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Suggestions to Church Elders for the Week of Prayer

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 19, 1908

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 85, No. 47.

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Suggestions to Church Elders for the Week of Prayer

By General Conference Committee

THE readings for the coming week of prayer, December 12-19, are printed in this number. They are sent thus early to every church elder, or company leader, so far as we have the addresses, and to the isolated. A few extra copies are sent to each conference office, to supply those who may be overlooked from our general office.
The Thanksgiving Ingathering effort intervenes between this and the week of prayer; but this, rather than causing any to forget the annual prayer season, will surely lead to a more earnest preparation of heart. It is none too early to begin to plan for this season of seeking God. The program of services should be well announced, and special effort made to invite those not ordinarily in attendance. Any one assigned a reading, or expected to lead in the prayer and social service following, should have time for preparation. The children's exercises and interests should be in charge of a definitely appointed leader.
On the first Sabbath of the week of prayer, envelopes for the annual offering should be given out, and attention called to this offering to missions to be taken up the following Sabbath. Instead of sending special envelopes from the Mission Board office this year, we are asking the churches to use the regular envelope. But these should be especially distributed to all, so that none may overlook the bringing of as large a gift for missions as the Lord may enable. The rapid growth of the work demands a larger annual offering than ever before. Pray about this also in the meetings. The missions are waiting upon this year's response to enter open doors. The church treasurer should send the cash offering to the local conference office at once, and collect pledges later. The funds are needed.
May He who ever liveth to make intercession for us, give to each of us an earnest spirit of intercession during this week of prayer.
GENERAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.