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Volume 6, No. 11. PORTLAND, OREGON. December, 1927
WSli)at Ctjrifitmas jHeanS to jHe
Christmas is, to me, a true holiday in begotten Son. Jesus Christ is, to me, more ways than one. Every Christmas more than a Jewish religious leader and is remembered as far back as memoi'y the founder of the Christian Church. He reaches. The longing, looking ahead for is more than the wisest philosopher, the the day, the secret buying and hiding, most skillful teacher, the greatest the Christmas Eve program are neyer miracle worker, the best physician and to be forgotten. The gifts which we the most noble character who ever set gave as God ha.s set the example; that foot on earth. He is not merely a train which would beat any Southern "divine" man. He is the very God from Pacific flyer, the big doll with the heaven; the Creator and Sustainer of ■sleepy eyes. I wonder what that doll is heaven and earth, who came down on like now! Do you remember the Bible the first Christmas morning to redeem that your mother gave you? A host of poor lost sinners; guilty, dead and con relatives came together and how they demned humanity from the clutches of did fill the house! The snow and ice sin, both from within and without; and were so bad that some of them didn't to make "us sit together in heavenly arrive on the scene until we had decided places in Christ Jesus," "that we, being they were not coming and had sat do.vn to eat. How good things were! What a delivered out of the hand of our enemies, quantity of chocolate drops, fudge, mits might serve Him without fear, in of every kind, and what had not preceded holiness and righteousness before Him, the meal! But somehow the turkey lor all the days of our life," "more than conquerors through Him that loved us" something else just as good) found a and gave Himself for us. place along with * ♦ * ^e must not lorg'et also to think of the skating —Glen Rinard. parties, the coasting parties and the sleigh rides. A C H R I S T M A S M E S S A G E . Christmas is the biggest day of all the year. The last Thursday in November All hail! all hail this glad new morn, IS a full day, but Christmas is just ,a.s Ml with a host of other things added. For unto you a Savior's born; The Fourth of July is a tall day, tut The shepherds watching on that night Christmas is immeasurably taller. AVe Were startled by a wondrous light; allow the first day of January to claim And angels shout and praises bring peculiar significance. You may, however, make all of the New Year's resolutions To glorify the new born King. We'll join with them, repeat again ^ please,which butmakes without Christmas something the day Glad tidings of "good will to men." of all days, you might just as well save your energy. Christmal is the real dlv The wise men journeyed from afar of beginnings of all the year and of all Saying, "We have seen His star," YearV. s day begins nbeginning. a new annual calendar, New They followed on, 0 joy to them. but we know that to be nothing realu; The star has stopped o'er Bethlehem. new. On the day of our Lord's birth occurred a tremendous step in fne All hail! all hail! this glad new morn. ° ^ c r e a t i o n , w i t h a n e w They find the place where Christ was born And worship Him, our new bom King, And bring to Him an offering. of threeChrirt' hundred■ ftf and freSSfdS sixtv-five' ^ O ye, who heeded not the star. And in your lives see Christ afar. Unable thus to say, "Amen," To "peace on earth, good will tO' men," becin J" ° ''the''da7®on^ whicT God 0, come to Him, this glad new morn. manger. The day on whikh G^od^ fulfdlod For you, also, our Christ was born; His promise to .send one to redeem even nie from a life of sin and shame^nd 'n Your heart, your life, your all now bring To Him, a Chri.stmas offering. give me an inheritance with His on v —Selected. Page 2. T H E F R I E X 7 ) L Y E X D E A V O R December, 1927 December, 1927 T H E F R I E X U L Y E X D E A T O R Page 3. P L A N S F O R T H E of the Wise Men who brought their gifts h a t h r e v e a l e d t h e m u n t o u s b y H i s NEW TABERNACLE. to the Babe Jesus. They come, not in Spirit. "Have faith in God." December 2.5, 1927. We are far more inclined to remember T h e F a t h e r g a v e H i s o n l y S o n . sleighs, but on camels and the child who Topic: What Does Chx-istmas Mean to our missionaries if we have daily, Do you remember how we "enthused" wishes a gift must put his shoes out with The Son gave His blood for you and "Jesus, Saviour, pilot me." the World? John. 3:16; Luke systematic devotions. Pi-ayer and Bible over a new tabernacle for the Conference a small coin in them for the Wise Men me. or a handful of grass for the camels, if 2:8-11. reading keep us from being selfish. We grounds, last August? Remember how The Father says: "Give Me thy heart." December 18, 1927. The coming of Jesus means the same keep ourselves in good condition Brother Lee took the pledges, and how he is to receive anything. Sinner, crown this happy season by to the entire world that it meant to the spiritually, and are then in a position —Chas. C. Haworth. a free gift of thy heart to Heaven's $400.00 was raised in just a few minutes ? Topic: God's Kindness and Our Own. very few who were privileged to know t o ( p r a y f o r o t h e r s . Well, that same "enthusiasm has never Greatest Gift, the Lord Jesus Christ. Titus 3:1-8; Matthew 25:35. H i m p e r s o n a l l y w h e n H e w a s u p o n died down. When the Executive Com —Laura Cammack. H E A V E N ' S G I F T . G o d s h o w s H i s k i n d n e s s i n H i s l o v i n g earth. Salvation came by faith in Him mittee met in Portland, December 3, the t h e n — i t c o m e s b y f a i t h i n H i m n o w. D a i l y D e v o t i o n s — fire burned and flamed, and as we talked Gift time is almost here again—the care. 1. Give us a joyous spix-it. Then watch you will in daylight. "The coming of the little Bethlehem 2. Render di-vine fellowship. and planned, we wished that every anniversary celebration of the greatest CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR b a b e w a s d i f f e r e n t f r o m e v e r y o t h e r member of the Christian Endeavor Union Gift to a sinful world! By daylight you may fear; 3. Make us appreciate salvation. But'keep no watch in darkness— appearance of God to men. Ever since 4. Keep our ideals high. could have been present to enjoy it with Let us turn aside from human gifts man sinned in the gax'den of Eden he us. As a result of our deliberation, we TOPICS FOR DECEMBER The angels then are near. 5. Help us to keep our pledge. and givers, slip away to the secret —Samuel Lover. has trembled, terror stricken, in the concluded that our President, Walter Lee, closet with the "shut door," within presence of God. Moses, Elijah, Isaiah, could bring to you some of the spirit of whisper-distance of heaven, and there By BELL G. BADLEY. Moved by kindness. Eph. 2:1-7. God"s Daniel, and all of the Old Testament In our devotions we should not only our meeting, so we appointed him our commune with the Triune God. k i n d n e s s i s c a l l e d l o v i n g - k i n d n e s s b e worthies were unable to stand erect read the Bible, and pray, but should read representative and asked him to visit as Reverently let us think of the Wondrous December 11, 1927. cause it .springs from a heart of love. before the awful presence of God's holi devotional books, "helps" on the Bible, many of the Meetings as he possibly old story, and ask the Holy Spirit to He who raises the penitent sinner to ness. Yet to Bethlehem the simple and books designed to make our Bible could, to present the plans that we have retouch, reviwfy and doubly bless the Topic: Good Mottoes for Christian Living. heavenly places in Christ Jesus can give shepherds and the wise men came una reading more interesting. under consideration. MTien he asks to precious Christmas message and the John 9:4; Eccles 9:10. his children loving hearts. fraid, to bow at the feet of God in the speak in your meeting, we wish very Christ of that gospel to our hearts. This is an unusual topic and not very flesh. The little Babe was not only much that you would give him the Back, back before Christ came, there important on first thought. However, God incarnate but the Saviour of the CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR opportunity. Above everything else, we was a divine pui-pose and plan in God's the more we consider it, the more we The same eternal kindness which leads world who had come that all who would T R E A S U R E R ' S R E P O R T want you to pray that God will open a loving heart; man had sinned and God to forgive the sinner causes Him realize tliat we do use what might be to punish the guilty and banish him might have life and have it more abun way for us to raise the needed funds so redemption must be accomplished for termed "mottoes" a great deal in our dantly. that when we meet next August, we can from heaven. Let us keep on the mercy From November 1, 1926, the race. The Son was given "as a daily lives. What may he to you a "What can we do to spread this dedicate the Tabernacle. lamb slain from the foundation of the favorite motto, I have never heard of, side of the goodness of God by abiding C h r i s t m a s j o y ? I f o u r h e a r t s a r e x - e a l - To November 1, 1927. world. The Father gave a gift—yes, in Clxx-ist. and what has proved of great value to ly filled with a personal love for the Cr. C H R I S T M A S I N C U B A . the most precious gift—"His only me, you might not consider worth while. G o d . s h o w s H i s k i n d n e s s i n n a t u r e . Lord Jesus Christ, we cannot help begotten Son, to redeem unworthy, Spurgeon in commenting on the text, spreading Christmas joy the whole year Balance on hand, November However, a little exchange of ideas 1, 1926 ? 110.14 sinful, fallen mankind. The Son of God along this line may be helpful to all "Be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that round but especially at the time xvhen C h r i s t m a s i n t h e t r o p i c s i s q u i t e came; bom in a lowly manger, announced whicli I create" (Isaiah 65:18), says: the Christian world is turning its d i f f e r e n t f r o m w h a t i t i s i n o u r f r o z e n of us. I recall an instance that will "I have no sympathy with the good man P a y m e n t s o n s h a r e s 3 8 0 . 0 0 by angels, and welcomed by shepherds. illustrate. A veiy dear cousin had just thoughts back nineteen hundred years Contributions and special latitudes. There are no snow banks Yea, lor our sakes. He became poor and been told that what she had hoped for, who, wheix on the Rhine, ru.shed into to the little town of Bethlehem. First, along the lane nor in the hollows, nor made Himself of no reputation." Gifts, the cabin, that he might not see the o f f e r i n g s S i 9 . 6 o for years, could not possibly be done. l e t u s a s k G o d h o w h e - w a n t s t o u s e u s Special improvement fund 40/./o ice on ponds and streams. The balmy so mean, .so incomparable with the x-iver and the mountains, lest he should this Christmas season. What greater air of springtime sighs through the It was a bitter, keen, blinding disappoint divine love that sent the Christ, were ment. I was so disappointed for hex- be absorbed in them and fox-get his joy could you bring into anyone's life Total $1277.54 palms and the droning of the bees is .showered on Him by wise men who that I could not express my feelings_ at Saviour. I like to see my Saviour on than to lead him to. Christ? Will you heard in the fragrant air as they gather the hills, and by the shores of the ,sea. Dr. sought Him out in His lowly all, and seemed speechless when ti-ying a s k h i m t o p r e p a r e y o u f o x - j u s t t h a t t h e i r w e a l t h o f s w e e t s f r o m t h e l i t t l e surroundings. I hear my Father's voice in the thunder, sort of spreading Christmas joy, that white bells which are blooming in too offer comfort. I felt that I did not Clearing grounds aixd building Yet He, the wondrous Gift from dare to even look at her. Finally, and listen to the whispers of His love in will not only make another glad, but fill dininihall ? 891-6' profusion along the old fence rows, or heaven, gave time, gave prayer, and however, I glanced at her face. She the cadence of the waves. These are your heart with praise and gratitude, Incidentals, including Conference climbing away up the trees on the edges gave Himself to the hungry throngs read my unspoken sympathy, and with my Fathers works, and therefore I ad and even bring joy jix the presence of the e x p e n s e s 1 6 ^ - " ^ of the forest to pitch their white tents, about Him. " her chin in the air and her eyes blinking m i r e t h e m a n d , s e e m a l l t h e n e a x - e r t o much like our dogwood. angels? Why not make the aim of your Payment on lots purchased o-nn His hour came and then—oh! grace back the tears, she said, "Why, this is Him when I am aixxong them. If I were s o c i e t y f o r t h i s C h r i s t m a s s e a s o n t h a t Insurance However, Christmas comes with its teyond compare. He gave His life. His no time to lose, your neiwe!" How many a gi-eat artist, I .should think it ;a small every member should lead at least one joy and gladness, though, perhaps blood for you and me! compliment if my son came into my Total 51229.71 because there is no snow, without Santa many times that expression has come person to Christ, or, at least, personally to me since—when J needed it. Faced house and said he Would xiot notice the give the Gospel message to one person Balance on hand, November ^.tr-oo Claus and his sleigh. Christmas Eve, Him death to save oux' lives, with problems, disappointments and try pictui-es I had painted, because he only t h e i r " N o c h e B u e n a " i s a g r e a t t i m e o f during Christmas week?" 1, 1927 54/.83 To buy our souls it cost His o\vn; ing experiences, I would try to imitate wanted to think of me." E. W. COULSON, Treasurer. celebration. Poor indeed, must be the And all the unknown joys He gives her supei-b courage and say, "This is no family which does not have a "cena" or Were bought with agonies unkno\\m. time to lose your nerve." J a n u a r y I , 1 9 2 8 . supper composed of meats, fruits, nuts Sometimes the title of a song, or 'a We pxust be unselfish if we would CHRIST FROM MANY ANGLES. and svi'eets. There may (be two or three show kindness ourselves. Topic: What Are the Values of Daily Truly, there was "none other name snatch of verse, or a bit of advice D e v o t i o n s ? kinds of meat, roast chicken or turkey under heaven, given among men, where In Christian lands today the iixfluence someone has given us, becomes a motto, (Quiet Hour Consecration He is— with raisin dressing and roast pig. The by we must be saved." The whole plan of Chrisf's teachings has so permeated To the latter is roasted whole, having a supply but more often the Scriptures furnish M e e t i n g . ) P s a l m s 4 0 : 1 - 8 . us with all we need. One woman had society that nxany external checks upon Laboring man The Carpenter of garlic, onions and salt sprinkled over Othei selfishness are set up. Wise laws curb Daily devotions may begin as a duty and well rubbed in, and ripe plantains framed on her wall the motto, "This Too Artist Portrait Shall Pass Away," to comfort her dui-ing the selfishness of those who would tres but they will end in joy. They are Sinsick soul".'.'..The Great Physician lying in the pan around Mr. Pig and one pass upon the x-ights of their weaker food to the ;soul. Many have" food nice large one in his mouth. These are J?°"e/ifhteouS'D God, thou has no cast not usone— off, Various trials she was passing through. Soldier The Captain of Salvation None doeth good, no not one— Another liked, "Hitherto Hath The Lord bi'others. Rules of common coux-tesy enough for the physical body but are eaten with bread and_ potato salad, the have grown up based on the pi-inciples stax-ving for the Bread of Life. Astronomer ••• . c>4- H e l p e d M e . " . J. L. Mar.shall said. "No seeker after dressing of which is olive oil and Siye account of We find graduating classe.s choosing laid dowTX by Chi-ist. Many, _sooner ....The bright and morning Star vinegar. The sweets are jams and himself to God. mottoes to express some sentiment they than be conspicuous by openly violating God can turn to the Bible and be Flori.st The Lily of the Valley jellies made of guavas, or a sort of ^ i n i q u i t y o f u s a l l , de.sire to live up to. Churches often x-ules genei-ally obsex-ved by the majority, disappointed. He may be puzzled, he may be given tough material to deal A r c t i c e x p l o r e r fudge, called "turron," made with the mat He by the grace of God should ' have a motto selected on New Year's or for fear of the law, obey outwardly ... ..The Sun of Righteousness volks of eggs, almonds ground fine, or ta.ste death for every man. Day and printed on the bulletin for help even though the heart may be selfish. with, but if he is in earne.st, he will fruits such as strawberries. Excepting Having therefore boldness to enter into and encourage during the months to find at least the light." Desert Traveler • • • ■ , in the homes of converted Christians, the holiest by the blood of Jesus, let But artificial restraints can never Rock in the Weary Land eome. , change the heart. Once the barriei-s Tlie Bible should be a daily companion. wines are very apt to be served. All u.s draw near in full assurance of Some mottoes that have proved Storm-tossed mariner these things make quite a "cena" which are broken down the hideous self sweeps To those who love it, it whispers words The Haven of Rest is usually served about 10:00 or 11:00 faith. valuable: all before it. We are all familiar with of wondrous comfort and hope. Even as the Son of man came hot to be "To sei-ve the present age." the way in which some catastrophe will Broken heart Tlie Dove of Peace p. m., Christmas Eve. ministered unto, but to minister, and "Pride goeth before destruction." cause men and women, ordinarily cour Bible reading and prayer .strengthen Weary and heavy laden The supper is preceded by a time of to give His life for many. "God first," us in faith. We gain courage to press The Eternal Rest great hilarity, to which the free use of Rooted and built up in Him and "Guide me, O thou great Jehovah " teous, to trample madly upon the "iveak "Time is the stuff the life is made of and helpless in ,an effox-t to save them on and persevex-e an the things of God, Thirsty heart The River of Life wine contributes, and this continues until stabilized in the faith. selves. to overcome obstacles and keep on after midnight, at which hour they Now are we the Sons of God— therefore do not waste it." ' Those in darkness And hast made us unto our God kings "He knoweth the way that I take " Only the love of Christ filling the keepin' ion. The Light of the World frequently have the "Misa del Gallo or heart can conquer selfishness. rooster mass, in the churches, m which A/r -.^1^ Triests. "Home, sweet Home." After the Quiet Hour, we are better Wandering sheep .. .The Good Shepherd they have the cock crowing at midnight, ftleet for the Master's use, and prepared " H a s t e m a k e s w a s t e . " One never knows Poet The Song of Redemption "A merry heart doeth good like a How far a word of kindness goes; a b l e t o b e a r o u r d a i l y c r o s s w h a t e v e r after which, tired and sleepy everybody „ e v e r y g o o d w o r k . it may be. We have patience under Philosopher Hidden Trea.sures seeks their beds. But it is not to awaken Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither medicine." One never sees to full stockings or sparkling Christma.s have entered into the heart of man, "The angel of the Lord encampeth How far a smile of friendship flees. i-eproach and patience in suffering. It of Wisdom and Knowledge. the things which God hath prepared round about them that fear Him and took hours of agonizing prayer to fit Dying Saint The Pilot over Jordan, trees. Their gifts are not given until Down through the years Jesus for the Cross. It wi 1 take prayer tor them that love Him. But God delivereth them." The deed forgotten reappears. the Resurrection and Life. January 6, which is observed as the day —Edgar A. Guest. t o fi t u s f o r o u r s . —L. G. Wood. Page 4. T H E F I { I E X I ) L y E X D E A V 0 R December, 1927 December, 1927 T H E E R I E X D L Y E N D E A V O R Page 5. and tripping ropes were also included. Cbe friendly €ndea»or S o c i e t y N o t e s As a whole, the evening's entertainment THE ONLY QUAKER COLLEGE O N E O F T H E S T A N D A R D was very well planned. One thing I N T H E G R E A T P A C I F I C C O L L E G E S O F Editor-in-Chief Helen Cammack MELBA C. E. noticed especially was that Piedmont is NORTHWEST. OREGON. Route 1, Brooks, Ore. always well represented at all our Associate Editor J. Emel Swanson PACIFIC COLLEGE socials. We were glad to welcome our new 3Z7 East 52nd Street, Portland, Ore. N o v e m b e r 6 w a s g r a d u a t i o n d a y f o r S o c i e t y N e w s E d i t o r M i l d r e d H a d l e y pastor, Clark Smith, and family, to two members of the Junior Society. 1133 East Main St., Portland, Oregon. Melba, on October 5. Mr. Smith When Mrs. George gave the diplomas, NEWBERG, OREGON Lesson Editor Bell G. Badley preached his first sermon as pastor, on .she mentioned the fact that almost 984 East Salmon St., Portland, Ore. O c t o b e r 1 0 . A Liberal Education under the best Christian influence at a minimum expense. Week-end meetings were held, Novem everyone now in the Senior Society were B u s i n e s s M a n a g e r W a l t e r L e e once in the Junior with these graduates. b e r 4 , 5 a n d 6 , w i th v a r i o u s p a s to r s i n 75 West Sumner St., Portland, Ore. We are indeed glad to' welcome Randall the Quarter as speakers. Mr. Choate Poet's Comer and Exchange Editor delivered the message on Friday even Dicus and Robert Jones into active COLLEGE, ACADEMY, SCHOOL OF MUSIC, COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Hazel Thomas membership with us. ing, BIr. Macey, of Valley Mound, on 1191 Borthwick St., Portland, Ore. On the following Tuesday, a surprise Saturday afternoon. All of the seivices Circulation Managers w a s h e l d o n E u g e n e H i b b s a n d For Catalogue and Full Information, Address LEVI T. PENNINGTON, President Pacific College, Newberg, Oregon were greatly enjoyed and much good Gertrude Brown. They were formerly Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Raymond was accomplished. H96 Kerby St.. Portland, Ore. Mildred Tucker, who is teaching members of the Piedmont society, so both of the societies took part. Among men that they could have done better. R O S E D A L E C . E . And if you keep it for a day, AA'hy not Published at Portland, Oregon. school here again this year, was elected the features of the evening was a mock We AA-elcome Mr. and Mrs. Donald alAA'ays? But you can never keep it Subscription Price, per year 75c President, to' succeed Samuel Swayne, Edmondson and DeAvey Armstrong into alone.—Henry Van Dyke. who is attending the University of wedding. Chester Hadley gave the The society AA-as reorganized the first bride away (Emel Pearson), and the our Endeavor and Church, and are hope- Idaho, at Moscow. ing they AA'ill decide to stay at Lents. of October. The members range in age We are glad for Ruth Eichenberger's g r o o m ( W a l t e r L e e ) , g a v e a w a y h i s from young to adult. HoAA'ever, AA'e are EDITORIAL. freedom. Gladys Hadley tied the knot Your highest climaxes of spiritual return from Boise, where she has been finding it quite possible to have inter securely. After 'the ceremony, Guerney inspiration AA'ill generally groAV out working. ■ S O U T H S A L E M C . E . esting meetings even AA'ith such a variety of the hours of physical perspiration. In this twentieth century, a bustle, Lee presented the couple with a token in the age of the members. —H. L. Cox. c r o w d s a n d h u r r y s e e m s t o a c o m p a n y of our friendship. They are to make Forrest Cammack, our former Presi PIED.MONT C. E. their home in Idaho, and we know that the thought of Christmas. How opposite O u r C h r i s t i a n E n d e a v o r A A ' a s dent, is in Portland, attending North this is from the first Christmas. Christ's The Sunday evening service on October they will be a worthy couple for any represented at the Blai'ion County P a c i fi c E v a n g e l i s t i c I n s t i t u t e f o r a advent to this world was unannounced, Meeting. Convention, at Jefferson, on Saturday, semester. We pray God's rich blessing Start ^ little savings in the town where the crowds of people .20, was conducted by our Endeavorers. November 5, by Latonia LeachJ'resident; Two of our members, Paul Mills and Sunday afternoon, November 20, a upon him. ACCOUNT IN A TWENTY had gathered. The announcement came Harriet Booker, brought short messages. group of our Endeavorers sang for Gladys Wright, Elma Patton and Chas. A HalloAA-een social Avas held at the to shepherds who were watching their Marion George and Helen George. We C. HaAVorth. The latter AA'as elected PAYMENT OR AN ENDOWMENT We were also favored by a fecial home of D. S. Pearson on October 29. flocks in the silence of the night. The number in song by Clarice Morford, who always have appreciated the interest of P a s t o r a l A d v i s o r f o r t h e C o u n t y U n i o n A j o l l y t i m e A A ' a s h a d b y a l l . P u m p k i n POLICY IN THE crowds did not have time to listen, for is home from Asbury College, for a o u r e l d e r l y p e o p l e a n d t o o k t h i s m e a n s for the folloAAung year. They reported of telling them. Helen has been shut a very pleasant and profitable time pie AA'ith AA'hipped cream delighted were they not so rushed with business, short time. in for several months, but is now Avhile they Avere able to be there, Avhich everyone and AA'e AA'ent home very Aetna Life Insurance Co. the cares of life and extra duties that On Friday, October 28, our monthly satisfied. they should not be asked to stop, even business meeting and social was held at steadily improving. We hope that she AA'as only for the afteimoon and evening to hear the announcement of the coming the Lull home. A numbei; of the can .soon be out again with us. sessions and the banquet, AA'hich Avas For further information inquire of too good to miss. of God Himself into this world? students from North Pacific Evangelistic KEEPING CHRISTMAS. A time of quiet, when an individual Institute were with us which added to S P R I N G B R O O K C . E . F. F. ANDERSON, District Mgr., can listen to his own thoughts often the joy of the evening. Are you AA'illing to forget AA'hat you 725 Grant Street BIcMinnville, Oregon Hello! Yes, Ave are here again. No, STAR C. E. reveals a man to himself. It is in On Tuesday evening, November 8, a not quite (dead). We are sorry to have have done for other people, and to such times that God can get an audience surprise was held on Gertrude Browm remember AA'hat other people have done with him. The shepherds on the hill been gone so long but we have enjoyed We have had a privilege, someAvhat SUNNYSIDE. and Eugene Hibb.s, at the Sunnyside t h e n e w s f r o m t h e o t h e r s o c i e t i e s . for you; to ignore AA'hat the Avorld OAA'es side had time to be quiet and listen, the Cliurch. A mock wedding was one of the rare for us, for a while at least, of Here's Avhat some of us have been you and fo think AA'hat you oAve the wise men had time to be quiet and look main features of the evening. The taking into our society as members. AA'orld; to put your rights in the back a t a G o d ' s m a r v e l o u s h a n d i w o r k i n t h e doing: Beryl Traughber, the primary teacher following Wednesdav evening a quiet Lena Gulley attended the Christian in our public school, and three from our ground and your duties in the middle sky. For this they were rewarded by home wedding was held at the Brown Endeavor Cabinet meeting at the distance and (your chances to do a little Heacock Sash & Door Co. first receiving the announcement of the home. Rev. I. G. Lee performing the Friends Church, November 6. ^nior Christian Endeavor, Guy McCoaa'u, more than your duty in the foreground; most wonderful event on earth. ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Hibbs left the Herald Hadley and DAvayne BardAvell. Doyle Green, one of our active The Junior Christian Endeavor meets to see that your felloAv men are just as God always speaks to those who will following day for Caldwell, Idaho, where real ,as you are, and try to look behind mernbers, is in the St. Vincent Hospital, occasionally AA'ith the Senior Christian listen! If we honestly desire to hear they expect to make their home. Here's Portland, for three weeks treatment. their faces to their hearts, hungry for His voice in our inmost beings, would it hoping no more Idaho boys step over Endeavor, and together they enjoy a Bliss Myrtle Green was home for a Dible reference contest. joy; to close your book of complaints not be pre.sumptuous to allow ourselves i n t o o u r m i d s t . short visit Avith relatives and friends Beulah Beeson, Lela Jones and Carol and look around you for a place AA'here to become so engrossed in the crowd and Hazel Thomas has been chosen as recently Miss Green and Miss Blarjorie Heston attended our State Christian you can soaa' a feAv seeds of happiness— its activities that the noise, jostling and Vice-President in Gertrude's place. Brown have charge of the Meeting at Endeavor Convention, held in Boise, are you AA'illing to do these things even Friday evening, November 11, the North East Tacoma, this year for a day? Then you can keep bustling takes all our attention and Pastor's Aid Committee gave a get October 27 to 30. The messages and preludes the probability of us hearing We Avere glad to have Ethel' Cowgill conferences of A. J. Shartle, of Boston Christmas. 215 SECOND STREET the still small voice? Endeavorers, let together reception at the Church for m our .seivices November 6. She and and Paul C. Brown, of Los Angeles' Are you AA'illing to stoop doAA'n and C o m e r S a l m o n the purpose of welcoming those who u s h a v e a " q u i e t t i m e " i n o u r s o u l s Esthel Lulley are attending North Avere practical and helpful. c o n s i d e r t h e n e e d s a n d t h e d e s i r e s « f PORTLAND, OREGON this Christmas and see if the season drop into our mid.st occasionally. A Pacific Evangelistic Institute this year. little children; to remember the AA'eakness number of our Endeavorers took part Grace McCoAA'an, one of our Juniors, does not take on new life and meaning Clarence Groves and Vernon NeAvbv had the misfortune to be throAA-n off her and loneliness of people AA'ho are groAA'ing We give the best prices and service on to us. in the short program. At the close, a horse AA-hich resulted in a broken arm old; to stop asking hoAV much your gift was given to Lila Hom, who is months in Washington.spending We are several glad for Grace. It is healing nicely. fnends love you and ask yourself Doors, Windows, Mill Work, Builders* leaving for the east very soon. whether you love them enough; to bear Hardware, Paint, Roofing, etc. .We be to haA'e them in the seivices again. lieve in Quaker honesty and fair dealing. A C O R R E C T I O N . Oh the.se men! I hough feAA^ in numbers, aai-c are in mind the things that other people liaAie to bear on their hearts; to trv to hoping and praying for an old time S C O T T S B U L L S C . E . understand what those Avho live in the No doubt, it caused some amazement S U N N Y S I D E C . E . revival this Avinter. same house Avith you really Avant, Avith- Office Hours: T a b o r 9 5 8 4 to read on Page 4, Column S, of the last Some of our members have been help Our Christian Endeavor business meet out AA'aitmg for them to tell vou' to 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. Friendly Endeavor that the verse. Gal. This year our Halloween Party was ing Avith the deputation Avork of the ing Avas held at the home of Will McGee, trim you lamp so that it will give more 6:1, was taken from the Di.scipline of held at the home of Goldie Hendrickson. college this year. on October 14. At this time a large light and less smoke, and to carry it New England Yearly Meeting. The We were met at the walk to the rear of portion of our Friendly Endeavor quota m front so that your shadow Avill fall article which was taken from these the house by a white-robed ghost who S E C O N D F R I E N D S C . E . AA'as raised for Avhich AA-e are thankful. behind you; to make a grave for vniir DR. A. E. GEORGE minutes was "Sleeping In Our Religiou.s e.scorted us in th^; back door. There We are sorry to lose another Christian ugly thoughts and a garden for your Meeting.s," which appeared on the back .seemed to be doubt as to the ability of We are son-y to lo.se Alice and Troy Endeavor member, Charles Kellogg, Avho kindly fee mgs, with the gate open- Dentist page of the September issue. Some all to stand the trials to come, so we Lamb from our Endeavor. BIr. and is moving to LongvieAV, Washington. are you Avilling to do these things even mi.schievous brownie must have played were directed to \vrite our last will and BIrs. Lamb left the first of the month, Lillian Frazier, Avho has been visiting with the type. We hope this explanation testament. Then, one at a time, we for Indianapolis, AA'here Mr. Lamb Avil! her Brother, Leray, has been very sick, were taken through a window and were a r i s t U ' . * " S DR. CLAUDE A. LEWIS will set your minds at rest. go into business. but at this time is recovering. We ex never seen again in that room. Upon The Endeavor business meeting and tend her our sympathy. leaving the room, we were taken through social was held at the home of our The prospects of neAV members ahvays stionger than hate, .stronger than evil In the furnace God may prove thee. the gho.st walk, being required to shake pa.stor and AAufe, Mr. and Mrs. Cope. gladdens our hearts. Mr. Sherman and strongm- than death—and that the Physician and Surgeon Thence to bring thee forth more bright. hands with something that felt—well' Tlie entertainment Avas sponsored by the family, Avho have recently moved into blessed life AA'hich began at Bethlehem But can never cea.se to love the: it was cold and very wet, an^mmy. Then ladies, and Avas a success in spite of the this community, Avill be new reinforee- nineteen hundred years agf is the 1050 >/r Hawthorne Ave. Thou art precious in His .sight. climbing crooked .stairs, ducking beams Avhisper that AA'ent around among the ments. We hope that they aa'iH quickly of the Eternal feel at home among us. Love? Ihen you can keep Christmas. P O R T L A N D , - O R E G O N
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Allow the writer a suggestion. Why .shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt g r o w o u t o f h i s r o o t s . " T h e f a m i l y i n without blemish was one of them. This David also tells us that the Messiali is CHURCH SECTION not apply the same principle that we bruise his heel." Hope now flashes forth, Judah into which the Messiah shall was pointing to Christ, the Lamb of to be a priest forever after the order f o r t h e p r o m i s e o f a S a v i o r h a s b e e n come has now been di.sclosed to a world, God which had been slain from the of Melchizedek. urge in connection with the punishment the majority of whom thought little of murderers, that the government given to fallen man. Though many foundation of the world. Hundreds of Chri.st fulfilled His first office as restrain them by life imprisonment centuries came and went before the about it. Jeremiah also told this. years before Christ, Isaiah tells us that Prophet while on earth, clothed in Contributing Editor Edward Mott rather than capital punishment. The fullness of time came, God was faithful "Behold the days come, saith the Lord, He shall be as a lamb which is brought human flesh. He is now performing that I will raise unto David a righteous to the slaughter. When John the H i s d u t i e s a s p r i e s t . B u t t h e r e i s Associate Editor. ..Kenneth Eichenberger principle, that force is proper for the and when that time did come, Jesus came Quilcene, Wash. control of evil doers, and the govern t o e a r t h a s a b a b e . branch, and a King .shall reign and Baptist announced Him, we notice that coming a day when He shall take the he said, "Behold, the Lamb of God, which throne as King. God speaks in the m e n t i s a c t i n g w i t h i t s r i g h t s n o m i n a l l y Years passed by and sin abounded on prosper and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth." taketh awa.v the sin of the world!" Psalms and says, "Yet have I set iny and religiously when it thus functions, the earth. Judgment came and the God gave Isaiah a wonderful vision Christ is also prophesied as a shepherd. N A R R O W N E S S O F T H E is correct. The principle of the sacred- King upon My holy hill of Zion." peoples of the earth were destroyed. of the coming Messiah, His work, both He claimed that position for Himself Ezekiel tells us of a time to come BROAD-MINDED. n e s s o f l i f e i s t h u s m a i n t a i n e d e v e n It was given to Shem, Ham and Japheth in humiliation and exaltation. He told when the Jews shall be one nation in to repopulate the earth. But even this by the words, "I am the good shepherd." though injury, including the loss of the manner of Christ's coming and His Some day He shall appear as the Chief Israel and they shall be cleansed from l i f e , m a y r e s u l t a c c i d e n t a l l y f r o m t h e s e did not stop sin, and after some time The following clipping is so pertinent had elapsed, we find God calling a man, name many hundred years before He Shepherd. sin and again be God's peculiar people. p r o p e r o p e r a t i o n s . T h i s i s q u i t e came. These are His words, "Therefore He is also as a servant in Isaiah, He tells us that the king shall be David, as to deserve careful consideration, different from the deliberate taking of Abram, from an idolatrous people. After the Lord Himself shall give you a where he says: "Behold my servant, my servant, and that they shall all ha-^e especially as it was not written from life which is reprehensible. There God had proved and tested him, this whom I uphold: mine elect, in whom the viewpoint of a supporter of should be no sympathy with evil doers sign; behold a virgin shall conceive, and one shepherd. Tliat is the day, which is promise was made to him: "In blessing bear a son and shall call His name my soul delighteth: I have put my orthodoxy. It is a common sense whether these be of our own nation or I will bless thee., and in multiplying I yet to come, when Christ, as the seed of Immanuel." spirit upon him: he shall bring forth David, shall take the throne which is presentation of a perfectly obvious some other nation. The principle of will multiply thy seed as the stars of the G o d i s v e r y d e fi n i t e i n H i s w o r d s . consideration, and as such, we pass it on. love does not make improper inter judgment to the Gentiles." to be established forever. heaven, and as the sand which is upon After having told the nation, tribe, In Zecheriah, we are told that "In that As we have traced the prophets of "Calling a minister—or his family— nationally what is proper nationally. the seashore: and thy seed shall possess 'narrow' because he has a set of family, name, and manner in which the day there shall be a fountain opened to Christ's advent into this world, we find Consequently, it is our duty to uphold the gate of his enemies: and in thy seed Savior should come. He then told the the house of David and to the inhabitants s t a n d a r d s h e b e l i e v e s i n h a s a l w a y s the hands of government, whenever or shall all nations of the earth be blessed." that in the fulness of time He came in seemed to me incongnious. Some of the wherever it seeks to restrain and punish world, through Micah, the place where of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness." exact fulfillment of the detailed God has now revealed His choice of the this son of David should be born. "But W h i l e t h i s r e f e r s s p e c i fi c a l l y t o t h e narrowest people 1 have ever known evil doers, in the exerci.se of its proper nation through which He shall send His prophecies which had been uttered were those who insisted upon believing thou, Bethlehem-Ephrathah, though thou last days, Christ was that fountain when hundreds of years before. As we have functions. only begotten Son into the world. He be little among the thousands of Judah, He shed His blood. He is that fountain in nothing at all. They were so afraid did not choose a nation already in looked at His office work And, may we ask, is it not true that yet out of thee shall He come forth today for all who will believe, and He earth we have .seen that He was all that that someone would think that they God authorizes the punishment of evil existence, which had been judged of were provincial or ignorant enough to unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; will be that fountain until the end of the patriarchs and prophets saw Him to doers, not only in the Scriptures, quoted God, but formed a new nation from whose goings forth have been from of time. > be as a Star, a Cornerstone, a Light, a have a strong opinion about God or as a caption to this article, but through Abraham. marriage or right and wrong that they out the Scriptures, especially in the Old old, from everlasting." I s a i a h o u t l i n e s t o u s t h e w o r k w h i c h Lamb, a Shepherd's Servant and a To Isaac and to Jacob the same How faithfully God had pointed people Christ .shall do when he says: "The wore themselves all out trying to keep Testament? Unbelievers ,are inclined Fountain. He was the true Prophet, ot an 'open mind.' But try to shake them promise was reiterated. In the lives of toward the coming One, yet how few Spirit of the Lord God is upon me: which Moses had been a type. to reject the Old Testament revelation had listened. How few were in a state in their determination to be uncertain all these patriarchs God ruled and over because the Lord hath anointed me to Since He returned to heaven. He has because God is there represented as angry of expectancy! They lived carelessly in about everything, and see how pliable with sinners and determined to punish ruled that His plan might be worked ireach good tidings unto the meek: he been and is performing the office work they were. They clung clo.ser to the fetish them unle.ss they repent. In a soft and out, and that a line .should be kept regard to God's promise. While sin was lath sent me to bind up the broken o f a p r i e s t . „ , ■ through which the Messiah might come. rampant among most of the people hearted, to proclaim liberty to the Just as He came in the fulness or of broadmindedness than any Puritan ea.sy-going age men seek to eliminate there were some who had built up so Father to his blue law.s." When Jacob, now called Israel, came captive, and the opening of the prison time in His first advent, just so He God, sin and retribution, but it is to death's door, down in the land of many ceremonies about the law, and to them that are bound: to proclaim .shall come in the fullness of time in witten large on the pages of history were so diligent in keeping them to the the acceptable year of the Lord and the mat sin has its consequenses and that Egypt, he blessed each of his sons. To H i s s e c o n d a d v e n t . , " T H E P U N I S H M E N T Judah was given this great blessing, letter that God could not gain their day of vengeance of our God: to comfort Then He shall take the throne ot God nowhere condones it. And this is as "The sceptre shall not depart from attention to speak to their hearts. After OF EVIL DOERS." all that mourn:.iliV/ctJ. li to appoint . I,\J unto UXlVtr them LliCIII David j-/
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When we forget the petty differences No place had He to lay His head. Multnomah County Holiness Association SOUTH SALEM -MEETING. S C O T T S . - i l l L L S . M E E T I N G . S P R I N G B R O O K M E E T I N G . between ns and the fellow who has the As He trod the ways of men. at the Norwegian - Danish Methodist same purpose but approaches the task Blinded eyes and hardened hearts Episcopal Church in this city. Rev. B e f o r e t h i s i t e m r e a c h e s r e a d e r s o f The William Penn Comrade Club, of Doyle Green went to St. Vincent's from a little different angle, the world Refused to let the King of Glory in. Joseph Smith is the evangelist. South Salem, gave their Father and Son the Friendly Endeavor, Scotts Mills will begin to recognize our message as Bernard Mott had charge of the Friends will be in a Revival Meeting, hospital in Portland the last of October Banquet Monday night, November 14, at to take treatments for stomach trouble. that of the Prince of Peace. The red Open wide ye gates of pearl .service Sunday morning, November 13, with Miss Nettie Springer and Miss Inez He is getting along nicely and expects And let the" King of Glory in. 6 : 3 0 . F o r t y f a t h e r s a n d s o n s s a t d o w n B a t c h e l o r a s e v a n g e l i s t s . W e a s k t h e s k i n n e d b r o t h e r s o f o u r o w n f a i r l a n d speaking in the interest of North Pacific to a fine "feed" prepared by the ladies to come home the last of this week. are becoming so disgusted with the quib- B a c k H e c o m e s f r o m n i g g e d w a y s , Evangelist Institute. About $125.00 was prayers of all our friends, that God will Where He trod the path of men, of the Missionary Society of the Church. Miss Myrtle Green, from North East blings of our churches that they are taken in the collection for the school. After enjoying the banquet to the full, grant us an old time revival of Holy A c o n q u e r o r i n g a r m e n t s r e d . Allison Rogers, a missionary from India, Ghost power. Tacoma, came back for a visit with the turning again to the gods their fathers the time was pleasantly spent with a home folks. She wished to be near her worshipped. The natives in the for He trod the wine pres.s—alone. .spoke Sunday evening, November 20. Angel hosts, open wide the gates. We were also glad to have Matilda program. The Brown brothers gave brother, Doyle, while he was in the hos eign land are asking why we are not three numbers of music with the mouth GREENLEAF MEETING. pital. We were glad to have her in our more united and why so many churches Thy King returns unto His throne. Haworth. She spoke a few words during services again. She returned to her —Selected. the morning service. She has ju.st organ and violin which were greatly if there is but one God. appreciated by all. Clyde Harmon, one .'^bout fifty of our people attended field of service November 17. The native Christians are really tak completed her furlough and will return of Comrades, responded to the toast, the dedication service for the splendid Miss Ethel Cowgill, who is attending ing the gospel message seriously. On to Central America the first of "If I Were a Dacl," in a very pleasant New Church building which Boise North Pacific Evangelistic Institute, was December. Sunday morning the Christians who at e w s N o t e s way, at the same time passing along Friends have recently completed. The home for the day November 6, and at tend a given school gather for religious The "Burden Bearers Class" spent the some good thoughts to the fathers Young People's Chorus assisted in the tended services with us. meeting. In the afternoon they form day at the home of Ethel Hutchens, present. Russell Wright, director of the music with their large choir, directed by Justin L. and Matilda Haworth, in into small groups and go among their November 9. After dinner, bu.siness Comrade Club, responded to the toast, William Murphy. company with Mr. and Mrs. Emmor fellow men to tell them the gospel story. meeting was held. "If I Were a Son Again," also giving Brother Choate brought a very Hall, of Sunnyside Meeting (First One meeting is reported to have carried Q U I L C E N E M E E T I N G . Mr. and Mrs. Emmor Hall are driving the sons things to think about as Avell Friends, Portland), started to Southern to California, where they will spend the appropriate message from Isa. 60:11. He the news of salvation to sixty villages We have recently adopted the plan as entertaining with his pleasantries. especially emphasized the fact that the California on the 15 inst. They expect in a .single afternoon. winter near their daughter, Mrs. Julia Mr. Chas R. Bennett had the boys and Cliurch should always be the place to -spend the winter in the Sunny South. With the despairing cry of Africa in of holding a short" social hour at the Pear.son, of Long Beach. close of the bu.siness session of Monthly their fathers all cheering with his well where one can find God. It should The Sabbath morning seiwice on the our ears, is there not a way that we can A Correction—Jesse Hobson, whose drawn cartoons and the fitting remarks never go out of the "soul saving 13 inst was rather unique in that there Meeting. So far, it has proven quite death was reported in our notes last get the message of love to them in an successful and is helping to provide the which he mingled with his drawings. business." was no sermon preached. Grandfather effective way? God has called us to month, was a member of Newberg Prof. Roy C. Plardiiig gave an excellent "In creation and providence God works Newlin told of his experiences and his social recreation that we need for the Meeting, and not of Fir.st Friends, of that work, and the call has been so clear Church folks as well as bringing more address on the relations of co-operation alone: but in salvation He works through deliverance from the bondage of fear, and definite that those we call heathen Portland. which should exist between fathers and men." and exhorted the people to seek such have heard and they expect us to an leoble out to business meeting and so sons in our modern society. The "Whatever we do, we can put into it deliverance. Following his talk an swer. The yearning call of their dying laving a better _ representation on hand members of the Comrade Club then gave unusual number of testimonies were for the transaction of business. SECOND FRIENDS MEETING enough love so that it will reflect Jesus lips should grip us until nothing could The loss of the Ro.seberry family from —Portland a fine exhibition of tumbling which was Christ." given. t u r n u s f r o m o u r t a s k u n t i l t h e L o r d greatly appreciated by all present. After Mr. and Mrs. Denver Hedrick, with our community is deeply felt by our this the benediction was pronounced by savs, "It is finished." Meeting, they having moved to Sequim. Mr. and Mrs. Orvil Shortz have returned In a recent letter from the Chilsons We are glad, however, that they can While digging a basement underneath Wm. P. Haworth. to North Pacific Evangeli.stic Institute. HIGHLAND MEETING. we read the following; "Every time we come down occasionally for services here. his house, John Judd had the misfortune We are glad to have Miss Terrell back think of how near our furlough is due, There has been much sickness recently to have the dirt cave in on him, breaking in the Academy again after a month's Our attendance is increasing slowly, we feel that we cannot possibly leave the in the community and so many of our his right leg above the knee, and badly STAR MEETING. absence. under the competent preaching of Jas bruising the other one. Mr. Judd is at work, especially when the workers are people have been kept away from Miss Matilda Haworth, of Friends per Ballou, our acting pastor. . so few and the work is growing. The services thus reducing our attendance the Multnomah Hospital and though Star was well represented at the Mission in Central America, visited in Tvm Sunday school classes held their suffering a great deal is doing as well d e d i c a t i o n s e r v i c e s f o r B o i s e ' s N e w the home of her aunt, Mrs. Allen Dunbar, monthlv social at the home of Mr. and people are asking if there will be white frequently. One of the Cradle Roll as can he expected. workers here at Malava when we leave. babies died November 5, and the funeral Church, October 23. Five of our November 10, on her return from Mrs. Clifton Ross last Saturday evening, What can we tell them? The Catholics w a s h e l d f r o m o u r C h u r c h . The departmental meeting in the number assisted in the chorus. Five Year Meeting. She spoke on the about twenty being present.. After a are trying to get into every one of our The Jefferson County Holiness Asso Church basement, Wednesday evening, During part of November, schools and work and its needs in her particular short business session, the evening was November 11, was attended by about districts. They have plenty of workers ciation met here for the November Sunday Schools were closed to prevent field, to a good audience, Thursday after spent in games, after which refresh and we hear they are spending money eighty Church members and others further spread of the Infantile Paralysis noon. The word that she would be here m e n t s w e r e s e r v e d . . meeting. We were glad to have our own interested in the work of the Church. like water. When we go and no one Quarterly Meeting Superintendent, Ezra epidemic, which had developed in and did not reach nearly all our people as Artilla Hadley, a member of Marion lives here, there will ^ G. Pearson, of Tacoma, here with us at The various musical numbers were n e a r B o i s e . it did not come in time for a public Monthly Meeting since 1892, transferred tunity for them and the Church of God that time as one of the speakers. especially interesting and the short talks Matilda Haworth, on furlough from her membership to our church recently. by the c'hairmen of the different depart announcement, however those present people to come into this district and our Our Junior Christian Endeavor society Central America, visited relatives and greatly enjoyed her message and hope it Hazel Newton was received into tuii district to the west. This would cut o^ IS .still quite active and much interested ments were not alone instructive, but also helped, each and every ane to friends here November 8 to 11. She will hear fruit in the deepening of church membership by request at our Kitosh and leave it by itself, apart in their meetings. They are talcing spoke very acceptably at our Prayer missionary interest. last monthly Meeting. j w from the other stations. We know God special delight in the reading of the realize more fully their responsibility meeting. It is always an in.spiration to We were surprised and sad^ned oy is able to care for the work, if it be Bible and memorizing of Scripture a s w o r k e r s i n t h i s g r e a t C h r i s t i a n have these tiue, spirit-filled missionaries Vern Williams, one of our Freshmen organization—the Church. students, was seriously injured when the sudden death of Chas. Huff on His thought for it to be left that way, passages. with us. October 5, of heart trouble. but if He expects Friends at home to W e a r e s o r r y t o h e a r t h a t M r s . gravel caved in on him as he and sev Simpson, who ha"s been ill for some time Th^e Hopper family, from the Victory eral others were getting sand and gravel care for it, what can we ask Him to do FIRST FRIENDS MEETING—Portland. nei.g'nDorhood, have moved into our com- for their new gymnasium floor. Though w h e n w e f a i l ? " . , a n d i s n o w c o n fi n e d t o h e r b e d , i s n o t SELF SACRIFICE. J. Harlan Smith, improving. thoufi:li not Fnends, are completely covered, the boys quickly Tuesday evening, November 15, the attending our services regularly. dug him out vdth their hands." He suf Pre.sident Foreign Mission Board. Father and Son Banquet was held in the week-end meeting fered five fractures of the pelvis bones, Mv God, I would not coldly offer thee ba.sement of the Church. After a big MELBA MEETING. at Melba, Saturday, November 5, mit at this writing is slowly improving. "The withered hue of feeling's flower, THE RETURNING KING. chicken dinner, a splendid program was brought reports of splendid services both He will probably be in the hospital four The fragment of a passing hour- (Psa. 24.) given. Jim Palmer and O. V. Badley Clark Smith, of Greenleaf, has morning and afternoon. t o S I X w e e k s . Gifts which have nothing cost to me; ^ were the main speakers of the evening. accepted a call to Melba as pastor and The Excelsior Sunday School Class • ^ threatened epidemic of But, looking down into my he^, H. O. Voget carried off the prize for has moved his family into the parsonage. entertained the Berean Class at a infantile paralysis the grade and High Whatever treasure it hath hidden deep, Peace on earth, good having the most "sons" present. He We are glad to welcome them into our Halloween social, November 1, at the schools of the county have been closed Whatever talent it would strive to keep. Is the message the angels bung. was presented with a flashlight and mid.st. Heston home. Many intere.sting games for two weeks. Children under eight With the.se, to thee, O God! I part. Open wide ye gates of pearl. each of the twelve boys received marbles. The attendance at Church services and were played, after which appropriate een are forbidden to attend any public I should not dare to bring tiffectiona And let the King of Glory in. The "Elizabeth Frye" Bible Class the mid-week prayer meeting has been refreshments were .served. All joined in gatherings, including Sunday school and blighted Back He comes from rugged vimys. spent a pleasant day at the home of increasing and the spiritual tide seems singing a verse of "Blest Be The Tie church seiwices. By the rude blasts of worldliness and Where He trod the path of men. Marguerite Bentley, at Concord Station, to be rising. That Binds," and the pastor dismissed pride. , Those attending the week-end meet Nor lay a worn out heart the earth has Where lowly in a manger. He the fir.st Wednesday of November. Mabel Ommen, one of our members with prayer. ings at Melba report a profitable time. Stooped to earth one blessed day. Lunch was served at noon. who has been seriously ill, is now fully Boise Valley Meeting will be held at slighted. Through the kindness and skill of S. Upon the altar of the Cnicified. The Junior Department of the Sunday recovered. P. Lindberg, another table has been Valley Mound, beginning November 25. Helpless as the babes of men. School are conducting a "new member Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Elliott and son, But in life's dewy hour.s, when hope is added to the Primary Sunday School The members of the Up-Streamers on the wing, Here the King of Glory lay. ship" contest. The boys on one .side are laul, are vi.siting relatives in Salem, Calmly shone the stars above. room's equipment, adding much comfort Sunday school class met at the home of My love, myself, my all, to thee I bring. wearing red "Hustler" buttons, and the Oregon. convenience to teachers and pupils. Mrs. Tozier to sew for Mrs. Robertson, As the .shepherds watched by night. girls on the other side are wearing The Quarterly Meeting week-end who has had illness in her home, re — A u t h o r U n k n o w n . When lo! the darkness fled away,— blue "Rustler" buttons. The losing side services at Melba were very helpful and Mrs. Lottie Lindberg is doing efficient All around shone heavenly ng"ht, work with her Primary Class- They are cently. it to entertain the winning side. inspiring to all who attended. The Tlhe Wonien"s Christian Temperance "Satan will find tenants for empty Angels from the throne came down Our pastor, Chester Hadley, spent a messages brought were timely and now learning the Ten Commandments. hearts." To announce the glorious King 'The first Sunday each month, the Union met at the home of Hazel Antrim few days of rest at Cochran, Oregon, at profitable. with good attendance, at which time the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Wiley, We have had to disband all our Beginners and Priniai-y classes meet with Peace, good will. He brought to men. the adult classes in closing exercises, Brother Choate was asked to preach a But peace on earth was not for Him; the first of November. He is now lead sei-vices beginning the 14 of November, Peace sermon on November 13, in honor Spend our time caiving faces on ing the singing at a .series of meetings until the Infantile Paralysis epidemic special features of their memory work cherry seeds, and we will soon have Who came, the power of sin to slay. being given by them. of Armistice Day. The kevs of death and hell to win. which are being conducted by the abates. cherry seed heads.—H. L. Cox. Pape 10. T J i ] ■ : F n / / • ; . V 1 ) L Y E 1 ) / • ; . i r o i ; December, 192 l^>
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