July, 1942
268 THE K I N G ’ S BUS I NE S S NOTES on Christian Endeavor
Of God (1 Sam. 1:24-28; 2:18-26).
b. Samuel serves the Lord in as
sociation with Eli (1 Sam. 3:1).
c. He becqm.es God’s prophet
priest (1 Sam. 3). . 2. Saul and David.
a. Boy David in ministry and fel lowship with Saul (1 Sam. 16:21-23). b. Boy D a v i d finds a work he alone is prepared to do, though sur- r o u n d e d by matured men—and he does 'it fearlessly (1 Sam. 17:31-58). 3. Paul and Timothy. a. Boy Timothy, a fellow laborer with matured Paul (Acts 16:3; 1 Cor. 16:10; Phil. 2:19-23). b. Timothy received instruction from his senior laborer (1 an*d 2 Tim.). c. Timothy received and applied spiritual instruction in his home (2 Tim. 1:5). II. “YOUTH AND ADULTS’’ in the Work of God. 1. In order to be a real power for God in any community, a church must have: a. A nucleus of older, praying, Bible-reading believers, who assume the responsibility of running the church. b. A nucleus of genuinely saved y o u n g people who are advertising, boosting, and promoting the' church in cooperation with the wise counsel and guidance of the adults. 2. Nothing is more beautiful than a friendship between a youth and an adult. Let us each select some adult in our church (preferably one who is shy and backward) and be a true friend to that one—why wait to be “pampered” and “ babied” and “wor- tied” over? Why not take the lead in the spiritual life of our church? For the Leader 1. If time allows, discuss the advan- t a g e s and disadvantages of having age groups meet together. 2. Consider ways in which a greater fellowship between the young people and adults of your church could be accomplished. 3. Invite the adults to a meeting occasionally. Plan a social affair to gether. Go to jail services, gospel team meetings, etc., with adult work- ers. AUGUST 9, 1942 YOUTH IN OTHER CHURCHES 1 T h e s s a l o n ia n s 4:9-12 By William Kelts Introduction The words written in these verses by Paul come as a timely admonition for the church in these days, cover ing the relationship of Christians to one another and to persons outside Christ’s church.
The Writers
August 2 —LYMAN A. WENDT
Mr. Wendt (Biola ’34) is pastor of Calvary Church, Santa Ana, Calif., and has also an extensive ministry among young people’s groups in Southern California where he is a frequent speaker at rallies and summer conferences. As pilot for the personal plane of R. G. LeTourneau, President of R. G. LeTourneau, Inc., Mr. Retts (Biola ’34) flies about 150,- 000 miles,a year and is able to assist also with the music in the gospel meetings at which Mr. LeTourneau speaks in his frequent trips about the United States, also speaks to many young people’s groups in various cities. Miss Rasmussen attended the Bible Institute of Los Angeles from 1932 *to 1934 and served as Acting Superintendent of Women at the Institute from the fall of 1937 to the spring of 1939. Prior to coming to Los Angeles, she was a high-school teacher in Oregon. She is at present a missionary of tHe Los Angeles Hebrew Mission. Mr. Nelson is Christian Work Director of the.Mount Hermon Associatioii, the organization which operates the Bible con ference grounds at Mount Hermon, Calif., among the red woods in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Before undertaking his present work, Mr. Nelson was engaged in young people’s work at the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood* Calif. As one of the Bible Women of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, Miss Scott is the teacher of numerous Bible classes for young women, including the Lyceum Club which meets at the Institute and is the parent organization of the Lyceum- • Eteri movement in various Southern California and other Western communities.
August 9—WILLIAM BETTS
August 16—CHARLOTTE E. RASMUSSEN
August 23—CYRUS N. NELSON *
August 30—MYRTLE E. SCOTT
we do have a common interest and en joyment and mind and purpose. If a local church group is not composed of young and old—working and playing, witnessing and praying— together, it will not prosper. The ideal church (or home, or nation) is that where young people and adults are in harmony and unity in the common interest of exalting the Son of God. Thus it has always been, as God’s Word reveals; and thus it may now be, as God’s work allows. For Those Who Have Topics I. “YOUTH AND ADULTS” in the Word of God. (A little initiative and preparation will develop this topic into one of much profit and interest. Other ex amples of association between youth and a d u l t s can be cited from the Scriptures.) 1. Eli and Samuel, a. Boy Samuel brought to Eli for instruction and training in the things
AUGUST 2, 1942 YOUTH AND ADULTS A cts 16:1-5 By Lyman A. Wendt Introduction
One of the unfortunate results of the modern system of highly graded church and Bible School programs is the creation of a feeling of discom fort between “youth and adults.” In most of our Christian Endeavor Societies or other expressional organi zations, the different* age groups are closely divided. No doubt this policy has many advantages, for, from the natural standpoint, we, as youth, do not have the same interests and en joyments as do our seniors. However, this condition has created undesirable barriers between the age divisions, a situation which is not conducive to growth and development, either spirit ual or numerical. We must not forget that “in Christ” ♦
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