£s>ome ^tnastuereb $raperg The following are a few of the objects for which prayer was suggested in the Book of Remembrance for 1922 which have been definitely answered. These answered prayers should encourage us to pray earnestly and boldly for the objects suggested in the following pages. A bungalow for Nowgong, Assam. A bungalow for Toungoo, Burma. A new house for Sandoway, Burma. Gurley Memorial Bible School, Nellore, South India. Brooks House, Hammond, Ind., and Katherine House, Indiana Harbor, Ind. New Negro Christian Center for Detroit, Mich. Bacone College for Indians. Great revival brought all but three to Christ. Development of work for immigrants at Ellis Island. An addition to primary school at Managua, Nicaragua. The President of the Northern Baptist Convention. A revival throughout the churches. A new building for girls’ school, Guantanamo, Cuba. A lot has been secured. The Republic of Haiti. Work has been begun there. Chinese School, San Francisco. Attendance largest in ten years; 28 baptized. Our state convention secretaries. The new Spanish Baptist Church, New York. Improvement in relations with Mexico. Cessation of persecution in Central and Eastern Europe. Conditions are improved. Realization of plans for Jorhat Christian Schools, Assam. A family to relieve Mr. Harding at Tura, Assam. Rev. J. H. Rushbrooke, Baptist Commissioner for Eu¬ rope. Adequate equipment for Kaying Academy, South China. A family to relieve Mr. and Mrs. Oxrieder, Bhimpore, Bengal-Orissa. More students for Gale Memorial Training School, Assam. A family to work among the 100,000 at Sadiya, Assam. Mr. Young and work at Mong Lem, Burma. Large ingathering reported. Secretaries Franklin, Robbins and Lerrigo in their visits to the mission field. Wlje Rooit of Remembrance 1923 'VJAMES and dates have been furnished by the various societies, boards and conven¬ tions. The Bible references for each day were selected by Mrs. W. A. Montgomery, Miss Ina E. Burton and Mrs. Stacy R. War- burton. The topics for prayer were for the most part suggested by the organizations concerned. The greatest need in the promotion of the world program of Jesus is earnest, intelligent prayer. May this Book be of help in the achievement of this end. Ct )t General HBoarD of promotion of t\)t ^ortljem HBaptist Contention 276 Jfiftb Sbtnue J?eto £?ork Citp ADONIRAM JUDSON First American Baptist Missionary to Burma January PRAYER Sfanuarp Ps. 28:1, 2 —Prayer presupposes a felt need Pray that the suggested Promotional Pro¬ gram may find wide acceptance among our churches Rev. D. S. Jenks, Gen. Sec. New Hampshire (SC) 1914 Rev. H. E. Dudley, Burma (F) 1902 Victor Hanson, E. China (F) 1913 Mrs. L. E. Martin, S. India (F) 1890 Mrs. W. S. Sweet, E. .China (F) 1893 Walter Chrzanowski, Polish (H) Helene Bjornstad, S. India (WF) 1922 Matt. 8:5-9 —Inability to help oneself Pray that every church may take its full pan in the New World Movement Theo. DeLuca, Italians (H) Ethel M. Jones, Burma (WF) 1920 Rev. J. E. Edwards, Supt. of Promotion, New Jersey (SC) George Ager, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1916 (birthday unknown) Mrs. George Ager, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1920 (birthday un¬ known) J. Illinitch, Russians (H) Ps. 51 —Desire for help Pray for the President of Northern Baptist Convention, Rev. Frederick E. Taylor, D.D. Mrs. Willis F. Thomas, Burma (F) 1880 Rev. Sum Sing, Colporter-Missionary, Calif. (H) (P) 1900 Rev. H. O. Wyatt, Assam (F) 1920 Hetty Evans, Teacher Chinese School, San Francisco (WH) 1921 Matt. 15:22-28 —Confidence in One to whom prayer is addressed Pray for the pioneer fields of South Dakota Rev. J. A. Curtis, S. India (F) 1898 Mrs. F. W. Harding, Assam (F) 1907 Mrs. J. L. Snyder, Burma (F) 1901 Florence M. Rumsey, Japanese Home, Seattle (WH) 1915 Rev. Carl Fischer, Colporter, Wyoming (H) (P) 1911 James 1:5-7 —Must be offered in faith Pray that the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board may have wisdom for its work Sarah Kelly, S. India (WF) 1890 Martha Blackmore, Mexicans, Los Angeles (WH) 1918 Rev. Wm. Pettigrew, Assam (F) 1896 William J. Clark, Pres. Virginia Union University (H) 3 Jfanuarp Luke 20:46, 47 —Sincerity is essential Pray that the foreign mission stories may be widely told during this foreign mission period in the Sunday schools Rev. A. T. Fishman, S. India (F) 1917 Cecelia L. Johnson, Burma (WF) 1910 Marie Meereis, Slavs, Trenton, N. J. (WH) 1908 Rev. E. B. Davis, S. India (F) 1921 A. E. Linder (H) y Isa. 1:10-20 —Prayer is more than form Pray for the pastors in charge of the seven chapel cars making possible a ministry on needy fields Rev. E. M. Steadman, Evangelist (H) Lloyd German, Teacher (H) Rev. T. S. Dulin (H) (birthday unknown) Rev. C. A. Brooks, Sec. City and Foreign-Speaking Missions (H) 1914 O Luke 6:12 —Supreme illustration of neces- ™ sity for prayer Pray for the Training School for Filipinos at Jaro Anna L. Dahlgren, Philippines (WF) 1920 Rev. Henry Huizinga, E. China (F) 1899 Mrs. C. H. Whitnah, Burma (F) 1919 Rosabel Rider, Negroes, Richmond, Va. (WH) 1908 Eva Button, Loyalton, S. D. (WH) Rev. E. E. Cox, Colporter-Missionary, Idaho (SC) (H) Rev. C. P. Jones, Gen. Supt. Kansas City (Mo.) Union (C) 1922 Ruth Sloman, Christian Service House, Dayton, O. (WH) 1922 Matt. 26:41 —Be constant in prayer Pray that our university pastors may be able to lead many students in the universities to dedicate their lives to the service of Christ Mrs. S. A. D. Boggs, Assam (F) 1891 Mrs. S. E. Moon, Belgian Congo (F) 1903 Mrs. F. N. Smith, W. China (F) 1911 Alice Owen (WH) 1916 G. Basile, Italians (H) A. Soltys, Polish (H) Lucie M. Gardner, Asso. Director, Boston Bapt. Bethel City Miss Soc. (C) 1921 4 January Phil. 4:6 —Petition should be accompanied by thanksgiving Pray that the $502,326 needed for the year by the W. A. B. F. M. S. may be given Evalyn A. Camp, Japan (WF) 1916 Mrs. Ida M. Holder, Bengal-Orissa (WF) 1914 Carrie A. Shurtleff, W. China (WF) 1921 Erna Wells, Children’s Div. Worker, W. Virginia (SC) 1922 Rev. Harry Taylor, State Evangelist, Maine (SC) John 16:24 —Brings fulness of joy Pray for the Judson Press, that its publica¬ tions may be a panacea for all bad litera¬ ture, and a source of evangelical truth Mrs. Peter Frederickson, Belgian Congo (F) 1887 Mary L. Parish, Burma (WF) 1907 Louis Zibelli, Italians (H) Gordon E. Gates, Burma (F) 1919 A. A. Tremert (H) Luke 18:11-14 —Danger in self-centered prayers Pray for the Day Nursery at Ponce, Porto Rico, for the babies and the mothers Rev. F. B. Palmer, Executive Secretary, Colorado (SC) Dr. W. H. Leslie, Belgian Congo (F) 1893 Rev. Elias Revy, Hungarians (H) Col. 1:9 —Intercessory prayer Pray that ours may be a denomination united on the Great Commission Paul Bednar, Czechoslovaks (H) Harriet Ethel Clark, Admin. Secy. (WF) 1921 Rev. Leonard I. Fowle, Indians (H) (birthday unknown) John 14:13, 14 —What power with God means Pray for graduates of mission schools now studying in America preparatory for Chris¬ tian service in their native lands Mrs. W. A. Stanton, S. India (F) 1892 Rev. N. A. Coxsey (H) Rev. J. W. Merrill, Dist. Supt. Illinois (SC) 1921 5 January Ps. 66:18 —Hindrances in prayer Pray for the four native women missionaries in Mexico Lillian van Hook, E. China (WF) 1915 Mrs. J. A. Curtis, S. India (F) 1898 Mrs. H. S. Philpott, Burma (F) 1917 Mrs. J. E. Tanquist, Assam (F) 1912 Roger W. Coleman, Teacher (H) Rom. 8:26, 27 —Help in prayer Pray for the new Russian Bible just issued from the Judson Press—for its free course among all Russian-speaking people Mrs. Mary C. Booker, Arkansas Bapt. College (WH> 1916 Rev. D. M. Dawson (H) Miles W. Connor, Teacher (H) Matt. 18:19, 20 —Fellowship in prayer Pray that the teachers in our schools and colleges may know the truth and lead their students into it Sarah R. Slater, Burma (WF) 1889 Rev. C. H. Bolvig, Danish, Minnesota (SC) 1919 John Frydryk, Polish (H) L. G. Crocker, Japan (F) 1921 Dr. M. F. Yates, W. China (F) 1921 M. A. Raymond, W. China (F)'1921 C. H. Maxson, Bishop College (H) Rev. G. R. Hovey, Sec. of Education (H) 1887 Matt. 6:6 —Shut in with God Pray that every cent of the Women’s Foreign Society debt, $398,415.90, may be secured Elma R. Tharp, Japan (F) 1918 Rev. A. J. Weeks, Burma (F) 1905 Mabel Stumpf, Philippines (WF) 1920 Matt. 6:7, 8 —Pray thoughtfully and in¬ telligently Pray for the editor of “Missions,” Rev. Howard B. Grose, D.D. Rev. N. E. Woodbury, Burma (F) 1917 Mrs. William Ashmore, S. China (F) 1877 Rev. Wm. Wynd, Japan (F) 1891 (birthday unknown) Mrs. Wm. Wynd, Japan (F) 1894 (birthday unknown) Mrs. L. C. Whitaker, Burma (F) 1922 6 Sfanuarp- Eph. 3:20- —Pray large prayers Pray for the Federal Council of the Churches and our representatives on its committees and commissions Dr. F. W. Goddard, E. China (F) 1902 Rev. A. H. Bailey, General Supt., E. Washington (SC) 1916 John Frost, Indians (H) (birthday unknown) James 1:5, 6— Availeth much Pray that the work at Swatow, South China, may not be hindered by the devastating typhoon Beulah E. Bassett, W. China (WF) 1907 Rev. V. S. Phillips, University Pastor, University of Ohio (E) 1913 Rev. W. E. Parks, Indians (H) Fanny B. Hollis, Hostel, Rio Piedras, P. R. (WH) 1922 Mrs. H. W. Wall, Mexico (H) Hattie Stephens, Teacher (H) Luke 11:9-13— Certainty of answer Pray that the language schools may be divinely directed in their work Mary E. Danielson, Japan (WF) 1902 Rev. J. H. Oxrieder, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1902 Etelka Schaffer, Belgian Congo (WF) 1922 Rose L. Boynton, Indians, Sycamore, Cal. (WH) 1900 Mrs. F. W. Tomlinson, Div. of Children’s Dept., New York (SC) 1916 Rev. W. H. Thompson, Dir. Town and Country Work, Ohio (SC) 1920 Rev. C. L. White, Executive Sec. (H) 1908 John 15:16 —God desires to answer prayer Pray that the Indo-British problem may be solved in a Christlike manner Mrs. C. L. Foster, W. China (F) 1912 Mrs. A. H. Henderson, Burma (F) 1893 Mrs. P. C. Metzger, Belgian Congo (F) 1904 Mrs. Wallace St. John, Burma (F) 1899 Clara Howard, Spelman Seminary (WH) 1911 Rev. H. B. Foskett, Gen. Field Missionary, S. California (SC) 1916 F. Di Tommaso, Italians (H) W. A. Steinkraus (H) C. Dushek, Czechoslovaks (H) Mrs. Grace B. Weeks, Teacher (H) C. J. Pope, University Pastor, University of Nebraska (E) 1913 January Hab. 2:1 —What does the Lord say to me? Pray that the Bible schools of our churches may become more efficient schools of religious and missionary education Rev. H. I. Marshall, Burma (F) 1903 J. L. Snyder, Burma (F) 1901 R. B. Davidson, University Pastor, Iowa State College (E) 1920 Rev. C. E. Bergfalk, Swedish, Minnesota (SC) 1919 Rev. Artura Vargas, Mexicans, Arizona (H) Isa. 6:8— My answer Pray for the state directors of missionary education Mrs. J. W. Stenger, S. India (F) 1910 W. A. Holmes, Director of Relig. Ed., Ohio (SC) Nellie Marr, Italians, Buffalo (WH) 1915 S. V. Hollingworth, Burma (F) 1920 George H. Young, Dir. of Relig. Ed., Oregon (SC) 1920 C. H. Lavers, E. China (F) 1921 Mathilda F. Utecht, General Missionary, Maine (WH) 1917 Mrs. Sarah Routledge, Teacher (H) Isa. 40:31 — Result of prayer life with God Pray for the editor of “The Baptist” and our other weekly papers H. Mary Sundell, General Missionary, Montana (WH) 1894 Sarah Whelpton, Philippines (WF) 1909 Phil. 4:6, 7 —Peace of God ever present Pray that mission study classes at home may bring more sympathy for the work abroad Rev. F. C. Marquiss, S. India (F) 1919 Rev. N. L. Christiansen, Evangelist (H) Carrie Washington, Jackson College (H) James Herring (H) Prof. Jay A. Lapham, Special Worker, Dept of Relig. Ed. (P) 8 January Mark 11:22-24 — Co-workers with Him through ■prayer Pray that in every community Negroes may haveopportunityfor growth and education Rev. J. M. Carvell, Assam (F) 1894 Mrs. J. M. Carvell, Assam (F) 1898 (birthday unknown) Rev. A. V. B. Crumb, Burma (F) 1876 Rev. C. M. Dinsmore, Gen. Supt., Indiana (SC) 1915 Rev. A. LeGrand, State Supt., Wisconsin (SC) 1921 C. B. Holt, Teacher (H) John 17 — Christ’s prayer for His followers Pray that the greatness of the task may tower above necessary details of the work Mrs. Charles S. Keen, E. China (F) 1902 Rev. and Mrs. A. E. Stephen, Assam (F) birthdays unknown J. H. Balfour (H) Joseph Botka, Hungarians (H) J. E. and Mrs. Jones, Teachers (H) 30 Matt. 6:9-13 — “Lord, teach us to pray ” Pray that the lure of missionary work may appeal more and more to our educated young people Augusta H. Peck, Burma (WF) 1905 Rev. O. C. Wright, Exec. Secretary, Oregon (SC) 1909 Evalina 0. Worden, Spelman Seminary (WH) 1887 Rev. York A. King, Evangelist (H) Rev. B. M. Johnson, S. India (F) 1920 Fukumatsu Okazaki, Japanese (H) Anne Ruth Harris, E. China (WF) 1921 Perry D. Woods, University Pastor, Rio Grande College (E) 1919 James 5:15 —The power of prayer Pray for Miss Howell and Miss Hollis this first year of the Training Department for Christian Workers, Rio Piedras, Porto Rico Lucy A. Goff, Italians, Newark, N. J. (WH) 1918 Aganetha Neufeld, S. India (WF) 1915 Rev. Johann Penner, S. India (F) 1913 Rev. F. M. Derwacter, Japan (F) 1918 William K. Harreld, Morehouse College (H) B. J. Korling, Belgian Congo (F) 1922 J. F. Detweiler, Teacher (H) 9 Jfebruarp 5 1 John 5:9 —The witness of God’s Son Pray that our Baptist young people may learn the importance of securing an educa¬ tion and preparing themselves for the largest usefulness in life F. Pearl Page, W. China (WF) 1903 Kate W. Armstrong, Burma (WF) 1901 C. L. Foster, W. China (F) 1910 Mrs. J. M. Foster, S. China (F) 1886 Mrs. Ernest Grigg, Burma (F) 1892 Dr. Hjalmar Ostrom, Belgian Congo (F) 1911 Lydia Huber, Santurce, Porto Rico (WH) 1913 Sabina A. Erickson, Scandinavians, Los Angeles (WH) F. S. Hernandez, Mexicans (H) Rev. P. H. Seise, Exec. Sec., Kansas City (Kans.) Union 1921 I. N. Whitten, Negroes (H) 6 Ps. 119:105 —A light for the daily path Pray for Sioux Falls College Mrs. A. C. Darrow, Burma (F) 1901 Mrs. Walter E. Wiatt, Burma (F) 1920 Mary D. Thomas, Burma (WF) 1918 Effa D. Guest, Spelman Seminary (WH) 1917 Ethel L. Ryan, Indians, Toreva, Arizona (WH) 1912 Rev. J. K. Miller, Missionary Pastor, New Hampshire (SC) 1921 Rev. R. M. Garrett, Mexicans, Arizona (H) Rev. S. L. Roberts, Teacher Training Dir. (P) 7 Prov. 6:23— The law is light Pray earnestly for the Polish work in De¬ troit Daniel S. Dye, W. China (F) 1908 8 2 Peter 1:19 —A sure word of prophecy shining in the dark Pray for the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention Dr. Charles E. Tompkins, W. China (F) 1902 Rev. Charles McHarness (H) Rev. J. L. Bjelke, S. China (F) 1919 C. W. Finwall, Norwegians (H) Roscoe L. McKinney, Teacher (H) 12 Jfeliruarp 9 Prov. 30:5 —Pure and sure Pray that pastors and church officers may realize the supreme missionary purpose of the church Viola C. Hill, E. China (WF) 1915 Nora Swenson, Indians, Auberry, Calif. (WH) 1914 Louise B. Carter, Teacher, Santa Ana, El Salvador (WH) 1917 Mrs. C. B. Antisdel, Benedict College (H) Mrs. Mary E. Bloomer, Treasurer (WH) A. Kolesnikoff, Russians (H) Rom. 7:12 — God’s law is holy Pray for our missionaries who work among the Chinese, Japanese and Hindus in the United States Harriet N. Eastman, Burma (F) 1872 Mrs. H. C. Gibbens, Burma (F) 1905 Rev. F. B. Farrar (H) J. J. Ray (H) Ps. 19:7 — God’s law is perfect Pray that many of our boys and girls in school and college may find Christ as their personal Savior and Lord Mrs. G. G. Crozier, Assam (F) 1899 Rev. O. L. Swanson, Assam (F) 1893 Mrs. Lillie L. Brown, Americus Institute (WH) 1913 Anna E. Foster, S. China (WF) 1917 Mabelle R. Culley, S. China (WF) 1914 A. Albanese, Italians (H) Rev. F. A. Cunningham, Asso. Sec., New York City Miss. Soc. (C) 1920 Ps. 93:5 — God’s testimonies are very sure Pray for the evangelistic conferences held in many states under the auspices of the De¬ partment of Evangelism of the Home Mis¬ sion Society Mrs. Mattie A. Coleman, Coleman Academy (WH) Gilbert T. Stocks, Teacher (H) 13 Jfeijruarp John 17:17 — God’s word is truth Pray that missionary literature may be widely and effectively used in our churches this year Selma G. Lagergren, Philippines (WF) 1913 A. W. Lyons (H) (birthday unknown) Mrs. W. C. Murdock, Dir. of Relig. Ed., Rhode Island (P) Deut. 32:2 — God’s word makes springtide Pray that the political unrest in China may not delay the work of our missions Alma L. Pittman, E. China (WF) 1912 Julia E. Parrott, Burma (WF) 1895 Mrs. George E. Haynes, Japan (F) 1899 Rev. Albert C. Phelps, Burma (F) 1906 H. R. Bowler, Sec. to General Director (GBP) 1921 Frederick Hall, Teacher (H) Heb. 4:12 - Quick, powerful, sharp is the word Pray for the missionary pastors of our state conventions Rev. L. W Cronkhite, Burma (F) 1881 Edith G. Traver, S. China (WF) 1906 Rev. George L. White, Joint Division Secretary (H) (P) John Fort, Czechoslovaks (H) O. L. Coleman, Principal Coleman Academy (H) Aagot Krane (WH) 1920 Rev. C. S. Deitweiler, Supt. Work in Latin America (H) 1909 Isa. 40:8 — God’s word stands forever Pray for the managers of our literature bu¬ reaus at Boston (Miss Law), Chicago (Miss Drake), and Los Angeles (Mrs. Moore). Rev. J. F. Blodgett, Corresponding Secretary, Wyoming (SC) Rev. V. W. Dyer, Burma (F) 1919 Mrs. M. C. Mason, Assam (F) 1885 Dr. J. W. Stenger, S. India (F) 1910 Rev. Pedro Deulofeu, Colporter-Missionary, Cuba (H) (P)1920 Chester L. Klein, Burma (F) 1919 Mrs. W. S. Davis, S. India (F) 1892 Rev. A. L. Hendiix (H) 14 Jfebruarp Luke 21:33 — Christ’s word shall not pass away Pray for the Industrial Department in the Christian Center at Puerta de Tierra, San Juan, Porto Rico Rev. William Reid, Gen. Sec., Rhode Island (SC) 1922 V. G. Krause, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1915 Cecil G. Fielder, Assam (F) 1910 Mary A. Matthew, W. China (WF) 1921 Blanche Parks, Italians, Providence (WH) 1922 Mark 7:13 — God’s word made void by tradition Pray that all teachers of religious education may keep before them the motto “We teach to save” Bertha A. Kennedy, Americus Institute (WH) 1913 Rev. P. R. Bakeman, E. China (F) 1906 Rev. Augustus I. Nasmith, E. China (F) 1909 Enid P. Johnson, S. China (WF) 1919 Rev. F. L. Currey, Dir. of Evangelism, Michigan (SC) 1917 Col. 2:8 — God’s word made void by phil¬ osophy and tradition Pray that during 1923 the work of the two Foreign Mission Societies may be enthus¬ iastically supported and the hearts of the missionaries encouraged C. Pagano, Italians (H) Lizetta Rouley, Brooks House, E. Hammond, Ind. (WH) 1920 H. G. Spencer, Japan (F) 1921 Deut. 29:29 —Revelation belongs to all of us Pray that the growing independence of na¬ tive churches may mean greater depend¬ ence on God Rev. E. H. Geidt, S. China (F) 1919 Mrs. E. Tribolet, Buima (F) 1888 Mrs. L. B. Rogers, Burma (F) 1907 Mrs. W. B. Charles, Philippines (F; 1920 Mrs. Ethel T. Stocks, Teacher (H) 15 Jfebruatrp Deut. 30:14 — God’s word is close to us all Pray that the universal brotherhood of Christianity may do away with the caste system of India Lora Vedra, Bohemians, Chicago (WH) 1898 Clara Flint, General Missionary, Denver (WH) 1911 G. W. Supplee, Assam (F) 1921 M. S. Anuta, Polish (H) Mrs. F. H. Rose, Philippines (F) 1912 Ps. 49:1, 2 —All the world is to listen Pray that today, the Day of Prayer for Col¬ leges, may be richly blessed to thousands of students all over America and the world Dr. Mary W. Bacheler, Bengal-Orissa (WF) 1876 Rev. Charles A. Collett, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1904 Rev. R. A. Thomson, Japan (F) 1888 Rev. G. H. Hamlen, Evangelist (H) Ladislo Reeves, Hungarians (H) Marion H. Boss, S. China (WF) 1920 Rev. E. L. Mills, Evangelist, Idaho (H) (SC) Sara B. Downer, W. China (WF) 1920 E. P. Johnson, Morehouse College (H) Mrs. B. M. Johnson, S. India (F) 1920 Mathias Csato, Colporter-Missionary (H) (P) W. O. Lewis, Europe (F) 1922 Rev. O. A. Lundin, Swedish, Minnesota (SC) 1922 Matt. 13:19-23 —Hearers of the word cau¬ tioned Pray that Negroes athirst for an education may be satisfied W. F. Stewart, Colporter-Missionary, Delaware (H) (P) 1906 Elberta F. Chute, S. India (WF) 1916 Rev. C. M. Gardner, Colporter-Missionary (H) (P) 1910 Rev. Albert Ehrgott (H) Beulah B. Hume, Teacher, Guantanamo, Cuba (WH) 1918 Luke 8:11 — God’s word is seed Pray that race prejudice may vanish before Christ’s love Ruth W. Ranney, Burma (WF) 1885 Harriett L. Dithridge, Japan (WF) 1910 Dora De Moulin, Teacher, Managua, Nicaragua (WH) 1918 Rev. W. C. Driver, Chapel Car Missionary (P) 1914 Rev. A. B. Rudd, Mexico (H) Rev. H. Dockum (H) 16 jfebruarp Heb. 2:1 —Remembering God's word Pray for the General Education Board as it strives to help the needy of all races. Minnie V. Sandberg, Japan (WF) 1918 Rev. Adam S. Morze, Polish (H) Emma S. Irving, E. China (WF) 1915 Abigail Johnson, Teacher (H) Joshua 1:8 —We must meditate on God’s word Pray that attendance at all of our Sunday schools may be greatly increased this year Mrs. J. P. Davies, W. China (F) 1905 Mrs. S. E. Miner, Burma (F) 1911 Rev. A. F. Ufford, E. China (F) 1905 Selma M. Maxville, Burma (WF) 1916 John Bokmelder, Teacher (H) Ps. 1:2, 3 —Rewards of meditating on God’s word Pray for the office staff of the General Board of Promotion and of our missionary soci¬ eties Rev. John Hedeen, Colporter-Missionary, Indiana (H) (P) 1906 Mrs. B. P. Cross, Burma (F) 1872 Mrs. Royal H. Fisher, Japan (F) 1914 Dr. Albert H. Henderson, Burma (F) 1893 Otto E. Hanson, Norwegians (H) Rev. P. K. Chau, Chinese (H) James 1:22 —The word to be obeyed Pray for the Theological Seminaries in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Germany Mabel E. Bond, Bengal-Orissa (WF) 1919 Mabel H. Parsons, Spelman Seminary (WH) 1912 E. J. Anderson, E. China (F) 1916 Joseph Matuskovics, Hungarians (H) A. Roca, Italians (H) Alma J. Noble, Sec. World Wide Guild (E) 1915 17 JOHN E. CLOUGH Pioneer Missionary to South India Jtlarcf) LIFE SERVICE jHarcf) 1 2 Tim. 2:3 —To endure hardness like good soldiers Pray for the Home Missions Council, repre¬ senting the home mission boards of the United States Mrs. S. D. Bawden, S. India (F) 1904 C. E. Sheets, (H) (birthday unknown) J. B. Wakem (H) (birthday unknown) 2 2 Tim. 2:4— We are called to he soldiers Pray that adequate instruction in missions may be given students for the ministry in our theological seminaries Nannie Locke, Negroes, Owensboro, Ky. (WH) 1908 Minnie M. Argetsinger, W. China (WF) 1919 Paul Gates (H) (birthday unknown) 1 Cor. 6:20 —We are a purchased possession Pray that Christian parents may educate their children in missions Mrs. S. S. Beath, S. China (F) 1917 Rev. W. C. Owen, S. India (F) 1891 Lena A. Keans, S. India (WF) 1920 Jean O. Lund, Cosmopolitan Groups, Detroit (WH) 1920 Nathan M. Fiske, University Pastor, Calif. Agricultural School .(E) 1920 4 Rom. 12:1— Therefore even our bodies are to he consecrated Pray that the needed buildings may be given to broaden the work of all our schools Mrs. A. C. Hanna, Burma (F) 1914 Rev. F. D. White (H) J. H. Covell, Japan (F) 1919 Rev. W. T. Roberts, Director City Extension, Michigan (SC) 1915 Ulysses S. Parr, Teacher (H) Isa. 40:3 —We are to prepare a way for God Pray for justice and kindness to our Negro brethren as a race Rev. John A. Foote, Japan (F) 1912 Dr. J. S. Grant, E. China (F) 1889 (birthday unknown) Mrs. Helen Adams Moore, Morgan Community House, Pittsburgh (WH) 1919 A. J. Rodriguez, Portuguese (H) B. -Isgro, Italians (H) 19 JHarcf) ^ Matt. 25:34 —God prepares for us a kingdom Pray that there may be an awakened interest at home in missionary reading Rev. F. I. Blanchard, Chapel Car Missionary (H) (P) 1916 Rev. W. C. Chappell, Exec. Sec. Pittsburgh (Pa.) Asso¬ ciation (C) 1919 S. J. Reid, Supt. of Evangelism, Oregon (SC) 1918 7 1 Chron. 29:5 — We are to consecrate our¬ selves to God Pray that more doctors may be sent to India to relieve the terrible sufferings of women and babies Katherine E. Bohn, S. China (WF) 1921 Rev. W. E. Waterbury, Asst. Sec. and Dir. Work for New Americans, Massachusetts (SC) 1904 Clara E. Norcutt, Missionary Correspondence Secretary (WH) g Gal. 2:20 —Living in union with Christ Pray for spiritual success, added workers, and more adequate financial support for the Negro Christian Center in Detroit Mildred Crouch, Indians, Polacca, Ariz. (WH) 1918 Marchie M. Hines, Matron Kodiak Orphanage, Alaska (WH) 1918 Dr. J. R. Bailey, Assam (F) 1910 Mrs. L. W. Cronkhite, Burma (F) 1881 J. A. Talcott, Bishop College (H) Mrs. J. F. Laughton, Japan (F) 1920 ^ Phil. 1:21 —Living Christ Pray that ministers and missionaries |in- capacitated by sickness may be restored for service Rev. W. F. Harper, Exec. Sec. S. California (SC) 1918 Helen E. Bissell, Buima (WF) 1901 Rev. John DiTiberio, Italians (H) Rev. Herbert Ford, Porto Rico (H) Mary E. Phillips, Burma (WF) 1918 Rom. 14:7 —Living in relation to others Pray for the “backtier,” the rural churches in Vermont. Mrs. Percy J. Clark, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1918 Mrs. Alvin T. Fishman, S. India (F) 1917 Rev. J. V. Latimer, E. China (F) 1904 M. A. Eilonth, Negroes (H) Mrs. A. G. Boggs, S. India (F) 1920 Mrs. S. R. J. Cain, Teacher (H) 20 jfflarcl) 1 Pet. 2:5 —Built into Christ’s great temple Pray for missionaries who have been de¬ tained in America another year because of the financial crisis Rev. John T. Proctor, E. China (F) 1897 Mabel F. Ivins, Burma (F) 1921 Frances A. Agnew, Teacher (H) Eph. 5:2 —The secret of our life is love Pray for the Administrative Committee of the General Board of Promotion Rev. H. C. Gleiss, Gen. Supt. Detroit Union (C) 1917 Edna G. Shoemaker, E. China (WF) 1915 Rev. W. G. Russell, Director of Promotion, Pennsyl¬ vania (SC) 1914 Rev. S. A. Hult, Colporter-Missionary, Wisconsin (H) (P) 1903 Mrs. Margaret J. Phillips, Teacher (H) Harold Fonville, Teacher (H) Matt. 10:37— We must give Christ the supreme love Pray for the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention Mrs. K. 0. Andersson, Belgian Congo (F) 1919 Corinne Potts, Indians, Polacca, Ariz. (WH) 1919 Annie L. Prince, Burma (WF) 1906 Mrs. W. E. Boggs, S. India (F) 1890 Acts 20:19 —Our service is to be fragrant with humility Pray for the Foreign Missions Conference, uniting in service all foreign mission boards of the United States and Canada Ethel Fosdick, Italians, Lawrence, Mass. (WH) 1917 Rachel H. Seagrave, Burma (WF) 1916 Rev. J. E. Artemenko, Russians (H) E. Victoria Christenson, Assam (WF) 1922 S. Constance Jackson, Editorial Secretary (WH) Eph. 6:24 —Our service is to be sincere Pray that Miss Hilda T. Lund and Miss Etelka M. Schaffer, new missionaries to Congo, may have health and strength and Christ’s spirit for their new life Lillian Eastman, Burma (WF) 1897 Dr. H. R. Murphy, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1900 Mrs. Lloyd C. Smith, S. India (F) 1911 21 Jlarri) Mrs. J. H. Telford, Burma (F) 1916 Carmela Rienzi, Italians, New York City (WH) 1920 J. E. Parrella, Italians (H) Rev. Ray E. York, University Pastor, University of Iowa (E) 1921 Josh. 1:7 —Our service is to be courageous Pray that evangelistic victories may continue to attend the work of our home mission¬ aries in Nicaragua, El Salvador, Mexico, Cuba and Porto Rico G. R. Collins, University Pastor, Colorado School of Mines (E) Andres Tettermann, Esthonians (H) Louis Stumpf, Hungarians (H) Mrs. W. B. Brown, Burma (F) 1921 2 Cor. 4:5 —Our service is to be unselfish Pray that the spirit and influence of our schools may be positively and inspiringly Christian Mary C. Ayers, General Missionary, Idaho (WH) 1914 Mrs. A. V. B. Crumb, Burma (F) 1877 Rev. F. C. Wilcox, E. China (F) 1913 Hattie V. Petheram, Burma (WF) 1910 D. E. Beasley, Negroes (H) i o Luke 16:13 —Our service is to be whole- I O hearted Pray for the Council of Women for Home Missions, representing women’s boards of home missions Bertha A. Fetzer, E. China (WF) 1910 N. Kovacs, Hungarians (H) M. S. Solemine, Italians (H) Eleanor D. Mason, S. India (WF) 1921 E. Ruth Paul, Assam (WF) 1921 Dr. G. S. Seagreave, Burma (F) 1920 Rev. Thomas S. Young, Dir. Vacation Schools and Week¬ day Rel. Ed. (P) Luke 22:27 —Servants as was our Master Pray that the Bible be studied as never before Margaret D. Winn, S. China (WF) 1920 Albery Ziarko, Polish (H) E. Egami, Japanese (H) (birthday unknown) 22 JWarcf) John 12:26 —The servant must follow his Master Pray that every worker for Christ may al¬ ways keep in mind Jesus only Martha M. Troeck, Cosmopolitan Groups, Chicago (WH) 1891 E. Elizabeth Hay, Assam (WF) 1914 Rev. J. H. Telford, Burma (F) 1916 Rev. J. S. Umberger, Evangelist (H) Mrs. Gustaf A. Sword, Burma (F) 1920 Mrs. Edna B. Peacock, Shaw University (WH) 1920 Rev. F. H. Rose, Philippines (F) 1912 Rev. J. C. Robbins, Foreign Secretary (F) 1902 R. M. Logan, Mexicans (H) Mrs. Flora E. Wolfenden, Teacher (H) B. L. Taylor, Teacher (H) Acts 27:23 —Possessing and possessed Pray for the work of the native pastors and evangelists on all our mission fields Rev. K. 0. Andersson, Belgian Congo (F) 1919 Rev. D. C. Graham, W. China (F) 1911 Augusta H. E. Stewart, Italians, Trenton, N. J. (WH) 1892 Ruby P. Norton, Indians, Lodge Grass, Mont. (WH) 1915 Rev. E. M. Lands (H) Ella Bennett, Slavs, Pittsburgh (WH) 1910 V. Shapovaloff, Russians (H) Rev. C. A. Soars, Exec. Sec. Pa. (SC) 1902 Rev. 22:3 —Service the culmination of the heavenly life Pray for the young Porto Rican teachers in primary schools in Porto Rico Rev. John E. Geil, Belgian Congo (F) 1908 Rev. Victor H. Sword, Assam (F) 1920 Edith L. Dulin, S. China (WF) 1922 Hilda T. Lund, Belgian Congo (WF) 1922 Luke 10:40 —There is a serving which cumbers Pray that all Baptist Sunday schools may be¬ come as comprehensive as the churches Mrs. F. C. Wilcox, E. China (F) 1913 Ruth Daniels, Bengal-Orissa (WF) 1914 C. R. Igrisan, Rumanians (H) Mrs. F. M. Derwacter, Japan (F) 1918 Lucy Mansfield, Teacher (H) Mrs. Albert M. Boggs, S. India (F) 1908 23 Jfflardf) Ps. 16:11 —There is a service which is joy Pray that the new plans for our educational, medical and evangelistic work in Congo may be advanced this year Dr. Catharine L. Mabie, Belgian Congo (WF) 1898 Mrs. S. W. Stenger, S. India (F) 1902 Minnie Milne, S. China (F) 1921 Ellen Allport, Chinese, Tucson, Ariz. (WH) 1919 Ps. 19:14 —The secret of joyous service is in the inner life Pray for an increasing number of schools of missions in our churches Rev. H. P. Cochrane, Burma (F) 1888 Dr. Robert Harper, Burma (F) 1897 Violetta R. Peterson, Burma (WF) 1898 Irene Pennington, Burma.(WF) 1920 Mary G. Kwasigroch, Polish, Detroit (WH) Marguerite A. Calder, Chinese School San Francisco (WH) 1922 E. M. Ryan (H) A. L. Black, District Missionary. Idaho (SC) 1920 Ps. 27:11-14 —The joy of service is found in waiting on God Pray for leaders of World Wide Guild chap¬ ters Charlotte Murray, Shaw University (WH) 1909 Mrs. Raymond P. Currier, Burma (F) 1913 Mrs. J. A. Talcott, Bishop College (H) May Huston, Asst. Sec. Dept, of Miss. Ed. (E) 1919 Rom. 6:22, 23 —A glorious gift to an¬ nounce Pray for the leaders and secretaries of the Student Volunteer Movement Rev. G. L. Sharp, Asst. State Sec., Nebraska (SC) 1921 Mrs. A. H. Curtis, S. India (F) 1892 Rev. Joseph Taylor, W. China (F) 1903 Mrs. Cornelius Unruh, S. India (F) 1904 Rev. M. D. Castillo, Mexicans (H) Z. T. Hubert, President Jackson College (H) W. M. Green, Teacher (H) 24 iflarcf) Rom. 10:9 —A glorious message to pro¬ claim Pray for the Federation of Women’s Boards of Foreign Missions May Covington, San Salvador, El Salvador (WH) 1915 Olive A. Warren, Japanese, San Pedro, Calif. (WH) 1913 A. H. Nikolaus, Russians (H) E. O. Otto, Dist. Missionary, Idaho (1919) (birthday un¬ known) Rom. 14:7, 8 —We are Christ’s and our brother’s Pray that our American women missionaries in Porto Rico may have good health Linnie M. Holbrook, Assam (WF) 1906 Rev. G. R. Kampfer, Assam (F) 1909 Mrs. H. J. Openshaw, W. China (F) 1898 N. C. Coggin, Colporter-Missionary, Wyoming (H) (P) 1920 Rev. E. A. Gilmore, District Superintendent, Illinois (SC) 1922 Rev. Dean Hamilton, Pastor-at-Large, N. California (SC) 1922 30 1 Cor. 1:30 — The secret of our strength Pray that a woman doctor may be found for the Jubilee Woman’s Hospital, Assam, and money secured for annual mainte¬ nance Leontine J. Dahl, E. China (F) 1912 Lula J. Gambrell, Teacher (H) Michael Fark, Rumanians (H) (birthday unknown) 1 Cor. 2:2 —The subject of our witnessing Pray for the young people of Central Amer¬ ica, whose joy in Christian fellowship is not unmixed with sadness because of persecutions Mrs. E. E. Silliman, S. India (F) 1892 Mrs. A. J. Weeks, Burma (F) 1905 Rev. H. E. Hinton, Burma (F) 1920 Rev. S. P. Brite (H) 25 JOANNA P. MOORE Pioneer Home Missionary Among the Negroes &pril OUR TREASURY » * * c gpril Matt. 6:19 —Treasure not to be hoarded Pray that large vision and strong faith may be given to every pastor Rev. E. C. Condict, Burma (F) 1911 Rev. G. J. Geis, Philippines (F) 1892 Rev. Leslie B. Moss, E. China (F) Mrs. Mary M. Allen, Chinese Missionary Teacher, N. California (SC) 1901 Ruth C. Watson, Benedict College (H) Rev. A. V. Willey, Supt. of Evangelism, N. California (SC) 1922_ s') Matt. 6:20 —Treasure to be laid up in heaven Pray for conservation of results from the National Christian Conferences in China and Japan Frida G. Wall, W. China, (WF) 1919 Francesca Salas, Tehuacan, Mexico (WH) T. G. Brownson, Benedict College (H) Margaret Sutherland, Bishop College (H) Matt. 6:21 —The heart follows the treasure Pray for workers with the Children’s World Crusade P. R. Hackett, Burma (F) 1913 Ursula Dresser, S. India (WF) 1918 Lillian V. Wagner, S. India (WF) 1898 Lucy P. Bonney, Burma (F) 1920 Peter J. Henry, Virginia Union University (H) W. R. Shaw (H) 4 Matt. 19:21 — Treasure sold means treasure laid up Pray for our Teacher Training Institutes in the large cities that the churches awake to the vision of better means and methods in the instruction of all their members Mary Maxwell, Chinese, Locke, California (WH) 1921 Rev. E. E. Gates, Pastor-at-Large, Connecticut (SC) 1919 Philip McD. Davis, Teacher (H) Matt. 19:23 —Hard to hold both worlds Pray that Miss E. Victoria Christenson and Miss Naomi H. Knapp, new missionaries to Assam and Bengal-Orissa, may have special ability to acquire the language and be able to win many souls to Christ C. E. Blanc, Assam (F) 1917 Mrs. Walter D. Sutton, Burma (F) 1919 Rev. H. H. Treat, Indians (H) A. Dudzik, Colporter-Missionary, Illinois (H) (P) 1921 27 &prtl ^ Matt. 19:29 —Uncalculating service rewarded Pray that more workers may be secured to direct the mass movements of India Lydia Hedborg, Finns, New York City (WH) 1914 Mrs. J. C. Richardson, Burma (F) 1903 Rev. A. A. Ohrn, Norwegians, Wisconsin (SC) 1919 Mrs. M. E. Dansby, Jackson College (H) Ruth H. Hall, S. China (WF) 1920 Rev. J. W. Anderson, Negroes, Oregon (SC) 1919 Rev. C. C. Rickman (H) (birthday unknown) Marie A. Dowling, E. China (WF) 1893 Mrs. C. E. Smith, Belgian Congo (F) 1921 A. Corbo, Italians (H) Rev. Frank W. Padelford, Executive Secretary, (E) 1913 y' Matt. 13:44 —True riches of supreme worth Pray for leaders among the Negroes that they may become towers of strength Mrs. E. H. Clayton, E. China (F) 1911 Richard Inke, Russians (H) (birthday unknown) Grace Bredehoft, Hebrews, Buffalo (C) 1921 ^ Luke 12:33 —Providing permanent purses Pray for leaders and members of mission study classes Amy E. Purcell, Chinese, Fresno, Calif. (WH) 1913 Viola Olson, Portuguese, Providence (WH) 1913 Dr. Anna M. Degenring, S. India (WF) 1906 Clarissa A. Hewey, E. China (WF) 1916 Rev. H. B. Benninghoff, Japan (F) 1901 Rev. Cornelius Unruh, S. India (F) 1904 Q Isa. 33:6 —Reverence for God a true treasure Pray for the evangelistic opportunity in Russia Mrs. O. H. Sisson, Burma (F) 1917 Mrs. Clara T. Joyce, Benedict College (H) Clara E. Olds, Davenport House, New Haven, Conn. (WH) 1921 Llola Llabres, General Missionary, Porto Rico (WH) E. D. Hildreth, Teacher (H) 2 Cor. 4:7 —The gospel a treasure Pray that wise plans for mission study may be made by the Missionary Education Movement (interdenominational) Mrs. Harold I. Frost, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1911 G. I. Cardellicchio, Italians (H) Rev. G. W. Lawrence, Rural Church Director, Michigan (SC) 1920 28 &pril Rev. M. G. Bentley, State Evangelist, Oregon (SC) 1920 Lilia Sawyer, Rumanians, Akron, Ohio (WH) 1909 Rev. Benjamin Urquidi, Mexicans (H) Rev. E. B. Dolan, General Missionary, Massachusetts (SC) 1918 Susie Sherley, Teacher (H) 1 James 5:2-4 — Heaping up an accursed J- treasure Pray that all our missionary churches may have the evangelistic spirit Mrs. R. B. Longwell, Assam (F) 1906 J. B. Gleason, University Pastor, University of Wiscon¬ sin (E) 1918 Rev. W. R. Millam, Colporter-Missionary, Montana (H) (P) 1919 G. B. Castellini, Italians (H) Dorothy A. Dowell, Philippines (WF) 1920 Erminie F. Eyles, Teacher (H) 1 John 3:17 —An unanswered enigma Pray that the religious consciousness of India may be directed to God Carrie E. Hesseltine, Burma (WF) 1917 Ethel A. Masales, Assam (WF) 1919 Mrs. C. H. Heptonstall, Burma (F) 1897 Mrs. Robert Wellwood, W. China (F) 1891 1 Tim. 6:6-8 —Godliness with contentment is great gain Pray for Vermont Academy Edith E. Hollis, S. India (WF) 1913 May C. Hamilton, Spelman Seminary (WH) 1895 Josefina Pliego, Mexico City, Mexico (WH) 1915 Rev. J. R. George, Field Missionary, E. Washington (SC) 1920 Areola I. Pettit, E. China (WF) 1920 Clarissa Maye, Italians, Camden, N. J. (WH) 1921 Rev. E. H. Hayden (H) M. Profant, Czechoslovaks (H) 1 Tim. 6:10, 11 —The root of every evil Pray for the winning of youth to Christ and their training for service Myrtle M. Love, Special Worker, Dept, of Rel. Ed. (P) Rev. Allyn K. Foster, Sec. Dept, of Student Work (E) 1920 29 gpril Mark 4:19 —Choking the word Pray for increasing development of self- support among Japanese churches Mrs. P. R. Bakeman, E. China (F) 1906 Anna M. Hagquist, Belgian Congo (WF) 1920 Rev. J. F. Judkins, Colporter-Missionary, Nebraska (H) (P) 1902 Rev. W. L. Ferguson, S. India (F) 1895 Fannie A. Owen, Teacher (H) Luke 12:15 — Life not in abundance of things Pray for the correspondence training sys¬ tem of the Publication Society that many more may avail themselves of this means of getting help in their work Rev. J. R. Case, Burma (F) 1916 Alice Steer, Indians, St. Xavier, Mont. (WH) 1898 Mattie Fisher, Negroes, Chicago (WH) 1918 Lucy H. Booker, S. India (WF) 1889 Mrs. W. W. Cossum, W. China (F) 1919 Gertrude S. deClercq, Christian Americanization Secre¬ tary, Chicago (WH) Grace E. Hyatt, Indians, Fallon, Nev. (WH) 1921 Gertrude Hartley, Asst. Dir. Rel. Ed., Massachusetts (SC) 1920 Prov. 15:16 —A true contrast Pray that Baptists may meet full respon sibility to the Italians living in St. Louis Eleanor Blackmore, Masaya, Nicaragua (WH) 1916 Rev. E. W. Kelly, Burma (F) 1882 B. B. Dansby, Jackson College (H) Doris Frederickson, Teacher, Puebla, Mexico (WH) 1920 B. W. Dickson, University Pastor, University of Chicago (E) 1920 Rev. Eugene Fantetti, Italians, Oregon (H) 1920 Prov. 13:7 —Poor for the Kingdom of God spells true wealth Pray that all seekers after truth in any field may have the guidance of Him who is to lead us into all the truth Anna L. Boorman, Negroes, Birmingham, Ala. (WH) 1886 Clara A. Converse, Japan (WF) 1890 Mrs. F. W. Goddard, E. China (F) 1903 Rev. S. P. Shaw, General Supt., S. Dakota (SC) 1910 Harriet Phinney, Burma (WF) 1886 Rev. J. H. Davis, Colporter-Missionary (H) 30 japrii Rev. Z. C. O’Farrell (H) C. H. Parrish, President Simmons University (H) Rev. Clay Morris, Pastor-at-Large, S. Dakota (SC) 1918 Paul de Meurers, Colporter-Missionary, Pennsylvania (H) (P) 1921 19 Prov. 11:28 — A solemn warning Pray that the churches may have increasing sense of their responsibility for a generous support of their ministers Rose E. Nicolet, Philippines (WF) 1909 Beatrice E. Sliter, Indians, St. Xavier, Mont. (WH) 1921 Alice W. S. Brimson, Exec. Sec. Christian Americaniza¬ tion Dept. (WH) Leah V. Lewis, Teacher (H'l Deut. 32:15 —God forgotten in the day of prosperity Pray for the leaders of missionary education in all denominations Olive A. Hastings, Burma (F) 1918 Mrs. J. C. Humphreys, W. China (F) 1910 Rev. G. W. Cassidy, Exec. Sec. and Dir. of Promotion, Iowa (SC) 1921 Dr. R. L. Crook, W. China (F) 1920 Mrs. William W. Zwick, S. China (F) 1920 A. E. Scoville, Virginia Union University (H) Mrs. C. L. Klein, Burma (F) 1920 Ruth Price, Russians, Los Angeles, Calif. (WH) 1918 Mrs. Jennie Cockrell, Teacher (H) Deut. 8:18 —Wealth the gift of God, to be used for Him Pray that we may go forward together as a denomination Rev. T. H. Hagen, Dir. Rel. Ed., E. and W. Washington (SC) 1902 Mrs. Daniel S. Dye, W. China (F) 1919 Mrs. P. A. McDiarmid, Belgian Congo (F) 1911 Rev. B. H. Thorlakson(H) Rev. T. B. Frizelle, Dir. Institutes and Summer Assem¬ blies (P) Luke 16:13 —An impossible partnership Pray for the representatives of Central Eu¬ ropean peoples in our country—Poles, Czechoslovaks, Hungarians and Ruman¬ ians May B. Gilbert, Teacher, Puebla, Mexico (WH) 1918 Rev. C. E. Tingley, Supt. San Francisco Bay Cities Union (C)1919 George Podlesney, Russians (H) Malinda K. Miller, Burma (WF) 1921 31 &pril Luke 12:15-21 — A warning against cov- . etousness Pray that the ignorant millions in India may receive Christian education L. Jennie Crawford, W. China (WF) 1909 Amy R. Crosby, Japan (WF) 1913 Mrs. Harold W. Smith, Burma (F) 1911 Mrs. Clarence E. VanHorn, Burma (F) 1913 F. B. Igler, University Pastor, Univ. of Pa. (E) 1917 Rev. A. Henderson, Dir. Rel. Ed., Maine (SC) 1920 Joseph Ardelean, Rumanians (H) Eccles. 5:13 — Riches kept for self a curse Pray that Negro mothers may become better home makers Rev. L. B. Rogers, Burma (F) 1907 Rev. C. L. Conrad, Burma (F) 1919 Mrs. T. V. Witter, S. India (F) 1912 Mary Cressey, E. China (WF) 1908 Rev. W. H. Bayles, Dir. of Rel. Ed., S. Dakota (SC) Job 31:24-28 — Confidence in gold a denial of God Pray that the graduates of Shanghai Baptist College may fill foremost places in the new China Minnie B. Pound, Burma (WF) 1903 Amelia E. Dessa, S. India (WF) 1891 Esther M. Nelson, Burma (WF) 1921 0. Nesterud, Colporter-Missionary, S. Dakota (H) (P) 1921 Martha E. Zevenhuizen, Italians, Wayne, Pa. (WH) 1922 Matt. 25:34-36 — The reward of riches used for the glory of God Pray for the Tokio Misaki Tabernacle that it may become a training school for Chris¬ tian helpers Rev. F. E. Stockton, Gen. Supt., N. Dakota (SC) 1920 Alma E. Kurtz, Cosmopolitan Groups, Weirton, W. Va. (WH) 1913 Ella D. Cheeseman, Assam (F) 1918 Lavinia C. Mead, Japan (WF) 1887 Rev. L. J. Olson, Missionary, Wisconsin (SC) 1909 J. D. Stewart, Coleman Academy (H) W. A. Stevens, Virginia Union University (H) Rev. James Holmes, Convention Evangelist, S. Calif. (SC) 1921 32 &prtl Matt. 16:26 —The unanswerable question of Jesus Pray for the fifty Bible and field workers with their automobiles, wagons and boats Rev. E. N. Harris, Burma (F) 1893 A. G. Hause (H) Lev. 26:3-12 — God’s promise to faithful stewards Pray that the girls’ schools at Tura, Gola- ghat, Gauhati and Nowgong, Assam, may continue to exert a strong evangelizing in¬ fluence Rev. C. R. Marsh, S. India (F) 1892 Mrs. C. R. Marsh, S. India (F) 1894 (birthday unknown) Mrs. L. H. Mosier, Burma (F) 1890 Grace R. Lewison, Assam (WF) 1920 Rev. J. S. Kennard, Jr., Japan (F) 1920 Myrtle C. Denison, W. China (WF) 1920 Rev. T. N. Martin (H) Russell Hill, Teacher (H) Mal. 3:10 —An unaccepted challenge; an unproved pledge Pray that generous friends may be found who will be glad to make investments in the training of our future leaders Mrs. J. A. Howard, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1912 Rev. W. E. Wiatt, Burma (F) 1904 Frances E. Crooks, Burma (WF) 1906 Dr. Josephine C. Lawney, E. China (WF) 1919 Rev. M. E. Tull, Colporter-Missionary (H) (P) 1920 Rev. E. C. Whittemore, Dir. of Prom., Maine (SC) 1919 Exod. 35:21-25; 36: 5, 6 An ancient freewill offering Pray that the vacant fields in Cuba may soon be filled M. Jean Gates, E. China (WF) 1917 Mrs. J. H. Oxrieder, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1902 Rev. J. W. McAtee (H) Rev. J. B. Fox, Supt. and Exec. Sec., Los Angeles City Miss. Soc. (C) 1911 Maynard J. Wartman, Teacher (H) 33 GEORGE DANA BOARDMAN Pioneer Missionary to the Karens of Burma Jfflap BEGINNING THE NEW YEAR » ...- ■■ - -.^ =* « p..~ .- ■- « Rev. 3:8 —New opportunities Pray that our motto may continually be “The Uplifted Christ” Mrs. Ola Hanson, Burma (F) 1890 May Morey, Cosmopolitan Groups, Chicago (WH) 1913 Helen A. Farquhar, Spelman Seminary (WH) 1906 Laura Zollers, Hartshorn Memorial Coll. (WH) 1915 May Herd, Japanese, Seattle (WH) 1917 Margaret M. Sutherland, Burma (WF) 1897 Salvatore Paterno, Italians, Kansas (SC) Mrs. C. F. Wood, W. China (F) 1917 Mayme M. Goldenberg, Philippines (WF) 1921 Elizabeth Mohlman, Hartshorn Memorial Coll. (WH) 1916 Rev. 21:3-5 — A new earth Pray for the students and faculty of Cristo College, Cuba Rev. M. L. Rickman, Dir. of Promotion, Utah (SC) Asa Owen Kenney, Teacher (H) Edna Umstot, Dir. of Rel. Ed., Kansas (P) (birthday un¬ known) Rev. William A. Hill, Sec. Dept, of Miss. Ed. (E) 1919 Ps. 40:3 —A new song to God Pray that teachers in our Bible schools may eagerly use their opportunities for educat¬ ing and inspiring their pupils in missions Mrs. J. M. Baker, S. India (F) 1895 Clinton E. Warner, Teacher (H) John 13:34 — Love for neighbor Pray for directors of religious education in the churches N. C. Fetter, Jr., University Pastor, Boston (E) 1919 Rev. Norman B. Henderson, University Pastor, Univ. of Minn. (E) 1919 Mrs. David Gustafson, E. China (F) 1919 Mrs. Wilford H. Nugent, Belgian Congo (F) 1918 Mrs. A. H. Page, S. China (F) 1905 Rev. E. R. Hermiston, Chapel Car Missionary (H) (P) 1903 Rosalie Olson, Italians, Brooklyn (WH) 1921 Ex. 3:1-10— God’s call to service Pray for the work among Mexicans in the Southwest Sarah B. Gowen, Bengal-Orissa (WF) 1909 Nathana Clyde, Bethel Neighborhood Center, Kansas City, Kans. (WH) 1911 35 jflap Albertine D. Bischoff, Spanish-speaking, New York City (WH) 1913 Mrs. L. W. Spring, Burma (F) 1905 Rev. W. A. Phillips, Assam (F) 1921 John 1:1-5 —God all-pervading Pray that Christian doctors may be greatly increased to meet health needs of India Jane M. Skiff, Chinese, Seattle (WH) 1906 Grace M. Eaton, Negroes, Nashville (WH) 1911 Rev. W. F. Newton, Chapel Car Missionary (H) (P) 1915 Dr. Marian E. Farbar, S. India (WF) 1911 Rev. A. G. Lagerquist, Field Worker, Iowa (SC) 1920 Mrs. L. B. Lightner, Storer College (H) 2 Chron. 31:21 — Whole-hearted work for J God Pray for the work of the Mabie Memorial School at Yokohama Dr. Judson C. King, Belgian Congo (F) 1913 Rev. F. F. Peterson, Dir. of Rel. Ed., Massachusetts (SC) 1920 Mrs. Freda C. Davidson, Elementary Dir., W. Washing¬ ton (P) (birthday unknown) Rev. C. H. Stull, Supt. of Evangelism, Ohio (SC) 1921 Ps. 90:17 —Blessing needed for work Pray for the rural churches of Nebraska and for their director that they may evangelize and Christianize the entire life of the com¬ munity in which they work Mrs. John Selander, Assam (F) 1921 W. E. Raffety, Editor-in-Chief (P) Eccles. 12:14 —The test for all work Pray for trained men for the various national¬ ities in Pennsylvania—3,000,000 of foreign speech Rev. Charles H. Tilden, Assam (F) 1908 Rev. W. O. Valentine, Philippines (F) 1894 E. W. Watson, Teacher (H) Angelia E. Hanson, Shaw University (H) Henry T. McDonald, President Storer College (H) Mrs. L. B. Lightner, Storer College (WH) Lucy Mattson, Kodiak Orphanage, Alaska (WH) 1918 Rev. F. Paul Langhorne, Dir. of Promotion, D. C. 1920 36 Jtlap 10 John 10:24,25 —Deeds witness for God Pray for better school equipment and addi¬ tional room at Guantanamo, Cuba Mrs. F. D. Phinney, Burma (F) 1883 Mrs. Charles Rutherford, S. India (F) 1907 Luz Heath, Mexico City (WH) 1902 Elizabeth M. Allport, Guantanamo, Cuba (WH) 1920 Mrs. Fannie M. Jennings, Woman’s Field Worker, W. Virginia (SC) 1920 Rev. T. A. Flynn (H) Gal. 6:2-5 —Individual effort for God Pray that the great woman’s movement go¬ ing on in India may be directed toward Christianity Mrs. H. I. Marshall, Burma (F) 1901 Isaac LaFleur, French (H) Mrs. E. M. McDonald, Storer College (H) 2 Chron. 1:8-12— A wise choice Pray for the teachers in the Chinese School, San Francisco, California Rev. S. E. Ewing, Exec. Sec. and Supt., St. Louis Mission Board (C) 1910 Mrs. S. R. McCurdy, Burma (F) 1898 *Rev. E. L. True, State Office, Minnesota (SC) 1920 D. Iovan, Rumanians (H) 13 2 Chron. 7:14-18 —Humility in life % Pray for the Baptist Academy in Swatow, South China Ada Morgan, Fireside Schools, Nashville (WH) 1896 J. M. Rodriguez, Mexicans (H) Rev. J. W. Decker, E. China (F) 1920 Rev. Fred C. Krautz, Colporter-Missionary, Calif. (H) (P) 1920 Rev. J. H. Franklin, Foreign Secretary (F) 1912 Rev. Ralph Barry, Missionary, Wisconsin (SC) 1922 Neh. 2:17,18 —Courage for adventure Pray for the General Secretaries and Board of Managers of the Publication Society, that they may serve their generation by the will of God Mrs. F. P. Manley, S. India (F) 1914 Rev. A. V. Marsh, Belgian Congo (F) 1912 Ellen W. Martien, Philippines (WF) 1919 37 Jilap Rev. A. J. Hansen, Dir. of Rel. Ed., Minnesota (SC) 1921 Mrs. S. W. Rivenburg, Assam (F) 1907 Mrs. A. E. Stephen, Assam (F) 1894 Rev. H. F. Moore, Field Worker, Iowa (SC) 1921 Nathan W. Collier, Teacher (H) Neh. 4:6 —Determination to succeed Pray that the evangelistic bands in our col¬ leges and seminaries may have large suc¬ cess in winning young people to Christ Rev. Alfred Lord (Neas-je-gar-gath), Indians (H) Dr. William W. Zwick, S. China (F) 1920 M. Ito, Japanese (H) Ernest Wm. Latson, Teacher (H) Mrs. A. B. Machlin, Hebrews, Buffalo (C) 1920 Isa. 41:10-14 —Dangers have no terrors Pray that guidance may be given the Bengal- Orissa Mission in deciding the location for the new high school for girls Cora W. Sydney, Philippines (WF) 1919 R. P. Currier, Burma (F) 1913 Mrs. L. W. Hattersley, Burma (F) 1911 Rev. J. A. Hoffman, Director of Evangelism, Montana (SC) Ong Yip, Chinese (H) Isa. 61:1-3 —Call to missionary endeavor Pray for increasing understanding and co¬ operation among the various denomina¬ tions Marion A. Beebe, Burma (WF) 1919 Mrs. A. L. Bain, Belgian Congo (F) 1894 Rev. Willard Osborn, District Missionary, Montana (SC) 1 O Dan. 1:8, 20 — Right living makes for ad- J- O vancement Pray that the religious genius of the Negro may be well directed Rev. A. M. Boggs, S. India (F) 1908 Rev. Charles Rutherford, S. India (F) 1907 Mrs. Harold Thomas, E. China (F) 1916 Clover C. Barrett, Italians, New York City (WH) 1915 Genevra M. Brunner, S. India (WF) 1920 Rev. H. S. Wold, Pastor-at-Large, S. Dakota (SC) 1906 Rev. G. E. Blackwell, Burma (F) 1921 Rev. S. G. Huntington, Dist. Supt., Indiana (SC) 1917 Mrs. Julia Mason, Teacher (H) 38 Jfflap 2 Cor. 5:17-19 —Transformation by new life Pray that racial contacts may lead to racial good will Rev. G. W. Lewis, S. China V'F) 1905 Thomas L. Duckett, Benedict College (H) H. E. Norton (H) H. E. Tralle, Editor Training Manuals (P) 2 Tim. 2:3-5 —Mastery through service Pray that there may be an increase of inter¬ est in personal and pulpit evangelism in all the churches Mrs. F. J. White, E. China (F) 1900 Dr. Marguerite Everham, S. China (WF) 1918 H. H. Chu, Chinese (H) (birthday unknown) 21 Heb. 12:1-4 Girded for the race Pray that our interpretation of Christianity to the foreigners may be more worthy of the Church and more in accord with the ability of American churches H. Richards Leslie, Belgian Congo (F) 1921 Mrs. R. B. Favoright, Elementary Dir., Illinois (P) (birthday unknown) Matt. 28:18-20 —Under orders Pray for the missionaries among the Ilopi Indians Rev. W. E. Rodgers, Belgian Congo (F) 1909 Rev. J. R. Wilson, Japan (F) 1921 J. Vaitulis, Lithuanians (H) (birthday unknown) Mal. 3:1-3 —Messenger and message Pray for the continued evangelistic achieve¬ ments at Shanghai Baptist College Mary I. Jones, E. China (WF) 1907 Rev. E. T. Tomlinson, Executive Secretary (M) Nan Weeks, Editor Children’s Publications (P) Nellie M. Dunham, Dir. Children’s Work, Ohio (SC) 1921 39 JWap Josh. 1:3-9 —Courage for the uttermost Pray for the education of those who are to be home makers in India Emily Miller, S. China (WF) 1919 Rose M. Anstey, Fellowship House, Omaha (WH) 1912 Minnie B. Timson, Spelman Seminary (WH) 1910 Mrs. H. H. Tilbe, Burma (F) 1887 Rev. Thorlief Wathne, S. India (F) 1912 Angie E. Kendall, Spelman Seminary (WH) 1919 Ruth C. Brown, Italians, Vermont (SC) 1921 Winifred M. Acock, Japan (WF) 1922 Rev. P. E. Miller, Pastor-Evangelist (SC) 1903 Rev. F. W. Tomlinson, Dir. Rural Church Work, New York (SC) 1922 Gen. 12 :l-3 —A new nation for God Pray for the departmental editors of the Publication Society that they may give the truth in effective forms to accomplish that which pleaseth God and not return void H. W. Smith, Burma (F) 1911 Rev. A. J. Tuttle, Assam (F) 1901 C. H. Whitnah, Burma (F) 1916 Rev. E. A. Valiant, Supt. St. Paul (Minn.) Union 1918 Ps. 62 —A new realization of God Pray that many of our best and ablest young men may hear and heed the call to the Christian ministry Isabel A. H. Crawford, Indians (WH) 1893 Mary A. Mann, Cosmopolitan Groups, Omaha (WH) 1917 Mary Comstock, Christian Americanization Secretary, New York City (WH) Amorette Porter, Bengal-Orissa (WF) 1914 Mrs. G. E. Gates, Burma (F) 1919 Mark 6:7-13 —New work for others Pray that at the gateway of the new world and in the metropolis of America means may be at hand to establish centers of Christian influence Abbie G. Sanderson, S. China (WF) 1918 Jesse E. Moncrieff, W. China (F) 1915 Rev. L. M. Darnell, Supt. of Evangelism, Arizona (SC) Rev. F. S. Robbins, Assoc. Missionary-at-Large, Connecti¬ cut (SC) 1919 Rev. J. Y. Aitchison, General Director (GBP) 1919 C. F. Hamilton (H) 40 Jfflap Luke 5:12-14 —A new man; renewed faith Pray that the new emphasis placed upon religious education may result in the con¬ version and spiritual upbuilding of hun¬ dreds of young people Lucy H. Tapley, Pres. Spelman Seminary (WH) 1909 Dr. G. G. Crozier, Assam (F) 1899 Mrs. Victor Hanson, E. India (F) 1913 Mrs. Frank Kurtz, S. India (F) 1892 Rev. J. T. Crawford, Gen. Sec. and Dir. of Promotion, Kansas (SC) 1907 Antonio Sannella, Italians (H) M. Biro, Hungarians (H) William Dauda, Hungarians (H) Mrs. L. C. Kitchen, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1920 Rev. John Selander, Assam (F) 1921 Matt. 18:3, 4 —Starting point for Chris¬ tian life Pray for the missionaries who have retired from active service Mrs. W. H. Leslie, Belgian Congo (F) 1895 Mrs. C. F. MacKenzie, E. China (F) 1906 Mrs. J. S. Timpany, S. India (F) 1892 Mrs. Amalia Pauliniy, Slavs, Homestead, Pa. (WH) 1905 A. DiDomenico, Italians (H) Luke 2:41-49 —Realization of life work Pray for Miss Suman and her “brownies” at Capiz, P. I. Lucy Alexander, Negroes, Detroit (WH) 1917 Mrs. E. J. Anderson, E. China (F) 1916 Rev. Lloyd C. Smith, S. India (F) 1911 R. D. W. Meadows, Negro Gen. Missionary, W. Virginia (SC) 1922 Acts 9:1-9 —A new vision Pray that native pastors and their wives may establish exemplary Christian homes Constance Garness, Polish, Milwaukee (WH) 1919 Dr. C. B. Lesher, S. China (F) 1910 Frances Tencate, S. India CWF) 1898 41 - D. D. PROPER Pioneer Home Missionary in the West 5une SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS June 1 Job 28:18 —-Wisdom is priceless Pray for the religious awakening in Czecho¬ slovakia Mrs. Arthur S. Adams, S. China (F) 1903 Adolph Kelih, Slovenians, (H) (birthday unknown) C. DiStephano, Italians (H) 2 Dan. 1:17 —True knowledge God-given Pray for the managers of the headquarters store and printing house of the Publica¬ tion Society that they may not lose sight of the hosts of readers who wait for the issues of books and supplies John Hope, President Morehouse College (H) E. Bernier, Spanish (H) Mrs. Herbert E. King, Elementary Dir., Michigan (P) (birthday unknown) 3 Eccles. 7:12 —In wisdom is life Pray that all our missionaries in India may have great wisdom in guiding the people in this day of awakening responsibility Rev. H. H. Tilbe, Burma (F) 1887 Charlotte M. Larner, E. China (WF) 1921 Addie L. Rice, Teacher (H) Mrs. C. F. Hackett, Elementary Dir., S. Dakota (P) (birthday unknown) 1 Cor. 3:19 —Uselessness of earthly wisdom Pray for the wise development of the work in Jamaica and Haiti recently under¬ taken by the Home Mission Society June L. Barber, Italians, Boomer, W. Va. (WH) 1914 Amelia Bartel, Hungarians, Cleveland (WH) 1914 Rev. L. W. Spring, Burma (F) 1905 Mrs. Chas. E. Tompkins, W. China (F) 1902 R. E. Henderson, Burma (F) 1921 Mrs. R. J. Journey, Burma (F) 1920 Rev. J. E. R. Folsom, Evangelist (H) George Reichel (H) Grace E. Field, Teacher (H) Bertha D. Frachtman, Teacher (H) 43 3hwe Eccles. 7:19 —Wisdom give strength Pray that our college presidents may be guided by the spirit of God in the dis¬ charge of their many and perplexing duties Helen K. Hunt, Burma (WF) 1919 Alice C. Bixby, Japan (WF) 1914 Rev. Z. D. Browne, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1914 Rev. C. E. Chaney, Burma (F) 1908 Rev. Ole Larsen, Scandinavians, N. Dakota (SC) 1900 Mrs. Mary M. Rose, Burma (F) 1862 Marion C. Tull, Teacher (H) I > Jer. 3:15 —Satisfaction of wisdom Pray that the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board may have funds to aid all aged worthy ministers and missionaries, their wives, widows, and dependent or¬ phans who may be in need Minnie M. Carpenter, Japan (WF) 1895 Rev. M. C. Mason, Assam (F) 1873 Michael Szilagyi, Hungarians (H) Martin Pawlowski, Polish (H) Rev. Gustaf A. Sword, Burma (F) 1920 Helen L. Bailey, S. India (WF) 1922 Rev. R. B. Longwell, Assam (F) 1906 Job 4:18-21 — Without wisdom is death Pray that the editors of Sunday school les¬ sons may make full provision for the missionary teaching of the Bible. Rev. F. W. Harding, Assam (F) 1907 P. L. Buffa, Italians (H) J. Loja, Portuguese (H) Mrs. M. D. Eubank, E. China (F) 1899 S. Florena, Italians (H) L. Turoo, Italians (H) Rev. H. Clarke Colebrook, General Director, New York (SC) 1922 ^ Ps. 90:12 —Heart of wisdom necessary . Pray for the district and state leaders of our work among women Melvina Sollman, S. China (WF) 1902 Jettie C. Jensen, Indians, Crow Agency, Montana (WH) 1910 W. N. Hubbell (H) Effie B. Dilley, Benedict College (H) Rev. A. J. Ware, District Missionary, Oregon (SC) 1915 Rev. C. G. Morse, Dist. Supt., Indiana, (SC) 1922 Mrs. Katherine S. Westfall, Executive Secretary (WH) 44 „ — June Ex. 8:10 —Knowledge shows supremacy of God Pray for relief work among the war orphans in Northern France Lunetta Platt, Spelman Seminary (WH) 1918 Grace Walker, Bacone College (H) Mrs. Harold High, Elementary Dir., Montana (P) (birth¬ day unknown) ! 1 Ex. 31:1-4 —Spirit of God source of all wisdom Pray for our hymn and tune writers that they appreciate the power of song in shap¬ ing the thinking of the children and their attitude to Jesus Mrs. J. H. Scott, Japan (F) 1901 Rev. M. A. Urbina, Mexicans, Arizona (H) Mrs. Carrie A. Robinson, Director Woman’s Work, N. California (SC) 1920 Etta Mae Case, Hungarians, Cleveland (WH) 1922 Rom. 11:33 —Vastness of God’s knowledge Pray that the thirty-four girls in Judson College, Rangoon, may use their training and education to advance Christ’s cause in Burma Ethel Downsbrough, Italians, Philadelphia (WH) 1914 Rev. John Newcomb, S. India (F) 1884 Mrs. R. C. Thomas, Philippines (F) 1916 Rev. I. B. Mower, Executive Secretary, Maine (SC) 1903 Rev. John G. Todd, El Salvador (H) Mrs. W. A. Phillips, Assam (F) 1920 Phil. 3:8 —Knowledge of God most valu¬ able possession Pray that our American churches may be awakened to the local opportunities for work among New Americans Mrs. Mary H. Flowers, Negroes, Nashville (WH) Rev. F. W. Taylor (H) Rev. E. W. Moore, Negroes (H) G. G. Gogolyak, Colporter-Missionary, Ohio (H) (P) 1920 Rev. F. L. King, Indians (H) Mrs. K. G. Hobart, S. China (F) 1921 Rev. J. L. Bell (H) Milton M. McGorrill, Dir. Young People’s Work (P) 45 5une 2 Tim. 2:25 —No repentance without knowl¬ edge of truth Pray for a woman’s missionary society in every local church Dr. George A. Huntley, E. China (F) 1897 Rev. W. A. Wilkin, Indians (H) P. F. Cressey, S. China (F) 1921 Monteal Ezal, Teacher (H) 2 Pet. 1:3 —Life given through knowledge of Christ Pray that the villages of the Inland Sea may be centers of Christian brotherliness Rev. A. C. Bowers, Assam (F) 1907 Mabel V. Young, Teacher, Puebla, Mexico (WH) 1910 Eliseo Villarreal, International School, Monterey, Mex¬ ico (WH) 1914 Eccles. 7:11 —Wisdom a defense Pray for trained men with visions of the possibilities of our rural fields to become leaders of our country churches Rev. Earl H. Cressy, E. China (F) 1909 Gwladys R. Aston, S. China (WF) 1916 Joseph L. Peacock, President Shaw University (H) F. Marguerite Haven, Japan (WF) 1916 P. F. Cressy, E. China (F) Annie Van Koert, Teacher, Santa Ana, El Salvador (WH) 1922 Prov. 2:6 —God the source of wisdom Pray for settlement of political difficulties among the countries of Europe and the re¬ establishment of international friendship Rev. E. D. Sims (H) Rev. T. C. Walker, Relig. Ed., Negroes, Virginia (P) Mrs. W. A. Kemp, Elementary Dir., E. Washington (P) (birthday unknown) 1 Kings 3:9 —Understanding to decide good and evil Pray for the managers of the branch houses of the Publication Society, that they may become powerful centers of religious and Baptist interest Olive E. Jones, S. India (WF) 1919 Emilie G. Lawrence, Burma (WF) 1918 Kate M. French, S. India (WF) 1900 46 June Carrie O. Millspaugh, General Missionary, Portland, Ore. (WH) 1898 E. F. McNeill, Colporter-Missionary (H) Ivan C. Whipple, Colporter-Missionary (H) Eph .5:15 —Choose the right path Pray that there may be a great outpouring of God’s spirit upon the Burmans and that many may acknowledge Jesus Christ Mrs. Hjalmar Ostrom, Belgian Congo (F) 1911 Mamie Passolt, Cosmopolitan Groups, Milwaukee (WH) 1921 Mrs. M. A. Raymond, Burma (F) 1921 Reuben S. McKim, Teacher (H) Samuel Bryant, Treasurer, (H) 1919 2 Chron. 1:10 —Even kings need direc¬ tion Pray for the mission stations and schools of all denominations among the Indian tribes Rev. E. S. Burket, S. China (F) 1916 Mrs. V. G. Krause, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1917 H. J. Openshaw, W. China (F) 1893 Rev. C. H. Ross, Japan (F) 1910 Rev. J. M. Nelson (H) Charles T. Russell, Virginia Union University (H) Emma L. Geis, Burma (WF) 1921 James 3:13 —Good life reveals wisdom Pray that the student conferences may be permeated with a deep spiritual life and that through them many people may re¬ ceive a definite impulse for a life of Chris¬ tian service Rev. J. L. Lewis, Burma (F) 1917 Mrs. G. E. Whitman, S. China (F) 1892 Mrs. Jennie A. Cushing, Bishop College (H) Lelia B. Droz, Assam (WF) 1920 Rev. S. B. Hazzard, Dir. of Rel. Ed., New York City (C) 1920 James 3:17 —Wisdom from above full of good fruits Pray for the Continuation Campaign Com¬ mittee, its leaders and secretaries Ruth C. Ward, Japan (WF) 1919 Capt. J. F. Laughton, Gospel Ship, Japan (F) 1920 A. May Hill, Cosmopolitan Groups, New York City (WH) 1921 S. W. Gard, Burma (F) 1921 A. Arellano, Mexicans (H) A. B. Clark, University Pastor, Univ. of Maine (E) 1921 47 5une Prov. 11:30 — Soul-winning the wise thing Pray for the evangelistic efforts at Mong Lem where 2,500 converts were baptized during the first three months of 1922 Rev. J. E. Cummings, Burma (F) 1887 Thomas J. Curry, Teacher (H) Job 32:6-9 — Breath of Almighty giveth wisdom Pray for the successful organization of Negro work in Los Angeles Ethel M. Cronkhite, Bengal-Orissa (WF) 1920 John Wm. Johnson, Teacher (H) Gordon B. Hancock, Teacher (H) James 1:5 —Wisdom to he had for asking Pray that the blessing of God may be upon the noble band of unsalaried workers among the New Americans, and that we may enlist and train many more Blodwen M. Jones, Slavs, Philadelphia (WH) 1913 Mrs. O. B. Winne, Elementary Dir., Wisconsin (P) (birth¬ day unknown) Meme Brockway, Director Children’s Work (P) (birth¬ day unknown) Dan. 12:3- —A 'promise for those who are wise Pray that the Japanese theological stud¬ ents may become leaders of their people Florence E. Carman, S. India (WF) 1914 Emilie E. Barnes, Bengal-Orissa (WF) 1893 Mrs. B. C. Case, Burma (F) 1911 Rev. Ola Hanson, Burma (F) 1890 Mrs. C. B. Tenny, Japan (F) 1914 Rev. A. F. Cordova, Mexicans (H) John W. Barco, Virginia Union University (H) Lotta B. Neel, Teacher (H) Prov. 24:5 —Wisdom is strength Pray for vacation and weekday schools that God may raise up helpers of consecration and skill Mrs. H. E. Safford, Burma (F) 1907 48 June Mal. 2:7 — God’s messenger should have knowledge Pray for our native Christian leaders among the tribes of the North American Indians A. Louise Eshleman, Kindergartner, Italians, Philadel¬ phia (WH) 1919 2 Pet. 3:18 —Knowledge of Christ a growth Pray for the book editors of the Publication Society that they may select books for publication which may meet the religious needs of readers Mrs. F. C. Mabee, E. China (F) 1909 Georgia H. Bradley, Bishop College (H) Rev. Paulino A. Dieppa, Colporter-Missionary, Porto Rico (H) (P) 1919 A. Jimenez, Mexicans (H) Martha L. Mills, Philippines (WF) 1921 Esther G. Brown, Kindergartner, Neighborhood House, S. Chicago (WH) 1922 Wm. H. Dinkins, Teacher (H) Acts 22:3 —Education needed for great tasks Pray that Dr. Anna B. Grey and Miss Clara E. Barrows, new missionaries to Burma, may become true evangels of Jesus Christ M. Elsie Barnard, Bengal-Orissa (WF) 1919 Dr. Henry W. Decker, E. China (F) 1920 S. S. Clark, W. China (F) 1919 Anna V. Johnson, Philippines (WF) 1903 J. B. Dahl, Norwegians (H) Luke 2:52 —Christ grew in wisdom Pray for financial assistance for organizing Baptist churches in the many new fields in Los Angeles Rev. Thos. Moody, Belgian Congo (F) 1890 Mason J. Pearry, Teacher (H) Mabel M. Knight, Teacher (H) 49 NATHAN BROWN Pioneer Missionary to Assam and Japan fulp OUR COUNTRY fill? Num. 9:15-17 — God’s presence with his peo- 1 pie Pray for our missionaries among the Crow Indians Gertrude E. Ryder, Japan (WF) 1908 Rev. Joseph Clark, Belgian Congo (F) 1879 Naomi H. Knapp, Bengal-Orissa (WF) 1922 Mrs. L. A. Hampton, Teacher (H) 2 Deut. 7:6 —A chosen people Pray for the meeting of the Baptist World Alliance in Stockholm this month Isabel Garcia, International School, Monterey, Mexico, (WH) 1911 Fred J. Rogers, Shaw University (H) Mrs. G. W. Supplee, Assam (F) 1921 Rev. E. C. Deyo, Indians (H) J. G. Riso, Italians (H) Rev. W. N. Ferris, Convention Pastor, Oregon (SC) 1921 3 Isa. 1:19 —Obedience brings reward Pray for the new mission agricultural school at Pyinmana, Burma Clyde B. Singleton, Teacher (H) Amy E. Graveson, Office Sec., Buffalo (C) 1920 Jer. 7:23 —The condition of success Pray that the relations of Christian govern¬ ments with non-Christian nations may be governed by Christian principles Rev. Walter Bushell, Burma (F) 1878 Mrs. W. R. Hutton, Assam (F) 1918 Harriet N. Smith, E. China (WF) 1914 Mrs. S. Alice Ewing, Shaw University (WH) 1913 George C. Mason, Jackson College (H) Mildred M. Jones, Brooks House, Hammond, Ind. (WH) 5 Ex. 23:20 —Divine leadership Pray for the missionaries at the Kodiak Baptist Orphanage Carrie B. Masteller, Syrians, Boston (WH) 1915 Mrs. C. D. Leach, E. China (F) 1912 Mrs. Jesse E. Moncrieff, W. China (F) 1915 51 Jul P ^ Heb. 11:8-10 —A pioneer of old Pray thatvacation Bible schools may beavery powerful influence for Christian living Mrs. M. R. Hartley, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1917 Robert Routledge, Teacher (H) F. Louise Jenkins, Japan (WF) 1920 Ida W. Davis, Burma (WF) 1920 F. S. Lawrence (H) Wm. A. Robertson, Teacher (H) Elsie J. Elliott, Teacher (H) yT Rev. 22:14 —A city of righteousness Pray for our summer assemblies that their numbers and attendance may increase Concepcion Hernandez, Nurse, Puebla, Mexico (WH) 1917 Rev. B. L. Baker, S. China (F) 1908 Mrs. H. B. Benninghoff, Japan (F) 1901 Rev. D. C. Holtom, Japan (F) 1910 Lydia Nichols, Italians, Farrel, Pa. (WH) 1912 Rev. L. W. Callaway, Rel. Ed., Negrces, Alabama (P) Esther 4:13, 14 —For such a time as this Pray that the Bible women in Burma and the Bible training schools for women in Insein and Rangoon may have God’s blessing Edna Oden, Belgian Congo (WF) 1918 Q Josh. 18:1 —First the church, then victory Pray for the students of Bacone representing twenty-three Indian tribes E. W. and Mrs. Thornton, Philippines (F) 1921 (birth¬ days unknown) Mrs. M. A. B. Pearry, Teacher (H) Howard H. Clouse, Teacher (H) Deut. 12:10, 11 — God’s leadership Pray that generous friends may be found to help our young people who are struggling against great odds to secure an education Helen L. Tufts, Burma (WF) 1921 Mrs. Thos. Hill, Belgian Congo (F) 1892 Rev. W. J. Gordon (H) Andrew Toth, Hungarians (H) Mrs. G. E. Blackwell, Burma (F) 1921 E. Catlas, Czechoslovaks (H) 52 fulp Ps. 15 —A citizen of Zion Pray that the new buildings for the Woman’s Hospital at Mahbubnagar, South India, may be completed within two years Gabor Kecskes, Hungarians (H) Alex. Hulbert, Swedes (H) Evelyn B. Bickel, Japan (WF) 1921 Susan C. Ferguson, S. India (WF) 1921 Ps. 24 —Purity of heart and life Pray for the missionary educational work of the Home Mission Societies for Negroes Mathilda Brown, Scandinavians, Boston (WH) 1898 Hariett L. Davis, Mather School (WH) 1913 J. F. Gressitt, Japan (F) 1907 Rev. A. C. Hanna, Burma (F) 1914 Prof. B. P. Stout, Singing Evangelist, S. California (SC) 1920 J ^ Ps. 48 —The city of our God Pray for churches with poor houses of wor¬ ship, or with none at all, that proper equipment may be provided Rev. J. G. Brendel, Indians, Clovis, California (H) Rev. J. F. Day, Pastor-at-Large, N. California (SC) 1922 Ps. 67 —How the nations will be made glad Pray that ten new church buildings may be completed in Oregon so that enlarging work may not be hindered Rev. F. N. Smith, W. China (F) 1911 J. D. W. Fetter, University Pastor, Cornell University (E) 1916 Ps. 79 —Prayer for deliverance Pray that God will specially bless Nellore as buildings for the Gurley Memorial Bible School and the Elementary Normal School are being erected Elizabeth D. Nash, E. China (WF) 1918 Mrs. J. H. Griffin, S. China (F) 1903 Mrs. L. E. Rowland, S. India (F) 1917 Mrs. Adoniram J. Tuttle, Assam (F) 1901 Dr. Arthur G. Boggs, S. India (F) 1920 Ilic Trustza, Rumanians (H) 53 3Tul? Ps. 84 —A worshipful people Pray for more adequate housing for all of the branches of the Boston Baptist Bethel City Mission Society Mrs. W. B. Boggs, S. India (F) 1878 Mrs. H. P. Cochrane, Burma (F) 1899 Grace S. Mills, Philippines (WF) 1921 Alma B. Clifford, Mexicans, Pueblo, Colo. (WH) 1922 Ps. 87 —Patriotic pride Pray for work and workers among the Rus¬ sians in our country Rev. E. S. Hildreth, S. China (F) 1913 Rev. F. P. Manley, S. India (F) 1914 Rev. C. W. Briggs, Dir. of Rel. Ed., New York (SC) 1916 Rev. C. W. Brinstad, Gen. Sec., N. Calif. (SC) 1906 Effie L. Adams, Burma (WF) 1920 W. J. Jones, Negroes (H) Rev. Wilson Mills, Evangelist (H) G. E. Merrill, Sec. of Architecture (H) 1920 Isa. 35 —A happy future Pray for the work of Rev. Wheeler Boggess as general evangelist for South India Rev. L. L. Long, District Superintendent, Ohio (SC) B. T. Harvey, Jr., Morehouse College (H) Charles Jersak, Polish (H) Isa. 60— A glorified nation Pray for the Christian community service in urban and rural neighborhoods Mrs. W. H. Duff, Burma (F) 1918 Rev. O. F. Laegeler, Dir. of Rel. Ed., New Jersey (SC) James F. Turnbull, Asst. Treas. (H) 1893 Matt. 2:6 —An honored village Pray that 3,000 saved people may be bap¬ tized into the churches of Oregon this year Lula Jackson, Teacher, Santa Ana, El Salvador (WH) 1915 Louise E. Tschirch, Burma (WF) 1884 Mrs. Z. D. Browne, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1914 Rev. A. H. Curtis, S. India (F) 1892 Rev. G. D. Josif, Burma (F) 1919 Rev. Wallace St. John, Burma (F) 1903 54 fulp Rev. A. J. Hubert, S. India (F) 1897 S. Balogh, Hungarians (H) L. Elgina Allen, Bishop College (H) Rev. Ernest Clutterbuck (H) Frank Cech, Colporter-Missionary (H) (P) 1921 Ps. 122 —A prayer for peace Pray that all the churches may be estab¬ lished in the unity of the faith and in whole-hearted loyalty to the World-Wide Commission Rev. J. M. Foster, S. China (F) 1887 F. W. Benjamin, Dir. Town and Rural Work, Nebraska (SC) 1921 Samuel A. Owen, Teacher (H) Rev. F. H. Willkens, Dir. of Rel. Ed., Buffalo (C) 1922 Ps. 121 —God the keeper of the people Pray for leaders, teachers and students at summer assemblies, conferences and schools of missions Mrs. J. E. Cummings, Burma (F) 1896 Rev. E. H. Dutton, Exec. Sec. Baptist Union, Buffalo (C) 1919 Mrs. E. W. Kelly, M.D., Burma (F) 1885 Dr. J. S. Timpany, S. India (F) 1892 Jennie L. Reilly, S. India (WF) 1919 Ps. 133 —Blessing of unity Pray for development of Christian leadership at Judson College Mrs. G. H. Brock, S. India (F) 1890 Rev. A. F. Groesbeck, S. China (F) 1897 S. E. Miner, Burma (F) 1911 Mrs. Cecil G. Fielder, Assam (F) 1920 J. B. Simpson, Virginia Union University (H) Grant M. Hudson, Gen. Dir., Michigan (SC) 1920 Zelda S. Waters, Italians, Camden, N. J. (WH) 1920 S. Lopresti, Italians (H) Harry S. Myers, Sec. of Stereopticon and Stewardship (GBP) 1919 55 fulp Ps. 137 —The sorrow of exile Pray for the twenty-five state Directors of Religious Education that they may be filled with the good spirit of helpfulness and meet a response in kind Rev. W. E. Boggs, S. India (F) 1890 Ella M. Gifford, Japan (WF) 1920 Mrs. M. F. Yates, W. China (F) 1921 Kathleen Rounds, Teacher (H) Ps. 42:1-5 —Hope thou in God • Pray that the Telugu Woman’s Home Mis¬ sion Society may exert a wide influence in evangelizing India Mary Hyndman, Aiken Institute, Chicago (WH) 1914 Rev. A. G. Adams, W. China (F) 1913 Mrs. B. L. Baker, M.D., S. China (F) 1908 Rev. Ernest Grigg, Burma (F) 1892 Elsie M. Bryant, Shaw University (H) Mrs. C. L. Conrad, Burma (F) 1921 Mrs. G. S. Seagrave, Burma (F) 1920 Zack Townsend, Teacher (H) Rev. O. C. Brown, Dir. Adult Work (P) Ps. 47 —God the all-powerful ruler Pray for the Russian young men who have come to the United States for Christian training Rev. R. T. Capen, S. China (F) 1904 Mrs. Henry Huizinga, E. China (F) 1899 Dr. John C. Humphreys, W. China (F) 1910 Rev. P. C. Metzger, Belgian Congo (F) 1904 Henry Topping, Japan (F) 1895 Ella C. Bond, Assam (WF) 1885 Rev. D. W. Hulbert, City Missionary, Milwaukee (SC) 1922 Sam. 22:22-25 — Reward for righteousness Pray for the work among the miners at Kleenburn, Wyoming Rev. J. P. Davies, W. China (F) 1905 Rev. David Gustafson, E. China (F) 1919 Rev. Jacob Speicher, S. China (F) 1895 Rev. A. D. Grant, Colporter, Minnesota (SC) 1919 Rev. C. Holland, Colporter-Missionary (H) (P) 1919 Mrs. B. J. Rockwood, S. India (F) 1910 James W. Harcourt, Teacher (H) 56 fulp Isa. 2:2-4 — God’s kingdom Pray that a larger number in the Boston Baptist Bethel City Mission Society who seem impressed may openly confess Christ and join the Church Helena Toth, Hungarians, New York City (WH) 1915 Rev. G. H. Watt, Colporter-Missionary, Rhode Island (H) (P) 1907 Isa. 2:12-22— Haughty shall be brought low Pray for the Theological Seminary at Bez- wada, South India, in which Canadian and American Baptists are cooperating E. Marie Holmes, Assam (WF) 1910 Rev. P. J. Clark, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1918 Rev. David Downie, S. India (F) 1873 Gertrude L. Miller, Cosmopolitan Groups (WH) 1908 Rev. C. A. Bentley, (H) Rev. A. E. Isaac, Ex. Sec. Bapt. Union of Rochester (N. Y.) and Monroe Co. (C) 1920 Isa. 12 —Thanks to God for his leadership Pray that our two new missionaries to South India, Miss Helen L. Bailey and Miss Hel¬ ene Bjornstad, may make a real contribu¬ tion to the progress of Christ’s Kingdom Mrs. C. B. Lesher, M.D., S. China (F) 1910 Rev. N. K. Larson, Evangelist (H) S. Simms (H) A. Gallopi (H) Rev. Stacy R. Warburton, Sec. of Literature (GBP) 1920 Edith N. Town, Elementary Dir., Connecticut (P) Isa. 55:6-13 — Prosperity for the righteous Pray for the Baptist work among the Rus¬ sians in North Dakota Mrs. J. H. Cope, Burma (F) 1908 Rev. J. H. Scott, Japan (F) 1892 Helen Tenhaven, Miners, Kleenburn, Wyo. (WH) 1911 A. L. Yates, Coleman Academy (H) Marion J. Tait, Assam (WF) 1921 57 THOMAS W. MERRILL Pioneer Home Missionary August GOD’S OUT OF DOORS &UgU£it Matt. 5:1-2 —A mountain-top gathering Pray that Christians in Mexico may not be turned away from their faith Mrs. D. G. Haring, Japan (F) 1917 Dr. Frederick W. Meyer, Philippines (F) 1919 Ada M. Posegate, Neighborhood House, S. Chicago (WH) 1913 Mona Brown, Mather School (WH) 1918 Rev. W. A. Petzoldt, Indians (H) Benjamin E. Mays, Teacher (H) Henry McC. Owl, Teacher (H) Luke 2:8-15 — A vision in the fields Pray for the work among the Japanese in Seattle and vicinity Ethel L. Hunt, Burma (WF) 1917 Rev. H. B. Hemmerly (H) Rev. L. G. Clark, Special Worker, Dept, of Rel. Ed. (P) (birthday unknown) Luke 2:41-51— A wonderful visit to the city Pray that young people preparing for mis¬ sionary service may realize the supreme importance of spiritual fitting for their great task Annie S. Buzzell, Japan (WF) 1892 Rev.W.T. Thayer, Dir. of Rel. Ed., Connecticut (SC) 1919 Rev. Chester F. Wood, W. China (F) 1917 Lena M. Gay, Christian Service House, Dayton, O. (WH) 1920 Rev. Justin D. Field, Evangelist (H) Rev. G. L. Hall, Convention Pastor, Oregon (SC) 1920 E. Bjorquist, Swedish, Oregon (SC) 1919 Luke 5:4-11— Discouraged fishermen Pray that Judson House, New York City, may continue to be a beacon to thousands of seeking ones Bertha Nicolet, French, Salem, Mass. (WH) 1904 Mrs. Thomas Moody, Belgian Congo (F) 1890 Luke 6:17-19 - A great outdoor clinic Pray for the Publication Society’s sixteen workers with children that they may be able to light up the young minds with the light of love and life Mrs. T. L. Duckett, Benedict College (H) Victor N. Witter, Dir. Rel. Ed., Iowa (SC) 1922 Boris Bookin, Russians (H) Mrs. Nancy J. Lang, Teacher (H) 59 August 6 John 4:1-26 —A personal worker at Jacob's well Pray for the work of Dr. W. F. Thomas as general evangelist for Burma Mrs. Jonas A. Ahlquist, Assam (F) 1916 Mrs. William Axling, Japan (F) 1900 Rev. D. G. Haring, Japan (F) 1917 Lizbeth B. Hughes, Burma (WF) 1896 Rev. G. M. Caldwell, Dist. Missionary, Minnesota (SC) 1913 Rev. S. A. Nelson, Colporter-Missionary, Montana (H) (P) 1920 Mrs. A. S. Woodburne, S. India (F) 1920 Mrs. Alice W. Watson, Teacher (H) John 5:2-9 —Jesus a great healer Pray that the secret believers among the caste people of India may have courage to confess Jesus Christ Rev. Frank L. Anderson, Pres. International Theol. Sem. East Orange, N. J. (H) Winifred W. Roeder, W. China (WF) 1907 Alice C. Brown, Bacone College (WH) 1917 Dr. Clara C. Leach, S. China (WF) 1916 Rev. Wm. H. Main, Asso. Gen. Sec. (P) 1922 John 6:16-21 —Ruler of the sea Pray for the Department of Missionary Edu¬ cation whose many forms of activity are so helpful to all the national and state or¬ ganizations Bertha E. Kirschke, Slavs, Detroit (WH) 1910 Susan Roberts, S. India (WF) 1914 Rev. A. H. Gage, Dir. Rel. Ed., Chicago (C) 1918 Edda M. Mason, S. China (WF) 1921 Gen. 3:8 —God blesses the garden Pray for the First Church of San Francisco that in its peculiar situation it may be given strong pastoral leadership and may have large influence for righteousness in this metropolis of the west Rev. William Axling, Japan (F) 1900 Rev. D. A. Wilson, Nicaragua (H) Mrs. Walter K. Allen, Assam (F) 1920 Rev. C. H. Bancroft, Dir. Town and Country Work, N. California (SC) 1920 J. H. Kerns (H) Elsie M. Kittlitz, E. China (WF) 1921 R. Guiffrida, Italians (H) Ella Davis, Teacher (H) 60 August Gen. 28:11-17 —A vision on the mountain Pray for the pastorless churches in Idaho P. F. Roberts, Shaw University (H) A. C. Blinzinger, Chapel Car Missionary (H) (P) 1919 Rev. S. Z. Batten, Dir. of Social Education (P) Isa. 40:12-17 —God the source of Nature’s wonders Pray for isolated families in rural districts outside the ministry of any church Julia E. Bent, S. India (WF) 1912 Augusta M. Geisenhener, Assam (WF) 1916 Mrs. S. E. Baldwin, Burma (F) 1916 Dr. Anna B. Grey, Burma (WF) 1922 Ps. 46 —Stability of God Pray for all new missionaries in the first year of service R. D. Stafford, E. China (F) 1908 Rev. Fred Berry, Evangelist (H) Mrs. Henry O. Wyatt, Assam (F) 1920 Rev. L. C. Kitchen, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1920 Rev. A. E Stephen, Assam (F) 1893 Rev. E. F. Judson (H) Ps. 104— God’s care for all nature Pray for the work of the Kandukuru field now under Telugu management Josephine Larzelere, Chinese School, San Francisco (WH) 1917 Mrs. 0. L. Swanson, Assam (F) 1893 Gertrude F. McColloch, E. China (WF) 1919 Rev. W. E. Smith (H) Mabelle Rae McVeigh, Candidate Secretary (WF) 1921 J. M. Hestenes (H) Gladys M. White, Teacher (H) Lucy Bowen, Teacher (H) Rev. J. E. Reed, Asst. Ed. Adult Publications (P) Ps. 121— God’s watch care over his people Pray for our workers among the colored people that they may lay broad the founda¬ tions of their work for religious education Mrs. E. C. Condict, Burma (F) 1911 Mrs. W. L. Ferguson, S. India (F) 1895 Rev. H. C. Long, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1914 Rev. W. H. Nugent, Belgian Congo (F) 1918 Mrs. Prudence C. Worley, S. China (WF) 1903 61 August Lloyd Eller, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1920 Mrs. John Newcomb, S. India (F) 1884 Rev. Frank 0. Erb, Editor Young People’s Publications (P) Isa. 52:7-10 —A messenger of good tidings Pray that the three Schools of Mothercraft at Huchow, Shaohsing and Kaying may have a strong Christian influence on the homes of China J. Adamczyk, Polish (H) Oscar A. Fuller, Bishop College (H) Rev. F. G. Cressey, Dir. of Promotion, Ohio (SC) 1921 Rev. S. J. Herban, Slovaks, Minnesota (SC) 1921 Hosea 10:12 —A rain of righteousness Pray that the denominational literature sent from national headquarters may be used in the most effective way in promoting the Christian cause in America and abroad Rev. C. A. Nichols, Burma (F) 1879 Lillian C. Phillips, Katherine House, Indiana Harbor, Ind. (WH) 1921 Mrs. J. R. Goddard, E. China (WF) 1888 Mary Frances White, Bacone College (WH) 1921 Micah 4:1-5 —The mountain of Jehovah Pray for the International Missionary Coun¬ cil, representing the federated mission boards of many countries Mrs. W. R. Taylor, W. China (F) 1912 Rev. Frank M. Dunk, State Evangelist, Illinois (SC) 1917 Martha Mixer, Italians, Brooklyn (WH) 1922 Addie T. Davis, Teacher (H) Hab. 3 — God's power in nature Pray for the teachers in our school in Puebla, Mexico Mrs. C. S. Brown, Waters Normal Inst. (WH) 1912 Rev. Wheeler Boggess, S. India (F) 1892 Rev. B. C. Case, Burma (F) 1912 Mrs. Robert Harper, Burma (F) 1907 Grace Daland, Asso. Sec., New York City Miss. Soc. (C) 1911 62 August Acts 16:13-15 —Preaching by the seashore Pray that the Christian churches may pro¬ test against social and political evils Hallie F. Embree, Mexicans, Los Angeles (WH) 1913 Mrs. W. C. Owen, S. India (F) 1891 Rev. 0. H. Sisson, Burma (F) 1917 Mrs. G. H. Waters, S. China (F) 1890 Stephen Gazsi, Hungarians (H) Ruth Taylor, Evangelist, Maine (SC) 1915 Mrs. R. H. Ewing, Assam (F) 1921 Elizabeth B. Jacobus, Teacher (H) Acts 17:22-34 —A gospel meeting in the open city Pray lor Indian Christian leaders, that they may be of great influence in the new India which is coming into being Rev. W. M. Young, Burma (F) 1892 Faith H. Longfellow, Chinese School, San Francisco (WH) 1914 Fleda B. Hall, Teacher (H) Ex. 3:1-8 —Revelation of God through burning bush Pray for our workers in Latin America, that their health may not fail them and that their work may abide amid the changes which are inevitable Rev. P. A. McDiarmid, Belgian Congo (F) 1906 T. D. King (H) Rev. C. L. Page, Dir. Boston Bapt. Bethel City Miss. Soc. (C) 1922 Ex. 19:17-25 —The mountains proclaim God Pray that Miss Florence A. Webster and Miss Edith L. Dulin, new missionaries to East and South China, may have patience and and ability to learn the language Rev. A. S. Adams, S. China (F) 1903 Edna M. Stever, Assam (WF) 1919 Grace I. Hill, Bengal-Orissa (WF) 1921 Finette Jewett, Hartshorn Memorial College ( WH) 1897 Florence E. Ridge, Nurse, Puebla, Mexico (WH) 1917 Mrs. D. L. Phelps, W. China (F) 1921 Mrs. W. S. Lincoln, Missionary-at-large, Wisconsin (SC) 1920 63 August Matt. 26:36-46— The prayer in the garden Pray for the Americanization work con¬ ducted by the Idaho State Convention at Pocatello Mrs. J. V. Latimer, E. China (F) 1904 Mrs. M. C. Parish, Burma (F) 1907 Mrs. C. H. Maxson, Bishop College (H) Forrest Witcraft, University Pastor, Univ. of Kans. (E) Luke 24:13-26 —A Sunday afternoon walk Pray for the president, officers and board of the Woman’s American Baptist Home Mis¬ sion Society Mrs. H. R. S. Benjamin, E. China (F) 1919 Rev. J. C. Richardson, Burma (F) 1903 Lillian D. Corbett, Negroes, Pittsburgh (WH) 1915 Garrie Ward Moore, Teacher (H) John 6:5-14 —Food for the hungry Pray for all fresh air homes that they may lead to purer lives of all their guests Dr. Martha J. Gifford, Burma (WF) 1917 Gladys E. Doe, Bengal-Orissa (WF) 1919 Rev. G. C. Cress, Supt. of Missions, Montana (SC) 1913 Mrs. A. F. Ufford, E. China (F) 1905 Ester S. Palacios, Caguas, Porto Rico (WH) 1906 Ruth Mather, E. China (WF) 1920 Martha Julia Safford, Teacher (H) John 9:1-12 —Wayside healing Pray for work among the students in Madras Rev. C. L. Bromley, E. China (F) 1911 Mrs. D. C. Holtom, Japan (F) 1910 Mrs. H. C. Long, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1916 Elsie J. Randall, Teacher, Managua, Nicaragua (WH) 1922 John 17:1-26 — Jesus’ prayer for the world Pray for the teachers in our numerous Chinese schools that they may be able to enlist spiritual young men and women for service in the home land Rev. G. A. Learn, Indians, Kodiak, Alaska (H) May A. Nichols, Assam (WF) 1918 Rev. T. E. Mack, District Missionary, Montana (SC) Cora A. Estabrook, Field Sec., Buffalo (C) 1912 64 1 August John 20:1-10 — The dreary walk to the tomb Pray that God’s special blessing may rest upon missionaries and Chinese at Kinhwa as the latter assume more responsibility in the schools, hospital and church Mary E. Ogg, S. China (F) 1919 Paul Kubik, Czechoslovaks (H) Acts 8:27-39 —Joy in the desert Pray for the Bible workers on foreign and home fields Rev. David Gilmore, Burma (F) 1890 Rev. M. R. Hartley, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1917 Rev. H. S. Philpott, Burma (F) 1917 Rev. E. T. Thompson, Japan (F) 1918 Ethel E. Nichols, Assam (WF) 1920 Acts 9:1-8 —Heavenly visions by the way Pray for the Chinese Baptist work in San Francisco that it may put its stamp of Christianity upon the young Chinese who come here for education Mrs. J. C. Jensen, W. China (F) 1910 Dr. W. R. Morse, W. China (F) 1909 Dr. M. D. Eubank, E. China (F) 1899 Mrs. Blanche T. Redfern, Teacher (H) Acts 21:5-6 —A ■prayer-meeting on the beach Pray for the work of the Hungarian Woman’s Home, New York City Hattie M. Price, Burma (WF) 1916 Eva L. McCoy, Dietz Memorial, Brooklyn, (WH) 1912 Mrs. J. A. Foote, Japan (F) 1911 Rev. F. G. Davies, Dir. of Promotion, S. California (SC) 1920 ' Charles M. Bond, University Pastor, Ohio University (E) 1921 65 ANN HASSELTINE JUDSON Pioneer Missionary to Burma September FACING THE CHURCH’S TASK * September l 1 Chron. 29:5 —Volunteers wanted Pray that a larger number of Sunday schools than ever before may use the helps offered for the home mission period Mrs. H. E. Dudley, Burma (F) 1902 Rev. Walter K. Allen, Assam (F) 1920 Rev. A. S. Woodburne, S. India (F) 1920 F. A. Perron, French (H) W. S. Turner, Shaw University (H) Margaret C. Wolcott, S. India (WF) 1920 Mrs. J. R. Wilson, Japan (F) 1921 Rev. H. A. Heath, Gen. Sec. Massachusetts (SC) 1922 Mrs. E. M. Finn, Vacation Schools and Weekday Rel. Ed. (P) Rev. H. F. Stilwell, Supt. Dept, of Evangelism (H) 1916 Ex. 29:37- —Consecration requires time Pray that pastors may have strength wisdom for their difficult tasks and Isabella Wilson, Assam (WF) 1895 Dr. H. C. Gibbens, Burma (F) 1903 Rev. O. S. Jacobson, Pastor-at large, N. Dakota (SC) 1920 Mrs. Clara D. Pinkham, Pres. Baptist Missionary Train¬ ing School (WH) T. J. Downs, Teacher (H) ^ 1 Sam. 7:3- —Serve only the Lord Pray for the nurses in the hospital at Puebla, Mexico D. H. Kulp, II, E. China (F) 1913 Rev. R. E. Farrier, Director of Promotion, New York (SC) 1920 Rev. Gilbert N. Brink, General Secretary (P) Josh. 29:15 —Decision for good or evil Pray for the work at Jamshedpur, the great industrial center of Bengal-Orissa Mrs. John McGuire, Burma (F) 1889 Jennie Bewsey, Nurse, Brooks House, E. Hammond, Ind. (WH) 1919 Mal. 3:17 —Reward of service Pray for our Department of Social Education that it may speak wise words in the defense of our homes and our Sabbath and for industrial peace and for the aboli¬ tion of the liquor trade. Esther E. Hokanson, E. China (WF) 1917 Alta O. Ragon, Burma (WF) 1901 Mrs. A. C. Phelps, Burma (F) 1898 67 September Rev. A. H. Page, S. China (F) 1905 Alice Snape, Chinese, Seattle (WH) 1919 John Kweetin, Lettish (H) Rev. Magnus Berglund, Gen. Missionary to Swedes, S. California (SC) 1920 Maude L. Howard, Teacher (H) ^ Eph. 6:5 —Obedience must be given to Christ Pray that the Chinese efforts at Dinghai to develop and finance their own schools may prosper and a strong Christian work be developed Mrs. G. A. Huntley, E. China (F) 1897 Rev. A. E. Seagrave, Burma (F) 1888 Rev. J. B. Speed, Gen. Missionary and Dir. of Promotion, Nevada (SC) 1919 Armitta A. Nelson, Teacher (H) Rev. M. L. Williams, Dir. of Rel. Ed., Michigan (SC) 1922 Col 3:22 —Eye service not acceptable Pray for our International Baptist Seminary at East Orange, N. J., which trains mis¬ sionaries for racial groups in America and Europe Mrs. R. T. Capen, S. China (F) 1906 Mrs. David Downie, S. India (F) 1873 C. E. Van Horn, Burma (F) 1913 A. Altobello, Italians (H) Florence N. Crane, Belgian Congo (WF) 1921 Col. 3:17 —All for Jesus Pray that teachers in our public schools may be guided in the formation of the character as well as in the training of the minds of their pupils Rev. N. J. Hilton, District Superintendent, Illinois (SC) 1922 Rev. 22:3, 4 —Joyful service Pray for the conversion of the seniors and youth in all our schools that they may not break awayfrom the influence of theschool and church Lettie G. Archer, W. China (WF) 1920 68 * September Rev. 22:14 —Obedience gives eternal life Pray for the new day school in Mexico City Mrs. J. E. Geil, Belgian Congo (F) 1908 Mrs. J. C. King, Belgian Congo (F) 1913 Rev. C. B. Tenny, Japan (F) 1900 Rev. W. F. Thomas, Burma (F) 1880 Lillie R. Corwin, Indians, Stewart, Nev. (WH) 1909 Howard R. Chapman, University Pastor, Univ. of Mich. (E) 1919 John 5:30 —Powerlessness of self Pray for the colleges in the South which largely are supported by Negroes them¬ selves Mrs. Ida Warnock, Managua, Nicaragua (WH) 1919 M. S. Lesik, Polish (H) Vida Post, Japan (WF) 1920 John 5:17 —True service means work Pray for Baptist work in college and normal towns in E. Washington and N. Idaho, that they may provide a Christian atmos¬ phere for the students: Walla Walla, Lew¬ iston, Moscow, Pullman, Cheney, Ellens- burg Mrs. R. A. Thomson, Japan (F) 1889 Sigrid Johnson, S. India (WF) 1916 Rev. I. D. Alvord, Evangelist, Minnesota (SC) 1920 John 9:23 —Service is denial of self Pray for unreached fields in Nevada Frieda Peter, Burma (WF) 1920 Rev. Stephen D. Pyle (H) A. Devos, French (H) John 9:48 —Childlike faith for Christian Pray for a new building for the school, Mon¬ terey, Mexico Mrs. H. W. Kirby, Assam (F) 1906 Marjorie Fleming, S. China (WF) 1920 A. Verna Blakely, Assam (WF) 1920 69 September Luke 10:30-35 —Helpful love toward all Pray for Mr. C. N. Mohapatra of Santipore, Bengal-Orissa, the first Native Christian to be placed in charge of a Baptist mission station Mrs. M. L. Streeter, Burma (F) 1909 Rev. W. A. Davison, State Secretary, Vermont (SC) 1900 Emma E. Anderson, Gen. Missionary, N. Dakota (WH) 1897 Alice M. Emerson, Shaw University (H) Luke 11:34 —Evil and good do not mix Pray for the Young People’s Department of the Publication Society, that it may be¬ come a mighty power in all the activities of the church life E. Grace Bullard, S. India (WF) 1911 Louise Campbell, S. China (WF) 1911 Dr. Emilie Bretthauer, W. China (WF) 1905 Rev. W. B. Charles, Philippines (F) 1919 R. DeH. Fisher, University Pastor, New Hampshire State College (E) 1919 Rev. George MacDougall (H) Mrs. Gordon S. Jury, Burma (F) 1919 Luke 10:42 —One needful thing for Chris¬ tian Pray that Pauline Senn at Hopo, S. China, in charge of the girls’ school and work for women, may have health and strength to carry the responsibility Rev. G. H. Brock, S. India (F) 1891 Mrs. L. C. Hylbert, E. China (F) 1908 Luella Adams, Italians, Rankin, Pa. (WH) 1916 Emma H. Simonson, S. China (WF) 1918 Rev. D. O. Hopkins, District Superintendent, Illinois (SC) 1920 A. F. Waechter (H) R. L. Bradby, Negroes (H) Rev. D. G. Stevens, Book Editor (P) John 6:1-12 —Jesus the bread of heaven Pray that the teachers in our theological seminaries may have unusual wisdom in training the future ministers of the church Mrs. A. G. Adams, W. China (F) 1913 Mrs. E. N. Harris, Burma (F) 1907 Inez C. Hudson, Jackson College (H) C. H. Wardlaw, Morehouse College (H) 70 September Mrs. J. W. Decker, E. China (F) 1920 J. Rzepecki, Polish (H) Claiborne F. Taylor, Teacher (H) Florence Norton, Teacher (H) Ella B. Weaver, Special Worker (P) Harvey E. Cressman, Business Manager (P) John 11:23-27 —There is no death Pray that churches may cooperate with the Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board in the preparation of a retiring pension for the pastor L. A. Lovegren, W. China (F) 1917 Mrs. L. A. Lovegren, W. China (F) 1917 Helen Wainwright, Mexicans, Phoenix, Ariz. (WH) 1921 John 14:1-31 —Guide posts to heaven Pray for the work at Rankin, Pennsylvania, that it may not suffer during the erection of the new building Mrs. C. L. Bromley, E. China (F) 1911 R. H. Fisher, Japan (F) 1914 Edith Brill, Spelman Seminary (WH) 1910 Mrs. Rosa K. Jones, Hartshorn Memorial Coll. (WH) 1888 Rev. G. R. Anderson, Swedish, Minnesota (SC) 1908 Mrs. C. S. Gibbs, E. China (F) 1921 •J. R. S. Leite, Portuguese (H) Acts 9:36-41 —Great deeds follow great faith Pray for Indian evangelistic committee of Bengal-Orissa Rev. J. T. Latta, Burma (F) 1905 M. Carceller, Mexicans (H) Ina Shaw, Supervisor Western Territory (WH) Henry W. Davis, University Pastor, Univ. of California (E)1920 W. S. Dunn, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1921 Acts 9:1-20 —A great sinner can become a great saint Pray that all the efforts of the Chinese toward taking a greater share in Chris¬ tianizing China may be safely and sym¬ pathetically guided by the missionaries Mrs. D. H. Kulp, II, E. China (F) 1913 Rev. W. J. Longley, S. India (F) 1908 Dr. C. R. Manley, S. India (F) 1916 R. A. Wakefield, Virginia Union University (H) Hazel R. Malliet, Philippines (WF) 1920 Lucy K. Russell, Japan (WF) 1921 Rev. J. Y. Irwin, Chmn. Miss. Bd. of Promotion, Dela¬ ware (SC) 1917 71 September James 1:27 —A Christian without blemish Pray that the young women in the World Wide Guild may have a winter of deep in¬ terest in their study of the World Wide Kingdom F. Jane Lawrence, E. China (WF) 1918 Mrs. L. Eller, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1920 Rosa Stubbs, Teacher (H) 1 Pet. 5:6,7 —God carries all responsi¬ bility Pray for the re-enactment of laws for the safeguarding of child life, that we may not lose so many from our schools to the shops and street jobs Rev. F. J. White, E. China (F) 1900 Mrs. W. E. Witter, Assam (F) 1912 Esther M. McCullough, Japanese, Seattle (WH) 1917 Fannie Northcott, S. China (WF) 1913 F. G. Christenson, S. India (F) 1920 Mrs. M. R. Howard, Morehouse College (H) Rev. C. A. Boyd, Dir. of Rel. Ed., Wisconsin (SC) 1919 Rev. G. C. Mitchell, Dist. Supt., Indiana (SC) 1919 Annie R. Berry, Teacher (H) 1 John 5:5 —A conquering Christ Pray for the Christian Center at Strong Place, Brooklyn, N. Y., that many Italian boys and girls may be reached Katherine Patrick, Slavs, Minneapolis (WH) 1917 Mrs. W. J. Longley, S. India (F) 1908 Frances P. Greenough, Sec. Dept, of Student Work (E) 1920 Rev. 3:15, 16 — Eager, whole-hearted ser¬ vice Pray that mission study classes may do a real service to the cause Ruby L. Anderson, Japan (WF) 1917 Mrs. E. S. Hildreth, S. China (F) 1913 Mrs. F. C. Marquiss, S. India (F) 1919 Isak Roy, Swedish(H) Rev. W. A. Shanks, Director of Rel. Ed., Idaho (SC) 72 September Rev. 3:8 —Boundless opportunities of Christians Pray for the pastors of churches that they may catch the vision of the world need Rev. A. B. Coats, Gen. Sec., Connecticut (SC) 1908 Mrs. H. R. Murphy, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1900 Grace L. Pennington, Burma (WF) 1911 Mrs. Olive Lord, Hungarians, Buffalo (WH) 1915 B. D. Weeks, President Bacone College (H) Isabel Waidman, Teacher, Santiago, Cuba (WH) 1915 Mrs. Athelstine J. Parrish, Teacher (H) Joel F. Wood, Dist. Missionary, Idaho (SC) 1919 Rev. 6:2 —We have a conquering Christ Pray for a wide circulation and use of the Book of Remembrance and of the Cycle of Prayer Rev. F. J. Bradshaw, W. China (F) 1893 Rev. Wm. Ashmore, S. China (F) 1879 Mrs. W. 0. Valentine, Philippines (F) 1904 Frances Broome, Italians, Buffalo (WH) 1919 Rev. Robert Gray, Chapel Car Missionary (H) (P) 1920 Rev. W. H. Leyburn, Missionary Evangelist, Kansas (SC) 1919 Rev. 21:22-27 —A perfect city for the re¬ deemed Pray for the boards of the state conventions and their secretaries and assistants Rev. W. G. Evans, Burma (F) 1921 Rev. J. J. Runyan, Exec. Sec. Minneapolis Union (C) 1921 Rev. Michael Jaeger, Colporter-Missionary, Massachu¬ setts (H) (P) 1919 C. O. Smith, Negroes (H) (birthday unknown) Rev. 22:4 —The mark of God on his own Pray for the Crow Indian Baptist Mission, Montana Ruth E. Smith, Japan (WF) 1918 Thomasine Allen, Japan (WF) 1915 Olive M. Sarber, S. India (WF) 1917 Rev. J. Winfield Scott, Indians (H) (birthday unknown) Rev. E. C. Kunkle, Dir. of Promotion, New York City (C) 1922 Ina E. Burton, Organization Secretary (WH) 73 JEREMIAH PHILLIPS Pioneer Missionary to Bengal-Orissa October STEWARDSHIP Si¬ lt October 1 1 Chron. 9:6-9— Free will offering Pray for the visiting nurse and clinic at Dietz Memorial, Brooklyn, N. Y. Ida Knudson, Scandinavians, Brooklyn (WH) 1912 Mrs. A. E. Seagrave, Burma (F) 1888 Rev. F. W. Stait, S. India (F) 1897 Mrs. F. W. Stait, M.D., S. India (F) 1897 (birthday un¬ known) Nona G. Finney, Burma (WF) 1917 Mildred A. Mosier, Burma (WF) 1915 Rev. Carl Bassett, Evangelist (H) Jose Angel Garcia, Colporter, El Salvador (P) 1919 Micah 4:13— Consecration of resources Pray that many new mission study classes may be formed this year Angel Garcia, Bible Worker (P) Rev. Pablo J. Villanueva, Colporter-Missionary, Arizona (H) (P) 1920 Mrs. Edwin Bullard, S. India (F) 1882 (birthday un¬ known) 3 Gen. 28:22 —Always Goffs share Pray that the churches may be unusually successful in the organization and con¬ duct of their mission study classes this fall and winter H. F. Stuart, Philippines (F) 1919 Rev. W. D. Sutton, Burma (F) 1919 Dr. R. C. Thomas, Philippines (F) 1904 Mrs. N. E. Woodbury, Burma (F) 1917 Stella T. Ragon, Burma (WF) 1898 Harriet D. Church, Storer College (WH) 1919 Mrs. A. V. Wakeman, Belgian Congo (F) 1921 Mrs. Ernest Hoisted, S. India (F) 1922 Dr. Ernest Hoisted, S. India (F) 1922 (birthday un¬ known) Deut. 15:11— Freely give Pray that a stewardship canvass may be made in every church this month Rev. H. S. Mabie (H) R. T. Pollard, President Selma University (H) 75 (October Prov. 23:26 — Let us give the greatest gift Pray that all Christians may realize the sacredness of their stewardship Mrs. C. R. Manley, S. India (F) 1916 Mrs. H. F. Stuart, Philippines (F) 1919 Matt. 19:21 —Sharing with others Pray for the Christian Americanization sec¬ retaries that they may enlist many to be “neighbors” to our newer Americans Laura Thompson, Puerta de Tierra, P. R. (WH) 1919 Mrs. E. T. Thompson, Japan (F) 1918 Mrs. Thorlief Wathne, S. India (F) 1912 Dr. P. H. J. Lerrigo, Home Secretary (F) 1902 Dr. H. W. Wall, Mexico (H) Mrs. Sarah L. Eichelberger, Teacher (H) Luke 6:38 —Dividing so as to multiply Pray for all Christians of wealth that they may realize the obligation of stewardship Rev. A. S. Kelley, Exec. Sec., W. Virginia (SC) 1922 Rev. J. F. Watson, Exec. Sec., W. Washington (SC) 1911 Mrs. J. R. Bailey, Assam (F) 1910 Mrs. C. H. Ross, Japan (F) 1910 Rev. E. J. Kuemmet, Colporter-Missionary, Oregon (H) (P) 1913 Vito Cordo, Italians (H) Mrs. S. V. Hollingworth, Burma (F) 1920 Mary L. Noble, Sec. Children’s World Crusade (E) 1917 John 10:28 —Eternal life a free gift Pray that the foreigners who come to Amer¬ ica may feel the reality of Christianity Mrs. G. R. Kampfer, Assam (F) 1909 Ethel L. Lacey, E. China (F) 1920 Anna R. Clark, E. China (WF) 1920 Margaret P. Stevens, Burma (WF) 1921 Georgia M. Newbury, Japan (WF) 1921 John 14:27 —God gives not worldly gifts Pray for Kangpokpi and our work in Manipur State Mrs. Carrie B. McQueen, Negroes, Birmingham, Ala. (WH) 1913 Mrs. J. L. Bjelke, S. China (F) 1919 L. E. Martin, S. India (F) 1890 Rev. G. E. Whitman, S. China (F) 1892 Ed. Revel, French (H) George G. Whipple, Teacher (H) 76 (October Acts 20:35 — Remember Christ’s word Pray for our Americanization plans on the Christian basis with Christian ideals Dr. Chas. F. MacKenzie, E. China (F) 1906 Rev. F. W. Steadman, Japan (F) 1901 Rev. W. R. Taylor, W. China (F) 1912 A. Perrotta, Italians (H) Mrs. Amandg. Ficken, Katherine House, Indiana Harbor, Ind. (WH) 1922 F. Cali, Italians (H) 2 Sam. 24:24 —No effort, no joy Pray that the plans for training Christian teachers for the schools of West China may be successful Mrs. E. S. Burket, S. China (F) 1916 F. Alice Thayer, Burma (WF) 1916 To Lee, Chinese (H) Rev. B. T. Leonard, Dir. Rel. Ed., Detroit (C) 1922 James F. Jones, Teacher (H) 2 Cor. 9:7 — Whole-hearted giving Pray for the colporter-missionaries in re¬ mote districts Dr. S. W. Rivenburg, Assam (F) 1883 F. B. Mathews, University Pastor, Univ. of Wash. (E) 1919 Arthur Stumpf, Hungarians (H) James E. Doty (H) Rev. Lewis H. Randle, W. China (F) 1919 Rev. L. L. Mann, Pastor-at-Large, S. Dakota (SC) 1918 Mal. 3:10 —Heavenly blessing 'promised Pray for a large increase in the number of Baptist church members practising pro¬ portionate giving Dr. C. H. Barlow, E. China (F) 1907 Dora Zimmerman, E. China (WF) 1907 Kate W. Failing, S. India (WF) 1918 N. F. Roberts, Shaw University (H) Rev. R. D. Brittain, (H) A. Czaplik, Polish (H) 77 October Acts 3:1-11 —Other gifts than money Pray for the president and faculty of our Baptist Missionary Training School, Chi¬ cago Helen W. Munroe, Japan (WF) 1916 R. Mingioli, Italians (H) Rev. W. F. Sturtevant, Asst. Supt., Vermont (SC) 1919 C. E. Smith, Belgian Congo (F) 1921 Acts 2:44-47 —Common joy, common purse Pray that political uprisings in mission lands may not hinder the progress of Chris¬ tianity Margaret Suman, Philippines (WF) 1900 Margaret Renshaw, Teacher, El Cristo, Cuba (WH) 1913 J. J. Plainfield, Italians (H) E. W. Olson, Colporter-Missionary, Kansas (H) (P) 1905 Rom. 12:8 —Generosity without display Pray for student work at Gauhati and its in¬ fluence on .the future leaders of this great country Carrie E. Putnam, Burma (WF) 1886 Rev. B. P. Cross, Burma (F) 1872 Rev. L. C. Hylbert, E. China (F) 1908 Ella R. Snellings, Teacher (H) Rev. R. M. West, University Pastor, Bucknell University (E) 1921 2 Cor. 8:12 —A willing heart needed Pray for the volunteer workers among the children who work without salary, that others may follow their example Frances Therolf, W. China (WF) 1918 Dr. Lena A. Benjamin, S. India (WF) 1902 Anna E. Long, Assam (WF) 1900 Mrs. E. H. Cressy, E. China (F) 1909 Theodore Fieldbrave, Hindus (H) Ora V. Reese (WH) 1921 R. J. Journey, Burma (F) 1920 Julia F. Whitehead, Teacher (H) Stephen Orosz, Teacher (H) 78 October Jas. 2 :l-6 —Outward show not to he counted Pray that through our hospitals in China many a lesson of the love and mercy of Jesus Christ may be learned by the Chinese Mrs. F. J. Bradshaw, M.D., W. China (F) 1903 Rev. W. R. Hutton, Assam (F) 1918 Rev. Paul Ayon, Mexicans (H) Rom. 8:31-39 — Riches of grace given Pray for our pastors in Utah, Idaho and other states where Mormonism is strongly en¬ trenched Rev. C. H. Heptonstall, Burma (F) 1893 Rev. W. E. Houghton, Colporter-Missionary, Indiana (H) (P) 1903 Rev. W. S. Brown (H) D. Trustza, Rumanians (H) Josh. 1:5-9 God gives his protecting pres¬ ence Pray that the student volunteer bands may be efficient in developing the missionary spirit among their fellow students Mrs. V. W. Dyer, Burma (F) 1919 Edith E. Crisenberry, Assam (WF) 1912 Irene M. Chambers, W. China (WF) 1911 Mildred Garstang, Russians, Los Angeles (WH) 1917 Wilfred Noble (H) Rev. D. L. Phelps, W. China (F) 1920 Mrs. E. B. Davis, S. India (F) 1921 Rosa C. Latimer, Teacher (H) 1 Kings 3:1-10 —A great gift asked and given Pray for funds for building ten churches and ten parsonages in Montana Mrs. Henry Topping, Japan (F) 1895 Rev. C. H. Burrill, Director of Rel. Ed., Montana (SC) Dorcas Whitaker, S. India (WF) 1898 1 Kings 8:12-21 —A gift to God Pray that many young women may be will¬ ing to take necessary training for mission¬ ary service Mrs. Nellie L. Bishop, Negroes, Chattanooga (WH) 1899 Mrs. R. B. Kennard, E. China (F) 1919 M. Majorcsak, Hungarians (H) H. S. Rainwater (H) 79 (October Luke 18:9-14 — Law or love? Pray for the legal suppression of the cigar¬ ette traffic among children and youth Mrs. Truman Johnson, Burma (F) 1886 Frieda Dressel, General Missionary, Utah (WH) 1897 Mary Strange, Indians, Auberry, Calif. (WH) 1919 Grace Bowes, Hartshorn Memorial College (WH) 1914 Rev. G. G. Loughlin, Supt. Denver Union (SC) V. Panizzoli, Italians (H) Lev. 17:30-32 —All possessions belong to God Pray that the students from non-Christian lands in our schools and colleges may be surrounded by influences that will help them to see the best in American life and to appreciate the real spirit and character of Christianity Rev. S. E. Baldwin, Burma (F) 1916 Mrs. F. W. Steadman, Japan (F) 1901 Rev. R. L. Martinez, Mexicans, N. California (SC) Ps. 116:13— Receivers of God's bounty Pray that God may raise up many strong young ministers of the gospel Rev. P. T. Chapman, El Salvador (H) Florence M. Rorer, S. India (WF) 1910 Isa. 55:1-5 — Foolish spending Pray for the Missionary Supervisors of the Woman’s American Baptist Home Mission Society Mrs. J. F. Gressit, Japan (F) 1907 Rev. L. E. Rowland, S. India (F) 1917 Mrs. J. L. Lewis, Burma (F) 1916 Alice R. Eaton, Bishop College (H) Sadie Robbins, S. India (WF) 1921 Rev. M. A. Wesgaard, Evangelist (H) Carrie M. Mather, Philippines (WF) 1921 D. Nesdoly, Russians (H) Mary M. Howell, Teacher (H) Isa. 63:7— Gift of praise Pray that the Children’s World Crusade may win many battles in the world conquest Sarah A. Blocker, Florida Normal and Industrial Inst. (WH) 1892 Mrs. Henry W. Decker, E. China (F) 1920 Clara E. Barrows, Burma (WF) 1922 80 (October John 3:16 — God’s most precious gift Pray for new rural community work at La- porte and Littlefork, Minn. Ethel M. Ross, S. India (WF) 1918 Rev. J. A. Howard, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1912 Hazel Ilsley, Judson Neighborhood House, New York City (WH) 1918 M. S. Bryant, University Pastor, Univ. of Illinois (E) 1912 Rev. C. R. Shepard, Chinese (H) Gertrude R. Anderson, Burma (WF) 1920 Rev. F. C. B. Silva, Portuguese (H) Millard E. Butler, Teacher (H) George Irwin, Teacher (H) Anna Edith Meyers, Missionary Editor (P) John 4:14 —Unexpected gift Pray for the Jorhat Christian Schools of Assam Hildegarde Fornof, Kindergartner, Olivet Church, Chicago (WH) 1917 Edna M. Mertz, Mexicans, Pueblo, Colo. (WH) 1920 Carrie A. Hunt, Mather School (WH) 1910 Rev. C. J. Hill, Colporter-Missionary, N. Dakota (SC) 1903 E. E. Sowards, Burma (F) 1921 W. B. Lipphard, Associate Secretary (F) 1913 John 6:51 —-Living bread Pray for the youth of our Sunday schools who united with the churches during the spring campaign and at Easter season, that they may be shown how to follow Christ all the way Dr. C. E. Bousfield, S. China (F) 1899 Mrs. Joseph Clark, Belgian Congo (F) 1884 Mrs. J. T. Proctor, E. China (F) 1897 Amy A. Acock, Japan (WF) 1905 Rev. H. B. Sloat, Director of Promotion, Connecticut (SC) 1920 John 10:17 —Life given for friends Pray that Miss Winifred M. Acock and Miss Ann M. Kludt, new missionaries to Japan, may come to understand the problems of that progressive country and help to solve them in the way of Christ Clara B. Tingley, Burma (WF) 1904 Mrs. Victor H. Sword, Assam (F) 1920 Rev. J. H. VanLeu, Gen. Miss., Negroes, Kansas (SC) 1897 Rev. T. J. Davis, Indians (H) 81 tm: W. T. GREEN First Baptist Missionary to Mexico iSobember EVANGELISM » «» * Jlobembev Luke 18:35-43 —Sight and a Savior Pray that our Student Secretaries, Dr. Fos¬ ter, Dr. Baker and Miss Greenough, may be divinely led in the presentation of the truth and in their personal interviews with the students in the colleges and uni¬ versities Rev. J. C. Jensen, W. China (F) 1910 Anna Gustafson, Scandinavians, Kansas City (WH) 1897 Catherine Clark, Benedict College (WH) 1917 Charles E. Harry, Bishop College (H) Rev. 0. R. McKay, Dir. Rel. Ed., Indians (SC) 1921 Louis Adamus, Teacher (H) Luke 18:18-24 —Riches or life? Pray for the work at Lake Harriet Church, Minneapolis, a new important center Harriet H. Brittingham, E. China (WF) 1916 Mrs. E. H. Giedt, S. China (F) 1919 Rev. Carey B. Tooms, Mexicans, Arizona (H) Mark 12:28-34 —The way to heaven Pray for an adequate building for the South Chicago Christian Center Mrs. John Dussman, S. India (F) 1897 Edith F. Wilcox, Japan (WF) 1904 Ezra Duncan, Supt. Omaha (Neb.) Bapt. Union (SC) 1920 Rev. S. G. Neil, Bible and Field Secretary (P) 1900 Carrie M. Phillips, Teacher (H) Georgia F. Patterson, Teacher (H) Charles W. Thomas, Univ. Pastor, Univ. of Colo. (E) 1921 John 10:25-29 —The true shepherd Pray for conservation of results of the great evangelistic ingathering in Belgian Congo last year Rev. Frank Kurtz, S. India (F) 1892 Mrs. Johann Penner, S. India (F) 1913 Deut. 6:12-15 —From slavery to service Pray that some one may write new temper¬ ance tracts for distribution in our own lan¬ guage and others, that we may keep the rank and file of our workers supplied Ellen J. Peterson, E. China (WF) 1913 Rev. E. N. Armstrong, Burma (F) 1912 J. S. Fazekas, Hungarians (H) 83 J^obember Mrs. L. E. Troyer, Asst. Gen. Missionary to Spanish¬ speaking People, S. California (SC) 1902 Rev. A. B. Strickland, Supt. of Evangelism, Pennsyl¬ vania (SC) 1920 Matt. 9:10-13 —Repentance for sinners Pray that our Christian schools in Japan may be strengthened and their influence increased in the churches and the homes Harriet P. Cooper, Cosmopolitan Groups, Detroit (WH) 1919 Rev. H. Q. Morton, Corresponding Secretary, Arizona (SC) Rev. L. C. Barnes, Sec. English-speaking Missions and Indian Work (H) 1908 ^ Matt. 9:27-31 —Darkness gives place to light Pray for the evangelical Christian families in Latin America who have lost social pres¬ tige because of their loyalty to the truth Rev. B. J. Rockwood, S. India (F) 1910 Rev. Benjamin Otto, Supt. Exec. Council, Chicago (C) 1920 Otillie Pechous, Kindergartner, Bethel Neighborhood Center, Kansas City, Kans. (WH) 1918 Mrs. George G. Whipple, Teacher (H) 8 Matt. 8:21, 22 —Unconditional service re¬ quired Pray that there may be a keen and warm¬ hearted interest among our American students in the struggles of the students of other parts of the world, especially in the war depleted countries, to secure an education N. H. Carman, S. China (F) 1914 Mrs. Frances P. Campbell, Italians, Boston (WH) 1920 Gertrude E. Teele, Burma (WF) 1921 Rev. M. L. Thomas, Director of Rel. Ed., N. California (SC) 1912 Rev. Michael Fabian, Hungarians (H) Rev. A. E. Peterson, Director of Promotion, Illinois (SC) 1919 9 Matt. 14:35, 36 — All conditions of people to be blessed Pray for the students in Mather School, Beaufort, S. C. Mrs. J. T. Latta, Burma (F) 1905 Mrs. W. R. Morse, W. China (F) 1909 84 HobemOer Luke 5: 8-11 —Everything renounced for Christ Pray for the work of our medical mission¬ aries, who last year treated more than 200,000 patients Melissa E. Morrow, S. India (WF) 1906 Rev. A. J. de Souza, Portuguese (H) Rev. W. S. Davis, S. India (F) 1892 L. C. Whitaker, Burma (F) 1922 Mrs. George B. McKee, Director Day Nursery, Kather¬ ine House, Indiana Harbor, Ind. (WH) 1921 Luke 5:18-26— Perseverance of faith Pray that our adult Bible classes may push their work till they have the entire church enrolled Rev. John McGuire, Burma (F) 1891 Joseph Vanek, Czechoslovaks (H) Elizabeth Obenchain, Kindergartner, Puebla, Mexico (WH) 1922 Luke 5:27, 28 —The call of God Pray that the number of Christian women in the Baptist churches of Japan may in¬ crease and that they may have courage to confess their faith Mrs. Walter Bushell, Burma (F) 1878 Rev. R. E. Cody, District Missionary, Minnesota (SC) 1919 Rev. Benj. Beatty, Pastor-Evangelist, Maine (SC) 1921 Florence A. Webster, E. China (WF) 1922 A. E. Seibert, Auditor (GBP) 1920 Mark 1:19, 20 —Urgency of Christ’s call Pray for the Home Missions Council and the Council of Women for Home Missions (both interdenominational) Rev. H. I. Frost, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1911 Mrs. D. C. Graham, W. China (F) 1911 Rev. S. E. Moon, Belgian Congo (F) 1903 Mrs. Joseph Taylor, W. China (F) 1906 K. G. Hobart, S. China (F) 1922 Mark 6:34 —Needs of people appeal to Jesus Pray that the 45,000 Indians and the 100,000 Mexicans in Arizona may be supplied with missionaries and houses of worship Clara S. Neilson, Cosmopolitan Groups, Los Angeles (WH) 1915 Rev. H. E. Marshall, Evangelist (H) 85 J)tot>emf)er John 3:1-21 — A seeker at night Pray for the Christian Training Department for women at Shaw University Dr. C. D. Leach, E. China (F) 1912 Rev. S. W. Stenger, S. India (F) 1902 John Daviduk, Russians (H) John 12:20-29 —Gentiles seeking Jesus Pray for the new missionaries who are now getting adjusted to their tasks on the for¬ eign field Mrs. C. A. Collett, Bengal-Orissa (F) 1904 Mrs. P. R. Hackett, Burma (F) 1913 Rev. G. H. Waters, S. China (F) 1899 Mrs. Lillian A. Hope, Hartshorn Memorial Coll. (WH) 1902 Mary D. Jesse, Japan (WF) 1911 Gladys A. Dorrie, S. India (WF) 1920 L. W. Hendrickson (H) Acts 10:22-43 — Successful personal work Pray for our Baptist City Sunday School Superintendent Associations, that they may form the habits of improvement and lead and inspire the teachers Rev. L. H. Koehler, Dir. of Rel. Ed., Illinois (SC) 1918 Mrs. C. E. Chaney, Burma (F) 1910 Rev. Henry Erickson, Belgian Congo (F) 1921 Ruth D. French, Japan (WF) 1918 Acts 8:9-13 —The power of preaching Pray that the balance of all the money needed for the new buildings for the women’s union colleges may be secured this year Bertha E. Davis, Burma (WF) 1899 Clarence B. Antisdel, Benedict College (H) V. Shuldes, Czechoslovaks (H) Acts 8:27-40 —A personal worker Pray for the president of Hartshorn Memo¬ rial College, Richmond, Virginia Carolyn Rice, Italians, Norwich, Ct. (WH) 1915 Mrs. F. W. Meyer, Philippines (F) 1919 Mrs. A. I. Nasmith, E. China (F) 1910 Arthur Ventura, Italians (H) 86 J^obember Acts 9:1-18 —A transforming vision of Christ Pray that the women’s union colleges may be successful in training strong Christian leaders, able to bring the women of the Orient to Christ Ella J. Draper, S. India (WF) 1910 Rev. J. D. Collins, Dir. of Rel. Ed., Nebraska (SC) 1912 Rev. E. Tribolet, Burma (F) 1888 E. G. Sellitti, Italians (H) Lum Ming Tak, Chinese (H) Rev. G. W. Lindstrom, Swedish, Massachusetts (SC) Rev. Wm. Fletcher, State Missionary, Maine (SC) 1914 Acts 16:9 —The Macedonian Call Pray for the Missionary Education Move¬ ment (interdenominational) Mrs. G. D. Josif, Burma (F) 1919 Rev. C. H. Sears, Supt. and Exec. Sec. New York City Mission Society (C) 1905 Rev. J. H. Cope, Burma (F) 1908 Rev. L. W. Hattersley, Burma (F) 1911 C. Allegri, Italians (H) Rev. S. R. McCurdy, Burma (F) 1898 Acts 16:25-34 —A jailer becomes a friend Pray that the teachers of mission study classes may gain a clear conception of the truth they are to unfold and may be led of the Spirit in the conduct of their classes Lillah Kirby, Mexicans, Los Angeles (WH) 1912 Rev. W. H. Duff, Burma (F) 1918 Rev. Eric Anderson, Evangelist (H) Mrs. A. V. Marsh, Belgian Congo (F) 1919 F. 0. Alexander, Teacher (H) Clarence McD. Maloney, Teacher (H) John 1:45 —A friend brought to Christ Pray for those in charge of the “Fireside School’’ work, Nashville, Tennessee Lavinia C. Coombs, Bengal-Orissa (WF) 1882 Mrs. C. E. Bousfield, S. China (F) 1893 Dr. H. W. Kirby, Assam (F) 1901 Rev. D. Raff one, Italians (H) K. Nutahara, Japanese (H) Harriet Barrington, S. India (WF) 1921 W. B. Brown, Burma (F) 1921 A. J. R. Schumaker, Dir. Rel. Ed., Pittsburgh, Pa. 1920 Mrs. Hattie R. Watson, Teacher (H) 87 Hobember John 4:6-26 —A life-giving sermon Pray that the Arizona churches—75 per cent mission churches—may evangelize their communities and so become self-support¬ ing Amy B. Coe, Bengal-Orissa (WF) 1909 Lucy C. Palmer, Japan (WF) 1920 F. P. Beal (H) Rev. Rittenhouse Neisser, Gen. Sec. Education Bd., Pennsylvania (SC) 1920 John 4:46-54 —Healing causes belief Pray for the young people in our colleges and seminaries preparing for missionary ser¬ vice Mabel E. Bovell, W. China (WF) 1918 Rev. D. L. McGriff, Negroes (H) Rev. E. M. Stephenson, Librarian (P). John 6:68,69 —The great confession Pray for new visions of religious education work among the foreign-language schools and churches in our land E. Elizabeth Vickland, Assam (WF) 1915 Jessie M. G. Wilkinson, Japan (WF) 1919 Dr. Harold Thomas, E. China (F) 1916 A. T. Trevino, Teacher (H) Rev. A. V. Wakeman, Belgian Congo (F) 1921 C. T. Valdivia, Mexicans (H) Helen E. Ritner, E. China (F) 1920 John 8:1-11— The call of love Pray that all of the Christian work and Bible teaching among the students in Iloilo may lead many to Christ Helen M. Good, Burma (WF) 1908 Rev. E. B. Cross, Asst. Secretary (F) 1921 Rev. P. C. Wright, Associate Secretary (M) 1920 Rev. Gustav Nygren (H) 88 i^obember Isa. 55:1-6 —The great invitation Pray for the students who have associated themselves together on college campuses in the interest of the home fields Mrs. N. H. Carman, M.D., S. China (F) 1913 Rev. Peter Frederickson, Belgian Congo (F) 1880. . Thos. Hill, Belgian Congo (F) 1892 Anna B. Houger, Philippines (F) 1910 F. C. Mabee, E. China (F) 1909 Mrs. Jacob Speicher, S. China (F) 1895 Rev. J. D. Springston, Director of Christian Education, S. California and Arizona (SC) 1919 C. S. Gibbs, E. China (F) 1921 Ps. 121—God’s watch care over believers Thank God for the blessings Christ has brought to us and for the privilege of giv¬ ing the knowledge of Him to others Mrs. A. F. Groesbeck, S. China (F) 1897 Rev. E. B. Roach, Burma (F) 1887 Rev. P. H. Pierson, Mexicans (H) Rev. R. 0. Shannon (H) 1 Sam. 3:1-10 —God calls the children Pray for the work among the Negroes in our great cities Rev. H. W. Munger, Philippines (F) 1904 Nellie E. Lucas, Burma (WF) 1909 Rev. J. F. Watts, University Pastor, Smith College (E) 1919 Mrs. H. E. Hinton, Burma (F) 1920 John Lepard (H) WILLIAM ASHMORE Pioneer Missionary to China December THE MEANING OF CHRIST’S COMING December 1 Deut. 18:15 —Promise of a prophet Pray that in all our Sunday schools children may be taught to sing the best hymns as well as the good songs L. A. Offutt, Simmons University (H) Emilie M. Schultz, W. China (WF) 1921 F. A. Hayward (H) Mary 0. Lake, Ponce, Porto Rico (WH) 1908 Alice Twing, Brooks House, E. Hammond, Ind. (WH) 1922 2 Isa. 32:1-4 —Transforming power of the king¬ dom Pray for the Baptist Hebrew Mission in Buffalo and those in charge Rev. S. D. Bawden, S. India (F) 1904 Rev. John Firth, Assam (F) 1893 Rev. J. D. Chappelle (H) (birthday unknown) A. M. Harris, Treasurer (M) Isa. 42:6 —Christ a light to Gentiles Pray that Christians everywhere may have sympathy and understanding for those of other races Rev. A. E. Bigelow, Philippines (F) 1906 Annie S. Magilton, S. India (WF) 1904 Rev. J. J. Griffin, Field Worker, Kansas (SC) 1916 Rev. J. W. Wynn, Pastor-at-Large, S. Dakota (SC) 1918 (birthday unknown) Mal. 3:1-4— Christ a purifier Pray for the Board of Managers of the For¬ eign Mission Society that it may be divinely guided in administering the great foreign mission enterprise Rev. M. C. Parish, Burma (F) 1907 Mrs. H. W. Mix, Burma (WF) 1879 Rev. E. B. Richmond, Executive Secretary, New York (SC) 1913 Rev. E. H. Rasmussen, Asst. Exec. Sec. Minnesota (SC) 1907 N. Dulitz, Hungarians (H) Millie M. Marvin, Assam (WF) 1920 Rev. W. F. Ripley, Dir. of Rel. Ed., Colorado (SC) Rev. John S. Stump, Asst. Secretary (H) 1901 91 ©ecember 5 Gen. 12:3— Blessing for all Pray that the new international Sunday School Council of Religious Education may prove a great blessing to all schools of every denomination Rev. S. A. D. Boggs, Assam (F) 1891 Rev. W. A. Stanton, S. India (F) 1892 Rev. T. V. Witter, S. India (F) 1912 Rev. D. A. Scott, Relig. Education, Negroes, Texas (P) ^ Isa. 11:1-5 —Christ establishes a new kingdom Pray that all Christians in the little churches in the Philippines may grow in knowledge of Christ and feel responsibility to extend His Kingdom Mrs. C. H. Lavers, E. China (F) 1921 Rev. W. A. Daniel (H) (birthday unknown) Rev. J. R. Lindbloom, Pastor-at-Large, S. Dakota (SC) 1921 (birthday unknown) ^ Jer. 23:6— Christ our righteousness Pray that indifferent churches may awake to a sense of their great opportunities F. D. Phinney, Burma (F) 1881 Eva Fewel, Indians, Fallon, Nev. (WH) 1911 Violet Wright, Cosmopolitan Groups, New York City (WH) 1920 Rev. Antonio Mangano, Dean Italian Div., Internat’l Theol. Sem. (H) Stephen Bertalan, Hungarians (H) 8 Micah 5:1-4— Christ and his conquest Pray that all earnest students who are bur¬ dened with doubts and perplexities may find the light and the truth that will bring great satisfaction Rev. T. E. Holland (H) (birthday unknown) Rev. Wm. Jackson (H) (birthday unknown) Mrs. T. G. Brownson, Benedict College (H) C j Ps. 72:8 —A boundless dominion Pray for Rev. H. Y. Shibata and work for Japanese under his direction in Sacra¬ mento, Calif. Rev. W. E. Witter, Assam (F) 1883 Etta B. Stewart, Murrow Indian Orphanage (WH) 1917 Myrtie Huckelberry, Dir. Children’s Work, Indiana (SC) 1912 Rev. L. R. Johnson (H) (birthday unknown) 92 December Isa. 60:3 —Drawing power of God's bright¬ ness Pray for the president and teachers in Spel- man Seminary H. R. S. Benjamin, E. China (F) 1919 Rev. E. H. Clayton, E. China (F) 1911 Agnes S. Meline, Japan (WF) 1919 Martha J. Ames, Chinese, San Francisco (WH) 1889 Lloyd O. Lewis, Teacher (H) Isa. 60:9 —Gifts from all lands Pray for the Secretaries of the Foreign Mis¬ sion Society that they may be divinely guided in the discharge of their duties S. S. Beath, S. China (F) 1917 Margarita F. Moran, S. India (WF) 1910 Florence H. Doe, Assam (WF) 1911 Rev. O. T. Steward, Exec. Sec. Philadelphia Union 1909 Mrs. S. S. Clark, W. China (F) 1921 Mrs. L. J. P. Bishop, Sec. of Field Activities (GBP) 1920 Ps. 45:3,4 —A warrior for truth Pray that race antipathy may die out among our Sunday school children R. L. Howard, Burma (F) 1909 Rev. G. P. Mitchell, Dir. State Missions, Iowa (SC) 1913 Rev. Bruce Kinney, Joint Division Secretary (H) (P) 1898 Allene M. Bryan, Judson Neighborhood House, New York City (WH) 1920 Vittorio Aghetto, Italians (H) Rev. E. R. Brown, Mexicans (H) Isa. 9:2 —Light comes from darkness Pray that the officers and board members of the Woman’s Foreign Mission Society may have strength and wisdom for their heavy responsibilities Rev. J. M. Baker, S. India (F) 1895 Anna H. Smith, Burma (F) 1914 Leila Barlow, Americus Institute (WH) 1918 Rev. Henry Re, Italians (H) Rev. H. E. Secor (H) Stephan Patrick, Colporter-Missionary (H) Richard Jensen, Norwegians (H) Isa. 9:6 —The Prince of Peace promised Pray for city mission societies facing tre¬ mendous tasks in behalf of foreign-speak¬ ing peoples Mrs. Chas. H. Tilden, Assam (F) 1915 Rev. C. J. Tingley (H) (birthday unknown) Rev. E. A. Bell (H) (birthday unknown) 93 ©ecember Isa. 49:6 —Christ to save the nations Pray that all teachers everywhere may have a due sense of the great and sacred respon¬ sibility which rests upon them in the guid- anceof the preciousyoung mindsentrusted to their care Rev. J. A. Beuermann, Colporter-Missionary, New York (H) (P) 1896 Rev. C. Brazda, Bohemians, Minnesota (SC) 1921 Rev. W. R. Carter, Gen. Missionary and Supt. of Negro Work, S. California (SC) 1919 W. W. Cossum, W. China (F) 1919 G. W. Rigler, President Hartshorn Memorial College (H) Evelyn Speiden, E. China (WF) 1920 Joel 2:32 —Salvation brings liberty Pray for our churches and church members, that they may feel the seriousness of the financial crisis in the work of the Foreign Mission Society Mrs. G. J. Geis, Philippines (F) 1892 Rev. H. Wyse Jones, Director of Evangelism, New York (SC) 1919 Rev. W. G. Clark, Hospital Worker, Minnesota (SC) 1921 Isa. 61:3 —The comfort of Christ Pray for the success of our great Baptist Sunday school cooperative advance that all of our workers may feel the elbow- touch and the sympathy of all the others Helen M. Rawlings, E. China (WF) 1906 Martha L. Howell, Teacher, Rio Piedras, P. R. (WH) 1913 Hazel Boyd, Elementary Director, Iowa (P) Rev. Oliver Bergstrom (H) (birthday unknown) Helen E. Hobart, Field Sec., World Wide Guild (E) 1922 2 Sam. 7:13 —An endless kingdom Pray that volunteer leaders in mission cen¬ ters in Buffalo may grow in numbers and enthusiasm Effie Hoover, Indians, Pryor, Mont. (WH) 1920 Mrs. Susie Drew, Storer College (WH) 1920 Mrs. W. G. Evans, Burma (F) 1921 Oscar C. Thomas, Teacher (H) 94 ©etemfaer Zech. 9:10 —Kingdom of Christ universal Pray for the head workers in our Negro Christian centers Dr. J. A. Ahlquist, Assam (F) 1916 Rev. J. H. Giffin, S. China (F) 1903 R. B. Kennard, E. China (F) 1919 Mrs. W. E. Rodgers, Belgian Congo (F) 1914 Rev. G. A. Riggs, Porto Rico (H) Vivian E. Saylor, Teacher, San Salvador, El Salvador (WH) 1920 Alice M. Hudson, Treasurer (WF) 1921 Dan. 7:14 —Kingdom of Christ inde¬ structible Pray that visits to homes by colporters and city workers may be effective for spiritual enlightment and confession of Christ Mrs. Mattie Anderson, Negroes, Cleveland (WH) 1916 Mrs. Wm. Pettigrew, Assam (F) 1896 B. Pascale, Italians (H) Mrs. Adah Boyce, Supervisor Central Territory (WH) Mrs. Jane H. Lyons, Teacher (H) Rev. George R. Baker, Associate Secretary (E) 1920 John 18:36 —A spiritual kingdom Pray that missionary fervor may increase in our churches and that there may be a great outpouring of God’s Holy Spirit Mrs. Clarence E. Blanc, Assam (F) 1917 Mrs. A. C. Bowers, Assam (F) 1907 Rev. T. O. McMinn, Associational Missionary, Illinois (SC) 1918 Helen M. Booker, Teacher (H) Dana M. Albaugh, Teacher (H) Matt. 13:41 —Separation from evil Pray for the Negro Baptist churches of the North Mrs. David Gilmore, Burma (F) 1890 Rev. C. S. Keen, E. China (F) 1902 Rev. R. H. Ewing, Assam (F) 1921 G. B. Huntington, Treasurer (F) 1903 S. W. Yu, Chinese (H) 95 December Matt. 2:1, 2 —Homage of Wise-men Pray that the Peabody-Montgomery Home for Children in Czechoslovakia may have God’s blessing Samuel H. Archer, Morehouse College (H) Rev. John Dussman, S. India (F) 1891 Rev. H. T. Clark (H) (birthday unknown) Luke 2:10-14 —The song of the angels Pray for the remote homes which have never been visited in the name of the Master Rev. J. E. Tanquist, Assam (F) 1912 F. C. Redfern, Benedict College (H) Earl H. Doty, Colporter-Missionary, Calif. (H) (P) 1920 Luke 2:7 —Room for Jesus Thank God for His most precious gift in the coming of Christ Mrs. Ida B. Elliott, Burma (WF) 1904 E. May Stevenson, Assam (WF) 1918 Mrs. Anna M. Salquist, W. China (WF) 1897 Annabelle Pawley, Japan (WF) 1915 Rev. M. L. Streeter, Burma (F) 1909 Rev. D. L. Shultz, Labor Evangelist (H) F. Faith Hatch, Burma (WF) 1920 Helen R. Yost, Belgian Congo (WF) 1920 A. B. Machlin, Supt. Hebrew Work, Buffalo (C) 1920 Rev. J. E. Naylor, State Evangelist, N. Dakota (SC) 1922 Luke 2:23-32 —Blessing of Simeon Pray that money may be given to open work among Indians and white people in north¬ western California—appalling destitution in section 200 miles square Mrs. R. D. Stafford, E. China (F) 1908 Rev. A. L. Wilson, Colporter-Missionary, Utah and Idaho (H) (P) 1920 Joseph A. Booker, President Arkansas Bapt. College (H) Rev. F. T. Barkman (H) Rev. C. L. Maxfield, Philippines (F) 1903 Floy T. Barkman, Representative Among Service Men, S. California (SC) 1919 Luke 2:46-49—God’s servant Pray that there may be a greater interest in Christian literature for the women and children of the Orient and more gifts for this purpose Ella Knapp, Negroes, Birmingham, Ala. (WH) 1890 Carlotta Albornez, Mexico City, Mexico (WH) 1917 96 December Ina B. Fry, Burma (WF) 1919 Charlotte A. Wright, Assam (WF) 1919 M. C. Marseglia (H) Mrs. A. J. Hubert, S. India (F) 1897 A. J. Steelman, Teacher (H) John 11:1-44— Christ the giver of life Pray for all cooperative missionary work of the Publication Society and the Home Mis¬ sion Society Rev. A. B. Withers, Dir. of Rel. Ed., W. Virginia (SC) 1922 Rev. T. F. Chambers, Exec. Sec. Ohio (SC) 1915 A. W. Caul, Field Worker, Iowa (SC) 1919 Myrl Tyng, Chinese (H) John 4:6-26— Christ the living water Pray that Baptists in Poland may be able to provide a suitable building for the Wom¬ an’s Bible School and that the work may prosper Rev. H. E. Safford, Burma (F) 1907 Rev. S. S. Huse, Jr., Porto Rico (H) Dr. C. E. Conwell, Mexico (H) Rev. G. W. Hicks, Indians (H) Helen Gibson, Italians, Portland, Ore. (WH) 1922 30 John 6:44-51 — Christ the bread of life Pray for forgiveness for weak faith and for greater faith the coming year Rev. A. C. Darrow, Burma (F) 1901 Rev. George E. Haynes, Japan (F) 1919 Edith P. Ballard, S. India (WF) 1915 Dr. Carrie E. Slaght, W. China (WF) 1917 Joan Saunders, Bacone College (WH) 1911 Mrs. L. H. Randle, W. China (F) 1919 Rev. L. I. Thayer, Indians (H) Mrs. Mary J. Owen, Teacher (H) John 10:7-18— Christ the good shepherd Pray for enlargement of vision on the part of all our workers at home and abroad L. Emma BrodbeCk, W. China (WF) 1918 Rev. G. E. Wallendorf, Swedish S. S. Worker, Minne¬ sota fSC) 1920 Mrs. C. H. Barlow, E. China (F) 1907 Rev. E. E. Silliman, S. India (F) 1884 Rev. W. H. Barker, Colporter-Missionary (H) Ann M. Kludt, Japan (WF) 1922 Rev. J. T. Hanna (H) 97 & Cycle of grayer Suggested for use by every member of every Baptist church every month A. Our Church 1st day. The Church as a force for righteousness in the community. 2nd day. The Pastor. 3rd day. The Deacons and Trustees. 4th day. The S. S. and Young People’s Societies. 5th day. The Women’s Societies. 6th day. The Laymen. 7th day. The Individual in relation to the Church. B. Our Denominational Organizations, Their Work, Officers and Representatives 8th day. 9th day. 10th day. 11th day. 12th day. 13th day. 14th day. The Northern Baptist Convention, the General Board of Promotion. The American Baptist Foreign Mission Society and Woman’s American Bap¬ tist Foreign Mission Society. The American Baptist Home Mission Society and the Woman’s American Baptist Home Mission Society. The American Baptist Publication So¬ ciety and the Ministers and Mission¬ aries Benefit Board. The Board of Education, including the Department of Missionary Educa¬ tion, our Schools and Colleges. The State Conventions and City Mis¬ sion Societies. Our Denominational Press. C. Our Work and Workers Abroad 15th day. 16th day. 17th day. 18th day. 19th day. 20th day. 21st day. India, including Assam, Bengal-Orissa and South India. Burma. China. Japan. The Philippines. Africa. Europe. D. Our Work and Workers at Home 22nd day. 23rd day. 24th day. 25th day. 26th day. 27th day. 28th day. Negroes. Indians. Orientals. Alaskans and Mormons. Latin Americans. Europeans. Rural and Mining Communities. E. Our Country 29th- day. National Government. 30th day. State and City Governments. 31st day. International Relations. 98 _ . . I 12—I—15M—Sept. 1922. Twenty-five Cents. ABBREVIATIONS The letters in parentheses indicate the Society, Board or Convention which the missionary or officer is serving. (C) City Mission Society (E) Board of Education (F) American Baptist Foreign Mission Society « (G3P) General Board of Promotion (H) The American Baptist Home Mission Society (M) Ministers’ and Missionaries’ Benefit Board (P) American Baptist Publication Society (SC) State Convention (WF) Woman’s American Baptist Foreign Mission Society (WH) Woman’s American Baptist Home Mission Society The dates indicate the year of appointment by the organization mentioned SUGGESTED HELPS Guide Book —American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. From Ocean to Ocean —Woman’s American Baptist Home Mission Society. Our Work in the Orient— Woman’s American Baptist Foreign Mission Society. The Kingdom’s Progress —Woman’s American Bap¬ tist Foreign Mission Society. Other Literature —See Catalog. For all literature write to THE GENERAL BOARD OF PROMOTION 276 Fifth Ave., New York 125 N. 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