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Vol. XXXVIII Berrien Springs, Mich., October 8, 1946 No. 40

trayed before us by such men as "YOUR" VOICE OF PROPHECY J. Edgar Hoover. From these mes- H. M. BLUNDEN sages of national alarm we would Chairman North American Radio Commission gather that there is little hope to ar- cABBATH, October 12 is your an- thousands of people who are keeping rest the situation. But we turn from nual opportunity to support the the Sabbath, or have declared their these descriptions to the picture re- greatest and -most successful evange- intentions to do so, through the in- vealed by the records of The Voice of listic endeavor being conducted by the fluence of The Voice of Prophecy but Prophecy. Just think of it, Brethren, United Seventh-day Ad v entist who have not yet been baptized so —nearly 10,000 children so deeply churches in North America. The that it is evident that these figures of pressed by the messages of The Voice Voice of Prophecy is the public ex- baptisms do not represent nearly half of Prophecy and the junior course of pression to the unbelieving world of of those which could 'be counted as Bible instruction that they desire to be the only message that can save men converts who have come through the baptized into Christ and to join His and women from the destruction influence of The Voice of Prophecy. church! What a contrast this presents which hastens on apace. It is your There are 9,558 children who have to the tragic picture of juvenile de- voice speaking through your chosen requested baptism as the result of linquency which just now alarms this representative, warning the people of the junior course. We know that these great nation. Does not this call for a North America to flee from the do not represent converts to the mes- strengthening of our endeavors to wrath to come and to find a haven of sage, but just think of the movings of save these precious children? safety in the third angel's message the Spirit of God upon these little Now we come to you burdened with the chosen people of God. hearts through the influence of your with a situation which only you can The rapid expansion of this en- Voice of Prophecy and of the poten- solve for us. deavor is the positive witness of God's tialities for the future ingathering of From one source of income alone approval upon the determination of souls represented in these serious re- which has been stable during the last His people to use this miraculous me- quests from tender consciences. four years, we will receive in 1947, dium for the finishing of the work, How remarkable a fact is this $39,000 less money in our budget. But and we are now beginning to num in the face of the .appalling picture if you, my Brother or Sister, will in- ber the converts by the hundreds and of juvenile delinquency being por- crease your offering to The Voice of even by thousands. That you might be intelligent in de- termining the size of your offerin• Cultivation For A Bountiful Harvest and the extent of your financial sup- Mtiox emphasis is placed on In- within his power for the important port this year in the annual VOice of gathering follow-up these days, and "ground work" in full anticipation. Prophecy offering on October 12, we this trend is commendable, for cer- One of our enthusiastic lay breth- are happy to acquaint you with a few tainly interested persons who are con- ren, believing that what God has pertinent facts: tacted should not be neglected. Work- promised can be accomplished, sent The total enrollment in the Bible ing in behalf of this group is a sacred twenty-five wealthy individuals in his School to date numbers 461,641. The responsibility, for God's spirit by some city subscriptions to Our Times, the number who have finished the senior means prepared the heart for a favor- twenty-page monthly published es- course of study is 19,526. The number able reaction to His message. pecially for leaders of men. To each of of children who have finished the Should not something in the nature these men he sent a letter telling that junior course is 12,786. During the of Ingathering "ground work" be he had entered their names for a sub- year ending September 1, 1945, we done to create an interest in our ob- scription to Our Times and told them know of 775 baptisms, and in the jectives? The farmer spends much that he would be pleased to have a year ending September 1, 1946, we more time and energy in the prepara- personal visit with them later in the know of 910 baptisms in which The tion of the soil for seed than in reap- year. Voice of Prophecy had a definite part. iny the harvest. The Success of the Accordingly, a few months later, In addition to the actual baptisms, farmer lies in his leaving nothing to he took the Ingathering number of we have in our file the record of chance—in his doing everything (Continued on page 8) 2 LAKE UNION HERALD

Prophecy above what you gave last far-reaching avenue through which At the outset of another school year, year, perhaps in spite of this loss we to accomplish this is the radio. Every we earnestly solicit the prayers of our can go on expanding and growing as time The Voice of Prophecy speaks, constituency that God will richly bless we have done from the very beginning his audience numbers millions. in the work at Emmanuel Missionary College during the forthcoming term, of this great endeavor until now, and We must not retreat. "Forward in thus continue to lengthen our cords that it will be the best in Christian ex- faith" is the motto of The Voice of and strengthen our stakes. perience as well as in scholastic en- Surely this day of world tragedy, Prophecy. And so we wait for you to deavor. ALVIN W. JOHNSON when the hearts of men are distressed pass on your instructions to us through President your offering for The Voice of Proph- beyond measure, is the day of opportu- rtrile"'0'"Q"2"Kt"'l, l 014 nity to preach the message with ever ecy in the Sabbath service October 12. increasing power and wide-spread in- What do you want us to do? Tell us WISCONSIN fluence. And without doubt, the most with dollars. Z. 11. 'Sarah - - - President M. G. Burchfield - Sec.-Trial. SO2 M. Gorham St., 22.241aon, Whim:mak REDUCED PRICE ON RELIEF guaranteed delivery is $10. Anyone Mail Address, Box 512 PACKAGES TO EUROPE who wishes to send packages to friends I Fox some time the General Confer- or relatives in any of the above men- ence has been co-operating with an or- tioned countries can have them sent VOICE OF PROPHECY ganization in New York in the send- direct, with guaranteed delivery, and OFFERING OCTOBER 12 ing of food packages to different parts we will be glad to handle your order EARLY in September while in Cali- of Europe. These packages contain upon receipt of your remittance of $10 fornia I had the opportunity of being about 40,000 calories of food and their for each pacgage which you desire to piloted through the Voice of Prophecy delivery is guaranteed to individuals send.—JAMES F. CUMMINS, Secretary headquarters. The lady who served as in Austria, Czechoslovakia, Finland, Famine Relief Committee of the Gen- my guide directed me on a tour France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, eral Conference of S. D. A. . through all the departments. We Norway, Poland, American, French, started where the day's work begins EMMANUEL and British occupied zones of Ger- with the coming in of the mail. As MISSIONARY COLLEGE many. we moved from one place to an- Already the Committee on Famine OUR hearts are filled with gratitude other I became amazed with the great Relief has arranged for the delivery of to our Heavenly Father, for His pro- amount of detail work required fo several thousand of these packages to tection and guidance, during past care for the thousands of radio in- months and years, which alone is re- our conference offices and we have re- terests which come to the headquarters sponsible for the largest enrollment ceived confirmation from Finland, every month. We ended our tour in Czechoslovakia, Poland, and others Emmanuel Missionary College has ex- the room where the final records are that they have been delivered. In ad- perienced in its history. From "nore kept. I was thrilled to note the large and south, from east and west" ap- dition to this we have passed on hun- number of people who have already proximately one thousand students dreds of orders which we have re- been baptized. Many, many more are have come to avail themselves of the ceived from different individuals in becoming interested in the truth be- opportunity of securing a Christian the United States asking that these cause the Voice of Prophecy brings education. packages be sent to particular individ- the message of a soon coming Saviour A large number of young men and uals in these countries. right into their homes. I came away a few young women who responded The cost of these packages up to the from this visit to Voice of Prophecy to our country's call have now re- headquarters fully convinced that this present time has been $15 each. We turned to the ,campus to resume their have recently been advised by the head- instrumentality is destined to play a studies. While it was hard to bid fare- large part in the finishing of the work. quarters that inasmuch as the UNRRA well to many of them in wartime we is largely discontinuing its activities are made happy that they are back It is but once a year that an appeal is made through our churches for the abroad it throws a much heavier re- with us again. support of this project by our people. sponsibility on the Volunteer Agencies Christian youth in training at this who have been doing this work. The time find themselves in a position War Assets Administration, which has which is both difficult and challenging. LAKE UNION HERALD been in charge of disposing of the sur- Difficult because the world-over, doubt pluses left by the armed forces and and cynicism, suffering and starvation Published weekly by the which was the owner of these packages LAKE UNION CONFERENCE OF abound; but challenging because a SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS which are now being distributed, has battered and convalescent world is cry- Berrien Springs, Mich. consented to give a reduction in price ing for spiritual reconstruction. on these packages so they might be It is reassuring, in view of the con- All matter for publication should reach the Lake Union Conference office. WEDNES- used more quickly and serve more fusion about us, to be able to put our DAY preceding the date of issue. Subscrip- fully to help in the problem of feed- hands confidently into the Master's tion price $1.00. ing people in Europe during this com- hand and be led of Him. In this liv- R. M. Harrison - Managing Editor ing fall and winter. Entered as second-class matter Novem- ing personal touch with Him there is ber 3, 1908 under act of March 3, 1879. Re- The new price for these packages, strength and peace for every mile of entered March 12. 1946 at the Post Office, Berrien Springs, Michigan. Printed by the including shipping, insurance, and the way ahead. College Press, Berrien Springs, Michigan. LAKE UNION HERALD 3

In 1946 the date for the annual offer- ments arranged for them by a com- for service in the cause of God. We ing for the Voice of Prophecy is Octo- mittee of protestant leaders in this are looking forward to great things in ber 12. Programs have been supplied state. Wisconsin with. the strength these new to local church leaders and we make We are also having printed 250,000 workers will add to the program. Our this public appeal that this program copies of a leaflet setting forth the is- prayers attend all our colporteurs as be presented in detail before all of our sues involved. An appeal has been they labor faithfully from day to day congregations on the day designated. made direct to our churches to take for the Master. C. W. WHITTEN I feel confident that the believers in up an offering on October 5 which is Wisconsin will rally to the support of to be used to pay for the leaflets that EVANGELISM the Voice of Prophecy and that when are being printed and we now make IN LA CROSSE the records are made up Wisconsin an appeal that our people join in giv- THE plans that have been under will have done its share in supporting ing this leaflet the widest possible dis- way for some time to hold a series this effective means of bringing the tribution prior to the election. The of public meetings for the city of La message to thousands. All offerings eyes of the nation will be upon Wis- Crosse, and for the dedication of the should be plainly marked for the consin on November 5 and we should recently purchased church, will soon "Voice of Prophecy" and should be pray- and labor to the end that the be realized. Elder Carlyle B. Haynes made through the regular channels of principles of religious liberty may once has promised to give lectures every the local church. We urge the isolated more be fully maintained in this state. night except Saturday night, begin- members who belong to the Confer- The cost of the leaflet that is being ning November 3 through November ence Church to join all others in send- printed has not yet been determined, 17. The plan is to awaken an interest ing in their contributions. but we believe that for three or four that we expect to follow up by Bible T. E. UNRUH dollars a thousand this leaflet can be studies in the homes of the people. RELIGIOUS LIBERTY ISSUE made available. Contributions made Elder Haynes will speak for the ON NOVEMBER 5 when the people through the churches or direct to the morning service at the church on of Wisconsin go to the polls they will conference office will 'be greatly ap- November 2. On Sunday night No- be asked to vote on an amendment to preciated to help in meeting the ex- vember 3, will be the first public meet- the state constitution that involves a pense of enlightening the people of ing. The song service, special pipe or- principle of religious liberty. For sev- Wisconsin on this issue. gan music and special singing will eral years certain organized groups in We urge that every believer in Wis- start at 7:30. the state of Wisconsin have endeav- consin do his full share in distributing The dedication of the new church ored to bring pressure to bear upon the leaflets and that on November 5 will be on Sabbath, November 16. the state legislature to pass a law that we will cast our ballots against the Elder L. E. Lenheim, the president would provide for the transportation adoption of this amendment to the of the Lake Union Conference, has of boys and girls attending parochial constitution. T. E. UNRUH been invited to speak at the morning and private schools at public expense. service, and Elder Haynes is to give The opposition to such a law on the COLPORTEUR BEGINNERS' the dedicatory sermon at 2:30 in the part of Protestant groups has been INSTITUTE afternoon. Elder Unruh, the presi- almost unanimous. It is felt that if the OUR Beginners' Institute for 1946 is dent of the Wisconsin- Conference, church accepts the aid of the state in now history and 16 new workers have who has done so much to support the transporting its children and youth to received the instruction preparatory plans for the La Crosse church will church-controlled schools, that it will to entering colporteur ministry within be with us during the Sabbath, and not be long until the state influence the next few weeks. We had an in- we hope he can also make it possible will 'be felt in other phases• of church spirational time in the Waupaca to visit us during the week. activities. It is a principle pretty 'well church during those few days and The La Crosse church cordially in- established that sooner or later the Sabbath was a high day with many of vites the members of the district and body that offers financial support en- our folk from a number of the sister those of other districts to attend the deavors also to dictate the policies. churches joining together in worship. night meetings as much as possible. The Wisconsin Conference has Elder Unruh brought a stirring mes- • These messages will not only be im- joined other Protestant bodies in op- sage to us in the morning service Sab- portant for the city but for us, and position to the bills introduced in the bath, and Elder W. A. Higgins spoke if possible we should attend. Let all legislature and we are now joining to us in' the afternoon; then some of make plans early to be present. Moth- these other religious groups in our op- our colporteurs related thrilling soul- ers can tuck their babies to bed, or position to the amendment which is winning experiences. Elder Jackson have someone take care of them while to be placed before the people of Wis- was with us for an afternoon and eve- they, too, come to the meetings. consin on November 5. ning. The following morning he gave For the dedication on November We urge our people to vote "NO" the devotional study. We appreciated. 16 all are urged to come to the all-day on the amendment and to join us and the inspiration and help he brought to meeting which we believe will be a other protestant groups in arousing us as well as the help given us by El- real spiritual feast. Two rooms in the the people of Wisconsin to the issues der Larsen the pastor of the Waupaca basement of the church are reserved involved. Elder C. S. Longacre and church, and my associate secretaries, for the visitors who bring their lunches. possibly C. B. Haynes will spend a Miss Sackett and Brother H. L. Let us all pray that the Lord may little time in Wisconsin prior to the Tucker. do something in a special way for election, meeting speaking appoint- All went home feeling strengthened La Crosse. J. H. MEIER, pastor. 4 LAKE UNION HERALD

20th CENTURY BIBLE t=213:z3=3=a=2::(3=11=11:=12=ct=a=2=eml and inspiring program in the interest COURSE ITEMS ILLINOIS of lay evangelism and home mission- MANY of our Bible Course students ary work. We urge our people to take Theodore Carcich - President are studying the Sabbath truth for the P. L. Green - •- - - Sec.-Treas. advantage of the ways and means pre- sented at this meeting whereby we can first time. Some of their comments are Box 29, Brookfield, Minois very interesting. each engage in soul-saving work. "I have been a Bible student since rittit—e—e- 2 t Elder R. A. Nesmith led out in a about 1934 and have never seen the VOICE OF PROPHECY OFFERING special afternoon program dedicated Bible Sabbath as I do now. This is .a Sabbath—October 12 to the saving of our youth. May we great learning to anyone who is willing AN OFFERING to sustain the Voice fully awaken to the responsibility for to do His will. I can say with other of Prophecy program on the air waves training and saving our youth. students that this lesson has been a will be taken in all our churches on The Friday night, Sabbath morn- great surprise to me." the second Sabbath of October. This ing, and Saturday night sermons were "God blessed the seventh day and program, heard over 512 stations brought to us by our conference presi- sanctified it. He surely didn't rest or every Sunday, deserves the prayerful dent, Elder Carcich. "Not by might, sanctify the seventh day before He had and financial support of each believer. nor by power, but by my Spirit" was worked. I think needs the 20th Not only should we support it thus, the theme of the Friday night meeting. Century Bible Course. I don't think he but also by encouraging our neigh- In the testimonial service which fol- is right about the first day ." bors and friends to listen each Sunday. lowed, the people of the Lord claimed "I have never given thought about Besides interesting an adult audience, the promise of the Spirit of God, of- the Sabbath. I took Sunday for granted the Voice of Prophecy prepares a fering themselves as channels through as regular church day." splendid Junior Bible course for boys whom the Spirit could finish the "If God rested on Saturday, why and girls. All the children in our work here in southern Illinois. isn't Saturday really the Sabbath?" churches and neighborhoods should The Spirit of God was present in "I enjoyed your lessons very much. be encouraged to enroll in this course. a special way in the Sabbath morning They did, however, introduce a ques- Below is a list of cities and sta- service. Upon reviewing the unerring tion regarding the Sabbath, which was tions over which the program is heard prophecy of God's word as especially entirely new to me. I will give that in Illinois. Listen to the one nearest recorded in Daniel 11, Elder Carcich some study in the future—also read re- your home. pointed to the great climax just ahead lating articles in the Signs." City Station K.C. Local Time of us and our people responded in a ERMA CAMPBELL Chicago WAIT 820 10:30 a.m. marked way to the appeal for a com- Galesburg WGIL 1400 8:30 a.m. plete consecration. Some whowere Harrisburg WEBQ 1240 8:15 p.m. slipping gained a new hold upon NEWS NOTES Herrin WJPF 1340 1:15 p.m. ELDER C. M. Bee will held a ten Jacksonville WLDS 1180 9:00 a.m. God in this meeting. Sins were con- weeks' series of evangelistic meetings Joliet WJOL 1340 6:30 p.m. fessed to God, victories were gained, in the 20th Century Club rooms in Quincy WTAD 930 1:30 p.m. and in a marvelous way the Spirit of Rockford WROK 1270 9:00 a.m. God came into the hearts of those pres- Oshkosh beginning Sunday evening; Springfield WCBS 1450 10:00 a.m. This is a very fine hall and it is ex- Pekin WSIV 1140 8:30 a.m. ent. A special consecration prayer pected that a good class of people will T. CARCICH was offered by Brother Green, our be attracted to this series of meetings. conference treasurer, as ministers and We urge our people to pray for the MOUNT VERNON members gathered around the altar. success of this undertaking. REGIONAL MEETING Of outstanding importance was the ELDER and Mrs. Unruh attended the THE Mount Vernon Regional Meet- closing service held on Saturday Colporteur Institute held at Waupaca ing of September 27-28 was a season night. Elder Carcich spoke on the sub- over the week-end of September 28. of real spiritual blessing for the mem- ject of "The Christian Home." How Elder Unruh - spoke at the eleven bers of southern Illinois. It was a great little study the average Seventh-day o'clock service. pleasure to see such a large number in Adventist has given to the proper re- THESE are busy days on the new attendance — which included visitors lationship in the home of the Chris- school farm. Manager Chambers re- and many of our conference church tian husband and the Christian wife! ports that the silos are now filled and members. A special bus was chartered The Bible and the writings of the that the crops are being harvested. The by the Marion church to provide trans- Spirit of Prophecy reveal many funda- prospects are for an excellent corn portation for some of the members of mental principles that are vital to the crop. We have work on the school the Marion, Herrin, and the confer- Christian Home. How important it farm for another young man. Anyone ence churches. This transportation ar- is that we understand and practice interested should make contact with rangement proved very satisfactory - these principles for good of the the conference office immediately. and will be repeated again next year. church, for the good of our children, Brother Burchfield visited the La We thank Sister Hewlett—the pian- and for the good of our own selves. Farge church and spoke at the eleven ist—and, those who provided the spe- The Mount Vernon Regional Meet- o'clock service Sabbath, September 28. cial music for the meeting. ing was a real blessing to our people WE are always happy to have Elder Elder Sherman McCormick con- and we feel that in southern Illinois L. E. Lenheim visit us. He was in the ducted a very interesting Sabbath there is the "sound of a going in the conference on Wednesday, meeting school on Sabbath morning and in tops of the mulberry trees." May w- with the Conference Committee. the afternoon led out in a practical each one 'carry the inspiration of thi- LAKE UNION HERALD 5 meeting through the days that lie fine corner lot upon which it stands. were all ready to mail, we reviewed ahead—being of one accord in the Next summer, according to present the experience of the pioneers of the service of our Master. plans, they hope to build further onto Advent movement, how before send- WILLIAM E. BURNS the present basement foundation. nig out the early copies of. the Present There will then be an appropriate Truth, they knelt around the litera- BROADVIEW ACADEMY dedication service. In time a large ef- ture, and as we are told, "Their pray- INCREASINGLY SUCCESSFUL fort will be held for the city of Mat- were mingled with tears." This THE Broadview Academy, under toon and vicinity. It is planned to type of praying should mark the Ad- the leadership of Elder R. W. Went- hold a small effort there soon—to ventist believers today who are liv- land, has just conducted the most suc- circulate the town systematically with ing so much closer to the coming of cessful Ingathering effort ever spon- our literature in order to lay the foun- Christ. We can truly say that the sored by the students of the school. dation for the larger effort to be held spirit of our early pioneers entered Three nights were devoted to the When the church is finally completed. that prayer meeting as we knelt work of the singing bands. At the end The Mattoon church also expects to around those 8,000 cards, asking the of the three nights, the Academy stu- start a church school in the near fu- Lord to send His holy angels along to dents had raised $1,153.77 for Ingath- ture. E. L. GREEN impress the people who would soon ering. This is $161.77 better than any receive the cards. record previously established by the THE. WIDOW'S MITE As we look back upon this past year, students. THE other day an elderly lady 'whom we can say that the Lord has richly The eight bands were well organ- we could see did not have much of blessed us. Just last Sabbath a woman ized with student leadership and fac- this world's goods came into the Con- who had been brought up a Catholic, ulty sponsors. The student band lead- ference office to see the president. attended• our church service as the ers were: Alvin Joyner, Hilda Greer, She told him this story. result of this course. She is now take- Mary Ann Fivash, Harry Rice, Donna For many years she has intended to ing the 20th Century Extension Thompson, James Shaver, Harry install electricity in her little cottage Course, and has accepted all of the Bruns, Gwen Lewis, Don White, and by careful planning and putting truths presented in these courses. Sharon Sanders, Bob Woods, Roy a small sum aside each month, she Thus many honest souls have been Turner, Martelle Fletcher, Duane Ru- managed to save $50 from her meager given the opportunity of hearing this bin, Larry Carr, and Joe Ellis. pension. last message, who would, perhaps, This Ingathering project is another Recently she read in the Review of not have been reached by evangelistic indication of the very successful school the needs of the mission fields and of efforts or any other means. A number year that has been started under the the great offering being taken in cur of those who responded to the enroll- leadership of principal L. N. Holm churches for the rebuilding of the ment cards are now attending cottage and the faculty at Broadview Acad- mission stations. The Spirit of the meetings or are receiving personal emy. Believers throughout the field Lord touched her heart and she de- Bible studies. are asked to remember in prayer the termined to give this $50 to the Lord We are told that the work is not work of the school that the young men for this purpose. She brought it to going to be finished by the ministers and women may be trained for eterna the Conference Office and we asked alone, but by the lay members. life. S. M. McCoRmicx God's blessing upon the offering and Beside sending out these 8,000 upon the giver. cards in and around Bedford, we have MATTOON CHURCH God makes note in His books above IT Is refreshing to find some of entered our neighboring "dark coun- of such sacrifices even as He did of ties," and are already seeing fruitful God's people who are determined to the widow's mite. E. L. GREEN see the work of God go forward when results which will be the nucleus for they must sacrifice greatly in order to future evangelistic work and the es- help. INDIANA tablishment of new companies- of be- Such an example we found recently lievers. We can certainly recommend S. E. Wight - - - - President the 20th Century Bible Course as a in Mattoon. The local church elder, Mitcn Dessain - - - Sec.-Treas. God-ordained means of warning a Brother Wellbaum, determined in his 3266 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis 7, Ind. heart that if the Mattoon church mem- Telephone—Wabash 4571 lost world. J. G. PENNER bers were going to .have a church 2:n2=a7QM3=2=Z53=2=tn2=11=k17fLIMQ building, they were the ones who were NEWS NOTES going to see that it was built. The BIBLE READERS' CIRCLE RESULTS SUNDAY evening, September 29, Eld- church secured a fine corner lot and IT WAS exactly one year ago this ers Osgood, Mellor, Wight and Brother ordered the contractors to build a week that the Bedford church sent Thompson attended the evangelistic basement church on that lot. The out 8,000 enrollment cards for the effort in Fort Wayne being conducted Mattoon church members are meet- 20th Century Bible Course. Through by Elder R. K. Cemer and his com- ing in the basement church now. It the kindness of the water department, pany. There were by actual count is not paid for, but Brother Wellbaum we were able to address many of these 926 people in attendance. The interest and the church members believe that cards very rapidly to most of the seemed to be at a high point. It is God will reward their faith by help- homes in Bedford. Cards were also not what we call a "blind" effort. ing them secure the funds. sent to all the rural routes. Most of the people know that it is I wish all of you could see that The following Wednesday night at a Seventh-day Adventist service. One nice little basement church and the prayer meeting when the 8,000 cards very interesting feature in the meet- 6 LAKE UNION HERALD

ing is that a young man was in at- Garber had things well organized devoted service to our youth of Cedar tendance Sunday night who on Sun- with, however, less cars and a few Lake Academy, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard day morning had attended one of the less students. The day was positively Woods responded to a call from South- churches of the city and listened to the perfect. Here, too, the Lord revealed western Junior College in Texas. The preacher tell his congregation that if Himself, being present with us, and students and teachers, as well as their they wanted to get hold of Bible truths the day netted $1,563.82, with more many friends in the community wish and real live, wide-awake material, to coming later, since the town of Holly them God's blessing in their new as- go to Brother Cemer's meeting that was to be worked a few days later. signment. We feel very fortunate in evening. Surely the Lord is working Again, we must mention that the securing the services of Mr. and Mrs. marvelously with our workers. success of this field day was, to a Robert W. Cash to fill this important Brother Penner's interest at Mitch- very large measure, due to the fact vacancy left by Brother Woods. Mrs. ell continues to be in evidence and that all district men, with the excep- Cash will be remembered as Kathryn it is expected soon there will be a tion of the Roumanian and Hungarian Barnett, one of our own Cedar Lake good church organized in that place. brethren, were present and did a very graduates in the Class of 1943. Mrs. Let us all pray for these interests. fine job. Elder and Mrs. Messer of Cash is serving as Secretary to the On Sabbath, September 28, Elton Bay City assisted in both field days, Principal. Dessain spoke at Bedford in the morn- doing outstanding work. This is some- The Academy doors flung wide open ing and at Mitchell in the afternoon. thing that other men did not need to September 3 as 184 students coming Brother and Sister Arvie Nickles have do, inasmuch as Bay City is rather on from six different states and Canada been a real help in the effort that the dividing line between the two registered for the coming school year. Brother and Sister Arvie Nickless have schools. Cedar Lake Academy brought This is a record enrollment for Cedar been conducting at Mitchell. The in about $800 more than last year, Lake Academy. work in this district is surely filled and Adelphian, $500 more. Preparations for the admission of with many bright prospects. Battle Creek Academy had its field these hundred, fourscore and four stu- day with ten cars participating. dents had been started early in the Brother Beardsley had charge of the summer. The south wing of the girls' MICHIGAN organization and showed definite signs dormitory is now finished, making T. G. Bunch - - - - President of efficiency. He did a nice piece of room for sixteen more girls, and the E. F. Willett - - - Sec.-Treas. work. The students ended the day roomy attic of the boys' dormitory was 620 Townsend St. with a very determined spirit, and the converted into eight more modern Box 900, Lansing 4, Michigan result in cash was $500. This is a new rooms for the boys. In spite of this all high for Battle Creek field days, additional space, however, the aplica- and we see a much better field day in tions of several young people were re- THREE SCHOOL FIELD DAYS the making for next year. jected because every available place So FAR, we have had three school While we deeply appreciate the co- had been filled. field days, with one more coming up operation the district men, teachers Although the school year is yet —that is the College field day which and students gave, we are profoundly young, the students have already dem- will be October 15. The first of these grateful to God for His blessing and onstrated their spirit of co-operation was Cedar Lake Academy on Septem- assistance in this work for Him. We and helpfulness. In their annual Har- ber 23. Mr. Shull* had the day well believe field days have a very definite vest Ingathering Field Day set for organized, as thirty cars took part in place, and are a means of great bless- September 23, a hundred per cent re- the event. The Lord was definitely ing to God's people. sponse was experienced, and twenty- with us. Perhaps he permitted the R. H. WENTLAND nine bands went forth in the morning enemy to discourage some by a rather (even though it was raining) to the persistant pour-down rain, but the CEDAR LAKE ACADEMY neighboring towns, villages and coun- determination and inspiration with try homes. When everyone had re- which the solicitors were filled seemed WHILE the colorful leaves of autumn turned in the evening and the results to keep them from being affected by are nodding around in the September of the day's work had been tabulated, any hindrances. Later in the day, the sunshine and wind, and goldenrod we lifted our voices and hearts in the weather cleared, and the groups make yellow the roadsides and pas- thanksgiving to God, for with His began trickling back to the school all tures of Central Michigan, Cedar Lake help $2,336.63 was gathered in for the the way from 6 P.M. to 9 p.M. The Academy is the center of much activ- advancement of His cause. We appre- day netted $2336.63 with more com- ity as the 49th school session begins. ciated the help of Elders R. H. Went- ing later. The student who brought With the Academy this year as land, D. V. Cowin, H. K. Halliday, in the most in a rather miraculous Dean of Women is Miss Eunice H. E. Bisel, E. E. Burkett, C. B. manner was Miss Klose. Her experi- Shoup, daughter of Elder and Mrs. Messer and E. R. Potter in making this ence will be published later. All of H. L. Shoup of Jackson. With 97 girls Ingathering day the best that has ever the district leaders of the Cedar Lake crowded into the girls' dormitory, we been experienced in the history of the territory were present. Without these are glad to welcome Miss Shoup, for Academy. men, it would have been impossible with her love of 'young people and her Among the recent week-end visitors to successfully conduct the field day. genuine Christian friendliness, the at the Academy was Elder J. C. Klose Two days later, a field day was held girls have prospect for a pleasant year. from Ann Arbor, who spoke at the at Adelphian Academy. Here, too, Mr. After several years of faithful and church service Sabbath, September 21.

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The week previous to that, September partment by Miss Ethel West's leaving 14, Elder N. 0. Dahlsten spoke dur- to be married. The event took place in BUSINESS NOTICES ing the church hour. Elder Dahlsten, Mt. Vernon, Ohio, on September 10, whose home is in this community, is with the father of the bride, Elder G. scheduled to return to China as soon L. West, officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Driving to southern California—October 20th, can take 3 or 4 passenger;. References as transportation is available. Wayne Woodbury are residing in exchanged. Write immediately to P.O. Box It was indeed a privilege for stu- Adrian after a trip to Niagara Falls. 211, Edmore, Mich. dents, faculty, and community friends Miss Dyer comes to us via Hinsdale Wanted.—Man 55-65 single to do light to have Congressman Fred L. Craw- and the "Voice of Prophecy." work in exchange for free rent. Rt. 9, Box ford with them Thursday evening, Grandma and Grandpa Polague of 526, Jacksonville, Fla. September 26. the St. Charles church received a visit Wanted.—A practiCal nurse for night duty We feel that the beginning weeks of from Elder and Mrs. Hunter while in nursing home. Salary $7.00 per night this school year are indicative of the they were in that area the week end. plus room and board. Case Convalescent remainder of the session. God has Introducing new workers in our Home, 1104 Greenleaf, Wilmette, Illinois. Phone Wilmette 1163. greatly blessed us a thousandfold, not office we have Miss Alyce Ivey of only in our efforts in Harvest Ingath- Kalamazoo who is now secretary to Wanted.—Work of any kind near church ering day, but in our other activities school. By man 29 yrs. old. Experienced Elder Wentland, Betty Grate recently dairy farmer. Have worked some as car- as well. We solicit your prayers that arrived from, Indiana to work at the penter. Must be. permanent job. Have two He may continue to be with us. Book and Bible House and Mrs. Rob- children. Donald Blosser, Cooks, Michigan. ert Cummins who is on her way from Wanted.—Assistant Farm Manager at MISSIONARY AND CONCERT the Chesapeake Conference to become Southern Missionary College in beautiful AT BUCHANAN, OCTOBER 12 secretary to Elder Hunter. Tennessee. One who knows machinery, stock; ELDER and Mrs. A. Orville Dunn, This past week-end found Elder and men. Good opportunity, fine climate, former missionaries in the Indies, will references expected. John B. Pierson, Col- H. P. Evens at Cedar Lake Academy legedale, Tennessee. speak at the Union Meeting to be held meeting several speaking appoint- October 12, at Buchanan, Michigan. Moving?—When you plan moving a ments. Many improvements have been long distance to any point in the United Members of the Niles, Bridgman, Bu- made in the campus during the sum- States, contact Atlas Van Lines, 4875 Mil- chanan churches and neighboring mer months. The enrollment there is waukee Ave., Chicago 30, Ill.; telephone groups are invited. Sabbath School at around 185 with the ratio of two Avenue 7000. This company is owned and 9:30 A.M., Missionary meeting 10:40, girls for every boy. operated by Mr. Geo. E. Edler. Preaching 11 A.M., Sacred Concert 2:45 The Clarenceville and Ferndale The Griscer—A perfect Christmas Gift; P.m., followed by a report on Mission churches enjoyed the ministry of order early. The Wonder Vegetable and Nut Adventures. The church is located at Brother Howard Burbank last Sab- Shredder; Shreds fine in a jiffy; carrots, rad- Third and Moccasin streets. ishes, nuts, cheese, bread crumbs. Peels and bath. Field Avenue also . benefited shreds apples and onions in one operation. W. A. WESTERHOUT from his visit to the area in the after- Makes perfect cold slaw. The speedy salad maker prepares soup vegetables in a minute. BORNEO INTERNEE SPEAKS noon. Mr. Burbank dropped in to visit Elder Light and reports that he Special Christmas price, literature and Cleans- AT DECATUR, OCTOBER 12 ing diet with Acid forming food chart FREE. is making good progress after his re- ELDER W. -W. R. Lake, for 39 years Griscer, Box 638, Lodi, Calif. a foreign missionary and interned by cent operation. Friends may visit him at the Florence Crittendon Hospital Farm For Rent.—An 80 acre farm for the Japanese in Borneo during World share rent. Small four-room house. Four War II, will speak in both morning in Detroit. miles from town. One mile from country Elders Wentland, Hunter and Mr. school, but no church school less than 55 and afternoon sessions of the Union miles. Also need a tractor driver. Only ex- Meeting to be held October 12, at De- Cowin busily assisted in the Cedar Lake field day on Monday and the perienced and dependable parties need ap- catur, Michigan. Sabbath School 10 ply. Write H. W. Bass, Hillsboro, Wisconsin. A.M., Preaching 11:15 A.M., Mission Adelphian field day on Wednesday of last week. A total of around $4,000 Farm for Sale.,--80 acres, about 8 a. muck, Thrills 2:45 P.M. Church located on good for onions, carrots or celery, FA a. M40 (E. Delaware Ave.) This meet- was brought in by the two schools. marl pit (market for it), balance clay and Monday of this week found Elder ing is for believers in Cass and south sandy loam. House 7 rooms, 4 bedrooms. Wentland with the Battle Creek Acad- Electric lights, electric pump, good water, Van Buren counties, others will be emy in its field day. On Sabbath he phone, screened porch 8x24, new roof, slate welcomed. W. A. WESTERHOUT and Mrs. Wentland met with the folk siding. Barn 60x40, 15 stanchions, but room District Superintendent for 30 head, 100 tons hay, and water in at Hastings. barn. Granary, 2 car garage. Located 4 miles NEWS NOTES Among those who are on short va- south Fremont (church and church school) THE RESULTS of the evangelistic ef- cations from the office at this time will 7 miles from Newago, 2 miles to store. Call fort at Jackson are encouraging. be found Elder T. G. Bunch, Mrs. Sunday afternoon. W. J. Robinson, Route 4, Brother Forquer brings back the re- Marjorie Rey who has been visiting Fremont, Mich. port that cottage meetings are to be her daughter and granddaughter at held all over the city in place of the Bethel Academy, and Miss Edith Sunset Table general prayer meeting. Much good Shepard. The latter has spent some October 11, 1946 will come from these small groups time in Colorado and is now in Cali- fornia visiting her brothers. She will Indianapolis C 5:12 Springfield C 5:26 meeting together we are sure. Chicago C 5:16 Detroit E 5:58 Miss Gertrude Dyer is filling the be returning from a much needed va- Madison C 5:23 Lansing E 6:03 vacancy created in the Treasury De- cation around the 15th of October. C—Central Time E—Eastern Time 8 LAKE UNION HERALD

BOUNTIFUL HARVEST creasing power and unity of labor, has day high prices were paid for the (Continued from page 1) set them to thinking 'serious thoughts commodities gathered. All said it was regarding problems of the present and the best field day in the memory of Our Times to their office, and the re- the crisis sure to come in the near Cicero. sults he experienced were beyond even future. Only a glimpse can be given of the his most optimistic expectations. Two "These should be the first to hear the field day held at Adelphian Acadeni men gave him $100 donations and a call." C. 0. L., p. 229. on Wednesday, September 25. The third gave a bona fide promise for the academy reported $1,563.82 for their same amount. From another he re- To bring the program to tangible day's effort. We have not learned more ceived a $60 offering, another gave facts, we quote the. following figures. of the details. $50, two gave offerings of $25 each, In the Lake Union there are 69,380 We commend all three of these in- and seven contributed an average of persons with incomes of $50,000 or stitutions for the fine part they have $10 each. That is an excellent aver- more. What can' we as church mem- played in the Ingathering this year. age from a total of only twenty five bers do to warn and win these leaders The sum of $5,501.49 reported for a prospects! The financial gain was of men, these "kings 'of commerce?" three days' effort on the part cf our In a later issue of the LAKE UNION helpful to our mission program, but youth is worthy of commendation. If the fact that he had special prayer HERALD a definite plan will be pre- the Lord permits these workers to with eight of these men was much sented. have a larger part in His organized more important. "WITH SUCH AN ARMY" work they will know how to engende- that enthusiasm of which the work "These Should Be the First" OUR ACADEMIES are still the finest of educational institutions for our of God is in need. . "The greatest men of the earth arc not boys and girls. The incentives for H. K. HALLADAY beyond the power of a wonder working God." Volume 6, p. 82. life's service are warm and glowing in the hearts of our own youth. The VETERANS, IT IS NOT TOO LATE "There are many wealthy men who are world is in need of this type of un- As YOU know so well, many a cam- susceptible to the influences and impressions of the gospel message, and who, when the stinted 'and willing service. paign has been lost because supplies Bible, and the Bible alone, is presented to This active missionary zeal was were delayed or supporting troops did them as the expositor of Christian faith shown recently in connection with not arrive on schedule. The hour and practice, will be moved by the spirit of three special days—those of September seemed right, victory was assured, God to open doors for the advancement of 23, 24 and 25. On Monday, Septem- but something happened beyond the the gospel." Volume 9, p. 114. ber 23, the student and faculty 'body power of the men on the spot to "The messenger of God is ever to bear of Cedar Lake Academy held their change. in mind that the universe of heaven has annual Ingathering field day. Nearly Herculean labors, astronomical costs long been waiting to co-operate with the human agents in this work which has been two-hundred people left in some thirty and persistent checking had their shunned and neglected." Work for the cars to work the surounding cities places, but the whole effort for vic- Higher Classes. and towns. Most 'of these had been tory had to synchronize in all its parts. worked by local churches last spring, Wherein some member of the vast IT is a challenging thought to realize but the school was very optimistic armed host dallied or mutinied there that all heaven is waiting to assist in about results. The student body set the cause was weakened. For the loss a concerted effort along this line. $2,400 as their day's objective. This of a tire a rider could be lost, and There are in the United States ap- was actually $1,000 more than the goal with him the war, but to win he must proximately 500,000 individuals who of the Cedar Lake church. They gath- be in his place, and on time. are classed as being in the upper ered in the chapel about 8:00, and by Despite the unusual efforts of the brackets of wealth. Above the middle the time instructions were given ant schools and colleges to accommodate class but below this group are other papers distributed, the clouds let go all veterans, the way to an education millions who are comfortably situated. their torrents of rain. Many didn't for some may seem to be as effectively They are also beyond the reach of or- get a good start until 10:00. Between blocked as if by a great pill box dinary means. Many of these individu- showers and sprinkles all day, the stu- manned by a cunning enemy. It may als are hungering and thirsting for dents came home with triumph that appear to be too late even to try, but salvation. Very little is being done for evening. When the results were so long as there is life, it's never too them and less has been done. Com- counted that night $2,336.63 had been late. pared to their number, very few go to secured with a few business donations Maturity and a more thoroughly any church. According to recent sta- yet to be received which will put the established purpose will work on the tistics a larger percentage of them lis- total in excess of $2,400. side of the ambitious and resolute. ten to religious radio 'broadcasts, how- On Tuesday following, the Indiana Youth was an essential factor in war, ever, than any other group. Like Academy at Cicero, Indiana, held their but manhood with all its strength Nicodemus, they approach religion field day. With some one-hundred and and resources is needed for life's re- privately, and they are silent on that fifty participating $1,501.04 was re- alities and the completion of the world subject. ported that evening as the result of gcspel task. A preparation delayed but Fellow church members, now is the their day's effort. From all reports the completed is infinitely better than time to bring the message to thes-. night's meeting following the field none. It is definitely not too late to influential men. The world-wide eco- day was most interesting. At the auc- start now. W. HOMER TEESDALE, nomic situation, together with the in- tion which was held at the close of the Gen. Conf. Home Study Institute