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V o l u m e 4 . N u m b e r 9 . PORTLAND, OREGON. September, 1925.

CONFERENCE GROUP, TWIN ROCKS, OREGON, 1925

lights our hearts is that Jesus will reign a literal King over a literal Kingdom. Reports of Conference The subject of the Parables was ably discussed and taught by I. Gurney Lee. S O M E F L O W E R S . MORNING CLASSES. The Parables as given by Jesus are not mere stories. They have deep and mys It is with a deep sense of- praise and The six morning classes were well at terious meanings that can be under stood only by help of the Holy Spirit. g r a t i t u d e t o o u r H e a v e n l y F a t h e r f o r tended, and the interest increased as From the beginning of the Christian era His manifold blessings that we look day succeded day. Lack of space for back upon our very recent Summer Con bids a complete outline of each class, to the end of the dispensation we find ference. Surely God has answered our but it is not saying too much to report the events following one on the other as prayers beyond all expectations. "Let t h a t e a c h t e a c h e r w a s a m a s t e r i n h i s portrayed in the parables of the Field, the Lost Pearl, the Steward, the Coin, all the people say amen." We can special line, and that the response in in truly say that it was the biggest Con t e r e s t w a s m a r k e d . the Lost Sheep, the Prodigal Son. One ference yet in attendance as well as in Mrs. Ward captured her listeners at of the most impressive "truths brought other ways. At no time before had we once in her usual efficient way. The out was that the lost sheep represents ever had more than half the number in subject of "The Messianic Psalms" is the wilfulness of sin; the lost coin rep attendance. Who would have thought one not often studied by the average resents the helplessness of sin, and the a few years ago that we would ever layman. There are a few scattering prodigal son represents the hopelessness have 400 people at Conference ? verses that everyone is supposed to of sin. It would be the height of ingratitude k n o w b e a r s r e l a t i o n t o J e s u s a s t h e H a z e l K e e l e r P o r t e r i n h e r w i n n i n g to allow to pass unnoticed the devoted and fascinating style declared to an in Messiah, but prophecies concerning His terested group of young people the con services of our friends who worked so High Priesthood, and His full mission on hard and unselfishly to make the Con earth are rarely understood. There are ditions of missions, the needs, the call ference a success this year. I wish to for laborers, and the opportunity for eighteen Psalms classed under this head for laborers, and the opportunity for take this opportunity to thank everyone ing. They tell of Christ as the Good who in, any way helped in the work of service in fields near and far. She the Conference. I cannot see you all Shepherd, the Saviour, the King, the Sin showed illustrations to impress more Offering, and Christ in His humiliation to thank you, so please take this as a uniting God and man. f o r c e f u l l y o n o u r m i n d s t h e c o n d i t i o n s personal note of thanks. Rev. Scotten brought a thoughtful as they exist. I wish to thank esepecially Nathan message in Personal Evangelism. He Paul Lewis talked on Bible characters Swabb for his splendid and successful allowed a discussion of Old and New in a strikingly new and impressive way. services as manager of the dining hall, Testament characters who might be con The one that brought forth the most in lo Worth Coulson, we feel deeply in sidered personal evangelists, showing the terest and discussion was Adam. Owing debted for his unceasing and efficient difference between the skilled and un to present day controversies between the work as Conference Manager. Carl P. fundamentalists and modernists, the Miller and Chester Hadley deserve much skilled worker. It is necessary for every one who expects to work in win study of Adam was freighted with val Wnta "'I buildings. ning others to be equipped himself. No uable material for defense of the infal their splendid1^ ^^^nking work in thethe classes. teachers The for worker is properly equipped who has lible word of God. We were warned not a ready knowledge of the Bible and about believing all that pretends to be isticseiwices meetings ^ Calvin demand Choate the in heartiestthe evangel ^p- who has not experienced salvation, with .scientific. The Bible and true science preciation. I would not fail to expreL the witness of the Spirit in his own a l w a y s a g r e e . the highest notes of praise for the bril heart that he is a child of God. Per liant work of Bess Owens Runyan as sonal evangelism is attended with re- T H E D I N I N G R O O M . song and chorus leader. Gratitude to .sponsibility, but all may be real workers Edward Mott for his iinspirational ad- in the harvest for souls. All club members found themselves desses IS unlimited. To Father and After the four classes with Rev. Cope, in possession of well developed and ever Mother Cope and John Brougher and one almost feels that the coming of growing appetites. These could be sat Helen Cammack and many others as Jesus is necessarily an event of the pres isfied in one way only, and that was at ent. The prophecies concerning His ap equally deserving of praise as the nuin"- least three daily trips to the spacious ber already mentioned, belongs the high pearing seem to be now in the stage of dining hall. At the sound of the warn est commendations. fulfilling. One of the outistanding ing gong, which was made by hammer I wish to thank Bell Badley, chairman facts is the condition of the world today. ing a big, rusty discarded circular saw of the press committee, and every mem Men are deceived into believing that the from some old mill, a famished looking world is growing better because there group of people, young and old, gathered ber of her committee, for their excellent are such wonderful inventions and an as close to the tables as they dared to. reports of the Conference which they appearance of religious fervor, but to Nathan Swabb made a rule that no one prepared for this issue of The Friendly the careful observer the scriptures that could be seated until the ringing of the Endeavor. declare that evil seducers shall wax second gong, and nothing prevented a May God richly bless vou all. worse ami worse, are proclaiming the stampede every meal but the warning WALTER LEE, President. truth. One great thought that de from Nathan's glittering eye. How- e v e r, a s s o o n a s t h e f a m i l y o f 1 2 5 s a t Oh, bring back, my dinner to me. However, when John Brougher asked of obstacles. What we do let it be Yes, Springbrook had one too. It had The posters this year were excellent, do^vn, and thanks was expressed by If Lents had not broken in with the for a raising of hands of all who cared n o w o r n e v e r . a fine swing to the chorus and began but let us give these fellows some com some worthy member, the amount of charming j'ingle— to make the trip, there were so many something liket his: "Hail, hail." No, petition next year. There should be at food that was disposed of was nothing "All in favor say, "Aye, Aye, Aye, Aye," that the crowd had to be divided into EVANGELISTIC SERVICES. that is Highland's. No, it is not, l e a s t o n e p o s t e r f r o m e v e r y s o c i e t y . less than staggering. Our little wait there is no telling how long the battle sections and three trips were planned. either. Well, anyway, I know I liked The contest begins now for next year. resses tripped back and forth with tray would have waged. As it was, the two With a great flutter of handkerchiefs, The most impoi-tant meetings of the Springbrook's, for I almost voted for it. W h a t i s t h a t ? W h o ! O h , y e s S u n after tray of steaming dishes, and were contending tables finished their meals as well as of hearts, the first boat load Conference were the evening evangel REGISTRATIONS. in constant demand. By this time the and departed in peace. embarked on Friday afternoon. How istic services, conducted by Calvin R. nyside! Sure thej' sang. What was Sunnyside table burst forth with the we pitied those who were left behind, Choate, pastor of the Friends Church, of i t l i k e ? W h y t h e i r s o n g w a s r a t h e r and—^how we envied them two hours short but it told a lot about Conference. Our highest expectations for the Con following inspiring ditty: T H E C O N F E R E N C E C H O R U S . Greenleaf, Idaho. C. E. Conference! here we come. later. The gallant boat "Richard M." Bess Owens Runyan, musical director And Cliehalem Center had a good one— ference were so far surpassed in the Right back where we started from. seemed to tug at her rope in eagerness of North Pacific !^angelistic Institute, they sang it well, too. Oh, I almost number in attendance that we still are Where Quakers—^jump breakers How they ever did it, we do not know, to be off, and once freed from the wharf led the singing and rendered a vocal solo forgot South Salem. Theirs was a wondering if it really is time. Three N e v e r a c a r e . b u t t h e w o r k o f t h e c h o r u s w a s m a r v e l she bounced over the waves in appar at each meeting. These in themselves dandy! At least it was if it is the one hundred and eighty-two were registered We're meeting and greeting— ous. Mrs. Runyan had the hearty co ent glee, as much as to say, "We're in were a spiritual blessing. I am thinking of. Any more songs? by Sunday, and a great number were on All our friends from everywhere. operation of 75 interested singers. With for a good time if you'll just hang on." The services were well attended. The Well, I should say so! There were just the grounds that day whom we were not And when our leader gave the call her genius in leading she accomplished We all hung on, but it was only one Conference tent was full at the very so many that I can not remember them able to reach, easily making over four in four days what would ordinarily have brief hour until most of us hung over. first meeting and increased in interest all! But, oh my!! I am forgetting hundred in attendance at some session We responded, one and all. taken four weeks, and the pro^am ren Open up that dining hall! Who can describe the scene—ask some each succeeding night. Rev. Choate about the Conference Song! Piedmont of the Conference. dered Sunday afternoon was inspiring, Idaho certainly deserves the place of C. E. Conference! here we come. one who knows—we were too busy to preached under the power and anointing won, you know. Well, sir, when their This was answered by the Piedmont exalting and wonderful. There were notice. of the Holy Spirit, and was faithful and turn came they just got up and went h o n o r a m o n g o u r Q u a r t e r l y M e e t i n g s . t a b l e w i t h a c h o r u s e q u a l l y a s e n s e v e r a l n u m b e r s b e s i d e s t h e c h o r u s w o r k We want Emil Swanson to write an earnest in presentation of the gospel outside and when they came back they We fully expected one car load and a n d t h e p r o g r a m w a s a s f o l l o w s — thusiastic. article on "My Gift to the Sea." It message. were carrying a big net—supposed to be hoped for two, but when five came All Hail the King Chorus What's the matter with Piedmont, should be one of the six best sellers. The text used in the first meeting was a fish-net, I guess. Then they sang rolling in—well words fail to express Love Not the World Chorus They're all right. Write to John Burroughs for full in "Let down your nets," carrying out the their song, all about joining the fisher our surprise and joy. We hope that What's the matter with Piedmont, Eternal Life Chorus formation on "Prevention of Sea Sick theme of the Conference. man's crew and letting doum our nets. they have enjoyed meeting with us as Amazing Grace Victory Quartette we have getting acquainted with them. They're all right. Nearer my God to Thee . .Victory Quar. ness." He ought to know. A good During the four evening seiwices That was our motto, you know, to let The yellow ribbons that they wear, subject for Eugene Schiewe to choose many souls were definitely blessed and down our nets. You want that song? Next year bring ten more car loads plus T h e y s t a n d t h e w e a r. C a l v a r y ' s C r o s s M i l l e r P o r t e r for a ballad would be, "I Give Up." a n u m b e r w e r e e i t h e r s a v e d o r s a n c t i Sure. Here is a copy. the ones this year, Idaho, and we will Address Elizabeth Ward fied. At the closing service Sunday They stand the tear. Listen to the mournful dirge from the L e t D o w n Y o u r N e t s T o d a y . give you a glad welcome. • What's the matter wuth Piedmont, Saviour, Precious Saviour Chorus throng draped gracefully over the ship's night the altar was full of seekers. Tacoma quarter was not to be outdone Enough to Know Chorus We trust the results of these meetings Tune: "Enlisted for the King." by Idaho, though the youngest in the They're all right. rail—"We're feeling fine tonight, we're In the Bible, we are told S o l o B e s s O w e n s R u n y a n will be lasting and tell for Christ's king Yearly Meeting. They appeared with Idaho promptly rendered an ear I'll be a Soldier Chorus feeling fine, when the boat goes out and Of three fishermen of old. s p l i t t i n g y e l l : — ^ the 'umph' conies up, we're feeling fine." dom throughout Oregon Yearly Meet Who in vain toiled through the night fifteen live representatives. We v.-ore Who's the best man—Calvin Choate. Anyway we all had a good tirne, and ing. With all their power and might; g l a d t o m e e t t h e m t h i s y e a r a n d i f t h e y Who's the meanest man—Huckle GREETINGS TO CALIFORNIA. could even be resigned to watching the But at the morning's dawning are a sample of the whole Quarter we b e r r y F i n n . , smile of satisfaction on Paul Lewis' LAUNCH TRIP TO BAY-OCEAN, Went forth their nets they were drawing say bring them all next year. Who's the biggest man—Edward Since California C. E. is having her face. He was spared the terrible or The Master came and in words so plain. Springbrook certainly turned out en- masse—almost! In fact all but one first Conference this year, we decided deal of sharing his last meal with the Bade them let down their nets again. Who^s°oie fattest man— Murray to send her greetings. This was acted m o n s t e r s o f t h e s e a . 1:30, 2," Friday0 clock and a launch Saturday left theafternoons boat land at member of their society was there, with Morford. , , upon in the business meeting and the a great many of the church people too. ing at Garabaldi for Bay-ocean. In an Chorus Who was the sickest man yesterday Secretary instructed to draft and send Ahem! Piedmont says they desire rec -John Brougher. them. INSPIRATIONAL ADDRESSES. o v e r t o o k a n o t h e r l o a d Let down your nets, my comrades. ognition also since they are the young Star couldn't stand to listen to a list The bay was not very rough, but There are lost ones we must save; est society in the Yearly Meeting and of celebrities with out adding the Let down, your nets, my comrades. STUNTS. These addresses delivered by Edward rough enough to add a little spice to had twenty-five at Conference. To say Mott were truly an inspiration. They. the trip for those who had never gone We are called to be fishermen brave. the least, they did well and we hope will ^*'^^°What's the matter with Carey Jessup By actual count of Calvin Choate and were as rich in original thought as they before.Those who sat in the front of Let down your nets, my comerades. d o b e t t e r n e x t y e a r. He's all right. Chester Hadley, there were 315 gath were in truth, and were spicy with hu the boat became quite wet from the Many blessings will come your way. Portland and Salem set new records W h o ' s a l l r i g h t , T h e r e ' s w o r k t o d o , h e l p e r s a r e f e w. this year and hope to sui-pass them ered on the beach for - the Saturday mor. The lectures included one on Spray. Carey Jessup. each of the following subjects: Circum Bay-ocean is so named because it is So join the fishermen's crew again. Newberg was very much in evi Who said so ? night celebration. The boys had cai- A n d l e t d o w n y o u r n e t s t o d a y. dence, though they did live down the ried great logs and made a wonderful spection, Consecration, Courage and ^ Ppinsula, on one side of which one We did— bonfire that could be seen for miles sees the ocean with the high breakers t r a c k a p i e c e . Who are we? Consistency. Mr. Mott chose Joseph Then after obeying Him From the number at Conference there From a distance, as the throng moved as the character who best represented pounding on the beach, and on the other Their nets were filled to the brim. should be plenty of Conference germs S t a r ^ * about, each with a long pointed stick, the first of the group. His life seems side, the comparatively calm waters of At one" meal a lively skmnimh took the Bay. In the distance, through They then had stronger faith. working throughout the Yearly Meet it looked like a tribe of warriors prepar to have been a careful walk from boy A n d t o t h e m t h e M a s t e r s a i t h , place between Sunnyside and Piedmont. ing for war. These same pointed hood to old age. No cloud m^s the snioke and fog, one may see the dim ing this winter, and if these do as well outline of the densely wooded main-land. "Leave your nets which are to mend. as the one that appeared at the banquet Sunnyside had just announced their sticks were the implements used for the beauty of his perfect life, though he was A n d f o r M e b e g l a d l y s p e n t . presence by singing:— . It was a trip which will remain long last spring, there will be many more We're from Sunnyside, Sunnyside, toasting of the ever popular weenie beset by temptation, discouragement and in our memories, especially of those who The message bear both far and near. n e w f r i e n d s a d d e d t o o u r n u m b e r n e x t It was not long until 1200 weenies And I'll make you fishers of men. Glad that we're alive, were taking turns at being held against apparent defeat. He was the means of had never been on the Svater before. August. saving many by his faithfulness in fill We hope that next year we, with Chorus a bank of red hot coals. Some were ing the place allotted to him in full, and We're^from Sunnyside, Sunnyside, taken off plump and juicy, others were his very ti-ying situations proved to be many more, will be able to take this That's where the .sunshine shines coated with a crisp coat of dusky hue trip again. The call is still alive Piedmont immediately ^ook them great blessings. Moses as an example For all who do arrive CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR and others even less fortunate, were ac of consecration was presented in a ,n^v At Conference in Twin Rocks down a peg" by smging ttej con T H E S O N G C O N T E S T . sidered a clever bit of fun abo^ the cidentally dropped into the sand and light. His great lesson to .us is to be In 1925. TOPICS FOR SEPTEMBER left for the sea gulls. How rapidly the prepared before trying to enter amy lite The Master still doth say, prettv red arm bands they wore. enormous amount of wienies, buns, gin work. Moses had forty years of prep Yes, even Idaho had a song! Was "Follow Me without delay." Sunnyside are Simple | not that just fine? You know we were The world is in need, so quickly take Simple Simons, Simple | ^ons, gerbread and coffee disappeared can aration, not a six week's course. When so late in tuming the Conference germ S e p t e m b e r 6 , 1 9 2 5 . Sunnyside are Simple Simons, hardly be imagined. But it was twilight he was needed he was ready. t^d heed and Topic: Learning How to Pray.. . Mat when the crowd gathered in a semi doesn't want "nothings" to use. He loose over there that we wondered just Let down your nets today. thew 6:5-15. 'P-Hitse thev wear S. S. circle around the huge camp fire to a little—well, you know how it is. But In a flash, following this ^1 thru^ wants people who have determination to Chorus This is a subject of vital importance Sunnyside in concert came back with. watch the stunts. go through with Him. „ they came through; even though they to each of us. Someone has said that Nearly every society participated, and Joshua comes to us with a message of had never been to Conference before. —Song by C. E. M. Piedmont has a all were mirth-producing from begin And you should have seen Scotts Mills' jrayer is the key that unlocks the store- Yellow streak, yellow streak. courage. What could have required I suppose they could not forget last louse of heaven. With a hungry church Piedmont has a yellow stieak. ning to end. After the program we all more courage than to lead those wander T H E P O S T E R C O N T E S T S . and a starving world, it is time this key joined in singing a parting hymn and ing Israelites into a new uud giant-in- year's victory. Really though, their was being used and let the rich bles They wear a yellow ribbon. left for the Conference grounds. song was not so bad. I had to laugh a This was a slap at fested land? Yet God had commanded little about Newberg's—What? Oh, no' Piedmont was not the only society to sings of heaven be poured out upon us. yard of yellow ribbon worn to identity him to be of good courage. It takes take honors, for Sunnyside walked off I. "LEARNING." I mean the way they wrote it; not the with flying colors in the Poster Contest, Parents will often spend much time in themselves. Piedmont responded.— DEEP SEA FISHING. courage for the young people of today song. Everyone going to Conference Sunnyside is Sea-sick, to meet the giants, but like Joshua, they met together every night for a week, taking all prizes.Emil Pearson wins the teaching their children to speak their Soa-sick, Sea-sick,_ can claim God's promise if they will only $2.50 prize for the best poster. Gerald fi r s t w o r d s a n d f o r m t h e i r b a b y s e n t e n The above title was never mentioned mind you. Yes, they did! They just Morrison takes second place mth a very ces, but it is of more importance that Sunnyside is Sea-si(^, be strong and very courageous. wrote down every thing that was said Becau.se they wear S. b. without a smile from everyone within clever poster. There were four posters the children of God leam the language hearing distance. Where one individ Eiisha is the great example of insist and then tried to find a rhyme for it turned in this year, two from each of of heaven and how to intercede for a Sunnv.-^ide then gave a warning jab— ual smiled with anticipation, another ent holding on in purpose. H he had Was it good? Ha, I should say so! When Piedmont rides over the ocean. given up his call he probably never All about the classes and teachers and these boys. Now, folks, there ought to lost world. And if we are willing to said, "Some folks have a great idea of be about twenty or thirty posters next learn. He is more willing to teach us When Piedmont rides over the sea. would have fulfilled the mission set deep sea fishing. how to pray than earthly parents are to Then Piedmont they all will be singing, sport" forth for him. He held on regardless year, so begin'working on yours now. the priests prei-ogatives belonging to 2. What is the highest object of our Miss Daisy Newhouse, who has been teach their children to talk. hear. Shall I be "he that goeth forth?" It is to Him we look to supply all our God—that of forgiving sins. I t i s t r u e t h a t o u r F a t h e r k n o w s w h a t The manner of sowing is stated in friendship ? attending summer school in California, needs. "South America is cursed with a bap 3. What would come to pass if one arrived home a few days ago. She things we have need of before we ask verse five: "sown in teai's." In soul- They that wait on the Lord shall re tized paganism which has hung like a loved his neighbor as himself, and travail and humility shall the seed be taught in Portland the past wlntex-. Him, but He will not give His gifts un new their strength, says our Scriptux-es. m i l l s t o n e r o u n d i t s n e c k f o r f o u r c e n t u Esthel Gulley, Ethel Cowgill and Carl less they are highly esteemed. sown. But the harvest is sure and suc d i v i d e d h i s t i m e w i t h h i m o r t o h i s Nothing else can take the place in our ries. Romanism with its hatred and interest? Crane attended ouy County C. E. Cab II. "HOW." cessful: "shall doubtless come again lives of prayer and communion with God open hostility to the circulation of the 4. How should we pray for South inet meeting in Newberg August 2nd. The word "how" indicates that there with rejoicing;" "shall reap in joy." a s a s o u x - c e o f s t r e n g t h f o r o u r d a i l y Scriptures; with Mariolatry of the most America ? is something to be discovered. True There must be a continual sowing. needs. "A prayerless life is a power debased character; with its traffic in 5. How would you make an approach p r a y e r i s n o t a s k i n g f o r t h i n g s t o s a t i s Ecclesiastes 11:6. We must not per l e s s l i f e . " E v e r y C h r i s t i a n E n d e a v o r e r indulgences, and its exhorbitant charges to a Roman Catholic to accept your NOTICE. mit ourselves to be deceived as to our should be a Quiet Hour Comrade and f y o u r s e l fi s h w a n t s a n d d e s i r e s , b u t i s for baptisms and confessions, for the Chi-ist whom he also claims? to be according to the will of God (I. sowing, Galatians 6:7-9, nor "faint" have a time set apart, preferably in the Don't forget to pay your pledges amidst the heat of harvest labor. ^ marriage of the living and the burial of 6. To what will South America turn if John 5:14) and in the Holy Ghost. To e a r l y m o r n i n g , f o r p r a y e r a n d B i b l e the dead; with the gross and general she does not know a living Christ? made on Conference Sunday, August 9, learn of his will we are to make a com Care of the Crop. No crop will suc study, in order to have the strength to immorality of its priesthood; has 7. Ai-e there any Latin-Americans within SO days from that date, to Worth plete sacrifice of ourselves to Him. cessfully develop without cax-e—Vigilant, live a consistent -and useful Christian Coulson, Scotts Mills, Oregon. The im- constant care. It may need cultivation life. Just as working without taking reached a depth of ignorance, supersti within your reach with whom you (Romans 12:1-2) To pray in the Spirit tion and filth which can find no parallel might start a prayer cix-cle or a px-ovement of the Conference property we must be filled and led by the Spirit. f o r i t s o w n b e n e fi t o r t o k e e p d o w n t h e time for proper food will result in a in any other continent." was rather expensive this year, and we We must be dead to self and desire only "weeds"—those things that retard the physical breakdown, so attempting to Sunday School class? II. How can we be fxdendly to South HAZEL KEELER PORTER. can use the money to a good advantage. the will of God before we can truly growth and poison the growing plants, work for the Lord without Bible study and px'ayer will result in spix'itual dis America ? pray. This is the reason that it often o r t h e r e m a y b e d e s t r o y e r s e v e r p r e s a. By manifesting Christian Friendli takes considerable time to pray through ent to be guarded against. J oel 1:4 aster, or at the best weakness and inef ness to Latin Amex-icans within the U. SOCIETY NOTES FAREM-ELL. concerning a matter, for our own de suggests an array of enemies. "The ficiency. sires get in the way and we have to get Our bodies cannot be strongest as S. In social, educational and indus palmerwox-m" crawls over, devouring the trial world. Can we not afford to be Elbert Morfox-d, our associate editor, beyond these before we can pray ac best. "The locust"—we have seen them long as disease has a hold upon tliem, HIGHLAND. in Oriental lands flying in immense sociable and sympathetic? The Latin- is leaving about the first of September cording to His will and in the Holy and our .spiritual life cannot be at its for Asbury College, in Kentucky, to pre Ghost. droves that at a distance looked like best until our souls are free from sin American people love the man who is "simpatico." Highland is back from Conference and pare himself for Christian service. Mav III. "TO PRAY." drifting clouds. The natives would use through the power of Je.sus' blood. Not deep sea fishing. Now evei-yone here God bless him and make him a great It is one thing to know how to pray every means at their command to pre only from the condemnation of sins com Herbert Sein, of Drew Theological is a permanent enthusiast for Twin blessing. and quite another to practice prayer. vent them lighting on the crops. Once mitted, but also from the carnal nature Seminary, states that there are about Rocks. The number of good pictures Many people have had instruction on they settled down every leaf and blade or inbred sin, which is like some deadly 25,000 Latin-Amex-ican students in the was stx-ipped ere they moved on. "The disease in our system, hindering and universities and schools of the United tliat were taken still have to be looked how to pray until they have the theory at and enjoyed at short intervals. Fri EXPLANATION. bv heart, but miserably fail in the prac cankenvorm," that which eats into the weakening us until it is eradicated by States. Undoubtedly some of them are the power of God through the baptism destined to be the futux-e statesmen and day evening, the 21st, has been set for tice of prayer. We should leam "to very vitals. Have you ever broken a s o c i a l t i m e , a t w h i c h t h e C o n f e r e n c e open a wheat straw to find within— with the Holy Spix-it. . There is power leaders of the American republics. pray" as well as "how to pray." For as in Jesus' blood to make our souls pex-- Their policies will be influenced by their reports will be given. Anyone inter Owing to the crowed condition of the faith without works is dead, so a knowl possibly at a joint—a wox-m at the very ested is invited, so a large crowd is paper, we were unable to print the Po edge of how to pray without the prac center? "The caterpillar"—you may f e c t l y w h o l e . training here. Not a few of the best et's Corner. We have on file a splen see his web and the whole bx'ood mak artists throughout the nation have come expected. t i c e o f p r a y e r i s d e a d . Our strength is given us not merely We are sorry to report Myron Lull's did poem by Gladys L. Hadley, which we Let us begin at once to pray through ing a Spring or Summer encampment to enjoy but to use for Him, that others fx-om these republics or cai-ry in their and feasting on the vegetation. What veins Spanish blood. Their racial char illness. We surely miss him from our will print next issue, so look for it. concerning the things that we know to may be saved and God glorified. C. E., but hope he will soon be back. be the will of God and we will learn a task, caring for the crop! acteristic is expressiveness. The help how to pray. The Holy Spirit is our The Haxwest Time. Jesus says: Finally, our strength depends on keep and information that these artists and "The harvest is the end of the Age." ing our covenant with God and in vital students can give to commercial, educa SUNNYSIDE. teacher (Romans 8:26-27) and the Bible union with Him. We have a warning TACOMA. is our text book in the school of prayer. Spiritual things have a final consum illustration of this in the life of Samson, tional or x-eligious organizations is in mation—^harvest, the same as all living valuable. So our fi-iendship will be These are busy days for us: Confer Topics for Discussion. matter. This to the true child of God who was strong as long as he kept his We should pray for:_ vow; but when he broke it his strength reciprocal. If we give of our best a ence at Twin Rocks August 4-10; Heacock Sash & Door Co. is the glox'ious Day toward which he is rich contribution may be knoxvn to Pierce County Holiness Association Ourselves, II. Corinthians 12:7-8. with animated anticipation moving and depax-ted and his enemies tx-iumphed America. o v e r h i m . Camp Meeting August 7-16; and Quar All believers, Ephesians 6:18, ever expecting. And he determines Many Spanish-speaking workmen in HE> Sick brethren, James 5:14-16. References for Short Talks: terly Meeting at Quilcene August 21-23, the value of his own hax-vest by the seed the Southwest have been very unjustly with all of the other regular meetings Rulers, I. Timothy 2:2-3. sown aixd the care of his crop. treated by the railroad companies and All men, I. Timothy 2:1. Johsua 1:7-9; Ephesians 6:10-18; sandwiched in somehow. Jesus uses the parables of "The Tal II. Corinthians 12:9; II. Timothy 2:1. other industries. Many have been put Our delegates to Twin Rocks, Paul Questions: ents" and "The Pounds" to teach lessons in jail in Los Angeles, not understand and Irma Lewis, Louise Dagner, Eunice on spii'itual investments, returns and, Questions: Does prayer change things? ing why they were put thex'e, and not Simpson, Henrietta Betzler and Howard How does prayer increase ones useful failures. strength is promised to knowing wliat not to do to keep out of Hax-mon, ax-e brimming over with won n e s s ? , . , The "harvest time" will be a time of C h r i s t i a n s ? it One man went into the Post Offxce derful reports which we are eager to 215 SECOND STREET Are sinners converted in answer to lamenting for some. Jeremiah 8:20. Upon what conditions is strength to send some of his eaxmings to his fam heax-. C o r n e r S a l m o n Read the story of a successful har pi-omised? ® ily in Mexico. Not knowing how to prayer ? Give some causes for weakness. This year's Camp Meeting proved to PORTLAND, OREGON H o w d o e s S a t a n h i n d e r i n o u r p r a y e r vester in Judges six, vex-ses eleven and Is there any good excuse for anvoiie make out the money order, he asked an be the most effectual and far i-eaching life' twelve. Note how the LORD chose one American near by to do_ him the favor, in spiritual blessing in the histoxy of We give the best prices and service on Why do we not all pray through for a who had been successful in harvesting being a weak Christian ? he did so, making it out in his ovm narne the Association. The large tabernacle revival in our churches and communi a ci'op under unfavorable conditions to C LY D E T H O M A S . and addressing the envelope to himself. "tent was filled at every sex-vice. Seek Doors, Windows, Mill Work, Builders' Hardware, Paint, Roofing, etc. .We be ties ? lead the age-famous "thx-ee hundred" to The poor family in Mexico never re- ers filled the altar with but little urg CAREY JESSUP. immox'tal victory. God always calls the ceivec the hard-earned savings. That lieve in Quaker honesty and fair dealing. September 27, 1925, ing Rev. John Thomas, of Wilmore, b u s y p e r s o n . Mexican became embittered against Kentucky, and Rev. Fx-ank E. Arthur, Topic: Christian Friendliness to South North Americans. , Dean of Chicago Evangelistic Institute, September 13, 1925. Topics for Discussion. America. SALEM. 1. Apply in relation to spiritual b. Bv qualifying to help. Perhaps wei-e the tabernacle preachers. The Tonic:. The Harvest of Our Lives: I. Why? God will say "(3o." Children and Young People's workers What Shall it Be? things the destructive charactei-istics of a. Because of God's attitude. A few essential qualifications were Mrs. John Thomas and J. T. X R a y L o b o r a t o r y Telephones The thought of "harvest" suggests: "the palmex-wox-m; "the locust"; "the the Student Volunteer- Board. of Mis Ashton. Rev and Mrs. A. B. Richards, cankex-wox-m"; "the caterixillex-." "He is not willing that any should Office 341 seed sown; time of maturing; and the perish." II. Peter 3:9; Mark sionary Preparation: Deep spirituality, returned missionaries from China, had final result. , 2. Extent of the field to be sown. Residence 1697 J 3. The fullness of the harvest. 16:15; John 3:16. strong faith, diligent and continuous charge of Missionary Day. Last, but The result of the "harvest" will de far from least, the singing of the Tux-- 4 . R e w a x ' d s f o r f a i t h f u l n e s s . b. Because South America is my study of God's Word, the habit of con pend on the sowing and maturing. And stant prayer, sympathy and wai-m heai-t- ner Brothers was unsui-passed in spir 5. The sower and the seed. neighbor. Luke 10:29. "Love the.se will depend on the kind of seed edness, gentleness and coux-tesy, intel itual inspiration. .sown and the care of the growing crop. Questions: 1. What am I sowing for? thy^7neighbor as thyself." Luke lectual, refined, diplomatic, energetic, We suggest Psalm 126:5-6 as the Key c. Because of the condition of my able to get a language well, willing to SPRINGBROOK. Text. 2. How may I tend the crop ? sei-ve anywhere or in any capacity, D R . C A R L E M I L L E R Sowing the Seed. The kind of seed 3. Can I afford to be inactive? neighbor. Darkness. Isaiah ready and able for leadership, profmient sown "precious." Life's^crop is sown 4. How long will the successful hai-- Matthew in music, thorough mastery of the Bible, Our Sunday School held a joint pic Dentist ami haiwested but once, how necessary vester enjoy results? evangelistic, thorough knowledge ot nic with the Chehalem Center Sunday EDGAR P. SIMS. School on the Yamhill River near Dun that it be indeed "precious seed," that She is under the curse of Romanism, church history and Chx-istian dextrine, Honrs by Appointment which .shall mature and jdeld eternal which does not offer any assurance for trained in general culture, in Roman dee, the thirtieth of July. A big din values. He who sows "goeth forth." salvation and peace with God for this Catholic literature, and a general knoxyl- ner, a baseball game, swimming, row The Oriental farmer lives in the city or September 20, 1925. hte, but substitutes a religion of wox-ks edge of all Latin-American countries ing, wading were some of the important 511-512 U. S. Bank Building .small town and when he sowed his seed Topic: Getting Strength from God. for salvation by faith. This does not a n d t h e i r r i s e . features of the day's entertainment. Isaiah 40:28-31; Ephesians 6: About one hundred people were pres he literally "goeth forth" outside the satisfy the spiritual nature. Romanism Questions: ... . S A L E M - O R E G O N place into the open field. It is out- 10. 1. How can one increase his intei-est ent. A contest for attendance between thi-u.sts itself and the hierarchy and the the two schools was won by the Cheha 'Jd<' the kingdom of God where seed is bui- topic suggests the first truth that Virgin Mai-y and saints between the sin and the interest of others in Latin- sown that unregcnerate hearts may God is the source of all our stx'ength. ner and the Saviour. It falsely gives Amex-ica ? lem Centex- people. I P a c i fi c I I T T T7 tr newberg, I g V ^ J L ^ J - ^ l l / V j I l / O R E G O N I ThB College of Otegon Yearly ll/leeting.

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