Southern Tidings
VoL. XXXII
Medical Work In Brazil, South America
F. L. Harrison
Treasurer of the South American Division
T HE North Brazil Union Mission is
small in membership, but the needs
for medical missionary work are many in
the great Amazon River section. From our
Division office in Buenos Aires, I traveled
one and one-half days before reaching
southern Brazil, and then fifteen days by
steamer to Belem, where the North Brazil
office is located. From here back to our
East Brazil Union office in Rio de Janeiro,
it takes twelve days. This gives a little
idea of the great distances of the country
of Brazil. From Belem, going up the Ama-
zon River to Iquitos, one must spend
twenty-eight days by river steamer.
Our launch, the Luzeiro (Light Bearer),
has been remodeled and a new engine in-
stalled. Pastor and Mrs. Halliwell had
already left Belem before I arrived on
their annual medical missionary trip up
the Amazon. They sent word back to the
office that they were finding many people
sick this year with the fever. They took
with them approximately $360.00 of med-
icine, but on March 31, Pastor Halliwell
wired to the office, saying the medicine
was nearly all gone, and to•send more with
those leaving to attend the camp meeting
at Maues. Last year on the annual trip
made by the Luzeiro, over 8,000 people
were treated.
In the year 1933 Honario Tavares,
went to Punto Alegre to conduct an Indian
school. His little child was taken sick from
exposure and died. The child was laid
away to rest without anyone to speak
words of comfort to the sorrowing parents.
During the months which followed, the
Indians stole Brother Tavares' chickens,
poisoned his dog, and killed their only
cow. After four years the Lord began to
let them see some of the fruits of their
labors to encourage them, and fifteen were
baptized. Two years later there were
forty more. The Indian who possibly gave
them the most trouble, and was Honario's
worst enemy, was Quirino. Their first con-
13th Sabbath Overflow To Brazil--June 29
"For the Love of Christ Constraineth Us"
COLLEGEDALE, TENNESSEE, June 26, 1940
tact was when he came to have some teeth
pulled. It was his custom to have his front
teeth filed to a point. Some time passed
and Quiriono became more trustworthy,
and five years from the first contact, when
the Luzeiro came along he acted as a pilot
on one of the tributary rivers to the
Amazon for Pastor Halliwell. As they had
visited various places he had heard Sister
Halliwell sing in Portuguese that song,
"Christo Salvo o Pecador"—(Jesus Saves
the Sinner). He was much impressed, and
on the way down the river he edged up
close to the side of Pastor Halliwell and
said, "Could your wife sing that song she
has sung often as we have visited the dif-
ferent places?" She did, and then it was
sung a second time. Finally he said,
"Would Christ save an Indian or, only
white people?" He was assured the Lord
saves all who truly repent of their sins.
Then Quirino told his life story. He said,
"I have been very wicked and have killed
six men during my lifetime." Three times
he had tried to kill Brother Tavares, the
teacher, but he had been unable to do so.
He longed for the same protection the
teacher had been given. That dark night
on the river, a real change came into the
heart of Quirino, and he fully accepted
Christ as his personal Saviour. Two years
later he made a two-weeks' trip with
Brother Tavares and interpreted into the
Indian language for him. The medical
missionary work on the Amazon is bring-
ing relief, as well as preparing and winning
souls to Christ.
Pastor Neilsen, president of the Division,
visited the Amazon section last year, and
attended their annual camp meeting at
Maues. Among those baptized was an
elderly couple well past eighty years of age.
They were helped down to the canoe
which carried them over to the place of
baptism. They were very happy, the old
gentleman looking up into heaven at the
close of his baptism, expressing his grati-
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tude for the knowledge he had received
and the privilege of being baptized. A few
weeks later the wife was laid to rest. When
a brother visited the eighty-six-year-old
husband just a little while afterwards, he
was feeling very weak and was certain it
wouldn't be long until he would be laid
by her side. Ile was so thankful they
could rest and be sure of hearing the voice
of Him who will come to redeem the faith-
ful. But he wished the following message
taken to Brother Halliwell, "Please tell
the good brethren everywnere that I am
so thnakful they gave of their money,
which has made it possible for this precious
truth to be brought to us here." That
night the good old brother did'nt waken.
His message is as one sent from the dead,
but there are many, many others waiting
in this Amazon section to be warned and
blessed.
In this large country of Brazil with over
45,000,000 people, we do not have even a
small Sanitarium to treat the sick and
suffering. There are many large cities
here. In the capitol of Rio de Janeiro,
with its population of 1,800,000, we have
no medical work. Sao Paulo, with 1,500,000
people, has only a small dispensary con-
ducted by our people. We place the needs
before you, asking that you will kindly
remember Brazilwith aliberal offering on
the Thirteenth .,,Sabbath ;of. this quarter.
SINCERE THANKS FROMOUR
MISSION FIELDS
J. F. Wright, President
Southern African Division
LDER S. A. Wellman of the General
Conference Sabbath School Depart-
ment, has just written me with reference to
the amount of the Thirteenth Sabbath
overflow received the second quarter of
1939 for this Division. Delighted! Well,
that hardly expresses it. Surely my heart
gave a new throb when I learned through
his letter that out part was $6,814.44.
This is splendid!
Now on behalf of our believers and
workers throughout the mission territory
of this Division, I want to pass on to you
in the homeland, a REAL BIG THANK
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SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
437 East Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, Ga.
Ptes. J. K. Jones: Sec'y-Treas. Chas. 0. Franz
Departmental Secretaries
PieIti Missionary I M. Evans
Educational & Y. P. M. V. C. A. Russell
Home Missionary & S. S. B. M. Preston
Reliyious Liberty J. K. Jones
YOU. Truly, we do sincerely and deeply
appreciate what all of you have done to
make this excellent overflow possible for
us out here is this far-flung corner of the
earth.
Now of course you will want to know
how we are going to spend it, so let me
tell you without delay.
A part of it will be used to erect a home
for Dr. J. G. Foster at the Maun Medical
Mission in Bechuanaland. For about two
years now the Doctor and family have
been waiting patiently until we could find
money with which to build their home.
During all this time, they have lived in a
small two-roomed structure, which is to
serve as a dispensary when the new home
is complete. So you can know the Doctor
and family are happy indeed. Now we can
go forward with the erection of the home.
Their present quarters have not been con-
ducive to good health, but they have not
complained.
Next, we are going to use some of it to
build a new surgery and isolation-ward for
Dr. Marcus, at the Kenya Medical Mission.
If you could only see the small, dingy
little st rgery our doctors have had to use
for years at this place, you would certainly
marvel at what these men have been able
to achieve. On behalf of Dr. Marcus, I
want to offer a BIG THANK YOU too.
He is as happy in anticipation of this new
building, as a little fellow with a new toy.
We had hoped to use part of the over-
flow this time fcr a new hospital in Angola,
where we expected to locate Dr. L. K.
Rittenhouse; however, recent laws in that
country make this impossible, so Dr.
Marcus is to benefit instead. Dr. Ritten-
house will be located in another part of
Africa, rather than in Angola.
Again let me assure all who had a part in
the over-flow—we sincerely appreciate
what you have done for us in Southern
Africa this time. Some day, if faithful,
you will share with us the reward given
the faithful.
God gives us power to bear all the sor-
rows of His making; but he does not give
the power to bear the sorrows of our own
making, which the anticipation of sorrow
most assuredly is.— Kan MacLaren.
Mid-Summer Offering--Sabbath, July 20
ALABAMA-MISSISSIPPI
1703 Twenty-fourth Ave., Meridian. Miss.
Pres. H. W. Walker: Sec'y-Treas.:J. M. Janse,
NEWS NOTES
For some time there has been a real need
for magazine workers in this conference.
We are happy to tell you that we have now
a group of four ladies selling the Watchman
magazine in the cities of our conference.
They have gotten off to a good start, and
we solicit your earnest prayers for their
success. When they come to your town,
be sure to make yourself acquainted. You
will recognize them by the magazine they
sell. They are traveling by automobile.
Encouraging reports are coming from
our book colporteurs. The students are
sending in good reports. Crops are looking
fine, and we are of good courage. However,
we need more colporteurs.
L AS T CALL—JUNIOR CAMP
Last call for Junior Camp! There
is still tim: to pack that bag and
come with the other Juniors for ten
days of real fun in the open! Camp
opens June 27 and continu_s until
July 7. Ten days—ten dollars plus
transportation and you'll never
regret having been with us!
Marion G. Seitz
M. V. NOTICE
Just a reminder to all M. V. secretaries
that quarterly reports are due this office
not later than July 8. Our aim—Every
member working and reporting, and every
society reporting to the conference. Help
us to achieve 100 per cent by sending in a
complete report on time.
M. G. Seitz
COLORED WORK IN BIRMINGHAM
God's work in the Birmingham Ephesus
Church is on the up - grade. The tithe
and mission offerings for the first three
months of 1940 are far ahead of the tithes
and offerings of 1939 for the same period.
We have worked very courageously
during the first quarter to win an "A" grade
for ourrSabbath school, and I am confident
that when the records are checked in*the
office our Homer...Missionary Secretary:will
forward the "A" grade to the Ephesus Sab-
bath school.
Had you been with us in our Sabbath
school on March 23. you would have wit-
nessed a wonderful sight. Our general
superintendent, Mrs. H. A. Jackson, acted
as hostess for a Sabbath school birthday
party, at which time fourteen individuals
took part by bringing their birthday offer-
ings to Jesus for His blessings to:them.
God has blessed us in the remodeling of
His house. 'I he church was too small for
the congregation, and it needed repairing
badly. Even though we have witnessed
the hardest winter in the history of Birm-
ingham, we raised enough money to
enlarge and renovate the church building.
We have taken out the old stove that
stood near the middle of the auditorium
floor, and have installed steam radiators
in its stead. A choir-stand has been built
in. The seating plan in the auditorium
has been re-arranged, and the aisles are to
be carpeted. The building has been var-
nished and painted inside and out. The
walls in the school rooms have been
papered and a drinking fountain has been
installed. On the outside the lawn has
been terraced and shrubbery planted.
Because of the blessings of God, all of
this work was done on a cash basis. Now
we are looking to the future and hope to
see many souls won to the kingdom. Pray
for God's work in Birmingham.
F. L. Bland
CAROLINA
P. 0. Box 930, Charlotte, North Carolina
H. E. Lysinger : Sec'y-Treas. R. S. Blackburn
DEAR EC ME COMMISSION LEAD-
ERS, AND PARENTS OF THE CARO-
LINA CONFERENCE:
Another camp meeting is past, but may
the spirit of it linger with us throughout
the days to ccme. We are sorry all of you
could not ccme, for surely it was a feast of
gccd things. It was the largest camp meet-
ing ever held in the Carolinas, and we feel
that it was the best. Many who were
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there from other fields felt it was the best
meeting they had attended. We feel that
the spirit of the Lord was there.
We were ideally located away from the
bustle of the city among the hills of God,
where the decorations of Nature greeted
our eyes, and made us think of the good-
ness of our Heavenly Father to give us
such beauty and magnificent colorings to
enjoy as we dwelt among these hills, and
saw each tiny blossom so perfect in
shape and coloring we could not refrain
from exclaiming, "How wonderful are the
work of God!"
It gave me a new desire to put forth
more energy to help the parents to take
advantage of the privilege of training the
little blossoms God has placed in
their hcmes; that they might bloom
into beautiful characters, influencing
those who contact them, to see the beauty
of the Saviour's character manifested in
them, as the blossoms of nature in-
fluences us to think of the One who gave
them life to beautify the world.
We had our parents' meetings every
other day, making five meetings in all.
A good interest was manifest, and a num-
ber expressed the desire for an organization
of the Home Commission in their church.
Others who are isolated expressed the
desire for hcme study. It is time, parents,
we were arousing ourselves. We have
neglected this opportunity so long, we have
but a short time to redeem the time.
We must cooperate and work together
if we would do the bidding of our Father.
We read in the " Testimonies" of the great
work resting upon the leaders and parents
concerning this all important work, and
are led to exclaim, "How great is the task!"
So with the help of our Lord, who stands
ever ready to give aid to the sincere parent.
eet us get busy and discharge our duty in
(training the children, and not have the
condemnation of conscience later that we
shirked our duty.
May the Lord bless us all, as parents,
to bring our children boldly to the throne
of Grace, and pray that God will fulfill
His promise to us, and save our children.
Mrs. H. E. Lysinger
NEWS NOTES
Elder and Mrs. Lysinger paid a visit to
Elder H. D. Singleton's tent effort at
Rocky Mount, N. C., Friday evening,
June 14, and bring back the report that
their 50 x 70 ft. tent was more than filled
with a nice class of colored people. Many
names were received that night, and the
effort gives promise of bringing good
results.
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SOUTHERN TIDINGS
A good interest is reported at Laurin-
burg, N. C., where Brother Matthew
Green (colored), is holding his first tent
effort.
Elder F. S. Keitts, Union colored
evangelist, opened his tent effort in
Winston-Salem Sunday night, the 16th,
but no report has been received as to the
outlook.
Elder R. E. Griffin begins his auditorium
effort in Asheville, June 23, and Elder
Winders starts a tent effort in Salisbury,
June 30.
Elder J. W. Franklin reports that on
their opening night at Greer, S. C , the
attendance was around 200, in spite of the
fact that it was a rainy night." [We rejoice
with Brother Franklin in this good
beginning.
FLORIDA
Box 372, Orlando, Florida
Pres. L. E. Lenheim: Sec'y-Treas. H. E. Schneider
A MOST JOYOUS OCCASION
Last Sabbath afternoon fifty-one pre-
cious souls were buried with their Lord in
baptism as the first-fruits of the Jackson-
ville evangelistic effort which is now being
conducted by Elder L. C. Evans and
associate workers.
This meeting opened Sunday night,
April 14, in a large 4-pole tent, in a very
nice vocation in the city of Jacksonville,
and has been in progress since that time.
The attendance has been excellent, and
large crowds have been present each night
during the meeting. An unusaul interest
has been manifest on the part of the people,
and it was a real pleasure to see fifty-one
people baptized in this first baptismal ser-
vice. My heart greatly rejoiced as Elders
Evans and Webster led these dear people
down into the watery grave.
It is always a source of real joy to see
entire families take their stand for the Lord,
and go forward in baptism. Among the
fifty-one candidates there were several
families, and the baptismal service closed
with a family of seven standing together
in the water,—a father, mother, and five
children, of which two were twins. We
praise the Lord for the good results which
we have already seen in Jacksonville as
the result of this large effort, and the breth-
ren are planning on at least thirty or
thirty-five more to be baptized as a result
of this meeting.
The members of the Jacksonville church
have cooperated heartily in this evangel-
istic campaign, and they are of good
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courage as they see new believers being
added to their church.
The following workers are associated
with Elder L. C. Evans in this meeting:
Elder and Mrs. F. C. Webster, Brother
and Sister Robert Metcalf,. Miss Martha
Ferree, and Mrs. Olive Jones.
Let us pray that God will continue to
pour out his blessing upon the work in
the beautiful city of Jacksonville.
L. E. Lenheim
FEDERATION MEETINGS
The fourth Dorcas Federation was or-
ganized June 11, and includes churches in
the Ridge and Ft. Myers districts. Five
churches were represented. Mrs. W. E
Kuester was asked to be President, and
Mrs. Ernest Lemon, Secretary-Treasurer
The first meeting for this area will be held
the third Thursday in July, at the church
in Wauchula.
Other Federations will hold their meet-
ings as follows:
Central Area, July 16, at the church in
Daytona Beach.
West Coast Area, July 11, at the St
Petersburg Church, Corner 8th St.
and 6th Ave.
South East Coast Area, July 9, at the
Fhipps Park Club Room, on South
Dixie Street, West Palm Beach.
These meetings will start at 10:30 a. m.
and continue till 4 p. m. We trust each
society will send a good delegation to the
meeting held in their Area.
M. E. Chapman
FEDERATED DORCAS SOCIETY OF
THE FLORIDA WEST COAST AREA.
Our next quarterly meeting of the Flor-
ida West Coast area will be held in the St.
Petersburg church, corner 8th street and
6th Avenue, July 11, from 10:30 A. M. to
4:00. P. M.
The St. Petersburg Dorcas Society plans
to serve a twenty- five-cent plate lunch to us,
the proceeds go into their Dorms fund.
We want every leader, and a good dele-
gation from each church in this area.
A special invitation goes to the new
societies and their members.
If ever there was a time for our work to
be thorougly organized and carried with
power, it is NOWT
Mrs. John D. Cressler
Secretary- Treaurer
NEWS NOTES
Elder and Mrs. Lenheim, accompanied
by Brother Schneider, visited the Gaines-
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ville church last Sabbath morning. The
people are of good courage, and plans are
under way for the opening of a strong
evangelistic effort Sunday night. June 30,
which will be conducted by Elder F. F.
Bush, and Brother Irvine T. Rush, who
will serve as associate worker.
Elder C. R. Gibbs reports organizing
three classes in Red Cross training under
the direction of the authorities in Miami.
One is in Hialeah and two in Miami
churches,—one for men, the other for
women.
The Jacksonville church is now conduct-
ing a campaign for the purpose of raising
funds for a new church building, which is
very much needed.
Let us invite our friends to listen to the
broadcast by our ministers. Elder Coon is
broadcasting over WDBO in Orlando every
Sunday' afternoon from 1:00 to 1:15.
Turn to 58 on your dial. Elder Banks is on
the air in West Palm Beach each Sunday
from 1:45 to 2:00 P. M., the dial number
is 120.
J. M. V.
CAMP FLA-JUNIO
JULY 18-28
Less than a month now. Is your appli-
cation in? If not, send it right away!
Juniors selling stationery should send in
their application and $1.00 deposit. Be
seeing you at Camp Fla-Junio. Good eats,
swimming, more games, and lots of good
recreation.
GEORGIA-CUMBERLAND
547 Cherokee Ave., S.E., Atlanta, Georgia
Pres. R. See'y-Treas. C. G. Ortner
CAMP JUVOLTENGA
The Summer Training Camp - Juvol-
tenga - of the Georgia-Cumberland Con-
ference wilt be held at Camp Rutledge,
fifty-four miles east of Atlanta, August
12-22. This camp has been organized for
a definite purpose:
To lead Juniors in study, prayer and
worship.
To provide character building recre-
ation.
To establish right habits or living.
To teach teamwork and develop cor-
rect social attitude.
To provide understanding Christian
leadership and a systematic program.
To develop personal responsibility for
duty.
To develop that sturdiness of charac- effort. We have started the third week of
ter, fitness of body, alertness of mind services in the tent, and the interest is
Mid-Summer Offering--Sabbath, July 20
demanded to meet the crisis just ahead.
To teach the love of God through the
lesson book of nature.
To form lasting and helpful friend-
ships.
Write for plans whereby you can make
your own way to Camp. Send one dollar
with application, and receive in return a
"Scottie Dog Bank." Begin to plan NOW
to attend. Fine are the days ahead where
there is a beautiful trail, a large lake in
which to swim and boat, a most beautiful
camp-fire circle, an interesting place to
study Nature. Send your application to
T. S. Copeland, 547 Cherokee Ave.. S. E.,
Atlanta, Ga. T. S. Copeland
440 IN
SENIOR YOUNG PEOPLE'S CAMP
There have been many calls for a Senior
Young People's Camp in the Georgia-
Cumberland Conference. Here is the
invitation. Begin to make plans now to
attend such a camp at Camp Rutledge,
Georgia, just fifty-four miles east of At-
lanta. The day the Juniors leave the camp,
the Seniors arrive. The time is August 22
and onward. This is a most delightful
place to attend a Summer Training Camp
and study into the very heart of the Great
Book of Nature. Great times are antici-
pated. Good swimming, fine boating,
pleasant associations, and most interesting
study and recreation. The charges are
$ 3.00 per day and you take care of your
own transportation. Send your application
in now. Write to T. S. Copeland, 547
Cherokee Ave., S. E., Atlanta, Ga.
T. S. Copeland
NEWS NOTES
We are receiving most gratifying reports
from our efforts throughout the conference.
Just yesterday we received word from two
of the efforts as follows:
Elder W. E. Lanier writing from Knox-
ville says, "You will be pleased to know
that we began our meeting last evening
with a heavy overflow. Although it was
drizzling rain, and had been most of the
day, many stood outside until the rain got
so hard they had to leave, but many came
inside and stood because there was no
seating room. I believe we could have
filled another splice of the tent had we had
it. I would judge there were in the neigh-
borhood of 500 there. I am of the opinion
that next Sunday night will be even greater
if the weather is favorable."
From Brunswick Brother C. A. Lynes
writes, "We are glad to report a very good
increasing. Last night we had three hun
dred in attendance. This, so far, has been
the largest number of people attending the
meeting. The other nights of the service
our attendance has averaged 125. To date
we have the names of 50 people who have
attended every night, and more names are
being received. We are of good courage in
our labors here as we see a deepening
interest on the part of the people."
Under date of June 12 Brother Berry,
who is conducting an effort at Louisville,
Georgia. says, "Our meeting had a good
start Sunday night with a large crowd that
filled every seat in the tent, aside from
those who were standing around and in
cars. From all indications we believe we
shall have some very good meetings,
which we hope will be the means of bring-
ing souls to a decision. Our tent is nicely
decorated and our location could not be
better than it is."
Elder J. W. Jones hopes to have the first
meeting of his Chattanooga effort Sunday
night, June 23.
Brother A. D. McKee gives an encourag-
ing report of recent activities in Johnson
City. They have raised their goal for the
Watchman library fund, have gathered
in a nice sum on their Missions Extension
goal, and plan to get the balance very soon.
Brother J. S. Jameson, speaking for the
Augusta church, also has an interesting
report to make regarding their Missions
Extension goal. He says, "This card is to
let you know that Augusta has $28.50 in
cash toward their Big Week goal and the
balance is assured." He is also confident
that Macon will come in with the addi-
tional $15.00 assigned to them for this
purpose.
If you and your church have not done
your full share, will you not make an effort
to do so by the close of this month. We
should not fail to' do our very best insuch
an hour as this.
NOTICE: The Georgia-Cumberland
M. V. Department has thirty-five 1940
Morning Watch Calendars which it wishes
to sell. Have you lost yours or given it
away? Then send in 5 cents to the Con-
ference Missionary Volunteer Department
and we will be glad to send you a calendar.
Order now if you wish one for they will
not be here long.
We are glad to welcome Elder Shirley
Haynes to our conference working force.
Elder Haynes is locating in Savannah and
will have charge of the work in that district

KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE
2001 Twenty-fourth Ave., N., Nashville, Tennessee
Pres. C.V.Anderson: Sec'y-Treas. Clyde 0. Franz
SOUL-WINNING IN COVINGTON
The city of Covington, Kentucky, and
its nearby suburbs, is located just across
the river from Cincinnatti, Ohio. The
interest created by Evangelist Boothby's
lectures at the Emery Auditorium in Cin-
cinnatti, and by the radio sermons, has
reached out across the river over a large
area, and we are doing what we can to
help bring them in. Already thirty-two
new members have been taken into the
Covington church, and with six mote bap-
tized yesterday, the total will be thirty-
eight. A good share of these have been
attending the meetings in Cincinnatti
quite regularly—some occasionally—and
others are being brought in through per-
sonal work. We have appreciated the
faithful efforts of many of our lay members
who have been going into the highways
and hedges and inviting the people to this
least of good things. After the interest
was well under way, the conference sent
us the nelp of Brother and Sister Brownell,
Bible workers, who plan to he with us this
summer.
The attendance at our church services
in Covington is filling our church to its
capacity. New faces appear each Sabbath,
and we believe there will yet be many
more to accept th:s Message, and take
their stand with God's people. As we hear
of the interests springing up here and
there, and the consequent need of follow-
up work, we ask the question, Who is
sufficient for these things? Our burden is
that none who are honest of heart may be
lost.
The interest in Elder Boothby's meet•
logs has not abated, and on Sunday nights
the crowd numbers from 1200 to 2000.
The main points of the Message have been
covered, both in the Sunday night series,
and on each week night. About six bap-
tisms have been held thus far, and a total
of 260 have been baptized, After the
series of meetings in the Emery Auditor-
ium closes this month, the evangelistic
company plans to open another series in
a new location, a few blocks from the
present one, and then come back to the
Emery Auditorium next fall. We are
unitedly working and praying for a grand
total of 500 converts. And we join with all
of God's people in praying that not only
here, but in all parts of this old troubled
world, God's work be finished speedily;
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SOUTHERN TIDINGS
and that every honest heart be gathered
into the fold before the Lord comes.
J. C. Klose
CALLING ALL YOUNG PEOPLE IN
IN DISTRICT NO. 2
Another great Youth rally is being
planned for Sabbath afternoon, June 22.
The speaker will be Elder M. V. Tucker,
manager of the Southern Publishing Asso-
ciation, a missionary in South America
for fifteen years.
Be sure to be present for this very
special treat, and plan now to bring a
friend whom you would like to interest in
God's message Bring a lunch and plan to
stay through the social hour in the evening,
when we will have a number of interesting
things, including a spelling match with
Miss Mary Venable of Jackson defending
her title of District Spelling Champion.
The Time—Sabbath, June 22, 2:30 P. M.
The Place—City Hall Auditorium in
Jackson
The Need—You and your friends and
prayer that we have a great day.
Donald F. Haynes
MASTER COMRADE INVESTITURE
The last Sabbath of camp meeting, June
8. was an occasion of real joy and satis-
raction to at least seventy-six persons, for
it was on that occasion that seventy-six
candidates for Master Comradeship were
invested as Master Comrades at the 5
o'clock nour in the big tent. We had ex-
pected about fifty persons to be invested,
and were hardly prepared for the pleasant
surprise that came to us, when seventy-
six persons appeared with their credentials,
asking admission to the class at that
service.
Of the seventy-six invested, nineteen
were members of Kentucky-Tennessee
Conference workers and families. Our
leadership in this conference certainly is
behind the Missionary Volunteer program.
Elder C. V. Anderson, the president of the
conference, was the first of the group to be
invested. Other conference workers in-
cluded district leaders, pastors, and Bible
workers.
Madison College provided thirty. three
candidates for the class, eight of whom
were members of the College faculty. We
surely appreciate the support of Madison
College on our progressive programs.
Paducah, Leach, Nashville, Pewee Valley,
Fountain Head, Fulton, and other churches
were represented by candidates.
Elder Meade MacGuire, of the General
Conference, assisted in the program by
5
cffering the prayer of consecration. Elder
W. A. Murray, of the Austral Union Con-
ference, also took part in this investiture,
Elder J. K. Jones, and Professor C. A
Russell represented the Southern Union
Conference, while Elders H. J. Welch. S.
G. Haughey, and Professor Libby took
charge of the service in behalf of the Icoal
conference.
Kentucky-Tennessee feels very proud of
its young people, and the Missionary Vol..
unteer Department surely appreciates the
loyal support given it by workers and lay-
members alike throughout the field
R. H. Libby
NEWS NOTES
A word to the churches of District No. 2 :
Elder M. V. Tucker, manager of the
Southern Publishing Association, will
speak at the following appointments in
our district:
Friday, June 21, 7:45, Trezevant Church
Sabbath, June 22, 11:00, Jackson Church
2.30, Jackson Youth Rally
Donald F. Haynes
As the results of our Sunday night ser-
vices and Young People's week of prayer,
we have had six to unite with the Paducah
colored church in the past three months.
The prospects for future growth are bright.
The date for the dedication of our new
church building has been set for June 22,
with services leading up to the dedication
beginning June 19. Pray for our progress
in western Kentucky.
R. F. Warnick
Elder Meade MacGuire has just con-
cluded a very successful revival in the
Leach church. During the six nights of
the effort, large crowds were constantly
in attendance, including large numbers of
visiting friends and neighbors. On the
last night. Friday, June 14, there were
more than 150 present. On the Sabbath,
Elder MacGuire spoke in the Jackson
church in the morning, and in the Treze-
vant church in the afternoon. At the
latter meeting there were more than fifty
members from Leach present. The Leach
church is rejoicing in the wonderful bless-
ings received during this week, especially
in the organization of n baptismal class of
eight persons, which includes two young
couples, one husband, and one wife of
present members.
Donald F. Haynes
No sadder proof can be give by man
of his own littleness than disbelief in
great men.—Carlyle.
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SCHEDULE OF OFFERINGS
To Be Observed in All Churches
June 29, Local Expense
July 6, Loc- l H. M. Work
Pastors and church elders:
Announcement should be made
each week of the purpose of the offer-
ing to be taken at the Sabbath
morning service.
THE FIFTEEN-MINUTE SERVICE
Seventh-day Adventists are a missionary
people with a special message to give to the
world. It is this fact which has sent them
to the ends of the earth, and keeps them
working in the homeland until everyone
will have heard the message of Christ's
soon coming. There are many lines of
missionary activity, and it is God's plan
that every member will have his part in
some phase of work. So important is this,
that our leading brethren have long felt
that more time should be given on the
Sabbath day to the study of missionary
work. It should ever be kept before the
church.
The Sabbath school could not prosper
if only one service a month would be con-
ducted. Many would lose interest in it, and
the church would grow weak. No, the
Sabbath school must have its regular time
each Sabbath for the study of the lesson,
and for the other exercises that strengthen
the spiritual life of the church.
Likewise, the missionary work of the
church must be emphasized, and plans laid
for more aggressive work each week. It is
also important to take up a full report of
the activities of each member, and in this
way fulfill the Scriptural injunction, "Let
us consider one another to provoke unto
love and to good works." When one church-
member sees another reporting some mis-
sionary work, it provokes him to do a sim-
ilar work. That is why it is a blessing to
have a set time to make up the missionary
report. Four minutes of the missionary
service can be devoted to this. Then eight
minutes can be devoted to the presenta-
tion of the topic for the week, or for the
relating of a few missionary experiences.
"Let church members, during the week,
act their part faithfully, and on the Sab-
bath relate their experience. The meeting
will then be as meat in due season, bringing
to all present new life and fresh vigor."—
Test. Vol. 7, P. 19.
The Sabbath school should not encroach
on the time of the missionary service,
Mid-Summer Offering--Sabbath, July 20
neither should the fifteen-minute service
encroach on the Sabbath school. The Sab-
bath school should close with silent prayer,
at which time the missionary leader, and
church missionary secretary take their
places, and begin the church missionary
service.
The church missionary band organiza-
tion, which is operating in nearly all
churches where the fifteen-minute mission-
ary service is conducted, is greatly facili-
tated by making the Sabbath school
classes the missionary bands. When this
plan is followed, the missionary bands are
in their places when the church missionary
service begins, and thus it becomes possible
to avoid confusion necessitated by reseat-
ing. and also to save time.
The leaders of missionary bands are
chosen by the church board. It is suggest
that, .is far as possible, these band leaders
should be chosen from among those who
are not serving as Sabbath school teachers,
so as to avoid any danger of militating
against the interests of the Sabbath school
by unwise combination. It should be
understood, however, that there is nothing
to prohibit the Sabbath school teachers
acting as the missionary hand leader of the
class, if he desires to do so.
Start on time and stop on time. The
fifteen-minute service should not last
twenty minutes, and take the time of the
service following. When the fifteen-
minute missionary service is properly
carried out, it proves a great blessing to
the church. Some churches have tried
other plans, but usually they do not work
as well as the plan recommended to us
by the General Conference. In unity
there is strength.
"God has committed to our hands a
most sacred work, and we need to meet
together to receive instruction, that we
may be fitted to perform this work
We need to understand in regard to the
division of labor, and how each part of the
work is to be carried forward. Each one
should understand the part he is to act,
that there may be harmony of plan and of
labor in the combined work of a fl."—
Test. Vol. 6, Pdges 32, 33.
J. C. Klose
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WEDDING BELLS
Van Kirk —Klasey—A quiet- and im-
pressive ceremony was solemnized in the
home of Elder M. B. Van Kirk, at Gree-
ley, Colorado, May 21, when he was united
in marriage to Mrs. Olive Klasey. Only a
few of the friends and close relatives were
present. The ceremony was performed by
Mr. Eichman. The happy couple will
make their home in Greeley, where Elder
Van Kirk is pastor of the church and leader
of that district. All of their friends and
relatives wish this couple a happy married
life.
Mrs. G. F. Eichman
Thomson—Leffler—On Sunday evening
June 16, at the home of Brother and
Sister Kelly in Memphis, Tennessee, a
pretty wedding ceremony was performed
on their spacious lawn. A host of church
members and friends from Memphis were
in attendance. George H. Thomson and.
Evelyn Pearl Leffler were united in mar-
riage. These young people will make their
home in Memphis. We wish them much of
God's blessing and His protection as they
carry on together.
C. V. Anderson
Ybe 3ourriep'il enb
Bowers—Sister Lectie Whitley-Bowers,
of Salisbury, North Carolina, fell asleep
at 8:C0 o'clock Wednesday morning, May
8, 1940.
She was born 54 years ago in Albemarle,
North Carolina. In her twentieth year
she united in marriage to Mr. W. C.
Bowers, around 34 years ago. To this
union was born five sons, B. L., D. C.
and H. W. Bowers of Salisbury; and C. 0,

and H. N. Bowers of the home; and' three
daughters, Colleen of the home, and Mrs.
L. F. Wheeler and Mrs. C. A. Clement of
Salisbury. These are left to mourn her
loss besides twelve grandchildren and
seven devoted sisters, Mrs. H. K. Lowder,
Mrs. J. B. Lowder, Mrs. J. M. Sells,
Mrs. L. J. Taylor, and Mrs. B. L. Honey-
cutt, all of Albemarle; and Mrs. Walter
Henley, and Mrs. R. B. Sides of China
Grove Funeral service was conducted by R.
L. Winders in the Seventh-day Adventist
Church in Salisbury. Interment was made
in a church cemetery in Albemarle.
R. L. Winders
Hopkins—Sister Mary Ann Clayton
Hopkins, of Albemarle, North Carolina,
fell asleep in Jesus, April 24, 1940,
Sister Hopkins was born January 14,
1853. In 1872 she was united in marriage
to Mr. Rufus. Pennington. To this unicn
was born five sons, two of which survb,e,
W. W. and C. V. Pennington, both of
Albemarle
In 1893 she was married to Mr. Em ley
Hopkins. To this union was born one
daughter, Mrs. Desdie Layton of Albe-
marle, who remains to mourn her lost.
In addition she left 18 grandrhildren and
15 great grand-children.
Sister Hopkins united with the Seventh-
day Adventist Church in February 1911„
and became a charter member of thr Albe-
marle church, to which she was faithful
until death,
R. L. Winders
Coyne—Mrs. Ida Mae Moulton, was
born at Sauk Center, Minn., Jan. 25, 1866.
Her early life was spent at Battle Creek,
Mich., where she was employed for a time
by the Review and Herald Publishing
Association. When about 18 years of age
she moved with her parents to Tampa,
where she has since resided. Her mother
and family were the first Seventh-day
Adventists in Tampa, and were closely
associated with the beginning of the
Seventh-day Adventist church here. About
forty-eight years ago she was united in
marriage to Frederick T. Coyne, and to
this union were born two children, Arthur
and Florence. SiSter Coyne passed
away quietly at her home, Sunday, May
19, 19:40 She leaves to mourn, her
son, Dr. Arthur Coyne of Washington,
D. C. her daughter, Mrs. Florence
Knight, of Tampa, and four grandchildren,
besides ether relatives and a large number
of friends. She rests from her labors to
await the call of the great Life-giver.
Words of comfort were spoken by the
writer.
J. Elmer Whelpley
13th Sabbath Overflow To Brazil--June 29
SOUTHERN TIDINGS
Sp of C V
tin 0. Pro -ro Ri
Assignments tcr Twenty -Sixth Week,
June 23-29
Volume: "The Great Controversy"
"Spiritualism" pp. 551-563
"Aims of the Papacy" pp. 563-571
June 23 551-553 June 26 560-562
June 24 553-556 June 27 563-565
June 25 556-559 June 28 565-568
June 29 568-571
GEM THOUGHT
There are few who have any just con-
ception of the deceptive power of Spirit-
ualism and the danger of coming under
its inguence.--"Great Controversy," P. 558
A WORD OF GREETING AND
APPRECIATION
The twelfth day of our long drive by
automobile from California, ended the
sixth of June at Collegedale, Tennessee.
Our car and trailer being heavily loaded,
our driving time was of necessity well
within the speed limit of the various states
through which we passed. After the long
desert-stretches of Arizona, New Mexico,
and western Texas, with their furnace-
like pavements streaking under our wheels
for eighteen hundred miles, it was like a
life-giving tonic to ride into the grounds of
Southern Junior College, with their quiet,
restful beauty, in the midst of a splendid
isolation from the distractions of a dis-
traught and perishing world. A more
appropriate location for an institution of
this character would be hard to find any-
where. The impression that one gets of
the College and its environment, is aptly
described by the phrase of another, in
describing a perfect arrangement of the
artificial and the real - "The eternal
fitness of things."
We were given a cordial welcome by
President J. C. Thompson and Treasurer
Fred L. Green, and it was not long before
we were greeted by other friends, with
whom we had labored so pleasantly in
past years. With the exception of changes
that the years demand, such as higher
foreheads, silver-sprinkled hair, and some
slight wrinkles, they seemed unchanged..
Of course we never think of ourselves as
having changed. IN e were happy to meet
old acquaintances, and see the faces of
new friends.
Personally, we are happy to be at the
7
Southern Junior College, and to connect
with one of its important activities - the
College Press - an old job renewed. Our
coming to Collegedale also reminds us of
a heritage which is ours in the history and
traditions of the Southland, of which we
are justly proud. As we join the work at
this important center, our earnest desire
is to contribute the very best we have
efficiently, earnestly and lovingly, in the
interests of the College, and the Union
Conference which it serves
Our trip across the states brought to us
renewed reasons for gratitude to God for
the care which He has over all His children.
In Arizona we were delayed four days by
an accident which upset and damaged our
trailer and its cargo, and disfigured the
car in which we were riding, but not up-
setting it. No one in our car was inj'ered,
or even badly shaken, Many who saw the
accident were amazed that we were not
ail destroyed. Again, es in times past,
when we have met with misfortune and
loss, we shared the spirit of the Apostle
Paul, when he "took the spoiling of his
goods joyfully."
J. S. James
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June 21. Speaker, R. E. Griffin.
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SOUTHERN JUNIOR COLLET, E paper, Southern Tidings puLliEthed at the Susie Kelly HR 4 5.75 2.85
"A School of Standards" College, and proof-reader foi the College
J. C. Thomp-on - - President Press. Totals 567 875.65 109.15
Collegeda'e, Tennessee Any young people interested in attend- Florida, A. E. Deyo, Field Sec.
ing Southern Junior College the coming Trailer Group Mag. 70 35.00 35.00
year should correspond with the President. W. E. Bidwell RJ 54 14.20 31.80
FOUR HUNERED STUDENTS It is expedient to make room reservations H. F. Lester BML 50 21.80 21.80
FOR 1940-41 early. A five dollar deposit wi'l hold any Mr. Smith Bibles 50 115.00 150.00
available room. D. & C. Waldo BR 46 36.75 96.50
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Almost daily we are reminded .if a strong
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visiting camp-meetings we found an un- L M. Evans - - - Union Field Secretary
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training school. Representatives of the
Mag. Group Mag. 34 50.00 50.00
College visiting among the churches report
H. T. Barnhart BR 63 58.50 39.50
this same situation. New students are Ga.-Cumb., J. R. McWilliam, Field Sec.
Name Bk. Hrs. Sales Del. Alvine Rutledge RJ 33 54.35
arriving daily from widely-separated
Jake Stephens OT 32 18.00
points. In addition to many from our own Henry Stovall OT 77 24.25 25.25
L. D. Buck Bibles 24 112.65 3.00
Union, students recently have come from H. W. Tiption BR 62 93.75
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St. Paul, Minnesota; San Diego, California; Bowman Deal OT 55 66.00 1.00
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inquiries from interested students. S. W. Stovall RJ 44 131.25
Totals 704 889.81 571.20
Our enrollment last year was the largest Walter Echols OT 43 84.75 3.25
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students is constantly increasing. From B. Summerour OT 42 55.26 Ed Sumpter HR 100 80.00 39.00
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