p. 21 | Review and Herald, Vol. 92, No. 48. (9/30/1915)

Earlier text: The West Virginia Camp Meeting

Reflecting Your Views

By Editor

IT is the policy of the Signs of the Times Magazine to adhere to the generally accepted views held by our people, in everything that enters into its columns. This can truly be said regarding the November number, which has just come from the press.

Notwithstanding our belief that this last issue is better than usual, we prefer that you get a copy, read it, and then render your judgment on the matter. Your opinion is what counts most, and we think it will coincide with ours.

It will pay you to dismiss other things from your mind for the moment, and give thought to the following outline of the November contents:—

Christianity and the War; The Final World Crisis; An Eternal Hell? Christ’s Example in Sabbath Keeping; The Menace of War; World-Wide Peace Is Certain; Dynamiting at the Rock of Ages; The Battle of Armageddon; The European War — Appalling Destruction of Humanity.

The message contained in the November Signs Magazine is too important to withhold from your neighbors. May we not count on your help in reaching them? Don’t delay, but today send an order to your tract society for a supply — 25, 50, or 100. 5 to 40 copies, 5 cents each; 50 or more, 4 cents each.

The Father's Hand

“SINCE thy Father's hand sustains thee, Peaceful be. When a chastening hand restrains thee, It is he. Know his love is full completeness, Feel the measure of thy weakness; If he wound thy spirit sore, Trust him more.”

Arizona Conference Corporation Legal Meeting

By J. Ernest Bond

ACCORDING to adjournment, the next meeting of the Arizona Conference Corporation will be held at Phoenix, Ariz., Monday, Oct. 11, 1915, at 10 A. M., for the transaction of such business as may come before the meeting. J. ERNEST BOND, President.

Arizona Conference S. D. A. Annual Meeting

By J. Ernest Bond; Claude Conard

THE fourteenth annual session of the Arizona Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in Phoenix, Ariz., Oct. 7–17, 1915, to transact any business pertaining to the work in the field. The first business meeting will convene at 9 A. M., Friday, October 8.

J. Ernest Bond, President;

Claude Conard, Secretary.

Western New York Conference

By H. C. Hartwell; J. H. Weaks

THE ninth annual session of the Western New York Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Rochester, N. Y., at the new Memorial Church, 60 Grand Avenue, October 5–10, for the election of officers for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the delegates. Each organized church is entitled to one delegate for the organization and one additional delegate for each ten members. The first meeting of the session will be called promptly at three o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 5, 1915.

H. C. HARTWELL, President; J. H. WEAKS, Secretary.

Western New York Conference Association

THE annual session of the Western New York Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the ninth annual session of the Western New York Conference at Rochester, N. Y., in the new Memorial Church, 60 Grand Avenue. The first legal meeting will be called at 5 P. M. Thursday, Oct. 7, 1915. All regularly accredited delegates to the conference compose the constituency of the association.

H. C. HARTWELL, President; F. H. HICKS, Clerk.

The Boulder-Colorado Sanitarium Training School for Medical Missionary Nurses

OUR next nurses’ class will begin Jan. 1, 1916, and young men and women who desire a thorough missionary training for nurses will find an excellent opportunity to receive such training here.

We desire to keep the educational standard as high as possible, and will not consider applicants who have not completed at least the ninth grade. Capable young men are especially needed.

Write for our new nurses’ calendar. Address Superintendent of Nurses’ Training School, Boulder-Colorado Sanitarium, Boulder, Colo.

Important!

WE can accept a few more young people into the fall nurses' class of the Glendale Sanitarium, which began Sept. 1, 1915.

We shall be glad to hear from earnest, consecrated young people who feel a call to service. Opportunities are offered for thorough theoretical and practical training.

Address, Glendale Sanitarium, Glendale, Cal.

Publishing Department

N. Z. TOWN — General Secretary

W. W. EASTMAN — N. Am. Div. Secretary

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Camp Meetings

PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE

Arizona ........................ Oct. 7-17

SOUTHEASTERN UNION CONFERENCE

Florida, St. Petersburg... Sept. 30 to Oct. 10

The New “Gospel Workers”

This book, from the pen of Mrs. E. G. White, is just from the press, and is full of the most helpful and timely instructions, not only for regularly employed conference laborers, but for every Seventh-day Adventist; for each member is to have some part in the closing work, and the study of this book will be especially helpful in enabling one to labor to the best advantage and most successfully.

The book is divided into twelve sections, and each section is subdivided with appropriate headings, as follows:—

SECTION I

Called With a Holy Calling

In Christ’s Stead—The Sacredness of the Work—The Field Is the World—The Minister’s Responsibility—The Outlook.

SECTION II

Ministers of Righteousness

Christ Our Example—Christ as a Teacher—A Lesson for Our Time—Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles.

SECTION III

The Needed Preparation

Young Men in the Ministry—The Youth to Be Burden-Bearers—Education for Missionary Work—Young Men as Missionaries—Voice Training for Workers—“Study to Show Thyself Approved”—Canvassing as an Education for the Ministry—Bible Study Necessary to Efficiency—Young Ministers to Labor With Older Ministers—The Young Minister.

SECTION IV

Qualifications

Consecration—Tactfulness—The Grace of Courtesy—Propriety of Deportment—The Social Relations—Decision and Promptness—Gathering the Fruit—A Dream—Essentials to Service.

SECTION V

The Minister in the Pulpit

“Preach the Word”—Breaking the Bread of Life to Souls—Preaching Christ—Righteousness by Faith—Counsel to an Evangelist—Practical Suggestions—Carefulness in Manners and Dress—Public Prayer.

SECTION VI

The Under-Shepherd

The Good Shepherd—Personal Ministry—The Shepherd’s Work—Bible Readings With Families—The Value of Individual Effort—A Division of Labor—The Minister’s Wife—The Minister in His Home—“Feed My Lambs”—Prayer for the Sick—Teaching the People to Be Liberal—The Support of the Gospel—The Influence of Diet Upon Health—Ministers to Teach Health Reform—How to Present the Principles of Health Reform—The Minister and Manual Work—Our Duty to Preserve Health—Danger From Overwork.

SECTION VII

Helps in Gospel Work

Bible Study—Secret Prayer—Faith—Courage—How God Trains His Workers—Take Time to Talk With God—Our Greatest Need.

Self-Examination—Self-Improvement—The Holy Spirit—Development and Service.

SECTION VIII

Dangers

The Danger of Rejecting Light—A Warning Against False Teaching—Sound Doctrine—Fanaticism—Self-Confidence—Words of Caution—No Respect of Persons With God—Seclusion—Ministers and Commercial Business.

SECTION IX

Methods

Labor in the Cities—Counsel Regarding the Work in Cities—Medical Missionary Work in Cities—The City Mission Training School—Thoroughness—Meeting Opposition—Discussions Not to Be Sought—Defective Methods—The Temperance Work—Religious Liberty—Our Attitude in Regard to Politics—Work for the Jews—Importance of the Camp Meeting—Less Preaching, More Teaching—Sowing and Reaping.

SECTION X

Conference Responsibilities

Conference Presidents—Ministers and Business Matters—Care for Workers—Houses of Worship—Examination for the Ministry—Ordination—Business Meetings—Proper Remuneration for Ministers—A Wise Distribution of Means—Economy in Mission Work—The Regions Beyond.

SECTION XI

In Relation With One Another

In Contact With Others—Varied Gifts—Unity in Diversity—The Spirit of Independence—Consideration for Those Struggling With Difficulties—“Consider One Another”—Church Discipline.

SECTION XII

Closing Words

Power for Service—The Reward of Service.

This book is printed on an excellent quality of thin paper, thus making it convenient to handle or carry; and is bound in two styles: full cloth, $1.00; flexible leather, $1.50.

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The Harvest Ingathering

By T. H. Evans

OUR Harvest Ingathering campaign begins October 1. Everywhere our people are looking forward to it with great expectation, and we have every reason to believe that this ingathering will exceed that of any previous year. Already the orders for the Signs of the Times Ingathering number exceed last year's, for the same time, by one hundred thousand copies. The publishers believe that the circulation will reach one million copies. It surely is a beautiful number, both in design and workmanship, and instructive in its contents.

Our goal is not to be in the number of copies we can circulate, but in the amount collected for missions. For some years the goal has stood at $100,000, and it does seem as if that is not too large for 75,000 believers. With every person doing his share, it would mean only $1.33 1-3 a member. But, of course, there are some who will not do their part, and so others have to make up what is lacking because of those who do not or cannot work. However, it seems as if we ought to reach at least the $100,000 goal this year without one dollar of shortage. Whether we shall do this or not will depend upon our faith and zeal and the service we render in this Harvest Ingathering campaign.

There are many reasons why this ingathering for missions should exceed any in preceding years. We are living in a time of unprecedented prosperity, as far as the North American Division Conference is concerned. The blessing of God has been upon our nation in a most marked manner. Throughout the country the crops harvested are greater than we have ever known. According to statistical reports, the year 1915 has set the crop records in the United States above last year's production. Prices continue unusually high; and in both city and rural communities it seems almost impossible to secure enough help to carry on the projected work. Prospects indicate that still greater demands will be made upon the American farmers for food and upon the manufacturers for their productions. Our national prosperity seems to be unequaled in the history of nations.

The growth and prosperity of God's work are equally encouraging. From distant lands—from Africa, in its more than midnight darkness; from Asia, with its teeming millions of poor heathen; from South America and the islands of the sea; and even from war-stricken and blood-drenched Europe, every report received speaks of an encouraging condition in regard to the tithe, offerings, and baptisms. New outstations have been opened in many of our mission fields. The schools seem to be crowded with students; the publishing houses are being taxed to the utmost to print the truths of the third angel's message, and everything indicates prosperity, growth, and progress.

Never before in the history of our work have we had such calls for men and means as at the present time. Many of our mission fields must be greatly reinforced with new workers. More and better accommodations must be provided in some of the great centers in heathen lands; more schools are needed to educate the children of those who are accepting the truth; and printing facilities must be considerably increased.

Some of the conferences are far behind on the Twenty-cent-a-week Fund. It will require great perseverance to raise the twenty cents a week in these conferences, which have allowed themselves to get behind during the first part of the year. Such conferences should rally their forces during this campaign, and endeavor greatly to increase their Harvest Ingathering fund over that of last year. Many of the conferences are already having their churches and individual members set a definite goal toward which to work. Where this is done, the results are most encouraging, and it is not found impossible or difficult to go far beyond the results obtained when no definite goal has been set. We should be glad if this ingathering would help every conference to make up its full twenty cents a week.

I believe that we should bring this work to the Lord in prayer. God has promised that the riches of the Gentiles shall flow into his cause. Therefore, it is our privilege to make our wants known to him, and to ask his blessing and guidance in this campaign. We have every reason to expect God to do great things for his people at this time. By making a united effort, we certainly can pass the $100,000 mark, the goal for the North American Division Conference for 1915. To this end let us all work and pray.

T. H. EVANS. President N. Am. Division Conf.

Brother Ingle Visits Washington

WE have been glad to greet in Washington Brother Arthur N. Ingle, of South Africa, who has been spending a few days with friends in Takoma Park. Brother Ingle has been visiting America on business, and sails soon on the return journey to South Africa.

Loss of a Babe in Persia

By word that comes from Holland we learn with sadness that Brother and Sister F. F. Oster, of Persia, have suffered the loss of their little babe. Isolated as they are in one of the remote mission fields, our brother and sister may know that they have the sympathy and prayers of the believers in their affliction.

Red Cross Relief in Mexico City

IN a letter from Prof. G. W. Caviness, under date of September 7, news comes of the safety of all the workers at Mexico City. They have undertaken work to aid the American Red Cross. One American brother has given over his canning factory for the making of the soup which is dispensed at a station in front of our printing office. Six hundred and fifty needy persons were fed the first day.

Literature Brings Evangelistic Calls

A LINE from Elder W. S. Hyatt, of the Natal-Transvaal Conference, reveals that, as the result of scattering literature, calls are coming in for evangelistic effort in that part of South Africa. He says: “I never heard of so many interested persons as now. The paper work is having a wonderful effect where it is being carried on. One letter from a stranger called down blessings upon the head of whoever was sending him the Dutch paper.”

In Memoriam

IN response to a demand for the report of the funeral services of Mrs. Ellen G. White, recently printed in the REVIEW, it has been reprinted in pamphlet form, and is now ready for distribution. In addition to an illustrated account of the services, “In Memoriam” contains photographic reproductions of Mrs. White, Elder James White, and other pioneer workers associated with them in the early days of the Adventist cause. Thirty-two pages; price, ten cents.

Washington Missionary College Opens

WASHINGTON MISSIONARY COLLEGE has opened with a very large attendance. The dormitories are crowded, and it has been necessary to pitch five tents for the accommodation of students while the building which has been leased from the Sanitarium, is being remodeled as a dormitory. The enrollment the first week reached two hundred. The interest of the young people is being turned toward foreign missions at the very first of the year by a series of talks and stereopticon lectures given by Elder A. G. Daniells.

Red Cross Aid in Europe

The American Red Cross doctors and nurses, according to a recent announcement, will be withdrawn from the European battle fields October 1, because of lack of funds to maintain them longer at their stations. It is possible that the two units in Belgium, where the greatest need exists, will be continued, but the other fourteen detachments will return to the United States. The Serbian Sanitary Commission, and other work supported by special contribution, will go on as long as those contributions are available; but the general fund collected in the United States, amounting to $1,500,000, will be exhausted on October 1. The report shows that the Red Cross has sent into the war zone almost 1,000,000 pounds of cotton for the hospitals, 882,000 yards of surgical gauze, 65,000 yards of crinoline, 727,000 assorted bandages, 35,000 yards of adhesive plaster, 9,240 stretchers, 10,267 blankets, and 19 motor ambulances for the Red Cross personnel. Thousands of doses of medicine and other medical supplies were used in addition to the supplies mentioned above. There were four army field hospital outfits, fifty army hospital tents, and thirty field medical tents.