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T H E K I N G ' S B U S I N E S S
October, 1934
DICK O ne of the teachers of the Children’s Special Service Mission was hurry ing toward the beach for the morn ing meeting for the children on the sand. Already strains from the organ had reached her ears, and children’s voices were heard in the distance, singing heartily, Then she saw Dick. Dick, a blond-haired, blue-eyed boy of thirteen, was busy hunting in the sand for interesting things which are dear to every boy’s heart. “Have you heard about our meetings for boys and girls?” the teacher began by way of introduction. Dick stopped long enough to listen. “We’re having the best meetings for boys and girls, such fine choruses, Bible stories, games, and treasure hunts, and all free,” the teacher continued, trying to tell all in one breath, for fear the sand hunt might prove more tempting. ■ “Where are the meetings?” Dick asked, his face all alight with interest. “Just a block farther on, and right on the sand, too,” the teacher replied. “Come with me; I will show you the way.” Soon Dick was seated with the others under a bright-colored umbrella, listening to the choruses which told of Jesus and His love—with the eagerness of one who was hearing them for the first time. Now and then he joined the other children in singing, as a chorus was repeated. When class time came, Dick found him self joining other boys of his own age as they grouped themselves about their teacher on the sand. He heard wonderful things that morning—wonderful things found only in God’s Book, the Bible. Before the class period was over, Dick realized that he needed to accept the Lord Jesus as his own Saviour—and he did so right there by the seaside. How happy it makes the “Wide, wide as the ocean, High as the heavens above.”
Let us sing the minor prophets, minor prophets, minor prophets; Let us sing the minor prophets; there are twelve of them all. First is Hosea, then Joel, and Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk; Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi.
A M essage from the Stars
Dear Boys and Girls: Have you ever looked up into the heavens on a starry night and recited the little poem that every boy and girl knows? I mean this one:
“Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are; Up above the world so high, Like a diamond in the sky.”
For the past several nights, I have been enjoying God’s lovely garden of stars. As I have looked up at the countless number of twinkling lights, I have been reminded that God knows them all by name. He knows the name of the one which sheds the dimmest light, as well as of the one which shines the brightest. He made them all and placed them in their appointed orbits, or pathways, there to shine for Him on the darkest night. Our God is such a great God, boys and girls. He knows the names, too, of each of His children—knows your name and mine. How wonderful it is to realize that He knows us each one, and has a special place for us to serve and shine for Him I Just as the stars move about in their appointed places, so God has placed you dear boys and girls in places best suited for each of you. Some of you may live in a large city, while some of you may live in a small town. But no matter where your home is, God knows you by name, and wants you to shine for Him just where you are. The stars make a dark night beautiful. Just so, you dear children can make the darkest place beautiful for the Lord. Singing th e Books of th e Old Testam ent (Tune: “Did You Ever See a Lassie?”) Let us sing the books of Moses, of Moses, of Moses; Let us sing the books of Moses, for he wrote the law. First Genesis, second Exodus, third Leviti cus, fourth Numbers, And the fifth is Deuteronomy, the last of them all. Let us sing the books of history, of history, of history; Let us sing the books of history, which tell of the Jews. There’s Joshua, and Judges, and the story of Ruth, Then First and Second Samuel, and First and Second Kings, Then First and Second Chronicles, which give us the records, Then Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther, the queen. Let us sing the books of poetry, of poetry, of poetry; Let us sing the books of poetry, the songs the Jews sang. Job, the patient; Psalms of David; the Proverbs of a wise one, And then Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon. Let us sing the major prophets, major prophets, major prophets; Let us sing the major prophets, who told what would come. Isaiah, Jeremiah, who wrote Lamentations, Then Ezekiel, and Daniel, who were true to their God. “Shine, shine, just where you are, Shine, shine, just where you are; Out of the night, into the light, Shine for the Lord where you are.” Lovingly, Y our J unior E ditor .
Nam ing the Books The words of the song appearing in this issue of the J unior K ing ’ s B usiness were sent by Mrs. W. I. M. Tabor, Toccoa, Ga. She wrote the song to help her Juniors learn the books of the Old Testament, and the plan has been found helpful in other children’s groups also. New K. Y. B. C. Members The following have read through the Gospel ac cording to John and are now members of the Know Your Bible Club: Corn, Okla.: Elias, Joel, and Phoebe Wiebe. Elsberry, Mo.: Bonnie Berkley; Billy Luckett; Lela Belle McAfee; Dorothy Oglevie; Bobby Omo- hundro; Vergene Schuster; and Genevieve Whit taker (Mrs. A. M. Taylor, teacher). Glenrock, Wyo.: Burton Barber; Jack and Lewis Brubaker; Virginia Camm; Roy Chamberlain; Warren Davis; Richard Gardner; Gilmore Ken- naugh; Lome Main; Pauline Rainey; Velma Roofner; Arnold Rufenaucht; Lora and Lorraine Smith; Idelle Wells; and Dorothy Wood (Mildred Barber; Mary Brubaker; Corrine, Helen, and Mil dred Rainey; and Oral Roofner, teachers. Mrs. Carrie Amspoker, Edna-Mae Barber; and Eileen Davis, supervisors). Haxtun, Colo.: Dorothy Berglund (Mrs. E. W. Fondell, teacher). Long Beach, Calif.: Vivian Hamilton; and Gean Huron (Mrs. Renna Cooper, teacher). Los Angeles, Calif.: Jane McCall. Parker, Colo.: Dorothy Lauretta and Evelyn Marie Lewis (Miss Fannie Woodbury, teacher). Peoria, Ariz.: Herman Austennan; Donaletta Baldin; Alla Mae Barnes; S. B. Carr; Irima Cifers; Chesley, ’Iris, and Lavern Cook; Billie, B. F., Lois, Mary, and Ruby Hargrove; Jack Hen derson; Letha Ingrove; Dorothy Jones; Marie and Violet Rosier; Dorothy Nance; Clifford Ryan; Earl, Florine, Floyd, Ila Mae, and Morine Sharp; David Thomas; and Mirlyn Turner (Mrs. W. T. Kosier,;teacher). Redding, Calif.: Rita Arons; Benjamin and Margarite Barnhart; Genevieve Harvey; Doris, Eunice, and John Johnson; George Mother; and Gladys Sanders (Elsa Pettis, teacher). Salem, la.:t Nellie Cox; Mary Glendening; Refa Kirkpatrick; Mildred McDonnan; Marjory and Pauline McDowell; Luella and Marguerite Parker; and Esther Stanley (Bentia M. Stanley, teacher). Santa Rosa, Calif.: John and Laddie Meeker (Esther V. Meeker, teacher). Seaside Heights, N. J.: Marjorie Stewart. Seattle, Wash.: Verla Rae Amsberry; Jean Ann Cunningham; Madge Gardiner; and Juanita Senac (Mrs. J. A. Callender, teacher). How to Join the K. Y. B. Club To become a member of the Know Your Bible Club, read through the Gospel according to John, using either your own Bible or a Gospel of John which will be sent upon request. When the Gospel has been read, and a state ment to this effect signed by parent or Sunday- school teacher, has been sent to the Editor of the Junior King’s Business, a K. Y. B. C. pin will be mailed. Sunday-school classes or clubs desiring to order ten or more Gospels or pins may wish to share the cost of these supplies, as the Lord directs: Gospels, postpaid, five cents each; pins, without postage, two cents each. However, no one is to do without a Gospel or pin because of lack of money. Address: Junior King's Business, 558 So. Hope St., Los Angeles, Calif.
Lord Jesus when a boy wants to be saved I As soon as Dick opened h i s heart to the Sav iour, t h e L o r d J e s u s c a m e in.
When the classes met together again about the organ for the closing song and prayer, the leader asked if any boy or girl who had received the Lord Jesus as Saviour would like to share the good news with the others. Dick was on his feet immediately, and standing by the blue and white C. S. S. M. banner, he gave his first testimony: “I have received Jesus as my Saviour, and He has washed my black heart white.” Dick went out to invite others to come to the meetings to hear the good news. Some came, even grown-ups, who said they could not resist Dick’s invitation. What a worker for the Lord he became! He was like Peter at the seaside, who heard the Sav iour’s call, “Follow me.” Peter obeyed that Voice immediately, and so did Dick —and the Lord used them both, as He will use every one who follows Him.—M. S. H.
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