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Sunday School Children from. Cowra, N.S.W.

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Hearing "Miracles and Melodies" in Western N.S.W. Extracts from letters received by Mr. Long after the first Broadcast

on September 3rd: It was great news to hear at last that "Miracles and Melodies"

would be heard over Station 2DU, and of course we quickly made it known among our folk in the district.

Monday, 3rd September, could not come quickly enough. Just about everyone we told was eagerly waiting to hear the programme they had heard so much about.

The 3rd September found us all gathered around the radio. We really received a blessing from the message which was given by Mr. Long from Psalm 34.

Miss Enid Williams sang a solo, and it was lovely to hear Billy Graham's choir singing "How great Thou art".

Mum said, "Yes, that's Mr. Long's voice, isn't it good to hear him speaking again?"

We feel we'd like to help in a small way, so we are enclosing £3 towards the expenses of "Miracles and Melodies".

* * * We praise our Lord for the A.I.M. Session commencing this

morning. Something happened this morning here at Wellington that gave me the chance to listen-in.

I have been doing a few days' work in the gardens, and any other morning I would be at work at 9 o'clock. But this morning there was a big thick fog — you could only see a few yards in front. I thank God for that fog, as it gave me the opportunity to tell my boss, also one of my work-mates, about the session.

My boss has a radio on his truck. We could not do anything because the fog was too thick, so we sat in the truck and listened to the session. I got a blessing out of what I heard. It was real good to hear, "Blessed is the person that trusteth in the Lord."

* * * This is just to tell you about the first broadcast of "Miracles

and Melodies" which was on the air yesterday at 9.15 a.m. The announcer at 2DU gave it a very nice introduction and

then the session began. It was very clear, every word by the singers and speakers could be heard distinctly. In fact, it was clearer than when you played the tape in our kitchen.

The reading and the message you gave were most helpful and it was such a bright, happy, cheerful session. In closing, I would like to enclose £1 for the broadcast fund, not necessarily for Dubbo, but to help with the expenses of this service for the Lord's work.

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WARRAGAMBA DAM

OPENED

Warragamba Dam was officially opened by the Premier of N.S.W., Mr. Heffron, on October 14. About 4.000 attended and also present was Mr. Hud­dleston, the dam's dog-man, who was born on the Roper River and who worked on "Elsey" —the "We of the Never Never" station.

Mr. Huddleston has been on the job for 13 years and, as a repre­sentative of the work­men, was greeted by the Premier and direct­ed the crane which raised the flags from the main plaque.

Prom left: Mr. H. Huddleston. the Prem­ier Hr. Heffron, and the President of the Water Board, Mr. S. Haviland, signal to a cranedriver to unveil a commemorative pla­que at the official open­ing of Warragamba Dam.

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EVANGEL — November, 1960

ALL WELCOME

NATIVE CHRISTIAN CONVENTION BALLADORAN, N.S.W.

Friday 23rd to Tuesday 27th December, 1960

Outstanding Native Speakers Include Mr. Duncan Ferguson, Brewarrina Mr. Lindsay Grant, Leeton and others

Maori Visitors from New Zealand

Movie Films —— Children's Rally

If you plan to come contact Mr. J. Towney, Post Office, Balladoran, N.S.W.

Listen on your radio to

Miracles & Melodies a programme for our own people featuring students and singers from the Singleton Bible Training Institute and A.I.M. mission stations.

4VL — CHARLEVILLE. QLD. 9.30 a.m. every Thursday morning.

4SB — KINGAROY, QLD., Sundays 3.45 p.m.

2AD — ARMIDALE, N.S.W., Wednesdays, 4.30 p.m.

2DU — DUBBO, N.S.W., 9.15 a.m. every Monday morning.

Pray that it might be sent out over other stations also.

If you have heard this session, please write and tell us.

LET'S

A Prayer to Use in the Study of the Bible

"Open thou mine eyes tha t I may behold wondrous things out of thy law."

— Psalm 119 : 18.

THE BOOK BEARS TESTI­MONY OF ITSELF

GOD'S WORD IS A LIVING POWER — Hebrews 4 : 1 2 —

A Seed — Luke 8 : 4 - 15. A Weapon Against Evil —

Ephesians 6 :17 . A Cleansing Agent — Psalm

119 : 9 - 11. A Teacher — Psalm 19 : 7. A Comfort — Psalm 119 : 50.

MOONAH CULLAH CHRISTMAS CONVENTION

27th to 30th December, 1960

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THEME — "LOOKING UNTO JESUS"

Each day will begin with Morning Devotions at 8 a.m.

Bible Study at 10.30 a.m.

Afternoons — Fishing, Sports and Young People's Rally.

<r 8 p.m. — Song Service, Films, Slides and Gospel messages

THE SURE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE WORD — Isaiah 55 :10-

Not to be Destroyed — Isaiah 40 : 8.

To be Studied — John 5 : 39.

IS PROFITABLE — 2 Timothy 3 : 1 6 —

For Doctrine — Deuteronomy 6 : 4 - 9 ; Psalm 119 : 97 -100: 1 Timothy 4 : 6 : Proverbs 6 : 23.

For Correction — Psalm 119: 9; Galatians 6 : 1 , 2.

For Instruction in Righteous­ness — Psalm 119 : 7 - 1 1 ; Proverbs 4 :10 - 1 3 ; 2 Corin­thians 10 : 3 - 6.

THE RESULT — 2 Timothy 3: 17: Psalm 119 : 1 , 2 —

In Order to Receive the Bene­fits of the Word — J a m e s 1: 22 - 25.

Power to Bless — P s a l m 119 : 1 , 2. 130.

A Praver for the Spread of the Word — 2 Thessalonians o : 1.

E V A N G E L — November, 1960

I I BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT a

Fourth in a Series of Studies in the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

By Rev. E. C. Long

We have seen in our studies thus far that:

1. The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity.

2. He convicts us of sin.

3. Through Him we are born again.

4. He indwells every believer.

5. By Him we are baptised into the body of Christ.

Now we look at another part of His work — how He fills each individual believer with the fragrance, radiance and power of Christ.

Some people speak of the Filling of the Spirit as the "privilege of believers" — it is more than that — it is the com­mand of God (see Ephesians 5 : 18). To disobey one of God's commands is to miss out on His blessing.

To understand what the Fill­ing of the Spirit really is, we will need to look, of course, at what the Bible, especially the New Testament, says about it, and how the words are used.

They occur four times in the Gospels and all are found in Luke, three of them in Chapter One.

John the Baptist was filled with the Spirit from his birth (Luke 1 : 15), for his special work as the "fore-runner of the Messiah".

Elisabeth was filled with the Spirit for the singing of her marvellous words found in Luke 1 : 41 to 45.

Zacharias was filled with the Spirit (Luke 1 :67) and im­mediately prophesied.

Our Lord was filled with the Spirit for the work God had given Him to do while here on

earth (Luke 4 :1 ) . Now, all of these fillings took

place before Pentecost a n d were still in the Old Testament dispensation. During that period God the Holy Spirit came upon and filled men for certain work, but did not "abide with them forever". This only became possible at the Day of Pente­cost, following the death and resurrection and ascension of Christ. The "filling of the Spirit" before the Day of Pente­cost was usually for a brief period, sometimes only for a few minutes, as it probably was in the case of Elisabeth and Zacharias mentioned above.

However, the New Testament clearly teaches that since the Day of Pentecost, every believer is indwelt by the Holy Spirit, Who also wants to fill every part of the life with His power and His fruit, listed for us in Galatians 5 :22 and 23 and with the glory of Christ. Since Pentecost the Holy Spirit is working from "within".

The Book of Acts

The words "filled (or filling) with the Spirit" occur eight times in the Book of Acts, as well as o n c e in Ephesians 5 : 18.

1 will give you the references in Acts so that you can look at them for yourself: Acts 2 : 4, 4 : 8 , 4 : 31, 6 : 5, 7 : 55, 9 : 17. 11 : 24 and 13 : 9.

From a study of these verses you will see that the Spirit-filled life should be the normal condition of the believer. It is God's plan that we should be filled with the Spirit right from the moment of our conversion, but because of our ignorance or our unbelief or disobedience, this is hardly ever the experi­ence of present-day Christians. God's command remains the same however — "Be filled with the Spirit".

In Acts 2 verses 3 and 4, we are told that the early dis­ciples w e r e filled with the Spirit at the moment of His coming, the moment of their baptism (see last month's study on the Baptism of the Spirit).

God does not plan that we should be saved today and then make us wait perhaps a num­ber of years before we are filled with the Spirit. No, His will is that we should be filled imme­diately and that we should remain filled all the rest of our earthly lives.

It is also clear from studying the Book of Acts that if neces­sary, we can be filled again at any time by the Holy Spirit. Take the case of the apostles as mentioned in Acts 4 and verse 31. They had been filled on the Day of Pentecost. Now they were filled again. Why? Did some of them lose part of that early filling because of fear? It may be (Dr. Campbell Morgan says that this was so).

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Kempsey, N.S.W. Mr. Fred. Kelly

Mr. Fred. Kelly, 60 years, of Burnt Bridge, died suddenly on Wednesday. 7th September, at Kempsey.

He is survived by his wife, Agnes, and eight children. A good family man and h a r d worker, he is sadly missed and the family would value your prayers .

He was buried a t Kempsey on Fr iday, 9th September, the fun­eral being very large as Mr. Kelly was a much - loved and highly-respected citizen.

We extend sincere sympathy to the sorrowing family. A mem­orial service was held in Burnt Bridge Church on Sunday, 11th September. (Fa ther of Michael, Betty and Rhonda, who recently sat for the Sunday School exam­ination.)

Youth Camp

During the school holidays six young folk from Burnt Bridge, two from Bellbrook, and three from Greenhills, attended the Christian Youth Centre, Scotts Head, for a 10 - day camp. A grand time was enjoyed by all and each one learned more of the Saviour and was drawn closer to Him. These young folk, to­gether with many others, are looking forward to the Christmas camp, where we know they will be abundantly blessed.

Births

To Mrs. and Mr. Dare Leon of U ' runga— a son, both well — a brother for the six girls.

To Mrs. and Mr. Edrick Davis of Nambucca — a son, Edrick Wayne John — a brother for the five sisters.

To Mrs. and Mr. Ron Carriage of Coffs Harbour — a son, both well.

Balranald, N.S.W.

This is my second report to you to let you know the news from Balranald.

Everyone is fine down here, praise the Lord! Last Sunday (4/9/ '60) we had a wonderful meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Leane from South Australia and Mr. Dodd from Euston were able to meet Mr. and Mrs. Page from Deniliquin.

Mr. Leane had a long way to go — 200 miles, I think — but he stayed for the evening • service with Mr. Page. May God bless Mr. and Mrs. Leane. I t is a long way to come . . . they have a heart of gold.

That Sunday Tom Clayton came out to receive the Lord as his Saviour. I t is wonderful to see all those who come to the services every Sunday. Our little church is full every Sunday, prais the Lord.

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Clayton have a baby son, John — both are doing fine.

There was another wedding held here — Mr. Lloyd Charles to Miss Gwen Kelly on the 27th August.

Mr. Sam Kirby has started a Bible - reading every Wednesday night. May God bless him, be­cause it is a big help to those who are s tar t ing out in the new life . . . it will help them to grow stronger in their faith.

My wish now is that I will be accepted in the A.I.M. Training College. I t is my greatest wish to serve God as a witness for Him. I will close with Christian love.

GEORGE SMITH. Reporter.

In Hospital

Two little girls, one at Nam-bucca Heads and one a t Kemp­sey. were burned when their clothing caught ' alight. Both are still in hospital but should be home before long as they are mak­ing good progress.

The Lord has spared both lives and we t rust that God will bless and also save them. Our prayers support them.

(Pastor) A. HERMANN, U.A.M., Kempsey.

Normanton, Nth. Qld.

I arrived back in Normanton 31st August, after nearly nine months ' holiday. Many things have happened since I left here. Our dear friend Charlie Reid has gone to be with his Heavenly Father , also Gipsy Tremble and Molly Mission and Mary Burns and Mary's baby has gone to be with her too.

These people all loved the Lord Jesus and it 's good to know that they are happy with Him, but we do miss them. We have reason to praise God again that the children from the camp are attending the State School.

(Mrs.) L. SMITH, Assoc. Worker.

;; THINK ON THIS 1: !; God can take a worthless, I; |; sinful life, wash it in the ]; ;| blood of Christ, put His ;; ;> Spirit in it and make it a ;| ;! blessing to humanity; that j ! • I is salvation. ;!

Tamworth, N.S.W.

We still have quite a number of our people, some who go to the various churches, and I have started to visit the camp now tha t the warmer weather has started. I had a flying visit to Caroona and saw a lot of the old friends. Some of the ladies from the Assimilation Committee took me over.

Old Granny Stewart passed on to meet the Lord. We also have Mrs. Naylor from Walcha in hos­pital here; she went under a serious operation — I have been visiting her — her condition is satisfactory. We have Mrs. Blair from Tingha here and I am glad of the fellowship with her. Mrs. Blair is not very well.

We need much prayer for our people a t Tamworth, especially for housing as well as a spiritual revival. I took some young people along to the Church of Christ on Aboriginal Sunday, and had a very lovely time of fellow­ship with them. Mr. Surties spoke of the very great need of workers in our fields.

(Mrs.) F . MUNRO. Reporter.

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THIRD OF A FOUR-PART SERIAL

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THE STORY SO FAR

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Chatuluka, John's father, has spent eighteen months in hospital. It was a real joy to John and his mother to learn from the doctor that he was to be discharg-and sent home. But calam­ity struck again. Between the hospital and his home, Chatuluka disappeared! Af-ter nine weeks, a letter .; arrived addressed to John !| from his father's kidnap- i; pers. Now read on: ]]

JOHN paced up and down deep in thought. W h a t

should he do? It might be a trap. They may not have his father at all. But if he didn't go — what then? Should he go to the police?

At last he stopped in front of his mother. "I've made up my mind," he said. "What are you going to do, John?" his mother asked. "I'm going to the police."

When he arrived at the police station, he asked for the C.I.B. office. Knocking at the door, he walked in. A middle - aged European man was speaking on the 'phone. He waved John outside. A few moments later he called out, "Come in!"

John went inside and handed him the letter. "Is Chatuluka your father?" the detective ask­ed when he had read the letter. "Yes," answered John. "And what do you want us to do about it?" "It's your work, please. You must do something about it," said John nervously.

The officer pressed a button and an African detective en­tered. He was introduced to John as Mr. Thomas Ngwenya.

"Ngwenya," said the chief, "do you remember about a man who disappeared after he was discharged from hospital about

Kidnapped Father By P. A. MAGENA From "Our Africa"

eight weeks back?" "Yes, Mr. Myburg. I don't think he's still alive," replied Ngwenya.

"On the contrary, it seems he is very much alive," the chief went on, "but his life is at stake. Here — read this letter."

Ngwenya held his cheek as he read it. "Hmmm! Looks like 'won't work' tsotsis who want to get their permits in order."

"There's certainly some work for us to do here," said My­burg.

TURNING to John he said, "Go to meet these people

tonight as arranged and take this whistle with you. When they come, keep talking to them, and when you are ready, blow the whistle. We will have men. hiding in the street. Ngwenya and I will be in a house close by. As soon as you whistle, we'll rush."

"Be cautious, please," said John nervously, twisting his fingers. "If they get away, my father will be killed." "We'll take care of that," said Ngwen­ya. "This is routine stuff to us."

John left, feeling uneasy

about whether their plan would work. At 10 o'clock John was leaning against a pole at the place arranged, his h e a r t thumping as though it would jump right out of his body. The town clock struck 10, but nobody appeared. Would they come? Was the whole thing a hoax? Ten minutes went by. Twenty. Half-an-hour.

At last he heard someone coming toward him. It was now 10.45 and very dark. The footsteps came nearer. Only when he was a few yards away did John realise that it was a small boy. John felt a wave of disappointment pass over him.

"They said I should give you this parcel," the boy said to John. "Who?" John asked. "I don't know them," he replied. "Where are they?" John said. "I don't know," said the boy.

J o h n nearly brought the whistle to his mouth when he stopped short. "That would be stupid," he said to himself. "After all, this is just a small boy. I c o u l d manage him alone."

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SOCCER "FIND"

An Outstanding Footballer from Borroloola.

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Johnny Moriarty switched to Soccer five years ago when he was unable to play Rugby League in Adelaide. Experts predict a successful career for Moriarty in top - grade soccer. An English journalist suggested that a fund be started to send

Moriarty overseas for expert coaching.

Moriarty is a 22 - year - old teetotaller and was born at Borroloola, on the Gulf of Car­pentaria. He is believed to be the first Soccer player of abori­ginal descent to play first-grade

Kidnapped Father From Page 7

WHILE this was . going on, seven pairs of eyes were

fixed on the scene. Not that they could see much through the darkness, but they had

; heard the footsteps, too. > "What's going on?" whispered

Ngwenya. "Why doesn't he blow the whistle?" "Wait!" said Myburg in a low voice. "Don't rush so soon. I hope the con­stables keep to their orders. No whistle — no chase, I told them. Listen! Someone is go­ing away. They both are. Looks as though we've missed tonight "

Half-an-hour went by and the street seemed deserted. Myburg and Ngwenya came out of the house and peered into the dark­ness up and down the street. Nothing to be seen — and no sound either. A low toot on Myburg's whistle brought five constables to join the detectives. "You chaps can go home," My­burg said to the police. "Tom and I will go to John's house and see whether anything is going on there. We'll meet at my office in the morning."

(To be concluded next month)

in Sydney. Soccer veterans recalled that

in 1908-9 Bondi Neil played first - grade on the South Coast and in Kurri Kurri. Bondi Neil was a goalkeeper with huge hands who could throw the ball 60 yards.

Moriarty has completed his apprenticeship as a fitter and turner and owns a car.

At training the night he ar­rived in Sydney, Moriarty said: "Everybody has been very good to me, and I think I will like it here."

Prague player - coach Kari Jaros introduced Moriarty to his new Australian teammates.

— "Sydney Morning Herald"

8 EVANGEL — November, 1960

From the Newspapers

Blue Plays a Mellow Didjeridu One of the most interesting

recordings of the year is an L.P. devoted to Australian did­jeridu players.

They are aboriginal tribes­men who squatted in the dust of Arnhem land and played for the anthropologist, Professor A. P. Elkin.

The word didjeridu is spelt in several ways, but the instru­ment itself has a consistent shape and permanent features.

It is a straight, hollow stick about four feet long. Occas­ionally a mouthpiece is formed at one end with gum from a tree.

The player blows into the tube with lips pursed — but not too tightly. The sound of the didjeridu has to have a warm timbre.

City dwellers were recently made aware of this instrument by the lyric line in Rolf Harris'

In any case they were filled again now with boldness to testify in the name of Christ.

Yes, there were many fillings — and there are today. There is one baptism, but many fill­ings. The filling can be lost, but it can also be restored, through repentance, confession and a fresh yielding to Christ.

What is the Filling of the Spirit?

What do we mean when we say, "The kettle is filled with water," or when we say, "The house is filled with perfume"? We mean exactly what we say. The kettle has all the water it EVANGEL — November, I 960

"Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport", which went as follows: "Play your didjeridu, Blue, play your didjeridu".

I don't know if Blue is on Professor Elkin's record, but the chances are there is a "Blue" nickname among the aborigines present.

Although the songs are all in the native idiom and language, some, according to the cover notes, tell of station life.

The record starts with a did­jeridu solo, illustrating the mel­ancholy and monotonous sound of the instrument on its own.

Then it is heard in several group performances, with sing­ers and rhythm tappers. Some of the songs have interesting choruses reminiscent of other improvised rhythm music — "Djerag," a sacred song of the North Coast of Arnhem Land, h a s a noticeable repeated

can hold or the only thing you can smell in the whole house is that one perfume.

Our whole beings will be filled, our wills surrendered to Him, all under the sway of the Holy Spirit and His power will be working through us.

No two experiences will be exactly the same — they never are, so don't expect your ex­perience will be just like that of Mr. and Mrs. So and So. God doesn't work that way, but in every heart where the Holy Spirit is allowed to have His way, there will be evidence of the filling of the Spirit.

Remember also that when the Holy Spirit fills a child of God,

chorus. The recordings are authentic

aboriginal music once heard only by scientists and anthro­pologists.

Now anybody with a record player can hear these weird sounds for themselves.

Nat Is Gone The tribesmen's Namatjira is

dead. He is Nat Warano, 60, a tribally - proud Warramunga who lived his last years at Warrabri settlement near Ten-nant Creek.

Nat was as famous as a painter among his own people as Albert Namatjira was in the white community.

He painted all his life — not for profit, but simply to express himself.

He shows forth in that life such a likeness to Christ, that other men, seeing Christ in that child of God will begin to see Christ for themselves.

Next month we will continue our study on the "Filling of the Spirit".

A GREAT MAN'S REGRET

After all, it is not what we do for God that counts, but what He does through us. My only regret is that ent than I have been to the Heavenly Vision.

Dr. F. B. MEYER, B.A.

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BE FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT" From Page 5

LETTERS FROM OUR MAILBAG U.A.M.,

Halls Creek, W.A.

Dear Mrs. Collins,

Greetings in Jesus' blessed and wonderful name. Thanks very much for your letter, also the magazine which I gladly received. I enjoyed reading it. I also like the part, "When do we first meet the Holy Spirit?" I remember last year when I took the Lord Jesus as my own personal Saviour. It's really a joy to trust in Him and to do His will.

Two of my sisters are now rejoicing in the Lord. Shirley, who is 13 years old, is down at Mt. Lawley High School. She's staying with a Christian family and Dora who is 16 years old is schooling at the U.A. Mis­sion, Derby. I'm from a family of eleven, seven girls and four boys.

Wednesday and Friday nights are Prayer meeting and Bible study. Now I have someone

new to remember in prayer. May the Lord richly bless you all.

Yours in Christ, IVY JOHNSON.

East Arm Settlement, Darwin.

Dear Friend Mrs. E. A. Collins,

Thanks very much for your letter, which I received safely in my hand. I was so glad to hear from you.

We had a very good holiday for three weeks. Two weeks we stayed at a place called "Rocky Bar". Then the next week we all went on to the other place called "Finck River", where there were lots of fishes and lots of game for shooting. Anyway, we all had a very good time with our holiday, for we were all very sorry to leave the place.

When our three weeks were up we all came home to East Arm Settlement.

I will now close my letter and say "Thank you" once more. Goodbye; may God bless you all.

Yours truly, MORGAN.

Tingha, N.S.W.

Dear Mrs. Collins,

Just a few lines to you, hop-ing to find you in the best of health as the parting of this letter leaves us all at Tingha.

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Roger Lyttle of Guyra, aged 5, plays in the sand at Nobby's Beach, Newcastle, during Bible School Week at Singleton B.T.I. This was Roger's first visit to the seaside.

You will wonder who this letter is from. It is a long time since you saw me. I was Audrey Grace Livermore, but I am married now.

It is a very cold day up here — we have been having some real hot days up here. I am a Christian now. We go to the Army. Mum is a Christian too, but we still love the A.I.M and enjoy reading "The Evangel" very much.

Mrs. Collins, w o u l d you please tell me how much it would cost for a dozen Alexan­der Hymn Books? Well, Mrs. Collins, news is scarce up this way, so I'll close now, trusting to hear from you.

God bless you all, from,

AUDREY PATTERSON.

Fingal Head, N.S.W.

Dear Mrs. Collins,

It was a pleasure to receive your letter, we know you are all busy people down there and may God bless you for your service for Him.

We had a very happy time while the Bible students were here with a meeting every night for the week, except the Thurs­day night, when we went to Brisbane for the A.I.M. Annual Meetings.

We met a few we knew there; among them, Mrs. Higgs, one of our old missionaries. Mr. Higgs had a meeting that night and couldn't attend. We enjoyed the meeting and got home about 1 a.m. Our young people gathered for all the meetings the boys took. One gave her heart to the Lord and many were interested in all the meetings, but the week passed and then they were gone, and the teenagers missed them, but they gather for their meeting

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every Thursday night, and we pray they will attend all other meetings. Please pray for them and Fingal. May God bless and keep you and family, with love from Fingal.

Yours in His service, (Mrs.) M. FAY.

Woorabinda, Qld. Dear Mrs. Collins,

Greetings in Jesus' name! It was so lovely to hear from you again. I haven't been feeling well lately. I'm writing this letter in hospital. My family are well. The baby is nearly walking now.

It was very lovely to meet Mr. Long again, when he paid us a short visit. It was nice to meet Miss Pat Harrison also, after reading all her reports from time to time in "The Evangel". I was very pleased also to meet Mr. Fred. Pegus. It was the first time that I had met him.

Every Tuesday afternoon we have a women's sewing meeting and we really have a lovely time together. About eight of the women gather at the church and we sew little children's pantees, dresses and playsuits. We also have a short meeting and afternoon tea, and the women all enjoy themselves.

Our church building fund is steadily mounting up. It has nearly reached £200 now. It will be lovely when we are able to start on our new church. I think that Miss Fairfax has the plans for the new church back now.

I am helping with the teach­ing over at the Sunday School now. I've also been made the new prayer convener for our Christian Endeavour Society. It will be interesting thinking of new ideas for our meetings. I'm just going to enjoy it very much.

The children from here went into Duaringa for the School

Some Sunday School Scholars at Moree, N.S.W.

Sports on the 3rd September. The children from the white school out here won the Cup. Our children held it for two years running.

About three or four months ago our men built an aero­drome a few miles away from here. About a fortnight ago the first 'plane landed on it, to take one of the girls away to work. There was great excitement out here that day! Men, women and children were up early and went up to the aerodrome to see the landing of the first 'plane.

Well, Mrs. Collins, I think I'll close now. May the Lord bless you down there.

Yours in His service, (Mrs.) WINIFRED MUNNS.

B.T.I., Singleton, N.S.W.' Dear Mrs. Collins,

It's a long time since I've written to you. I am well and happy down here with the girls.

I love my studies and I am working hard in my class. I read news from Borroloola in "The Evangel". Norma is now reporter for Borroloola, I was pleased to hear. My sister wrote to me and told me they were pleased to have the Patte-mores back with them again.

How's your family? I do hope they are well. Would you please tell the sewing group at

Concord, especially Mrs. D. Slinn, I can't find their address — I want to thank them for their gift?

Everything is getting on well and the girls too. Thank you for "The Evangel" you send every month to me. I think I will close now. Cheerio. May God help you, from,

RUTH (Tiny) KARKARLEN.

WELLINGTON, N.S.W. We give thanks and praise to

our Heavenly Father for answer­ing our prayers , in sending us a missionary, Mr. Reynold Ketchup. We need your prayers for us — especially for another organ to replace the old worn-out one here.

J. AH SEE, Reporter.

We reprint hereunder a corrected version of Dr. F. B. Meyer's quota­t ion which appears on Page 9 of this issue .

A GREAT MAN'S REGRET

After all, it is not what we do for God tha t counts, but what He does through us. My only regret is that I have not been more obedi­ent than I have been to the Heavenly Vision.

Dr. F. B. MEYER, B.A.

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Children's Mission at Murrin Bridge, N.S.W.

During our school holidays, eight wonderful days were spent at Murrin Bridge. The long-looked - for day had arrived, w h e n our special children's mission conducted by Miss K. Davis and Miss Doherty, was to start.

The theme was "Conquering Giants". We had Bible stories in the morning, games in the afternoon and a meeting at night, when the older ones came along.

There were others who help­ed during the week: Mr. Clarke and his terrible twins "Peter and Percy Puppet" and Miss Davis' "Spunky the Bear".

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HIS CALL I heard His call, "Come follow", t ha t was all : Ear th ' s joys grew dim. My soul went after Him; I rose and followed, That was all. Who would not follow. If they heard Him call?

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By MISS E. M. WALKER

Peter and Percy told the boys and girls that the only way they can stand strong against the giants of evil is to take notice of the last two lines of our song — "He'll meet them for us face to

face, If in our hearts He has first

place".

Spunky told the boys and girls that the most important thing in the world is to have the Lord Jesus in our hearts and be saved for eternity (John 3 : 16).

George Budgie pointed out that he is wonderfully made — but that human beings are more so because we have a soul and Jesus died to save that soul from death.

One of the giants was "Giant Wait - a - while". King Agrippa said to Paul: "Almost thou per­suaded me to be a Christian," but he didn't become one. Governor Felix said, "Some other time," but he was lost.

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Bagot, N.T. Dear Aunt Evangel,

This is the first t ime I have done the competition. I do not know my birthday date. I have been in hospital, bu t now I am better and home again. Because I was sick I could not go to Casuarina Camp. I send you my love and will keep doing the com­petitions. From

MONA LIZA.

(Dear Mona, How pleased I was to hear from you, and to know that you are well again. I hope tha t you will continue to keep well and strong, so tha t next time you will be going to the beach with all the children. I am so glad that you are doing the competitions. I know that they will help you to find the different stories in the Bible, and to know what God's Word has to say to us. Write again, God bless vou, love from

AUNT EVANGEL.)

Bagot, N.T. Dear Aunt Evangel,

This is the first t ime I have done the competition. My birth­day is on the 18th November. I am nine years old now. I have one sister, her name is Yula White. I gave my heart to the Lord Jesus one time a t the beach. We have a good time at the beach. With love from

ROSIE WHITE.

(Dear Rosie, It was good to hear from you. I am so glad that you have started to do the competitions. I t will help you to know your Bible bet ter . I am sure you are a happy girl since you have let the Lord Jesus into your heart . Be a real shining light for Him every day. Love from AUNT EVANGEL.)

Woorabinda, Qld. Dear Aunt Evangel,

This is my second letter to you. I hone you are well. I have sent in my favourite Chorus for the competition, also six coupons from "The Evangel". I go to Endeavour every Sunday and the meetings on Thursday. Love from

HERBERT FISHER.

(Dear Herbert , Thank you for writing again. I am sure you will enjoy doing the competition every month, and it will heln you to search your Bible and know it better. I am glad to know tha t you are attending the meetings

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so regularly. I hope tha t you have let the Lord Jesus into your heart . Do tell me in your next letter. Love from

AUNT EVANGEL.)

Moonah Cullah, N.S.W. Dear Aunt Evangel,

It is raining today as I am writing this let ter to you. I was very pleased to see our marks in "The Evangel" for our Sunday School Examination. The flood-water was coming up but it is gone down now. The Lord is fully blessing our Sunday School teaching here. During the last few weeks, six people came to know the Lord as their Saviour. We pray t h a t there will be many more. God bless you, love from

BARBARA BRIGGS.

(Dear Barbara, It was good to hear from you, and to know of the wonderful blessings you are receiving. We do rejoice with you that six dear folk have found the Saviour. I t must be a real joy to you all. You will need to help them and encourage them to pray and read their Bibles, so tha t they will grow strong Christians. I hope the rain has been a blessing to the farmers. Write again, love from

AUNT EVANGEL.)

Greenhills, N.S.W. Dear Aunt Evangel,

I am wri t ing this letter to you and hoping tha t you are well. Mrs. Hermann tells us a lot about the Lord Jesus and what He has done for us. I did not go to Scotts Head for my holidays. I go to the Public School and am in fifth class. I turned eleven on the 8th of July. I must say cheerio for now, from

ETHEL WRIGHT.

(Dear Ethel, I was pleased to receive your letter, and glad to hear that you listen to the Bible stories of Jesus and His love told by Mrs. Hermann. I wonder have you given your heart to the Lord Jesus yet? That is what the Lord Jesus wants us to do most of all, so tha t joy and gladness will be ours every day. Do write again soon, love from

AUNT EVANGEL.)

Woorabinda, Qld. Dear Aunt Evangel.

This is my first letter to you; my age is 15 years . I study the Lord's Word, the Holy Bible. I go to Church and Sunday School

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1******»***» Best Letter of the Month Young, N.S.W.

Dear Aunt Evangel, Just a few lines to let you know that it is a long time

since I have written to you. I went over to Cowra to hear Mr. Long at the Methodist Church. All the dark children sang choruses as they went along, a few of the mothers came also, Mrs. Les. Coe, Mrs. F. Coe, Mrs. Weldon and Mrs. S. Simpson. Cars owned by the white people brought the children from Erambie to the church and home again. At the close of the meeting they gave the children a glass of drink and the older ones a cup of tea, mixed cakes and biscuits. I went to the Young and Cowra shows and had a lovely time. I have to go into hospital to have my tonsils out. Isobel Simpson was in hospital; they did not know what was wrong with her. We go to all the meetings here at Young. I will close now, with lots of love, from,

ESTHER WILLIAMS.

(Dear Esther, Thank you for the nice long letter, telling all the news. You must have had a lovely time together at the Methodist Church at Cowra. We will be thinking of you and praying for you as you go to get your tonsils out — I am sure you will feel a different girl after it is over; they can make you very sick if they are bad tonsils. Just tell the Lord Jesus all about it, and His Loving Presence will be with you all the time. The Lord bless you, with love from AUNT EVANGEL.)

here. I gave my hear t to the Lord Jesus Christ three years ago. I'll be able to go to the college and learn more about the Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. May God bless you,

MYRNA DOOLEY.

(Dear Myma, I am so glad t h a t you have commenced to write to me. I am sure the last three years have been the hap­piest years of your life since you have accepted the Lord Jesus as Saviour. I hope tha t you will go on to serve Him wherever He leads you. The Lord bless you, love from AUNT EVANGEL.)

Fingal Point, N.S.W. Dear Aunt Evangel,

Jus t a few lines to say how pleased I am to be wri t ing again. Some of the Fingal folk went to the A.I.M. Annual Meeting a t

Brisbane on 1st September. When the student boys were with us we had the church lit up every night of the week and had a won­derful time with them. God bless you, ATHOL COMPTON.

(Dear Athol, Thank you for writing again, it is good to hear of the blessings you are receiving there. I am sure you all were sorry to say goodbye to the "student boys", what a happy time you must have had with them. Write again soon, love from AUNT EVANGEL.)

Condobolin, N.S.W. Dear Aunt Evangel,

How are you? We had a lovely time with Miss Davis up here. We had about two weeks ' meetings in Condobolin. W e had games, competitions and singing. Then for a week we went to

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COMPETITION RESULTS B I B L E N A M E S

CLASS 1: 1st Pr ize: Cousin Andrea Collins,

Cherbourg. 2nd Pr ize: Cousin Marie Allen,

R.D.H., Darwin. STARS: Marie Holtze, Barbara

Cummings, Joan Russell, R.D.H., Darwin. Beverley Livermore, Tingha. Pauline McGuinness, Paul Coe, Erambie. Diana Brown, Cherbourg. John Fejo, Bagot Reserve. Coral Peckham, Max Toomey, Barry Morris, Iris Fuller, Deidre Taylor, Dubbo. Frederick Walker, Joan Fisher, Woorabinda. Phillip Strong, Guyra. Christine Graham, Gayn-dah. Gay Cardinal, Wynnum. Ray Ferguson, Bourke. Margaret Allvar, Rudolf Allvar, Elliott, N.T. Lila Kirby, Phoebe Kirby, Balranald. Glenda Paulson, Athol Compton, Terence Rotumah, Fel-cia Corowa, Fingal Point. CLASS 2: 1st Prize: Cousin Richard Ran-

kine, Bagot Reserve, N.T. 2nd Prize: Cousin Garry Taylor,

North Dubbo. STARS: Rhoda Robert, Dick

Smith, John Wavell, Margaret , Ina Thompson, Bagot Reserve, N.T. Pa t Briggs, Tom Briggs, Armidale. Elizabeth Beckett, Dawn Walker, Herbert Fisher, Denise Fisher, Elizabeth Walker, Ruth Reid, Lillian Munns, Elvena Tobane, Woorabinda. P e t e r Compton, Diana Paulson, Eunice Slabb, Fingal Point. Esther Kir­by, Ruth Murray, Elaine Jackson, Paul Kirby, Balranald. Sandra Kitching, Margaret Tilmouth, Susan Roman, Louise Liddy, R.D.H., Darwin. Gareth Clarke, Condobolin. Leslie Collis, Marion Swan, Millie West, Cherbourg. Isabell Coe, Dorothy Weldon, George Weldon, Cowra. John Brown, Carmen Brown, Guyra. Dawn Livermore, Tingha.

NEW COMPETITIONS

BIBLE DREAMS

CLASS 1 (11 years to 15 years).

You will find the answers to all these questions in the Book of Genesis. 1. Who was told in a dream to speak neither good nor

bad? (Genesis 31.) 2. Who saw a vine in a dream? (Genesis 40.) 3. Who saw baskets of cakes in a dream? (Genesis 40.) 4. Who saw a river, corn and cattle in a dream? (Genesis

41.)

CLASS 2 (under 11 years).

Who was warned by God in a dream? You will find the answer in Matthew, Chapter 2. Write out the verse.

Send your answer to Aunt Evangel, 19 Castlereagh Street, Concord, N.S.W., before November 25th.

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS We send our best wishes to

these cousins for a very happy birthday:

November: 1st, Gloria Wil­l iams; 3rd, Yula White ; 4th, Rodney Williams; 5th, F rank Carr; 6th, Jean Bamblett; 9th, Teresa Blair; 10th, Ter ry Taylor; 11th, Lawrence Ross; 12th, Lor­raine Morris; 13th, John Briggs; 14th, Christine Simpson; 15th, Lynette Bird; 16th, Rachel Moy, Kenneth Murphy, Linda Warren; 19th, Yvonne Parsons; 20th, Ann Dillon, Leslie Brown; 23rd, Pam­ela Kleinschmidt; 24th, Peter Allan; 26th, Helen Blitmer; 30th, Roger Collins, Joe Bamblett .

Birthday Verse: "The Lord is thy keeper" (Psalm 121 : 5 ) .

SIX STAR AWARDS

Barbara Cummings, R.D.H., Dar­win.

Sandra Kitching, R.D.H., Darwin. Lila Kirby, Balranald.

Herbert Fisher, Woorabinda. Elaine Jackson, Balranald.

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Murrin Bridge to learn about the Lord Jesus. Seven gave their hearts to the Lord. We would like Miss Davis to come at Christmas time for more special meetings. God bless you,

GARETH CLARKE.

(Dear Gareth, Thank you for writing to me and telling me all about the happy times you have had. We are so glad tha t seven more have let the Lord Jesus' into their hearts . I hope you all will help them as they commence to live for the Lord Jesus, be­cause the "Evil One" tries to spoil their witness for the Lord. The Lord bless you, love from

AUNT EVANGEL.)

Tingha, N.S.W. Dear Aunt Evangel,

This is the first t ime I have writ ten to you, also done the competition. I am a Sunbeam. God bless vou, from

DAWN LIVERMORE.

(Dear Dawn, Thank you for wri t ing to me. I am so glad you are commencing to do the competitions, because you will get to know your Bible as you look for the answers. Write again, love from

AUNT EVANGEL.)

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TEENAGERS' QUIZ

"INSTRUMENTS"

Finish the verses:

1. Jubal was the father of all such Gen. 4 2. David and all the house of Israel played 2 Sam. 6 3. And they sware unto the Lord with a 2 Chron. 15 4. Take a psalm and bring hither Psalm 81 5. That chant to the sound of Amos 6 6. And I heard the voice of Rev. 14

RESULTS OF TEENAGERS' COMPETITION

VINES AND VINEYARDS

1st Prize: Rudolf Allvar, Elliott, N.T. 2nd Prize: Ailsa Peckham, Dubbo, N.S.W. Special Mention for others who sent in answers: John Ferguson, Tom Jones, Bourke. Gay Cardinal, Wynnum. Merna Dooley, Woorabinda. Barbara Nolan, Ivan Morris, Dubbo. Isobelle Johnson, Griffith. Blanche Ferguson, Bre-warrina. Pauline McGuinnis, Cowra. Andrea Collins, Cher­bourg.

'Dear Teenagers, A preacher in New South

Wales, well known for his strength in prayer, opened a magazine one day and saw a picture of a beautiful English actress. It was captioned, "The prettiest girl in England".

T h e preacher was unim­pressed with the movieland idol. He thought, "So what?"

But then a strange conviction from the Spirit burdened him to pray for this actress that she might be converted. He then again looked at the picture and put the girl on his prayer list.

Meanwhile the Billy Graham team was in England making plans for the Evangelistic meet­ings in London's Harringay Arena.

One night the beautiful ac­tress heard Dr. Graham's mes­sage and was brought under real deep conviction of sin. She then joined hundreds of other inquirers and made her decision for Christ, after being counselled by Mrs. Graham.

Far across the ocean in New South Wales, a great burden lifted from the preacher who had prayed for this actress.

The preacher did not know whether the girl had died or if she was converted.

Three. years later an Ameri­can preacher visiting Australia met the man who had prayed for the actress.

The praying man later dis­covered from the American preacher that this actress was converted at the Graham Cru­sade in London and it was at that time, the burden had been lifted from the praying man.

The two men then praised God. The actress was Joan Winmill, who later made the Gospel film "Souls in Conflict", and is now the wife of Bill Brown a m e m b e r of the Graham team.

Yours in Christ's service, JEAN H. PHILLIPS.

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Tingha, N.S.W. Dear Aunt Evangel,

This is the first time I have written to you, and also the first time I have done the competition. I t is nice and warm up here. I am a Junior soldier. I must close now. God bless you. From

BEVERLEY LIVERMORE.

(Dear Beverley, Now that you have commenced wri t ing to me, I hope that you will write often, telling me all the news. I am sure you will enjoy doing the competitions each month, and it will help you to know God's Word as you search for the answers. Do write again soon. Love from AUNT EVANGEL.)

Bagot, N.T. Dear Aunt Evangel,

The football season is starting next weekend. Judy Woodie is over at Delissaville. I gave my hear t to the Lord Jesus Christ

again, just before I went to the beach. I had a happy time at the beach. I and Rosie had wri t ten a letter on Fr iday night. The basketball finished las t Sat­urday night, both Bagot men's teams played in the final, but they did not win. May God bless you, with love from

RUTHIE WOODIE.

(Dear Ruthie, It was so nice to receive your letter, and to know that you have opened your hear t to the Lord Jesus. You know, we pray for you all, tha t every one of our boys and girls will let Jesus into their hearts , and the Lord has heard our prayer for you, Ruthie. Keep walking in His way, and be a little sunbeam for the Lord every day. I am sure it must have been fun at the beach. Do write again. Love from

AUNT EVANGEL.)

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Singleton Students Have a Holiday

A BLESSED VACATION

The August vacation this year was spent quite differently to the usual routine. All were given one week's holiday, which was spent a t Cardiff in the Newcastle area by the women students and a t Fingal for the men.

The women students were bil­leted by various families whose homes the Lord opened to us for this t ime a w a y from Minimbah.

We had a wonderful time of fellowship with both old and young folks from Cardiff, Cardiff South, Hillsborough and Hamil­ton. Their hospitality and genu­ine friendliness had that rare quality tha t is only f o u n d amongst the Lord's people.

Opportunities of witnessing for Christ were grasped up quickly, such as singing and speaking to the young people of various Christian societies and by per­sonal contact, etc.

Arriving back a t Minimbah we were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Miles and family, who were occu­pied with S.S. lessons and other work as well. We always enjoy their fellowship.

I t has been a blessing to me to write this report. I t rus t and pray tha t as you hear more of the blessings and faithfulness of God to the college you shall all be blessed.

(Miss) D. LENNON, B.T.I. Reporter.

By One of the Men Students After our train journey from

Maitland to Murwillumbah, we journeyed on to Fingal by car, having been met by Mr. Bird, members of my family, Mrs. Compton and Geoffrey at the Murwillumbah railway station, at about 5 p.m.

Students and Christians after­wards gathered in the mission house for a Fellowship Tea, and and a little sing-song which was interrupted by the arrival of "Brethren" brothers and sisters from Southport.

Due to some misunderstanding they had arrived unexpectedly but still many gathered as soon as the bell was rung, and a grand time was had by all. Two films were shown and commented on by two of the Southport visi­tors.

The first day of the week found all young men students students busy, as no doubt the res t of the week did too, with meetings on every night tha t we stayed there.

All meetings were well attend­ed with the exception of perhaps Friday night. On Sunday, Mon­day and Wednesday nights we had Gospel meetings. Wednesday night was set apar t for the young people. On Thursday we went through to Brisbane, where many were blessed and all en­joyed themselves. Fr iday night was our testimony time.

How we praise God for the soul whom He saw fit to save. Thus we are reminded of God's word in James 5 : 20: "Let him know tha t he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way, shall save a soul from death and shall hide a multitude of sins".

We believe that , as this was t rue of us, so it 's t rue of her. Will you pray that as the min­istry of the Word continues a t Fingalv others will be brought to know Him too?

GRAHAM PAULSON.

Gathered by Miss Evelyn Walker

Mr. and Mrs. H. Shields (Betty Browning) are rejoicing in the birth of their second son (Gordon Lyle).

Mrs. John Munns (Winifred Martie) is helping Miss Fairfax by teaching a Sunday School class.

Mr. Ben Mason and Mr. Fred Pegus are both in Darwin help­ing in the work — Mr. Mason has accepted a post in the People's Church, W.A., for a period of three years .

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ferguson travel a few miles once a fort­night to Quambone where there aren ' t any missionaries, to hold services with the people.

ipKorv Pue •

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