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OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF AMERICA NOVEMBER 13, 1951 VOL. II, NO. 15

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Pigeon Point Lighthouse stands on a rocky promontory SS miles south of . Calif. on State Highway No. l. The tower was erected in 1872, 19 years after the Boston , "Carrier Pigeon," was wrecked on the Point. The lens was first used on the New England Coast and Southeastern Coast before being brought West.

No darkness have we who in Jesus abide, The whole world was lost in the darkness of sin, The Light of the world is Jesus; The Light of the· world is Jesus; W e walk in the Light when we follow our Guide, Like sunshine at noon-day His glory shone in , The Light of the world is Jesus. - P. P. B/ii;~·. The Light of the world is Jesus. it so often degef!erates into strong feelings of prejudice. Evangelical Christians must not allow their indi over the President's action to affect their Christian love aild sympathy for men and women who happen to be adherents of the Roman Catholic faith. The true Christian must rise above both racial and religious prejud ice and guard his heart An Aroused Protestantism against any anti~Semitic or anti-Catholic spirit. Our concern Our President stirred up a hornets' nest by his nomina­ must be for the souls of all men for whom Christ died. w tion of Genera] Clark as to The Vatican. He know that being a Protestant doesn't save us any more tha~ wouldn't admit that a few days after bis appointment had being a Roman Catholic. We know that there are no de­ been announced, stating that he had received only a few nominational nor racial fences in the true Church of Christ hundred telegrams and letters of protest. By this time, how­ but that God accepts into His family all true believers in th; ever, he knows more about the magnitude of the storm of Christ who died for us irrespective of the accidents of birth protest and controversy he precipitated by his appointment. or enviTonment that have shaped our lives. It seems that every Protestant journal in the country has taken him to task for his unwarranted action, and that every Prot­ If half of the energy that is being spent by Protestants estant denomination in the country has sent vigorous protests in fighting the appointment to The Vatican were spent in tc, him and to the members of Congress, who will have to fi ghting such potent enemies as spiritual apathy, worldliness, face the issue when they re-convene at the beginning of the covetousness, indifference to the missionary challenge, un­ year. concern for the souls of men and women who are on their way to a Christ-less grave, we could expect a genuine revival There is no end of speculation as to why President Tru­ of true Christianity to sweep our country. man took such action at this time. He had assured Protestant leaders at· the time of Mr. Taylor's resignation from his post We need to get "hot under the collar" in such a matter at the Vatican that he would not make any new appointment. of principle as that of establishing relations with the Roman Now they know, of course, that his word cannot be depended Catholic Church, but we need a little more heat also when upon but that he will do just what he feels like doing regard­ it comes to fighting the evil spirits that are threatening to less of what promises he might have made. destroy the purity and vitality of the Church of Christ and Could it be, as The Christian Century suggests, that his prevent it from accomplishing its great mission in the world, sudden decision was prompted by the report of Franklin that of "preaching the Gospel to every creature." - "'"·"N'velt Jr's recent conversation with the Pope. Just a week or two be o Truman's nomination was sent to the Senate, !\fr. Roosevelt announced his ·w~hearted approval of an ambassadorship to The Vatican. It was reported that, in Remember the Missionaries! his conversation with the Pope, he had assured him that our Elsewhere in this issue of the Beacon and Evangelist is President would appoint such an ambassador, but that he a list of the foreign missionaries of The Evangelical Free would not dare do it until afrer the 1952 elections. Church of America who are serving on the various fields. The purpose of the list is to remind their many friends in the Commenting on this, The Christian Century points out, homeland that now is the time to get those Christmas greet­ "Mr. Truman, along with many other human quali­ ings and gifts started, if they have not already been sent. ties, has a very low boiling point when he feels his per­ Two or three weeks from now 're expect to have a sonal interests are involved. Remember what happened similar list of home mi:ssionaries serving our Evangelical to the music critic who dared to criticize his daughter's Free Church, with their addresses, with the suggestion that singing. His friends say he has never felt that he received they, too, be remembered in some special way by their a proper preparation from his predecessor for the re­ friends in the established churches. sponsibilities which fell on him when he became presi­ dent. Being thus held up by the younger Roosevelt as a political coward and conniver may have been just too ' much. The President's effort to bring about this sensation­ The Evangelical Beacon and Evangelist al change in the policy of the United States may have Published everv week by been nothing more than his angered reaction to what THE EV ANGELICAL FREE C HURCH OF AMERICA he considered to be young Roosevelt's slur and challenge." Editonal a nd Circulatio n Offke- 2950 Nicollet Avenur Minneapolis 8. Minn. We are confident that our Congress, when it meets in Andres~ a ll communi<·at1uns to Free Church PubJicat1011s. 29511 January, will by that time know what the majority of the Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis 8, Minnesota. Tel Glbson 2511, citizens of our country want, and that its members will repre­ sent their constituency regardless of the effect their votes EDITOR· ROY A. THOMPSON will have on the minority who favor such a diplomatic re­ Sub1U1ption price, $3.00 per yea,. lationship. Entered as second class m-;i;;:-Aug. 11 . 1950, at the Post Orricc 111 Minnea polis. Minn., under the act of March 3, 1879. The unfort1mate aspect of this kind of discussion is that

2 THE EVANGELICAL BEACON AND EVANGELIST NOVEMBER 13, 1951 his creatures, and all their actions." He Cause For Thanksgiuing works all things after the counsel of His own will. Emperors become His ser­ By Rev. Arnold T. Malmberg, vants. He puts into the hearts of evil Pastor, Evangelical Free Church, men to destroy other evil men and New Haven, Conn. forces, and thus they do His will until all His words are fulfilled. "Blessed be the name of God forever deep in the omniscience of God, as the and ever: for wisdom and might are fulfillment of prophecy lies in the omni­ Therefore, said Daniel, "Blessed be the name of God forever and ever: for His." (Daniel 2:20) potence of GCDd. This makes our God the God of prophecy and history alike. wisdom and might are his." About to be Humanly speaking, it must have seem­ purged by the decree of a .dictator, he ed to Daniel that the times were indeed · It was God who gave Jehoiakim into opened his windows toward Jerusalem, out of joint. He was away from his the hand of Nebuchadnezzar. It was and following a well-established custom, homeland, a displaced person, living God who brought Daniel into favor and he kneeled upon his knees three times a under the tyranny of a heathen, totali­ tender love with the chief of the day, and gave thanks before his God. eunuchs. It was God who gave Daniel tarian government. He was exposed to There on his knees, his wicked contem­ and his three friends knowledge and all the temptations and evils of a pagan poraries found him. May ours find us skill in all learning and wisdom. It was court and society. His very life was in -on our knees this Thanksgiving season, God who gave Nebuchadnezzar a king­ danger from the arbitrary, despotic rule giving thanks to God. dom, power, strength, glory, and univer­ of one of the greatest earthly potentates sal dominion. Daniel's God was the God * * * of all ti:me, and also from the pseudo­ of gods and Lord of kings. Let us note carefully, however, that religious machinations of ruthless politi­ though the windows of Daniel's prayer cians. He stood with a small minority God delivered Shadrach, Meshach chamber were open toward Jerusalem against a double attempt to extend the and Abednego from the burning, fiery and God, they were not shut to Babylon political totalitarianism so as to i:nclude furnace. How mighty are His wonders! and the world. Through those same religion. He was fully aware of the His kingdom is eternal! The Most High windows whence went the thankoffer­ fact that behind his enemies of flesh ruleth in the kingdom of men, giving i:t ings of this princely exile westward to ' and blood, their unwitting instruments to whomsoever He will and setting up Zion, there were heard the Babel in some cases, there maneuvered a sini:s­ over it even the basest of men! God sounds from the sad and lowly plains of ter, invisible, spiritual power of evil, does according to His will in the army a weary world. To them Daniel turned determined to smother every witness to of heaven and among the inhabitants of not a deaf ear. He was no i:solationist in the knowledge of the true God. There the earth! None can stay His hand, or this respect. The windows toward Jeru­ seemed to be no cause for thanksgiving. say unto Him, What doest thou?! Those salem were his windows on the world. that walk in pride He is able to abase! His view of God did not blot out nor But Daniel, the man greatly beloved, Kings breathe only by His permission! dim his view of the world; it clarified with the touch of God upon his life, Their ways are in His power! God num­ it. His-fellowship with God~ did not emerges from the maelstrom of evil bers the days of empires and brings leave him coldly detached from his en­ forces, by the way of a si:mple prayer them to an endl He is the· Living God vironment; it plunged him into it and he meeting, to bless the God of heaven, and steadfast forever! He is the great served his generation well. He was not the great and dreadful God. This is and dreadful God! To Him belong a Pantheist, nor a Deist but a thorough­ thanksgiving. "Blessed be the name of mercies and forgiveness! He is righteous going Theist, who believed in God's God forever and ever: for wisdom and in all His works! "immanent presence in the world, his might are His." "I thank thee, and praise transcendance over it, and His holy and thee, 0 thou God of my fathers." He * * * wise government of it for moral ends." gave thanks to God for God. The God of the Hebrew princes was His conception of God was no patho­ not man deified in the person of the logical escape mechanism, causing him We too, living under conditions simi- emperor, or in the state. He was not a to withdraw i:nto monkish seclusion from Jar to those prevailing in the times of- God who could be localized and ma­ the evils and perils of the hour, but a Daniel can be thankful that God is God. terialized in an jmage, graven by art mighty, impelling force which aligned Perhaps never before have men in their and man's device, set up in the plain of him with a Divinity which he believed wisdom seemed so ignorant, and in their Dura. He was not the god of muni­ was shaping his ends, and those of the power, so powerless, to cope with hu- tions or fortresses. No, indeed. This world. It caused him to be uncompro­ man affairs, as now. Perplexed and God of the Old Testament is the God of mising toward evil but prayerful and fearful they lack wisdom to devise and the New Testament who "has made of thankful toward God. He identified power' to carry through. But there is a one all nations of men for to dwell on himself with God's chosen but sinful peo­ God in heaven. Wisdom and mi:ght are all the face of the earth, and has de­ ple in true contrition and humble con­ His. For this we give thanks. The terrnined the times before appointed, fes;ion. He believed that the people "that pressure of the times presses from the and the bounds of their habitation." He do know their God shall be strong an

"All power is given unto me in By Catherin Burkholder heaven and in earth. Go ye there­ fore, and make disciples of all the (The author of this poem is eighty-one nations ... lo, I am with you alway, years old .) even unto the end of the world." THEY tell me I am growing old, I've heard them tell it iimes untold. In this year of our Lord 1951 ( i:t is In language plain and bold, His ), let us give thanks, even more But I'm not growing old, This frail old shell in which I dwell than we have done aforetime. "Blessed Is growing old. I know full well- b e the name of G od forever and ever: But I am not the shell. for wisdom and might are his." WHAT i'f my hair has turned to gray? "Alleluia: for the Lord God om ni- Gray hairs are honorable, they say, Pastor Malmbe.rg p otent reigneth!" What if my eyesight's growing dim? I still can see to follow Him Who sacrificed His life for me Upon the Cross of Calvary.

Strong Controuersy on Vatican Issue WHAT should I care if Time's old plow By John E. Dahlin Has left its furrows on my brow? Another house not made by hand (Chairman of the History Department.Northwestern Schools ) Awaits me in the Glory land. For many months President Truman has What though I falter in my walk. considered the appointment of an envoy to the Vatican, than to have one accredit­ I still can tread the narrow way, to the Vatican. Since the return of Mr. ed to the World's Baptist h eadquarters, I still can watch, and praise, and pray. Myron C. Taylor, who served as the or to the Internatio~al Council of Church­ Presidaj's personal representative to the es. In a c<;iuntry with a his toric position MY hearing may -not be so keen pope, Protestants -generally believed.. the-of separation of church a nd state, this As in the past it may have been. President would not resume these un- latest step by the President is extremely Still I can hear my Saviour say. official relations with the Vatican. At the unwise. It is bound to lead to religious In whispers soft, "This is the way." very time Congress was in the process of controv~rsy and set ~me great segment of adjournment, the President appointed a ou: nat10!1al populati~n against the other. THE outward man--do what I can full ranking ambassador, namely, General It is par_ticularly unwise for the P resident To lengthen out my life's short span­ Mark W. Clark. This unprecedented move to appomt such an ambassador, for our Shall perish and return to dust will require Senate confirmation, and in country has ~ad a predominantly Prot­ As everything in nature must. addition, Congress must provide a special estant tone smce the time of the first The inward man. the Scriptures say. legal change in order for the general to settlements here. Catholics have had, how­ Is growin,g stronger every day; maintain his military status. Present law ever, the same religious liberty as other Then how can I be growing old does not allow a military man to hold a religious groups since the adoption of our When safe within my Saviour's fold? civilian post. It is very unlikely Congress constitution. A very special recognition will go along with the President on this of the pope, such as the latest move of latest move. th_e President would bring about, will only ERE long my life shall ebb away stir up the emotions and fears of millions And leave this tenement of clay: This move strikes at the very founda­ and in the end it will harm the Catholic~ "This robe of flesh I'll drop and rise tion of the principle of separation of even more than the Protestants. Evidently To seize the everlasting prize." church and state, a principle deeply im­ t~e President is committed to the prin­ I'll meet you on the streets of gold. bedded in the United States. There may ciple that a great r eligious body is a state. And prove that I'm not growing old, have been some excuse for the United In turn the pope will send an authorized Mt. Pleasant Mich. The Free Methodisl States to have had representation at the Vatican prior to 1870, for then the pope was a temporal ruler along with his ec­ clesiastical position. But by an Italian law ANNUAL THANKSGIVING CONCERT of May 13, 1871, the temporal power of the Vatican was abrogated. This has been the at the status since, except a slight concession by FIRST EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Mussolini on February 11, 1929, when the Lateran Treaty recognized the sovereign­ "Summerdale'' ty of the pope over the 108.7 acres con­ Berwyn and Ashland Aves. stituting the Vatican. Prior to 1871, the pope had political jurisdiction over 17,000 Chicago, Illinois square miles. For somP. 20 years before 1871, the United States had a minister at Church Choir-assisted by Gil Mead-Organist the Vatican, but no full ranking ambassa­ Gerald Greenlee-Tenor Rockford Violin Duo dor. Directed by BURT HEDSTROM-November 21st, at 7:30 P. M. There is absolutely no more ground for the President to appoint an ambassador THE EVA GELICAL BEACON AND EVANGELIST NOVEMBER 13, I95l then usually only a little at a time. Oth­ LIFE GIVIN G ers do not get to see the plan. They do not need to, for by watching your life By Prof. Elmer E. Seger, a_ complete dedication of themselves (if it is yielded) they discover what the W estmont College, Santa Barbara, Calif. first to the Lord" II Cor. 8:5). No man blue-print is. The inescapable result will can do more than this. No man who tru­ be a glorious honor to the Lord for His ly loves the Lord will want to do less. infinitely wise plan for your life. God desires all of your life for all of The duration of life-giving is the your life. This is the yielded life. Indian-givers will not be interested in length of your life. Wny should there this discussion, for it concerns the giving . Paul gives, as the basis for the yielded come a time when you should take back of a gift which should never be taken life, ~e death of Christ on Calvary for that which you have given, when you back. H e who gives with the thought the sms of mankind. His whole appeal is should say you have given enough. The of return or with the thought of gaining based on the words, "By the mercies of poet answered the question, "Must I be thereby has not learned the secret of God." God has always been merciful. always giving?" with the words: real giving. He is a God of love, kindness, tender "Oh no," said the angel, piercing Ille compassion, and infinite solicitude. But through, A certain rich man was giving his all of God's attributes, though manifest testimony, recalling the day when his "Just give 'til the Master stops giving through all time and eternity, find their to you." total wealth was .a shilling. "That night," grand climax in one tremendous and he said, "I wandered into a mission, and outstanding event, the climacteric event The yielded life is not a five-year when the collection was taken, I drop­ of prophecy and history- the sacrificial contract. Life-giving should be for life. ped it all in." Rather pompously he offering of God's Son on the cross of Do you like to give gifts? Your own continued, "From that day I have pros­ Calvary. It was there that proof was life is yours to use or to give. Have you pered, for I gave everything I had to the given that the Lord "is long-suffering presented this gift to the Lord Jesus? Lord." An old lady sitting on the front to us-ward, not willing that any -s hould "Put yourselves i:n God's hands" (Rom. seat, who had been listening very in­ perish, but that all should come to re­ 6:13). tently, whispered, "Ye dare na' do it pentance" (II Pet. 3:9). Calvary is such (Scripture quotations from Phillip's again. Ye dare na' do it again." a mighty demonstration of the mercies translation and the Authorized Version.) The gift we are considering here might of God that it is considered the fore­ be likened, not to giving all of your most and final motivation for life-giving. money at a given time, but to promising The manner of life-giving is indicated to give all of the money" you ever will in the words, "give Him your bodies, as Less News - More Prayer have. For God appeals to all believers a living sacrifice, consecrated to Him Quoted from a missionary who has to make a gift of their lives to Him. and acceptable by Hirn." To be a sacri­ seIWed for many years in the far western interior of China: What else can "present your bodies a fice, you must place yourself at the dis­ posal of God. But to be a living sacri­ "The future of the Christian Church• ill­ living sacrifice" (Rom. 12:2) mean? China look"Scfarlc, but we Know it is in Therefore this life-giving, if spontaneous fice you must also be alert, active, ready His all-wise and all-powerful hands. We and wholly sincere, will be for life. It is to carry out God's orders for you, His can but hold it up in intercessory prayer not a gift to be taken back. This, there­ willing possession. Nor will it do to - one of the greatest forces in the world. enter the yielded life dragging pet sins As the number of missionaries for whom fore, i:s probably where the Indian-giver you have been praying decreases, transfer will stop reading. with you

"Set your affection on things above. not on things on the earth." (Col. 3:2) KINGSBURG. CALIF. Guest speakers on Sunday, November 4, were Rev. Ed. Bonander in the morning and Missionary Dwight Fuller in the evening. INGLEWOOD. Miss Adela Anderson - Photo by Stuart Lindeman. spoke at the midweek service on October 25. Miss Anderson receives part of her Fifty to sixty Free C.hurch m~n ga_thered a_t the Williams Bay Bible Camp a month ago for fellowship and discussion of vital problems in connection with support from the church . . . "Focus on the .work of. the L~rd which is so .close to their hearts. Churches in Rockford. Formosa" was shown on the evening of Moline. Madison, Milwau!'ee and Chicago were well represented by representative October 21. leaders. One representative of our Free Church Publications and Headquarters TURLOCK. Dr. Tom Olson supplied was also there to take part in the discussion, the pulpit on Sunday, October 21, and ~ost wholesome was }hi: Christian fellowship and most stimulating the dis­ cussion. of Firee Church principles and programs. both in the local churches and in Missionary Dwight Fuller on the follow­ our uruted work. ing Sunday. . .. Rev. Arley Bragg was It. was the consensus of th.e meeting that more of these men's fellowship the speaker on October 30. gatherings should be held, both in the local church. and on a regional or national RICHMOND. Three new members were scale. welcomed into the church on Sunday ..••.••••...... •...•..••....•.••..••...... •...... ••.•..••..•.••.••..•...... •...... :::············:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::m::mmm::m:mm=mm. evening, October 15. ORLAND. The state W. M. S. held a ary conference is planned for November MADERA. Mr. tlarcia, Mexican evan­ two-day Retreat with Mrs. Dwight Fuller 14-18. Among the speakers will be Rev. gelist, is assisting the work on Sunday as the guest speaker. A large delegation Ralph Keiper who will be the speaker on evenings by bringing the Gospel message of ladies was on hand for these two days the morning of November 18. . . . Our missionaries are conducting Sun­ of spiritual blessings. . . Pastor Swaback WEST ORANGE. N. J. A Fall Offering Jt'estival was held on October 28 with day afternoon Gospel services at the fair­ is back in his pulpit after Gospel cam­ grounds where some 250 Mexican nation­ paigns in Denver and Boulder, Colo. Rev. Stuart Garver, President of Mont­ als are staying. The services are well SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH. Gospel rose Schools, Essex Fells, N. J., as the guest speaker. The special offering re­ attended . . . Special missionary work services with Rev. J. F. Francine are being held during the days of Nov. 13-18. ceived is being used to reduce the church has been done in the Firebaugh area mortgage. where there are several Mexican camps. Let us pray earnestly for these meetings. Gospel literature was left at the homes -Herbert D. Peterson ORANGE. N. J. Rev. Paul Pietsch Jr. and was gladly received. The Gospel missionary candidate to Portugal oc-· work among the Spanish-speaking people cupied the pulpit on Sunday, October 21. is a large and needy work. Pray for our Eastern News . . . SOUTH OZONE PARK. L. I. The missionaries, Miss Lillian Carlson and ( NEW YORK • NEW JERSEY AREA) church here was recently painted by the members and friends of the church who Miss Lydia J acobson. FRESNO. Work on the new Sunday­ BROOKLYNi N. Y. (52nd St. Church) responded so favorably that the work was school Annex is progressing nicely and in Rev. Bruce Hunt, missionary to Korea completed in three Saturdays . . . Rev. and Manchuria for more than twenty Harry Odland has been preaching at the a few weeks should be ready for use . , A booth designed and arranged by Mrs. years, spoke on October 21. . . . On services during recent weeks. Roberta Finney was featured at the re­ October 27 the church choir held its fall -Raymond D. Martin cent Youth for Christ convention in concert of sacred music which proved to ~~.q,..q,..q.,.q. Fresno. be a blessing to many.. .. Rev. Donald . ! F'Rf:EMAN ~ROF.S FOR MEN Graham, tenor soloist from Pensacola, ~ I LOS ANGELES. The church has pur­ Florida, recently presented a "musical l The Home Shoe Co. chased a tape recorder to be used in visi­ sermon" in which he graphically portray- ~ v.1,.,.s1op and N1.. 1 , shoes,.,. w- tation work among the shut-ins and also ed in spoken word and music "The Life of ~ Woatho,-e;,d Shoe, ,.,. Child••" to bring missionary reports and messages Man from Creation to Eternity." i. B,oadway at 8th St. Rodtford, 111. from the various missionaries supported JERSEY CITY, N. J. A great mission- ?,..q..q..q~~~~~--~~~~~ by the church. THE EVANGELICAL BEACON AND EVANGELIST 7 NOVEMBER 13, 1951 romo 1011 epar men . n the folder: R~as.ons ~hy You Should SupPort M1ss10ns, a statement is made that: ne~ church at Valparaiso, Indian built at a labor cost of only $7 oo~ should read "only $70.00." The 'me~bera and friends of the church at Valparaiso did all the work on the new buildi except for $70.00 worth. Estimates of thg THE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH received an urgent telegram from the worth of the building now range fro e OF MOLINE, ILL. has recently conducted chairman of the Commission on Govern­ $20,000 to $25,000. m a very successful week of meetings with ment Chaplaincy of the National Associa­ Rev. Richard Neale of the Youth Gospel tion of Evnagelicals, pleading for a mini­ A FJ:lEE CH1:JRCH MINISTER recenU Crusade as the guest speaker. Mr. Neale mum of seven chaplains to meet the was P.1ctured m t~e Sunday PICTUlJ is well trained and experienced in chil­ spiritual needs of men in uniform. Min­ magazme of the Minneapolis Tribune I ~ dren's work. Capacity audiences of young isters who can qualify for such service and an article whic~ traced the careers· 0 people crowded the church night after who recognize the opportunity afforded health award wmners at the Minnesota night: Of the more than 500 ch ildren regis­ by such an appointment are urged to con­ state fair, two pictures of Rev. Gordo tered, 66 were from non-church-going tact Dr. Olson or to write to Rev. Doug­ Fanberg, the winner in 1933, were show:. homes. Every night children who express­ las G. Scott at the N.A.E. office in Wash­ One w~s taken when he was given the ed a desire for salvation were dealt with ington, D. C. ~ward m 1~33 and the other showing him m the pulpit. personally by a corps of Christian work­ REV. Le RO Y CHRISTIANSON of ers. Stanchfield, Minn., who miraculously sur­ THE FIRST EV ANGELICAL FREE vived the automobile accident which cost CHURCH OF CHICAGO (Summerdale) the life of his wife last winter, is con­ is giving its annual Thanksgiving concert valescing but is still not able to walk. Madrid, Iowa Church on Wednesday evening, November 21 , at He comes to Minneapolis for treatments 7:30 o'clock. The church choir, under the and is able to drive a car and hopes to be direction of Mr. Burton Hedstrom, will be active in evangelistic work again before Welcomes New Pastor assisted by Gil Mead, organist, and Gerald many months. A reception was held in the Evangelical GrQQnlee, tenor soloist. MISSION SECRET ARY H. G. RODINE Free. Church at Madrid, Iowa on Friday REV. C. W. NELSON, former pastor of is at the Elim Free Church of Chicago evemng, October 26, honoring the new the First Enngelical Free Church of St. this week (November 14-18) to take part pastor and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. W. F. Paul, occupied the pulpit of the St. Paul in Elim's annual missionary conference. Rodman. An attractive program was pre­ church on Sunday morning, November 11, Others taking part include Ruth Anderson sented in which Pastor Irving Halleen of in the absence of Pastor Ralph Clauson, of Venezuela, and Arthur G. Lindquist of Boone, Pastor LaReau Thorwall of Des. who was on that day concluding a series Hong Kong. Moines, and Pastor Walter C. Berggren of Polk City took part. of special Gospel services at the Holcomb THE EVANSTON FREE CHURCH, of Free Church, Holdrege, Nebraska. Super­ The Madrid church has been without a intendent Peter McFarland of the Union w_hich Irving Hedstrom is pastor, is plan­ nmg a special missionary rally for Sun­ pastor since last May when Rev. C. E. City Mission of St. Paul, was the speaker Nordine moved to Minnesota. Pastor Rod­ at the evening service. day afternoon, December 2, when Mission Secretary H. G. Rodine will show the man has formerly served a rural church PASTOR GOTTFRIED STONE of the near Elk River, Minn. and also served -ELSobrante, Calif. Free Church, who has picture "Regions Beyond' at a 4:30 service. as interim pastor of the Brooklyn church been conaucting a "Victory Hour'' broad­ near Beresford, South Dakota. More re­ cast for the past year or two, is continuing A CORRECTION is necessary in one of cently he has conducted evangelistic cam­ the broadcast each week, but has changed the brochures recently distributed by our paigns with his brother, George Rodman. the hour from 10 o'clock to 9 o'clock. The half-hour broadcast is bringing m u c h blessing to a large listening audience in the Bay region. WHEN IN LOS ANGELES VISIT THE MISS WINIFRED LARSON was at the Evangelical Free Church Ebenezer Free Church of Milwaukee, Wis­ consin on Sunday, November 11, where Albanv a nd Fourte::t-nih ~t.s she added much to the inspiration of the Joaeph F. Francine. Pa~tor services of the day. This week she will be -.u 11 0 ... , ScnooJ 9:4~ A ..M. at the Washington Ave. Baptist church of Morninl! Worshtl' 11:00 A.M. Ludington, Mich. beginning on November F.C.Y.F Meeting 5:15 P ..M. 13 and continuing over Sunday, the 18th. Evening Service . . . . 7:00 P.M. She is due at the Roseland Mission church Midweek Service, Wednesday 7:30 P.M. of Chicago on Thanksgiving Day (the 22nd), and at the Covenant church of Belvidere (where Miss Larson makes her home) on Friday, November 23. From there she starts a long journey to Wetas­ kiwin, Alberta, Canada, where she is FIRST EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH scheduled for services in the Mission 52nd St. and Chicago Ave. Covenant church from November 28 to Minneapolis, Minn. December 2. PASTOR ANDREW JOHNSON of Lud­ Sunday Services: ington, Mich. reports a "full church" and blessed meetings during the recent cam­ Sunday School 10:00 A. M, paign conducted by Evangelist A. J. Thor­ Morning Worship ...... 11:00 A. M. wall and the King's Men. Several made profession of salvation and many Chris­ (Broadcast over KEYD, 1440 kc) tians were challenged to a greater life of Evening Service ...... 7:30 P. M. consecration, according to Pastor Johnson. Midweek Service DR. ARNOLD T. OLSON of the First Dr. A. T. Olson Thursday ...... 7:45 P. M. Evangelical Free Church of Minneapolis, Pastor Army chaplain during World War II, has -~-~~~ 8 THE EVANGELICAL BEACON AND EVANGELIST NOVEMBER 13, 1951 ...... - ...... 1951 HOME MISSION OFFERING Through October 31, 1951 CALIFORNIA 1lie 11:.ee Cliu1tck RevolviJ1 1und fid~d:ale ...... $400.00 9 n 1v1dual ...... 10.00 The former "Association" and the Free Chur . need of a loan fund and have had f ch of America saw the paratively small but a number foneh or years. These funds were com- $410.00 0 ILLINOIS ' c urches were encouraged t 0 b ·1d because the. y received loans from the funds at a reasona ble mterest.. ui g~rJi~o: ...... $ 5.00 A friend of the Free Church left most of h. t B.et:iie1 Community Church ...... 112.00 work and this was added to th fu d A is es ate to the Free Church . e n · number of new churches have 1nd1v1dual ...... 5.00 been b mt1 and a number are now under con·t t· "' 1 ft · h . s rue ion as a result of the $122.00 ~oney k e t1 tJ e Revolvmg Fund. Money given to this cause will continue INDIANA bo ~~r /~ ~ t esus : 0~es. It is loaned out to churches and underwritten y e 1s n c .assoc1a ions and thus it keeps in circulation. An interest t1~~!~~iso·::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::$~~:i~ o f two per cent 1s charged for office expenses and thus these ne t · churches get a very reasonable 1oan. w, s rugglmg $ 38.05 IOWA In order to spread the loan as far as possible the loans are limited ~a~tle Creek ...... $ 63.36 to as small an amount as possible, since the churches are able to get d!~r 'i:ak~ .. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: l !~:ii mortgages from banks and loan companies over and above our loan. Des Moines: It is impossible to describe how much this loan fund has helped our Highland Park ...... 135.50 work. Church after church has been built because we could Indianola Heights ...... , ...... 100.00 them with a loan. encourage Madrid ...... 5.00 Marathon ...... 151.00 D_o ; ou have some of God's money that you would like to put to work Meriden ...... 111.90 Oakdale ...... :...... 315.45 for Him. Let .us have it for the Revolving Fund and it will continue to Upper Flat ...... 111.76 work f.or Christ. and for you until He comes. Why not remember the Wesley ...... 230.00 Revolvmg Fund m your will? We shall be glad to send you information. Individual ...... 16.00 .• -Olai Urang. .• $1,394.57 . . KANSAS •• •••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• : t Wichita ...... $ 34.33 KENTUCKY Cody ...... $ 25.73 Foreign Missionaries of the Evangelical Kelly Fork ...... 18.15 Fourseam Sunday School ...... 18.15 Free Church of America $ 62.03 (Continued on page 12) (Remember them for Christmas!) Box 1956, Manila, Philippine Islands AFRICA SOUTH AMERICA ~ Rev. and Mrs. Roland Adams· Rev. and Mrs. J . Vernon Anderson . . Rev. and Mrs. Norman Chapman Capilla Evangelica, Cagua, E s t a d o Miss Arles Johnson Aragua, Venezuela, South America Miss Eleanor J ohnson Gospel Musicians/ Rev. Marvin Ang (. .. .· Mr. and Mrs. Al Undi Rev. and Mrs. C. Erick Schone M.E.U., Kala, Libenge, Congo Belge, Apartado 22, LaGuaira, Venezuela Afrique South America ' Miss Siva Swanson Miss Alice Mae Bergman Miss Elizabeth. Anderson Miss Elaine Nyberg Rev. -and Mrs. R. B. Anderson D.F., Vene- Rev. and Mrs. Melvin Lundeen Apartado 2832, Caracas, Miss Lorraine Lundeen zuela, South America Miss Doris Anderson Rev. and Mrs. Alford Bjurlin M.E.U., Tandala, Libenge, Congo Miss Betty Edlund Belge, Afrique Miss Mabel Peterson Rev. and Mrs. Clarence Lundberg Miss Evelyn Clingingsmith Mrs. Naomi Skoglund Rev. and Mrs. Lynn Sanford M.E.U., Bau, Libenge, Congo Belge, Calle Sucre Sur 85, Maracay, Estado Afrique Aragua, Vep.ezuela, South America Miss Lydia Wire Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Carlson 18 Rue de la Meuse, Bruxelles, Bel­ Miss Esther Carlson gique Miss Grace Folin Calle Libertador No. 17, La Victoria, CHINA Estado Aragua, Venezuela, S. Am. Miss Opal Anderson Miss Helen Johnson Rev. and Mrs. David Finstrom Miss Millicent Johnson Palo Negro, Estado Aragua, Venezue­ Miss Mildred Newquist la, South America Miss Ruth Sundquist Miss Marjorie J ohns9n 167 Boundary Street, Kowloon City, Miss Esther Marie Pontius Hong Kong Zaraza, Estado Guarico, Venezuela, South America JAPAN Rev. and Mrs. Dwight Fuller Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Peterson Rev. and Mrs. Calvin Hanson Valle de la Pascua, Estado Guarico, Mrs. Shirley Stuart Jiminez Venezuela, South America 5 Tojiin, Nishi-machi, Kamigyo-ku, Miss Verla Peterson Kyoto, Japan Miss Mabel Sundell Rev. and Mrs. Waldor Thalleen El Sorocco, Estado Guarico, Venezue- 1 58 Kitamachi, Komatsubara, Kamigyo­ la, South America ku, Kyoto, Japan Rev. and Mrs. J . W. Rodman BOX 1109, HOtlYWOOD 28, CAl/FORNIA Calle Comercio No. 20, LaVilla de Cu- PHILIPPINES ra, Estado Aragua, Venezu~la, S. Am. ~ Rev. and Mr. Lincoln Clubine EV ANGELICAL BEACON AND EVANGELIST 9 NOVEMBER 13, 1951 THE of authorizing the Superintendent to more and was a valuable member Midw,st News . . . carefully investigate a new field with the His work is an excellent ex view of beginning work as soon as possi­ can be accomplished by one WICHITA. Missionary Arthur G. Lind­ ble. The board has felt it necessary to ous and energetic. He has enj quist presented the China Mission October liquidate considerable indebtedness be­ lent co-operation by the goad 25-28. His ministry brought rich blessing fore undertaking a new project. With the church. May the Lord give en to the church, and gave the folks insight support of God's people in prayer and fruitfulness in Kingsburg also. The ~ into the Free Church work. Foiles were money, we feel led t o go ahead. We will ner church presented the Stones wft'& enthusiastic about his ministry. The total write more about this when we have generous gift in money. 1 offering for missions was $126.02. taken a more tangible step. In the mean­ HOLDREGE. Miss Amy Benson was time pray that God may definitely guide SPECIAL MEETINGS. The meetings In in every decision made and step taken. Grand Island with Earl Gunsolly called from this life to be with the Lord 81 on October 26 at the age of 60. Amy • speaker, and the ones in Lexington with handled Beacon Book store supplies. One • • Ne1:5on and Bergman, were not without of the last things she did was to place Another decision was to continue the fruit. Souls were led to Christ for salva. her monthly contribution to the Midwest broadcast "Songs in the Day" for the time tion, and others made a full surrender. Conference in the envelope. It was re­ being. Our good listeners must writ e and At Holcomb November 6-11 special meet­ ceived in the offering the Sunday after better support it if it shall continue. ings are announced with Rev. Ralph her death. We thank God for her devo­ Show Brother Kyrk your appreciat ion by Clauson as the evangelist. tion and faithfulness to His blessed cause. your letters and gifts. Funeral services were held October 31, Fourteen Nebraska pastors and the In the evening the Sumner church had writer attended the Ministerial Institute Pastor Cassel officiating. Interment was a farewell for P astor Stone and family. made at Westmark. at Albert City, Iowa. It was indeed a A well-arranged program was led by the time of sweet fellowship and spiritual en. A baptismal service was held Sunday chairman, Paul J ohnson, including talks richment. We were happy that Dr. Lud­ evening, October 28, when 15 were bap­ by representatives of various organiza­ wigson, Rev. B. J . J ohnson, and Dr. A. T. tized. All of these were young people ot tions, the writer, and Rev. Percy Carlsson, Olson took the time to be with us through the church, including Pastor Cassel's chairman of the Midwest Conference. the Institute. daughter Beverly. Brother Stone's ministry has been a really active one. It was said that he called in LOOMIS. A 65-year jubilee is being I was in Stamford on Sunday morning, almost every home within a radius of 10 planned for December 4-9, at which time October 28, and brought the message. The miles. The Sunday School has more than it is also planned to dedicate the new afternoon was fully occupied also as we doubled in the six years of his work. church entry. Rev. Arley Bragg, former made a visit to Orleans and then on to Many have been won for the L ord. Loomis boy, is to be the guest speaker. Emmaus to Mr. and Mrs. Olof Nelson's Brother Stone was a strong pusher for 60th wedding anniversary. In the even­ SUMNER. The Midwest Conference Polk Camp and had the joy of seeing that ing I was with the good folk of Emmaus board met on Monday afternoon. The work develop greatly. He h ad real in­ for t he service, on Monday at the board most important decision made was that terest in the Midwest Conference work meeting, and Tuesday at the Harvest Festival at tlie Children's Home. In the in-between hours we called on some friends at Holcomb whom I did not get to SE:e in September. The response to my plea was $773.00 plus a $5.00 a month For Christmas­ 1fie1te's 11of /ii119 pledge from the Sunday School toward the support of the Lexington workers. HOLDREGE CHRISTIAN CHILDREN'S lihe a SAL Gift Package! HOME. The annual harvest festival spon­ sored by the Women's Missionary Society drew a large crowd, a generous offering, i( A SAL Christmas package is by far the most perfect Christ­ and many gifts, and was a grand success mas gift for your relatives and friends in Scandinavia. in every way. Pastor Cassel spoke on the i( A choice from several packages of different contents is working policies of the home at the morn­ offered for Denmark, Finland and Sweden, priced from SS.85 ing gathering. In the afternoon a program to $12.95, including the European duty and delivery to destina­ was given by the children under the tion. direction of the school teachers, after which Kenneth Lawrence, the boys' work· i( Let your friends and relatives enjoy a cup of good American er, spoke on the life and needs of the coffee, to climax the Yuletide celebrations. children. Order your packages TODAY - to be delivered abroad in -H. A:. Faugerstrom time for Christmas.

m::: m YOU ARE INVITED rn To share in the sending of Gospels m::: and New Testaments for free distri· 181 N. Michigan Ave.. Chicago, Illinois m m bution to the people of Korea. m "Freely ye have received. freely give." Ill LONE STAR MISSION. INC, m.. , Rev. N. J. Christensen. Dir. !l: m 5007 Ave. F, Austin 5, Texu 10 THE EVANGELICAL BEACON AND EVANGELIST NOVEMBER 13, 195l Central Dist.

MILACA, MINN. Twenty young people are enrolled in the Bible Instruction class which meets every Saturday morning

MOORHEAD, MINN. The Sunday School is conducting a contest among its members. The pupil who brings the most people to Sunday School will win a box David camera. The Sunday School is also adopt­ his sling shot and five smooth stones, ing the "six point" record system, and Sling shot, knife, guns and many other placed the one stone in the sling, prayed every pupil will be graded according to articles came to our "Good News Club" to his God, and then let the stone go. attendance, promptness, bringing their with David. Why? Just to cause trouble. Bang, right into the head of the giant Bible, offering, lesson preparation, and At least that was his plan. When David went the stone, down went the giant, and church attendance. tried to use some of these articles Miss David, with God's help, was the victor. Jane said, "David, we've had just enough My what shouting and rejoicing in the NEWFOLDEN. MINN, The Red River camp of the Israelites and what gloom Valley Covenant-Free Church Missionary trouble with you. Please go and don't come back." and sadness .. in the camp of the Philis­ Conference will be held in this area Nov. tines. David was the hero of the day and 12-18. Both foreign and home mission­ As David started for the door my heart has been ever since in all our hearts. aries will participate in the services, ached for him. The Lord had died for David, I want that sling shot so I can which will be held in most of the Cove­ David and why shouldn't he have a show the girls and boys what David used nant and Free churches throughout the chance? Hurrying to catch him, I called, to kill that big giant. Pm sure they will Valley. Miss Ruth Nelson of China, and "David, wait a minute. I see you have a like to see it. Don't you think so?" Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Butts of South Amer­ sling shot and I want one just like it. "Boy, wish I could be as brave as David. ica, missionaries of the Evangelical Alli­ May I have it to use?" He looked at me questioning whether I was honest or not. You can have this sling shot and I'll make ance Mission, will be heard in Newfolden. you many more." Also, Rev. Olai Urang will be present to Then he said, . "What would you do with represent the Home Mission work. a sling shot? Miss Jane surely didn't like "You can be as brave a!\ David, but it." you must first let the One who makes us WOLVERTON. MINN. The church and brave rule your life." community were blessed by the series of "Maybe Miss J ane didn't remember meetings conducted by Rev. ·Walter Wil­ about the sling shot, so let me tell you "What do you mean?" liamson, a blind evangelist, and his wife. about it. I knew another fellow named David who was really courageous. He, I then had the privilege of telling little An accomplished musician, he played the David about the Lord Jesus Christ who violin and piano and sang with his wife. too, catried a sling shot, but do you know alone can cleanse our hearts and make us A visit by Monroe Sholund on October 25 what he did with his?" Now David was new creatures in Christ Jesus. David was was also an inspiration to the church and getting interested. "Once a great big very anxious to accept Christ and I had the local school, where he showed his giant named Goliath tried to frighten all the joy of praying with him and he ac­ excellent films. the Israelites, but David, who had God cepted Christ as his personal Savior. He WYANETT, MINN. A Bible and pro­ on his side, wasn't afraid. He told this hurried out of the hall as happy as could phetic conference was held here Nov. 8-11 big giant that he'd fight him alone, with be, and there seemed to be a twinkle in with Dr. E. A. Halleen as the speaker. God's help. The giant roared and laughed his eye. He looked back and said, " Be SANDSTONE, MINN. Nine pastors and making fun of little David, for what seeing you tomorrow." their wives met h ere November 2 for the could a little fellow like that do against monthly ministerial fellowship meeting. such a big fellow as Goliath? David took (TO BE CONTINUED} After a devotional period in the church led by Rev. Arnold Erickson of Bock, Minn., dinner was served the group in the parsonage. "Divorce and Re-marriage" was the discussion topic of the afternoon and it provoked a lively discussion. Rev. ~ 31st and 14th Ave. Arne Hanson, Pastor Arthur Olson, Milaca, is chairman of the ~1· Minneapolis, Minn. Telephone - Lo. 6556 fellowship and Rev. Clarence Johnson of I Wyanett is secretary. ~ SUNDAY ~ Sunday School ...... 9:45 Young People's Service 5:15 ATTENTION PASTORS! Since it ap­ Worship Service ...... 11 :00 Evangelistic Service 7:30 pears it will be my lot to write this I WEDNESDAY column for a while longer, I shall appre­ ciate receiving from you any news that I Bible Study and Prayer Service 7:45 Choir Rehearsal .. ... 8:45 you think will be of general interest. I Ladies Aid Service Last Thursday of month at 8:00 Some of you are sending bulletins regu­ larly; others of you send them when they ~~~~~~~~~~'*'""~""~~~~~'® contain some item you think I can use. Thank you for your help in this w~y. Sometimes a few details added to the in­ formation in the bulletins will help to LAKE VIEW FREE CHURCH make more interesting and complete news. "THE CHURCH IN THE HEART OF THE PEOPLE" -Gordon Kling Services Location 10:ao A.M. Su~day Scho~l. J516 N. Sheffield Ave. Morm~g Wors~p '12 Block North of Clark St. ;;;;:;;;;;;;;;;; :;H;;!;;;:;;i:;:::::::::.:.Y:::::::::::::: ::::;::• •••...... •.....m 7:30 P.M. Evening Service 11:00 P.M. Wednesday Res. 3-1157 DR. JOHN T, PETERSON m "Hour of Power" Tel. LAkeview 5-0169 When in Chicago. come and worship with us. ~ : ;;-N~.;:~;a::;~;'.";:::::: ii Be a blessing and receift a blessing. m ILLINOIS ;:: iii.. , ROCKFORD. ::::::::::·::.a-.,-:n;;;;'l!lil!!llllfill ,"s,.:.+o:.+.:-4++-l • • • 1 t ._..,.., t I t t ••, , , , , • • 1,,...... ,..,, 1 t : 1 • s,.i,.i,.:,(,,,!..,.___ ._ ...... -.. . GELICAL BEACON AND EVANGELIST 11 NOVEMBER 13, 1951 THE EVAN Dr. Arnold Olson, pastor of the First Burns ...... Iowa-Dakota News ... Church in Minneapolis, will conduct spe­ ~ettroit Lakes ...... :...... cial meetings here beginning Tuesday, 00 F~ik1~; .~ .. ::::::::::::::::·::...... :::: Nov. 13, and continuing through Sunday 1 ALBERT CITY. I am comfortably cared ~erkhoven ...... :... :::::::::::::::::::::· IBO~ for }:lere at the Howard DeYoung home as the 18th. The Sioux Valley Youth for I write these lines. It was zero this morn­ Christ will have charge of the Wednesday ing. Yesterday, the 4th, I had the joy of evening service and on Friday evening presenting the District work and its needs Dr. Olson will show his film of his recent at both the morning and evening services trip to the Holy Land. Sa e Vadnais ...... 25:SO ai the church. The men are getting into ~i7~i'W'ruce Hill······ ...... ······•••>...... ·····...... ·······...·· ·········:... 11 00 ROSE HILL. The church has suffered Windom ...... 'i· their long-delayed corn picking in this the loss of one of its charter members in 54 52 Wolverton ...... 3s5·20 area, work that ordinarily was well under the home-going of Mrs. Soren Sorenson. y-anett ...... : 10:so way by this time. Corn is soft and of poor Death came as a result of a stroke. ·Mrs. feed value in many cases. We wish to Sorenson was the mother of Miss Esther $1,060.47 thank the friends who responded to our Sorenson, who serves as president of the MISSOURI appeal yesterday. Dorcas Society and also as pianist of the Individuals ...... $ 20 00 NEBRASKA . BRITT. A union missionary service is church. She had reached the ripe age of planned for Sunday evening, the 11th, 83 years. Had she lived until in Decem­ 8~!~~nr~~~ ··:·····, ...... $663.37 when H. G. Rodine, Secretary of Foreign ber, the Sorensons would have celebrated Missions, will be here to present the film, their 60th wedding anniversary. The -"Regions Beyond," featuring missionary church will greatly miss this precious builder Virgil Bergman and wife. saint and member. Rev. Joy Cummings, former pastor, assisted Pastor Edward BOONE. A very unique and unusual Erickson in the funeral services. ~i~l;; ) +••••t···· :!!! reception was tendered Rev. and Mrs. I. NEW YORK $974.14 Halleen on Friday evening, Nov. 2, by the SIOUX FALLS. Gordon Riffle, pastor church. The gathering served a two-fold at Larchwood, Iowa, was guest speaker at ~rooklyn (2nd Ev. Free Ch.) ...... $ .25.00 purpose, namely to help the Halleens cele­ the F.C.Y.F. recently. Another guest tak­ s{w York ...... 25 oo brate their Golden Wedding anniversary ing part in the services was Curly Boyd, ~~ei:i Island ...... 66:oo 1 n I v1duals ...... 6.00 and also to bid them farewell after thirty singer and evangelist. A series of special years of faithful service. Walter Carlson, meetings has been planned for Nov. 20- 25 with Evangelist Carroll Nelson and $122.00 chairman of the church, served as toast­ NORTH DAKOTA master. The first part of the program was song leader Virgil Bergman in charge. 'l'he arranged to honor the couple on their 50th South Dakota F.C.Y.F. has been invited ~~~:~i~ ...·.::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::$ rtii anniversary while the second part had to to be present Nov. 23-24 at services be­ do with bidding them farewell as they ginning at 10:30 on Friday forenoon and $31.00 leave the service of the church. Dr. and continuing through Saturday afternoon as SOUTH DAKOTA Mrs. E. A. Halleen of Minneapolis were a special F.C.Y.F. Rally. Beresford ...... $241.05 Rapid City ...... 99.68 present for the occasion. Harold Halleen WEBSTER. Volunteer labor removed all South Shore ...... 10.00 of Chicago spoke in behalf of th'e family. of the lath and nailed in all of the insula­ 0 4 Others who took part from outside the tion in the entire building in two and a f~di~~~s··:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: tii church groups were Mrs. D. L. Foster, half days, Monday over Wednesday. Pas­ speaking for the W.M.S., Walter Berggren, tors E. W. Lindgren, B. Thorne, J. Whit­ 4 who represented the Board of the Free mer, H. Nyberg and V. Nyberg, J . Lind­ Kenedy ...... f ~5:~~ Melvin ...... 8.81 Church Home, as well as having been a gren Sr., and your writer, assisted by sev­ neighboring pastor for 28 years, and your eral of th e local men, did the job. The writer, who represented the District. The $ 99.06 local people provided lodging and meals UTAH honored couple received a lovely gift for -even lunches between meals. The build­ their anniversary and a handsome check Provo ...... $ 4.75 ing is now ready for the Celotex. The WASHINGTON as a farewell gift from the church. De­ furnace is being installed this week. The licious refreshments were served in the Charter Oak ...... $ 40.63 building will then be ready for use in the Seattle ...... 100.00 church parlors by the ladies of the church. main auditorium. The basement will be Tacoma ...... 11.00 Pastor and Mrs. Halleen plan to spend the finished later. Vancouver ...... 26.25 winter months in California after which -H. E. Sodergren. Vashon ...... 33.70 they expect to make their home at Boone. West Kelso ...... 10.00 We are pl;i.nning for a picture and more Individual ...... 25.00 detailed writeup in a future issue. HOME MISSION OFFERING (Continued from page 9) $246.58 MERIDEN. Monday evening, Nov. 22, MICHIGAN WISCONSIN the members and friends of the church Gladstone ...... $ 20.00 Kenosha ...... $ 65.50 gathered to help Pastor Bertil Thorne Rockford ...... 29.00 Marathon ...... 60.10 celebrate his birthday anniversary. A $ 49.00 fJ~r;i~~Js··:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ~i:ii splendid program of songs, talks, and MINNESOTA $215.60 music was presented. As a memory of the occasion the pastor was presented with tt~~i:;.~~:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::/ fU~ Total to date $5,285.31 a beautiful Bulova wrist watch and a gold band. Refreshments were served by the ladies of the church. r-=-=-=-=··=-=;;;=-=;-;;;;=~~=:;=-;;~;;;:;=~~=-=;;-;;=-=;;;~-:=-~·~1 OAKDALE. Africa missionary Monroe i 649 66th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Sholund was the guest speaker at the 1. W. M. Society meeting here on Nov. 2 .~ ~ SUNDAY: Sunday School ...... 9:30 A.M. ¥ The Oakdale Ladies Sextet provided the. :f: • . Mor.ning Worship ...... 10:45 A.M. ; special music. The service was well at­ •:• Jumor League ...... 4:30 P.M. •1• Intermediates ...... 5:00 P.M. I tended. Refreshments were served after the meeting. Brother Sholund remained •.,.• E vange1 1s· t· 1c S erv1ce· ...... 7'30. PM· · and took part in the Sunday services as 1 well. Mr. Udd, Superintendent of the Mid­ ::·_.\,,.! ft ::I:::~DAir~yer Meeting & Bible Study .. 8:00 P.M. western States of the American Sunday f School Union, spoke and showed pictures Young People's Society ...... 8:00 P.M. J at the service Sunday evening the 11th. ,.:.,.:.. : .. :.. :-: •• : .. :-!••:-: .. :,..: .. ,..: .. :-:-:-:~.<...:.+,.:-:~:.,.: .. :..:-:-:-:-:-:-.~ ... :..c-:..:-: .. :-:-:-:-:-:••! ... '<+!...-..> 12 THE EV ANGELICAL BEACON AND EVANGELIST NOVEMBE_R 13, 1951 Cliaite't. Oak, Wask. Cltuicli Has /Olk GiuiiveVa't~ Great Lakes Dist. News .. P astor Lyle Vanderpoel of · • the Charter Oak Evangelical EVANSTON, ILL. Dr. Steelberg brought Free Church· sends an attrac- the message Oct. 28 and Mr. Sundin of the tive booklet which was printed Salvation Army played several numbers at the time of the 10th anni- on the trumpet. Nov. 4 marks the begin­ ning of Pastor Hedstrom's fifth year of versary of the church, last ministry here. He was the speaker for a month. week recently over WMBI-FM on the F o r m e r pastors Maynard "Living Water" program. Granlund and Palmer Hanson MILWAUKEE, WIS. Miss Winifred were along to help the con­ Larson was expected to be present on gregation celebrate the event. Nov. 11 as the guest singer. This was also Rev. E. H. Lindquist and Rev. the day of the dedication of the new Carl Sundholm also took part organ. on the closing day of the anni­ ELIM. CHICAGO, ILL. Due to Pastor versary services. Prince's sudden illness, Rev. Roy Brehm of the Great Commission Prayer League In the ten years since the spoke at a week of special meetings. Dr. church was organized, it has not only Anderson, of Trinity, spoke on Sunday become self-supporting, but has built and ---= morning, Nov. 11, and Dr. G. Col~man in paid for the church building and a fine the evening. Rev. Arthur Lindquist will 7-room modern parsonage. Attendance at ea/1.L t . .fi.n4"Ut H speak at both services on Nov. 18 and Rev. the Sunday School runs around 115, with Fred Beck will be the speaker on Nov. 25. 13 classes. The church owns and operates JEWELER l•l CARNEY, MICH. It was Carney's turn its own Sunday-school bus and sends fi­ "Where diamonds and gold !;\l to broadcast on the Joy of Salvation pro­ nancial help to OJ"\e of its former mem­ are fairly sold." ! gram Sunday on Oct. 28. Twenty dollars bers-Grace Hudson-who is working in 1137 Broadway per month has been pledged by the church the Northern Gospel Mission in northern Rockford. I!linois . , for the support of the Lyle Petersons in Minnesota. Earl Matson is superintendent Japan. BETHANY FREE, LACROSSE, WIS. of the Sunday School. Pastor Larson informs us that he is now "'""'""""_.. , ..,, .. ,..,,..,,_, ...... ,..,, __ ..,,..,,_,..,,..,,_, .. , ...... ,..,,..,,..,,..,,_, ... '"'"'"''.. , .. ,___ .., ;, .,., ... ----· ...... ---· · able to be back in the pulpit after an extended illness. He is praising God for - SPECIAL INVITATION SERVICE MEN answered prayer. - R. Dean Smith.

Evangelical Free Church ITINERARY FOR EVANGELIST 2101 - 47th Avenue, JQY CUMMINGS Oakland 1, California Evangelist Joy Cummings, one of the three full-time evangelists now employed by the Evangelical Free Church of Ameri­ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School-11:00 a.m. Morning Worship ca, will be in the following places in the 6:00 p.m. Junior FCYF - 7:00 p.m. Evangelistic Service next weeks: After Church- Senior F.C.Y.F. November 18-20--Eriksburg, Minn. November 25-December 2-Grand Is­ Wednesday 8:00 p.m. - Bible Study and Prayer Meeting land, Neb. December 4-9-Greenvi~le, Sioux City, Pastor Stover Iowa. Dial KWBR 1310 kc., - Sunday 5:45 P. M. - "FREE CHURCH VISIT" ·December 26-28-Mid-Winter Confer­ ence, Rice Lake, Wis. (tentative) . When Folk Move, Visit, or are Stationed in our Area ... Write Us! He has just completed campaigns at A Church with a Christ-centered Evangelistic Bible-teaching Ministry Webster, S. 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Albinson Funeral Direc~or • These boo!ts will help you Ji from a secular standpoint, these books GENTLY! Written by a 1aym ii ALBIN r.HAPEL I will open your eyes. A real mus . Minneapolis, Minn. ORDER TODAY F~O:: BO.OK STORE B E A C M' olis 8, Minnesota 2200 Nicollet Ave. ATiantic 1418 2950 Nicollet Avennue, umea~ ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ...,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,, .. ,,,,, ·--.,.....,::..------I 13 THE EV ANGELICAL BEACON AND EVANGELIST NOVEMBER 13, 1951 • ' • < •• · · tZ(J, ?'It~ S ;;i,:twiite4 " ·· 9O'CLOCK PRAY[R " "Forbidden of the Holy Ghost to the word in As'ia . . . they aua PNlch MR5. H. 0. TWEED, EDITOR into Bithynia, but the Spirit 1~ !ia 10 not • . • A man of Macedonia. 1111 Come . .." (Acts 16:6-10) aa,ing, A Greeting from Mrs. Fuller ~ aul had only one purpose in life-to Dear Friends: bnng to the greatest number possible tli "I thank my God upon every remem­ knoy;ledge of salvation through Jes e brance of you." Phil. 1 :3. Christ. To accomplish this, he spared~~ zeal n~r energy, but pushed forward Greetings in our Savior's dear name, deavormg to enter every possible d ' en. who loved us and gave Himself for us. oor. B ut here h e was blocked. It is with great thankfulness that I greet you, the women of our Free Church­ H_e aded for Asia, he knocked his head es. You have made it possible for me to agamst a door that refused to open· "for go to, J apan through your giving. Won't bidden of the Holy Ghost to prea~h th· you pray very much as we go to that word in Asia." e great land which is yet so open to the N? sitt~ng still, nor giving up for Paul' Gospel? I feel a tremendous responsibility ~e Just ~ImJi>lY steers off in another direc: to my God, first of all, and then to you tion-th1s. time to go into Bithynia-but whom I am going to represent in Japan. knock~. his h~B;d against another closed By God's help and grace I'm going to be door: the Spirit suffered them not." a worthy representative of the Women's What ~n. u~failing, competent guide the Missionary Society. Holy Spmt 1s to the obedient child of Ever since I was saved I have felt that God! the Lord was leading me to serve on the N?w the vision of a Macedonian man, foreign field. After years of varied ex­ c~lling for help. P aul didn't have to ques­ periences and training the anticipated time tion, "Am I sure this is of God?" From has come. God has called, gone before, his _experience, he knew that, should he and prepared our path; and we praise Hi.m agam be taking the wrong course, he for the opportunity to serve Him in J apan. could depend on the Holy Ghost to stop When we realize all that He has done him. He makes no delay, but "immediate. for us, how can we do less than give of ly endeavored to go into Macedonia." our very best for Jesus for the years that Lorean (Mrs. Dwight) Fuller How can God lead anyone amiss whose ~e permits us to be in Japan! I wish t hat W .M.S. Missionary to Japan whole desire and purpose is to be in His we all could these days be impressed know that He makes it easier t o go. will and glorify Him! with the tremendous need and importance -Mary. God bless you all very much as you of prayer. Again, won't you women spend * * * much time in PRAYER. You can be sure serve, each in your separate place. There will be some Japanese souls in Glory be­ Let us pray this week for the Dwight that I shall not fail you either. Not much Fullers as they leave for Japan; also for will be accomplished unless we are faith­ cause you have done and will do your part. the Calvin Hansons, now working at Ky, ful to Him. oto, especially for Mrs. Hanson, who needs Our sailing date is Nov. 17. After all the The promise in Isaiah 58:11 is precious the Lord's touch for physical health. traveling, buying, packing and "good­ for each of us, "And the Lord shall guide byes" we shall at last be on our way. The you continually." "good-byes" seem to be the most difficult, In Him, W.M.S. member spend at least five min­ but God has called and it is sweet to -Lorean Fuller. utes a day in prayer remembering our missionaries and the W.M.S. work as a whole. Brown, Mrs. Dale Wester, and Mrs. E. Brooklyn Women Entertain Miller, sang two numbers which added Mrs. Barrett from Clear Lake intro· Iowa -South Dakota W. M. S. greatly to the spiritual blessings of the duced the speaker for the afternoon, Mrs. Women of the Iowa and South Dakota day, as also a solo by Mrs. Fallberg from Harold Fredrickson, formerly a missionary district met for the fall W.M.S. meeting Brooklyn, "I walked today where J esus in Kentucky, having spent four years October 17 in the Brooklyn Free Church walked." there. Her inspiring message cantered near Beresford, So. Dak. The Lord truly A_ good report of the progress of the around Psalm 126:5, 6: "They that sow in was good to us in the manifestation of White Cross work was given by Mrs. Uhl- tears shall reap in joy .. . He that goeth the Holy Spirit throughout the day. We man. Mrs. James Simm gave a report of forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, could say with the Psalmist, "In Thy the Winona Lake Conference. shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, presence is fullness of joy and at Thy Th · bringing his sheaves with him." She brief· · ... h d h le e mornmg offering of $l?2 was to go ly rev1·ewed the work 1·n Kentucky, started rigni an t ere are p asures forev&- to Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Fuller soon t o · more." sail for Japan, for the purchase o'f needed by Fred Beck twenty years ago, telling how God has blessed the work until the W e f ee1 h onore d to have Mrs. D. L. equipment on the field. The afternoon Foster, National president, also to be our offering of $158 was for the work of our present time. state chairman. May we daily remember Iowa and South Dakota District. With the singing of "Bringing in the her in prayer that God w.ill give her wis- A very interesting letter was read from Sheaves " anoth er w .Ms . . meet mg' was dom and strength in carrying out her new Susan Anderson, our little missionary in b rought to a c1 ose. Many than k s to the responsibilities. South America. women who served the delicious chicken The morning session began at 11 o'clock. M F t dinner and made possible the ti~e of . . . ~s. os er, just recently returned from Chri·sti'an fellowshi'p whi'ch we e.nJoyed M rs. L arson, c h a1rma~ of the local society, vis1tmg churches in the New York and with one another. gave us warm words of welcome, to which New Jer~e! area, gave a thrilling report Mrs. Foster responded with thanks. Rev. of her visit. She was overwhelmed with "Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, andd Wallace Johnson, pastor of the 1 o ca 1 the response of the various churches visit- thanksgiving, and honor, and power, an,, church, had charge of morning devotions, ed, reporting that 250 women had joined might, be unto our God for ever and ever. and Mrs. Seashore afternoon devotions. the W.M.S., for which she gave· thanks (Rev. 7:12) A trio from the Oakdale Church, Mrs. B. to God. She added a request that every -Mn. James Simm. Sec'y pro tem. 14 THE EVANGELICAL BEACON AND EVANGELIST NOVEMBER 13, 1951 FCYF Board Protests Vatican ,L.,ppoint t The national Free Church Youth Fell . men meeting in Chicago on October 27 authoi::tp bo_ard at i~s Johnson to send communications to Preside t ~s1dent Phil head of the Senate protesting the selection n . an and the Mark Clark to be ambassador to the Vatic~.nammgO of General Other decisions included approval of a · ·tar and regiona~ FCYF groups to send a repres~nf!~lve itn tto statet 0 board meetmg on January 26 approval f 1. e nex p~ogram f~r 1952, authorizati~n to adveitis; i! bt~ ~a.d~g Digest, settmg up of a prayer corner in the FCYF e rim Y once a month. ,, page at east 11 111 Ahlstrom Lectures This Week Meet Your FCYF Officers GLORIA ANDERSON, SECRETARY The girl who keeps the FC~F mim~tes in order this year has .had an mterestmg life so far. She's Gloria Ande_rson, St. Paul, Minn., FCYF'er and nlans for a Free Church national youth organization in God would have her serve. She spent the summer doing DVBS his brief case. Three years later the national FCYF plans were· work and as counsellor in five camps. Right now she is working started, developing along lines which were similar to the ideas for the Bancredit corporation in St. Paul, until December, when of Hilding although unknown to the planners. she will start Teacher's college in further preparation for mis­ The FCYF School committee, headed by Norman Erickson sionary service. of Holdrege, Neb. is in charge of the details of the week. The Along FCYF lines she has edited the FCYF paper in St. 1950-51 FCYF School committee chairman, Elsie Reimers, to­ Paul's group, and been secretary of the Minnesota FCYF in gether with Donald Larson, representine: the faculty, and Dr. 1950-51. While at Trinitr she spent much time in music and Harold Lundquist representing the school board, made the was secretary of the mission band. Dressmaking and singing selection of the 1951-52 lecturer. Others who have appeared in are her favorite hobbies, with swimming on top of her sports recent years include Dr. E. M. Wadsworth, Dr. Oswald J. Smith, list, though she likes them all. Isaiah 63:6 broue:ht conviction Rev. Armin Gesswein and Dr. Harold John Ockenga. to her soul and Psalm 27:14, her school verse, developed a Pray for Dr. Nida this week. willingness to wait and know His perfect will for her life. At a testimony meeting you might well hear her say, "'For Bob Johnson in Texas I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power Field man Bob Johnson has been busy this fall, even con­ of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth . . .' And why sidering he took unto himself a wife in mid-October and the should I be ashamed, when His atoning power is the only hope goings-on before the honeymoon following took up some of his we have, and His salvation brings peace and joy. It is wonderful time. He has been at Libertyville, Lake View in Chicago, to know that Christ has a job for each one of us to do and more Palatine, Ill., and Bethesda in Minneapolis. Next was Rev. wonderful it is when we know we are in His will. I have found Haag's church near Des Moines, Iowa, and he'll be in Texas real happiness in Christ, for as the song writer sums it up? 'He from November 27 through December 9. 1s all that I need-wh;dom, righteousness, and power, holiness for every hour-He is the all that I need.' " Financial Drive Hits $3606.34 From down in Nebraska, financial secretary Roberta Ander­ We Saw It Happen son tells us that a total of $3,606.34 now has been received in Virgil Bergman and Carroll Nelson were at the St. Louis our 1951-52 drive for . . . $27,000. Quite a way yet to go. Park, Minn., Free Church on October 30-Novemb~r 4. These two young men now serving God throu~h our . national FCYF And, now on top you find Sumner, Neb., with a whopping as our Gospel team again combined their music and .message total of $433.42. Our FCYF Messengers, Carroll Nelson and in a week-long campaie:n. Virgil Bergman, were in the Sumner church for their first cam­ paign and the group there sent that amount to the FCYF as a We got there for the final Sunday night. The mu~ic was love offering for the team's ministry. Part of it also was taken at its usual peak. The meeting was informal _yet God-directed. at a missionary meetine: when Virgil presented the challenge, During a IO-minute testimony period, a man m t!ie. second row something the fellows are burdened to do in most of their cam­ stood up and said how good it was to be a Christian. He had paigns if they c~ be arranged. been saved only two nights before in that very ch1:1rch under the ministry of those two young men. Now, two. nights later, In second place is the Oakdale FCYF at Mediden, Iowa, he stood to his feet to tell what Christ meant to him. with $100.00, with "we've heard of you before" Turlock, Calif., There were other decisions that week, but to me that one in third place with $80.50. man was worth everything the FCYF is doing for the Messengers Send your gifts to Roberta Anderson, Rt. l, Box 82, Elm this year. -ma-. Creek, Neb. 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