Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1928 - Rparchives.org

42 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THE
REPORT OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON NEAR EAST
RELIEF TO THE SYNOD OF THE REFORMED
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Synod's Committee on Near East Relief, reappointed
at its session in Winona Lake last year, respectfully reports
to the Synod the hearty appreciation of the orphans of Bible
Lands and the organization responsible for their care, Near
East Relief. The committee believes that this philanthropy is
vitally needed, constructive in policy and administration,
Christ-like in spirit and fruitful in results.
Many recognized church leaders have seen the work during
the past year and they bear a testimony unanimously
favorable. Our own missionaries are frequently in touch with
the work overseas.
One of the interesting features since our last report is the
preparation and translation of lesson material for the orphans,
which is also being accepted widely by the Eastern Orthodox
churches. These ancient churches are now welcoming the cooperation
of Western Christianity, and through them we may
be able to make another vital contribution to the development
of God's Kingdom on earth.
A Book of Numbers, if it had been kept, would show at
least 1,300,000 people saved from perishing by Near East Relief.
It has sheltered and given some service to 132,562 children,
of whom 32,131 remain its wards. Of these 13,005 are in
orphanages, 19,126 in subsidized homes or under supervision
outside of orphanages.
We know that the work is not finished,but we rejoice that
its completion is in orderly progress. After a careful study of
the situation by the overseas staff, the remaining obligations
and commitments of Near East Relief have been budgeted
The budget is fully endorsed by the Survey Committee, composed
of recognized experts in each type of work and representatives
of the Mission Boards and other American agencies
working there. The sum of $6,000,000 is required to consummate
our care of these orphans and to assist in cleaning up
the remaining refugee centers.
An Underwriting Campaign to raise the $6,000,000 has
been launched to secure the budget as quickly as possible.
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