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Vol. 66 Washington, D. C., April 13, 1961 No. 15

Total of $6,165.85 in Five Nights Sets New Record in 1961 Ingathering COLD March weather failed to By Richard Lee Fenn Failure to Make Will freeze the spirit of enthusiastic stu- Coordinator, Public Relations, Deprives Church of Means dents of Takoma Academy last Takoma Academy month as they set a new world record WHEN former Vice-President Al- for Ingathering by raising $6,165.85 for individual amounts raised. Judy ben W. Barkley died, his estate was in a five-night drive. brought in approximately $127.50 totaled at $634,801, but his heirs re- Thi world-record announcement a n d Larry netted approximately ceived only $155,000. He neglected came from Elder Watson M. Buck- $120. to make a will. man, outgoing Home Missionary Sec- Takomen were given no goals to Recently one of our elderly mem- cretary of the Potomac Conference. attain. Dr. Laurence asked only that bers died. He, too, neglected to make Elder Buckman was present at the at least 90 per cent of the student a will. Under Maryland law his es- closing rally at the Academy on Fri- body participate. This was easily ac- tate of thousands of dollars goes to day, March 24. complished, and the Principal his only living brother, who has no All that week the weather in promptly added March 31 and April sympathy for Adventists. This means Washington was bad. Rain, sleet, 4 to the school's spring vacation. could have been used in the cause of and a little snow pelted the area— Elder Buckman praised the acad- God to save many souls. but students, teachers, and parents emy's accomplishment. Sometimes the making of a will is turned out in droves every evening put off too long. That was the case to visit the homes and shopping cen- with an elderly Adventist w h o "and God, bless those who give" ters of the National Capital's bur- waited until his last illness to change geoning suburbs. Much of the terri- his will. tory had been covered during the Under the provisions of his pre- fall and winter campaigns of the vious will, made before he became local churches. an Adventist, his considerable es- Thus Principal J. Paul Laurence's tate would go to distant relatives announcement of the final totals was who were not Adventists. He now issued with real emotion. T.A.'s jun- wanted most of it to go to the cause ior academy division—the seventh of God. and eighth grades—set the pace for The laws of his state require that the entire school by raising a total of a will of this type must be written $1,753.53. The freshman class was 30 days before decease of the testa- close behind with $1,738.11. T.J.A.'s tor. He died before the expiration of winning margin was provided by a that period. Tens of thousands of $20 donation from class trip funds— dollars will fall into the hands of money the students had raised by others. selling doughnuts at lunch period. Recognizing the importance of Ironically, freshmen had purchased these matters, the Ohio Conference many of these doughnuts. has assigned Elder Richard Farley to The sophomore class brought in counsel with members regarding the $1,254.30 to finish third. The junior Out of her darkness, little blind Yung Sook disposition of their means, and the class was fourth with $964.'75. The Kim sings praise and thanks for her bowl of Potomac Conference has assigned only class to boast 100-per-cent par- dry rice at an Adventist orphanage in Korea. Elder Clinton Coon to the same work. ticipation was the senior class of Her thanks extend to you who give that such Your conference officers will freely as she may live. 1961, but this group still finished last give counsel and the writer is avail- with $455.16. DISASTER AND FAMINE RELIEF able as the Financial Counselor of Judy Nelson, a junior, and Larry OFFERING—MAY 13 the Columbia Union Conference. Ojala, a freshman, set high marks W. C. MOFFETT "Shotgun" Evangelism Dead, Says Writer TN frontier days of old, and some- times even today, outlaws have used sawed-off shotguns to scatter their shot. It was used as a defense device to put fear and trembling into a group and, strange as it may seem, even in the Seventh-day Adventist scriptions for their colored friends people should be encouraged to pat- Church much of our evangelistic ef- and leaders in education, business, ronize school libraries. Dig into your fort could be classified as "shotgun" and professional fields. It is part of own libraries and bring out some evangelism. We scatter our shot ev- your mission field. of the fine books published by Sev- erywhere without careful, concerted These Times is $2 a year; Message enth-day Adventists. aim, without a regular follow-up magazine, $1.50 a year. Order Everyone can take time to read— program, and without the encourag- through your Book and Bible House to discover the challenge, refresh- ing results that we ought to receive. or your church missionary secretary. ment, and enduring values of the It was with this thought in mind R. J. CHRISTIAN written word. that the editors and the circulation Circulation- Manager, "Message" D. A. ROTH department personnel of the South- and "These Times" ern Publishing Association met to- gether and conceived the idea of placing in These Times and Message National Library Week to Urges Vacation magazines, our two great evangelistic journals, the new type of evange- Be Observed April 16-22 Bible Schools listic approach to be found, begin- NATIONAL Library Week will be MILLIONS of boys and girls, lost and ning January 1, 1961. This is the observed April 16-22. We wish to unsought for! Millions beginning a direct antithesis of "shotgun" evan- draw the attention of our members life of crime, many of whom will live gelism, for in each issue of the jour- in the Columbia Union Conference lives of debauchery. Yes, many of nals there appears a center spread of to this special week devoted to read- these millions are living t o d a y four pages dealing with just one of ing. around and not far distant frorti good our cardinal doctrines each month. Particular emphasis can be placed Seventh-d a y Ad- This program will continue for over on this special week because it fits ventist churches. two years and then be repeated. Each nicely into the Spirit of Prophecy They know nothing article, covering one of the great Year-1961. of God's love; they truths of our church, is being freshly A representative of the National have never seen a written, freshly edited, and freshly Committee for the Observance of Bible, and prayer is illustrated. National Library Week visited my as foreign to them So with great courage we can say office recently and told me that the as a heathen's plea "shotgun" evangelism is dead, for purpose of the week is to encourage for salvation. These Times and Message lifetime reading habits and the use magazines W. J. Harris Is it possible, with are now concentrating with deer- and support of libraries of all kinds this great mission rifle accuracy at human hearts and by everybody. The goal is: "A bet- field at our very finger tips, that we lives. This adds new emphasis to ter-read, better-informed America." could sit in calm complacency and your missionary subscriptions, and The theme is: "For a richer, fuller close the doors of our Sabbath school it puts new force and purpose be- life, READ!" against this great need? The vaca- hind our endeavors to win the lost Reading materials are fundamen- tion Bible school opens a new door of to Christ. While "shotgun" evange- tal tools in religious education. To vast opportunity for Sabbath school lism may be all right with some for help raise the religious literacy of leaders and members to reach out to certain purposes, we serve notice that your church emphasize the use of these unsaved multitudes of boys our journals will be more highly books and libraries during Library and girls. evangelistic and more closely aimed Week this month. Children are susceptible to the toward the finishing of the work. We Churches are encouraged to have Word of God, just as they are like- are not satisfied with just good ar- members take books out of the wise susceptible to the scheming de- ticles in good journals. Carefully ar- church library this month. Young vices of the evil one. Possessing the ranged in proper sequence, these ar- truths of salvation and the means to ticles will be aimed toward definite save multitudes of these little ones, objectives in this crucial hour. The Passover we cannot be irresponsible for their This gives us great courage to come The Exodus eternal destiny. God has given to us to our people and urge a tremen- of that we might give to others the dously increased subscription list for precious water of life eternal. If we both of these journals. My brethren Ancient Israel withhold our light, our lamps will and sisters, if you have loved ones, if Gripping Stories go out and we ourselves will be left you have friends, if you have busi- Which Began on Sunday, March 26 in darkness. This must never be. Let ness associates, Ingathering donors, us lay plans now that the summer Tune in on neighbors that you seek to win to vacation months will find our Sab- Sundays, 10:00-10:15 P.M. the truth, may we urge a large com- bath school faithfully toiling in be- mittal of your funds to missionary WINS, New York City half of vacation Bible school evan- subscriptions for these journals? 1010 on Your Dial gelism. We also strongly urge our white Hebrew Scripture Association Not only will it be a means for churches to sponsor Message sub- bringing salvation to many unsaved 2 COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR children, but it will also be a bless- ing to our own children and our own A Call to Youth Sabbath schools. It will revitalize the spirit of evangelism in the entire By Bruce M. Wickwire church. It will break down prejudice Secretary, Publishing Department, Columbia Union Conference and create good will throughout the community. As a matter of fact, a To the thousands of young people gage which will give more oppor- Sabbath school neglecting this type throughout the Columbia Union tunity for personal growth and de- of soul-winning work loses a tre- Conference we take this occasion to velopment than literature evange- mendous advantage and a wonderful extend an important suggestion. lism. As a college teacher I have blessing. We have never heard of a Our suggestion is based on coun- watched scores of young people ma- vacation Bible school that did not sel from the messenger of the Lord ture in the literature ministry. There bring inspiration and new courage to and from the ex- is no activity in which one can en- all who joined in its soul-saving periences of de- gage as a student that can be more activity. nominational lead- profitable." Elder E. M. Peterson, MV Secre- Last summer more than 1,300 Sab- ers. tary of the Columbia Union Confer- bath schools opened their doors to Mrs. E. G. White ence, counsels: the boys and girls of the community writes: "Let those "I started my canvassing in the and invited them in to study God's who have been in days when a scholarship, or part of Word through vacation Bible school school go out into a scholarship, was a good summer's lessons. More than 108,000 children the field and put to work. Now some young people make enrolled in Seventh-day Adventist a practical use the as many as two and three scholar- vacation Bible schools. Who can knowledgethey ships in one season. There is no finer measure the results of this kind of have gained. If canvassers will do way to work one's way through Sabbath school evangelism? Thou- this, using the ability which God school. sands of non-Adventist children are has given them, seeking counsel from "It was while canvassing that I now attending our regular Sabbath Him, and combining the work of found myself. I was as green as the schools, thousands are enrolled in selling books with personal labor for grass on the New York farm from branch Sabbath schools and Path- the people, their talents will in- which I came. Pushing myself into finder Clubs, and many hundreds are crease by exercise, and they will the canvassing work gave me an taking the Junior learn many practical lessons which experience that changed my whole correspondence lessons. they could not possibly learn in school. The education obtained in personality. From a shy, awkward Pastors, superintendents, Sabbath sort of character, I developed into school officers, call your Sabbath this practical way may properly be termed higher education" (Testi- a person with a bit of self-confi- School Council together and lay dence, at least enough to want to plans for a vacation Bible school this monies for the Church, Vol. 6, pp. 330, 331) . participate in various activities of very summer. Order a vacation Bible school life. school instruction kit, contact your Dr. Winton Beaven, Academic "Canvassing also helped me to find conference Sabbath School Secre- Dean of Washington Missionary my way. I had been in college for tary, get ready early for one of the College, says: "In a world of conformity, where two years, and yet knew not what most wonderful soul-winning ex- I was going to do. After meeting new periences your Sabbath school has the development of the individual ever had. in the group is stressed so heavily, people, becoming acquainted with independent personal development their problems, trying to sell them is often ignored or neglected. Yet a product that would bring blessing each of us will succeed in this life into their lives, I discovered the real WMC Graduate, Dr. J. D. only as a result of his own endeavors purpose for my life, to serve hu- Fox, Certified as and we shall reach the next kingdom manity as a minister of the gospel. only as a result of the character we Canvassing is one of the greatest Brain Surgeon have developed here. There is no life conditioners I know of. I rec- DR. J. DEWITT Fox, a 1944 graduate activity in which a student can en- ommend it to you, not just because of Washington Missionary College it is an excellent and easy way to and currently Editor of Life and give yourself an education, but be- Health magazine, has successfully cause of what it will do for you. passed the examinations of t h e Whether you are interested in med- 1(,r, 01C E icine, ministry, social work, youth American Board of Neurological `CALL SUNDAY Surgery taken at work, business, or whatever it may Yale University. be, canvassing will help you make Dr. Fox has up your mind, and will better pre- moved into a new covering of the brain. In accident pare you for life's responsibilities." office in his home cases, when the covering of the brain We invite you to prayerfully and town of Glendale, is lost, as in gunshot wounds of the carefully consider this important Calif., but continues head, he has successfully replaced door of opportunity to experience to do his editorial this lining with freeze-dried dura. which will help you win souls, work for the His paper read before the com- broaden your personal Christian church's health bined Southern California and San character qualities, and secure for publication. Francisco Neurosurgical Societies you funds for a Christian education Active in neurological surgery cir- was entitled, "Human Dural Homo- in a Seventh-day Adventist school. cles, Dr. Fox recently read a paper grafts" and was very well received For details of the scholarship plan on some original surgical research as a new technique in handling this consult your conference Publishing using human freeze-dried dura, the type of injury. Department Secretary. APRIL 13, 1961, VOL. 66, NO. 15 3 as? Construction Progress on New BMA Buildin PeimsyInv* • News Notes • GROUND—BREAKING services were held for the erection of a new church building in West Chester, Pa., on Tuesday afternoon, April 4. Elder Arthur Kiesz, Conference President; and Emil Hagele, Treasurer, were guests at this special service. This event climaxes long years of waiting for the West Chester membership, as they now plan to move forward in the construction of their new church home. • The Missionary Volunteer Week of Prayer was held throughout the churches of the East Left: partial view of a section of the auditorium from inside the classroom area of the new Conference March 18-25. Special Administration Building at Blue Mountain Academy. Right: two workmen erect partition walls services were held for the youth in in one of the wings of the new Administration Building. the churches, church schools, and homes of individual members. This program, under the direction of the special week is held each year in co- Conference Missionary Volunteer WMC SINGING GROUP TO operation with the National Youth Secretary, featured a Singspiration, VISIT CHURCHES Week of the Seventh-day Adventist special music, and the story of Des- The Madrigal Singers of Washington Church. mond T. Doss. Missionary College will appear in the following locations in the East Penn- • The Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, • Pastor Herbert Roehn of the sylvania Conference: Stairville, Drums, Beaumont, and Philadelphia German Church will April 21, 7:30 P.M.—Williamsport, Pa., Tunkhannock young people enjoyed begin six months of radio messages Church, 50 East Second Avenue, an afternoon of fellowship and music for the German people of the Phil- South Williamsport, Pa. at t h e Wilkes-Barre Seventh-day adelphia area, beginning Wednesday April 22, 11:00 A.M.—Wilkes-Barre Seventh-day Adventist Church, 17 Adventist Church on March 25. The afternoon, April 26. This will be a Second Avenue, Kingston, Pa. April 22, 4:00 P.M.—Allentown Sev- enth-day Adventist Church, Twenty- second and Tilghman Street. EAST PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE-WIDE April 22, 8:00 P.M.—Blue Mountain YOUTH RALLY AND MUSIC FESTIVAL Academy, Hamburg, Pa. Church members within driving dis- MAY 5-6 tance are invited to hear these tal- ented musicians, 12 in number, with Friday, 7:30 P.M., Hampden Seventh-day Adventist Church Glenn Cole as director. Hampden Boulevard at Windsor Street, Reading, Pa. Sabbath, 9:30-9:45 P.M., Gov. Mifflin High School Auditorium new attempt to reach the German 1 Waverley Street, Shillington, Reading, Pa. people of Philadelphia and Camden GUEST MINISTER with the message for this time and to locate them among the masses of Elder A. C. Fearing, Ministerial Dept., General Conference nationalities that comprise the pop- ulation of the Philadelphia area. The PLUS program will be heard each week on • Missionaries • Blue Mountain Academy orchestra station WTEL, 850 kilocycles origi- • Mass investiture • Tumbling teams nating in Philadelphia at 2:00 P.M. • Special music • Church school choirs • T h e Koch-A d a m s-Upchurch MASS YOUTH CHOIR evangelistic team began its spring series of meetings in Lancaster on Directed by John N. Morgan and Dalton D. Baldwin

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4 COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR Sunday night, April 9. The support as a result of this work. Already Bi- of these meetings by your prayers ble studies are being given in Ta- WMC Concert Band will be greatly appreciated. Services koma Park as a result of this work' will be held nightly for the first in an area not far from the Sligo Appointments week, and four nights a week there- Church. April 21, Friday, 7:30 P.M. (sacred). after in the new Cloud Cathedral re- "Hundreds and thousands were Shenandoah Valley Academy cently purchased for evangelistic seen visiting families and opening April 22, Sabbath, 11:00 A.M. (sacred). purposes. before them the Word of God."— Staunton, Dove St. and Windsor Lake Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 9. April 22, Sabbath, 4:00 P.M. (sacred). We desire this prophecy to come true Lynchburg, 2009 Park Ave. April 22, Saturday, 8:00 P.M. (secu- in our day. lar). Roanoke, 1701 Memorial Ave- S.A.V.E.S. PUBLIC nue otomac RELATIONS SECRETARY April 23, Sunday, 7:30 P.M. (secular). Richmond, 3901 Patterson Ave. New Missionary Protect Greater Washington Area At Sligo Church Osborn was the officiating minister. Welfare Report Reflects S.A.V.E.S. — Sligo Audio Visual In the bridal party were Sally Evangelistic Society) is a volunteer Remarkable Activity Eastman, maid of honor; Carol! Wood, Diane Meister, and Carlene group of missionary-minded folk THE following is the 1960 report Jones, bridesmaids. David Slater, who are taking seriously the gospel of the Greater Washington Health brother of the groom, best man; commission. Richard O'Ffill of Wash- and Welfare Service. Herbert Tyler, Louis Negretti, John ington Missionary College gives the There were 4,948 calls for help- Gallian, Kenneth Sturm, and Ron- following résumé of it. 3,957 for adults and 997 for children. ald Rowand, ushers; Patty Westberg, "We just take this little booklet A total of 12,542 articles of clothing, sister of the bride, flower girl; and which has the names and addresses 2,436 articles of food, and 2,410 pieces Douglas Slater, younger brother of of the families who live on a city of literature were given in response. block and we call at each of these the groom, Bible bearer. Elder E. D. Dick, Coordinator; his homes. We say something like this: Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Slater have associate, Elder G. I. Butler; and `Hello, Mrs. Jones. I am Richard made their home in Takoma Park their associates have done a remark- O'Ffill and this is Deane Nelson. We where he is a pre-dental student at able piece of work with the compar- have stopped by with a leaflet from Washington Missionary College and atively meager facilities at their dis- the Good Neighbor Literature Club she is a secretary for the U. S. Inter- posal. for your Sunday reading. We know nal Revenue Department. that you will enjoy it.' Then we give JOHN OSBORN them one of these nice little tracts (Com, received March 15, 1961.) and go on our way. We use Good Wedding Neighbor Literature Club because this happens to be the tract series MARILYN WESTBERG, daughter of "" Program we are using. It is also a good, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Westberg of On Winston-Salem Station friendly introduction. Takoma Park, was united in mar- "Then, we faithfully mark this lit- riage to Aaron G. Slater, son of Mr. THE It Is Written program began tle booklet each time, indicating and Mrs. Aaron Slater of North Hal- at Winston-Salem, N. C., on Sunday, which tract we left, who came to the edon, N. J., on Sunday, December 26, March 19. It is being scheduled each door, whether it was received in a 1960, in the Takoma Park Seventh- week from 12:00 noon to 12:30 P.M. friendly or indifferent manner, etc. day Adventist Church. Elder John The station is WSJS-TV, Channel 12, In this way, we have an accurate record of response from every home. Literature Evangelists With Highest Delivery Totals This helps us to know which ones will respond to the invitation to see our free Bible films in their home. "There are just five tracts in the series. This means that every home is visited five times by each team every second Sabbath and receives five pieces of literature. On our fifth visit we tell them that it will be the last time we shall be calling at their home, that we are going to give them a beautiful little book called Steps to Christ which has proved t o be a blessing to many families, and we would also like to extend an invita- tion to have someone come to their Five faithful literature evangelists of the Potomac Conference are pictured here for outstanding home and show films on the same work in 1960. At the left is J. H. Creighton who delivered $22,000 worth of literature, and was second highest in deliveries in the Columbia Union Conference. Mrs. Margaret Hogan and Biblical topics as the tracts." Mrs. Jeannette Collett are next. They delivered over $10,000 worth of literature. This is a In Capetown, South Africa, where noble record. Mr. and Mrs. W. Y. Young did an outstanding job in placing the largest number of -a similar plan is being followed, Spirit of Prophecy books in the Potomac Conference. Notice the happy expression of each of there are 100 teams going out every these soul winners. God may be speaking to you to enter the work. We should be happy to hear from you. other Sabbath. Mr. Hart states that I. W. Young they baptized 35 persons last year Publishing Secretary, Potomac Conference APRIL 13, 1961, VOL. 66, NO. 15 5 and it covers much of the southern family groups who work unitedly to Virginia area. send the gospel message to the ends Those living close enough for of the earth. viewing are hereby notified that this strong evangelistic program will be a blessing to you and for your evan- Cincinnati Students Active gelistic endeavors. "Your Bible and You" On Sharon Station In Fund Raising est ANOTHER radio program began on MORE than $1,800 in Ingathering Sunday, March 26, at 9:05 A.M., 790 funds was raised by the 54 students Pennsylvania kilocycles, at Sharon, Pa. Elder W. H. a n d teachers of t h e Cincinnati • Carey is conducting the broadcast, Church school during the 1960 Christmas season. In spite of t h e An Ingathering Family entitled "Your Bible and You," as part of an evangelistic program snow and zero weather, they partic- THERE are many family groups which will be climaxed by a series ipated enthusiastically in the In- throughout the West Pennsylvania of public meetings in May. The pre- gathering program as they joined Conference who year after year dem- vious dates listed as April 23 to May with the caroling bands or used the onstrate their consecration to the 14 were incorrect. musical caroling cans. work of God by outstanding Ingath- Those within hearing distance of In the past nine years students of ering achievements. One such group this program will want to tune in the school have raised a yearly aver- is the Harold Cowell family, four of and drop a card to the station ex- age of nearly $2,000 for the church's whom are in the accompanying pic- pressing appreciation. These cards or missionary program. ture. letters will be helpful for all of the Leading the school in solicitations Mr. and Mrs. Cowell solicited over radio and TV programs now being were grades five to seven who more $300. Eleven-year-old Sam received released in our conference. than tripled their goal by raising the Silver Vanguard award. Seven- F. W. WERNICK nearly $875. Grades eight and nine teen-year-old Terry, a Blue Moun- Radio and TV Secretary more than doubled their goal with tain Academy student, missing from $725. The first four grades exceeded the above picture, solicited nearly their goal with a total of $225. The $50. Also missing is 14-year-old school per-capita total is nearly $35. Sandra who raised over $100. Spot Reports Five of the students received the The star solicitor, however, was • As disclosed by released reports Jasper Wayne award: Jerry Chinn, little six-year-old Gil. When Gil, at the end of the first two months of sixth grade, Bobby Reynolds and who was taken along for the ride, 1961, Charles Wiles is leading all Johnny Taylor, seventh grade, insisted on Ingathering, his father, other literature evangelists of the Tommy Brougham and Phillip Lach- owing to Gil's age, reluctantly sub- West Pennsylvania Conference in meier, eighth grade. Allen Siegel, mitted to his plea. Gil visited the first sales with a total of $2,085.30. seventh grade, received the Crown Vanguard $100 award and three stu- four homes alone and returned to his H. C. Morgan, Publishing Secre- dents, the Diamond Vanguard $75 surprised parents with $2.65. On tary, reports that there have been award: Bruce Egbert, eighth grade, Christmas eve he solicited $13 in less four more baptisms in Erie as a re- Peter Karapondo, fourth grade, and than one hour. Gil solicited a total sult of the work of literature evan- Jeffrey Taylor, third grade. Ken- of almost $40 which swelled the fam- gelists in that area. ily total above the $500 mark for the neth Cox, ninth grade, and Ronnie present campaign. • A teacher and six students of Hubbard, eighth grade, received the Westminster College were visitors at Golden Vanguard $50 award and 13 May God continue to bless all of the Sabbath services of the New Car- these consecrated West Pennsylvania more students earned t h e Silver lisle Church recently as a part of a Vanguard $25 award. religious research program. Follow- Many of the students have also ing the service, a discussion period been active in the last year in rais- was held in the home of Elder W. H. ing funds for the new school which Carey, Pastor of the church. Both is to be built in Cincinnati in the students and teacher plan to return next few months. Nearly $300 has for more information. been turned in to the building fund • Thirteen consecrated youth, of- through t h e saving of sales t a x ficial delegates of the West Pennsyl- stamps, collecting scrap metal, and vania Conference, attended the re- the selling of candy, grocery remind- cent Columbia Union Conference ers, and needles. Teachers and stu- Youth Bible Conference held in dents are eagerly looking forward Washington, D. C. to enjoying the facilities of the new • Mrs. Elizabeth Vreeland is wel- school next fall. comed to the staff of secretarial J. BENTON TAYLOR workers in the Conference office. She Principal, Cincinnati Church School replaces Mrs. Eleanor Quigley who is now located at Van Nuys, Calif. • A Pathfinder investiture service Hillsboro Members Buy was held in the Pittsburgh Shady- New Church Property side Church on March 10 by Elder Dale Ingersoll, MV Secretary of the MEMBERS of the Hillsboro congre- Conference, and Carl Hartman, Path- gation have completed transactions Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cowell and their chil- dren, Samuel (left) and Gil. finder leader of the church. on the purchase of property and a 6 COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR supply s o a p, washcloths, towels, toothpaste and like articles to the patients. Such gifts are greatly ap- preciated because the state does not / hesapeake supply such articles. However, the Lakewood ladies de- Last Day Perils— termined they would do more than just visit and give needed toilet ar- A Warning ticles to the patients. They plan IT is common knowledge among us parties with activities that allow pa- that the day of the Lord's return has tient participation. been delayed by the unreadiness of Staff members at the hospital have His people. The angels were commis- thanked the Dorcas Welfare Society sioned to hold back the winds from group many times for their visits their final work of destruction "till and especially for the parties they we have sealed the servants of our Elder Stanley Hyde (left), Pastor of the Hills- arrange for each visit. God in their foreheads." boro Church, is pictured receiving the deed to property recently purchased by the Hills- MRS. BETTY J. CLARKE The Spirit of Prophecy clearly boro congregation for a new church home. Leader, Lakewood Dorcas Welfare depicts the catalog of sins keeping Handing the deed to Elder Hyde is the former Society the church from its final triumph. owner of the property, John Brown. What need, then, does the church have for those to arise among us cir- building which they will remodel culating pages and reams of quota- for a house of worship. Valentines for "Faith tions from the Bible and Spirit of A 30-by-50-foot concrete-a n d - For Today" Prophecy, pointing out the sins and steel building, located on a half-acre failures of modern Israel and its of land on U. S. Route 50 at the west DEAR ELDER REEDER: About 10 days ago I received a let- leaders? Indeed, such persons do edge of Hillsboro, has been pur- more harm than good. ter from Elder Ernest Wendth of chased by the congregation. A por- It is to be expected that as near Faith for Today telling what some tion of the one-story structure will the end as we are Satan will work of our church schools have done in be reserved for Dorcas Society ac- with great cunning to use men who giving a valentine love offering for tivities. The remainder will be used may be ever so sincere to develop Faith for Today rather than spend- for a worship sanctuary that will disunity and dissension within our ing their money for valentines. provide seating for approximately ranks. The enemy can produce false We three teachers here in Worth- 100 persons. prophets within the church as well ington read this story to our 63 stu- A large parking lot on the prem- as without. But think what a differ- dents and the children suggested ises, already graveled and ready for ence it would be were all these men that we try it here. Someone in each use, will provide ample off-street to spend their time, their mimeo- room made a container for the offer- parking for all attending services in graphs, their printing presses in ing. the new building. soul-searching labors for those wres- This all started on Monday, Feb- Pastor Stanley Hyde states that tling with sin in the highways and ruary 6, and we did not know if renovation work began during the byways, presenting to them the sim- much would come of the idea in just week of March 12. ple truths of the love of God and one week's time. The teachers did His plan to save sinners. not encourage the students to ask their parents for money, but sug- Jesus promised that "ye shall know them by their fruits." With no Lakewood Dorcas Society gested that they bring money of their thought of unkindness or pride, just Helps Hospital Patients own. I was chosen to call for the offer- supposing that overnight, by some MEMBERS of the Lakewood Dorcas ing on Sabbath. Before the deacons unusual event, all the so-called re- Welfare Society have taken on a new came forward, one student from each formers, self-appointed heralders of project. classroom came on the platform and "new light," offshoots, grumblers, Last April the group began regu- presented a valentine offering. The critics, complainers, and the like, lar monthly visits to a women's ward boxes were opened and their con- were suddenly to disappear, and at t h e State Mental Hospital in tents quickly counted. The total their writings with them, how many Cleveland. Part of their project is to was $51.60. missions, clinics, dispensaries, sani- tariums, church schools, academies, Everyone in the church seemed impressed, and I am quite sure that colleges, hospitals, and churches many gave more after seeing what would shut down? How many in mis- the children had done on their own. sion lands, in the prison houses of sin, in evangelistic crusades and bap- Sincerely yours, tismal classes, in famine, in disease, VERNON HARRIS in disaster-ridden areas, or in jail for the truth, would even know it? listen And yet, are not all these encom- the every 1 passed in the work that Jesus Him- Sunday self outlined for His church to do? Voice of Are not all these the very works of The above picture shows a few of the Lake- mercy that reflect the likeness of our wood Church ladies preparing gifts for a spe- Prophecy cial Christmas party they held in the State Lord in His church? Mental Hospital in Cleveland. Left to right: It is my privilege to visit different Mrs. Eva Wilson, Mrs. Betty Clarke, Mrs. churches each week and to observe Aidren Thurber (the pastor's wife), and Mrs. Gladys Dixon. in our members and the church as a

APRIL 13, 1961, VOL. 66, NO. 15 7 The Lord lays upon no man a mes- day Adventist Church on the week- Musical Variety sage that will discourage and dis- end of February 24, 25, and 26 to hearten the church. He reproves, He participate in a sectional Sabbath Program rebukes, He chastens; but it is only school rally and workshop. "WAGON WHEELS" that He may restore and approve at Personnel contributing to the suc- (Oregon Trail-1845) last" (Testimonies to Ministers, p. 23; cess of the meetings included Elder italics mine). F. L. Peterson, Associate Executive Spencerville Academy Secretary of the General Conference, Gymnasium "There is no need to doubt, to be fearful that the work will not suc- who brought a fresh report of his APRIL 15, 8:00 P.M. ceed. God is at the head of the work, recent trip to the Far East; Elder and He will set everything in order. Tickets Sold at Door Refreshments (Western Style) If matters need adjusting at the head of the work, God will attend to that, On Sale and work to right every wrong. Let Everyone Welcome us have faith that God is going to carry the noble ship which bears the people of God safely into port."— whole the fruitage of the labors of Spiritual Minis-try, Vol. 2, p. 390. those whose writings are often so God's cause kept its divine course high-sounding. Their fruits are quite through Bible times, the Dark Ages, the opposite of the Lord's plan for the great Reformation, and the birth His church. Note these words, "I am of this movement; is it unable to do instructed to say to Seventh-day Ad- so during its hour of final triumph? Photo by Pinkney ventists the world over, God has No, indeed! Listen to this: "In the Left to right: Mrs. Mamie Lindo, Mrs. Rosa called us as a people to be a peculiar closing work we shall meet with Kilby, Mrs. Pauline Best, and Mrs. Helen Sugland pictured with displays used to em- treasure unto Himself. He has ap- perils that we know not how to deal phasize their Sabbath-afternoon demonstra- pointed that His church on earth with, but let us not forget that the tions. shall stand perfectly united in the three great powers of heaven are Spirit and counsel of the Lord of working, that a divine hand is on the hosts to the end of time" (Spiritual wheel, and that God will bring His Ministry, Vol. 2, p. 397; italics mine). purposes to pass" (Spiritual Minis- Never forget it, there is no unity try, Vol. 2, p. 391; italics mine). among the critics, offshoots, reform- Let us thank God that He is well ers, etc., and certainly they do not able to do this; and He depends on unite the church! How well this fits no man. In this perilous hour, it is in with the plan of Satan to sow dis- time for us to shut out all other in- cord, division, discouragement, sus- fluences, and each day shut ourselves picion, distrust, along with false in with our Saviour for the quiet Photo by Pinkney revival, to the extent that the contin- study of His word and His testimony, Platform officials contributing to the three- ual teaching by every member of day Sabbath school rally and workshop in- casting our helpless souls on His di- cluded (left to right): Elder D. B. Simons, the church of the simple truths of vine mercy. "None will ever perish Allegheny Conference Sabbath School Secre- God's last message of mercy becomes while they do this" (Patriarchs and tary and chairman of the meetings; Elder overshadowed and lost. Prophets," p. 203). Eric B. Hare of the General Conference Sab- Much is being said about the lat- bath School Department; Elder F. L. Peterson, "However imperfect and sinful we Associate Secretary of the General Confer- ter rain. Now, just what is the pur- may be, the Lord holds out to us the ence, guest speaker for the worship hour; pose of the latter rain? The Lord offer of partnership with Himself. He Elder 0. A. Troy of the General Conference Sabbath School Department; Elder J. F. tells us it is to prepare the church invites us to come under the divine for its final conflict in which the Street, Allegheny Conference, Pastor of the instruction, that, uniting with Christ, Bridgeton, N. J., district. Elder A. V. Pinkney greatest harvest of souls will be real- we may work the works of God" was the speaker at the opening devotional ized, and to make ready His church (Desire of Ages, p. 297). service. to meet the Lord. Then, how does the Regardless of what any man says, latter rain come? this is the divine prescription for the "The church must arouse to action. people of God in these last hours of The Spirit of God can never come in great peril. God help us each to heed until she prepares the way." Soul- it well and put all our trust in Him. winning activity must be revived. A. B. BUTLER The church is never so concerned over its failures and spiritual drouth as it is when praying and working for the salvation of friends, neigh- bors, and relatives. Earnest, active llegheny labor for souls by every member will A bring the revival, the reformation, Sabbath School Workshops the "loud cry." Held in Four Cities Photo by Pinkney Our schools, institutions, confer- Allegheny Conference Sabbath School Secre- tary Elder Donald B. Simons (left) examines MoRE than 200 Sabbath school ences, and churches have made mis- devices made by Kenneth Robinson, gifted takes, and will continue to make teachers and officers of churches in creator of many visual Sabbath school goal them as long as finite beings like my- eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, devices, as he applies a sheet of white flan- self must carry responsibilities; but Delaware, Maryland, Washington, nel to the board. -Dr. Owen A. Troy of the thanks to God, "He wounds only that D. C., and Virginia assembled in the General Conference Sabbath School Depart- ment also examines one of several devices He may heal, not cause to perish. Baltimore Berea Temple Seventh- displayed. 8 COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR Photo by PinicheY More than 200 Sabbath school officers and teachers attended the Sabbath school workshop held at the Berea Temple in Baltimore, Md., with Elder W. M. Fordham and his Sabbath school as host. The photograph was taken on the steps of Berea Temple, corner of Madison Avenue and Robert Street.

Eric B. Hare and Dr. Owen A. Troy ate numbers adapted to stress Sab- In a separate assembly approxi- of the General Conference Sabbath bath school interests. mately 50 or 60 Sabbath school su- School Department; Elder A. V. Instruction a n d demonstration perintendents and secretaries en- Pinkney, Allegheny Conference Ed- talks included Elder Simons' mim- gaged in an intensive discussion of ucational, MV, Public Relations, eographed syllabus, "Hints for a the organizational and evangelistic and Temperance Secretary; Elder Healthy Sabbath School Year," phases of the Sabbath school under D. B. Simons, Allegheny Conference which emphasized over-all organiza- the chairmanship of Elder Simons. Sabbath School, Home Missionary, tion and operation of a successful Another extremely practical fea- and Industrial Relations Secretary, soul-winning Sabbath school pro- ture of the Sabbath school gathering who was chairman of the meetings; gram. Mrs. Mamie Lindo geared her was a period provided for "device Mrs. Helen Sugland, experienced demonstration, "Three Little Words," exchange." Dozens of Sabbath school leader of children's divisions; Mrs. to kindergarten needs. For the Pri- goal devices assembled from various Mamie Lindo, Kindergarten and mary Department Mrs. Rosa Kilby churches by Kenneth Robinson and Cradle Roll workshop leader; Mrs. demonstrated the topic, "God's Mrs. Helen Sugland provided useful Rosa Kilby, Primary Division work- Treasures." suggestions for promoting various shop leader; and Mrs. Pauline Best Elder Eric B. Hare in the junior Sabbath school goals such as attend- and Kenneth Robinson who pre- presentation, "Come, Learn of Me," ance, offering, membership, etc. Ken- sented instruction and demonstra- stressed principles of teaching such neth Robinson, who had personally tions. as holding interest, use of visual created or made many of the de- On Friday night Elder Simons wel- aids, and pupil participation as a vices, and Mrs. Pauline Best took comed the delegates and introduced means of imparting lasting influence. time to demonstrate their use to the the guest devotional speaker, Elder For senior teachers Dr. 0. A. Troy keen interest of the delegates. A. V. Pinkney, Educational Secretary discussed "Dynamic Teaching," Les- A real asset to the success of the of the Allegheny Conference. son I. Because of Mrs. Helen Sug- workshop was the special book dis- On Sabbath morning at 9:30 the land's throat difficulty, Mrs. Pauline play provided by Elder L. W. Brant- Baltimore Berea Sabbath School Best substituted to present her gen- ley, Allegheny Conference Book and conducted the program with the su- eral demonstration, "The Three R's." Bible House Manager. Mr. Brantley perintendent, Mrs. Clara Thomas, in A full and helpful day terminated reports that $165 worth of books and charge. Participants included Prof. with the showing of the motion pic- supplies was sold. A. Banks, Elder Simons, Elder F. L. ture, "Links in the Gospel Chain of The Baltimore workshop con- Peterson, a musical selection by Mrs. Inter-America," and the reshowing cluded a series of successful Sabbath Grace Johnson, and closing remarks of "The Cry of New Guinea." school workshops recently conducted by Elder Troy. The morning worship "Christian Story Telling" by Elder in the Allegheny Conference. Several message was delivered by Elder Eric E. B. Hare, depicting story-telling of the veteran instructors said this B. Hare of the General Conference technique, was a most engaging dem- was the finest Sabbath school work- Sabbath School Department. onstration before the entire assem- shop that they had ever experienced. Elder W. M. Fordham, host pastor, bly to start the Sunday-morning Previous workshops were recently and his officers and members did an session at 10:00 o'clock. Following conducted in Pittsburgh where Elder effective job in locating, feeding, this feature, the balance of the day Nelson Bliss is pastor, in the Cleve- and making the visitors' stay pleas- was devoted to separate workshops land Glenville Church of which ant. A delicious and appetizing meal for kindergarten, primary, junior, Elder C. D. Brooks is Pastor, and was served by the Berea Temple and senior teachers where teachers the Washington, D. C., First Church Dorcas Society ladies, under the participated in the actual making of of which Elder Paul Cantrell is Pas- leadership of Mrs. Clarice Gibbons. teaching aids, devices, song illustra- tor. In the afternoon the Harmonaires tions, filing of teaching material, et D. B. SIMONS Quartet of Harrisburg, managed by cetera. Demonstrations depicted the Sabbath School and Home Mission- James Ravenelle, sang two appropri- practical use of aids constructed. ary Secretary, Allegheny Conference

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1. I T E it A 11-6 111-4 tr der - A Sill the Lord Would Have His PeopleDo at This Time. -ELLEN WHITE "The Church must give her attention to the canvassing work."-E. G. White. REPORT FOR FEBRUARY, 1961 B. M. WICKWIRE, UNION CONFERENCE PUBLISHING SECRETARY ALLEGHENY OHIO POTOMAC Name Hrs. Deis. Cum. Dels. Name Hrs. Dels. Cum. Dels. Name Firs. Dels. Cum. Dels.

C. M. Willis, Publishing Secretary P. A. Bernet, Publishing Secretary I. W. Young, Publishing Secretary T. S. Barber, Asst. Publishing Secretary A. A. Wilson, Asst. Publishing Secretary J. B. Douglas, Jr., Asst. Publishing Secretary L. Jackson 110 425.25 830.25 George D. Rogers, Asst. Publishing Secretary Melvin R. Lyon, Asst. Publishing Secretary C. Jenkins 144 365.21 735.25 Carol Burr 10 225.00 225 00 H. Freeman 130 83.15 305.80 Donald Butcher 8.00 Mr., Mrs. W. L. Bigelow 128 413.88 443.88 Cincinnati auxiliary 128 805.95 1051.60 F. A. Cadle 62 213.96 451.72 L. E. 10 540.00 790.00 H. Dell 119 250.80 250.80 Mark Clay 87 640.88 840.88 Monty Burns 467.70 2717.70 A. Hughes 109 185.80 508.60 S. E. Curry 25 146.00 146.00 William D. Cookran 88 317.45 516.65 F. Roberts 107 162.70 162.70 Claude Diehl 162 608.30 1135.00 Jeannette Collett 109 665.80 977.35 E. Larkin 105 182.20 249.95 Don Dietrich 7 33.00 33 00 Ruth Cooper 10 17.00 17.00 0. McLemore 68 140.00 281.50 Eugene Donohoe 81 249.33 365.19 Creighton 132 2068.75 2880.55 C. Bowens 55 105.30 190.40 Bessie Dreier 9 36.95 65.25 Dwight Davis 19 398.40 398.40 A. Davenport 53 152.50 297.50 Betty Dudley 33.00 J. B. Douglas, Sr. 79 358.30 709.90 J. Myrick 50 95.00 95.00 Mrs. 0. A. Eaton 14.00 T. C. Douglas 28 129.30 129.30 B. Smith 41 111.25 111.25 Hiram Eley 139 354.39 504.24 Roy Eckert 47 117.30 135.00 I. Wong 41 71.25 71.25 Blossom Fenner 106 144.05 267.50 M. L. Fields 2 2.20 3.40 Part-time workers 392 815.25 1218.23 James F. Fenner 165 863.00 1248.00 Walter Frizzell 159 240.20 318.95 Ott Gallion 164 1106.37 1130.97 Grace M. Grace 124 333.65 540.30 M. L. Barber, Asst. Publishing Secretary Ted Henderson 97 420.00 974.75 L. Ammons 198 701.40 942.90 Mrs. Carl Gee 45 87.96 145.14 Lottie Graham 10 55.50 77.50 Margaret Hogan 124 552.90 927.00 G. Hodge 185 93.35 303.35 Anna G. Hunt 106 406.75 692.45 E. Walton 172 600.78 845.93 Emerson Hanawalt 45 182.70 182.70 Wilbur Hargreaves 80 402.12 668.22 T. E. Leffel 12 66.50 87.83 T. Johnson 172 74.30 74.30 Aileen Lindamood 30 M. Patterson 142 554.75 1055.50 Doris Headley 16.50 Carl Hencye 5.00 Sherwood Pangborn 82 510.80 510.80 N. Jenkins 122 291.04 409.23 Thelma Pangborn 121 1055.37 1546.27 A. Moore 115 279.75 557.75 Gladys Hoagland 3 1.50 18.05 Clement Horsfall 76 460.75 1384.75 Charles Reep 171 393.80 776.57 W. Hudson 104 82.40 216.50 Jewell Sprague 12 15.90 15.90 H. Jackson 96 50.20 91.30 James F. Jones 33.00 Mary Jean Kidd 10 24.60 24.85 H. R. Sparks 81 171.60 3E11.40 M. Mitchell 92 63.30 169.85 Yosh Takata 14 35.00 35.00 L. Hawkins 89 207.60 282.45 George Lesco 108 467.50 483.85 Aubrey Luikart 163 327.73 332.73 Carl Tanksley 48 221.55 682.20 A. Humphreys 75 104.50 149.00 Elder F. E. Thumwood 5 41.50 45.50 P. Coleman, Jr. 63 147.10 154.20 Magazine Route Plan 170.15 Mabel Maxwell 437.70 Helen Tice 2 14.50 25.50 J. Boyd 61 99.15 148.05 J. G. Vasko 100 462.75 914.35 E. S. Battle 45 166.16 306.06 E. W. Mohler, Jr. 4 7.25 Roe M. Nelson 163 1082.35 1739.29 Erald Wheeler 70 117.30 117.30 L. Finch 42 92.15 92.15 B. E. Woods 125 320.50 348.55 Part-time workers 386 1100.41 1602.98 Ruth Polio 103 283.50 887.00 Eva Pangborn 42 195.25 310.00 Sam Young 6 90.00 90.00 G. W. Anderson, Asst. Publishing Secretary William Pearson Mr., Mrs. W. H. Young 151 475.71 846.21 Williams boys 178 771.10 1295.40 281 494.70 509.70 Robert L. Petrey 98 1315.61 2306.11 Students A. Williams 205 493.90 643.90 Wendell Poole Cheerie Lou Capman 3 7.00 20.00 0 Dunn 115 945.40 1930.40 202 900.00 2185.00 David Prager 17 241.10 435.10 Linda Gay Capman 3 8.50 28.00 M. Dunn 202 553.45 1497.55 Wilma Rafferty Roger Tatum 5 8.50 19.00 T. Trawick 84 43.10 100.70 194 384.65 857.25 Cecilio Reyes 67.00 Dorman boys 6.70 6.70 D. Lewis 146 463.90 768.79 Dorothy Rich - J. Craig 55 506.99 522.92 Totals 2303 11503.06 19679.66 136 89.10 153.50 E. Sehnoebelen 6 36.20 63.40 C. Craig 132 68.70 87.90 Helen Smith 2 D. Bowers 112.50 112.50 119 340.90 340.90 Anna Spicer 110 538.50 974.90 C. Hartle 113 174.33 174.33 William Forcer WEST PENNSYLVANIA H. Handy 4 33.00 33.00 61 180.10 372.70 Merle Toalston 205 575.85 1190.85 H. C. Morgan, Publishing Secretary B. Dickerson 50 61.00 204.60 Emery Venis 90 238.28 501.91 William Reynolds, Jr., Asst. Publishing Secretary Ebenezer auxiliary 346.13 49 216.23 Wilma Widmer 61 109.25 183.00 Accumulated sales 150.00 150.00 M. Fisher 45 59.00 116.30 Cecil Wolcott 158 953.65 1883.25 H. Drayton 278.10 Clara Adams 34 283.00 382_60 41 137.70 Joan Woods 1 15.95 15.95 Robert Bair 128 242.73 400.46 A. Alston 40 143.10 143.10 Elbert Woodworth 11 1239.85 Part-time workers 222 1178.30 2282.59 Robert Baker 148 736.60 A worker 180,00 Stanley Barton 10 8.00 124.10 C. D. Morris, Asst. Publishing Secretary Totals 3064 14629.17 24988.37 E. S. Campbell 153 119.40 156.00 P. Clement 276 519.90 721.18 Mrs. Alice Cook 72 314.75 314.75 L. Nelson 183 353.30 849.15 Emma Hershelman 68 202.50 405.00 W. Tucker 162 360.77 464.57 Harlan Holland 13 45.69 45.69 D. Morris 157 1309.01 1897.56 EAST PENNSYLVANIA Richard Lange 75 187.50 187.50 M. Yarborough 140 438_00 623.00 Ken O'Guin, Publishing Secretary Harry Palmer 70 549.35 L. Griffin 137 329.85 419.50 Stewart Rhoda, Asst Publishing Secretary A. L. Pangborn 35 154.80 203.55 Richmond auxiliary 123 605.00 1152.81 Clifford Okuno, Asst. Publishing Secretary William Reynolds, Sr. 11 120.90 120.90 A. Bannister 111 265.75 418.20 Blanche Banks 10 166.80 166.80 David Robinson 109 167.60 305.00 Washington auxiliary 98 347_43 1128.43 Charles Baumgartner 50 60.20 328.70 Mrs. D. Thompson 7 7.25 7.25 M. Whitehead 96 162.20 224.70 Sterling R. Bless 76 706.90 1120.35 C. W. White 140 220.45 252.60 W. Sanders 90 175.90 307.75 Mrs. Walter Boyle 18 3.50 3.50 Charles Wiles 129 1344.00 2085.30 V. Maddox 84 160.27 238.27 Arthur Brandt 133 549.82 1031.22 Elsie Williams 4 8.25 12.75 A. Arrington 80 248.00 998.00 Minerva Brobst 18 94.75 149.00 Mary Woodkirk 124 494.50 626.80 I. Crockett 73 134.65 250.90 Nina E. Cushman 44 280.95 675.74 Clema Yates 125 41.10 41.10 C. Parrish 51 111.75 218.60 H. E. Doerr, Jr. 133 874.70 1500.00 Totals 1455 4849.02 7659.55 Annapolis auxiliary 48 94.83 261.83 Wellington Eckenroth 26 613.50 613.50 D. Hubbard 45 270.00 424.90 Frank Farkash 47 326.00 992.60 L. Jones 45 151.65 168.15 James Finn 41 707.90 2329.00 L. Taylor 43 168.30 196.40 Earl Foster 4 63.30 114.60 NEW JERSEY Part-time workers 151 337.10 542.81 Mrs. Evelyn Garnet 7 100.10 100.10 Olen Gilliam, Publishing Secretary Totals 8291 21142.87 Melvin Haas 74 586.05 850.75 Gordon Barnes 160 1295.76 2197.14 Muriel Habig 15 180.20 265.20 Kathe Bohrner 6 92.40 184.75 Joseph Jankowski 113 1000.26 1964.76 Frank Camodeca 36.00 WEST VIRGINIA Robert Kershner 128 627.50 1126.70 Esther Dadura 30 332.20 437.00 L. A. Bierlien, Publishing Secretary A colporteur 20 73.25 72.25 Milton Detweiler 17 Audrey Bierlien 1 99.60 198.20 Amos Martin 108 690.45 1145.15 Edwin 0. Glenn 160 927.33 1638.17 Theda Brannon 22 51.00 Frances O'Guin 4 142.20 142.20 Ruth Ann Jones 25.00 Glenn Cos 96 1192.75 1192.25 Harley Pharoah 192 795.00 1386.02 William Kelley 197 569.60 756.80 L. & J. Ferrell 36 305.30 305.30 George Reiter 76 591.79 904.62 Ruth Leeman 12 101.95 101.95 S. B. Freeman 1 99.60 199.20 Mrs. Alma Ritter 42 152.84 170.31 Lillian Loderstedt 36 420.30 512.30 Lillian Harold 75 46/.55 990.90 Aquila Schaeffer 35.75 Eileen Manzano 30 291.30 309.10 Mrs. Charles Moran 199.20 Thomas Schaeffer 36 143.05 209.15 Durbin McDermott 116 1032.65 1618.00 Charles Riley 182 1840.50 2659.44 Betty Jean Teeter 102 1112.10 1648.80 Viola Michael 134 240.65 361.85 Slice Sharman 298.80 Harold Whitesel 125 1081.45 1557.40 Gloria Millet 103 505.90 599.50 Carrie 'View 51 134.10 172.15 Miscellaneous workers 4 232.20 232.20 Misc. magazine sales 185.00 185.00 Mayme Walker 146 96.90 96.90 Raymond Zent 4 30.00 51.50 Spanish auxiliary 234.00 Totals 670 4229.80 6363.34 Totals 1650 12916.76 20888.87 Totals 1000 5903.04 9196.76 10 COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR preparation of two books. She is survived by her hus- FOR SALE" 5 acres, 8-room dwelling, bath, 2-ear CHESAPEAKE band; her son, Rowland F. Wilkinson, M.D.; her garage, wash-house, barn, large chicken house, running J. A. Jerry, Publishing Secretary brother, Rowland H. Harris, M.D.; and two grand- water to all buildings. Lots of good fruit. Nice grape Paul Amer 153 423.50 829.20 children. Services were conducted in the Takoma Park arbors. On state road. School bus and mail goes by Ray Amer 18 27.40 53.00 Church by the writer, 'Vernon D. Rees, and W. John door. Near new S.D.A. church. Seller retiring to M. E. Bigelow 36.50 Cannon. John Osborn smaller place. C. C. Seal, Route 1, Box 224, Elkton, Va, Ralph Brown 114 649.80 1624.50 104.75 A PROGRAM honoring Rochelle Philmon Kilgore Emma Clark CONIBEAR, Ernest M., Superintendent of Farms at H. Curnutte 134 1174.30 1174.30 for her 50 years of denominational teaching is to be 51.75 Blue Mountain Academy, Hamburg, Pa., died in the V. Johnson Reading, Pa., Hospital, January 31, 1961, at the age given on April 1'9. Letters and messages from all Ralph Krum 182 1317.52 2268.26 those who wish to pay tribute to her may be sent in P. Margerum 132 129.80 547.88 of 58. Surviving are his widow, Hazel Emmerson care of: Dr. Ottilie Stafford, Atlantic Union College, Conibear; three daughters and one son; Mrs. Leonard It. K. Moore 37 68.64 80.78 South Lancaster, Mass. 9 Tessier, Mrs. Bruce DuChain, Lulubella, and James; Mrs. L. F. Rice eight grandchildren; four brothers and one sister: J. C. Saulsbury 165 576.20 992.66 ARE YOU INTERESTED in moving into the coun- 155 229.85 482.75 Howard, Newton, Lester, Robert, and Mrs. Clarence try? For rent: 4-roams-and-bath apartment near church R. O. Schroeder Garrow; and many friends. He had been a faithful mem- Ann Sheets 40 337.00 471.70 and church school. Contact E. W. Shifflett, Wolftown, 140 794.61 1123.11 ber of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for many years. Va. Telephone WH 8-3062, Madison. Call after 4:00 John Swenson Funeral services were conducted by Elder G. Charles Harry Todd 165 970.40 1819.50 P.M. 25.40 Dart, assisted by Elder Roland Shorter and Elder Ruth Truitt Arthur Kiesz. Burial was in Fulton, N. Y. Student R. Pearcy 5.00 5.00 SAXTON, Louisa Albert Jelbert, was born in Port Totals 1444 6704.02 11691.03 Huron, Mich., July 18, 1867, and died January 28, 1961. Sunset Calendar 19815 80969.74 141219.32 She was the youngest of six children born to Mr, and UNION TOTALS Mrs. Thomas Seibert. At the age of 16 years she was married to Thomas 0. Saxton in Reynoldsville, Pa. April 14 April 21 To this marriage 10 children were born, five of whom Baltimore, Md. 6:42 6:49 Cincinnati, Ohio "•14 7:21 are still living. In 1894 Mr. and Mrs. Saxton accepted 7:14 WMC Summer School . . the Adventist message and were baptized. For the past Cleveland, Ohio 7:06 Columbus, Ohio 7:09 7:16 22 years she had made her home with her two daugh- 6:41 ters, Mrs. Anna Hufford and Mary Saxton, Bible in- Jersey City, N. J. 6:34 (Continued from page 12) Norfolk, Va. 6:39 6:45 structor for the Capital Memorial Church, Washington, 7:02 7:09 PSYCHOLOGY D. C. J. B. Johnson Parkersburg, W. Va. Psychology Philadelphia, Pa. 6:38 6:45 Pittsburgh, Pa. 6:67 7:05 RELIGION HALE Harry M., was born on August 23, 1883, in 6:41 6:49 Fund. of Ch. Faith Reading, Pa, Wadesville, Pa., and died at his home In Reading, Richmond, Va. 6:44 6:51 Life of Christ Pa., February 1, 1.961, In 1911 he was baptized into Scranton, Pa 6:42 6:50 Former Prophets the Seventh-day Adventist Church of which he re- 7:13 7:21 Later Prophets Toledo, Ohio mained a faithful member. He was married to Laura Trenton, N. J. 6:36 6:43 SECONDARY EDUCATION Endy in 1913. To this union one son was born. Surviving Washington, D. C. 6:44 6:51 Gen. Tech. Sec. Tchg. are his widow and his son, Elijah; one brother, Elijah; SOCIAL SCIENCES and one sister, Marjory. Intro. to Soc. Sc. Harley Schander Topics in Soc. Sc. SOCIOLOGY GEARHART, Anna M., was born In Beaver Springs, Anthropology Pa,. May 24, 1887, and died in York, Pa., January 22, Devel. Social Psych. 1961. She was married to Joel Gearhart in 1888. To this Field Study and Observation union five children were born. In 1903 she and her SPEECH husband became members of the Seventh-day Adventist Public Speaking Church. At the time of her death she was a member of Fundamentals of Speech the Reading Hampden Church. She is survived by three Voice and Diction sons: Edward, Jesse, and Leon; two daughters, "Mrs. Dora Bowers and Mrs. Nora Good; 17 grandchildren; Official Organ of the 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grand- children. Her husband, one son, and one daughter are COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE deceased. of Seventh-day Adventists OBITUARIES Harley Schander 7710 Carroll Avenue Takoma Park, Washington 12, D. C. KNISELY, Paul O., was born at Steelton, Pa., June 3, 1901, and died February 4, 1961. He was a Warren F. Adams Editor PATTERSON, Walter M., was born near Wes member of the Coatesville Church. Knisely died Chester, Pa., March 2, 1876, and died January 21, lure. Produced by the Public Relations Department almost a year ago. He leaves three daughters: Mrs. of the Columbia Union Conference 1961. He became a resident of Philadelphia 43 years Richard Lime11, Mrs. Willard IVIumer, and Mrs. Lester ago. He joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Reed; five grandchildren; and three sisters. Interment Local conference reporters: Allegheny, A. V. Pinkney: 1951. Surviving are Ms wife, Zora; two daughters; was beside his wife, Catherine, at Camp Hill Ceme- Chesapeake, A. M. Karolyi; East Pennsylvania, J. N. a grandson; and one great-granddaughter. Morgan; New Jersey, J. A. Toop; Ohio, M. H. Reeder; tery near Harrisburg. The writer conducted the funeral Potomac, W. E. Carpenter; West Pennsylvania, Victor HEWITT, Annie Tulane, was born August 31, 1872, service. Zuchowski; West Virginia, E. T. Gackenhelmer. and died at Morris, Pa., January 5, 1961. She was A. F. Ruf baptized into church membership in 1903 and for many COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE DIRECTORY years was a member of the Patterson Avenue Seventh- STEELE, Mae Sarah, was born in Davenport, Iowa, L. E. Lenheim President day Adventist Church in Richmond, Va. The writer January 3, 1879. She took two years of nurses' training T. R. Gardner Secretary-Treasurer officiated at the funeral service. She was laid to rest at Battle Creek, Sanitarium. She was married to Robert E. F. Willett Auditor in the Prospect Cemetery in Mansfield, Pa. E. Moore, bookkeeper for the Sanitarium, who died in Arthur Harms Assistant Auditor Ronald Neal) 1914. In 1917 she entered training at Melrose Sanitar- E. A. Robertson Educational ium where she was graduated in 1919. In 1923 she was Ethel Johnson Elementary Supervisor GEURMAN, Marie A., was born in Germany, De- married to Frank J. Files who died in 1935. In 1944 she H. K. Halladay Sabbath School, Home Missionary cember 15, 1884, and died January 29, 1961. She came was married to Elder William Steele of Takoma Park, E. M. Peterson MV and Temperance Md., who died in 1956. Since then she has lived with B. M. Wickwire Publishing to the United States when she was 39 years old. She Radio-TV, Public Relations became a Seventh-day Adventist in 1940. Surviving her son, Robert E. Moore, Jr. She leaves a. daughter, D. A. Roth Mrs. Helen Worthen Arthur; six grandchildren; and Neal Wilson Religious Liberty, Medical, ASI are two brothers and one sister. Assistant, Religious Liberty Stephen Paully six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Steele was a member of W. H. Hackett the Washington Sanitarium Seventh-day Adventist LOCAL CONFERENCE DIRECTORY MOORE, Mrs. Jessie Glessner, the youngest of 16 Church, Interment was in Washington Memorial Park. ALLEGHENY—W. L. Cheatham, President; W. A. children, was born to William and Mary Jane Glens- Russell Quackenbush Thompson, Secretary-Treasurer; Box 21, Pine Forge, Pa. ner in Frederick, Md., November 1, 1374, and died CHESAPEAKE—A. B. Butler, President; W. M. January 24, 1961, at the Washington Sanitarium and Nosvvorthy, Secretary-Treasurer; 5110 Frederick Ave- Hospital, Takoma Park, Md. She was married to Frank nue, Baltimore 29, Md. E. Moore of Frederick, Md., and to this union were ADVERTISEMENTS EAST PENNSYLVANIA—Arthur Kiesz, President; born three sons, Kemp, Erwin, and John. Her husband E. M. Hagele, Secretary-Treasurer; 720 Museum Road, accepted the Adventist faith in 1916 and moved the Reading, Pa. Telephone FR 6-7285. family to Baltimore, Md. One year later Mrs. Moore RATES. Minimum charge, $3 for 50 words or less; NEW JERSEY—M. K. Eckenroth, President; T. N. accepted the teachings of the Adventist Church and additional words, 5c a word. All ads must be ap- Neergaard, Secretary-Treasurer; 2160 Brunswick Ave- proved by the local conference office. Consecutive was baptized. She became a faithful member of the insertions only when space permits Payment must nue, Trenton 8, N. J. Baltimore First Church. In 1929 the family moved to accompany ads ido not send cash). Make checks OHIG—D, W. Hunter, President; I. B. Bogle, Takoma Park where Mrs. Moore joined the Sligo or money orders payable to the Washington Col- Secretary-Treasurer; Box 831, Mount Vernon, Ohio. Church in which she maintained her membership lege Press. We prefer not to accept telephoned ads. Telephone EXpress 2-6085. until her death. Services were conducted by Elders POTOMAC—H. 3. Capman, President; R. G. Burch- Shoup and R. Quackenbush_ field, Secretary-Treasurer; Gaymont Place, Staunton, Vs. VACATION in Belmar (Seashore) this summer, WEST PENNSYLVANIA—F. W. Wernick, Presi- WILKINSON, Dorothy Harris, was born November 1, Rooms or apartments available, weekly, monthly, or dent; C. B. Green, Secretary-Treasurer; 744 N. Negley 1888, in Washington, D. C., and died at the Wash- seasonal. Also have accommodations for two ladies to Avenue, Pittsburgh 6, Pa, ington Sanitarium and Hospital, February 1, 1961. share a lovely apartment with two elderly Adventist WEST VIRGINIA—A. J. Patzer, President; W. H. She was the youngest of four children born to Frank ladies on a yearly basis. For information write: lire. Smith, Secretary-Treasurer; 1400 Liberty Street, Par- and Emma Harris. She was graduated from Atlantic Louis Pinterich, 504 Eighth Ave., Bemar, N. J. Tele- kersburg, W. Va, Union College and came to Washington, D. C., to phone 3/EUtual 1-1407. Subscriptions and notices of change of address should enter denominational work. In 1914 she was married to be sent by way of your local conference office to avoid Dr. B, G. Wilkinson. To this union was born one son, LOWEST WHOLESALE S.D.A. PRICES. 1961 delay. Please send both the old and the new address Rowland. Mrs. Wilkinson entered wholeheartedly into Studebaker Lark, Hawk, trucks. Immediate delivery. when submitting a change of address. All copy for pub- the work of her husband's responsible offices as Presi- Big extra savings on school driver-training cars. lication in the VISITOR should be submitted through dent of the Columbia Union Conference and as Dean of Bonded factory volume dealer. Telephone or write NOW the local conference in which the contributor holds mem- Theology and President of Washington Missionary Col- for delivery information and lowest prices. U.S.A. or bership. Copy should be typewritten and double-spaced. lege. She was a great help to her husband in his work Europe. Robert C. Martin, Studebaker-Mercedes-Benz. Subscription price (to those who are not members of as an evangelist and administrator, and assisted in the P. O. Box 416, Grant's Pass, Ore. the Columbia Union Conference), $2 a year in advance. APRIL 13, 1961, VOL. 66, NO. 15 11 LIBRARY SCIENCE Scb. Library Admin. ashington Selection Libr. Mat. Cataloging Missionary College MATHEMATICS Found. of Mathematics , C B Hirsch, Pres. L. G Smoll, B.S. A Mg , • MODERN LANGUAGES French Inter. French Summer School German Inter. German Courses Announced Dir. Study German Spanish SUMMER school will open June 12 Inter. Spanish Spanish American Literature when registration begins, and classes Spanish Comp. and Cony. follow the next day. MUSIC We are very pleased to introduce to our peo- Music Appreciation ple in the West Virginia Conference, Elder Announcement of the 1961 sum- Music in Elementary Sch. and Mrs. D. Mackintosh, formerly of the mer session was made by Dean Win- NURSING Fund. of Nursing Michigan Conference who have recently ar- ton H. Beaven. Classes will be held PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH rived to assume the leadership o f the both on the Wash- P. E. in Elementary Sch. Bluefield-Princeton-Beckley district. Another ington campus and PHYSICS minister will be associated with Elder Mack- General Physics intosh in the leadership of this district. We at the Headwaters, Principles of Photography welcome Elder and Mrs. Mackintosh. Va., field st a t i on (Continued on page 11) site, he said. The complete summer bulletin has Sabbath, April 15 been published, and est Virginia (The Third Sabbath of Each Month) those desiring fur- A • The Offering in Every Church t h e r information W. H. Beaven should write di- Camp-Meeting Dates is for rectly to the Dean's office. About a Announced Campground Expansion score of major subject areas is being CAMP Meeting is June 9-17. We offered, including work in chemistry, Let Us Average $1 Per Member are very fortunate indeed this year elementary and secondary education, to have such outstanding spiritual Won't You Do a Little Extra? Spanish, psychology, religion, and help. Coming from the General Con- Thank You speech. ference are: Elder E. W. Dunbar, Listed below are course offerings Elder A. A. Esteb, Elder E. B. Hare, slated to be offered during part or Elder R. F. Cottrell, in addition to Use the reservation blank and send all of the 10-week term. Summer the Union Conference office staff it to us at once so that you will be school ends August 16 with the grad- and, of course, all of our ministers able to have a space reserved for uation of summer seniors. Tuition is from our conference. you. set at $25 per semester hour, payable upon registration. ART Art for Teacher Education West Virginia Conference Camp Meeting Order Blank BIOLOGY (at the field station) Field Natural History June 9-17, 1961 Material and Methods for Teaching Nature Entomology Locating Committee Date Ornithology West Virginia Conference Ecol. of Terr. Vertebrates 1400 Liberty Street Philosophy of Science Parkersburg, W. Va. SUMMER SCHOOL BIOLOGY (on campus) Please make the following reservations for me for the 1961 camp meeting at our own camp- General Biology ground, 25th and Dudley, in Parkersburg, June 9-17. CHEMISTRY Price Total General Chemistry Number Item Each Cost DIETETICS AND HOUSEHOLD ARTS Tent 12 x 14 with floor and lights @ Nutrition $14.00 Cookery --- Cot and mattress Clothing Sel. and Construction Advanced Clothing Double spring and mattress @ 2.00 ECONOMICS Chair Cur. Intro. Economics Electricity for cooking @ 1.50 EDUCATION Fund. of Education Trailer space with or without electricity School Guidance History of Education Notice: Rooms in private homes are also available. If room is not desired for the full time of ELEMENTARY EDUCATION the camp meeting, be sure to state the exact dates it will be required. Rates will be approximately Soc. St. in Elementary School $2.50 per night per person. No deposit is required on rooms. However, on tent rentals a deposit of Gen. Methods of Elementary Sch. at least 50 per cent of the total order should accompany this application. No telephone reservations Arith. in Elementary Sch. accepted. Lang. Arts in Elementary Sch. Name ENGLISH Freshman English Address American Literature Masters of American Literature HISTORY Hist. of World Civilization. SEND YOUR ORDER IN EARLY American Civilization Dir. Study History 12 COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR