A Church Matter

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 27, 1916

IN every good work a wise man will counsel with the people. He will submit all plans to them, and abide by the decisions made by them. “In the multitude of counselors there is safety.” A multitude includes more than the average committee or board.

The plan to send P. T. S. to relatives and friends from September to March has in many cases been taken up by the churches, and instead of individual members sending in their orders alone, the entire church combines and makes up a list as a church, including some desirable names of the poorer members who could not send the papers without the assistance of the church. The church assumes the account, and weekly collections are taken, payments are made, and the club is paid for by the church librarian. As a sample of this plan of work, we cite one of these latest orders received:—

“Please send 35 sets P. T. S. September List to the attached list of 35 names, furnished by the Marceline church, Missouri.”

The churches, therefore, in dealing with this plan, have immediately made changes that are far superior to the original plan. “Leave it to the churches to work out.” The Lord has set the example, and we can safely follow.