YOUTH CONGRESS SPECIAL

VOLUME 5 OCTOBER, 1955 NUMBER 10

NORTHERN EUROPEAN DIVISION

YOUTH CONGRESS

AUGUST 2 to 7, 1955

Motto : "Preparing Today's Youth for Tomorrow's World." "Bered Dagens Ungdom for Morgondagens Nrrld."

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THE STORY

of the CONGRESS

The Call of the Drums. M. E. Lind, with his daughter, Gerd, expertly beats the royal African drums presented to him by the King of Toro, Uganda. Used in times past to call the African king's followers to his palace, so here they were used to call youth to the service of their heavenly King. Pastor Lind's robe was also• a gift from the king.

THE CONGRESS BEGINS flag of their nation. From far and near which had so effectively called the Con- they came. One by one they mounted the gress into session, and with only the EW can resist the rhythm of drums, platform. Greetings from Iceland; greet- strains of the organ sounding through F especially African drums, and as their ings from Africa, America, from Burma the now quiet auditorium, Pastor Lind, pulsating beat rose above the hum of —on and on they came ! Missionary Volunteer Secretary for the happy youthful voices, they carried a mes- Movie cameras and press photographers Division, took his place before the mic- sage of appeal and urgency. Crowds who were busy in their efforts to capture the in- rophone and warmly welcomed all who were standing outside the Royal Tennis spiration of the moment. Powerful spot- had gathered for the 1955 Stockholm Hall in Stockholm began to press inside lights picked out the various national Youth Congress. in response to their insistent call. Already costumes. What an all-embracing church Telegrams and greetings sent by friends 3,000 young people were seated in the is the Adventist church ! "We are not of the youth of Northern Europe from vast central hall, yes, the great Youth divided, All one body we. . . ." Finally many parts of the world were then read. Congress of 1955 was about to begin. the sides of the platform were draped At this time it was voted to send a tele- Then above the roar of the drums came with the multi-coloured flags, and the gram of greeting to King Gustav of the voice of Gosta Berglund over the stage literally barricaded with the shields ! Sweden. loud speaker : "These royal drums of When all had taken their appointed Greetings and words of good cheer to, Africa are tonight calling the youth of places, Pastor M. E. Lind and his daugh- the Congress assembly were then conveyed the Northern European Division together ter, Gerd, laid down their drum sticks by E. W. Dunbar, Associate Secretary of here in Stockholm. Youth from twenty- three different nations are tonight assem- bled here in this great gathering. They have come from Iceland in the north, to Ethiopia and Nigeria in the south, from Finland in the east to Great Britain and M. E. Lind extends a warm welcome to America in the west. To the representa- all on the opening tives of Advent Youth from far and.near night. Guest I say : 'March forth !' " speakers on the platform are: A. Then came a most thrilling sight. From F. Tarr, E. W. the rear of the hall came a double line of Dunbar (General Conference), a n d young people marching forward in slow J. J. Aitken procession, led by delegates from Iceland (Southern Europe). and West Africa. The young women were clad in colourful national costume, each carrying a shield bearing the name of the country they represented and the young men in MV uniform, bearing aloft the [Page Two) NORTHERN LIGHT

Outside the large Guildhall, Stockholm. Number of countries represented were: Australia 1, America 6, Belgium 1, Burma 1, Denmark 220, Ethiopia 6, Finland 280, Germany 4, Great Britain 200, Holland 45, Iceland 6, Italy 1, Jamaica 10, Norway 450, Spain 1, Swe- den 500, Switzerland 2, West Africa 10.

the General Conference, J. J. Aitken, Northern Europe, having been their Divi- sage was well suited to the needs of the MV Secretary of the Southern European sion leader some years ago, and his mes- youth in this modern age. Division, A. F. Tarr, president of the At the close of the service it was an Northern European Division, and C. Gid- impressive sight and must have filled lund, president of the East Nordic Union. heaven with joy, to see the delegates from Such gatherings as these not only give the various countries kneeling in small evidence of the growth and extent of our groups around the hall in a season of world-wide youth organization, but also prayer. Although about twenty language demonstrate the solid, loyal friendship groups were represented, the prayers from in God's church. youthful hearts were heard and accepted Many of the delegates had travelled for in heaven, and as music from the organ a week or more to attend the Congress, brought the prayer season to a close, the so when the great opening service had Spirit's blessing on the meetings for the ended there were but brief "goodnights" day seemed assured. as the vast assembly broke up and parties Each morning after the devotional made their way home across the lovely city hour the youth separated into three of Stockholm, with its thousands of lights groups for various workshops. The first twinkling in the clear evening sky and group was led by K. H. Gammon and J. reflecting brightly in the shining water- Mahon from England into a discussion ways. on Outpost Evangelism. Paul Frivold, Publishing Secretary of THE FIRST FULL DAY the West Nordic Union, conducted the second group, and with the assistance of August 3rd various literature evangelists from differ- ent parts of the Division, led out in the ON Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. Of the many translators who rendered an study of Literature Evangelism. excellent service, Dr. P. P. Schuil made an most of the young people had a rendez- outstanding contribution, translating into The third group was under the leader- vous to keep with Pastor Alf Lohne, the English from Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, ship of Borge Olsen, MV Secretary of speaker at the morning devotional. Pastor Finnish, and Dutch. Here he is in action, the West Nordic Union. He outlined the translating for D. Carlsson, youth leader Lohne is well known to the youth of of Sweden and Finland. methods used in successful Sunday school gagerkreil

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The educational programme was under the leadership of Pastor J. A. Simonsen, Ekebyholm, Swe- Division Educational Secretary, together den. A very in- teresting model of with Dr. W. I. Smith, principal of New- one of our finest bold Missionary College, and College institutions. 0 n this beautiful cam- teachers and students. The plans for ex- pus bordering on a panding the work of the Senior College fjord, are conduc- of the Division were discussed and an ted a Junior College and Seminary, a invitation extended to all of our young Summer Sanitar- people to attend our own colleges and ium, an Old Peo- schools. With the growing educational ple's Home, and a Holiday Camp for facilities available in the world, we are Mothers. heartened to know that an educational system has been established whereby our young people can obtain an education which not only equals the standards of work and Child Evangelism and encour- In the light of these three tomorrows, the world academically, but goes even aged the youth to use this avenue of ser- their issues and conflicts, and the eternal further and develops their character and vice for the Master. rewards that beckon us on, Pastor Tarr prepares them for time and eternity. Addressing the youth at the 11.30 ser- presented from Scripture the type of pre- The evening programmes were pro- vice Pastor A. F. Tarr chose as his topic paration essential on the part of the youth vided by the various unions of the Divi- the Congress motto : "Preparing Today's of today. sion, each union presenting a programme Youth for Tomorrow's World." On Wednesday afternoon the first of its own national music and life. On The Bible gives three pictures of to- morrow's world. Zephaniah describes the first as "a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, . . . a day of the trumpet and alarm." For that tomorrow, today's youth must prepare. The second picture depicts a day of Newbold Senior College beckons glorious achievement, when the work of all youth to come the church is likened to an angel flying and prepare them- "in the midst of heaven, having the ever- selves to go into t h e great harvest lasting Gospel to preach . . . to every field of the World. nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people." The youth of today are the parti- cipants. Upon them devolves the inspir- ing responsibility of equipping them- selves for this culminating battle of God's great programme. The third is of a kingdom and a new "Youth's Own Hour" was under the this evening the Netherland Union and earth more glorious than the thoughts and leadership of Pastor David Carlsson, MV the British Union, took their turns. From imaginations of men can ever envisage. Secretary of the East Nordic Union. Holland came a happy band of Dutch For citizenship in that kingdom of to- Young people told of their experiences in maidens displaying their many local flags morrow, today's youth must now prepare. leading fellow youth to Christ. and concluding with a display of folk dancing with coloured scarves. The Bri- tish programme consisted of messages brought by youth delegates from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and England, each dressed in national costume. Interspersed between these messages Pastor Gammon led out Exhibits of youth in the singing of various national songs. activities in the The evening message was given by various unions. Pastor E. W. Dunbar who, until recently, was the world youth leader. During the years Pastor Dunbar has endeared himself to the young people around the world and has left his influence on the many [Page Pear) NORTHERN' LIGHT gatherings he has attended. Once again he brought a timely message of prepara- tion for our Lord and Saviour's return.

THE SECOND DAY August 4th

THE Thursday morning devotional ser- vice was taken by Pastor E. Heppenstall from the Seventh-day Adventist Seminary in Washington, D.C. Dr. Heppenstall has spent many years in various colleges in the United States, and from the wealth of his experience in training and helping young people he spoke to the youthful congregation on how to gain heaven. The great auditorium viewed from the Norwegian section. After the Bible study, the whole congre- gation again engaged in a season of prayer. ful display of national costume and song Pastor Odd Jordal, of Norway, presented At ten o'clock the delegates separated by the East and West Nordic Unions. a resume of the work in Norway, and for the Evangelism Workshops. On re- First of all, David Carlsson, youth leader then music, songs, and recitations fol- assembling the programme of the South- for Sweden and Finland, led the young lowed. These included a piano solo by a ern European Division was eagerly people carrying the Swedish and Finnish young man from Kristiansand, items by awaited. flags onto the platform. J. Onjukka the Oslo choir, and a solo by their leader. At the eleven o'clock service Pastor J. spoke on the power and work of the David Tillgrin amazed the audience with J. Aitken, whose dynamic personality had Holy Spirit. This was followed by a his skill at playing on an ordinary hand- so impressed us at the Paris Youth Con- young Finnish violinist who played superb- saw. This young man has won many gress, addressed the vast gathering on the ly and who received a great ovation. We prizes and has also played on the Nor- achievements of the youth in Southern were also delighted with the lovely rich way State radio. Because of lack of time Europe. He brought us a brief report of voice of a young Finnish girl. the Danish programme had to be greatly the Youth Congress held recently in Mu- The West Nordic Union, comprising curtailed. We were, however, able to en- nich, and also told of the two hundred Denmark and Norway, under the leader- joy a song from Denmark, but we were new homes which had evolved out of the ship of Pastor Borge Olsen, filed onto the sorry to miss the play of J. G. Matteson happy friendships made at the Paris Con- platform and rear gallery. The arc lights which had been prepared for the occasion. gress. Among those who took part in his and photographers' bulbs picked out the Many were left curious as to what the programme were two students from New- long line of uniforms and colourful cos- bearded gentleman, waiting at the back of bold who had been canvassing in Stock- tumes and banners. In the centre of the the stage, would have had to say regard- holm, a young lady in a very beautiful platform sat the Oslo choir, whose beauti- ing the early exploits of the pioneers in South American costume, and Sister Ait- ful renderings of many pieces through- Denmark, for we remember that Den- ken, who, with her husband, sang a duet. out the Congress were greatly appreciated. mark, the oldest conference in the Divi- All went from this meeting with many happy feelings, flavoured so pleasantly with the tang of Paris. On Thursday afternoon various excur- sions had been planned. By bus, boat, and K. H. Gammon, on foot the two thousand delegates spread youth worker from out over lovely Stockholm, "City on the Great Britain, Waters," to visit some of the beauty spots leads the vast crowd in an en- and historical corners. The "old city" thusiastic song ser- with its perfectly preserved medieval vice. Beside h i m buildings was of utmost interest. "Skan- are delegates from the British Isles in sen," a combined park, zoological gar- national costume. dens, and model village typifying life in Sweden through the ages, was a great centre of attraction. The evening programme was a colour- [Page Five)

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At the commencement of the next meeting, Pastor E. W. Pedersen, in his opening remarks, introduced the various secretaries of the Temperance Depart- ment and the special guest speaker, Dr. W. H. Beaven of the General Confer- The happy band of Dutch maidens dis- ence. playing the flags of Dr. Beaven stressed the need for posi- their various prov- inces. tive thinking and planning along temper- ance lines and told the assembled dele- gates of the Institute of Scientific Studies for the Prevention of Alcoholism that was to commence at the University of Geneva on August 8th. "This Institute," he said, "is a beginning. It is being sponsored by Seventh-day Adventists. We are to come out boldly in our belief that total abstin- sion, is this year celebrating its Diamond developed, the few casual listeners lean- ence is the only platform upon which we Jubilee. ing on the rails at the entrance became can stand." Dr. Beaven then went on to Because of the lateness of the hour more and more interested. Pastor 0. Pel- tell of some of the wonderful ways the Pastor Lind's message was also cut short tonen of Finland was the speaker of the Lord has blessed the work through the and in a few brief minutes he urged the hour. influence of the temperance cause. The youthful congregation to press forward After the boom of the loudspeakers good-will of royalty, the interest of the and exercise their faith in a living God, and the voices of the translators had died King of Sweden, the acceptance of the who will carry them through the dangers away to the last echo, the prayer bands, first Christian missionary—a Seventh-day and exciting ways of life. quiet in their reverence, earnest in their Adventist—by the King of Arabia. Once more darkness had fallen over desire, sent their petitions winging in a Friendliness where before there had been Stockholm, and as we made our way dozen different tongues to the Throne of closed doors, all because of the revival of through the brightly lit streets to our hos- grace, there to blend in one harmonious our interest in temperance. Adventist tels and hotels we felt that God had in- concord. youth have the knowledge and ability to deed blessed our day. At ten o'clock the Workshops took carry the temperance reform message to over. Some of the delegates were seen to the whole "world and God is calling for be jotting down notes that they would no them to volunteer. The youth then signed THE THIRD DAY doubt make use of on their return home. the temperance pledge which had been These training centres were the real moti- handed out to them. It read : "For the August 5th vating force that made the Congress live. sake of strength and purity and the power ANOTHER day dawned fine and clear. As the onlooker tiptoed from workshop of example, I hereby promise, God The sun shed its warming rays over the to workshop, he sensed again the truth helping me, to abstain from the use of city of Stockholm as from every quarter of the messenger of the Lord as she alcoholic beverages, and tobacco, and to young men and women found their ways wrote : "With such an army of workers exert all my influence to encourage other's to the now familiar Tennis Hall. The as our youth, rightly trained, might fur- to do the same." erstwhile quietness of desertion that had nish, how soon the message . . . might Pastor Pedersen in his closing remarks brooded there through the hours of dark- be carried to the whole world !" told of the power of example and the ness gave way to throbbing, vibrant air of expectancy as the stream of Advent youth that surged through the entrance, fanned out, channelled to the right des- tination, there to remain as a sea of faces. There was something so quietly de- votional in the atmosphere during the A pretty group of Danish youth bring Morning Watch period, as our thoughts to the Congress a were turned Godward; and as more and message of song. more people arrived from the greater dis- tances and dropped quietly into their seats, it appeared as if a great harvest of souls was being built up to the glory of God. As the message in word and song [Page Six) NORTHERN LIGHT strength that comes from signing such a declaration, and wished Dr. Beaven God- speed as he would soon be leaving for Geneva where he would be taking a large share of responsibility in the Institute Representatives programme. from all the When the Congress meetings were re- nations w h o took part in the opening sumed in the evening, there was half an meeting. hour of song introduced by Pastor Gosta Berglund, who conducted some hymns in Swedish. He was followed by Pastor K. H. Gammon who led out in the singing of English choruses and hymns. One out- standing feature in the singing at the Con- gress was the readiness of all national special. Many delegates and visitors ar- from Sabbath to Sabbath, where only groups to sing in English, and to enjoy it. rived at the Congress Hall in time for the one tongue will be spoken and all will The spirit of unity and willingness to devotional study at 8.30 a.m., which was hear and understand. blend as one was a factor that did much conducted by Pastor J. J. Aitken. Following the Sabbath school and to make the Congress such a soul-satisfy- All joined in the opening hymn of while the organist was quietly preluding, ing, happy gathering. Sabbath school at 9.30 a.m. Brian Corn- the representatives from the General Con- The last meeting of the day was taken bridge from England read a brief report ference, the Division, and the mission by Pastor Pedersen. Early in the service of the Paris Congress Sabbath school in fields, together with the union youth there was a very fine Swedish rendering 1951, and two delegates from Ethiopia leaders, took their places on the rostrum. of the solo, "The Holy City," and the and West Africa gave first-hand personal Pastor Lind, who worked so indefatig- other two musical items of this pro- messages from mission lands. ably on and behind the scenes, welcomed gramme were by the British lady singers Mrs. Broberg from Norway rendered the large congregation. A few telegrams who sang, "Sweet Will of God" and the musical item as a solo. from some of our Scandinavian mission- "Raise Me, Jesus." Pastor V. N. Olsen, head of the Bible aries in Ethiopia were read. A special Pastor Pedersen spoke on the three steps Department of Newbold Missionary Col- telegram was received from the King of to Christ, all listening interestedly as he lege, reminded us of the previous week's Sweden. Standing, the young people lis- recounted story after story from his own lesson, and then Pastor C. Gidlund deve- tened to the words of greeting from the personal experiences. The call to surren- loped further the theme of "God's Grace" royal house. der to Christ was made in a straightfor• as he led us in the study of the lesson Only through special sacrifices had it ward way which left the youth in no topic for the week. It was quite an ex- been possible for many to attend the doubt as to the Master's desire for them. perience to watch from the platform the Congress, but even then it was announced As the sacred hours of the holy Sabbath faces of the various groups as they caught that the Sabbath school collection had came upon us we were found in a spirit their translation over the loud-speaker and brought in 1,427 Swedish Kronor (£71). of true devotion and reverence. responded by answering the questions. The opening hymn was in Swedish, so The usual generosity of the Adven- that the many Swedish churchmembers THE tists all over the world was evidenced in who were present that day could enjoy SABBATH SERVICES the offering. Those who attended this Sab- the singing. bath school will surely carry the memory The opening prayer offered by Dr. Bea- SABBATH is always a special day for of it as a foretaste of a greater gathering ven of the General Conference, together Adventists, but at Congress it is extra of all nations which will shortly meet with a song sung by an English male quartet and another by the Oslo choir, toned all hearts to worship, and made our minds receptive for the Word of God. Pastor A. F. Tarr, the Division presi- dent, introduced the speaker. The plans The lovely singing for this great Youth Congress, as well of the Oslo Youth as their realization, were due partially to choir brought in- spiration to many a the work of Pastor Dunbar while he had heart. the world leadership of our youth move- ment. Even though Pastor Dunbar had now been called into the responsibilities of an associate secretary of the General Conference, he showed his abiding in- [Page Seven) NORTHERN LIGHT

terest in the young people of Northern Europe by being present during the whole congress. Brother Jacob Arnesen, the director of our printing press in Stockholm, served as an able translator. A real Adventist These four dele- gates from Wes t text was chosen by Pastor Dunbar, Africa, with their namely Luke 12:35-37. A call to live a leader Pastor D. purer life and a definite separation from V. Cowin, made a lasting impression the world was emphasized by James 1 :27. on their capacity In the work for Christ and the prepara- audience a s they tion for His coming the young people of brought to the Congress the the church will evaluate the things of drama of mission' life in the same light as David Living- life. stone did when he said : "I will not set value upon anything I own except in relation to the kingdom of God." The Holy Spirit impressed the stirring message on our hearts, and when a call was made to be wholly on the Lord's side, each young person present placed A little later the focus of the pro- Our Division MV Leader, Pastor Lind, himself on God's altar and signified it gramme moved across the "Dark Con- who had been directing the programme, by standing. This became the most im- tinent" to West Africa. Pastor D. V. now stepped forward with his wife and portant hour of the Congress. We had not Cowin, after introducing his wife and small son. He was wearing a royal robe only come to see another country, to meet daughter, -showed the assembled dele- that had been presented to him as a token old friends and make new acquaintances, gates how his turban was wound. This of friendship by the King of Toro, but to gain a new Christian experience turban was a gift from a native chief Uganda. Pastor Lind demonstrated a and to take a new and firm stand in God's who wished to be represented in this way typical native greeting as he presented his mighty army on earth. The morning ser- at the Congress. wife who had shared his nineteen years vice brought this experience to all pre- The lusty singing of "Ready to go of ministry in the mission field. sent. It made the inmost purpose of our Lord, Ready to go," brought four young This meeting brought to the delegates gathering a reality and became therefore men from West Africa into the spotlight. a deep sense of satisfaction that our mis- the climax of "Stockholm." Three of the young men were MV secre- sions programme is so well established— taries, and the fourth was a teacher. They yet at the same time there was a feeling MISSION SYMPOSIUM spoke of the progress of the work in their that much remains to be done before the August 6th land and our hearts warmed to these work can be finished. good brethren whose zeal for the Lord The meeting closed on a note of chal- THE Missions Symposium on Saturday and His cause was so apparent. lenge and many a young heart felt a night was one of the most colourful and During this part of the programme the stirring in response to the Master's call interesting sessions of the Congress. After sacred hours of the Sabbath slipped quietly to go into all the world and preach the the pulsating throb of the drums had away and left us with the peace which Gospel. From the delegates gathered at died away the meeting started. Beryl is the blessing of true Sabbath-keeping. this symposium will come many of the Gammon sang of "Jesus, the Fair Rose of Pastor Cowin went on to tell us that mission workers of the future. Sharon." in large areas of Eastern Nigeria many Missionaries who had worked for many natives were still held in the bondage of years in Ethiopia said that they would fear imposed on them by the witch doc- THE not have spent their lives in any other tors. The East Nigerian representa- INVESTITURE SERVICE way, but were completely rewarded by tive suddenly appeared on the platform August 6th the change and results that they had seen dressed in the costume and regalia of a in that land. They then introduced some ju-ju man and with weird movements ac- ALREADY half of the most important Ethiopian young men who portrayed most companied by rattles and bells demon- day—the one to which we had looked vividly and dramatically the conversion of strated how the "ju-ju man, under threat forward with high hopes and great antici- a witch doctor who had taken the lives of of curse, extracts money from his vic- pation—had passed! We still had the In- many people. The young men spoke in tims. vestiture to come. A good lunch and a Amharic which was translated by Pastor Later a native sword was presented to quiet rest refreshed our bodies and we H. E. Davis. Pastor Berglund and the ju-ju outfit to returned to the Tennishallen in time to Do missions pay? This was satisfying Pastor Gammon in appreciation of their take our places behind the platform. A proof ! song leadership. large group was already assembled—all [Page Eight} NORTHERN LIGHT

Master Guides, mostly in uniform. How to see and hear an effective testimony by tumes and all the flags of the nations re- inspiring to be one of such a colourful Missionary Volunteers to the saving power presented; and it was evident to me, as group ! of Jesus Christ, given to a large audience I hurried on ahead to various vantage With military precision we were placed, of non-Adventists. It was the happy pri- points, that the Stockholmers in the and drums, beaten by two West African vilege of everyone present at the Kung- streets thought so too. Crowds began to Master Guides, heralded our approach. stradgard, Stockholm, on the afternoon gather and became more and more dense The column divided and from each side of Sunday, August 7th, to feel this thrill as the procession approached the dais in of the gallery above the platform came of exaltation, as delegates from all the the King's Garden, and it was finally a the green- and khaki-clad figures. The lands of the Division, except Poland, packed multitude of something like movie camera began to whirr ! Flash sang and spoke of their faith. It was the 15,000 people that witnessed the demon- cameras went into action and the scene closing day of the Youth Congress, and stration. was set for the Investiture. it formed a worthy climax to a week of There was definite power already in The secretaries of the Division, led by inspiring fellowship. the very first songs : Gospel melodies Pastor Dunbar of the General Conference, Kungstradgarden—the King's Garden sung in English by a massed choir of filed onto the platform and to the sing- —is a very large open place in the centre boys and girls of many nations. The ing of "We have heard Thy call, Lord of Stockholm, laid out in the form of words rang out clearly in perfect pronun- Jesus," came the fifteen young people, re- gardens flanked with double rows of ciation, as all the verses of, "I Serve a presenting Great Britain, Finland, Den- stately linden trees. It is dignified with Risen Saviour," were alternated with the mark, Norway, and Sweden, to be in- statues and fountains, and there is a mighty refrain, "He lives." Words in vested. large platform in the middle, faced by English are not lost on Swedish people Beautiful music rendered by a violin- rows of seats accommodating several hun- nowadays, and besides the divine message ist from Norway and a soprano from Fin- dred spectators. The programme to be of the songs, the fact that our Advent land thrilled and inspired us. Pastor given by the Advent youth had been ad- youth of every country in the Division Lind introduced the proceedings and vertised in the city, and all the seats were can sing English songs from memory, Pastor Dunbar gave the challenge, after occupied before the time appointed for cannot have failed to impress those who which they were assisted by Pastor Aitken its commencement in the late afternoon. were listening. The songs were ap- of the Southern European Division in Half an hour before, the MVs had as- plauded. presenting pins and scarves to the new sembled in Humlegard Park, near the It had been a brilliant, sunny day, and Master Guides. centre of the city, to prepare for their the leafy trees threw a pleasant shade as The dedicatory prayer was given by march through the streets leading to the the evening drew on. It was a lovely set- Pastor Aitken, and Pastor D. Vink of King's Garden. They set out at 4.45, led ting for the speech by Elder E. W. Dun- Holland gave the benediction after the by a brass band of the city of Stockholm. bar. The vast crowd listened with rapt singing of the hymn: It was a splendid sight, the national cos- attention as he presented the Lord Jesus There's another task to do, There's a battle to renew; And the Captain calls for you, Volunteers! Volunteers! Rally to the throbbing drum! Shout the word, "We come, we come!" Volunteers! Volunteers! Volunteers! T h e Ethiopian Christ before us, Christ behind, delegates vividly Christ on every side! portrayed the con- version of a witch For the rescue of mankind, doctor, using their On to glory ride! home language Volunteers! Volunteers! Volunteers! Amharic. Pastor H. E. Davis, MV This was an Investiture that will live leader for Ethiopia, long in the memories of all who were translated f o r the group. present and a challenge to everyone to further service for the Master.

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LEADERS' MESSAGES

One of the three groups that separ- ated each morning for various work- shop s. Subjects under discussion were Outpost Evangelism, Liter- ature Evangelism, and Child Evan- gelism.

as the only hope for young people. If lives to obey the Master and work for My Young Friends in Northern Europe, ever an inspired statement was made of Him, personal and telling. Another new You are part of the great family of the work and aims of the Missionary experience for Stockholm was a speech in Advent youth around the world who ever Volunteer movement, it was this. The Amharic about the work of the Seventh- inspire us by their loyalty and devotion. very figure of the speaker and the re- day Adventists in Ethiopia by one of our Yours is a glorious calling! As you meet assuring timbre of his manly voice must Ethiopian delegates, Elder Davis trans- in Congress, may it be to renew your have given our audience some idea of lating into English. The last testimony dedication to the Saviour. what it means to be a follower of Jesus was given by 0. Persson, a Swedish uni- I shall for ever cherish the friendship Christ, and many a heart must have been versity student. He compared the various of the youth I had the privilege of serv- filled with a longing to be like those ideals and hopes of mankind today with ing for four wonderful years. happy, free young men and women on the only One who can give life a real, Loving greetings to you all, the dais as Elder Dunbar voiced their satisfying meaning. E. L. MINCHIN, consecration to, and faith in, the soon- Assoc. MV Secretary, General Conference. returning Saviour of mankind. The words Between these noble statements of of this address went forth through the Advent faith and work, songs in Swedish IT was a thrilling experience to see our loud-speakers with crisp distinctness and and a solo by a young Finnish lady dele- youth in action- at the Youth Congress. were finely complemented by Pastor Berg- gate provided fitting musical variation on My thoughts — turned to that inspired lund's translation into Swedish. the theme of the evening. The crowds statement,. "With such an army of . . . Hardly less stirring to that Northern listened intently until the very last words youth, rightly trained, . . . how soon the audience unused to seeing coloured had been spoken, the closing prayer ut- message . . . might be carried to the whole people must have been the address given tered, and the last strains of songs had world!" (Education, page 271.) I thought by Pastor Ackah of the Gold Coast Mis- died away. May the Spirit of God con- of our schools and the opportunities and sion. He spoke in splendid English and tinue to work on the hearts of those possibilities presented to our youth to with a freedom and fiery eloquence that who saw and heard what the Advent (Concluded on the back page.) made his appeal to all to dedicate their youth had to say to Stockholm.

Appreciation — Stockholm Youth Congress Helpers THE Executive Committee of the Northern European Division desires to express its gratitude to all who assisted Pastor M. E. Lind in the recent Youth Congress at Stockholm. It is recognized that this valuable aid was a most helpful factor in making the Congress so satisfying to all in attendance. The Division Committee has recorded in its minutes the following action: "Voted, That we place on record the sincere appreciation of the Division Executive Committee of the splendid services rendered by all who assisted in planning and carrying out the programme of the recent Congress, arranging for the catering, and the provision of accommodation and all such related matters, which contributed to making the Congress an outstanding success." E. B. RUDGE.

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Missionary Volunteers of Northern Europe, GOD is calling you to man the out- posts. You have accepted the great com- mission of Jesus Christ: "Go ye." You are now seeking out every outpost that it might become God's stronghold. The spirit here must set the pace for Share your Faith activities in the Northern European Division. We meet on this occasion to proclaim Christ, and this pro- clamation will have meaning only as we carry this consecration to the churches we represent. E. W. DUNBAR, Associate Secretary, General Conference.

THE youth of every age have faced THE breath-taking happenings and the issues and responsibilities of great magni- moods and temper of our age testify to tude, but none so great or so grave as the stately movings of the God of heaven those you face today. It is upon this in history. This is the time when we must generation, we verily believe, that "the take serious pause and secure the needed ends of the world are come," and we preparation for participation in God's eter- want this coming gathering to be an oc- nal purpose. As we face an ever-changing casion when the spiritual armour will be world and the immediacy of an unfinished made more impregnable, the lives hap- task, it becomes necessary for us to go pier, and the service more valiant, of all forth "shod with the preparation of the who attend. A. F. TARR, Gospel of peace," doing our full duty President, Northern European Division. with clarity and fidelity. H. L. RUDY, Vice-President, General Conference.

NEVER before in its history has Chris- tian youth had to face such tremendous tasks as it does today. Advent youth are called to fight in the Lord's war with spiritual weapons, and the Youth Congress in Stockholm will be a means of showing Advent youth how that which seems impossible may be made possible. C. GIDLUND, President, East Nordic Union.

THE object of this Congress is to win and to develop our youth; and to so in- spire them that they, united in purpose, might move on by the power of the cross, to a better world. It is my fervent desire that this may be achieved. M. E. LIND, Division MV Secretary. [Page Eleven] NORTHERN LIGHT OCTOBER, 1955

POST-CONGRESS lievers who have the same hope in the pressed with the faithfulness of our be- soon-coming Saviour, Jesus Christ. lievers in giving all they have to support MESSAGES The time we spent with the European the work in the mission fields to enable youth and the inspiring spiritual messages people in heathen lands to know Jesus Greetings from our veterans at the Congress will and His redeeming power. I do appreci- I COUNT it a real privilege to address ever remain happy memories for the rest ate this very much and I am confident this word of greeting to all the youth in of our lives. that believers in the mission fields praise the Northern European Division. It was By the grace of God, we will go back God for this. a most enjoyable experience for me to to our people to do greater service than In all, I have been highly inspired by become acquainted with you at the Stock- ever before for the One we all love so the faithful work of others and pray that holm Youth Congress. This great Con- much. the Lord may use me likewise to accom- gress will go down in the annals of the I say good-bye to all our dear friends plish great things for Him. May all the history of the Advent movement in and well-wishers. May the after-effects of youth in this Division be also inspired to Europe, as another milestone of progress this Youth Congress be an abundance of do diligent work in preparing a people as the Advent youth march forward to- souls harvested into the kingdom of our for Him who loved us so much and gave ward the City of God. Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Himself up so that we might live, and The Missionary Volunteers of South- J. A. OYELAKIN, so live that others may be led to Jesus ern Europe send you also their warmest Wiest Nigerian Delegate. through our faithful labours. greetings, for they will never forget the WILLIAM B. ACKAH, colour and the inspiration and the testi- •••••••••••••ir.,.•...prever...••••••• •••••"•11....11....11.. Gold Coast Delegate. monies you brought to Paris concerning your place in the Master's service. The editor wishes to express deep appreci- ation for "The Story of the Congress" so • We thank God for the inspiration of ably portrayed by the following writers: Stockholm and for the young hearts which K. H. Gammon, V. N. Olsen, P. P. Schuil, Leaders' Messages gave themselves to greater service, in ful- C. D. Watson, Miss B. Leigh, and Miss J. Goodall. (Concluded from page 10.) filling the important task which God has given us to bring the Advent message to develop the exceptional talents demon- all the world. Brother Lind, your MV strated on this occasion. Surely, God is secretary for the Northern European Divi- calling you, ADVENT YOUTH, to dedi- cate your talents to His service. sion, gave wonderful leadership to this Inspired by the Congress ! Congress, and we shall never forget his I WOULD like to express my deep ap- J. ALFRED SIMONSEN, call to service. preciation to God for preserving my life Division Educational Secretary. Thank you for your invitation to come throughout my travels and granting me up North, and may God help us to good health. I am very grateful to the triumph together through the love of Gold Coast Mission for appointing me as DIVISION DIRECTORY Christ which constrains us to seek and a delegate to attend this great Youth Con- A. F. Tarr President to save that which was lost. As a great gress of the Northern European Division, E. B. Rudge Secretary multitude of youth we shall soon see and to the West African Union and the G. A. Lindsay Treasurer Jesus coming in the clouds of heaven. Division for providing additional funds. Alf Karlman ... Auditor and Asst Treasurer May we now prepare for that great day. The Congress has been a great inspira- J. J. AITKEN. tion to me. Never will I forget the DEPARTMENTAL SECRETARIES happy fellowship I had with the thou- G. D. King ... Publishing, Press Relations, Radio, and Religious Liberty Gratitude sands of Adventist youth who were pre- sent at the Congress. I have the hope that E. B. Rudge Ministerial Association IT is with the greatest pleasure that I the fellowship we had together and all E. W. Pedersen Home Missionary express my sincere appreciation and grati- that took place at the Congress in the and Temperance J. A. Simonsen tude to the West Nigerian Mission, the beautiful city of Stockholm will urge me Education M. E. Lind West African Union, and last, but not to work harder for my Lord and Master. Sabbath School and Missionary Volunteer least, the Northern European Division for The spirit with which we separated at making it possible for me and the other the Congress will enable us to achieve three West African delegates to be pre- great things in our various fields and we NORTHERN LIGHT sent at the Northern European Division expect good results in due course. It was Published monthly as the Official Organ of Youth Congress, held in Stockholm, really good that I went to Stockholm. the Northern European Division of Seventh- Sweden, August 2 to 7, 1955. My visit to several churches in England day Adventists, 41 Hazel Gardens, Edgware, I regard this as a very rare privilege and on the Continent has helped me to Middlesex, England. in that it affords us the opportunity of know how fast the Advent message is EDITOR MRS. A. F. TARR seeing most of the advanced countries of spreading to the ends of the earth ; and PRICE 3/- A YEAR Europe, such as England, Holland, Ger- has made me conscious of the great Ad- many, Denmark, and Sweden; and of Printed at The Stanborough Press Ltd., vent family to which I belong. Wherever Watford, Herts., England. meeting with thousands of Adventist be- I have visited I have been highly im-