GENERAL CHURCH PAPER OF THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS

flurticanes tixt 'Citial Waves im Mexico

By E. C. CHRISTIE Treasurer, Mexican Union

TIASTOR LEON AND CAR- TUMAL BEING EVACUATED. ing the "flooding of Tampico and r REON TRAPPED BY HUR- LEON AND CARREON SAFE. neighboring territory," "causing mil- RICANE IN CHETUMAL. MANY CHURCH MEMBERS lions of dollars' worth of damage." MANY PERSONS KILLED AND DEAD. CHURCH BUILDING Heavy rains in the mountains were BURIED. ALL ATTEMPTS TO SWEPT AWAY BY TIDAL WAVES." forcing rivers out of their regular LOCATE THESE TWO WORKERS It is a most unpleasant task to place channels, and farms and villages HAVE FAILED." before our people information along the valleys were being invaded This was the message delivered by gleaned from the recent disasters that by the muddy torrents. the telegram boy on Sabbath morning, have been punishing Mexico from The city of Tampico, along with October 1, 1955. Brother LeOn is the one end to the other; even a vicious smaller towns here and there, was president of our Southeast Mission fighter does not hit a man when he's completely isolated from other parts and Brother Carre6n works with him down and out, but the hurricanes of the republic. Highways, railways, as treasurer. They had gone to Chetu- Gladys, Hilda, and Janet have been no and airports were under water. Food, mal to hold a baptismal service on this respecters of persons or cities. They water, and other items ordinarily in- very Sabbath, but the plans were not hit the hardest before the people were dispensable for existence were not carried through this time. Hurricane able to recuperate from the former available. During the next day or two Janet played the part of the minister blow. help and supplies were flown in by in this mass baptism—and it truly was I have before me a stack of news= helicopters or dropped by parachutes baptism by immersion, a baptism of papers covering news items pertaining from low-flying planes. So Gladys woe for hundreds who never again to the past two or three weeks; at caused sorrowful sights in Tampico saw the light of day. least 50 per cent of the front sheets and along the lowlands even before Sabbath night another telegram ar- is given over to hurricanes and floods. anybody gave a thought to Hilda. rived: On September 14 the Excelsior of On the 19th of September rivers "ENTIRE POPULATION OF CHE- Mexico City ran an article describ- (Continued on page .24)

Hurricane survivors at Chetumal, M A lean-to shelters these people in Tamp An old truck makes a home for this family. VOL. 132, NO. 46 NOVEMBER 17, 1955

107th Year of Continuous Publication Vol. 132, No. 46 November 17, 1955

FRONT PAGE Hurricanes and Tidal Waves in Mexico He that cannot forgive others, breaks the GENERAL ARTICLES Page 3 bridge over which he must pass himself; for The 1955 Autumn Council—In the Twilight—Faith in God—Act Now for God —On the every man has need to be forgiven.—Lord Religious Front—A Superior Religion and Superior Lives Herbert. EDITORIALS Page 9 * * The Far-ranging Influence of Television—"Good Heart Insurance" How much easier do we find it to com- TO YOUR HEALTH Page 11 mend a good action than to imitate it.— Stimulants and Narcotics—Accidents Selected. OUR HOMES Page 12 The Causes of Juvenile Delinquency—System in the Home * * FOR ADVENTIST YOUTH, JUNIORS, AND CHILDREN Page 14 Never do an act of which you doubt the Dare to Be Yourself!—Big Hearts!—Song in a Cave justice or propriety.—Selected. MISSION STORY OF THE WEEK Page 16 * * Pioneer Missionary From the Philippines The best portion of a good man's life, his SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON HELP Page 18 little, nameless, unremembered acts of kind- Angel Ministry to Jesus ness and of love.—Wordsworth. NEWS FROM HOME AND ABROAD Page 19 Theological Seminary Moves Forward—Central European Book Evangelist Institute * * —Civil Defense Project at Denver, Colorado—College Breaks Ingathering Record— The firmest friendships have been formed Plenty wood, Montana, Church Dedication—Miracle in the Dispensary—Only Three in mutual adversity, as iron is most strongly Old Women—Special Service at Pioneer Church—Dedication of Williamsport, Pennsyl- welded by the fiercest fire.—Selected. vania, Church—New Dormitory at Oak Park Academy—A Prophet Among You—An Angel Frowned—In Brief—Church Calendar for 1955 * * POETRY Begin nothing without considering what Humility, p. 3; Appointments With Jesus, p. 8; God's Word, p. 14; A Boy's Pledge, p. 15 the end may be.—Lady M. W. Montague. * * We give advice, but we cannot give the wisdom to profit by it.—La Rochefoucauld. * * He who can take advice is sometimes su- perior to him who can give it.—Von Knebel. FRANCIS DAVID NICHOL, Editor FREDERICK LEE, Associate Editor R. R. FIGUHR, Consulting Editor * * D. A. DELAFIELD, Associate Editor J. L. MCELHANY, Contributing Editor PROMISE KLOSS SHERMAN, Editorial Secretary To be angry is to revenge the fault of

SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS others upon ourselves.—Pope. C. H. WATSON, W. H. BRANSON, W. R. BEACH, D. E. REBOK, C. L. TORREY, L. K. DICKSON, A. L. HAM, W. B. OCHS, A. V. OLSON, H. L. RUDY, E. D. DICK, PRESIDENTS OF ALL DIVISIONS * *

"IN BRIEF" CORRESPONDENTS Never spend your money before you have it.—Jefferson. OVERSEAS: AUSTRALASIA: R. R. FRAME; MIDDLE EAST: A. GORDON ZyTKOSKEE; FAR EASTERN: C. P. SORENSEN; NORTHERN EUROPE: E. B. RUDGE; INTER-AMERICA: CLYDE 0. FRANZ; SOUTH AMERICA: L. H. OLSON; SOUTHERN AFRICA: W. DUNCAN EVA; SOUTHERN ASIA: J. F. ASHLOCK; SOUTHERN EUROPE: MARIUS FRIDLIN * * NORTH AMERICAN UNIONS: ATLANTIC: MISS LAURA M. DROWN; CANADIAN: MRS. EVELYN M. BOWLES; CENTRAL: MRS. CLARA ANDERSON; COLUMBIA: DON A. ROTH; LAKE: MRS. MILDRED WADE; NORTHERN: L. H. NETFEBURG; An injury done to character is so great NORTH PACIFIC: MRS. IONE MORGAN; PACIFIC: MISS OPAL STONE; SOUTHERN: MISS CLARA CRAWFORD; SOUTHWESTERN: H. E. SCHNEIDER that it cannot possibly be estimated.—Livy. To OUR CONTRIBUTORS * * As the chronicler of the history of the church, the attend and the name of their pastor or local elder. REVIEW is always interested in reports, with pictures, All manuscripts should be typed, double spaced, The training of children is a preparation of important happenings—church dedications, camp and with adequate margins. Use only one side of for the gravest and most important rela- Meetings, evangelistic meetings, and other news- paper. Carbon copies are never acceptable. worthy events. Please send reports promptly. An out- In harmony with standard editorial practice, un- tions of life; and upon the character of our of-date report is not news, and is not acceptable for solicited manuscripts cannot be returned unless a home life must rest the well being of our publication. Also, the REVIEW, as the church pastor stamped, addressed envelope is sent with them. The in print, is interested in articles that make clear a REVIEW does not pay for unsolicited material. nation, and the permanence of all our in- doctrine, offer practical counsel on how to live a holy All manuscripts submitted for publication and all stitutions.—Selected. life, et cetera. Copies of manuscripts sent to other communications relating to the editorial department journals cannot be used. Lay members should identify should be addressed to: Editor, Review. and Herald, themselves by giving the name of the church they Takoma Park, Washington 12, D.C. * * No man can be provident of his time who CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT is not prudent in the choice of his company. CIRCULATION MANAGER R. J. CHRISTIAN —Jeremy Taylor. Subscription rate: one year six months In United States and Canada $4.75 $2.50 * * In countries requiring extra postage 5.25 2.75 Make all post office money orders payable at the Washington, D.C., post office (not Takoma Park). Everyone must see daily instances of peo- Address all business communications and make all drafts and express money orders payable to REVIEW AND ple who complain from a mere habit of HERALD. Takoma Park, Washington 12, D.C. In changing address, give both the old and new address and complaining.—Graves. allow four weeks for the change. 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. Entered as second-class matter August 14, 1903, at the post office at Washington 12, D.C., under Act of Congress, March 3, 1879. Vol. 132, No. 46. Hasty counsels are generally followed by Copyright, 1955, Review and Herald Publishing Association, Washington 12, D.C. repentance.—Laberius. 2 REVIEW AND HERALD The 1955 Autumn Council

By FREDERICK LEE

The 1955 Autumn Council con- of the Harris Pine Mills. He spoke ference session. The consensus was vened in the General Conference on the subject "What Would Jesus that it should be held some place in chapel, Takoma Park, Washington, Say to Us?" He first drew the atten- the East, as previously planned. D.C., October 20, at 2:30 P.M. The tion of the audience to the words of Sabbath afternoon, October 22, a meeting was smaller than any held Christ given to the disciples just be- special program was conducted in the in recent years, because it was con- fore He ascended to heaven as re- Sligo church, commemorating the fined to committee members only. corded in Matthew 28:17-20. He memorable date, October 22, 1844. The opening meeting took up the emphasized the words: "Teaching R. R. Figuhr, president of the Gen- reports of the statistical secretary, H. them to observe all things whatsoever eral Conference, gave the keynote NV. Kiaser; the treasurer, C. L. Tor- I have commanded you." speech. He said that our divinely as- rey; and the undertreasurer, 0. A. "What would Jesus say to us today, signed task is not yet complete. The Blake. if He were here?" asked the speaker. task is to preach the message to all The statistical secretary reported "I believe He would teach us just the world. The church was organized that on December 31, 1954, the what He taught the disciples," he for service, he declared. We are told church membership stood at 972,071, said. "He would, no doubt, begin that the apostolic church went every- with 11,447 churches. During the with the Sermon on the Mount and where preaching the Word. Every in- year, 82,288 persons were baptized tell us to be poor in spirit, to be stitution of the church is to be dedi- throughout the world field, where we meek and merciful, to be pure in cated to that one purpose. In every are laboring in 726 languages and heart. He would tell us to love one land evangelism is to be the note dialects. Literature sold during 1954 another, even to love our enemies. struck. In conclusion he said that sev- totaled $17,271,860. During that year It would be Jesus' purpose today to eral speakers had been asked to show the Southern African Division passed rear up a godly ministry, and He how this was being done in different the 100,000 mark in membership. would tell us to go into all the world lands and by some institutions of the Three other divisions—Southern Eu- and preach the gospel. In order to church. ropean, Far Eastern, and the South do this we must not be caught in American—are close behind. Southern the rush of making a comfortable CME Evangelistic Endeavor Europe will, no doubt, reach this mark living, but we must put first things G. T. Anderson, president of the in 1955. And it is expected that the first." College of Medical Evangelists, then other two will do so in 1956. The Friday morning business ses- spoke of the objectives of the college. The treasurer, C. L. Torrey, said sion was a brief one, so there would "It is heartening to know the degree that the General Conference was in be some time for subcommittees to to which CME graduates have given sound financial condition, with liquid meet during the day. It was voted to themselves to evangelism," he said. assets on hand more than equal to the hold the 1956 Autumn Council, "When an institution has lost its authorized fixed reserves. However, which will be a biennial council, in evangelistic fervor it has lost its call- he stated that the estimated income Takoma Park. The brethren dis- ing. We believe that CME is playing for 1956, which is based on 1954 in- cussed the question of where it would a part in this work. As many promi- come, reveals that funds available for be best to hold the next General Con- nent people stop either at the Loma increased base appropriations will Linda or the Los Angeles campus not be sufficient to warrant the large and look about, they often ask con- increases in mission appropriations cerning our beliefs, and our men are that have been possible in recent Humility always free to tell them of their faith. years. Many have gone away impressed by The financial report contained this By SIEGFRIED M. V. SANDSTROM the consecrated and dedicated men significant item: "On the basis of the O dear God of love and mercy, they have seen there." relationship of tithes and mission of- Although Thou, the Lord, be high, Dr. Anderson told of the courses in ferings for 1930, in 1954 the North Yet Thou wilt respect the lowly, evangelism that are being conducted American Division would have re- To the meek Thou wilt be nigh. for medical students. Nineteen stu- ceived in mission offerings $19,495,- Heavenly Father, make me humble, dents who are taking a course in 433," instead of the $9,363,086 re- Take from me all sinful pride; personal evangelism are going into ceived that year. May the lowly, loving Jesus the homes of the people who have A table in the report reveals that Ever be my only Guide. at one time or another been in our in 1930, for every one dollar of tithe hospitals, and in some of them Bible paid, 67.6 cents were given for mis- I would shun self-exaltation, studies are being given. Other groups sion offerings. In 1954 only 32.5 cents Overbearing self-esteem; are studying sermon preparation and were given to mission offerings for I would emulate the meekness Of the gentle Nazarene. also are going out giving Bible stud- every one dollar paid in tithe. ies. Nurses have their part in doing Statements dealing with the finan- I would not be self-sufficient, this type of work. At present an effort cial condition of our sanitariums and Haughty, arrogant, or vain; is being conducted by medical stu- educational institutions were distrib- Teach me to be kind and gentle, dents under the leadership of Dr. uted among the members of the com- Never causing others pain. Wayne McFarland in the city of Red- mittee. May all know I've been with Jesus, lands. Friday morning, October 21, the Learning how His life to live; L. E. Froom was next on the pro- council was preceded by a devotional How to glorify Thee, Father, gram. He spoke particularly of the service led by C. J. Nagele, manager And Thy light to others give. longing and the great hope of those NOVEMBER 17, 1955 3 who waited on October 22, 1844, to and the Lord rebuked them, saying, contrary the one to the other: so that see their Lord. They were at first dis- "Suffer little children to come unto ye cannot do the things that ye appointed, but soon found out that a me." Another case was when two of would" (Gal. 5:17). transcendent event had taken place, the disciples with personal ambitions "When the soul is deceived," the a waymark in God's plan had been came and asked their Lord for a spe- speaker said, "it thinks contrary to passed. The hour of God's judgment cial position in His kingdom, and He the will of God. This is one of the had begun as Christ entered into the had to caution them against such a wonders that is leading some of the most holy place, instead of His com- spirit. Again they disappointed and elect astray." He spoke of a fine ing out of the sanctuary to bless His troubled Jesus when they wanted to young woman who once had a beauti- people, as they had anticipated. Some call down fire from heaven on people ful Christian experience and was one hundred thousand earnest be- who did not welcome Him. zealous in the service of God, but lievers had waited for the coming of There was also the occasion in the she had gone the way of the world Christ. At last these disappointed Garden of Gethsemane when His because she had been affected by a ones found their way into a new hope three most trusted disciples disap- man who did not believe this truth, and a different program. They were pointed Him because they did not who had won her away by his in- to hasten the coming of the Lord by understand His great sorrow and sidious arguments against our faith preaching the judgment message to watch with Him. Finally, there was and belief. all the world. "This is the work that the time when Judas was with Him The second wonder mentioned was we are to do, and there is a compel- at the Last Supper. Having done all pride of opinion, which leads people ling urgency upon us to do it He could to save Judas, He said unto away from the truth. Their minds quickly," he declared. him, "What you do, you must do will be blinded, so that they will be- quickly." lieve a lie. Other temptations he Evangelism in New York City In conclusion the speaker said, "I mentioned were envy and selfishness. Walter Schubert, one of the associ- hope none of us will disappoint the He spoke of "the fashions of the ate secretaries in the Ministerial As- Master as the disciples did." world, which are leading some of our sociation of the General Conference, The Sunday morning session, Oc- people away from spirituality; cov- then spoke of the work he had been tober 23, took up various recommen- etousness is another of the insidious conducting in the city of New York, dations. One had to do with the sins that are causing our people to be where he has been holding three keeping of careful service records of tempted." In conclusion Elder Mose- evangelistic efforts simultaneously. all workers. Another concerned a re- ley declared: "The Spirit of prophecy To date 135 have been baptized, and duction of country-wide general con- speaks in superlative terms against he hopes before long that the total ventions and meetings of different every one of these deceptions that will reach at least two hundred. departments and groups of workers. are even now deceiving the elect." There were fifty-four in the first bap- It was felt that some of these could At the Monday morning business tism. Fourteen of these were former be broken up into smaller meetings session a number of legal meetings of Seventh-day Adventists who had been to be held in different parts of the General Conference institutions were brought back into a new experience. country, where they would be a bless- held, which included the Interna- E. E. Cleveland, another associate ing to our people. The afternoons tional Insurance Company, the In- secretary of the Ministerial Associa- and evenings were spent in holding ternational Temperance Association, tion, told of his evangelistic endeav- subcommittee meetings and prepar- the American Temperance Society, ors in Montgomery, Alabama, where ing recommendations to be passed by the Christian Record Benevolent As- about 385 persons were baptized as the council. sociation, the Oakwood College con- the result of the effort. He likewise The Monday morning devotional stituency, and the Riverside Sanitar- spoke of the evangelistic work he had meeting was conducted by C. E. ium constituency. done in the past year in the land of Moseley, associate secretary of the Buganda, in the heart of Africa, General Conference Regional De- Harris Pine Mills where he conducted an effort in a At the close of the session C. J. tent. Two hundred were baptized as Nagele, manager of the Harris Pine a result of that campaign, and the Mills, and W. H. Branson were asked queen of Buganda has shown a great IN THE TWILIGHT to give a statement concerning the interest in the truths taught by Sev- operation of this organization that enth-day Adventists. Whistler once explained to a friend why was donated to the denomination he liked to paint his portraits in the twilight. R. A. Anderson spoke on the words, "As the light fades," he said, "and the some years ago. We were told that "Arise, shine; for thy light is come." shadows deepen, all the petty and exacting the mills are making constant im- He told of one hundred thousand details vanish; everything trivial disappears, provement and increasing sales from people who are now preparing for and I see things as they are, in great strong year to year. Of the 755 employees, baptism in South Africa and of the masses."—A Reader's Notebook, p. 248. 80 per cent are Seventh-day Advent- great work being done in such places ists. The sales total some nine million as New Guinea in the South Seas. dollars annually. Including the ap- "It is wonderful what God is doing," propriation to be made to the Gen- he said, "in all these lands. He is partment. Elder Moseley spoke con- eral Conference mission budget this working miracles among heathen cerning the wonders and signs that year, a total of four hundred thou- peoples such as we never have seen will be performed by false prophets sand dollars has been given for this before." in the last days to deceive even the purpose. It is hoped that in the future Sunday morning, October 23, at the elect, as predicted in Matthew 24:11, this sum may be greatly increased and devotional hour, R. L. Hammill, as- 12. He listed some of the things he that the Harris Pine Mills may play sociate secretary of the General Con- believes are now deceiving some of a large part in helping to finish the ference Department of Education, our own people and leading them work of God in the earth. spoke of the disappointments of Jesus away from the message. He quoted Monday afternoon at 4 P.M. an- with His disciples. He referred to the the text which states: "For the flesh other business session convened. Ac- time when the disciples held back the lusteth against the Spirit, and the tions taken up concerned the organi- children who pressed about Jesus, Spirit against the flesh: and these are zation of the temperance work in 4 REVIEW AND HERALD the union and local conferences, ap- preaching film was shown. This was place to which he might go. He went propriations made to the American a sample of what is now being at- out giving all, because he had a true Bible Society, the Oakwood College tempted in the matter of preparing sense of mission. (3) Promptness and operating fund, servicemen centers, preaching films in color for general decision. There will come times when radio and television allotments. use among our people for evangelistic we cannot depend on the brethren Other actions had to do with the work. This is now in an experimental who must come to us from afar to number of ministerial internships to stage, but will soon be completed. give us counsel. We will have to acC be provided each year, a special Oak- Tuesday morning the devotional quickly and assuredly. When we do wood offering in 1956, foreign ex- meeting was led by H. L. Rudy, vice- this, God tells us He will take care of change rates, special offering enve- president of the General Conference. results. We must trust Him to carry lopes, preparation and placement of He spoke on the qualifications of us through." denominational business personnel, those whom the Lord can trust. The Tuesday morning business ses- and first-aid training. Quoting from Patriarchs and Proph- sion was a short one. Consideration One most important action dis- ets, pages 621 and 622, he read: "We was given to the calls for depart- cussed and passed had to do with the do not know what great interests may mental conventions and councils to question of the use of hypnosis in be held during 1956. A great desire the treatment of disease, which seems was expressed that these be held to to be coming to the front in the the minimum and that they be medical world. The action sounded a FAITH IN GOD joined so far as possible, so that there warning to our physicians and den- would be no duplication of time and tists against the use of hypnosis in In a group of people going through the expense on the part of some who their practice, and a warning to our Carlsbad Caverns was a little boy, eleven, would have to attend more than one. church members against seeking its with his seven-year-old sister. When they However, it was recognized that these use. The action also recommended reached the bottom of the caverns, the lights councils have much to do in bringing that we take a decided stand against were turned out. So deep was the darkness about unity and efficiency in the the teaching and the practicing of far down in the earth that the little girl began to cry. Her brother put his arm around work. hypnotism in any Seventh-day Ad- her and reassured her, saying: "Don't you The council met Tuesday after- ventist institution. cry. There is a man here who knows how to noon to give consideration to a num- In the midst of the business session turn the lights on."—Mebane Ramsey. ber of items. The most important time was given to A. H. Roth, presi- one of general interest had to do with dent of the Inter-American Division, evangelism. The resolution called to tell of the calamity that has come upon our ministers and lay members to his field during the succession of in all the world to restudy the Bible hurricane disasters last summer. be at stake in the proving of God. . . . We should look to the revealed will and the counsels of the Spirit of Elder Roth related that these hurri- prophecy concerning the work that canes had struck six fields in his di- of God . . . no matter what circum- stances may surround us. God will we are to do in warning the multi- vision. Three thousand Seventh-day tudes of Christ's soon coming. Adventist families have been affected. take care of the results; by faithful- Thirty Adventists have lost their ness to his word we may in time of The council then met on Tuesday lives. In Barbados alone seventy trial prove before men and angels evening to complete its work. The homes of our people were destroyed; that the Lord can trust us in difficult budget was presented at this time. their possessions were swept into the places to carry out His will, honor While at first it seemed almost im- sea. One of the places where damage His name, and bless His people." possible to be able to increase the was severe was on the island of "We may well ask the question budget for 1956, the final figures Granada, where eleven churches were today, 'Can the Lord trust us to carry brought out the most wonderful fact destroyed. Four hundred people gath- out His will in every place and under that the council was able to make an ered in one big church, hoping that every circumstance?' God has taken a increase in appropriations to the they would be protected, but while great risk," Elder Rudy said, "in call- world field of over half a million they were there the roof was blown ing us to His service in spite of our dollars above that appropriated in off and the walls fell in, killing all weaknesses. But thank God, there are 1955. The total appropriations the members of one family as well as many in our rank and file whom God amounted to $20,814,801.24. This is others. Many were wounded. can trust because of their faithful- the largest appropriation ever made The hurricane struck into British ness." in the history of our work. Honduras and north to Mexico, Some of the qualifications of one In closing, R. R. Figuhr, president where great damage was done. Tam- whom God can trust, Elder Rudy of the General Conference, said: pico, Mexico, was affected badly. said, are: " (1) Spiritual ruggedness. "God has been good to us in pro- However, our church, standing on Men with such qualities do not seek viding the means just appropriated. higher ground than others, was not their ease and comfort, nor are they It will be most encouraging to our damaged and was made a place for complacent in the face of the great mission leaders when they receive administering relief. The pastor of work we have to do. (2) A true sense word that we have been able to in- our church in Tampico was selected of mission. Here again when our crease the budget by over half a mil- by the Red Cross to act as chief relief workers and members feel the burden lion dollars. We appreciate the spirit officer. The Inter-American Division, of the gospel mission task that is ours, that has been manifest in this coun- along with the General Conference, they will feel the need to be up and cil. We will pray for you as you each at once sent funds with which to doing, asking no questions as to the go to your field, and we ask that you purchase needed drugs and food. particular place in which they will pray for us that we may all work to- Large quantities of clothing also were labor, but will be glad to go even at gether so that the cause of God may sent. However, the disaster is so great great sacrifice to places of need. Paul go forward gloriously." that further help must be given to did not ask, after he had heard the The actions passed at the council our people in this area. call from Macedonia, as to the com- that are of general interest to our An evening business meeting was pensation he would receive or the people will be published in a later held. During this session a ' new comforts and conveniences of the issue of the REVIEW. NOVEMBER 17, 1955 5 worldliness, self-interest, the critical Act Now for God attitude, and pride of life. This is the moment to come to Christ in repentance, confession, con- By J. E. Edwards secration, and faith. Receive His ac- ceptance, forgiveness, justification, and imputed and imparted righteous- There are many temptations beck- daily progress toward a perfect like- ness. Christ will make us ready for the oning us to neglect our soul's salva- ness of our Master. time of trouble. tion. One of the most successful is Some time ago a government postal You may ask, "How can I be pre- the thought that the Lord will over- inspector in southern India, who had pared to meet Christ and be saved?" look our unfaithfulness in minor been attending our meetings, became Listen. An old businessman requested matters and not hold us accountable greatly impressed by the Holy Spirit the office boy to pass him the Bible for our little sins. But if we accept that he should keep the Sabbath and from the shelf. As he delivered the that deceptive teaching our lives will follow Jesus all the way. He was un- Bible the old man said to this youth- be marred, our influence misleading, able to procure a Bible for himself ful messenger, "You carry that Book and eternal life lost, as was revealed and thought that perhaps the Amer- easily in your youth, but when you in the experience of the five foolish ican evangelist was giving his own are tired and old as I am, it must virgins. Said the messenger of God: interpretation to the Bible. He carry you." Will the Bible with its "Satan leads many to believe that decided to test the Lord, requesting messages and promises carry us God will overlook their unfaithful- Him to give a sign so that he might through the experiences of the time ness in the minor affairs of life. The know for certain that the seventh-day of trouble? Yes, if we have fortified Lord shows in His dealings with Sabbath was God's day. He recognized our lives with Bible truth, if we have Jacob that He will in no wise sanc- that he was faced with a very impor- assimilated its principles and have tion or tolerate evil. All who en- tant decision—if he accepted the inculcated them into our very lives, deavor to excuse or conceal their sins, Sabbath he would lose his govern- if we have received the love of the and permit them to remain on the ment position, his Hindu relatives truth in our hearts. books of heaven, unconfessed and un- would reject him, he would be de- Daily Fellowship With Christ forgiven, will be overcome by Satan." prived of his home, his family, his —The Great Controversy, p. 620. income, and he would have to start Another important step in provid- Another insidious danger confront- life all over again in a new commu- ing and maintaining spiritual power ing us is to entertain the thought that nity. is a daily fellowship with Christ. "In a better time to prepare for heaven He knew that this overseas worker, this life they [the five foolish virgins] lies ahead in the future. But to post- who had only been in India a short have not entered into fellowship with pone our preparation of heart and time, was unable to speak his dialect. Christ." "They do not know God. life for the time of trouble will result One evening the postal inspector They have not studied His character, in eternal disaster. "Those who delay earnestly prayed that if the seventh- they have not held communion with a preparation for the day of God day Sabbath was right God would Him, therefore they do not know how cannot obtain it in the time of trouble, send this foreign pastor to him the to trust and how to look and live." or at any subsequent time. The case of following day urging him in his own "To His faithful followers Christ has all such is hopeless."—Ibid. Our dialect to keep the Sabbath. If this been a daily companion and familiar spiritual resources cannot be secured occurred he would know that God was friend. They have lived in close con- at the last moment. Character is not directing him, and he would accept it tact, in constant communion with transferable. No one can believe for as a sure sign that the seventh-day God."—Christ's Object Lessons, pp. us. We must make our own provision Sabbath was to be observed as God's 413, 411, 421. You inquire, "How may for tests ahead. day. I experience this close fellowship and constant communion every day?" Early the next morning the over- Avoid Comparisons Some years ago at a pastors' monthly seas evangelist was impressed by God council in London, the ministers were Often we look around at other to visit the home of this government discussing how one could pray without members and notice their sinful lives, worker. Just before leaving, the evan- ceasing as admonished in 1 Thessa- believing that our chances for heaven gelist, to his utter surprise, found lonians 5:17. The chambermaid was are extremely good in the light of himself saying some words unknown to bringing in wood for the roaring fire their conduct. We must not make him but apparently understandable and overheard the animated pros and excuses for our shortcomings by to the interested convert. These were cons in the arguments. Finally sum- pointing to the faults in others. "For the eight words spoken in the dialect moning her courage she interrupted, we dare not make ourselves of the of the postal inspector: "Jesus loves "I can answer that question, 'How to number, or compare ourselves with you. He needs you. Come away." find time to pray without ceasing.' some that commend themselves: but As a result of this unusual eight- The more I have to do, the more they measuring themselves by them- word appeal and the clear evidence of time I spend in prayer." The pastors selves, and comparing themselves God's leading, the government in- inquired, "How can that be?" The among themselves, are not wise" (2 spector decided to follow the Lord and chambermaid answered, "Well, it's Cor. 10: 12). keep His commandments no matter this way. In the morning when I first Jesus Christ is our example and what the consequences. He has come open my eyes I think, 'Lord, open the pattern. "For even hereunto were ye away from the world and has come to eyes of my understanding that I may called: because Christ also suffered Christ and His message. behold wondrous things out of Thy for us, leaving us an example, that ye God's appeal to us is: Come away law.' Then when I am dressing I should follow his steps" (1 Peter 2: from minimizing sin and evil habits. pray, 'Lord, may I be clothed today 21). With eyes fixed on Him, our Come away from the delay of heart in the robe of Thy righteousness and motives prompted by His will, our preparation. Come away from the adorned with the garment of Thy hearts directed to His purposes, and self-commendatory attitude. The salvation.' As I am washing I think our minds focused on His plan, we power of Christ will free us from of the Lord and say, '0 Lord, may I 6 REVIEW AND HERALD be washed in the fountain open for needy, speaking helpful words, extend- sinners.' And when I am kindling the ing the kindly handshake, radiating fire I pray, 'Hear, 0 Lord, I pray; a cheerful countenance, praying with kindle a fire of sacred love in this the discouraged, studying the Bible cold heart of mine.' And when I am with neighbors, and acquainting [These news items are taken from Religious News sweeping I always call, '0 Lord, may people with Christ. How do you Service. We do not necessarily concur in statements made in these items. We publish them simply to give my heart be swept clean of all sin.' measure up? our readers a picture of current religious develop- So I commune with Jesus all the day We build a spiritual stockpile by ments.] long." full surrender to Christ, daily fellow- Do we have this daily fellowship ship with Jesus, and loving service Governor Urges Clergy Brand with Jesus in opening our hearts to for Him. We are "made ready for Careless Driving a Sin Him in prayer? life's worst by preparing for God's Still another important step in best." Clergymen and churches of Florida were building an adequate spiritual life is Shall we not prepare for crucial asked by Gov. LeRoy Collins to brand care- service prompted by love. "Into the tests and emergencies by attending less driving as "an evil, ugly sin." He spoke at the dosing session of the seventh annual hearts of all who are united to God church worship until our soul is Governor's Highway Safety Council Confer- by faith the golden oil of love flows homesick without it, by reading the ence in Miami. "We know," the governor said, freely, to shine out again in good Bible until its spiritual insight be- "that almost all of our accidents happen works, in real, heartfelt service for comes the texture of our thought, by because the drivers involved commit viola- God."—Ibid., p. 419. praying until prayer is the day's rule, tions of our traffic laws." But this is not service that has and by looking upon Jesus until His degenerated into a form as indicated image is stamped on the lens of our Canadian Supreme Court Rules in Ezekiel 33:31: "And they come eyes and we see all things through Quebec Closing Law Invalid unto thee as the people cometh, and Him? they sit before thee as my people, and This preparation may not seem A Quebec statute requiring stores to re- they hear thy words, but they will essential in life's ordinary times, but main dosed on six Roman Catholic holy not do them: for with their mouth in unexpected moments it means the days of obligation was ruled invalid by the they shew much love, but their heart difference between the wise virgins Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa, Can- goeth after their covetousness." who accompanied the bridegroom ada. The decision of the nine-man tribunal into the kingdom and the foolish was unanimous. It held that the statute, Our service for God and others is upon which a Montreal city bylaw is based, manifest in comforting the mourning, virgins who, with no spiritual stock- is concerned with religion, and that this is relieving the distressed, aiding the pile, missed the kingdom. a matter for federal rather than provincial jurisdiction. Convictions brought against a The Removal of Sin-2 number of Montreal's leading stores on the basis of the bylaw were upheld earlier this year by the Quebec Court of Appeals, and A Superior Religion and the case subsequently was carried to the Supreme Court. Superior Lives Sockman Hits "Peace of Mind" Christianity By Carlyle B. Haynes Dr. Ralph W. Sockman, in a lecture at Evanston, Illinois, criticized "peace of mind" As we look out over the earth it have produced chaos, confusion, and Christianity. "Current preaching," the New seems as though, fold after fold, the perplexity. But those wars were not York Methodist minister said, "tends to em- curtain is falling upon the civilization a cause as much as they were an phasize Christianity as security rather than of the world. I do not mean the iron effect. They were traceable to the Christ as Saviour, but real peace of mind curtain, or the bamboo curtain, or same forces and basic causes that results from adjustment to God, not an ad- the purple curtain. I mean the final today are bringing the world to the justment to the passing flux and change." curtain that has the sinister word finis brink of ruin. "This is an age of specialists," Dr. Sockman on it. The lights are going out every- Others think the cause of the pres- said, "and because of our over-specialization, ent crisis is the appalling and rapidly we need to bring through the gospel a sense where. The blackness of utter dark- of the wholeness of life." ness is settling down on all people. growing carnival of lawlessness so They grope in darkness, striving to characteristic of our time. But this, discover the meaning of the things too, is but a contributing, and second- More Liquor Places Than Houses that are taking place among men. ary, condition. There are others who of Worship Men earnestly desire to find the think the cause of the world's present cause of these things, with the pur- distress is the clash and conflict of There are now 141,733 more bars, cocktail lounges, and liquor stores in the United pose of removing it. They do not ideologies and philosophies of govern- States than churches, synagogues, and tem- know the cause, and if they did, they ment, such as democracy, Fascism, ples of all religious groups, the Methodist could not remove it. It is a cause that Nazism, Communism. But this is not Board of Temperance reported in Wash- men little suspect, and that they re- true. ington, D.C. Church building, despite its rec- fuse to believe. It is a cause that is Standing on the Mount of Olives ord level, is "running a losing race with sa- not reported in the daily press nor nineteen centuries ago, the Son of loon building," the board said. It called taken into account by the statesmen God, whose vision penetrated through attention to a report by the Internal Revenue of the world. the centuries to our own time, who Service that as of June 30 there were 277,466 What, then, is it that has brought foresaw and foretold the present situ- retail liquor and 164,323 retail beer dealers holding Federal licenses, a total of 441,789 the world to this stupendous crisis? ation, gave the cause for it, and also establishments dispensing alcoholic bev- There are those who think it to be the remedy. After describing the wars erages. On the other hand the number of the result of two great world wars. and rumors of wars, the distress and houses of worship in the country total 300,- They are wrong. Those wars, indeed, fear and confusion of these days, the 056, the board said. left many deplorable things, which Saviour of men, with His penetrating NOVEMBER 17, 1955 7 insight into all things human, spoke sand panaceas of men have brought confronts our world today. It does, of the essential reasons that would no relief. indeed, contain the only true expla- produce this situation. His great Men rebelled against God and nation of present world conditions. It prophecy of our time is in Matthew broke His law. God held men amen- provides the only remedy for a des- 24. Take time to read it, all of it, word able to the rule of right, and they perate and ruined world. But has it by word, and with close attention. would not yield obedience. They for- saved you? Observe that He was replying to a sook their allegiance to the King of We become greatly exercised, and question asked Him by His disciples the universe; His high authority they rightly so, about bringing the truth regarding the time of His second set at naught; hence He has a con- to others—to our neighbors, friends, coming and the end of the world. And troversy with the nations, and sin is relatives. We would have all the world notice in particular verses 4, 5, 11, 12, the cause of it. know "the truth." I ask you, Why? 24, 26. "Take heed that no man And it is sin that has caused all Do you want them to become like you? deceive you. For many shall come the wretchedness of mankind, that Do you want to make them over so in my name . . . and shall deceive lingers in the lives of God's own dear that they will live, talk, act, dress, eat, many." "And many false prophets people, retarding their readiness to read, and conduct themselves like shall rise, and shall deceive many. meet God and making them unfit for you? And . . . iniquity shall abound." "If the kingdom of heaven, and thus In what way is your character it were possible, they shall deceive delaying the return of their Lord. superior to that of your neighbors? the very elect. . . . Wherefore if they Those of you who read this are the Do you read the things they read, see shall say . . . he is in the secret people of God in the world. He loves the things they see, hear the things chamber; believe it not." you. He died to save you. He has they hear, talk the way they talk, go to called you. He has made known this the places where they go, dress the way Iniquity and Deception blessed truth to you. What I now they dress, eat the things they eat, act False christs, false prophets, false would have you consider is whether the way they act? teachings, false claims—in brief, your religion means saving power and If you should walk on the street iniquity and deception! Drawing men victory over sin—for you. We claim with them would anyone looking at away from the true Christ to false that our message is the only solution you know by your appearance, your christs and prophets, falsehoods, lies, and remedy for all that is wrong with conduct, your dress, that you were the iniquity—these are the things referred the world. If our claim is true, if in- one who has "the truth"? In what way to by our Lord as the elements which deed we have a superior religion, then has this message changed you? In what are producing the discord and con- that religion will manifest itself and way would you have it change them? fusion of earth. demonstrate its superiority in one Why is your way of life a superior This one fact alone explains the supremely important way—by pro- way of life? What has this message events of the past, and of the present, ducing superior lives. If it does not do done for you? that, either it is not the superior and casts great light upon those still The Christ Life to come: Because of iniquity and religion we claim it to be, or we are deception, "the Lord hath a contro- not permitting it free course in our The message you believe and love versy with the nations" (Jer. 25:31). lives. is more than a set of doctrines, more There is a controversy between right With that in mind I put it to you than a body of teaching, more than a and wrong. "The Lord bath a contro- with all the earnestness I can com- proclamation, more than a code of versy with the inhabitants of the land, mand—What has this message done, law, more than a fulfillment of proph- because there is no truth, nor mercy, what is it now doing, for you—and ecy, more than a set of outward observ- nor knowledge of God in the land. By in you? ances. swearing, and lying, and killing, and We are not mistaken in believing It calls for a distinctive kind of life. stealing, and committing adultery, that the message we have has been It is that distinctive kind of life, more they break out, and blood toucheth given to meet the very condition which than all else, that will do the most blood" (Hosea 4:1, 2). powerful witnessing for the truth of It is sin, then, that is the root cause this message. That life is the Christ of all the trouble on earth. It is sin life. that is the cause of this controversy Appointments With Jesus Isaiah tells us that God's people between man and God. It was sin By ELMA P. LAWRENCE shall be for signs (Isa. 8:18). We shall, that first interrupted the harmony of course, continue to teach the signs existing between Creator and creature. I had an appointment with Jesus, of the times in the natural, religious, It was sin that brought a curse upon Alone, at the dawn of the day; commercial, social, and political this rebellious race and made this I felt the sweet peace of His presence, worlds. But in this world the greatest world a revolted province of the As I quietly knelt to pray. signs of the times in which we live, the most impressive signs, the most con- divine dominions. Sin has been the I had an appointment with Jesus cause of all woe, both of nations and At His temple on prayer meeting vincing signs, will be the people of of men. It is that curse which has night. God and the kind of lives they live. produced all the present distress of the He came, and His sweet benediction That Christ life will exert the greatest world. And it is that curse which will Made my care-burdened heart seem influence and constitute the most con- finally overwhelm the world. light. vincing evidence that God is about to And now civilization approaches complete His work on earth. its end. Through the centuries human Another appointment with Jesus And God stands ready to develop projects have repeatedly failed. Was to be on the Sabbath His guest, that distinctive kind of life in vou. He Human hopes have proved phantoms; And there in His house, by His Spirit, is both willing and able to remove sin human promises have turned out to be My turbulent soul was blessed! from your experience—all sin. Are falsehoods. All that wisdom, genius, 0 heart with a hidden longing, you ready to have Him do it? Surely education, culture, civilization, and 0 soul with a secret quest, the removal of sin from your life is philanthropy have accomplished still Only keep your appointments with the most important work confronting leaves the whole head sick and the Jesus, you and every other church member whole heart faint; and the ten thou- And His presence will bring you rest! today. 8 REVIEW AND HERALD "That TV is giving the U.S. an almost primitive The Far-ranging Influence language, made up of grunts, whistles, standardized wisecracks and cliches—that it is turning the average of Television American into a stereotype. Yet it is breaking down regional barriers and prejudices, ironing out accents, giv- Judging from the letters that come to our desk, many ing people in one part of the country a better under- of our people are greatly troubled about the influence standing of people in other parts. of television on Adventist ideals and standards. Some have chided us for not speaking more at length and "That TV is making politics 'a rich man's game,' more decidedly against television in the columns of the turning statesmanship into a circus, handing dema- REVIEW- Our failure to say more on the subject is not gogues a new weapon. But it is giving Americans their because we minimize its importance, but simply because first good look at the inside of their Government, letting there are many other matters that must be presented them judge the people they elect by sight as well as by in the REVIEW. sound and fury. We agree with all who have written to us that tele- "That TV has distorted and debased salesmanship, vision presents a new and exceedingly subtle kind of haunting people with singing 'commercials' and slogans. temptation to all those who are seeking to prepare them- However, because or in spite of TV, people are buying selves in mind and heart to meet our Lord at His ap- more and more things they never before thought they pearing. needed or wanted." Recently there appeared in the September 2, 1955, A Most Disturbing Summary issue of that ably edited weekly, U.S. News & World Report, an extended discussion of television, under the This is not an Adventist summary, nor that of any general title "What TV Is Doing to America." The religious organization. As the discussion reveals, this discussion opens thus: summary represents a cross section of the thinking of "The biggest of the new forces in American life today parents, pollsters, sociologists, doctors, teachers, and the is television. TV people themselves. We believe that it should disturb "There has been nothing like it in the postwar decade, the peace of mind of any Adventist worthy of the name, or in many decades before that—perhaps not since the especially one who has children. If ever a mixture of invention of the printing press. Even radio, by contrast, good and evil was presented, this summary has pre- was a placid experience. sented it. "The impact of TV on this country has been so One of the exhibits in the extended discussion is a massive that Americans are still wondering what hit table that gives a breakdown of the "per cent of program them." time, New York City stations," in a "typical week in January." Inasmuch as the major TV programs are on Good or Bad Effect? great chains, the fare served up to New Yorkers might The question is then posed: "Has the effect been be considered typical of what is being served up for the good or bad?" The extended discussion, which fills sev- whole United States. The table divides the program into enteen pages, is an attempt to answer that question. It two main parts: "entertainment" and "information," admits at the outset that "solid answers to this question with subdivisions under each. The percentage figures are very hard to get," and adds immediately, "but almost speak for themselves: everybody has an opinion and wants to air it." Then follows an introductory summarization, for which sup- "TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT 77.7% porting data are given later in the article. Crime drama 13.5% "That TV has kept people from going places and Comedies 11.1% doing things, from reading, from thinking for them- Westerns 7.1% selves. Yet it is said also that TV has taken viewers Domestic dramas vicariously into strange and fascinating spots and situa- Dramas of romance, adventure, et c. 13.2%1-3% tions, brought distinguished and enchanting people into Variety shows 11.0% their living rooms, given them a new perspective. Sport events 3.4% Quizzes, stunts, contests 5.0% "That TV has interfered with schooling, kept children Personalities, music, other 12.1% from learning to read and write, weakened their eyesight and softened their muscles. But there are those who "TOTAL INFORMATION 22.3% hold that TV has made America's youngsters more News 6.1% `knowing' about life, more curious, given them a bigger Interviews, weather reports, cook- vocabulary. Teaching by TV, educators say, is going to ing demonstrations, etc. 16.2% be a big thing in the future. "That TV arouses morbid emotions in children, glori- "TOTAL PROGRAM TIME 100.0%" fies violence, causes juvenile crime—that it starts domes- tic quarrels, tends to loosen morals and make people Comment on TV Program Table lazy and sodden. However, it keeps families together at Here is part of the comment on this table: home, provides a realm of cheap entertainment never "Three out of every four TV programs are entertain- before available, stimulates new lines of conversation. ment shows. If anything, the trend is toward a higher NOVEMBER 17, 1955 9 content of entertainment and a lower slice of informa- excellent article, "and might be good heart insurance." tion." —Reader's Digest, November, 1955. (Italics supplied.) "In a typical week of the peak TV season, in January It is helpful to compare the Digest report made in of last year, crime, comedy, variety, and Western shows November, 1955, with a statement from the pen of Mrs. accounted for 42.7 per cent of all TV program time on E. G. White written in March, 1896. At that time the New York City screens. . . . servant of God observed that there are many who eat "Rating figures tend to show that people are getting foods heavy "with fat, because it suits the perverted just about what they want, in the opinion of the broad- taste." But she warned that "the Lord has given special casting industry. According to the 'popularity' ratings of directions that these should not be eaten." Then she top shows, comedy and drama and straight entertain- asks significantly, "Why?" Her answer is as follows: "Be- ment are outpulling everything else." cause their use would make a diseased current of blood It is in the setting of this last fact that the next phase in the human system. Disregard of the Lord's special of the discussion takes on most serious character. We directions has brought many diseases upon human quote: beings."—Healthful Living, p. 94. (Italics supplied.) "There seems to be general agreement that reading She declared specifically that "heart troubles are the declines when the TV set comes into the living room. result of immoderate eating."—Ibid., p. 181. This is not Studies by various advertising agencies indicate that to imply that there are not other causative factors besides newspaper reading is affected least; book reading is af- "immoderate eating." fected more; magazines of the general-interest and enter- It is especially helpful to compare a statement or two tainment types tend to lose ground most." from her pen concerning fatty foods and the difficulty "Americans spent 13 million dollars less for books in encountered by the body in making these things into 1954 than in 1953, though population increased by about "good blood" with statements made by Mr. Clark in his 2.8 million people in the same period. To put it an- article concerning cholesterol in the blood. Let us place other way: Americans spent about 500 million last year the two one after the other: for books. They spent 600 million just to keep their radio and TV sets repaired, in the same period." Spirit of Prophecy Statement (To be continued) "Grease cooked in the food renders it difficult of F. D. N. digestion."—Healthful Living, p. 95. "Flesh meats, but- ter, cheese, rich pastry, spiced foods, and condiments are freely partaken of by both old and young. . . . The blood-making organs cannot convert such things into "Good Heart Insurance" good blood."—Healthful Living, pp. 180, 181. (Italics President Eisenhower's recent attack of coronary heart supplied.) disease has provoked much general inquiry and dis- "Reader's Digest" Statement cussion about a crippling and often killing malady that threatens the very existence of millions of Americans in "Doctors have long known that the greatest danger mature life. For example, the extensive Reader's Digest to the heart is an accumulation in these [coronary] audience, numbering millions of readers, is now being arteries of a fatlike substance called cholesterol. This briefed on the possible cause of heart disease. (See No- substance, produced by the liver, is essential to the body vember Reader's Digest, "Is This the No. 1 Villain in and is found in most of our tissues. However, a possi- Heart Disease?" The Digest published in its September bility being investigated is that the body sometimes issue a personal report by a coronary victim who de- makes too much cholesterol or does not break it down scribed the sensations and experiences that came to him enough. In such cases it may be deposited within the during such an attack.) walls of a coronary artery, narrowing the channel for Heart disease, "the century's great scourge," may be the blood to flow through and starving the cells of the related to the high amount of fat in the American diet. artery itself. If this process continues, the artery may be This fat contains cholesterol. Forty years ago fatty foods closed by a blood clot. Since the heart muscle depends provided about 30 per cent of our calories. Now they upon the blood and oxygen brought to it by the arteries, provide about 40 per cent. The increased consumption the result may be a weakening of the heart. In the end of fat in our foods results in the building up of a higher the heart may simply stop for want of this vital fuel."— percentage of a substance known as cholesterol in the Reader's Digest, November, 1955. (Italics supplied.) blood with the effect that the surplus of this material A certain amount of fatty foods is essential to good, (necessary to body functions up to a certain point) may balanced eating. Too much fat is harmful. Life and be deposited in arterial walls, often blocking off the health may depend upon the observance of this impor- circulation and resulting in damage to the arteries and tant dietetic rule. Here we have a striking confirmation to the tissues which normally are supplied with food of counsel received years ago in the Spirit of prophecy. from the blood that flows through those arteries. In the This counsel comes from the Bible, too, as Mrs. White case of coronary heart disease, it is the heart that is once wrote: "Jesus . . . gave special direction to the damaged because of the disability of the coronary artery. children of Israel, saying: 'It shall be a perpetual statute (See article by Dr. Charles H. Wolohon in November 10 for your generations throughout all your dwellings, that issue of the REVIEW.) ye eat neither fat nor blood.' And the Lord spake unto The Digest article reports that research with groups Moses, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, using high-fat and low-fat diets has been made around Ye shall eat no manner of fat, of ox, of sheep, or of goat.' the world. For every group tested that ate a high-fat `For whosoever eateth the fat of the beasts, of which diet, the blood cholesterol was high, and there was much men offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord, even coronary heart disease. The relationship between high- the soul that eateth it shall be cut off from among his fat diets and coronary heart disease is therefore seriously people.' "—Healthful Living, pp. 94, 95. suspect. Let us be thankful for this heaven-inspired testimony, Many experts believe that a reduction in fat calorie which, if observed, will help to prolong our lives and consumption would be beneficial for all of us. "It could strengthen us for the severe and taxing labors that hardly harm anyone;" says Blake Clark, author of this await us in the finishing of God's work. D. A. D. 10 REVIEW AND HERALD Habituation develops certainly and rapidly from the use of narcotics. Addiction occurs very infrequently from the properly controlled therapeu-

CONDUCTED DY THE C.ENE“L CONFERENCF MEDIC 4L DEPARTMENT tic use of drugs. The great majority of persons who thus become addicts have an unstable nervous system or a constitutional weakness, and the addic- tion is only one manifestation of their fundamental instability. The use of Stimulants and Narcotics narcotic drugs often grows out of un- controlled curiosity or the seeking of a By Harold M. Walton, M.D. "thrill," and soon becomes an escape mechanism from reality—"a means of bridging the gap between ambition and accomplishment." Recently while responding to a aware of the harm they are doing to night emergency call, I traveled a themselves. Agent in Degeneration main metropolitan freeway at an In the majority of cases habituation hour when automobile traffic would The utter addiction of the habitue develops, and gradually increased use to, and dependence upon, narcotics be expected to be at its lowest ebb. I of caffeine beverages is required to was impressed by the large number of is difficult for the average layman to produce the same "eye-opening" appreciate—the compulsion to secure cars encountered, and wondered where effect and feeling of fitness. The end so many people were going at that results of the continued use of caffeine an adequate supply of the narcotic so hour. dominates the thought and entire life are the development of nervousness, of the person that there is no limit I am of the opinion that much of tremor, wakefulness, excitement, pal- to the ends he will employ to secure the night-life pleasure seeking and pitation, and rapid heart action. the drug. running around in the "wee hours" Hypnotics and Narcotics By way of summary we may say result from the free use of beverages that the caffeine group, the hypnotics, and drugs that stimulate the nervous The use of hypnotic and narcotic and the narcotics may be regarded in system and provide an escape from drugs is a more serious and dangerous an ascending scale insofar as evil effects the sense of fatigue and realities. matter than that of caffeine beverages. are concerned. Under medical direction Afterhours travel and indulgence in The hypnotic drugs are used by the each has definite value and a place in enervating practices are the direct public primarily as sleep-producing properly controlled therapeutics. Caf- result of artificial stimulation and the pills and as sedatives to relieve ten- feine, when needed, should be pro- erasure of the normal sense of fatigue sion. Habituation to hypnotic drugs cured from the pharmacy on prescrip- and good judgment that should lead develops readily, and an individual tion, and not from the grocery store. to the exercise of self-control. soon finds himself being swept along Hypnotic drugs are too dangerous to Caffeine Beverages in a vicious cycle in which he requires be self-administered, and the potential increasing amounts of hypnotics at havoc of narcotics is so great and the Caffeine in the form of caffeine- night to combat wakefulness and danger so insidious that the only safe bearing beverages is the most common nervous tension. The next morning rule is to leave such medication strictly and widely used of the drugs that pro- a larger dose of stimulants is required alone except when specifically pre- duce stimulation. The coffee break in in order to keep going. scribed by a physician. midmorning and midafternoon has The counsels of the Spirit of proph- now become an expected feature of ecy beautifully emphasize the position the day's program. Many workers, that all who are seeking to glorify God especially those in sedentary occu- ACCIDENTS in their body and spirit should take in pations, readily affirm that they could respect to the use of various foods and not get through the day without the Accidents kill more children annually than drugs that are deleterious. "Under "lift" of coffee or "coke." Such a the seven deadliest childhood diseases com- the head of stimulants and narcotics situation is comparable to the use of bined.—Survey Bulletin. is classed a great variety of articles a whip to spur on a tired and already that, altogether used as food or overworked horse. drink, irritate the stomach, poison the The consumption of caffeine-bear- In the four years of our participation in blood, and excite the nerves. Their use ing beverages, chiefly coffee, tea, World War II, 1,070,000 American service- is a positive evil. Men seek the excite- mate, and cola soft drinks, has reached men were killed or wounded in combat; dur- ment of stimulants, because, for the an all-time high. The caffeine in these ing the same period, 3,394,000 people were time, the results are agreeable. But beverages produces stimulation of the killed or injured in traffic accidents on the there is always a reaction. The use of nervous system, causing the individual home front.—Man and the Motor Car. unnatural stimulants always tends to to feel more alert and capable of excess, and it is an active agent in mental effort. One of the serious ob- promoting physical degeneration and jections to the use of such stimulants decay."—The Ministry of Healing, is that the sense of fatigue, which A group of drugs known as narcot- p. 325. functions normally in the body as a ics are more powerful in their effects safety factor, is counteracted and activ- than the hypnotics. It should be the ity well beyond the individual's capac- inexorable rule of every person Life is not given to be spent in idle- ity is undertaken. Many persons, never to take a narcotic drug—opium ness and self-pleasing. Great possibili- especially those of a nervous tempera- or its derivatives—except in case of ties have been placed before everyone ment, are in danger of varying degrees real necessity, and then only when who will develop his God-given capa- of exhaustion by the persistent use of prescribed by a qualified physician— bilities.—Counsels to Parents and caffeine beverages without being never self-administered. Teachers, p. 145. NOVEMBER 17, 1955 11

HOW TO REP THEM HAPPY AND HEAVENLY

CONDUCTED BY PROMISE KLOSS SHERMAN

godliness. There are the radio and The Causes of Juvenile Delinquency television, which are like trees that furnish a knowledge of good and evil. Fifteen years ago, Frank R. By C. S. Longacre McNinch, then Chairman of the Federal Communications Division, addressing the National Association Since 1948 there has been a steadily the time to cool the temper off by of Broadcasters, said: "As I sit in our increasing number of American boys a suitable remedy. family circle listening to the radio and girls still in their teens who have When a baby begins to cry violently . . . some programs are not welcomed. committed crimes of all kinds. The and to show temper, because it is not They subtly and sometimes boldly best available figures on a national taken up or because some wish is suggest to young people things that basis are those compiled by the Chil- not immediately satisfied, and when I wonder if any of you think proper dren's Bureau, based on, cases handled such conduct is not due to pain or to suggest to young minds in their by juvenile courts. This bureau states suffering, the child should not be al- plastic and formative stage, when im- that "the stream of children through lowed to control the parent, but the pressions are quickly and indelibly the nation's juvenile courts grew from parent should administer a remedy made, often to last throughout life. 300,000 in 1948 to 385,000 in 1952, of that will teach the child not to repeat Beware of the danger to ideals, the which only 6 per cent of the increase the misbehavior. morals, the thought habits of our can be attributed to the enlarged ju- "As the twig is bent, the tree's in- youth and children. . . . You do come venile population. By 1960, this coun- clined." Too many parents neglect into our homes, whisper your mes- try will have a further enlarged popu- the training and disciplining of their sages, or your song, whether for good lation, age 10 through 17 years. If children until it is too late in life. or ill to those assembled." the rate of juvenile delinquency con- The evil traits and habits have be- tinues to mount at the rate experi- come fixed. They waited too long to Effects of Liquor Advertising enced during the past five years, the bend the twig. Unless the child is number of boys and girls going trained in its infancy and is taught Both the radio and the television through juvenile courts will sky- to obey and recognize authority when networks have become the willing rocket to some 750,000 by 1960." its wrong tendencies first make them- servants of the brewers and distillers "No child is born delinquent," says selves manifest, it is next to impos- because of the millions of dollars the the Children's Bureau, "but he is sible to check the evil tendencies liquor interests pour into their cof- subject to the wide variety of influ- later in life. fers annually. Too many Seventh-day ences and conditions which tend to Parents who neglect to set high Adventist parents who would not for lessen or increase his chances of be- and noble ideals before their children any price take their children to the coming delinquent. He is subjected early in life, to give them instruction theater or the movies and vaudeville first of all to the profound influence in the Scriptures, and to teach them shows, through the unsupervised tele- exerted by his parents and the im- to reverence God and obey His man- vision in their homes, permit these mediate family." dates, will not need to search for the purveyors of evil to corrupt their chil- J. Edgar Hoover recently stated reason why their children do not obey dren, and then wonder why they are that 95 per cent of juvenile delin- and honor them. haled into the courts. quency was traceable to parental de- Of course, juvenile delinquency • Nor do these parents supervise the linquency. A decline of the sense of does not result from a single cause. reading matter of their children, but parental responsibility in the proper Parents have a manifold responsibil- permit them to read cheap and las- training and disciplining of their chil- ity in safeguarding the welfare of civious magazines, which stir up evil dren, and in setting a good example their children. There are a thousand emotions, and then they are startled of proper conduct is largely the cause foes lurking nigh to lure our children when their children go astray in their of delinquency. away from the path of rectitude and social life. Unless these channels are The wise man said, "Train up carefully guarded and supervised a child in the way he should go: by parents, they need not be sur- and when he is old, he will not prised when their children go depart from it" (Prov. 22:6). Too astray and are listed as delin- many parents, even among those quents. Neither should parents who make a profession of religion, expect to find it easy to teach con- neglect and forget the divine trol of the TV or radio knob counsel to bring their children when children have become ac- "up in the nurture and admo- customed to listening to all kinds nition of the Lord." Parents can- of programs, good and bad. not begin too soon to train their If parents would follow the children. Even the babe in the example set by the parents of crib is capable of being trained. AVE YOU SOMEWHAT TO DO Moses, of Samuel, and of Daniel, When it becomes evident that their children would never ap- the babe is showing temper and TO -MOR ROW; DO IT TODAY. pear in the courts of the land Wants its whims satisfied—that is BENJAMIN FRANK Is) except to bear witness for God. 12 REVIEW AND HERALD System in the Home work, or for neighborly calls that me now" and "Go away and leave me should be made among the people in alone" will not be heard where there By Ernest Lloyd the home area. is a well-regulated program, and where 5. Because system gives everyone a a relaxed spirit pervades. It is a de- The lack of system is considered by place in the homework. It distributes plorable thing when we are too busy many experienced parents and teach- the responsibility, and responsibility to help our boys and girls with their ers as one of the chief causes of is the great human developer. Mothers little problems. irritation and trouble in the family will not be overburdened when all in 9. Because system in our homes ex- circle. A little more system in most the home carry their share of the erts a good missionary influence. Our homes would doubtless go far in burdens. Just as every member in the homes are to be lighthouses. We can- bettering the health and happiness of church is included in God's plan for not measure the effect of a well-or- both parents and children. Let us Christian service, so every member of dered home and yard upon our neigh- briefly survey ten reasons for having a the family is to carry a part of the bors and friends. Very often they will system to guide us in the operation work. Children naturally like to help, improve their own surroundings when of the home. and wise parents will encourage this they see what system and order has 1. Because system comes from God attitude constantly. (Ibid., p. 345.) done for us. This is a matter we do and we are His children. He is "a 6. Because system helps to prevent well to study. God of order." We see His orderly rush and tension. We should be ex- 10. Because system will give us more procedures in the world of nature amples to others of calmness and poise. free time with our children and youth about us. We have many evidences "In quietness and in confidence shall and more time for personal meditation that He has plans and laws for the be your strength." Unless we are very and study. This is essential for mental systematic operation of the seasons, careful, the spirit of the world will and spiritual growth. And this is the for the growth of vegetation, for the master our homes. The hurry method test of the value of system in the home. planetary bodies, and for our own results in poor work and loss of What does system require? Wise physical and spiritual welfare. If it nervous energy. planning, and then determination to is necessary for God to have definite 7. Because system emphasizes the carry out the plans. One must per- plans to carry out His purposes, it severe in the thing. The efforts we must be necessary for us to have plans essential things. Time is short. We cannot do everything. But we do have make toward the desired end will for our lives. The home is to represent develop us as adults and will help Him. Our homes are to fit into God's time for the needful things. System helps us weed out that which does not train the boys and girls for successful plans for both the present and the careers as future homemakers and future. count. "Life is too solemn to be absorbed in temporal and earthly workers in any field of service. 2. Because system is a principle of matters, in a treadmill of care and true success. We see it in the business anxiety for the things that are but an world. Every thriving enterprise has atom in comparison with the things Thoroughness is necessary to success system in its work. System checks up of eternal interest."—Ibid., p. 343. on all leaks and weaknesses in a busi- in the work of character building. ness, and corrects them. Otherwise 8. Because system prevents over- There must be an earnest purpose to ruin is ahead. System is a great means working. The overtaxed parent is carry out the plan of the Master of success in the school, the office, the sometimes annoyed by little matters Builder.—Counsels to Parents and store, and the home. Since the home that children bring up. "Don't bother Teachers, p. 62. is the first great school, it is important that system be encouraged in the lives of all in the home, even in the youngest. The very little ones can be taught to pick up their toys after playtime and carefully put them away in the right places. 3. Because system encourages good habits. Life is made up of habits. "It is the duty of every Christian to ac- quire habits of order, thoroughness, and dispatch. . . . All who will, may overcome . . . fussy, lingering habits." —Christ's Object Lessons, p. 344. It would be time well spent to read again and again this page of wisdom in the book just mentioned. The wise suggestions given here, if carried out, would greatly add to the peace and comfort of every home. 4. Because system is the great economizer of time. "Of no talent He has given will He require a more strict account than of our time."— Ibid., p. 342. It may seem to take more time to keep things about' the home in order, but it saves time in the end. System in the home means more time for proper relaxing periods, for the H. M. LAMBERT pursuit of a hobby, for some creative There is more time to spend with the children when there is system in the home. NOVEMBER 17, 1955 13 sion where they could pray and think. This strengthened their spiritual in- dividuality, self-reliance, and trust in God, and thus they were prepared for ' the creative responsibilities placed upon them. In Isaiah 40:31 those "that wait upon the Lord" to "renew their Dare to Be Yourself! strength" are compared to eagles. And the eagle is not only the king of winged life, he is also known for his By Paul K. Freiwirth solitary instincts. And in human life as in the bird kingdom, the crown power to think and to do. The men comes to him who is not enslaved by "I'm getting sick and tired of my the majority. neighbor," a friend recently told me. in whom this power is developed are "When I'm out in my garden, he's out the men who bear responsibilities, Diversity Among the Disciples in his garden; when I'm washing my who are leaders in enterprise, and car, he's out there washing his car; who influence character. It is the One writer has said that "when and whenever I buy some new gadget work of true education to develop Jesus called men to assist Him with for my home, as soon as he finds out this power; to train the youth to be His plans for the kingdom He did about it, off he goes and buys one thinkers, and not mere reflectors of not choose men as much alike as too!" other men's thought."—Page 17. possible; rather, He seems to have (Italics supplied.) tried to get twelve men as much un- Now imitation may be the sincer- like as possible. Simon Peter was head- est form of flattery, and it is nice to Never was that counsel more timely than today. Half a century ago rugged strong, impulsive, opinionated, yet think that others have sufficient con- Christ saw great possibilities in him; fidence in our wisdom to copy our individualism was the watchword in America, but now the pendulum has Andrew was quiet, unostentatious, ways, yet we must admit that the and willing to work behind the attitude of my friend's neighbor is swung to the other side. While indi- vidualism, espoused for its own sake scenes; James was enthusiastic, ar- really symptomatic of an emotional dent, and vehement; John will always and spiritual malady which for want rather than because of principle, can become a great evil, the danger today be remembered for his sympathy . . . of a better term I will call mass psy- Thomas will be remembered as a chology. is from another direction—too much mass thinking and doing. Let's be- doubter . . . Simon the Canaanite, Protect Your Individuality ware of becoming crowd followers. or Zealot, was somewhat of a politi- The pioneers of the Advent mes- cian and nationalist; and Judas Is- Imitativeness is one of the charac- cariot, with a selfish greed for filthy teristics of youth. And this is a natu- sage have bequeathed us a spirit of individuality. If these godly men and lucre, became the betrayer of Christ." ral trait. But youth must hold the A study of God's ways with the reins tight enough to protect their women had not thought and studied the Bible for themselves instead of Bible prophets reveals that inspira- own individuality. tion—the gift whereby they received A budding young ministerial stu- and passed on the truth from heaven dent once thought an older minister —never crushed individual personal- was the ideal. His hero happened to ity. On the contrary, it utilized and have a, speech defect, and every once God's Word glorified the individuality of each in a while a slight hissing sound By ELMA P. LAWRENCE prophet. You see, the Lord does not marred his delivery. His imitator, seek to destroy the individuality of blinded by enthusiasm, incorporated God's Word is true! youth or of any man or woman, even that sound into the practice sermons Though all the world be filled with thoughts in holy office. It may be thought that which were part of his theological impure, in the work of the gospel, individual- training. The reaction of the other And Satan's falsehoods still to sin allure, In spite of evil doubts, we may be sure ity must be surrendered to achieve students need hardly be described. harmony, but no! We are to seek to While the selection of a "hero" is not God's Word is true! God's Word is sure! come closer to Christ. Then we come wrong, yet imitation can be carried In spite of failing promises of man; into closer harmony with one an- too far, as was done by this youth. Though Satan and his cohorts ever plan other. Our individual personalities One of the sad results of our pres- Fulfillment of the prophecies to ban, may remain very much different, but ent way of life is the emergence of God's Word is sure! if we recognize Christ as the head of the "mass man," the individual whose God's Word is life! our lives, all the members of the decisions are arrived at by what the Accepting it and walking in its way, church will work in heavenly har- masses do: he reads, eats, plays, and My burdens at my Saviour's feet I lay! 0 ye who seek for everlasting day, mony. And this constitutes a power- buys what everybody else does, and God's Word is life! ful testimony to the world for the for no reason in particular. Of course, Christian message. in some instances the majority may What is the dominating influence do that which is good, yet God wishes in your life? Is it your sinful inclina- young men and women to order the following common religious notions, tions? Are you a slave to the paralyz- details of their lives after the pat- the Lord would have had to use ing passion of playing to the grand- tern of Jesus, the divine Blueprint, re- other tools to lay the foundations for stand? Or are you permitting the gardless of other influences. the Seventh-day Adventist Church to Author of your faith to be also its In that gem of true philosophy, which we belong. Finisher? Is God's work of restoring Education, we read that "every hu- Think, too, of God's heroes in Bi- you to the naturalness of your true man being, created in the image of ble times. Men like Moses, David, selfhood a living experience in your God, is endowed with a power akin Elijah, John the Baptist, and Paul life? If so, you are really daring to to that of the Creator—individuality, spent considerable periods in seclu- be yourself! 14 REVIEW AND HERALD these hungry locusts." Immediately the answer came. The hungry crea- tures settled on wheat fields surround- ing his, but in the field where he A Boy's Pledge prayed, not one plant was touched. By GEORGE HAWKINS All around was a desert waste after the locusts left, but in the middle Three things there are I'll never do: —our brother's field—there was a I'll never drink, nor smoke, nor chew. Big Hearts! green oasis. I'll never form an appetite If you will turn to the third chapter For whisky, beer, cigars, or pipe. Juniors have big hearts—generally, No alcohol or nicotine of Malachi, verses 8 to 12, and read Around my person shall be seen. that is. A few may be selfish, but not these texts, you will see the promise many. Ask the average Seventh-day that this farmer claimed as his own. And three things more I will beware: Adventist boy or girl in his early This is for you, too. William Glad- I'll never lie, nor steal, nor swear. teens, "Do you pay tithe?" and he will stone of England was so impressed I'll speak the truth to every one. answer with a radiant smile, "Yes, of by the providences that come to the What is not mine, I'll let alone. course. Every time I earn a dollar I tithepayer, that on his deathbed he My lips, I pledge, shall ever be set aside a dime for the tithe." urged his son to pay tithe. "Not less From naughty oaths and bywords free. I have found that Adventist jun- than one tenth," he said. "Tithe pay- Now these six things I will forbear: iors like to give, not pennies and ing brings a blessing upon the nine I'll never drink, nickels—except, of course, when tenths that is left after we return Nor smoke, that's all they have—but dimes and God's tithe." Yes, the windows of Nor chew, quarters and dollars for Jesus. heaven swing on smooth hinges for Nor lie, Just ask a class of juniors in the all tithepayers. Even though your Nor steal, Sabbath school or junior camp to tithe is small—only a few cents—re- Nor swear. share their money with a poor boy or turn it to God and He will honor girl, and they will dig down deep into you for it. D. A. D. their pockets and come up with the last penny for the needy one. Always have a big, warm heart, jun- iors. Never let your heart shrink up it was written, and of the four hundred and grow cold. When Jesus died on men gathered round David as he sang to the cross, He gave all that He had for them. us. When God gave His Son to die "Be merciful unto me, 0 God, be merciful for the world, He emptied heaven in unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, one gift. The angels are busy making in the shadow of thy wings will I make my strong efforts to protect and help us. refuge, until these calamities be overpast. Should we not give and sacrifice for Song in a Cave . . . He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would Jesus and for others? By Arthur S. Maxwell swallow me up. . . . I know of a poor student who "My heart is fixed, 0 God, my heart is worked his way through college—all From now on David lived a very hard fixed: I will sing and give praise. Awake his way. One day he went to the life. He had no home any more. He could up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I cashier's office and asked that ten not go to see his wife, for King Saul would myself will awake early. dollars tithe be paid on his one-hun- have soon found out; and he dared not stay "I will praise thee, 0 Lord, among the dred-dollar labor credit. So the cashier with his parents in Bethlehem, in case people: I will sing unto thee among the paid the ten dollars to the church trouble should come to them. So he slept nations. For thy mercy is great unto the out in the forest, or in the caves of the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds. Be treasurer. A few days later the dean mountains. came to his room and told him that thou exalted, 0 God, above the heavens: One of these caves was called the cave of let thy glory be above all the earth." he was wanted on the telephone. He Adullam, and he stayed there for some time. Try to picture the scene: the dark cave, was invited to speak at a certain social His brothers came to see him there "and lit by a few smoky torches; at one end the gathering. After the talk the master all his father's house." Other people came, brave young man who killed Goliath, his too, for "every one that was in distress, and of ceremonies reached into his pocket rugged new-found friends sitting and lying every one that was in debt, and every one and handed him ten dollars. At first on the floor about him; in his hand a harp, that was discontented, gathered themselves this surprised him. Then he remem- which he plays as he sings the praises of unto him; and he became a captain over bered the text that says, "Them that God. Suddenly the cave becomes a temple, them." honour me I will honour" (1 Sam. and sad, bitter men, who have lost all hope, 2:30). One by one they came to him, from all feel hope and faith and love surge back into parts of the country, until he had a little their hearts again. God will honor the tithepayer who army of four hundred men. About this time David did a very beauti- is conscientious. In Argentina a new It was a very rough group, for every one ful thing. Leaving the cave of Adullam one convert began paying tithe. He was had a grievance of some kind or another, day, he went to see the king of Moab to ask faithful to the Lord in all his spiritual and it would have been easy for them to a special favor. duties. One day this man saw a large become a band of thieves and cutthroats, black cloud approaching his wheat preying upon the countryside. But David "Let my father and my mother, I pray let them know that that wasn't his purpose. thee, come forth, and be with you, till I field. The sun was hidden by a sky know what God will do for me." full of locusts, a mighty airy army of He told them about God, and many times he sang to them of God's glory and love The king of Moab was friendly, and agreed them, hungry and looking for fresh, as he had sung years before on the hillside to the plan. So David went to Bethlehem green food. Running to his wheat while tending his sheep. and took his parents to the land of Moab, field, he fell down on his knees and Here it was, in the cave of Adullam, that and there they stayed "all the while" that prayed, "0 God, I have been faithful he wrote the lovely song which later be- David was in trouble. to Thee. I pay my tithe. Now fulfill came known as the fifty-seventh psalm. Read How kind of him to remember the old Thy promise and save my field from it tonight and think of the cave in which folks and take them to a place of safety! NOVEMBER 17, 1955 15 OW would you like to go to Palau to become our first rjP'inAton H foreign missionaries from the OF Ti-it WEEK 3 Philippines?" I got one of the great- est thrills in my life when this ques- tion was propounded to my wife and me more than twenty years ago. Going out to the mission field in response to this call ushered in a new Pioneer Missionary day for the work of Seventh-day Ad- ventists in the Philippines. Although it was true that several Filipino By J. 0. young people had rendered service in other fields of the Far Eastern Division in years gone by, these Fil- ipino workers served with organiza- We were not the only ones who go to our own college near Manila, tions of the denomination that were got excited over the matter. After the so I pursued my high school educa- already established as office and in- news had gone around, it became the tion in a private institution in my stitutional workers. In our case we topic of conversation everywhere we home town. After graduation the way were asked to take charge of a new went. There was one thing, however, was opened for me to teach in a mission station and engage in direct that we thought we ought to do after public school in a nearby town. It evangelism among primitive peoples, making the decision ourselves. Our was while I was thus engaged in who in many ways resemble the is- parents learned about it, and we were teaching that something happened landers of the South Seas. Moreover, interested to know what their reac- that affected my life's career. we were the first Filipinos to be sup- tion would be. So we went to see One night in a dream I found my- ported by the home field. Our mis- them. Our parents were aging, and self studying at our denominational sion work was a Missionary Volunteer we were wondering just how they school, then named Philippine Jun- project at that time, and we were sup- felt about our going to a distant land ior College. At another time I ported by offerings given by our and leaving them behind. It would dreamed that I was preaching to a young people all over the Philippines. mean a long period of separation, sizable congregation somewhere. To Palau is a group of islands belong- and there was always the possibility my mind, those were revelations of ing to the Western Carolines. The of not seeing one another again in what God would have me do. As a Carolines together with the Marianas this life. lad I was very bashful, and I never and Marshall Islands comprised the I shall never forget the statement thought that I would ever be able former Japanese mandated islands in my father made on the occasion of to speak in public. But I was certain the Central Pacific. At the close of our visit to them. It took a great deal that if it was God's plan for me to World War. II the islands were placed of courage for him to give expression become a minister of His, He would under the administration of the trust to his feelings when he said, "If you help me overcome my timidity. Then territory of the United States. In our were going away for some business denominational organization at the to earn money, I would hate to see present time, the three island groups you go; but inasmuch as you are have been formed into a detached going away for the service of the mission of the Far Eastern Division Lord, I will not stand in the way. I called the Far Eastern Island Mis- will be very happy to let you go." sion, with headquarters in Guam. We could not but praise the Lord When we worked there, beginning for such a spirit. He has died since, in 1934, the Palau Mission was un- but he rests with the satisfaction that der the Japan Union Mission. he had made a contribution to the It was the day after Christmas in cause of missions. 1933 that the call to serve in a Yes, it takes much of the self-sac- foreign land came to us. My wife rificing spirit for those who are will- and I were then in our early twenties ing to let their children go to the and both of us had been connected ends of the earth, as much as for with the Lord's work for barely three those who go themselves to support years. As has already been stated, the God's program. How thankful we sending of foreign missionaries was should be for the great host of fa- a new program as far as our work in thers and mothers, who through the this section of the world field was years have made this noble sacrifice concerned, and so there were none that the Lord's work may be ad- among our own people to whom we vanced. could go for information and advice Many and varied are the means about foreign mission work. We were employed by the Lord in carrying given until New Year's Day to make out His purposes for individuals. I up our minds whether we would ac- was in the seventh grade in school, cept the call. What a short time in finishing the elementary course, when which to make such an important de- the Advent message was first preached cision, we thought. Only a week! But by an evangelistic team in my town. it will perhaps surprise many to learn I was about fourteen years old at the that it took us even less time than time, and I was one of those who that to decide. For just three days accepted Jesus as my personal Saviour after we were informed of the call, we as a result of the effort. For various H. B. MACDONALD, FROM EWING GALLOWAY made known our willingness to go. reasons it was not possible for me to A village street sc 16 REVIEW AND HERALD to an out-of-the-way village to visit a group of believers. There was no, other means of reaching the place except by walking, so with our lug- gage in our hands we started out. Whenever we were about to cross a. stream we would take off our shoes. and throw them to the other side corn the Philippines ahead of us. Then placing our lug- I. gage on our heads or shoulders we would wade our way across. In one- UTISTA place we came to a rice field with a. paddy that had just been prepared by- the farmer. The mud was very black and fresh. As the way became slip- and there, after the second dream, Being a self-supporting student and pery, Pastor Lugenbeal's feet slipped,. I decided that I must attend our at the same time busy with a num- and he fell in the rice paddy. He- school at whatever cost. The public ber of extracurricular activities, I did was able to get up at once, but his, school officials gave me every encour- not have much time for other things. trousers and shirt were soiled. When agement to continue in the teaching However, I took time to read we reached the next stream he profession, picturing to me a bright the Missionary Volunteer Reading changed his clothes and washed the future. But nothing could dissuade Course books found in the college soiled ones. Then he spread them on me. There was to be no more chang- library, which had a strong fascina- top of some shrubs by the wayside to. ing of my mind. I had been shown tion for me. I always carried a book dry. While we were resting under a. God's plan for me and I was deter- with me, and while waiting for my tree, I asked him the question re- mined to enter into that plan. turn in the dining room, and on other ferred to. With only a little sum of money occasions, I would spend the time His answer to that question made that I had saved during the one year reading. During the two years of my an indelible impression on my mind,. I taught, I enrolled at Philippine stay at the college I was able to read and those words have kept ringing Junior College when the next school about thirty books, most of them in my ears through the years, espe- year opened. I had to work hard to about mission life and biographies of cially when I meet trials and obstacles. be able to earn most of my way men and women who have made a in the discharge of my duties as a. through school during the two years contribution to the world's happiness worker in God's cause. He replied, I was privileged to stay there. Here and progress. As a result, I often- "Oh, I expected things even much again something took place that had times found myself daydreaming— worse than these; I had in mind to a great influence in the decision I imagining myself in some distant go to Africa when I joined the for- was to make with my wife several land, laboring among strange peoples eign mission band at Emmanuel Mis- years later. with strange customs and strange lan- sionary College." Of course, we went guages. Is it any wonder that it did through more trying experiences than not take us long to decide, when the the one related here. call came to us to render service in We were out in the mission field another country across the sea, and ourselves about a year after that par- far, far away? ticular experience. Pastor Lugenbeal "Did you expect to go through himself was the one delegated to in- hardships such as we are now experi- form us of the call. Whenever the encing when you accepted the call going has become hard, we could re- to serve here in the Philippines?" I member those words of that devoted,, asked this question of the late E. N. indefatigable worker for God, and Lugenbeal, with whom I had the with whom we were schooled in the privilege of laboring for about two hard life of a missionary in a strange years after I connected with the or- land. They have served to inspire ganized work. and give us courage. The influence My first contact with Pastor Lugen- of that consecrated life, together with beal was at the Philippine Junior the precious promises in God's Word, College, where he was my teacher in has sustained us in hours of discour- Bible subjects. When school termi- agement and hardships, and we ac- nated in 1931, he was appointed pres- cepted whatever lot came to us with- ident of the Northern Luzon Mission. out complaining. When he learned that I could no Influences! What an important longer go on with my studies for part they play in the lives of men lack of funds, he persuaded the local and women through the ages! In the mission executive committee to place experience of this humble worker, a call for me. So on July 1 of that who has been privileged to serve the year I received a telegram inviting Lord for about a quarter of a cen- me to work with the mission as office tury in various places and different secretary. Six months later I was ap- capacities, it was the self-sacrificing pointed Sabbath school and home spirit of parents, the inspiration of missionary secretary. From then on I mission life gained from reading, and had the opportunity of going with the self-denying life of a brave sol- him when visiting the churches, serv- dier of the cross that combined to ing as his interpreter. guide him along the path of service e Philippine Islands. On one occasion we went on a trip for the Master. NOVEMBER 17, 1955 117 spirit driveth him into the wilder- ness." The divine purpose allowed the tempter to test Him, weakened as 41 '.1 ; &it it He was by long fasting. One Satanic

6, -1.4P F I V: LONE suggestion was that angel protection be made the subject of experimental test (Matt. 4:6). This was rejected as presumption. Yet angels came a little later with their' unfailing ministra- FOR SABBATH, DECEMBER 3, 1955 tion while "the pallor of death" was on His face. (The Desire of Ages, p. 131.) Shortly thereafter Jesus told Nathanael: "Hereafter ye shall see Angel Ministry to Jesus heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man" (John 1:51). [This Lesson Help is a running comment on the Acts 8:9 on Simon the magician). lesson presented in the Sabbath School Quarterly and Matthew (26:36-46) and Mark should be read in connection with it.] There was, however, a higher sense of (14:32-38) refer to Gethsemane by wisdom recognized in other earnest name. Luke (22:39-43) does not, but During Christ's earthly life the an- men, such as those who saw and fol- gels of God were more intensely in- calls it "the place," as though they lowed the star, many of whom were all knew it as His habitual prayer terested in this world than at any expecting Messiah. That they were other time, for the plan of salvation spot. Only Luke says that during the three, named Gaspar, Melchior, and agony "there appeared an angel . . . centered in their incarnate Lord. God Balthasar, is nothing but tradition. "commissioned angels to attend Jesus strengthening him." Angel ministry and protect Him till He should ac- Equally earnest but poorer men at the temptation involved physical complish His mission on earth." were watching their sheep in the sustenance as well as spiritual (Matt. "From His earliest years Jesus was fields where David had once played 4:11; Ibid., p. 131); this "strengthen- guarded by heavenly angels."—The his harp as a boy, and the hosts of ing" must have been of transcendent Desire of Ages, pp. 67, 71. This les- God broke in upon them. They were spiritual nature, because Jesus now son shows the intensity of their inter- talking of the expected Saviour when stood in a position never before oc- est in about a dozen out of many "lo, the angel of the Lord came upon cupied, and He was "enclosed by instances. them, and the glory of the Lord shone legions of Satanic forces, His nature This accelerated angelic activity round about them." "The brightest weighed down with a shuddering, was not because Jesus was favored picture ever beheld by human eyes mysterious dread."—Ibid., p. 693. beyond ordinary men in His personal remained in the memory of the shep- That moment silenced the courts conflict with evil. It was because the herds."—The Desire of Ages, p. 48. of heaven. "God suffered with His concerted malignity of Satanic forces Wise men and shepherds believed, Son... . There was silence in heaven" was centered on Jesus as the repre- and "recognized the presence of Di- and grief among the angels. Then sentative of our race. "It was during vinity." (The Desire of Ages, pp. 47, the angel of God's presence came to the time when Christ was upon the 63.) Why did not the rulers of the strengthen the Lord. (Ibid., p. 693.) earth that evil spirits manifested their Jews believe and accept Jesus? The This was the angel who took Lucifer's power in the most striking manner." hope of a Messiah "had fermented in place before God. From this point —The Great Controversy, pp. 513, the minds of men, heathens as well as God's angels are even more in evi- 514. Jews, and would have led them to dence, for the evil hosts are defeated. When God's angels understood welcome Jesus as the Christ had He Angel hosts guarded the sealed their inability to redeem men, they come in accordance with their expec- tomb of Jesus; "the angel of the were granted the task of ministering tations. As it was, He came precisely Lord" opened it (Matt. 28:2). Angels to Jesus. "As He should take human as they did not expect Him, shattering announced the resurrection (Luke nature upon Him, His strength their earthly hopes to pieces, and so 24:4-6), and escorted Him heaven- would not be equal to theirs, and they did not receive Him."—Ellicott's ward at the ascension (Acts 1:9; they were to minister to Him, to Commentary on Matt. 2:2. And our The Desire of Ages, pp. 831, 832). strengthen and soothe Him under earthly hopes may work equal woe Finally, the heavenly hosts who had His sufferings."—Patriarchs and for us today, if we allow them. been stricken with "grief and won- Prophets, p. 65. There were limits to An Angel Visits Joseph der" at the idea of Christ's incarna- what both good and evil angels might tion (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 64), do for and to Jesus, but the evil What an angel said to Joseph— received Him with regal honors back legions were confronted by a watchful "She shall bring forth a son, and thou to glory (Ps. 24:3-10; The Desire of heavenly host. shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall Ages, p. 833). A heavenly host appeared and save his people from their sins" No wonder the early believers faded into a star one night in the (Matt. 1:21)—was never said of any went everywhere declaring the car- eastern sky. By what the world calls other child. The angel knew Mary dinal doctrine of the resurrection. coincidence, earnest eyes were search- would have a son, that He would be "To accept Christ's Resurrection is to ing the heavens and saw "his star" called Jesus, that He would be the have . . . peace in our souls, because (Matt. 2:2). Wise men (Greek, Saviour. It was all miraculous fore- we are justified before God, and it Magoi; see Jer. 39:3, 13, where "Rab- knowledge. is to know . . . that we have an in- mag" means "Chief of the Magi") When Jesus went to a lonely spot heritance incorruptible and unde- were of two kinds in those days. The to contemplate His life's mission filed, reserved in heaven for us, who Greeks used the word scornfully of (The Desire of Ages, p. 115), Luke are being kept here on earth by the impostors pretending to supernatu- 4:1 says, "Jesus being full of the Holy same power of God that raised our ral knowledge. The Roman world Ghost . . . was led by the Spirit into Lord from the dead."—WiLsug knew them as dealers in magic (see the wilderness." Mark 1:12 says, "The SMITH, Therefore, Stand, p. 437. 18 REVIEW AND HERALD of the minister's preparation. An Theological Seminary Moves increasingly large number of students are planning their program of studies to include the full three years of in- Forward struction in the Seminary, which lead to the Bachelor of Divinity degree. By E. D. Dick The plans for providing a plant adequate for the Seminary's needs are moving forward. When the present The first building in our new ministerial training called for a five- Seminary building was constructed, it Theological Seminary development year ministerial training program for was designed to meet the minimum program is rapidly nearing comple- ministers in North America, the first needs of a smaller enrollment. With tion. In fact a large part of this build- four years to be taken in one of the the adoption of new plans, it became ing was ready for occupancy by senior colleges and the fifth in the clear that more space was imperative. students enrolling in our Autumn Seminary. This at once incorporated It was also clear that these increased Quarter beginning September 7. the Seminary into the denomination's facilities could not be provided in This is a housing unit consisting of educational program as had not the limited area of the present build- twenty apartments each with a living hitherto been the case. ing. room, kitchenette, dinette, bedroom, These actions brought increased A tract of land consisting of eighteen and bath; and two other apartments demands upon the Seminary. They and one-half acres lying two miles with similar accommodations but with called for an enlarged physical plant, from the present building has been two bedrooms. There are additional a larger faculty, and an enriched acquired. It was felt that the first step storage cubicles in the basement for curriculum. Steps have been taken to in the development of the new plans every apartment, together with cen- meet all these needs. Charles E. would be to provide more housing for tral heating plant, incinerator, and Wittschiebe, formerly of Southern families. For this reason the present laundry facilities for the use of the Missionary College, and Edward building was erected. Rental charges occupants. Heppenstall, of La Sierra College, have been set at the lowest possible A Well-constructed Building have joined the Seminary staff since rate that will meet the operating these actions were taken, as has costs. We feel sure that those finding The building is well planned and George W. Greer, well known for his accommodations in this structure will well constructed. It is designed to choral leadership and instruction in be delighted with the new quarters, meet the needs of students who are in church music, on a part-time basis. and will find their stay at the Seminary attendance at the Seminary. Because Beginning with the Winter Quarter very pleasant. a well-constructed building is an Alger F. Johns and Winton H. Beaven Further building developments are economy both in operation and main- will join our staff, each on a part-time being planned for, just as fast as the tenance, it was built of brick, steel, basis for a period, and later on for funds can be provided for the purpose. and concrete, and it is practically full-time service. We believe that there is a great need soundproof and fireproof. The course offerings of the Semi- for a more adequately trained min- The actions of the 1953 and 1954 nary have likewise been greatly en- istry, and we are dedicated to the task Autumn Councils with respect to riched, thus serving the varied needs of making this training possible.

The Homer R. Salisbury Residence Hall of the Theological Seminary in Takoma Park. NOVEMBER 17, 1955 19 was extended by the city's news- papers. Several hundred observers with interests in the field of health, rescue work, and community welfare were present. Many of the observers were led to inquire about the faith of Seventh- day Adventists and the reasons be- hind their interest in disaster plan- ning. Denominational literature and enrollment cards for the Bible Corre- spondence school were given out.

College Breaks Ingathering Record By N. W. Dunn On October 4 the teachers and students of Emmanuel Missionary College had their Ingathering field Book evangelists of Germany gathered at our college near Darmstadt for the largest institute in the history day and broke all past records for the of our work in Central Europe. college by raising a total of $12,500. Their goal was $10,000. More than Central European Book lishing House, with three of his asso- six hundred students participated in ciates, all contributed greatly to the the actual solicitation, while scores of Evangelist Institute success of the meeting. students who were unable to leave By B. E. Wagner When the seven-volume set of full- the college because of responsibilities message books now in preparation is in connection with school industries, The largest book evangelist insti- completed, the soul-winning results of gave loyal support to the campaign tute in 1955 was conducted at our book evangelism will be greatly aug- by donating the amount of their wages college near Darmstadt, Germany, mented. Will you not pray for the for one or more days. August 5-13. Including conference work in Central Europe? It was gratifying to observe the un- workers and families of book evan- usual enthusiasm manifested by the gelists, we had an attendance of four various bands as I-Day drew near. hundred throughout the nine-day Civil Defense Project For several weeks prior to the field meeting. A. Wicklein, the publishing day, the college Ingathering leaders, department secretary for the Cen- at Denver, Colorado Wilson Trickett and Gordon Engen, tral European Division, and all his By Amanda Sloane spent long hours planning and organ- leaders for Western Germany con- izing for the campaign. Valuable help ducted the most thoroughly organized On September 9, 1955, the seniors of and support were given by President institute that it has ever been my the Union College Department of Floyd Rittenhouse and Dean W. M. privilege to attend. Nursing presented the most complete Schneider. J. L. Tucker, pastor of the During the past five years the and extensive civil defense demon- college church, kept in close touch courageous army of book evangelists, stration ever conducted in the Rocky with the situation and frequently now numbering three hundred, Mountain area. The project consisted stressed the importance of unanimous placed in the homes of the people of a mock bombing raid on the support of the Ingathering program. 7,370,384 pieces of literature. As a city of Denver and the setting up of H. K. Halladay and H. D. Burbank result of this seed sowing, 455 people facilities and services for the care of of the union and local conference have accepted the Advent message. the injured. home missionary departments gave During the past two years these faith- A medical-aid station was set up particular attention to the organiza- ful soldiers of the cross gave to our in a field to give first-aid care to nearly tional features of the campaign, and ministers the names of 2,332 interested a hundred "casualties." Denver were constantly on hand to furnish people and enrolled 8,603 in the Junior Academy, situated nearby, was technical help where needed. Bible correspondence school. During converted into an improvised emer- Leaders were chosen for thirty In- the same two-year period these book gency hospital with provision for a gathering bands, and everyone who evangelists gave 8,054 Bible studies. four-team operating room, a shock volunteered for service was assigned W. Mueller, president of the Cen- ward, and a unit for the emergency to one of these bands. Each band was tral European Division, was with us care of maternity patients. given a goal of not less than $250. for the entire institute. When he The community gave excellent Then followed a period of intensive asked how many were formerly from assistance. Officials of the Red Cross training in the proper methods of Eastern Germany, one hundred raised and the Civil Defense Organization street and house-to-house solicitation. their hands. When he asked the provided guidance; surgeons, dentists, Territorial assignments were care- challenging question as to how many and a veterinarian gave of their time fully worked out for each band, and would be willing to return as soon as to care for the wounded. Commercial Ingathering supplies were placed in it was possible to sell our literature, firms provided transportation for the the hands of band leaders. The band instantly the same one hundred hands evacuation of refugees and injured members were all assigned to cars, went up. persons to safer areas. with not more than four or five Conference presidents, members Community interest was high. The persons to a car. A "manager" was of the division staff, and manager demonstration was televised and re- appointed for each car to have charge S. Christoffers of the Hamburg Pub- ported by the radio. Good coverage of the group, distribute territory, care 20 REVIEW AND HERALD for supplies, keep records, and report results. At six o'clock in the morning and during breakfast on I-Day a series of inspirational hymns, interspersed with encouraging words by the Ingath- ering leaders, were played over the loud speakers on the campus. At seven o'clock all met in the chapel for prayer, and with high spirits one hundred and thirty carloads of stu- dents departed for a day of delightful service and thrilling adventure. The students had prayed for "In- gathering weather," and good weather prevailed until the day's work was done, and then it began to rain. Some of the cars brought back farm produce which was sold at auction that eve- ning in the physical education build- ing. The business manager of the col- lege, V. E. Garber, served as auction- Miracle in the Dispensary eer. By chapel time the following day, all the bands were ready to report, and "This patient has a very bad heart lesion, with an upward look to the Divine Physician, the total surpassed all expectations no possible hope of making her better. Drugs she dismissed the caller. In the rush of tak- —$12,500! During victory chapel, might relieve her for the time being. Sin- ing care of the constant needs of the sick in students were given the opportunity cerely, Dr. the dispensary, the woman was forgotten. to relate their experiences. When Mrs. Soto, the nurse in our central But one clay, about a month later, in One student told of a woman who dispensary in Ecuador, read the doctor's note walked the same woman. Her appearance received her gladly, saying, "I have and saw the poor woman before her, her had changed completely; she had been been praying every day for a week heart sank. The woman's legs were very healed. The prayer and simple treatment of that God would send someone to talk swollen, and with great difficulty and pain the dispensary had definitely postponed this to me about the Bible. You must be she walked into the little examining room woman's death. Now she is working in a and sat down, gasping for breath. certain business concern to help earn her that person." A young woman told daily bread. Thank the Lord for His heal- about meeting an elderly woman who Praying for guidance as she looked over the sample medicines of the dwindling sup- ing power and for our medical work! And was once an Adventist but who had ply, Mrs. Soto selected a few diuretic pills. many thanks to our people who give to not kept the Sabbath for thirty-nine With these she gave good counsel on a strict make these medical units possible. years. She promised to keep the diet and a few simple treatments, and then, A. M. TILLMAN following Sabbath and to be obedient from that day on. One of the boys who did not receive large offerings enrolled seventy-nine persons in the Bible correspondence course. miles south of Plentywood, became Pacific Union Conference, gave a most full to overflowing, the dream became appropriate dedication address, which a reality. is still talked about by those who Plentywood, Montana, On April 26, 1954, ground-breaking were present. The congregation was ceremonies took place, with the mayor invited to stay for a baptismal service Church Dedication of the city giving the special address. afterward, and almost all remained to Sixteen months later, after the expend- see seven new believers baptized into By M. M. Anderson, Pastor iture of some $35,000 and hundreds the church. of hours of donated labor, the build- On Sunday evening A. R. Lodahl Sabbath, August 20, was truly a ing was ready for dedication. gave a stirring message on "Christ, the high day for the members of the On Friday evening L. L. Grand Hope of the World" to a near-capacity Antelope church, for it was then that Pre, superintendent of the Miles City crowd. This brought to an end a the new church was dedicated in the district, gave the consecration service. most thrilling weekend for the mem- nearby city of Plentywood. On Sabbath the church was filled to bers of the Plentywood church. The new church had been a dream overflowing with many businessmen We wish it were possible for all to of many for several years; and when and townspeople present, some stat- see our beautiful church. Perhaps one the little church at Antelope, eight ing it was the first time they had ever of the most outstanding features would been inside a Seventh-day Adventist be the beautiful seven-by-fourteen- church. The response from the city foot illuminated photograph of a lake has been most gratifying, with several scene behind the baptistry. This, firms and individuals voluntarily giv- together with a lovely new Baldwin ing donations for the building. L. L. church organ, a grand piano, and the McKinley, president of the Montana all-oak pews and rostrum furniture, Conference, spoke at the eleven o'clock makes this house of worship truly a service, giving an inspiring sermon. monument to God, and a sanctuary The church has a seating capacity where His people love to assemble. of two hundred, but over three hun- We sincerely hope and pray that dred people were present for the God will bless our efforts with a dedication service in the afternoon. goodly number of believers to meet Interior of Plentywood, Montana, church. C. A. Scriven, president of the North with us and join this remnant church. NOVEMBER 17, 1955 21 1955 CHRISTMAS CAROLING

FOR 1956 INGATHERING

Nearly 2,000,000 CHRISTMAS CAROLING LEAFLETS were used in last year's Ingathering campaign. Two million HOMES were individually VISITED by our MEMBERS between Thanksgiving and Christmas PEOPLE received a heartwarming message in the leaflet handed to them. THEY gave FREELY and with WILLING hearts. Through this one channel alone $1,500,000 was gathered in. We invite every church in the North American Division to take part this year.

CAROL for INGATHERING between THANKSGIVING and CHRISTMAS. Accomplish four definite things in one: 1. Warm your own heart by bringing a mes- 3. Make known to others God's love for sage of peace to those in the homes you them. visit. 4. Greatly help to advance God's cause in all 2. Advance God's cause on earth. lands through the gifts received. ocet qefie 740414 ea,wea49 1. To have in every church at least one group 2. To visit at least 2,500,000 homes. (more if possible) caroling at least one 3. To leave a leaflet in every home. evening every week during the six weeks between Thanksgiving and the first of the 4. To raise at least $2,000,000 through that year. one channel alone for Ingathering. Come join the happy throng in Christmas caroling. HOME MISSIONARY DEPARTMENT

Throughout the year there will appear on this page the announcements of the special Sab- bath programs, campaigns, and offerings that have been voted by the General Conference.

22 REVIEW AND HERALD Only Three Old Women weeks before they learned of some Special Service at Pioneer Seventh-day Adventists living in a dis- Church By V. R. Lebedoff tant town. M The son went to visit these Ad- By Paul I. Nosworthy A widow in a small interior village ventists; and then began a long and of Haiti had lost all her children with remarkable series of Bible studies, The thirteenth of August was a with the young man and his mother high day for the members and friends the exception of the youngest, a boy. journeying to the town or some of the of the Northern New England Con- Fearing that he too might die, she ference who assembled at the old consulted the voodoo priest, and Adventists making the arduous trip asked what she should do to protect to their village. church in Washington, New Hamp- the boy's life. She was advised to join Because neither the mother nor the shire. one of the voodoo bands, and after son can read or write, it is taking a The Sabbath school program was proper initiation and payment of fees, long time for the truth to be taught. conducted by H. E. Voorhees, con- she had "protection" for her son and But they are persistently studying, ference Sabbath school secretary. herself. and soon will be ready for baptism L. E. Esteb, Atlantic Union Confer- After the boy had grown to man- —all because three old women testi- ence Sabbath school secretary, led out hood and was a member of the voo- fied of God's protecting power over in a most interesting discussion of the doo group, he was traveling one night His children. Sabbath school lesson for the day. through the jungle along a winding path with a group of about a hun- dred who were going to celebrate a special rite at a meeting place, when the long line stopped, hesitated, then took a few steps forward, only to stop again. The priest sent this young man ahead as a scout to see what was wrong at the head of the procession. He found everything all right among the travelers, so he went on ahead to investigate, and rounded a curve in the trail. Under a huge tree he found three old women sleeping. Their burros were tied beside them and on the ground rested their prod- uce for market. He woke them roughly and asked them if they didn't realize that it was dangerous to sleep alone in the forest where voodoo bands might be passing. "We are not afraid. We are Sev- enth-day Adventists," they said. The young man warned them again of their danger, reminding them that the men in the voodoo bands were armed with machetes and were drinking heavily. But again they answered, "We are Seventh-day Ad- ventists. When we need to go to mar- ket we ask God to protect us and we Dedication of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Church do not fear." He returned to the group and as- sured the priest there was nothing to Dedication services for the new Williams- The church auditorium was packed for port, Pennsylvania, church were held on the Sabbath afternoon dedication program. fear—only three old women sleeping Sabbath, September 10, marking a new day The main speaker was Frederick Lee, a by the road. So the line moved ahead in the history of this congregation. native of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, now again, but once more it faltered and Richard D. Fearing, pastor, directed in the associate editor of The Review and Herald. stopped. Again and again they tried two-day dedication program, which also The pastor led in the Act of Dedication, to go forward, but something seemed climaxed an Old Bible Contest in Lycoming and T. E. Unruh offered the dedicatory to stop them. They began to blame County, sponsored by the church. prayer. one another and to quarrel among The weekend service of dedication got The Williamsport congregation purchased themselves. Finally the group dis- under way on Friday night with a consecra- the building more than a year ago from the banded in confusion and everyone tion service directed by John Mitchell, of Episcopal Church. They completely refinished went home. Harrisonburg, Virginia, former pastor. A and refurnished the entire building. The next morning the young man "home-coming Sabbath school" was conducted New pews were installed, carpeting was Sabbath morning by Coleman Woolever, laid, a new chancel was constructed, a new related his experience to his mother. superintendent. She said, "I'd like to know who heating and lighting system was installed, The morning worship service speaker was and the basement was entirely redecorated. Seventh-day Adventists are and why T. E. Unruh, president of the conference. The new church seats about 250. In ad- they have a power greater than voo- The last program was on Saturday night, dition to the main auditorium, rooms are dooism, so that old women can travel when George B. Suhrie, of Paterson, New provided for a minister's study, choir room, safely at night." But as they lived in Jersey, directed an old Bible display and and kitchen. a tiny illiterate village, it was some talked on the Holy Scriptures. D. A. ROTH NOVEMBER 17, 1955 23 Roscoe W. Moore, president of the carrying before it anything not se- Northern New England Conference, curely anchored. Within an hour or introduced the guest speaker, Walter two the wind and rain could be heard R. Beach, secretary of the General roaring off in the distance as they Conference. Elder Beach brought DESCRIBED BY H. M. TIPPETT carved a swath of death toward the timely messages to our people in both mountains of central Mexico. the morning and afternoon services. It seemed rather quiet in Tampico Other representatives from the Gen- A Prophet Among You as Hilda went on her way with a eral Conference included E. J. Lorntz vengeance, twisting or destroying and Henry F. Brown, with their wives. By T. HOUSEL JEMISON everything in sight. What would hap- 4 Lyle Jewell, of Atlantic Union pen when she came face to face with Published by the Pacific Press Publishing mountains ten thousand feet high College, rendered several solos, ac- Association, $4.50. companied by Sylvia McClenon. Dr. looking down as if to say: "No farther, Timely in its appearance and compre- Hilda, this is the end"? So the people Lillian Logan, of Evansville, Indiana, hensive in its treatment, this new study man- played the organ for the song services, ual on the gift of prophecy to the remnant in Tampico thought the worst had which were conducted by R. G. Burch- church will be favorably received by every passed; they could be seen rowing field, of the New York Conference. Bible teacher in our schools and every min- here and there in their frail boats; ister conducting a study class in his local stopping now and then to rescue Descendants of the charter members church. somebody from the roof of a building of the church, which was built in Prepared by the author as a part of his re- or perhaps pull a floating body 1843, attended the service. They in- sponsibility as associate secretary of the Ellen through the window of somebody's cluded Carroll and Waldo Farnsworth, G. White Publications, it has had the advan- home. and Mrs. White, who is the great- tage of mature research and helpful sugges- The electric supply was completely granddaughter of Rachel Preston, tions from many competent sources. De- washed out, but somebody was able who brought the Sabbath truth to the signed to strengthen confidence in, and in- to send word through to Mexico City Advent believers in Washington. crease the understanding of, the function and importance of the gift of prophecy to for help by providing power with a God's people in every age, it provides several small hand-operated generator. Soon interesting chapters on the prophets of the more planes were flying over Tampico, Bible, how they were qualified, how their au- but they couldn't land—people on New Dormitory at thority was tested, and what were the results rooftops lifted their arms begging for Oak Park Academy of their messages. rescue, but the pilots could do nothing The importance of the Spirit of prophecy because the airport was covered with as manifested in the work of Mrs. E. G. White mud and wreckage from one end to By L. H. Netteburg in the Advent Movement is given a new ap- the other. Meanwhile Hilda was proach in its historical perspective and by the roaring westward, where she bumped On Sabbath afternoon, August 13, inclusion of excerpts from many personal up against the towering mountains. a number of believers in attendance letters to and from her. One of the most valuable contributions of this new volume is But Hilda didn't die easily, nor with- at the Iowa camp meeting partic- the helpful instruction on how to plan and out first showing a final spurt of ipated in the dedication of the new follow a course of topical studies through vengeance. She had picked up thou- boys' dormitory at Oak Park Acad- the published works of Mrs. White. sands of tons of water while twisting emy. Led by Kimber D. Johnson, Each chapter has a summary, suggestions over the Gulf of Mexico, and with educational secretary of the Northern for study and discussion, and a list of se- every appearance of trying to drown Union, more than a thousand took lected references for wider reading. The the very mountains that had dared to part in the ceremonies by reading the book is well organized, fully indexed, and em- stop her, she simply relaxed and burst Act of Dedication. R. H. Nightingale, bellished with the artistry of printing crafts- like a tremendous balloon many miles union president, delivered the dedi- men. in diameter, spewing out on the catory address. eastern slopes the millions of barrels The total cost of the building of water she had been holding for approximates $80,000, and it will such a moment of destruction. The have a capacity of sixty boys. Each Hurricanes and Tidal results cannot be expressed by words. room has a separate bed, desk, The tremendous pressure of these drawers, and closet for each boy. The Waves in Mexico tons of waters added to the already dean's apartment is on the second (Continued from page 1) swollen torrents, washed away com- floor above the space provided for plete villages. the worship room. The building was had reached maximum flood stage Those waiting for rescue in Tam- built at a cost of approximately $8.50 and thousands of lives were hanging pico and along the mouth of the river per square foot, and is constructed of in the balance—planes reported must have lost all hope when they Haydite block with cement floors groups huddled together on small saw the river rising again, higher and covered with asphalt tile, and brick hills protruding above the surface of higher. Then imagine their thoughts veneer exterior with a copper flashed, the waters. A few more inches of rain as they witnessed the subsequent wash-type roof. John Zwemer, the and the people would be standing in parade of death and destruction. A builder, donated the stone header water, and soon they would be washed boiling, churning mass of life and over the entrance, in which is in- on downstream. It was at this crucial death struck Tampico. It was the final scribed John 13:35, "By this shall all point that Hilda struck. Newspapers blow that left the city in ruins. men know that ye are my disciples, published early reports on September On September 21 President Cor- if ye have love one to another." 20 indicating that the very center of tinas of Mexico flew to Tampico, It is a thrilling thing to see the the hurricane passed right through where the airport had been cleared schools in the Northern Union ex- Tampico, a rather large city on the and prepared for use. His call for pand, and we thank God for such Gulf coast. The entire city was struck help from the thirty millions of leadership, which steps out by faith by the full force of the deafening Mexico was heard in every corner of to provide buildings and to fill them winds, and waves swept through the the republic. Within hours food and with our students. narrow streets like a giant broom clothing was arriving. As soon as the 24 REVIEW AND HERALD waters subsided sufficiently, trucks ten thousand inhabitants, consisted could be seen making their way mostly of wooden houses, and when through several feet of water for mile the winds swept ocean waves through after mile, attempting to bring drink- the town from one side to the other, ing water, food, clothing, doctors and destruction was left that is impossible nurses to help the paralyzed city. to describe. The first confused reports When the president left Tampico indicated that only one building was OVERSEAS on September 23 things were pretty left standing, and that was the govern- well under control. The waters were ment office. Later reports were a little Northern European Division receding little by little, and thousands more encouraging. • After several years of earnest searching of persons still marooned on the high Even the Adventist church, then for a new location for the Norwegian spots decided they would stay with under construction, was reported a Mission School, the brethren now report their possessions rather than be res- complete loss—somebody remarked having found a most desirable location cued by helicopter. On September that the church wasn't big enough at Sandefjord, on the west coast of Nor- 25 the newspapers carried plans for anyway, so now they can build a way. This is a quiet, restful spot over- the complete reconstruction of the larger one! A photograph of Chetumal looking a beautiful lake and surrounded city. Except for local floods in Mexico published October 2 carries the ex- by well-developed farm lands. All are planation: "CAN BE COMPARED happy in the knowledge that at last there City and some fifteen other cities in seems every prospect of rebuilding the different sections of Mexico, the news ONLY WITH THE DESTRUC- Norwegian Mission School under such ik releases for September 27 were TION BY AN ATOMIC BOMB." favorable and pleasant conditions. brighter and carried hope for a more And true enough, Chetumal is noth- encouraging future. But there is more ing more than a confused heap of • Our congratulations are extended to to the story than this. On the evening twisted lumber, trees, telephone and the faculty and student body of the Vejle- light posts covering the entire city. fjord Mission School, Denmark, on their of the 27th the map showing the wonderful achievement in the present course being followed by hurricane Chetumal, the capital of the territory Ingathering campaign. In two and a half Janet revealed arrows pointed once of Quintana Roo, a happy flourishing days the faculty and student body ex- again. toward Mexico, following city a few days ago, is now called ceeded a total of £1,100. Well done, Vejle- nearly the same path that Hilda had Ex-Chetumal. fjord! Complete evacuation has been blazed. As news dispatches from • From Sierra Leone, West Africa, we Denver pertaining to President Eisen- ordered; those who as yet have not learn that the prospects for the year 1955 hower's heart attack pushed local been removed from the remains of are indeed bright. A. M. Moyer, the news to one side for a few hours, the the city walk from one place to leader of the field, reports that they inhabitants of Mexico were asking: another as if in a complete daze, un- expect the baptisms for this year will ex- "Is it possible that Janet is going to able to realize that such destruction ceed 100. As a result of a recent special follow the example set by Hilda?" Not is possible and in such a short time. effort among the youth of our church for long were they left in suspense. Complete and utter destruction is there, some 15 are in preparation for Hilda was bad when she went across the picture presented during the past baptism. The ages of this group range Yucatan some days before, but it was two or three weeks in many parts of from 16 to 25 years. left to Janet to deliver the knockout Mexico. Even today as I write these • J. 0. Gibson reports from West Africa blow. hurried lines two aircraft carriers with that during the August evangelistic cam- Chetumal, a port city of some dozens of helicopters are working paign in West Nigeria nine efforts were desperately to save hundreds of per- organized, in which 64 evangelists and sons from the flooding rivers; food church school teachers took part. The average attendance each night was about and clothing are being ignored for the 2,000. As a result of this combined effort, An Angel Frowned time being while entire families are 242 were enrolled in the Hearers' Classes. By M. V. Campbell being moved from dangerous places. They now begin to study the full mes- Our church organization here in sage and to prepare for baptism. This At the Yugoslavian Union session, which Mexico is attempting to help our most encouraging result came about be- was held recently, I met a delegate, the members and others to meet this cause of the enthusiastic effort of these elder of a small church, whose presence crisis, but present efforts are like a brethren, with the help of lay associates, prompted the union leaders to tell me the at the very small cost of £270. following experience. drop of water in the ocean or a grain An isolated sister, who for many years of sand on the seashore. It is going to • In recent years our workers and lay was the only member in her village, became take a long time to enable our church people in Denmark have developed a tired of the loneliness she experienced each members to rehabilitate themselves to strong and vigorous program of Sunday Sabbath as she worshiped by herself. Seven the point where they can once again schools. In the East and West Denmark years ago she decided to try to win some provide the daily needs for their conferences almost 2,000 non-Adventist of her neighbors to the truth, and set a goal families—only then can they continue young people come together each Sunday of eight souls for that year. carrying forward their main objective: afternoon. She immediately started systematic work the winning of souls for Christ. South American Division and was having encouraging success, when The attitude of many toward this one night she dreamed that she saw an angel. • The Lake Titicaca Mission planned But the angel frowned instead of smiling at picture of constant punishment from winds and floods was well expressed 28 baptismal services between August 27 her. She awoke with fear, and began to and December 3, 1955. examine what she might have done that by Selior Diaz, who lived in Ex- would cause disappointment in heaven. Chetumal: "My wife was expecting a • Recently an institute for lay preachers She decided that perhaps the goal for baby shortly before hurricane Hilda was conducted at the isolated Nevati souls which she had set was too low. So came through, but the birth was de- Mission Station, where J. W. Elick has she increased it, and from that time she layed. When hurricane Janet arrived been laboring since he arrived from the worked harder in her missionary endeavors. United States almost five years ago. Over At the close of the year she had not eight we really saw some action, and our lit- 400 were in attendance at the meetings but ten ready for baptism! She has continued tle baby girl was born, and can you and demonstrated their love for Christ her labors, and now there is a church of guess what we've named her? Why, and their appreciation for what He had thirty members in her village, all of whom Janet, of course! P.S. My wife's name done for them. Now they are going forth she has won to God. is Hilda!" to tell others of their joy. It must be re- NOVEMBER 17, 1955 25 membered that a few years ago they were 80,000 pieces of literature were distributed Columbia Union uncivilized inhabitants of the jungle. from the booth at the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Massachusetts, • G. S. Rapp, for many years pastor of • J. J. Oliveira, publishing department in September. the Takoma Park church, died Friday, secretary of the East Brazil Union, reports October 28. Funeral services were con- that in recent weeks 53 new workers have ducted in the Takoma Park church Mon- joined the ranks of the literature evan- Canadian Union day, October 31. gelists in the local fields of that union. • Two hundred young people and par- • More than $2,700 was raised by the stu- • The Brazil Publishing House reports ents crowded the church at Canora, Sas- dents of the Mount Vernon Academy in that 200,000 copies of the October, 1955, katchewan, on Sabbath, October 15, for Ohio as a result of their annual Ingather- O Atalaia (Watchman) are being printed, a district youth rally. E. M. Peterson, ing field day. and that the Sao Paulo Conference has MV secretary of the Canadian Union; • Ground-breaking ceremonies for a new ordered 120,000 of this issue. Of the E. J. Heisler, treasurer of the Manitoba- Mount Vernon, Ohio, church were held new children's paper, Amiguinho (Little Saskatchewan Conference; and W. G. recently. Directing the program was Neal Friend), 55,000 copies will be printed. Soloniuk, MV secretary of the Manitoba- Becker, pastor of the church, which is the These are the largest editions ever pub- Saskatchewan Conference, led out in the largest in the State of Ohio. lished of these papers. activities of the day. • A "Week of Sacrifice" was held one • Immediately following the dedication • A teachers' institute was recently held week during October for the new Blue of the new church in Catamarca, Argen- at Hope, British Columbia, for the teach- Mountain Academy in the East Pennsyl- tina, an evangelistic campaign was begun ers of the Alberta, British Columbia, and vania Conference. Last year more than under the leadership of Salim Japas. This Manitoba-Saskatchewan conferences. $25,000 came in during the one week for city has been unentered territory, and is • the building fund of the new school, famous as a stronghold of the established P. E. Uniat is holding meetings on which opened September 26. church. During the meetings there was Saturday nights at Benito, Manitoba, and much opposition, yet the attendance was on Sunday nights at Canora, Saskatche- • Plans for strengthening the welfare generally about 100. Two have already wan, for the Ukrainian people. program of the church were the theme been baptized, and ten are preparing this fall at all the Dorcas Federation for this rite at an early date. • During November E. B. Hare and meetings in the Columbia Union Con- Louise Meyer, of the General Conference ference. • Alfredo Aeschlimann, who has labored Sabbath School Department, will conduct in the Austral Union Conference of the Sabbath school workshops at various cen- Lake Union South American Division in different ca- ters throughout the Dominion. • During the month of September, 32 pacities in recent years, and during the • A series of revival meetings began in persons were added to church member- past ten years as president of the union, ship in the Indiana Conference churches has accepted a call to connect with the the Lamming Mills church, British Co- lumbia, on September 16, with a good by baptism and profession of faith, bring- Antillian Junior College as Bible teacher. ing the total to 205 for the first nine H. J. Peverini, president of River Plate attendance. A baptismal class has been organized and a number are now pre- months of this year. Fourteen of these College, has been chosen as the new pres- were brought in by W. L. Massengill. ident of the Austral Union Conference. paring to go forward in this sacred cere- mony. • The Lake Region reports good suc- cess from their five summer evangelistic NORTH AMERICA Central Union efforts. Ten were baptized in Inkster, Michigan; 15 were baptized in East Chi- Atlantic Union • The Independence, Kansas, church cago, Indiana, and a new company of be- members have just completed redecorat- lievers organized; 18 were baptized in • The Attleboro, Massachusetts, church ing their church building. The new was gutted by fire on September 28. While Indianapolis, Indiana; and 58 were bap- rostrum furniture included a pulpit built tized in two services in Chicago, Illinois. the building is being repaired, the two- by one of the members, Harry Monk. teacher school is held in the Baptist Preparations are being made for the first baptism in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and church, and the congregation meets in • The Kansas Conference and the To- the Advent Christian church. in all of these places there are others peka, Kansas, church gave away more interested, who are being prepared for than 20,000 pieces of literature at the later baptisms. • Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Wright and booth display at the Kansas Free Fair. family have moved from Auburn, Wash- • D. B. Simons, home missionary secre- ington, to Lunenberg, Vermont. Mr. • The Lebanon church, in Missouri, tary of the Lake Region Conference, Wright was farm superintendent at Union found that a booth at the county fair is reports that six to eight thousand people Springs Academy a few years ago. Mrs. a good public relations method for giving visited the booth maintained by the Lon- Wright, the former Lenna Morris, will the truth. They gave away 400 pieces of don church of Maybee, Michigan, at the teach the church school in St. Johnsbury, literature and found that our MV kits Milan (Michigan) Fair. During this time Vermont. were welcomed for use in youth meetings 11,962 pieces of literature were distrib- • R. J. Hammond, principal of Greater in other churches. uted. Substantial amounts were given to Boston Academy, reports an enrollment • D. B. Reid and Xavier Butler have defray the expenses by the president of of 72, the largest in the history of the exchanged pastorates in the Central the fair, the chaplain of the Federal school. States Conference. Elder Reid is moving Correctional Institution at Milan, and the Rotary Club. • Rosa Lee Jones, Bible instructor for to Denver after having been pastor of the Ephesus church in New York City, the Kansas City, Missouri, district for • The Indiana Pathfinder Fair, held in has been instrumental in adding 450 souls six years. Elder Butler has served the the auditorium at Indiana Academy un- to the truth during the eight years she Denver district for four years. der the direction of C. M. Willison, was well attended. Exhibits of crafts, hobbies, has served in that church. She has won • Sabbath, September 24, the Phillips- 50 during the first nine months of this collections, camping equipment, and year. burg church was dedicated free of debt. cooking displays were outstanding. The This has taken much sacrifice on the part Indiana Academy Band provided march • Vernon W. Becker, educational and of the members. The morning sermon music for their Pathfinder parade. There Missionary Volunteer secretary for the was given by the conference president, were many demonstrations of signaling, union, was the speaker for the recent F. 0. Sanders, and the afternoon dedi- tumbling, and marching, as well as vari- Week of Prayer services at Atlantic Union catory sermon was presented by the presi- ous contests and games. College. dent of the Central Union, Jere D. Smith. • Dedicatory services were held on Sab- • C. P. Anderson, of the Southern New • The enrollment for Union College for bath, September 24, for the beautiful new England Conference, reports that over the present year is 769 as of October 6. Cairo, Illinois, church. The invocation 26 REVIEW AND HERALD and act of dedication were given by the Pacific Union is the highest in the history of the acad- present pastor, W. D. Bresee. C. R. emy. French, home missionary and Sabbath • The autumn Week of Prayer of La school secretary of the conference, de- Sierra College was conducted by John • As a result of the work of two laymen, livered the sermon, and Elton Dessain, Osborn, pastor of the La Sierra church. an interest was created in Wilson, North treasurer of the conference, offered the • Northern California MV camps broke Carolina, and a full-scale evangelistic ef- dedicatory prayer. attendance records during the past sum- fort was held in this city, with Rainey H. mer, reports Glenn Fillman, MV secretary Hooper as evangelist, and David Greene • On Sunday, October 2, at 7:30 P.M., of the conference. Juniors in attendance as assistant. Thirteen have already been E. D. Nelson and Bob Detweiler began at the several camps conducted for them baptized. a two-week series of meetings in the numbered 731, and 98 senior youth were • LeRoy J. Leiske, president of the Springfield church. Thirty-six were bap- present at their camp. tized. We give thanks to God for this Alabama-Mississippi Conference, reports victory. • With the dedication of a church on 192 persons baptized or received on pro- the island of Lanai, there is now a Sev- fession of faith during the third quarter Northern Union enth-day Adventist church on every island of 1955, making a total of 404 for the of the Hawaiian Mission that is open to year, which brings the conference mem- • In North Dakota George Sherbondy the public. The Lanai church was dedi- bership to 3,314. LeRoy Albers, of the and Willard Beaman are holding an cated October 1, with the mission presi- Nebraska Conference, reports Elder evangelistic effort at Livona; William dent and secretary-treasurer, Cree Sande- Leiske, has been called as associate pastor Harbour, one at Enderlin; and J. D. fur and G. C. Lashier, participating in of the Mobile, Alabama, district. Neufeld, one at Kulm in the German the service. While it is a small group, ▪ language. the Lanai church is composed of zealous • The president of the Carolina Con- ference, reports a total of 232 baptized • Eighteen church schools have opened members, and a healthy growth is antici- pated. in the conference during the first nine in Minnesota with 26 teachers. Albert months of the year. Lea has the smallest school, with 3 stu- • The Nevada-Utah Conference is one dents, and the largest is the Minneapolis of great distances, and that fact is rather • On Sabbath, October 15, a church of Junior Academy with 6 teachers and 108 vividly emphasized by a recent report 40 members was organized in the city L students. from the Voice of Prophecy concerning a of LaGrange, Georgia, reports G. R. Nash, student of the Faith Bible Course. The president of the Georgia-Cumberland • To provide more opportunity for report was referred to the district pastor, Conference. evangelism among the Indians of South who drove 115 miles across the desert Dakota, the superintendent of our Indian to find the student, a young woman. She Southwestern Union work has moved to Pierre, which is near had enrolled in the course at the sug- the Cheyenne River, Crow Creek, Pine gestion of a friend in another State, for • Our Southwestern Union evangelist, Ridge, and Rose Bud reservations. the radio program is not heard in her Reuben F. Schneider, just closed a three- week meeting in the church at Lake • A publishing council was held in Min- area. She is keeping the Sabbath and neapolis on September 26 and 27. D. A. is anxious for church fellowship—but Charles, Louisiana. Fourteen took their McAdams of the General Conference, the nearest church is 115 miles away. stand, and ten were baptized on Sabbath, October 1. representatives of our publishing houses, • The Pacific Union College library was and C. A. Edwards, Northern Union the recent recipient of 400 volumes from • The newest church to be added to the publishing secretary, led out in the dis- the private library of C. M. Sorenson. sisterhood of churches in the Texas Con- cussions. Elder and Mrs. Sorenson had resided in ference is Santa Anna. The church was the vicinity of the college for the past organized with a charter membership of • The Des Moines, Iowa, church has recently installed new pews and pulpit six years, but have now moved to Col- 30, and the building was dedicated on lege Place, Washington, to be near their Sabbath, September 10. Just three years furniture. daughter. ago, Charles Henner, M.D., purchased • M. C. Torkelsen, educational secretary the Santa Anna Hospital and moved a of the North Dakota Conference, re- Southern Union small staff of workers in to assist him in ports 105 boys and girls enrolled in seven • LeRoy J. Leiske, president of the its operation. The Cumberland Presby- church schools, with a staff of seven Alabama-Mississippi Conference, reports terian church building, with a seating teachers. 63 persons baptized during the month of capacity of about 200, was purchased by Dr. Henner as personal property to pro- E. R. Osmunson, Minnesota Confer- September. G. R. Nash, president of • the Georgia-Cumberland Conference, re- vide a chapel for the Adventist personnel ence president, reports building programs of the hospital. Other members in the at Middle River, where a new church to ports 19; C. H. Lauda, president of Caro- lina, reports 29; D. R. Rees, of Florida, surrounding area met with them from seat 125 is being built; at Northome, Sabbath to Sabbath. At the time of dedi- where a church to seat 75 is being con- reports 36; W. W. Fordham, of South Central, reports 231; and J. H. Wagner, cation the property deeds were presented structed on donated land; at Cambridge, by Dr. Henner to the Texas Conference where a church was purchased and moved, Sr., of South Atlantic, reports the follow- ing baptisms as a result of their summer Association as his contribution to the and is being remodeled; and at Bemidji, establishment of a place of worship for where a new school is under construction. efforts so far: H. L. Cleveland, at Deland, Florida, 30; L. E. Daniels at Brunswick, the newly organized church. North Pacific Union Georgia, 39; F. S. Hill, at Jacksonville, • E. H. Lehnhoff, pastor of the Shreve- Florida, 23; J. M. Phipps, at Orangeburg, port, Louisiana, district, reports a bap- • On a recent Sabbath afternoon five South Carolina, 20; C. S. Myles, at Miami, tism of seven persons on October 8, new members were added to the church Florida, 65; C. B. Rock, at Orlando. making a total of 19 baptized so far this at Conrad, Montana. R. L. Badgley con- Florida, 57; and E. C. Ward, union year in his district. ducted the baptism in Dupuyer Creek, evangelist, at Wilmington, North Caro- about 25 miles from Conrad. lina, 120. • R. C. Lyman, principal of the Seattle • On October 8, at Nashville, Tennes- r- Junior Academy, reports a peak enroll- see, the Fatherland Street church was , ment of 207 students. New staff members organized with 30 charter members. The I WI° L ILAj include Roy Wesson, home room teacher plan is to develop the work in the eastern for grades nine and ten; Charles Greene, section of Nashville. E. F. Buck will lead FOR 1955 out in the work as pastor, reports Robert home room teacher for grade eight; Mrs. Dave Freeman, seventh-grade teacher; H. 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SPELLING GAME BIBLE "SEEK" GAME A game for Junior youth to play with younger Here is something new in Bible games that will brothers and sisters—these thirty sets of twin afford many hours of exciting and instructional cards will provide instruction and entertain- fun. Any number up to twenty can play it, ment for very young children by making them but the maximum pleasure comes when played 0 familiar with some common words through by from four to eight players. It tests one's association of the words with the pictures that knowledge of Bible characters and one's agility portray them. The first fifteen sets are for in spelling their names. It uses an interesting very young children, and the last fifteen sets forfeit system. are designed for a slightly older group. PRICE, $1.50 PRICE, $.75 BIBLE CHARACTER GAME BIBLE TRUTH GAME Conducted according to the rules provided, it furnishes stimulating rivalry in acquiring This little game consisting of 101 nicely a wide knowledge of Bible personalities and in printed cards with accompanying instruction what books of the Bible they may be found. and answer book promotes interest in Bible Educational and devotional emulation are pro- facts. Some of the questions test the memory; voked in the family circle or church group some provoke thought. Profitable for Sabbath when played intelligently. hours. PRICE, $1.25 PRICE, $1.25 BIBLE BOOKS GAME BIBLE GEOGRAPHY GAME This is a new game cleverly designed to teach A sea that lost its tongue, imported apes and those who play it how to familiarize themselves peacocks, twenty worthless towns—could you with the relative positions of the books of the locate these references in the Bible? This Bible. Develops skill in turning quickly to any attractively printed card game affords suitable needed Bible text. Printed on durable enameled Sabbath diversion in finding Bible place names. stock, it consists of 66 cards, one for each book of the Bible. PRICE, $1.00 PRICE, $1.00

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REVIEW AND HERALD PUBLISHING ASSN., WASHINGTON 12, D.C. Death of Dr. W. H. furlough to Georgetown, British Gui- Southern Missionary ana. Holden Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Hamilton College Ingathering We are saddened to announce the and their sons, Robert K. II and The following telegram from A. A. death, November 1, 1955, of Dr. W. H. Brian, of Walla Walla College, sailed Esteb, associate secretary of the Gen- Holden, of Portland, Oregon. Some- October 28 from New York on the eral Conference Home Missionary De- times he was referred to as "the Mayo S.S. Hoegh Silverstream. They are go- partment, has just been received: .of the Northwest." Dr. Holden has ing to West Pakistan, where Mr. "INGATHERING FIELD DAY NOVEM- "always freely given of his time and Hamilton will be principal of the BER 1 AT SOUTHERN MISSIONARY COL- means for the maintenance of the Chuharkana High School. LEGE WAS GRAND SUCCESS. TOTAL RE- Lord's work. His interest and labor Dr. Elizabeth J. Hiscox, who first CEIVED BY FACULTY AND STUDENTS in the development and operation of went to India in 1937, sailed from $5,145 NOT COUNTING LARGE BUSI- the Portland Sanitarium and Hospital San Francisco, October 28, on the S.S. NESS SOLICITATION. SEVEN CARLOADS Orcades, returning after furlough to PARTICIPATED. BEAUTIFUL SCHOOL have been outstanding. Typical of his SPIRIT." leadership in his professional field was the Giffard Mission Hospital at Nuz- the fact that he served many years as vid, India. president of the Western Surgery As- Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Tolhurst, of CME Doctors Fight sociation. Truly, the cause of God has Takoma Park, Maryland, whose home- "Savage Fire" in Brazil lost a noble representative. land is Australia, sailed from San E. W. DUNBAR Francisco, October 28, on the S.S. Joining the fight against "savage Orcades on their way to India, where fire," perhaps the world's most cruel Mr. Tolhurst will join the working disease, Dr. Harold Mozar, director Recent Missionary force of the Northwestern India of the School of Tropical and Preven- Departures Union. W. P. BRADLEY tive Medicine of the College of Med- ical Evangelists, and Dr. Clement Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Bannister left Death of J. F. Cummins Counter, head of the college's depart- London on October 6 on their return ment of dermatology, spent some time to Blantyre, Nyasaland, Africa. C. T. Wednesday morning, October 26, recently at our pemphigus hospital in Bannister is the secretary-treasurer of the General Conference staff was western Brazil. the South East African Union Mission. shocked and saddened to learn of the The research work of Drs. Mozar Elder and Mrs. J. J. Hyde left Lon- sudden death of J. F. Cummins, as- and Counter at our pemphigus hos- don on October 6 for West Africa, sistant treasurer of the General Con- pital was much appreciated and has where Pastor Hyde takes over the lead- ference. Brother Cummins had been given guidance in the more scientific ership of the North Nigerian Mission. with us at the closing meeting of the study into the causes and effective They have completed more than thirty Autumn Council the evening before treatment of this distressing disease. years of service in West Africa. and had worked with his customary There is perhaps no sickness on Mr. and Mrs. C. Zadok Nielsen, efficiency and dedication. The next record that causes so much suffering under appointment to the leadership morning as he prepared to come to in the life of its victims as does fogo of the Akaki Mission School, Ethio- the office for his regular duties, selvagem. How very appropriate that pia, left Copenhagen for their new Brother Cummins collapsed in his the Adventist name be associated not field on October 10. They are accom- home and passed away immediately. only with the good news of the Sav- panied by their two small children. This capable, consecrated servant of iour's soon return but also with relief This is Brother Nielsen's first appoint- the Lord will not soon be forgotten. from the torments of "savage fire"! ment to mission service. He was called We think, too, of his bereaved wife T. R. FLAIZ, M.D. from the Vejlefjord Mission School, and relatives. We commend them to Denmark. the God of comfort in the hope of the glad resurrection day. Adventist Teen-ager Gives Dr. and Mrs. Donald B. Miller and The very important position left Regular Broadcast their children, Edward, Gordon, and vacant has required immediate atten- Barbara, of Crescent City, California, tion. The General Conference Com- Merilyn Moores, 15-year-old daugh- left on October '10 to drive to Monte- mittee has appointed W. E. Phillips, ter of Philip Moores (president of morelos, Mexico, where Dr. Miller of the General Conference Auditing the Newfoundland Mission), gives a will connect with the Montemorelos Department, who for some time has 15-minute broadcast every Sunday Hospital and Sanitarium. worked very closely with J. F. Cum- through our Adventist radio station Pastor and Mrs. N. B. Nielsen left mins, to serve as assistant treasurer in St. John's. Her message is to the London by air for Accra, West Africa, of the General Conference and to teen-agers of Newfoundland. on October 19. Brother Nielsen is tak- carry the responsibilities laid down As I saw this consecrated Missionary ing over the responsibilities of secre- by our brother. Volunteer bearing her witness in this tary-treasurer of the West African Brother Phillips has entered im- way, I thanked God for the host of Union Mission. mediately upon his new work. We loyalhearted youth who are earnestly Mr. and Mrs. William Tol and their bespeak in his behalf the support and doing their part in carrying the Ad- children, Billy, Rilla, and John, left prayers of the church. ventist message to all the world. Miami, October 20, returning after W. R.• BEACH E. L. MINCHIN