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252 SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION
of Valencia, has reopened its doors. Let me quote the touching words of
brother Nogal. He writes:
"Last Sunday, August 26, we opened the doors of our chapel after 6 years
and 26 days of being closed. Wonderful day! The chapel full up with people.
The neighborhood wondered looking out through windows and galleries, when
the music of hymns broke out in the air. At the previous prayer-thanksgiving
service, many were unable to continuate because tears of joy and deep emotion
sprang out aboundantly from their eyes. Little by little we recovered from
our emotion and were able to give the message based on Psalm 84; 1-2 and
Esdras 3; 12-13. Please remember us in your prayers. We hope be able to
continuate."
Pray God for the advancement of evangelical work in Spain!
The Gospel of Peace for the Near East
GEORGE W. SADLER, Secretary
How shall they hear without a preacher? and how shall they preach
except they be sent? even as it is written, How beautiful are the feet
of them that bring glad tidings of good things.—Romans 10:15
Our work in the Near East sustained an irreparable loss this year when
J. Henry Hagood was taken by death. His future was an unusually promising
one. Our hope is that some outstanding young man will volunteer for the post
which Henry Hagood was preparing to fill. Mrs. Hagood with her little son is
bravely remaining at the task to which she and Mr. Hagood had dedicated
their lives.
We have on the field, at the moment, a staff of seven missionaries.
Miss Kate Ellen Gruver and Mrs. J. H. Hagood have located in the Baptist
mission headquarters in Nazareth. There, along with their evangelistic work,
they have undertaken the establishing of an orphanage. In March they had
six little children under their care and three more were to be admitted in the
near future. Under present handicaps—the lack of space and funds and
workers—they are compelled to limit to twelve the number of little waifs to
whom they can give shelter and care and Christian training. In this fact lies
a challenge to Southern Baptists.
In Jerusalem, Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Lindsey and Miss Violet Long, while
busily studying the language, are making friendly contacts and laying foundations
for their work.
Rev. and Mrs. Merrel P. Calloway have temporarily established themselves
in Jerusalem, in order to make a more intensive study of the language before
resuming their work in needy Beirut.
It is expected that new phases of work will be undertaken in the near future
These will take the form of schools in Lebanon and Palestine, and work amon?
Jewish colonies in Palestine.
Our mission has never before enjoyed such confidence, and never have we
had a more forward-looking group of representatives.
Nigeria's Need of the Prince of Peace
H. P. McCORMICK
Preaching good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ.—Acts 10:36
The year 1945 has witnessed many changes in the Baptist Mission in
Nigeria. Many of these changes have been progressive in nature. Our staff of
trained African workers has grown in numbers and in experience. Our churches
and associations are becoming more alive to the missionary spirit. There is a
growing desire to plan and support work outside of Nigeria, particularly on
the Gold Coast, as well as among some unevangelized tribes here at home
This movement should result in a Home Mission Board. The trend toward
education for the masses, along with a growing demand for higher education
threatens to unbalance our work by placing the emphasis too much upon
secular education. Plans are being madp for higher education to be given