Suggestive Program for Fourth Sabbath Service by N. Z. T.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 5, 1911

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 40.

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Suggestive Program for Fourth Sabbath Service

By N. Z. T.

(Oct. 28, 1911)

OPENING SONG: “From Greenland’s Icy Mountains,” “Hymns and Tunes,” No. 1055; “Christ in Song,” No. 624.

PRAYER.

SONG: “Come, Saviour, Come.” “Hymns and Tunes,” No. 1333.

READING: “Our Mission Work, Prospects, Needs, Help,” by conference president (to be read by church elder).

RECITATION: “Almost, but Lost.”

FROM THE FIELDS,— India—“Our Work and Opportunity.” Africa—“The Year in West Africa;” “Among the Basutos With Message of Christ’s Coming.” China—“China’s Need of the Word of God;” “The New Honan Training-School.” Japan—“Among Japan’s Millions.” Korea—“A Bible Institute for Women.” South America—“A Medical Evangelist Among the Aymaras of Peru.” Asia—“By the Caspian Sea.” Bible Lands—“To the Greek;” “Baptism in the Brook Cherith.”

RECITATION: “The Last Hour.”

CLOSING SONG: “Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling.” “Hymns and Tunes,” No. 1069; “Christ in Song,” No. 641.

(The above selections are all found in the Missions Signs.)

To Church Elders

This month’s program is designed to help in preparing for the Harvest Ingathering work. In carrying it out, we would suggest that assignment to those who are to take part be made on Sabbath, October 14, in order that each may have ample time to prepare for the service on October 28. Advance copies of the special Signs have already been sent.

As there are quite a number of readings, it will doubtless be best to let one person present all that relates to one country. Select those to take part who will put life and enthusiasm into the reading. It will add to the interest if the poems are learned and recited.

Appointment of Committee.—At the close of the service, October 14, a committee on arrangements for the Ingathering work should be appointed. In a small church, we would suggest that the elder, librarian, and Sabbath-school superintendent make up this committee. In larger churches, it may be well to add the young people’s leader and one other member. This is simply suggestive. This committee should lay definite plans for the work, and be prepared to report at the service, October 28.

At the close of the service on October 14, see that each family is supplied with an advance copy of the Missions Signs, and the two leaflets entitled “Instruction Leaflet” and “General Information.”

Suggestions for Committee

This committee will have at least some of the following details to arrange:—

1. The Division and Assignment of Territory.—Where a church is located in a city, a street map should be secured, and certain sections be assigned to each company. In country districts, a careful division and assignment of territory should also be made, so that the different members will not visit the same families.

2. The Appointment of Leaders for Companies.—It has been found an excellent plan to organize the church into companies of from six to twelve, with good leaders in charge.

3. The Dividing of the Church Into Companies.—It will be well for the committee to assist the leaders in forming their companies, and to see that there is no misunderstanding in the assignment of territory.

4. Securing a Supply of Papers.—A careful estimate should be made of the papers that will be needed, and more should be ordered at once if necessary.

5. Providing for a Special Meeting of Instruction.—In addition to the “Instruction Leaflet” given out October 14 for home study, it would be well to arrange for an evening service to be devoted to the study of the paper, and how to present it. The solicitor’s card should also be explained, and each worker supplied with one not later than at the Sabbath service of October 28. This card should be properly signed.

6. The Conducting of the Service October 28.—The fourth Sabbath service should be a time of special prayer for God’s blessing upon the work. The committee appointed on plans should be prepared to report final arrangements at this meeting.

7. Encouraging the Members to Persevere During the Campaign.—As far as possible, the committee should keep in touch with the different members during the campaign, and pass on from one to the other all the encouraging items that can be gathered.

8. Arranging for Experience Meeting at the Close.—A very profitable experience meeting may be held at the close of the campaign. Such a meeting will stimulate many to continue doing regular missionary work.

N. Z. T.