Vol. 36 Mount Vernon, Ohio, December 24, 1931 No. 50
A WORD OF GRATITUDE FROM THE THERE IS NO DEPRESSION IN SOUTHERN AFRICAN DIVISION EAST PENNSYLVANIA
During the last few months ,we have enjoyed the The accompanying report from the East Pennsylvania largest and most blessed camp-meeting season ever ex- conference is one of the most comprehensive and pro- perienced in this Division. At least 40,000 people at- foundly interesting ones we have seen for a long time. tended these various gatherings in our six Union Mission Thirty colporteurs reported a total of 914 hours and fields. Elder 0. Montgomery was with us during most $1354.55 in sales, besides the deliveries which amounted of the meetings and his ministry was deeply spiritual as to $721.30. A few of the workers reported back sales, well as very practical. "While it was a pleasure to be and doubtless two or three-reports were for more than one associated with the work- week. ers and lay-members at- However, taken as a tending these annual con- Colporteurs Hrs. Bk. Total DeIV'd whole, the report is an un- vocations, yet it seems * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 4 * usual one for these times, * HONOR ROLL: MOST HOURS: Mrs. Evelyn Garnet: 511 * * * * * * good to be home again and * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * and serves to emphasize Mrs. E. Gernet *511BTS ' 52 75 ' 195 00 have a breathing spell as Mrs..-Elsie Evans *47* BTS 53 00 - 3 00 the fact that books can be it were, after an absence Carrie Morris *44 OD 60 00 17 00 sold in supposedly "trou- Mrs. D. Trautman 4145.1 BTS 95 00 of over five months from Had. Filkill *42 RJ 47 00 . 11 00 blous times." It is an ex- Frank Fields . *42 DR 29 75 5 75. the office. Miss W. Widmer *41 BTS 101 00 cellent illustration of what James Street *11 RJ 45 25 3 25 Now upon my return, Joe Ledoni '361 OD 38 50 10 50 may be done in any field it is heartening and en- C. W. Lorenz PP 21 25 66 75 where God's people exer- M. E. Bingo 35 OD 15 75 1 50 couraging indeed to find W. H. Smith 32 BTS 54 00 64 00 cise faith and believe in Mamie Holmes 30 OD 20 00 1 00 so many splendid reports ' E. Cummins 291 BTS 82 00 His power to help them concerning the Harvest Wm. F. Hess 29 Meg. . 16 05 16 05 to do things. I.- H. Johnson 26 GC 39 50 450 Ingathering in North V: DeLaney 22 TICS '22 50 Dear fellow comrade, Mrs. L. Lecher 21 BTS 40 50 23 75 America. Every Union pa- .Ada Hampton 20 RJ 21 00 there 5s no-crisis with God. G. Jordon 13 RJ 9 00 50 His resources are as un- per upon my desk reveals Pattie Robinson 12 Mag. 21 50 21 50 the fact that both workers Annie Thurston 12 WCS 8 00 8 00 limited as the heavens over Mrs. E.' V. Hess 101 WCS 2 75 6 25 and lay-members are doing BACK REPORTS: our head. Jeremiah said their utmost to make the H. G. Lewis - 652. DR 109 75 75 50 there was nothing too hard Mrs. M. E. Davis 24*f BTS 29 00 21 00 Ingathering endeavor a J. W. Seitz 30 BTS 37 75 10 75 for the Lord. God re- great blessing to our mis- Jennie Vandermark 15* BTS 23 25 14 50 sponded to Jeremiah's Florence Volrath 34 BTS 73 50 sionary program world- Mrs. .D. Trautman 24 BTS 47 00 challenge by saying, "Be- H. M. Santmier Misc. 140 25 140 25 wide, and as I read these * * * * * * * :5* 5-. a: ..* . * * r. ;t ** at a}* *t. ..- ,. hold I am the Lord, the * Agents 30 914 $ 1354.55 $ 721.30- * various reports, I find =* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * :x * * . * * * * * * .** God of all flesh : is there springing up in my heart anything too hard for such a feeling of appre- me ? Jer. 32 :27. ciation for what is being done in behalf of foreign mis- Now is the time when many are stirred to inquire sions, that I just want to pass along a word of gratitude "What do these-things mean." Shall we who know our from Africa. duty stand idly by and offer no assistance to those who are Really, we who are out at the far flung corners of the thus disturbed. Surely the Lord'S true people will re- earth do feel profoundly thankful for all that our dear spond to the chorus of voices that are calling for help. people are doing by way of- sacrifice to keep the mission- A kind providence is permitting that "little time of aries at their post of service. We know that the general peace" to continue a little longer,, thus extending to the depression- has greatly affected our people financially, and workers of this cause a further opportunity to invite the yet in spite of it all, the funds do come in, in a wonder- unsaved to make their calling and election sure before it is ful manner. Then, too, the way the public gives to our too late. work during the Ingathering campaign, is but another Our literature affords a satisfying answer to the de- evidence that God is with us, and this great movement mands of an anxious and perplexed public as the following cannot fail. The portion of the gifts sent on to this testimony from Brother H.-H. Hall's news leder affirms : Division is helping us to, win annually now about 3000 "I called at a home the other day where the lady had dear souls. `Daniel and Revelation.' She also had 'Return of Jesus.' (Continued on page 8) (Continued on page 8) Columbia. Union Visitor
EAST PENNSYLVANIA WEST PENNSYLVANIA W. M. Robbins, President W. H. Jones, Sec'y-T--ws. W. A. Nelson, President H. E. Garrarde, Sec'y-Treas. 3256 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Penna. Newell Building (P. 0. Box 235) Greensburg, Pa.
News Notes Church clerks are requested to send to the office im- WHO! — WHAT! — WHERE! — WHY! mediately after election a list of the newly elected officers of their church. Begin the New Year— According to the latest report from our Home Mis- With Supreme faith, sionary Department on December 5th we find that eight- Clear purpose, een of our churches have reached their $12.00 goal, four Strong resolve. additional ones have over $10.00 per member while five others have over $9.00. The total amount raised at that QOLPORTEUR'S WINTER COUNCIL time was $20,033.95 or about $4,000.00 yet to raise to January 7-15, 1932 reach our goal. We are near the close of the year and trust that the churches not having their goals will work\ till the last minute. Elder G. W. Schubert, one of the field secretaries of "It Almost Seems Like Old Times" the General Conference, visited the Philadelphia German church on Sabbath Dec. 12, and showed stereopticon These words were found in the letter following, which pictures of his recent trip through Mohammedan was written by Brother Buttermore one of our veteran countries. colporteurs who is working successfully in a populous We have raised up to Nov. 31st, 45 cents per capita county that has been very hard hit with the depression. for missions. This is 4 cents less than last year. Only nine banks remain in the entire county. "Something is stirring the people in this place. I Colporteur institutes will be held in Philadelphia on came to a home yesterday and found a lady very much in- the following dates: terested. She quickly gave me an order, with a deposit, for "Our Day." A policeman lived in the next house. Colored Institute — Dec. 26 to Jan 2nd. He immediately gave me an order. The lady at the next White Institute — Dec. 31 to Jan. 9th. house was as interested a person as I have seen for a long Any persons interested in attending these institutes should time. She must surely come to the Truth. An order correspond with Brother 0. C. Weller at once. was a foregone conclusion. She let the cat out of the bag. These people had all been reading Present Truth for a whole year. On Sabbath, December 5, the children of the North "Think of it, Brother Garrarde, three orders in one Philadelphia church gave an excellent Sabbath School In- hour! It almost seems like old times. Let me tell you vestment program in which nearly every youth had a part. I am glad to work in territory that has been prepared by The Investment offering amounted to seventy dollars. Present Truth. Orders come in spite of the depression The North Church with the other churches of the as well as they did in good times, where the ground has District have gone over the twelve dollar per member goal been so prepared. People in this way will buy who never in Harvest Ingathering. Nearly seventy members have would have bought in normal times." -What a remark- reached their goals in the North Church. able testimony in favor of Present Truth. Let us all After the close of the preaching service, Brother Rapp faithfully prepare the soil and be sure that God will give baptized eight new members, making a total of twelve for the increase. the last month. Another class will soon be baptized as a "Let none waste time in deploring the scantiness of result of the Harvest Ingathering Campaign. their visible resources, the outward appearance may be unpromising, but energy and trust in God will develop Telford Church School Program resources." P. & K. p. 242. R. E. Crawford. On December 1 the boys and girls gave a patriotic program in honor of our flag. This occasion was made possible by interested patrons of the school, who had pre- COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR viously planted a steel flagpole. The speakers of the hour were Elder W. M. Robbins, Official Organ of the Columbia Union who outlined the principles of church and state, and Conference of Seventh-day Adventists what the flag stands for; Prof. A. C. Butler, Assistant Issued 50 times a year by the Mt. Vernon College Press Superintendent of Bucks County schools who addressed Price fifty cents per year in advance the audience on what the flag means to him, which stirred EDITOR MRS. A. J. OLSON the patriotism of every one present. Dewey Penrod. Entered as second-class matter March 25, 1908, at the post office at Mt. Vernon Ohio, under the act of Con- gress of March 3, 1879. Address all subscriptions and make all payments to Notice your Book and Bible House. This VISITOR is the last one,—No. 50 for the year All copy must reach our office by Wednesday morning of the week preceding the date of publication. When- 1931. There will be no VISITOR published next week. ever possible copy should be typewritten and double- The next number will be a Colporteur Special the first spaced. week in January. Columbia: Union Visitor
BOILER BLOWS UP!
The report has gone out that our main heating boiler Immediate Action Necessary at M. V. A. has blown up. We are happy indeed to say We must not allow this emergency to close our school that it did not blow up. Had it blown up, life might temporarily or delay the opening after the holidays. have been lost. The loss financially is great, but we are We are appealing to our constituency to rally to the sup- exceedingly thankful for two things: port of our training school in this time of difficulty. Will 1. No life was lost. you not as a burden bearing member of the cause of the 2. It has taken place before the heavy winter weather Master, respond? has set in, and near Holiday Season, giving us opportunity Friends Already Responding to make replacement by the time the students return to Sensing the need, the few workers in the office came school. together and gave consideration to what they could do. Breakdown Unavoidable They made their individual gifts and when the sum was totaled it was found that $50.00 had been contributed Our heating engineer has informed us that the boiler by the small group of workers in the conference office. breakdown would probably have occurred with himself or We talked with some of our friends over the telephone. any member of the board firing. The boiler 'burned up' Among those who have made liberal contributions are because of failure of mechanical devices to properly func- the Doctors Weber, of Worthington, Dr. U. E. Whiteis, tion. Incrustation in the water feeder prevented proper of Columbus, Miss Emma Charles, of Mt. Vernon, and supply of water to boiler and the result is a ruined boiler. others. At this time we have been able to get in touch We regret that we must report this heavy loss at this with just a very few of our friends, but we appreciate time. However emergencies will arise and emergencies the loyal and sympathetic support that they are giving our must be met. Be as careful as we will, tires will blow training school. Within less than an hour our friends out, springs will break, houses will burn down and boilers have subscribed to the "Emergency Boiler Fund" the sum must be replaced occasionally. of $160.00. As our loyal members throughout the field read this Cost of Replacement article we know that others will be impressed to respond. We have reputable heating authorities giving study to We request that all donations to this fund be sent to the our situation. The boiler cannot be repaired at a cost Academy under the caption of the "Emergency Boiler below the cost of a new boiler. We are counselled to Fund," care of Mt. Vernon Academy, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. replace it with a new boiler and installation will be ap- We look forward to a hearty response on the part of proximately $1,500.00. We propose to raise the money our constituency to this great need and thank you in ad- and pay for this job in a thirty-day period, say by January vance for your liberal support in this time of emergency. 15, 1932. C. V. Leach.
fifty, have been keeping and are keeping the Sabbath of OHIO the Lord. However, they have been a bit hesitant about C. V. Leach, President A. E. King, Sec'y-Treas. taking their stand for the truth because the message is Box 517, Mt. Vernon, Ohio new in that part of the field. So as far as we are aware, the effort that was conducted there this summer by Bro- ther L. C. Evans was the first evangelistic effort in the WHY NOT town of Logan. Be A Gospel Colporteur? A sermon was preached upon the importance of obed- And make 1932 a banner year for Christ. Others are ience. At the close of this sermon opportunity was given — why not you? for those who desired to separate themselves from the world and connect with the remnant church, to do so. Colporteur Institute — January 15 - 23. Seventeen precious souls stepped forward and indicated their desire to become charter members of the Logan S. New Lakewood Church, Corner Detroit and Arthur D. A. church. Seven of these individuals requested bapt- Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. ism, and Sabbath afternoon, in Lancaster, Ohio, in the A full week's training given in Christian Salesman- Christian Church of that city, they were buried with ship to all who enter this 'ordained' branch of the ministry. their Lord in baptism. Write I. M. Evans, Field Missionary Secretary, Mt. Ver- We anticipate that within the next two or three weeks non, Ohio. several more will be ready to ga forward with their Lord in baptism and it is proposed to organize a new church in Baptism in Logan, Ohio Logan on January 2. We ask our members throughout the conference to pray earnestly for the workers and the Sabbath afternoon, December 12, the writer was people in this center. Brother L. C. Evans arid Sister privileged to meet the splendid company of men, women Cora Gibson have carried the burden of the work in this and children who had gathered in the hall at Logan, Ohio, city. They have done a splendid work indeed. Every- for the Sabbath services. Approximately one hundred one speaks most appreciatively of the good preaching of were present on this occasion. These people come faith- the truth by Elder Evans and the faithful Bible work fully to the services whenever a meeting is announced. that Sister Gibson has done. A large number, probably forty, and possibly as many as C. V. Leach. Columbia Union Visitor
Baptism in. Portsmouth, Ohio Missionary Volunteer Rally
On Sabbath, November 28, twenty-six precious souls A very profitable M. V. Rally was conducted in went forward with their Lord in baptism in Portsmouth, Cleveland, December 4 and 5. A large number of youth Ohio. This group are the first-fruits of the effort that from the Cleveland District and surrounding churches was conducted this summer in Portsmouth by W. W. were present. On Friday evening the topics presented Ellis, evangelist, and Mrs. Gertrude Resseguie, as Bible were: "Our Motto - Aim - and Pledge." The speakers worker. were Prof. H. T. Elliott, Elder H. K. Christman, Elder The First Christian Church of that city very kindly G. W. Hosford and Mrs. King. Russell Krick had charge opened its doors to our congregation for the baptismal of the music and several special numbers were rendered by service. Jack Peterson and the DeHaven Sisters. There were in the group of twenty-six, three united Sabbath morning at the regular church service Prof. families. It is always encouraging when the husband and H. T. Elliott spoke on the subject of "Christian Stand- wife take their stand for the truth together, for when ards." We were greatly favored in having with us Pro- they are _united they are enabled to meet the problems of fessor Elliott, who stands as the leader of our world life so much better. organization of Volunteers. The M. V. Choir rendered Brother Ellis reports that a very deep interest prevails two beautiful selections. Sister H annum and her com- in the city and the surrounding country, and it will prob- mittee served hot soup and fruit to all visitors at the ably be only a short time until more members will be noon hour in the church basement. taking their stand and asking for entrance into the rem- At three o'clock in the afternoon we assembled in the nant church in that part of the field. Lakewood church where we considered the vital topic, Continue to pray for the work in Portsmouth and "Individual Responsibility of Our Youth." The speakers vicinity. The church there is much encouraged over the were: Prof. H. T. Elliott, Elders C. V. Leach and H. K. addition, of new members who have been brought in. Christman, and Mrs. King. Musical selections were C. V. Leach. rendered by Mrs. Estel Lackey, Mr. Russell Krick and Jack Peterson. Fifteen Bible Year bookmarks were' awarded those who had finished reading their Bible for S. D. A. Welfare Work Under the Auspices of 1931. And sixty-six promised to read the Bible through the Missionary Volunteers of Youngstown during 1932. Saturday evening a delightful program of music was enjoyed under the direction of Mrs. B. F. Hannum, the Under the leadership of Mrs. J. W. Catterlin, the leader of the Hough Avenue Society, after which Pro- M. -V. Leader, a wonderful, work is being established in fessor Elliott continued' the topic of "Christian Stand- the city of Youngstown for the needy poor mothers and ards," answering many questions that had been put in children. A ten-room house with rent free for five months the Question Box during the day. The entire meeting has been secured for the headquarters, at 110 S. Hazel St. proved a great blessing to all present because of the help- Fuel, furniture, tables and benches were secured from the ful thoughts and good advice given on topics that vitally management of one of the city parks ;paper for two rooms concern the youth of today. and the service of a paper hanger, and food to feed the hungry mothers and children, have all been donated. The Two Rally Meetings are dated for the month of chief of police and other authorities are deeply interested January,—the second week-end in Columbus and the in the work and have wished the group of earnest workers third week-end in Cincinnati. Professor Elliott and Godspeed and pledged their hearty support in conducting Professor Neff, Elder C. V. Leach and Elder H. K. the much needed welfare work in the city of Youngstown Christman will be the outstanding speakers. All who can should attend these meetings. A Doctor Schager who is interested in our faith and also in the welfare work of the society, has donated one Mrs. A. E. King. hour of his services each day to treat all who may need medical attention. Ample clothing has been donated, cleaned and neatly mended to supply all who are in need POTOMAC W. P. Elliott, President W. B. Mohr, Sec'y-Treas. of clothing. Each day the "Soup Kitchen" will be open 411 Cedar St., Takoma Park, D. C. and hot soup served free from eleven to one o'clock. The "Friendship Group" are caring for seven boys and seven girls, very poor children. On Saturday even- Missionary Volunteer Corner ing, December 26, they will be entertained at the Wel- fare Home where a hot lunch, toys and a large pink stocking made out of net sewed with green yarn and filled Just lately through the' influence of Elder C. L. Bond with oranges, apples, popcorn and candy will 'be given to who brought the calendar to the attention of the religious them. The "Friendship Group" of young penple are director of the organization, the Takoma Park Senior working on these stockings making all preparation neces- Society gave 500 of the 1932 Morning Watch calendars sary for a delightful time for the children. One of the to the Washington Y. M. C. A. young men plans to broadcast over the radio a plea for old -While we enrolled 13 of the College girls in a Master toys to be sent to him. He will repair and paint them, and Comrade class, we were able to enlist 21 of the young men the girls will dress old dolls and make them look like new. in such a class when we visited North Hall last Tuesday Mrs. A. E. King. evening for worship in company with Elder Bond. Mr. Paul Eldridge from Union Springs, New York, was • chosen leader of the boys' class. "If you wait to measure every difficulty and balance Six more books were added to our library today. In every perplexity you meet, you will do but little." counting the books out at present, we find thirty-four in Columbia Union Visitor circulation. We would just as soon see all the books in Potomac Teachers' Institute constant use. We'd be glad to help you with your read- ing. The teachers' institute in the Potomac Conference- Last Sabbath we read the book, "God in the Slums" this year was of unusual interest and profit. One very which is a 1932 Senior Reading Course book. Fleming attractive feature was the excellent exhibit Mrs. Sorensen H. Revell, Sr. who was a publisher for over sixty years had assembled. It revealed that she knew the needs of died last October at the age of eighty-one. Last summer her teachers, and how to meet them in a practical way. after having retired and turned the management over to By having put before them, books and devices representing his son, he made a trip to England. Upon his return he the latest and best, the teachers caught a better vision of said, "I'm not much good any more, but at least I picked how to improve their work. up one book." That book was "God in the Slums" so Among the demonstrations given by members of the we are told in the Sunday School Times. You will want Normal staff of the College, Miss Hinton of the primary to read it. room gave an interesting one in action reading by her own Chris P. Sorensen. pupils. It was a real thrill to see how easily the little beginners take hold when proper methods are followed. News Notes Miss Stuart of the intermediate grades gave a lesson in geography on Yellowstone Park, showing what an array Recently Elder Elliott called to his office the depart- of facts the children will bring together when once their mental secretaries and office workers, and discussed with interest is enlisted. them the possibilities and plans for a church officers' meet- Mrs. Chilson gave a very impressive Bible lesson on ing which would gather together all church pastors, elders the sanctuary, using the problem method and drills that and leaders, church treasurers, church missionary secre- help to fix in mind and understanding the wonderful things taries, Sabbath school superintendents, and Missionary Jesus is doing for those who love and obey him. Volunteer leaders. The brethren felt that the results Professors Russell and Neff gave most helpful talks attained from such a meeting would be very much greater on teacher ideals, discipline, and ways and means of mak- than the expense incurred. Elder Elliott presented the ing Sacrifice Week a success. matter to the conference committee and it was approved. Mrs. Metcalf gave modern methods of teaching music The definite date for this meeting has not been decided. to children — holding interest, catching the spirit, carry- It will, no doubt, take place some time early in February. ing the air, reading the notes, and memorizing words and tunes. It is with pleasure that we pass on to our conference Mrs. Sorensen kept us hard at it day after day with the good news that 203 have been accepted into our con- This a good variety of practical things, never overlooking the ference membership this past year by baptism. many small things that go to make perfection. The figure will, no doubt, increase before we close our records teachers went back to their school rooms more determined for the year. than ever to meet the mind of God in the sacred work Brother J. A. Bee, our conference field secretary, re- entrusted to them, feeling it an exalted privilege to feed ports that up to December 4, 1931 the total sales of our the lambs of the flock and train them up in the way they publications by the colporteurs amounted to $39,334.85, should go. or $6,268.94 more than the same period of last year. The Francis A. Howell, Normal Director. above total is also $4,334.85 above the goal of $35,000 for this year. Our Investors Again the figures in the weekly Harvest Ingathering report continue to climb. For the week ending Decem- Mrs. A. A. Douglas, superintendent of the Galax ber 5, the total amount solicited thus far in the campaign Sabbath school writes the following regarding their In- was $23,183.36 or $2,086.64 short of our conference vestment Day program: "For one of our numbers on the goal of $10.00 per member. The per capita on this re- program we had everyone tell how he got his money. I port was $9.17. It surely looks as though we were going I will pass that information on to you. to come very close to our goal. There are nineteen "Brother Melton has some leather to sell. Brethren churches now over the top. New Market was the latest Horace Patton and J. K. Patton gave money. Brother to be added to the victory list. Capital-Memorial and and Sister Hill saved a penny for every time Mr. Hill Norfolk colored churches are coming very close and will, hit the wrong nail. Miss Audrey Patton and her mother, no doubt, report over very soon. Mrs. J. K. Patton, sold onions from their garden. Mrs. Montgomery sold potatoes and added some money. Ruby The time will soon be here for the regular quarterly Montgomery gave money. Little Levy Montgomery, statistical report from our church officers. This report aged six, earned her pennies by carrying wood. Mrs._ will not only complete the records for the quarter, but Harris saved dimes. Walter Glee Harris gave money. also complete them for the year. Every clerk is request- My husband and I saved dimes. We received about ed to send in an accurate report and answer all questions $14.31 last Sabbath but hope to have at least $17.00 when on the blank. We hope they will come promptly at the Brother Melton sells his leather. I think our Sabbath close of December. school did very well, inasmuch as they have never had Dear reader, if you have an unpaid mission pledge, we part in the Investment plan before." hope that you will endeavor to settle this before the church treasurer's records are closed for the month of The Hyattsville Effort December. There are a large number of unpaid pledges on the records at the conference office, and we hope that While there is nothing startling to report about the these will be cleaned up by the close of December. Just meetings being held at Hyattsville, Maryland by Elder place your offering in the regular tithe and offering en- F. D. Nichol and the workers of the Review and Herald, velope, marking it "Camp Meeting Pledge." there is evidence that the Lord is touching the hearts of 6 Columbia Union Visitor
the people in this district. The interest is very good and New Jersey Conference Workers' Meeting the outlook promises a new company of believers in that place. Elder Nichol reports that the meetings will be The workers of the New Jersey conference in their discontinued during the week, and will be held only on regular monthly meeting on December 2, 1931, were glad Saturday and Sunday evenings. Later they will be held to have with them Elder F. C. Gilbert, one of the field on Sunday evenings only. We know that our members secretaries of the General Conference. His presence was throughout the conference are praying for these workers, doubly welcome because of his recent return from journeys and we are confident that there will be a goodly number in the Holy Land and adjacent countries. take their stand. Elder Gilbert manifested a deep interest in the various reports submitted relative to the Harvest Ingathering work. It was indeed pleasing to note that not only had NEW JERSEY - some of the churches achieved their conference goal of H. J. Detwiler, President C. H. Kelly, Sec'y-Treas. $12.00 per member, but had exceeded their goal by several 1574 Brunswick Ave., Trenton, N. J. dollars. Not only so, but a number of them had, as it were, set another goal, to be achieved 'by the close of the year. This is a heartening step as it will, materially help Singing for Missions the New Jersey conference in reaching its goal of $23,000. A note of encouragement was sounded when it was an- New Jersey has a dozen or more active bands that are nounced that the General Conference goal had been more nightly singing on the streets of the cities of this State. than reached. State-wide success is being reported by our singing bands. The general routine work incident to a workers' meet- One of the outstanding bands in our conference is op- ing was followed by a very earnest talk by Elder Gilbert, perating form the Newark- English church. On Christ- who spoke on the subject of Harvest Ingathering. The mas eve of last year this group sang for missions and in- purpose of the speaker, however, was not to spur the gathered sixty-five dollars! Again this year they have workers on to greater diligence, but to show when and gone out night after night with great success. how God started the first Harvest Ingathering campaign. Last Sunday night was Newark's greatest singing band In this respect he took his hearers back to the time of the of the year so far. We were singing in the aristocratic Exodus of Israel from the land of Egypt. Before that Forest Hill section of Newark. Twenty-one talented deliverance could be wrought, Israel was required to go singers were walking slowly down the sidewalk in ranks to their Egyptian neighbors and 'borrow' of the gold and of threes; — sopranos, altos, tenors and bases came in con- silver. Incidentally, Elder Gilbert showed that this word secutive order. After singing two hours the four solici- `borrow' was an unfortunate translation as the original tors counted their gifts which totaled nearly forty dollars! word in the Hebrew really means to 'ask' or 'solicit'. Words can scarcely describe the wonderful spirit, coopera- In engaging in this work of asking or soliciting, God tion, and harmony that existed. One would need to have assured them that He would grant them his favor which been there to fully appreciate what is meant when we would result in an abundant return in gold and silver. write that this group of young people sang the old time The paramount thought was that our success in our pre- songs with fervor and rendered the Christmas Carols in , sent Harvest Ingathering work is dependent, not upon excellent harmony. In addition they presented portions the favor of the people with whom soliciting is done, but of a cantata and also "The Awakening Chorus." In this upon the favor of God. This means that individuals singing we used no books, but sang every number from must first get right with God, which will make the work memory. Whole families came to the windows, doors of soliciting not only much easier, but more fruitful. The and porches. Several came out with dollar bills in their talk was, greatly appreciated, and it is the wish that Elder hands. Some who had first refused the solicitor, after Gilbert will meet with the workers again soon. hearing more of the singing called for someone to come C. H. Keslake. and receive their offering. Several numbers were rendered by special requests. One name and address of an interest- ed party was received. This gentleman who believed in News Notes the second coming of Christ met our solicitor at the door with a dollar offering ready in his hand and commended Elder F. C. Gilbert, of the General Conference, visit- our singing band by saying, "Religion is a rare thing now- ed the Trenton, N. J. church on Wednesday night, Dec- adays." ember 2, and was greeted with a large congregation. He Another gentleman met another solicitor at the door gave an earnest, inspiring talk on the certainty of God's and donated a dollar bill. He said, "If my maid were word, basing his remarks on Isa. 55. He illustrated his here tonight I would invite you all in to have a warm remarks by exhibiting stone and other articles gathered drink. The singing is wonderful !" he added. from the Holy Land which he has recently visited ex- A lady met another one of the solicitors at the door tensively. For nearly two hours Elder Gilbert held his and exclaimed in admiration, at the beautiful melodies, large audience as if spell-bound. saying that upon hearing the chorus she had lust come downstairs wondering if one of the family had left her radio on. Colporteur Reports, Continued These young people have not only consecrated many THE WEST VIRGINIA CONFERENCE evening hours to God for the purpose of singing for mis- C. H. Carter, Field Missionary Secretary sions, but a number of these experienced, talented• singers E. G. Brown, Cumberland RJ 32 20.25 6.25 and solicitors have also unselfishly aided several other N. S. •Marriott, Keyser WCS 9 28.47 churches in starting singing bancg. *Laura Moyer, Hollidays CoveRJ 113 71.50 How true it is that our young people if properly dir- C. E. SeNultze, Cumberland RI' 31 50.50 3.75 ected and encouraged can do much. *5 Weeks report. Milton G. Conger. Totals 4 colporteurs 185 $142.50 $38.47
Columbia Union Visitor REPORTS OF THE COLPORTEUR EVANGELISTS This is the work the Lord would have His pedple do at this time.- C. E., p. 5 Week Ending December 12, 1931 E. M. Fishell, Union Field Secretary
THE EAST PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE THE POTOMAC CONFERENCE 0. C. Weller, Field Missionary Secretary John A. Bee, Field Missionray Secretary_ Virgil Gibbons, Associate Secretary J. I. Britt, Associate Secretary Name Place Book Hrs. Orders De'ld Name Place Book Hrs. Orders De'ld Miss W. Widmer, Chester BTS 49 55.50 160.50 H. C. Wilcox, Hampton BPS 40 50.50 22.75 Evelyn Garnet, Phila. BTS -40 Z6.00 H. S. Baskerville, WashingtonRJ 40 33.25 13.25 dames Street, Phila. RJ 40 31.50 3.00 Mrs. Foye, Washington Misc 40 29.45 40.60 H. G. Lewis, Glen Lyon OD 39 103.50 3.75 H. W. Bane, Clifton RS 37 17.25 13.00 62.25 3.75 25.75 21.25 Peter Jazwinski, Glen Lyon OD 36 R. Robinson, Norfolk GC 35 I. H. Johnson, Hummelstown GC 31 30.25 .75 J. Fountain, Richmond BR 34 6.00 5.00 Mrs. Shirley, Harrisburg BTS 30 69.75 1.50 M. Fountain, Richmond BR 33 13.75 W. H. Smith, Reading BTS 30 49.75 6.00 R. F. Perciful, Montgomery RJ 31 30.00 2.00 Carrie Morris, Phila. OD 27 33.75 11.25 Anna Robinson, Norfolk GC 29 38.00 3.00 J oe Ledoni, Phila. OD 26, 44.75 48.00 Mrs. Braxton, Washington RJ 28 39.50 13.38 D. Hollenbaugh, Hum'stwn. WCS 25 12.00 Allen Hayes, Washington BR 26 21.50 5.50 J. W. Seitz, York WCS 25 8.25 11.75 Mrs. Dixon, Washington DR 20 26.75 18.60 E. M. Evans, Gravity BTS 24 19.75 4.00 Mrs. Woody, Washington BR 17 6.25 5.50 E. F. Kaiser, Jersey Shore WCS 23 8.50 7.25 Mrs. Effs, Washington BTS 16 35.50 5.50 V. DeLancey, Phila. WCS 21 7.50 Mrs. Myles, Washington BR 15 21.25 Violet Smith, Lititz BTS 20 29.75 25.75 Mrs. Caldwell, Newport NewsMisc 14 7.00 .50 Frank Field, Phila. DR 20 8.75 Mrs. Britt, Washington BR 14 35.00 1.50 E. M. Lewis, Tamaqua BTS 20 22.00 9.25 Mrs. Simms, Washington BR 12 28.00 .25 Eliz. Winston, Phila. DR 19 17.50 7.25 Mrs. Shorter, Washington GC 12 11.50 Mrs. E. Cummins, Scranton BTS 18 35.50 42.00 Mrs. Fowler, Washington BR 9 20.00 Mrs. D. Lesher, Carlisle BTS 14 25.50 25.50 Lucy Johnson, Washington RJ 8 9.50 Ada Hampton, Phila. RJ 10 15.00 H. Kaste, Petersburg BR 8 7.75 3.25 Totals 21 colporteurs 510 $493.70 $175.48 Thos. Winston, Phila. WCS 6 2.00 2.00 A Worker, Phila. WCS 90.00 THE OHIO CONFERENCE I. M. Evans, Field Missionary Secretary *Miss W. Widmer, Phila. BTS 41 103.00 *H. G. Lewis, Glen Lyon OD 39 68.50 46.75 E. C. Alexander, Cincinnati PP 42 52.00 52.00 *Wm. Manbeck, Lebanon OD 33 8.00 1.75 John Booth, Portsmouth OD 27 5.00 2.00 *Elmer Bange, York PP 53 54.25 24.50 R. B. Craig, Cincinnati PP 53 108.75 56.75 *Back reports. S. E. Curry, Cleveland GC 43 24.00 7.50 Tilford Daily, Ironton RJ 31 28.00 Totals 27 colporteurs 766 $990.50 $535.75 A. L. Daily, Ironton BTS 31 10.25 1.25 Mrs. W. S. DeLaney, Cleveland BP 33 5.75 12.75 THE WEST PENNSYLVANIA CONFERENCE Ethel Feltner, Hamilton BTS 9 4.75 Lillian Fox, Lucas Co. BTS 4 2.00 1.60 J. R. Ridenour, Field Missionary Secretary C. J. Gearhardt, Dayton RJ 14 14.50 8.50 Mr. C. Dornburg, Pitts. OD 50 70.00 H. W. Gigax, Toledo RJ 16 6.25 .25 W. A. Higgins, New KensingtonRJ 40 50.75 3.25 Edith Hanvey, Toledo BP 29 14.75 13.25 F. D. Adams, Somerest DR 30 35.50 4.75 C. Heil, Akron SC C 8 8.75 8.75 E. J. Hughes, Butler WCS 18 3.75 5.25 Mrs. C. Heil, Akron BTS 26 13.00 1.50 Wm. Seigle, Altoona WCS 15 8.00 8.00 C. McCampbell, Cuyahoga Co. GC 42 17.00 12.25 D. S. Reid, Clarion Co. 13 11.75 Mrs. A. L. Pangborn, Warren BP 26 26.00 4.75 16.75 .25 Mrs. M. L. Davis, Galeton WCS 11 B. Pride, Youngstown DR 59 .35 H. F. Meyers, Windber RJ 11 8.75 .75 J. P. Riechenbach, Medina Co. BR 37 5.00 Mr. E. H. Grapp, Breenboro WCS 6 6.00 2.00 Mike Sandors, Toledo Mag 66 67.35 67.35 Mrs. W. R. Plants, Pitts. WCS 5 5.25 5.25 H. C. Sealy, Toldeo RJ 24 4.25 1.25 Mrs. Chas. Read, WashingtonMag 4 5.00 5.00 D. Stephens, Columbus PP 24 8.75 H. W. Kelley, Brownsville WCS 3 1.50 4.50 Charlotte Walker, Hamilton BTS 5 5.50 Wm. Bentley, Hebren RJ 2 3.25 Mrs. H. Wilson, Youngstown Misc 16 2.00 8.50 L. Mallory, Pitts. WCS 19 3.00 3.00 G. W. Yingling, Ravena Misc 27 17.00 5.25 L. Crowder, Pitts. OD 8 6.00 C. Irving, Pitts. OD 5 3.00 Totals 24 colporteurs 692 $450.60 $265.80 Totals 17 colporteurs 240 $235.00 $40.00 THE NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE THE CHESAPEAKE CONFERENCE F. E. Thumbwood, Field Missionary Secretary L. W. Kurz, Field Missionary Secretary Mrs. M. Wheaton, Paterson BTS 4 15.00 Paul Winley, Associate Secretary K. Asplund, Elizabeth BTS 36 27.30 3.35 F. Frankel, Elizabeth RJ 33 11.55 25.30 W. Yonson, Baltimore WCS 30 14.50 14.50 Mrs. W. Haase, Newark BTS 91 85.00 83.00 Mrs. A. Thomas, Wilmington RJ 27 31.75 9.50 W. Mundy, Newark OD 40 11.50 7.00 Clyde Tritch, Hagerstown BTS 24 41.75 35.50 Mrs. J. Jenssen, Paterson Misc 11 14.50 10.80 Mrs. S. Adams, Baltimore BS 23 6.00 1.00 H. Waddington, Long BranchRJ 15 10.75 8.00 W. H. Groves, Martinsburg RH 20 17.25 1.50 F. Myers, Newark Misc 40 48.50 Mrs. A. Powell, Baltimore RJ 15 8.50 1.25 I. Schleifer, N. Bergen BR 23 19.50 26.75 RJ 15 5.00 Mrs. M. Queen, Baltimore W. Haring, Teaneck RI 16 16.50 5.55 Thos. Waddell, Baltimore RJ 12 15.00 .25 J. Schershinger, Newark OD 40 19.25 .25 Mrs. B. Russell, Baltimore RJ 11 18.75 1.50 J. Gould, Newark OD 26 14.75 .50.00 Mrs. J. Steward, Baltimore RJ 11 3.00 3.00 Mrs. M. Meierhofer, Jer. CityRJ 6 12.00 2.30 Mrs. W. H. Groves, Martins.BTS 11 9.75 5.75 I. Schleifer, N. Bergen BR 21 24.00 8.00 A. Worker Baltimore BS 9 3.00 1.50 *Report for previous week. Mrs. A. Wallace, Baltimore RJ 7 4.00 4.00 Susie Havens, Baltimore Mag 3.95 3.95 Totals 14 colporteurs 403 .$315.10 $245.30 Totals 14 colporteurs 215 $182.50 $83.20 (Continued on page 8)
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Home Missionary Objectives for 1932 DIRECTORY FOR COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS 1. A Missionary organization in every church. "Time Office, 507 Flower Ave., Takoma Park, D. C. is short, and our forces must be organized to do a larger Telephone, Shepherd 3163. work." Vol 9, p. 27. 2. Every Church board functioning as a missionary Committee. "The leaders in God's cause, as wise gen- President F. H. Robbins erals are to lay plans for advance moves all along the Secretary-Treasurer E. J. Stipeck Auditor E J. Stipeck line." "In their planning they are to give special study Educational Secretary J P Neff to the work that can be done by the laity for their friends Field Missionary Sec'y E M Fishell and neighbors." Vol. 9, p. 116. Home Missionary Sec'y E. A. Manry 3. A missionary leader in every church. "A wise Missionary Volunteer Sec'y J. P. Neff A J. Clark general instructs his officers to train every soldier for Religious Liberty Sec'y active service. He seeks to develop the highest ef- ficiency on the part of all." Vol. 9, p. 116. 4. Every Seventh-Day Adventist enlisted in one or EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE F. H. Robbins, C. V. Leach, W. A. Nelson, W. M. Robbins, W. P. more missionary bands. "Every one who is added to the Elliott, H. J. Detwiler, D. A. Reese, J. P. Neff, B. G. Wilkinson, ranks by conversion is to be assigned his post of duty." D. W. Reavis, Dr. A. W. Truman, H. H. Hamilton, E. M. Fishell, Vol. 7, p. 30. E. A. Manry, E. J. Stipeck. 5. Welfare society work carefully developed in every church. "By humbly and earnestly engaging in the work of doing good to all, God's people will exert an influence that will tell in every town and city where the truth has Gratitude From South Africa entered." Vol. 6, p. 264. (Continued from page 1) 6. The first Sabbath missionary service observed in You will be pleased to learn we have just closed our every church. "The people have listened to too much campaign here in Southern Africa. Because of this sermonizing; but have they been instructed as to how to country being so hard hit by the depression, both our labor for those for whom Christ died. Has there been labourers and lay-members looked forward to the endeavor a line of work devised and laid out before the people in this year with real misgivings. Nevertheless, all adopted such a way that each one saw the necessity of taking part the motto, "Hard work kills hard times," and with a will in the work." "It is evident that all the sermons that they went to work. The result is the Division goal of have been preached have not brought up this kind of labor, $25.000 has been exceeded by a splendid margin. Scores and the churches are withering up because they have failed and scores of people responded to our appeal, while they to use their talents in diffusing the light of truth to refused to give to other calls. Again and again we were others." ,Ippea/ to the Churches, pp. 9 and 10. made to feel the Divine leadership of God,- hence we do 7. Extending the fifteen minute service in many other thank Him for what was achieved. churches. "Those who have the oversight of the churches Our people in Africa, both European and Native are shoUld select members who have ability, and place them doing their best to support the cause of Missions. Our under responsibilities, at the same time giving them in- giving is a marvel to other societies. They stand amazed structions as to how they may best serve and bless others." at it all. Some of their leaders ask us how it is that we Id. p. 10. ever get the natives to pay tithes and give mission offer- 8. Making every member a worker and every worker ings. We always answer that it is because of the spirit of a reporting member. "Let them have a part to act, and the Message they have espoused. from week to week let them bring in their reports, telling Well we are indeed pleased to tell you that the work what they have experienced, and through the grace of is onward in this field. Depression cannot hinder it. We Christ what success has been theirs. If the missionary kriow this will bring courage to our believers residing at meeting were a meeting where such reports were-brought the home base. And again we want you each to know in by consecrated workers, it would not be dull, tedious that we deeply appreciate far more than human words. and uninteresting. It would be full of intense interest, can express, what you are doing to help "hold the ropes and there would be no lack of attendance." Id. p. 16. and strengthen the stakes," through your prayers and 9. A goal of at least ten conventions in each confer- gifts to missions. Be assured that if we are faithful a ence. "The Lord God of Heaven would have the entire little while longer, we shall share together in the rich re- church devising ways and means whereby high and low, ward which thester a will grant to us at His appearing. rich and poor, may hear the message of truth." Id. p. 22. J. F. Wright, President. 10. A continuous and well balanced missionary pro- gram for every church, including systematic literature No Depression In East Pennsylvania distribution. "The very simplest modes of work should (Continued from page 1) be devised, and set in operation among the churches. If the members will cooperate with such a plan, and per- I asked her how she liked our books, and she said there severingly carry it out, they will reap a rich reward, for were no other books like them. She said every time she their experience will grow brighter, their ability will in- read 'Daniel and Revelation' it seemed to her as if an crease through exercise and souls will be saved through angel was standing by her side explaining everything she their effort. Id. p. 11. did not understand. Her brother was an infidel, and did If every church within the boundaries of the Colum- not believe in God at all. She asked him to read that bia Union unitedly carries out the above instruction, much book, which he did, and now he believes in God, and will be accomplished toward warning the 27,000,000 never fails to come and have prayer with them every within our borders. It is none too early to lay plans for Sunday morning, as that is the time they come together 1932. to study the books." E. M. Fishell. E. A. Manry.