Church Co-operation 
 
 in 
 
 Near East Rehef 
 
 Denominational Endorsements 
 Denominational Advisory Committees 
 Plans of Co-operation 
 Statements by Leaders 
 
 NEAR EAST RELIEF 
 
 151 FIFTH AVENUE - NEW YORK CITY 
 
CHURCH CO-OPERATION IN 
 NEAR EAST RELIEF 
 
 Containing Denominational Endorsements, Advisory Committees, 
 Plans of Co-operation, and Statements by Leaders. 
 
 ADVENT CHRISTIAN 
 
 Endorsement by the Inter-State Sunday School Council (New 
 England, New York and Pennsylvania), Boston, Mass,, May 25, 1923: 
 Resolved, That the Inter-State Sunday School Council endorse the activities 
 ot ttie Near East Rehef and recommend that our Sunday Schools give this most 
 excellent work their hearty and liberal support. 
 
 Letter sent to Sunday School Superintendents by the Chairman 
 of the Advent Christian Sunday School Committee : 
 
 rr, ,u -n c ■ Boston, Mass., October 30, 1923. 
 
 lo the Fastor or Supermtendent, 
 Greeting : 
 
 The vi'ork of our Advent Christian Sunday Schools in the interests of the 
 Wear hast Relief has been of high value. Tlie need is still great, and any 
 courtesies or aid which our schools can give to the officials of the Near East 
 Relief in this work, has the endorsement of the Sunday School leaders of the 
 denomination. 
 
 < Very truly yours, 
 
 H. E. Thompson. 
 
 YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETY OF LOYAL WORKERS 
 
 The Official Board instructed the Topics Committee to provide 
 a Near East Relief topic in March, 1924. 
 
 ADVENTIST, SEVENTH DAY 
 
 Endorsement by the General Conference (Quadrennial), San 
 Francisco, California, June, 1922, authorizing a Near East Relief Cam- 
 paign to be promoted by their owm Board: 
 
 We approve of the action of the General Conference Committee of 1921 in 
 setting apart a day in which offerings should be received from our people to 
 be placed in the hands of Near East Relief, and we authorize the incoming 
 Conference Committee to set apart a day in the coming year for the same 
 purpose. 
 
 BAPTIST, NORTHERN 
 
 Endorsement by the Northern Baptist Convention, Atlantic City, 
 N. J., May 24, 1923: 
 
 1. The Northern Baptist Convention recognizes the immediate and compelling 
 need of the Near East which has been increased and multiplied by the 
 continuous expulsions of Christians from Asia Minor. 
 
 2. We appreciate the value of the international reconstruction program that is 
 being carried on by Near East Relief, both in its ministry of relief and in 
 the excellent work of its orphanages, where the children are being educated 
 in a Christian atmosphere, and trained in self-support to become the nucleus 
 of a new Near East. 
 
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Wc api'i'ovc the co-operation, that oiir chiirclics, Sunday Schools and various 
 organizations and ollicials have given tliis organization, and wc hope that 
 our people will continue their support undiminished and co-operate witli Nrar 
 F.ast Relief in its regular community campaigns. 
 
 Wc continue an Advisory Committee to co-operate with Near East Relief in 
 its educational and promotional program, such committee to consist of 25 
 members to he appointed 1)y the President of the Northern Haptist Conven- 
 tion, seven of whom shall bo designated as an executive committee. 
 Wc a.sk the Advisory Committee to consider the question of justice and 
 protection for Christian minorities ;uid co-operate, where it is deemed wise, 
 with other inU-rrsled or,L;anizalions, to (Icvcld]) a pul)Iie conscience which will 
 stipport our (lovernnu'iit in taking active measures for a permanent and 
 jnsi solution of the Near l'"ast problem. 
 
 ADVISORY COMMITTKR 
 
 Rev. J. M. Moore, D.D., Chairman, 
 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 Rev. F. B. Jiachelor, D.D., 
 
 Kalamazoo, Micli. 
 Rev. C. A. Barbour, D.D., 
 
 Rochester, N. Y. 
 Rev. F. M. Goodchild, D.D., 
 
 New York, N. Y. 
 Rev. Cmtis Lcc Laws. 
 
 New York-, N. Y. 
 Mrs. W. A. Montgomery, 
 
 Rochester, N. Y. 
 
 Rev. W. ]■:. Raffety, D.D., 
 
 Philadelphia, Pa. 
 Rev. Samuel Z. Batten, D.U., 
 
 Philadelphia, Pa. 
 Rev. J. A. Francis, D.D., 
 
 Los Angeles. Calif. 
 Mr. PL F. Lallamme, 
 
 New York, N. Y. 
 Rev. Cornelius Wocdfkin, D.l)., 
 
 New York, N. Y. 
 Rev. F. E. Taylor, D.D., 
 Indianapolis, Ind. 
 
 Rev. J. A. White, Ph.D., Denver, Col. 
 
 Mf.MIIEKS RKPliF.SKNTINC T 1 1 K AmiouICAN BM'TIST FoUKTGN Mi.SSJONS SoClKTY 
 
 Rev. W. B. Lipi)hard, Rev. W. S. Aliernethy, D.D., 
 
 New York, N. Y. Washington, D. C. 
 
 Rev. James IT. Franklin, D.D., New York, N. Y. 
 
 MisMiiKKs OF TrrE CoMMrrTFic ON Intfrnational Justice and Good-Will 
 Rev. J. M. Moore, D.D., Mrs. G. W. Coleman, 
 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. Boston, Mass. 
 
 Rev. J. C. Moore, Rev. John Marvni Dean, D.D., 
 
 Indianapolis, Ind. Pasadena, Calif. 
 
 Mr. It. Jackson, Rev. M. P. Boynton, D.ID., 
 
 Washington, D. C. Chicago, 111. 
 
 Mr. R. B. Fosdick, Rev. V. S. Pliillips, D.D. 
 
 New York, N. Y. Columbus, Ohio. 
 
 Mrs. II. W. Peabody, Beverly, Mass, 
 
 JUSTICE PRONOUNCEMENT 
 
 Justice pronouiu'.cinent l)y the Northern I'.aptist Convention : 
 
 Whereas, Under the providence of God the nations of the earth have become 
 so vitally interrelated that no single nation can longer hold itself aloof in 
 selfish isolation willioiit guilt, therefore. 
 
 Be It Resolved. That we urge the Administration at Washington to effect 
 such international agreement as shall enable us lo put the strength of our wisdom 
 and experience at the service of humanity and enable us to carry our share of 
 the world's burden througli an association of nations and an international court, 
 and that we express our approval of the efforts thus far made by President 
 Harding to this end. 
 
 Second, We record our liorror al tlie uniiarallcleil outrage suffered by the 
 Armenians and other peoiiles al Ihc hands of the Turks, and we deplore as a 
 wrong against humanity the attitude of llie allied nations, and especially Amer- 
 ica, for failure to protect these people from the despoiler. 
 
 Wc rejoice in the splendid work of the Near East Relief in caring for 
 the needy children and realTirm our sympathy and co-operation in its work, but 
 
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believe tliat llir ])rol)lcnis ])rcsciili'<l arc too great to ho solved by private 
 charity. VVc llierefurc urf>e our Cioveniiiient to take a stroiis initiative in 
 sc'ctiriii.n Ihe co-dpeialion of the nation in liandlinK' these problems regarding 
 tlie protection and promotion of human rights more important than economic 
 concessions. 
 
 SUNDAY SCHOOL 
 
 Resolution l)y the Jioard of M^anagers of the Atnerican l'>ai)list 
 l'iiI)lication Society, Philadelphia, Pa., September 26, 1923: 
 
 Whereas, Reports from the Near East Relief show continued sulTering and 
 lack of llu' luccssilics of life among tlie Armenians and other people of Bible 
 lands, and many thousands of orphan eliildren of martyred Cln-istian parents of 
 these lands look to us for the means to live and prepare tliem.selves to carry 
 forward the sacred traditions and holy ideals of their ancient national life, and 
 
 Whereas, The Near East Relief rei)orts that it has fed 1()(),()(M) refugees since 
 the Smyrna <lisaster, to prevent them from starving, and that food supidics for 
 Near East Relief orphanages in tlie Levant are practically e.xliausted, and that 
 the work of the coming year will include less refugee work, as the refugees arc 
 increasingly finding means of self-support, so that the Near J£ast Relief is 
 enabled to give more attention to constructive work for children in orphanages, 
 in which lies the big hope for reconstruction in the Near JCast, and 
 
 Whereas, The Near East Relief is an organization charlered by the United 
 States Congress for the express purpose of receiving and admiinstering Ameri- 
 can relief to these people; therefore, be it 
 
 h'esnh'ed, That the American Baptist Publication Society approves the apiieal 
 made l)y the Near h'ast Relief for this coming year, and urges all Northern 
 Baptist Sunday Schools to support this cause to the fullest extent by recpiesting 
 our pastors and churches to co-o|)erate in every way in promoting this appeal. 
 
 Letter sent to Siuiday School Siipcrintciidciits by the General 
 Secretary of the American Ha|)lisl l'ti])licat ion Society: 
 
 Se])lemher ^^, 
 
 Dear lirollier: 
 
 Again from the Near East we hear the cries of little children who need our 
 help. The Near East Relief is appealing this year particularly for funds to 
 "carry on" in their orphanage work. The lives of many thousands of children 
 have been saved thus far. The task now remains to us of developing these 
 little ones into useful citizens. They need education and training for service in 
 productive lines that will make them self-sui)porting, and in addition there is 
 also their constant need of food and clothing. 
 
 We are again sending our aiipeal in behalf <if the Near East Relief to the 
 Sunday Schocds of llie Northern Baptist t'liurclies for help this year. Doubtless 
 similar appials will be made in the next few ye.ars, until those who arc now in 
 tlie orphanages have been brought to the place where they can make a living 
 inde])endently. 
 
 The Near ICasI Kidief is an organization charlered by the United States 
 ('ongress for the express purjiose of receiving and administering American relief 
 funds for these people. In the name of the Indend of all children [ am writing 
 to tu'ge our Sunday Schools to respond to this appeal, and to plan for a si)ecial 
 offering for the relief of the orphaned children of l!i])le lands. ( 'onlrihulioiis to 
 this emergency relief work do not count on the New World Movement fimds. 
 Our gifts are all over and above, and are given in loving loyalty to the Master. 
 
 Contributions .should be sent direct to the Near ICast Relief, 151 Fifth Ave- 
 nue, New York City, or to the Near East Relief State Ollice, and should lie 
 made at the time that is most convenient to the local Sunday School in view 
 of its other needs and interests. The earlier it can be made, the more service 
 your contribution will render. l'"nrther information will probably be sent to 
 you by the Near East Relief Secretary of your State. I trust that you will 
 strengthen his hands by giving him the fullest co-operation possible. 
 
 Very sincerely yours, 
 
 (iii.nKUT N. Hhink 
 
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BAPTIST YOUNG PEOPLE'S UNION 
 
 Endorsement by the Baptist Young People's Union of America, 
 July 6, 1923, at Boston, Mass. : 
 
 Nearly two million people have been driven from their homes in Turkey. 
 Their only crime was that they refused to accept Mohammed as the Prophet of 
 God in the place of the Christ to whom they and their ancestors had been true 
 for over fifteen hundred years. No Christian can be indifferent to their need. 
 
 We rejoice in the splendid program of relief, education and industrial 
 training that has been established by Near East Relief among these people. We 
 rejoice, too, in the share that our Baptists have had in this work from its very 
 inception. For the more ef^ective co-operation of Baptist young people in this 
 task that is so eminently Christlike in spirit and that has such great possibilities 
 of bringing about a permanent solution of the problem of the Near East, we 
 recommend that the Baptist Young People's Union of America take the follow- 
 ing action : 
 
 First — set aside a Near East Relief day each year for the special study of 
 the situation and need of the peoples of the Near East, and also give it place 
 on programs of State and Association Conventions. 
 
 Second — recornmend that all Baptist Young People's Societies seek some defi- 
 nite co-operation in the program of relief and training, this co-operation to be 
 along the lines approved by the Baptists of Canada and the United States, both 
 North and South. 
 
 Third — appoint from the Members of the Board of Managers, a committee 
 of co-operation through whom the Baptist Young People's Union of America 
 may voice its convictions that in International relationships the protection and 
 promotion of human life and justice are of more importance than economic 
 concessions, and that there should be international action to secure justice to 
 the Christian minorities of the Near East. 
 
 B. Y. P. U. COMMITTEE 
 Rev. James Asa White, Ph.D., Chairman, Mr. Elgin Smith. 
 
 Denver, Colo. Washington, D. C. 
 
 Mr. H. F. Smaltz, Mr. F. E. Sadler, 
 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. Louisville, Ky. 
 
 Rev. M. F. McCutcheon, Rev. W. G. Towart, 
 
 Montreal, Canada Bennington, Vt. 
 
 Rev. F. C. Stifler, Wilmette, 111. 
 
 BAPTIST, SOUTHERN 
 
 Endorsement by the Southern Baptist Convention, Kansas City, 
 Mo., May 19, 1923, favoring co-operation, appointing the Foreign 
 Mission Board and the Sunday School Board as the agents with whom 
 Near .East Relief will work in presenting the cause to their churches, 
 and instructing them to appoint a day for the appeal. 
 
 Near East Relief desires to luake its appeal to Southern Baptists 
 completely in accord with the action of the Convention and is trying 
 to work out a co-operative method with the Foreign Missions Board, 
 Baptist Young People's Union. See above. 
 Statement by Rev, Henry Allen Tupper, D.D. : 
 
 The question has been asked me, "Why should we give to Near East Relief 
 when denominational claims are so strong?" I have been for many years and 
 am now deeply interested in the work at home and abroad of the Baptists. As 
 a pastor and as a member of the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist 
 Convention and other organizations of the denominations, I have encouraged 
 denominational work in all lands. But I am convinced that the work of Near 
 East Relief is necessarily broader than the work of any single church or denom- 
 ination. It appeals to persons of all of our churches and to persons of no 
 church or denomination to help toward the betterment and salvation of millions 
 of persons untouched by any ecclesiastic organization. 
 
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BAPTIST, SEVENTH DAY 
 
 Endorsement b}' the General Conference, Shiloh, N. T., Ausjust 
 28, 1921 : ' J . 5 
 
 The Seventh Day Baptist General Conference heartily endorses the Chris- 
 tian and humanitarian work being done by Near East Relief, and recognizing the 
 splendid service that our Seventh Day Baptist congregations can render, urges 
 all the churches to kindly consider the appeals for material and financial assist- 
 ance. 
 
 Statement from the President, Oct. 22, 1923 : 
 
 Our people have taken a deep interest in the work of the Near East Relief, 
 and liave generously contributed to it in the past and will continue to do so. 
 
 A. L. Davis. 
 
 SABBATH SCHOOL 
 
 Resolution hy the Sabbath School Board, Milton, Wise, Tune 
 6, 1923: 
 
 The Sabbath School Board of the Seventh Day Baptist General Conference 
 records with appreciation the splendid co-operation of our Sabbath Scliool 
 leaders in presenting the Near East Relief to the Sabbath Schools, and also the 
 generous response which the Sabbath Schools have made to this worthy cause. 
 
 We recognize that the need for a support fund of large proportions still 
 continues, since more than 100,000 orphan children are dependent upon Near 
 East Relief for their support, and that the training for future leadership of 
 this great body of dependent children is not only a responsibility but an oppor- 
 tunity for constructive work never before offered to the American churches. 
 
 We, therefore, hope that our people will continue their support undiminished, 
 and will co-operate with the Near East Rehef in presenting the cause to their 
 Sabbath Schools during the coming year. 
 
 Letter sent by the Secretary of the Board to Sabbath School 
 Superintendents : 
 
 Dear Fellow Worker : 
 
 As we have now begun a new year of study in Sabbath School work it 
 behooves us to glance over the field that is covered by our activities and to get 
 a wider conception of the world's needs and our own responsibilhy in helping 
 to meet them. 
 
 As we look out upon the autumn beauties and think back upon the rest of 
 the summer vacation, and then look forward to Thanksgiving and a little later 
 to the glad Christmas season, as we look upon the happy faces of our children 
 as they have again taken up the year's tasks in the schools and in the homes, 
 we cannot help but give thanks to a loving Heavenly Father, who has permitted 
 us to enjoy all these blessings without being hampered by the superstitions and 
 traditions of heathen lands, or wounded and oppressed by the hands of tyrants. 
 
 We have to confess, however, to a feeling of sadness whenever we think 
 how these conditions do not prevail all over the world. Our hearts are burdened 
 with the pathetic calls from our mission fields and from the lands devastated by 
 famine and pestilence, but especially are we touched by the tales of horror that 
 come to us from the Bible lands, where hundreds of thousands of orphan children 
 are suffering the pangs of hunger and disease, and are deprived of the love and 
 affectionate care of parents, largely because they have dared to proclaim their 
 faith in the Christian religion. 
 
 These multitudes of homeless wanderers are dependent for all their food 
 and clothing and medical attention upon the support that is furnished them by 
 the Near East Relief. They have been helped by this worthy charitable agency 
 for several years, and the assistance must be continued for some time to come. 
 
 The Sabbath School Board of the Seventh Day Baptist General Conference 
 has endorsed the splendid work that Near East Relief is doing, and urges all of 
 
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our Sabbath Schools to remember this great cause with generous contributions. 
 
 When we are giving of our love and money to our own dear ones, and to 
 the missions and charities that are particularly near to our denomination, let us 
 not forget to share our gifts of sympathy and support with these unfortunate 
 waifs that are being sustained by Near East Relief. 
 
 Sincerely yours, 
 
 A. L. BURDICK. 
 
 CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN (CONSERVATIVE) 
 
 Endorsement by the General Convention, Calsfary, Canada, Tune 
 18, 1923 : 
 
 Recognizing the continued need in those regions which have been devastated 
 by war, we commend our Sunday Schools and congregations for their contribu- 
 tions for the relief of the suffering in such regions, and urge that all con- 
 tributions should conserve a fit sense of proportion between spiritual and physical 
 needs; also that these contributions be made through our own church boards. 
 
 RELIEF COMMITTEE 
 Rev. J. E. Miller, Chairman, Rev. H. Spenser Minnich, 
 
 Elgin, 111. Elgin, 111. 
 
 Rev. M. R. Ziegler, Elgin, 111. 
 
 SUNDAY SCHOOL 
 
 Rev. J. E. Miller, Editor of "Our Yonng People," writes that 
 publicity is being given and that contributions are being received. 
 
 BRETHREN CHURCH (PROGRESSIVE) 
 
 Endorsement by General Conference, Ashland, Ohio, August 
 29, 1923 : > . ^ 
 
 Be It_ Resolved, That we recognize the great service of the Near East Relief 
 organization and gladly commend to our people the support appealed for. 
 
 CHRISTIAN CHURCH 
 
 Endorsement by the General Convention (Quadrennial), 1922, 
 at Burlington, N. C. : 
 
 Resolved, That we urge our pastors to help create throughout the country 
 such a Christian public opinion as will support our Government in carrying out 
 a constructive policy for the protection of the Armenian people. 
 
 That this Convention appoint an International Relief Committee, consisting 
 of representatives from our five Regional Conventions, to co-operate with the 
 Near East Relief organization, and that, as nearly as possible. Near East Relief 
 funds be raised on the Sunday before Christmas in the North, and on January 
 21 m the Southern Convention. 
 
 That all funds raised for said purpose shall pass through the hands of the 
 Convention Secretary. 
 
 COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL RELIEF 
 
 Mr. F. R. Beach, Chairman, Rev. A. B. Kendall, D.D., 
 
 Irvington, N. J. Springfield, Ohio 
 
 Rev. J. O. Atkinson, D.D., Rev. J. M. Kaufifman, 
 
 Elon College, N. C. Madrid, Iowa 
 
 Rev. E. R. Caswell, Rev. A. M. Kerr, D.D 
 
 Laconia, N. H. Dayton, Ohio 
 
 Rev. W. P. Minton, D.D., Rev. J. F. Burnett, D.D., 
 
 Dayton, Ohio Dayton, Ohio 
 
 Rev. W. H. Martin, D.D., Dayton, Ohio 
 
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Resolution by the General Boards, 1923, Dayton, Ohio: 
 
 Resolved, That the churches of the Christian denomination take the Near 
 East offerings at Christmas time, according to the action of the Burlington 
 Convention. 
 
 That churches taking the offerings shall not be called upon by Near East 
 Relief in community drives, nor shall they be considered negligent in refusing 
 to enter into community campaigns for Near East Relief, if they have taken 
 the offering during the year. 
 
 That department heads insist that the Near East offices furnish their pro- 
 grams for community campaigns within the states where the Christian Churches 
 are located and instruct their workers to co-operate with the Christian Church 
 plans in sending all money raised in individual churches through denominational 
 channels. 
 
 Statement by the Chairman : 
 
 It has been said that there is no greater missionary problem before the 
 world today than the Near East cause. It is certain that the project is large 
 enough to call forth the fullest co-operation of all the Christian folk in America. 
 We are glad for what our folks have done in the past and also confident that 
 we shall do no less but more and more as we come to know the most urgent need 
 of the future. 
 
 F. R. Beach. 
 
 SUNDAY SCHOOL 
 
 The Board of Christian Education is co-operating with the Com- 
 mittee on International Relief. 
 
 A letter will be sent to the Superintendents of the Southern Con- 
 vention which will observe the Armenian Christmas Sunday, Tanuary 
 20, 1924. 
 
 CHURCH OF GOD 
 
 Endorsement by the General Ministerial Assembly, Anderson, 
 Ind., June 17-24, 1923: 
 
 1. The General Assembly of the Church of God recognizes the immediate and 
 compelling need of the Near East which has been increased and multiplied 
 by continuous expulsions of Christians from Asia Minor. 
 
 2. We appreciate the value of the international reconstruction program that is 
 being carried on by the Near East Relief, both in its ministry of relief and 
 in the excellent^ vvork of its orphanages, where the children are being edu- 
 cated in a Christian atmosphere and trained in self-support to become the 
 nucleus of a new Near East. 
 
 3. We approve the co-operation that our churches, Sunday Schools and various 
 organizations and officials have given this organization, which is finely repre- 
 sentative of the churches of America in its interdenominational aspects, and 
 we hope that our people will continue tlieir support undiminished and co- 
 operate with Near East Relief in its regular campaigns. 
 
 4. We continue^ the Advisory Committee to co-operate with Near East Relief 
 in its educational and promotional program. 
 
 5. We ask the Advisory Committee to consider the question of justice and 
 protection for Christian minorities and co-operate where they deem wise, 
 with other interested organizations, to develop a public conscience which 
 will support our Government in taking active measures for a permanent 
 and just solution of the Near East situation. 
 
 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 
 
 Mr. E. E. Byrum, Rev. H. A. Sherwood, 
 
 Anderson, Ind. Anderson, Ind. 
 
 Mr. J. W. Phelps, Mr. F. G. Smith, 
 
 Anderson, Ind. ' Anderson, Ind. 
 
 Mr. E. A. Reardon, Anderson, Ind. 
 
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CONGREGATIONAL 
 
 Endorsement by the National Council, Spring-field, Mass., Octo- 
 ber 16-23, 1923 : 
 
 Resolved, That the National Council expresses its approval of the great 
 work carried on by tlie Near East Relief and its admiration for the heroic and 
 efficient manner in which unforeseen emergencies have been met. It urges upon 
 the churches their continued support of this great agency of Christian mercy 
 imtil such time as the forlorn and destitute Christian peoples of the Near East 
 shall be able to care for themselves, and until this multitude of orphaned children 
 have arrived at the years and the condition of self-support. This both in fulfill- 
 ment of our Christian duty and in recognition of our American responsibility 
 in the comity of nations. 
 
 The above action was taken as a result of the following conclu- 
 sions submitted in the report of the Advisory Committee : 
 
 (1) It is obvious that the care of tlic orphaned children must be continued 
 until they arrive at years of self-support. 
 
 (2) It is almost equally obvious that the adult refugees who have been 
 left homeless and destitute must be helped until they get on their feet again, 
 with the means of self-support for the future. 
 
 (3) Some home must be found for the expatriated people who have been 
 cast forth as fugitives and without a country. 
 
 COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL AND INTER-RACIAL RELATIONS 
 AND NEAR EAST RELIEF 
 
 Rev. J. P. Huget, D.D., Chairman, 
 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 Rev. James L. Barton, D.D.. 
 
 Boston, Mass. 
 Rev. Frederick Lynch, D.D., 
 
 New York. 
 Rev. W. D. Street. 
 
 White Plains, N. Y. 
 Rev. Nehemiah Boynton. D.D., 
 
 New York. 
 Rev. Clarence H. Wilson. D.D., 
 
 Glen Ridge, N. J. 
 Mr. W. M. Crane, 
 
 Dalton. Mass. 
 Rev. Hubert C. Herring, D.D.. 
 
 Wichita, Kans. 
 Rev. Chas. F. Akcd, D.D., 
 
 Kansas City, Mo. 
 Rev. G. W. Hinman, D.D., 
 
 San Francisco, Cal. 
 Rev. Robert E. Brown, 
 
 Waterburv, Conn. 
 Rev. E. L. Smith, 
 
 Seattle, Wash. 
 
 Rev. Doremus Scudder, 
 
 Pomona, Cal. 
 Rev. Nicholas Vander Pyl, 
 
 Oberlin, Ohio. 
 Mr. Horatio Ford, 
 
 Cleveland, Ohio. 
 Mr. Bruce Barton, 
 
 New York. 
 President E. A. Birge, 
 
 Madison, Wis. 
 Mr. Royal Firman, 
 
 Oak Park, 111. 
 Capt. Evan Scott, 
 
 Washington, D. C. 
 Mr. Arthur Reed Kimball, 
 
 Waterburv, Conn. 
 Rev. A. E. 'Rorabach, D.D., 
 
 Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 Rev. W. N. DeBerry, 
 
 Springfield, Mass. 
 Judge R. W. Tyler, 
 
 Haddom, Conn. 
 Rev. J. T. Stocking, D.D., 
 
 Upper Montclair, N. J. 
 
 JUSTICE PRONOUNCEMENT 
 
 Justice pronouncement by the National Council: 
 
 The grave wrong done to the minority populations in the Near East, 
 involving the expulsion of hundreds of thousands of Christians from their 
 ancestral homes and the elimination of indigenous peoples from Asia Minor, 
 presents such a tragic situation and such an appalling violation of every con- 
 sideration of justice and humanity, that we appeal to our Government, even at 
 this late hour, to use its full influence to secure a just and righteous settlement. 
 
 Upon our Government there seems to us to rest at least a threefold respon- 
 sibility : 
 
 1. We believe that the problem presented by the suffering of one million 
 and three hundred and ten tliousand Greek and Armenian refugees, whose 
 
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property has been conliscated, and who arc now crowded into refugee camps, 
 without money, without clothing, without food or shelter, is too great to be 
 solved by private cliarity. The co-operation of the governments of the Western 
 World is necessary to deal in any adequate way with such a catastrophe. We 
 urge our Government to take a strong initiative in securing the^ appointment 
 of an International Commission to handle the refugee problem in the Near 
 East. 
 
 2. In view of tire terrific difficulties which the Greek government faces m 
 coping with the overwhelming problems thrust upon it by the presence of the 
 refug'ees we believe that our Government should give it the support which 
 would come from a prompt resumption of diplomatic relations. 
 
 Finally, we believe that our Government will not be true to its ideals if it 
 supports American financial interests which seek economic concessions in Turkey 
 and at the same time gives scant consideration to the demands of rnillions of 
 American citizens who have contributed with unparalleled generosity to the 
 preservation of the minorities in the Near East. We are convinced that the 
 problem of relief cannot be permanently solved apart from the question of 
 securing justice for these oppressed people. 
 
 SUNDAY SCHOOL 
 
 Letter from the General Secretary of the Congregational Edu- 
 cation Society, to Sunday School Superintendents: 
 
 Dear Superintendent: Oct. IS, 1923. 
 
 Boys are working in the Near East Relief carpenter shop m Nazareth 
 today because American Sunday Schools reached across the sea and saved them 
 from starvation. 
 
 Children are sheltered in Near East Relief Orphanages in Bethlehem where 
 "there was no room in the inn." 
 
 Where the Temple looked out over Jerusalem, children you saved are 
 learning to live. 
 
 And over in Macedonia other Near East Relief children arc walking where 
 Paul trod. 
 
 America is paying her debt to the land that gave us our Bible. I earnestly 
 hope that all our people will continue steadfast in their co-operation with Near 
 East Relief until these children shall be old enough to go out to take their 
 places in the Eastern World as useful citizens filled with the ideals of Christian 
 
 America. . , , 
 
 To this end will you not co-operate in every possible way with the Near 
 East Relief Director for your State when he comes to you? 
 
 Very sincerely yours, 
 
 FR.^NK M. Sheldon. 
 
 DISCIPLES OF CHRIST 
 
 Endorsement by the International Convention, Colorado Springs, 
 Sept. 3-9, 1923 : 
 
 1. The International Convention of Disciples of Christ recognizes the imme- 
 diate and compelling need of the Near East which has tieen increased and 
 multiplied by continuous expulsions of Christians from Asia Minor. 
 
 2. We appreciate the value of the international reconstruction program that 
 is being carried on by Near East Relief, both in its ministry of relief and 
 in the excellent work of its orphanages, where the children are being edu- 
 cated in a Christian atmosphere and trained in self-support to become the 
 nucleus of a new Near East. 
 
 3. We approve the co-operation that our churches, Sunday Schools and various 
 organizations and officials have given this organization, which is finely rep- 
 resentative of the churches of America in its interdenominational aspects, 
 and we hope that our people will continue their support undiminished and 
 co-operate with Near East Relief in its regular campaigns. 
 
 4. We continue an Advi-sory Committee to co-operate with Near East Relief 
 in its educational and promotional program, with a sub-committee of this 
 Committee in the region of New York to act as an ad interim committee. 
 
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5. We ask the Advisory Committee to consider the question of justice and 
 protection for Christian minorities and co-operate where they deem wise, 
 with other interested organizations, to develop a public conscience which 
 will support our Government in taking active measures for a permanent 
 and just solution of the Near East situation. 
 
 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 
 
 Rev. Geo. A. Miller, D.D., Chairman, 
 
 Omaha, Neb. 
 Rev. Finis S. Idleman, D.D., Vice-Chnm., 
 
 New York, N. Y. 
 Rev. Robt. M. Hopkins, Secretary, 
 
 St. Louis, Mo. 
 Rev. B. A. Abbott, 
 
 St. Louis, Mo. 
 Mrs. Anna R. Atwater, 
 
 St. Louis, Mo. 
 Rev. Stephen J. Corey, D.D., 
 
 St. Louis, Mo. 
 Rev. F. W. Burnham, D.D., 
 
 St. Louis, Mo. 
 Rev. Robert Graham Frank, D.D., 
 
 Dallas, Texas 
 Rev. J. B. Holmes, 
 
 Fort Worth, Texas 
 Rev. Charles S. Medbury, 
 
 Des Moines, Iowa 
 Rev. R. H. Miller, D.D., 
 
 Kansas City, Mo. 
 Rev. H. D. C. Maclachlan, D.D., 
 
 Richmond, Va. 
 Rev. E. L. Powell, D.D., 
 
 Louisville, Ky. 
 
 Mrs. A. R. Teacliout, Cle 
 
 Rev. Robert N. Simpson, 
 
 Birmingham, Ala. 
 Miss Daisy June Trout, 
 
 St. Louis, Mo. 
 Rev. W. F. Turner, 
 
 Spokane, Wash. 
 Rev. Peter Ainslie, D.D., 
 
 Baltimore, Md. 
 Mr. E. M. Bowman, 
 
 New York, N. Y. 
 Rev. C. W. Cauble, D.D., 
 
 Indianapolis, Ind. 
 Rev. Stephen B. Fisher, D.D., 
 
 Champaign, 111. 
 Rev. Claude E. Hill, D.D., 
 
 Chattanooga, Tenn. 
 Rev. Edgar Dewitt Jones, D.D., 
 
 Detroit, Mich. 
 Rev. James H. Mohorter, 
 
 St. Louis, Mo. 
 Rev. L. W. McCreary, 
 
 Baltimore, Md. 
 Rev. H. O. Pritchard, D.D., 
 
 Indianapolis, Ind. 
 Prof. Alva W. Taylor, Ph.D., 
 
 Indianapolis, Ind. 
 veland, Ohio 
 
 BIBLE SCHOOL 
 
 Mr. Robert M. Hopkins, Secretary of the Department of Relig- 
 ious Education, will make an appeal to all the Bible Schools to take 
 an offering during the month of February, 1924. 
 
 EVANGELICAL CHURCH 
 
 Endorsement by the Board of Sunday Schools, Cleveland, Ohio, 
 November, 1922: 
 
 In consideration of the desperate need in tlie Near East, we desire to call 
 to the attention of our Sunday Schools tlie duty we owe to the people in that 
 destitute land. Added to the great responsibility of caring for the orphans 
 and refugees for which tlie Near East Relief lias been ministering, is the 
 responsibility of meeting the emergency caused by the collapse of the Greek 
 army in Smyrna. Five hundred thousand (500,000) more Christian refugees 
 are dependent upon Christian charity with the burning of Smyrna. The last 
 of the seven churches of Asia Minor has disappeared. 
 
 We wish to endorse tlie appeal of Near East Relief in behalf of the 
 110,000 orphans now under its care. We realize that the work of the Near 
 East must go on. It would be against the spirit of tlie great Leader of our 
 church to allow these helpless wards of Christian America to sufTer. 
 
 Therefore, we recommend that our Sunday Schools should be sympathetic 
 to the appeals which are made from time to time by the Near East Relief and 
 suggest that our Scliools make a liberal offering in behalf of this great work. 
 
 Bishop L. H. Seagee 
 Mr. H. W. Shaffer 
 Rev. J. F. Gross 
 
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EVANGELICAL SYNOD OF NORTH AMERICA 
 
 Endorsement by the Board of Religious Education, Kansas City, 
 Missouri, July 2, 1923 : 
 
 In consideration of tlie desperate need in Central European countries and 
 in the Near East, so emphatically set forth in the appeals of the Central Euro- 
 pean and Near East Relief organizations, we earnestly recommend to our 
 Sunday Schools the liberal and continuous support of this work in the spirit 
 of our Master. 
 
 Statement by Dr. Paul A. Menzel, Executive Secretary, Foreign 
 Mission Board, Evangelical Synod of North America: 
 
 Despite the urgent calls coming to us with new force from the countries 
 of Central Europe, we cannot and must not ignore the cries of the Near East, 
 blending in one the voices of hundreds of thousands of orphans and widows. 
 If the renewed calamity is largely chargeable to the ambitions of the World 
 Powers, the helpless populations must not be left to perish. 
 
 Many of the churches of the Evangelical Synod have for years had a 
 special interest in the Near East area through their support of the Syrian 
 Orphanage at Jerusalem. During the war the Near East Relief maintained 
 this institution altogether, and at the present time is giving it the most splendid 
 assistance whereby its very continuance is alone made possible. Thus there 
 has been even, heretofore, a direct fellowship in interest and service between 
 our churches and Near East Relief at this direct point of touch. May this 
 beginning lead us in the Evangelical Church to something even larger. 
 
 REORGANIZED CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF 
 LATTER DAY SAINTS 
 
 Endorsement l)y the General Conference, Independence, Missouri, 
 Oct. 11, 1923: 
 
 Be it resolved 
 
 1. That the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in 
 General Conference Session renew its approval of the work of the Near 
 East Relief. 
 
 2. That we ask our pastors and other officials to arrange for an adequate annual 
 presentation of Near East Relief in the churches, Sunday Schools, and 
 other Church organizations, preferably in connection with community cam- 
 paigns. 
 
 3. That we assure our government officials that America supports them in 
 the efforts that have been made to adjust international relationships, and 
 will support them in whatever future steps may be necessary to protect 
 Christian minorities and bring abiding justice and peace among the nations. 
 
 4. That we urge continued intercession on these matters. 
 
 LUTHERAN, UNITED 
 
 Endorsement^ on recommendation of the Committee on Moral 
 and Social Welfare, by the Convention (Quadrennial), October 12, 
 1922, Buffalo, N. Y. : 
 
 Resolved, That we, the United Lutheran Church, highly recommend this 
 work of mercy to our pastors and congregations. 
 
 At the meeting of the Executive Board in early December it was 
 decided to give the initiative to the various Synods for their co- 
 operation. 
 
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LUTHER LEAGUE 
 
 Endorsement l)y the Luther League of America, September 21, 
 1922, York, Pa. : 
 
 Having heard the cry of dire distress and destitution that comes from our 
 ■brethren in devastated Europe, and learning of the awful massacres of the 
 Armenians and other Christian people, even our own brethren, in the Near 
 East, and the almost entire extermination of men, women and children by 
 the sword and by famine, be it 
 
 Resolved, That this body, in convention assembled, desires to answer this 
 cry, (1) through its unceasing prayers that the hand of the destroyer may be 
 stayed, and (2) through its liberal gifts, from leagues and from individuals, 
 in order that the perishing may be preserved and saved. 
 
 Statement by Rev. G. Bayard Young, D.D. : 
 
 Deeply conscious of the dire need of great multitudes in the Near East and 
 realizing the wise, efficient and faithful service rendered by the Near East Relief 
 Committee in its great work of mercy, it gives me pleasure to most heartily 
 commend the work being accomplished through the above agency. At the same 
 time we would call attention to the official action taken by the United Lutheran 
 Church at its last biennial convention, held in the city of Buffalo. 
 
 Having personally witnessed the need and the work in progress, I earnestly 
 hope the Lutheran churches of America will be opened again to learn the present 
 facts and to give our people opportunity to support the work. 
 
 MENNONITE 
 
 Endorsement by the Mennonite Annual Meeting, June 3, 1922, 
 Archbold, Ohio: 
 
 Resolved, That we favor continued support of Near East Relief by receiv- 
 ing and forwarding funds given for the needy under their care. 
 
 Resolved, That the Mennonite Relief Commission and others of the brother- 
 hood interested in relief work assembled in Annual Meeting at the Mennonite 
 Church, near Archbold, Ohio, June 3, 1922, herewith send hearty greetings and 
 sincere good wishes to all of our brethren and sisters engaged in relief work 
 in the Near East and in Russia, and that we assure them of our continued 
 interest and support with our means and prayers and wish them God's protec- 
 tion and His choicest blessings, hoping that in all their life and work they 
 may remain faithful and loyal to God and the Church. 
 The Mennonite Near East Relief Commission, Scottdale, Pa., 
 transmits funds. 
 
 METHODIST EPISCOPAL 
 
 Endorsement by the Board of Bishops, Wichita, Kansas, May 
 5, 1923 : 
 
 The native population of Asia Minor continues to appeal to the sympathy 
 of the Christian peoples of the world. In that unhappy land multitudes are 
 starving and are still the victims of cruel persecution or have been expelled 
 from home and country. All are without the protection of government and 
 without the hope of speedy relief of international intervention. 
 
 Under these circumstances the Bishops of the Methodist Episcocpal Church 
 commend to Christian people the Near East Relief organization which is finely 
 representative of the co-operative work and spirit of the Churches of America, 
 and they express the hope that the support of this most efficient organization 
 may be continued by the generous gifts of our people. 
 Statement by Dr. R. J. Wade, Council of Boards of Benevolence: 
 
 I hope you will have a generous response from our Methodist constituency. 
 
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SUNDAY SCHOOL 
 
 Resolution hy the Board of Sunday Schools, Chicago, 111., Feb- 
 ruary 7, 1923: 
 
 Recognizing the continued need for caring for the orpiians rescued from 
 destruction by the Near East Relief and now being trained for self-support and 
 for future leadership in the reconstruction of Armenian Christian civilization, 
 we record our conviction that there should he no lessening of interest in or 
 support of this worthy Christian benevolence by our churches and Sunday 
 Schools in so far as such interest and support may be consistent with imme- 
 diate responsibilities for our own denominational program. 
 
 Statement by the Corresponding Secretary of the Board of Sun- 
 day Schools : 
 
 Chicago, 111., October 9, 1923. 
 
 It may well be said of the Near East Relief Committee that it has kept 
 its eyes on the child and its following through the present purpose to instruct 
 and train the fifty thousand or more orphans of the Near East whose lives have 
 been saved is evidence of the truth of my statement. 
 
 To have pre-empted a large section of imperiled childhood, and with physical 
 sustenance to have saved it to life and comfort, demands a completion of the 
 opportunity, by training this redeemed talent and giving it leadership over the 
 multitudes yet to come. Such work is an example of effective missionary 
 enterprise. 
 
 William S. Bovard. 
 
 EPWORTH LEAGUE 
 
 Endorsement by Board of the Epworth League, Chicago, 111., 
 June 12-13, 1923 : 
 
 We are in accord with the purposes of the Near East Relief, and recommend 
 to our young people that they give co-operation to the work of providing for 
 it funds and supplies, by consent of their pastors, and in association with such 
 local committees as may be engaged in this urgent and Christly enterprise. 
 
 METHODIST EPISCOPAL, SOUTH 
 
 Endorsement by tlie General Conference (Quadrennial), Hot 
 Springs, Ark., May, 1922: 
 
 Recommended, That the General Conference urge our people to continue 
 to support with their contributions the work of Near East Relief. 
 
 That the General Conference appoint an Advisory Committee to take 
 counsel with the National Committee of Near East Relief as to plans of co- 
 operation, this committee to be composed of two Bishops, to be designated by 
 the College of Bishops, the Chairman of the Commission on Temperance and 
 Social Service, the Editor of the Christian Advocate, the Sunday School Editor, 
 the Epworth League Secretary, the General Secretary of the Board of Missions, 
 the Secretary of the Board of Education, the President of the Board of Lay 
 Activities, the President of the Women's Council, and three other ministers and 
 six lay members. 
 
 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 
 
 Bishop James Cannon, Jr., Chairman, Mrs. F. F. Stephens, 
 
 Washington, D. C. Columbia, Mo. 
 
 Bishop H. M. DuBose, Rev. F. N. Parker, D.D., 
 
 Berkeley, Cal. Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 Rev. W. W. Pinson, D.D., Rev. J. Sam Barcus, D.D., 
 
 Nashville, Tenn. Denton, Texas 
 
 Prof. W. P. Few, Ph.D., Rev. J. M. Malloy, D.D., 
 
 Durham, N. C. Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 Mr. C. H. Hays, Rev. E. B. Chappell, D.D., 
 
 Little Rock, Ark. Nashville, Tenn. 
 
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Bishop John M. Moore, Rev. J. H. Reynolds, D.D., 
 
 Dallas, Texas Sherman, Texas 
 
 Prof. W. A. Shelton, Ph.D., Mrs. J. H. Dickey, 
 
 Atlanta, Ga. Louisville, Ky. 
 
 Prof. C. M. Woodward, D.D., Mr. John S. Chadwick, 
 
 Dallas, Texas Roanoke, Ala. 
 
 Mr. R. T. Burge, Mrs. Luke Johnson, 
 
 Los Angeles, Cal. Atlanta, Ga. 
 
 Rev. A. F. Smith, D.D., Nashville, Tenn. 
 
 Statement by Bishop James Cannon, Jr., Chairman of Advisory 
 Committee : 
 
 After looking them all over (in the fall of 1923), I could say this time 
 that there were as few specked apples in the barrel as I have ever seen in any 
 lot of workers. The thing that impressd me so both trips is that there really 
 was a spirit of deep interest in the work and in the corps of workers that said, 
 "This is our jdb; it has been given to us and by the help of God we are going 
 to do it." Everywhere I went I had just that sort of feeling — those people 
 arc there to do the work to which God has called them. 
 
 SUNDAY SCHOOL 
 
 Resolution by the General Sunday School Board, Nashville, 
 Tenn., April 18, 1923 : 
 
 The condition in the Near East since our last meeting has grown worse 
 rather than better. Not only have we on our hands the one hundred thousand 
 and more of children orphaned by former persecutions, but also a large number 
 who have been added by the events of the last twelve months. Therefore be it 
 
 Resolved 
 
 1. That the support of the work of the Near East Relief be continued; and 
 
 2. That we request all our Sunday Schools to take offerings either in the 
 month of Dcccmlicr or as early in the year 1924 as possible. 
 
 Letter hy the General Secretary to Sunday School Superinten- 
 dents : 
 
 Nov. 23, 1923. 
 
 Dear Superintendent : 
 
 Boys are working in the Near East Relief carpenter shop in Nazareth today 
 because American Sunday Schools reached across the sea and saved them from 
 starvation. 
 
 Children are sheltered in Near East Relief Orphanages in Bethlehem where 
 "there was no room in the inn." 
 
 Where the Temple looked out over Jerusalem, children you saved are 
 learning to live. 
 
 And over in Macedonia other Near East Relief Children are walking 
 where Paul trod. 
 
 America is paying her debt to the land that gave us our Bible. I earnestly 
 hope that all our people will continue steadfast in their co-operation with Near 
 East Relief vmtil these children shall be old enough to go out to take their 
 places in the Eastern World as useful citizens filled with the ideals of Christian 
 America. 
 
 Our Sunday School Board at its annual meeting, after considering the facts, 
 resolved that the support of the Near East Relief work be continued and that all 
 our Sunday Schools be requested to take an offering. The money should be 
 sent to Dr. E. B. Chappell, 810 Broadway, Nashville, Tenn., so that we may 
 know what the church as a whole, through these schools, is able to do. Litera- 
 ture and other assistance can be secured from the Near East Relief offices. 
 
 Faithfully and hopefully yours, 
 
 J. W. Shackford. 
 
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EPWORTH LEAGUE 
 
 A topic was given January 21, 1923, and another will be given 
 in 1924. 
 
 METHODIST, FREE 
 
 Endorsement by the General Conference, Corunna, Michigan, 
 June 21, 1923, adoiDting the report of the Advisory Committee: 
 
 1. The Advisory Committee on Near East Relief recognizes the immediate and 
 compelling need in the Near East which has been increased and multiplied, by 
 the continuous expulsions of Christians from Asia Minor. 
 
 2. We appreciate the value of the international reconstruction, program that 
 is being carried on by Near East Relief, botli in its ministry of relief and 
 in the excellent work of its orphanages, where the children are being edu- 
 cated in a Christian atmosphere and trained in self-support to become the 
 nucleus of a new Near East. 
 
 3. We approve the co-operation that our churches and Sunday Schools have 
 given this organization and recommend a continuous interest as long as 
 special assistance is required. 
 
 4. We recommend the appointment of an Advisory Committee of five members 
 by this General Conference to co-operate with the American Committee on 
 Near East Relief during the coming quadrcnnium. 
 
 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 
 Bishop W. A. Sellcw, Bislrop W. H. Clark, 
 
 Jamestown, N. Y. Rome, New York 
 
 Bishop Wm. Pearce, Bishop D. S. Warner, 
 
 Evanston, III. Spring Arbor, Michigan 
 
 Rev. G. W. Griffith, Chicago, 111. 
 
 METHODIST PROTESTANT 
 
 Endorsement by the Board of Young People's Work, (including 
 Sunday School work), Washington, D. C, May 16, 1923: 
 
 The Board of Young People's Work of the Methodist Protestant Church 
 records with appreciation the splendid co-operation of their Sunday School 
 leaders in presenting Near East Relief to the Sunday Schools and also tlic 
 generous response which the Sunday Schools have made to this worthy cause. 
 
 We recognize that the need for a support fund of large proportions still 
 continues, since more than 100,000 orphan children are dependent upon Near 
 East Relief for their support and that tlie training for future leadership of this 
 great body of dependent children is not only a responsibility but an opportunity 
 for constructive work never before offered to the American churches. 
 
 We, therefore, hope that our people will continue their support undiminished 
 and will co-operate with the Near East Relief in presenting the cause to their 
 Sunday Schools the first week in February except where community campaigns 
 are being promoted at some other date. 
 
 We further urge our people to express to the President of the United 
 States and to the Secretary of State the conviction which we find prevalent 
 throughout our constituency, that we are ready to support our Government in 
 further action toward a just settlement of the Near East problems and perma- 
 nent peace. 
 
 A letter was sent by the General Secretary of the Board of 
 Young People's Work, Rev. E. A. Sexsmith, to Sunday School Super- 
 intendents, quoting this resolution, and emphasizing the "urgent need 
 for a full co-operation on the part of all American churches in a 
 liberal support of this worthy cause." 
 
 COMMITTEE 
 Rev. E. A. Sexsmith, Rev. C. E. Wilbur, 
 
 Baltimore, Md. Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 
 Rev. Roby F. Day, Inwood, L. 1. 
 
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CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR 
 
 The M. P. Board of Publication granted a topic for the Christian 
 Endeavor in 1923. 
 
 MORAVIAN 
 
 Endorsement bv the Executive Board of the Northern Province, 
 Bethlehem, Pa., May 23, 1923 : 
 
 It was duly voted to continue the appeal to the Sunday Schools of our 
 Church in behalf of the Near East Relief at the Christmas Season, 1923. 
 
 Action by the Provincial Elders' Conference : 
 
 Amid the multitude of appeals for relief of various kinds it is difficult to 
 decide which sliould receive official endorsement. In view of our own limited 
 resources and the great need of our own causes the Provincial Elders' Confer- 
 ence has felt that it could endorse officially, in the sense of recommending an 
 annual offering, only one appeal outside of our own fields of work. Because 
 of its appalling need, of its missionary interests, and personal relationships, the 
 Provincial Elders' Conference has for a number of years recommended that an 
 otfering for Near East Relief should be gathered at Christmas time, especially 
 in our Sunday-schools. — {The Moravian.) 
 
 Letter l)v the Secretary of Missions to the pastors : 
 
 Nov. 9, 1923. 
 
 Dear Brotlier : 
 
 Will you please hand this letter to your Sunday School Superintendent and 
 ask him to read it to the school in time for the Christmas offering for the 
 Near East Relief? 
 
 Boys are working in the Near East Relief carpenter shop in Nazareth today 
 because American Sunday Schools reached across the sea and saved them from 
 starvation. 
 
 Children are sheltered in Near East Relief orphanages in Bethlehem where 
 "there was no room in the inn." 
 
 Where the Temple looked out over Jerusalem, children you saved are 
 learning to live. 
 
 And over in Macedonia other Near East Relief children are walking where 
 Paul trod. 
 
 America is paying her debt to the land that gave us our Bible. I earnestly 
 hope that all our people will continue steadfast in their co-operation with Near 
 East Relief until these children shall be old enough to go out to take their 
 places in the Eastern World as useful citizens filled with the ideals of Christian 
 America. 
 
 To this end will you not co-operate in every possible way with the Near 
 East Relief Director for your State when he comes to you? 
 
 Very fraternally yours, 
 
 Paul de Schweinitz. 
 
 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, U.S.A. 
 
 Endorsement by the General Assembly, Indianapolis, Ind., May 
 18, 1923: 
 
 1. The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, U. S. A., recognizes the 
 immediate and compelling need in the Near East which has been increased 
 and multiplied by the continuous expulsion of Christians from Asia Minor. 
 
 2. We appreciate the value of the international reconstruction program of Near 
 East Relief which it is carrying on both in its ministry of relief and in the 
 excellent work of its orphanages, where the children are being educated in 
 a Christian atmosphere and trained in self-support to become the nucleus of 
 the new Near East. 
 
 3. We approve the co-operation that our churches, Bible schools and various 
 organizations and officials have given this organization, which is finely repre- 
 sentative of the churches of America in its interdenominational aspects, and 
 
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we urge our people to continue their support, co-operating with Near East 
 ReUef in its regular campaigns. 
 
 4. Resolved, That we continue the Advisory Committee previously appointed to 
 co-operate with Near East Relief in its educational and promotional program 
 as follows: (Note — See below). 
 
 5. And that we ask our Advisory Committee to consider the c|ucstion of Justice 
 and protection for religious and racial minorities and co-operate, where they 
 deem wise, with other interested organizations, to develop a public conscience 
 which will support our Government in taking active measures for a perma- 
 nent and just solution of tho Near East situation. 
 
 There have been endorseinents by at least six Synods and thirty 
 
 esbyteries in 1923. 
 
 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 
 Rev. Sherman L. Divine, D.D., Chairman, Rev. William C. Covert, D.D., 
 
 Rochester, N. Y. 
 Mr. Nolan Rice Best, 
 
 New York, N. Y. 
 Rev. Lewis S. Mudge, D.D., LL.D., 
 
 Philadelphia, Pa. 
 Rev. John A. Marquis, D.D., 
 
 New York, N. Y. 
 Rev. Calvin C. Hays, D.D., 
 
 Johnstown, Pa. 
 Rev. W. O. Thompson, D.D., 
 
 Columbus, Ohio 
 Rev. William Hiram Eoulkes, D.D., 
 
 New York, N. Y. 
 Rev. Stanley White, D.D., 
 
 New York, N. Y. 
 Rev. Joseph W. Cochran, D.D., 
 Paris, France 
 
 Mr. E. M. Bulkley, New York, N. Y. 
 
 Chicago, 111. 
 Rev. Henry C. Swearingen, D.D., 
 
 St. Paul, Minn. 
 Rev. Joseph A. Vance, D.D., LL.D., 
 
 Detroit, Mich. 
 Rev. J. M. Broady, D.D., 
 
 Birmingham, Ala. 
 Rev. Harold McA. Robinson, D.D., 
 
 Philadelphia, Pa. 
 Rev. Leon D. Young, D.D., 
 
 Dallas, Texas 
 Mr. George N. Sutherland, 
 
 St. Louis. Mo. 
 Mr. H. H. Seldomridge, 
 
 Colorado Springs, Colo. 
 Mr. A. R. Nicol, 
 New York, N. Y. 
 
 JUSTICE PRONOUNCEMENT 
 
 Justice pronouncement by the General Assembly : 
 
 The grave wrong done to the minority populations in the Near East, in- 
 volving the expulsion of hundreds of thousands of Christians from their 
 ancestral homes and the elimination of indigenous Christian peoples from Asia 
 Minor presents such a tragic situation and such an appalling violation of every 
 consideration of justice and humanity that we appeal to our Government, even 
 at this late hour, to use its full influence to secure a just and righteous settle- 
 ment. 
 
 Upon our Government there seems to us to rest a heavy responsibility : 
 We believe that the problem presented by the sutlcring of one million 
 and three hundred, and ten thousand Greek and Armenian refugees, whose prop- 
 erty has been confiscated and who are now crowded into refugee camps without 
 money, without clothing, without food or shelter, is too great to be solved by 
 private charity. The co-operation of the governments of Europe and America 
 is necessary to deal in any adequate way with such a catastrophe. We urge 
 our Government to take a strong initiative in securing the appointment of an 
 International Commission to handle the refugee problem in the Near East. 
 We recognize with appreciation the note sent by the Secretary of State on 
 March 30th to Great Britain, France and Italy suggesting the formation of 
 such an International Commission, and we believe that our Government should 
 press the matter still more vigorously until effective action results. Delay at 
 this critical moment means actual death to thousands. We furthermore believe 
 that our Government should bear its share in providing whatever may be neces- 
 sary financially to establish the refugees in some place of permanent safety and 
 opportunity. 
 
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Statement by Dr. Sherman L. Divine, Chairman : 
 
 In accordiincc with tlic action of the Presbyterian General Assembly, and 
 because of the appalling need, I desire to state that 1 have personally seen and 
 carefully appraised the work of the Near East Relief. It is most efficient. 
 
 I would urge all pastors and sessions to set aside one Sabbath morning 
 early in the New Year for the presentation of this most sacred cause. Let^ us 
 not fail to meet our full share of the support of the orphans. Presbyterianism 
 should continue to lead in tliis beautiful charity. 
 
 SABBATH SCHOOL 
 
 Resolution by the Board of Christian Education, New York City, 
 Sept. 20, 1923, approving the followiing recommendation of the former 
 Board of Publication and Sabbath School Work: 
 
 Resohcd, That we recommend to the Board of Christian Education that it 
 continue to co-operate with the work of the Near East Relief as the Board of 
 Publication and Sabbath School Work has been doing during the past five years. 
 
 Letter to Superintendents from the Secretary of the Division of 
 the Home, Church, and Community : 
 
 Dear Superintendent: Dec. 27, 1923. 
 
 To make friends of a whole nation — in this day of world confusion and 
 strife that seems almost too much to hope. Yet that is exactly what America 
 has done in the Near East. Whole peoples are bound with mighty cords to us 
 whom they have not seen, because of the friendship and the succor that has 
 been held out to them in their sufferings. 
 
 This is particularly true of literally hundreds of thousands of boys and 
 girls saved from starvation, misery, death — or worse than death — by the loving 
 ministry of Americans through the Near East Relief. Today they are learning 
 to put aside the ancient hates and become strong, manly and womanly Christian 
 citizens, who may soiue day, by God's grace, help build a new Near East. 
 
 In this labor of love Presbyterian Sunday schools have had a fine share, 
 one that they will want to keep up as long as the need lasts. It is still acute. 
 Tens of thousands of boys and girls look to us for food and clothes and shelter 
 and a chance to learn. Let us continue to do all we can. The General Assembly 
 asks you to co-operate heartily in the work of the Near East Relief. 
 
 No day is more fitting on which to make a special effort for our young 
 friends and wards under the care of that organization than the Sunday nearest 
 the Gregorian Christmas, which the Armenians celebrate. I am therefore asking, 
 with the hearty backing of the Board of Foreign Missions, that you set aside 
 Sunday, January 20, 1924, if possible, for a thorough presentation of the work 
 in the Near East and a generous offering for it. If for any reason January 20 
 is inconvenient set some day as soon after that as possible. The local or state 
 director of Near East Relief will be glad to furnish you with attractive pro- 
 gram material. Let us all do our utmost for the little ones who have suffered 
 so much. 
 
 Sincerely yours, 
 
 Haroi.t) McAfee Robinson. 
 
 k RESBYTERIAN CHURCH, U. S. 
 
 Endorsement by the General Assembly, Montreat, N. C, May 
 22, 1923: 
 
 We have heard with profound interest and deeply stirred hearts the story 
 of the latest outbreak of fanatical hatred against the sorely tried Christian 
 peoples of the Near East, which has rendered absolutely homeless the pitiful 
 remnant of a heroic people and made absolutely dependent on charity a great 
 host of orphans and dependent children in addition to the one hundred thousand 
 already being supported and educated by the Near East Relief organization of 
 America. This great host of helpless children must be fed, clothed and trained 
 for Christian citizenship, otherwise a Christian nation will utterly perish. 
 
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We, therefore, again record our hearty endorsement of the work of Near 
 East Rehef and recommend : 
 
 1. That our people be urged to give this cause their earnest sympathy and 
 generous gifts, and that they co-operate in special community, state and 
 area campaigns to secure funds and supplies for this worthy cause. 
 
 2. As a special committee to co-operate with the Near East Relief organization 
 in Community drives and other promotional activities we suggest the follow- 
 ing committee for the coming year : 
 
 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 
 
 Rev. Harry M. Moffctt, Birmingham, Ala. 
 Rev. T. J. Hutchinson, Johnson City, Tenn. 
 Rev. John Van Lear, D.D., Little Rock, Ark. 
 Rev. R. H. McCaslin, D.D., Jacksonville, Fla. 
 Rev. U. D. Mooney, D.D., New Orleans, La. 
 Rev. R. E. Hough, Jackson, Miss. 
 Rev. Wm. Crowe, D.D., St. Louis, Mo, 
 Rev. W. McC. White, D.D., Raleigh, N. C. 
 Rev. Wade H. Boggs, Columbia, S. C. 
 Rev. Walter L. Caldwell, D.D., Nashville, Tenn. 
 Rev. Wm. M. Anderson, Jr., D.D., Dallas, Texas 
 Rev. W. S. Golden, Richmond, Va. 
 Rev. F. C. Brown, Charleston, W. Va. 
 Dr. A. J. Alexander, Louisville, Ky. 
 Rev. J. R. Bridges, D.D., Charlotte, N. C. 
 Rev. W. S. Campbell, D.D., Richmond, Va. 
 Rev. D. M. Sweets, D.D., Louisville, Ky. 
 Rev. Gilbert Glass, D.D., Richmond, Va. 
 Rev. M. E. Mclvin, D.D., Chattanooga, Tenn. 
 Mr. R. E. Magill, Chairman, Richmond, Va. 
 
 Statement by Rev. David H. Scanlon, D.D., Nov. 16, 1923: 
 
 During a sojourn in the Near East the early part of this year, I vvas 
 deeply impressed with the excellent work being done by the Near East Relief 
 for the Armenian orphans. At Nazareth, Jerusalem and Bethlehem the orphan- 
 ages are functioning one hundred per cent, and not only feeding these father- 
 less little ones but giving suitable manual training tO' the larger chddrcn so as 
 to enable them to make an honorable and comfortable living when released from 
 the shekering arms of these noble institutions. Words can never describe the 
 gratitude shown Americans by the thousands upon thousands of refugees we 
 saw at Athens, for clothing and food sent to them during these years of war 
 and want ; amidst prayers and tears they greeted us. 
 
 Since my personal observation of their pitiable condition, no word I can 
 say can state too strongly my commendation of the Near East Relief. 
 
 SUNDAY SCHOOL 
 
 Letter by the General Superintendent of the Committee of Publi- 
 cation to Sunday School Superintendents : 
 
 November 9, 1923. 
 
 My dear Superintendent : 
 
 I am writing again to call your attention to the appealing needs of Near 
 East Relief, and the unparalleled opportunities offered by these stricken people 
 for definite Cliristian and humanitarian service. 
 
 Tlic last General Assembly did not set a special day for Sunday School 
 offering to this cause, but put the matter on the liearts and consciences of our 
 people,' leaving the time and methods of contribution open to Church leaders 
 in co-operation with the State Directors of Near East Relief. 
 
 I am therefore writing to urge that you lead your Sunday School into 
 definite co-operation with this great humanitarian project which carries out so 
 definitely and vitally the commandment of our Saviour in His concern for the 
 
 Synod 
 Alabama 
 Appalachia 
 Arkansas 
 Florida 
 Louisiana 
 Mississippi 
 Missouri 
 North Carolina 
 South Carolina 
 Tennessee 
 Texas 
 Virginia 
 West Virginia 
 
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suffering and needy of the world. American Christians must not fail at any 
 stage of the program in helping and serving these followers of Christ who 
 have suffered terribly, and who are yet in dire extremity and danger of com- 
 plete loss. 
 
 You will hear in due time from the State Near East Relief Director about 
 the plans for your territory. Let me express for the Committee of Publication, 
 which is acting as our Church's official point of contact with Near East Relief, 
 the earnest hope that your school will make a fine contribution toward the 
 feeding and clothing and Christian nurture of the multitude of homeless and 
 helpless children in the Near East. 
 
 With best wishes. Yours very truly, 
 
 Gilbert Glass. 
 
 CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR 
 
 Letter by Dr. Glass to Christian Endeavor Presidents urging that 
 they co-operate and present Near East Relief with an offering Janu- 
 ary 21, 1923. 
 
 PRESBYTERIAN, CUMBERLAND 
 
 Endorsement by the General Synod, Fairfield, 111., May 18, 1923: 
 
 1. We recognize the immediate and compelling need in the Near East, which 
 has been increased and multiplied by the continuous expulsion of Christians 
 from Asia Minor. 
 
 2. We appreciate the value of the international reconstruction program of 
 Near East Relief, which they are now carrying on both in its ministry of 
 relief and in the excellent work of the orphanages, where the children are 
 being educated to become the nucleus of a Near East. 
 
 3. We approve the co-operation that our churches, Sunday Schools and various 
 organizations and officials have given this organization, which is finely repre- 
 sentative of the churches of America in its interdenominational aspects, and 
 we hope that our people will continue their support undiminished and co-operate 
 with the Near East Relief in its regular campaigns. 
 
 4. We recommend the appointment of an Advisory Committee to co-operate 
 with Near East Relief in its educational and promotional program. 
 
 5. Said Advisory Committee to consider the question of justice and protection 
 for Christian minorities and co-operate where they deem wise with other 
 interested organizations in order to carry on this great work. 
 
 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 
 Rev. J. H. Zwingle, Rev. A. H. Sykes, 
 
 Bowling Green, Ky. Denver, Tenn. 
 
 Rev. A. C, Stribling, Dayton, Tenn. 
 
 PRESBYTERIAN, UNITED 
 
 Endorsement by the General Assembly, Buffalo, N. Y., May 
 28, 1923 : 
 
 1. The United Presbyterian General Assembly recognizes the immediate and 
 compelling need in the Near East which has been increased and multiplied by 
 the continuous expulsion of Christians from Asia Minor. 
 
 2. We appreciate the value of the international reconstruction program that is 
 being carried on by Near East Relief, both in its ministry of relief, and in 
 the work of its orphanages, where the children are being educated in a 
 Christian atmosphere and trained in self-support to become the nucleus of a 
 new Near East. 
 
 3. We approve the cooperation that our churches. Sunday Schools and various 
 organizations and officials, and especially the Missionary and Efficiency Com- 
 mittee, have given this organization which is representative of the churches of 
 America in its interdenominational aspects, and we hope that our people 
 will continue their support undiminished and co-operate with Near East 
 Relief in its regular campaigns. 
 
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4. Wc approve, the appointment of an Advisory Committee to co-operate with 
 Near East Reh'ef in its educational and promotional program. 
 
 5. We ask this Advisory Committee when appointed to consider the question of 
 justice and protection for Christian minorities and co-operate, where they 
 deem wise, with other interested organizations, to develop a public conscience 
 which will support our Government in taking active measures for a per- 
 manent and just solution of the Near East situation. 
 
 Note : Upon recommendation of the leaders' conference at noon, the As- 
 sembly voted that the newly organized General Council is to be the Advisory 
 Committee to Near East Relief as provided for in Section 4 of this resolution. 
 
 GENERAL COUNCIL 
 
 Rev. W. B. Anderson, D.D., 
 
 Philadelphia, Pa. 
 Rev. J. E. Bradford, D.D., 
 
 Chicago, III. 
 Rev. Paul Calhoun, 
 
 Omaha, Neb. 
 Rev. M. E. Dunn, D.D., 
 
 Portland, Ore. 
 Rev. L. R. Free, 
 
 Philadelphia, Pa. 
 Mrs. R. E. English, 
 
 Grove City, Pa. 
 Mr. S. A. Fulton, 
 
 West AUis, Wis. 
 Rev. C. P. Proudfit, D.D., 
 
 Xenia, Ohio 
 Rev. R. W. Thompson, D.D., 
 
 Des Moines, Iowa. 
 Mr. D. C. Wills, 
 
 Cleveland, Ohio. 
 
 Rev. C. J. Williamson, 
 
 D.D. 
 
 Mr. J. A. Gibson, 
 
 Pittsburg, Kan. 
 Rev. R. A. Hutchison, D.D., 
 
 Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 Mrs. Aulene Jamison, 
 
 Greeneville, Tcnn. 
 Hon. M. Clyde Kelly, 
 
 Braddock, Pa. 
 Rev. M. G. Kyle, D.D., 
 
 St. Louis, Mo. 
 Rev. E. C. McGown, D.D., 
 
 Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 Mrs. J. D. Sands, 
 
 Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 Rev. J. C. Scouller, D.D.. 
 
 Philadelphia, Pa. 
 Mrs. J. P. White, 
 
 Cedarville, Ohio. 
 Rev. J. H. White, D.D., 
 
 Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 , New Castle, Pa. 
 
 PRESBYTERIAN, REFORMED 
 
 Endorsement by the General Synod, Winona Lake, Ind., June 
 11, 1923: 
 
 1. The Reformed Presbyterian Synod recognizes the immediate and compelling 
 need in the Near East which has been increased and multiplied by the con- 
 tinued expulsion of Christians from Asia Minor. 
 
 2. We appreciate the value of the international reconstruction program that is 
 being carried on by Near East Relief, both in its ministry of relief and in 
 the work of its orphanages, where the children are being educated in a 
 Christian atmosphere and trained in self-support to become the nucleus of a 
 new Near East. It is evident that this work must be continued until the 
 children are capable of self-support. 
 
 3. We approve the co-operation that our churches. Sabbath Schools, Bible 
 Schools and various organizations and officials and missionaries have giv'u 
 this organization, which is representative of the churches of America in its 
 interdenominational aspects, and hope that our people will continue their 
 support undiminished. 
 
 4. We approve the appointment of an Advisory Committee and request our 
 Synod co-operation with Near East Relief in its educational and promotional 
 program ; the Foreign Board to make this appointment. 
 
 5. We ask the Advisory Committee to consider the question of justice and 
 protection for Christian minorities, and co-operate, where they deem wise, 
 with other interested organizations to develop a public conscience which 
 will support our Government in taking active measures for a permanent and 
 just solution of the Near East situation. 
 
 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 
 Mr. Samuel R. Boggs, Mr. E. W. Jones, 
 
 Philadelphia, Pa. New York City. 
 
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PRESBYTERIAN, ASSOCIATE REFORMED 
 
 Endorsement by the Synod, May 2-6, 1923, Chester, South 
 
 1. The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Synod recognizes the immediate and 
 compelling need in the Near East which has been increased and multiplied by 
 the continued expulsion of Christians from Asia Minor. 
 
 2. We appreciate the value of the international reconstruction program that 
 is being carried on by Near East Relief, both in its ministry of relief, and 
 in the excellent work of its orphanages, where the children are being edu- 
 cated in a Christian atmosphere and trained in self-support to become the 
 nucleus of the new Near East. It is evident that this work must be con- 
 tinued until the children are capable of self-support, and especially until 
 the boys can, in some numbers, take the place of the men of effective years 
 who have so generally disappeared. 
 
 3. We approve the co-operation that our Churches and Sabbath Schools, Editors, 
 and National, State and District Assemblies and Officials have given this 
 organization, which is finely representative of the churches of America in 
 its interdenominational aspects. 
 
 4. We express the hope that our people will continue their support undimin- 
 ished and co-operate with Near East Relief to make an annual presentation 
 in churches and Sabbath Schools with opportunity for free will offerings, 
 preferably in connection with a Community Campaign or a Church Field 
 Day, or the Armenian Christmas Sabbath, January 20th. 
 
 5. We ask the Advisory Committee to consider the question of justice and 
 protection for Christian minorities, and co-operate, where they deem wise, 
 with Near East Relief or with other interested organizations to secure 
 support for the Government in the steps it has taken in this direction and 
 such further action as it may find possible. 
 
 Representative : Rev. A. S. Rogers, Rock Hill, S. C. 
 
 Endorsement by the General Convention (Triennial), Portland, 
 Oregon, September 18, 1922: 
 
 Be It Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That this Convention 
 endorse and approve Near East Relief as the agency appointed by our Govern- 
 ment for administering help in the Near East ; and since there exists a Com- 
 mittee appointed by the Presiding Bishop of the Council, in behalf of this 
 Church, to co-operate in the work of Near East Relief, we recommend that in 
 its appeal that Committee call upon our churches, Sunday Schools and other 
 Church Agencies to make place, if possible, for adequate presentation of this 
 cause to our people with opportunity for support, and especially to create a 
 public conscience which shall support our President and Secretary of State in 
 any effort, diplomatic, naval or military, that they may make toward the estab- 
 lishment of justice, mercy and peace in these stricken lands. 
 
 ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON SUCCOR TO THE NEAR EAST 
 
 Carolina : 
 
 PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL 
 
 Rt. Rev. Thomas Frank Gailor, 
 D.D., LL.D., Chairman, 
 New York, N. Y. 
 
 Rev. Milo H. Gates, D.D., 
 
 New York, N. Y. 
 Mr. George Bedinger, 
 
 Rev. W. C. Emhardt, Ph.D., Secretary, 
 New York, N. Y. 
 
 Philadelphia, Pa. 
 Mr. H. W. D. English, 
 
 Pittsburgh, Pa. 
 Mr. Frederick C. Morehouse, 
 
 Rev. Thomas Burgess, Secretary, 
 Rossville. S. L, N. Y. 
 
 Milwaukee, Wis. 
 Rev. C. R. Stetson, D.D., 
 
 Rt. Rev. Wm. Lawrence, LL.D., 
 Boston, Mass. 
 
 Rt. Rev. Wm. T. Manning, D.C.L., 
 New York, N. Y. 
 
 New York, N. Y. 
 Rev. James A. Montgomery, Ph.D., 
 
 Rt. Rev. Edward L Parsons, D.D., 
 San Francisco, Calif. 
 
 Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
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Rt. Rev. J. Poyntz Tyler, D.D., 
 
 Fargo, N. D. 
 Rev. Lester Bradner, 
 
 New York, N. Y. 
 Rt. Rev. James E. Freeman, D.D., 
 
 Washington, D. C. 
 Rt. Rev. Philip M. Rhinelander, LL.D., 
 
 Philadelphia, Pa. 
 Rev. George A. Barton, Ph.D., 
 
 Bryn Mawr, Pa. 
 Rev. Charles H. Boynton, Ph.D., 
 
 New York, N. Y. 
 Rev. Carroll M. Davis, 
 
 New York, N. Y. 
 Rev. George Davidson, D.D., 
 
 Los Angeles, Calif. 
 
 Rt. Rev. Chas. H. Brent, D.D., 
 
 Buffalo, N. Y. 
 Rt. Rev. William A. Leonard, 
 
 LL.D., Cleveland, Ohio. 
 Rt. Rev. Edward M. Parker, D.D., 
 
 Concord, N. H. 
 Rev. Ernest M. Stires, D.D., 
 
 New York, N. Y. 
 Hon. Vernon M. Davis, 
 
 New York, N. Y. 
 Mr. Robert H. Gardiner, 
 
 Gardiner, Me. 
 Mr. George Zabriskie, 
 
 New York, N. Y. 
 Rev. William H. Van Allen, LL.D. 
 
 Boston, Mass. 
 
 Executive Committee 
 Rev. C. R. Stetson, D.D., Chairman, Rev. L. Bradner 
 
 New York, N. Y. New York, N.' Y. 
 
 Rev. W. C. Emhardt, Ph.D., Rt. Rev. Wm. T. Manning, D.D., 
 
 h^rcc. Secretary, New York, N. Y. 
 
 New York, N. Y. Rev. Ernest M. Stires, D.D., 
 
 Rev. Thomas Burgess, Secretary, New York, N. Y 
 
 Rossville, S. I., N. Y. Mr. George M.' Bedinger, 
 
 Rev. C. H. Boynton, Ph.D., Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 New York, N. Y. 
 
 Statement by Bishop Thomas F. Gailor, President National 
 Council, and Chairman Advisory Committee: 
 
 I beg to say that I am heartily in sympathy with the work of Near East 
 Relief, and trust that our American people will continue to contribute to its 
 support and carry on the work which has only been begun. 
 
 There is no need to discuss the causes of the present distress of so many of 
 our fellow human bemgs, of women and little children, who, through no fault of 
 theirs, have been hounded like wild beasts, torn from their homes, and driven to 
 misery and starvation. That they are Christians should only intensify our 
 sympathy. 
 
 The work, therefore, has only just begun and we must keep it up. As our 
 Lord said: "They cannot recompense you but ye shall be recompensed," and 
 our sufficient motive is that "the love of Christ constraineth us." 
 
 CHURCH SCHOOL 
 
 ^ Excellent co-operation with the Department of Religious Edu- 
 cation. 
 
 REFORMED EPISCOPAL 
 
 Endorsement by the General Council (Triennial), May 17, 1921, 
 Philadelphia, Pa. : 
 
 Resolved, That the General Council hears with deep satisfaction of the 
 generous response made by our churches to Near East Relief, and urges upon 
 the churches the continuance of their generous gifts for the relief of this 
 sorely distressed area. 
 
 The New York and Philadelphia Synod (including New York, 
 Philadelphia, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia) at its meeting 
 m Philadelphia, October 17, 1923, pledged support of Near East Re- 
 lief by the promise of the churches involved to open their doors to 
 speakers. 
 
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REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA 
 
 Endorsement by the General Synod, Asbury Park, N. J., June 
 5, 1923, adopting the report of the Advisory Committee : 
 
 Recognizing the immediate and compelling need in the Near East which 
 has been increased by the continuous expulsion of Christians from Asia Minor 
 and appreciating the value of the international reconstruction program that is 
 being carried on by the Near East Relief, we recommend the following for 
 Synod's approval : 
 
 First, That our Churches, Bible Schools and other organizations continue 
 their support undiminished and co-operate, to the full extent of their ability, 
 with the Near East Relief in its regular campaigns. 
 
 Second, That an advisory committee of seven members be appointed to 
 co-operate with the Near East Relief in its educational and promotional program. 
 
 Third, That we ask the Advisory Committee to consider the question of 
 justice and protection for religious minorities in the Near East and co-operate, 
 where they deem wise, with other interested organizations, to develop a public 
 conscience which will support our government in taking active measures for 
 a permanent and just solution of the Near East situation. 
 
 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 
 
 Rev. Samuel M. Zwemer, D.D., 
 
 Ex Officio, Holland, Mich. 
 Rev. I. W. Gowen, D.D., 
 
 New Durham, N. J. 
 Rev. E. J. Blekkink, D.D., 
 
 Holland, Mich. 
 Rev. J. Boyd Hunter, 
 
 New York, N. Y. 
 
 Rev. W. H. S. Demarest, LL.D. 
 
 Rev. Abram Duryee, 
 
 New York City. 
 Mr. Cornelius Dosker, 
 
 Grand Rapids, Mich, 
 Mr. Frank Sanford, 
 
 New York, N.' Y. 
 Mr. John Borg, 
 
 Hackensack, N. J. 
 Brunswick, N. J. 
 
 BIBLE SCHOOL 
 
 Resolution bv the Board of Pu1)lication and Bible School Work, 
 New York City, May 21, 1923 : 
 
 The Board of Publication and Bible School Work of the Reformed Church 
 in America in session in New York, May 21, 1923, records with appreciation 
 the splendid co-operation of their Bible School leaders in presenting the Near 
 East Relief to the Bible Schools and also the generous response which the 
 Bible Schools have made to this worthy cause. 
 
 We recognize that the need for a support fund of large proportion still 
 continues, since more than 100,000 orphan children are dependent upon Near East 
 Relief for their support, and that the training for future leadership of this great 
 body of dependent children is not only a responsibility but an opportunity for 
 constructive work never before offered to tlie American churches. 
 
 We, therefore, hope that our people will continue their support undiminished 
 and will cooperate with the Near East Relief in presenting the cause to their 
 Bible Schools during the coming year. 
 
 A letter sent by the Educational Secretary of the Board of 
 Publication and Bible School Work to the Bible School Superin- 
 tendents c[uoted the action of the General Synod and added : 
 
 Your hearty cooperation in the past has made it possible to keep multitudes 
 of these children from starvation. If we continue to feed and clothe them, and 
 teach and train them for Christian living, we shall have a Christian Near East 
 in the not distant future. 
 
 We trust your School will receive an offering at the time suggested by 
 your Near East Relief State Director and send it to the Near East Relief. 
 
 Abram Duryee. 
 
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REFORMED CHURCH IN THE U.S. 
 
 Endorsement by the General Synod (Triennial), Hickory, N C, 
 May 23-30, 1923: 
 
 1. The Reformed Church in the United States recognizes tire immediate and 
 
 compelling need in the Near East which has been increased by the continual 
 expulsion of Christians from Asia Minor. We appreciate the value of the 
 international reconstruction program that is being carried on by Near East 
 Relief, both in its ministry of relief, and in the excellent work of its orphan- 
 ages, where the children are being educated in a Christian atmosphere and 
 trained in self-support to become the nucleus of the new Near East. It is 
 evident that this work must be continued until the children are capable of self- 
 support, the boys especially replacing the men of efTective years, who have 
 so generally disappeared. 
 
 2. We approve the co-operation that our Churches and Sunday Schools, Church 
 papers and district Synods and Classes have given to tliis organization, which 
 IS finely representative of the Churches of America in its interdenominational 
 aspects. 
 
 We express the hope that our people will continue their support undiminished, 
 and co-operate with the Near East Relief to make an annual presentation in 
 Churches and Sunday Schools for pledges and offerings, preferably in con- 
 nection with a community campaign or a Church field day, or on the second 
 Sunday in January, as has been recommended in our denomination in the past. 
 
 3. We approve the appointment of an Advisory Committee of seven to cooperate 
 with Near East Relief in its educational and promotional program, and recom- 
 mend that this Committee designate a sub-committee for quick action when 
 needed. 
 
 We ask the Advisory Committee to consider the question of Justice and 
 protection for Christian Minorities and cooperate, where they deem wise, with 
 Near East Relief or with other interested organizations to secure support for 
 the Government in the steps it has talcen in this direction and such further 
 action as it may find possible in the future to secure the fundamental rights 
 of these adult refugees and orphan children. 
 
 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 
 
 Rev. Paul S. Leinbach, D.D., Rev. J. Ranch Stein, D.D., 
 
 Philadelphia, Pa. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 
 
 Rev. A. R. Bartholomew, D.D. Rev. T. A. Alspach, 
 
 Philadelphia, Pa. Lancaster, Pa. 
 
 Rev. Rufus W. Milkr, D.D., Mr. Harry E. Hartman, 
 
 Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. 
 
 Prof. George Leslie Omwake, Ph.D., Collegeville, Pa. 
 
 SUNDAY SCHOOL 
 
 Letter by the Secretary of the Publication and Sunday School 
 Board to Sunday School Superintendents : 
 
 Dear Brethren: Dec. 26, 1923. 
 
 During the recent years I am glad to report that the Sunday Schools of our 
 Reformed Church and those connected with the Union Schools (that is the 
 Lutheran and Reformed denominations) have generously responded to the call 
 for the orphan children in the Near East. 
 
 This work has now assumed a somewhat permanent form and the responsi- 
 bility rests upon the Christian Churches of America. The Publication and 
 Sunday School Board of our Reformed Church heartily commends the cause 
 to all our Schools and expresses the hope that an offering can be made for this 
 work, if pledges have not been made in other ways, on the first or second Sunday 
 of January, 1924. 
 
 Cordially yours, 
 
 Rufus W. Miller. 
 
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ROMAN CATHOLIC 
 
 Since this catalogue is primarily for Protestant ministers, an 
 extended statement of Roman Catholic co-operation is not necessary. 
 But it lis of general interest that Near East Relief receives active 
 support and co-operation from the Vatican, several Cardinals and 
 Bishops, the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Daughters of America, 
 Women's Catholic Council, and Catholic Benevolent Legion. 
 
 UNITARIAN 
 
 Endorsement by the General Conference, New Haven Conn 
 Sept. 11-16, 1923: 
 
 Resolved, That the General Conference of Unitarian and Other Cliristian 
 Lhurches records its appreciation of the worlc of the Near Ea.s'.t 'Relief 
 especially its care of the many thousands of orphan children, who, without 
 the aid thus rendered, must have died of starvation. We are glad that our 
 Unitarian churches, cliurch schools and other bodies, as well as individuals 
 have contributed of their means towards this noble mission, and urge upon 
 all our people that they continue and even increase such help. 
 
 SUNDAY SCHOOL 
 
 Resolution by the Sunday School Society, Boston, Mass., May 
 24, 1923 \ 
 
 The Unitarian Sunday Scliool Society records with appreciation the 
 .splendid co-operation of Sunday School leaders in presenting the Near East 
 Relief to the Sunday Schools, and also the generous response which the 
 bunday Schools have made to this worthy cause. 
 
 We recognize that the need for a support fund of large proportion 
 still cotit.nucs, since more than 100,000 orphan children are dependent upon 
 JNIear hast Relief for their support and that the training for future leader- 
 ship of this great body of dependent children is not only a responsibility but 
 an opportunity for constructive work never before offered to the American 
 churches. 
 
 ^ We, therefore, hope that our people will continue their support undimin- 
 Lshed and will cooperate with the Near East Relief in presenting the cause to 
 their Sunday Schools at the Christmas season except where community cam- 
 paigns are being promoted at some other date. 
 
 Letter by the Secretary of the Department of Religious Edu- 
 cation to Sunday School Superintendents : 
 
 „ , „ . , November 10, 1923. 
 
 1 o the Superintendent : 
 
 The Near East Relief again commands our sympathy and rightly calls 
 for our support. This is all the more deserved because circumstances have 
 led those in charge of this work to lay emphasis increasingly on the care 
 of orphans, many thousands of whom are wholly dependent upon American 
 ajenerosity to keep them alive. 
 
 The Near East Relief is doing much more, however, than merely keeping 
 these children fed and clothed; it is providing for them an education, secular 
 and religious, that will prepare them for leadership in the new nationalities 
 that are rising upon the ruins of the old. A more magnificent piece of 
 post-war reconstruction is not to be found. Every dollar thus spent is a direct 
 contribution toward a better world order. 
 
 Suggestions for the observance of Near East Relief Day and the sending 
 of contributions will come to you through your Near East Relief State 
 Director. Those in charge of this work speak of "the splendid co-operation 
 that the Unitarian people have always given us." I am sure that the cause 
 will again have your hearty interest and support. 
 
 Sincerely yours, 
 
 William I. Lawrance. 
 
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UNITED BRETHREN 
 
 Endorsement by the General Conference (Quadrennial), Indian- 
 apolis, Indiana, May 18, 1921 : 
 
 Resolved, That the General Conference of the United Brethren in Christ 
 Church approve the efforts to save the lives of the orphan children of the 
 Near East and to rehabilitate through them their nations; 
 
 That we give to Near East Relief our unqualified endorsement and co- 
 operation ; 
 
 That we call upon the people of our local churches and their organizations 
 to pray, work, speak for this cause, and give to it according to their ability; 
 
 That we authorize our conferences, our Church periodicals, and lour 
 church leaders to render such assistance as they may deem wise ; 
 
 That we set apart a special Sunday, preferably the Gregorian Christmas, 
 as the time for an offering for this cause; 
 
 That said offering be sent to the Conference treasurers. 
 
 SUNDAY SCHOOL 
 
 Resolution 1)y the Board of Control of Sunday School, Brother- 
 hood and Young People's Work, Decatur, 111., May 1, 1923: 
 
 1. The Board of Control of Sunday School, Brotherhood and Young Peo- 
 ple's Work, May 1, 1923, recognizes the immediate and compelling need 
 in the Near East which has been increased and multiplied by the con- 
 tinued expulsion of Christians from Asia Minor. 
 
 2. We appreciate the value of the international constructive program that is 
 being carried on by Near East Relief, both in its ministry of relief, 
 and in the excellent work of its orphanages, where the children are being 
 educated in Christian atmosphere and trained in self-support, the boys 
 especially replacing the men of effective years who have so generally 
 disappeared. 
 
 3. We approve the cooperation that our Sunday Schools have given this 
 organization which is finely representative of the churches of America in 
 its interdenominational aspects. 
 
 4. We express the hope that as long as the urgent necessity for' American 
 relief continues our people will continue their support undiminished and 
 co-operate with Near East Relief to make an annual presentation in our 
 Sunday Schools with opportunity for offerings on the Armenian Christ- 
 mas, Sunday, January 20th. 
 
 5. We ask the Sunday School Department to continue its co-operation with 
 Near East Relief in its educational and promotional program. 
 
 A letter will be sent January 2, 1924, to Superintendents by the 
 General Secretary, Rev. Chas. W. Brewbaker, Ph.D. 
 
 UNIVERSALIST 
 
 Endorsement by the General Conference, Providence, R. I., Oct. 
 24-28, 1923: 
 
 We recognize the interest and value of the work of the committee for Near 
 East Relief and other relief organizations similar to the American Red Cross, 
 and we recommend that this committee be continued. 
 
 ADVISORY COMMITTEE 
 
 Rev. George E. Huntley, D.D., Chairman, Rev. J. Fort Newton, D.D., 
 Boston, Mass. New York, N. Y. 
 
 Rev. John Van Schaick, Jr., D.D., Boston, Mass. 
 
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SUNDAY SCHOOL 
 
 The Universalist General Sunday School Association again desig- 
 nated its Christmas oflfering for 1923 to be devoted to Near East 
 Relief. One of their official three annual benevolence offerings. 
 
 YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHRISTIAN UNION 
 
 A Near East Relief topic has been granted for Sunday, April 
 27, 1924. 
 
 NATIONAL DENOMINATIONAL ASSEMBLIES AND OUTLINE 
 OF CULTIVATION, 1923 
 
 The following tabic lists the denominations holding General Assemblies this year, and 
 oullin-es the presentation of Near East Relief made to each mith the resulting action. 
 
 DENOM IN ATI ON 
 (In order of Date) 
 
 Platform 
 Presenta- 
 tion 
 
 Conference 
 of Commit- 
 tees and 
 Leaders 
 
 Exhibit 
 and 
 Literature 
 
 Resolution 
 on 
 N. E. R. 
 
 Justice 
 Resolution 
 
 Advisory 
 Committee 
 
 officially 
 appointed 
 
 Associate Reformed Presby. 
 
 X 
 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 Included 
 
 
 Southern Baptist 
 
 X 
 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 
 F. M. Board 
 
 Cumberland Presybterian 
 
 X 
 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 Included 
 
 X 
 
 Presbyterian Church, U. S. 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 
 X 
 
 Presbyterian Ch., U. S. A. 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 United Presbyterian 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 Included 
 
 Gen.Gouncil 
 
 Reformed Church in U. S. 
 
 X 
 
 
 
 X 
 
 Included 
 
 X 
 
 Northern Baptist 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 Reformed Presybterian 
 
 X 
 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 Included 
 
 X 
 
 Reformed Ch. in America 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 
 X 
 
 Included 
 
 X 
 
 Free Methodist 
 
 X 
 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 
 X 
 
 Church of the Brethren 
 
 X 
 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 
 
 Wesleyan Methodist 
 
 X 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Church of God 
 
 X 
 
 
 
 X 
 
 Included 
 
 X 
 
 Seventh Day Baptist 
 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 
 
 
 Disciples 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 Included 
 
 X 
 
 Unitarian 
 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 
 
 Progressive Brethren 
 
 X 
 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 
 
 Church of the Nazarene 
 
 X 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Reorg. Ch. Latter Day Saints 
 
 X 
 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 Included 
 
 
 Congregational 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 Universalist 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 
 X 
 
 NOTE — Major denominations not mentioned here, had no General Assemblies in 1923. Endorsements 
 from all are available. 
 
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SUNDAY SCHOOL CO-OPERATION 
 
 The following table lists the Sunday School Resolutions received and letters sent to Super- 
 intendents in 1923-4 Season : 
 
 DENOMINATION 
 
 Resolution 
 
 Letter from Board Secretary 
 to S. S. Superintendent 
 
 Advent Christian 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 Baptist, North 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 Baptist, South 
 
 Included in Church 
 
 
 Baptist, 7th Day 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 Christian 
 
 X 
 
 
 Church of the Brethren 
 
 Included in Church 
 
 Handle own campaign 
 
 Church of God 
 
 Included in Church 
 
 
 Congregational 
 
 Included in Church 
 
 X 
 
 Disciples of Christ 
 
 Included in Church 
 
 X 
 
 Evangelical Church 
 
 X 
 
 
 Evangelical Synod 
 
 X 
 
 
 Methodist Episcopal 
 
 X 
 
 Statement 
 
 Methodist Episcopal, South 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 Methodist, Free 
 
 Included in Church 
 
 
 Methodist Protestant 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 Moravian 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 Presbyterian, U. S. 
 
 Included in Church 
 
 X 
 
 Presbyterian, U. S. A. 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 Presbyterian, Cumberland 
 
 Included in Church 
 
 
 Presbyterian, Reformed 
 
 Included in Church 
 
 
 Presbyterian, Associate Reformed 
 
 Included in Church 
 
 
 Protestant Episcopal 
 
 Included in Church 
 
 
 Reformed Church in America 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 Reformed Church in U. S. 
 
 Included in Church 
 
 X 
 
 Unitarian 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 United Brethren 
 
 X 
 
 X 
 
 Presbyterian, United 
 
 Included in Church 
 
 Handle own campaign 
 
 Universalist 
 
 Handle ow 
 
 n campaign 
 
 American Sunday School Union 
 
 Handle own campaign 
 
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