William H. Bergherm
William H. Bergherm, Former Chaplain, 47th General Hospital, U. S. Army (at the time of publication)
Articles by William H. Bergherm
Our Forgotten Brothers
March 2024
This is a shortened version of a Ministry article published in October 1961 that we can still learn from today.
During the past three years I have served as chaplain of a Federal hospital, a Federal prison,…
The Priceless Value of Song
August 1941
In the Bible much is said about man's duty to sing. James says, "Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry ? let him sing psalms." Paul exhorted the Colossians to be "teaching and admonishing one…
Medical Work in Colombia and Venezuela
January 1943
Three years ago Missionary Sherman sat in his office thinking out a plan for medical work, a plan which he realized would have to be built on faith alone. There was no money, but he had a plan plus a firm faith.…
How God Used a Hospital
April 1946
The 47th General Hospital was often, though erroneously, of course, spoken of as the Adventist hospital. It was, in fact, a regular Army hospital, sent forth in so far as its staff of officers was concerned, by the College…
Open-Air Meetings in D.C.
July 1947
Special instruction has come to this people regarding outdoor ministry. To this we do well to take earnest heed at this time. Ours is an outdoor age. Our parks, beaches, highways, outdoor resorts,…
New Church Organized on Marine Base
March 1955
It was my privilege to visit Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and witness a baptism conducted by Chaplain Robert Mole at the time of the organization of a church on that base. This was the first time in the history of this…
Soul Winning in Nearby Military Bases
April 1958
The pastor who has a military installation in his district has a highly potential field for a large harvest in souls. Experience has shown that efforts put forth in such a field yield as rich a harvest as similar…
Ministering in Prison
July 1959
There are more than 160,000 prisoners in the State and Federal prisons of America today. For the most part, these prisoners are young men between the ages of eighteen and thirty, and their number is constantly increasing. The average stay…
Our Forgotten Brothers
October 1961
DURING the past three years I have served as chaplain of a Federal hospital, a Federal prison, and at present writing, of a State training school for delinquent youth. I have seen hundreds admitted and discharged from these places. I have…
FEATURES: Helping Men in the Armed forces
May 1952
In Talking with Seventh-day Adventist ministers I have frequently heard remarks about how "wicked" the armed forces are. I must agree. "The whole world lieth in wickedness." 1 John 5:19. To impress upon our youth that the Army is bad,…
Gratifying Results in the South
April 1937
Gratifying Results in the South
To those who are waiting for that soon-coming day when truth shall triumph gloriously, there is nothing more cheering than news of fresh victories won on the battle front. Such…
Gospel Teams Led by Gospel Ministry
November 1935
No doubt many of our workers have followed with interest the remarkable forward movement now taking place in the heart of old Africa. Elder W. H. Anderson tells us that in one mission in the Congo one hundred and twenty-five…