YOUNG PEOPLE’S MEETINGS

W. A. Spicer, C. P. Bollman, C. C. Crisler, T. E. Bowen, H. E. Rogers, J. N. Anderson

At the beginning of the Conference, devotional meetings for the young people were started at the six o’clock morning hour. The tent was filled to overflowing nearly every morning, from three to four hundred young people attending. Short, practical lessons were given, which were usually followed by earnest social meetings. Some stirring messages were given by young men from the foreign field, which were much appreciated.GCB June 9, 1913, page 336.1

About the middle of the Conference, young people’s meetings were started at the same hour as evening preaching service in the large pavilion. The Lord came very near in these meetings, and scores of young people gave their hearts to the Lord, or renewed their consecration to his service. Two or three testimonies will show the spirit which prevailed:—GCB June 9, 1913, page 336.2

“I have learned at this Conference what real heart religion is, and shall never again be satisfied with a mere profession.”GCB June 9, 1913, page 336.3

“As I go out to the mission field, I have determined to steal away three times a day, and, alone with God, find strength to win souls.”GCB June 9, 1913, page 336.4

“I am determined to win a definite victory each day for Christ.”GCB June 9, 1913, page 336.5

Many said these meetings were the most helpful they ever attended. At the closing meeting, Sunday morning, the Holy Spirit was present in a marked manner, and almost every person in the tent took part in an inspiring testimony meeting. All seemed to feel, as one expressed it, “I came expecting a great blessing, but I have received much more than I expected.”GCB June 9, 1913, page 336.6

We are going from here with many earnest prayers for success in the service of the Master. MEADE MACGUIRE.GCB June 9, 1913, page 336.7