Lake Union Herald "Am I my brother's keeper?" am a debtor to all men." VOL. XXII BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICH., WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 1930 NO. 26 GOD'S LOVE brought new courage and life to- the members, as We can only see a little of the ocean well as to those who identified themselves with the A few miles distance from the rocky shore ; cause of God. The voice of Jesus is still speaking But out there—beyond, beyond our eyes' horizon, to the hearts of the people in a quiet, but very There's more—there's more! effective way. The Master is anxiously waiting• to We can only see a little of God's loving— bestow upon the sin-sick soul rest and peace. A few rich treasures from His mighty store; We appreciate very, much the united efforts of But out there—beyond, beyond our eyes' horizon, the laity, in connection with the workers, in saving There's more—there's more! —The Christian Index souls for the kingdom. As a result of these faithful and untiring labors, 299 were baptized into the WISCONSIN CONFERENCE precious faith. As workers, we are very anxious to OFFICE ADDRESS. P. 0. BOX 513. MADISON. WISCONSIN witness a steady growth in our thenibership ; and PRESIDENT. E. H. OSWALD therefore we solicit the prayers of our brethren and ••••••••••••....................*••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••. sisters. PRESIDENT'S REPORT Finances To the conference committee, workers, delegates, Our finances show a marked improvement. Two and brethren and sisters of the Wisconsin- Confer- years ago the united conference was burdened with ence assembled, Greeting: an .indebtedness of $114,000. The situation "To them that have obtained alike precious faith alarming. We all realized that something had to be with us in the righteousness of our God and Saviour clone to stop the leakage. By the grace of God, we Jesus Christ, grace be unto you and peace be mul- determined to roll away the reproach of indebted- tiplied in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our ness. Through strenuous and untiring efforts, it has Lord." been possible to operate the conference affairs within Two years have passed since we were encamped our income and reduce our obligations to $88,405, upon these grounds in a conference session. The dear leaving a balance of $25,595. To God be the glory Lord has been gracious to us during the biennial for what He has done. period, and by His help the work has prospered. Our present indebtedness is composed largely of ,We are indeed thankful for the many encouraging annuities, one half of which very likely will never features of God's work and for His merciful care be called for. We appreciate greatly to close our over our conference during the past two years. financial records for the two years with a total We praise Him for having spared the lives of all offering to foreign missions amounting to $134,923-- our workers and for the spirit of cooperation and 21, or an average of $.439 a week per member. This harmony prevailing in the conference. is an increase over the preceding period of $980.57. We are reminded of the words of David, "Behold The tithe receipts during the two years amounted to how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to $211,005.62, or a gain of $1,783.07 over 1926 and dwell together in unity." When as workers and laity, 1927. The two per cent shows a loss which we we place our confidence in Christ as our sole helper, greatly regret. The amount received was $9,119.08. He can use us mightily in the finishing of the third The amount received in 1926 and 1927 was angel's message. $10,561.06, or a loss of $1,441.98. We are glad, Evangelistic Efforts however, that the tithe income and our mission During the past two summers, we have conducted offerings show a decided gain. These figures speak ten tent efforfs. Aside from these efforts, other well for the loyal support of our constituency, who meetings were held in halls, schoolhouses and sacrificed much to make such a splendid report churches in various parts of the conference, which possible. J LAKE UNION HERALD Sabbath School a blessing, both to the helper and to the one helped. The Sabbath schools throughout the entire con- There were 36,031 tracts given away, and 2,496 ference have faithfully kept the home fires burning. missionary letters written. These are but a few The faithfulness with which Miss Eva Erickson, items, showing the activity of the loyal young people our Sabbath school secretary for 1928 and half of of our conference. the year 1929, took care of the many details of the Furthermore, the young people took an active Sabbath school department is appreciated by all. part in the Harvest Ingathering and Big Week cam- When she left us, Elder Marsh was chosen to paigns, thus manifesting their interest in the mis- fill the vacancy. There is a growing interest in all sion fields. the phases of the Sabbath school department. Educational Department In 1928 there were 109 schools with a total The Lord gave to this people definite instructions membership of 3,653. In 1929 there were 112 or- regarding the education of their children. The home ganized schools, with a membership of 4,620. The and the church are responsible for the training of the donations for the biennial period amounted to $74,- child. The children are the greatest asset of this 119.15. This was a gain of $4,561.40 over 1526 and denomination. The words of the Saviour to Peter 1927. The daily lesson study has proved a great in- were, "Feed My lambs." The wise man says, "Bring spiration to those who studied faithfully the word up a child in the way he should go, and when he of God and appropriated the lessons in their lives is old, . he will {not depart." Under the faithful and daily activities. leadership of Brother C. K. Wilson, 22 schools Home Missionary' were operated with an enrollment of 372 pupils ; Elder C. S. Joyce, whose heart centers in the 25 teachers serve as instructors to these children. laymen's movement, has an interesting record of A number of children were baptized into the pre- progress, which he will bring to view in this report. cious faith, for which we are thankful. Through the faithful efforts of the home missionary We regret very much that many of the churches department, we were successful the past two years have not been able to operate church schools. Surely, in carrying forward a steady effort in soul-winning there must be more children who ought to avail work for the home field and in behalf of the foreign themselves of a Christian education. As parents, fields. we must make greater efforts to place our children The home missionary department raised $41,041.37 in schools where the principles of the third angel's in the Harvest Ingathering, and $3,936.14 in Big message are taught. The public schools will never Week, making a total of $44,977.51. We rejoice, prepare our children for a place in God's work. indeed, to see the decided gain in these two cam- Their aims and purposes greatly differ from the paigns, amounting to $4,429.46. It is encouraging aims and the principles of the church school. We to notice the progress of the work and the interest trust that in the future it shall be possible for many manifested by our loyal people. We trust that as of the believers whose children are now attending time goes on many souls may find the precious public schools to place them in the schools where the light as they read the tracts and the periodicals love of God and His commandments are being which have been placed in their homes. • taught faithfully. Missionary Volunteer Field Missionary Under the faithful leadership of Elder Holbrook, During the years 1928 and 1929, the colporteur who has put forth earnest efforts to keep our dear work has shown a steady growth. While at times young people within the fold and to assist them it seemed as though we had reached the climax, yet in leading others to the fold, some splendid records the Lord led us onward and upward. Brother Jackson, have been made in this department, during the past the field missionary secretary, has labored untir- two years, as is brought to light in the report of ingly in behalf of this department. His whole life its secretary. Think of our young people spending and soul are wrapped up in the colporteur work. 15,275 hours in Christian help work, which brings During 1928 he was assisted during the summer Vol. 22 , LAKE UNION HERALD, June 25, 1930 No. 26 Published weekly by the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day ,Adventists. Printed by the College Press, Berrien Springs, Mich. Entered a■ second-class matter November 3, 1908, at the post office of Berrien Springs, Michigan. LAKE UNION HERALD 3 months by two helpers, and in 1929 the work grew In closing, we wish to express our sincere grati- to the extent that it required three assistants. tude to God for His wonderful love and many bless- There have been 262 colporteurs in the field. A ings during the past two years. In faith, we want to number of these are regulars, while others have rely upon Jesus our Lord to lead us on to greater worked during the summer vacation, earning schol- victories and success.