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edeemer"will."obedience."nurses'"Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers ofthe heavenly calling, consider the Apostleand High Priest of our profession, ChristJesus, who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses was faithfulin all his house" (Heb. 3:1, 2). The resurrection and ascension are to be thoughtof not only as a triumph of power, butas God's full endorsement of all Christ'swork as the true shepherd of the redeemed flock.The RemedyIII.the Everlasting Covenant.""through the Blood ofThe Everlasting Covenant is the finalcovenant. The sacredness of blood is recognized all through the Scriptures. It isso considered in the blood sacrifices, ofthe Old Testament and in all covenanttransactions (Gen. 15:9-11; Ex. 24:6-8;Mark 14:23, 24). It sanctifies and sealsthe New Covenant of the Lord's Supper.It is as sacred as the divine love andmercy can make it. Its sanctity is broughtto mind in the renewing of our covenantvows. Such sacredness should remindus of the fact that it is all sufficient. TheBlood of the Covenant is God's own provision, and since provided by Him, itmust be adequate to accomplish the Divine Purpose. The Cross or the Bloodmay be foolishness to many, "But untothem which are called, both Jews andGreeks, Christ the power of God and thewisdom of God" (Cor. 1:24).The Goal:IV."Make you perfect in everygood work to do his will, working in youthat which is wellpleasing in his sight,through Jesus Christ; to whom be gloryfor ever and ever. Amen" (Heb. 13:21).(a) "Make you perfect to do hisThis is the new obedience in Jesus Christ.See Catechism Question and Answer 87,last part, "endeavor after newSuch obedience is indeed the work of theHoly Spirit within one's heart and life.It will be an expression of one's love toGod in Christ,as well as of gratitude forall blessings, with the desire to honor andglorify God. (b) "Workingwhich is wellpleasing in hisin you thatsight."Christsays "I do always those things that pleasehim"(John 8:29). What a goal it is andwhat an experience it will be when theprayer "Let the words of my mouth, andthe meditation of my heart be acceptablein thy sight, O Lord, my strength and myThis can truly(Ps. 19:14), has been attained!Covenant Promise realized.be thought of as thePrayer Topics1. That there may be a united faithfulness to our covenant vows.2. That the Covenanter Church mayrealize the blessing of the CovenantPromise.November 10, 1954News BriefsYour Editor feels that you have a rightto know (many of you do already) thatthis is the third issue of the CovenanterWitness prepared for the press from mybed in Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka.Extra help from my wife and daughteris acknowledged.hereby I wish to thankfriends who have remembered me withcards, flowers, calls, and especially youngand older who are daily praying for me.I think the next whistle post is just thisside of Wellville and the Three Taverns,and I am thanking God and takingcourage. D. R. T.NOTICE!CAUTION!The Prayer meeting Topic for November 24 was published in the Witness ofOctober 27one week ahead of its appointed space. And the Prayer meetingTopic for November 17 will appear inthe Witness of November 3, one weeklater than its proper time and place. Wehope this will not cause serious mix-upsand we ask that all our good contributorswill help us to run on schedule.Editor.Don't forget to order your Bible Readers. Do it now. See full notice in anotherplace in this issue of the Witness.I moderated a call for the HEBRONcongregation, Idana, Kansas on October27, 1954 which resulted in the choice ofMilton Harrington. The congregationhopes that he will be led to accept theircall. C. E. CaskeySHARON: Neil Wylie Kilpatrick, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wylie Kilpatrick,was baptized on October 17.LAKE RENO: Lois Marie, infantdaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Blair,was baptized October 24.OAKDALE: Dr. W. O. Ferguson hasbeen supplying the pulpit very acceptab-ly-HOPKINTON: At our communionservices on September 26, the Rev. RoyBlackwood was the assistant. His sermons were highly appreciated bythe congregation. Mr. Blackwood spent one summer at Hopkinton during his studentdays and was welcomed in our midstagain.THE SHARON CONGREGATIONhonored Mr. and Mrs. Mell McElhinneyon the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary October 21 in the church parlors. A large number of friends and relatives enjoyed the original program andthe bountiful refreshments, including alarge wedding cake. Mr. and Mrs. DonaldMartin andfamily of Dayton, Ohio, wereamong the guests. Mr. and Mrs. McElhinney held Open House at their home inMorning Sun the following afternoonand evening.LAKERENO: Communion serviceswere held October 8-10 by the pastorwithout an assistant.Following the Friday evening service an election of elderswas held. Mr. Roland McCroryErnest McCroryand Mr.were elected. Our prayeris that these two may answer the callto serve the Lord in this way.OAKDALE: Mrs. Harold Auld andMrs. Kenneth Frieman recently attendeda W.C.T.U. convention held in Springfield, 111. While there they attended atea held at the Governor's Mansion.Did you see the announcement thatBible Readers are now ready for distribution? Look for it in this issue of theWitness. It is not hiding in an obscurecorner.SHARON'S YOUNG PEOPLE arescattered to many parts of the country.Marlene Robertson has enteredtraining at the Burlington Hospital.Marilyn Mehaffy is attending ButlerUniversity, Indianapolis. Mary Jo McClurkin is in Geneva and Donald McClurkin is in the Seminary. John Haysand family are located on Long Islandand Bill Hays is attending BurlingtonJunior College. Bruce Edgar is a JetPilot stationed atAlbuquerque, NewMexico, and David Edgar is at Okinawa.Mary Alice Pogemiller has a nursing position in a New Jersey Hospital andJoanne Pogemiller is teaching at FortMadison, Iowa. Miss May Allen is inSanta Ana, California helping in thehome of Mrs. A. M. Thompson.OAKDALE: Rev. Remo I. Robbpreached for us the last two Sabbaths inSeptember. We had the privilege of signing the Covenant September 25 and observed Communion September 26.LAKE RENO: Teachers and officers ofthe S. S. held a meeting at the parsonagein September to discuss plans for thecoming months. Offerings once a monthfor half the year will go to ourKentuckyfield. Much interest was shown in othertopics considered and decisions made.Teachers are: Rev. Mitcheladults; Mrs.301