The Clio messenger., 1920-04-15
THE QUESTIONS OF CLIO.
What is the Interchurch World Move
ment?

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It is thirty denominations cooper
hting in their Forward Movements
Campaigns, and presenting united
appeal to the nation for fund large
enough to press forward with the
complete, comprehensive program OF
the Church into the entire world, be-
ginning in America.
It will serve to eliminate many
competing appeals by concentrating
the efforts of the churches upon this
one inclusive and cooperating enter
prise.
1t will enlist the cooperating mill
ions of people, who, though not men,
bers of the Church, are nevertheless
sympathetic with its program.
1t will effect greater economy In
administration, through common eff
forts in publicity, conferences, etc.,
For the first time in the history of
the Christian churches of North
America they have ascended the
mountain top and cast their eyes over
the whole world. The surveys have
revealed the marvellous blessings
which Almighty God has vouchsafed
upon the efforts of His church but
they have also revealed the magni-
tude of the unfinished task and the
inadequacy of the efforts which the
church has, as yet, put forth. These
surveys stand before the Christian
church as the greatest challenge it
has ever faced since it received the
Great Commission.
The church can meet this chal-
lenge only as it pours forth its life
and its resources. It's young men and
women can respond to the Macedon-
ian call of this modern world only
as the church shall send them forth.
The dedication of it's wealth is as tru-
ly an act of worship as the dedication
of its young life. God is calling up
on the church to lay both upon His
altar at this crucial hour.
What is it's Purpose?
The purpose is; To win men to
Christ.
To deepen the loyalty of Christ
ians to the world winning program Of
Christ.
To bring to the whole Church new
inspiration, courage and faith.
To enlist systematic financial sup
port for the worldwide work of the
Church. We believe the time is fully
ripe for such unity of action on the
part of united Professionalism, that,
without, attempting to solve the
problems arising from divergent and
conscientiously held points of view in
matters of doctrines and policy, the
churches are ready for common
program of activity. The ideal of
the whole church facing the whole
task appeals to us as scriptural and
practicable. 1t is conception full
of dignity, worth and power.
What will be done with the money
Each of the thirty denominations
will get the subscriptions from its
churches and from all denomination
al sources. In addition, the money
given by friendly citizens will be pro-
rated among the participating denom-
nations at the end of fiscal year to
be agreed upon, in proportion to the
amount actually secured by each de-
nomination from living contributors
during the year. All money SUBJ
scrbed will be spent by the partici-
pating denominations in accordance
with UNCONVENTIONAL budgets.
What will the money do?
The money to be raised will make
possible the worldwide expansion of
Christianity. 1t will be spent for
great Christian projects, ministering
to human needs and conserving price
less human values, both in the United
States and abroad.
Clio and community have been
responsive to every worthy appeal
This appeal of the united Protestant
churches comes to us for the cause
of God and country and humanity
No more worthy appeal has ever been
made. Will we not in token of oul
appreciation of the providence OF
God whole-heartedly respond to this
most worthy appeal.