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HEREVER the Christian message has Impossible as that is of comprehension, Wgone, carols are being sung at this sea- it is nevertheless a fundamental of the son of the year. Christmas is a happy time, Christian message. Paul set forth Christian not because of the weather but because of theology in tense terms but we owe much the spirit of joy it brings, fulfilling the to the aged apostle John for his deep, quiet angel's announcement, "Behold, I bring you revelations of Jesus. We can picture this good tidings of great joy, which shall be to old saint on Patmos receiving the Revela- all people." And caroling is a lovely way to tion of Jesus Christ. He knew Jesus in the express our joy. flesh, but now he sees Him on the throne. Not all Christmas carols are of the same Seventeen centuries of tradition assigned type. Some are ancient, like the old French both Revelation and the fourth Gospel to "Noel," so old its origin is lost in antiquity. John the apostle. But a century ago certain The word "Noel" carries the idea of a cry critical scholars declared he could not pos- of joy as on a birthday. One of our best sibly be the author of the Gospel that bears loved is the German carol, "Silent Night," his name, for that indicates a later writ- more sentimental than factual because the ing, at least the middle or perhaps the demanding crowds made Bethlehem any- latter half of the second century. Such thing but silent the night Jesus was born. claims are out of date today. Recent discov- eries have forced even the critics to aban- But the lovely message of that carol lingers don the theory of the late date. In fact, with us. modern scholars go so far as to say his Gos- Charles Wesley's "Hark the Herald An- pel could have been written as early as gels Sing" is also very popular. Unfortu- A.D. 90. nately the poem as Wesley wrote it has suf- In many ways John's Gospel is quite dif- fered some changes. What a depth of truth ferent from the Synoptists, which leads us the second stanza reveals when we read it to query, When was this Gospel written and in its original form: why? When reading a book it is always wise "Christ, by highest heav'n adored, to turn to the preface to find the objective Christ the everlasting Lord; of the writer. John wrote no preface. In Late in time behold Him come, fact, he never once uses his own name. At Offspring of a Virgin's womb. the conclusion of his story he states his Veil'd in flesh the GODHEAD see! objective as he says: "These are written, Hail, th' Incarnate Deity! that ye might believe that Jesus is the Pleased as Man with man to dwell, Christ, the Son of God; and that believing JESUS. our Emmanuel!" ye might have life through his name" Note the words "Godhead" and "Incar- (John 20:31). nate Deity." Some criticize Wesley, declar- Chapter 20 actually closes his narrative. ing his theology at times overshadows his Chapter 21 is, as it were, an added post- poetry. But too often changes rob the script to explain how a certain "saying" writer of his message. Liberal theologians got started among the brotherhood. Some balk at the concept of Omnipotence being were saying that he, John, would not die. sheathed in that Babe's aim. Paul, however, And at that time he was probably well over had no reservations. He declared that in ninety years of age. He clarifies the situa- Christ "dwelleth the fulness of the God- tion by adding this chapter, at the end of head bodily." which he insists it was he, himself— 2 THE MINISTRY "that disciple whom Jesus loved"—who was a specially created Being who came to wrote this fourth Gospel. reveal the Father. Matthew, Mark, and There are minor differences in language Luke had written the story of His life, structure in Revelation when compared death, and resurrection. But John now saw with the Gospel, but that need not greatly a new need. He must pen the story, not surprise us, for John was writing in a for- from the human side as did the earlier eign language and doubtless recording rap- writers; he must set forth His Deity. All idly the great prophetic scenes that passed future generations must know it was the before him. Moreover, he was alone when Incarnate God who was "veiled in flesh." he wrote the Revelation, being a prisoner Men must read the record of our Lord's on Patmos. If he wrote the Gospel after his "miracles" or "signs" that they "might be- return to Ephesus, as we feel is most rea- lieve and believing might have life through sonable, he could have had others associ- his name." So lifting his pen he writes: "In ated with him. That would give real point the beginning was the A/Vord." The original to the statement "We know that his tes- Greek omits the definite article and simply timony is true" (John 21:24). If others reads: "In beginning." were associated with him when he wrote The Greek text of Stephen, A.D. 1550, the Gospel, that could easily account for reads: "In beginning was the Word and the any differences in language construction. Word was with God and God was the How that aged apostle must have thrilled Word." Here are the words (Kai Theos ein when in vision he saw the everlasting gos- ho Logos). What a contrast this is from a pel sweeping on "to every nation, kin- certain translation being pedaled from door dred, tongue, and people." Our cover gives to door by zealous literature salesmen to- an artist's impression of the old prophet's day where a clear distortion of the text is inspiration when he saw the Lord and real- made to read, "And the Word was a God." ized that every language of earth will be No, not a God but "the Word was God," represented in the final gathering of those or stronger still, "God was the Word." awaiting the Saviour's return. In this issue The greatest of all miracles is that this evidence is given of how God's last message Eternal Word "was made" or became flesh, is going to different language groups in that He might be tabernacled among men. North America. Note particularly the cen- While millions in joyous mood are singing terspread, where the last words of John the story in hundreds of languages, should in the Revelation became the united prayer not we as ministers of the Word take occa- of 22 languages at the recently held con- sion to set forth the deeper issues of this vention in Battle Creek, Michigan. mighty truth? On Patmos, John saw the glory of the Everything concerning man is dated. At Lord, he heard songs of praise ascending some particular moment some special ex- from every people and language of earth. perience took place. But before anything Then came his release and his return to took place at all God was—the unchanging Ephesus after his confinement on that God, "from everlasting to everlasting." penal isle. No telegraph or radio message an- And "in the fulness of the time" He became nounced his coming. The first the Christian flesh that He might reveal God to man and believers knew was that he had arrived. reconcile man to God. What news! How they would press around Viewing redemption against the back- him to hear his message. He was the same ground of the Mosaic teaching makes it saintly preacher but he was different. He more meaningful to us. Provision for re- had been in the throne room of Deity. With demption was part of the Levitical law: new power their loved leader could pro- And if a sojourner or stranger wax rich by thee, claim the message now. And it was needed, and thy brother that dwelleth by him wax poor, for heresy was already rearing its ugly head and sell himself unto the stranger or sojourner by among those young churches, some claim- thee, or to the stock of the stranger's family: after ing that Christ was not the eternal God but that he is sold he may be redeemed again; one of

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4 THE MINISTRY Foreign-Language Workers' Convention Held in Battle Creek, Michigan August 10-13, 1964

THEODORE CARCICH The foreign-language workers of envision the purpose of God in the North American Division, beginning a work for foreigners in some 300 delegates and their wives North America. Truly, the 189 from all sections of the United foreign - language churches and States and Canada, met in historic 11,500 members represent the tre- Battle Creek, Michigan, from Au- mendous potential in the 28 mil- gust 10-13, 1964. Host to the gath- lion foreign-speaking population ering was the commodious Bat- of the United States and Canada. tle Creek Seventh-day Adventist Reaching these heterogeneous peo- church located on the site for- ples is our responsibility, and we merly occupied by the famous cannot shrug it off as unimportant Dime Tabernacle of pioneer days. Vice-Presid ent, North or belonging to someone else. The historic setting impressed American Division Great issues depend upon the those in attendance with the faith faithfulness with which we address and courage of the pioneers as they ourselves to the task. Our work at home and struggled to develop a strong medical, pub- overseas stands to gain if we diligently do lishing, and educational work in Battle our duty for the strangers in our midst. Creek. These lessons of early denomina- This God has made unequivocally clear. tional perseverance and faith were espe- We deeply appreciated the excellent cially helpful to language workers coping help assigned to the meeting from the Gen- with similar problems today. As a result, eral Conference, the union and local con- torches of zeal and determination were re- ferences, and the publishing house staffs. lighted by those in attendance as various These men of experience rendered invalu- speakers recalled providential leadings of able service with their counsel and instruc- God's grace in our past history. tion. As a part of God's great family, Authorized by the General Conference and as members of the various conferences Committee for the purpose of revitalizing to which they belong, the assembled dele- methods of winning foreign-language- gates saw in clear perspective their privi- speaking people to God's truth, the meet- leges, responsibilities, and possibilities in ing encompassed a comprehensive agenda, working for their kinsmen. dealing with all phases of ministry for the It was a moving and poignant experience foreign born. It was a thrilling sight to see to watch these earnest workers linking assembled in one place Seventh-day Ad- hands in the closing meeting and renewing ventist ministers representing the lan- their loyalty to Christ, the remnant church, guages used by the church in North Amer- and to one another. I do not recall witness- ica, namely: Armenian, Chinese, Czecho- ing another meeting where the Spirit of slovakian, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Fili- God was so manifest. We believe that as pino, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, this consecration is maintained we shall, in Italian, Japanese, Latvian, Polish, Portu- the days ahead, even as at Pentecost, witness guese, Rumanian, Russian, Spanish, Swed- a great ingathering of souls from the for- ish, Ukrainian, Jewish, and Yugoslavian. eign-language-speaking multitudes of North As these earnest workers recounted their America. In this great task we solicit the blessings, hardships, and victories, we could prayers and support of our fellow believers. DECEMBER, 1964 5 Resumé of Foreign-Language Workers' Convention

Here's How We Did It!

WESLEY AMUNDSEN "This meeting was different from purse, and the sanctified affections any other workers' meeting I have of the soul."—Ibid., p. 571. ever attended!" Such was the com- The fact that immigration con- ment voiced by many of the for- tinues to increase, and that there eign-language workers in attend- are more foreign-born persons ance at the session. Yes, it was coming into America (the United different — different in that we States and Canada) today than dealt with matters and problems there were in the early days of peculiar to the needs of the more the message gives emphasis to the than twenty language areas in need of an expanded program which the work of gospel ministry whereby these people may be is being carried forward in North Secretary, North reached. Recent data indicates America. The tremendous chal- American Missions that "in the past ten years 2,599,- lenge of the 22 million people in 349 immigrants have come to the the United States and the additional 8 United States." Canada is also having a million in Canada who "read, speak, write tremendous increase in immigration. and think in some language other than An impressive sermon, "The Challenge English as their mother tongue" urgently of the Unwarned Other-Language Peoples demands that attention be given to study of North America," was preached by Theo- and plans on how to bring the third angel's dore Carcich, General Conference vice- message to the unreached millions. president for North America. In addition God's hand was in the planning for this to the morning devotional services, and the important meeting, which was carried for- closing service of dedication, there were ward in harmony with such counsel as was eight areas of study and counseling. Assign- given by the Lord through His messenger, ments had been made in advance for de- Ellen G. White, many years ago, and nominational leaders to be responsible for which applies with equal emphasis today. the arrangements for the instruction and "It is well that those in responsibility counseling in the various fields of study. are now planning wisely to proclaim the third angel's message to the hundreds of MINISTERIAL COUNSELING: thousands of foreigners in America. God In the cities of America there desires His servants to do their full duty are people of almost every lan- toward the unwarned millions of the cities, guage. These need the light and especially toward those who have come that God has given to His to these cities in our land from the na- church. — Testimonies, vol. 8, tions of earth."—Evangelism, pp. 569, 570. p. 36. (Italics supplied.) "Shall we not plan to send messengers The instruction of J. R. Spangler em- all through these fields, and support them phasized the use of graphic blackboard de- liberally? Shall not the ministers of God signs, and met the needs of the foreign- go into these crowded centers, and there language workers in a comprehensive man- lift up their voices in warning to multi- ner. tudes? At such a time as this, every hand Elder Spangler pointed out that a soul- is to be employed."—Ibid., p. 34. winning ministry does not necessarily im- "This work calls for the exercise of all ply having a large amount of equipment the talents that God has entrusted to our with which to work. He used the experience keeping—the pen, the press, the voice, the of Abram LaRue, whom God used so won-

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derfully in Hong Kong and other ports of "local" or "personal" broadcasting into a the Orient as a self-sustaining missionary. well-planned and supervised organization "If you have your Bible, that is the most was indicated, inasmuch as the history of important part of your equipment," he "independent" broadcasts has been that said. they have a tendency to be sporadic and His instruction also covered certain basic eventually fade away. Continuity of giving features of creating interest, sustaining the the message over the air is vital to reaching interest, and reaping the results. the thousands of people who use these "other languages" in North America. Not only was the instruction most helpful from an educational viewpoint but it was also BIBLE EVANGELISM BY spiritually motivating and encouraging to LAYMEN: In every church members should be so trained the ministers. that they will devote time to the winning of souls to Christ. THE POWER OF LITERA- —Testimonies, vol. 6, p. 436. TURE: As the work ad- vances, our publications in all languages should increase in circulation.—Counsels to Special emphasis was placed upon Bi- Writers and Editors, p. 15. ble evangelism by laymen in view of the fact that it is essential to the development of the foreign-language work in North Reporting for the Pacific Press Publish- America that every church member be ing Association, Frank Baer, manager of trained, educated, and sent out into the the foreign-language publications depart- field to "seek" for souls among the "other ment, indicated that an excellent advance language" peoples. V. W. Schoen, past mas- had been made in the publication of for- ter in the field of developing charts, flan- eign-language printed material since the nelgraph designs, and illustrations, brought meeting in Brookfield four years ago. his talent into play upon this occasion. The Twenty-four languages are being used pres- careful attention given by the hearers to ently in the printing program. The es- the instruction that had been prepared for sential demands for new literature have and directed to ministers, indicated that burgeoned tremendously. The challenge this was timely, well-chosen counsel and for a great use of truth-filled literature, instruction. Methods for disseminating from small tracts to full-message books, re- truth, reaching people, obtaining atten- ceived a wholehearted response. The need tion, using materials available, and obtain- for Spirit of Prophecy literature was also ing decisions, were all correlated in practi- very urgent. Information and guidance in cal, constructive sequence. the use and distribution of this literature were adequately presented. Results will be seen in the entire North American Divi- sion. A slogan used by the brethren of the THE MESSAGE BY RADIO: Pacific Press was inscribed upon their at- There are in the world a great tractive envelope-type folder: "At Pente- variety of spoken sounds and each has a distinct meaning.-1 Cor. cost 'every man heard . . . in his own lan- 14:10 (Phillips).* guage . . . the wonderful works of God.' In North America people may hear the third angel's message in many languages!"

With the increasing demands that more radio programs in the foreign languages be used in North America, this area of AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS: By the use of charts, symbols, and representa- study provided a comprehensive coverage tions of various kinds the minister of present activities and possible future can make the truth stand out clearly radio broadcasts. Integration of present and distinctly.—Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 142. From The New Testament in Modern English, © J. B. Phillips 1958. Used by permission of The Macmillan WHICH DAY Company.

DECEMBER, 1964 Living as we are in an age of visual edu- were presented that should make it possible cation and promotion, the workers were for a widening use of the principles of pub- given an insight into the availability of cer- lic relations. tain visual aids prepared by the depart- ment of audio-visual aids of the Review and Herald Publishing Association. Never GOSPEL FINANCE: More- before have we had so much material that over it is required in stew- can be adapted for use in any language. ards, that a man be found Filmstrips and slides in blank are available, faithful.-1 Cor. 4:2. and all that is needed for use among "other language" peoples is the translation to make them effective. Other visual-aid ma- terials were presented by R. G. Campbell. Gospel finance among the foreign-lan- guage churches is an area that needed to BIBLE CORRESPOND- be considered from the standpoint of re- ENCE LESSONS: The people lationships of the tithes and offerings of the are to be educated to read church in general. The comprehensive the sure word of prophecy analysis presented by 0. A. Blake indicated in the light of the living that the foreign-language membership oracles.—Counsels to Writers tithe and offerings had not reached the and Editors, p. 14. average of the general North American Division membership. Ideas and sugges- Inasmuch as the Bible correspondence tions of how this situation might be schools for foreign-language students are changed by the positive leadership of the largely under the supervision and direction church pastors were indicated. We may look of the Radio-TV Department of the Gen- for an upsurge in the gospel-finance fea- eral Conference and the Voice of Prophecy, ture of the foreign-language churches in consideration of this area of concentration North America. was on the basis of how to use this instru- The impact of the study and discussion mentality more effectively. Results have in these eight areas is reflected in the num- not been as adequate as they might have ber of recommendations and requests that been, owing to several reasons. Some of the came through the ethnic group meetings, reasons set forth were lack of general dis- and which will be summarized in another tribution of enrollment cards, lack of con- article in this issue of MINISTRY. We also be- tinuous advertising through various media, lieve that the most important impact will failure to follow up contacts, lack of ade- he the increase in the number of souls quate literature in some cases. Discussion brought to Christ and His last-day message. of these and related factors helped to clar- ify the methods for increasing Bible corre- spondence school enrollments, as well as to Joy to All Nations know how to obtain soul-winning results on a larger scale. (Continued front page 4) He unfolded the coming of the Comforter, that other Advocate, who abides in the hearts of all believers. PUBLIC RELATIONS: We What an opportunity comes to us as should remember that the evangelists, pastors, and teachers at this world will judge us by what we appear to be.— season of the year to lead our people into Testimonies, vol. 6, p. 397. a richer, fuller experience in the faith of Jesus. We do not know the date of our Saviour's birth, nor is that important. What really matters is that He came, and in hu- The area of public relations in its rela- man flesh revealed to us the Father. tion to the foreign-language work brought Let us during this festive time thank God out new concepts for the workers to con- anew for His unspeakable Gift. Nothing sider. This field of contact with the non- is so rewarding or brings greater joy than Adventist world among "other language" that of making more real to men and people can be used successfully provided women, boys and girls, the matchless right methods are pursued. Suggestions mystery of the Incarnate God. R. A. A.

8 THE MINISTRY Foreign-Language Workers' Convention

The Unique Ones

HE words of the song were written by gan his testimony by exclaiming, "I thank Tan American; put to a Russian tune; God for my wife!" Then he continued, played by a German pianist; and sung in "When I was facing a decision as to whether English by a quartet of Spaniards. This in- I would be a minister among the foreign- teresting episode was only one of many speaking people of North America, I that touched hearts with the sense of spirit- looked the situation over. I thought, What ual unity at the recent North American is the point? Just a minority group, little Missions Convention held at Battle Creek, pay. Why should I turn down an offer of a Michigan. We usually think of a mission- $60,000 contract for this insignificant ary as one who boards a boat and sails for work?" Then he said, "But I thank God some mysterious, exotic region far distant today that I am standing among you. My from our homeland. Yet this convention wife repeatedly said, 'It isn't the money proved that a unique type of missionary or position that counts but rather it is God's operates within the borders of the North program.' Without her encouragement I American Division. would undoubtedly have forfeited the For instance, there is Elder Harold Kono, honor of working for a special language an American of Japanese descent, who has group in North America." dedicated his life to working for the Japa- General Conference Leaders Are Human nese who live in the North American Divi- sion. On the other hand, we meet R. M. Another voice spoke out, "I am a Japa- Devins and Erwin Morosoli, born in France nese layman. Something urged me to at- but called to North America as mission- aries among the French-speaking people of Canada. The last day of this historic meeting was one of total dedication. Pastor Theo- dore Carcich, vice-president of the General Conference, led the workers in a surrender- to-Christ experience. God's Spirit was man- ifested in an unusual manner. Time was forgotten. For more than an hour the en- tire delegation stood at the altar, giving and listening to testimonies of praise and dedication. Tear-filled eyes emphasized the blessings received. No tape recording, much less a written report, could begin to convey the impact made by the living, vi- brant testimonies of dedicated workers. Wives Deserve Credit The words of Paul commending Moses for exchanging a kingship for a slavelead- er's position are a definite source of com- fort to many of these men and women. Take the case of Pastor Peter Samograd, J. R. Spangler emphasizing some of the points in Ukrainian worker from Canada, who be- his lecture.

DECEMBER, 1964 9 tend this meeting. What I have seen and tongues and turn the names and ad- heard has given me tremendous courage. dresses over to these dedicated brethren. I always thought that our General Con- Where we have foreign-speaking groups in ference leaders were high above the rest of areas where there are no workers for them, us. But here we are all standing together, make special efforts through our literature humbly dedicating our lives to God. My to reach these dear souls with the gospel of heart is touched, and I have greater con- Christ. fidence in this church now than ever be- Now and in the future the memory of fore." the scenes and sounds of the North Ameri- can Missions Convention will ever be a A Picture Provokes a Testimony source of power to all who attended. On the wall behind the pulpit of the As we look back to that day when our Battle Creek Tabernacle hangs a large, im- Lord bade good-by to eleven humble men, pressive picture of Christ and the rich we hear the immortal words that forever young ruler. One young minister, with prove that no dedicated, consecrated min- deep emotion exclaimed, "When I first ister of God is alone: "Lo, I am with you came to this meeting the picture of Christ alway, even unto the end of the world." and the rich young ruler made a vivid im- J. R. S. pact on my soul. During these meetings I have been wondering whether I am in the same category as this young man. In fact, I have doubted my willingness to lay every- thing on the altar for my Lord." Then he Bible Most Translated Book in said, "What sacrifice have I really made for the World Christ? We have such security in the work compared with our pioneers." As this min- The most translated book in the world is the ister climaxed his testimony he remarked, Bible, declares the American Bible Society. "From this moment on, I am determined The latest figures issued by UNESCO in its by God's grace to go back to my work and fifteenth volume of the Index Translationum reveal place my entire life and possessions on the that seventy nations are covered in the latest avail- altar of sacrifice." able report for 1962. In that year there were 251 Bible translations. The next highest shows 206 Forgotten Men?—Never! books about Nikita Khrushchev, and 182 about Nikolai Lenin. We are informed that translations Many of these piercing testimonies re- of books about Lenin have steadily decreased to vealed the struggle that takes place in the 50 per cent since 1955. Also translations about hearts of our workers who are striving to Khrushchev show a drop since 1959 with a slight reach the millions whose mother tongue recovery in 1962. Bible translations also were slightly is other than English. From a human decreased in 1961. standpoint many of these men work alone. Translations of books about Joseph Stalin re- Their work is usually carried on in large vealed a staggering drop from 200 books in 1955 metropolitan areas, which in itself is a to only one book about him in 1962. Only three translations of books about Mao Tse-Tung were formidable challenge. Some of them have made in 1962, while there were 18 translations re- consistently turned down calls to work for corded for 1955. Karl Marx, the father of Com- English-speaking people, which is no small munism, dropped 12 points to 55 from the preced- temptation in a country where English ing year, 1962, and 26 points from 81 translations eventually swallows up other languages. made in 1956. No Bibles were translated in the These facts plus others are used by Satan USSR. to tempt these brethren with thoughts that Altogether 32,787 books were translated in the no one cares—their work is insignificant— 70 reporting countries, according to the UNESCO they are not appreciated. Index. The total translations for any one country were highest in USSR. That is significant. The next But this is not the case. God cares and six countries in order for translations were Ger- the church cares! This meeting proves our many, Czechoslovakia, the Netherlands, Spain, interest. The Ministerial Association calls France, and the U.S.A. upon the entire ministry of North America It is heartening to see that the Bible still holds to remember this group of unique mission- first place in the hearts of the people. Let us make aries not only in their prayers but in their this 150th anniversary of the American Bible Society actions! Visit them. Find out about this the best year in their illustrious history by getting work. Be watchful for those of other more Bibles into the homes of the people. 10 THE MINISTRY Foreign-Language Workers' Convention The Committee on Resolutions

W. P. BRADLEY Prominent in the program of the ficers, who will guide in referring foreign-language workers' meet- the resolutions to the organiza- ing in Battle Creek, August 10-13, tions concerned or in taking other were the meetings of the various appropriate action. Those actions ethnic groups, classified by lan- having to do with literature would guages, who met to consider the naturally be referred to the Pa- progress of the past and to study cific Press Publishing Association, how plans and methods for the which does the printing in North future could be improved. There America in the foreign langauges. were twenty of these groups, and Those relating to Bible courses they ranged in number of par- could be referred to the Voice ticipants from one worker, as in Associate Secretary of Prophecy or Faith for Today; the Filipino and Chinese, to sev- General Conference and so with all the resolutions. eral score, as in the Spanish. The It might be noted that there discussions in these groups were generally were some recommendations sent to the lively, relevant, and constructive. In the committee on resolutions that were of a na- group organization each had its chairman ture that did not fit into any of the general and secretary, and all groups were encour- classes. These had to do with specific proj- aged to develop statements or resolutions ects, or called for the employment of work- that would summarize their convictions aris- ers under conditions that would require ing out of the discussions and would set administrative action by a committee or forth plans to push the work forward. board, such as a local or union conference Serving the meeting as a whole was a committee. It is evident that all that could committee on resolutions, which received be done with this type of request would be all the reports from the various groups. to bring it to the attention of the organiza- Upon examination, these resolutions were tion concerned for study as to its value and found to cover a wide range of interests, feasibility. so much so that to report them all in their In its report, which is too extensive to original form might require a whole issue be published fully here, the committee on of the MINISTRY. After careful study it was resolutions has worked out the following seen that there was quite a little duplica- arrangement of the resolutions and recom- tion, or at least similarity, in the recom- mendations: mendations coming from several of the 1. A resolution of appreciation and ded- groups. For example, the preparation of ication. new or revised Bible correspondence courses 2. A recommendation that in our edu- was mentioned as a need by more than one cational institutions foreign-language study of the foreign-language study groups. be stressed so as to develop an interest in, The committee on resolutions therefore and points of contact with, peoples of vari- decided to analyze all the resolutions and ous cultures, and to prepare workers in to arrange them in categories, classifying the various languages. them according to the purpose of the reso- 3. A recommendation for greater mobi- lution and the action called for. The re- lization and utilization of the soul-saving port of this committee is being sent potential of our members among the for- through the North American Missions eign-language population. Committee to the General Conference of- 4. Recommendations that in the local DECEMBER, 1964 11 conferences the various departments take care to carry the training and activity Information at features into all the foreign - language churches; further, that Bible school inter- ests referred to the conferences be followed Your Finger Tips up diligently, and the results be reported faithfully. How often has someone asked you about your church, or remarked that he didn't really know a 5. Recommendations that branch Sab- thing about Seventh-day Adventists? Perhaps it bath schools and Vacation Bible Schools happened at some civic function when you rubbed be held wherever possible for children and shoulders with prominent businessmen and officials adults from foreign-language homes; also of the town. They know you do not eat meat and that Sabbath school lessons in the foreign that you worship on Saturday, but that is all. Or languages be prepared in complete form. maybe they know that Adventists do not smoke. 6. A recommendation concerning mate- Perhaps your contact was a newsman question- rials for the Five-Day Plan to be made ing you on some area of church activity or some available in several languages. position of the church. 7. A list of recommendations and re- Perhaps you needed public support for a project that would benefit the public, or you wanted to get quests for additional or revised literature the Ingathering campaign off to a zooming start, items in various languages. The list is long, and you wondered just what you could do to make covering three pages, and lists twenty-nine sure the mayor and councilmen knew what the Ad- items; also there is another list of requests ventist Church was all about. Yet you did not for publication of Spirit of Prophecy items, wish to appear to be proselyting. thirteen in all, in various languages. Your Book and Bible House now has the an- 8. A group of recommendations relat- swer to all these needs. The Information File on ing to radio broadcasts, Bible courses, re- Seventh-day Adventists is experienced in this area! cordings of songs, and methods of publi- It is not an evangelistic item. Rather it is exactly cizing these activities. what its title declares it to be—a file giving infor- mation about the Adventist Church. And it per- The adoption of the resolutions above, forms this service without waste of words or apol- we ardently hope, will result in a forward ogy, presenting as briefly and simply as possible movement in the foreign-language field, the plain facts about all facets of the church. the acquiring and use of new tools, the A notebook-sized volume of 124 pages, the File awakening of new interests among those in has a spiral binding that will permit the addition our population whose language is not Eng- of new pages as revisions may become necessary. lish. Is it not the spirit of the gospel com- It is completely indexed and also has a table of mission that we go and make disciples of contents. To add to its efficiency and businesslike all nations, and that in every nation no air, the File has heavy thumb tabs separating the minority group be passed by? various sections: "History and Beliefs," `;Organiza- tions," "Church Activities," "Issues," "Misunder- standings," "Unique Features," and "Personalities." It even includes a listing of conference offices and addresses in North America. Classes in religion have found the Information File of inestimable help because it gives a clear, un- cluttered picture of the church. The text is lavish with subheads to facilitate the finding of facts on any given subject concerning the church. As a ref- erence volume for newspaper offices and other com- munications media it is invaluable. It has proved to be a deciding factor in gifts to the church, reaching into the thousands of dollars. The cost of 53.75 includes revision pages where statistics must be updated annually. Pastors are urged to register their purchase of the File with the General Conference Bureau of Public Relations if they wish to receive future revision pages as they become available. Remember, you get your copy from your Book and Bible House. C. HETZELL

V. W. Schoen demonstrating one of his illuminating illustrations. 12 THE MINISTRY Foreign-Language Workers' Convention Why Battle Creek?

ARTHUR L. WHITE The foreign - language - speaking In this place in 1866 we opened workers' meeting could have been our first sanitarium, an institution held in any one of several cen- that was to rise to world renown trally located large cities in the and become the largest and best- United States, but instead, Battle equipped medical and surgical Creek was chosen. Church leaders sanitarium in the world. sensed the definite advantage of It was here we began our edu- holding this convention at a point cational work and built our first of denominational significance. college in 1874 and for twenty- The announced program was a six years trained workers for the full one, but time was found from world field. day to day to acquaint the visit- Secretary, Ellen G. It was in Battle Creek the for- ing ministers and their wives with White Es tate, Inc. eign-language work of the church some of the high points of our gained strength as the Review and early history through occasional periods of Herald office began to turn out literature briefing and then actual visits to the par- in Danish and German. ticular places of interest. It was on the site of the present taber- Very graciously the Battle Creek church, nacle where our convention was held that at the opening meeting, supplied each vis- the Dime Tabernacle was built under the itor with a copy of a carefully planned farseeing leadership of Elder James White. eight-page leaflet presenting "Seventh-day It was a brick structure seating nearly 4,000 Adventist Historical Landmarks in Battle and was often utilized for the holding of Creek." General Conference sessions. With its maps, its illustrations, and its It was from this tabernacle that James helpful notes, the key points all within the White was buried in 1881 in the largest radius of a few city blocks—could easily be funeral to this time held in Battle Creek. found and identified. At the introductory And it was here, thirty-four years later, briefing all were urged to make the most that as the church throughout the world of their visit to historic Battle Creek, to mourned, four thousand people gathered walk its quiet streets between the meetings, for the funeral of Ellen G. White. pick out the landmarks, and relive the pio- The Kellogg family lived here, and this neer days. The visitors were reminded that was where John Harvey Kellogg, at the age the first house of worship constructed by of twelve, set the type for Mrs. White's Sabbathkeeping Adventists was erected early works on health. It was here that he, here in 1855. after obtaining the best medical education It was here, that same year, that our that could be had in North America, be- first publishing house was built, and start- came the unchallenged leader in the medi- ing with a hand press, grew until it was the cal activities of the denomination, the edi- largest and best-equipped printing estab- tor of health journals, and the author of lishment in Michigan. numerous health books. Church organization was brought into It was here in Battle Creek that cereal being here, since a denominational name foods and other health foods were initi- was selected in 1860, and in 1861 and 1862 ated by Seventh-day Adventists and devel- plans were laid for the organization of oped. These products have changed the churches and conferences. dietetic habits of America and other lands. In 1863 the General Conference was It was here at the General Conference organized here. session of 1901 that in response to earnest

DECEMBER, 1964 13 appeals of Ellen G. White, the General Conference was reorganized, opening the way for the worldwide expansion of the work of the church. It was in historic Battle Creek that the church passed through serious conflicts and gained many victories. In quiet Oak Hill Cemetery across the town many of the noble men and women of the cause now sleep, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. One day the group met after lunch in front of the Adventist-operated Battle Creek Health Center to walk with their guide down North Washington Street— the street central to so many early Advent- ist enterprises. To the left was seen the James White Memorial Home, our first home for aged workers, and nearby, the main building of the Battle Creek Sani- tarium Food Company plant, now serving as the hospital for the Health Center. Far- ther down the street and on the right, the site of Battle Creek College was pointed out. Of special interest were the Battle Creek Sanitarium buildings on the left. By special arrangement we walked through the main hall of the structure erected by Seventh-day Adventists in 1903 to replace the sanitarium plant lost by fire Battle Creek church where the convention was held. in 1902, and then entered the adjoining 13-story addition built in the late 1920's. five cars down Champion Street past Elder The whole plant serves today as the Fed- Loughborough's home where the tithing eral Center, housing a number of impor- system was studied out in 1859 and then tant Government interests. At various to the White home on Wood Street, built by points the group stopped for a brief review James and Ellen White in 1857 on an acre of the early history. But the story of the and a half of land. By special arrangement, sanitarium, its founding, its successes, the we had the privilege of entering the build- defection of its leaders, the sale of the ing and going to the second-floor room buildings to the United States Govern- where Ellen White in the spring and sum- ment, and the present Adventist-operated mer of 1858 wrote her first account of the Battle Creek Health Center was reserved great controversy vision. for a later hour. In groups of eight or ten the visitors A block farther down Washington Street ascended the stairs to the low-ceilinged sec- we paused at McCamley Park, site of many ond-floor room where the writing was an earlier gathering, and we were shown done. the locations of the Review and Herald The homes of a number of early Advent- Publishing plant beyond the park, and its ist workers were pointed out in the west depository across Washington Street, end of Battle Creek, with the last stop at known as the West Building, which served the home of Uriah Smith, editor, author, as the General Conference office as well. inventor, committeeman, and teacher, just Nearby points having been visited dur- back of the Battle Creek College of earlier ing the meetings, the group looked for- years. ward to the six-hour guided tour an- The next stop was Oak Hill Cemetery nounced for Thursday afternoon following across the town, where for an hour we the close of the council. Well over one paused at the graves of many of the pio- hundred people assembled in the parking neers—James and Ellen White and other lot at the Tabernacle to drive in twenty- (Continued on page 32) 14 THE MINISTRY Five-Day Plan to Stop Smoking Helps in Breaching the Wall of Judaism

S. A. KAPLAN The rejection of Jesus as their light. Another softening influence Messiah and Redeemer by the is the wind of ecumenism, which Jewish nation has through the is now blowing across Christen- centuries created an almost im- dom. All these things tend to passable barrier between them change the Jewish aloofness and and the Christian world. Jewish exclusiveness to a feeling of be- enmity toward Christianity has longing and togetherness in their built a huge wall of separation be- mingling with the Gentile world. tween the two religious systems. We should capitalize on these The persecution and harassment favorable circumstances and put of Jews in Spain, Germany, forth a definite, concerted effort Russia, and other professedly Retired Jewish to come closer to Abraham's seed. Minister, Chesapeake Christian lands have served only Conference There may never be a more pro- to solidify and harden this wall of pitious time to break down this Jewish prejudice. To a large degree mis- wall of Jewish prejudice. This is a must apprehension, fear, distrust, and undis- before we can move in to preach God's guised hatred of Christianity still lurk deep last message to these long-neglected people. down in the hearts of many of the sons and Seventh-day Adventists possess the ways daughters of Abraham, notably so among and means for cementing ties of friendship Orthodox Jewry. How to breach this wall of with Abraham's offspring that other denom- centuries-old antagonism is one of the chal- inations do not have. For example, the fact lenging tasks confronting Seventh-day Ad- that we as a people abstain from the use ventists. of tobacco can serve as an entering wedge For one thing, we should seek to come into many Jewish hearts. Along with our closer to these lost sheep of the house of general Five-Day programs, we now have Israel. As a people, with the exception of the golden opportunity to present this plan Ingathering time, we have been keeping to strictly Jewish groups. The writer has ourselves pretty much aloof and distant had some personal experiences along this from both Jewish leaders and masses alike. line in the city of Baltimore, and we gladly There should be a radical change in this share these experiences with the readers of attitude, and the sooner the better. THE MINISTRY. There are straws in the wind indicating In every city containing a substantial that the time to breach the wall of Jewish Jewish population there is a center in prejudice is now. Jews, on the whole, are which are carried on most of the Jewish no longer persecuted as they used to be. social activities. These Jewish community God has so overruled in the affairs of na- centers are supported by all the segments tions that the liberties and human rights of of Judaism and are therefore quite liberal Jews and other minorities are now re- in their policies. Christians can become spected in practically all civilized lands. members in most of them and enjoy all Jews in American and other Christian the services available in these institutions. lands are now enjoying the same privileges Even in those centers where, as in Balti- accorded to other citizens. They are no more, membership is restricted to Jews be- longer the underdog. Because of these cause of limited facilities, the social prog- changed conditions, Jews are beginning to ress, attractions, lectures, and courses are regard Christianity in a more favorable frequently nonsectarian in nature, and DECEMBER, 1964 15 Part of the audience who attended the Five-Day Plan meetings.

the speakers are recruited from Jewish, excellent service to the community in giv- Protestant, and Catholic sources. ing this program. As the sessions proceeded A little more than a year ago we got in night after night it became evident that touch with the leadership of the Baltimore our team of workers had endeared them- Jewish Community Center, an imposing selves to their audience, and many expres- institution that cost a million and a quarter sions of appreciation were heard. The fame dollars to build. We explained to the offi- of this program spread far and wide among cers our stand on tobacco and offered to the Jews of Baltimore and literally became present our Five-Day Plan as a public "the talk of the town," as one of the par- service. They gratefully accepted our offer, ticipants expressed it. The Baltimore Sun and extended to us the use of their finest carried long articles for three consecutive hall—a beautiful up-to-date air-condi- days telling the general public about this tioned auditorium equipped with the fin- program at the Jewish center. The Five- est public-address system, and having a Day Plan even made a perceptible impact seating capacity of several hundred. Using upon the center itself and its employees, their own excellent mailing facilities, they some of whom took the course and quit us- invited their members to this program. We ing tobacco. Another salutary effect was the briefed our team of workers—the doctor decision of the director of the center to and his associate, and the members of our banish to permanent oblivion the large cig- church who acted as ushers—to address the arette dispenser that had occupied a con- participants of the program as Americans spicuous place in the lobby of the institu- and not as Jews, and to refrain from any tion! remarks that would savor of doctrinaire A few months after our intitial Five-Day propaganda. session at the center, we were requested to On the opening night an audience of put on a second Five-Day program. Provi- about 200 attended, about 95 per cent dentially, the date set was shortly after the Jewish, and most of these of the cultured, U.S. issued its historic report on the evils intellectual class, such as lawyers, execu- of smoking. Again, close to 200 Jews at- tives, bankers, engineers, et cetera. The tended and many victories over tobacco ad- audience was about evenly divided be- diction were gained. We are greatly in- tween men and women. The director of the debted to Drs. James Whitlock, Tames Nel- center himself introduced the program, son, Elder Melvin Tompkins of Takoma commending Seventh-day Adventists for Park, and Elder Robert Zamora of Athol- their firm stand on tobacco and for their ton, for their enthusiastic and successful 16 THE MINISTRY performance at these sessions. At the com- of these occasions. Do the rabbis welcome pletion of the program, we requested and these programs? Indeed they do, even if received cheerful permission to appeal to their motives, in some instances, may be the audience for a voluntary offering. The somewhat utilitarian. Through the presen- response was overwhelming. The sum do- tation of this film and the related program nated exceeded the total cost of the mate- we have proved ourselves their right-hand rial used in both programs. helpers to build up and encourage Sabbath- For a number of months now we have keeping by their members, most of whom been holding monthly follow-up meetings carry on "business as usual" on God's holy at the center. These have been well at- day! tended, and it is our plan to continue these At one of the more prominent syna- gatherings as developments warrant it. We gogues we presented two religious liberty wish to thank Dr. T. R. Flaiz of the Gen- programs on two different Sunday morn- eral Conference, Dr. J. Saxon of Takoma ings. Elder Zamora was with us at the first Park, and Arleen Nelson, the sanitarium meeting and rendered most valuable help. dietitian, for their part in helping to make At the second session the rabbi, who is one these follow-up programs both interesting of the bright lights in American Jewry, in- and profitable. vited the writer and a fellow minister of In addition to the Five-Day Plan we used one of our churches to partake of the break- another approach to come close to Jewish fast, and seated us one on his right hand leaders and the masses. The Sabbath truth and the other on his left. The response of and our stand against Sunday legislation the rabbi and the audience to the film and are another means Adventists can use ad- the program was spontaneous and enthusi- vantageously. We are told by the messen- astic. We were regarded not merely as visi- ger of the Lord that the time will come tors, but as friends and brothers in a com- when we shall go forth to proclaim the mon cause. We quote in part from a letter Sabbath more fully (Early Writings, p. 85). we received a few days later from this This involves the Sabbath-Sunday issue, leader in Judaism: and we decided to do something about it. "Dear Mr. Not long ago the Religious Liberty Asso- "In the name of our Brotherhood, I wish ciation of the General Conference pre- to thank you and your group for the ex- pared a film entitled One-Day Criminal, cellent program and film which you pre- dealing with this issue. The Chesapeake sented during the breakfast meetings. . . . Conference purchased the film, and we in- The film as well as the talk was received vited a few Baltimore rabbis to preview it. with unusual acclaim by our people. We As a result two synagogues opened their hope that the heritage of religious freedom doors to us, inviting us to present the film which is so basic to American civilization to their Sunday morning breakfast club. will be carried forward by your zeal and We asked Elder Roland Hegstad, editor of dedication. . . . A warm Yasher Koach the Liberty magazine, to lead out in the [much power] to you." first program. His discourse and answers to "With greetings and best wishes, questions raised relating to the film made "Cordially yours, (Signed) a deep, and we believe, lasting impression In passing, we might add, that at every upon the rabbi and the audience. meeting we gave out complimentary copies Thanks to the Religious Liberty Associ- of Liberty. ation we now have a slightly different ver- Here, then, is a challenge to our workers sion of the above film in which are fea- everywhere to form ties of friendship and tured two outstanding Jewish leaders— good will with the Jewish leaders and peo- Leo Pfeffer, noted authority on constitu- ple through this twofold approach we have tional law, and Rabbi Panitz, a prominent here briefly mentioned. The Lord's mes- conservative leader. Since using this revised senger has urged us to take particular in- film, we have received requests from syna- terest in the Jewish people in these days gogue after synagogue—including a two- of crisis and momentous decisions. She says: million-dollar temple group to present the "Among the Jews are some who like Saul film to their breakfast clubs. Precious op- of Tarsus, are mighty in the Scriptures, and portunities were thus afforded us to pre- these will proclaim with wonderful power sent some phases of the Sabbath truth, and the immutability of the law of God. The the Lord has helped us to make full use (Continued on page 21) DECEMBER, 1964 17 The Account of a Pilot Project in Evangelism Among the Jews of New York City

"These People Are Missionaries"

JAY M. HOFFMAN Some years ago I accepted a call cal missionary work is to be a great to do evangelistic work among the entering wedge.' two million Jews in New York Medical missionary work . . . will City. At that time, scattered gain access to the hearts of the people' among the Adventist churches in This work will break down preju- New York, there were fifteen dice.' Jewish people who were baptized Medical missionary work brings to Seventh-day Adventists. They had humanity the gospel of the release from no church building or even a suffering. It is the pioneer work of the Jewish congregation. And as for gospel. It is the gospel practiced' evangelism, there was no estab- Medical missionary work is the right hand of the gospel' lished evangelistic method of Director of Times Square Center working for the Jews. We were (Jewish), New York From that moment the health literally in the position of pio- message became the right hand neers. of our work. For years we groped our way through a Besides the arduous task of outlining and wilderness of misunderstanding. We were preparing a season of health lectures able to assemble an audience, but we could gauged to our prospective listeners, there not hold them after we began to present was the matter of assembling as the core of the Messiah as Jesus, the Christ, the Son of our audience Jewish people who would be God. Meetings were rudely interrupted; particularly susceptible to this approach. almost entire audiences would leave en We procured lists of names of people who masse. Although we followed the admoni- attended other health lectures in New tions of the Spirit of Prophecy writings and York City. To these names we added about spoke to them first upon points of doctrine 10,000 Jewish names we took from the on which we could agree, when we came to telephone book. For every two Jewish talk of the Messiah the meetings were dis- names, we added one Gentile name. We be- rupted. We almost came to the conclusion lieved that with sympathetic Gentiles pres- that evangelistic work was not possible ent the Jews would be less likely to inter- among the Jews, that they could be won rupt the meetings. This proved to be true. only through personal approach. But how To all these people, as well as to the could we reach two million people by per- friends and Jewish neighbors of our mem- sonal approach? We prayed and wrestled bers, we sent out an attractive brochure with the problem; we read the Bible and announcing a series of health lectures, studied the teachings of the Spirit of along with a covering letter. The meetings Prophecy. Finally, one method stood out were scheduled for Saturdays at 5:00 P.M. like a light in our darkness—the health and Sundays at 3:00 P.M. Later, on Wednes- message, the right arm of the third angel's day evenings we offered an all-motion-pic- message! This would be our method of ture program, consisting of one film on winning the Jews. The messenger of the travel, one on health, and one on Biblical Lord said: subjects, using the films of Elder George I can see in the Lord's providence that the medi- Vandeman for It Is Written. As we had 18 THE MINISTRY hoped, the presence and attitude of the Gain their confidence. . . . Let the heart be won, Gentiles prevented the Jews from interrupt- the soil prepared, and then sow the seed!' ing. Besides, we had partly won them with By following this blueprint of the Spirit the approach through health. Our pro- of Prophecy for the winning of souls, and cedure is as follows: the third angel's message for health edu- Our lecture meetings are without gospel cation, we believe we have established a re- singing. An organ prelude lasting about liable method of working for the Jews. thirty minutes precedes the introduction Now, when we first present the Messiah, of the evangelist by one of the workers. The the Gentiles applaud and there are some health lecture precedes the Bible lecture, Amen's, and then some of the Jews join before which the offering is taken, an- in. We have at present a congregation at nouncements are made, and literature or the Times Square Center of about one decision cards are passed out. At the be- hundred members, roughly two thirds of ginning of the series the Bible lecture con- whom are Jews baptized as Seventh-day Ad- tains no controversial material. At one lec- ventists. This is not yet a very large num- ture we work in the health laws of Moses. ber among the two million Jews in New At another, we discuss the mystery of the York City, but it is an entering wedge. It polar regions, weaving in the health prin- represents a giant step forward from the ciple. Then the original diet of man, as day when a Jew stood up in one of our found in the Bible, may be the next sub- meetings and with a wide sweep of his arm, ject, and thereafter evolution versus crea- called out: "Come on, Jews, let's get out of tion. A lecture on archeology demonstrates here! These people are missionaries!" how "the stones cry out." From here we follow on with our regular Bible program, The procedure of the Times Square Cen- but the presentation of Christ is still post- ter for presenting the Bible to the Jews has poned until we have further paved the been fully outlined and enlarged upon in way according to the admonitions of the a three-volume work entitled Israel's Herit- Spirit of Prophecy: age. The first volume prepares the way for Dwell on the necessity of practical godliness. the presentation of the Messiah. It con- Give them evidence that you are a Christian. . (Continued on page 21)

Our Tewish Center in New York. DECEMBER, 1964 19 Pleas and Promises

Compiled by ROBERT L. ODOM Editor, Israelite Magazine

[Seventh-day Adventists have a mandate from the Lord spice the Jews; for among them the Lord has to share with the Jews the blessings of light and encour- agement that the Lord has given to us, and He has made mighty men."—Manuscript 87, 1907. wonderful promises which He will fulfill if we carry out His directive, The following quotations from the writings 6. Jews Uniting With Us of Ellen G. White set forth counsel and guidance given by the Lord for work among the Jews. This material is "The Jews are coming into the ranks of God's divided into two sections: (1) "Pleas and Promises," which appears in this issue of the MINISTRY; and (2) "Presenting chosen followers, and are being numbered with the the Promised One," which will appear in the next issue. Israel of God in these closing days. Thus some of —EDITORS.] the Jews will once more be reinstated with the peo- 1. A Strangely Neglected People ple of God, and the blessing of the Lord will rest "It has been a strange thing to me that there upon them richly, if they will come into the posi- were so few who felt a burden to labor for the tion of rejoicing that is represented in the Scrip- Jewish people, who are scattered throughout so ture, 'And again He saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with His people' [Romans lands."—Evangelism, p. 578. 15:10]."—Evangelism, many p. 578. 2. Take Particular Interest in Jews 7. Individuals Will Be Converted "In the closing proclamation of the gospel, when "I saw that God had forsaken the Jews as a na- special work is to be done for classes of people tion; but that individuals among them will yet be hitherto neglected, God expects His messengers to converted and be enabled to tear the veil from take particular interest in the Jewish people whom their hearts and see that the prophecy concerning they find in all parts of the earth."—The Acts of them has been fulfilled; they will receive Jesus as the Apostles, p. 381. the Saviour of the world and see the great sin of "There are Jews everywhere, and to them the their nation in rejecting and crucifying Him."— light of present truth is to be brought."—Evange- Early Writings, p. 213. lism, p. 578. "There is to be true, sincere missionary work 8. Pentecost Will Be Repeated done for the Jews. A little is being done, but it is "The time has come when the Jews are to be as nothing compared with what might be done. given light. The Lord wants us to encourage and There is a decided failure to take hold of this work sustain men who shall labor in right lines for this as we ought. Let the people of the Lord meditate people; for there are to be a multitude convinced and pray over this matter."—Letter 24, 1912. of the truth, who will take their position for God. The time is coming when there will be as many Special Efforts Needed 3. converted in a day as there were on the day of "Let there be special efforts made for the enlight- Pentecost, after the disciples had received the enment of the Jews. Every soul converted causes Holy Spirit. joy in the heavenly courts."—Manuscript 87, 1907. "The Jews are to be a power to labor for the Jews; and we are to see the salvation of God."— Special Wisdom Needed 4. Art. "The Need of Home Religion," in Review "The work for the Jews, as outlined in the and Herald, June 29, 1905, p. S. (NOTE: This eleventh chapter of Romans, is a work that is to be statement was made by Mrs. White in a talk given treated with special wisdom. It is a work that must at the General Conference session on May 27, 1905.) not be ignored. The wisdom of God must come to 9. A Multitude Will Stand for God our people. In all wisdom and righteousness we must clear the King's highway. The Jews are to be "The time has come when the Jews are to be given every opportunity of coming to the light."— given the light of the last gospel message. The The SDA Bible Commentary, Ellen G. White Com- Lord wants us to sustain and encourage men who ments, on Romans 11:1, p. 1079. shall labor in right lines for this people; for there are to he a multitude convinced of the truth, who .5. God Has Mighty Men Among Jews will take their position for God."—Manuscript 87, "We axe plainly taught that we should not de- 1907. 20 THE MINISTRY 10. Many Jewish Converts Will be Used of Israel's Message. The books may be ob- "There will be many converted from among the tained at the cost of publication—$4.40 Jews, and these converts will aid in preparing the for the three—by writing to Elder Jay M. way of the Lord, and making straight in the desert Hoffman, Times Square Center, 410 West a highway for our God. Converted Jews are to 45th Street, New York 36, N.Y. have an important part to act in the great prepara- tions to be made in the future to receive Christ, The making of filmstrips for work our Prince. A nation shall be born in a day. How? among the Jews is being planned. These By men whom God has appointed being converted strips would eventually represent each of to the truth. There will be seen, 'first the blade, the 40 lessons corresponding to the 40 chap- then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear' ters in Israel's Heritage. The plan includes [Mark 4:28]. The predictions of prophecy will be putting on tape the messages pertinent to fulfilled." Evangelism, p. 579. the respective filmstrips. This work will be "There is a mighty work to be done in our in progress in 1965. It would be useful if world. The Lord has declared that the Gentiles any workers who would like to use these shall be gathered in, and not the Gentiles only, films and tapes would indicate their in- but the Jews. There are among the Jews many who will be converted, and through whom we terest in advance, by writing to Elder Hoff- shall see the salvation of God go forth as a lamp man. Any who wish to enroll in the Bible that burneth. There are Jews everywhere, and to course may apply to Faith for Today. them the light of present truth is to be brought. There are among them many who will come to the 1 Counsels on Health, p. 535. 2 An Appeal for the Medical Missionary College, p. 14. light, and who will proclaim the immutability of Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 211. 4 Medical Ministry, p. 239. the law of God with wonderful power. The Lord 5 Testimonies, vol. 7, p. 59. God will work. He will do wonderful things in Gospel Workers, p. 120. righteousness."—Ibid., p. 578. II. Jews Mighty in Scriptures Will Serve AO I "Among the Jews are some who, like Saul of Tarsus, are mighty in the Scriptures, and these Breaching the Wall of Judaism will proclaim with wonderful power the immuta- bility of the law of God. The God of Israel will (Continued from page 17) bring this to pass in our day. His arm is not God of Israel will bring this to pass in our shortened that it cannot save. As His servants labor day."—The Acts of the Apostles, p. 381. in faith for those who have long been neglected This statement implies that when the and despised, His salvation will be revealed."—The p. 381. last crisis comes upon God's command- Acts of the Apostles, ment-keeping people, some leading lights in Judaism will unite with the remnant church and proclaim to the world Heaven's last message of mercy and redemption. "These People Are Missionaries" Other denominations, including the one that was instrumental in exalting the Sun- (Continued from page 19) day institution, are now putting forth a tains a discussion of the subjects in the concerted and persistent effort to influence Old Testament that will not antagonize the Jews ecumenically. It is becoming increas- Jews. The subjects are presented from the ingly evident that the Roman Church par- point of view of the Adventist message. ticularly is going "all out" in its overtures The second volume contains, subject by to draw Abraham's seed into the fold of subject, the convincing testimony in the Catholicism. Shall we who are entrusted Bible that establishes Jesus as the Jewish with the mightiest message for these de- Messiah, the Son of God—His coming into cisive days look on with stoical indiffer- the world, His sufferings, His teachings, His ence? It is high time that we put forth healings, His crucifixion, and His death on every effort to break down the wall of Jew- the cross of Calvary. The third volume pre- ish prejudice by the means God has placed sents our advanced doctrine, to prepare the in our hands, and thus prepare the way Jewish people for the complete truth, for for the truth to be proclaimed with power decision and baptism. to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Faith for Today conducts a Jewish Bible (Those interested in purchasing the re- course based on the material in these books. vised film for use among the Jews, should The forty lessons correspond to the forty write the Religious Liberty Association, chapters that make up the three volumes 6840 Eastern Ave., Washington, D.C. 20012.) DECEMBER, 1964 21 Some Prophecies Concerning the Messiah

(including excerpts from Jewish literature)

W. E. READ In the Old Testament Scriptures Then kings in ancient days also there is a gradual unfolding of the were anointed at their coronation. Messianic concept, and this was We might observe 1 Samuel 9:25- God's plan in preparing His an- 27; 10:1, but there are many in- cient people for the Coming stances of this. One, the Mashiach-Messiah, or the All these, however, were pri- Anointed One. The idea of mary applications of this princi- "anointing" is seen very early in ple of anointing. They were but the Holy Scriptures. The first ref- types of the One who later would erence is to that of Abraham who become prophet (Luke 7:11), is called a "prophet" (Gen. 20:7). priest (Heb. 8:1), and King (Zech. He was "anointed" (1 Chron. 16: Ret ired 6:13; John 18:37). To Daniel of 22). One Jewish commentator Admin istrator old was given a wonderful pre- gives us the following note on view of the Messiah—the Anointed this. On "mine anointed" (Ps. 105:15) we One. He was called "Messiah the Prince" read: (Dan. 9:25), and when the actual time of The term is employed in a wide sense in con- His anointing came, He is referred to as nection with the patriarchs as men designated by that "Messias, which is, being interpreted, God to become the progenitors of a kingdom of the Christ" (John 1:41). [The marginal priests.—A. COHEN, The Psalms, p. 346. rendering is "the Anointed."] A few who were called to the prophetic This was fulfilled in Jesus of Nazareth office were also anointed. This doesn't seem at the time of His baptism. Then the Holy to have been a rule, but it did obtain in Spirit came upon Him and He was the case of Elijah and also of Elisha, whom "anointed" (Luke 3:22; Acts 10:38). Elijah was directed to anoint "to be Shortly after this, Jesus announced that He prophet in thy room" (1 Kings 19:16). was the Messiah when He declared: "The The following is an interesting note on Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he this: hath anointed me" (Luke 4:18). Prophets were occasionally anointed to their of- Hence in God's preparatory work with fice . . and were called messiahs, or anointed.— His people, He ordained that men should Was. SMITH, Art. "Anointings," Bible Dictionary, be called to serve as priests, others as p. 41. prophets, and still others as kings. Those Then the priests of Israel were anointed priests, kings, and in some cases prophets to their sacred office. We read concerning were definitely anointed for their service Aaron: for God. They were the anointed, the Then shalt thou [Moses] take the anointing Mashiach, and in this we see the primary oil, and pour it upon his head, and anoint him application of the term "Messiah," but in (Ex. 29:7, JPS).1 a limited form. Not only was Aaron anointed but his Scattered throughout the pages of Holy sons were also anointed (Ex. 30:29), and Writ there are many prophecies of the it was an established principle that all suc- coming of the Messiah, and many of them ceeding priests should be thus set apart to were fulfilled at the time that Jesus of the sacred office of a "faithful priest" (1 Nazareth appeared among men. Let us Sam. 2:35). think of a few of these forecasts: 22 THE MINISTRY 1. The Messiah Was to Be of the Seed a Redeemer and Ruler from the House of Israel. of David. —Targum Jerusalem, vol. 2, p. 43l. The mighty King of Jakob's house shall reign This is emphasized again and again in and the Meshiha, the Power Sceptre of Israel, be the Holy Scriptures. Observe God's prom- anointed.—Targum Palestine on Numbers 24:17, ise to David in the book of Samuel: vol. 2, p. 430.3 I will set up thy seed after thee (2 Sam. 7:12, JPS).1 3. The Messiah Was to Appear in the Land of Israel Later came a development of this promise, for we read: The Scriptures of the prophets foretold The Lord swore unto David in truth; he will that the Messiah—the Desire of all nations not turn back from it: "of the fruit of thy body —would come, and would "fill this house will I set upon thy throne" (Ps. 132:11, JPs)? [the Temple at Jerusalem] with glory" But God's promise to David was of an un- (Haggai 2:7). And further that "the Lord usual character. It had in it the seeds of whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his eternity—something that stretched beyond temple [in Jerusalem]" (Mal. 3:1). the time of a mere local application. No- This thought is clearly expressed in the tice the following startling words: writings of the ancient people of God. In the millennium, likewise, when he will re- Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will veal himself, salvation will come to Israel, as it says, not lie unto David. His seed shall endure forever— "Behold, I send my messenger, and he shall clear it shall be established forever as the moon, and as the way before me [and . . . shall suddenly come to a faithful witness in heaven (Ps. 89:35-37, HPC).2 his temple] [in Jerusalem]" (Mal. 3:1).—Midrash Still further, we can see the Messianic ele- on Exodus 32:9, p. 413. ment in the wonderful words of God. In "The Lord whom ye (i.e. the people of Israel) the prophecy of Isaiah they are applied to seek" who "shall come suddenly," was then supposed the Messiah. to be the "King Messiah" who should come unex- pectedly.—J. KtAusrxER, There shall come forth a rod out of the stem Jesus of Nazareth, p. 244. of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots 4. The Messiah Will Appear When Rome (Isa. 11:1, HPC).2 Rules the World The emphasis on this in the Jewish writ- This thought is seen in the prophecy of ings is clear and explicit. Observe the fol- Daniel and particularly in the ninth chap- lowing: ter, for it is Rome that stands up "against And a king shall come forth from the sons of the Prince of princes" (Dan. 8:25) or "Mes- Jesse, and an Anointed One (or, Messiah) from siah the Prince" (chap. 9:25), and during his sons' sons shall grow up.—J. P. STENNING, whose rulership "shall Messiah be cut off" The Targum on Isaiah, chap. 11:1, p. 40. (verse 26). ''ire read further: This was also envisioned by Jewish writ- In that day I will raise up the tabernacle of ers many centuries ago. We read: David . that is fallen. . . . 'Thus hath R. Mosheh [Moses] came forth from the midst of Johanan said: In the generation when the son of the desert; but King Meshiha [Messiah] (comes) David, [i.e., Messiah] will come.—Talmud San- from the midst of Roma.—Targum Palestine, on hedrin 97a, Soncino ed., p. 654. Ex. 12:40, vol. 1, p. 481.3 The New Testament emphasis on this The Son of David [Messiah] will not come un- can be seen in such texts as Matthew 1:1; til the [Roman] power enfolds Israel.—Talmud Luke 1:32; John 7:42; Acts 13:23. Sanhedrin 98b, Soncino ed., p. 665. 5. The Messiah Will Come From the Peo- The Messiah Will Be Born in Bethle- 2. hem ple of Israel Most of us are acquainted with the well- There are several Old Testament texts known prophecy of Micah: where this thought is implied, but it is def- But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, . . . out of thee initely emphasized in the Hebrew writings. shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Observe the Biblical indications: Israel (Micah 5:2). 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RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE Prophecies Concerning the Messiah they have thrust through (Zech. 12:10, Isaac Leeser's Trans.). (Continued from page 23) And one shall say unto Him, what are these wounds in Thine hands? Then He shall answer, In the Talmud we read: Those with which I was wounded in the house of The son of David [Messiah] will not come un- my friends (Zech. 13:6, HPC).2 til the wicked kingdom of Rome will have spread [its sway] over the whole world, . . . as it is said: For the New Testament fulfillment see Therefore will He give them up, until the time John 19:34, 37; Revelation 1:7. that she who travaileth hath brought forth.—Tal- In the Talmud the passage is interpreted with mud 17 oma 10a, Soncino ed., p. 44. reference to the Messianic era, and the martyr who Micah (v. 1) predicted that Bethlehem, Eph- was thrust through is the Messiah.—A. COHEN, ratah . would be the birthplace of a new Messi- The Twelve Prophets, on Zech. 12:10, pp. 321, 322. anic David.—Jewish Encyclopedia, art. "Bethle- hem," p. 121, col. 2. Also referring to Zechariah 12:10 we read: 6. The Messiah Would Enter Jerusalem It is well according to him who explains that Riding on an Ass the cause is the slaying of Messiah . . , since that This also was one of the forecasts of the well agrees with the Scriptural verse.—Talmud Sukkah prophets of God: 52', Soncino ed., p. 246. Rejoice greatly, 0 daughter of Zion, shout, 0 8. The Messiah's Name as Yeshua Was daughter of Jerusalem; behold, thy king cometh Foretold unto thee, he is triumphant, and victorious, lowly, and riding upon an ass, even upon a colt the foal The Messiah was foreshadowed under of an ass (Zech. 9:9, HPC).2 many titles, such as Shiloh (Gen. 49:10); This too was well recognized as pertain- the Branch (Jer. 23:5); my servant the ing to the Messiah by the leaders of Israel Branch (Zech. 3:8); the Son of man (Dan. as can be seen in their writings: 7:13); and several others, but the term This "refers to the royal Messiah, for it says of "Yeshua," while not found in the English him, 'Lowly, and riding upon an ass' (Zech. IX, 9)." translations of our Bible, does appear in —Midrash Rabbah, LXXV.6, Soncino ed., p. 698. various forms in the Hebrew. Quite gen- Similarly will it be with the latter Redeemer, as erally it is rendered "salvation" as in Psalm it is stated, Lowly and riding upon an ass (Zech. 95:1; Isaiah 12:2; 62:11; but in the Septua- IX, 9).—Midrash Rabbah, I. 9, p. 33. gint [LXX] these texts read "Saviour" in- When he [Messiah] will come of whom it is stead of "salvation." written, Lowly, and riding upon an ass, even upon It is interesting to note what is said about a colt the foal of an ass (Zech. IX, 9).--Midrash XCVIII. 9, p. 957. the "Saviour" of Israel. The following is Rabbah, worthy of careful thought and study: Again, observe how accurately the 1. The LORD thy God is thy Saviour prophecy was fulfilled. (Isa. 43:3, Leeser and other Jewish trans- And the disciples went, and did as Jesus lations). [Yeshua] commanded them, and brought the ass, 2. The Memra (Word of God) was and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and their Saviour (Isa. 63:8; 12:2). (See Tar- they set Him thereon. And a very great multitude gum of Isaiah by J. F. Stenning.) spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the If we think of Saviour as "Yeshua" or way. And the multitudes that went before, and "Yesha," it is easy from the above texts to that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of see that "Yeshua" is the LORD; He is David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of God; He is the Memra; He is King. But the Lord (Matt. 21:6-9). He is something more. Notice the following comments: 7. The Messiah Would Bear Wound Prints Thy king cometh unto thee. "This can only refer in His Hands and in His Feet to King Messiah of whom it is said, And his do- Some of these texts in the Scriptures as minion shall be from sea to sea."—A. COHEN, published by Jewish publishing houses The Twelve Prophets, on Zech. 9:9, p. 305. stress this just as strongly as our King James Think of it. He is the Messiah, the com- and Revised Standard Version translations. ing One, the long-looked-for Shiloh; He Note the following rendering: is the Saviour and Redeemer of His peo- The assembly of the wicked have enclosed me ple. When He came His name was Jesus (Ps. 22:17, HPC).2 or Saviour. This name is the same as And they will look up toward me . . . whom Joshua (see Heb. 4:8, margin) and is a 26 THE MINISTRY contraction of Jehoshua (Num. 13:16). had been said of the Messianic Age: "then shall Joshua also means "salvation," but Jeho- the eyes of the blind see, and the ears of the deaf shua means "Jehovah the Saviour." This is be opened."—/bid., p. 268. actually what Yeshua means. How aptly the 10. The Messiah Will Even Raise the Dead Son of man was named. To make sure of the identity of the Messiah, 9. The Messiah Would Perform Miracles the Jews will demand that he perform the miracle of resurrection before their eyes, reviving such of We read: the dead as they had known personally.—Louis Behold, your God will come . . . , he will come GUIZBERG, Legend of the Jews, vol. 4, p. 234. and save you. Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be un- How strikingly this was fulfilled in the stopped. Then shall the lame man leap as a hart, life of Jesus of Nazareth! Think of the and the tongue of the dumb shall sing (Isa. 35: widow's son at Nain (Luke 7:11-18), of 4-6, JPS).8 the raising of Jairus' daughter (Mark 5:22- How wonderfully was this prophecy ful- 24), and also of the resurrection of Lazarus filled in the life and ministry of Jesus of (John 11:1-46). See also The Desire of Nazareth. The apostles repeatedly empha- Ages, p. 536. sized this in their contact with the people. 11. The Messiah Will Make Atonement "Jesus . . . a man approved of God for His People among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him" (Acts 2:22). He will "make reconciliation [atone- Nicodemus also bore witness to that fact: ment] for iniquity" (Dan. 9:24). "No man can do these miracles that He will "make reconciliation for the sins thou doest, except God be with him" of the people" (Heb. 2:17). (John 3:2). "By whom [Jesus] we have now re- Two of the disciples on the road to Em- ceived the atonement" (Rom. 5:11). maus said: "Jesus of Nazareth, which was It should he noted that in translating the a prophet mighty in deed and word before text in Daniel 9:24 several translations use God and all the people" (Luke 24:9). the word "atone" or "atonement," such as Our Jewish friends recognized also in the LXX, Leeser, and R.S.V. In the He- their writings that this would be a charac- brew writings we read that the making of teristic of the true Messiah. We read in the an atonement is one of the things to be Zohar: accomplished by the Memra [word], the At the moment of the appearance of the Mes- Messiah of the Lord. siah, Son of David, many signs and wonders will And by His word [Memra] will He make be made manifest and many miracles will take Atonement for His land, and for His people.— place.—Ariel Bension in The Zohar, p. 180. Targum Palestine, on Deut. 32:43, vol. 2, p. 670.8 And from Joseph Klausner we cull the following, referring to the text just quoted: 12. Messiah Was to Come After 4,000 Years He [Jesus] regarded himself as the Messiah, of Earth's History and contemporary belief endowed the Messiah This concept is clearly portrayed in the with supernatural powers. All four Gospels are Scriptures of truth, and especially in the filled with such miracles. Jesus of Nazareth, pp. 266, 267. time prophecies of the Bible. But let us Jesus was a worker of miracles. He healed the observe the hopes and expectations of the sick and drove out evil spirits, for it was impossible Jewish leaders in the days long ago. We that the Messiah should not work miracles.— read in the Talmud: Ibid., p. 255. The Tanna debe Eliyyahu taught: The world Whatever of the marvellous was comprised in is to exist six thousand years; the first two thousand their [prophets] sayings was, in the time of Jesus, years are to be void; the next two thousand years understood to refer to the Messianic Age. . . . It are the period of the Torah, and the following two

REAL STUDY 41 If we pray and read the Bible only as a habit, or only to mark a report, we are doing little more than counting beads or lighting candles. We must study His Word so that we may discover His divine pattern for our minds and feet. We ought to engage in prayer so that we may have the joy of communion with God.—R. EARL ALLEN in Bible Para- doxes (Fleming H. Revell Company) DECEMBER, 1964 27 thousand years are the period of the Messiah. His shoulder, that He may find pardon for our Through our many sins a number of these have iniquities. We shall be healed by His wound.—A. already passed [and the Messiah is not yet].— TH. PHILLIPS, Prayer Book for the Day of Atone- Talmud Abodah Zarah 9a, Soncino ed., p. 43. ment, p. 239. Rashi, one of the revered and honored Then the Messiah did come, for it is Jewish commentators, remarks upon the stated that He had "departed from us." He 2;000 years reference in the Talmud (San- must have come a long time before this hedrin 97a/b): was written. Remember that "Shiloh" re- After the two thousand years of the law, ac- fers to the Messiah. cording to the decree, Messiah ought to have come So He did come once as the suffering and the wicked kingdom should have been de- servant of God. But He is coming again, stroyed, and Israel's state of servitude should have and this time it will be as the conquering been ended.—Quoted by Alex McCaul in his The king. Old Paths, pp. 389, 390. 13. Messiah Would Come Before the End 14. The Messiah's Coming Would Termi- of Judah nate the Sacrifices We read in Genesis 49:10 that— We read in our Bibles that "in the midst The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor of the [70th] week he [Messiah] shall a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh cause the sacrifice and the oblation to come; and unto him shall the gathering of the peo- cease" (Dan. 9:27). ple be. This is significant that the "midst of the Reference is made to "Shiloh" in this week" was in A.D. 31, and the destruction prophecy, and while there was a town bear- of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, a difference of ing this name (Joshua 18:1), this prophecy roughly 40 years, and that we should find refers to a person. In fact, this was one the following tacit admission in the Tal- of the names of the Messiah. The Tal- mud: mud recognizes this: Our Rabbis taught: During the last forty years What is his [the Messiah's] name!—The School before the destruction of the Temple the lot ['Tor of R. Shila said: His name is Shiloh, for it is writ- the Lord"] did not come up in the right hand; nor ten, until Shiloh come.—Talmud Sanhedrin 98b, did the crimson-coloured strap become white; nor Soncino ed., p. 677. did the westernmost light shine; and the doors of the Hekal [sanctuary] would open by themselves. The text in Genesis and the Talmudic —Talmud Yoma 39b, Soncino ed., p. 186. comment emphasize the fact that Messiah This Talmudic reference is obviously re- was due to come before the kingly scepter lated to the Day of Atonement as re- passed from Judah. If these statements are corded in Leviticus 16. true, is it not clear that the Messiah would come before the termination of the 15. The Messiah Was to Rise From the reign of the last king to sit on David's Dead throne? The fact is that King Herod was There is a unique prophecy in the book the last one to occupy this position, even of Psalms which could not possibly have ap- though he was appointed as such by the plied to David. It is found in Psalm 16:10. Roman Empire. On one occasion, in the Thou wilt not abandon my soul to the grave: days of Yeshua, the Jewish people cried thou wilt not suffer thy pious (servant) to see cor- out, "We have no king but Caesar" (John ruption (Leeser). 19:15). No one was appointed after him. In the Hebrew writings on this verse we At the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70 read: the Jewish people were driven into exile. "My glory shall rejoice in the King Messiah, Now what does all this mean? Could it be Who in the future shall come forth from me. . . . that the Messiah actually came and the My flesh also shall dwell in safety"—i.e. after death, people did not recognize Him? Before we to teach us that corruption . . . shall not rule over answer this question let us read from the it.—Quoted in A. EDERSHEIM, Life and Times of Jewish prayer book which is used on the Jesus the Messiah, vol. II, p. 717. Day of Atonement. Notice this statement: Therefore . . my glory rejoiceth, rejoices in Our righteous anointed (Messiah) is departed the lord Messiah who will rise up out of me. from us: Horror bath seized us, and we have none —Midrash on Psalms 5 by William G. Braude, to justify us. He hath borne the yoke of our iniq- vol. 1, p. 201. uities, and our transgression, and is wounded be- It is evident from this excerpt that even cause of our transgression. He beareth our sins on David himself recognized this passage as 28 THE MINISTRY applying to the Messiah, and also that the Lebanon, by the hand of . . . Yinnon.—A. Tn. Messiah should be of his seed according PHILLIPS, Prayer Book for the Day of Atonement, to the flesh. In the New Testament, as p. 239. translated by a Jewish author, we read: May we not all pray as did one of the David indeed, personating him [Messiah], says prophets of long ago, "Even so, come, Lord . . . "for you will not relinquish my soul to Hell Jesus" (Rev. 22:20). (sheol), nor will you allow your holy one to see decay" (Ps. 16:8-11).—HuGH I. SCHONFIELD, The 17. The Messiah Would Be Rejected by Authentic New Testament, p. 194. His Own People But David died and was buried (1 Kings Notice the graphic picture given by the 2:10). His flesh did see corruption (Acts prophet Isaiah: 2:29). But if this applies to the Messiah, He is despised and rejected of men; a man of then we have a different picture. Read what sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as was written concerning the Messiah in it were our faces from him; he was despised, and later years. Referring to Psalm 16:10 we we esteemed him not (Isa. 53:3). read: How tragic! The Messiah "came unto his He [David] seeing this before spake of the res- urrection of Christ [the Messiah], that his soul own, but his own received him not" (John was not left in hell [in the grave], neither his 1:11). Did not the Messiah come at the ex- flesh did see corruption. This Jesus [Yeshua] bath pected time? But the Jews looked for a war- God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses (Acts rior Messiah and not a servant Messiah. 2:31, 32). They thought of one aspect of His over-all And the angel answered and said unto the work and not the other. They failed to see woman, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jcsus that first of all He was to be the Redeemer [Yeshua], which was crucified. He is not here: for of Israel and later He would be the King he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where of Israel. But He came just the same, and the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples the wonderful prophecies which were that he is risen from the dead. . . . And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus [Yeshua] given concerning the Messiah were faith- met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held fully fulfilled in the person of Jesus of him by the feet, and worshipped him (Matt. Nazareth. 28:5-7, 9). This same Jesus, who lived among men, This same Yeshua has had such a mar- who died and was raised from the dead velous influence upon the world that He "God hath made . . . both Lord and has split the centuries in two. Everything Christ" (Acts 2:36). He has been made dating before Him is called B.C.E. (be- Christ, the Anointed One, the Messiah fore the common era, by the Jewish peo- (John 1:41, text and margin); He has ple, and B.C. by the Gentiles. Everything been made Lord—yea, "Lord of all" (Acts after Him is called C.E. (common era) by 10:36). No wonder the angelic hosts and the Jewish people and A.D. by the Gen- other intelligences in heaven join in their tiles. Thus, so powerful a figure was the hallelujahs of adoration and praise. Messiah, the Son of the living God, that Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive everything dates before Him or after Him. power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. And every creature All history revolves about His name. which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that 16. Messiah Will Come the Second Time are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, Two aspects of the advent of the Mes- and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth siah are presented in the ancient scriptures. upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and He was to come as the suffering servant ever (Rev. 5:12, 13). (Isa. 52:53). He was to come as the con- 1 JPS means the Bible in English published by the Jewish quering King (Dan. 7:13, 14). The one was Publication Society. fulfilled when Yeshua of Nazareth came 2 HPC means the Bible published by the Hebrew Pub- more than 1,900 years ago; the other will lishing Company. 3 The Targums on the Pentateuch, five books of Moses be fulfilled when He comes as King of kings whether of Onkelos, the Jerusalem, or Palestine Targum, were translated into English by J. W. Etheridge and ap- and Lord of lords (Rev. 19:11-16). peared in two volumes. The Talmud has been published in 35 volumes in Eng- That He will come the second time is lish by the Soncino Press and can be seen in many public expressed in their prayer book: libraries. 5 The Midrash on various books of the Old Testament 0 bring Him up from the circle of the earth has been published in English in 10 volumes by the Soncino . . . to assemble us the second time on Mount Press, England. DECEMBER, 1964 29 A Soul-winning Opportunity

M. V. CAMPBELL The membership in many of our year it continued these schools churches is static. Year after year and also started new ones. These goes by with gains elsewhere, but branch Sabbath schools devel- the number of worshipers in these oped into strong churches with churches varies hardly at all. On their own church edifices, and in- a recent visit to a conference I was stead of one Sabbath school with given a list of the membership of 268 members, there are now ten its churches over a ten-year period. with a membership of 2,500. Of its 58 churches, 16 had fewer Other churches that have en- members than a decade ago; two tered branch Sabbath school work had exactly the same membership, much more recently than Sacra- and 13 had made a gain of less Vice-Pr esident mento have also had success either than 1 per cent. In other words, General Conference in greatly strengthening their own one quarter of the churches in churches or in the organization of that conference sustained a loss, while still new ones. another quarter made very little or no A short time ago Elias Gomez became contribution to the membership gain of district superintendent in an area in Texas the field. where there was but one church and a few Large numbers of ministers serving as scattered members within a 100-mile ra- district superintendents have at least one dius of the church. He led in the organiza- church that has not recently experienced tion of two branch Sabbath schools, one 49 growth. Many realize, however, that there and the other 95 miles away. Within a year is an organization in each church which, and a half both of these branch Sabbath if rightly used, will correct this by winning schools became organized churches. Six souls and adding members. It is an evange- new schools have since been organized in lizing agency that is built into each church, the expectation that they also will develop whether it be large or small. It is the Sab- into churches. bath school. We are all acquainted with the One minister who really believes in way this organization is used in overseas branch Sabbath schools is A. C. Rawson, divisions to build up membership and to a Texas district superintendent. He had develop new churches. We do not so fre- 100 of these schools operating in his dis- quently hear of the same thing being done trict! The first one to be organized into a in the homeland. The reason may be that church had only 17 members, but these we are not using its many potentialities few converts immediately organized 15 new here as we should. branch Sabbath schools! This leads me to However, in America, too, it has been wonder what the result would be if our abundantly proved that the Sabbath school older churches that have had but a small can be used more effectively in multiplying membership over the years would suddenly baptisms, increasing membership in for- each organize 15 branch Sabbath schools. merly static churches, and in founding new The Sabbath school, however, has more church organizations. than one method of winning souls. Prob- This has been most notably demonstrated ably the majority of our ministers make in Sacramento, California. More than use of the pastor's Bible class as a means of twenty years ago when its Sabbath school evangelization. Usually this class is made membership was only 268, the church, now up only of non-Adventists and of members called Sacramento Central, began to con- who bring non-Adventist friends with duct branch Sabbath schools. Year after them. The members of the class are fre-

30 THE MINISTRY quently recruited from Bible correspond- making use of it and its many activities ence school interests, colporteur contacts, will find it a great soul-winning opportu- and people with whom the pastor or some nity. of his laymen are holding Bible studies. Usually the lesson is from the special Quar- Baptism a Result o f terly prepared for this purpose. The object of the class is to acquaint "This May Startle You" its members with the doctrines of the Tract church and, above all, to lead them to Christ. Though these people join with the ROSALIE HAFFNER full Sabbath school in all its other exer- Bible Instructor, Lincoln, Nebraska cises, it is advantageous to have a separate The students and community of the College room in which the pastor can meet with View church had gathered for a Sabbath-eve- them to study the lesson. When this is im- ning vespers and baptismal service. For those possible, the class should be held in an who knew the story behind this baptism it was area where there will be the least possible a special day of rejoicing. disturbance. It all began last fall on September 28, when The Sabbath school hour is a convenient approximately 400 students of Union College time for many people not of our faith to and about as many members of the several come for the study of the Bible. It is espe- Lincoln Seventh-day Adventist churches com- cially convenient for parents with small bined their efforts to place a "This May Startle children; they can be brought along to Sab- You" tract in every home in the city. It was a bath school where they attend classes suit- thrill on that Sabbath afternoon to see hun- able to their age while the parents, with no dreds of people swarming through the college baby-sitting problem, attend the pastor's auditorium, picking up their literature and Bible class. Sabbath morning is also con- maps, then scattering to their cars and their venient for older people who do not care territories. to drive at night. Pastors who regularly The planning was done by the Missionary conduct this special Bible class for non- Volunteer Society of the College View church Adventists state that most of the people under the direction of C. M. Maxwell, sponsor, remain for the sermon and that from 75 to and Don Schneider, student leader. It was a 90 per cent of those who attend the class masterpiece in organization. In addition to regularly, become church members. small individual maps provided for each group In an increasing number of our churches there were large city maps in the auditorium a great deal is made of the Sabbath School enabling drivers to get their bearings quickly. Visitors' Day when a special program is Cars were stationed at strategic locations all given. The important feature is for each over the city so that any team or car could member to bring along as many guests as reach one within a few minutes' time if he possible. A Sabbath School Visitors' Day is should run out of literature or have any left often the occasion for the first visit to an over. Thus literature and manpower was con- Adventist church by people who later be- served. In about forty-five minutes the city of come members. In Memphis, Tennessee, Lincoln was blanketed with 30,000 pieces of one of our physicians invited 33 friends "This May Startle You." to attend Sabbath school on a recent Visi- There had been much enthusiasm on the part tors' Day. Seventeen came and one of them, of officers and pastors as we had discussed the a woman who had never before been in an possibilities of using this interesting little tract. Adventist church, was so impressed with The only question in our minds was, How both the Sabbath school and church service would a tract like this be accepted in a con- that followed, that she asked for studies on servative Midwestern city like Lincoln, espe- Adventist doctrines. Her husband joined cially considering that there are well over 2,000 her in church attendance and in the Bible Adventists in a population of about 150,000? studies and both are now church members. We did not have long to wait, for within two Many have become so accustomed to the weeks 200 requests had come in for the book Sabbath school that they regard it as From Sabbath to Sunday, by Carlyle B. Haynes. more or less routine. True, a Sabbath (A card had been inserted in each tract, offering school may be allowed to degenerate into more information in the form of a free book.) mere routine, but the alert minister will The ministerial association of the college, join in putting new life into it, and by under the direction of Floyd Bresee, instructor DECEMBER, I964 31 Lincoln by the 30,000 pieces of "This May GOSPEL TENTS Startle You" left in the homes that day. STEEL-CLAD TABERNACLES SMITH MANUFACTURING CO., DALTON, GA. Over 50 Years in Business Why Battle Creek? (Continued from page 14) in evangelism, was organized to do the follow- members of the White family; j. P. Kel- up work. Thirty prospective ministers and Bible logg and his sons, John Harvey and instructors took the books directly to those Will K. Kellogg; Elder Cornell; David requesting them, and then followed up with Hewitt, "the most honest man in town"; another visit or two. If there was further in- John Byington, the first president of the terest, the new book, Time Running Out, by General Conference, with his daughter, A. S. Maxwell, was left in the home. Well over Martha Amadon, who lived to the age of 400 books were either mailed or placed directly 102; and his son-in-law George Amadon, in the homes by these follow-up teams. Nine for many years the foreman of the Review openings for Bible studies resulted, several peo- and Herald. ple attended one of the several Adventist The last half of the afternoon was spent churches, and at the time of this writing an in a guided tour of points within easy driv- occasional request still comes in for more in- ing distance of Battle Creek. These in- formation. cluded: One man who wrote in for the book, Charles Otsego, where the group stood by the Vyskocil, had lived in the city of Lincoln for grave of D. M. Canright, early Adventist years but had hardly heard of Seventh-day minister who in later years apostatized and Adventists. His curiosity and interest were fought his former brethren, and then drove aroused by this tract. Don Baer, junior minis- by the Hilliard home where Ellen White terial student, and his wife took From Sabbath on June 6, 1863, received the health reform to Sunday to him. They returned in a few weeks vision. to find him ready for another book. After sev- Allegan, where in 1894 James Edson eral visits they began studies with Mr. Vyskocil. White built the missionary boat, the Morn- His reading had already convinced him of the ing Star, to pioneer the work among the Sabbath and he readily accepted the other colored people of the South. truths of God's Word. Keeping the Sabbath Monterey, site of the early Michigan meant a change in routine in his business as church where in October, 1862, the first well as that of the men employed by him, but delegated meeting of organized Seventh- Mr. Vyskocil was determined that if this was day Adventist churches convened under right he would carry it out and leave the con- the chairmanship of Elder Joseph Bates. sequences with God. Here we stood by the stones that outlined Today he is a baptized Seventh-day Adventist. the foundation of the church. At Monterey If you were to visit the College View church you also is the retirement home of Elder Bates would find him in his regular place every Sab- and, nearby, the Poplar Hill Cemetery bath morning for Sabbath school and church. where Joseph and Prudence Bates are bur- According to his own testimony there were ied. Here, at the grave of the apostle of the two things that especially influenced Mr. Vys- Sabbath truth, the tour ended with a kocil in making his decision. One was the prayer of consecration to the yet unfinished initial contact with this startling tract. The task of sounding the message of the third other was the persistence and faithfulness with angel to every tongue, kindred, and nation. which the Baers followed up his interest. "If 11. they thought enough of me to search me out Men are needed at this time who can understand through three changes of address I decided they the wants of the people, and minister to their must really have something I needed," he said. necessities. The faithful minister of Christ watches at every outpost, to warn, to reprove, to counsel, Mr. Vyskocil is radiant in his new-found faith, to entreat, and to encourage his fellow-men, labor- and those who had a part in the "This May ing with the Spirit of God, which worketh in him Startle You" project feel that their efforts have mightily, that he may present every man perfect already been well rewarded. in Christ. Such a man is acknowledged in heaven We anticipate that eternity alone will reveal as a minister, treading in the footsteps of his great the full impact made on the souls of the city of Exemplar.—Gospel Workers, p. 315. 32 THE MINISTRY Small-Poster Impact in

EVANGELISM Evangelistic Advertising

DAVID R. LOWE During the past twelve years I 2. The printing cost of a quan- have endeavored to make an as- tity is proportionately much sessment of effective advertising cheaper than for a few. methods by trial and error, and Another very important ad- by studying the methods and re- vantage over most other forms sults of other evangelists. Al- of advertising is that a minimum though it would seem impossible of competition from other ad- to do truly scientific research on vertisers is encountered. In a this question, I have become more newspaper an advertisement will and more convinced that the most be one of a host, each designed effective selection of media, at to catch the reader's eye. On the least for the first-night impact, is Evangelist, British billboards and on the radio and generally to be found in this order Union Conference TV the same principle holds true. of preference: shop-window bills, To overcome this difficulty large local newspaper displays, handbills, direct premiums are often paid for solus positions. mail (provided a live selected list is avail- However, the only rivals in the prominent able), large billboard posters. shop-window field are entertainment and In selecting the small shop-window poster occasionally local functions, which seldom as our most potent advertising spearhead, are to be reckoned with in their extent of this applies only when blanket coverage to coverage. the whole campaign area is applied. When Perhaps the reason why the use of shop- a few posters are scattered sparsely through- window posters has not been exploited out an area, no impact will be created, and fully is that it involves a deal of effort their message will be lost to the public. The compared, for example, with inserting a great advantage in saturation coverage by newspaper advertisement. However, when shop-window posters is the vital element of the effectiveness of this method has been repetition. As these posters appear experienced by our evangelists, it is not throughout the heart of a town, along its readily discarded. main road arteries, its satellite shopping centers, not forgetting its corner shops, the Suggestions on How nest to Apply This Method average person will be consciously and un- consciously influenced by the poster's mes- In using blanket small-poster coverage sage scores of times within the space of a for publicizing the first night of a cam- few days. If they have any interest at all, paign, the ideal time for distribution is the power of persuasion is bound to reach 10 to 14 days before the event. For any compelling proportions. longer period of display the shopkeepers Blanket usage of the small poster also would tend to be unfavorable in their re- affords two unique economies to the ception. Neither is it at all necessary; in budget-conscious evangelist. fact, a longer period could lead to stale- 1. It costs nothing for the display site. ness and possibly public annoyance. This The majority of shopkeepers respond will- timing, on the other hand, does allow for ingly when approached cheerfully and po- this work of distribution to be completed litely. before the hectic rush of the week prior to DECEMBER, 1964 33 first night when there is a multitude of all, handbills are usually crumpled up other matters to be attended to. after a casual glance, that is why they are How many posters should be used? Cal- called "throw away" material by the ad- culations can be made as to local require- vertising profession. It is not likely that ments on the approximate ratio of 500 our newspaper advertisement will be cut posters to 100,000 population. About 20- out and framed either! The reason I am 25 posters can be put up by one person laboring this point of personally fixing the in an hour in the main shopping centers, poster, if at all possible, is because it makes and rather less in the suburban areas this work at least 300 per cent more effec- among scattered shops. tive. In one trial I made last year, two It has been found that about three out young ladies distributed 50 posters each, of four shopkeepers in the suburban areas one working on either side of a long road will accept posters, but in the town centers of shops, leading from the town center. only about one in three. This fact should When I drove by some time afterward I not discourage any evangelist from work- counted 23 posters visible on the one side, ing the town center area, because although but only 7 on the other. The reason was proportionately fewer posters will be dis- that one had "put out," while the other played there, more people will naturally had "put up" the posters. The little extra see them. effort and time made all the difference. England is known as "a nation of shop- When theatrical promoters put up post- keepers," but even here the modern trend ers in this way they often give complimen- is for fewer and larger shops. The above tary tickets, as a reward for the favor. This suggested ratio will not apply universally, is a good idea that we can adopt to our of course, because of vastly differing con- use. We can give out free reservation ditions, but in any case the goal to be aimed tickets. This will have two advantages: at is saturation coverage to obtain maxi- 1. It encourages the cooperation of the mum impact. Use in private houses and shopkeeper in displaying the poster. public places and markets should not be 2. The ticket helps to build up the at- forgotten. tendance in its own right, as a media of You may have noticed I used the expres- advertising. Unlike handbills, tickets are sion "put up" rather than "put out," de- seldom thrown away, as they are associated scribing the work of distributing the post- with value. Even if they are unwanted by ers. Herein lies an important point. If post- an uninterested shopkeeper they are often ers are placed on a shop counter with the passed on to customers or friends who requests for the shopkeeper to display the they think may be interested. The state- posters, a very small proportion will be ment, "How many tickets would you like?" publicly displayed, human nature being again implies favor. what it is. I have found that an approach similar to the following pays dividends: Copy, Layout, Color, and Size Considerations "Will you kindly display a poster for me, please?" After getting their assent, then With this approach it is of advantage if suggest, "Where would you like me to put the subject can be a popular noncontro- it for you?" producing a roll of adhesive versial theme, while at the same time arous- tape for the purpose. You imply that you ing sufficient interest and desire to attend. are doing them a favor in saving their time, Shopkeepers generally will not wish to be while of course what is more in your in- associated with political themes or a too terest, you are ensuring that the poster strongly worded religious issue. But as an does get put up and in a good position if ideal example, who could take exception to you have created a favorable impression. "The Heavens Are Telling. What Do the Not all will allow display in the middle Stars Say to You?" of their shop window, of course, but they The message of a poster should be very are still effective even inside the shop. It clear, its headline should be short so that is true that passers-by will not notice them, it can be taken in at a glance by the pass- but on the other hand, waiting customers erby, and its layout well balanced. Essential will be given the opportunity to read them secondary material should be smaller and through at leisure. in neat panels. Time and place must be Some posters may be taken down after clearly indicated. The ideal illustration you have left but this is not usual. After (Continued on page 37)

34 THE MINISTRY Words to Workers' SHEPHERDESS Wives

D. A. DELAFIELD For more than thirty years I have watched and it should be perfect, been married to a worker's wife. the training of the children flaw- It has been a rich experience and less. And so it goes. This is what I want more of it with the same some people at least expect of sweet woman. No one else! In pastors' wives. But this should thirty years I should have learned not surprise us. And why? Let us enough to speak intelligently to stop and think a moment. the husbands of these fine women. You knew what you were do- And this I should be doing today. ing when you married that man Just why I am talking to workers' —the preacher. You loved him. wives is one of those inexplain- You knew he was going to be a able things. Associate Secretary pastor. You were a dedicated per- E. G. Wh ite Estate A man can never know what it Inc. son yourself and you wanted to is like to be the wife of a minister, serve the cause of God. So you physician, or teacher. Only you ladies can did not walk into this blindly. His work is know that. And certainly you do know h— in a very real sense your work too. Love for its joys and sorrows, its challenge and sacri- him will make responsibilities not only fice, its ivory towers and lowly dwelling easy but challenging. places, its loneliness and heartaches, its You and your preacher husband are pi- frustrations and privileges. lots of the congregational aircraft. He is Take the pastor's wife, for example. the pilot; you are the copilot, and in a What privileges are hers! In a very real sense the navigator. With your womanly sense she is the first lady of the church. sensitiveness and intuition you can detect The church members look to the pastor's atmospheric turbulence and local weather wife and expect her and the children that conditions better than he can. It is your the Lord has given her to be a show window job to relay this information to the pilot, in which the preacher's merchandise—that so that he can avoid the storms. With that is, his preaching and instruction—is on ex- built-in radar of yours, and with your close hibit. And if she is not a good window connection with Jesus Christ, you can save dresser she will be criticized. Naturally he the pilot and the aircraft from disaster. will be criticized too. This should not be, But, please, ladies, don't see a storm in but nevertheless it is. every cloud. It is easy to magnify little dif- The minister's wife is like a canary in a ficulties in the church and make them look cage, or like a goldfish in a bowl, with lit- like tornadoes. Keep your eye on the cloud; tle more privacy. Yet she is expected to be watch it, but don't say too much. There is beautiful and composed, self-possessed un- a very real strategy in ministerial labors. der all circumstances, her dress impeccable, It is this: Be prepared for the worst but her diet exemplary, her face free from the look for the best. There is such a thing as extras that symbolize worldliness, an ex- sanctified shoulder shrugging. Most wor- ample to the flock. Her speech will be ries do not materialize. But, of course, do not ignore potential dangers. * A talk given to the wives of workers at Sandoval, New "It must needs be that offences come" Mexico, during the 1964 camp meeting. Jesus said. It is just the very nature of the

DECEMBER, 1964 35 sky to have clouds. Keep your husband discourse on the Bible to a group of college posted on what is brewing. Let him know students that was profoundly theological. about the local weather scene as he flies This girl could have been a theologian the aircraft, but be a cheerful copilot. herself. She knew the Bible doctrine. She Don't be overly sensitive. This is particu- was a thorough-going Seventh-day Advent- larly true of young ministers' wives. Relax. ist. Even though some of the problems may If your husband is inclined to be a phil- have been created by your husband's poor osophical preacher—bring him down to judgment, don't get all steamed up about it. earth. Tell him that you appreciate his ef- Take your burdens to the Lord. He will forts to help the people, but he could help help you. Pray for the church. This will them more if he would preach Adventist do more good than worrying and fretting. and not Methodist or Presbyterian or Con- Now it is possible that some of you here gregational sermons. Adventist sermons will never wanted to be a preacher's wife in the make Adventists. Adventist sermons will first place. Remember this—it may be that keep our people Adventists. In this age, your husband never wanted to be a when the winds of doctrine are blowing, be preacher! But the Lord planned for him a good copilot; keep your husband on the and he accepted the divine call. Have you beam. Keep him solid in his Adventist accepted it? Accept the responsibility and theology and thinking and emphasis. be adjustable. You can learn to really love Doubtless he is an avid reader. Urge him it. A wife who drags her feet in the sacred to become mighty in the Scriptures and well task of true ministry is in need of con- acquainted with the Ellen G. White books. version. Your husband has problems He should own The Seventh-day Adventist enough. He should not have this type of Bible Commentary and not spend too problem in the home to worry him. much time reading the works and sermons You should remember always that you of other preachers. There is room for this, are a woman and your husband is a man. but not too much. He should be an individ- You are not an angel, neither is he. It is ualist, working up his own sermons, creat- true that he is a preacher and that you are ing a style of his own, an approach, an ap- a preacher's wife. Both of you occupy posi- peal, that is distinctive. tions of holy estate. But marriage is a holy Now, just a word about the preacher's estate too, and the Scripture has declared wife and her duty to the church as corn- that "marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge" (Heb. 13:4). You are still human beings with the For the Busy Traveling need for love. Love your husband. Cheer Minister his heart with your affection. Be warm, be willing, not grudging; withhold not your- self from him. Don't make it easy for him ARROW to look elsewhere for love. With a church full of women, the devil can put ideas in his head. If you are smart, the devil will TERRYLENE not have many opportunities to do this. Remember, love is more than physical, SHIRTS it is spiritual and elevating. It lifts up to God. Not only the physical but the spirit- A truly wash and wear shirt ual union of the pastor and his wife should No ironing—not even collars or cuffs correctly symbolize the real union of the Dries sparkling white, no wrinkles church with Christ. Be spiritually-minded. Can be machine or hand washed Not only should you and he have worship Convertible or French cuffs, fused collars together morning and evening, but in your Outlasts three ordinary shirts private moments of devotion become ac- quainted with the Bible and the Spirit of FOR SAMPLES WRITE: Prophecy writings so that you can help Ontario-Quebec Book and Bible House him and enter in with him into his theo- Box 520, Oshawa, Ontario logical and spiritual interests. I once heard my pastor's wife present a 36 THE MINISTRY pared with her duty to her children. Many a pastor's wife finds difficulty in dividing LITTLE GIANT HOTOMATIC time, talent, and affection at this point. GAS WATER HEATER NO. 3 Let me ease your mind. Your first obli- Will supply all the hot water needed for Baptistries, Church Kitchens, Rest Rooms. gation is to your children. The best service Heats 450 GPH, 20° rise in temperature. that you can render to your church is to Inexpensive. 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She takes the children to the services, Small-Poster Impact in Evangelistic and in doing so the mothers and fathers Advertising observe her loyalty and carefully watch her discipline and habits of worship. Is (Continued from page 34) there any way she could better discharge will attract and illustrate the theme in a her responsibilities as the pastor's wife? simple, positive manner. The pastor ministers to the people; Posters lend themselves ideally for color you minister to him. This is a responsibil- to be used to full advantage. The headline ity that you cannot, must not, overlook, in fluorescent ink or on a fluorescent panel neglect, or transfer to another. will certainly help. Where funds are lim- Perhaps he will resent or seem to be un- ited, one color on tinted card is suggested. appreciative of your efforts to counsel and According to number required, and funds guide him; but, remember this, you are to available, either the letterpress or litho- be persistent, tactful, diplomatic, and lov- graphic form of printing should be used. able. There is such a thing as a wifely vi- The silk-screen process is normally used for vacity that charms and thrills a husband's a quantity of 50 or less. heart. Be enthusiastic and vital. Enter into A shop poster should not exceed 15 by 20 your husband's joys and responsibilities inches in size. Otherwise it will be con- and feelings. "Let's do it this way, dear," or, sidered by many shopkeepers as too in- "Why can't we approach the situation like trusive. The ideal size would be about this?" The question approach will transfer 10 by 15 inches. ideas and help your man to be the best Obviously shop-window posters cannot preacher in the world, and the best soul be used on this scale every week of the winner too. And this is his first business— campaign. After its use as the spearhead to win men for God. of the first-night advertising, it could then Try to get away for recreation one day be repeated on the third week with three a week, Mondays preferably. Urge your or four programs on the one poster. The husband to spend time with the children at campaign theme, place, and time would night, at least one night at home with the then be emphasized, again after the style family all together. In those social and that theatrical advertisers have found ef- happy periods talk much about the glories fective.

FRIENDLY WITH GOD J God has something to say to us as a friend every day, by the written word, in which we must hear His voice; by His providences, and by our own consciences: and He hearkens and hears whether we have anything to say to Him by way of reply, and we are very unfriendly if we have not.—MATTHEW HENRY in The Secret of Communion With God. (Fleming H. Revell Company)

DECEMBER, 1964 37 try. His scholarship becomes evident in a thorough application of Bible texts and an unusual acquaint- ance with the Holy Spirit's work. Being an evange- list at heart he does more than furnish the reader with information; he uses the occasion also to ap- peal to him personally. With skill he presents the atoning Christ, obedience to the faith, and the im- portance of the converted sinner's accepting Christ's BOOKS Lordship as well as salvation. The latter point and the new Christian's yielding to his new Lord and Sovereign brings a positive challenge to the experi- ence of the new birth. Myron Augsburger in his work Quench Not the Spirit presents another challenge to the local church planning an evangelistic series. The reader The Twilight of Evolution, Henry M. Morris, Baker is impressed that a church revival should precede Book House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1964, the crusade for souls. Here also are new ideas and $2.95, 97 pages. argumentation for urging the born-again believer to be anointed with the Spirit for soul winning. It is seldom that a book of such value comes This is to be a sign that the idols of the world from the press. The author is at present professor have been relinquished to the Lordship of his of hydraulic engineering and head of the Depart- Master. Many stimulating revival ideas on latter- ment of Civil Engineering at the Virginia Poly- day evangelism, with unique illustrations from the technic Institute. He writes as a scientist and is Bible and life today, suggest that this book will be well qualified to discuss the question of evolution. useful to the ministry generally. As far as the pub- In about one hundred pages he discusses very lisher's craftsmanship is concerned the book is freely the evolutionary concept. Here are the chap- worth far more than its price. ter headings: LOUISE C. KLEUSER The Influence of Evolution The Case Against Evolution The Making of Ministers, edited by Keith R. The Testimony of Geologic History Bridston and Dwight W. Culver, Augsburg Pub- Water and the Word lishing House, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1964, 275 The Origin of Evolution pages, $5.75. The Death of Evolution It is refreshing to read such forthright analysis These are scholarly essays by noted Protestant from one whose confidence in the Word of God is educators and theologians on the basic issues con- so complete. He takes the position clearly that cerning the training of ministers. The essays in this "evolution is not a science. Evidence continues to collection are gathered by Lilly Endowment Study accumulate that it is a rather anti-Christian, anti- of Pre-Seminary Education. The fourteen contrib- theistic way of thought, a system rather than a sci- utors to this volume includes seminary, college, and ence, a philosophy instead of a history." university professors, and church pastors represent- He further claims "that evolution is rapidly de- ing many different denominations. One becomes clining in status with men whose presuppositions aware that there are no quick answers or easy are Bible-centered. It is no longer a fearful foe solutions in this field of professional clergy educa- from which we must retreat or with which we tion. These essays reveal the multidimensional must compromise." character of the problems facing Protestant theolog- His wholehearted belief in the Biblical account ical education today. The three major sections of the Flood is refreshing. He takes to task the presented here are: (1) College preparation. This "local flood theory" emphasizing that "the Genesis includes the liberal arts as the foundation for account so clearly records the fact of a world-wide, scholarship in religion, the undergraduate curric- uniquely destructive deluge . . . there are at least ulum, and theological studies in college and semi- thirty distinct references in Genesis 6 through 9 naries. (2) Seminary education, which deals with to the Flood's universality." I would heartily rec- the integration of preseminary and seminary cur- ommend this book to every one of our ministers. ricula and the training for a functional ministry. The information it brings will strengthen our (3) Church edification, with an interesting chapter faith. R. A. ANDERSON on prophets and promoters, theology for the parish ministry, and the scholarly equipment necessary for the pastor. Quench Not the Spirit, Myron S. Augsburger, Really now, can we educate ministers scien- Herald Press, Scottsdale, Pennsylvania, 1961, 193 tifically? What kind of pastors do we need? Should pages, $2.50. there be a more active training of ministers in their The author reveals a dedication to his work as actual pastoral evangelistic life? Can the churches minister, evangelist, and writer. He received his be charged with a more active role in developing B.D. degree from Goshen College Biblical Seminary the clergy? in Indiana, and in 1951 was ordained to the minis- ANDREW FEARING 38 THE MINISTRY Martin Luther's Preface to the Epistle of St. Paul and "the pastor's family prayer chain" suggested to the Romans, Methodist Evangelistic Materials, in this book. Quite revealing is the chapter per- 1908 Grand Avenue, Nashville, 5, Tennessee, 10 taining to youth at prayer. This, indeed, could be cents a copy; $1.50 per dozen. a source of power in the churches. All of this is an inspiring example of what one local church did in "In the evening I went very unwillingly to a so- its desire to grow and develop in their Christian ex- ciety in Aldersgate Street, where one was reading Luther's Preface to the Epistle to the Romans. perience. ANDREW FEARING About a quarter before nine, while he was describ- ing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ, I felt my heart strangely Wounded Spirits, Leslie D. Weatherhead, Abing- warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ, Christ alone don Press, Nashville, Tennessee, 1962, 173 pages, for salvation; and an assurance was given me, that $3.00. He had taken away my sins, even mine, and saved The unusual experiences in this book are of me from the law of sin and death."—From John people living today. This is a true account of the Wesley's Journal, as abridged by Nehemiah Cur- way in which "wounded spirits" known to the nock (London: The Epworth Press, 1958), p. 51. author have found their way back from some form The above is the introduction to this most in- of illness, spiritual or physical, to a healthy life. teresting publication, reprinted by the Methodist One will need to be somewhat cautious in ac- Press almost 450 years after it was written and cepting completely all facets of Dr. Weatherhead's more than 200 years after Wesley heard it read at theology, particularly in the realm of the state of Aldersgate. Dealing, as Luther does, with the rela- the dead. For example: "The Spiritualists—who tionship of law and grace, and indicating the fact in my opinion have proved their case; that is to of perpetuity of God's holy law, Luther provides a say they have proved that in certain cases contact strong case in favor of, as well as the place of, the with the so-called dead is possible." Such state- law in the Christian experience. ments of doctrine, however, are very few. This is An outstanding area of thought in this document not a theological discussion, but the telling of a is Luther's treatment of man's great problem—sin. variety of maladies, experience in dealing with After all, that is something that Seventh-day Ad- them, and subsequent healing of twelve persons. ventist ministers need to understand more fully. The presentation of these remarkable case his- This Preface should be studied carefully, in con- tories may be of value to the minister in his nection with a careful reading of the Epistle to the counseling and to the layman who needs help with Romans. Luther felt that the book of Romans "is his personal problems. the most important document in the New Testa- ANDREW FEARING ment, the gospel in its purest expression." I have read and reread this document and it has been of great benefit to me. It should be of value to all who preach the Word. WESLEY AMUNDSEN CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Advertisements appropriate to The Ministry, appear- ing under this heading, eight cents a word for each How to Develop a Praying Church, Charles W. insertion, including initials and address. Minimum charge, two dollars for each insertion. Cash required Shedd, Abingdon Press, Nashville, Tennessee, with order. Address The Ministry, Takoma Park, Wash- 111 pages, paperback. ington, D.C. 20012, U.S.A. This is a story of what happened in Dr. Shedd's own church, the Memorial Drive Presbyterian church in Houston, Texas, along with illustrative 75,000 Used Religious and Theological books in stock. ideas from other churches which are having the Catalog free. Libraries purchased. KREGEL'S BOOK- same experience in prayer. It tells how a church STORE, Dept. TM., Grand Rapids 6, Michigan. can become a "praying church." Each member is prayed for daily by someone. This little book con- tains a number of unusual ideas and programs. The story and the organization of the undershepherds is a useable idea. BEAUTIFUL STYROFOAM LETTERING—Enhance Another chapter pictures the undershepherds at your evangelistic efforts with sparkling motto or verse (single letters on taut wire). Send for free samples their work, their reactions and experiences. One and price list to: Glitter Foam, Box 811, Adelphi, Mary- section concerns itself with "the prayer chain" and land 20783. the "special needs prayer chain." The author feels that such a chain as this constitutes a tremendous adjunct to the pastoral ministry. "Many times I have actually seen the quieting influence of the Holy Spirit come over some struggling soul and I NOW—an SDA filing system! Designed specifically was able to say, 'I will ask my special needs prayer for the SDA minister. Profits to Building Fund. $3.00. Write to: James R. Hoffer, Box 393, The Plains, Ohio. chain to begin praying for you today.' " There is also an "evangelism chain," a "missions prayer chain," DECEMBER, 1964 39 MINISTRY INDEX FOR 1964 By Subject and Contributor

SUBJECT INDEX Christian Education in the Home- Preaching to the Contemporary Mind April, p. 40. -March, p. 40. Christian Handbook of Communism, A Principles and Practice of Pastoral ADMINISTRATION - Oct., p. 43. Care-Sept., p. 39. Administrator's Role in the Training Come With Me to the Holy Land- Quench Not the Spirit-Dec., p. 38. of Preachers-Sept., p. 23. June, p. 41. Quiet Man, The-Feb., p. 40. Financial Goals, Special Days, Year- Epistle to the Hebrews, The-Aug., p. Reformed Pastor, The-Feb., p. 39. round Evangelism-April, p. 27. 42. Religion in the Soviet Union-April, Leader or Fork-Fighter?-April, p. 12; Faith and Order Findings-Jan., p. 42. p. 40. May, p. 28. For Preachers and Other Sinners- Renewal of the Ministry, The-March, "Letter of the Law, The"-Nov., Aug., p. 42. p. 41. From the Rising of the Sun-June, Salute to a Sufferer-March, p. 40. p. 13. p. 42. Preparation for Church Administra- p. 42. Selected Sermon Outlines-July, tion-Nov., p. Geographical Companion to the Bible Sermons on Bible Characters-Feb., 39. - Jan., p. 39. p. 39. Problem of Human Relations, The- Greek-English Lexicon of the New Sermons on Marriage and Family June, p. 5; July, p. 12. Testament and Other Early Chris- Life-Jan., p. 30. tian Literature-Sept., p. 41. Shoe-Leather Faith-April, p. 42. BAPTISM Happy Married Life and How to Simple Sermons From the Gospel of Baptism a Result of "This May Live It, A-March, p. 40. Matthew-Aug., p. 43. Startle You" Tract-Dec., p. 31. Harper's Bible Commentary-Nov., Spiritual Renewal Through Personal Cobwebs Over the Baptistry-Nov., p. 42. Groups-Oct., p. 42. p. 33. Helping the Alcoholic and His Fam- Story of the Reformation, The-June, ily-Sept., p. 39. p. 41. Conversion-The Baptismal Standard p. -Sept., p. 33. Historical Atlas of Religion in Amer- Tales I Have Told Twice-Sept., Guardianship Service. The-Nov., ica-Feb., p. 39. 40. p. 37. Holy Spirit and the Holy Life, The- Twelve Hundred Notes, Quotes, and You Can't B-,ptize Them by Mail- Aug., p. 42. Antidotes-March, p. 41. Jan., p. 9. How to Develop a Praying Church- Twilight of Evolution, The-Dec., Dec., D. 39. p. 38. How to Organize Your Church Li- Vision and Valour-July, p. 43. BIBLE, THE brary-Feb., p. 40. Voltaire and the Colas Case-July, p. Bible in the Hand-March, p. 16. How to Organize Your Church Office 42. Bible Only, The-Oct., p. 32. - Jan., p. 39. Waiting Father, The-March, p. 40. God's Word for a New Age-March, How to Publicize Church Activities- When Children Worship-May, p. 40. p. 19. Feb., p. 40. While I'm on My Feet-May, p. 41. Note on the Oral Reading of Scrip- Jesus Is Born and Jesus Lives-Feb., Winning Jews to Christ-March, p. 41. ture, A-Jan., p. 28. p. 39. Words of Triumph-June, p. 42. Suggested Measurements for Bible Judaism-Jan., p. 39. Wounded Spirits-Dec., p. 39. Cases-March, p. 32. Laymen's Role Today, The-May, Your Child From Birth to Rebirth- Thoughts From the Afrikaans Bible p. 41. April, p. 42. for Readers of Other Transla- Limitation of the Evolution Theory, The-Sept., p. 36. tions-Nov., p. 22. CHRIST "Thus Slith the Lord . . . "-March, Look to the Rock-Jan., p. 40. p. 2. Luther-May, p. 40. Eternity-Aug., p. 14. Making of Ministers, The-Dec., p. Joy to All Nations-Dec., p. 2. BIBLE INSTRUCTOR 38. Resurrection of Christ-April, p. 24. Making Prayer Real-Oct., p. 42. Was Christ Truly Human?-Sept., Preparing Junior Youth for Bap- Man and the Sun-Nov., p. 42. P. 7. tism-July, p. 40. Marital Counseling-Sept., p. 39. Seal of God, The-Nov., p. 41. Martin Luther's Preface to the Epistle Waterproof and Fireproof-Aug., p. of St. Paul to the Romans- CHRISTIAN LIFE, THE 41. Dec., p. 39. Winsome Ways with Roman Cath- "A Tottering Fence"-Feb., p. 4. Men of Fire-July, p. 43. All-out for Christ-April, p. 15. olics-May, p. 37. Men Who Talked with God-Sept., p. 40. Are We All Part of a Problem?-April, BIBLE STUDIES Message of Saint Bartholomew, The p. 31. -June, p. 41. "At 65"-Nov., p. 48. "Bible in the Hand" Goes Hi-fi- Messages for Men-April. p. 32. Awesome Power of the Gospel, The- Jan., p. 15. Ministering to the Physically Sick- Sept., p. 14. Now Is the Time-April, p. 29; May, Sept., p. 39. Baffled to Fight Better-Feb., p. 4. p. 32. Discouraged Fishermen, The-Nov., Paul, "Tinkers," and Conscience- New American Standard Bible- D. 5. June, p. 20. June, p. 41. New Bible Survey, The-July, p. 43. Don't Put It Off !-May, p. 27. Remember Joshua-Feb., p. 16. Focus-March, p. 48. New Life in the Church-Oct., p. 43. Joyful Sound, A-Oct., p. 48. BOOKS Object Lessons for Children-Feb., Motives-April, p. 2. p. 40. "Nisi Serenas"-Nov., p. 48. A Man Spoke. A World Listened- Pastor and His Work, The-Aug., p. No Wood-April, p. 48. Jan., p. 40. 43. Perfection in the Human Sphere- Affectionately Yours, John Wesley- Pastoring the Smaller Church-Jan., Aug., p. 8. July, p. 42. P. 39. Poor Construction-June, p. 48. At the Master's Feet-May, p. 40. Power of Paul-May, p. 41. Priestly Peril-Jan., p. 48. Believing in God-Sept., p. 40. Power Through Prayer Groups-Oct., Short Course in Human Relations, A- Best-loved Hymn Stories-March, p. 43. Aug., p. 13. p. 41. Sure Cure-Dec., p. 48. Better Half of the Ministry, The- Practical Methods for Sunday School Aug., p. 43. Teachers-April, p. 42. "When No Man Can .....-Feb., Christendom: The Christian Churches, Prayer and Personal Religion-Oct., p. 1. Their Doctrines, Constitutional p. 42. Which Way Are We Going?-May, p. Forms and Ways of Worship- Prayer and the Common Life-Oct., 36. Nov., p. 42. p. 42. "Why Did God Send Me Here?"- Christian Edv,ation f-- the Local Prayer, Its Deeper Dimensions-April, April, p. 6. Church-Sept., p. 41. p. 40. Won't or Can't-May, p. 44. 40 THE MINISTRY CHURCH, THE LAW, THE POEMS Are We Keeping Pace With the Pop- Christ on the Law and the Sabbath-- I Got Nothing That I Asked For . . . ulation Explosion?-June, p. 8. Sept., p. 5. -June, p. 2. Challenge of Absenteeism, The-Oct., Everlasting Ten, The-Feb., p. 20. Let Us Be Faithful-Sept., p. 13. p. 38. Musing on a Jet Plane-May, p. 2. Cover Picture-Sept., p. 2. MEDICAL EVANGELISM Prayer of a Minister's Wife-June. p. Effective Worship-Sept., p. 48. Coffee Hazards-Aug., p. 39. 40. Gift of Tongues, The-July, p. 20; To Thee, 0 Lord, I Give-Feb., p. 2. Aug., p. 18. "Right Arm" in Action, The -March, It Can Be Done-Nov., p. 18. p. 31. Need of a Spiritual Revival, The- Why a Seventh-day Adventist Med- PRAYER Oct., p. 6. ical Work?-Feb., p. 14; March. Revival of a Discouraged Church- p. 28. Conditions of Answered Prayer-Oct., Aug., p. 38. p. 15. Specialists and the Church-June, p. MINISTRY, THE Continuing the Spirit of the School of 7. Bibliography for Ministers, A-Feb., Prayer Through Prayer Groups- Spiritual Ingathering-Sept., p. 11. Oct., p. 29. p. 33; March, p. 35; April, p. 23; Cultivating the "Quiet Time"-Oct., Transmitting Blessings by Telephone- May, p. 31; June, p. 38. July, p. 10. "Bring the Books"-July, p. 48. p. 13. First School of Prayer, The-Oct., p. "Come Ye Yourselves Apart"-Aug., 4. CONVENTIONS p. 26. How the School of Prayer Is Con- Diminishing Interns-Feb., p. 48. ducted-Oct., p. 9. Committee on Resolutions, The- Ecclesiastical Hermit-Oct., p. 48. Dec., p. 11. Fat Bones-March, p. 48. How to Conduct a Discussion Period Foreign-Language Workers' Conven- Minister as a Student of God's Word. -Oct., p. 11. tion-Dec., p. 5. The-Sept., p. 17. How to Promote the School of Prayer Here's How We Did It!-Dec., p. 6. Minister's Commitment, The-Nov., -Oct., p. 14. Unique Ones. The-Dec., p. 9. p. 24. Objectives of the School of Prayer- Why Battle Creek?-Dec., p. 13. Ministry and Human Relations, The Oct., p. 18. -June, p. 3. Partnership of Power, The-Feb., p. COUNSELS FROM THE MESSENGER Mutual Blessings-Feb., p. 6. 17. OF THE LORD Needs Versus Desires-June, p. 31. Prayer and Hospital Service-July, p. Our Responsibility-Sept., p. 3. 22. Doubt Those Sentiments!-July, p. 16. Overworked But Unemployed-Jan., Prayer Preparation and Discipline- Under the Supervision of God-Sept., p. 48. Oct., p. 21. p. 37. Praying for our Children-Dec., p. 48. Reprove! Rebuke !-Aug., p. 5. Unity of the Spirit-Nov., p. 27. Saving Face and True Status-June, School of Prayer, The-Oct., p. 3. School of Prayer in Mountain View, EVANGELISM p. 10. Still Alive-May, p. 46. California-Oct., p. 31. Thoughts on Prayer-Oct., p. 2. Advantages of Gift-Bible Evangelism Theological Mummery-Nov., p. 48. Thoughts on Ministerial Internship- 25 Questions People Ask About Prayer -March, p. 11. -Oct. p. 24. Bible Marking During Evangelistic Aug., p. 32. Wanted! Ministers-April, p. 23. Types and Moods of Prayer-Oct., p. Preaching-March, p. 8. 19. Bible Marking in Chinese Evangelism -March, p. 14. MUSIC Cherub Choir as Evangelistic Attrac- Beauty in Music for Worship-Jan., PREACHER, THE tion-June, p. 38. p. 30. Doing It Alone-Jan., p. 19. Do We Stand Accused?-Aug., p. 4. Congregational Singing-Jan., p. 31. Get It-Jan., p. 48. "Do the Work of an Evangelist"- Introit (Music Score)-Feb., p. 35. July, p. 27. "Make It Plain"-Aug., p. 3. Morality in Music According to Market Law, The-Dec., p. 48. Evangelism-Myth or Fact-Sept., p. Ellen G. White-July, p. 37. 27. Music-Wings for the Soul!-June, p. Mary Magdalene-Sept., p. 48. Evangelistic Visiting-May, p. 22. 29. Next Time-March, p. 13. From Cow Pasture to Church Prop- Silence!-Nov., p. 29. Observations of Preaching-Jan., p. erty-Sept., p. 24. Truth, Beauty, Goodness-Aug., p. 34. 26. Here's My Method-Nov., p. 31. Potpourri for Preachers-July, p. 15; Let History Repeat-June, p. 48. ORDINANCES Aug., p. 37; Sept., p. 38. Motives and Calls for Surrender-May, "Preach"-Aug., p. 48. p. 21. Thoughts From the Communion Serv- Preacher's Psalm, The-Oct., p. 33. New Experience in Evangelism, A- ice-Aug., p. 7. Pronounce It Right-April, p. 48. Jan., p. 2. Shock Therapy for Preachers-July, Radio Bible Marking in Georgia- ORDINATIONS p. 29. March, p. 24. 1963 Ordinations for North America- Small Stir-April, p. 48. Shall I Cry?-July, p. 48. March, p. 42. Trustees of Truth-June, p. 48. Small-Poster impact in Evangelistic 1963 Ordinations for Overseas-April, We March-Feb., p. 48. Advertising-Dec., p. 33. p. 37; June, p. 40. Something New-Oct., p. 48. RELIGIOUS WORLD TRENDS "Stage-a-torium" for Your Airator- PASTOR, THE ium, A-June, p. 24. Mores, Morals, and Morale-July, Steps in Decision During the Short Bedside Manners-April, p. 33. Call for Decision-Nov., p. 34. . 23. Evangelistic Campaign-May, p. Right to Be Attacked and Contra- 7. Care of All the Churches, The-Nov.. p. 19. dicted, The-May, p. 44. That $1,000 Challenge-June, p. 33. Twilight of the Church-April, p. 48. This Hour of Decision-Sept., p. 29. Challenge and Dignity of Small Con- Thrilling News From Thailand-Nov., gregations, The-July, p. 39. p. 2. Decision Methods in Small Churches- RESEARCH May, p. 15. HOME AND OVERSEAS MISSIONS Don't Frighten Timothy-Aug., p. 15. "After His Kind"-Oct., p. 34. Missionary and National Differences- Flying Time-May, p. 44. Attitude of Seventh-day Adventists Nov., p. 15. Golden Calf, The-March, p. 48. Toward Islam, The-June, p. 12; Natural Branches, The-July, p. 48. How I Make an Altar Call-May. p. July, p. 7. New Horizons for Evangelism in the 10. Daniel 8-12 and the "Time of the Far Eastern Division-Aug., p. 24. How to Reduce Apostasies-April, p. End"-Feb.. p. 28; March, p. 32. Sunrise Over New Guinea-July, p. 2. 20. Evidences of the Centuries on the "What Seekest Thou . . . ?"-March, Leading the Silent Sheep-May, p. 35. Forever and Forever-April, p. 18. p. 21. Making Tracks-May. p. 44. Immortal Soul Theory, The-Jan., p. Pastoral Visitation-Feb., p. 31. 32. JEWS Pastor's Relationship to the Sabbath Key Words in the Genesis Account of School, The-July, p. 35. Creation-Feb., p. 12. Breaching the Wall of Jewish Prej- Pulpit Preaching for Decision-May, Military Strategy of Sabbath Attacks udice-Dec., p. 15. P. 5. on the Jews-Aug., p. 28. Pleas and Promises-Dec., p. 20. Read This Before Building a Baptistry Study of Hebrew Words in the Crea- Prophecies Concerning the Messiah- -July, p. 24. tion Record, The-Sept.. p. 19. Dec., p. 22. Sabbath Worship Calls-May, p. 13. What Can We Know About the Holy "These People Are Missionaries"- Soul Physicians-Aug., p. 30. Trinity?-Nov., p. 7. Dec., p. 18. What's the Hurry?-Nov., p. 12. Year-Day Principle, The-July, p. 26. DECEMBER, 1964 41 SHEPHERDESS English Lexicon-Sept.; Our Re- sponsibility-Sept.; Effective Worship Are They Ready?-Oct., p. 40. -Sept.; Joy to All Nations-Dec.; Eldridge, P.-Ministerial Association Beatitudes for a Minister's Wife- The Twilight of Evolution-Dec.; Sponsors Summer Schools in Indonesia -March, p. 38. Praying for Our Children-Dec. -Feb.; Saving Face and True Status God's Well-groomed Ambassadors- Armstrong, W. W.-Introit-Feb. -June; New Horizons for Evangelism Jan., p. 37. in the Far Eastern Division-Aug. Is That the Minister's Wife?-June, Emmerson, Dorothy-Jesus Is Born and p. 39. B Jesus Lives-Feb. Kansas Shepherdess Guild, The-Feb., Engstrom, R.-The School of Prayer in p. 36. Barger, C. R.-All-out for Christ-April; Mountain View, California-Oct. Price Is Too High, The-April, p. 35. Musing on a Jet Plane-May. Ervin, Ruth Ann-Prayer of a Min- What Makes a Pastor's Wife a Success? Barnett, R.-Soul Physicians-Aug. ister's Wife-June. -March, p. 38. Beatty, Lila-The Story of the Work Words to Workers' Wives-Dec., p. Sheets-Jan. 33. Becker, E. L.-Are We Keeping Pace With the Population Explosion?-June. Farag, W. - Reprove! Rebuke! - Aug. SOUL WINNING Beitz, R. R.-Mutual Blessings-Feb. Fearing, A. C.-Sermons on Marriage Berg, 0. M.-The Care of All the and Family Life-Jan.; Pastoring the Bible Marking Plan, The-March, p. Churches-Nov. Smaller Church-Jan.; How to Organ- 4. Blodgett, R. H.-Was Christ Truly ize Your Church Office-Jan.; A Man Decisions-May, p. 3. Human?-Sept. Spoke, A World Listened-Jan.; Ser- Decisions in the Home-May, P. 18. Boothby, R. L.-This Hour of Decision mons on Bible Characters-Feb.; How How We Do It in Southern California -Sept. to Publicize Church Activities-Feb.; -Jan., p. 7. Bradley, W. P.-The Committee on He Spoke to Them in Parables-Feb.; "It Is Written" and the College Resolutions-Dec. Object Lessons for Children's Sermons Campus-Jan., p. 20. Brown, R. 11.-Key Words in the Gen- -Feb.; How to Organize Your Church Soul-winning Opportunity, A-Dec., esis Account of Creation-Feb. Library-Feb.; A Happy Married Life p. 30. Bunch, T. G.-The Need of a Spiritual and How to Live It-March; The Story of the Work Sheets, The-Jan., Revival-Oct. Renewal of the Ministry-March; p. 24. Bunch, T. G., Mrs.-Types and Moods Twelve Hundred Notes-March; Win- Tailoring Truth to the Task-Jan., p. of Prayer-Oct. ning Jews to Christ-March; Best- 4. Bynum, J. E.-Bedside Manners-April. loved Hymn Stories-March; Prayer, Telethon in Michigan, The-Jan., p. Its Deeper Dimensions-April; At the 12. C Master's Feet-May; Decisions-May; "That Your Fruit May Remain"- The Layman's Role Today-May; July, p. 32. Campbell, M. V.-A Soul-winning Op- Power of Paul-May; New American This May Startle You-Feb., p. 24. portunity-Dec. Standard Bible-June; From the Ris- When the Matchbook Exploded-Jan., Cannon, W. J.-Now Is the Time- ing of the Sun-June; Selected Sermon p. 23. April; May. Outlines-July; The New Bible Sur- When the Telephone Rang 1,000 Carcich, T.-Don't Put It Off-May; vey-July; For Preachers and Other Times in Two Hours-Jan., p. 13. Foreign-Language Workers' Conven- Sinners-Aug.; The Pastor and His Where the Physician Fits In-Jan., p. tion-Dec. Work-Aug.; Simple Sermons From 21. Carlson, M.-We Represent You-Jan. the Gospel of Matthew-Aug.; The Christensen, 0. H.-Motives-April. Story of the Reformation-Sept.; Men STEWARDSHIP Cleveland, E. E.-Priestly Peril-Jan.; Who Talked With God-Sept.; Tales Without Sacrilege-Feb.; We March- I Have Told Twice-Sept.; Christian Thoughts on the Wider Meaning of Education for the Local Church- Stewardship-June, p. 15. Feb.; Diminishing Interns-Feb.; When No Man Can. . .-Feb.; Next Sept.; Harper's Bible Commentary- Nov.; The Discouraged Fishermen- SUMMER SCHOOLS Time-March; Focus-March; Fat Bones-March; The Golden Calf- Nov.; The Making of Ministers-Dec.; Ministerial Association Sponsors Sum- March; No Wood-April; Flying Time How to Develop a Praying Church mer Schools in Indonesia-Feb., p. -May; Making Tracks-May; 65- -Dec.; Wounded SPirits-Dec. 26. Still Alive-May; Poor Construction- Fearing, Bertha W.-God's Well- Minister's Commitment, The-Nov., June; Let History Repeat-June; The groomed Ambassadors-Jan.; Come Land-June. p. 24. Natural Branches-July; Shall I Cry? With Me to the Holy -July; Welcome-Aug.; "Preach"- Ferris, R. H.-Read This-Before Build- ing a Baptistry-July. UNCLASSIFIED Aug.; Mary Magdalene-Sept.; "At 65?"-Nov.; Theological Mummery- Finney, R. E., Jr.-While I'm On My How Much Does It Cost?-Jan., p. 18. Nov.; "Nisi Serenas"-Nov.; The Law Feet-May. Law of Kindness, The-Aug., p. 48. Market-Dec.: Sure Cure-Dec. Folkenberg, E. J.-What's the Hurry? Our Missionary Program for the Blind Combridge, S.-Let Us Be Faithful- -Nov. and Visually Handicapped-July, Sept. Folkenberg, L. E.-Spiritual Ingather- p. 4. Comstock, D.-Morality in Music Ac- ing-Sept. Welcome-Aug.,.p 48. cording to Ellen G. White-July. Follett, P.-How We Did It in South- We Represent You-Jan., p. 17. Cooper, R. G.-Prayer and Hospital ern California-Jan. What the Agency Offers-Jan., p. 17. Service-July. Ford, Desmond-Daniel 8-12 and "The When Bells Toll-June, p. 17. Cross, C. G.-Our Missionary Program Time of the End"-Feb.: March; The Without Sacrilege-Feb., p. 48. for the Blind and Visually Handi- Everlasting Ten-Feb.; The Year-Day capped-July. Principle-July. Cummings, L. 0. N.-Motives and Fox. Doreen-Remember Joshua-Feb.; Calls for Surrender-May. Winsome Ways With Roman Catholics CONTRIBUTOR INDEX Cunningham, L. F.-The Resurrection -May. Life of Christ-April; Christ on the Friesen, G. P.-The Guardianship Serv- Law and the Sabbath-Sept. ice-Nov. A Froom, L. E.-The Evidence of the Centuries on the Immortal Soul Adams, W. L.-Thoughts on the Wider D Theory-Jan. Meaning of Stewardship-June. Allen, S.-Religion in the Soviet Union Damazo, J. S.-Conversion-The Bap- G -April; Luther-May. tismal Standard-Sept. Amundsen, W.-"What Seekest Thou Dauphinee, Minnie E.-The First Game, G. E.-The Partnership of . .?"-March; Here's How We School of Prayer-Oct.; Prayer Prep- Power-Feb.; Thoughts From the Did It!-Dec.; Martin Luther's Pref- aration and Discipline-Oct. Afrikaans Bible for Readers of Other ace to the Etistle of St. Paul to the Delafield, D. A.-Which Way Are We Translations-Nov. Romans-Dec. Going?-May; Paul, "Tinkers" and Gibb, E.-The Administrator's Role in Anderson, C. D.-Shock Therapy for Conscience-June; Perfection in the Training Preachers-Sept. Preachers-July. Human Sphere-Aug.; Words to Gray, D.-You Can't Baptize Them by Anderson, R. A.-The "Right Arm" in Workers. Wives-Dec. Mail-Jan. Action-March; The Ministry and Dessain, W. A.-The Minister as a Griffith, A. W.-Leading the Silent Human Relations-June; Music- Student of God's Word-Sept. Sheep-May. Wings for the Soul!-June; Trustees Detamore, F.-The Bible Marking Plan of Truth-June; Sunrise Over New -March. H Guinea-July; "Bring the Books"- Diaz, F.-Thoughts on Ministerial In- July; "Make It Plain"-Aug.; "Come ternship-Aug. Haffner, Rosalie-Baptism a Result of Ye Yourselves Apart"-Aug.; Good Dombrosky, S. L.-"That Your Fruit "This May Startle You" Tract- News for Chaplains-Aug.; A Greek- May Remain"-July. Dec. 42 THE MINISTRY Ham, A. L.—Conditions of Answered Attacked and Contradicted—May; Pastor's Wife a Success?—March. Prayer—Oct.; Objectives of the Won't or Can't—May; The Story of Ritland, R. M.—The Limitations of the School of Prayer—Oct. The Reformation—June; Words of Evolutionary Theory—Sept.; "After Hannum, H. B.—Beauty in Music for Triumph—June. His Kind"—Oct. Worship—Jan.; Truth, Beauty, Good- Running, Leona G.—A Study of Hebrew ness—Aug.; Silence!—Nov. M Words in the Creation Record—Sept. Hardinge, L.—To Thee, 0 Lord, I Give —Feb. Mansker, W. K.—"Do the Work of an S Harris, J. F.—Thrilling News From Evangelist"—July. Thailand—Nov. Marter, E. W.—Christendom: The Salom, A. S.—The Everlasting Ten—Feb. Harris, J. W.—Tour Child From Birth Christian Churches, Their Doctrines, Sandefur, C.—How to Reduce Apostasies to Rebirth—April. Constitutional Forms and Ways of —April. Hegstad, R.—How I Make an Altar Worship—Nov. Schneider, H. E.—How Much Does It Call—May. Mathers, M.—Needs Versus Desires— Cost?—Jan. Heppenstall, E.—The Minister's Com- June. Scragg, W. M. R.—The Everlasting mitment—Nov. Matiko, R.—Where the Physician Fits Ten—Feb. Hoffman, J. M.—"These People Are In—Jan. Shain, J. B.—The Kansas Shepherdess Missionaries"—Dec. May, W. R.—Cobwebs Over the Bap- Guild—Feb. Holley, R.—Evangelistic Visiting—May. tistry—Nov. Shaw, H. J.—When Bells Toll—June. Hopkins, P.—God's Word for a New McAdams, D. A.—Shoe-Leather Faith Shrewsbury, 0. H.—Eternity—Aug. Age—March. —April; A Short Course in Human Shuler, J. L.—Advantages of Gift-Bible Hudson, R. T.—Financial Goals, Special Relations—Aug. Evangelism—March; Steps in Decision Days, Year-round Evangelism—April. McClure, A. V.—Call for Decision— During the Short Evangelistic Cam- Hutches, G. E.—The Bible Only—Oct. Nov. paign—May. McKay, D. W.—Coffee Hazards—Aug. Simmons, E.—Wanted! Ministers—April. I McMillan, J. A.—That $1,000 Challenge Smith, D. W.—Why a Seventh-day — June. Adventist Medical Work?—Feb.; Iversen, J. 0.—Salute to a Sufferer— McReynolds, R. K.—When the Match- March. March; Christian Education in the book Exploded—Jan. Spangler, J. R.—A New Experience in Home—April; Men of Fire—July. Mellor, C. M.—What Others Have Said Adventist Evangelism—Jan.; Aids for — Oct.; How the School of Prayer Is Evangelists—Feb.; This May Startle Conducted—Oct.; How to Conduct a You—Feb.; "Thus Saith the Lord..." J Decision Period—Oct.; Cultivating —March; Pronounce It Right—April; Jenkins, H. R.—Cherub Choir as Evan- the "Quiet Time"—Oct.; How to Pro- The Law of Kindness—Aug.; Cover gelistic Attraction—June. mote the School of Prayer—Oct.; 25 Page—Sept.; The School of Prayer Johns. A. F.—The Military Strategy of Questions People Ask About Prayer— —Oct.: The Unique Ones—Dec. Sabbath Attacks on the Jews—Aug. Oct.; Continuing the Spirit of the Starks, M.—Decision Methods in Small Johnston, B.—"It Is Written" and the School of Prayer Through Prayer Churches—May. College Campus—Jan. Groups—Oct.; Spiritual Renewal Stokes, F. L.—Transmitting Blessings by Johnston, R. N1.—"The Letter of the Through Personal Groups—Oct.; Telephone—July. Law"—Nov. Prayer and Personal Religion—Oct.; Stoneburner, E. M.—Is That the Min- Jones, T. T.—The Preacher's Psalm— Prayer and the Common Life—Oct.; ister's Wife?—June. Oct. Making Prayer Real—Oct.; New Life Stout, Beatrice S.—The Price Is Too Jorgensen, A. S.—The Everlasting Ten in the Church—Oct.; Power Through High—April; Are They Ready?—Oct. —Feb. Prayer Groups—Oct. Minchin, G. H. Preaching to the Con- temporary Mind—March; The Wait- T K ing Father—March; The Holy Spirit Thormon. R. B.—Pastoral Visitation— and the Holy Life—Aug.; Believing in Feb.; Sabbath Worship Calls—May. Kaplan, S, A.—Breaching the Wall of God—Sept. Tippett, H. M. —A Christian Handbook Judaism—Dec. of Communism—Oct. Keough, G. A.—The Missionary and N Tompkins, J. 0.—It Can Be Done— National Differences—Nov. Nov. Kleuser, Louise — Historical Atlas of Nash, G. R.—The Challenge of Absen- Religion in America.—Feb.; Affec- teeism—Oct. tionately Yours, John Wesley—July; Newbold, D. C.—Don't Frighten Tim- V Vision and Valour—July; The Epistle othy—Aug. to the Hebrews—Aug.; Quench Not Vandeman, G. E.—It Is Written, Tailor- the Spirit—Dec. ing Truth to the Task—Jan.; Bible Klim, J.—From Cow Pasture to Church 0 in the Hand—March. Property—Sept. Odom, R. L.—Judaism—Jan.; Pleas and Vessels, F. E.—The Awesome Power of Klingbeil, R. L.—The Challenge and Promises—Dec. the Gospel—Sept. Dignity of Small Congregations—July. Knowles, G. E.—Here's My Method— Nov. P Kranz, R.—Man and Sun—Nov. Parker, E. A.—Forever and Forever— Walsh, Mary E.—"It Is Written" Has April. It—Jan. L Peeke, J. W.—Are We All Part of a Walter, E. K.—Evangelism—Myth and Problem?—April. Fact—Sept. Larson, R.—A "Stage-a-torium" for Perry, E.—Specialists and the Church— Ward, E. C.—Pulpit Preaching for Your Airatorium—June. June. Decisions—May. Lee, M.—Bible Marking in Chinese Pierson, R. H.—The Problem of Human Warren, M. A.—Observations on Preach- Evangelism—Feb. Relations—June; July; "The Letter ing—Jan. Lemon, Rachel M.—Preparing Junior of the Law"—Nov. Watts, R. S.—The Attitude of Seventh- Youth for Baptism—July. Pueschel, R. C.—Doing It Alone—Jan. day Adventists Toward Islam—June; Lloyd, E.—Thoughts From the Commun- July. ion Service—Aug. R Weniger, C. E.—A Note of the Oral Lloyd, Marjorie Lewis—"Bible in the Reading of Scripture—Jan.; A Bib- Hand" Goes Hi-fi—Jan. Rainey, G. H.—Decisions in the Home liography for Ministers—Feb.; March; Loewen, M. E.—The Message of Saint —May. April; May; June; Potpourri for Bartholomew—June; Voltaire and the Read, W. E.—The Gift of Tongues— Preachers—July; Sept. Colas Case—July. July; Aug.; Prophecies Concerning White, A. L.—Why Battle Creek?— Loor, J. R.—The Pastor's Relationship the Messiah—Dec. Dec. to the Sabbath School—July. Reeves, C. A.—"Successful Pastoral White, C. L.—Bible Marking During Lowe, D. R.—Small-Poster Impact in Counseling"—Sept. Evangelistic Preaching—March. Evangelistic Advertising—Dec. Reiner, H. L.—The Telethon in Mich- White, Ellen G.—Rules for Bible Study Lowe, H. W.—Look to the Rock—Jan.; igan—Jan.; Suggested Measurements —March; Doubt Those Sentiments!— Geographical Companion to the Bible for Bible Cases—March. July; Under the Supervision of God— — Jan.; Faith and Order Findings— Reynolds, D. G.—When the Telephone Sept.; Thoughts on Prayer—Sept.; Jan.; Overworked But Unemployed— Rang 1,000 Times in Two Hours— Unity of the Spirit—Nov. Jan.; Congregational Singing—Jan.; Jan. White, Ma—When Children Worship— The Reformed Pastor—Feb.; The Rice, H. E.—Leader or Fork-Fighter?— y. Quiet Man—Feb.; Baffled to Fight April; May. Whitney, R. E.—Preparation for Church Better—Feb.; Twilight of the Church Richards, H. M. S., Jr.—Radio Bible Administration—Nov. — April; "Why Did God Send Me Marking in Georgia—March. Wilson, W. J., Mrs.—Beatitudes for a Here?"—April; The Right to Be Rima, Ethel Hudak—What Makes a Minister's Wife—March. DECEMBER, 1964 43 wanted. The marriage is quite legal." Mr. Wansey believes his way is more honest than treating a per- son as if he were a Christian when he is in fact an agnostic. Strictly speaking, the "two-toned" system is not authorized under Church of England laws. How- ever, a Prayer Book revision now under considera- tion states that in circumstances "for which provi- sion is not made in the Prayer Book, the minister NEWS BRIEFS may use such form of service as he thinks suitable." Mr. Wansey has performed similar marriage serv- ices four times previously, always informing the Bishop of Chelmsford beforehand of his inten- tions. "That is my safeguard," he said. "I don't ask permission because he can't give it. But he could stop me if he felt it was wrong." [Unless otherwise credited, the ollowing news items are taken from Religious News Service Australian Adventist Wins World Bible Champion- ship Pastors Take Factory Jobs in Ekid-Approved Mission Graham Mitchell, 30-year-old Seventh-day Ad- ventist bookkeeper from Australia, was proclaimed Three young Protestant pastors in Cologne, Ger- World Bible Champion in Jerusalem at the close many, left their pulpits for several months and be- of the Third International Bible Contest. He re- came assembly-line workers in an auto factory in ceived the gold medal from Israeli President Zal- order to better understand "the suffering of the man Shazar as the Australian flag was raised by people." Though they held no factory services, Boy Scouts and the band played "God Save the and had only rest periods to talk with their fellow Queen." He was the first Christian to win the top workers, the clergymen said they gained many award; the champions in the two previous contests friends and feel the experience will aid them having been Israeli Jews. greatly in parish duties. U.N. Window Honoring Hammarskjold Depicts Presbyterian Classroom Space Provided to Catholic Old, New Testament Scenes School Dominican nuns in Akron, Ohio, have a branch Old and New Testament scenes are depicted in a school serving 90 youngsters—in a Presbyterian stained-glass window unveiled at the United Na- church. The ecumenical cooperation began when tions Secretariat Building in memory of Dag Ham- the Sisters were faced with 90 kindergarten and marskjold and 14 other U.N. personnel who died preschool enrollees and no available classroom in a plane crash while on a Congo peace mission. space. The Dominican superior turned to Dr. The unveiling took place on the third anniversary Noel Calhoun, pastor of the nearby Westminster of the fatal accident in Rhodesia. Designed by Presbyterian church. Could he help? Dr. Calhoun Marc Chagall, the window was a gift from the U.N. not only could—he did. Four classrooms were secretariat staff in commemoration of the late Sec- made available to the Roman Catholic school, at retary-General's peace efforts. Among Biblical no rent. When the nun offered payment to the scenes shown on the glass panel, which is 15 feet Presbyterian congregation the minister refused say- wide and 12 feet high, are Moses bearing the Ten ing, "We consider this our Christian duty." Commandments on Mount Sinai, the Crucifixion, the Nativity, and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The window also shows a ram's horn, and angels and Anglican Minister Explains "Two-Tone" Wedding prophets hovering over crowds of people seeking Rite peace and brotherhood. What kind of marriage service should a minister use when one of the parties is an agnostic? An Scholar Claims Gospels Concealed Responsibility Anglican clergyman in London thinks he has found for Crucifixion the answer in what he refers to as a "two-tone" service. He used it in a marriage he performed A British New Testament scholar and author, recently in which the bride was a faithful church Paul Winter, writing in the September issue of member but the groom was a nonbeliever. "When Commentary magazine, asserted that the authors I asked the groom: 'Wilt thou have this woman to of the Gospels attempted to conceal the fact that be thy wedded wife?' I omitted the words 'Accord- the Romans and not the Jews were responsible for ing to God's holy law,' because he did not believe Jesus' crucifixion. According to Mr. Winter, the in God," explained the Reverend Christopher Wan- Gospel writers feared persecution by the Romans sey, of Roydon, Essex. 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DECEMBER, 1964 47 before the tomb and thundered, "Lazarus, come forth!" And even if he responds, so tightly bound is he that an additional command is needed, "Loose him and let him go." E, E. C. PRAYING NOTHING means so much to the FOR OUR Christian as prayer. This is illus- CHILDREN trated in the lives of two nation- ally known figures who share their spiritual experience with readers of the November issue of Decision, the monthly publication of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. One of them is Miss Vonda Kay Van Dyke, Miss America of 1965. The other is George Beverly Shea, known to millions as America's beloved gospel singer through his RCA recordings and his work THE THE authority with which one speaks as soloist for Billy Graham. Each answers the often- MARKET is closely related to his concept of his heard question, "What about the person who has LAW mission. Does the congregation believe been brought up in a Christian home and a Chris- that the preacher believes what he is tian church?" saying? This is the key to effective preaching. Miss America was converted at the age of nine, Empathy cannot be simulated. It is the speaker's and as she says, "Everyone thought, 'Oh, she was true self invading the listener's thought processes. almost born a Christian!' " Christ could speak with authority because He knew Then she says, at an evangelistic rally "it came who He was and what He was about. There has to me that it wasn't enough for me just to give been in our world a belittling of the gospel min- God my talent or my time or my money. God istry and a corresponding exaltation of the arts wanted my life, and until I gave him that life, and sciences. The minister is jokingly referred to I could not have any real peace or joy in what I as the "Sky Pilot" and his God as "the Man up- was doing." stairs." Our resultant political, social, and religious In a simple testimony Miss America told recently bankruptcy testifies to our apostasy. Christ must over the television of her relationship with Jesus be restored to center stage. Even science is but a Christ and gave her simple philosophy of life: "To satellite of the Son of God. serve God and let Him guide my life, and live the The restoration will occur when ministers recog- life of a Christian." nize themselves to be "His ambassadors, not by Anyone who has heard Billy Graham preach has infallible sacerdotal selection, not by the market heard "Bev" Shea sing. As the son of a Methodist law of demand and supply, but by immediate, in- minister he had from childhood an eager desire ternal, and effectual call of God."—HERRICK JOHN- to serve the Lord, but "unlike my brothers and SON, The Ideal Ministry, p. 17. (Italics supplied). my father, I did not seem to have a ready gift E. E. C. of speech," he says. SURE Is THERE a sure cure for the dim view? At 24 he was working for an insurance company CURE Occasionally one meets a minister so af- in New York City when he was offered a contract flicted. He doesn't trust anything or any- with the Lynn Murray singers on the Columbia one but himself. To him, leadership is a curse when Broadcasting System, but he refused because one he is not leading. And dissent is more than a priv- of the songs he was asked to sing had some words ilege, it is an obligation. From his point of view he felt he could not sing. How this insurance sales- all agreement is politics, and unity is a sign of man was led into Christian radio work on the staff Laodicean apathy. He thrives on controversy and of WMBI in Chicago and eventually teamed up is at his best while dissecting the "brethren." In with Billy Graham in a radio program "Songs in his eyes the church. can do no right and he no the Night" is a moving story and reveals again the wrong. His economic panacea is no less amazing. power of a mother's prayers. He would simply save all that the church spends The true father image is revealed in Job, who and spend all that it saves. And what is more, he tells of his rising up "early in the morning" and would spend with different people and for differ- presenting an offering for his sons saying: "It may ent things. be that my sons have sinned. . . . Thus did Job Can this man be helped? Inhibiting any form of continually" (Job 1:5). Presenting our children to therapy is his strong conviction that he has no God in prayer is our greatest privilege as parents. need. He has a story on everybody else. Though R. A. A. he has seen nothing, he believes all. And of his stock of "quotations" there is no end. In his eyes he has not been put on the "committee" because In order to give such a message as John gave, of his frankness, not his folly. we must have a spiritual experience like his. The This man can be helped. But it will take a mir- same work must be wrought in us. We must behold acle. Yes, a miracle of no less magnitude than God, and in beholding Him, lose sight of self.— when He who is the resurrection and the life stood Gospel Workers, p. 55.

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