BIBLE STUDENTS NEWSLETTER
VOLUME 14 / NUMBER 4 / FALL 1985
. Go ye swift messengers to ...a nation trodden down, whose land the rivers have spoiled!" Isa. 18:2
A Forgotten Corner : The Truth In South America
Last April, Bro. Carl Ha'gensick visited
the brethren in South America. The
following is an edited version o f his
report. - Ed.
South America appears to be a forgotten
corner of the harvest field. In both Argen
tina and Brazil there is an excellent nu
cleus of consecrated Truth brethren with
a good perception of the harvest message
and a desire to be active in its service.
The Truth reached both of these coun
tries in the I930s via Europe. Bro. Lazar
Lupsor and his wife brought the Truth to
Argentina from Roumania/Yugoslavia.
In Brazil it was through the immigration
of Bro. Helmut Wieland from Germany,
Bro. Stanislaw Klimaszewski from
Poland and a trip made to Poland by
Bro. Trusz of near Curitiba, Brazil.
These brethren have been active over
the years in witnessing to the good news.
In Brazil several classes were started over
the years, but gradually died out. In
Argentina, there has been a continuous
slow growth pattern that continues to the
present time.
Greetings in the Lord
With this issue we have completed 13
years of publishing the Newsletter. It has
been a grand privilege to serve the brethren
in this way. The cooperation and encour
agement we have received is an important
element in our continuing to sponsor this
work.
Advisory Committee
In recent years, changing circumstan
ces within the Newsletters sponsoring
ecclesia, have pointed up a need for coun
sel from elders of other ecclesias. We
implemented this a year ago by forming
an Advisory Committee of elders. Its
function is to help us determine what
news is pertinent to our purpose from the
various groups of Bible Students and per
suasions among them.
See Greetings page 2
Present known statistics put the count
of consecrated in Argentina at something
less than 20, with another 80 showing
greater or lesser degrees of interest. In
Brazil there are 11 consecrated that we
know of, plus additional healthy interest
from the outside. In Peru we only are
aware of one consecrated brother, with
Centennial Promotion Proposed
Many brethren have taken note of the
fact that 1986 will be the 100th anniver
sary of the original publication of Tlte
Divine Plan o f the Ages. The Nebraska
Bible Students believe the centennial
affords a good opportunity for nation
wide promotion of the Volume as a valu
able aid to all students of the Scriptures.
The brethren in Nebraska are develop
ing several items that could be used as
part of a promotional campaign and are
offering to coordinate the nationwide
effort in cooperation with other ecclesias
and individuals who wish to participate.
The promotional items being prepared
include a press release, a newspaper/
magazine ad, and a color flyer that could
be used as a newspaper insert or be
included in direct mail packets which
promote various types of merchandise,
household products, and literature/
magazines.
Current plans include targeting the
other members of the family indicating
interest.
Argentina
Bro. Lazar Lupsor, now 80 years old,
brought the Truth to Argentina when he
immigrated there in the 1930s. Receiving
the Truth in Roumania in 1922, Bio.
See Argentina, page 8
campaign to a specific week or month in
1986. This would increase the campaign's
overall effectiveness. Cooperating breth
ren would be encouraged to distribute the
press release, place the ads, and arrange
for inserts and direct mailings so all these
items appear during the specified time
period. Areas not covered by local eccle-
sias could be covered by larger classes.
The Winter issue of the Newsletter will
carry samples of the promotional items
being developed. At that time the Ne
braska Bible Students will request that
interested ecclesias and individuals con
tact them.
Special Magazine Edition
The Fort Worth Bible Students are mark
ing the Divine Plans anniversary year
with the reprinting and distribution of the
magazine edition. A new cover for this
First Volume of Studies in the Scriptures
See Centennial page 15

Entered Into Rest
... We shall all be changed. ..in a moment, in the twinkling o f
an eve, at the last trum p... 1 Cor. 15:51,52
Bro. Lloyd Bolton, an elder for many years in the Vancouver
B.C. ecclesia, finished his course on Sunday, Sept. 22, the victim
of a massive heart attack at age 63. He was to have served the
Portland Area convention that weekend but instead entered into
rest and his works follow him.
Bro. Lloyd was consecrated since 1955 and is said to have been
very faithful in his service to the Lord and the ecclesia. He leaves
his wife, Sr. Berna, 221-9151, #5 Road, Richmond, B.C. V7A
479; two daughters: Valerie and Gail; four granddaughters.
At his funderal, two hundred friends, relatives and business
associates heard a message of Truth given by Bro. Wilf McNee,
his fellow elder.
Sr. Louise Harp of Columbus, Ohio, entered into rest on July
25 just 2 weeks short of her 81st birthday of cardiac arrest
following a slight stroke. Sr. Harps father, Bro. A. P. Johnson,
was an elder in the original Columbus class. The Truth came into
the family through his mother, who was a Quaker at the time.
Louise was reared in the sanctified atmosphere of a devout Truth
family and consecrated her life to the Lord as a teen-ager. When
the ecclesia departed from the Truth after Bro. Russells death,
Bro. Johnson and his family left and started the ecclesia known
today as the Columbus Bible Students. Surviving Sr. Louise are
her two sons: Brothers William and David; two granddaughters.
Bro. E. Penrose gave her funeral witness.
Brother Walter Lankeim of Hialeah, Florida finished his
consecrated course of more than fifty years, on September 3. He
was 70 years of age. In intensive care for many weeks and in great
pain, by Gods grace, Bro. Walters trials are over. A brother
writes of him: if he could speak he would quote the words of St.
Paul, For me to live is Christ and to die is gain. Phil. 1:21
Many will miss the fellowship around Gods word with
Walter when they visit the Miami area. His home was always
open to all the brethren for fellowship, meetings and even con
ventions. His love, kindness and hospitality will be missed by
many. Bro. Lankheim is survived by Sr. Carrie Newell and Sr.
June DAlesandro, his sisters in the flesh. The service in Florida
was conducted by Bro. Leonard Wesol, and Bro. Andrew
Jarmola officiated at the burial in Chicago.
Bro. John Lenz Detroit, Michigan. On June 28 pneumonia
claimed the life of 90 year-old Bro. John who was consecrated to
the Lord for 60 years of his life. Always a zealous witness for the
Truth, his last ten years confined to a nursing home must have
been trying ones. He had lost his beloved wife, Sr. Sylvia four
teen years ago. Throughout his lonely ordeal, he was comforted
by the love of his daughter Sr. Deanna Grecki who survives
him, and her husband Bro. Robert. His funeral service was
conducted by Bro. W alter Blicharz.
Sr. Grace Locks of Columbus, Ohio entered into rest on July
25. She leaves a sister, Sr. Ann Schwartz, also of Columbus. Bro.
E. Penrose gave her funeral witness.
Sr. Catharine Widga, Detroit, Michigan died August 22 at 85
years. She was the wife of the late Bro. Joseph and had met with
the Polish class for over 50 years. She leaves a daughter, three
grandchildren and a great-grandson. Bro. Edmund Blicharz
officiated.
Following are the names of two deceased sisters in Christ. We
have no information about them other than the return of their
Newsletters marked, Deceased. If brethren have any details of
their lives and deaths, and will send them to the New sletter, they
will be published in the Winter issue. Meanwhile, their deaths
should be noted by the Household of Faith.
Sr. Emily Scully, Shelton, Connecticut.
Sr. C. E. Pyne, Bellmore, New York.

Requests From Truth Seekers
Rich in Heart
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morning on TV. Please put me on your
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had some money; at this time 1 am poor;
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blessed. TX
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The Committees advice has already
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We commend our readers for the ad
m irable spirit in which they have
received our decisions.
May the Lord prosper these efforts as
they accord with His will, and permit us
to continue to serve the interests of the
Truth and our brethren.
Grateful for Truth
Thank you for the copy of the Divine
Plan Journal. Now I could use the book
let on Spurious Passages in the KJB. I
do have a question or two but Im sure of
the answer in time as I read of the Divine
Plan. Thanks again for your help in find
ing the truth. MA
Gets Much from Programs
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to read it. I get so much out of your
programs. I have been going to church
most of my 85 years but have never heard
the Bible explained so perfect as you do.
K.Y
Reading it the Second Time
Thanks for the literature that you sent. I
looked up every scripture reference given
in Our L o rd s Return. I am reading it the
second time and it gets better. IL
The Message was Powerful
I watched your program for the first time
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the chart was an invaluable aid in the
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I'm extremely sorry I have never seen
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The Soul that Sinneth ...
Please send your book Divine Plan o f the
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Thanks for the message that man is a soul
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that there is no threat of eternal punish
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A fflicted and Isolated B rethren
That the trial o f yourfaith, being much more precious than
o f gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be
fo u n d unto praise and honor and glory at the appearing o f
Jesus Christ. I Peter 1,7
Bro. Tim & Sr. Anna Alexander (521 Larcomb, Columbus,
OH 43223) are bereaved by the death of their baby daughter,
Olivia, on Sept. 11. She was born prematurely but now sleeps in
Jesus awaiting the resurrection. Meanwhile, we pray that her
parents will be able to say with conviction: I will neither mur
mur nor repine at what the Lords providence may permit, for
faith can firmly trust Him, Come What May!
Bro. Walter Bednarz (c/o Irene Belostowski, 57 Hilltop
Court, Clifton, NJ 07012) is one of the hundreds made homeless
by a raging fire that destroyed six city blocks recently in Passaic,
New Jersey. He escaped with only the clothes on his back. The
fire, set by vandals, was a catastrophe of such magnitude it was
on the national news two nights running.
Bro. Bednarz had been undergoing chemotherapy for cancer;
and this loss of his clothing, books and notes must be very
disruptive. Despite his loss and inconvenience he insists that he
doesnt need anything some of his books have been replaced
and is making his home with his sister Irene.
Bro. Walter consecrated his life to the Lord after the death of
his younger brother, the late Bro. Julius.
Sr. Katharine L. Boland (P.O. Box 133, Warwarsing, New
York 12489) is an isolated widow. She would like to correspond
with others of the consecrated as she needs spiritual encourage
ment. She likes to discuss the meat of the Word ... the deep
things of God.
Sr. Kathy Coleman (419 W. College St., Broken Arrow, OK
74012-3836) A tragedy befell Sr. Kathys family on July 22 when
her unconsecrated sister and nephew were killed outright in an
auto accident. Sr. Kathys two children, Kristie 11, and Alex 7,
were injured also. Meanwhile, news of this accident has been
widely circulated among the brethren, but still has not reached
all the household of faith. So we record it for those who have not
heard. Sr. Kathys daughter suffered a broken arm and leg and
must spend many more weeks in traction in the hospital. Her
brother Alex, less seriously injured, spent only a week in the
hospital.
Sr. Kathy has a rugged schedule: holding a job, maintaining a
home, and visiting her daughter daily at the hospital. We are
certain that she has the sympathy of every mother, but she needs
as well the prayers of all her brethren.
Bro. Paul Cook (5454 Roche Drive, Columbus, OH 43229)
and his wife, Sr. Marjorie have been enduring a long ongoing
trial. On August 9 Bro. Paul had lung surgery and recovery has
been exceedingly slow. An affliction to the flesh is equally severe
for the New Creature. He must hold the flesh in submission while
maintaining a determination to trust and submit to the will of
God come what may! Keep up the good fight Bro. Paul, the
Lord is supervising it for your good and His glory.
Sr. Clara Dorr has a new address: St. Francis Convalescent
Home, Room 24, 3121 Squolicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA
98225. The class secretary writes: Sr. Dorr needed more care,
and though a move is difficult at age 95, she is taking it as from
the Lord and adjusting well.
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Sr. Harriet Fuerst (804 Conger N.E., Grand Rapids, MI
49505) has been long in the way. She writes: I surely appreciate
receiving the Bible Students Newsletter ... It is a source of
comfort and joy to have opportunity to pray for our brethren
who are ill and otherwise afflicted, and to rejoice with those who
have special experiences and news to relate. How privileged we
are to know Gods wonderful Plan of the Ages, a hope for all
mankind!
Sr. Bonnie Gaunt (510 Golf Ave., Jackson, MI 49203) has
been undergoing a siege of pain for the past year and a half
because of an obstinate jawbone that refused to hinge properly.
Now, after complicated surgery in May, she is gradually regain
ing the use of her jaw. In the Lords providence she was able to
have the skilled hands of the best surgeon in her area applied to
her case. Her jaw is still very painful but she can now see light at
the end of the tunnel. Bro. Ralph has been suffering a measure
of affliction at the same time by observing his dear wifes misery,
and he so helpless to relieve her.
Sr. Bonnie is reported to be running well, learning acceptance
of pain and more submission to the Lords will As so many
others have testified, the experience has enlarged her compas
sion for the poor suffering world, and increased her longing for
the kingdom. That kingdom will bring release from pain and
even death itself to all mankind.
Sr. Bernice Gray (30 Eldorado, Toms River, NJ 08757) has
been enduring an ongoing test of faith in the physical sufferings
of her husband Victor. In August his gangrenous leg was ampu
tated below the knee at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City. His
problem began in early summer on a trip to Canada where he
was stung by an insect while picking cherries. In time, the
infection spread throughout his body, and gangrene developed
in his foot. In the hospital, the infection cleared up but the foot
condition did not. He has been transferred to the Veterans
hospital in Lyons, NJ, awaiting full healing, to be fitted with a
prosthesis. The love of his family and the brethren has been a
great comfort to him. No doubt, Sr. Bernice herself, suffered
through every pang of her dear husbands ordeal. Victor is the
father of Bro. Robert Gray of the New Brunswick ecclesia.
Sr. Ola Harvey (806 Shelby Street, Indianapolis, IN 46203) is
bereaved by the loss of her son of 62 years who died July 1, a
victim of cancer. He had faith in a resurrection from the dead
and looked for the new heavens and earth. Isaiah 66. His wife, a
Nazarene, engaged a minister of her faith for the funeral service
which was painful to Sr. Harvey, her daughter and grandson
Sr. Frieda and Bro. Walter Dearing.
All can sympathize with these dear ones in hearing our
Fathers character blasphemed at the burial of their loved one.
Bro. Henry and Sr. Anne Kwolek (3821 Richland, Livonia,
Mich. 48150) are mourning the loss of their beloved grand
daughter Robin, as are her parents, Joe and Carol (Kwolek)
Oldenburg, who died July 27 of leukemia at 13 years of age. Over
350 attended her funeral service teachers, classmates, hospital
staff and parents of children with the same affliction. All heard
the message of hope and promise given by Bro. Dan Kaziak.
Many brethren came also to give moral support to the mourners
in their time of grief and loss. Blessed are those who mourn for
they shall be comforted.
See Afflicted, page 4

N ew B rethren in Christ
I f a man love me he will keep my words and My Father will
love him and we will come unto him and make our abode with
him." John 14:23
Immersions in 1985 as follows:
June 22 at Greensboro, North Carolina:
Bro. John Ashley, Akron Bible Students, is a cousin of Bro. Rick
Maselli of Akron, Ohio.
July 25 at Anderson, Indiana:
Sr. Shirley Mlodzeniec, Alexandria, Va., is the daughter of Bro.
Florian and Sr. Rosalie Palicki, Dearborn, Michigan.
August 25 at Chicago, Illinois:
Bro. Robert Baryla, Chicago ecclesia, is the son of Bro. Edward
and Sr. Stella;
Sr. Sarah Owczarski, Milwaukee ecclesia, is the daughter of Bro.
Ray and the late Sr. Alice.
September 1 at Jackson, Michigan:
Bro. Peter Knapp, Northern Illinois ecclesia, is the son of Bro.
Joe and Sr. Pat;
Sr. Rebecca Larson, Chicago ecclesia, is the daughter of Bro.
Dan and Sr. Linda;
Bro. Jeff Zendler, Southeast Michigan ecclesia, is the son of Bro.
Norman and Sr. Gloria.
Afflicted fro m page 3
Sr. Ethel Scott (Christel Manor, 789 Stoneybrook Trail, Fair
born, OH 45324-6021) lived most of her life in the Steubenville,
Ohio area, but has been in Fairborn (near Dayton) for the last 2'A
years. For several months now, the Dayton ecclesia has had a
testimony meeting once a month, at the nursing home. A small
private, beautifully appointed room is provided for such meet
ings, and is reserved monthly for Sr. Scotts meeting. She can
barely speak above a whisper but enjoys singing hymns and
marking time with an active index finger. When something
delights her, she claps her hands. Sr. Scott does not retain a
remembrance regrettably, of these meetings but is always eager
to attend another. Her daughter, Peggy Saunders, lives nearby
and helps maintain her mothers morale by her faithful visits and
loving care.
Sr. Scotts favorite phrase is: The Lord is so good to me!
Sr. Vera Leverett (Manchester House, 411 S. Manchester
Ave., Media, PA 19063) wishes to tell the brethren who have
been sending her such beautiful and strengthening letters and
cards, that they cannot know how much it means to her to
receive these messages of love and Scriptural references. Some
ecclesias send her a letter each month, and some individuals also
do the same. She said that many times these letters have come
just when she needed the encouragement most. Sr. Vera regrets
that her eye condition will not permit her to respond to these.
Please tell them their Christian love and references are deeply
appreciated, and I send my sincere Christian love! What a
favored lot is ours! May 1 mention Bro. Russells unusual
(short) article headed: Habakkuks Prophecy, p. 622 (Reprints).
The lajt two sentences impressed me much. Christian love to all.
Hymn 64.
Bro. William & Sr.Frances McKee (4920 Tulane Rd., Spring-
field, OH 45503). Dearly Beloved in the Lord: Our hearts are
overflowing with love and appreciation for all the brethren who
ministered unto us during our recent experience. Sr. Frances,
Bro. Bill and Sr. Bonita and family want to thank you for the
numerous cards, telephone calls, and visits that we received.
Very dear to us are your prayers and words of comfort from the
Scriptures. We have been strengthened in our faith by your
examples of faithfulness. The oneness of the body is such a
blessed experience! May the Lord bless you all! Phil. 4:4
Bro. William Molhoek (Friendship Village. Room 402A, 5790
Denlinger Road, Dayton, OH 45426-1838) After two broken
hips (at different times) and many weeks of battling to recover
his strength, at last it has happened. Last week (Sept. 5) he was
able to get out of bed and into his wheel chair unaided. He is
regaining weight, and anticipating the return to his apartment (in
the same building) where he can enjoy his books, tapes and
privacy. Bro. Bills appreciation of your messages and prayers is
expressed in effervescent thanks and praise to God!
Sr. Canzanetta Simmons (7042 Rio Linda Blvd, Rio Linda,
CA 95673-2121) is confined to a nursing home where she must
suffer the ultimate indignity of being denied the use of her Bible
and Volumes. She longs exceedingly to sit in once more on a
regular Bible study and asks the brethren to pray for her that
she will not forget the Truth. Fortunately, her daughter visits her
faithfully and reads the brethrens messages to her.
Bro. James and Sr. Roberta Watkins (6760 Chambersburg
Road, Dayton, OH 45424) are rejoicing after the storm follow
ing a severe test of faith. In late August their daughter Joyce, 16,
was in the hospital with swollen glands. The doctor said it could
be hepatitis but needed more tests. Later he said she had infec
tious mononucleosis, and the next day he told Sr. Roberta he
was baffled and it could be something worse. Earlier he said that
glandular cancer was a possibility.
Sr. Roberta went home under great stress and as she entered,
the phone was ringing. It was another hospital telling her to
come at once as her son Donald, 17, had been in an accident. Not
knowing her sons state, she called a friend to go and tell Bro.
James to come to the hospital. When the man saw Bro. James he
burst into tears, and couldnt confirm if Donald was living or
dead. At the hospital, Bro. James demanded to know, Is my son
alive or dead? He learned he was critically injured.
It was a multiple car accident in which Donald's car was
totaled. A concussion and bruised heart were suspected, requir
ing 24 hours of monitoring. Also, he had cracked ribs and
lacerations. Their childrens plight remained uncertain for
another day or so while the Watkins struggled to hold onto their
anchor of faith.
Then, out of the blue, Donald came home from the hospital,
and Joyce soon followed. The doctor said whatever her problem,
it was only temporary. Both are back in school. The Watkins are
rejoicing in the Lords overruling in both cases. Without it,
Donald would have been killed impaled on the steering post.
Praise God for His providences!
Bro. Ray Zaboski and Wife, Sr. Joann (RD 2, Deitz Road,
Ford City, PA 16226) have requested that prayers be continued
for Bro. Ray. He had surgery on August 7 to remove Baker cysts
from behind both knees. When he left the hospital he was home
for just a few days, then his condition worsened. Back in the
hospital they found a serious clotting condition in both legs
which has been under treatment with heparin. His condition
See Afflicted page 14

A Truth Heritage Recalled
Bro. Lester Hendrick has been in the
Jackson, Michigan class since early 1974.
He is a deacon there. He is over 85 and
still works 3 days a week in Lansing a
35 mile round trip fro m his home in
Eaton Rapids. He makes drawings, signs
and posters for the Fenner Arboretum
where he is employed. Bro. Hendrick
continues to be zealous in witnessing fo r
the Truth and distributes literature at
every opportunity. His story begins with
his father. Ed.
MY father, Arthur, came into the Truth
in Bay City in a peculiar way about 1908
when he was about 34 years of age. He
was studying to be a Methodist minister,
but liked to read novels. One day, when
he had nothing to read, he went to a
neighbor across the street and asked if
they had any books he could read. Yes,
they said, we have a book we dont want,
but you may understand and like it. At
home with the book, he looked it over
and thought, My, this is something dif
ferent, and right away it appealed to him.
It was the First Volume. He got the whole
set, then forgot about studying for a
minister.
While he was a Methodist, he took me
to church one evening in the winter time.
It was a small church with an old-
fashioned round coal stove. In the minis
ters talk he pointed at the stove and
declared, You out there, eveyone of you
who dont repent look at that fire in
the stove this is where you will be
going! So, as a boy it scared me, but I got
to thinking, God cant be that mean! and
from then on I didnt believe in fire and
brimstone.
A little later my father rented a large
home in Bay City with several extra bed
rooms and decided to rent out rooms to
colporteurs from the Watchtower Bible
House. My mother had died at the early
age of 27 years and left three of us. Some
time later two of the colporteurs
young sisters from Ypsilanti rented
one of the rooms, in this way Dad got
acquainted with the older sister, Bessie
Lockerbie, and after a couple of months
they were married. She was a wonderful
stepmother and a very good Christian.
She and my father had 2 sons but she
always treated us three the same. She
never complained or spoke ill of anyone.
As a young man I believed what 1learned
of the Truth at home.
Many large conventions were held in
those days on Lake Erie and attended by
10,000 or more brethren. It was about
1914 that Bro. Russell came to Bay City.
Lesters father, Arthur; stepmother: Bessie
Lockerbie, 1910.
They had built a beautiful theater there
which seated l ,500 and this is where 1 saw
Bro. Russell. In 1915 1also helped in the
Photo-Drama which drew large crowds.
Then Dad got a newjob in Flint, Mich,
as a drapery designer, and became an
elder in that class. In 1918 he was called
upon to speak to about 300 Rabbis hold
ing a convention there. His subject was
The Zionist Movement, and after the
talk everyone shook his hand and gave
him a Zionist button declaring him an
honorary member.
In 1918, where I lived in Flint, the Bible
Students suffered a lot of persecution.
The people threw yellow paint on houses,
broke windows and jeered at them because
they refused to enlist in the draft. My
parents escaped most of this, but eventu
ally my father lost his job because of the
Truth. His work took him into homes to
make drapery estimates, and many times
he witnessed to the customers. Flint had a
large Catholic population and some of
them complained to my fathers firm
about his preaching. He was warned
several times by the management and
because he would not refrain, he was
dismissed.
I was of the world but I did believe in
the Truth. I was married and in business
twice after I moved to Grand Rapids, and
had 4 children. The youngest son sang in
the Presbyterian church choir and after
graduation from high school he came to
us one Sunday and said: Mother, you
and Dad dont go to church or belong to
one. Your dad doesnt believe in what
most of them teach, my wife replied.
Then he said, Why dont you look for
one of your own? That struck me like a
bombshell. 1 told my wife I thought
Grand Rapids had a class.
So I looked up Bro. Shirley DeGroot
whom I knew through my Dad. He was
working for his brother. Ed DeGroot
who was an elder in that class. Bro. Shir
ley said, Sure, well welcome you with
open arms. Then, my father who was
about 82 and living in Texas, came for a
visit. He was very pleased that 1was seek
ing the Lord and asked if 1 had conse
crated. I said no, as I thought you had to
be baptized at the same time. Of course
not, he said, baptism is a form of sur
rendering completely to your Redeemer,
Christ Jesus. A year later, in 1957 they
made me a deacon.
Then my wife, Marie took seriously ill
with a so-called blood tumor of the brain.
A specialist from the University of Mich
igan who was at the Butterworth Hospi
tal in Grand Rapids, tried a new method
of his and cured her. I thanked the Lord
many times for it. The sisters of the
Grand Rapids class came to see her often,
and as my wife said afterward, I never
knew such wonderful people. There must
be something that makes them that way. I
know all of them are Bible Students, so
when I get home I am changing over. 1
want the Volumes. I said, You can read
mine. No, she said, I want a brand
new set for myself, and I want to go with
you Sundays. She did go to the Bible
studies studied hard consecrated
and was baptized, and very much in love
with the Truth. We were married over 53
years when she died, and I was so pleased
and thankful to the Lord for calling her.
May the Lords blessing be upon you
all.
Statement of Purpose
The Bible Students Newsletter is sponsored
by the Bible Students Ecclesia of Dayton,
Ohio. It is published as a cooperative effort
of Bible Students who believe in the doc
trines presented in the Holy Scriptures as
revealed by our returned Lord through his
faithful and wise servant, the late Pastor
C harles Taze Russell, and prom ulgated
through the Six Volumes of Studies in the
Scriptures, Tabernacle Shadows, and other of
the Pastors writings.
Its purpose is to disseminate news and
information, other than doctrinal matters, of
interest am ong Bible Students as afore
mentioned.
Ecclesias and individual brethren are
invited to submit authentic information for
publication. News items should be verified
before submitting, as the sponsors cannot
assume responsibility for their accuracy.
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Harvest N ew s
"And he that reapelh receiveth wages, and gatherelh fruit unto Ufe eternal.. John 4:36

Light Shines CalamitiesWhy Permitted

in Waterbury
The brethren at Waterbury, Conn, use
editorial ads frequently in their witness
work, and choose a time when something
tragic has happened in the world. This ad
on calamities was inserted when news of
the African famine was fresh, and at the
time of the worlds greatest industrial
accident, in India, which caused over
2,500 deaths.
Recently Newsweek reported famines sweep the
continent of Africa, killing hundreds of thousands
of people and endangering millions more.
Newsweek also reported "poison gas leak in India
kills 2,500 and maims up to 100,000 in the worst
industrial accident in history. What is God doing
about all the chaos and suffering that is in the world
today? Millions of the human race are hungry and
ill-clad. Calamities maim and kill humans, war
takes its toll in suffering and death. More than a
hundred thousand people are dying every twenty-
four hours from so-called natural causes.
The Bible reveals that suffering and death first
entered the world because of the disobedience of
our first parents in the garden of Eden. Rom. 5:12,
18, 19.
Gods plan for the rescue of mankind from the
bondage of sin and death required the sacrifice of
his Son as a ransom price. John 3:16; Tim. 2:4-6. It
is nearly two thousand years ago that Jesus died to
redeem the world from death, but suffering and
death still continue.
In Acts 3:18-21 the Apostle Peter speaks of two
sets of prophecies. The one dealing with the suffer
ing of Messiah at his first advent as a sacrifice for sin
and the other dealing with the glory of Messiah as
the great deliverer who will abolish suffering and
death in his kingdom at his second advent.
There is a wise and loving purpose in the permis
sion of evil. Suffering and death will not be allowed
to continue forever. The Bible assures us of a time
when there shall be no more death, neither sorrow
nor sighing ... for the former things are passed
away." Rev. 21:4

Michigan State Fair British Witness A Frist True Gospel Heard

The Southeast Michigan Bible Students
had their customary booth for eleven
days (Aug. 23-Sept 2) at the State Fair in
Detroit. Most of the brethren served at
the booth which was staffed 12 hours
each day. Some from the Metro Detroit
class also assisted in this witness effort.
In keeping with their usual custom, the
focus was placed on getting the Divine
Plan into the hands of as many as possi
ble; then to obtain names, addresses and
phone numbers for the follow-up work.
This work is a year-round effort of the
Southeast Michigan ecclesia.
In addition to the 7,000 tracts passed
out, 488 First Volumes were sold; also, 15
sets of Scripture Studies, and hundreds of
assorted volumes and booklets. This year,
cassette tapes of public lectures were
duplicated and the ecclesias address and
phone number added. Thirty-eight tapes
were sold.
For This Cause was seen by 310 public
on July 26 at Anderson College, the new
site of the Indiana-Ohio convention. The
audience maintained a keen interest
throughout the showing. In their eager
ness to obtain the literature offered, the
people cleared a well-stocked table of its
contents as they filed out. All the brethren
rejoiced that so many in a community
dominated by the Church of God were
able to hear the glad tidings the true
Gospel.
Truth Broadcast in France
The brethren in France recently began
broadcasting their own radio program
for the first time. The program is pro
duced entirely by the French brethren
and is broadcast on four or more radio
stations. The brethren are presently con
tacting more stations to increase coverage.
In addition, a new Bible Student mag-
For This Cause will be shown for the
first time ever in Great Britian on Oct. 26.
The British premiere showing will be in
York, England, the home city of Sr. Aud
rey Johnston. Sr. Johnston became very
enthusiastic about the program after see
ing it in the U.S. last year, and encour
aged the English brethren to show it to
the public. May the Lord bless their
efforts!
azine is being published in France, entitled
the Messenger o f the Gospel. This now
makes two magazines available to the
French brethren. The Journal o f Zion
has been published for many years. Both
publications are devoted primarily to
reprinting articles by Pastor Russell.

Enthusiasm in Italy
A university professor in Parma, Italy is
reported to be very enthusiastic about
the Truth. The man is a former Catholic
from Great Britian who studied with the
Jehovahs Witnesses. After getting unsat
isfactory answers from them about Pas
tor Russell, he started doing his own
research. He wrote the Dawn, got a set of
Volumes, then wrote the Chicago Repub
lishing Committee, who corresponded
with him. A brother visited him in May
and discovered that the man had not only
read through the six Volumes, but is now
reading through the Reprints.

O u r B rethren Speak
M y tongue shall speak o f thy righteousness and praise all the day long."
Testimonies given at Vancouver. B.C.. May 18:
Childs Life Saved
Sr. Christina Wasiatych, Vancouver ecclesia. I want to express
our great thankfulness to our heavenly Father. Lately, we went
through a very difficult experience with our baby. It is hard to
put into words what we feel. When I was taken to the operating
room, the doctors didn't have hope that Jonathan was still alive,
but the Lord saved him. So we thank the heavenly Father and
want to serve Him as well as we can. We wish that the little one
will grow, and we will try to teach him how good the Lord is and
how much love is given. Thank you brethren for all your
prayers.
We Need One Another Desperately
Sr. Edith Chandler, Portland Area ecclesia. I am thankful to the
Lord for His providences of the past year. The trials are just
exactly what we need. 1 appreciate the path He led me and
helped me through the last and hardest trial of my life. I thank
also the dear brethren who stood by me during this. I realize that
we are in the last days of the church and we need one another
desperately. I learned so well how important testimony meetings
are, and to get to know one anothers trials and victories in the
Lord. The Lord not only gave us the Pastor to give us the
chronology and all the beautiful harvest message of Truth, but
also He gave us what we needed for developing our characters.
We certainly need doctrine but character too, and everything we
can to draw closer to the Lord and make our sacrifice more
acceptable to God.
Wants to be Faithful to the Truth
Bro. Leonard Kavanaugh, Vancouver ecclesia. I love to meet
with the Lords people. I dont know what 1would do if I did not
have a knowledge of the Divine Plan o f the Ages, the way the
world is today. I realize if you are a friend of the world you are an
enemy of God. The worldly spirit is the spirit of selfishness, and
the Lords people are the best. Their friendship stands. Im so
glad I got the Truth and I want to be faithful to it in this evil day.
Alerted to Coming Trials
Bro. Richard Stewart, Seattle, Wash, ecclesia. I havent testi
fied at conventions for sometime. The reason 1 am reflecting on
that today is that I have learned from experience that where I fail
to react properly to my opportunities in the Truth, it is because I
fail to appreciate the ground-work the Lord has laid in terms of
lessons, so that when the test came I could be successful in it.
In contemplating the year ahead, the Lord might have some
very practical tests for us in Christian living and following in the
footsteps of our Master, even though the time seems to linger
and some seem not to appreciate the doctrine we have held and
loved over the years. We may find more trials along this line this
year, and perhaps, the Lord is attempting to prepare us, so I want
to be alert to that.
Uplift Through New Interest
Bro. Albert Szab, Langley, B.C. ecclesia. 1 want to share with
the brethren one of the rich experiences we have had in the last 8
months. The Brittons started meeting with us regularly last
September. It is good to see the spirit of the Lord in their lives.
Bro. Herbert and Sr. Nora came in contact with the Truth when
wintering in Phoenix two years ago through a newspaper ad. He
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was a Baptist minister and as a result he has had a lot of thinking
to do doctrine-wise. Its interesting to see the progress they both
have made in studying and reading the Volumes at 90 years of
age. We can see the spirit of the Lord at work, especially in some
of the more difficult doctrines on the Second Presence and
chronology. Also, how he is turned around as far as hell is
concerned. He didnt believe too much in that originally, but the
fact that everyone will have an opportunity is wonderful.
Last week Sr. Nora had a 90th birthday party for Bro.
Herbert and there were a fair number of members from his
former congregation in the White Rock Baptist church. They
had left that church to come and meet with us, yet both are
respected in that church group. This experience has been a great
spiritual uplift in our class.
Testimonies given at Chicago, Illinois, May 25-27:
Truth is Overwhelming
Bro. John Hasty, Camdenton, Missouri. The Truth is just an
overwhelming thing for someone to come out of the world the
way I did. 1think the brethren that were raised in the Truth dont
have anything to compare it with, because they have always had
it. We can compare it with that terrible world we had so long.
A young man at work 1 have been witnessing to really he
started out witnessing to me had been studying with the
Witnesses and he began to ask me questions. I was trying to
work and 1 was afraid he was going to get us both fired. So now
its turned around the other way and I am following after him. I
gave him a First Volume printed in the 80s by the Watchtower
and hope he will read it. Thats the most contact we have had
since we put on For This Cause. 1 have high hopes that the
young man will enjoy the First Volume because he didnt take to
the two tracts I gave him previously. 1 would ask your prayers on
my behalf that I might be able to do the Lords will better than I
have in the past. We want to thank all the brethren that have sent
us letters of encouragement they have been wonderful. Please
pray for us Rachel and 1 are alone in Missouri.
Truth Work on a Decline
Sr. Ludmila Grudzien, Melbourne, Australia. I bring love and
greetings from the Melbourne class as well as my parents. Its
been a special blessing to find myself in this country for such a
long while meeting with so many brethren, and the small
things I see in conversations with the different ones.
I ask that you remember the brethren in Australia in your
prayers. They are all very elderly. The Truth work is on a down
swing over there and I see what difference there is between this
country and mine. If any of you are thinking of going to Austra
lia the friends would really appreciate visits. They need your
prayers as I do also.
In Grief Truth Remembered
Sr. Margaret Ferlejewski, Metro Detroit class. We received a
letter from Ray and Susan Charlton in Australia, and they asked
us to convey their love to the brethren at the Chicago Memorial
convention, and the news of Nanas death: Sr. Mary Henrietta
Charlton. She would have been 89 June 4. Many may remember
that she and her daughter Audrey traveled in this country a few
years ago. She had a stroke and was in poor condition, and they
were happy for her release.
See Brethren page 10
 Photos: (Top L to R) L. Greamer; Miriam, Avel and Herlinda Lupsor; Stanislaw and Rozalia Klima-
szewski. (Below) Gasper Grasso and Family. (Bottom) M. Ramirez with brethren at study (2nd from L).
Argentina from page /
Miguel Ramirez of Barzitagui is ex Brazil
Lupsor desired to learn more than was
tremely active, and has assembled a group One of the most active brethren over the
available in his native language only
of about 60 meeting with him. They have years in Brazil is Bro. Stanislaw Klimas-
Volumes 1, 5 and 6 being translated into
a mid-week meeting of about 15, and zewski, 80, of the small village of Viadu-
Roumanian. Therefore, he purchased
Saturday evening meetings of the larger tos, near Erechim. Since migrating to
English-language records and taught him
number. He is a product of the witnessing Brazil in the 20s, he has actively adver
self English to study the other Volumes.
of Bro. Lupsor who views him as a spirit tised the Truth in Polish language Roman
Although now very sick with arterio
ual son. The truths that are contained in Catholic publications. Some classes have
sclerosis, the fruitage of his labors is evi
the Spanish First Volume, he has absorbed been started, but they have all faded out,
dent, not only in his family, but in the fact
well. But, lacking other Volumes, he has as the brethren died. Presently he only
that almost all others in Argentina have
not been exposed to the Truth on the meets with his wife, daughter and two
heard the Truth through his witness.
Presence or annual celebration of the married sons. Bro. Klimaszewski, though
Bro. Lazar Lupsor, his sons Avel, 54,
Memorial. He has a high appreciation for poor in this worlds goods, is rich in faith,
and Milo, 59, and Milos wife Maruja are
the works of Pastor Russell. On the
consecrated and have an excellent know
whole, we were well impressed with him
ledge of the Truth. Other family members
and many in his group. They meet in their
are deeply interested, including grand
own church building, and their title
children and in-laws. Bro. Milo can read
included the word Evangelical, which
Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and Rou
usually in Latin countries denotes a branch
manian. Bro. Avels daughter Miriam
of Lutheranism. Bro. Miguels back
has a good command of English, and is
ground, however, is Adventist.
translating Volume 5 into Spanish. The
The Grasso family are relatives of the
Lupsors who live in Monte Grande, are
late Bro. Leo and Sr. Sarah Ruggirello of
interested in following up any new inter
Chicago. This large family (mostly with a
est that may develop in either Argentina
Witness background, though some from
or nearby Uruguay through radio or
Pentecostals and Catholic) has been
newspapers.
greatly influenced by the two visits of
Ramon Cassani of Villa Elisa is a
Bro. and Sr. Ruggirello and display an
former Jehovahs Witness elder, but is
active interest in the Truth. They are
now well-grounded in Present Truth, and
removed geographically from the other
has a willingness to be involved in Truth
brethren, but one of their number. Gas-
activity. His father Nicholas is also very
par, is now meeting weekly with the Lup
involved in the T ruth. They have
sor family. An ecclesia could eventually well nourished by an active correspon
assembled a small ecclesia of about seven,
be established within this family unit in dence with Polish brethren in Poland and
which meets every Saturday evening.
the San Martin area. the U.S. He took a quantity of the new
We also had contact with a friend of Portuguese volumes to use in his witness
the Ruggirellos from Sicily, Maria Alqui- activities.
lina, who is now studying with a Jehov Lisel Greamer is a sister from Ger
ahs Witness, but is more inclined to many, age 71, who received the Truth
believe as we do. However, it is too far for from a set of Volumes given to her by Sr.
her to travel from her home in Wilde to Eva Dortmund Hensel of Germany when
any of the meetings. Contact will be Eva was only a teen-ager. Sr. Greamer
maintained through correspondence. Bro. read these perhaps 10 years ago, and has
Avel Lupsor was with us during this visit been fed with weekly letters ever since by
(which occurred while a lady from the Sr. Eva, and now by monthly letters from
Witnesses was there teaching Maria) and both Sr. Eva and the Peter Keetmans.
made a good impression on Maria with Her faith and vision are strong. Though
his defense of the Truth. her knowledge of Portuguese is limited.

Photos: (Top L to R) H. and E. Wieland; Anna Yarmiscki and daughter Lucia Fonsaca. (Bottom L to R)
R. Cassani; The Fonsacas. All photosM. Hagensick
she is active in advertising the Truth in
German language publications in Brazil
and in talking to people on the beach in
her resort community of Balneario Cam-
boriou. She places about 200 booklets a
year in this manner. They own a condo
minium, in addition to their home, which
they rent out to vacationers. She plans to
use Portuguese volumes as sort of com
plimentary Gideon volumes for these
guests.
Bro. Helmut & Sr. Elena Wieland are
of German origin, and speak only Ger
man. These brethren moved to Brazil in
the 30s in response to the offer of free
land. They first heard the Truth about 10
years before in a public talk of J.F.
Rutherford. Feeling they were alone,
they had no associations with brethren
until Sr. Greamer received the Truth and
began advertising in a German language
publication. They responded and she is
the only one of the brethren they have
ever met, except for two visits of Ameri
can brethren. Since this contact, they
have also been receiving regular letters
from Sr. Hensel and the Keetmans and,
through these, have come to appreciate
the Second Presence. They have become
active'in witnessing themselves, finding a
Bro. Galitzky through their efforts. This
brother passed away early this year. Now
they are in contact with Bro. Erich Will.
Bro. Fonsaca has not been to see them
since they do not share the Portuguese
language for com m unication. The
Weilands remain very clear in the Truth,
with active correspondence with other
German-speaking brethren in the U.S.
Bro. Erich Will first heard the Truth as
a young lad of 14 in 1919. He and his
mother only had the opportunity to
attend two meetings and purchase all of
the Volumes before his father, an atheist,
removed the family to Brazil in 1921.
There they lost contact with all brethren
until the fall of 1984, when he wrote an
article for a German language paper
which Bro. Weiland saw. Bro. Fonsaca
had been to see him about two weeks
before us and he is thrilled to be back in
contact with the friends. During the years
of his isolation, he tried to attend
Jehovahs Witness meetings, but had to
stop after three months. They informed
him that there were no more Bible Stu
dents, and he felt as though he were the
last member of the body of Christ on
earth. Later he tried the Lutheran church
where a liberal pastor allowed him to
stay, despite his beliefs, for several years.
Eventually he even became head of the
Sunday school, until a new pastor was
installed who evicted him because of his
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beliefs. He planned on taking the new
Portuguese volumes to the members of
this Lutheran church. He is quite well-
known in the whole area, for he is an
artist of exceptional quality and his paint
ings are in demand.
Bro. Bertoldo Fonsaca, his wife Lucia
and son Eliseu, along with his father and
two sisters form a small group in Curit
iba, a city of 1,300,000 in Parana state.
Bro. Bertoldo has attended a U.S. Gen
eral convention and the first Interna
tional convention. He is fluent in Span
ish, Portuguese and Polish, and did the
translation for the Portuguese First
Volume. We found him strong in the
faith and active in its service. Everyone
tradesperson, neighbor or relative
who came to the door was quickly given a
chart talk and introduced to the First
Volume. He is very committed to work
on translations of the remaining volumes,
and work on the Second Volume is well
under way. Because this is not available in
Spanish, it will need to be translated in
the United States with Bertoldo doing the
correcting, the reverse of the procedure
used on Volume One.
There are three classes who believe the
door is closed in the Curitiba area started
by Bro. Trusz. They maintain a high
respect for Pastor Russell. Some of the
brethren who used to meet with these
classes may soon form an ecclesia, meet
ing with Bro. Bertoldo. In addition, some
neighbors of Bertoldo are extremely
interested and may join the New Curitiba
ecclesia.
Peru
The Olcese family is a well-to-do Peru
vian family with a Jehovahs Witness
background. Aldo, the oldest son, began
separating from the Witnesses in 1968,
and visited a number of brethren in the
U.S. at that time. He is now 36 years old,
speaks good English, has a knowledge of
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Brethren fro m page 7
Some years ago we were put in contact with a lady who was
having difficulty with the trinity. The church she attended
insisted that she must understand this before being baptized. But
she could not. So we had a lot of discussion and she could see our
point of view. She may embrace many points of Truth but
because of her family situation she stayed in the church they
attended but remained in contact with us. This week she
phoned to say her oldest son had been killed in an auto accident.
1realized she still appreciated the Truth she had learned from the
literature we sent her that she feels her son is asleep in the
tomb, and that she has hope of seeing him again.
The reason 1 mention this is that even if we dont see some
coming out and embracing the Truth, apparently we were able to
give some comfort as she wanted to share her thoughts and
confirm scriptures. She is sharing these with her family to com
fort them even though the church she attends sees differently. I
appreciate this because it is a way of keeping contact with those
outside the brethren and sharing our blessings of Truth now and
also in the future.
I Am Grateful for That
Sr. Nancy Mahachek, Northwest Indiana class. I want to testify
to the Lords goodness in my life. He has helped me to appreciate
His Plan and that He will always be with us to help, no matter
what, as long as we have faith in Him. He arranged for me to
have a sister, one who has helped me by giving advice and
encouragement. I have grown, not only through this sister, but
also through all the friends in the class. They are very loving and
upbuilding, and I appreciate the energy 1 receive after attending
meetings with them.
I have been praying for two things 1) that 1 may have more
time to study, and 2) for opportunities to witness to the public. I
have been working on that and 1am grateful for the study time I
have. 1was always shy about telling people I am a Bible Student,
and trying to explain a little about the Truth. I have had a couple
opportunities with worldly people who are giving an ear, so I am
very grateful for that.
1 want to explain that I have been around the Ledwinka
family for many years Barbara and I have been friends 26
years. When I sat at their table I was asked to say prayers along
with the other kids. I did remember those Truths I learned there,
and I am grateful for having had this contact.
Hearing the brethrens testimonies, 1 think. Look at the
hardship these have, and yet they have a zeal for the Lord, and I
am grateful for that!
Persecution Didnt Stop Them
Sr. Alpha Koterba, Paterson, New Jersey class. I had an experi
ence that reminded me of the privileges we enjoy in this country.
A sister from India is now living in the New York area with her
natural sister. She was in New Jersey for a week and I picked her
up for a Sisters study. I appreciated getting a birds eye view of
what the women have to endure in India. She mentioned that
when they have a baptismal service, its done publicly at a lake,
and everybody in the town knows it. From that point there is a
tremendous amount of persecution, not only toward the parents,
but the children also. She said that as a family, many of the wives
of the brethren do not embrace the Truth because they fear this
persecution. When her husband got the Truth in 1965 the whole
family would go out trading to church doors like they did in Bro.
Russells day. They were persecuted but it didnt stop them.
What an opportunity we have! We can do this freely, we can go
anywhere we want and nobody stops us, but not many take the
opportunity. Perhaps, we need a little persecution to help us
appreciate what we have.
Another experience has been a blessing. A young brother
who has been in the Minneapolis area a year and a half, had a
very interesting story to tell. As a Jehovahs Witness in Czecho
slovakia, he said that most of those he knew did not embrace all
the teachings that came out. It was a similar story to what Bro.
Bologa said. He wanted to leave the country because he did not
want to go into the army there. They dont recognize C.O.s so he
defected and wound up in Minnesota. He picked up a Dawn in
a library and got the Volumes and is studying them. He has
learned English fairly well in a year and a half. He is very
enthusiastic and hoping some day to be able to take the Volumes
back to Czechoslovakia. I dont know if they have ever been
printed in that language, but I find it thrilling to see how the
Lord is able to reach down here and there, and pick somebody
out when He wants something done. 1 ask your prayers that I
will be faithful in the opportunities that come my way.
I Thought I was Overcoming ..
Sr. Becky Gray, New Brunswick ecclesia. 1 want to share two
things 1 learned lately, first, in sacrificing for the brethren, I
should do what they consider needful, and not what 1want to do
for them. There is this dear jewel of a sister in our class who has a
lot of temporal needs. Sr. Karen Buchheit and 1 were all
enthused about going over to her house to help her clean and get
herself organized. She is failing and its hard for her to get out to
the meetings. We wanted to go in and start cleaning but she
would not let us. She did want us to come anyway. So we went
through the 9th chapter of the Third Volume, Thy God Reign-
eth. It was such a joy for us to see this sister reveling in the
prospect of the kingdom being set up. She wasnt complaining
about her aches and pains which are more than any of us have.
Her new creature was so transparent, it was very refreshing ...
and a lesson to me that I must serve the brethren according to
their needs, and not according to my ideas.
Another lesson I learned: A new sister has been coming to
our house for Reprint studies for many months. One article she
picked out was on Self-examination and Love. In it the question
was asked, do we practice taciturnity? 1 never even heard the
word. So we looked it up and found this was one of my sins 1
never had realized. In case some don't know what it means, it is a
rebellious silence. I thought all along 1 was being victorious on
certain occasions where instead of snapping back 1would retreat
into purposeful silence. I am very thankful to the Lord because 1
have been struggling to make progress on the race course of love
and wondering where I am on that course. It was a rude shaking
to realize that here what I thought was overcoming was not
overcoming at all.
Testimonies given at New Brunswick, New Jersey, July 4-7:
Thankful for Guardian Angel
Bro. Ed Pakowski, Groton, Conn, ecclesia. The Lord has
permitted some experiences to come to our class. Sr. Eva Coop
ers son went lobstering with a friend. The boat hit a buoy and
sank. Only the friends body was found. We all sympathize with
sister in her time of trouble. About a month ago, there was a
tornado in northeast Connecticut and my wife and I were on the
edge of it. Our car shook and I had to hold on to the wheel firmly.
1 couldnt pray but in my heart I know the Lord heard me. I
thank God that His guardian angel is with us wherever we go.
In Quietness is Strength
Sr. Ruth Maillard, Pinellas Park, Florida. In my work the
Lord is showing me the need of quiet rest that in quietness and
confidence would be my strength. I think one of the elements of
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Serving the Brethren
Indian Brethren Rejoice
The project to send our Indian brethren
copies of Pastor Russells writings is
nearly complete. Various English-speak
ing Indian brethren and 14 ecclesias
received a total of 42 sets of deluxe edi
tion Volumes, 5 sets of Tower Reprints,
and copies of the Pastors other writings.
Sample tracts and booklets were also
sent.
There are still a few things for the
Indian Literature Project to do. The
Committee plans to print some booklets
in two different Indian languages, and
will also send the Indian ecclesias various
Bible helps. Orders for booklets will have
to be continually filled by the committee.
According to those working on the pro
ject, many brethren generously responded
to the call to send spiritual food to India.
One committee member said that for
some of the Indian brethren, the deluxe
Volumes will not only be their greatest
spiritual treasure, but their greatest and
most costly material possession as well.
The stronger deluxe binding will hold up
better in the Indian climate than other
editions would.
Bro. Joseph, an elder in Coimbatore
wrote a letter on June 4 thanking the
See Indian page 15 Photos (L to R) Top: Bro. D. Daniel & wife (seated) with friends at
home-meeting place, Bangalore; Bottom: Bro. Alexander (seated)
& class in his home-meeting place, Mangalore.

Therefore, the overwhelming major service and we respect their sincerity.

C.O. R e s o lu tio n
Adopted at the Indiana-Ohio Ecclesias
11th Regional Convention, July 23-28,
1985.
We in convention assembled in Ander
son, Indiana, as representatives of var
ious Bible Student congregations of the
United States, take this opportunity to
state clearly our position regarding par
ticipation in war.
Our convictions are the same today as
they were at the inception of the Bible
Student Fellowship over one hundred
years ago.
We believe that we as Christians must
not engage in war. This conviction is
based upon our belief that we are children
of God, whose laws forbid our participa
tion in war in any form. We recognize the
right of every Christian to his or her con
scientious convictions, but to us of the
Bible students fellowship, participation in
war is forbidden by our understanding of
the Bible.
ity of Bible Students are conscientiously
opposed to both combatant service in the
Armed Forces. Instead, we are willing to
perform civilian service that is consistent
with our convictions in lieu of military
service.
However, some Bible Students can
conscientiously perform non-combatant
Brother Moves to Serve
In the 1984 Fall Newsletter, Bro. Bill and
Sr. Ruth Bender of Forestville, Wis. were
listed as isolated with an appeal to any
brethren who could come to study with
them or serve them spiritually. Bro.
Kenneth Glaze of Lancaster, Pa. saw the
announcement and wrote them.
On August 19 he wrote to the Newslet
ter as follows: After seeking the Masters
will, I wrote the Benders a few days after
receiving the Newsletter. Additional cor
respondence led me to believe 1 should
visit their ecclesia. By mutual agreement
a trip was planned for the week of August
5, when the class had arranged to present
It is moved that we, the Bible Students
Convention assembled in Anderson,
Indiana, July 23-28 declare the above
statement is a proper expression of our
conscientious convictions.
Unanimously approved July 27. 1985.
the Divine Plan at the local fair in Stur
geon Bay, Wis.
It now seems the Master has answered
the Benders request. Plans are underway
for me to move to northeastern Wiscon
sin. Sr. Bender has found an apartment
for me about a mile and a half from their
home ... Bro. Glaze departed Pennsyl
vania for Algoma, Wisconsin on Sep
tember 4 to begin a new stage in his Chris
tian experience one of service and
fellowship with the Benders and their lit
tle ecclesia. May the grace of our Lord
Jesus Christ be with them!
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any trial (one of Satans tactics) is that he creates a situation of
unrest where it is very difficult to absorb strength and nourish
ment from our studies, or to find benefits of prayer. The scripture
came to me that if we are wearied in the small experiences, what
will it be in the swelling of Jordan? Our attitude in accepting
these experiences is the best possible preparation for the trials of
the future. We must not live in an ivory tower isolating ourselves
from the world; rather, we should go forth with a one-handed
blessing. Everytime 1 give out a tract, I feel I am giving out a
voucher that 1 will be able to redeem by helping that person in
the kingdom.
Volume Study on the Telephone
Sr. Karole Doran, Louisville, Kentucky. My biggest blessing is
being in a room with a sister in the spirit who used to be in our
Louisville class and who is now isolated in Vermont. One thing
we have been doing these past two years is studying the Third
Volume by telephone. We have prepared outlines and we study a
chapter at a time, reading the chapter as a unit and having
questions on it. Sr. Vanessa and I do that several questions at
a time a couple times a month and for us it is preferable to
tapes. If you know brethren who are isolated, you might con
sider bringing some of the Lords blessings to them by phone.
I dont like confronting people where there is a difference of
opinion and so, in the Lords providence, He has moved my job
so that I am working with a person I can get along with the least.
I thought the Lord would remove the situation but He removed
the buffer. The hardest thing for me to handle was the day a child
that I love very much came in, and she called him a name in front
of me. I was devastated and didnt know what to do. I ask an
interest in your prayers that the Lord would give me wisdom. I
really like this person and feel sorry for her. I think she is just one
of the poor groaning creation. The scripture that means a lot to
me in this experience is Psalms 86:11,12.
Honesty in Little Things
Bro. Tom Gilbert, Omaha, Nebraska. After returning from
youth camp, we had a study on Am 1a Conscientious Objector?
and later had a series of case studies with scenarios of young
people presented in various events in their lives. These emphas
ized that being a C.O. is more than just knowing that you dont
want to kill or participate in war. To validate your claim as a
religious C.O. you must live a life which reflects that. In one of
these scenarios, there was a story about three boys in school, one
a Jehovahs Witness, the other a son of a Bible Student, and one
a Quaker. Two of the boys went to the pop machine, put in 50
cents and two Cokes came out. We debated what to do. Later in
the day, I put in 30 cents for a carton of milk and got two. It took
me until Friday to find the canteen man to return the 30 cents for
the second carton. I appreciated this from the Lord that we had
been reminded of even the little opportunities when we must
have integrity and show honesty and Christian principles.
Lord is Opening Doors in South America
Bro. John Ruggirello, North Brookfield class. I have had many
experiences as a result of my father's death in April. The support
of the brethren has gotten us through it. 1 suppose that is
something that has always been there but you never know about
it until something happens. Regardless of the personal differ
ences the brethren have, they are there to help and especially my
mother, because she has had the hardest part of all.
It seems like the Lord is opening up a lot of doors in South
America with my fathers family. This is very encouraging
because I have always wondered about S. A. and Africa. It seems
like the Bible Students were never active there, and here we have
a brother who for sixty years has been faithful to the Truth. The
brethren are there, its just a matter of finding them, getting
together, and encouraging them. 1 am constantly amazed at the
Lords patience with me. He has always helped me and showed
me the way. It is only a matter of grasping His hand and being led
by Him. For a long time I have been thick-headed and tried to do
my own thing. But I have learned the hard way that you cant do
what you want but need to look more for His leadings. I hope to
be more sympathetic to the brethren and follow the Lord more
closely.
The Lord Kept Them from Harm
Sr. Bernice Swann, Wilmington, Delaware. I am happy to have
my family with me my mother, sister, nieces. I listened to
yesterdays testimonies and one brother said that the blessings
and miracles come and we are not even aware of them that
they happen so suddenly. I want to give special thanks to the
Lord because He saved my sister and husband in a car and kept
them from harm. It is little things like this that the Lord takes
care of when we are least aware of it. I pray that He will show me
the way I shall choose. He has been working with me, giving me
information I did not know was in the Scriptures. Our family
here is joined together, black and white, and all the other ethnic
groups. He is bringing us all together to tell us thats the way His
family will be.
Cast Not Away Your Confidence...
Sr. Mary Norby, Pinellas Park, Florida. It is so good to be here
rejoicing and thankful I could come and enjoy the blessings. I
think of Bro. Norby and how he loved conventions. Last night
the singing reminded me of how he loved to sing. Then, I was
reminded of those who always loved to testify Sr. Lundquist,
Bro. Malik, Sr., Bro. Comer with his poetry, Bro. Dinwoodie
and his beautiful prayers, and Bro. Kolliman with his exhorta
tions to faithfulness in service. I would like to exhort the
brethren to cast not away your confidence which hath great
recompense of reward. I am thankful we can look forward in
due time when all in the earth will be saying, Great and marve
lous are thy works, Lord God Almighty, just and true are thy
words, O King of saints.
Testimonies given at Golden, Colorado, July 19-21:
Inmates Hear the Truth
Bro. Ralph Gaunt, Jackson, Michigan ecclesia. In the past year
1 have had two big blessings. They are both somewhat related.
Following my military service in the 1940s 1 was hospitalized
and in a bad way for about a year. Recently the Lord has given
me a ministry with emotionally disturbed people. I have been
able to witness the Truth to a young woman (7 months pregnant)
who wanted to commit suicide and her husband asked me to
come and talk to his wife. I can still remember when I first saw
her, she had the eyes of death, but by Gods grace I got through to
her and she could appreciate the fact of Gods goodness on her
behalf. 1 was glad for that privilege.
In another case, I was instrumental in saving a man from
suicide. I found out later that he wanted to confess his crime ... I
suggested that he throw himself on the mercy of the court when
he came to trial. He did that and got a 3 to 15 years sentence.
From prison he wrote and asked if I would come to the prison
and witness. I was privileged to go into that major correctional
insitution and I met people there I would never have chosen to
witness to. For about six months I went on a weekly basis. It was
a beautiful privilege and one of the highlights of my Christian
See Brethren p a g e 14

This story is one o f 20 about deceased
brothers and sisters who were strong in
the Truth and led exemplary lives, reflect
ing their faith and zeal.
These histories were written by various
brethren fo r the Youth Camp program in
June, to acquaint the young people with
some o f the beloved saints o f the past.
We will include others o f these in
future issues as space permits.
Ed.
Polish Chorus on Tape
Hymns sung in Polish by a 50-voice cho
rus of Polish young people are available
on tape. The 60 minute cassette tape is $4.
postpaid from: International Convention,
1425 Lachman Lane, Pacific Palisades,
CA 90272.
William A. Baker, Pilgrim
The eleventh chapter of the book of
Hebrews points out to us the example of
many of Gods holy saints who lived and
died in the pre-Christian era. They are a
reminder of those who make up the per
sonnel of whom the Bible says, the world
was not worthy (Hebrews 11:38) yet
whose example of faith is inspiring to all
of us who read the records.
It follows, likewise, that we who live in
the Gospel Age have records of faithful
saints who walked in the footsteps of
their Leader and Master and counted not
their lives dear unto themselves. Many of
these have lived in the twentieth century!
We would be remiss if we failed to
mention one William A. Baker, a resi
dent of Portland, Oregon, born in the
year 1879, joined his Master in 1961.
Brother Baker was employed with the
well-known firm of Myers Frank at the
managerial level. His Christian principles
were put to excellent use on a daily basis.
Brother Bakers introduction to Truth
circles commenced shortly after the turn
of the century. His zeal and faithful sup
port of Truth earned him the respect of
all, and he was a noble example of a man
of God!
Brother Baker, like Zaccheus, was of
little stature in the physical sense, but versation (conduct), in love, in spirit, in
his steadfastness of Truth, doctrines, zeal,
service, and godliness earned him a name
New Class in England
Brethren report that an ecclesia has
recently formed in New Castle Upon
Tyne, England. It seems a group of
former Jehovahs Witnesses got sets of
Studies in the Scriptures, and started
advertising. In time, they found other
former Jehovahs Witnesses and two old-
time Bible Students. The new class of
about 14 might be the largest ecclesia in
England that believes in the Lords
Second Presence.
Secretary
Cleveland Bible Students
Alex Brzostek, Secy
17820 East Park Dr.
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 486-3467
in Truth circles as The Little Giant.
Brother Baker was very active in the
work of the Photo-Drama of Creation
and frequently was a companion of Bro.
Russell. He was active in the pilgrim serv
ice. His personal assurance of the fulfil
ment of all of Gods purposes qualified
him as an excellent public speaker, and he
was so used on the Pacific coast until the
close of his life.
He often used the word Heritage and
encouraged the brethren to consider and
assess the value of the harvest message.
Within the context of the word, he would
frequently be heard to question the
brethren, Have you read the Volumes
lately? Indeed, an excellent question to
raise even for us at the present time!
As we consider many faithful brethren
in the Truth movement of this century,
may each of us likewise take our place in
the sands of time and do them respect
and honor by copying their example in
our lives, remembering that it will yet be
said of all the Christian faithful that This
one and that man was born in her, and
that the Lord loveth the gates of Zion
more than the dwellings of Jacob." (Psalm
87) To us who still remain be thou an
example of the believer in word, in con
faith, in purity. I Timothy 4:12.
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can make good use of it.
The screen is made to be permanently
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weighs about 80 pounds. The overall
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experience. People would come with worn Bibles and 1 would
quote scriptures to them and they would quote scriptures back to
me. There were about 35 people from every conceivable level of
crime. After that first meeting in the prison I felt like I could fly
right over the prison walls. All 1 had was the Truth, but that was
all that I needed!
These are the counterbalancing blessings the Lord has given
for the tragedy in my family of the past year. (Bro. Ralph
testified about this the following day.)
I have a beautiful sister 10 years older than 1 who mothered
me as a child, taking me to conventions and introducing me to
the Truth about 50 years ago. She was consecrated at 14. Then
she married in the Lord and 1 was best man at her wedding when
I was 15. Her husband died last November and my sister died
inside also. I was called upon to take charge of funeral arrange
ments because my sister was sick and had to be placed in a
nursing home. She has had a complete personality change. All
these years she has been such a loving zealous person regarding
the Truth, serving the brethren, and her marriage was happy in
the Lord. I guess the most comforting thing 1 can take from it is
that possibly she has already made her calling sure. Its a hard
thing to see someone you love deteriorate mentally. I have the joy
and peace of the Lord in my heart and try to say these things to
my sister but she refuses to listen thats hard. She doesn't want
to see the brethren anymore. I need your prayers and I ask
prayers for my sister according to the Lords will.
I was at ease ..
Sr. Marjorie Crosby, Lakewood, Colo, ecclesia. In Job 16:12 he
says, I was at ease but he shattered me. I had been planning a
short vacation which I thought was needed and from every angle
1 thought it was in good taste, and it would end up at the Fort
Worth convention. 1 had been living quite at ease ... In a way, I
might have been aware of it but it did not shake me and I did not
mend my ways. It was kind of an easy feeling, as Job puts it. So
we started on our little vacation, but 1wound up doing nothing I
had planned, and ended up in the hospital (in a small town)
where 1 knew no one. I never got to the Fort Worth convention
and I thought, How could this happen to me! I had it all planned
out so beautifully. Lying there feeling sorry for myself I thought.
Who made all these plans in the first place? I had slipped into
such an easy way of enjoying all the benefits and really wasnt
making a great deal of progress. When I realized 1 was only 80
miles from the convention and wasnt allowed to go, it gave me a
second thought, a caution that I could be so near, and yet so far.
It was a blessed experience.
Testing Brings Awareness
Sr. Donna Lawrence, North Lynn, Colorado. 1 have had one
extremely hard trial for about 8 years. I was getting discouraged.
It was through this trial that I have found out that the problem
was me. I have learned that the Lord deals with us like we deal
with our children. He says, if we will take responsibility He will
give us provings, and if we dont follow His instruction. He has
to discipline us. I am getting to the point where I am beginning to
learn this from a different viewpoint and it seems that this trial is
starting to dissipate. From this, I am also developing an under
standing of other people. 1 am really glad I have brethren, and 1
would like to form closer relationships with them because we can
help each other. 1 am grateful I came into the Truth, and to my
heavenly Father and His Word.
A Weakness Recognized
Sr. Eldina Kinion. Fort Collins, Colo, ecclesia. 1 received such a
blessing a few months ago I am still meditating on it and would
like to share it. God has been dealing with me in regards to my
weakness ... When 1 was about 18 it began to give me some
trouble but I did not recognize it as a weakness at that time. Then
when 1 matured and came into the Truth I was already unequally
yoked, so I learned a lot of wonderful lessons. Recently the Lord
showed me the blessing of being unequally yoked that it was
to develop the weakness in my character. There is a certain
element in trial that comes in contact with weakness of character
that has taken me 27 years to understand and to receive the
blessing from this experience.
When the Lord gives you the understanding of what it is He is
trying to teach you, it throws an entirely different light on your
trial. I was grateful for the Fathers wisdom in giving me such a
wonderful opportunity to see and understand it, 1 could only
praise Him for His love. He knows exactly what we need. He
knows how to guide it and shape the experience so that it can
bring the blessing, not only to yourself but to all those involved
with it. I have found that in the overcoming of your weaknesses it
is necessary to be placed in a condition that doesnt change. It
makes me think of the permission of evil. God has appointed a
certain time period for the permission of evil and the church is
going to benefit richly from this. When He takes it away, others
will be blessed.
Brought Love from Brethren in Israel
Sr. Virginia Sowers, Tempe, Arizona. 1 would be remiss if I
didnt bring you the love of your brethren in Israel. Arden and
Darlene Bausch who live in a Christian kibbutz asked to be
remembered. They came and had dinner with us one night in
Haifa. Stuart and Jean Livermore who live south of Tel Aviv
we spent an afternoon with them want you to know that the
Truth is as bright and shining to them as it ever was. They asked
that I bring their love. For my own personal experience, the
Lord has given me many things. 1 can identify so much with the
things that have been said how He overrules in ways that you
marvel at after it happened. You realize that He has many things
in mind for you to experience and if you stick with it and try to
learn what He is teaching you, the blessing will be yours in the
end.
Afflicted fr o m p a g e 4
presently is improved though still critical. He says he feels better
and others say his appearance is returning to normal. He is now
able to walk though painful with the aid of crutches. More
important, the Zaboskis said, is the spiritual growth both have
gained through this trying experience which has drawn them
closer to the Lord and increased their faith. They appreciate the
prayers already offered and the many kind expressions of love
and concern from the brethren.
Sisters Lorraine Zuk & Dorothea Tenut of the Chicago eccle
sia are saddened by the death of their father, J oseph Borowski on
Sept. 15 at 92. Their brother Ted assumed his care in his declin
ing years.
Joseph and his wife, the late Sr. Sophie, attended the Polish
class meetings for many years after first hearing the Truth from a
Polish brother who delivered bread to their home.
Bro. Edmund Jezuits funeral witness was a comforting mes
sage for Josephs 5 children, 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grand
children and many relatives and friends. Bro. Jeffry Zuk is one of
his grandsons.
 December 28,29 Chicago, Illinois. Chicago Bible Students New
C onventions Years Annual. Location: Not confirmed. Three speakers. Secre
tary: Bruno Hack, 3820 W. 116th PI, Garden Homes, 1L. (312)
In the midst of the congregation will I praise thee. Ps. 22:22 388-0321

The Associated Bible Students of Phoenix, Arizona announce

October 25-27 Chicopee, Massachusetts. New England Bible
Students Fifth Annual (new location). Quality Inn & Confer
ence Center, 1-291 & MA Turnpike at Exit 6. Secretary: Mrs.
Richard Suraci, 171 Johnson Road, Hamden, C T 06518. (203)
248-3793
October 2527 Connellsville, Pennsylvania. Change of location:
Best Western Conley Motel, New Stanton (same location as 2
years ago). Make reservations through the class for special rates
($12 - Room, 2 dbl beds). Contact: Wesley Cramer, RD1, Box
326C, Monongahela. PA 15063. (412)258-2585. Four speakers,
opens Fri. eve. 7, Study on Reign of Christ; public discourse Sat.
6:30; ends Sun. 4 p.m.
that their usual Thanksgiving convention will not be held this
year (1985).
1986
January 19 Lebanon, Connecticut. Lebanon Bible Students;
Tentative location: Lebanon Elementary School, Rt 207. Four
speakers. For information: George Duhaime, Elder, R R 1, Box
192, Randall Road, Lebanon, CT 06249.
International Convention
August 2-8 Willengen, Germany (new site), 100 miles north of
Frankfort. Contact: International Convention, 1425 Lachman
Lane, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.

Peru fro m page 9
Greek and Hebrew, and is thoroughly
consecrated. He is also a deep student of
the Bible and Pastor Russells writings.
Aldo is willing to make contacts with
radio stations in Peru, which, as a suc
cessful businessman, he is well qualified
to do. The family received a major set
back when the former military regime
confiscated without reimbursement all of
the 16 superm arkets in the family
business.
Advertising Prospects
A four-inch advertisement was placed in
the largest circulation Argentinian news
paper, Clarin. Over 350 responses have
been received. An ad agency is putting
together a package of radio time and
print advertising.
Translation Needs
The most desperate need is for Volumes 2
through 6 and Tabernacle Shadows in
both Spanish and Portuguese. Miriam
Lupsor has begun the 5th Volume in
Spanish, and work on Volume 2, in both
Spanish and Portuguese, has begun in
the U.S.
Any brethren who have a thorough
knowledge of either Spanish or Portu
guese, or know of others who have such
knowledge, are encouraged to contact Sr.
Marge Hagensick to assist in the transla
tion work that lies ahead.
A tailor-made cross is preparing you
fo r a custom-made crown.
Centennial from page I dents Newsletter... the two copies of that
is now not with me; one [is] at Erode
is being designed to highlight its first
Ecclesia ... Another copy is at Trichy
century.
[Triuchi] When I showed it, they wanted
At Fort Worth, the brethren are offer
it. I gave them just like that. Bro. George
ing a volume mailing service to all who
[of] Coonoor had some copies of the
wish to participate. Ecclesias or individu
N ew sletter from whom also I took
als would supply typewritten pressure
3 copies and gave one to Podanur
sensitive labels in zip code order. The
[Ecclesia].
First Volume magazine will be mailed to
Concerning the Memorial, Bro. Joseph
all names received at a cost of $60 for
writes: the wonderful Memorial season
each 200 names, including postage.
... was a very blessing here in India. I
For brethren who may wish to distrib
went to Erode, a place between Coimba
ute the First Volume from door to door,
tore and Trichy. A bout 20 brethren
the rate for a bulk shipment (including
attended and partook. In Coimbatore,
freight or postage) is: 10 for $5; 50- $15;
nearly 50 partook. The gathering was
100-$27; 1000-$250.
nearly 75 ..
Advance orders will enable the Fort
He then described the annual three-
Worth ecclesia to determine the size of
day April convention in Bangalore: a
the printing they are about to undertake.
very great blessing it was about 400
A prompt response is urged, and if possi
brethren and sisters participated. Six
ble pre-payment with the order. Write or
brothers and sisters consecrated them
call: Fort Worth Bible Students, P.O. Box
selves in the service of the Lord ...
4085, F ort W orth TX 76106. Phone
For the two hour public talk, Bro.
(817) 237-9379.
Joseph spoke on Second Volume Scrip
ture Studies with much elaborations of
Elijah and Elisha group ... On the third
Indian fro m page 11 day many brethren actually wept on part
brethren and telling of various activities ing sweet sorrow. I myself could not
in India. He writes that the books were contain while praying at that time.
more than blessing for all of us. We
cannot repay such kindness. We thank
wholeheartedly for the excellent service
... kindly convey my Christian love to ... He causeth the vapors to ascend from
Bible Students of Canada and all the the ends o f the earth; he maketh
USA Ecclesias ... all our 14 branches lightnings fo r the rain. He brings the
[ecclesias] have written to me to thank winds out o f his treasures. Psa. 135:7
you for your noble gesture. They will also
write to you ...
Bro. Joseph said the brethren, re
joiced over the photo [in the] Bible Stu

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To Us The Scriptures Clearly Teach__
. . . that the Church is the Temple of the Living God peculiarly "his
workmanship ; that its construction has been in progress throughout the
Gospel Age ever since Christ became the worlds Redeemer and the
Chief Corner Stone of this Temple, through which, when finished, Gods
blessing shall come to all people and they find access to him. 1 Cor.
3:16, 17; Eph. 2:20-22; Gen. 28:14; Gal. 3:29
. . . that Meantime the Chiseling, the shaping, and polishing of conse
crated believers In Christs atonement for sin, progresses; and when the
last of these living stones," elect and precious, shall have been made
ready, the Great Master Workman will bring all together in the First Resur
rection; and the Temple shall be filled with his glory, and be the meeting
place between God and men throughout the Millennium. Rev. 15:58.
. . . that the Basis of Hope for the Church and the world lies in the fact
that Jesus Christ by the grace of God, tasted death for every man, a
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ransom for all, and will be the true light which llghteth every man that
cometh into the world, In due time. Heb. 2:9; John 1:9:1 Tim. 2:5, 6.
. . . that the Hope of the Church is that she may be like her Lord, "see him
as he is," be partakers of the Divine Nature, and share his glory as his
joint-heir. 1 John 3:2; John 17:24; Rom. 8:17; 2 Pet. 1:4.
. .. that the Present Mission of the Church is the perfecting of the saints
for the future work of service; to develop in herself every grace; to be
Gods witness to the world; and to prepare to be kings and priests In the
next Age. Eph. 4:12; Matt. 24:14; Rev. 1:6; 20:6.
. . . that the Hope for the World lies in the blessings of knowledge and
opportunity to be brought to all by Christs Millennial Kingdom the
restitution of all that was lost in Adam, to all the willing and obedient, at
the hands of their Redeemer and his glorified Church when all the
willfully wicked will be destroyed. Acts 3:19-23; Isa. 35.