From Ocean to Ocean: Raising Funds for Christiania
By W. A. Spicer
The $30,000 which we are to try to raise for Christiania by one offering, July 5, is a big sum. But we all know that this is a day for big things. Already a cheering token comes to the Mission Board office—a gift of $1,000 for this fund, from a brother and his wife in Missouri. Let us take this splendid offering as an encouragement that hearts are being enlarged to insure that this shall be the final call necessary for Christiania. Everywhere, apparently, the brethren are preparing to lift in downright earnestness. The State papers are loyally passing on the call for every one to put a shoulder to the wheel at this time. Writing from Europe to the Minnesota Worker, Elder C. W. Flaiz says: “A closer acquaintance with the situation in this field draws upon my sympathies for our brethren here in Norway and Sweden. We trust that all our people will take hold of this matter earnestly. Will not our brethren of means come forward with the goods intrusted to them, and help in this time of need?” Elder N. P. Nelson writes from Europe to the Nebraska Reporter: “Do not imagine that our Scandinavian brethren are being relieved of responsibility; far from it. Besides the sum the American brethren have agreed to raise, $26,000 is assumed by the brethren over here. So while the brethren on this side are taking their responsibilities, shall not we take hold of this matter earnestly?” Elder W. T. Knox says in the Pacific Union Recorder: “Times are more prosperous, and the blessings of God have been abundant. Let each conference set its mark high. Let each church seek to do more than its share. Let each individual do all that the Spirit of God will suggest.” Elder G. G. Rupert speaks through the Southwestern Union Record: “I hope we shall all do our duty in this time of need. We includes me. It is truly encouraging to see the determination there is to end the borrowing business.” Elder E. T. Russell has urged the matter through the Central Union Conference papers, and State presidents join in the rallying cry. As the Atlantic Union Gleaner says: “What a glorious record it would be if the people should offer so willingly that not only this debt would be paid, but there would be a fund in reserve for work in other lands.” From the Atlantic to the Pacific the call has sounded. Now for the glad response, Sabbath, July 5. W. A. SPICER, Secretary Mission Board.