HAWAIIAN 49 g"2:9 ISLANDS OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS VOL. 61 ANGWIN, CALIFORNIA, JANUARY 15, 1962 NO. 25 1962 Ingathering Progress Totals Through December 31, 1961 Last Year's 1962 1962 CONFERENCE Final. Totals To Dec. 31 Per Capita Arizona $ 39,774.21 $ 34,127.09 $12.26 Central California 172,059.85 151,493.07 10.92 Hawaii 41,067.86 36,752.51 15.90 Nevada -Utah 30,139.84 29,322.24 19.39 Northern California 174,809.22 150,705.42 8.16 Southeastern California 123,724.51 96,227.45 5.36 Southern California 252,223.83 243,197.11 11.62 UNION TOTALS $833,799.32 $741,824.89 $ 9.53 Ingathering Victory Near Don't Be Deceived It is a pleasure to bring you good news at the beginning Most Seventh-day Adventists were not surprised when of this new year. The above reports reveal that as of Decem- the Supreme Court of the United States gave a decision ber 31, 1961, the Pacific Union Conference is nearing the upholding the constitutionality of Sunday laws in the three 1962 Ingathering objective of $850,000. states considered. For years, prompted by the prophecies, we January 20 is the suggested date for Ingathering victory have predicted such action. Yet, when the time came, there in every church. Please respond to the World Service appeal was considerable concern and anxiety among us, for in that will be made in your church and have a part in com- this decision many could see the shadowy form of more pleting the 1962 Ingathering program by the end of this drastic laws. month. Now some eight months after the decision, many are Thousands have already been responsible for raising breathing a little easier, for nothing really drastic has the Silver Vanguard goal of $25, and you are invited to happened. The events of the day seem to be about the join them. This is sharing time, and God is counting on you. same as they were before the decision was given. This illusion has caused some to listen to the subtle suggestions D. E. DIRKSEN, Secretary, of the tempter and decide that there is not a great issue at Home Missionary Department, stake just now, that there will be plenty of time in the future Pacific Union Conference. to fight the battle of freedom. The decision of the Supreme Court upholding Sunday laws was like the announcement of the parable of the ten Watch Your Mail virgins, "Behold, the bridegroom cometh." Hearts were A special American Temperance Society envelope searched, prayer and Bible study took on new meaning. and letter will reach your home about January 22. The A ,sense of urgency was felt in the very air. Now, several letter is self explanatory, and we feel confident that months have slipped by; interest wanes, drowsiness sets in. you will respond to this urgent message. In the parable the ten virgins all slept. It, was during this time that the most important event of their lives took place, oci zi uol2uTcseti 3.1.xed nwo'5ar, vas 2-0 up..lajr_too 1e..2aue9 Aaeg aJaos. et u, 2 PACIFIC UNION RECORDER Pacific Union Recorder and only half of them were prepared The Cost of Liberty to meet it. Vanishing freedom is the theme of VOL. 61 NO. 25 The apparent lull in the Sunday law countless written and spoken words in battle might be compared to the tarry- America today. How to preserve it is MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1962 ing time in the parable. While the next the perplexing question. The individual great battle is being prepared, it is easy American citizen is taking either a "don't Official organ of the Pacific Union Con- to lose sight of the actual conditions and care" attitude, settling back in the be- ference of Seventh-day Adventists, Box become spiritually sleepy. lief that the inevitable chasm is coming 146, Glendale, California. The timing of the Supreme Court anyway, or having genuine concern, Published weekly at Angwin, Calif.; fifty decision, I believe, was providential. It issues a year. knowing not what to do. So most of came in late May of 1961 when most the work of warning goes unheeded and of the, state legislatures had adjourned Address: Pacific Union Recorder, Box misunderstood. 36, Angwin, California. Notice of change without` acting on their Sunday law It is well to remember that liberties of address should give both the old and bills because they were waiting for the lost are never again restored. This les- the new address. Court's decision. Consequently, Sun- son has come time and time again to Subscription Price, $1.00 a Year day law activity in the state legislatures our church that what is done must be was cut to a minimum last year. done quickly, for lost opportunities in W. J. BLACKER Editor This year, 1962, most of the few the salvation of souls will, be an eternal state legislatUres in session are limited tragedy. MRS. MARGARET FOLLETT . Assistant Editor to emergency and budget items of busi- We have a vital message to preach R. R. BrErz Assistant Editor ness. This indicates that 1962 will be and the preservation of our liberties is relatively quiet on Sunday law activity most important so the message can be Entered as second-class matter Septem- as far as the state legislatures are con- preached. Every church member does ber 3, 1927, at the post office at Angwin, cerned. But this is just the lull before have a responsibility before God to both California, under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Acceptance for mailing at the storm. preserve our civil liberties and preach the special rate of postage provided for Next year, 1963, will be the heavy our message and this dual purpose is in section 412, Act of February 28. 1925, state legislative year. All but one of the contained in the Liberty magazine. A authorized September 3, 1927. fifty legislatures will be in session. concerted drive will be made -in all our Scores of Sunday law bills that were churches to place this magazine in the not passed in 1961 will be revived. office of every official in the state. Sunset Table Sunday law advocates have taken This is the important time and here is the challenge. Every member will Friday, January 19 new courage. Already legislative com- mittees are at work preparing Sunday respond to this great call of God. Our Angwin 5:16 Oakland 5:18 law bills for 1963. Citizens' groups duty is to preach the message to all Arlington 5:07 -San Diego 5:09 people and our response will see the Chico 5:11 San Jose 5:17 have been organized to "Save Sunday." One such group is proposing to raise kingdom advance in this crisis hour. Eureka- - 5:18 Phoenix 5:47 Fresno 5:10 Reno 5:03 one million dollars to put a Sunday law The cost of preserving liberty is not Lodi 5:13 Salt Lake City 5:29 in California. Other groups are making even to be considered, for who can Loma Linda 5:06 Honolulu 6:13 estimate the cost of losing it? Los Angeles 5:10 Hilo 6:04 strong preparation in Texas, Maryland. Massachusetts, Michigan, Colorado, and ALGER H. JOHNS, Secretary, Florida. Department of Religious Liberty, "Friday; January 26 If all the information were available, Pacific Union Conference. no doubt many more states could be Angwin 5:24 Oakland 5:25 Arlington 5:14 San Diego 5:15 added to this list. Dear Fellow Believer: Chico 5:19 San Jose 5:25 This month, you, as a Seventh-day "Train up a child in the way he Eureka 5:26 Phoenix 5:53 Adventist Church member, will be Fresno 5:18 Reno 5:12 should go" is the solemn command given Lodi 5:21 Salt Lake City 5:37 called upon to sponsor at least one sub- us by the Lord. Whether or not we, have Loma Linda 5:13 Honolulu 6:17 scription to Liberty magazine for a children of our own, we should do all Los Artilyles 5:17 Hilo 6:09 prominent citizen in your community. possible in training the children around In addition, you will be asked to take us by influence and example. Certainly one for your own personal reading. This the devil is using the liquor, tobacco, !KE A . year is our great opportunity to educate and narcotics interests to lure thousands the nation to the true issues in the Sun- of young people into evil ways. Let us day law battle. When this call comes, learn what we can do to combat these OICE respond liberally for "A great crisis harmful habits. LL SUNDAY awaits the people of God. A crisis The estimated number of alcoholics V awaits the world. The most momentous Invite Others to Listen in the United States is nearing six mil- struggle of all the ages is just before us." lion. Estimates indicate that approxi- THE VOICE OF PROPHECY SERMON TOPICS —Testimonies, vol. 5, p. 711. mately one thousand new alcoholics are "The Tower of Babel" —January 21. W. MELVIN ADAMS, Assoc. Secy., developed every day. Teen-age drinking Religious Liberty Department, is a major cause of juvenile crime. Ac- 'When the Fire Fell"—January 28. General Conference of SDA. cording to a recent report from one state LIBERTY LIBERTY LIBERTY LIBERTY LIBERTY LIBERTY LIBERTY LIBERTY LIBERTY LIBERTY LIBERTY LIBERTY LIBERTY LIBERTY LIBERTY LIBERTY LIBERTY LIBERTY LIBERIT Don't let it reach the vanishing point! "The most momentous struggle of all the ages is just before us.