the things they do. They, each one of them, and as a Junior League, can help the sick children in hospitals, and the children in our orphan homes, by sending them gifts; they can sing and bring cheer to the old folks in their homes; they can visit the shut-ins and take cheer and gladness into their life; they can speak kind words and words of cheer to the lonely and discouraged. Oh, there are many ways in which Juniors can be shining lights in this way. I wonder if you are one! Good Deeds in the Church. We can do good deeds in the Church, be faithful and punctual in attendance, bring others, help the work, learn the lessons taught, take our part in the Junior meetings, do what we are asked to do. Shining Lights in Sending God's Word to Darkened Lands. We can be bright and shining lights by helping our work in other lands that do not have this Word that is "a lamp to our feet and a light to our path." We can all be missionaries. working, studying, praying, and when we grow up some of us will want to go across the sea and carry the light of the Gospel to the lands that lie in dark ness. The Lamps That Light the World. These good deeds that we can all do are the lamps that light the world. We have so much evil in this world, but the good shines so brightly that it must outshine the evil, and the good deeds which people do shine and shine until they light the world. Let us each be a bright, shining light: "God make my life a little light, A little flame that burneth bright, Young People's Organizations BY HARRY HAT is organization? It is a focus Wing of facts and forces of indi vidual effort, a unity of effort, a distribution of labor. Why organize? To promote efficiency and secure the best results. For Why organize our young people? the sake of the young people themselvesto keep the confirmed young people loyal and true to their confirmation vows through friendship and association-to foster the spirit of loyalty and stimulate increased Christian activity in the Church-to develop the latent talent in our Church and provide a trained laity qualified for servicefor the strengthening of our Church-for the infusion of new life, modern methods and progress in the Church. Organization is the means to an end, never an end in itself. Do not over-organize. What are the requisites of a good organization? A knowledge of and a zeal for the society's object-intelligent leadersmethods that win-the right kind of tools (members, meetings, topics, work)-good rules for government-affiliation with higher bodies (district, state, national) – sending delegates to conventions-leaders training successors. In what way can we best develop leaders? By seeking out those who are capable of development, remembering that not all are born leaders-by instilling a knowledge of the duties of the office into the candidate before electing him-by starting the young person in a minor office and elevating him gradually-by not permitting a few to usurp the place of leadership, but giving all a chance. What can the members do toward making a good organization? Furnish the steam-be prompt in attendance—take part in the meeting-co-operate in all activities. How can the interest of members be maintained and increased? By having a definite object-by keeping the object in view by having a well-planned program HODGES. -by having loyal leaders-by giving every member something to do. Interest is the main thing that holds young people together. How may we retain old members as they drop out? By finding out their excuse and seeking to remedy said excuse-by pointing out to them their responsibility-by making the meetings so interesting that they will not want to drop out. How can we secure a good attendance at the meeting? By personal work-by having interesting meetings--by creating a social atmosphere. Why should we affiliate with the higher bodies? To widen our horizon-to increase our knowledge-to deepen our convictions -to brighten our aspirations-to enlarge our sympathies-to enrich our spiritual life —to fit us for greater efficiency. Why should we send delegates to the conventions of the higher bodies? To create in them a sympathy for the larger fields of service—to give them a vision and an inspiration that they may bring back and give to others. What are the advantages of these conventions? Discussion-inspiration-education - co-operation acquaintanceship. enthusiasm-vision— In what way can we best realize the larger possibilities of our work? By having the pastor and the society in close sympathy with each other-by educating the young people to know their Church and its work. In what way can we best develop our resources? By knowing the resources and seeking to strengthen them-by development along personal lines. JOHN THE BAPTIST HONORED? John the Baptist has been very highly honored. Pope Benedict has named him patron saint of the movies. We can imagine what John would have to say about the modern movies, were he on the scene-and about the gentleman on the Tiber also. Composed of the President, Vice-Presidents, General Secretary, Literature Secretary, Treasurer, and the following members: Hon. E. F. EILERT (Chairman), 318 W. 39th St., New York City, N. Y. I. S. RUNYON, 502 W. 136th St., New York City, N. Y. Rev. G. F. GEHR, D. D., 521 N. High St., Bethlehem, Pa. Rev. M. J. BIEBER, D. D., 1316 W. 251⁄2 St., Minneapolis, Minn. O. C. C. FETTA, 511 K. of P. Bldg., Indianapolis, Ind. Rev. LUTHER M. KUHNS, Litt. D., 458 Saunders-Kennedy Bldg., Omaha, Neb. Rev. H. C. ROEHNER, D. D., 30 Mulberry St., Mansfield, Ohio. WILLIAM C. STOEVER, Esq., 524 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. All communications should be addressed to the General Secretary, Harry Hodges, 427 Drexel Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Literature Committee HARRY HODGES, Chairman. Hon. E. F. EILERT, New York City. I. S. RUNYON, New York City. Rev. J. S. ALBERT, Oshkosh, Wis. Rev. C. P. HARRY, Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. R. S. SEASE, Parlin, N. J. Rev. H. C. ROEHNER, Grand Rapids, Mich. Finance Committee P. WALTER BANKER, Chairman (address above). H. CAEMMERER, Washington, D. C. RAYMOND LUTZ, Akron, Ohio. A. ELFERS, Detroit, Mich. Intermediate Committee Rev C. TEUFEL, Chairman, 126 Orchard St., Woodlawn, Pa. Rev. A. T. MICHLER, Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. C. P. HARRY, Philadelphia, Pa. O. C. ROHDE, Toledo, Ohio. Miss ZOE I. HIRT, Erie, Pa. Junior Committee CHAS. W. FUHR, 333 S. Lang Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa., Chairman. Miss BRENDA L. MEHLHOUSE, 427 Drexel Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Miss LAURA WADE RICE, Baltimore, Md. Luther League Supplies Luther League Topics "These are the best topics ever issued for use at young people's devotional meetings. The Lessons are arranged in accordance with the general plan of the Church Year. They are Biblical and Doctrinal, His torical and Missionary and contain appropriate Daily Bible Readings, Scripture references and illustrative suggestions. They are largely used and deserve to be adopted by every Lutheran Young People's Society." Issued Quarterly as a 32-page Pamphlet in December, March, June and September Each quarterly number ready on the 15th of the month preceding. Katharine von Bora (translation), Endlich, 90 cents: The Other Wise Man, Van Dyke, 50 cents; And Other Folks, Annie Trumbull Slosson, 40 cents; Oriental Social Life. Trumbull, $1.50; Lamplighters Across the Sea. Margaret Applegarth, 60 cents; Mr. Friend o' Man, Jay T. Stocking, 60 cents. Luther League Pamphlets Machinery of the Local League-Harry Hodges. When the Deaconess Came to St. Paul's-Mrs. C. E. Luther League Hymnal 2 cents 5 certa 5 cents 1 cent 1 cent 5 cents JUNE, 1921. Pennsylvania VOL. XXXIV. NO 3 Published Monthly by LUTHER LEAGUE REVIEW, 318 W. 39th Street, New York City. Entered as Second-Class Matter Aug. 9, 1900, at Post Office, New York, N. Y., under Act of Mar 3, 1879 Subscription price, 75 cents per year NE (Reprinted from the Epworth Era.) We EVER before in its history has the call of the Church to its young people been so loud or so seemingly acute as it is today. We have subscribed our millions to the cause of the evangelization of the world in this generation. have entered into prayer covenants to this end, and we have planned ways and means to bring about this end; but what will our plans, our prayers, and our millions avail unless we have the necessary human element to carry our plans into effect? Bishop Denny, one of the ablest men of the Methodist Church, recently made the statement that in the four Conferences over which he presided there was a shortage of one hundred and fifty ministers and that this same condition existed throughout the Conferences of Methodism. This condition of affairs cannot but bring to our minds the statement of the Master: "The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few." And then comes: "Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He send forth laborers into His harvest." Not only is our Church calling for workers in the ministry; but both the home and foreign missionary programs of the Church are being brought to a standstill because of a great lack of consecrated workers. Thousands of immigrants hungry for peace of mind, body and soul are coming to our shores each year, and our Church is unable to take the message of salvation to them as it wants to. Churches in our mountain districts and in the waste places of our land are pleading for workers. The Church plans to send them through our Centenary Fund, but finds itself helpless, without that human element of which we have spoken. Young people say: "I can give my money and my prayers, but I cannot go." Did you know that the city mission work of our Church is crying almost on bended knee for consecrated workers who can give all or part of their time? Don't say that there is no place for you in this call. There are thousands of places; you have only to exercise a little initiative and make your choice. The Church is waiting eagerly to place you as a volunteer wherever you wish to work. Our Church is handicapped in its efforts to carry the gospel to benighted lands and to those war-torn, almost financially and industrially helpless, peoples of Europe, who are eagerly reaching out for something to bring back their equilibrium. The light of the gospel alone can bring about a real, everlasting peace to this old world, torn as it is oftentimes with its greed for gold and things material. If the Church is unable to send the light to them now, chaos and everlasting ruin may be heaped upon our heads with a certainty as unfailing as the judgment. Do you say that you desire to do your part, but are handicapped by lack of knowledge? The Church has placed at your disposal and within your reach institutions of learning. Do you say that your special qualifications do not fit you for this service? Many and varied are the qualifications which fit you for this work. The first is the knowledge of God as your personal Saviour, and next comes an overwhelming love of your fellow man. Then, if you desire study and knowledge of the deeper things of God, the Church offers the ministry. If you like adventure, the missionary can tell true stories of adventure that eclipse by far any figment of the novelist's genius. Is it your pleasure to minister to the wants of your fellow man in his physical ailment? The Church offers the medical mission both at home and abroad. Choose for yourself. Do you feel unable to go far way from your place of abode? The Church is crying for workers to lead its children into the Church, somebody to show them the way to a better life away from the allurement and folly of the world. The Church has a place for you and is calling: "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" May the answer come leaping from the depths of your souls: "Here am I; send me." The summer services in a city church are often trying experiences to the pastor. A great many people go to the country or mountains or seashore, and those who remain permit the bicycle or business or buggy to keep them from services. The burden would be lighter if those who go away would be careful to remember that the financial claims of the church go right on in summer as well as winter, and to the pleasure of the outing add some little self-denial in behalf of Christ and the Church. And it would be a real inspiration to have the church crowded with devout worshipers at each service. Let no obligation to the Church be neglected or discontinued when most needed. He will be healthiest and happiest who grows not weary in well doing, and is faithful in season and out. |