Reasons Why You Should Attend Sabbath School and Church Regularly G

FEB & 1957

"Give All to God You Would Keep for Eternity"

VOLUME LI COLLEGEDALE, TENNESSEE, FEBRUARY 6. 1957 NUMBER 5 Reasons Why You Should Attend Sabbath School and Church Regularly G. R. NASH, President, Carolina Conference OOD Seventh-day Adventists should lose the special blessing of God. If this sanctuary that God meets with His peo- G attend Sabbath school and church. practice is continued, these people will ple. It is in the church that we draw We all agree that every effort should be lose their interest in the services of the near to God and He pours out His made to get those church and eventually will lose their blessings upon us. Those who fail to who know not God own souls. heed the apostle's timely admonition to attend the serv- There is another good reason why and neglect church attendance are miss- ices of the church. Christians should be faithful in attending much that God has in store for We should do more ing Sabbath school and church—their them. "We are living in the time of to get the cold and own personal example and influence. the end. The fast-fulfilling signs of the indifferent ones to "No man liveth to himself." We are times declare that the coming of Christ obtain the blessings either gathering for Christ or scattering is near at hand. The days in which we of spiritual fellow- from Him. The question is, what ex- live are solemn and im-Dortant. The ship. But I am ap- ample are you setting? Can you say Spirit of God is gradually but surely pealing especially with the apostle Paul, "I beseech you, being withdrawn from the earth."— G. R. Nash to those good peo- be ye followers of me ?" If others were Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 11. ple among us who are not regular in to follow you, would they go regularly Realizing that time is short and that Sabbath school and church attendance. to the Sabbath school and to the church the rapidly fulfilling signs of the times There are many good reasons why services? all point to the soon coming of Jesus, Christians should attend the services It has always been important to at- shall we not all determine that our of the church regularly. We might tend the church services, but there is seats shall not be empty in the sanc- mention first that Jesus, our Example, a very special reason why those of us tuary of God, but that we shall be pres- in whose footsteps we are to follow, who "see the day approaching" should ent at His divinely appointed services had a "custom" or "habit" of attend- be faithful in this respect. It is in the to receive the blessings He has for us? ing church services. Luke 4:16. "I have given you an example," He said, "That In the Evening ye should do as I have done." John 13:15. Then too, we have the promise R. H. HARTWELL, President, East Mediterranean Union Mission that "where two or three are gathered N the evening withhold not thine hour of the day of salvation much ur- together in my name, there am I in I hand !" Adventists have always been gency has been shown in the advance- the midst of them." Matthew 18:20. a sacrificing people. From the days of ment of the foreign mission program. The apostle tells us in Hebrews Joseph Bates and his four pounds of Now we have come to the evening 10:25, "Not forsaking the assembling flour, and Ellen G. White with her hour. Many of us are tired, worn, and of ourselves together, as the manner of second-hand chairs purchased without weary. How natural to think that we some is; but exhorting one another: any seats in order to save money for may lean back and rest with the satis- and so much the more, as ye see the the cause, right down to the present faction that we have done faithful work day approaching." Here we are plainly for a long, long time. But, no, indeed time, those who love the re-appearing told to be faithful in attending the not. The loving Master says, "In the of Jesus have gladly sacrificed to carry services of the church, especially as we evening withhold not thine hand !" see the end approaching. It was "the the grand and glorious message to Keep right on. Your hand is on the manner of some" in Paul's day to stay most distant lands. plow. Don't look back ! You have been away from church. It is "the manner of In "the morning" of the Advent sowing the precious seeds of truth. some" to stay away from church and movement seed was willingly and en- Don't grow careless ! Don't relax your Sabbath school now. Those who do this thusiastically sown. Throughout every efforts ! Withhold not thine hand !

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The East Mediterranean Union is mountain village. For eight years or make preparation now with careful made up of five local missions. Two more this school has been in operation, planning so that every member of their of these, Cyprus and Turkey, have no but today it is still conducted in rented church can become trained and ready church schools. We are sorry for this. quarters. Year by year we have had for action. Prayers could well be offered that the an encouraging baptismal class there. Lord would make it possible for us to Jordan has three schools. A fourth have at least one school in each of is needed in Kerak, Jordan, the capital these fields. They are needed. But if of old Moab. today we had permission for the opera- In Iraq there are three schools. Each tion of the schools, we do not have of them has over a hundred students— the buildings necessary. But all things one has nearly two hundred and an- are possible with God. Our great need other has over two hundred. School is His opportunity. "Prayer is the key buildings are a necessity for two of in the hand of faith to unlock heaven's three schools. storehouse.- —Steps to Christ, p. 99. Surely, we are thankful for our Let us pray earnestly for these schools. schools. In one school in one year, the Three of our missions have schools. teachers were able to rejoice over the One of these missions is made up of fact that thirteen of the older students two countries, Lebanon and Syria. were baptized. This was certainly a The Florida San Syria has no Adventist school. A few source of much encouragement. But we years ago there was one, but now it cannot be satisfied with past attain- Youth Have Done It! is closed. So that is one more subject ments. We have sown our seed in the -NONE what? Held a successful Voice of prayer for our Sabbath school mem- morning, but now, in the last evening -r of Youth effort. Already they bers. We need at least two schools in hour, we must not become slack and have baptized seven, and more will Syria right away. withhold our hands. follow. Lebanon has several schools and the As this Thirteenth Sabbath comes to This new Voice of Youth evange- enrollments run high this year. It is us, let us open our hands wide and listic idea is a workable program. important that we have better trained give the Master a real sacrifice offering Youth love it, and the old folks love teachers, and much better school fur- that many young people may have the it too. Elder Reed, the pastor, was nishings and equipment. One school, privilege of hearing this last day mes- thrilled to see his youth take hold and with 130 children, is located in a sage while there is yet time. successfully preach such subjects as "The State of the Dead," "The Sab- bath," and others. The Church and Civil The MV leader, Glenda S. Rolfe, led the way in friendship teams, visiting the interested. Yes, these youth have Defense done it. The Pine Hills Voice of Youth ef- L. M. NELSON, Secretary, Southern Union War Service fort is now history, but it has proved that it can be done. Prove that you too, HE concern of the Seventh-day Ad- danger. The church must do everything T ventist church with Civil Defense in its power to continue the freedoms has to do with the same principles and which are necessary for the church NOTICE OF FLORIDA SANITARIUM purposes connected with our social program to continue and grow. One AND BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION mission. Just as we find the medical of the greatest dangers of our time is CONSTITUENCY MEETING profession performing its task follow- to underestimate what may happen to A meeting of the Florida Sanitarium and ing a disaster, so the church must per- all of our cities should war come. Benevolent Association is called to convene form its mission. We are actually face to face with pos- at 7 P.M. on March 3, 1957, at Orlando, Florida, in the Florida Sanitarium Seventh- The main objective of Civil Defense sibilities in which millions will be de- day Adventist Church. The purpose of the is to save life and this is the main con- stroyed over night. With every modern meeting is to elect a board of trustees, re- cern of the church. Many times we facility and convenience utterly de- vise the charter and make any amendments think of saving life for eternity, but the stroyed, our church, God's church must to the by-laws which may be necessary and to conduct such other business as may Master was very explicit in His teach- not be unprepared for those events properly come before the meeting. ings. The basis of all Christianity is which have been so clearly portrayed The membership of the association is for the well-being of life on earth as to us through the Servant of God. composed of the duly elected delegates of well. A true Seventh-day Adventist will The need of the hour is for every the Southern Union Conference of Seventh- be as anxious to preserve life physically church board within the Southern day Adventists and such other delegates at large as are provided for in the charter. as well as spiritually. Today the very Union to give careful study to the V. G. ANDERSON, President existence of our civilization and its problems involved and to contact the LEIGHTON T. HALL, Secretary freedom so dear to our hearts is in local Civil Defense authorities and to (-5,7)

Published weekly, fifty issues each year, by the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists at Collegedale, Tennessee. Entered as second-class matter July 26, 1929, at the Post Office at Collegedale, Tennessee, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided for in Section 10, Act of October 3, 1917, authorized on July 25, 1929. Price, one dollar per year. SOUTHERN TIDINGS 3

work by the Speech Department, the College Board has recently voted that News of Southern Missionary College a new location be provided where * * * H. B. LUNDQUIST * rooms can be made available for the almost exclusive use of speech students. These are to be small rooms in which T. W. WALTERS, President R. A. UNDERHILL, Dean the students can practice their speeches and voice-training exercises with the * NEW PAGE: We are very happy to as well as interesting contest was held help of tape-recorders. A fully-equip- report an enrollment of ten better this in which seven academy students from ped chapel-lecture room will provide year than last, and an actual attendance over the Union contested. The sub- them with the atmosphere and setting of 36 more. The enrollment is now ject was Temperance. The representa- for delivering sermons and platform well above five hundred, and the at- tive of Forest Lake Academy, Angelo speeches of all types. tendance, above four hundred. Privetera, a lad of Italian descent, was At the present time we are able to * TELEVISION SERIES: Sunday morn- adjudged the winner. He received offer a strong minor in speech, and ac- ing January 13, 20, and 27, the therefore a $100 credit on his tui- cording to present plans, it will soon Seventh-day Adventist ministers of the tion in the college of his choice. be possible for a larger number of stu- Chattanooga area have presented our dents to elect their minor in this prac- * CHANTICLEER MALE QUARTET: distinctive message over the WRGP- tical field. As our staff is increased, we We were all highly entertained and TV station. Elder Gordon Hyde, look forward to the day when we can Speech and Bible teacher, spoke first edified on Saturday night, January 26, invite students to make Speech their on the theme, "I Shall Return," Elder by a return engagement of the Chan- major field. Both within and without Arnold Kurtz followed on the second ticleer Quartet. Their music was high the denomination, the opportunities for Sunday, then Elder E. C. Banks, who class, and everyone, musician and non- well-trained speech personnel are al- spoke on "The New Earth," came on musician, was satisfied. most unlimited. The day of mass media the third. This was a little courtesy * DEAN UNDERHILL TO FLORIDA: of communication is here, and here to service given by the station to the Because of his outstanding character as stay. God's people should be most ef- churches and synagogues of the vicinity. scientist and academic dean, R. A. Un- ficient in their use. Prospective stu- Good music was supplied by the music derhill is always in great demand. He dents interested in this field are cordial- department of the College. spent a week end in Orlando, Florida, ly invited to make their interests known * FRESHMEN OFFICERS: The Fresh- where he showed his film, Tropical to us. We are anxious to serve you, men officers for the present school year Treasure, and interviewed prospective that you may serve your Lord accept- ably. have now been elected. They are as students for the next school year. follows: president, Donald Culp, of * HOMECOMING WEEK END: It may Church Elders Charlotte, N. C.; vice-president, Norma not be too early to announce that on the Grubb, of Florida; secretary, Anna week end of May 3-5 of this year, a 1957 Jean Robinson, of Tennessee; treas- homecoming program for all graduates ow is the time to prepare for ac- urer, David Hamilton, of Florida; ser- of the College is being planned. This geant at arms, Dave Pauls, of Florida; N tive participation in church lead- year the 16 grade graduates of 1946 pastor, Dick Larsen, of Florida. ership this year. will be honored. All others are wel- Taylor G. Bunch, an outstand- * ORATORICAL CONTEST: Saturday come. More will be published later. ing church theologian, author and night, January 19, a very instructive Watch for news. administrator, has prepared a home study course designed to help you speak the right word and do the right That All May Hear act to fit the time, place, person or oc- GORDON M. HYDE, Department of Speech casion. "The Work of the Church Elder" HE Speech Department at Southern Bible instructors and ministers in every is a ten lesson series that covers such T Missionary College is dedicated to phase of the organized work. important and practical topics as: the development of the speaking talents To meet our responsibilities to our —Principles of leadership of all of the students, regardless of students, we offer to them all a funda- —Church organization and adminis- their major field of study. We have a mental course in speech. In addition special interest however, in those stu- tration we give more specialized work in voice —The sermon and the Sabbath serv- dents whose lifework hinges so direct- training and oral interpretation of writ- ly on their speaking ability—teachers, ice ten material, the art of persuasion, logic —The prayer meeting and the Sab- in argumentation, and leadership in dis- bath School with your society, can successfully hold cussion. Next school year we hope to —The communion service real evangelistic meetings, with the add a basic course in radio techniques. C. S. Longacre, who has ac- guidance of your pastor. Plan today to These are all supplementary to the tively served the denomination for conduct one of these soon. specialized training for ministerial stu- many years as an administrator and L. M. NELSON dents in sermon preparation and de- counselor, has consented to serve as Southern Union livery. the instructor for the course. His Youth Leader In order to facilitate more efficient wealth of experience and background 4 SOUTHERN TIDINGS

ginning of the year to 3,656 at its close. Forty-four of our fifty-two churches had baptismal services during the year. New school buildings were erected in Birmingham, Alabama, and Jackson, Mississippi, and eight new Sabbath school rooms were added to the Mo- bile, Alabama, church. Just now new church buildings are under construc- tion at Fort Payne and Ozark, Alabama, and Pensacola, Florida. Our tithe during 1956 showed a gain of $27,012.38 over that of the previous year and the Sabbath school offerings were $4,363.44 more than the year before. We are very happy to report to our conference constituency that a goodly number of baptismal services were held at the close of our three-week evangelistic series in our churches. Sixty- eight persons united with our churches by baptism and profession of faith. Those reporting additions to the church in January were as follows: Winners of Southern Union Oratorical Contest. Left to right: David Dobius, Pisgah; W. J. Abbott, Jr. 1 Marolyn Miller, Fletcher; Donna Dunham, Highland; Gene Kendall, Collegedale; Bob Ammons 8 Ross Clark, Madison, third winner; Harriet Golden, South Atlantic, second winner; Angelo Privetera, Forest Lake, first winner. R. A. Bata 6 H. D. Bennett 8 Bert Benson 4 in matters of church decorum and pol- share with others the wonderful things T. H. Bledsoe 1 icy will be an invaluable asset to the of God found in His Word. H. J. Carubba 4 student. J. O. IVERSON, Associate Speaker Obed Graham 1 There is a nominal fee of $6.00 to H. V. Leggett 10 cover registration, syllabus expense, in- C. R. Lickey 2 struction and counseling service. A T. J. Mostert 5 postcard addressed to the Home Study W. E. Peeke 9 G. S. Stevens 8 Institute, Takoma Park, Washington BOX 1.3u, Meridian, Mississippi 12, D. C., will receive an enrollment LeRoy J. Leiske, President W. D. Wampler 1 form or additional information. L L Aide* Secretary-Treasurer TOTAL 68 The difference between successful Many are already laying plans for and mediocre leadership this year may Make wills and legacies to the Alabama- baptismal services during the next few depend upon a few hours spent in Mississippi Conference Association of Seventh- weeks. Let us pray that God will con- self-improvement this winter. day Adventists, Incorporated. tinue to bless this wonderful soul- LAWRENCE R. DOWNING winning program during 1957. Dean and Registrar THE CHURCH MARCHES ON LEROY J. LEISKE Home Study Institute Nineteen fifty-six proved to be another wonderful year for the Alabama- WE THANK YOU GOD'S MOUTHPIECES Mississippi Conference. God greatly We appreciate so much the wonder- blessed the united ful cooperation and liberality of our OD can use you to tell others about efforts of our work- people during the past year, for we G the wonderful plan for Bible ers and laity and realize that without their continued study—The Voice of Prophecy Bible we are happy to re- prayers and support this outstanding Courses. Here's what some folk are port that during the record could not have been made. We doing: twelve-month peri- are now one year nearer the coming Mrs. LaForce in Quebec, Canada, o d 3 9 9 persons of Jesus and the end of all things. calls her friends and neighbors every united with the Thousands are still waiting to hear Sunday and tells them about the Faith churches in our the message of truth. We know that Bible Course. Already she has enrolled field by baptism and during the coming months each mem- hundreds in this Bible course. profession of faith, ber will unite his prayers and funds God has a thousand ways of telling LeRoy I. Leiske nine new congrega- with ours that our workers may reach others, and we are using some of them. tions were organized, and our mem- an even greater number this year than There are many ways in which we can bership advanced from 3,335 at the be- (Continued on page 6) SOUTHERN TIDINGS

Sob 70te at &eve ad VOICE OF YOUTH at Nerideaft

iavettt Atetemetaace at et.441. sewee, HE first series of the Voice of Youth for the Meridian young people T closed Saturday night, January 26, with a record attendance of 178. This last service was a trial by jury on the subject of the change of the Sabbath. A special jury of ten individuals who were not Adventists was selected from the audience to weigh the evidence and render a decision on the case. It was the first Voice of Youth meeting the elected foreman of the jury has attended, but she was so impressed that she has asked the other nine members of the jury to come to her home to study further Eight baptized at close of meeting: Left to right, back row: James Shafer, Mrs. Junior Roebuck, into the Sabbath. The service was concluded with a lovely evening Junior Roebuck, Buddy McElroy; front row: baptism of eight candidates who made their decision for Christ during Becky Hastings, Gordon Faust, Star Stevens, the ten Voice of Youth meetings. Jean Faust. Several families who had become discouraged were re-united with the church, those already members received a spiritual reviving, the youth participating were richly blessed, and Bible studies were started in many homes. Scores of members of the Meridian church expressed the appreciation for what the program had done for them and for the church. A continued active follow-up program within the MV Society is being formulated. The enthusiasm created during the Voice of Youth meeting is aflame for God. This pilot meeting for the Alabama-Mississippi Conference proved to be of far greater success and value than any anticipated at its be- ginning. May God bless as the spirit catches the youth in all our churches throughout the conference. OSCAR L. HEINRICH

Pastor George Stevens baptizing Mr. and Mrs. Junior Roebuck

Sandra Swain, usherette, shows attendance record.

Voice of Youth speaking group in action at the special trial by jury service. 6 SOUTHERN TIDINGS

ALABAMA-MISSISSIPPI tion will consist of thirty-two pages the love of God and the Spirit of CONFERENCE divided into classroom and general ac- Christ in their lives before witnessing (Continued from page 5) tivities, administration, and advertising. to others. This requires one to study ever before and that we may contin- Working on the Vulcan is a student daily God's Word and maintain a deep ually advance toward—and by the close staff of seven members, with Floyd prayer life. Elder Will presented the of the year go beyond—the 4,000 Greenleaf as advisor. Ronald Stevens, need of accepting the life of Christ in membership mark. a tenth grade student, is editor and is our life. As Christ lives in us day by LEROY 5. LEISKE assisted by Georganne Phillips, tenth day we will naturally want to work for grade, and Linda Gurley, eighth grade, others. A RETROSPECT as associate editors. The business man- After a demonstration by Elder P. G. As we look back over the record of ager and his assistant are Charles Crestakos on the proper approach the Birmingham First church for 1956 Wheeling, ninth grade, and Buddy when giving out literature, ten groups we find that some of the highlights are Fisher, tenth grade. Sandra and Kay went out in the residential areas of very encouraging. Davis, tenth and seventh grade, serve Morganton to give out almost 3,000 During the summer months the lay as secretaries. leaflets "Crisis in the Near East." members were a real help in conduct- After the groups returned to the ing the evangelistic meetings in Besse- CULPEPPER CALLED TO church, various laymen gave demon- mer. They assisted in ushering, dis- IOWA CONFERENCE strations of how to enroll people in tributing literature, running the pro- G. S. Culpepper, a successful col- the Bible course. We will long re- jector, telling stories to the children, porteur for several years and an asso- member Brother Goggans', (field rep- playing the organ and piano, and ciate publishing secretary in our confer- resentative of the Southern Missionary directing the music. As a result of ence during 1956, was recently called College broom factory) warm approach these meetings a church of thirty-nine to serve as the publishing department to those he wished to enroll in the members was organized in Bessemer secretary of the Iowa Conference. He Bible school and that of others who in September. and his family are now located in Des took part. The Sabbath school sponsored a Va- Moines, where he has already taken A problem clinic was held for the cation Bible School in connection with over his new responsibilities. lay evangelism program and many the meetings in Bessemer. The enroll- Brother Culpepper's work was great- helpful suggestions were offered to ment was seventy-seven, mostly non- ly appreciated in our field. He and his make Bible studies more effective in Adventist children. As a direct result family will be missed in Meridian, the winning of souls. Pastor P. H. of the Vacation Bible School six were where they were all very active in the Meisner, leader of the Hildebran dis- baptized, church. However, we wish them God- trict and Pastor Jack Martz, leader of The Society of Missionary Men in- speed and the Lord's choicest blessings the Marion district were on hand to stalled a large neon, electrically-con- in their new field of labor. help with timely suggestions. trolled sign in front of the church. LEROY J. LEISKE To bring the Laymen's Rally to a During the month of October the close, the slide pictures and recording, 1957 Ingathering program took prior- "The Good Samaritan Lives Again," ity, and the largest amount raised for were presented. any one year was raised in the shortest The timely and well-presented mes- length of time. sages, suggestions, and demonstrations As a result of the combined efforts Box 930, Charlotte, North Carolina given during the rally, were a real G. R. Nash, President of the pastor, Bible instructor, and lay- J. M. Jansen, Secretary-Treasurer challenge to the laymen that had men forty were baptized in the district COME to GO from the meeting and during the year. Make wills and legacies to the Carolina TELL their loved ones, neighbors, The church has taken as its slogan Conference Association of Seventh-day Ad- friends and associates the plan God ventists, Incorporated, for 1957, "Win 75 in 57." The various has for all to live eternally. departments of the church have been J. W. WOLTER, Pastor thoroughly organized and are working MORGANTON LAYMEN'S RALLY Morganton District ' earnestly for souls in order to make A well planned Laymen's Rally was their slogan a reality. conducted in the Morganton, North "VOICE OF YOUTH"—ALL THE EDNA 5. CARDEY, Press Secretary Carolina, church January 18 and 19 WAY FROM BURMA Birmingham First Church by the union and local conference home That people will come out to hear missionary secretaries. Three well the "Voice of Youth" was demon- THE VULCAN — AN ANNUAL placed placards located in the front of strated in our district the past week Brakeworth Junior Academy will the church gave out the theme of the end. The MV meeting at Hazelwood publish its first year book on May 10 rally, "COME," "GO," "TELL." drew a record attendance to hear Miss of the current school year, announces Laymen did respond and came from Constance Laval, a young lady origi- Floyd Eccles, principal. The annual the Marion, Morganton and Hildebran nally from Burma, who recently arrived will include coverage on the Roebuck districts and were on hand to grasp from England to attend Washington school, Brakeworth's extension in the the inspiration and instruction given Missionary College. eastern end of Birmingham. "The Vul- by S. S. Will, home missionary secre- It was our happy privilege to baptize can," a local landmark and mythical tary of the Southern Union and W. 0. Miss Laval in Rangoon five years ago. symbol of iron, will be the annual's Coe, home missionary secretary of the Since then she has spent some time title. This theme will be employed Carolina Conference. attending our college in England and throughout the book. This first edi- The laymen were instructed to have canvassing in England, Ireland, and SOUTHERN TIDINGS

Sweden. The Swedish conference used her for several months to hold revival JUST A MINUTE and evangelistic meetings in our I have just a little minute, churches there. Only sixty seconds in it, Miss Laval's story of God's protect- Forced upon me; can't refuse it, ing care during the Japanese war in Didn't seek it; didn't choose it, Burma, of His sustaining grace as she But it's up to me to use it. faced the tests of accepting the Sab- I must suffer if I lose it; bath (with months of unemployment Give account if 1 abuse it; as a result), of giving up the pleasures Just a tiny little minute, of a worldly, gambling, dancing home But eternity is in it. and society, of breaking loose from Missionary Tidings the shackles of smoking, etc.,—this gripping story right from her heart Mr. and Mrs. John England, Sr. went home to her hearers. "We are so delighted to do justice to book which will enable him to under- Again, in our cottage meeting Sun- a much maligned group of sincere be- stand the Bible better and to prepare day night in the home of Brother and lievers, and in our minds and hearts for a home in heaven. Sister Pearson Sutton up in the Cove take them out of the group of utter Sister England is a receptionist in a Creek area, a record attendance crowd- heretics like the Jehovah's Witnesses, hospital and contributes her share by ed into the meeting room to hear Miss Mormons, and Christian Scientists, to exerting a very favorable Christian in- Laval's story. With about thirty adults acknowledge them as redeemed breth- fluence wherever she goes. and several children in that little room, ren and members of the Body of we wondered whether the old claim of Brother England has a son, John Christ." This remarkable change of England, Jr., who is an assistant pub- "always room for one more" could hol3 attitude toward Adventists is surely the good there. Again hearts were gripped lishing department secretary in the results of the work of the Holy Spirit, Kentucky-Tennessee Conference. and warmed by the experience of this using and blessing our Public Relations From time to time we will submit youthful witness who has found Jesus program. pictures of other faithful workers in a real Friend and Companion. Walter Martin, (Baptist) contribut- WILSON, District Pastor the Carolinas who have dedicated their J. 0. ing editorially for Eternity, wrote Western North Carolina District lives to the literature ministry. As the three stories for his paper about Ad- Holy Spirit speaks to your heart, we ventists. He was one of three speakers, NEW YORK PUBLIC RELATIONS believe that many of you will decide to not of our faith, who made sincere join this couple and many others in CONFERENCE AND suggestions to us at the New York literature evangelism. THE CAROLINAS Public Relations Conference as to how We shall be glad to hear from you What a thrill it was to meet with to better our relations with the world and to answer any of your questions the denomination's Public Relations that others might be won to Christ. concerning literature evangelism. secretaries from all over North Amer- Suggestions were made that will be I. W. YOUNG ica at the first North considered in future Public Relations Publishing Secretary American Public planning. Relations Council Here in the Carolinas we are very NEWS anxious to make the right impression ever held! Yes, I * H. S. Hansen, educational sec- was there. The place on those not of our faith, that they might be won to this truth. You will retary of the Southern Union has —New York City been visiting the church schools in the — January 14-17, be hearing more along this line as the days go by. Carolina Conference with G. V. 1957. Yost, educational secretary of Carolina. I was amazed to May God grant that each church in the conference establish a reputation Elder Hansen spoke at the Charlotte see how rapidly the church Sabbath, January 26. Public Relations as one in the solid line of conservative Christianity, with a "special message" * Q. R. Nash, conference presi- program is growing dent, with W. 0. Coe, J. M. L. H. Pitt= under the blessing for this time that will bring about a modern Protestant reformation. Jansen, and L. H. Pitton, of the Caro- of God. Its results are being seen lina Conference, made a two day tour and felt. Coronet, the Reader's Digest, L. H. PITTON Public Relations Director through western North Carolina, visit- and Eternity have carried the story of ing the churches and pastors at Ashe- Seventh-day Adventists this past fall ville, Marion, Glen Alpine, Morgan- to millions who knew very little about A FAITHFUL COLPORTEUR ton, Hildebran, and Statesville. Time us. E would like to introduce Mr. was spent in looking over the Glen Al- The December 31 Time magazine, w and Mrs. John England, Sr. of pine property as well as going through commenting on the stories that ap- the Carolina Conference. the churches in these cities. Other peared in, Eternity about Adventists, Brother England is a very faithful similar trips are being planned in or- summed up the result of this publicity. literature evangelist, who has spent der to better acquaint the officers of the Under the title, "Peace With the Ad- about twelve years in the work. He conference with the Carolina churches. ventists," Time quotes Dr. Donald goes about his work cheerfully day by * W. P. Blake, assistant publishing Grey Barnhouse, editor of Eternity, as day, visiting from home to home ap- secretary, spoke in the High Point follows: pealing to every prospect to purchase a church Sabbath, January 26. He reports 8 SOUTHERN TIDINGS

given to the County Hospital. These CAROLINA DORCAS contained oranges, tangerines, bananas, apples, candy and sweet crackers. The CALLING ALL LAYMEN FEDERATIONS nurses praised this endeavor to make to the SKYLAND FEDERATION the patients happy and stated it was LAYMEN'S RALLY Sabbath, February 23, 1957 the best thing which had ever been All-Day Dorcas Welfare Rally Miami Temple Church- Sabbath School 9:30 done for these needy persons. 862 S. W. 4th Street Guest Speaker-11 o'clock hour Friday night, 7:00 P.M. Another project was a gift of 36 February 22 Elder J. E. Edwards, General pieces of clothing and two bushels of Conference Home Missionary Miami Springs Church Department fruit to the City Stockade. The cloth- 701 Curtiss Parkway Place—Hendersonville SDA ing went to those released at Christmas Sabbath afternoon, 3:00 P.M. Church time and the fruit was given to those February 23 210 Washington St. left behind. We have given Bible HEAR Mrs. A. A. Pearson, President studies to some in the jail which has ELDER A. A. ESTEB CATAWBA VALLEY FEDERATION made us very happy. Associate Secretary of the Sabbath, February 23, 5:30 P.M. General Conference Guest Speaker— Another soul-satisfying project was Home Missionary Department Elder J. E. Edwards, General the delivery of 45 baskets to the needy. Don't miss these meetings Conference Home Missionary A total of 239 persons received Dor- in the Miami area. Department cas Christmas gifts. Approximately 250 Place—Morganton SDA Make Your Plans to Attend. Church, Corner of Waightstill hours were spent in these projects by Bring your lunch and stay all day. and Patterson St. our workers. The estimated value of INSTRUCTION INSPIRATION Mrs. Forrest Bliss, President the entire Christmas program was BEAUTIFUL MUSIC PIEDMONT FEDERATION $539.70. The following is our annual COME ONE! COME ALL! Sunday, February 24, 1957, report of welfare work: 10:00 A.M. .•••• r J. i ,Efila. .41. .46. •••... J. Guest Speaker — 4919 articles of clothing given away Elder J. E. Edwards, General $2581.50 our 1957 Welfare program and we Conference Home Missionary 210 food baskets given away 958.55 hope to do our work even more thor- Department 6513 hours of welfare work 2884.75 Place—Kernersville SDA oughly, ever keeping in mind we must Church, Corner West Mountain Cash expended 1327.41 finish the work that all may soon go and Vernon St. home to enjoy Heaven. Mrs. R. R. Miller, President $9752.21 We are privileged to have S. L. DOMBROSKY, Pastor Elder J. E. Edwards with us at this We are dividing into small bands for Tampa First Church time and we want to urge every Dorcas worker in the Carolinas to be present at one of the Federa- tion meetings. W. 0. Coe, Secretary Home Missionary Dept. (-5,6)

that several are planning to enter the literature ministry from the High Point church. We pray God's blessings will rest on these new literature evangelists.

Box 1313, Orlando, Florida D. R. Rees, President H. F. Roll, Secretary-Treasurer

Make wills and legacies to the Florida Conference Association of Seventh-day Ad- ventists, Incorporated.

DORCAS WELFARE AT TAMPA FIRST CHURCH There were three projects in which approximately 50 Dorcas workers par- A display of part of the 45 baskets delivered to the needy at Christmas time ticipated. by the Tampa, Florida, Dorcas Society. From left to right are: Mrs. Irene Pitton, 1956 leader; Mrs. R. R. Martin, 1957 leader; Mrs. 1. H. Puckett, Sr., and Mrs. K. F. One hundred bags of fruit were Pemberton. SOUTHERN TIDINGS 9

*I M SCHEDULE OF REVIVAL MEETINGS in six month's time she has sold 1700 We are pleased to announce the magazines. When one considers the COMING SOON following schedule of revivals to be many contacts she has made and the SABBATH SCHOOL held in our churches by Elder M. R. number of printed pages she has placed WORKSHOP Garrett: in the hands of the public, we cannot TIME—April 12-16. 5 full days January 19-26, Brooksville; Febru- help but wish her accomplishments could be multiplied many fold. PLACE—Methodist Youth Camp ary 2-9, Wauchula; February 16-23, Our church school children have Leesburg, Florida Vero Beach; March 2-9, Eustis; March FEATURES—Elder W. J. Harris, proved that scholarships can be earned Elder E. B. Hare, Elder 16-30, Lake Worth; April 6-13, Ft. Pierce; April 20-27, Ft. Meade; May through selling magazines, and Sister L. L. Moffitt, Elder H. W. Cleveland will tell you that being 72 Lowe, and Miss Louise 4-11, Clearwater; May 18-25, Leesburg. Meyer of the General has not handicapped her or kept her Conference Sabbath Others will doubtless be added to from having a part in this most gratify- School Department. Elder this list after our camp meeting ses- ing soul-winning endeavor. We are S. S. Will of the Southern sion. Wherever similar meetings have eager to have others join our faithful Union Sabbath School been held a real spirit of soul-search- Department. magazine workers and we solicit the ing and spiritual revival has been prayers of our people that many may SPECIAL—Helps for ALL Teachers awakened. We know you will want to and Officers of the EN- enter this work. TIRE Sabbath School will join us in praying that the Lord's BESSIE VINCENT be given! Visual Aids spirit may be poured out in rich meas- Magazine Sales Director Demonstrations! Interest ure upon the workers and people dur- Holding Devices! ing this important series. Who Should Come? All Sabbath DON R. REES, President School Teachers and Leaders, Sabbath School Florida Conference Superintendents and Secretaries. Box On, Atlanta 2, Georgia AGE NO BARRIER TO SUCCESS A. C. Fearing, President COME COME COME COME A. C. McKee, Secretary-Treasurer COME COME Age is no barrier to success in the magazine ministry. We are proud to W. L. Mazart Make wills and legacies to the Georgia- Sabbath School Secretary present Mrs. Edith Cleveland of St. Conference Association of Seventh-day Ad- Petersburg, Florida, ventists, Incorporated. DORCAS FEDERATION who has done outstanding work in MEETINGS LAYMEN'S CONGRESSES this field. EAST COAST FEDERATION "The work of God in this earth can Sister Cleveland Place—North Miami Church never be finished until the men and 12800 N. Miami Avenue cannot be classed as women comprising our church mem- Time—Saturday, February 23. a full-time worker, bership rally to the 7:00 P.M. for she is a house- work, a n d unite RIDGE DISTRICT FEDERATION wife and cares for their efforts with Place—Arcadia Church— an invalid husband. Corner 7th & Highland Sts. those of ministers Instead of using Time—Sunday, February 24, and church offi- 10:00 A.M. duties as excuses Mrs. Edith Cleveland cers." —Gospel GULF COAST FEDERATION for staying at home Place—Tampa Church day after day, her sincere desire to have Workers, p. 352. 2909 Nebraska Avenue a part in the Lord's work, has found The greatest, Time—Sunday, February 24, most impor- 7:00 P.M. expression in the sale of our fine journals. tant Work ever en- NORTHERN FEDERATION Place—Gainesville Church Her record is an enviable one, for M. D. Oswald trusted into the Corner 10th Ave. & 12th St. Time—Monday, February 25, 10:00 A.M. CENTRAL FLORIDA FEDERATION Place—Winter Park Church Don't Forget the Formosa & Oglesby Sts. Time—Monday. February 25, 7:00 P.M. LAYMEN'S CONGRESS Elder A. A. Esteb, Associate Sec- retary of the General Conference Home Missionary Department will Atlanta, February 22-24 be the guest speaker at all these meetings. We invite all Dorcas Chattanooga, March 8-10 workers to be present at their respective Federation meetings. INSTRUCTION INSPIRATION Plaa Two to "lava W. L. MAZART, H. M. Sec'y. 10 SOUTHERN TIDINGS

keeping of man is soul winning. God 8-10. The program begins in the Chat- brated its first birth- could have commissioned His holy an- tanooga church Friday evening, 7:30 day as an organ- gels to do the job. Certainly no one P.M. All day Sabbath and Sabbath eve- ized body. News of could doubt of their success, but in- ning the Congress convenes in the Cen- new churches is stead of following this plan, Christ tral High Auditorium, corner of Dodds always of interest chose laymen to carry the gospel invita- Avenue at Bailey. All day Sunday the to our people, who, tion to the entire world. Common men meetings will be held in the Chatta- though interested in from every walk of life—carpenters, nooga church. every advance of plumbers, waiters, salesmen, dentists, We invite and strongly urge all of the church we love, physicians, teachers, mechanics, engi- our people to attend these two con- find special grati- neers, chemists—were entrusted with gresses. The most momentous days in fication in watching the holy task of sharing their faith and the growth of our conference lie ahead. Arnold Kurtz the development of leading their fellow men to Christ. We must prepare now to take an ac- our new church The ministry of this denomination tive part in finishing the work of God organization in our midst. can never finish the work alone. The in Georgia-Cumberland, Come to the The La Grange church has all those leadership in each of our local churches, Laymen's Congress to learn how you characteristics one would expect to find no matter how good it may be, can can best fit into the program. in a new church. There is the faith- never successfully terminate the task. M. DONOVAN OSWALD ful nucleus of older members around Our cause, God's gospel summons to a Home Missionary Secretary which the newer membership is built. judgment bound world, can and will be Among these we find those mission- heralded and finished when all the lay- A CALL FOR A RESIDENT minded souls who are ready to sacri- men unite time, talent and means in HOME MISSIONARY fice certain advantages and church and one tremendous, concerted, well-organ- The Walter Memorial Chapel is school facilities of the older centers. ized program. When all of our laity They consider it a privilege to support unite their efforts with that of ministers beautifully situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Cleve- the growth and building of the cause and church officers, we shall see the in new places. They are the true mis- literal fulfillment of the prophecies that land, Georgia. Organized and erected within the last decade, this compara- sionaries in our conference. thousands shall be converted and bap- There is also that segment of the tized in the course of a single day. tively new church has grown to thirty- eight members. Three hundred feet membership, still new in the faith, As people who love the Lord, we from the chapel is the home and of- full of zeal and love for the cause they ought to long for that day when the fice of Dr. George Tolhurst, who left have recently espoused. They are a work shall be finished. We ought to last September to go to Okinawa as a joy to observe; they make every sacri- prepare now to take our places in God's medical missionary. Dr. Don C. Fahr- fice for the church worth while. fast finishing cause. We ought to ex- bach, another Adventist physician, is We have recently completed a week's ploit every program of inspiration and carrying on his practice. series of special services for the church instruction that is undertaken by the The church built a special above- here. The response was heartening. church. The Georgia-Cumberland con- ground room attached to the Chapel One lady, who had attended some ference is conducting two gigantic Lay- where a successful church school has meetings in the church a year ago, de- men's Congresses within the territories been operated for the past five years. cided for God during the week and was of our field. The entire staff of the Mrs. Eva Lysell is the present teacher, baptized at its close. General Conference Home Missionary and she has faithfully served the school Dr. Floyd Bates, local layman leader, Department, plus our brethren in the three years. Due to graduation and is carrying on a helpful program of Southern Union, will be with us during the Tolhurst's leaving, this year's en- instruction for the church in evening these occasions to direct, train, and rollment is only seven. Present facili- home prayer meetings. The plan seems counsel with our people for a vastly ties will nicely care for twelve chil- to have a special merit for new enlarged program in our area. dren. Anyone looking for a small town churches. We invite all in central and south- or rural location with church and The members are busy in a church ern Georgia to come to the Atlanta church school facilities might well con- building campaign. A church building Laymen's Congress February 22-24. It sider the advantages of our work in is an urgent need in La Grange. begins Friday evening, February 22, Cleveland. It is a fairly prosperous ARNOLD KURTZ 7:30 P.M. in the Beverly Road Church. section with opportunities for inde- Sabbath morning three identical serv- pendent poultry raising and various AN UP-TO-DATE SUCCESS STORY ices will be held in each of the three jobs with manufacturing concerns in To God be the glory for His people Atlanta churches. Sabbath afternoon, the locality. If interested in further have done exploits. This sentence best Sabbath evening and all day Sunday information, nlease write— tells the success story of the 1957 In- the meetings will convene in the Kirk- ELDER R. M. RUF gathering victory in Georgia-Cumber- wood Seventh-day Adventist church. 163 E. Enota Ave. land. A magnificent spirit of coopera- Plan to take in each one of these im- Gainesville, Ga. tion was present everywhere. Our dis- portant work-shops and services. trict leadership was enthusiastic, so To all of our people living in ex- THE LA GRANGE CHURCH — much so that one church pastor de- treme north Georgia and in eastern ONE YEAR OLD clared, "I have been engaged in In- Tennessee, we invite you to attend the A few months ago, the La Grange gathering campaigns for over 20 years, Chattanooga Laymen's Congress, March Seventh-day Adventist church cele- but this year's Ingathering effort was SOUTHERN TIDINGS 1] the first I ever enjoyed." Another district leader declared, "I like short campaigns. This one was short and snappy. . . . I liked it." These two unsolicited testimonies are typical of the general feeling which existed among our district and church leaders. Here is the success story in digest. The 1957 Ingathering campaign was two and one-half to three months short- er than the 1956 campaign. In other words, we saved nearly three months of precious time which can now be used advantageously in other soul-saving pursuits. While we shortened the campaign by nearly half, we gathered in more money for our world mission and welfare program. A total of $101,- 429.99 was brought in in 1956; a total of $113,112.84 in 1957. This is a net gain of $12,682.85. It was real success for God, and a testimony of the The Kingsport Church faithfulness of all His people. We, the Georgia-Cumberland Con- Candles were also lighted for each of highest percentage over the church In- ference staff, express to you our grate- the church band leaders. The Junior gathering goal for 1957. Their as- ful thanks for a big job well done. We choir members, dressed in white robes signed goal was $1,208.61, and they congratulate our constituency on the and directed by their leader, Elwood have already turned in a total of magnificence of its all-out endeavor for M. Foote, provided special music for $2,357.61. This marvelous record was God. With this grand start, let us strive the occasion. made possible because the blessing of to make 1957 the best ever in Georgia- Key officers for the Pine Mountain God was manifestly felt upon His Cumberland history. Valley Missionary Volunteer Society church. The entire membership co- M. DONOVAN OSWALD for the year 1957 are Mrs. Elwood M. operated in putting over a short but Foote, leader, Mrs. Tom Coppock, spirited campaign. MV OFFICERS INSTALLED assistant leader, and Mrs. Marion Lu- God will do great things for us On Sabbath afternoon, January 5, per, secretary-treasurer. when we whole-heartedly enter into Elder Don W. Hunter conducted an KINGSPORT INGATHERING His program. This church has demon- impressive installation service for the strated what can be accomplished when officers of the Pine Mountain Valley REPORT the entire church membership unites Missionary Volunteer Society. A beau- Under the leadership of Brother under the inspired leadership of its tiful arrangement of floral decorations Lewis A. Wynn, the Kingsport church pastor. We congratulate the Kings- provided a background for the cere- enjoys the distinction of raising the port church for its achievement and mony. thank each of our faithful members As the candidates for there for their support. office arranged them- M. DONOVAN OSWALD selves in a semi-circle, Home Missionary Secretary Elder Hunter presented each with a candle. As HISTORIC MEETING he charged them with From January 14 to 17 two workers their responsibilities, he of the Georgia-Cumberland Confer- lighted their candles. ence had the privilege of attending a historic meeting. During these dates public relations directors from conferences and institutions over North America met in New York City to lay broader plans for an extending work. Pine Mountain Valley A. C. Fearing, president, and W. T. Skilton, associate public rela- MV Officers Installed. tions director, attended the meetings Elder Hunter officiating. and brought back with them many ideas and plans they hope will eventually find their way into the program of the Georgia-Cumberland Confer- ence. li SOUTHERN TIDINGS

Several denominational leaders and meetings, conducted an interesting folks in eastern Kentucky assures us experts in the field of public relations question and answer session Sabbath that the Lord can make this the best presented much good counsel and ad- afternoon and showed a fine film on year yet in soul-winning in that area! monition. laymen witnessing for Christ, Saturday JOHN D. PIERSON All through the Council there was an night. Elder R. R. Osborne and 0. R. air of expectancy. All felt that we are Henderson gave instructions on various on the verge of great events that will phases of lay efforts and Bible studies. THANK YOU, MADISON hasten the finishing of the Lord's work. Brother M. E. Culpepper also spoke COLLEGE CHURCH The spiritual atmosphere of the first briefly thanking the literature evange- "The Madison College Church is North American Public Relations lists for their part in the soul-winning over the top with $800 over their full Council will never be forgotten. program. Brother Culpepper, the pub- Minuteman Goal." This was the song Meetings of the council were held lishing secretary for the Kentucky-Ten- that was being sung around the Nash- in the newly opened New York Center nessee Conference, mentioned the new ville area a few weeks ago when the at Times Square. volume, "The Triumph of God's Love" Madison College Church reached their W. T. SKILTON, Associate Director which is soon to be sold throughout the objective of having a full Minuteman Department of Public Relations conference to bring the Advent mes- Goal by January 22. If orchid bouquets sage into many, many more homes. were being passed out, a high bouquet The host church, Ashland, Kentucky, would go to Elder and Mrs. 0. J. left nothing undone for the comfort Mills for their fine, quiet, energetic and welfare of the members attending leadership that they gave to the Madi- 3208 West End Ave, Nashville 3, Tenn. from other churches. Although the son College Church. Madison College Robert H. Pierson, President Ashland church is not large in com- had what seemed a very large goal to A. L. Lynd, Secretery.Tressurer parison to the number who attended, reach. With four other churches in this each visitor was cared for in a church area to work the already crowded terri- Make wills and legacies to the Kentucky- tory, the Ingathering looked a little Tennessee Conference Association of Seventh- member's home. Elder R. R. Osborne day Adventists, Incorporated. and his members in the Ashland church dim, but from the contacts with the planned every detail including fine Madison College Church never one word of discouragement was heard any- EASTERN KENTUCKY'S warm meals right in the church welfare center which were prepared by the where. Sometimes we felt a little hum- LAYMEN'S RALLY Dorcas ladies. This spirit of faithful- ble after speaking with Elder Mills and The Laymen's Congress held in Ash- ness and cooperation shown by the his associates. land, Kentucky, over the week end of January 26 was an inspiration to conference workers and laymen alike. The spirit manifested by those who attended gave promise of great things for the Lord in eastern Kentucky this coming year. It was indeed an outstanding event in the conference soul-winning program. All the surrounding districts were represented. A number of colpor- teurs came in from their canvassing, and it was a period of wonderful fellowship together. Feeling was high and the enthusiasm sincere for the soul- winning work. The goal the conference had set was for 19 cottage meetings or lay efforts. The number pledged by the laymen present was 31! The high volume of purchases of missionary or soul- winning literature from the Book and Bible house as reported by Brother My- ron J. Harvey, manager, indicates that the folks there were in earnest. Elder S. S. Will, Home Missionary Secretary for the Southern Union, gave the challenge in his sermons Friday night and Sabbath morning. He brought out that the commission "Go When the Ingathering bands were formed, Bernard Bowen, head of the School ye . . ." includes every follower of of Anesthesia, Madison College, Tennessee, chose his own students, ten in number, Christ. Elder William C. Hatch, the and embarked on a $400 goal. Some had solicited before and none were sea- soned. They went caroling in residential areas. It rained but they worked. It local conference Home Missionary Sec- was bitter cold, but they stayed at it. They brought in $680. They didn't even retary, who was the chairman at the want to quit when the campaign was finished! SOUTHERN TIDINGS 13

A few weeks before Christmas when we were expecting a good amount to come in from our carolers, the rain stayed by us for one solid week. Several times we would mention how sorry we were that Madison College would lose another night, and we were well aware how much they were counting on every night to reach their goal. At the close of the week we were talking with Mrs. Mills on the telephone and extending our sympathy on their losing so much time because of the rain, this is the sur- prise we received. "Lose a night! Our singing band went out every night this week. In fact, last Monday night everyone of us got wet, but thank the Lord no one got sick. The night it rained the hardest we received over $200 and would have gotten more, but the police stopped us and we lost some thirty Front row: left to right—Sandra Collier, Julia Boyd, Marsha Morgan, minutes going to and from the police Dorothy Sutter. Back row: left to right—Lin Richert, Don Van Meter, station." This is the kind of spirit you William Ray, James King, David Osborne. will find at Madison College Church. HIGHLAND ACADEMY STUDENT Sandra Collier Louisville, Kentucky This is the first time that Madison Christ, the Redeemer College has ever reached its full Min- WEEK OF PRAYER Julia Boyd Memphis, Tennessee uteman Goal. The total amount for The students of Highland Academy, Christ, the King the 1957 Ingathering was $14,009.37. under the direction of Elder R. M. James King Hendersonville, Tennessee Christ, the Chief Shepherd There were no really large donations, Hillier, conducted a very inspiring Submitted by H. D. Lawson, Prin- two or three $100 gifts being the larg- Week of Prayer from December 7 to cipal. est, all the rest coming in small offer- December 14. Elder E. C. Banks, of ings. Southern Missionary College, set the Everyone at Madison had a large tone for the Week of Prayer as he part in reaching the goal. Doctors, stu- spoke at the opening Friday night and cs'aca% attafftij7 Sabbath morning services. Services dents, and teachers worked and worked were held each evening at the worship hard until the task was done. There hour and also three times during the Box glga, Station B, Atlanta 14, Georgia were 207 Minutemen, thirty of these J. H. Wagner, President week at the regular chapel hour. The brought in one-hundred dollars or N. G Simons, Secretary-Treasurer students provided special music for more, and there were forty-four addi- each service, and were also in charge tional fifty dollar solicitors. Petra Sukau Make wills and legacies to the South-Atlan- of the platform during each service. tic Conference Association of Seventh-day and Harry Bowden each brought in Adventists, Incorporated. about $200. They also led in last year's On the closing night, James King gave an outstanding talk on "Christ, campaign with records nearer $400 VICTORY the Chief Shepherd," following which each. One of the outstanding social events he conducted an inspiring testimony "The most important results can not service. From the response given by of the holiday season in Savannah, be reported," says Elder Lorenz, "for the students, it was evident that the Georgia, was the Ingathering Victory they are not known." They are the messages of the week had reached deep banquet and Church Building Kick- many Bible School enrollments secured, into the heart of each student. A ma- Off 'Drive held at the YMCA. sad and troubled hearts comforted, the jority of the students and visitors Headed by H. L. Cleveland, pastor, many hungry hearts who were lifted present participated in this testimony the church had successfully completed to heaven in prayer, brought by the service. The following students were its goal of $3760 and was ready to solicitors and their literature. We seek responsible for preparing and deliver- launch its drive to erect an edifice on no credit or honor, for we feel that the ing the talks for the various meetings: the lot which was purchased several spiritual benefits to our church and years ago. Presently, services are held Lin Richert Memphis, Tennessee school far outweigh the time and effort Christ, the Creator in the school auditorium which is woe- expended." Marsha Morgan Memphis, Tennessee fully overcrowded. To celebrate these Amazing you say! How did they do Christ, the Lawgiver two events a banquet was given. Elder it? This can better be summed up by William Ray Memphis, Tennessee The Law of Christ Samuel Thomas, home missionary sec- Bernard Bowen, head of the School of Don Van Meter Memphis, Tennessee retary, gave the keynote address. Sub- Anethesia, when asked about their se- Christ, Our Advocate stantial pledges were made not only by cret. "Secret? We haven't any secret. Dorothy Sutter Orlando, Florida church members, but by the director of It was just hard work and prayer. We Christ, the Sinless One David Osborne Hendersonville, Tennessee the "Y" and a prominent funeral direc- all prayed." Chirst, the Sin-bearer tor. 14 SOUTHERN TIDINGS

Elder Cleveland announces ground- who included Elders Peterson, Ander- president of the Georgia-Cumberland breaking in March. Widespread inter- son, Moseley, Nichol and Minchin, all Conference, Elder Nash, president of est in and out of the church has been from the General Conference, and the Carolina Conference, Elder Leiske, aroused to see this prophecy fulfilled. Elders V. G. Anderson, E. L. Cardey, president of the Alabama-Mississippi GEORGE JENKINS S. S. Will and E. C. Ward of the South- Conference, Elder Pierson, president of ern Union and many others. the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference, On the first day of the meeting, Elder Rees, president of the Florida which was January 8, both conferences Conference and Elder Ward of the reported that their Ingathering goals Southern Union, contributed much to had been reached, and that night the the inspiration of the institute. Elder 1914 Charlotte Ave., Nashville 2, Tenn. Victory Ingathering banquet was held A. L. White and Elder V. G. Ander- W. W. Fordham, President L. E. Ford, Secretary-Treasurer in the new school building followed by son, who spoke Friday night and Sab- a fellowship hour at the Phylis-Wheat- bath morning, respectively, brought a ley YMCA. An enjoyable evening climax to the meetings. Make wills and legacies to the South Central Conference Association of Seventh- was had by all. This institute consisted mainly of day Adventists, Incorporated. Each worker gave splendid reports showing how important it is to get the of his Ingathering, baptisms, and Great Controversy, or as it is known WELCOME GENERAL church or building improvements, etc. by the new title, the Triumph of God's CONFERENCE BRETHREN for 1956. We believe that each one Love before the people at this time. For We are always happy to welcome the was inspired and determined in his the way for getting our important visits of our brothers from the Gen- heart to return to his field to do a bet- books before the people will be hedged eral Conference who somehow find ter work in 1957. up in the near future. As a result of The teachers of these conferences this meeting, I believe we are going to enjoyed a profitable two-day conven- see a great change in our literature tion. Both conferences were well repre- work very shortly. sented and everyone appreciated the Everyone returned home with a de- help that came from the invited guests. termination to do his utmost for God G. M. Mathews represented the during the year 1957. General Conference; H. S. Han- M. G. CATO, Publishing Secretary son, the Southern Union, and Dr. Frank Hale, Oakwood College. Dr. R. A. Underhill from Southern Missionary EVANGELISM (Continued from page 16) College gave some inspiring lectures C. E. Moseley E. E. Cleveland on the study of nature. All of the hard for Mr. R. to join some church, time from their busy schedules to spend teachers went back to their schools de- for he had not attended his church for some amount of time in our field. termined to do a much better job for some fifteen or more years. Mrs. R. Elder C. E. Moseley, who is always God's precious heritage. cooperated even to the preparing of her appreciated for his spirit-filled mes- W. W. FoRDHAm, President husband's baptismal items. Mrs. R. sages, will bring encouragement to F. H. JENKINS, Educational Supt. was in the next baptism, and is now hearts of our believers in the following assistant church clerk. places: Meridian, January 30; Tusca- LITERATURE EVANGELIST "These are only a few of the varied loosa, January 31; Montgomery, Feb- experiences that possibly every team of ruary 2-9. Elder Moseley has already INSTITUTE workers in the gospel vineyard have as visited our members in Mobile (Jan- We have just recently finished one they work for souls. uary 11-19) and Jackson, Mississippi of the finest and most inspirational Elder and Mrs. J. R. Wagner, (Elder (January 20-26). Literature Evangelist Institutes conduct- Wagner is the pastor of the Chatta- Our believers in Montgomery will ed by the Southern Union. All of the no-,ga district) Elder and Mrs. R. C. once again be privileged to hear from literature evangelist working full time Brown, Sr., Elder and Mrs. A. L. Lind- Elder E. E. Cleveland who is expected and who hold licenses and credentials sey, Miss Lois Yates, Mrs. P. D. Sim- in Montgomery, February 9-16. were there, and also a few part-time mons, Brother and Sister T. R. Smith, W. W. FORDHAM workers. Elder and Mrs. E. C. Ward with many The instructions given by Elder Ris- of the faithful laity constituted the JOINT WORKERS' MEETING tau and his assistant, Elder Crofton, working force. The results of two dis- On January 8 and 9, we were happy were exceptionally good. The institutes tinct efforts in Chattanooga during the to be guests of the South Atlantic Con- seem to be better and better each year, summer of 1956: 45 souls have been ference in a joint workers' and teachers' and this is the way it should be for the baptized. Ten or more are preparing meeting. The meetings for the workers messenger of the Lord states that, "We for baptism in several weeks. A total were held at the new conference office are not to rest satisfied unless we are of 131 have kept the Sabbath during at 235 Chickamauga, and the teachers' constantly improving." the year and we hope these will during meetings were held at the new Atlanta Each morning was started with pray- coming months decide to follow the church school, 230 West View Place. er bands at 8:10 A.M., then our regu- Lord all the way. The prayers of God's We were honored to have at the lar devotional hour began at 8:30 A.M. people for this area of Christ's vine- workers sessions many guest speakers, Such fine men of God as Elder Fearing, yard are appreciated." SOUTHERN TIDINGS 15

HICKOK: Lydia C. Hickok was born May SUNSET TABLE 26, 1892, at Battle Creek, Michigan. She ADVERTISEMENTS married Myles W. Hickok in 1910 Li RATES: $2.00 for each insertion of 40 words Feb. 8 Feb. 15 Minot, North Dakota. To this union four children were born—three boys: Howard, or less, and 5 cents for each additional word, Atlanta, Georgia 6:16 6:22 including address. No advertisement accepted Dean, and Willis; and a daughter who died Birmingham, Alabama 5:25 5:31 for more than fifty words. All copy for pro- _ 6:06 in infancy. posed advertising should be sent to the con- Charlotte, N. Carolina 5:59 The Hickok's moved to Pine Mountain Collegedale, Tennessee 6:17 6:24 ference office in which the advertiser Is lo- 5:22 5:29 Valley, Georgia, about eight years ago and cated, accompanied by a note of introduction Huntsville, Alabama have been faithful members of the Seventh- from the local church elder or district pastor. Louisville, Kentucky 5:14 5:22 day Adventist Chuch there. Although care is exercised in accepting ad- Memphis, Tennessee 5:36 5:43 vertisements, the publishers do not assume 5:41 Mrs. Hickok died at the Columbus City Meridian, Mississippi 5:35 Hospital on January 18, 1957, as a result responsibility for such advertising. 5:21 5:28 Nashville, Tennessee of an auto accident which occurred a few Orlando, Florida 6:10 6:15 WANTED: Salesman for cookie route, Or- 5:56 hours earlier at Pine Mountain Valley. Wilmington, N. Carolina 5:49 Mrs. Hickok was a faithful wife and lando area. Jack's Cookies, 123 W. King mother, and lived up to the high standards Ave., Orlando, Florida. Phone 3-1257. -5 of her faith. She is survived by her hus- FOR SALE: Over 1200 three by four band, two sons, Howard of Richmond, Cali- evangelistic slides all in steel boxes with fornia, and Willis of Gainsboro, Tennes- new projector, for someone who wants c see; also a brother, sister, daughter-in-law bargain. New price over $800. Will set: and ten grandchildren. for $250. Elder Walter T. Rea, 1403 Azalec Funeral services were conducted by her Drive, Jacksonville, Florida. - pastor at the Pine Mountain Valley church, and interment took place at the church FOR SALE: Sanford, Florida. 7 2/3 acre cemetery nearby. farm. Irrigated land, flowing wells. Three "Say not, Good Night, but in some brighter GEORGE E. CARTER bedroom 2-bath home, awning windows, clime bid me, Good Morning." Hot Point range, double garage. 15 bearinE BOLTON: Mrs. Eliza Gaskin Bolton was citrus trees, 2 avacadoes, many beautifu, VEACH: Lemuel F. Veach was born Oc- born in Polk County, Florida, January 13, shrubs. 7 miles from Adventist church tober 9, 1872 at Strawsburg, Virginia. He 1873 and peacefully went to sleep in Jesus 18 miles to Forest Lake Academy. On pavec married Virginia F. Dews October 19, at the age of 83, December 26, 1956, at her road. Tenant house not completed. $15,000 1906, at Norfolk, Virginia. To this union home in Richland, Florida. —Terms—C. Reams, Box 1095, Winter were born two children, Mrs. Fred Dortch It was in Lakeland she became a Seventh- Garden, Florida. of Birmingham, Alabama and Charles E. day Adventist in 1933. Her great desire and FOR SALE: Practically new, modern house Veach, of Charleston, South Carolina. hope was to be ready when Jesus called her. Excellent mountain view, all conveniences It was in a tent effort held by Elder She looked forward to the day when He and walking distance Mount Pisgah Acad J. L. Shuler in Columbia, South Carolina would come to gather His children home emy and Hospital. $7,500. Arthur Byrd over thirty years ago that Brother and on the resurrection day. Route 2, Candler, N. C., Telephone Ashe Sister Veach heard and accepted the third Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. S. H. vile MO 7-1030. -3-5 angel's message. In the three decades since, Richardson, Mrs. Mattie M. Johnson, Mrs. WEI")ING INVITATIONS — Printed, 100— Brother Veach has served in many offices S. L. Overstreet; two sons, Charles and $8.75; Engraved—$14.00. Also napkins, an of the Columbia church, including that of William Bolton; 28 grandchildren, 69 great niversaries, graduation announcements, etc local elder. He passed quietly to his rest grandchildren and 11 great-great grand- Write for FREE samples. Nothing cheat at the Pine Hill Sanitarium near Birming- children. but our prices. Free estimates on any kin( ham, January 5, 1957. The funeral service was conducted by the of job printing. Printers for SDA's fo Funeral services were held Monday after- pastor. past eight years. Christy Printing Co. noon, January 7, at the Brown Service Z. R. CURRIE Waukomis, Oklahoma. Funeral Home with interment at the Elm- WANTED: Salesmen to represent Ozarl wood Cemetery. 1'. J. Mostert, pastor of JOSHUA: Joshua Leon Barber was born Industries of Ozark Academy in Kentuck3 the Birmingham Roebuck church officiated in Kissimmee, Florida, October 6, 1895, Tennessee, Mississippi. Line of juvenil with R. A. Bata, pastor of the First Church, and died of a heart attack at the Fort Pierce, furniture. assisting. Florida, Hospital, December 19, 1956. He leaves to await that reunion on the He. served as the elder and treasurer of SOUTHERN TIDINGS resurrection morning, not only his wife and the Okeechobee church of which he had two children, but six grandchildren, one been a member only a few years. He was Official organ of the Southern Union Co: great grandchild, and a host of friends. well respected by all the citizens of Okee- ference of Seventh-day Adventists. Publishe chobee as he held several public offices by the College Press, Collegedale, Tei T. J. MOSTERT essee. through the years. Communication or copy not originating Survivors include his wife, two sons and a local conference of the Southern Unic one daughter. He will be missed by the should be addressed to the Southern Unic CHURCH CALENDAR Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, B: church at Okeechobee, as well as by his 449, Decatur, Georgia. Office address: 437 February I-28—Signs Campaign family. Funeral services were conducted Ponce de Leon, Decatur, Georgia. ALL COP in the Methodist church. Words of com- SUBSCRIPTIONS, CHANGE OF ADDRES ADVERTISEMENTS, AND CORRESPONDENC fort were spoken by his pastor. from church members in the Southern UHL Listen Every Sunday E. E. KUNGEL should be addressed to the LOCAL CO FERENCE OFFICE. In changing addrec give both old and new address. Subscri JENKINS: Edward Lafettel Jenkins was Lion price, one dollar a year. born October 7, 1878, in Mason County, The Voice of Prophecy West Virginia. He was baptized into the Editor Anita Marl BOX 55, LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Adventist Church by E. E. Kungel, the SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE present pastor at Okeechobee, Florida. His President V. G. Anders wife preceded him a year ago in death. He Secretary-Treasurer A. P. McDc loved the truth and spent much time in Auditor K. C. Bee Bible study. His last words of courage were Sermon Titles Department Secretaries spoken on Sabbath when he requested prayer Home Missionary & S. S. Stanley S. IN February 10—Don't Misquote God for his sons that they might see the light Publishing Department Eric Hist of the truth and be saved. February 17—The Bible that Jesus Educational Department H. S. Hans Funeral services were conducted at Okee- Missionary Volunteer. Radio, War Used chobee by the pastor. E. E. KUNGEL Service and Temperance L. M. Nels 16 SOUTHERN TIDINGS

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Evangelism in Chattanooga and requested that her two teen-age daughters be baptized at the end of a V. G. ANDERSON, President, Southern Union Conference revival being held at the time. But LDER E. C. WARD has done out- severe tones and positive language not while waiting, mother and daughters E standing work in the Southern Un- to be baptized by those men out there by chance attended our tent meetings. ion. We know that God has given our at the tent. When the time and hour for Now mother and daughters are bap- evangelists a special message for this baptism came, Mrs. W. was not only tized members of the remnant church day and hour. Year after year Elder baptized, but in the meantime by love awaiting Jesus. These girls have raised Ward has baptized hundreds of people she had led Mr. W. into helping the four to five Junior Minuteman goals and God has richly blessed in his Chat- church to finish its 1957 Minuteman to date. tanooga effort. We here give some of goal by house to house solicitation. "Mr. and Mrs. M. had been studying the experiences as he related them. "Mrs. S. called up her pastor, a in the School of Bible Prophecy for "Mr. W. had threatened his wife in minister of a prominent city church, many months and were faithfully pay- ing tithe into their church as a result of the Bible lessons. When they first attended our public meetings they no- ticed a marked similarity between the studied word and the spoken word. We do not need to say they were both baptized, and their tithe is now channeled to carry the 'everlasting gospel' to all the world. Brother M. is now the church assistant home missionary leader, and is conducting weekly Bible classes. Sister M. will greet you as a faithful usher on Sabbath mornings. "Local elder C. and wife have stayed up until 2:00 and 3:00 A.M. giving Bible studies to the two D. sisters. The two D. sisters were baptized and are now faithful members in the church. Brother C. went to his rest some weeks before he could see the fruit of his labor. "Mr. and Mrs. R. are well thought of property owners in their community. Mr. R. returned from a vacation and found the tent in his neighborhood. Mrs. R. had requested that we labor Elder E. C. Ward explaining the Scriptures. (Continued on page 14)

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