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Evangelical Visitor - February 20, 1950 Supplement on Missions

J.N. Hostetter

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including the slaves. This was true e.ven in cosmopolitan Corinth (I Cor. 1:26-28). Evangelicals and Consequently the apostles had to urge up­ on their converts the Christian duty of sub­ mission to secular authority (Rom. 13:1; The Social Gospel I Peter 2:18). In Luther's day the realiza­ George A. Turner tion of the worth of the individual, that resulted from the evangelical doctrines of VANGELICALS, as a whole, have always took advantage of them (Ezek. 34). Evan­ the Reformation, may well have been one E been interested' in the social implica­ gelicals have noticed also that Jesus' par­ of the contributing factors of the Peasants' tions of the Gospel. That is they have been able of the Good Samaritan defines "neigh­ Revolt. No one was more concerned with quick to recognize that the first command­ bor" as anyone in need regardless of his the matter of the individual's relation to ment, to love God, is followed closely by race or creed; that the rich man went to God than was George Fox; no one was the second, to love one's neighbor; they hell, not so much for his action as inaction more sensitive to the cries of the oppressed, have agreed with John that he who loves —he lacked compassion for Lazarus. The or more critical of the religionists who God should love his brother also. reflective reader of Acts may even have ignored them, than this same lonely man. noticed that Peter and John, after Pente­ In coming to this position they have been Modern critics of Wesley and the Evan­ cost, while regular attendants at the temple influenced by their Spirit-enlightened con­ gelical Revival of the eighteenth century services, did not content themselves with a sciences and by the Spirit-inspired Word complain unjustly that the early Metho­ dole to a beggar, but fastened their eyes of God. They have found this two-fold dists spent so much time "plucking brands upon him, and, in the name of Jesus, emphasis, for example, in the peasant- from the burning" that they had no time "raised him up." While evangelicals, for to put out the fire. But, the Holy Club at prophet Amos in the eighth century before the most part, have followed the three­ Oxford not only fasted, prayed, and read Christ. No one was more emphatic in fold pattern of Jesus' ministry—healing, their Bibles in Greek and Hebrew, they stressing man's relationship to Jehovah— casting out demons, and preaching, too also visited the prisons. Wesley's last let­ "prepare to meet thy God, 0 Israel" (Amos often they have contented themselves with ter (to Wilberforce) was in support of the 4:12) and no one was more incisive in preaching only. pointing out God's intolerance of "devo­ abolition of slavery. The Evangelicals did tion" -devoid of justice. Bible readers have The Gospel has never been without its far more for the unchurched masses than been impressed by the great prophet of the implications for the sins of society as well did "liberal" elements in the Anglican exile as he described Jehovah's determi­ as its application to the sins of the indi­ Church. nation to champion the cause of the under­ vidual. In Paul's day Christianity made its Students of American church history privileged against the strong "sheep" who greatest numerical gains among the poor, point out that in the second "Great 58 (II) EVANGELICAL VISITOR SUPPLEMENT February 20, 1950

Awakening," the revival of 1800 had sev­ During the same nineteenth century, the and hence outside of our concern? Is it eral far-reaching effects; it augmented the "greatest century" in Christian history, an­ because we are determined not to sanction numerical strength of the churches, it fos­ other movement ran parallel to those just any cause, however good, which the Fed­ tered the formation of missionary societies, described. Biblical criticism, especially in eral Council has sanctioned? Is it because it inaugurated the ecumenical movement by Germany, and the dogma of evolution, we are ignorant of, or unconcerned with, the formation of interdenominational agen­ especially in England, worked slowly, si­ or afraid of, the whole matter? Is it for cies for the propagation of the Gospel, and lently, and devastatingly in the American reasons of expediency that we are inarticu­ resulted in the formation of interdenomi­ churches. Many in traditionally evangeli­ late—for fear of alienating some of our national organizations for reforms by so­ cal denominations welcomed the new "lib­ constituency? Neutrality on a moral issue cial action. The evangelical elements in eralism" and compensated for their loss of is a high price to pay for peace and unity! the churches became to an increasing de­ orthodox theology by retaining and em­ Do we, like the Roman Catholics, prefer gree the conscience of the nation. Among phasizing this social application of the unity to truth? These are questions which the national evils directly attacked by the Gospel. In proportion as they abandoned the evangelicals of America dare no longer evangelicals was lynching. As the leaven the grand central themes of their Protes­ ignore or evade. Our general position as of Christianity led to the outlawing of tant heritage they came to emphasize the defenders of "the faith once delivered to gladiatorial combats in the Roman Empire secondary aspects of Christianity, borne the saints" is most vulnerable at this point. so now an enlightened Christian conscience, along doubtless by the tide of public opin­ We are too often regarded as merely con­ spearheaded by Lyman Beecher's sermon ion which increasingly endorsed "the social servative, rather than primarily evangeli­ against duelling led to abolition of this conscience." The carry-over from an evan­ cal, as for example: practice. Alcoholism was condemned of­ gelical heritage, together with a human­ A rigid doctrine of inspiration and Bi­ ficially by the Presbyterians and Congre- istic ideology often results in the "social blical authority is employed to buttress a gationalists in 1811. In 1826 the organiza­ gospel" being promulgated with evangelis­ severe traditionalism, based primarily on tion of the American Society for the Pro­ tic fervor. Both history and philosophy the position of the dominant Reformed motion of Temperance marked the first time (see Hicking, What Man Can Make of groups during the eighteenth and nine­ in history that Christians organized spe­ Man) agree, however, that humanism alone teenth centuries. In social and political cifically to improve the beverage habits of lacks adequate motivation for a sustained questions it is characteristically reaction­ a nation. Later the Temperance Movement effort. ary, though its extreme Biblical literalism became the Prohibition Movement and Meanwhile, the "fundamentalists" in cor­ in theory might lead one to expect other­ sought, by directly influencing legislative rectly insisting on the basic importance of wise. (G. E. Wright, "The World Council action, to have written into law the Chris­ the individual's relation to God grew sus­ of Churches and Biblical Interpretation, tian attitude toward intoxicants. Among picious of the "modernists' " emphasis on Interpretation, III, 56). the later crusaders for social action none the relationship of the Christian to his Why should we not be alert and courage­ was more influential than an evangelist, neighbor. To agree with the liberals on ous enough to relate the eternal Gospel to Wm. A. Sunday. While a century ago such this point seemed to some a potentially every situation in cotemporary society and activity was a new thing, few evangelists dangerous concession, hence a prejudice define the evangelical position? will now .maintain that it was or is ill against "the social gospel." The history of advised. Many will point out that the Acts and every heresy shows that it has left some Epistles make clear that the Christian com­ The injustice of slave-holding also was scars on orthodoxy. Neither Augustine nor munity need only concern itself with evan­ voiced with increasing conviction after Luther would have gone as far as they did gelization. It is true that Paul did not 1800. Some opposed this movement simply in insisting on the "bondage of the will" organize a society for the abolition of because they were conservative, others op­ had it not been for Pelagius and Erasmus slavery, nor go to Rome for the purpose posed for reasons of expediency, some were respectively. It is difficult to keep a proper of urging the Senate to forbid gladiatorial silenced through fear and a desire for perspective in a controversy, especially as combats. The question is whether Paul, "peace at any price." At any rate, it was serious a battle as that between naturalism had he lived in the fourth century, would during the period 1800 to 1858 that Ameri­ and supernaturalism in this century. Dif­ have devoted a small fraction of his time can Christianity was characterized by re­ ficult it is, but of vast importance! to encouraging the outlawing of un-Chris- vivals, and it was during this period that a This nation is now confronted with the tian institutions. Christianity in the first revived church came to the conclusion that issue of "Civil Rights." The United Na­ century was an "underground" movement. it should, like the Hebrew prophets, en­ tions have now made a precedent-breaking Until the government became nominally lighten the conscience of the nation and statement of the equality of all individuals, Christian the church was naturally more prod it into reformatory activity. Thus, and their right of access to the good things concerned with self-preservation than social both Scripture and history assert that the of life on an equal basis. One major politi­ legislation. In the Old Testament, however, people of God should not only concern cal party astutely capitalized on this issue the prophets made it clear that God ex­ themselves with evangelism but also with and its victory at the polls is another in­ pected national leaders to carry out His reform. dication of the trend of the times. The will in all phases of community life. Just Federal Council of Churches has now as many supposed that keeping up the sac­ A Missionary Supplement championed this program. Where do we rificial system would excuse them from to evangelicals stand? brotherly love and ethical conduct, so now THE EVANGELICAL VISITOR It is embarrassing to be compelled to we must not assume that preaching alone Published Quarterly or loyalty to orthodoxy will compensate at Nappanee, Indiana ask such a question. Why is our position so equivocal as to necessitate the query? for by-passing ethical issues. J. N. HOSTETTER, Editor It is this equivocation which causes "the Evangelical missionaries do more than Clarence Center, New York uneasy conscience of modern fundamental­ get people converted. They concern them­ To whom all contributions should he sent ism." Our hesitancy on this issue — the selves with every phase of the new Chris­ issue of equality of opportunity for all tian's contact with pagan society. Educa­ Church Directory American citizens, is difficult to explain and tion, health, economics, and legislation en­ FOR MISSION ADDRESSES AND still more difficult to defend. Is it because gage part of their attention. Many times STATED PERSONNEL TURN TO THE little communities of converts, in the midst DIRECTORY PAGE OF THE ACCOM­ racial discrimination, and the well-being PANYING EVANGELICAL VISITOR. of the underprivileged, are not moral issues (Continued on page eight) February 20, 1950 EVANGELICAL VISITOR SUPPLEMENT (III) 59

Women's Missionary Prayer Circle, Thomas, Okla., (Michael Henry) 50.00 Senior Ladies' Bible Class, Messiah Field and Treasurer Reports Lighthouse Chapel, (Beulah Arnold's Medical Helper) 5.00 FOREIGN MISSION BOARS A Brother, Elizabethtown, Pa 25.00 Grace M. Stoner, Pa., (Leora Yoder).... 5.00 Elizabethtown ,S. S., Pa 650.00 Grace M. Stoner, Pa., (Wm. Hokes) 5.00 FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Stern, Roaring Chambersburg S. S., Pa., (3 orphans Spring, Pa 100.00 and orphanage work) 306.00 Mrs. J. K. Landis, Calif 5.00 Senior Sister's Bible Class, Cross Receipts In His Name, Harrisburg, Pa 25.00 Roads S. S., Mt. Joy, Pa., (orphan).. 25.00 Roscoe C. Hinkle, Hershey, Pa 10.00 Intermediate Boys' Class, Mechanics­ Brown Co. Pleasant Hill ,S. S., Kans $ 41.33 Palmyra S. S„ Pa 136.71 burg S. S., Pa., (Bish. and Mrs. Massillon Mission, 0 12.36 A Sister, Mt. Joy, Pa 100.00 A. D. M. DicM 50.00 Greenspring Cong., Pa 18.48 Frank and Dessa Potteiger, New Fairland Sewing Circle, Pa., (Bro. and Canoe Creek Cong., Pa 15.00 Kingston, Pa 50.00 Sr. Chas. Engle) 10.00 Clear Creek S. S., Pa 47.64 A Brother, Morrill, Kans 50.00 Beulah Chapel S. S., O., (Rubinson Maple Grove Cong., Rust, Mich 11.00 A Sister, Nappanee, Ind 25.00 & Zachariah) 158.40 Rosebank Cong., Kans 24.17 Sr. Lizzie Hodel, Kans 20.00 Manor Primary Girls' Class, Pa., Ringgold Dist, Pa 68.65 Mt. Rock S. S., Pa 50.00 (Bibles for India) 11.73 Margaret Engle, Kans 10.00 Fairland Church, Missionary Conf., Pa. 166.32 Peace, Relief and Service Committee, Mechanicsburg, Pa., Cong 109.00 Maytown Brethren in Christ S. S., Pa... 116.93 Pa., (Relief for Native Workers) .... 900.00 A Sister in Oklahoma 100.00 Ringgold Dist., Pa 95.72 Graterford D. V. B. S., Pa., (Camping Messiah Home S. S., Harrisburg, Pa 65.42 Messiah Home Cong., Pa 63.16 Equipment) 100.00 Rosebank Cong., Kans 15.13 Messiah Home Cong., Pa 29.71 Elizabethtown Birthday Offering, Abilene Cong., Kans 80.00 Charles E. Engle, Pa 100.00 (Orphan support) 50.00 Bro. and Sr. Owen Alderfer, Ky 24.00 R. O. and Laura B. Brechbiel, Pa 50.00 Primary Class, Mechanicsburg S. ,S., Mary Durbin, 0 4.00 Montgomery Church S. S., Pa 100.00 Pa., (Building Fund for Church) 35.00 Dayton Mission, 0 34.00 A Brother, Mich 700.00 Sentor Girls' Class, Mechanicsburg S. Zion S. S., Kans 271.94 Ira L. and Myrtle R. Smee, Pa 35.00 S., Pa., (Prem Jyoti) 50.00 Beulah Chapel S. S., 0 251.00 Fairland S. S.. Pa 139.21 Senior Girls' Class, Mechanicsburg ,S. Free Grace Church, Pa 35.75 Omar G. Worman, Pa 2.00 S., Pa. (orphanage extension fund)-. 50.00 Franklin Corners Cong., Ill 12.40 Antrim S. S., Pa 109.75 Young Men's Class Mechanicsburg S. Chestnut Grove Cong., 0 73.19 S., Pa, (New Church Building Cora E. Bricker, Pa 10.00 $12,384.05 Madhipura) 50.00 Pasadena S. S,, Calif 12.57 Frank and Dessa Potteiger, New King­ Free Grace S. S., Pa 25.00 African Specials ston, Pa., (Mary Moti) 50.00 Memorial Service at Pleasant Valley Master's Daughters S. S. Class, Dan- Church, Pa 52.75 Silverdale Cong., Pa., (Verda Moyer)....S 51.00 caster, Pa., (orphan) 50.00 Zion Cong., Kans 58.00 Refton S. S., Pa. (Macha & Matopo).... 40.75 Clarence Center S. S., N. Y. (Orphan Bank Interest, 0 11.99 Pequea S. S., Pa. (Macha & Matopo).... 105.32 boy) 50.00 Juniata Cong., Pa 49.00 Lancaster S. S.. Pa. (Macha & Matopo) 78.00 Mt. Pleasant S. S., Pa., (Orphan) 67.67 Rapho Dist., Pa 789.27 Manor S. S . Pa.. (Macha. & Matopo) .... 242.58 Mowersville S. S., Pa. (Mohan, Valley Chapel Cong., 0 92.16 Refton D. V. B. S., Pa. (Sikalongo Orphan boy) 82.48 Carland Zion S. S., Mich 25.00 Water System) 20.71 Chris and Katie Heer, Kans., (India Brethren in Christ Vacation Bible Leah E. Dohner, O., (T.ula Asner) 5.00 Special Workers' Allowance) 25.00 School, Martinsburg, Pa 43.61 Leah E. Dohner, O., (Elizabeth Engle).. 5.00 Senior Ladies' Bible Class, Messiah Pleasant Hill and Highland Congre­ American Bible Society, (Annuity to Lighthouse Chapel, (Beulah Arnold's gations, 0 100.00 Missionary) 6.20 Medical Helper) 10.00 Fairview Church, O _ 91.83 Sr. Minnie Bicher, Massillon, O., In His Name, Kans 200.00 (Special) 50.00 Bro. and Sr. C. W. Boyer, 0 25.00 Mr. and Mrs. Paul L. Kautz, Pa., $3,786.43 Refund on Traveling Expense, Calif 5.00 (Verda Moyer) 25.00 Marsh Creek Church, Pa, 15.94 New Guilford S. S., Pa., (Water Deputation Fund Parallel S. S., Okla 50.00 System. Wanezi) 400.00 Deficit Oct. 1, 1949 $1,194.05 Sippo Church, O _ 162.84 Intermediate Bovs' Class. Mechanics- No receipts this quarter Lancaster S. S., Pa 100.30 burg, S. S., Pa., (Bishop and Mrs. Manor S. S., Pa 225.36 H. H. Brubaker) 50.00 Deficit Jan. 1, 1950 1,194.05 Pequea S. ,S., Pa _ 127.29 Fairland Sewing Circle, Pa., (Mary Bible Training- Fund Refton S. S., Pa _ 52.91 Kreider) 5.00 Christian Union S. S., Ind - 100.00 Fairland Sewing Circle, Pa., (Anna Balance on hand Jan. 1 $1,798.89 M. Evelyn'-Poe, Pa 10.00 Wolgemuth) 5.00 Medical Doctor Training Fund Upland Cong., Calif 559.57 Mooretown S. S., Mich. (Hospital Deficit, Oct. 1 $2,189.18 Kentucky Mission Dist 67.33 Equipment) 35.05 Rosebank Cong., Kans 65.00 Messiah Home Women's Missionary Receipts Carlisle Cong., Pa 58.70 Prayer Circle. Pa., (Hospital or Margaret Engle, Topeka, Kans $ 10.00 Colyer S. S., Pa 17.87 Dispensary at Sikalongo) 101.14 Birthday offerings. Zion S. S., Kans 25.44 Gladwin Cong., Mich 6.30 Massillon Mission Bible School Class. Rosebank Cong., Kans 17.00 Cedar Springs, Pa 88.24 O., (Special) 3.35 Walter and Sara Lehman, Carlisle, Pa. 25.00 A Brother, Albuquerque, N. M 25.00 Ladies' Bible Class. Mechanicsburg Rosebank Bible Conference, Kans 239.43 Life Line Gospel Mission. Calif 11.25 S. S., Pa.. (Equipment for Mt- In His Name, Mechanicsburg, Pa. 250.00 Brethren in Christ S. S., Dallas shabezi Hospital) 60.00 Lancaster Harvest Meeting, Pa 33.21 Center, la 103.81 Young- Peonle's Society. Clarence Chestnut Grove Christmas Offering, O. 68.26 Missionary Prayer Band, Christian Center. N. T., (Medical Supplies)... 13.25 Senior Girls' S. S. Class, Mechanics­ Fellowship Mission, Massillon, 0 20.00 Mt. Pleasant S. S., Pa., (Macha burg, Pa 50.00 Lizzie Hodel, Moundridge, Kans 65.00 Mission) 50.00 Young Men's ,S. S. Class, Mechanics­ A Brother and Sister, Mt. Joy, Pa 50.00 burg, Pa., 50.00 D. H. Kreider, Shannon, Illinois 15.00 $ 1.352.30 Intermediate Boys' Class, Cross Pasadena Congregation, Calif 21.06 Roads S. S., Pa. 11.00 Graterford ,S. S., Pa.- 48.87 Bethel Congregation, Mich 68.00 India Specials Total receipts $ 779.34 Bethel S. S., Mich _ 64.50 Sr. Rozella Lvons. Mich 50.00 Beginners Class, United Christian S. Deficit January 1, 1950 $1,409.84 Bro. and Sr. Carl Derrick. Kans 30.00 S., Mrs. Elizabeth Light, Teacher, General Expenditures In Memory of Sr. Malinda Taylor, Palmyra, Pa., (Girls' Orphanage) 50.00 Annuity Interest $ 142.50 Mich 5.00 Granville S. S., Pa., (Orphan) 25.00 Itinerary Expense 928.69 United Workers S. ,S. Class, Volunteers Class of A St. Brethren in Missionary Child Support 112.50 Elizabethtown, Pa 19.39 Christ Church, Carlisle, Pa., (James Medical Fees 27.59 Mastersonville S. S.. Pa 105.06 Biswas) _ 125.00 Printing and Stationery - 94.45 Locust Grove S. S.. Pa 100 35 Beginner and Primary Dept. of Car­ Reports - 13.88 Mrs. Marv Bver. Calif 100.00 lisle S. S., Pa. (Orphan) 45.00 Missionaries' Traveling Expense 1,617.81 Brethren in Christ S. S., Woodbury, Pa. 100.00 King's Daughters Class, Messiah Missionary Candidates, and mission­ Green Grove S. S.. Pa. 10.94 Home, Pa., (Dorothy Das) 40.00 aries' tuition 752.00 Grantham Dist., Pa 201.86 In His Name, Maryland, (Shusan) 55.00 Contributions 100.00 In His Name, Pa 250.00 Manor D. V. B. S., Pa., (Christmas Cable charges 40.58 Martinsburg S. S., Pa 104.57 gifts for India orphans) 93.00 Board Members' Traveling Expense 185.00 A. L. Shank. Kans 10.on Manor Y. P. S. S. Class, Pa., (India Furlough Allowances 578.50 Free Grace S. S., Pa - _ 16.63 Bible Women) 30.00 India, General Maintenance 4,000.00 Bro. and Sr. B. M. Books, Ore 50.00 Mother and Daughter, Pa., (Amos India Specials 3,786.43 Des Moines Cong., la, 40.50 Dick for new church at Madhipura) 10.00 Africa, General Maintenance, ($2,000.00 Cedar Springs S. S., Pa 91.00 Friends of Missions, Pa., (Amos Dick supplied by Canadian Treas.) 3,000.00 Shenks Cong., Pa 91.82 for new church at Madhipura).. 10.00 Africa Specials 1,347.30 Waukena Community Brethren in The Board for Young People's Work, Purchase Monghyr Property 5,120.00 Christ Church, Calif 11.88 Pa,, (Bundles for India) _ 829.37 Messiah Home S. ,S., Pa 65.77 A Friend, Pa., (orphanage work) 125.00 Total Expenditures $21,852.23 Anna Noel. Calif 50.00 Upland Cong., Calif., (.Santal Work).... 21.56 Deficit, January 1 $777.80 Cyrus T. Heisey and Wife, Pa 1,000.00 Leah E. Dohner, (Leora Yoder) 5.00 Cedar Springs S. S., Pa 63.10 Leah E. Dohner, (Beulah Arnold) 5.00 We thank God for the strong support re­ United Christian Church. Lebanon, Pa. 700.00 Leah E. Dohner, (Emma Rosenberger) 5.00 ceived for the various funds the last few Omar G. Worman. Souderton, Pa 2.00 Senior Ladies' Bible Class, Messiah weeks of the quarter. Otherwise our deficit Pequea Harvest Meeting, Pa 63.93 Lighthouse Chapel, (Beulah Arnold's Lancaster Co. Missionary Conf., Pa 821.65 Medical Helper) _ 5.00 would have been much larger. May He lay Sadie M. Meek, Sprinerfleld. 0 1.00 Additional Offering Board for Y. P. . . it on the hearts of others to give a love of­ Bro. and Sr. Albert Schock, Pa 50.00 Work, (Bundles for India) 35.59 fering for our Foreign Work, until the Llewellyn Mission S. S., Pa 20.00 Grantham S. S., Pa., (Amos Dick for Mary E. Schatz, 0 50.00 Madhipura Building Fund) 60.63 deficit is erased, and a comfortable balance Paul E. Witter, Kans 5.00 Christian Workers Class, Ind., once more established. Rosebank Cong., Kans 32.31 (Phillip) ...._ _ 15.00 Carl J. Ulery, Treas. 60 (IV) FVANGELICAL VISITOR SUPPLEMENT February 20, 1950

North Star „ 15.00 Mowersville-Greensprings Dist.: Soul Winning Orlando _ 15.00 Greensprings Cong 70.00 Kentucky 77.19 Mowersville Cong 181.59 Iron Springs 15.00 New Guilford Dist 105.00 Suppose someone were to offer me $1,000 ,San Francisco 35.00 North Dickinson Dist: for every soul I might try to win to Christ. Chicago 40.00 Abjlene Cong 295.00 R. H. Forney 500.00 Zion Cong 368.95 Would I endeavor to lead any more souls Transportation expense North Franklin Dist.: Board members 70.00 Air Hill Cong 85.00 to Christ than I am doing now? It is pos­ Workers 275.36 Chambersburg Cong 150.00 sible that I would attempt to do for money, Allowances 4,697.75 Mt. Rock Cong 105.31 Interest 16.25 Northern Ohio Dist.: even at the risk of blunders or ridicule Rent 691.00 Chestnut Grove Cong 145.00 Insurance 83.08 Rapho District 1,665.00 what I hesitate to do, or shrink from doing Hospitalization of worker 100.00 Ringgold Dist 93.88 now, in obedience to God's command? Is Printing of Missionary Supplement Souderton-Silverdale Dist 330.00 in Visitor 250.00 South Dickinson Dist.: Rosebank Cong. 50.00 my love of money stronger than my love Loan for Virginia parsonage 1,500.00 Southern Ohio Dist.: for God or for souls? How feeble then my Tuition 474.00 Beulah Chapel Cong 135.00 Building material for New Mexico 153.83 Dayton Cong 73.70 love to God. Perhaps this explains why I Mission home furnishings 162.50 Fairview Cong 20.00 Printing 27.79 Pleasant Hill Cong 161.15 am not a soul winner. Virginia: Bethel Mission 11.00 Total expenses $10,721.90 Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Hennigh 10.00 —Great Commission Prayer League. Balance October 1, 1949 $ 1,172.37 Part of Jurgeon Lichti's Itinerary 54.47 1 ••» i Total receipts 11,050.31 D. H. Kreider. Shannon, 111 10.00 Return on C.P.S. Loan 100.00 HOME MISSION- BOARD Balance and Total receipts $12,222.68 Int. oa C.P.S. Loan 50.00 FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL Expenses 10,721.90 Receipts Total receipts $7,781.47 Rev. Arthur Brubaker, Va $ 20.00 Balance January 1. 1950 $ 1,500.78 Messiah Home S. S 48.83 Henry A. Ginder. Treas. Total balance and receipts $8,815.09 Zion S. S., Kans 75.34 Disbursements Bro. and Sr. Carl Derrick 30.00 Mennonite Central Committee: BENEFICIARY BOARD War Sufffferers' Relief Fund $4,000.00 In memory of Sr. Malinda Taylor 5.00 Reedley, Calif. Mental Hospital 681.13 Grantham S. S 62.42 FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL Volunteer Service Program 1,050.00 Graterford ,S. S 52.01 Balance on Hand October 1, 1949 $2,941.22 Clear Creek Cong., Pa 16.28 General Education Board: Cedar Springs S. S 102.70 Receipts Educational Rehabilitation 575.00 Cedar Springs S. S 33.45 Franklin Corners S. S., Ill $ 13.16 Foreign Mission Board: Free Grace ,S. S 15.26 Silverdale ,S. S., Pa 55.34 India Native Workers' Relief 900.00 Grantham District 87.25 Fairview S. S., Ohio 36.00 Beulah College: Martin Fund 34.00 Green Grove S. S., Pa 2.89 Jurgen Lichti's Time spent on Colyer S. S., Pa 23.18 Bro. and Sr. T. S. Dohner, Orlando, Fla 5.00 Itinerary 300.00 Chambersburg S. S 196.89 Bro. and Sr. D. T. Dandes, Telford, Pa. 25.00 Bro. and Sr. Walter S. Lehman, Pleasant Hill S. S., Ohio 38.55 Total Disbursements $7,506.13 Special N. M 15.00 Palmyra-.Shenks Cong., Pa 125.00 Balance on hand December 31, 1949 $1,308.96 Elizabethtown S. S 145.19 Cedar Grove Cong., Pa 28.00 Upland Cong.. Special 31.00 Souderton S. S., Pa. 63.35 J. H. Hoffman, Treas. Pasadena S. S 16.85 Valley Chapel Cong., Ohio 57.64 Christian Union S. S., Special to Zion S. S„ Kansas 87.63 6 stations 100.00 Pleasant Hill S. S., Kansas 47.68 Are You Ready? Granville S. S .19.42 Christian Union S. S., Ind 70.00 Elizabeth town S. S '25.00 Hummelstown S. S., Pa 25.00 Blandburg S. S 9.61 Carlisle S. S., Pa 47.56 Everett E. Shelhamer Anna Noel, Calif 50.00 Palmyra S. S.. Pa 25.00 Bro. and Sr. Cyrus T. Heisey 1,000.00 Saxton Cong., Pa 22.00 My soul is sad. Not for my past, for it Locke S. S., Special to Detroit 29.56 Five Forks S. S., Pa 10.00 Zion S, S., Carland, Mich 22.44 Bethel S. ,S., Kansas 10.36 is forgiven; nor for depravity for that has Abilene S. S.V Kansas, Special Chicago 40.00 Refton Harvest Meeting, Pa 30.28 Abilene S. S., Kansas, Special ,San Free Grace S. S., Pa 14.56 been "crucified with him." But I am in Francisco 35.00 Montgomery S. S., Pa 50.00 Dauphin-Lebanon Missionary Conf 87.55 Messiah Home Cong., Pa 61.50 agony for humanity. Bethel ,S. S., Kans 9.81 Mount Pleasant ,S. S., Pa 76.58 Every finger points to the end. "Perilous Bethel S. S., Kans 34.76 Pequea Harvest Meeting 63.94 Receipts and Balance Oct. 1 $3,969.30 times" are here! The very atmosphere Refton S. ,S., Special to Altoona Expenditures and Detroit 29.26 omens a universal cataclysm. Men's hearts Lancaster S. ,S 56.16 Paid to Beneficiaries: are failing them for fear of the inevitable. Manor S. S 193.02 October $ 419.00 November 429.00 I am no calamity howler. I am simply a Pequea S. ,S 120.89 December 409.00 Refton S. ,S 23.95 Stamps, etc 3.50 voice crying in this wilderness of sin, "Be­ Paul Hostetler, Tuition refund 50.00 Missionary Children Education 112.50 Bethel S. ,S., Mich 108.56 hold, he cometh!" And, oh, how few are Young mother's class of Mechanics- burg for Detroit 100.00 $1 373.00 ready! Jr. boys' and girls' class, Mechanics- Balance on hand January 1, 1950 $2i596.30 burg for Detroit .". 25.00 Jacob H. Bowers, Treasurer. "But the church is ready, isn't it?" Only Sr. Lizzie Hodel, Kans 20.00 • 1 •*» i those who are blood-sprinkled, Christ-hon­ Sr. girls' class of Mechanlchurg for Va. building 50.00 PEACE, REUEF AND SERVICE oring, Spirit-filled, Bible-relishing, prayer- Young men's class of Mechanicsburg COMMITTEE en j o y ing, foe-forgiving, soul-burdened, for Detroit - N. M 100.00 FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL Rosebank, Kans 31.08 world-disdaining, Holiness-1 i v i n g, and Green Grove S. S 9.34 Balance on hand Sept. 30, 1949 $1,033.62 Bethany S. S., Okla. wind mill In Receipts Heavenward-aspiring. New Mexico 187.60 Clarence Center Cong $ 76.65 In brief—these are "strangers and pil­ Parallel S. S.. Okla., wind mill in Brown Co. Dist., Kansas 120.00 New Mexico 25.14 Buffalo Mission Dist 20.00 grims." Their affections are set on things Paul A. Martin, Special 500.00 Calif. Dist: Primary class, Mechanicsburg for deficit Upland Cong 316.41 above, not on stocks and bonds, houses and in Kentucky 35.00 Chino Cong 100.00 Mooretown S. S., Special for Ky 27.19 Pasadena Cong 65.00 barns, luxury and fame, fashions and fads, Bro. and Sr. Samuel K. Stern ., 50.00 Center, Clinton and Lycoming Dist: and the dictates of popular religion. R. O. Brechbill 50.00 Colyer and Green Grove Congs 29.89 Messiah Home Cong 29.80 Cumberland Dist: "The Church"—those who are ready— Montgomery S. S., 25.00 for N. M 125.00 Carlisle Cong ....:... 140.00 Bro. and Sr. Paul Good 50.00 Mechanicsburg Cong. .:. 83.90 have their membership in the heavenly Lovers of missions 300.00 Pleasant Valley Cong. 44.46 Jerusalem from whence they steadfastly Fairland S. S .. 63.14 Dauphin-Lebanon District: Messiah Home Cong 174.12 "wait for the Son." They are "sanctified Receipts $7,050.31 Messiah Light House Chapel 12.48 wholly . . . and preserved unto the coming . Transfer of funds 4,000.00 Hummelstown Cong 95.64 Palmvra-Shenks Congs 146.77 of our Lord Jesus Christ." They exultantly Total Receipts $11,050.31 Fairland Cong 24.96 Donegal District 858.52 cry. "Even so, come, Lord Jesus." Expenditures Grantham District 117.68 Specials . . Lykens-Juniata-Mifflin Dist.: Now, beloved, are you ready? Is your Building Funds 'Granville Cong 46.96 Detroit $ 50T.96 MRnor-Pequ'ea Dist. : 700.00 wedding robe on? Is your lamp trimmed New Mexico 452.74 Michigan Dist: Va. parsonage 284.70 Mt. Carmel Cong : 2.41 and brightly burning—with a good supply Altoona 14.63 Montgomery Dist 95.03 of oil? If there is a question mark I be­ Mission Funds Morrison's Cove Dist: Buffalo 18.67 Martinsburg Cong 168.13 seech you to "prepare to meet thy God" in Virginia 201.45 Spring Hope Cong 34.06 New Mexico 50.00 Woodbury Cong 38.35 peace.—Tract. (V) 61 Feb ruary 20, 1950 EVANGELICAL VISITOR SUPPLEMENT

Houghton Mission, Houghton, Ontario Life Line Gospel Mission, San Francisco, it is to be a Christian! We all went home a Again another quarter and another year Calif. little weary in body but feeling glad for is history. We are thankful for God's guid­ "They that trust in the Lord shall be as having been there. ing hand throughout this past quarter. Mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but On Jan. 1, 1950 we had our annual Sun­ At Frogmore Tabernacle Oct. 9, we were abideth forever." Psa. 125:1. day School Convention, sponsored by the privileged to have the Cheapside young The nineteenth of October was the start­ State Sunday School Board. There were people give us a Thanksgiving program in ing date for a two-weeks revival campaign seventy four present for this meeting, which our young people's service. conducted by Eld. E. H. Hostetler, Sr. We filled about every chair in our Hall. We Oct. 7, at Houghton Centre we had Bro. were happy for the ministry of Bro. Hos­ were happy for the good turnout to this and Sr. Arthur Pye with us for a Harvest tetler and for the heart-searching messages Convention. The group who rendered the Home service. They sang several numbers he brought. Thitry-six knelt at the altar of program, in the interest of our Sunday in song ior us. Bro. Pye brought the eve­ prayer during the meetings. At one service School, consisted of Bro. Ben Byers, Pasa­ ning message. The service was enjoyed by five persons came forward to be anointed dena, Cal., Bro. and Sr. Paul Engle and the both Houghton Centre and Frogmore con­ for the healing of their bodies. The Chris­ Harmonettes quartette from Upland Col­ gregation, as Frogmore lifted its service tians were encouraged and strengthened as lege. We enjoyed the Convention very for that night. a result of the meetings, so we feel that the much and appreciated the message of each Oct. 23, we had Gospel Team with us campaign was very worth-while and that speaker. from Ontario Bible School who gave us God especially blessed the efforts put forth We would like also to mention other three programs, one at Frogmore in the during those two weeks. Also with the guests of the Mission during the past morning, Bethel in the afternoon and evangelist was Sr. Hostetler and sons, Al­ quarter, who have not already been men­ Houghton Centre in the evening. God bert and Virgil, and Alta Sommers. tioned in this report. On Oct. 9, Bro. and blessed and made them a blessing to each Sr. David Hoover, Pleasant Hill, Ohio, ar­ congregation. rived from the Philippine Islands and spent On Nov. 8, God saw fit to take one of our a short time with us before leaving for little jewels out of our Frogmore congre­ ¥^SS2l Ohio. Bro. and Sr. Eli Ginder, Bro. and Sr. gation. She was Shirley Chapman, the Herman Frey, and Bro. John Wolfe, all of daughter of Bro. and Sr. Elwood Chapman. Penna., spent a night with us while travel­ She is missed by her parents and many ing through during the month of November; friends. Bro. and Sr. Arthur Shoup, who were in­ On Dec. 1, Bro. and Sr. Basil Long and coming Mennonite relief workers; Bro. and family arrived here to assist in the work. Sr. Ralph Buckwalter, Bro. and Sr. Carl Bro. Long is serving as pastor of Houghton Beck and daughter who were out-going Centre and Bethel. Mennonite missionaries to Japan. Eld. and Again at the Christmas season we had Sr. Warren Sherman and family from Wau- three Christmas programs, one at each of kena, Calif., were with us for several days. our churches. They all seemed to be a suc­ Bro. and Sr. Paul Charles, Bro. and Sr. Earl cess, but the one at Houghton Centre Hensel, Bro. and Sr. Arthur Heisey, and seemed to be more outstanding. The church Bro. Alvin Heisey, all from Upland, Calif., was filled with people from that area. There spent a day with us. Other guests were were people in that church who have never Bro. Jake Bert and Eld. Alvin C. Burk- darkened that church door before. We are holder of Upland, Calif. Also Bro. and Sr. praying that many of those precious, souls Albert Hoke and Sr. Elsie Rohrer from will be reached soon. We were hap'py to Ohio, who spent some time with us. We have with us for this service the Wainfleet appreciate' it whenever our Church people Male Quartette. stop in to visit this work, so we invite you The past quarter we received two boxes, to make this one of your stopping places one a box of bedding from Sherkston sewing too, if you ever come close to San Fran­ circle, the other was a box of clothing from cisco. the Hummelstown sewing circle. These FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL things were very much appreciated. Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living Grv* Receipts r Balance on Hand $ 12.73 We solicit your prayers for the work here —Matt i« Hall Offerings 567.62 at Houghton Mission throughout the com­ C. W. Boyer 5.00 ing yean. Suffice It To Know Bro. and Sr. David Hoover 19'99 Pasadena Prayer Band 1?„° FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL. Mr. and Mrs. John Sommers' Family 15.00 Receipts 1- Balance on hand Oct. 1, 1949 $ 32.03 We need not know what Christ will do Bro. Jake Wenger . ?9 Hall Offerings 122.82 To prove to us that He is true; Mr. and Mrs. Rader (Rent) 20.00 Maple Grove S. S 25.00 Bishop Henry Hostetter 10.00 Markham S. ,S 25.00 We need not wonder how or where Phone Toll 5.87 Mastersonville S. S 10.82 Eld. and Sr. E. H. Hostetler, Sr 5.00 A Friend 5.00 He'll find the way to (Answer prayer; Sr. Chas. Eppley 2.00 Sr. Moore and Mamie 9.00 We need not question ways Divine Bro. Duerner 10.00 Mr. Sherk 5.00 Eld. and Sr. J. R Eyster 5.00 Sr. Pheibe Rockefeller 5.00 He'll open for thy prayer and mine. Edith Eyster 5.00 Bro. Henry Steckley 30.00 Lorraine Blake 5.00 Sr. Ida Cassel 5.00 Suffice it that He'll find the way Bro. and Sr. Eli Ginder 5.00 Bro. and Sr. Earl Wideman 10.00 Br©, and Sr. Herman Frey 5.00 Bro. and Sr. Torkley Long 46.00 If we are faithful when we pray; Bro. John Wolfe 2.00 Mr. Harley Stilwell 10.00 Suffice it that His ways are best Friend of Missions 15.00 Sr. Edna Long 4.50 Eld. Rial Stump 1.00 Bro. John Grant 100 When we are put to trial and test; Special Thanksgiving Offering 23.bl A Friend 12.00 Bro. and Sr. Ralph Buckwalter 5.00 Bro. and Sr. Earl Greenawalt 7.00 Suffice it that not "how" or "where" Bro. and Sr. Carl Beck 1.00 We know—just that. He answers prayer! Bro. Geo. DeHart 1-00 Total Receipts $365.17 Bro. Jack Hale 2.00 Expenditures—Trogmore •—Selected. Bro. Jake Bert 5.00 Groceries $ 82.53 Sr. Mary Sink LOO Car 93-07 VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVV*A'V,.''*"fVVVV'^V Bro. Alvin Heisey 5.00 Hardware 6.84 Sr. Price 3.00 Stove 10-00 Bishop Henry Hostetter was with us for Friends of the Mission 5.00 Telephone g.00 a service on Oct. 28. We enjoyed his inter­ Abilene Sunday School 35.00 Bro. Basil Long i-jQ Special Christmas Offering 18.26 Lights 10-12 esting report of the work of our church on Apartment Rent 10.00 Miscellaneous 1.2* foreign fields. On Dec. 31, after our regular Saturday Total $837.09 Total Expenditures $222.32 Expenditures Houghton Center night service, our mission group went to the Groceries $ 45.31 Peniel Mission for a joint watch night serv­ Me'' $139.34 Car 15-30 Public Utilities 59.10 ice. The service was one of great inspira­ Incidentals o or Cold storage locker 8-50 tion to all who were present. While the Electric Iron 3.35 Total $ 69.11 city was starting to celebrate, we were in a Sweeper Repair •;« Balance on hand Jan. 1, 1950 $ 73.74 good testimony and praise meeting in which Property Tax 55.4, Food donations by—Bro. Vannatter, John Fire Insurance Jl.uu Grant, ' Murray Long. Mamie Moore, Basil th Lord drew wonderfully near. As the Long Freeman Helka, Torkley Long, Ira clock struck midnight, and the city was all Total $290.47 Long, Letha Long, Llovd Williams, Clifford a-clatter, with, the merry-making at its Hall" Winger, Erie Long, Harold Heise, Osborne highest, we were on our knees praying with Rent" $300.00 Main. _ __ , Public Utilities 20.70 The Workers. souls at the altar of prayer. Oh, how blessed Incidentals *-32 62 (VI) EVANGELICAL VISITOR SUPPLEMENT February 20, 1950

Transportation 33.19 R. C. Halliday 5.00 Eld. E. H. Hostetler, Sr 55.89 The Delight of Soul-Winning In His Name 1.00 Foreign Mission Board 11.25 Miscellaneous 10.00 New Testaments 4.92 In His Name _ 1.50 Car Repair 11.82 Hannah's Daughters Class 5.42 Stamps and Envelopes 8.48 Words cannot express the joys of soul- Rapho Harvest Meeting 34.41 Bulletin 10.88 winning. A young man in St. Louis could Plate Glass Insurance 23.52 Balance and Receipts $586.07 Tracts 5.00 have lived with his parents in a beautiful Less Expenses 579.97 For The Poor 2.50 home in the suburbs; but he chose life in Balance, Sept. 30th $ 6.10 Total $492.47 the rooming houses, for there he found a Total Receipts $837.09 Expenditures Total Expenditures 782.94 fruitful field for personal ministry. He Table $147.36 would quietly engage a room like anyone Milk 23.85 Balance on hand $ 54.15 Pastor's Offerings 38.15 Donations: Mr. and Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Elkins, else, and settle down to work his field. Edna Lehman 7.00 Frieda Firbrache, Bro. Workman, Ray Col- Royce Saltzman 33.83 born, Eld. Rial Stump, Bro. and Sr. Luteran, When through, he moved to another room­ Utilities 70.45 Bro. Hamilton, Bro. Basich, Bro. Hale, Mr. and Mrs. Rader, Bro. and Sr. Bingham, Mrs. ing house, and so, year in and year out, Coal 94.50 Maintenance and Service 39.52 Mattie Miller, Bro. Pederson, Bro. and Sr. this humble man labored for the Master he Car Expenses 83.71 King, Bro. and ,Sr. J. S. Martin, Sr. Eva King, loved. His secular work through the day Miscellaneous 19.02 Eld. and Sr. E. H. Hostetler, ,Sr., Bro. and Sr. Taxes 22.58 J. R. Evster, Bro. and Sr. Arthur Shoup, Bro. provided the finances; his evenings, just and Sr. Albert Hoke, Sr. Elsie Rohrer, Mr. Total $579.97 Blake, Bro. and Sr. Dozier, Eld. and Sr. Sher­ when the men in the buildings were acces­ Other contributions, provisions, etc. during man, Bro. Jake Bert, Bro. and Sr. Davidson. the Third quarter by the following: Ethel —Life Line Mission Workers. sible, his Sundays and holidays, were de­ Elthertngton, Walter Heiseys, James Seiple, voted to his blessed ministry in behalf of Lester Saltzman, Phares Wolgemuth, Isaac Kanode, Martha Rosenberger, Florence Leh­ souls. Imagine the delights of such a hum­ man, Paul Bigham, Edna Payne, Howard Messiah Lighthouse Chapel, Harrisburg, Pa. Wolgemuth, Ada Cutman, Edna Goodling, ble service here, and the glad hands he Jacob Heisey, Guy Van Dyke, Elias Musser, "He hatn shewed his people the power or Anna Mary Royer. Mrs. Reed, Ella Gish, his wortks, that he may give them the herit­ will clasp in the Great Day! Joseph Goodyear, Anna Crider, Wilmer Alt- age of the heathen." (Psalms 111:6). This —Gospel Herald. land, A. O. Kanode. missionary text from the Psalms inspires The following donated provisions: Manheim congregation, Rapho District Harvest Meeting-. our hearts to greater labors for Christ and We pray the Lord to bless each and every truly indicates that to God belongs ail the one. glory for progress made. from tne requea church, rendered a very interesting program. It was tne writers FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL At the ume of writing this report our privilege to conuuct revival services in tne Receipts mission is enjoying the winteri revival meet­ requea cnunen uurmg the early part OJ. Balance, October 1st $ 6.10 ing. God is blessing the people, under tne Chapel Offerings 381.63 able and friendly ministry of .Bishop iiiu- iNovember. Grantham Sunday School 57.05 ward Gilmore, of Ontario. The attendance At thanksgiving lime a dinner for the Mildred Winger 7.00 children oi the Sunday School was again Mahlon and Irene Engle 5.00 is excellent. A good spirit pervaues. A Mrs. Maybelle Jones 2.00 number of the saints are participating in a given. Those contributing to the dinner In His Name 1.00 prayer chain, through the hours ox the day. were as follows: United Workers Class 01 Margaret Walker 4.00 Maytown, iflo.OO; Ida Keeter, $3.00; Jo- Joel E. and Faithe Carlson 27.50 Souls are seeking uod and rinding victory. In His Name 1.00 sepn Goodyear, $6.00; John Hoover, $5.00; Howard Plum 2.00 Advance in Sunday School work was real­ and Howard and Pearl Wolgemuth, $o.00; Junior Girls' Class (For Rug) 3.70 ized in the yean of 1949. The average at­ Joseph Wolgemuth, 8 gallons of milk. Howard and Pearl Wolgemuth 10.00 tendance was 98, an increase of 12% over Fairland Congregation 67.27 the previous year. We have more enrollees The Gospel Team of Messiah College Miscellaneous 5.00 renders a program once a month during Sunday Evening Live Wires Group 10.00 that we can properly seat in our chapel. Mrs. Lewis Nordai 1.00 m October, two of oun young married Young People's meeting. These programs Naomi Wolgemuth and Mrs. A. couples, members of our Sunday School, are enjoyed by our people. Frequently a Wolgemuth 3.00 student minister will preach the sermon in Milton and Dorothy Byers 5.00 were saved in the home of one of them. the service following, on the night when the Helen Pyke 10.00 Through the providence of sickness God Menno Brubaker 5.00 brougnt conviction. Salvation and healing Gospel Team renders its program. resulted. When the testimonies of these The financial reports given at this time Balance and Receipts $614.25 tour young parents wtic given on tne lol- cover the third and fourth quarters of last Less Expenses 612.01 lowing Sunday morning there was great re­ year, with our having missed the last quar­ Balance on Hand Dec. 31, 1949 $ 2.24 joicing among God's people. A prayer terly supplement. Some donations of pro­ Expenditures period followed when four others, convicted visions from various groups during that Table $153.19 period are reported. The interest and co­ Milk 24.88 of their need, came back to the Lord. Maintenance and Service 45.73 Shouts were heard; tears were shed. operation involved in these project gifts is Pastor's Offerings 65.71 appreciated. For all who participated in Utilities, Gas, Etc 95.48 Our missionaries . to India, Allen and these gifts, and for every support of God's Charity 11.75 Leoda Buekwalter were scheduled to speak children in prayer and offerings, we express Car Expenses 15.25 in this meeting, but there was little time Furniture and Equipment 73.3S appreciation. Worthy of special mention Coal _ 66.00 remained, as the work of real revival bless­ and touching our hearts deeply, was the of­ Postage and Advertising 28.35 ing took its course. Such a meeting is long fering of the Detroit Mission Sunday School Miscellaneous 32.29 to be remembered. It was genuinely the for our Mission's Building Fund, when De­ Tctal $612.01 work of the Holy Ghost and we honor God troit itself has been engaged in their own Other contributions, provisions, during the for it all. Fourth Quarter by the following: Raymond building program. This is indeed fulfilling and Catherine Bitner, Guy Van Dyke, Ethel Week Day Bible School is again being the scripture in a collective way which says: Bigham, A. M. Brandt, (Campbelltown), How­ held every Thursday afternoon, with en­ "Look not every man on his own things, but ard Wolgemuth, Lester Hess, Ethel Elthering- rollment of about 130. Several students of ton, Mrs. ,Sayres, Isaac Kanode, Avery O. Ka­ every man also on the things of others." node, Paul Z. Hess, E. McCorkel, Sam Keefer, Messiah College are assisting; Eva Mel- (Phil. 2:4). Sr., Lloyd and Grace Freed, Edna Goodling, horn, Ruth Keller, and Edward Hackman. Howard Manns, Herbert Kreider, J. B. Winger, This regular assistance by them is deeply We are encouraged to press the battle for (California—almond nuts), Ruth Hammond. appreciated by us. During this revival meet­ souls. Pray for us. The following groups contributed food: Young People's Society of the Ringgold Dis­ ing, eleven of these children knelt for pray­ THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL trict, Mowersville Sunday School, Masterson- er at the altar, following Brother Gilmore's Receipts ville Sunday School, Young Married Peoples appeal, during the Bible School session. Balance July 1st $ 30.33 Class of the Antrim Sunday School. The following contributions were made dur­ A Teacher Training Class has been held Chapel Offerings 315.82 ing- the Third and Fourth Quarters to the this winter. The interest of our people in Edna Goodling 6.00 Trustees Fund: Detroit Mission Sunday School In His Name 1.00 for Building Fund $33.00: Don Minter, $20.00; this type of study is appreciated by the Manor S. S. Birthday Offering- 25.93 Messiah Lighthouse S. S., $25.89; Paul A. Mar­ Pastor. New Guilford Sunday School _ 95.66 tin, $100.00; Workers S. S. Class—Grantham, Friend of Missions 2.00 Mrs. Saltzman, Teacher, $15.00. Special services at the Mission included a Wm. and Alice Gibboney ..'. 5.00 Watchnight Service on New Year's Eve, John S. Hoover 3.00 To each of these groups we express appre­ and a Christmas program on Christmas Robert J. Carlson 5.00 ciation. Margaret Walker 2.0D Yours in His great grace, Sunday. Carol singing by the group was In His Name _ _. 10.00 enjoyed one night during Christmas week. Webster Eshelman , 5.00 Joel E. and Faithe Carlson The generous use of a large truck was made Art Coopers ..._ 5.00 Anna Wolgemuth Mary Bohen 5.00 Mildred C. Winger possible by Brother Paul A. Martin of Mt. Naomi Wolgemuth 2.00 Joy. On December 18, the Young People Anna Mary Royer 10.00 Elizabeth Kanode. February 20, 1950 EVANGELICAL VISITOR SUPPLEMENT (VII) 63

Philadelphia Mission, Pa. Poster Offering ; 7.53 Welland Mission, Welland, Ontario Young People's Society for Coal 27.95 God's good hand has rested upon us dur­ Robert Stewart 1.00 Another year has so rapidly become his­ ing another quarter's activity here in this In His Name for Books _ 70.00 tory. We truly thank and praise God for portion of God's vineyard. We cannot go in­ Rented out Public Address System 22.00 its opportunities, blessings and victories. •Sunday School for Electric 12.00 to detail but will give you the high points Benevolent Fund for Electric 12.00 We enjoyed wonderful fellowship and to the glory of God. Mrs. Hetty Giles _ 2.00 largest attendance in years at our love feast Tithe _ 5.00 October 15 and 16. The unusual happened. Sunday School—The Sunday School con­ Mrs. Wilson _ 3.00 tinues to feel the blessing of God upon its Virginia Kaufman (Board) 51.00 Sunday evening while at supper a soul activity. We are experiencing the largest Chapel Offerings 352.06 broke down under the burden of sin while attendance since depression days. The engaged in spiritual conversation and we cause ?—God's blessing upon it—much pray­ 939.96 lett the table without dessert to have pray­ ing—visitation and work—last but not least Church at Large Offerings er. We thank God He met that hungry Unity. Our attendance the last three months A Friend $ 2.00 heart and for her good testimony in the Alice Romberger 5.00 evening service. has averaged 110 as compared to 69 of last Rev. and Mrs. Richard C. Odgers 10.00 year. In November the Sunday School spon­ Margaret and Helen Brosey 11.00 We have very good neighbors but its hard sored a Balloon Ascension Rally. Approxi­ Daniel Keefer 5.00 to get them into services unless its some­ Rev. John Rosonberry 45.26 mately 300 helmm-hi.ed bailuuna witn • (jos- Rapho District 16.05 thing special. Monday morning following pel Bombs" attached were released to carry Bro. and Sr. Ed. Rawn 10.00 love feast as I was finishing hanging the the Gospel to some sin-sick soul. The chapel Leon Herr 1.00 wash one neighbor crossed the street to ask was filled to capacity. Our Sunday School In His Name—for Freezer 50.00 what was going on here Saturday and Sun­ attendance goal for 1950 is 150. Total $1,126.87 day there were so many cars. I tried to make, full use of this opportunity to give Radio—The radio broadcasts continue to Expenditures be a source of great spiritual blessing to Safe Deposit Box Fee $ 1.80 the gospel as well as the information de­ our work. New people are continually being Real Estate Taxes _ 44.86 sired. To her suggestion of it being a lot of Electrical Repairs 10.00 work I said the joy of seeing a soul saved contacted and given the truth. The financial Rev. John Rosenberry 318.42 burden has been tremendous but we are Bathroom Fixtures 10.80 far outweighed the physical labor required. trusting God to supply the need. The King's Song Books _ _.. 56.50 Then she told me that her little girl five business demands "haste". Radio Broad­ Posters 8.00 came home and told her she "got saved as Rev. David Gorman 5.00 you call it" at the Bible School which added casting is the fastest way of getting the East and West Indies Bible Mission 20.00 Gospel to the lost. Our goal for 1950 is Rev. Daniel Pontizous _ 15.00 new inspiration. We trust the other chil­ two more stations added to our list. Records 6.05 dren all did the same and that it will bring Electric Iron - 6.95 the parents to Christ also. During the quarter the Crusaders dis­ To Freezer Fund 50.00 tributed 8,300 tracts. Household Expenses 228.67 We had quite a lot of sickness among our, Missionary Group—A service was held Car Expenses 34.80 members in November and December. Sev­ Purchase of Second Hand Piano and for a shut-in by this group. Thanksgiving Tuning (Part Payment) 25.00 eral cases were outstanding miracles of baskets were distributed. The sewing work Coal 84.95 God's healing and overruling hand. Two of continued to supply garments for the poor Lumber _ 50.54 these cases the doctors didn't expect to re­ Printing 15.60 and sent Europe 35 garments. Gas 10.45 cover. They are now up walking around. Church—Good attendance, good services, Electric (5 months) 86.02 One Sunday during services the telephone some souls seeking God is briefly the con­ Telephone _ 35.34 rang and requested prayer for these two dition of the church. A communion service Miscellaneous 1.09 people. For awhile the burden for requested was held in November. Thanksgiving and Total _ $1,125.84 prayers lay heavy upon us. Our prayer was New Year's Eve services were held. Bro. Balance on Hand Dec. 31, 1949 $ 1.03 that we might not come short of the con­ David Brehm spoke for us during the New $1,126.87 fidence placed in us or fail God in any way. Year's Eve service. Benevolent Fund On December! 20 we had a Christmas pro­ Total visits made this quarter were 100. Beceipts—Oct. to Dec $ 70.18 gram by the Sunday School. We had heavy Approximately 20 folk were anointed. One Expenditures—Oct. to Dec $ 66.27 rain and a thunder storm that put us out of baby was dedicated. Clothing distributed by $ 3^91 light for approximately a half hour at the the mission totaled 234. Deficit—Oct. 1, 1949 3.59 beginning of the service, which proceeded We appreciate all your prayers and gifts. with candle light. In spite of the weather Many gifts of food were sent in. They are Balance on Hand Dec. 31, 1949.. .32 our chapel and vestibule were crowded. We too numerous to list because of lack of Philadelphia Mission Workers. would have been at a loss to take care of space. However, God will bless each of you the crowd had the weather been fit for for your interest in this His work. folks to walk. A family only four blocks In November the Gospel Words and Prayer Does This — and More! away didn't come hoping it would be post­ Music Staff held a meeting at the Menno- poned because of bad weather. We were nite Mission in Lancaster of which Rev. sorry because it was their first Christmas. Sanford Hess is pastor. Dr. Hyslop, speaking before the British They started to attend Sunday School in "The Gospel Witness"—This paper has Medical Association, once said: "The best February 1949. proved to be a great blessing. Also, it has medicine which my practice has discovered We made seventy-five visits in homes this been a source of getting folk interested in quarter; entertained twenty-one over-night the Radio Work. In November the paper is prayer. The exercise of prayer in those guests and served one-hundred-fifty-nine was increased from 8 pages to 12 pages. who habitually practice it must be regard­ meals. Our circulation totals over 2,000 and is sent ed as the most adequate and normal of all We thank God for His blessing on our to 20 States, Canada, Jamaica, and England. the pacifiers of the mind and calmers of services from time to time. If you want more detailed news of the Mis­ We are praying God will give us a real sion subscribe to the "Gospel Witness"— the mind and calmers of the nerves. harvest of precious souls in 1950. $1.00 for a year. "Children's Bible Hour"—The Bible Hour "As one whose whole life has been con­ FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL started in October. After a few services cerned with the sufferings of the mind, I Beceipts held in our Children's room at 3415 N. Sec­ would state that of all the hygenic meas­ Balance on hand Oct. 1, 1949 $219.78 ond St., the attendance grew so fast that it ures to counteract disturbed sleep, depres­ Hall Offerings 176.96 became necessary to move the Bible Hour Maple Grove ,S. S 25.00 sion of spirits, and all the miserable se­ Markham S. S 25.00 to the Chapel. Sisters Williams and Mann October personal offerings: have charge of this work. quels of a distressed mind, I would un­ Pennsylvania Friends 5.00 Calvin Sider 5.00 "Crusaders"—In November the Crusaders doubtedly give the first place to the simple Andrew Sider 5.00 took a 220 mile trip to give the Gospel as habit of prayer. Harvey Cassel 10.00 well as to enjoy a day of outing. Sarah Ball _ 1.00 Mr. and Mrs. Earl Greenawalt 5.00 Fifty-three "Gospel-Tide Bottles" were "It is of the highest importance, merely November personal offerings: prepared and dropped into the Susquehanna from a physical point of view, to teach Mrs. Jesse Lehman 5.00 River at Harrisburg, after a short service Mrs. Abraham Lehman 1.00 children to hold daily communion with A Friend of Mission 2.00 on the river bank. Later on in the day the December personal offerings: group _ visited the Heshey Chocolate Plant God. Such a habit does more to quiet the Mrs. Charles Ort 5.00 and the Cloisters at Ephrata. George Procter 70.00 spirit and strengthen the soul to overcome ,Sr. Florence Wetberup 2.00 FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL mere incidental emotionalism, than any A Friend of Missions _ 2.00 October 1, 1949 Balance forwarded $ 31.60 Bro. and Sr. John Tucker 5.00 Local Church Offering's other therapeutic agency known to me." Bro. and Sr. Nelson Baer 5.00 Tithe - -•* 11-00 Interest 82 Revival Campaign Offering _ 335.52 —The Torch Bearer. Exchange on U. S. Money - 2.96 Benevolent Fund for Coal _ 27.90 64 (VIII) EVANGELICAL VISITOR SUPPLEMENT February 20, 1950

Donations to Furnace Account friend, Mrs. Neuman, teaches school and Cheapside 42.02 illness has overtaken us. Sister Calhoun has Sr. Dora Ebersole 25.00 lives in the school house. We could take had a lingering cold but outside of a couple Bro. Wm. Philp _ 11.00 care of our folk who had moved west by this days, she has been up and about. Bro. George Procter 70.00 move too, and so we had one service at Emily Thompson 15.00 Brother Moore has served as Sunday Sr. Evelyn Bossert 40.00 Birch Bark the beginning of December. But School superintendent since our arrival in since that time, illness, severe cold, and 1945", and since last summer has been our Total Receipts $781.54 lately bad roads have all combined to work Expenditures steward. With the coming of 1950, he is Groceries $ 41.26 against us, and activities in that area have laying aside his leadership of the Sunday Milk 11.90 ground to a temporary halt. We are hoping Electric, water and gas 19.75 the way will soon open for us to get under School and Sister Calhoun is taking that Telephone _ 4.68 way again. The same is true in respect to responsibility. We appreciate the services Car expenses 42.99 of Brother Moore and may the Lord bless Pastor's gas 32.00 the Candle Lake district. We cannot make Speakers 15.00 arrangements in advance because we cannot our sister in her new responsibility. Taxes 29.80 Remember to pray for the North Star Advertising 2.73 tell from one day to the next if the roads Cellar repairs 18.84 will be passable for the car or not. With an Mission staff, and the people they serve, to Insurance 9.25 evident desire on the part of the parents, the end that the lost may be converted and Maintenance Fund 10% hall offerings-... 17.70 the believers sanctified. We want to thank Isaac Flagg Traveling Fund 10.00 who have children, for services, we think it Coal 88.00 is too bad that we are not able to enter the everyone who remembered us with Christ­ Electrical repairs, door knob and opening as we would like. The severe cold mas greetings. It is impossible to answer varnish 10.72 them all. Miscellaneous 3.43 and the holidays coming as they have in Furnace receipts to Osborne Main 138.07 December have also hindered at Howard FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL, Creek too. In fact, Paddockwood is the only Total expenditures $496.12 ... Receipts Balance on hand $285.42 place where things have been normal. We also wish to acknowledge with thanks Church at Large: donations of provisions by the following: Bro. Speaking of Paddockwood, the people Wainfleet Sunday School, Ontario $ 45.00 and Fred Climenhaga, Bro. Christ Sider, Sr., there have been a real encouragement to us. Bro. and Sr. George Traver, Ontario 20.00 Sr. Mary Jane Burtch, Bro. and Sr. Earl Sider. Bro. and Sr. D. B. Winger, Penna 6.00 Bro. and Sr. John Tucker, Bro. and Sr. Howard The Sunday evening services and the Tues­ Grantham Sunday School, Penna. 83.45 Fretz, Bro. and Sr. Paul Comfort. day afternoon meetings have brought much Premium on U. S. Check 8.34 Miss Esther Brechbill, California- 20.00 Pauline Hess, Florence Faus. spiritual blessing to every attendant. It is Vaughn Sunday School, Ontario 50.00 not uncommon to have some one testify with Markham Sunday School, Ontario 25.00 i •*» i emotion of God's goodness to them. We held Bethel Sunday School, Kansas 6.79 Bro. C. H. Zook, Abilene, Kans 10.66 North Star Mission, Meath Park, Sask. an extra service on Christmas night; after Maple Grove Sunday School, Ontario .... 50.00 It is very much in order to greet our read­ the meeting was dismissed, we were present- Sr. Bessie Bitner, Ontario _ 2.00 ers in the name of Jesus from the frozen Emmanuel Sunday School, Iowa. 8.00 Bro. and Sr. Ethan Mann, Ohio 5.00 northland. Since the seventeenth of Decem­ Bro. and Sr. J. E. Bossert, Ontario 15.00 ber we have endured temperatures ranging From a Friend, Pennsylvania. 50.00 from fifteen below during the day to fifty Christian Union Sunday School, Indiana 15.00 below and lower at night. The house is in­ Clearview Congregation, Saskatchewan.. 148.25 clined to be drafty, but we have kept fairly Total Church at Large $567.49 comfortable on the coldest nights, but it is Local offerings: Paddockwood Congregation $ 10.34 very hard on the fuel. Two wagon box loads Thanksgiving Offering 2?4J of wood are gone in a week's time, in'addi­ From Friends 2.61 tion to two hundred pounds of coal which E. D. Brechbill and wife 20.00 is burned in the kitchen stove. Total Local Offerings LijH!? Mention was made in the previous report Total receipts $628.55 Expenditures of the man who was injured by a binder. Miscellaneous expense - $ J»|| During the harvest which ran into October, Farm and equipment 44.68 we were busy in taking care of his harvest, Household expense .Inlx and later, we hauled some of the cordwood Groceries .— ,2 ,2 he had cut the previous winter. He since Fuel and light ,7«52 has given to the mission a little over two Auto operating and maintenance 142.4b cords of wood, and the use of his truck to Total '. $376.58 haul the same, as well as some other wood Deficit, last quarter 461,95 we had secured. The Saskatchewan Timber Total expenditures $838.53 Board gave us authority to clean up a sec­ Total receipts, subtract 628.55 tion of woodland that had been cut-over two Deficit, 4th quarter, 1949 $209.98 years before, and we have been able to get The following contributed provisions: Sr. Logan; E. C. Jones; Bro. Moores; Willis five or six cord of cordwood that was left Davies; A. Panas; Mrs. J. Ashdowne; Sr. Link- lying on the ground, and a couple loads of letter; G. B. Linkletters; Evan Climenhagas; E. poles salvaged from the brush piles. McCalmons; F. W. Johnsons; Sr. Davidson; Nappanee, Indiana and Sherkston, Ontario, After being in Canada four years, we are Jesus of Nazareth, who went about doing and from Sr. France of California. Some poor gradually getting used to having Thanks­ gOod.-Ads io:J» families with small children benefitted by the giving in October. This year we lifted a liberatlity of these kind friends. The Lord ed with two packages, both rather large. bless every giver. special Thanksgiving offering for the mis­ —The Brechbills and Sister Calhoun. sion. We were much encouraged with the The first was instantly recognized as a box response. Indeed, we are more than thank­ of apples, wrapped in Christmas wrappings. ful for the offerings that have come from On the outside wrapper was the following: our own people. A glance at the financial "Merry Christmas, from the Whitneys, Bow- Evangelicals and the report will show that the efforts of the local ers's and Tweeds." The other was from people and the church at large has succeeded Brother Fred Tweed and his daughter and Social Gospel contained a small radio. We appreciated it in reducing the deficit by more than half. (Continued from page two) For this we are thankful. more than words can tell; it wasn't the gifts so much as the spirit behind them. All The passing of time will bring changes, these people mentioned are not rich in this of pagan society, are necessary to establish and that is very true of North Star. We Christian character and express God's will have mentioned before the Pine Valley com­ world's goods, and we knew that their act munity and the uncertain future of that came from the heart. The Lord bless them! in society. How then can a Christian be It made us feel like we haven't done very unconcerned with any attempt by educa­ place. During the past summer there was much for them. The small radio will be considerable shifting of the population, with mounted in the caboose to aid in passing the tion or legislation to make this nation more the Dearing family, with the exception of expressive of God's will for men? Let us one son, moving to the southeast part of the hours spent in winter travel when the province. Two other families whose children caboose must be used. rather be consistent and admit that salva­ were regular attendants moved farther east There has been a lot of illness in the tion begins, but does not end with the in­ and west from the old schoolhouse, and thus different communities. Flu has visited near­ dividual's transformation, but that it also with the building in poor repair and no one ly every home. Some children have had aims at the ultimate transformation of so­ near by who would look after the firing measles and chicken pox. There have been and cleaning, we decided to move our meet­ some pneumonia cases too. The mission staff ciety. Such a viewpoint is not inconsis­ ings farther east to Birch Bark, where our has not escaped altogether, but no serious tent with premillennialism. Jesus' com- February 20, 1950 EVANGELICAL VISITOR SUPPLEMENT (IX) 65

mand is to work as well as watch—"occupy until I come." The Wonders of Faith That human rights will ultimately tri­ umph over "state's rights'' is a certainty. Rev. Jim H. Green, President of. People's Bible College The question is whether evangelicals will Text: Hebrews 11:6 me for I know she is about to act, she is remain aloof from the struggle and wait getting ready to open the door. At this for the liberals and the communists to do AITH is something we have and do not sign I rejoice because she is starting to let what the Bible and Christian conscience F know how we got it. We did not bring me in. I believed before she moved as indicate should be done. To do so will it with us into this world. We did not pro­ much as I do now just because I knew she write another embarrassing chapter in the duce it by human skill and human forces. was there and always opens the door when annals of the American churches; embar­ We have it, but we know not how we got I knock. rassing because we may be justly suspected it; but when we have it, it enables us to of being too ignorant, too unconcerned, or enjoy things before they arrive. We have Now just like this may we come to be­ too cautious to declare our position. To the substance before we see the cargo ap­ lieve and know God "is" as assuredly as I justify such inertia by insinuating that proaching. It believes his promises and know my wife is at home. If I am spirit­ every one who is articulate is a "modern­ cashes them for realities. It embraces the ual and know the Lord and his ways, I can, ist" or a "communist" may be to add sin content promised and proceeds to enjoy whire praying at times almost hear him to sin. By thus declaring ourselves we will the gist of the thing promised. First of all, moving yonder starting to answer prayer. be in a much stronger position to lead an it believes God "is." "That God is" that he There are inner movings of the soul which aggressive campaign against modernism is a person, some one in reality; that he is catch heavenly echoes of his acting toward us and that he is getting ready to answer. and communism and towards a revival of out there in definite personal existence and We at once know that he is moving to give New Testament religion. What is now us the answer and let us in. This is the needed is not less stress on the sins of the sense in which we must believe that "he individual but more upon the sins of so­ is." ciety; not less stress on the individual con­ science but more upon the "social" con­ Along with this we must believe in his science. Leadership is needed in praying attributes, that he loves us and desires our through, studying, and thinking through good, that he is almighty and able to give the Christian attitude toward what is called us what we need, and that he is faithful to our national cancer—racism. fulfill his promises of all times when we "believe." We can believe that he has As should be apparent from the above power to actually "send rain," stop the this writer has no tolerance for a mediat­ jaws of lions, "heal the sick," purify and ing theological position, nor towards athe­ fill with his Spirit. Yes, believe it whole­ istic humanism in church or state. He heartedly and doubt not. There comes to repudiates any merely humanitarian ends; the heart that faith which begins to enjoy instead he is convinced that religion with­ the substance of things before they arrive. out its humanitarian aspect is partial and We discern that he is starting to move sterile. To "visit the fatherless and widows yonder, to bring the answer. We see him in their affliction" is no less part of "pure who is invisible acting toward us and in religion" than "to keep oneself unspotted this knowledge we begin to rejoice in the from the world." This is simply a plea substance of the things we have embraced for Biblical Christianity, for a recognition according to the promises. We know he that "if ye fulfill the royal law according will do it, as truly as I know my wife will to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neigh­ that he lives and knows and is approach­ let me in every time I come home, and bor as thyself, ye do well: but if ye have able, accessible, located as a definite per­ although she may not open the door the respect of persons, ye commit sin, being sonal first cause, supreme person, who can first moment I knock, yet she will do so convicted by the law as transgressors." This and does reveal himself; that he loves and soon, and just so it is with our Heavenly is no plea for "one race"; what is needed cares and is faithful to hear us as he has Father, and although he may seem to hesi­ is not the obliteration of racial distinctions, promised; that when we "ask" he is there tate for a minute, yet he will "Let us in but the equalization of opportunity. Christ's to answer, when we seek he is there to find, speedily"—that is, he will after seeming method is as important as Christ's end. His when we knock he is there to move. To delay, speed the answer when he does move method is not force but the method of en­ those who have learned to know his ways, to do so. lightenment, persuasion, exemplification. there come secrets which enable them to The true trusting child of God comes Christ will not convert the heathen without expect his answers to prayer. ere long to discover and know that the our aid, nor will He preach love for one's When nightfall comes and I am away, Heavenly Father has the answer and every­ neighbor except through His disciples. He my wife locks the door, fearful of evil in­ thing we need and that this shall be given. needs our united, emphatic, and repeated truders, so when I arrive at the front door The big secret for us to learn and do is witness. she is well closed in and often asleep. I not to just "believe" one time until he does sometimes knock and wait for moments, some one item for us but the great secret but I never despair for I know she is there, is that we become possessed of a faith, that no doubt, for she is always there and I establishes a constant attitude of faith, that The devil will try to make us feel trou­ just know it, though she may not rush out which leans always toward God and every bled in our hearts even when we know we at first. But I knock and just wait, and day and every hour just believes God as have dbeyed the Lord. But if he does, let presently I hear a gentle foot-fall on the constantly as breathing . . . just believe us believe the Word of God and just go on floor (a stranger would hardly recognize and doubt not. The one who at all times obeying Him. "If our heart condemn us, it) or it may be the slight moving of a and continually thus believes and trusts God is greater than our heart, and knoweth chair or the flash of a light through the him who "is" without doubting shall all all things." (I John 3:20). key hole in the door, and this encourages along the way be rejoicing in things prom- 66 (X) EVANGELICAL VISITOR SUPPLEMENT February 20, 1950 ised, even before they arrive. This is poor these days, but I shall be all right in literally true and it is the privilege of his the morning. Things seem a bit strange true children to learn this secret. Just how just now, but all will be clear in due time. we reach this condition of true faith, just These days are full of stress and strain, how it becomes workable and just what and burdens press heavily for the moment methods to use to discover it is not so easy but a better day is near. After I am tested to know but it somehow comes to those I shall receive a crown of life; weeping who simply read what he says and meditate may endure for a night but joy cometh in in his word until their faith begins to look the morning. Faith is at its best in the up and claim his promises and as a result darkest hour just when we need it most, faith begins to spring up and that person then is it glorious to believe God for every­ refuses to doubt him any further. While thing. Amen. This is wonderful. waiting at the door signs will begin to manifest themselves indicating that he is Faith makes its heirs peculiar to un­ about to answer and ere long there comes believers. They are amused at us. Why do an instant moving of his presence upon we not worry as they do? Why do we re­ that believing person until he exclaims joice in the presence of persecution, dis­ with joy that God has answered. "0. I do appointments, limited means, mistreatment believe, how wonderful is this!" and simple testings? All the heroes of faith were considered peculiar in their Faith is a wonderful "gift." In some days. So shall we be if we continue true way by hearing the truth and by walking in the faith. True heroes of faith never act in the light of truth and by becoming as do men of this world; they do not look obedient to the leadings of the Holy Spirit, like them, talk like them, dress like them, there comes a time when faith springs up. worry like them, complain like them, drink It is the "gift of God." His presence makes like them, giggle like them, frolic like it possible. The person who is fortunate them, live like them nor die like them. All - Inclusive enough to receive such faith should shout God's true people are peculiar in this evermore about it. This one thing—makes world but are happy, hopeful, victorious "How can you talk about Christian fel­ "All things possible." What a gift. then, and joyful. They sing a new song, know a lowship when a barrier of selfish friend is faith and how rich is he who has it and new language, enjoy a new fellowship, choosing is around you? It's against Chris­ how important that we cultivate and use abide in a new rest and look for a new tian principle to be exclusive. Many would- it. Think of the illustrious heroes of- faith, heaven and a new earth. be friends are grieved away because they who loved and outlived their generations sense they are on the outside. Christianity —The People's Herald. and of whom the world was not worthy, is based on the all-inclusive foundation in and who by their faith subdued kingdoms, salvation and fellowship." wrought righteousness and pleased God. What a gift had they. Who Can Stand Alone? Another wonder of faith is that it rides above circumstances. It belongs to higher A minister traveling on a continental realms. It does not cater to circumstances. train was the sole occupant of a compart­ Its expectation is not in anything visible, ment save for a young man reading a news­ but its whole purpose and hope is in God. paper. Circumstances have no claim on faith and The youth was also a Christian, but so faith has no obligation to them. Circum­ weak was his faith, and so many were his stances are the results of the finite, but temptations, that he told the minister he faith is a child of the infinite. All her did not think he would be able to stand springs are in God. She thinks not in terms life a week longer. of impossibility. She rejoices in him with whom all things are possible. Business The minister took from his pocket a Bi­ may be dull among men, but with God Proverbs from Spurgeon ble and a penknife, and said, "See, I will business is always flourishing. Days may make this penknife stand up on the cover seem dark to this world, but with God Buy not silk when you owe for milk. of this Bible, in spite of the rocking of the train." light shines on forever and at all times. Avoid what makes in thy pocket a void. The works of men may lose their style and The young man, thinking this was some fade and confuse but God keeps the faith Desired things may not be desirable. conjuring trick, watched the proceeding with interest, saying, "I am afraid that it of his trusting children joyful and clear Why kill nettles if you grow thistles? in the light of truth. In the finite realm will not be very easy to do that, sir." Pegging away will win the day. of men, there may be fiery furnaces, lions' "But," said the minister, "I am doing dens, prison walls, worldly forces and op­ Maybes are not honey bees. it. "Oh, but you are holding it." retorted position but faith rides far above these and A maid's best dress is bashfulness. sees him who is invisible and sails on with his fellow passenger. joy and receives the promise of God. Faith Play not with fire nor ill desire. "Why, of course. Did you ever hear of a penknife standing up on its end without sees him who is invisible and who is ex- To be loved, be lovable. haustless, boundless and endless. Faith is being held up?" It's risky riding when the devil is driving. the heart of optimism — because God is, "I see," was the young man's comment. she knows no defeat. It may be dark today Be hardy, but be not hard. "I see: you mean to teach me that I can­ not stand unless Christ holds me. Thank but it will be brighter tomorrow. My plans Better be one-sided than two-faced. are smashed just now but God has better you for reminding me of that." plans coming soon. My health may be —Selected. —Christian Herald. February 20, 1950 EVANGELICAL VISITOR SUPPLEMENT (XI) 67

of these men were far removed from such thoughts. There seemed to be much which To God, A Jailbird Is A Soul might be learned from these jailbirds to­ Vanita Kronquest day. Of course, there was much for them tO'Unlearn too. " IUST A JAILBIRD to the world, but to Momentarily my soul was losing its Soon the words of the sermon about J God, a soul worth dying for!" These tenseness and the eyes of my understanding being free from bondage, even though be­ arresting words stood out boldly from the were being broadened. Yes, to the world hind stone walls, were dying out and pages of The King's Business magazine they were just jailbirds, but to God, souls prisoners began filing back to their cells. some years ago. Below an impressive pic­ worth dying for! Again and again the les­ One young fellow stepped out of the long ture told the story. There, outfitted in a son of that cartoon beat against my brain. line to explain, "Preacher, I want you to wide-striped prison suit, stood what was Again, the words flashed across my mind's know I was raised in a Christian home. I'm left of a man. eye: "Jailbirds to the world, but to God not here because my parents failed me. souls worth dying for." Yes, all owed a Sadly enough, too much of the Christian Every day I determine to live a good life debt to society, but Jesus Christ had paid world sees in this man nothing more than a and before many hours have passed, I have their debt to God, and some had accepted jailbird; a jailbird with scarcely a soul; a lost my temper and am swearing all over His payment for their needy souls. jailbird who has sinned against society and the place. What is wrong with me any­ These men, twisted and marred within, must pay the full penalty of the law. Yes, way?" His voice was tremulous. were God's creation and He was "not will- Christian friend, you stand a very good "John, the flesh and self-effort will fail chance of having just such an attitude! every time. You cannot put sin down in After a careful self-analysis, I discovered your life," my husband assured him. "The much to my surprise that I viewed a pris­ Lord Jesus Christ did that for you and you oner as little more than one who was in­ the darJme## must have faith in Him. If you take Him debted to society, until the day when God shall cover me; as your Sin-bearer and Saviour, He will opened the opportunity for my husband even the mojht care for the sin question. Christ said. and me to minister to these starved, needy shall be Hgiht 'Without Me ye can do nothing.'" The souls. about me.''*^. conversation continued and it was not long Is it not too true that so many Christians .^gAVAVAW^iMBW^gSaCTt until another jailbird, another soul for live a narrowed-down life, interested only whom Christ had died, had caused rejoic­ in that which crosses their pathway? And ing in Heaven. There on the cement floor, so seldom launching out into the depths of as the guard stood watchfully by, John ing that any should perish, but that all God's opportunities and p o s s i bilities? poured out his heart before God and the should come to repentance." Much like the man who prayed, "God bless Lord Jesus Christ came in. As I scanned their faces, I pondered— us four * * and no more." do many present-day church attenders ap­ Another Sunday morning, it was a mid­ One memorable day in a New Mexico preciate a Gospel service as these seem to? dle-aged man who stepped out of line to pastorate, my husband and I found our­ How many sing as lustily? Have not many relate how he had known the Lord, and selves involved in carrying the blessed Gos­ allowed the message to become common­ had headed up the ushers in his California pel message of saving grace to the inmates place and something to be endured week church before Satan had ensnared him. of the State Penitentiary. It was then that after week? Their thoughts are on how The unforgettable, smiling-faced trustee, God showed me an attitude which was hid­ the preacher is dressed; if his gestures are who was an accomplice in a murder, re­ den away within my heart. timed properly; whether the roast will be vealed an unusual story one day. When The first Sunday's services, the memory done by the time church is dismissed and his fate dawned upon his wicked heart, he of which still lingers as years speed by, did a mass of other "things." But the minds sought forgiveness desperately through his something for me. The third huge iron M VVVVV> ro%"» t"t /VVVWVVVVVVVVVVV ecclesiastical Superior. The accomplice was prison gate swung shut behind us, and as informed that his efforts were of no use, we waited in the massive auditorium, men Poor Preacher and that nothing could be done for him. in stripes began, filling in row by row. Mrs. Brown is up the miff tree, As this convict's story continued, a broad Silently the guard motioned with his little On a seat fixed good and firm; characteristic smile broke across his face. finger, designating where each row of men, And she'd like to tell pastor He said, "There in my cell the Holy Spirit with arms folded, should sit. A few things to make him squirm. did His work and I found Christ. I will When the last man was seated in the long Mrs. Brown was sick abed, sir, be released soon and hope to serve as a gray benches, the Negro section was at our Never even took a peek. missionary in South America." The con­ left, the center and right sections were Wasn't that enough, sir, vict's statement about the Holy Spirit's peppered with Spanish and Anglos. There To provoke a saint to wrath? work often returned to my mind, and I were a few Indians. And to make a Christian pilgrim marveled at his liberty in using Scriptural My husband asked for favorite hymn re­ Wander from the churchly path? terms. quests. The men roared back with such a When I asked her if the doctor The man in cell seven was the greatest barrage of numbers that they were un­ Called to see her, she said, "Sure." demonstration that God's wonder-working decipherable. Enthusiasm was running And she looked as if she thought grace knows no limitations. Perhaps God high, although most every facial expres­ I needed some good strong mind cure. had this man in mind when He declared sion told a tale of awful woe and spiritual Then I asked her how the doctor that He is "not willing that any should want. Knew that sickness laid her low, perish." I sat at the piano thumbing through the And she said that she had called him On Friday the thirteenth, that day in song book, and queried, "Jailbirds, select­ On the phone dnd told him so. June, the air was thickening. Tenseness ing these hymns?" "Where He Leads Me So the doctor called to see her grew by the moment. The man in cell seven I Will Follow"; "Lord, I'm Coming But the pastor didn't go, would soon be ushered into the executing Home"; "Oh, For a Closer Walk With For the doctor knew that she was ill, room. Soon he would go from cell seven Thee." Time allowed for the singing of six And the pastor didn't know. into the presence of the Lord. The clock out of the sixteen songs requested. •—Selected. would strike the midnight hour and he 68 (XII) EVANGELICAL VISITOR SUPPLEMENT February 20, 1950 would pay with his life, the awful debt fer greatly from each other. Living a fully Know Him which he owed society. Christian life and preaching a Gospel for The expectant city at large was extreme­ the whole man — these are the essential "Be still, and know that I am God." ly bitter because of the horrible crime this means of peace-making, and they are in­ (Psalm 46:10). Negro had committed. Of course, they cumbent on, and open to, people of both What a challenge to a hasty, anxioiw knew nothing of God's wonder-working sexes. heart, from One who knows the uselessness grace. Nor could they scale those high It seems to have been assumed by many of fretting and forcing oneself to see a prison walls and witness what my husband that the millennium would be reached when desired end. was seeing that night, much less understand women were given the vote, and there has it all. been considerable disappointment because There is a secret, sacred center of the In the death cell the Negro and my hus­ the women's vote has not obviously hasten­ soul where the peace of God loves to dwell, band spent much time praying and review­ ed the day of peace. But it must be recog­ and where the child of God is invited to ing God's promises as they had done be­ nized that, although Music Hall jokes listen to His voice as He whispers. "Be fore. There was singing too! At the zero imply that the curl in a Candidate's hair, still, and know that I am God." He being hour this poor criminal was led to the the timbre of his voice, or the set of his abundantly able for any occasion, is de­ electric chair. His deep bass voice echoing jaw exert a powerful influence where wom­ lighted when man recognizes his own in­ down the corridors was steady as he sang, en voters are concerned, in fact, a woman sufficiency, and ceases his struggling long "Use Me, Lord Jesus." Once he faltered, using the vote will, for the most part, be enough to know Him as the all-sufficient then, peacefully took up the strains again. influenced by the same considerations as One.—Frances Clayburg. What a brave testimony to the baffled those which determine a man's choice. host of newspaper reporters and officers of It is sometimes assumed that a woman's the law who had gathered to witness this movement should or could have great ments, nor others like them, will not do. solemn thing! Just a jailbird to the world moral power, but it is not clear why this The words, "Thou shalt not" have less and who sang his way into eternity because he should happen as a result of women get­ less of a compelling force in a world which realized that God saw him as a soul worth ting together when, apparently, it is not hears neither the voice thundering on Sinai, dying for. expected of men. There is no clear evidence nor the still small voice within. The way Christian, let us accept the challenge to that Convents achieve more than Monas­ to compel is by demonstration, not remon- pray more earnestly and compassionately teries ! stration, and that demonstration begins for many young people in their very early for these poor jailbirds for whom Christ Is there then, no special part for women days. It includes mother's reaction to the has died!—Gospel Herald. to play? Have women, as women, any­ petty irritations of domestic life, or teach­ thing to say to the world about peace? er's response to those of the classroom: the In attempting to answer this question, it observance of chastity within marriage and War and Women must again be emphasized that peace-mak­ the quality of friendships outside it. Too ing and the peace movement are inevitably early, many children learn that "Promises Doris Nicholls bound up with the total situation in the are piecrust"; threats a cover for indeci­ world, or in any given country. It is the sion; that coercion and not co-operation is HAT WE AS a nation are becoming more general falling away from Christian stan­ used to achieve results; and that the invita­ and more pagan seems nowadays to dards: the failure to recognize God as the T tion to love and be loved is only a bribe be accepted almost without a qualm, Creator and Sustainer of the Universe: the after all. though the edge is normally taken off the refusal to take Christ seriously: the in­ statement by putting it negatively. "Less ability to find any clue to history or any It may seem a little thing, and far re­ and less Christian" has a softer sound. plan for the future that must concern the moved from the title of this page to under­ Evidence of deterioration is not hard to Christian pacifist. And it is only in this line the day-to-day influence in the home, find. The increase in juvenile delinquency: context that the special place of women at school and in those other spheres where the proportion of marriages which break may be seen, for a large number of women young people are to be found, as the spe­ down, ending in divorce, separation, or the have opportunities that are not given to cial contribution that women have to make, nagging irritation of minds, hearts and most men, of influencing their fellows gen­ but it is nevertheless essential to the busi­ bodies out of tune: the decrease in active erally, and, in particular, young people. ness of peace-making. membership of the Church: and the ac­ It is a terrifying thought that the chil­ The difficulty for most of us is that the ceptance of war and preparation for it as dren who are now growing up are going to issues have become so vast and complicated inevitable, are among the more obvious meet the full force of the increasing pagan­ that we no longer feel that personal ex­ signs. And it is not possible to separate ism of our time. Those who are concerned ample and influence count for anything at the issue of war from these other evils. to bring up children in the nurture and all. Even those in positions of great trust Fundamentally it is paganism we must admonition of the Lord (and inevitably and responsibility are forced to bow to the attack—not war. women are more committed to this task pressure of events, as the recent devalua­ In this situation is there a particular than men) must sometimes feel afraid to tion of sterling has shown, so what can we part which women have to play? the point of panic when they realize the hope to achieve? If our demonstration of For the most part there can be no dif­ forces that are pulling young people today the Good Life is like that of a vacuum- ferentiation between men and women in in the opposite direction. cleaner salesman—done with the idea of this matter. So much of the morality of young peo­ selling it—we shall achieve nothing. We "You must love the Lord your God with ple is a reflection of the accepted standards must live in the Spirit, not because we your whole heart, with your whole soul and of the group in which they live. To reflect want to help in establishing peace on earth, with your whole mind: you must love your on the lack of adequate standards in the not because we want to achieve anything neighbour as yourself." "If anyone wishes world today is to be confronted with an or influence anybody, but because for love to come after Me let him deny himself, immediate challenge to re-think and repre­ of God there is nothing else that we can take up his cross and follow Me." These sent an ethic which will attract and hold do. The issue is something that can safely are demands made on men and women young people, enabling them to stand out be left, to Him, Who is, after all, the Lord alike, and in their acceptance and appli­ against the views of the majority of their of life.—From Reconciliation, submitted by cation in a warring world we shall not dif­ fellows if need be. The Ten Command- Peace Section of MCC.