THE HOME LEAG
f ~-..,__,,___-~~-~---___J_____- Week ending January 2, 1971 WORSHIP Week ending January 2, 1971
AIDS FOR PROGRAM THE CALENDAR PRESENTATION BY MRS. MAJOR RALPH E. METZ
To THE LEADER' The worship pro The waves of strife be still. You can hand out a smile, gram tit/ed "New Year - New C alen AM SURE we have mixed feelings or 1ust give a frown, dar" has been prepared btf MRs. This is the day of prayer: I when glancing through last year's calendar, for the special dates marked You can hft someone up, MAJOR RALPH METZ, Fort Wayne, Let earth and heaven draw near; or push someone down. Indiana. Choose five women to take Lift up our hearts to seek Thee on each page reveal a part of life part as outlined and another to pre there, that will never return. Do we truly pare the special calendars. Come down to ineet us here. realize the value of a calendar? It You can lighten some load, brings to mind birthdays, holidays, or some pi ogress in1pede, GENERAL SUGGESTIONS: Make up two DECORATIONS: Have the women bring and special national and family events )'~ou can look for a rose, very large calendars, one for 1970 towel calendars of any year and hang which otherwise would go unnoticed. or gather a '''eed. and another for 1971. On the 1970 them around the room. Use also the Five interesting facts can be ob calendar mark the dates of interesting small Salvation Army pocket calen served from the pocket calendar you received before the meeting. What did you do with happenings of the Corps, Home dars to be given to each one attend your beautiful day? League, personal iten1s involving ing at the beginning of the meeting. First, the calendar is very much God gave it to you, Carry out the calendar theme in-the like life itself in that you did nothing members and their families, such as did you throw it away? weddings, births, graduations, and al programs, to get it. It was handed to you, and so some humorous incidents. On the so God freely gave us life. 1971 calendar mark special events PoEM. The New Year Second, it is yours \vithout n1oney Third, the calendar is new, never which ate anticipated or planned. And as the old year slips away, or price, to do vvith as you please. used before and represents a new op The Salvation Army International He ldndly with him takes Discard it, place it in a drawer, or pm tunity. Many times in life we have Children's Year should be noted each The pages we have blurred and use it for the intended purpose The known failures and mistakes, but like month. The leader will then turn the marred days of your life are yours also and this ne\v calendar when we accept calendar for 1970 and 1971 and com With failures and mistakes though they be few or many, you Christ all things 'become new. We ment b~,iefly on each event "Past and The blighted hopes and needless "rill use them as you desire. read in 2 Corinthians 5:17, "There Future. fears fore if any man be in Christ, he is a Are gone beyond recall, new creature: old things are passed WORSHIP CENTER: The focal point can And ours, once more the fair, clean ~'Ifs up to You" away: behold all things are become be two large calendars. Use candles, page new." one of which is short and not burning The New Year brings to all. God gave you this day Fourth. the calendar is for 1971 to do just as you would, and another which is a tall one burn alone. There are no days left over ----Program Outline--- ing to symbolize the new year. You can throw it av.ray from 1970, nor do they extend into or do some good. Call to Worship 1972. The Psalmist prayed, "Teach CALL TO WORSHIP: Scripture - Psalm 90 us to number our days," and so it is This is the day of light, Song #894 ( 124) What have you done with God's desire for us to live at our Let there be light today, Sentence Prayers the day that you had? very best each day of our lives. 0 Dayspring, rise upon our night Poem - The New Year You can make someone happv, Fifth, at the end of 1971 another And chase its gloom away. Song #319 (746) or make someone sad, year will follow. So it is with life. Past and Future After our sojou1n here on earth, This is the day of peace: Vocal Solo - #318 (727) God gave it to you eternal life will follow. How we live Thy peace our spirits fill, "The Calendar" to do just as vou would, now determines what will be. Ben Bid Thou the blasts of discord Chorus #100 You could do what is wicked, jamin Franklin said: "One today is cease, Unison - Home League Prayer or do what is good. Turn to page 28
2 3 Week ending January 9, 1971 EDUCATION Week ending January 9, 1971
AIDS FOR PROGRAM BUILDING THROUGH READING PRESENTATION BY MRs. COLONEL BRAMWELL Trupp•
To THE LEADER: Program helps and MERSON \Vrote, many years ago, considered novels a waste of time, if ideas for "Reading is for Everyone" •PANEL DJScussION: "Five books I E "There must be creative reading not actually sinful. Good flction is have been submitted by BRIGADIER should most hke to own." Each speak as well as creative writing." neither. It can deepen our experience EnmL BERING, New York, New York. er should explain and defend her We read primarily for three rea of life by recalling some past emotion. Appoint committees to be rnsponsible choices. sons: for information, to build tl1e It can certainly increase our knowl for the displays and the book sale, and mind with knowledge; for interest, edge of human nature. Quality flction choose women for the panel. GENERAL INFORMATION: The ability the sheer joy and entertainment of can make the past live for us as ab to read is one to be prized, as not all anotl1e11s ideas; for inspiration, the stract facts can not. This is especially people in the world today enjoy this development of inner resources which true of good flction based on the GENERAL SUGGESTIONS: Have a dis~ Bible. play of old books with a small prize blessing. A world census shows that build the spirit. At some points all at least one half of the world's popu three purposes cross and even nierge. Literature ought to fortify our to be given for the book with the old souls. It ought to be a tower of est date of p1inting. Have a display lation is illiterate and that another God has given to men the capacity flfteen percent can read and write to think and we are the inheiitors of strength. Poetiy, especially, meets table with unique and old book this requirement. It enables us to see marks. ~ only a little. the treasury of man's best thought. In this age of plenty, there are We may lack knowledge, but at hand beauty in the commonplace. In some Secure from a local book store a numerous books, magazines and is the material with which to end ig poetry we read lines which speak display of books and use as an incen newspapers available on all sorts of norance. clearly of our relationship to God and tive for the women to buy or borrow. subjects: general information, news, What and how do we read? Some life. The great hymns and songs that You may want to have a book sale. current events, travel, spo1ts and gar may consider it a waste of time to are a part of our religious heritage Secure books which are donated and dens to name just a few. Then there read a ne\:vspaper or a magazine. have like power to draw us after God then sell them, with tbe proceeds go is the Book of books, the Holy Bible, True, we are pilgrims here with no and goodness. ing to the treasury. and thousands of books written to as continuing city, but we should know Literature should inspire and chal The Home League might accept re sist the reader of this most important what is occurring as we pass through! lenge, but there is need for special sponsibility for setting up a reading of all books. A good newspaper and a quality reading for the children of God. From program and small library. Even one Avoid those books and magazines magazine of opinion belong on the the great classics of the church to shelf of good books could be the be that do not enrich the life of the in reading table of even the saints. books coming off the press today ginning of a great service. dividual. Encourage, rnther, the read Someone has said that a study of there is an abundance of such soul Church Women United is an ex ing of all that will bring pleasure, in history is a good cure for pessimism. food. cellent source for a reading program. struction and inspiration to mind and Today's crisis is not the £.rst one nor, Reading is so vast a subject that A representative for the literacy pro soul. perhaps, the wmst. What we wistfully only time deflnes its limits. Books and gram could explain the "Each one, Turn to page 29 call the "good old days" weren't all authors we already know are but "way stations" on a long and exciting Teach one" method originated by Dr. good. ----Program Outline--- journey of the mind and spirit. Frank Laubach, an educational mis Biography gives an insight into the Song #514 (353) lives of men and nations in a more Turn to page 15 sionary, who has done a great deal to Prayer increase literacy all over the world. personal way. Through it we may Introduction - The Ability to Read walk with saints like Francis and A tour of a publishing house may Panel - Five Books be arranged, or secure a speaker from statesmen like Jefferson. Self-pity Special Speaker evaporates when we read of Milton's the Public Library to discuss books of Scripture - From the Promise Box interest to women. blindness, Beethoven's deafness, or of Vocal Solo - #852 ( 399) Helen Keller, blind and deaf. Suggested by Mrs. Captain William "Building Through Reading" In my youth there were some who Pacey, Niagara Falls, New York. Benediction •Excerpts from an address
4 5 Week ending January 16, 1971 FELLOWSHIP Week ending January 16, 1971
AIDS FOR PROGRAM 2. Attractiveness of table color. TABLES ARE FOR FELLOWSHIP PRESENTATION Contact the school Home Econom ics Department or Homemakers Club BY MRS. CAPTAIN KENNETH MERRIFIELD To THE LEADER: MRs. CAPTAIN KEN to secure a speaker or someone who NETH 11ERRIFIELD, Hagerstown, Mary will demonstrate the proper way to the wedding table at Cana, tl1e re land, has prepared a program in set a table and pointers on correct freshments of Mary and Martha and whieh all can take part, titled "Tables ways to serve meals, using what we Chust's meal with Zacchaeus. E" 6 7 Week ending January 23, 1971 SERVICE Week ending January 23, 1971 ABOUT BLOOD DONORS of the great healers of the modem AIDS FOR PROGRAM A DIALOGUE PRESENTATION world. Jesus' blood is a miracle from God BY MRS. BRIGADIER LUTHER SMITH To THE LEADER: MRs. BRIGADIER that cleanses us from all sin. LUTHER SMITH, Nashville, Tennessee, meaningful and Christlike and pre has prepared a service program to Pom<: Thy Precious Blood serving from all ha,.mful sin and emphasize the importance of giving Jesus, Thy Blood and righteousness waste. blood. Appoint one or two members My beauty are, my glorious dress; to secure the resource material listed 'Midst Hamiog worlds, io these There are many uses for blood, so that each one present will have arrayed, such as to replace lost blood in order copies. With joy shall I lift up my head. to continue life; to treat shock and burns. SERVICE PROJECT: Make arrangements Bold shall I stand in Thy great day, for as many of the league members as For who aught to my charge shall OF greatest medical ad- The cleansing blood of Jesus, re possible to give blood a week or so QNE THE lay? vances ever made was in 1818 deeming f1'om sin, bi·ings the indi prior to this meeting. Have two or Fully absolved through these I am when for the flrst time blood from vidual into a closer living contact with three tell of the experience. From sio and fear, from guilt and one human being was used to save God. It saves a soul from etemal loss shame. the life of another. and heals the scars of the sin-burned GENERAL SUGGESTIONS: Ask the mem soul. Ch1'ist's blood works miracles, bers to obtaio current articles, pic The holy, meek unspotted Lamb, But two thousand years ago, Jesus such as taking the town drunk and tures and cartoons dealing with blood Who from the Father's bosom gave His blood to save ALL mankind. making him into a saint. to display in the Home League room came, for this particular meeting. VVho died for me, e'en me, to atone, Blood cannot to this date be dup Eveiy mioute of every day someone Invite a physician, nurse or hos~ Now for my Lord and God I own. licated io its entirety as mother na needs blood. Since the volume of pita! administrator to relate some ture gives it. Experiments along this blood io a normal adult is about situation in which blood has saved a lioe are being carried out at the Uni twelve pints, or one eleventh of the life. Lord I believe Thy precious Blood Which, at the Mercy-Seat of God, ' versity of Ciocionati. body weight, it would take the giving Secure from your local Red Cross of a lot of people to flll the world's Chapter a film on the subject. For ever doth for sinners plead For me, e'en for my soul, was shed. Man now and from the very begin need. ning has been t1·ying to find a new RESOURCE MATERIAL: Your local Red way to enter heaven. But, the Bible The cubic centimeters of blood that Cross Chapter will be happy to sup ----Program Outline--- declares, There is no other way Jesus spilled on Calvary, though com ply pamphlets, posteIS and film. Film, Speaker or Discussion u·hereby man may enter into the ldng parntively few, were sufficient to Report of Service Project dom than by the blood of Jesus. cover the sins of all mankind. How SCRIPTIJRE: Type the followiog verses Song #73 (84) much more it, too, is needed every and give to flve persons to read aloud Prayer Blood is a life-preserver. It is man minute of every day, during devotional time: l John 1:7, Scripture - Five Members ufactured inside the body and is in Revelation 1:5, Acts 20:28, Romans Poem - Thy Precious Blood close relationship to the heart, that We who know the power of Christ's 5:9, Ephesians 1:7. Song # 257 ( 82) 5th Stanza great dynamo of the body that pumps precious Blood must let the whole "About Blood Donors" this life-giving substance through the wmld lmow. lITTRoDucrroN: Human blood is a Song #85 ( 101) Stanzas 1, 2, and 4 veins. The angels sing a glorious song, miracle of nature and has become one Benediction But not a song like mine, Just so the powerful blood of Jesus For I am washed io Jesus' Blood, surges th1•ough one's life, making it And singing all the time. 8 9 Week ending January 30, 1971 FELLOWSHIP Week ending January 30, 1971 ALWAYS IN STYLE AIDS FOR PROGRAM me Out to the Ball game, In the Good PRESENTATION Old Summertime, I Want a Girl Just SOME CHANGELESS v ALUES Like the Girl who married Dad, etc. These tunes or others suitable could To THE LEADER: MRs. CAPTAIN J. C. ES, THAT was grandma!" some the ages whose dress, of her own BOWEN, Caspet, Wyoming, has pre be played as background music for Y questioning child, going through era, was right and fitting. Perhaps it pared the fellowship program titled the style parade. the family album, will be told thirty would start with Mary, the mother of "Style or F ashiori' with special em years from now. Grandma will be in Jesus, in her madonna robe of perfect phasis on a style that is always in READING: During the parade have a mini-skirt, wearing large round simplicity. Centnries later there might fashion. Use as many of the women as someone read suitable verse to an spectacles and a flowing hairdo. be Joan of Arc in her French peas possible in this p1'0gram to create in nounce or explain the garment being Grandpa, beside her, will wear a ant's garb and armor, Catherine terest and enthusiasm Appoint a com shO\Vll. poncho, long hair and a shaggy Booth, mother of The Salvation mittee of interested women to make The following is suitable for the beard. What the child's immediate re Army, with Victorian ringlets and the arrangements for this meeting. showing of the old fashioned bridal lations will be wearing then, who can white lace mching above her uniform gowns: tell? collar; Florence Nightingale, long GENERAL SuGGESTIONs: Use contrasts It is one of the accepted facts of a sldrts sweeping the Crimean hospital if possible, showing old and new fash woman's life that styles do change. wards lighted by her lamp. You The Wedding Dress ion. The ath·aetion of the meeting Tme, there are cycles. "Keep it long would certainly include one of Amer could be a style parade. Women who Oh, what a beautiful sight to behold enough and it will come in again," ica's magnillcent pioneer women, have old or period dresses can model As here down the aisle so brave and may be sound advice for the woman crossing the plains in cotton bonnet them. Or have women Vi'ho have bold with enough closet space to heed it. and gown. All these one sees dressed made dresses parade in them. The Dressed in her style of Eighteen Even Salvation Army uniforms in the changing style of their time, wearing of bridal gowns is always in Ninety change, as Army periodicals for the yet giving to the world about them teresting and exciting, especially if Our little bride comes so lovely and past centnry testify. timeless stlength of mind and charac the brides who originally wore them dainty. ter and gentleness of spirit. are present. It might also be possible Glistening white satin But in woman herself, through all Today, as ever, these womanly to model the old and new Salvation And my, all the paddin', ages, are innate qualities which never graces are in style, to be cultivated, Army uniforms, or arrange for A bustle, a mstle go out of style: her grace, dignity, used and prized wherever their in motheis who sew to show children's Walking straight is a tnssle. courage, insight and compassion. fluence is felt. A prayer by Charlotte clothes or have children model them. The story is told how the bridegroom Whether in an Indian sari, African Elliott is for all women to pray, Secure a speaker who is interested is set dashiki, South Sea Islands sarong or and has knowledge of fashion. To lift the lace net and kiss his sweet simple Western sheath, what the I want that adorning divine pet. wearer is, rather than what she wears, Thou only, my God, canst bestow; DEcORATIONs: Use pictnres of Vic Turn to page 15 matters most to the world about her. I want in those garments to shine torian dresses. Secure dated fashion Sensible conformity to the day's Which mark out Thy household magazines or pattern hooks and ar style is always to be desired and below. ----Program Outline--- range a display. On the invitation and should be. It is a part of woman's programs use the Victorian lady sil Group Singing endless ingenuity to coordinate, and houette. Concentrate on one of these Style Parade mix-match her ensembles, or add one themes in which your league would Song #289 ( 13) simple, correct accessory. It is when be most interested. Scripture - Matthew 6:24-33 style takes too much time, or gets out Vocal Solo # 575 ( 204) of hand, that it becomes master in GROUP SINGING: Suggested songs are: "Always in Style" stead of servant. When you and I Were Young Maggie, Chorus #246 (Chorus Section) In some quiet, contemplative time, Down By the Old Mill Stream, Take Benediction make your own list of women through 10 11 Week ending February 6, 1971 EDUCATION Week ending February 6, 1971 AIDS FOR PROGRAM OUT OF THE RUT PRESENTATION To WALKrN NEW WAYS To THE LEADER: MRs. LT. COLONEL BIRGER JusTVIG (R), Peoria, Illinois has gathered material for an education THE GOSPEL is often communicated rethinking, replanning, facing truth, program for Brotherhood Weelc. It is we should take advantage of oppor to assemblies. But all assemblies perhaps taking on a new national titled, "No Room" and challenges us tunities to become as well acquainted are of individuals, and unless the in loyalty, trusting either luck, or fate, to hold fast to God with one hand as possible with people of other races dividual heeds, the assembling does or God. and open the other toward our neigh and nationalities. There are many dif him or her no good. But the demand still comes as the bor. ferent types of people in all races In these momentous times is God Holy Spirit provides the generations including our own, but rather than DECORATIONS AND SETTING: Select one saying to me, "Get thee out unto a with His kingdom builders. Some stress the differences, we should land ( a new thought pattern, a new times His voice takes on an extra of the suggestions listed which will dwell on the many things we have be suitable for your meeting place sense of values, a drastic reconstruc ordinary guise. The storm as well as in common. Learn to appreciate the tion of likes and dislikes) that I will the still small voice can be His mes and for which you can find the music, literature, art and other cul "props" to set the atmosphere for the show theer" senger. tural contributions which other groups It could not have been very com Claims are being made today on subject. have made to the enrichment and 1. Set the room so that a closed door fortable for Abram to obey the word behalf of American citizens - recog progress of mankind. Above all, re of the Lord: "Get thee out of thy nition, opportunity, equality, capital is the focal point and on it tack a member that we are all, every one big sign which reads No Admit country . . . unto a land that I will for investment, education, housing. of us here on earth, made in the im show thee" (Genesis 12: 1 ) . They collide violently with some old, tance to serve as a reminder of the age and likeness of God and that need to open our hearts and minds. Relatives and "the souls that they established thought patterns, deeply ·God has no favorites among His had gotten in Haran" (Genesis 12:5) ingrained, fear-rooted prejudices. But Or place a door and frame in the children, but loves us equally. room with the sign on it. would naturally want to know where, God, who loveth all men without 2. Fill area with signs reading No Va CALL TO WORSHIP: why and how. Friends would touch preference, is speaking to a great cancies, Keep Out, No Admittance, Help us to help each other, Lord, their heads and say, "Pity about nation asking those who profess His etc. Some may be hung behind the Each other's cross to bear; Abram . . . doesn't even know if Son's name to accept a change. worship table. Let each his friendly aid afford, there's medicare where he's going.'' It requires reevaluation, reassess 3. On the worship table place a small And feel his brother's care. Children would ask about educa ing of the meaning of the gospel, the toy house, completely surrounded by Turn to page 28 tional opportunities and safety-con very thing we ask the sinner to do a miniature picket fence. Place small scious folk would chuckle, "Not even when we declare he must forsake his signs, Keep Out, on the fence. Ar ----Program Outline--- a police force or a hamburger stand evil ways. It asks for a deep, char in this cloud-cuckoo land." acter-changing operation we call re range pipe cleaner figures or small Song #832 (87) dolls so they seem to peer longingly The pattern of God's approach to pentance, out of which comes the in Prayer man has not altered. Change of any vitation to walk in new ways. through the fence. Introduction - Program Chairman kind is usually unwelcome. It means The War Cry GENERAL SUGGESTIONS: If possible se Scripture - Acrostic cure slides or pictures of hunger in Song - The Whole World in His the world, orphans of the world, riots, Hands etc. Secure so1neone who can bring Questions to Consider CHILDREN'S YEAR "Out of the Rut" an inspirational and informative talk. "Every Child Matters" If possible secure someone from an Song #829 (367) Stanzas 1 and 4 other church or women's group. Special speaker THINK! Study the needs of children in your area. Read available reports Song #604 (72) and other literature. Discuss children's problems with women who share INTRODUCTION: As Christian women Benediction your concern. 12 13 Week ending February 13, 1971 SERVICE Week ending February 13, 1971 AIDS FOR PROGRAM Or you may wish to have a dem USE YOUR VOICE PRESENTATION onstration from a Telephone Answer BY Mns. MAJOR LESLIE SuNDELL ing Service. A gerontologist or possi To THE LEADER: MRs. MAJOR LESLIE bly a policeman will tell of the need in SuNDELL, Milwaukee, Wisconsin has in your community for the reassur HE ow quip that says the fastest lonely aged and especially the home in God-directed guidance. prepared an excellent service program ance service. T method of communication is the titled, "Telephone Reassurance Ser telephone, the telegraph and tell a The secret of worthwhile communi vice." Send for the material available RESOURCE MATERIAL: woman, prompts the question, "So cation is to listen first to God's voice to guide your league in this service The Michigan Commission on what's wrong with that?" and then to tell, in words and deeds, proiect. Aging The vocal povver of women is a what is heard. Wisdom, if truly Mr. Charles H. Chaskes, Executive tremendous force and can be put to sought, will come. '', .. If thou criest INTRODUCTION: Three million older Director vital use. Our Home League program after knowledge, and liftest up thy people in the United States who live 1101 S. Washington Avenue this week has pointed up an avenue voice for understanding . . .. then alone are in special jeopa1dy from Lansing, Michigan 48913 of service where one woman's voice shaltthou find the knowledge of God. falls, strokes, and sudden illnesses. For the Lord giveth wisdom" (Prov Secure from the above the book, can be powerful enough to save the For them, a telephone call at an ar life of someone helpless and alone. erbs 2:3-6). ranged hour once a day may mean Gttidelines For a Telephone Reassur ance Service at 25 cents per copy. We carry with us through the years the difference between life and n1emories of a mother's voice in the death, or between complete recuper This book by Virginia Rogers gives step by step development of the pro home. Ho,;v quickly its tone communi ation and pe1manent disablement. BUILDING ... Jan. 9 gram. cated assurance in the nighmarish A Telephone Reassurance Service dark; comfort and courage through (Continued from page 5) is an organized volunteer program GENERAL lNFOR}.1ATION: Mrs. Grace childhood ailments; reprimand in Building through reading! Whether which calls elderly or incapacitated Sample McClure, widowed, 76 and naughtiness and forgiveness for re we erect cabins or castles, chapels or persons who live alone, or who are living alone, initiated a calling ser pentance. Doubly blessed are me cathedrals, imagination, aspiration temporarily alone, to check on their vice for older people after a tragedy mories from Ch1istian homes. The and inspiration will help us build well-being. If the client does not an in the life of a dear friend. She re voice that told of Chnst's love was them better. And books, good books, swer at the appointed time, an emer ceived the first call ever made un lifted in prayer at the family altar will supply the stimulation needed. gency life line goes into immediate der a Telephone Reassurance Plan and spread good influence out into Reading has been one of the great action. As prearranged, a neighbor, on August 15, 1957, and lived long the neighborhood, c01ps and com est delights of my life. I quote again nurse, or policeman makes a house enough to see the idea spread and munity. from Emerson: "Books are the best call. If a medical ctisis is discovered, Tttrn to page 30 In these troubled, turbulent times, things, well used; abused (they are) the older person's doctor is called and women's voices ring out with urgen the worst. What is the right use? his relatives notified, cy, communicating with conviction They are for nothing but to inspire." ---- Program Outline --- GENERAL SuGGESTIONs: Have a display to help right wrongs and point the of various styles of telephones, Prin Film - Telephone Company way to better lives and conditions. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ cess, push-button, etc. Make the pro Introduction of Project In churches, P.T.A.'s, civic and so grams in the shape of a telephone. Demonstration and Explanation cial groups, the individual and col STYLE ... Jan. 30 Secure from the Telephone Compa Song #533 (263) lective voices of women are heard (Continued from page IO) ny one of the free films: Prayer and heeded. But behold, Billy Nilly swoons to the The Town and the Telephone - Scripture - John 12:44-50 Alertness to needs and an educated floor, 28 minutes color Special Musical item - willinguess to help are key factors Down to the feet of the gal he adores. The Voice of your Business - Whispering Hope in the value of women's voices in solv Now that's just a story that the kids 12l/z minutes color Song #442 (710) ing the world's problems. Use your did sing Your Voice and the Telephone - "Use Your Voice" voice where it will count, among But isn't she a beauty as wedding 7 minutes color. Benediction puzzled and angry youth; with the bells ring! l 14 15 Week ending February 20, 1971 FELLOWSHIP Week ending February 20, 1971 AIDS FOR PROGRAM jollity. Pancakes, fancy, plain, and CONFESSION AND MERRYMAKING PRES~NTATION good will be our extraordinary food. I Come one - Come all To THE LEADER: Mru;. CAPTAXN ELMER Date: ~ BY MRS. CAPTAIN ELMER vVnEELWRIGHT WI-IEELRIGlIT, San Francisco, Califor Time: nia has prepared the fellowship pro Place: gram for Shrovetide titled "Confes sion and Merrymaking." She suggests GENERAL SuccEs'TIONS: Plan for a T rs possible that some of us have To seek the merrymaking afforded a pancake supper meeting with other pancake supper. Encourage the wom never even heard of "Shrovetide" in a materialistic society is as futile members of the corps also included. en to bring their O\Vll recipes for spe I cial pancakes. If possible and prac or, as it is more commonly known, as the p1ospectors who spent years GENERAL INFORMA'TION: Shrovetide is tical allow them to bring their own "Sh10ve Tuesday." searching for gold only to find "fool's the season just before Lent, usually ingredients, equipment such as mix It is an unusual Holy day in that gold." It looked like gold, it glittered the three days preceding Ash Wed ing bowls, spatulas, electric frying it is a strange combination of merry and shone but was completely worth nesday. The name is derived from pans, etc. and make a competition making and confession. It is the final less. the \Vord shrive, 'vhich means to hear out of the pancake baking. fling before the somber Lenten peri It is when we confess our sins and confessions, referring to the custom Appoint a committee (some of the od and is climaxed by confession of walk, guided, in the divine light that of confessing sin in preparation for visitors) to taste the pancakes and sins in preparation for Lent. our search for pure spiritual gold is the beginning of Lent. It has been present small prizes. If we equate joy and fellowship rewarded. fu fellowship with one an stated it was institnted originally to Have an exchange of pancake reci with merrymaking, we have, in the other through Christ our lives are finish up food unsuitable for Lent. pes. Bible, John's wish to share his ex clotl1ed in joy. The British had early celebrations perience in Jesus Christ that we may Shrovetide merrymaking has a spe of the day before Ash Wednesday. GAME: Unscramble the Words have fellowship with each other. He cial quality and meaning for the re In England it is called Shrove Tues Hotiedivse (Shrovetide) wants our joy to be full. deemed. It is they who have an day and has been celebrated since Steensonenal (Lenten Season) My personal testimony is that fun swered affirmatively God's call to 1445 by a pancake race. Contestants Snepakac (Pancakes) was transient, and happiness a seem listen ... come ... then know what run from village to church while flap Marinkergym (Merrymaking) ingly elusive goal in my life until real life is. ping pancakes in a frying pan. Pan Vinaclar (Carnival) the day I confessed my sins before In tl1e abundant life promised cakes were chosen for use on this Scinossefon (Confessions) Jes us Christ. We must reverse the Christ's followers are joy, fellowship, day because they were traditionally Taripparone (Preparation) Shrovetide process so that first must happiness and fun. Our sins con eaten on the days that sins were con come genuine confession of sin and fessed and forgiven, who, better than fessed. then the joy and fellowship John we, can share in this holy day's spir The ingredients in pancakes were would share. itual merrymaking? thought to have special spiritual ----Program Outline--- meaning. Eating pancakes symbolized Pancake Supper the shrugging away of sins. Flour Recipe Exchange ,j was considered the staff of life. Salt Game CHILDREN'S YEAR gave wholesomeness. Eggs provided Song #332 ( 716) i "Every Child Matters" NEW LIFE WAITS Prayer ACT! Assume iespons1bility. Con the lenten spirit and milk represented fo1 innocence. Scripture - John 15:9-14 sult your corps officer on local chil Choruses - Chorus Section dren's needs. You may qualify as Participants #247, #269, #270 a cub scout den mother, cradle WORLD DAY OF PRAYER INVITATIONS: Musical item #312 ( 497) roll visitor, vacation Bible school At Home League meeting there "Confession and Merrymaking" helper, or in an equally important March 5, 1971 will be some special Shrovetide Benediction capacity. 16 17 Week ending February 27, 1971 WORSHIP Week ending February 27, 1971 AIDS FOR PROGRAM NEW LIFE WAITS-CLAIM IT PRESENTATION BY MRS. BRIGADIER c. OLIN EDWARDS ( R) To TIIE LEADER: 1v1Rs. BRIGADIER C. OLIN EDWARDS (R), Daly Gitt/, Cali fornia has prepared the worship pro gram to prepare for World Day of is one that is fully surrendered to the Prayer, titled "New Life Waits - Lord Jesus Christ. Claim It." Prepare enough copies of The entrance to this new life comes ' by believing in the words of Jesus the responsive reading so each one in attendance n1ay participate. when He said in John 5:24, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that hear eth mv words and believeth on him WoRoHIP CENTER· Arrange at the RESPONSIVE- READING: PREPARATION that sent me: hath everlasting life, hont of the group, on a small table LEADER: We come together and af and shall not come into condemna which has been covered 'vith a cloth, firm God's presence gratefully and 'THE CENTRAL difficulty in the world tion; but is passed from death unto a cro&s and a1 tificial grape clusters in love. today " that we are trying to ad life." and vines to rep1esent the fruit of ALL: We bring to God now our whole In fact, if you would know more new lrfe. To complete the setting add just to one another w1tl1out any ad selves-our hopes, our failures, our justment to God The puzzle of life about this wonderful new life re1::,1 an open Bible. You may secure fron1 joys, ou1 disappointments, our proud the Gospel of John. John the Apostle, Wright Studio, 5264 Brookville Rd., will n1ake sense as you get this pa1 t achievements, our secret fears; what straight Several young people were who lived close to Jesus, expressed Indianapolis, Indiana 46219, a paper we have been and what we hope to so well what Jesus said about the new cross 13'h" tall (G3-c. 75¢ each). You asked what they wanted to be when become. they grew up. Some wanted to be life. Jesus came to impart ;.ew life to may also secure paper vine and grape LEADER: We co1ne into His presence doctors, lawyers, ministers or teach all who would believe His words and clusters ( G3-vb. 3 for $1.00). eagerly and expectantly Let us pay ers. One little fellow listening to it believe in His Heavenly Father. The loving attention to our Father. know all, spoke up and said, "When I imperishable words of John 3:16 tell CALL TO WORSHIP: ing that as we listen He will teach why J esns came to give this new life, 1'each me to live! 18 19 Week ending March 6, 1971 EDUCATION Week ending March 6, 1971 AIDS FOR PROGRAM Hartford, Connecticut CALAMITY JANE PRESENTATION for the free kit, "Home is Where the Hurt is." It contains prepared talk BY MRS. Cl!EsTER LANSING To THE LEADER: MRs. CHESTER guides, pamphlets, check list, and LANSING, San Francisco Citadel, Cali posters. fornia, has prepared the education No ONE likes to be tagged a "Ca- to speak, in such a big hurry, so care program, "Home is Where the HU1t INTRODUCTION: Last year, over four lamity Jane"! If you remember less, so thoughtless." How often we Is." Call the local chapter of the Na and one-half million people had ac having been called that after several have prayed, "Oh Lord, help me to tional Safety Council well in advance cidents at home. Not the kind you just mishaps, then no doubt there fol be more patient." to secure a speaker 01· assistance fo1· patch up with a band-aid so you can lowed (or should have) some self Our "Calamity Jane" experiences in the program. keep on doing your usual chores. I am examination. "Why did that have to life's relationships have caused us talking about disabling accidents, the happen to me?" much regret. Let us seek God's guid GENERAL INFORMATION: Safety is big kind that are serious enough to make Not all our personal calamities are ance and His leading to help us in business. Millions of dollars are spent you stop your normal activities for a entirely traceable to ourselves, but preventing personal relationship acci each year on accident prevention pro day or more. Through our program very often some aie. In the many dents. grams. There are many who give safe today each one of us will learn a little realms of accident causes and preven ty instruction. Fire and traffic depart bit more about how accidents happen tion, in the home and out, close ments, boards of health, etc. will offer and why they happen. analysis can usually pinpoint the speakers or films on the subject. cause and that accident could have TABLES ... Jan. 16 SKIT IDEAS: Tumble Trouble. Arrange been prevented! (Continued from page 6) DECORATIONS: Obtain posters from displays from following ideas and In the realm of our personal re industries, safety councils and insur have someone call attention to each lationships, how often we have been Qmz: Table Vocabulary - just for ance companies. Exhibit some "com one. "Calamity Janes." Our impulsive, fun. The word "table" will be found mon safety goofs" in one area of the Kitchen Killers: torn, curled lino thoughtless words or actions have in each correct answer: room. lemn, slippery floors, heavy objects on often bruised others and have been 1. An officer of the peace (con high shelves. real catastrophes for ourselves and stable). RESOURCE MATERIAL: Living Room Risks: trailing extension those involved. Later, in retrospect, 2. Worthy of esteem; highly re National Safety Council cords, furniture poorly placed, worn we have not been easy on ourselves. garded (respectable). 425 N. Michigan Avenue or frayed rugs, slippery scatter rugs. Let us consider some of the at 3. Affording ease. Free from dis Chicago, Ill. 60611 Bedroom and Bath Bonebreakers: tributes necessary in human relations tress (comfortable). will provide pamphlets and a late Turn to page 22 to aid accident prevention: wisdom, 4. Delightful; very pleasing (de issue of an informative newsletter, good judgment, compassion, temper lectable). Chartered For Safety. The newsletter ----Program Outline--- ance, self-control, forethought, re 5. A spoon holding one half fluid is devoted to the activities and in spect for others, and freedom from ounce (tablespoon). terests of women and women's or Safety Quiz - (National Safety stubborness. These bring to mind 6. A picture. A shiking scene ganizations in the cause of accident Council) many lessons heard, taught and (tableau). prevention. A copy of Accident Facts, Helpful Hints learned during our lives. 7. A cloth cover for a table (table (condensed edition) will give start Skits - Tumble Trouble Perhaps patience is the most impor cloth). ling facts about accidents in the Song #278 (392) tant attribute of all in human rela 8. A plateau (tableland). United States. Ask for quiz, "Are You Prayer tionship. In Romans 5: 3, 4 we read, 9. A number of sheets of paper Safety Conscious?" in sufficient num Scripture - Romans 13:1-8 "Tribulation worketh patience; and bound together (tablet). ber for each member attending. Chorus - Safe Am I patience, experience; and experience, 10. Readily car1ied or moved ( por Write to "Calamity Jane'' hope." table). The Travelers Insurance Co. Song #266 ( 711) Will we never learn? "Oh, if I had 11. Worthy of note (notable). Women's Information Bureau Benediction been more patient, not so impulsive 12. Firmly fixed; steady (stable). 20 21 Week ending March 13, 1971 WORSHIP Week ending March 13, 1971 I, too, may be a lighted lamp, AIDS FOR PROGRAM TRIM YOUR LAMP PRESENTATION My beams may cross the night To aid some weary \Vanderer On paths which have no light. THOUGHTS ON A p ARABLE To THE LEADER: MRs. LT. CoLONEL BIRGER JusTVIG ( R) has prepared a worship program titled "Light the ----Program Outline--- LL ABE familiar with the parable Lamp" in which all mJJY have a part. A of the wise and foolish virgins Call to Worship and the cry of the latter: "Our lamps Prepare enough copies of the unison Song #264 (190) ~\I/~ .I{) prayer so that each one present may are gone out!" But perhaps only one Sentence Prayers for Guidance or two of us are old enough to rec ~~~~ participate. -i Scripture - Matthew 5:14-16 ognize their plight out of actual ex <:- GENERAL SuGGESTIONS: If possible se John 8:12 perience. 1John1:5-7 cure an old fashioned oil lamp and The kerosene lamp, now the prize in remembering the old-time kerosene make the invitations in the shape of Song #347 ( 566) of the antique collector, once was Poem - TI1e Lighted Lamp lamp. Each of us would wish to serve the lamp. Add to the scene by plac a vital part of the American home. as Christ's vessel of light, to brighten, ing an old fashioned rocking chair Vocal Solo F'amilies rose and went to bed in its «Trim Your Lamp" to our fullest capacity, the dark areas next to the worship center. light. They ate, studied, read their of our immediate world. Have we Invitation to Commitment Bibles and said their prayers by its WORSHIP CENTER: Place on a small let Him trim away old prejudices, Unison Prayer glow. table which has been covered by a habits, grudges and selfish motives Song #585 ( 393) The care of the lamp was a daily suitable cloth, a kerosene lamp which so that new ideas, love and under Benediction household chore. First the good can be lighted at the proper time. standing can shine through us? +++++++++++++++++++++++*+* housekeeper cleaned its chimney, rub Next to the lamp place a small house How is our wick of interest in our bing away the smoke which, left un plant such as an African violet or fellows? Does it cause our concern HOME - HURT ... Mar. 6 tended, would dim the lamplight. any item which belongs to days gone to sputter and flicker instead of glow (Continued from page 20) Sometimes a piece of crun1pled news by. ing constant and warm? Do we in slippery tub or shower stall, blocked paper was used to polish the glass. our daily devotions ask that we be CALL TO WORSHIP: path from bed to door Everv day to be sure of a steady, filled and refilled with the pure oil Make your life beautiful Hall Falls and Stair Spills: poor light even flame, the wick had to be of the Holy Spirit? Begin with just the simplest thing: ing, obstruction on stairs, unanchored trimmed. And when all these routine Then, with communion established, A word to speak, a song to sing, rugs, frayed stair treads. Dangers checks were done, there was still one our hearts ready for God's guidance, A prayer to say, 3. note to write, Abroad: careless use of garden tools, more. More kerosene must be added we may receive the divine spark ig A room to clean, a lamp to light ruts in lawns or garden. and it was woe to the housekeeper niting us for such shining, effective To lead some pilgrim through the who forgot to fill her lamp so that service as will brighten the way for night. HELPFUL HINTS: Ask each one to it sputtered and gave out while the all around and near us. UNISON PRAYER: Thou Christ, who art come prepared to tell of a useful children were doing their homework Committing ourselves to be Ged's our Light and Salvation, lighten our safety tip. Here is one with which to and father reading his paper. Would lighted lamps in our homes, our com hearts and minds. Give us fresh vi begin. To keep from slipping on such a woman think then of the munity, our world, may we pray truly sion that will send us fmth today to porch or basement steps or ladder foolish virgins' cry to the wise: "Give from our hearts this prayer: be lighted lamps in a dark world. rungs. paint them with a varnish. us of your oil; for our lamps are God touch my ears that I may While the varnish is still wet, sprinkle gone out"? hear POEM: the steps with sand When dry the One important step remained when Above earth's din Thy voice ring A lighted lamp of friendly folk steps will be slip-proof and an acci the kerosene was added: a match was clear; In a window far away, dent may be averted. Or use strips of lit and touched to the wick and the God, touch my eyes that I may Lends welcome to a cheerless soul sandpaper glued to the rnngs of a lamp ready for its gracious purpose. see Who is weary of the day. ladder. There is a spiritual lesson for us Tttrn to page 27 22 23 Week ending March 20, 1971 FELLOWSmP Week ending March 20, 1971 AIDS FOR PROGRAM REFRESHMENT SuGGESTIONS: Any of ST. PATRICK, A ZEALOUS WITNESS PRESENTATION the following is suitable: green frost ing on the cake, pistachio ice cream, BY MRS. MAJOR LoREN BOONE To THE LEADER: MRs. MAJOR LoREN green mints, small sandwiches gar BooNE, Goldsboro, North Carolina nished with parsley, olives, pickles. has prepared the family night fellow EACH YEAR on March 17 we cele- for service in Ireland. ship titled "An Irish Gathering." Ap GROUP SINGING: Suggested songs, I'll brate St. Patrick's Day. Many His first Irish mission was to com point committees to take responsibil Take You Home Again, Kathleen, My wonderful stories and legends about bat heresy among the small group ity for decorations, mfmshments, and Wild Irish Rose, When Irish Eyes are St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ire of Christians there; but his activities Smiling, That's an Irish Lullaby. entertainment. land, have been handed down soon went far beyond that. Starting GAMES: Use the "families'' as teams through the years. a church in a barn at Saul in County lNVITATIO NS: and give small green ribbon bows and Perhaps the best known of these Down (the location is still pointed With smiles that are gay paper shamrocks as prizes which the legends narrates how he chased all out to visitors) he set out to convert And laughter that's hearty, "family" collects all through the eve the snakes out of Ireland. Although the whole island. When he retired as Now, come, if you may, ning. The "family" which has the merely legend, any Irishman will tell Bishop of Armagh some twenty years To our St. Patrick's party. largest number at the end of the eve you there's not a single snake to be later he had just about succeeded. He Date: ning is given prizes, such as a box found in Ireland! found a pagan land and made it a Time: of candy to share, or individual small Patrick is, next to Nicholas, the part of Christian Europe. As long Place: prizes. "Families" cheer for their en most familiar of the post-biblical as men think of Ireland he will live GENERAL SUGGESTIONS: Divide into trant. saints; but his actual life rivals that in their hearts. "family'' groups: the Maloney's, Mur of Nicholas for obscurity. We can In Ireland at that time, people wor phy's, Kelly's, Dooley's, etc. Have a Pluck and Praties: Set up a row of say with some assurance that he was shipped idols. But when St. Patrick greeter meet everyone at the door eight empty pop bottles on each of (a) not a native Irishman; ( b) not returned from Europe as a priest, he and pin on each a shamrock cut from which has been pasted a paper sham born on March 17; ( c) not in any began teaching about God. Al green construction paper on which rock. Contestants, in turn, roll three way a snake-charmer or a snake though captured twelve times by Irish the "family" name is printed. There potatoes down the room by hitting eliminator; and ( d) not buried un enemies of his faith, he always man should be seven or eight to each "fam them with a shillelagh which can be der the granite slab which bears his aged to escape and continued teach ily" according to number in attend a croquet mallet or baseball bat. A name and lies in the shadow of Down ing. ance. "Family" groups should sit to green bow is awarded for every bot patrick Cathedral. St. Patrick was much like the early gether at tables which are indicated tle knocked over. It is thought that he was bon;i in apostles who felt compelled to speak by the name, and also should be Bubble contests: A wreath or hoop is Wales early in the fifth century. The for Christ. They said, "We cannot teams for the games. Have, if possi Tttrn to page 29 date of March 17 was set years after but speak the things which we have ble, the same number of children his death on little historical evidence. seen and heard'' (Acts 4:20). The and adults in each "family." Begin The story of his kidnapping by Irish need for zealous Christian witness is ----Program Outline1--- b;y having a grand march around the marauders and his years as a shepherd urgent today. room to piano accompaniment of The Grand March in Connaught is on safer ground, but We have not served Thee as we Wearing of the Green. Games at that point he showed his opinion ought; DECORATIONS: Make the room attrac Group Singing of Ireland by leaving it as soon as Alas! The duties left undone, tive using a green and white color Sho1t Story - The Three Bones possible after his release. Following The work with little fervor wrought, scheme, large paper shamrocks, green Song #99 ( Y.P. Song Book) some travel and a stay at his home The battles lost, or scarcely won! candles in holders made from Irish Prayer in Wales, he seems to have reached Lord, give the zeal, and give the potatoes. Centerpieces can be tall Scripture - Acts 16:25-34 his great decision. He entered an might, green pasteboard hats, filled with "St. Patrick, A Zealous Witness" abbey in France to seek ordination For Thee to toil, for Thee to either spring flowers or potatoes. Benediction and to prepare himself specifically fight. 24 25 Week ending March 27, 1971 SERVICE Week ending March 27, 1971 AIDS FOR PROGRAM PRESENTATION HOSPITALITY-A WOMANLY GRACE BY MRs. BRIGADIER WILBERT Runn To THE LEADER: MRs. BRIGADIER WIL BERT Runn, San Francisco~ California has p1'epared the se1'vice program ti HERE is an Old Testament story friendship and a lamp for light to tled, "Hospitality - A Christian T that illustrates well the essence of study. Add to that a warm welcome, Grace." Select two women who will hospitality. It begins in the eighth an open door and food. No man could give the positive and negative aspects verse of the fourth chapter of the ask for more. of hospitality. second book of Kings, with these This woman who ministered to GENERAL SucGESTIONs: Give the words: "And it fell on a dav, that God's servant was blessed in a spe SERVICE PROJECT: Minister through three parag1aphs to three women to Elisha passed to Shunem, whe're was cial way. She gave and she received. hospitality to any of the following: read at the beginning of the meeting. a great woman; and she constrained Blessings, though unsought, do newcomers to the area, students from Progra1ns or invitations \~1hich are him to eat bread. And so it was, that come our way when we give freely, other countries; college students away sent out could be made m the shape as oft as he passed by, he turned in however small and humble our pos from home, servicen1en; missionaries, of a cup and saucer. Ask each Home thither to eat bread." sessions. God's word exhorts us to etc. Ask several women to tell of League member to invite someone This was a gesture many of us be "given to hospitality." It is one experiences in this area. who has never attended the league undoubtedly have made. This prom of our most gracious gifts to share before and in so doing show the hos inent woman invited a visitor to stay and bestow. INTRODUCTION: 1. The art of hospital pitality of your league. for lunch. Not a word is said about ity is making all your efforts seem Explore the hospitality or entertain what she served or whether she had eff01tless, and each guest the most ing traditions of other lands. Use baked that day. We do not know if important in the room. Hospitality women in your league or community her home was all spic and span and is the act or quality of receiving of other nationalities. ready for company, or if she had time and entertaining strangers or guests Plan brief oral presentations on the to consult her husband. She simply in a friendly and generous way. invited Elisha to share a meal. pro's and con's of hospitality. Select +++++++ 26 27 NO ROOM ... Feb. 6 Lord see it, and it displease him, READING ... Jan. g You've guessed it. ( Londonder and he turn away his wrath from (Continued from page 12) (Continued from page 4) ry) him" (Proverbs 24:17-18). ( d) Three murderers in a row QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER: H " ... He that hateth his brother is Let us study to show ourselves "ap You'll guess them now, we know. 1. Do we recognize the irnpo1 tance in darkness, and walketh in dark proved unto God, . . . workmen that ( Killkenny, Killamey, Kildare) of brotherhood in today's world? ness, and kooweth not whither he need not to be ashamed. . ." ( 2. ( e) Two cities breathe of royalty, 2. Do we accept responsibility for goeth" (1 John 2: 11). Timothy 2:15). They are easy, I'm sure you see. positive action to increase under "And this commandment have we (Queenstown and Kingstown) standmg? from him, that he who loveth God RECOMMENDED BooK CLUES: love his bmther also" (1 John 4: (f) Multiply what you have by two, SCRIPTURE: ACROSTIC Chiistian Herald's Family 21). Bookshelf There ain't much use of t10ublin', B ". . . But be thou an example of You've guessed that one, I kno'vv the believers, in word, in conver 0 "O God, thou art my God; early P. 0. Box435 will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth Murray Hill Station that you are shouting loudly. sation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, (Dublin) in purity" (1 Timothy 4:12). for thee, my flesh longeth for thee New Ymk, New York 10016 R "Rejoice with them that do rejoice, in a dry and thirsty land, where no Charades: Use the name of Irish and weep with them that weep. Be water is" (Psalm 63: 1). Word Book Club towns or Irish words. Each family kindlv affectioned one to another 0 "O Lord, open thou my lips; and P. 0. Box 1790 that participates receives bows. Each with 'brotherly love; in honor pre my mouth shall shew forth thy Waco, Texas 76703 person vvho guesses the vvorcl or to"rn ferring one another" (Romans 12:- praise" (Psahn 51: 15). ieceives a bo"'· 15 and 10). D "Depart from evil, and do good; Reader's Digest Book Division seek peace, and pursue it. The eyes Pleasantville, New York 10570 ' STORY: THE THREE BONES 0 "Owe no man any thing, but to An l1ish father ¥.ras seeing his son love one another: for he that lov of the Lord are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their off on the stean1shin to a nevv land eth another hath fulfilled the law" +++++++++++++++++++++++++++~ where the lad was' going with the (Romans 13: 8). cry" (Psalm 34: 14, 15). IBISH ... Mar. 20 intention of seeking his fortune in a T " ... Though I bestow all my goods ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ new way of life. to feed the poor, and though I NEW YEAR ... Jan. 2 (Continued from page 24) "Now, Michael, my boy," said the give my body to be burned, and (Continued from page 3) have not charity, it profiteth me hung in a convenient place. Eacl1 elder1v man, as they parted, "remem ber the three bones, and ye'll al nothing" ( 1 Corinthians 13: 3). worth two tomorrows; what I am to person who blows bubbles through ways get along all right." H " ... He that is greatest among you be, I am now becoming." the \Vreath receives a green bow. The shall be your servant. And whoso A woman placed on the wall of her person blowing the largest bubble is A stranger standing ncarbv over ever shall exalt himself shall be house a calendar which showed only the \Vinner. Or, all persons blowing hem d the remark, ood when the ship abased; and 118 that shall humble one day at a time. Above it she had bubbles to prndetermined size. re had gone, he inauired of the old ~en himself shall be exalted'' (Matthew written these words: "I believe that ceive a green bow tleman 'vhat th1ee bones he had 1e having done my best today makes it ferred to in hi<> parting advice to h1.;; 23:11-12). lrish Towns: First "fainily" to answer easier for me to do better tomorrow." son. E " ... Eveiy one that heareth these correctly receives bow. sayings of mine, and doeth them Daily she sought to do her best. This "Sn1e, 110\V" lespo11ded the Pld not, shall be likened unto a foolish woman had a ritual she would fol (a) What Irish town grows on a tree? I1i,hman, "and wouldn't it be the man, which built his house upon low each evening. Carefully she It is very useful at the pharmacy. 'vishhone and the ia,vhon"' and the (Cork) the sand . . . Whosoever heareth would tear that day's page off the backbone? It's the wishbone that these sayings of mine, and doeth calendar, and pray, "Lord, You gave ( b) My firstit ring,, keep<; you goin!S after thinrrs and if<> them, I will liken him unto a wise me this day. If I have misused part My second means speed, the iavvbonc that helr>s you find out man, which built his house upon of it, I ask your forgiveness. Help me My whole it brings, ho,v to go after them if vou are not a rock'' (Matthew 7:26 and 24). to learn from my mistakes and be An Irish town, indeed. (Belfast) too p1 and to a~k a qu~stion when R "Rejoice not when thine enemy stronger tomorrow. Thank You for the ( c) My first is England's greatest, there's something you don't know, falleth, and let not thine heart be gift of this day which now I give back My second rhymes with fairy, and it's the backbone that keeps you glad when he stumbleth: Lest the to You. Amen." My whole is famed in music, at it till you get there!" 28 29 TELEPHONE ... Feb. 13 (Continued from page 14) lo be honored for her contribution to the welfare of older people. HOSPITALITY . .. Mar. 27 Many variations and innovations to (Continued from page 26) the original idea have been reported but all have one common denomina SUGGESTIONS FOR IDEA EXCHANGE tor; they use the telephone as a ma PRO and CoN: jor contact bet\veen a socially iso lated individual and a concerned PRO: The Bible explicitly requires that con1mun1ty contact. Perhaps the most Christians show hospitality. God impm tant element of all is the fim1 blesses my family with rich friend commitment of all the people m ships. We learn from our guests how volved. people in other countries live, and The idea of developing a Telephone we become more a\vare of our world. Why don't you Reassu1ance Service is first presented. This kind of activity helps us to en Next, determine goals and the plan. JOY our own church friends. Our SHARE The basic purpose of all telephone childien can bring theh friends to reassurance service plans is the same: our homes and enjoy Christian fel to help satisfy the desire of older peo lowship. Christian hospitality makes Your wise ideas? ple to live independently by eliminat me a mo1e gracious person. ing some of the dangers that living alone entails. CoN: (Someone notoriously "given to hospitality" should be asked to do Ho'v TO BEGIN: this part.) Why should I? - That is FoR THE C:HrLDREN 1. Appoint a chairman who will have \Vork. Son1eone w1tl1 a bigger house CONTINUE TO LEARN responsibility for over-all opera than ours should be the one to enter An excellent project is the making Tour Vocational or Technical tion. tain all the missionaries and other of hand pu]'lpets for distribution to schools or secure a faculty men1ber 2. Choose a name (Hello Daily, guests. It takes money to be hospita children. Old socks, scraps of felt as special speaker to explam up-to Telephone Buddies, Telephone ble and we need all we have for and left-over yarn can be turned into date useful trades and professions./' Life Line). ourselves. The minister and his wife clowns, fiogs, fish and a1nusing un Appreciation of students and under 3. Develop a plarl for the se1 vice. should do the entertaining. They have known creatures guaranteed to cheer. standmg of skills can be pa1 t of the 4. Allocate the work. more time. When I have had people educational p1 ocess for interested ob 5. Develop tools - to insure order in my house, they have never ex~ servers. KNOW AVAILABLE SERVICES ly operation. ( Imtruction and pressed their gratitude, and so I said, A speaker from the Visiting Nurse inforn1ation card.) "That's the last time." How do I know Association can inform members of 6. Train Volunteers. we will be comfortable with the peo help available to families and persons PREPARATION FOR SELF DENIAL 7. Follow-up. p'e we take home with us. What will living alone. Knowledge of when and Some weeks before the Self Denial The above seven pointo; are en they talk about? I have enough larrred end defined in Guidelines For where to seek help in times of illness Appeal, secure from yam ternto1ial friends already. headquarters names and addre>ses of a Telephone Reassurance Service. and disability can be a means of AvAILABLE: Chelsea Milling Company forearming against times of crisis missionaries f101n the ter1ito1y. Divide Chelsea, Michigan 48118 names among men1be1s, asking each will send the booklet, Hospitality in Send your special ideas to: to write \Vith assurance of the league's a Jiffy, free of charge. It is a collec Editor - PROGRAMAIDS interest and praye1s. The Salvatron Army Year Book gives news of each tion of recipes, quick and easy which 120-130 West 14th St. can be shared vdth friends. missionary's country and the Army's New York, New York 10011 work there. 30 31 INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S YEAR - 1971 EVERY CHILD MATTERS JANUARY - Launching Children's Year For Every Child - a Year of Faith, Hope and Love FEBRUARY Example - Our Gift to Every Child Focus: Adult Attitudes Toward Children MARCH Start Them Young Focus: Cradle Roll APRIL Great Trees from Little Acorns Grow Focus: Pie-schoolers MAY - Children are People - so are Mothers Focus: Elementary Students - Mother's Day JUNE Bridge the Generation Gap Befoi e it Happens Focus: Family Unity and Teen Relationships JULY - Pray and Play with the Children Focus: Family Altar - Family Outings AUGUST Get Acquainted with the Children Focus: Assisting with Vacation Bible School SEPTEMBER - Bung- Don't Send - your Child to Sunday School Focus: Reaching New Children - Rally Day OCTOBER Home League Sunday Focus: Christian Family Life NOVEMBER - Giving Out of Gratitude Focus: Family Stewardship - Time, Talents, Tithes DECEMBER - All Children - God's Children Focus: Family Chustmas Worship Service Love is the Tie that Bind~ Suggested emphasis for one meeting each month. Adapted from material prepared by Mrs. Colonel Ha1old Bany, Eastern Terntory. 32 Z613.\\\.S5