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The work of taking the Gospel to the people of the Philippine Islandswas begun by George S. Benson in 1928. He found the people very receptiveand his efforts there were effective. After opening up the field so thatothers could take over the work, Brother Benson returned to China where hehad labored previollsly to his trip to the Islands.H. G. Cassell and his family went to Manila and worked among thepeople of that city until they were joined by O. T . Rodman in 1933. Anumbetof churches were establ ished and several of the natives were developedinto efficient leaders and teachers. Miss VerliCi Garrison went to the Orientin 1934 and married Brother Rodman . This· couple then moved to Misamis,another sec tion of the Islands, where they labored for a time.This new section proved very responsive, and in four years' time, BrotherRodman was able to report. uWe left fo ur places with· regular communionservices, and double that number where we sometimes had se rvices. Besidesthese, there ate scattered members and others interested in the Gospel, atvarious places.UThe present need of the Gospel in this field is naturally great. H ere,one might begin work immediately upon arrival, since the language is rapidlybecoming English. Any Christian worker would find an open door for theW ord of God among a very friendl y and appreciative people.ItWhere sin has gone, must go his grace. The Gospel is for all."- LOWELL B. DAVIS.Two workers were influenced at Harding to enterthis field. To them ACTIVITIES is dedicated.