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come"world"ment?"work"the full surrender shall have an nundred-foldin this life, and eternal life inthe world to come? Sundar Singh believed that all the wealth of his unclewas not to be compared to the rewardChrist could give him even while uponthis earth. All the wealth of India couldnot give him peace of heart and mindsuch as that which his Christ could givewhen he was willing to trust Him forsalvation. He could not enjoy earthlyriches with the prospect of the fires ofhell awaiting him after death.Saul of Tarsus proved the truth ofthese words. His conversion to Christmeant the giving up of home, professional outlook, friends, prosperity, ecclesiastical standing, everything; yetwhen writing to Timothy, after yearshad passed, he said, "Godliness is profitable for all things, having promise ofthe life which now is, and of that whichis to(I Tim. 4:8).The promise of reward is not for thislife alone, but for the life which is eternal. Who can estimate the treasure thatis found in these words? If the rewardwere no more than that which we receive here on earth it would be abundant. But this promise comes over andabove the earthly prize. When we catchthe vision of the hundred-fold great reward which comes to those who forsakeall and follow Christ, it would appearthat there should be no suffering toogreat for us to bear, and no service tooarduous for us to render for JesusChrist.For Discussion:1. Is it ever right for a Christian toboast of his sacrifices for Christ? Consider II Cor. 11:18-30 and Gal. 6:17.2. How may we reconcile "Manifoldmore in thiswith the greatphysical suffering some Christians haveto endure?3. Give some examples of great selfdenial on the part of individuals whohave been willing to forsake all to follow Christ.Prayer Suggestion:1. Next Sabbath is World's Temperance Sabbath. Pray for the cause ofTemperance throughout the world, andparticularly that we may be able tomeet the issue in our own communities.THE MINUTES OF SYNODARE NOW READYORDER FROM C. R. FOX209 Ninth St. Pittsburgh 22, Pa.Price $1.00220W. M. S. DepartmentMrs. Ross Latimer. Editor,Prayer Hour. 1:00 P.M. MondaySynodicalMrs. Olive Beatty writes :As a "greeter' I was privileged to seeMiss Blanche McCrea sail August 10and I wish to quote from a letter fromher aboard the S. S. Constitution.(Quoting from Miss McCrea's letter)"I want to thank the Synodical ladies,and you, Mrs. Beatty, for the lovely boxof fruit. It is so good it spurs one's appetite. It is very kind of the women toshow this gesture of love and friendship.Keep praying for the Lord's work inCyprus that doors may be opened andthat we may be faithful."Rose Munnell was visiting me theweek Blanche sailed, and the McFarlandsjoined us at dinner one evening.The McFarlands, the Weirs in N. Y.,Rose and I were at the pier to seeBlanche off. Blanche said that never before had she had so many to see hersail. It was refreshing to me.On September 9 when the Sandersonsand Miss McElroy sailed I did not attempt to go to the pier. The dockstrike was on and the ship did not sailtill 5 p.m. I sent their farewell packagesto them with Rev. and Mrs. Luther McFarland.Theme: Arise and BuildIt's My Life-Picking up a handful of sand, I let itflow slowly through my fingers. Sandis like time. Each tiny grain minglingwith millions of other grains then Iclutched some of it almost wishing itwere timetime of God.but we can never stay theWhat am I doing about the sands oftime which are slipping through my fingers moment by moment? Yesterday isgone its my life slipping through myfingers! My yesterday is gone. My tomorrow maynever come. But God hasgiven me my now with all its possibilities. How am I using my nows? Mynows are passing like sand. Have I accepted Christ and am I serving Him tothe best of my ability? Am I filling mylife with the GOOD THINGS God hasgiven me?gersAs the sand slipped through my finsuddenly I knew I did not wantmy life with its moments of opportunities to slip away like sand unnumberedand unnoticed. I wanted to use eachprecious 'now' for God, becauseMY LIFE.IT'SQUINTER, KANSASSeptember 3, 1955Dear Friends of the W.M.S. :Now that summer is over, our children and young people have returned toschool, our new and some older missionaries have gone to their fields of service,let us arise out of a summer slump inwhich we may have been, and build.Going on in the rebuilding of the wall,from which our theme for the year istaken, remember the opposition andconditions under which they worked.Yet it was completed quickly "for thepeople had a mind to(Neh. 4:6last clause). I am thinking not only ofa physical work which we must do, butalso a spiritual work as individuals andas groups.Let us have a mind to work.Have you been reading those notes inthe Witness under "Women's Departthey are quite helpful. I likedthe one in the August 10 Witness.While we were at Forest Park, theProgram Committee met and beganmaking plans for our next Presbyterial.Pray for the committee: Mrs. A. D.Robb, Mrs. Lloyd McElroy, and Mrs. M.W. Dougherty.The Executive Committee also met.The Corresponding Secretary found itnecessary to resign, so Mrs. G. M. Robbof Kansas City was appointed to takeher place.Miss Huston is to leave Japan tomorrow; pray for her a safe journey.Have you remembered the SpecialProject for our Synodical this year?Last year's helped send the Spears toJapan. This year we will pay off the restof the debt on the school bus at the Indian Mission, and the remainder goes tosupply some needed furnishings at theSeminary. Last year we were asked for50c per member.Best Wishes to you, and "let us havegrace whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and Godly fear."Heb. 12 :28.Yours in Christ's Service,Mrs. Paul E. FarisKansas Presbyterial PresidentTo those who are sending Anual Duesto the Woman's Association havingcharge of our Reformed PresbyterianHome, please observe the following:1. It is a great accommodation if youwill list the names in alphabetical order.2. Please give the name of the Congregational Manager, if you have one, whohas collected the dues.3. Specify whether your AssociationDues are to be credited to Synod's Budget from your congregation. Most congregations do not count these as a partof their contribution to Synod's Budget,but a few congregations do.COVENANTER WITNESS