King's Business - 1960-12

HONGKONG

My GIFT for the CHRIST CHILD TO BUILD A CHURCH LIBRARY

by Mrs. W . J. Antisdale

B uild up your church library dur­ ing the Christmas season, using the theme, ‘My GIFT FOR THE CHRIST CHILD.’ Present materials and ideas to the Sunday School Council for approval after ammendments or withdrawals have been made by the Library Com­ mittee. (I) Compile a list of suggested books for your church lending library cov­ ering a variety of interest and age levels. Mimeograph the list so that each department may have a copy, with extra copies available for the adults of the Adult Department. The following is a suggested group listing: Activities Adult Bible Adult History Adult Biography Adult Christian Home Adult Devotional Adult Doctrine Adult Fiction Adult Homiletics Adult Inspirational

CHRIST CHILD’ early in December: Dear Parents: Learning to give to others is one of the greatest blessings of Christmas. Won’t you encourage your child to have a part in furnishing our Church Lending Library by giving a book (or sharing in the cost of one) to his De­ partment Shelf? Each member of the Sunday school is encouraged to fill their section by giving a book. The more completely the library is furnished, the more spiritual help will be obtainable for all ages. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 will be CHRISTMAS GIFT SUNDAY. A suggested Christian book list for your department is obtainable from your Sunday school teacher. Won’t you give a book to enrich the spiritual lives of many for the Christ who gave His all for you? In His service, The Library Committee of your church John 3:16 HE GAVE HIS ONLY SON (III) Make a poster in each depart­ ment of the Sunday school, depicting a book case with two shelves . . . one for boys, and one for girls, to en­ courage a little competition. Each shelf has half of the number of books designated for that'depart­ ment. Each book is numbered. As the book is contributed, the child gets to color that book on the shelf on the poster. When a child or adult gives a book he is presented with a small folded sheet of paper resembling a gift wrapped book, and a colorful string to attach to the coat lapel . . . to show that he has contributed. Perhaps begin with the first Sun­ day in December to encourage giving the books, and filling the shelves, having the Sunday previous to Christ­ mas as CHRISTMAS GIFT SUNDAY ■ . . the final push to fill the shelf in each department. Undergird your project with prayer, and the Lord will surely bless your efforts. LET’S FILL OUR SHELVES!

The Door to 25,000,000 Chinese outside the Mainland The Colony that has the largest dis­ placed personnel with the greatest amount of suffering per square mile in the world The Bible Institute of Los Angeles in a great ministry Dr. Charles A . Roberts, Supt. EVANGELISM — Services in three dif­ ferent centers. MEDICAL— A doctor and nursing staff treating over 1,500 a month. BOOK ROOM— Downtown distribution point for Bibles and literature, Chinese and English. SCHOOLS — Christian education for 1,300 underprivileged children. NURSERY — Tiny tots of refugee par­ ents seeking love and home and work. Daily program caring for health, meals and instruction. Gospel antidote to communist propaganda. In operation early 1960. For complete information and gifts write: The Bible Institute of Los Angeles, Inc. TW O VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS The Ninety and Nine (each stanza different) for Men's Voices. My Jesus, I Love Thee (original, last v. trans. from A. J. Gordon) for Women's Voices. Each 15c. Order from: GORDON E. HOOKER — 13800 Biola Avenue La Mirada, California GLENDALE READERS w ill find all of their supply needs at THE BIOLA BOOK ROOM 121 West Wilson, Glendolo, Californio Hongkong Department 558 South Hope Street Los Angeles 17, California

Adult Missions Adult Prophecy Junior Bible Junior Fiction Junior Inspirational Junior Missions Family Altar Books Toddlers Picture Books Teaching Aids Magazines Youth Biography Youth Bible Youth Fiction Youth Inspirational

Youth Mission Youth Training

Use a committee drawn from each Department of the Sunday school to compile your final list of books. (II) Good publicity is the best thing to sell the idea to the people in your church. The following slip should be sent home with each child in the Sun­ day school to explain to the parents the projects of ‘MY GIFT FOR THE

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