southwestern uniongers E Ave Official Organ of the Southwestern Union Conference of Seth � 6840 E , ii.aventists astern 3-33-U II VOL. XXXIV � KEENE, TEXAS, FEBRUARY 27, 1935 � NUMBER 9 Two Urgent Needs During 1935 A Thirteenth Sabbath Offering Appeal OF ALL the needs recently present- ed to the Southern African Division Committee for consideration, two are most outstanding in their urgency. One is a hospital building at the Lium- ba Hill Mission station in Barotse- land, and the other is a church build- ing at the Mwami Mission station in Northeast Rhodesia. The problem of how to supply both of these needs during 1935 was not an easy one to solve. However, when we gave careful study to each need and began to figure up the cost we felt that the next Thirteenth Sabbath offering to be re- ceived in all of our churches March 30, 1935, would go a long way toward the erection of these two buildings. Hence it was voted by the Division Committee to apply the overflow to the construction of the same. For years the king of Barotseland has appealed to us to send a doctor among his people, but during the days of depression this has been impossible. We have been made happy, however, at this time that plans can be laid to answer this long-delayed call. A strong medical work in Barotseland will wield a mighty influence in be- half of the onward march of the mes-, sage, and now inasmuch as the king is so favorable toward us, it seems providential we can supply the doctor. But we will have to depend upon the coming Thirteenth Sabbath overflow to supply the funds with which to erect the hospital building. Then speaking of the church build- ing at the Mwami Mission, we may well add this has been a crying need for years. Dr. E. G. Marcus opened this station in 1927. As yet a perm- anent church building has not been erected. We have often wanted to see such a need supplied, but to date it has been utterly impossible, so we are hoping the coming Thirteenth Sabbath overflow will be large enough to supply this need also. And now, as we appeal to our brethren and sisters in the homeland to give liberally at this time on be- half of these worthy projects, permit me to assure you, our loyal members throughout the Southern African Div- ision will likewise do their utmost cheerfully in helping•to make a large AT OUR youth's conventions we have asked this pertinent question and have spoken at length on the topic, and the concensus of opinion has been that Seventh-day Adventist youth should attend our own schools and colleges. A recent letter from a Seventh-day Adventist young lady stirs my heart as he speaks of her experience: "I go to a public high school, and you have no idea how it is. The girls I thought were nice girls, and who were my friends, disgust me now. I can shout from the house tops to- all our young people, don't go to the pu- blic schools, because I know why." "IN THE common walks of life there is many a man patiently tread- ing the round of daily toil, unconscious that he possesses powers which, if called into action, would raise him to an equality with the world's most honored men. The touch of a skillful hand is needed to arouse those dorm- ant faculties. It was such men that Jesus called to be His co-laborers; and He gave them the advantage of association with Himself. Never had the world's great men such a teacher. When the disciples came forth from the Saviour's training; they were no longer ignorant and uncultured. They had become like Him in mind and character, and men took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus." Desire of Ages, p. 250. overflow possible. We have confidence to believe that these two urgent needs will appeal to every heart and that the funds required will be supplied when the offering is received Sabbath morning the 30th of March. J. F. WRIGHT President, Southern African Division. It is true that conditions among the youth of the world rapidly, not gra- dually, but with amazing and ever ac- celerating speed, are growing worse and more corrupt. It is now that we need to gather into these havens of refuge our tried and tempted youth. Soon our edcational institutions may be closed, and those who have failed to provide themselves with the help that has been held out to them will be in danger of loss, not loss of goods but loss of the most important of all— eternal life. "Come out from among them, and be ye separate," is the counsel given to God's people. WESLEY AMUNDSEN. "If men in humble life were en- couraged to do all the good they could do, if restraining hands were not laid upon them to repress their zeal, there would be a hundred workers for Christ where now there is one. God takes men as they are, and educates them for His service, if they will yield themselves to Him." Desire of Ages, p. 251. "We are nearing the close of this earth's history. We have before us a great work,—the closing work of giving the.warning meesage to a sin- ful world. There are men who will be taken from the plow, from the yin- yard, from various other branches of work, and sent forth by the Lord to give this message to the world. Testi- monies, Vol. 7, p. 270. Where Shall I A ttend School? God Calls Humble elfen SOUTHWESTERN UNION RECORD The Temple of God-No. 5 IN SUPPLYING the blood with building material for this wonderful body temple we must take care not only to select the proper foods, but to combine them in such a way that they are the most easily digested. Dr. W. 0. Atwater, nutrition expert of the United States Department of Agriculture, says, "How much harm is done by injurious compounds some- times formed from ordinary whole- some food is seldom realized." The science of food combinations is not a complicated one. The follow- ing principles will enable one to avoid most dangers along this line. 1. Variety. "There should not be a great variety at any one meal, for this encourages overeating and causes in- digestion." Ministry of Healing, p. 299 Foods are like people, the more you get together in one place the more difficult it is for them to agree. "Do not have too great a variety at a meal; three or four dishes are plenty. At the next meal you can have a change. The cook should tax her inventive powers to vary the dishes she prepares for the table, and the stomach should not be compelled to take the same foods meal after meal." Review and Herald, No. 31, 1884. "Here is a suggestion for all whose work is sedentary or chiefly mental; let those who have sufficient moral courage and self-control try it: At each meal take only two or three kinds of simple food, and eat no more than is required to satisfy hunger. Take active exercise every day, and see if you do not receive benefit." Ministry of Healing, p. 310. The custom of placing food on the table in courses is a bad one. "Not knowing what is coming next, one may eat a sufficiency of food which perhaps is not the best suited to him. When the last course is brought on, he often ventures to overstep the bounds, and take the tempting dessert, which, how- ever, proves anything but good for him. If all the food intended for a meal is placed on the table at the be- ginning, one has opportunity to make the best choice." Ministry of Healing, p. 306. 2. Fruits and Vegetables. "It is not well to eat fruit and vegetables at the same meal. If the digestion is feeble, the use of both will often cause distress, and inability to put forth mental effort. It is better to have fruit at one meal, and vegetables at another." Ministry of Healing p. 299, 300. Too often we find those who are attempting to be health reformers finishing off a vegetable dinner with apple pie, peach cobbler, fresh or can- ned fruit, or some other dessert made from fruit. This is especially harm- ful on the Sabbath, when our minds should be clear to receive spiritual instruction. Notice carefully the above statement from the Spirit of prophesy concerning the effect of this combination on the mind. If a fruit dessert is desired the fol- lowing foods may be used for the main course, as they combine well with fruit: corn, peas, squash, maca- roni, rice and all' other cereals. Vegetables include roots, tubers, leaves and stems. When these are served, the dessert (if any is desired) may consist of plain cake, pumpkin pie, or simple cookies. I have known a number of cases *here people who were troubled with headache, "sour stomach" and "gas," experienced definite relief after learn- ing to carry out this principle, eating fruits at one meal and vegetables at another. 3. Milk and Sugar. "The free use of milk •and sugar taken together should be avoided. . . . Especially harmful are the custards and pud- dings in which milk, eggs and sugar are the chief ingredients." Ministry of Healing, p. 302. Disregarding this instruction often results in fermentation in the stomach, causing "heart burn," "gas," head- ache and other unpleasant symptoms. In carrying out these three great principles concerning combinations we should keep in mind that desserts should be simple, not rich and com- plicated. They should be occasional, not a regular article of diet. In a later article we shall discuss a balaneed diet and give sample menus. W. D. FRAZEE. Could You be Baptized? IN A recent Review and Herald, Elder Bartlett, of Kenya Colony, Af- rica, reports that "One of the ques- tions put to every candidate (for bap- tism) was, 'How many people have you won to Christ?' " If you were asked that question as a prerequisite for your baptism, would you have been qualified for that rite? Suppose that you were asked that question now after all these years of being a member, would you qualify? HENRY F. BROWN. COLPORTEUR REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 16, 1935 Ark.-La., D. A. McAdams, Sec. Hrs. Value Del. Mrs. M. A. Gillon � 43 17.00 5.00 J. E. McBride � 40 20.50 1.50 C. E. Anderson � 36 6.50 Allene Vance � 36 22.50 .50 C. L. Pope � 33 19.00 ... Leola McDuell � 14 10.75 Mrs. L. D. Campbell 12 16.25 3.00 Audrey Reese � 4 1.50 6.50 I. A. Christian � 3.00 3.00 Pearl Pride � 5, .80 .30 Ruth Johnson - � .25 Gretchen Williams � 25 28.95 5.00 Emily Wright � 25 23.85 1.75 Total � 273 160.10 37.80 Oklahoma, W. L. Kinder, Sec. W. H. Johnson � 40 29.25 � Annie Dingman � 32 40.25 Cast ella Tucker � 32 104.50 � C. R. Hickman � 30 46.50 � Mrs. S. G. Payne � 27 26.75 Leroy Tuttle � 20 22.75 .... Linnie Hymphreys 8 4.75 � Mrs. J. W. Grout � 40 18.00 7.30 Total � 229 292.75 7.50 Texas, A. E. Van Noty, Sec. Edgar Jones � 27 18.50 14.75 J. B. Church � 27 12.75 7.50 Glenn Cox � 18 42.25 27.00 M. M. Ashley � 5 18.50 3.50 Edgar Jones � 2 .. 3.00 G. M. Jorgenson � 9.00 9.00 Mrs.. J. 0. Chisholm .90 .co Total � 79 101.90 65.65 Texico, F. B. Moore, Sec. Z. H. Ham �48 � 53.75 Mrs. W. D. Glass � 30 � 38.00 Mrs. I. D. Linville � 20 � 38.00 � Annie Eubank � 21 � 14.25 � H. E. Chavez � 23 � 15.00 F. J. Perea �30 � 20.25 � Sam Mc Cullam � 12 � 18.75 � Mathias Vargas � 30 � 7.35 � - - Total �214 205.35 Grand Total � 795 760.10 110.95 SOUTHWESTERN UNION RECORD Noah's Carpenters "AS NOAH proclaimed his warn- ing message some listened and worked with him in building the ark, but they did not endure. Evil influences pre- vailed. They turned away from the truth and became scoffers. Thus it will be in the last days of this earth's history. Those who today hear the message of truth but do not believe will fall amid the moral infidelity, as in Noah's day those who were not firmly grounded failed to stand till the end of their probation." Elms Haven Library, Brown Leaflet, No. 16. ARKANSAS-LOUISIANA H. C. Hartwell, President J. S. McMullen, Secretary 1215 Marshall St., Little Rock News Notes At this writing Elder Hartwell is at Keene, Texas, attending a meeting of the union committee. D. A. McAdams is out in the field recruiting for the canvassing work. Only a little over two weeks remain before the time of our institute at Little Rock, and we hope that all those who plan to take up the book work will plan to attend this institute, and write in and make arrangements about it. The prospects look bright for a fine year in the book work. Our report for the month of January shows a nice gain of over $400 over January of last year. We trust that February's gain will be even larger. Many of our readers are subscri- bers to the Big Four, whichincludes the Review and Herald, Life and Health, Liberty, and Present Truth. The publishers have been sending these fine periodicals for the extremely low price of $3. They tell us that af- ter March 31 there will no longer be a Big Four. The Big Three, contain- ing the same periodicals as above with the exception of Liberty, will replace it. The Big Three will cost the same as the Big Four—$3 a year. Rising costs have compelled the publishers to drop Liberty out of the group. The publishers tell us that they will con- tinue to send the Big Four to all who send in their subscriptions by March 31. After that your $3 will pay for three periodicals. So rush your orders in. Dr. H. M. B. Hardin, of ;01a, Ar- kansas, was a recent visitor at the office. We have received several nice clubs of Signs of the Times from' some of our churches. others wilt no doubt take advantage of the liberal offer the publishers are making during the campaign. We want a club from every church. Do you have Desire of Ages to re- fer to as you study your Sabbath school lessons this quarter? If not, then why. not send for your copy right away? The price is only $2.25 in the cloth binding. This will be the Sabbath school lesson help for seven quarters. Mrs. Isaac Baker, the wife of our pastor at Shreveport, recently had her tonsils removed. Elder Baker reports that she is getting along nicely. D. A. McAdams spoke to the Little Rock church last Sabbath. Recent Labors THE past few weeks have been especially busy ones, and the pros- pects are that the next few months will be even more so. In looking through my diary as far back as January 12, I am reminded of a very pleasant and good meeting that I had with the church at Little Rock. The Little Rock church is prospering nice- ly, and has started off with an aggres- sive program for the new year. It was my privilege to attend the colporteur institute from January 15 to 20, when I had several meetings with these faithful workers. I spent from January 24 to 26 in Little Rock, where the church school teachers were having an institute. It was a profitable meeting, and I en- joyed attending some of the sessions and also gave two or three morning talks at the devotional hour. On January 28 I attended the union conference auditing committee at Fort Worth, and the following two days we had a meeting of the Arkansas- Louisiana Conference auditing and conference committee. Elder Benton and Brother Bauer met with us, and their help and counsel were much ap- preciated. Elder Brown and Brother Jenks of Searcy'also-met with us, and we were glad for their help. All the ministers were called in at the close of the meeting, and an enthusiastic and aggressive program was agreed upon for the year. February 6 to 12 was spent at Nashville attending the Southern Pub- lishing Association convention. This was a very interesting and profitable meeting. I am writing this while on the train on my way to attend the annual meet- ing of the Southwestern Junior Col- lege board, and before the trip is over I expect to visit New Orleans, and perhaps one or two other places. The Advent movement is a live, ac- tive, growing concern, and the work- ers lead busy lives. Be sure to pray for us that we may have strength and wisdom for our many duties. H. C. HARTWELL, Texarkana IT HAS been some time since the readers of the Record have heard any- thing about Texarkana. A few words from us will renew 'our acquaintance with you. The Sabbath school, the largest department of the church, is doing nicely under the leadership of Matt Brownlie. I noticed much em- phasis is placed on Daily Lesson Study, and it has steadily increased. To have a good lively Sabbath school means the same for a church. All divisions of the school are well cared for. The Young People's meetings on Friday night are well attended, not only by our young people, but by a number of visitors each week. Miss Esther Thomson, the leader, is doing her best to make the work a success. The young people are taking care of some of the interested names that were handed to them by our colporteur in this county. At present they are working on a Temperance program to be given in various places in the community. The chuich missionary work is also coming up since the first of the year. Mrs. DeNoyer, a returned missionary from Burma, is giving the church splendid help along that line. A num- ber of our people are giving Bible studies in the city. This interest necessitated some meetings to be held, so Sunday night meetings were start- ed. These Sunday night meetings are well attended by our own people and OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE J. J. Reiswig, President L. R. Alexander, Secretary 217 N. W. 7th, Oklahoma City 4 � SOUTHWESTERN UNION RECORD many others. A number of names have come to us that want literature on the subjects presented on certain nights. Our choir, under the able leadership of Mrs. V. M. Smith, is of great value to our Sabbath and Sunday night services. Other organizations, such as the Dorcas society, under the leadership of Mrs. Laws, and the Home and School led by Miss Pauline Hopkins, are well under way for the new year. Last, but not least, our educational department is doing good work. We have two good teachers, and most of our boys and girls are enrolled in church school. � A. F. RUF. Elk City, Church News THE Elk City church is planning to take care of the visiting members who attend the meetings, March 3 to 10, as has been announced through the RECORD. Information has reached us that Elder Meade MacGuire and perhaps several other ministers will be here. We plan to entertain the visiting ministers in the homes of the people. We will set up beds and a stove in the large basement of the church where all who come may do light housekeep- ing. We hope all our members who live in this district will plan to attend these meetings. WIRT LUCAS, Local Elder. News Notes D. F. Sturgeon from Keene, Texas, called at the office. The colporteur sales of Oklahoma are gradually but surely climbing higher from week to week, and we feel that more and more souls are therefore learning of God's last mes- sage of mercy to the world. We look forward to a more rapid growth from now on. Wesley Amundsen conducted a young people's convention at Shat- tuck last week-end. Mrs. Reiswig visited the Addington school Wednesday, February 20. She reports that the school is getting along very nicely. J. J. Reiswig attended the college board meeting at Keene, Texas, Feb- ruary 20 and 21. Mrs. Reiswig spent Sabbath, Feb- ruary 23, with the Cushing church in the interest of the Sabbath school work. J. J. Reiswig spent Sabbath, Feb- ruary 23, with the Enid church. An Appeal to Our Colored Constituency VERY careful and prayerful con- sideration was given at a recent co- lored committee meeting to the matter of increasing our membership among the colored people of this conference, and the following action was passed: "Voted, That we endeavor to in- crease our colored membership by at least 50 members in 1935 over 1934." This does not seem to be a large goal, especially when we consider the times in which we live and the mes- sage that we have to give to the world. Yet it will require every member of this church to do faithful work to get the message to the attention of the people. We have thousands of colored people in this state who have never heard the third angel's message, at least have never learned the blessings that come with this wonderful truth. One means by which this can be done, is by using the Message magazine which is being written by our colored workers for our colored people. Another action which was taken which should receive the full support of all of the colored constituency in this state, reads as follows: "Voted, That we fall in line with the General Conference recommenda- tion of a twenty-five per cent increase in mission funds for 1935 over 1934, and urge the use of the Message ma- gazine to reach this goal." We believe, brethren and sisters, that the time demands that we make this definite pledge to the Lord to undertake by God's help to raise at least twenty-five per cent more for missions than we received last year, and as suggested in the resolution it- self, the Mesage magazine and also our books and other magazines that might be used, will aid greatly in raising this money: If you do not have it, there is no reason why you should not be able to raise your share by the sale of literature. We hope that the colored constituency of the Oklahoma Conference will shoulder this part of the program definitely, and that God will richly bless in the salvation of souls. For, we have come to the time when we must not only think of carrying on this work, but we have come to the time when we ought to be planning' definitely for the finishing of the work. May the Lord help us this year to take hold of this work in a new way,. so that we may see greater results than we have ever seen before. May we count on your full cooperation and support in this effort for the salva- tion of souls among the colored peo- ple in Oklahoma. � J. J. Rmswic. Elk City Meeting WE WISH again to call the at- tention of our people living in the southwestern section of the state to the meeting at Elk City from March 3 to 10. We hope that all our peo- ple will be able to come in to this meeting during the entire week, but if for any reason you will not find it possible to attend the full time, be sure to arrive in Elk City not later than the seventh, and then plan to stay through until Sunday night. During Sabbath and Sunday especially we are hoping to give time to problems that naturally confront our people at the present time. There will be a sort of a convention at the close of the series that will be conducted by Elder Meade MacGuire. We are especially inviting the people from the following counties: Roger Mills, Custer, Beck- ham, Wichita, Greer, Kiowa, Har- mon, Jackson, and Tillman. Of course, others living close enough to come in are cordially invited to at- tend this meeting. We believe this will be a special feast for our peo- ple who have been isolated for so long, and who have not had the pri- vilege of attending these general meet- ings that are quite often conducted in our larger churches. So please take advantage of this opportunity and come. Bring your lunches, so so that you can find room somewhere to be housed, and stay over for the week-end. � J. J. REISWIG. SOUTHWESTERN UNION RECORD � 5 Train for Service "THE Lord is blessing me in my work. In direct answer to prayer for needed cash I have taken three orders for Bible Readings and delivered them the same day. I am enjoying the work more and more every day. It is a wonderful way to find people who are interested in the truth. The Lord has shown me that He can and will supply all my needs." So writes Colporteur Leroy Tuttle of Tulsa. We need more such colport- eurs who take God at His word, trust in Him, and go forward in faith do- ing His work. Is God calling you? We shall have a colporteur training school in May, where we train free of charge those who will go out and work in this calling. Write for par- ticulars. � W. L. KINDER. Investment THE interest seems to be growing in the Sabbath school Investment. All, no doubt, are anxious to know just how much was done during 1934. - For 1934 we have a total of $1,106.77, which lacks $15 of being double what it was in 1933. Surely the Lord bles- sed the efforts that were put forth, when we consider the severe drought. We have received several interest- ing experiences. Just giving one of these: "Early last spring (1934) Brother and Sister Heim of Cashion, who are members of the Guthrie Sabbath school, bought for their little daugh- ters, Juanita four years old, and Bet- ty Jean two years old, 20 baby chicks for their investment. They then gave the children two hens to help mother the chicks. All the chicks lived and one other chick attached itself to the group, making 21 chicks and two hens. In October they sold them, bringing $7.70 for Investment." It is nearly time for our spring Investment program. The material will be sent out as soon as it comes. The day set for the spring program is April 13. It isn't too early to decide now what you are going to do for the Investment in 1935. Then when the slips are passed out to be signed you will be ready. Let every- one have a part. MRS. J. J. REISWIG. Elder MacGuire at Bartlesville ON SUNDAY evening, February 10, Elder Meade MacGuire spoke to the Bartlesville church. He ad- dressed us by quoting, "Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel." Then •he read from Rom. 1:16 which says, "The gospel is the power of God unto salvation to every one that be- lieveth." To show what the power of God can do, he told us about a heathen woman throwing away her pipe, which she had used for many years. Likewise the power of God can change our sinful lives. Monday evening Elder MacGuire read from I John 2:28. It is only-by abiding in Christ that we have life. Tuesday evening the two great com- mandments recorded in Luke 10 :27 were discussed. We should love one another as Jesus loved us, and our neighbor as ourself. Wednesday evening the text was Matt. 1 :21—"Thou shalt call his name Jesus for he shall save his people from their sins." We are to hate sin. Thursday and Friday evenings he spoke from Matt. 24. There is a great danger in being asleep, and not ready when Jesus returns. He charged us to beware of false prophets. Saturday evening the theme was a continuation of Matthew 24. In each sermon the thought was brought out that it is possible to live perfect in the sight of God, and that each in- dividual has a special task to accom- plish. The church at Bartlesville has been greatly blessed during these meetings. �HAZEL STRADER. "Tabitha Arise" IT IS our purpose here to set forth two ideas, one as to what the Dorcas society is; the other as to what it is not. We shall deal with the latter first. The Dorcas society is not merely a club for a select group of church' women, in which they meet to discuss other church members and their short comings. It is not an organization effected solely for the .purpose of pay- ing the church school teacher's salary and supplying equipment for the church school. This latter is the business of the Home and School As- sociation. However we do not object to the Dorcas coming and helping in a pinch. It's business is not simply to furnish supplies for the church such as song books, rugs, paint etc. It is not a social center which serves lunch to the husbands of the members of the church in order to collect funds. It should not sell baked goods or other things that are contrary to the teach- ing and use of this people. We have heard of pies being baked in the base- ment of a Seventh-day Adventist church and then taken out and sold in the community. If we are to con- tinue thus we will soon be as the other churches around us. This is also true of using our churches for entertainments and charging admis- sion. The Dorcas Society is primarily organized for the alleviation of suf- fering humanity, the poor within the church and those around us. We are to use our talents for the purpose of doing good to all men, especially those of the household of faith. We have to a great extent lost sight of our calling along this line. "Deal thy bread to the hungry, clothe the naked, visit the widows, care for the sick." These are "almsdeeds" for our Dorcas sisters. Every deaconess in the church should be a Dorcas sister of this type. When all these things have been done first, then it is possible for us to turn our attention to the other things such as helping to paint the church, buying song books etc. Our food sales should be representa- tive. We should be sure that we are preparing foods that harmonize with the teachings of health reform. Our other sales should not be patterned after those of the churches around us. We have better things to sell. Let us use our magazines, Watchman, Life and Health, Health, Liberty, and other papers. Let us use our small books and larger publications. The Madison, Tennessee, Food Company offers us a splendid discount on health foods of the best kind. Why not sell these? • Lift the Dorcas standard high, my sisters. Do nothing, sell nothing, en- gage in nothing that will detract from' the message which you represent. We need to see the widows crying round about us and longing for a Peter to come and say, "Tabitha, arise." � WESLEY AMUNDSEN. 6 � SOUTHWESTERN UNION RECORD TEXAS CONFERENCE G. F. Eichman, President J. 0. Hanson, Secretary 112 St. Louis Ave., Fort Worth News Notes G. F. Eichman attended the college board meeting Wednesday and Thurs- day of last week. Mrs. Roy Casey, the church mis- sionary secretary of the Keene church, paid a brief visit to the office last Thursday when in Fort Worth on business. F. F. Schwindt, who is conducting an effort for the German residents of New Braunfels, sends in a most en- couraging report of the work there. Brother Schwindt feels there is a most urgent need for a full-time work- er among the German people of our conference. G. A. Schwerin, is conducting an effort for the Mexican people at Fal- furrias, Texas. The first evening of the meetings he had an attendance of 173 people. J. F. Anderson, the new pastor of the Dallas church, has been conduct- ing a series of meetings in the church, and reports a very good attendance. He has already had a baptism and ex- pects others to follow. A. E. Van Noty has been in the field almost constantly since his ar- rival, visiting prospective colporteurs and getting new recruits lined up for the colporteur institute which is to be held in Fort Worth, February 28 to March 9. W. H. Clark was called to Wichita Falls last Wednesday to conduct a funeral. He spent Sabbath at New Hope, with H. F. Brown. Our Mission Offerings A FEW days ago I was happy to receive from Brother Williams, the undertreasurer of the General Con- ference, a statement of the Forty- cent-a-week fund, and am happy to advise our people that in 1934 we made a gain in our mission funds of one and three-tenths cents per member in the white department, which repre- sents $3,518. In the colored depart- ment we made a gain of two-tenths cents per member per week; or about a hundred dollars. We are sorry indeed that our gain was not bigger, but we are glad that the prospects for the future are bet- ter, and we are hoping that the year 1935 will show a much bigger gain over 1934 than 1934 did over 1933. Just a little extra in the Sabbath school and our general mission of- ferings will bring it up. We are trusting that every member will lift a bit heavier. � G. F. EICHMAN. Another Warning THERE are men in our conference at the present who claim to have new light, and claim to be Adventists. The new light which they claim to have has not been accepted by our organi: zation, as we do not believe it to be of divine origin. We are asking our people to think seriously before giving them any at- tention, as they are not Seventh-day Adventists, and their teachings are not in harmony with our doctrines. To accept their doctrines means to sever fellowship with our organiza- tion. We believe that when the Lord has new light for us He will reveal it to the leaders of this organization, and not to those who criticise them. We are praying that God's work will be protected. � G. F. EICHMAN. Present Truth Number 74 OUR readers will be glad to know that the new Temperance number of Present Truth, No. 74, contains ar- ticles to stem the tide of intemper- ance, and it offers an excellent op- portunity to extend the influence of the pen to every part of the country. Alcohol asserts that alcohol is a food and also that moderate drinking does not harm but is healthful. This num- ber of Present Truth explodes these two theories, and it suggests a cure for alcoholic thirsts. It deals with the evils of intoxicants from the physi- cal, moral, and spiritual viewpoint, and particularly so in relation to the youth. This new Present Truth in an en- tirely educational number. It dis- cusses the relation to the human con- stitution and not to the State and Federal. It therefore should not be consideied a political instrument, but a help to the human race. Its cost is very moderate, only $4.75 per thousand. We trust that our peo- ple throughout the conference will take advantage of this liberal offer, and place their orders, and circulate these papers among their neighbors and thus do their part in this worthy cause. � G. F. EICHMAN. TEXICO CONFERENCE R. P. Montgomery, President W. C. Day, Secretary 419 Rencher St., Clovis Did You Know? Texico has doubled its number of colporteurs in the past year? Texico gained 79 per cent over Jan- uary of 1934 in book sales last month? Texico led the union in per cent of deliveries on 1934 sales? Texico sales for January 1935 ex- ceeded sales for any January in the past fourteen years, except 1928? Texico colporteurs are of good cour- age? Texico needs you? F. B. MOORE. News Not es The Roswell and Hagerman church- es have recently raised a good sum to help in the purchase of equipment for their church schools. F. B. Moore assisted Sam McCul- lam in making a very good delivery of books near Loving, New Mexico, last week. Elder and Mrs. Montgomery spent Sunday with the Plainview, Texas, church. W. H. Hanhardt gave the ,Sr:gns steriopticon lecture at the Albuquer- que church last Sabbath night. W. C. Day returned to the office Tuesday from Washington, D. C., where he has been visiting his family. There is an increasing interest throughout the conference in the sale of our magazines. Some encouraging reports are coming in to the office. 71DVERTISEW ENT Wanted: Capable Seventh-day Ad- ventist young man, 'willing to help with missionary work and all kinds of farm work. Board and some wa- ges. Please don't apply if you don't need the place. Write Claude Hughes, Route -2, Granite, Oklahoma. SOUTHWESTERN UNION CON- FERENCE DIRECTORY Keene, Texas President Secretary Departmental Field Missionary Home .Missionary- Educational & Negro R. L. Benton C. L. Bauer. Secretaries B. E. Wagner H. F. Brown V. G. R. Fattic M. M. Young SOUTHWESTERN UNION RECORD College News Notes The annual board meeting was held here in Keene this week. Professor W. E. Nelson, of the Gen- eral Conference Educational Depart- ment, attended the board meeting. In addition to his official work, he gave several interesting and instructive talks. Tuesday evening he talked to the girls in worship about the customs of the people in the Far East. Wed- nesday evening he spoke to the boys about the value of a good name. And Thursday in chapel he spoke on the improvement of the personality. At chapel Wednesday Elders Eich- man, Hartwell, Montgomery, Reiswig, Brown, and Wagner, each spoke a few minutes in the interest of the colporteur work. The senior class was organized last Tuesday evening. The officers elected are as follows: President, Mable Tay- lor; Vice-president, W. K. Mansker; Secretary, Evelyn Kellstrom; Assist-, ant Secretary, Gladys Miracle; Spon- sor, Professor Ryden. At Culture Club Wednesday even- - � � ing several of the girls, dressed in costumes of the eighteenth century, presented in dialogue the life of Washington. To close the program Frances Moss -sang "When Betsy Made the Flag." - Last Sunday evening the members of the Mathematics Club spent a very pleasant hour playing games. Re- freshments completed the entertain- ment. Hazel Dennis, who was a student here in 1928 and 29, visited in Keene Sabbath. A very interesting Personal Work- er's Band meeting was held Friday evening. Miss Reynolds told some of the things we can do to help our fel- low-students. Frances Knox, Walter Will, Beth Johnson, and Fred Frakes told of their experiences in accepting the truth. C. C. Mattison, the treasurer of the Northern California Conference, writes as follows: "The dear old school at Southwestern Junior is a very dear spot to me, and the only reason it did not do more for me was be cause of my own failures; but I can say this, that aside from my fath- er's loving instructions and prayers for me, the school had the second greatest influence upon my life. It cer- tainly took my feet out of slippery paths, and placed them upon the rock, Christ Jesus." This is just one more proof of the fact that the school still continues its work in the lives of the young people who attend. Howard Webb has returned to his home in Jefferson, Texas. � •••••••11.11••••••• The Things that Haven't Been Done Before The things that haven't been done before, Those are the things to try; Columbus dreamed of an unknown shore At the rim of the far-flung sky, And his heart was bold and his faith was strong As he ventured in dangers new, And he paid no heed to the jeering throng Or the fears of the doubting crew. The many will follow the beaten track With guideposts on the way, They live and have lived for ages back With a chart for every day. Someone has told them it's safe to go On the road he has traveled o'er, And all that they ever strive to know Are the things that were known before. A few strike out, without map or chart, Where never a man has been, From the beaten paths they draw apart • To see what no man has seen. There are deeds they hunger alone to do; Though battered and bruised and sore, They blaze the path for the many, who Do nothing not done before. The things that haven't been done before Are the tasks worth while to-day; Are you one of the flock that follows, or Are you one that shall lead the way? Are you one of the timid souls that quail At the jeers of a doubting crew, Or dare you, whether you win or fail, Strike out for a goal that's new? EDGAR A. GUEST. Improvement Club officers for the next six weeks are as follows: Presi- dent, Dale Mock; Vice-president, Fred Frakes; Secretary, George Thompson; Assistant Secretary, Arthur Stumpf ; Pianist, Lloyd Thomas; Chorister, Charles Ary; Sergeant-at-arms, Har- old Hampton. Cecil Kinder and Dudley Tomblin- son spent the week-end in Oklahoma City. The students enjoyed games on the campus Saturday night. Two surprise birthday parties this week helped to remind Lloyd Thomas and Walter Will that they were one year older. Sunset Calendar For Friday, March 8, 1935 New Orleans, Louisiana � 6:03 Little Rock, Arkansas � 6:11 Shreveport, Louisiana � 6:17 Muskogee, Oklahoma � 6:20 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma � 6:29 Galveston, Texas � 6:22 Dallas, Texas � 6:29 San Antonio, Texas � 6:37 El Paso, Texas � � 6:08 Santa Fe, New Mexico � 6:06 One More County Entered ON THE wall in the union presi-• dent's office is a large map covering most of one side of the room. Here the various conferences are depicted divided into counties, and a black flag on a pin is stuck into every county where there is not one Seventh-day Adventist. One of these flags has been removed this week, because Brother Charles E. Clark, of Rock Springs, Edward County, Texas, an isolated believer; sent in a check for twenty- four dollars, accompanied with ninety- six subscriptions to Present Truth. Elder Clark, the Home Missionary secretary of the conference, sending in the story, states that on his own map the black has turned to green, and that it looks like an oasis in the des- ert. � HENRY F. BROWN. fgoutbitnotern Union lRecorb A WEEKLY JOURNAL Published by the Southwestern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Entered October 24, 1902, at the Post office at Keene, Texas as second-class matter under the act of Congress of March 3, 1897. Subscription price, per year ____3 60 C. L. BAUER � Editor R. L. BENTON � Associate Copy for publication should reach Keene on Thursday for insertion in the following Wednesday's issue. Two weeks are required for change or address. SOUTHWESTERN UNION RECORD Secure a Christian Education by means of The Scholarship Plan Every young man and woman can receive an education if they are willing to work for it. The way is open for scores of young men and women to begin early this spring to earn their scholar- ships for the school year of 1935 and 1936. The scholarship plan has been so adapted that you can receive the regular 20 per cent bonus on a scholarship as low as $100. The colporteur work trains for leadership. There is no better way to prepare for the future. God's Plan for Our Youth "Educate, educate, educate young men and wo- men to sell the books which the Lord by His Holy Spirit has stirred His servants to write. . . . Those who give evidence that they are truly converted, and who take up the canvassing work, will see that it is the best preparation for other lines of mis- sionary labor." Testimonies, Vol. 6, pp. 330-331. "Our students should learn how to sell our books." Counsels to Teachers, p. 546. "In selling these books, the youth would be act- ing as missionaries; for they would be bringing precious light to the notice of the people of the world. At the same time they would he earning money to enable them to attend school. . . . Let wise plans be laid to help worthy students to earn their own schooling by handling these books." Testi- monies, Vol. 9, pp. 78, 79. Begin at Once The above quotations from the Spirit of prophecy in- dicate that it is God's plan for students to earn their way to school by selling our denominational literature, and God's plan is a successful plan. For complete information write to the field missionary secretary at your local conference office and he will he glad to cooperate in helping you earn your scholarship. Surrender your life wholly to God; get an early start: work hard and God will do the rest. B. EIVAGNER, Union Field Missionary Secretary.