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COLORADO. KANSAS. MISSOURI. NEBRASKA AND WYOMING CONFERENCES AND CENTRAL STATES MISSION |
VOLUME XVI COLLEGE VIEW, LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, DECEMBER 16, 1947 NUMBER 49
Keeping Abreast With The Message In Answer to Their Prayers
We are sure that the many hundreds of
C. E. PALMER recipients of the food parcels which are
Elder W. H. Branson, vice-president of many items of interest covered by our being sent to Europe through the Loma
the General Conference, writing to our church paper. Linda Food Company want us to thank
believers everywhere said, "The Review By entering your new or renewal sub- those of our people in the Central Union
is not particularly intended for those out- scription now you will be assured of the Conference who have made these food
side our ranks, but is especially for those good things planned for Review readers gifts to them possible. Many of you will
of 'the household of faith.' It is as our church paper finds its way into be hearing directly from those you have
our church paper. Through it our leaders your home every week during the coming helped. In every instance the name and
speak to our people. Often its columns year. For a limited time only the Review address of the donor is given with the
carry a review of the great cardinal doc- has been reduced from $3.75 to $3.25, parcel.
trines that make us a separate and pe- the BIG FOUR from $4.95 to $4.65, and Perhaps it is not necessary for us to
culiar people. Many times warnings are the FAMILY GROUP from $8.80 to repeat the gratitudes and also the con-
uttered that save our people from pitfalls $8.20. Regardless of when your subscrip- tinued needs of our brethren in this hour
prepared for us by the enemy. Reports tion expires, place your order now with of trial, but those who have given that
of the progress of our work in all the the church missionary secretary or your the lives of others might be sustained will
earth are a feature of almost every issue." Book and Bible House so as to receive be interested in word from those that
He recognized that the best antidote for the benefit of the reduced prices. Your have already been helped. They write:
the sort of spiritual anesthesia that is subscription will be extended from the
"If our dear brethren and sisters would
likely to afflict church members is to keep present expiration date.
abreast of the one hopeful development C. E. PALMER not have helped us so much in such man-
in our sorry world—the rapid spread of ner, many of us would not be counted
the third angel's message. any more among the living."
Are you inspired by the occasional re- Annual Colporteur Training "You should see our people with tears
ports brought to your church or camp School in their eyes thanking God for this most
meeting by returned missionaries? Mis- All of the colporteur evangelists in the appreciated help. What these gifts mean
sionary reports published in the Review entire Central Union will attend the col- for us, we cannot describe—since this
will bring you the same inspiration every porteur evangelists' training institute at help the cases of death have gone down."
week. Do you long to know of soul- Platte Valley Academy, Shelton, Ne- Truly the response from our people has
winning fruitage in the homeland? Every braska, from December 29 through Janu- been most gratifying. We want especially
week the Review brings you news items ary 3. to thank the Dorcas societies, the children
concerning evangelism in North America. Not only those who have canvassed for in our church schools, and all others who
Would you like to know what success the years, but also those who have recently are making possible the shipment of these
colporteurs are having in the distribution begun, and many who are to start their much needed food parcels. The Loma
of the printed page? The Review will tell work immediately at the close of the Linda Food Company will continue the
you of the prosperity of this important meetings, will attend. shipment of these parcels through the
phase of the work. Would you like a ser- In the past this has proved to be a winter months, and any who have not yet
mon every week in addition to the one wonderful spiritual feast, a school of had a part in this endeavor will want to
you hear at church on Sabbath? You will practical training in gospel sales effi- assist now when the need continues to be
find one or more in every issue of the ciency, and a refreshing inspiration to so great. An 11-pound parcel can be sent
Review. Would you like to improve your more enjoyable living. for $5 and a 22-pound parcel for $10.
understanding of the Scriptures? Every If you are thinking about canvassing,
issue of the Review contains one or more All of our efforts are amply repaid
or if you would like to discuss the work,
Bible studies. Are you interested in the be sure to phone, wire, or write the pub- when words such as these come to us:
spread of the third angel's message by lishing department secretary of your con- "You should see our happy faces when
means of the radio? Would you like to ference today. Maybe you, too, will enjoy we unpack these parcels. We have strong
know how our schools are meeting the the blessings of this grand training course. hope that Jesus will come soon. Then He
challenge of a greatly enlarged training If you are invited by the conference, your
program for Seventh-day Adventist will tell you what good you have done
transportation, board, room, and training
youth? Does our medical missionary work are free. But act TODAY! to the lowliest."
thrill you? These are only a few of the C. G. CROSS WERNER E. CARLSON
CENTRAL UNION REAPER
Why a Seventh-day
Adventist Medical College
In spite of one of the highest tuition
rates in the United States, medical stu-
PRICE CHANGES . . .
on Periodicals
dents at the Seventh-day Adventists'
medical college pay less than half of their
training cost; the Seventh-day Adventist
denomination pays the rest. Why?
The College of Medical Evangelists NOW— Until December 31 January 1, 1948
was founded to make more effective the
ministry of Seventh-day Adventists. Christ Review $3.25 Review .......... .$3.75
approached the spiritual needs of His
people by healing their diseases, and the
Big Four .......... 4.63 Big Three ......... 5.00
church today believes that mankind will
(Review, Life and Health, (Review, Liberty,
be more receptive to its message if it is Liberty, Present Truth) Life and Health)
accompanied by a strong, Christian medi-
cal work.
Family Group. ...... 8.20 Family Group ...... 8.05
The aim of the College of Medical
(Big Four, Instructor, (Big Three, Worker,
Evangelists is to train doctors, nurses, and Instructor)
Worker, Gazette)
medical technicians who will exemplify
the Christian life before their patients.
Life and Health Life and Health
Some graduates enter denominational
work directly, staffing sanitariums and ToS.D.A.'s. ...... 1.00 ToS.D.A.'s. ...... 1.50
hospitals all over the world. Others ad- 1 year retail...... 1.75 1 year retail ..... 2.75
vance the church's work by living a
Christian life and ministering to the needs
of their communities in private practice.
ORDER AT ONCE FROM YOUR
JERRY L. PETTJS
General Manager
Alumni Association
BOOK AND BIBLE HOUSE
What Does She Mean by
Uniform?
"Well, come home with me and I will
"And now, boys and girls, tomorrow is
Wednesday and Wednesday means
show you mine." Central Union Reaper
"Do the girls have one, too?" Official Organ of the Central Union Conference
J.M.V. day," Miss Vera Jones, church
school teacher, contin- "Sure, my sister likes hers very much. of Seventh-day Adventists
ued. "It is our plan this She looks good in it, too. You'd better
year to make this an get one tonight, Jerry, so you can come Editor ..... Martha Helen Huffines
outstanding day in the to school dressed like the rest of us to- Managing Editor ..... W. B. Mohr
week. Many of you morrow."
have your J.M.V. uni- Full particulars concerning M.V. uni- Subscription price, 50 cents a year.
forms, and we want you forms can be obtained from your church All checks and money orders should be made
payable to the CENTRAL UNION REAPER.
to wear them. Last school or academy teacher, or from your Both old and new addresses should be given
week we had 50 per conference M.V. secretary, or from the when a change is requested. Zone numbers
should be included for all zoned cities.
cent of our members in Department of Purchase and Supply, \l\ copy for publication should reach the
uniform. Our goal is 100 M.V. Section, 6840 Eastern Avenue, REAPER office by WEDNESDAY preceding the
date of publication.
per cent." N.W., Washington 12, D.C. A special of- Published weekly (fifty issues a year) by the
"What does she mean fer, good till January 1, 1948, is now Central Union Conference at College View Sta-
tion, Lincoln 6, Nebr.
by uniforms?" asked available. Entered as second class matter, June 6, 1911,
Jerry, as he walked at the post office at Lincoln, Nebr., under the
Act of Congress of March 8, 1870.
down the sidewalk with Jim. Accepted for mailing at special rate of Octo-
"It's the regular J.M.V. uniform, Jerry Sunset Table ber 8, 1917, authorized August 20, 1920.
—forest green shirt, slacks, overseas cap, CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE DIRECTORY
Friday Dec. 19 Dec. 26
green belt, black tie, and emblems which Office - 4547 Calvert St., Lincoln 6, Nebraska
indicate our M.V. organization and the Colorado, Denver 4:37 4:41 Telephone 4-2313
M.V. class of which we are members." Kansas, Topeka 5:03 5:07 President ...... M. V. Campbell
Sec.-Treas., Auditor . . . . . W. B. Mohr
"Do you have one, Jim?" Missouri, Kansas City 4:58 5:02 Ed. and M.V. Sec. ..... G. R. Fattic
Publishing Department Sec. . . C. G. Cross
"Yes, haven't you ever seen it?" Nebraska, Lincoln 5:01 5:05 H.M. and S.S. Sec. . . . . D. E. Reiner
Religious Liberty Sec. . . . M. V. Campbell
"No, I came late to school this fall." Wyoming, Casper 4:26 4:30 Radio and Temperance Sec. . . . D. E. Reiner
CENTRAL UNION REAPER
women who are wandering in dense dark- tute will receive the full co-operation of
ness. The books and periodicals which the Sabbath school in putting into effect
NEBRASKA come from our publishing houses are de- the instructions received. The work of
D. E. VENDEN, President signed to carry a message of warning of child evangelism should be gaining
M. G. DEALY, Sec.-Treas.
4745 Prescott Lincoln 6
the coming disasters and to teach the ground in all our Sabbath schools.
Box 26, College View Station people how to prepare to meet Christ, We thank the brethren of the General
Telephone 4-2000 the everlasting Prince of peace. Conference for their excellent help at
Make wills and legacies payable to the Nebraska
Conference Assn. of Seventh-day Adventists Colporteur evangelists are needed now this institute. We look forward to the
to carry the printed page to all the homes day when a repeat council can be held
that are scattered throughout Nebraska. in our conference. E. E. HAGEN
Five Baptized at Norfolk In order that you might be better pre-
A very precious and happy service was
pared to accept this challenge, a union
enjoyed by all who attended the Norfolk
church on Sabbath, December 6. There
colporteur institute will be held at the News Notes
Platte Valley Academy near Shelton, Ne-
was a splendid attendance and five were Recently Elder C. G. Cross and Elder
braska, December 29 to January 3, for
baptized at the close of the morning L. E. Loonier made an extensive trip in
the purpose of developing you for greater
service. the field in the interest of the literature
soul-winning endeavors. After you have
Brother and Sister L. O. Barnes are work. They visited prospects at Norfolk,
read this article and prayed about it, if
working in this district, and their serv- Lexington, Gothenburg, North Platte, and
you feel the Holy Spirit speaking to your
ices are appreciated by all the churches. McCook. They spent the Sabbath at Mc-
heart to enter the colporteur work, please
At present they are in the midst of a Cook, where Elder Cross was privileged
make plans to do so at once. Do not delay.
series of meetings being conducted in to speak at the morning hour of worship.
We could use a large force of workers to
Genoa. The interest is good and Brother The afternoon was spent visiting several
canvass the rural areas, as well as cities
Barnes expects to have several ready for of our members living in the city. They
and small towns.
another baptism soon. Pray for these report a very successful and encouraging
Now is the time to decide to become
meetings and for those who may be go- trip.
a real soul-winner for Christ. Simply write
ing through a struggle in surrendering A Central Union colporteur institute is
to me here at the office, stating your de-
their hearts to the Lord. to be held at the Platte Valley Academy
sire to attend the meeting so you can
D. E. VENDEN near Shelton, Nebraska, December 29 to
prepare to canvass. I am praying that God
will impress many of you to enter this January 3. If you plan to attend this spe-
branch of the service before long. cial gospel sales school, write at once to
To Save Souls in Blueprint L. E. LOOMER L. E. Loonier, Box 26, College View Sta-
for S.D.A.'s tion, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Elder D. E. Venden spoke at the morn-
In volume IV of the Testimonies, page ing and afternoon services in the Norfolk
53, we read the following statement: "To
Child Evangelism Institute church on Sabbath, December 6.
save souls should be the life-work of In spite of the handicap of inclement Elders Cross and Loomer visited in the
every one who professes Christ." Truly weather, the conference-wide child evan- McCook district over the week end. They
here is outlined the real blueprint for gelism institute convened in the College had charge of the service at McCook on
every Seventh-day Adventist. This state- View church December 3-6. This institute Sabbath morning, December 6.
ment outlines to us our duty and re- proved to be all and more than we prom-
sponsibility toward our fellowmen. ised it to be. To my mind this institute
Again we read in the Colporteur Evan was the best yet held in the interest of MISSOURI
gelist, page 33: "The canvassing work is our Sabbath school work. The General CARL SUNDIM, President
a most successful way of saving souls. Conference Sabbath school department H. F. ROLL, Sec.-Treas.
Will you not try it?" The Lord in His sent Elder Eric B. Hare, L. L. Moffitt, 292S Campbell St. • Kansas City 3
Telephone Valentine 7073
wisdom has so arranged things that man- and Miss Louise Meyer as instructors. Make wills and legacies payable to the Missouri
kind can be a co-partner with Him in The guidance they gave was thrilling and Conference Assn. of Seventh-day Adventists
helping to finish the work in the earth. inspiring. The periods of instruction were
One of the mediums which He has chosen divided between them. The Lay Effort at Galesburg
is the literature ministry. The colporteur As the delegates left the institute they
work has been ordained of Goci, and were heard to remark: "This is the best Good reports are coming in from many
when properly conducted is called "mis- meeting I have ever attended." "The parts of the conference indicating increas-
sionary work of the highest order." meetings were wonderful." "The thrill of ing activity on the part of the lay work-
Today as never before consecrated these meetings will not soon be forgot- ers who attended the Jefferson City lay
men and women are needed to take hold ten." Thanks was expressed by delegates preachers' institute and from some who
of this wonderful work whose object is from every part of the state for the good were unable to attend. Among these re-
not to get gain but to give light. This tilings ottered in this institute. ports is one from L. A. Clinch of Joplin.
work is to be conducted from a missionary Our regret is that many were not privi- He writes the following concerning the
standpoint. leged to be with us at this gathering. lay effort at Galesburg:
Never before has the church been con- There were those who -had written for "We held our ninth meeting last night
fronted with such a challenge to bring reservations that could not come due to (December 6). There has been an at-
peace to troubled hearts and to oiler t!ie condition of the weather. It is our tendance of 84 adults arid 91 children.
hope and inspire new courage to men and hope that those who attended the insti- These figures are exclusive of Adventists.
CENTRAL UNION REAPER
The offerings have totaled $17.28. This There were five racks, each mounted on Elders Sundin, Zytkoskee, Roll and
lias just a little more than covered the a metal pedestal and arranged in a row Lewis met with the Fredericktown church
expenses of the effort. where they could be easily seen. The Friday, December 5, and the Poplar
"As advertising and follow-up work we Baptist tract rack was at one end of the Bluff church Sabbath morning, Decem-
have used two numbers of the Prediction row and at the other end was the Roman ber 6.
Series and postal cards to box holders. Catholic literature display. Right in the Elder Sundin, Elder Roll, and Elder
We have given away several books. middle stood the Seventh-day Adventist Zytkoskee visited Sunnydale Academy on
rack filled with Present Truth. It was a December 10 in the interest of the food
"The people of the community where
pleasing sight and a visible indication factory.
we have been holding meetings have
that the St. Louis believers are awake A short workers' meeting was held in
asked us to put on some sort of Christmas
and aggressive in their missionary work. conjunction with the child evangelism
program. This is an indication of their
People came to the rack and helped them- institute in Kansas City on December 11
good will toward us. One family gave
selves to our Christian literature while to consider plans for the new year in
Brother Clegg $5 to buy Christmas pres-
I was observing. Some took Catholic regard to Ingathering, Sunnydale Acad-
ents for the children. He promised $10
tracts, others took Baptist papers, still emy, and evangelism.
more to help advertise the program.
others Christian Science papers. Yet our
"In connection with the Christmas pro- little journal Present Truth in the new
gram we plan to take our young people attractive colored cover seems to com- KANSAS
from the church school in Joplin and let mand the most attention. J. H. ROTH. President
them give short talks on the life of Christ. P. VV. OCHS, Sec.-Trcos.
The other sight that attracted my at- Box 267 Telephone 2-4141 Topeka
The program will be given Sunday night,
tention was a gentleman representing the 1109 Topeka Boulevard
December 21. Make wills and legacies to the Kansas S.D.A.
Salvation Army. Under his arm was a Conference Association
"After Christmas Brother Clegg and I bundle of War Cry, the Salvation Army
plan to carry forward the effort, present- missionary paper. In his other hand was
ing the doctrines of the message. Pray
that God will give us a harvest of souls."
a tambourine on which he was receiving All-day Meeting at Pittsburg
the offering of the people. Apparently he
This, dear reader, is a sample of the was not permitted to solicit in the waiting An all-day Dorcas federation meeting
splendid work being done by our de- room, so he stood at the entrance. It was will be held for the Fort Scott-Pittsburg
voted, self-supporting lay evangelists. cold, but he wore a Christian smile. Many district at the Pittsburg S.D.A. church,
J. H. McEACHERN brushed by him with no response. I stood Grand and 21st Streets, on Sabbath, De-
to observe. About one person in fifteen cember 20. Sabbath school will begin at
stopped to place a nickel, dime, or quar- 9:30 a.m.
Special Prices ter in his tambourine. Such service takes A temperance rally and program has
courage and Christian fortitude. Why been arranged for Saturday night at 7:30.
\ow is the time to order your periodi- You won't want to miss this.
cals! During the month of December the should not more of our people manifest
this same spirit of service for our needy Come and bring a friend and join in
Review and Herald is on special at $3.25 the march of God's people in southeast
per year and the youth's Instructor is missions or for Sunnydale Academy?
J. H. McEACHERN
Kansas. Union and local conference rep-
$3.00 per year. Following are the new resentatives will be present to give help-
prices on other periodicals: ful instruction.
Signs of the Times J. R. McWlLLIAM
Single subscription, 1 year $2.00 News Notes
Clubs of 5 or more to one address,
1 year, each 1.75
Elder J. H. McEachern was at the
Kansas City Central church Sabbath
WYOMING
C. \V. DEGERING. President
Our Little Friend morning, December 6, and Elder A. A. R. R. NEWMAN, Sec.-Treas.
604 South Wolcott St. Casnrr
Single subscription, 1 year 1.50 Leiske, pastor of the Central church, vis- P. O. Box 599 Telephone 1053
Clubs of 5 or more to one address, Make wills and legacies payable to the Wyo-
ited the Clinton church the same morning. ming Conference Association of Seventh-clav
1 year, each 1.25 Aclventists.
Elders Zytkoskee, Roll, McEachern and
H. F. ROLL
Sundin joined with Elder and Mrs. E. M.
Cleek in visiting several of the churches Faithful Stewardship
in the southwest district the week end of Some years ago I met an elderly sister
A Pleasing Sight in St. Louis November 29 in behalf of Sunnydale who was quite deaf and who lived all
Two things which I saw recently in Academy. The ladies responded very well alone. She always had the best garden
St. Louis pleased me very much. Such to the state Dorcas federation project for miles around. When people stopped
things deserve mention and are to be (the sale of vanilla) which Mrs. Simdin and asked her why she had such a lovely
emulated. presented to them. The proceeds from the garden, she replied, "I pay tithe." God
Returning from the Autumn Council of project will be used to purchase furniture blessed this faithful sister, for she was
the General Conference held in Grand for the parlors at Sunnydale. never in want and always had enough to
Rapids, Michigan, my transportation took On December 3 Elder Carl Sundin help others.
me through St. Louis. Walking into the joined Elder McEachern, Mrs. Sundin, One of our juniors, who is about 12
waiting room of the large bus station, and Elder and Mrs. O. H. Bent/inger in years old, after hearing a sermon on stew-
one of the first things that attracted rny organizing the Dorcas societies of the ardship, said to his grandmother, "I have
attention was an array of tract racks. Ozark district into a federation. $2.50. I will have to pay 25 cents tithe."
CENTRAL UNION REAPER
He did so the next Sabbath. "Bring ye is that no further collection of clothing the Review and hand it to your church
all the tithes into the storehouse . . . for Europe be made. Present stock should missionary- secretary- If this is not pos-
and prove me now . herewith, said the be shipped to the warehouses so as to sible, you may send your order direct to
Lord of hosts." Malachi 3:10. arrive before the end of the year. the Colorado Book and Bible House,
Have you proved God? Have you given Church clerks are urged to send lists 1081 Marion Street, Denver 3, Colorado.
Him a chance to bless you by opening of newly elected church officers to the N. C. PETEHSEN
the windows of heaven for you? Let us conference as soon as possible after the
take an inventory of our year's increase elections in order that supplies for the
and give to God that which is His. Then new year may be directed to the proper Week of Prayer at Hygiene
God will say, "And I will rebuke the individuals. and Longmont
ilevourer for your sakes, and he shall not During this month many expiration no-
tices of subscriptions to the Review are November 29, the first Sabbath of the
destroy the fruits of your ground. . . .
And all nations shall call you blessed." coming to the homes of our people. The Week of Prayer, the members of the
Review should be in every Seventh-day Longmont church joined the Hygiene
Malachi 3:11, 12.
B. J. SAVAGE Adventist home. For homes where there church in their Sabbath school and church
are young people, or older people who services. We were fortunate to have Elder
wish to remain young, we would suggest W. C. Loveless, educational and M.V.
secretary of the conference, as our guest
News Notes the Family Group, which includes the
speaker.
youth's Instructor and several of our
While in the office en route home from other papers. In order to benefit by the There was a large attendance, and
the Denver child evangelism institute, special rate, subscriptions should be sent nearly all remained for the young peo-
Miss Vera Beall, who is teaching the in to the Book and Bible House before ple's meeting in the afternoon. Visitors
Sheridan church school this year, left the end of the year. from Wyoming, Nebraska, and Colorado
word that three of her older pupils are churches were present. The afternoon
giving Bible studies with the projectors meeting was held in the near-by public
and film strips. Three of the girls give
one study a week and one of the girls COLORADO school.
The young people's program included
X. C. PETERSEN, President
gives two. B. I.. SCHLOTTHAUER, Sec.-Treas. several musical numbers, both vocal and
Elder A. E. Hagen has recently se- 10S1 Marion Street Denver 3 instrumental, and experiences were re-
Telephone Tabor 2231 and 2232
cured time on station KFBC, 1250 kilo- lated which revealed the power of pre-
Make wills and legacies payable to the Seventh-
cycles, in Cheyenne. His studies are going day Adventist Association of Colorado vailing prayer in our own day.
out each Sunday morning at 10:30 under As the Sabbath drew to a close, we all
the title, "The Voice of Bible Truth." felt that the meetings of the day had
We want to encourage our people in this "Review and Herald" been a good beginning to another Week
district to give every possible moral and There is one periodical published by of Prayer.
financial support to these studies. Be sure our denomination that should be in every N. R. NELSON
to invite and encourage neighbors and Seventh-day Adventist's home, and that District Pastor
friends to listen in. is the Review and Herald, our regular
The Rawlins Sabbath school is not church paper. From now until the close
very large, so far as numbers go, as the of the year the subscription price to the Investment "Talent Hour"
church membership is only 11. A letter Review is only $3.25 for the year; after The junior division of the Central
from Sister Basmussen brings word that that the price will be $3.75. church in Denver, Colorado, sponsored a
on the day the Investment offering was It is impossible to keep abreast with "Talent Hour" for Investment. This pro-
received only nine members were pres- the advance of the church movement vided an enjoyable evening of entertain-
ent, but an offering of $148.49 was re- without having access to the good old ment, besides netting $95 for the Invest-
ceived. Their goal was $150. If every Review. It is of far greater importance ment fund.
school in the conference did as well pro- that you have the Review in your home All churches in the city were asked to
portionately, we would have a total In- than it is to have the newspaper. provide talent for the program. Attractive
vestment offering of more than $10,000. The editors of the Review have prom- printed programs with paid advertise-
A recent letter from Brother Llew- ised that many interesting and important ments were prepared. The admission fee
ellyn Smith, who is working in Buffalo, items will appear during 1948, among entitled the adults to ten votes and the
contains the following: "The work is com- them a series from the pen of Mrs. E. G. children to five votes to be used during
ing fine in Buffalo, and we are getting White on the topic "The Seventh-day the program to vote for their favorite con-
some encouraging results from our work. Adventist Church not Babylon." Four- testant. The contestants received five
One lady with whom we have been teen of our General Conference leaders cents for each vote cast in their behalf,
studying told me yesterday morning that will also present personal testimony re- this money to be turned in through the
she intends to keep the Sabbath. She at- garding distinctive beliefs held by us as home church for Investment. Additional
tended church service yesterday." a people. This series of articles alone will votes were available during the program
Dorcas Workers: A letter from the be worth more than the subscription if anyone wished to cast more than ten
home missionary department states that price. votes.
when the present stock of clothing is While it is still fresh in your memory, The kindergarten division of Central
shipped, the emergency need in Europe place $3.25 in an envelope bearing your church carried off top honors with their
will lie pretty well met. The suggestion name and address arid a request to order rhythm band number, netting $18.15 for
CENTRAL UNION REAPER
their department. The Porter church, with The writer gives voice instruction to "The chapter entitled, 'The More Ef-
two excellent numbers, received $13.85 30 students, directs a 55-voice mixed fective Teaching,' gave me a better view
for their Investment. The junior division chorus, a 30-voice choir, two male quar- of what a teacher should be. Teaching is
increased their Investment goal $41.20. tets, a triple trio, and a conducting class. not training a mind, but training a life.
Besides all this, each of the contestants In line with the accepted practice among By the help of the Lord, I am trying
participating in the program received sub- directors today, instruction in voice care, to be what the Lord will have me to be."
stantial sums for Investment. breathing, and fundamentals of good in- -Mrs. T. Brown.
Wallace Claridge, junior division tonation are given to all the vocal groups "The Sabbath school reading course
leader, originated this plan, and we are as well. has helped me to be a better and more
passing on the idea, thinking perhaps No effort is being spared to carry on a faithful teacher."—Mrs. R. Summers.
some other church would like to try it. music program acceptable to the highest "I have received inspiration from each
DOROTHY MJTCHELL standards for our schools. The correct chapter of the book, but the thought
Central Church Primary Leader playing and singing of our gospel songs that impressed me most is that no lesson
and hymns is emphasized in each phase will be really helpful to the class that has
of instruction. not been a helpful lesson to the teacher.
Campion Academy The academy solicits the support of its 'What has this lesson taught me?' is a
Loveland, Colorado patrons and friends with their finances good question for the teacher to ask him-
V. W. Beckcr Principal and prayers in its effort to carry on com- self."-Mrs. J. Wilson.
plete music education. If any have in-
"In the chapter entitled, 'The Teacher
struments not being used, they are urged
Music Activities to donate or sell them to the academy.
at the Grindstone,' these words impressed
"Throughout the ages, man has found me most: 'It is essential that the teacher
"There will be music there [heaven],
music to be essential in voicing his own should recognize the importance of his
and song, such music and song as, save
innate sense of beauty. Music is not a position and thoroughly qualify himself
in the visions of God, no mortal ear has
thing apart from man; it is the spiritual- to fill the place adequately.' "—Mrs. L.
heard or mind conceived."—Education,
ized expression of his finest and best Surratt.
p. 307. EUGENE M. HUGHES
inner self."—Music Education Source "My favorite chapter is 'The Teacher
Head of Music Department
Book. with the Shepherd Heart.' I learned as
The administration and music staff of a teacher that I must carry my scholars'
Campion Academy believe this statement interests in my heart continually, plan
and are putting their shoulders to the CENTRAL STATES
T. M. ROWE, Superintendent
for them, and live for their welfare."—
task of giving music education to every J. H. IONES, Sec.-Treas. Mrs. L. Miller.
student from grades 1 to 12. 2528 Benton Blvd. Kansas City, Mo.
Make wills and legacies payable to the Cen- "I have been much impressed by the
The first four grades are taught the
tral Union Conference Association of the Sev- lessons the Sabbath school teacher can
simple elements of music, sing suitable ?nth-day Adventists.
learn from the oriental shepherd. A Sab-
songs, and take part with their tonettes,
bath school teacher should be a friend."—
triangles, or sticks in the toy symphony
Reading Course Completed Mr. W. M. Penney.
or rhythm band under the direction of
Mrs. C. E. Stenberg. The 16 students in "The thought that impressed me very
the upper elementary grades are given By 13 in Kansas City much was 'The radiating influence of a
class instruction on the band instruments A list of names and testimonies have countenance that displays a Godly repu-
and form the junior band which is under come to us from the Beacon Light S.D.A. tation and character reinforced with pa-
the direction of Mr. C. L. Westermeyer, church in Kansas City, Missouri. These tience achieves the most effective results
academy instrument instructor and band persons were so impressed by the Sab- in teaching.' "—Mrs. A. Lee.
director. This group also receives instruc- bath school workers' course that they "Here are a few of the high points I
tion in voice care and correct breathing thought it would be well for them to gleaned from Building Better Sabbath
and form the junior chorus, which is share their thoughts with others. We trust Schools: 'Love without end demonstrated
directed by the writer. that readers of the REAPER will receive in the good Samaritan is one of the most
In the academy grades requests for pri- inspiration from the following testimo- striking lessons in the book. The teacher
vate lessons and music activities are more nies: with the shepherd heart knows his schol-
than can be filled. All available instru- "After reading several chapters in the ars by name, leads, feeds, and gives his
ments and pianos are being used full book, Building Better Sabbath Schools, life.' 'Self-denial, no faultfinding in oth-
time. I was impressed most by the chapter en- ers, seeing something beautiful in every-
Fifty-four students are receiving in- titled 'The Boy Problem.' My heart goes one, always wearing a smile, keeping ap-
struction in piano under Mrs. Eugene M. out for teen-age boys. How tender and pointments, are all an index of true char-
Hughes, assistant in the music depart- careful we should be with them. Our boys acter.' "—Mrs. E. Miller.
ment. Besides these, Mr. Westermeyer should be given something to do in the
has 13 piano students, and Mrs. Stenberg Sabbath school, for in this way we can "The book, Building Better Sabbath
has about 15. gain and hold them to the church."— Schools, has taught me to be a more effi-
Mr. Westermeyer directs the 28-piece Mrs. J. Johnson. cient Sabbath school teacher."—Mrs. L.
band, teaches instruments to 40 students "I have enjoyed the entire book, and Barnes.
besides the upper grades of the church I pray that the Lord will help me to live "I was very much impressed with tin;
school. Also under his direction is a out the chapter, 'The Teacher with the chapter entitled, 'The Boy Problem.' If
string ensemble and brass quartet. Shepherd Heart.' "—Mrs. M. Madison. we have real men and women, there will
CENTRAL UNION REAPER
be no trouble in having real boys. They lets, ices, etc. Drink raw health drinks. Treat
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FOR RENT-16 mm. edited motion picture as follows: 11-piece standard set, $127.25;
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cannot hear what you say.' These words evangelistic services, also nature, wildlife and $82.50; 5-piece gift set. $58.59. One case (24)
entertainment programs. 35 mm. slidefilms; Bible 14-ounce Choplets free with each cookware
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who reads this chapter is asked to take ELECTRIC LIQUIFIERS: An amazing utility list. Salesmen wanted for cookware demonstra-
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CENTRAL UNION REAPER
Report of Central Union Literature Ministry
Secretary-C. G. CROSS WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 6, 1947
"When men realize the times in which we are living, they will work as in the sight of heaven."—C. E., p. IS.
Homeworkers H&R 15 125.00 125.00 Roberts, Mrs. S. R 11 38.90 10.40
Colorado Conference Mahurin, L. H&R 8 8.80 26.00 Scharf, Mrs. A. R 10 9.00 8.25
Norris, Mrs. F. H&R 9 21.80 Yost, Mrs. E. R 3 25.95 25.95
B. Y. Baughman, Secretary Porter, Beulah H&R 4 4.00 8.00 McManaman, R. R 45 244.50 90.80
K. Wenbere. Assistant Bunton, Jim Mag. 10 17.50 17.50 TOTALS 321 1094.91 695.00
TOTALS 408 1126.65 883.95
Bobbitt, W. H. H&R 40 302.75 302.75
Gordon, Mrs, Nora ±1&H 22 94.30 44.30
Parker, Mrs. Hazel H&R 2 12.00 Central States Mission
Price, Mrs. Anna H&R 6 12.20 12.20 Kansas Conference
Bole, Mrs. Eula H&R 5 259.50 C. L. Wilber . Secretary Robert White, Secretary
Dicken, Wilmer H&R 10 72.50 51.75 W. E. Hadel , Assistant
Dupper, William H&R 37 39.50 39.50 Foley, Mrs. I. A. R 12 20.00 20.00
Hadel, Mrs. H. W. H&R 30 124.30 34.00 "Foster, Margie H&R 46 30.50 25.80
Gordon, Mrs. B. E . H&R 8 50.00 20.00 Harsany, James H&R 38 35.40 35.40
Hayer, Mrs. A. S. H&R 40 105.25 105.25 Gaskin, Mrs. M. H&R 24 41.50 26.15
Harsanv, Mrs. J. R 30 10.00 10.00 Gordon, C. H&R 30 27.15 27.15
Larson, Fred H&H 41 201.75 201.75 Northern, Georgia H&R 27 14.40
Nelson, E. E. H&R 48 34.50 34.50 Gordon, Mrs. L. M. H&R 43 75.20 75.20
Remmers, T. W. H&R 35 119.75 72.65 Leggs, Glenn H&R 58 181.70 105.80
Auxiliary Workers 65 423.50 423.50 Remmers, Mrs. T. H&R 20 65.50 2.70 "Frank Lindsay H&R 78 96.70 37.30
TOTALS 324 1336.25 1507.00 Shunk, Mrs. R. S. R 11 21.50 21.50 Baker, Mrs. E. H&R 26 27.10 27.10
Griffith, Blanche H&R 11 34.55 33.80 Bryant, F. J. Mag. 75.00 75.00
Harris, Marvel Mag. 20 33.15 33.15 Hobby, Arthur R 11.75 12.45
Missouri Conference Remmers, A. & E. Misc. 1.95 1.95 January, Vivian Mag. 4.50 4.50
Reynolds, Mrs. C. E. 7.20 7.20 Jones, Mrs. M. Mag. 15.00 15.00
Misc. Workers 3 7.00 Nevels, Mattie Sue Mag. 2 2.30 2.30
J . o Bogle!
B. Assistant TOTALS 225 460.30 266.75 Penny, Mrs. A. Mag. 11 17.00 17.00
Pittman, Mrs. Clara Mag. 15.00 15.00
Amundson, A. M. R 21 26.30 14.35 Rose, Mrs. C. Mag. 3 2.70 2.70
Brauss, H. D. R 35 79.55 28.25 Nebraska Conference White, Mrs. Rheba Mag. 3.00 3.00
Bunton, H. R 35 32.75 32.75 TOTALS 333 643.10 486.95
"Christian, Mrs. A R 18 30.90 7.00 L. E. Loonier , Secretary -^~^™^^~-
Clegg, F. E. R 41 172.45 172.45 Aitken, J. B. H 28 88.40 28.80
Cunning, C. M. R 5 38.90 38.90 Ernest, G. H 39 112.95 112.95
Daniel, Fran. R 8 25.50 Nelsen, Miss R. H&R 38 100.60 67.40 Wyoming Conference
Davis, Lillian R 19 90.65 78.70 Randolph, Mrs. H&H 42 227.50 205.15
Davis, Merle H 19 87.25 35.85 Riedel, Wm. H&R 21 79.25 50.00 Hagen, Mrs. H. R 4 12.50 26.50
Dion, Alice R 26 103.85 115.60 Springsteen,- J. H&R 31 61.66 50.75 Tolar, Mrs. M. Mag. 2 10.15 10.15
"Turner, Mrs. 41 145.80 98.00 Badberg, Mrs. H. 4 2.00 2.00 TOTALS 6 22 65 36.65
Wilson, G. W. R 32 56.20 47.60 Cleveland, Miss R 6 5.35 9.50
Bacon, Mrs. J. H&R 5 20.50 Moore, Mrs. E, R 18 36.50 2.00 UNION TOTALS 1617 4683.86 3876.30
•Blackburn, Mrs. B. H&R 22 41.50 17.50 Moore, Mrs. E. R 21 45.35 15.55
Brauss, Mrs. F. H&R 3.5 17.95 Nelson, Mrs. L. R 4 17.00 15.50 "Two weeks.
A LOOK BEHIND THESE COLPORTEUR REPORTS
I believe I have enjoyed this week of pitable. I have learned to love these hard- floor with a thud."—Mrs. K. Randolph,
canvassing more than any other week. working, honest-hearted souls. Only the Nebraska.
I canvassed a woman about 45 years old Lord Himself knows the honest hearts "When I stepped into the living room
and found she knew practically nothing among them. Not long ago I called at a of a home, the first thing that caught my
about the Bible. After I finished the can- farm home where the lady of the house attention was a large open Bible on the
vass and took the order she said, "What was lying on a couch, ill with a very table. The lady stated that she kept the
church do you belong to?" I told her, strange disease. She had a novel in her seventh day as the Sabbath as a result
and she wanted to know what the dif- hands, but quickly laid it aside as I be- of her daily Bible study. I asked her if
ference was between it and others; so I gan my explanation of our books. She she had been to Elder Chase's meetings,
explained. She said she wanted to know listened enraptured as I explained to her and she said her husband had refused to
what the Bible said. It made me happy the love of Jesus, the power of prayer, let her go. But she counted the number
to know that I had brought the plan of the new Jerusalem, and the earth made of blocks it was to the Adventist church
salvation to her before it was too late. new. She had very little to say and and asked when Sabbath school started.
What if she had been passed by without quietly turned her head to her sister and She purchased Impending Conflict, Steps
having been awakened to a desire to said, "Go and get Jim's checkbook. I am to Christ, and Sweetest Stories, as she
study? I hope and pray that I may find going to buy these books." I made the has four young people in her family
many more who will wake up and study. check out for her and she signed it. Tears whom she instructs from her daily Bible
—Georgia Northern, Kansas. were streaming down her cheeks as I study. I had prayer with this lady and
I have had some very interesting ex- took my departure, assuring her that I her youngest daughter. I mailed them a
periences while canvassing in the Ger- would call to see her again. When I left, Sabbath school quarterly, and she was
man Lutheran country. I find the people the Bible Readings was firmly clasped in glad to receive Voice of Prophecy litera-
friendly, courteous, land, and very hos- her hands and the novel had fallen to the ture."—Rose Nelsen, Nebraska.
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