COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR 5
received a financial blessing of $50 orders jn six hours,
but found many precious souls who were hungering for
‘truth. In this line of work we will find many precious
souls, and gain many precious experiences that will be
a source of “comfort to us through our short pilgrimage
here.
If we believe that the Lord is soon coming, then
it 1s time for us to awake out of sleep and heed the in-
junction that “Faith without works is dead.” . Mav we
present our bodies a living sacrifice in this great time of
need, for labor in the vineyard of the Lord that is white
already to harvest. H. O. Gumbs.
West Virginia
C. M. Paden., Sec 'ty-Treas
Parkersburg, W. Va.
H. I. Detwiler, President
1455 Seventh St.
THE WEH.LIAMSON EFFORT
Williamson, the county seat of Mingo County, in the
very heart of the billion-dollar coal field, is now hearing
in a public way the truths of the third angel's message.
We all felt that it was in (God's providence that the
large tabernacle centrally located was secured by us for
the months of April and May for the sum of $200.
Thus far the attendance has not measured up to our
desires and expectations but a splendid interest has been
created and those attending come regularly, manifesting
the greatest interest in the truths presented.
We regret that the ministers are strongly opposing
“our work in what has so far proven quite successful in
keeping the people away from the tabernacle. We believe
that these men are often sincere in their opposition, but
we are pleased to state that some of the most earnest in
those very churches are at the present time our ardent
supporters.
° God's spirit has been manifested in a special way in
the proclamation of His glorious truth, and we believe
that under His blessing a representative company of be-
lievers will be organized in Williamson. Elder and Sister
" Ralls, Brother Eklund, and Sister Welsh are earnestly
laboring for a harvest of souls in this virgin territory in
the southern part of our conference. Let us remember
this effort -in an earnest way, praying that God may
grant success in response to the consecrated effort of this
faithful band of laborers. H. J. Detwiler.
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ALWAYS ROOM HIGHER UP
“I have in my pocket, letters from three different
conferences asking me to find men who are competent to
serve as field secretaries. Such vacencies are frequently
occurring. If you take this Fireside course in Salesman-
ship, that is one way of preparing yourself for leadership
in our colporteur work.” ‘These words were spoken
by a Union Field Secretary to the members of a col-
porteurs’ institute. The Fireside makes a business of
preparing men and women for positions of trust. If
vou have enough grit to spend your evenings in study,
we will guarantee to fit you for something better. Let
us hear from colporteurs and others who are willing to
study. Fireside Correspondence School, Takoma Park,
- Washington, D. C.
Ohio
Box 517, Mt. Vernon, Qoio
N. 5, Ashton, President A. E. King, Sec’ty-Treas. .
NEWS NOTES
It is desired that our members sell their Big Week
literature as soon as possible. If all the books are not
sold by May 1, renewed efforts should be put forth to
dispose of all of them. Churches which have not ordered
any Big Week books should get their supply at once, and
join with their sister churches in the Missions Extension
work.
At a recent home missionary convention in Jackson,
April 14-18, the church membership was divided into
missionary bands. Sisters’ Barton and Garrett are the
band leaders. Twelve or more of the members are be-
ginning a house-to-house effort with the “Family Bible
Teacher.” The church’s plan is to completely evangelize
the town, in time, with literature.
Elder C. C. Webster, who is recovering from his
fall from a load of hay, is the new pastor of the Jackson
church,
Sister Cora Gibson is the teacher of a Bible workers’
class of twelve, organized during the recent five-day home
missionary convention held in the Dayton No. 1 church.
A number of the members are engaging in a three-months’
systematic distribution of literature. A committee of the
church is working on a missionary band organization. for
the church. When perfected, these bands will serve as
a permanent organization throughout the year. A home-
foreign secretary, soon to be chosen, will seek to promote
soul-winning among the foreign people, of whom there is
a goodly number in Davton.
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“From Locarna to Geneva.” ’ A hope and a disap-
pointment. “Not many weeks ago joy and hope were
shed abroad in the hearts of the statesmen of Europe and
those of the rest of the world over what seemed to be
the sure results of the Locarno Conference. But Geneva
came along and upset Locarno’s doings. In other words.
Locarno’s peace has been turned into Geneva’s despair.
What augured the the fullness of hope has turned out
to be the emptiness of bitter disappointment.” In this
article in the June Watchman William G. Wirth tells
just what the Locarno Peace Conference accomplished.
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CARD OF THANKS
We, the children of Ars. Emma Kirkendall, wish
to express our thanks and appreciation to the ministers
who officiated, and to the many friends who by kind
“acts and sympathy, and by gifts of so many beautiful
flowers, have served to lighten the burdens and comfort
us during the recent illness and death of our mother.
Mis. Viola B. Fultz,
. : Myr. and Mrs. Dee E. Whiteis,
Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Guenth-r,
Virgil R. Kirkendall. -