Two Union Conference Personnel Changes
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IN THIS ISSUE: * Union Personnel Changes * Meetings at Lynchburg (Va.) * Sabbath School Offerings KM!. PUBLICATION Of THE d01.0MlifA UMON..CONFEREKE OF: SEVENTH-DAY :ADVENTISTS,: VOL. 70, NO. 39 SEPTEMBER 30, 1965 WASHINGTON, D. C. Two Union Conference Personnel Changes By Neal C. Wilson work there as Treasurer of the Pan- President, Columbia Union Conference ama Conference. This was followed by many years' experience as Treas- urer and Auditor of the Central. American Union and the Caribbean Union. Since returning from the mission field in May, 1965, Elder Whitney has been in charge of the Advent- ist booth at the New York World's Fair. He will begin his work in the Columbia Union Conference in the latter part of October. Mrs. Whitney is a native of New Brunswick, Canada, and received her education in Massachusetts. Her fa- ther worked for many years at New Elder and Mrs. King W. Whitney England Sanitarium and it was there Edgar Bradley that she met Elder Whitney. In 1947 he was called to the Inter- Two personnel changes have been American Division. He began his (Continued on page 3) approved by the Executive Commit- tee of the Columbia Union Confer- Sixty-two Cents Doesn't Buy Much ence and these will give strength to our growing work. Edgar Bradley, Associate Auditor for the past three and a half years, was appointed Assistant Treasurer of the Columbia Union Conference and the Association. He has an ex- cellent background of service that will fit him well for his new post. He began his denominational work as Assistant Book and Bible House Manager of the Florida Conference. After three years in Florida he was called to the East Pennsylvania Con- ference as the Book and Bible House Manager, where he continued for nine years. In 1956 he became the Assistant Treasurer and Auditor of the Potomac Conference, a post he held until he was called to the Co- lumbia Union Conference in 1962. Elder King W. Whitney has ac- cepted a call to become the Asso- ciate Auditor. Born in South Port- land, Maine, he attended Pinetree Academy and Atlantic Union Col- What can you do with 62 cents? Not much, you may reply. With 62 cents you can buy a cheese lege. He began his denominational sandwich and a glass of milk, if you are hungry. It will buy two gallons of gasoline for your automobile, if you are in a traveling mood. But don't expect to 'go far—it will only take you work at the New England Sanitar- 30 miles or so. Take 62 cents to a clothing store and you might buy a pair of men's hose. Or ium, where he remained for 13 years. the same amount will buy a tube of toothpaste in a drug store. One thing is certain-'-6.2 cents During this time he was graduated isn't much money in our economy. And yet, 62 cents is the average of what each member in from Bryant-Stratton Business Col- the Columbia Union Conference gave last year for the annual Voice of Prophecy offering. What about this year? When the offering is received on Sabbath, October 9, for the expansion lege in Boston. of the radio work what will you give? Sabbath School Offerings— Meetings Held in Lynchburg How Much Is Enough? IT is a beautiful Sabbath morning. You have enjoyed the sparkling Sab- bath School program and are now ensconced in your favorite class. Then it happens—that brown en- velope starts its way down your pew. As you reach into your pocket, the words of Mrs. Jackson that so point- edly pictured the needs of the Cen- tral European Division flash across only to clash with Susan's plea for new shoes, or the oil bill now due, or that bald tire on the right rear— what will you give—a bill or change? Then, perhaps you wonder, "Did I give enough to meet the need of God's growing work?" Just how much is enough? How can we effectively measure our Sab- bath School missions giving? One thing is certain. A considerable change has taken place in the cost of groceries over the past few years. I recall watching the price of a box of raisins escalate from nine cents a Elder William Neptune, Elder Earnest D. Clark, and Elder Carl. Weis look over the card file, con- few years ago. Disgustedly, I noticed taining names of interested persons, for the evangelistic meetings in progress at the Lynchburg the pennies added-11 cents, 14 Church. cents, and so on. The other day the same box cost me 25 cents. Inflation, THOUGH it was 45 minutes till the fore the altar, extending an invita- we call it, as we shrug our shoulders, starting time, the lights were bright tion for the audience to accept but inflation operates in that brown in the Lynchburg Church. A prom- Christ as their Saviour. He had no envelope, too. That which was a lib- inent sign gave the reason for the sooner given the invitation than one eral offering a few years ago, is not lights—evangelistic meetings with man arose and went forward. He was meeting the needs of God's growing Carl Weis as the speaker. followed by others. These were the work today. We must keep pace with Elder Weis, Lay Activities Secre- firstfruits of the Lynchburg evange- the times. We must give enough to tary of the Columbia Union Confer- listic meetings. meet adequately the needs of God's ence, believes in evangelism and This church is an active one. expanding work around the world. practices his belief. To keep "in Among the members are Mr. and trim," as he puts it, he holds a three- Mrs. W. T. Doss, the parents of Des- We have a guide to how much is week meeting each year. mond T. Doss, well known in Ad- enough in the 1964 Fall Council ac- "I wouldn't be able to talk evan- ventist circles because he is the only tion which calls on Sabbath School gelism and lay participation unless conscientious objector to have re- members to increase their offerings I was doing it myself," is the reason ceived the Congressional Medal of by 50 per cent. Our Sabbath School given by Elder Weis. And so for Honor. This is the home church of offerings make up a sizable portion three weeks he is speaking six Desmond Doss, and the training he of the overseas mission budget; nights a week and conducting lay received here as a youth showed its therefore, our offerings must be given training classes on the other night. value under fire. with a view of a "finished work." Preceding the beginning of the The Lynchburg Church is praying One of the best ways to see that our campaign, the church members, di- that many new members will be offering is adequate is to set aside rected by their pastor, Elder Earnest added from the evangelistic meet- all of our church offerings when we D. Clark, went out on seven suc- ings being conducted by Elder Weis. set aside our tithe. Systematic, sac- cessive Sabbaths, distributing lit- rificial giving can bring real joy to erature and seeking interested per- the family who looks beyond the sons. Many of these people who brown envelope and sees the hungry were contacted are attending the soul drinking in the words of life meetings. For Elder Clark this is his spoken in far distant places. last official work in the Lynchburg It is not only far-away places that Church, because he is being trans- must feel our support. The message ferred to the Roanoke Church as must be given in your home town, the pastor. He is being succeeded by too. Vacation Bible Schools open Elder William Neptune, a pastor in doors in homes you could not other- the district, who also is helping in wise enter. Branch Sabbath Schools the evangelistic meetings. also can be a most effective method of By the opening time of the meet- expanding the work of God. Surely ing, the church was almost full. The these require much time and effort, sermon was inspiring and Elder but they are worth it. "How grate- Weis made a strong appeal. Stepping fully will the ransomed and glorified down from the platform, he stood be- Elder Carl Weis preaches what he practices. ones remember those who were in- 2 COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR strumental in their salvation! No one will then regret his self-denying efforts and persevering labors, his "FAITH FOR TODAY" DECISION SERIES patience, forbearance, and earnest Sligo Church, Carroll and Flower Avenues heart-yearnings for souls who might Takoma Park, Md. have been lost had he neglected his duty or become weary in well- 5:30 o'Clock, Saturday Night, September 25, Nightly Through doing" (Testimonies for the Church, Saturday, October 9 Vol. 5, p. 620). (Meetings Begin at 7:30 P.M., Except for Saturdays When So, next Sabbath, when you find your comfortable spot in your favor- Services Begin at 5:30 P.M.) ite Sabbath School class, and the Message by Pastor W. A. Fagal: "The Secret of a Happy Home." brown envelope starts your way, be prepared for a thrill; give in such a Gift Book to All Who Attend on the Opening Night, Building a Happy way that you know you are meeting Home, by Pastor and Mrs. Fagal the growing work in God's cause. Sacred-Music Concert by the G. M. WOODRUFF Faith for Today Quartet and Van Knauss, Organist Pastor, Reading-Kenhorst and Ephrata Churches Beautiful Bibles in Cedar Chest Given Those Attending Radio's Finest Hour Fill Your Car With Friends and Neighbors and Plan to Attend OICE OF PROPHECY Every Night of the Series with H.M.S.