October 1971 Issue
A Message to the President
Ellen G. White
This letter was written by Ellen G. White from North Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia, September 20, 1892, to Elder O. A. Olsen, president of the General Conference. Its appropriateness to our own day leads us to share it with our MINISTRY readers.
This letter was written by Ellen G. White from North Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia, September 20, 1892, to Elder O. A. Olsen, president of the General Conference. Its appropriateness to our own day leads us to share it with our MINISTRY readers.My Testimony
Gerald F. Colvin
I HAVE fully resigned myself to nothing because I have been nothing, because I have made nothing, and because I shall be nothing. Past struggles have proved me incapable of wresting aside the hands of fate. Those transformations that I would have wrought in those about me have not appeared. Thus, on every side life has shown herself my master. I could not turn the course of history in my environment. . .
I HAVE fully resigned myself to nothing because I have been nothing, because I have made nothing, and because I shall be nothing. Past struggles have proved me incapable of wresting aside the hands of fate. Those transformations that I would have wrought in those about me have not appeared. Thus, on every side life has shown herself my master. I could not turn the course of history in my environment. . .Why Be An Ordinary Preacher?
William A. Haynor
THE center of worship in the Seventh-day Adventist Church service is the pulpit. The climax or disappointment for the faithful tens of thousands who attend a multitude of sanctuaries on Sabbath morning is the pastoral exhortation. No single hour of the minister's week is so impregnated with opportunities. . .
THE center of worship in the Seventh-day Adventist Church service is the pulpit. The climax or disappointment for the faithful tens of thousands who attend a multitude of sanctuaries on Sabbath morning is the pastoral exhortation. No single hour of the minister's week is so impregnated with opportunities. . .Make Room for Personal Visitation
Robert H. Pierson
MY PASTOR and I have recently made some visits in the homes of our members," the first elder of one of our large churches wrote to me recently, "and I find that our people are literally starving to death for the kindly visit from the shepherd of the flock."
MY PASTOR and I have recently made some visits in the homes of our members," the first elder of one of our large churches wrote to me recently, "and I find that our people are literally starving to death for the kindly visit from the shepherd of the flock."Write Simply
Cecil Coffey
IT IS not easy to write simply; in fact, it is more difficult to be simple in communicating than to be complex. But the most effective writing is simple writing. Witness the success of Reader's Digest, a good example of simple writing. . .
IT IS not easy to write simply; in fact, it is more difficult to be simple in communicating than to be complex. But the most effective writing is simple writing. Witness the success of Reader's Digest, a good example of simple writing. . .The Reading of the Scriptures
Orley M. Berg
IN ADDITION to the pastoral prayer, an other very important part of the Sabbath worship service usually conducted by the local elder is the public reading of the Scriptures. This assignment is not to be taken lightly nor entered into without much prayer and preparation. . .
IN ADDITION to the pastoral prayer, an other very important part of the Sabbath worship service usually conducted by the local elder is the public reading of the Scriptures. This assignment is not to be taken lightly nor entered into without much prayer and preparation. . .Seminary '71
Fred J. Crump
None of us taking notes that March day during the first class of the spring quarter, 1971, had any illusions that this class in Christology would be a push-over. We would have to produce read, assimilate, reproduce facts and ideas and more: "Gentlemen, if you give me back, in perfect form, exactly what I have given you, you will receive a B for the course; but if you want an A you must give me more than I have given you. You must study beyond the boundaries and enrich your answers!"
None of us taking notes that March day during the first class of the spring quarter, 1971, had any illusions that this class in Christology would be a push-over. We would have to produce read, assimilate, reproduce facts and ideas and more: "Gentlemen, if you give me back, in perfect form, exactly what I have given you, you will receive a B for the course; but if you want an A you must give me more than I have given you. You must study beyond the boundaries and enrich your answers!"Wanted: Real Live Missionaries
Wilbur K. Nelson
NO DOUBT you remember being in the junior tent at camp meeting when the leader said: "Boys and girls, this morning we are going to have a story from a real live missionary!" "Live" missionaries who remain in the field of service know the vital importance of good health. Physically, mentally, and spiritually they must stay alive if they are to effectively witness for Christ. . .
NO DOUBT you remember being in the junior tent at camp meeting when the leader said: "Boys and girls, this morning we are going to have a story from a real live missionary!" "Live" missionaries who remain in the field of service know the vital importance of good health. Physically, mentally, and spiritually they must stay alive if they are to effectively witness for Christ. . .Harnessing the Church
Roland Lehnhoff
IN OUR work of evangelism we find that 10 to 60 percent of the audience are not members of our church. But out of this percentage of nonmembers attending, usually 85 to 95 percent have had no previous contact with our church or its members. They come in response to the advertising. . .
IN OUR work of evangelism we find that 10 to 60 percent of the audience are not members of our church. But out of this percentage of nonmembers attending, usually 85 to 95 percent have had no previous contact with our church or its members. They come in response to the advertising. . .The Figurative Language of the Bible
Geoffrey E. Youlden
ONE evening after I had finished preaching on "Heaven" a man came up to me with the challenge, "Apparently you are not aware that there is no such place as a heaven, and the texts you have just finished reading are nothing more than mere figurative expressions."
ONE evening after I had finished preaching on "Heaven" a man came up to me with the challenge, "Apparently you are not aware that there is no such place as a heaven, and the texts you have just finished reading are nothing more than mere figurative expressions."It All Started With a Woman
LaVon Ray
I'M EMBARRASSED. I really am. At the moment I am so emotionally involved with this subject, I just hope the message comes through clearly. I have reason to be concerned--there are four girls ranging from age 11 through 18 in our home, three daughters and my younger sister whom we are educating. The matter of dress had never caused any more than a ripple in our lives until the older girls reached their teens. If I had known what I know now, it would have received more attention. . .
I'M EMBARRASSED. I really am. At the moment I am so emotionally involved with this subject, I just hope the message comes through clearly. I have reason to be concerned--there are four girls ranging from age 11 through 18 in our home, three daughters and my younger sister whom we are educating. The matter of dress had never caused any more than a ripple in our lives until the older girls reached their teens. If I had known what I know now, it would have received more attention. . .Children Too!
C. L. Brooks
IT IS not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish" (Matt. 18:14). Little ones are people of God and are to be treated as such. The Lord Jesus demonstrated interest and concern in the winning of children. . .
IT IS not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish" (Matt. 18:14). Little ones are people of God and are to be treated as such. The Lord Jesus demonstrated interest and concern in the winning of children. . ."Philippian Fellowship" Uniquely Different
Cyril Miller
FIVE glorious days of nothing but inspirational, evangelistic instruction and warm, friendly visits with fellow ministers were enjoyed by nearly 100 pastors, evangelists, and conference administrators attending the "Philippian Fellowship" held in New Orleans by the Southwestern Union, January 4-8, 1971. . .
FIVE glorious days of nothing but inspirational, evangelistic instruction and warm, friendly visits with fellow ministers were enjoyed by nearly 100 pastors, evangelists, and conference administrators attending the "Philippian Fellowship" held in New Orleans by the Southwestern Union, January 4-8, 1971. . .Preaching WIth VIsual Aids
Lawrence Nelson
VISUAL aids on the sanctuary captivate the audience and simplify the message. Preachers who have used visual aids know from experience that such a presentation gets the message across with a clear conception far better than that attained in using a screen with pictures. . .
VISUAL aids on the sanctuary captivate the audience and simplify the message. Preachers who have used visual aids know from experience that such a presentation gets the message across with a clear conception far better than that attained in using a screen with pictures. . .Music for Worship
Roy E. Harris
From the standpoint of the Christian who urgently loves God, the reward of worshiping God is the very fact of worship. This is true of all situations where love is the dominant impulse, because love, among other things, is forgetfulness of self. For the loving Christian, then, it is enough that God permits and encourages him to worship. He asks no blessing than to be in the company of God. . .
From the standpoint of the Christian who urgently loves God, the reward of worshiping God is the very fact of worship. This is true of all situations where love is the dominant impulse, because love, among other things, is forgetfulness of self. For the loving Christian, then, it is enough that God permits and encourages him to worship. He asks no blessing than to be in the company of God. . .