p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 87, No. 51. (12/22/1910)

Earlier text: A State Civic Congress at Canton, Ohio

Expanding the Work in Central Africa

BROTHER J. R. CAMPBELL, connected with the Barotseland Mission, South Africa, reports that in a trip down the Zambesi River he pegged out nine new out-stations. This country is thickly populated, and, unless these openings are filled at once, others will step in. They have only two native teachers available to send on from the home station at Pemba to fill these out-station schools. Elder Joel Rogers, on the east, in Nyasa, is also desirous of pushing on into the interior with more out-schools. Thus the work is expanding into Central Africa, where the population is densest, and the unnumbered millions wait for the message. Their hands need strengthening.

Sabbath, December 24

By A. J. S. Bourdeau

LET church elders, missionary leaders, and lay members unite in making the December 24 service the best yet. For the suggestive program, see REVIEW of December 8. In many cases the suggestive program can be changed, or adapted to local conditions. Study the needs of your community, and devise simple yet effective plans whereby souls may be reached. Above all, pray that the Holy Spirit of God may actuate us, accompany us in the work, and prepare the homes of the people for the reception of the truth. “Who hath despised the day of small things?” “Not by an army, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.” Zech. 4:10, 6, margin.

A. J. S. BOURDEAU.

Special Course at the Foreign Mission Seminary

By M. E. Kern

FOLLOWING the plan of last year, the Seminary offers for the present school year a special course of eighteen weeks, beginning Jan. 23, 1911. This course is designed especially for ministers and Bible workers. Special courses in Bible doctrines, prophetic review, history of the Protestant Reformation, Greek, English, pastoral training, and Bible work, as well as the regular missions, language and science classes, will be open to the special students. An effort will be made to adapt the work to the needs of those who come.

The work is not merely theoretical, but practical. We have an experienced Bible worker, who trains a class of young women in Bible work. They spend at least one day each week in practical work in the city of Washington. A new class in Bible work will be organized for the special students. A minister and teacher of long experience conducts in the same way a class for young men who are preparing for the ministry.

Regular tuition fees will be charged for this special course. The Seminary still has some opportunity for students to earn part of their way by working. All interested should write the undersigned at once, at Takoma Park, D. C.

M. E. KERN.

Notice to Nurses

The Medical Department of the General Conference is desirous of obtaining the names and addresses of graduate nurses who are not at present employed, or who are engaged in private practise, and are desirous of connecting with the organized work. It frequently happens that our sanitariums are in need of such help, but do not know where to apply.

Consecrated medical missionaries are also needed in our large cities. The aim of the Medical Department is to combine more closely the medical and evangelical work in these cities. There has never been a louder call for such workers than at present. It is the eleventh hour. There is no reason why any should stand idly by, saying, “No man hath hired us.” The command now is, “Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.”

In writing give your name, address, the sanitarium from which you graduated, and time of graduation. Also state the experience you have had since graduation, and what your desires are for the future. A line of recommendation from the president of a union or local conference should accompany the letter. Address the Medical Department, S. D. A. General Conference, Takoma Park, D. C.