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Missions in a Chang- ing World H. G. Brubaker SELF OR CHRIST? Menno O. Brubaker By me, one day I found, there stood Two rivals for a throne; The one was self, the other Christ; One I must choose, and one disown.
Within the confines of my heart. There was a royal throne; Outside, there stood a rugged cross Biblical Biology For the one I would disown. Enos H. Hess If self I choose, give it the throne— Oh horrid, tragic thought— Then Christ, my Substitute, my Friend, I place upon the cross.
O Christ, ascend thy royal throne, O self, let go thy hold; Too long already, hast thou held Dominion o'er my soul.
O Prince of Peace, bid my heart rest, And calm my troubled soul; The Pastor and the Let peace now reign in every part, Congregation Blest King, take full control.
Jesse Lady At Thy rich table may I feed, * Enrich my hungry soul: * Low at thy feet, Lord, let me learn, And sweet communion hold.
Show forth Thy glory in my life, Thy majesty display; Shine forth in me, and help me be True, till the crowning day.
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Weak Spots in Our Revival never been privileged to have much of an education, he became a student of human It has been gratifying to note that the nature and of the Word of God. His life majority of our evangelists have remained became saturated with God's Truth. Speak- true to fundamental principles and have, in ing with respect to the winning of souls, most instances, stood for the doctrine of Moody could say with the Apostle Paul: entire consecration and sanctification. we criticize the evangelist or anyone else "This one thing I do." There is no arguing the point that, wher- let us be sure that the weak spots in the James Gilchrist Lawson, in his book ever this is done, the blessing of God has walls nearest to us have been strengthened "Deeper Experiences of Famous Chris- been upon the meeting. Even though there by fervent, effectual prayer. tians", gives us an interesting comment on have not always been the outward results Mr. Moody's personal experience of a one would like to have seen, the actual re- "In Flood Oft" deeper work of grace in his heart which, no sults and good of these meetings can never doubt, was the secret of his marvelous suc- be measured or tabulated. In them the truly As this paper goes to press the Ohio cess as an evangelist. God truly set his hungry find rest; those who are thirsty are and Mississippi valleys are experiencing heart on fire. satisfied; backsliders are often reclaimed, perhaps the worst flood that has been For the benefit of our readers, we quote and sinners converted; it is not even un- known since the history of our country. It from the above: usual to- have definite cases of healing. seems, too, that these floods are recurring Nevertheless, it is true that during the Re- "Moody continued to hunger for a deep- with an ever-increasing rapidity, and it is ening of his own spiritual life and experi- vival Meeting there are weak spots, and almost impossible for us who do not live in ence. He had been greatly used of God, but were the leaders able to analyze the situ- these distressed areas to comprehend or felt that there were much greater things in ation, the day might often be saved without understand the terribleness of this disaster. store for him. The year 1871 was a criti- the criticism (criticism as to why a meeting cal one with him. He realized more and At this writing it is claimed that there are more how little he was fitted by personal was not wholly successful) that is some- more than 400,000 homeless. Thousands of acquirements for his work, and how much times given either by the evangelist or the these people are just like you and me who he needed to be qualified for service by the leaders, and even by the laity themselves. are reading these pages who had to stand Holy Spirit's power. This realization was by and see every earthly possession swept deepened by conversations he had with two Generally speaking, we are sure that one ladies who sat on the front pew in his away by the angry waters, and in many of the weakest spots in our revivals is church. He could see by the expression of instances not a single thing will ever be SOUL TRAVAIL. The preaching may be their faces that they were praying. At the recovered. Truly, we should be moved to close of the service they would say to him, strong, and the preacher may be definitely sympathy, not only in saying we are sorry, 'We have been praying for you.' 'Why don't unctionized; the song service may be great you pray for the people?' Mr. Moody would but in doing all we can as a people to help and inspiring. But is it not a fact that in ask. 'Because you need the power of the relieve the flood situation. most instances the prayer service is but Spirit,' was the reply. 'I need the power! There are agencies co-operating, at least Why,' said he, in relating the incident after- sligthly attended? Then, when you get it wards, 'I thought I had power. I had the sifted down and find those who actually in the central states and perhaps in largest congregation in Chicago, and there carry on their hearts a burden of prayer for many others, to provide clothing and food were many conversions. I was in a sense the salvation of the lost, you have a mighty and money for these unfortunate fellow- satisfied. But right along those two godly citizens. Should there be no organization women kept praying for me, and their earn- small circle. Let us not forget that sinners est talk about anointing for special service are saved from sin and really born again in your community and you desire to do set me thinking. I asked them to come and only when we have a salvation atmosphere something toward the flood relief, we will talk with me, and they poured out their in a meeting. Without this atmosphere it be glad to answer your inquiry and direct hearts in prayer that I might receive the fill- you to the proper channels for giving food, ing of the Holy Spirit. There came a great will be hard for the preacher to preach; it hunger into my soul. I did not know what will be hard for souls to find God; and this clothing and money. it was. I began to cry out as I never did atmopshere can only be created by definite, before. I really felt that I did not want to earnest and unceasing prayer to God. It D. L. Moody Centenary live if I could not have this power for serv- will be hard for souls to find God unless ice.' Celebration "While Mr. Moody was in this mental and the Holy Spirit really puts conviction upon spiritual condition, says his son, Chicago the people, and this comes in answer to be- It has become quite customary in the was laid in ashes. The great fire swept out lieving prayer. Often our prayer services of existence both Farwell Hall and llinois past few years for Christian associations are spoiled because the leaders will con- Street Church. On Sunday night after the of one kind and another to sponsor the sume most of the time in talking, without meeting, as Mr. Moody went homeward, he celebration of certain anniversaries; such saw the glare of flames, and knew it meant giving the people a chance to pray, or giv- as: the four-hundredth year of our printed ruin to Chicago. About one o'clock Farwell ing the Holy Spirit an opportunity to con- Hall was burned; and soon his church went English Bible, Spurgeon Anniversary, and duct a prayer meeting such as this. down. Everything was shattered. now that of D. L. Moody, who was born "Mr. Moody went East to New York City It is not always necessary that we be on February 5th, 1837, in a farm house to collect funds for the sufferers from the with the prayer group, though it is desir- near Northfield, Mass. Somehow we are Chicago fire, but his heart and soul were able to be present whenever these are held. inclined to think that the Christians have crying out for the power from on high. 'My heart was not in the work of begging,' says There are mothers whose duties at home quite as good a right to these celebrations, he. 'I could not appeal. I was crying all keep them away from such a meeting and if properly conducted, as the world has to the time that God would fill me with His there are fathers who work in the shops, celebrate certain events. Christianity, Spirit. Well, one day, in the city of New fields and offices who are not not privileged without doubt, is the biggest thing in the York—oh, what a day!—I cannot describe it; I seldom refer to it; it is almost too to attend. But let us not forget that, world, and America surely owes a great sacred an experience to name. Paul had an during Revival Meetings, is the Harvest- debt to D. L. Moody who has always been experience of which he never spoke for time. The Lord expects each one of us known as a great winner of souls. Un- fourteen years. I can only say that God re- at least to be gleaners if we are not able to doubtedly, Mr. Moody was one of those vealed Himself to me, and I had such an experience of His love that I had to ask be sheaf-bearers. Let us then examine our- weak instruments that God chose to con- Him to stay His hand. I went to preaching selves when considering what may be the found the mighty. He was blest with a again. The sermons were not different; I weak spot in our local revival, and before keen observation, and even though he had (Concluded on page 34)
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rived when the average church needs to Missions in a Changing World undergo a complete revolution in approach, organization, and message bearing. In this Henry G. Brubaker I believe the missions hold the key to the T\yff ISSIONS have always had the edge and women to Christ and His kingdom. situation. Missions have long since known *•»-'» on things pertaining to the winning Missions will be successful during the next that people will not come to them, so they of the world to Christ. They have always fifty years just as they have been during the have gone out to where the people are. been enterprising, evangelistic, and flexible. past fifty years, if they continue to minister This turning of the tables and going They have kept in tune with the times. to the throngs in light of the situations and where the people are, was definitely advo- They are open to change. To them, there conditions as they find them at the time cated by Jesus when the people would not is no one set and patented way of winning the service is rendered. come. He requested the 'workers to go out souls. They are not afraid to apply the If you want a picture of what happens where the people were. Said He: "Go out Gospel of Christ to the present day. By when the same methods persist throughout quickly into the streets and lanes of the city constant practice they know that they may the years, look at the average church. The .... Go out into the highways and hedges, interpret an unchanging Gospel in terms average church is not flexible. The average and compel them to come in that my house of the age in which they find themselves. church uses the same methods now as she may be filled." Luke 14:21, 23. This, I believe, has been the secret of their did seventy-five or a hundred years ago. In Time was when everybody went to pronounced success. In this way they can those early days everybody went to church. church because there was no other place to get next to men and women. They reach That was the only place they had to go. go. To-day that is not true, except in some people where they live to-day, not where If they wanted an evening out they went to of the most isolated rural communities, they lived fifty or a hundred years ago. church. If they wanted to see their friends, where they have no where else to go. I Lest anyone misunderstand my statement relatives, and neighbors they went to have visited such places in the mountains as to speaking of an unchanging Gospel in church. If they wanted to satisfy their so- of Kentucky, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. terms of the present, let me illustrate from cial instinct, they went to church. If they But nowhere in the urban or semi-urban the realm of the physical world. Here we wanted a bit of recreation, they went to communities is this the case. This mission have the physical laws and physical phe- church. If they wanted intellectual up-lift, approach to the spread of Christianity nomenon. Prior to the time of Galileo the they came to church. The church had no needs to be inaugurated. Gospel mission people held that heavy objects fell faster competition, and everybody — both saint teams need to be organized in every church than light objects. Even after Galileo and sinner—went to church. But now times to go out where the people are, and give proved the contrary to be the fact as he have changed, and the church has much the Gospel to the masses. This is the dropped the light and heavy objects from competition. There are the movies, the method of missions. the leaning tower of Pisa, the people per- beach attractions, the mountain resorts, the I would urge that missions continue to sisted with their former conclusions. The clubs, the automobiles to take them, and the set the pace for Christendom in taking the physical law has ever been the same, but radios to keep them at home. The people Gospel to a world which is lost, and to the interpretation has changed. have these things to attend, and they no continue the aggressive vision of present- Since the time of Sir Isaac Newton and longer come to church. This is especially ing the salvation story to the general pub- his apple-tree experience, we have ex- true of the non-church member. lic. plained the law of gravity as a pulling force Yet in spite of all this change, the aver- Christianity needs to do more wayside —drawing objects toward the center of the age church uses the same method to-day evangelism, field and street preaching, earth. But lately Einstein declared that which she used when everybody went to everyday and continuous evangelism, and instead of being a pull, it is a push by the church. In the average church the min- she needs to hold religious mass meetings. sea of atmosphere above, and objects are ister enters the pulpit twice on a Sunday, Like Jesus, we need to use the one by one pushed down. Whether the law of grav- and expects the people to come to church method more and more as the years ad- ity is explained or interpreted one way or as they did when they had no where else vance. He believed and practised every- another way, objects heavier than air still to go. Even though they do not come, the where evangelism. fall downward and not upward. The fun- minister very helplessly returns to the pul- When Jesus paused to rest on the well- damental law is not changed by a mere pit Sunday after Sunday to deliver a dry, curb, He communicated the salvation mes- change in explanation. non-challenging message, without giving sage to the Samaritan woman, who in turn The simple fact that at one time people the people anything to do, except to go spread the news in the city of Samaria. thought the earth to be flat and square like home after the service to eat a dinner, or While hiking along the highway, Jesus a box. and later round like a ball, and now to retire for the night. called up the tree to Zaccheus, and invited round and flat like an old time mill stone, Think of a manufacturer who would lec- Himself to the home of this publican to im- does not change the shape of the earth. ture to his four or five hundred workmen part the Gospel message. At the tax-office It is in this sense that I say the Gospel on the value and merits of labor, and refer He said to the tax-collector: "Follow me," still saves souls in the same unchangeable them to the future rewards of toil, and then and Matthew followed. Down at the beach way, in spite of the fact that the presenta- call them together when the next speech He got next to the fishermen, and won tion of the Gospel to-day is in light of he was ready, this time speaking upon the them to Christianity. life lived by present-day men and women. esthetic influence of the higher arts, or the Missions have been following this The change in verbal statement does not esoteric philosophy of Browning. method. If missions are to continue to be a change the Gospel, but the power of the You would think such a fellow stupid. success they must continue to use the one Gospel still makes new creatures out of At once you would forecast failure for a by one method, and above all they must be sinful, and sin ridden men and women. corporation under such management. You flexible as Jesus was in order to win men Missions recognize that humanity is found know that very little work would be done and women for Christ in this changing in a twentieth century environment—in the under such supervision and direction. May world. midst of twentieth century machines, in- we not say the same for the average dustry, and amusement. Missions adjust church? The average church is doomed to When we lie under God's anger, we themselves to this new state of affairs. failure and ultimate annihilation through must keep under our own. They devise new methods of winning men such inefficient methods. The time has ar- —Matthew Henry.
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The foregoing article was prepared by Biblical Biology Prof. Enos H. Hess, teacher of Chemistry and Biology at Messiah Bible College, and Enos H. Hess presented to the Biology class as an intro- duction to the Course. The paper was // lTN the beginning God created the heav- similating the lower form into its higher handed to Dr. Howard A. Kelly, noted sur- •"• en and the earth" (Gen 1:1). God is form. In like manner, animals consume geon from Johns Hopkins Hospital, Balti- " omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent (Job plans and minerals, and, through the pro- more, Maryland, and world renowned 38:4, 31-41; Psa. 33:6-9; Isa. 41:4, 57:15; cess of life, transform the lower into their scientist, who recently lectured at the Col- Col. 1:16; Rev. 1:8,4:11). higher order of existence. lege on "Science and Religion," for his In the Spirit realm, the Son of God is as God's primary attributes are Love, Light, criticism and correction. He volunteered vital in transforming the lower into the and Life (John 3:16; I Tim. 6:16; John 1:4; the appended statement of approval. Gen. 1:3, 4; 1:11; Acts 17:24-29). Love higher phases of life as the sun is in the (Signed) C. N. Hostetter, Jr. tends to beget life (John 10:10). transformation of the material realm. The Lord Jesus Christ was coexistent The Immaculate Conception came as a DR. KELLY'S STATEMENT with the Father in the beginning, and was result of the fiat of God, coupled with the "I have read over with great interest the executor of creation (John 1:13; Col. faith of Mary: It was a miraculous, ab- your 'Biblical Biology,' and heartily agree 1:16, 17). normal, unnatural process; but no more so with all your statements. I believe that Creation was by fiat of God (Psa. 33:9, than were the first phases of living things man, as we know him, is a separate cre- 148:5), and not by spontaneous generation. coming into existence by the fiat of God. W e take the position with the vitalistic Spiritual regeneration of an individual is ation, as so plainly shown in the Bible, this school of biologists, but concede that me- correlated to the Immaculate Conception, in spite of difficulties raised by the numer- chanistic principles obtained in improve- in that the Divine is reunited with the hu- ous forms found in various parts of the ments and developments of life forms orig- man, and a new order of creation obtains world and held by some of our anthropo- inally created by God. (Eph. 2:10, 4:24; Col. 3:10; John 1:12, 13). logical friends to be ancestral. As you clearly state, I have long taught that the Things that are, and beings that exist, Faith was the active agent on the part of virgin birth itself was a miraculous act, as came to be as the result of a purpose, a Mary, and, in like manner is it the active was the first introduction of life and ap- mind, a divine intelligence—God, who con- agent in the regeneration of the individual pearance of man on this mundane scene." tinues to govern and control the universe; (Eph. 2:1-9). who notes even the sparrow that falls, and W e need to exercise faith in the positive the lily that grows; and has on this mun- statements of the Word (Heb. 11:3), re- Face Your Troubles dane sphere man as his active agent in lative to creation and its eternal purposes, furthering and carrying out his eternal pur- and that man was the acme, the zenith, of "I had ploughed round a rock in one poses. all of God's creative and formative acts of my fields for five years," said a farmer, The Bible locates the infidel (Psa. 14:1; (Psa. 8:1-9; John 17:4, 5; Heb. 2:6-10; Rev. "and I had broken a mowing machine knife Prov. 1:7, 27:22); warns against the He- 4:11). against it, besides losing the use of the donistic ethical teaching of seeking pleas- God in His infinite wisdom and power ground in which it lay, all because I sup- ure as a highest good in life (Eccl. 11:9, 10; originated, or created, the living forms, and posed it was such a large rock that it Luke 6:25); does not give credence to the vested in all living things the power of re- would take too much time and labor to re- motivating forces of life, as held by the be- production after their several kinds (Gen. move it. But to-day when I began to havoristic psychology (Rom. 1:16, 22); and 1:24, 25), but withal, did not rigidly fix the plough for corn, I though that by .and by I gives the reason why the unregenerate does the forms of life that there could be no might break my cultivator against that not understand, or comprehend things of adaptation to environmental influence of rock; so I took a crowbar, intending to spiritual import (I Cor. 2:9-16). climate, food and care, thus allowing man poke around it and find out its size once for all; and it was one of the surprises of Things are first created, then made. The to exercise his skill and intelligence in the my life to find that it was little more than architect creates, or designs the building; development and improvement of plants two feet long. It was standing on its the mechanic makes it from material that and animals. edge and so light that I could lift it into had a previous existence. W e know some things and persons by the wagon without help." God created and designed the heaven and what they do, more than by name. Thus earth, and later made the living things that life, electricity, mind, magnetism, etc., are "The first time you really faced your exist, and submitted the power of recre- realities, but man has not fathomed the trouble you conquered it," I replied aloud, ation, or reproduction with every living depth, breadth and height of all of God's but continued to enlarge upon the subject thing after its particular kind (Gen. 1:1; creation. By reading reverently the thirty- all to myself, for I do believe that before Isa. 42:5, 40:26, 43:7, 45:8; Gen. 1:27, 2:3, eighth to forty-first chapters of Job, we get we pray, or better, while we pray, we 4, 5:12, 6:7; Psa. 104:30; Mai. 2:10; Col. some idea of the wisdom and power of should look our trouble squarely in the 1:16, 17; Rev. 4:11, 10:6). God, and Psalms 104 is full of the phe- face. nomenon of Nature, or Biology. The three kingdoms, Mineral, Plant, and Imagine the farmer ploughing round that Animal, are closely related. The transfor- The Bible deals with the life world in rock for five years, praying all that while, mation from one to the other, from the low- basic principles, as to origin in, by, and O Lord, remove that rock, when he didn't er to the higher, is through the influence of through God; but leaves the student to know whether it was a big rock or a little the sun, which has been, since its creation fathom the developments of creation, and flat stone! We shiver and shake and (Gen. 1:3), sending forth its light, heat, and offers objectives in knowledge and accomp- shrink, and sometimes do not dare to pray actinic rays, and functioning as the prime lishments to give zest to his existence. about a trouble because it makes it seem so agent in living processes, as designed by The Bible frequently draws a parallel real, not even knowing what we wish the the Most High God. from the natural to the spiritual; and thus Lord to do about it, when, if we would face the trouble and call it by its name, Minerals cannot transform themselves in- couples Christ with the material, spiritual, one-half of its terror would be gone. to plants, but plants transform the minerals and eternal verities of God's infinite pur- into their tissues, thus absorbing and as- poses (Eph. 3:9-11). —Christian Budget. 58 {6} EVANGELICAL VISITOR February 1, 1937
the absence of our pastor, a very helpful mes- demption." Also II Peter 2:9: "Shew forth the sage was given by Bro. J. A. Climenhaga from praises of Him in singing psalms and hymns Our Mail Bag Beulah College. and spiritual songs, that our worship might be In looking forward to our revival meetings accepted unto God." which begin February the 14th, prior to the I love our Church because it is there I found City Missions Bible Conference beginning the same week, we my Saviour among my brethren. I have not Altoona Mission, 613 Fourth Ave., Altoona, Penn., in charge solicit your earnest prayers. We cordially in- always been true. I trust that you will for- vite you to come and fellowship with us.—Cor. give. When I think of allegiance to God and of H. G. Miller and wife; Emma Crider. fidelity to man it means much. I expect by Buffalo Mission, 25 Hawley St., Buffalo, N. Y., in charge God's grace to be true and faithful. I'm glad of E. C. Bossert and wife. M. B. C. MISSIONARY CIRCLE REPORT that the Lord has shown me the old devil is a Chicago Mission, 6039 Halsted St., Chicago, 111., in charge of conquered foe, and that, having God with us, Sarah H. Bert, Supt.; C. J. Carlson, Pastor; Avas Carlson; Last spring the Foreign Mission Board re- we are more than conquerors thru Him that Harriet Gough; Alice K. Albright; Esther Bert. quested the Missionary Circle of Messiah Col- loved us and gave Himself for us. I praise Dayton Mission, 601 Taylor St., Dayton, Ohio, in charge of lege, and other similar organizations function- Him for that light which pierced through the W. H. and Susie Boyer, fiva Dick, Angeline Cox. ing in U. S. A., to present to the young people darkness of night, that Day-star from on high Philadelphia Mission, 3423 N. 2nd St, Philadelphia, Penn., in of the church an opportunity to assist in fi- —our Saviour and Redeemer, Creator and com- charge of Charles Nye and wife, Barbara Hitz, Mary Sentz. nancing Leora Yoder's training at the Mothers' ing King. Surely every family of the earth is San Francisco Mission. Life Line Gospel Mission, 832 Kearney Hospital in England. It was requested that wonderfully blest through Him. "His name St., Walter L. Reighard, Pastor, Sadie Beighard, Anna this matter be presented to the young people shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mary Royer. Res. 473 Guerrero St., Phone, UNderhill 4820. throughout the Church requesting a contribu- mighty God, the Prince of peace." Thank the Welland Mission, 38 Elizabeth St., Welland, Ont., in charge tion of not more than seventy-five (75) cents Lord for such a Redeemer. of Jonathan Lyons and wife, Elizabeth Brubaker, Rosa Eyster. each from one individual in order that the of- ferings to the General Fund should not be re- Let us be ready to meet Him in the clouds. Rural Missions duced through this solicitation. The desire of my heart is to be used of Him in Houghton Mission, Rt. 1, Tillsonburg, Ont., Can., in charge of The young people of the Church responded whatever way He chooses. Edward Gilmore and wife, Melius Sider. most generously to the appeal that was made. Yours in the Master's Service. Kentucky, Garlin, in charge of Albert Engle and wife, Kathryn We acknowledge receipt of the following con- Ella Cober. J. Wengert, Ruth Dourte. tributions: Kentucky, Home Evangel, in charge of J. Paul George and wife. NEW GUILFORD REVIVAL Mount Carmel Mission, Gladwin, Mich., in charge of Henry Gratersford Young People, Pa $21.00 Heisey and wife. Juniata District, Pa 10.00 Another revival at the New Guilford Church Paddockwood Mission, Meath Park Station, Saskatchewan, in Young People's Bible Study, Richland has become history. The revival opened Sun- charge of Albert Cober and wife, and Helen Bowers. and Ashland Dist., Ohio 16.25 day, January 3rd, continuing two weeks. Bisn. Phila. Young People, Pa 6.00 E. J. Swalm brought the messages in truth and Mission Pastorates Young People's Society of Souderton, Pa. 13.51 power. He did not shun to declare the whole Clear Creek, Penn., in charge of Harry Fink. Mt. Rock S. S., Shippensburg, Pa 30.84 truth. That the messages were greatly appre- Granville, Penn., in charge of Allen G. Brubaker, assisted Messiah Home Young People, Harrisburg, ciated was shown by the attendance which by Frances Myers. Pa 26.25 crowded tne building nightly. Orlando, Florida, in charge of Floyd M. Wingert. Young People of Southern Ohio 81.00 Precious souls who knelt at an altar of pray- Rays Cove, Penn., to be supplied. Chambersburg S. S., Pa 32.00 er have received special help. One little boy Saxton and Sherman Valley, Penn., in charge of Roscoe Eber- Palmyra Church & Sunday School, Pa 42.78 was saved. A spirit of conviction rested upon sole and wife, assisted by Iola Dixon, Bertha Wingert. Valley Chapel Congregation, Ohio 12.83 the services. We are asking God to continue Sylvatus, Va., in charge of D. E. Jennings. Fairland Young People, Pa 50.00 calling. Young People's Society, Gladwin, Mich. .. 5.00 May God continue to bless the messenger as Orphanages Oak Grove Cong., Mich 2.35 he labors in the Master's vineyard. —Cor. Messiah Orphanage, Florin, Penn., Bro. Paul B. Wolgemuth, Mt. Carmel Cong., Mich 4.20 Steward, and Sr. Rhoda Wolgemuth, Matron. Hummelstown Sunday School, Pa 22.50 LIFE LINE GOSPEL MISSION Mt. Carmel Home, Morrison, 111., in charge of Sr. Katie Bol- Airhill Sunday School, Pa 6.26 San Francisco, Calif. linger and workers. Bethel Sunday School, Merrill, Mich 13.00 Lancaster and Refton Sunday School, Pa. 25.20 Oct. 1. Bro. and Sr. Sumner Musser called Old Peoples' Home Pequea Sunday School, Pa 15.25 on their way to Oregon, and took dinner with Messiah Home, in charge of Bro. and Sr. Jo- Manor Sunday School, Pa 27.75 us. seph Musser, 2001 Paxton St., Harrisburg, Pa. Rapho District, Pa. 55.50 Oct. 15. Ten day revival begins. Bro. Mowersville Congregation, Pa 9.36 Reighard, evangelist. An American, Indian and This department is intended for general church news. Concise Green Springs Congregation, Pa 8.54 Filipino knelt side by side at the altar. reports of missions, revival campaigns, Bible Conferences, and Children's Bible Class, Roxbury, Pa 1.34 Oct. 24. Bish. and Sr. Wagaman, Bro. and definite testimonies. All reports and testimonies must neces- Grantham Missionary Circle, Pa 40.39 Sr. Paul Engle arrive. An impressive com- sarily be condensed. Copy should reach us two weeks preceding Grantham Young People's Society, Pa 13.05 munion service. Sixteen men and eight women the date of issue. Evangelistic slates will gladly be printed Clarence Centre Young People, N. Y 22.05 participate. The shouts of victory and songs when furnished us in proper form.—Editor. Rosebank Sunday School, Hope, Kans 11.00 of praise were sweet music to our ears. Abilene Congregation, Kans 10.00 Oct. 25. The little mission hall almost full. Bethel Congregation, Kans 7.83 What sweet fellowship prevailed! Bish. Waga- Belle Springs Congregation, Kans 2.25 man preached for us both afternoon and eve- NEWS NOTES PROM GRANTHAM DISTRICT Bethany Congregation, Thomas, Okla 31.80 ning. Our visitors leave for Waukena and Donegal District, Pa. 69.12 Upland. Nov. 8, '36—Hozella and Virgie Hoover of Sr. Mabel Page, Black Creek, Can 1.00 Nov. 7-10. Bro. and Sr. J. M. Zook of Tabor, Kansas, Daniel Thuma of Southern Ohio, and Boyle Sunday School, Can 13.00 Iowa, with us. Bro. Zook gave us "strong Richard Minter of Grantham, were taken into Maple Grove S. S., Howick, Ont 6.40 meat" (Heb. 5:14) to eat. Church fellowship. Following t he morning Fair View S. S., Markham, Ont 11.00 Nov. 9. The Mission Family were among the service our pastor, C. N. Hostetter, Jr., ad- Young People, Markham, Ont 9.00 vast number of people at the Civic Auditorium ministered the right of Baptism in the presence Rosebank S. S., Waterloo, Ont 5.00 to hear Dr. E. Stanley Jones. of a large number who gathered on the banks Houghton Mission, Can 16.90 Nov. 12. Opening of the San Francisco-Oak- of the Minnemingo Stream. Wainfleet S. S., Ont 38.80 land Bay Bridge. Bro. Zook's car was the Dec. 13, '36—The Sunday School reorganized Young Men's Bible Class, Black Creek, eighth to cross the bridge. Thousands of people and chose the following officers:—Supt. A. H. Can 12.00 thronged the streets. Brechbill; Ass't Supt.—J. S. Kratz; Secretary Cheapside Sunday School, Can 10.62 Nov. 17. • A four-year-old boy prayed for and —Anna Brechbill; Treasurer—Samuel Keefer, Sr. Reavely, Wainfleet, Ont 10.00 healed. God is able. Sr. Nottawa District, Can 9.65 Nov, 20-22. Bros. Swartzendruber, Miller, The Christian Young Peoples' Society had Donation _ 40 and Lehman are week-end visitors. their annual election of officers which resulted Black Creek Sunday School, Can 59.92 Nov. 22. Sr. Royer leaves for Bible confer- as follows: President—John Zercher; Vice ence at Upland. President—John Garman; Secretary — Ruth TOTAL $949.89 Nov. 26. The Mission group spend Thanks- Joan Brechbill; Treasurer—Robert Brechbill; The Missionary Circle of Messiah Bible Col- giving day at the Mission home. Chorister—Harold Zercher, lege wishes to express to the young people Dec. 1. Sr. Royer returns. Her parents, The young people are beginning a house to throughout the church their sincere appreci- brother and wife and Miss Kesler arrive to house visitation of the community. In times ation of the interest which was thus taken in visit this week. past, this service consisting of personal testi- opening the way for one of the young people Dec. 15-18. Bro. and Sr. Roy Franklin, Bro. mony, prayer, and group singing has proved of the church to prepare for service abroad. and Sr. Jesse Hoover visit us. very beneficial especially to the sick. Five hundred and ninety dollars ($590.00) of Dec. 18-19. Sr. Reighard and Winifred attend Dec. 20, '36—The Messiah Bible College this amount has been used for the purpose in- love feast and S. S. convention at Waukena. Chapel was filled to capacity as the Christmas tended and the balance is held intact awaiting Dec. 19-20. Prof. J. A. Climenhaga stopped program was rendered. Besides the large num- disposal according to the directions of the over on the way East to meet the Revision ber of children who participated, the two Col- Foreign Mission Board. committee. He gave us three interesting mes- lege Quartettes also added inspiration to the Yours seeking the Lost, sages. commemoration of Christ's birth. THE MISSIONARY CIRCLE, Dec. 20. Sr. Reighard and Winifred return Dec. 29, '36—It was again our privilege to Messiah Bible College, Grantham, Pa. with Bro. Monroe Book and family, and Sr. entertain on the College Campus the august Elizabeth Winger. committee of the Constitution and By-Laws of GOBMMY, ONT. Dec. 22. Bro. and Sr. J. B. Winger from our Church. During their stay from the Oakley spend the day with us. A call comes 29th of December to the 4th of January, their Greetings in Jesus' Name: to go and pray with Mr. Game who is very strenuous efforts were interrupted several With Isa. 45:17, "But Israel shall be saved ill. We leave with a testimony from his lips, times by music from the College Quartettes in the Lord with an everlasting salvation: ye "the Lord has saved me." and refreshments from the students. We shall not be ashamed nor confounded world Dec. 24. The Books and Sr. Winger leave greatly appreciated their presence in the Com- without end." for Upland. munity Prayer Meeting on New Year's Eve. This being New Year's day I felt to give my Dec. 25. A group from the Mission ate Bishop B. J. Swalm gave the evening message, testimony for Christ because He loved me so, Christmas dinner with us. and the other members Of the Board gave and gave Himself a ransom. God is so good to Dec. 27. Revival begins with Bish. Waga- their personal testimonies. us. I praise Him for His Word. Our Saviour man as evangelist. Jan. 3, '37—In the morning service we were is coming again . I want to praise Him Dec. 29. A car load from Upland surprise us. privileged by having Bishop R. I. Witter give throughout eternity. "Laud Him all ye Gen- Rev. A. C. Burkholder, Bro. Joe Fike, Prof the message from I Pet. 2:9, 10. Sunday eve- tiles, and grieve not the holy Spirit of God, Niesley and mother and Sr. Leah Dohner. ning was our regular Consecraton Service. In whereby ye are sealed unto the day of re- Dec. 31. Watch night service at the Mission.
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Two knelt for prayer. Going down Market Donations—Upland sewing circle, tea towels; God's children that this young man may con- Street at one o'clock gave you an idea of what Franklin, Jesse Hoover, Sr. Alvin Gish, Upland tinue on the way of the Lord until he becomes the world calls, "celebrating the New Year." Sr. Elizabeth Wingert, Roscoe Royer, Roy all that God would have him to be in His serv- At least three-fourths of the great concourse Congregation, jams and fruit, bedding and ice. of people were intoxicated. linens; Bro. Eli Linkey, Leah Dohner. Jan. 23. Bro. Stump moved his evangelistic Jan. 7. Reported to be the coldest day in ministry to the Pleasant Hill Church where his San Francisco for years. messages continued, not only to call backslid- Jan. 9. Mr. Frank Game, the man whom we SPRING HOPE, FA. ers and sinners to repentance, but to stir be- had prayed for, passed away at the Laguna A series of meetings began in this district lievers to present themselves unreservedly to Hunda home. Dec. 6, 1936, with Eld. Henry N. Hostetter as Him who sanctifies and cleanses that they may Jan. 10. A young man followed the Lord in evangelist. The meetings continued for two be "filled with the Spirit." Brethren, do not the ordinance of baptism. Bish. Wagaman weeks with attendance and interest good. forget to pray for us. leaves for Waukena after the evening service. Bro. Hostetter came filled with the Spirit We appreciated his messages, the spirit of fel- and brought stirring Gospel messages which BEULAH CHAPEL, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO lowship and unity. Thank God for those who were appreciated by members of other church- knelt for prayer. es, as well as our own. As this congregation Young' People's Activities—A number of Financial Report for Oct., Nov. and Dec. is small, co-operation is greatly appreciated. programs are being rendered at various places. Our Brother presented the Gospel truths Early in November, the young people gave a OCTOBER with much earnestness and with a deep con- program of special music and readings at the Receipts cern for those who were not right with God, Montgomery County Workhouse at Dayton, O. Balance carried forward $55.97 which we are sure will not soon be forgotten. Bish. Wilbur Snider accompanied us and gave Hall offerings 89.61 Eternity alone can reveal the good accomplish- a short sermonette. On January 10, a group of Zion S. S., Abilene, Kans 26.63 ed. May the Lord of harvest richly bless Bro. thirty-five went to the State Prison Farm at Bro. Sumner Musser, Upland, Calif 5.00 Hostetter for his labors of love. —Cor. London, Ohio, where a similar program was Sr. Elizabeth Winger, Pasadena, Calif 5.00 rendered. Rev. O. B. Herr was our speaker. Our audience numbered approximately 700 men NEWS NOTES FROM MIAMI DISTRICT, O. who seemed to appreciate our service. We are Total receipts $182.21 glad for these opportunities of spreading the House Expenditures Dec. 31, 1936. We were inspired in our Gospel, and we trust that the seed sown may Table supplies $23.65 closing service of the year by the presence of spring up and bear fruit. Special for canned goods 5.63 a group of our own students from M. B. C., House rent 25.0U with two visitors, home for vacation who gave Home Coming—On Sunday afternoon, No- Phone 3.00 a Missionary Program at the Pleasant Hill vember 29, we had a "Home Coming" of all Furniture 18.03 Church. former Sunday School attendants. As this was Car fare 5.65 Jan. 1, 1937. It is unlikely that those who also the 25th anniversary of the building of Gas and electricity — 2.59 were present at the first Young People's Con- the Chapel, a history of the work was given Incidentals 9.44 ference held in Southern Ohio, held at the by Bish. O. B. Ulery who has been pastor here Highland Church on New Year's Day, will ever since the early beginnings of the Church in $ 92.99 forget the fellowship, inspiration, and mani- Springfield. Remarks were also given by one Donations for the month of October—Bro. festation of God's presence during the day and of the first S. S. teachers and by several of the Basich, Bro. Togninalli, Paul Engle, J. B. Win- evening. Eld. O. U. Herr gave two "Bible early scholars. These talks were interspersed gert, Sr. Hough, and Sr. N. T. Franklin. Hours" that were especially appreciated by with special songs. A number of those pres- Hall Expenditures ent responded with testimonies of appreciation those who heard him. Dr. P. G. Lenhert gave for what the Sunday School had meant to Rent , $20.00 an inspiz-ational and informational talk on them. The service was concluded with a ser- Printing, tracts, water, Hand Book of "Thoughts on Health and Happiness." Eld. mon by Bish. E. J. Swalm of Duntroon, Ont. Missions, poor, etc 6.37 Elam Dohner spoke on "Adorning The Doc- Bro. Wagaman, trip for communion 6.50 trine." Eld. James Stump gave a most chal- Revival—Our revival services started the lenging talk on "The Test of a Man." evening of November 29 with Bro. Swalm as $ 32.87 Other features on the program consisted of evangelist. Meetings continued every night Auto expenses $ 3.80 a musical drawing by Sr. Kathleen Aiken, until December 20, with a fairly good attend- vividly portraying the Cross and the empty ance. Bro. Swalm gave inspiring messages, Total Expenditures $129.66 tomb of our Lord; readings by Sisters Ruth fearlessly setting forth the Word of God. He Stump, Verna Mae Moist and Martha Hoover; upheld a high standard, and we were made to Balance on hand November 1st, 1936 $ 52.55 special songs by various groups of Young Peo- realize deeply the need of walking close to NOVEMBER ple. After lunch hour the group was divided God, lest after all we should fall short and Receipts with Dr. Lenhert speaking to the boys and Sr. lose our reward of eternal life. There were a Balance carred forward $ 52.55 Lenhert to the girls. There was also a chil- few who yielded to God's call and accepted Hall offerings 80.68 drens' meeting for those under thirteen and a His saving grace. Several of these were chil- Bro. Peter Togninalli 4.00 fellowship for those over thirty-five. dren. One soul was reclaimed and again found The entire service served to arouse the best joy and peace in the Lord. There were several $137.25 who sought the cleansing power of God and that was within us and to make us ashamed of were sanctified. We thank the Lord for these House Expenditures the worst, with special emphasis on the pro- souls who got definite help, but we feel that Table supplies $ 25.06 visions of Grace that can make the vilest there were others who rejected light and re- House rent 25.00 clean. The presence of the Lord in the clos- fused to go through with God. We had a won- Phone 3.00 ing session of the conference will remain fresh derful time one Sunday afternoon during the Gas and electric 2.75 in the memory of those who were permitted to testimony service. The Lord blessed so gra- House incidentals 5.54 enjoy the privilege of being there. ciously and a number of the saints shouted and We were especially glad to have two car- praised God. These meetings were a real $ 61.35 loads from Indiana and the same number from blessing to those who attended, and we pray Hall Expenditures Northern Ohio. Among them were Bish. Carl that the revival spirit will continue. Might Rent $ 20.00 Stump and Elder Clyde Shirk. we all stand true to God that when we have Electric for two months 4.88 Jan. 2, 1937. The Tri-County Young People's that grand "Home Coming Week" in glory, Water 3.03 Society of Southern Ohio met at the home of we'll all be there! We pray that God will rich- Tracts and other incidentals 6.52 Sr. Marjorie Cassel for an evening of fellow- ly bless our brother for his labors here and Car fare 3.75 ship and the election of officers for the coming that His divine presence might go with him as Poor 35 year. May the blessing of God rest upon them he continues to preach the Word. —R. D. U. and work through them until all come to the Total expenditures $ 99.88 fulness provided in Christ Jesus. Balance on hand December 1st, 1936 $ 37.35 Jan. 3, 1937. Revival services began at HTJMMELSTOWN, PA. Donations—Bro. Basich, Bro. Dozier, Bro. Highland Church in charge of Eld. James Swartzendruper, Paul Engle, Sr. E. Heise. Stump and continued until Jan. 20. Folks who The revival meeting was opened in the were at all thus minded could not help but be Brethren in Christ Church in Hummelstown on DECEMBER interested. His messages were strongly evan- the evening of Dec. 6 and continued for two Receipts gelistic, true to the Gospel, and constituted a weeks with very good interest and soul-stir- challenge to all, and to youth especially, to ring messages from night to night. Several Balance carried forward $ 37.35 give to the Master the best that we have, not girls bowed at the altar of prayer; others felt Hall offerings 65.05 only as a necessity and a duty, but as a great the need but would not yield. Bro. John Martin Roscoe Royer, Dallas Center, la 5.00 privilege and the most noble endeavor within from Lancaster was the evangelist in charge. Orville Royer, Dallas Center, la 3.00 the scope of possibility to man. God's Word May God bless our dear brother as he goes Sadie Kesler, Quinter, Kans 1.00 furnished the plummet and His messenger forth winning souls for the Master. •—Cor. Jesse Hoover, Abilene, Kans 10.00 hewed to the line, unmindful of fear of man Leah Dohner, Upland, Calif 1.00 or personal favor. One could not sit in the Emma Niesley, Mechanicsburg, Pa 5.00 service unmindful of more than human effort NORTH FRANKLIN DIST., FENNA. Total reecipts $127.40 in the pulpit. A series of evangelistic services were held in House Expenditures Every heart was challenged to attend to his Chambersburg Church, conducted by Elder Table supplies $ 27.13 personal need before God. Some yielded and Charlie Byers, beginning Dec. 20th and con- House rent 25.00 were blessed for so doing. Those who did tinued three weeks. I feel I express the senti- Phone 3.00 not, stand condemned until they do for there ment of the district when I say we were much Gas and electric 2.75 was no mist of uncertainty surrounding the pleased to have one of our home ministers Incidentals 2.67 message. Bach knew his place before God. serve in this evangelistic service in the person One evening stands out impressively, when of Bro. Byers. The weather was favorable and $ 60.55 after another persuasive message, a young large crowds attended every evening. Surely Hall Expenditures man, a H. S. teacher, whose mind had been full we were favored with soul-stirring, sin-killing. Rfmt $ 20.00 of doubts for a number of years, had his wall Holy Ghost messages during these weeks. Water 1.22 of resistance completely shattered by the bar- Many persons felt the need of getting saved. Incidentals 4.68 rage of truth from the heart of the youthful Also many of the believers saw their privileges Car fare 4.65 evangelist, and with his wife, made his way to of heart purity and being filled with the Holy Poor 30 the altar where they bowed in humble submis- Ghost. However, we are sorry to say only a sion to the Spirit of God. To say that saints few came to the altar for prayer. We are $ 30.85 rejoiced in this another manifestation of an- made to realize the effort was worth while. Balance on hand January $ 36.00 swered prayer cannot convey the delight of May the Lord continue to bless and use our Special for Mt. Carmel Orphanage $ 16.70 the scene. We invite the prayers of all of (Continued on page 40)
town, Pa. The immediate families witnessed gave the funeral sermon, assisted by Eld. How- the ceremony. Bish. J. T. Ginder, officiated. ard B. Stout, and Bishops S. G. Engle and Ja- May the blessing of God rest upon this union. cob K. Bowers. Interment was made at the The Evangelical Visitor Graterford cemetery. GIBBLE-MEYERS—On January 1st at nine A Religious Journal o'clock at the home of the bride there occur- NEIDRATJER—Henry Nelson Neidrauer was Committed to the teaching of Justification and Sanctiflcation red the marriage of Mr. Ray Gibble, son of born March 21, 1860 at Houghton, Ontario; died received by faith through the merits of the sacrifice of Christ; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gibble of Manheim and at 7:00 p. m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 1937, at the home as our Redeemer and Lord; Divine Healing as provided in the Sr. Mary Meyers, daughter of Bro. and Sr. of his daughter, Sarah, in Buffalo, aged 76 atonement; the Second and Pre-millennial coming of Christ; Lloyd Meyers of Greencastle, Penn. They were years, 9 months and 20 days. and all sacred ordinances and truth pertaining to the Christian united in marriage by Bishop Laban W. Wing- In 1888 he came to Buffalo and March 30, life. It is an earnest advocate of Gospel Missions at home ert. May God's blessing attend them. 1889 was united in marriage to Miss Mary and abroad and stands ready to espouse every good thing in Kimberley who survives to mourn his loss. Christ Jesus. BARRICK-COHICK—On Wednesday evening, Eight children were born, six of whom survive: January 6th, 1937, Herbert L. Barrick, son of Ella, wife of Albert Davis; Charlotte, wife of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Barrick, Newville, Route Carlie Cox; Esther, wife of John Brauen; Ed- Official Organ of the 2, and Sr. Sarah R. Cohick, daughter of Bro. win; Sarah, wife of Norman Barrett and Har- and Sr. George A. Cohick, Newville, Route 2, old at home. He had eight brothers, two of Brethren in Christ Church were united in marriage at the home of the of- whom survive and one sister who also sur- (Known as "Tunkers" In Canada) ficiating minister, Eld. Ebbert Stayman. May vives. There are also 26 grandchildren and one TJ. S. A., CANADA AND FOREIGN COUNTRIES the blessing of God rest upon this union. great grandchild. Published Bi-Weekly by In one of Billy Sunday's campaigns he took a public stand for Christ. Those who lived close to him testified to a marked change E. V. Publishing House in his life. During the course of the last (Brethren in Christ Publication Board Inc.) few years he attended the services at Clarence Center. Prior to that he attended the 301-5 North Elm Street Obituaries Buffalo Mission. Nappanee, Indiana Funeral services were held Wednesday after- V. L. STUMP _ Manager noon, Jan. 13th from the Clarence Center ELLIOTT—William Elliott died December Brethren in Christ Church with Elders J. N. 2S, 1936, aged 51 years, 1 month and 18 days. Hostetter, T. S. Doner and E. C. Bossert in All business notices, including subscriptions or information He lived near Greencastle, Pa., and united charge. Text, Isa. 4:6. The remains were concerning the same; all church, mission and orphanage reports, with the Brethren in Christ Church a number laid to rest in the Clarence Center cemetery. items of church news and obituaries should be mailed direct of years ago. He was a sincere devoted Chris- to Publishing House. tian and his manner and instrutcions and WENOrER— I r a B. Wenger of 51 North Sixth teachings were such to his family as well as to Street, Chambersburg, Pa., fell asleep, at his Editor others that will not be soon forgotten. home, at 8:30 o'clock on Dec. 1, 1936. He was V. L. STUMP ... ..Nappanee, Ind. Bro. Elliott's testimony was that if it was aged 63 yrs., 8 mos., and 21 days. the Lord's will to remove him from time into Left to mourn their loss are the following: To whom all articles and testimonies contributed for publi- eternity, he was ready to go. There remain to His widow, Sr. Lydia B. Wenger and these cation, should be sent. mourn their loss his wife and the following children, Mary E.; Ira B. Jr.; and Janet Louise, Associate Editors—E. J. Swalm, Wm. Asper, J. A. Climenhaga. children: Woodrow Elliott, Nelly Wolf, Hazel, at home; Mrs. J. Walter Wenger of Altoona; Contributing Staff, regular—V. J. Wiebe, John Lebo, Joel Carl- Betty, and Annabell, the three last at home. Irvin F. Wenger of Stoufferstown; Edgar D. son, Paul W. 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Interment Please note the date on your label, the first issue of the KERR—Mabel Byer, the daughter of Bro. J. was made in the adjoining cemetery. month following your renewal. If unchanged after second issue H. and Sr. Mary Byer was born near Hamlin, notify publishers, stating how and when money was sent. Brown Co., Kans., on Nov. 6, 1884, and died REPORTS CHANGE OF ADDRESS—Be sure to give both the old and Jan. 15, 1937, in the Los Angeles, Calif., Gen- eral Hospital, at the age of 52 years, 2 months (Continued from page 39) new addresses. and 9 days. She was struck by a truck while crossing a beloved brother in preaching God's Word, that street on foot after leaving a Gospel taber- sinners may be saved and believers sanctified. Treasurers of the Different Boards nacle late on the eve of Nov. 7, and for over We ask the saints everywhere to join us in Executive Board—Jacob T. Ginder, Manheim, Penn. 68 days to the time of her passing she was to- prayer for our next revival which will start Foreign Mission Board—Graybill Wolgemuth, Mt. Joy, Penn. tally unconscious. Jan. 24th at Air Hill. —Cor. Canadian Treasurer—Wm. Charlton, Stevensville, Ontario. In early womanhood she became the wife of Home Mission—Abner Martin, Elizabethtown, Penn. John D. Kerr, who preceded her in death over LAST QUARTERLY REPORT OF THE Beneficiary and Poor—Harvey W. Hoke, West Milton, 0., B. 1. six years. To this union were born ten chil- WELLAND MISSION FOR 1936 Publication Board—Charles E. Clouse, Nappanee, Indiana. dren, seven of whom remain to mourn the loss Sunday School Board—C. W. Boyer, 2101 Windsor Rd., Day- of a very loving mother. Mrs. Kerr was a sis- Dear brethren and sisters, and all readers of ton, Ohio. ter of Ruth B. Foote who so recently passed the Evangelical Visitor, greeting you all this Tract Committee—Paul W. McBeth, Nappanee, Indiana, c/o E. away in India. morning, Jan. 4 with Psa. 23. We truly thank V. Publishing House. While yet in her teens she had a very mark- our loving heavenly Father, and Jesus, our ed conversion. Her life was wholly devoted to great Shepherd, for the preservation of our Christ and the advancement of His kingdom. lives, and for the precious promise left upon Permanent Church Headquarters She never was more joyful than when in divine record for His children. Phil 4:19, But my God Messiah Rescue and Benevolent Home services. Her life was poured out for the hap- shall supply all your need according to his 2001 Paxton St. Harrisburg, Penn. piness of others. The poorest waif found a riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Praise his Attention of General Conference Secretary place in her great loving heart. "She hath done name. Thus far He has cared for us and en- what she could" may well be said of her. abled us to continue in His service. Another The Pentecostal Brethren had charge of the year has gone by, and is now numbered with services. Her remains were laid away in the the past, and as the mind is allowed to run beautiful Inglewood cemetery, near Dos back over the past, to many it brings sad mem- Angeles. ories which we must commit to God, and be- lieve. He doeth all things well, although for LANDIS—Martha K. Landis, daughter of the the humans, it may be hard to understand it late Henry and Mary A. Landis of near Zeig- now. However, we want to praise Him for lersville, passed away in the West Chester hos- His kindness and His sustaining grace. pital on January 7, 1937. For a few years she The work here is moving forward about as had lived with her sister, Mary Stover, and usual. Of late we have had the joy of seeing her family in Souderton, but they had moved a number of young people come to the altar; to West Chester. also one young married man whose companion McGALHCHBR-SHEABEB — On Saturday, While here in the hospital Sr. Martha was was converted in our tent meeting last sum- January 2, at 11:00 a. m. at the home of the overtaken with a stroke which resulted in her mer. They are now rejoicing over their new- officiating minister, Eld. C. H. Moyer, there death. She was aged 67 years, 3 months, and found joy. Conviction is resting upon others, occurred the marriage of Sr. Amelia Shearer, 2 days. She was a faithful member of the and we ask all to join us in prayer for the un- daughter of Sr. Rena Shearer of Manheim, Pa., Brethren in Christ Church for over fifty-three saved everywhere. But as we view the work to Bro. Raymond McGallicher, son of Bro. and years. from another viewpoint, our hearts are bur- Sr. Harvey McGallicher of Bird-in-Hand, Pa. She is survived by the following brother and dened for some who are failing to press on. May God's blessing attend them through life. sisters: Joseph K. Landis, Des Moines, Iowa; May the Lord stir us all. Maggie K. Landis, of Messiah Home, Harris- We want to ask all those who carry a bur- EMENHEISER-BRT/BAXBR — On Saturday burg; Mary K. Stover, of West Chester; and den for souls to pray at this time especially evening, January 2, at the home of Bro. and Emma K. Landis a missionary in India. Four for the work at the Welland Mission, as we Sr. Elmer White of Mt. Joy, Pa., the latter's brothers and seven sisters preceded her in are now engaged in a revival effort, with Eld. daughter, Sr. Margie H. Brubaker was united death. Ohmer Herr of Clayton, Ohio, as evangelist. in marriage to Paul H. Emenheiser, son of Funeral services were held at the Souderton Meetings commenced Jan. 3. Bro. Herr is Bro. and Sr. Harry Emenheiser of Elizabeth- Meeting House. Eld. Abram C. Rosenberger under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, giving February 1, 1937 EVANGELICAL VISITOR (9) 41
us messages which will be for the good of all In looking over the list of offerings for the John Hostetter 5.00 who will allow themselves to be benefited past six months we are made to rejoice be- Sarah Wenger, pledge 10.00 thereby. To this end we are praying that God cause of the interest manifested in this part A Sister, Florin 20.00 will bless the effort and make it fruitful. of the Lord's work. We want to express a Clarence Center Cong 34.00 We also want to take this opportunity to word of appreciation to each individual who Martinsburg S. S 26.31 express our appreciation and thanks to all who has had a share in the giving and I am sure D. M. Wolgemuth, back bal. on Grass- so kindly remembered us during the Christmas that the ones that are receiving benefits would meyer property 100.00 season. also like to say "thank you" too. Bro. and Sr., Mechanicsburg 25.00 Financial Report We arc surprised to find that there are still Alida Wolgemuth 8.00 Receipts some folks that are not informed as to what Florence Smith 2.00 A Sister $ 3.00 the Beneficiary Fund is used for. At present Fairland S. S 38.46 Bro. Jacob Kuhns 2.00 we have on our list several aged ministers who Mother and daughter 6.00 A Sister 1.00 have given of the best of their lives for Christ Belle Spring S. S 8.27 Mary Lyons 6.00 and the Church, some invalids who are unable A Sister, Springfield, 0 5.00 Bro. E. J. Swalm 1.00 to earn a livelihood, widows who are left with- Arcadia Church rent, 1 mo 4.00 Bro. Geo. Sheffer 1.00 out means of support and orphanage workers Cross Road S. S 66.03 Bro. Charles Baker 1.70 who are spending their lives caring for un- Mt. Pleasant S. S 78.01 Margaret Trip 50 fortunate children. Alice Tyree, pledge 2.00 Wainfleet S. S 10.34 We wish to take this opportunity of again Sr. Rosa Eyster 1.00 thanking those who have contributed to this $2,136.48 Sr. Bertha Putman 1.00 fund. Expenditures Sr. Laura M. Turner 5.00 Yours in His service, Paint, for Texas Church $ 9.87 Bro. and Sr. E. Turner 2.50 H. W. Hoke, Treas. H. G. Miller, service and fare 5.00 Hall offerings 85.08 Frances Myers, back allowance 18.00 Balance on hand Oct. 1st 3.86 William Hoke, fare 17.50 CEDAR SPRINGS REVIVAL Albert Cober for Lumber 150.00 Total $125.88 Bro. James Stump came to Cedar Springs, John Hershey, fire tax 2.25 Expenditures December the 6th, to conduct a two wreeks' re- Alvin Burkholder, service in Ky 22.00 Table supplies $31.37 vival. Nearly each evening before the mes- Albert Engle for new home 80.00 Water 2.88 sage, a short period was devoted to the boys Charles Nye, Trans, to Phila 10.00 Electricity 3.35 and girls. A story was told to illustrate vari- John L. Minter, service at Iron Spring.-. 15.00 Telephone 7.05 ous points in their spiritual lives and char- Katie L Musser, Ann. interest 8.75 Gas 8.24 acter. These periods were very interesting and Clarence Lyons, traveling expense 8.95 Gasoline and oil for car 8.20 enjoyed by all. . Hershey Gramm, traveling exp. to Ky. 32.25 Taxes 23.40 Again we were richly fed from God's Word U. S. Workers' Allowance 865.50 Miscellaneous 7.34 and praise Him for the blessings and privileges Canadian Workers' Allowance 180.00 Paid on tire and auto repairing 23.62 of a revival. We had much opportunity to ex- amine our hearts and lives by the Word to $1,425.07 Total $115.45 know whether we are subject and obedient to Bal. on hand Jan. 1, 1937 $ 711.41 Other donations by Bro. and Sr. Jesse Weng- the divine plan of God for each life. Many Submitted by Abner Martin, Treas. er, Bro. Orla Heise, Bro. Norman Winger, Bro. gave expression that the revival was strength- L. Shoalts, Bro. Marr, Bro. Clarence Heise, ening and helpful to them. Bro. John Nigh, Bro. W. Birch, Bro. Pollard, We are glad to report that several souls PRAYER AND PHOTOGRAPHY Bro. Calvin Sider, Bro. Geo. Sider, Sr. Verna sought help at an altar of prayer and we be- Sider, Bro. Falkenhagen, Bro. and Sr. R. Gil- lieve that God heard and answered their needs. more, Bro. and Sr. Andrew Sider. A very impressive service was witnessed on Rev. Sumner R. Vinton We thank you all and pray God may bless all Decision Day, December 13th. The theme of who helped to make this report possible. Will the message to the children was, "Who is on you pray that we may be kept in His will. the Lord's side?" Two little girls rose in re- Much prayer is just teasing! We beg Jonathan Lyons, wife and workers. sponse to the invitation. We are glad to see the youth accept Christ for that is the best God to "speak to us," "reveal Thyself," and and easiest time. FINANCIAL REPORT Or BENEFICIARY we repeat the same teasing requests time FUND We pray God's blessings upon Bro. Stump for his service among us, and trust that after time. Photography has a hint for us. For last six months of the year 1936 through further service for His Master others will accept Christ and experience the joys of We never ask the light to influence the film Balance on hand $468.07 salvation. . —Cor. Juniata Dist., Pa 29.00 nor do we address the developer and ask it Hershey Gramm, Troy, Ohio 5.00 to make the picture just right! We study Harvest Meeting Offer., Rosebank, Kans 15.00 PA1MYEA, PA. the conditions and try to fulfill them, know- Belle Springs Cong., Kans 25.00 Commencing January 3rd, morning church C. J. Ulery, Springfield, Ohio 25.00 services will be held at the Palmyra Church ing that in accordance with our faithfulness Mowersville & Greenspring, Pa 25.00 every other Lord's Day. The evening service Bethany S. S., Thomas, Okla 43.77 we will get results. We take into account Donegal Dist., Lane, Pa 92.41 will be held every four weeks starting Jan. 24th. The change of the Sunday evening serv- the condition of the light, nature of subject, Lizzie Lenhert, Abilene, Kans 30.00 ice will give us the opportunity to attend the Herman G. Miller, Altoona, Pa 5.00 Fairland and Hummelstown services. size of diaphragm and speed of film and J. G. Engle, Hope, Kans 20.00 The following are our Sunday School officers P. B. Priezen, Thomas, Okla 10.00 for the year: Supt., Roy Gingrich; Ass't Supt., make our exposure accordingly. When we A Bro. and Sr., Pa 17.38 Herbert H. Kreider; Secretary, Wayne F. Eber- get to our dark room, we take account of Rapho Dist., Pa., Harvest Meeting 125.50 sole; Ass't Secretary, Miriam Stauffer. Bethel S. S., Detroit, Kans 8.61 the strength of developer, temperature and Mt. Pleasant S. S., Manheim, Pa 49.28 Christian Worker's Officers: Deader, Jacob B. Martinsburg S. S., Martinsburg, Pa 26.22 Baum; Secretary, Esther Ebersole. the normal time for that particular develop- Barbara Berger, Englewood, Ohio 3.00 On Sunday evening, January 10, a revival A Bro., Pa : 1.50 meeting was started at Shenk's Church in er to act and proceed accordingly. Trial W. D.Eshelman, Philadelphia, Pa 10.00 charge of Elder Abner H. Martin. The United and error methods gradually build up an Pleasant Hill S. S., Pleasant Hill, Ohio 21.55 Christian brethren just recently conducted meetings at this place, with a number of con- experience that improves our technique and Fairview S. S., Englewood, Ohio 14.11 versions, mostly children. Center, Clinton, Lycoming Dist., Mon- We have lost our most faithful attendant at increases our average of good results. toursville, Pa 38.33 the Palmyra Sunday School through the death Pleasant Hill S. S., Hamlin, Kans 44.78 of Bro. John Funck, who missed only two or There are certain basic conditions that de- Wainfleet, Ont., Sunday School 35.00 three sessions since the starting of our school Florence Brumbaugh, Dayton, Ohio 5.00 in 1919. termine the relationship of a soul with his Final settlement of Defunct bank acc't.. 9.12 Bro. Samuel Ensminger is taking a trip God. Upland Church, Upland, Calif 12.00 through the southern and middlewestern Waukena Church, Waukena, Calif 6.35 Faith is as essential in prayer as light in New Guilford S. S., Pa 5.00 states. He has been a faithful teacher of the Chino Church, Calif 25.00 Boys' Intermediate Class for the past year. photography. Purity of heart and motive Nottawa Dist., Ont 19.20 —Cor. Pasadena Church, Calif 24.32 enter into the determination of results as Kans. Bible Conf., Zion Church, Abilene, HOME MISSION TREASURER'S REPORT much as the speed of film used in a camera. Kans 130.50 October, November, December, 1936 Manheim S. S., Rapho Dist., Pa 82.31 Familiarity with the teaching of Jesus, a Upland S. S., Upland, Calif 57.13 Bal. on hand Oct. 1, 1936 $845.18 spirit of obedience, getting en rapport with Carlisle S. S., Carlisle, Pa 30.45 Hebron S. S., Kans 11.72 Rosebank S. S., Kans 16.18 the Father, are quite comparable, in their $1,594.89 ' Grantham S. S 17.84 absolute necessity for results in prayer, Expenditures Rec'd on note 450.00 Paid to Beneficiaries: Interest on same 3.75 with the necessity of a light proof dark July $110.00 Bal. from Ky. Tent Meetings 31.27 room and pure chemicals of known strength August 110.00 A Sister, Granville, Pa 10.00 S.ept 222.00 Bethel Cong., Kans 9.53 and temperature. The Laws of God and Oct 130.00 Alfred Rotz 50.00 Nov 130.00 Simon Boen and Wife 5.00 the laws of nature are one, and never arbi- Dec 208.00 Chestnut Grove Cong., 0 24.00 trary. They are embodied in the very na- Stamps 4.30 Maytown S. S 25.15 Abilene Church 20.00 ture of things and always work when ful- Total $914.30 Regina Coup, pledge 5.00 E. J. Rohrer 5,00 filled. Balance on hand 680.59 Mastersonville S. S 84.39 —The Watchman-Examiner. $1,594.89 Rapho Dist 84!39
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The Pastor and the THE PREACHER'S PAGE Congregation Jesse Lady We heartily invite pastors, evangelists, and others to participate in making this de- partment of the paper interesting and helpful by sending us contributions for these columns. Short articles and illustrations desired. "Visiting the Sick and the Afflicted"
'TPHE Rev. Dr. Cuyler in his article on 2. Conniving Priests. 5:1-6:11. •"• "Successful Preaching" gave the fol- Studies in the Minor Prophets a. Placing of a snare. 5:1-7. lowing exhortation for pastoral visiting: b. Wilful Disobedience. (Note verse "Young brethren! aim from the start to be By J. A. Climenhaga 11). 5:8-15. thorough pastors. In pastoral visiting, go c. A call to repentance. 6:1-11. where you are needed the most. If you In this third treatise an outline of the Specifically given. 6:1-3. Book of Hosea shall be given and some in- A lamentation of sorrow. 6:4-11. neglect anybody, neglect the strong, the teresting deductions be made therefrom. It 3. The Royal Court. 7:1-16. cultured, and the godly. Go to the uncon- can be divided into four great divisions: a. Unholy alliances discovered. 7:1-12. verted, go to the suffering, and go to the I GOD'S PICTURE OF MERCY b. Pernicious tenacity revealed. houses where the world comes the least." 7:13-16. Chapters 1-3. The duty of the pastor in visiting the sick II THREATENINGS, Chapters 4-7. III JUDGMENTS IMPENDING. 8:1-10:15. is ordained of God and sanctioned by III JUDGMENTS IMPENDING 1. Destruction of Israel and Judah. 8:1-14. Christ in his ministry and teaching. ... It Chapters 8-10. a. For their impiety. 8:1-4. b. For their idolatrous worship. 8:4-6. was the practice of the Apostles of the IV COMPASSIONATE APPEALS c. For their Insincerity. 8:7. early Church. The Apostle James wrote in Chapters 11-14. d. For their ungodly alliances. 8:8-10. his letter the following: "Pure religion and The faithful student and diligent reader e. For false sacrifices. 8:11-13. undefiled before our God and Father is may want to learn this general outline. Let f. For forgetting their Maker. 8:14. this, to visit the fatherless and widows in us now note the same in more detail. 2. Israel's Captivity Depicted. 9:1-10:15. a. The Emptiness of Israel shown. their affliction." Again he said, "Is any I GOD'S PICTURE OF MERCY among you sick let him call for the elders 1:1-3:5. 9:1-5. of the church; and let them pray over 1. Introduction—Time of the Prophecy. A b. Their destruction shown. 9:6-17. time when spiritual decline was found c. A picture of Israel's discomfitting. him, anointing him with oil in the in both Judah and Israel, but more 10:1-8. name of the Lord." According to the most especially in Israel, yet a time of their As the result of anarcy and breach of covenant. experienced preachers, there remains no greatest military strength. Look up question as to the place and importance of the history of Hezekiah in Judah and d. God's charge and call. 10:9-15. Jeroboam II in Israel. 1:1. IV COMPASSIONATE APPEALS. carefully shepherding the sick and the af- 2. The Matrimonial Analogy. 1:2-3:5. 10:9-15. flicted. The importance of this task is In its Symbolic Marriage, 1:2-3. 1. The Ingratitude of Israel for God's emphasized by McAfee. In his book on a. The command given. 1:2. Love. 11:1-12. preaching, he made this statement, "No- b. The command obeyed, 1:3. a. God's benefits toward Israel shown. where does neglect weigh more heavily In its Conceptions. 1:3-11. 11:1-4. b. God's judgments pronounced. 11:5-7. against a pastor than here, and nowhere a. The First-born, Jezreel—Signify- does excess more endanger him." There- ing retribution. It shows judg- c. Beams of Mercy. 11:8-12. ment upon the house of Ahab and 2. By the Giving of Reproof. 12:1-13:16. fore it behooves us to inquire more dili- Israel. 1:3-5. a. For Following Vain Things. 12:1-14. gently into this subject. b. The Second-born, Lo-ruhamah— Feeding on the Wind, etc. 12:1-2. Illustrating judgment upon Israel Leaving their first love. 12:3-6. One of the important considerations is and mercy on Judah. 1:6-7. Turning down the God-sent prophets. the time element, in reference to visiting 3. The Third-born, Lo-ammi. Show- 12:7-14. b. For Impiety. 13:1-16. the sick. The questions which are con- ing the nature of a cast-off-restor- stantly in the mind of the minister are these ed people. 1:8-11. Vanishing of Israel's Glory. 13:1-4. In its Life. 2:1-23. Her abuse of God's Covenant. —when shall I, how often should I go, and a. Untruthfulness to vows. Showing 13:5-8. how long shall I stay? These questions 'will the unfaithfulness of Israel to her A Promise of God's Mercy. 13:9-14. depend almost entirely upon the type of God. 2:1-5. The Certainty of Judgment. 13:15-16. ailment. The types of affliction can be b. Impending Judgment which God classified under three divisions, the passing will send upon Israel. 2:6-13. 3. An Ideal Call to Repentance. 14:1-9. c. The Successful Second Wooing. A a. Pathetically Given. 14:1-3. affliction, the chronic sufferers, and those prophecy of the final bringing b. Blessings, untold, promised. 14:4-8. nigh unto death. The frequency and dura- back of Israel. (See Romans 11:26- c. Persons to whom the call and prom- ises apply. 14:9. tion of the pastor's visit is too often influ- 27). 2:14-23. enced by the disposition of the sufferer. In its Limitless Longsuffering. 3:1-5. a. An expiation of an adulteress. In She was a bright little woman, and when Some of the invalids would insist on daily my mind it should be taken liter- some one apologized for an occurrence at calls, while others would never complain. ally to make the analogy com- which she might have taken offense, she When Dr. McCaughan became pastor of a plete. 3:1-3. laughingly disclaimed any such thought. "I certain church, he was told by a complain- b. Israel's Return. (See Ezekiel ing woman that his predecessor had called 37:20-28). 3:4-5. am honest, you know, and so I never pick on her once or twice a week during her ill- II. THREATENINGS (against). 4:1-7:16. up things that don't belong to me—not even 1. An Idolatrous People. 4:1-19. slights," she said merrily. "I don't like ness. He replied, "Well, then, I must say a. Nature of Israel's Sin. 4:1-5. them, anyway, and I have to be quite cer- you were a great nuisance to him!" Mc- b. Cause of her sinfl 4:6-14. tain that one is intended for my use before Afee bears testimony to the successful Rejection of knowledge. 4:6-11. I appropriate it." So many people spend visits of Dr. Cuyler, in regard to visiting' Taking counsel at the wrong source. the invalids: Invalids used to say to him, 4:12-14. wearisome days and nights nursing griev- c. A Warning note. 4:15-19. ances that they have only "picked up," and "We never complained if he did not come. Judah warned not to follow Israel. in brooding over slights which were never W e knew he would come whenever he 4:15-16. designed for them, that this sort of hon- could." Dr. Cuyler had proved himself to Judah warned to let Ephraim alone. be impartial to any one person, and faith- 4:17-19. esty is heartily to be commended.—Sel.
's February 1, 1937 EVANGELICAL VISITOR (11) 43 fully considerate to all. If the minister is A brief prayer can generally be offered I Met the Master able to establish this confidence among the just before leaving. Let the prayer be of-, people, he will have no occasion to fret fered not in the spirit of whining but in the / had walked life's way with an easy tread, over criticism. spirit of helping the patient to rest on the Had followed where comforts and pleasure There can be no set schedule for the will of God. It is ne'ver wise to stoop over led. frequency and durations of these visits. For a sick person, or to allow one's breath to Until one day in a quiet place who knows from one day to the next, but come in contact with him. Sick people are I met the Master face to face. what some members will be victims of dis- peculiarly sensitive to unpleasant odors, ease, accident or even death itself. Out- either of breath or person. Many of these With station and rank and wealth for my side of emergency cases, let the daily calls minor offenses can easily be avoided if a goal. be few, the weekly calls only frequent, and little wisdom and good common sense is Much thought for my body, but none for the monthly or six weeks visit regular. exercised. It is not beneath the dignity of my soul, But be sure of this that every person, high the preacher to offer his labours in caring I had entered to win in life's mad race. or humble, likes personal attention. for the sick. Thomas tells the story of the When I met the Master face to face. 'Great-heart' Phillips Brooks, who nursed A second important consideration is the the baby in the tenement house while he I met Him, and knew Him, and blushed to personal habit of the minister with refer- sent the mother outside for a little change ence to the sick room. It is often true that see and a breath of fresh air. This is what the That His eyes, full of sorrow, were fixed our first impression of a person is remem- word 'Practical Preachers' means in its bered the longest. That being true, the on me; broadest sense. Thoughtful consideration And I faltered and fell at His feet that day, minister should take good heed as to his of others carries us a long way. For ex- personal appearance and manner of greet- While my castles melted and vanished ample, if one of your members is sick in away. ing on entering the sickroom. It is not the hospital avoid going on visiting days. wise to shake hands with sick except on Since the clergyman can gain entrance any- their initiative, and even then the grip Melted and vanished and in their place time, it is a pity to rob friends and rela- Naught else did I see but the Master's should be very gentle. The minister does tive's of their time on regular visiting days. face. not ask the usual question, "how are you Much more could be said, but the rest can And I cried aloud, "Oh, make me meet feeling?" He will no doubt have already be learned from personal experience. Mc- To follow the steps of Thy wounded feet!" learned the condition of the patient, so then Afee, in a few lines, has well summarized he might say, "They tell me you are bet- what we have written: "A sick-room call My thought is now for the soul's of men, ter," or "They tell me you are not quite up ought to be brief but never hurried, always I have lost my life to find it again, to the mark today," and then he should cheerful but never unsympathetic, and E'er since one day in a quiet place, add some suitable words of fellowship. Or should not be repeated too often lest it set I met my Master, face to face.—Unknown. as McAfee suggests, it is generally wiser to a standard of ministerial attention which —Sel. by Mrs. L. Lady. let it all go. The presence of the minister is will be impossible to maintain." evidence enough that he cares how the pa- tient is without mentioning it to him at all. Let us conclude this discussion with a Men can easily prognosticate the dismal few resulting values. consequences of other people's sins, that A very helpful call is often made without see not what will be the end of their own. sitting at all, yet be careful to avoid the 1. It is an opportunity of benefit not only —Matthew Henry. appearance of haste. Always be prepared to the afflicted but often of use to the pas- with a note of cheer and comfort. If tor, in enabling him to obtain a better everybody else is depressed, the minister is knowledge of the family, it cares, sorrows ttumt stun not. If other visitors bring a note of fear and joys. and discouragement, he brings a note of 2. This type of visiting will enrich his A Few Worthwhile Books hope. 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E" "H were sleeping nearby, came to our help and assisted us in moving our things from the FOREIGN MISSIONS ' tent. We had no sooner got the last things out of the tent when it was torn loose from a.. • B its pegs. We hastily took it down and then tried to settle down for the night in the Missionaries Enroute Mayezane church. The service held here was the first serv- The next morning dawned cold and A brief survey of the voyage from South- ice of the series. We will give brief sketch rainy. It was with difficulty that we cook- ampton to Capetown might be of general of the place and its history. It was at this interest.. We sailed on Dec. 4, on the "Win- ed our breakfast on the open fire. The chester Castle." The entire voyage was place that the first burned brick church people began to gather quite early for the very pleasant because during the seventeen building was built in our Outstations. It Communion service which had been an- days upon the waters we had no dangerous was one of our strongest places in terms of nounced for 10 o'clock. Some had a walk storms and with the exception of two days church membership. It will be remembered of eight miles through the cold rain and there was fair weather. by some as the place which gave the Mis- The acquaintance with passengers and of- arrived wet and shivering. One little boy ficers proved very interesting and inspira- sionaries a very anxious time about four- of about fifteen but small for his age had tional. Besides our missionary group of five teen years ago. A number of the men come a long distance. His clothing were there were three ministers, a Catholic Fath- church members who became cold in their very few and poor. When he came into er, an Anglican Sister, a secretary of the souls pressed for very advanced education Wesleyan Board, a lady of the Salvation the hut to warm himself at the fire, (which Army, and a Y. M. C. A. worker, on board. at the school. It was impossible to satisfy was already being enjoyed by a number of Also the Chief Engineer was an active their demands many of which were un- people, several lambs and a dog or two), Christian man and held several religious reasonable. The result of the condition services during the voyage. His testimony, he was so cold he could not speak. He was that most of the older members either was shaking from head to foot because of exhortations and messages were very inspi- went back into gross sin or went elsewhere. rational and adapted to those on board a the cold. He had been baptized three ship. The writer will ever remember Mayezane years before and we recall thinking while The Captain conducted services every for it was here he spent three and one-half baptizing him of his tender years and the Sunday morning in the regular ritual of the months alone teaching the school during gross darkness of the community from Church of England. The first Sunday eve- the latter part of 1923. ning the services were conducted by the which he came. Our hearts were made to Brethren in Christ missionaries with the Y. The Missionary group at this service was rejoice as we saw him at this service hav- M. C. A. worker and the Salvationist as the writer and his family. An incident by ing come the long distance in the rain to helpers. The other Sunday evenings the the way was the upsetting of the trailer in services were in charge of the other min- commemorate the death and suffering of isters. These services were a great bless- which we had our food and bedding. The our Lord. About fifty took part in the ing and were well attended. trailer became' uncoupled from the car and Communion service. After this service we We arrived at Capetown on Dec. 21, after the drawbar fell to the ground digging into had the usual Sunday preaching service. traveling a distance of 5,987 miles. Sr. the earth and turning the trailer completely Kaufman and Sr. Wolgemuth met the ship upside down. We were thankful to God and welcomed us to Africa. Also Mr. Rol- and, M,r. Duncan, Mrs. Brown and daugh- that no serious damage was done and after righting the trailer and attaching it to the ters, and Miss Hemming who is a niece of FOREIGN MISSIONARIES Mrs. Stakeby Lewis the one who entertained car we went on to our destination. The the first missionaries to Africa, welcomed us weather was very hot with a few signs of Africa to Capetown. These have been close friends rain, but nothwithstanding, a fairly large General Superintendent of the missionaries and have entertained Bishop and Mrs. H. H. Brubaker, Box 711, them at various times. representative crowd was present. We Bulawayo, So. Rhodesia, So. Africa. We traveled by train to Bulawayo because first had a sermon on self-examination and MATOPO MISSION of the inadvisability to purchase a motor Elder and Mrs. L. B. Steckley, Elder and Mrs. the need of a godly walk. This was fol- C. P. Eshelman, Mrs. S. K. Doner, Miss Lois car at Capetown and motor the 1,300 miles. lowed by a sermon on baptism and then Frey, Miss Mary Kreider, Mrs. Emma Prey, Bishop Brubaker and wife, Rev. Mann and Matopo Mission, Bulawayo, So. Rhodesia, So. wife, Rev Eshelman, Rev. Hall and Rev. followed the examination of the applicants Africa. Steckley met us at Bulawayo and gave us a for baptism. Eleven were accepted for MTSHABEZI MISSION Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Hall, Eld. and Mrs. Walter warm invitation to enter the missionary baptism. In the group was a mother, her Winger, Mrs. Naomi Lady, Miss Mary Brena- fields. There was a deep gratitude in our son and the wife of another of her sons man, Miss Martha Kauffman, Miss Sadie hearts for a safe trip and an inspirational Book, Miss Anna Wolgemuth, P. B. 102 M, vision arose because we were upon the soil who is also a member. The husband of the Bulawayo, So. Rhodesia, So. Africa. for which God had designed our lives. mother is a member of the ruling tribe and MACHA MISSION Elder and Mrs. Elmer Eyer, Miss Anna A. J. E. Hershey. shows no interest in Christianity. Eng-le, Miss Annie Winger, Miss Verda Moyer, Macha Mission, Choma, N. Rhodesia, Four Week-End Services In the evening we gathered in front of So. Africa. the car for evening prayers as we did not SIKALONG-O MISSION have enough lanterns to light the church. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil I. Cullen, Miss Anna H. H. Brubaker Eyster, Miss Elizabeth Engle, Sikalongo Mis- There were increasing signs of thunder- sion, Choma, N. Rhodesia, So. Africa. S is customary in the Mtshabezi and storms. To the South it was lightning very WANEZI MISSION Elder and Mrs. R. H. Mann, Wanezi Mission, Matopo Kraal school districts the much and large black clouds were gather- Filabusi, So. Rhodesia, So. Africa. yearly Baptismal and Communion services ing. One of the Native brethren in his were held during the months of October prayer especially asked God to protect India "Mfundisi" and his family. We were soon General Superintendent and November. There were four services Bishop and Mrs. A. D. M. Dick, Saharsa, B. N. held at four different schools to which a to realize the need of this protection. We W. Ry., Dist. Bhagalpur, India. number of the nearby schools came. We were sleeping in a tent. Shortly after we SAHABSA Saharsa, B. N". W. Ry., Dist. Bhagalpur, India, will give a short description of each one of retired a wind arose and about an hour Elder and Mrs. Charles Engle, Miss B. Ella these services. While they were the same later it had grown into a gale. We saw Gayman. in general there were a number of different that we must move so Sister Brubaker took SUFAITX, Supaul, B. N. W. Ry., Dist. Bhagalpur, India, happenings which made each one stand out sleeping Edna and ran to the church while Elder and Mrs. George Paulus, Miss M. Effle from the other and gave some interesting I caught up Ronald and followed. The two Rohrer. Native Overseers, Dube and Dhlodhlo who MISSIONARIES ON njEIOUGH incidents which will remain in our memory. Cyrus Winger and Family, Grantham, Pa. February 1, 1937 EVANGELICAL VISITOR (13) 45
At the close of this service we left for him. His wife has been praying earnestly munion service the next day about three home. We arrived at home before dark for him. , hundred listened to the Gospel story. There thankful that we had the opportunity to The service was dismissed quite early were a number who stood for prayer when once again serve our Master in this special so as to enable the people to reach their the opportunity was given. Immediately service. homes before dark and if possible before after the service all made preparations to Buntuli the showers, which often come toward eve- return home. Some had a walk of about W e took in the service at the above place ning, fell. We also wished to reach our twenty miles, and this through the boiling on our last trip to our southern Outstations. next appointment in good time for the hot tropical sun. It bespeaks a commend- Brother Esheiman was with me on this trip. night. Shortly after our arrival at this able interest in God's service. W e arrived on Friday evening and found place a very heavy shower fell. We had our little hut ready for us. The teacher just time enough between this shower and Silikwe and few of the men were getting ready for another to cook and eat our supper. This The last of the four services was held at the people which were to come on the last shower was accompanied by very the above Outstation. It is situated about morrow. They had brought two large goats severe lightning and thunder. Many of the thirty-five miles from Mtshabezi Mission. and were busily engaged in skinning them. people returning from the services were It had been recently moved to the other As we settled down for the night a thun- caught in the rain. side of the Umzingwane river into a Native derstorm was passing to our north. There Reserve. The building is built on high Swazi were many vivid flashes of lightning. ground overlooking the river and affords a Brother and Sister Hall and Barbara, Sis- pretty view of the surrounding country. The Pastor-Teacher at this place is a ter Brubaker, our two children and the Some of the Missionary ladies had plan- son of the only remaining church member writer attended this service. The weather ned to go to this service but because of the of the group of ten which was baptized by was extremely hot. We left quite early on rainy weather it was given up so Brother Bishop Jesse Engle the founder of our Saturday morning and on the way stopped Hall and the •writer went alone. There had work in Africa. His name is Jose Moyo at Mr. Wright's home, our nearest white been heavy rains previously and on Satur- and the father's name John Moyo. Jose is neighbours. After a short chat with them day morning when we left home there was doing good work and has the interest of we went on our way to the school. The a heavy bank of clouds in the southwest the work at heart. last part of the road was very bad so we which looked as if it would bring rain very could not travel fast. A number of the The Saturday's services included a ser- soon. We had two unbridged rivers to people were already at the church for serv- mon on baptism, a sermon on the qualifica- cross and we did not know if we could ice. We followed the usual order of serv- tions of a deacon followed by the election cross either of them. We crossed the first ices here. There was first a sermon to the of a deacon, and then the applicants for one without any difficulty and had a safe church members, followed by a sermon on baptism were examined and admitted into trip across roadless veldt until we came baptism and then the applicants for bap- church membership. This was followed by to the next river. This river which is about tism were examined after which we went the baptismal service at the river about one one mile from the Outstation was found to t he water for the baptismal service. and one-half miles away. There were flowing knee deep over the whole bed of There were twenty-six admitted into eighteen baptized. Tibo, the person chosen the river. The stream was about one- church membership. We had to walk as deacon works in Bulawayo and could eighth of a mile wide. We knew we could about two miles to the place of baptism. not be at the service. He came home in the not cross the river with the car on its own There was a group of heathen Natives evening having cycled forty miles. He power and because of the rainy weather we building a brush fence nearby. As usual seemed to take his new responsibilities in thought it best to leave the car on the the gathering was drinking beer in connec- an humble way. He asked for special pray- home-ward side of the river. Some of the tion with the work. As the sun was nearly er that God may help him in his new du- Native Christians who were also going to set there was more talking and drinking ties. Let us remember the request. Tibo's the service came along just at this time beer than work. These beer drinks usual- wife has long been an active worker" at with their small donkey cart so we placed ly start in the early forenoon and thus to- Buntuli. our blankets, etc., on the cart and we ward sunset the people are quite under the The Sunday services were begun by a waded the river. influence of the drink. We invited the Communion service. About sixty attended group out to the service the next day. They At this place there had been announced this service. The people had gathered to- promised so readily that we rather doubt- a baptismal and communion service, an gether from four other schools and some ed their word, but to our surprise there was election of a deacon, a wedding and the had to walk quite a distance, but notwith- quite a large number of the group out in dedication of the church building. These standing this nearly all the people weie good time for the service the next morning. various services gave us a busy time. We there on time. We rejoiced to see in this Upon questioning we found that most of first had a sermon on baptism which was service a number of former pupils of the them came from Northern Rhodesia and followed by the examination of those who Mtshabezi Girl's School. They are now Nyasaland where they had been church had given themselves for baptism. This married and have Christian homes. While and class members. They were in this was followed by the election of the dea- it is true that not all who seek education Colony as labourers. So many of these con. The church membership in this dis- at our Mission schools return and bring men when they come away from their trict is not large so there was not such a credit to the Mission and Christ, we are homes go back into sin. large group to choose from. Unfortunately nevertheless glad for the number, and it is the man who was chosen was not at the no small number either, who are definitely The evening was very sultry and as we service. A number of the people did not Christian and are a light in what might gathered in the church for evening prayers attend the service because of the threaten- otherwise be dark places. After a short the perspiration flowed freely. Very few ing weather. interval we went into the main service. The blankets were needed for the night. The After finishing the services in the church church was full and many were on the out- water at this place was very bad. It seem- we went to the river for the baptismal serv- side. A number stood for prayer when the ed difficult to get clear water. One did not ice. The current was very strong and in invitation was given. One man who had make the' water look much worse after the depth of water required for the baptism been a church member but fell into sin washing in it and having to use it for cook- it was rather difficult to administer the rite. asked for special help that he might be ing did not whet up the appetite. The sun too was very hot so one of the Na- freed from the sin which had entrapped At the main service following the Com- tive brethren held a sunshade over our 46 (14) EVANGELICAL VISITOR February 1, 1937
heads. As we were gathered there by the Wanezi Mission cut quite deeply with a plow while help- river which was rushing on its way to the ing to drive the oxen to a plow, and vari- Indian Ocean our minds went back to Dec. 14, 1936 "ous other sores which if they had been that scene by the Jordan where our Lord Dear Ones in the Homeland: treated properly at first would have been was baptized in the swift waters on its way "Search me, O God, and know my heart: all right, but they become infected. Then to the Dead Sea. try me, and know my thoughts: and see if it is different. We have been called out In the evening after finishing our supper there be any wicked way in me, and lead several times at night, but the Lord has al- we went to visit a large kraal nearby. The me in the way everlasting." Psa. 139:23-24. ways gone before us and has given help. headman of the kraal had an exceptionally W e are glad that we can help in this way kind face. As we. spoke to him we mar- This is my prayer today. Yes, Lord, for we remember that when Christ was velled at his knowedge of right and wrong. search my heart and know my thoughts and here, He helped the people physically as He seemed so understanding and so near see if there be any wicked .way in me. You well as spiritually. the Kingdom, but when we asked him to may say you thought one who was in the W e are in the beginning of our rainy take the last necessary step and enter in work of the Lord wouldn't have to pray season and much planting is being done. he drew back with the excuse, "I am too that prayer, but the devil is busy here in W e have had a fairly nice season although old, but my children are Christians." The Africa just as much as he was at home, we did have to replant our vegetables on latter statement was true for a number of although perhaps sometimes in a different account of a bad hail storm which destroy- his sons are either church or class mem- way. If he cannot get us along one line, ed all of our vegetables and much of the bers. We invited him to the Sunday serv- he tries his best along some other. We fruit. We leave it all in His hands, know- ices and he was there in good time. need continually to have onr hearts open ing that He knows best. before the Lord and let Him search us and W e thank all of you dear people for On Sunday the Communion service was know our thoughts. your prayers, for us as your representa- the first service of the day. We were but Work here at Wanezi has been going on tives and your prayers for the people to a small group but we were glad for the as usual. No doubt you all know that we whom we have come. Also for your let- presence of the Christ of Calvary. We do not have a boarding school here, but we ters of inspiration and encouragement. We then had a short interval after which we have charge of the outschools in this dis- know that God is still on His throne and united in marriage the couple whose banns trict. Several weeks ago we finished our is answering prayer in a definite way. had been called. This couple had gone to last visit for this year, giving examinations, live together previously according to Yours, happy to be in His service, etc., to the pupils. At present the schools Esther Thuma Mann. heathen custom, but later repented and are closed, to open again in February. We wished to be married by Christian mar- have had many and varied experiences on Sikalongo Notes riage. We were especially glad for the these trips especially for myself. We take opportunity to hold before the people the our cots, bed clothes and food along with npHREE months have passed by and sanctity of the home and marriage and its us. A hut is built at most of the schools * with them, busy days. (But the influence upon the nation and people. Many for the missionary to sleep in. We cook busy days, however, have continued). of the young people are very indifferent to our food over the hot coals of a fire and September was a month of life and death— the claims of Christ in this respect. Broth- enjoy it very much, for veldt life indeed new life, we hope, for those who sought er Hall and Dube spoke on the meaning of gives a person a hearty appetite. You may the Lord during the revival services; life in churches and the blessing they are to a na- wonder if we open many tin cans. No, we the birth of a new soul into the mission tion and community. We thanked the peo- have very little of such food. We take family; but death in the loss of one of our ple for their help in building the church vegetables and fruit along with us, accord- teachers and of children from two of the after which the building was formally dedi- ing to the season of the year and as to what Christian families. cated. An offering was taken at the close we have on hand at the mission. We use Sept. 1, Meetings continue. of the service which will be used to buy quite a lot of dried fruit and vegetables too. Sept. 5. Special harvest-thanksgiving some needed articles for the building. If the natives have it, sometimes they give service. Our church being too small, the Thus came to a close the last of the four us food such as milk, sweet potatoes, pea- meeting was held outdoors under the trees, special services. We feel these services nuts, or a chicken. We usually are gone but it was difficult to find sufficient shade. were a blessing to many hearts. Those who for about two weeks; then back to the It was most interesting to see the women have but begun their Christian warfare Mission several days; then out again for march up with their tins or baskets of meal- need your prayers that they may overcome two weeks. It takes about a month to ies balanced on their heads and then, care- every temptation. Those who have been make the entire circuit. At each school, fully taking them down, pour the grain into longer on the way need the sustaining in the morning the children come and have the sacks. Altogether the people brought Grace of God that they may be kept in the their classes, then at midday the other peo- in ten sacks of grain, in addition to a small middle watch. The teachers need to keep ple come for the Gospel service. The spir- cash offering. their eyes on Christ and seek the guidance itual work at many of the schools is very Sept. 6. Communion services early in of the Holy Spirit lest they err by the way. encouraging, but at other places we go the morning. These are precious, so soon The missionaries need the endurance to away with a sad heart. It takes line upon after sunrise, and all seem to realize the press on to the end and push forward the line, time after time along with much pray- seriousness of the occasion. Would that work amongst many needy people. In all er really to get these people established; their significance (that we show forth His these you may share by your prayers. then sometimes they fall. death until He come again) could be rivet- This time of year especially we have had ed on all our minds! It is more difficult to be simple than pro - various natives coming to the mission for Sept. 7-13. Meetings continue and a num- found.—Selected. quinine for fever. In some districts they ber, mostly school boys, seek the Lord. One are more subject to fever than others. woman, rather simple-minded, remained for Whenever the Gospel is so hashed and W e have had other minor cases in which prayer and left the room with the most cooked up that it becomes palatable to the people came for help. Some examples are, definite testimony and expression on her taste of human wisdom, it ceases to be badly sprained ankle, result of boys play- face that I have yet seen. The next day that Gospel that Paul preached. ing, herd boys stepping in thorns, children her daughter came. Pray for these babes —W. Parks. getting fingers caught in grinders, girl's leg in Christ. February 1, 1937 EVANGELICAL VISITOR (15) 47
Sept. 14. Brother Cullen and Sister W e go after school on Friday and return From the India Mission Field Eyster take Sibanda to Macha. They meet on Sunday afternoon. It was a time for with the other members of the hymnal com- rest and so we made it, sharing our rest M. Efpe Rohrer mittee. with loved ones at home, but using only Sept. 19. William Zimba, the teacher at enough energy to secure the greatest value IN CAMP Siazwela, passes away. He was a man from our "skip" days. Part I who enjoyed going about preaching among Oct. 31. Macha friends are with us. OVEMBER the second opens with an the people and we believe he has gone into Nurse Moyer finds her little charge grow- N early stir at the Supaul Mission Sta- a never-ending day where we shall meet ing and gaining a half pound a week. Her tion. Tents and equipment were booked him some day around the throne of Him reputation is growing here, so that she from Saharsa the previous Saturday for with whom there is no respect of persons. will soon be our "Musilisi" as well as Bhaptahi. A district tour to the north of Sept. 22. Excitement in the air! Brother Macha's. Bhaptahi had been decided upon by the Eyer and Sr. Moyer arrive from Macha Nov. 1. A girl arrives from the village Touring Committee, so this is the day about five o'clock—they hold the record with her head badly cut by a man in the chosen for setting up the Camp. The for speed btween the two stations. village the night before and Brother Cullen workers from Saharsa met the Supaul Sept. 23. Gerald Cecil Cullen arrives at takes her to the hospital in Choma. workers at the station. Thankful to say, about nine o'clock to bring a blessing to Brother Eyer takes the regular service, although the hour was a very early one, we the Silkalongo family. Happiness reigns, and Sister A. Engle follows in the next arrived at the station in time with all our but is clouded by the death of Peter's little meeting with a message to the church mem- luggage from this place, to purchase tickets child. bers on, "It Is I; Fear Not." and get the luggage weighed. It was feared In the afternoon BrotheT Cullen goes to Nov. 6. Prayer Day. Arthur gives an that the Station Master would not weigh Choma to bring Roy home for his holi- echo of Sunday's message, and a veTy the luggage at such an early hour, but days. For once, Roy is speechless—hav- heart-searching message it was. praise God we had no difficulty at all ing a little brother is too new a sensation. Brother Cullen, Brother Eyer, and along that line. Sept. 24. The new baby is the interest Brother Raynolds go to visit the mission- W e soon arrived at Bhaptahi where we of all. What strange customs the white aries at Siachintema. hired five ox carts for the purpose of con- people have! Mother and baby are both Roy and a little friend arrive home from veying tents, luggage, etc., ami ourselves doing nicely. All say Baby is like Mu- school saying they are barred for two to a section in the north not far from the fundisi, perhaps because of his red hair. weeks because of exposure to measles. Roy Nepal border. As the district roads had Sept. 29. Canning mulberries. Nurses is happy to be back on the farm where he not yet been fully repaired since the rainy in Africa must do many things: they are can fish and be with the cattle. season, we had a few bad places through missionaries, and not merely nurses. Nov. 9. The men return from their vis- which to pass besides a ghat to cross. Here Oct. 1. October arrives, bright, hot, and it, thankful for their own homes and work. at the ghat we had to unload every thing sunny. Brother Cullen takes Sister Moyer Nov. 21. All ready for a trip to Choma, and put them on boats to take across the to Choma where she meets Brother Eyer. but the battery is dead and we must stay water, which took no little time. Carts W e have appreciated her presence and the home. were ready on the other side of the ghat little fellowship we could have. Nov. 23. Brother Cullen must needs go to convey the things to the chosen spot. I Oct. 2. Sister Cullen returns to her own to Choma to take Roy back to school. I went ahead and while the things were be- house and room: she thinks it good to be go along and enjoy the privilege of ming- ing transferred, I laid out the plan for our back. ling with others after not having been to camping grounds and had all the grass cut Sorrow again tempers our joy, for Jesse's town since the first of August. We meet off and space leveled for the big tent. Lo- little girl passes away after about a week's Brother Eyer and Sister A. Engle in town cations for cook houses and workers' tents illness from pneumonia. God has been and all of us enjoy a visit with Brother were also chosen, so that speed could be graciously sustaining the parents. Eyer at Sikalongo that evening. made as the things arrived. Nov. 24. Brother Cullen and Sister Eys- Oct. 3. A little funeral service down in While my tent was being pitched I sat the cemetery. Jesse and Bina Beula have ter go to Choma and bring Roy home for the week-end. upon a box that seemed convenient for my now another tie binding them to Heaven. need at the time, as the chairs had not yet Nov. 28-30. The Reynolds family are Oct. 4. Members' Meeting after the been unpacked, upon which one of our near with us. We always enjoy the Christian main service. We always enjoy these neighbors arrived upon the scene. Certain- fellowship which has been offered us here. services when the church members meet to- ly I did not know the purpose of his sud- And we always find that there are others gether; the bond seems closer than in other den arrival, but he tried to assure me that who love the Lord as well as we. services. he wanted to be a help to me in any way Oct. 17. Roy's teachers, the Misses Peaches are beginning to ripen and the he could. If I would just consult him he Goring, spend the day with us. rains have really come, making November would make arrangements for me. If you October continues hot and sunny and it a much more pleasant month. need meat, he said, "I will see a butcher seems that we must avoid the sunshine. As we look back we think of three that will supply your need. If you need a Sometimes we have worn dark glasses to months which we would have avoided, if night watchman I can supply one, etc." lessen the glare. The ground is hard and possible, but now are thankful for. God In the midst of the conversation he said, dry, the rain water is becoming scarce, and graciously filled them for us with duties, "Do you not have any chairs?" "Oh, yes," the rivers are merely mud holes; all the joys, and sorrows to give meaning to the I replied, "I have chairs." I presumed he earth, and people too, are hoping for rain. joys. We can see His faithfulness to us desired to lend me some. But afterwards Canning mulberries in anticipation of Con- and are led to say, "Oh, ye of little faith! I preceived that according to his mind I ference needs does not tend to cool the at- Why could ye not trust Him fully?" should have been sitting upon a chair rather mosphere. But at last October sends her Of you we ask prayer that "in all things than a box and besides I should have offer- first showers to break the intense heat and He might have the pre-eminence." May ed my guest a chair who had come to be so put new life into people and nature. He give you your reward openly. helpful to me. But the chairs had not yet Oct. 23-25. Sister Eyster and I spend For Christ and His Kingdom, been unpacked and every one was doing his best to get the campus in order for the two much appreciated days at The Dip. E. Engle. 48 (16) EVANGELICAL VISITOR February 1, 1937
night. Finally some one thought about the followed us and expected us to return to message. May God truly open their eyes chairs and unpacked them quickly and of- the tent to supply his want. When he per- and understanding to the truth. fered the old gentleman one. After my ceived that we were not following him, he From here we passed on and came to a guest departed I made haste to help set said, "Where are you going?" We had Swa Raj Kachari (home and private office things in order for the night which was fast to reply that we did not know exactly of a leader of the Home Ruler Movement). approaching. After a common mess-pot where we were going, but we were intend- W e did not know if we would find women we were all glad to retire for the night. ing to visit among the women wherever we occupants at this place or not, but we felt Nov. 3rd. Another new day dawns, saw homes. "Oh," he said, "No use now that we must not pass by. As we entered every one stirs for the morning meal. Aft- of going there for all the women have gone the yard and walked up he path to the er devotions, the two village preachers out to the fields to cut grass." house we were met by a young man from leave for their visit among the people. The To obey him would not have been to do whom we enquired as to whether there Bible woman busies herself befriending the the work we had set out to do, so we told were women in the home or not, to which women that happen about and preaches Je- him we would see him at a later time of the we received no reply, but instead he went sus to them while I help to finish the work day, as for now we would not be returning to the house which appeared that he in- left from the previous day, and arrange for before noon. He returned to the tent at tended to inform the women of our arrival, the evening service. Our Mohammedan noon and received the tea he so much de- and in the meanwhile we were asked to be friend gave us several calls during the day, sired. seated in the bitak. He with two more but was not able to be at the evening serv- The evening services again were well young men returned and sat themselves ice because his wife was suffering rheumatic attended. There was such a big crowd of down in our presence and enquired as to gout. The evening service was well at- people, and each one thought the little I our business. It appeared that this infor- tended, possibly two or three hundred in all talk doesn't matter so altogether there was mation was necessary before they could let present. It was impossible to count the so much noise many who desired to hear us into their home to visit with the women. people because they were all standing or could not, but they were as powerless as The reply was given that the errand was sitting very irregularly listening to the mes- we, to quiet the congregation. Once I tried not an earthly one but matters pertaining sage. A few people arrived after the serv- to' quiet the people by clapping my hands, to heaven. This was our opportunity to ice was closed as they had not learned of but they understood it to mean now is the give the Gospel message so we began from the correct time and as they thought it was time to clap hands so the whole congrega- the creation, on down through the fall of a circus and as circuses carry on in the late tion chimed in. I didn't try that way man, the Redeemer for all mankind, etc., hours of the night, they thought they would again. Rice straw had been provided for after which we said, "Now our business is be in plenty of time. For the first few days the people's seating, but for such a big to especially converse and visit with the I frequently heard some of the workers crowd it was not ample enough to meet the women." But as they were not willing for trying to explain to some caller the purpose need. us to visit with the women folk, they told of the evening service. "Are you R Nov. 5th-6th. Just as we are about to us that their women were not at this place. D going to dance" was a question leave the camp for the village, I am inform- This we however knew to be the untruth, asked more than once. They replied, "No, ed that the Sub-Police Inspector of this for while the message was being given the we do not dance, but come to the evening section has arrived and desires an interview women of the home listened out thru the service which will begin at dusk and then with me. He very kindly offered to help windows and doors, seen by my helper. It you will be able to understand the purpose us in any way he could. I at once accept- was riot the most satisfactory way of get- of our being here." ed the opportunity to ask his assistance in ting the message to the women, but the best Nov. 4th. After the regular morning the evening services. He accordingly ap- we could do at the time. routine of food for both body and soul not pointed policemen to be present to keep W e gave our Salaam and walked on only the preachers but the Bible woman order and also appointed a night watch- down the road, looking about to see what and myself set out to contact the people man for the camp. We also put up some place to enter next, when we took note that and tell them of the love of Jesus. Al- bamboo fencing to guide the crowds in one of these men hustled about, got his though it was our first time of visiting these their standing and sitting place. We are bicycle and rushed across the field to one homes, nevertheless we felt that the morn- thankful to say that with this arrangement of his other dwellings and sat himself down ing was profitably spent. Four places in all we had much better order and the people on the verandah. We perceived that he were visited where we were permitted to were able to hear the message. had rushed there to head us off so we sit and give out the Gospel message. Some In the course of our visit among the peo- walked on to another section of the village. with hesitancy gave us a place to sit, while ple we met a school teacher who was in- (To be concluded) others immediately made us feel that they terested in hearing the message. He said, were glad we came to visit them. At one "It would be better to have only five peo- I know of no way to make progress in place while in the midst of giving out the ple at the service who would be able to holiness, but the steady, humble, persever- message, in pounced our Mohammedan hear than five hundred who could not hear ing practice of meditation, prayer, watch- friend and sat himself down beside us on because of the commotion of the people." fulness, self-denial, and good works. If the bed upon which we were sitting. This With the new arrangement we believe he we use these means, our progress is certain. act at once made a scatterment of our fe- had opportunity to hear. We hope he —Edward Payson. male congregation, but as there was noth- availed himself of it. ing we could do to change the situation we Nov. 7th. While Dorcas was giving Think well of the visitation of your finished our message as some of the male forth the words of life to a small crowd Lord; for I find one thing which I saw not members of the place had also been listen- of women, a number of men also joined the well before, that when the saints are under ing. Upon finishing our friend said, "I assembly but as the speaker specially di- trials, and well humbled, little sins raise have come to tell you why I could not be rected her message to the 'women they great cries and war-shouts in the con- at the meeting last evening. My wife being were unable to hear as they were sitting on science; and in prosperity, conscience is a very ill I remained at home with her, and the opposite side of the speaker and also pope, to give dispensations, and let out and also today I went to the market to purchase some had joined too late to be able to in, and give latitude and elbow-room to our some tea for her, but as I could not obtain understand what little they may have heard, heart. Oh, how little care we for pardon any good tea I have come to get some so a second lecture was given for their at Christ's hand when we make dispensa- from you." As we left the place our friend benefit. We had attentive listeners to the tions!—Rutherford.