Vol. 24
33
SYSTEMATIC BENEVOLENCE
Where Did It Originate?
"Systematic benevolence looks to you
as needless; you overlook the fact that
it originated with God, whose wisdom
is unerring. This plan He ordained to
save confusion, to correct covetousness,
avarice, selfishness, and idolatry. This
system was to cause the burden to rest
lightly, yet with due weight, upon all."
Vol. 1, p. 545.
Notice that systematic benevolence
originated with God and was ordained
"to correct covetousness, avarice, self-
ishness, and idolatry." How readily
should we respond to a system that
would correct these things in our midst
and "save confusion."
Includes First and Second Tithe
"Many have pitied the lot of the
Israel of God in being compelled to
give systematically, besides making
liberal offerings yearly. An all-wise
God knew best what system of benevo-
lence would be in accordance with His
providence, and has given His people
directions in regard to it. It has ever
proved that nine-tenths are worth more
to them than ten-tenths.
"God has arranged systematic benev-
olence to sustain His cause and relieve
the necessities of the suffering and
needy."Vol. 3, pp. 546, 548.
From this last statement it is seen
that systematic benevolence includes a
plan for the relief of the "suffering and
needy," for which purpose the first
tithe is not used; but the second tithe
was used for just that. See Duet. 14:
22-29, and 26: 12-15.
Commenting upon this second tithe
and its use note the following:
"To promote the assembling of the
people for religious service, as well as
to provide for the poor, a second tithe
of all the increase was required. . . .
This tithe, . . . they were for two years
to bring to the place where the sanctu-
GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA, MARCH 26, 1925
What Does It Include?
ary was established. After presenting a
thank-offering to God and a specified
portion to the priest the offerers were
to use the remainder for a religious
feast, in which the Levite, the stranger,
the fatherless and the widow should
participate. . . . Every third year, how-
ever, this second tithe was to be used
at home, in entertaining the Levite and
the poor.""Patriarchs and Prophets,"
p. 530.
Does Away With Urgent Calls
for Means
"If systematic benevolence were uni-
versally adopted according to God's
plan, and the tithing system carried out
as faithfully by the wealthy as it is
by the poorer classes, there would be
no need of repeated and urgent calls
for means at our large religious gather-
ings. There has been a neglect in the
churches of keeping up the plan of syste-
matic benevolence, and the result has
been an impoverished treasury and a
backslidden church.
" 'Will a man rob God? Yet ye
have robbed Me. But ye say, Where-
in have we robbed Thee ? In tithes
and offerings.' "Vol. 3, p. 409.
From this statement it is seen that
systematic benevolence includes tithes
and offerings as set forth by the pro-
phet Malachi.
Again we read:
"We are in a world of plenty. If
the gifts and offerings were propor-
tionate to the means which each has
received of God, there would be no
need of urgent calls for means at our
large gatherings. I am fully convinced
that it is not the best plan to bring
a pressure upon the point of means
at our camp meetings. Men and women
who love the cause.of God as they do
their lives will pledge upon these oc-
casions, when their families must suf-
No.
fer for the very means that they have
promised to give to advance the cause.
Our God is not a taskmaster, and does
not require the poor man to give means
to the cause that belongs to his family,
and that should be used to keep them
in comfort and above pinching want.
"The calls for means at our large
camp meetings have hitherto been at-
tended with apparently good results so
far as the wealthy are concerned. But
we fear the result of a continued effort
to thus replenish the treasury. We
fear that there will be a reaction.
Greater efforts should be put forth by
responsible men in the different
churches to have all follow the plan
of God's arrangement. If systematic
benevolence is carried out, the urgent
calls at the camp meetings for means
for various enterprises will not be
necessary.
"God has devised a plan by which all
may give as He has prospered them,
and which will make giving a habit
without waiting for special calls. Those
who can do this, but will not because
of their selfishness, are robbing their
Creator, who has bestowed upon them
means to invest in His cause to ad-
vance its interests. Until all shall carry
out the plan of systematic benevolence,
there will be a failure in coming up to
the apostolic rule."Vol. 3, pp. 410, 411.
If any people ever needed to reach
apostolic rules it surely is Seventh-day
Adventists. The world is waiting for
apostolic power with this movement.
We will have to stay here in this
world's sin and misery until that power
comes upon us. Let us not then, con-
tinue in a course pointed out as a
failure, but let us all adopt systematic
benevolence and at least in this point
meet apostolic rule.
Systematic benevolence includes such
offerings as are set forth in 1 Cor.
16:1 and 2, as shown by the following
quotations:
"Each member of the different fam-
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ilies in our churches who believes the
truth, may act a part in its advance-
ment by cheerfully adopting systematic
benevolence.
"`Let every one of you lay by him
in store (margin, by himself at home),
that there be no gatherings
when I come.' The burden of urging
and pressing individuals to give of their
means was not designed to be the work
of God's ministers."Vol. 3, pp. 411,
412.
Another statement will show what
is a work of God's ministers.
"Systematic benevolence is dragging.
It is one part of the minister's labor
to keep up this branch of the work."
Vol. 2, p. 120.
Over and over again we are ad-
monished both in the Bible and the
Testimonies that the means leaving our
purses for the cause of God should be
freely and gladly given.
"They first gave their ownselves" is
the Bible basis for giving. "Not grudg-
ingly or of necessity: for God loveth
a cheerful giver."
Note the following striking comment
on this point from the Spirit of pro-
phecy:
"God designs that the exercise of
benevolence shall be purely voluntary,
not having recourse even to eloquent
appeals -to - excite sympathy. 'The-
Lord loveth a cheerful giver.' He is
not pleased to have His treasury re-
plenished with forced supplies."Vol.
3, p. 413.
(Continued).
TO CHURCH OFFICERS ELECTED
TO SERVE DURING 1925
With the beginning of the new year,
many of our churches elected new
officers to serve as elders, deacons,
Sabbath school superintendents, and in
other positions. These officers may not
be thoroughly familiar with the duties
that will involve upon them in their
new position.
Have you been appointed for the
first time to serve as church treasurer?
or were you newly elected as church
clerk? or are you the missionary vol-
unteer leader for 1925?
An invaluable aid to church officers
is a little 91 page book entitled "The
Officers of the Church" in which the
duties of the officers of the church
are described in detail.
Every church officer should own one
of these little guides and give it care-
ful study. "We must have a proper
formality, a holy dignity, in the conduct The missionary volunteers presented a
of our church services." The book was model social gathering to an audience
issued with the endorsement of the in the chapel Monday morning, March
General Conference, therefore is the 16, as their share of Good Success week.
proper guide to follow in questions per- Harold Mikkelsen, host, aided by
taining to the church and its officers. Helen Wolf sen, hostess, entertained a
The price is 60 cents. Order from group of friends at their home. The
your Book and Bible House. setting of the scene was five years
hence at Pacific Union College during
the time of an alumni convention.
FIELD TIDINGS / Gilmour MacDonald played the part of
a guest of honor from abroad.
PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE
CAMPUS NEWS Students of Pacific Union College
"I have found that it pays to be were given an opportunity of practic-
courteous," emphatically stated Elder ing what they preach Sunday evening,
J. L. McElhany in a talk on "The March 15, at six o'clock, when a formal
Value of Courtesy in Christian Ser- dinner was served in the dining room
vice," given in vespers Friday evening, as a climax to the Good Form week.
March 13. The speaker said: "None but The school colors, green and gold,
a whole-hearted Christian can be a formed the color scheme. The four
perfect gentlemen or a perfect lady. center pillars were covered with Easter
The world appreciates a man or woman lilies and greenery. Stanley Brown,
who can interpret the words of the toastmaster, presented Elton Morel,
Bible." Elder McElhany's talk was the senior class president, who gave a
given in connection with Good Form tribute to our flag. He was followed
week which was observed at the col- by Robert Tower, who gave a toast
lege from March 7 to 14. to California, and Jewell Ward, who
proposed a toast to our school. "There
Proper order at lectures and recitals are ties that decorate, ties that bind,
was the program given at chapel Tues- and ties that most decidedly do neither,"
day, March 17, to close the Good Form said Elizabeth Evans in a speech op
week. Barbara Osborne told the proper "Ties." Lawrence Skinner gave a fit-
way to enter and leave the -auditorium ting sequel to the entertainment of the
at a public entertainment. She em- evening in a talk on "Times." He took
phasized the fact that a person should the audience from the death chamber
be on time. "It is not only a bad habit to a baseball diamond, but in all he
to be late ; it is also bad form." Many emphasized the importance of a mo-
suggestions regarding conduct were ment of time. The college orchestra
given, but "the greatest rule of all is lent its share of the pleasure of the
to be inconspicuous in public places." evening. The success of the dinner was
Gilmour MacDonald gave some of the in a large measure due to the untiring
responsibilities of the listener. He efforts of Matron Lysle Spear.
stated that the listener should be re-
spectful to the entertainer, to those
around him, and to himself. Pacific Union Recorder
Vol. 24 No. 33
Elder J. L. Shaw, treasurer of the
General Conference, spoke to the stu- THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1925
dents and teachers in chapel at the
college, March 11, on the subject "How Published weekly by the
Can I Succeed in Life ?" This is a PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE OF
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS
question which everyone should always in Glendale, California, U. S. A.
have in mind. According to the speaker, All matter of publication and correspondence
"a person's success is measured by the relating to subscriptions should be addressed
to Box 146, Glendale, Calif. Make money-orders
amount of service which he renders to payable to the Pacific Union Conference
S. D. A., Glendale, Calif.
the generation in which he lives." Just
as a young man relates himself to God, Subscription Price, Fifty Cents a Year
so can he find his place of work in
B. M. Emerson - - Editor
God's harvest field. The greatest need J. L. McElhany - Associate Editor
in the General Conference to-day is Entered as second-class matter January 12,
for evangelists. "The young man who 1922, in the post office at Glendale, California,
under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879.
can convince- a conference president Acceptance for mailing at the special rate of
postage provided for in section 1103, Act of
that he can save souls is in demand." October 3, 1917, authorized January 12, 1922.
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NEVADA
V. E. Peugh, Pres. A. W. Russell, Sec
Box 2072, Reno, Nev.
ITEMS OF INTEREST
The relief work is moving off nicely.
A few of our churches have already
disposed of their quota. At present
Brother A. B. Huenergardt is working
with our churches in behalf of this cam-
paign.
We are glad to announce that Elder
E. E. Farnsworth has accepted a call
to work for a time in the Nevada
Conference. He has been asked to
labor in Bishop and the near-by towns.
We welcome Elder Farnsworth to our
field.
At a recent conference committee
meeting Brother A. B. Huenergardt
was asked to carry the work of the
home missionary department along
with the field secretary work, thus giv-
ing Brother A. W. Russell his full time
in the office as secretary-treasurer and
Bible House secretary.
You will be interested to learn that
the Nevada Conference is to have a
colporteurs' institute. The date is May
20 to 28. The place has not yet been
definitely decided, upon. Elder J. H.
McEachern, our new union field mis-
sionary secretary, will be with us, so
we may be assured of something worth
while in the way of instruction and
training for the colporteurs. The resi-
dent colporteur work and the magazine
work will be especially stressed. May
the Lord lay upon many hearts a strong
desire to prepare for a much more
definite part in His closing work.
ARIZONA
A. R. Sandborn, Pres. R. G. Lewis, Sec.
Box 887, Phoenix, Ariz.
DATEAPRIL 26 TO MAY 3
The colporteur work has become so
well established among us that no Sev-
enth-day Adventist who is sound in
the faith questions it as a divine
agency for reaching the inhabitants
of earth with the message.
We are glad for so much instruction
that comes to us from the servant of
the Lord regarding this work, the great
possibilities that are therein as a soul-
winning work, who should engage in
it, and how it should be conducted.
No one should think of entering this
line of work as a commercial enterprise
having only the financial end in mind,
but from a missionary standpoint.
Regarding the importance of this
work we have these words from page
5 of the "Colporteur Evangelist:" "The
canvassing work, properly conducted, is
missionary work of the highest order,
and it is as good and successful a
method as can be employed for placing
before the people the important truths
for this time. The importance of the
work of the ministry is unmistakable ;
but many who are hungry for the
bread of life have not the privilege of
hearing the word from God's delegated
preachers. For this reason it is es-
sential that our publications be widely
circulated. Thus the message will go
where the living preacher cannot go,
and the attention of many will be called
to the important events connected with
the closing scenes of this world's his-
tory.
"God has ordained the canvassing
work as a means of presenting before
the people the light contained in our
books, and canvassers should be im-
pressed with the importance of bring-
ing before the world as fast as possible
the books necessary for their spiritual
education and enlightenment. This is
the very work the Lord would have
His people do at this time. All who
consecrate themselves to God to work
as canvassers are assisting to give the
last message -of warning to the world.
We cannot too highly estimate this
work ; for were it not for the efforts
of the canvasser, many would never
hear the warning."
Then on page 25, we read: "There is
no higher work than evangelistic can-
vassing; for it involves the perfor-
mance of the highest moral duties.
Those who engage in this work need
always to be under the control of the
Spirit of God. There must be no exalt-
ing of self."
From the above quotations we under-
stand that it is an evangelizing agency,
and none should have a part in it whose
hands are defiled with sin or whose
hearts are not right with God.
Those who have a deep love for souls
and are willing to spend and be spent
are very much needed to-day to go out
as colporteur evangelists. And as
they consecrate themselves to this work
they have the divine promise that as
they travel from place to place angels
of God will be round about them,
giving them words to speak that will
bring light and hope and courage to
many souls.
How does this appeal to you, my
brother, my sister, of the Arizona
3
Conference? Do you not feel some
responsibility resting upon you in help-
ing to reach the people of Arizona
with the printed page ? There are a
number of places in the state where
there should be faithful, God-fearing
colporteurs stationed, and with a prayer
and hope of securing such, we plan to
hold a colporteurs' institute in connec-
tion with the Arizona Academy, April
26 to May 3.
Elder J. H. McEachern, who has had
many years of experience in gospel
salesmanship, and others will be with
us to give help, counsel and instruc-
tion needed.
Those who feel a burden and a call
to this branch of the Lord's work may
correspond with the writer.
J. L. Sander.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
0. 0. Bernstein, Pres. S. Donaldson, Sec.
3131 Pasadena Ave., Los Angeles, Calif.
A MIGHTY MESSAGE DUE
On page 117 of "Testimonies to Min-
isters" we find the following very in-
teresting statement: "A message that
will arouse the churches is to be pro-
claimed. Every effort is to be made
to give the light, not only to our
people, but to the world. I have been
instructed that the prophecies of Dan-
iel and-the-Revelation should be printed
in small books, with the necessary ex-
planations, and should be sent all over
the world. Our own people need to have
the light placed before them in clearer
lines."
We are sure that our people every-
where will be glad to know that such
a book is now ready for circulation.
And the necessary notes and "explan-
ations" ref erred to in the above state-
ment have been prepared by Elder
W. A. Spicer, president of the Gen-
eral Conference. This book should be
circulated by the hundreds of thou-
sands. This little volume will be one
of the books used in the "Big Week"
effort this spring. Thus all of our
people will have an opportunity to help
circulate the book containing this
"mighty message." Retail price, 25
cents; when four or more are taken,
50 per cent discount is allowed.
The last issue of "SUCCESSFUL
SELLING" has come to our desk and
in it we find this very interesting
statement regarding our publishing
work: "The Seventh-day Adventists'
publishing houses in different sections
of the country, are really great factors
in circulating literature of an elevating
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kind. They believe in books that help
the man physically, mentally and spir-
itually. They are doing a world-wide
work both as book sellers and as pub-
lishers. Their own books are published
in 117 different languages, and they
have forty-four branches throughout
America and the world. . ."
We are indeed thankful that we have
"literature of an elevating kind," and
we are thankful for a "willing people"
to help circulate it. But are we doing
one-half what we should? Besides the
literature that our people circulate in
a general way, we should have "one
hundred regular colporteurs where now
we have but one," to spend their en-
tire time in circulating this literature
that helps people "physically, mentally
and spiritually."
A very instructive institute for col-
porteurs will be held for Southern
California April 16-26, and we trust that
the Lord will impress upon the hearts
of many to take up this line of soul-
saving work. Correspond with our
local field secretary, L. A. Reynolds,
for particulars.
A few months ago one of our sisters
gave a young man a copy of "The
Marked Bible," who, not being inter-
ested in the book, gave it to another
man who was a sincere Christian and
one who was seeking-for more light.
He read the book, found the Sabbatn
truth, and every other phase of the
truth which he did not already know.
He has now for several weeks been a
regular attendant at our Sabbath ser-
vices, and is looking forward to uniting
with our church, both he and his little
girl. His wife is also becoming inter-
ested. Moral: Let us sow more seed
gospel literature.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
E. L. Neff, Pres. C. C. Mattison, Sec. sister along with members of her fam-
Box 1304, Fresno, Calif.
NEWS NOTES
Miss Bertha Neuf eld spent last week- soul-saving agency. Let us do more of
end at the Pacific Union College visit- it in 1925.
ing her brother who is attending school
there.
Brother H. G. Warden spent a very
profitable week out in the conference
in the interest of the "Ministry of
Healing" campaign.
Elders E. L. Neff and G. A. Wheeler,
with the other members of the Central
California Conference committee, spent
Sunday of last week in Lodi, attending
a meeting of the Lodi Academy board.
Is your thirteenth Sabbath offering NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
W. M. Adams, Pres. William Voth, Sec.
ready ? Central and North China ask Bin 7, Lodi, Calif.
for help March 28.
CONFERENCE ITEMS
The location of our camp meeting Elder W. M. Adams spoke in the
has not yet been decided upon. Elders Lodi English church at the eleven o'-
Neff, Wheeler and Weeks have spent clock hour the last Sabbath of the col-
considerable time looking for a site. porteurs' institute, and at three o'clock
in the afternoon in the Lodi German
The offering of only eight Sabbath church.
schools averaged more than 30 cents a
week per member in February. Nine Miss Ella McBroom was called to
Sabbath schools averaged 10 cents or Woodland Tuesday of last week on
less. Unless they show a marked im- account of the death of Doctor Royles
provement, our offerings will say to the in whose family she lived before com-
heathen, "Stay in darkness." ing to Lodi. She returned to the
SOUTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA office Friday morning.
J. J. Nethery, Pres. H. B. Thomas, Sec.
Box 584, Riverside, Calif.
Elder and Mrs. W. A. Sweany, ac-
S. D. A. BROADCASTING
companied by Elder and Mrs. Fero and
STATIONS Mrs. Hazel Roth, attended the Sabbath
Recently the writer had the privilege school convention at Modesto on Sab-
of visiting the American Bible Society bath, March 14. The nearby churches
in San Francisco. As we were about of Oakdale, Hughson and Salida as-
to leave, Mr. A. C. Deckleman of the sisted in the convention, which was
Society asked if we would not conduct very profitable and much enjoyed by
the daily Scripture reading that day all present.
over the radio station K. P. 0., located
at Hale Brothers of that city. We
replied that we would be pleased to Elders McElhany, Martin, Ruble, and
do so. Brethren Emerson and Oakes of the
Promptly at twelve o'clock we were Pacific Union Conference, met with the
on hands, and Mr. Deckleman pre- Central and Northern California Con-
sented us with a- small copy of-the ference_ committees and the. Lodi Aca-
book of Psalms, from which we read demy board, March 15, to give counsel
the eighth chapter. The thought came and help in deciding some important
to me since that time that every Sev- questions with reference to the future
enth-day Adventist should be a broad- improvements and developments of
casting station for the truth of God. Lodi Academy.
Recently in talking with one of the
members of the Riverside church a Sabbath, March 7, was a good day for
story was related of how a colporteur the Modesto church. The eleven
some years ago called at a home, and o'clock service was given to the annual
sold a copy of "Great Controversy," religious liberty program which was
later gave Bible studies, and now this divided between different readers. The
fact that no person has freedom but
ily is rejoicing in the third angel's he whom the Son makes free, and
message. that Christ said, "And if any man hear
Evangelistic colporteur work is a My words and believe not, I judge
him not; for I came not to judge the
world, but to save the world," was em-
H. A. Rentfro, Field Secretary. phasized as being the basis of God's
0 dealing with men, and must be a
ARE YOU ENJOYING POOR HEALTH?
asks Dr. Elmer F. Otis, diagnostician of the
principle in all true conversion.
New England Sanitarium, in his splendid ar- Neither intolerance or compulsion have
ticle appearing in the arch "WATCHMAN
any place in God's plan. At the close
MAGAZINE." In it he gives some invaluable
advice on removing depressing influences from of the service, four willing souls were
your life. In harmony with the editorial policy
of publishing something of the full message buried with their Lord in baptism by
in every issue, the health articles are among Elder Clarence Santee, rising to walk
the foremost and best. Members of your fam-
ily will enjoy reading the "WATCHMAN" as the new life in Him who has set them
there are articles published in every issue
with a view to interesting the old and the free. The afternoon was spent by sev-
young, the believer and the non-believer alike. eral in handing out our papers from
Your subscription and three others can be
obtained through your Bible House at only house to house. We pray God's bless-
$4.50. Why not make up such a club as a part
of your missionary work for this year? ing to rest upon the silent messengers.
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In a letter received from Brother appointment and found five boys await- receive the truly penitent soul.
A. E. Barton, who is located in Win- ing her arrival. It was apparent at Surely definite efforts for our boys
ters, he reports that he is holding three once from the serious manner of the and girls along spiritual lines do bring
public meetings during the week, and boys that they were greatly concerned. results, for they carry with them a
that the attendance and interest is on One of the boys opened the interview power that brings conviction to the
the increase. by saying that since joining the bap- heart. The lesson on repentance and
tismal class he felt that he must make confession had gripped the hearts of
The Lodi young people were favored some confessions, and in an open- those five boys, and they were seeking
by and very much enjoyed a talk hearted, genuine manner he proceeded Jesus through definite confession of
given by Elder J. H. McEachern the to make very definite acknowledg- sin. Our children do respond to these
last Sabbath afternoon of the colpor- ments of wrong doing. When he fin- deep spiritual truths, for they carry
teurs' institute, on personal life ished the other boys followed his ex- with them a power that brings convic-
sketches and experiences in the log- ample and were open and frank in tion to the heart. Those five boys were
ging camps of Canada. their confession of definite sins. The no more responsive than any other
teacher listened sympathetically, thank- boys or girls enrolled in our church
Brother J. M. Rowse, Pacific Press ing the Lord in her heart for this schools. May the Holy Spirit have the
Branch manager, and our home mis- manifestation of the working of the same opportunity in every school
sionary secretary met with the Ripon Holy Spirit. She felt that there were through this special soul-winning ac.tiv-
church Sabbath, March 14. The eve- other confessions that should be made ity in behalf of our boys and girls.
ning after the Sabbath Brother Rowse by these boys, but said nothing, be- Frances Fry.
gave a steropticon talk in the Salida lieving that the Holy Spirit would com-
church on' the publishing extension plete the work so manifestly begun in THE RURAL MISSION SCHOOL
work all over the world. their hearts. The little interview was WORK BRINGS RESULTS
concluded with prayer and the boys The boys who met me at the little
CALIFORNIA
G. A. Roberts, Pres. R. E. Kalfus, Sec. passed out. mountain station to carry my grips and
537 25th St., Oakland, Calif. One boy, however, lingered and asked direct me to the community about two
BAPTISMAL CLASSES IN OUR for a private interview. When the boy miles distant, where one of our rural
CHURCH SCHOOLS with whom he chummed saw that he mission schools is located, were very
The plan of organizing baptismal was remaining behind he expressed a enthusiastic over the thought of having
classes has met with a hearty response desire to remain also, and two very their schoolhouse enlarged. "Why, they
from our school teachers. They are penitent boys stood before the teacher. are all at the school at work. We are go-
taking hold of the plan with earnest The first boy began to sob and con- ing to have a series of meetings in con-
enthusiasm and are giving this special fessed that he had been stealing money. nection with our school, and we need
soul-winning activity its rightful place, He told how at one, time he had stolen, more room to hold the people," was
in our daily curriculum. From the a dollar; how that at another time he the reply when I asked where I might
reports received thus far all unbap- had stolen two dollars. He confessed find some of the members.
tized pupils are members of the bap- having stolen six or seven dollars in We soon found a company of about
tismal classes. small amounts. He then confessed ten men, each doing his part to prepare
A baptismal enrollment of about two having stolen a book containing green the schoolroom for the minister who
hundred has been reported by our trading stamps representing one hun- was coming in a day or so, to bind
teachers. Other schools have launched dred dollars in cash purchases. The off the work begun by the faithful
this work but have not yet sent us other boy was also crying. He could teacher. They were indeed happy to
their report. We believe that we are hardly wait for his turn to speak. He know that their children could attend
seeing a new vision of God's purpose said between sobs, "I know that you a Christian school and that they too
for our schools, and we believe that think I'm an honest boy, but I'm not. could be instructed in the third angel's
if there are any unbaptized pupils in I'm a liar. I have lied to you. I am message. After a few weeks of work
our schools at the close of the present the boy who did that piece of mischief by the conference laborer and the sac-
school year it will not be because our that you have been for days trying to rificing teacher, about twenty souls
teachers have failed to put forth faith- investigate. I may lose your good were baptized, and since a little com-
ful determined effort. opinion but I must be clear before God pany organized who are now happy to
Suggestive studies based upon "Steps and make this confession to you." know that the truth was also brought
to Christ" have been arranged as the The teacher was amazed for she had to them.
basis for study and personal work in never dreamed these boys guilty of the In another place, we have a neat
these baptismal classes. These studies things they were confessing. Since the school building and about twenty-five
are heart-gripping and are opening the teacher knew that these remarkable children near-by, but no school is held
way for the deep working of the Holy confessions were coming through no this year, not only because we had no
Spirit. special effort on her part, she realized teacher for them, but they do not have
After the lesson on repentance and that she was in the presence of God the means to support one. I had the
confession of sin, some boys who have and felt in her own heart a subduing pleasure of speaking to a congregation
recently enrolled in one of our bap- influence. As the boys wept over their there that had gathered to learn what
tismal classes telephoned the teacher sins, she wept with them, and together the prospects were for a school this
and asked to make an appointment with they knelt and asked forgiveness of year. We were hoping to send them a
her before the opening of school the that sin-pardoning Saviour who longs to teacher soon, but thus far have not
next morning. The teacher met the pardon every sin and who is waiting to been successful. I spoke to them that
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night about the importance of a Christ-
ian education, and was surprised to
notice how readily these people accept-
ed the plain truths from the Word of
God. I feel confident that there too, a
goodly number could be led to accept
the message if a teacher could be sent
to conduct the school and carry on
systematic missionary work. And I
could mention other localities where we
have rural mission schools from which
young people have already gone to our
advanced institutions to prepare for a
place in God's great harvest field.
Wherever school work is carried on
in these rural sections, we find the peo-
ple very susceptible to what is being
taught. Not only are the children anx-
ious to learn, but the parents can easily
be reached by those who show an in-
terest in their young people. The
teachers who have a knowledge of
hydrotherapy and can administer med-
ical aid have a wonderful influence in
the community. I have not been in
this field long, and have not been able
to make extended visits to the rural
mission schools, but from what I have
seen, I am convinced that the Lord has
many honest souls in these sections
whom He wants to save. One can alsci
see that it is according to God's plan
to have consecrated young men and
women locate in these places, since
those who live in the community as
teachers can wield a steady influence
that means much in stabilizing their
confidence in the message. With them,
more than with the people of the cities
and the richer country districts, ac-
quaintance increases confidence.
The work in the Southland is on-
ward. The Lord is giving us souls for
the efforts of the laborers and the
means expended and there are still
thousands who as yet know nothing of
the soon return of Jesus. Thousands
of our rural people do not have the
means with which to go and search
for the hidden treasure, but it must be
brought to them. Where are those
who will come and teach them to ob-
serve all things that the Lord has com-
manded us? F. R. Isaac.
OBITUARIES
Walker.Pauline Artie Walker was
born in Granby, Mo., Aug. 31, 1901,
and fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 19, 1925,
in Fortuna, Calif. With her parents
and two brothers she was baptized into
the message Oct. 7, 1922. Pauline had
never walked, nor was she ever free
of pain, because of a fall in infancy.
The baptism was quite pathetic, as the
writer immersed her in his arms. She
had a bright mind and was ever an
encouragement to the family in spirit-
ual duty. She sleeps in the Newberg
cemetery soon to rise in immortal
bloom. Elder J. R. Dieffenbacher and
Brother A. N. Bierkle assisted in the
funeral services. I. Parry Dillon.
Gould.W. P. Gould fell asleep in
Jesus, Nov. 16, 1924, in National City,
Calif., aged 80 years and 14 days. He
was a great sufferer from the three
and one-half years of service rendered
his country during the Civil War. As
he drew nearer his end he spoke of
death as a journey he was going to
take. His trust was entirely in God.
He leaves to mourn, his wife, two sons
and three daughters. Elders G. B.
Starr and H. W. Decker conducted the
funeral service. Annie Gould.
Casey.Harriet Casey was born in
St. Joseph, Mo., May 28, 1874, and died
in San Francisco, Calif., Jan. 27, 1925.
She came to California as a child. She
was married to E. G. Casey in June,
1894. Two children were born to them,
a son and a daughter. Besides her
devoted husband and children, she
leaves three sisters and four brothers.
Several years ago Sister Casey and one
sister embraced the message in Moun-
tain View, Calif., where her children
attended church school. Her loved ones
laid her away in hope. Services were
conducted by the writer and Elder
E. L. Maxwell at Mountain View.
M. C. Wilcox.
Hays.Peter S. Hays was born in
Ohio, April 27, 1858, and died in Fresno,
Calif., Jan. 27, 1925. In November of
1884 he was married to Rebecca Patter-
son. To them were born three child-
ren, one son and two daughters, all of
whom survive. About five years ago
Brother Hays with his family came to
California making their home in
Fresno. About 26 years ago Brother
and Sister Hays were baptized and
united with the Seventh-day Advent-
ist church, under the labors of 0. F.
Campbell. Brother Hays was a faith-
ful member of the church and served
at different times in an official capacity.
For some time he was deacon in the
Fresno church. His faith was always
strong in this message and he was always
interested in its progress and looked
forward to the glad day when the
work would be finished and God's
people gathered home. He leaves to
mourn his loss, his wife, three children,
four grandchildren and four sisters.
Funeral services were held in the
Fresno church by the writer assisted
by Elder Frank Weeks. We laid him
to rest in the cemetery in Fresno to
await the call of the Life-giver.
E. L. Neff.
Drake.Mary A. Drake, born in
Ohio, Feb. 16, 1842, died at the home
of Mrs. E. M. Shafer in Glendale,
Calif., Jan. 20, 1925, aged 80 years, 10
months and four days. Sister Drake
had lived a sweet, Christian life as a
believer in this message for many
years, and passed her lucid moments
in contemplation of the blessed hope.
She had placed her worldly all where
the moth and the rust do not corrupt,
and where thieves do not break
through and. steal. She was laid to rest
in a beautiful crypt in Forest Lawn
cemetery. Funeral services were con-
ducted by Elder G. A. Snyder, assisted
by the writer.
R. W. Parmele.
Hardy.Doris Lillian Hardy, youngest
daughter of Orlen and Fannie Hardy,
was born in Raymond, Calif., Jan. 12,
1915, and died Sept. 2, 1924, in indepen-
dence, Ore. For the previous two years
the family resided in Southern Califor-
nia, and Doris was a member of the Hun-
tington Beach Sabbath school. While
they were en route to Walla Walla,
Washington, she was suddenly stricken
with a malignant form of cerebro-
spinal meningitis. Eighty-five hours
later she passed peacefully to sleep to
await the call of the great Life-giver
at the first resurrection. Funeral ser-
vices were conducted by Elder Becker
of the Presbyterian church of Indepen-
dence, Ore. The body was sent to
Walla Walla, Washington and interred
in the Mount Hope cemetery at College
Place. The parents, two sisters and
one brother mourn their loss. We know
that she will live again in the glory
land. Fannie Hardy.
GLENDALE SANITARIUM AND
HOSPITAL
Notice is hereby given that the an-
nual meeting of the Glendale Sanitar-
ium and Hospital, a corporation, will
be held at the Glendale Sanitarium,
Glendale, Monday, April 6, at 10:00
a. m. This meeting is held for the
purpose of electing a board of direc-
tors for the ensuing term and for the
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transaction of any other business that Man or Couple wanted to live on small ranch For Sale.-Complete pumping outfit. Two-
near Lone Pine, Inyo Co., Calif. Rent free. horse power Alamo gas engine, used six
may properly come before the meeting. Inquire 0. W. Dolph, 450 Arroyo Drive, Pasa- months. Double Jack; 00 ft. three-inch pipe
The by-laws provide that members of dena, Calif. with rods; six-inch cylinder; $85.00 takes all.
this corporation shall consist of the Samuel H. Coombs, 233 California Ave., Bell,
Special Prices on hminer to Seventh-day Calif.
members in good and regular standing Adventists. Lumber as low as $22.00 per
of the Seventh-day Adventist church, thousand f. o. b. Wilmington. For further For Sale.-Called to another field. Will sell
as follows : particulars, address Loma Linda Lumber Co., equity new modern home. Five rooms, break-
Box 151, Loma Linda, Calif. fast nook, hardwood flouts, built-in features.
The members of the board of direc- Fifty-foot lot, street improvements paid,
tors of this corporation; the members Wanted.-A partner for mountain health cement garage. High land, beautiful view; 15
of the executive committee of the resort. Place is beautifully located on the minutes' walk to Los Angeles Academy. Two
shores of Big Bear Lake in the San Bernard- car lines. W. L. Mecum, 529 Isabel St., Los
Southern California Conference of Sev- ino mountains, 35 miles from Redlands. Any Angeles, Calif. 33-3t
enth-day Adventists; the members of one interested, write to J. G. Mitchell, Route
the executive committee of the Pacific A, Box 148-A, Redlands, Calif. Wonderful Opportunity for physician to lo-
Union Conference of Seventh-day Ad- cate in one of the most beautiful and pros-
Wanted.-The present address of Alma perous small cities in Southern California.
ventists; members of the General Con- (Watkins) Conragan, who was last heard from Largest practice in the city, also equipment
ference executive committee of Sev- in Susanville, Calif., in July, 1922. Anyone and reputation the best. Present owner wishes
having any knowledge of this woman will to connect with sanitarium work. Will take
enth-day Adventists in attendance at please forward same to her sister, Mrs. W. H. about $20,000 to handle home, equipment, etc.
any regularly called meeting; all or- Fox, at 139 West One Hundred Tenth St., A small first payment will be acceptable pro-
dained ministers in the employ of the Los Angeles, Calif. vided good references are furnished. Pur-
Southern California Conference of Sev- chaser must be willing to assume leading part
For Sale at a Great Bargain.-My place of in church and school work. For further infor-
enth-day Adventists; physicians and all business and residence, located in Gerlach, mation, address Box 94, Loma Linda, Calif.
heads of departments in the employ of Nev., on main line Western Pacific Railroad;
the Glendale Sanitarium and Hospital; two good pay rolls. Health resort, hot springs,
grocery, bakery, lunch counter. Residence five SPECIAL NOTICE
the delegate members of the Southern rooms; garage; 100 foot front. Best location Every Auto Owner, Attention! Louis Hennig
California Conference of Seventh-day in town. For particulars, write W. D. Moore, will open a high-class auto paint shop in the
Adventists for any regular annual meet- Gerlach, Nev. 32-3t vicinity of La Sierra Academy, May 28, 1925.
The latest 1925 Duco lacquer finishes will be
ing of said conference, the same to be For Sale.-Twenty-acre olive ranch four featured, with the season's newest color com-
and remain members of this corpora- miles west of Lindsay, Calif., in one of the binations. Mr. Hennig, now a student of La
tion from the convening of said con- finest fruit sections in California. Twelve acres Sierra Academy, has had five years' experience
in fourteen-year-old olive trees; seven acres in this line, his last connection being with the
ference until the convening of the next in early plums. Several olive factories near. Murphy Coach and Body Works, Pasadena,
annual meeting thereof. Good place to raise chickens. House and good Calif. High-class work, at moderate prices,
J. L. McElhany, President. pumping plant. Owner is left alone, reason with special discount to our people, will be
for selling. Place is worth $20,000; will sell the basis of this shop. Every one interested,
James Howarth, Secretary. for $16,000. What is the highest payment you kindly write, at once for details. Get your
can make down? Balance 7 per cent interest. reservation soon, as capacity will be only two
For further particulars, address J. C. Henson, cars per week. Address Louis Hennig, care
131 North Howard St., Glendale, Calif. 33-3t La Sierra Academy, Arlington, Calif. 33-3t
ADVERTISEMENTS
BOOK AND MAGAZINE REPORT, WEEK ENDING MARCH 6, 1925
SPECIAL NOTICE-TERMS
Colporteur Mag. or Book Hours Orders Helps Value
Advertising rate: 50 words or less, first Southeastern California-
insertion, $1.00. Each additional insertion, if H... A. Rentfro, Field Missionary Secretary
run consecutively, 50 cents. No advertisement F. C. Cisneros P. G. 22 3 $ 7.00 i$ 25.00
will be accepted unless cash accompanies the Laura Embree Misc. 16 14.75
same. H. E. Nash 0. D. 22.50
References from the conference president Kathleen Williams Magazines 13 9.75
must accompany requests for advertising space
in the "Recorder," where individuals are not 4 Colporteurs 51 3 $ 7.00 $ 72.00
personally known to the "Recorder."
Wanted for adoption, baby girl of American WEEK ENDING MARCH 13
parentage. Address Box 128, Glendale, Calif. California-
31-3t Aaron Larson, Field Missionary Secretary
H. A. Bursell, Jr. D. R. 1 $ 100 $ 2.00
E. Carpenter D. R. 19 1 3.50 10.50
For Sale.-Good producing Thompson seedless M. K. Graham Misc. 31 38.70
vineyard near Fresno, Calif. Will have $3,500 A. Hardesty G. C. 40 10 17.50 75.50
crop in August. Might consider exchange for F. H. Juers B. R. 10 1 5.50
Southern California property. Address 217 E. R. Osmunson B. R. 31 S 3.75 50.75
North Verdugo Road, Glendale, Calif. 32-3t P. U. College Class Misc. 20 11 66.00
E. J. Sharp H. P. 21 12 5.50 100.00
Am Leaving for Detroit, Mich., by auto any Mrs. E. A. Bauman Magazines 5.00
convenient time between now and May 1. Mrs. S. Campbell Magazines 12.50
Would like young man to accompany me. For Miss B. Ehrich Magazines 10.00
particulars, address P. 0. Box 592, Oakland, Miss G. Frederickson Magazihes 10.00
Calif. Bert Getman Magazines 16.85
Mrs. J. Hance Magazines 5.00
Health Seeker's Home including two apart-
ments to rent and new six-room cottage; double 13 Colporteurs 173 43 $32.25 $408.30
garage, poultry yard and buildings, well, motor
and windmill; $1,000 cash, balance like rent, Southeastern California-
or trade for California property. This place H. A. Rentfro, Field Missionary Secretary
will pay for itself. C. D. M. Williams, 1114 F. C. Cisneros P. G., H. M. 37 11 $ 7.50 $ 74.00
East Adams St., Tucson, Arizona. 27-3t Laura Embree Misc. 16 8.50
H. E. Nash O. D. 23 20 72.50
Kathleen Williams Magazines 9 12.85
For Sale.-Large view lot only two blocks
from the Glendale Academy. One block from 4 Colporteurs 76 31 $ 7.50 $167.85
Chevy Chase Drive boulevard which is being
built through to Pasadena; 65 foot frontage, Southern California-
rear 141 feet, average depth 203 feet. Price L. A. Reynolds, Field Missionary Secretary
reduced to $2,100; easy terms. D. R. Sperry, Adela Estrada H. H. 12 16 $ 64.00
420 East Broadway, Glendale, Calif. 31-3t H. Mangold P. G. 4 26.50
I. B. Winter 52 15.25 15.25
For Sale or Exchange for Southern California
Property.-Six-room house at Loma Linda, 3 Colporteurs 64 20 $15.25 $105.75
with two sets of plumbing so part can be
rented; screen porch and garage. Price, $3,200; Utah Mission-
mortgage $700. Terms $500 down, balance like J. A. Neilsen, Field Missionary Secretary
rent; or would discount equity of $2,500 30 per A. R. Robinson 47 50 $12.00 $118.00
cent for cash. Address Mrs. Mabel Bossert, 1 Colporteur
Route 2, Box 131, Glendale, Calif. Phone Glen
dale 4688-J. 31-3t 20 Colporteurs 411 197 $74.00 $871.90
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PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE S. D. A. Elder David Voth is spending a few casions for reviving their colporteur
DIRECTORY
days in Utah in the interest of the work. Plans have been laid whereby
Office-603 East Broadway, Glendale, California.
Postal AddressBox 146, Glendale, California. home missionary work. A general every volunteer for the bookman army
PresidentJ. L. McElhany. meeting was held in Salt Lake City may have a ten-day course in gospel
Secretary-TreasurerB. M. Emerson.
AuditorF. T. Oakes. last Sabbath and Sunday. salesmanship. No conference in the
Educational SecretaryW. W. Ruble. Pacific Union will be neglected, only
Home Missionary SecretaryDavid Voth.
Missionary Volunteer SecretaryF. E. Painter. It is with regret that we pass to our each field must wait its turn.
Field Missionary SecretaryJ. H. McEachem.
Religious Liberty and Publicity Secretary readers word of the accidental death The next institute will be held at La
W. F. Martin. of Elder L. H. Proctor last Friday. Sierra. Early in the year, the ex-
Medical SecretaryA. W. Truman.
Executive CommitteeJ. L. McElhany, E. W. Elder Proctor was taking a bath and ecutives and field secretaries of the
Farnsworth, W. M. Adams, J. J. Nethery,
0. 0. Bernstein, G. A. Roberts, E. L. Neff, probably was overcome by gas fumes. Southern California and Southeastern
A. R. Sandbom, J. A. Neilsen, V. E. Peugh, The "Recorder" extends deepest sym- California Conferences arranged that
F. E. Painter, W. W. Ruble, David Voth,
W. F. Martin, B. M. Emerson, F. T Oakes, pathy to the sorrowing relatives and this should be a joint institute to serve
J. H. McEachern, G. W. Reaser, C. H. Jones, friends. An obituary notice will appear both fields. It will facilitate the ques-
W. E. Nelson, G. K. Abbott, H. G. Westphal,
F. E. Corson, J. A. Burden, A. W. Truman. later. tion of time, and La Sierra being
easily accessible from all parts of both
Many of our people are enjoying the SPECIAL NOTICE conferences, we believe it will be the
use of "OUR LITTLE FRIEND" most economical for all concerned.
Elder J. H. McEachern of the
among the neighboring children and Those who wish to avail themselves
Pacific Union Conference will speak
finding it bright and helpful as a means of this valuable course of training,
in the following churches, at 7:45
of opening the way for other mission- should make definite arrangements
p. m., with the exception of River-
ary service. The editor of the little with their conference field secretary.
side on April 4, which will be at the
paper is endeavoring to get articles and Remember, an institute is not just
regular Sabbath service.
series of articles for the "LITTLE like a camp meeting. While the in-
March 29Ontario
FRIEND" that teach specific points of 30Santa Ana stitute is a great spiritual uplift to those
truth in the language of the children. 31Anaheim who attend, yet it is not held primarily
April 1Loma Linda for inspiration. It is conducted for the
Parents will be much pleased with the 2Redlands
serial entitled "The Conquering Prince," training of self-supporting missionaries
3San Bernardino who will enter the field as colporteur-
by R. B. Thurber. We feel impressed 4Riverside
to call special attention to this series 5San Diego G Street Con- evangelists. There is an urgent call for
and suggest that the children who wish vention resident colporteurs, and all who ex-
7National City pect to succeed should spare no effort
to part with their papers keep these
Among the topics he will consider to get a right start. The La Sierra
numbers clean and give them out to
will be the following: institute will give you the fundamentals
their little friends.
"The Challenge of the Twentieth of approach and the true psychology
Century to the Church of To-Day." of Christian salesmanship which will
Elder J. L. McElhany left Wednes-
"The Vacant Chair in Heaven." make you more efficient in soul-win-
day of this week for Washington, D. C.,
"Trumpet Blasts of the Coming ning, as well as in selling our truth-
to attend the Spring Council of the Storm."
General Conference. filled books and magazines.
"Omens of the Latter Rain," illus- J. H. McEachern.
trated by mission miracles. 0
Elder E. F. Peterson, assistant home "On the Verge of Jordan." SAFETY FIRST
In spite of the universal slogan "Safety
missionary secretary of the General Urgent request tor all in the First," the world is fearfully unsafe for
Conference, left last week for the anybody. If it cannot be made "safe for
vicinities of these churches to attend democracy," how may we make it safe for
East. He has been visiting among the these special meetings. eternity, asks William C. Thompson in the
churches in this union since the book- March "WATCHMAN MAGAZINE." This,
and a dozen other interesting and informative
men's convention in Mountain View. articles on vital phases of the message, make
THE LA SIERRA JOINT INSTI- this issue especially valuable. Why not help
to circulate the truth by selling single copies?
Elder J. H. McEachern, who recently TUTE FOR SOUTHERN AND In lots of ten or more, they cost you only ten
SOUTHEASTERN CALIFOR- cents each. They sell at 25 cents which gives
connected with the Pacific Union Con- you a commission of 15 cents on every copy,
NIA, APRIL 16-26 or $15.00 a hundred. City workers, giving
ference as field missionary secretary, earnest application to the work, find it possible
is spending a few days in Southern Many who have heard of the re- to sell as many as a hundred copies a day.
You can earn extra funds for personal needs,
California in a colporteur recruiting freshing and instructive colporteur in- church school expense, mission funds and so
campaign. He spoke in the Glendale stitutes held in the north, have won- on very easily in this way while at the same
time doing very effective and profitable home
church last Sabbath. dered if the conferences in Southern missionary work. Your Bible House secretary
will gladly co-operate with you in this im-
California were to have similar oc- portant work.
Elder W. F. Martin returned to
Glendale Thursday of last week. After
COLPORTEUR INSTITUTES
spending a few days at the office he
returned to Sacramento, as there are Conference Place Date
a number of bills before the legislature Southern and Southeastern La Sierra Academy April 16-26
Arizona Phoenix April 26-May 3
which if become laws might seriously Central California May 10-20
hinder our work. Let all our people Nevada May 21-28
remember to pray for Elder Martin at Utah June 20-30
this critical time.