Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1942 - Rparchives.org

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 127most, or at least very much, at the least possible expense. That thesociety' is doing a truly great and effective work, there can be littleor no doubt. It has the facilities for such work, well establishedcenters in various countries of the world and the confidence of theEvangelical churches of Christendom.In addition to its regular work, it is at present engaged in emergencywork due to the exigencies of the war and is therefore in needof generous contributions. Our church has distinguished herselfhitherto by her financial support of the work of this Society, andsince the present is a time beyond all others when the demands uponthe Society are greater than ever before, we would recommend theSociety for increased prayerful and financial support for the year tocome.Respectfully submittedJames The S. Report Martin of the American Tract Society was presentedby Walter McCarroll. The Report was adopted and is asfollows.REPORT OF THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THEAMERICAN TRACT SOCIETYOnce again I am authorized by the American Tract Society to representit before this Synod. The Society extends to you its warmestgreetings, and seeks from you an interest in your prayers and suchmaterial support as you can give to it as an agent of the evangelicalchurches in the publication and distribution of evangelical literature.During the past year the Society has done work worthy of notein at least three departments of its nation-wide and world-wideactivities. First, in the distribution of selected tracts to the varioustraining camps across our land. Over thirty samples of tracts weresent to 2,700 Protestant chaplains. A letter accompanying the tractswas sent to each chaplain asking him to make a choice of those hefelt best suited to the needs of the boys in camp. Excerpts fromletters received from chaplains, expressing their appreciation, will beplaced in your hands. The Executive Committee voted $3,000.00 forthis work in the Army and Navy. Chaplain Ray L. Allen wrote asfollows: "These tracts certainly are instrumental in the salvation oflost souls. The tracts, which are placed on a table in the vestibuleof the Chapel, are very popular with the soldiers, and the Lord issending the increase. The Lord certainly is blessing in a wonderfulway; since January 1, 1942, twenty-three soldiers have made professionof faith in Christ Jesus, and seventeen have rededicated theirlives to Christ."Second, in the distribution of evangelical literature in LatinAmerica. The Society has published the Scripture and other Christianliterature for all the countries of Latin America. Native missionarieshave been dependent on its books in Spanish for theirequipment in carrying out Christ's command, "Go ye into all theworld and preach the Gospel." The Society has just undertakenthe translation and publication in Spanish of three well-knownbooks: Chapters the $3,000.00. Gospels" "The of The the Meaning by publication Bible" A. T. of Robertson. by Christ of G. these Campbell to Me" books, This by will Morgan; together Robert cost and the with E. Speer; Society "Harmony other "Great Chris- about of