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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 17, 1902

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 79, No. 24.

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Missionary Acre Fund

By S. H. LANE

We are much pleased that money and pledges are coming in on this fund. There are many evidences that the old-time spirit of sacrifice is being revived among our people, and we feel sure that no one will regret having helped on this fund. It is now time that this work was entered upon. We feel anxious that every farm owned or rented by our people, be it large or small, shall have a certain spot consecrated to the Missionary Acre Fund; and let this spot, as well as every spot on the farm, have necessary attention to make it profitable to its cultivator and to the cause which the missionary spot represents.
Not only should those who are engaged in agricultural pursuits have an interest in this fund, but every stock and poultry raiser, every mechanic, as well as every professional man and woman, should devote a specified amount of time to aid this fund. Every minister, school-teacher, Bible worker, canvasser, and every officer throughout our ranks should do something, indeed every individual among us should be fully represented in this matter. Our people have responded nobly in the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons.” Now let us all take hold of the Missionary Acre Fund, and at last have the blessed privilege of seeing our medical college fully installed in the Battle Creek College buildings without a single debt upon it.
The appeals which have been made have told. Here are a few words from an ex-soldier. He sends a pledge of five dollars, and says:—
“When I read appeals for the Missionary Acre Fund, a tender place in my heart is touched. I am an ex-soldier of 1864. I did all I could to free the slaves. I wish I could devote my whole time to the cause of the third angel’s message, and I hope time will not close until I can do much more than I now can. I know that my wife and daughter will give something.”
The following is an extract from a letter written by a sister who is not only interested herself, but is interesting those outside of our church:—
“A little over one year ago I received a letter about missionary gardening, and I fully indorsed the plan, but did not know what I could do to help. I had a small bed of pansies, and as I looked on their sweet faces, I thought of how they could be made to send the gospel message to the world, and gladden many hearts. I gathered the seeds and sold them, and will send the proceeds in stamps, eighteen cents. It is a small sum, but the dear Lord does not despise small things. This year I planted some turnips to raise seed, and I hope to send more next time. I want to do all I can in this good work.”
These extracts breathe the same spirit contained in many other letters; and as the writer labors among the churches, he finds many hearts that respond readily to the idea of paying the debts on the Battle Creek College, and turning it over to the medical college for the purpose of training nurses and doctors to go to all parts of the world to spread the gospel.
Who will help in this matter? Send all pledges to P. T. Magan, Berrien Springs, Mich.; or if you wish to donate ready cash, send it to H. M. Mitchell, Battle Creek, Mich. S. H. LANE.