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Volume 11, Number 12. PORTLAND, OREGON December, 1932.

A T R A V E L E R A N D A L L T H E P R O U D

"For behold, the day cometh that Have you read the November issue of shall burn as an oven; and all the the Friendly Endeavor? If so you know of the sailing of Laura Cammack " T H E C H R I S T M A S G I F T " proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble; and the day that com for China on October 22nd. Knowing eth shall burn them up, saith the Lord that the experiences encountered on her He was only a babe born in a stable, but wandering shepherds made Him of Hosts, that it shall leave them neither journey would be of interest to our r o o t n o r b r a n c h . " readers, the editor asked her to write t h e i r k i n g ; w i s e m e n f r o m f a r d i s t a n c e "And all the proud;" why the especial an account of her trip for us. This brought Him rich gifts: the angelic letter was mailed at Honolulu. We choir, at midnight, heralded His advent, emphasis on "all the proud?" Jesus said: "Go tell my disciples—and Peter." hope to be able to add to this in other and even God hung in the sky a new issues. The letter follows: s t a r a s a t o k e n o f H i s a r r i v a l . There was a special reason for telling Peter. But why "all the proud?" Nearing Honolulu, Oct. 26, 1932. Yes, a docile, dimpled babe, marked D e a r O n e s : for sorrow and the shame of the cross, YTiy not all the liars, or all the adul terers, or all the murderers? Those Nothing could be more pleasant than yet multitudes of longing hearts now are glaring sins and easily recognized, an ocean voyage toward China in the are gladdened because He took that sad, dark way. And well may the earth but comparatively few are guilty of sweet will of God—and I find that the committing them; but pride is a sin rest and peace found at the center of rejoice and celebrate that happy birth common to all and one of which we are God's will is mine on this trip. The day when to humble shepherds watch too often unaware. companionship of nine other mission ing their flocks on low Judean hill, rang aries in this class is a boon from Heaven out the first real Christmas message— Are you capable of being honest with as well as the fellowship I have in "ndings of great joy * to all people. yourself? If so, go down the list seri prayer with you in the homeland. For unto you is born this day in the ously, asking God to point out to you Travel brings many unexpected friend city of David a Saviour, which is Christ y o u r o v m p a r t i c u l a r f o r m o f p r i d e : ships, a joy worth having. A Chinese the Lord * Glory to God in the high pride of home, of children, family pride, boy, graduate of Whittier and a Friend, est, and on earth peace, good will pride of face, form or manner, pride of IS niy latest acquaintance. He is going towards men." The truth and beauty clothe.s or possessions, pride of intellect back as a Y. M. C. A. Secretary, so we o f t h i s j o y o u s C h r i s t m a s m e s s a g e h a v e or business ability, pride of musical have great times discussing China and abated not at all with the passing of gifts or special talents, pride of high h e r p r o b l e m s . the years, and from that day to this standing in the church, spiritual pride. m a n k i n d h a s i n o n e m a n n e r o r a n o t h e r Do you stand clear? "For behold, _ And as to seasickness—well, some day the day cometh that shall burn as an in my old age—I shall write a book on been celebrating the anniversary of the its causes and cures. It is the most birth of that babe, God's great gift to o v e n ; a n d a l l t h e p r o u d , " ( i s t h i s s i n especially abhorrent in God's eyes?) mysterious of diseases, for it gives one the world. A gift from heaven, there a feeling that it is to be chronic. I was no greater. But mankind was "yea, and all that do wickedly, shall was sure I was to be confined to my bed lost, groping in darkness, utterly fallen, burn them up, saith the Lord of hosts, for the rest of my life. By noon I helple.ss to rise. Who could find him, that it shall leave them neither root discovered that I was not in a dying lift him up, lead him out? None but n o r b r a n c h . " state so I changed my "chronic" d'iag- He who came as a babe. Have you ever become interested in nosis to a fourteen-day span. But by So Christmas is preeminently a sea the motives that underlay actions ? The son of happiness because it is funda ancient philosopher's saying: Know t "''o™iiig I was certain of health through the voyage, and now I mentally a time of unselfishness—a time thyself," presents a lifetime study. Fail can wisely roll my eyes and heave a of giving. Yet many grieve over the ure to attain heights of perfection sigh when anyone mentions a contem gifts they cannot bestow, but the very towards which we are striving, too plated sea-voyage. desire to give is the matchless gift often has an unsuspected foundation of The trip is really wonderful. We itself, for the gift is a symbol of that pride. Often an action, beautiful in arrive in Honolulu toworrow under blue greater gift which lies within the heart. itself, may be void in effect because skies with every indication of warm Too easily do we lose sight of the fact underneath lies an unworthy pride mo weather and calm .seas. that all gifts are not of gold or silver. tive. It takes time and wiil power and Many times already on the trip have Nor are all gifts done in Christmas courage to discover and face the inner paper and tied with gay ribbons. Were most thought that prompts the act. ofJ r - riends t h a when t I asked a m as a to my m edenom m b e r it so, many of us could do no giving F o r i n s t a n c e , o n e c a n t e s t i f y o r p r a y ination. We have a grand history to this year. Rather should we remember beautifully but his words be void of the live up to and most of all we have a that the richest gifts of mankind are Spirit's power because he takes credit "love and loyalty, a cheering smile, a to hinise f for the perfect expression of great God to give us help in every h i s t h o u g h t . O r o n e m a y t a l k t o t h e needy time. Yes, the faith of our helping hand—the gifts that bless and comfort. A life that is rich in giving, unsaved about kneeling at the altar with fathers still lives on and we must be the unconscious thought motive of ap true to it even to death. The prayers is rich in living. Someone has said of friend.s put iron in my blood. I love th.ut we go out of this life bearing in pearing well before the people. Uncon o u r t w o h a n d s o n l y t h a t w h i c h w e h a v e scious? Unacknowledged is, perhaps, the contest side of life and by God's n e a r e r t h e t r u t h . F o r w e m a y p e r grace it will be victory in Jesus' name. given away. To give, then, is to re There are many more things of inter ceive. Silver and gold we may not sistently refuse to see our own blem have, but these other thing.s—sympathy, ishes, may refuse to be honest with our est but time is limited. selves, refuse to see and acknowledge Yo u r s i n J e . s u . s C h r i s t o u r L o r d . love, friendship, ourselves we can give." Christmas is a time to forgive and that the fault so plainly visible in an LAURA. forget, a time to dismiss self and think other is even more prominent in our of others. Well might the poet .say: own lives. We may so form the habit "Not what we give, but what we share— of dodging our own frailties that only DECLSION AND ACTION For the gift without the giver is bare; as we cry, "Lord, turn on the light. WJio gives himself with his alms feeds Let me see myself as Thou, God, seest When you make up your mind and three— me," can our vision be cleared and our fail to act on your decision, tlien you Himself, his hungering neighbor and me. own righteousness shown to us as filthy are in the way to become never quite MILDRED BEALS. rags. sure of yourself. Decision mu.st be And these festering sores rob us of followed by prompt action, or the mind spiritual power. They are a common loses the ability to decide and swings source of church "battles" and strife. like a pendulum between yes and no Search back along the line when affict- Page 2. THE FRIENDLY ENDEAVOR Decembei', 1932. December,, 1932. THE FRIENDLY ENDEAVOR Page 3.

In the wake of such feelings came the December 11—The Angels' Song. Luke CbeTriendly endeavor comforting thought that God is still on 2:13-14. Picture—Announcement Editor in Chief Carol H. Lee the throne and that His children are to the Shepherds," (Plockliorst). 10320 N. E. Shaver Street, Portland, Ore. safe when "dwelling in the secret place Carol—"It Came Upon the Mid of the Most High." Associate Editor J. Emel Swanson night Clear." CHESTER A HADLEY 327 East 52nd Street. Portland, Oregon. Many are the Christians in our land December 18—Wise Men Always Seek who prayed earnestly that, if possible, Jesus. Matthew 2:1-6. Picture— S o c i e t y N e w s E d i t o r F l o r e n c e R i t t e r 540 East Thirty-Second Street, Portland, Oregon God would spare our country the blight "Visit of the Wise Men." Hymn— Sec mc Tearly ncellTig mrough m CHurcli Winaov "As With Gladness Blen of Old." Tithing Dep't IVIilo Ross ing effects of liquor again. Some ex pressed the thought at first, of not D e c e m b e r 2 5 — C h r i s t m a s C a r o l s w e l o v e . 1335 North Fourth Street, Salem, Oregon I . Ti m o t h y 3 : 1 6 . B u s i n e s s M a n a g e r F r a n k C o l e knowing how or what to pray for, but they were led to pray that God's will " C U R R E N T E V E N T S I N T H E L I G H T gain control of our schools and drive 8217 Thirty-Third Ave. S. E., Portland, Oregon out the radicals." be done. POOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOQOOOOOOOOC OF PROPHECY." An Open Letter! Circulation Manager Randall Dicus I h a v e a l s o a n a r t i c l e s h o w i n g t h e 1082 East Salmon Street, Portland, Ore. Most Christians believe there is to he and end time and that things will wax T H I S I S Y O U R P R O B L E M hold radical socialism is getting on Depaw University in Indiana. I could (Continued from last month.) Published Monthly at 1082 East Salmon Street, worse and worse—until Jesus comes, The sober thinking people, and the Bible students have felt for several Here is a problem in mathematics God-minded people of America have also note some recent evidence I have W'e decided to pass the time until Portland, Oregon, by The Christian Endeavor which the staff of the Friendly Endeav found in Salem, but space forbids. But Union of Oregon Yearly Meeting of Friends. years that the Second Coming was close been shocked by recent events. The June 22nd in Aniakira, Kalata and Par- a t h a n d , p e r h a p s v e r y n e a r. o r i s u n a b l e t o s o l v e . I t i s l o e i n g p r e return to power of the liquor element, the outstanding fact before us is that quepujio. The fiddle proved to he a Subscription Price, per year 7oc ■VYhen times such as these are upon sented to those who have received bene who at once manifest such intense ac radical socialism is being instilled into splendid success with the Indians, under us, what a privilege to look forward to fi t f r o m t h e F r i e n d l y E n d e a v o r d u r i n g tivity, is indeed shocking. And to those the coming leadership and is preparing Brother Neighbor's skillful touch, draw Entered as Second Class Matter, February 8, 1928, the coming of the Lord, for God's chil the year of 1932, but who have not whose hopes were built on human pro for an agressive advance. at the Post Office at Portland, Oregon, under ing a good attendance and giving a dren have so little in common with the paid their quota for said year: g r e s s a n d t h e s u f fi c i e n c y o f t h i s " w o r l d Norman Thomas, as quoted in the the Act of March 3. 1879. splendid opportunity for a "follow-up" majority of people, and sin and wicked $28:50 : $23.84 :: Friendly Endeavor : ? system," it must be discouraging beyond press, says of the recent political revo evangelistic message. ness are so rampant. Truly we can The $28.50 is the cost of printing each expression. But to those whose faith l u t i o n , " I n m a n y r e s p e c t s i s i s a b l e s s We were on schedule time in Tiquini ed with "hurt feelings" and you will say, "Even so, come. Lord Jesus." rests on Scriptural truth as set forth ing to the cause of socialism that the but the launch "Huarina" had been de- issue (exclusive of postage); the $23.84 Democratic Party is so completely in find the sting usually comes from pride But in this time of waiting what shall is the balance in the bank at the pres by the Son of God and His prophets, it laved on a trip to Puerto Perez and being injured. b e o u r a t t i t u d e ? ent writing. The Friendly Endeavor should be a sign to "then look up, and power. It has no unifying principles, the time of its arrival in Tiquim w-as "And all the proud, yea, and all that Surely it is to be even more zealous is of inestimable value to Oregon Year lift up your heads." hope or program. Nothing, in fact, uncertain. We waited until late after do wickedly shall be as stubble, and the and earnest than ever before in working The situation presents something to to hold it together * * Of the noon hut it did not come, so we resolved ly Meeting; the (?) is either discon us of greater significance than the re two old parties he says, "Ultimately day that cometh shall burn them up." for the Lord—trying to get people tinuance of the paper or immediate to continue with the little launch and Shall we kneel before Him and _ let saved. Revival fires are burning in turn of "demon rum," (and let me not they will coalesce in some form of trust God to see us through. In the payment of 1932 quotas. facism and the Socialist will be the Him reveal to us the inneiTnost motives places and we are thankful. Such Send your payments to Frank L. Cole, minify that terrible evil) it is the trend late afternoon we set sail and motor that frustrate the power of the Holy t i m e s h a v e a l w a y s t u r n e d t h e h e a r t s o f 8217 33rd Ave. S. E., Portland, Oregon. of society indicating radical govern o n l y o p p o s i t i o n . " for Calaque, our first stop on the big some to God. mental change. In this I do not refer What is more reasonable to expect lake. A strong ^^•ind arose and made Spirit in us? to the Democratic Party, but something than that with the unrest, independent G R A C E C . J A M E S . God is still on the throne. He still oooooooooo&o&ooooooocooooooc the lake choppy so that we shipped answers prayer—and as long as He has yet in the background yet distinctly thought, waning party loyalty and dis much water. The sun set and darlmess " G O D I S S T I L L O N T H E T H R O N E " children on the earth He will care for visible. sipated national loyalty, that the next settled down upon us as we phed the them. Are we not safe in His keeping? S o c i e t y N o t e s Here let me quote from others. In political upheaval place radical socialism unknown waters. There were no "Have you started for heaven and glory So in the midst of distressing condi "Prophecy," edited by Keath L. Brooks, in power? Look at these very condi we find: "In the last days * * tions asserting themselves in Germany, friendly shore lights to guide us nor any Have you left this old world far behind; t i o n s l e t u s k e e p o u r e y e s fi x e d u p o n FIRST FRIENDS OF PORTLAND moon to light us on our way. Ihe s^, In your heart is the Comforter dwelling. Jesus and may our hearts be encouraged traitors, heady, high-minded." (11. Tim England, and in full force in Russia; however, was clear. We skirted the Can you say, "Praise the Lord, He is by a study of that wonderful Psalm, the othy 3:1-3) "Quoting a recent bulletin a n d o n l y o ff s e t b y f a c i s m a n d a d i c t a t o r point around which we knew Calaque Our Church has been greatly blessed of the Benjamin Franklin Society, a ill Italy. Note they are world-wide. mine," gist. ought to be. We prayed for guidance Have the ones that once walked on the "He is coming again, is the promise by the evangelistic services of Joseph patriotic organization: 'There is hardly T h i s p r o p o s e d S o c i a l i s t i c f o r m o f and the Lord piloted our little craft so Smith. In his messages there seemed a university in the country today which highway To disciples when He went away. government may easily represent that that her nose ran straight into the six- Gone back and you seem all alone? In like manner as He has gone from you to be something for everyone. does not have at least a branch of the last form of this age, namely, the "iron foot wide passage between stone walls You will see him returning some day; For the past week Myron James has N a t i o n a l S t u d e n t F o r u m o r i t s s u c c e s s m i x e d w i t h m i r y c l a y " i n t h e " t o e s a n d into a little lagoon. Here we were Keep your eyes on the prize, for the feet" of the image in Daniel signifying home in the skies, Does His tarrying cause you to wonder. been seriously ill. We thank the Lord or, the Intercollegiate Liberal League, that Myron is getting better, and wish or the League for Industrial Democracy. the course of Gentile governments dur protected from the heavy rolling seas God is still on the throne, Does it seem He's forgotten His own? that might easily have driven us against His promise is true. He is coming for h i m a s p e e d y r e c o v e r y. It is safe to say that no institution of ing this :age. Of this Dr. Schofield the stones and upset us in the daAness. A few weeks ago a "kid party" was notes, "Deterioration by admixture; the "Burdened soul, is your heart growing you, learning in' the country has been so A .shrill whistle signalled some oehey- iron of the Roman imperium with the weary, God is still on the throne. enjoyed by the Senior Endeavor at the thoroughly saturated with liberal activ ing Indians to come to meet us and l^p MT-th the toil and the heat of the day; home of the Georges. Each one came ity as Harvard. The Russian theory clay of the popular will, fickle and us with our bundles to the house. T^e "God is still on the throne. of instilling sympathetic ideas in the D o e s i t s e e m t h a t y o u r p a t h i s m o r e H e n e v e r f o r s a k e t h H i s o w n ; bedecked in kid costumes. Wte wore e a s i l y m o u l d e d . " R e m e m b e r a l s o t h a t usual mnd-hut, llama and sheepskins thorny Though burdens may press us bibs and were fed delicious ice-cream younger generation while they are still s o c i a l i s m i n i t s e x t r e m e f o r m i s a n t i - and a dirt-floor-bed furnished with the As you jonrney along on life's way? A n d t r i a l s d i s t r e s s u s . and animal crackers. in .school appears to be in full execution God, anti-Christ and anti-religion, ex Indian hospitalities. Word was sent We had an "asking" contest in En m the student body. W^th men like Go away and in secret before Him H e n e v e r w i l l l e a v e u s a l o n e . cept the worship of man, as Russia out that night to the surrounding vil deavor. Each one received credit for I'elix Frankfurter, Roger Baldwin and deifies Lenine. The failure of the Tell your grief to the Saviour alone; God is still on the throne. lages that there would be music and He will lighten your care, for He still And He will remember His own. each person he asked to attend Endeav others behind such a movement the out "iron," which represents ruling power, preaching at noon the following day. a n s w e r s p r a y e r ; His promise is true. or. One .side was called "The Triple look IS dangeroui Recently the Feder- to mix with the "clay"—^fickle, popular When noon arrived so did our Indians God is still on the throne.' He will not forget you— Threats," with Allen Hadley the cap penitentiary at Leavenworth found will, will of necessity call for a "world from every quarter. I was privileged tain. Paul Wiencke was captain of God is still on the throne." that there were enough college graduate dictator," already being advocated and to speak on "The Wjll of God. Duiing "You may live in a tent or a cottage. "The Benchwarmers." The latter team convicts within their walls to man the which Russia virtually has, yet denying Unnoticed by those who pass by, Editor. the message I asked them ,hoiv won and will be entertained by the entire faculty of that institution's vo same, who will be. or he succeeded by, many sins they had been saved in all the But a mansion for you He is building losers. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR TOPICS cational and trade schools. Ex-con- anti-Christ, "the man of sin." years they had served the images and In that beautiful city on high We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Wil FOR DECE.MBER '"Red" sympathizers are per As we see "these things begin to idols They replied that not only had It will outshine the wealth of the splen liam Sweet upon their marriage. Mrs. mitted to lecture in our college halls, come to pass," viewing them in the they not been saved from one sin, but dor Sweet was formerly Vclda Livingstone, the (Chicago Civic Liberties Union (an S e n i o r To p i c s Light of Prophecy, let us "Then Look that rather, each year found them under Of the riche.st on earth we have known; of Boise, Idaho. Mrs. Kneeland's class organization dominated by Moscow) has Up, and lift up your heads; not look s-reater burdens of sin. I then proposed He's the architect true and He's build December 4—How can you work for was invited to a "welcome reception" included in its group the names of 17 ing down discouraged and in despair, to them JESUS, "that taketh away the ing for you, Christian unity? John 17:18-23; for thC' newlyweds on November 18th. professors from the Chicago and North for 'Your Redemption Draweth Nigh.' sin of the world." 4.1, -n God is still on the throne." I. Corinthians 3:6-8. We wish them a great deal of happiness. western Universities. Yet in this exultation let us be obedient That night was St. John the Baptist's December 11—Practicing brotherhood in "America is spending hundreds of mil to the exhortation II. Timothy 2:1-6, eve. According to Roman custom, the 'J'he words of this song have meant our own neighboihood. Luke STAR lions of dollars yearly for education and that. First of AH, supplications, prayers, hills about the lake were dotted with more to me than ever before since the 10:25-37. what is it getting? It is paying for loy intercessions and giving of thanks be fires about which St. John the Baptist election of November 8th. After the December 18—Spreading the True Mrs. Bitner gave an interesting and alty and getting disloyalty, it is paying made for all men; for kings and for all was supposed to hover to warm himself I'eturns had been coming in evidencing Chri.stmas Spirit. Philippians instructive talk on the Old Testament for patriotism and getting international that are in authority, etc." (Read ref (for this is supposed to be the coldest a political upheaval, we felt such a 4:14-1. tabernacle as a type of Christ and the ism, it is paying for culture and getting erence. ) night of the year, and, since St. John sickening sense of defeat. One or the December 25—Christmas in Picture, the manners of the gutter, it is paying EDGAR P. SIMS, is supposed to wear only a loin cloth, he saddest events was the repealing ot the plan or salvation. Her talk was given Song and Story. Luke 2:8-20. (A during the Christian Endeavor hour, for support of our Republic and getting Salem, Oregon. must be in great need of warmth). bone-dry laws in some of the states. worship program.) and was illustrated with a model. a dose of 'Red' propaganda intended to Suddenly a large fire hurst out close to Already numbers are taking advantage Junior Topics overthrow our government and the con us. We went to see it. W|e found of this and from the human point ol Friday night, November 18th, our December 4—"Joy to the Wlorld, the society had a combined business meet stitution, all because these radical pro The young folks who take all kinds that it was not a part of the general view we are unsafe everywhere. fessors are well organized and lord it of risks to get somewhere in a hurry manifestation. Many years ago a light What of the future? Is there any L o r d i s C o m e . " M a t t h e w 2 : 1 1 . ing and "progres.sive" party. (Hymn study.) (Continued on page 5) over the cultured unorganized majority are seldom the ones to make the best ning bolt had struck that spot. A tiny thing for which to live? p r o f e s s o r s . T h e t a s k f o r u s i s t o r e u s e o f t h e m i n u t e s t h e y s a v e . - grotto called a "Calvary" had been December, 1932. TEE FRIENDLY ENDEAVOR Page 5. Page 4. TEE FRIENDLY ENDEAVOR December, 1932.

The church choir presented a Thanks s h o w e r f o r o u r r e t u r n e d m i s s i o n a r i e s , Hibbs and baby into our midst. They erected on the spot, by the prope;.-ty all we can. This attitude on the part two "boys." That is what they seem Geneva and Whiter Bolitho, who are have been living in Nampa. owners (at the order of the witch-doc of the members of the Yearly Meeting, to most of us, we have known them so giving Cantata entitled "Praise and Thanksgiving" on Sunday evening, going to remain -with us for a time at A little lady by the name of Dorothy tor), in honor of the God of Lightning if taken, will not only cripple the work long. Their messages are clear and N o v e m b e r 2 0 t h . least. We also enjoyed visiting with Ruth has come to make her home with and Thunder, who was believed to have but will lead to lessened spiritual vigor fearless. Conditions were discovered The regular church prayer meeting is Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hadley, who had Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Myers. sancitified the place by this manifesta in the meetings. and dealt with under the direction of brought the boys on to Melba from tion. Many years had passed and this Second, we can honestly face the sit t h e H o l y S p i r i t . being led by various members of the Condon, Oregon. TACOMA sacred spot had never been cleared of uation and by reducing expenses in the There will be a Quarterly Meeting Ministry and Oversight for two months. Seven new church members from The Idaho State gave our pastor the the weeds and brush that grew there. various Boards create a feeling in the Conference held at Greenleaf following On November 6th Bob and Lois Mor It was holy. It should not be touched. Woodland, Idaho, have had their names opportunity of speaking several times meetings that we are trying hard to do Quarterly Meeting, November 28-29. entered upon our books recently. on Holiness during their state conven The Indians of the community came o u r s h a r e i n t h e m a t t e r . T h i s i s j u s t The program indicates a live interest in rill, of Entiat, spent Sunday evening We are • looking forward to revival tion in Nampa October 27-30. May the services here. Bob led the Christian what has taken place. The Evangelis there to worship, bum candles, offer vital subjects: services which will begin December 1st, seed sown bear fruit. Nampa Valley Endeavor service. The young folks flowers and bury live guinea-pigs and tic Board, instead of asking for any llamas in sacrifice to that deity. The stated amount this year, asked for free Boise Quarterly Meeting with Fred Baker and Edwin Harmon as District took honors at the convention, were enroute to Portland Bible Insti wife of the Indian on whose property will offerings from the meetings and Regional Conference evangelists. winning both the loving cup and banner. tute. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bair have enter Tacoma District Annual Christian the bolt fell was very faithful in her has promised to adjust her program to N o v e m b e r 2 8 - 2 9 We wish you could attend our hard attendance on this sacred spot. But she w h a t e v e r i s s e n t i n . T h i s h a s c a u s e d tained for a few days their family in time party tomorrow night and win the Endeavor Convention was held here took sick and died, leaving her children real hardship on the pastors receiving M o n d a y, N o v e m b e r 2 8 . reunion. prize for the "best" costume. How November 11th, 12th and 13th. The 7:30 p. m. theme for the convention was, "The motherless. The bereaved husband and help from the Board, but they have good it is to be able to rejoice in times father then multiplied his attentions and Song and Praise Wm. Murphy SPRINGBROOK of depression. K i n g d o m o f G o d i s W i t h i n Yo u . " gladly "fit in" to the program. The We will be wdth you again next Revival services started November sacrifices, thinking that his ^vife had fixed askings of the Yearly Meeting 8:00 p. m. this year is only $1980.00 over against Conference Sermon C. A. Hadley Several of our members attended the month. 29th, under the leadership of Rev. and died because of some unfaithfulness of Mrs. Cox. During one Sunday School his. But soon he also took sick and $4200.00 for 1931-32. This reduction Tuesday, November 29. State Christian Endeavor Convention in Newberg November 18th and 19th. s e r v i c e t h i r t y b o y s a n d g i r l s w e n t t o died, leaving the children orphans. The is so sharp that surely no meeting is 9:30-10:00 a. m. WOODLAND, IDAHO unable to meet her share of it. Nearly We were proud to have our Yearly the altar. Several of the older people older son fell heir to the property. He Devotional Everett Tuning have been saved and sanctified. r e d o u b l e d t h e e f f o r t s o f h i s p a r e n t s t o eight months of the fiscal year is gone Meeting Superintendent give the key In October our society was reorgan 10:00-10:30 a. m. note address. The Young Married People's Class satisfy the demands of the God of and to date there has been but little ized and formally accepted as a Friends Paper: "Can the Quaker Message The parsonage is the rallying point Christian Endeavor by Chester A. Had was entertained at the home of their Lightning and Thunder. "But," he response from the meetings in the mat R e t a i n i t s N o v e l t y ? " ter of fixed expenses. The fixed ex of many of our activities. The Hallow ley. The following officers were elect teacher, Mrs. Broim. said, "Today I have heard of Christ's Clayton S. Brown Clara Berg has taken charge of the power to save from sin. Tliis 'Calvary' penses include those items which are e'en Christian Endeavor social was held ed: President, Mrs. Marguerite Haile; shared alike by all the meetings and 10:80-10:45 a. m. there. Lively games, stunts and re Vice-President, Francis Harvey; Sec- Intei-mediate and Junior work. saved neither my father nor my mother Discussion Chas. Moore f r o m d e a t h o r f r o m s i n . T h e r e r e m a i n s represent obligations that should be met. freshments left nothing to be desired. reatry. Fern Harvey; Treasurer, Robt. nothing more for me than to die also. We are faced with this question, "Is 10:45-11:15 a. m. Also a group of the young people gath Craven; Prayer Meeting Chairman, BOISE No. I have resolved to bum this fam the larger work of the Yearly Meeting P a p e r : " T h e M i n i s t r y f r o m t h e ered one evening to mend song- books W.'ilma Mills; Lookout, Violet Kenyon; worth while?" Unless the funds come Lay Point of View". .Alice Roberts and mix pleasure with work. Missionary, Lefa Williams. Eight of our members attended one ily and community Jdol that has en Russell Baker, of West Chehalem, led or more sessions of the State Christian s l a v e d m y f a m i l y f o r s o m a n y y e a r s in to carry it on, it will suffer. Will 11:15-11:30 a. m. The ground has been broken for the without fruit. I shall trust in Christ Discussion Fredrick Baker our Thanksgiving Christian Endeavor new parsonage, and with new members Endeavor Convention, held in Nampa you not pray about the matter^ and October 27-30. The Convention Theme a l o n e . " A n d s o , t h u s w a s h e c o n v e r t e d 11:30-12:00 a. m. lesson, and brought the message in the planning to unite with the church, we begin to assume that share of the finan was "The Power That Worketh Within from idols to serve the living God. cial responsibility which the Yearly Inspirational Address . . . Myrtle Russell following service. Each were espec will soon be able to organize a monthly Meeting asks of you? ially impressive and helpful. meeting. Six new members united U s . " T h r e e v e r y h e l p f u l l e s s o n s o n (Continued next month.) 12:00-1:30 p. m. We were fortunate in having Prof. with the church November 6th. These this power. The Holy Spirit, were given Lunch by Greenleaf ladies. Gerald Wood, of Newberg High School, people have the spirit of the pioneers, by Clark Smith, of Melba, and a won The "Open Letter" from Carroll Tam- N E W S F R O M T H E F I E L D 1:30-2:00 p. m. professor of journalism, lead our meet and such a love for the Word of God derfully fine message on "Love" was plin, our missionary to Bolivia, which Devotional Lewis Russell ing November 13th, on the topic, "Good that we are looking forward to a day given by Dr. Millar, of the College of you have just read, began in last Woodland 2:00-2:30 p. m. and Evil in the Newspapers." Very w-hen we wall meet in our own church Idaho, at the closing session Sunday month's issue of the Friendly Endeavor. The response to the appeal for the Question Box Fred Harris informative. building. night, followed by the installation of It is a masterpiece and a classic. It Woodland parsonage have been gratify 2:30-3:15 p. m. November 6th was a Red Letter day Mr. and Mrs. E. Ledkie and children new^ officers for the year. The attend reads like the Acts of the Apostles. ing indeed since last month's issue of i n o u r S o c i e t y, w i t h l e t t e r s f r o m f o u r o f d r i v e n i n e m i l e s e v e r y S u n d a y i n a n ance and interest was good all through, You should either file the papers for the Friendly Endeavor. The following Extracts from "Home and Foreign Fields," Paul Mills, Hazel Bachman our absent members read. We learned open hack, and often bring their dinner and all who attended will go back to future reference or cut out the article meetings have sent in their contribu and remain for night services. Surely t h e i r s o c i e t i e s m o r e z e a l o u s a n d b e t t e r 3:15 p. m. m a n y d e t a i l s o f E s t h e r G u l l e y ' s v o y a g e , in each of the papers and preserve them, t i o n s a s l i s t e d : and her reactions of the first night with such people as a nucleus for our equipped for service. for you \vill prize this interesting ac Balance last month $ 99.18 Closing Sermon C. A. Hadley spent in China, the land of her choice. church, should w-e not look forwai'd to count which will be a part of the history To quote, "W!e certainly have much to g r e a t t h i n g s f o r W o o d l a n d . of our beginnings in Bolivia. Newberg ^c'rn Tacoma Riverside The meeting referred to last month thank the Lord for, after bringing us Repairing our New Installations Greenleaf 6.86 safely across the great Pacific. The ENTIAT Specialty Free Estimates HELEN ARRIVES IN LA PAZ held at Tacoma was most graciouslv Boise 6. i5 owned of the Lord. Deep conviction passengers were so friendly and the Melba 9-00 and genuine repentance attended the officers gave us all the privileges one The Entiat Christian Endeavor has A l e t t e r f r o m H e l e n C a m m a c k w h i c h could wish. But most of all we are just elected new officers: President, E. W. HONSTEIN she expressly desired not to be printed Total to date $162.97 preaching of the word. Bro. Cox was thankful for the opportunity of witness Elaine Bradley; Vice-President, Lois in this issue, says that she had a won led by the Spirit in his presentation of PLUMBING AND HEATING truth. These victories are enough to ing for Christ, both on the Steamship Morrill; Secretary and Treasurer, Doris derful trip and finds the beginnings of Thirteen meetings have responded so President and in the different churches 631 Milwaukie Street cause us to shout for joy. Wilcox. They also have five new her work most delightful. She says, far. That is fine. Other meetings of Shanghai. * It is going to take active members. have indicated that they would do some Portland, Oregon "I still feel restful in Him." She will Caldwell more than just a smile and a word to do Two of our members, Lois and Robert have a full account of her trip and thing soon. The above amount will anything, at all, in China; it will mean Morrill, are attending Portland Bible "first impressions" for next month. make possible a warm little house for A short note from Bro. Moore savs God answers prayer. The landlord nothing short of the midnight sacrifice Institute. Successor to Leonard Myers, Deceased She was tnot sea sick and instead of them, and with what will come in later lowered the rent where they are staying of going 'a little farther' in the garden We had a very enjoyable Hallowe'en being initiated as was Carroll, when she it can be made into a very comfortable of prayer, when most everyone is asleep. social in the basement of the church. crossed the equator, the Captain served home. The Evangelistic Board wishes so they can continue in that favorable But we can pray together although sep Office Phone Sellwood 1289 a wonderful banquet and issued her a to express its thanks for the hearty location. arated by land and sea, can't we?" GREENLEAF Residence Phone East 7717 c e r t i fi c a t e a s a m e m b e r o f t h e O r d e r o f response to this emergency call. Melba PASTORS, PLEASE NOTICE Neptune. Well, some of us had rather MELBA At the home of Mrs. George Weber, wished we might see her as she was Word comes to us that the revival at a m i s c e l l a n e o u s s h o w e r w a s g i v e n f o r BRANCH OFFICE: 1117 MAIN ST. crossing the line and we still do. Melba held by Edward Harmon and Last month the invitation was ex BRANCH OFFICE: 217 N. 8TH ST. tended to you pastors to send in items, Of course you have been anxious to Miss Donna Dunbar, who is soon to be She crossed the high altitude without F r e d r i c k B a k e r i s o n e o f t h e m o s t f a r hear from us, but we have been very a b r i d e . the least sign of mountain sickness and reaching ones held there in a long time. of interest. The above news notes Parcel Post Orders given Special Atten busy attending meetings from October Mrs. Orval Tish, who has been a pa tion. Return Postage Paid says that she is standing the hltitude O v e r 6 0 s e e k e r s w e r e a t t h e a l t a r a n d indicate a good degree of interest on the 19tli until November 131 h. tient at the Nazarene Hospital in very well. Continue to pray and give received definite help. The tabulated part of some of the pastors in this We feel as though we are on the map Nampa, has returned to her home. for the work in Bolivia. report follows: Four reclaimed. Ten column. You may think that your again because God has certainly been Our pastor's wife, Mrs. Fred Harris, deeper experience. Sixteen saved and little field is of no interest to others. with us. Sixteen were saved, 34 were .submitted to an operation for appendi Capital Cleaners thirty-four sanctified. Praise the Lord You are mistaken. As I go around FACING FACTS sanctified, 4 renewed and 10 came for citis at the Nazarene Hospital. We CLEANERS, DYERS AND TAILORS f o r v i c t o r y. from place to place many questions are deeper work during the meetings, to say hope and pray that she will soon be Greenleaf G. A. WEILER, Mgr. Every Department of the Yearly asked about the various meetings and nothing of the feasts the rest enjoyed. home again. Meeting faces serious handicap and The revival at Greenleaf was one of often the statement is made, "Oh, yes, The first night Frederick Baker and Miss Ara Hansen is staying at Hie HATS CLEANED AND BLOCKED gracious victory and blessing. The I saw that in the Friendly Endeavor."' Edward Harmon were with us we had a C . L . S k i n n e r h o m e w h i l e h e r s i s t e r a n d curtailment with present condition of WORKS: 1609 - 13 No. 13TH STREET the treasury. There are two ways to last report received as we go to press If you want to "put your meeting on social with a two-fold purpose. One husband are visiting in the Eastern meet this situation. First, we may is that over 100 have been definitely the map" in Oregon Yearly Meeting, was to get acquainted with our evangel part of Idaho. Phone 4242 take the attitude that we can not help helped in that meeting. The Lord is this column offers you the opportunity. ists and the other was to give a kitclien We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Eugene B O I S E - - I D A H O it. Times are hard and we are doing putting His seal on the work of the C. A. H. Page 6. THE FRIENDLY ENDEAVOR December, 1932.

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The first of the year the Bible Class have been made. To begin with, the of the Sabbath School chose Nellie fl o o r i n t h e a u d i t o r i u m w a s s t a i n e d a n d Start ^ little SAVINGS Osborn as their teacher. A few weeks varnished. ' The gutter and downspouts ACCOUNT IN A TWENTY later they organized with William Allen and the second or finishing coat of PAYMENT OR AN ENDOWMENT as president; Gertrude Brown, Social stucco was put on the outside, and the POLICY IN THE Committee; Mary Mui-phy, Visiting entire building was painted. This was Committee; Virena Rinard, Reception all made possible because of the fact Committee; Lydia Allen, Secretary; the material and most of the labor was Aetna Life Insurance Go. and Alonzo Rinard in charge of the donated, and we did not have to draw class devotions. Because of the busy from the regular budget. For further information, inquire of days during the summer, they were not Also we were able, last spring, to put F. F. ANDERSON, District Mgr., able to have a social until October. in a lawn and shrubs, and all in all _ we The social committee, with the help of feel very happy over our accomplish 439 S. Baker St., McMinnville, Oregon the class, planned a surprise on their ments. president, who had been unable to at tend for several weeks because of ill HIGHLAND ness. On October 20th, they took their dinner and arrived at the home of On October 28th the Senior Christian Heacock Sash & Door Co. Mr. Allen about 11:15. A bountiful Endeavor met at the Sims home and d i n n e r w a s s o o n r e a d y a n d t h e e n t i r e the Intermediate Christian Endeavor HE class of ten sat down to the well-filled met at the Beckett home for their table. The oldest member of the class monthly business meeting and social. is 81 year old and the youngest member The Intermediates had a masquerade 61. In the afternoon they played Hallowe'en social. childhood games. They enjoyed pin Hazel Rickard entertained her Sunday ning the tails on Peter Rabbit and on School class and Junior Christian En visiting the menagerie. October 30th deavor with a social in the church base 215 SECOND STREET ment October 26th. Mable Smith gave they had charge of the opening exer C o r n e r S a l m o n cises of the Sunday School. Their her Sunday School class a social at her short program was very interesting. home October 29th. And Susie Feller's PORTLAND, OREGON November 10th the class again took Sunday School class was entertainad at We give the best prices and service on their well-filled baskets and went to h e r h o m e N o v e m b e r 5 t h . Doors, Windows, Mill Work, Builders' the home of John Jones, one of our E r n e s t F o s t e r w a s p l e a s a n t l y s u r Hardware, Paint, Roofing, etc. We be .shut-ins. A pleasant day was spent prised November 2nd. when a few of lieve in Quaker honesty and fair dealing. together. The class is working hard his friends gathered at his home to help for the attendance Banner in the Sunday him celebrate his birthday. The even School. ing was very enjoyably spent in visit ing and playing games. After refresh Dr. Geo. B. Pratt VANCOUVER ments wei'e served, we all departed wishing Ernest many more happy birth The regular monthly business meet days. ing and social of the First Friends Milo Ross preached at the Boys' Train Optometrist ing School November 5th, and at the Christian Endeavor of Vancouver was MOVED TO held at the home of Edward and Luella Feeble Minded In.?titution November 12th. Christopherson, Tuesday evejiing, No The regular class meeting of the 201 ALDERWAY BUILDING v e m b e r 1 s t . Cor. Broadway and Alder After having called the meeting ^ to Bereans was to be held November 18th, but word was quietly passed around order, the president, Grafton White, that November 16th was Wilson Biles' Glasses Right — Prices Right asked Mildred Beals to lead us in a birthday and we would meet then at his word of prayer. All matters of busi Make "The Optical Shop" your ness having been considered, the meet home. A few other friends were invit ed and we all gathered to wish him ing was turned over to the social com "Optical Shop" mittee, Lillian Stone and Esther Brough- many happy returns of the day. Also t o h e l p h i m e a t h i s b i r t h d a y c a k e . er, who took charge of the entertain ment during which several performed Several games wei-e played and charac Builders' Supplies Electric Supplies ter reading proved to us that we have nobly. some very good biters. Paints, Glass, Roofing It being the occasion of Luella's birth Our pastor plans to hold a Sunday day, the refreshments consisted of a School Reviva , beginning November large birthday cake, with just the right number of brightly lighted candles and 20th. Special prayer meetings are Hawthorne coffee. being held each day for them. We are glad to report that we are enjoying very much the ministry and One who gets the best from the pres Hardware fellowship of our new pastor and wife, ent moment need not worry about the future. Charles and Mildred Beals. K. L. MENDENHALL Those who have not been over to visit us recently might be surprised to see Be sure when you belittle your own how differently things look about the ability that it is not laziness that ails T A b o r 0 4 3 5 church due to the improvements that you, instead of modesty 1078 Hawthorne Ave., Portland, Ore.