A PERIODICAL FOR YOUNG AND OLD

DOES GOD SPEAK....???

In my previous article about the above subject, I tried to assure you that the Lord DOES know and speak in 1969 as well as He did in the years past. Although it is far beyond our comprehension to understand how it is possible that the Lord actually knows everything which has happened and is happening in the life of each individual, yet it is the truth. Because He knows... He speaks. He speaks in His providence either in warnings and punishments, or in encouragements and other blessings. Herbs and grass, rain and drought, fruitful and barren years, meat and drink, health and sickness, riches and poverty, all do really speak a language. Often the Lord uses that language to teach people that He knows their sins... that He knows their needs... that He hears their prayers. Because of our ignorance and the hardness of our hearts, the Voice of God in His providence is often either not heard at all by us, or is misinterpreted. We all need a divine operation of the Holy Ghost as an Opener of the ears of our soul and as an Interpreter of the Lord’s message unto our hearts in order to understand what the Lord is saying in His providence.

In what way does the Holy Ghost make people to understand the Lord’s Voice rightly? By applying God’s Word unto a person’s soul. Such applications are appropriate to the particular circumstances and needs, so that (at least for the moment in which God’s Word was applied to the soul) there is no doubt whether it is intended for us or not. We are made to understand what the Lord was saying and is saying unto us both in His providence and in His Word. Such occasions are actually “the days of God’s power”, of which we read in Psalm 110.

In order to prove that such things did not only happen in the times in which the Bible was written, but that they also occur in our days, I will give you some evidences of it from situations in which I was involved. Although I would prefer to write about “a person well-known to me” rather than to write that I was personally involved, yet I feel it to be better that in this case you know that I did not hear these things from others. We are living in days when testimonies and facts of the past are questioned to such an extent that we ourselves have times in which we wonder whether there is anything true of the things that are told us. I must honestly say that if I had not experienced this myself, I too would be a little suspicious whether this which I am going to tell you had actually happened. First I will tell you of something which happened some years ago in personal circumstances, and then of an experience in my work as a minister.

The first event took place in Oldenzaal, Holland. On a certain day I was waiting in a public building for a person whom I had not seen for a long time. This meeting was of such importance that during the days prior, and also during the preceding nights, I had felt impelled to cry almost constantly unto the Lord for His help. The nearer the hour of our meeting approached ... the more the tension increased, tension not only about the meeting, but also as to whether my prayers would prove to be in vain. The tension finally became so great that I could not remain in the room where I was waiting, but went to the restroom of this public building. As I entered the restroom, I was being tossed to and fro as to whether the meeting would have the result for which I was longing so much and whether I would see God’s help as an answer to my prayers. Suddenly my eyes were fixed upon some words written on the wall. As you know, some people have the bad habit of writing on the walls of rest-rooms in public buildings, and usually these words are not respectable. But here on the wall I saw written in pencil the words, “Bidt en U zal gegeven worden, zoekt en gij zult vinden, klopt en U zal opengedaan worden”, Ds. G. H. Kersten, Rotterdam. (Ask and it shall be given you; seek and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you. Rev. G. H. Kersten, Rotterdam). I imagine that the person who wrote these words and the name of Rev. Kersten on the wall was not a person who loved the Bible, nor a person who loved Rev. Kersten. But for me it was as if an angel had written those words on that wall. First because of the fact that those words were so appropriate to my particular needs and they brought so much rest into my soul. Truly the Lord spoke unto my soul by those words out of His Word, even though they were written upon a wall of a public building. And secondly, it was such a special word for me because I was personally well-acquainted with Rev. Kersten, as he had been my catechism teacher. I looked again and again at those words, wondering whether I was dreaming, but no, I was not dreaming or imagining it. It cannot be put into words how my soul was encouraged in the Lord — I was enabled to wait in silence for the Lord, and shortly thereafter the meeting took place with the result for which I had been praying.

Blessed be the Lord, Who for His Name’s sake fulfilled and still fulfills His Word: “Call upon Me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee”. No, the Lord did not do it because of any worthiness in me or in my prayers .... it was because He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Of course, I am not the only one who experienced such things. There still is a cloud of witnesses who can testify of the same experiences.

Therefore, my dear friends, do not believe the prophets of unbelief, nor the unbelieving thoughts of your own hearts, which say that God only spoke in the past and that it is in vain to ask or wait for an answer in your particular needs. The Lord, Who said: “Call unto Me, and I will answer thee and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not”, is the same yesterday, and today, and forever.

Your friend,

Rev. A. Elshout

18617 Cortner Avenue

Cerritos, California 90701

Bible Quiz

Dear Boys and Girls,

Again we have reached the month of April, and spring is here. We read about it in our Bibles — “For, lo, the winter is past,... the flowers appear on the earth, the time of the singing of birds is come”. And so it is. Recently I was reading an article which explained how that the days of our youth are really the spring time of our life. How quickly we learn each new subject in school. We learn to read, to write our name, to count, to add, to multiply, etc., and each step makes use of what we have already learned. And it is when we are young that we learn so much so quickly and easily.

But besides our school studies, how important it is to also learn about the things of God and what He has taught us in His Word. There is a promise given us that those who seek God early shall find Him. (Proverbs 8:17). May this be our aim, and that we might ask the Lord to guide us in this way. The first letters of the answers to our quiz will spell out that important time when we are to remember our Creator, as found in Ecclesiates 12.

Who was bound by his father, and laid on an altar as a burnt offering?

The wife of what man had a little captive maid, who told her mistress about the prophet Elisha?

For how many pieces of silver was Joseph sold by his brethren?

What did Pharaoh do to the baker, for. whom Joseph had interpreted a dream while in prison?

When Jacob blessed the two sons of Joseph, upon whose head did he place his right hand?

Who was keeping his father’s sheep when sent for in order to be anointed as king by Samuel?

When two brothers each made an offering to the Lord, unto which of them did the Lord have respect?

When the Lord told Rebekah about the two sons she would have, He said, “The elder shall serve the ___________”.

What was the name of the young man at whose feet they laid their clothes when they were stoning Stephen?

Who told the prophet Elijah that he had feared the Lord from his youth?

Jesus said, “Suffer little children to come unto me, and___________ them not”.

When Joash was made king at the age of seven, what did his grandmother Athaliah say?

Where had Joash been hid for six years before he was made King?

When David volunteered to fight Goliath, King Saul said, ‘Thou are but a___________”.

King Saul said that Goliath was “a man of war from his___________”.

What was the name of the son of Boaz and Ruth?

For what did Solomon ask the Lord in order to judge the people?

To whom did Paul write two epistles (letters) and called him “his own son in the faith”?

What did King Saul first put upon David’s head in order to fight with Goliath?

The answers to our March quiz are as follows:

1. Eight -I Samuel 17:12

2. Two — Luke 10:30-33

3. Six -John 2:1-6

4. Fifteen — II Kings 20:1-7

5. Ten -Genesis 24:10

6. Seven — Acts 6:1-8

7. One -Luke 10:42

8. Five -Matthew 14:15-21

9. Thirteen -I Kings 7:1

10. Eleven -Genesis 37:9

11. Three -Acts 10:7

12. Nine -Luke 17:11-19

13. Fourteen —Genesis 31:41

14. Twelve — Matthew 14:20

15. Four -John 11:17

Answers have been received during the past month from the following boys and girls:

Debbie Vos

Don Vos

Vickie Vos

Bill Boluyt

Janice Kaat

Roger Kaat

Tim Vander Waal

John Vander Waal

Betty Vander Waal

Teresa Vander Meulen

Joyce Vander Meulen

Frances Vander Meulen

Val Lugthart

Ken Lugthart

Joan Lugthart

Jim Van Giessen

Alice Koppert

Peter Koppert

Lillian Berman

Nelly Koppert

Louis De Maagd

Marilyn De Maagd

Robert Verbeke

George De Maagd

Christine De Maagd

Cheryl Berman

Donna Lyn Zaremba

Denise Carol Zaremba

Joanne Beeke

Curt Jenison

Martha Vander Male

Mary Jean Vander Male

Lilly, Ann Vander Male

Linda Bleeker

Eleanor Meeuwse

Ruth Meeuwse

Mike Meeuwse

Carol Mol

James Mol

Geri Moerdyk

Alice Moerdyk

Diane Teunissen (2)

Mark Teunissen (2)

Randal Teunissen (2)

Ruth De Visser

Kathy De Visser

Phillip Kaat

Joyce Van Veldhuizen

Corinne Van Veldhuizen

Arnold Van Veldhuizen

Gary De Sterke

Ruth Kamp

Joyce Kamp

John Kamp

Thomas Jay Kamp

Tom Blok

Minera Ymker

Kenneth Ymker

Daniel Ymker

Dave Verhey

Bob Vander Boon

Dave Vander Boon

Henry Rosendall

Laura Rosendall

Billy Greendyk

Bobby Greendyk

Tunis Sweetman

Judy Sweetman

Tommy Greendyk

Dianne Van Ravenswaay

Marilyn Van Ravenswaay

JoAnn Van Ravenswaay

Janet Arlene Sweetman

David Greendyk

Sharon Spaans

Janetta Vandenberg

John Van Zweden

Paul Vandenberg

Cordy Vandenberg

Joan Van Zweden

Sharon Bouma

Arie Vandenberg

LaRae Hoogendoorn

Casey Blom

Bobby Blom

Robert Verbeke

John Remus

Linda Remus

Willis Van Roekel

Brenda VanOosterom

Arlene Wallenburg

Wanita Wallenburg

Carol Wallenburg

Alan Wingerden

Ronald Van Wingerden

John Van Wingerden

Rosalie Bouma

Roxanne Herfst

Albert Van Grouw

Carolyn Van Grouw

Janet Van Grouw

Bruce Blok

Danny Lords

Donna Klarenbeek

David Spaans

Larry Spaans

Janice Spaans

Doris Gorter

Darrell Gorter

Jeff Roskam

Gloria Roskam

Alvin Roskam

Mary Ann Kamp

Betty Jean Kamp

Linda Mae Kamp

Peter W. Kievit

Mark Van Tilburg

James Van Tillburg

Arlene Kuperus

Hans Kuperus

Denise Van Ravenswaay

Alane Van Ravenswaay

Nick Greendyk

John Van Woudenberg

John Van Hoepen

Gary Rozenboom

Herman Schut

Wendy Grisnich

Rhonda Grisnich

Janet Van Driel

Martin John Oudshoorn

John Oudshoorn

Esther Boonzaayer

Ruth Boonzaayer

Bill Boluyt

Joanne Spaans

Gertrude Spaans

Billy Van Wyk

Corney Van Wyk

Corrie Van Wyk

Larry Van De Vendel

Howard Van De Vendel

Nancy Kay Van De Stouwe

Randy Van De Stouwe

Beverly Lynn Southway

Eleanor Vlastuin

Donald Vlastuin

Douglas Vlastuin

Linda Vande Waerdt

Martin Peter Vlietstra

Debby Droogers

Billy Droogers

Rudolph Stapel

Henrietta Stapel

Janice Stapel

Roelie Stapel

Conrad Vlietstra

Bernie Vlietstra

Fred Vlietstra

Darla Groeneweg

And again it is time to answer our letters received —

WENDY GRISNICH — Is the other Bible quiz easier than our quiz, Wendy? I have seen some that are quite easy, but to learn something we should put forth a little effort. What did your brother name his puppy?

RHONDA GRISNICH — What did you make for the hobby corner, Rhonda? You mentioned you had received a prize, but didn’t write what you had made. I suppose the snow has all disappeared now. It is surprising how quickly those large piles melt away.

JOHN VAN HOEPEN — I see there are two letters from you, John. Also you did a fine job of drawing a picture. Do you like to draw? It is nice to have you join in answering the quiz. Did you find them quite easy this time?

ALAN VAN WINGERDEN — We hope that everyone has renewed their subscription for the Banner of Truth again this year, Alan. Sometimes it is so easy to forget this. How are you getting along in school? Do you have a lot of homework?

HANS KUPERUS — Many places had a lot of snow, but you had lots of rain, Hans. Too much snow can cause many problems, but this is also true of too much rain. Do you have an organ in school? Do you like to practice?

BRENDA VAN OOSTEROM — It was nice to hear from you again, Brenda. I enjoy receiving letters. I did find two mistakes in your answers this time, but maybe you were hurrying too fast when you wrote them down. Dogs are mentioned quite often in the Bible. Can you tell me of some instances?

GARY ROOZENBOOM — Congratulations to your parents, Gary, on their anniversary, even though we are a bit late. You must have had a house full of people that day. It probably seems like quite a few years to you, but how quickly they pass by.

LA RAE HOOGENDOORN — I was happy to hear from you, La Rae, and to receive your answers to the quiz. How many miles is the city of George from Rock Valley? I can’t recall hearing of it before. How old are your brothers? I imagine since you are the oldest, you can help your mother quite a bit.

JOHN VAN ZWEDEN — You will have to tell me more about the instruments you were getting, John, as I’m not sure what they were. Is the room in the basement about finished? I suppose you like to help your father when he is working in the house.

DEBBY DROOGERS — Did you have the flu, Debby? When one person in the family has it, it soon is passed to all the others. How is your sore arm? I hope it wasn’t broken. You will have to teach your dog to stay out of your way.

CONRAD, BERNIE, AND FRED VLIETSTRA — It was nice of you to write again. Twenty-six inches of snow is a lot of snow, isn’t it? I remember when we had about that much snow several years ago. Everything is certainly at a stand-still.

ALICE KOPPERT — We are all quite well, Alice. Quite a few people have been sick this winter. Can you tell me of one or two people mentioned in the Bible who were also sick with a fever? I’ll give you one hint — they are found in the New Testament.

GARY DE STERKE — We are happy to have you send in your answers to our quiz, Gary. And maybe your sisters would like to send them in, also. Or did you get them to help you? Do you attend the church in Vine-land? There are quite a few places of which I have never heard.

PHILLIP KAAT — It was nice to see you again in Kalamazoo, Phillip. I hope you arrived home safely again. Did you get caught up on the school work you missed? Missing a few days of school isn’t so bad if you really make an effort to catch up when you get back.

ROELIE STAPEL — I had heard about the larger church your congregation was getting, Roelie. Do you know how soon the other congregation will have their new church finished? Possibly it might be quite some time yet. Many people will find it difficult to leave the church building you now have.

BILLY DROOGERS — Staying in bed is no fun, is it, Billy? But I hope you got lots of rest and are all better again. When you are well, you sometimes would like to stay in bed a little longer, but when you have to be there, you don’t like it at all. Isn’t that about right?

PETER W. KIEVIT Thank you for the stamps you sent, Peter. I am really going to get busy and send them out soon, as I have quite a lot of them right now. I didn’t realize there were more than 1300 stamps that had been issued in this country. That sure is a lot of them.

JOAN VAN ZWEDEN — We didn’t have as much snow as you had, Joan, and I am glad we didn’t. I saw the first robin today, so the birds are coming north again. How are your parents and the rest of the family? Be sure to say Hello to them for us.

ROXANNE HERFST — We were happy to hear from you, Roxanne. It seems we have quite a few new young friends this month. You did real well in answering the questions. We certainly hope that we may hear from you every month.

NELLY KOPPERT — Are all your family well again, Nelly? We hope they are all feeling better. How are you getting along in school? Do you learn Bible texts like your sister Alice does? Maybe you can also win a prize.

CHRISTINE KOPPERT — Your minister was in Kalamazoo a week ago, Christine. I suppose you miss him when he is away. How nice it would be if you could visit us in Kalamazoo some time. I’m sure you would like this, wouldn’t you.

CORRIE VAN WYK — I have saved your letter until last, since you made up a riddle for us, Corrie. I see that you have used the names of Bible men and women for all the clues. Here it is:

A WOMAN OF THE NEW TESTAMENT

The first letter is in “Elisabeth”,

But not in “Goliath”.

The second letter is in “Magdalene”,

But not in “Simeon”.

The third letter is in “Delilah”,

But not in “Joseph”.

The fourth letter is in “Sarah”,

But not in “Andrew”.

The fifth letter is in “Mary”,

But not in “Peter”.

The sixth letter is in “Jezebel”,

But not in “Daniel”.

The seventh letter is in “Deborah”,

But not in “John”.

The eighth letter is in “Ruth”,

But not in “Belshazzar”.

The ninth letter is in “Adah”,

But not in “David”.

Who is she?

And this again finishes the letters for this month. May the Lord spare us together that we might meet again next month.

With love,

Your friend,

“Uncle Garret”

Missionary Corner

TIMOTHY MISSION FUND

During the month of February gifts totalling $45.00 were received for our mission fund, which brought the balance to $46.40 as of February 28. We trust this is only a temporary lull in the generous gifts of our friends. To those who gave — our sincere thanks, also for the postage stamps which we continue to receive.

Shown are four of the orphans (which number about 30) that are receiving loving care in the Bethesda Clinic. Formerly these children were killed when their mothers died, because the people thought that the spirits were angry. Fortunately this has been changed through the efforts of the mission nurses. The babies are now brought to them for care until they are about two years old, and then are returned to their village.

THE COLLECTION

A letter from West-Irian

It is Sunday, and our small church is well filled.

The people are listening attentively to what is being said, but the necessary comments are being voiced. Now and then a warning is made that all should be silent. Sometimes the babies cry too loudly and sometimes the women talk too much; in short, it is not a service such as we are accustomed to. Nevertheless, in spite of all shortcomings and disturbances, there is attention which one can feel.

A young boy is speaking and also asking questions about what was heard the previous week, and it is surprising to note how closely the people have listened. The questions do not take long to be answered by voices throughout the assembly. The answer comes at one time from a man, then from a woman, then from a child. There is attention, as well as contact between speaker and hearers.

How different from earlier times. Certainly, a small group would meet, but when they were asked the topic of the previous meeting, few, if any, could recall it. It simply did not interest them. They came, but why? If one had barely evaded attack by an ax, well, attending a service might help, who could tell? Such was our impression of their church attendance.

There are perhaps still many who come for various and sundry reasons other than the one true reason, but we also have a large number who come to hear the Word of God.

Again the boy (one of the Bible-school students) asks a question and immediately it is answered by a woman. This also is noteworthy because, although no one takes notice of it any longer, women never spoke at the meeting except to gossip with each other and they never used to sing. Now they join in both singing and answering questions.

Toward the end of the service the collection is begun, which also differs from our custom. First it is stated by one of the boys that all things on earth are the Lord’s, and that we return to him something of that which he has given us. The congregation repeats this line for line and then all come forward to bring their gifts. The gifts vary considerably. There is a small boy bringing some sugar cane, there a woman with a sweet potato, still another with a couple bananas, and so forth. There is also a small box for money. You will repeat, money? Yes, for lately the people who work are paid their wages in money and whoever wishes may give that.

Look, there is Wogorikin placing a Rupiah (formerly about a quarter) in the box. It moves us! This boy earns 0.75 Rupiahs a day when he works hard. If he is in a lazy mood, which means beginning work at ten and ending at one, he earns barely 0.50 Rupiah. And such a small boy gives one Rupiah. Does he have smaller change? Very likely. Is he not aware of the value of one Rupiah? Certainly, for he is not ignorant and knows what he earns per day.

Another young boy places one Rupiah in the box, and others also give various coins. It puts us to shame to see these who have so little give so much. Do they not place value on money? Yes, they do, for they crave the things which their money can buy from us.

This collection made me think and wonder what we often do. I also thought of the poor widow who had a penny, and that it was said by the Lord Jesus that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for the rich to enter the Kingdom of God. How very rich are we, in comparison with these poor people who can give so much of the pitifully small amount they possess.

That part of the collection which is not money is given to the native evangelists and their families who help us, and to some of the Bible school students. It is not sufficient for an entire week but it will do for about four days. The money is collected and in due time a more definite use will be found for it.

This is only a brief explanation, full of shortcomings, of one of our services in Abenago, but it will certainly interest you and perhaps convey a message to you individually.

With friendly greetings,

Mrs. G.Kuijt

THE WISE CONEY

“The conies are but a feeble folk, yet they make their houses in the rocks.” On one occasion I was travelling in Shangani with a friend, and we decided to take a look at the river which ran not far from the road at a certain point. As we made our way through the long grass and bushes, suddenly my friend touched my arm, and at the familiar signal, I stood perfectly still. Slowly my companion pointed towards a large outcrop of rock, and as my eyes followed his arm, I saw that there were many small rabbit-like creatures all over the surface of the rock. “Conies,” he whispered, and with great interest I took my first and only survey of these little animals. They were really more like large guinea pigs than rabbits. Then some sound or other broke the stillness, and the whole colony of conies darted like lightning to holes in the rock. In a moment all had disappeared.

The coney is very timid. When danger threatens, it turns and flees to the safety of its rocky home. This is its wisdom, and it ought also to be ours for we are no less exposed to danger than it. Yes, to a much greater danger! By nature we stand in peril of eternal punishment for our sins. God is saying, “Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.” And again He says, “Sin when it is finished bringeth forth death.” We all, even the youngest, are sinners and exposed to divine wrath. If that will come upon us in fulness, we shall perish. Where can we take refuge? Only one refuge exists, namely Christ, the Saviour from sin, Who is called in the Bible “a hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest.” This is the Rock that is higher than ourselves. Our prayer ought to be, “Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me.” (Ps. 31:2). If the Holy Spirit will teach us that we are helpless, ruined sinners and open our eyes to see how great a Saviour Christ is by reason of the redemptive work which He finished on the cross, then we shall desire no better stronghold than Him. We shall then dwell higher and more safely than the inhabitants of Jebus (Jerusalem) did when they defied David and thought that the rocky sides of their mountain home were protection enough. Each one who believes in Jesus “shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.” (Isaiah 33:16). Would it not be wise for us to abandon every idea of trying to protect ourselves from divine wrath? We are very vulnerable, very exposed; we really can do nothing to save ourselves. Only the Rock of ages will suffice to safeguard us.

Y.P.M.

THE ADVANTAGE OF EARLY RELIGION

Happy the child whose youngest years
Receive instruction well;
Who hates the sinner’s path, and fears
The road that leads to hell.

When we devote our youth to God,
‘Tis pleasing in His eyes:
A flower, when offer’d in the bud,
Is no vain sacrifice.

Tis easier work if we begin
To fear the Lord betimes;
While sinners that grow old in sin,
Are hardened in their crimes.

‘Twill save us from a thousand snares
To mind religion young;
Grace will preserve our following years,
And make our virtue strong.

To Thee, Almighty God, to Thee
Our childhood we resign;
‘Twill please us to look back and see
That our whole lives were Thine.

Let the sweet work of prayer and praise
Employ my youngest breath;
Thus I’m prepared for longer days,
Or fit for early death.

Issac Watts

GOD’S PROVIDENCE HOUSE

Visitors to Chester know that it is remarkable for its quaint old buildings, its curious “rows” and ancient re mains; but in nothing, perhaps, is it more so than in the illustration furnished by an incident which took place within its walls, as memorialised by an inscription on the front of one of its houses. It is related that at one time when the plague was raging, and like a destroying angel was entering house after house, until the terrified inhabitants were fleeing for their lives from what appeared to be a doomed city, one man with his family determined to remain, placing themselves under the fatherly protection and good providence of God. In every street and almost every house were the sick and dying or dead. Grass grew in the streets for very want of traffic therein. Nearer and still nearer to the good man’s dwelling did the fearful scourge come, until both the houses on either side were attacked; still none within its doors were injured. Gradually the plague was stayed, until it altogether ceased. The people who had fled by degrees took courage and returned. There they found the trusting Christian with his family, all safe amidst surrounding death. To testify his gratitude he had this remarkable inscription carved on the beam in front of the house, “God’s providence is mine inheritance.” And there it still remains, a silent yet eloquent memorial of God’s gracious protection of His trusting servant, and of the Christian’s prayerful dependence upon Father’s watchful care.

Plagues and deaths around me fly;
Til He bids I cannot die;
Not a single shaft can hit,
Til the God of love sees fit.

GATHERED BY THE WAY

We have heard of a singular tree which forcibly illustrates the deceitfulness of sin. It is called the Judas Tree. The blossoms appear before the leaves, and they are a brilliant crimson. The flaming beauty of the flowers attracts innumerable insects and the wandering bee is drawn to it to gather honey. But every bee that alights upon the blossoms drinks in a fatal drug and drops dead from among the crimson flowers to the earth. Beneath this enticing tree the earth is strewn with the victims of its fatal fascination. That fatal plant which attracts only to destroy is a vivid emblem of the deceitfulness and deadliness of sin. For the poison of sin’s bewitching flowers there is but one remedy; it is found in the “leaves of the tree of life” that groweth on Mount Calvary.

THE OMNIPRESENT GOO

The teacher of a Sabbath school, in discoursing with the children, asked among other things, “Where is God?” One of the older boys immediately answered, “In heaven”. The teacher, not appearing satisfied with this reply, repeated the question. A lad, younger than the other, answered, “Everywhere”. Requiring still further explanation, the question was again put, “Where is God?”. A third boy called out, “God is here”. The views of the teacher were now met; and he endeavoured to impress upon the minds of the children the important truth, that God is in heaven — God is everywhere — God is here.

“When I was a little child,” said a good man, “my mother used to bid me kneel beside her, and to place her hand upon my head while she prayed. Before I was old enough to know her worth, she died, and I was left much to my own guidance. Like others, I was inclined to evil passions, but often felt myself checked, and, as it were, drawn back by the soft hand on my head. When I was a young man, I travelled in foreign lands, and was exposed to many temptations; but when I would have yielded, that same hand seemed to be on my head, and I was delivered. I appeared to feel its pressure as in the days of my happy infancy, and sometimes there came with it a voice in my heart — a voice that must be obeyed — Oh, do not this wickedness, my son, nor sin against God’.”

ANNUAL YOUTH DAY CONFERENCE

Our readers are reminded of the Annual Youth Day Conference to be held, the Lord willing, on July 1st (Tuesday) in the Vineland Church in Ontario, Canada. Those wishing to participate are to contact Mr. A. Van Driel, Read Road, R. R. 2, St. Catharines, Ontario, before the first of June. Also any who desire additional information or arrangements for sleeping accomodations should contact Mr. Van Driel. His phone number is Area Code 416/684-5256.

ADDRESSES FOR TIMOTHY CORRESPONDENCE

Timothy Section —

Thomas Moerdyk

1222 Vassar Drive

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001

Timothy Mission Fund —

c/o Miss Adriana Kievit

1121 North Westnedge Avenue

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007

Timothy Bible Quiz —

Garret J. Moerdyk

1104 Roseland Avenue

Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001

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