April 1970 Issue
A Burden and a Vision
Richard F. Farley
FOR years a deep conviction has pressed on me that there are possibilities, as well as responsibilities, in our use of the Sabbath preaching service toward which we preachers might well aspire. . .
FOR years a deep conviction has pressed on me that there are possibilities, as well as responsibilities, in our use of the Sabbath preaching service toward which we preachers might well aspire. . .Attorneys, We Visit Them Not
H. J. Harris
ATTORNEYS are people too. They are people of intelligence, influence, and affluence. They are leaders in every community. Their counsel and advice is sought after and listened to by citizens everywhere. But we seldom seek them out for any reason. . .
ATTORNEYS are people too. They are people of intelligence, influence, and affluence. They are leaders in every community. Their counsel and advice is sought after and listened to by citizens everywhere. But we seldom seek them out for any reason. . .Needed—Spirit-filled Preaching on the Resurrection
Orley M. Berg
According to Religious News Service, Dr. Howard Conn, of Plymouth Congregational church in Minneapolis, distributed a questionnaire to his congregation two Sundays after last Easter, and announced the results in a sermon, "The Anatomy of Easter." The results are quite revealing.
According to Religious News Service, Dr. Howard Conn, of Plymouth Congregational church in Minneapolis, distributed a questionnaire to his congregation two Sundays after last Easter, and announced the results in a sermon, "The Anatomy of Easter." The results are quite revealing.How to Deal With People
R.R. Bietz
WHO knows how to deal with people? How do you deal with a critic? A hypocrite? Or a disloyal individual? How do you deal with a person who fritters away his time? What about the discouraged soul who thinks he has lost his last friend on earth? How do we relate to the one who feels he is not appreciated? If he were, he'd be promoted, says he.
WHO knows how to deal with people? How do you deal with a critic? A hypocrite? Or a disloyal individual? How do you deal with a person who fritters away his time? What about the discouraged soul who thinks he has lost his last friend on earth? How do we relate to the one who feels he is not appreciated? If he were, he'd be promoted, says he.Help for the Local Church Elder
N.R. Dower
WE WISH to call the attention of our pastors and church elders to a course entitled "The Work of the Church Elder" in its revised edition, which is now offered by the Home Study Institute. It was originally prepared in 1949 and first made available to workers and laymen…
The Minister and His Wife
Ralph M. Smucker
LONG before Mrs. John Wesley dragged her husband around the house by his hair, Christian pastors had found that among the most difficult persons in the world to live with were their own wives. No other area of human endeavor so dramatically and quickly bring to the attention of the pastor his own humanity and sinfulness as his relationship with his wife. The minister who is successful at helping other people solve problems of relations with others may still fail to have a happy and warm relationship with his own wife.
LONG before Mrs. John Wesley dragged her husband around the house by his hair, Christian pastors had found that among the most difficult persons in the world to live with were their own wives. No other area of human endeavor so dramatically and quickly bring to the attention of the pastor his own humanity and sinfulness as his relationship with his wife. The minister who is successful at helping other people solve problems of relations with others may still fail to have a happy and warm relationship with his own wife.The Invisible Adventist Press (Part 1)
Richard H. Utt
THE public will buy, pay for, and read Seventh-day Adventist books. And the results of even one book read by one non- Adventist can reach into eternity.
THE public will buy, pay for, and read Seventh-day Adventist books. And the results of even one book read by one non- Adventist can reach into eternity.Moslem Breakthrough in Southern Mindanao
T. A. Layon
THE last public effort conducted in the Southern Mindanao Mission for the year 1969 was in Silway, General Santos City, Philippines, August 1 to September 15. The meetings were conducted by Jimmy H. Adil, our Moslem worker, and Hus S. Bu gayong, our ministerial intern.
THE last public effort conducted in the Southern Mindanao Mission for the year 1969 was in Silway, General Santos City, Philippines, August 1 to September 15. The meetings were conducted by Jimmy H. Adil, our Moslem worker, and Hus S. Bu gayong, our ministerial intern.Moslem Authority on "True" and "So-called" Christians
Robert Darnell
A WIDELY-CIRCULATED Moslem periodical recently published an article in which the substitution of Sunday for the Sabbath was represented as an example of Christian apostasy. . .
A WIDELY-CIRCULATED Moslem periodical recently published an article in which the substitution of Sunday for the Sabbath was represented as an example of Christian apostasy. . .The Content of the Pastoral Prayer (Concluded)
C. M. Mellor
PRAYER in the church worship service is the respectful and receptive opening of the heart to God with others of like attitudes and expectations. It is a togetherness in approaching God for His presence and mercies.
PRAYER in the church worship service is the respectful and receptive opening of the heart to God with others of like attitudes and expectations. It is a togetherness in approaching God for His presence and mercies.Ministry to the Blind
Robert L. Sheldon
The General Conference established the Christian Record Braille Foundation more than seventy-one years ago. Quietly and efficiently they have been producing Braille and recorded publications for the blind and physically handicapped.
The General Conference established the Christian Record Braille Foundation more than seventy-one years ago. Quietly and efficiently they have been producing Braille and recorded publications for the blind and physically handicapped.First Field School of Evangelism in Britain
John Oddie, Bill McVay
TO THE unfinished task!" "The challenge of evangelism in the seventies!" "To win Great Britain for God!" This was the heart-cry of twenty-eight ministers, dedicated laymen, and a friendly church as they launched England's first Field School of Evangelism. E. C. Banks, of Andrews University, represented the University. George E. Knowles, on loan from the Oregon Conference, served as evangelist, with Colin Morris, of the South England Conference, as associate evangelist. . .
TO THE unfinished task!" "The challenge of evangelism in the seventies!" "To win Great Britain for God!" This was the heart-cry of twenty-eight ministers, dedicated laymen, and a friendly church as they launched England's first Field School of Evangelism. E. C. Banks, of Andrews University, represented the University. George E. Knowles, on loan from the Oregon Conference, served as evangelist, with Colin Morris, of the South England Conference, as associate evangelist. . .The Lord's Day and the Lord of the Sabbath (Concluded)
Robert L. Odom
The Gospels contain no record of any disagreement between Jesus and the Pharisees concerning which day of the week was the Sabbath. The seventh day of the week, which they observed as the Sabbath day, was also the day which He and His disciples observed as God's holy day. . .
The Gospels contain no record of any disagreement between Jesus and the Pharisees concerning which day of the week was the Sabbath. The seventh day of the week, which they observed as the Sabbath day, was also the day which He and His disciples observed as God's holy day. . .The Immorality of Statistics
Milton Hook
We could legitimately write about the morality of statistics, for it is most important that a church organization be aware of increasing or decreasing membership, trends in offerings, and welfare work accomplished. However, like all things of good and moral worth, there is the abuse of such things and herein lies the immorality. . .
We could legitimately write about the morality of statistics, for it is most important that a church organization be aware of increasing or decreasing membership, trends in offerings, and welfare work accomplished. However, like all things of good and moral worth, there is the abuse of such things and herein lies the immorality. . .Medical Missonary Work---Why Not Now?
H. W. Nolan
IS IT possible that the great Second Advent Movement could have been the victim of a colossal confidence trick? This question can perhaps never be answered to the entire satisfaction of everyone. At this stage of our discussion it is an open question, but the majority of us would unequivocally and decidedly echo a resounding "No!" Such would be the immediate reaction of the bulk of our loyal, active, and absolute Adventists. Yet, could it possibly be so? If it were possible, what a master stroke that would be for the archdeceiver to accomplish. . .
IS IT possible that the great Second Advent Movement could have been the victim of a colossal confidence trick? This question can perhaps never be answered to the entire satisfaction of everyone. At this stage of our discussion it is an open question, but the majority of us would unequivocally and decidedly echo a resounding "No!" Such would be the immediate reaction of the bulk of our loyal, active, and absolute Adventists. Yet, could it possibly be so? If it were possible, what a master stroke that would be for the archdeceiver to accomplish. . .A Visit With the "King's Daughters"
Dollis M. Pierson
IT WAS near zero weather, and snow and ice covered the ground as our plane touched down at Portland, Maine, airport, January 25. The State of Maine can be as beautiful in mid winter as it is in spring and summer, especially just after a new blanket of snow has covered the earth and the sun is shining down on evergreen branches laden with snow and glistening icicles.
IT WAS near zero weather, and snow and ice covered the ground as our plane touched down at Portland, Maine, airport, January 25. The State of Maine can be as beautiful in mid winter as it is in spring and summer, especially just after a new blanket of snow has covered the earth and the sun is shining down on evergreen branches laden with snow and glistening icicles.