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August 3, 1930 Chances to Serve Christ in Summer John 6:1-14 (Consecration Meeting) S uggestive O rder of S ervice Two songs bearing on the topic. Prayer by leader. Song. Responsive Scripture reading: John 6: 1-14. Sentence prayers (each member taking part and praying especially that he may be enabled to win at least one soul to Christ during the summer). Announcements and offering. Special musical number. Leader’s remarks. Call for answers to questions (see list below). Closing song. Benediction (repeat Psa. 19:14). * * * T houghts on the T opic To those who look for them, oppor tunities to serve Christ are presented the year around. But the summer months seem to afford special occasions for soul winning. For instance, many people spend their vacations away from home. At such times they naturally form new acquaintances. The young person who is seeking every possible chance to witness for Christ will welcome these circumstances. He will seek to turn conversation into spiritual channels. If he discovers that the one with whom he is conversing is unsaved, he will prayerfully and tactfully endeavor to lead that one to Christ. If, on the other hand, he becomes acquainted with believ ers, he will cultivate their friendship, en joy Christian fellowship with them, and try to be a help to them. When away from home we should make it a rule to attend church services and especially young people’s meetings. If opportunity is given to testify, we should not fail to speak a word for our Lord. We may not think that this is a very great service; but if, like the boy with the loaves and fishes, there is a willingness to do whatever we can, God will bless the effort. “Little is much when God is in it.” ♦ * * S ide L ights “ What is that in thine hand?” Is it a hoe or a needle or a broom? Is it a pen or a sword? Is it a ledger or a school book? Is it a typewriter or a telegraph instrument? Is it an anvil or a printer’s rule? Is it a carpenter’s plane or a plas terer’s trowel? Is it a throttle or a helm? Is it a scalpel or a yardstick? Is it a musical instrument or the gift o f song? Whatever it is, give it to God in loving service. “ Whatsoever thy hand findeth to
do, do it with thy might." In the Scrip ture there was a man with a “withered hand” —what pathos, what tragedy! How uneven are the chances o f success in the world to a man with a withered hand! Such is a handicap indeed. But this is not an incurable ailment. Christ said to the man with the withered hand, “Stretch forth thine hand.” Do it, brother. Obey! There is life, character, achievement, ser vice, career, in that hand—stretch it forth! For Christ’s sake, for your own sake, for humanity’s sake, stretch it forth —now !— Chas. E. Locke in “A Man’s Reach." “I’ve done refusin’,” were the words of an aged Christian who was asked by his pastor to lead a special meeting. In com mencing the service the gentleman stated that he had not expected to take charge, and therefore was not prepared to make any remarks on the topic assigned. “ But,” he added, “I have made up my mind that whenever someone in whom I have con fidence asks me to do any kind o f Chris tian work, I will try to do it, even if I do not feel that I am prepared. I’ve done refusin’.” There could have been no bet ter introduction to the prayer-meeting. What better keynote could have been struck? What a difference there would be in every department of church work if each professing Christian would say, “I’ve done refusin’.”
To win “home” yet again. He is counting on you; If you fail Him— What then? * * * Q uestions
(Hand out one week prior to meeting ) 1. What definite service for Christ can an Endeavorer do in summer? 2. What work for Christ can our so ciety do this summer? 3. What constitutes genuine service for Qirist ? 4. What ought to be the impelling mo tive for all of our Christian service? 5. In God’s sight what is the most im portant service we can render (see John 6 :29; Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 1 :8) ? —o— August 10, 1930 How to Become Truly Popular Two songs. Prayer by leader. Scripture reading: Matt. 20:17-28. Song. Announcements and offering. Five-minute talk on subject by the pas tor. Phil. 4:6, 8; 1 Pet. 3:8-11 S uggestive O rder of S ervice One definition of the word “popular” is “widely trusted or admired’” ; and “popu larity” is “the condition o f being popular, especially o f possessing the confidence and favor o f the people.” Our topic implies that there is a false popularity of which we should beware. Satan’s business is to counterfeit the best. He will often offer good things. But the one seeking the best in life will remember that the good is the enemy of the best. He will seek God’s favor above all other things and will endeavor at all times to be found in the center of God’s will. This can be accomplished only by a daily sur render of self and a daily infilling of the Holy. Spirit. Prayer and Bible study are the main requisites for such a life. If you have never really studied God’s Word, and if you desire some systematic method of study, correspond with the writer of these notes. He will be glad to assist you. Study the life of Paul, the most truly popular man of his day, espfecially as it is portrayed in the book of Philippians! You will discover there the secret o f true popularity. Leader’s remarks. Sentence prayers. Closing song. Mizpah benediction. * * ' * T houghts on the T opic
W hat I f W e F a il ? He is counting on you! On a love that will share In His burden o f prayer: For the souls He has bought With His life-blood, and sought, Through His sorrow and pain, Feed on His Faithfulness (Psalm 37:3, R.V.) “Feed on His faithfulness,” 0 heart o f mine; Though clouds encompass thee, The stars still shine. “Feed on His faithfulness," Though others fail; Trust on, He faileth not, Within the veil. “Feed on His faithfulness,” Fret not at ill; Look up!—He sees and knows. Rest and be still. “Feed on His faithfulness,” Wait patiently; Thus shalt thou prove His grace Enough for thee. —Evangelical Christian.
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