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saints."adjournment."Jr.the testimony of her humble, devotedChristian life. She was deeply interestedin the Lord's work, giving liberally tothe different Mission fields, supportingthe W.C.T.U., faithful in reading theMission and devotional literature andperforming the tasks presented her aslong as health permitted.(2) That we extend our deepestsympathy to her bereaved husband, Mr.M. C. Black, and pray that our HeavenlyFather will bless and comfort him."Precious in the sight of the Lord isthe death of HisMrs. Elsey N. HarshMrs.John HustonCommitteeSTEWARDSHIP COMMITTEEREPORTThe Reformed Presbyterian Churchhas again made an advance in its giving.As evidence we present the comparativefigures for the past three years.Synods BudgetContributed1954 112,000.00 103,401.911953 110,000.00 101,600.001952 101,700.00 95,436.00% Members per member92+ 5021 est $20.5992+ 5071 $20.0594- 5186 $18.40Commendations :We wish to express our thanks forall who helped in any way toward raising the budget set by synod, especiallythose who contributed. We can draw onlyone conclusion for sure,was contributed than last year.more moneyA positive approach was made on theprinted material sent out and otherarticles written for publication becauseyour committee believes that membersinterested and informed will give anddid give as God prospered.We recommend:1. That the budget be set within possible attainment. For three years wehave failed although the individual giving has increased. Why not have the encouragement of success rather than always making an apology for not reaching it.2. That the coordinating committeeconsider the requests that are presentedand adopt a budget within the means ofthe church in a business like way.3. That the decrease in membershipbe given consideration when making upthe budget.4. That tithing, not in itself, but inwhat it does for the giver as well as thereceiver, be presented to each congregation twice a year.5. That continued educational workconcerning giving be carried on by adefinite program to '. inform* tne entiremembershipchurch.64of all of the work of the6. That presbyterial young people'ssecretaries make discussions of tithinga part of the program of their annualgatherings.The term of George Coleman has expired and an appointment should bemade.George ColemanFenton H. Farley, Ch.Norman M. CarsonTHE CHRISTIAN AMENDMENTMOVEMENTI have a letter from Senator Wm.Langer who conducted the hearing onthe Christian Amendment in which hesays:"When copies of the hearing areprinted, theywill be available withoutcharge and you may secure copies bywriting to the Committee and makingyour request."The amendment itself is now pending before the full Committee but hasnot been reached because of the largenumber of bills now on the agenda. Ido hope it will be possible, however, forthe Committee to give consideration tothis matter beforeFrom the above statements, you cansee that if you will write to his office, a copy of the testimonies of thosewho spoke at the hearings can be secured. This will come in booklet form,paper back, and will include testimoniesof all who spoke on both sides.The second paragraph seems to indicate that the Committee may soonhave our bill under consideration. Itisour feeling that everyone who willshould write at least a card to everymember of this Committee urging himto support this Christian Amendmentwhen it is being considered by the Committee.The letter should contain somethingof the following:The Honorable (Senator Wm. Langer)Senate Office BuildingWash. D. C.My Dear Senator:We urge your support of S. J. Res. 87,the Christian Amendment Resolution,when it is considered by the JudiciaryCommittee ....The members of the Committee areas follows:Wm. Langer, N. Dak. ChairmanAlexander Wiley Wise.William E. Jenner Ind.Arthur W. Watkins UtahRobert C. Hendrickson N. J.Olin D. Johnson S. C.Thomas C. Henniss.E. M. Dirksen111.Herman WalkerJohn M. Butler Md.Pat McCarranHarley M. KilgoreIdahoNev.Mo.W. Va.James O. Eastland Miss.Estes KefauverTenn.John L. McClellan Ark.All addresses Senate Office Building,Washington D. C.A letter of thanks should be sent toSenator Ralph E. Flanders ofVermont,for having introduced the bill. Also whenyou write Senator Wm.Langer, theChairman, thank him for having conducted the hearing on May 17.ROMAN CATHOLICENCROACHMENTSRoman Catholic pressure groupsoperating on the local,al level are becoming not onlystate and nationan increasing annoyance to non-Catholics,but a growing threat to our Americanway of life. These groups are robbingProtestants and Jews of their rightsand freedoms as American citizens.While the secular press has been silent on many of the issues, The Converted Catholic Magazine has consistently been bringing the American public factual, up-to-date information onthe pressures brought to bear by Roman Catholic groups.Of particular concern to Protestantshas been the growing infiltration ofCatholic nuns and priests as teachers inour public schools. In most of the states,nuns and priests has been placed on thepublic payroll and are teaching inschools supported by public tax funds.In other areas, public tax funds havegone to Catholic parochial schools. During the school year 1951 to 1952,000 of public funds went into the cof$960,-fers of the Roman Catholic parochialschools in 18 counties of Missouridirect violation of both the Constitutionof the United States and the Constitution of the State of Missouri.In some Roman Catholic neighborhoods, priests have led the Catholicboycott of non-Catholic businesses because they refused to contribute toCatholic charities or Church drives.In come cities Catholic pressure groupshave been successful in banning filmswhich the Church regarded as injuriousto the Catholic cause.Dr. Walter M. Montano, editor of TheConverted Catholic Magazine,warns:"If America is to stay free,ProtestantAmericans must be alert to the Roman Catholic threat and speak outcourageously and insistently against Roman Catholic injustices."THE COVENANTER WITNESSin