Catherine Dower

MY HUSBAND and I were asked to hold meetings in Hartford, Connecticut. I was to hold some cooking classes and give food demonstrations following a Stop-Smoking Clinic conducted by the pastor and Dr. Agatha Thrash. My husband was to conduct…

Dear Shepherdesses: In my mind's ear I can hear the strains of "Silent Night, Holy Night" and "O Come, All Ye Faithful" ringing out on the night air as our people carol for missions during this holiday season. I know it is a busy time for…

Dear Shepherdess: In the Garden State Shepherdess newsletter Lois Albers, a minister's wife in Hackettstown, New Jersey, shares her thoughts on mixed blessings. She says, "Are you ever confused a bit about your blessings? I am. Part of me…

WITH summer here in all its glory we think of camp meetings, traveling, vacations, picnics, and long Sabbath evenings. This usually means we need good nourishing food ready to eat at a moment's notice. Why not stock the freezer with some…

Four and one-half years ago Mrs. Dollis M. Pierson, wife of our General Conference president, at our request assumed the responsibility of writing, collecting, and editing material for the women's section of The Ministry—By His…