MISSIONS DIRECTORY
meöiTÄTion b y H e le n H o o im n n Author of Joyfully Expectant
AFRICA INLAND MISSION Serving, in Kenya, Uganda, Congo, Tanzania, and Central African Re public. Deputation speakers available. Literature and list of slide-tapes and films will be sent on request.
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L o n g y e a r s ago a prophet stood under the starry sky, raised his eyes heavenward, and prayed, “ 0 God, is there hope?” In much the same way, today men and women are asking, “ Is there any hope?” The voice of God came to him . . . “ Yes, Micah, there is hope.” “But when . . . and where?” cried the prophet. There came back the answer, “ In Bethlehem.” Micah cried, “But it’s one of the smaller tribes!” Again came the voice o f God, “ And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, art not the least among the princes of Judah: for out of thee shall come a governor, that shall rule my people Israel” (Matt. 2 :6 ). From that moment on, Bethle hem became a symbol o f hope for the ancient Jews. The Christ o f the Bethlehem event is still the hope for the world. Christmas soon will be here be cause God fulfilled that promise. It’s an old, old story . . . It hap pened long ago and far away. It is night. A man trudges along under the stars. By his side a tired donkey carries a young woman. Her body is bent with fatigue, her face gray with weariness. And why not? It was a wearisome trip o f seventy miles or more from Naza reth to the little village of Bethle hem. “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed . . . And Joseph also went up from Galilee . . . unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem . . .to be taxed
with Mary his espoused wife, be ing great with child” (Luke 2:1- 5). The journey is almost over, and none too soon! They stop at an inn. With a tender word the man comforts his wife, then strides quickly toward the door. Have you ever wondered what Mary was thinking as Joseph knocked at the innkeeper’s door? Perhaps she was remembering what her cousin Elizabeth had said to her some time before: “Blessed art thou among wom en, and blessed is the fruit of thy ivomb" (Luke 1:42). Mary knew how blessed she was, for God had chosen her, out of all the women in the world. He had chosen her to give the world this Baby. This wasn’t Joseph’s baby; this was the Son of God waiting to be bom in Beth lehem. Mary knew the old Jewish Scriptures. She had read in the book o f Micah the promise. For us a journey to Bethlehem is not easy. Many things clutter up the starlit highway which our spirits should be traveling these days. We hear it said that we should keep Christ in Christmas. Let us be sure that we keep our selves in Christmas! The real Christmas! There is the possibili ty that we shall miss Christmas altogether. It could be that we shall become so encumbered in the multitude of Yuletide activities that we shall be exhausted before we even get to Bethlehem! Knock . . . knock. . . knock. Joseph is knocking at the door. Cont. on Next Page 27
AIR MAIL FROM GOD MISSION, INC. Founded 1949 by Nyles Huffman Active in Mexico, Central America & Brazil • Dropping Scripture portions from air planes • Free Bible Correspondence Courses • Gospel films shown by evangelists • Follow up Bible study groups We care. In these mechanized days, our personal solicitude envelops not only our missionaries on the field, but our contribu- i tors here at home, many of whom have been our prayer-partners throughout the 46 years of our' existence. To find out how you may share in this Christian joy, send for a free sample copy of our magazine, THE EURO PEAN HARVEST FIELD. Write to: AMERICAN-EUROPEAN FELLOWSHIP, Inc. 15 Philipse Place, Yonkers, N.Y., 10701 4205 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90029 AMERICAN MISSION TO GREEKS, Inc. Spiros Zodhiates, President In U.S.A.: Coast-to-Coast Broadcasts; In Greece: Publishing House, Printshop, Book stores, Missionaries, Bible Institute, Orphan ages, Camps; Clothing, Food, Medical Dis tributions; Paid Gospel Messages in Greek Newspapers and Magazines. INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 801 Broad Ave., Ridgefield, N J. 07657 A Brightening Beacon In Dark Times Teaching The Unchanging Word through rural Sunday School organization since 1817 — today wini urban work added! W rite for a copy of "TH E SUNDAY SCHOOL- MISSION- A R Y " to: AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION 1816 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 ARCTIC MISSIONS, INC. Pioneering person-to-person evangelism in Alaska since 1951. Reaches Alaska for Christ through 70 missionaries in 20 centers—Bible conferences, Gospel team evangelism, camps and vacation Bible schools, a Christian High School and a native Bible Institute. 16 mm. sound color film available on offering basis. For details and literature write: Rev. John M. Gillespie, General Director P.O. Box 512, Gresham, Oregon 97030 BEREAN MISSION, INC. 3536 Russell Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63014 Organized 1937 • Member I.F.MA. • 9 Fields LABORING: in the Democratic Republic of Congo; Tanzania; Morocco; Philippines; Ecuador, S.A.; Barbados; Grenada; Navajo- land; and among Cuban refugees in Miami. PUBLISHING: Missiongrams , official bi monthly magazine presenting news and ac tivities on various fields, sent upon request. BIBLE CHRISTIAN UNION Over 100 missionaries serving in Western Europe. Others serving in North America among Jews, children and French Cana dians. Member mission I.F.M.A. WRITE FOR INFORMATION AND MAGAZINE. Opportunities for service at home and abroad. 1101 E. 35th St., Brooklyn, New York 11210
DECEMBER, 1968
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