Weekly Offerings for 1904
By W. T. Bland
DURING 1903 about twenty thousand dollars was contributed to the work of foreign missions by the ten-cent-a-week plan. That is certainly a good beginning, and as a result many of our mission stations have been wonderfully helped and encouraged. Those who have adopted this systematic method of giving have been blessed in so doing. The very fact of contributing to the support of the work in these needy fields gives them a personal interest in the work that is being carried on in these lands. To be privileged to have a part in carrying to the world the last and greatest message that God has given, is in itself most wonderful; and still more wonderful that God makes it possible for every individual who believes his truth to have an active part in it. All can not go to these distant lands, but all are called into service in some capacity, and this plan of systematically aiding our missions is one in which every one may engage. While this may seem so small to the individual, yet the combined results, should every Seventh-day Adventist faithfully carry it out, would be the magnificent sum of more than a quarter million dollars. Who will have a part in this splendid work for 1904? Begin at the very beginning of the year, and follow it through to the end. Pay by the week if you can. This plan has the advantage of keeping ever present an interest in the foreign fields. For those who find this plan inconvenient, the plan of advance payments by either the month or half year may be adopted. All offerings should be forwarded by the church treasurer to the State tract society promptly at the end of each month. Isolated families who do not know where else to send should remit directly to the general office. 222 North Capitol St., Washington, D. C.