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..There’s a wild song in the pine trees Bids farewell to birds that flee To the sunny flower-decked Southland And the sad hymns of the sea Sound a death knell for the summer Now departed with it’s cheer, While the falling snowflakes whisper “Once again November’s here.”

When we come to life’s November Days need not be colorless, For we’ll see a glorious sunset, If we’ve learned to love and bless. Having sought and found the Saviour, We find comfort in His Word; Tliere is never sad repining In November with the Lord. —Moody Monthly

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LOOK, GIVE, PRAY, GO Look ye, on the harvest white. Give ye, though it be a mite. Pray ye, this is God’s command. Go ye, reaching every land. Our various Fall missionary conferences have again moved us to look on the fields. Today, many doors are still open, but some are fast closing. In our own land the doors are still wide open. In many there is a hunger for the Word but there is no one to feed them. But just looking is not enough! The field is not har vested just by looking at it. Time and money is needed to do the jobs. And so it is with the spiritual harvest. Our looking on the fields only, will ibe in vain if we do not also give. How many times have we sung, “Take my silver and my gold. Not a mite would I withhold” and yet never had the least thought of carrying this out. Let us not pride ourselves on our possessions. Does not Paul speak of this very thing when he reminds the Corin thian believers, saying “. . . what hast thou that thou didst not receive? Now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory as if thou hadst not received it?” May the Lord find us faithful in our giving! Then we are also exhorted to pray, “Unprayed for,” said James Gilmour of Mongolia, “I feel like a diver at the bottom of a stream, without aid.” Why is it so diffi cult to find time to pray? I think the difficulty lies right there. We want to pray when we find time. Experience has taught me that I do not pray much unless I take and make time to pray! How long would we live if we applied that principle to our other habits for instance. I win eat when I find time for it! No, we take time to eat! We take time to sleep! This must also be the case when it comes to prayer. Last of all, we must go. As one has said, we must put feet to our prayers. Maybe at some time or other you have said, “I will go, I must go” but the care of this world and the deceitfulness of riches have dimmed your desire. Or it might be the hundred and one things that so easily come between. Satan does not mind what means he uses, as long as he can discourage us. Myconius, was one of Luther’s dear friends, a brother for many years in the same monastery. When Luther left the cloister to answer the Saviour’s call he expressed in terest and sympathy but said “I can best help you where I am. I will remain here in the monastery and pray for you”. Myconius was true to his pledge, but as he prayed he became uncomfortable and restless. One night he had a strange dream. He dreamed that the Saviour took him to a high mountain. Here to the East he saw a vast plain dotted with sheep, thousands upon thousands, and one lone shepherd was trying to tend them. The lone shepherd was Luther.

Then the Saviour pointed in the other direction. Here he saw a field of standing com, stretching it seemed to the end of the world. Here too, one lone figure was trying to reap it all. Again he saw that it was Luther. This was too much for Myconius. “It is not enough,” he cried as he awoke, “It is not enough that I should pray in my quiet cloister. The sheep must be shepherded. The fields must be reaped! Here am I, send me, send me”! And he went out into the world to join Luther in his work. I fear that maybe too many of us have likewise said and promised that we woud pray, when the Lord would have us to go. If that is the case, may the Lord too, deal with us until as Myconius of old, we will also say, “Here am I, send me, send me.” * * *

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October 22, 1964 Thank-you for your letter in which you requested an article for “The Messenger’’. You insinuated that you had written several letters previously to which we had not responded. Perhaps you mistook the fire box for the mail box when mailing them; we have received only the one letter. Yes we get “The Messenger” though it comes almost two months late. We enjoy reading it and have to depend on it to keep us up-to-date on our Church activities. Therefore we hope that it will expand in scope and include mature doctrinal teaching, stimulating criticism, and a more thorough news coverage that is not totally confined to our conference. Sincerely yours, Bernhard R. Klassen

(We are looking forward to soon have a detailed re port on the work of the Klassens at the Mennonite School for Boys at Beit Jala, Jordan. Look for it. Ed.) * * * Jon Snyder, page 4, is a member of the Zion Mennonite Church of Hubbard, Oregon and a graduate of Goshen College, Goshen, Ind.

The Messenger Official organ, in the English language, of the EVANGEUOAL MENNONITE CONFERENCE. Published bi-weekly under the aus pices of the E.M.C. BOARD OP PUBUCATIONS AND EDUCATION. Editor, David K. Schellenberg, 502 Fifth Ave. N.W., Portage la Prairie. Man. AU new subscriptions and change of address should be sent to Mr. Abe Klassen, Box 1447, Steinbach, Man. Subscription, price to non-members $ 1.00 per year. AU E.M.C. members pay through the church. Authorized as second class mall, Post Office Department, Ottawa, and for payment of postage in cash.

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MISSI. Apartardo 661, Chihuahua Chihuahua, Mexico October, 1964 “All things are possible to him that believeth.” Mark 9:23.

Since I came to Mexico I have re quested prayer for immigration a few times. Different methods of immigra tion have been tried. A lawyer in Mex ico City who promised to immigrate us, has a fair sum of our money by now, but no immigration has resulted. Another man of authority in Chihua hua has been leading us on with bright hopes of immigration on a pro fessional basis. Neither has this mat erialized. The “rentista plan” method requires much money but seems the most ethical. For single missionaries $240.00 (U.S. currency) must be sent into Mexico per month for a period of five years. This money, however, can be revolved back into the mission treasury. The renewing of our tourist permits every six month is becoming increasingly difficult.

In the beginning of August Margar et Unger and I went to* the boundary via the west coast to Nogales, Ari zona to renew our permits. The trip was a very interesting one. We had the opportunity to visit three different mission stations. In Hennossillo, the cafiiSd of Sonora state, we visited George Duecks. They gave us a royal welcome and made us feel at home. All of them spoke Spanish. Six of the family are married to Mexicans. The whole family has turned Seventh Day Adventist. They were Old Colonist Mennonites before. What a challenge to reach the Mennonites with the Gos pel before they turn to false cults. From Hermosillo we went to Nogales. Re-entrance into Mexico was denied. We found this hard to take. We prayed and sought God’s will. Next morning we approached the immigration offi cer again and asked for 30-day per mits. These were granted and we left for Chihuahua with mixed feelings. Shortly after this Edmar Fasts, Maria Koop and I received “bank let ters” from the mission board in Cana-

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da, indicating that we could start on our immigration papers under the “rentista plan”. The directors started v.'oi’King on the paper immediately. In September Margaret and I left for the boundary again not knowing wnat to expect. Philippians 4:6-7 was our comfort. It was decided that if we could not obtain permits Margar et would leave for Canada and I would stay at the Rio Grande Bible Institute in Edinburg, Texas to study Spanish, iviy sister Betty is studying there. We spent two days at the R.G.B.I., fellowsnipping with Betty and attend ing language classes. In spite of the heat we enjoyed ourselves. On the campus there is the constant empha sis on the victorious life in Christ. The school year had started with a day of prayer. Tne students were told, “If your prayer life is crippled, you may as well tell your mission board that you are not fit to go to the mission field.” Two girls from the school took us to the boundary. Confident that God was leading, we entered the immigra tion office. Few questions were asked and we received our six-month per mits. What a joy to enter once again into our beloved Mexico, Margaret to work among the Mennonites and I to work among the Mexicans. How we praised the Lord! We are fully assured that God has called us to Mexico. We would be much happier to work here as immigrants, knowing that it is more legal and more ethical. We request your prayers. Just recently we received word from our Christian lawyer in Mexico Citv that we should wait with immigration till, January, 1965 when a new govern ment comes in. So at the present even the “rentista plan” method is stalled. Mexico is a field “white unto har vest.” Let us therefore pray in faith claiming the promise “All things are possible to him that believeth,” Yours for souls in Mexico, Dora Friesen

* * * BOARD HEARS FAVORABLE REPORTS ON' MISSION OUTLOOK IN CONGO Newton, Kan. (GCNS)— Favorable reports on a continued witness in the strife-torn Congo, especially in the fields of literature and radio work, were presented at the semi-annual

meeting of the Congo Inland Mission Board held Oct. 13 in Chicago. Vernon Sprunger, the field secre tary, expressed optimism in his writ ten report: “I am of the opinion that our work can continue very definitely in the literature and radio ministries. Reuben Short, CIM executive secre tary, gave highlights of the work in his report to the Board. After being away temporarily, the Charles Sprungers returned to Luluabourg to pre pare for work with CERPROKA, the radio program. This is a joint effort with the Presbyterian mission primar ily among the five million Tshilubaspeaking people. Secondary School Opens The Nyanga secondary school was opened on Oct- 3 with Mary Hiebert as one of the Teachers and Earl Roth as principal. Two Mennonite Brethren missionaries, Miss Goertzen and Miss Willems, are also teaching at the school. ♦

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Prairie Rose After a safe trip back home Rev. F- D. Reimer reported with slides to a full church about his findings in Paraguay. The hammock made by the natives was interesting, as well as the pictures of Asuncion, the coffins or graves in the walls, the strange food and market places, our mission sta tion with clinic, nurse, native settle ment, missionaries and church. Seventy-two Baptismal Candidates Mr. Reimer told of precious news just received from Paraguay that now seventy-two Christians were prepar ing for baptism, which is almost as many as there are members now. See ing all the sin and need before us we were once more convinced that more must be done for those who are wait ing in the darkness. (Harold Plett) (It is hoped that a longer more de tailed account will follow. Ed.) * * •

The internationally known Mission to Lepers, founded in England 90 years ago, has decided to change its name to Christian Leprosy Mission. Reason for the change is that the word “lep ers” denotes a certain stigma and also because the word has been banned in official documents and communica tions of the Indian government. Lep rosy is no longer considered an in curable disease. * • •

The Quiet Member By Jon Snyder Oftentimes the Sunday-school teach er or the chairman of a committee will ask: How can I help a quiet person talk when he has something to say? If you have ever seen a person like this, you know what I mean. Perhaps you yourself may have at times been a quiet member. Have you ever asked: How does the quiet member feel this way? It may depend on who is in the group, what topic is discussed, or what his back ground is. For example, one person in a class felt that he was not equal to the other members. His concern for his low position in the group made him in secure. This person would not take part in discussion. Another person may not know en ough about the question to talk about it. Or if he does have something to say, he may feel that he is not qualified because of his background and pre paration. Since he has not explored the whole problem, his comment may be irrelevent. If he would present his idea and if the group would happen to consider it, he might throw the dis cussion off the track. So he says to himself, “The original issue might be come confused.” Silently he agrees with himself to say nothing. Or the member may think himself too well informed on the question for the group. He doubts the value of even trying to present his ideas. The group lacks the background to understand him; they may think that his ideas are only theory. This situation may arise in a group where each one thinks that he knows the others, but even so they may not know the fuU exper ience and ability of others. Another member may prefer just to listen. He simply observes how the dis cussion gets along without his ideas. This type of behavior could arise from hidden motives. The other members may think he has ulterior motives for being there. Or he appears to be tired of meetings. Either could be true . Then, too, the member may be si lent because he believes that his ideas are not wanted by certain other mem bers of the group. He may possess more information than any other mem ber, but because he fears a clash with

another person he is not able to speak freely. This situation may not arise often, but the sensitive leader will alert himself to the possibilty of this problem. Sometimes a usually active and leading member is quiet because some one accused him of being too aggres sive or forward. To satisfy his critic or perhaps to correct his own fault, he doesn’t say anything. The leader faces these and other difficulties in working with groups. What can he do to recognize and solve them? Can he be the kind of leader that will be able to be sucessful in every situation and at the same time build a good relationship with the member and with the group? The Leader at Work When a member feels inferior in a group, perhaps the leader might urge or push the member to present his ideaIn the exchange that follows the leader offers approval for the contribtution, asks a question of clarification, and seeks to gain group response. After the member has come this far, he can feel that his thinking is welcomed and respected by the group. In the future he will feel more free to respond. When the leader sees that a member is ready to speak, he should ask him to present his idea. He should help the member to feel that his idea is wel come. What is needed is a contribution from the member who is able to look at the problem without prejudice and with an open mind. The member’s idea may be practical and helpful. What should a leader do with the “resource” person who does not con tribute because of inter-person rela tionship? By example and by positive attitude, the leader must demonstrate that in good disucssion everyone is free to contribute what he thinks. This may be done by tactful questioning, by sharing the leadership, and by accept ing the quiet member and his state ment of his ideas. If the leader can not agree with his ideas, he can at least be sure that the ideas are fairly stated and understood by the group. The person with the ulterior mo tive is difficult to work with. As the leader attempts to assist the member to express himself, he may be impos-

ing upon the other members of the group. In this same connection, the mere listener may be easier to work with. Unless he is very determined, the leader’s question should help him to enter or to re-enter the discussion and to remain actively involved. The person who is silent because he feels unwanted may give the im pression that he is headstrong—even stubborn. To bring him into active participation is also difficult. At first the leader might avoid asking direct questions. 'The member may need to observe the group can get along with out him. Whenever the member dem onstrates any active listening, or any gesture language, the leader might ask an appropriate content question. The leader will be careful to avoid any direct reference to this member's silence, or on the other hand, he will avoid direct praise for his good par ticipation. The talkative person who has re fused to speak because of criticism must also be coaxed back to partici pation. But he should be helped to be come a balanced group member, not reverting to his previous habit of dom inating the group by his too frequent talking. The sensitive, tactful leader will develop methods of helping the member to speak briefly and to share the participation with the other mem bers. In this way he will not only be able to get a hearing for his ideas, but he will also be better accepted himself. If the leader realizes that his leader ship responsibility can be shared by the other members of the group, he will have more time to- observe the total group process. He will also have time to take occasional notes that will be helpful when he seeks to summar ize and push forward, or when he at tempts to recall what the group de cided. His attitude, his words, and his example will contribute to an im proved relationship with his former “silent” members. We believe what the Apostle Paul has said, “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” Yet in almost ev ery Sunday-school class and in many committees we find persons who for some reason do not participate as they should. However, these persons usual ly feel a part of the group and are fully accepted. But participation by all brings much greater spiritual blessings to the “quiet” members, as well as to the group as a whole. Some (Continued on page 8) the messenger

OVER 100 CAMPERS FIRST YEAR

Steeprock Bay Bible Camp By Mrs- Lydia Dueck The idea of a free children’s Bible camp in the Mafeking area which would primarily be for Indians and Metis children from surrounding vil lages was first introduced by Shan tyman’s missionary. Curt Bork. This sounded fine but seemed like a great undertaking. Nevertheless Bro. Bork went right ahead, talking to friends, feeling for interest and finally ask ing for help and donations to begin. In early spring the site was chosen. After looking over several spots, the lovely grounds at Steeprock Bay were chosen. It had already been cleared years ago when Penner Lumber had their lumber mill there. A rushing river enhanced the sights. The name chosen was Steeprock Bay Bible Camp.

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kitchen end had a cemented floor. Water was piped in and a water heat er was put up. Two sinks were rigged up, one out of doors. To add to the delight of the campers an outdoor arinking fountain was made. Two dormitories were also erected. The girls’ dorm 16x36 had three rooms. Sleeping 16 campers in each room. The boys’ dorm was 16x48 with 4 rooms. At first straw was used for all bunks but later we were able to purchase 100 mattresses at 50c each. Two cook stoves were donated, some dishes were bought, others donated and lent. Extra blankets were made ill case some children wouldn’t bring enough. Ah! are we ready? It’s the be ginning of August and time to begin! First Camp First announcements were made at the local community picnic on Sunday, August 2nd- On Monday surrounding areas were visited and place and time announced for pick-ups Tuesday. Tuesday work began in earnest. Children were picked up at Armit, Wesgate, National Mills, Barrows, Red Deer Lake. Baden, Dawson Bay, Shoal River and Mafeking, and to ward evening some 80 children were at camp. By Wednesday we had al most 100 children ages 12 and under. We also had ample workers coming from Mafeking, Swan River, Dauphin, Carrot River and Morris. Camp direct or was Morgan Brown (Dauphin). Speaker was Rev. John Unger also of Dauphin. Mr. Bork was the manager. Mrs. T. Leggitt, Swan River, was cook, and nurses were Mrs. Marvin Fure, Swan River and Mrs. Ernest Funk, Weekes. Many spiritual blessings were en joyed. To some these Bible truths Vvere completely new but it was a joy tc see the difference where children had had Christian teachers as at Bar rows, National Mills and Baden. There were sound films every night. Bible verses were learned. Worker s gathered for prayer every morning and problems were discussed. Councillors slept with children and had morning and evening devotions with them- Deci sions were made.

We must not forget to mention meal time. It was great sight to see near ly 100 youngsters gathered at the six tables and devour food. Especially humourous was the little fellow who found there was only one slice of bread left on the bread plate. If any one else reached for it, his hand shot out to protect it, for he would soon be done with the slice in his other hand. ’This happened several times until the plate was refilled-

Saturday morning farewells were said and everyone was homeward bound with promises to be back again next year. Second Camp

The second week much the same procedure was followed, only with teen-agers. This time we had about 50 teens,, some boys as old as 17. The Lord undertook again and showered His blessings. The results? We cannot tell. God sees within the hearts and He knows. We are looking forward to next year, hoping and praying for more spiritual blessings reaching more children, giv ing spiritual food to all! Pray with us! This work was interdenominational and we thank and praise God for all who took part. The camp is part of the Shantymans work but is run com pletely by free will offerings and vol unteer- workers. Any offerings may be sent to Dave Dueck, secretary, trea surer, 'Mafeking, Man. Thank you.

(Nearly all expenses of building and camp costs have been met* * * To solve one’s spiritual problems one must remain spiritually solvent. —Selected.

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me a new heart,” she exclaimed. “Oh, I’m so very, very happy. It’s wonder ful!” But the look of happiness was soon gone. “I wish I had known about Jesu before I threw my baby away,” she finished sadly. Chuma put her head out the door, i “Limoni, Limoni,” she called. “Come I here right away.” Daudi and Fundi exchanged glances, and Chuma smiled to herself because of the surprise she knew was in store for them. -7 “Here’s the twin you threw away, Sabetti,” she said, holding it out to the newly saved mother. “What d-do y-you m-mean?” stam mered Sabetti. “I mean this is the baby you threw By Charles Ludwig away in the pot by the osiola tree.” Conclusion “B-but h-how did you get him?” “Don’t you want me to have any It was completely dark outside be asked the woman, a startled look of supper?” asked Limoni with pretended fore Sabetti came. As she stepped into surprise on her face. anger. the hut Fundi said, “Did you not know “We heard him crying, and so I went “You can eat before you come,” said that I have company, and that I prorcto the pot and rescued him,” said Chuma. “After all. Fundi only invited ised them wimbe obusuma and meat?” Chuma modestly. Daudi and me—and besides I have an “Yes, I knew all about it,” she re Sabetti hugged the baby and patted other job for you.” plied sullenly, “but I was delayed.” it on the head and held it close to her ‘What is it?” “Well, get busy and cook some now, heart. “I can’t tell you until the time comes, for we are all hungry enough to eat Tears flowed out of her eyes and but be sure to be in the banana trees an elephant,” he said kindly. dripped on the baby. But Sabetti didn’t while we’re eating.” “I won’t do it,” returned Sabetti. ‘ I care. She was soi happy she couldn’t “But what if the new baby cries?” refuse to cook for you. You are the speak for a long, long time. When she most worthless man I ever met. The did finally get her voice she said, Chu “We’ll just pray that he won’t!” Chuma’s heart was as light as a only thing you used to do was to drink ma, I can never thank you enough. dried leaf as she followed the little and dance, and now I’ve heard that you This is wonderful! Wonderful! Won brown path that led to Sabetti’s house. have become a Christian and so I sup derful! I wish I could think of some She almost ran the whole distance pose all you’ll do is to sing and go to thing to do for you in return . . .” even though Tuti was bouncing on church!” “There is something you can do,” Chuma gasped at these words. No said Chuma with a big smile on her her hip. She felt certain that the problem of the new baby would be woman in Bunyore ever talked to her pretty brown face. husband like this—especially in front ended the same day. “What is it?” Fundi and Daudi were at the door or company. She expected to see Fun “Let me name the baby!” to meet her. “We knew you would be di puU down his kiboko and wrap it “Of course you can name it,” replied early,” smiled Fundi, “and so we came around her shoulders with vicious cuts. Sabetti, with a smile even bigger than early too. But we’ll have to wait be This was his custom. Indeed, it was the Chuma’s. “What name do you want cause Sabetti has not yet returned to custom of most heathen men in Bun to give him?” yore. cook . . .” “His name is Musa,” said Chuma. But instead following his old custom “Well, then, let’s talk about the “God took care of Musa in the Bible, he merely said, “All right. I’ll cook all Lord,’ said Daudi. and He has taken care of this baby.” They went into the hut and talked by myself and Chuma will help me.” “That’s a beautiful name,” said Fun Suddenly Sabetti was on her knees. and talked. Chuma didn't say a word, di, “and we’ll always be proud that but hei' heart was filled with happiness “It is true then that Jesu can give a you named him.’ Then he took both as she listened to Fundi tell how glad new heart,” she sobbed. “I had heard of Chuma’s hands in his and added, he was that he was saved. “I’m ten that He could, but I didn’t believe it. “Arent you afraid your father will That is why I did as I did. I wanted times happier than I ever was before,” beat you for doing this? When he to make sure that it was so. And now finds out he’ll blame the hail onto he declared. But as much as she rejoiced in this that I’ve discovered that it is I want you!” she was worried because Sabetti didn’t to become a follower of Jesu, too.” “I hope that he doesn’t beat me,” Daudl knelt with her and led her to come. Daudi and Fundi must have said Chuma. “But if he does it won’t been worrying too, for they kept look Christ as he had her husband the day hurt much because I know Musa is ing at the door. Chuma knew how before. safe!” THE END When she got up from the floor her Sabetti often refused to cook when Fundi had company and how Fundi face was bathed in smiles. “He’s come Copyright 1956, Scripture Press Foun used to beat her with a kiboko. in. Jesu has come in, and He’s given dation. Used by permission.

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Children love to sing! Many child ren can carry a tune before they can talk. This love for singing gives us a wonderful opportunity to implant in their minds and hearts a deep rever ence for God. Through nature songs we can teach them to appreciate God’s marvelous creation. Many great Bible truths can be taught through the me dium of song. Songs learned in child hood are not easily forgotten. 'Therefore let us take time to sing with our children. Let us sing with our pre-schoolers when washing the dishes; sing as a family in the livingroom on cold, stormy nights; sing alone at work even when we do not feel like singing- I find that singing or humming a hymn when little things disturb, or the children get under the skin is relaxing. It clears the atmos phere and calms the children as well. Satan realizes too that children and young people like to sing, and uses this means to fill their hearts and minds with evil. Therefore it is im portant that we direct this love for music into right channels; Not only is the election of songs important, but also the type of music they are ex posed to. What then is good music? Are all songs of religious nature good? Are all secular songs wrong? Do we judge a song by the words only? What about Christian songs written or sung in “Western” style? What about some of those “jingly” choruses that con tain so little? Have we tried so hard to gear our singing to the age level of our children that there is a danger of robbing them of the heritage of fine hymns that have stood the test of time? These are some of the questions that I have been turning over in my mind today. The kind of songs we teach our children today will influ ence their choice of songs in the fu ture. Let us select them with care, being satisfied with nothing but the best. November 13, 1964

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Rev. John R. Barkman (pointing)

It is just over 28 years ago since Grace Children’s Home opened its doors to wayward and homeless children. From small beginnings, the institution has grown until today it accommodates between 40-50 children. We arrived here on a Saturday, just before lunch time. Now as we all know Saturday morning is not the most op portune time to entertain guests. On top of that we soon found out that this Saturday was an exceptionally busy one due to the fact that the founder’s birthday was to be celebrated the next day (unknown to him). Nevertheless the Barkmans rose to the occasion, going out of their way to entertain and accommodate us. His years (65) belying his energy, Mr. Barkman took us on a whirlwind)?) tour of the premises. This being our first encounter with the place we were amazed at it’s vastness. “What God hath wrought!’’ A new addition to the Home is an establishment named Grace Business Office. This is a brick building, 25x90, built mainly by themselves, housing a printing press (offset) and machines such as an Insertor, Folder, and Postage Meter, etc. for bulk mailings. This is mcdnly custom work for others. About one million pieces a year are mailed from here. Needless to say we shall not soon forget the hospitality shown us by Mr. and Mrs. Barkman, on a busy Saturday. May the Lord continue to prosper this ministry to the needy and homeless. (D.S.) NEWS PRAIRIE ROSE

A Thanksgiving Service

The evening started with heartily singing the hymn “For the Beauty of the Earth” and reading of Ps. 17 and prayer by Bro. P. A. Plett. He drew our attention to God’s tender care and protection over a family especially the small children. Next Rev. Harvey Plett asked us to think of common unnoticed

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blessings such as Salvation, health, food, the five senses, fresh air, etcAfter a short story of a “Thankful Dad” to the children by Rev. A. P. Unger the congregation also took part in voicing various blessings received in the past. Bible Classes Sunday, Nov. 1, Rev. A. P. Unger taught the first lesson in a series of four, taken from the Sermon on the Mount, Matt- 5, 6 and 7. Comments

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from listeners were that they were most searching and revealing as the various characteristics of a disciple were defined- With the harvest, and fall land work practically completed, a fairly good attendance is realized. The last lesson will be Sunday, Nov. 8 following the United Young Peoples which is to be in the afternoon here in Prairie Rose. * • •

E.M.C. UNITED YOUTH BALEY Theme: “Will a Man Rob God?” Mai. 3:8 Our EMC United Youth Rally was held at the Prairie Rose church on Novem ber 8. It was estimated that there were close to 500 young people present- The afternoon sessions beginning at 2 o' clock consisted of three workshops. They were on ‘Stewardship of Money’ led by Rev. Milton Fast; ‘Stewardship of Time’ led by Rev. Ben Hoeppner; and the ‘Stewardship of Opportunities’ led by Rev. H. P. Dyck. After the workshop everyone as sembled in the lower audtorium for lunch and informal fellowship. The second service started at 4 o’clock. It included songs from Rosenort, Winnipeg, and Steinbach, a testi mony by Bro. Fred Klassen (Blumenort) and a question period. A number of questions came up as a result of the workshops, which the speakers of the respective workshops answeredRev. Ben Hoeppner brought a very fitting message on the ‘Blessings of Stewardship’. Some of the blessings were: -leads to further gains -serve as stepping stones in solving life’s problems in later life -aleviates dire needs -crown of life, which is the fullest blessings which we will some day re ceive. John Reimer

* * * KLEEFELD At a young people’s fellowship on Friday, Oct. 23rd, elections were held lor two new social committee mem bers. A brief program was held be sides the elections. We were pleased to have several former Kleefelders in our worship ser vice, Oct. 25. They were George Schellenbergs from Oak Lake, Norman Bar tels from Flin Flon and John Koops from Kamsack, Sask. Mr. Bartel and Mr, Koop both gave a real challenge to help along with mission work.

At a special young people’s ser vice, Oct. 25, a report was given by Roy Koop. He spoke about his future work with the Indians up north. For the next six months he will be study ing at a language school in Cold Lake, Alberta, after which he will begin work among the Indians of northern Saskatchewan. We wish him God’s blessing in this undertaking. Nov. 3-8 was Mission Week at Kleefeld. There were different missionary speakers, and Rev. Edwin Wright was the main speaker. * * * OTHER NEWS

DEATH CLAIMS LEADER WHO HELPED THOUSANDS EMIGRATE FROM RUSSIA Abbotsford, B-C.—Rev. Benjamin B. Janz, who was instrumental in helping thousands of Mennonites leave Rus sia in the 192O’s and then assisted in refugee resettlement in Canada lor many years, died at the Menno Private Hospital in Clearbrook, B.C., Oct. 16 at the age of 87. He had been hospital ized for over a year. Rev. Janz was sometimes referred to as the “Mennonite Moses” for his outstanding work in behalf of the post-World War I migration from Russia. Born in Russia in 1877, he was educated there and served as a teach er and preacher until famine and ter resist activities brought untold hard ship to- Mennonites of the Ukraine in the early 192O’s. In 1926 Rev. Janz and his family also left for Canada, settling at Coaldale, Alberta. Here he became active in the Canadian Mennonite Board of Coloniz ation and had a leading part in reset tlement and relief work. He also be came a leading minister of the Men nonite Brethren Church- He retired several years ago to write his mem oirs. CANADIAN MENNONITE The office of the CANADIAN MEN NONITE up to now located in Altona may be moved to Winnipeg in Jan uary, 1965. This was the majority de cision of the 51 members representing their own and 64 proxy votes, in at tendance at the annual meeting of the Canadian Mennonite Association held on Saturday, Oct, 31 in WinnipegReporting to the Association were David Schroeder, for the Executive Committee; Jake Hildebrand who read the recommendations of the Board of Directors; Frank H. Epp as editor and manager; and P. J. B. Reimer, who re-

commended some changes in the con stitution- Victor Adrian presented a “Statement of Faith” which was ac cepted as recommended by the Edi torial Committee. The Board of directors later award ed a five-year printing contract to D. W. Friesen & Sons Ltd., on the bas is of tenders submitted. « • • THE QUIET MEMBER (Continued from page 4) members wonder why others don’t talk, and so the burden of sharing and participation falls upon a few with the risk that these may appear to dominate the people who do not par ticipate. Only in the spirit of the love of Christ with much patience and en couragement can these “quiet” mem bers finally be led into sharing and participation. The above article sent to us by J. K. Friesen, Mexico is reprinted from “Builder” with permission. When writing for permission to the author we received this interesting re ply: October 26, 1964 Canby, Oregon Dear Sir: Regarding your request of October 21, 1964 lor permission to reprint our son, Jon Snyder’s article “How to Help the (^uiet Member’, we are unable to contact him. He is being held a cap tive hostage in Stanleyville, Republic of the Congo, Africa. Communications have been impossible since early Au gust. However, we are very certain that he would be very happy to give his permission to reprint the article. If this will be adequate for you, we here with give consent in Jon’s name to reprint the article in The Messenger. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Snyder

COMING EVENTS Nov. 15-22 Missionary Conference at Kamsack. Nov. 22-29 Missionary conference at Canora. Nev. 29 - Dec. 6 Missionary con ference at Endeavour. The main speaker at all three conventions is Rev. Russel Hughs Others on the program are: Elizabeth Reimer, BMC, Tommy Francis, NCEM; Curt B o r k. Shantyman, Agatha Martens, CE (India),

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