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V3X44i6, UNION REAPER CONFERENCES CENTRAL STATES, COLORADO, KANSAS. MISSOURI, NEBRASKA AND WYOMLNG VOLUME XXVII COLLEGE VIEW, LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, MAY 6, 1958 NUMBER 18

Help Advance in Evangelism and Missionary Projects by Giving to the World-wide Jbollar cAdvance (Meting

R. R. FIGUHR, President, General Conference

The divine commission that the Lord want to give much more. "Every man barely ajar. How soon money and prop- gave His church is to advance. "Go ye according as he purposeth within his erties will lose their value we do not into all the world" was His parting ad- heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, know. Inflation, depression and other monition. In harmony with this com- or of necessity: for God loveth a cheer- serious financial developments threaten mand, the General Conference, at its ful giver." A million dollars will do so the world. Should we not now put our 1957 Autumn Council, voted to issue much in giving renewed impetus to talents to use? Should not our gold, our a special appeal to all our people every- the proclamation of the truth. We look service, our all, be dedicated to the where to provide One Million Dollars forward with confidence to a wonderful work of God, to be available. for His for evangelistic and missionary advance response to this appeal during this Gen- use while there is still opportunity to around the world. This is a large sum eral Conference year. In the churches work? The night is hastening on when but it can be raised. We feel certain the offering will be received on June 7. no man can work. Let us work while it that our people will want a part in this This will be supplemented by another is day to finish the task assigned us great undertaking, for nothing brings special offering on June 21, during the that we may soon hear the words of greater cheer and courage to the hearts General Conference session. The offer- welcome from our Lord, "Well done, of Seventh-day Adventists than to have ings of June 7 and June 21 we expect thou good and faithful servant: thou a part in advancing the work of God. to be no less than one million dollars. hast been faithful over a few things, I This offering will be worldwide. In The times demand something extra- will make thee ruler over many things: every land where there are Adventists, ordinary. Never before have there been enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." funds will be raised to swell the offer- so many calls and so many openings for ing. Someone has figured that one mil- the message as now, and never before Civil Defense Preparedness lion dollars means $11.57 per second have the times been so critical and om- Card inous. Prophecy is rapidly fulfilling. for a 24-hour period. Many will want Federal Civil Defense Administrator, to give no less than this one-second Soon opportunities for work will close Leo A. Hoegh, has introduced a Civil forever. Even today some doors are portion of $11.57. Others can and will Defense Preparedness Card which is available for distribution to our member- ship. This card is 2% x 331 inches in size OUR GREATEST and has on the card the basic essentials for Civil Defense preparedness. SACRIFICIAL. It is being suggested that the local church Civil Defense secretaries secure OFFERING these cards from their local conference Civil Defense secretary who is also the for World-wide Advance War Service Commission secretary. The conference Civil Defense secretaries can AMOUNT secure these cards in bulk quantity NAME from the State Civil Defense Director. ". . Go ye into all the world, and preach the Tliere should be one in the hands of ADDRESS — gospel to every creature." —Mark 16:15. each member of all our churches. In or- CHURCH dering them simply refer to them as CONFERENCE Afle Z 1958 Civil Defense Preparedness cards. (PUNTED W. A. HowE, Director 3 a gi NOIONINSVA Central Union Moil Defense WIONVI AN 3AV NuaLsva 01789 V Q S SO SNO3 N30 21:V.T.2433S FIIIWWWWWREffiffiffiSRIMISPRI FInallffitls

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Time of Harvest ....0.M•0411MOIM.0.14M0.0011.0.04=11•0”0.1M.0.11111.0.•.0•1=1.04=61/411=P43.•00.11MPOI.IMPO/M/...M.0,111•011./0”.... Every day to the mail box of The Voice of Prophecy come many thrilling LOG BOOMS PRICE letters which tell of the power of God $2.50 through radio. Here is one from the AND Central Union: "Enclosed are the first four lessons MOUNTAIN TRAILS on the study of Daniel and Revelation. I want you to know that I am enjoying Two boys seek adventure, get lost on a mountain. Have many narrow es- this study very much. Also, I was very capes from Timber wolves, Lynxes, and get ice bound. They still find mountains much impressed with the 40 lessons all through life that have to be conquered. which I completed just recently. "I have been attending a series of Add 100 per book for postage & Insurance

meetings in the Adventist Church. The 0.fM,1•00111.011••.•=•04MleeMPO0411•1.04110004/.04MNIMPI=1•0411..0.111141”,••0004M.04MINIO. sermons have been such an inspiration elements from the wheat in this club, entertained the young ladies of to me. It is not difficult for me to new flour without sacrificing the baking North Hall with a reception Monday understand the sermons since I have quality of white flour. Besides this, we evening, April 28. With Robert Kelly as completed the adult course and also have concentrated it and it contains emcee, the program was geared to a studied the Junior Bible Course with only 53 per cent of starch in comparison Southern setting. Following several musi- my children. I have also read the book, to 70 per cent of starch in white flour. cal numbers, a film was shown, What Jesus Said, by H. M. S. Richards. We guarantee that every cup of this fro Elder A. A. Esteb, associate sec- All his information in the book helped flour has more food value than over 10 me to understand the prophecies so retary of the General Conference Home cups of white flour. Brethren, the Missionary Department, will conduct a much better. Now, the study of Daniel health of our people has been our first and Revelation is truly revealing and workshop at Union College on May 8 concern and consideration. Because of and 9 on "How to Conduct and Organize understandable, because of hearing this this fact, and because this flour is series of sermons. Individual Evangelism." being produced in limited quantities, we The climax of my letter is that my ro The faculty and student body of are giving our people the first opportun- Union College took part in the National mother, my daughter, and I are going ity. Look for our advertisement in this to be baptized into the Seventh-day Defense program on May 6. Mr. R. M. issue. Adventist Church very soon. We are so Reynolds, physical education instructor thankful that we have found the true at the college, had charge of an all-cam- church. Your prayers have helped us pus evacuation. The demonstration was find the way instead of groping in 1-1-1, observed and controlled by the Civil dark." Air Patrol to prevent traffic tie-ups along Surely the Lord's hand is reaching ou the evacuation route. to grasp the honest in heart. tot Miss Alice Smith, chairman of the J. 0. IVERSEN, Associate Speaker Department of Nursing at Union College, The Voice of Prophecy recently assisted the Civil Defense Com- A New Baking Flour Capping Exercises mittee of the General Conference in Important Message About a New Ba- planning an hour-long Civil Defense Union College invites you to attend program to be given at the quadrennial king Flour From a Seventh-day Ad- the capping exercises presented by the ventist Director of Research for the session of the General Conference in Department of Nursing on May 16, at Cleveland in June. Union College will Viva Stone Flour Mills, Inc. 8:00 p.m. in the college auditorium. My dear fellow-believers through-out Thirty freshman nursing students will North America, we are happy to an- receive their caps from the senior nurses. Central Union Reaper nounce that Seventh-day Adventists are Official Organ of the Central Union Conference A Union College graduate with a ma- of Seventh-day Adventists first in making the greatest discovery jor in nursing, Mrs. Wayne Voegele, in milling history. This new flour is will take the part of Florence Nightin- Clara Anderson Editor B. L. Schlottbauer . . . Managing Editor milled from wheat, which is a perfectly gale for the candle lighting service, and balanced unit in itself. In the modern will be assisted in this ceremony by Subscription price $1.00 a year. milling of white flour, less than 10 per AU checks and money orders should be made another Union College graduate with a payable to the CENTRAL UNION REAPER. cent of its vital elements are retained. major in nursing, Mrs. Richard Rod- Both old and new addresses should be given when a change is requested. Zone numbers On the other hand, whole wheat flour, erick. regardless of its food value, is being should be included for all zoned cities. Elder Theodore Carcich, president of All copy for publication should reach the used by less than 2 per cent of the REAPER office by TUESDAY NOON preceding the Central Union Conference, will be the date of publication. American people. The reason is obvious; Published weekly (fifty issues a year) by the whole wheat flour just cannot take the the speaker of the evening. Central Union Conference at College View &te- Remember the date—May 16, at 8:00 flon, Lincoln 6, Nebraska. place of white flour in general baking Entered as second class matter, June 8, 1911. in the college auditorium. Act of Congress of March .09, 1870. qualities. Accepted for muting at special rate on Octo- With God's help, we have transferred News Notes ber 8, 1917, authorized August 20, 1920. Office at 4547 Calvert St., Lincoln 8, Nebraska almost 100 per cent of these vital so' Sigma Iota Kappa, men's dormitory Telephone 4-2818

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have a Civil Defense display at the ses- 'I am sorry I said what I did about this sion. MISSOURI CAMP MEETING book. I read further in it, using my Bible Date—July 16-19, 1958 1.0 Miss Alice Smith was the guest and couldn't find a single contradiction. Place—Su nnyda le Academy, speaker at the annual nurses' capping I would like to have it back to finish Centralia, Missouri exercises at Southwestern Junior College reading it, and also let my parents and We repeat this announcement and on May 2. in-laws read it.' I was happy to give it urge that you plan definitely on back to her and secured another book v.' The Hub of Harmony quartet pre- attending the Camp Meeting this for the lady. She has said that she and sented a musical program of spirituals year. Let's make this the biggest her family would like to have Bible at the Bedford Avenue Seventh-day attendance in the history of our studies." Adventist Church in Omaha Sunday conference. COME, and enjoy this Why not invest $1.00 in that friend. evening, April 20. The program was Spiritual feast! of yours? interspersed with readings and instru- H. C. Klement, President Give them What Jesus Said. mental solos. The quartet members are •••..11004111•1.0.111.0.=100.40404.O.O.MM.041=004•••00.1.10.4 We still have a few left at $1.00. Bert Reid, Otis Goldsmith, Robert Book- They cannot win‘ SOULS lying on er, and Clyfford Hazell. be an atheist. During rest periods the subject of religion occasionally comes the shelf. G. W. Srssorr, Manager Elder Robert Whitsett, the evan- 1.0 up and we have interesting discussions. Missouri Book and Bible House gelist of the Northern Union, spoke to One day someone brought up the sub- the Union College ministerial students ject of Armageddon, and everyone of the Health and Welfare Work on Wednesday, May 7 on "How to Pre- six or eight girls had a different belief We have just finished our Spring pare the Effective Evangelistic Sermon." on the subject. I remarked that I had Health and Welfare Federation meet- vo Sam Armstrong, a senior ministerial been reading a book that explained Ar- ings. It was a real joy to meet with these student, will demonstrate techniques in mageddon very clearly; it was the book eight groups, all of which manifested a the use of "black light" and other visual God Speaks to Modern Man. keen interest in enlarging their area of effects before the student Ministerial service to mankind. "One girl said she had been confused Association on Wednesday, May 14. Several items came up for discussion. about Armageddon and would like to The chief of these and the most impor- know more about the prophecies. I gave tant was how to do the follow-up work her the book God Speaks to Modern Man in connection with Dorcas Health and and she started reading it, and from day litft.4.* H. C. KLEMENT, President Welfare work that would net more C. L. SATHEII, Secretary-Trenstirer to day we would discuss the subject. She souls, both among those helped and P.O. Box 556 Tel. Valentine 7073 was thrilled to find Bible truths in this Kansas City 41 2928 Campbell tit those who were donors to our work. book for which she had been searching. We will see more baptisms as the re- Make wills and legacies payable to Nlismairi When she finished the book she started Conference Assn. of Seventh-day Athentaits sult of the work done in this field of coming to church and has been coming endeavor. The earnestness in this di- Sabbath School Advance regularly since; and is now a baptized rection will surely be fruitful. member. She told the other girls about On Sabbath, April 26, 50 persons in- Our Federation presidents are work- this wonderful book, and it was not long terested in improving the efficiency of ing with the societies to organize new before six or seven of the girls were all the Sabbath school work in District 13 groups of Health and Welfare workers. reading the same book. met at Norwood to organize the First Bourbon and Kirksville had new groups Sabbath School Association of Missouri. "Not long ago a lady came to work that were represented for the first time The officers selected were: James in the office, and told me she loved the this spring. Michaels of West Plains, president; W. C. Adventists, that they were the best More persons were present at the Woodin of Ave, vice-president; Mrs. friends she and her husband had ever Federation meetings this spring than Virginia Millard of Mansfield, secretary; had. Her two children had attended our ever before. We noted that there was and Mrs. W. W. Murray of Mountain church school for four years, because new determination for better organiza- Grove, assistant secretary. July 26 was she wanted them to have a Christian tion, more regular attendance, and the date selected for the next meeting. guidance and leadership. She recently closer attention to proper reporting. This meeting will be held at Ave. moved and isn't attending church be- It is not only an inspiration to attend This is the first Sabbath school asso- cause she says they cannot find a church these meetings but also a pleasure to ciation to be organized in the Missouri which they think meets God's standards. be associated with these consecrated Conference. It will be a decided advan- I urged her to read the book Great Con- workers for God EMILY E. COATS tage to the Sabbath school work in this troversy which she has, and also the State Federation President book God Speaks to Modern Man. area. We hope that it will be the begin- Sunset Calendar ning of many such associations in the "One of the girls who received the May 9 May 16 conference. H. R. COATS book God Speaks to Modern Man said Sabbath School Secretary she had read a portion and didn't like llenver, Colorado 7:02 7:09 it. that she would read the Bible for the Grand Junction, Colo. 7:14 7:20 A Soul for One Dollar truth, saying she would return the book. Topeka, Kansas 7:23 7:29 ( This is a recent experience of a Mis- I therefore asked her to bring the book Kansas City, Missouri 7:18 7:24 souri layman on fire for God.) back so this other lady could read it. St. Louis, Missouri 7:01 7:07 "I work in an office with Protestants, She brought the book the next morning Lincoln, Nebraska 7:31 7:38 Catholics, Jews, and one who claims to and when she gave it to me she said; Casper, Wyoming 7:21 7:29 "',"11,r1,7017M11,1111,11!,

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The Pathfinder fair last fall gave new interest and impetus to our clubs. In LORADO Remember! Durango the club has been very active R. S. JOYCE, President in their various activities. Radio station H. A. YOUNG, The Soul-winning Meeting with Secretary-Treasurer KDGO recently had a special program Telephone Tabor 2231 and 2232 ELDER ESTEB 2520 South Downing Denver 10 interviewing the club members and thei.. Make wills and legacies payable to the Sev- at leaders. The public is becoming aware enth-day Adventist Association of Colorado Boulder Colorado of the principles and standards of our Pathfinders. We are proud of them and News From Alamosa District May 17 at 3:00 p.m. the work they are doing. "Great oaks from little acorns grow" A word for the future. We plan is a proverb which can be aptly applied of truth, that God may have His witness- have four weeks of evangelistic services to the ( at present) six pupil, one-room, el scattered all over the land." Vol. 2, in the Farmington church during May. fivelgrade, church school in Alamosa, p. 115, The writer will be glad to answer Many Bible studies have been given and Colorado, at the intersection of High- questions addressed to him at Box 577, we Icok forward to a good interest there. ways 185, 160, and 17, in the sunny San Alamosa, Colorado. Some of our folk from Durango drive 63 Luis Valley. Many such schools have BEAVON ERIC A. miles one way every Sunday night to given talented doctors, evangelists, and Durango-Farmington hold cottage meetings. We pray that church administrators their start in life, Cod will bless their endeavors. some growing into small academies and District News Our members are of good courage. eventually colleges, each a link in a This report will be about a branch chain of 5,222 church schools, employing Sabbath school, a training class, and a We move forward in faith. 10,200 teachers, with a total enrollment Pathfinder Club. W. A. CLARKE of 267,791 at the end of 1957. Under Shiprock is an Indian community 30 News Item girding the whole system is the Advent- miles from Farmington. Several of our is;: conviction that ". . . . It (true educa- members from Farmington have been go- I:0 The dairy barn is nearing completion. tion) is the harmonious development of ing over there Sabbath after Sabbath We are counting on the laymen's cam- the physical, the mental, and the spiritual conducting Bible studies and ministering paign, which was started by the laymen, powers." to the welfare needs of people in this t provide all that is necessary to com- The object of the Alamosa church area. Friendships were formed, confi- plete and equip the building. One very school is not only to train pupils for life dence established and the way opened for good and necessary feature is the dress- and citizenship, but also to develop a Sabbath school. Sisters Veda Scholder in:: room where the boys can shower and character. Besides their missionary activi- and Gladys Willitts have led out in this change their clothes. ties, the young people enjoy many fun- endeavor. Today a group of 35 or more, filled field trips and excursions into the including a large group of children, as- neighboring hills. Alamosa has been semble every Sabbath afternoon to study NEBRASKA

called "the Climate Capital of the the Sabbath school lesson and sing the N. C. PETERSEN, President World" due to the abundance of sun- gospel songs we all love. We have faith 11I•.N TROUT, Secretary-Treasurer than God has precious souls here who 4745 Prescott Telephone 4-2323 shine. Certainly Adventists w h o, b y Box 26, C.V.S. Lincoln 6. Nebraska reason of arthritis, allergies, or other will ere long take their stand in the Make wills and legacies payable to Nebraska causes are advised to seek a dry climate, remnant church. Conference Assn. of the Seventh-day Adventists but who wish to keep their children in We have conducted a Training Light church school, might do well to investi- Bearers Class and a Speech Class for our New TV Program gate the possibilities of Alamosa. fell•: in this district during the winter The servant of the Lord declares: months. Good interest was shown and On the third of April -some of us "Missionaries are wanted to go into e had a good experience in training for from the office along with Eider Harold towns and villages and raise the standard more efficient service for the Lord. Reiner contacted the KHOL-TV Sta- tion and purchased time. We are planning to use the new films that are being prepared by Elder George Vandeman. The program will be shown at 6:30 p.m. beginning July 7, and from there on for a period of One year it will be ::hown every Sunday evening. More definite information will be sent cl:t as time goes on. This program will eotail quite a large outlay of means, so we trust that our good people will sup- pc•rt it financially as well as by their prayers and by encouraging their friends and neighbors to see and hear it from Left: The Alamosa school where the six children and their teacher work together in Christian Education. Right: Are those who enjoy this privilege. week to week.

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This station reaches down into quite Ministers and church members must pray much about this that God may a section of northern Kansas and also of now unite their efforts to work for the bless this modern increase of knowledge eastern Colorado, as well as covering success of this soul-winning effort. There to His glory and to the salvation of a considerable section of central, south- must be faithfulness in financial support. many. RALPH E. BROWNING ern, and western Nebraska. This is a new There must be diligence in advertising District Pastor venture as far as we are concerned, and the program and in following up the in- we do appeal to you for your hearty terest developed. Careful organization Grand Island District support and prayers. and planning will be essential. Special "In the morning sow thy seed, and in N. C PETERSE, President rallies for this purpose are being planned the evening withhold not thine hand: This Is It! for Sabbath, May 17. The Hastings, for thou knowest not whether shall pros- The big news for southcentral and Grand Island, Holdrege, and academy per, either this or that, or whether they southwestern Nebraska just now is tele- Districts will assemble at the academy both shall be alike good." Eccl. 11:6. vision evangelism. Before now, this has chapel at 3:00 that afternoon. Other In a variety of ways the gospel seed been only in our dreams, but now the plans are made for other districts af- is being sown in the Grand Island Dis- real thing is about to become a reality. fected.. Our members should plan to trict, and we have been attempting to Beginning Sunday evening, July 7, at attend these rallies without fail. Now do more in the last two years with 6:30, there will be a weekly evange- we must have co-operation and full faith that some seed will fall in good listic service brought by Elder George participation. God calls upon each of us soil and bear fruit to the glory of God. Vandeman over Station KHOL-TV near to do our part at such a time as this. It appears to me that interest in our mes- Holdrege, and its satellite Station KHPL- All of us ministers recognize the limi- sage has never been greater or more TV at Hayes Center, Nebraska, on Chan- tations of ordinary public evangelism widespread since I have been in this nels thirteen and six respectively. These today. Even in a very successful cam- district than it is at the present time. stations cover a vast area, including paign, there are such a few who come to We pray that we may be faithful to do several counties in Kansas and Colorado. hear the message. Every television set our part, and that God's Spirit may It is estimated that over half a million becomes a potential pulpit and every bring many of these to a decision to ac- people are in reach of these stations. home a potential chapel. We need to cept present truth.

.Rd MARKET DATA FOR CHANNEL 6 AND 13. Satellite Station Taken from SRDS "Consumers at Hayes Center, Ne6.0•6 Markets" 1955 Channel 6 Population 501,700. Homes 161,715

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS. Effective Buying HOLDREGE, NEBRASKA Income ...... $884,394,000 Total Retail Sales $597,924,000 o=f;;AR=SC7eD- ValanAint c 7 Farm Population 177,500 1. Farm Homes ____ 52,710 KNOX t,. DAWIES that.m. 1 . C „II7AR N., \ Gross Farm Income $538,313,000 CHERRY BROWN {ROCK NOLT' CLiite SNIALIDAN (60% of the total effective buying Alnanc*.lb :":.1,.... income is farm income) (67% of 500 MATTE II PIERCE WANE all the irrigated acres of Nebraska ANTILOP. farm land is covered by KHOL- Marta TV' signal. There are 908,710 Thatcraccol MADISON STANTON CUMIN. SLA.E LOUP GARFIELD "MERLE acres of farm land under irrigation wnl MIA SORT MORRILL macbscv SZ.Son THOMAS Itkamt in the KHOL-TV area out of the GARDEN GRANT Sa*Slciff BOONE 1,393,733 acres, total of Nebraska.)

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This map shows the territory that the TV program sponsored by the Nebraska Conference will cover. 6 CENTRAL UNION REAPER

Following God's counsel we are ance and making a cool place for the using literature. Signs circulation was in- Vacation Bible School. creased. Nearly 300 of the book What Our church school is nearing the end Jesus Said are being given out. Starting of a very good year. We have a good about two years ago, we have been mak- teacher in Mrs. Pacheco, and no parents ing a systematic coverage of Grand Is- complain of the education their children land, by the aid of a map, with tracts. are receiving. Thus we used up the literature on hand On the night of April 19 a social gath- and thousands more pieces as new tracts ering was held in th remodeled base- were suggested. Kearney has been nearly ment of the Kearney church. About three covered also, and the Elm Creek mem- months had elapsed since the work was bers have given out considerable in the begun on our church which was in such small towns of that area. Mailing pro- dire need of repair. It has cost much, but grams to the routes have invited en- without it the children's division was rollments in our Bible Course. In our not really fit to use. Re-wiring has been latest endeavor, giving the book Questions done. Heat ducts have been changed. on Doctrine to local ministers, I have New cement now covers the old cement found an encouraging response—particu- and old tile. A new stairway, better ar- larly in Grand Island. The minister of the rangement of rooms, a hall, water heater, Christian Church in Kearney tells me and a great deal of paint made a real of his agreement on prophecy and how transformation. We now look for growth much he got from the book What Jesus in our children's Sabbath school depart- Said. It is too early to tell what may ment, and it is already indicated. come of giving Questions on Doctrine It was encouraging and helpful to have to these men, but from their attitude Elder Browning assist in such a fine it apears many will read it. way, leading the music and so forth, in our Kearney meetings. We are at- Elder Browning and the writer held tempting to reciprocate just now by help- a series of evangelistic meetings in the ing in a series of meetings in the Hast- Kearney church from January 26 into ings church. Several non-Adventists are April. A total of about 45 non-Advent- attending, and the meetings seem much ists came during the series, giving us appreciated as we finish the first of six many new interests to follow up. Un- weeks. Thank you for your prayers for fortunately about two weeks after we God's work in this part of Nebraska. opened, the worst weather in years hit E. E. SHAFER The children from all the divisions pictured central Nebraska making it almost im- learned the Memory Verses for the entire District Pastor quarter. The Laramie, Wyoming, church is possible for farm people to come to the proud of their children's zeal for spiritual meetings for about four weeks without learning. using tractors or even with them some- children might have the necessary visual times. An especially promising family thus YOMING : J. L. DITTBERNER, President aids that are so effective in their classes. missed a large part of the messages al- B. L. COOK, Secretary-Treasurer The accompanying pictures show the though they came back toward the 604 South Wolcott St. Casper expressions of happiness on the faces of close. Bible studies have been arranged P. 0. Box 599 Telephone 3-4312 Make wills and legacies payable to Wyoming the young people who knew all their with that family. I expect some new Conference Assn. of Seventh-day Adventists memory verses. When the Lord Jesus members before long in Kearney. One comes these faces will shine with far former Adventist now closes her beauty greater joy as the result of the faithful shop on Sabbath after 15 years of being Sabbath School Progress Justifiably proud were the Laramie and sacrificing efforts of our children's open. Our local elder, Chester Hinton, teachers. These children are being pre- and his wife have done a great deal to en- parents and church members when they heard that all 21 of the children in the pared to go home with Him. courage this lady who made this de- PERRY F. PEDERSEN cision before attending the meetings. Laramie Sabbath school knew all their memory verses for the quarter on Thir- Sabbath School Secretary The members of the Grand Island teenth Sabbath. church have been organized to give Laramie is experiencing a new vigor Two District MV Institute more Bible studies and do other types and interest in both the Sabbath school For several months the Powell and of missionary work. New contacts have and church. With exceptional leader- Worland Districts have been anticipating been made and studies begun. A Red ship the Sabbath school is prospering in a delightful week end with each other Cross First Aid Course, being taught by Avery division. Recently a Sabbath for a special Missionary Volunteer Insti- the pastor and his wife, started at the School Workshop was held that has in- tute. Friday evening and all day Sabbath, church, April 24. It was voted to hold a spired the entire church. Many folk who April 18 and 19, saw the fruition of their Vacation Bible School here for the third have no official Sabbath school responsi- plans when seven churches representing year. New tile is to be laid in the main bilities are spending many hours work- one-third of the entire conference, with basement shortly, improving the appearing on devices and patterns so that the an estimated 200 members present, gath- CENTRAL UNION REAPER 7

Top left to right: Elders Dittberner and Voss listen attentively as Elder Howe g yes valuable instruction on the importance of leadership in working for youth. A special request brought the ministers together for a song. Elder Dittberner occompanied the group on the piano. Mrs. Dittberner plays for Mrs. Betty Gregg. Lower left to right: Some of the many children singing a special request number. Brother Jacobs leading the music for the group. Picture shows only a portion of the more than 200 present. ered in Greybull for this delightful meet- murmur of Christian friends enjoying the ing. The conference office staff from precious moments together. Casper was on hand with their families CENTRAL STATES to help swell the throng. How true it is that when we assemble F. L. BLAND, President ourselves together we gain strength and H. T. SAULTER, Secretary-Treasurer Elder W. A. Howe, Central Union MV courage to continue the battle of life to 2528 Benton Blvd. Kansas City, Mo. and Educational secretary, was guest prepare ourselves for the soon coming of Make wills and legacies payable to the Cen- tral States Conference Corporation of the speaker Sabbath morning and he and our Lord and Saviour! Someone has said Seventh-day Adventists. Elder J. L. Dittberner conducted an in- the proof of a successful meeting is to spiring instructional period in the after- see reluctance on the part of everyone to noon, giving counsel and instruction in break up and go home. From that view- Dorcas Welfare Federation the importance of working for our youth. point, this gathering was a resounding success for there was a genuine reluc- A meeting was called for the organi- Memberi from Big Trails, Ten Sleep, tance and sadness in parting, mingled zation of the second Dorcas Welfare Thermopolis, Worland, Cody, Pow ell with a deep sense of toy for having an- Federation at the Sharon SDA Church, and Greybull brought their children, other inspiring convocation with God's Omaha, Nebraska, April 20, 1958, at food, appetites and good nature to the people. 10:00 a.m. Churches comprising this meeting and Sabbath noon witnessed a Federation are: Allon Chapel S D A vast throng gathered around She picnic We look forward to the day when we Church, Lincoln, Nebraska, Bethel SDA tables in the park to enjoy an abundant shall never again know the sadness of Church, Omaha, Nebraska. feast together. separation but only eternal joy in the At the appointed hour, 10:00 a.m., 65 heavenly kingdom. We'll plan to be with Saturday night those who were able to or more members from these churches you there, too. PERRY F. PEDERSEN stay enjoyed an evening of fellowship were present to blend their voices in H.M. & S. S. Secretary that saw games for the children, singing singing the hymn "What A Friend We for the adults, a book sale conducted by Have In Jesus" as their opening song. Brother B. L. Cook and a vast amount Listen Every Sunday Mrs. Sidney Burnett, of Omaha, Ne- of delicious taffy cooked up by Elder braska, led us to the throne of grace Dittberner. The kitchen of the recreation asking God for guidance throughout the hall was filled to overflowing as children meeting. Elder G. Herfin Taylor, pastor and parents alike pulled taffy to make it BOX 55, LOS ANGELES, CALIF. of the Sharon SDA Church, extended shiny white, pulled taffy out of children's a hearty welcome to the delegates and hair, out of the cavities in the teeth, expressed his appreciation for having an pried it loose from sticky fingers, and organization of this nature. Following May 11: Praying Mothers picked it up from the floor. Above all the remarks by Elder Taylor, an explan- was the pleasant sound of the steady May 18: I Have a Question ation was given "Why it Is Necessary to CENTRAL UNION REAPER

Have a Dorcas Welfare Federation." sage. The Lord has called us into the Meet These Retired Workers It was pointed out that these Federa- church "... for such a time as this." tions give an opportunity for fellowship, P. C. WINLEY exchanging of ideas and opportunities Home Missionary Department to assist in building stronger societies in the churches, etc. Youth Leadership Classes Just before taking the reports from The past several weeks have witnessed the various societies, we were favored the introduction of the first MV Lead- with a lovely solo from Miss Loma Batth ercraft courses in the Central States Con- and her accompanist which enhanced our ference. Beginning in St. Louis at the meeting. The reports were given by the Berean church on Sabbath and Sunday, ”.74e, Dorcas leaders of their past activities March 29-30, and continuing in Kansas Fa for R. rider C. A. Lynes and expressions of anticipating greater City, Missouri, at the Beacon Light Elder C. A. Lynes, ( right ), a retired things in the future through the influ- church on Sabbath and Sunday, April minister, serves the Allon Chapel church ence of the Federation. 12-13, Elder W. A. Howe, MV Secretary of Lincoln, Nebraska, as pastor. Elder and. NI-s. Lynes' work in Lincoln since We were very fortunate to have Elder of the Central Union Conference, joined their arrival there 16 months ago has J. H. Jones, Jr., MV and Educational forces with Elder James H. Jones, Jr., the resulted in new life and inspiration for secretary of the Central States Confer- Central States Conference MV Secretary, th:, believers there. ence, with us and his counsel and help in this first presentation of the MV Lead- Pastor R. L. Ryles as lay pastor of the was appreciated. Elder Jones is also anx- ercraft course. The Leadercraft course is Des Moines, Iowa, church has given ious to see more of our young people conducted as a class with participation over five years of service to that group. participating in this phase of evangelism. by all those taking the course. Very fine Under his leadership the church has The nominating, and Constitution and assistance was provided in our Kansas grown both in number and in spiritual By-Laws committees were appointed, City meeting by Miss Shirley Smith, the heights. The Central States Conference and while they were doing their work, Beacon Light church school teacher. "Thanks" to these men who without Mrs. Noma Lightner, and members of In both meetings there was an excel- pay faithfully serve God's cause. the society of Omaha, Nebraska, pre- lent representation on hand for the meet- H. T. SAULTER pared a delicious meal. Following this ing, with a total of 32 certificates being period we resumed our meeting and the awarded for the completion of the ten- to this need has won the appreciation of hour course, 15 to St. Louis and 17 to reports of the committees were read as all who have attended, and although a Kansas City. The group in St. Louis follow: minimum of ten hours is sufficient for the Name of Federation—North Central comprised both the St. Louis and Kin- awarding of a certificate, the course is loch churches, and the group in Kansas Federation progressive in that it affords continued President—Mrs. Anna Partridge; Oma- City included both the Kansas City, opportunity for growth and development Missouri, and Kansas City, Kansas, ha, Nebraska training in its scope. If you are inter- Vice-president—Mrs. Piccola Humph- churches. It is planned to continue these ested in rendering a service doing "some rey; Des Moines, Iowa classes at the Denver, Omaha, and of the nicest work given to men," and if Se c r et a r y-treasurer—M r s. Olivia Wichita church districts in the very near the challenge of training youth in these Mitchell; Lincoln, Nebraska future. crisis hours of earth's history strikes a Assistant Secretary - treasurer—M r s. The MV Leadercraft course was devel- response in your heart, be sure and seek Mayme Fulton; Sioux City, Iowa oped to meet the demand for a more out and take advantage of the MV Lead- Recording Secretary—Mrs. Lula Wash- practical training program on behalf of ercraft classes when they are held in your ington; Omaha, Nebraska the MV Society officers and drafted church district. JAMES H. Jo.N.E.s Assistant Recording Secretary— M r s. youth leadership personnel. Its response Conference MV Secretary Beverly Jackson; Des Moines, Iowa The president, Mrs Anna Partridge, in a very humble way expressed herself to the members of the Federation stating that she realized the need of the work that should be done by the members and she believes that this is going to be one of the fastest growing Federations in our conference. May I appeal to every member of the Central States Conference to give our Dorcas Welfare Societies your whole- hearted co-operation because there is suffering of all description in our com- munities and you know that when you give physical aid to these individuals the impression made upon their minds Elders W. A. Howe and James H. Jones, Jr. conducting the MV Leadercraft Course in prepares them for the third angel's mes• the Kansas City, Missouri, Beacon Light church.

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r ilp—ass.m.N043.•••••..411•0 KANSAS Sabbath School F. 0. SANDERS, President It. L. HAAS, Secretary-Treasurer Workshops box 267 Telephone 3-9639 Topeka Rush Center Auditorium 1275 Topeka BouleNard Make wills and legacies payable to thr Kan- Sunday, May 11, 1958 sas Seventh-day Adventist Conference Assn. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Exchange your ideas and patterns Voice of Youth come for the day The youth work in the Wichita, Kan- bring a lunch sas, church is going forward with un- a. PIctured here ore the members recently precedented enthusiasm. One of the in cur churches. Young people who had baptized in the Garden City church, along with latest endeavors by these "on fire for Cluer H. L. Haas and Pastor John E. Goley. I t o t9ni.i Lefo- e were encouraged Elder Haas assisted Brother Goley in the bap- I 00." young pecple was a full-fledged t C-.1 to a snail way at fist. then t's,mal service. Veice of Youth meeting conducted ac- later givea heavier responsihfities, thus co.ding to the pattern given by the Gel- opening before them the avenues of serv- One, was a lady who owed most of her C:nference MV Department. ice for the Master. conviction to the Voice of Prophecy Bi- Meetings were held by the youth and Yes, the results of endeavors such as ble Correspondence Course. Sister Henry for a total of eleven nights and two Sab- these are far reaching. The Missionary Schreiber took the first course about three bath services. Altogether 40 young peo- Volunteer work of the Wichita church or tour years ago and since has taken ple participated in this meeting, with has been lifted to a new high plane of nearly every course, and we found her some leading the music, some providing respect in the eyes of the older members. just waiting to be gathered in. The other the special music and around 30 doing the New confidence in their ability and deep two who were baptized were juniors, speaking. The speakers followed the consecration has been established and Jerry Gaede and jimmy Bergen. We re- pattern cf the youth sermons which are we can now expect to see them pressing joice in their decision to give their lives available to all MV Societies. reward and forward toward greater Movie,; presenting yaeimas Bible truths achievements in the days to come. in uniting with the remnant church. were usually sho..vu before the meeting HAROLD E. HAAS Our churches are also welfare minded. each time. These pictures helped set MV Secretary Fach church has a Dorcas society which re fine atmosphere for the i-nportant meets regularly. Our food basket pro- messages that were to follow. Southwest Kansas gram at the Christmas season, in which The results from this meeting were District No. 13 . good and far reaching. In the fist place The break in the drought has halted, a strong spiritual impact was brought somewhat, the exodous from southwest upon the church. Besides regular mem- Kansas, so we look for some growth and A STITCH IN TIME bee-, whe re-consecrated their lives to progress in the immediate future. Pro- the Master, there were five non-Advent- spects for additions to our churches look ist young people who steed in response good at this time, and there are a good t the call to surrender to the Lord and number of interested persons receiving prE?are for His return. Pastor Russel Eible studies, some being given by lay- Ho'-ea. is now leading them into further men. Worth making special mention of studies rf God's word in preparation for are the Sunday night meetings in the baptism. Liberal church, held by Doctor T. E. Beyond this, new talents of leadership Wade, who is using the preaching films. were discovered and developed to help The response has been good, and we ser3717. the great need for this very thing trust that this may develop into a fi interest. Several of the ladies in the Lib- eral church have been teaming up in giv • nuts Bible studies with the church re- corder and film strips. Also, the Bill Watts. family have been active in giving Makes the Finest Clothes. Bible studies in the Garden City area. Add Luster, Distinction Brother Watts has been recording the to Your Appearance, Sobbath sermons and playing them in the to Your Personality rest homes, and for shut-in members. by Adding Education — and for others who are interested in a Lesson at a Time with Left to right: Elder Russel Hagen, pastor of this message. We cannot over estimate the W!chita church, Lester Ball, church elder the value of such layman co-operation. and MV sponsor, and William Keller, MV HOME STUDY INSTITUTE feeder, are shown as they examine the Voice On March 22 we witnessed the bap- Takoma Park, Washington 12, D. C. of Youth sermon outlines and discuss plans for these meetings. tism of three in the Garden City church • 1U CENTRAL UNION REAPER

He taught in the department of Biblical because of ill health she was forced to drop out. the churches gave a total of about 40 languages and religion at Washington Missionary In 1903 she entered the church school work, baskets, shows an awareness to the needs College, Washington, D.C. from 1910-15 and teaching in Missouri, Colorado, Kansas, Iowa 1924-2d. From 1915-24 and again from 1934- and Minnesota. On January 13, 1923, she was of our fellow men in the district. This 43 he was professor of Greek, Hebrew and m‘ar.eu to Martin Lhristensen, who died in missions at Union College, Lincoln, Nebr., be- 1942. Mrs. Christensen fell asleep in Jesus on covers our Ingathering territory, which coming professor emeritus in 1943. Jan. 27, 1958. She leaves to mourn her passing consists of 17 cities and towns. The In 1945- he married Mrs. Louise Stahnke five sisters and one brother. who survives him. Besides his wife he is sur- 0. H. BENTZINGER 14,000 visitation leaflets ordered and vived by two sons, a daughter, two brothers and four stepchildren. THOMPSON-Clyde A. Thompson was born largely distributed in spite of plenty of Funeral services were conducted by M. W. in Burt County, Nebr., Feb. 1, 1877, and snow, shows the missionary spirit of the Deming and Everett Dick in the College View passed to his rest on Feb. 27, 1958, in Boulder, SDA Church on Feb. 26 and burial was at Colo. Survivors are his wife, the former Estella members. By the grace of God, we pray Mauston, Wis. EVERETT DICK SecrisZ, a daughter, three grandchildren and a brother. Brother Thomson came to Boulder in that the work may soon be finished in SANDERS-Hiram Louis Sanders was born 1904 and was employed by the Boulder-Colo- the southwest part of Kansas with every Sep:. 10, 1863 in Marion, Ill., and passed rado Sanitarium, in maintenance work, chiefly, away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Helen until his retirement in 1936. He was treasurer member doing his part. Norman in Pueblo, Colo., Feb. 18, 1958. His of the Boulder church for 23 years and gave a wife Margaret died in June 1951. great amount of time in helping build the JOHN E. GOLEY To mourn the loss of a devoted father are Boulder church edifice. four daughters and two sons. REUBEN G. JOHNSON Interment took place in the Chico cemetery. There he awaits the call of the Life Giver, BUDD-Mary Jane Louis Budd was born Whom in life he adored so much. Jan. 1, 1872, in Ill., and died in Minden, Nebr., A. E. MILLNER Feb. 3, 1958. She was a member of the SDA Church in Minden, although she hadn't been BURKEY-Mrs. Frances Burkey was born able to attend for some time before her death. June 20, 1886, at North Bend, Nebr., and Surviving are: a daughter, a son, grand- passed away March 2, 1958, at Sterling, Colo. daughter, grandson, and two great-grand- She was married Oct. 12, 1910 at Fremont, daughters. Nebr., to Arthur E. Burkey. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. BELZ - KRAFT Survivors include her husband, a daughter, We long for the resurrection day at the coming and two sons. of Jesus Christ, but in the meanwhile trust her At the foot-hills of the Rockies, on She was a member of the Sterling SDA to God's loving care. R. E. Bnowis-ING Sunday, March 23, a large congrega- Church. How bright the Christian's hope in our District Pastor Lord's return. R. L. WARNER tion in the Boulder church, witnessed DIEL-Maria Diel, nee Schrick, was born in WITMER-Mrs. Verna A. Roach Witmer of Russia, August 31, 1868, and passed away Feb. the beautiful marriage service, when Wichita, Kans., was born June 9, 1880, and 15, 1958 at Hillsboro, Kans. She was married died Jan. 15, 1958. She is survived by two to George Diel on Jan. 6, 1899, and to this Duane Kraft and Jannie Belz pledged sons, one brother and a grandchild. Funeral union six daughters and one son were born. their troth, each to the other. After services were conducted by the writer. Two daughters preceded her in death. • A. RUSSEL HAGEN Mr. Diel passed away in 1951. She is sur- Duane has completed his term in the vived by four daughters, one son, 19 grand- SEELEY-Walter Ellis Seeley was born children, 37 great-grandchildren, two great- army, he and his wife plan to establish March 16, 1870, at Milwaukee, Iowa, and great-grandchildren, and a host of other rela- their home in Boulder. We feel confi- passed away at Salem Hospital, Hillsboro, tives and friends. She rests in the hope of the Kans.,Jan. 20, 1958. He was married to Min- first resurrection. Burial was in the LeHigh dent that the blessing of God will be nie avis in 1892. Mr. Seeley retired in 1933 cemetery. W. J. CHRISTENSEN and they made their home in Marion until 1958 upon their united lives. when they moved to the Home for the Aged R. S. joyc at Hillsboro. He is survived by his wife, two sons, a daughter, 19 grandchildren, 24 great- grandchildren; two sisters; and a host of friends. Business Notices READY - RODIE Burial was in the Marion cemetery. Advertisements and business notices are not W. J. CHRISTENSEN solicited but are published only as an accommo- In Denver, Colorado, at a beautiful WILLIAMS-Mrs. Ruth Williams was born dation. They must be sent to the local confer- church wedding, March 16, 1958, many March 20, 1895 in Omaha, Nebr. She was the ence to be approved by the officers before being seventh of eleven girls born to James and Sarah published in the CENTRAL UNION REAPER. Ad- friends and relatives witnessed the union Alexander. She was the widow of Ben D. Wil- vertisements appearing in the REAPER are print- liams who preceded her in death one year. Five ed without endorsement or recommendation of of Lenora Ready and Junior Rodie. A sisters are left to mourn their loss. the Central Union Conference. For each inser- 0. H. BENTZINGER tion the rate is four cents a word with a mini- reception followed the ceremony. Mrs. mum charge of $1.50. Cash should accompany Rodie is a Denver girl and has been SALES-Mrs. Minta Sales was born in Cam- advertisement. eron, Mo., June 18, 1891, and departed this working at the Colorado Conference of- life after a very short illness March 8, 1958, 0...• - . fice. Mr. Rodie is from Abilene, Kansas, in Sheridan, Wyo. She is survived by her husband, three sons, one daughter, and six grand- WANTED: Middle aged SDA woman to care and has been employed in Denver for children. She is sleeping, awaiting the day when for me in wheel chair. Board, room, and $50.00 Jesus returns and takes us all home avith Him. per month. Write reference. If you want more some time. They plan to continue their particulars write Mrs. Nettie Lakey, 319 N. work there. Every one present wished BURGESS-Mrs. Anna Burgess died at the Magnolia, Columbus, Kansas. 18-1 age of 72 at the Sheridan County Memorial God's blessing on this new home. Hospital, March 11, 1958, in Sheridan, Wyo. DRIED FRUIT, NUTS, RIPE OLIVES. Price She became a SDA four years ago and was the list on request. Try special' package containing E. E. PATTON only one of her family in the faith. Even though 5 lbs. each California Dates, Calimyrna Figs, her health has been failing her faith remained Mixed shelled nuts and four cans best quality strong. She, too, looked forward to a better ripe Mission Olives. Express prepaid $11.88. land where there is no sickness or pain. CALIFRUIT, Calimesa, California. 18-1 E. E. PATTON "1"4841 :irtit • Buy you furs at 10% above wholesale. Also ifratz BYERRUM-Mr. Horace Byerrum was born complete restyling, cleaning, repairing. Mail -"Blessed we the dead which diein the lord." Rev. in ill.. in 1884 and died in Sacramento, Calif., orders to Girls' Fur Shop, 901 South Downing Feb. 2, 1958 while visiting relatives there. His St., Denver, Colorado. 18-4 home has been in Montrose, Colo., for over 60 years and his body was brought back for burial NEW BAKING FLOUR (natural-no chemi- cals added) Milled for the first time. It is in- ANDERSON-Jacob Nelson Anderson died a` P. Montrose cemetery. Sunday February 23 in Lincoln, Nebr. The deed "White-Whole Wheat Flour" Food Val- He is survived by his wife, one daughter, two ue 10-13 times higher than white flour. Baking son of Niels an-I Karen Anderson. he ',vas born son', two sisters, two brothers, besides grand- in Swerborg, Denmark, Jan. 27, 1°67, and Quality of white flour. Club Freight Shipment moved with his parents to Wis., when he was children. Price 4/25 lb. sacks-$15.00 Delivered, 10 /10 a small child. Elder Max Torkelsen assisted by Amos Truby. lb. sacks-$15.00 Delivered. Viva Stone Flour He was married to Emma Thompson of conducted his funeral services in Montrose and Mills, Inc., Lewiston, Montana 18-2 Mauston, Wis., in 1896 and three children spoke of the blessed hope that Mr. Byerrum were born to this union. She passed away in had so much faith in. J. E. EVERETT WANTS WORK-Charles Sharon 16, desires 1925. work this summer so he can attend Sunnydale Professor Anderson has been an ordained CHRISTENSEN-Mrs. Vita Tindall Chris- Academy. Height 5' 11", weight 165 lbs., has minister of the SDA Church since 1899 and tensen was born Dec. 23 1879. at Fayette, Mo. drivers license. Experience in dairying and had the distinction of being the first Adventist She attended Union College, and united with farming. Reference: Sunnydale Academy, or missionary in China, arriving in Hong Kong in the SDA Church in 1900. Later she started the J. K. Scott, Centralia, Missouri. Write Hazel 1902 and spending seven years in China. nurse's course at Battle Creek Sanitarium but Sharon, Sturgeon, Missouri. 17-2

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Die Eoulder Colorado Sanitarium and iloipital

The rebuilding of he Boulder Colorado ternity patients. The completed project over to the sanitarium provided some Sanitarium and Hospital was started in will provide space for 80 beds. over $450,000 in assets. The Board has June, 1957, and it is anticipated that Boulder is located in a section where made provision to liquidate these as- it will be completed by the end of business and residential development is sets, except the Wyoming land and oil 1958. rapidly increasing and will continue to leases. This includes the demolition of the increase. It is anticipated, as soon as We are also most grateful for Hill- greater share of the older structures such finances will permit, that another two Burton funds that finance 43.3 per cent as east and west cottages, power house, floors for patient beds on this single- of the entire new building project and laundry building, bakery building, gym- story addition will be needed. most of the new equipment. This total nasium, and the original 1895 wood frame We are also rearranging and remod- aid will be some over $580,000. hospital structure. eling facilities in the Physical Therapy We also appreciate the financial aid The accompanying architect's delinea- Department which is housed in the 1932 given by the General Conference, the tion shows how the institution will ap- fireproof structure. Provisions are be- Central Union Conference, and the Colo- pear after completion of construction ing made for the installation of a Hub- rado Conference. now under way. A new power house and bard Tank with a recessed Wading The Lord is richly blessing in the op- maintenance building to be completed Trough. We sincerely believe that this does not show on the sketch. eration of the Boulder Sanitarium. In department, in the giving of hydrother- spite of the torn up condition due to the The entrance to the new hospital apy treatments and providing physical building faces the north, with parking construction work, the operating gain therapy care can be and should be one for the sanitarium and the five Health area for about 40 cars in front of the of the strong and outstanding depart- building. Nearing completion is the new Food Stores for the first three months ments of our institution. This department of 1958 has been the best for any cor- section through the middle of the plant. can and will also be the means of This new section connects the 1918 responding period in recent years. Our building up patronage in other depart- daily average patient count for March three-story building, in the upper area Ments. of the photo, and the 1932 wing at the of this year was a 27 per cent increase The estimated cost of the completed over March of a year ago. right ( with skylights) which houses project is as follows: The future of the Boulder Sanitarium the Physical Therapy Department. Original building contract $776,951.00 and Hospital as can be visualized is a Construction of the single-story wing Equipment planned for 128,497.00 very bright picture. Mrs. E. G. White ( which appears to the left in the photo ) Second addition anticipated gave the following statements pertaining will begin the last part of April and is cost 330,000.00 to the sanitarium: to be completed at the same time as Equipment planned for 50,000.00 the main building This second addition Physical Therapy Remodeling 15,000.00 "The Boulder Sanitarium is to do is to provide new, modern, and up-to- Total $1,300,448.00 its appointed work".—Letter of Appeal date facilities for surgery, which will to the Colorado Conference, August 10, include three operating rooms, recovery It is surely providential how funds 1905. room, and also provides new facilities have been provided to finance this en- "The light given me is that we should for the Obstetrical Department, inclu- tire building project. The John J. Lamb not rest until the Boulder Sanitarium is ding new nursery and 13 beds for ma- estate which has recently been turned a decided success. What we need is to gird on the armor, and advance in unity. . . . There certainly is a work o be done by the Boulder Sanitarium, and a broad work to be done in the vicinity of this sanitarium . . .God wants us never to do such a thing as to part with the Boulder Sanitarium. This institution will yet do its work and will do it well."— Remarks at General Conference, May 29, 1905. Surely with such instruction given, and with the guidance of our heavenly Fa- ther, we should move forward courage- ously and with faith to plan wisely for the future enlarged place the sanitarium, as one of God's institutions, will fill in this community and in our church organization.

Artist's drawing of the Boulder Sanitarium and Hospital to be finished by the end of 1958. HARVEY C. HAirrmAri, Administrator