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Editorial Offices: The Stanbor- Organ of the British Union ough Press Ltd., Watford, Herts. Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists Vol. 43. No. 14. July 8, 1938

The London Home Missionary Council

WE have already told of the ones, and what we have neglected splendid meetings held at Holloway By E. R. WARLAND in times of prosperity we will have church during the recent visit of to do in the time of terrible crisis." Pastor Steen Rasmussen, of the For this reason church officers General Conference. During that nearer the kingdom. We must bend should follow the instruction given same week-end the home mission- our energies to the end that we solve in Testimonies, Vol. 9, pages 116, ary officers of the London churches this problem of lay-evangelism, and 117, and "make plans for advance win more souls for the Lord through- met together for counsel. While out the British Isles. We must do all along the line." much of the helpful matter of the something to make this message ring "We must train our leadership," various talks will be reproduced in from one end of this land to the said Pastor Rasmussen, "and place the Church Officers' Leader, we other." this responsibility upon the church give here a brief survey of the Pastor Steen Rasmussen outlined board, so that the missionary com- mittee will not only feel a responsi- council meetings for the encour- for us the need and place of bility, but will actually set in opera- agement and inspiration of our leadership in the Layman's Move- tion a programme that will aim at people generally. ment. Our minds were directed to advance moves in lay-evangelism. The morning session was opened a number of scriptures which •em- The church board is the missionary committee. It should plan work for by Pastor H. W. Lowe, our phasized the importance of conse- everyone, grouping the members into British Union president, who re- crated leaders, "men of war fit for bands in order to get them function- minded us of the "great field of the battle." He recalled the state- ing properly, just as the Sabbath- activity" which lies before us as ment of the Spirit of prophecy that school is organized into classes." officers and churchmembers. "the final movements will be rapid The power of the personal ex- "T h e greatest ample of the consideration i n leaders was em- my mind," he said, phasized in the "is that we might make everything following words : we do contribute to "Work with the the end that our people you are membership grows trying to develop. and souls are Practise what added to t h e church. Ministry you preach in and laity alike are theory. Show not winning souls people not only for the Lord as your results, but rapidly as they _how to get the should be. When we come to realize results. Keep that every man growing yourself who is saved by and expect others the cross of the. to keep on grow- Lord Jesus is to be a winner of souls ing." for Him, we shall Space forbids all be very much, anything but a happier than we are, and very much Newbold College Ministerial Band, 1937-8. brief report of British Advent Messenger JULY 8, 1938

the helpful discussion which fol- It was the general opinion of pean Division, told us not to for- lowed, but we believe that the those present that the brief mis- get the work our sisters can do in words of Pastor H. F. Brown, of sionary service between the Sab- giving Bible studies in the homes the Southern European Division, bath-school and the preaching ser- of the people. Will be long remembered by those vice can, if rightly planned and Brother E. Syme, who has been privileged to attend this meeting. conducted, be a very helpful means conducting a small lay effort in He said of inspiring our people in mission- Enfield this past winter, made a ary endeavour as well as an oppor- very stirring appeal for greater "The Spirit of prophecy says that lay-evangelism. The lay-worker, we are too spasmodic, we just go tunity to report the work of the by jerks, we carry very little sys- previous week. just the same as the minister, must tematic work. Mrs. White says we The first part of the afternoon feel and recognize a distinct call should be like beehives ; the bees plan was devoted to the various cam- to the work. Above all else, he orrhiving off every year. Unless they paigns, very helpful papers being needs the equipment of the Holy do this they die. But you cannot hive off without leaders. They plan given by Brethren J. C. Craven Spirit, and if he will labour in for leaders and give them special and E. Trace, which it is hoped true devotion he may be assured of food. The minister should plan on will be reproduced in the Church results. We were pleased to have hiving off. Let him choose members Regarding the in our midst one who has accepted and give them special instruction in Officers' Leader. leadership. When he has them fairly Ingathering Campaign mention the truth for this time as the re- well instructed he could place them was made of the advisability of suit of this Enfield effort. We are as leaders of a group of eight or careful organization, an early start encouraged to believe there are ten and let them work a certain and consistent, regular collecting several others who will also be- territory systematically every week, then we could have little churches during the campaign perio'd, so that, come Sabbath-keepers. where now we have none." the work may be finished within Pastor R. S. Joyce told us of eight weeks. Our Union depart- over a hundred believers in this Brother H. Pearce, of the Stan- mental leader, Pastor F. W. Good- conference who have joined the borough Park church, whose ser- all, reminded us that "the goal of "Win One" League and are de- vices have been much appreciated all goals is the saving of souls." finitely working for souls. He in various churches in and around Pastor Steen Rasmussen' stirred urged us to use more fully the London, gave us a very inspiring our souls as he spoke to us on the splendid plans already laid for paper on "The Church—A Train- subject of lay-preaching. He re- evangelical work by the sale of ing School for Lay-Workers." We minded us of the words of the literature, distribution of tracts, were reminded of the part the great apostle Paul in which he ad- giving of Bible studies, and hold- Sabbath-school and Missionary monished Timothy to train men in ing of cottage meetings. Volunteer society can play in evangelistic service. (2 Tim. 2 :2.) The following resolutions were training our children and youth in passed unanimously : speaking, reading, praying, singing, "When people are brought in the and, reciting in public. The value church," said Brother Rasmussen, Resolved, 1. We rededicate our of the Sabbath-school as a means "that is only when our work begins. lives to the Lord's, service, praying We have to get them working. We of training Bible students who can that His Spirit guide and help us to have to link them up when they have' be true leaders in all lines of church also give studies in the homes of their first love. Then their efforts missionary activity. interested people was also empha- will be more permanent. When I 2. We seek better to qualify our- sized. was nineteen I was going to set my selves for our God-given responsi- relatives right, and do it in two Brother G. V. Hall, elder of the bilities by the study of God's work weeks, because time was short. I and by enrolling in training courses Wimbledon church, spoke to us was full of love and zeal. I used recommended by the conference. about the various church mission- the Bible as a hammer and it struck 3. We recommend to our church ary services, and the way they con- at the' wrong place. It struck the boards as a missionary committee : heads and not the hearts. When I tribute to larger evangelical ac- (a) That consideration be given to came home after my two weeks I systematic missionary work in our tivity by our •churchmembers. We had done a lot of talking, but I had church territory, inviting each of our were reminded of the need to make saved no souls, and I suppose I had members and young people to take plans in good time for the various done more damage than I had done some part in such effort. good. If I had linked up with' a little (b) That we follow the recommen- campaigns. Brother H. T. John- group I would have had more suc- son, formerly departmental secre- dation of the General Conference and cess. I am still trying to repair the wherever advisable consider the Sab- tary in this conference, said : damage I did in those early days, bath-school class as the working as and that is thirty years ago.' well as the reporting band for home "One of the things we need more missionary work. than anything else in our missionary This personal experience illus- (c) The introduction of the weekly services is to have the breath of God trates well the value of proper brief missionary service, where such in them, to preach Christ in them, training and guidance in mission- is not already in operation,' and we and to believe in them ourselves and ary endeavour. make this a time of real inspiration in the calling to which God has called and encouragement as well as an op- us. We have to avoid monotony in A most helpful discussion fol- portunity to report the work accom- our services. Our meetings should be lowed in which Pastor Brown re- plished. interesting. We must be on fire for called the work of lay-preachers (d) That we endeavour to so plan souls if we are to fire our people. during Reformation days. Pastor our monthly home missionary ser- There should be no long dry subjects. vice that it shall bring inspiration as All should be ready to act their part G. E. Nord, home missionary well as instruction to our church- with promptness." secretary of the Northern Euro- members. JULY 8, 1938 British Advent Messenger COME TO CAMP ! Welcome to the famous Doone Valley, return- store are the Sabbaths. Brother YOUNG people, the very best ing by way of Watersmeet, Lyn- W. T. Bartlett will be with us. We awaits you at Woolacombe—yes, mouth, Lynton, Coombe Martin, shall listen to his wise counsel and invites you. From the camp ground and . encouragement. Brother .T., T. there stretches before your eyes Young people, don't delay, send Babienco, full of fire, will spend a wonderful panofama of - right away for your enrolment a week with us also. Yes, of shire coast. The whole length of form to The Camp-Master, 506 course, Brethren 0. M. Dorland Woolacombe Bay, with its three Holloway Road, London, N.7. and F. W. Goodall will spend some miles of golden sands, lies before After July 17th there is a special time in camp. Could you imagine you on your left, and to your right late fee of 2/6. it without them? the rugged coast to the famous E. R. WARLAND. There is every prospect ,that we Morte Point. Island, stand- shall have a record attendance this ing sombre in the sparkling waters, year. If you have not registered yet, please hurry along, fill in the forms the centre of this glorious Anglesey Calls ! view, a small section of which is form and post immediately to 22 shown in the picture on this page. CAMP time—almost here again Zulla Road, Mapperley Park, As you look southward nature —happy times for our youth— Nottingham. embraces you with a great appeal character building times. Old Maybe this will be the last word to rejoice upon the sands, to bathe friends to meet, new ones to make. throUgh the medium of the MES- in the blue Atlantic waters or surf- How eagerly we look forward to SENGER, so don't forget to come to ride upon her crests of foam. Turn joining our boys and girls at Benllech, Isle of Anglesey, August your eyes toward the north-west, Benllech on August 1st. 1st to 14th. and there the contrasting coast re- Keenly we anticipate the won- Yours for 'the best camp yet, minds you that while here you derful time in store—that early H. T. JOHNSON. have quiet sands equal to any on morning splash on a perfectly safe the English coast, you have also a beach—the children will enjoy those seven miles of perfect sands. weather-beaten, w a`v e-washed Private—for Juniors Only rocky coast, unsurpassed in beauty Enchanting is the only word for in the British Isles. the North scenery. Car- Tms is for juniors only, so all What a grand camp field we narvon, cradle of history. Bangor, others must not read any further. have A veritable paradise of the seat of , learning. All will be Well, camp is just about four pleasure, twenty-five acres in ex- visited. Snowdonia with its majes- weeks ahead, and behind the tent, for your exclusive use and tic peaks and rugged valleys—some scenes, preparations are being enjoyment! Its level places for of the most wonderful passes in made for you to be well cared for, games, its intriguing bracken- the British Isles are here, and we Are you doing your share? By covered hollows, its cosy nooks, are planning a trip through them. this I mean, are you doing all you each overlooking a glorious sec- What of those invigorating can to come to camp? If not, why tion of this wonderful coast, have hikes? Can you picture the glow not? You need not say you can- distinct appeal. And a crystal- of those camp fires—songs—tales— not afford it. I know of several clear spring flows right on the field hot drinks, and then off to bed. juniors who canvass each week for for your refreshing ! Wonderful Above all the good things in their camp fees. In fact, one is site indeed ! Then, within easy distance for our rambling days, are such pleasant places as Bay, Sands, Burrows, Lea Bay, and Ilfracombe. Each has its- own distinctive attractions of Devon beauty and facilities for nature study, bathing, or general holiday-making. There is nothing artificial here—we have this year a place long to be remembered by all fortunate enough to attend the 1938 camp as unique in natural beauty and true restfulness. Two special attractions of the holiday will be a steamer trip to renowned Clovelly, and a coach C) R. L. Knight, Barnstaple tour through the grandest part of A wonderful view of Woolacombe Bay taken from the camp field chosen glorious Devon, across Exmoor to for the South Missionary Volunteers.- British Advent Messenger JULY 8, 1938 already canvassing for the Den- the joys of camp with us. He says the games on the sands and walks mark Conference. "Not only will the recreation be in the country. They have had the Now, if Mother and Father say helpful to you, but the association fun out of camp; the jokes, con- they cannot afford it, you show and fellowship with other Chris- certs, camp fires. They have had a them what a real Missionary tian youth is always a real bless- fortnight amid the handiwork of Volunteer can do. Start next week -Mg." the Creator, and spent Sabbaths in by selling literature, then when Make no delay in writing to your surroundings where this work was Mother and Father see you are conference young people's secre- greatly manifested. They have really determined to go, perhaps tary. gone back refreshed and strength- they will help. (You can show that R.M., MABEL, AND MARGARET How- ened in mind, and body. Yes, to last line to them. Remember, the LETT. them is the gain; to you the loss. rest is private.) When you've Do you still feel that it is not earned your fees, think how you'll worth the venture? Rain ! you enjoy camp. It is great fun—dips murmur. Rain never spoilt camp- in the sea, games on the golden To Those Who Have Not ers' pleasure. You ask those who sands, deck tennis, camp fires, con- Ventured have been. After the rain you certs; and we mustn't forget the Sin W. S. GILBERT has it, "No- walk round the camp field and feeding part of camp—plenty of thing venture, nothing gain." How smell the freshness of the hedges, good grub to keep our energy go- does that affect me? you ask. Well, the moist earth, and hear the birds, ing. Then there are the pranks to you are probably one of those who and then think if it is not good to be played and laughed at; in fact, have not made the venture of go- have rain. a jolly time to be had by all. Don't ing to camp. You have been What ! Still afraid to venture ! forget the date—August 1st to afraid—afraid it would not suit One would think you were getting 14th. HAZEL MAUD SLEY. you, afraid it would be too rough, old. Those who have passed their too cold, too wet, afraid—and so sixtieth-odd milestone can be ex- [To Parents: You can send your you have not ventured. Yours has cused; but you young people who children to camp with confidence. We been the loss. To the others, those have not yet been to camp, will you take great care of them—this means who subdued their fears and came all between the ages of nine and not venture this year? No one fourteen.] to camp, has been the gain. ever came and did not gain by it. They have known the long You start saving up to-day. glorious days, the bathes in the sea, PENRHY MAR SDEN. Mass Opinion ! WE think an M.V. camp holiday is the finest for Advent young people. We'll tell you why. For SCOTTISH MISSION perfect relaxation or ceaseless activity camp life is ideal for both. Superintendent: Pastor L. Murdoch For the energetic camper, we know Address: Old Saughton House, Calder Road, Edinburgh you will enjoy clock golf, deck quoits, table tennis, and, maybe, an occasional early morning swim. Notes from the Superintendent and quite a number in the country are now revealing an in- Let us give you our sincere WE read in the Spirit of terest in our message. opinion of the excellence of camp prophecy that the time has come meals. There is evidence of this for the cities and the villages In another article we shall give in the satisfying of the heatty ap- everywhere to hear the message, a report of the activities of our petites which we as campers are "Behold, He cometh." first Sabbath; it was a day never never ashamed to reveal. For four years we have been to be forgotten, and reveals what We think you never need be planning to open work in the ex- can be accomplished in one day lonely at camp. The true camp is treme north of Scotland as soon when the Lord goes before to pre- that of one huge united family. as the opportunity presented itself. pare the way. The happiest time is when this Seven months ago one of our most To make this northern effort family gathers for worship. Each experienced soul-winning colpor- possible we are indebted to a num- morning and evening they gather teurs from the south of our terri- ber of our -lay-brethren in the to praise and thank God for the tory was sent forward as an ad- south, who have volunteered to privilege of associating with other vance guard to prepare the way, take care of the services, thus re- young people under such happy and seek out those whose hearts leasing three of our workers for circumstances. Camp makes us would be susceptible to the mes- a few weeks. As workers we had realize what a vast band of youth sage. planned to visit and study with all we are, with the constraining love The Lord has blessed our the interested people, collect for of Christ as the uniting factor. brother and given him favour with the Harvest Ingathering, and en- The opinion of a veteran the people.During this period deavour to call at every home in camper, Brother C. Lester Bond, in over three hundred of our bound this small town of Wick and in- a recent letter to us, may encour- books have been placed in the vite the people personally to our age you to come and experience hands of these good-hearted folks, public. services. JULY 8, 1933 British. Advent Messenger

We left Edinburgh early - on We had a Bible study with the pleted her walking tour from Monday morning, May 30th, and mother, who had heard and ac- Land's End to John o' Groats in arrived at our destination, twenty cepted this message some few years thirty-four days, her main object miles from John o' Groats, on Tues- ago, but because of the lack of being to prove to the world the day afternoon. Immediately we church fellowship and difficulties value of walking and right living. set to work, and before long we of the way had lost her hold. As Her idea of health reform in many had secured the largest hail in we studied with her it brought ways coincides with ours, and we town, and made arrangements with back sweet memories of her past were able to talk to her about a local printer for the necessary associations with our people. Her the message. She gives God the advertising. On Sunday evening, parting request was that we might glory of permitting her to accom- June 5th, we had a good attend- hold Sabbath-school with her the plish her task and was delighted ance at our opening meeting, two following Sabbath. when we suggested a word of hundred and fifty people being Many others were visited, some prayer before leaving. present, and forty names for litera- of whom had bought Sister As, we looked at our watches ture were obtained. • White's books from faithful can- they recorded 7 p.m., and still Our Harvest Ingathering work vassers many years ago, and are three more services had to be con- has been very encouraging. The now taking them down from ducted. people of the north are liberal and their bookshelves. As our colpor- After travelling for another fif- greatly interested in missions. teur has gone from door to teen miles we stopped at a farm- One sister collected £2. 5s. in less door they have told him that house and held a service with a than two hours. Saturday is the Sabbath. You can family of six. Our colporteur has Remember our workers in this just imagine their amazement to been studying with the family for most northerly section of the hear him say, "Yes, I keep the twenty weeks. Just across the 'British Union especially in your seventh-day Sabbath." fields was another family of three prayers, that the Lord of the har- Our appointment at 3 p.m. who had also received studies for vest may give good success. was at a most unusual meeting- twenty weeks. L. MuRnocll. place, the Duncansbay , Our last service was with a John o' Groats, the most northerly family of three who have been re- outpost of Scotland and miles ceiving studies for ten weeks. It away from any other inhabitants. was encouraging to see the great Pioneering in the Far North There were three families at the, interest of these three families as IT was early on the first Sabbath lighthouse, and we had planned to we met with them. morning in June that a small band have a study with one of them. of workers set out to pioneer the Upon our arrival we were greatly Just as the sun was setting, we work in the north of Scotland. surprised to find all three families returned home feeling somewhat Twenty miles brought us to our - prepared to join us. The princi- tired but perfectly happy, and destination, and here we met an pal offered his house to us and grateful to God for the many isolated member who has been soon thirteen people were sitting blessings He had bestowed upon us. faithful in this message for over around the table listening atten- MARJORIE MASON. twenty years. We had the wonder- tively while the superintendent of ful privilege of holding Sabbath- the Scottish Mission gave a stir- -4.- school with him in his caravan. ring study on the Sabbath. So We pictured various Sabbath- deep was the interest that after "Nothing Bought at the Door" schools, some held on the seashore, the study the keepers asked what WHEN I came to my last copy or even under the shade of spread- duties they could do on that day of Wanders I reached a house ing trees, while others may have which would be in keeping with labelled, "Nothing Bought at the been conducted in a fine church the letter and spirit of the Door." But as our work is totally building, or perhaps a small hall, commandment. We all realized different from that of the door-to-' and then there would be those how important their work was. door commercial agent for whom meeting around some homely fire- The failure to keep the lighthouse these signs are mainly intended I side. But how many would be held light continually flashing would went up and knocked. in a caravan? It certainly was a mean shipwrecks, and the death A young man answered the door unique experience. of many souls. How. could we tell and listened to my description of After a very profitable study of these people they must not keep the magazine. "No," he said, "I the lesson, we bade farewell to our watch and so warn the ships of have no sympathy with the ordin- brother and continued our journey their danger? Is not our heavenly ary churches. I'm a vegetarian." to a little white-washed farmhouse Father keeping watch day and a few miles away. Here we were night that lives might be saved "Oh, are you? So am I. In fact greeted by a band of children with from the wreck of the enemy? I rather think the Bible favours happy smiles. It was evident by While at John o'Groats we were vegetarianism." the eager look on their little faces privileged to meet Mrs. O'Sullivan He looked at me, a' little sceptic- that Brother Butters' story of of whom no doubt many of you ally, I thought, and then said, "I David and Goliath had found a have heard. She is called the follow Mrs. X's teaching." place in each heart, and all were modern grandmother, and though But he bought the magazine. determined to be little Davids. sixty years of age, had just com- A.W. 6 British Advent Messenger JULY 8, 1938

SOON the work of God will be finished. Let us work while it is NORTH ENGLAND CONFERENCE day, fir the night cometh when no man can work. President: Pastor 0. M. Dorland 0. M. DORLAND. Office Address: 22 Zulla Road, Mapperley Park, Nottingham Telephone: Nottingham 6312 Hull's New Church WE are glad to inform the MES- Notes from the President first half year at this writing, we sENGER family that the Hull believers are able to report a gain of £367 are now meeting in their own church THE North England Conference in tithe. I wish to thank our property in 148 Spring Bank, Hull. Session will convene at Notting- faithful people for their loyalty and Visitors are cordially invited to the ham, July 29th to August lst. confidence. services, which are as follows : Pastor W. A. Spicer from the Sabbath : Sabbath-School, 10 a.m.; General Conference, as well as Two new churches will have Divine service, 11.10 a.m. brethren from the Division and been organized before the confer- Sunday : Evangelistic meeting, 6.30 Union, will be present. We will be ence, and a number of good bap- p.m. favoured with a visit from the tisms are planned for the remain- Wednesday : Bible class, 7.30 p.m. Stanborough Park Male Voice ing months of the year. J. A. MCMILLAN. Choir if present plans carry. Best of all, the Lord has promised to meet with His people. He is ex- pecting the membership to attend Field Missionary Department and you should not disappoint Him. Those desiring accommodation Secretaries: Union G. D. King should write immediately to South England A. W. Cook "Apartments," 22 Zulla Road, North England B. Belton Mapperley Park, Nottingham, stat- ing requirements. that every one of the three had THE next great event for the When He Prayed in the Bus read over one hundred books in youth is the camp fortnight in the "I HAD worked four hours in the preceding twelve months. Isle of Anglesey, beginning August the morning, but without definite Dr. Mott had read about 110 1st. Brother Johnson would like success and started to work from your registration. The young peo- six to nine o'clock in the evening. books, Dr. Zwemer 120„ and Dr. ple can look forward to a happy "On the way to the territory in Speer approximately 130 ! holiday and to helpful Christian the bus I offered silent prayer that No wonder these men are lead- association. God might open the hearts of the ers and authorities in their respec- people to be willing to accept the tive fields ! THE book work continues to Gospel. One would think these to be re- show excellent progress. By the "Suddenly someone tapped me cords. But Herbert Casson„ editor close of May we had sold £4,710 on my shoulder. 'Are you that of the Efficiency Magazine, says he worth of literature in the North minister that sells the beautiful reads about 150 books in a year. Conference territory, a gain of Bibles?' Perhaps this is one of the secrets £1,320 over the same period of "Yes,' I replied. of the freshness, originality, and 1937. We have also heard of six " 'Please bring me two copies energy shown in his magazine, and deeply interested souls, some of this week-end,' said my questioner. the hundred books he himself has whom are already keeping the Sab- `I would like to have them for written. bath, and one is baptized. presents.' Every young man should have "I thanked God for answering his own little but ever-growing SEEING the Harvest Ingathering my prayer. In the next three hours library of good books. And every literature is already in the I sold three more copies, so that young woman, too. A.W. churches, a strong organization that day turned out to be the best should now be perfected in each day of the week." G. J. ScHuLz. 10- church. Let the membership be divided into bands with their re- What the Fire Missed spective leaders, and let territory A FIRE had burned the carpet, be assigned to each band. Having How They Become Leaders armchair, table, and several feet planned your work, work your THREE leading men, Dr. Samuel of the floor joists underneath the plan, and success is assured. Zwemer, Dr. John Mott, and window. A wireless set of £40 Robert E. Speer get together once value was completely destroyed THE conference finance has made a year in an informal way and and the r00111 thoroughly black- excellent progress, and although compare notes. At their last ened. Oddly enough the fire we do not have the figures for the "annual meeting" they discovered burned itself out before the in- JULY 8, 1938 British Advent Messenger mates of the house arose in the this as a providence from God ! ton, and Beccles. The' wedding cere- This strange story of the preser- mony was conducted by the writer , morning. The only thing left in- assisted by the local elder, Brother tact (though the covers were dis- vation of the book came to the Skinner. coloured) was a copy of Bible ears of others, and as a result, Words of congratulation and Readings for the Home that Bro- Brother Benefield received another wishes of, God's blessing upon the order for Bible Readings for the bride and bridegroom were expressed ther Benefield had sold then. No by Brother D. Dowell at the home of wonder the people looked upon Home. A.W. the bride's parents, and a reception followed. The happy couple then left their parental homes for the place where they will be building their own "nest," Aylesbury. May God WELSH MISSION bless and help them is our, prayer. Superintendent: Pastor S. George Hyde L. A. WATSON. "Ventnor," Ty-glas Road, Llanishen, Cardiff Office Address: BUNKER-POMEROY.—On the after- Telephone : Llanishen 600 noon of Wednesday, April 13, 1938, a very happy ceremony took place, when Glen Bunker, third son of Mrs. Annual Meeting Lecture Hall, opposite Queen Street Bunker of Marsh Mills, was united Station. in marriage' with Eileen Pomeroy, WALES and its border counties Let each one pray for a real out- younger daughter of Mrs. Pomeroy is a great land. Here and there, pouring of God's Spirit as we of Plymouth, at the Plymouth from the rugged north to the more Seventh-Day Adventist church. seek God together in conference populous and placid south and Pastor R. S. Joyce officiated, and fellowship. S. G. HYDE. south-west, live 460 members of following the ceremony a large num- ber of relatives and friends of the the Advent fellowship. happy pair gathered in the Assembly On July 22nd there will be a Hall to drink the health of the bride Wedding Bells and bridegroom. stirring in these Welsh hearts, for The Plymouth Church unite in that evening will see the opening COMINGS-WILKINS.—It was a very wishing Brother and Sister Bunker of the Welsh 1938 conference. pleasant task, indeed to officiate at the the richest blessing of, God in their wedding of Miss Frances Beth Wil- life together. CHURCH CLERK. We visualize our members board- kins and Paul Osborne Cumings at ing train and bus (perhaps car or the Bristol church on Whitsunday GDENIN-MAGNIN.—Marcel Albert cycle !) at different points all over morning. The bride and bridegroom Guenin and Genevieve Marcella the Principality and hurrying to are both graduates, of Newbold Col- Magnin, whose families are well lege and energetic workers of the Cardiff to join in the great love known in Adventist circles in North church, the latter being a member of London, were united in marriage at feast of God's people. the Welsh Mission staff located in Holloway on June 19, 1938, before a the Rhondda Valley area. We hope that you are as anxious large company of relatives and The Bristol church was well filled friends. These young people have for to be in Cardiff on July 22nd as for the wedding ceremony, when, to many years been faithful members of we are to have you.. the strains of appropriate organ the church, and we join the extensive music played by Pastor J. Harker, Particularly do we look for you circle of those who will wish them the bride entered the church. The an abundance of God's blessing and dear isolated brethren to take ad- large congregation was evidence of happiness as they face life together vantage of meeting in fellowship the popularity of the bride in her in the days to come. with God's people. If we were home church and her departure to H. W. LOWE. Wales will create a vacancy hard to isolated, as you. are, how we would fill. On the other hand we in Wales ANDERSON-FELLOWES.—TWO- mem- long for the annual convocation ! are delighted to be ,able to welcome bers of the Kettering Church, so able and active a worker to aug- Reginald Anderson and Brenda Fel- Don't foyget that dear Brother ment our slender forces. lowes, were united in marriage at the, Spicer and dear Brother 'Bartlett By this marriage, two families have London Road Congregational Church, wait to greet you and minister been united, the' parents of each be- Kettering, on Sunday, June 12th, in to you—besides many others. ing present at the ceremony, as were the presence of a large circle of the respective brothers, Petty Officer friends and churchmembers. Brother Never mind if you have not J. Wilkins, R.N. and Dr. Chris. Anderson is Sabbath-school, superin- written for apartments. Miss Cumings. tendent and Sister Brenda the organ- The wish expressed at the cere- ist. Mahon will have something ready, mony is surely that of a wide circle We wish them abundant blessing for you when you 'arrive at the of friends, that "the Lord will build and happiness as they work 'together Salem- Chapel, Moira Terrace, near their house' and home" and abun- for the Master, in the church or the Cardiff Royal Infirmary in dantly bless both the union and the wherever they may be. united labours of Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. SLOW. Newport Road. Cumings. S. GEORGE HYDE. The first meeting is on Friday, CROWE-ELLISTON.—B r p t h e r L. July 22nd, at 7.30 p.m. (song ser- Crowe, an earnest, capable Iay- To Stamp Collectors vice at 7), and meetings continue preacher, and Sister D. Elliston, an STAMP collectors who would like a until Sunday night. ardent, successful worker, especially post card sent to 'them bearing 'the with the children, both members of Commemoration Stamp of the visit Remember the meetings on Fri- the Lowestoft church, were united in of King George VI and Queen Mary day evening and Sabbath are to be marriage on the beautiful morning of to France should send sixpence in June 6, 1938. In a full church there unused English stamps at once to held in the Salem Chapel and were in attendance 'representatives Pastor Wiedner, 130 Boulevard de those on Sunday in the Y.M.C.A. also from Norwich, Yarmouth, Carl- 1'-116pital, Paris XIII. 8 British Advent Messenger JULY 8, 1938

labours until the call of the Life-giver in the coming resurrection morn. Notes from the Union President W. E. PRICE. WM:YE. —Sister Mrs. White, aged ninety- three, fell asleep on Sunday, May 15, 1938, COLLEGE NEWS churches have recently been or- and was laid to rest in the Old City Cemetery, Plymouth, on Wednesday. May WE are glad to announce that ganized in Darlington, Ipswich, 18th. Sister White unfortunately broke her Brother W. G. C. Murdoch and and Stockport., It is truly gratify- leg some months ago. She was confined to the City Hospital for a considerable time. wife have arrived, in England, and ing to see these, new churches aris- Returning home for a few days, she had to be taken back to the hospital where she that Brother Murdoch is taking up ing throughout the land, and we died. She became a member of the Ply- his work again at our Newbold hope that large baptisms will be mouth church under the labours of Pastor Watson, but unfortunately was only able College. We are sure our members held during the next few months. to attend church once after her admission everywhere will extend a very cor- Pray for our workers as they seek, to membership. W. E. PRICE. TRIcINDLE.—It is‘with deep regret we an- dial welcome and prayerful sup- by God's grace, to reap the fruit- noun de the death of Brother George Trun- port to them both. age from their winter's work. dle, aged seventy-nine, of the Plymouth church. The members will miss his cheery This year Brother Murdoch, in smile and ardent missionary zeal. He be- ANNUAL CONFERENCES came a member of the Plymouth church addition to the duties of principal, OUR annual conferences are now under the labours of Pastor Prescott and will be in charge of the Bible De- was faithful unto the end. A short service in session, and we trust that large was held at his home by Pastor W. J. partment. All our other teachers Young, just a few members of the family at Newbold will be continuing in numbers of our people will plan to being present, after which, he was laid to be present. The great perplexities rest in the Weston Mill Cemetery, there service, while Brother Cyril Fut- to await the call of the Life-giver in the and temptations of these times soon-coming resurrection. He leaves a wife, cher, who has been about two years two sons, and a daughter to, mourn their in one of our colleges in America really indicate our great need of loss. W. E. PRICE. taking his B.A. degree, will rejoin gathering together for prayer, LEES.—It is with much sorrow that we study, exhortation, and mutual in- record the passing of Sister Lees, a faith- the teaching staff. ful member of the Harlesden church. Our spiration. None of us is strong sister had been in hospital six months We would like to call the atten- previous to her decease, which occurred at enough to stand alone. We need the age of eighty-four. There are many tion of parents and guardians of each other, and we need the Lord, who will remember our dear sister as one our students to the fact that school of the early "mothers in Israel." She at- and there is no better place than tended - the original North London church. fees for next year will be £54,, and It is our hope, by thegrace of God, to at a conference gathering to ob- see our sister in that day when Christ that it has become necessary for shall come in all His glory. our students to take a larger tain joy and inspiration in service. R. L. MILLWOOD. H. W. LOWE. Imphy.—On Friday, May 27, 1938, Sister amount of cash with them when Impey, an elderly member of the Harlesden they come to our College in future. church, fell asleep in Jesus after a long At avid association with the Advent people. Sister We regret to that too many Impey had been unable to attend our meet• ,,,Ess.We regret to announce the ings for some time owing to the feeble- students are ing considerable of Sister Burgess, an aged member ness which attends old age. We of the o, he Stretford church, in the early hours Harlesden church are sorry to see this sums at New ;1, and we must in- of Wednesday, April 13, 1938. After a another sister taken, away from our midst, sist that thet tebts be cleared be- short service at her late home she was but we rejoice in the hope of our meeting laid to rest in the Agecroft Cemetery on again in that "city, of golden streets." fore students continue their train- S'bbath, April 16, by Brother W. J. Can- R. L. MILLWOOD. di. Sister Burgess first heard the truth ing. udder the powerful preaching, of Pastor Furthermc ce we hope that S. G. Haughey more than thirty years ago andproved a faithful member first of the FOR SALE. Cheap. Treatment-r o o m s parents will not reason that they old North Manchester and latterly of the equipment and Kellogg's medical books. Stretford church, Though often tired in Will sell separately. Brooking, 53 Queen's should send their children with as her Lord's service she was never tired of Road, Leicester. little cash as 'possible but rather, it. She reached the advanced age of APARTMENTS to let. Use of sitting-room. eighty-two, but her faith remained bright Miss M. Kennedy, 2 Springfield Terrace, in the into-gists of the cause of and buoyant to the end, and it was a Portstewart, N. Ireland. Christian lucation, they should joy to know her. As she awaits the coming YOUNG lady desires work, either clerical of the Life-giver we can truthfully say or domestic, where the Sabbath can be kept. send, them with as much cash as "her works do follow her." To those near Has book-keeping experience. Write to and dear to her we extend a very real A. F. Bird, 67 Rothbury Terrace, New- possible. For example, it is quite sympathy in their great loss. castle-on-Tyne, 6. impossible for us to take a student C. E. DONLEY, Church Clerk. FLOWERS.--On Tuesday, June 7, 1938, COME to Great Yarmouth for your with £5 or £10 in cash and supply -Alfred W. Flowers, aged sixty years, holiday. Write: V. Walkden, "Stanbor- passed peacefully to his rest after a period ough,' Hawkin's Avenue, Great Yarmouth. him with work for the remainder.. of suffering. The, deceased was the hus- S.D.A. girl, eighteen years of age, If every student could take £54 in band of Sister Laura Flowers, a member Danish citizenship, Would like to help in of the Ipswich church, and 'had himself an Adventist home, preferably vegetarian, cash we should still, from the looked forward to baptism and union with in exchange for good opportunity to im- Union, have to subsidize each stu- the local church this year. The bereaved prove her English. Please apply : Miss wife and family, and the members of the Viola Grabig, Hamburg 39, Dorotheenbad, dent to the extent of something church feel' deeply grateful to God that Germany. our late brother made his peace with God like £20 per year. before the end. He now sleeps in Jesus, awaiting the call of his Saviour on the SUNSET CALENDAR Now is the time for students and glad resurrection morning. Pastor J. M. Lon'n Not'm Car'ff Edin Bel't parents to make their preparations Howard, assisted by R. A. Vince and the July 15th 9.12 9.24 9.24 9.49 9.52 writer, conducted a simple service in, the July 22nd 9.04 9.15 9.16 9.39 9.43 for next year, and we sincerely home of Sister Flowers, and spoke words trust that the above comments will of comfort and cheer to the sorrowing wife and children. The Ipswich church extends BRITISH ADVENT MESSENGER mean a stronger measure of sup- its deepest sympathy to our sister and her family. A. J. MUSTARD. Published fortnightly on F ;day for port financially for an institution PES SELL. —Sister Mrs. Pessell, aged the British Union Confe, ce of that is undoubtedly doing excellent eighty-three, of the Plymouth church, Seventh-Day Adventists The passed to her rest after many months of Stanborough Press Ltd., V. afford, service to the cause of God in this illness, and was laid to rest in the ceme- Herts. tery at Dawlish, S. Devon, on Tuesday, field. May 3, 1938, her son making all arrange- Copy for next issue.—Hly 14th. NEW CHURCHES ments for the funeral service. Sister EDITOR: . . . W. L EMMULSON Pessell joined the church under the labours WE are glad to record that new of Pastor Prescott. She rests from her

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