THE CHURCH OFFICERS’ GAZETTE 11 stood about Him, # He lifted up His hands, and blessed them.” Inke 24: 50. The hands of Jesus ave the hands of a Saviour. Not were,— though they were,— but are. He is “the same yesterday, and today, and forever.” Teh. 13: 8.— William P. Pearce. Testimonies Study and Discussion (Pass out these reforences in advance, Encourage sll to join in a discussion.) J. To whom has God given a special work? “ Testimonies,” Vol. VIII, p. 170, lagt pax., and p. 171. Also, ¢ Christ’s Ob- ject Lessons,” p. 326, last par. 2. How many did the Saviour include in His commission? “ Desire of Ages,” p. 822, par, 1. 3. Where are we to begin work? Ib., last par, 4, What mark of perfection does the Master expect? © Chrigt’s Object Lessons,” p. 330, pars. 2-4. 5. Which ig better, our plan or God's? ing,” p. 473, pars. 2, 3. 6. Who, then, should choose our life work? Id. p. 472, pars. 3, 4; and p. 473, par. 1. 7. How does the work of the humble measure with that of those who make more show? Td, p. 477, par, 1, first two sentences, : "8. Does promotion ecome to those who seek it not? Id. p. 477, pars. 3, 4. “ Ministry of Heal Standard of Attainment Band 1. Discussion: There must be uppermost in our minds the passion for the souls of men and women, We are a one- purpose organization, That purpose is to win men to Christ. Everything else is to have a subordinate place. Week by week we must press home upon the hearts of those we wosk for, their need of a Saviour. What place does definite soul winning pecupy in your circle? Henry Ward Beecher used to say, “ Every Christian 1s to be a pilot beat. He is to cruise about hard by the harbor of salvation, watching for the tempest-tossed soul, if perchance he may guide that soul into the harbor of life.” 2. Report of work, Assignment of definite work fo be done during the coming week. 3. Prayer for the youth of your neighborhood. 4. Review of lesson. Assignment of new lesson, Literature and Correspondence Band % Open the Scriptures to some onc that is in darkness, and you will not complain of weariness and lack of interest in the cause of truth. Your heart will be awakened to an anxiety for souls, and joy in the evidences of the faith will fill your heart, and you will know that ‘he thai walereth shall be watered also himself! ¥— Review and Herald, March 13, 1888. "1. A geason of prayer, 2. Bindy and discussion of Present Truth No. 19. 3. Organize for the new territory fo be eniered with this number, . 4, Your paper for next week is No. 20. lead out in @ brief study of “ The State of the Dead” page 2.) Ask some one to (See BO a a The Call Coming Over the Sea THERES a call coming over the sea, friend, ’ A bugle to warfare for God; It calls thee to marshal thy forees, And capture dear souls for the Lord. The heathen are groping so blindly ) Midst the awful distress of their night; y Their arms are ontstretched in beseeching To deliver them out of their plight. Perehance, though, thy soul has been longing, Thou mightest hasten to lands o’er the sea; To forward supplies to thy comrades, Is thy Captain's commission to thee. Neglect not, whate’er be thy duty, Lest the blood of their gould mark thy doom: For the call coming over the sea, friend, Is from brothors in anguish and gloom. When victory comes, and the triumph, Wilt thou count self-denial .a loss Will the rapture of heaven be blighted By the care thou hast borne, and the cross? All heaven was spent for thy saving; Then canst thou refuse to obey? Bestir thee, accomplish thy mission For God and thy brothers, I pray. — Worthie Harris Holden. Reports From Mission Fields (For Week Ending June 18) Suggestive Program A Stirring Song Service. (Sing “ Jesus Loves Even Me,” and, if pos- gible, have its story told. See Bankey’s “ Story of the Gespel Hymns.) Bible Answers to Missionary Questions. Prayer for the Finishing of the Work. (Make this a season of prayer for God's work and workers, especially in the lands most stricken by persecution. As this goes to press, the conditions in China call for the earnest prayers of God’s children.) Report of the Missions Committee: “ A Reunion.” (Those to give rea rorts come dressed in traveling clothes, with baggage, ns if they have just returned from their fields of labor. Each one is eager to tel the others of the work in his field) Poem: “ The Call Coming Over the Sea.” Mission Story: * Indian Young People Refuge to Turn Back.” Appoint a Migsions Committees for Next Month. Bands Meet, = =I] THE THIRD ANGEL’S MESSAGE TO THE WORLD IN THIS GENERATION THERE ARE THERE IS ARE YOU DOING YOUR PART Zmz= ad end an TOCOZM