I N the November 10, 1885, issue of the Review and Herald, Ellen G. White made a statement that has stirred the imagination of Seventh-day Adventists ever since. The statement is: "God will soon do great things for us, if we will lie humble and believing at His feet.... More than one thousand will soon be converted in one day, most of whom will trace their first convictions to the reading of our publications." Such an accomplishment was beyond the comprehension of many in the young church. Even though they felt that the objective was a worthy one, they were at a loss in trying to figure out how such phenomenal growth would ever be achieved. The church has grown considerably since that statement was made. The influx of new members has brought more personnel, pro- vided more funds, and produced more talent to help make this prediction become a reality. But the noteworthy growth spoke of by the servant of the Lord is long overdue. Why has it taken so long for these precious souls to make their One way into the fellowship of the remnant church? Has the promise failed? Not at all. The reason for the delay can be found in another Thousand statement from the pen of inspiration. Ellen G. White in Manuscript 4, 1883, says: "It is the unbelief, the worldliness, unconsecration and strife among the Lord's professed people that have kept us in Souls this world of sin and sorrow so many years." I believe that the Seventh-day Adventist Church has reached the A Day point in its experience where God is ready to do something great Robert H. Carter for us. If we will fully dedicate ourselves to Him and allow His Holy President Spirit to use us, we will see the fulfillment of the 1885 statement. Lake Union Conference One thousand souls will be won to our ranks, not merely for one day, but for one thousand days. It is thrilling to witness the great enthusiasm that this challenge has generated. Throughout all corners of our territory I meet church employees and lay members who are making plans to become per- sonally involved in soul-winning activities during the One Thousand Days of Reaping. Sabbath, September 18, 1982, is the day on which this harvest for souls is to begin. Every church leader is urged to highlight this united effort on that day. COVER September 18, 1982, is the official beginning of the evangelistic pro- gram of the church known as ONE Qcpkr4 Cc= THOUSAND DAYS OF REAPING. The Lake Union Herald will be repor- ting activities of all the departments of the church with regard to this program, as well as featuring a series of articles on the Gifts of the Spirit as our own special contribu- tion. See pages 2 through 8, and other pages in this issue, for special articles on the 1,000 Days of Reaping.
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TWO THE HEART OF THE LAKE UNION Gunpoint Witnessing by Holly Marihugh
HY would anyone threatened with a gun, and pastor of the Battle Creek Tabernacle, demonstrated Wforced to turn over his money, ask the robber to this spontaneous gesture to put someone in touch come back? Ridiculous! with Christ. But in the book, Maranatha, the Lord is Coming, It was 9 in the morning when Elder Olson returned Ellen White says, "Have you so deep an appreciation to his car after failing to find a Bible student at home. of the sacrifice made on Calvary that you are willing He saw a neatly dressed young man meandering to make every other interest subordinate to the work down the street, but thought little of it as he sat in his of saving souls?" (p. 100). Wayne Olson, associate car making some notes about the missed Bible study. Suddenly the young man reached Elder Olson's car, whipped out a snubbed-nosed .38 caliber pistol and ordered, "Roll down the window." Elder Olson obeyed. The young man shoved his gun through the open window and ordered, "I don't want to hurt you. I just want your money. Give me all the money you have. I want all of it." After slowly reaching to get the billfold, Elder Olson opened it wide and pulled out about $30. Then he tossed the billfold under the briefcase, trying to save his credit cards and other papers. "Is that all you have?" snapped the gunman. He was unusually nervous; his hand trembled as he shifted the pistol from Elder Olson's temple and jam- med it into his ribs. "I gave you all I had." "No way," he muttered. Shoving the gun in Elder Olson's ribs, the thief searched the minister's suit pockets and briefcase for more money. Elder Olson grew more frightened, fearing the thief was on drugs and needed more than $30 to get his next fix. "I don't have any more money. I'm not lying to you. I'm a preacher. See my Bible in the briefcase?" The assailant reluctantly agreed. "All right. Stay here five minutes until I get around the corner," he ordered, and trotted away from the car. Despite the implied threat, Elder Olson paused for only a moment. "Wait a minute. Come back." Amaz- ingly, the young man turned around and headed toward the car. Elder Olson searched his briefcase for Steps to Christ, but ironically could find only The Last Warn- ing Message. "Here, read this," he told the robber. Wayne Olson More shocked than Elder Olson, the man grabbed the gift and ran. Holly Marihugh is a recent graduate of Andrews Witnessing. It's not something you do on sunny University. This article was written as part of the Sabbath afternoons. It's a way of life. Christian Writers Workshop in June this year. Is it your way of life?
THREE A ThoasanO Days of Re-aping
The following 1981 Annual Council action gives priority to worldwide evangelism. .;-- THE North American Division gladly accepts the One Thousand Days of Reaping. commission our Lord gave to His church when 2. To conduct an appealing evangelism program He said: "Go ye into all the world and preach the on the first Sabbath of the General Conference Ses- gospel to every creature." Mark 16:15. sion with reports from all world divisions to inspire We believe that preaching the gospel means to the church to surge forward to an ever-increasing tell every individual with whom we come in contact emphasis on reaching the world for Christ. about the love of Jesus Christ. 3. To call upon God's people everywhere to join Because of our desire to finish the task that God us as leaders in an enlarged dimension of commit- has entrusted to us, we believe that corporately we ment to prayer, repentance, Bible study, and must make plans which will make it possible for witness, uniting all workers and lay leaders to every employee of the church and every member of receive the promised blessing of the outpouring of the church in this division to understand and to per- the Holy Spirit. sonally accept and become involved in the priority 4. To call upon all ministers and lay leaders to in- of evanglism. crease the spiritual thoroughness of their The divine plan of small fellowship groups with evangelistic work so that baptismal candidates are territorial assignments for these groups should be well-grounded in the principles of salvation and an integral part of all this outreach planning. doctrinal truth, and to train new members to labor We desire to use the methods and resources for souls so that they may join hands with the best suited for each of us as we go forth in the church in redemptive outreach. great endeavor of winning souls to Jesus Christ. 5. To encourage ministers to give personal and We recognize the claim of our Master on us in- professional priority to the winning of souls by dividually when He said: "I will make you fishers of evangelistic preaching, opening the Scriptures to men." Matthew 4:19. Therefore, we purpose to families and individuals, employing programs pro- accept Christ's invitation by personally living and vided by various departments of the church for telling the story of Jesus. either pre-evangelistic or evangelistic outreach. During past Annual Councils, the world leader- 6. To urge all church employees to join with ship of the church made very significant com- ministers and lay leaders in inspiring, training, and mitments to two objectives: (1) Spiritual renewal in leading all laymen into seed-sowing, cultivating, our lives as leaders, which would affect the leader- and reaping for God's kingdom. ship style and priorities of the entire world church 7. To accept the goal of proclaiming the Gospel and lead to widespread spiritual refreshing; and (2) and following up in all unentered territories, The finishing of God's work on earth by giving the employing the principles of territorial assignment, Gospel message to the world's population with un- small-group organization of all believers, and con- precedented zeal and energy, giving priority to sistent follow-up in harmony with the Prayer Offen- evangelism over every other consideration. sive voted at the 1980 Annual Council. We believe that the goal of spiritual renewal and 8. To request each division to select a director unprecedented evangelism will be experienced and a committee to give oversight and direction to simultaneously, and one cannot exist without the the One Thousand Days of Reaping, the General other. Conference to select a director and a committee to The promises of God for complete success in give overall direction and to assist all divisions in reaching the nations for Christ are abundant and the One Thousand Days of Reaping. oft repeated. In recent years, we have especially 9. To recognize the time period beginning with hoped for the fulfillment of the assurance that the close of the 1981 Annual Council and reaching "more than one thousand will soon be converted in to October 1982 as a crucial implementation period one day, ... " (Review and Herald, Nov. 10, 1885). during which each division may effect a transition In view of this hope in full recognition of the to a status of giving unquestioned priority to overwhelming priority of these needs in the church, evangelism. As a result of the evangelistic thrust of we who are gathered for the 1981 Annual Council the 1980 Dallas session, and the Prayer Offensive commit ourselves anew to these priorities. voted at the 1980 Annual Council, divisions have VOTED, To engage unitedly in the following plan proceeded to set quinquennial goals. The One of world evangelism: Thousand Days of Reaping program now comes to 1. To launch an unprecedented worldwide soul- assist in achieving and surpassing these goals, and winning thrust, placing unquestioned priority on expressing the "one-church, one-world" approach evangelism in all forms and at all levels, by to a finished work. All evangelistic programs envi- dedicating the one thousand days preceding the sioned by General Conference leadership for 1985 General Conference Session in New Orleans, worldwide implementation within a later time-frame Louisiana, to the claiming of one million souls for should now be rescheduled so as to aid in the Christ. These One Thousand Days of Reaping will preparatory period to September 18, 1982, for the be launched in churches throughout the world on One Thousand Days of Reaping. Sabbath, September 18, 1982, and will conclude on 10. To provide adequate funding for the One June 15, 1985. "One thousand souls a day for a Thousand Days of Reaping project at each level of thousand days" will be the world goal during the the Church.
FIVE Every Christian has a specific gift from God 6 and a personal ministry to DA REAPING do for God. "Goin' Thar"
by Roy C. Naden
few days ago I was driving the Christian life can never be the A south from London looking same.again! Let me explain. for the little village of Sissingham. In all the churches I have Lord Coggin, the secretary to the pastored the same lament could be former archbishop of Cantebury, heard quietly, but persistently: "I had said the trip would take us just really don't fit into any of the an hour and a half. church's plans. I can't give Bible But already an hour and three studies. I could never go knocking quarters had gone by and still we had not reached the illusive Siss- ingham. Realizing we were lost in the maze of English country roads, we pulled over to ask directions of a stooped, elderly Englishman— who turned out to be a Scotsman. Realizing his directions would sound very complex, the old man began by telling us a story from his own country. When a stranger ask- ed one of his kin the way to another town, the Scot replied, "Weel, if I were goin' thar, I shoor wouldn't be leavin' from here!" The church needs to undertake a long journey of understanding regarding spiritual gifts. It's unfor- tunate we have to start from the "here" of relative ignorance to reach the "thar" of information. on people's doors. I guess I'll Let's think of an army for a mo- But those who already have under- always be a second-class member ment. How many of the troops are taken the trip and found excite- of the congregation." on the front line? Just a small ment and fulfillment in a gifted But nothing could be further percentage. Behind the lines are ministry beckon us on! from the truth! whole battalions of soldiers. At first thought, the New Testa- Over the years we have confused They must care for food, medical ment teaching of spiritual gifts EVANGELISM and MINISTRY. treatment, transportation, ammuni- sounded very much a theological We've kind of assumed that the tion, typing, strategic planning, matter. Something to discuss in only really valuable work in the warehousing. The list goes on and seminary classes. But hardly a bur- church is the giving of Bible on. It must take a dozen men, or a ning issue for a local congregation. studies. And that just isn't true! score, or a hundred to keep one Gradually the light dawned. And Let me hasten to add that I don't soldier on the front line. for a second imply giving Bible The church is similar. It takes Roy Naden is associate professor studies isn't the finest work. It is. many Christians doing many dif- of religious education in the But other forms of ministry are ferent tasks to support the work of Graduate School and the equally important. And God never a few members on the front line, as Theological Seminary at Andrews intended that everyone in the it were, giving Bible studies. University, Berrien Springs, church should devote full ministry Studies in church growth and Michigan. time to giving Bible studies. gifts of members suggest that
SIX usually some 10 percent of the Testament Paul names a score and No white elephant table where the average congregation have the gift more of specific gifts the Holy early birds get the best picking and of evangelism. If you are one of Spirit bestows on those who have the rest of us must take whatever that group, then praise God for it. given their lives to Jesus. Gifts like is left. No, it's not like that at all. But if you are not, don't despair. helps, mercy, leadership, hospitali- The Holy Spirit chooses a gift for That doesn't make you a second- ty, intercession, faith, evangelism, you individually. And He has given class Christian. apostleship, prophecy, pastoring. it to you already to aid you in your Every Christian has a specific The laymen in the church have personal ministry for the Lord. How gift from God and a personal all these gifts! You can read about utterly exciting! ministry to do for God. This is the them in 1 Corinthians 12-14, Third, notice that the last words exciting kernel of the New Testa- Romans 12, Ephesians 4, and 1 of the verse just quoted indicate ment teaching of Spiritual Gifts. Peter 3 and 4. who it is who decides what gift we Let's be specific. In the New Next, Paul assures us that every each receive. The Christian doesn't make the choice. He doesn't say, "I think I'd like the gift of administra- tion, thank you." It is the Holy Spirit who makes the decision, and bestows a gift on you according to His will. Isn't it comforting to know that when you gave your life to Jesus, the Holy Spirit looked at you, thought about you, loved you, and gave you a gift perfectly suited to your personality and disposition? One that you could use effectively and joyfully in ministry for Him? We don't choose our gifts. That decision is in the control of the all- wise, all-knowing, all-seeing Holy Spirit. Fourth, reading Paul's presenta- tions in Corinthians, Romans, and Ephesians we find he uses the same illustration in all three places. Describing the operation of Whenever you touch the gifts in a local congregation, he someone else's life in says, is like describing the opera- tion of a body. the name of Jesus, that There are many different is ministry. members in a body.They are all dif- ferent, but all equally important, and all work in harmony and sup- member receives a gift. After nam- port of each other. ing numerous gifts he says, "All A hand is so important when these are inspired by one and the you're writing a letter. A foot is all same Spirit, who apportions to important when you're walking. An each one individually as he wills" eye is vital to watch a sunrise. An (1 Corinthians 12:11, Revised Stan- ear is indispensable to listen to a dard Version). symphony. You can hardly help but be im- In other words, all the members pressed by the fact we are all in- of the body are equally important, cluded. The gifts are given to each even though they perform com- one. Yes, you are gifted! The Holy pletely different functions, and not Spirit didn't leave you out when He all are used equally all the time. passed out the gifts. He had a gift It's like that with the gifts. Each just for you. gift is as important as the next. And the next word is equally in- They are of equal importance. But spiring. It says gifts are given to naturally they can't all be used at each one "individually." Don't you the same time in the same place like that? There isn't some mass for the same purpose! distribution program. But maybe you're asking, "What No random tossing out of gifts. is a gift?" A gift is an ability given
SEVEN by God for you to work for Him in enough kind of folks. And they cottage about the plight of Chris- helping others. knew what they belived, too. But to tians in eastern Europe, I asked It may be in the church, minister- sit down and go through a study? him what he saw for their future. ing to members. It might be out- It petrified them! He had such a succinct reply. side the church, reaching members Then someone observed that "They have courage!" he smiled, of the community, and ministering maybe God had something else in "And the history of the Christian to them in some way. mind for them. Maybe He had church reveals you can't destroy Whenever you touch someone planned another avenue of it." else'e life in the name of Jesus, ministry. And immediately it We must move quickly from the that is ministry. And this happens became obvious to them that He "here" of confusion and apathy most effectively when it comes had. about ministry, to the "thar" of in- through the use of a "gift of This family consistently brought volvement and success through our ministry" given by the Holy Spirit. people to church, regularly saw individual spiritual gifts. And that The Holy Spirit, that silently them begin studies—with takes courage. working, self-effacing member of others—often saw them baptized And the history of the church of the Trinity is your constant into full membership. the first century when God's Companion. He convicts of sin. He How? They just loved people to people took the Gospel to the en- guides into all truth. He intercedes Jesus. Just loved them into the tire Roman world is a pattern and a when we pray to the Father, He message, through their boundless promise for the finishing of God's protects and cares. hospitality. work on this earth—perhaps in this And He bestows gifts so each of Do you begin to see the picture? generation! God's children without a single ex- As a member of God's family you ception may have some work of have been gifted so you can per- Editor's note: This is an introduc- ministry to perform. form some ministry for your Lord. tory article to a series on the gifts Yes, you are included. God has a Talking with Lord Coggin in his of the spirit which the Lake Union special work just for you to per- Herald will feature each quarter form. Something you can do as an during the One Thousand Days of expression of your love for Him. As Reaping. It is the prayer of the you discover your gift and begin to author, Roy Naden, and the Herald use it, your Christian life will be staff that these articles will inspire transformed. and motivate Herald readers. Some time ago I met a family who felt they had to start giving Bible studies. But they feared the idea more than anything else in their lives! They were friendly-
A gift is an ability given by God for you to work for Him in helping others.
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INDIANA CONFERENCE f[0_01, DAA- OF Indiana Plans REAPING for a Thousand Days by Robert A. Thompson
N September 18 God's church Spirit to give us power for this effort, we should have two or five Oaround the world will enter in- mighty task. It is time for God's or ten. to a very special emphasis in soul people to pray for and receive lat- 8. We must distribute the_ winning. The churches of the ter rain power. literature with which God has Indiana Conference must be a part 3. Conference personnel, richly blessed us. The Great Con- of this 1,000 Days of Reaping. pastors, and lay persons must work troversy should be placed in every Every pastor, departmental direc- together as never before and press home that will receive it. Hearts tor, and conference officer has together in service for Christ. We will be stirred with conviction as pledged to lead God's people in must trust one another and work they read the warning message. We this exciting venture. We want to together for souls. must work while we have freedom invite every lay person to discover 4. Every church must make to distribute this book. the thrill of leading others to Christ plans and set objectives to be a 9. We must all be faithful in our during this time. growing church. We must baptize 8 financial stewardship with God so The objective for the Indiana to 10 percent of our beginning funds will be available for all types Conference is 131 baptisms per membership each year, or we will of evangelism. Every church must quarter for the 10 quarters during not reach our objective. have funds for materials and the 1,000 days. This special time 5. The pastor must lead every literature for its soul-winning pro- will extend to March 31, 1985. church board into a dynamic ex- grams. The total objective will be 524 perience of planning church 10. We must begin to think, talk, baptisms per year or a grand total growth. Our business is not simply and act positively in regard to soul of 1,309 baptisms during this time. to maintain the status quo but to winning. We can reach people and The baptisms during the fourth add new believers to our churches. lead them to baptism through quarter this year through the first 6. Every department of every God's power if we only believe we quarter of 1985 will count toward church must mobilize its forces can. our part of the mission. and plan ways to contribute to the Not all the people in our com- What can we do to reach this ob- overall growth of the church. munities have said "no" to the jective? It will not happen by acci- 7. We must have a great in- message of the three angels. dent. Let me list several sugges- crease in youth efforts, Youth for Sometimes the greatest barrier that tions: Christ soul-winning seminars, lay must be overcome is the attitude 1. Every Seventh-day Adventist preachers holding meetings, lay of the church. We must be positive member must consecrate himself persons giving Bible studies and and enthusiastic about our task, anew to God and be willing to be holding cottage meetings. Where and God will bless as never before. used by God in reaching friends, we now have one soul-winning Every church and member must relatives, and neighbors. begin now to be a part of the 1,000 2. We must ask for and receive a Days of Reaping. It is thrilling to special outpouring of the Holy know that we in Indiana can con- tribute to this great world objec- tive. Let's do our part for a finished R. A. Thompson is president of work in our hearts, our com- the Indiana Conference. munities, and our conference.
NINE HE Illinois Conference family additional members in witnessing Taccepts enthusiastically the techniques. challenge of the 1,000 days of reap- Projecting evangelism and bap- ing voted by the world church. tism goals, conference member- The emphasis on Faith, Action, ship is slated to reach the 12,000 Advance fits right in with the mark by the end of the period. 0— — evangelistic fervor which has Literature evangelists have DA permeated the conference during challenged themselves to $3 REAPING the past few years, and led to million in sales of evangelistic record evangelism giving and bap- books during the 1,000 days. Included in this figure is 1,000 ILLINOIS CONFERENCE tismal totals. Illinois Adventists feel keenly the copies of The Great Controversy burden of reaching the state's for each of the 50 literature 11,500,000 citizens with the ever- ministers. Also in their plans are 1,000 lasting Gospel of Jesus Christ. 450 baptisms of those whom they Ministers and members have set contact with the message of definite spiritual goals for the 1,000 Christ. Days days beginning September 18 and Recognizing Christian education culminating on June 30, 1985. as an important evangelism tool in By creating a spirit of revival reaching and holding Adventist throughout the conference, in- youth, plans have been made to of cluding renewed interest in Bible personally contact each family and study, prayer, and personal urge them to include church witness, we expect to see an even school, Broadview Academy, and Activit y greater interest in reaching out to Andrews University in education reclaim former members and plans for their children. leading those who have never To help meet this challenge the in known Christ into His fellowship. worthy student assistance offering Church growth objectives for the has been projected to increase by period include an average three $5,000 for each year of the 1,000 Illinois baptisms per day for a grand total days. of 3,000 baptisms in the con- Pathfinder club directors have by Everett E. Cumbo ference during the 1,000-day accepted the challenge of increas- period. ing their club membership by 10 As evangelism continues to percent per year as well as swell existing churches and work assisting in the establishment of a in counties which have no Adven- new club in a neighboring church tist church increases, there will be each year. Clubs are also setting a call for the organization of new baptism goals. They are working to churches—a goal of 12 additional prepare club members for baptism churches by June 1985 has been as well as those they contact set. through their Share Your Faith pro- During the 1,000 days members jects. are challenged to give 1,000 Bible Current events suggest that the studies per month and train 1,000 world is wearing out like an old garment. It is time for Jesus to come back the second time. We want to do what we can to prepare the fields of Illinois for the great harvest day. We will work and pray Everett Cumbo is president of the that that day might come before Illinois Conference. the 1,000 days are completed.
TEN respondence courses several times, but some emergency always interfered with their completion. She kept her dream alive by work- ing in the children's divisions of the Sabbath School. Recently she spent a winter with an old friend, the well-known author, Josephine Cunnington Edwards, who was teaching at Laurelbrook Academy. When Mrs. Edwards had to be away for awhile, Ruth ably taught her classes. It Ruth Simpson and a friend, Florence Asekomeh. was good to get "back in the harness" and her dream began to ANDREWS UNIVERSITY glow again. Mrs. Edwards encouraged Ruth A Great-Grandmother Graduates to return to college and work toward a master's degree. She by Reva I. Smith arrived at Andrews University in 1980. DUCATION never ends. And perseverance that enabled her to At first she felt sure she had Ethat axiom was well illustrated achieve her goal of a university made a mistake in coming to the recently by Ruth Simpson, a education. university. But she soon met member of the La Grange, Illinois, During those five years Ruth Wilfred Liske, associate professor Adventist Church. learned of Seventh-day Adventists of teacher education, to whom she A great-grandmother and the at a tent meeting conducted by feels indebted for starting her out oldest member of Andrews Univer- Elder Dahl and Lockert in Strand- on the right track. sity's summer graduating class, quist, Minnesota. From that moment on she kept Mrs. Simpson received a master's Through their influence, Ruth meeting helpful people, she says. degree in elementary education on accepted the Adventist message Verna Streeter in the graduate August 8. and was baptized in the Thief dean's office untangled the Barely five feet tall, with gray River. Then Elder Dahl urged her to mysteries of Ruth's mixed-up hair, a sparkling smile and bright further her education in an Adven- transcripts. Sam Harris, professor hazel eyes, Ruth Simpson's energy tist school. This, she feels, actually of education, enlivened his classes and enthusiasm belie her 81 years. started her on her way to a college with humorous stories of his And for her, this graduation is education. boyhood pranks. her life-long dream come true. In She entered Hutchinson Millie Youngberg's constant en- spite of many obstacles through Theological Seminary (later an couragement kept Ruth trying, and the years, Ruth has at last academy). Lack of money forced Wilma Johnson in the admissions achieved her goal. her to leave Hutchinson after one office never tired of Ruth's fre- She began life as Ruth Ander- year, and she took a job as a quent questions. son, in a Swedish-speaking family nursemaid near Kankakee, Illinois. What are her plans now that she in northern Minnesota. At the age There in the Kankakee Adventist has achieved her goal? "I'd still of eight, she began her formal Church, she met Judd Simpson, like to help children with reading education in a one-room country who became her husband the problems," Ruth says. "And since school. She later completed high following year. The young couple the Lord has worked things out for school and a one-year normal- settled near Broadview Theological me to get this degree, He must college course at Thief River Falls. Seminary (later Broadview have something in mind for me to At the age of 18 she began five Academy). accomplish with it." years of teaching in the.country That move marked the "long trek But if the opportunity to use her schools of Minnesota, where many toward finishing college and ob- education doesn't arrive, Ruth still of her students towered over their taining my master's degree," Ruth has a plan. Her daughter and son- petite teacher. Building school says. A daughter, Lael, was born in-law are retiring this year to a fires on cold winter mornings was during Ruth's years of studying home in Wisconsin. nothing new to Ruth, and the hard- and working, and a son, Dale, "It's right in the woods," Ruth ships she endured no doubt con- arrived a month after Ruth says, "and there are always dead tributed to the stamina and graduated from Broadview. trees to take care of. So I'll just Through the years of raising her help them cut wood to heat the children, Ruth's goal never house, and wait for the Lord to Reva Smith is communication changed. Her burden was to help send me someone I can help, if secretary of the La Grange, Illinois, youngsters who had problems that's what He has in mind for Church. learning to read. She tried cor- me."
ELEVEN Ernestine Sampson is the consultant for the workshop "Organizing Your Community Service Program."