February 18, 1959 Sac

This Issue

* The Hialeah Hospital Story

* Our First All-Spanish Church

* South Central Report

Hialeah Hospital FUTUREVENTS the membership to bring guests to this Friday evenings, there is one unit class. which meets on Tuesday evenings. Be- GENERAL Recommendations for this method of cause of a shortage of time, the units Operation Dixie continues are made up of six teams instead of throughout Southern Union evangelism in Sabbath school have been made on how this class should the usual eight. This means, of course, FLORIDA operate, who should be members of that the studies will run six weeks. Feb. 22—Dedication of Hialeah it, and for how long. These will soon At the close of the project, there Hospital Wing be available to your Sabbath school will be a series of decision meetings Southern Union Conference through your conference Sabbath school designed to acquaint more fully the Quadrennial Session, secretary. In our "Operatiob Dixie" people with Seventh-day Adventist April 19-22, at Miami Beach program, we have recommended a doctrines. Pastor's Bible Class. Though the Elder H. V. Hendershot, coordinator quarterlies are not now available, you of the Collegedale MV Council, said The Pastor's Bible Class should have a Pastor's Bible Class in the following about this first step of operation before your revival series. "Operation Fireside": This is new! The General Confer- It is suggested that he use Bible school ence Sabbath School Department voted lessons until the quarterlies come off "We feel that the opening night of recently to recommend a Pastor's the press. 'Operation Fireside' was highly suc- Bible Class to be a part of the evange- cessful. All the planned homes were listic methods of the Sabbath school. There is a tremendous soul-winning used with the exception of two or potential in Sabbath school. As yet, we But do you say, haven't we always had three which were canceled because of have hardly tapped the possibilities. a visitors' class taught by our Sabbath sickness. The Pastor's Bible Class will contrib- school ? Yes, you are right but the "The student participation and co- plans for this Pastor's Bible Class is ute to a Sabbath school evangelistic atmosphere. S. S. WILL operation was beyond all expectations. not a visitors' class. You see, the visi- There were a few cases where students tors' class would consist of any visitor, left for the week end, but as a whole if he is a SDA visiting from another Operation Fireside at SMC they stayed by very faithfully. church he is invited to be in the visitors' class. What then is the Pastor's The Southern Missionary College It is our belief that such a project Bible Class? It is this: "Operation Fireside" project got un- as 'Operation Fireside' will bring about derway the night of January 24 when a true spiritual awakening among SMC This class, in effect, is a baptismal the student Bible study teams presented students. The Spirit of God has al- class. The guests will participate in the their topics for the first time. Approxi- ready shown itself in such a way as opening exercises. During the lesson mately 85 people attended the studies to make us feel that this project will study time they will be taught by the presented by the 30 study teams. be of real benefit to the students as pastor (or in bis absence, by a qualified well as the people reached." layman) from -a quarterly that is espe- Advance preparations had been cially prepared for this class. The les- made on the two previous Friday Temperance Contest sons will consist of our doctrines. evenings. The group had also met for practice and study the Sabbath A union-wide temperance week end (Two quarterlies covering a period was scheduled at Southern Missionary of six months are now being prepared afternoon of January 17. At those College February 13-14 under the di- for this purpose). Thus, you can see times the students received instructions rection of Elder L. M. Nelson, temper- that an Adventist who has studied on various phases of the studies. Besides the five units who meet ance secretary for the Southern Union. his regular quarterly should be invited Orators from academies in the union to a class other than the Pastor's Bible were entered in the oratorical contest Class. Laymen will invite those on the at a convocation on Friday, the winner pastor's prospect list to Sabbath school giving his oration on Saturday night to "My Pastor's Bible Class." We in SMC's Auditorium. believe such an invitation will appeal to folk more than a general invitation College contestants in the oratorical, to Sabbath school. poster and jingle areas were to be pre- sented on Saturday night with awards Our Sabbath schools, we are told, being made in these fields, according to "Should be one of the greatest instru- Elder J. M. Ackerman, American Tem- mentalities, and the most effectual, in perance Society sponsor at SMC. bringing souls to Christ." CSSW. 10. Judges for the contests were chosen This points up the fact that our from public officials in Chattanooga Sabbath school should be geared for and from conference personnel. The evangelism. How is it with your Sab- public was invited to attend. bath school ? Is the program evangelis- tic or is it for our own people without 0 an evangelistic touch? Why, the very The laity can often do more for "object of Sabbath school work should a family than can the pastor. "Sitting be the ingathering of souls." CSSW. at the fireside, they can—if humble, 61. Emphasis to the Pastor's Bible discreet, and godly—do more to meet Class will help the Sabbath school the real needs of the families than to gather in souls. So when your pastor Will your Relief Offering banks be full by May 9? This little girl, Karen Linda, is could an ordained minister."—Testi- starts "the Pastor's Bible Class" urge going to be ready. Are you? monies, Vol. 7, page 21.

2 SOUTHERN TIDINGS, FEBRUARY 18, 1959 VOL S3, NO. 7 FEBRUARY 18, 1959 EDITORIAL OPINION

437 East Ponce de Leon Avenue Postal address: Box 849 This Business of Reaching People Decatur, Georgia POSTMASTERS: All notices should be sent Do you at times wonder what others really think of you? Of your to SOUTHERN TIDINGS, P. 0. Box 849, De- catur, Georgia. religion? EDITOR Cecil Coffey So did Jesus. ASSISTANT EDITOR ...... Elsie Blair MAKEUP EDITOR Dan McBroom Long before such modern techniques of measuring public opinion SOUTHERN TIDINGS. official organ of the as polls, the Master asked His disciples, "Who do men say that I the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Son of man am?" Adventists, is published weekly, fifty issues each year, at Collegedale, Tennessee. En- tered as second-class matter July 26, 1929, As an active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church you must at the Post Office at Collegedale, Tennessee, have been made aware of a mysterious force called public opinion at under the Act of March 3, 1879. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of toostage pro- work in your church and in your community. This force can make or vid,c1 for in Section 10, Act of October 3, break a drive for funds or a community-wide evangelistic project. In 1917, authorized on July 25, 1929. Subscription rate: one dollar per year. fact it can bring either unity or disunity right into the church program. ADDRESS CHANGES may be sent direct to SOUTHERN TIDINGS or, for members of any Evidences of this power are visible, but it cannot be measured; it is a conference listed below, to the local confer- force intangible and unseen. Everything that happens in your church ence office. Always give both the old and new addresses. Allow thirty days for the correction. program affects it. MANUSCRIPTS from members should be ad- dressed to the office of the local conference Just as people make vivid or negative impressions on others, so do where membership is held. CLASSIFIED AD- VERTISING rates and regulations are given in churches. Unless the attributes of a church are favorably impressed on the section for classified advertising. DIS- the public consciousness, eventually the church will suffer in decreased PLAY ADVERTISING rates and regulations are available on request from Advertising support and understanding. Either your church is "a city . . . set on Mcmaaer, SOUTHERN TIDINGS, Box 849, Decatur, Georgia. an hill," that "cannot be hid," or it may be like salt that has lost its savor. Remember how Jesus described His followers as leaven hidden in three measures of meal which eventually leavened all the meal? The CONFERENCE DIRECTORY meaning for the Adventist Church is clear: each member and each church must continually induce the community to move in the direction of SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE Christlikeness, thus leavening the community until favorable public President Don R. Rees opinion results. Secretary-Treasurer A. P. McDow Seventh-day Adventists cannot, must not, take for granted that they Auditor K. C. Beem Educational H. S. Hanson and their activities are appreciated and understood. Daily there are Home Missionary, indications that this denomination still has a "selling" problem of great Sabbath School. S. S. Will MV, Radio-TV, Temperance, magnitude. It is of vital importance that people know the full truth War Service L. M. Nelson about the Seventh-day Adventist Church—its objectives, services, and Public Relations, Religious Liberty ...... Cecil Coffey organization, as well as its doctrines. As someone remarked, "It's not Publishing Eric Ristau that people don't know enough, but that they know so much that isn't so." Associate W. L. Crofton The real problem facing Adventists communications-wise is not how —0— to give a Bible study, preach a sermon, defend the faith when attacked— ALABAMA-MISSISSTPPI — LeRoy J. Leiske, though improvement is needed in all of these; rather the problem is one President: L. E. Aldrich, Secretary-treasurer; (P 0. Box 1311) 2641 24th Ave., Meridian, of winning the attention, interest and active support of the people. This Miss. church has the message people need desperately, but what good will it CAROLINA — H. V. REED, President; J. M. do them if they don't hear it? Jansen. Secretary-treasurer; (P. 0. Box 930) 1938 E. Seventh St., Charlotte, N. C. God's work must compete with powerful propaganda machines of FLORIDA — H. H. Schmidt, President; H. F. Roll, Secretary-Treasurer; (P. 0. Box 1313) false causes and rival causes. Unless ways can be found to take the 137 E. Hillcrest Ave., Orlando, Fla. message out to where the people live, to get them halted long enough GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND — N. C. Wilson, to listen, the task of giving the gospel cannot be finished. It isn't enough President; A. C. McKee. Secretary-treasurer; (P. 0. Box 9929) 547 Cherokee Ave. SE, just to hope that someday the public will understand our church and our Atlanta 2, Ga. beliefs. We must see to it that we are understood—TODAY! KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE — E. L. Marley, Pres- ident; R. W. Dunn, Secretary-treasurer: (P. God has given us an unparalleled opportunity to reach men and 0. Box 987) 3208 West End Ave., Nashville, Tenn. women with the saving message for this hour. Within Operation Dixie SOUTH ATLANTIC — J. H. Wagner, Presi- are incorporated plans for meeting this critical need. Have you selected dent; N. G. Simons. Secretary-treasurer; (Station B, Box 9188) 235 Chickamaug, your post of duty? Ave. SW, Atlanta 14, Ga. SOUTH CENTRAL — W. W. Fordham, Presi- The Cover dent; L. E. Ford, Secretary-treasurer; (P. 0. Box 936) 1914 Charlotte Ave., Nash- ville 4, Tenn. Hialeah Hospital as it eventually will appear is depicted on the cover. SOUTHERN TIDINGS is pleased to salute this institution and others — 0 —___ like it for the great supplementary support they give to the program Wills, trust agreements, and annuities of the church. should be made in favor of the legal associa- tion rather than the conference. Write your conference secretary-treasurer for the exact name.

ERR ARY 18 1`5 At Hialeah Hospital nursing care takes many forms. The Hialeah Hospital Story

Next Sunday, February 22, a new numerous sacrifices from the Seventh- church treasury," says Elder Don R. $350,000 addition will be dedicated day Adventist physicians, dentists and Rees, president of the Southern Union at Hialeah Hospital, Hialeah, Florida. businessmen who made personal loans Conference. "We are happy to have This represents the latest in a series of and contributions with no real security, institutions of this kind working along- milestones which the founders of this and from members of the Adventist side those owned and operated by the institution will tell you "borders on churches in the Miami area who donat- church organization. There is great the miraculous." ed time and materials. The first em- need for both." Founded in 1951 under the general ployees worked long hours at small pay (frequently not certain that there Today, Hialeah Hospital has build- direction and inspiring leadership of ings and land appraised at $1,200,000 Elder W. 0. Reynolds, then pastor of would be funds enough to meet the payroll), so great was their interest. in value. All equipment and other as- Miami Temple church (now of the sets are in addition to this amount. Potomac Conference), Hialeah Hospi- "The story of Hialeah Hospital is The new building to be dedicated next tal has grown from a modest 25-bed be- an inspiring illustration of what can Sunday contains a large laboratory, a ginning to a completely modern, excel- be done by Adventists working inde- blood bank, a large emergency room lently equipped institution of 130 beds. pendently of financial aid from the department and an X-ray department A 35-bed pediatric department is with four diagnostic X-ray rooms, a scheduled to be added this year, and in superficial x-ray therapy and a cobalt the projected plan to add four stories therapy unit. of patients' floors the hospital will eventually have 250 beds or more. "We are the second hospital in Florida to have these facilities and, I It all started with $5,000 borrowed believe, the first Seventh-day Advent- from a bank and a lot of vision and ist hospital anywhere to have a cobalt faith on the part of the board members. therapy unit," says Mr. Welch, the "The vision, faith and sacrifice of administrator. "We also will have in the founders and the board of trustees this department a radio-isotope diag- have led to the present place of success nostic and treatment laboratory. These Hialeah Hospital enjoys," says Donald facilities give us one of the finest W. Welch, administrator. service buildings of any hospital any- Members of the board who were where, and we are very pleased to among the original founders are: H. L. offer these services to our community." Anderson, D.D.S.; R. S. Akers, Scheduled to be added this year, also, D.D.S.; Cecil Flesher; H. M. Hopps; is a building to house a new dining Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Hurst and C. C. room and kitchen. Cost of this and Ray, D.D.S. the new pediatric facilities will total Other members who have joined approximately $200,000. since are: 0. D. Anderson, M.D.; The hospital employs some 250 A. W. McCorkle, M.D. and H. C. persons, and its rapid growth has con- Nelson, M.D. ADMINISTRATOR tributed directly to the growth of the The beginnings of the hospital saw Donald W. Welch church in that section of Florida.

4 SOUTHERN TIDINGS. FEBRUARY 18. 1959 THE CONFERENCES

Alabama - Mississippi

Operation Dixie Baptisms The first round of Operation Dixie in Jackson, Mississippi, culminated Sabbath, January 24, with a lovely baptism. Operation Dixie was put in motion in the Jackson church some three months prior to the above-mentioned date. The church board and missionary committee met and set a baptismal goal. Eight weeks before the revival, Operation Fireside was brought into play. Participants in this phase of evangelism were thrilled to note that a very high percentage of the homes Elder Leiske (extreme left) and Elder Crowson (extreme right) with ten of the eleven who were baptized at the close of the Operation Dixie decision meetings in receiving studies were represented at Jackson, Mississippi. the revival. During the revival one complete section of the Jackson church group for establishing a medical fund • was filled each night with the youth Carolina to be used in helping medical and who participated in Operation Fireside. dental students as well as physicians Physicians, Dentists Meet Operation Dixie has proved to be a and dentists financially. Elder Pittor. wonderful blessing to the Jackson Carolina physicians and dentists stated that he felt the plan would be church. Each night of the revival the from western North and South Caro- a more satisfactory one, in many re- church was full as the people came to lina met at Dr. 0. D. MacAlpine's spects, than the one now being used. hear the inspiring messages of Elder home in Asheville on January 20 for A committee of five was appointed to LeRoy J. Leiske, president of the Ala- the first Carolina Medical Meeting in give study to the plan and bring back bama-Mississippi Conference. At the 1959. a report at a later date. two Sabbath services during the revival, Games and recreation were enjoyed Guest speakers were Elders Hubert in the downstairs recreation room be- the auditorium would not seat all the V. Reed, conference president, and people. It was necessary to use an ad- fore a delicious buffet style dinner was Leslie H. Fitton, public relations di- served. Wives of the Carolina physi- joining room to seat the overflow rector. crowd. cians and dentists were also present A plan was presented to the medical for the occasion. Bible School interests were followed up during this time by Elder 0. B. Gerhart, and several of them attended the revival. Elder Leiske conducted a week of prayer in the church school during the revival week which did a great deal for the church school students. As a result of this first round of Operation Dixie in Jackson, 11 precious souls were baptized Sabbath, January 24, at the close of the revival. While the pastor was still in the bap- tistry a call was made for those who planned to be in the next baptism. Several adults stood on this call. Jackson plans to begin another round of Operation Dixie immediately. Thank God for Operation Dixie, a very workable plan that is most productive in soul winning! A good buffet supper was enjoyed by physicians, dentists, and their families at the HALLE G. CROWSON, Pastor first Carolina medical meeting of 1959 held in the home of Dr. 0. D. MacAlpine, Jackson, Mississippi, District Asheville, N. C.

SOUTHERN TIDINC;StarEBRUARY 18. 1212 5 A call to Christ by the minister, a baptismal service—these are the never-to-be-forgotten experiences in the life of the church. Here, left, Elder Rainey Hooper makes the final call at the Hooper Revival Series in Columbia, S. C. The baptismal service ap- propriately closed the week of meetings, yet the same service also signified the beginning of a beautiful new experience in Christ Jesus.

as well as several husbands and their Florida wives together. Georgia-Cumberland We greatly appreciated the earnest, Octogenarians Meet diligent ministry of Elder and Mrs. Griffin Investment Octogenarians of Central Orlando Coon and pray that the Lord's richest In Griffin, Georgia, there are 26 Seventh-day Adventist Church recently blessing will attend their every effort Sabbath school members. Early last year, they determined to make their enjoyed an evening of entertainment for Him. H. H. SCHMIDT in the recreation room of the church, Investment program really count. They 0 on the occasion of Dr. George Gartly's set a minimum goal of $5 per member. birthday. "We are to speak the truth in love, When all funds were in, after ex- trusting in Him to give it power for penses, a sum of $174.86 was the The program, arranged by Mrs. Ol- the reforming of the life. The Holy net result. This amounts to more than sen Fairchild with Pastor Ernest E. Spirit will apply to the soul the word $7 per member. Lutz, Jr., as master of ceremonies, that is spoken in love."—The Ministry How was it done ? honored 13 "senior members" of the of Healing, p. 157. Two elderly sisters put into the church. Also among those unable to Investment fund money that had attend because of illness were Miss Mamie Page and Mrs. Fannie Page. So successful was the party, it was sug- gested that it become an annual oc- casion. Winter Park Revival Elder and Mrs. Glenn Coon have just completed a 17-day "Positive Liv- ing Clinic" in the Kress Memorial church of Winter Park, with the re- sult that 31 precious souls went f or- ward in baptism. These meetings were designed to bring revival to the hearts of church members and conviction to those who had not yet made their decision. They accomplished both in a most practical and helpful way. The church was filled each night and inter- est grew as the series progressed. Elder A. D. Burch, pastor of the church, assisted throughout, and a pro- gram of daily visitation proved a rich Orla ndo Octogenarians blessing to all. A unique feature of the Pictured, sitting, left to right, are: Mrs. Alice Ward, Mrs. J. D. Buchanan, Mrs. C. C. Hall and Mrs. Mettle Duncan. Standing, are: J. P. Fleming, Mrs. J. H. Hoskins, Mr. final harvest was the baptism of three J. H. Hoskins, Mr. A. H. Kenney, Mrs. George Gartly, Mr. J. C. Trimmier, George generations—father, son and grandson, Gartly, M.D., Mrs. D. D. Brown, and Mr. D. D. Brown. 6 SOUTHERN TIDINGS. FEBRUARY 18. 1959 Georgia-Cumberland Sabbath School Per Capita Mission Giving JANUARY, 1959 From TOP to BOTTOM we list the per capita giving of all our churches. WHY NOT PLAN TO BETTER YOUR POSITION NEXT MONTH? Per Per Pos. Church Capita Pos. Church Capita 1 Walter Memorial 1.874 34 Pomona Park .628 2 Greeneville 1.815 35 Dunlap .625 3 Augusta 1.641 36 Tifton .589 4 Dahlonega 1.518 37 Athens .588 5 Lenoir City 1.274 38 Chattanooga .560 6 Dalton 1.259 39 Kirkwood .548 7 Harriman 1.258 40 Montezuma-Ogle. .526 8 Griffin 1.094 41 Macon .506 9 Portal 1.011 42 Postell .463 10 Albany 1.002 43 Crossville .416 11 Atlanta Beverly Road .970 44 Meister Hills .407 12 Pine Mountain Valley .940 45 Spring City .393 13 Thomaston .933 46 Columbus .390 14 Collegedale .905 47 Barwick .365 15 Ellijay .893 48 Savannah .362 16 Daylight .875 49 Lookout Mountain .343 SUPERINTENDENT SECRETARY 1/ Valdosta .873 50 Little Creek .341 Mrs. Clayton Hoskins, Mrs. 011ie Passmore 8 Cedartown .834 51 Wildwood .312 12 Marietta .820 52 Rome .298 20 Cumberland Heights .792 53 Johnson City .296 21 Morristown .777 54 LaGrange .283 come to them as a gift, another sold 22 McMinnville .756 55 Moultrie .279 small house plants, another earned her 2.3 Bristol .746 56 Laurelbrook .277 24 Calhoun .730 57 Kingsport .257 share by baby sitting, some did special 25 Monteagle .727 58 Daisy .241 26 Knoxville .706 59 Brayton .240 sewing and others sold produce they 77 Baxley .703 60 Wolf Creek .208 had grown in their gardens. 28 Waycross .699 61 Brunswick .207 29 Cleveland .686 62 Newport .142 • A youngster gathered and sold old 30 Coalfield .662 63 Fitzgerald .110 31 Graysville .661 64 LaFayette .073 newspapers and magazines. Two per- 32 Gainesville .652 65 Conference Church .020 sons sold bake goods, and a young 33 Standifer Gap .643 fellow, Teddy Godard, made his goal REMEMBER! One half of our world mission budget comes from Sabbath School Gifts! by gathering and selling cold drink bottles and scrap iron. One lady was promised a bonus when she reached that these boys and girls will seek at Falls Creek State Park and attend- a certain goal in production where she church membership. ing a Sam Campbell lecture provided worked; this she dedicated to the In- The annual investiture service was exciting adventure and a practical vestment fund. Mr. J. B. Sudduth held in April when three Companions, knowledge of nature. turned his hobby of raising pure-bred eight Friends, five Builders, one Sun- We are grateful for the dedicated Bantams into $25 for Investment. beam and one Busy Bee were invested. service of the director, Mrs. Alice Finally, the members contributed their Fifty-five honor tokens were awarded Coffee, and Mrs. Vesta Bryant, her pennies during the last quarter of the youth for their achievements. The assistant. It required the expenditure the year. club took top honors on the exhibits of a great deal of time and energy The sum of $174.86 may not appear depicting bird study and other nature on their part to furnish uplifting and large to many, but just think what it crafts at the Kentucky-Tennessee Path- wholesome activities for the youth of would mean if every Sabbath school finder Fair. Other activities included the church and community. Thank should reach a per capita in Invest- tours through the Martha White God for people with a burden for the ment of more than $7. Bakery and the Wilson and Lannon boys and girls! baseball factories. A two-day campout WILLIAM C. HINTON, Pastor Kentucky-Tennessee Pathfinder Pony Rides Participating in pony rides was a pleasure for the Pathfinders! No, they didn't ride them-they provided rides for others, as the picture here shows, thus raising a nice sum of money for their club and having a lot of fun in the process. Many worthwhile activities are car- ried on by this Pathfinder Club which meets in Woodbury among the beauti- ful hills of middle Tennessee. Al- though the members number 20, only about half are baptized church mem- bers and the rest come from non- Adventist homes. The primary aim of Using ponies provided by Dr. W. A. Bryant, the Woodbury, Tennessee, Pathfinders raised $80 above expenses, sponsoring pony rides at the Cannon County Fair last fall. the leaders, therefore, is to make the Pictured here, leading the ponies around the ring, are, left to right: Malelda Coffee, program of the Pathfinders so inviting Fred Pelham, Jr., Gary Bryant (kneeling), Mike Coffee, and Rodney Bryant.

gnIITHFRisLTEMINMS. FVARY 18 1959 7 South Central

Workers Meet On the evening of January 14, the ministers of the South Central Con- ference, most of whom were accom- panied by their wives, gathered in Nashville at the Preston Taylor Com- munity Center for their annual In- gathering victory celebration. Elder W. B. Ochs, vice-president of the Gen- eral Conference; Elder and Mrs. E. E. Cleveland of the Ministerial Depart- ment of the General Conference; Elder Don Rees, president of the Southern Union; Elder S. S. Will, union home missionary leader; Elder Eric Ristau, union publishing department secretary; Elder E. C. Ward, our union confer- ence evangelist, and his wife—these distinguished guests graced the as- sembly with their presence. It was, indeed, a delightful evening of Christian fellowship. A tasty meal North American Division President W. B. Ochs addresses group. was served in the candle-lit, music- filled room, which was fragrant with possible. Although some of our men had been achieved and to encourage lovely flowers. Each district pastor at had not achieved complete victory, they those who had not yet quite gained this high point of the gathering gave left the banquet hall with renewed victory for each of their churches. the report of the Ingathering for his inspiration and determination to go Also, a brief over-all picture of the district. It was thrilling indeed to see back to their churches and obtain com- wonderful results of the Ingathering church after church join the victory plete victory. campaigns was given. Not only was column in sparkling blacklight. At the end of the reports, we all the over-seas program of missions re- At the end of the final report, we were encouraged and uplifted by re- viewed, but the benefits of Ingathering were glad to note that the thermometer marks from our guests. Elder W. W. to former church building programs of had soared to $50,000. A word of Fordham, our president, led out in a Birmingham, Mobile, Louisville, Mont- heartfelt appreciation is expressed here very dynamic way as emcee of the gomery and many other smaller to our faithful laymen who worked so occasion. He stated that we were there churches were extolled. Elder Ford- untiringly to make this achievement to celebrate the many victories which ham also mentioned our church school

South Central workers at the Ingathering Victory Dinner.

SOTTTHRRN TITNNTIS FPR1ITTAlIV 1R 1 OSO Two New Churches In December the First SDA church 041# INCHES in Port Gibson, Mississippi, was organ- ized. It was in the summer of 1958 the light of the third angel's message found its way into Port Gibson as the result of a very successful tent effort conducted by Elder J. A. James, district pastor. Nearly 40 individuals were baptized and on December 6, 30 of them became charter members of the Port Gibson First Seventh-day Ad- ventist Church. It was the privilege of the writer along with the pastor to organize this splendid group of believers into a church. Elder James was assisted by Mrs. B. B. Rowe, veteran church school teacher, and also some of the faithful laymen of the Jackson, Mississippi, church. Our believers are now meet- ing in a house which can hardly ac- commodate them, and plans are now under way to purchase a lot and erect a church in Port Gibson for the sta- Mrs. N. A. Lindsay, left, and Mrs. T. T. Frazier practically filled this board bility of the work started there. in posting the victory churches. It was also our privilege on Sabbath, December 20, to participate in the program which benefits monthly from "Always take your job seriously— organization of the First Seventh-day Ingathering. never yourself."—Dwight D. Eisen- Adventist church in Tuskegee. Tus- Elder Rees brought out the wonder- hower. kegee is the town of the internationally ful soul-winning opportunities which Elder Rees, ably assisted by Elders known Tuskegee Institute. For some the annual Ingathering program brings Ristau and Will, led out in the discus- time there was a burden for this edu- to each of us. Did you know that sion of Operation Dixie. Every district cational mecca, and we had hoped that there are ministers preaching the gospel pastor then gave a report on the prog- a lighthouse of truth would be estab- in the Southern Union who were first ress of Operation Dixie in his dis- lished there ere long. made acquainted with our message trict. It was indeed thrilling to hear It was in the summer of 1958 that through the Ingathering operation? how our laymen are willing and ready Elder E. J. Humphrey, some of the The next morning at the Riverside to play their part in the finishing of young people from Montgomery, ably Chapel we were led into a soul-search- the work. Elders Ward and Cleveland assisted by Brother Edward Jones, ing devotional to begin our workers' added their experiences to the dis- launched the first tent effort there in meeting. Elder Ochs' subject was, cussion. Tuskegee. As a result of these meet- "Activity for God," and all realized The workers' meeting closed Thurs- ings a company of new believers was anew that we are living in a time day night with a very spirited message established. In addition to the pastor, when we ought to be up and doing from Elder Cleveland on the subject the writer and Brother L. E. Ford, everything that we can to hasten the of "The Holy Spirit." He stated that secretary-treasurer, participated in this finishing of the work. A few of his just as we pull into the filling station service. We invite your prayers in choice quotations are given here: to fill up before beginning a long behalf of these—the youngest churches "A little more determination, a little journey, so we should pull into God's in the South Central Conference. more pluck, a little more work—that's filling station (Bible study, faith, and W. W. FORDHAM luck."—Anonymous. prayer) and tarry long enough to fill "Two men working as a team will up before we begin the long arduous produce more than three working as journey of each day. individuals."—C. P. McCormick Thus one of the most inspiring and Is There a Reason, or beneficial workers' meeting of the Have You Forgotten? South Central Conference became his- Have you returned your tem- MOVING? tory. N. A. LINDSAY perance membership to your con- If you are moving, or your ad- Home Missionary Secretary ference? The special invitation dress is changing soon, please rush that came to you in a striped your name and both your old and 0 new addresses to: Southern Tidings, envelope—remember? Box 849, Decatur, Georgia. This "Life's best things — simplicity, Please send yours today. The will insure your continuing subscrip- honesty, truthfulness, purity, integrity tion to your union paper. need is very great. We are look- Please write also if more than —cannot be bought or sold. They are ing just for yours. as free to the ignorant as to the edu- one copy of Tidings is coming to —Your conference your home, including, if possible, cated, to the humble labourer as to the wrappers from all copies re- the honored statesman."—Ministry of Temperance Secretary ceived in a single week. Healing, p. 198. Our First All-Spanish Church Photo-Story by Charles Beeler Just before the end of 1958 a new church was organized at Miami, Flori- da. It was the first all-Spanish church in the Southern Union Conference and became a candidate to join the sister- hood of churches in the Florida Con- ference. Charter membership was 40, with two persons in the group by virtue of baptism on the day of organization. Elder J. C. Culpepper, publishing de- partment secretary of the Inter-Ameri- can Division, ministered the rite. The service was opened by Pastor Ernesto Santos and the organization sermon was preached by Elder H. H. Schmidt, president of the Florida Con- ference. This addition makes the 62nd church to the Florida Conference. Assisting in the ceremonies, particu- larly with translating was Elder A. H. Members and friends who attended the organization of the Miami Spanish church.

Pastor and Mrs. Ernesto Santos English to Spanish Spanish to English

History read. The building was purchased from the Church of Christ. 10 SOUTHERN TIDINGS. FEBRUARY IS.. 1959 SUNSET TABLE

Feb. 20 Feb. 27 Atlanta, Georgia 6:26 6:33 Birmingham, Alabama 5:35 5:42 Charlotte, N. Carolina 6:10 6:17 Collegedale, Tennessee 6:28 6:35 Huntsville, Alabama 5:33 5:40 Louisville, Kentucky 5:27 5:34 Memphis, Tennessee 5:47 5:54 Meridian, Mississippi 5:46 5:51 Nashville, Tennessee 5:33 5:40 Orlando, Florida 6:18 6:23 Wilmington, N. Carolina 6:00 6:07

C LISTEN EVERY SUNDAY The Voice of Prophecy) Among organization participants: Elders V. E. Berry, H. H. Schmidt, H. F. Roll \_...... le BOX SS LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA and Pastor Santos. February 22—Bible Questions Division. Other officers of that division When you get yours, appoint some likewise gave good help. layman to be responsible to keep them March I—The Pre-Existence of Christ Miss Raquel Genanian, receptionist filled and looking tidy with appropri- and secretary in the Inter-American ate literature. I do not believe the Division office at Coral Gables, gave Review and Herald nor the SOUTHERN a history of the development of the TIDINGS, as good as they are, should What Do You Want? new Spanish church group in Miami. be placed in reading racks for the Elder D. H. Baasch, president of the public. These two papers are strictly What would you like to see Mexican Union, translated from Span- for our own people. Much good litera- more of in SOUTHERN TIDINGS? ish to English. Miss Genanian began ture is stacked in our churches and Send your suggestions to The a Spanish Sabbath school class several homes which could be properly used Editors, SOUTHERN TIDINGS, years ago, soon after her arrival in in reading racks. Order yours very P. O. Box 849, Decatur, Georgia. Miami. The new church has grown Soon. S. S. WILL largely from that class. Elder V. E. Berry, pictured on this page, and his wife have actively aided in the establishment of the new church. In addition to the assistance from CLASSIFIED ADS Inter-American Division leaders, help has been rendered by Elder H. F. Roll, HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ADVERTISEMENT: (1) Have a local church leader write "Approved" and his signature on the sheet of paper containing the advertisement, secretary-treasurer of the Florida Con- (2) write your name and address on the same sheet, (3) specify how many times ference and others in the headquarters the ad is to run, (4) send the approved ad to your conference office and (5) don't office. forget to enclose payment in full. The church building was purchased, RATES. $3.00 for each insertion of 50 words or less and 5 cents for each additional word, including the address. Make checks and money orders payable to SOUTHERN along with a parsonage and parking TIDINGS. facilities, from the Church of Christ. SOUTHERN TIDINGS makes every reasonable effort to screen all advertising, but in no case can the periodical assume responsibility for advertisements appearing in New Literature Racks its columns. A new metal rack for literature is PEP, youthful buoyancy, calm nerves, eleven countries, New York and return now available. It is gray in color and healthy blood, constipation relief, many beginning $698 tourist. Monthly sailings. has five compartments of different claim from high potency organic food Also round world tour by air beginning supplement. Time tested, nationally ad- at $2,151. Travel now, pay later. Write sizes, for These Times, tracts, School vertised. 240 tablets, 29 vitamins, minerals, 4343 Sierra Way, San Bernardino, Cali- $12.50 value $4.95. Limited quantity. Life tornia. , (7) of Bible Prophecy enrollment cards. Lab., Inc., 18 Newbury Street, North You may get these through the Quincy, Mass. (5-7) Book and Bible House for only $2.75, TOUR the continent of South America. WANTED Linotype operator in non-union Seventh-day Adventist group now forming and we would urge each church mis- shop. Will pay union wages for qualified for intriguing, picturesque, and wonder- sionary committee to get a number of man. Starkey Printing Company, 2710 E. fully different travel experience next June. 30th Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee. (7) See mission life first hand, the Great Andes these. This is good missionary work; Mts., the Amazon River, etc. To be con- ducted by SDA minister who led Europe we have church members today who THE WORLD travel Agency is Seventh- and Middle East tour last summer. Write day Adventist owned and operated. Gives for free descriptive brochure to John Hay- first contacted this truth through read- most possible for each travel dollar. Now ward, 870 Prospect Ave., Hartford 6, ing literature from our reading racks. booking 35-day guided European tour, Connecticut. (4-7) Every church ought to order at least two of these immediately. SOUTHERN TIDINGS, FEBRUARY 18, 1959 11 EVANGELISM Comments by Don R. Rees a SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE STATISTICS: Churches, 444; Members, 40,299 President, Southern Union Conference Baptisms in 1958, 3,426

Operation Dixie Results to work in overseas lands. We appreciate this dem- onstration of loving service from Elder A. H. Roth and his associates. Likewise, we would not fail to In this number of SOUTHERN TIDINGS are reports recognize the valuable direction given to the growth of two sizable baptisms in connection with Operation of the Spanish work by the Florida Conference and Dixie. This is cheering, for the same experience has its workers in the Miami area. The organization of also taken place in scores of this new congregation will, we believe, spark further churches. Of more significance, work among the Spanish-speaking population within however, is the fact that in every the Southern Union territory. case these successes have served to whet the soul-winning appe- tites of the members. They want to Growth of Hialeah Hospital repeat Operation Dixie again and again. And that is how it should In the Southern Union we endorse what is gen- be. When the habit of working erally called "self-supporting work." This refers to for souls is formed, it will be the work—usually in connection with institutions Don R. Rees hard to break. And so long as operated independently by our members—of mem- the Holy Spirit is in control the bers not on denominational salary but doing work habit will be nourished and fed. It's a good habit, one contributing directly to the full-gospel commission. that adds to spiritual strength and growth. It will Hialeah Hospital is one of several institutions of the never be detrimental to one's health. We recommend it to all. South which are in this category. It has enjoyed phenomenal growth, thanks to the wise management of a dedicated board of trustees. We are happy for the privilege of participating in forthcoming cere- Final Statistics for 1958 monies opening another sizable addition to this hospital. With all the reports in, the Southern Union Con- ference membership now stands at 40,299. Some 3,426 souls were added to the churches by baptism. This Important Meetings Planned necessitated the organization of six new churches, bringing the total to 441. We thank God for these As this number of SOUTHERN TIDINGS goes to souls and for the ministers and laymen who worked press, leaders from throughout the Southern Union so faithfully for them. will be meeting in various groups for the purpose of surveying the work in each conference and in- stitution, and for the purpose for finalizing on further plans relative to the future. God expects good organi- Our New Spanish Church zation and effective methods. When your leaders meet they discuss organization and methods, and In Miami recently was organized the first all- they give study to suggestions and recommendations Spanish church in the Southern Union. This came originating with both laymen and workers in con- about largely through the voluntary, self-sacrificing ferences and institutions. From this procedure come labor of laymen and workers connected with the Inter- the plans and programs for the entire church. This American Division office located in nearby Coral is how Operation Dixie developed. We know our Gables. In a sense, this represents real mission work in members will be praying for these meetings and will North America on the part of missionaries assigned stand ready to give their support as God directs.