The Department Appreciated by W. A. R.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 20, 1906

The Department Appreciated

By W. A. R.

“LOGANSPORT, IND., Dec. 1, 1906.

“For one I am glad for the department in the Review devoted specially to bringing to our knowledge reports of work being done by those engaged in the medical missionary cause. I am sure that this will be not only a source of pleasure, but an inspiration to more and better work. When we know of the leadings of the Lord with some other worker, it may help us to hold the light higher in our own work. It has been the sad experience of many an earnest worker in medical lines that little by little he loses interest through lack of a knowledge of the general work and of how his little part should fit in the grand whole. Our institutions have a mighty mission for the truth, but there are thousands perishing spiritually and physically who can not be reached by an institution.

“After more than eight years’ work in the medical missionary cause, I am glad to say that I find that God will fulfil the new covenant promise to lead us individually. Joseph in Egypt and Daniel in Babylon are examples of what God would have his workers be in the world in its closing act. I am glad for this department. I believe it will help me.

“JESSE JARED.”

Many letters, like the preceding, expressing appreciation for reports from our medical missionaries throughout the world are coming in each mail. This department desires the name and address of every medical missionary in the denomination. In writing, please state year and place of graduation, if a nurse, and give some idea of Christian and professional experience in any case. We want a complete directory of our medical workers. Medical students are also requested to write this department, giving address as well as name of school in which studying, and year’s work being pursued. We would also appreciate intimation regarding plans and desires for future work. The department does not assume the responsibility of locating workers or of furnishing helpers for institutions or needy fields. It does desire to be in possession of such facts regarding individuals and institutions and needy fields as will enable it to suggest faithful, competent workers to institutions and mission fields, and to cite openings to those desiring the same. Each person is individually responsible to God. Any suggestion from this department or any other earthly source must be corroborated by a God-given conviction to the individual.

W. A. R.