< NATIONAL COUNCIL OF METHODIST YOUTH PLAHHIITO COMMITTEE ^ for the NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF METHODIST YOUTH
Minutes of First meeting February 2B, 193S Lawson Y. M. C. A. 6:30 p. m.
WORSHIP: Mr. Carl Seitter, chairman, opened the meeting by reading the Beatitudes, after which he commented briefly. This was followed by silent Meditation and prayer.
The roll was checked and the following members were present: Bell, Joe Will, Herman Granger, George Williams, Dorotha Krug, Charlotte Barclay, W. C., Dr. Marshall, Bob Bollinger, Dr. H. D. McDonald, Beaty Bollinger, Mrs. H. D. Nelson, Wallace MoFall, Merrill Meeks, Omer Nesbitt, Mary A. Rose, Karl Murrell, Jesse Ross, Leslie Seitter, Carl 0, Solberg, Maxine Stinespring, Mae
Copies of the agenda were passed around.
The following business was taken up:
MOTION: Joe Bell That Dorotha Williams become secretary of the Plann- Dr, Bollinger: ing Committee. Motion Carried. It was explained that since Miss William? is so closely connected with the National Council of Methodist Youth at Central Office, she has been placed on the Planning Committee since the meeting of the Exe cutive Committee of the National Council, January 28,29th at which time the personnel of the committee was named.
SUB-.COMMITTEES The chairman stated that according to the replies from the letter sent out to the members of the Planning Committee announcing the meeting, there were only two persons who did not vote favorably for the organization of the Planning Committee into sub-committees. The following sub-committees were suggested by the chairman: Program and Personnel Publicity and Promotion Finance and Registration Recreation Local Arrangements Transportation (suggested by Dr. Bollinger) All suggestions approved b?/ committee.
Dr. Barclay suggested that the Program and Personnel Committee should include the chairmen of the other five sub-committees. 'inutes of Planning Committee Meeting - 2 Feb, 28, 1938
MOTION: Herman Will That the chairmen of the other five sub-committees Dr, Bollinger: become ex-officio members of the Program and Per sonnel Committee. The motion was carried. It was agreed that this committee should have the power to add to I \z the membership of the Planning Committee. Dr. Barclay suggested that a representative from some foreign field should be placed on the committer He consented to make up a list and present it to the group so that a representative might be selected.
A NOMINATING COMMITTEE was named. The following is the personnel of the committee: Carl C. Seitter, chrm, Joe Bell Leslie Ross Herman Will Charlotte Krus-
The Nominating Committee reports the personnel of the following sub-committees
PROGRAM AND PERSONNEL Carl C. Seitter, chrm. Wade Crawford Barclay Hayes Be-ill Mrs, Albert Beebe James Farmer H. D. Bollinger Dorothy Lowery Mrs, H. D. Bollinger Wallace Nelson M. 5. English John R. Piatt Mrs. M. N. English Maxine Solberg W. E. J, Gratz Herman Will John Irwin Jack Lamping Merrill McFall Harriet Lewis H. W, McPherson Charlotte.Krug
PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION Herman Will, Jr., chrm Harold Ehrensperger Grace Demetriades Helen Johnson Karl Downs Miron Morrill Joe Bell Jesse L» Murrell Bob Marshall Mary A. Nesbitt Wonnetah Parks Harry C. Wilson Milton Steinford T. Otto Nail
FINANCE AND REGISTRATION Harold K. Wright,,chrm* Beaty McDonald Leslie Ross Karl Rose Omer Meeks Jesse L, Murrell
RECREATION Jack Lamping, chairman George Granger, vice chairman Ralph Kafoed James McGiffin Harriet Lewis Minutes of Planning Committee Meeting - 3 February 23, 1938
LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS M) ENTERTAINMENT Harriet Lewis, chrm. Kiel Bollinger Leslie Ross Wallace Nelson Representatives from the site of the conference
TRANSPORTATION Charlotte Krug, chairman Jean Burt Mae Stinespring Dorotha Williams
POLICY REGARDING YOUTH OP METHODIST CHURCH, SOUTH, AND METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH
Dr. Bollinger suggested that we extend invitations to youth groups of the churches to send limited number of fraternal delegates. In the discussion that followed the suggestion, the problem of a location for the conference which would be suitable, and to some extent convenient, for those who wanted to attend but lived far South, presented itself. Joe Bell stated that he was particularly interested and anxious to get some delegates to the conference in order to talk over the matter of youth's position in the United Ghurch. Mr, Bell is on the committee on Unification in the National Council of Methodist Youth. Wallace Nelson stated that since the ^'numfcretr .:i of delegates from the/other two churches would be far smaller than that from our church, the location should be selected with that in mind. After a rather lengthy discussion, the matter was suspended and would be taken up again in the Report on Invitations, "4iich was the next item on the agenda.
REPORT ON INVITATIONS: Herman Will gave an inclusive report on the invitation from the University of Colorado at Boulder, Colo. Conference entertainment is amole. Housing? two dormitories, one each for women and men: if necessary the sorority and fraternity houses may be used; private homes. Accomodations: Dorm: Room and 3oard for the period Service $1,7*5 - $2,00 per day Cafeteria 1.35 - I«50 per &&J Problem of Race discrimination: none
Mr. Seitter repotted on the possibilities of Morningside College, Sioux City, Iowa: Conference entertainment for 800 persons. Hotels located in down to^n section No*race discrimination Accomodations: Room and Board for the five days $6,50 (Meals will be served in the Methodist and Presb:/terian Churches. Minutes of Planning Committee - U Feb. 28, 193S
MOTION: Bollinger: That a group be instructed to contact the following places Bell: for information in connection with the possibility of placing the conference there! Berea, Kentucky Oklahoma City University Ohio Wesleyan Some colleges in Kansas
If those are out of the question, a preference of Sioux City or Boulder will be expressed. Motion carried Further discussion of the possibilities of Sioux City and Boulder.
MOTION: Bob Marshall That there should be a reconsideration of the motion Mae Stinespring: for the investigation of those placed named. Motion carried.
MOTION! Barclay That the motion for the investigation be laid on the Granger' table. Motion carried.
MOTION: McFall That the Administrative Committee shall take charge of Will: contacting Boulder as a possibility. This committee' shall make sure that the authorities of the University of Colorado know of the freedom of speech of the National Council.
The date for the next meeting was set for March 28th at 7JC0 o'clock, at 7U0 Rush Street.
Meeting Adjourned NATIONAL CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING • February 28, 1938
AGENDA
\t\ Worship 2, Statement on organization of the Planning Committee 3. Sub-committees U. "Policy regarding Youth of Methodist, South and Methodist Protestant Churches. 5. Report on invitations. 6. General consideration of a. SfcJ-flfijy ggifi- b. TJ^ejae c. Scheme of work at Conference d. Personnel e. Registration costs f. Publicity and Promotion 7. Other business.
PERSONNEL OF PLANNING COMMITTEE
Beall, Hayes - 159 E. 13th Avenue, Eugene Oregon Bell, Joe - Garrett Biblical Institute, Evanston, 111. Burt, Jean - 5^92 Cornell Aye. Chicago, 111. Demetriades, Grace - 2l6 Hawthorn Rd. Roland Park, Baltimore,Md. Downs, Karl E. - 55 ^ry St., Pasadena, Calif. Farmer, James L. - Wiley College, Marshall, Tex. Granger, George - J&Jfl &• Trov Ave., Chicago, 111. Kafoed, Ralph, Woodstock, 111. Krug, Charlotte - 2012 Ornington Ave. Evanston, 111. Lamping, Jack - 217 W, Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, Pa. Lewis, Harriet - 2080 So. Josephine, Denver, Colo. Littell, Frank - oOO W. 122d St., New York City Lowery, Dorothy - 63*47 Dorchester Ave., Chicago, 111. Marshall, Bob - U23 So. 7th St., St. Charles,"ill. Nelson, Wallace - 603p> So. Michigan, Chicago, 111. Nail, T, Otto - 420 Plum St. Cincinnati, Ohio Parks, Wonnetah - 28U W. Steuben St., Grafton, Pa Pendell, Tom - S13 So. Hope St. Los Angeles, Calif. (513 Pain Ave. Burbank.Cal.) Piatt, John R. - 722 Clark St., Evanston,111. Rose, Karl - 6056 Ingleside Ave., Chicago, 111. Ross, Leslie - Garret Biblical'Institute, Evanston,111. Solberg, Maxine - U8U N. Austin Blvd, Oak Park, 111. Steinford, Milton - U5U2 W, George St., Chicago, Illinois Stinespring, Mae - 3^59 N. Avers Avenue, Chicago, 111. Will, Herman, Jr. - jUo Rush Street, Chicago, 111. Meeks, Omer - University of Chicago Williams, Dorotha - 7^0 Rush Street, Chicago, II'. PERSONNEL OF PLANNING COMMITTEE (cont'd)
Barclay, Dr. W. C. - 7U0 Rush St-@et, Chicago, 111.'. Beebe, Mrs. Albert - H3 Slmwood Place, Bridgeport, Conn Bollinger, Dr.*H.D. - jko Rush Street, Chicago, 111. Bollinger, Mrs. H. D. - 2445 Park Ave., Evanston, 111.' Ehrensperger, Harold - jHo Rush St.,.Chicago, 111. English, Dr. ,'M. .N. "•*> 74o Rush Street, Chicago English, Mrs. M. N. - 723 Emerson St., Evanston, 111. Gratz, Dr. W. S. J. - 746 Rush St. Chicago, 111, Irwin, John - SO Woodside Rd., Riverside, 111. Johnson, Miss Helen - 4690 Tompkins Ave., Oakland, Cal. McFall, Merrill - Crown Point, Ind. McGiffin, 125 Marchessault St., Los Angeles, Cal. McPherson, Dr. Harrv - 7^0 Rush St., Chicago. Morrill, Miron - 7^0 Rush St., Chicago Murrell, Jesse - 740 Rush St.,.Chicago Nesbitt, Mary A. - 74o Rush St., Chicago Seitter, Carl C. - 74o Rush St., Chicago Wilson, Dr. Harry C. - 4.?n Plum St., Cincinnati, Ohio NATIONAL COUNCIL OF METHODIST YOUTH FLAMING COMMITTEE for the NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF METHODIST YOUTH
Minutes of second meeting March 23, 1938. 7^0 Rush Street, Chicago. 7:00 p. m.
WORSHIP: The meeting was opened by Mr. Seitter, chairman, by announcing a moment of meditation, to be closed with prayer offered by Dr. Gratz.
The roll was checked and the following members were present:
Bell, Joe McPherson, Dr. Harry Bollinger, Mrs. H. D. Morrill, Miron English, Dr. M. N. Murrell, Jesse English, Mrs. M. N. Nelson, Wallace Granger, George Rose, Karl Gratz, Dr. W. E. J. Seitter, Carl Kofoed, Ralph Solberg, Maxine Krug, Charlotte Steinford, Milton Marshall, Bob Will, Herman McDonald, Beaty Williams, Dorotha Wright, H. K.
Mimeographed copies of the minutes of the first meeting, February 2?, were sent to all members of the Planning Committee immediately after the meeting.
MOTION: Dr. Gratz That the minutes be adopted as mimeographed. M. Solberg:
MOTION: Dr. Gratz: That the meeting will adjourn at 9*00 p. m. H. Will
Mr. Seitter reported his correspondence with Dr. Rufus Baker, Boulder, Colorado, and since all requirements had been met satisfactorily, the University of Colorado at Boulder had been named as the site of the Conference.
The discussion was led to the theme of the conference. The chairman read a list of names suggested for resource persons at the conference. This list was made up from correspondence which Mr. Seitter had received recently.
In discussing the personnel, Joe Bell suggested that the Conference need not be built around personalities, because the National Conference of Methodist Youth is strong enough that it does not heed famous speakers to advertise its worth, but that a definite purpose shall be determined and then speakers selected. Dr. Murrell agreed. Planning Committee meeting - 2
The following are some of the topics suggested for the theme of the Conference.
Discovering Ourselves World Christian Fellowship The Christian Hope for Today Discovery The New Testament in Our Experience 1. Ourselves We Stand With Christ 2. Resources Christian Fellowship at the Cross Roads Human Christian Fellowship in a Modern World Spi itual Our Place in the World Of Christian Church Fellowship % New Horizons - Visions Youth's Quest for Christian Realities Youth's Quest for Reality Christ, the Answer in the Church in Christian society in personal living
Discussion
Herman Will suggested that in selecting the theme of the conference,, the idea should be stressed that youth is searching for the answer, rather than be ing told the answer.
Milton Steinford commented by saying that if we take reality by itself, we tend to become too philosophical. What we need is techniques.
No selection was made, the stated purpose having been to refer the matter to the sub-committee on program.
Dr. G-ratz suggested that a syllabus should be prepared and sent out to those who plan to attend the conference. The syllabus should contain questions or problems which are likely to be taken up at the conference.
Mr. Morrill expressed a thought that the youth group did not have opportunity to help lead the -worship services at Berea. Wallace Nelson suggested that the worship leader selected for this year's conference should provide for youth participation in the worship services.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Boston youth group plans to charter a bus for the trip to the conference.
Mr. Seitter announced that Tom Pendell will take up the chairmanship of the Planning Committee, beginning with the next meeting.
The meeting was dismissed with prayer by Dr. McPherson. PLANNING- COMMITTEE FOR THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF METHODIST YOUTH
Minutes,Third Meeting April 25, 193S Y. M. C. A. Hotel
The members present were as follows:
Heil Bollinger Herman Will Tom Pendell Mae Stinespring Karl Rose Maxine Solberg Beaty McDonald Charlotte Krug Miron Morrill^ Carl Seitter Ralph £©£^6h Dorotha Williams Wallace Nelson
The meeting was called to order by the chairman,, Tom Pendell, with prayer by Herman Will.
The chairman read the names of the persons who contacted him stating that they were unable to attend the meeting.
The group agreed that the meeting would adjourn at 8:50.
The chairman then called for the reports of the sub-committees. The first sub-committee to report was the Program and Personnel, Carl Seitter, chairman, reporting: PROGRAM AND PERSONNEL: The sub-Committee on Program and Personnel submitted to the Planning Com mittee the theme for the conference which was "The Christian Fellowship in a World of Conflict". This theme was accepted by the committee after some discus sion. The development of the theme was left up to the sub-Committee on Program and Personnel. Work sheets were passed to all members present, which listed the topics for the general assemblies and the commission groupt. Some suggestions offered for developing theme: 1) Student movement reorganized to become coordinating agencies in the churches. 2) The World Conference of Christian Y0uth. 3) Build theme around Christian community.
The following outline for the conference was agreed upon:
Tuesday Evening: A presentation of the character of the fellowship and program which has developed in the National Council. Youth message to the group. Wednesday Morning: 1. The speaker will give a sound descriptive foundation as to the nature of our relationship around which a fellowship can be organized; The character of the person around whom it is organized: The character of the God whom we worship. 2. Some of the current scenes put before the group. The threat of totalitaranism, indifference, secularism, etc. Planning Committee Meeting - 2 April 25, 1938
Wednesday Evening: 3. Some episodes presenting the problems which youth are having to face. Thursday Morning U, Christlikeness in The Christian Fellowship. Two-fold emphasis a. Resource for personal living b. Motivation for evangelism and Christian living. Thursday Evening: 5. The Town Hall Meeting, "The Christian Fellowship in a Warring World" Three points of view to be presented: a. Collective security b. Personal boycott c. Peaceful economic cooperation Friday Morning 6. World Mission - a Symposium for nationals. Saturday: 7. The Responsibility of the Church in the Christian Fellowship. Sunday Morning: 8. Sermon summarizing the conference - "Realizing the Christian Fellowship in a World of Conflict"
MOTION: Morrill: That the outline of the speeches be approved. Rose Motion carried.
Dr. Bollinger, in discussing the outline*expressed a thought that there is a distinct religious awakening on the part of students of the colleges. College students are turning again toward the church.
The next part of the report was on commissions. It was felt that the conference will be of much greater significance if groups are small enough to do sincere work and settle themselves down to the con viction for which they have foundation. Mr. Seitter presented 20 commission group topics, the first 19 of which were accepted. The 20th topic will be worked into the program of the conference elsewhere, Mr. Seitter asked that the Plans ing Committee grant the Program and Personnel sub-Committee the power to select speakers and contact resource persons who are to work into the plans of the con ference. The power to do this was granted.
The time given to commission work will be 9i hours. There should be an evening for folk festivals. Afternoon sessions should break not later than HtOO p. m. The sessions shall not hold late in the evening.
SUB-COMMITTEE ON REGISTRATION AND FINANCE: Beaty McDonald, reporting: Expenditures of conference (tentative and in part) Publicity $ 500 Recreation 100 Registration 250 Local...... •... 150 Postage* «••»-*. 75 Extra Clerical help.* 175 Fraternal Delegates.* 375 Daily Bulletin. •».•,.. 150 Reporting.k...... 100 Planning Committee Meeting - 3 April 25, 193g
Beaty McDonald was requested to make out two "budgets: one for $U,00 each for the registration of 6^0 persons: another for £'4,00 each for the registration of 750 persons.
MOTION: Bollinger: That a financial statement of policy be presented with Krug reference to fees paid to resource leaders. Motion carried.
MOTION: Will Bollinger: That the National Conference will pay the registration fees of the fraternal delegates. The delegates will take care of their other expenses themselves. Motion carried.
MOTION: Will McDonald: That delegates be selected by the youth groups of the Methodist Church. Motion carried.
MOTION: Will McDonald: That the ratio of adults to$arito be one to five (l to 5) Motion carried.
It was agreed that all visitors be charged regular registration fee. No one admitted without .credentials.
For special sessions 50^ for single session $1.00 per day
The meeting was adjourned at 9J10 National Council Meeting _,«*C*«$ warranton, Mo* |uQ8d&l» August 9, 1959s k;:50 - 5iOi3 Ex cutJvo Committee meeting 5:00 - 8s00 Dianer und free time 8 s 00 - 10100 iixeeutive Oosimitto® *»dneacUy, ^u*usl 30, 1959$ 8s 00 BreeOcfaat 9s00 - 9i50 Itevotiona for Exeoutivo 0o®ffiltt##f folio- od by me at Jung if &•#••«ary to eleor up work» 0tOG ~ Hegistratlon begins 10|40 - twiSm from the eaafc . • , 12s42 - train fpora thi .est Is 15 - ^paoial lunch. (Sot Included In confer.-^co expense) g$50 * ii@ei»a"-.tlon and* g©t-ao:-ualnt#d hour 5i30 - tea 4i50 - 5s 50 Opening Service of -orship, folio-lug the thema ''The Spirit :l of the Lord is U^on Me# . 6100 - 6 s 45" Dinner 6i45 - 8100 ,.ccoi»dl:\^ to the explanation giv#n at th# opening ?esaion in the afternoon* the .venin& will be given over to personal devotions, each tej himself la hts room or eleewhere on the campus. Guidance material i ill b@ provider, and it la the hop. ;;hat nil ill concentrate *nd meditate on the Bern® baalc issues at «pe#tf£#4 timess 7s30, 8;00, Bi'60* It reeanmend a good aleou tonightI Thursday, August 51, 1959s 7; DO - li-S#« 7S 50 - i:Vf 8$30 - 9t 30 ••ora-il, Sarfcle*, 1 yin,_ n foundation for our social '-.ctlon .orkf end including a talk by &Ml*l • ction Ch Irman, Frank Littell. IOSOO ~1£|00 Meet by --ork Group a as outlined on att'-.c^ed sroot, for Bible atudy end ©xpl ration of our oasle faith• l£*15 - Juuneh Is00 - 3s50 Free time 3s50 - &s3G ^ork Groups (sane groups as in the morning, meeting to ; work out problc jrojeeta for t ;c fe«ur» ) 6j00 - Dinner 6145 - 8f00 '^rm time 3s00 • 9?50 Work Groups* fh -roupa to clou® with a brief service' worship, informally* 11 to be through by 10s00.
Friday, September lf 1939 7?00 - Else 7t30 - Bre&kfast St 50 - 9s;$0 ' orahip service, including a talk by f#*M Friendship Chr-insan, 3r&«* JDemetriadee, outlining the field -nd ,lntin ; up the issues in mlaaions* IQsOO *12M ,1- atudy and expl-ration of our faith, in groups as Indie ted for Friday, attached §he#%« #* 12 s lb - Luneh It00 - 5:50 Wrm time 38 30 - 8*SO **ork Groups 6i00 - Dinner Si45 - 8f00 free time StOO - 9s3G fork Groupis, closing with devotions, a® before* Saturday, September 2, 1939 7 s 00 dim 7 ? 30' breakfast 8130 - 9s50 • orship service lotoo -IfciiOO Gen ral session! reports and diseusalon* 12815 - Lunch 1*00 - 5130 Free tlwe 5? 50 - 5:30 Reporte and discussion* 6100 Dinner 6i45 - Si 00 'Free time •f ' &t€b Closing tauln*4«| including elections• G*:46 * 9145 service of i orship In preparation for Communion, ltd hj Hay#s Be&ll. Sunday, 3mp%ember 5, 1959 7$00 - Kise 7t30 - Breakfast 9$00 * Clo s ing con a•cratIon ncl coiTjtunion service* led by Owen Guer ?
Hymn: ,fA Mighty Portress is Our God" (notebooks) Prayer Hymn: "0 God Our Holp in Ages Past" 0 God, our help In ages past, Our hope for vears to come,, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home ! Under the shadow of Thy throne, Still may wo dwell secure; Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defense is sure. Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From ovorlasting Thou art God, To endless years the same. A thousand ages, in Thy sight, Are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night, Before the rising sun. 0 God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come; Be Thou our guide while life shall last, And our eternal home 1 AMEN. Benediction: &£ .- *4L # # # « # •ptrnECCn W ENDATI0N8 FOR ACTION ON TnE EUROPEAN RENUGEE FROBLEP. The following action was taken at tne Warrenton meeting of the National SouncII of i:ethodist Youth (New Directions Page 18) "••Ve recommend that the Executive Committee of the National Council conduct an investigation to secure adequate information of the Eur opean Refugee problem and convey their findings to the National Councilmen as soon as possible together with suggestions for action1.' The Administrative Committee appointed a subcommittee to bring some specific recommendations to the Executive Committee for com plying with the above instructions . Following is the subcommittee reiort.
In the past few years., millions of people have been forced to flee for their lives, from manj of the countries of tue world. There have been refugees from Spain, China, Turkey, Poland, Germany, and other places, fleeing from conditions made unbearable through no fault of their own. As Christians, we should be concerned about the plight of all these members of suffering humanity, but we are especially interested in the European refugee problem because this is a phase we can do something about. The only European country following a systematic program, of race persecution is Germany, <*rhich Is the primary source of European refugees. In the only other mass migration, from Spain, there is hope that many of these refugees may be returned to Spain. According to German law, anyone with one Jewish grandparent is a Jew, This brings under the scope of the persecution many peo ple who are Christian by religion and would not be considered Jew ish by race in triis country. Jewish welfare societies are doing great work in getting Jewish refugees out of Germany, tut Christ ians are not doing so well. As a result, many nonAryan Christians in Germany are turning away from Christianity and embracing the Jewish faith, to come under the Jewish rescue efforts. Recently the Jews contributed several hundred thousand dollars to tne Christ ian rescue organizations. None of the refugee aid organizations proposes raising the quota of immigrants admitted to tie United States. Since 1933 the quota has been only partially filled. Last .year by strenuous eff orts the refugee organizations succeeded for the first time in app roximately filling tne quota, but this will be difficult to accom plish again^ One difficulty is in providing an affidavit that the prospect ive immigrant will not become a public charge, upon his arrival In this country. These are required before visas are granted. Steam ship fare is another problem. Many refugees now in the United States have a hard time making their adjustment to a strange count ry. They tend to concentrate in large cities in the East, where there are people who speak their own language. However, those communities cannot absorb all the refugees. Doctors and lawyers, especially, are needed in the smaller towns away from the Eastern seaboard. The refugee in a strange city is terribly in need of the support of organized religion and youth. RECOMMENDATIONS ON REFUGEES--PAGE 2 Stories are circulating that refugees add to the unemployed and displace Americans from jobs. Such stories are untrue, as the refugee generally creates more jobs than he takes. Many refugees have "been persecuted for tne crime of being successful in business, and are able to start businesses here which add to the wealth of the nation. There is no record of a single refegee who became a public charge. Anti-refugee propaganda is but one phase of anti- Semitism. Since anti-Semitism is at trie root of the European ref ugee problem, it must be combatted along with efforts to alleviate the present suffering., Some other Christian groups, notably the Presbyterians, Epis copalians, and Lutherans, have been in the forefront of the efforts to render a Good Samaritan service to the refugees. '-re hope that the National Council can bring Methodism into a place of prominence in this work.
SUGGESTIONS FOR ACTION BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. A. An article on the refugee problem could be written and published, •in the Epworth Herald and-or the Advocates. B. The Executive Committee should have a meeting' at Marcy Center to acquaint themselves with the problem. c. The Executive Committee should memorialize General Conference to make an appeal for help for the refugees, and. to authorize the Missionary Board to be the agent to promote tne appeal through the churches. D. The Executive Committee should recommend to the Department of Missionary Education, that the;y should prepare a pamphlet giv ing facts and an appeal for help for the refugees, similiar to the pamphlets issued by the Presbyterians, Episcopalians;, and Lutherans. E. The Executive Committee should recommend to the deans of Inst itutes, to get young refugees into the institutes. It is rec ommended, that the National Office of the National Council pre pare a list of young refugees who would be available for this purpose. (A list of names can be obtained from the Internat ional Student Serv&ce, and from, the American Committee to Aid Christian Refugees. Also, Marcp Center can give some names, f F. The Executive Committee should, appeal to the heads of Methodist Colleges to provide scholarships and aid to refugee young peo ple. The college representative -s of the National Council should be urged to follow through on this and make what con tacts they can in their wwn schools to push this program. consideration©! G. Room should be made for^this problem, and for representatives of it, on the program of the National Conference of Methodist Youth in 1940, Dr. Conrad Hoffman, whose help has been in valuable in preparing this report, will be glad to help if he is available at the time. RECOMMENDATIONS ON REFUGEES--PAGE 3 H. The National Council should urge that Central Office encourage, througn their channels1., study and action on the refugee problem, specifically through local third vice presir ents , and pref erably by preparing a packet on the problem. I. The National Council office should act as a clearing house for National Councilmen who wish to contribute money or otherwise aid. SUGGESTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS TO DO. The Executive Committee should issue, through the Newsletter or otherwise, material which will guide the individual National Councilmen to action. The following are suggestion® for action, for tne Executive committee to recommend to the individual Councilmen as a program of personal action and as projects which might be carried on in the conferecne, college, or missionary organization, and among local young people's groups in the conferences. A. Each councilman should inform himself on the refugee problem. 1. He should receive a packet, such as the one put out by the National Committee for Christian Refugees, giving facts and figures. 2. The pamphlet, "Amerioaxx and the Refugees" by Louis Adamic, is invaluable, as is tne Quaker pamphlet, "A Friendly Service for Refugees.1' 3. A bibliography of material on refugees should be made available . 4. The leading refugee organizations in tne United States should be made known. American Committee for Christian Refugees (Protestant) 297 - 4th Ave. New York City. American Friends Service Committee (^uaker) 20 S. 12th St. Philadelphia, Pa. National Refugee Council (Jewish) 165 W. 46th St. New York City, Catholic Committee for Refugees 123 E. 2nd St. New York City. E. One or more of the following projects may be found useful; it is not expected, that all will fit into, a given situation. 1. Raise funds, through Epworth Leagues, and then through the church as a whole if possible, to help the work of the refugee agencies. 2. Sponsor a refugee family. This is a project of a group of people aiding a family to make thei, adjustment to a strange land.. 3. Try to secure affidavits. Anyone who desires to come to tne United States must have an affidavit by some financially responsible person in the United States stat ing that he will guarantee that trier person wishing to come will never become a public charge. (Practically, this applies until the alien becomes a citizen~-5 years.) No affidavit—no passport. RECOkNENDATIONS ON REFUGEES-~FAGE 4 4. Provide money for steamship passage. German steamship compan ies are now demanding passage payment in advance in foreign money, which is not available inside Germany. Outside money sent to Germany Is intercepted by the British blockade, so the only way to get a person out of Germany is for someone to pay his fare to the American office of the steamship company. 5. Extend hospitality to refugees at summer camps. 6. Provide hospitality In homes, etc. 7. Offer help to settlements and other organizations that are trying to care for refugees. 8. Since the refugee, coming out of a conflict situation, needs not oniy material but spiritual relief, promote fellowship with refugees and help them establish contact with the church. SUGGESTIONS FOR NATIONAL OObNCIi^iEN ON HOW TO COMBAT ANTISEklTISM. It is not enough to offer relief to those who are caught in these terrible circumstances. We must also combat the things that cause the perseoution--an£iSemitiarn and racial hatred. A. The Missionary Education Movement has now in preparation a Social Action booklet on "Jews and Christians," to be pub lished this spring. Dr. Conrad Hoffman will be the author.- Wide distribution of this leaflet is recommended, and Coun cilmen should urge its use as a textbook by study groups in local situations. B. Study of this problem should be encouraged in conference and Institute situations. C. Semitic peoples should be included in our interracial fell owship programs. D. Articles in church and secular press on antiSemitism should be pushed. and other ways
Respectfully submitted . T ruman K i rkpa t rIck. chmn. Subcommittee Feb. 2, 1940 WORSHIP SERVICE WORLD FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION Friday, Sept. 1 19 3 9 PRELUDE; "The Lord's Prayer" Malotte-Dies MEDITATION (Adapted from poetry and scripture) HYMN: "0 Young and Fearless Prophet" (#17, notebook) READING; "The Soul of Jesus Is restless today" #"The soul of Jesus is restless today; Christ is tramping through the spirit world, Compassion In his heart for the fainting millions; He trudges through China, through Poland, Through Russia, Austria, Germany, Armenia; Patiently he pleads with the church, Tenderly He woos her. The wounds of his body are bleeding afresh For the sorrows of His shepherdless people. We beselge Him with selfish petitions, We weary Him with our petty ambitions, From the needy we bury Him in piles of carved stone, Wo obscure Him in the smoke of stuffy Incense, We drown His voice with the snarls and shrieks of our disgruntled bickerings, We build temples to him with hands that are bloody, We deny Him in the needs and sorrows of the exploited least of his brethren,. The soul of Jesus Is restless today5 But eternally undismayed." - CR. Mitchell PRAYER; (Let us pray aloud, in unison; let us pray slowly and with deep moaning) "Saviour divine, Who perpetually for suffering humanity Dost bear the burden, The dread, relentless burden of redemption, We pray Thee that we thy servants today May, wi th the se w e ak hands, Uplift a little corner of the weight which crushes Thee. "Grant unto us that we may share in thy holy mystery of pain, Thy sacrament of agony, Which redoemeth the world. Give us courage of heart, That we may drink with Thee a little of Thy cup, Thy bitter cup of humiliation, of loneliness, of suffering. Ennoble us this day with a share in Thy work of redemption." Amen - J.S. Hoyland MESSAGE; "That We May Know Him——That We May Be Witnesses." Leader* "Jesus born in poverty, workman at Nazareth, lover of all children of God, Responses "Teach us to love one another. Leaders "Jesus, in whom all the nations of the earth are one, in whom Is neither bond nor free, black nor white, brother of all, Responses *Teach us to love one another. Leaders "From hatred and malice that crush human life, from contempt of others that destroys personality, from selfishness that brings suffering to others, from op pression and injustice that stifle growth, from re luctance to trace our common kinship with thy children everywhere, from mis under standing of thy purpose which prevents thy kingdom, Responses -'Turn us aside, CLord. Leader^ "into an appreciation for the gifts of all races and nationalities-, Into an increasing sense of human worth, into a growing desire for brotherhood, into a deepen ing consecration to thy kingdom, Responses "Lead us, 0 Lord, Leaders MWe pray, Lord of all, who lovest all men, for a new America, a new Europe, a new Asia, a new world, where in every race may be free. R e s p on s e: "Re ceIve our prayer, our Chr is t."
HYMN; "These Things Shall Be" (Notebook)
PRAYER OP COMMITMENTS "Our Father, who art In heaven, may thy kingdom come. Many times we have offered this prayer, and we offer It once again. Rut we confess that we have been slow to understand what thy king dom Is. We arc like the disciples of old, who desired for them selves places of power when Christ should come in his kingdom. Bring to our remembrance again, we pray thee, the Master's own word that the Kingdom of God is first of all within us, a great power of self-sacrificing love working itself out into the life of the world, to transform it and to bring it into conformity with thy will. Everywhere around us we see thy kingdom denied and thy rule rejected. We see greed, and tyranny, and selfishness. We see the hand of man raised against his brother, and thos e whom thou dost desire to live together In love contending against one anothc-i in hate. Give to us, 0 God, a vision, of that better day for whose coming the Redeemer died, when the good of all shall be the law for each. To the realization of that vision we dedicate ourselves anew. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen." '•*" .... " '#s
-- Edwin Lewis
HYMN: "Come Forth 0 Youth of Every Race and Nation" WORSHIP SERVICE Saturday, September 2, 1939 /? rDELUDE: The Sanctus ------Gounod JALL TO WORSHIP: (Leader) The hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth. For the Father seeketh such to worship Him. God. is a Spirit. Let us worship Him in spirit and in truth. Seek ye the Lord while He may be found; call ye upon Him while He is near, -- \4$\ "God of Grace and God of Glory" (No, 32 in Notebook) ^AYERi (Leader) HYMN; Faith of our fathers I living still In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword, 0 how our hearts beat high with joy Whene'er we hear that glorious word i Faith of our fathers, holy faith I We will be true to thee till death. Faith of our fathers I we will strive To win all nations unto thee, And through the truth that comes from God Mankind shall then be truly free* Faith of our fathers, holy faith S We will be true to thee till death. Faith of our fathers I we will love Both friend and foe in all our strife, And preach thee,too, as love knows how By kindly words and virtuous life; Faith of our fathers, holy faith 1 We will be true to thee till death. Amen. MESSAGE: The Faith That Is Within Us. AN AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Group Seated) (Let us sincerely affirm and examine the basic elements of our faith. The leader will indicate when we should pass on to the next affirmation.) - - - We believe in the one God, Maker and Ruler of all things, Father f call men; the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and It We believe in Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh, our Tea-* *•* ample, and Redeemer, the Saviour of the world, We believe in the Holy Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort and for strength. (Let us sing ) - Spirit of God, descend upon my heart; Wean it from earth; thro' all its pulses move; Stoop to my weakness, mighty as Thou art, And make me love Thee as I ought to love. \
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We believe in the forgiveness of sins, in the life of love and prayer, and in grace equal to every need. We believe in the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testa ments as the sufficient rule both of faith and of practice. We believe in the Church as the fellowship for worship and for service of all who are united to the living Lord. We believe in the kingdom off God as the divine rule in human society.and in the bortherhood of man under the Fatherhood of God . We believe in the final triumph of righteousness, and in the life everlasting. Amen.
MN: "Thine Is The Glory" (Notebooks) COMMUNION SERVICE Sunday, September 3, 1939 9:00 A.M.
Worshipers will enter quietly and rej&snn in meditation during the choral singing
HYMNS BY THE CHOIR HYMN; "COME YE DISCONSOLATE" - (Congregation standing) Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish, Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel, Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Joy of the desolate, Light of the straying, Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure J Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot cure*" Here see the Bread of Life; see waters flowing Fo rth from the throne of God, pure from above: Come to the feast of love; come, ever knowing Earth has no sorrow but heaven can remove^ Amen. MESSAGE _---.---- by Rev. Owen M. Geer COMMUNION SERVICE HYMN* "ONCE TO EVERY MAN AND NATION" Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide. In the strife of truth with falsehood, For the good or evil side; Some great cause, God!s new Messiah, Offering each the bloom or blight, And the choice goes by forever, 'Twixt that darkness and that li^ht, Then to side with truth is noble, When we share her wretched crust . Eire her cause bring fame and profit, And 'tis prosperous to be just; Then it is the brave man chooses While the coward stands aside. Till the multitude make virtue Of the faith they had denied* By the light of burning martyrs, Christ, Thy bleeding feet we traci Toiling up new Calvaries ever with the cross that turns not back; New occasions teach new duties, Time makes ancient good uncouth; They must upward still and onward, Who would keep abreast of truth Though the cause of evil prosper, Yet !tis truth alone is strong: Though her portion be the scaffold, And upon the throne be wrong; Yet that scaffold sways the future, And,behind the dim unknown, Standeth God within the shadow Keeping watch above His own. Amen. BENEDICTION *
A WORD OF EXPLANATION
The enclosed program for the coming meeting of the National Council of Methodist Youth has been prepared by a group of Executive Committee members who felt that the proposed schedule of the planning committee would not do the thing that was needed at this time. It was felt by this group that we needed a more basic study of our faith than our traditional schedule provides.
The enclosed program provides different emphases on different days* Wednesday is devotional, Thursday has been set aside for social action and five work groups will study in this general field. The morning meeting will be devoted to Bible study, the afternoon and evening to working out what this will mean in our own lives, our local groups, and the National Council. On Friday we would follow the same procedure in the general field of missions and world Christianity. The joint committee on youth organization in the new church will meet both days, except that in the morning sessions they will share in the regular Bible study*
Many leaders who were asked to share in the earlier schedule will not find a specific assignment in this arrangement. Although they may not hold particular responsibilities, they are expected to share just as vitally in the deliberations at Warrenton. The preparations already made can still be a vital contribution to the general thinking of the group and need not "be lott in any case. They will be expected to share this as opportunity arises.
Others may find themselves in entirely new fields. Their willingness to fit in as needed is likewise deeply appreciated. Personal letters from Franklin Littell and Grace Demetriades will suggest to many of the leaders the possibilities of their fields.
No change was made in the leadership of worship and recreation. Karl Downs and Glenn Martin will be responsible for these activities, respectively.
This program will be submitted to the Council at the first session for action, the National Council having full authority over its own program and course of action.
Thomas R. Pendell Executive Secretary
P.S. Everyone is requested to bring a Bible. Littell: Rural Problems K'y -. i'0 Amber Van Mary Moore, T. Rayton Jones.
General text: Luke 4s 14-20. f^/ What was Jesus' attitude toward the church ? What significance V- attaches to His starting in the Temple ? Did he remain resron- sible to the Temple all His life and ministry ? What do we learn concerning our own responsibility to the existing church ? "That is revealed in the text concerning his fame at that time ? Did men look to Him for leadership even though they did not follow as rilscinl.es ? What is the difference between disci pi eship and spectator status ? 'Vhy-^rd-~t-JTe:/"'-2rtTok''+o -RtttT r/hat"~wa's"the no»- e^hmeni that man Him leader""?
What does the text from Isaiah say concerning His miniutry ? His
message ? 1 1^'L'f In^ Matthew 7; 24-28 what more do we learn about the message ? Why I were the neonle astonished ? What was the nature of Jesus1
^ \L / authority ' 1 flttXtezo T^£ }&J£e i *y*>t J Wha does His message and calling, His authority, mean to us ? ' What is the nature of our discipleship ? What should be the nature o^ our gospel ? What is our authority to preach and work ? VJf In Maxtnew In general terns, how does this apply in the field, of Hura"1 Problems % a^lP^a- is bringing glad tidings to the noor, release to the captives i* J® '" ' " J" \ J/rxl liberty to the bruise^> f _„,, .-«i.r.ww»B««w*<» I a PV • . asftot no t ysE .T , eioOM \ -M :1 : ixsi f • rei X eonsoi' ? rir/ii' -nocfasT nlei V•J ew ' ' f ;1 . "Ir e ' ?''••'•. | ;: P« 1 ' t trri ' Ki : • • i ton fell i "ve f a tcr toel 6 fieewfe* \ ? - •'-"•'' CT8 ? ' •• ' eonoo txet OH! .??-.. ' r o s ! on Q ' y ? ' • ': I c in of y" ' : ' ^o ejtiffitt ••• \ VAJ I rBTofl to ; ' nl i 4 ••' [»-r , TOOC e-rft o " • tTcf ? ?f' Of* 9 TO* fl ffot ' 3l r4- 0+ v;1 T ' ff 5 T ;-.:.„'. ?Qff$ p>,pgf j» r.c*)©x ft j Memorandum k November 16, 1939 99 Claremont Ave* Hew York City Because of the way in which the warrenton meeting was planned, both John owomley ?;nd myself asked that the Report should "be sent out to the members of the Executive Committee for addition, correction, review, before issued officially from the office. At Nashville, again, we were toll that it would be done, After considerable delay, the Report was apparec^ly issued. The first time that I heard anything about it was whei: George Houser came to me and said that he had re ceived his copy* and that it did not contain several important motions made by him on tie cay before adjournment at the request cf jyaber Van and Grace Demet-iades. (The Executive Secretary had written to me and requested- duplicates of my own motions, which 1 entered and offered to supply any others needed fromray notes • At that time I also reminded him that we we-e to see copy before it went to the field,...,) So far neither Harris nor myself have seen the neport at. all, although we have coif^WniccHed to tie' 'ofirioe'~a~prdtes,u, against' sending* it out with out doing wha"* was promised and have said that we have not received any copies, fne most that we know about it is what persons have said or written (aiother note cams from Hayes Beall today aicne the same lines): 1) it is utterly inadequate, and omits a cood many important and needed tiinga from the meeting; 2} letters and complaints have 3 cease s as to vhy we haven 1 started with the Hand-books4 conferences, institutes, md personal communications to carry out the Varrenton meet lag* a irte&t*... * in the meantime the delay continues» At '/arisnton a motion made by John &agee covered the use of the Peaoe i'ast und. Apparently it was among those lost* for the communica tion reoeiv d from the rfficf at the first of the week said that the money had b3en apportioned between the World Peace Commission, Ycuth Committee /gainat War, and tae National Council for Prevention of 'Tar., The implication was that a Fallot had been taken, but we did not reoeiv any such ompiunication until just the day before a letter came saying that the excision had been 2iade* I seriously question whether any bod; besides ti ft Executive Jpiamiytee. has power to make™tsake ; ^ reason wfT, it "seems Too bao isHbeoause we Have" itiTleT^inland the chance to help upoort a field secretary in the peace field ourselves; John Swomley U working for the Fellowship of T?ece-ac illation, and we have been try a;; to raiee JOI&3 money among Methodists to allow his working with Spwirtfc LeaguiS and sther Ilethodist groups up there. If the matte? had come to our attention before the decision was made, we should cer tainly lute urged this latter project, as a means of cementing our coop- eratio ^ith th; FOB, axufi for the project's own sake. Pe haps wh*n the Report comes to our attention, SQ tha£ real work can be^.n, it Will seerc less serious* But at the present tijfae it cer tainly seems ai though a supplement to the Warrenton report should be drawn rp., incJUding a food many important things left cut of the first one, e.c giving a little more of the atmosphere that was there. It seeaa too bid that a meeting which has been greeted as an important turning point in the development of our movement and that of Protestant youth work s a wfcjle (see editorial in The Christian centurj, Sent, 20th, po li;5] eh-ild be so poorly reported"; ahlTtEe" result is that we are invoJr** ir- difficulties over use of money, clearance on reporting it self and ..re held up on several activities F H T. MIFUTES of the njmtm COMMITTEE for the HATIOML CONFERENCE OF METHODIST YOUTH Friday, February 23, 19^0 Lawson "Ytt The meeting was called to order by Tom Pendell, who gave a background state ment and pointed oat the task before the committee. Miss Leona Barrett was elected secretary, Truman Kirkpatrick, Herman Will and Beaty McDonald were nominated for the office of Chairman of the group. After lengthy discussion of qualifications, etc., Herman Will was elected to the chairmanship by a majority vote. Dr. Staples led the group in a short worship service. Chairman Herman Will presented again the pertinent questions before the group for the evening: What needs to be accomplished at this year's conference? What will the youth of Methodism come seeking? How can this be met? How can the young people be enlisted in the imperative Christian cause at this hour in the world's history? Should we attempt to give them skills and techniques in Christian living? If so, how? What shall be the theme for the Conference? In what ways will the theme be worked out? What types of activity will the Conference include? And, the following bits of business need immediate attention! Official Photographer Time and Place of Conference Matter of dividing work into committees and sub-committees. Time and place of future meetings, need for more members, etc. Motion made and seconded to accept the above agenda. Carried. The following comments were gleaned in answer to the questions: What should the Conference accomplish? What will the delegates come seeking? What shall be the theme of the conference? EMPHASES An ecumenical inclusiveness Biblical basis Christian reconstruction techniques Empowering of youth Christian convictions v Local church helps (city, rural) Planning Committee Minutes - 2 WHAT YOUTH WILL COME LOOKING FOR Guidance Techniques Wanting the HOW WHAT SHOULD THE CONFERENCE ACCOMPLISH? Dedicated Ohristian Individuals - ready for action Creating the Kingdom - how? Spiritual resources sufficient to stand test. POSSIBLE THEMES "Resources for Christian Living" "Christus Victor" "Christ Victorious" "Christ Over All" "Christians in an Un-Christian Society" "Creative Christian Discipleship in a World at War" "Creative Christian Discipleship in Action" "The Christian Imperative for the New Day" "Christian Action for a new Day" "Creating the Christian Community" "Christian Youth Facing a New Order "Realistic Christian Discipleship in an Hour of Crisis" "Train for Christian Reconstruction" "Eyes to a New World of Fellowship, Thought and Action" "Christian Youth Challenges the World" " Christian Patterns in a Pagan World" "Christians for the New Day" "Christians Facing the Future" "Creating the Christian Community" "Commitment of Life to Life" "Christian Imperative for the New Day" "These Things Must Be J" GENERAL SUGGESTIONS: (or shall we say, Miscellaney?) Pick out other denomination Youth leaders How? Discover and use Christianity for Personal Use. The words "Builders" or "Building" should be in the title to offset the word, "Destroy". Aa evaluation and history of the NCMY. Two groups are interested in this assembly. Young people and the church itself. Remember the eyes of the church are on this meeting. Youth wants something extremely practical. Techniques and aids in personal and social living. Have the slogan in English Remember race includes the non-Aryan as well as the Negroes, Japanese, etc. Suggestion: Get group of refugees to conference. Not as exhibits. Planning Committee Minutes - 3 Recognize that the group is young ... don't talk above their heads. Motion made and seconded that a committee be appointed by the chairman to consider the above suggestions and present a Theme at the next meeting. Carried. Committee: Beaty McDonald, Chrm. Gilbert Nee Mrs. Bollinger - alternative (Emily Hodder) Duane Manning Dave Bradley Motion made that this same committee consider the placement of the Confer ence, bringing in three selections for the final choice to be made by the entire group. Carried. It was decided that the dates set for the Conference should stand: August 27 - Sept, 1 Motion made and seconded that the following committees be set up to begin work on details at once: Motion carried. Program - Personnel Recreation Transportation Publicity Registration & Finance - Business Management Local Arrangements. Motion made and seconded that the officers (Will, Barrett, Pendell) nominate persons for these various committees after individual choices had been indicated. Carried, Motion made and seconded that Tom Pendell be empowered to contract for the official Conference Photographer. Carried, The next meeting will be held on March Sth at the Lawson Y. M. C. A. Meeting adjourned. Leona Barrett, Sec'y BRIEF RESUME OF THE SITUATION There will be in the new church three divisions of the youth work as at present: the Youth Department including the Epworth League: the Student Depart ment including the Lesley Foundations; and the Missionary Groups. The two larger groups, the youth and student departments, are part of the Board of Education and their headquarters will be in Nashville, Tennessee. The missionary groups will operate out of the Board of Missions and Church Extension from New York City. There were no major changes in the youth legislation, the whole matter being referred to a new youth commission as follows: The purpose of a national gathering as stated below was understood to mean for the purpose of organizing the new national youth organization. "Paragraph . There shall be a Commission set up by the Board of Edu cation to conduct an immediate study of the program and organization of Methodist youth. 'The commission, at least half of whom shall be youth, shall be composed of eight adult members of the General Board of Education, four persons select ed by the General Board of Missions and Church Extension, six youth members of the General Board of Education and six additional young people, one from each Jurisdiction, to be selected oi' the young people of each Jurisdiction. "The World Peace Commission and the Board of Temperance shall each be in vited to appoint one adult and one youth to membership on the commission. "Any other group concerned with the program of Methodist youth may be in vited to send resource, persons and materials as the commission deems necess ary. "The staff members of the several agencies involved shall be invited to sit with this commission without the privilege of voting. "It is understood that the respective Boards and Commissions shall be re sponsible for the expenses of their representatives. "The Board of Education shall take care of the expenses of the six addi tional youth delegates elected from the Jurisdictions. "This commission shall be authorized, to formulate a proposed plan for the organization of the youth of the Methodist Church in conformity with Paragraph 1127 of the 1939 Discipline and if it seems advisable it shall call together at an early date a delegated National gathering of Methodist Youth. "The staffs of the Youth divisions or departments of the existing Board of Education are directed to continue without curtailment the present youth programs, with such correlations as have been or may be authorized by the Joint Committee or by any agency created for the purpose by the General Conference, pending the organization of the new Board of Education." / NATIONAL COUNCIL OFFICE 7^0 RUSH STREET CHICAGO, ILL. March 15th, 19U0. Dear Friend: The program sub-committee of the National Conference planning committee will meet next Tuesday, March 19th, at seven o'clock, in the Log Cabin Room on the Third Floor of the Lawson YMCA, We were unable to secure a room off the cafeteria. Those desiring to come at six for dinner will undoubtedly find other members of the committee to dine with in the cafeteria. We are asking that you come ready with suggestions as to the form and content for the National Conference We will want to have a pretty definite picture of the Conference's general program by the close of the meeting, ^ Sincerely^yours, / //- / Up / Thomas R. Pendell. TRP;mc Minutes of the Planning Committee for the National Conference of Methodist Youth Friday, March 8, 19U0. Lawson "Y" The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Herman Will, Group was led in prayer by Dr. Gratz. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Beaty McDonald gave the report of the committee selected to locate the place for the National Conference: No report from Wisconsin as yet, Ohio Wesleyan: Quite favorable. Auditorium seats l600. Ample commission rooms. Recreation facilities available. Cost of room and board $10. No race discrimination at school. Lakeside: Cannot accommodate the group this year. Lake Junaluska: Dr. Barclay's recommendation. Dr. Staples pointed out that the Southern Church is not cooperating with his conference, but are holding their own conference on this site earlier in the summer. It was thought that since this was the case, we should keep our conference further north. Central Church - Detroit: Tom brought the invitation from the Littells to hold the conference at Central Church. However, the housing problem may be expensive for the conference. Tom will investigate this place more thoroughly. Winona Lake: This site to be investigated further. University of Syracuse: Tom points out that it is used by various other groups for conferences. The group felt that it was too far east. Lake Geneva: Conference Point Camp is not available at that time. College camp has Bishops retreat tfeen. Beaty made a motion that the matter of place be referred to the officers for further investigation. Seconded by Mrs. Bollinger. This motion was deferred until later in the meeting. Chairman Herman Will again presented the matter of selecting a theme. The sub committee reported: That after re-thinking the entire situation again, the com mittee presents an entirely new approach and suggests the following themes: "Creative Living in a World of Need," or "Creative Living in a Crumbling World." It was pointed out by Tom that the theme should strike the keynote of the confer ence. He also felt that the phrase Creative Living was trite, and that the entire theme was too similar to the one used at Boulder. Tom then suggested the theme, "Called for days like these" or "Called for such a day as this." After much detailed discussion, the following were suggested to be added to the list presented: "Living Creatively Today" "Christians in Action" "Christian Action in a Crisis" "Let's Go." "Christians, Act V "The Christian Challenge for a Crumbling World" "Build Christian" "Live Christian" BLive Christian Today" "Christian Youth" "Awake and Act," A letter from Harold Ehrensperger was read which contained his thoughts concernhg the theme and content of the conference. This letter was referred to the program planning sub-cammittee. After much discussion it was decided to refer to the original list made at the previous meeting and eliminate those phrases which we now deemed obsolete, and pick out the ones-that still were pertinent. The use of Hymn phrases was suggested. The though of using a declaration rather than a command was presented. The follow ing list of themes were presented for a straw vote: We Build With Thee Creative Living in a World of Need Arise, 0 Youth, and Build Christian Youth Awake and Act Christian Discipleship in Action Called for days like these Build Christian Creating the Kingdom Living Creatively Today The Call to Action Living Creatively Arise for Christian Reconstruction Building the World Christjaa Today Not With Swords Loud Clashing 11 votes were cast for "We Build With Thee" and 13 for "Living Creatively Today," and smaller numbers for the others,, A second vote was taken with "We Build With Thee" receiving ten votes and "Living Creatively Today" receiving two votes, with a number not voting. A motion was made to adopt the theme, "We Build With Thee." Seconded. Carried. Herman read the list of committees: PROGRAM - PERSONNEL Chairman, Thomas R. Pendell Gilbert Nee Truman Kirkpatrick John Swomley Gail Soules E.L, Staples Beula Brigham Dave Bradley Emily Hodder James L. Farmer Bob Hayden H.W. Mcpherson Grace Demetriades Ed Still W. C. Barclay Frank Littell Hi el Bollinger F.A. Lindhorst Milo Himes Edith Bollinger C.F. Boss Neil Swanson Roger Ortmayer Maria %uirre Mary Moore Duane Manning Mrs. Rodeheaver Harriet Lewis Littell Plus chairmen of other sub-committees and other interested persons. TRANSPORTATION RECREATION Leslie Feige Lawrence Eisenberg - Chairman Jim Griffith Nodie Sampson Bob Poorman Duane Manning Hi el Bollinger - Chairman Truman Kirkpatrick Vance Rogers REGISTRATION AND FINANCE PUBLICITY Beaty McDonald - Chairman Bob Rowley - Chairman Bob Hayden Harold Ehrensperger Virginia Pedersen W. E. J. Gratz Leslie Ross M.A. Morrill. Edith Hall Virginia Pedersen C. Loughlin Betty Burns Leona Barrett Dorotha Williams (Contact for Local Arrange ments committee) Tom moved that L. Eisenberg and his field committee be the recreation sub committee for the conference, and that there be no Chicago people on it. Seconded. Carried. Herman explained the duties of the various sub-commit tees. A motion was made to approve the nominations as read. Seconded* Carried. These committees will meet within two weeks. Motion deferred was brought up for a vote. It was moved that the matter of selecting the place for the conference be considered further by the officers and presented at the next meeting of the program sub-committee for decision. A motion was made for adjournment. Seconded. Carried. Respect&lly, Leona Barrett, Secretary. / MINUTES OF PROGRAM SUB - CCBMIT TEE 19UO March 19 Log Cabin Room Lawson Y.M.C.A. The meeting was called to order by the chairman, Tom Pendell. Beaty McDonald led the group in a short prayer. Bob Rowley was elected secretary. There was discussion of what authority the committee had to make decisions for the general program-planning committee. It was de cided that the opinions of the group would probably be adopted by the general committee. The meeting began with reports by the chairman and mem bers of the committee on places which had been considered for the National Conference. The situation with regard to each: Wichita, Kansas - Unable to swing it. Delaware, Ohio - Well able to take care of conference, but it was felt that the price was high ($9.25 to $10 for the week) Berea, Kentucky- A motion was made and seconded that the conference , , be held here, but it was not carried. Price of $2 per day is/higner than in 193^. ($7*50 for week). But it was pointed out that Berea entertains professionally as can no other college. Middle of July would be best for this place. Central Church, Detroit - Truman Kirkpatrick had personally visited it. Facilities in the church excellent, but most of staff will be gone at end of August. Housing poor and expensive in hotels and homes. A race problem. University of Wisconsin - Tom Pendell awaiting letter from here. Facil ities adequate and Wesley Foundation is eager to have conference. It was pointed out by Dr. Bollinger that better results might be obtained if committee acted through . Foundation instead of dealing directly with President's office. Winona Lake, Indiana - No answer to letter. Tom Pendell is going there to investigate Monday. There was discussion of the southern situation - whether it would look like "throwing down the gauntlet" if the conference were held in the south the first year of unification. It was felt that it would be better not to have it in the south. Dr. Barclay thought it would be better not to return to the same place (Berea) a second time. Motion made and seconded that the motion to hold the conference at Berea be tabled for the present. Later, it was voted that decision as to place be deferred until the next meeting. The chairman read some possible additional themes for the conference to see if any of them appealed to the majority more than "We Build With Thee," Minutes of Program Planning Committee - 2 which had already been decided upon. Straw votes were taken. It was decided to let the chosen theme ride. The major portion of the meeting was given over to extended discuss ion of the set-up of the conference - how the program for the week should be organized. Tom Pendell explained at the outset the difference between the "horizontal" plan and the "vertical" plan used at Warrenton. There was dis cussion of such points as Advantages and disadvantages of large and small groups: Whether there should first be small groups - in which neophytes might feel more free to spea.k - or general meetings, with presentation of theme, after which people could select small groups, led by an expert, on the particular topic the;' wished to go into. Need for carefully-chosen pastors who are experts in their particular lines The dubious value of lengthy final reports. Need for freedom in delegates' choice of what they talk about in meetings. Arbitrary topics, it was felt by some, are undesirable. The value of a "bull session" quality in the small group meetings. Need for resolutions such as adopted in previous years - such as that re garding housing of Negroes - and for making ones in future which could be followed. Grading of groups. Possibility of contact - by visitation, movies, personal representatives, with socio-economic situations. The chairman suggested that members of the group who felt so in clined draw up some possible plans for the conference from the evenings dis cussion and submit them at the next meeting. The chairman raised the question of the official hymnal. After discussion it was moved and seconded that Singing Youth should be the hymnal, providing adequate hymnals were not available. Next meeting on Tuesday, March 26, committee to be notified, of location. Adjournment Bob Rowley, Secretary NATIONAL COUNCIL OF METHODIST YOUTH 7U0 RUSH STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 19^0 MARCH 26 Thomas R. Pendell Executive Secretary TO MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL On motion of Frank Littell, Social Action Chairman, the NCMY Executive Committee at its recent meeting voted that a consignment_of ten reports of the National Anti-War Congress held in Chicago during the Christmas holidays be sent to each councilman for distribution. It was felt that putting youth in touch with this active movement was one of the best ways to mobilize youth for peace. Enclosed are your ten copies. They sell for 10<£ each. Return the money and any unsold copies to our office by April 25th if possible, This will allow you to keep them over the time of the Student Strike, If you wish further time, write the office. ANTI-WAR STAMPS Anti-War stamps are now available. They come in sheets of 100 and sell for l Let's stamp the country for peace] And let's make it stick] Have your group send in its order today. SPECIAL OFFER The National Council of Methodist Youth makes this special offer to all its members: Each councilman ordering one sheet at the retail price or five or more sheets for a Methodist organization at the whole sale price will be given, if he desires it, a free one year's member ship in the Youth Committee Against War. This special offer closes April 30th, Act today.' Enclosures PROGRAM AND PERSONNEL SUB-COMMITTEE for the I9U0 NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF METHODIST YOUTH English Room 19^0 April 2 Lawson YMCA Hie meeting opened at 7:10 P.M. with prayer by Duane Manning, The minutes were approved to-date. The chairman reviewed the decisions to-date, The group immediately began holding up emphases and out lining the program for the Conference, (See Chart for decisions) Truman Kirkpatrick, Hiel Bollinger, and Edward Staples were appointed as a committee to interview Harold Ehrensperger as to the suitability of a drama that might be put on by the Wesley Players, It was decided that there should be opportunity for questions after each address. Possible empha.ses include: Reconciliation — the Christian's Method The Church. It's function in society today War. International Order Unemployment Ecumenicity World mission of the Christian Religion The Christian Faith Christian persons Economic Order Racial prejudices? Refugees We must emphasize the "How". On motion of Kirkpatrick and second of Griffith it was voted to reconsider the official hymnal. A new edition of "Hymns and Songs" is to come out this fall and Dr. Gratz will write to see what intro ductory price we can secure. Dr. Staples will see that the others are taken off our hands. Action was deferred until the next meeting. After setting time and place of the next meeting, the com mittee adjourned. Bob Rowley Beaty McDonald TUESDAY WEDiKESDAY THURSDAY 7:30 Breakfast 7:30 Breakfast ! Si 13 Organ moments 8:15 Organ moments S:30 Worship 8:30 Worship 8:45 "Living Bible" 8:45 "Living Bible" 9:15 Announcements 9:15 Announcements 9:30 ADDRESS 9:30 ADDRESS "The Christian Faith" "Reconciliation" REGISTRATION 10:30 Recess 10:30 Pho to graph 10:45 Youth SYMPOSIUM 11:00 Commissions Reports from the "Front" Issues 11:1+5 Dismiss 12:15 Lunch 12:15 Lunch 1:30 * Commissions 1:30 Commissions REGISTRATION 3tOO Recreation 3:00 Recreation 6:30 Supper 6:30 Supper 6:30 Supper 7:^5 Organ Moments 8:00 Party 7:^5 Community Sing 8:00 Opening Worship 8:00 Special Ho's. 3:20 "Welcome" 8:15 ADDRESS 8:45 Keynote -General Survey 9:30 Dismissal : FRIDAY SATURDAY SUHDAY 7:30 Breakfast 7:30 Breakfast 8:30 Breakfast 8:15 Organ Moments 8:15 Organ Moments 9:15 Organ moments 8:30 Worship 8:30 Worship 9;30 "Living Bible" 8:45 "Living Bible" 8:45 "Living Bible" io:00 COMMITMENT 9:15 Announcements 9:15 Announcements SERVICE 9:30 "THE CHURCH" 9«30 ADDRESS 10:45 Break 10:30 Go to Commissions 10:30 Resolutions 11:00 CLOSING SERVICE 10:45 Commissions Emphasizing "how" 12:15 Lunch 12:15 Lunch 12:15 ' Dinner 1:30 Commissions 1:30 Resolutions GOOD—BYE Emphasizing "how" 3:00 Recreation 3:00 Recreation 6:30 Supper ' 6:30 Supper 7:45 Community Sing 7:45 Community Sing 8:00 Special No's 8:00 Special 8:15 T01W MSSTIHO 8:15 DRAMA RATIONAL COUFCIL OFFICE 740 Rush Street Chicago, Illinois April 12, 1940 Dear Committee member: The Program Sub-Committee will meet at 7-00 P.M. next Wednesday, April 17th, in the Log Cabin Room, 3rd floor, Lawson Y.7"r.C.A., with the possibil ity it may be changed to the English Room next door. As you can see by the enclosed minutes we will be deep in the problem of personnel, both for major addresses and commissions. We need your counsel. TOM PENDELL i|r4t4r!#4titi4titF$# BUDGETS Based on paid registration of: 700 850 1000 Leadership $12S0 $1500 $1800 Honoraria Board and room Travel Clerical help 100 150 200 Postage 150 175 200 Publicity and promotion 600 600 600 Registration 400 500 600 Notebooks Badges Printing and supplies Conference administration 250 400 500 Recreation 25 50 75 Miscellaneous 25 25 25 Totals 2800 3400 4000 Program expense Mimeographing ik stc 3I0 sk sk tk Supplies Local expense PROGRAM AND PERSONNEL SU3-C0MMITTE] Tom Pendell, Chairman Dr. Staples was appointed chairman of the committee to see about the drama and asked to report back next time. Carl Sumner Knopf will be-unable to take "The Living Bible". Herman Will moved that Dr. Bollinger and Mr, Ehrensperger be consulted re garding the qualifications of Meylenburg and Bayliff, and that the Executive Sec retary, using his own judgment, then go ahead and write one of these men, offering him the same amount as Knopf - expenses, plus a $50 honorarium, The motion was seconded and carried. Tom read a tentative schedule of themes for different addresses and sessions, all of them phrases from the hymn tfWe would be building.". PLANNING COMMITTEE - PROGRAM SUB-COMMITTEE, NATIONAL CONFERENCE - 2 There was general approval by the group although a few felt they perhaps would not need to be based so completely on the hymn. A couple of suggestions were made and received with approval: That Bishop Kern, the leading progressive of the Southern Church, be asked to come to the Conference, for the whole five days if possible, and that he be paid an honorar ium if need be. And that the "biggest shots" who had been suggested for the con ference leadership b« contacted immediately. The following outline describes the extent of the program to date. BOB ROWLEY, Sec'y THEME: "WE BUILD WITH THEE" Keynote: f?TEMFLES STILL UNDONE" 1. Bishop Oxnam. 2 Marshall Steele A general survey and the challenge of the unfinished Christian task aivaiting youth. Wed. A.M.: " 1. Ernest Fremont Tittle A straight-forward and clear-cut statement of our fundamental Christ ian faith that underlies our Christian action. Wed. A.M.: "O'ER CRUMBLING WALLS" A symposium of youth from the "front line" in the social situation. May well include race discrimination, unemployment, civil liberties, war. Thurs. A.M.: 1, Kirby Page. 2. E. Stanley Jones Reconciliation — the Christian way. Thurs. P.M.: "BRIDGING THE HUMAN RIFT" Town meeting on the Christian solution to.the international situation representing the following three points of view: l) pacifist; 2) neutral: 3) intervention-!st Friday A.M.: 1. Bishop Paul Kern The place of the church in the realization of the Kingdom on earth. Friday P.M.: A symposium of youth who dare to look out at the new day and who have found a notch where they can make an imprint upon it. May well include cooperatives, United Christian Youth Movement, Amsterdam and the ecumenical movement, and a young man who has found purpose in his vocation. Sat. A. M.: "THE DREAM THAT HARDENS INTO DEED " Open. Possibly the refugee problem with Conrad Hoffman as speaker. Sat. P.M. ; Possibly the drama. Sun. A. M.: A commitment service under the worship committee based on experiences coming out of the week. Possibly a place for "testimony" and regis tering of decisions (?), Sun. A. M.: "WE BUILD WITH THEE" The closing service, bringing the week's experiences together and pointing up the path of tomorrow. NATIONAL CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE English Lounge' Lawson Y.M.C.A. April 10, 1940 Meeting was called to order by Chairman Herman Will who led in prayer. Report of the Sub-Committee on Registration and Finance "oy Beaty McDonald. (Copy of complete report attached) A motion was made and seconded to adopt the committees suggestion as to policy concerning honoraria and expenses of leadership. Carried. After thorough discussion of the Registration Fee to be charged, a motion was made and seconded to adopt the suggested budget. Carried. A motion was made and seconded to adopt the proposed Registration Fee of '"'. .$4,00 for the conference. Carried. Dr. Gratz reported that through much correspondence and finally by wire and tele phone he was able to get a price of $8,00.per hundred on the revised "Hymns and Songs of Christian Comradeship". A motion was made to purchase the hymnals from the Methodist Book Concern at the price of $8.00 per hundred, and that the Registration and Finance Committee be given authority to purchase the necessary number for the conference. Motion carried. A motion was made that payments of conference expenses be made on authority of any two of the three following: Herman Will, Chairman of the Planning Committee; Tom Pendell, the Executive Secretary; Beaty McDonald, Chairman of the Sub-Committee on registration and Finance. Seconded. Carried, Amotion was made to secure T. Otto Nail to edit the Conference Report, and that the Executive Secretary be empowered to get prices for different sized reports and re port back to the Planning Committee. Motion seconded. Carried. Tom Pendell read the signed letter from A, W. McKee, Manager of Winona Lake Confer ence Grounds, which embodied the contract stipulations suggested by Tom in his letter to Mr. McKee. Bob Poorman made a motion that Tom write Mr. McKee accepting the terms of the letter-contract. Beaty McDonald Seconded the motion. Carried Beaty McDonald made a motion that the Sub-Committee on Program and Personnel be authorized with power to act to set up the Conference staff and make arrangements with them. Bob Poorman seconded the motion* Carried. Herman Will explained further correspondence he had with Walter Towner of the Southern Church. Future publicity for the Conference will bear the explanation: National Conference of Methodist Y0uth called by the National Council of Methodist Youth. Tom Pendell ma.de a motion to give the Sub-Committees power to go ahead, but to clear all matters through Herman Will. The Planning Committee.is to meet at the call of the chairman, Herman Will, Motion seconded. Carried. Motion made for the adjournment of the Planning Committee. Carried. Leona Barrett, Secretary STATEMENT OF POLICY Concerning honoraria and expenses of leadership personnel for the National Conference of Methodist Youth, to be held at Winona Lake, Indiana, August 2? to September 1, 1940. There are no funds in the National Council budget for paying off a deficit on this conference, hence the following stipulation: To avoid possible misunderstandings, only those persons with whom written agreements have been made by the Executive Secretary shall be considered leaders and entitled to consideration as such. Honoraria will be paid only as written agreements are made by the Executive Secretary. In some cases a minimum honorarium may be agreed upon, which will be supplemented if conference finances permit. > The conference will provide board and room for all leadership personnel while at the conference. Bishops of the church, staff members of the various boards, field representatives of national organizations, and others having their own travel budgets will be expected to pay their travel expensas from such budgets. Other leaders will be reimbursed, in so far as possible, for their reasonable expenses in traveling to and from the conference. Such persons will be expected to submit an expense account, which must be received in the Chicago office of the National Council not later than September 13, 1940. In the event of a deficit, the conference reserves the right to prorate the available funds and make only a partial settlement of such accounts. The foregoing shall be brought to the attention of all persons who are engaged in leadership capacity for the conference and shall be understood to constitute an integral part of any agreements with such persons. Adopted by the Planning Committee April 10, 1940 MINUTES OF THE SUB-COMKITTEE ON PROGRAM AND PERSO for the NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF METHODIST YOUTH English Room Laws on YMCA April 17, 1940 The meeting was called to order by the chairman, Tom Pendell. For the opening night "welcome period" at 8:20 the following was decided upon: Opening Statement by the President - Herman Will, Jr. Greetings from Indiana Youth - Walter Byers, President N, Indiana Conf, Greetings from United Christian Youth Movement - 1) Dr. Carrell Morris» President, or 2) James Farmer, Jr., Vice-president. Greetings from Resident Bishop - Bishop Titus Lowe A special announcement will be sent Councilmen to suggest available talent for special musical numbers. A committee of three will be appointed to make final selections for specific programs, Tom named the sub-committee on Conference Procedures: Herman Will, Chairman Gail Bra41ey Truman Kirkpatrick It was agreed that there should be a special reserved section for visitors to the conference, these visitors to be charged a nominal fee. A motion was made to refer the matter of the visitors' fee to the committee on Registration and Finance. Carried. Adult delegates. Dr. Bollinger moved that the adult delegates not be admitted to commissions except as leaders. Motion lost. Gail Bradley moved that adults be admitted but not allowed to speak. Motion lost. It was decided to leave the ques tion to the sub-committee on conference procedures. The ratio of youth and adult delegates was next discussed. Moved by Br, Bollinger that it be one in six. Motion lost. Moved by Dr. Lindhorst that it be one in five. Motion lost. It was suggested that the best safeguard against ex cessive adult representation would be in exact statements in publicity as to the desired proportion. Moved by Beaty McDonald that the matter be referred to the committee on Conference Procedure. Carried. Tom brought up the matter of conference staff. (See accompanying sheet for decisions) The next matter was completing speakers' personnel. (See accompanying sheet for decisions) Tom announced the inspection visit and picnic to Winona Lake on Saturday, June Sth, for all who can go. Wednesday evening, May 15th, was set for the next meeting. The list of commission areas as worked out by a Garrett committee and revised by a"74$ committee were distributed. Dr. Gratz moved that the matter should be Minutes - 2 April 17, 19^0 deferred so that the committee could study the list thoroughly. Motion lost. It was pointed out that summer schedules of desirable leaders are filling up. Dr. Bollinger moved that all those who could do so meet at 1:30 Friday, April 19th, to work and those unable to attend, telephone their suggestions. Motion carried. Beaty McDonald made a motion that all those from the Planning Committee who would be at General Conference constitute a sub-committee to select and engage the rest of the commission leadership. Carried. Meeting adjourned. Secretaries: Bob Rowley Leona Barrett Book Concern Building Chicago,Illinois 1940 April 19 The meeting was called to order by the chairman. It was decided that the Council would offer Dr. Nail his travel expenses, and entertainment for both him and Burr Hupp if Hupp assisted in editing the confer ence report. On Mr, Loughlin's motion it was voted that all matters of business affecting the conference be handled by the executive committee of the National Council. There will be no need of a steering committee. The committee on topics reported and were accepted with the exception that Beaty McDonald moved that two titles in question be left to the discretion of the publicity chairman, with power to act. (See accompanying sheet) The commission areas were decided upon. (See accompanying sheet) Herman Will made a motion that members of the committee at General Conference be empowered to choose and contact leadership for the commissions. Carried, Bob Rowley, Secretary * * * >4c * * # *¥ W w w w IP The next meeting of the Program Committee will be held in the English Room Lawson YMCA, at 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 15th. THEME: "WE BUILD WITH THEE" Keyno te: "TEMPLES STILL UNDONE" %. Bishop Oxnam 2. Marshall Steele A general survey and the challenge of the unfinished Christian task awaiting youth. Wednesday A.M. "THE FAITH BY WHICH WE BUILD" 1. Howard Thurman. (Dr. Tittle will be uncertain until June) A straight-forward and clear-cut statement of our fundamental Christian faith. Wed, A.M. "O'ER CRUMBLING WALLS" A symposium of youth from the "front line" in the social situation, May well include race discrimination, unemployment, civil liber ties, war. Thurs. A.M. 1, Kirby Page, 2. Stanley Jones Reconciliation — the Christian way. Thurs. P.M. "WHICH WAY?" Town meeting on the Christian solution to the international situation representing the following three points of view: l) pacifist 2) neutral 3) interventionist, Friday A.M. 1. Russell Bayliff 2. Harold Case The place of the church in the realization of the Kingdom on earth, Friday P.M. "WHAT SHALL I DO WITH MY LIFE?" (Title tentative) A symposium of youth who dare to look out at the new day and who have found a notch where they can make an imprint upon it. May well include cooperatives, United Christian Youth Movement, Amsterdam and the ecumenical movement, and a young man who has found purpose in his vocation. Saturday A.M. "BUILDING TOGETHER (Title tentative) A round table of Jews, Catholics, and Protestants. Saturday. P.M. ?he Drama Wesley Players Sunday A.M COMMITMENT SERVICE Worship Committee A Commitment Service based on the experiences of the week. Sunday A.M. "WE BUILD WITH THEE" 1. James Chubb. 2. Owen Geer 3. Charles Goff The closing service, bringing the week's experiences together and pointing up the path of tomorrow. ******** ************** ******** Series on the Bible. 1. Dr. James Muilenburg. COMMISSIONS 1. God in the Stream of Life. a. God in the New Testament b. God in History c. Christian Concept of God Today 2. The Nature of the Christian Message. a. What is the Christian Gospel b. Integration of Personal and Social aspects c. The message of the church. 3. Modern Discipleship a. Christian personality b. Personal devotional life c. Evangelism d. Fellowship cells e. Sacrifice 4. Preparation for Christian Home Life. 5. Making Our Life Work Count. 6. Using Our Leisure Creatively. J. Guides to Personal Conduct a. Liquor b. Gambling c. Boy-girl relationships Emphasizing a. Basis for judgments b. Who sets the standard? 8. Hie World Mission of the Christian Religion. Including ecumenicity 9. The Church's Ministry to the Disinherited Economically Culturally Socially Spiritually 10. The Challenge of Rural America The farm problem The church's contribution 11. Building a Christian Economic Order The nature of a Christian Economic Order Philosophy of change Steps, Our part. Liquor and its economic base. 12. The Christian and the Cooperative Movement Christian basis. How? Summer Institutes and Co-ops 13. Labor's Role in Modern Society Commissions 14. Christian Citizenship in a Democracy What is patriotism? Civil Liberties Problem of nationalism Church and state Social responsibility 15. Unemployment Causes Cure Relief situation. 16. America's Racial Barriers 17. Modern Propaganda Including an analysis of peace agencies, 18. The Christian and War. 19. Christian Pacifists in Time of War. 20. Non-Violence and Reconciliation 21. The Basis for Permanent Peace 3JC S^fi ajC"Sft 'KSJRSfSSjCSiC&jKSJCSf! !*£Sf!5JtiHip>J<5F>fC5$S*5l?)>$<>)i 5jt For young adults a special group that will map out its own program, breaking into such sub-commissions as it deems advisable. For ministers and counselors a special group that will map out its own program, breaking into such sub-commissions as "Counseling Youth" and "Youth in the New Ghurch" as it deems advisable. (Note: These latter categories are not to be urged to attend the Conference any more than possible, but for those that do come with their youth delegations these groups will be available.) THE CONFERENCE STAFF Directing Committee Herman Win, jr. Thomas R. Pendell Edward D. Staples Program Director Thomas R. Pende11 Reception of Speakers John Magee, Jr. Director of Commissions Hiel D. Bollinger Director of Recreation Lawrence Eisenberg Director of Worship James L. Farmer, Jr. Associate John Irwin Song Leader Harriet Lewis Littell Organist Louis W, Hilbert, Jr. Chrm. Committee on Resolutions l) John R. Piatt 2) Roger Ortmayer Registrar Beaty L. McDonald Treasurer Leslie J. Ross Cashier Chester.W. Loughlin Press Relations Miron M. Morrill Editor, Conference Paper Helen 1. Senne Editor, Conference Report 1) T, Otto Nail 2) Burr Hupp Director of Grounds, Equipment, Ushers Vance Rogers Transportation Chairman James Griffith '&£&E~3sgm i ij I^I liAM^^ Ux NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF METHODIST YOUTH August 27th to September 1st 740 Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois 011* #°N[ »!""« sioutfli 'oBDDiq^ Dear Friend: )VISOd 'S You don't need a crystal ball to be able to tell that m when the history books are written in 2000 A.D., 1940 is likely to go down as one of the most crucial years of the century. Events are now taking place which may alter radically the future lives of those of us who are now young. •suiajqojd jtaq; qSnojq; ^ui^ sdnojS as3q; dpq HIM. suosjgd 9OJIIOS9J pun sjspesi uorssnosip p3;o9ps AnnjajBO It is fitting that the fourth National Conference of 'eOHaj ^U9U'BUIJ8CJ 10} sis^g 81{X "Bouauiv [amy; jo aSuaqBqQ aqx Methodist Youth should be called at such a time as this. For •uonmnouooay pus aouapiA-uo^; •pa^uaqmsiQ sq} o:j. AUISIUI]/\[ s^o-inqQ aqx to it will come a thousand Christian young people, many of UB^\ jo 9UIJX uj s;supE 1 U 1 m HI 1 SB Wm mm Wa II • Lfll •1H>1 ^f ,t!t* 1 ••/ • ... f fa I it* - y OCATU , = - •• -••.... .< J * I , • •-* ,// #J c t ft**'/ i PK « < € 7?^.. - i ^- • /- I.%6 ft y y jJuJUxi fof \ % z "/ J J (flit* &fv™^>> CONSTITUTION WJI<1M> OP THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF METHODIST YOUTH / PREAMBLE ;rike out the word "the" preceding the phrase, 'various organizations," Strike out the word "Episcopal" from the phrase, ''Methodist Episcopal Church." ~~$^^ I"' MEMBERSHIP ' J section 1 Strike out the word "Episcopal" from the phrase, "Methodist Episcopal Church," Section 2 Under letter e change the word "Nine" to "Five" and strike out the words, "and seminaries." Strike out section f^anybad insert as section f, "One epresentative from each of the other youth organi- Azsaiion s and agencies recognized by the National Council. ike out section g and insert as section g, "One presentative from each Methodist Theological Seminary. Section 3 Strike out the word "Episcopal" from the phrase, "Methodist Episcopal Church*" III THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Section 1 Strike out the words, "Field Secretary for the National Council" from membership on Executive Committee as voting member and. insert the words, "Executive Secretary of National Council^" under the caption "Advisory Member^ of the Executive Committee." Insert as advisory member "Youth Secretary of the Board of Temperance„&&&«-Fwkl4«**MoTra*L~9"» nyJ§u^/T ^C^f^on Section 2 Insert after the words, "Woman's Foreign Missionary Society," in paragraph one the words, "The Board of Temperance. s^4*-J^^A4c«-Mera^9-i" In the last paragraph of Section 2 omit the words, /£( "resident near the Council's office headquarters." VII RATIFICATION AND AMENDMENT Section 2 Under letter a insert the words, "debate and," between the words, "to" and "final". BY LAWS National Methodist Youth organizations recognized by the Council for official representatives are (1) Kappa Phi; (2) Phi Tau Theta; (3) Sigma Epsilon Theta; and (4) Wesley Players. c V •" v c / *->' e &/j & 3^S / \ C " . "^ #S - " %J ^ t^l # ^ .<* J^ \ '"' i '• 7 •• • - ; , r ! £*MGj4i, fa/ ''"'/'- ' 7? r /v /2t < ? ^ / / /fl / I J / s£y% a I * f . > • • ' -; ••: •• *! L ' L (I r- / i •• fit / fC--# *- I € f '.'' f . ^5 / /.. . - .4-...-. tf I < t % * ^ •'/ .//"//>/ <* /jtitt,s2& ?^d L z/ / • / , ^ ,* WE ARE MAKING GOD'S NEW WORLD Come forth, oh youth of every race and nation: We are making God's new world for all the sons of men J Our hearts unite In daring_expectation, For the matchless Lord of Life doth tread this earth again. Behold, He comes as first He came To write upon the hearts of men in words of living flame His Spirit of Heroic Love, That one redemptive purpose through this age may move .' Awake, 0 sons of privilege and power, For the dispossessed of earth to God for Justice cry.' Let eager hands restore their rightful dower Dest the clamour of our greed His Providence deny. The last, the least, the lost are ours• To their emancipation we devote our ardent powers. While theyare bound can we be free? The knights of service choose the nobler liberty. We build a world of justice fired with love, Where the common good Inspires the deep con cern of all; Where Christly spirits through our markets move. And all our councils own His Kingdom's sovereign call; A world of truth, a world of good, A world where beauty's symphony Is crowned in brotherhood; For this we live, for this we die, And blending strength with Strength Divine we bring it nigh. Though lust of power may shake its sinews gory We hold ourselves for'-Thee all loyalties above , Though storms of hate may iage In empty . • glory e ont; jr. -tV U M < In the splendour of the dav:n we see Thy cross of love. With healing rays It gleams afar. And radiates Its deathless hope from star -to flaming star. We march with Thee where martyrs trod, Till all the sons of men become the sons of God. —Jay Holmes Smith THESE THINGS SHALL BE These things shall be I A loftier race Then e'er the world hath known, shall rise With flame of freedom in their souls, And light of science in their eyes. They shall be gentle, brave, and strong, To spill no drop of blood, but dare All that may plant man's lordship firm On earth and fire and sea and air. Nation with nation, land with land, Unarmed shall live as comrades free; In ever'y heart and brain shall throb The pulse of one fraternity. New arts shall bloom of loftier mold, And mightier music thrill the skies, And every life shall be a song, When all on earth thy kingdom prize. Amen, passing it on—hoping it will &%«&•** And then-to-have-the-kids ©ome to to the place where'- - -they -hfisest'lv- be 11-eve that it is impossible to know God's Love ^,,nd not "be constrained to share it'as Ambassadors of Christ. (Scriptures Corinthians lis 5s 14-6;10}. PMBing it on—hoping It will ••„>... , , iv h T# th to the piao. wher„ t« hW^ly tolLvf LM*'? ? « " LS // / ,, ,.„ / l! ' • ' / • f \ > A, I hi mQiftw- In 3ible »tw run--thrim-- a i '.- »acoraa th® Hunter af nan* U .? Ncile th -t, w lih ®u #* 'ffAfc'n^s by t world's Methods" ' . . « Lad lw the 8>*ise p irMsx if as f ,'• $ of Sod? " * grouMMM L*' and SB OXr 1 OWH liwsa* Tha i A aitiphaois is * . • * '* • .• •' aaia Js tha a^«i : .-rch %nd emh ; bar witRa»ai«f I - a w l« *nuraa* pecpla along m thay aff raaiy for t '- out Mow* which is aatnally ^aama Gfcrtgi^Hww a to Christ w*- - at tha p©w#r «feaa 1©T# flow t ;h hla to eaat tha n@eds ia-pa^pla la ®#t» 1 w 0* fco *«Wi acres® M © rscamed *? Tarsal a 9h urch, not with taking out * a system to geograp,nhical l .areas ana ~Vv FOB! LETTER The Reverend John 0. Irwin, COPY 80 Woodside Road, Riverside, 111. Dear Mr. Irwin I At its recent meeting, the National Council of Methodist Youth made some plans for securing the services of a Field Secretary. The name of Mr, Herman Will, Jr., has been suggested for consideration for this position. Enclosed, you will find a rating blank which it. self-explanatory, and a self-addressed envelope. It will be a real service to us if you will fill out this rating blank as soon as possible and return it together with any accompanying statement which you may wish to make. May I direct your attiontion to the fact that whoever ultimately fills this position of Field Secretary of the National Council will to all intents and purposes become an additional member of the staff of the Young People's Department of the Division of Religious Education of the Local Church of the Board of Education. It is our desire that only persons of the very highest qualifications shall come ultimately into consideration for this position. We are depending upon you to assist us in the selection. We hope that you will be careful neither to over-rate, nor under-rate the above named candidate. Your communication will be kept strictly confidential. Thanking you for your assistance, I am Very truly yours, Carl C. Seitter, CCS.-w Enc. RATING CHART (Strictly Confidential) Place a cross (X) after each trait in the column which represents your best judgment regarding the person being rated. You will render him the greatest service if you are as accurate as possible, avoiding both over-rating and under rating. An explanatory word regarding any ratings placed in columns 1 or 5 will be welcome but not required. 1 2 3 If 5 ! TRAITS ! VERY ABOVE BELOW VERY ' HIGH AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE LOW i MENTAL ABILITY: Keenness of mind, power to think clearly. l __ j, j EXECUTIVE ABILITY: Skill in lead- j i ing others, ability to organize j 1 and direct. j -,. **|i ! TEAM WORK: Able to cooperate, can keep wholesome relations with those who must work with him. 1 PERSONAL APPEARANCE: not only j neatness but general imoression ma.de upon others. j EMOTIONAL STABILITY: Poise, self- j control, ability to meet opoo- j sition calmly, sense of purpose, I reserve power. INDUSTRY AND SKILL: Can organize I own efforts effectively, able to i carry his share of the load, gets! things done well. ,; ! 1 PERSON BEING RATED RATED BY A letter or any supporting statement you care to make will be wel comed. Return to Carl C, Seitter, 7^0 Rush street, Chicago, 111., at earliest possi ble date. Thurs da; ill §*0t§ of division Into orle Groups, «nd for X # vJ BJUl . ".solll ^or, Slblu .-*;iidy lesdtr. Jam - ion Q m fttsouraa ran .' •«»". f. Bo;- •, jfr TX» ^ • X n; .11.1 IF I * 1 > r o \ 1. »s O^on Oe«r, £Ibl* Study Xtnder C/;'5rlatt.0 Iftig, !^toii v1 -'•Irmen $• Kuff&l *T0cl3jas I^nk LAt to J , j'.tbl© StuUj leader ~-ii 4. TJ>»i :it arafpry* . ifci^ai'-.Ti CQ -trrBsn ^ > reei . i-oore, {&*&&&* jrfabJG- UKJL* ercr,/ ulietioaal itol< t • >* * r >hle tudy If .d*?r /// . ft&A -•.-«n ids* I I c 924^-^7- ; 1 £tu y Xead#r *>wi m.,%' MiiX#rf i §ftt*si >» oiv~ 4 ' j,.,. ->* A J>isou sV*n cfe^imaia Q 3 y, fj 3, H#Xfcfcicn 1 Pacini nation to ih« nlssron.'.ry .. ifcnoss * FT ak Lli%®ll$ UM* study Be* .11, JP '„ s cusslog ch^lmmi 4* $• Ott* worldwide fell0*shl» 1 . tudy tlMtfo-fi; ahJUwcaoy 1 *,n• drawn- rS#l riUt'=j ;]% BEGINNING THE NEW DAI IN h MSH^SMUiM. 1TO3IC MEDITATION? TH*! LEADER: Lord God, What may we think of thee, Save that in stars we drink of thee, Save that in the abundance of thy sunlight ve have s?en Thine excellent intention And thy marvelous invention In great and little living things and all the grades between. Lord God, What may we say of thee, Who know our hearts give way to thee Surely at last, in secreths, tho protest long denies; And that to live is wonder With worlds above and under Unreached by any mortal heart, blurred to all mortal eyea. Lord God, the fitting praise to thee Rather would seem to raise to thee Only pure honesty of mind, waiting thy stalwart will- Like as the hills believe thee* Like as tjh.e seas receive thee, Like as the trees whose rustling cease, we hear thee and are still. SILENCE INVOCATION: (in unison) 0 God, who art the light of the minds that knew The«. the life of the souls that love Thee, and the strength or the thoughts that seek Thee;, help us so to know Thee that we may truly love Thee, and so to love Thee that we may truly serve Thee, whose service is perfect freedom through Jesus Christ our Lord^ -Amen* CONGREGATIONAL HYMN: n0 MASTER, LET ME WALK WITH THEE" (the group 0 Master, let me walk with Thee standing) In lowly paths of service free; Tell my Thy secret; help me bear The strain of toil, the fret of care. Teach me Thy patience; still with Thee In closer* dearer company* In work that keeps faith sweet and strong In trust that triumph w over wrong; In hope that sends a shining ray Far down the future's broadening way; In peace that only Thou canst give, With Thee, 0 Master, let me live. A CONFESSION OF FAITH: (the group remains standing and repeats in % uni son) We believe in God, Maker and Ruler of all things, Father of men, the source of all goodness and beauty, all truth and love. We b^*****"* *"•» •!r**Mi» OUrlst, Go-d manifest in the flesh, ^««~ *<*„fr te«r,Example , and R^d^om****, the flariour of tho world* We believe in the Eoly Spirit, God present with us for guidance, for comfort and for strength. We believe in the forgiveness of sins, in the life of love and prayer, and in grace equal to every need* We believe in the Word of God contained in the Old and New Testaments as the sufficient rule both of faith and of practice* We believe in the Church and in those who with Thy blessing lead them, and we will cooperate with them to the best of our ability, and so aid in bringing the kingdom of God on earth, (the group is seated) Prayer: Mr. RchardFord MUSIC:- as meditation followed by silence MEDITATION:"THE LEADER - Seeking a motive for our action that we may have life We sincerely desire to further thy Kingdom, The eternal longing of our hearts after Thee, calls us to the best we know. PEOPLE: 0 God, grant that we may feel thy presence among us, and give us the motive to carry on our work for thee* LEADER: We, in a world of action where Thy face is clouded by bayonets, feel that our actions must remain steadfast in Thy sight. Where the will reaches for a higher life through repeated action for Thy name, we thank Thee. PEOPLE: 0 God, let not our humility become indifference in Thy sight, Make our lives a signal light in the darkness of present day indifferencej so that we may prove that Thy way of life is the only true way. LEADER: • We see everywhere about us evidences of Thy life, 0 Lordi We ask that thou wilt allow some of its power to radiate from us that we may ever serve and please thee. PE6PLE: 0 God, we cannot presume to carry Thy true life to every man for we realize our weakness and see tendencies to digress from Thy true principle* Help us to build our separate lives to hold a true understanding and a steadfast faith in the principles of Thy life. SELECTIONS Mies Marian Reave KYMN "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind" "Dear Lord and Father of mankind, Fargive our feverish ways; Reclothe us in our rightful mind; In purer lives Thy service find, In deeper revTrence, praise. ttDrop Thy still dews #f quietness Till all our strivings cease; Taken from our souls the strain and streps, And let our ordered lives confess The beauty Of Thy peace.n BENEDICTION:- THE LEADER Mr. Richard Fitch From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, of thy gooness give us, with thy love inspire us, by thy spirit guide us, by thy power protect us, and in thy mercy receive us, now and always. - Amen MEDITATION GUIDE First Half Hour I« We TURN TO THEE IN OUR FEED ;' If with all your hearts ye truly seek me, Ye shall ever surely find me K u0ut of the depths have I cried unto Thee, 0 Lord. Lord, hear my voices . , Let thine ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications," WE PRAY: 110 God, great Father of us all, in this deep hour of earnest seeking after Thee, in this our effort now to find and do Thy will, grant that to this time of meditation we may come in all humility and me e kn ess of s p I r i t. Give us the honesty to examine ourselves, our attitudes, our lives, to search our souls in the light of Thy Divine Love* Make us conscious of our shortcomings, of our unkindnesses and of the deep injustices In which we have a part, 0 God, make us aware J Teach us Thy Spirit, that in Love we catch the Vision of Thy King dom here j And make us strong, that we may truly dare to do Thy will.5' A TIME OF SELF-EXAMINATION AND CONFESSION PRAYER OF SELF-EXAMINATION; Help me, 0 God, In the quiet of these moments of meditation, honest ly to examine the purposes and attitudes of my mind and my life.... What do I know of the hard conditions under which scores of thous ands of my fellows live and move and have their being? To what extent do I comprehend the circumstances of life, the bur dens, deprivations, and disappointments of the underpaid workmen and their families, the black Industrial workers and the under privileged among the farmers, the dark men and women who perform the hard and menial toll which makes possible for me the more abun dant life which I enjoy? In what measure do I enter into the experience of the hundreds of thousands of my darker brothers, unskilled and skilled workers, technicians; young people like ourselves, ambitious and eager; men still in the power of life, denied the right to work? Have I given myself to the utmost of my ability to the task of mas** tering the facts and comprehending the underlying cause of these and other situations in my world? Am I determined to the full measure of my capacity and my under standing to give myself In the name of Christ to righting the wrongs MEDITATION GUIDE ~ 2 ana overcoming the cause3 of these Injustices suffered by my brother black man? (Adapt ejpl from Challenge and Power) GAM 100 REMEMBER? "I have more food than I can eat -- They faint with hunger in the street. I have more clothes than I can weaij -- Their head, and hands, and feet arq bare. My walls are thick, and warm, and dry —• Their walls are rain, and wind, and sky. My heart knows love of noble souls Their hearts are hungry, thirsty bowls. These things let me remember when Cries of the needy rise again." (Alice Perrin Hensey) PRAYER OP CONFESSION; "I listen to the agony of God — I who am fed, Who never yet went hungry for a day; I see the dead --- The children starved for lack of bread •— I see, and try to pray. I listen to the agony of God — I, who am warm. Who never yet have lacked a sheltering house. In dull alarm The dispossessed of hut and farm Aimless and transient roam. 1 listen to the agony of God -- I, who am strong With health, and love, and laughter in jmy soul; I see a throng Of stunted children reared in wrong, And wlah to make them whole. I listen to the agony of God — But know full well That not until I share their bitter cry Ear th' s p a i n an d he 11 — Can God within my spirit dwell To bring His Kingdom nigh,1 " (Georgia Harkness, "The Agony of God") MEDITATION GUIDE - 3 THE LITANY OF CONFESSION My mind recognizes: uMy failure to be true even to my own accepted , standards My self-deception in the face .-of temptation; •My choosing of the worse when I know the better My heart pleads: Father of all men, forgive^•" My mind recognizes: My arrogance of race, 'and selfish pride: My dull complacency, and lack of knovjing; My blindness to the sufferings of my darker •;.. brothers j My heart pleads:. Father of all men, forgive I , My mind recognizes: My exploitation of my brothers1 labor, all too poorly paid; My exploitation of my brothers' spirit, cowed by thoughtless word and act; My closing doors upon his heartfelt hopes; My,heart pleads; Father of all men, forgive.' My mind recognizes; My government In nation, state and town, which boats and binds on prejudice and limits schools and play and chance at life and blocks" the rights of liberty and the pursuit of happiness •• •• It guarantees- all men; .-•• •;'•; My church's slow awakening; My heart pleads; Father of all men, forgive J My mind recognizes; My denial by thought'and word and deed of the brotherhood'of man and of Thy Fatherhood; My heart pleads;- Forgive, 0 Father of all men, of all races, of all '••: nations, these sins je have committed against Thy way and In Thy sight; forgive us, Father, Second Half Hour II, THY LOVE IS OUR STRENGTH MEDITATION: When men love one another as brothers, and treat each other re ciprocally as such;-'when each one, seeking his own good in the good of all, shall Identify his own life with, the life of all, his own interests with the interests of all, and shall always be ready to sacrifice himself for. the members of the * common family • then shall the ills, which weigh upon the human race vanish as thick mists gathered.upon the.horizon vanish, with the rising of the sun, ,•'"'• (Robert de Lamennals, THE BOOK OF THE PEOPLED And Jesus said, "a new commandment I give unto you, that ye also love one another, .even* as I have loved you, that ye also love one another., By this shall all men know-.that ye-are my disciples, if ye love .one another. *' -; :Y£-i;'V-.'. 'YyS. .1 :;-.. MEDITATION GUIDE - 4 •'So ask with love, and it shall be answered; c-ro> with love, and it shall be found. F'nc.te with' love, end It shall be "opened; • Fpr as alr^ soil, and water are to the seed, So is love to the question, need and yearning. Tor ^thout love all prayer is as sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal ' .. That profiteth nothing. But love never falleth. " Love cas'teth out all fear, Love is perfect understanding. Love is its own realization, Its own completion . Its own fulfillment. (Glenn Clark) But written into Love is pain and suffering. Strange paradox, thin that in the heart of joy is tragedy-- that where loss is^, there is gain. How many of us are sufficient to pay the price of that kind of Love? "Think you to. escape What mortal man can never be without? What saint upon earth has ever -lived apart from cross and care? Why, even Jesus Christ, our Lord, was not even for one hour free from His passion's pain. ;• - • ••..•.•; Christ says, !He needs must suffer, Rising from the dead, '•' ' : And enter thus upon his glory.' ' • And how do YOU ask for another road • .. Than this -- the Royal Pathway of the Cross?" ("Immunity" - Thomas A Kempis) LOVE SUFFERETH LONG The Writ of Loving Well Still makes Its ..old demands; A sometime residence In Hell, The nail-prints, in the hands All.those who pledge themselves, And to Its terms' agree Must chance an unexclusive cross, • A common calvary.' (Sara "Henderson Hay) ; • HAVE YOU HEARD. II SiilD; "But how foolish, In a world like this, to try and live.a way that cannot work. Love's all right In Its place,.but this Is•an age of materialism where it's "every man for himself" that counts. After all, you've, got to be practical]' "' '• THEY SAID HE WAS "IMPRACTICAL ' ""He preached a Gospel which men call too. Idealistic, He saids "Love your enemies". JvIJ-ITATIC^'-XKJ'IDE-- 5"/ - , ;". .'• '. .,It ac'^j.cal merv- have .scoff ed at His teaching, They have said; *:•...''•''':,n a compeilr-ive. \vorld you.must be armedto fight your enemies I -This Is the safe .'way,. the inexpensive way." ?i stoical "man 'made - -and - ran., the.- World. War.. " , Do you know ,,.how*':muoh the- World War cost?-. * - . , It's .t.otal cost to all participants was 'equivalent to $20,000 for every ho^ir jg^LB.6e_ Jesus of Nazareth was born, ;; Practical men have had their way for many generations. It would ' be..' worth while'to try 'Ills' way.- • ....'':• It couldn ^_V _b e m^re__exj?gnaive. u '' PERHAPS THIS WILL BE SAID 0? YOU; .. • , . . :. "The man's a dreamer-J n G-ood J That- places him..; "-i r In close relationship with God.'' For down -, ;;y In the most wretched quarter of town ... .. God stands. and-dreams His dream amid the grim, •-Ensanguined battle wreckage; .in., the dim Gold- twilights where'old superstitions frown;'' 1 l .. And; where the mutterings .of .'-.race hatred drown Thy sacred cadences of Love's fond hymn. Today I met Him on -an uptdwn .street •'.'*' •.... *• . -.. Calling for dreamers - pleading in the heat. • .'-.„•. Of -holy passion for more dream-swept hearts '• I". To hold 1'n all the world's discordant parts The Torch of Brotherhood, that its Love-gleam ,. Might speed the progress of His gracious, Dream'/ ...•• .. •:.-.••. ;' -' :'. ' - (W. "No Burr) LET US ,.PRAY° - .•''. '- ' .« - " I- ' * . : • "0 Thou/ who dreamed a perfect dream, and.-kept- it true-. Unto the agony of cross and thorn- ' '•' ':H "•<-. " Give us brave hearts; for we-, too, .' have our dreams Touched with the colors of 'a radiant, mom. 0 Lord, so. many trade away their youth's. bri.ght dream ^ *. For tarnished things,, in this w or Id's busy marts;. But Thou, who kept, thy dream a perfect.thing, Give us courageous hearts." - .. . • - _.. (R. G, Mossman) - • ' Third Half Hour ." ' • ' III. Make Us Thy Ambassadors1 ! •„;' NO LONGER DO WE SAY "LORD,- I WOULD FOLLOW, BUT n WE KNOW? • , .', ,, - "Who' answers Christ's insistent call, , Without ono: backward look Sets hand unto the plow.. - • - Christ claims •him wholly for His own ----., ;, He must be Christ's and Christ's alone,. (Adapted from "Hearts Courageous" -J. Oxenhami MEDITATION GUIDE - 6 .^ And Jesus Said? "If any man would come after me, let Him deny DARE himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whosoever , '- •• will save his life shall lose It, and whosoever shall lose his CHRIST life for ^Y sake and. the Gospel's shall find it." y • : ,o. •?. not*. •*•«»•*••. s • at « o » I have heard the call of the far country, The high country, Where the path of the traveler climbs ever upward from the GAN valley, - ; -. • . WE? And truth shines white upon a distant mountain-top* I have dreamed a dream of the far country, The wide country, In a fleeting moment of the soul's unrest I visioned Far off, a bush aflame beside a/lonely read, I have caught a glimpse of the far country, The Youth country,. • And scored In its ageless crest, the path of the Great Adven ture, . -.,... Crimsoned by those who have kept their eyes on the stars. mrTt I have heard the call of the far country, IV L1JJ_ygaspJ „ Goa'-, , s countr, y AND I MUST GO.".. ' ,' .' ; ' ' - Dorothy Clark Wilson I COME, 0 GOD. (Read In unison) I come resolved,' • To bo true henceforth to my own accepted standards; To avoid self deception even In the face of temptation; To choose always the best before the better or the good. I come, 0 God, resolved. To walk In all humility and meekness Of race., • • To be aware, to str 1 ve to know, To understand and feel tne sufferings of my darker brothers; I come, 0 God, resolved, To pay domestic help a fair and decent wage,' To treat hired labor with a deep respect for human personality, To help and share and hope with him in heart-felt hopes. I come, 0 God, resolved, To work in politics., in nation, state, and town, to bring fair Justice, schools, and play, and liberty, .and opportunity, and happiness to these my darker brethren,. To work In Church to bring Thy Kingdom, Lord, I come, 0 God, resolved, To watch, and pray, and keep my thought and work and deed all true to Thee, to brotherhood. I come, 0 God, resolved; ...-•,. To fellow Jesus' way of Love and Brotherhood, ,'/'. . -• Be Thou my guide. :•••'•: , MEDITATION GUIDE - 7 PRAYER FOR GUIDANCE? Now In these final moments, we pray for courage to fulfill our destinies; for patience to complete the task; for power that comes from God to make us sure. May we have gratitude for all Thy leadership and guidance* Give us, we pray, the firm con viction of our minds and the willing hearts to carry on. May we In this solemn moment rededicate ourselves to this high call ing„ Grant that, having our minds set upon Thy commandments and bein directed by Thy voice speaking to us in the events of the pass ing hour, we may meet with courage whatever the corning days may bring of evil or of good. Grant that we may be afraid of nothing that man or the world may do or threaten, and fearful only of falling below those things which Thou hast prepared for us and set forth In the gospel of Thy 3on our Savior Jesus Cirrist. So through sunshine and storm may we trust and not be afraid, work and not be weary, suffer and not complain, overcome all evils with patience, and in humility and peace possess our souls • In Jesus name we pray. imen. In conclusion turn to the hymn numbered 32 in your.council hymn- book and read the words of the hymn "GOD OF GRACE AND GOD OF' GLORY' We gratefully acknowledge the Inspiration and material aid received from a service of worship created by our new co workers of the former Southern Methodist Church, at Sequoyah, at their recent Leadership Training Conference. OPENING WORSHIP SERVICE THEME: "The Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me'; ORGAN PRELUDE Finlandla, Sibelius THOUGHT FOR MEDITATION (To be read silently) "0 Love triumphant over guilt and sin My soul is soiled, but thou shalt enter In; My feet must stumble If 1 walk alone, Lone 137- my heart till beating with thine own; My will is weakness till it rest in Thine; Cut off I wither, thirsting for the vine; My deeds are dry leaves on a sapless tree; My life is lifeless till it live in Thee". THE CALL (Voice) Luke 4.16-20 PRAYER OF CONFESSION, AND THE GIFT OF SELF • (A leader) "God. of the Cross, In what a dark world Thou hast set our lives, where sin and suffering reign, and man Is saved by the sacrifice of the best. Yet Is the darkness of Thy mystery more revealing than the light of our knowledge; by It we are soften ed, subdued, and sanctified. In its darkness there is a deeper wisdom; out of its shadow grows our faith for today and our hope for the morrow. High truth is here, even the final truth of our life and Thine. Consider, 0 Lord, and hear us; slay in us that which slevj Jesus on the Gross even the sin which our sin hides from us by its blindness. Forgive our impure lives, our shameless selfish ness, whereby we crucify Him afresh. When we suffer for our sins, or are broken by the sin of others, let us suffer in the fellowship of Christ; not In bitterness, but in the beauty of a self-giving love. Redeem us to Thyself, 0 God, by the grace of Him whose shame is our glory, whose sorrow Is our joy, and whdse bitter death is our brightest hope; through Jesus, our Lord, -who gave Him self for us on the Cross." Amen. HYMN* "Make Me A Captive, Lord". (Standing) (Notebooks) MESSAGE: Leader *-ANTIPHONAL READINGS (All remain seated) 1st Leaderj Judah is gone Into captivity because of afflictions, and because of great servitude; she findeth no resto Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? (1) 2nd Leader? I sit and look out upon all the sorrows of the world, and upon all oppression and shame; Opening Worship Service - 2 I see these sights on the earth; I see the workings of battle, pestilence, tyranny; I see martyrs and prisoners; I observe the slights and degradations cast by arrogant persons upon laborers, the poor, and the like. All these, ~— all the meanness and agony without end, I sitting, look out upon. See, hesr, and am silent. (2) 1st Leaderj The Lull God La oh spoken; who can but prophesy? Seek good ana not evil that ye may live, and so the Lord God of Hosts will be with you. And If I say. I will not make mention of him, nor speak any mere In his name, then there is in my heart, as it were, a burning fire shut up In my bones, and I am weary with forbearing, and I cannot contain. (3) 3rd Leader? Lord God, I have seen men, women and children standing in long lines in front of a stone building awaiting their daily rations. I have waited upon death in a general hospital where children's very bones were dissolving because of malnutrition. I have watched hope, ambition, dreams die out of faces, to be replaced by resignation in the old, and by doubt and des peration In the young. And I have felt a nameless terror creep into me. Lord, God, have I and a million others like me a destiny? (4) 1st Leader ; Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes. For if ye thoroughly amend your ways and your doings; If ye thoroughly execute justice between a man and his neighbor; if ye oppress not the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, neither walk after other gods to your own hurt; then will I cause you to dwell in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers, from of old even for evermore. (5) 2nd Leaders Lit candles frame the altar in the gloom Of heaven-searching arches; sacred chords Peal from the organ; then the solemn words Of one who mado a glory of a tomb Fall from the lips of the rich-robed priest, Words often heard, by all acknowledged wise, "He shall by no means enter Paradise Who proves unkind to one of these the least". (In the bright street outside, with oath and jeer, A comely girl is ousted from a car -- Careless, she sat ahead one seat too far.) (6) 1st Leader; Wherewith shall I come before the Lord God, and bow myself before the High God? Shall I come before him with burnt Opening Worship Service - 3 offerings with calves a year old? Will tho Lord God be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my first-born for my trans gression, the fruit of my body for the sins of my soul? He hath showed thee, 0 man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love kindness and to walk humbly with thy God? (7) PRAYER OF CONSECRATION (A leader) nFil l us, Lord, with this pure wish alone To spend our lives for other, To lay them at Thy feet That Thou mayst use them for the weary and the lost; Naught won 11 we ask Thee for ourselves, But only this -- 0 Man of Galilee, Peasant, Outcast, Wanderer, Felon gibbeted That we may follow Thee. May work and suffer valiantly with Thee; Mould us, 0 Chr1st, Beneath Thy swift, creative hand, To do Thy will, To show God's love, To make His world more free, more joyful, To combat pain and wrong, To pay, in our own flesh, Our share of what It costs to help and save. HYMN? "We Would Be Building" (lunes Finlandia) (Notebooks) (All standing) HYMN: "Thine is the Glory" (Notebooks) -x- Taken from American Service of Worship at Amsterdam, (1) Lament at loins 1. 3, 12a (2) Source not known (3) Amos III. 8b; V. 14; Jeremiah XX. 9 (4) From "Prayer at Eighteen", quoted in Federal Council of Churches Information Service. (5) Isaiah I. 16; Jeremiah VII. 5-7 (6) From "Sabbath Morning" by Mary A. Hurd, quoted by Kirby Page In "Living Triumphantly", p. 179 (7) Micah VI, 6-8