August 1971 Issue
Ghosts in the Parsonage
Don H. Lee
In December, 1716 the well-ordered household of Susannah Wesley was disturbed by a poltergeist, and the family endured the rowdy activity of the phenomenon. John Wesley, later to found the Methodist movement, was away at school, but his rector father, Samuel, entered into fervent combat with the spirit visitant. . .
In December, 1716 the well-ordered household of Susannah Wesley was disturbed by a poltergeist, and the family endured the rowdy activity of the phenomenon. John Wesley, later to found the Methodist movement, was away at school, but his rector father, Samuel, entered into fervent combat with the spirit visitant. . .To Know Thy God
Robert L. Larsen
Your letter that appeared in the February MINISTRY magazine was both tragic and encouraging. Tragic, for it truly does express the dilemma that so many, both young and old, find themselves in today void of a personal knowledge of God and Jesus Christ. Encouraging, however, in that the hunger for God is still there. This is wonderful! Jesus said of such individuals, "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled" (Matt. 5:6).
Your letter that appeared in the February MINISTRY magazine was both tragic and encouraging. Tragic, for it truly does express the dilemma that so many, both young and old, find themselves in today void of a personal knowledge of God and Jesus Christ. Encouraging, however, in that the hunger for God is still there. This is wonderful! Jesus said of such individuals, "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled" (Matt. 5:6).A Disputed Ministry
James R. Hardin
TWENTY-FIVE percent of the American population is under the age of ten years. This is a staggering thought as the church assesses its total evangelistic goals to preach the gospel to "every creature." Another 25 percent of the American population is under the age of twenty-five. . .
TWENTY-FIVE percent of the American population is under the age of ten years. This is a staggering thought as the church assesses its total evangelistic goals to preach the gospel to "every creature." Another 25 percent of the American population is under the age of twenty-five. . .The If and When of Confession
D. A. Delafield
"Confess your faults ["sins," R.S.V. and N.E.B.] one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much" (James 5:16).
"Confess your faults ["sins," R.S.V. and N.E.B.] one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much" (James 5:16).Conducting the Sabbath Services
Orley M. Berg
THE Sabbath services are among the most important occasions that arise during a week. They afford precious opportunities for Bible study, fellowship, and worship, and everything possible should be done to make these services as attractive and helpful as possible. Still, all too frequently they leave much to be desired. . .
THE Sabbath services are among the most important occasions that arise during a week. They afford precious opportunities for Bible study, fellowship, and worship, and everything possible should be done to make these services as attractive and helpful as possible. Still, all too frequently they leave much to be desired. . .Home Help
E.H.J. Steed
Today we find a world falling apart many terribly disillusioned at the grandiose concepts previously propounded and sadly wanting in presenting the reality of changed lives. . .
Today we find a world falling apart many terribly disillusioned at the grandiose concepts previously propounded and sadly wanting in presenting the reality of changed lives. . .Church Sponsers Seminar on Eschatology
Orley M. Berg
On March 8, 1971, a seminar on eschatology was conducted for non-Adventist clergymen of Knox County, Ohio. Twenty-five pastors sent in reservations in response to the invitations extended by Pastor Leroy L. Albers and Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist church to all clergymen of the county. . .
On March 8, 1971, a seminar on eschatology was conducted for non-Adventist clergymen of Knox County, Ohio. Twenty-five pastors sent in reservations in response to the invitations extended by Pastor Leroy L. Albers and Mount Vernon Seventh-day Adventist church to all clergymen of the county. . .Do You Know How to Handle Frustration?
Geoffrey E. Garne
Here are a few practical suggestions on how to handle the next attack of frustration that hits you. . .
Here are a few practical suggestions on how to handle the next attack of frustration that hits you. . .Cosmic Conveyances
Robert F. Correia
THE aid of terrestrial technology, earthlings have at long last made their initial landings on the lunar surface. Recent achievements of our space program appear to be but the beginning of further fantastic feats in man's conquest of the cosmos. Space scientists consider the moon and Mars as steppingstones in their search into space. . .
THE aid of terrestrial technology, earthlings have at long last made their initial landings on the lunar surface. Recent achievements of our space program appear to be but the beginning of further fantastic feats in man's conquest of the cosmos. Space scientists consider the moon and Mars as steppingstones in their search into space. . .Just What DO You Mean?
H. C. White
A Plea for Speaking the Same "Language" on an Important Subject
A Plea for Speaking the Same "Language" on an Important SubjectWhat Expect of My Ministers Wife
Pearl Patzer
The following questions and answers are taken from a survey that Mrs. Patzer conducted involving a number of women church members.
The following questions and answers are taken from a survey that Mrs. Patzer conducted involving a number of women church members.Be an Evangelist? (Part III)
F. W. Detamore
THE evangelist must be prepared for certain times of feelings of utter aloneness. Not merely when you travel and long for home, but even in your work there are periods of destitute loneliness. It may strike you when you are out visiting and glance up at the moon and wish you could be with your family, but you must be out till late each night seeking the lost. . .
THE evangelist must be prepared for certain times of feelings of utter aloneness. Not merely when you travel and long for home, but even in your work there are periods of destitute loneliness. It may strike you when you are out visiting and glance up at the moon and wish you could be with your family, but you must be out till late each night seeking the lost. . .That Column in a Worker's Report Blank
Ron Runyan
MEETINGS assisted--23. That sounds good. Sermons preached--3. All you can expect for an assistant pastor in a large city church. Calls or visits--129. Nobody could complain about that. Count all those telephone calls. But now that column. Baptisms. Zero this month. And that's probably the only column the conference president will really notice. . .
MEETINGS assisted--23. That sounds good. Sermons preached--3. All you can expect for an assistant pastor in a large city church. Calls or visits--129. Nobody could complain about that. Count all those telephone calls. But now that column. Baptisms. Zero this month. And that's probably the only column the conference president will really notice. . .