oircc2 HERALD-51 GENERAL CHURCH PAPER OF Ew THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

A group of soul-winning evangelists of the Gold Coast Mission, West Africa. The Light Shines in West Africa

By J. 0. GIBSON President, West African Union Mission

HE keynote of our work here in West Africa is responsibility of following up these efforts, in order that evangelism. Every field and institution has as its these souls may be prepared for baptism and become Tprimary aim the spreading of the gospel to the strong church members in the months or years to come. forty-two million people in our territory. Certainly the H. S. Pearce, the manager of the newly opened Advent harvest is ripe, but the laborers are few. We thank God Press here in Accra, has been assisting in one of these for the group of consecrated evangelists, teachers, and efforts. It appears that the man who owned the meet- institutional workers who have the burden to carry the ing hall where the effort was held will, among many gospel of Jesus Christ to these needy millions. others, give his heart to Christ. I also had the privilege The Gold Coast Mission has just completed its Au- of assisting in one of these efforts. I presented the Sab- gust evangelism, which is a spearhead type of evangelism. bath question, and among others who responded to keep During the month of August the schoolteachers, evan- God's true Sabbath holy was the principal of the com- gelists, institutional workers, and laymen joined together mercial college where the effort was being held in this in conducting forty-one of these efforts. We are eagerly particular town. He is an influential man, and though awaiting reports of the number of souls who have sur- a member of another denomination, he has his heart rendered themselves to Christ during this one month. on fire with zeal for spreading the gospel. Eternity alone We hope that it will be several hundred. We are pray- will reveal the number of souls who have turned to ing earnestly that God will guide those who have the Christ during this month of (Continued on page 18) VOL. 130, NO. 47 NOVEMBER 19, 1953 Vol. 130, No. 47 November 19, 1953 Contents The Religious World

COVER - The Light Shines in West Africa [These news items are taken from Religious News Service. We do not neces- sarily concur in statements made in these stems. We publish them simply to give our readers a picture of current religious developments.) GENERAL ARTICLES Page 3 10 70,000 Take Part in Lourdes Rosary Pilgrimage No More Delay—Our Father's Business—The Most Seri- ous Issue—Signs of Eternity—Thanksgiving, One Day Seventy thousand pilgrims and 1,230 stretcher cases took or Every Day?—Autumn Council Actions—The Widow's part in the annual rosary pilgrimage to the famed Lourdes Mite—Pastor Mabona, of Rhodesia—Kashmir Opens Its shrine. Groups of pilgrims from Belgium, Switzerland, Holland, Doors—A New Record in Northern California—Minister- and Spain joined those from all parts of France and North Layman Team Visits Jamaica Africa. Thirty special trains, converging from 22 different points, as well as a fleet of motor coaches and private cars, EDITORIALS Page 13 transported the pilgrims. The Heavenly Watchers 0. Eisenhower Calls Faith Prime Strength of Nation NEWS FROM THE WORLD FIELD - Page 14 President Eisenhower told a national convention of church- Faculty of the CME School of Medicine—City-wide Evan- women in Atlantic City, New Jersey, that faith is the "prime gelistic Campaign in Winnipeg—West Berlin Conference strength of our nation." Addressing the sixth assembly of Session—A Senior College for Northern Europe—Shiver- United Church Women of the National Council of Churches, ing at the Equator—Voice of Prophecy Contacts in North- Mr. Eisenhower added that faith "is the very basis of our ern Europe—In the Land of the Midnight Sun—Under- society. And it is the most heartening support for those whose privilegedb. Children Enjoy Adventist Camp—The Light obligation is to represent you in the conduct of national Shines in West Africa—The Texico Camp Meeting—Col- affairs." porteur Institute in British Guiana—Baltimore Evange- listic Meetings—CME School of Medicine, Class of 1952 —Vacation Bible School, Madison, Tennessee—An Inter- ! Protestants United Plans Kentucky School Aid Suit view With India's Minister of Defense—Brief Current News—Church Calendar for 1953 Protestant mission schools in Kentucky receiving State aid will be made parties defendant to a suit M that State which seeks to compel State authorities to cease giving tax support POETRY to Roman Catholic parochial schools. This was announced in Autumn Woods, p. 6 Washington, D.C., by Dr. Glenn L. Archer, executive director of Protestants and Other Americans United for Separation of Church and State after the annual national meeting of the organization's executive board. "It is just as much a violation of separation of Church and State for aid to go to a Protestant church-affiliated school as for any other," he said. EM Ey! Ew HERALD IP. Women to Seek More Recognition inn Church Work FRANCIS D. NIcHOL, Editor Representatives of 10,000,000 American churchwomen FREDERICK LEE, Associate Editor W. H. BRANSON, Consulting Editor pledged themselves, in Atlantic City, to work toward a bigger D. A. DELAFIELD, Associate Editor J. L. McELHANY, Contributing Editor Editorial Secretary share for women in top-level church work. Some 2,000 delegates PROMISE KLOSS SHERMAN, to the sixth National Assembly of United Church Women ap- SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS C. H. WATSON, D. E. REBOK, C. L. TORREY, L. K. DtcxsoN, R. R. FIGUHR, proved a resolution vowing an effort "to arouse concern in W. B. (Jolts, A. V. Otsmq, H. L. Runv, E. D. DICK, PRESIDENTS OF ALL American churches" about the failure to recognize women's DIVISIONS services. They acted after hearing a survey report and analysis BRIEF CURRENT NEWS CORRESPONDENTS of women's place in today's church life. The report said women GENERAL CONFERENCE: MISS THELMA WELLMAN; OVERSEAS: AUSTRALASIA: E. J. JOHANSON; MIDDLE EAST: A. R. MAZAT; FAR EASTERN: C. P. SORENSEN; bore a major share of responsibility for the day-to-day operation NORTHERN EUROPE: E. B. RUDGE; INTER-AMERICA: A. H. ROTH; SOUTH of most churches, but that few denominations recognized them AMERICA: L. H. OLSON; SOUTHERN AFRICA: F. G. CLIFFORD; SOUTHERN ASIA: J. F. ASHLOCK; SOUTHERN EUROPE: MARIUS FRIDLIN as policy makers and fewer still ordained them as ministers. NORTH AMERICAN UNIONS: ATLANTIC: MISS LAURA M. DROWN; CANADIAN: MRS. EVELYN M. BOWLES; CENTRAL: MRS. CLARA ANDERSON; COLUMBIA: WARREN ADAMS; LAKE: MRs. MILDRED WADE; NORTHERN: L. H. NETTEBURG; NORTH PACIFIC: MRS. IONE MORGAN; PACIFIC: Miss OPAL STONE; SOUTHERN: MISS 110 Sockman Sees Growing Leisure-Time Problem CLARA CRAWFORD; SOUTHWESTERN: H. C. KEPHART CIRCULATION MANAGER R. J. CHRISTIAN Modern man has it easier physically than did his ancestors, but he is paying the price with greater moral and mental All communications relating to the Editorial Department and all manuscripts hazards. Dr. Ralph Sockman, radio preacher and minister of submitted for publication should be addressed to Editor, Review and Herald, Takoma Park, Washington 12, D.C. Christ Methodist church, New York, made this observation to the 35th annual congress of the National Recreation Associ- United States Countries Where Extra ation in Philadelphia. Democracy is at stake, and so are men's and Canada Postage Is Required physical and spiritual well-being, declared Dr. Sockman, in One Year $4.75 $5.25 Six Months 2.50 2.75 the way they use or misuse their leisure time. He outlined Make all post office money orders payable at the Washington, D.C., post office some of the dangers by contrasts. "In the old days, workers (not Takoma Park). Address all business communications and make all drafts wanted rest and solitude," he said. "Modern man, with more and express money orders payable to REVIEW AND HERALD, Takoma Park, Washington 12, D.C. In changing address, do not fail to give both the old and leisure, wants excitement and entertainment, but mostly of new address. the soft variety, like movies and television. We must have more creative activities. Man's boredom is creating more and more Published by the Seventh-day Adventists. Printed every Thursday by the Review and Herald Publishing Association, at Takoma Park, Washington 12. D.C., U.S.A. mental and moral aberrations. Work in the machine age is a Entered as second-class matter August 14, 1903, at the post office at Washington, petty routine for many. In the Middle Ages, you had tiny D.C., under Act of Congress, March 3, 1879. One Year, $4.75. Vol. 130, No. 47. people doing tremendous things: building monuments that Copyright, 1953, Review and Herald Publishing Association, Washington 12, D.C. still stand as wonders of art and form and grace." 2 REVIEW AND HERALD No More Delay* The Divine Impatience for a Finished Work

By ARTHUR S. MAXWELL Editor, Signs of the Times

My text is taken from the tenth chapter One by one these conquerors march relay it to every child of God, throughout of Revelation: "And I saw another mighty across the pages of history until at last the whole wide world. One and all we are angel come down from heaven, clothed the supreme Conqueror of the universe to echo the words, "There shall be no with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon comes from above, riding down the skies more delay!" his head, and his face was as it were the in His glory. From this council of the leaders of the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire: and Suddenly, just before His return, and great Second Advent Movement the mes- . . . cried with a loud voice, as when a just before the sounding of the seventh sage should go forth to the workers and lion roareth. . . . And the angel . . . trumpet, a voice is heard, rich, deep, members of the church in every land: swear by him that liveth for ever and ever, melodious, and powerful as when a lion "There must be no more delay in enter- who created heaven, and the things that roars. Echoing from planet to planet, ing the unentered countries; no more therein are, and the earth, and the things from sun to sun, from star to star, it delay in evangelizing the large cities, the that therein are, and the sea, and the reaches to the farthermost limits of the dark counties, and all the needy fields. things which are therein, that there should realms of God: "Time shall be no longer! There must be no more indecision; no be time no longer: but in the days of the There shall be no more delay!" more holding back our best; no more voice of the seventh angel, when he shall This is the Lord's own declaration that saying, 'My Lord delayeth His, coming.' " begin to sound, the mystery of God should the long reign of sin is almost over, that be finished." Rev. 10:1-7. the victory of righteousness is about to The Argument of Events The phrase, "There should be time no be consummated. In a book recently published by a monk longer," is rendered by Goodspeed, There is to be no more delay in the in the Anglo-Catholic section of the "There shall be no more delay," and by fulfillment of prophecy, no more delay in Church of England, there are to be found Weymouth, "There shall be no further dealing with evil, no more delay in giving these striking sentences: "History has delay." God's last message to a dying world. taken over the proclamation of the New We have here the greatest oath in the This sense of urgency should now suf- Testament hope of the Lord's return. . . . Bible. There is only one other like it, and fuse the entire church of Christ. As we The second advent of our Lord is being this is found in Genesis 22:15-17. Here hear the stirring pronouncement from trumpeted by the great argument of the "angel of the Lord" called to Abra- our divine Lord and Master we are to events." ham out of heaven and said, "By How true! Scientists, university myself have I sworn, saith the Lord, presidents, famous statesmen, are for because thou hast done this convinced that time is running out thing, and hast not withheld thy and that the end of our civilization son, thine only son: that in blessing is near. I will bless thee, and in multiplying When the Bulletin of the Atomic I will multiply thy seed as the stars Scientists was first published in of heaven, and as the sand which is 1945, a clock appeared on its cover upon the sea shore; and thy seed with the minute hand set at eight shall possess the gate of his enemies; minutes to midnight. In 1948, when and in thy seed shall all the nations it was learned that Russia possessed' of the earth be blessed." the atomic bomb, the minute hand This is God's promise that the was moved up to three minutes to message of salvation shall be carried midnight. The September, 1953, to all nations and be a blessing to issue of the Bulletin shows the the entire human race. In Revela- hand at two minutes to midnight, tion 10 we have the second oath, and on the back cover appear these when the Lord swears by Himself striking words: - that the work of salvation shall be "The hands of the clock on the finished; that it will not go on and Bulletin's cover now stand at two on interminably, but that it shall be minutes to midnight. Not to terrify, brought to a triumphant con- certainly, but to warn and to clusion. awaken, the clock is intended to be Here we catch a glimpse of the symbolic. Wishing will not stop the divine impatience for the end of clock. The Bulletin may be wrong. sin and the gathering home of His It may actually be one minute— people. perhaps seconds—to midnight." To catch the full significance of Dr. Cyril Forster Garbett, arch- this passage we should consider its bishop of York, recently published setting amid the prophecy .of the a striking book entitled In an Age seven trumpets—the prophecy that of Revolution. On page 311 appear portrays the rise and fall of the the following statements: conquerors of the pagan Roman "Not long ago the church with Empire. the rest of the civilized world as- 7' K. MARTIN, ARTIST sumed that millenniums would pass * Condensation of devotional study given at the Autumn Council. The angel said "that there should be time no longer." before the end of man's existence NOVEMBER 19, 1953 3 on earth. There seemed to be plenty of terians, and others purchase Seventh-day the day of the Lord cometh, for it is nigh time. . . . The old cries for vigilance and Adventist books, some of them paying at hand." "Therefore also now, saith the the warnings of impending catastrophe from ten to seventy dollars at a time. Lord, turn ye even to me with all your so often heard both in the Old and New There is the publication of our message heart, and with fasting, and with weep- Testaments seemed to be strangely out of ing, and with mourning: and rend your in the newspapers through the notable heart, and not your garments, and turn date. Now with terrific suddenness they work carried on by J. R. Ferren and his have again become real. . . . The work unto the Lord your God. . . . the church has to do must therefore be many helpers. A few years ago it was "Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a done at once. If it delays in doing it, it almost impossible to persuade the editors fast, call a solemn assembly: gather the may soon be too late." of worldly publications to accept material people, sanctify the congregation. . . . concerning our message. Now they are Let the priests, the ministers of the Lord, Bishop Oxnam, president of the World greedy for it. weep between the porch and the altar, Council of Churches, declared recently, There is the publication of our message and let them say, Spare thy people, 0 "Time is running out." in Look magazine and other similar publi- Lord, and give not thine heritage to re- Leland Stowe, in his book While Time proach." Joel 2:1, 12-17. cations. How amazing that the reprint of Remains, has written, "Armageddon and that article, "What Is a Seventh-day Ad- Here is God's call to repentance, due Doomsday are now suspended over the ventist?" should have been the largest in this very hour, when the coming of the heads of this generation." in magazine history! Lord draws nigh. We shall never be able Such statements are in remarkable One of the most remarkable facts con- to do the work that God wants us to do agreement with the Spirit of prophecy. cerning this matter is that a similar article, unless we repent and return to Him with In the REVIEW AND HERALD, July 31, with exactly the same title, written in all our hearts. 1888, Sister White wrote: question and answer form, appeared in On August 25, 1950, John Napoli was "The hour will come; it is not far Pix, the Australian picture magazine at fishing for salmon thirty miles outside the distant, and some of us who now believe the same time. Some people have sus- Golden Gate. He was all alone and en- will be alive upon the earth, and shall see veloped in fog. By early afternoon he the prediction verified, and hear the voice pected collusion between the authors of of the archangel, and the trump of God the two articles. There was none. Yet one filled many boxes with fish, worth ap- echo from mountain and plain and sea, proximately three thousand dollars. Feel- to the uttermost parts of the earth." ing happy and satisfied, he headed for home. When but two miles from the en- volume 9, published in In Testimonies, OUR FATHER'S BUSINESS trance to San Francisco Bay, he came 1909, we read: upon the wreck of the U.S.S. Benevolence, "We are living in the time of the end. Dr. Carey, the pioneer missionary to India, who was a shoemaker, or rather, as he him- a hospital ship that had just been in The fast-fulfilling signs of the times de- collision with another vessel and had gone clare that the coming of Christ is near at self put it, a cobbler, used to go about from hand. . . . Great changes are soon to take village to village preaching. down. At this point the water was so place in our world, and the final move- One day a friend came to him and said, shallow he could see the great red cross on ments will be rapid ones."—Page 11. "Dr. Carey, I want to speak to you very the white side of the ship, just beneath "Go to your rest at night with every seriously." the surface. At that moment the fog lifted, sin confessed. Thus we did when in 1844 "Well," said Carey, "what is it?" and he saw five hundred people struggling we expected to meet our Lord. And now The friend replied: "By your going about in the water. Afterward he wrote, "My this great event is nearer than when we preaching as you do, you are neglecting your eyes were full of tears, and God said to business. If you only attended to your busi- first believed."—Ibid., p. 48. me, 'Now you've seen them, go to work.' " "Let every human intelligence who pro- ness more you would be all right, and would fesses the name of Christ testify: 'The end soon get on and prosper, but as it is, you are How he worked! One by one he hauled of all things is at hand; prepare to meet simply neglecting your business." the poor, drowning people into his little thy God!' "—Ibid., p. 62. "Neglecting my business!" said Carey, look- boat. Not a very big man, he had to wait ing at him steadily. "My business is to ex- All around us today we can see God's till his boat tilted with a wave. Then, as tend the kingdom of God. I cobble shoes only it rose again, he brought a man out of hand at work in a last mighty, desperate for a living."—Other Sheep. effort to finish His work. the water and heaved him aboard. Soon • There is the amazing expansion of the his boat was so full that it was in danger great Second Advent Movement in all the of sinking. So he threw overboard a box of continents and islands of the earth; the article appeared in the United States on his precious salmon, then another, and hundreds of thousands of converts flock- March 11 and the other appeared in another, until all the fish—all his three ing to the truth in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia on March 14. thousand dollars' worth—were thrown America, and the islands of the sea. If our pioneers could rise from their away. By this time his muscles were ach- There is the broadcasting by the Voice dusty beds to see all these things that ing, his back was breaking. "0 God," he of Prophecy, the Voice of Hope, and we see today, they would weep for joy. cried, "give me strength to pull these similar agencies. We have become so used Furthermore, I believe they would move people in!" to these things that we no longer sense up and down the aisles of this church, God gave him strength. That day he how miraculous they are. But what a shaking some of us by the shoulders and saved no less than seventy people from miracle it is that H. M. S. Richards crying, "Wake up! This is what we ex- a watery grave. can sit in his studio in Glendale, Califor- pected! This is what we looked for! This Afterward he said the reason he worked nia, and speak to millions of needy men is what we hoped for!" so frantically was that he knew it was the and women in all the world! Something tremendous is on foot. The time of slack water. Soon the outgoing There is the televising of the truth. work is closing up. The voice of Christ, tide would be running fast, sweeping all W. A. Fagal and his little band of workers commanding and irresistible, is echoing those poor, drowning people out into labor in an obscure studio in New York everywhere, "There shall be no more the great Pacific. It was now or never. City. To all appearances they are out of delay!" And with this sense of urgency upon him, sight and out of mind. Yet, through the What a challenge! It leaps upon us and a spirit of glorious devotion, he gave modern miracle of television, they step in- from all the mighty facts that confront all he had to his noble task. stantly and simultaneously into a hundred us at this time. For us, likewise, the hour is late. Soon thousand homes with God's last message. I am reminded of that solemn counsel the tide will be running too fast for us There is the circulation of our litera- found in the second chapter of Joel: to work. What we do must be done ture. Every week hundreds of thousands "Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound quickly. There must be no more delay in of Catholics, Lutherans, Baptists, Presby- an alarm in my holy mountain: . . for finishing the work God has given us to do. 4 REVIEW AND HERALD

"Not one of us will ever receive the The Most Serious Issue seal of God while our characters have one spot or stain upon them. It is left with us to remedy the defects in our By Louis K. Dickson characters, to cleanse the soul temple of every defilement. Then the latter rain will fall upon us as the early rain fell The most critical issue in the world upon His word. When the light has come, upon the disciples on the day of Pente- today is not the unsolved international and the clouds have been driven back, cost. what joy and grateful happiness have "We are too easily satisfied with our situation; it is not the terrible rising attainments. We feel rich and increased records of crime and wickedness, nor rested upon the anxious, earnest seekers! Our gratitude to God was as complete with goods, and know not that we are any other dark and ominous situation as had been our earnest, hungering cry 'wretched, and miserable, and poor, and that faces the world. The most critical for light. Some nights we could not sleep, blind, and naked.' Now is the time to and dangerous issue before us today is because our hearts were overflowing with heed the admonition of the True Wit- the unpreparedness of the church to meet love and gratitude to God."—Ibid., pp. ness: 'I counsel thee to buy of Me gold the Lord and the spiritual needs of man- 326, 327. tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich, and white raiment that thou mayest kind in this tremendous hour. One cannot read these statements with- No one will deny that the church today be clothed, and that the shame of thy out recognizing that something of the nakedness do not appear; and anoint lacks the vitality of spiritual health that spirit of these early pioneers needs to be thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest it needs to accomplish its work. It does brought prominently back into each one see.' "—Ibid., vol. 5, pp. 214, 215. the routine work of keeping a great move- of our lives. ment moving, and does it well; but the Fresh evidences of primitive godliness In these days of prosperity that have old initiative found in the apostles, and must be seen in the church while mercy fallen upon the church, there have come pioneers of this message needs reviving; lingers and the last work of sealing is many dangers—the danger of being con- the glad spirit of enterprise, the willing- going forward. Thank God we have the trolled by its machinery, of losing its ness to live dangerously and to attempt certain promise that this will take place. spiritual message, and bedimming its the impossible; the giving of our lives We read: true motives in its programs and methods. to a lifework of sacrifice and self-denial, "Before the final visitation of God's judgments upon the earth there will be, are fast leaking out of the church and its Receiving the Seal of God vast interests today. among the people of the Lord, such a revival of primitive godliness as has not Formalism and a semblance of defeat- There needs to be a new realization by each one of us of the great danger been witnessed since apostolic times."— ism are too common, and at this time The Great Controversy, p. 464. of supreme need the remnant people that now confronts us. It has been made generally are going on as if nothing had perfectly plain by the messenger of the We are in a moment when these things happened and as though God had not Lord that many in the church will be must quickly come to pass. It is now the spoken. at a low ebb spiritually when the sealing responsibility of every minister, leader, Faith in the soon coming of Christ is work comes to an end. and church member seriously to consider waning in some hearts. "My Lord de- "The class who do not feel grieved over the fact that he must act in these final layeth his coming" is not only said in the their own spiritual declension, nor mourn movements, and act without delay. Are heart but expressed in words and most over the sins of others, will be left without we not right in insisting that this is be- decidedly in works. The senses of God's the seal of God. . . . yond all question the work most needed people seem blunted. The terrible iniq- uity that abounds calls for the greatest diligence and for the living testimony to keep sin out of the church. Faith has man's chivalry to his mother, in a maiden's been decreasing to a fearful degree, and Minute modesty, in a father's calloused fingers that it is only by exercise that it can increase. testify of honest toil, in a mother's tender. ness over a fevered child, in the lifting up of "In the rise of the third angel's message, Meditations the hands as in the evening sacrifice. These those who engaged in the work of God By Harry M. Tippett manifestations of grace in human life are in- had something to venture; they had sacri- timations of the time when "this mortal shall fices to make. They started this work in have put on immortality." poverty, and suffered the greatest depriva- But all too often we let material necessities tions and reproach. They met determined Signs of Eternity obscure this vital hope, Charles Lindbergh opposition which drove them to God in says in his book Of Flight and Life: "Wor- their necessity, and kept their faith alive." "And as we have borne the image of the shiping science man gains power but loses the —Testimonies, vol. 3, p. 256. earthy, we shall also bear the image of the quality of life." It is this quality of life, this The days of the past were times when heavenly" (1 Cor. 15:49). savor of things immortal, that is a sign of simplicity and ruggedness marked the Louis J. Halle in his book Spring in Wash- eternity in time and inspires the Christian work of God in all of its activities and ington says: "To snatch the passing moment believer to his holiest endeavors. God's love plans. and examine it for signs of eternity is the shines with ceaseless radiance from the She- noblest of occupations." Happy is he indeed kinah of His presence. To worship science Those who bore the responsibility of who finds in the mundane things of common and human achievement and not see the the work in the rise and early progress of experience those evidences of God's love and great Miracle Worker Himself is to lose the the message knew what conflict, distress, presence that are "signs of eternity." The meaning of all science and of that "Light, and soul anguish were. Night and day Spirit of prophecy tells us that God's love is which lighteth every man that cometh into the burden was heavy upon them. They written upon every opening bud and every the world." thought not of rest or convenience even spire of springing grass. "In nature itself are It is a heartening thing to know that as messages of hope and comfort. There are Jesus bore the image of the earthy, we may when they were pressed with suffering flowers upon the thistles, and thorns are cov- bear, even as we walk among men, the image and disease. The shortness of time called ered with roses."—Steps to Christ, p. 10. of the heavenly. Those lovely traits of the for activity and the laborers were few. Not only in nature but in diversified ways Christian that make him different from the "Frequently, when brought into strait there are reminders of an eternity with God, world are "signs of eternity." They forecast places, the entire night has been spent in when Eden shall be restored and change and the time when "we shall be like him" and live earnest, agonizing prayer, with tears, for decay are no more. There is the sign of eter- with Him who is the pledge of our eternal help from God and for light to shine nity in a baby's innocent smile, in a young redemption. NOVEMBER 19, 1953 5 mow in the church in all parts of the for His church in these last hours. cause they are thoughtless. We must be world? Why should' the most needed' and The times demand that we now come quick to recognize present benefits and the nibst important work, counted so by out of our apathy into that aggressive recount past mercies. lus all, be the most neglected',woik among hatred of sin and sincere and sacrificial Through thoughtlessness, too, we are us? Why do we fail to act and move' for- love for God and His Son that will enable inclined to take for granted many great ward in this work of revival? Surely we us to be used of God in finishing the and continuing mercies because they must hear God's, summons, j11; t114, direc- work. The present hour calls for the have become familiar and common. A tion in all our hearts. We must take time giving of our best and finest to the Lord man came through a train wreck unhurt. to; think and time to pray if we would and to the saving of lost men and women Others were killed. Many were injured. move in the direction 'of 'God's leading for Christ and His blessed truth. "I shall always thank God for bringing me safely through that wreck," he said. "How many times a year do you ride on that road?" asked a friend. 'Thanksgiving -One Day or Every Day? "About fifty." "Have you ever been in an accident By Carlyle B. Haynes before?" "No." "Well, did you ever thank God for that?" Thanksgiving is a good and commend- when suffering and death strike, when He admitted that he had not done so. able custom for any day of the year, and it hopes are blasted, when, as we say, How like that we all are! And yet God would be a wholesome practice if it were "everything goes wrong"? Yes, even then. had been guarding him in all the days to be projected into every day and made The Christian knows that God is love, when there was no accident, equally as a part of the daily life of every individual. that He has a purpose for his individual much as He guarded him when the wreck The Word of God calls upon us to life. Even in these things that seem dis- occurred. live thankfully. "Giving thanks always astrous, the Christian knows there is a for all things unto God and the Father divine purpose that he may not discern, Count Your Blessings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ" but that, nevertheless, is there, and he It was under the preaching of the (Eph. 5:20). Look at that closely for a may believe that purpose to be wiser and great evangelist J. Wilbur Chapman that moment. Giving thanks always. And, larger and better than any he could I first gave my life to the Saviour. One mind you, for all things. Do you do that? purpose for himself. So "in every thing night in these meetings a helpless para- How can anyone do it? give thanks: for this is the will of God in lytic was wheeled in his chair to a place This was not a thoughtless expression Christ Jesus concerning you." near the platform. During the song serv- of Paul's. He returns to it again and Thoughtful in All Things ice the great song leader, Charles M. again. To the believers in Thessalonica Alexander, spotted the paralytic and he wrote: "In every thing give thanks: We will discover, however, that in asked him his favorite song. for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus order to be thankful in all things, we "Count Your Blessings," he instantly concerning you" (1 Thess. 5:18). In must first be thoughtful in all things. The called out. everything! Can it be done? Is it really psalms are running over with gratitude It was a revelation of the heart and possible? and praise to God. Do not fail to notice, experience of that crippled man. No There are times, indeed, when to do however, that the psalms constantly set bitterness over his lot, no complaint. Just this is not difficult, when our lives take forth reasons for praise and thanksgiv- a vivid sense of the goodness of God. the course we have planned, when those ing. So we, if we would be filled with Counting his blessings made him appre- we love are prosperous, happy and secure, glad songs of praise in our hearts, must ciative. when we have escaped a great danger, or look for reasons for being thankful. It It will do the same for us. And when recovered from a grave illness—then we takes careful and meticulous thought to we are appreciative, we can never be feel, or say we feel, so thankful. recognize God's goodness. The thought- embittered or cynical. less take His blessings without consider- There are those who grumble no mat- Not as Thankful as We Ought to Be ing how good our heavenly Father is. ter how great their blessings. Others Even then, however, we are not as The result is that they are thankless be- keep cheerful no matter how hard their thankful as we ought to be. Think about lot. The reason is that the grumblers your blessings and mercies, your bodily fail to notice the good things in which health, your soundness of mind, your they should rejoice, while the happy souls work, your friends, the love in your home, Autumn Woods make much of whatever good may be all the sweet, tender things that make found in their lot. home, all the gracious, wholesome things By GEORGE CLARENCE HOSKIN Turn now to the 107th psalm. Read it that enter your life. Have you thanked through. Men cry unto the Lord in their God for them all? In autumn quest my eager fancy led trouble, and He always brings them "out To hillside slope with shrubbery ablaze, of their distresses." And four times the' "In every thing give thanks!" How can Where banks of foliage in shades of red there be any place for thanks when suf- Were tinted in a riot to amaze. refrain rings out: fering and death come to us and our "Oh that men would praise the Lord loved ones? How can we give thanks to Beside the road the lowly sumacs vie for his goodness, and for his wonderful God in these dark and awful days, when In the rare scarlets they alone display, works to the children of men!" the possibility of annihilation from global While sterner oaks and maples would defy Let us join in singing that refrain this war hangs over men? We are living in The golden shades of artists to portray. Thanksgiving Day and all the days that days when storm succeeds storm, terror The pines and cedars splash their living follow. sheen, succeeds terror, when one calamity treads "Giving thanks always for all things And e'en the fields are toned in harmony. unto God and the Father in the name on the heels of a former calamity, when Entranced I revel in the magic scene all men are in fear. How can men and As awesome moods lurk in the majesty. of our Lord Jesus Christ." women pray and give thanks to God in "In every thing give thanks: for this times such as this, and "in every thing"? And when to gladsome moments I aspire is the will of God in Christ Jesus con- Can there be any place for thanks Let me find autumn woods with leaves afire. cerning you." 6 REVIEW AND HERALD Actions of the 1953 Autumn Council

[Following are the official actions that were taken by the Autumn Council held at Takoma Park, Wash- 000 new members into our churches peal be made to our workers and believers ington, D.C., from October 22 to 29, 1953. These throughout the world during the period on Sabbath, November 14, or as may be were arranged for publication by E. E. Roenfelt, associate secretary of the General Conference.— between December 4, 1953, and May 1, arranged, for renewed and increased ef- EDITOR.] 1954. forts with our literature on behalf of the Be it further resolved, That beginning Jewish populations in the respective areas Evangelism for Winter and Spring with the first Sunday in January, 1954, a of our churches. of 1953 and 1954 supreme endeavor be made to have an 2. That we encourage our members to WHEREAS, There is need for frequent evangelistic sermon preached in every subscribe for the new journal, The Sab- short revival and evangelistic efforts to be Seventh-day Adventist church throughout bath Exponent, for their Jewish friends held in our churches; and, the world where it is possible to hold and neighbors. WHEREAS, Such combined short revival public meetings and on every Sunday 3. That in the local fields plans be de- and evangelistic efforts are a mighty factor night thereafter. veloped with a view to the widest possible coverage of the Jewish populations in in establishing our members in the faith Work for Jews as well as in leading many to a definite North America on the 1954 special Visita- decision who have been on the verge of WHEREAS, Many years ago the Lord tion Day, and that instead of mere con- the kingdom but who have not taken a gave the following counsel concerning the tacts being made with the Jewish people definite stand for Christ; and, special efforts that should be put forth to on that occasion, earnest endeavors be WHEREAS, Through this means many take the message to the Jewish people: made to enroll them for the Jewish Bible backsliders are reclaimed and hundreds "When this gospel shall be presented in Correspondence Course. of children of Adventists are gathered into its fulness to the Jews, many will accept Bible Commentary the churches, Christ as the Messiah."—Acts of the Apos- Be it resolved, 1. That during the tles, pp. 380, 381. WHEREAS, The Seventh-day Adventist coming winter and spring a supreme effort "Among the Jews are some who, like Bible Commentary now being prepared be made to conduct revival and evan- Saul of Tarsus, are mighty in the Scrip- by the Review and Herald marks publish- gelistic meetings of some seven to ten tures, and these will proclaim with won- ing history, in that it is the first compre- days' duration in every Seventh-day Ad- derful power the immutability of the law hensive commentary that has been brought ventist church throughout the world, in of God. The God of Israel will bring this out in the last hundred years by a con- a mighty effort to gather as many as pos- to pass in our day."—Gospel Workers, p. servative Protestant body in America; and, sible into the church during this period. 399. WHEREAS, This commentary meets a 2. That as far as possible, these meet- "There will be many converted from very great need, which until now has been ings be launched on Friday night, Decem- among the Jews, and these converts will unsupplied in our denominational litera- ber 4, 1953, and that this work be carried aid in preparing the way of the Lord, and ture; and, forward until every church is reached. making straight in the desert a highway WHEREAS, This commentary, which may 3. That wherever possible, church offi- for our God. Converted Jews are to have finally involve an investment of a quarter cers and qualified laymen be associated an important part to act in the great of a million dollars, represents a genuine with the ministry to assist in home visita- preparations to be made in the future to measure of faith and vision on the part tion, Bible work, etc. receive Christ, our Prince."—Evangelism, of the publishing house that is producing 4. That where churches are located in p. 579.. this valuable work; therefore, remote places, making it impossible for And WHEREAS, We are now publishing Resolved, 1. That we urge all our Eng- a minister to visit during this period, a series of thirty-six tracts, written espe- lish-speaking workers to secure this com- consecrated laymen from larger churches cially for the Jewish people, for use in mentary, the first volume of which is the be requested to go two and two to con- regular missionary work, and also as les- Ministerial Book Club choice for the duct such meetings. sons in the Jewish Bible Correspondence first quarter of 1954. 5. That an effort be made to conduct Course; and, 2. That we request all our workers to a baptismal service in every church before WHEREAS, We now have a quarterly encourage our lay members to secure this the close of the meetings. journal for the Jewish people, bearing the commentary. Very particularly, that we 6. That offerings be taken in the re- name The Sabbath Exponent; and, ask our pastors and elders to take time, spective churches to defray the expense WHEREAS, Arrangements have been when making their announcements on of these special meetings as far as pos- made for the special promotion of the Sabbath, November 28, to call special at- sible. Jewish literature in our churches on No- tention to the commentary prepublication 7. That such subjects as the following vember 14, and for the distribution of a offer, which expires December 31, and to be covered: special four-page tract during the regu- place in the hands of the church members The Church Triumphant lar Visitation Day in the spring of 1954, the informative leaflet on the commen- Signs of the Approaching End 1. That a strong ap- tary that is being sent to the churches. The Hope of the Resurrection We recommend, Righteousness by Faith Paid Advertisements The Perpetuity of the Law WHEREAS, We believe that every avail- The Sabbath and Its Meaning able avenue for the advancement of the The New Birth THE WIDOW'S MITE Advent message should be utilized to the The Spirit of Prophecy fullest possible extent; and, The Second Advent A prosperous merchant was approached for The New Earth a contribution for a charitable cause. "Yes, WHEREAS, The public press offers ad- The Judgment I will give my mite," he responded. vantages that should be explored in our 8. That our entire office force in the "Do you mean the widow's mite?" asked efforts to acquaint the public with the respective fields, and as far as possible his friend. truths for this time; and, institutional workers, be urged to join "Certainly." WHEREAS, United effort is necessary for our pastors, evangelists, and laymen in "I shall be satisfied with half that much," the successful advertising of the Advent conducting these meetings. suggested the solicitor. "Approximately how message in the public press and the fol- 9. That public efforts be conducted much are you worth?" lowing through with the interest aroused wherever possible in every district during "Seventy thousand dollars." by such efforts; and, the winter and spring preceding the Gen- "Then," said the friend, "give me your WHEREAS, Other religious organizations eral Conference session, as may be ar- check for thirty-five thousand: that will be recognize the value of promoting their ranged by the respective committees half as much as the widow gave, for she teachings by means of purchasing adver- involved. gave, as you remember, 'all that she had, tising space in national journals and daily 10. That we set a goal of gathering 35,- even all her living.'"—Christian Victory. newspapers; and, NOVEMBER 19, 19 53 7 WHEREAS, This type of advertising tice are blended, with the degree, Master English, Literature, Speech 16 needs to be carefully (scientifically) tested of Arts in Religion, to be conferred at Social Studies 16 through various media and in different the end of this year. Natural Sciences 9 kinds of localities in order to arrive at 4. That candidates for the ministry be the most effective and economical manner eligible for ministerial internships after 95 of execution, the completion of the five-year ministerial 7. That the fifth year be a full year of We recommend, 1. That we undertake training course as described in paragraphs four quarters of work as required by the a division-wide experimental test in North 5, 6, and 7 of these recommendations. Seminary for the degree of Master of Arts America, the General Conference and the 5. That minimum entrance require- in Religion. unions joining together, to advertise the ments to the Theological Seminary be es- 8. That a Ministerial Training Advi- truths of the Advent message by purchas- tablished. That these requirements shall sory Committee be set up to counsel con- ing space in both national journals and specify areas of instruction rather than cerning the whole ministerial training regional newspapers. specific courses. That these requirements program in the colleges and the Seminary. 2. That each article used in this adver- shall not exceed 95 semester hours out of That the committee shall recommend the tising be definitely identified as Seventh- the 128 semester-hour requirement for col- content of the requirements for Seminary day Adventist. lege graduation. entrance. That this shall be a standing 3. That this advertising be extended 6. That the following distribution of committee made up of representatives of over a period of about six months, cover- hours be suggested: the conferences, colleges, Seminary, De- ing, if possible, six different aspects of the Semester hours partment of Education, Ministerial Asso- Advent message. Religion 30 ciation, and General Conference officers, 4. That a special leaflet be prepared to Applied Theology 12 appointed by the General Conference be used in servicing the anticipated inter- Greek 12 Committee. est, with the view that the applicants be 9. That the new internship policy go enrolled in our denominational Bible cor- into effect with the class graduating from respondence schools of the respective re- the fifth year in 1956. That the college gions where the advertising is carried for- bulletins for the school year 1954-55 list ward. the 128-hour program and the fifth year 5. That the General Conference ap- as applying to their May or June gradu- point a committee to promote this adver- ates. tising project, to administer the funds set 10. That the fifth year bear such rela- up, and to conduct it through the Bureau tionship to the three-year Seminary curric- of Press Relations of the General Confer- ulum leading to the degree of Bachelor of ence. Divinity that the student who has com- 6. That after this six months' experi- pleted the fifth year, and who may desire mental test has been completed, a careful to do so, may be able to complete the analysis and report of the results be pre- three-year curriculum in two additional pared and given at the first Autumn Coun- years. cil following the close of the test, and 11. That all literature, catalogs, and that this report serve as a guide for any promotional materials from the colleges future advertising plan along this line and the Seminary, which describe the min- that may be entered upon. isterial training program, be so worded as Ministerial Training to make clear the status and the occupa- tional preference of the ministerial stu- WHEREAS, The pattern of ministerial dent, for purposes of Selective Service education should reflect the rising level classification. of education in the general population, [The remainder of this action deals with technical and should prepare the new minister for features, such as curriculum, etc.—EDITOR.] the growing complexity and the increasing demands of his calling; and, Teacher Education and Supply WHEREAS, The shortness of time de- mands that young men be equipped with WHEREAS, The elementary church school more intensive instruction and training teacher holds a very important place in before beginning their work, leaving less Pastor Mabona, of Rhodesia the soul-winning program of the church; to be learned in the slower school of ex- and, perience; and, At Munenga Camp in Northern Rhodesia WHEREAS, There is a serious shortage of WHEREAS, The large number of students this year I had the privilege of meeting Pas- qualified elementary church school teach- now graduating from the colleges and tor Mabona Vundla. In his early youth this ers in the North American Division; and, looking toward the ministry or some other man herded Lobengula's cattle. Lobengula WHEREAS, We recognize the necessity of form of service demands an improved pro- was a great warrior and king of the Matabele restudying the entire program of Advent- gram of guidance and greater selectivity nation. He was one of the last of the great ist education at the elementary and inter- to discover those whom God has called to African kings. Pastor Mabona has watched mediate levels; therefore, the ministry, valiant warriors crawl on their bellies in the We recommend, 1. That a vigorous and We recommend, 1. That as quickly as dust, uttering words of praise, as they ap- continuous program of teacher recruit- possible, without damage to the supply of proached this great Lobengula. This was be- ment be undertaken in all of our churches workers, the standard requirement for ad- fore there were any white people in Southern and schools, the details of this program, mission to the regular ministerial intern- Rhodesia. together with the literature required, to ship be five years, the first four at one of Pastor Mabona has given many years of be prepared by the Department of Educa- our colleges, the fifth at the Theological faithful service to the King of kings. His tion of the General Conference. Seminary. kindly face and pleasant manner set him 2. That the career brochures in denom- 2. That the four-year program in the apart as a true man of God. He is now old inational endeavor and the other litera- colleges be made up of courses which will and retired from active service, but still keeps ture needed in the program of guidance qualify the student to receive the degree busy working for his Master. I shall never and screening in our academies and col- of Bachelor of Arts at the completion of forget the impression this old patriarch left leges be provided under the direction of the four years, with a major in Bible or with me as he pedaled off in the, sand on his the Department of Education of the Gen- religion, and with a minimum of 128 bicycle. He is getting old and feeble, but one eral Conference. semester hours of college credit. day, when the redeemed meet on the sea of 3. That the departments of Elementary 3. That the fifth year be of graduate glass with all of their infirmities and differ- Education in our colleges be made as effi- level, with at least one-third of the load ences past, I believe Pastor Mabona will be cient and attractive as possible in person- practice in evangelism or church work, or there with many other faithful African pas- nel, curriculum, buildings, and equip- training courses in which theory and prac- tors. RUTH ADAMS. ment. 8 REVIEW AND HERALD 4. That scholarships may be provided academy principal or college registrar We recommend, That the Department for the preservice education of young peo- saying that the student had arranged to of Education be authorized to prepare ple who give promise of developing into carry such work during the current school suitable textbooks on -the Spirit of proph- successful teachers and who agree to enter year, the Home Study Institute refuse to ecy and denominational history on the into contractual arrangements with the enroll any student already enrolled in secondary and college levels. conference giving the assistance; for teach- academy or college classes. Drama of the Ages ers on leave to advance their education; 3. That the Home Study hold all secon- for teachers attending the summer ses- dary school students who enroll during WHEREAS, The Spirit of prophecy indi- sions; and for supervisory teachers in col- the summer to one unit of work, and that cates that largely through the publishing lege demonstration schools in securing ad- the student be urged to complete the unit work will be accomplished the work of vanced degrees. before the opening of school in the that "other angel" of Revelation 18; and, 5. That the employment, assignment, autumn. WHEREAS, This can be done only by and transfer of teachers be by action of - 4. That in their bulletins and other the whole body of Adventist believers the conference committee upon recom- publicity matter the schools avoid state- giving their fullest support and heartiest mendation of the conference educational ments that could be interpreted by stu- endeavor to plans that will ensure the committee in counsel with local school dents as being unfavorable in principle scattering of our message-filled literature boards. to correspondence work. as the leaves of autumn; and, 6. That after an elementary or interme- Textbooks on Spirit of Prophecy and WHEREAS, Drama of the Ages has been diate teacher is granted a regular teaching designated as the missionary book for certificate, he shall be placed on an in- Denominational History 1953, and has already proved to be of real ternship for a minimum period of two WHEREAS, There exists a great need for value when used by our evangelists in years. At the conclusion of this period, if textbooks on the subjects of the Spirit follow-up work, the candidate has been successful, he shall of prophecy and denominational history We recommend, 1. That we urge our be placed upon a regular denominational for our secondary and college students, local, union, and division leaders to re- employment status. It is recommended that at the beginning of this internship period the teacher be granted a mission- ary license. At the conclusion of at least four years of satisfactory service the teacher shall be eligible for a missionary credential. 7. That teachers' salaries shall be in harmony with the denominational wage scale, with annual increments in salary in accordance with the union conference wage schedule for teachers until the max- imum is reached. 8. That regular allowances such as rent subsidy, medical, transportation to and from work, etc., be granted to teachers. 9. That arrangements be made for teachers who desire denominational work during the summer to be employed on a regular twelve-month basis. 10. That the local churches share in the expense of this program as set forth in sections 8 and 9 above, as may be agreed upon within the union or local conference. 11. That conferences unite with churches in bringing school buildings and equipment up to denominational stand- ards as rapidly as possible. 12. That the local conference imple- ment this program in harmony with the These families are among the first to accept the Advent message in Kashmir. policies of the respective union confer- ences. Kashmir Opens Its Doors Relation of Home Study Institute to Other Schools While India and Pakistan have endless Incidentally, we have a large number of disputes over who shall eventually control Bible correspondence students in Jammu and The Home Study Institute has long Jammu and Kashmir, the work of God tri- Kashmir, and a number of them Show signs been recognized as the denominational umphantly forges ahead. Two families liv- of definite interest. We have just learned school prepared to serve the correspon- ing in Kashmir have recently accepted the that in one place there are sixty families who dence needs of the youth of the church. message, and after training with one of our are interested and who are calling for a The quality of courses offered by the evangelists a member of one of these families worker to come and instruct them. Home Study is well established and will become our first worker in this new The time is ripe for us to enter and reap favorably known to all our schools, and field. a harvest in this hitherto unentered field. these courses, as at present offered, are At present we have no worker stationed Many of our students in Kashmir are study- favorably comparable with those taught in Kashmir, but we hope great things will be ing our Urdu lessons, which have been han- in the regular academies and colleges. accomplished through this initial entering dled by our Lahore branch school in Pak- In order to assure a clear understand- wedge into another Moslem stronghold. It istan. • Since Kashmir is at present under ing of the place and work of the Home thrills our hearts to know that these first Indian rule, we found it almost impossible Study Institute in its relation to other converts in Kashmir have taken their stand to carry on work for the Kashmirians from schools, for the truth through the direct instrumen- Pakistan. Hence, we have just opened a We recommend, 1. That the academies tality of the Voice of Prophecy. Kashmir branch of our Urdu school in our and colleges continue to accept the credits This first prospective worker for Kashmir headquarters here in Poona. We are sure this of the Home Study Institute as of com- was formerly a teacher, and was relieved of will greatly facilitate the study of our les- parable academic value to credits earned his post when the principal came to know sons by our students in Kashmir. in the regular classroom. that he insisted on being given absence from A. E. RAWSON, Radio Secretary, 2. That, without a statement from the duty on the Sabbath. Southern Asia Division.

NOVEMBER 19, 1953 emphasize the use of Drama of the Ages Board develop the curriculum, the faculty, keep them informed of overseas nursing by our church members in connection the buildings, and other necessary facili- service conditions, privileges, and oppor- with their soul-winning endeavors. ties on both campuses. tunities. 2. That on December 5, 1953, an an- 3. That every effort be made to inte- 3. That the afore-mentioned institu- nouncement be made in all of our grate the teaching, and to amalgamate tional groups, in cooperation with their churches drawing attention to Drama of the thinking and objectives, both spiritual respective institutional administrators, the Ages and urging its extensive use by and educational, of the entire faculty, to recommend to the Secretarial and Medi- our people in their missionary work. the end that, although there is geographic cal departments of the General Confer- 3. That evangelists, in planning their separation, unity of purpose and function ence professional nurses who are qualified winter efforts, be encouraged to continue will be obtained. and available for overseas nursing service to use Drama of the Ages in their follow- 4. That the School of Dentistry build- in response to specific calls. up work. ing be constructed on the Loma Linda campus, in accord with previous actions Nutrition Institute and Food Home Visitation Dates for 1954 of the Board of Trustees. Service Workshop We recommend, That the dates for Home and Overseas Nursing Service WHEREAS, The instruction repeatedly Home Visitation for the year 1954 be given in the writings of Mrs. E. G. White March 6 and October 2. WHEREAS, The objective for nursing outlines the reasons, and calls for a pro- education in Seventh-day Adventist gressive program extending the knowledge Promoting Literature in Our Churches schools is the preparation of workers to and practice of the principles of better on the Sabbath meet the needs of the world work in the nutrition among Seventh-day Adventists; WHEREAS, It is at times necessary or proclamation of the third angel's message and, desirable, on the Sabbath, to present to through medical ministry; and, WHEREAS, There is a need for better our people some of our publications and WHEREAS, The achieving of this objec- nutrition and improved food service in other missionary material either for their tive throughout the world field is depend- connection with the students' and work- own use or for use in connection with ent on staffing our medical institutions at ers' cafeterias of many of our institutions; their soul-saving endeavors; and, home and overseas with Adventist per- and, sonnel; and, WHEREAS, It is most desirable that our WHEREAS, Home base institutions will WHEREAS, There will be delegates and churches be kept free from what may receive great blessings as they share quali- visitors from overseas as well as from appear to be commercialism on the fied leadership personnel for overseas North America in attendance at the Gen- Sabbath, nursing needs, eral Conference session who, as in former We recommend, 1. That after a spiritual We recommend, 1. That medical insti- years, will be vitally interested in these presentation• of the matter, those who tutions and colleges in which professional subjects, some of whom could attend a desire to make pledges to pay for such nurses are enrolled plan a mission promo- meeting if held following the session; and, literature shall write out their pledges, tion program which will be carried out on WHEREAS, The International Nutrition with names and addresses, on paper fur- a yearly basis: Research Foundation has recently built nished, and pass them in, so that the a. To give the employed and/or alumni and equipped research laboratories at La church missionary secretary may have nurses of these institutions an increased Sierra, California, and has undertaken a them for record. Each person making understanding of the need for well-pre- program of nutritional research and edu- such a pledge shall at the same time be pared individuals in home and overseas cation primarily for Seventh-day Advent- given a Church Missionary Order Enve- nursing; and, ists and has invited those interested to lope, with instructions to make out the b. To encourage well-qualified nurses attend a five-day Nutrition Institute and requisition and enclose the necessary not in denominational employ to enter Food Service Workshop, June 7-11, 1954, money during the week; the envelope to denominational service. for the following purposes: be placed in the offering basket on the c. To encourage denominationally em- a. To review the origin, purpose, and next Sabbath. ployed, well qualified nurses to respond present-day application of instruction 2. When a fund is to be provided for to specific overseas nursing service calls. given by God many years before science free literature, other missionary materials, 2. That the Secretarial and Medical de- had searched out the basic facts of nutri- or Sabbath school supplies, an offering partments of the General Conference tion for itself. may be taken in the ordinary way. work with these institutional groups to b. To assist the International Nutrition Mission Offering Goal Research Foundation in planning a broad and practical program of research that Voted, That for North America the will avoid from the beginning the pitfalls general mission goal be set at one dollar and extremism that once plagued the a week per member, requesting the Sab- A New Record in Northern church and partly obscured important bath schools to raise fifty cents a week California principles. per member to apply on this goal. We recommend, 1. That in response to Ingathering Goal for 1954 The colporteur deliveries for the month the invitation of the International Nutri- of August in the Northern California Con- tion Research Foundation we cooperate We recommend, That the pro-rated ference amounted to $25,500. In a recent in the Nutrition Institute and Food Serv- goal fox= the 1954 Ingathering be set at publishing department bulletin from that ice Workshop that has been arranged to $3,500,000, with a total super objective conference, A. R. Reiswig, the publishing de- be held at La Sierra June 7-11, 1954. of $4,000,000. partment secretary, reports the following: 2. That the program for this meeting be Location of College of Medical "We believe this to be the largest delivery prepared by the Medical Department and for one month in the history of northern the Department of Education of the Gen- Evangelists California." eral Conference in collaboration with the Because of the unusual problems in- Elder Reiswig presented the following facts: International Nutrition Research Foun- volved, and the inability of the College about 4,500 books left in the homes; 7,008 dation. of Medical Evangelists Board, after ear- hours worked, which represents the work of 3. That conference and institutional nest effort, to find any means of consoli- one colporteur working eight hours a day, five leaders be invited to arrange, where pos- dating the School of Medicine On one days a week, for three and a half years; 10,000 sible, for the attendance of representa- campus in such a way as to strengthen homes, perhaps no less than 30,000 people tives from their field who may be in at- the school, rather than to hinder its who came in contact with our literature; the tendance at the General Conference operation, distribution of at least 8,000 pieces of free session, chosen from the following groups: We recommend, 1. That the operation literature; 975 people signed up for the Voice a. Union and local conference medical of the School of Medicine be continued of Prophecy by actual count; at least 38 peo- secretaries. on both the Loma Linda and Los Angeles ple visited who were formerly Seventh-day b. Cafeteria managers and chefs. campuses. Adventists, several coming back to church; c. Home Economics teachers. 2. That in order to operate as effec- and five newly baptized church members. d. Directors of food services in colleges tively and efficiently as is possible, the D. A. McADAMS, and academies. 10 REVIEW AND HERALD 4: That others who are interested and in the 1954 Missionary Volunteer Week public relations through the press and are free to attend, be invited. of Prayer. allied media, that proper action at this time will open the way for significant Missionary Volunteer Week of Prayer Youth Journal in Braille advances during years to come, and that WHEREAS, The Missionary Volunteer We recommend, That we grant the certain strategically located cities have Week of Prayer has come to be one of request of the Christian Record Benevo- concentrations of information that can, the great opportunities for youth evan- lent Association to publish a youth paper with skilled press representation, be util- gelism; and, in Braille to cover the same reading level ized for a wide influence, WHEREAS, The 1953 Missionary Volun- as the Youth's Instructor and Junior We recommend, I. That each union teer Week of Prayer resulted in 2,395 Guide. conference in the North American Divi- young people being baptized into the sion initiate an immediate survey to deter- church, Press Relations Survey mine the possibilities for strengthening its We recommend, That in the efforts to Believing that we have been providen- press relations program and of heading it accomplish our great objectives of 35,000 tially led to a point in denominational with an experienced worker devoting ei- baptisms before May 1, 1954, that as far growth and public interest in our work ther all or a considerable portion of his as possible all of the churches and all of where much is to be gained by further time to this work. our ministers be encouraged to participate developing and maintaining favorable 2. That this survey be conducted by a committee to include union conference officers, representation from the local con- ferences and from the General Confer- ence Press Relations Bureau. 3. That this survey cover a study of population characteristics, the location and concentration of information distribu- tion agencies, the present press relations organization (whether adequate to meet present needs), the location of the union press office in relation to key cities in which a stronger work should be done, and whether a full-time director for such an office could perform other functions in the union conference program. 4. That union conference committees work closely with the Bureau of Press Re- lations of the General Conference in the selection of personnel for such press offices, and that the latter assist in estab- lishing these offices on a good working basis. Promotion of Liberty Magazine WHEREAS, In the promotion of the Lib- erty magazine the emphasis has previously been on the offering, We recommend, That in an effort to simplify and strengthen our procedures of promotion, the emphasis be placed on sponsoring a chosen list of names, and that the following procedure be preferred: 1. That the publishers supply the com- plete current subscription list for each conference, and that this material be, in C. L. Duffield, left, and H. S. Campbell, right, standing in front of Mr. Campbell's airplane. the hands of the conferences not later than November 15 this year, and ,Nave-= ber 1 in subsequent years. Minister-Layman Team Visits Jamaica 2. That the conference religious .11bery,, secretaries be asked to segregate these More than eight thousand church members In reporting the success of the meeting, according to church territories. 7 and interested non-Adventist friends on the H. S. Walters, president of the West Jamai- 3. That after this segregation, the listx island of Jamaica recently attended a giant can Conference and director of the large be sent to the respective church elders. laymen's rally and convention at Montego rally, said, "Something great was started at 4. That each church be encouraged to Bay. This rally was the spearhead of a Montego Bay for our lay workers. The papers make such revisions of these lists as, nec- mighty lay evangelistic movement on this have written more about it than any other essary, and to include in them, the local Inter-American island. one endeavor that we have been able to libraries, religious leaders, educators, law- An eastern Pennsylvania layman, Harold stage on this island. In one truck there were yers, doctors, judges, newspaper editors, S. Campbell, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, more than twenty persons who were not Ad- and town and county officials who reside was invited to address the evangelistic con- ventists. When the truck returned that night within the territory assigned to the vention as the main speaker. He was wonder- everyone had made up his mind to become church. fully used of the Lord in a nine-hour pro- a member of the Adventist church." 5. That the lists be classified and di- gram in the central square of the large Brother Campbell is a builder and real vided into various professions, and that Jamaican city. Layman Campbell invited estate developer in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. contributing church members be encour- Clarence L. Duffield, pastor of the Chestnut He has been very active in the past few aged individually to sponsor a group of Hill Philadelphia church, to accompany him years in lay evangelistic work. He used his names, and that the present lists be main- on the trip. single-engine Beech Bonanza airplane to tained until the new lists are received in Approximately two hundred came forward travel to Jamaica. It is the plan that a re- the publishing house. at the close of Brother Campbell's main ad- turn visit be made by the preacher-layman 6. That the loose offering taken on dress and call, signifying their intentions to team in 1954 to address other mammoth Religious Liberty Day be forwarded to join the remnant church and become a part rallies on the island. the local conference to be used for sub- of the large lay army of workers on the is- DON ROTH, Press Secretary, scriptions on behalf of State and national land of Jamaica. East Pennsylvania Conference. officials and for the members and alter- NOVEMBER 19, 1953 11 nates of the United Nations; the circula- Church Temperance Secretaries' Twentieth Anniversary National tion department of the publishing house Councils Medical Cadet Camp to prevent duplication. 7. That we encourage our members to WHEREAS, The progress of the temper- WHEREAS, Medical Cadet training has keep themselves informed on religious ance work within our denomination has been of inestimable benefit to Seventh- liberty problems by including their own reached the stage of development at day Adventist young men, resulting alsco subscriptions in the lists prepared by which we are now ready to enlist the in wide publicity and favorable public them. support of every member of the Seventh- relations for the church, 8. That all lists and funds be sent to day Adventist Church in the cause of We recommend, That the workers the local conference treasurer. temperance; and, throughout the North American Division 9. That conferences be urged to request WHEREAS, The implementation of this be requested to urge our young men of the visitation in their fields of representa- movement requires that instruction be military age to attend the Twentieth An- tives of the Religious Liberty Department given at the church level; therefore, niversary National Medical Cadet en- during the Liberty magazine campaign. We recommend, That our conferences campment to be held at Grand Ledge,. be encouraged to sponsor the holding Michigan, June 29 to July 13, 1954., Exercising Care Not to Give Offense of district, regional, or conference-wide church temperance secretaries' councils Uniting of Service Commissions WHEREAS, The Saviour strove to give as may be determined by each conference. offense needlessly to no one; and, We recommend, That in the interests of WHEREAS, The sharp thrusts, spoken or Union and Local Conference a more efficient and unified program of written, are not in harmony with the Medical Secretaries helpfulness toward those of our youth spirit of religious tolerance that should who are called to national service, the characterize Seventh-day Adventists; and, WHEREAS, Increasing strength has come International Service Commission and the WHEREAS, Such practices "will certainly to our medical missionary program in North American War Service Commission do harm, and . . . will hedge up the way, those conferences in which medical sec- be combined into one commission, this and hinder us from doing the work that retaries have been appointed to foster reorganization to become effective at the we should do in order to reach all classes," medical missionary work; and, time commission and bureau appoint- We recommend, That with renewed vig- WHEREAS, Through the Spirit of proph- ments are made by the Executive Com- ilance we carefully consider our written ecy we have been instructed that "the mittee just following the coming General and spoken words so as to make certain medical missionary work is to be closely Conference Session. that needless offense is not given. connected with the work of preaching. Men should be appointed to do this 1955 Union Conference Session Dates Vigilance on Part of Religious Liberty work who have shown themselves trust- Secretaries worthy, who are true to principle. In We recommend, that the union confer- ences in North America hold their ses- WHEREAS, Efforts to enact laws affect- every conference one man should be set apart to have the oversight."—Evange- sions in 1955 according to the following ing adversely the separation of church and schedule: state are being put forth with increasing lism, pp. 521, 522; therefore, frequency, We recommend, That in the union and SECTION I We recommend, That each conference local conferences in which no one has Lake Union February 21-24 yet been appointed to foster this phase Southern Union February 28-March 3 religious liberty secretary be alert to pro- Atlantic Union March 14-18 posed legislation that is inimical to the of our work, the conference committee Columbia Union March 21-24 principles of separation of church and appoint someone to sponsor and to carry Canadian Union April 24-May 1 state, and share his findings with his con- it forward until such time as a full-time SECTION II ference president and, when feasible, pass physician or nurse is employed as medical North Pacific Union January 31-February 3 secretary. Pacific Union February 7-111 on pertinent information to the Religious Southwestern Union February 14-18 Liberty Department of the General Con- Enlarging Our Medical Missionary Central Union February 20-23 ference at the earliest possible date. Northern Union February 24-27 Plans As these actions are implemented, may Contacting Government Officials re We recommend, That our church they result in greatly strengthening and World Calendar boards give careful study and considera- advancing the work throughout the world WHEREAS, The proponents of calendar tion to the opportunities offered by the field. revision are intensifying rather than di- annual Medical Missionary Day for E. E. ROENFELT. minishing their efforts; and, greatly enlarging our medical missionary WHEREAS, The proposed World Calen- work in the communities surrounding our dar makes use of the blank day, thereby churches by Christ desires nothing so much as to causing the Sabbath to wander through 1. Urging more of our church members redeem His heritage from the dominion the weekly cycle, with one change each to unite and cooperate in the rapidly ex- of Satan. But before we are delivered panding work of our health and welfare year, and two changes each leap year; and, from Satan's power without, we must be WHEREAS, Efforts are being made to centers in the communities in which they have the proposed World Calendar con- exist, and with the welfare service units delivered from his power within. The sidered by the Economic and Social Coun- in our churches in which health and wel- Lord permits trials in order that we may cil of the United Nations at their spring fare centers have not yet been established. be cleansed from earthliness, from selfish- session convening on March 30, 1954; and, 2. By cooperating with our Dorcas Wel- ness, from harsh, unchristlike traits of WHEREAS, These proponents are at- fare Societies in their ministry of love in character. He suffers the deep waters of tempting to secure support from a suf- their communities in visiting the homes affliction to go over our souls, in order ficient number of nations to have the and finding people who are in need. that we may know Him, and Jesus Christ item placed on the agenda of the Gen- 3. By cooperating with the Civil De- whom He has sent, in order that we may eral Assembly of the United Nations, fense authorities and other organizations thereby hoping to receive a recommenda- in preparation for disaster relief. have deep heart-longings to be cleansed tion from the Assembly to all member na- 4. By the organization of Red Cross from defilement, and may come forth from tions that the revision be adopted on training classes. the trial purer, holier, happier. Often we January 1, 1956, 5. By the conducting of cooking schools enter the furnace of trial with our souls We recommend, That contact be made and health education classes. darkened with selfishness, but if patient by selected persons in each division, with 6. By developing plans greatly to in- under the crucial test, we shall come forth high government officials in as many coun- crease the circulation of our wonderful reflecting the divine character. When His tries as possible, for the purpose of set- health journal, Life and Health, since the purpose in the affliction is accomplished, ting before them the hardship, economic circulation of this magazine is another embarrassment, and personal perplexity tried and proved method of breaking "He shall bring forth thy righteousness as that would result to hundreds of thou- down prejudice and creating interest in the light, and thy judgment as the noon- sands of people from the change of the the work and the message of Seventh-day day."—Christ's Object Lessons, pp. 174, weekly cycle. Adventists. 175. 12 REVIEW AND HERALD

EDITORIALS

The Heavenly Watchers the thoughts, motives, intents, and purposes of the heart. And these evidences of human waywardness are chron- About the throne of God in heaven are multiplied icled in the ledger of heaven with unerring accuracy. millions of angels who are engaged in the work of in- But on the other side of the ledger is found an accurate vestigative judgment. These watchers and holy ones par- record of the holy struggles and conflicts of each Chris- ticipate in the proceedings of the heavenly tribunal and tian, and the cruelty, injustice, and suffering endured by follow with intense interest the solemn work of review- the people of God. The attempts of each believer to ing individual records as they come before the great glorify his Master, the unselfish interest with which life's Judge. These celestial beings have joined hands with the work is done, our testimonies of praise to God, missionary Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in the work of man's activities in His cause, gifts of love to His church, our redemption. They are all "ministering spirits, sent forth victories over temptation, our faith in the Saviour's to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation" merits, the hours of earnest prayer that we have spent, (Heb. 1:14). the time alone with God and with the Bible open before The angels have access to God's presence at all times us as we have sought the way of life, these and every other and serve as a means of communication between God and act of goodness are faithfully registered—even our tears man. Ascending and descending Jacob's mystic ladder, are in His bottle and in His book (Ps. 56:8). they carry our prayers to the Father and return with rich Working with the Holy Spirit, the angels are said to blessings for God's children. (See Acts of the Apostles, bring to remembrance Bible truths that are needed in pp. 153-155.) Said Jesus, "Angels do always behold the hours of trial. They comfort the sorrowing, convict of face of my Father which is in heaven" (Matt. 18:10). sin, counteract discouraging influences, and deepen the When we are faced with trial and temptations hard to wrongdoer's sense of need. They help those who walk bear, we may be sure that they will bring strength from humbly, and minister with tenderest sympathy to the God in answer to our petitions. "Nothing is apparently afflicted, the suffering, the sinful, and the poor. more helpless," wrote Mrs. E. G. White, "yet really more Angels unite with us in the prayer meeting and as we invincible, than the soul that feels its nothingness and worship in our churches, no matter how humble the relies wholly on the merits of the Saviour. God would edifice may be. They work with us as we seek to uplift send every angel in heaven to the aid of such a one, mankind. They are the constant companions of God's rather than allow him to be overcome."—Testimonies, people and walk by our side, to strengthen our hands in vol. 7, p. 17. And as David said, "The angel of the Lord the struggle for life. If we understood better the solicitous encampeth round about them that fear him, and de- care of these untiring servants of God, we would know livereth them" (Ps. 34:7). something of what it means to dwell in heavenly places The angels are always close by us. Yet they do "always while walking in this world below. behold the face of my Father which is in heaven." So we The Angel Watcher by Our Side see that the angels are working for us on earth, where we must face trial and temptation, but they are also at By your side, dear friend, is an angel watcher even now, work for us in heaven. This unselfish messenger of God has been stationed at His post of duty by a kind Providence which seeks to A Theater Unto Angels accustom you to the companionship of heavenly creatures This world has its theaters, with actors and actresses, so that you will be prepared to live in the holy at- who perform before hundreds and thousands of men and mosphere of heaven. And when life's testing is over and women. But Christians are, as Paul said, made "a theatre you have been found faithful, you will someday meet unto . . . angels" (1 Cor. 4:9, margin). Through the eye your guardian angel face to face. of faith we discern the presence of holy beings about us, Day by day you may be preparing for heaven if you who are aware of all that we do. How solemn is the will yield your life to the guiding influence of these dedi. thought that we live and move in their company. All cated watchers. As they minister to us their one great things are naked and open unto the eyes of these guardi- purpose is to glorify God by helping the church to ans of our destiny, these heavenly watchers. prepare for the final testing. Every day we may have their Said the wise man, "Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy presence with us, as Mrs. E. G. White once wrote: flesh to sin . . . before the angel" (Eccl. 5:6). Our words "When you rise in the morning, do you feel your helpless, justify or condemn us in the judgment, for the angels ness and your need of strength from God? and do you humbly, have an accurate record of our thoughts and our words. heartily make known your wants to your heavenly Father? If It is the work of the angels to record the activities of so, angels mark your prayers, and if these prayers have not gone forth out of feigned lips, when you are in danger of God's saints so that in the judgment, when verdicts are unconsciously doing wrong and exerting an influence which rendered, God will have all the facts and thus be prepared will lead others to do wrong, your guardian angel will be by to make a wise and fair decision in each case. your side, prompting you to a better course, choosing your In the writings of the Spirit of prophecy much is said words for you, and influencing your actions."—Testimonies, concerning the ministry of angels. We are told that these vol. 3, pp. 363, 364. heavenly watchers have an accurate record of all acts of But we are also told: dishonesty, every departure from virtue's path, the accusa- "If you feel in no danger, and if you offer no prayer for help tions of faultfinders, and all forgetfulness of the Saviour's and strength to resist temptations, you will be sure to go claims. All minor transactions that reveal perversity of astray; your neglect of duty will be marked in the book of God character, secret sins and artful dissemblings, and unful- in heaven, and you will be found wanting in the trying day." filled duties to God and man are known to them, even —Ibid., p. 364. D. A. 13. NOVEMBER 19, 1953 13 News From the World Field

a number of well-qualified men, but when Faculty of the CME School of Medicine the school was surveyed in 1951, certain specific weaknesses in this particular area By W. E. Macpherson, M.D., President were pointed out. When this was brought to the attention of the Board of Trustees and of the General Conference Com- mittee, serious study was given to the A fundamental objective in the estab- quires such a large clinical faculty is that matter. As a result, an action was taken lishment of the School of Medicine within students receive most of their instruction to the effect that "the College of Medical the College of Medical Evangelists was on hospital wards and in the outpatient Evangelists continue to make available to make it possible for its graduates to clinic in small groups of from four to to the young people of the Seventh-day meet the professional and legal require- six. In general, each group needs one or Adventist Church a medical and dental ments for the practice of medicine in the more teachers each day. Because so many education in a denominational school that United States and in other countries of of the teachers volunteer their services is fully approved and accredited, accord- the world, and thereby to assist in these and teach limited periods of time without ing to the instruction from the Lord countries in the work of the church. There pay, the clinical faculty is considerably through His servant." is no legitimate substitute for an ade- larger than it would be if all teachers were quate faculty, adequate facilities, and an full time with the school and thereby on Because of the necessity to strengthen acceptable curriculum that meet the re- the pay roll. Nevertheless, there is a full- the faculty, a further action was taken "to instruct the college administration to quirements of accrediting bodies and of time faculty, particularly in the major secure qualified Seventh-day Adventists the laws that regulate medical practice. teaching departments, which is composed to head all departments of the School of Because the School of Medicine began of Seventh-day Adventists who accept at a time when the American Medical their appointments as devoted workers Medicine, if at all possible, but, failing Association, through its Council on Medi- in the cause of God and who are well in this, that the president be authorized, as an emergency measure, until such time cal Education, was in the process of elevat- qualified professionally for their assign- as the positions can be filled by qualified ing the standards of medical education ments. in the United States and thereby of Seventh-day Adventists, to engage non- initiating moves that caused many of the Non-Adventist Faculty Members Adventists who have the required educa- weaker schools of medicine to close, it tional and experience qualifications, Also, it is a well-recognized fact that whose characters are above reproach, and was difficult for this new school to obtain during all the years of its existence, the sufficient recognition to open its doors, who will work in harmony with the prin- college has never been able to obtain an ciples and purposes of CME, to head and with the increasing upgrading in the adequate number of qualified teachers in field of medical education, to maintain certain departments at Loma Linda." the preclinical departments. During re- itself within the group of accredited insti- Because Seventh-day Adventists were cent years these departments have been tutions. not available for all such positions, up In those early days there were relatively greatly strengthened by the addition of to the moment two non-Adventists who few Seventh-day Adventist doctors who were qualified and available for faculty appointments. Therefore, it was neces- sary to appoint to the faculty a number of men and women who, although not mem- bers of the church, were outstanding in the profession and interested in what the College of Medical Evangelists was attempting to do. As the years have passed and the school has grown, there are now over 250 Seventh-day Adventists who are members of the faculty of the School of Medicine. Nevertheless, since its begin- ning, the school has been required to have a relatively large number of nonchurch members on its faculty, and it has been privileged to receive the help given by these men and women, many of whom City-wide Evangelistic Campaign in Winnipeg have given more years of service than any other member of the faculty. It is a The evangelistic effort being conducted by thousand listeners are being visited by the well-accepted fact that without their help Clifford A. Reeves in the Dominion Theatre, workers. Assisting Elder Reeves are Laverle the School of Medicine could not have Winnipeg, Canada, opened Sunday, Septem- Cummings, song leader; Daniel Skoretz, in- come into existence and could not have ber 13, with a good attendance. After the lec- tern; C. G. Samograd, Ukrainian minister; ture was given to a packed house, the audi- Herbert Eslinger, German minister, and Mrs. continued in its operation. ence filed out and another audience that had Reeves as Bible instructor. Shown above is A great majority of these who are not been waiting outside moved into the theater. the symphonic choir that contributes greatly church members are volunteer teachers on The second Sunday night the crowd was so to the success of these meetings in the wheat the faculty in the clinical departments. A large that many had to find a seat on the capital of the world. reason why the School of Medicine re- stairs in the aisles of the theater. About one C. A. REEVES, Evangelist. 14 REVIEW AND HERALD meet the requirements for temporary ap- pointments as stated in the foregoing action have been secured. Plans are under way whereby a third man may be em- ployed later. Although non-Adventist faculty mem- bers have always been in the majority, the proportion of Adventists has signifi- cantly increased from approximately 33 per cent in 1923 to 42 per cent in 1953. Also, it is of interest to note that the Adventist faculty personnel has increased from approximately 33 in 1915 to 250 in 1953. This evidence should satisfactorily refute any opinion that there is a trend in the direction of adding non-Adventist faculty members to the exclusion of Ad- ventists. If there is a trend, it is in the reverse direction. The fact that the College of Medical Evangelists is operated by Seventh-day Adventists as an integral part of a great Faculty members of Newbold College in England. Front row, left to right: Miss B. Morgan, Mrs. D. E. Watson, Miss A. Blackburn. Back row, left to right: A. W. Lethbridge, E. B. Phillips, H. A. Crosker, work and a great cause, the objectives of F. Wood, J. D. Brailsforth, D. R. Throsselt Dr. P. T. Gibbs Dr. P. P. Schuil, R. W. Scarr, which are in the over-all interests of man- W. R. French, W. R. A. Madgwicis. kind, needs no defense. Nevertheless, it isolation, progress along this line has A Senior College for is well to recognize that there is no honest been slower than in many of the other substitute for the best that is known in cities of Western Germany. With the Northern Europe medicine and in medical education, and financial help received from our General By L. Mark Hamilton that we must honestly and conscientiously Conference Rehabilitation Fund, our peo- do our best toward reaching these goals Secretary, Department of Education, ple have recently been able to erect five Northern European Division in the operation of the College of Medical new church buildings. This has brought Evangelists. a great blessing to them and to the cause "For I know the thoughts that I think of God in this large and thickly popu- toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of lated city. peace, and not of evil, to give you an West Berlin Conference The Berlin Conference has 72 churches, expected end" (Jer. 29:11). It was from Session with a combined membership of 4,768. these inspired words that E. B. Rudge, Most of these churches are meeting in secretary of the Northern European Divi- By A. V. Olson very poor and inadequate quarters, but sion, addressed the students and members with so much of the city in ruins, they are of the faculty and board of trustees of The Berlin Conference met in session thankful to have anything at all. Newbold Missionary College on Wednes- in Berlin, Germany, September 10-13. During the two-year period of 1951 day evening, September 16, 1953. This Except on Sabbath, all the services were and 1952 there were received into the historic occasion marked the opening con- held in our commodious church building, fold, by baptism and vote, 477 new mem- vocation of the first school year of this the Advent House, which seats nearly bers. They are hoping, praying, and training school in England as the senior twelve hundred. At many of the services working for a much more abundant har- educational institution of the Northern the attendance exceeded the seating vest for the present two-year period. European Division. capacity. The Sabbath meetings were It had been planned to hold a session Stressing the last phrase of the text, held in a large rented hall seating twenty- of the East German Union Conference in Elder Rudge emphasized the events that five hundred. This proved entirely too conjunction with the Berlin Conference, had brought the college to this "expected small, and an overflow meeting had to but because of conditions and circum- end" of a wider sphere of usefulness. He be arranged for in a nearby hall. stances beyond our control, this plan pointed out, however, that the expecta- West Berlin is a veritable island. could not be carried out. Nevertheless, tions of God and the growing needs of the Though belonging to the Western Zone, quite a large number of workers and work made the new senior college only it is completely surrounded by the East- members from various parts of this large the beginning of a new day of opportu- ern, or Russian, Zone. Because of this union were at the meeting. It was a joy nity for training an ever-widening stream it can have no commercial dealings with to see them, to feel the warmth of their of youth to serve the cause of God both the people of the adjacent countryside, love for God, and to witness their ardor in the mission fields and at home. a situation that constitutes a heavy blow for His cause. to its trade. It also leaves the city in a During the four-year period, 1949-1952, Months of Planning rather precarious situation, owing to the there were 5,007 new converts baptized Behind this pleasant and happy occa- fact that all of its food, fuel, and other throughout the union. At the close of sion lay months of work and planning supplies must be brought by truck or 1952 the union reported 389 churches, for an institution that could serve the train through the Russian Zone from the with a total membership of 19,987. Dur- needs of Advent youth, from fifteen west. Even the milk is usually several days ing the quadrennial period twenty-eight sovereign national states and colonial de- old before it reaches the homes in West new chapels were built. The old people's pendencies that comprise the division Berlin. There is no lack of food at pres- home, the sanitarium, and the seminary territory. In counsel with union confer- ent, however, or other commodities. All at Friedensau are all operating success- ence administrators and educational lead- who have the necessary funds can obtain fully. ers, the members of the faculty have out- everything they need. God is watching over His people and lined courses of study that, in addition Much has been accomplished by the His work in every land. We have reason to preparing ministers and Bible instruc- people of West Berlin in their efforts to praise His holy name. We hope soon tors, will train stenographers, accountants, to rebuild the city, but because of its to see the redeemed gathered home. administrators, teachers, and other quail- NOVEMBER 19, 1 9 5 3 15 fled personnel to man the diverse and urgently needed administration and class- of the Congo, nearly every night I have far-flung activities that play an important room unit to be followed by the construc- slept under several wool blankets, and part in the promulgation of the third tion of a men's residence hall adjacent most of the time I have been thankful angel's message. to the administration building. As soon for heavy underwear and sweater, and on as possible light industries consistent with several occasions a wool-lined topcoat Advantages of Location sound and stable planning are to be estab- has been a welcome companion. Although the college is in the rural lished, to provide a growing opportunity To be fair I should make it clear that beauty of the Berkshire hills, overlooking for profitable employment of student most of my present visit to Africa has the valley of the Thames and the royal labor. The college already has a fine dairy been during the subcontinent winter, and town of Windsor, yet it is within an hour's herd, excellent greenhouses, and a thriv- that this has been an unusually cold journey of central London. This makes it ing young orchard, with nearly seventy winter in the Union of South Africa and possible for ministerial students and Bible acres of fine farmland. the Rhodesias. But here in Equatorial instructor trainees who are presently en- A record enrollment of 115 students Africa there is not so great a variation rolled at the college to secure practical heard Principal W. R. A. Madgwick read between summer and winter, and it is experience of the highest order through a cabled message of greetings and good pleasantly cool more often than it is un- association with George E. Vandeman wishes from the division president, A. F. bearably hot. and his associates at the new evangelistic Tarr, who was in America at the time. Of I have lived fourteen years in Africa center on Regent Street in the heart of this large number of Advent youth more previously and traveled extensively in downtown London. It is planned to take than thirty came from the continent and South Africa, the Rhodesias, Angola, the fullest advantage of the wonderful the mission territories attached to the Congo, Nyasaland, Tanganyika, and into training opportunities that will be avail- division. Mozambique, Uganda, and Kenya, and I able through the integration of the work can never recall in any of those countries in the classroom with the practical experi- enduring heat and humidity comparable ence that such an arrangement affords. Shivering at the Equator to many places in the United States. Please remember that in Africa most of Present at the opening convocation By L. L. Moffitt were three additions to the faculty, who the hot spots are not always hot, and that year in and year out most of Africa has a bring to the new institution a wealth of Here I am at the Rwesse Mission in the cooler summer climate than many parts experience and training. Two of them, Eastern Congo. The equator runs through of America. W. R. French, veteran Bible teacher, and this mission just a few yards from where P. T. Gibbs, generously lent by Em- I am writing. The altitude of this mission, manuel Missionary College, came from I am told, is between seven and eight America to help during these initial thousand feet. Each evening, I enjoy Voice of Prophecy months. The third, P. P. Schuil, has been sitting around a crackling fire in the Contacts in Northern principal of the Netherlands Union spacious fireplace in the living room. At School, and now joins the staff as pro- night I sleep under several wool blankets. Europe fessor of modern languages. In the future The church was cold on Sabbath as a By G. D. King development of the teaching staff the raw wind blew down from the glacier- board plans to make the faculty truly clad Ruwenzori Mountains, called an- In the Northern European Division representative of the division field that ciently by the Greek geographer Ptolemy, nine Bible correspondence schools, using it serves by adding outstanding educators the Mountains of the Moon. These seven different languages, have been en- from the various unions as rapidly as they glaciers are in a direct line only about gaged in an unusual and productive form can be developed and matured. forty miles from Rwesse. As we came out of evangelism for the past five years. Dur- The over-all plan for the development of the church at the close of the after- ing this period at least 2,500 souls have of the physical plant, recently adopted by noon meeting, the clouds had lifted, and been baptized and about $63,000 has been the board, calls for the erection of an we had a clear view of the Ruwenzories. received in gifts from interested students. The sight of the During the first six months of 1953 glaciers, accented by approximately 10,000 students have been the cold wind, sent enrolled, and 7,500 have completed the a shiver down my courses. Most encouraging of all is the spine and caused me fact that about 350 persons have been to pull my scarf baptized who were originally reached around my neck and through our Voice of Prophecy contacts. button my overcoat In Britain this witness has penetrated a little tighter. No, within the walls of prisons, where men I am not in Green- have been won and added to the church. land or Alaska. This Recently a letter was received from South is Africa—equatorial Wales indicating that a group of miners, Africa! working underground, listened regularly To many, Africa during their meal period to the British is synonymous with Voice of Prophecy program broadcast scorching deserts or from Luxembourg. These underground steaming jungles. On workers are faithful students of the cor- this trip I have now respondence course. been in Africa from In Fleet Street, London, the heart of the middle of June the British newspaper world, news re- to almost the middle porters are listening to our radio pro- of September, and I gram, and they have expressed their ap- have not once had preciation of the high tone and devo- occasion to wear my tional quality of the program. lightweight suit. Such contacts mean much as we seek From Cape Town to to break down the conservative attitudes Alexandra Glacier, Ruwenzori, Central Africa, seen from mission station. the northeast corner found in many European countries. 16 REVIEW AND HERALD centage relation to their membership. The winter months bring not only severe weather but also continual dark- ness. Even in late summer their day enjoys a very limited number of hours of light. This matter of sunlight and the time of sunset plays a rather important part in all their planning and living. To enable them to have this information readily available, they have printed on the inside cover of every Sabbath School Lesson Quarterly sunset tables for all the year for ten different areas in Norway. Sunset Table for Hammerfest At Hammerfest we have a fine new church building. It is a neat, attractive house of worship. The sunset table for Hammerfest states that on November 6 the sun will set at 1:35 P.M. and will remain out of sight until February 6, when Workers in attendance at the Sabbath school convention held recently in Hammerfest, Norway. it will appear for a few hours, only to set again at 2:19 P.M. The day rapidly be- bath schools in their own homes, some- comes longer, however, until on May 1 we In the Land of the times for many weeks at a time. We find that the sun does not set until 9:54 Midnight Sun learned, however, that it takes more than at night, and thereafter it continues to an ordinary blizzard really to keep them shine constantly, never setting until Au- By William J. Harris from their regular Sabbath school. Thirty gust 7, when it will sink out of sight for North of the Arctic Circle, skirting the or forty degrees below zero is not too a short time only, at 10:17 P.M. lacy fringe of Norway's beautiful fjords, serious a matter; it is when a blinding This brings some inconvenience, but extends the North Norway Conference snowstorm in the midnight darkness of it does not bring any confusion as re- with nearly one thousand faithful Sabbath their long winter days makes travel on gards Sabbathkeeping. Although the sun school members. Scattered throughout this the roadway too hazardous that they are does not "set" low enough during the days scenic northland, we have about twenty- compelled to forgo meeting in the church. of the midnight sun to be obscured from five Sabbath• schools and companies. At a Those of us who live under more favor- view, it does drop down to its lowest recent annual meeting the Sabbath school able climatic conditions should be encour- point and then starts climbing upward officers and leaders met in a four-day aged to rise above the inconveniences of again. The Sabbath begins and ends when Sabbath school convention. inclement weather and demonstrate a loy- the sun has reached its lowest point on T. Torkelsen, president of this confer- alty and faithfulness in Sabbath school the horizon for that day, even though the ence, had called in all conference work- attendance such as our northern believers sun does not disappear. Our believers ers and church leaders. Both division and show who often face severe arctic cold have no difficulty in calculating the union conference brethren were with us and blinding blizzards that continue un- proper time for observing the Sabbath for this important session. E. B. Rudge, abated for many days. Their Sabbath from "sunset to sunset," and they observe the secretary for the Northern European school report showed a very commend- the Sabbath as do we who live in other Division, and Alf Lohne, president of the able figure for their attendance in per- climes. West Nordic Union, brought inspiration and helpful instruction during the meet- ing. Pastor Lohne had brought us in a powerful little Volkswagon automobile through some three thousand miles of marvelous scenery to this and two other Sabbath school conventions in Norway. We had visited Hammerfest, the northern- most city in the world, and traveled on eastward for two days to Vadso, on the eastern edge of northern Norway. Sur- prising as it may seem, Norway extends farther eastward than almost any other country of Europe. Vadso is eastward about on a line with Alexandria, Egypt. The North Norway Conference is the northernmost conference in the world. Carrying on Sabbath School in Winter Roald Guleng, the Sabbath school secre- tary for the conference, explained to me some of the problems of that interesting field. Winter's snow and arctic blizzards sometimes interfere with regular Sabbath school attendance, but through the exten- sion division plan many of our scattered or isolated believers conduct their Sab- New Adventist church in Hammerfest, Norway, the northernmost city in the world. NOVEMBER 19, 1953 17 ing reports their boys and girls brought I found that out of approximately thirty Underprivileged Children back from Mount Aetna camp? Then who were in attendance that night, four- Enjoy Adventist Camp there are the youngsters themselves. Last- teen had signed up to keep the Sabbath. ing impressions of good have been made So far thirteen have been baptized from By Cecil Coffey on their youthful minds as a result of this Bible class, and fourteen more are preparing for baptism. The Chesapeake Conference has in- character-building stories of Jesus and His love and other camp features. We thank God for the spirit of evange- augurated a new type of missionary enter- lism that prevails in our institutions. At prise that could well take hold elsewhere Newspapers in all sections of the con- ference gave prominent play to the camp, our training school at Konola, Liberia, and result in a denomination-wide pro- evangelistic work is being carried on, and gram of major consequence. It is simply in each case pointing out that local boys and girls were attending. This publicity, a large group have taken their stand for a junior camp with the customary junior Christ. Bekwai Training School in the camp features—with the exception that of course, reassured businessmen and organizations who had helped make the Gold Coast has a large group of students the juniors are not from Seventh-day Ad- who go out each week under the direction ventist homes. They are underprivileged program possible. The over-all result, conference leaders of A. M. Moyer and H. J. Welch. Many youngsters from all districts in the con- have surrendered their lives to Christ and ference. believe, will be a tremendous amount of good will generated toward Seventh-day have either been baptized or are prepar- When Adventist young people had Adventists, an outlet for missionary en- ing for baptism. finished using Mount Aetna camp, near deavor by the churches, and souls won Our Ile-Ife Mission Hospital is another Hagerstown, Maryland, this year, some for the kingdom. field of evangelistic activity. Dr. Sherman 25 counselors stayed on to welcome sev- Nagel is conducting a Bible class in the eral hundred underprivileged youngsters town of Ife, and a goodly number have who arrived for a five-day stay at the rate taken their stand for the truth. Two of 80 to 135 each week. And, surprisingly The Light Shines in West branch Sabbath schools are being con- enough, within a few hours most of them Africa ducted by the nurses of that institution. were reacting to the whole program just Thousands of tracts and Signs of the as Seventh-day Adventist youngsters do. (Continued from page 1) Times are given out to the patients who The boys and girls came to camp all-out evangelism. Other fields will carry come in for treatment. through a cooperative plan worked out on a similar program at different times, At our Nigerian Training College at by the conference and civic leaders in when the efforts will fit in with the cli- Ihie a similar spirit is manifest. The stu- the cities from which the youth were matic changes in their districts. dents go out evenings and weekends to drawn. The prison work here in Accra is going hold Bible studies and evangelistic meet- Lists of underprivileged youth were on well. D. L. Chappell, the publishing ings, and scores arc being won for Christ. secured from welfare agencies, church secretary now on furlough, is sponsoring An effort was recently held in the new and civic leaders, and governmental or- this work. After he left for furlough, G. L. Forsythe Memorial church, which is on ganizations. The parents of the young Anniss, the union treasurer, sponsored it the college campus. people were visited by Adventist workers for a while. Since they are both out of the J. Adeoye has conducted several series who explained what the camp was all field now, it is being cared for by H. S. of meetings in Lagos, West Nigeria, dur- about. Then, for each youngster admitted Pearce, the manager of the press. In the ing the past eighteen months. He has a from a given district, the district pastor prison 125 or more attend the Sabbath goodly number preparing for baptism in solicited local businessmen for seven dol- school regularly. Several of them are pre- that great city. In the East Nigeria Mis- lars to cover food costs. Dorcas Societies paring for baptism. sion the laymen are winning hundreds in the churches provided necessary sup- I have had a real thrill the last year to Christ in addition to the many won to plies, including bedding, toothbrushes, and a half in conducting a Bible class in the Lord by the evangelists. More than soap, et cetera. And the conference pro- the Accra community center. It is con- eleven hundred persons were baptized in vided the camp facilities and personnel ducted more or less on the basis of a this field last year. needed to run it. school. With a small group it gives me a The workers in the Ivory Coast Mis- Plan Enlarged This Year chance to do a great deal of personal work. sion are on fire for God. G. M. ElIstrom I recently presented the Sabbath truth in is holding evangelistic meetings in Abi- T. V. Zytkoskee, Chesapeake Confer- my third series of studies. I thank God djan, the capital, and J. R. Buzenet is ence Missionary Volunteer secretary, orig- that when I looked over the decision cards, holding regular studies at our new Bouake inated the plan and was camp director. He and C. V. Anderson, conference presi- dent, had tried the plan on an experi- mental basis the year before. It worked so well that they decided to enlarge it this year. Included in an average day's activities were flag-raising ceremonies, various handcraft classes, camperaft, nature study, swimming instruction by qualified Red Cross water-safety directors, health talks, and character-building periods. When a mission story was told the youngsters were just as wide-eyed as Adventist juniors would have been. Elder Zytkoskee says the camp has done much to enlighten leading citizens in all sections of the conference as to the soundness of the Adventists' program for youth. And who can tell how many Underprivileged children in attendance at special camp at Mount Aetna Junior campground, near Hagerstown, parental hearts were warmed by the glow- Maryland, as they line up for dinner. 18 REVIEW AND HERALD headquarters. A new day is dawning in the Ivory Coast. A strong wave of evangelism is sweep- ing across north Nigeria. The pagan peo- ple around our new mission hospital at Jengre are responding in larger, numbers than ever before to the gospel message. This country is largely Mohammedan, and in many places we cannot work freely, but we thank God for the response in the areas in which we can work. Our funds and our laborers are entirely too in- adequate to do the task that we have before us. In Liberia the new church at Monrovia has just been dedicated. William V. S. Tubman, president of Liberia, came out to give the address. Though he is a Meth- odist himself, he stated before the many denominational leaders assembled at that time that there was one point upon which we are absolutely right, and that is the question of the Sabbath. Statements like that mean much from the president of the republic. C. D. Henri, the mission presi- Colporteurs and colporteur leaders in attendance at British Guiana colporteur institute, May 3-10, 1953. dent, is doing an excellent job in follow- ing up the interest that has been created A full program of meetings for the Colporteur Institute in by this opening. He is holding meetings children, the youth, and the adults was twice weekly in the church. He reports an planned, and the large attendance at all British Guiana the services gave evidence of the fact that excellent attendance. The Konola Train- By C. Dirgoonanan ing School is another center of strong the campers had assembled for more than the enjoyment of social intercourse; they Secretary, Publishing Department evangelistic effort. A large number from British Guiana Mission a newly entered tribe have taken their were there earnestly to seek and to lay stand for God. hold of the blessings that God was anxious The spacious Georgetown church in In the difficult field of Sierra Leone, to bestow on them. British Guiana was the center of attrac- D. J. Clarke is working strenuously in an Besides the local conference workers, tion for our colporteur convention. effort to win souls. He is laboring in each of whom carried some responsibility Thirty-one colporteurs and many church Freetown, holding meetings in the church in connection with the conduct of the members participated in this institute. weekly and also in the homes of the peo- camp, there were present, to bear the The ideal location of the church, together ple. He reports a keen interest. main burden of the meetings, R. R. with fair weather for most of the week, Yes, the field is white unto harvest. Figuhr, E. E. Roenfelt, R. M. Whitsett, helped to make the convention a grand Will you not join with us in praying that and Louise Meyer, from the General Con- success. God will pour out His Holy Spirit upon ference; and L. C. Evans and several of J. C. Culpepper, the Inter-American West Africa. the departmental leaders, from the South- Division secretary, who preached on two western Union. R. L. Odom, recently occasions, spoke of the power of the gos- returned from the Philippines, was pres- pel, and cited several instances of how the The Texico Camp ent during the last weekend. printed page was used by God in convert- To the various appeals that were made ing many souls. Our colporteurs greatly Meeting for the support of the work, both at home enjoyed studying the different steps in By Erwin E. Roenfelt and in the foreign fields, our people re- Christian salesmanship given by Elder sponded generously. On the second Sab- Culpepper. G. C. Osgood also assisted in The attendance at the Texico Con- bath of the camp the sum of eighteen the instruction. ference camp meeting was said to be a hundred dollars was given toward the V. T. Boyce, the secretary-treasurer and record one. Our members came in from improvement of the academy, besides the Book and Bible House manager, spoke near and far, from every section of this offerings that were given for other pur- about the colporteurs' relationship to the extensive conference. The meeting was poses. Bible House and the great importance of held August 6-15 on the campus of the It is always a source of satisfaction to being debt free. Sandia View Academy at Sandoval, New see young men growing and developing Mexico. The weather during the camp in the work and taking their places in the Sabbath Symposium was most pleasant, the days being clear, ranks of the ministers of the church. During the symposium on Sabbath sunny, and warm and the nights delight- Much pleasure, therefore, came to those evening, many of our believers enjoyed fully cool. who attended the impressive ordination listening to another chapter from the acts The Sandia View Academy is on the service that was conducted during the of our colporteurs in British Guiana. The fringe of the desert about fifteen miles camp meeting, in which two young men, experiences related showed God's guiding from the nearest city. The desert stillness Carlos Ayala and Carl Rose, were or- hand, which has attended the work of pervades the place, and because of the dained to the gospel ministry. our literature evangelists. clearness of the air, the heavens seem to M. D. Howard, the president of the We thank God for our loyal band of hang low, so low, in fact, that at night Texico Conference, together with the colporteurs, who not only reached and one is tempted to reach up in an endeavor workers and church members, left the passed their goal of twenty thousand dol- to pluck the stars from the sky. It is an camp resolved, under the blessing of God, lars for 1952 but have also been very suc- ideal place for communion with God and to make the next year the best in the cessful in winning souls to the message. for the enjoyment of Christian fellowship. history of the conference. In this connection I would like to NOVEMBER 19, 1953 19 mention the name of Carnegie Serieux, CME School of Medicine, eighty-one members, is now more than who, during the past, ten years of his col- one year past its internship. Sixty members porteur work, has won a total of fifty-six Class of 1952 are outside California. To date this is souls to Christ. By Carl Sundin by far the largest proportion of a lass As we face the unfinished task of warn- Associate Secretary, Medical Department to settle in practice outside California. ing the four hundred thousand judgment- General Conference Furthermore, eighteen members of the bound souls scattered in this vast territory class have expressed themselves as desir- of eighty-three thousand square miles, we The readers of the REVIEW AND HERALD ous of accepting mission appointment. solicit the prayers of all our faithful be- will appreciate a brief report of some Two practicing in California are among lievers. significant trends among the graduates this number, which in effect further re- of the College of Medical Evangelists as duces the California group. Nine either revealed by the records of the Medical are in a mission station or are under Department extension office. appointment for mission service. This is Baltimore Evangelistic One of the problems of the denomina- a most encouraging trend in the right Meetings tion has been the proper distribution of direction. the medical graduates of the College of Please pray for these faithful workers By R. E. Libby Medical Evangelists. Of the 2,408 living as they seek to give the message of truth through the ministry of healing. For tile third year in succession evan- graduates, 1,436 are practicing in Califor- gelisnalas come to the city of Baltimore, nia, is reported that a few years ago Maryland. Under the name the Prophetic more than 90 per cent of one graduating Crusade the gospel is once again sound- class began practice in California. An Interview With ing to the people of this large Eastern Among many factors contributing to India's Minister of metropolis. M. K. Eckenroth, of the Theo- this situation were two problems the Defense logical Seminary, and the Chesapeake students faced. One of these was the Conference pastors in the area make up large expense involved in taking the By William H. Bergherm, Secretary the working force for this campaign. medical course. The student was glad to International Service Commission accept help in defraying these expenses, The meetings were held in the down- which assistance came in many instances town Lyric Theater for four Sunday In India, events of greatest magnitude from California physicians. This meant are taking place. The India of Mahatma nights, after which they were transferred that there was an obligation to the assist- for the remainder of the fall season to Gandhi is today a changing India. Stirred ing physicians. Another factor arose im- by a deep conviction that their country, the new First church at 5110 Frederick mediately after his internship, when the Avenue. now free, must be delivered from weak- shortage of funds and large debts forced ness and made strong, the National Gov- A. R. Appel, returned missionary from the graduate into practice in close prox- ernment of India recently announced the Southern Asia, is the musical director for imity to the college to preclude a larger formation of an Auxiliary Territorial the Prophetic Crusade. S. L. Dombrosky, debt in connection with moving. These Army of able-bodied Indians between the pastor of Baltimore's First Seventh-day two problems militated against a proper ages of eighteen and forty to be drilled Adventist church, is the managing direc- distribution of these medical workers. without arms in "military training with- tor of these meetings. These problems were brought to the out liability for military service." The series began September 20 with the attention of the General Conference, and That we might ascertain the real im- topic, "Searching for Security," explain- a policy was voted by which the local plication and meaning of this important ing that the only way for world peace is conferences might provide loans during announcement, R. J. Ritchie, Medical through Jesus. The second subject for the the junior, senior, and intern year, and Cadet secretary of the Southern Asia following week was "The ABC's of De- assist the young doctor in setting up Division, requested an interview with the liverance," emphasizing astronomy, the practice. This policy has been in operation Acting Minister of Defense at New Delhi, Bible, and Christ as a source of hope for several years. The influence of this pro- the Honorable Mahavir Tyagi. We were a better tomorrow. gram is beginning to be felt in a wider granted an interview for fifteen minutes Associated with Elder Eckenroth are distribution of these graduates. in this gentleman's palatial office. Actu- men from the Seminary, who follow up The class of 1952 is the first class that ally, we spent nearly an hour. Mr. Tyagi the interest received as part of their took advantage of this loan plan to any received us most cordially. course of study. significant extent. This class, numbering The program this gentleman is now Seminary Students Help in Effort setting up in India is one that should receive the support of Seventh-day Ad- One of the special features of the ventists. When Mr. Tyagi told us his meetings is the Bible course conducted Vacation Bible School, Auxiliary National Cadet Corps had as along with them. Each week lessons are Madison, Tennessee its primary motive to "build up the youth given to those who ask to take part. Les- mentally, morally, and physically, to make sons are finished during the week and During last summer A. 0. Dart, Southern them good and disciplined citizens by brought to the theater to be graded, and Union family life and child guidance coun- developing their character and capacity new lessons are received at that time. God selor, conducted a vacation Bible school for leadership," we were glad to be able is using every means to save men and in the Boulevard church in Madison, Tennessee. Attendance reached a peak of to point out to him the work of our women as we near the close of time. 225 children, many of whom were from non- Medical Cadet Corps. Mrs. White states that Baltimore is one Adventist homes, making this the largest of When he continued by pointing out the of the large cities in which the gospel such schools ever conducted by the denom- second and third objectives; namely, the should be proclaimed with power. "There ination. development of patriotism and team is evangelistic work to be done in . . . Associated with Elder Dart were E. C. spirit, again we were able to assure Mr. Baltimore and in the many other large Banks, professor of evangelism, Southern Tyagi that our objectives for Adventist cities of the South and the East."—Evan- Missionary College; his students in field youth were similar. On the fourth point, evangelism; the local pastor, A. D. Burch; gelism, p. 397. other conference workers; and volunteer the teaching of the dignity of labor, we We thank God for the privilege of workers from nearby churches. stated that the educational system of all extending to the millions in these large A. D. BURCH, Pastor, our schools in India had been based cities the gospel of Christ. Madison, Tennessee. squarely on that principle for years. 20 REVIEW AND HERALD Aids to Daily Daviiota- During 1954

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ORDER OF YOUR BOOK AND BIBLE HOUSE REVIEW AND HERALD PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION, WASHINGTON 12, D.C. NOVEMBER 19, 1953 21 When we finally took our leave of the ing its corps, which will point the way Sunday, at 11 A.M.; 3:30 P.M.; and 7:30 Honorable Minister of Defense that for other schools to follow. The brethren P.M. Wednesday evenings are given over morning, we had become deeply im- feel here is a program they can support. to giant Bible classes on the book of pressed by this gentleman's high ideals. For many years India was thought by Revelation, and Friday evenings have His printed circulars, emphasizing mass many to be outside the possibility of a seen capacity crowds listening to timely physical training, mass drill, route military draft. Its numbers were too great, youth topics. marches, team games, good citizenship, its resources too small. But today the • September 24 was Ingathering field first aid, sanitation and hygiene, social spirit of nationalism, the eagerness for day at Columbia Academy. A grand total service, and manual labor for the youth military defense in times of world rear- of $1,002.10 was reported. of India presented a plan in which our mament, is strong everywhere. There is • Sunday night, October 18, was the own Indian youth could participate. really no place today where our youth are opening of a series of meetings held by The Southern Asia Division is now safe from the preparations for war. There N. R. Johnson in the Columbian Club laying its plans looking forward to the is no nation that does not sense its need of Hall in Boise, Idaho. Despite the rainy weather, there, was a full house. establishing of Medical Cadet Corps in strength for the defense of its borders. all its high schools and colleges. Spicer The lesson is apparent for all of us, and • October 4 marked the opening date of College, under the leadership of Prof. may God help us to learn how to prepare the Centralia, Washington, evangelistic our youth for what is before them. effort. The evangelistic company is com- I. D. Higgins, is enthusiastically organiz- posed of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon K. Walter, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Lewis, and Mrs. Allen Olmstead. wimp Pacific Union • Students who spent the summer in col- porteur work in the Northern California Brief Current News Conference signed up 1,465 persons for Bible correspondence lessons as they worked. Three were baptized as a result of these contacts. A total of $31,013.29 worth of literature was sold. OVERSEAS • In September W. G. Ambler baptized • The Hawaiian Mission Academy has 4 into the Otego, New York, church, and South American Division enrolled 216 students this fall. New teach- G. H. Greene baptized 13, who joined ers added to the academy staff include • Juan Arauzo, one of the evangelistic the Perrysburg and Randolph, New York, Elmer J. Digneo, principal; Mrs. Joyce workers of the Peru Mission, has recently churches. Digneo, registrar; John Smith, dean of begun a series of public meetings in the • B. F. Perez, Spanish speaker for the boys; Mrs. Isabelle Smith, dean of girls. city of Celendin, in the northern part of Voice of Prophecy, held an evangelistic In the elementary division, B. R. Ritz, Peru. He reports that between 400 and 500 series in the new Spanish church in the Miss Edna Ishikawa, and Mrs. Elvena are attending these meetings, and a good Bronx the first two weeks in November. Lashier have been added to the teaching harvest of souls is expected. Meetings have been conducted each Sun- force. The elementary enrollment is 292. • At the new church recently opened in day night by Manuel Lopez in the Span- Southern Union Chimbote, Peru, J. P. Ramos reports 300 ish Bronx church and by H. S. Mendez in attendance for his series of meetings. in the Spanish Manhattan church. • On Sabbath, October 17, the Seventh- day Adventist members in Lexington, Indications point to a good baptism at the Central Union close of this series. North Carolina, were organized into a • The Missouri Conference welcomes church, with a charter membership of 33. • During the first eight months of 1953, Elder and Mrs. W. R. Dennis and their R. K. Cemer and Brother and Sister R. H. 600 major operations were performed by family. Elder Dennis will be in the Mis- Hooper conducted an effort in this city Dr. Howard C. Smith at the Juliaca Clinic, sionary Volunteer and educational depart- during the summer. As a result 19 persons Juliaca, Peru. Dr. Smith is the new med- ments, the same capacity he held recently were baptized. C. H. Lauda, president of ical director of the Juliaca Clinic, and in the Kansas Conference. the Carolina Conference, assisted by R. K. associated with him is Dr. Teodoro Ze- Cemer, officiated at the organization. garra, who recently graduated from Loma • Mrs. Adell Rosenberg, a Bible worker in the Southern California Conference, • Warren T. Skilton, of the Florida Con- Linda Medical School and returned to his ference, has accepted a call to the Georgia- homeland of Peru. has accepted the call to connect with the Colorado Conference. Her field of labor Cumberland Conference as pastor of the • The River Plate College at Puiggari, for the present will be Loveland. Brunswick, Georgia, district. Argentina, reports that 23 will graduate • R. B. Thurmon, assisted by Brother this fall, and that for the coming summer North Pacific Union and Sister Maurice Abbott and later by vacation 68 young men and 12 young • Paving the way for a new type of Brother and Sister Raymond Woolsey, women are making plans to enter the evangelism in the Pacific Northwest, the conducted an effort in Bay Minette, colporteur work to earn their scholarships Stone Tower Evangelistic Center in Port- Alabama, this past summer, as a result for the coming year. Among the 330 en- land, Oregon, which will also serve as of which 11 were baptized. This opens rolled students are to be found young the home of the Central church, was com- up another dark county in the Alabama- people from every republic in South pleted a few weeks ago. The plan is for Mississippi Conference. On October 3 America. rotating evangelistic teams to hold series I. M. Evans, president of the conference, NORTH AMERICA of meetings in the center at regular inter- organized the Bay Minette group into a vals, making it a recognized stronghold church. Including the 11 baptized here, Atlantic Union for evangelism in the Portland area. Fea- Elder Thurmon reports 28 baptized in the Mobile district so far this year. • A dedication service was held at the turing a beautiful, modernistic design, Lincolnville, Maine, church on October the new center will seat approximately 10. Taking part in the service were R. W. 1,300, with ample facilities for an over- Moore, conference president; P. I. Nos- flow audience in the rooms below. worthy, conference treasurer; J. W. Wood, • R. Allan Anderson, secretary of the Church Calendar for 1953 under whose pastorate the church build- Ministerial Association, is conducting a ing was acquired; W. R. Lesher, present series of meetings in Portland. His associ- Nov. 7-28 Review and Herald Campaign pastor; and D. I. Shaw. The history of ate is Ben Glanzer. Other assistants in- Nov. 14-21 Week of Prayer and Sacrifice Nov. 21 Week of Sacrifice Offering the church group was presented by Mrs. clude several visiting overseas workers. Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Day Mark Hills. Three identical meetings are held each Dec. 26 13th Sab. Off. (Australasian Inter-Union) 22 REVIEW AND HERALD

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NOVEMBER 19, 1953 23 Items of Special Interest

Week of Sacrifice Offering Miami, Florida, left October 22 for "Land has been purchased in Pusan Montemorelos, Mexico. Mr. Midkiff is for a new hospital, and when more funds This issue of the REVIEW should reach to be manager of the print shop at the are in hand they plan to start building. our members during the Week of Prayer Montemorelos Vocational and Profes- They have also purchased a lot in Pusan and on the eve of the taking up of the sional College. for a central church." Annual Week of Prayer and Sacrifice Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Oakes and their Offering. This is one of the most im- children Frances and William Warren, portant special offerings of the year in Jr., of Madison College, Tennessee, sailed Scandinavian Youth Join aiding the great cause that is so dear to on the S.S. Robin Locksley from New MV Legion of Honor the hearts of all of us. We pray that God York, October 26, for Capetown, South will give us all liberal hearts as we present Africa. They will connect with the In a recent letter from E. L. Minchin, our sacrificial offering to Him at the close Bugema Missionary College in Uganda. Missionary Volunteer secretary of the of this prayer season. Elder and Mrs. L. Hugh Cowles, of John Northern European Division, we note the R. H. ADAIR, Assistant Treasurer, Day, Oregon, and their children Ginevra following interesting and encouraging General Conference and Brenda Jean, sailed October 27 from words: New York on the S.S. Steel Worker for "More than 600 young people from Port Said, Egypt. They will join the Denmark and Norway gathered at our New York Transportation workers in the Egypt Mission, Elder most inspiring and spiritual Norwegian Office New Address Cowles to serve as an evangelist. camp. It was a strongly spiritual camp, W. P. BRADLEY with youth evangelistic meetings every The new address of the New York night. Considerable publicity was given transportation office of the General Con- in the press. At this and all the other ference is: Southern Rhodesia Mission Scandinavian camps the MV Legion of 246 West 69th Street, New York 23, Baptisms Honor was given special attention. Each N.Y. The telegraphic address remains day one of its phases was emphasized. unchanged, but the new telephone num- A letter from G. 0. Adams, president of It was a beautiful sight to see these con- ber is SUsquehanna 7-6322. the Southern Rhodesia Mission Field, secrated, earnesthearted youth taking Our church members who wish to send under date of October 20, says: their stand as members of the MV Legion mail to relatives and friends sailing from "The work is going forward in a strong of Honor. On Sabbath morning 51 youth New York, or for delivery to returning way in this field. This year we will bap- between the ages of 13 and 17 came for- missionaries, should make note of this tize around 1,600. Our converts should ward for baptism, the great majority of change of address. C. L. TORREY be close to 4,000. We have just concluded whom were young men." our camp meeting season, in which we E. W. DUNBAR conducted 34 camps, serving about 20,000 Recent Missionary Departures people. The natives gave more than £1,000 in offerings, in addition to the Welsh Mission News Story Miss Dorothy Rudisaile, of Louisville, Sabbath school offering. We praise the Helps Locate Lost Member Kentucky, sailed October 14 on the S.S. Lord for His continued blessing." Saturnia from New York, bound for When in Cardiff, Wales, a few weeks Naples, Italy, on her way to Addis Ababa, ago in attendance at the annual Fellow- Ethiopia, where she will teach the chil- Visiting Our Churches in ship services held for the Welsh Mission, dren of missionaries serving there. Korea I was able to place a story about this Mr. and Mrs. Octavian Socol and their Adventist church occasion in the Western children, Tavian and Judith Ann, sailed In a letter to the General Conference Mail, Cardiff's leading paper. This was from San Pedro, October 19, on the S.S. V. T. Armstrong, who has just completed quite unusual for Cardiff. Santa Juana for Lima, Peru, returning a visit to our institutions and many of our Now comes the good news from J. M. after furlough to the Inca Union Mission. churches in Korea, reports that the work Howard, president of the mission, stat- Mr. Socol is a medical laboratory tech- is onward in that field. He says: ing that he found at the church that nician and anesthetist. "I have traveled with C. W. Lee, visit- Sabbath afternoon a former isolated mem- Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Henrickson and ing all the local missions and many of ber who for several years past could not their daughter Virginia, of Spokane, the churches in Korea. We have covered be located. Elder Howard first met her Washington, left New York, October 21, a thousand miles by jeep over some rough seven years ago and later had an oc- on the S.S. Flying Cloud. They are to roads. Mrs. Armstrong has held women's casional visit with her, but she had moved connect with the Karachi Hospital in meetings in five centers. without giving her new address. The move Pakistan. "On this trip we have dedicated 8 new had brought her nearer to Cardiff. Pleased Elder and Mrs. E. C. Beck and their churches, and 7 more are under construc- and surprised to see her that day, the little daughters Jacquelyn and Nancy, of tion, so that a total of 21 new churches president inquired as to how she had Fort Worth, Texas, sailed October 22 on will have been completed this year. Bap- learned of the meeting. "Oh," she said, the S.S. Silver Oak from Wilmington, tisms for Korea will run between 800 and "I saw in a copy of today's Western Mail North Carolina, en route to Rangoon, 1,000. an article about the meetings, and I came Burma, where Elder Beck will engage in "Permission has not yet been given along." In writing me he adds, "Needless evangelistic work. for women with children to enter the to say, we are visiting her, and she is now Mr. and Mrs. Marvin C. Midkiff and country. Missionary women without chil- regularly attending the church." their daughter Marvina Carlean, of dren are allowed to enter. J. R. FERREN