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we are tithing now, and the big million dollar offering has taken all we can "1 Was One of God's Best Robbers" spare." A Faith for Today Experience Faith for Today workers might naturally consider it a tragedy when T is often said of some worthy in- question was a natural one, "How viewers divert their gifts elsewhere. I dividual, "He is one of God's can I tithe when I am not a member But actually, just the opposite is true. best workers," but did you ever hear of a church?" Success in terms of the television min- of one of "God's best robbers ?" Prob- Doubtless, that is one question that istry means leading viewers into the ably not. But that is what a Faith for every Adventist would enjoy answer- church, which includes total conse- Today TV viewer said of herself a ing: "The tithe is to be paid into the cration of the pocketbook to the ex- few days ago, after watching a tele- church," and surely no better answer panding program of the church. This vision program on tithing. could be given. But, this viewer was is the ultimate goal of every telecast. "I have been one of God's best not yet satisfied. She raised no objec- We count it a joy to have a part robbers," she wrote, "I never really tion to giving her tithe to the Advent- in transforming "God's best robbers" did tithe." ist church, but that one television into "God's best givers," staunch mem- bers of the Seventh-day Adventist We all know that honest confession story on stewardship certainly stirred up her conscience, for the next query church. is good for the soul, but to be effective, FAITH FOR TODAY confession must be followed by some was, "How about all those years when kind of . It is all very well to I didn't tithe?" 0 give assent to the principle of tithing If a TV viewer can be thus in- ADVENTIST NEWS BRIEFS as taught on a television program, fluenced to action, one wonders what , BILLONA, SOLOMON IS- but what are the results? Does any results can be expected when a viewer LANDS—The Seventh-day Adventist additional money actually come in? is converted and has been baptized into church here sports an unusual pew Like hundreds of others who saw the church. An answer to this query which is used by the village chief, the tithing telecast, this viewer deter- comes from a new member who wrote, a member of the church—a pilot's mined to act on her conviction. But "This is my regular gift. I would seat from an American bomber which how and to whom could she pay her like it to be a real generous offering crashed on the island during World tithe? She had never attended one of for all the blessings our family has War II. A family from another village our churches. In fact, she was not a received from Faith for Today, and I is living in the body of the plane. regular churchgoer at all. So, her next shall plan to send more later. But * * * BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN—.More than 200 members of the Seventh-day Adventist Tabernacle here read the entire Bible through in 1957. Many are repeating the practice in 1958, some for the second time, some having done so for many years. * * * TUXTLA GUTIERREZ, CHIAPAS, MEXICO—A new Seventh-day Advent- ist college, Colegio Linda Vista, is be- ing built on a sweeping 1,000-acre plot directly on the historic mule trail marked out by the conquistadores near here. Located in southern Mexico's verdant rain forest, the new college is being built from raw materials found on the land. * * * PONTIANAK, WEST KALIMANTAN, BORNEO—The newest Seventh-day Adventist medical clinic in a chain of more than 80 around the world (plus 113 hospitals) has just been opened here. The clinic is a "satellite" unit of the Adventists' Bandung (Java) Mis- Favorite hymns of all churches are sung by the male quartet. Standing around the studio camera are (left to right) Roger McNeily, first tenor; Walter Isensee, sion Hospital and will send its serious second tenor; Herbert Hohensee, baritone: and Torn Studley, bass. cases to that 75-bed institution.

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C. N. REES, President G. E. SHANKEL, Dean

What's in Store for the Students Summer Graduation By G. E. SHANKEL, Ph.D., Dean of Southern Missionary College UMMER graduation at SMC was an event of the week end of August IEWED from the distance of one so often raised as to where young S 16 when eleven graduates were con- men and young women may meet V month, the outlook for the com- ferred degrees by Dr. C. N. Rees, ing school year is most promising. under natural and proper surround- president. I think of the truth stated by one of ings. the great poets, "The old order chang- At this moment almost 700 students Speaker at the consecration service eth, yielding place to new, and God have been accepted. Naturally, not all Friday night was class sponsor Dr. fulfills himself in many ways, lest one of these will come, but even so, we G. E. Shankel, dean of the college. good custom should corrupt the have over a hundred more acceptances Elder N. C. Wilson, president of the world." Changes are the order in a than for the corresponding date a Georgia-Cumberland Conference, was changing world. Each man makes his year ago. All of this adds up to a the baccalaureate speaker; and William best contribution and moves on. growing SMC. The spirit of progress H. Taylor, newly appointed dean of The progress of past years will be is in the air around the campus, and student affairs, spoke at the commence- accelerated in the immediate future. we are of good courage. ment service Saturday night. With the considerable increase in en- Degrees conferred were as follows: rollment which is already apparent, WHAT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Bachelor of Music Education greater facilities will be called for to MEANS TO ME LeBard, Robert Kenneth meet the demand. The desire for a Christian education Bachelor of Science We believe the several replacements has brought me to a Christian college Business Administration in administrative and teaching per- where I have had the privilege of Pierce, Elmer Dean sonnel will meet with the favor of the associating with Christian students and Rushing, Jan Orland students. In the music department, teachers. It is easier in this atmosphere Secondary Education for example, the addition of two highly to draw closer to the Saviour. Arthur, Ridhard Eugene qualified men will restore the music We constantly have before us the Hoofard, Carolyn Gay department to a position of real in- goal of Christian service; and as we Elementary Education spiration and service, not only to the hear others talk of their aims in life, Baldwin, Mildred Marie school but to the entire Southern we have a greater desire for a place in Clark, Frances Inez Industrial Education Union. the Lord's work. MARY B. HEDRICK Alvarez, Silco L., Jr. Members of the home economics * * * * * * department will be delighted with the Bachelor of Arts spacious modernly equipped laborato- Christian education to me means the Biology ries occupying an entire floor in the preparing of the whole man in prep- Acevedo, Juan new cafeteria building. aration for the coming of Christ. Chemistry New Student Center In preparing myself, I in turn can Jarrett, David Lincoln For the first time the students will share my experience with the children Bachelor of Arts in Theology enjoy their own student center, a with whom I come in contact, that they Dennison, Ira Joshua spacious room, beautifully furnished as also may be ready for this the greatest Class officers were the following: a social center. This will answer a long- of all events. President Jan Rushing felt need and will answer a question JOHN E. BAKER Vice-president Carolyn Hoofard Secretary Frances Clark Pastor Ira Dennison STUDENT NOTICE 0 All Applicants and Prospective Students for Southern Missionary "WHY I AM RETURNING College: TO SMC" All freshmen and transfer students are required to be present for T was one of those beautiful pic- their testing programs beginning at 8 A.M. Monday, Sept. IS. The I turesque days at Collegedale, and freshmen will continue with an orientation program on Tuesday; they several students were seated on the will register on Wednesday, Sept. 17. steps of the administration building, All students other than freshmen and transfer students will register Lynn Wood Hall, chatting. on Monday, Sept. 15, and Tuesday, Sept. 16. "Bob," one said, "are you coming back next year ?"

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"Sure am," Bob answered. "I am looking forward to another "Why?" asked his interrogator. year of inspiration at SMC that comes Potomac University Holds "Oh, I don't know; same reason from associating with those who also everyone else is coming back, I guess." are struggling upward toward the same Summer Commencement heavenly goals." . This passing conversation caused DICK WILSON Some 70 students of Potomac Uni- speculation among the members of the Colorado Springs, Colorado versity were scheduled to graduate at Public Relations Department of the summer commencement exercises Sep- Student Association of SMC. It led "This will be my fifth year at SMC, tember 4 according to an official to our inquiring among several of and I can truly say that is has become announcement. Eight of these had com- last year's students as to their reasons my second home. I have learned not pleted all requirements for the Bache- for wanting to return to Southern only to love my fellow classmates, but lor of Divinity degree, highest degree Missionary College this fall. also our dedicated teachers, who, aside currently being offered by the new Here are some of the replies we from merely instructing us, also guide university. received: us along the pathways to eternal life Elder R. F. Cottrell, associate editor "The lure of learning is the prime and happiness." ... of the Review and Herald, was named motive for my returning to SMC. Un- CARYL MADDOX Louisville, Kentucky to give the commencement address. paralled work opportunities and The exercises were scheduled to be Christian comradeship that cannot be "I am returning to SMC because I held in Sligo church. found any other place led me to want to adequately prepare myself for Summer enrollment at Potomac Uni- choose the School of Standards and a a part in God's rapidly closing work. versity for both divisions was 237, home in the hills for another nine In order to play my part in the vic- 189 in the Seminary and the remainder months." ... tories and trials of the advent mes- in the School of Graduate Studies. DAVID MCFADDIN sage during its closing days, I must Dr. Charles E. Weniger is dean of the Sumter, South Carolina be well prepared spiritually, mentally, Seminary, and Dr. Winton Beaven is and physically. I feel that SMC is the "SMC simply fulfills my idea of dean of the School of Graduate place for me." .. . what a Seventh-day Adventist college Studies. DON WILSON Dr. Floyd R. Rittenhouse, president should strive to be; I like to associate President Student Association with folks who live their religion of Emmanuel Missionary College and So here they are: Today's students, every day, and that's why you'll find former dean of Southern Missionary tomorrow's leaders. These, and others, me heading for SMC again this College, has been named president of will be turning their feet SMC-ward, fall." ... Potomac University. He will assume to the college which offers so much JOAN KISTLER his new responsibilities next February. Beckley, West Virginia more than just an "education." Now that you have heard these students "Located apart from the outside speak, don't you agree that Southern Bearer of the Book world, in a peaceful valley, SMC has Missionary College is, indeed, a school New motion picture produced by the come to be a part of me, and I am extraordinary ? American Bible Society a part of it; I wouldn't trade it for "Bearer of the Book" is the title the largest university in the world." . . . of a new 28-minute sound motion RON PICKEL Miami, Florida picture in color on the worldwide work WORTH THINKING ABOUT! of the American Bible Society that "The sooty sidewalks; my favorite Said one, "I planned an ultra- highlights the Society's distribution of teachers; the beautiful chapel; the au- modern home." the Scriptures in many tongues and tumn leaves; Sabbath meetings; weeks But a Hungarian woman whis- many lands. of prayer; the ambition to learn; the pered, The picture starts in the beautiful Christian atmosphere; the rain; the "I have no home at all." canyon country of northeast Arizona, students; yes, these are the reasons Said another, "I dreamed of a ancestral land of the great Navajo why I am returning to SMC this country place for luxurious tribe; from there to the Indian people fall." ... weekends." living around Lake Atitlan in Guate- PAT MATHERS But a refugee child kept saying, mala, a colorful and picturesque land Princeton, Florida "I have no country." of Central America; by the magic "Anywhere there may be found I decided on a new cupboard carpet of the camera the viewer is good teachers and good students, but right now; transported to Africa, where Scrip- SMC is unlike other institutions be- But a child of Korea cried out, tures from the Bible Society are help- cause there one may find true Christian "I have no cup." ing to shape the lives of Congolese people; SMC has had a great influence I wanted a quick-freezing unit boys in the Congo where protestant on my life." ... for storing quantities of food; missions are educating a half-million JORGE OCHOA But across the water came the children; then back to the continent of Havana, Cuba cry, "I have no food." South America. I ordered a new car for the pleas- Here you learn that even with the "After three years at SMC, I am still ure of my loved ones; convinced that there isn't a better great increase of Scripture distribution But a war orphan murmured, over the last 10 years the Bible So- college anywhere." ... "I have no loved ones." ANN CUNNINGHAM ciety cannot keep up with the great Greenville, South Carolina demand for Bibles in this land of

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Publishing News Forever Incomplete I , By W. HOMER TEESDALE, President, Home Study Institute SUCCESS COMES TO LITERATURE OME time ago on one of my trips through Chicago, a few hours between MINISTER S trains gave me time for a walk up State Street to the famous store For a number of years Brother Will of Marshall Field and Company. As the escalator brought me to one Baylock of Berea, Kentucky, has wit- floor, a partition made of rough boards blocked entrance to a certain area. nessed for God very successfully. From behind the boards came sounds of hammer and saw, of workmen Brother Baylock has worked with both hidden from customer and visitor—all quite a contrast to the shelves of books and magazines, sowing the rich merchandise and the well-dressed throng. ground-seed for the soon-coming har- On a placard nailed to the partition the store management apologized vest. He has scattered books and maga- for the inconvenience caused by the obstruction but at the same time asked zines like leaves of autumn. their friends in the store to accept it as a sign of growth and progress. His colporteur experiences began Two strange words stood out in the very heart of the big white card: while serving his country as a soldier. FOREVER INCOMPLETE. The managers said these words had been While in the army, he sold books to adopted as a slogan that stood for continuous development, expansion, soldiers in the barracks. Someone re- and improvement. There was to be no lowering of standards but a steady ported his work to the CO. He was search for even greater excellence of merchandise and always a firm called in, but like Paul before Agrippa, purpose to serve better those who sought that store for distinctive pur- he told of the hope within him and chases. that it was that hope that impelled Most people concede occasionally that a person never gets too old him to uplift the most holy name of to learn, but usually they associate real learning only with teachers and Christ. The CO praised his work. classrooms. But youth is too short and world conditions are too volatile Shortly after he was discharged from for even the best students to complete their education in eight or 12 or the Army, he came to Kentucky. There even 16 years. he has been a bright light for God. Education is a journey, not a point of arrival or destination. In the Thousands of books and magazines highest sense, it cannot end so long as there is life. Bewildering world have been distributed by him. Along developments extend the horizon of necessary knowledge. To stop learning with selling books and magazines, he is to stop growing, and that means death eventually and inevitably. has given hundreds of Bible studies, Throughout the world the schools of the church are doing a remark- preached hundreds of sermons—often able service to guide the children and youth and to train them for the to the one-soul audience. As a result world program. Despite the skills and dedication of educational leaders and of his work, many have heard the teachers and the heroic sacrifices of parents there are many youths who message and a number have accepted are, at least temporarily, denied the stimulus and inspiration concentrated it fully. on the campus of a Christian school. We can say "thank God" for a man For 50 years Home Study Institute has joined forces with these like Brother Baylock, for he fully be- other schools in the cause of Christian education. It is dedicated to the lieves that the literature ministry is purpose of equalizing educational opportunities for the youth who, for one of God's chief agencies for saving the time, are denied by circumstances the benefits enjoyed by many others. souls in these troubled times. Their opportunities are limited only by the strength of purpose and JAMES VINES character they possess. To them whose resolution is strong and whose ob- Associate Publishing Secretary jectives are pure there are no impossibles. Let them resolve that their South Central Conference education shall be "forever incomplete" until life's purposes are fulfilled. So long as they keep their minds young and alert by study they will grow 0 continuously and serve joyfully. There are thousands who study by mail. "Our publications should go every- where. Let them be issued in many languages. The third angel's message is to be given through this medium evangelistic opportunity. Back to the The world premiere of the new and through the living teacher. You homeland the camera carries you to film will be held the evening of Octo- who believe the truth for this time, follow the work of the Bible Society ber 9 at the Hotel Auditorium wake up. It is your duty now to bring in this country as the Scriptures are in Miami Beach, Florida. General in all the means possible to help those brought to neglected areas and to James A. Van Fleet, U. S. Retired, who understand the truth to proclaim people in need, particularly the blind. will be master of ceremonies at this it. Part of the money that comes in Whichever country you see, what- meeting. from the sale of our publications ever people you watch, the fact that Following its premiere, the film can should be used to increase our facilities speaks so vividly in the "Bearer of be secured for a four-dollar service for the production of more literature the Book" is that the message of John charge from the American Bible So- that will open the blind eyes and break 3:16 is the same in the United States ciety in New York City and its various up the fallow ground of the heart."— as in the Congo or Latin America. district offices throughout the country. Testimonies, vol. 9, page 62.

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A MODERN-DAY MIRACLE Have you ever heard of a school project having industries before stu- dents? Well, it has happened at Bass Memorial Academy, and here is how it all came about. Several months ago while visiting with a very good friend of mine, Mr. I. H. Bass, education became the chief topic of conversation. This subject is close to the heart of Mr. Bass, for he and Mrs. Bass have financially as- sisted many young people through school. Mr. Bass, knowing the nearest Sev- enth-day Adventist academy to be lo- A view of the pecan orchard in the background located on the Bass Memorial Academy grounds. cated at Collegedale, Tennessee, asked why we had no such school in Mis- sissippi for our youth. I told him this lowing months there were many meet- Today, as you know, we are well has been a dream our local church ings of the local and union committees on our way with plans to build a members have had for 30 years or for the purpose of discussing this offer. beautiful school on these grounds. And more, but the lack of funds has pre- The climax of these meetings was here is another miracle: Just a few vented the realization of it. when men from the General Confer- days ago I was talking to Mr. Bass That day Mr. Bass told me that ence, the Southern Union Conference, about organizing our pecan industry when we decided to build a school and leaders of our local conference and of setting the prices so as not to he wanted to help because he believed came to approve the land. conflict with his prices. He told me we have a superior educational system Mr. Bass took us on a tour of his he would like to turn over his complete and that he would like to see one of our land, more than 20,000 acres in all. retail business to our school. The Lord institutions in this locality. This was He showed us tract after tract that only knows what this can mean to us. the first indication I had of his in- he would give; but when he drove us We are now going ahead with plans terest toward Seventh-day Adventists. to a large pecan orchard and said, to start our first industry two years I had been sending him several of our "wouldn't this be a lovely setting for before the first student arrives on the magazines for years, and now I know your campus," the brethren could campus! he had been reading them. He knows hardly believe what they had just Let us all pray that the Lord will a great deal about our work. heard. Elder Leiske said in amazement, continue to bless Mr. Bass and his During the Ingathering campaign "Mr. Bass, do you mean you would family and that He will continue to I contacted Mr. Bass again. In my ap- give us this land to build a school help us on the scheduled completion peal for a donation, I used an album on?" The answer was "yes." This, of this tremendous project. of Collegedale compiled for me by to me, was indeed a miracle, for I Would you like to have a part in Professor Paul Boynton and the late knew that for years Mr. Bass had building this school by ordering your Dr. Ambrose Suhrie. It contained pic- bought land and would never sell pecans now for November delivery? tures of all industries and buildings of an acre of it. Now the Lord had im- Make your checks or money orders the college with the number of students pressed him to give us this land valued payable to Bass Memorial Academy, each employed. This inspired him to at $150,000! In this gift there would Pecan Industries, P. 0. Box 191, Lum- give a donation of $500. He said he be 200 acres of pine trees that would berton, Mississippi. Prices are as fol- would do much more if we would es- give the school an industry of in- lows: tablish a school in Mississippi; in estimable value for years to come. fact, he said he would donate the land. From the pecan grove we could build 5 lb. box, choice papershell $ 3.60 ppd. Immediately I informed our conference our first real school industry that would 10 lb. box, choice papershell 6.50 ppd. 20 lb. box, choice papershell 12.00 ppd. president, Elder Leiske, of Mr. Bass' give our young people work to enable 50 lb. box, choice papershell 26.00 ppd. interest in our educational work and them to pay a great deal of their school 100 lb. box, choice papershell 50.00 ppd. of his generous offer. During the fol- expenses. R. E. HENDERSHOT

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supervised the lavish palace of an Em- of the program, the parents and friends peror and also some of her thrilling were invited to visit the exhibits of Carolina experiences during the Italo-Ethiopian crafts and the completed workbooks. GREENVILLE DISTRICT REPORTS War. The price is only $3.50, and with MRS. L. A. WARD ON PROGRESS each book you will receive a purchase The entire upper-right corner of coupon good for $1.05 on the pur- Florida North Carolina is truly the "Far East- chase of the companion book, Africa ern Division" of our Southern Union. Has My Heart, by Valdemar E. Top- NEW WORKERS ARRIVE Four churches and one church school penberg. We extend a most hearty welcome are the God-appointed mediums for Elder Toppenberg faces the jungles to several new workers who have re- the proclamation of the last warning of Africa realistically, seeing humor cently joined us in Florida. message to the people of this area. in difficult situations, meeting his Elder and Mrs. H. E. Fagal and In September our church in Ply- bride-to-be, traveling 6,000 miles from two daughters have come to take over mouth will be dedicated, and our America to Lake Victoria, fighting the leadership of the large Temple group in Elizabeth City will be organ- superstitions and disease, and enduring church in Miami. Elder Fagal comes to ized into a church. Our church in the dangers of World War I in Ger- us from the Chesapeake Conference Washington is meeting in a small man East Africa. He succeeded in win- where he was pastor of the Baltimore chapel, hoping some day to also have ning many men and women to Christ First church. a church dedicated to finishing the from dark heathenism. This is an work. The church at Greenville is unusual, vastly different mission our largest church, also having a story. Every chapter grips the reader. church school able to accommodate The price is only $3.50, less the eight or ten students. $1.05 credit if you purchased the book, From these four lighthouses shine For God and Emperor. the rays of the Sun of Righteousness, S. W. NEECE, Manager piercing the spiritual darkness and Carolina Book and Bible House moral corruptions that glitter on every 0 side. SALISBURY HOLDS VBS The last-warning message is being A very enthusiastic Vacation Bible preached to eager congregations, pre- School was held in the Salisbury, sented to attentive listeners in cottage North Carolina, church from July 14 meetings, taught to earnest students to July 25. The school was under the in school, carried to both humble and direction of Pastor L. A. Ward with it elegant front doors, sold to receptive Miss Tody Shinkowa as kindergarten homes, and witnessed to by the every- leader, Mrs. James Daily as primary day living of consecrated laymen who leader, Mrs. Leon Lombard as junior feel that Jesus is "even at the door," leader. Mrs. Godfrey Behre was in ready to come to earth. charge of the crafts. Because we feel that we must work Serving as teachers and assistants the works of Him that sent us while it were Miss Jane Behre, Miss Mary is day and that the night cometh when Garrick, Miss Carolyn Garrick, Mrs. Elder H. E. Fagal, Miami Temple pastor no man can work, we firmly believe J. A. Hood, Mrs. Pearl Davis, Mrs. Elder and Mrs. A. W. Ortner have in putting our shoulder to the wheel J. F. Kennedy, Mrs. E. S. McMullen, joined us to take the leadership of the individually and as a church family. Mrs. Ruth Oliver, Mrs. A. 0. Lom- Daytona Beach-New Smyrna Beach We believe in calling on the Bible bard, and Mrs. Jesse Ward. district. Elder Ortner has been a dis- school interests, though they be many Earnest prayers for a good attend- trict pastor in the East Pennsylvania miles away. We believe in inviting ance were rewarded by more than 50 Conference and brings with him a those not of our faith to meet with children in attendance with approxi- wealth of experience. us in Sabbath school to study together. mately 50 per cent from non-Advent- Elder and Mrs. D. G. Fleagle have We believe in what we believe—the ist homes. Refreshments were served, taken up their work in the Brooks- advent message, the Seventh-day Ad- and outdoor games were enjoyed each ville - Dade City - Homosassa district ventist Cpurch. afternoon. Following each devotional after having come to us from the Please remember this section of the period, illustrated talks were given on Chesapeake Conference. Elder Fleagle great world field that we may be faith- diet and health. was Home Missionary secretary as well ful to what we believe. Elder W. 0. Coe was the guest as being pastor of several districts in HOWARD V. BOLING, Pastor speaker for the closing program on Chesapeake. His years of experience Greenville District Sunday evening. His subject: "The make him a strong leader for the Value of Child Evangelism." Brooksville area. TWO NEW BOOKS Certificates were presented to 30 Elder and Mrs. E. F. Buck and If you have not read For God and boys and girls who had perfect at- family will be leading out in the work Emperor, order now from your Book tendance; and each division presented in the Miami Springs church, another and Bible House. This is an interesting songs, memory work, and salutes. They of our fast-growing city churches. story by Della Hansen, a teacher for told of how they enjoyed the Bible Elder Buck has had experience as a many years in Ethiopia, of how she lessons and workbooks. At the close missionary in India and as a district

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pastor in the homeland. He comes to us from the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference where he has been a pastor in Nashville for the past three years. Academy Workers There are a number of new workers who have recently joined our Forest Lake Academy staff. Mr. and Mrs. Burton Wright and children have ar- rived to take up his responsibilities as Bible teacher and assistant dean of boys. We are glad for the strong leadership of this family, and we know they will be a real asset to our school program. Coming to us from Mount Pisgah Academy is Miss Stella Klimosz who will teach secretarial science. For- est Lake is happy to welcome 'her to its staff. For all these good people we ask the full support of our people in the areas where they will serve. We be- speak for them God's blessing as they labor in our midst. H. H. SCHMIDT

O These candidates were baptized recently at Tampa First church by Elder Stanley SOUL-WINNING TEAMWORK Dombrosky, right. Mrs. H. C. Barnhart, left, Bible instructor, and numerous laymen Sabbath, July 26, at the Tampa participated in the soul-winning program. First church, the morning sermon was Bible instructor, and pastor, under the church can sponsor. For a negligible delayed. The congregation was watch- direction of the Holy Spirit, were investment on the part of the Sabbath ing intently, some gravely earnest, souls won for the Master. school, homes can come in contact some with tears overflowing, and Elder Dombrosky says, "It's team- with our message that would never be others reverently joyful, as one by work, the whole church working as reached otherwise. one the robed figures descended the a team, that made possible the winning Children are not prejudiced. Chil- stairs to the baptismal pool where Eld- of fifty souls in 1957 and will bring dren are not steeped in deep dogma er Dombrosky buried thirteen blood- about the attainment of our aim— taught by the various denominations. bought souls in baptism. 'In '58 'tis our goal, To win each Children are innocent; children learn Sitting in the front pew with happy week a precious soul.' " So far this easily and do not soon forget what tears coursing down their faces were year twenty-five persons have been they learn. Fundamental Christian Brother and Sister Andrew G. Gordon baptized, and thirty-seven others are principles carefully, tactfully, earnestly who watched as a family of three— receiving instruction at the present taught will appeal to the youthful mother, father, and young daughter— time. mind. And when they learn something received the rites of baptism. They Pastor Dombrosky says that all de- that appeals to them, they will be themselves have been church mem- partments of the church are organized back to learn more, very possibly open bers for only four months, but those with but one aim, winning souls. to enrollment in a branch Sabbath baptized—Brother and Sister Eugene The membership of 400 was divided school or a branch Sunday school; W. Brannan and Eugenia Ann—have into twenty-eight bands by the Dorcas or even open to enrollment in started on their way to the kingdom Society last year for contacting each your Sabbath school. A favorable im- in the light of the third angel's mes- church member once every month to pression made on children will do sage because of the Gordons. ascertain his spiritual and physical more to break down prejudice of their "The Lord did it, not us," the condition. "They helped every one parents than all the religious propa- Gordons say. his neighbor and every one said to ganda we could possibly disseminate Last March, upon baptism, Brother his brother, 'Be of good courage.' " through other channels. and Sister Gordon began letting their Isaiah 41:6. 125 At Miami Springs faith be known in their neighborhood Thus it is with teamwork under A thrilling report came from Sister and in so doing learned of Mr. Bran- God that the Tampa First church McCorkle, the director of the Miami nan's early background. His mother moves forward unto the day of His Springs Vacation Bible School. She and father had been Adventists when glorious appearing. writes: he was young, but years of careless- 0 "What a thrill! What a joy, when ness intervened. This interest was VBS IS SUCCESSFUL on Monday morning of August 4, we enough for the Gordons, however, and EVANGELISTIC APPROACH opened our Vacation Bible School they immediately alerted Sister H. T. Vacation Bible School is perhaps doors and registered 125. Barnhart and Elder Dombrosky. The the most inexpensive successful evan- "Forty-four per cent of these little results of this teamwork of laymen, gelistic effort the Sabbath school or ones were Catholics, Jews, Lutherans,

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Methodists, Pentecosts, Presbyterians, School from July 14 to July 25. tp_scopals, and Baptists; and some "The Bible School was under the were no faith at all. direction of Mrs. Betty Yates and "Fifty-four kindergarteners, 35 pri- Mrs. Irene Rudd, assisted by a very 44 WON IN KNOXVILLE maries, and 36 juniors listened to our efficient corps of workers including The Knoxville evangelistic cam- opening exercises with shining eyes Sisters Brown, Marshall, Parish, Smith, paign, which began in March this year and with eager anticipation of some- Lymberris, Bucci, Singleton, Jackie in the beautiful WNOX radio audi- thing special in store for them. Some- and Josie Yates, Barbara Gould and torium, came to a close Sunday night, thing special was in store for them— Verta Marshall, and Brethren Lym- August 3. The attendance and interest something backed by the finances of berris and Bowen. Mrs. Richards was right through to the close have been a willing church, by the fervent prayers our hostess and could always be count- most gratifying. of each member, and by the diligent ed on to have lovely refreshments To date, 44 have been baptized and untiring efforts of 30 of those daily. members. Thirty Vacation Bible School `Of the 60 young people in at- in this district this year. Eight were youth from the Little Creek School, workers, including leaders, teachers, tendance at least half were from other craft personnel, baby sitters, song churches. And never have I seen such whose membership was placed with leaders, bus drivers, story tellers, doc- activity, especially in the crafts. The the church there. Two or three were tors with health talks, nurses and die- tile craft taught by Brother Lymberris, added to the Lenoir City church this titions all had but one goal in mind: himself a tile-setter, was perhaps the spring as well. That of bringing a little child to the most popular, with each junior and Associated with us in the campaign feet of Jesus.... primary child making from one to were Elder Donald Crook, singing "To date 45 of the older children four designs. The popcicle stick mats have signed up for the Voice of Proph- and hot pads mace from yarn and wire ecy Junior Adventure Bible Club, the netting proved very popular also. Rev- IMPORTANT results of which we hope and pray erence to God and loyalty to country ANNOUNCEMENT will be far reaching. were especially taught in the opening The Cumberland Mountain Rest "To see a child step forth from a exercises each morning. Home, Inc., Coalmont, Tennessee, will hold its annual constituency faithless home and surrender his heart "We are sure that God will bless meeting at the Home at 2:00 P.M., to Jesus in baptism is a reward un- with souls saved in His Kingdom as September 14, 1958. All members surpassed on this earth, and we as a result of the sacrifices made in per- are urged to attend.. Vacation Bible School workers pray sonal work as well as money given that the efforts we have put forth may to make the above possible." play a part in the culmination of such Orlando Central Report evangelist; Mrs. Donald Crook, cam- a wonderful and blessed event." Central Orlando's Vacation Bible paign treasurer; Mrs. Gertrude Battle, Ft. Pierce Enrolls 60 School had approximately 150 in at- Bible instructor and pianist; Mrs. Betty The following letter has been tendance. Twenty-five per cent of the Neidigh, layman Bible worker; and received from J. H. Wardrop, pastor children in attendance were from non- Claudine Boyle, organist. To these, and of the Fort Pierce church: Adventist homes. the many faithful ushers, helpers, and "Sabbath afternoon, July 26, was What a wonderful opportunity to campaign supporters we express our a high day at the Fort Pierce Seventh- meet the challenge of the summer by appreciation. For the Lord's many day Adventist church when certificates providing wholesome and constructive blessings during these months of evan- of attendance were awarded to 60 activities for the children! gelistic toil we offer our thanks. junior, primary, and kindergarten chil- W. L. MAZART As we transfer our labors from dren who attended the Vacation Bible Sabbath School Secretary this wonderful Southland and the

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Georgia-Cumberland Conference, where we have enjoyed seven years of pleasant fellowship, to the East Bay area of Oakland, California, we say farewell to all we have come to know and love here. May we meet in a better land. ARNOLD KURTZ, Evangelist Georgia-Cumberland Conference gouth Atlantic

WILMINGTON LAYMEN ARE WINNING SOULS Following a successful revival con- ducted by Elder E. C. Ward early this year, Mrs. Ola Mae Harris, a success- ful Bible instructor of the South At- lantic Conference and home mis- sionary leader of the Wilmington church, organized the laymen for one of the most aggressive soul-winning programs the church has ever known. The group baptized as a result of the Knoxville evangelistic campaign. Elder Don Crook, Mrs. Gertrude Battle, and Elder Arnold Kurtz are standing at left of Names received during the revival front row. were allocated to members for the purpose of assisting them with Bible correspondence school lessons, which GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND by this time had already started com- ing. The members were also to keep DORCAS FEDERATION MEETINGS these good people visiting the church Guests: A. A. Esteb - Home Missionary Department, General Confer- and act as their spiritual overseers. ence, SDA; Miss Alice Glover - Civil Defense, State of Georgia. We are happy to say that the fruits of our labors are already being en- CHEROKEE VALLEY FEDERATION joyed. On Sabbath, July 19, a baptism Monday, September 15 - Knoxville Church -10:00 A.M. Bristol Kingsport Morristown was held in the church. Among the 13 Greeneville Lenoir City Newport candidates were two persons who were Tohnson City Little Creek Knoxville won largely due to the efforts of two CUMBERLAND PLATEAU FEDERATION of our faithful laymen, Brother Henry Tuesday, September 16 - Dunlap Church - 10:00 A.M. Walker and Sister Clara Corbett, re- Coalfield Daylight McMinnville spectively. Another elderly lady who Crossville Dunlap Meister Hills for years had been a staunch member Cumberland Heights Harriman Monteagle of one of the city's popular churches MOCCASIN BEND FEDERATION has decided to cast her lot with the Wednesday, September 17 - Collegedale - 10:00 A.M. people of God and is awaiting baptism Lookout Mountain Athens Daisy with eager anticipation. Those respon- Brayton Dalton Ellijay Chattanooga Graysville Postell sible for her conversion to the truth are Cleveland LaFayette Spring City Brother Benjamin Harley and Sister Collegedale Laurelbrook Standifer Gap Beatrice McKeller. CENTRAL GEORGIA FEDERATION In various sections of the city other Thursday, September 18 - Beverly Road Church - 10:00 A.M. members are conducting Bible studies Atlanta Beverly Road Dahlonega Montezuma-Oglethorpe with interested groups, some of whom Atlanta Kirkwood Griffin Rome have already attended our Sabbath Atlanta Pomona Park Gainesville Thomaston Calhoun Macon Walter Memorial services and expressed their love for Cedartown Marietta the truth. SOUTHWEST GEORGIA FEDERATION We, here at the Ephesus church, Friday, September 19 - Albany Church - 10:0'0 A.M. feel that the year 1958 will be a Albany Fitzgerald Pine Mountain Valley banner year for lay evangelism in our Barwick LaGrange Valdosta Columbus Moultrie church. This report could not be closed without grateful mention of the work SOUTHEAST GEORGIA FEDERATION Sabbath, September 20 - Savannah Church-2:00 P.M. conducted by the sunshine band of the church which operates every Sab- Augusta Brunswick Savannah Baxley Portal Waycross bath afternoon spreading sunshine and cheer into the hearts of the sick and

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shut-in, regardless of denominational NEW LELAND CHURCH affiliations. This practice has won many Plans have been completed for the friends for the church. A word of opening Sabbath, September 6, of the thanks must be given to Sister Sadie beautiful new church in Leland. Elder Coston who conducted the Light Bear- C. E. Moseley, of the General Con- Official organ of the Southern Union Con- ference of Seventh-day Adventists. Published ers Class in the absence of Sister Harris ference, has been invited to be the by the College Press, Collegedale, Tennessee. who was called to affiliate with the ALL COPY, SUBSCRIPTIONS, CHANGE OF featured speaker. A warm welcome ADDRESS, ADVERTISEMENTS AND CORRE- Tampa, Florida, effort; also to Broth- is extended to our believers to attend SPONDENCE from church members in the Southern Union should be addressed to the er Prince Brooks and Sister Belle Tate, the opening exercises. LOCAL CONFERENCE OFFICE. In changing assistants in the home missionary de- address, give both old and new address. All communications or copy not originating in partment of the church. Pray for the a local conference of the Southern Union CHURCH CALENDAR should be addressed to the Southern Union laymen of Wilmington as they con- Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Box tinue their work for God and the Sept. 13—Missions Extension Day 849, Decatur, Georgia. and Offering souls of men and women. Editor Cecil Coffey H. M. BARKER Sept. 20—MV Pathfinder Day District Pastor CONFERENCE DIRECTORY SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE ADVERTISEMENTS President . Don R. Rees gout") Central • Send all advertisements to YOUR LOCAL Secretary-Treasurer A P McDow CONFERENCE approved by a local church Auditor K. C. Beem leader. Payment must accompany copy. Publishing Department ...---- Eric Ristau 12 BEST DAYS OF YEAR Rate: $2.00 an insertion of forty words or Home Missionary S.S. ...-... Stanley S. Will less and 5 cents for each additional word, in- On Wednesday, July 30, 91 of cluding your address. Limit, 50 words. In- Educational Department _ .... H. S. Hanson sertions are made in consecutive issues only. Missionary Volunteer, Radio, War South Central's juniors, including a Placed in Tidings when space available. The Service and Temperance --..-... L. M. Nelson small staff of counselors, directors, and TIDINGS does not assume responsibility for advertisements appearing in its columns. teachers, assembled in the Booker T. 0 Washington State Park to begin their ALABAMA-MISSISSIPPI — LeRoy T. Leiske, URGENT NEED for a qualified steam fitter President: L. E. Aldrich, Secretary-treasurer; annual junior camp. The staff had and welder. Must be able to work with and (P. 0. Box 1311) 2641 24th Ave., Meridian, been there three days ahead of the teach students on the job. If interested, write Miss, campers, arranging programs, making Paul C. Dysinger, Manager, Madison Col- CAROLINA — H. V. Reed, President: J. M. lege, Madison, Tennessee. Jansen, Secretary-treasurer: (P. 0. Box 930) purchases, and getting ready for the (33-36) 1936 E. Seventh St., Charlotte, N. C. grand opening. Secretary L. M. Nel- : Grands, uprights, and of FLORIDA — H. H. Schmidt, President: H. F. son was with us for the opening "Pow- Roll. Secretary-treasurer: (P. 0. Box 1313) leading brands and a large assortment of 111 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, Fla. Wow." He directed several groups of expertly rebuilt used pianos. Your GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND — N. C. Wilson, songs and told some experiences which can be rebuilt, refinished, or repaired in our President: A. C. McKee, Secretary-treasurer; captivated the minds of those present. shop. Write Harbert Hills Junior Academy, 'P. 0 Box 4929) 547 Cherokee Ave. SE, Our outdoor camp councils, early Olive Hill, Tennessee, Phone: Savannah AtIt-mta 2, Ga 3098. (32-35) KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE — E. L. Marley. Pres- morning prayer bands, craft and ident: R. W. Dunn, Secretary-treasurer: (P. c. Box 981) 3208 West End A.ve., Nashville swimming periods, and nightly camp- FOR SALE: 12 acres, 6 cleared. Good .nn fires were all a part of the huge pro- house, 3 rooms finished; 2 more can be. Electricity, excellent well, orchard, rural de- SOUTH ATLANTIC — I. H. Wagner. Presi- gram which made up the "twelve fient.: N. G. Simons, Secretary-treasurer: livery. Surfaced road 800 feet, church school (Station B, Box 9188) 235 Chickamauga -Best Days of the Year." 1500 feet, Cumberland Heights church 8 Ave SW Atlanta 14, Ga One special feature was a one-day miles. $2,000 cash for quick sale. Con- SOUTH CENTRAL — W. W. Fordham, Presi- excursion to Rock City and Lincoln tact Mrs. Dorothy Langston, Gruetli, Ten- dent; L. E. Ford, Secretary-treasurer: (P. nessee. (34, 35) 0. 8or. 936) 1914 Charlotte Ave., Nash- Park. An open-air bus and three cars ville 4. Tenn. carried the campers on this field trip. ATTRACTIVE young lady or man with car _ 0 _ Seventy-five of the campers received to sell new small flower and garden tool. A hustler can easily earn $5.00 or more Wills, trust agreements, and annuities beginners and intermediate swimming should be made in favor of the legal associa- credentials issued by the Chattanooga per hour as this tool is an excellent seller. tion rather than the conference. Write your Chapter of the American Red Cross. Write P. 0. Box 902, Norton, Massachu- conference secretary-treasurer for the exact setts. (35) name. Everyone enjoyed the excellent food which was prepared and served by our I rmum E irA ni A SPECIAL two weeks tour to BRUSSELS A ' camp matron, Mrs. Pattie Lee Black. WORLD'S FAIR featuring London and 4 1. •u s.. , Even now the clarion call is for a Paris departs New York via TWA Septem- ber 15. Possible to stay longer. This is a Sept. 5 Sept. 12 junior camp for our junior campers "tailor made" tour including conference Atlanta, Georgia 6:59 6:49 F. H. JENKINS for 1959. buildings plus regular tour features for Birmingham, Alabama Secretary 6:08 5:58 $800. For full particulars write Ukiah Trav- Charlotte, N. Carolina _ 6:45 el Bureau, Palace Hotel, Ukiah, California. 6:35 (35) Collegedale, Tennessee 7:03 6:53 LISTEN EVERY SUNDAY Huntsville, Alabama 6:08 5:58 The Voice of Prophecy DRIVING to Springfield, Missouri, Wed- Louisville, Kentucky 6:07 5:56 SOX SS LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA nesday, September 10. Would like a Memphis, Tennessee 6:22 6:12 passenger who could help with driving. Re- Meridian, Mississippi 6:15 6:05 Sermon Titles turning September 22. Applicant please fur- nish references. Address Lelia V. Patterson, Nashville, Tennessee 6:10 5:59 Sept. I4—"Worthy Is The Lamb" Mountain Sanitarium, Fletcher, North Caro- Orlando, Florida 6:41 6:33 Sept. 2I—The Finger of God lina. (35) Wilmington, N. 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Churches 435 Membership-39.193 7"7/4"0/10 ., Raiingini 1111Georgia Laymen Are Shining for God By M. DONOVAN OSWALD, Home Missionary Secretary, Georgia-Cumberland Conference N American clergyman, while on are doing exactly that. Each, in his Church." The course of conversation A a conducted tour, was told one own way and according to his own immediately changed. evening to watch a church located on talents, is shedding that light. To "Why didn't you say so? Of course a prominent peak illustrate, several months ago Mrs. we will contribute." Now the visit high on the op- C. E. Ray of Valdosta, Georgia, opened became animated. "I just returned posite foothill of her grocery bag and discovered the from a banking convention in Nash- the Swiss Alps. tract, "Crisis of the Middle East." ville, where we were told that no Night falls quickly She was interested, accepted the in- Seventh-day Adventist has ever neg- in the mountains, vitation to receive instructive literature, lected to pay his debts in full and on and soon the shad- eventually finished the Southern Union time. No bank has reported the loss ows of the evening Bible course, and is now a member of of any loan made to a member of enveloped the en- the Valdosta church, having been re- your faith. In fact, gentlemen, we tire church, and it cently baptized. find it a pleasure to do business with 6 was lost from sight. A faithful Dorcas leader in Dalton, the membership of your church." M. Donovan Oswald The clergyman Georgia, noticed a boy from a sepa- Each member, according to his tal- turned to the guide and asked, "Why rated home growing up on the street. ents, is letting his light shine. Men was I told to watch the church?" Her heart went out for that lad. She everywhere are being attracted to The reassuring answer quickly came, envisioned what would happen if her the light. What a responsibility! What "Kind Sir, keep your eyes on that own son were orphaned and allowed an honor to be entrusted with this hill. You will soon see the church to roam the street. As a missionary business of sharing God's gospel light! ablaze with light." project her Dorcas society took this lad You too have light-shedding potential. The guide explained, "That church on as a special project, sending him You too can attract men by the light has no artificial lighting. Its builder to junior camp, expenses paid for in you shed. Why not spend a little time specified that no lighting fixtures were full by the society funds. Upon his each week letting your light shine! to be installed. Each member was to return from camp they kept him busy Devote an hour or two every week furnish his own light." in Pathfinder activity. Now that boy to sharing this message with others. Soon from the valley below could belongs to us. He is one of God's own There are many avenues of service. be seen hundreds of flickering lights, children. It is the long-range hope Contact your pastor, your conference all moving toward the church. Now of every active Dorcas society mem- departmental secretaries, or your presi- the hillside was aglow. Little by little ber that this consecrated boy will dent. Let them work with you, devis- the church began to shine until at prove to be the uniting influence for ing ways and means in which you may last the entire edifice was ablaze. In the joining together of his broken expend your talents successfully in the fact, the impenetrable darkness of the home. work of finishing God's cause. Time is night was shattered by the glory emit- "Why Didn't You Say So?" short. The task is great. Dedicated ting from that church. And still another successful venture and consecrated workers are needed. Jesus said, "Ye are the light of for God. In Gainesville, Georgia, the Enlist for life in the service of your the world." The membership of that other day a bank president was so- Master ! Swiss church demonstrated, by practi- licited in the interest of Ingathering. cal application, the meaning of Christ's His courteous reply was, "I am sorry. truth proclaimed so many centuries We don't follow the practice of giv- THE COVER before. We are God's lights. We are ing to any church. If we gave to you, These Adventist workers from In- to shine forth, piercing the darkness we would be forced to give to every donesia point to their respective of sin. We are set in the world to other organization—just for my own fields of labor where your missions offerings have provided facilities light it with the glory of God. curiosity, what church do you repre- and personnel for the work of God. Each in His Own Way sent?" Remember Missions Extension in Many of our wonderful people in The hesitant answer, "We are mem- your prayers and in your giving. the Georgia-Cumberland Conference bers of the Seventh-day Adventist 12 SEPTEMBER 3, 1958