The Wilmington morning star., 1944-10-15
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The Methodist Church, under the
leadership of its Council OF Bish-
ops, is launching this month four
year Crusade for Christ that has
five detectives: the influencing OF
public opinion of church members
for postwar international organi-
cation for justice, economic coop
Grafton and peace; an effort to
greatly increase Sunday school en-
rollment; a new emphasis on per-
sonal and corporate evangelism; \
drive for stewardship mot alone Of
money but of all of life; and the
raising of 4 fund for postwar re-
construction and relief SIS, ZOO, 900
for use overseas, and $4,000, 900
for use in the United States. Bish-
op J. Ralph Magee, Of Chicago. is
director Of the Crusade.
"The first Of the nations Of Asia
to 60 through the industrial revo-
luton into modern life, Japan has
shown elements Of strength and of
character which for decades elicit
ed the admiration of the world. 4,
says DR.. R. E. Diffendorfer, noted
missionary leader. Now these
qualities are being bent toward
ends that menace the welfare Of
humanity. But given proper res
traint and direction, and, in L bet
ter world order of mutual security,
Japan should still be one of the
trusted pillars of Asia. 1t is of
the utmost importance to the leav-
ening Of the life of postwar Japan
that the Christian message be
made known throughout the length
and breadth of the country, and
that the impact of the living
Christ be brought to bear upon
the entire people,"
As part Of its program for a
Substantial and courageous in
crease" in the ministry Of its con-
gregations ito human suffering and
want everywhere" the Congfega-
tional Christian Churches of Amer.
lea is seeking $50 new recruits for
overseas service as doctors, nur-
ses, teachers, ministers. agricultur-
alists and social workers; an en-
larged Christian ministry to stu
dents in colleges, and a strength
ening of it's service in the field Of
race relations, international coop
Grafton, and Christian citizenship.
DR.. Albert D. Stauffa cher, minister
Of the Missions Council, heads the
churchwide movement which also
calls for annual gifts Of 81, 500, 900
for the regular benevolences of the
denomination, and $500, 600 for war
relief. 49,.
"Just as the soldiers of World
War I were betrayed, so will sol
diers, sailors, and airmen of this
war be betrayed unless the religi-
Gus forces of the nation rise and
cooperate in establishing world law
and order based upon economic
justice and racial brotherhood.
warns Bishop G.. Bromley OMAN
of New York. "The church must
see and cause others to see the
enemy at home as well as abroad.
The saboteurs who would scuttle
the ship Of state to protect their
selfish privileges, seek to divide
the Allies, postpone proper plan
ming, refuse international obliga-
tons and cooperation, ars will
stoop to anything to win. Bishop
Oman heads a commission Of
bishops of the Methodist Church
who are endeavoring to mold Meth
odist and public opinion against
isolationisn. and 10 impress upon
government officials their desire
of the 5 per cent increase over
pre-war volume involved in t he
production Of 5000, 600 passenger
cars year.
The heavy accumulation Of new
car demand grows out; Of the fact
that no civilian passenger.ve vehicles
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