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Some This and That in W M. S.The following addresses may be used to gather informationfor the monthly mission studies as suggested inthe 1971 Uniform Program (p. 12) for the Women'sMissionary Societies.January: Christian Government Movement, TheChristian Patriot, 804 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania15221.February: Billy Graham crusades and follow-up work.Decision Magazine, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association,Box 779, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440.March: Underground Church, Jesus to the CommunistWorld, Rev. Richard Wurmbrand, P. O. Box 11,Glendale, California 91209; Underground Evangelism,1222 So. Glendale Ave., Glendale, California 91205.April: Missions to the Jews; Rev. E. H. Reid, OMTInc., 632 Jefferson Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45215; or —Dr. Dan Fuchs, American Board of Missions to Jews, 236W. 72nd Street, New York, New York 10023.May: L'Abri Fellowship — Francis Schaeffer, L 'Abriby Edith Schaeffer, listed in the W.M.S. Book List for 1971.June: National Association of Evangelicals assistanceto missions; World Relief Commission, Inc., 33-10 36thAve., Long Island City, New York 11106.July: Reformation Translation Fellowship, (Checkwith your pastor for newsletter or—). Rev. LesterKilpatrick, Sec'y. of R.T.F., 1031 E. Glenrosa, Phoenix,Arizona 80514.Dialogue from page 6"Hello, Judith.""Hello, Miss Briggs."' 'It's so nice to have you back again. I just want you toknow we are so proud of what you young people are doing.Us old folks are set in our ways we know, but we admire youyoung ones and depend on you.""Well, hello, Judy. You're about the last one out. Ithought I held the record.""Hello, Rev. Mr. Wilkens. I guess there are a lot ofpeople to see.""It's good to see you back. You can be a big help.""I wonder if I could take a minute and ask you aquestion?""Sure, Judy. What is it?""I've been reading in Luke and thinking a lot aboutthis verse in chapter 14. 'So likewise whosoever he be of youthat forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be mydisciple.' ""Yes. I can remember wondering a lot about thatverse when I was your age, too. But I'll try to pass on anexplanation someone gave to me at that time. I don t thinkthat Christ is demanding here, or even wants us to reallygive up everything. I think He meansAugust: Non-Reformed Missions: World Vision,919 W. Huntington Drive, Monrovia, California 91016:Missionary Aviation Fellowship, 3519 W. Commonwealth,Fullerton, California 92632; Sudan Interior Mission.September: Christian Anti-Communism Crusade, Dr.Fred Schwarz, Editor/Newsletter, Box 890, Long Beach,California 90801.October: Material and information will appear in alater edition of the Covenanter Witness (Womens'Department).November: Wyeliffe Bible Translators, InternationalHeadquarters, P. O. Box 1960, Santa Ana, California92702; American Bible Society, 1865 Broadway, NewYork, New York 10023; Pocket Testament League; TheGideons, International, 212 E. Superior St., Chicago 11,Illinois.December: Reformed Missions: R. P. EvangelicalSynod, World Presbyterian Missions, 901 N. Broom St.,Wilmington, Delaware 19806; Christian ReformedChurch, Foreign and Home Mission Offices, 2850Kalamazoo Ave. S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508;Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 7401 Old York Road,Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19126; National ReformAssociation. Dr. W. W. Weir, 45 So. Bryant Ave.,Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15202. These may be substitutedor used in any way desired.Board of Foreign MissionsFebruary, 1971The February meeting of the Board of ForeignMissions was held on February 8 and 9 at the HotelSalisbury, in New York City. Opening devotions and prayerwere led by Dr. W. W. Weir.A highlight of the meeting was the presence of Mr.Thomas Edgar, who is home on furlough from Larnaca,Cvprus. In his interview, following afternoon devotions, hegave many interesting and enlightening facts regarding thework in Cyprus.The Executive Secretary gave a full report of workdone and conferences attended during the year.Plans were discussed and formulated for the return ofMiss Eleanor Faris to Japan, early in March, and fordeputation work to be done by Rev. James Pennington,when he returns from Japan in March. Plans are shaping upfor the going of the Bovles to Japan in September.WORKERS ARE STILL URGENTLY NEEDEDFOR BOTH THE CYPRUS AND JAPAN FIELDS.Publicity CommitteeMARCH * 1971 7