Regrettable action on foreign missions by the assembly
A letter argues the General Assembly erred in halting new missionary deployments except essential medical staff. It cites a $250,000 debt with $2,000,000 in assets, urges renewed effort, and warns that pausing missions could chill zeal and hinder growth. The piece calls for broad church backing to advance overseas work.
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General Assembly
Committee of Foreign Missions
Foreign Mission Committee
Children of Israel
Assembly
el Committee
Church
The Master Asked Of Me A Cross To Bear Poem Note
Contributed by Mrs Mary Payne Garnett from Brownwood Texas. The speaker recalls bearing a grievous cross chosen by the Master and notes that though the burden remains heavy, another now shares half the load as years pass. The verse reflects faith, endurance, and shared burden across time.
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Mary Payne Garnett
Brownwood, Texas
Christianity in China Warns Against Union Undermining Faith
A piece warns that seeking union with other churches endangers Christianity in China. It condemns Presbyteries that ordain ministers denying the Virgin Birth, miracles, atonement, and the Bible as God's word. It argues faith must be preserved and defended, even at offense, to keep Christ as foundation.
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China
Christ
Nanking
Redeemer
God
Christiana
Advantages and Disadvantages of Going to Church by Radio
A historic piece notes radio as a new force in religion. It cites Shreveport Baptist Church’s large radio setup enabling remote worship and access to great speakers and music, highlighting benefits of wide reach and cost efficiency for churches lacking pastors or choirs.
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Baltimore
Washington
Peter
Great Baptist
Shreveport
Bible Under Attack Forces Virginia Woman to Walk Out
A Virginia citizen, born in England, left a German academic lecture denouncing the Bible after tears filled her eyes. She declared she could not endure the speaker’s blasphemy of Christ as she exited the literary club gathering at a major university.
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Occns Sion
England
Virginia
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