The less publicity I have, the better I I like it. I have worked with evangelists who asked the Bible worker to stand in the meetings and be introduced to the audience. This has some advantages. However, in a place where there is prejudice, this plan does not seem wise. Prejudice may be increased if the people know that we are seeking to get into their homes in order to study with them. At the public meetings, cards are passed out to all those who desire literature, and I prefer to take this literature to the homes of the people myself, thus making a personal contact. At the door I say:
"I am the Bible teacher connected with the — evangelistic meetings. We follow the plan of having someone come to the home to present any subject you may have missed. Our studies form a connected series, and if there are any you have missed, you lose the connection. Are there any you have missed?"
If the person says, "There was one night I didn't get out," I answer: "If you have time now, I should be glad to go over that subject with you. If not, I shall be glad to come back." I try to make an appointment at once.
If the person has been present at all the public meetings, I say: "Is there anything about any of the subjects you have heard that is not clear to you? In a sermon the minister goes on. With me, you can stop me any time and say, 'Won't you go back over that?' You will find that sitting down in your home and reviewing these subjects will be a help to you."
I get out my chart and refer to some of the prophecies. There are usually some texts not understood. I read these, and give additional references.
Washington, D. C
