Pasre D BAPTIST MESSENGER August 10,1939

PROGRESSIVE CLASS CIRCLE MEETINGS, AUG. 14, 1939 B. T. U. OFFICERS FOR NEW YEAR Every' Progressive member enjoys Anna Bagby, at the jchurch, 10:30 Our B. T. U. attendance is running that enthusiastic smile that our Presi- a. m. ; ahead of last year, but not far enough dent, Mrs. Homer Jamison, has when ahead. In our business meeting last FIILS'T BAPTIST CHUFLCH EDITION the attendance reaches one hundred Aurora Koon, Mrs. R. M. Fletcher, week, enthusiasm was high to attend fifty-one, on a hot Sunday morning. All 2231 West 18, 12:15 p. m. Falls Creek and then increase our at- enjoyed the inspirational song service. Berta K. Spooner, Progressive room, tendance for August and September. , Several true-and-tried gospel songs at the church, 10:30 a. m. | In order that our work may move off were sung for the opening of the class. Bettie Lide, Mrs. M. E. Reynolds, 705 in .high in early fall, the General Direc- Mrs. Smoot led the opening prayer. Eubanks, 10:30 a. m. j tor is asking for a nominating com- In the announcement of the sick, we Blance Rose Walker, at thd church, mittee to select departmental directors. were indeed sorry to know that Mrs. 10:30 a. m. j The committee: Neal Boyd, Carl Fitch, Nathan Stewart and Mrs. McAlpine had Mrs. Hugo Mohr, Miss Lorene Agee[ Earl Hester, at the church, 10:30 H. Killingswbrth, Dr, W. R. White! been called out of the city, their moth- a. m. ers being ill. and G. A. Carlton. The first meeting Edith Humphrey, picnic, place to be of said committee will be held in the "Expect Great Things from God; Attempt Great Things for God Mrs. Pearl James was ill in Wesley announced. Hospital following an accident while on Pastor's Study, Sunday, August 13, at her vacation. We pray for a speedy re- Elizabeth R. Pool, Mrs. Wyatt Bar- 5:15. covery for all the sick and shutrins. bee, 1925 West 28, 10:30 a. m. First Baptist Church August 17, 1939 Oklahoma City Mrs. C. S. Speers led in a special prayer Elkin Lockett, to be announced. ORGANIZATION for those in sorrow and those who are Esther Olsen, Mrs. K. Gavett, 1525, Sunday school classes above the In- ill. Classen, 10*30 a. m. termediate Departments should appoint . We welcome Mrs. Speers back to the Golden Jubilee, Mrs. T. C. Ingram, nominating committees to make recom- class after five weeks' absence with a 2714 N. Robinson, 10:30 a. m. mendation for class officers, at once, Of course, the church elects the teach- This Cannot Continue badly sprained foot, caused by a fall. Jewel Reed, Mrs. John Gragg, 2019 Mrs. J. R. Cravens, a former member of West 17, 10:00 a. m. i ers and departmental superintendents, the class, now living in Shawnee, John Lake, Mrs. W. A, Hall, 3100 but these class officers are of great brought a special message in song, ac- West 20, 10:30 a. m. importance. Please do this at an early W. R. White companied by Mrs. Kingston. She sang Lucy Smith, to be announced. date. "I Want My Life To Count For Jesus." Park Anderson, choir room at the There have been more than 2,000 additions in a little over four ,-; *,.; ^ i* ? ;*>; Mrs. W, A. Holt, our devotional lead- church, 10:30 a. m. PEARL TODD BUSINESS er, always inspires our hearts with a Pearl Jones, at the church. WOMEN'S CIRCLE years. If we say there has been a net increase of approximately 1,000, splendid message. She took for her Rosalie Mills Appleby, Mrs. Sidney The Pearl Todd's Business Women's has the increase in Sunday school, Training Union, and other church Scripture the sixth chapter of Ephesians, Cook, 1601 East Park, 10:30 a. m. Circle will meet August 14 at the leaving with us Paul's message to be Victor Koon, at the church, 10:30 church/ Dinner at 6:15. Please make activities kept pace? Well, in Sunday school we would be averaging ambassadors for Christ. a. m. reservation by Sunday evening. around 2,500 if we were enlisting them. We run perhaps around 150 to We are indeed grateful to Mrs. W. R. White, who has so faithfully brought 200 strangers. Where are the others? our lessons the past few weeks. We feel very fortunate to have the service of Frequently on normal days, we have been overflowing our audi- Mrs. .White. She always fills our hearts torium for over two years during spring and fall. This last season it to over-flowing with her heart-search- Program for Sunday, August 16,1939 ing messages. was almost an every-Sunday occurrence. Very few seemed to care if , COME OUT NEXT SUNDAY AND Sunday School For AH Ages, 9:30 people were turned away and many more were kept away because they HEAR MRS, WHITE AND RECEIVE 1 Morning Worship, 11:00 A BLESSING. YOU ARE MISSING A heard that they could not get in after a certain time. In many sections GREAT TREAT WHEN YOU STAY Organ Prelude, "Onward Christian Soldiers" there is a decline in church attendance. In one big city they have 40 AWAY. Arranged by E. V. Mclntyre Hymn seats for every member. In our church we have four members for every THE VOTA VITA CLASS Invocation seat. If we had no visitors and all of our resident members wanted to The Vota Vita Class had ten present Announcements G. A. Carlton with several visitors, Sunday. The group 1 come to church, over 3,000 could not get into our auditorium. This just captains and vice president of this class Offertory, "A Memory! . Gillette are really, at work, and our attend- Duet, '"The Lord Is My Shepherd" . Henry Smart does not make sense. I realize that they will not all come at one time, ance is improving each Sunday. Mrs. Marie Quillen and Doris York but there is no provision for those that do come, and those who could ood brought a fine lesson on the Sermon ___| . Dr. W. R. White

"Courage of Our Conviction," and Mrs. Invitation Hymn be induced to come. v - Glenn Cartwright had a most interest- Benediction ing devotional. The class will have its Postlude, "Postlude in C" - - —Costa This big bloc of unenlisted, untouched church members for whom regular monthly business meeting we have made no provision will some day become a dead weight arounc} Thursday evening, at eight o'clock, at | B. T. U. at 6:45 the home of Mrs. Mildred Bourassa. 1 Evening Worship at 8:00 our necks. What is happening to them? God only knows the tragedies We urge that each member be present. Organ Prelude j "Buona Notte" ^Nevin that are occurring in many of their hearts and homes. What are we do- Hymnsj : < EUNICE CLASS Prayer -.'• . ing about it? We have some plans to arouse them a n d reach them! ; us give thanks for the blessings as a class we have enjoyed. To Announcements } What will we do with them when they come? fotion some, Mrs. McDaniel led the Offertory, "PreWe in E" . Rdad Sible study during July in her sweet Quartet JL1 Selected Yes, we are doing two things and providing two things. We have and beautiful manner; the interest in Mrs. W. R. White, Mrs. Will Davis the radio and the Baptist Messenger. These constitute our regular pro- ''~^~~ »tr**-J V.V5"3*£J the class has kept at par through the I Homer Hurt, Will Davis summer days; and Mrs. Pearl Jones Sermon j ;__ „_ __Dr. W. R. White vision for them. This is good, but not enough. ^•:;^>-£ i Ui'tiH- from Good Will Center brought a very Invitation Hymn inspiring lesson last Sunday on the cour- Benediction First Baptist Church, several hundred churches would thank God age of our convictions. Postlude, "Allegro" Berg Hvto ~\ •&>%$$ We are sure next Sunday will be for the privilege of facing your problem. You cannot rest on the glories .equally fine, so let's all come and help Roy B. Parker, Director of the past. Your destiny as a great church hangs in the balance. In Rosanna Parker, Organist make it so. the meantime, we €an visit our members and pray with them. **a The Nominating Committee has been > i named and will have a report ready at the September business meeting. I say the problems above cannot continue. Same as our garments will cut down to the pattern, our crowds will level down to our faith. "According to thy faith so be it unto Thee." PageB BAPTIST MESSENGER August 17,1939

MEN HEAR MUSIC ward the sea; and the rugged Kickapoo ALFORD CLASS -: , ;' ;•.> i*,r -a iw The Orchestra is being ably directed Hills—silhouetted against the western Despite the heat and the absence of '^:i.tefife&£*t*8! sunset, seemed to symbolize the majesty so many of our class from the City by PetevLong, and a special number was was" given by the quartet of the and the unchangeable greatness of the the Alford Class enjoyed a good attend-' First Methodist Church", accompanied Great Scout Master. Every boy-heart ance and a splendid lesson brought by by the Orchestra, being from the Opera, beat faster as young, eager eyes drank our teacher, Mrs. Alford. Stressing the "Rigoletti," which was splendidly ren- in, with awe and wonder, this unforget- thougfit that we may be helpful to oth- dered and warmly received. Our fine table masterpiece. ers and that others, even those of lowly music is a growing attraction. Troop 63 did a good .turn by tender- positions, may be helpful to us, she G. T. Butler led in prayer, and ex- ing us the use of their cabin for the urged us to seize every opportunity to EVANCELHSM cellent singing by the men, led by Presi- night. After preparing their bunks, the serve. She climaxed her lesson by read- ENLIGHTENMENT dent Hurt, added to the spiritual up- boys cooked supper out in the open, had ing a letter by the late Dr. Mayo show- lift of the class. The Keys sisters also a session of instruction land story-tell- ing how great was the desire of the NLISTMENT ENDUEMENT sang and were welcomed home. Visit- ing, a "ghost hike" to Jan ancient In- Mayos to serve, and that they had put ors were introduced from Kansas and dian burying ground, and were back to back into their great hospital large elsewhere, and R. M. Moss reported on the cabin for taps before midnight. Sat- sums of the money paid them by pa- the sick. 'He urged that we call ab- urday morning was spent in passing tients of the hospital, thus enabling it ~ sentees and ascertain the cause of ab- tests, horseback riding, exploring and to help many people in the years to sence and report it to him. The three playing "capture the flag." After lunch come. class members presented were R. A. and another session of instruction, the Reports of the sick were encouraging. Hefner, Herbert Seitz, and J. J. O'- camping place and cabin were care; We hope to have Mrs. Cockrell back Halloran. fully policed, the scouts broke camp, again soon, that Mr. Wahl will soon be Lesson was brought by Judge Walter and with many sighs of regret, started well and that Mrs. Wahl will be in her L. Gray, regular teacher, Elisha and the trek homeward and to Saturday accustomed place. August 17, 1939 Naaman, Syrian Captain, are the cen- night baths. We ^re always glad to have visitors tral figures, with some secondary char- and, this Sunday, we had Mrs. Jones Mrs. Pettus, Miss Cook, and Alice " acters of interest. Naaman was a leper; PROGRESSIVE CLASS an Israelitish maid told his wife of the Browning. We appreciate all who come prophet in her land who would bring Regardless of the heat and despite va- and hope more of our members will be ' about his cure. He went with a great cations claiming so many of our mem- in their places next Sunday. Looking retinue, but the prophet, ignoring his bers, there was an attendance of 150 in forward to the return of all our absent gifts, told him to wash in Jordan seven Progressive Class Sunday morning to ones let us renew our love for the class Unfinished Business times. At first, Naaman was angry, but enjoy a delightful program opening with and give ourselves to make the Alford Class the best class of the entire Sun- again, servants played a part and per- singing of "On Higher Ground" and ''- ".*'' - .' ! -'• "*>' ';; $\$'l; i '^''ijPn Theodore F. Adams, First Baptist Church, ministered to the physical needs of the poor, the sick, the :?:—' •«.' i *V "4* suaded him to obey, and he complied "At the Cross," and with prayer by day school. - • :. ' l,L". :£- 4 f"'3 VB (Please Turn to Inside Back Page) Richmond, Virginia naked, the hungry, those in prison, those who are burdened with the command and was healed. He Mrs. Smoot. (Address Baptist World Congress) with the cares of life. Here is another great unfinished returned and again offered gifts, but the • Mrs. Nathan Stuart brought report of task to which we are committed as Christians, but at which prophet refused them and sent him on quite a number of more or less serious- Jesus made it perfectly clear early in his life that he we have only just made a beginning. We cannot be true' his way. Gehazi. servant of Elisha, fol- ly ill members and, also, reported im- Storage & Orating had a special work to do in the world. He made 'it just as to our commission as Christians unless we face in Christ's Local & Long Distance clear before he died that there wasj1 much yet to be done— name the social and economic sins of our day and seek to lowed and requested and received gifts, provement or complete recovery of oth- and that his disciples must carry on the 'work he had start- r which he was reprimanded by the ers. Prayers for each was led by Mrs. L. C. Hartley, Owner Phone 3-2671 right them. What a task for Christian youth! ed. As a boy he told those who heard him in the Temple, All the relationships of men challenge us to make them prophet and told that the leprosy should Wiese. "Know ye not that I must be about) my Father's business/* Christian. Hate, prejudice, ignorance, and ill-will between cleave unto him and his seed; and he A group of visitors was introduced by BEN-HUR and toward the close of his earthly life he said most em- races and nations, creeds and colors call us to the high went forth a leper. Mrs O. E. Vandergrift. Birthdays were TRANSFER phatically, "As the Father hath sent me even so send I you." It is to the great unfinished work of the Kingdom that task of uniting all mankind in brotherhood and love. Surely The lesson is that of implicit obedi- appropriately acknowledged by Mrs. 712N.01ie in our own daily lives, our churches, Sunday schools, and ence, with the added one that God is we must give ourselves as Christians. The King's business young people's groups, as well as in .the larger relations of Beckham and Mrs. Sullivan. is unfinished—and it is our high privilege and responsibility no respecter of persons. The mighty Led by Mrs. Bolinger the entire class Oklahoma City, Okla. life, we can show Christ's attitude toward others. How dare man of valor must humble himself and to make our contribution to its completion. we stop short of the goal He set! obey if he is to be cleansed and healed. joined in singing the special song "An We may well be proud of much that has been accomplish- What is that goal? For all mankind it was the Kingdom, Evening Prayer." ed. The task has been well done in spite of human frailties, as individuals we find our goal in another unfinished task And there is also a stern penalty for mistakes, and failures. The achievements of the years—in disobedience as seen in the case of Ge- In the absence of Mrs. Holt the de- given us by our Lord, "BE YE PERFECT." That is addressed church and Kingdom—may well give us hope and confidence, to us as truly as to those who heard the words 'when first hazi. The essential equality of all be- votional was given by Mrs. Wright. Im- 0. R. Davis, C.P.A., even as they challenge us to do better. Countless hosts have pressively she presented the injunction he spoke them. Impossible, you say. Just because it seems fore God is expressed by an inscription Offices in Principal Cities already gone "through peril, toil, and pain" to hear the difficult to attain, shall we fail to try? That is the goal, pur teacher recently saw over a ceme- for unity and faith and loyal obedience Master's "Well done, good and faithful servant." We follow Bus. 3-8053 Res. 4-S992 the true Christian can be content with nothing less and the tery in Mexico. "Hats off. Here eterni- to God's will as suggested by Paul in m their train. world watches to see how hard we try and how well we do. ty begins! And all is dust within." A Ephesians 3:14-21. j As Christian youth today, your task awaits you. Well you heed Dean Wickes of Princeton as he points out Dr. T. Z. Koo, noble Chinese student-leader, well said to our stirring message. Come next Sunday. The lesson presentation was given by Wolf and Company th great uestion faced Southern Baptist Student Conference—"Unless I am more Present, 239. Mrs. W. R. White-and she brought won- «M* ? Q by every Christian youth is Christian, the world will not take me seriously, nor think Audits, Systems, Business Analysis, wot what do I want but what is wanted of me." God made me worth taking account of in my day." derfully clear explanation of the Scrip- you for a purpose—endowed you with certain talents and TROOP 66 BOY SCOUTS ture concerning Elisha jand the healing State and Federal Tax Counsel abilities and put you here to do his work and his will. Your We can seek to be perfect in faith—and we shall need of Naaman and the application of the greater faith if we are to be more Christian. God's task The first week-end hike and camp : greatest joy in life will come, as another has well said, as is ours, and just as truly God's strength is ours. We carry promoted by our newly organized Scout lesson in the life of t he present day you find what God is doing and do it with him. on his unfinished work assured that he is with us always Troop was a 100% success—according Christian. We selfishly regret that Mrs. The early Christian church rallied to the command—"Go and we need not be afraid. In a church where once I served, to all participants. White is leaving for a vacation, which ye into all the world and preach the gospel." They went my oldest| son when just a little boy one day went down Under the leadership of Scoutmaster for a time will deprive us of her splen- KING'S over land and sea to win their world. The church of our a long dark hall alone because he could hear his father's did inspiring messages that have been is still working at the task of reaching every land with Bill Hollingsworth and transportation story of the Saviour. Some lands are opening, others whistle at the end. So can we go through life unafraid be- Committeeman J. C, Harris, the Troop so helpful and spiritually stimulating closing, but we shall keep on until in His good time this cause we know our Father is with us. took off from the church on Friday af- to all of us. LAUNDRY is finished. Around the earth our ambassadors and His I must seek also to be perfect in love. The Master ternoon, with a full complement of - Our president, Mrs. Jamison, express- are working to carry out the King's command to take the commanded, "Love one another as I have loved you/' Love ed bur sentiments when she said, "each gospel to every creature. must be our attitude, our motive, our method, and our camping equipment, flash lights, scout hi dynamic. Though the temptation may be great to try to axes and grub. lesson presentation by Mrs. White is itc T ? command however is more than geographical in ZORIC «s significance. We cannot be content until Christ is Lord win by other means, we know we can win Christ's victories NDld Sol, breaking through some scat- a profound sermon, simply expressed e r realm only in his way. Though it lead to a cross, perhaps because tered clouds, was just getting ready to and each one is a masterpiece." The 5 ^ y . and area of life. Many who bear the name CLEANERS w uiristian are living barren spiritual lives. They do not it leads to a cross, love wins in the end. The Love of Christ slide down behind the trees when the cards of appreciation from our mem- as yet m their own constrains us and redeems us. Let us never doubt the power Scouts—some of them for their first bers, receipt of which were acknowledg- w«« i r the rich experience the fullness of the of love to win others. Now as through all the centuries man pm? 1 £? es of God's grace. We must seek to will find new life when confronted with the sacrifice of time—topped the last hill and experi- ed by Mrs. White can but feebly ex- John W. Heidbrink Pa,!i°^Christian life for all men until they can say with enced that never-to-be-forgotten thrill press our feelings and we look forward me to live fe Chris Christ As one character in "The Uncertain Trumpet" says Manager M or can We t." of the effect of his mother's .forgiving love, "All the hate of a full panoramic picture of beautiful to her return to us in September. of i-f T neglect the social and economic spheres was drawn out of me when I "Stay such a love." Camp Kickapoo. A recent thunder "into usus was greasy concerned about them. He said, Mr. Homer Jamison will teach for us We must face one other word that we have used many shower waved a fresh, friendly greet- 3-3491 WK ^ ye haVG d°ne Jt Unt° the Ieast °f theSe ™y times tonight, just as i Jesus did,—the word "must" We can- ing; the broad Canadian looked like a next Sunday. Let every member be that thn> 7e ihav? done it; unto me'" and he makes ft clear | great silver string winding its way to- present tne truly righteous are those who in his name have (Continued on Page 7) 1 I

Page Two August 17, 1939 August IT, 1939 BAPTIST MESSENCi Page Three visited the homes in the community and at the close of the demption has availed, but that he has bestowed upon them majoring on the Roman Catholic faith. Catholics are stress- first week had led 25 to Christ. , infinite riches of grace in rewards. ing the circulation of their papers. All of this should remind The program of the entire Assembly was on a high History has been a record of successive surprises,—God's Baptists that we must persistently proclaim the New Testa- Edit o M a plane. The principal speaker the first week was Rev. E. H. judgments and God's deliverances. Sometimes, we are tempt- ment teachings in school houses, on street corners, in homes, Westmoreland, South Main Baptist Church, Houston a JXe-rWls iX&S ed to give up in despair when unholy dictators have do- through the printed page, and through every other possible brother of our own E. W. Westmoreland. Various pastors minion over multitudes and crush the consciences of men. agency. all men with superb mind and heart power, are bringing Don't forget that our Lord is on his throne and must reign * * * the messages this week, with the program coming to a close until he has put all his enemies unto his feet. Some day Falls Creek Assembly Thursday night. The three sermons Sunday, morning, after- Almighty God will open the gates of infidel or intolerant We believe that there is mucn *..—*•; in the proposal that noon, and. night, by Dr. Baker James Cauthon of Fort Worth nations and bid the evangels of holiness-and love enter. the nations of Europe get together in conference to correct At sundown last Saturday evening, the registration at will abide through the years in the hearts of the thousands the injustices of the Versailles Treaty. In other words, peace the Falls Creek Assembly passed the 5,200 mark, more than ! "Lift up your hearts, O ye gates; and ye lifted up, ye of people* who heard him. Dr. Cauthen leaves this week for everlasting doors: And the King of Glory will come in." might be secured if the nations would go back 20 years 200 beyond the registration for the corresponding hour last the Pacific Coast and will sail next week to his mission and take a fresh start in the way of international recon- year. There was every indication that the total registration field in China. His wife, who before her marriage, was Miss struction. during the Assembly would exceed the record-breaking at- Eloise Glass, was born in China, her father, Dr. W. B. Glass tendance last year of 7,865. The goal set for Sunday school having been for many years missionary in China. Her sister' Dr. W. B. Bagby, Pioneer Missionary, attendance last Sunday was 2,500. The secretary's report Miss Lois Glass, is already in China under Southern Baptist Dies In Brazil We have a letter from President Rushbrooke of the shows that the attendance was 2,700, or 200 beyond the appointment. The host of Baptists, young and old, -who heard Baptist World Alliance advising us that on Friday, August 4, goal. The" offering, exceeding $200, went to the Baptist tiiis great-hearted missionary, Sunday, will leave Falls Creek Richmond, Virginia—(F.M.B.)—a cablegram has been President Rushbrooke, General Secretary Lewis, Dr. Rufus

Orphans' Home. received from Brazil announcing the death on August^ 5 of -; TV. with a new vision of the great lost world for which Jesus W. Weaver of Washington, presented to the Rumanian minis- " **, The daily enrollment in the many training classes last died. During the Assembly there were scores of dedications for Dr. W. B. Bagby, pioneer missionary of the Foreign Mission ter in Washington the request of the Baptist Y'urld Congress week ran about 80 ahead of the corresponding days last special service within the homeland or across the seas. The Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. that all restrictions of religious freedom in Rumania be year. main thing for each and every one of us is that we may Dr. Bagby, who was appointed December 23, 1880, was removed. 'The interview was frank and cordial. Dr. Rush- know and do the will of God. Southern Baptists' first missionary to South America. He brooke, as spokesman for the Alliance and the Congress, was Secretaries Potter, Lackey, Haskins, Bazzell, Scantlan, and Mrs. Bagby served actively for fifty-seven years in the able to emphasize the excellent impression mr»te upon the and their associates did an unusually good job in perfecting The task directly ahead of us, as good stewards of Jesus Christ, is to lay on the altar not only life, but the years in the South Brazil Mission. Baptists of the World by the action of M. Calinescu, the and carrying out plans for the best Assembly in the history On January 1, 1937, they were re- of Falls Creek. Lord's money that his will may be done around the world. Minister-President, who has taken definite. steps in the During the next three months,' from this time until the tired and placed on the emeritus direction of freedom. He also stressed the hope of Baptists The new tabernacle, with a seating capacity of ap- meeting of the Convention in Muskogee, the opportunity list. that the Minister-President would carry the work to com- proximately 3,000, contributes much to the interest and should be given in every church and school house in Okla- Dr. Bagby was born in Coryell pletion by the removal of all barriers to full religious free- efficiency of the Assembly program. At almost every ser- homa for our Baptist comrades to have a part in World County, Texas, November 5, 1855, dom. In answer to remarks by the Minister deprecating vice the tabernacle is crowded. The music, under the direction Missions, Christian Education, and Beneficence. Secretaries and received his education in the public agitation upon the issue, Dr. Rushbrooke stated that of Mr. B. B. McKinney, and the great choir, prepares the Potter and Haskins and. their associates laid this on our schools of Texas and at Baylor Uni- he had never countenanced this until after direct and definite hearts of the people for the messages. hearts during the Assembly, especially Friday, Denomination- versity. He was married October 21, representations had been made and had failed." Dr. Rush- , Many new houses have been built by church groups since al Day. The Unified Budget, which is our denominational 1880, to Miss Anne Luther of Kan- brooke adds that the Russian Ambassador had been long the Assembly last year. One of the most completely equipped program in Oklahoma, summons us to do our best for the sas City, Missouri/During most of his absent from the city and representation will J>e made in buildings on the Assembly grounds, is the Hew three-story cause of our Savior who loved us and gave himself for us. active missionary service, his head- writing from the Baptist World Alliance headquarters in building of the Seminole Church, The first three days of the quarters were at either Sao Paulo or London. Assembly, the registration of that church reached approxi- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He spent his mately one "hundred. So with other large church groups. A Religion That Surprises last years at Porto Alegre where two of his daughters were 'In nearly every case the larger church groups have serving as missionaries. N~. We quote from an editorial in the Christian Century of provided their own cooking equipment, but the Assembly In a recent book we came across this striking state- Besides his widow, Dr. Bagby is survived by five sons Chicago: ; cafeteria, under the management o£-Mr. Kirkpatrick, is ment: "Christianity is a religion that surprises." The truth and daughters, all of "whom are missionaries to South Ameri- "No less emphatic than; the evangelistic fervor of these ca. They are: Rev. T. C. Bagby, of Sao Paulo, Brazil; Mrs. feeding hundreds of Assembly .visitors daily. of this sentence is quite apparent as one studies the signifi- fifty thousand assembled Baptists was their reaffirmation Harley Smith and Rev. Albert I. Bagby of Porto Alegre, One of the most colorful and impressive ceremonies we cance of the statement of the principles of religious liberty—freedom of conscience Brazil; Mrs.'W. C. Harrison of Pernambuco, Brazil, formerly have ^yer 'witnessed at Falls Creek was the selection and The Bible is a record of surprises for individuals and for the individual and freedom for every local congregation introduction of the Chieftain and Princess Saturday evening. nations. The Egyptians were surprised when the Hebrews stationed at Porto Alegro; and Mrs. Sidney M. Sowell of from any centralized ecclesiastical control. Nothing aroused Buenos Aires, Argentina. This honor, by vote of the Assembly, came to Mr. John passed through the waters of the Red Sea and their own more fervid and unanimous approval than the recital ~~ Dr. Bagby's homegoing will be mourned by his many Hamilton of O. U. and Miss Gloe Updike of O. B. U. army, "essaying to do" was drowned.. The inhabitants of these sentiments. In its report of the Atlanta gatherin^. friends throughout the Southland and by hundreds of Bra- ; Jericho were surprised when the walls of their city fell. Time, with characteristic succinctness, said: There "were One of the most attractive new buildings was the air- zilians whose lives have been blessed by this noble pioneer The worshipers of Baal were surprised when fire fell from "messengers" from far-flung churches which, never bound conditioned O. B. U. headquarters, located near the taber- for Christ in South America. Our deepest sympathy is ex- heaven and consumed Elijah's offering. The king, Nebuchad- by anything Baptist conventions say or do, are the corner- nacle. Every time we visited the p. B. U. offices, prospective tended to the bereaved family in this great loss that has nezzar, was surprised when he saw four men walking in stone of the Baptist faith/ And yet, even though not 'bound1 students were interviewing members of the faculty. the flames of the fiery furnace. Another king, Darius, was come to them. The special O. B. U. program Saturday night was in by anything that might be said or done by this or any other not surprised when Daniel was not touched by hungry Baptist convention, the congregations represented by these charge of Porter Routh. For several months there Has been lions, for the king had learned something about the power [creasing interest over the state in the O. B. U. oratorical messengers and the millions of members of these congrega- of God. Here and There tions, exhibited a high degree of religious unity. No de- test, the themes of the orations all pertaining to the The ministry of Jesus was filled with surprises. His of Christian schools. The eight winner? of the district America, the leading American Catholic Review, calls nomination, however, closely knit in ecclesiastical structure, teachings surprised the people. His mighty works surprised has a stronger sense of the meaning of 'we' than the Bap- mtests appeared Saturday afternoon in the semi-finals, them. Read again the story of the amazement of the attention to the increased activities on the part of Judge tists have." and the four winners of that contest were heard Saturday Gadarenes when the demoniac was healed. His own disciples Rutherford and the "Jehovah's Witnesses." According to night. The first place was won by Miss Bonnie Jean Smith were amazed when Jesus arose from the dead. America, Rutherford states that 5,620,000 copies had been printed of his book, The Harp of God, and that of the last of the First Baptist Church, Oklahoma City. Miss Helen The experiences of Pentecost were surprising to the Anne Barry of^Hollis and Miss Charlotte Agee, formerly of booklet, "Government," 5,000,000 were printed in the first Continuing the Christian Century said: multitudes assembled in Jerusalem. The deliverance of the "The motive behind this unwillingness to co-operate Miami, now of Fort Worth, tied for second place. We have preachers from prisons caused rulers to marvel. Paul's mis- edition. He uses more than 100 radio stations in his broad- never heard more convincing arguments for Christian Edu- casts. America suggests that the best way to meet such with the wider fellowships of Christians is not, we are sure, sionary journeys constituted a series of surprises. any mere sectarian narrowness. It is rather a. deep devotion cation than these heart-stirring messages brought by young The devil has much power, but he is not omnipotent; Propaganda is to make "a plain and positive presentation of people representing Oklahoma Baptists. In the semi-finals our position." Continuing, America says, "Straightforward to the principle of the independence and autonomy of the he has much knowledge, but he is not omniscient. He will local congregation and an alert watchfulness against any Saturday afternoon, when we heard the eight winners of the doubtless be surprised when the angel sent from God will presentation of a positive religious program, unmixed with encroachment upon the liberty of the churches. Having suc- district contests, the speeches were so good that we were thrust him into the abyss and lock him up for a thousand Political or personal issues, wins in the long run the stead* J cessfully repelled frontal attacks for centuries/these cautious glad we did not have the responsibility of judging. It is our years. Sinners who count on their works to save them will est popular support." There is much force in this position. Baptists do not propose to be outflanked. No'.enemy is go- purpose to publish a little later at least two or three of these be surprised when, at the Judgment, they will be cast into Catholics have put on an aggressive missionary program ing to come upon their blind side and steal away their orations. hell. Saints, depending on the grace of God, as revealed Oklahoma and the South. Within the past few days they dear bought liberties. They are not going to lose by diplomacy The soul-winning group led by Evangelist Charlie Curb in the Blood of Jesus, will be surprised, not that God's pre- e gathered together a group of Catholic priests in Okla- homa and trained them in the art of holding street services, what they gained by struggle. In principle, they are right." : } , >'1*\- BAPTIST MESSENGER Page Five Page Four BAPTIST MESSENGER 17,1939 Calvary Baptist Church, Muskoafe President John W. Raley of O B u "The Baptist Message and Mission will bring the closing message 'that Items of Interest For the Last Sunday the Kelham Avenue Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, dedi Presidential Address of lifted up from the earth will draw all men unto Me." This Rev Geo. W. Truett, D. D., LL. D., of Dallas, Texas very hour, Christ is saving Korean demon worshippers, and T. L. Bailey, Shawnee: "I enjoy read- held by district missionary, Ben F. cated the new meeting house of the at the Baptist World Congress-in Atlanta, Ga., South Sea Cannibals, and African Hottentots,, and Indian ing the Baptist Messenger. It is a great Bland. Meetings were;held at Cisco and Barnes Mission. There were 93 in Sun- Sunday Afternoon, July 23, 1939 Pariahs, and Confucian Scholars, and Brahmin Priests,'and help in Christian work." Lane. i day school, and 80 in the B. T u" men of every type and temperament under heaven. Kelham Avenue Church now has nine } (Concluded From Last Week) missions in operation. "I ask them when their victory came? Rev. E. R. Beuckr of Antlers, wishes Pastor O. L. Gibson of Stillwater sup- Every Christian is to take Christ's world view of the They with united breath, plied Sunday morninig and evening for rhristian task. Three workmen on a cathedral were asked Ascribe their victory to the Lamb, to re-enter the pastorate. He is avail- what they were doing. One said, "I am working for three Their triumph to His death." able for evangelistic meetings. the First Baptist Church, St. Peters- During the illness of Rev. S. B. Cut Hollars a day" The second said: "I am cutting this stone to Let me hasten to say that our indispensable need, in burg, Florida, in the absence of Pastor pepper, Henderson Street Baptist Ste it fS into its place in the wall." The third said: "I am David Gardner. Church, Cleburne, Texas, Rev. J. \y 11 the winning of souls is to have the power of God with us. doine my best to help build that noble cathedral. There Certain it is that without that supernatural power for which Dr. Hansford D. Johnson of Louisville, Bruner, Jr., is doing excellent work as were three motives stated—wages, duty, vision. Every Chris- Kentucky, goes to Mercer University as the early disciples tarried at Jerusalem, we might as well associate pastor of that splendid tian is to say with the immortal Wesley: "I look upon the surrender the whole Christian propaganda. We would be lef; the head of the Department of Chris- Luther J. Holcomb,. Nashville, Ten- church. He has served in that position world as my parish"; and 'The best of all is, God is with us.1 nessee, . has just closed a county-wide helpless in the presence of problems that not only perplex tianity. since April 1. Balboa who first discovered the Pacific Ocean, stepped out but utterly baffle us. There stands the glorious pledge of revival at the First Baptist Church, into its briny waters, and planting there the Spanish flag, Christ to His people: "Ye shall receive power after that the Rev. T. O. Collins, who did a splendid Tupelo, Mississippi There were 65 ad- claimed that vast body of water, with all the lands it touched, Holy Ghost is come upon you." And, again, He says to His ditions to the church, with 50 of these Marvin Cole and George Reynolds are for Ferdinand and Isabella, his King and Queen. With far People: "Lo, I am with you always." Granted this Divine work at Eastern Avenue, Oklahoma to assist Pastor W. A. Criswell of larger confidence andj courage we are to go; forth to win this City, as pastor, is starting off well in coming for baptism. guidance and power, difficulties melt away as fogs before Chickasha in a meeting beginning next whole world for our Lord and His Christ, i the rising sun. Take a hasty glance at the Acts of the his new field at Yale. Sunday, The meeting will be held in To such end, w^ must major on Evangelism. That is Apostles. The whole book is one triumphant song. Not a Rev. Gene Coalbough, Haywood: "We the new Baptist tabernacle. No refer- the first note in the marching orders of our risen Savior minor chord, not a discouraged preacher, not a fainting Rev,, C, B. Stephenson of Magnolia have just closed a two weeks' revival ence to the building is complete without and Lord. Evangelism is the missionary spirit in action. It is church, not one note of unfaith and fear can anywhere be Park, Houston, has been called as pas- with Brother Leonard Sullivan, an the name -of Mr. George Finley, who the forerunner and builder of churches. It is essential to all found. What if they were thrown into prison? They had One. O. B. U. student, preaching. There were supervised every detail of the work. Christian expansion, and must give its benign influence to who could use an earthquake as a key to open every dungeon: tor of the First Baptist Church, Chil- all sound teaching in the churches. Dr. Duff well said: "The on earth. What if there were mountains of difficulties to be dress. We have not learned his decision. 17 conversions, two by letter, and two reclaimed." church that ceases to be evangelistic will soon cease to be faced? There was One with them who could pluck up the Mrs. J. Walton Moore sails from San evangelical." In the New Testament, everything goes out mountains and cast them into the sea. He is the Almighty Francisco Thursday, this week, return- from the churches and draws back into the churches. What- God, and our sure and adequate help is in Him. Let us be Mulliris Association will meet with The Lord led 169 to Christ and into the First Baptist Church, Duncan, Ok- ing to her post in China. Many of our ever good may be done by methods and institutions apart done with limiting God! the church in Bristow revival conducted from the churches, let us remember that Christ has put His lahoma, August 31 - September 1, be- readers remember her sainted husband, "Give us a watchword for the hour, by Evangelist Hyman Appelman and brave messenger of Christ in China! honor in the churches, and it needs to be urged with all ginning the morning of August 31. Singer T. D. Carroll. It was a union emphasis, that the hope of the people for a sound gospel, A thrilling word, a word of power; who Was called Home last year. Mrs. both for today and tomorrow, centers in the churches of A battle cry, a flaming breath, meeting under the leadership of Pastor Moore's youngest daughter, Ruth, will That calls to conquest or to death; ; Rev. W. C. Hamil, whom wo knew W. O. Leach. the living God. "The Church of the living God, the pillar accompany her mother. and ground of the truth." And the first and supreme business A word to rouse the church from rest, years ago in Southwest Texas, as a of every church is to win souls to the salvation and service To heed its Master's high behest; faithful" minister of the gospel, died Chester M. Savage: "I- preached in of Christ. This work is not secondary and incidental, but it The call is given. Ye hosts arise; July 20, at his home in Ethel, Louisiana. a revival at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Rev. John H. Thompson has accepted is primary and supreme. "As my Father hath sent me, even Our watchword is Evangelize! the call of the Prague Church. so send I you." "The Son of man is come to seek and to save Asheville, N. C., July 9-23. The Lord The glad Evangel now proclaim, fevangelist B. A. Etheredge of Minco gave us a good revival. Dr. C. W. Culp that which was lost." If the seeking note for the salvation reports a good meeting at Hopewell and training of souls be absent from a church, how much Through all the earth in Jesus' name; of Shreveport, La., will preach in a re- Mrs. Jiria Rudd, Gotebo: "Our meet- difference would there be between such church and an The word is ringing through the skies, Church with 33 conversions and 30 ad- vival at Hallsville, September 11-22." ing closed Sunday evening, August fi, Evangelize! Evangelize! H;.-V= 'f 3 S3 .!I ethical club? All the estates of a church are to go afield, s -f : ;'i £ 5-f Jell ditions, 29 for baptism. He will be with with our pastor, Rev. Andrew J. Ward, and stay afield, in this Christly work of winning souls to To dying men, a fallen race, the Hazel Dell Church for ten days. preaching, There were 36 additions, 31 Christ. And all who are won to Christ should follow Him in Make known the gift of Gospel Grace; Our sympathies are with; Pastor and The world that now in darkness lies, Mrs. O. C. Sutterfield of Hanna. whoso for baptism. Since Brother Ward came baptism; and these should all be faithfully taught and en- Dr. II T. Wallace, for several years to our church June 1, 1938, there have listed in the doing of all things Christ asks of His people. Evangelize! Evangelize!" precious little baby, Donald Wayne Sut- The preacher, the parent, the teacher, the laymen, the a member of the faculty of Oklahoma terfield, was taken by the Heavenly been 99 additions, 72 for baptism. Our The story is told that Julia Ward Howe once wrote to Baptist\ .University, -goes to Ouachita church is going on to higher levels." women, the eager young people, are all to be mobilized for an eminent Senator, in behalf of a man who was suffering Father only a short while after he came this matchless crusade. College in Arkansas as professor of to their home. a great injustice. The Senator replied that he was so much Bible apd Greek, Certain fundamentals must be regarded if the soul win- taken up with plans for the benefit of the race that he had Evangelist Marion Been and Mr. ner is to win. First of all, there must be a deep realization no time for individuals. She returned to the Senator this Announcement was made last Satur- Henry Goodson held a fruitful meeting of human need. God's people are often at ease in Zion, be- 'answer: "When last heard from, our Maker had not reached The Religious Herald of Virginia re- day that Howard Payne College, Brown- at Dale. Eleven were received for bap- cause they do not realize the depth and peril of humanity's this altitude." God is great enough to specialize; One by one, minds us that 50 years ago Dr. E. Y. : wood, Texas, had received HI $57,997 gift tism. Evangelist Been is now in a meet- need. The supreme tragedy of the world is sin. The whole was Jesus' method, as indicated in His parables and miracles. Mulling was elected president of the from a donor whose name is withheld. ing with the Harrah Church, and then earth is groaning under its curse. Sin turns the jcys of life It was not a lost flock, but one lost sheep that drew the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. he will go to the eastern part of the into the ashes of despair. Sin reigns alike in the hovels of Shepherd into the night and storm. It was not over a Pente- This gift increases the school's ejidow- the poor and in the palaces of the rich. Sin is the great .Times passes rapidly. ment to nearly $500,000. | state to preach a revival. Pastor Fred cost, but over one repenting sinner.that the angels sang. separating force of life, even as love is its binding force. It was not a lost race, but a lost son that kept the father Sin divides families and communities and nations. Worst of waiting at the gate. Jesus never raised an army from the Mrs. Verba Pain, born February 10, (Continued on Page 10) all, sin separates man from God. The darkest hour this 1919, .departed -this- life July 20, 1939. Josephine Smith, Tahlequah, Olflaho- dead. He stood at the bier and said: "Young man, arise!" ma: "We have just closed a revival at world has ever seen was when God hid His face from the He stood at the graveside and said: "Lazarus, come forth." She professed faith in Christ two years dying Savior, and the saddest cry that earth has ever heard In our Lord's sermons we find vast truths of His holy re- ago at Allen, Oklahoma, and united the Boudinot Church. There we|e 14 was that Savior's cry: "My God! My God! why hast Thou conversions, 13 of whom have albeady BAPTIST MESSENGER ligion uttered, not to a great congregation, but to an audience with the Baptist Church at Jumbo. 1 forsaken me?" Oh! that God's people might worthily realize of one. To a nameless woman, He announced the great prin- :•:?;•>:-i &*Jif been baptized, and four who joined by ;••->, i > ;:-t7jj PUBLISHED WEEKLY that all about us are lost souls, hurrying on without hope and ciple of spiritual worship. To a proud ruler He preached His ;- .•..'?-;..^ : >-^-f: letter. Our pastor, J. O. Smith, preach- •';. "-•-• . Iv.rt ;•, • *ij-H-. • ;•&»i- The Only Way Baptist Church, one By Baptist General Convention of without God in the world! wondrous sermon on the new birth. ---; -, I; -,*'• * .-' '•-•--'•; ed." ' ! 1 -• *'•' £;" ~f;; >)' '-.:'•--• •'-*. mile west o? Keota, is in a revival meet- Oklahoma, Inc. But is not enough for us to be given the vision of a lost Well may Jesus disciples walk in His steps. Andrew, ing which began August.6. Pastor M. N. world—we must also know of an aoequate remedy for such when he found Jesus,i brought his brother Simon to Jesus. E. C. Routh, Editor-Business Manager lost world. Just here we come upon the most enchanting Wesley is preaching and the spirit is Dr. George W. McCall, one of our theme in the universe. It is the Gospel story of how & sinner Philip, when he found I Jesus told Nathaniel. Peter went from good. strongest evangelists, will assist Pastor Publication Office, Oklahoma Baptist University, ^ay be saved. 'There is none other name under heaven, Joppa to Caesarea to have a personal interview with Cor- Hawes in a meeting with the First Bap- Shawnee, Oklahoma, Phone 2307 nelius. Paul, earth's greatest preacher, was an indefatigable Editorial and Executive Office, Baptist Boildin* given among men, whereby we must be saved." This gospel personal worker. See him as he appeals to the Governor of Rev. B. C.- Land, associate director tist Church, Okeene. Dr. McCall was Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Phone 3-7208 is the one, all-sufficient hope for mankind. It is the hope for for many years a beloved pastor in Cyprus, to Felix, to Festus, to Agrippa, to Onesimus, the of the Greater Louisiana College En- Entered as second class matter December 31, 19-9> the individual, and it is the hope for society. It changes the runaway slave. This appeal to the individual is the supreme dowment Campaign, has accepted the Texas, serving some of the largest at the Post Office, at Shawnee, Oklahoma; under social order by first changing the social unit. Grace is as the Act of March 8. 1879, acceptance for mailing secret of success. Every Christian of every age, condition call of the First Baptist Church, Quincy, churches in that state. UI real as sin, and grace is far more powerful than sin. "Where at the special rate of postage provided for V}er sin abounded, grace did much more abound." Wherever the and circumstance is to be an unceasing witness for Christ. Florida. Section 1198 of the Act of October 6, 19»» v authorized January 28, 1910. ___——• "al facts of Christ's death and resurrection are faithfully As we go on our world, crusade, let-all our Christian The Monthly Workers' Council of tho Proclaimed, Christ verifies His Promise: "And I, if I be agencies be kept aflame with' the passion of New Testament During the month of July there were Muskogee Baptist Association will be Subscription $1.50 Per Year in^Advanee 36 additions for baptism in the meetings held Thursday, next week, with the Vol.-29 Page Six BAPTIST MESSENGER August 17.1939 August 17, 1939 BAPTIST MESSENGER Page Seven Evangelism. Let us call all the people back to the Bible, and present with us in this Congress today? We need not end the famine that now obtains concerning it. Let plans be great, of suffering too terrible, of needs too pressing to be we know what He would say. See Him and hear longer neglected if our mission work is to prosper. Unfinished Business made that will regularly carry our religious papers into Olivet: "All authority hath been given unto Me in i.e- every home. Let all our training institutions dare to be ag- and on earth. Go ye, therefore, and make disciples of all . » * * * * (Continued from Page 1) gressively and sanely Christian. Let us dare to live the no tions, baptizing them into the name of the Father am* I Never was missions, every ph?jse of missions, so laid on glorious gospel we profess, and if need be let us gladly die the Son, and of the Holy Spirit! teaching them to obsem not escape the compulsion of the gospel as we face our un- for it! - all things whatsoever I have commanded you- and lo TV listening hearts. Hear some of the messages— finished task. Jesus was ever conscious of it. "I MUST go Our declared principles inexorably commit us to a large with you always, even unto the end of the world." ' Dr. Bela Udvarnoki, president of our Seminary in Hun- to Jerusalem and be killed." "As Moses lifted up the serpent program of service. The whole gospel for the whole world Let us go to our world mission, in no defeatist snirif 1 in the wilderness, even so MUST the Son of Man be lifted gary: "There are no 'half-time churches in Europe, and up." is bur God-given program. The acid test of Jesus is: "By'their but with all-conquering courage and faith. We are folL there \vere none in the New Testament; our churches have fruits ye shall know them." The truth is not to be wrapped a Leader who "will not fail nor be discouraged till He Our Lord lived under the compulsion of a divine com- in a napkin for safe keeping—the truth is to be promulgated. set justice in the earth; and the isles shall wait for services whether they have a pastor or not." mission and a divine compassion. 'The father sent me, to seek "Why call ye Me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which law." "His dominion shall be from sea to sea and John Cocutz, Rumania: "Our men preach t!:.:• gospel and to save the lost." "That they might have life and have the river to the ends of the earth." Let us say with .»„ it more abundantly." Such was the commission—and with I say?" Faith is more than a dogma, it is a passion, it lifts, everywhere, in fields, at home, on the streets—everywhere what divine compassion he carried it out. "Having loved his it achieves, it arrives. Great believers are; always great Crawford: "Hats off to the past, coats off to the futuV^ they preach." doers. Entrusted as we are with such a gospel, what ought Let us say with Rupert Brooke: "Now God be thanked ^ own—he loved them to the utmost." "He loved us and "gave we to be and do about it? If we are to be true to our Baptist watched us with this hour." Will we be big enoueh to Clem Hardy, Amazon Valley: "The Word of God is not himself for us." Message and Mission, we must be missionary enthusiasts. It our day? Will our leadership be worthy? Will we now bound." Many of our churches have been organized by men We never can escape that love, nor can we, bearing his was no accident that William Carey became the founder never ibefore cast ourselves upon God? Let us take the who obtained a Bible and were converted. In states twice name, escape the fact that we too labor under,the same divine commission and compassion. We must love as he of modern missions. His fundamental Baptist principle 'of look. The short view is always inadequate. Christ's Dt or three times the size of Texas there are no resident mis- r obedience to Christ made him a missionary. And so with are engaged, not simply in a battle, but in a cahipai

HOME BOARD CONTINUES frightened little children who come I HAD A FRIEND STEADY DEBT RETIREMENT from homes where they hear only curs- ing and fighting all the time." By Mrs. J. L. Moye Let'•'•".*" '5**'*?" vy»yvyr*< s Build O.RH Total debt reduction of $91,504.03 the The missionary states that the chil- Missionary to the Mexicans first seven months of the year has been dren are getting a taste of Christianity As I think and pray for a great re- made by the Home Mission Board, ac- and are asking for more, as already sev- vival among Southern Baptists, my cording to the treasurer's report of eral have asked to go to Baptist en- mind Keeps going back to a visit I made ^Aw!^f£i&^^ •aA^A^.^J^^^AlI--^v>>l.t»^V^ V-jlS^wS.^.-^^.^..^^^^^^^^ August 1. campments. She states that already recently to a Mexican woman who had With nearly half the year yet re- they have won their way into homes just opened a lunch stand. During the maining in which to make further de- that otherwise would have been more call I expressed pleasure that she had ductions, Dr. J. B. Lawrence thinks that difficult to enter were it not for this not yielded, as so many others have, to last year's record debt payment of program. the temptation to sell wine and beer. talented in the field of music. He has $163,660.89 will be exceeded. "The more I work the more I know "Oh," she replied, "we would not be Jose Masters Is New Band Director shown marked ability as a leader. He The most recent debt payment was a that I know a Lord who is sufficient Christians if we did that. And even is a very fine violinist, and is qualified total of $18,000 on bonds called for for all," concludes Miss Keith. when we were Catholics my family was to teach the other instruments of August 1, this amount making a total brought up in such a strict way that orchestra and band." Walter Kob, instructor in music, of $60,000 applied on bonds in 1939, the EVANGELISTIC TOUR BY TTTRAN we would have nothing to do with balance of $31,504.03 having been ap- writes that "Mr. Masters is an excellent MISSIONARY RESULTS IN liquors." plied on bank debts. "And how," I inquired, "Did you be- teacher of violin and would do a thor- Receipts for July showed an increase MANY CONVERSIONS come a Baptist?" ough job teaching this subject as part of a curriculum in music education. He over the fcame month of 1938, Dr. Law- During services held on an evangelis- Her face lighted up as she said, "Oh, rence stated, the income from the Co- Senora, I had a friend—such a good is an excellent man for general instru- tic tour in the Havana province recently mental music and could fill the position operative Brogram and other regular by Rev. Ismael Negrin, Cubkn mission- friend! The closest friendship existed denominational channels being $20,- of band director admirably," ary, over eighty made profession in ten between us. Both of us were faithful He has had experience as a member 931.66, as compared with $19,918.91 in days. to our'religion, taking our little ones July, 1938. of the Omaha Philharmonic orchestra The missionary reports that the to early mass and observing saints' day and the Ohio State University Sym- churches where he preached were and other customs of the church. phony orchestra. He was president for GOSPEL TEACHES CHILDREN TO crowded every night and people stood "One day this friend went to a Bap- one year of the Phi Mu Alpha, honorary OBEY MOTHER both on the inside and outside listening tist service. She liked what she heard music fraternity, and is also a .member earnestly. He states that at one place and returned. Soon she accepted Christ "I have no time to send my children t of Phi Kappa Delta, national profes- after preaching for an hour and twenty as her Saviour and her whole life was sional fraternity in edacation. He was to the mission/' a Mexican mother of minutes the people begged that he con- filled with joy. She felt that she must nine children told Miss Amelia Diaz, listed on the academic honor roll while tinue. tell me about her newly-found Saviour. a student in Ohio State University. missionary In San Antonio when she "This field offers great opportunities "She expressed this desire to her hus- went to the home to inquire about the for the preaching of the Gospel," he band, but he protested strongly, saying absence of six members of the family states. "People are hungry for the news that she could follow this new religion BONNIE JEAN SMITH who had been attending services. of salvation for they are tired of sin, if she must but that it would be ex- WINS CONTEST After a few weeks, Miss Diaz went superstition and wandering." tremely foolish to sacrifice the friend- again to the home and found the moth- Brother Negrin adds that house- to- ship of a lifetime by urging her religion . Bonnie Jean Smith, member of the ed in a different attitude. house visiting has proved a great bless- upon me who was such a faithful Cath- First Baptist Church of Oklahoma City, "My children do not obey me," she ing and that the people responded olic. She felt, however, that she could won first place in the Oklahoma Baptist complained, "but when they went to beautifully to the invitations given them not be faithful to Christ or her friend University oratorical contest held Sat- hear the Gospel they learned to be nice to attend services. They beg for Chris- if she did not try to bring me to Him. urday night as one of the features of and obey me." tian literature that they might go out "That day,"- continued my hostess, the Bison program. The missionary seized this opportun- and witness for Him to those who do "she took her Bible to my house and Charlotte Agee, Miami, and Helen ity to teach the mother a lesson on her not .know of Christ and His love. read the old, old story to me. And from Anne Barry, Hollis, tied for second and responsibility to the children. the very first I loved the Gospel. Daily third place and each will be given a Now, Miss Diaz reports, the children $150 award. Others entered in the finals SEARCH AND SOFTEN my friend came to read to me and my are back in the mission, and the mother four older children and explained how were Virginia Lee Cox, Holdenville; is grateful for the influence of the By Miss Minnie Berry to be saved. Soon we did understand Kenneth Bolinger,- El Reno; Robert Al- Gospel. Mountain Missionary and accepted Christ as our Saviour. The corn, Bristow; Betty Bennett, Tulsa; "Search and soften"—this; was the first time we attended a service in and Mary Alice Weidenmaier, Fort NEW SUIVOIER PROGRAM heart petition of that dear young moth- the Baptist church we presented our- Cobb. Dr. John W. Raley, president of SUCCESSFUL er in our little mountain church who selves for baptism. Now my friend is accompanied me to^a mission Sunday- dead, but, oh, what a good friend she O. B. U., gave the feature address of new summer program being car- school recently. Three small chii&ren. was!" the program. out in the New Orleans mission all under four years of age, werelefi: Are there not hundreds of Baptists proving successful and fruitful, ac- at home, and she walked those thrte in tho Southland who will, in the same SCHOOL TO OPEN rcording to Miss Gladys Keith, mission- long, muddy miles with me. Difficult manner, prove themselves friends to ary. for her? Yes! But she loves her ^ord thoir neighbors, and esneciallv these of SEPTEMBER 11 Sis A number of children from non- whom she has known only about • two foreign birth? Christ snys. "Ye are my There are just a few weeks until the Christian homes are selected each week years, and she loves lost souls. friends, if ye do whatsoever I command opening of school. Every indication '•u. and taken to a camp on the coast. A After assisting with a religious cen- you." points to the largest enrollment in the worker goes along to lead services each sus, she said to me, "Sometimes I can history of O. B. U. If you have not de- day .and direct the children. hardly stay at home, for there are so JEWISH DOCTOR CONSIDERS cided where you will attend college this "One night a hard windstorm came many lost people all about me." CHRISTIANITY Jose Masters, graduate of the depart- City in 1912 and his father was principal year, we invite you to attend O. B. U. up," Miss Keith writes, "and they were When we reached the school building ment of music at Ohio State University, of tho Central high school in Oklahoma You will enjoy the fellowship of the naturally, a bit frightened because they that afternoon thirty-five people were In connection with his engagements has been elected as director of the City and his grandfather was a Baptist students and the beautiful Bison cam- had never been out of the city before waiting for us to unlock the door, make in churches, Rev. Jacob Gartenhaus, Bison Band and instructor in instru- minister. j pus. The fall semester opens on Sep- and the wind was blowing the trees. a fire, and conduct the Sunday school. field secretary engaged in Jewish work, mental music and violin to succeed Eugene J. Weigel, acting chairman tember 11. The worker gathered them around her When I-say that only two 'of the always, seeks to personally contact his Donald L. McCollum who resigned sev- of the Ohio State music department in a room and started singing hymns thirty-five present were Christians one own people, especially those who have eral weeks ago to accept a position as and one of the teachers in the Bison that they had learned at the mission. does not wonder that this dear woman been befriended by Christians. educational director and choir leader at band short course, writes concerning - if t ?,»:$ They sang for two hours. Upon revisiting a certain city, tho Imr prayed so earnestly, "Oh, Lordj search r* ^anuel Baptist Church in Shaw- Mr. Masters: lift "I get so thrilled when I think of nnd soften the hearts of the people in field worker called upon a Jewish doc- ncc. "He is one of our better graduates, ff 39 Gospel hymns being able to quiet the this community." (Continued on Page 14) Mr' Masters was born in Oklahoma is a man of fine personality and very i.£. 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ITEMS OF INTEREST of the 823 having come for baptism. City; Mr. Tidwell, Oklahoma City; (Continued from Page 4) The church debt has ,been refinanced, Christman, Spiro. and the interior of the building has M. DeBerry is now in a meeting at been finished. I One of our best churches in Oklaho- Hazel Dell Baptist Church near Dale. WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION ma City desires to secure a young lay- BEBTA K. SPOONER, Secretary Brother C. M. Curbj closed -a very man, not a preacher, as educational and Leonard Saxon, Muskogee, has just successful meeting atlRhea, Oklahoma, music director. This opening which of- completed work for his M. A. degree at August 6. There were ?1 conversions, fers a modest remuneration, ought to the Oklahoma A. and M. College, and 22 additions, 19 by baptism, nine restor- appeal to some young man who desires is now available for religious educa- ations, and two fine young men sur- to go to school and can be with the quarter's report from the 25 reports tional work as gospel singer in meet- rendered to preach. ^ Brother Haskel church Wednesday nights and Sun- Our Magazine received, we find that these presidents ings. He is prepared to teach history or Beck directed the music in a wonderful days. Any inquiries will be referred by sent out 1,064 letters and cards pertain- music in schools and has a life certifi- way. The church \ was strengthened the Baptist Messenger office to the We may grow weary with the re- for Oklahoma is only 545 copies. We did ing to our work. These 25 presidents made 101 talks, visited 105 churches cate from the State Board of Educa- spiritually. Brother j George McDow is committee of that church. peated appeals to subscribe to our mis- not reach our low goal last year—let's tion. the pastor of this church. do it this year! and 68 societies, held 25 rallies, helped sionary periodicals, but when your sec- in organizing 24 W. M. S. and auxiliar- On January 8 the Lone Grove Bap- Oklahoma reports about 1,100 G. A., In the list of educational institutions retary receives the reports from Birm- ies. They report that in these 25 as- Noah-Phillips, Tuttle: "We closed a tist Church called Rev. I. C. Watson R. A. and Sunbeam organizations, and sociations there are 458 active mission- in which training course awards have as half-time pastor. On March 2, thev ingham showing the few who subscribe, yet the W, M. U. Literature Depart- been granted, 1938-39, by the Baptist very successful study course for our she longs for the time when each or- ary societies and 819 auxiliaries. They B. T. U. August 4, with an average became a full-time church. They closed ment tells us that only 689 World Com- secured many subscriptions to the mis- Sunday School Board, we note that 901 attendance of 69. Misses Katherine a revival July 16 in which Rev. Tommie ganization will see the need. rades come into Oklahoma. Where are awards were given students in Okla- We report around 350 Y. W. A. or- sionary magazines and our Baptist Anne Read of Norman, Anna and Nora Spence assisted. There were- 30 addi- these counselors getting their material Messenger. Eight Associations did not homa Baptist University. Oklahoma is Potts of Chickasha taught the classes. tions for baptism. On January 8 the ganizations in Oklahoma and yet only to present to these eager boys and seventh in the list of states, Texas and 335 magazines for this group coming report this quarter, but we feel sure These young women are talented and membership of the church was 71. Since girls? Christian parents should place that in each of these unreported as- North Carolina hold first and second deeply consecrated. The "school has that time there have been 75 additions into the state—not even one for each these in their homes so that the in- places respectively. organization. What are the other sociations good work is going on. The been almost equal to a:good revival in to the church, 46 of whom have come •dividual boys and girls could have the .women in the associations have cere- Y. W. A.'s doing? This magazine, The privilege of reading such articles as ap- Dr. John D. Freeman (not to be our church." for baptism. The church is looking for- fully chosen their leaders and Okla- ward to a larger harvest this coming Window of Y. W. A.f published exclus- pear in the September issue—"How I confused with Secretary John D. Free- ively for Y. W. A.'s is a magazine to be homa W. M. U. is proud of her As- year. Became a Christian," by Chen Ngai sociational Presidents. man of Tennessee) has resigned his C C. Stone, Port Neches, Texas: "We enjoyed by all your girls not simply Sau, China; "Newsboys for Christ," by position in Mercer University as pro- are very happy in our church work On Sunday, August 6, the Mounds program material. It contains more, A. T. Greene, Jr.; "The Magic Rings," fessor of New Testament Interpretation, here. This has been a splendid year with much more. The September issue car- by Alene -Crutcher. What is your child Homiletics, Philosophy, and Christian additions all along. The attendance Baptist Church celebrated its 35th anni- A TOKEN OF LOVE REDEEMED versary. An all-day meeting was held, ries a touching story of "A Visit to reading? Ethics. He has reached the' age of 75 upon the services has been fine. July the Leper Hospital/' written by Cecile The literature Chairman of the Pon- Richmond, Virginia—(F.M.B.)—Some and for 53 years has been a faithful was one of our best Sunday school and there was a basket lunch at noon with plenty of fried chicken. Some of Lancaster, missionary to Japan, and a ca City W. M. U. gives us a way to weeks ago an article, A Token of Love and efficient minister of the Gospel. months, and we expect to break our short biography of one of our greatest lor Sale, appeared in the Baptist papers record in August. Plans are almost the speakers were: Brother W. E. "sing up subscriptions." Try these verses Rockett of Sallisaw and Brother W. J. women in history, Frances E. Willard, at your next meeting: of the South. It told of a small diamond Brother G. E. Swaim, just closed a complete for a needed auditorium. The prepared by Mrs. Carter Wright. Then, engagement ring that was being offered spirit of the church is an inspiration." Crider of Tulsa, former pastors of the (Tune: Every Ought To Love Jesus) revival August 5 at the Lona Church church; Mrs. P. Smith. Only one char- every month we have requests from Everybody ought to take Royal Service, for sale by its owner, a widowed mis- in Haskell "Association, where Brother ter member was present, Miss Lenna Y. W. A.'s, asking "What can we do for Royal Service, Royal Service, sionary, in order that she might have Hershel Mason is pastor. There were Dr. Arthur L. Brandon, formerly a Daughtery, Sapulpa. Brother Jep C. Personal Service?" There are four arti- It brings us the news from every land, some ready money to put into the mis- 14 decisions for the Lord, nine conver- distinguished member of the faculty of Williams is the fine pastor of this cles on this phase of our work, each Everybody ought to take Royal Service. sion work of her station. sions, eight additions for baptism, two Oklahoma Baptist University, and re- church. one bringing suggestions for your or- This article brought an immediate re- additions by letter, and one by state- cently executive-secretary of the Ameri- ganizations. Other verses: sponse, and one hundred dollars was ment. Rev. George Hamilton of the can Youth Commission of the American Three magazines to each organiza- sent to the Foreign Mission Board to Lona Church led the singing. John W. Dowdy, Wheatley, Kentucky: Everybody ought to take The Window, Council on Education, has resigned, ef- "We look forward with great pleasure tion should be a minimum—yet the goal etc. redeem this ring. The donor, herself fective August 15, to become director to the coming of the Messenger. I think Everybody ought to take World Com- the widow of a Baptist minister who Rev. Garth Pybas, Franklin: Church, of public information and assistant to knew what that little piece of jewelry you can appreciate the Messenger just PRAY: rades, etc. must mean to the lonely missionary on 'Norman: "I just closed a two weeks* the president of the University of a little more when you are away from Everybody ought to take the Messen- revival August 6 at the Rocky Point Texas. Both men are Baptists. August 20, Sunday—That Southern a far-away mission field, requested that home. I think you are giving us a ger^ etc. the ring be sent to the missionary's school, east of Noble. There isn't any wonderful paper, and I thank you for Baptists may grow in the grace of giv- |(Tune: Why Not Now) kind of religious service there. The ing, daughter who wanted to keep it, but Ray W. McClung, Clinton: "Our re- it. Our work here at Wheatley is grow- Why dp you wait, dear sister, who had been willing to give it up to Lord gave us Jen conversions. I bap- vival is in its second week with Dr. ing and going forward. Yesterday, Oh, why do you tarry so long, tized six of them into the Noble Church. August 21, Monday—For Dr. and further the work of God's Kingdom here N, M, Stigler of Blackwell preaching August 6, we had the house packed Mrs. T. Neil Johnson, Mrs. E. L. Mor- We're ready to take your subscription, on earth. I began a-revival. August 7 at the Cap- and Ira Prosser of ShaVnee, leading at all services. The Dallasburg Church In subscribing you cannot go wrong. shaw school east of Norman;" gan, emeritus missionaries from China. The far-reaching results brought the singing. Interest is growing. We (Wheatley) is one of the older churches about by this money will never be fully are having the largest crowds ever to in Kentucky and has a great history." August 22, Tuesday—For IVIiss Alice Why not, why not, known in this world, but what joy there Rev. X C. Wilhelm began his ninth attend a revival at this 'church. The Parker, evangelistic educational work- Why not subscribe just now? must be in the heart of the donor in year as pastor of the Glenwood Baptist preaching is fine and the singing is up- I. Chrystine Hunter, First Baptist er, Miss Mary Demarest. evangelistic Why not, why not, the knowledge'that she has made it pos- Church last Sunday. During the eight lifting. We are praying for a great re- Church, Enid: "There were 502 in Sun- worker, Misses Irene Jeffers and Clara- Why not subscribe just now? sible for the missionary to have the years of his pastorate there, there have vival before the week is over." day school August 6 and 135 in B. T. U. bel Isdell, educational workers, Yang- money which she so much needed and been 823 additions to the church, 522 Rev. B. M. Jackson, pastor, and family chow, China. WAYNOKA IS 100 1 CENT that she has brought such happiness to will return from their vacation this the daughter by returning to her the D. D. Barber, Erick: "There were 258 week. They report a splendid time at August 23, Wednesday—For Mr. and CHURCH in Sunday school last Sunday and 140 Mrs. Machado, Vibora, Mr. and Mrs. token of her father's love for her moth- in the mission points. We are in a good the Baptist World Alliance in Atlanta, A report has just been received that er. LIGHTNING STRIKES and visiting with relatives en route. J. F. DeArmas, Jacomina, Cuba, evan- meeting at Berlin this week. Our own gelistic workers. the Waynoka Church in Salt Fork As- r Churches are not immune from damage Several other families of the church sociation is the first this year to by lightning and lightning is very prev- revival meeting begins next week \viih were in Atlanta during the week of the War, whether it is fought in America alent in the summer time. You can be A. L. Lowther and Sam Allen as our August 24, Thursday—For Dr. and achieve the title of a' 100 per cent or Europe or Asia, always works havoc sure that your church is protected from Alliance and have returned with glow- church. This means that every resident Buch loss by writing to Southern Mutual helpers. With the great meeting at ing accounts of the occasion. Several Mrs. A. W. Yocum, medical workers, with Christianity. It puts limits on the Church Insurance Company, Columbia. Sayre, held by Art Wright and Sam Misses Pearl Caldwell and Bonnie Jean member of this church has > given to freedom of speech and of. the press. S. C. of our young people are at Falls Creek missions during 1939. Many other so- Allen, our Association will go way over with more to attend during the week/1 Ray, evangelistic workers, Pingtu, It imposes economic restrictions upon the top in baptisms this ye^r." China; also Dorothy Yocum, Margaret cieties are striving toward this goal and whole populations. It demands of the Fund student. we hope to have a fine list of them this people all their time and energy. It al- Pastor Carlos Berry, Olustee: fall. The East Central District Y. W. A., First Baptist Church of Olustee has August 26, Friday—For Mr. and Mrs. lows no choice of loyalties. It puts G. A., and R. A. Camp at Robbers just closed a splendid revival the best Eugene Hill, Mr. and MrsJ F. T. Wood- chains on human consciences. It con- A GUIDE TO BUYERS Cave near Wilburton, in July, was well- since I have been pastor of the church. ward, evangelistic workers, Canton, OUR ASSOCIATIONAL PRESIDENTS trols men's thoughts and judgments and attended, having one hundred girls and China. ; actions.—William Axling. \ Bibles, books, hyznuals, church sup- State Evangelist Thos. B. Hart was The growth and advancement of. plies advertised or announced in this approximately 50 boys enrolled. Some the preacher. There were fifteen con- paper may be ordered from our store .of the speakers and teachers were: August 26, Saturday—For Mr. and Woman's Missionary Union of Oklaho- at publisher's prices. versions and additions. The spiritutf ma is to a very great extent due to the No world can do what our world has Miss Ballard, McAlester; Mrs. Earnest awakening on the part of the churcfl Mrs. M. W. Rankin, educational work- •BAPTIST BOOK STORE- Smallwood, Wilburton; Mrs. Gootcher, ers, Miss Annie Sandlin, evangelistic- untiring efforts of our W. M. U. As- done during the past 25 years and not 223 W. 1st ST., OKLAHOMA CITY ITalihina; Rev. E. A. Howard, Oklahoma . (Continued on Page 13) educational worker, Shiuchow, China. sociational Presidents. In compiling last suffer for it.—Bobert I. Wilson. Page Twelve BAPTIST MESSENGER August 17,1939 August 17, 1939 BAPTIST MESSENGER Page Thirteen r&Y<^y<^Y^Y^Y Page Fourteen BAPTIST MESSENGER August 17,1939 August!?, 1939 BAPTIST MESSENGER Page Fifteen

They are loved and respected by the Many said it was the best meeting FIVE SIMULTANEOUS REVIVALS mighty but he lost sight of One who church and community as a whole. they ever attended. The attendance was was mightier. It is always the lesser Brother Thompson will be with Rev. large and the preaching was of a high, Mrs. R. E. Dunn, B. T. U. Director things that stir false pride. Russell Trammell and the First Baptist spiritual order. Before the revival a re- Beginning July 6 and running ten Sunday School Lesson (3) The Presumption of Pride. "He Church, Stigler, in a two weeks' meet- ligious census was taken of Tunnel transgressed against the Lord." His nights, the Missionary Baptist Church business was to sway the scepter, not ing beginning August 14. He adds: "I Springs and the surrounding commun- of Rush Springs, under the leadership TT C MOORE did not get to attend the Baptist World ity which showed only ten persons, to burn incense. But he wanted to be Congress, but reading the Baptist Mes- of the new pastor, J. E. Fender, held (**oxe*5yc3 above ten years of age, not church five revivals in nearby community religious as well as civil leader. He senger account made me feel that I was members. After the revival only two therefore broke the law of God and there." school houses. Five young men from desecrated the. house of God. Pride in Baptist families were not members. O. B. U. preached. They were assisted Lesson for August 27, 1939 were under royal supervision, herdmen, This is an excellent record." in other phases of work by five units farmers, and vine-dressers in various smashes propriety." A. A. Brady, Perkins, Oklahoma: "We UZZIAH: A KING WHO FORGOT parts of the country. A strong army (4) The Rebuke of Pride. "They with- of Baptist Training Union. stood Uzziah." Faithful priests had the have just closed a fine meeting in o%ur In the Vacation Bible School conduct- As a partial result, twenty-four men GOD was also mobilized, trained, and equip- church. There were six conversions, four ped. There were select fighting men courage to face their faithless king. ed for the Negro childreij in Dewey by women and boys and girls, were led to Read 2 Chronicles 26 of whom were adults, and seven ad- the Dewey Baptist Church of which who went forth on marauding expedi- They were as loyal*to him as any man Christ and two Sunday schools were in the kingdom. But they reproved him ditions by letter. The entire church Rev. L. C. Vermillion is j pastor, there organized. This was followed by a meet- Study 2 Chronicles 26:3-5, 16-21 tions, "heads of fathers' houses" num- feels refreshed as a result of the meet- was an enrollment of 50, with an av- bering 2,600, and the army aggregating even at the point of physical force when ing on the church lawn in town. After the assassination of Amaziah, he defiled the Temple and defied Je- ing. Brother Don McCollum of Shawnee erage of about 30. They plan to hold The church is now making plans to the tenth king of Judah, his son Uzziah 307,500. The army was supplied with led our singing, and I preached. Brother the best arms and ammunition to be hovah. another school .next year for the Negro conduct three other of these revivals. was elected in 787 B. C. and reignefl (5) The Disgrace of Pride* "Neither McCollum is one of the best singers I children. In their own church, the av- David Bowerman, Jack Cornlen, and fifty-two years. His reign was marked had, including defensive armor, like hel- have ever heard. He has a sweet co- mets and habergeons (coats of mail), shall it be for thine honour." It was erage attendance for the Vacation Bible Jimmie Wilkerson, all of Oklahoma Bap- by great prosperity and power at home the one blot on a long and glorious operative spirit and is an untiring work- School was 103. Brother Vermillion be- tist University, will preach. Four units and abroad, but it was marred probably and offensive armor, including spears, 1 reign. Alas, that a single sin can ob- er. Our people were delighted beyond gan a two weeks meeting August 7 in of B. T. U. will sponsor visitation, and about its fortieth year by Uzziah's dar- bows, slings, and engines which would measure by his fine singing. Miss Alice shoot arrows and stones. Thus the fame scure and can discount so many mighty . the southeast section of Dewey. When advertising previous to meetings, and ing sin and dreadful punishment which deeds! Pride is no credit to its devotee^ Caldwell of Stillwater led in our young this meeting is finished, they will go help with music, prayer services, and sent him into retirement, leaving the of Uzziah spread far and wide. And the people's work and in personal work. secret of his prosperity is found by the •and victim. some eight miles into the country where personal work. throne in charge of Jotham, his son, (6) The Anger of Pride. "Uzziah was Pray for the furtherance of Christ's they will have another meeting. They After these three meetings have been who upon his death was crowned his Chronicler in the fact-that "he'was cause in our community." marvelously helped, till he was strong." wroth." Of course he was! But his plan to be in meetings without a break held, they will make a total of twenty-- successor. anger was the eruption of his pride. for the next month or six weeks. Pas- seven in the last five summers. This 1. Uzziah's Accession and Character 3. Uzziah's Pride and Fall Many and malicious are the ministers, Rev. L. E. Perrin, Fittstown, OWa- tor and Mrs. Vermillion have just re- has been a joy and a blessing to the DARING PRIDE caused Uzziah's fall. turned from the Baptist World Al- HIGH PROMISE marked Uzziah's at the court of pride. honjia, closed a meeting August 6 at home church and gave new vision of accession. He was but sixteen years of Prosperity is not without its perils. Uz- (7) The Penalty of Pride. "He was the Pleasant Mound Baptist Church of liance in Atlanta. The trip was made need of gospel's being preached at home, leprous." Swift and terrible was the possible by the courtesy of .the church. age, when by the will of the people, the ziah was strong, and famous, and great, Grandfield, of which Rev. J. L. Wilhite, as some were found who had never crown of Judah was placed upon his but he felt it and "his heart was lifted punishment of the proud king. Instant' a former O. B. U. student, is the be- Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Lennon accompanied heard of Jesus. them to Atlanta. head. At once he vindicated the wisdom up." He thought as he was king in the ly he fell a victim to the most loath- loved pastor. There were 11 professions May this church continue to be obed- of the people in his election and en- palace, he would act as High Priest in some, disfiguring, and isolating malady and additions, six coming by letter. Be- ient to the Master's "Go Ye." thronement. He built Eloth at the head the Temple, thus assuming the highest known. Was it the antithesis of pride? tween 15 and 20 people accepted the NEWS AND TRUTHS ABOUT OUR Remember the pastor in prayer as he of the eastern branch of the Red Sea functions in both civic and religious Rather, is not pride to the soul what challenge of the Lord to tithe for at HOME MISSION AVORK leads in this work. in order that he might renew rich com- spheres. Thus proud and haughty he leprosy is to the body? least six months, and a large percentage merce with India as in Solomon's day. went into the Temple, transgressed the of the church members rededicated (Continued from Page 8) law by invading the sanctity of the Holy Gold in the Golden Text tor who had heard him speak on a AN APPRECIATION His mother's name is given, significant their lives to the service of the Lord. of the impulse she gave to his life. His Place, and determined without warrant Every one that exalteth himself shall The Sunday school attendance was in- former visit. The doctor was delighted Earl R. Keating, President, to burn incense upon the sacred altar. be abased; and he that humbleth him- to see Brother Gartenhaus again and general character, individual and of- creased about 40 per cent. The church Ruidoso Assembly, New Mexico ficial, was good, though as we shall see, He was rebuked by Azariah, the High self shall be exalted. Luke 18:14, receives about twenty Baptist Messen- put everything else aside for a chat. On behalf of the Ruidoso Baptist As- by no means perfect. His religious ad- Priest, and eighty other priests, who When one exalts himself he thinks gers and is behind the whole mission "Why rsot take a public stand for sembly in New Mexico I want to ex- viser and instructor was Zechariah, of declared his transgression with its con- himself "more highly than he ought to program. Eleven per cent of the offer- Christ?" Brother Gartenhaus asked. press appreciation for two of your to think." He puts himself at the center "You know that He is the one in whom whom it is said that he had "under- sequent disgrace. The king, however, re- ings go to the Unified Budget. leaders in Oklahoma who have been standing in the visions of God." The plied with towering rage, but at once of his interest, --at the top of his goal, alone we may find peace, hope and a great blessing to us. everlasting life." *, prosperity which came under his reign the terrible punishment came upon him. in the front of his efforts. He magni- We quote the following item from the This year Dr. John W. Raley, Presi- was measured by his piety, for "as Josephus declares that an earthquake fies himself and minifies others. He Alabama Baptist: "I believe you are right," the man dent of Oklahoma Baptist University, long as he sought the Lord, God made came at this moment filling the king glories in his achievements and dis- "The-Tunnel Springs Church, served replied, "and if I. had been younger I was our Assembly Pastor and spoke with horror and fear of a fate similar counts the attainments of others. He would do the very thing you are doing." him to prosper," by Pastor A. A. Hutto, has enjoyed twice each day. He captivated our 2. Uzziah's Prosperity and Power to that of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. becomes inflated with pride. Ere long greatly the fellowship of Pastor G. C. Brother Gartenhaus reminded him people and thrilled us with his messages. At any rate, the fearful leprosy rose he stumbles and falls. And when a what an influence such a stand of his Read Verses 6-15 Hutto of Elk City, Oklahoma, a nephew Surely, Oklahoma Baptists are fortu- GREAT PROSPERITY crowned Uz- up on his forehead; he realized it; the proud personality collapses, how utter of Pastor Hutto, in a revival meeting. would mean to the community at large, nate to have this scholarly, consecrated, priests saw it and immediately thrust is the wreck and ruin! that so many Christians had been pray- ziah's activities. (1) His foreign policy loveable young man to lead their edu- was characterized by vigor, strength, him out of the house of the Lord. And But when one humbles himself, not ing for him, but the cost was too great cational program. There will probably in self-depreciation, not in mistaken for him. and success. His campaign against the to his credit it is said that he "himself be some students going from New Mexi- hasted to go out, because the Lord had undervaluation of his powers, not In Let us pray that he day yet have Philistines on the west resulted in bat- co to O. B. U. as a result of his con- tering down the walls of three of their smitten him." Perhaps the proud, pre- evasion of known duty, but in modest the courage of his convictions. tacts. sumptuous king was penitent for his appraisal of himself and in selfless zeal 111 IN HARVFY greatest cities and the settlement of Some four or five years ago Dr. W. R. many of his people in that fertile region. gross sin. Of course, as a leper he was for making the most of himself and SPANISH SERVICES ATTRACT White, pastor of the First Baptist at once cut off, not; only from the doing the best at his task, he will be Oklahoma Citv Oklahoma He also .chastised the j Arabian nomads CROWDS Church, Oklahoma City, was our As- south-of Judah who \yere allies of the Temple, but also fromj his friends and exalted'in due time. The lowly path sembly Pastor. With his great mes- Philistines. The Mehunims of South family. He thereafter j lived in a sep- to the lofty peak. Humility comes be- Good crowds have been attending sages and winsome ways he endeared L arate house, his son Jotham judging the fore honor; PEWS, PULPIT FURNITURE open air services conducted in various Arabia, who resented 1 the building of Opera and Folding Chairs and himself to our people and will be long Eloth, were likewise brought into sub- people. At last the end came and Uz- parts of Roswell, N. M., by Rev. J. G. remembered. Without doubt, Dr. White ziah was buried in the field belonging DAILY BIBLE READINGS Sunday School Equipment Sanchez, missionary, recently. jection. Moreover, the! Ammonites on is one of the greatest leaders among the east paid tribute into the treasury to the kings, but not in a royal sepul- Aug. "25—The Hearer Who Forgets. Lowest Possible Prices Brother Sanchez states that many us. We thank God for these two great families come out of doors and silently at Jerusalem. Thus the fame of Uzziah chre. James 1:22-25. men coming our way and hope they spread abroad and "he strengthened Beware of False Pride Aug. 26—The Worker Who Remembers. L. L. Sams & Sons hear the preaching. Members of his will come again. own church attend the various services himself exceedingly." (2) His internal fl) The Ingratitude of Pride. "God Nehemiah 4:14-15. ' ; WACO, TEXAS Ruidoso Baptist Assembly is the only policy was no less efficient and pros- made him to prosper." To God he was Aug. 27—"Forget Not all His Benefits." to render special music and give testi- Baptist Assembly in New Mexico and monies of their salvation through perous. The broken walls of Jerusalem indebted for his place and power and Psalm 103:1-5, is located in the southern part of the were rebuilt, towers erected, and the prosperity. Yet at the critical moment Aug. 28—Seeing the Lord's Glory. Christ. i* *- .&s SOUTHWEST CHURCH state in the White Mountains, one of the capital city strengthened and fortified. he failed to honor God. Pride forgets Isaiah 6:1-5. most beautiful spots in America. The ; FURNITURE MFG. CO- Millions in our land think of God To industry the king gave a: distinct and ignores its benefactor. Aug. 29—Hearing the Lord's Call. elevation is around seven thousand feet impetus. In particular, it is said that (2) The Occasion of Pride. "He made Isaiah 6:6-8. "Oldest Church Furniture only in connection with a. church, of and usually a fire feels good in the the Bible as a book to be read only by ne loved husbandry." Therefore, he —his name spread—he was strong*- Aug. 30—Seeking the Lord's Message. Manufacturers In Okla." morning: in mid-summer. The 1940 ses- erected throughout the country many (v. 15). Achievement, fame, and power Isaiah 6:9-13. m-t ministers, and of religion as related sion will probably be held the last ten watch-towers, dug in the waterless caused Uzziah's heart to be inflated. Aug. 3i^-Receiving the Lord's Com- SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA only to Sunday morning.—Harold R. days in July. Oklahoma Baptists are pasture lands many wells, and there He was great but he knew it. He was mission. Exodus 3:9-12. Husted. always .welcome. '&!-•lJR~:;V^W:.vVw • ;:v^->i:'^ *- August 17, 1939 BAPTIST MESSENGER PageC FRIENDSHIP LINKS invite you to meet with the committee: DR. GAMBRELL ON "PUTTING You can Major in The Friendship Glass enjoyed another Neal Boyd, Carl Fitch, Mrs. Hugo Mohr, ON AIRS" treat Sunday by having Mrs. Pearl C. Miss Lorene Agee, Mr. H. Killings- Dr. Gambrell was lovingly long <• ••"-:<=^1| Jones bring a grand lesson about Eli-' worth, Dr. W. R. White, and Mr. G. A. known as our great Baptist Commoner. J : ; : - - -: " -^l!IP! : His quaint wisdom, wit^and humor were - * * i? sha and practising helpfulness to one Carlton. J --.•'> z-^> •;• • V &~S' -*IK *JiI' N Home Economics another. Nine members and four visi- irresistible. A friend recently remarked tors were present. Our visitors were GOD'S CALL COMES THROUGH on his presiding over the Southern Con- Betty Fulton, Wilma Reed ,of the City, SERVICE vention at the time we were all heated ^/K^''£>*vr-^'.-r'; '"-^ <".l4^.'"-'Vv* and Caroline Davis of Bartlesville, Okla. up on the evolution matter. From the : Illustration—Lord Nelson, at the bat- at 0. B. U. - '^'-h^^^?^SS3 K&&& Thank you for being with us; come chair Dr. Gambrell unfailingly brought ^^A'* ^*^"/'^'-^'^^i-'-V.; : A " :• tle "of Trafalgar, said: "England expects s • .' v;-«,.--<"-*w«^*v ^' »-.'--" ',--','*•/'•i.^'".' :--'• - a laugh in the body that cooled off ir^^--Zffi^;^>^-^v.-l-->C'->^ again. every man to do his duty." The Lord We missed our president, Cecile of glory expects every Christian to do tension at every crisis. In "Ten Years Steeds, who had an opportunity to at- his or her duty. Many are like the old in Texas" he expresses himself with- -!M l l tend Falls Creek Assembly. . Ethel out enthusiasm upon Baptists who put «"-¥-" .r-i darky in the first part of the following K> .-,«-.* . . ' -«_*• ? ' I •'•••*-• on airs in their churches. He says, J^^^ipte;S^-te&p' Hatcher presided in her absence. poem, but should be like him in the We are happy indeed to hear that "Gowns/ rituals, catchy subjects, will latter part: : not help Baptists. Our strength lies in Bess DeShong's mother is greatly im- 'The Lord he had a job for me, Many young women now major Jr*.^aSitf- proved in her illness. May our prayers preaching the plain Gospel in t all sim- And I had so much to do, plicity, but with hearts deeply imbued continue through the week for her re- I asked him to get somebody else, in home economics at Oklahoma covery. with the Spirit of Christ. Our strength Or wait till I got through. is not in frills, feathers, fads and fol-de- Next Sunday Grace Harris will have I don't know how the Lord came out, Baptist University in preparation the privilege of choosing the Mystery rols, starch and stilts. If some cannot But he seemed to get along; be won without such things, they are for efficient home activity or the Chair. The "Mystery Chair" is still But I feel kind of sneaking like, j continuing to be a surprise every. Sun- not worth the cost of the catch. Every 'Cause I knew I'd done him little catch-minnow in a church is a teaching- profession. day and is enjoyed by every member. wrong. Our August campaign for attendance detraction from Christian worship and A bachelor of science in home is at a close race. Group one has 150; "One day I needed the Lord Myself a departure from the simplicity of group two has 110 points. Next Sunday, And needed him right away. Christ. It is still true that preachers economics is offered those stu- group three who will be responsible for He never answered me at -all, whose preaching draws multitudes are dents who major in the depart- the attendance are: Billie Holmes, Lil- But I could hear him say men who preach the revealed Gospel lian Lindsay, Blanche Myers, Eula - 'Way down in my accusing heart: with plainness and with power which ment with such courses as Prin- Mynhier, Agnes Ray and Irene Self. The 'I've got too much to do; is from heaven. Spires higher than any two losing groups will entertain the You'd better get somebody else, other church in town, knobs, corners, ciples of Foods, Advanced Foods, two winning groups with a watermelon Or wait till I get through.' stained glass windows, vaulted ceilings feast that ruin acoustics, and other fallacies Home Management, Home Decora- Many cards have been received from "Now when the Lord has a job, galore. Is it all worthwhile? No, it is our members who are away on vaca- I never try to shirk; not." It is sad to reflect that unless we tion, Home Nursing, Child Care tions. And drop whatever I've on hand live so close to the Lord that He can and Training, Textiles, Costume Every one present enjoyed the lawn And do the good Lord's work. use us to do the supreme thing of really picnic and business meeting Tuesday My own affairs can run along witnessing to Him, we will infallibly go Design, Elementary Clothing, Ad- evening with Mamie Smith's sister, 6706 And wait till I get through. off after one worldly minded foolishness Avondale Drive, Nichols Hills. .Nobody else can do the job or another.—Western Recorder. vanced Clothing, Nutrition, Dietet- Don't forget our August Contest and The Lord lays out for you." be with us next Sunday. ics and Methods of Teaching Home KEYSTONE CLASS Economics required. FTOELIS FLASHES All but 26 of our class must have gone The Fidelis Class enjoyed the Sunday to Falls Creek or Eire still out vacation- It is also possible for students school message presented by Miss Lou- ing. Mrs. Herndon brought a fine de- ise Beckman in the absence of Mrs. votional on the works of Dale Hardy. who are majoring in other fields Kerr, the regular teacher. In spite of There is a picnic planned for Thurs- the warm weather 19 were present and day night at Black Hawk. Listen for to take work in the department of the group reported many phone calls your telephone, as Edith Tice will tell and visits. you what you must do. Everyone meet Home Economics if they desire. A The class looks forward to the time at the church about 7:30 o'clock. one-hour course in home economics when its many members, who are on Our attendance is holding up splen- Ernest V. Mashburn vacations now, will again return. didly; so when they all get back from Every Form of Insurance 4 They voted to postpone the picnic their vacations, be ready with the glad for men, covering food selection, *• '>">•;• ***$ ''.'' -i'. ? Room 501 Colcord Building v, i»|; tri||tej^y; until September. hand to welcome them back again. serving and table practice, general Visitation is a very important link Telephones: conduct in the home, economics in ATTENTION WJVLS. in the chain of our class growth. Won't Res. 4-3909 Bus. 3-6917 .si . ' A large number of W.M.S. members you become a link? the home and clothing selection, is .j**! should be able to attend the morning •-•Wt^ •?* - meeting to be held Tuesday, August 22, offered for men. at 10 o'clock. There will be a short DO YOU KNOW THAT— business meeting, followed immediate- We have a legal reserve-co-operative plan for the pur- Adequate laboratory equipment ly by the Royal Service Program. The pose of providing the entire family with a pre-financed is provided for all courses. The Aurora Koon Circle, directed by Mrs. funeral plan—That this plan can be purchased in various Solus Brooks, will be in charge. amounts from $100 to $500 for each member of the family Fall semester opens on September Every member is urged to be present. —That every dollar in premiums paid on the plan is re- 11, B.T.U. NOMINATING COMMITTEE turned by us in event of death of any member insured—this return of premium is in addition to the payment by the In- As General Director, I would like to see our B.T.U. Organization, modern- surance Co., of the face amount of the policy.—This plan is ized, organized, and spiritualized up to good anywhere in the world as far as face amount is con- a 1940 Model. We have been doing very cerned.—This plan is operated under supervision of the State jyell, but not good enough. B.T.U. is Insurance Dept.f of Oklahoma. Not an assessment plan, or like other church activities—Just as burial association. Literature mailed on request, good as you make them. Write President John W. Raley Our nominating and promotional com- JACK JONES FUNERAL HOME For Information mittee will meet Sunday afternoon, Au- 1141 N. Robinson Phone 2-S121 S^st 20 at 5:00 p.m. Do you have ideas, plans, or suggestions to offer? If so, we