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THE FRIENDLY ENDEAVOR

JOURNAL FOR FRIENDS IN THE NORTHWEST

V o l u m e 1 9 , N u m b e r I I CAMAS. WASHINGTON December, 1940 Christmas Gift Boise Valley Pastors Conduct Weekly Radio Broadcast Suggestions © B y H e r m a n M a c y Pastor Highland Friends Church, Salem The title of this article is something that we shall read in every newspaper and magazine and hear over many of the radio programs this season. If you are not too tired of it, will you listen to one more suggestion that I am sure you have not heard on any commercial announcement? But first, let us think a little about our system of giving gifts at Christmas time. An old world cus tom that antedates the birth of Christ is that of honoring one by some gift on the anniversary of his birth. No doubt it was in the minds of the church fathers The above picture shows the pastors of Boise Valley Quarterly Meeting, in Idaho who had much to do with establishing and Eastern Oregon, as they took part in the 284th consecutive broadcast of 'Qua and carrying on the celebration of Christ ker Hour' over radio KFXD, the afternoon of October 20. They are, standing, from mas, that on that day, supposed to be left to right: Everett Craven, of Boise; Evert Tuning of Ridge View; Merle Roe of the anniversary of the date of His birth, Melba; Karl McKain of Whitney; Paul Mills of Nampa, and Leland Hibbs of Cen special gifts and honor should be brought tral Park. Sitting: Roy Dunagan of Riverside; Edward Baker of Ontario Heights; to Jesus. Milo Ross of Greenleaf; Leonard Craven of Star; Arthur Roberts of Lake Lowell, But often we are made to wonder just and George Moore of Homedale. Zenas Perisho of the Unity-Hereford-Bridgeport how the Christ must feel about all the circuit in the Blue mountains. Merle Green of Woodland and Lealdus Mardock of Center Point were unable to be present. According to the management of the fuss that is made over His birthday by radio station, this weekly devotional broadcast sponsored by our churches has a the world at large. Supposing that you listening audience of about 2500. Were a person of such prominence that everybody in the world knew the date of your birth, and that everywhere your of clothing, but your clothes were thin therefore, brtheren by the mercies of God and tatttered. They had given each ether that ye PRESENT YOURSELVES ..." birthday should be remembered and cel That is the fmst and best gift that anyone ebrated. The schools would all dismiss for fine automobiles as gifts in which to ride in luxury but you had to walk in the can give to Jesus. It matters not how several days on account of it; the stores, banks and all places of business and in slush and cold. And that during the fes poor we are that is one gift that every t i v i t i e s o f t h e d a y m a n y o f t h e m w o u l d dustry would close for the day; people body can give if only they will. would make long pilgrimakes so as to be do things that you did not approve and There was once some people who lived s o m e o f t h e m w o u l d u s e y o u r v e r y n a m e with their loved ones on that day. They a w a y o v e r i n G r e e c e , w h e r e t h e y a r e would congregate in social and family in jest and profanity. How would you having war today. These people had been feel about it all? p l u n d e r e d b y w a r s i n t h o s e e a r l y d a y s gatherings and sit down to tables laden and were very, very poor. But they loved with the best of things to eat; for weeks I t i s H i s b i r t h d a y w e a r e s u p p o s e d t o J e s u s f o r H e h a d s a v e d t h e m f r o m t h e i r be celebrating and yet we give the gifts before the stores had been like bee hives sins. In the book of I Corinthians there to each other rather than to Him. So humming with people buying gifts for is a great tribute paid to those humble the day. But supposing that when the may 1 make some Christmas Gift sug people. "They first gave their ownselves day finally came you would not be in gestions of gifts suitable to give to Him. unto the Lord ..." That was said of True it is that Jesus is not here in per vited to a single home or gathering of t h e m t o t h e i r e t e r n a l c r e d i t . T h e y h a d people, you would not receive a single son, but He is very present in Spirit. given the greatest Christmas gift anyone gift out of the millions that had been Through that means we can communi ever gave. Let me suggest that if you bought. On that day people would be cate with Him and He with us. There are have not given that great gift, that you eating their candies and delicacies but many things that we can give to Jesus d o i t t h i s C h r i s t m a s s e a s o n . that would be suitable gifts. But there you would not have so -much as a crust And then after we have given ourselves of bread. They would be sitting about in is one thing that we MUST give first to Him if any of the others are to mean to the Lord as true Christmas gifts there their overstuffed furniture, cozy and are many other things that we may give warm by the fireside, while you were anything to Him. The Bible in the 12th which are very suitable gifts. We can forced to stay out in the cold. They had chapter of Romans, pleads with us to given each other all kinds of warm pieces make that kind of a gift. "I beseech you (Continued on Page 8 Page Two THE FRIENDLY ENDEAVOR December, 1940 December, 1940 THE FRIENDLY ENDEAVOR Page Three The Friendly Endeavor At Christmas ATTENTION! Guided by the shining star Published Monthly, except Augrist, at Camas, H o n o r s f o r t h e m o n t h g o t o L e n t s Y. P. , P E A C E D E P A R T M E N T "Washington by The Christian Endeavor Union of Came the Wise men from afar Oregon Yearly Meeting of Friends. Homedale, Springbrook Y. P. and Rose- To the manger where the infant Saviour dale Y. P., who have thus far gained the LEVI T. PENNINGTON, SUPERINTENDENT Subscripiion Price, per year, 75c lay. distinction of being the only ones to earn Came to where the Babe lay sleeping those extra 25,000 points for their chart Entered as Second Class Matter. April 16. 1940. at While the angels watch were keeping the Post Office at Camas, Washinston, under the b y g e t t i n g t h e i r q u o t a s p a i d b e f o r e t h e Each of us receives great and innu ceive a far longer and more complicated As in swaddling clothes He slumbered first of the year. Act of March 3, 1879. Can the Lover of merable blessings from citizenship in the questionnaire. On this he will make clear on the hay. Treasurers! You still have time to help United States and in Oregon. And in re his conscientious objections to war and M E fl l B E K S O F T H E S T A F F And the shepherds on the plain your society reach the goal! Get busy Peace Do Now? t u r n f o r t h e s e b l e s s i n g s f r o m o u r g o v war preparation. If he convinces the au Editor in Chief Mildred D. Hadley, Harkened to the wondrous strain and send your money to Lawrence Mc ernment, and in a democracy government thorities that he cannot conscientiously 3815 S. E. Main St., Portland, Oregon By Levi T. Pennington Of a thousand heav'nly angels from above. Cracken, Route 1, Silverton, Ore. is the people in action, the government accept combatant service but can accept Associate Editor Marjorie Haines Oregon Yearly Meeting Superintendent As they listened to the song has a right to make demands on the in non-combatant service under military au 3924 S. E. Taylor St., Portland, Ore. F o r t h e i n f o r m a t i o n o f o u r r e a d e r s w e Of Peace Of that gloriously heavenly throng. are printing what happens to the money dividual, the payment of taxes, jury duty, thority, he will be assigned to such non- Circulation Manager Frederick B. Baker, All Friends who hold to the traditional Went they, too, to see the Christ Child sent to the treasurer. Some seem to feel and services of various kinds. But it hap combatant service under the military; if Box 503, Camas, Washington Quaker testimony as to war and its es born of love. that it all goes to The Friendly Endeavor. pens that my state has capital punish he convinces the authorities of the sound S o c i e t y N e w s M i g n o n M a c y sentially unchristian character, and all ness of his religious conscientious objec 2165 N. Church, Salem, Ore. ment; if my conscience says that capital As these Wise Men came of old Out of each dollar received p e o p l e o f o t h e r d e punishment is wrong, has my state the tions to war and war preparation and to Treasurer Lawrence McCracken With their incense and their gold n o m i n a t i o n s w h o Route 1, Silverton, Oregon Yearly Meeting Budget gets $ .22 right to demand that I puU the trap or any service under military authority, he And the shepherds, too, their homage paid. hold a similar po close the switch which takes the life of will be assigned to service of national F r i e n d l y E n d e a v o r 6 0 We may come to Jesus' feet s i t i o n , w h e t h e r t h e y a fellow man? My state is in the liquor importance under civilian direction. Clerical 13 INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE L i s t e n t o H i s w o r d s s o s w e e t belong to tradition business; if my conscience says that this I n t h i s m a t t e r o f e x e m p t i o n f r o m m i l i VISITORS And our lives upon His altar lay. j M i s c e l l a n e o u s 0 5 a l l y p a c i fi s t c h u r c h - i s w r o n g , d o e s m y s t a t e h a v e a , r i g h t t o tary service, fortunate is the man who e s o r n o t , fi n d B y S . L e w i s H a n s o n ■—Selected. TOTAL $1.00 demand that I manage a state liquor has demonstrated his loyalty to the paci t h e m s e l v e s i n a n store? fist position before this matter of con E a l n o r S t a b l e r C l a r k a n d E . R a y m o n d 1940-41 CHART QUOTAS e x t r e m e l y d i f fi c u l t We have cause to be grateful that scription and the threat of war arose. By Wilson were the special speakers at a situation these See your charts for classification ex FRIENDS n e i t h e r o u r s t a t e n o r o u r n a t i o n d o e s t h u s their activity in the peace work of potluck dinner on the evening of Armi days. As loyal Am demand that we violate our consciences. planation. Friends in Oregon Yearly Meeting, by stice day at First Friends church, Port CHRISTIAN e r i c a n c i t i z e n s w e And even in this universal conscription work with organizations like the National land, and at a meeting in the church audi A Socielies (10 members) ENDEAVOR w i s h t o o b e y t h e law, provision is made for the man who Council for Prevention of War, the Fel t o r i u m f o l l o w i n g . Levi T. Pennington laws of the land; Amt. Due Amt. Paid has religious conscientious objection to lowship of Reconciliation, etc., and espe Ealnor Clarke brought first hand and LESSON a s l o y a l f o l l o w e r s war and war preparation. Newberg Int $ 4.00 of Jesus Christ we wish to be true to cially by service in work camps, war re personal experience on the feeding of C h e h a l e m C e n t e r Y . P . . . 9 . 0 0 HELPS This article will not appear until after lief, refugee work and other such enter ❖ His teachings and to exemplify His spirit people in devastated areas in China and S . S a l e m Y . P 8 . 0 0 in our lives. Can we be true to our the day for the registration of all men prises under the American Friends Ser Europe. The Hoover plan employed dur Piedmont Int 2.00 between the ages of 21 and 35. It is vice committee, many of our young men ADAPTABLE... Christian faith and at the same time ing and following the world war and pur C a m a s Y . P 9 . 0 0 have given thorough validity to their con obey the laws of our government under probable that all or nearly all of our posed for the present dire need was ex SCRIPTURAL . . . Quaker men of that age did register. scientious objections. C a m a s I n t 3 . 0 0 present conditions? plained. Raymond Wilson, also well ac Melba Int 4.50 R E A S O N A B L E . . . There have been times in the past when Most of these doubtless filed with their What the immediate future holds for us quainted with the issues involved, added Woodland Y. P 9.00 this was impossible. The apostles in the registration a statement concerning their none of us, without prophetic inspiration, ❖ is wise enough to see. It is hoped that as to an understanding of the matter. Hav Ontario Y. P 9.00 early days of Christianity, when to obey objection to war and war preparation. It ing devoted effort to make the world safe Entiat Y. P 6.00 is possible that some did not, expecting Friends we may demonstrate, to the sat and other unrealized aims by violence our $1.00 per year; $1.50 two copies lo Christ meant getting into difficulty with B S o c i e t i e s ( 11 - 2 0 m e m b e r s ) to file such objection if and when they isfaction of the authorities, to the glory friend has become an ardent crusader for same address the Jewish authorities, took their stand are called in the draft. of God and to the blessing of humanity, Newberg Y. P 12.00 on this statement, "We ought to obey peace through mercy, justice and love. He It is illegal, and violation of the law our loyalty to God and our love for man gives a large place for a Christian con Springbrook Y. P 15.00 15.00 God rather than men." And again and Highland Y. P 12.00 involves heavy fine and long imprison kind; our willingness to bear and to do; science in a world at war. The provisions Phyllis Cammack, Edilor again, through the history of Christianity Rosedale Y. P 14.00 14.00 and of Quakerism, the same alternative ment, to obstruct the operation of this our readiness to accept hardship and peril favorable to the conscientious objector 843 Georgia, embodied in the conscription act were ob S c o t t s M i l l s Y . P 1 6 . 0 0 1 4 . 0 0 has been faced and the same choice made. conscription law. But those who are al for the saving of life with as much cour tained largely through his effort. Sunnyside Int 8.50 Bend, Oregon If any man finds himself facing such a ready committed to the position of the age as the soldier does for the taking of life. Let each of us be ready to "Endure The nature of the labors in which our L e n t s I n t 6 . 0 0 choice today, for the Christian there can religious pacifist should learn their du visitors are engaged is a witness to a love Lents Y. P 17.00 17.00 be but one possible decision. t i e s a n d p r i v i l e g e s u n d e r t h e d r a f t l a w . h a r d n e s s a s a g o o d s o l d i e r o f J e s u s 1 Christ." that is not in word neither in tongue Piedmont Y. P 14.00 ORDER NOW FOR 1941 The military organization itself should be V a n c o u v e r Y . P 1 3 . 0 0 Fortunately (at least most Friends think grateful if it is not embarrassed by the But what of the more distant future? but in deed and truth. fortunately) the laws concerning conscrip Boise Y. P 20.00 p r e s e n c e i n i t s a r m y c a m p s o f c o n s c i e n In these days of world-wide distress, the tion, which have led to our present diffi tious objectors who cannot do combatant Boise Int 6.50 cult position, recognize the rights of the suffering and death of millions, shall we S t a r Y . P 2 0 . 0 0 service nor even non-combatant service sorrow as others who have no hope? Or religious conscientious objector, and pro u n d e r m i l i t a r y a u t h o r i t y . shall we not rather maintain our thesis S t a r I n t 7 . 5 0 vision has been made for those who can LUPTON'S that there is a better way to settle differ Melba Y. P 12.00 n o t t a k e p a r t i n w a r o r w a r p r e p a r a t i o n The first registration was a relatively Riverside 11.00 to render service which they can render simple matter. But when a name is drawn ences, personal, racial, class or national, in the draft, then the conscript will re- Nampa 15.OO to their government without violation of than by hate and war? W h i t n e y Y . P 1 4 . 0 0 t h e i r c o n s c i e n c e s . Let us as Friends, even if we must for W h i t n e y I n t 7 . 0 0 Most conscientious objectors, however a t i m e l i v e i n a w o r l d " w a r - m a d , h a t e - Homedale 12.00 12.00 strong their opposition to war and war HAWTHORNE Heacock Sash & Door Co. Tacoma Int 8.50 crazed, blood-drunk," maintain our faith preparation, are not averse to service for 939 S. W. SECOND STREET S u n n y s i d e H . S 1 6 . 0 0 in the power of understanding, good-will, C o r n e r S a l m o n the government, local, state or national. HARDWARE Greenleaf Y. P 20.00 It is not their contention that the govern love. Let us continue to build the struc K. L. MENDENHALL Portland. Oregon C Societies (21-30 members) Ice Cream ment has no right to demand service from ture of world-brotherhood, and to aid the We give Ihe best prices and services Candies them, but only that the government 3590 S. E. Ilavvlliorne Blvd., East 8522 Prune Hill 23.00 13.00 Portland, Oregon world along the hard road to that happy F R O M C O S T L I E R on Doors, Windows, Mill Work, Build Greenleaf Int 11.50 s h o u l d n o t a s k o f a n y o f i t s c i t i z e n s a ers' Hardware, Painl, Roofing, etc. We INGREDIENTS, B u i l d e r ' s S u p p l i e s E l e c t r i c S u p p l i e s consummation when "Nation shall not lift G r e e n l e a f H . S 3 5 . 0 0 service which is forbidden by his indi believe in Quaker honesly and fair vidual conscience, his belief as to what Paints, Glass, Roofing up sword against nation, neither shall Tacoma Y. P 21.00 Camas Washinglon dealing. i s G o d ' s w i l l f o r h i m . Sunnyside Y. P 25.00 6.00 they learn war any more." Page Four THE FRIENDLY ENDEAVOR December, 1940 December, 1940 THE FRIENDLY ENDEAVOR Page Five

MISSIONARY DEPARTMENT A. CLARK SMITH, SUPERINTENDENT

H e l e n C a m m a c k G e t s MISSIONARIES AND WORKERS OF 1S40 CONFERENCE Thanksgiving. Boise Monthly Meeting is P E R I S H O S A C T I V E I N U N I T Y 'Round the Yearly looking forward to a week of meetings AND VICINITY the last of November under the leadership Zenas Perisho again sent in a good re Help in Corocoro Meeting of Paul Mills. Also Paul Mills has been port of the work being done in this dis asked to hold his own meetings at Nampa. trict. He has been holding services at Mariano Medrano and his wife Rosa de B y J o s e p h G . R e e c e Madrano have moved from La Paz to Hubert Mardock will conduct a series of Bridgeport Sunday mornings. Attendance Good reports have come in from over Corocoro and are now living in this meetings at Star beginning January 1, has not been large but the interest has home with Helen Cammack and are help the Yearly Meeting. Several of the 1941. This certainly reveals something of been good. There are eight adults who churches have just completed special re the aggressive spirit of this Quarterly are regular in attendance aside from sev ing her in this portion of the field. He is vival campaigns. Some are in progress one of our most outstanding Indian ev Meeting, and we know that the Lord will eral children. He receives just enough in and others have plans for the immediate angelists with a natural gift for personal b l e s s a s w e h o n o r H i m . the offering to pay for gas and oil used future. Many victories have been won and work. He is untiring in his work, never From Newberg Quarterly Meeting we in making the trip. He is planning to misses an opportunity to evangelize and the believers have been strengthened. In are glad to report the new interest that hold a series of meetings here soon trust will be a great help in evangelizing this view of the needs the results accomplished is being aroused in the church at West ing that from this there will develop a are small, but we can with confidence district. He is especially adept in street Chehalem where Edward and Lois Har nucleus which will take the responsibility of actively carrying the work in this meetings, preaching mostly in the Ay- expect results as we faithfully proclaim mon have recently taken charge. This has mara language. He is well known in Cor the gospel. been a community church but they have place. Zenas also carries on a Sunday ocoro and well liked, having made sev From Salem Quarterly Meeting we find so enjoyed the Christian Endeavor activi- st^hool at Hereford and at his last report eral visits to this region in times past. Left to right: Juan Ayllon, Howard Pearson, Helen Cammack, George Ridout, the following good report. Walter and ties of Friends that they have come into there were 25 present, His work is effective and enduring. Helen Doris Tamplin, Julia Pearson, Nora Marrusicha, Tomassa Ayllon, Jonathan Tam- Gladys Cook are holding their own meet- our Christian Endeavor family. We are He is hoping to rearrange his schedule Cammack has a large field to cover be plin, Mariano Medrano, Cipriano Manami, Feliciano Condori, Victor Nina, Rosendo tings at Scotts Mills. They began their Guachalla, Felix Guanca, Justo Tabel, Carrol Tamplin, we presume, is behind the certainly glad to welcome these friends for Sunday services begmnmg December s i d e h e r w o r k i n C o r o c o r o . S h e p l a n s o n camera. We are fortunate indeed to have such a fine group of workers on our special campaign November 24, planning and trust that they will add new life in first when he plans to have services at making visits to points lying as far as mission staff. It will be interesting to list some of the unusual things about our to close December 8. They are also plan our youth activities. Hereford at 10:00 m the morning, Bridge- 12 to 15 miles away. These she will cover mission stations: highest mission station—at Corocoro v/e have the highest mission ning to hold a revival at Silver Cliff after From_ T, Portland ^ . Quarterly port 2:30 Meeting in ^ight. the This afternoon will make it and possible Unity for him at on muleback accompanied by Medrano. station in the world where missionaries are established. Oregon Yearly Meeting the first of the year. comes the report of the contemplated re- ^^d his family to unite their whole effort Rosa de Medrano is a very good worker entered the Bolivian field only nine years ago. Ours is the youngest mission in Middle Grove is a new point of interest. vival at Camas begmnmg December 29 j^to the same service without trying to among the Indian women and will be a Bolivia. At the same time we have the largest group of believers. Th number is It is located in a school two and one-half under the leadership of Mr. and Mrs. pg^t of the family in one place and great help to Helen in her women's work. approximately 300. These are the active dependable believers. The gospel is miles east of Salem on the Salem-Silver- preached to about 1000 hearers per week. Of these from five to ten per cent are ton highway. Walter Cook and Herman JanDhter. Then on February 16 Hubert j-t in another at the same time. All told new hearers. All missions in Bolivia are comparatively new. The oldest mission is o ® begmnmg meetmgs at Prune zgnas contacts about 80 different people only 50 years old. The oldest in China is 150 years. The Lord has been very good Macy are working with the American Hill At Sunnyside J G. Brmgdale began is certainly a wonderful work, TOO LATE to us. We make our boast in Him. To Him be all the glory. The task is by no means Sunday School union and organized re meetmgs November 22, closing December us pray much for the Perishos as cently with 25 in attendance. A week first. At Piedmont Edgar Sims has been tj, jj, t^is needy field; and if the Ten years ago 90% of all the missions completed. The heaviest burdens the missionaries bear are not the tasks at hand later there were 33 present and a request of South America were located within but the regions beyond. ' has come for preaching services on Sun bringing a series of illustrated messages have us send a gift to help ten miles of the coast line. Small wonder on the Tabernacle and a great deal of ^hem in their labor, I am sure it would that Mama Victoria should sit in her day afternoon. Let us pray much for this interest has been aroused Carl Miller, used to good advantage. new field of labor that these men might d o o r a c r o s s f r o m t h e c h u r c h i n L a P a z pastor at Vancouver, has been assisting and murmur "too late." She listens to the be guided as they organize this work. M i l l e r a n d H a z e l P o r t e r i n a s e r i e s o f songs, the testimonies and messages but Tacoma Quarterly Meeting reports the meetings at Springbrook. FOR SER?fc?r°'' when approached about her soul she usual activity. The work at Northeast s h a k e s h e r h e a d a n d s a y s " t o o l a t e . " " I f Tacoma is gradually increasing in num Do not forget to pray for the work of Camas and Prune Hill reports that their you had come long ago with this message ber and interest under the leadership of Oregon Yearly Meeting that we might be gospel bands are ready to go out and hold I could have believed. Now I am too old. Harry and Alice Bundy. The other meet faithful to the task committed unto us meetings on Sunday nights. We would I cannot change. It is too late." ings are continuing their usual good work. like to encourage other churches to form We warn faithfuUy those who put off No report of any special meetings has similar groups to go out and hold services CALENDAR OF SPECIAL the day of salvation lest they wait until come to us from this quarter. wherever needed. It not only serves to MEETINGS too late. Here we have it thrown back We turn our attention to Boise Valley strengthen the individuals composing the to us who believe. We wonder how many band but it puts new fire and vision in Quarterly Meeting and find that they are Sunnyside Nov. 22 to Dec. 1 i n B o l i v i a a s w e l l a s o u r o w n h o m e l a n d the church. All these activities reveal putting on a very aggressive campaign. S c o t t s M i l l s Nov. 24 to Dec. I something of the urge that is within us are saying to us "too late." Merle Green has arrived back on the field Greenleaf Nov. 24 to Dec. 1 to spread the gospel. "But whoso hath this world's goods and at Woodland and reports that his wife is Boise Nov. 24 to Dec. 1 seeth his brother hath need, and shutteth much improved and plans to soon be with Star Jan. I to P R O G R E S S A T R O S E V A L L E Y up his bowels of compassion from him, h i m i n t h e w o r k . Camas Dec. 29 to Jan. 12 The work at Rose Valley has been held H O W D W E L L E T H T H E L O V E O F G O D The work at Vale is showing promise. Prune Hill ... Feb. 16 to Mar. 2 IN HIM?" I John 3:17. up a bit because of inclement weather. George Hopper has arrived on the field This picture is of a little Sunday school in Viacha. The lady in the center is a but suffered a rather severe injury in a They still need a furnace to make the Spanish lady who has been converted and came into the light of holiness in our church comfortable during these chilly, skirmish with a bull. He received a B O O K S F O R R E A D I N G mission. Since that time she has been a faithful and energetic worker. Two of her cold days. If any of you can help us in AND STUDY daughters are on her left and the third is the little girl in front shading her eyes broken collar bone and dislocated this very urgent need we trust that you We give here a list of books which w i t h h e r h a n d . shoulder but is much improved and re will be faithful. An offering was taken at ports new interest in the community. might be gotten for mission study. Not Sunnyside recently to help with getting Melba has just finished a two weeks all of them are of Bolivia but we need Earl Ballon; "Bright Skies Tomorrow," by by Mrs. Wood; "The Monk Who Lived a pump as Oscar has to carry water from revival meeting under the leadership of t o s t u d y o t h e r l a n d s a s w e l l . T h e l i s t Mary B. Hollister. The following list Again," by Pearson. This last book is the a spring 75 yards away. The floor has not follows: "Carmileta Sings" for juniors; would be profitable reading: "Land of the life story of a monk who was converted. Clare Wilcuts. Riverside concluded a yet been laid and all the shakes are not "Among the Bolivian Indians," by Edith Incas," "Southward Ho," "Living High," Julia and Howard Pearson are acquainted meeting with Clarence Kerns as evange on. The building is nearing completion list, and at Greenleaf Merle Roe is plan Shereda; "Dangerous Opportunities," by by Overbeck; "High Spots in the Andes," w i t h t h i s m a n . B12 SW Park, btw. Alder & Morrison. and we hope to have a dedication sendee ning to hold a week's meeting following soon. Keep praying for this place. December, 1940 THE FRIENDLY ENDEAVOR Page Seven Page Six THE FRIENDLY ENDEAVOR December, 1940

M I S S I O N H O M E I N COROCORO SOCIETY NEWS MIGNON MACY, EDITOR

M E L B A H O L D S R E V I V A L S P R I N G B R O O K S E N T I N E L and orchards, bobbing for apples, a W I T H T E X A S P R E A C H E R The Springbrook C. E. met at the home " G h o s t " s o n g s u n g b y o u r p a s t o r , D i l l o n Melba had a splendid i-evival meeting of Estella Hubbard for their monthly M i l l s , a n d o t h e r g a m e s e n j o y e d b y 2 6 ending November 10 with Clare Willcuts business meeting and social. Games were o f o u r m e m b e r s . f r o m B o o k e r , Te x a s . played after which refreshments were Our C. E. attendance is much better. Leroy Curtis, one of our young men, served by the hostess. T h e o f fi c e r s f o r t h e y e a r a r e a s f o l l o w s : has returned home to Melba after work Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Wallen celebrated president, Harriet Wilcox; vice president, i n g s e v e r a l m o n t h s a w a y f r o m h o m e . their fiftieth wedding anniversary Oct. Eleanor Stroud; secretary, Gwen Pearson; We are sorry to report that two faith 13. Over 150 friends wished them happi treasurer, Pauline Miller; reporter, Elean ful families in our church will soon be n e s s f o r t h e f u t u r e . o r S t r o u d . We are looking forward to our Winter leaving us. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Harris, long T h e B u i l d e r s c l a s s h a s f u r n i s h e d n e w time members, are moving to Greenleaf, Revival which is to be held in Novem t a b l e s f o r o u r c h u r c h b a s e m e n t . S e v e r a l This picture gives us some idea of the nature of the country there where our Idaho. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Farner are b e r w i t h C a r l F. M i l l e r a s e v a n g e l i s t . of our members have furnished assistance missionaries travel. The roads over which they go are narrow, crooked, and rough. This shows house flush with street leaving also. Virgil was our S. S. super We pray that many souls will be helped. as are all houses in Latin America. in varnishing. The way clings precariously to the side of a canyon or skirts the base of a rugged intendent for some time. Kenneth Eichenberger, of the Better Window on left side lets light enter Mrs. Hulda Clarkson is entertaining her Book and Bible company, was the speaker range. The landscape would be one mighty desolation as pictured here were it trunk room and wash room. Double not painted by the hand of the master painter. Its very ruggedness but adding to d o o r i n m i d d l e i s p r i m a r i l y f o r a l i t t l e m o t h e r a n d s i s t e r f r o m T e x a s f o r a b o u t for the Literature Committee Sunday, P R U N E H I L L E X P A N D S W I T H its beauty as He shades and blends the light and the dark, the vivid and the drab a t w o w e e k s ' v i s i t . Oct. 13. He gave a very fine talk and GOSPEL BANDS colors into a majestic picture of breathtaking beauty. How like the country the store but is now being used for store r o o m f o r P e a r s o n ' s g o o d s w h i l e o n Mr. and Mrs. Ted Grovom are the proud showed us the importance of good read Six members of Prune Hill and Oak Aymara Indians are. As we see the pictured faces of the unbelievers they seem to • be rough, threatening, and forbidding but when the light of Christ shines in the furlough. The next door toward the p a r e n t s o f a n o t h e r s o n . ing for the older folks as well as the Park Christian Endeavors conducted a heart and reflects back through the faces what a heavenly change. right is entrance to patio or front yard. children. gospel band service at Parkdale, Oregon, The door on the extreme right is en We are very glad for the Arthur Haldy TACOMA C. E. NEWS on October 27. Those who participated trance to another store not our prop Our regular monthly business meeting family who are attending our meeting were: Don Lindgren, Leo Crisman, Alta erty. was held at the home of Mary Jane now. Jean Crisman, Kenneth Powell, Eileen Mr. and Mrs. Dwain Jones of Oswego PERSONAL EVANGELISM, D e d r i c k , a f t e r w h i c h o u r h o s t e s s e n t e r Mittby, and Mrs. Melva Mittby. had the Sunday evening services, Oct. tained the C.E.ers and several guests The regular monthly business meeting 20. Mrs. Jones had charge of the C. E. w i t h a H i c k p a r t y . of Prune Hill C. E. was held at the home o r H A N D - P I C K E D F R U I T We are working hard on our chart hours and Mr. Jones the church service. He presented the lesson in a chalk pic of Wilma Thompson on November 9. BY CARL F. MILLER points, and by way of a special project, A f t e r t h e b u s i n e s s s e s s i o n , o y s t e r s o u p ture of the Good Shepherd. Lois Simpson and Georgia Davis have or w a s s e r v e d . The summer is ended, and now what of However, before he can use the Word the harvest? All about us on every hand or do anything toward the saving of a ganized a Junior Endeavor. They had ten juniors at their first meeting, and the SUNNYSIDE INTERMEDIATES w e s e e e v i d e n c e s o f s u m m e r w o r k a n d soul, he must know beyond a shadow of a n u m b e r i s i n c r e a s i n g s t e a d i l y. PULL TAFFY B O I S E Y O U N G P E O P L E H O L D in gathering of fruit and grain. And we doubt that he himself has been genuinely One of our young married couples, The Intermediates of First Friends CHURCH SERVICE remember that Isaiah spoke of the joy converted. Jesus said to Peter, "When Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Warner (Mona are very much alive and out to win in The Boise Young People took over the that comes with the harvest. The extent thou are converted strengthen thy breth Byrd) recently had a third member added the chart contest. Their President is Shir evening church service on October 27. ot that joy depends upon the abundance ren. "We cannot introduce others to Jesus to their family in the form of a baby of the harvest. If the labor of the sum unless we know Him. Another important ley Field; Vice President and Prayer Talks were given by four of our members, m e r i s f u l l y c o m p e n s a t e d t h e n t h e r e i s a part of our equipment is having a sincere girl whom they have named Diane. Meeting chairman is Ruth Field; Secre with a vocal duet by Elaine Perishaw and deep sense of satisfaction as golden love for the lost and a longing to see Our local church was host to the Dis tary-Treasurer, Billy Burg; F. E. Report Beatrice Frichie, and a violin solo by sheeves and ripened grain are gathered t h e m s a v e d . J e s u s s p o k e t h r e e w o r d s t o trict C. E. Union Oct. 28. The Union held er, Allen Wormen. B e t t y A n n C r a v e n . i n a n d s t o r e d a w a y f o r w i n t e r u s e . his disciples of great importance to all t h e fi r s t o f a s e r i e s o f r a l l i e s f o r t h e The October party at which the main Elaine Perishaw, from Unity, Oregon, of us. The first is. Come. The second is E v e r y C h r i s t i a n , w h e t h e r h e r e a l i z e s i t purpose of training C. E. leadership. a t t r a c t i o n w a s a t a f f y p u l l , w a s h e l d i n w a s t a k e n i n t o o u r s o c i e t y a n e w m e m or not, is facing an appointed time at the Carry. And the third is Go. These words Mrs. W. H. Brown, working through the church basement and proved very b e r r e c e n t l y. end of his sojourn here when he will view were spoken to the mwho were to be soul the C. E. is planning a program called interesting. the results of work, a time of harvest we were spoken to those who were to be soul "An Evening in Bolivia" which will be Whitney Christian Endeavor gave us an interesting Masquerade Hallowe'en may call it. Every Christian should be a A n o t h e r l e s s o n w e m a y l e a r n a s w e a realistic though somewhat imaginary SOUTH SALEM ENTERTAINS soul winner. It is the normal and natural p a r t y i n O c t o b e r. watch men gather fruit from vine and visit to Bolivia wherein the needs of the IN A BARN ambition in the heart of the individual, branches. The fruit must be fully ripened. missionaries will be placed before the South Salem C. E. invited Rosedale after he has found Christ as his personal Before you can lead a soul to Christ he L'A people and an offering taken for the Had- C. E. to our Hallowe'en social on the DONALD JAY HADLEY Saviour, to go forth seeking to bring others must be convinced of his sin and of his ley memorial. evening of October 30. Hazel Cooper en Sherman and Barbara Hadley are the to this relation with God. This effort on need of a changed heart. The personal The glass doors at the rear of picture Calvin Choate spent a strenuous week tertained the group in a new barn of her the part of the individual is personal worker may have to help bring that con is entrance to dining room. Bedroom end hunting but all he brought back was u n c l e ' s a t K e i s e r . G h o s t l y i d e a s w e r e proud parents of a new son, Donald Jay, evangelism. viction and sense of need by the use of and parlor lie to the left. Spare bed a fine set of deer horns. carried on all during the evening. Enter born November 9 at Wilcox Memorial hos room and office lie to the right. Many of the methods used in this work (Continued on Page 8) Pat Brown, Reporter tainment consisted of hunts in cornfields pital in Portland. are similar to those used in gathering fruit at the harvest time of the year. Shall we say the Hand Picked Fruit as R. C. A. VICTOR EASY WASHERS Vancouver we consider the subject of Personal Ev Camas Flower Shop Serv-Us FRIGIDAIRES angelism? Wolf's First, what about the equipment? Every Barber Shop Funeral worker in the harvest field is equipped "Say It With Flowers" for his work. So in winning souls he must Garage G r o v e r C h i s m , O w n e r Bjur Electric Chapel be prepared or equipped with the Word STORE of God, which is the sword of the Spirit. Manning Eldg., N. E. 4th Ave RONALD E. DUFRESNE 213 4fh Street F L O R I N E D U F R E S N E — H A R P I S T He must not only know The Word but he Camas Washington Phone 19-W Camas, Wash. Phone 98W Camas, Wash. Camas, Washington must know how to use it. Nothing is more B r o a d w a y a l 1 2 t h convincing than God's Word. Page Eight THE FRTENPLY ENDEAVO^I^ December, 1940

WHITNEY C. E. NEWS HARRIS-HEHN kingdom of God and all these things will Louise Patrick, Susanna Stearns, Laura With a background of palm leaves, take care of themselves. Shook, Mrs. Mattie Stephens, and Ken- white chrysanthemums and ■twinkling Many other suggestions might be given neth Taylor were the four from our so- candles. Miss Genevieve Harris wed to those who would win souls for Christ, ciety who attended all of the annual to Mr. Willard Hehn on the eve^^jjjg of Such work requires great care and spud- Idaho State C. E. convention held from October 26 in a beautiful cerer^Qjjy at tual insight. "They that be wise shall Thursday evening to Sunday evening at First Friends church, Reverend Joseph shine as the brightness of the firmament the Christian church in Nampa. G. Reece performing the service. g^d they that turn many to righteousness Several others attended part of the ses- To the strains of the wedding march as the stars forever and ever." sion and a number attended the banquet, played by Mrs. Harris Higgins, tRg bride Tlmy all report a splendid convention, smilingly came down the aisle, looking Frank Leppert won the first prize in lovely in white satin and orangg pios- ^ .u i the poster contest put on by the con- soms. Her bouquet consisted of garden- T-he marriage of Dorothy May Geil, vention. ^ ias, roses and lily-of-the-valley with a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Geii, Our HaUowe'en party was held at the white orchid in the center. She Was pre- to Gilbert H. Weatherby, son of Mr. and church, October 25, when Whitney enter- ceded by Miss Maxine Stehlik, her only Mrs. Milton G. Weatherby, was a special tained the Boise C E society with a bridesmaid who wore yellow chiffon and event at Ii'irst Friends church on Friday large group present. There was much carried talisman roses, rust chrysgnthe- evening, November 15. The church was fun in guessing who was who among the mums and blue delphiniums. decorated beautuully and was tilled with spooky assemblage. Mr. Ivan Adams had the privilege of inenas and relatives of the brme and At a business meeting on October 28, being best man at the wedding of the groom, plans were made for several projects to popular couple. Marie Ellis and Frank Cole rendered be undertaken this winter. We are gath- Miss Lilas Todd, her rich voice ringing "I Love You Truly" as a duet, and Mr. ering postage stamps. These will be sent through the filled auditorium, acJtjed to Keece sang "Because," both of whicn to a tract society who will write tracts the solemnity of the occasion Wjm her were accompanied by Genevieve Cole at for us in Spanish, and will then send solo, 'Because." Mr. Myron Janues also the organ, who also played the wedding them to our missionaries in La Paz, contributed with his selection on the march. Reverend Joseph G. Reece per- Bolivia. clarinet, "I Love You Truly." formed the two-ring ceremony, with Another of our projects is to save Bible Mrs. Jennie Harris, the bride's mother, lights dimmed and candles burning. Dor- pictures from Scripture calenders and looked charming in a soldier-blUe dress othy and Ella Berg were bridesmaids, send them to our missionaries for use and hat, with black accessories. Mrs. J. H. Louise Berg was maid of honor, David in Bible study for the children. Hehn, beaming mother of the groom, Patterson was best man and Myron There is to be home mission work, also, wore a black dress and hat with touches James and Harry Geil Jr., were the other such as fixing baskets on Thanksgiving of gold jewelry. Both ladies had orchid attendants. Ihe intermediatefamilies, C.E.ers etc. enjoyed corsages. a Head usher , twas -d- Mr. Immediately^^nies Bishop, as- afterception was the given ceremony, in the church a social re- ^avenger hunt on Saturday evening after sisted by Mr. Eldon Bush, Mr. Lowell room, where congratulations and best HMIowe'en at the church. Todd, Mr. Verle Emery and Mr. Donald wishes were given and refreshments were The pastor has organized a boys' club Mortimore, who incidentally, is still a served by nine girl friends of the bride, fo get them more interested in Sunday newlywed himself. Myron James entertained the company school and church work, with the age Following their honeymon at Ocean- during the reception by playing Moscow- group of eight to eleven. At the first lake, the happy couple set up housekeep- ski's "Serenade" and "Italian Romance" meeting which included a weiner roast, ing at 6646 N. Moore ^y®-> Portland, and by Kretchmer, on his flute. turned out. _ are now at home to their friends. couple will live in Portland, and as Whitney has organized a Women's Mis- both of them have become very much sionary Society. Meetings are held twice PERSONAL EVANGELISR^ a part of our young peoples' society, we a month, one for business and programs (Continued from Page 6) wish them every happiness in their new ^d the other for work day, when they Scriptures and much prayer. Prayer Rfe and trust they will not forget us. ject will often bring conviction where there president® Mrf^Oren'^H^res v^e^^^^^^^ whatever Remember CHRISTMAS GIFT SUGGESTIONS dent; Mrs. S Se^brsJcrttarw Mrs. Rev- ^ (Continued from Page 1) nolds, treasurer; reporter. press the case. Ho fiui mo j h + Hi® gospel. We can give of our time to backba?k''- injury McKain, recently sustained when a he j^usrhe slipped M^hered and ^ ™with 1 cZeofmn LJe l^.i fruR interest service. and We better can yet give of our our attention, deepest Norm'^n^unr''^® we get impatient and try to hurry vear. Sundav things along, thereby doing more harm preaeh"^ than good. Be courteous, gentle and win- MILLS HAS CATTY SOCIAL ning. Wise as serpents and harmless as SCOTTS MILLS HAS CATTY SOCIAL pj.ARISH PAPER doves. EXCHANGE The Let us C.also notice E. that one held person with at on the "catty"evening of October social 31. Black cats on g SUGGESTED the help of the Spirit is better than two were very much in evidence as decora- somT®'^^^ of our churches are sending out or three working with an individual. Phil- tions and were prominent in games of Well "\'.^bty fine parish papers. They are lip was a good example of this as he dealt the evening. White ghosts escorted us It wo^m attractively gotten up. with the eunuch on the way to Gaza, through the House of Horrors. Our for- out a pastors to work Again, never interrupt any one who is tunes were hidden in walnut shells which could of exchange so that they dealing with a soul. If you think he is we later opened. Refreshments were es. Geor activities in other plac- not doing it right, wait and see. pieces of pumpkin and chocolate pie, a new has recently acquired Always hold the one with whom you with hot cocoa. a fine pan I'"*' working to the point of acceptance. Officers for the following year of our would hk ®'t H pastors who Avoid discussions on denominationalism, C. E. are: president, Barbara Magee; vice them ® bone for future punishment,These water are all baptism, right, but. etc. Seek president, ye first the Maurice alie Hurst; Magee; treasurer, secretary, Edgar Coulson. Ros-