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blessing, and when it is ignored or dis
regarded it means a curse,
if not im
mediately then surely ultimately.
There are many problems and diffi
culties abroad in the world. Someone
has said that four-fifths of all the
world's trouble is domestic. This could
be remedied by
obedience to the re
vealed will of God for the home and its
relationships (Eph. 5:22-6:9; Col. 3:18-
4:1). The answer to the disagreements
andjproblems between capital and labor
are found in the Golden Rule (Matt.
7:12). The reason and the remedy for
the troubles in and among the nations
are suggested in Isa. 60:12 and Psalm
33:12. For every sin that can be named
juvenile and adult delinquency, crime,
drunkenness, immorality, gambling,
Sabbath desecration, and all the rest,
OBEDIENCE to God's Will is the an
swer.
"Thy Will Be Done" is a petition of
far-reaching implications. The fulfill
ment of far-reaching implications. The
fulfillment of it will change the world.
For this we must pray, even as Christ
taught us to do.
Topics for discussion:
1. How wide-spread is disobedience
today Give illustrations.
2. What is meant by "To obey is bet
ter than
3. The effects of obedience.
W. Mo S. Department
Mrs. Ross Latimer. Editor.
Prayer Hour. 1 :00 P.M. Monday
W.M.S. Lesson for July
By Mrs. G. M. Robb
Choosing the Site
"And Lot lifted up his eyes and beheld
the plain of Jordan that it was well
watered everywhere . . . Then
Lot chose
him all the plain of Jordan and Lot
journeyed
Gen. 13:10-11
This is a question of accommodation.
Lot surely had none of these thoughts
about "Pitching his tent toward Sod
any doubt.
So we will give Lot the benefit of
A Good Situation
This is most important. We have the
world to chose from. There is plenty of
room although most of us feel we could
use more. Before buying
a home one
wishes to get information concerning
the vicinity, the schools, the church ad
vantages, postal service, the highways,
streets, type of neighbors,
factors. Just recently
and all other
one of our
churches was forced to move backward
because the street was being widened.
Homes often move and may
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leave the
church without members in the area.
Then the church must move.
There
must be plans for growth and expansion
in considering building a church. Even
mission stations are forced to move be
cause of changing times and conditions.
At present our church is considering
building up new churches
in certain
promising areas, also considering the
closing down of certain stations where
work has been carried on.
Access to our own church
In choosing a home this factor is most
important. For the good of all a new
home should be planned near the church
where the family worships.
For Discussion:
1 Seeking divine guidance in choos
ing a new site.
2 Disappointment in building without
God's guidance. Deut. 28:39; Jer. 14:19;
Zeph. 1:13
3 Results from following God's guid
ance. Jer. 30:17; Proverbs 10:27; Is.
3:10; Ps. 34:20; Matt. 6:33; Joshua
1:6-9
PITTSBURGH PRESBYTERIAL
The seventieth annual convention of
the Pittsburgh Presbyterial W.M.S. met
at the Parnassus R. P. Church at New
Kensington, Penna., Thursday May 19,
1955.
The theme of
the convention was,
"We are ambassadors for Christ," and
the Psalm was the 146th. The president
Mrs. John S.
Mclsaac called the first
session to order at 10 :30 a.m. The devo
tional period was conducted by Mrs. S.
B. Willson. Reports of officers and su
perintendents were given and routine
business was attended to. During the
noon recess the delegates were invited
to the basement rooms for lunch. Tea,
coffee and salad were served by the
women of the church.
The afternoon session was opened
with a devotional period led by Mrs. J.
Paul McCracken. Seventeen memorial
members were remembered in an im
pressive service conducted by Mrs. J. P.
Mitchell. Mrs. K. S. Edgar reported for
the Women's Association, which is in
need of our prayers and financial sup
port.
We were very fortunate to have sev
eral missionaries bring brief reports of
their work and relate incidents of some
of the people with whom they work.
They include, Miss Elizabeth McElroy,
Latakia, Syria; Miss Blanche McCrea,
Nicosia, Cyprus; Mrs. R. C. Adams,
Sandy Hook, Ky.; and Mrs. D. C. Ward,
Apache, Oklahoma.
Mrs. R. H. McKelvey of the Lochiel
congregation gave a very interesting
message on the work they are doing and
the opposition they
receive from the
Catholics.
Mrs. R. H. George led in the
closing prayer.
A delicious turkey dinner was served
by the Parnassus U. P. Church.
The evening devotions were conducted
by Mrs. J. G. Vos with Mrs. J. P. Hickey
leading the praise service.
Rev. S. E. Boyle of Kobe, Japan
brought a very enlightening message of
his work in Japan, of our responsibility,
and the need for help to China and Ja
pan through our money, literature and
prayers. He suggests we go out in our
neighborhoods and bring in people to
become Christians.
The Rev. Willard McMillan closed the
convention with prayer and the benedic
tion.
New officers are: President, Mrs. D.
Howard Elliott; Second vice
president,
Mrs. Bruce Willson; Corresponding Sec
retary, Mrs. John Tweed; Treasurer,
Mrs. Raymond Stahl.
By Mrs. Fred Nahas
HOW DO YOU PRAY THE LORD'S
I cannot say,
PRAYER
"Our"
if I live in a
watertight spiritual compartment.
I cannot say, "Father" if I do not live
that relationship in daily life.
I cannot say, "which art in Heaven"
if I am so occupied with the earth that
I am laying up no treasure there.
I cannot say, "Hallowed be thy
if I, who am called by His name am not
striving for holiness.
I cannot say, "Thy kingdom
if I am not doing all in my
hasten its coming.
power to
I cannot say, "Thy will be done" if I
am questioning, resentful of, or disobe
dient to His will for me.
I cannot say, "on earth as it is in
Heaven"
if I am not willing to devote
my life here to His service.
I cannot say, "give us this day our
daily bread" if I am an under-the coun
ter-shopper.
I cannot say, "forgive us our tres
passes as we forgive those who trespass
against
any one.
if I harbor a grudge against
I cannot say, Lead us not into temp
if I deliberately place myself in
tation"
face of temptation.
I cannot say, "Deliver us from
I do not put on the WHOLE ARMOUR
of God.
I cannot say, "Thine is the kingdom"
if I do not render my King the loyal
obedience of a faithful subject.
I cannot say, "Thine is the
I fear what men will do.
I cannot say, "Thine is the
I am seeking glory for myself.
I cannot say, "Forever and
if
power"
if
glory"
if
ever"
if
my horizon is bounded by the things of
time.
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