GENERAL CHURCH PAPER OF THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

BOB TAYLOR "He leadeth me beside the still waters." Psalm 23:2. VOL. 135, NO. 44 SEPTEMBER II, 1958 110th Year of Continuous Publication Vol. 135, No. 44 September 11, 1958

Lit II) -4 FOR THE WEEK [Based on phrases in well-known hymns.—Ennons.1

GENERAL ARTICLES Page 3 "Our Sweetest Comfort in the Why Worry?—How to Check Losses in Membership, Part 6—Minute Medita- tions—On the Religious Front—Evolution and the Sabbath—Full of Years— Blessings of Today" Parents' Fellowship of Prayer EDITORIALS Page 9 He was a man of big affairs. The industrial The Personal Christ—Fighting With Obsolete Weapons—The H-Bomb and the firm of which he was advertising manager Archbishop deferred to his decisions. His conferences SABBATH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Page 10 with department heads were matters of po- SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON HELP (For Sabbath, September 27) Page 11 tential loss or gain. His word had stabilized Living Up to the Standard many a critical situation. He was going OUR HOMES Page 12 places in the business world. His family Across the Plains and Beyond; Heritage of the Pioneers, Part 7—All's Well adored him. That Ends Well FOR ADVENTIST YOUTH Page 14 But the shaft of sunlight that touched Marriage—The Jet Stream—Youth in the News with gold the flaxen hair of his little daugh- MISSION STORY OF THE WEEK Page 16 ter as she lay in the casket before the altar Ingathering a la Rwankeri of the church was like an accusing finger that TO YOUR HEALTH Page 18 added shame to his remorse. For all he could The American Health Lag think of was an incident two or three weeks NEWS FROM HOME AND ABROAD Page 19 before, when he had come home with his MV's on the March in Southern Asia—Evangelistic Series Held in Washington, brief case full of business reports that must D.C.—Akron Church Remodeled—New Coffeyville, Kansas, Church—Seeking Lost Sheep in the Armed Forces—Literature Evangelist in Hawaii—A Modern have priority over every other thing that Paul in Colombia—New Church, Fortuna, California—Redding, California, might claim his attention that night. Or so Church Dedication—Wyoming and Missouri Conference Sessions—A Moment of he reasoned. Triumph in Liberia—Leading Lady Literature Evangelist—Michigan Laymen In the midst of his concentration his six- Circulate Petitions—Youth Revivals in the Netherlands Antilles—In Brief— year-old darling had appeared at the door Notices—Church Calendar for 1958 of his den with a new book in her hand. POETRY "Will you read me a story, Daddy?" Jesus Is Calling You, p. 5; Not Alone, p. 6; A Vision at Eventide, p. 6; The "No, dear, not just now. I'm busy." House of Prayer, p. 6; Vacation, p. 6; My Wealth, p. 6; The Shepherd King, p. 6 "But see, there's a lovely picture with it." "Yes, I see it, dear, and it is lovely. But some other time." His daughter stood there for a long while, and then said, "I'll leave the book here, Daddy, so you can read it to yourself; but when you do, read it loud so I can hear you." He had read the story since, but no matter FRANCIS DAVID NICHOL, Editor how loudly he read it now, she could not hear. Bitterness rose in his heart against the RAYMOND F. COTTRELL, KENNETH H. WOOD, JR. Associate Editors R. R. FIGUHR, A. L. HAM, H. L. RUDY, Consulting Editors drink-crazed motorist who had taken his J. L. MCELHANY, Contributing Editor PROMISE JOY SHERMAN, Editorial Secretary daughter's life. The rosy future he had pic- SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS tured and all his big deals now seemed drab. C. II. WATSON, W. H. BRANSON, FREDERICK LEE, D. E. Ittnox.„ W. R. BEACH, C. L. TORREY, L. K. DICKSON, The words of the minister were blurred, for W. B. OCHS, A. V. OLSON, E. D. DICK, PRESIDENTS OF ALL DIVISIONS the grief-stricken father was going over and "IN BRIEF" CORRESPONDENTS over the words of the story, which began, "There once lived a beautiful princess, and OVERSEAS: AUSTRALASIA: R. R. FRAME; FAR EASTERN: C. P. SORENSEN; INTER-AMERICA: CLYDE 0. FRANZ; MIDDLE EAST: FLORA OSLUND; NORTHERN EUROPE: G. D. KING; SOUTH AMERICA: L. H. OLSON; she ruled her father's kingdom." He was a SOUTHERN AFRicA: W. DUNCAN EVA; SOUTHERN ASIA: J. F. ASHLOCK; SOUTHERN EUROPE: MARIUS FRIDLIN man of big affairs, but he had missed his big- NORTH AMERICAN UNIONS: ATLANTIC: MISS LAURA M. DROWN; CANADIAN: MRS. EVELYN M. BOWLES; CENTRAL: gest moment. H. M. TIPPETT MRS. CLARA ANDERSON; COLUMBIA; DON A. ROTH; LAKE: MRS. MILDRED WADE; NORTHERN: L. H. NETTEBURG; NORTH PACIFIC: MRS. IONE MORGAN; PACIFIC: MRS. MARGARET FOLLETT; SOUTHERN: MISS ANITA MARTIN; SOUTHWESTERN: H. E. SCHNEIDER To OUR CONTRIBUTORS As the chronicler of the history of the church, the attend and the name of their pastor or local elder. REVIEW is always interested in reports with pictures All manuscripts should be typed, double spaced, of important happenings—church dedications, camp and with adequate margins. Use only one side of meetings, evangelistic meetings, and other news- paper. 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The greatest misfortune of all is, not to be Copyright © 1958 by the Review and Herald Publishing Association. able to bear misfortune.—Bias. 2 REVIEW AND HERALD God Is Able-1 Why Worry?

By J. ERNEST EDWARDS

Everybody seems to be worrying to- He has done it, and that He is doing from village to village, to places where day. Ignorant folks worry because they it. The servant of the Lord states, "He we have no believers, and have don't know any better. Educated folks [Jesus] is all and in all. . . . In trust- knocked at the homes of my people. worry because they know so much to ing faith commit the keeping .of your I first ask them if I may come in and worry about. Old folks worry because souls to God as unto a faithful sing for them. As soon as I get inside I they are coming close to life's sunset. Creator. Be not continually in fear begin singing, 'With Jesus in the fam- Young folks naturally worry because and apprehension that God will leave ily, Happy, happy home. . . . With they are entering a topsy-turvy world. you. He never will unless you depart Jesus in the daddy's heart, Happy, Irreligious folks worry because they from Him. Christ will come in and happy home. . . . With Jesus in the have no faith. Many religious folks dwell with you if you will open the mother's heart, Happy, happy home.' worry because of inadequate faith. All door of your hearts to Him."—Testi- Then I tell them, 'Jesus wants to be sorts of people worry about all sorts of monies, vol. 3, p. 543. your Saviour. He'll move right into things. They worry about their health your heart if you'll let Him. He is and their souls. They worry about the coming back soon. You must be ready pulpit, and the pulpit worries about to go to heaven!' " the pew. They worry about getting With this simple approach this married, and then worry about how happy Indian, secure in Christ's love they got married. and trusting His leading, has had the In grappling with the many troubles great joy of seeing 122 persons bap- of life one questions, Is Christ ade- tized in the past thirteen years. During quate for all of these problems? Can a recent year he won eighteen. Thir- He deal with every phase of human teen new companies of believers have need? Can He heal sick bodies and been organized as a result of the labors minister to physiCal needs? Does He of this one layman. True, he has many still cast, out the demon of uncon- difficulties, but he also has a peace trolled passions from the hearts of within that surmounts them all. His tempted men? Can He cope with confidence in God's leading was justi- problems of the mind? Can He help fied, for all his needs have been sup- worried men and frustrated members plied—his food has been supplied and of society? How about people whose his home rebuilt. Alberto proved that minds are haunted by fear or whose Jesus was adequate for all of life's hearts are bereaved and broken? How problems. He could testify with con- does He face the complex spiritual viction that when one trusts in the ills, of the human race with its prob- Lord, He "is able to do exceeding lems of egotism, jealousy, loneliness, abundantly above all that we ask or pride, hypocrisy, and vanity? Is He think, according to the power that able to help? RUSS HARLAN, ARTIST worketh in us" (Eph. 3:20). Add to the infinite variety of human Christ is the answer to every need. A father brought his afflicted son to needs such so-called little sins as idle At a laymen's institute in Bolivia I the disciples for healing, but they were gossip, tainted insinuations, self-deceit, met Alberto Ticona, a poorly dressed unable to cast out the spirit. In the limited consecration. Is Jesus suffi- but radiant Indian whose face was presence of failure the father's faith cient to help us meet them all? Can wrinkled with age and burned by the slipped. The best he could do when He deal with these problems when winds of the high Andean plateau on he met Jesus on His return, from the several are tangled together in one which he lived. Sitting on the front Mount of Transfiguration was to pray, human life—economic perplexities in- seat of the chapel he sang with gusto "If thou canst do any thing, have com- tertwined with matrimonial difficulties and evident enjoyment. I pointed out passion on us, and help us" (Mark and real frustrations that bring a tre- this joyful Indian and exclaimed to 9:22). Jesus in His sympathy called mendous mental and health strain? the chairman, "That Indian certainly his attention to the fact that he had Can it be said in sober truth that no is happy!" The response surprised me: placed the "if" in the wrong place. one is outside the compass of Christ's "He has so little to be happy about." "If thou canst believe, all things are help or are we to understand all the "How is that?" possible," the Saviour replied. Then promises to be pious exaggerations of "This year he lost his potato crop, the distraught father cried with tears, the minister, and to receive them with and you know that's their main food. "Lord, I believe; help thou mine un- crippling mental reservations? Thou- A severe storm destroyed his small belief." sands turn wistful eyes and weary steps home. And to crown all his troubles, Although this was not perfect faith, to Jesus with the urgent, imperative his children turned against him be- it made the impossible possible. With- questions, "Are You able? Can You cause of his faith!" out faith we thwart God's purposes, meet every problem of human need? Soon after, this old Indian, with but God can do mighty works for Can You help me?" troubles on every side, shared with us those that believe. Everything con- The promises of Christ are sure. his missionary experiences. "For thir- structive, everything of worth becomes His presence is real. Heaven's power teen years I have been telling people possible through faith. Genuine faith, is unlimited. Again and again He has about the wonderful Jesus who has even if no larger than a mustard seed, demonstrated that He can do it, that done so much for me. I have gone can move mountains of obstacles. SEPTEMBER 11, 1958 3 Prophecy, Faith for Today, and other How to Check Losses in special projects in your gifts. 7. If you stumble and fall, repent and start anew. "My little children, Membership—Part 6 these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have By Fordyce W. Detamore an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous" (1 John 2:1). This is important. Far too many In this article—the last of the series Plan your program as far as pos- give up easily after a fall. Be assured of suggestions on helping members sible so you can attend other services that Jesus stands ready to help you. to remain firm and win back the lost of the church, such as the MV meet- He is the One who suggested forgiv- sheep—let us approach the question ing, the prayer meeting. Yes, and by ing seventy times seven. He will never from two angles. First, what can the all means, camp meeting. forsake you. Accept His forgiveness individual himself do to ward off the 5. Read THE REVIEW AND HERALD, and do not squander spiritual vitality danger of backsliding? Second, what the union conference paper, and grieving over past mistakes. Profit by can the church and the pastor do to other periodicals and books, in so far them, yes; forsake them, indeed; forestall the possibility of his back- as time allows. Reading the REVIEW brood over them, never. The happiest sliding? keeps you posted on the activities of person in the world should be the Here are some specific suggestions the world movement of which you Christian—saved by grace. to the individual member—safe- are a part. Special articles are fea- 8. Live on the sunny side of life. guards to spiritual survival. tured that will help to revive the first Be a positive, not a negative, member 1. Take time to pray, at least every love and to keep the spiritual life in the church. Be a helper, not one morning and every night. Never, warm and bright. constantly needing spiritual help. never neglect personal prayer. Do not 6. Keep up to date with your tithes Talk courage, never discouragement. neglect family worship either. In a and offerings. Never lag in paying Utter words of healthy commenda- census I conducted at one of our col- your tithe. You will be surprised how tion, never of condemnatory criticism. leges and another in one of our acad- this one matter alone will affect you. Caustic words are as cankers on the emies the young people revealed the We never like to face someone we owe lips of their authors. Look for the tragic fact that in nearly 50 per cent after the amount is past due. So some good in others. Avoid the evil. Scatter of their homes the families did not avoid meeting God at church on Sab- smiles and sunshine, and they will all follow the plan of family worship. bath when they have defaulted in the come back to you in spiritual health This one shortcoming alone is a most matter of their tithes. and happiness in this life, and one day significant distress signal, indicating Plan to do your part in bearing you may bask in the eternal sunshine spiritual weakness and contributing the heavy financial load of the church. of Heaven's love. to spiritual delinquency. Participate actively in the annual In- 9. Finally, keep busy—ever work- 2. Take time to read your Bible gathering campaign. You do not want ing for others. daily. A day or two without food, and someone else to carry your share of That brings me to the second set of you will become weak. The same ap- the load. Do not forget the Voice of suggestions. A living, growing church plies to spiritual food. Anemic Chris- tians are easy prey for the enemy of souls. Study your Sabbath school les- son daily. fore him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King 3. Read the Spirit of prophecy writ- of the Jews. And they spit upon him, and ings. True, in some lands where it has took the reed, and smote him on the head. . . . not yet been possible to print the "'And when they were come unto a place Spirit of prophecy books we have full- called Golgotha, . . . they gave him vinegar fledged Adventist believers. But the Glorying in the Fire to drink mingled with gall: . . . and they Spirit of prophecy does help to make crucified him. . . . And about the ninth stronger members. What a wealth of By C. G. BELLAH hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, material it provides us! Read the vol- "Wherefore glorify ye the Lord in the . . . My God, my God, why hast thou for- umes for yourself and you will be fires" (Isa. 24:15). saken me?' " (Matt. 27:29.46). amazed at the broad, wise, balanced "There never was such affliction as mine," The voice ceased, and the nurse held a counsel for day-by-day Christian liv- said a poor sufferer, restlessly tossing on a cup of barley water, flavored with a pleasant- ing—always practical and applicable hospital bed. "I don't think anyone else ever tasting acid, to the lips of each sufferer. to individual needs. had such a racking pain." "Thank you, nurse," said the last speaker. "One," was faintly uttered from the next "They gave Him gall and vinegar to drink." 4. Attend Sabbath school and bed. The first patient waited a moment, and "She is talking about Jesus," said the other church weekly, and as often as pos- then began the impatient strain, "Nobody woman, "but talking about His suffering can- sible all other church appointments. knows what I pass through. Nobody ever not mend mine." Never let casual excuses keep you suffered more pain." "But it lightens hers," said the nurse. "I from attendance at the house of "One," was again whispered from the ad- wonder how?" prayer. joining bed. The gentle voice began again, "'Surely he "Not forsaking the assembling of "I take it you mean yourself, poor soul! hath borne our griefs, and carried our sor- ourselves together, as the manner of but—" rows: . . . he was wounded for our trans- some is; . . . and so much the more, as "Oh, not myself—not myself," exclaimed gressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: ye see the day approaching" (Heb. the other, her pale face flushing as if some the chastisement of our peace was upon him; wrong had been offered—not to herself and with his stripes we are healed'" (Isa. 53: 10:25). That surely applies now. but to another. 4, 5). Those who are regular in Sabbath There was a short pause, and then the Whether Jesus sends a rod or a crown, if school and church attendance rarely sweet, gentle voice uttered the sacred words, He comes with it, it is well. It is better to be backslide. Be in your Sabbath school "'When they had platted a crown of thorns, sick, if He parts the curtains and stands by class every week, and be sure to re- they put it upon his head, and a reed in the bedside, than to have health and never main for the preaching service. his right hand: and they bowed the knee be- be visited by Him. 4 REVIEW AND HERALD and a wide-awake pastor will feature participation in public lay evangelism an active program of church work. —the greatest challenge of any line Moody is often quoted regarding his of missionary activity. advice to new converts asking how In every church we have talent that they might be sure of remaining stead- could be used for public evangelism, [These news items are taken from Religious News fast. His reply, "Work. Work. Work!" cottage meetings, and Bible studies. Service, Ecumenical News Service, and other sources. This is good advice for today too. A Our evangelistic campaigns have al- We do not necessarily concur in statements made in these items. We publish them simply to give our living church is an active, aggressive ways been most successful where there readers a picture of current religious developments.] church. A living Christian is an active, has been active lay evangelism. What working member. need there is for the church to be at One Adult in Twenty-one The pastor and the church must her first task of carrying this message Now an Alcoholic unite in planning suitable activities of hope to the millions! Alcoholism has reached a rate in the for individuals as well as for groups. Aggressive training classes in such United States where one out of every 21 Some specific suggestions may be help- subjects as public speaking, conduct- adults is now an alcoholic, the Methodist ful. ing, and the giving of home Bible Board of Temperance said in Washington, 1. Through a church census learn studies would, in a short time, develop D.C. Citing the latest studies conducted by the abilities and special interests of a vast army of workers prepared' to the Vale Center of Alcohol Studies, the tem- each member. For example, learn finish the task God has committed to perance group said that the number of al- what musical instruments are played the remnant people. coholics has risen to 5,015,000. This is a rate and what hobbies some have devel- of 4,760 per 100,000 adult population. 4. Launch an all-out public evange- oped. Ascertain past leadership ac- listic campaign, combining the efforts tivities of the members in their former of laity and pastor. Let us remember Connecticut Supreme Court Again associations, such as Sunday school that the pastor's primary field of labor Upholds Sunday Law teachers, Scout or Girl Guide leaders, is not waiting on tables, inventing Rotary Club leadership, et cetera. The constitutionality of a Connecticut law and oiling machinery, conducting sharply restricting the sale of articles on Sun- 2. Place each member in some po- drives and campaigns, but evangelism. day has been upheld by the State's highest sition requiring action and work, such It will be found that an active pro- court for the second time in two years. In a as Sabbath school teacher, MV assist- gram of evangelism solves almost all unanimous decision, the Connecticut Supreme ant, pianist, Dorcas member, church church problems. If the church's fi- Court of Errors denied the appeal of Van development association (planning nancial load is heavy, the best way to Cleve Shuster of Milford. Mr. Shuster, owner the betterment of the physical church lift it is to bring in new, energetic and operator of Van Cleve's Glass and China plant, such as landscaping, remodel- Store in Milford, was convicted in a local members filled with the zeal of their ing, expansion), Bible study training first love. court of selling two candles on . Sunday in band, literature band, public speaking violation of the law. The New Haven County seminar, welfare band, public rela- Evangelism reduces contention, if Court of Common Pleas subsequently refused any exists. When all the church unites to set aside the conviction. tions bureau, Pathfinder counselors or instructors, et cetera. in carrying the battle to the enemy, It is not enough to place individu- prosecuting an aggressive, militant POAU Scores D.C. Schools als in groups. Insist on the leaders in warfare, there is neither time nor in- Transportation Bill clination for petty bickering within these groups training, developing, the ranks. Evangelism is also the most Protestants and Other Americans United and using the talent of those assigned direct and quickest way of reclaiming for Separation of Church and State has op- to them. lost sheep. Church members are able posed the inclusion of private and sectarian 3. Conduct classes in public speak- to bring to public evangelistic meet- schools in a bill which would permit the ing, in the giving of Bible studies, and Federal Government to subsidize all school ings friends, relatives, and backslid- in directing music. These three classes ers who usually will not attend a regu- transportation in the District of Columbia. will develop and train members for The Reverend C. Stanley Lowell of Wash- lar church service. No other type of ington, D.C., associate director of POAU, meeting reaches the heart so directly declared that the measure, in so far as it and personally as a revival-evange- pertains to nonpublic schools, "threatens the Jesus Is Calling You listic type of service. In this atmos- American policy of church-state separation." phere backsliders more readily re- By HENRIETTA ALLEN ALSOP spond. Finally, nothing helps better Minnesota Retailers Ask "Teeth" in In this land of trial and sorrow, to hold our own members than to Sunday Law In this land of strife and woe utilize their services in the conduct- There is One who wants to know you, ing of public meetings. Members The Minnesota Retail Federation sug- For He dearly loves you so— rarely backslide while busy working gested in Minneapolis that the 1959 State for others. legislature "put teeth" in an old law against One who treads the way before you, We have a world to warn. Neither Sunday selling of "everything except drugs, One who opens every door, prepared meals in public eating places, pe- One whose care will ever guide you pastor nor layman can go home until troleum products, and a few other essentials." On to that eternal shore. the world task is done. Should we not In a letter distributed to members of the accept the call to a greater evange- He is pleading, pleading, pleading, State legislature, the federation said: "Sunday lism, and arise to finish our task? Said "Come, 0 precious child of Mine. is a day of religious observance for a vast ma- the Master, "Other sheep I have, I have made a path before thee, jority of our people. It is, and should be, a Won't you clasp My hand with thine? which are not of this fold: them also day of rest for everybody, for those religiously I must bring, and they shall hear my inclined and those not so inclined. We've "I will guide and ever keep thee, voice; and there shall be one fold, and said before and we say it again—employers I will pardon and forget, one shepherd" (John 10:16). who persist in opening their establishments I will strengthen every weakness, May we each be found in his place on Sunday for commercial purposes deserve, I will give you peace—content. and surely will have, active opposition of la- when the Great Shepherd of the fold bor unions, church officials, church and civic "I will open doors before you, shall count His sheep, and may He groups, and merchants with a sense of de- I will all your needs supply, find not just ninety-nine but all safe cency and respect for others. Commercializ- I will fill your heart with laughter, within the fold when the final storm ing Sunday could become a national shame." I will take you home on high." breaks! SEPTEMBER 11, 1958 5 NOT ALONE 1111111firp MY WEALTH By DOROTHY LEWIS RIFFEL III tIP, BY CHARLES E. GREY I do not understand why God To me such love and goodness shows; II I Listen friend, and let me tell you, I cannot fathom the height and depth, Let me tell you of my wealth; The breadth of mercy He bestows, For the glory of my riches Far outshines King Midas' pelf. But I feel it constantly. I have the beauty of the sunset, I cannot see the hand outstretched The House of Prayer Painted for me day by day; Reaching down in love to me; And the fragrance of sweet blossoms, I only know that when in faith By ESTHER BRYNER All along my happy way. I upward reach, His hand is there To guide my stumbling feet. The people all came to the meeting, I have the music of the bird songs Took their seats in the usual way, From the treetops as I pass; And immediately started to whisper And the chirping of a cricket I cannot fully know the joy Of things they had done that day. 'Neath that little clump of grass. Of service, for my faith is weak, But even when I feebly stumble Their voices grew louder and louder, I have the love of little children, On the words He bids me speak A laugh was heard, now and then, The laughter in their carefree glee; I feel His presence near. When suddenly the door swung open, The sparkle of their bright eyes tells me And all turned to see who came in. That their smiles are meant for me. But with all my lack of wisdom Their voices went back to a whisper. I said to my friend, "Who is He?" I have friends, and dearest loved ones, And such faithless lack of sight, The best neighbors in the town; I know He cared enough to send "I do not know Him," she answered. "He's a total stranger to me." And their kind deeds are so many, His only Son to die that I Time would fail to write them down. From darkness might be saved. As He stood there before us, His eyes were so sad to see. Oh! I can't begin to tell you Softly I whispered once again, Of all the riches that I own; "His face looks familiar to me." My Father and my Elder Brother Are both kings upon a throne. Looking into His kind, loving face, I thought, "What could be His name?" They are building me a mansion, Then He raised His nail-pierced hands, Where the streets are paved with gold, JL Vision at 8ventide And with horror we all bowed in Near crystal sea and sparkling river; shame. In that place I'll ne'er grow old. By MAUDE MAE SPEERS To my heart came a sickening feeling; There I'll dwell with saints and angels, I sat by my open window I thought, "Could this be the end? Oh, the glory of that place! At twilight's peaceful hour Would I never be allowed to look There I'll meet my blessed Saviour; As the afterglow of the setting sun Upon His dear, loving face again?" There I'll look upon God's face. Touched forest, field, and flower. He had come! and I was not ready, Though I'd expected Him for many It fell like a benediction years, On the earth from heaven above, And with all these thoughts my heart A pledge to His toiling children here ached, curie SAepAerd Xing Of a' Father's changeless love. And I could not hold back the tears. Slowly I opened my eyes that I By RACHEL WARE And my restless heart grew quiet Might take but one last glance. While brightness filled the room, What a joy to find it was a dream The Father in heaven, our Shepherd is. Tho' without the shadows deepened And I still had another .chance! He cares for His flock with tender love, And the earth was wrapped in gloom. Withholds nothing good from these sheep of When tempted to talk in church, His, Just think of Jesus standing there. While leading us to His fold above. I thought of the golden city Beloved, let us always remember Where the light ne'er fades away, That the church is the house of prayer. While leading us to His fold above, And its beams celestial shine We journey on through pastures green, In never-ending day. Mid singing bird and cooing dove, We rest by waters serene. I seemed to see in His beauty there, With His hand outstretched to me, We rest by waters serene, Tacatida And quench our thirst from the Living The King of that glorious heavenly realm Stream; Who reigns eternally. By NAOMI REBECCA BOYL Our cup of blessings over runs, The trials of life do lighter seem. I know I shall sometime see His face Someday I'll vacation in heaven, Though He bids me a while to wait, Where disappointments never come; The trials of life do lighter seem And sometime for me shall open wide I'll pitch my tent by the river of life For the Shepherd's staff is comforting. The beautiful pearly gate. And through the valley of death comes a That flows from out God's throne. gleam There the ransomed ones with joy shall I'll rest near God's holy mountain, From the presence of the Shepherd King. pass And eat from the tree of life, From the presence of the Shepherd King Through those streets by sin untrod, Be refreshed by life's crystal fountain, Come goodness and love, dispelling all fear. And evermore at home shall be Where there'll be no more hunger or When safe in the heavenly fold, we'll sing In the beautiful city of God. strife. Praises forever to our Shepherd so dear. 6 REVIEW AND HERALD is very different. It affirms as a solid Evolution and the Sabbath scientific fact that animals and plants have lived in successive relays during long periods of time, and that the By George McCready Price precise sequence in which they lived has been proved beyond question by The Sabbath and the theory of de- or many millions of years; and that the tombstone inscriptions in the velopment through long ages are geologists have been able to prove the rocks, in which the buried dead have mutually exclusive ideas. It is impos- precise order in which they have lived written their own epitaphs of how sible for one mind to believe both. and died by the relics or fossils that they lived and died. Millions of edu- Because of the almost universal ac- they have left embedded in the rocks, cated people all over the world today ceptance of some form of the theory of this precise sequence of the fossils accept these teachings about the development or evolution, it is readily being known as the geological series fossils not as theory or probability but apparent that our message about the or the geological succession of life. as positive scientific fact. Sabbath as God's memorial of a fiat Calm, clear thinking reveals a radi- This theory about the fossil animals creation only a few thousand years cal difference between these two and plants having lived in series or in ago is very timely today. We have ideas. The first is negative, but it does succession during very long periods of been repeatedly told that the final not claim to be more than an as- time, will need our special attention, crisis for the world as a whole will be sumption. It assumes or takes for for it is by far the most important part over the observance of this memorial granted that no very radical departure of the entire scheme of evolution. of a genuine creation in six solar days. from the present behavior of the First, we need to consider briefly Accordingly we need to understand winds and the rains, the rivers and the how this theory arose. The early or the scientific aspects of the problem, oceans has occurred in the past, but pioneer geologists a century and a for the arguments against the doctrine that the processes of nature in the half ago ignored or tacitly denied the of creation claim to be based on un- past were much the same as now. universal Flood of Noah, and tried to questionable scientific facts. Thus this first assumption of uni- account for what they found in terms In the last days of 1859, about a formity, though a denial of the Flood of natural processes in our modern century ago now, Charles Darwin set of Noah, does not seem to be any world. Accordingly, when they found forth the claim that plants and ani- departure from ordinary scientific trilobites and brachiopod shells in a mals may change over from what they methods. Physics, chemistry, astron- lower layer, vertebrate fishes in the are to something else. He called this omy, and all the other natural sciences next higher bed, with reptile bones supposed change the origin of species. always take for granted that the pres- still higher, and land mammals in the Most people think that this was the ent natural laws and processes have top or superficial strata, they jumped beginning of the evolution theory, prevailed in the past. In other words, to the very illogical conclusion that but he had to have a long history (or this assumption of geological uniform- they were dealing with successive ages, supposed history) of plants and ani- ity does not at first glance appear to be instead of with varying currents in an mals in a definite sequence on which unscientific or unreasonable. ancient ocean. They spoke of an age to build his theory of transformism. But the second part of the founda- of invertebrates, then an age of fishes, This supposed history of living things tion of current geology, about the another age of reptiles, and lastly an during long periods of time had al- plants and animals having lived in age of mammals. Scores and hundreds ready been supplied by Charles relays during many millions of years, of Protestant ministers in England Lyell's scheme of geology. The uni- formitarian geology of Lyell was far more important in the making of the field missionary secretary for the British Isles. philosophy of evolution than was the Pastor Joyce was ordained to the ministry transformism of Darwin. Today, in 1918, in Dublin, Ireland, by M. N. Camp- while Darwinism has been largely out- bell, R. Mussen, and R. Whiteside. He • was grown or refuted, the general theory retired in 1932 after thirty-five years of serv- of development or evolution is more ice in the cause, but like many other "re- tired" ministers in the denomination, he con- universally accepted than ever, be- tinued to serve the church as pastor of the cause Lyell's geology is far more im- churches in Cambridge and Luton. His in- portant to evolution than Darwin's Pastor Samuel Joyce terest in our publishing work has 'never, biology. I may add that it is also far failed. During both world wars he assisted more antagonistic to Christianity and i Pastor Samuel Joyce in the Stanborough Press, our publishing everything that we as Seventh-day was born November house near London. Now, in his eighty-eighth Adventists believe and stand for. 15, 1870, in Ports- year, he still enjoys excellent health and is Accordingly we need to remember down, County Armagh, thankful to be a strict vegetarian. He still that the evolutionistic geology, so Northern Ireland. Be- drives his own car. Every other week he widely believed today as sound coming an Adventist drives to a nearby town to deliver the Signs in 1896, he closed his of the Times, Good Health, and The Bible science, is our chief enemy in the field shop on May 31 until and Our Times. Pastor Joyce has more than of science or in the entire realm of sunset June 1—his first 100 regular readers, some of whom pay for modern intellectual life. And we all Sabbath. Later he gave several magazines at once, one family buying need to understand what it is and up his shop to help an assortment of eleven different papers each what its relationships are to the main Elder William Hutch- time he calls. Pastor Joyce's elder son is pas- doctrines that we believe. inson with evangelistic meetings, which they tor of the Van Dyke church in Detroit, Mich- What passes as the science of geol- held in tabernacles built with their own igan. His second son is president of the Colo- hands. In 1898 Brother Joyce was ordained rado Conference, and his daughter is the wife ogy today is based on two distinct elder of the Banbridge church by W. W. Pres- of Arthur S. Maxwell, editor of the Signs of ideas: (a) that there never was any cott and William Hutchinson. Brother Joyce the Times. Pastor Samuel Joyce is another such world disaster as the Flood of became deeply interested in our literature shining example of what a retired minister Noah, and (b) that plants and ani- ministry. In Belfast, Ireland, he sold £1,680 may do to help finish the publishing of the mals have been living in relays on worth of Steps to Christ. In 1901 he was message in all the world in this generation. the earth during long periods of time, called to London, England, to become the ERNEST LLOYD SEPTEMBER 11, 1958 7 and America joined in proclaiming would be telling of years of growth tive and dishonest? Our answer is that that these geological ages were the that never took place. Large snails or no one back near the beginning of scientific proof of the way God created other mollusks would have coiled the world could possibly have been the world in the beginning. They said shells also indicating long periods of misled or deceived in any way; for that these successive relays of once- growth that never occurred. Mature the Creator explained all these mat- living things corresponded exactly flowers would falsely tell of growth ters to our first parents, and also gave with the record of the six days of from buds. In short, there would be them the Sabbath as a memorial of creation, as given in the first chapter countless falsehoods all over the face the precise way in which creation was of the Bible. of nature if a fiat creation had pro- accomplished. The Sabbath was to be Obviously this was what Ellen G. duced the world as a mature, going an ever-recurring reminder that the White had in mind when she wrote concern, fully functioning as we see it world of living things did not come in Patriarchs and Prophets: "But the today, but all brought into existence through long development from small assumption that the events of the first in only a few days, instead of having and immature beginnings, but was week required thousands upon thou- developed in the ordinary manner accomplished by a demonstration of sands of years, strikes directly at the from small and simple beginnings. divine power completely different foundation of the fourth command- All this is an echo of some phases from the laws of nature now prevail- ment. It represents the Creator as com- of the furious debates of a century ago, ing. manding men to observe the week of when the theory of evolution was Also for us in this modern day all literal days in commemoration of vast, young. We find many statements at this has another very real and timely indefinite periods. This is unlike His that time by Huxley and Darwin and use. This view of the Sabbath will method of .dealing with His creatures. their followers that they believed also protect us from the noisy claims It makes indefinite and obscure that nature to be reliable and trustworthy, of the modern students of radioactiv- which He has made very plain. It is not deceptive in any way. Some asked ity. When we find the various isotopes infidelity in its most insidious and in derision whether Adam was created of lead associated with uranium in the hence most dangerous form; its real with his second set of teeth and a rocks here or there, we need not jump character is so disguised that it is held fully ossified skeleton. Some even to the hasty conclusion that this de- and taught by many who profess to asked whether Adam had a navel. posit is many millions of years old. believe the Bible."—Page 111. They said that if he and the horses Obviously, if the animals and plants Remember that this charge of being and cows and other mammals did not were created already mature, who can the most insidious and most dangerous show the scar on the abdomen called doubt that the radioactive processes form of infidelity is applied by the the umbilicus, they would be radically were also created in full operation, so messenger of the Lord to the theory unlike all their descendants. On the that the apparent age of these mineral of the geological ages, the theory that other hand, the presence of such deposits may not be their true age fossil plants and animals lived and marks would be an objective lie, tell- after all? died in relays during long periods of ing of a former attachment to the We have only touched on this as- time. As, stated above, this assumption uterus of a mother who never existed. pect of the problem. But it is evident is the very backbone of the evolution Now all this poses a very practical that the Sabbath is a very timely and theory. Although the biological as- and realistic problem for us as Sab- precious gift from our Creator. It is pects of this theory have been end- bathkeeping Adventists. What are we fully able to protect us from the many lessly discussed and refuted during the to say to this charge that a fiat crea- deceptions now prevailing in our past half century, or since the rise of tion such as we teach would be decep- modern world. Mendelism, the strange, illogical, and unscientific character of these geolog- ical ages has never been ventilated by public discussion, and the inside his- tory of how they became saddled on the educated world 150 years ago has never been fully written. I cannot here discuss these matters, [Address prayer requests to Parents' Fellowship of Prayer, Review and Herald, Washington 12, D.C.] but it is to be hoped that some Ad- "I Want to Overcome Smoking" ventist with an adequate scientific and literary background will get under the "I am sure you will rejoice with me," a felt almost desperate at times, it's gone on burden of finishing this research, father writes from Washington State. "Not so long. Only God in His mercy can give me which at my advanced age I have had long ago I wrote to you dear brethren and strength, so please pray night and day for to relinquish. sisters requesting you to pray for my daugh- me." In closing this paper a brief state- ter. . . . If you will remember, I asked for Can there be any doubt that God will ment needs to be made of the most special prayer that she might be given victory answer the plea of this earnest soul and that recent attack on the doctrine of crea- over the tobacco habit." He enclosed a letter she will be granted complete freedom from from the daughter received recently. We are the slavery of the tobacco habit? 0 that tion. It is being made by certain men quoting some of this letter because it shows all who need spiritual help would sense who call themselves theistic evolu- how wonderfully the Lord worked on the their need as dearly as does this daughter! tionists, and has captured the atten- heart of this loved one. May God give her the victory that she tion of many who claim to believe the "Dearest : This is only a note now. desires. Bible. Got your letter and will write sometime—but The father doses his letter by saying: These people are proclaiming by first I want to write to you to ask you both "Words fail to express how grateful I feel lectures and in prominent religious to pray for me. Dear ones, I want to over- to you who have been praying for my dear journals that the creation of mature come smoking so I can be baptized, and you ones and others in need of a loving God and know how addicted I am to this terrible Saviour. Again I say, God bless you." animals and plants would be decep- habit. We must pray continually, for only Nothing brings such joy in heaven as when tive and unfair, and that therefore God's strength that He gives us and His one of Satan's captives is liberated. And God would not have made the world mercy can take this habit from me. Please, surely nothing can bring greater happiness to in this way. Their argument is that if dear ones, pray continually for me. . . . I've true Christians than to see dear ones con- trees were created full grown, having wanted so long to be free of this terrible verted. Let us continue to pray earnestly for the usual rings in their wood, they habit and live as God would have me. I've all of our wandering children. 8 REVIEW A.ND H E Lebanon "are carrying rifles and machine guns used by The Personal Christ their fathers and grandfathers while the Arabs have Not long ago we were attending camp meetings in the been equipped with the most modern, lightweight Soviet West. At an early-morning devotional service on one infantry weapons." After commenting on the respective of the campgrounds, opportunity was given following ages of the rifles supplied to these servicemen (perfected the sermon for personal testimonies. Here is what one a quarter century ago) and their light machine guns (of sister said concerning her own experience: "A friend of World War I vintage), this Congressman seems to have mine who knew that I had left my former church come to a state of near shock when he discovered that [which she named] asked me why I had become a the heavy machine guns they carried ashore to the Seventh-day Adventist. I think she expected me to go beaches of Beirut had actually been "readied by John into a long explanation about the Sabbath and our Browning in 1901 on patents awarded when Queen other beliefs. Instead I replied: 'In my former church I Victoria reigned." knew that Jesus died for the whole world; now I know Maginot Line Mentality He died for me.' " We like this testimony. This sister was not minimizing Perhaps General Scott was not so far wrong as we first the importance of Sabbathkeeping; she was merely point- thought! Although his dogmatic remark could hardly ing up the fact that through the teachings of the classify as an accurate description of modern firearms, remnant church Christ had become more real to her as it would apparently not be far amiss had he been think- a personal Saviour. ing of the so-called "military mind," which character- Thus it should be with all who become Seventh-day istically prepares to fight the next war with weapons Adventists. Through the advanced light received, one perfected in the last. A striking illustration of the prac- should not merely know the Bible better but also the tical effects of this so-called military mind upon a coun- Man of the Book, our blessed Lord. We must sense try's ability to defend itself was tragically portrayed clearly that Christ's sacrifice was not merely for a world when Hitler's highly mobile panzer divisions outflanked peopled with sinners, but for each individual. For you, the famous Maginot Line in Eastern France in the spring and you, and you. This will give us confidence to press of 1940. This intricate line of fortifications had been on toward the kingdom. conceived and built by generals who supposed that any "All that He [Christ] endured—the blood drops that future war would be a so-called war of position like flowed from His head, His hands, His feet, the agony World War I, which was fought out in the trenches of that racked His frame, and the unutterable anguish that Flanders fields. A more recent illustration, and one with filled His soul at the hiding of His Father's face—speaks a happier ending (if anything connected with war can to each child of humanity, declaring, It is for thee that be called happy), is Rear Admiral Hyman George Rick- the Son of God consents to bear this burden of guilt; over's dauntless battle with top naval brass that resulted for thee He spoils the domain of death, and opens the in the atomic submarine Nautilus, whose recent sub- gates of Paradise."—The Desire of Ages, p. 755. (Italics merged crossing of the North Pole has been hailed as a supplied.) major breakthrough in efforts to strengthen the military It is a privilege to serve such a Saviour. It is a delight position of the free world. The dismal fact is that if to do His will. It is a thrill to know His truth. But top brass had had its way, there would be no Nautilus. greater than all else is the joy of sensing the personal Now, it is not our purpose to disparage the laudable presence and love of Him in whom all truth centers. efforts of our leaders, whether civilian or military, to K. H. W. defend liberty and freedom. We simply observe that they often suffer from the same myopic vision that afflicts all of us in greater or less degree—a natural human propensity Fighting With Obsolete Weapons for going through life with our eyes glued to the rear- view mirror. In this editorial we refer most particularly . Late yesterday afternoon a friend called our attention to our individual experience as Christians, fighting the to a statement by Gen. Winfield Scott, who was perhaps good fight of faith. Are we content with a memory of America's most distinguished general and military strat- the joy that cheered our hearts when we first found the egist during the first half of the nineteenth century. Saviour? Are the weapons of our spiritual welfare at Commenting on Sharp's breech-loading rifle, pride of all improved over what they were then? Or are we try- the infantry in the Civil War, he said, "The muzzle- ing to fight the good fight of faith with obsolete weapons loader is, has been, and always will be, the American —weapons that may have sufficed in previous struggles soldier's prime weapon." Now, a century later, we smile with evil? Let us never forget that Satan is constantly indulgently as we think of the many muzzle-loading contriving new and more effective methods by which rifles reposing peacefully in museum showcases. he hopes to overcome us, and if we are to quench his Less than an hour after reading General Scott's com- fiery darts, we must be constantly improving and strength- ment on muzzle-loading rifles we were perusing the pages ening our defenses. of the Washington Evening Star for August 19, 1958. More specifically, in what condition is our own per- On page 3 we encountered the headline, "Use of Obsolete sonal "sword of the Spirit, . . . the word of God"? (Eph. Rifles by GIs in Mideast Hit." A leading member of the 6:17). Have we perchance been keeping it "in moth- House Military Appropriation Subcommittee, it turned balls"? If so, it needs to be taken out and reconditioned out, had protested that American GIs and Marines in for service. To some of us came the privilege, re- SEPTEMBER 11, 1958 9 cently, of a verse-by-verse, word-by-word study of the Bible over a period of more than five years, in the proc- The H-Bomb and the Archbishop ess of preparing the Seventh-day Adventist Bible Com- A verbal explosion rivaling the earth-shaking effects mentary. On the one hand, we found the pillars of our of a hydrogen bomb was produced recently by Dr. faith to be even more firmly planted on the sure founda- Geoffrey Francis Fisher, Archbishop of Canterbury. tion of God's Word than we had realized. On the other, The statement that touched off the blast was this: "For we came to realize in all humility that a lifetime of dili- all I know, it is within the providence of God that the gent study would not suffice to investigate every facet human race should destroy itself in this manner." The of revealed truth. Ever and anon our minds were im- "manner" referred to by the archbishop was atomic pressed with the import of the repeated counsel of God's explosion through nuclear fission. He voiced his opinion chosen messenger to the remnant church: in a new book edited by Philip Toynbee. "The Bible is yet but dimly understood. A lifelong, Reactions to his provocative statement varied. A noted prayerful study of its sacred revealings will leave still Jesuit writer and editor, Father Luigi d'Appolonia, de- much unexplained."—Counsels to Writers and Editors, clared that it is "impossible for the human race to p. 82. shoot itself straight out of this world into the next with "We are only babes, as far as understanding truth in nuclear warheads, though it is possible for man to go all its bearings is concerned."—Ibid., p. 29. quite some distance since he is created free and can "When God's people are at ease, and satisfied with make choices." He stressed that the "end of the world their present enlightenment, we may be sure that He will come about, finally, by a free intervention of God." will not favor them. It is His will that they should be Taking a position in support of the archbishop, the ever moving forward, to receive the increased and ever- Rev. John Wilkie, moderator of the Montreal-Ottawa increasing light which is shining for them. The present Synod, Presbyterian Church of Canada, declared that attitude of the church is not pleasing to God. There "the H-bomb may easily be the means by which God has come in a self-confidence that has led them to feel may bring the end of the world." no necessity for more truth and greater light. . . . God As Seventh-day Adventists we have no fear that man wills that a voice shall be heard arousing His people to will completely annihilate the world through atomic action."—Ibid., p. 41. explosions. God will not permit that. As He has done "We have only the glimmerings of the rays of the with the restless waves of the ocean, the Almighty will light that is yet to come to us."—The Review and Herald, say to man, "Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further" June 3, 1890. (Job 38 : 11). Beloved, let us not essay to fight the good fight of faith That there may be extensive destruction through the with the now dull and rusty weapons that sufficed for use of atomic and hydrogen bombs, however, we do not the spiritual battles of yesteryear. Let us not be content doubt, for the heart of man is "deceitful above all things, with our kindergarten understanding of God's Word. and desperately wicked" (Jer. 17:9). But total destruc- Let us earnestly and perseveringly set out to put on the tion of life on this planet, together with all of "the whole armor of God and to keep in fighting trim for works that are therein," is quite another matter. This our personal duel with the powers of darkness. Let us will be accomplished by God, not man. In that day "the grasp firmly, and learn to use with skill, the "sword of heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the the Spirit." Let us consign any tendency toward a muzzle- elements shall melt with fervent heat" (2 Peter 3:10). loading frame of mind to an honored niche in the mu- While leaders of the religious world argue concerning seum of by-gone victories over the enemy of our souls, the manner in which the earth shall be destroyed, let us to the same case where the muzzle-loading rifles of a be sobered by the fact that we have but little time left in bygone era repose. "Forgetting those things which are which to prepare our own hearts and those of others for behind," let us valiantly reach "forth unto those things "the great and the terrible day of the Lord" (Joel 2:31). which are before," ever pressing "toward the mark for "Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus" what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy (Phil. 3:13, 14). R. F. C. conversation and godliness" (2 Peter 3:11). K. H. W.

Stenio Saint-Cyr opposed the message he small to provide adequate facilities for stu- heard because it was new and so different SABBATH SCHOOL dents who would like to live there. Class- from anything he had known of the Bible. room space is needed. The overflow of the Finally, however, his resistance weakened, 441 Thirteenth Sabbath Offering to be taken on and he was convinced that he must observe it?ivik September 27 will help provide this class- the seventh day as the Sabbath. He resolved room space at Seminaire Adventiste. to obey God. Then tragedy came to his Two other projects will also benefit from home. ther had not finished his prayer when he this overflow offering: First, the Andrews He began to observe his first Sabbath with heard the child exclaim, "Daddy, I can see!" Memorial Hospital in Kingston, Jamaica, family worship as the sun was setting Friday A miracle had been wrought. The child was which needs clinic space to help sufferers evening. At that moment his little son com- fully healed. Every member of that family is who cannot avail themselves of hospital facil- plained of a difficulty with his eyes. Almost now a member of our Sabbath school, and ities, and which should also strengthen its immediately the child became blind and re- each one is preparing for baptism. training program for nurses. Second, the mained that way for several days. Many in the Franco-Haitian Union are Medical-Evangelistic Center in Caracas, The neighbors advised him to call a doc- groping along in spiritual blindness, alto- Venezuela, As a result of the modernization tor, but Stenio, living in a country where gether ignorant of their condition. Others program of this large city, we have to find a many strange things had happened, knew are searching for light, but have not been place for our clinic and evangelistic center. that it was the great deceiver who was trying able to find it. All merit our help. Recently many foreigners have arrived in to discourage him. He reasoned with himself Seminaire Adventiste in Port-au-Prince, Caracas. These, along with the many Ven- and came to the conclusion that if the new Haiti, has been established so that workers ezuelans who already live in the city, need path he had chosen was correct, the heavenly can be trained to serve the French-speaking spiritual and medical aid. It is our purpose Physician could take care of his son's sight. inhabitants of Inter-America. At the present to help them. He fell upon his knees and prayed most time the classrooms, library, administrative Your increased investment in Inter-Amer- earnestly that God would reveal His will and, offices, and dining room are all crowded into ica will pay great dividends. if it was for the best, heal the boy. The fa- the girls' dormitory. The building is too L. L. REILE 10 REVIEW AND HERALD change is in itself the miracle of mira- cles."—The Acts of the Apostles, p. 476. All this results from submission tl 44 4;1 , to the spiritual laws because of which • Christ died in order that He might E, e?R -7 Vi LO WE CDr ,LrE-c. conquer. 3. What the World Sees of Christ FOR SABBATH, SEPTEMBER 27, 1958 Through the Believer Galatians 6:17, R.S.V. "I bear on my body the marks of Jesus." The new creation spoken of above is a moral Living Up to the Standard and spiritual miracle, which the world can see even if it does not always ap- preciate. There are other evidences [This Lesson Help is a running comment on the it to be akin to His truthfulness and lesson presented in the Sabbath School Quarterly and of the supernatural Christ revealed by should be read in connection with it.] faithfulness. Verses 25 and 26 reveal the true believer. the depths of God's judicial, redemp- Submission is not a popular word to tive, justifying righteousness in the The expression "in my body" is a the proud human spirit. Yet there is a propitiatory shedding of Christ's reference to imprisonments, scourg- very real doctrine of Christian submis- blood, whereby "he might be just, and ings, adversities (2 Cor. 11:23-28). sion. It is set forth succinctly in 1 Peter the justifier of him which believeth Whereas many sought to escape per- 2:17-21. Christians are to "honor all in Jesus." secution, and the Jews were proud of men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. "Sanctification is a continuous proc- bodily circumcision, Paul gloried in Honor the emperor" (R.S.V.). There ess of consecration (see Eph. 4:12-15; the scars that testified of the Lord Jesus is submission of spirit there, deeper 2 Peter 1:5-10). It is the harmonious Christ. "Marks" is a technical term than appears on first sight. In the next development day by day of the physi- for tattoos or brandings frequently im- verse servants are to be "submissive" cal, mental, and spiritual powers, un- printed on slaves, soldiers, criminals, to masters with all respect—again not til the image of God . . . is restored in and even on devotees of some deity. an easy thing for Christian servants, us."—The SDA Bible Commentary, Colossians 3:1, 2. "Set your affec- owned in Paul's day by heathen mas- on Rom. 6:19. See also Education, pp. tion on things above, not on things ters. 15, 16; The Great Controversy, p. 470. on the earth." A preacher of bygone Then the apostle outlines general "Redemption" comes from a Greek days used to refer to "lucre-loving submission even to unjust suffering. noun implying the believer's release Christians" as a contradiction of terms. Lest Christians could not tolerate that by purchase from the power of sin It is also a contradiction in life iniquitous thing, he adds this appeal: (Col. 1:14), from corruption and —a contradiction that the world sees "To this you have been called, be- death (Rom. 8:23), and finally recep- and despises. "Things above" hinges cause Christ also suffered for you, tion into glory (Eph. 4:30). on our acceptance of all that the cross leaving you an example, that you The practical application of these and the resurrection really mean (see should follow in his steps" (verse 21, four great words is thus stated: "We verse 1)—new thinking, supernatu- R.S.V.). If the Sinless One could main- are saved by climbing round after ral living, self-abnegation. Our whole tain high standards under adversity round, mounting step after step, to life "is hid with Christ in God" (verse and injustice, so must His followers. the height of Christ's ideal for us. 3). (See Thoughts From the Mount Thus He is made unto us wisdom, and of Blessing, pp. 88-91, on "The True 1. What Christ Is to the Believer righteousness, and sanctification, and Motive in Service.") 1 Corinthians 1:30, R.S.V. "He is redemption."—The Acts of the Apos- Hebrews 2:9, 10. "We see Jesus." the source of your life in Christ Jesus, tles, p. 530. The Christian sees the Jesus of the whom God made our wisdom, our Bible at all points—as the Babe of righteousness and sanctification and 2. What Christ Does in the Believer Bethlehem, the supreme Teacher, the redemption." Galatians 2:20, R.S.V. "I have been suffering Saviour, the risen Lord. The The word "wisdom" (Gr. sophia) crucified with Christ; it is no longer world sees Jesus mainly, almost wholly, is used (a) as an attribute of God in I who live, but Christ who lives in me." through the Christian, since it does Ephesians 3:10, and elsewhere, "to the Paul understood profoundly the per- not read the Book. Jesus is to be up- intent that now . . . might be known sonal experience resulting from faith lifted by the church as the center of all by the church the manifold wisdom as well as the theology of grace and of hope (Thoughts From the Mount of of God"; (b) of Christ, "in whom are righteousness by faith. "The life I Blessing, p. 118). Every profession we hid all the treasures of wisdom and now live in the flesh I live by faith in make, and every confession of God's knowledge" in Colossians 2:3 and else- the Son of God, who loved me and goodness, "is Heaven's chosen agency where. It is also used (c) of divine gave himself for me." "As faith thus for revealing Christ to the world."— wisdom relayed through human me- receives and assimilates the principles The Desire of Ages, p. 347. dia: "I will give you a mouth and wis- of truth, they become a part of the 1 Corinthians 10:31. "Whatsoever dom, which all your adversaries shall being and the motive power of the ye do, do all to the glory of God." Eat- not be able to gainsay" (Luke 21:15; life."—The Desire of Ages, p. 391. ing, drinking, social entertainment, cf. Acts 6:3, 10; 7:10); (d) of the 2 Corinthians 5:17. "If any man be were difficult things for Christians in ideal human wisdom, as in the case of in Christ, he is a new creature." a pagan and Jewish society. Paul Solomon (Matt. 12:42); (e) of wis- "Through the power of Christ men taught that God gives grace for every dom in its most debased form, which and women have broken the chains occasion, so that all Christian con- "is earthly, sensual, devilish," though of sinful habit. They have renounced duct should redound to God's glory. seen in human beings (James 3:15). selfishness. The profane have become "The Christian denies self, exalts "Righteousness," the meaning of reverent, the drunken sober, the prof- Christ, and devotes his life to the sal- which is seen in its old spelling right- ligate pure. Souls that have borne the vation of others (see Matt. 16:25; wiseness, is an attribute of God in Ro- likeness of Satan have become trans- Mark 8:35; DA 550)."—The SDA Bi- mans 3:5, where the context reveals formed into the image of God. This ble Commentary, on 1 Cor. 10:33. SEPTEMBER 11, 1958 11 HOW TO KEEP THEM HAPPY AND HEAVENLY

CONDUCTED BY PROMISE JOY SHERMAN

There were always things to keep ACROSS THE PLAINS-AND BEYOND By Ruth (onard life interesting. There were the neigh- bors—the Bowmans on the next farm, two miles down the road, with El- Heritage of the Pioneers—Part 7 marine, almost Clara's age, and Celia and Lizzie a little younger; the Pro- ebstels, with a whole houseful of young people; the Holbrooks; and the McCanns. And when Uncle John THE STORY THUS FAR Emeline Trimble as its mistress had Clark settled on an adjoining home- This is a true story of pioneer days. In 1852, when been thwarted by the girl's officious stead the following year, his big, jolly Clara Clark was about a year old she, with her twin brother, Clarence, and older brothers and sisters, had aunt—and never returned. Howard, family added to the fun of life in the been brought across the plains in a covered-wagon caravan by their father, Alvin Clark. The family had eighteen years old and able to do a community. settled in the Willamette Valley, in Oregon. man's work, helped his father on the They soon had a prosperous farm under cultivation And then there was school. Clara in the fertile Willamette Valley. However, in 1861, farm. And bright-eyed Clara, now had never lost her love for school. She Alvin Clark succumbed to "upper country" fever, sold his farm, spent the entire proceeds on two hun- eleven and interested in everything only wished it was in session all year dred head of cattle, and went to the Walla Walla Val- and everybody, with her twin, Clar- ley, east of the Cascade Mountains. This was the round instead of for a three-month tragic year of the "big snow," and all but two of the ence—who already towered inches term now and then when a teacher cattle died during the winter. In the spring, Alvin Clark, disheartened but not above her—and her other brothers, was available. This was usually in the discouraged, again loaded his household goods into Berry and Alvin Pitt, worked and covered wagons, and with his family went out to the wintertime after the crops were in Washington Territory to settle just a few miles north played and found the new country and some farmer was able to lay aside of Vancouver. very much to their liking. his plow and spend a few weeks be- Clark County, in the Wash- hind the teacher's desk at ington Territory where the the little log schoolhouse in Clark family settled, was for Brush Prairie. Clara raced the most part covered with a through McGuffey's Readers dense growth of trees. How- with a speed that surprised ever, there were, here and her instructors; assimilated there, low, flat, treeless swamps arithmetic—generally consid- several miles across, which ered a subject which only filled with water during rainy boys could fathom—like a weather and in the dry sea- sponge; mastered the flowing son produced dense, low-grow- Spencerian handwriting with ing vegetation. From these ease; and held the laurels for swampy sections many of the the countryside in spelling. districts north of Vancouver When Clara was fifteen she drew their names—First Plain, met her greatest test in her Second Plain, Third Plain, favorite subject—spelling. Brush Prairie. It was in the Brush Prairie section ten miles The log walls of the little from Vancouver that Alvin schoolhouse fairly bulged with Clark built a log cabin and people of all ages on that settled down to the business Friday evening. The crisp of carving a profitable farm winter air was held back by out of his new homestead. the crackling heat of the big The cabin was spacious—as base-burner in the center of pioneer log cabins went in the room. Light was provided those days. Its living room, by candles—scores of them— kitchen, and two bedrooms sticking to every available downstairs were roomy and flat surface. And each new comfortable, and the single arrival added to the light by large upstairs room could be bringing more candles. made into sleeping quarters Clara, as usual, was the for any number of visiting center of a lively group of relatives or friends. Eferiah young people. Her dark eyes Clark reigned efficiently over sparkled, her thick brown the kitchen, with its great hair, parted in the middle, open fireplace. fell back in loose waves below DeWitt left home to work her shoulders. She wore her in the mines not long after new green alpaca dress, snug the Clark family settled at of bodice and with a long, full- circle skirt. She had finished Brush Prairie—his dream of Clara Clark as she looked about the time she finished the district school a little home of his own with at Brush Prairie in the Washington Territory. it that afternoon for this 12 REVIEW AND HERALD special occasion. The black velvet knick, k-n-a-c-k, knack, knickknack." trimming and large black grosgrain The words had been flying for twenty bow at the high neck contrasted pleas- minutes, and no one was down yet. ingly with her pink cheeks and red, The Brush Prairie boosters nodded laughing lips. their heads in complacence and the The evening was of much greater Battle Ground rooters smiled assur- importance than the usual local spell- ingly. This promised to be a pleasant All's Well That Ends Well ing bees, which were held every two or evening, indeed. three weeks during the winter. There The first down came on the word By ARTHUR S. MAXWELL was a visiting team from the Battle "sciatica." When Job's friends had finished talking, Ground district, and the outcome of "Sciatica," a home-team girl began, God broke in. the match was to decide who was "s-c-y—" God asked Job many questions he could the champion speller of Clark County. "Next." not answer, such as, "Where were you when "Sides line up, please." It was the And the Battle Ground champion I laid the foundations of the earth, when the voice of the Reverend Mr. Obadiah spelled it correctly without a mo- morning stars sang together, and all the sons Osborne, who by virtue of his ir- ment's hesitation. of God shouted for joy? The leader flipped the pages of the "Have you considered the treasures of the reproachable character and his stand- snow or the hail?" God asked. "Where does ing as a minister in the Baptist denom- spelling book to the section entitled, ice come from, and the hoarfrost?" ination had been asked by the school- "Words of Five and More Syllables." "Who provides food for the ravens? Did master to give out the words. The ranks on both sides grew thinner. you give 'goodly wings unto the peacocks? The ten contestants on each side By the end of an hour there were or wings and feathers unto the ostrich?' took their places against opposite only three standing in the Brush Does the hawk fly by your wisdom? Does the walls of the room. In between, on the Prairie team, and five of the Battle eagle mount up at your command?" low, backless benches, sat friends, rela- Ground ten still held their ground. As God continued to talk of the wonders tives, and schoolmates of the various "Hypochondriac" brought down a of His creation, Job became more and more aware of his own weakness. contenders both from Brush Prairie home defender. The double 1 in He saw that, though he had tried hard to and from Battle Ground. "hallucination" proved the Waterloo do God's will and live a holy life, he was still Clara, at the head of the home of a Battle Ground fighter. "Igno- just a poor sinner in the presence of Him spelling team, looked even smaller minious" felled another member of who made the heavens and the earth. than her four feet, eleven and a half the local team, and then only Clara "I know that thou canst do everything," inches opposite the six-foot champion upheld the standard of Brush Prairie he cried; "and that no thought can be with- of the Battle Ground group. against four strapping young men of holden from thee. . . . I have heard of thee Mr. Osborne adjusted his specta- the Battle Ground contingent. by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye cles, opened the spelling book, gave seeth thee. Wherefore I abhor myself, and The whole room was tense. Clara's repent in dust and ashes." "I am vile; what out the word "business," and the bat- cheeks burned with excitement. Her shall I answer thee?" tle was on. eyes glowed, but she was spelling God had loved Job all along, but now He "Business—b-u-s, bus, i, busi, n-e-s-s, slowly and carefully now, weighing loved him even more for his spirit of hu- ness—business," Clara spelled readily. every letter she pronounced. Another mility. The tall Battle Ground defender fifteen minutes of jawbreaking words To Eliphaz God said, "I am angry with handled "calomel" with equal ease. mowed down three more of the Battle you and your two friends, for you have not Down the lines Mr. Osborne tossed Ground battalion. With all the dignity spoken right as has my servant Job." Then He told them to take seven bullocks and seven the words, and back came the spelling of her less than five feet, Clara stood rams and offer them as a burnt offering. "My with easy grace. Those, were the days up straight and stiff to face her sole servant Job will pray for you," He added. when spelling was an art, learned contender, the six-foot champion of This was the turning point in Job's long as modern champions apply them- the Battle Ground district. and terrible suffering. When the three selves to tennis—for the sheer joy of The room was growing oppressively friends brought the animals and offered the game and not for the benefit the stuffy. Someone wrenched open a them as a sacrifice, Job prayed for them. knowledge might be to those who at- stubborn window, and the flames of "And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, tained a high degree of perfection. the low-burning candles bent in uni- when he prayed for his friends." Indeed, many of the participants who son from the chilly breeze. A new day now dawned for this faithful servant of Jehovah. His boils disappeared. guided their tongues so glibly through The Reverend Mr. Obadiah Os- His health and strength returned. More and the maze of letters would have been at borne searched down the page of dif- more he felt—and looked—like his old self. a total loss had they been required to ficult words to find one hard enough Brothers, sisters, friends, began to visit define the words or to use them cor- to trap the contenders. For ten min- him again. They even took up a collection rectly, or even to write them! utes, fifteen minutes, twenty minutes, to give him a new start in life. "Every man Those who question whether there the words continued to fly from side also gave him a piece of money, and every is any possible reason for the com- to side. Clara gave a faint sigh, and one an earring of gold." plicated orthography of the English stretched her shoulders back ever so It was very kind of them, but they need not have troubled themselves, for God had language may comfort themselves slightly with a tired little pull. But big plans in mind for this dear man. Indeed with the thought that its intricacies the giant from Battle Ground, leaning "the Lord blessed the latter end of Job more served to fill the hours of many an against the opposite wall, spelled on than his beginning." In just a little while enjoyable social evening back in the and on, often with his eyes closed to Job had fourteen thousand sheep, six thou- days when innocent entertainment concentrate better. And just when it sand camels, one thousand yoke of oxen, and was limited, to say the least, including seemed as though there would never one thousand she asses—twice as many as he besides spelling bees only such pas- be a break, when fathers and mothers had before. times as singing schools, barn raisings, were poking children who had wea- So everything turned out right in the end. quilting parties, and the like. ried with the monotony of the enter- What happened to the three friends, Eliphaz, "Knickknack." The word was given Bildad, and Zophar, we are not told. As to tainment and had stretched out on how Satan felt when he saw his wicked plans out, and back came the prompt re- the floor and gone to sleep, and telling come to nought, nothing is said. But we do sponse from a bright-faced little fel- them that it was time to go home— know that "the patience of Job," his unfail- low halfway down on the Battle then came the word "eleemosynary." ing loyalty and love, will be remembered Ground side, "Knickknack—k-n-i-c-k, (To be continued) forever. SEPTEMBER 11, 1958 13 to the marriage state. Young people of integrity will not demand or yield to premature privileges, for persons who do so are poor risks in terms of future fidelity. The wedding should be planned and announced far enough in ad- To the Marriage Altar, and Beyond-4 vance so as to prevent suspicions and gossip that sometimes result from sud- den, secret, or elopement marriages. Because of its importance, especially Marriage to the bride, she should have the most to say in its planning. Relatives and friends should be invited to share the By Taylor G. Bunch joys of the service. The wedding service is sacred, and should therefore be characterized by The four most important events in can barely make ends meet while a dignified simplicity that is the very human existence are birth, conver- single to so thoughtlessly assume the essence of culture and good taste. All sion, marriage, and death. We have heavy responsibilities of a home! In extravagance and display should be no choice concerning the first and last, the fourth place, teen-agers have not avoided, even when the couple or but the other two are controlled by yet formed a large enough circle of their parents are well to do. The pres- our own decisions. As free moral friends from whom to make an in- ent tendency is in the wrong direction. agents with the power of choice, we telligent selection of a life partner. In a church wedding only religious can decide for or against conversion, They also need more experience in music is appropriate. Secular love and can determine largely whether the practical affairs of life, and more songs, which would never be permit- our marriage will be a success or a maturity, mentally and physically. ted in a Sabbath service, should be failure. Quick marriages are dangerous be- reserved for the reception. Wedding That conversion should normally cause they are often based on mere rings are not to be used in Seventh- precede marriage is evident from the sentiment and infatuation instead of day Adventist wedding ceremonies. fact that the chances for a happy mar- Inspired counsel has been given that ried life are far greater when the con- "not one penny should be spent for a tracting parties are genuine Chris- circlet of gold to testify that we are tians. Recently compiled statistics married."* This, of course, applies show that divorce in non-Christian with equal -force during married life. homes is more than seven times In the first place, the ring has no value greater than in Christian homes. Only whatever in holding the couple to- when husband and wife love God su- gether. In the second place, if it ever premely can they truly love each protected the sanctity of marriage it other. has ceased to do so in this corrupt age. The proper age for marriage is well Weddings, especially when held in established by experience and re- a church, should not be made irrever- search. An experienced counselor de- ent and distasteful by the taking of clared that the largest percentage of pictures during the ceremony. Nor happy marriages result when the man should they be cheapened by the is at least twenty-four and the woman throwing of confetti or rice. twenty-two years of age. The man genuine love. Ideally, at least a two- The honeymoon is the transition should ordinarily be from two to six year period of friendship, love, and period between the wedding and the years older than the woman. courtship should precede marriage. setting up of the home. It is the pro- A leading authority on this subject Genuine love is a plant of slow growth, logue and introduction to married declared recently that the divorce rate and heavenly origin, and must be life and therefore sets the pattern for is 14 per cent higher than normal wisely and carefully cultivated over a the home. It should be characterized when both parties are twenty or period of time I efore it is permitted by respect, courtesy, and self-restraint. younger. And God's messenger has to culminate in 14:1 rriage. The proper 1 :ngth of the period of In the ideal honeymoon the couple declared: "A youth not out of his teens are absolutely alone so that they can is a poor judge of the fitness of a per- engagement is indicated by Webster's adjust themselves to a new and al- son as young as himself to be his definition of courtship as "the rela- most revolutionary experience in life. companion for life." "Early marriages tions of wooer and wooed prior to If they are wise they will avoid visiting are not to be encouraged. formal betrothal." Therefore the pe- relatives and friends or making long Teen-age marriages are unwise for riod of engagement should be short and tiresome trips. The period should several reasons. First, because the and be entered into just before mar- never be less than a week, and from parties are not mature enough in ex- riage. This leaves both parties free to two to four weeks is better. On the very perience and judgment to make im- change their minds at the latest pos- first day the family altar should be portant decisions or assume a re- sible moment without breaking a sol- established as the center of home life. sponsibility as serious as marriage. In emn promise. Yet it is better to break Christ should be invited to be the the second place, their education is an unwise and immature betrothal Head of the household, and , the incomplete and plans for future scho- promise than to marry the wrong per- Guide, Mediator, and Counselor of the lastic training are much more difficult son. marriage partners. to carry out after marriage. In the Courtship is not a trial marriage in third place, financial income may be any sense of the word; therefore both " Sister White adds that in other countries than too meager. The saying that two can parties should carefully maintain a the United States "where the custom is imperative, "thus far and no farther" attitude we have no burden to condemn those who have their live as cheaply a* one is an exploded marriage ring." See Testimonies to Ministers, pages myth. How strange for persons who toward intimacies that belong alone 180, 181. 14 REVIEW AND HERALD One Sunday night years ago, a cir- a man to jump across a river or run cuit rider was returning home on with the speed of a race horse. Yes, horseback after meeting two or three successful tests have already been speaking appointments in villages on made of this gadget, which is strapped the plains of Montana. His audiences to a man's back and provides enough had been small and he was somewhat thrust to partially overcome the pull discouraged. He was even tempted to of gravity. Of course, this device could • Eighty-four seniors received their di- give up his work. As he passed a small be used by soldiers in time of battle, plomas at the-ninth commencement exer- farmhouse he could see through the and you can imagine how mobile a cise held at Monterey Bay Academy, May window the family gathered around a battalion might become with a port- 25. This was the largest graduating class table. He saw that the father was con- able rocket unit attached to the back in the history of the school. R. E. Dunton, ducting family worship. They all of each man. Central California Conference evangelist, presented a stirring challenge to the class knelt and each in turn offered prayer. In some ways this would even be at the Friday evening consecration service. With a happy heart the minister more interesting than flying in the jet The baccalaureate service was highlighted said aloud, "There is hope, glori- stream, wouldn't it? Imagine how with the sermon by Morris Venden, pastor ous hope, for man," and with a smile thrilling it would be to turn a little of the Oak Park church in Sacramento. on his countenance he rode on into knob and suddenly feel your feet The spiritual and intellectual sights of the the night with the determination to rising off the terra firma amid the seniors were raised heavenward by the continue his divinely appointed mis- roar and whistle of a rocket blast. You forceful presentation of the address, "The sion. There is glorious hope for hap- Face of the Future," given by Wilber would sail through the air, over valleys, Alexander of the religion department of piness in the home where the family and hills, cross rivers, and perhaps La Sierra College, at the Sunday morning gathers daily at the altar of prayer. skim the housetops in little villages commencement service. Senior class officers The need for divine counsel never and towns. were: Robert Nixon, Jr., president; Gail ceases. It is needed during the friend- Did you ever read what Sister Hunt, vice-president; Bonnie Moon, sec- ship period of life, during courtship, White said about the children and the retary; Bette Haenny, treasurer; Charles and throughout one's married life. juniors and the special "rocket unit" Hackett, pastor; Fern James, historian; God—first, last, and always—is the Paul Roesel, sergeant at arms; and Allen with which each of them will be sup- Frame, parliamentarian. foundation of true happiness. plied in the future Paradise? Here are her words: "Mount Zion was just be- • Charles Wilcox and Douglas Smith, fore us, and on the mount was a glori- valedictorian and salutatorian of the New- bury Park Academy senior class, were ous temple, and about it were seven awarded tuition scholarships from La other mountains, on which grew roses Sierra College by Dr. Ronald Drayson on and lilies. And I saw the little ones commencement morning. Charles had climb, or, if they chose, use their little previously been given the Bank of Amer- wings and fly, to the top of the moun- ica trophy and award in the field of tains and pluck the never-fading flow- science and mathematics. Other Bank of ers."—Early Writings, p. 19. And America awards went to Douglas Smith, The Jet Stream again, on page 53: "The saints used class president, liberal arts; Milton Bar- their wings and mounted to the top of ber, vocational arts; and Cecelia Torres, fine arts. By D. A. Delafield the wall of the city. Jesus was also with them; His crown looked brilliant and • Douglas Hanson of Bolton, Massachu- Trans World Airlines has a new glorious. It was a crown within a setts, who is entering the junior class at airplane—one of the biggest and best crown, seven in number. The crowns South Lancaster Academy, and who has in the world. It is called the Jet of the saints were of the most pure been an active 4-H Club member in his Stream. Now where did they get that gold, decked with stars. Their faces home town for the past eight years, was name? What does it mean? Well, jun- chosen to represent Worcester County in shone with glory, for they were in the the state 4-H Achievement Day public iors, the jet stream is a great river of express image of Jesus; and as they speaking contest held at the University air that flows across the sky, high, high arose and moved all together to the of Massachusetts on July 7. He competed in the heavens. top of the city, I was enraptured with with top winners from other counties, all The jet stream flows from about the sight."—Ibid., pp. 53, 54. several years older than he, and took sec- 15,000 to 40,000 feet in the heavens. On our journey to heaven we shall ond place. His subject was "4-H Club Sometimes it runs even higher. It is a pass through the jet stream. An angel Work Can Combat Juvenile Delin- permanent river of air traveling west quency." He has also received other hon- will be by the side of every saint. ors in 4-H Club work, and has been in- to east. Commercial and military When we arrive at that planet called vited to the Eastern States Exposition in pilots will often fly at these high ele- Paradise, the third heaven, we shall Springfield, Massachusetts, on September vations to get in this jet stream. You not be restricted to our present modes 19-21 to give demonstrations on handi- can imagine how swiftly the river of of transportation. Our rocket fuel will craft. air pushes the aircraft to its rendez- be the gift of immortality that God vous. It is bumpy getting into this • Under the leadership of Maxine imparts to us. We will not be depend- Blome, MV leader, and Shirley Spain and stream of air; it is bumpier getting ent upon mechanical means. We shall Evelyn Domke, associate leaders, the out. Once in the jet stream, the plane have within ourselves power, given to Mount Tabor (Portland, Oregon) Mis- flies smoothly and well. You can im- us of God, to move about not only sionary Volunteers are active in Chris- agine how much fun it would be to upon the earth but also in the sky. tian service as follows: (1) assisting a travel in the jet stream, perhaps in one You may never get a ride in the jet worthy student through college, (2) fur- of the new Jet Streams. stream, through the river of air that nishing motels with copies of The Desire But I think it would be even more flows across the high heavens. You of Ages, (3) mailing out Signs each fun to do something else. I was read- may never have the privilege of riding month to a list of interested persons, (4) presenting a worship program to elderly ing the other day about an invention in the sky propelled by one of these patients at the Multnomah County Home by Alexander H. Bohr, an engineer little portable rocket units. But some- the last Sabbath of each month, Willie and a former Army technical sergeant. day you may be able to fly to the sum- Degerty directing, and (5) visiting Port- He has designed a portable rocket mit of Mount Zion or to the walls of land Sanitarium patients with the Sing- unit, which, it is claimed, will enable the Golden City. ing Band each Sabbath afternoon. SEPTEMBER 11, 1958 15 and ask Bwana whether it would be Tabea began by introducing us all c.:Q{Ctit 5.107g all right," he said. to the subchief. Then she showed OF THE WEEK It did not take long to get the him the pictures in the magazine. Bwana's permission. "But you should "See, here are the orphans for AMMA, we need help from take Glory and Denny with you in whom we are caring at our Ngoma you," said Rasheri as she bent down case the car gives you trouble," was hospital. I have a little orphan who and entered the small hut in which the one proviso he made. Our two lives with me, so I can talk and ask a woman was sorting peas for the younger children are born mechanics. you to help the poor, for I am doing evening meal. Dinner did not take long on Sun- it myself," she ended. "Why must I help you?" asked the day, for we were too excited about our "H'm! Is that so? Well, let me go heathen. new venture. After kissing father and and see what I have," and he went "We are collecting for the hospital big daughter Anita good-by, we drove out while the three of us whispered a so that there will be money to care for down the road to pick up Tabea little prayer. In a short while he re- the sick, to provide medicines for the Matter at her home. A few yards far- turned and handed us 300 francs poor, and to feed the orphans," ex- ther we found the pastor awaiting us. (about i6.00). We were thrilled. plained the young girl. "Where do we go first, Pastor Then began the wearisome return "But, as you see, I am only a poor Elasto?" I asked. journey over the same bad road. At woman myself. I do not have very "On to Ruhengeri, then we turn last, with a sigh of relief, we turned much to give you," said the mother. off the main road to the right," he onto the highway once more. "Will you not give me just one told me. The front bumper had rattled itself handful of those peas? That will not On and on we rode. Suddenly the loose over the corrugated main road, make you much poorer, while if every- one gives me a few peas, I'll soon have my basket full. Then I can walk to market and sell them and so get money for the mission," Rasheri sug- gested. "If that will satisfy you, I'll gladly ZNGgTHE help," and the woman measured out two handfuls of the legumes into the girl's container. a. la, With a grateful smile and a wave of the hand, the young Ingatherer passed on her way. By the time she returned to the station she had her basket full of dried peas, beans, and corn. How Iritirl!LINITeK happy she was! The next day she walked the miles to the market with winged feet. There she sold the prod- uce to the ones who offered her the By YVONNE DAVY best price. As she handed in the 101 francs to the pastor, she felt deeply grateful to the Lord for the success He had given her. African seemed to awake out of a so the two children were set to fixing Other solicitors collected firewood, dream. "Oh, we will have to go back, it while we entered the next house. which they either paid for themselves for we have passed the turning!" he Chief Besimanzi was still resting. We or sold to their neighbors. One man exclaimed. waited a good ten minutes for him to was given a stand of trees, which was "Next time, be sure to tell me appear. He looked a sick man, but chopped down and sold for lumber, sooner. I don't like to turn, nor do I he was very jolly. thus bringing in a tidy sum. A few of like to back up," I told the young Tabea, never at a loss for words, the teachers were able to persuade man. said that she had come to guhakwa their heathen neighbors to give them What a ride we had then! The by him. (To guhakwa is to beg sheep and goats, and one very capable pastor had assured me that the road for a cow in exchange for which you solicitor even collected a calf. was fine. The chief had a car, so of become the servant of the giver.) The Then Pastor Elasto Basaninyenzi course I would be able to drive up to chief's face was a picture of disbelief, came to see me. "Madami, I am afraid his house without any difficulty. But amazement, and interest. that even though we have all done to drive a half-ton pickup over that "You, a European, come to guhakwa our best, we will not be able to get road and to manipulate a low Plym- by me?" our Ingathering goal." He was def- outh sedan were two different matters. "Sure. But I do not want a cow. I initely worried. Down into a grass-hidden rut went want many francs from you. You are "H'm." I was sympathetic, but I one wheel, and we wondered whether rich. How about giving me 5,000 knew there was more to follow. we had hit a vulnerable spot on the francs? I need the money to help the "How would it be if you helped us car. Out once more, we went on our poor lepers, the orphans, the blind, a little?" he finally came to the point. way. At last we reached the chief's and the sick," and she paged through I thought a moment, then ventured house. It was perched on the very top the magazine, showing him the pitiful a suggestion: "How would it be if I of a round hill, with a very small cases depicted there. took you and Miss Matter [the girls' yard in front of it. I could never have "Tch, tch, tch!" he clicked his sym- worker at Rwankeri] and we went turned the car in such a small space, pathy. "But I am a poor man. I do out and visited all the chiefs around so I graciously handed the wheel to not have very much. Besides, I am here?" Denzil (ten years old) with: "You sick myself," he countered. "That would be wonderful!" Pastor and Glory get her turned while we "You poor? With all those cows out Elasto was enthusiastic. "Let us go go inside to see the chief." on the hills around your home? And 16 REVIEW AND HERALD you say you are sick? If you die, all would take a side trip to visit an old the grass, and down ,we went into a your riches will not help you. But chief living not far from the main hole. If only I could have turned, but if you give to help God's work, then road. As we stopped in his yard the there was no possibility of that, so on you will be laying up treasure in venerable gentleman walked out to we struggled. Surely we would receive heaven for yourself," she told him. greet us. He was a real old-timer with a really good donation from the ten Finally he smiled at her. "Where is his high, lacy musunzu (special or twelve native stores just ahead! your card? Here, let me see it." He hairdo) and his flowing robes. From one storekeeper to the other studied it a moment. "Only one name "Do come inside and visit me for a we went, but invariably the answer —that subchief over there," and he while," he invited. was: "I would like to give you some- waved his hand vaguely in the direc- Although the sun was shining thing, but I do not have any money tion where our first friend lived. brightly the old gentleman had a fire in my store today." Whether this was "H'm, he gave 300 francs. I'll make it burning in the grate. Bushiru is high the truth or not we could not say, but " and he wrote his name with a up in the mountains, and for old all we received was 10 francs (20 flourish. We were eaten up with stark folks the sun's heat is not sufficient cents), and we still had that terrible curiosity, but we could not walk over to chase away the pains of creaking return trip! to see. "I do not have the money with joints. Back and forth we chatted. At Let's not make any more side trips me now. My karani ["secretary"] has last we deemed the time ripe to today. It's getting late, and my nerv- the key to my money box and he is off broach the important question. ous system won't stand more of this for the day. But you tell Pastor Silas "Umutware ["chief"], we are collect- type of road," I told the group. Over to come and get the money from me ing for the many sick people in the miles we rolled along the pot- tomorrow," he told us. Then he Ruanda and the Congo. Will you give holed, but passable, main road. us a good donation?" "This is where we turn," Pastor "That is a fine work. Of course I Elasto notified me in time. will give you a donation. And I will We stopped at a little African vil- send a message to all the subchiefs in lage and asked at the largest house for my district, telling them that they the chief. His wife informed us that: must also help you," he promised, as he was not at home. He was at a, he wrote his name on the list. meeting. Could she send for him? We were jubilant as we left. It gave Well, she thought that she could. We us the enthusiasm we needed to carry told her that we had urgent business, us along a very grassy road to visit with him, so she dispatched one of the some dukas (little stores) around the many little urchins squatting around next hill. If I had only known! Al- to call him, while we stood and though the road was very narrow, it waited. After what seemed like hours looked innocent, but I drove care- he arrived. It took but one look at fully. Bang! We hit a rock hidden by (Continued on page 24)

We found ourselves in the ditch—fortunately on the side toward the mountain and not down the precipice.

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closed the book, handed it back to us, and the interview was ended. Back into the car we climbed while he waved us farewell. As soon as we were out of sight, Tabea turned to Elasto. "What is it, pastor?" He was already opening the book. "Whew! He is giving us 1,000 francs! Let us thank the Lord right now." On and on we rode. The shadows lengthened, it began to rain, and soon it was night. Once more we were at the mission. "Next Sunday again?" pastor called as he wished us good night. "Yes, next Sunday again," echoed Tabea as she hurried to her little home. "I have brought a student from Bugoyi so he can show us the way," Pastor Elasto told me as we gath- ered to begin our trip. "Are you sure the road is passable for a car?" I asked the young man. "Yes, Madami, it is a fine road. Many things go along it," he replied. Full of enthusiasm we set out. We decided that since it was early we SEPTEMBER 11, 1958 and wonder why they are overtaken at a comparatively young age with cor- onary occlusion. He pointed out that Americans are athletically minded, but

CONDUCTED BY THE GENERAL CONFEPENCE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT that the average American attitude toward exercise and athletics is, ex- pressed in the common practice of sit- ting on benches by the thousands to watch twenty-two men getting their The American Health Lag exercise. Americans are rapidly forget- ting how to walk. By T. R. Flaiz, M.D. How concerned are you, as a RE- VIEW reader, for the health of your heart? You are aware that people are Just recently in the city of Washing- stated that second only to America's having heart attacks all about you— ton, D.C., our National Committee alcohol and tobacco, her rich foods men who are younger than you are— for the Prevention of Alcoholism and and her motor cars are her greatest but what are you doing about it? Are the School of Scientific Studies on Al- curses on her health. He stated that you continuing to neglect important coholism had their annual banquet overnutrition and inadequate exer- defenses against coronary occlusion? at the Shoreham Hotel. Among the cise are sapping the vital strength of As your age advances are you adjusting two hundred guests at this banquet Americans, present and future. your food intake downward to com- were many of wide influence—officers The speaker pointed out that one pensate for your lower calorie require- of the WCTU, representatives of the reflection of America's wealth is the ment? Are you progressively avoiding Methodist Temperance Association, array of foods of every description rich foods, pastries, fried foods, and ministers of various churches, educa- from many countries in the American fats, including cream, butter, and also tors, businessmen, physicians, and a supermarket. Foods once rare deli- eggs? Do you leave the table when number of United States Senators and cacies and available only to the rich your appetite is still fairly sharp? A Representatives. are now available to all at moderate sensible, abstemious diet will contrib- The group gathered especially to prices. Americans have left the simple ute to a sense of well-being, greater tear a lecture by United States Sena- diets of an earlier time and luxuriate alertness, and a longer life. tor Richard L. Neuberger of Oregon. in the rich and heavy foods that please One of the greatest authorities in The Senator was introduced by Dr. their appetites. America's wealth of America on heart conditions stated Ivy, one of the recognized leaders in American medical education, chair- man of the Committee on Prevention onf Alcoholism, and one of the leading lecturers in the School of Scientific .Studies conducted in Loma Linda, Washington, Geneva, and Bombay. Senator Neuberger showed himself not only thoroughly familiar with the Christian ideals of the organization whose guest he was but indicated that lie himself is a Christian with a deep and abiding faith in God and His Word. The Senator gave a penetrat- ing analysis of the present situation as it relates to America's consumption of alcohol and tobacco. He pointed up the gross inconsistency of the United States Government in maintaining a Public Health Department that is warning the citizens of the nation .against the dangers of the cigarette as a cause of cancer and as a contribu- A simple diet, coupled with exercise, promotes good health. tory factor in heart disease, while at the same time maintaining in another food could give her the world's finest before a gathering of physicians that department of its organization a sur- nutrition—adequate, delicious, and the greatest single measure of defense plus purchasing plan that supports balanced. Americans consume per cap- available to the average person the tobacco industry at a high eco- ita more sugar, more fats, and more against the possibility of a heart attack nomic level. He drove straight to the meat than any other country. The is the habit of regular walking. He heart of the problem when he pointed resulting malnutrition or overnutri- stated that walking briskly several .out that America, with all her sur- tion is known to be one of the con- miles each day would prove to be one pluses of food, luxurious living, motor tributory causes of the country's high of the most effective deterrents to a .cars in every home, still rates seventh incidence of coronary disease. possible coronary occlusion. among the nations in the standard of The Senator stated that while our The Senator from Oregon rated health, being excelled by Holland and British and European cousins thrill overeating and the neglect of exercise other nations. Admitting that al- to the exhilaration of walking in the as second only to tobacco and alcohol cohol and tobacco are major factors open countryside, we sit in our luxuri- as major causes for America's poor in placing American health so far ous cars and grow fat. He reminded showing in physical health. .down the line, the Senator startled at us that many Americans drive their What are you doing about it? If you least some of his listeners when he cars two or three blocks to their offices need to reform, start now. 18 REVIEW AND HERALD S. Jesu Dass, MV secretary of the MV's on the March in Northeast Union, is busy with camps and investitures at the Assam Train- ing School, at Khunti, Falakata, and Southern Asia Calcutta. Principal E. A. Streeter, of the Raymond Memorial Training By J. F. Ashlock School, with his fellow Master Guides, invested 70 juniors and seniors at the end of March. From the beautiful is- From Karachi in West Pakistan to five miles from Lahore, E. R. Reyn- land of Ceylon word comes that two Rangoon in Burma, from Simla in olds writes that the largest baptism in new MV Societies have been organized North India to Colombo in Ceylon, the history of Pakistan was recently and that their annual MV training from Shillong in Assam to Kottara- held at their high school. Of this camp will be held in August. kara in Kerala, 7,000 Adventist youth group 30 were young people and four of Southern Asia are Missionary Vol- were trophies of MV Share Your Faith From the South India Union J. I. unteers. With the Advent youth activities in nearby villages. D. T. Crawford reports that Lowry Memo- around the world they love the Lord Hawley, Karachi pastor, has recently rial High School MV's share their Jesus and are taking an active part in conducted a successful MV camp. faith each Sabbath by going to nearby the greatest missionary enterprise in Brian Jacques, principal of the Kel- villages to distribute Kanarese, Tamil, the history of the Christian church. logg-Mookerjee High School in East and English literature. As a result of If the giving of the good news of Pakistan, reports an impressive in- these personal visits Bible studies are salvation to the vast multitudes of this vestiture service at which 34 candi- being given in both Christian and area depended entirely upon MV So- dates were honored. non-Christian homes. This spring 50 ciety members, each would be respon- From Northwestern India, B. M. juniors and seniors were invested with sible for witnessing to 78,570 persons, Shad informs us that 13 members of MV class insignia, and 5 young people as more than 550 million people— the Hapur Junior Society and one were baptized. At Bangalore, seven one fifth of the earth's population— adult from Meerut, where these JMV's miles away, Mrs. Grace Scott reports live within the division. Theirs is a share their faith, were baptized. At a senior and junior society member- gigantic task indeed, but in response Salisbury Park, youth headquarters ship of 175, of whom 70 were invested to the invitation of their Captain for Southern Asia, two senior and two during the school year. Nuzvid, where these youth are already moving into junior MV Societies are in action. there are more than 50 Master Guides line. They are eagerly taking advan- E. Gnanaraj Moses, leader of the and one of Southern Asia's most ac- tage of training courses and partici- larger senior society, states that thus tive MV Societies, reports an investi- pating enthusiastically in the various far this year 79 have been invested in ture of 54 members and a Voice of Share Your Faith activities. That MV MV classes and 12 have been baptized. Youth effort that resulted in the bap- training camps, Leadercraft Courses, This well-organized society sets the tism of four candidates. Master Guide Classes, and instruction pace in programs and projects for the Additional briefs from South India in Voice of Youth evangelism are re- division. Union MV secretary D. H. include 34 invested at Secunderabad sulting in hundreds of better qualified Skau, reporting for other Western and 54 at Tanjore. Mrs. Donna Patt and more efficient youth and youth India youth, refers to a Bombay jun- reports from Vellore that the MV's leaders is evident from reports sent in ior camp having a baptism of 6 and conduct two branch Sabbath schools by the seven unions of Southern Asia. an investiture of 45 at Lasalgaon, an there, with 95 enrolled. M. G. Champion, Pakistan Union investiture of 26 at Hatkanagale, a At Spicer Memorial College are 65 MV secretary, reports five baptized group of 19 receiving Leadercraft Master Guides representing youth from a Voice of Youth evangelistic Training Course certificates at Surat, leadership in all of the seven unions effort recently conducted in the city and another group receiving Leader- of the division. of Lahore. From Chuharkana, thirty- craft certificates at Nagpur. This sampling of activity is indica-

Some of the more than 50 Master Guides of the Nuzvid, India, MV Society. Lowry Memorial High School students ready for MV Community Service activities. SEPTEMBER 11, 1958 19

five of a revival and reformation The fond title "Little Richard," a among the youth of the Southern Asia name Richard Penniman acquired Division. Plans have been initiated to when he began to sing as a small boy, include every young person under still follows him. Tops in his field Seventh-day Adventist influence. The when he was twenty-four years of age, entire month of July was dedicated he gave a glowing account of God's to youth evangelism—for youth and power to save from sin. He explained by youth. that he had made as much as $10,000 Thus we pursue our objective to a day, but was glad to lay it aside as save from sin and guide in service nothing compared with what Jesus has the youth within the radius of our in- done for him. He was in Australia fluence in India, Pakistan, Burma, and when he made his decision. When the Ceylon. (Left) "Little Richard" Penniman and (right) one-time rock-and-roll king called his Miss Joyce Bryant as they appeared the last night of the E. E. Cleveland effort at the Capitol Arena, former fans from the audience to Washington, D.C. gather around the pulpit, more than Evangelistic Series Held 300 responded. He prayed a touching church, and Paul Cantrell, pastor of prayer for them. in Washington, D.C. the First church, both in Washington, Both Joyce Bryant and Richard By A. V. Pinkney, Secretary D.C. Three subsequent baptisms have Penniman have taken training at Public Relations Department added 119 more, making a total of Oakwood College and are now en- Allegheny Conference 262 baptized from the meetings. gaged in soul-winning work. The last night of the series will Assisting as Bible workers were E. E. Cleveland, of the General long be remembered by those in at- Julia Z. Cooperm, Beatrice Hampton, Conference Ministerial Association, tendance. Two former stars of the Mrs. Ethel M. Nell, Ella Wiley, Rau- recently concluded twelve weeks of show business, Joyce Bryant and "Lit- line Troxler, Joyce Bryant, and Mrs. Bible lectures in the Capitol Arena, tle Richard" Penniman, said to be the Geneva McDonald. Ministerial assist- Washington, D.C. The interracial creator of rock and roll, boldly wit- ants were Everett Alexander, D. L. audience varied from 1,000 on a few nessed to the saving power of God. Davis, L. R. Preston; Pastors Charles stormy nights to 4,000 persons on the As Miss Bryant, who has been L. Brooks, and Benjamin Reaves. closing night. billed at the night spots of two con- Music was provided by the Ephesus A time of special prayer and fast- tinents, told of her struggle to get choir, under the direction of Mrs. ing was observed as the hour for deci- away from God, many felt the tears Alma Blackmon; the First church sions approached. Elder Cleveland rolling down their cheeks. Two choir, jointly directed by Mrs. Black- follows the plan of having his corps months ago her former booking agent mon and her sister, Mrs. Margaret M. of assistants obtain decisions in the offered her $200,000, tax free, if she Frye; the Cathedral Quartet, consist- homes of the people instead of in pub- would take the leading role in a pic- ing of Bennie Reaves, William Scales, lic at the meetings. He feels that in ture about to be made. In relating this Elbert Shepherd, and James Edge- this way firmer, more lasting decisions experience Miss Bryant said, "Peace combe; Joyce Bryant, soprano; can be obtained. At the first baptism of mind, and the knowledge of work- Charles Brooks, baritone; Ted Jones, 143 united with the church. Elder ing with God in saving the souls of chorister; Allen Breach, organist; and Cleveland was assisted in this service men, bring more comfort and lasting Mrs. Celia Cleveland, Mrs. Mae Jus- by Jacob Justiss, pastor of the Ephesus joy than all the money and glamour." tiss, and Mrs. Lucille Herron, pianists.

Akron Church Remodeled New Coffeyville, Kansas, Church The newly remodeled Akron, Ohio, Adventist church is ide- Sabbath, June 14, was a high day in Coffeyville, Kansas, for ally situated as an evangelistic center. It is located on one of the a new $65,000 church was dedicated. This church, with a seating city's main downtown thoroughfares and has a seating capacity capacity of 175, was made possible through the sacrifices of the of more than 500. church members and the assistance of the various conference The new $10,000 front for the church, pictured here, is only organizations. The dedicatory sermon was delivered by the con- a part of the Akron congregation's expansion and renewal pro- ference president. gram. An adjacent property costing $30,000 was purchased and We rejoice with the members in Coffeyville for their new its old mansion removed to provide a 100-car parking lot. place of worship. F. 0. SANDERS, President S. K. LEIINHOFF, Pastor Kansas Conference 20 REVIEW AND HERALD Seeking Lost Sheep in the Under the circumstances I advised mony of experience indicate that rebaptism, and told him to write to many of them can be reclaimed if ap- Armed Forces the War Service Commission secretary proached in the spirit of love. To By George W. Chambers when he had conquered the habit of bring them back into the fold is one smoking. A few weeks later I was in- of the most important tasks facing the "What are you doing here?" formed that the young man had writ- church today. The literal and spirit- Coming from one of the women of ten to the secretary telling him that ual flesh and blood of the church, they the church, this abrupt question sur- he had gained the victory over to- are too valuable to neglect. prised the serviceman who had spent bacco and was ready for rebaptism. Our War Service Commission sec- a good portion of the day at the I hasten to add that most of our retaries cannot do this work alone. church helping to prepare for a wed- young men in uniform are loyal to The assistance of the pastors near ding. the church and its teachings. They our military installations is absolutely "I've been helping to—" began look up the church as soon as they necessary to success in this important the young man. reach the military installation to work. God will crown their combined "There is to be a wedding here," which they are assigned. They are efforts with success as they seek these interrupted the other. "What are you faithful in attendance and in their sheep who are straying from the fold. doing here." support of the church. Stunned by this unfriendly ap- However, the class of men in uni- proach, then resentful, the young form who, like the sheep in the Sav- A Modern Paul in man replied, "You're right! What am iour's parable, have been led astray Colombia I doing here?" With that he turned by the influences surrounding them, on his heel and walked out of the will not look up the church. Careless, By Luis Florez church. indifferent, discouraged, or even re- bellious, they must be sought for if Recently, as a young ministerial in- "And I haven't been back to church tern, I had the privilege of going back since then," he told me as he finished they are to be reclaimed. The assur- ance of the parable and the testi- home to the city in Colombia where I the story. was born and of meeting many old I had found this young man on a friends once more. At a church picnic, visit to the military installation to as I was watching the young men swim which he had been assigned. Like too in the river, one of them came up to many others of our young men, he me and greeted me. His face looked had enlisted in the service, and my familiar, and suddenly I realized that visit with him there was the first con- it was my old playmate, Martin. To- tact made by the church since his en- gether Martin and I had tramped the listment. As the result of that visit he hills, together we had eaten stolen had begun to attend church, but that fruits, together we had played games. attendance was interrupted by the Together every Sunday afternoon we incident referred to above. At the had attended a class at the Catholic time of my second visit with him, he church where some young women told me this story. Faced with a very taught us the catechism. Then I had serious problem, and learning where moved away, the years had passed by, he could meet me, he had come for and I had almost forgotten Martin. counsel. After our second visit he re- As boys we had known nothing of turned to his post of duty determined Jesus and His saving grace. Now we to follow the right course. sat under spreading shade trees and Another young man in uniform talked of what was most important to held a lighted cigarette in his hand us—how we had both found the Ad- as I entered the living room of his vent faith. My friend's experience was home. After I was introduced by his thrilling. As a young man, under the bride of a few months he held it Literature Evangelist in Hawaii influence of the established church, behind him. I made no mention of it. Martin had entered a monastery and At last he threw it into the fireplace. James Hayashi, who works in the beauti- ful city of Honolulu, has been a literature become a penitent, that is, one privi- "My wife and I were talking about evangelist for ten years. Last year he de- leged, during processions, to carry the this last night," he said. "I should livered $17,246 worth of literature and of- heavy floats bearing life-size images of not be using tobacco. Besides, I fered prayer in 1,000 homes. He has also the saints. During the processions of couldn't face my mother having this been faithful in enrolling interested people Holy Week he wore a black gown, as 'habit." in our Bible correspondence courses. a sign of mourning, and covered his I encouraged the young people to Through his work many have been baptized. head and his face with a black hood He writes: study the Bible together. After a "Some time ago I gave the pastor a pros- with holes for his eyes. As little boys word of prayer I left. The War Serv- pect's name to follow up, which he did at we had been terrified as we saw these ice Commission secretary of that field once. A few weeks ago it was a joy to witness penitents marching slowly through the :assured me that he would put the the baptism of this Japanese lady, her Cau- dark aisles of the church. Martin nearest pastor in touch with these casian husband, their Chinese landlord, and spent many nights beating himself young people. his Japanese wife. In Hawaii we canvass with whips with divided thongs at the Still another serviceman was smok- many races in one day. ends. On other nights he stalked si- ing as he came to the room where I "This is God's work and there is no greater lently through the monastery with his -was waiting for him. Of course, he joy than to see souls accepting the message. arms stretched out along a heavy steel - "I was a wicked bartender previous to be- was embarrassed when he learned coming a Christian. Only God knows how bar carried like a yoke on his shoul- -who I was. I put him at ease to the much I appreciate the work." ders, to do penance for his sins. lest of my ability, and we visited Our literature evangelists are doing an At this period in Martin's life or- about the spiritual problems that he effective work in carrying the truth to many ganized groups of men were attacking 'faced. He declared that he really homes that would never be reached in any the Adventist church in the city at the -wanted to be a sincere Christian. other way. W. A. HIGGINS hour when the members came to serv- :SEPTEMBER 11, 1958 21 CHURCH CALENDAR FOR 1958 Channels of Blessings

Made Possible by Your Liberality in Behalf of

Evangelistic

Medical Educational

Mission Needs in the Inter-American Division

"The spirit of liberality is the spirit of heaven; the spirit of selfishness is the spirit of Satan." —Testimonies, vol. 4, pp. 79, 80.

Let us demonstrate the right spirit on Thirteenth Sabbath SEPTEMBER 27, 1958

Throughout the year there will appear on this page the announcements of the special Sabbath programs. campaigns, and offerings that have been voted by the General Conference. 22 REVIEW AND HERALD ices. Martin was among these ruffians. sides, they want to go to heaven as Wyoming and Missouri He would fill his pockets with stones, much as I do." After that, Martin bottles of evil-smelling chemicals, or often went to the church to hear the Conference Sessions explosives, and join the group. They minister; and there he found Jesus. By W. P. Bradley would shout as they rushed into the When Jesus called him, he was church to break up the services, taking ready, like Paul the persecutor had The Wyoming Conference biennial Bibles and hymnbooks by force in been. Like Paul he became a mission- session and Casper district meeting order to burn them. The shouts, the ary. First he won his parents to the were held during the weekend of July noise of broken windowpanes, and the new faith. Then he joined the group 11 and 12. The business of the con- blows on the door were the warning of lay preachers in the church and ference was quickly finished with the to the church members that their held evening meetings, showing slides re-election of the president, J. L. Ditt- enemies had returned. During the With a projector after working all day berner, the secretary-treasurer, B. L. first attack Martin grabbed some books at his construction job. Cook, and P. F. Pedersen, who serves and burned them in the middle of What is Martin doing today? Well, as departmental secretary, and with the street. He was one of the mob the first he was invited to build the new the receiving of reports. night that someone fired a shot from a church in Cucuta. After that, I held a The population of Wyoming is 312,- revolver at the minister while he was series of evangelistic meetings there, 000. However, the work has grown to speaking. He was there when a bomb, and as I had no Bible worker I asked the point where there are 23 churches which fortunately never went off, was permission of the mission committee and 1,310 members. Twenty-four placed in the building. to let me use this friend as a Bible evangelistic meetings were held during But on another occasion he went to instructor. Now he is a very successful the past two years, and 175 new mem- the church early to hear what the ministerial intern. He has built two bers baptized. The members of Wyo- preacher had to say. How strange! more churches, and stayed on as pastor ming are active in missionary service Everything the minister said seemed to of one of them. Last year, with the and are loyal supporters of the home touch his heart as nothing had ever help of the laymen in his church, he and overseas programs. In Ingather- touched it before. He said to himself, won 70 souls for the Lord. ing they averaged seven cents per cap- "Why, these people love God too. Be- Martin is truly a modern Paul. ita of population, probably a record

New Church, Fortuna, California Redding, California, Church Dedication

Conference officials said a church could not be built in On Sabbath, June 7, 1958, the beautiful new Redding, Cali- Fortuna, California, entirely with donated labor. But on fornia, church, valued at $210,000, was dedicated. Carl Becker, Sabbath, May 31, 1958, the new Fortuna church was dedicated, president of the Northern California Conference, gave the dedi- complete in every detail and entirely debt free. catory sermon; C. L. Bauer, retired president of the Pacific This was no ordinary dedication, for in the construction of Union Conference, led out in the Act of Dedication; and W. J. this beautiful building valued at $250,000 not one penny was Blacker, treasurer of the Pacific Union Conference, offered the spent for labor. During the two years devoted to the building dedicatory prayer. program, nearly 50,000 hours of labor were donated. Pastor The church has shown a continual growth since it was Carl Coffman and Lloyd Landis were the guiding spirits in this organized by C. N. Martin on the shore of Faulk Lake, May 13, program. These men are both craftsmen of outstanding ability, 1905, with 15 charter members. The first church building was .and they worked shoulder to shoulder, rain or shine, in a de- dedicated on May 17, 1924. -% oted work of love until the last beautiful detail was completed. Soon after Charles Hartwick became the first local pastor Mr. Landis, an experienced builder and an instructor in the it was necessary to erect another church edifice. This structure State college, was the architect and supervisor of the project was dedicated on September 28, 1940. By 1953 the membership from beginning to end. He donated every hour of his time. had increased to 233, and this building, in turn, proved to be Inspired by his dedication, other members, many of them crafts- too small. A locating committee providentially secured an ideal men in their own right, were soon likewise on the job, working site, and construction began the morning of October 13, 1954. Sundays, holidays, and evenings. Today, another beautiful monument to the message stands F. W. Schnepper, president of the Pacific Union Conference, at 2828 Eureka Way, in Redding. The sanctuary, including the was the speaker at the dedication service. He was assisted by balcony, seats 550, adequately caring for the present member- Carl Becker, president of the Northern California Conference. ship of 342. The building has several unique features, including C. L. Bauer spoke at the morning service. No longer is it a separate room for each senior Sabbath school class. The en- possible to doubt that a beautiful church worth a quarter of tire north wall of the sanctuary is glass, which affords an in- a million dollars can be built as an "offering of love," entirely describable view of Mount Shasta with its perpetual snow cap. by donated labor! STAN JEFFERSON CLARENCE WILLIAMS, Pastor SEPTEMBER 11, 1958 23 unequaled anywhere. For the million- Leading Lady Literature Hughes, Pastor Battle, and Pastor and dollar offering the conference nearly Evangelist Mrs. Daniels entered the executive doubled its assigned goal. mansion for the great event. Many The Wyoming Conference has ar- We are pleased to in- distinguished guests were present, in- ranged to hold Sabbath services in troduce to readers of the cluding the vice-president, the speaker Yellowstone Park during the tourist Review the lady literature of the House of Representatives, and evangelist who had the season, and attendance has run as highest record in sales the American ambassador. It was not high as 100 on various weekends. An for 1957—Mrs. Betty Jean long until President and Mrs. Tub- aggressive program of evangelism is Teeter, of the East Penn- man entered the room. After a few planned for the next two years. sylvania Conference. She words of greeting, the investiture be- The delegates to the Missouri Con- not only sells large gan. Everyone stood to his feet as ference session, held July 16, received amounts of literature Pastor Hughes took his place before encouraging reports of progress cov- but also does much missionary work. the President of Liberia. The presi- ering the previous two years. There This is what Sister Teeter says: "When dent read the following citation: I heard the literature evangelists tell their has been a gain of tithe over the for- wonderful experiences in leading many peo- Citation for Reverend David Hughes mer biennium of over $50,000, and ple to the Lord, I, too, longed and prayed a most encouraging increase in mis- that God would use me in a special way. "For your continued sacrificial serv- sion offerings as well. Four new Sab- He has. In 1956 I delivered $13,000 worth ices rendered the people of Liberia, bath schools have been organized in of literature. Last year I delivered more particularly those in the County of the conference, and eleven Vacation than $17,000 worth. Grand Bassa, in the fields of Christian Bible Schools have been conducted, "At present five Bible classes are being Endeavor, Evangelism and Educa- with a total attendance of more than held weekly. In one class about twenty in- tion; 500. terested persons attend. I asked one woman "Your benevolence to the less for- In the Missouri Conference special if she would like to take personal Bible tunate brethren of this nation; studies. She said, 'Yes' I arranged for a "Your consistent life of rectitude, attention has been given through the Bible instructor to call the very next day. Sabbath school department to the Within a month she was baptized. your devout religious example, your search for missing members. This en- "This is a wonderful work. I meet many expounding the Word of God as re- ergetic activity has resulted in reclaim- interesting people, and I find opportunities to vealed through the Holy Scriptures, ing a considerable number. give the truth everywhere I go." also your endeavors to open church The Missouri Conference distrib- It is encouraging to see the outstanding schools, train ministerial students, and utes clothing and food, and offers work being done by Sister Teeter and also finance students in school, have com- needed service through seven Health by scores of other lady literature evangelists. manded the faith, trust and confi- and Welfare centers and thirteen W. A. HIGGINS, Associate Secretary dence of the people of Grand Bassa, Publishing Department and of the Nation; other units. The estimated value of General Conference this endeavor is over a third of a mil- "Now, therefore, as Grand Com- lion dollars for the two years. mander of the Humane Order of Afri- can Redemption, I take pleasure in H. C. Klement was re-elected presi- sion on Tuesday evening, the 20th dent and G. L. Sather as secretary- admitting you into said order and instant, at the hour of five o'clock for conferring upon you the distinction treasurer to serve during the ensuing the Investiture. two years. The departmental workers, of Commander, with the rights and "I extend to you my personal con- privileges hereto appertaining. G. W. Sisson, E. F. Sherrill, H. R. gratulations. Coats, and R. L. Chamberlain were "Accept my congratulations. "Faithfully, also re-elected. Sunnydale Academy is W. V. S. TUBMAN, making excellent progress. Delegates PHILIP BRUMSKINE, President of Liberia" to the biennial session met in the Acting Executive Secretary" newly completed assembly hall. Pastor Hughes was left speechless Sometimes it may seem that the day An active evangelistic program is for a few moments. What was this all of missions is past, but as long as there being planned for the large cities and about? What had he done? There are humble men willing to dare and smaller towns of Missouri. must be a mistake! These and many do for God as missionaries, and as other thoughts ran through his mind. long as men like President W. V. S. But it was not a mistake. Pastor Battle, Tubman are at the head of nations, A Moment of Triumph in president of the Liberian Mission, God's work, yes, missionary work, will had received a letter from the execu- continue triumphant until Jesus Liberia tive mansion inviting him and his comes. By Mae Mathews Nielsen mission staff to the investiture. In honoring one missionary, Presi- On May 19, 1958, a special mes- dent W. V. S. Tubman of Liberia was Ingathering a la Rwankeri senger from the executive mansion honoring missionaries and missions (Continued from page 17) entered the Seventh-day Adventist throughout the world. The president Mission compound in Monrovia, Li- himself, who is a God-fearing Method- his unsteady gait and one whiff of beria. Pastor David Hughes, who was ist, has a high esteem for the preach- his heavily scented breath for us to preparing to leave Liberia for Nigeria ing and teaching of the gospel and know that we had come in vain. Of to take over his new post as principal has been most favorable toward Sev- course, he promised that he would of the Voice of Prophecy Bible Cor- enth-day Adventist mission work in give us a fine donation, but "not to- respondence School for West Nigeria, Liberia. He has accorded the SDA day." No, he would not write his received the following letter: Medical Corps special recognition, name down, but he would most cer- and each year he gives more than tainly give the teacher the money if "DEAR PASTOR HUGHES: $300 for Ingathering. He has person- he would call at some future time. "The President has been pleased to ally raised more than $1,000 for the The time is still future and always admit you into one of the highest Li- Monrovia church building fund and will be, I fear. berian Orders, and you and Mrs. has offered other financial assistance. Rather disillusioned, we continued Hughes are invited to call at the Man- On May 20th, Pastor and Mrs. toward the big chief's residence. 24 REVIEW AND HERALD "There we will be sure to get a good over the edge not long ago." "Be care- that I would also take off across the donation," we were assured. ful here." "This is a very bad corner." veld toward home. I arrived just after We passed a dead porcupine strung We managed to get up to the the rest of the family had set out in up between two poles. The chil- house without mishap, but the sub- a friend's jeep to find us. dren were anxious to stop and in- chief was not at home. However, we Poor Arthur! The messenger ar- spect the creature, but it was too late. visited his wife and told her to tell her rived with the news that "Madami So I promised that we would examine husband that we would be back to see went over the bank with the car." it when we returned. On and on we him later. Then we began the descent. "Is she badly hurt?" Arthur gasped. went. At last we reached the village Once more we approached the dan- "I don't know, Bwana," the man where the young man told us the gerous corner, and Tabea began once replied. chief was sure to be, only to be dis- more to warn me about it. Neverthe- Arthur had visions of the car fly- appointed with the news that he had less, we found ourselves in the ditch ing over the edge of the cliff and of us gone home. —fortunately, on the side toward the lying in the valley many feet below. "Can we reach his home by car?" I mountain and not down the precipice. What a relief it was for him to find asked. For the first time I had gone out that the car had run into the bank "Yes, there is a fine road up to his without my two "assistants," so I had instead, and that I was well enough house," the student assured us. no way of assessing the damage. Pastor. to walk home! What a road it was! It was so nar- Elasto, Tabea, and I climbed out at "Come on, men, help me get this row in spots that everyone had to the free side of the car and surveyed car back on the road," he requested. climb out to guide me between the the wreck. It was not encouraging. In no time they had the car on the rocks. "Oh, I do hope there is another In no time a crowd had gathered. road again. "Let me try to start it. If way out of this, for I'm sure I'll never "Go and tell Bwana Davy that I have it won't run, then you can tow me," make it back," I whispered. If only had an accident, please," I told one of he told the driver of the jeep. the men. Like a deer he vanished. we would receive a good donation! I In the meantime I was home, pray- did not have the courage to leave the After a few moments I told Tabea ing. I heard a car, and ran to the car, so Tabea and the pastor went up front door to investigate. I rubbed to the house alone. I sat and prayed. my eyes. I had prayed, but could it be Sometimes Jesus says No, and this possible? Our car was arriving ahead was one of those times. Back they of the jeep. Jesus had said Yes in came with the discouraging news, spite of my unbelief. True, we had to "The chief is not at home." There was have the universal joint repaired, but nothing to do but return, and there the car was not badly wrecked after was no other way than the one we had all! come. Once more all the passengers "Let us thank the Father for look- walked ahead to see that I did not ing after you three while you were hit the sides or, worse still, something out on this trip. You could so easily important underneath the car. As have been killed or seriously injured," the moon came up over the mountains said Arthur as we knelt before the we turned back onto the main road. throne of grace. We had forgotten all about our por- Two days later Elder Phil Lemon cupine, but we were so thankful to arrived on his way to attend the union be able to breathe freely once more committee meeting at Elisabethville. that nothing else mattered. Arthur was too busy getting his af- As we dropped our guide, Tabea fairs ready for the committee for me gave him a piece of advice: "If a to speak to him about the subject bicycle can ride along a track, don't nearest my heart. But our visitor had tell someone in a car that he can a whole day with no special duties, so drive there. If God had not been very I did not hesitate about bothering good to Madami, we would have Michigan Laymen Circulate him! broken Bwana's car on that dreadful Petitions "Bwana Lemon, won't you take us path this afternoon." A very subdued Petitions protesting Michigan's proposed up to Nzamuye's this morning? I'm young man said good night to us and State Sunday-closing laws were circulated too scared to drive up there myself," vanished into the darkness. widely, and reports indicate a strong feeling I told him. It had not been a very successful against the bills by the man on the street. Of course he was happy to help us. trip, but we were thankful to be safely Typical of the people working against pas- In no time I had collected my com- home when we finally reached Rwan- sage of the proposed bills was Brother Con- panions. Once more we took the dan- keri long after night had fallen. rad Riebow, right, Lansing church layman, gerous road up the mountain. Once "Shall we go out once more?" the and Standard Oil station owner. Each cus- more we stopped outside the subchief's tomer who came into his station was asked to pastor asked. sign the petition. Only 2 people objected, door. And once more we began our I felt very much like saying that I while almost 200 signed. Brother Riebow canvass. thought we had done our share, but presented his petition personally to his repre- As we drove back down the hill instead, I suggested that we visit one sentative at the Capitol the eve before the Tabea turned to the pastor: "Are you last chief, not very far from the sta- motion was made to force House Bill 508 happy now?" tion. "And let us go on Thursday out of the committee on State affairs. "Mademoiseri, the Lord has blessed afternoon," I ended. These petitions and scores of letters from us. We may have had our difficulties, Adventists to Michigan legislators helped but let us ask Madami how she feels, point out fallacies in the proposed legisla- Thursday, as we had planned, we tion and show that a sizable number of peo- for she did the worst of the work when set off to visit Nzamuye, our nearest ple were opposed to them. The bill was she drove us over those terrible roads. subchief. While the car ground up the soundly defeated. How about it, Madami?" hill toward his home, Tabea kept A. K. PHILLIPS, Secretary "Pastor, all the troubles are in the warning me: "This is a very danger- Religions Liberty Department past. This donation from Nzamuye ous road. Nzamuye ran his car off Michigan Conference [2,500 francs or about $50—a very SEPTEMBER 11, 1958 25 large donation for an African] makes encouraged by religious enemies to Columbia Union me forget all else. The Lord has maltreat her until she is forced into • S. R. Mull, from the Georgia-Cumber- been good to us. Shall we go again submission; even to kill her if need be. land Conference, is the new assistant pub- next year? How about it?" Can you My wife and I visited her last week lishing secretary of the Ohio Conference. guess the answer? and her courage was as firm as ever. He is located in Dayton, Ohio. She rejoices in her new-found faith • Paul Smith, an assistant publishing and hope. She is anxious to be bap- secretary of the Potomac Conference, is Youth Revivals in the tized at our next baptism, even if it now located in Richmond, Virginia, giv- means breaking up the home. ing direction to the work in central Vir- Netherlands Antilles We are continuing a special season ginia. E. S. Osborn, another assistant of prayer every Thursday morning at publishing secretary of the conference, is By R. E. Gibson, President now located in Washington, D.C. Netherlands Antilles Mission five o'clock for several who are meet- ing such bitter opposition. Our friend- • The new pastor of the Mansfield, Ohio, After attending Elder Minchin's ship teams are standing by the side of district is NV. C. Loveless, formerly of Hope of Youth meetings and work- those who need their help, and we Oregon. shop, in Cali, Colombia, the mission believe God has greater things in store • Carl Hartman, former assistant youth MV secretary, John Nikkels, has held for us as we endeavor to follow His leader of the Sligo church in Takoma two outstandingly successful cam- methods and plans. By becoming Park, Maryland, is the new pastor of the paigns in the Netherlands Antilles friendly, kind, loving, and humble, Charlottesville, Virginia, church. Mission. The first revival was held getting into the homes and praying • F. W. Wernick, of Columbus, Ohio, May 10-17 in our new Buena Vista for their loved ones and their prob- was elected president of the West Penn- church. The local membership of lems, we witness hearts melting under sylvania Conference at the biennial con- about 68 cooperated efficiently with the holy atmosphere. stituency meeting on Sunday, August 3, the plan for friendship visiting teams. Our work is being received more at Laurel Lake, Pennsylvania. Other staff favorably now than at any time since members, re-elected, included C. B. Green, The first meeting was attended by secretary-treasurer; Harold Soper, Book about 230 persons, and more than the mission was established. Calls for and Bible House manager; R. C. Thomas, 200 made their decision for Christ or pastoral visits and Bible studies are publishing department secretary; L. L. requested special prayer at the altar more numerous than our limited staff Philpott, secretary of the MV, education, call. Attendance increased throughout can care for. Our radio and welfare and temperance departments; and L. E. the meetings and the closing meeting work have done much to break down Reed, secretary of the home missionary, witnessed almost one hundred per the barriers of prejudice. There is so Sabbath school, and public relations de- cent participation in the consecration. much to be done and so little time in partments. Less than 20 in the overcrowded audi- which to do it. Pray for our work here. • On Friday, August 8, the biennial con- torium failed to respond. Nearly 100 stituency meeting of the Allegheny Con- ference was held at Pine Forge, Pennsyl- signed for prayer and follow-up visits. vania. W. L. Cheatham was re-elected Twenty are now in the baptismal president for a new two-year term. Other class, preparing to unite with the officers and staff members re-elected in- church, and many other homes are clude M. S. Banfield, secretary-treasurer; open for visitation. L. W. Brantley, manager of the Book and The second Hope of Youth revival Bible House; D. B. Simons, secretary of was held in the Cher Asile church. Atlantic Union the home missionary, Sabbath school, and For about a month prior to these radio-TV departments; A. V. Pinkney, meetings the church members united • Capman Hall, new boys' dormitory at secretary of the MV, education, temper- daily in special prayer for the meet- Union Springs Academy, has been com- ance, public relations, and war service pleted and will house 78 young men dur- departments; and C. M. Willis, publish- ings. God heard these prayers. This ing the coming school year. ing department secretary. series met with outstanding success. • Raymond 0. Richardson, who has Lake Union An average of more than 220 were at been assistant manager of the New York the altar each night. Husbands and Book and Bible House for the past two • During the second quarter of this year wives were reunited in Christ, erring years, has returned to the field of edu- 16 Illinois students in the Voice of Proph- youth renewed their vows, backslidden cation, and is employed as teacher of the ecy and Faith for Today Bible schools members were restored, and many new Vienna, New York, church school. Eugene became church members. decisions were made for Christ. The T. Remmers, from Hinsdale, Illinois, re- • The Michigan Conference has added response among the juniors was cent graduate of the business administra- a new church school at Fremont. It cost marked. They responded promptly to tion course of Southern Missionary Col- approximately 512,000 and will be ready the calls, and some were seen urging lege, is taking Brother Richardson's place for use this fall. Plans for this school were their friends to go forward with them. in the Book and Bible House. begun in 1956 under the direction of the At the closing meeting many bore • Wilford Henderson, for the past four pastor, C. J. Danforth. A former Fremont public witness to their faith for the years superintendent of industries at resident donated funds for the four-acre first time. Altogether 207 have signed Union Springs Academy, has accepted a site. Mr. and Mrs. William Wiess, mission similar position with College Cabinets, appointees to the Hawaiian Islands, gave the special decision cards. The Spirit Inc., manufacturers of science laboratory the first $1,000 to the school building of God has truly been manifested in equipment, located on the campus of fund. Many other contributions were re- our field, and interests are being fol- Southern Missionary College in Tennes- ceived, including generous amounts from lowed up with Bible studies and cor- see. Mrs. Ida Mae Hayton. respondence course lessons. • Mrs. Rachel Carley, church school • A new welfare center was opened Some are now suffering severe per- teacher of Brattleboro, Vermont, has Thursday, July 31, in Tipton, Indiana. secution as a result of their stand. One joined the faculty of Union Springs Acad- Mayor Surber cut the ribbon; Reverend young mother of four small children emy as instructor of English. Davis, president of the local Ministerial (one only a few weeks old) was so • Arlene Foster, of the New York Con- Association, offered the dedicatory prayer; badly beaten by her husband that ference office in Syracuse, has accepted a D. E. Caslow represented the conference; blood issued from her nose and ears. call to the Missouri Conference, where she and Mrs. Marjorie Earl, State federation She was under the doctor's care for will be secretary to the conference treas- leader, also assisted. several days. Her husband has been urer. • In the Wisconsin conference 146 peo- 26 REVIEW AND HERALD pie were baptized, most of them during ditoriums made it necessary to have both dress at the Walla Walla College summer May, as the result of simultaneous evan- schools at the same time. A total of 84 school commencement on August 16. gelistic campaigns that began March 2. juniors enrolled in the Voice of Proph- Almost the entire working force in the ecy Bible Course. There were 124 Bibles conference was engaged in these cam- awarded for perfect attendance, and 22 NOTICES paigns, including several from the office. copies of The Desire of Ages and 70 Steps American Religious Town Hall Interests aroused during the public meet- to Christ were given to parents who at- Special Series of Telecasts ings are still being followed up and tended the graduation service. further baptisms will take place as time A series of sixteen telecasts on the Constitution • In the Spillman-Lyman crusade in and the Bill of Rights will originate in the Old goes on. Wisconsin Conference workers Twin Falls, Idaho, 50 people were bap- Congressional Chambers in Independence Hall, Phil- pledged more than 1,000 evangelistic adelphia, September 15-18. The series is sponsored tized and three joined the church on pro- by the American Religious Town Hall television meetings for 1958. Thus far 281 have fession of faith. This brings the total of program. been held. "Does the Fourteenth Amendment protect an those baptized and those accepted on pro- individual's rights against the powers of the state, fession of faith by Elders Spillman and management, labor, or the church?" "Should the Northern Union classroom be censored?" "Should Congress curb the Lyman during their stay in Idaho to 224. power of the Supreme Court?" "Should a man be • Kenneth Allen has been asked to be- This number includes a few rebaptisms. allowed to hide behind the Fifth Amendment?" "Was it a national mistake to repeal the Eighteenth come pastor of the district in South Da- Associated with these brethren were R. R. Amendment?" These are some of the issues that kota that includes the churches at Bow- Cronk in Twin Falls, N. R. Johnson, re- will be the subjects of unrestricted discussion on cently of Boise, and Fred Wagner of television by delegates to the convention. dle, Tolstoy, and Mobridge. Governors of every State have been approached Caldwell. to send representatives to this constitutional con- • Two members joined the Blackberry, vention. Affirmative replies have been received from Minnesota, church on July 26. They were Pacific Union twenty States (as of August 11). Directors of the American Religious Town Hall have also released baptized by V. W. Emmerson. invitations to various religious groups to send rep- • Dr. Frank H. Yost, of the General resentatives. Since the letters have gone out, official • J. D. Bolejack reports the baptism of Conference Religious Liberty Depart- requests for representation have come from Jewish, three persons, two of whom joined the Catholic, Protestant, and reform movements, and ment, has accepted a position on the staff various other_ groups. Fort Madison church in Iowa, and one at La Sierra College. He will be teaching W. R. Beach, secretary of the General Conference, the Keokuk church. and Dr. Alonzo Baker of the College of the Pacific in the theology and religion department. will appear in defense of our rights in America. • The church members at Rochester, Dr. Yost was graduated from Union Col- lege as a theology major and later re- Minnesota, have rented an 80-acre plot of Request for Musical Instruments ground, which they are farming to help ceived the Master of Arts and Doctor of defray the costs of the new church school Philosophy degrees from the University Frank Araujo, Jr., formerly instructor of piano at Washington Missionary College, and his Wife, nee that will be opened there this fall, reports of Nebraska. He has taught in Hutchin- Joyce Schirner, teacher of violin, have accepted a J. H. Lantry, pastor. son Theological Seminary, Union College, call to Japan Missionary College to organize a new music department. Mr. Araujo, who is finishing his and the Seventh-day Adventist Theolog- Master's degree at Boston University, will teach ad- • At a baptism held June 21 at Mason ical Seminary. Mrs. Yost has accepted the vanced piano and direct the choral work. Mrs. Araujo City, Iowa, 13 persons were baptized by will teach violin and organize an orchestra. Stringed position as secretary to Norval F. Pease, instruments for the orchestra (violins, violas, cellos) FL A. Schaeffer. Another joined the president of La Sierra. are urgently needed, as many of the students are not church on profession of faith. able to purchase their own. Also, music and records • Lydia Cadelinia returned to' Hono- will be greatly, appreciated. These may be sent to • Ordination services were held during lulu in June after graduating from La Washington Missionary College Department of Music. the North Dakota camp meeting at Har- Sierra College. She will teach the third Information Desired • vey on July 19 when W. D. Beaman, G. D. grade at Hawaiian Mission Academy Bras, and R. G. Lucht were ordained to The Maritime Conference desires to contact Al elementary school, replacing Mrs. Lucy Demers, formerly of Tracadie, Nova Scotia, Canada. the gospel ministry. W. D. Beaman has Drummond who has retired. Mr. and Please notify the Secretary-Treasurer, Maritime Con- accepted a call to the Iowa Conference, Mrs. Osiris Weiss arrived in Honolulu re- ference, Box 825, Moncton, N.B., Canada. G. D. Bras is now educational and MV cently to serve as dormitory deans. Mr. secretary of the North Dakota Confer- Weiss will also teach Spanish. The former Effort at Des Moines, Iowa ence, and R. G. Lucht is the district deans, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Yoshida, left Robert M. Whitsett, Northern Union Conference leader at Minot. evangelist,will be launching a major evangelistic for Japan in August where he will study campaign in Des Moines, Iowa, September '28, at the Japanese language in further prepara- 7:00 P.M. These meetings will be held in the Hoyt- North Pacific Union Sherman Auditorium at 15th and Woodland Avenue. tion for the gospel ministry. If you have relatives or friends living in or near the city of Des Moines, and would like a formal invita- • Children from Anchorage, Palmer, • The statistics for the second quarter tion mailed to their homes and one of our ministers and Fairbanks, Alaska, eagerly engaged of 1958 have been compiled and they re- or Bible instructors to make a personal contact, please in the program of crafts, swimming, wa- veal some interesting and encouraging send their names and addresses at once to Elder Robert M. Whitsett ter skiing, and other interesting activities trends. The membership in the Pacific Crusade Evangelist provided for them at Camp Tukuskoya Union as of June 30 stands at 71,238. 540 42d Street Des Moines 6, Iowa (Eskimo for Arctic Tern), at Flat Lake, Baptisms for the first six months of 1958 R. H. NIGHTINGALE Alaska, July 6 to 13. This junior camp is were 252 more than for the same period being developed in the beautiful Susitna in 1957, reports W. J. Blacker, secretary- Valley across Cook Inlet from Anchorage. treasurer. M. A. Dopp, Glen Murphy, Frank Owens A. 0. Sage, evangelist, and Armen and his wife, and Sister Zetha Anderegg • Johnson, singing evangelist, have recently led out in the various activities. Sgt. Bob completed a successful three-week series FOR 1958 Dean, who serves as a mess sergeant at of meetings in Santa Barbara in the Elmendorf Air Force Base, officiated as Southern California Conference, accord- Missions Extension Day and Offering September 13 camp cook. ing to Wilford L. Goffar, pastor. JMV Pathfinder Day September 20 • Ninety-four children enrolled in the Sabbath School Rally Day and 13th Sabbath • L. R. Rasmussen, associate secretary Offering (Inter-America) September 27 Vacation Bible School this summer in of the General Conference Education De- Neighborhood Evangelism (Bible school Anchorage, Alaska. Sixty-two of these enrollment) October 4 partment, gave the commencement ad- Home Missionary Offering October 4 were from non-Adventist homes. Super- dress to the summer graduating class of intendent of the school was Mrs. C. F. Voice of Prophecy Offering October 11 Pacific Union College on August 21. Temperance Day and Offering October 25 O'Dell, assisted by Mrs. A. L. Zumwalt, Missionary Periodicals Campaign (These Times, Mrs. M. A. Dopp, Mrs. Melvin Shaw, and • M. J. McCulloch has joined the staff Signs of the Times, and Message) Frank Owens. of Lodi Academy as manager of the press. Witnessing Laymen November 1 Home Missionary Offering November 1 He comes from Beirut, Lebanon, where Review and Herald Campaign November 1-22 • Rainier Valley church (Washington he has been in charge of the Middle East Conference), membership 62, conducted Week of Prayer and Sacrifice November 15-22 Press. Week of Sacrifice Offering November 22 two Vacation Bible School programs si- Home Missionary Day and Offering December 6 multaneously with 500 boys and girls en- • Norval F. Pease, president of La Si- Thirteenth Sabbath Offering (South rolled. Circumstances in securing the au- erra College, gave the baccalaureate ad- America) December 27 SEPTEMBER 11, 1958 27

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OR YOUR BOOK AND BIBLE HOUSE Please add sales tax where necessary and 15¢ for first book and 5¢ for SOUTHERN PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION each additional book for postage and insurance. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE New Health and Welfare community as a whole. Dr. and Mrs. August 26. Mrs. McGhee, the former H. W. Vollmer have just completed a Naomi Steele, and their three chil- Manual nutrition school, regularly attended dren, Louise, Eddie, and Frederick, ac- After years in preparation, a man- by approximately 200 people, most of companied him. ual for health and welfare services has them friends in the community. There Dr. and Mrs. Philip S. Nelson, of been issued by the Home Missionary are now 65 doctors on the hospital Seattle, Washington, responded to a Department of the General Confer- staff, of whom 9 are Adventists. call from Southern Asia for a doctor ence. We are most grateful for the evident for the Giffard Memorial Hospital at This comprehensive, loose-leaf, blessing of the Lord on the beginnings Nuzvid and left August 17 for their printed guide has sixteen chapters that of this institution, which we expect new post. deal with every aspect of the subject, within the near future to become a Returning from furlough to the including the operation of health and training center for nurses in. the Ca- Inter-American Division and more welfare centers, health education, dis- nadian Union. specifically to Medellin, Colombia, are T. R. FLAIZ, M.D. the Fernon. Retzers. Elder and Mrs. aster-relief procedures, overseas-relief Retzer and sons, Gordon and Gerald, shipment, and techniques in working left the States by car August 1. Brother for people in need. This is a practical From Home Base to Retzer is the home missionary secre- guide outlining procedures step by Front Line tary of the Colombia-Venezuela Un- step. It is illustrated. ion. Seven thousand copies are now be- On August 19 Elder and Mrs. R. E. The need for a secretary-treasurer ing distributed in the world field. This for the Bolivia Mission, headquarters project represents one of the most ex- Adams and son, Leslie D., sailed for sao Paulo, Brazil, where Brother at La Paz, Bolivia, is being filled by tensive ever undertaken by the depart- Grover A. Rose. His family, Mrs. Betty ment. The manual is released to the Adams will be home missionary and field with the expectation that it will Sabbath school secretary for the South Joe Rigby Rose, and two children, be the means of contributing further Brazil Union. Brother Adams formerly Barbara and Ronda, sailed with him to our fast-developing health and wel- served in East Brazil. August 19. fare work. Florence Dagoberg sailed August 22 On August 27, going for the third C. E. GUENTHER for the Far East. For a number of time, the Claude E. Steen, Jr., family years she served in connection with left for Ethiopia. He has been doing the Penang Sanitarium, but the condi- medical work in Gimbie and Addis The North York Branson tion of her health necessitated her Ababa. The family consists of Dr. Hospital, Canada remaining in the homeland for a few Steen, Mrs. Frances Elizabeth Fuller years. She will resume her duties as a Steen, Claude E. III, David, James, and Philip. Many of our people are doubtless nurse. E. J. Gregg, his wife, and sons, After a period of twenty-seven years aware of the fact that during the past in the mission field, the Bruno W. two years we have brought into being Alonzo, Donald, and Douglas, left the States on August 20 for Nairobi, East Steinweg family recently spent a few what is known as the North York years in the United States. They are Branson Hospital, situated in Wil- Africa, where Brother Gregg will be secretary-treasurer for the East Afri- now returning for further mission lowdale, a suburb of Toronto, Canada. service, he to assume the duties of The remarkable progress made by can Union. He formerly was treasurer of the Zambesi Union. treasurer for the Ecuador Mission. this institution is well stated in a let- Mrs. Steinweg was formerly Virginia ter just received from Dr. Gordon Dr. and Mrs. Roger 0. Heald, of Duffle. They have with them their Arnott, medical director of this hos- the New England Sanitarium, left Au- three children, Philip, Ann, and Don. pital. He states, "God has marvelously gust 15 for Formosa. He will be the W. P. BRADLEY blessed us here. It seems hard to be- internist at the Taiwan Sanitarium. lieve that two years ago there was Dr. and Mrs. Martin R. Hoehn and nothing here, and that now we have two daughters, Vickie and Winnifred, Soul Winning Results a 100-bed hospital, a nurses' home returned to their post of duty in Ja- From Church Schools nearing completion, a new church maica August 10. Mrs. Hoehn's seating 550, and a church school of mother, Mrs. Alice Woodmansee, ac- As a result of the faithful day-by-day about 50 students. Six years ago there companied them. work of our 2,152 teachers in the 1,040 was no Adventist church in this dis- Robert M. Johnston, his wife, the church schools of the North American trict, and now we have about 200 at- former Madeline Steele, and their son, Division last year, 3,310 children and tending church. We have a wonderful Paul, left for Korea August 18. Brother young people were baptized. This group of Adventist hospital workers Johnston will teach Bible. number accounts for practically every who are doing everything possible to Lois Kettner left for Hong Kong child reaching the age of baptism en- make the place a success. The hospital August 6, where she will assume the rolled in these soul-saving institutions. continues to remain full, with as many duties of church school teacher for the Please continue to pray for and sup- as six to ten beds in the halls at times." children of our missionaries. port these Heaven-ordained agencies The doctor goes on to mention the In response to the need in Beirut for the salvation and training of our remarkable manner in which the in- for a teacher in the Middle East Col- precious children and youth. stitution has been accepted by the lege, Edwin D. McGhee left New York G. M. MATHEWS