General Conference Bulletin, vol. 1

THE MISSIONARY OFFERING

O. A. OLSEN

We suggest Sunday, December 29, as the most appropriate date for making the offerings. They should be made in connection with the principal meeting of the day, when it is expected the largest number will be present. It is important that the brethren and sisters understand this appointment early in the week of prayer, that they may have ample time to make arrangements for their offerings. The cause of God is in need of liberal contributions. A great work is before us, and we must have funds with which to carry it forward. As we expect to reap bountifully, let us sow bountifully. “God is able to make all grace abound toward you.” GCB December 1895, page 644.2

The contributions of our churches and companies should be forwarded to the secretary of the State tract society as soon as gathered. Those not meeting in companies should also send their contributions to the secretary of their State tract society, when they are living within the bounds of organized Conferences; otherwise they should send directly to W. H. Edwards, care of Review and Herald, Battle Creek, Michigan. GCB December 1895, page 644.3

O. A. OLSEN.
President General Conference.