The Messenger December 3, 1971

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December 3,1971

Vol. 9

No. 25

RECOVERING LOST OPTOMISM Speaking at the 100th anniversary of the founding of Canada’s meteorological service recently Mr Allastair Gil­ lespie, minister of state for science and technology, said a major challenge for Canadian scientists was restoring the lost optimism of today's disillusioned young people. One might rightly add, “and the lost optimism of disillu­ sioned adults — including Christian adults. If it is anything, Christianity is marked by a theology of hope. Why then do we not manifest more the spirit of hope, and optimism? This strong spirit of future glory was characteristic both of the Saviour and of the disciples after Penticost. Especially is this spirit noticed in the Apostle Paul. Even the adverse, worked in his favour so that he could speak of sorrow working in his behalf. “Godly sorrow worketh." (II Cor. 7:10) Affliction too was his aide, “Our. . .light affliction.. .worketh.” (II Cor. 4:17). On every side of him the apostle sees co-operative and friendly powers. “The mountain is full of horses and chari­ ots of fire round about him. The sense of the reality of future glory sustained Paul through the deepest trials and he could freely talk of “The glory that shall be revealed.” “When Christ, who is our life shall be manifested.” He looked forward to be “At home with the Lord.” He anticipated ". . .the appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ." Where others cast a shadow, he cast light. We may need warnings and admonitions, but we don't need prophets of gloom without answers. Though days are dark, there have been dark days throughout history. In fact there have been in the past in some parts of the world such intense periods of trial for Christians they wondered if they were living in the days of the great tribulation. Ob­ viously they were not. Conflict and tension is a part of the life of all who will live Godly in any age. Dark days are not peculiar to this age only as the following illustrations will have it. Here is part of a letter written by Abram Friesen to a friend and was penned in Russia over 100 years ago. "Unbelief, unrighteousness, and related things are taking over. . .pride increases by the day, in the church drinking. There is violence. . .so that one could say it has never been worse since the beginning of the world.” Here are a few more dire predictions of yesteryear. "All is darkness and despair. As a nation we are at the bottom of the hill." (1837 Detroit Free Press) "On every hand there is depression, wreck and ruin. We can't go much further.” (1893 New Orleans) I think this will convince us, though the times are evil, that to crawl into a hole and pull the hole in behind us is not the answer. We need men of vision, initiative and fore­ sight. There is a danger of so idealizing the past that we are rendered helpless and unable to cope with the present. But the New Testament also reveals that the first century church already had its problems and consequently had to deal with them. I believe we would all admit that they had divisions (I Cor. 1: ) There were factions; there were false teachers, liber-

als, conservatives, cultists and hypocrites. There were churches where nothing much happened and there were others where things were lively. Some were ground under the heel of persecution. Yet through all this there is a note of optimism, as we saw before from the life of Paul. The devil would have us believe that the days are so hope­ lessly bad that nothing can be done. Paul says he becomes all things to all men that by all means he may save some. What can be done in the face of prevailing evil; in the face of lost optimism? Let me suggest a few things, which if we will practise them will help us. 1) We need to recognize once more the Lordship of Christ and the primacy of the Holy Spirit. This will mean a critical self-analyses. We will have to ask ourselves, “Where are my priorities?" “Do I spend much time on trivialities, on maintaining a program?" It was “as they (the disciples) ministered to the Lord and fasted. . ." (Acts 13) that the Holy Spirit spoke. We need more waiting on the Lord. May­ be we should even revive the art of fasting. Why not? 2) We must understand the relation of the Church to the world. To win the world we must be in the world. Billy Gra­ ham is to have said that if the church was doing its job he (Graham) would be out of work! Meaning what? Just this. If church people were out there winning the lost as they should, there would be no need of his mass campaigns. The story is told by Albert G. Rutenber of an inner-city pastor who noted that the problems of the world had moved closer and closer to the church door. One of the most dangerous gangs had taken up headquarters at the pool hall. The numbers racket was flourishing ip a near­ by grocery store. Prostitution was in full swing a stone’s throw away. Drugs were being “pushed” across the street. The pastor consulted the captain of police of that precinct. After surveying the situation he said "Reverend, why don’t you move off this block. This is no place for a church!” Momentarily one might agree, but on second thought, never. Where else is there a greater need to throw out the life line than where sin ruins life? Or is our rope so lopg that we can remain in our nice cloisters with comfortable pews and soft music and heave it from there? The answer of course is no. Jesus recognized that there were dim, dark, dismal holes in his day. But instead of despairing of dark days and evil times He was right there rescuing sin­ ners from the mouth of the lion. 3) The church must prepare its members to live in this dangerous embrace of the world. Jesus Himself said “I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from evil." (John 17:15) “Evil,” here already foreshadows the fact that there will be adverse powers at work. We should not be surprised at this, but we should avail ourselves of the weapons to com­ bat this evil, for ourselves and for others. “Put on the whole armour of God." that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” (Eph. 6:11) 4) We can exercise faith. The story goes that high in the Swiss Alps there is a solitary grave, a wooden cross marks its sight. Inscribed on it are three words, “He Died Climb­ ing.” Today there is much that would hinder our climbing; Depression, doubt, unbelief, fear and lack of faith. Before we let these take over, let's remember the mountaineer who “died climbing.” —D. S. Cover: Colombia Icefields, Jasper Notional Park.

THE MESSENGER. Published every other week by Evangelical Mennonite Conference, Board of Education and Publication, Box 1268, Steinbach, Manitoba. Second Class Mall, Registration Number 0591. Undeliverable copies, change of address and new subscriptions should be mailed to the above address.

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But Not Of The World by Alfred Friesen

What does it mean to be “In — but Bible reads, "I pray not that thou not of the world?” shouldest take them out of the world, In the beginning God created the but that thou shouldest keep them from heavens, the earth, and all that is in evil. " -John 17 + 15. them, so marvellously and majestically Why are we still here? The answer is that even today scientists marvel at it found in 17:18. "As thou has sent all. All creation was in perfect harmony me, even so have I also sent them into with its creator, Adam and Eve lived the world." And why did Jesus come? LIFE to the full. They were in perfect Verses 3-4, "To give eternal life, that communion with the very Fountain of they might know thee, the only true life eternal, Adam and Eve did not know God. . .(and) glorify thee on the earth." what it was to have a need. They walk­ Christ was the first individual, after ed in God’s presence, and praise and , the fall of man. who again had peradmiration flowed freely from their feet liberty to enjoy and to worship His lips. They were completely free to heavenly Father, and to give God the enjoy God and His abundant provisions. honor, glory, and praise — His merits. But, Satan invaded this world of joy Before you and I can qualify to become and peace, and stole it from God. Man in any way involved in this world we lost his freedom to enjoy God, became must become involved with the Lord unhappy, and became a slave to him­ Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ came to save self and to Satan. This world became us from the condemnation of sin. He the kingdom of “the prince of this came to set us free, John 8:36 says, "If the Son therefore shall make you free, world.” God could have snuffed it all out, but ye shall be free indeed.” Eph, 1:5-6, rather, loving us, whom He had creat­ "Having predestinated us into the ed to His honor and glory. He in turn adoption of children by Jesus Christ invaded Satan’s kingdom and set up to himself, according to the good plea­ a new kingdom within Satan’s kingdom. sure of his will, to the praise of the Men and women can be freed by the glory of his grace, wherein he hath blood of Jesus Christ and can pledge made us accepted in the beloved," We their allegiance to Jesus Christ as Lord. have been saved to glorify God. The And so we happen to be in this world Westminster Confession answers the but not of it. We might think He question. "What is the chief end of should take all believers out as soon as man?" with the words, "Man’s chief they become saved. However, the end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.” This is where we differ from the world! They are bound to Sa­ The Author: Mr Friesen, together with tan's unhappy and unrighteous way, his family, is with EMC Missions in Ni­ and only have hope of pleasure in ideal caragua. "In - But Not of the World” is a conference message he gave at the circumstances. If you and I do not have 1971 annual conference in Steinbach. the freedom to praise God, are we

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not yet of this world? If our thinking is constantly that once we will be out of debt, have a nice home, three children, a two-door hardtop, a boat, a ski-doo, and now a mini-bike, we will really be able to enjoy life and not always be striving, then we have not yet learned much of Christ! When do you get your greatest thrill in life? Is it while you are landing a prize fish, or while you are walking with Jesus? Involved at the point of Need We have tried to establish that our main task here on this earth is to walk with God, to glorify and to enjoy Him. (Deut. 10:12, Mark 12:30) Where then, is the point of need, so we can become involved? If this question had been put to me a few years ago, I would most likely have answered, "Saving souls in the mission field." But let's see if we can find a working example in the life of Jesus. I went through the book of Luke and I could find no pattern of "points of need" that Jesus strove to meet. Then, I divided man into spiritual and physical needs and again ended up finding no specific pattern that could help me to know where and how to become in­ volved. After some searching it sud­ denly dawned upon me that Jesus’ point of involvement was wherever He found Himself at that moment, re­ gardless of what the circumstances were like. Too long we have thought that once our present, adverse circumCont’d on page 7 Pages

LEARNING BAMBARA “I ni sogoma" is getting to be just as familiar as “good morning" or "bonjour". It is the long exchange of greet­ ings which follow that still give me some trouble. Greetings are very important in the Bambara culture so I'm working hard to learn them. I _will need more than greetings, however, to be able to help in the teaching program in our Sanankoro Girl’s School, starting in December, As many of you know, I was stationed at Tiefala to help with the boy’s school and dispensary work while learning the Bambara language. Due to an acute shortage of missionary person­ nel it was necessary to do some shuf­ fling so that the girl’s school could re­ main open this term. I have been ask­ ed to go there on a temporary basis of four to five months, along with a young couple and another single girl. We plan Seen here left to right are John Koop, pastor of MacGregor EMC, Marvin Thiessen, out-going missionary to Germany, and C. P. Loewen, EMC Board of to move out at the end of this month. Sanankoro is definitely a bush sta­ Missions' chairman, Steinbach, Manitoba. tion. I was told today that the road is good. It is just the driveway that is so Farewell and Commissioning at MacGregor bad. The “driveway" happens to be A commissioning and farewell ser- or so. After that he will take part in 60 miles long! We were thrilled when three teen­ vice were held at MacGregor on Nov- Crusades. ember 24 for their out-going mission­ Next summer he expects to accom­ age fellows accepted Christ recently. ary, Marvin Thiessen. pany a team to South America where They have now left to attend the gov­ he then plans to stay and be engaged ernment school in another town, but they still meet regularly for Bible Marvin is going to join Janz Team in in evangelistic and retreat work. Germany. He will be engaged in Marvin left for Germany on Thurs- study. They face much opposition from moslem parents and school friends. language study the first eight weeks day, November 25.

Please pray very definitely for them that they may continue to grow in their Christian lives and become strong Building for God leaders in the church. Greetings to you from Bahamas with fixing hot water heater, fixing tables I will need much prayer support Psalm 96. Another month has gone by and desks, water taps have a tendancy from you in these next few months since I wrote to you last and we see to leak always. in order to do the work God has given some changes have taken place here Last week Friday they had recogni- me to do. My main work will be learn­ at school. We have had our month of tion day here at school where last ing the Bambara language, beside rainy season and now it has cooled year’s students that passed were given teaching basic reading and writing off and the weather is just right for certificates, about 250 parents and classes in the school. However, the us Canadians, although the Baham- friends had come out for the program, most important function will be to ians think that it is too cold. I went to thank everyone that has set an example of victorious Chris­ I have put on the roof of the boys supported me this last month either tian living before these girls who will washroom this last month which is with gifts or by prayer. May God re- be with us for 24 hours a day for four 20 ft. by 20 ft. It is ready now to put ward you for this personally is my months. It is a tremendous opportun­ on the shingles. We received 100 school prayer. I also want to thank those ity but carries a great responsibility. desks from Ontario and I have also that wrote to me, as it is really apI have felt God’s strength and lead­ sanded and revarnished most of them, preciated. ing these past months. Thank you for It seems that there are always some Harvey Plett your faithful intercession. small repair jobs to do in between like Bahamas Evelyn Barkman Rep. du Mali

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Is It Worth It? men were just coming home from re­ ceiving their bi-monthly pay, which consisted of daily food and liquor, which they must haul some 40 miles on rail­ road on a push cart. They, being tired and hungry, had their supper and we in the meanwhile prepared for the service. Most everyone attended. The program consisted of music, slides and film strips of "Daniel in the Lions Den" and 'Tn the Fiery Furnace." Rev Lepp pointed out Daniel's faith and God's protection. Then he pointed out the possibility of the Christian's faith An Indian home in the Chaco. Go ye! to preach the message,. . . today and God's protection. While we prepared for the night’s whether the time is right or not. . . rest, we thanked God for His presence Mark 16:15 and 2 Tim 4:2. "This is Chaco! Where we wanted to and keeping power. The Indians in­ dulged in their pay. Yes, it was toward go." “This is Chaco! This is where the day break when I noticed all was silent, Mennonites first lived? Not white the noise of evil had died down. With the rise of the sun. we too rose houses, sure poor looking!" “This is Chaco, with the Indians, to shine. The following morning nour­ ishment we prepared for the return where I want to be." These were the expressions of the trip. Before returning I was privileged different Mennonite groups on ar­ of performing small medical duties. The women and children always need rival in the Chaco. For interest and break of routine I some aspirins. If we did not administer motored along with Rev. Lepp, his in this way the service would be incom­ daughter, Lenchen and four Indian plete. As we returned the hours of rough men to the railroad where the Menno­ nites first set foot on Chaco. It took us and rugged road, thoughts flashed approximately four hours of driving, through our minds - "Was it worth it? the latter half lap of the the way. The Did they prefer the Gospel or liquor?" last few miles only an old timer could Only with the assurance of God's Word identify. At sun-down we arrived at can we rest in Him, "It (His word) one Indian reserve, but only to con­ shall not return unto me void." (Isaiah tinue a few more miles to the track. 55:11b) Tina Barkman Here permission was granted for an La Esperanza. evening service and lodging over night. Paraguay Shortly after arrival, we noticed the

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Ruth Dueck, Steinbach, left for Ger­ many on November 30, to take on a two year assignment with Janz Team as an assistant secretary to John Peters. She will be working in the Sunday School Department.

Blessings at Muree Christian School Murree Christian School has seen God at work in the lives of our older youhg people. Thank you for praying for them. Don't stop. Many have been saved, in­ cluding some of our non-missionary stu­ dents: others have renewed their com­ mitment to Christ. There is an atmos­ phere of joy and peace, with a concern for those who have not yet yielded their hearts to Christ. We have sensed a new attitude towards school and staff. They have an openness and deep happiness in sharing their new faith and a willingness to respond to authority. Please pray with us for these to whom Christ and His love are so glowingly real. They face subtle temptations in every aspect of their lives, and need to dig into the Word of God for themselves. Then, too simply by living in a non-Christian culture, there are other, open testings which they must face. Conference is over. From Oct. 1-7, our team family gathered for a time of fellowship, worship and planning. For this precious week all of our Teamers were together for at least part of the time. One of the major decisions was an agreement to pray for more staff for the hospital. We are asking God for six Continued next page

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Missionary Conference: East Paraguay A deeply appreciative group of missionaries from our La Esperanza and East Paraguay fields sent this communication to Mr C. P. Loewen, Mission Board chairman, following their worker’s retreat. Dear chairman of the Board of Missions: This is a very simple way of expressing our thanks to you as Mission Board for making it possible for Bro. John K. Reimer to be present at our worker’s conference, (but it is original). We have been deeply blessed through his presence and especially the messages. It is our desire that the Love of Christ will have fuller control of our lives and that many souls may yet be saved in Paraguay, while the doors are still open. We thank you again for standing behind us and the warm relationship between us. May it continue to be so. We are praying for you. Sincerely in Him, Frank P. Kroeker

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MUREE Cont’d nurses, national or missionary, and one laboratory technician, before the New Year; and for a total of 17 new staff by next June. Not all of these must be medical staff, but all are essential to the work God has entrusted to our medi­ cal personnel. Please join us in be­ lieving prayer that those who come will be truly dedicated to Christ, and happy to serve Him in our out-of-the-way loca­ tion. School closes for the winter the first Thursday in“ December \nd “wYthin a ‘few hours, the campus will be almost deserted. Children will return to their parents’ homes on the plains, and staff will scatter — some to a language school, some for a short vacation, and some to their missions' areas to help in the work there. Some staff will stay on here, through the cold and snow, to keep the office functioning, and to do the jobs which have been left "until the threemonth break." It is not certain, but prob­ able, that I'll be here at MCS all winter, doing language study and helping with some of those odd jobs. Pray for God's enabling as I study URDU again, almost two years after my last lessons. Much has been forgotten and all needs reviewing. Thank you so much for your letters, your faithful prayers, and your interest in the work here. It is with deep grati­ tude that I say. "I thank my God upon every remembrance of vou all. " (Phil. 1:3) Ellen Brell Murree Christian School West Pakistan

CONGO CHANGES NAME Congo has officially changes its name to the Zaire Republic, and the Congo River is the Zaire River. Congo was the iS-t^ name they adopted when they won in­ dependence from Belgium in 1960. cAckJLc,'r\^ However it was felt that the name un­ /7 duly celebrated the Bakongo tribes­ ra i., men and was not entirely acceptable (<. to the non-Bakonga majority. Originally the word Zaire was the re­ sult of misunderstanding or mis-pronunciation. In the local language it was called Mzadi, which means big water. The mangled word survived the cen­ turies. Today if you write to friends in Other ’isitors present on Saturday night were the Kansas Medical Team: the Congo, write, “Republic of Zaire”. Dr. and Mrs Schrag; Dr. and Mrs Wilbur Schmidt; Dr. and Mrs Harms; and mis­ sionary Miss Elizabeth Penner, Km. 81; Mr Penner, Asuncion; Mrs J. Schmidt, Km. 81; Miss Mary Lou Schmidt, Km. 81. THE MESSENGER Page 6

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NOT OF THE WORLD Cont’d. stance.s would change then we would fully dedicate ourselves to the Lord. This is because we have put more em­ phasis on service for God than on living to His greater praise and glory. Jesus is constantly tuned in to His heavenly Father and we must follow this exam­ ple. It is God's supreme will that we should always and at all places live in His fullness. (Eph. 5:19-20) Jesus was very much involved. He went to wed­ dings. banquets put out by publicans, funerals, etc. And everywhere He went. He never found it out of place to glorify God and to meet the spiritual and physical needs around Him. Luke describes the situation with the following words: "And they were all amazed, and they glorified God, and were filled with fear, saying, we have seen strange things today.” (Luke 5:26) Nowhere could I find that Jesus want­ ed His followers to live in isolation from the world. The world today would be amazed to see young people living all out for God and considering it an honor and privilege to be children of His. They would be amazed to find construction workers, school teachers, business men, and students who are not only open and ’‘searching", but who could say with all confidence, ‘’I have found Him, whom my soul so long has sought." If our conference were to learn this secret of involvement, we would see “strange things." If all our people who have gone out from our midst were to shine forth Christ in their everyday goings we would have a tremendous missionary force. If we were to trace on a map where they all had gone, we would find them all over the world. This would be no accident. God so planned it. Jesus said, “All power is given to me. Go therefore and in your goings and show your salvation, for I am with you.” Let’s become involved with the Lord Jesus Christ and with the needs of our fellow men. They need Christ. * * * VALUE OF TIME I have only just a minute, only sixty seconds in it, forced upon me—can’t refuse it, didn’t seek it, didn’t choose it, but it's up to me to use it. I must suffer if I lose it, give account if I abuse it. Just a tiny little minute—but eternity is In it! December 3,1971

Social Action vs Evangelism An old bogey-man will be laid to rest at Probe 72. the all-Mennonite Consul­ tation on Evangelism in Minneapolis Ap­ ril 13-16. 1972. “And we hope he stays dead." says George R. Brunk, steering committee member and dean of Eastern Mennonite Seminary. The bogey-man is the traditional con­ flict between social action and evangel­ ism. Some Mennonites have argued for more involvement in social action and less in evangelism, and vice versa. At a recent meeting of the steering committee for Probe 72, a strong position was taken rejecting this polarization. Hubert Schwartzentruber, St. Louis pas­ tor who chairs the section on Evangelism and Social Action says that for too long Christians have thought of social action as a gimmick to bring people to Christ, instead of being a valid part of the total Christian witness. The Anabaptist-Mennonite life-style is of a whole man, socially as well as spiritual­ ly. Peace and Evangelism chairman Frank Epp pointed out that the content of the Mennonite evangel needs to be central in Probe. "Wherever evangelists have gone

there has been a change in life-style,” he said. “People have stopped drinking, and taking drugs. Probe 72 will emphasize an exploration of evangelism. As Paul Miller, executive committee secretary put it, “We do not see evangelism as the only perspective for Christian concern, but for this one ex­ ploration it is our admitted focus." The all-Mennonite consultation will eval­ uate current evangelistic activity and attempt to highlight an Anabaptist-Men­ nonite thrust. “Probe’s thrust, we submit," stated My­ ron Augsburger, chairman of Probes ex­ ecutive committee, “recognizes the many gifts God has given His church. Evangel­ ism is only one aspect of our Christian responsibility. ’And we feel it is one we can improve upon significantly," said Augsburger. George R. Brunk, who has served as an evangelist in many tent crusades, de­ clared, “let’s bury this dichotomy between social action and evangelism. We need to go on and demonstrate to the world that the Gospel of Christ reconciles in every area of human experience."

Mennonite Central Committee announces the release of a new filmstrip, “The People Themselves, ” by Burton Buller. This 153-frame, 21-minute color filmstrip is accompan­ ied by a tape-recorded narration. The filmstrip portrays the work of MCC in Haiti. It also expresses the hopes, frustra­ tions and the personal witness of the workers involved. It is done in a style utilizing ac­ tual interviews with the MCC personnel on assignment. The filmstrip may be obtained from any of the conference offices, or by writing to Information Services, Mennonite Central Committee, 21 South 12th Street, Akron, PA 17501.

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Decer December 5: Gospel Light Hour in Kleefeld, Martin Durksen speaker, Decei December 31 - January 2r Mission conference at Steinbach with Dr. H. Wilbert Norton, dean Wheaton Graduate school and former mis­ sionary, main speaker. January 2-9. Revival meetings at Morris Fellowship Chapel with Har­ vey G. Plett of the Steinbach Bible Institute. January 14-15: MCC (Canada) annual meeting in Steinbach. February 12: MCC (Manitoba) annual meeting in the Portage Avenue M.B. church in Winnipeg. April 13-16: PROBE ’72. All Mennonite Consultation on Evangelism, Minneapolis, Minn. July 18-23: Mennonite World Conference, Curitiba, Brazil.

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As we study the Word of God around the table, we forget about who are Catholics, Anglicans, Lutherans and Mennonites, but see what the Word has to teach us. Questions for dis­ cussions arise from ’'What does Jesus mean to you?” “What are you doing about it?”

Our hearts are full of gratitude for this wonderful opportunity — and for showing us again what God’s Spirit is able to do when humanly thinking it is impossible. As we study God’s Word, may His love shine through where there is still darkness and fear.

Fellowship Bible Coffee by Anne Klassen “Oh ye of little faith” could have been rightly said of some of us, when ap­ proached about starting a Bible Study in this neighbourhood. However, how grateful we now feel for that memorable evening — when Mrs Hannah Neufeld brought her friend. Miss Chris Schuhman to our home. Also present were Mrs Jean Plett and Mrs Sheila Miller. Miss Schuhman represents Village Mission and also works in the field of Women’s Bible Study’s. She acquainted us with "Fellowship Bible Coffee" — a course designed to reach women in the im­ mediate neighbourhood. We all shook our heads dubiously. . . Who would accept an invitation to a Bible Study? Besides, who of us would be the guide? A few days later Mrs Miller called me: “I’ll do the ‘gabbing’ if you’ll give the house” she said courageously. We started to plan our first meeting for the coming Thursday at 2 p.m. Invita­

tions went out to half of Peony Farm (Community). Anxiously we waited. . . and prayed for results. The response was overwhelming. . . fourteen ladies came out — all from different backgrounds and "religions.” We were soon on common grounds, calling each other by our first names. To further relax the atmosphere. Sheila Miller instructed us how to make roses. Beautiful red roses were soon blossom­ ing forth all over the room — a beauti­ ful symbol of beauty and love. Over a cup of coffee, our Bible course was introduced. All seemed interested and expressed desires to fellowship with us. Each one was presented with a "Good News for Modern Man” to take home. On the following Thursday we dug right into our study — namely, the Book of Mark. It has been most gratify­ ing to see interest revealed. Follow up work for each chapter is done in workbooks. Pages

EMC Nurses Fellowship Thirty-five nurses were present at the 6th annual EMC Nurses Fellow­ ship on October 1, 1971, at the Stein­ bach EMC church. The business meeting was opened with prayer by Ella Barkman, who chaired the meeting. A report of last year’s project was given by Evelyn Doerksen. This was followed by the election of new members into the ex­ ecutive committee. Elected were: Mrs Pearl Plett LPN and Miss Betty Reimer LPN. The other members of the committee are: Minnie Janzen R.N., Edna Penner R.N., and Evelyn Doerksen L.P.N. It was decided that we invite nurses from other churches to our Fellowship meetings. We also decided that the offering was to go to the La Esperanza medical work. The program following the busi­ ness meeting was opened with singing “How Great Thou Art” by those pres­ ent. Ella Barkman read Psalm 1 fol­ lowed by prayer. The Blumenort Youth Choir had two special numbers in song, “He’s a Wonderful Lord”, and “Lord I Want to be a Christian”. We greatly appre­ ciated and enjoyed these special num­ bers. The special speaker for the even-

ing was Mr Norman E. McKibben, co-ordinator of Drug and Alcohol Ed­ ucation in Manitoba. He has been in Drug and Alcohol education for 14 years. Mr McKibben introduced the film “LSD 25” to us. This film related the story of LSD and what effects it has on the body. Mr McKibben in his talk related to us some of the exper­ iences that he had had in dealing with young people who were taking drugs. He defined drugs as “mood altering chemicals”. He stated that people take chemicals to change the way they feel. Mr McKibben said that the church in our community is not able to reach everyone. Kids looking for a meaningful relationship with God take LSD. He also spoke of drugs such as: sleeping pills, tranquilizers, diet pills, alcohol, etc. It is not only the young people who take drugs to es­ cape from reality. Mr McKibben stat­ ed that the key to stop people from taking drugs, was to turn them on to Reality. A fellowship lunch followed the meeting.

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Christian Service Opening The EMC Christian Service Committee has an opening for a female worker for a Day Care Center to be opened in connection with the Northern Fellow­ ship chapel in Creighton. Duties consist of helping to care for pre-school children during the day. If interested please contact the: EMC Christian Service Committee Box 1268 Steinbach, Man.

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. On Oct. 5 we had invited the ladies from Pleasant Valley, Morris and Rosenort Fellowship Chapel to hear our guest speakers Mrs Arthur Driedger and Miss Sarah Reimer of M,C,C, They also showed slides of Brazil and a film strip introducing the “Self Help" kit. Articles of this kit were displayed in the base­ ment. These lovely hand made items are sold and help some needy person to make a living. A fellowship lunch was served. The young people enjoyed a social evening at the Elementary School on Oct. 9. Glen Koop from Winnipeg led the “Devotional.” The youth choir presented the program “Behold He Cometh” at Kola and Virden on Oct. 10. They travelled via school bus. Lunch was served to the whole group of about 40, at the Levi Klas­ sen’s home. On Oct. 31 they presented this same program in the home church. We were deeply moved by the message, “Ready and Waiting”. May we be found ready and waiting when the Lord comes, as one of the songs, so beautifully sung by the choir depicted. "What a Day, Glorious Day that will be.” On Oct. 11 we had a Thanksgiving ser­ vice, with Rev. Harvey Plett as guest speaker. Numbers in song were brought by a mixed choir and a poem by Luella Loewen. The young people displayed a beautifully decked table with turkey and all the trimmings and in contrast a table set with only dry bread and water. Rev. Harvey Plett and Rev. Johnny Loewen presented the extreme contrast and we were really moved to be more thankful. A special Thanksgiving offering was taken. We were happy to have Rev. and Mrs J.R. Barkman of the Grace Children's Home with us Oct. 17. Mr Barkman re­ lated how the Lord still transforms lives December 3,1971

Seen here together with Rev John Loewen (L) and Rev John Kornelsen (R) are left to right: Gerald Rempel, Reynold Loewen and Glen Friesen recent baptismal candidates at RosenortEMC.

after much prayer and counselling. On Oct. 24 we were thrilled that three young men followed the Lord in baptism. They were Gerald Rempel, Reynold Loewen and Glen Friesen. On the pic­ ture with them are Rev. Johnny Loewen and Rev. John Kornelson. In the afternoon a communion service was held. Rev. Milton Fast served us with the message and the blessings of the Lord were truly felt. Rev. Bruno Voss (Morris Baptist Church) was the guest speaker that evening at a Young people's meeting, his theme was “The Christian and the World.” A group from the Crestview Church, Winnipeg favored us with some lovely musical numbers. Alvina Kroeker and Larry Penner were married on Oct. 30. Mrs Norman Friesen from B. C. and Mr and Mrs Walter Bark­ man also from B.C. (both sisters to the bride) came for the wedding. Rev, and Mrs P.L. Friesen travelled to Birch River Oct. 31 to assist in the or­ ganization of the E.M.C. church there. A dear sister, Mrs Henry T. Friesen passed away on Nov. 17 after a severe stroke. Funeral services were held Nov. 21. Condolences go out to Mr Friesen and family. The Bert Friesens, (Clear­ brook, B.C.) grandchildren of the de­ ceased, came for the funeral.

PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE Rev. and Mrs Gladwin Plett resumed their duties here with renewed strength and fervor after their week at Campus Crusade (L.I.F.E.) Oct. 10-17. Their enthusiasm was bubbling over and en­ riching all our lives as we heard re­ ports on down to earth witnessing. Rev. Plett had an opportunity to “try out his

wings” (his quote) the following week when he conducted meetings at Hudson Bay. “I can't cease to marvel as to what God’s Spirit can accomplish through an empty man.” A real challenge was thrown out by Rev. John K. Reimer when he was mini­ stering to us during morning service on Oct. 24. As a member of the Mission Board, Rev. Reimer spoke of the vast opportunities in the ripened fields all around us. According to Matthew 5:13-15 — “God has placed us in this riotous age to be a savoring influence in our environ­ ment. We can expect persecution. To be effective, we must get involved. Salt only saves by contact.” The mothers of this church rendered a progam, consisting mostly of singing, at Holiday Retreat (Home for senior citizens) — before gathering at the church for Mothers' Club. Despite our cracked and hoarse voices, we enjoyed a fine time of sharing home problems. Leading the discussion was Mrs Kathy Friesen. Mrs Leona Enns was asked to speak on specific problems. She elab­ orated on “consistency in the home, right approach to a child's problems,” etc. "What is heaven really like?” was a question that arose at the Wednesday night Bible Study — Luke 20:27-40. Are we going to be literally walking on ‘golden streets”, reside in "prepared mansions” sit under “unique fruit trees?” or does Jesus say one thing and mean something else? Even though we are small in number at the mid-weekly Bible Study and Prayer Meeting, we always leave refreshed in soul and bound more in love to the Lord and to each other through prayer. On Oct. 28 the ladies of our church were hosting ladies from various churches in Portage to a delightful even­ ing of sharing — on a voluntary basis. Each group presented an inspirational Hem: readings, solo, group song, play, etc. After the service, a fellowship lunch was enjoyed in the lower auditorium. The voluntary offering went for Pakistan Re­ lief and for books for the local public library. The young people of our church enjoyed two evenings of "Youth for Christ" in Winni­ peg. On Nov. 6 a singing group, "Power and Light” challenged them in song. On Nov. 20, five cars of young people from vari­ ous churches in Portage, attended anoth­ er session. A group "King James Version” have an excellent performance, magni­ fying the name of Jesus in song. MORRIS FELLOWSHIP CHAPEL

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real need to boost every missionary. Spe­ cial greetings to those of our members who are distant, and included in this project to receive letters. May we be faithful! Another new attempt is memorizing Scriptures with a course from the Naviga­ tors, which is a Wednesday night prayer meeting project. It's a verse a week, with emphasis on living vertically instead of horizontally. You'll never believe how dif­ ficult it is to remember, nor how easy memorizing actually can be until you try it! It is startling to notice how many spe­ cial films and speakers there have been lately on “Underground Evangelism " or "Communism and Evangelism ". One pre­ sentation by that name. Underground Evangelism, was held on July 25 in Morris School. A film "To Russia With Love " was shown at Rosenort on August 15. Haralan BAPTISM AT STEINBACH Popov, writer of "Thirteen Years In a Communist Prison", spoke in Morris on Seen here are the ten young persons baptized at Steinbach on November 28, September 21. Also P. Remple, and P.J.B. Left to right front: Rev. Fast, Ken Klassen, Patricia Wolfe, Brenda Reimer, Grace Reimer reported locally at different meet­ Fast, Stan Dueck, Rev. Koop, Back row: Richard Fast, David Brandt, James Schultz, ings on tours in Russia in the past summer. Jerry Kroeker, Howard Doerksen. The D.V.B.S. statistics showed us an en­ We are happy to report that Mr Buhler rollment of 80 children in town, held the Galations 6:14a. When we stop to think first week in August. We also had some of the wonderful things that happen be­ feels quite well after his stay in the eight campers going to Beaver Creek, with cause of the cross of Jesus — a sinner Canora Hospital where he had surgery. Mrs Sara Friesen, who went as camp nurse is saved — a backslider comes back to The Buhlers have moved to a farm west the fold — a faltering Christian gains of town, having sold their trailer. for that week. The young people are busy at work on Sincere sympathy to Mrs William Frie­ strength and courage — a prayer is sen who lost her husband through a dif­ answered — then we surely do have a lot their Christmas program. We had a truly blessed time on Nov. 12ficult prolonged illness. He finally went of reason to 'Glory' in Him. "Rejoice in 14 at our Mission Conference. Mr Dave home to His Redeemer in October. They the Lord always and again I say. rejoice." In June Mr and Mrs George Wiens were Friesen from Nipawin Bible Institute are next door neighbours to our chapel. An almost similar experience occurred accepted here as members. Mrs Wiens was our speaker and gave a series of Margaret Neustaedter) previ­ messages on "The Run Away Servant”, with Mr Peter Letekemans in summer, (nee when he made a (almost) death bed de­ ously was a member of the Crestview namely Johan, but showed how it could be any one. We were also privileged to cision and requested baptism in the hos­ Church in Winnipeg. In July Abe and Trudie Esau moved to have a trio from the Institute to bring pital. He too passed away but with assur­ Calgary. Their absence has been very us special numbers in song. The local ance of sins forgiven. A fellowship supper was enjoyed at keenly felt, but we trust that all things numbers were also appreciated. A fel­ Thanksgiving with a good film and sev­ work together for good to them that love lowship lunch was enjoyed by all on Sunday and the sing along with the child­ eral numbers following. It is at these times God. We have experienced real blessings ren after. when we feel the love bond of Christians. It would seem winter is now with us The film "Three " was shown on Novem­ with "exchange" programs this fall. The ber 14 at our chapel on the R2PM. Young Full-Gospel Fellowship Church was here and with it a goodly number of hunters People's Night. The church was filled to one Sunday night, presenting an interest­ are out. Could we be as diligent in seek­ capacity. Special numbers were vocal duets ing gospel program. Later, one evening ing the lost souls around us? Sunday morning Nov. 21 we had with by Larry and Pearl Friesen, and musical our church went out to Anola, also pre­ numbers by Irwin Dueck and his sister. senting a program, and were thrilled by us Mr Schellenberg. He challenged us all Presently our pastor is holding meetings the warm reception and pleasant lunch to be about our Father's business. at Fisher Branch Nov. 15 to 20. He has al­ they served. Thank you folks, and may In Him, ready been at Treesbank for meetings. God bless you real good as you labour Mrs Peter Steppan for Him! A Prayer for My Pastor ENDEAVOUR Let me be a pillar of strength to help him STEINBACH NEWS up. and A number of our congregation took the Not a burden on his back to pull him down When we become Christians, one of opportunity to see the film "The Restless Let me support him. Ones" when it was shown in Canora, also the first things we discover is that we Without striving to possess him. have an assignment. This assignment "For Pete's Sake" at Hudson Bay. Daniel Steppan is attending the Nipawin is to share with others the genuine joy PANSY Bible School this year. It is good to see and fruitfulness of the Christian life. This joy was shared by the men at­ "But God forbid that I should glory, save our young people wanting to learn more of tending the Christian Service Brigrade in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. " God's Word.

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leader s annual meeting at Bethesda out to Dover to teach Sunday School. AtChurch in Winnipeg on Oct. 22 and 23. tendance dropped when parents were At the Friday night rally, several asked to bring the children instead of young fellows (university students) having them picked up. However, the who had taken the whole Brigade pro- workers are still enthusiastic in planning gram, told those present how Christ a Christmas program and a Moody had changed their lives and what Bri- Science film will be shown there this gade meant to them. These young fellows coming Sunday, Dec. 5. Prayer is rehad a vitality about them that can’t quested that this work may continue and easily be matched. This, for the alert prosper in the Lord. Brigade men was very meaningful and Garry Hollingsworth, from Ottawa, on aroused a lot of questions. Therefore, a governmental business trip to WinniSaturday was given over to work shops peg, came out to visit his parents-infor problem solving. law, the John A, Reimers on the weekend At our church, several younger fellows of Nov, 26. were presented with either the Builder Received and welcomed into our church pin or Builder patch. So on Nov. 14 our were Rev. and Mrs Henry Dueck and son pastor. Rev. Fast, took a few minutes Danny, Miss Elizabeth Reimer, Mr and to congratulate Paul Friesen, Ronny Mrs Gordon Thiessen, Mr and Mrs Neil Koop, Peter Rempel and James Koop for Wiebe and Mr and Mrs Ben Schlamp, their achievements and encouraged them Mrs Susie Unger just returned from a to go on for the Lord. visit to Mrs Margaret Dueck, Parkhill, For years Mrs P,D, Reimer has en- Ont,, and reported on spiritual blessings couraged and supported her children to shared with her sister, become missionaries. Her efforts have Sunday, Nov. 28 ten voung people were been well rewarded. Now, at the age of baptized here. Holy communion was held nearly 70, she herself has gone out to in the afternoon and in the evening after assist her children, the Larry McNeils the Christian Endeavour Program an in­ in Ivory Coast, Africa with children's formal farewell was held for Miss Ruth work. We know she, with her years of Dueck. Ruth is leaving shortly to join the experience, will be a blessing to the Janz Team as assistant secretary to Mr work. Oct. 24 her family of here saw John Peters. her off to this new assignment from the Winnipeg airport. BURNS LAKE NEWS Dr. Robert Smith, speaker at the Fami­ We have experienced a variety of trainly Life Crusade, held here on Oct, 29-31 ing in our church this fall, Pauline Kits, did not have all the answers. However. Pioneer Girls regional representative, was with his vast background of experience here on the weekend of September 12 as husband, father, pastor and teacher, to train our guides in Bible Exploration, he was able to bring us many truths. This was very valuable. Almost half of grounded in the Word of God, which he our Pioneer Girls are from unchurched shared in simple kitchen level language homes. We are short of workers but the with us. guides involved in it feel well rewarded A home Bible Study Course on the for the work put in. “Mature Person" studied by many r . ........................... _ . Brigade . .boys " ' is being ’ ' Our Battalion leaders for groups. Finding answers, as we study ages 12-18, went to 108 Mile Ranch for'a together, come in the form of exhorta- weekend of training, witnessing, and ac­ tion, warning and words of assurance, tivity on October 1-3. Then on October 30 overshadowed by His promise, "If ye ask we hosted an area wide Brigade men’s — I will hear.” conference here. The major part of the With the unseen Father, the ever pre- conference was to work through a probsent Holy Spirit and eternity, as his lem in boys’ work. The problem-solving back-drop. Rev. Henry Unrau spoke to technique was outlined for the men. Then us in a series of Christian renewal ser- in groups of 3-10 men the problem was vices Nov. 14 to 19. His messages were analyzed, solutions were proposed, and concise, clear and to the point. Chris- implementation steps were suggested. We tians need revival for we are surrounded should apply this technique in the probby the enemy, seeking to devour those lems that confront us in the rest of our that he can, but are also surrounded by the church work. unseen and protective Spirit of God. Mr and Mrs Walter Reimer enjoyed a On Nov. 21 Rev. Ben Friesen warned very refreshing week of training in witnessus of the pitfalls in a series of this type ing at Banff with Campus Crusade for of meetings. He said that Satan would Christ. The week featured messages on the work harder than ever to tear down what Cleansed and Spirit-controlled life, the life He, through His servant, inspired to re- of faith and love, and how to reach our gennew. VrfcittCft eration for Christ. Witnessing experiences Every Sunday, the^ TOfT ^cnlamp?, were rewarding. Sheila Reimer and ianicX JatiK* We have seen several individuals in this December 3,1971

community come to know Christ in the past two months. We rejoice to see the Lord at work here. We have felt a little shorthanded in our church work since several families have moved away this summer. Jake Klas­ sens moved to Prince George, Jake Un­ raus to Vanderhoof, Henry Schlamps to Williams Lake. Reg Bennetts to Vancou­ ver. Then six young people are in Bible School. Tina and Helen Fehr and Marian Knelsen are at Steinbach. Jane Fehr, Bruce Thomas, and Jake Wiebe are at Sexsmith. We are thrilled to see these young people devote special time in their life to training in a Bible School. Our loss here is someone else's gain and we praise the Lord for it.

Births To Mr and Mrs Ben Thiessen, Morris, a boy, Jeffrey Abe on June 21 To Mr and Mrs Ken Gruenke, Morris, a boy, Vincent Blake on October 5. To Mr and Mrs Alvin Dueck, Morris, a boy, Trevor Keith, on October 15 To Mr and Mrs Ralph Unger, Mafeking, a boy, Travis Gene, on November 10. PAKISTANI REFUGEE RELIEF CONTINUES DESPITE RESTRICTIONS Akron. Pa. — In his report of Nov. 2, 1971, Vernon Reimer, MCC director in India, wrote that as of the previous week, no foreigners are permitted to go to the border refugee camps without special permission. However, MCC supplies con­ tinue to reach the East Pakistani refugees living in the border camps. "We have been continuing our supportive role,” wrote Reimer, "and feel assured all our supplies have gone to the refugees and are being well utilized. The advantage of cash donations over goods to be shipped is evidenced in Rei­ mer’s statement that MCC is buying blan­ kets locally for Immediate distribution, while the MCC shipment of goods will not arrive for another six to eight weeks, "Blankets,” said Reimer, "are needed right now.” A summary of MCC relief activities to date includes distribution of 5,146 tarpaul­ ins housing about 75,000 of the now more than nine million refugees in India; 55 tons of rice and molasses; 30,000 blankets bought locally; 1300 mats brought from refugees working on a self-help basis; soap, clothing and other goods, "MCC was one of the agencies that sup­ plied soap right from the beginning," wrote Reimer, "At this point I must give special recognition to our ladies and ev­ eryone else involved in soap making. The soap is very much appreciated by the peo­ ple here in the hospitals, hostels and camps.”

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Eighth Annual Meeting

MCC (Sask.) Swift Current, Thursday, November 11, 1971 at Zion Mennonite Church

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Word has been received of the death from illness of Loyal Houlding Bartel in the in­ terior of North China. He was born at sea November 23, 1901 while his parents were en route to China. He spent his boyhood years in China, later coming to the United States for further educa­ tion. Upon graduation from Moody Bible Institute and Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, he returned with his wife Susan Schultz Bartel to the mission which his fath­ er, Rev. H. C. Bartel founded. They had a fruitful ministry in evangelism and Bible teaching. Mrs Bartel and their five children returned to the United States in 1948 with the hope that Loyal would soon join them. This hope has never been realized. The family mem­ bers have been able to correspond with him spasmodically and to forward some funds to him at uncertain intervals. The last word written by Loyal was dated January 15, 1968, and the last funds sent to him were received by him on April 5, 1971. After that date it became impossible to get through to him. Inquiry was made through reliable contacts. This led to information that his death occurred sometime between April 5 and August 28,1971. Efforts are being made to secure further details of his last illness and death, but it is difficult to say whether these will be successful. As far as we know Loyal was the only Protestant missionary remaining in mainland China. — Paul H. Bartel, brother to Loyal Bartel.

Registration was held at 9:00 a.m. There were 169 Delegates and 65 visitors. Rev. David Wiebe of Zion Mennonite welcomed the Annual convention on behalf of the hosting Churches. After opening prelim­ inaries, Rev Abe Neufeld of Saskatoon pre­ sented the Challenge to the Delegates from Acts, chapter 3, "Meeting the total needs of Man’. Peter and John couldn’t give sil­ ver and gold to the lame beggar, but they gave what they could give; physical re­ covery in the Name of Jesus. We too ought to help physically and spiritually, "In The Name Of Christ". Chairman of MCC (Sask.), Rev. James Mullet of Guernsey, ably led the events through the various areas of reporting. The Financial Statement gave good indication of the strong response of the Constituency When people feel like celebrating, they don’t need much of an excuse to do it. The to human needs elsewhere and at home, Manitoba Conference of Mennonite churches, which are once more feeling the winds surpassing last year's budget by a wide of enthusiasm and optimism, used the occasion of the provincial conference’s twenty­ margin. fifth anniversary to praise and reminisce. A silent meditation for Peace was ob­ No one is quite certain how old the Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba is, but served at 11:00 a.m.: and the Swift Cur­ several hundred people from all over southern Manitoba came to Winkler on Remem­ rent Bible Inst. Singers served with re­ brance Day, November 11, nevertheless to participate in the worship service. freshing and spiritually uplifting songs. Similtaneously. the Women's Auxiliary Attendance built up from 1,000 the first night to over 4,000 for the final service in an of MCC (Sask.) met in the M.B. Church, evangelistic campaign September 28 to October" 2 in Pucallpa, Peru. Some 500 people joining this Delegate meeting for dinner came forward, 350 for the first-time decision. Many of those who accepted Christ were and the afternoon session. practically ignorant of the Gospel and did so in simple faith. Most of the reports had been sent to Openness to the Gospel was sparked by the Evangelism-in-Depth campaign begun in the Delegates beforehand, and were not 1968 by Joe Walter who organized the evangelical churches for this move. read, but referred to and discussed. Each The evangelist for these meetings was Fernando Vangioni, who was at one time a of the three Sections presented new chal­ Billy Graham associate evangelist. The main force behind this recent effort was Rev. lenges. and the Delegates raised the ac­ Victor Posadas. Most of the work was done by Christians in the area, with the Swiss cepted Budget to $90,000.00. Mission workers helping as counselors. National students and a missionary from the Welfare and Social Concerns; Indian Chil­ Bible school did the ushering. dren in our homes in the summer; posi­ The tragedy that the world is witnessing in the movement of Pakistani refugees into tive social action with Metis Youth; Nurs­ India is accompanied by some of the most intense suffering man has ever experienced. ing Home for our aged. Mental Health - Foster Homes for emo­ The newspapers and other media have touched the hearts of people worldwide. The Mennonite Central Committee will happily receive any and all gifts that Men­ tionally disturbed boys; rehabilitation ac­ tivities with mild-mentally ill; mental "Half nonites of North America wish to make for the Pakistan emergency, and will see that these gifts are used well. It is likely that the goal of $350,000 will be met within the next -way House'. Peace. Relief and Service - Peace em­ month or two. Those people who feel the Lord’s leading to give for East Pakistan pur­ phasis; Disaster help; Material aid; conver­ poses should not hesitate to do so. We would encourage congregations that are taking special offerings for relief between sion of articles to funds; appreciation of Thanksgiving and Christmas to consider supporting the regular programs as well, in the Women's Auxiliary. Several times the concern was raised order that these may not be neglected. There has been a slight decrease in contributions that we use our time and money in the to the MCC general relief funds, and we believe the strong response for East Pakistan is wisest and most profitable way. God keep a factor. We would further encourage that giving to constituent mission and service us alert to His guidance! John Wider, boards which support the general program of MCC not be neglected at this season of MCC(Canadai reported on Pakistan at the year. (by William T. Snyder, the evening Public Rally, the Bible In­ MCC Executive ^cretary-Treasurer) stitute Singers served again, and an of­ fering was taken for M.C.C. Relief. WHEN CHANGING ADDRESS please fill out the following form and return it together with your present address as it appears at right to: The MESSENGER, Box 1268. Steinbach. Manitoba.

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