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United Evangelism ORGAN OF THE BRITISH UNION CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS Volume 74 • No. 17 • August 15, 1969 UNITED EVANGELISM Watford's Successful Reaping Campaign Reported by John Oddie and Bill McVay O the unfinished task!" "The challenge of evan- This united effort bore fruit as 650 people packed gelism in the seventies!" "To win Great Britain the Stanborough Park church on the opening night, T for God!" This was the heart-cry of twenty-eight June 13th. Of these, 106 were non-Adventists. Even ministers, dedicated laymen, and a friendly church, as more gratifying was the fact that this remarkable they launched England's first Field School of Evan- non-Adventist attendance held at ninety with a nucleus gelism, under the able leadership of Pastor George of seventy-five attending night after night. As one Knowles. man put it: "I looked at the leaflets and saw such Question: What is the purpose of Evangelistic titles as 'Blood on the Moon,' Why does God Allow Field Schools? Suffering?' and 'Mystery Number 666,' and I just had Answer: So that young ministers may gain practical to keep coming." knowledge in the art of soul-saving. This can only Another factor in the continued success was a be done through the efforts of both ministry and laity children's meeting held in an adjoining room under as they join under Christ for a consecrated four-week the leadership of Miss Miriam Efford, the area Bible evangelistic endeavour. Such was the case at Watford's Instructor. Many young couples were able to attend Stanborough Park and Town churches as they united because of this built-in "baby sitting" feature. for evangelism from June 13 to July 11, 1969. For Such united efforts can only bring positive results. the ministers this meant a daily schedule of morning At the end of the third week some seventy decisions classes in evangelism, afternoon and evening visitation, were made to unite with Christ and His Church. and nightly meetings. For the laymen it meant attend- Pastors Logan and Kinnersley have baptized twenty- ance each evening, along with 87,000 handbills put four to date, and many more have joined the Bible through the letterboxes, hundreds of bus and window study class in preparation for future baptism. posters placed, and many personal contacts. In all these decisions, the Lord's hand could be Weston - super - Mare's new church (story on page 6) seen working above and through feeble humanity. Take for example, the case of the agnostic who first came as a favour to an Adventist friend, and nothing more, but was somehow impressed to continue attending. He was baptized into God's Church on July 12th, and is planning to attend Newbold in preparation for the ministry. Or observe the working lady who some time ago planned her holiday for the period June 13th to July 4th. These dates coincided perfectly with the meetings, and God used them to lead another soul to the foot of the cross. Notice God working on the hearts of a young couple who owned a shop, and who were impressed to close it on the Sabbath after three weeks of meet- ings. They are now baptized active members of the Members of the Watford Evangelistic Team. From left: B. McVay, Church. V. Thompson, J. B. Oddle, V. Llewellyn, D. Markham, B. Martin, But now listen to the story of a layman's witness: A. Conroy, C. Morris, J. Thompson, K. Fujita, A. Kibble, G. Seton, G. E. Knowles, W. Southcott, D. Watson, M. Pedlar, J. McCoy, a certain Adventist doctor and his wife were used of B. Wickwire, E. Winch, R. Shorter, M. Taylor, J. Walters, God in leading one of these souls to a decision. This M. Stickland. dedicated family determined to pray for a certain soul for three months and then to invite him and his family to a meal in their home. This they did and, provi- of Stanborough Park. Not one negative word was dentially, at the end of these three months the meetings heard concerning the Park or the school. All had high were launched and this family by their prayers and praise for what S.D.A.s had done for the Watford their example led a soul to God's Church. community. But important too, was the wonderful Numerous factors contributed to the success of spirit of warmth and friendliness displayed by the these meetings, such as the unity of the Spirit among members of the host church. As one man put it: "I the ministers. Ten students from the S.D.A. Theological have never seen so many smiles and handshakes under Seminary at Andrews University joined hands with one roof!" Many expressed appreciation of the features fifteen ministers from the British Union Conference, of the meetings themselves, such as the Bible-marking and together they laboured for souls. Leading out were plan, the screen songs, and the stirring messages. Pastors E. Logan and V. Llewellyn of the Stanborough All of us, administrators, pastors, and working Park church, and Pastor Ivor Kinnersley of the Watford members, have appreciated the kindly and dedicated Town church. Figuring also in this reaping effort were labour of Pastor and Mrs. Knowles as they blessed the lay activities leaders of the participating churches. us by their ministry during these weeks. Their service in arranging the billing and visitation But most of all, we have caught a new vision of the was essential. This type of reaping programme requires potential for evangelism in this country, for as the the co-ordinated efforts of laymen, pastors, and evan- Lord's servant tells us: "There is a great work to gelists. Such efforts were seen at the Stanborough be done in England. The light radiating from London Park church. should beam forth in clear, distinct rays to regions Another major success factor was the public image beyond."— Evangelism, page 415. "PLEASE pray for me to be successful in my examinations for I need the united prayers of all my brethren. Many obstacles IFIELLOWSHIP prevented me from getting this far in my career and only prayer can be the true source of my success. May God bless you all." ---G.A.E. Of 1211/11{1B "I AM writing on behalf of my relatives. particularly a sister who has been an invalid for many years with a complication of bodily "PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER- James 5:16 ailments, such as heart trouble, has only one kidney, and is very deaf. She has not been able to wear a hearing aid for the noises in her head. Would you particularly pray about this that she will be delivered, so that I can speak to her about salvation. Please pray also for the rest of my family that they will humble WE have received several earnest appeals for prayer concerning themselves before God before the days of grace are gone; and basic personal problems. Often it is requested that such appeals also for myself that I will be able to bring the Advent message be not actually published, yet our prayers are requested never- to as many as will receive it in the town of Bingley, and in theless. One London sister is yearning for a life partner, having the area where I live. Pray also that a church will be established rejected advances from non-Adventists who seemed otherwise here or near here."—SISTER N. eligible. We know God is interested in such matters. Let us include them in our petitions. "PLEASE ask the Great Healer to cure me of my disease. For many years I have suffered with a bad back. My faith would certainly become greater in Him if He makes me lean for joy "My husband and I are separated. He visits us very occasionally with a healthy body. So please put my case before Him. Also but hardly contributes to our maintenance. I would like you to pray that we may see the Church mighty in the Lord when sincerely pray with me that God will change his heart so that it cuts loose from the fashions and customs of the world."—H.N.P. he will come to believe in Him and so be saved, and that God will bring him back to us again. But for his soul I "WILL you please remember in prayer Jackie, aged 12, the dearly pray more than anything else. May God keep us all son of my niece Joan. He is suffering from leukaemia and has faithful until He comes."—A.P.L. been in hospital at Colchester having blood transfusions, but has now returned to his home at Clacton. Also kindly remember his "THANK you all for my son-in-law. You may remember that parents. and elder brother Ron, and my sister Beattie, the mother of during the month of January. I requested your prayers for Wayne Joan. God bless you, and all who are remembered in the Fellowship Martin who was mentally ill. Well, he had some rough times. of Prayer."—MAY E. BROWN (Miss). but you will be pleased to know that he is quite well and out of hospital now, and will commence work shortly. I know your "PLEASE pray for me to be strong and sincere in Christ Jesus prayers have helped him, for it is the Lord who has healed him. each day of my life. Help me to return thanks for my muck His wife worries about a recurrence but I have told her not to, healing as from my present operation. Above all, remember for it is Jesus who has healed him, and we know that our my son, an only child and brought up in the truth but who at the Lord's doings are perfect.
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