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Myrtle E. Scott
William Betts
Lyman A. Wendt
Thelma M. Bain
NOTES on Christian Endeavor FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
make it difficult to set standards for y o u n g people. It is questionable whether it is possible to list amuse ments which may be termed “legiti- • mate” for Christian youth. Our back grounds are so different. Our home t r a i n i n g , our degree of spiritual growth, and the amount of enlighten ment we have had, all enter into the problem. The spiritual caliber of the pastors and teachers under whom we have sat, also is a vital factor. However, there must be some safe guide for our a/nusements. There must be some method by which, individu ally, we can decide- whether or not a certain amusement under question is legitimate. There must be some “test for our amusements.” For Those Who Have Topics I. SOME CONSIDERATIONS FOR OUR AMUSEMENTS. 1. Define the term “amusement.” (It might be profitable to offer the group opportunity to give their ideas concerning the meaning of the word as we use it. Then consult the dic tionary, and also define “relaxation,” “diversion,” and “pleasure.”) It is interesting to note that Funk & Wagnalls Dictionary gives as a sec ond meaning of “amuse”: “to beguile,” “to delude.” 2. See w h e t h e r you can group amusements under a few g e n e r a l headings, such as socials, athletics, and entertainment. Examine these to see whether any one of the general groupings comes most under censure. Is there a difference if an amusement is outdoors or indoors?
should take toward the amusement question. You will find those who will say, .“Nothing needs to be given up when we accept Christ,” while others are very severe in their denunciation of almost everything. In between the two extremes are those who hold to, various degrees of “separation.” In fact, each person has his own idea about what is taboo. There are several factors w h i c h
AUGUST 1, 1943 SOME TESTS FOR OUR AMUSEMENTS 1 O o r in t h ia n s 10:31-33' B y Lyman A. Wendt Introduction
There is a great differenceNof opin ion, even among spiritually minded Christians, as to the a t t i t u d e we
The W r iter s
August 1—LYMAN A. WENDT
Mr. Wendt (Biola ’34) is pastor of Calvary Church, Santa Ana, Calif. 6is interest in and experience with young people caused him to launch a ministry to service men which is reaching hundreds each month. Mr. Retts (Biola ’34) is Chief Inspector and Chief Pilot at the R. G. LeTourneau plant in Vicksburg, Miss. He has spoken to many young people’s groups in various cities and assisted with the music of gospel meetings conducted by Mr. LeTourneau. Miss Bain majored in Christian Education at Wheaton and Westmont Colleges. She has done substitute teaching in this field at Westmont College. At present she is assisting in the summer youth program at the Vermont ^Avenue Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. Miss Scott is a Bible woman of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles, and the teacher of the Lyceum Club for business girls which meets at the Institute. She is Director of the Eteri Clubs held in approximately thirty communities in Western states. Mr. Buck (Biola ’30) is pastor of the Christian Church of Holt- ville, Calif., where five Christian Endeavor societies function regularly. He is pastor counselor of the Imperial County Chris tian Endeavor Union and a faculty member of the State Chris tian Endeavor Conference at Tahquitz Pines.
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August 8—WILLIAM BETTS
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August 15—THELMA M. BAIN
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August 22—MYRTLE E. SCOTT
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August 29—CARLTON C. BUCK
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