Grove, New Jersey, July 24-27 and at Maranatha Conference, Muske- gan, Michigan, August 26-September 2. The theme is “ Bringing the World Mission to Christians.” The conferences include a Bible Hour taught by Dr. Richard C. Halver son, acting president of World Vision International, pastor of the Fourth Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C. and executive director of Inter national Christian Leadership. Vari ous members of the World Vision staff are included in the conferences. Approximately 100,000 persons heard evangelist Billy Graham in the final meeting of the Sydney, Australia Crusade 1968 that closed (April 28) in the Sydney Showground. An esti mated 15,000 person overflowed the
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FOR YOU! FOR TH EM ! Each of these little children has been abandoned. They’ve experienced hunger, loneliness, fear. But today they are loved and cared for in one of Compassion’s 180 Homes. BUT EACH ONE NEEDS A S P O N S O R ! You see, to sup port them—and hundreds of others whom they represent—we need sponsors whose hearts are full of Christian compassion and who care enough to share by giving $12.00 a month. You should see these children jump with joy when they hear they have a sponsor—an American “ Mommy” or “ Daddy.” Life for them seems to start over again with a bright promise of happiness. They feel a sense of belonging, acceptance, security. But thousands of fellow Americans who now sponsor destitute children like these confirm that the joy of sponsorship is two- way. Chances are your heart, too, will be warmed as you receive personal letters and photos from “ your” little girl or boy. WILL YOU DID YOU KNOW? COMPASSION ... b e a c o m p a s s i o n ^aresf°r,m.oi:eth,a" 2 i '000 n®.ecJy<=hi|- dren. Maintains 180 Homes (includes
Showground onto the nearby Sydney Cricket Ground. During this years nine-day evangelistic effort 417,000 persons attended, with 22,420 per sons responding to the evangelist’s challenge to follow Christ. The Los Angeles Baptist College and Theological Seminary held its an nual commencement ex ercises on Saturday, May 18, in the Bross Gymnasium. Speaker for this event was the Rev. Kenneth K. Elgena, pastor of South Baptist Church of Flint, Michigan. He has served as a mem ber of the Council of Reference for Los Angeles Baptist College for sev eral years. Graduates include 25 from the College with the B.A. de gree, six from the Theological Semi nary with the B.D. degree, and one from the Seminary with the M.R.E. degree. Baker Book House of Grand Rapids, Michigan has purchased the W. A. Wilde Company of Boston, Massa chusetts, receiving the entire inven tory and rights of the book publish ing division of the Boston firm. This announcement was made by Herman Baker, president of Baker Book House, and Alfred A. Wilde, president of the W. A. Wilde Company. Both firms publish religious books and have sales outlets in the United States and other English speaking countries. The entire book inventory of the W. A. Wilde Company will be moved to Baker Book House in Grand Rapids.
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11 homes for children of lepers; deaf, dumb, and blind children), supervised by Christian staff and directors. Provides more than 30,000,000 meals
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NOW SERVING IN KOREA, INDIA, INDONESIA & HAITI
Rev. Henry L. Harvey, Pres. □ Yes, with God’s help, I want to sponsor a child for $12.00 a month. I enclose support for □ first month □ one year. I understand I may discontinue at any time.
My choice is Number________ . If this child has been chosen, please send case history and photo of child you select for me as soon as possible. I prefer □ boy □ girl, approximately ______years of age. Address------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ □ I cannot sponsor a child now, but want to help by giving $____________ enclosed. City_________________________State__________________Zip____________ Contributions tax-deductible. An Interdenominational, Gov.-approved Non-profit Corporation Dept. K78 7774 Irving Park Rd., Chicago, III. 60634 Canadian residents write: Compassion of Canada Ltd., Box 880, Blenheim, Ontario Name________________________________________________ ____________
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