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The Dollar Missionary Book Give That They Too Might Live God often leads us into new ways of giving the message for today. I be- The Lord gave that we might live. . . , The truth must be spread, and lieve the dollar missionary book program We, too, have the privilege of giving money to spread it must be placed in that others might live. He gave His life. the treasury. , . . Shall we abandon the is a part of God's great plan for getting He came from heaven with the hoarded fields that we have already opened in our literature before the people. A few years ago Elder Theodore Carcich felt love of eternity and poured it out upon foreign countries? Shall we falter and Bible Readings this earth so that all who believe might become laggards now, in the very last impressed that should be saved. To us He has given the won- scenes of this earth's history? My heart be given a wider circulation in his con- ference. He contacted the Review and derful privilege of carrying this saving says, No, no. I cannot contemplate this Herald and offered to subsidize the book gospel of salvation to the whole world. question without a burning zeal to have if the publishers would give the con- He is counting on us to do this work the work go. We would not deny our ference a good price on it. After some now—in this generation. faith, we would not deny Christ, yet we The earnest appealing message given shall do this unless we move forward as correspondence, and some acts of faith on the part of the conference and the to us through the Servant of the Lord the providence of God opens the way.... publishers, the whole world was given in years gone by applies now. "In the last extremity, before this that wonderful book,, Bible Readings, "Then they must now be warned; work shall close, thousands will be for only $1. The full-sized subscription God's holy law must be vindicated, and cheerfully laid upon the altar." Brown book was then selling for more than ten held up before them as a mirror. To Leaflet, No. 10. times that amount. accomplish this work, means is needed. Shall not every member in the Pacific The success of the venture with Bible Union Conference be among those who Readings resulted in the publication of A Note of Thanks will fulfill this prophecy? We are in other valuable books containing a mes- the last extremity of this world's history, We wish to heartily and publicly sage for today. The sales have been thank the presidents, pastors, teach- and the time to give is now. most unusual. Here is the record: ers, and youth leaders whom we met R. R. BREITIGAM. (Continued on page 12) in recent weeks in the four Califor- nia conferences for the opportunities made in their respective areas to present the pictures and studies on the life and work of Ellen G. White It's the World's Best Seller —God's special messenger to the This was the heading of an article Bible; some have as many as twenty. remnant people. Thirty-six centers in the April 4 issue of the Sales Man- Protestants average 3.3 Bibles per home, were visited and eighty-four groups were addressed. It was a privilege agement magazine. The reference of as against 1.5 for Catholics. indeed to meet nearly ten thousand course was to the Bible. The writer goes Does that mean that the saturation of our youth and adults in the meet- on to say that the Holy Bible has be- point has been reached? Publishers do ings held in the academies, churches, come big business. Last year the Ameri- not think so. Year after year the Bible colleges, and sanitariums, and we heartily thank all who helped to make can Bible Society circulated over twelve is outselling all other publications. the meetings successful. Blessings million Gospels, New Testaments, or This interest in the Holy Scriptures upon our leaders everywhere as they complete Bibles. This organization has is reflected in the work of our literature seek to build belief and faith and distributed its 500,000,001 copy. The evangelists. While many people even in confidence in the certainty and ac- curacy of the prophetic voice in the Bible has now been translated into over the possession of the books deny the church.. • eleven hundred languages. power thereof, others are reaching for ELDER AND MRS. ERNEST LLOYD. A recent survey was an eye opener.. something that will cast light and under- Nine out of ten homes have at least one (Continued on page 12)
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Pacific Union Recorder at the same time the community adults are in the worship service. VOL. 57 NO. 40 Southern California — R. F. BIETZ, Pres. ALVIN G. MUNSON, Sec. The inaugural program: MONDAY, MAY 5, 1958 P.O. Box 969 1535 East Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale, Calif. Sabbath CItrus 3-6231 CHapman 5-1876 9:15 a.m. Sabbath school. Official organ of the Pacific Union Con- 10:15 a.m. Church service— ference of Seventh-day Adventists, Box 146, Dr. Gideon D. Hagstotz, speaker Glendale, California. 2:15 p.m. R. R. Bietz, Published weekly at Angwin, Calif.; fifty The Lloyds in Southern preceded by a musical program issues a year. Elder and Mrs. Ernest Lloyd have 7:15 p.m. H. M. S. Richards, King's recently held 24 meetings in the schools Heralds, and Del. Delker Address: Pacific Union Recorder, Box and churches of our field, between Sunday 36, Angwin, California. Notice of change March 22 and April 12, helping to 11:00 a.m. Sunday school of address should give both the old and 11:00 a.m. Worship service— the new address. build greater faith and confidence in Dr. Gideon D. Hagstotz, speaker the mission and writings of Ellen G. Subscription Price, $1.00 a Year Adventists in the Southern California White, the Lord's special messenger to area are invited to attend one or all of Editor the remnant people. In all their meet- W. J. BLACKER these inaugural services. The Florence- . Assistant Editor ings, emphasis was placed on the cer- MRS. MARGARET FOLLETT Downey church is located on Lakewood : . . Assistant Editor tainty and accuracy of Sister White's F. W. SCHNEPPER Boulevard, between Florence and Lubec, messages and writings. Elder and Mrs. Entered as second-class matter Septem- Lloyd were impressed with the excellent south of the Santa Ana Freeway, ber 3, 1927, at the post office at Angwin, Downey. California, under the act of Congress of interest shown in the meetings, espe- cially by the young people, and greatly MABEL EVELYN GREER, March 3, 1879. Acceptance for mailing at Press Secretary. the special rate of postage provided for enjoyed the privilege of spending a in section 412, Act of February 28, 1925, little time in the field where they authorized September 3, 1927. worked as conference laborers more It Pays than 40 years ago. Yes, it pays in Christian fellowship, Sunset Table We feel sure that these meetings it pays in outstanding programs, it pays Courtesy of Newton Observatory, P.U.C. proved a great help, especially to our in real lessons from God's book of na- (Daylight Saving in California and Nevada) young people. It always strengthens our ture, and it pays in dollar savings for Friday, May 9 faith in the Word of God and the every member. Members receive the 8:09 Oakland 8:06 Angwin messages of Ellen G. White when we Naturalist with the $2 club dues; other- Arlington 7:39 San Diego 7:36 hear the story of God's miraculous lead- Chico 8:08 San Jose 8:04 wise, this excellent nature magazine ings in the great Advent movement. Eureka 8:21 Phoenix 7:16 would cost $1.75 alone. Members al- Fresno 7:54 Reno 8:00 R. R. BIETZ, President. ways receive a special rate for all pro- Lodi 8:03 Salt Lake City 7:32 grams and many of the programs are Loma Linda 7:38 Honolulu 6:59 Los Angeles 7:42 Hilo 6:46 Inaugural Services free. for May 18 Old Yeller Friday, May 16 Florence-Downey Church (Walt Disney's latest) June 24 Feather River Wonderland Angwin 8:15 Oakland 8:12 Voice of Prophecy Speaker H. M. S. (a film) - Arlington 7:44 San Diego 7:41 Richards and R. R. Bietz, president of July Grunion hunt and beach Chico 8:15 San Jose 8:10 the Southern California Conference, party Eureka 8:27 Phoenix 7:22 will be featured speakers at the two-day August Trip to the Supi Fresno 8:00 Reno 8:06 Sept. 12-14 Nature retreat and workshop Lodi 8:09 Salt Lake City 7:38 inaugural services of the new Florence- at Cedar Falls Loma Linda 7:44 Honolulu 7:02 Downey church, May 10 and 11. Los Angeles 7:48 Hilo 6:49 All this, plus a field trip each month. Elder Bietz will speak at the Sabbath Also there is a photography club, and afternoon service and H. M. S. Richards, nature study classes that meet on Sab- Listen Every Sunday along with the King's Heralds and Del bath afternoons. Yes, it really does pay Delker, will be featured at the Saturday to be a member of the Angelus Nature night program. The Sabbath morning Club. Be sure you get in on this ex- The Voice of Prophecy sermon will be delivered by Dr. Gideon cellent program by joining right away. D. Hagstotz, pastor. Contact the MV department of the BOX 55,105 ANGELES, CALIF. The next morning Dr. Hagstotz will Southern California Conference. preach at the first Sunday community- DESMOND CUMMINGS, MV Secy. wide worship service sponsored by the --0-- Invite your friends to hear The Voice Florence-Downey church for those in Dr. Bietz Speaks at H. M. S. of Prophecy. the Downey area who have no perma- nent church home. Richards Lectureship on "Praying Mothers"—May 11. The Sabbath-Sunday services are be- Preaching "I Have a Question"—May 18. ing planned on a permanent basis with The second annual H. M. S. Richards Sabbath school teachers and other lay- Lectureship on Preaching will be held "The work that He will accept is the men giving extra time on Sunday morn- May 5 to 8 at Washington Missionary work that reflects His image." ing. A Sunday school will be conducted College. The speaker this year will be PACIFIC UNION RECORDER 3
gree at the University of Southern Cali- Notice fornia in 1946. As chairman of the divi- Anyone knowing the address of any sion ,of religion at the College of Med- of the following people, please contact ical Evangelists he has been in con- the church clerk at Newbury Park tinual contact with young people of the Academy, Box 77, Newbury Park, Cali- Seventh-day Adventist Church. fornia: The general title of Dr. Bietz's lec- Charlene Shields Carolyn Bates tures is "The Pastor, Friend of God." Maurine Gardner Maxine Bates Alberta Rasmussen Mr. and Mrs. The purpose of the lectureship is to Orpha de Fluiter Carl C. Bates assist ministers and theology students to Linda Sunderland Carolyn Jacobsen become better expository preachers. The Joyce Hitchcock Elsa Meikis meetings, which are not open to the Carol Ruck le-Gibson public, will be directed by Elder Leslie Hardinge, head of the department of Monrovia Church News religion of the college. Five special Sabbaths and five Sun- D. A. ROTH, day evening services have recently been Public Relations Secretary, completed under the able direction of Columbia Union Conference. evangelist J. W. McComas. Four were baptized Sabbath, April 5, and other definite interests have arisen as a result of the meetings and personal soul-win- Dr. A. L. Bietz ning efforts of the evangelist, pastor, and lay members. Dr. Arthur L. Bietz, pastor of the White In addition to several who are plan- Memorial church, Los Angeles. ning on baptism, the services have been Ministerial students of Washington an inspiration to our own members in Missionary College will be joined by a renewing their love of the message. The large group of ministers from the eight Monrovia church appreciates the help local conferences of the Columbia of Elder and Mrs. McComas for this Union Conference and students of the brief series. Adventist Theological Seminary for the ROBERT KITTO, Pastor. four-day lecture series. This is the second year of the series Central California which is co-sponsored by the Columbia D. E. VENDEN, Pres. R. L. STRETTER, Sec. Union Conference and the department 1691 The Alameda Telephone CYpress 7-1584 Mail Address P.O. Box 580 of religion of Washington Missionary San Jose, California College. The speaker last year was Elder H. M. S. Richards, speaker of The Voice of Prophecy program, after whom Fresno District Meeting the series is named. May 10, 3 p.m., Lynwood church, The district meeting for the Fresno • 11111 Harris, Lynwood. Lectures will be given twice daily at area will begin Thursday evening, May 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The first lec- May 17, 3 p.m., White Memorial 8, in the Parkside Auditorium. The Fri- ture will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, May Olivet Chapel, 420 North Bailey, day evening meeting will also be in the 5, in the chapel of Washington Sani- Los Angeles. Parkside Auditorium, and the Sabbath tarium and Hospital. - All Sabbath school officers and teachers meetings will all be in the Fresno Civic Auditorium. Sabbath school will begin Dr. Bietz is a graduate of Union Col- are urged to attend. We are changing at 9 a.m. lege and has served as an Adventist min- both the name and *the activity: The guest speaker for the 11 o'clock ister for 23 years. He has been pastor The new name: Sabbath School service will be Elder M. V. Campbell, of the White Memorial church for the Evangelism Exchange Klub (S.E.E.K.). president of the Southern European past 15 years. He received his Ph.D. de- The new activity: We are now add- ing and making provision for Senior Division. He will bring up-to-the-minute reports of conditions in Europe and the division officers, mostly for a question Angelus Nature Club presents and answer type meeting concerning the progress of the message in that very interesting part of the Lord's vineyard. "Old Yeller" adult division. The Disney Nature Film Elder H. M. S. Richards and the The children's, Junior, and Youth King's Heralds quartet will be in the • Where? Glendale Union Academy divisions have excellent mimeographed Parkside Auditorium Sunday afternoon • When? May 18, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. materials and leader instruction that will and evening, May 11. • Admission? be most helpful to you. A.N.C. Members 650 Elder A. S. Maxwell, editor of the N on-members 900 Come! Bring a carload. Signs of the Times will be present with Children, 500 Pathfinders, 400 CLARENCE C. Korr, Secretary, thrilling things for young and old. Sabbath School Department. Elder Phillip Knox will bring us the 4 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER latest pictures of God's wonderful crea- service for Christ is there than to spend tion in outer space. a week with eight boys or girls in pur- Hawaiian Mission The Dun ton-Stewart evangelistic team suit of a "vacation with God."b If you Curs SANDEF UR, Pies. W. F. JoHxsoN, Sec. can help, secure a camp questionnaire P.O. Box 4037 Telephone 64436• will be present to give good help, also. 1026 South King St., Honolulu, T.H. D. E. VENDEN. from your pastor and send it in to our --0-- office with your references. Wawona Calling Three—We need your contributions. Japanese Join in Kaimuki The big, silent, bald face of Wawona We have previously sent to you a folder Baptism Dome that towers above the majestic describing our proposed new Lodge Members of the Japanese church of pine trees at Wawona summer camp Building. Contributions are coming in, Honolulu witnessed a wonderful result seems to me a symbol of the purpose of and we are thankful for our many friends of laymen's work—the baptism of 12 our camping program. Everyone who who have remembered and sent a gift. candidates on February 22 and March 1 comes beneath the dome is inspired to Since the printing of this folder, the at the Kaimuki church, climaxing the look up, to sense his own smallness, and rains have badly damaged our swim- three-week evangelistic series conducted to realize the majesty and greatness of ming pool, causing an increased expense by Elders Ralph Larson and Richard God. This is the purpose of our camp. of several thousand dollars. This added Serns. We want our program this summer to expense comes at a time when we are It was providential for the Japanese reach this purpose. By God's grace, we calling on every available source of help church that the meetings began at the want to lift the eyes of each camper to to build our new Lodge. Please give time they did, for there were a number higher things, yes, to the heavens, to Wawona a generous gift before May 31. of interested ones. Two examples will cause him to sense the smallness of a Make all checks payable to: suffice to show a special manifestation selfish life and the greatness of a life Wawona Lodge Fund of the ,working of the Holy Spirit in built on the Rock, Jesus Christ. We Box 580 these conversions. ask for your prayers as we plan this San Jose, California. Of the three couples who were bap- summer's camping program, for we can P. M. DEBooy, Director, tized, two were won through a single lift boys and girls no higher than our Wawona Summer Camps. colporteur contact. A Bible class of five feet have climbed. To reach this goal, --0-- or six persons in the neighborhood was we need three things: begun in the home of the interested cus- tomer. Two of the ladies started keep- need your sons and daugh- Youth Rally One—We ing the Sabbath and gained victories ters. Send them to us this summer. To A regional youth rally of the Asso- over things which defiled the body tem- come to camp is to "vacation with God." ciated Missionary Volunteers of the ple. One of the husbands who attended Do all you can to assure every boy and Santa Clara Valley will be held Sab- the studies only twice became very up- girl of camp age in your family and bath, May 10, at 4 p.m. at the Moun- set with the idea and, with his two your church a week at Wawona this tain View church. A musical program children attending university and high year. Applications and medical history will be. presented featuring Herbert school, almost discouraged his wife. sheets are available at every church and Work, John McConnell, Mrs. Ellen church school, or from your pastor. Mail Jacobson, Farrell Brizendine, Richard However, she was moved by the Spirit to renew her stand, regardless of the them in now! (See camp dates below.) Powell, and students from Modesto Union Academy. The music will in- consequences. Two—We need your help. To reach A personal invitation was extended the above objectives, we need a staff of clude instrumental trios, vocal solos and duets, and a brass ensemble. to this unhappy man to attend the meet- dedicated and mature Christian coun- ings. He told his wife he would attend selors and nature and craft teachers. J. H. STIRLING, Publicity Secy. --o-- one or two meetings in mere respect. Because of our limited budget, we de- However, instead of quitting after the pend upon volunteer help for much of second night, he began telling his wife our staff. What greater opportunity of Fresno Home and School Fresno Union Academy Elementary to hurry so as not to be late. He went Home and School enjoyed a successful every night and took his stand with year. God has blessed us in our efforts the rest. Vacation with God The day after baptism, his two chil- at Wawona-1958 to improve our school. Among our out- standing programs this year were lec- dren, who had opposed the mother so Girls' Junior Camp June 15-22 much, began Bible studies and even in- Ages 9 (before camp) through 11 tures by Elder J. F. Knipschild and Dr. Harold Shryock. vited their .friends to join them. Girls' Earliteen Carnp.June 23-July 2 Another "chain reaction" began when Ages 12 (before camp) through 15 The last event for this school year a mother who had no studies due to a Boys' Earliteen Carnp..July 28-Aug. 7 was our "All Nations Dinner and Hobby lack of interest began attending Sabbath Ages 12 (before camp) through 15 Show" held May 4. services the week after the baptism of Boys' Junior Camp August 10-17 Our big project this year has been the her husband who was won to the truth Ages 9 (before camp) through 11 painting of all the buildings on the by a witnessing member during work- For Fun, Frolic, Food and Friendship campus. Work is now started on this ing hours. . . . Come to Camp Wawona. project. Since the evangelistic meetings were APPLY TODAY!! MRS. RHEA LEE, Chairman, conducted principally for the Kaimuki Home and School Publicity. church area, the Japanese church be- Special Advantages
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