The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-08-27
Houghton Department

account Of the extensions of war con-
dltions to the Orient. Missionaries In
ll-health on the fields, who have been
ordered home on furlough, are com
PEELED To remain in the midst of diff
cult climatic conditions, owing TO lack
of transportation.
The Cost Of the War.
The cry of the fatherless and the
widow will soon be heard Famine
and pestilence will follow the desola-
ton of war America already feels the
Tightening OF the purse strings. on the
mission fields prices are becoming pro-
hibitive and money is scarce or en-
tirely unavailable. In times OF peace
one OF our preachers in Europe paid
! $l2O annual tax out OF a 5000 salary
To help bear the burden of militarism.
What Will II be when the war bills
have to be paid?
THE cost OF war is borne not alone
10y the warning nations. II Is also
borne by the nations who are at peace.
burden bearers. Friendly help. in
Volving expense at every step, will be
called for II the results of century
OF mission work OF all Protestant
Christendom are not TO be dissipated
TO an unfortunate degree. In meeting
these unprecedented conditions and
other emergencies as yet unseen, the
burden Of expense will fall heavily up
on the board OF foreign missions.
Many are anxiously asking viii
the income OF the board suffer this
year because OF the war" This is a
most serious question, and the church
must answer il. The fiscal year of
the board ends october 31st It's in
come up to that date will determine
the amounts To be appropriated to the
ends, new doors OF opportunity will
open Whether or not the church can
enter these open doors will be deter
mined by the funds available for APP
preparation. If the war continues,
adjustments must be made involving
increased expenditures and necessitat-
ing a larger income.
When the Foundations Are Shaken.
AT a time when the foundations of
Christian civilization are being shaken,
it is well To bear in mind the fact that
God is still upon the throne,
and that He is able to override the
present conditions Of adversely for the
extension OF His Kingdom in the
world. The extraordinary conditions
produced by war often bring out the
finest qualities of missionaries and
native Christians and reveal the
Christian faith in a way which gives
it new value and influence. The time
Of reconstruction will afford opportu-
mites for work along new lines for the
religious and social uplift of the peo-
pie. Missionaries will become the
trustees of relief funds, helpers and
in the Red Cross move
nent, thus gaining access to hearts
and homes through the ministry of
kindness.
The war will doubtless be followed
BY turning to the God of all comfort.
and To Jesus Christ the prince of
peace. This was true in Bulgaria aft
sr the war. when revival broke out.
It was true in Korea after the Russo
Japanese war. II has always been true
when nations have been humbled, and
men have been thrown back upon AL
mighty God.
"In the face of a situation which is
in history the board of
oerign missions would respectfully
suggest:
Il. That the condition of it's world |
vide work be made "A subject for spe-
'ial prayer by congregations and in |
lividuals until the war is over.
80. That wherever possible the or
linary offering of the churches be in |
reased. in order that appropriations |
nay be made to meet emergencies and |
o take advantage OF strategic oppor-
unities.
BOXING MILL HERE SEPT. 3.