EDUCATION SPECIAL

"EDUCATE FOR ETERNITY

" With such an army of workers as our youth, rightly trained, might furnish, how soon the message . . . might be carried to the whole world ! "

Youth of the Northern European Division for whom Christian education must be provided. NORTHERN LIGHT

HE TERM "education" in common use to be wayward and indifferent to the things T has taken a narrow meaning of a Educate for God of God. It is at this period of life that certain scholastic achievement. The Oxford the secondary school and the boarding Dictionary defines education as, "Bringing By J. Alfred Simonsen school become a power for God. The up (of the young); development of char- Division Educational Secretary participation in morning and evening acter or mental powers." This is a very devotions, the associations in Bible classes, the close friendship of others with the satisfactory explanation of the best in community organization takes an interest secular education, but for the Christian same interests and aspirations become an in its child members to provide further influence that develops spiritual power it is not enough. training. "Our ideas of education take too narrow and strength of character. and too low a range.... True education The church has a special work to do in Young people who attend non-Adventist means more than the pursual of a certain educating and training its children that schools through adolescence rarely find course of study. It means more than a they may not, in attending school or in their way into the Christian college to preparation for the life that now is. It has any other association, be influenced by prepare for active work in the cause of to do with the whole being, and with the those of corrupt habits.... Wherever there God. The entire church membership whole period of existence possible to man. are a few Sabbath-keepers, the parents should be cognizant of this fact : "If ever It is the harmonious development of the should unite in providing a place for a we are to work in earnest, it is now. The physical, the mental, and the spiritual day school where their children and enemy is pressing in on all sides, like a powers."—Education, page 13. youth can be instructed."—Counsels to flood. Only the power of God can save The wisdom of Solomon in Proverbs Teachers, pages 173, 174. our children from being swept away by 9 : 10 gives meaning to Christian educa- "If there are some who should have the the tide of evil. The responsibility resting tion : "The fear of the Lord is the begin- benefit of the school, but who cannot upon parents, teachers, and churchmem- ning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the pay full price for their tuition, let the be"s, to do their part in co-operating with holy is understanding." True education is churches show their liberality by helping God, is greater than words can express."— a Christ-centred culture and development. them."—Ibid., page 69. Counsels to Teachers, page 166. Properly conducted church schools will There is danger that some parents The Home Is the First School do much to promote an interest in the and youth may have a wrong conception "In His wisdom the Lord has decreed church throughout the community. The of the scholastic standards of the church that the family shall be the greatest of all children who are receiving a Christian seondary school. Therefore they seek educational agencies. It is in the home education will witness for Christ. Their schools reputed to have a high record in that the education of the child is to begin. life and example will testify of their train- student achievement. This is not a Here is his first school. Here, with his ing. correct conclusion. "When the Bible is parents as instructors, he is to learn the Some may reason that they cannot made the Guide and Counsellor, it exerts lessons that are to guide him throughout afford to send the child to church school, an ennobling influence upon the mind. Its life—lessons of respect, obedience, rever- but will plan to send him to the secondary study more than any other will refine ence, self-control." (Counsels to Teachers, school. This reasoning is too often disas- and elevate. It will enlarge the mind of the page 107). It has always been the Lord's trous. The child, if sent to the secular candid student, endowing it with new plan for the home to lay a' true, basic, school, has made his friends there. He impulses and fresh vigour. It will give spiritual foundation in the life of every has become a part of a new community greater efficiency to the faculties by bring- child. In Moses' exhortation to the children and his interests are centred there. The ing them in contact with grand, far- of Israel we read : "Now these are the sports, the entertainment, and the social reaching truths."—Ibid., page 396. commandments, the statutes, and the judg- influences tend to alienate him from the 'We cannot afford to separate spiritual ments, which the Lord your God com- church-conducted secondary school. When from intellectual training. Well may par- manded to teach you, ... and thou shalt he is ready to be enrolled he rebels at the ents dread intellectual greatness far their teach them diligently unto thy children, thought and he finds himself at a disad- children, unless it is balanced by a know- and shalt talk of them when thou sittest vantage to begin, and may not adjust him- ledge of God and His ways. This lies at in thine house, and when thou walkest by self to the new environment. the foundation of all true knowledge. In the way, and when thou liest down. and The child that has attended the church the place of unsanctified rivalry for earthly when thou risest up." Deut. 6: 1, 7. school naturally and willingly transfers honour. let it be the highest ambition of The Christian's home with its family to the secondary school. ^ur students to go forth from their school altar, with morning and evening periods life as missionaries for God, educators who for worship, the habit of grace before The Middle School will teach what they have learned.... They every meal, and a consistent life in har- will do a work in the world that not all The average child reaches the middle mony with the Christian profession of the the powers of evil can counteract."—Ibid., or secondary school level in his early parent, will exert a lasting influence and page 167. enduring impression on the life of the adolescence. These are the critical years child. in his life. Associations and friendships The boarding or secondary school are formed that are lasting. Habits become stands as a city of refuge for our youth. The Primary or Elementary Church School established, life careers are envisioned- and Parents, desirous of the protection and The Christian parent has brought un parental guidance is not sought. The youth guidance affo-ded the youth in these the child to appreciate the Sabbath school begin to choose their own ways. Even those schools. should make every effort to enrol and the church. The child is now a part who have had the best home training and their boys or girls in one of the many of the larger group, Here the church as a church school privileges are often tempted (Continued on page 15.) (Pap Two] NORTHERN LIGHT NEWBOLD SENIOR COLLEGE

The College with its seventy acres of grounds is situated in the village of Binfield near Bracknell between Windsor and Reading amid the beautiful countryside of the royal county of Berkshire, thirty miles from London. gY Greetings to the youth of the Northern well unite on Newbold as the centre where European Division: As I arrived at New- their promising youth could spend one or bold as recently as September 10th, it is two years finishing their college work and fitting only that I should convey a message giving special attention to the improve- of good courage and optimism concerning ment of both spoken and written English. the outlook for the future of Newbold A considerable number are already doing Missionary College. I have been delighted this and we believe that the interest can with its beautiful location and with the be greatly increased. splendid spirit of both faculty and stud- Having given consideration to the many ents as they have assembled for the work potential sources of student support from of a new school year. the Northern European Division and the The enrolment at the present time other divisions on the Continent, and approaches the capacity of the plant having studied carefully the limitations of in its housing, boarding, and classroom the present plant, the College Board has facilities. However, with the new plans for already taken steps, looking toward the developing several four-year college curri- expansion of classroom facilities and the cula, and for introduc'ng new avenues of establishment of suitable industries. The t-aininR that will meet the varying needs College is pointed in its growth toward a-id aptitudes of our youth, the number an all-round balanced development that F young people seeking admittance to is in accord with the pattern of the Spirit Newbold College w'll be greatly increased. of prophecy. A large constituency in the Northern Newbold has done an important work European Division awaits the enlargement through many years. Her graduates are of field and institutional facilities that will serving in many lands both at home and both prepare the youth for active partici- abroad. Let us believe that with a rapidly pation in denominationally directed enter- increasing constituency, a much greater prises and provide openings in our work work lies just ahead. Let us rally with our for tho-e who are ready for service. means to support the just needs of the Since the English language is widely institution and with the spirit of loyalty snoken around the world, it would seem and co-operation to encourage every youth that all of the European divisions could Dr. and Mrs. W. I. Smith of college age to avail himself of the [Page Three] NORTHERN LIGHT opportunities provided at Newbold. May ted purpose of giving the Gospel to the underlies all true service. It is easy to our college youth of the Northern Euro- world in this generation is the noblest recognize the voice of the Lord in this pean Division lift up their eyes and aspire that can appeal to any human being." advice, counselling us to choose the best, to make ready for some part in the finish- —Education, page 262. the only way. ing work of God, for "the heaven-appoin- W. I. SMITH. Later we had the opportunity of hearing from J. A. Simonsen, W. W. Armstrong, G. A. Lindsay, and again from A. F. Tarr. These talks provided a nicely balanced The 1954-55 College Year Opens programme of spiritual food, exhortation, counsel, and information concerning the By J. D. Brailsford plans for further development of the College. A. F. Tarr spoke concerning the HE COMMENCEMENT of the 1954-55 but with the weight of a lifetime of love of school, W. W. Armstrong spoke T academic year was one to which all experience. of the love of the Lord and its all im- interested in Newbold Senior College had In order to arrive here for the opening portant place in our school life. G. A. been looking forward with keen interest. of the College year, Dr. Smith had had Lindsay spoke of the love of the work. On the evening of September 15th the to travel by plane and this for the first Newbold, he said, is a place of God's school family assembled in the chapel to time in his life. We could thus under- planting to which young men and women witness the official opening of the new stand the admiration he expressed for have come to fit themselves for a place of session. the pilot who brought him safely across usefulness in the cause we love so well. The presence of so many of the members the Atlantic. Apparently on this route it is This is a college in the making which of the Division Committee and the British the custom to hand the passengers a map the students, faculty, and president and Union Committee proves their keen inter- with which to follow the course of the other members of the Board will remember est in the progress of the work of senior journey while there is land in view. Youth, continually in prayer. And so the year education in the Northern European he said, is the time when we must set 1954-55 began and we set out in a spirit Division, and the importance which they life's course. We too have a map from of earnestness and gratitude. attach to the development of our training which we can choose the path to safety at centre is further evidenced by the great each of the vital turning points represented THE PRICE OF WISDOM efforts put forth to secure the best possible by such questions as : How long shall I staff. stay at school? Shall I be a Christian? "It cannot be gotten for gold, Those who took their places on the What occupation shall I follow? Who Neither shall silver be weighed for the platform were : A. F. Tarr, Division presi- shall be my life's partner? What am I to price thereof dent and chairman of the College Board; become? We heard that our stay at school It cannot be valued with gold of Ophir, J. A. Simonsen, Division Educational is to fit us for the proper discharge of With the precious onyx, or the sapphire. secretary; G. A. Lindsay, Division trea- life's responsibilities; if we choose wis- The gold and the crystal cannot equal it; surer; G. D. King, Division Publishing dom's ways, they are the ways of pleasant- And the exchange of it shall not be for secretary; E. W. Pedersen, Division Home ness and all her paths are peace. We are jewels of fine gold. Missionary secretary; W. W. Armstrong, told to do our best in the work that lies No mention shall be made of coral, or of British Union Conference president and nearest and that fame and money are pearls; vice-chairman of the College Board; and transient, position and power unsatisfying. For the price of wisdom is above rubies." N. H. Knight, Union treasurer. There was Character alone endures. Unselfishness Job 28:15-18. also welcomed onto the platform, Alvin G. Munson, assistant secretary-treasurer of the Pacific Union Conference, who was visiting the College while passing through London. A. F. Tarr, opening the proceedings, very pleasantly introduced each member Students from of the teaching staff and, of course, particularly welcomed the newcomers : West Africa and G. D. Keough, our veteran and beloved Ethiopia regis- missionary and teacher who has returned tering for the new to us from his labours in the Middle East; school year. V. N. Olsen. from Denmark; A. J. Wood- Seated are Dr. field and Myrna Dorland from Stanbor- Schuil, J. Wogu, ough Park; Irene King from the London Menbere Tadessa, office of ESDA and last but not least our and Pastor Olsen. new president, Dr. W. I. Smith, who though not previously well known to us in Great Britain has already found en- trance to our hearts. We were all looking forward to hearing him speak and this he did in a quiet and unassuming way [Page Pour]

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Newbold Missionary College Faculty : F. Wood, Preceptor, Bible ; A. J. _Woodfield, B.A., English ; M. Dorland, B.A., History; J. D. Brailsford, B.Sc., A.M.I.E.E., Science, Mathematics ; E. B. Phillips, B.D., M.Th., Dipl. of Ed., Biblical Languages ; G. Keough, Bible History; W. I. Smith, Principal, M.Sc., Ed.D., Education; N. Olsen, M.A., B.D., Theology; P. P. Schuil, B.A., Ph.D., Language, Registrar; A. W. Lethbridge, Business Manager; Dora E. Watson, Preceptress, Bible; I. King, A.A.S.A., A.C.I.S., Commercial Sub- jects ; R. W. Scan-, L.T.C.L., Music. THE SENIOR MINISTERIAL COURSE

HE QUESTION is often asked by students He has sent. Pastor V. N. Olsen, for in- tion should also be taught by Pastor T of our colleges in the various countries stance, has with his M.A. the B.D. of the Keough, who has made a special study of of the Northern European Division, Theological Seminary at Washington, these two prophetic works. The centre "What does the Senior College of the D.C., the highest preparation in his field thought in all Pastor Keough's teachings is Division offer us?" The real answer to which the movement can offer; and he the revelation of God in Christ. such a question can only be: "Come and combines with this specialized and In his exposition of the Epistles of the see." It is only as one experiences the systematized knowledge an experience in New Testament, Pastor Olsen conducts pleasure of advanced study that one can evangelism which comes of many years of his class through a verse by verse exam- realize what is meant by it : the exploring successful public work within our Divi- ination of the epistles to the Romans, the of new depths; the opening up of broader sion. Galatians, and the Ephesians, placing the vistas in the subjects dear to the worker Pastor G. D. Keough, to mention an- main emphasis on the themes of Grace for God; the discovery of more effective other senior Bible teacher, has a know- and Law. In these, as well as in all the methods of presenting the message; and ledge of Bible lands equalled by very few, other epistles, special emphasis is placed not least, the preparation for a lifetime of having spent thirty-four years in patient on verses which seem difficult to har- continual, systematic research. In this work for the souls of Arabic-speaking monize with the doctrines of our move- article we can only hope to indicate peoples in the Near East. A course in ment. The problems of modern higher briefly some of the aspects of senior college Ancient History or Old Testament Pro- criticism are faced in detail. In the careful work. phets with Pastor Keough makes the examination of the epistles, different Now, if a school is to guide its students nations of old live again in one's imagina- methods of exegesis are disclosed, and into a more profound study of the liter- tion; the historical places in Egypt and discussed, and students are required to ature of the Christian faith and a broader Palestine become almost as familiar as if show their ability, in special assignments, knowledge of the ways in which great we ourselves had seen them; and the age- not only to apply these but also to exercise men and women of God have won souls, worn customs and traditions of the present their own exegetical powers. To get the the first requirement is that it should be inhabitants of Near Eastern lands are best of this study, a knowledge of Greek staffed with teachers who have devoted found to throw precious light on many is essential. Not only the terms and their lives to the acquisition of such know- an incident in Bible history, many a synonyms used by the original authors, ledge and experience in the theory and figure of speech used by the prophets. but also the rules of Greek syntax are practice of ministerial work. Newbold is Against the background of these two sub- shown to be a valuable aid to the under- grateful to God for the labourers whom jects, it is fitting that Daniel and Revela- standing of theological concepts such as [Page Five] NORTHERN LIGHT

o: working and results. These, together with copies of all the material used in tne various campaigns, are analyzed and comparel Basic evangelistic techniques are studied. Closely allied to this more practical work is the study of the fundamental principles governing the construction and delivery of sermons. The most important aim of this course is to teach the pro- spective preacher how to make each sermon Christ-centred. The underlying principles of persuasive preaching are stressed, examples being taken from the sermons of great master preachers. The student is required to find out from a study of the lite and work of great men, as well as an analysis of their sermons, what kind o2 appeal each used and what was the secret of their success. The work of the Bible instructor is dealt with in Personal Evangelism. In working out Bible studies the student must learn how to meet the general excuses for not accepting Christ or following the Women students always find a warm welcome doctrines of the church. Here, too, personal Students from the East Nordic Union. from Mrs. Watson their preceptress. contact with Bible instructors in London and other towns makes the study decisions both in public preaching and in divinity, justification, sanctification, con- thoroughly practical. The general prin- personal work in the homes, are taught. version, covenant. ciples of modern psychology and coun- In this way advantage is taken of the In Systematic Theology the principal selling are made clear in the basis of experiences gained and recorded by some doctrines of the Christian church are made actual case-work experience. Students are of the most successful evangelists and the object of a thorough study. In some required to seek- personal acquaintance Bible instructors in our movement. cases the history of a doctrine is traced with men and women in leading positions The history of the work of the Spirit back to New Testament times; for instance, in other denominations and bring to the of prophecy from the fall of man to the that of the Sabbath, Law, Grace, Baptism, class reports of interviews and observa- second coming of Christ forms an intro- and the Trinity, and the background from tions of Dorcas work, house and hospital duction to the study of the work of Mrs. which changes in these concepts have visitation, and similar social work. As E. G. White. Terms are defined, and the emerged is illuminated. For this course a regards the work of instructing people in biblical doctrine of the Spirit of prophecy general knowledge of Church History the Advent faith, methods of securing is paired with the records of the operation is valuable. of the Spirit in past and present eras. The The practical side of the preparation life and work of Mrs. White as read in for the ministry is divided into Public her Life Sketches form the background to Evangelism, Personal Evangelism, and the study of her contributions to the Pastoralism, besides the semi-theoretical teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist subjects, Speech, Homiletics, and Music. denomination. The student is made A particular feature of these studies at acquainted with the main objections Newbold College is the opportunity to do raised against the writings of Mrs. White, field work and the personal contact with and shown how to meet these. Special experienced workers in the field. The cam- unpublished material obtained from the paigns at the New Gallery in London are General Conference is discussed. The his- followed both directly and indirectly. That tory and significance of each of Mrs. is, besides attending public lectures and White's books are taken full account of. meetings in which the evangelist instructs The study of Greek and Hebrew at his workers, there is a week-by-week Newbold College has for its object the study of the progress of the work in Lon- better understanding and appreciation of don. An opportunity is given to see the the Word of God. It is true that the Bible filing system in use. Each student remains is, of all great works of literature, the most in contact by correspondence with some readily translatable; the way of salvation other evangelist of his own choice who is can be understood from even the poorest conducting a campaign in Britain, obtain- version. But the earnest Christian will ing from him, as the effort proceeds, long to be able to read the Scriptures complete information regarding methods A peep into the Commercial Department. in the language in which they were [Page Six] NORTHERN LIGHT written; abiliiy to do so not only gives HISTORICAL walls and towers form a silhouette more heightened enjoyment Trorn their study, striking even than that of Newbold itself. but also gn.e., power and confidence in SURROUNDINGS OF By grace of Her Majesty the Queen, cer- tneir e,xposit.on. Surely our ministers, tain parts of the castle and grounds are believing anu proclaiming tne wonderiul NEWBOLD open to the public, and throngs of sight- message, should be tufty equipped seers take advantage of this favour to visit linguistically to explain sucn doctrines as By E. B. Phillips St. George's Chapel, a majestic edifice tne state of the dead, that even - classical where the banners of the Knights of the scholars will acknowledge the truth. Our EWBOLD, the senior college of the Garter are displayed; the Round Tower, teacher of this subject, Pastor E. B. Phil- N Northern European Division, is loca- with its countless toilsome steps, and the lips, has the highest qualifications for tins ted in the beautiful countryside of Berk- magnificent view to be gained from its task and a -very intimate knowledge of the shire, England. Within a radius of a few summit; the State Apartments; and the Old and New Testaments in the original miles are to be found a number of places Queen's Dollshouse. Windsor Forest ex- languages. of historical interest. Alexander Pope, the tends for miles around the castle, in park- Science is Spoken of by Sister White early eighteenth-century poet, famous for like loveliness and charm. as both the handmaid of religion and his Essay on Man, lived hereabouts: in Other notable places within easy reach tiie chariot of the devil. Now we prefer fact one of the estates belonging to the of our College are: Eton School, foremost the more animate representation, but there College is still called "Popeswood," a of England's "Public Schools," just across is no doubt that modem science has certain tree in the grounds was long the river from Windsor; the village of become a vehicle for destruction of faith. pointed out as a favourite resort of the Stoke Poges and the churchyard where No senior college can therefore afford to poet. Thomas Gray composed his Elegy, be without a representative who while One of the most important landmarks of esteemed by many to be the finest poem in being able to interpret the language of English history is the Magna Carta, 1215. the English language: science can set before the students the information they require to combat false teaching and lead men and women to trust in the Word of God. At Newbold we attempt to do this in the Christian Evi- dences class. There is another branch of our work Students in this which is related to pure science and that group come from is the science of Health. We have therefore West Africa, Ethio- a Health Principles class, the function of pia, Jamaica, Sara- which is to study the light that has been wak and the Near given on this subject through Sister White and rationalize it in the minds of East. the students so that instead of its appear- ing obscure, the practical application of this instruction can be seen to play a vital part in our evangelistic programme. Mention has been made in another article of the work done at Newbold in teaching English to foreign students. It was then that the barons forced King The curfew tolls the knell of parting day, This forms an integral part of the winter John, reputed the worst of England's The lowing herd winds slowly o'er the lea; programme as well as the summer. The kings, to sign an agreement to share the The ploughman homeward plods his staff of Newbold includes people who have government with representatives of the weary way, worked in almost every country in the peers and people. Although John "Lack- And leaves the world to darkness and to Division and are fully acquainted with land" tore up this charter shortly after me. most of its languages. Thus when English signing it, the document is rightly famed is taught the teacher knows what kind of as the beginning of Parliaments. The Act Hampton Court, renowned for its asso- peculiar difficulties each student has be- of "Habeas Corpus" had its origin then. ciations with Cardinal Wolsey, Henry cause of the linguistic background from Runnymede, the island in the Thames the Eighth (and his six wives), is some- which he comes. where the barons met their king, is only what further afield. In another direction The students and teachers of Newbold ten miles or so from Newbold. one can visit the humble meeting-place College have unique opportunities of Windsor Castle, known to all as the where George Fox used to worship, and hearing addresses by the officers of the country residence of the British monarch, the nearby barn, reputed to be built of the General Conference. One of the syste- stands on a strategic spot in an angle of timbers which had gone to make the matically arranged features of the College the Thames, a dozen miles away from our "Mayflower." curriculum is lectures in class as well as College. William the Conqueror chose Altogether, the country surrounding speeches in chapel by such visitors from the location for the erection of a fortress. Newbold is exceptionally rich in historic the world fields and the denominational The present-day Castle has had a romantic interest, and several days may profitably be headquarters. history; today it attracts thousands of spent in exploring these memories of REGISTRATION COMMITTEE. visitors from all parts of the world. The Old England's fame. [Page Seven] IstORTH- tRisT LIGHT .

The Friday morning community, singing nour, at wretch many or Britain's most neautinu ,oak songs are learned, is a iavourite period in the weeks work. Aitnough half of our enrolment is non- _ wyentist, the summer course- has a tximitely Adventist atmosphere. This last summer there were about thirty non- Adventists in regular attendance at evening worships, all Sabbath -and iviV meetings, and also tne regular Bibie Stuay nour hetu each Tuesday morning as a part of the summer course. None or these religious meetings or classes are compulsory but the majority of students prefer to attend them. "ine fruits or the summer's work are gratifying in more ways than one. New- bold College is authothed by Pitmans Institute to hold their examinations in English for foreigners, and most -of our visitors finish their course by taking one NEWBOLD SUMMER SCHOOL- of the Pitman examinations, either elemen- tary, intermediate, or advanced. Most of LREADY in the period between the takes the classes in rotation in reading those who entered passed, fourteen of them A two world wars Newbold had become aloud for sentence accent; a third deals at advanced level. But there are results famous as a centre for the study of the • with the idiomatic aspect of English; and of the summer's associations whiCh we English language. That "famous" is actu- yet another makes it his business to believe will be more far-reaching and ally no exaggeration is confirmed today by encourage each student to join in conversa- enduring than these. We have the 'assur- the warmth with which our College is tion. ance from our guests that their interest recommended throughout the f r e e This matter of actual practice in speak- in attending our meetings has by no countries of Europe and many other parts ing is so important that it has been made means, been restricted to their desire to of the world as the best place at which to the object of special organization. Once hear English spoken. With few excep- learn English. These recommendations are a week a conversazione is held at which tions they gave willing and generous given, not only by former students of the teachers and their wives join with our expressions to their appreciation of the Newbold, not only by Seventh-day Adven- Continental friends in carefree conversa- Services and Bible themes unfolded. tists, but also by private teachers and tion around little tables in the College The worships and MV meetings university professors who have never been lounge. These are pleasant occasions that conducted by young people, students on the College estate but have found out one does not easily forget. There is music of Newbold College spending the summer by experience that those of their pupils and singing, games promoting thought here in order to earn_ their fees for the who have been here have made good pro- in English and, above all, plenty of merry autumn session of the Ministerial College, gress in their English and have returned talk, talk, talk. The Newbold MV Society made a deep impression upon non-Adven7 to their home towns with glowing accounts brightens the summer school with several tists. It was something new for them to see of their stay in Berkshire. social evenings held in the beautiful gar- young people witnessing with such earnest- Each summer the whole attention of the dens of the College. ness and boldness and eloquence. Above all, College management and teaching staff People who come to England are keen our new friends told us that they were go- is directed toward receiving guests from not only to learn the English language but ing to find out where Adventists assembled abroad whose interest is in acquiring a also to get to know the people and their in their home districts in order to be sound knowledge of the English language. customs and see something of the country able to keep contact. with them and im- As a result of long experience four courses in which Britons have been living for prove their knowledge of the Bible and its have been worked out to meet the needs of hundreds of years. This aspect of the visit message for our time. Thus about thirty students at various stages of advancement, to England is taken care of on conducted young people have returned to, ten ranging from the beginner to the univer- trips to places of historical and scenic different countries with the personal con- sity graduate and teacher of English. The interest within 120 km. radius. These viction that Adventists are worth knowing. difficulties of language study are attacked expeditions are made once a week, and The most stirring tribute of all to the from every angle and it is very encourag- an explanatory talk is given at chapel hour power of the simple witness of the summer ing to see how they are overcome. There the preceding day, so that the students are school was the final testimony meeting, is plenty of reading and writing, of familiar both with the geographical posi- in which a number of non-Adventists course, and the constructions of the lan- tion and the historical background of their told of their thankfulness to God for guage are made clear in grammar lessons. objective, as well as many other details of what they had seen and heard at Newbold A specialist in pronunciation visits each interest, before setting out in their motor College and their determination to- live class once a week, using a tape recorder coaches. Another approach to the lore of a more consecrated, godly life. to make exercises effective; another teacher old England is made by means of song P. P. Salm.. [Page Eight]

NORTHERN LIGHT.: UNION PRESIDENTS WELCOME THE SENIOR COLLEGE

EAST NORDIC UNION are ready for advanced study may enter Denmark. More than one hundred young that road. Signs indicate that many are people enjoy the great privilege of being By C. Gidlund, President finding their way there already. Seven students there this year. A fine staff of students from our union are studying there teachers from Denmark and Norway exert URING past this year. That surely may be considered a their moulding and guiding influence D years many of very good beginning. there. our young people Concerning our school at Ekebyholm, We are also happy for the many young have gone from the four-year course of study now leads people who have continued their studies our Union to the to the "Real" examination. After that after having finished at Vejlefjord. United States of follows a two-year course, which to a Some have gone to universities and America f o r certain extent may be equivalent to the training centres in the homelands to take further edu- Junior College. There are, however, weak degrees valuable for their work as edu- cation in our de- points in the curriculum which we hope cators at home. Others have gone to nominational col- will be adjusted when the Division educa- America and taken their B.A. and MA leges. Unfortun- tional policy really gets under way. in our senior colleges and at the Seminary. ately some of As many as we have been able to employ them have never •••••••••••••••••••••,W.+1W,RW".••••••••••••••`1•••••••••••••••••• have returned and are doing a good work. returned and for The time demands a ministry well trained all of them it has been an expensive trip. WEST NORDIC UNION and well "spirited" for the task. It is therefore of great importance to us By Alf Lohne, President We are glad to know that plans are that the dream of a Senior College in our made for Newbold College to give a Division has become a reality. It is true A MAN w a s training equal to that given at our accredi- that many of us have wondered concern- "known for his ted colleges in the U.S.A. That may save ing the future of "this child" and it is sympathetic atti- some of the great expenses when our stud- certainly not without travail and anxiety tude to everybody. ents go across the ocean. that it has been born. He had something We warmly welcome the news of the We know that it has not been easy to good to say about enlarged staff at Newbold College, and find competent and well-qualified teachers all. "You might look forward to hearing more of the affili- for the College. Still a college does not even be able to ation plans to be worked out with one consist solely of good teachers. There must say a good word of the great Adventist educational institu- also be students. It is wonderful that our about the Devil," tions in America. young people from so many nations can a friend suggested. be brought together and merge so well 'Well," he an- into one unit. However, the Advent people swered, "I can at certainly have the right qualifications for least say that he is very active." BRITISH UNION bringing about such a League of Nations We surely feel that evil forces are hard for we all speak the same spiritual tongue. at work in these evil times. Men of great By W. W. Armstrong, The need for well educated workers is learning and influence are leading young President very great in our Union and especially people away from the straight paths of the when it comes to our ministerial evangel- Word, The "foolishness of God" and the rr HE British Un- ists. The local schools have done much, simple truths revealed in the Scriptures ion has before but it is not enough in these times. Now are looked upon with scorn. In our fields it the vision of it will be the great task of our educational it is hardly possible to find books on Christian educa- leaders to co-ordinate the schools through- geology, zoology, and botany that contain tion, but unfor- out the Division in such a manner that theories harmonizing with the first chapter tunately it is not the transfer to the Senior College can be of the Bible. Belief in the Creator and very far along the made as easy as possible for our students creation is hard to find among the edu- road to the reali- and without loss of time. Now the way cated classes. For such people there is no zation of this vis- is open for our young men and women foundation for obedience to the fourth ion. This can who wish to widen their knowledge and commandment. readily be under- gain a deeper understanding of the great- We certainly need our schools to which stood when it is ness and seriousness of our task. The times we can send our young people where known that we and the cause now put higher require- humble Christian teachers can turn their have only s i x ments on those who shall bring the Advent eyes and minds toward our Maker and church schools in this union, and one message to the world. It is therefore our our Redeemer. secondary school which is serving the Wat- hope that there will be a road from every In the West Nordic Union we are glad ford area. Establishing church schools in land within the Division leading to New- and happy for the splendid work done Great Britain is a real problem too in- bold Senior College and that many who by our teachers at Vejlefjord College in volved to explain in detail here, but we are [Page Nine] NORTHERN LIGHT

meeting it courageously, and with faith, in the ranks of the young people as they Our aim is that most of the students for we have a deep conviction as to the approach adult lite, but we believe such who finish studying at Ekebyholm and need and place or church schools. a boarding school would prevent this Toivonlinna shall have the opportunity Perhaps the saddest fact concerning our situation to a large extent. of continuing their studies in England for educational work is that very tew oi our Fifty and more years ago the call to one or two years. May our goal be that young people when they reach the vital enter the ministry was regarded by many our schools reach the standards that our years of fourteen to sixteen are receiving as an honoured one, and the minister was youth require so that instead of standing their education from Adventist teachers. usually accepted as an intellectual as well empty they may be filled with our Advent Our secondary school at Watford is a as a spiritual adviser to the people. Time youth preparing to supply the mission splendid one, and Pastor A. J. Woodfield has changed this somewhat, and with the fields with much-needed workers. is to be complimented on the fine work increase of knowledge and intensified being done for our boys and girls in atten- training for the professions, the minister is dance, but it is not a boarding school, and often regarded as a backnumber in educa- " Please, Sir, I Want to Be a consequently only the children of local tional matters. But this should not be so Christian " Adventist parents get their education in the ranks of the Adventist ministry. All here. One of our great needs is to convert our Gospel workers should be so educated By D. V. Cowin, Education this present school into a boarding acade- that they can meet confidently not only Secretary, West African Union my, so that boys and girls from all parts the average cross-section of the public, but of our union can be cared for up to the impress those who are specialists in their "PLEASE, S i r, age of sixteen, preparatory to their going own professions. may I ride with on to Newbold College. This project we It is because we have this vision of the you to Idah? I am plan to undertake during this quadren- standard the Adventist ministry should a student in a nium, if funds are available. Knowing attain that we welcome the progressive secondary school the difficulties involved in this conversion, plans now adopted for our Newbold and word has just we solicit an interest in your prayers for College. In Great Britian we heartily en- come that my its accomplishment. dorse and support the higher standard mother is near Many of our membership losses occur set for our ministry. death. I have no transport. Will you help me to reach her?" This was at Lo- From Educational Secretaries koja op the banks of the mighty Niger River and I was on RAISING the State-recognized examinations. As an my way by road from Awtun to Aba. My illustration I might mention that Hultafors route would take me through Idah and of OUR STANDARDS Sanitarium, which during past years has course my answer to that native boy was, By David Carlsson, Education trained nurses, now finds it difficult to "I will be happy to carry you along." recruit them because the course it offers Soon we were pushing along rapidly Secretary, East Nordic Union is not State-recognized. Ekebyholm has over the usual bush roads. Conversation had the same experience, but now that was not easy in that noisy "pick-up," TEN years 15 there is every prospect of being able to but the boy was troubled and wanted to not a long period offer the "Real" examination, the number talk. After a while, he asked, "Are you a in our chronology. of students has almost trebled. pastor?" "Yes," I said. His next question Yet much can Our youth demand good schools. If we was, "What church?" happen during cannot meet this need they will turn to Here was my unexpected chance to share that time. And the worldly schools. If this should happen my faith with a boy who was hungering this has been the to any great extent it would prove a for truth. We had one hundred miles to case during the catastrophe to our denomination, as the go. I talked most earnestly for I knew that past ten years. power of the worldly schools to lead youth all too soon our ways would part. I told In our union, away from the narrow path is greater him of the love of God and His plan to and more especi- now than ever before. It is necessary that save each one of us. ally in Sweden, all attend our own schools to prepare them Suddenly he stopped me and said, the yOuth's view for a place in that great mission work "Pastor, do you see these people? They of t h e school that Jesus has called us to do. are my people. This is my tribe. Notice system has undergone a noticeable change. Now that we have our own college at how carefully each one has arranged his They know that they need education. Newbold, we feel very gratified. To be hair and how clean the faces are. Do you Higher living standards demand better able to continue one's education at a see that they do not carry any loads on education and higher trade knowledge. In Christian college is an inestimable privi- their heads? This is because each one spite of the steadily increasing number lege. Our young people will also appreci- worships his own head as a god, in fact of schools, young people today have to ate the opportunity of studying English in each one worships himself as God and queue up in order to find a place in one a country where it is the mother tongue. since they say that gods cannot sin, there is of the institutions. Especially do they This will enable them to become very no sin. Is that the way it is in Christian- flock to those schools which offer them proficient in the English language. ity?" [Page Ten] NORTHERN LIGHT

I felt helpless in the face of that search- ing question from the mouth of that boy. And then from the fullness of my heart I poured out the whole of the Gospel story. I tried to make every word count. All too soon we reached the village of Idah, the end of our way together. We knelt down right there and prayed. When we arose he placed his hand in mine and said, "Please, Sir, I want to be a Christ- ian." It is for African boys and girls such Kuyera Training School, Ethiopia. as this and for our own church family that we urgently need our own Christ- centred programme of education in the OUR CHALLENGE TODAY form of primary, secondary, nursing By H. E. Davis, Education Secretary, Ethiopian Union training, and advanced schools. The impact of unbelievably rapid and HE greatest need lacing us here in its purpose it it had its full staff. At extensive developments throughout this T Ethiopia today is for trained Ethio- present the school is headed by Pastor field make it mandatory that certain pro- pians to rill places Of responsibility in tne Lester Rasmussen. He is assisted by Nor- ven workers be encouraged to go overseas already exisung work, and to take tne lead man Tew and three Ethiopian teachers, for higher education. It is preferable that in developing the new. The seriousness plus a complement of student teachers in these persons go to our own Division or this problem is augmented by rapidly the lower grades. Miss Gladys Martin, Senior College at Newbold, England. rising educational standards and the who has been away on leave has completed Their crying need is for an education cnallenging conditions. To find a solution her college work and will be returning for which will prepare them for better leader- to the dilemma, our training school has the next school year to lead out in the ship in all departments of our work. been established in Kuyera. teacher-training section of the institution. Fifty-five years of Seventh-day Adven- Kuyera is 150 miles south of Addis But still we urgently need more teachers tist missionary enterprise in West Africa Ababa in the province of Arussi, a very and help to strengthen and develop the has brought us to this present serious beautiful and scenic location. There is a high school through the twelth grade as state of affairs in which we plead for more large tract of land in conjunction with the time demands. Profitable industries and better educated workers. But the the training school which provides useful could and should be established if more present hunger for schooling has not al- employment for the students, as well as help were provided. How good it would be ways been as it is today even though giving excellent opportunities to teach if extra help from abroad could be with mission work began with a school. agriculture. Its location also affords excel- us for the new school year ! Even up to the year 1915 few people had lent opportunity to do evangelistic work The physical plant is being developed in any taste for education. Parents had to be among pagans and Moslems. a strong way. This year has seen the At the present time the high school, or coaxed and given "dashes" (gifts) in order completion of one European dwelling, the secondary section, is taking the students to attract their children into the schools. chapel, and the girls' dormitory. The They felt that they were doing the through the tenth grade according to chapel was recently inaugurated by a Week mission a great favour in allowing their American standards. After that the stu- of Prayer conducted by the writer. At children to attend the school. They pre- dents either go into our Nurses' Training present, two homes for the Ethiopian school at the Empress Zauditu Memorial ferred to send their slaves to school in- workers are under construction. Next year, Hospital or into the combination pastor- if funds permit, the plans are to build an stead of their own children. Twenty teacher training school for an additional pupils in a school was very good. But all administration building, another European two years. The current school year will dwelling, and more houses for the Ethio- of that is changed now and education is in come to an end on October 16th, and the great demand. pian workers. enrolment at present is nine students in That humble beginning of fifty-five the ninth grade, sixteen in the tenth grade, Before the training school can reach years ago has grown until today in 1954 and five in the training school section. its full strength we shall need some we have in our union 140 schools with Those in the last group will not complete college-trained Ethiopians to help in the 553 teachers and 15,871 pupils and these their training or take up their share of the high school section. There are some who figures are growing rapidly. There are burdens until 1955. One training class are almost ready for this training, and primary, middle, secondary, nursing, and consisting of twelve members has already they will be looking forward to attending training schools in the group doing a graduated and, with two exceptions, all Newbold Missionary College if circum- great work for God. are carrying heavy burdens and doing an stances permit. The entire Division should It is to these worthy ends that the excellent work. One is pioneering the work profit greatly and develop strongly as its committees lay long-range plans for high up in the mountains among a pagan College fulfills its purpose for which it the training of our youth and mature tribe, far removed from any of the creature was founded. workers so that the load of soul-winning comforts of life. But he is happy in his May God help us that through our and leadership responsibility may soon work which is being well received by the educational institutions we may soon have rest dependably upon the shoulders of true local people. an army of youth trained to help finish Seventh-day Adventists in this field. The training school could better serve the work. [Page Eleven]

NORTHERN LIGHT School Principals Prepare for Senior College their ancient and venerable traditions and their world-renowned centres or learning, we need an Adventist ministry or the very hignest education so that the cry of the angel in the &itish islands may echo and re-ecno. to the uttermost. ends of the commonwealth. What are we doing about this as we stand d.iviaeu irom eternity by only. a sew heeling moments e Tne Lord's people nave set their hand to the task, but to get the mighty ,men or learning we must start with the children and growing youths, training them diligently ana prayerfully for their great destiny. We have a handful of church- schools, but we heed them Multiplied again and again. Stanborough Park Secondary School We- have a secondary school, but we need to gather into it all the many gifted young people who have to get their General A Plea for the Work of Christian Certificate elseWhere. We have a. college, launched bravely and with vision and.faith Education in Great. Britain on - a- most --ambitious - programme of ex- BY A. J. Woodfield, Principal pansion; but we need more -and more young --people of -education and character WAS browsing lously painstaking band of scholars who to-fill it to -the I through one of set the seal of perfection on the work of - Our school -at Stanborough Park is being Elder F r o cm' s reformers and martyrs, of Tyndale, Cover- signally -blessed of God to- prepare it for fine volumes on dale, and others by their matchless trans- the pivotal part it will play in the swelling T h e Prophetic lation of the Authorized Version of the volume of -the loud cry. Today it trains Faith of o u r Bible. Never will it be known, this side our children- -and young people in the Fathers a f e w of the kingdom, what miracles of conver- immediate -vicinity of Watford and seeks weeks ago, renew- sion the work of these eminently learned to give them the vision of- further prepara- ing acquaintance ministers of Jesus Christ has brought tion at Newbold. It has been developed with some of the about. over the years - until it is now perfectly great reformers of And now we are on the brink of eter- organized for the intermediate role it the sixteenth cen- nity. Soon Messiah's great kingdom will should play in our denominational scheme tury. Mighty and grind to powder the kingdoms of this of education. But to get this organization lasting was the world. These are the days our Lord saw it has had to increase its numbers and work that God did through these holy men when He said: "Look on the fields already today it is teaching the truth- to -about of old, men whose names have come down white unto harvest, and pray the Lord of 200 non-Adventist children. This however, to us with such an aura of sanctity about the harvest to send forth reapers into His can never alone be its -true mission. It is them that we look on them as almost more harvest." Infinitely vaster and more wide- waiting to open its doors- to all our than earthly and on their work as beyond spread are the fields over which with young people in Britain to-direct them to repetition. I was struck, more vividly fainting hearts we look today than were our senior College for that' deep learning than ever before, as I read and pondered, the fields of the small world of the six- they .need for finishing a work that -shall with this fact : these great men were not teenth and seventeenth centuries. Greater eclipse and consummate the work of the simply born great, were not used of God even than the mighty Reformation that Reformation. It -is waiting to inspire in with such conspicuous certainty only be- shook Babylon on its ancient, deepest them a vision they can seldom get in cause they were saintly and devoted; but foundations must be the reverberations of other schools, that will so enthuse them were enabled to- do this work of reforma- the loud cry of the third angel. To make that they will want to live and train for tion so thoroughly because, in addition to that cry resound about the broad circle of no ,other purpose than that of preparing their consecration, zeal, devotion, and the earth we need consecrated ministers a people to meet their God. To -do-this, courage, they were mighty in the Scrip- of learning to cry aloud in voices that will we must convert our school into a board- tures; they were men who were the compel attention, not only for their over- ing academy, must - fill it with every ornament of their times for learning, and powering volume, but because of their Adventist youth of promise in our great who have in many cases left us a priceless authority and learning. Here in the con- country, and then pass them on to finish heritage of spiritual learning, So that they, gested islands of Britain, with their fifty- their course, workmen needing not to be being dead, yet speak today. Then in the two millions of souls in the home terri- ashamed, rightly and mightily dividing early seventeenth century came the maim- tories and the greatest city of all time, with the Word of truth. [Page Twelve] NORTHERN LIGHT

present middle school in order to prepare our students to enter the university. In spite of the economic sacrifices and the strenuous efforts required, I am sure that it will pay rich dividends and the Lord will abundantly bless the efforts. Let us remember that strong school work will certainly produce a strong church. During the past few years the enrolment in our Finland Mission School has been about one hundred, but this has increased to 117 this year. During the past three years we have had from three to ten students in the Seminary I class, which has offered only one year of study. Several seminary students have shown themselves to be good workers. One of them won Finland Mission School. (Toivonlinnan Kristillinen Opisto) nineteen souls to the truth last year. As a result of the influence of this Our School Work in Finland school, students have joined the church By H. Karstrom, each year. Last year eleven were baptized Principal and the year before, twelve. Our students TIRING t h e school. There are no church schools in in turn, have held evangelistic efforts and D eight weeks I these two countries so Adventist children have won souls into the truth. This year spent in t h e must go to the public schools for six or we are planning to begin regular meetings United States of seven years while they are between the in a nearby city in order that the seminary America this year ages of six and thirteen. Only then are students might get some practice in evan- as a delegate to they prepared to attend our own middle gelism. the General Con- school. This complete lack of elementary ference session, I church schools is a serious breach in our was led to under- school work. In spite of this, the four- CHRISTIAN EDUCATION stand that the year middle school has been a great IN THE WEST NORDIC strength of the blessing to our work here. Most of our Advent movement workers have attended these schools. Some UNION in America is of the graduates have received appoint- largely due to its ments in the conferences; others have con- By Axel Varmer, Principal well organized and extensive educational tinued their studies in our schools in programme. Because the Advent youth other countries. ROM the very can there go to our own schools from the In order to give our youth in Finland F beginning God kindergarten right up to college, they an education equal to that of the middle has revealed to become indeed rooted and grounded in the schools of the States, our intention has the Advent truth and the church. Thus it follows been to teach them the same subjects church that the that a strong educational system is bound as taught in these middle schools as well only proper and to produce a strong church. as our own biblical subjects. Although our true education is We in the Northern European Division school has not as yet been accredited as a a Christian educa- have much to learn from the strong pro- middle school by the Department of Edu- tion, and this can gramme in the States. We are glad that cation, those of our students who have only be obtained during the past few years energetic efforts desired to continue their studies at a in homes a n d have been made to build up and gradually higher level have been able to do so with- s^hools where strengthen our school work in our Divi- out an entrance examination. As a result Christ is t h e sion. The most important move has been m"re and more of our students have been master teacher the founding of a senior college at New- able to enter the universities in order to and His inspired Book the basis of all bold in England. This senior college has become physicians, teachers, etc., in our teaching. "The searching of all books of obviously an important mission to fill own country. philosophy and science cannot do for the as a centre of higher learning for the It would, however, be a wonderful mind and morals what the Bible can do Adventist youth of the Division as well privilege if our Finnish students could if it is studied and practised."—Funda- as of the other European divisions. This receive all their education in our own mentals of Christian Education, page 130. higher education will become more and schools until they are ready to enter the For this very purpose our schools were more important to our workers both in universities. In order to accomplish this, established, but closely connected with this the homelands and in the mission fields. the following steps ought to be taken: was the other pillar in our educational In Sweden and Finland our educational 1. Church schools must be founded at system, the training of our children and programme is centred in a four-year so- least in our larger churches. 2. Three more youth for the work of God. called "middle school" or secondary years of teaching must be added to our In the West Nordic Union we have [Page Thirteen] NORTHERN LIGHT

most capacity—from Norway 48, and from Denmark 62 students—a fine group of young people. The beginning of the school year has been very satisfactory in every aspect. Our children and youth have a right to obtain a true Christian education that will make them "useful, respected, and beloved members of society here, and have a moral fitness for the society of the pure and holy hereafter."—Fundamentals of Christian Education, page 67.

EKEBYHOLM SCHOOL By C. Gidlund, Acting Principal

SOME years ago there were many Danish Mission School (Vejlefjor d Hojskole), Daugaard, Denmark. who were aston- ished because we more than 150 evangelistic workers em- which the need is so great in such a time had put up such ployed by. the conferences. Practically as ours. a large school 100 per:cent of this working force has been Further we must plan and work to raise building at Ekeby- educated mainly in our own schools in the educational standard in our national holm for so few Denmark and Norway, where our educa- schools. An increasing number of our students. Some tional programme began as far back as young people are aiming at a professional were fully con- 1896. The first school-building was built in training as doctors, dentists, engineers, vinced that we Frederikshavn in order to serve the three nurses, and so on, and in order to keep had made a mis- Srandinavian countries. In 1909-10 a them as long as possible inside our own take. So it may Adolf Blomstedt new school building for Denmark and s-hools" we should raise our curriculum to seem with much Norway was erected in Skodsborg in con- the level of a "studentereksamen" which of what we plan, nection with the Sanitarium. In 1917 gives admission to the national univer- if we do not "prophesy," "dream dreams," we moved to Nxrum, and in 1929-30 c'ties. In Denmark we hope to materialize and "see visions." This year, when the Vejlefjord Training School was built on such an educational programme in the school opened, we had the pleasure of wel- the beautiful slopes of Vejle Fjord in Jut- near future. Then we can keep our coming 110 students to Ekebyholm—the land. In 1920 Norway bought the Onsrud children and youth in our own schools largest enrolment in the history of the property which served our youth in Nor- from the seventh to the nineteenth or school—and possibly we shall soon have to way for more than thirty years. twentieth year. ration student applications if the present In the beginning the curriculum was In closing we want to extend a very trend continues. We can accommodate only very limited; only a three-times six- cordial greeting to all our fellow teachers twenty-five more students and that is all. months' course was given to prospective in the Northern European Division. Again In the immediate future—maybe in 1955 ministerial workers. Later on it was this year Vejlefjord is filled to its ut- —we hope the State will allow us to offer raised to a four-times eight-months' course, and at the present time we have a four years' secondary course and two college classes. The development of our school programme in the West Nordic Union has been very slow, and an alto- gether too large number of our young Swedish Junior boys and girls have been forced to obtain College and a higher education in the schools of the Seminary (Ekeby- world, but now it s-ems that a new day holmsskolan), is dawning for the upbuilding of a Rimbo, Sweden. stronger and higher educational pro- gramme in our Division and union. With the establishment of a Senior College in England we have finally reached the point where we are able to give prospective workers a more thorough education for [Pdge Fouithen] NOR-THERN LIGHT the "Real" school examination. During the Pastor Adolf Blomstedt is the new now go to the Senior College at NeWbold. past three years our students have entered principal of Ekebyholm and two new In this country it has been a great for the examinations as private candidates. teachers have also been added to the staff. problem to increase our enrolment. Gradu- We are glad to report that they have- They are Ylermi Maattanen, M.A., who is ally our members are beginning to appre- passed with high marks. But the denom- also preceptor, and Per Ove Ohlsson, ciate Zandbergen and to make sacrifices inational goal for the school is still higher undergraduate in Arts. We feel sure these to send their youth to it. than this for its Advent youth and even will add great strength to the school. In spite of our many handicaps the for those coming from non-Adventist With this brief report we send greetings Lord has helped us. One of our students homes. to all our sister schools in our Division. who matriculated this year is now studying to be a teacher in our school. Our aim is to make Zandbergen a shining light illum- inating the farthest corners of this country of ours. May the Lord bless our efforts.

EDUCATE FOR GOD (Continued from page 2.) schools operated in the local or union conferences. From the middle schools and secondary schools the colleges draw their student bodies. The Senior College The Seventh-day Adventist College -is the recruiting station for consecrated, trained personnel to fill positions of responsibility and leadership throughout the Northern European Division. It is gratifying to know that Newbold Missionary College has become the senior college for this great Division of the world field. Plans are developing to have this college affiliated with one of the senior colleges in America to further strengthen the work offered and to give wider recog- nition to the attainment of the students. The College Board and the school admin- "OUD ZANDBERGEN" preparatory lessons. In the course of time istration are providing a college atmos- the necessity was felt to give our students phere, curricula, facilities, and training to Netherlands Junior College a thorough training to enable them to correspond to that offered in other senior Principal follow the theological course and also to colleges for the preparation of qualified By A. G. Schmutzler, attend lectures at the University. This workmen in the cause of God. The words involved our offering a secondary course of counsel from the pen of inspiration TT is a pleasure of five years, which we started under the are to be fulfilled at Newbold College: for me to report guidance of God. Though there are only "The knowledge essential to prepare a concerning o u r a few students who desire to matriculate, people to stand in the great day of God is Junior College; we have this term five secondary classes to be made the all-important theme. The u d Zandber- and three theological classes. students are to be fitted to serve God, gen." Eight years Up to the present our students have not only in this life, but in the future ago we opened been offered a two-year theological course, lire. The Lord requires that our schools our own school followed by one year of practical training shall fit students for the kingdom to which in this country under the guidance of a minister. They they are bound."—Ibid., page 540. to prepare young were then required to attend college for Courses in theology, Bible work, steno- men and women another year before graduating. graphy, book-keeping, business, and teach- to become useful During the past seven years twenty- ing are now offered. A well-trained, quali- instruments in the one persons have graduated, seventeen of fied faculty is giving excellent help to service of t h e whom are in the ministry now. Others students in the various departments. Lord. Looking back on these years, we are preparing for the medical work. Our Other activities and college projects can say that the Lord has greatly blessed women evangelists also graduated at our include the dairy, which provides an our work. Junior College. abundance of wholesome milk for the We started with a group of fifteen In the future, after two years' study school family; greenhouses, gardens, or- pupils, giving them the most necessary at the Junior College, our students will (Continued on back page.) [Page Fifteen] NORTHERN LI'GHT NOVEMBER, 1954

WEEK OF SACRIFICE indulgences which we know to be wrong. of trouble to worry a Scottish evangelist. These have disturbed us at times, and yet We have bought larger baskets for next AND we keep putting off the day when we plan week. ANNUAL OFFERING to make a complete suucnder. Shall we The Bishop of Iceland wrote me 2 not make that complete surrender during EVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS have reason personal letter wishing us God's richest the coming Week of Prayer—or right now blessing. L. MURDOCH. S to, be profoundly grateful for the before it begins? What unspeakable joy— blessings that have been theirs during and power—would come to our churches 1954. In none of the world divisions is and to our individual lives if this might this more true than in the Northern Euro- be so! We have all confidently expected EDUCATE FOR GOD pean Division. sometime to do this. Why not now? (Continued from page 15.) Amid strained international relation- We fervently believe that this twofold chards, and agricultural phases of the ships and much widespread preparations dedication—of our means and of our- farm that are rapidly being developed for war we have enjoyed another year of selves—would make this Week of Prayer a under capable leadership. tranquillity and peace. When in so many most momentous occasion and cause it to Students who desire to earn a part of countries religious liberty is so greatly become the greatest step toward God's their school expenses find avenues of restricted, we in the Northern European kingdom that as a church or as individuals employment in these activities. Study is Division have suffered no curtailment of we ever took. being given toward providing various our freedom to worship according to the May every worker and every member of crafts and vocations to supply additional dictates of our conscience. And in material the Northern European Division share in work and practical experience for students. things our membership has been blessed this blessed experience. A. F. TARR. Further announcements will be made to a greater degree than possibly ever through these columns. before. Employment has been plentiful, We solicit the interest of all parents and Sabbath privileges have never been ICELAND! and students in the Northern European more eaSily -secured than now. The mes- Division to look to Newbold Missionary sage, too, has made progress in all of our I College for college training and prepara- countries, both at home and in our foreign ESTERDAY afternoon at 2.30 p.m., Octo- tion to enter the work of God. These missions, and by the time that our records Y ber 7th, we had the premier showing times demand thoroughly trained men close for the year there will undoubtedly of the film, "I Beheld His Glory," in and women. This College is destined to be several thousand new members as fruit Reykjavik. There were almost a hundred becouie the source to supply labourers for for our labour for 1954. present in response to our invitations. The the "harvest fields." For all of the blessings enjoyed, and for Bishop of Iceland, the Minister of Educa- Let us join our forces to make it possible the abundant mercy that despite our tion, practically all the clergy and a large to educate all our youth for God through failures still continues to be ours, would it number of teachers including the radio His complete programme of Christian not be appropriate to bring an offering at announcer were in attendance. The radio education. the close of the coming Week of Prayer announcer gave a fine report of the film that will reflect the gratitude we feel for amongst the news items at 8 p.m. We what God has so generously done for us? think this indicates that we shall have a DIVISION DIRECTORY And in bringing this offering we are good beginning on Sunday, October 17th, providing an avenue whereby the blessings at 2.30 p.m. A. F. Tarr President we ourselves have enioyed shall be made II E. B. Rudge Secretary available also to others. October 18th. All seats were reserved for G. A. Lindsay Treasurer Every evidence about us indicates that our first meeting by Thursday, October Alf Kariman ... Auditor and Asst Treasurer the fruition of all our hopes—the coming 14th, and by Sunday, 17th, every seat was kingdom cannot now be far distant. The taken for our second meeting on October DEPARTMENTAL SECRETARIES work we still have to do must be done 24th. The people revealed a keen interest G. D. King ... Publishing, Press Relations, with the utmost urgency and earnestness, in the lecture entitled. "Christ the Central Radio, and Religious Liberty E. W. Pedersen Home Missionary and with all the resources at our command. Character of the Centuries." Pastor muli- and Temperance S,Irely the prophecies of the Bible and the Crudmundsson intern'-eted magnificently admonition of the Spirit of prophecy and every detail of the programme wa- T. A. Simonsen Education which through the years we have pro- r2r-iel. through without a hitch. exr•en- M. E. Lind Sabbath Srhonl a"d fessed to believe must now be sounding ti,at the four young ladies appointed to MissionarY V olon oer in our ears with almost deafening tones. receive the collection as the people left the EDITOR MRS. A. F. TARR and must make us realize that God hall were embarrassed because the baskets retwires more -of us today financially and were not large enough to hold the money NORTHERN LIGHT in every other way than ever He did They had to push the notes and coins into before. their pockets and do the best they could Published monthly as the Official Organ of And may it also be suggested that in while the money spilled over and rolled the Northern European Division of Seventh- day Adventists, 41 Hazel Gardens, Edgware, approaching this Week of Prayer we be onto the floor as the people crowded nast Middlesex, England. just as earnest and generous in placing them. The offering amounted to 100917 ourselves at God's disposal as we are in Kronur which is between £40 and £50 PRICE 3/- A YEAR the gifts we plan to make? There may, in English money. As you can imagine this Printed at The Stanborough Press Ltd., in the lives of some, still be habits and was not real trouble, at least, not the kind Watford, Herts., England.