to Christ.
Eliza Hilde, Swift Co. Minn. At present S. H. Wing, A. L. Whitelock and Joseph Emmerson are working on Glorious Appearing in Minneapolis with good success.
Just received a letter from F. A. Detamore stating that he and Bro. A. Just, expect to be in their field ready for work April I6th
P. O. Johnson, Gust Henrikson and H. E. Sjelstad leave April 14th for their field of Labor.
THE MINNESOTA WORKER.
So far the prospects are encourageiug for a good seasons work for which praise God. C. M. Everest.
CAMP MEETING REPORTS.
I desire to say that the Daily Tribune of Minneapolis, will be the principle organ of out coming camp meeting. We expect liberal reports, and; the price is within the reach of all, as it is only 20 cents for the two weeks. I would most earn-, estly ask that the librarians take hold of this matter at once, and work up a good 1 list in every society. Twenty e.ents will take the paper direct from .the publishers to some friend during the two weeks. But we must have the names before the meetings begin. Subscribe now for some friend, and send the order to Bro. Losey, or subscribe through the librarian.
Once more let me say, do not delay as it is necessary to, have the list before the meetings begin. This conference should have a list of 300 -$00, at this price, It is an excellent opportunity.
,	Yours in the work. H. F. Phelps. !
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MPLS. GLEANING BAND.	.
To the President and members5 of- Minneapblis Gleaning Band:— I hereby respectfully submit • the following financial Report for our Society for
the year ending Jan. 27, ’95
Receipts. ;
Received in cash as donations.; ........$ 53.73
... f “ mdso.“ “	400.31
-	Total -Receipts.:.......$454.04
i	DONATIONS BY SOC.
Donated cash to help the poor’...... . .$ 53.19
; i“,., clothings “	“	“	. .......356.15
Total Donations......... .$409.24
Cash on hand July 1st ’94.. . V .... $ 3.26	,
Tedeived as donations from July 1st ’94 to
STATE TREASURER’S QUARTERLY REPORT.
For Quarter ending Marclr31, 1895. receipts.
Cash on hand Jan 1st 1895..:......$4454.58
“ received as tithe during the Quarter 36§0,67 “	“ to apply on loans to Agents , 26.80
. Tot^l $8132.05
DISBURSEMENTS.
Paid to laborers during the Quarter .. ..$2592.28
“ u Review & Hqral(},....... r___	.14,00
“ Tithe to Gen. .Conference.... f..,....	485.12
“ Loans to Agents...:......15.50
Cash on hand to Balance April 1st, 1895. 5025,15 ' , /;	4 , Total $8,132.05
NOTICE!
We are requested , to state* through the Worker that the addij’esa^of the .Conference Secretary, Eld. D. P. Curtis, will hereafter be Pine City, Minn., instead of Satik Centre, as heretofore. All reports and correspondence to State Conference Sec. should be sent to above address. 4	1
YOUR OPPORTUNITY.
We have quite a number of the special numbers of the tAmerican Sentinel ‘ of March 2lst and April 11th unsold which we will sell as long as they last at' -50c. per hundred. These are the most interesting, arod important issues ever published,and they deserve a wider circulation than they have received in Minnesota. They are just the thing to circulate for sever al months yet. Newspapers ate out of date'the next day after t publication, but not so with these living issues that are being presented in our papers.
We have little idea of the good opinion many,not of our faith, have of our publications. In next week’s issue I will publish a letter from a gentleman living in Chicago to one of our brethren1 in . Minhesota, respecting - his opinion of one bf our missionary papers, and the good work it is accomplishing.
, L. B. Eosey.
Jan 27 ’95....._______________________________________. ... ....... 24.81
- r Total Receipts	$28.07
Cash paid but as donation^ to the poor $27.53	j
Cash on hand to bal. Jan. 27,’95.. .	.54	;
;	•	- Total $28. o'|
Mdse.onhandas per invoice July 1’94 $95.26 '
“ rec’dfrom July T’d4vto Jah.27^5 144.84
^	:	Totaf “$240.10
Mdse, donated to the poor since July 1st, ’95
to-dateVv ri . : . . .	; .•?*'_*.. $195.94
Mdse, bn hand Jan. 27 ’95.	44.16f
'	A	\ 'tfotal $$40.10
Respectfully submitted v
Ethel I). Adams, Treas.
After you have, received i^punsel from the wise, the judicious, there is yet $ Counselor whose wisdom is unerring. Fail not tp preset your case before him, and entreat his direction. Re has promised that if.you lack wisdom and asjcrpf him, he will.give it to you liberally,and upbraid nqt.rvQosPPL.Worker
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