p. 15 | The Object of the Missionary Meeting

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 7, 1913

The Object of the Missionary Meeting

1. To seek the blessing and guidance of God in our work, and upon the workers everywhere. 2 Cor. 1:11; Matt. 9:38. We may help to answer our own prayers. Isa. 6:8.

2. To study the best methods of working for others. 2 Tim. 2:15.

3. To encourage one another by telling our experiences in the work. Acts 14:27; 21:19, 20 (first clause); Heb. 10:24, 25.

4. To study mission fields and their needs.

"It is acquaintance that awakens sympathy, and sympathy is the spring of effective ministry. To awaken in the children and youth sympathy and the spirit of sacrifice for the suffering millions in the 'regions beyond,' let them become acquainted with these lands and their people. . . . Let them study all lands in the light of missionary effort, and become acquainted with the peoples and their needs."—"Education," page 269.

5. To plan so that every member of the church can be given something to do. Mark 13:34.

"God requires personal service at the hands of every one to whom he entrusts his truth. Some may feel that if they give of their substance they are excused from personal efforts. He will accept nothing short of ourselves. You must work to save souls."

"Every one of us can do something if we will only take the position that God would have us take. . . . Every move you make to enlighten others, brings you nearer into harmony with the God of heaven." "Many are sad, discouraged, weak in faith and trust. Let them do something to help some one more needy than themselves, and they will grow strong in the strength of God."

"The work of imparting to others that which he has received will constitute every member of the church a laborer together with him. . . . It is the privilege of every human being who receives Christ to be a worker with him." "We call upon every church-member in the name of Christ to deny self, take up the cross, and follow Jesus."

6. To attend to any business that may be necessary in carrying on the work. 1 Cor. 14:40.