WIN ONE IN 1961 By Pastor C. D. Watson

You will probably have read the story of the doctor in a small French village who was about to retire. For many years he had been on call day and night working for people who could only afford to pay him little for his services. As his retirement approached it was proposed in the village that a gift should be given from the inhabitants as an expression of their gratitude and affection.

It was proposed that on a certain day, each family would bring a pitcher of wine from their cellar and pour it into a barrel placed on the village square, and that this should be presented to the doctor. All day long the people were seen pouring their offerings into the barrel. In the evening the presentation barrel was taken to the doctor's home and with suitable speeches was handed over to him.

A quantity of wine was drawn off and the doctor sat back by his fire to enjoy it. The first sip was a shock—it tasted like water! He went back to the barrel and drew off more—it was all water!

He called the mayor and the mayor called the councillors. Had the wrong barrel been presented? Then the truth was revealed. Everyone in the village had reasoned, "My little pitcher of wine won't 1::,e missed. I have so little for myself. The other gifts will be so great that a little water from me will not be noticed."

It is a tragic story but has a parallel in many churches today. The Lord expects every member to be an individual witness and a light, but so often one reasons that the church has so many members who can witness so much better than he can, that when we come to the end of the year and the church clerk makes up the records, we find that the entire church has not brought a single soul. to the Lord.

"Ye are the salt of the earth." Then Jesus added that when the salt has lost its saltiness it is of no use whatever. It is difficult to know what to do with it. It has no function or value. No value is left when it loses the essential quality and purpose for which it has been made.

Jesus said, "Ye are the light of the world." The .same is true of light. The essential characteristic of

light is that it is 'light, and gives light, and it has no other function. When it ceases to be light it ceases to be of value. Its essential quality is its only quality.

Jesus declared that the Christian who sheds no light is also valueless and utterly useless. He may carry the name of Christian, but not possess the quality or characteristic of a Christian. "Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof." "Men do not light a candle and then put it under a bushel," said Jesus. Either the candle will go out

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Pilot of my little craft, Take Thou the helm and guide,

Through restless billows rough and deep, O'er pathless waters wide.

I rest if Thou art guiding me, For Thou wilt safely keep

Where stormy billows toss and roar And deep calls unto deep.

And though o'er many an ocean wide My little barque may roam,

My Pilot guides me safely on To the end of my voyage and "Home."

Mrs. M. E. Brooks.

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because of the lack of oxygen or the light will set fire to the bushel! So it must be with you and me—we should be lightening the darkness and starting new flames.

If I find in myself a tendency to hide my light, to put it under a bushel, I should begin to examine myself. Light and salt both seek to manifest their essential quality. Nothing could be more illogical and contradictory then that God would give me a light and that I should proceed to cover it. Alas, how often I do, and you do, too!

The next time I find myself seeking to cover the fact that I am a Christian in order to ingratiate myself with someone or to avoid ridicule or per-secution. I will remind myself of the man covering his light with a bushel and then I will see how ridiculous my action will be and I shall recognize that the light I possess is the gift of God and that the hand which offers me the bushel is the hand of the devil. I shall therefore rcject the cover and shine more brightly.

Many are finding a new joy in serving their Master in the "Win One Campaign." One lady writes: "I wondered if I had promised too much in promis-ing to win one soul for Christ by the end of the year. I have had the most thrilling year of my life. One of my friends is already baptized and two more have decided to join us in our pastor's next baptismal service."

That "more joy" in heaven over one sinner who

has repented is also shared on earth by those who have been instrumental in leading the soul to Christ.

Promise God that 1961 will be a year in which you will let your light shine and by His grace you will at least Win One in 1961.

You have a pound and I have a pound. We exchange—you now have my pound and I have your pound. We are no better off. But suppose I have an idea and you have an idea. We exchange —now you have two ideas and I have two ideas. It is interesting to observe how anyone who shares spiritual treasures with others really enriches himself. There is a proverb which says: "You may light another's candle at your own without loss."

One of the best ways to keep faith is to give it away. One of the quickest ways to lose it is to keep it to yourself. If you try to share with others the best that is in you, you will strengthen yourself.

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STRENGTH FROM UNITY By W. E. Murray

Vice President, General Conference

We speak much about the finishing of God's work. According to everything I have read about the finishing of the work, there must be a great move-ment of unity among us as we arise to finish the task before us. We must be united as ministers. Our members must be united. We must be united not only in one country of the world, or in one church; we must be united throughout the whole world.

What a wonderful thing it is to think of the pos-sibility of binding together the peoples of the world today! In this atmosphere of accusation and animosity that is abroad, let us consider the one unified body of Jesus Christ in this dark, sinful, fallen world.

I believe that the Seventh-Day Adventist Church possesses unity. I thank God for this. When one is travelling in foreign lands, and greets someone with "Adventiste," or "Adventista," or "Adventist," it seems to serve as a bond of unity with that person. Although individuals are separated by national and language barriers, it is wonderful to know that they may be united in love and peace as brethren in Christ.

What a wonderful thing it is that we are bound together in our one great objective. But, brethren, speaking from the heart, I must say that I believe we need a fuller unity as we face the closing scenes of this world's history.

In the fourth chapter of Ephesians, the apostle Paul has revealed to us some fundamental truths. He says: "I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." Eph. 4:1-3.

Those words teach us that Christian unity is an integral part of the Christian life. The apostle says

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in the first verse that we should walk worthy of the vocation. He always keeps that calling up there high above us. It is called the "high calling" in some places. Thus he says: "Let your behaviour be in conformity, or be in accord, with the high calling you have." What a wonderful thing it is to have a high calling, and what a wonderful thing it is to be able to know that we can live up to that high calling through the grace of Christ and the sacrifice He has made for us.

Then he says, "endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit." Bible scholars tell us that the ex-pression "of the Spirit" refers to the unity produced by the Spirit. In other words, the message that comes to my heart today from this text is: "You must strive to keep the unity of the Spirit, and to let the unity of [he Spirit grow in you." What a wonderful thing it is to know that in the truth of God we may grow in the spirit of unity!

Paul says that this Christian living is to be pursued "with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another." As I think of the working of the unity in Christ's life, what a wonderful image He gives us of that unity, in lowliness. As I have thought of the life of Jesus with His disciples, I believe that one of the first things that Jesus was always striving for in His prayers to the Father, in His untiring efforts for the apos-tles, was that they should come into unity. Unity was necessary as a preparation for their great task. Oh, my friends, I believe that before we finish the work we too must have a dominating spirit of unity growing in the midst of the Adventist Church.

CHRIST'S PRAYER FOR UNITY

God gives us a great concept of unity in John 17. Here Jesus was facing His last hours. He was stand-

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ing on the brink. He was facing His great decision. He would soon be nailed to the cross. He would soon suffer those fearful agonies that caused His humanity to tremble in the balance. On His heart was one great theme—Christian unity. He prayed for this one thing, "That they all may be one; as Thou, Father, art in Me, and I in Thee, that they also may be one in Us: that the world may believe that Thou halt sent Me." Verse 21.

How often we catch ourselves thinking about unity without taking into account all the elements of unity revealed here by Jesus Christ. How often we think: "Well, I feel I am in unity. I don't have anything against anybody in the church. So far as I know, no-one has anything against me." That is only a part of unity. You have all heard talk like that in the local church.

But, my friends, there is another factor in Christian unity that receives altogether too little attention—unity with God. Jesus prayed for us, that we would be united with God in our hearts. He prayed for the apostles, for He said they had a great work to do, and much depended on those men. He said they must have unity—unity with each other and unity with God. May God grant us the fruit of that unity as we face up to the difficulties in this old world. As the trials tumble in upon us, as we strive to make progress in the work of God, let us remember that Jesus' prayer was for us, that we should be united in heart and - hand with our fellow ministers, our fellow believers, and with God.

This matter of unity, I am convinced, is a matter of individual responsibility. This verse was not written to the ministry only. This Epistle was written to the Ephesians--all of them—members of the Ephesian church. He said to each of them, "You must endeavour to keep the spirit of unity." Oh, what a wonderful thing it is when we think of the great call of God to the church to be united! Sometimes we are inclined to wait for the preacher to create unity in our church, and he has a responsi-bility, but I hope that we as leaders of the church of God, as we go back to our fields, will lay the, burden of endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit on every layman throughout our world field.

Separate the atoms that make the hammer and each would fall on the stone as a snowflake, but welded into one and wielded by the firm hand of the quarryman the hammer breaks the massive rocks. Divide the waters of Niagara into drops and they would be no more .than the falling of rain, but combine them and they light distant cities and turn the powerful machinery of industry. There is strength in unity. When we appeal to all of the churchmembers we recognize the difference between the power of each separate drop and the power and greatness of drops united.

I was in Africa in June. I went to a place that I thought was at the end of the earth. Then one day they took me in a little Volkswagen to a place that was four hours beyond that. We went out to

.a church where there was a discussion as to whether the African brethren in that place should hold their school, to be governed by them and taught by an Adventist teacher and governed by our principles,

or be turned over to the government. Isolated though they were, those people, separated by tribal feelings, coming from a background of vicious wickedness, were able to move forward unitedly. They conducted their meeting in Swahili and I was sorry I couldn't understand the words, but I understood the spirit. For four hours political and tribal agitators tried to get those Seventh-Day Adventists to release that school to the government.

I remember that group of people who were to decide the question—the school and church board—people of great humility and lowliness. When it was all over, do you know what those African people decided? They decided they would keep the school for the church; they would have their children educated like the Adventist people believe they should be, and not by heathen teachers who might come to teach in the school. As I left that little group I thought: "What a wonderful case of unity that is."

I praise God this morning for the spirit of unity that He is bringing in among us. It is through unity that we are to derive our power in a certain sense. Think of the power that came from the unified church in Jerusalem. The historian Gibbon gives five reasons for the rapid propagation of Christianity, and one of those is the unity of the Christians in those times. What wonderful things came out of that unified action in Jerusalem.

WORLD-WIDE UNITY

Read again the speech of Stephen recorded in the book of Acts. There was no doubt in Stephen's mind as to what would be the future of Christianity. He had the wonderful concept that God was not limited to working in Jerusalem. He was a God who was going to work in all the world, and people of all nations would make up His great church.

Today we face a world where there is a rising tide of evil. God wants us to be united as we meet that tide of evil.

When Paul went out to the church in Corinth and Ephesus he had to teach the church unity. Read the first part of the First Epistle to the Corinthians and you will see in the first chapter that he said he did not want to have "divisions" there. We must teach unity as we go out to the ends of the earth.

In Jesus' intercessory prayer, He pleaded "that they all may be one." That unity would convince the world that God had sent Him. A message of unity was to be carried to the ends of the earth. May God help us that we may be unified and that we may work together for the unity of the great church of God. Let us pray together, let us work together, let us be of the same mind, let us be united.

"Press together, press together! In union there is strength and victory; in discord and division there is weakness and defeat. These words have been spoken to me from heaven. As God's ambassador I speak them to you."—Testimonies, Vol. 5, page 488.

God grant that we may know how to fulfil our duty in regard to unity. Let us unite our hands and heart and we will soon see the finishing of God's work. Then we can go home and be with Him throughout eternity. —R. & H.

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HURRIED OUT OF OUR SPIRITUALITY By John W. Osborn

WITH a group of fellow pastoral psychology students I visited a hospital for the mentally ill. A psychiatrist lectured to us on various types of mental diseases, describing the symptoms of each.. Persons representing the various types were inter-viewed before the class. One of them was what medical science calls a catatonic schizophrenic. She was a woman in her late 50's or early 60's. Her countenance was completely expressionless. When the psychiatrist spoke to her she gave no outward evidence of response. In whatever position he would place her arms she would leave them. She ignored everyone around her.

The psychiatrist then made this interesting com-ment: This may seem strange to you, but this patient's mind is running at high speed. Though her body is practically immobile she is thinking with great rapidity.'"

This woman was like a car with its engine racing out of gear. Many Christians are having a similar experience spiritually. Their bodies are racing around in top gear, but their souls have become immobilized, and are merely going along for the ride.

One of the greatest threats we face is to have our spirituality crowded'out by a rapid and noisy life. This is an era in which men seem to care only for speed and activity. The calendar and the clock determine all our actions.

This is evident in our homes. Look in on almost any family in the early morning. Its members stand over the sink, hastily munching a piece of toast and washing it down with some fruit juice, feeding like swallows on the wing. There's a rush for the door. Into the swiftly moving current of humanity each member of the family plunges for another day of hurried activity. This sets the pattern for living throughout the day.

NOT CONDUCIVE TO SPIRITUALITY

Rapid and noisy living is detrimental to spiritual life. Dwelling in a constant clatter is not conducive to deepening spirituality. It drowns the voice of God in the heart. The many conflicting sounds pounding on our eardrums make indistinct the still, small voice. We become spiritually shallow, and in our souls there is a -sense of vacancy.

Someone has observed that we are not 'suffering from theological decay but from a loss of solitude. As a result, we are producing a crop of spiritual neurotics. In homes where the name of Christ should be honoured there, is friction. We become short-tempered and peevish. We are unable to successfully live the religion we profess.

Above the din and tumult of our fussy existence the voice of our Lord extends to us an invitation to "come ye yourselves apart into 'a desert place, and rest a while." Mark 6:31. This is more than an invitation directed at Christ's disciples. In this verse 4

we are given a divine analysis and remedy for our own problem. He points out that we are suffering from the crowd complex. Leisure is being eaten up by activity. His remedy is to rest awhile in a lonely spot. The Master Physician prescribes a rest cure for our souls, a time in which we can recharge our spiritual batteries.

MEDITATION NEEDED

In periodic cessation from labour and retreat to a quiet spot, many obstacles to true communion with God are removed. The art of being alone in medita-tion with God is as important as active service in His vineyard. This has been a vital ingredient in the lives of all the spiritual giants of the past. Note a few of them: Enoch, "distressed by the in-creasing wickedness of the ungodly . . . avoided constant association' with them, and spent much time in solitude, giving himself to meditation, and prayer."—Patriarchs. and Prophets, page 85,

Of David it is said, "His opportunities of con-templation and meditation served to enrich him with that wisdom and piety that made him beloved of God and angels." (Ibid., page 642.) It was the secret of John the Baptist's successful career. "In solitude, by meditation and prayer, he' sought to gird up his soul for the life-work before him."—The Desire of Ages, page 102.

The true meaning of meditation and aloneness with God is frequently misunderstood. It is not idle day-dreaming or the listless reverie of a wandering mind. It is not a new mental exercise—a kind of self-brain washing. It is not the ghostly whisperings of one's subconscious self, where the echoes of one's thoughts are often mistaken for the voice of God. It is simply the art of thinking upon things spiritual. It is bathing our minds in the waters of divine truth. It is a purposeful spiritual act.

A fine example of this is expressed by the servant of the Lord: "It would be well to spend a thoughtful hour each day reviewing the life of Christ from the manger to Calvary. We should take it point by point, and let the imagination vividly grasp each scene, especially the closing ones of His earthly life. By thus contemplating His teachings and suffer-ings, and the infinite sacrifice made by Him for the redemption of the race, we may strengthen our faith, quicken our love, and "become more deeply imbued with the spirit which sustained our Saviour." —Testimonies, Vol. 4, page 374.

NOT EASILY MASTERED

The art of meditation is not easily mastered. At first it is more dreary than delightful. It is difficult for some to engage in it but for a few moments. Those of us who are impatient never travel far along this road. Other matters begin to pluck at our sleeves for attention. Our minds begin to wander.

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Like birds we light upon a morsel of truth and then fly off again to another interest.

Meditation is much like mastication. Little of the true taste is enjoyed when we gulp our food, but when we take time to leisurely chew and thoroughly masticate, we enjoy its full flavour. Not many take time to eat this way.

How can we develop the lost art of meditation? To begin with, it requires a fading from our con-sciousness of the world's hum. "Be still, and know that I am God." Psa. 46:10. The first step is a place of silence and a special time for it. As Jesus said, we must go into a "desert place," away from a thousand noises beating upon our eardrums. Stillness subdues all distractions. It is like medicine to the soul.

It is said that one mother taught her little daughter that ointment is good for bruised flesh, and silence is good for a bruised soul. The ruffled waters of the soul must be stilled before we can feel the Master's feet walking quietly upon them. Whiteh6ad states: "True religion is solitariness, and if you are never solitary you are never religious."

Once you have acquired this stillness, the next step is to begin to think upon some spiritual truth that interests you. It can be one of many things--gratitude to God for His mercies, promises of God that have become personally significant, or a review of the Lord's providential leading. In some way let your mind dwell upon God. "My meditation of Him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord." Psa. 104:34.

Linger long enough, and think upon the Lord and what He means to you and has done for you. It was because Peter and John left the tomb too soon that they missed the fellowship of Jesus. Mary, tarrying there, found her Lord and was greatly com-forted. Because Martha was cumbered with many things, she robbed herself of the fellowship of Christ.

An awareness of God moves self from the centre of our little universe to the circumference. The Lord becomes our centre. It is said of the great mystic, Francis of Assisi, that he found lifelong contem-plation in one simple phrase—"My God and my all." If you want your soul enriched, cease from your

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Prayer is communion with my King, It gives me peace and joy within; When powers of evil would distress, In prayer to Him, I find sweet rest.

Prayer is the opening of the heart To Him who knows my every part; Prayer grants me fellowship with God, And leads me in the path Christ trod.

Prayer calms the raging storms within, When I am burdened down with sin; Prayer brings a stillness to my soul, And His great love to me unfolds.

Prayer means my weaknesses made strong, And in my heart it puts a song; Prayer makes me love my God and King, And to His name His praises sing.

Prayer is Christ's righteousness performed, In spite of sin's tremendous storm; Prayer takes my sinful traits to Him, Reveals the awfulness of sin.

Prayer gives me power to do and say, To testify along life's =way; Prayer lifts me up from this old earth, To God on high, who gave me birth.

Prayer is the life-line of my soul, The power to save from sin so cold; It is the key to heavenliness, The power to gain God's holiness.

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activity enough to spend ample time in passive solitude with Christ.

I once heard a story of a father who left his-fortune to his wastrel son, under one condition. In order for him to qualify for the inheritance he must sit half an hour every day for three months in a bare room. There were to be no pictures, no rugs, no books or papers—nothing but a chair on which he was to sit. He felt that this arrangement was due to imbalance in his father's mind, but he tried it anyway. It gave him time to think, some-thing he hadn't done for many a year. The half hours of reflection took a sober turn, and he came forth from that experience a better and a changed man. The solitude clause in the will had good results.

The art of meditation will greatly enlarge and enrich our spiritual life. It will bring greater vitality to our experience. It will nourish the soul and replenish the wellsprings of life. It will temper the senseless pace at which we move. It will make us less hurried in our dealings with others, and it will create a spirit of calm and peace in our homes.

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It will cause pride to shrivel and humility to grow. The invitation that Christ gave to His disciples

• He also gives to us. Periodically we must get away from the crowd and the hustle and bustle of activity. We must seek a "desert place" where our soul can shut out the noise and clatter of life and can be tuned to the still small voice. We must spend our time there in fellowship with Christ; we must learn to know Him as we could never know Him in life's press. Then we shall find rest for the soul and a saner, more happy way-of life. —R. & H.

THE PASTOR'S SPECIAL BIBLE CLASS

By G. R. Nash Sabbath School Secretary, General Conference

WE are happy to announce that two new Sabbath School Quarterlies are now available for the Pastor's special Bible class. These are for two quarters and are undated. They appear in the same general format as the regular senior lessons. They cover the main points of doctrine. Place your orders through The Stanborough Press Ltd., Watford, Herts. The price is the same as for the senior Quarterly, (U.S. edition) 1/6.

Often the regular Sabbath school lessons have been used for this special class. However, at times these lessons have been too advanced for new interests. Then at other times the lessons were not on suitable topics for visitors. As a result, many of our more aggressive ministers have had to reach out elsewhere for more suitable material. The Sabbath School Department has been requested, on several occasions, to prepare appropriate material to meet this particular need. We are happy to have been able to make this contribution to the work of the ministry.

Many ministers have followed this procedure in the past. In fact, the plan was initiated in the field by successful soul-winning evangelists. 'Where the method has been followed, it has proved a rich blessing to both the sponsoring school and to non-Adventist visitors. It is in full harmony with the following counsel from the servant of the Lord:

"Our ministers are not to spend their time labour-ing for those who have already accepted the truth. With Christ's love burning in their hearts, they are to go forth to win sinners to the Saviour." —Testimonies, Vol. 7, page 19.

Several ministers have baptized from forty to fifty each year as a result of following this programme of evangelism. The new members who come into the church through this class stay in the message. They read the Bible, they study the Sabbath school lessons, they become acquainted with mission fields and their needs through the mission stories each week, and they help to support our world-wide work. They also become regular in attendance at the preaching service.

The pastor's Bible class should be conducted on

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a co-operative basis. The regular Sabbath school members should be encouraged to keep the special class filled with non-Adventist class members and visitors. The pastor can do the teaching, but should express appreciation to the laymen who bring in their friends -and other visitors.

The annual Visitors' Day should serve as a stimulant for the next fifty-one weeks. In other words, it should be a shot of enthusiasm to the regular Sabbath school members to make possible a continuous soul-winning programme.

"The work of God in this earth can never be finished until the men and women comprising our church membership rally to the work, and unite their efforts with those of ministers and church officers."—Gospel Workers, page 352.

The Sabbath school .is a sleeping giant in our midst. It awakens only when the pastor sees in each class an evangelistic unit capable of winning souls or conducting branch Sabbath schools. The Sabbath school will help our ministers greatly to realize baptisms and to evangelize their territory. With all that our busy ministers are asked to do today, they are simply swamped. However, the Sabbath school membership with all of its organiza-tion stands ready at the call of our pastors to serve as an auxiliary agency for soul-winning. As a shrewd steward of manpower for God the pastor

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Pastor H. S. Pearce, 25 St. Johns Road, Watford.

Pastor R. E. Graham, 22 Zulla Road, Mapperley Park, Nottingham

Pastor W. J. Newman, 3 Bristo Place, Edinburgh.

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will recognize in the Sabbath school a tremendous potential as a soul-winning agency.

Ministers, harness the latent energies of your Sabbath school. We are told that:

"In labouring where there are already some in the faith, the ministers should at first seek not so much to convert unbelievers, as to train the churchmembers for acceptable co-operation. . . . When they are prepared to sustain the minister by their prayers and labours, greater success will attend his efforts."—Gospel Workers, page 196.

Let us all join in praying that our Sabbath schools will ever serve the church well, and thus be in-struments under the blessing of God to bring many to a knowledge of their Saviour. Remember always that "the Sabbath school should be one of the greatest instrumentalities, and the most effectual, in bringing souls to Christ."—Counsels on Sabbath School Work, •page 10. (The Ministry, October, 1960.)

ADVENTIST'S MAKE HEADLINE NEWS

IN INDIA

By Pastor P. E. M. Beach Secretary of the Public Relations and Religious Liberty

Departments, South Andhra Mission.

WIDESPREAD publicity over the All-India Radio, Hyderabad, was given to the visit of Pastor Howard B. Weeks, Secretary of the General. Conference Public Relations Department, to the twin cities, Hyderabad and Secunderabad. The Press Trust of India Syndicate Director and representatives of other newspapers ensured that Pastor Weeks' meet-ing with ministers and leading figures in public life at our home was given full coverage on the air in English, Telegu, and Urdu, and in the press in several papers.

A garden party in honour of Pastor Weeks' visit was planned by my wife and me for the afternoon of Wednesday, August 5th. To this garden party came some fifty carefully selected guests from among Government and official circles as well as from the Hyderabad nobility and former ruling classes. Among the honoured guests were the Honourable Minister of Co-operation, Nawab (Sir) Mehdi Nawaz Jung and Begum (Lady) Nawaz Jung. These were old friends of Adventists as they had graciously opened and presided over the Fête and Sale arranged by my wife and me last December in aid of our free clinic for children. They were full of praise for the world-wide work of our missionary programme and Pastor Weeks cemented the bonds of friendship with his charm and winning manner. We have a good friend in this amiable and con-scientious minister.

Another important guest was the Honourable Minister for Religious Endowments and Industries,

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Shri Bhagawantha Rao. This gentleman came straight to the reception following important sessions of the legislature and even cut session in order to meet Pastor Weeks. As the Honourable Minister is very much interested in the Government control of religious trusts it was a most important opportunity to explain to this progressive minister our method of supporting God's work and the great work done by our medical educational uplift programme throughout India and the world, without govern-ment "aid" or control.

Pastor Weeks was also most happy to meet some of the former ministers and leading nobility of the Nizam's time, as well as a number of important and influential families interested in social work from among the Parsee, Moslem, Hindu, and European communities. The Director of Public Relations for the State, an Under-Secretary, and the Director of the Red Cross were among many who met and talked with us on that sunny afternoon.

Though we were already enjoying good public relations with some of the leading figures in the former government and in public life we were anxious to meet many of the present Government who have taken over from H.E.H. The Nizam of Hyderabad. Our knowledge of Arabic, a holy language to the Moslems, made us many friends with the old Hyderabad nobility. Through our friendship with one of the royal princes and his entourage we were able to obtain donations of Rs. 4,000 (£300) fot our Ingathering Fund from H.E.H. The Nizam's Charitable Trust at King Kothi Palace. Through meeting another important noble-man we were offered the lovely house in which we now live at half the normal rent, and it was in this attractive setting on Banjara Hill that we were able to ask so many of the important figures in official and public life to meet with us. We give God the glory for the wonderful response and answered prayers for the success of this meeting. It was His doing and not our own.

Brethren C. N. Abraham from the Division, I. K. Moses, and S. Thomas from the Union, and- I. Subushanam and S. Nagarbushanam from the local field were also present, and it was good that our Indian brethren should have had the opportunity of improving their aquaintance with the leading men of the nation who control the destiny of this State in the field of government.

Already the fruits of Pastor Weeks' visit are seen. The Director of the Government Public Relations Department also residing on Banjara Hill has called on us again informally. Two other ministers have telephoned expressing their regret at not having been present. The Director of the Andhra State. Red Cross has not only assisted our little clinic locally, but has, following meeting Pastor Weeks, informed me that he has dispatched free supplies of antibiotics and blood plasma to our Giffard Memorial Hospital at Nuzvid. This is just the beginning. I am sure that from now on we shall find friends in every department of the government and the results in terms of witnessing to God's last warning message must surely be seen very soon.

Since writing this article it has been announced that our good friend the Honourable Minister for

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Pastor Beach (left) and Elder H. B. Weeks (right) with the Minister of Religious Endowments and Industries.

Co-operation, Nawab Mehdi Nawaz Jung has been appointed the Governor of Gujerat State. His Excellency certainly deserved this honour. Before leaving Hyderabad he assured us that he would continue to foster the interest of our work in. his State. This is especially encouraging in view of our hospital being located in Surat city in that state. Surat Seventh-Day Adventist Hospital is where Dr. Nigel Buxton of England has laboured for so many years. Surely the Lord has means of furthering His work that we know not of. At a time of rising anti-missionary feeling in the Afro-Asian lands it is essential that we develop the best possible public relations with the powers that be. It can mean all the difference between continuance or closure, per-mission or persecution.

May God help us by being friendly ultimately to lead others to "Jesus, our Lord, Redeemer, Friend, and Brother."

CITY EVANGELISM IN THE CAPITAL OF KENYA

By John M. Staples Bible Teacher, Bugema College

THE anomaly of a provincial capital having no more than a dozen baptized members, yet with districts only twenty-five miles away with the second highest membership per capita in the world field, existed in Kenya until the recent effort held in Kisumu by the evangelists-in-training of Bugema Missionary College. As a result of that campaign 228 requested baptism, a fully-equipped meeting place was secured, and an ordained minister was sent to care for the church.

Work was begun by Seventh-Day Adventists in South Nyanza about fifty years ago. The Luo and Kisii people readily responded to the message, and today in this part of Nyanza Province there is a baptized membership of more than 27,000. Though a strong work was thus established in the rural areas,

little was done in the towns. A similar situation exists in many other parts of Africa today. The early workers pioneered in the country before there were many towns, but as the towns grew, the preach-ing of the third angel's message did not correspond-ingly spread to these towns.

The time has now come to concentrate on these heavily populated centres, for in them are to be found the better-educated and more economically stable classes, who will be able to give strong support to the mission programme. If ever mission work is to become self-supporting, churches must be established in the urban areas.

These towns, many of them springing up almost overnight, and in which thousands of, people from almost every tribe are to be found, present a tremendous challenge to the Adventist evangelist. Few of our African workers, however, have been trained to meet the challenge of the city. Thus it was with the dual purpose of giving the student-evangelists practical experience in city evangelism, and of establishing a permanent work in the capital city of Nyanza Province, that this full-scale cam-paign was launched in Kisumu during the recent summer vacation.

Kisumu is at the head of Kavirondo Gulf on Lake Victoria. It is the centre of the Dholuo-speak-ing people. We soon found, however, that among the many thousands who live there, were represen-tatives of almost every tribe in East Africa. The lingua franca of Central Africa, Kiswahili, had to be used to reach these people. The meetings, there-fore, were translated into two languages, which meant hard work for us, but we believe this was the secret of the large and steady attendance.

The disturbances across the border in the Congo and the revival of Mau Mau oath taking in certain parts of Kenya, some not too far from Kisumu, made us somewhat apprehensive- as plans were laid for the meetings. Upon arriving in Kisumu, we found the air charged with political feeling, and a decided anti-Christian attitude on the part of some. Our fears were soon allayed as we met the officials of the city in connection with arrangements for the meetings. These men welcomed us and seemed glad to encourage religious meetings, which they hoped would counteract much of the undesirable spirit so prevalent.

The beautiful new African Social Centre was placed at our disposal. 'This hall, which seats more than 400 people, had been opened by the governor of Kenya, Sir Patrick Renison, just a month before. It is complete with every modern facility.

Threats and insults became the order of the day as the evangelists went from door to door inviting the people to the meetings. Evangelist Zakayo Kusekwa will not easily forget the home in which he met one of the political leaders. As Brother Zakayo explained to the lady of the house the signs of the soon coming of Jesus and appealed to her to give her heart to Him and prepare for His com-ing, the politician, trembling with rage, stood up and told him to be quiet or he would kill him.

Our brother bravely stood his ground and told the other man that if he killed him his blood would

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remain and be a witness against him of the fact that the message of the soon coming of Jesus had been preached to him. Brother Zakayo did not keep quiet but continued to say that if he kept silent the trees and stones would take over and proclaim the message. Finally, the woman stood between the two men, and addressing the politician, said: "If you kill him, I will preach the message." This woman was one of the first to accept the truth.

On the opening night the hall 'was filled to capacity, with several hundred standing outside. On the, second Sunday night 378 persons requested literature. Capacity attendances continued for almost five weeks. Only after the Sabbath truth was presen-ted did the attendance drop slightly. It became evident that many were responding to the call of God to accept the last warning message to the world and to prepare for the coming of Jesus.

One of those whom God has called is Joel Musimyi, the blind telephone operator at the local hospital. Mr. Musimyi is well educated and was trained at the government institute for the blind, where he served as a teacher for three years before moving to Kisumu. He faces a real test on the Sabbath, for a blind man has few job opportunities. He also has another problem; he has two wives. Polygamy is one of the great problems of Africa, and this practice is not confined to the backward

people in the country. It is common among the sophisticated and advanced urbanized people. Some Christian churches permit polygamists to full mem-bership, others have tried to solve the problem by giving them "associate membership" status. Mr. Musimyi needs our prayers.

Large interests sprang up in two villages on the outskirts of Kisumu. One morning during workers' meeting a group from a village on the eastern side came requesting that we study the Bible with them. A profitable morning was spent together, and now Pastor Ephraim Odera, who is the worker in Kisumu, is studying regularly with them.

In a wonderful way the Lord provided a meeting place, fully equipped, for the new believers. The old recreation hall has been rented to us at a reason-able rate, and someone donated twenty-one benches, two cupboards, and other articles of furniture. We were thus able to leave the new believers with an equipped meeting place when we returned to Bugema.

Happy as we are with the large number who have requested baptism, it has also been gratifying to see the spirit of the evangelists-in-training. They have been fired with enthusiasm and are impatiently wait-ing to launch out on their own in different parts of the East African Union. Whatever is done must be done quickly, for time is short. —R. & H.

South England Conference President: Pastor J. H. Bayliss

Office Address: 25 St. Johns Road, Watford

Telephone: Watford 32728

London Dorcas Welfare Federation

THE Winter Meeting of the London Dorcas Wel-fare Federation was held in the New Gallery Chapel on November 27th at 2 p.m. under the chairmanship of Pastor H. S. Pearce. It would have been more encouraging to see a larger attendance, but the feelings of our hearts were expressed in the words of our opening hymn:

Living for Jesus, a life that is true, Striving to please Him in all that I do;

Yielding allegiance, glad hearted and free, This is the pathway of blessing for me.

Sister R. D. Vine led us in prayer, and Pastor Pearce extended a warm welcome to all, reminding us that Christ went about doing good, and how much good there is that still needs to be done!

Dorcas Welfare work is not limited to adults, and it was good to see the children making an early start in home missionary work. David Colledge gave an excellent rendering of the poem, "Oh,

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Pass not By," which was the well-known story of the Good Samaritan.

Mrs. Rose, our president, then introduced and welcomed our guest speaker for this afternoon, Mr. Victor Bennett of the Disc Fellowship, himself a sufferer from multiple sclerosis. His topic was "Friday's Child." He reminded us that our meeting was being held in the heart of a great city in which there are swarming millions of fellow-men. Most of us move in very narrow circles--relatives, families, friends—and beyond them lies a larger circle of acquaintances about whom we care a little, but not very much. Beyond these there lies a great un-known mass of humanity. It is a strange thing, Mr. Bennett said, that we move in such small circles. The commonest problem in such a large city is lone-liness. We are commanded to love all our fellow-men. Where do we begin? Jesus said, "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."

As Mr. Bennett unfolded the story of the Good Samaritan he made a present-day application. In his own experience he had found that people have hung back or gone another way, fearing they might be embarrassed if they came too near and were obliged to ask if they could give any help. Human nature has not changed very much. The Good Samaritan stopped to give help; in fact he rehabilit-ated the unfortunate man. This, then, is the answer to our question, How do we begin to love the great mass of humanity swarming around us? Make a beginning by going to those in need. Mr. Bennett remarked that it makes a difference to our sym-pathies when we know a person and when a person is a stranger to us; if we but knew them we might

have loved them; if we but loved them we might have helped them. Those who would do good must be prepared to do it for the love of God, for the love of humanity, for that strange secret joy which comes in the doing of it.

Mr. Bennett went on to tell of the kind of work in which he is specially interested—the welfare of people with multiple sclerosis. There are 50,000 cases alone in this country, and up to eleven years ago nothing had been done for these people as a group. A man named Mr. F. Whitehead began the Disc Fellowship in Manchester, and Mr. Bennett succeeded him on his death three years ago. It was impossible for members to meet, but Mr. Whitehead bound them together by means of a monthly news-letter. The number of letters Mr. Bennett receives is very numerous, but he considers he gets the greatest blessing of all, for he is continually fortified and inspired with the courage and faith of these sufferers.

Until recently the Fellowship has not been able to do anything materially for the members, but through the London Dorcas Welfare Federation, a liaison has been formed by which many members are benefiting in material needs. The members can feel assured that their needs will be attended to.

In closing, Mr. Bennett quoted "Friday's Child is loving and kind." We may not all have been born on a Friday, but as Christians we can in a real sense become Friday's children.

After a brief interval when refreshments were provided, the findings of the. Nominating Committee held earlier in the day were read and the report was accepted. The churches that were represented were as follows: Wembley, Stanborough Park, Edmonton, Chiswick, Wood Green, Central London, Walthamstow, Holloway, Edgware, and Watford. The following officers were nominated:

President: Mrs. E. Rose. Vice-President: Mrs. R. D. Vine. Secretary Treasurer: Mrs. M. Collis. Federation Centre Leader: Mrs. D. Warden. Federation Centre Assistant Leader: Mrs. D. Daniels. Federation Centre Secretary Treasurer:

Mrs. R. H. Uffindell.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Chairman: Pastor H. S. Pearce, Mrs. E. Rose, Mrs. R. D. Vine, Mrs. D. Warden, Mrs. R. H. Uffindell, Mrs. H. Benwell, Pastor A. E.

-Farrow, Pastor R. Kranz, Pastor-F. J. Wilmshurst, Pastor D. J. Handysides, Pastor J. C. French, Pastor M. C. Murdoch, and Brother B. W. Ball.

Following this report, Miss Elizabeth Vine enter-tained us with a piano solo, Intermezzo in A by Brahms.

Mrs. Rose gave an interesting and encouraging account of the work accomplished by the Federation during 1960, which included clothing sent to Greek, Austrian, and Russian refugees in• this country, and also household equipment through the medium of the Wings of Friendship. Independently we have sent clothing' to the Continent for our brethren in 10

distress, to the Agadir victims, the physically disabled in the L.C.C. area, who also received the produce from the Harvest Festival at the New Gallery. A new avenue of service has been opened up through the Disc Fellowship for sufferers of multiple sclerosis, and many letters of gratitude have been received from those whom we have been able to help. Mrs. Rose expressed the hope that this work would greatly increase in the coming year.

The three outstanding events during the year were:

1. A first-time-ever Dorcas ‘Convention at Milford where Dorcas leaders had a very happy and inspiring time.

2. An afternoon in July listening to Pastor A. A. Esteb from the General Conference.

3. The concert given by the Luton Girl's Choir, when the Federation was able to credit their account with the han&ome sum of £123.

What of 1961? What do we plan to do then if time permits? Mrs. Rose told us that in the past we had dealt with outside organizations already estab-lished in this country, but it is hoped that in the future we can make contacts through our own Divisions. Another concert in March is planned, and further calls for help will come. It was sug-gested that Mrs. Rose's report be circulated Ito all Dorcas leaders so that all churches may know what is being done.

But we never can tell the delights of His love Until all on the altar we lay;

For the favour He shows and the joy He bestows Are for them who will trust and obey.

With the singing of these words and prayer by Pastor Wilmshurst a happy afternoon came to an end. MRS. M. COLLIS.

Investiture at Reading SABBATH, December 3rd, was an important date

for the Reading MVs when Pastor J. Mahon came to hold an Investiture Service for fifteen young people who had successfully passed their MV courses. As one little girl put it, "I'm going to be in-vestigated."

It was interesting to see so many in their different uniforms, Master Guides, Friends, Helpers, and Busy Bees. Beside the twenty-five young people present we had a good attendance of adults who enjoyed the programme presented, especially the juniors singing their choruses, "The King's Own Trumpet" and "How did Moses Cross the Red Sea?"

Pastor Mahon's "Sport Report" was how a South African young lady refused the honour of represent-ing her country in international cricket because it meant playing on Sabbath. She is a Seventh-Day Adventist we can be proud of.

We wish to record our appreciation of the interest being shown by the MV leaders for the boys and girls in the church. We cannot afford to lose one of

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these dear children. Brother and Sister Lethbridge are doing a good work in their home at Tilehurst where a group of six non-Adventist boys and girls meet regularly for a "Branch" Pathfinders' Club.

E. ETCHELLS.

Toy Service at Wood Green

ON Sabbath, December 10th, members of the Wood Green church met to hold their annual toy service. The Mayor, Mr. Buckby, was present, but the Mayoress was unable to attend owing to a chill, so her husband accepted a,bouquet for her which was presented by Lorraine Butcher. Also in the congregation were Alderman Mrs. Bolster, and Mr. Dear, the district Welfare Officer.

Brother Brian Ball, our minister gave the address, in which he emphasized that we have a more sure Word of prophecy to which we do well to take heed.

At the close of the service the Mayor accepted the gifts on behalf of the children and was agreeably surprised at the number of toys displayed. He assured us that the toys would be greatly appreciated by the little ones who would receive them, as they did last year.

On looking at the colourful display one was reminded of the words of Jesus, "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these {little ones], ye have done it unto Me."

What joy we would have, if in like manner, we could so give ourselves to our Lord, that we might now experience the perfect peace in our hearts which He is so willing to bestow on us.

I. GEORGE, Church Clerk.

Literature Rally at Southampton

THE work of God will not be finished so much by the preaching of the minister as by the colporteur evangelist, who has the opportunity to sow beside all waters—that is what we are told by the messenger of the Lord.

This we 'think was made clear at the Literature Rally held in our church on Sabbath, December 10th, by our guest speakers, Pastor W. L. Emmerson, one of our editors, and Brother Alec Freeman, Publishing Department Secretary for the South England Conference.

It was a full day for our visitors who, in spite of their long journey, were at Southampton in time for Sabbath school, and Brother Freeman led us into some extremely helpful thoughts concerning the manner and purpose of Christ's coming.

Pastor Emmerson in the eleven o'clock service spoke of the Lord's promise to "Build Zion" with "living stones," and how the circulation of our books and magazines is contributing to this divine end.

Special mention should be made here of Brother R. Swain of Stanborough Park and his accompanist,

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Miss Gillian Keough, who contributed greatly to the morning service, and to the other services of the day through the ministry of song.

The afternoon service continued the theme of the mir@ry of the printed page, and the elder of the church was able to support the messages of the two guest speakers from his lengthy experience in the work of Literature Evangelism.

In the evening, several films were shown which further underlined the messages of the day.

In response to the appeals that were made for co-operation in this soul-winning work, an en-thusiastic group of young people joined Brother Freeman on Sunday morning, some having their first experience in literature ministry. We are sure it will not be the last. F. J. KINMAN.

North England Conference President: Pastor E. H. Foster

22 •Zulla Road. Mapperley Park, Nottingham Telephone: Nottingham 66312

York Dorcas Sale

THURSDAY, November 17th, was a memorable day for our Dorcas society. It Was the day of our Annual Dorcas Welfare Sale and the rain just poured down; we could hardly have had it worse. Nevertheless we had much to be thankful for as a very willing band of helpers arrived to assist us.

A hall had been hired in the city centre and soon our helpers were busy setting up the stalls. Plenty of bread, tea-cakes, fancy cakes, vegetarian patties, and sandwiches, etc. were for sale on the refreshment anclvcake stalls. There were also many new goods such as aprons, pyjamas, knitted garments, and children's woolly toys for sale, as well as good quality second-hand goods. A very popular line also was provided in the jars of home-made jams, marmalades, and chutney. In addition to members, many of their friends assisted in both the provision and the selling of the goods.

One of the city's welfare officers, Mr. Jackson, kindly came along to open the sale, and introduced by our local minister, he spoke of the good work already done by the local Adventist welfare group, and encouraged the many folk present at the open-ing to support our sale liberally. Many people who had attended our previous sales came along and said that they had been watching the evening papers for an announcement of the sale. Several ladies said, "There is one thing, we can always be sure of value for our money." Our Dorcas Welfare work is now becoming quite well known.

God was very good to us and in spite of the heavy rain which continued all day, we found that after only two hours of selling we had very little of the goods left and had raised the sum of £36. 10s. Since the day of the sale a few more things have been disposed of, and the total realized has been raised

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The Colosseum.

The Torre Pellice Valley.

The Wall of the Reformation.

THE MISSIONARY VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES

A GRAND 1961 CONTINENTAL TOUR 2,500 Miles

ROME T0 see the Catacombs where early Christians

concealed themselves in times of persecution. To see the Colosseum where early Christian martyrs bravely died for their faith. To see the ancient ruins of the city well known to the apostle Paul.

PIEDMONT T0 visit where noble Waldensians struggled

valiantly to maintain the purity of the early faith. To visit the "Church of the Rock," their secret hiding place above the Via Angrogna. To visit the Waldensian school and museum to see the relics of the age of martyrdom.

GENEVA T 0 view the Wall of the Reformation com-

memorating the champions of the faith. To view the churches and meeting places of Farel, Calvin, Beza, and Knox. To view the Reformation Museum (and a con-ducted tour of the United Nations Organization Buildings.)

ADD to this the thrill of knowing Europe—five countries—four capitals—the Italian

Riviera, Pisa's leaning tower, Florence, Genoa, Milan, and Turin—the Italian lakes, Lucerne, Lugano, Como, St. Bernard's Pass, Chamonix and Mt. Blanc (highest in Europe). Again add to this the joy of fellowship with Adventist believers in Rome and Paris—Too good to be true? Certainly not!! Combine all this with luxi-coach comfort in travel and hotel accommodation throughout, this is the holiday the MV Depart-

ment has arranged for you at a cost of Thirty-six and a Half Guineas—(which is half of the normal charge for a tour of this magnitude). Dates—July 2nd-16th. The opportunity of a lifetime. Write immediately for full details and application form to : Pastor B. F. Kinman, B.U.C. Office, Stan-borough Park, Watford, Herts.; Pastor K. H. Gammon, 22 Zulla Road, Mapperley Park, Nott-ingham; Pastor J. Mahon, 25 St. John's Road, Watford, Herts.; Pastor H. Parkin, 3 Bristo Place, Edinburgh, 1.

to £40, which money will go to further the work of our Dorcas society here in York.

Already since the day of the sale, parcels and gifts to the value of £14 have,been distributed and thirty-six people have been helped by the work of our Dorcas group. We hope that our Dorcas Welfare, society and work here in York may continue to grow in size and in effective influence.

IRENE CLOUGHTON, Secretary.

Youth Rally at Leicester THE physical and spiritual warmth of the Leicester

church provided a welcome greeting for the young people of the Midlands Who braved snow, rain, and fog to attend this Youth Rally organized by our Conference Youth Leader, Pastor K. H. Gam-mon, on- Sabbath, December 10th. It is not often that "standing room only" is the order of the day, but it was so at this rally despite the hiring of fifty extra chairs.

There was nothing cold or befogged about the direct and soul-searching sermon delivered by the president, 'Pastor E. H. Foster. We were left in no doubt at all that a complacent attitude in our young people now 'will affect the, well-being of the church in' the future. We must be "Youth that wait for their :God," fighting sin and never neglecting the call and 'claims of God. Adventist youth should 'not be content to be merely good, but should always seek the best, and be the "best.

From Pastor Gammon's inspiring lesson study in the morning Sabbath school, throughout the 'day to Pastor W. H. Frazer's forthright and challenging Gospel appeal, we were impressed with the great theme of the day, "Prepare for the Lord's soon coming." Nor far from the kingdom—is not near enough. We must be ready, waiting, and working for the soon appearing. "Blessed are' those servants whom the Lord when He cometh shall find watch-ing."

A popular devotional item in these quarterly rallies has been the beautiful music. This rally was no exception. The Birmingham Crusade Choir, under its capable conductor, Ernest Kendall, sang a number of choral works ranging from the rousing, "Go Forth with God," to a completely new arrangement of the ever-popular, "Silent Night." Also the Leicester Male quartet and the four soloists with their well prepared and presented items enhanced the music of the day.

As the Leicester church does not have adequate facilities for such a group to gather for a' social, a larger hall was hired for the evening programme. Even then, so many stayed by the whole day's activity that no more• than bare minimum of floor space was left for the playing of games. However, the cordiality and spirit of fellowship that prevailed made a fitting end to a wonderful day.

For the one or two who lacked pencils and did not take down Pastor Gammon's 'recipe for real happiness here it is again: Messages to Young People, page 210, par. 3.

DAVID KENDALL.

What-I-he College Means to Our Young Men Spiritually

THE most important qualification for entering the Lord's work is 'an experimental knowledge of a personal Saviour. Nothing can substitute for a Spirit-filled life and no inner power is stronger than purity of life. The following testimonies from our young • men, who are in training at the College, are there- fore very significant.

Patrick Boyle is our only student from. Eire. Mr. Boyle is a married man with two children and has just commenced studying for the B.A. Course. He says:

"It is a wonderful place with the right spiritual outlook. It has been a great help to, me, by causing me to see more clearly the need of giving everything to God's service, 'and the preaching services and chapel talks are precious hours of sweet blessing. The association with other young Seventh-Day Adventists from othei 'countries helps me to want to imitate their good example."

Colin Morris from Bristol is also a married man with two children and he has but recently accepted the truth. It .is his desire td enter the ministry and so he is pursuing the B.A. Course studies:

"The Christlike spirit of the faculty and the Christian fellowship of the students must have a strengthening effect upon all who join the Newbold College family. This atmosphere certainly lifts me up. I feel the unity of purpose very strongly' as' we dedicate our lives to the Lord in our worships and in our prayer band early on Sabbath morning. Most of ,all I have the joy of knowing I am where Christ wants me to be and doing what He wants me to do, and I expect here in this atmosphere the wonderful outpouring of His Spirit which He has promised. I only wish I had come sooner."

Malcolm Pedlar is a Scot whose home church is in Edinburgh. He has come to Newbold for one year, but maybe he will decide to lengthen his stay. However, he bears the following personal testimony:

"Newbold means a great deal to me spiritually, For thirteen years I have been at an outside school and I am sorry to say I neglected the study of the Bible because of my other studies. However, here at Newbold I am now learning more of the Bible and of God."

Alan Conroy of the Bournemouth church is in his third year at Newbold and taking second year studies in the B.A. Course:

"It islrom the spiritual standpoint that the College has been of the greatest value to me. I feel that the standard that is upheld in this College is what

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"The College has been to me a very real spiritual experience, one that I would not have missed. From the religious aspect the spiritual gain and instruction is second to none."

Geoffrey Railings and his wife, who come from Worcester, are both first-year students at Newbold. Mr. Railings has his mind set on ministerial work and has therefore commenced his studies leading to the B.A. degree:

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lives of real Christians and in the affairs of the church, and that this College exists as a result of such guidance. Here are members of the faculty and of the student body who show by their lives and words that they are consecrated to the Lord. This College means to me an opportunity to develop spiritually and to expect great privileges and respon-sibilities from the Father."

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Wedding Bells WELCH-MAYNARD.--It was a hap-

py occasion on November 6, 1960, at Camp Hill church, Birmingham, when the marriage was solemnized between Miss Carmita Maynard, and Mr. Vernon Welch. The bride looked very happy as she entered the church on the arm of her stepfather, Mr. E. Alleyne. She was attended by six bridesmaids of whom the chief was the bride's sister, dressed in blue nylon. The other bridesmaids added a colour-ful warmth to the grey November afternoon. The best man was the groom's brother, Oswald Welch. Pastor B. A. Walton from York conducted the ceremony,. and Mr. C. Hill was at the organ.

As the newly married couple left the church, we wished them every happiness in their future life together. A. C. COLES,

Press Secretary.

BROWN-SIMON.—It is pleasing to report the first wedding to be solemnized in the Leicester church since its dedication a year ago. It took place on Sabbath after-

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noon, December 24, 1960, between Leroy Augustus Silvanus Brown and Olive Marina Ulinis Simon, before a representative congre-gation of members and friends. The officiating minister. was Pastor W. H. Frazer. Both bride and bridegroom have transferred their fellowship to us from the Antigua island branch of the world-wide Adventist family. The Leicester churchmembers say a fervent Amen to the prayer offered by the pastor for their future domestic happiness a n d service for the church. J. H. PARKIN,

Press Secretary.

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Sunset Calendar Reproduced from the Nautical Almanac

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BRITISH ADVENT MESSENGER Vol. 66. No. 1 January 6, 1961

Published fortnightly on Fridays for the British Union Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists by The Stanborough

Press Ltd., Watford, Herts. EDITOR: W. L. EMMERSON

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