SEPTEMBER 10, 1968 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR ®

THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR is a non- fiction weekly. It is published for young adults who are capable of asking sincere questions, and who seek to know the counsels of Scripture. Its contents are U.S. Congressman From chosen to serve readers who want to reach maturity—spiritually, socially, in- tellectually, and physically. Its staff holds that God is man's heavenly Fa- ther; that Jesus is man's Saviour; that genuine Christians will strive to love District Thirty-three God supremely and their neighbors as themselves. Its pages reflect an expanding ob- jective from 1852 to 1968. First it by VIRGIL ROBINSON was essentially a vehicle for providing youth Sabbath school lessons. Now it also provides many added services for a generation that should witness the literal return of Jesus and the restora- ROMPTLY at ten o'clock on a Pettis never found it necessary to fire tion of a sinless world to the universe Friday morning, Congressman a gun. of God. P Jerry L. Pettis ushered me into his The day came when an election Washington office, where I learned that ushered in a new administration. Mr. he had just returned from a quick trip Pettis, finding himself no longer State Editor WALTER T. CRANDALL to his California district. He had flown game warden, returned to teaching. Associate Editor JAMES JOINER to California on Thursday afternoon, Feeling that opportunities for his chil- Art Editor T. K. MARTIN delivered a speech at a Loma Linda dren were better in California, he

Layout Artist ALAN FORQUER alumni banquet Thursday evening, moved to that State—first to Se- and arrived back in Washington Friday bastapol, later to Healdsburg, where SHARE Editor MILDRED LEE JOHNSON morning to attend two Congressional Jerry completed his first two years of Editorial Secretary MILDRED ADAMS Committees prior to meeting with me high school. Editorial Consultants for this YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR interview! Because he loved the wide open THOMAS S. GERATY It's a great life if you don't weaken, spaces of Arizona, Jerry decided to re- THEODORE LUCAS, DONALD E. MAN- I thought, but on second glance, Con- turn to finish his academy work. At SELL, CALVIN E. MOSELEY, JR., GERALD gressman Pettis' alert bearing convinced the age of fourteen he left the family R. NASH, F. DONALD YOST me that he isn't going to weaken. shelter, realizing that his father, with Circulation Manager S. L. CLARK "You've come a long way, Jerry," I four younger children, was hard Field Representatives C. M. WILLIS remarked, "since we first met at Pacific pressed to feed, clothe, and educate CLIFFORD OKUNO Union College more than thirty years them on the salary of a church school ago." I was a senior, and he a fresh- teacher. man. I asked him to tell me about it. Back in Arizona he found work with Published by the Seventh-day Advent- Jerry Pettis was born in Phoenix, an Adventist farmer. For two years his ists. Printed every Tuesday by the Re- after-school hours were occupied with view and Herald Publishing Association, Arizona, four months before the re- at Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. election of President Woodrow Wilson. milking cows and cultivating a farm. 20012, U.S.A. Second-class postage paid at Washington, D.C. Copyright, 1968, His father was principal of an inte- In the spring of 1933 he graduated Review and Herald Publishing Associa- grated Mexican-American Seventh-day from the academy, filled with a strong tion, Washington, D.C. 20012. Adventist school—the first of its kind determination to go on to college. To contact the editorial staff, wri:e, or telephone Area Code 202, 723.3700. in the country—and his mother was a It was not a prosperous year. The Subscription rates to U.S. and U.S. member of the teaching staff. The great depression was at its height. Fa- possessions: one year, 57.95; in clubs of three or more, one year, each 56.25. family consisted of the parents and five ther Pettis regretfully informed his son Rates slightly higher in Canada. All children—four boys, of whom Jerry that it would be impossible to supply other countries: add 80 cents postage each year per subscription. was the oldest, and one girl. him with money for college. With faith A month be/ore you move, notify His father did not particularly enjoy in his heart and determination in his THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR of both your old and new address. Any cor- teaching. To him the confinement of eye, Jerry went to Pacific Union Col- respondence about your subscription the classroom was irksome. Therefore lege and presented himself to President should enclose the address label from the magazine or wrapper. If the post when the office of State game warden W. E. Nelson, who alone had the au- office is unable to make delivery, your thority to permit a student without subscription will be suspended until a became vacant, Mr. Pettis applied for it correct address is supplied. and received the appointment. This visible resources to enroll. job took him all over Arizona, and The president was surprised to learn frequently young Jerry went with him. that anyone thought he could enter Photo credits: Cover, Teuvo Kanerva; p. 3, cour- The latter remembers the thrill of rid- college with no cash down payment. tesy of Virgil Robinson; pp. 9, 10, courtesy of Eileen Mayberry Lantry; p. 12, Religious News ing behind his father on a motorcycle Something about Jerry's attitude made Service Photo; pp. 15, 16, 18, courtesy of the Gen- eral Conference Missionary Volunteer Department. to some far-distant mountain to inspect the president pause. game sanctuaries and look for signs of "You are willing to work ?" asked VOLUME 116, NUMBER 37 SEPTEMBER 10, 1968 poachers. During his term of office, Mr. Professor Nelson. 2 The Youth's Instructor, September 10, 1968 program, he found it necessary to utilize every available spare minute on his books. Religion and speech were his majors. In spite of the fact that his work program often kept him away from college social events, he made many friends and was chosen president of both the junior and senior classes. He graduated in 1938. Life at the college was not all work, even for Jerry. Sunday afternoons he joined in the baseball game on the lot between the barn and the normal building. Hearing of a farmer living near St. Helena (a small town in the valley seven miles from the college) who owned a small plane, Jerry went to in- vestigate. The farmer gladly accepted the young man's offer to work a cer- tain number of hours on the farm in return for flying lessons. Quite regu- larly the student began hitchhiking to the valley where he came to know the thrill that comes from solo flight. Word of what he was doing reached the ears of the college president. Jerry was called in to explain. "You didn't come to this college to risk your neck learning to fly," Profes- sor Nelson protested. "You came here Congressman Jerry L. Pettis, of California. to get an education. If anything should happen to you, the school might be held responsible." "That is what I expect to do," was money to help with his sister's first Rather than jeopardize his college the quiet reply. year's expenses at Pacific Union Col- education, Jerry agreed to discontinue "What can you do? What experience lege when she arrived his second year. flying. In 1934 there was a change of have you had?" Keeping his eye on the goal he had set college presidents, and to Professor "I worked on a dairy farm in Arizona for himself, he persevered with his Smith, Jerry's flying seemed a much for two years." rugged program. There were no vaca- less important matter than it had to "Very well. I will give you a note to tions; every summer was spent building his predecessor. The flying lessons were Mr. Baldwin, our farm manager. He credit for the next school year. Since resumed and successfully concluded. will tell you what to do." the pay was only eighteen cents an Pettis received his flying papers, and With the president's note in his hour to start, it was important that was now in a position to teach others. pocket, Jerry went in search of Mr. he put in as much time as possible. With his long-dreamed-of college Baldwin. Of the students attending His early rising enabled him to do this. diploma in hand, Jerry wished to enter Pacific Union College, more and more Jerry learned the meaning of the law school. But when church leaders were from the cities, and had little or word economize. He not only learned pointed out that this was not a logical no knowledge of farmwork. Mr. Bald- to do with less; he learned to do with- subject for a theological graduate to win was happy to have workers who out. The dairy boys were given all the pursue, he gave up the plan. He never had had farm experience. milk they could drink. From a friend lost his interest in the study of law, His first assignment was one he was he frequently purchased for a dollar a however, for he enrolled in and com- destined to keep all through his col- large bag of broken shredded wheat pleted a law course taught by the La lege years—milking cows. Although this biscuits, and thus provided himself Salle Correspondence School, thereby meant getting up at three o'clock in with many a meal of cereal and milk. gaining knowledge essential for his the morning, summer and winter, he In the summer he helped process vege- present work. was always on the job. A few days after tables grown on the farm, and was per- His first assignment after graduation the sixteen-year-old youth had taken mitted to eat small raw carrots, turnips, was to go to Kingman, Arizona, where up his work, Mr. Baldwin informed tomatoes and other produce. There he was asked to hold evangelistic meet- Professor Nelson that Pettis had come were times when his board bill did not ings. Pettis and an associate did their to stay, and was a welcome addition to exceed seven dollars a month. best, but it was hard and unproductive his farm crew. He never forgot that the prime pur- at first. Their meetings usually at- It was a long grind, five full years of pose that took him to Pacific Union tracted between eight and ten listeners it. Although barely earning his own College was not to milk cows but to —some Indians, the rest cowboys. After way, Jerry managed to save enough gain an education. With his heavy work a time his fellow worker was called to The Youth's Instructor, September 10, 1968 3 Phoenix, leaving Pettis alone in King- After each Sunday evening evangelis- need. Jerry was granted a leave of ab- man. tic meeting in Kansas City, Pettis drove sence from denominational employ- Finding little to do during the long to the railway station and caught the ment to become an Air Transport Com- days, Jerry joined the town "volunteer" midnight train for Lincoln. He usually mand pilot, under contract to United ball club, hoping in this way to become arrived there around 6:00 A.M. on Mon- Airlines. Before the war ended, he had acquainted with the people. He was day. Coach travel is never very condu- opportunity to serve his country by fly- soon recognized as an above-average cive to sleep, and the speech instructor ing across the Pacific with passengers player. It so happened that one after- frequently arrived feeling quite unre- and cargo to the war zones of the Pa- noon when the local club was playing freshed. His classes began at seven and cific theater. a Las Vegas team, Jerry hit a home run continued almost uninterrupted until Sincerely concerned with all educa- with two on base, and thus clinched 4:30 Tuesday afternoon. He well knew tion—educational facilities, opportuni- the game for Kingman. His popularity that if he allowed the last class to run ties, and social progress—he had long rating rose dramatically among the overtime he might miss the last train been particularly interested in the work townspeople. that day back to Kansas City and his at Loma Linda University, an inte- Somehow the incident got on the ministerial work. grated Adventist institution, with stu- wires of the United Press. Next morn- dents representing many races and ing a Phoenix newspaper carried a nationalities. After the war he was in- story of Pettis and a full account of the vited to organize and direct the Loma game and the contribution of the "ball- Linda Alumni Association. Accepting playing preacher." Rather upset by this Autumn Good-by this call, he joined the staff of the insti- bit of publicity, the conference presi- tution with which he was to remain in dent made a hasty trip to Kingman to by CLARE MISELES close connection for nineteen years. Part urge young Pettis to avoid such inci- Don't talk about September days, of this time he served as an instructor. dents in the future. Of evenings drooping cool, During the years since he returned to The young licentiate invited the Of mockingbirds that sound their civilian life, he has found time to president to attend his meeting that call launch out into several enterprises. evening. Instead of the half-dozen per- To harvest moons, ripe, full. Mention might be made of Magnetic sons who formerly had come, more than Tapes Duplicators, which is the world's two hundred crowded into the hall, un- Don't dwell upon the autumn hour; largest user and duplicator of magnetic Faith, keep your moment high— tape. He also operates an avocado or- til there was scarcely standing room. For then the joy of spring in The president could only shake his hearts, chard and citrus grove. He was the head and depart, bewildered by the Remains without good-by. originator of the Audio-Digest Founda- novelty of Jerry's methods. tion, a nonprofit organization provid- His next assignment took him to ing continuing education for thirty-five Phoenix, where he was in charge of thousand physicians. the music for a series of meetings con- Mr. Pettis feels that as a rule Sev- ducted by H. M. S. Richards. When Jerry managed this schedule, be- enth-day Adventists tend to be exclu- the bass singer fell ill, the versatile, ac- tween pastoral duties in Kansas City sive. If we are to help the world, he commodating young minister became a and sixteen teaching periods a week at maintains, we must go into the world substitute member of the King's Her- Union College in Lincoln, for two to set a right example. During his years alds quartet. At the close of Elder Rich- years. The conference and Union Col- at Loma Linda and through his work ards' meetings, Pettis was sent to Globe. lege each provided half of his eighteen- with civic groups in San Bernardino, Fordyce Detamore, pastor in Kansas dollar-a-week salary. Riverside, and Redlands, he came to City, was eager to launch a vigorous The United States entered World know many non-Adventist people. evangelistic program. To help him War II in December, 1941. Pettis felt When the incumbent United States carry the pastoral duties of the church, strongly that he should do something Congressman representing San Bernar- Elder Richards recommended Jerry Pet- for his country. He first suggested to dino County indicated his intention, tis. He came with the blessing of the ra- conference officials that he join the after twenty-eight years of service, to dio evangelist, who had confidence in armed forces and serve as a chaplain. retire, friends urged Jerry to seek the him. In Kansas City he worked with This proved a rather startling proposal office. While considering the prospects Elder Detamore for two years. Together to church authorities, who were not of becoming a Congressman, he re- they launched the first denominational prepared to sponsor him. (Before the flected deeply upon the church's views Bible correspondence school, which war ended, several Seventh-day Advent- on political matters. His contempla- they advertised over the radio. ist chaplains served in the armed tions led him to the firm conviction that About the time Pettis arrived in Kan- forces.) Disappointed in this attempt, it is possible to maintain Christian sas City, Union College, in Lincoln, he moved to Denver and offered his standards while holding such an office. Nebraska, found itself in urgent need services as a flying instructor to the In 1966 he carried California's Thirty- of a speech instructor. Learning that Government. He was immediately ac- third District with a majority of 13,330 the young minister in Kansas City had cepted. At the same time he served as votes—receiving the highest number of taken considerable speech training un- pastor of the York Street church. votes of any of the forty-eight freshmen der Prof. C. E. Weniger, the Union Col- Because of his dual career of the mo- elected to the Ninetieth Congress. lege president requested Pettis' services. ment, he became known as the flying Mr. Pettis has sometimes been asked Since Elder Detamore felt unable to re- parson. At the beginning of World whether it is possible to hold high office lease him from his pastoral duties, an War II, flying instructors were in short and at the same time maintain Chris- unusual plan was worked out. supply. There was, in fact, a crucial To page 6 4 The Youth's Instructor, September 10, 1968 We Hold These Truths

Then--and Now Ellen White was just twenty-four years old when her husband launched The Youth's Instructor in August, 1852. They had moved to Rochester, New York, in April of that year, and the embryonic Review and Herald Publishing Association was in the White home. An excerpt from a letter dated April 16, 1852, gives this picture of the situation: "We are just getting settled in Rochester. We have rented an old house for one hundred and seventy-five dollars a year. We have the press in the house. Were it not for this, we should have to pay fifty dollars a year for office room. You would smile could you look in upon us and see our furniture. We have bought two old bedsteads for twenty-five cents each. My husband brought me home six old chairs, no two of them alike, for which he paid one dollar, and soon he presented me with four more old chairs without seating, for which he paid sixty-two cents. The frames are strong, and I have been seating them with drilling. "Butter is so high that we do not purchase it, neither can we afford potatoes. We use sauce in the place of butter, and turnips for potatoes. Our first meals were taken on a fireboard placed upon two empty flour barrels. We are willing to endure privations if the work of God can be advanced. We believe the Lord's hand was in our coming to this place. There is a large field for labor, and but few laborers. Last Sabbath our meeting was excellent. The Lord refreshed us with His presence." * The outward appearance of the Review and Herald is a bit different these days. And its 350 workers, as far as we can see, are all able to afford potatoes if they desire. But many goals of publishing have not changed with the times. James White, in 1854, set the standard for the Instructor when he wrote that it would "be filled with the choicest religious instruction, adapted to the wants of the young." He commented in 1859 that some parents didn't know what to do with their children on Sabbath. Doubtless referring to his own boys (ages twelve, ten, and five) he wrote that the oldest was known on Sabbaths to "read three hours at a time to the other two, and all seem to enjoy it exceedingly." Editor George W. Amadon left no doubt about where the Instructor should be classi- fied when he wrote in 1860: "We do not intend to publish anything not suitable to read on the Sabbath." Isolated believers, especially children, of ten wrote letters like this one from Annie Hanson of Illinois, in 1886: "I am fourteen. . . . There are no Sabbath- keepers here [Annie was visiting a sick cousin], so I feel very lonely on that day; but I am reading the Bible through, and my father sends me the Instructor and the Review so I spend the day in reading them." Sabbath schools, academies, colleges, universities, and a worldwide church have removed most of the isolation of Adventist youth. But the Instructor con- tinues to serve—every day of every week. ij

* Testimonies, vol. 1, pp. 90, 91.

Grace Notes

College The cover this week presents a Integral The education provided through view of Norwegian Junior College. Roving Christian schools is integral to the work photographer Teuvo Kanerva went to Royse, of the home and the church. Young people Norway, to take the picture. who respond to the influences of these three avenues of guidance comprise the strength of Enterprise Among those who read this our organization in its mission to human be- magazine there are probably few who have ings living everywhere. not at one time or another benefited from one of our schools. They constitute one of the Unity The dedication of our teaching force major enterprises carried on by our church. to the tasks they carry is that which helps un- In practically every land they may be found. der God to assure eventual gospel triumph. The Youth's Instructor, September 10, 1968 5 U.S. CONGRESSMAN FROM DISTRICT THIRTY-THREE From page 4 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR tian standards. Has the church not been advised to avoid political matters? The 1968 Pen League Congressman points to a statement found in Fundamentals of Christian Free Lance Division Summary Education, page 82, which has meant much to him in his career. "Dear youth, what is the aim and Award Winners Title Class Award purpose of your life? Are you ambitious Allen, Erville Smith Double Trouble—Thirteen for education that you may have a Feet High B 2d name and position in the world? Have Boehm, Roy Richard The Stranger C GA you thoughts that you dare not express, Butterfield, Bob Love's Home C 2d that you may one day stand upon the Ehrhardt, Prudence A. Pearls C 3d summit of intellectual greatness; that Hansen, Lois City Girl A 1st you may sit in deliberative and legisla- Henry, Ann Are You Passing in Pre- tive councils, and help to enact laws for marriage? D 1st the nation? There is nothing wrong in Hoffer, William F. What Time Is It? D 2d these aspirations. You may every one of Kinsman, Shirley The Chapel C 3d you make your mark." Lilly, Michael B. North to Alaska B 1st Since the winter of 1966, Congress- Loveless, William Guilty but Loved B 3d man Pettis, his wife—the former Shir- Matrone, Brenda The Designated Place A 2d ley McCumber—and their children Neall, Beatrice Short One Small Victory in Vietnam A 2d have lived in the Washington, D.C., Neall, Randy I Passed Him By C 3d area. The Congressman is delighted to PP Short, Donald A. "I'm Not Sure; but . . C 1st report that being the first Seventh-day Watrous, Clara Mae Time Aplenty B 3d Adventist in Congress has not been the difficult situation that some had pre- Manuscript Purchases dicted. Since Congress does not meet on Sabbath, a major problem is elimi- Brown, Mary L. Someday You'll Know nated. Calkins, Gail A. God Sent a Man A At social functions where liquor is Campbell, Leonard Lee Something Happened C served, fruit juices are always provided. Collins, Christine Try It and See B The Congressman points out that he is Denski, Sheryal The Joy That Is Mine C not, certainly, the only one at these Downs, Wendell E. The Now-Christ C functions preferring fruit juices to alco- Flemming, Alice A Tribute to Truth holic beverages. Many of his colleagues, Floyd, Pauline A Sense Called Common for various reasons, abstain from alco- Frank, Sheryl Love Dispels C hol and tobacco. He has never noticed Fraser, Laurel Edith Discovery C discrimination directed toward him be- Fuller, Lorraine Summer 1967 B cause of adherence to his religious con- Hedin, Vickie Lynne Mr. Barnson's Son B victions. Johnson, Mary Kathleen A New Look What counsel would he give Advent- Kurtz, Eileen Faith Times Three C ist youth? His words reflected some of Lundstrom, Joyce To Serve His God B the facts he had related. Young people McKay, Donald W. Blessings in Disguise should wholeheartedly participate in Martin, Gerold Don Quest B civic affairs. Let them cooperate in Martinsen, Martha J. Meditation—The Three Irenes C such worth-while activities as the Com- Murray, Virginia E. Nosey Mrs. Souders A munity Chest drive. Let them do their Richards, Bill The Other Scoop A part in soliciting funds to benefit polio, Sanders, Carol A New Meaning for Life heart, cancer, tuberculosis, and similar Supanunt, Sunipa Lo, I Am With You C foundations. Let them stand up for Young, Belle See? C what they believe. They can be proud of their faith and of their church. The Grand 1st 2d 3d Pur- world is seeking men and women of Award Award Award Award chases integrity. Whether serving in organized Class A—Story 24 2 9 denominational work or as faithful lay- Class B—Article 14 1 2 5 men, they can do their part to hasten Class C—Shorts 39 1 3 9 Christ's coming kingdom. A strong re- Class D—Miscellaneous 4 1 ligious faith is never a handicap, but it is a definite asset. By setting their sights Total entries and awards 81 1 4 5 5 23 on worth-while goals, nothing can stop young people from attaining success. 6 The Youth's Instructor, September 10, 1968 A TASTE OF DORMITORY LIFE

tg, 1959 BY REVIEW AND HERALD LES SCHLAIKJER, N.A., ARTIST

The Squealer

HILE I was asleep my room- He assured me that no one suspected W mate came in and prepared for me. "You can go back to bed now," he bed. He was quiet about it and didn't by SYDNEY ALLEN, Ph.D. said. awaken me. After both of us were PART TWO Approaching our room, I felt re- asleep, there was a knock at the door. lieved, but I dreaded the grilling that My bed was nearest, so I responded to my roommate was sure to give. So the caller. by the time I got to the door I wasn't "Yes?" sure what I would say. The door was locked. The person chair, too scared to say anything. After As I opened the door I was alarmed outside pushed it back and forth. I I had been there for a few moments the to see a man standing by the clothes jumped up, released the lock, and dean broke the silence. closet, seemingly intent on some task. opened the door wide enough to see "I suppose you know what this visit The thought that it might be a burg- the face of Derrel, the night monitor. is about," he said, a twinkle playing lar flashed through my mind. Then, as "The dean wants to see you in his about the corner of his eyes. An answer- my eyes adjusted to the light, I was re- office, Syd," he whispered. Then he ing sparkle must have come to my wor- lieved to see that it was my roommate. closed the door and tiptoed away. A ried face. "Well, partner," he said, "I guess it'll glance at my alarm clock told me that "Yes, sir, I guess I do." be 'so long' for a while. My folks are it was half past eleven. Another glance "I got your note," the dean said. "I coming to get me. I'm sorry things revealed that my roommate was awake. wonder if you could tell me a little didn't work out. I'd like to have gotten "What mischief have you gotten more?" to know you better." into?" he asked. I wondered whether he was playing a He went on to tell me that he really I shrugged at his sarcasm and pulled game of cat and mouse. I decided to had deserved to be expelled from his on my clothes. I hoped that this smok- clear the air. previous school and that he and his ing episode could be settled quickly "May I ask a question?" friends had been smoknig regularly at and without complications, but I had a "Certainly." La Sierra. feeling that it might be a long time be- "Did Mr. Lamb see what the boys I remembered what a woman back fore I heard the last of it. were doing in our car?" in my home church had told me: "That The dean was alone in his office. Al- "He did." academy is the devil's playground." though total darkness descended on all "Well, I won't be tattling on them I hadn't believed her, but I ex- student rooms at ten o'clock, the dean's then. I just wanted you to know that I pected to find people in the school office was an island of light. He had a didn't know about the smoking before who weren't perfect. It had been a look of gravity about him. I tucked my it took place and I didn't take part in shock to learn that my roommate was slippered feet through the rungs of a it." a smoker, but at least he was being The Youth's Instructor, September 10, 1968 7 decent enough to withdraw without he had departed with so little of the claimed repentance. They had been al- forcing the conduct committee to take good influence the school could have lowed to stay on probation. These action. given him. On the other hand, I was three now confronted me. "Yes, the devil is at work wherever happy that the justness of school gov- "Here comes that squealer who tat- there are people," my teacher, Mr. ernment had been upheld. From then tled on us last night!" Gardner, had said, "but in our schools on I was never ready to believe peo- "Yes," said the second. "We ought the staff and the curriculum and the ple, including church members, who to knock some sense into his blond whole school program are on the imputed evil motives to others until I little head." Lord's side." had a chance to do some checking. As The third one was a freshman who I was beginning to see what he time went on I came to believe that weighed nearly two hundred pounds. meant. Since then I have never found accusers were usually not free of poor He got up from his seat and advanced a school filled with saints, but I have motives themselves. toward me, his fists held out before learned that Adventist schools are de- The next evening, as I entered the him in a comical imitation of the signed and operated to encourage sanc- dormitory lobby after supper, I no- boxer's crouch. tity. ticed a crowd of boys in the parlor. I Caught in such a crisis, high-school- I muttered that the whole thing was went in to see what was going on, aged boys don't ordinarily think very a shame. Then I helped him empty but was sorry right away that I had clearly, and I was no exception to the drawers, pack suitcases, and stack done so. By the time I caught on to rule. The unexpectedness of it left me books. I wished the lights were on. the reason for the crowd it was too unprepared. I knew it wasn't wise or Before the watchman rattled his key late to withdraw. right to fight, but I was unable to in the hall checkpoint at 4:00 A.M., Ken Three of the boys who had been think of any alternative. My chal- was on the way home. I never saw or caught smoking were seated on the lenger's appearance and the sheer un- heard of him again, but I have always overstuffed sofa. I had heard via the justness of his charge encouraged me wondered what path he took. Maybe grapevine that another of the smokers to take leave of my better judgment. I'll learn someday. besides my roommate had withdrawn I bristled and growled: "Don't you As I went back to my room after from school. The other three had dare touch me!" Then I raised my fists bidding him good-by, I felt sad that either protested their innocence or to meet his. My talents in the so-called manly art of self-defense were small and com- pletely untrained. Consequently, it was mainly the boy's excess of weight and deficit of wind that enabled me to re- What's Happening? turn his swings with some effect dur- ing a few seconds of furious but un- skilled scuffling. by DOROTHY EMMERSON As soon as the puffing challenger retired to his place, I put down my HEN you think about what has So what's the good of all the won- fists and spoke again. I am sure that Whappened during the past ten derful scientific advances if you live my voice carried far more haughtiness years, it fills you with awesome won- continually in a state of painful un- than was either fitting or helpful to der— certainty? the situation. Pictures from the moon And what's the advantage of this "You may not know it, but Mr. Men walking around in outer "better life" when an undercurrent Lamb saw you smoking last night space . . . of worry pervades every conversa- when we stopped at Highland Boule- Computers that talk back and tion? vard. Don't think I tattled on you. If forth to each other . . Now is the time to take stock of you want to smoke cigarettes on the Youngsters being taught to read yourself in relation to the astonishing sneak, go ahead, but don't try to drag at the age of two . times we live in. me into it!" Polio practically licked . . . First. You've always read your I turned and went out. I was Live TV from overseas . . . Bible. That's good. Now delve into ashamed that I had let my temper get Unfortunately, though, not all the the prophecies once again and you the better of me. I palliated my guilt happenings of these past ten years will be thrillingly aware that what's by assuring myself that there was at are proof of scientific advancement. happening is prophecy fulfilling be- least a bit of righteousness in my in- All you have to do is read the gloomy fore your very eyes. dignation. headlines in the paper to see what Second. You've given your heart Down the campus hill to the wor- terrible things happen every day. to the Lord before. Many times per- ship room I walked to hear another of Perhaps President Kennedy's haps. Now renew your consecration the dean's worship talks. I hoped that statement in 1961 before the United to serve Him willingly and selflessly my next roommate could share some Nations summarizes this fear as well no matter what's happening in the of my enthusiasm over the things for as any: "Every man, woman and chaotic world about you. which the school stood. As I walked I child lives under a nuclear sword of Last. As a child you trusted in whistled, because my confidence in the Damocles, hanging by the slenderest God. Hold tight to this simple, child- Lord and the people directing His in- of threads, capable of being cut at like faith. Talk to Him daily and let stitution had been vindicated. any moment by accident, miscalcula- Him do the worrying about what's This is the second installment of a ten-part serial. tion, or madness." happening. Part three will appear next week. 8 The Youth's Instructor, September 10, 1968 Multistorey goys

The school bus, as well as many cars, brings the teams of students to the Toa Payoh fiats each week.

by EILEEN MAYBERRY LANTRY Such are the students at Far Eastern Payoh Development. A few years ago Academy. Situated on the island of this was useless swamp, but now, after IMAGINE having to write my auto- Singapore, this unique academy has huge operations in land filling, large biography for English class. What seventy-three American youth attend- multistory blocks of flats are being have I, a fifteen-year-old boy, ever done ing whose parents are missionaries in built. When finished they will contain that's interesting? Got any suggestions, the many countries of the Far East. living units for 36,000 families. The Mom?" What kind of teen-agers are these average family is usually six, so a con- "Well, five years ago you spent three children of missionaries? Some have servative estimate of the population of weeks on one of the largest, most mod- grown up in the mission field. Others Toa Payoh Development would be ern ocean liners that crosses the Pacific, have recently arrived from the States. about 200,000 Indians, Chinese, and with stops at Honolulu, Tokyo, and Do these youth have the same spirit Malays—people who worship many Hong Kong. Last summer you went of service as their parents? Are they gods other than their Creator. around the world by jet plane, spend- missionary-minded, hunting for op- In October, 1967, three Far Eastern ing several weeks in the Holy Land portunities to serve the people of their Academy girls were invited to join one and Europe. Isn't that interesting adopted lands? Or did they just come of the missionary women on a Sab- enough to mention in an autobiog- along, victims of circumstance, forced bath afternoon adventure to these flats. raphy?" to live in countries whose culture is so Since she had given them a delicious "Don't be silly, Mom. All the kids different from their homeland? Do dinner, they felt obligated to accept at school have done that. They'll be they appreciate the broadening oppor- her invitation. With lesson one of the reading my autobiography, and I don't tunities of travel and adventure? Does "Way of Life" Voice of Prophecy want to mention stuff like that." the challenge of service to those who course, they took the elevators to the "You mean it would be boring to are less fortunate than they find a re- twelfth floor and began knocking on describe your hike up the Mount of sponsive chord in their hearts? doors. A surprisingly large number of Olives, to tell of the thrills on the cog Naturally, the answers to these ques- people understood English, and ac- railway up the Jungfrau in Switzer- tions vary with each student. But the cepted the first lesson. Some, who land, or the spooky tunnel that led experience of the past few months spoke only Chinese or Tamil, got the you to the tomb under the great pyra- shows the attitude of these American idea through sign language, and took mid of Egypt?" teen-agers whose parents have chosen the lesson in their own tongue. With "Look, Mom, everyone in this school to serve in the Orient. only a few steps between doors, a large has traveled as much or more than I About two miles from the Far East- number of homes were contacted in have. I want something unusual, some- ern Academy campus is the huge high- forty-five minutes. thing different." rise apartment area called the Toa Hardly had Renee Novak, whose fa- The Youth's Instructor, September 10, 1968 9 4' Ranson Ng and Eddie Watts select their VOP lessons (left). Linda Van Arsdale, John Lim, and Becky Runyon (above) deliver les- sons to a Singapore flat on the ninth floor.

ther is a doctor in Indonesia, gotten in catch the vision of service and know the car when she exclaimed, "This is personally the only One who can bring the best Sabbath afternoon I've spent real joy and happiness to the hearts of in my life! I really didn't want to go youth. at first, but I wouldn't have missed The power of God was poured out this for anything. For the first time not only on Pastor Don Jacobsen, the since I arrived in Singapore to go to speaker, but on the youth who listened. school, I feel like a missionary." As the love of Jesus filled young hearts, "Me, too. My folks have been mis- the desire to share that love grew. By sionaries in Korea since I was a baby, Thursday many youth were demand- but all I've done is go along with them ing that the leaders arrange the pro- and go to school. Today I feel as if gram so that they could have as much I'm a missionary myself," came from fun giving out VOP lessons as Renee, Myla Williams. "Next week I want to return with lessons two and three. Chinese man (above) accepts enrollment card. Below, Jeanie Hardinge and Myla Even though we're foreigners, they Williams correct lessons for Cubinar family. Mr. Cubinar is a champion boxer. were so nice to us, weren't they?" Her voice was vibrant with happiness. "I'll say they were," answered Jeanie Hardinge. "Say, do you suppose we could talk some of the girls in the dorm into joining us next week? We covered only three floors in block 68. Think of the thousands of families in all the other blocks who've never been invited to study the Bible!" Jeanie came from Loma Linda, California. Three happy girls, bubbling with enthusiasm and joy from real service, began talking as soon as they climbed the dormitory stairs. But the Holy Spirit had preceded them and ar- ranged everything. The next day the fall Week of Prayer began. Parents and teachers had been praying for weeks that their teen-agers would

10 The Youth's Instructor, September 10, 1968 Jeanie, and Myla had. And there was hard questions. Bible class is taking on Comments Bonnie Munson, whose one added request: "We need to have new meaning. We have to know the an- dad is president of Sabah Mission in someone who can talk Chinese to help swers to what we believe." Borneo, "When we first began our Sab- us. "I really enjoy going," declared bath afternoon Share Your Faith work, The urgent need was presented to Dwight Nelson, from Japan. "Oh, some- I went because the others did. But now students at Southeast Asia Union Col- times I'd rather sleep, but after I get I go because I really want to. I can lege, three miles away. "Please come up and go, I'm glad I went. I just need see that if we don't bring the gospel to and help the Americans who can't talk a bit of will power when the bus honks." these people, no one else will." Chinese. You can translate, or better Lollie Nelson, whose parents are Linda Van Arsdale, whose father is yet, talk directly to those who speak both doctors in Bangkok, Thailand, be- a doctor in Taiwan, told this experience: only your language." lieves, "This gives us more to pray "Two teen-age girls were taking lessons Many of the college students had al- about in our volunteer prayer bands from us, but one Sabbath they weren't ready been sharing their faith in this each Friday night. We call them the home. Later they returned, heard that manner and were happy to change lo- `Fire Movement,' and now we have a we had been there, and set out to find cations to join hands with their for- greater desire to ask Jesus to give us the us. In that huge block of flats they had eign friends. fire of the Holy Spirit." To page 21 No public announcement was ever made at the academy. But word was spread around that if anyone wanted Great on to go, the bus would leave at three Sabbath afternoon. When the hour came the bus was crowded with dor- the griddle! mitory students. Many village students came in cars. More than one hundred young people gathered in the college chapel. In a short time they were or- ganized into sixteen teams, with na- tionals and foreigners joining together. Each team was assigned to a block of flats. Many months have passed. Each Sab- bath afternoon the bus still honks at three. Dormitory deans have never asked anyone to go. Pastor Garth Thompson, principal of Far Eastern Academy, has never urged anyone to participate. This is completely volun- tary on the part of the students. Yet at least 90 per cent of the entire student body at FEA join with the national students at SAUC each week. And what do the students say about their adventures? "We used to goof off in the dorm on Sabbath," Earl Allen from Manila com- mented. "This is lots more fun, and surely more satisfying." Bob Bretch is from the Southeast Asia Union. He frankly admitted, "I used to sack out every Sabbath after- noon for an hour or so. Even though I grilled VEGEBURGER, buns, and miss my snooze, I feel lots better doing hot sliced pineapple this. I want to keep at it all year." "I was against coming to Singapore a year ago when my dad accepted this Simply shape into patties your favor- mission call," says Larry McGill. His ite VEGEBURGER mixture—beaten father is a doctor at Youngberg Hospi- tal. "I only came along because I had eggs, chopped onion, and season- to. But I feel different now. In fact, ing. (See easy recipe on can.) Grill when I'm through school I want to with slices of canned pineapple and come back as a missionary. I've found c"eoek ,Stiecie /906 there are other things that are more real bun halves. You'll rate it Grr-reat! fun than just messing around." Beth Burgess from Taiwan added, "Some of the VOP students really ask YOUR DENOMINATIONALLY OWNED FOOD COMPANY The Youth's Instructor, September 10, 1968 11 This student's protest takes dramatic form when his draft card is ignited. I PROTEST by W. JOHN CANNON, Ph.D.

I BEGAN to write this article under The Lord reminded him that He There are fine, noble young people the heading "I Rebel," and somehow had seven thousand who had not bowed dedicated to the purpose of right. "With it rather shocked me. The shock was not down to Baal. To be sure, apostasy, such an army of workers as our youth, so much from the strength of the resist- iniquity, and other problems are wide- rightly trained, might furnish, how ance against the modern trends that spread. The disregard of high moral soon the message of a crucified, risen, the term registered but rather the nega- standards is certainly more prevalent and soon-coming Saviour might be car- tiveness of the connotation. On the than it should be. "Yet this apostasy, ried to the whole world!" With such other hand, the wise man said, "To widespread as it has come to be, is not preparation as they can gain, thou- every thing there is a season, and a universal. Not all in the world are law- sands upon thousands of youth and time for every purpose under the less and sinful; not all have taken sides those older in years should be giving heaven." ' with the enemy. God has many thou- themselves to this work. The greater part of one's time and sands who have not bowed the knee to We are not faced by defeat. With energies surely should be devoted to the Baal, many who long to understand the Lord's help many are ready to re- positive proclamation of that which is more fully in regard to Christ and the spond to the call for time's last hour. good. Nevertheless, there is a time for law."' Let us not lose sight of the many This is a time for courage not com- pointing out wrongs. If facing reality noble young people of high standard plaint, for faith not faltering, for be- means pointing out false positions on and sterling integrity who must not be lieving not belittling. The forces important issues, then the courage to classed with some vocal elements who against us are strong and many, but we lift up one's voice like a trumpet is brand whole generations. need the anointing of our eyes to see necessary. Some things need to be said Dr. Kenneth B. Clark is reported, in as did the young man at Dothan. in opposition to some commonly held his testimony to the National Advisory "Fear not: for they that be with us are views. Commission on Civil Disorder, to have more than they that be with them."' Let me begin with the suggestion that said that none of the riots in this coun- Therefore, young people, I take pride reactionaries and the like are repre- try to date have involved more than 5 in you, the faithful, stalwart youth of sentative of the generation of youth of per cent of the population. He is said to today, and the many others you will this time, or that LSD and hallucina- have predicted that we would be in yet win for Christ and His cause. tory drugs are the crutches and escape serious trouble if a riot ever involved as The second article of protest is con- of the vast majority of late adolescents high a proportion as 10 per cent. This cerning the prevalent idea that young today. If such were true the prospects balances the picture somewhat. people resent and rebel against any- for the future would be dim indeed. No one denies the seriousness of the thing that is difficult and challenging. But I do not join the "moaning min- present situation or its implications. On the contrary, I believe you, the nies" beneath the juniper tree. They But no one should jump to the un- young people, are inspired by, and re- wail with Elijah, "I, even I only, am founded and untrue conclusion that the spond to, challenge. I have heard it ex- left; and they seek my life, to take it great majority are rebels and lawless pressed many times that it is unreason- away." persons. So it is on the spiritual plane. able to expect youth to restrain their 12 The Youth's Instructor, September 10, 1968

adventuring for Christ, many a young the responsibility that go with it. I person today using "pot" and LSD say privilege because I am convinced would find a higher and more lasting that in its exercise much more good satisfaction in the pathways of noble and positive results will occur than service. negative ones. How easy it is for us to Could it be that all Christians, take the good for granted, and so often young and old, are somewhat to blame it passes unnoticed, while the negative for not sharing our faith in the right and destructive rebellions make news. way ? Maybe our attitude is wrong. It may be easy and sometimes com- Perhaps we feel and complain that our fortable to be able to discharge our religion is negative, denying us the responsibility for our difficulties and "thrills" that come to others. Should failures by blaming heredity or train- we not see that positively we have so ing or both for what we do or what much more to experience than any- we are. There are unquestionably thing we give up? Would it not be strong forces that affect our lives. We better to count our gains, which are must also remember that we have so much more than our so-called sacri- available to us sources of power that fices? can overcome all these negative forces. With approximately 50 per cent of Ellen White says, "A genuine conver- the population under twenty-five years sion changes hereditary and cultivated of age and that percentage increasing, tendencies to do wrong." r Again, "Let it will be on the shoulders of youth no one say, I cannot remedy my de- that the challenge of exploring space, fects of character. If you come to this meeting the onward march of science, decision, you will certainly fail of ob- and facing the baffling problem of a taining everlasting life. The impossi- disrupted world, will fall. In addition bility lies in your own will. If you to all this we have the challenge of will not, then you can not overcome." preparing a world population to meet Some may argue this, but by and large its God and Saviour in the Second Ad- the youth will accept the challenge to vent. We need to channel all the pent-up become masters. natural urges for so long a time wait- enthusiasms and talents to meet these The needs of this age call for power, ing for marriage. Is self-discipline a dawning demands. for dedication, for responsibility. thing of the past? Are you, the present My third point of protest is against Young people seek for a sense of com- generation of youth, less able to demon- the picture portrayed by some today mitment. The Hitler Youth of World strate self-control than past generations? that blame for the failings and rebel- War II were so dedicated to their cause Are God's requirements too exacting lions of the younger generation rests that they willingly and deliberately and unreasonable? All this I strongly upon parents, teachers, leaders, and the sacrificed their lives by throwing them- deny. I am fully aware of the Kinsey older generation. It should be at once selves into the line of fire in a des- and other reports but I still count on admitted that training in the early perate effort to stop the onward rush the "large army" of you who are de- years has a profound effect on behav- of advancing armies. Japanese youth voted to high principles and sterling ior, habits, and attitudes in later life. made their bodies living bombs to morals. "Train up a child in the way he blow up advancing tanks. Similar ex- But let me get back to the question should go: and when he is old, he will amples could be cited for the Allies. of challenge. Challenge brings out the not depart from it." Ellen White says, Can any dedication be greater than best in young people. They are ready "What a child sees and hears is draw- this? What we need is this kind of to respond to heavy claims upon their ing deep lines upon the tender mind, dedication to the greatest cause, the resources. I well remember that in the which no after circumstances in life triumph of truth in the cause of Christ. early twenties, following World War I, can entirely efface. . . . Repeated acts Power would come with such a com- Africa was really opening up to mis- in a given course become habits. These mitment. "There is no limit to the sions. Missionaries came back and told may be modified by severe training, in usefulness of one who, by putting self of the need but warned of the dangers afterlife, but are seldom changed." aside, makes room for the working of from lions, leopards, green mambas, et This is fully admitted and under- the Holy Spirit upon his heart, and cetera. They told of isolation, of being stood. However, some have been try- lives a life wholly dedicated to God."' several days' journey from the nearest ing to persuade me that you young Young people, the future is yours. white face, of strange foods, of living people as a generation would absolve The call is being sounded to rally in a primitive state. yourselves of all responsibility and lay forces for the grandest and greatest The response was overwhelming. In the blame for all problems, rebellions, event of earth's history. You are asked one ship from England twenty went to reaction, and failures on the older gen- to respond. I believe you will. Africa. The call of adventure for Christ erations. I protest this. I believe you is as old as Christianity and as alive to- young people are as responsible in Eccl. 3:1. 2 Prophets and Kings, p. 171. day as then. Could it be that one of our ideal concept and behavior as any gen- 3 Education, p. 271. 1 2 Kings 6:16. problems today is that as young people eration that has gone before you. You Prov. 22:6. 6 Child Guidance, pp. 199, 200. look for "kicks," they are looking for have the power of choice, and will ex- The SDA Bible Commentary, Ellen G. White Com- adventure in wrong places? If they ercise it. For this I believe you are ments, on 2 Cor. 5:17, p. 1101. 8 Christ's Object Lessons, p. 331. could be helped to see the real thrill of willing to accept both the privilege and 9 The Desire of Ages, pp. 250, 251. The Youth's Instructor, September 10, 1968 13

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Servicemen's Witness "I Just Got One!" above as we prepared to go the 600 Sp5c. Roygus L. Taylor, a Seventh- miles to Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico. day Adventist serviceman from Long- We arrived there at 9:00 P.M. on Wins Buddies to Truth view, Texas, was stationed in Germany Thursday, and had our dinner at the home of Senora Lopez, one of the by Chaplain (Maj.) Ralph C. Workman with an armored battalion. In October of 1966 Sp5c. David R. Krum from members of the church at Guaymas. Berchtesgaden, Germany — The Northfield, Illinois, was stationed at the In the morning we met together and Schwimmbad in Berchtesgaden, Ger- same medical section that Taylor was. had breakfast at Senora Lopez' home, many, echoed to the sound of more Soon Krum noticed that Taylor carried then we headed east out into the coun- than 100 voices singing gospel songs as a Bible with him and used it at every try to a small Indian barrio, Nicholas four persons came out of the dressing opportunity he had. When they went Bravo, to distribute food, clothing, and room. They paused at the edge of the to the field together, they engaged in toys. The Adventist church has a pool and Theodore Lucas asked God's conversations about spiritual matters branch Sabbath school there, and there blessing on what was about to take and studied the Bible together. David are about a dozen baptized members. place. Then Ralph Workman led out To page 17 It was a thrill to see the joy on the in the public examination of Arthur, faces of the adults, as well as the chil- David, and Richard. The three were dren, when they received these things. then voted into membership in God's Mr. Simmons, a retired Adventist remnant church subject to their bap- schoolteacher from Arizona, had heard tism. The group went down into the California Youth Trek of their needs and had come to teach water, the appropriate words were the children on a self-supporting basis. spoken, and these three followed the ex- to Mexico for Sharing The subjects he teaches include read- ample their Lord had given them when ing, writing, simple arithmetic, Bible, by P. R. Hunsaker He went down into the Jordan River and Mexican history. He is currently and was baptized by John. Two young Spring Valley, California — At 3:00 directing the digging of a well, so the men and one family watched this bap- A.M. Thursday, March 28, a group of people can have more water for crops tism with special interest and thanks- some 20 youth and adult leaders from and livestock. giving to God. Let me tell you the story the El Cajon (California) Seventh-day When we were finished there, we of David and Roygus, Richard and Adventist church gathered about two went shopping and sight-seeing in Guay- Alexander, and Arthur. campers and asked protection from To page 17

From left: Sp5c. Roygus L. Taylor, who witnessed to Sp5c. David Group arriving at Obregon, Mexico, are, from left: David Sands, R. Krum, who was baptized; Arthur Mino, who studied with and Don Berdan, Curtis Bradford, Mrs. Berdan, Marjorie Rinker, was baptized by Chaplain Ralph Workman; Sp4c. Richard E. Donna Burris, Mike Handy, Mrs. Klocko, Kathy Robertson, Griswold, was baptized because Sp4c. Alex Brown witnessed. Steve Rinker, Gordon Klocko, Marrianne Mooney, Ralph Berdan.

The Youth's Instructor, September 10, 1968 15 Camp Desmond T. Doss 1. by Charles D. Martin Grand Ledge, Michigan—The 1968 National Medical Cadet Corps Camp at Grand Ledge, Michigan, June 4-16, was attended by 136 young men. The program, with 90 hours of instruction, gave information on military courtesy, first aid, personal hygiene, transporta- tion of sick and wounded, military sanitation and prevention of disease, and close-order drill. Visits by two official guests high- lighted the camp. These men were Maj. James A. Stanford, staff chaplain, U.S. Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas; and Maj. Stanley Knapp, M.C., U.S.A., personal repre- sentative of the Surgeon-General of the To page 17 2.

1. Squad leader of the first squad, first pla- 3 toon, reports to platoon sergeant Earl Adams as the company forms on the company street. 2. Retreat ceremony at Camp Desmond Doss. 3. Maj. Stanford, staff chaplain, Medical Training Center, Fort Sam Houston, speaks at Camp Doss devotional service. Charles Martin, deputy camp commander, looks on. 4. Maj. Knapp speaks during graduation cere- monies at Camp Desmond Doss on June 16. 5. Cadets go through chow line; well-prepared meals with a great variety kept morale high.

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16 The Youth's Instructor, September 10, 1968 CAMP DOSS the last stanza. When we were finished Friendship First, Then Religion with our program we went back to From page 16 Guaymas, had dinner, and headed for Sp4c. Alexander J. Brown from San El Cajon. Diego, California, was stationed with a U.S. Army. Major Knapp, once a Camp Everyone who went enjoyed the trip, medical battalion of the 3d Infantry Doss trainee himself, gave the gradua- and many said that they would like to Division at Bad Kissingen, Germany. tion message at the closing exercises go down• and do it again. Pastor Brad- There he worked as a medical specialist on Sunday, June 16, as the cadets re- ford spoke for most who went when doing the work the Army had taught ceived their completion certificates. he said, "I received a tremendous bless- and prepared him to do. In January, The staff of 21 officers was directed ing, and I was impressed by the spirit 1966, Sp4c. Richard E. Griswold was by Clark Smith, commander, Charles of the Mexican youth. I wish we could assigned to the same unit, and he was Martin, deputy commander, and Low- see more of that spirit up here." placed in the same room with Brown. ell Litten, director of training. Again As the two men became acquainted this year the last-Sabbath feature was with each other they found that they the story of Desmond T. Doss, told by enjoyed each other's company. Soon SERVICEMEN'S WITNESS the Congressional Medal of Honor Richard had some questions about re- winner himself. Doss served on the staff From page 15 ligion that he directed to Alex, and throughout the camp and did much as Alex answered them to the best of his a medical officer to make the camp ex- Krum was especially interested in the ability. As the friendship between Alex perience more meaningful for all the Sabbath, and why it was that Roygus and Richard developed, they found that trainees. Taylor worshiped on that day. Roygus religion was creeping more and more was more than happy to explain to him into their conversations. They would why he kept the Sabbath. find a quiet place to talk and study, TREK TO MEXICO Soon David was attending the Sab- and Alex used the doctrinal cards that bath services at Wurzburg with Roygus; come in the serviceman's kit that is From page 15 and although the worship service was given to each Seventh-day Adventist in the German language, there was a serviceman by his home church when mas, and as the day closed we ate Sabbath school class in English. David he enters the armed services. Later Alex and had sunset worship on the beach began reading and studying Bible Read- gave these cards to Richard, and also of Guaymas. Then we headed south to ings for the Home, and especially the the Steps to Christ that was in the kit. Obregon. prophecies of Daniel and Revelation. Richard has a grandmother who is a After the Friday night service of the He accepted the truth as he studied it Seventh-day Adventist, and she would Mision Del Pacifico Youth Congress and as Roygus helped him to under- send him literature and write encour- the boys of our group stayed at the stand it. aging letters and let him know that she house where the youth congress dele- A little later on they were moved was praying for him. As it became ap- gates were staying, and the girls stayed into the same room, and they "really parent that Richard was accepting the at the home of an Adventist doctor in began to study then." Once they had truths as taught by the Seventh-day Ad- Obregon. the privilege of visiting the Service- ventist Church and was making the de- On Sabbath morning we all rose men's Center at Frankfurt and meeting cision to become a member of the early and went to the morning worship Civilian Chaplain Ralph Heiner. When church, his grandmother wrote that of the youth congress. We had break- David made the decision that he wanted God had a definite purpose in sending fast in a park outside of Obregon, and to be baptized, Roygus contacted Chap- Richard all the way across the Atlantic then went to Sabbath school and lain Workman, and materials were sent Ocean to learn about the remnant church. After lunch we came back to and plans were made for the baptism. church. Alex Brown feels that the part the church in Obregon and prepared Roygus Taylor got out of the U.S. Army he had in witnessing and sharing his to give our program at four o'clock. in April, 1968, and he plans to go to faith with Richard was also an answer Our program had four main Oakwood College to study for the to the prayers of Richard's grand- thoughts: (1) God loves you and has ministry. mother. a wonderful plan for your life. (2) When asked about his experience of As I talked with Alex and Richard, Man is sinful and separated from God, witnessing for the Lord while in the I asked them how it was that Richard thus he cannot know and experience Army, Taylor said, "I have been wit- was influenced by the witness and efforts God's love and plan for his life. (3) nessing in the Army for about two years, of Alex on his behalf. Richard said, "I Jesus Christ is God's only provision but David Krum was the first tangible feel that Alex had a real personal in- for man's sin. Through Him you can results that I had." Then Taylor said, fluence on me. We became good friends know God's love and plan for your and I thought the words were poignant, before there was very much discussion life. (4) We must receive Jesus Christ "I'm sorry that I just got one!" But of religion." Alex told how he tried to as Saviour and Lord by personal invi- thanks be to God, he did get one with answer the questions Richard asked tation. God's blessings and help. him to the best of his ability, and that The speakers were Phil Hunsaker, David Krum is very happy in his he tried to present his faith in such a Steve Rinker, John Arechiga, and Cur- new-found faith. In a short while now way that Richard would understand it tis Bradford. For our music Ralph when he gets out of the Army he plans and want to believe it. Alex said that he Berdan gave two trumpet solos and to go to college. It was a real privilege told Richard, "I am telling you all that Pastor Bradford sang "Overshadowed" for me to study with and baptize David, I know to be right," and that Richard and "Are You Ready for Jesus to and to learn from Roygus the story of replied, "I am eager to hear it, and Come?" in which everyone joined on how he shared his faith. recognize that you are eager to tell me." The Youth's Instructor, September 10, 1968 17 Alex told me that he feels there has retary, sends word that we may expect been a good influence in the company Delegates Line Up for about 100 young people to come from because of his witness to Richard, that there. Five union secretaries are meet- others have asked questions about reli- World Youth Congress ing with the division to map out the gion, and that some of the men seem details as a result of the action taken by Lawrence Nelson to be seeking something they do not at the annual meeting of the division now have. Washington, D.C.—The Missionary council. Alex Brown has attended La Sierra Volunteer staff at world headquarters From India they assure us of full College for one and a half years, and is alive with activity as plans are tak- provision for the delegates that have plans to return to college after his dis- ing shape for the first World Youth been allotted to the Southern Asia Di- charge from the Army. Richard Gris- Congress, to be held in Zurich, Switzer- vision. They promise a most colorful wold, who is from Los Angeles, Cali- land, July 22-26, 1969. presentation. fornia, also plans to go to college when A flood of mail is coming and going A steering committee is already func- he gets out of the Army. He says he between our office and every section of tioning in the Middle East and we may feels that the Army has been a good the world, revealing that this is truly expect about 30 young people from experience for him, especially since he the big one—the youth congress that that area of the world. found the Lord while in the service. will make history. Committees are be- Tours are being set up in the vari- ing set up in every division of the ous unions across the North American A Twelve-year-old Is Baptized world to give careful study to plans Division. We hear of hundreds begin- Arthur Mino was also baptized at for adequate delegates to attend from ning to make plans for this important Berchtesgaden while attending the an- nearly every country of the world. event, with approximately 1,000 ex- nual Seventh-day Adventist Service- Gil Bertochini, MV secretary of the pected to come from the Pacific Union men's Retreat of March 18-22, 1968. Far Eastern Division, reveals that he alone. Arthur is twelve years of age. His fa- has made contact with Swissair and The best of music, dynamic spiritual ther is a nurse assigned to the Army they are laying plans to charter a plane messages, a program that is guaranteed hospital at Nurnberg, Germany. Arthur that will bring 130 official and regular to hold attention hour after hour, are and his family attend the Adventist delegates representing every country in being carefully developed. The Mis- services held each Sabbath by Chaplain the Far East. They are expecting to sionary Volunteer Department of the Workman at the chapel of the hospital. present an exciting musical program General Conference urgently requests He had expressed a desire to be bap- using the wooden instruments of In- our young people's societies around the tized, and his father had said that he donesia, and are planning for every world to remember this most impor- felt he was ready to take the step; so country of the Far East to be repre- tant meeting in their prayers, that God preparation was made, and he was bap- sented in costume. This alone will be will abundantly pour out the Holy tized at the retreat. an inspiring sight, but he promises they Spirit upon this great gathering of will be bringing thrilling, hair-raising youth and it indeed may become the Chaplaincy Is Rewarding Share Your Faith experiences that will greatest youth meeting ever conducted It is a real privilege for me, as a Sev- hold the young people spellbound dur- in the history of the church. enth-day Adventist minister, to be serv- ing this great congress. ing my church and my country at the Turning to another great section of same time in the capacity of a military the world where Adventist youth are AT BERCHTESGADEN chaplain. There are many Adventist on fire for God, the Trans-Africa Di- men in the Army who need help and vision is excited about this World encouragement, and many opportuni- Youth Congress. B. E. Jacobs, division ties to witness and share my faith with MV secretary, says they are planning those I meet and work with. I have to send 26 official delegates and that complete freedom to witness for my from 50 to 60 other persons will be faith and to preach the truths of God as attending the congress from their di- I understand them. vision. They are planning to send a There were 15 people in attendance quartet to represent the African young at the retreat who are not Seventh-day people with exceptional music. From Adventists, and it is my hope that these Africa, too, we can look for many ex- others may soon take this step. The 15 citing costumes and the thrill of visit- were there because they had been wit- ing with young people from the heart nessed to by Adventist servicemen in of Africa, where worldwide MV TAR- various areas in Europe. One service- GET 100,000 has captivated the hearts man whom I brought to the retreat of our young people. More than 1,000 told me that he was very much im- persons are being baptized each month pressed with the retreat and the mes- through youth evangelism in this di- sages he heard. He said, "I can't get over vision. Truly this congress will feel the it—a whole week without any smoking, excitement of Share Your Faith at its swearing, and drinking." best as these delegates tell how they Attending the Berchtesgaden annual re- Please remember those of us who have been leading the world in youth treat (see story, p. 15) were, from left: Chaplain (Maj.) Ralph Workman; youth are in the military service, and pray that evangelism. leaders Dr. Herbert Stoeger, J. Hilde- we will be faithful and witness as we The Australian Division under the brandt, Theodore Lucas, J. P. Sundquist; have the chance. leadership of C. V. Christian, MV sec- and Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Glenn I. Bowen. 18 The Youth's Instructor, September 10, 1968 unable to secure even the barest necessities of life. Toil and deprivation, with no hope of better things, Sabbath School Lessons make their burden heavy. Careworn and oppressed, they know not where to turn for relief. And all this that the rich may support their extravagance Prepared for publication by the General or indulge their desire to hoard!"—Prophets and Conference Sabbath School Department Kings, pp. 650, 651. Why Divine Judgment Befalls the Rich

SEPTEMBER 14, 1968 most of his wealth in the products of the soil. . . . 8. What charge does God make against These 'riches' are worthless because they foster those who neglect prompt payment of their self-gratification and are acquired at the expense employees? James 5:4 (first part). Compare of the personal rights of others (see James 5:4). Lev. 19:13; Jer. 22:13, 14. SENIOR With all this earthly wealth, the unconverted rich man is 'not rich toward God.' "—The SDA Bible NOTE.—The customs of the world are no Commentary, on James 5:2. criterion for the Christian. He is not to imitate its sharp practices, its overreaching, its extortion. . . . XI—Warning Against 3. What will happen to the large ward- Every wrong done to the children of God is done Improper Acquisition robes of the rich? James 5:2 (last part). to Christ Himself in the person of His saints. Every attempt to take advantage of the ignorance, and Use of Wealth NOTE.—"Let the carnal heart be changed, and weakness, or misfortune of another is registered it will not be such drudgery, ye cold-hearted pro- as fraud in the ledger of heaven."—Ibid., pp. 651, fessors, to serve God. All that love of dress and 652. MEMORY VERSE: "But seek ye first the pride of appearance will be gone. The time that you spend standing before the glass preparing the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and 9. Who takes note of the injustice practiced hair to please the eye, should be devoted to prayer upon the poor by the selfish rich? James 5:4 all these things shall be added unto you" and searching of heart. There will be no place for (last part). Compare Deut. 24:14, 15. (Matt. 6:33). outward adornment in the sanctified heart; but there will be an earnest, anxious seeking for the 10. How do the wealthy use the riches they STUDY HELPS: Counsels on Stewardship, inward adorning, the Christian graces—the fruits pp. 20-23, 150-153, 217-244; Testimonies, of the Spirit of God. . . . gain by oppressing the poor? James 5:5 (first vol. 2, pp. 268-288; vol. 9, pp. 11-18; Spir- "Subdue the carnal mind, reform the life, and part). itual Gifts, vol. 2, pp. 230-238, 245-250; the poor mortal frame will not be so idolized. If NOTE.—"The more means we expend in display The SDA Bible Commentary. the heart is reformed, it will be seen in the out- and self-indulgence, the less we can have to feed ward appearance. If Christ be in us the hope of the hungry and clothe the naked. Every penny STUDY AIM: To increase our awareness of glory, we shall discover such matchless charms used unnecessarily deprives the spender of a pre- the bewitching danger of materialism and in Him that the soul will be enamored. It will cious opportunity of doing good. It is robbing God the infinite value of true riches. cleave to Him, choose to love Him, and in ad- of the honor and glory which should flow back to miration of Him, self will be forgotten. Jesus will Him through the improvement of His entrusted be magnified and adored, and self abased and talents."—Christ's Object Lessons, p. 352. Introduction humbled."—Testimonies, vol. 1, pp. 162, 163. 11. To what are the greedy rich compared? 4. Why does Jesus admonish us not to James 5:5 (last part). Compare 2 Tim. 3:1, 2. "In this life our possessions are limited, strive for earthly wealth, but to lay up treas- but the great treasure that God offers in His ure in heaven? Matt. 6:19-21. NOTE.—"You have lived on earth in wanton luxury, fattening yourselves like cattle—and the gift to the world, is unlimited. It compre- NoTE.—"Many who profess the truth are grow- day for slaughter has come" (James 5:5, N.E.B.).* hends every human desire, and goes far be- ing close and covetous. They need to be alarmed The day of reckoning is ahead for all, good or yond our human calculations. In the great for themselves. They have so much of their treas- bad. . . . A life nourished on self-gratification is day of final decision, when every man shall ure upon the earth that their hearts are on their like that of a sheep being fattened for the slaughter treasure. Much the larger share of their treasure is (cf. James 5:3). In the OT this phrase is synony- be judged according to his deeds, every voice in this world and but little in heaven; therefore mous with 'a day of judgment' (see Jer. 12:3; of self-justification will be hushed; for it will their affections are placed on earthly possessions 25:34)."—The SDA Bible Commentary, on James be seen that in His gift to the human race instead of on the heavenly inheritance."—Ibid., p. 5:5. 494. the Father gave all He had to give, and that 12. In what perversion of justice have the they are without excuse who have refused to 5. What urgent counsel does God send to rich engaged, at the expense of the poor? accept the gracious offering."—Counsels on those who, in these last days, consider them- James 5:6. Stewardship, p. 21. selves rich and "in need of nothing"? Rev. 3:17, 18. NorE.—"Who reads the warnings given by the fast-fulfilling signs of the times? What impression NOTE.—"The wares of heaven are offered to our is made upon worldlings? What change is seen in Judgments Upon the Greedy Rich churches. Every individual needs to have a decided their attitude? No more than was seen in the atti- interest in the invitation of Christ. Brethren and tude of the inhabitants of the Noachian world. 1. Why are the rich told to cry out in sisters, are your thoughts after this order? `These Absorbed in worldly business and pleasure, the distress? James 5:1; Luke 6:24, 25. sharp, decided words do not mean me; I am in a antediluvians 'knew not until the Flood came, and fairly good condition spiritually, though I may not took them all away.' Matt. 24:39. They had heaven- NOTE.—"Very few realize the strength of their have all the fervor and zeal that some have. I be- love for money until the test is brought to bear sent warnings, but they refused to listen. And to- lieve the truth. Those to whom this message be- day the world, utterly regardless of the warning upon them. Many who profess to be Christ's fol- longs may take it. I think some need it.' You who lowers then show that they are unprepared for voice of God, is hurrying on to eternal ruin."— think and reason thus, be assured that you are the Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 14. heaven. Their works testify that they love wealth very ones to whom this message belongs. While the more than their neighbor or their God. . . . costly wares of heaven are open before you, draw 13. How is the righteous judgment of God "The influence of the love of money over the nigh and buy that which you have lost—thegold human mind is almost paralyzing. Riches infatuate, related to the life of each individual? Rom. of love and faith, and the white raiment which is 2:4-6; 14:12; Rev. 22:12. and cause many who possess them to act as though the righteousness of Christ."—The SDA Bible Com- they were bereft of reason. . . . mentary, Ellen G. White Comments, on Rev. 3:18, NOTE.—"It is while men are still dwelling upon "But many show by their works that they dare pp. 964, 965. the earth that the work of investigative judgment not trust the bank of heaven. They choose to trust takes place in the courts of heaven. The lives of their means in the earth, rather than to send it 6. What does hoarded wealth do against all His professed followers pass in review before before them to heaven. These have a great work those who hoard it? James 5:3 (first part). God. All are examined according to the record of to do to overcome covetousness and love of the the books of heaven, and according to his deeds the world. Rich poor men, professing to serve God, NOTE.—"It is God who gives men power to get wealth, and He has bestowed this ability, not as a destiny of each is forever fixed."—Christ's Object are objects of pity. While they profess to know Lessons, p. 310. God, in works they deny Him. How great is the means of gratifying self, but as a means of re- darkness of such! They profess faith in the truth, turning to God His own. With this object it is but their works do not correspond with their pro- not a sin to acquire means. . . Questions for Meditation fession. The love of riches makes men selfish, ex- "But of what value is untold wealth if it is acting, and overbearing."—Ibid., pp. 150, 151. hoarded in expensive mansions or in bank stocks? What do these weigh in comparison with the salva- 1. Do the interests of the "kingdom of 2. What happens to material blessings that tion of one soul for whom the Son of the infinite God and his righteousness" always receive my are hoarded, and not used to God's glory? God has died?"—Testimonies, vol. 6, pp. 452, 453. first consideration? James 5:2 (first part). 7. When, in the world's history, would 2. After I pay my tithe and give my offer- NOTE.—The Greek word translated "corrupted" men give special attention to the amassing of ings, do I use the rest of my income to the in James 5:2 has the connotation of rotted or wealth? James 5:3 (last part). glory of God? spoiled. If the wealthy landowner stored up the products of his land and allowed them to spoil in- NOTE.—"In this generation the desire for gain is stead of using them to relieve the sufferings of the the absorbing passion. Wealth is often obtained * From The New English Bible, New Testament. poor, they did not benefit him. by fraud. There are multitudes struggling with © The Delegates of the Oxford University Press and "The foolish rich man of Christ's parable had poverty, compelled to labor hard for small wages, the Syndics of the Cambridge University Press 1961. The Youth's Instructor, September 10, 1968 19 nous rich that is primarily in his mind. Biblical lands than in Western countries, YOUTH He may also have foreseen something of because the fashions of the East do not the horrors of the Jewish war and the frequently change. However, costly ar- XI—World Conditions destruction of Jerusalem, and in accord- ments anywhere are tokens of wealth. '— ance with Christ's prophecy may have The SDA Bible Commentary, on James in the Last Days considered these calamities typical of the 5:2. judgment, or part and parcel of it. In the MEMORY GEM: "But seek ye first the Jewish war the wealthy classes suffered 4. Why did Jesus urge His followers kingdom of God, and his righteousness; terribly."—The Expositor's Bible, on to place their treasure in heaven rather and all these things shall be added unto James 5:1, p. 276. than on earth? Matt. 6:19-21. you" (Matt. 6:33). ILLUMINATION OF THE TOPIC: Testi- 2. What happens to wealth not used "Better than all the friendship of the world is the friendship of Christ's re- monies, vol. 2, pp. 268-288; vol. 9, pp. to God's glory? James 5:2, first part. The SDA Bible Commentary. deemed. Better than a title to the noblest 11-18; James 5:1-3. "I saw that these fearful STUDY AIM: To observe the difference palace on earth is a title to the mansions words apply particularly to the wealthy our Lord has gone to prepare.. . . in value of earthly riches and eternal who profess to believe the present truth. possessions. "To those who have squandered His The Lord calls them to use their means goods, Christ still gives opportunity to to advance His cause. Opportunities are secure lasting riches. He says, 'Give, and Introduction presented to them, but they shut their it shall be given unto you.' . . . eyes to the wants of the cause, and cling "Then let your property go before- "In this life our possessions are limited, fast to their earthly treasure. Their love hand to heaven. Lay up your treasures but the great treasure that God offers in for the world is greater than their love beside the throne of God. Make sure His gift to the world, is unlimited. It for the truth, their love for their fellow your title to the unsearchable riches of comprehends every human desire, and men, or their love for God. He calls for Christ."—Christ's Object Lessons, pp. goes far beyond our human calculations. their substance, but they selfishly, covet- 374, 375. In the great day of final decision, when ously, retain what they have."—Testimo- every man shall be judged according to nies, vol. 1, p. 174. 5. What message comes to those in his deeds, every voice of self-justification the last days who feel themselves rich, 3. What happens to the clothing of will be hushed; for it will be seen that but are actually desperately poor? the rich? James 5:2, last part. in His gift to the human race the Father Rev. 3:17, 18. gave all that He had to give, and that "Let the carnal heart be changed, and "The wares of heaven are offered to they are without excuse who have re- it will not be such drudgery, ye cold- our churches. Every individual needs to fused to accept the gracious offering."— hearted professors, to serve God. All that have a decided interest in the invitation Counsels on Stewardship, p. 21. love of dress and pride of appearance of Christ. Brethren and sisters, are your will be gone. The time that you spend thoughts after this order? 'These sharp, standing before the glass preparing the 1—Judgments Pronounced on decided words do not mean me; I am in hair to please the eye, should be de- a fairly good condition spiritually, the Greedy Rich voted to prayer and searching of heart. though I may not have all the fervor There will be no place for outward 1. What are the rich told to do in and zeal that some have. I believe the adornment in the sanctified heart; but view of approaching troubles? James truth. Those to whom this message be- there will be an earnest, anxious seeking longs may take it. I think some need it.' 5:1. for the inward adorning, the Christian You who think and reason thus, be as- graces—the fruits of the Spirit of God." "The miseries to which St. James al- sured that you are the very ones to whom —Ibid., p. 162. ludes are those which shall befall them this message belongs. While the costly "Wealth measured by the accumulation at 'the coming of the Lord' (ver. 8). It wares of heaven are open before you, of expensive clothing is more common in is the impending judgment of the tyran- draw nigh and buy that which you have lost—the gold of love and faith, and the white raiment which is the righteousness of Christ."—The SDA Bible Commen- tary, Ellen G. White Comments, on Rev. 3:18, pp. 964, 965. Recipe of the Week 6. What does amassed wealth do to those who hoard it? James 5:3, first part. VEGEBURGER CASSEROLE ENTREE ENCORE "By every species of oppression and Yield: 6 servings extortion, men are piling up colossal for- tunes, while the cries of starving human- 1 14-oz. can Vegeburger 1 cup whole-wheat bread ity are coming up before God. There are 1 2-oz. can mushrooms crumbs multitudes struggling with poverty, com- 1 cup walnuts, chopped 1 cup Soyagen, formulated pelled to labor hard for small wages, un- 6 tbsp. potato powder 3 tbsp. oil able to secure the barest necessities of Vs tsp. thyme 1/2 tsp. salt life. Toil and deprivation, with no hope 1 tbsp. onion, minced of better things, make their burden heavy."—Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 90. 1. Braise onion in oil. Do not brown. 2. Drain mushrooms and save liquid. 7. Of what time in earth's history 3. Add to this water enough to make I cup. was James particularly speaking? 4. Add the Vegeburger, mushrooms, bread crumbs, and finely chopped James 5:3, last part. nuts in order named, and mix well. "For the last days. Or, 'in the last 5. Add the Soyagen and potato powder. days.' . . . The statements of our Lord 6. Mix thoroughly and place in oiled casserole. concerning the accumulation of riches re- 7. Bake at 350° F. for about 1 hour. veal that the condition described in James 5:1-6 prevailed in NT times. The same is true of OT times. . . . Greed has COURTESY, SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST DIETETIC ASSOCIATION always led to oppression, and always will. But as with the violence and injus- 20 The Youth's Instructor, September 10, 1968 MULTISTORY JOYS Singapore, comes this observation: "We just returned from furlough. Going From page 11 home made me realize more than ever that Jesus is coming very soon. Seems to hunt for us through four stories be- work because it's the 'in' thing to do at like most of the youth in America live fore they found us, but with smiles on school, and not from a real love for for pleasure and self, and I was sort of their faces they handed us their com- God. Still, whatever their motive, it that way too. I suddenly realized we are pleted lessons. If it means that much to seems to me that it's a good school all signs of the last days. I'm sure them, it means a lot more to me." spirit when the popular event of the Jesus is coming soon, and I feel I must The president of the Student Associa- Sabbath day is an opportunity to tell tell others about it." tion, Gary Watts, admitted, "I'm sure others of Jesus' soon coming." Each week brings more thrills in serv- some of the kids are doing missionary From Genene Guild, a senior from ice, like this one: While correcting a lesson on prayer for a fourteen-year-old Chinese girl, Darrell Chiang, her teacher asked, tice of which Paul speaks in 2 Tim. 3: The meaning of this verse is made "Have you ever prayed to the God in 1-5 . . . . greed and oppression are to clearer in a modern translation of the heaven?" reach a climax in the days immediately Bible. It reads: "You have lived on earth "No, I don't know how." preceding the 'coming of the Lord.' In in wanton luxury, fattening yourselves "Would you like me to teach you?" the 'last days' the wicked are certain to like cattle—and the day for slaughter has receive the reward that is stored up for come" (N.E.B.). "Yes, right now." them."—The SDA Bible Commentary, on "The day of reckoning is ahead for all, The Buddhist altar with its burning James 5:3. good or bad. . . . A life nourished on joss sticks, a part of every living room self-gratification is like that of a sheep in a devout family, was nearby. Darrell 2—The Reason the Rich being fattened for the slaughter. . . . In the OT this phrase is synonymous with turned off the blaring TV. Together Are to Be Punished 'a day of judgment.' "—The SDA Bible they read from the Bible, "Ask, and it Commentary, on James 5:5. shall be given you." After Darrell was 8. What serious charge is leveled told to fold her hands and shut her against those who have amassed wealth 12. What has been the attitude and eyes, she knelt, repeating her first unjustly? James 5:4, first part. Com- practice of many of the rich and pow- pare Lev. 19:13; Jer. 22:13, 14. erful toward God's children? James prayer after her teacher. What a thrill 5:6. to have the privilege of introducing an- "St. James passes on to point out their other to Jesus for the first time! iniquity. And first of all he mentions the "Who reads the warnings given by gross injustice which is frequently in- the fast-fulfilling signs of the times? Already quite a number have com- flicted by these wealthy employers of la- What impression is made upon worldlings? pleted the first series of twenty-five les- bour upon those who work for them. What change is seen in their attitude? No sons and are starting the second set on The payment of the wages which have more than was seen in the attitude of the been earned is either unfairly delayed or the life of Christ. Six young people are inhabitants of the Noachian world. . . coming regularly to Sabbath school. In not paid at all."—The Expositor's Bible, And today the world, utterly regardless of on James 5:4, p. 280. the warning voice of God, is hurrying on December ten VOP students attended a to eternal ruin."—Testimonies, vol. 9, Vacation Bible School held at South- 9. Who hears the cries of the de- p. 14. east Asia Union College. Three of frauded laborers? James 5:4, last part. these were Moslems, who expressed the Compare Deut. 24:14, 15. 13. In His picture of the judgment, bow did Jesus show that those with desire to accept Jesus as their Saviour, "In want and distress, God's children wealth in this world would do well to and not merely as a good prophet. are calling to Him. Many are dying for want of the necessities of life. Their cries share it with those less fortunate? Two FEA boys are planning to ar- have entered the ears of the Lord of Matt. 25:31-46. range Bible studies with their most in- Sabaoth. He will call to a strict account "There is no sin in being rich if terested students. As interest mounts, those who have neglected His needy riches are not acquired by injustice. A more Bible-study teams will be organ- ones. What will these selfish rich men do rich man is not condemned for having ized. Several teams have begun small when the Lord asks them, 'What did you riches, but condemnation rests upon him do with the money I gave you to use for if the means entrusted to him is spent branch Sabbath schools with the chil- Me?' . . . in selfishness. Far better might he lay up dren in the flats. Setting up their flan- "The wails of a world's sorrow are his money beside the throne of God, by nel boards around the elevators, the heard around us. . . . Let us make our- using it to do good. Death cannot make widest place in the halls, the girls enjoy selves ready to cooperate with the Lord." any man poor who thus devotes himself —Counsels on Stewardship, p. 166. to seeking eternal riches. But the man teaching them the songs of Jesus. who hoards his treasure for self cannot What are the plans for the coming 10. How do the rich people use the take any of it to heaven."—Christ's Ob- months? The sons and daughters of the money they have taken from the poor? ject Lessons, p. 266. missionaries of the Far East, together James 5:5, first part. with their national friends, are deter- May these words apply to nations as What Is in This Lesson for Me? mined to enter more flats, to seek out well as to individuals? Are there not sincere Hindus, Buddhists, Moslems, countries which are abundantly blessed of As I read this lesson, did I say to my- Heaven and are able to supply their peo- self, Well, certainly these woes do not Christians, and those of no faith whatso- ple with everything heart could wish? apply to me. I am not rich, and what I ever. Each Sabbath these youth will Close at hand lie other countries where have was not acquired by oppressing the gladly go forth as soldiers in God's the deepest poverty exists. poor. Yet am I altogether guiltless? Do I army. And the message of a crucified, acknowledge God's ownership of all that 11. To what may these selfish, I have, and am I willing to use the little risen, and soon-coming Saviour will be greedy rich people look forward? I do have in helping His less fortunate brought to hungry hearts in the James 5:5, last part; 2 Tim. 3:1, 2. children? crowded flats of Singapore. 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He is an ► before recorded — has been received disease that can be totally stopped by hydraulic engineer and is considered a from one of the instruments aboard vaccination, and despite vaccination specialist in knowledge about sediments Orbiting Solar Observatory-IV, a so- campaigns, smallpox cannot be con- being moved by the flow of water. A phisticated ultraviolet spectrometer con- sidered a disappearing disease. When Spanish concern has contracted him to structed at Harvard. The instrument the total number of cases in the world direct channeling in Extremadura of the will provide the first ultraviolet pictures dropped from over 100,000 in 1963 to Rivers, Alcollarin, Burdalo, and Fres- of the sun from a satellite and record about 60,000 the following year, the neda, tributaries of the Guadiana. the occurrence and development of outlook seemed bright, but in 1966, over IDES solar flares. Harvard 67,000 cases were reported, and in 1967, ► Acquirement of 1,000 acres of water- over 80,000. WHO ► Father of the American Christmas front across the Potomac from Mount card was Louis Prang, a German immi- Vernon will block any commercial de- ► Writing in a medical journal, a Lon- grant who settled in Roxbury, Massa- velopment that could mar the view don physician claims a cold cure. He chusetts. A lithographer, Prang special- from the historic George Washington declares that an early treatment of ro- ized in fine color reproductions. He shrine. The government development vamycin would "in most cases" halt the printed his first Christmas card in 1873. is to be called Piscataway Park. Passing common cold. The antibiotic must be The idea proved so popular that by ships of the United States Navy still pay used within six to 12 hours of the first 1881 he was turning out 5 million yule their respects to the first President when sniffle, he reports of the findings based cards a year. Minutes they sail the Potomac. Colors are half- on experiments involving 120 physicians and 1,000 patients. AMA Teen-age smoking survey by the masted, taps sounded; crewmen salute. ► National Geographic Society United States Public Health Service ► Drivers age 60 or older are percent- shows 10 per cent fewer smokers than age-wise less often convicted of speed, ► In Glacier National Park, British Co- 10 years ago, and 80 per cent of current lumbia, there is a maximum of three equipment, and major violations than teen-age smokers say they hope to quit. minutes from the time an avalanche are younger drivers, but more often con- A decrease of more than 2 per cent in releases until it strikes the highway. victed of right-of-way, turning, stop- cigarette manufacture was reported for This short time is all that road workers ping, and signaling violations. 1967. AMA have to abandon their slow-moving Highway User "cat" or grader and run out of the ava- ► Most conspicuous thing about a light- ► Canadian warships now carry a new house, aside from its height, is its char- lanche path. To maximize the escape po- jack, a white flag incorporating Cana- acteristic paint pattern, which has a tential, National Research Council da's flag in the upper quarter next to significance something akin to that of engineers have devised a plan built the hoists, or staff, with the naval crown, fingerprints. Each tower's design is around modified commercially available fouled anchor and eagle combined in unique within its general area. Citizen Band communications equip- dark blue on the fly. CDEA Ford Times ment. Trained avalanche-observers now observe all trigger areas, and at the first °' It is the height of bad manners to ► Some 200 species of insects feed on indication of danger, need only press a point the soles of one's feet at anybody corn, 400 on apple, and more than 150 button on the transmitter-receiver to in Yemen. A guest is expected to sit with on pine. Many insects even like poison warn the operator of the snow-clearing feet tucked to one side or folded under ivy. National Geographic Society vehicle. CDEA him. National Geographic Society The Youth's Instructor, September 10, 1968 23 The New „Llevi e IRV

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