Meet the Sjodins

KENMORlu, N.D., Jan. 29, 1917—Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sjodinannounce the birth of their second son, Rolland Lowry.

Horn of Swedisli Baptist parentage, Rolland was just a fewweeks old when the family moved to Denver, Colo. Here they resided until he was six years old,and a baby sister had been born.A year in Utah followed. Thenthe family homesteaded innorthern Arizona near the townof Fredonia, where another sister and Itrother wei'e born. Rolland remained at Fredonia untilhe enrolled at the Arizona StateTeachers College at Flagstaff. InFredonia the only church wasthe Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter Day Saints (Mormon). InFlagstait he began to attend theChurch of Christ, and on the second Sunday made his confessionof Christ.

Having no instruction in themeaning of the New TestamentChurcii or tlie meaning of theold and new Covenants, he accepted Seventh Day Adventisinwhen confronted with that faith.For three years he was an Ad-ventist, but occasionally he attended Baptist services or thoseof the Church of Christ. Thepreaching of T. A. Phillips convinced him of the erroneous nature or Ills beliefs, and further

mm in tne faith of tlie New Testament. Following the renewalof his relationship with theChurch of Christ, he preachedhis first sermon on Dec. 25, 1939.He continued to supply the pulpit for the Flagstah church onSundaj' mornings until his graduation from Arizona State Teachers College the following spring.He was saliuatorian of his college class.

Rolland spent the next year atOzark Christian College at Harrison and Bentonville, Arkansas.During tliis year he preached oc-narionally, and taught an English class at the college, at tliesame time pursuing his studies.Here he met Gladys A. Harper,who became Mr.s. Holland L. Sjo-cdn at Seneca, Missouri, on JuneG. Ifj-iO. Both were ordained tothe Christian ministry followingthe marriage service.

The Sjodins remained in Seneca one year. In the spring of1941 a move to Kansas was madein order that Mr. Sjodin mightcontinue his Bible studies atManhattan Bible College. Dur-ing his student ministry, hepreached for the churches ofOgallah, HilL City. Galva, Loganand "Westmoreland, Kansas. Hegraduated from Manhattan Bible College in 19-13.

Following his graduation, hemade application for the Chaplaincy. While awaiting report ofhis application, he preached atOdell, Nebr. When his application was accepted, he enteredactive service on Sept. 22, 1943.Following six weeks' training atthe Chaplains' School at Harvard

China, the New Country

? I rejoiced to hear of "Rro.'• *1 ruicl Si.ster Sjodins' intention to** ' '''f H China, and still do rejoice*^i as they make preparations for

'V' ffl SOi"g- We have not met Bro.' H Sjodin, but did enjoy fellowship

» with Sister Sjodin at the Lake¥ i i'^ James School of Missions. We

, r * ♦ *a were very favorably impressed.^ s That she is apt with the Chinese

**• i language is already to be seen.I?'*? "wS? ,Her ability to mingle with the^ _ •«". Chinese and to understand themt j promises success in her work.

fact, it suggests a verificationof her "call" to the people of

, ^ China. And we are told that Bro.Sjodin is also very capable for

^ missionary work.bK Some may feel that the Sjo-A 1 dins should go to China under

ox]}erienced missionaries. Dou])t-there are advantages in this

but we have several fieldsover the world yet to be entered,

IN ANSWER TO A REQUEST ... So many iTioiuls have com- anrl as these new regions aremenb'd lhat Ihe i)i<-tiirc of Mi's. Sjodin, appearing in previous opened, this plan will be impos-lmlle(in.«, does not i-esenible her, tliat we are presenting these sible. North China-is a new fieldnew pietui-es of both of ns. Do you like Ihein'.* for our work, and as we know

Ih-c Sjodins, they are capable ofUniversity, he was stationed at deavor work, serving as officer Umt"lncouragGn^^^^^^Camp EllLs, III. A few months in various capacities. f . mnort brforthfomfngthere led into circumstances In May, 11H7, she graduated J^dwhich seemed unfavorable to a from Vermillion High School. In ! nn J

camp J-JIIKS, ill. A tew moiuus in \di luus eupaouie.-,. -ind cnnnnrf will he forthcomingthere led into circumstances In May, 11H7, she graduated J^dv/itich seemed unfavorable to a from Vermillion High School. In wspiritual and efVective ministry, the following year she enrolled a ne\V?ountrvand he resigned in March of at Manhattan Bible College,lo., ,. ^Vhile paying.a visit to his where ^she attended, foi' twoJIMI, wniie Iiaying a visu lu ms wnfiu mw ciiLt:iiut:u i..;i LVVW fn-o-iioot Hmibtlpq-? the ca-family hf.ine in Arizona, he con- years. Tlton she went to Ozark ^ponle The-tacted the church at-Totteson, Christian- College^wirere P i goodlvArizona, and accepted a ministry met her husband, Rolland L ' L ° of middle age^there. Sjodin. The Ozark college closed ! the

Howe\-er, the challenge of the down due to internal problems, J thearmed services recurred, and he whereupon Gladys worked in /"f, °^Xtcniistod as a Private in order to Fayettevillo, Ark., until her mar- ^eels of l^ogiess in that nashare the experiences of the men riage and ordination, June 6, ° ^ of ad-in the ranks. He was sent to la-iO. .tt this time, Hoiland de- 'i™? ,ianee" fs a elitd-Fort Lewis, Wash., where he re- (ndcd to go to Manhattan Bible fimfifi States tomained until his discharge on College, and they moved to Kan- ! fJuly 27. 1941;—a total length of sas. They spent one year filling Hnd encou agem^^^^£er\-ico of 22 months. the joint pastorates of Ogallah thP Cosoel in that

It was while Rolland was at and Hill City, Kan. Here they cWna offer^the Church ofFort I.ewis that he and Gladys preached alternately, Sunday af- p," '̂, themade the decision to go to China, ter Sunday, thereby providing g j- S, "Therefore, while still stationed both with full-time preaching.at Fort Lewis, Rolland spent When school began, Gladys re- Hon.several week ends in presenting mained on the field, carrying on ~the hope of China Christian Mis- tlie pastoral duties, living onesion to intei-esled congregations week in Ogallah and the next tseixeiey,in the Norilnvest. week in Hill City. Rolland at- —

At the present time. Rolland tended school, hitch-hiking home Mass., Gladys was employed asis enrolled in the Graduate De- each week end. office helper by thepartment of Coluinl-iia Univer- Following this ministry, the Christian Endeavor Union, l-ol-sity. New York City, taking spe- Sjodins moved to Hill City to lowing her husbands enlistmentclal studies pertaining to China, live. During the summer Rolland in the service in February, IJ-lo,Tlie Sjodins hope to bo able to preached at Logan, and when she went as a volurUeer Redsail for China as soon as pos- school resumed in the fall, Gla- Cross worker to Luke Field, An-sible following the completion dys took over the point at Logan, zona, where she came into con-of the current school year. At the same time, Rolland came tact with the Chinese aviation

home from school only every cadets through whom ChinaFR.'VNKFORT, Kan., Nov. 18, two weeks to supply the Hill Christian Mission was born.

1920—Gladys Arlene Harper is City pulpit. Qn alternate week In preparation for the field ofhorn. Wlien she was very small, ends he'" preached at Galva, Kan., work, she enrolled at Northwestthe family moved to a farm near which \vas considerably closer Christian College, _Eugene, Ore.,Vermillion, Kan., which has been to Manhattan. hi the fall of 194o. As soon astlie family home since that time. After gasoline rationing was the school 3^ear was over, Gladys

The llarper.s were Presbyter- inaugurated, the Sjodins felt it left by car for New lork City,iaiis, but Gladys refused to join wise lo move to Manhattan to where she has begun a coursethe church at the age of 13 be- save the long distances of travel, in missionary meaicine at Na-causo the minister refused to Rolland carried on his ministry tional Bible Institute. The sum-immerse her without argument, with the Galva church and also mer months of travel were usedTwo years later, she accepted supplied the church at West- in presenting the needs of theChii.st and l:)ecame a member of moreland, Kan. Gladys found Chinese people for Christ, andthe New Testament Church. All employment to help with the the plans to answer those need.s,during her high school days, she finances of the family. to 62 Churches of Christ fromwas very active in Christian En- During a sojourn at Boston, California to Ohio.

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The following is a letter from They are both good students to represent New Testament am sure that he would appre-the Christian Church of Seneca, and highly consecrated to the Christianity in a mission to ciate your iirayers.Mo., where Mr. and Mrs. Sjo- Christian gospel. They will al- China. jVjiss Helen Doyal is studyingdin served for one year, imme- ways be able to present the Mr. Sjodin was an A student at Lincoln Bible Institute, look-diately following their marriage truths of the gospel from the in all my classes at Manhattan ing forward to service as a med-and ordination in June, 1940: Restoration viewpoint, and will Bible College. It should be rea- ical nurse on the mission field.

We expect to have a part in present living examples of New sonably easy for him to learn Both of these young people seemChina Christian Mission. Our Testament Christianity. We rec- the language and train native very consecrated and we wouldpledge will be forthcoming when ommend liberal support of the leadership. like to encourage them to servethe Sjodins are ready. We are program to which they intend i hope loyal Christians will Christ in China, wherever theydeeply interested in their work to give their lives in service for rally to the support of their may find places of service,because we know that their Christ and those for whom He work. Dexter Williams of Cottagefaith, determination and sinceri- died. Sincerely, Grove, Oregon, now a student inty are above question. They are Sincerely, (Signed) James B. Carr, Northwest Christian College, isplanning their future thought- (Signed) Virgil V. Hinds, Manhattan Bible College, also looking forward to mission-fully and prayerfully, and study- Dean, Manhattan Bible Manhattan, Kansas. ary service in China. We areing it from eveiy angle so they College, Manhattan, Kan. hoping that he may decide to\yill be well prepared and wor- ^ynn ACCEPTS CHRIST become a part of China Christianthy of all the support anyone i have known Mr. and Mrs. Glenn D Lvnn c^fess^ Mission. —G.H.S.would like to give. Holland Sjodin for several years. Christ and was bantized at An-

We can speak from experience Mrs. Sjodin contacted several gtin Texas on Se 30 1^1(1 ni-Nn x̂vas to the fact that they are true- Chinese pilots in training at Mrs Siodin met Lt^ Lvnn^vhile CHRISTIAN FRIENDS:to-the-Bible Christians, and are Luke Field near here, which re- he wai a mtTent in ^remaining steadfast in the New suited in the conversion of one Luke Field aSd thei?> ilie again During theTestament teaching and prac- urged her and her husband ll^came^Uferned ore^hSs sph? ™'5,o miieslresSftt"^^^^^^^^tice. to go to China and assist him m vvelfare Hnvvpvpr qIip wn<; ' P'^seiiiing ine cnai

They have already accomplish- starting a mission there. Mr. and IS,"fi"®'of "w need of Oima fored^Jot with the-ChineseavJiom .Mrs. Sjodin have felt called of ti"e New TelSent for somethey have contacted in America, the Lord to prepare themselves in North meet so many people ami to en-and with the support of Church- for this task aild are now en- airistian CoiTele she ca^^^ T" with Christianes and Christians throughout gaged in their preparation. From Hef, o„ <ui,e cor appreciate the warmAmerica, they will win many to tviiat I know of them I believe S'on'iot^ce with hfm eiv^ hospitality extended to mo inChrist and will help spread that they have the faith, devo-S'"any homes. Thank you,nete'\??,hr?n'"' ^Pi" P«-aoverance needed to !l''SunS%ei?onf%lK^^ Iwe ZiryoilvTiSl-irtldi 'hel

Yours in kis service " 'gincereiv™vL';s I am now in the mkik ofChristian Church ' fSiorifvD W H Hpdj?pq i some time, he accepted a campaign to rid myself of theLfiristian Sllportions of the New extra liiicen pounds that result-(Signed) H N. Harrison, tian ChZh, Ihoenix life S W™iifc"o Sst'"-ind®w'is "\Z°'rfSienedl'''kro' PiumZ? u 7.7 directed to the Central'Christian i |.ad ii,e conipantal le coTip?^^^^^^(Signed) M O I lummei, helpful in encouraging me while church in Austin. Texas. Mrs. of Mi.sV I.ee Lewis S Z

_^of the Board I was woritmg wi^ Chinese sjodin flevv from Wichita, Kan., Oregon. She faithfully listened4. j X • • A +1 Hg SGCU Gd foi niG With Lt. Lynn in Austin to me speak every nisht andDuring^ his student ministry, the Chinese New Testaments at the time of hi.s baptism. To- snmotimes twice on erne dav

Holland Sjodm served the Chris- with which I began the work, gether thev enioved a wonderful fimvn thP nviiar nnri nf tho in n-

S"Ao£if^r'SS- day of'ci^dytiSrilllorshlp.''"' nc".:a,A]'̂ ,SY4"dZeotn™y^Z:fiom Jun^ 1911, to Octobei, 1942. in dilTiculties. —G.H.S.) Lynn is returning now to iclarial duties—all services vol-He preached every two weeks China. Please pray for him that untarfly. We did enjoy somelu r' pjoain hved on in response to your request he may be strong in faith as he sight.seeing in the western Unit-the lieicl and carried on the pas- for a statement concerning Mrs. returns to his country, whicii ed State.s one flat tire, also:toral duties and filled the pulpit sjodin, the following is submit- knows not Christ. Lt. Lynn is niid a few interesting spots in them his absence. The following is ted: an ollicer in the Chinese Air middle west, including Lincoln'stne letter ot recommendation This will introduce to our Force, antl has been training in Tomb and his log cabin. Lee leftfrom the HiII City church: brotherhood Gladys H. Sjodin, America for about one and one- mo in Chicaffo on Julv 25 ancl

The Christian Church of Hill who is a student in Northwest half years. I would ike to sdv r ght here-City, Kan., recommends Mr. and Christian College, Eugene, Ore., Thanks, LeiMrs. Rolland L. Sjodin to be in preparation for missionary pia„ diina Mi<s«sinTi Work of the inspirational pointsvery sincere ancl conscientious work in China, where she will ^nina IVllSSlon WorK of iQ„,.nev was the bantismalworkers for Christ, sound in doc- cooperate with her husband. She Morgan is a young man service of mv'rood friend Lvnntrine, true to the Bible teaching has also been a student in Man- who accepted Christ aliout a j.j hanuv as a followerof New Testament Christianity, hattan Bible College; besides, .she .year ago and who has been vei y . Christ and 1 reioice in hi.s

Mrs. Sjodin does especially has held a pastorate at Hill City, interested in the Chinese. Boh h,.nthprhood in the familv of-fine -^rk -with junior age Kansas.- _'Ljs cnl^^lG now, hut for the past crd w^'ioJk fcnvai'd to fol-groups, a tireless worker in any i am happy to he able to ray -YeaV has l^een considerably ef- jowshiD to'^ether on Chineseplans undertaken. - that Mrs. Sjodin believes the tective m bearing Christian wit- '

Mr. Sjodin is very good in ed- Scriptures to be the Word of to the (.diinese. AlDout six i'ec^neciallv enioved the Lakeucational programs for the God, and that she lives the Chris- months ago he went into tne janiGs Missionarv Conferencechurch, a real Bible student. Ran life. With further planned -'̂ rmy- IJo is hoping after com- acauaintences of the

Our prayers go with them in training, she should make a good PJeting his term of service to '̂ic^sionaries there Many ofthis great new work they are servant of our Lord. 1 therefore a Bible college in pre- Gm-'m had been only names topreparing for China missions. commend her to our people, and Pai'̂ Fmn for going to Chma. Bob ^ pefore. Now thev are indi-

Hill City Christian Church I feel quite sure that confidence many difhculties ahead of(Signed) M. E. Worcester, in her will not be misplaced. Follo'wing the Lake James

Chairman of the Board (Signed) Victor E. Hoven, -^eivice toi the Loid in cninu. ,\c5=:cmblv it was mv nrivileffo(Signed) Mrs. Bessie John- Prof., Northwest Christian f^ease pray tor these tnings lo jo ipenci a week at Urbana II-son, Sec'y-Treasurer College. Eugene. Oregon ",17 Ihicis? where I held smne' in-

(Note: At the time the above and tie vas a Missionaiy. ^,,.,.,^31 ^tudy classes for a week.The following are copies of letter was written, 1 was a stu- It was my privilege to meet The^e classes resulted in the

letters of recoinmendation sent dent of Prof. Hoven at North- two young persons at Lake lyaptlsm of one Chinese officer,to "The Christian Standard" re- west Christian College. At pres- James Missionary Assembly who Asrain we reioice as souls aregarding the Sjodins: ent I am studying missionary are interested in medical mis- saved.

Being a former teacher and medicine in New York City. — sionary work in China. One is After a long journey, I havefriend of Brother and Sister Rol- G.H.S.) Wayne Wertz of Bryan, Ohio, reached the end, and 1 am veryland Sjodin, I take great plea- who is entering college this fall glad to settle down to a quietsure in making a few statements I have known Mr. and Mrs. to Ijegin his Pre-Med studies, winter in New York City aof introduction in respect to Rolland Sjodin for several years, Wayne served in the Navy for winter in which I shall take athem. having performed their marriage several years, and in seeing Chi- medical course, study Chinese

These two young people have service and having ordained na was touched by the gi-eaf at Columliia University, and domuch ability to serve the Lord them to the Christian ministry, needs of that country. He has necessary shopping and packingin the capacity of missionaries. I think they are well qualified .several years of study ahead. I of supplies. We have very com-

fortable living quarters, sinceMrs. Maragaret Wiesenberg ofChristian Witness for Israel hasoffered to let us share her a-partinent for the winter. Itis located about half way between Columbia University andNational Bible Institute, andthis will be convenient for bothof us. Rolland will be enrolledfull time at Columbia, while Igo between the two schools.

A recent letter from one ofthe cadets who has returned toCliina states that he has beenill. He is studying his NewTestament, but is having difficulty in believing. Please prayfor him, and pray also for Chin,Ting-Wu as he strives to carryon in China. We would appreciate also your prayers for thoseof us studying in this country.

In His precious service,GLADYS HARPER SJODIN

GIFT SUGGESTIONS

Since many congregations liketo give specified gifts, we arehero listing some things that wewill need which might be presented as gifts. Please contactus, however, before adoptingsuch a project, in order thatthere will be no duplications.

Portable Organ (from armysurplus.)

Pres.sure Conner (for canningand sterilization.)

Movie Camera.;ii]l Camera

Microscope,Addressogi'aph.Typewriter.Medical Supplies.Books fnew or .second hand.)Regarding books—if you have

any books that you think mighthe useful to (ilhina ChristianMissif^n, please write us, and wewill give you a decision. Uponreriuest we shall be glad to senda li.st, of some books that can be];urchased.

.->.9 CENTS PER MILE

Mrs. Sjodin traveled by air1200 miles and by automobile11,200 miles from June 14 to Sep-tc-mher !. This is a total distanceof 12.500 miles. The cost oftravel including car repair of}^25S.04 (installation of a rebuiltmotor, and tires—only four flattires in 12.500 miles), and travelexpense of i?:i78.25 was only 5.0cents per mile. We feel thatthis is very reasonable. Duringthe course of this time, Mrs. Sjodin made addresses to meetingsof fifty-two congi'egations in lostates, travelling in 20 states.She spent a week at the LakeJames Missionary Assembly,visited one session of the CedarLake Missionaiy Conference,l^articipated in baptismal services of two Chineses officers,held evening classes for twoChinese officers for one week,sent many letters of Christianinstruction to. Chinese in Chinaand America, and made the ac-qtiaintence of several other ministers besides those of the congregations addressed.

CHINA CHRISTIAN MISSION NEWS

E.vplanation of Financial Report

Previous to March 22, we paidpersonally for all publishing andtravel. However, since I wasearning my way through college and Rolland was just a private in the Army, we could notcontinue to do this. Therefore,since March 22, these expenseshave been taken from the offerings received, and we^ hayeplaced our personal offerings inthe fund. Correspondence expense includes telephone calls,telegi'ams, office supplies andpostage. Letters to China costseventy cents a half ounce plusa twenty cents registry fee (AirMail). This has been a large itemof expense. From June 14 toSeptember 20, I travelled in theinterest of China Christian RRs-sion, so I could not hold a jobto earn my living. Therefore,it has been necessary to pay allexpenses this summer from theMission fund. The travel ex-pen.se includes gas, oil, and foodand lodging when these werenot provided by Christianfriends.

FROM NEW YORK

At long last my dischargecame through on July 27th.Then followed a few days withmy family at Phoenix, Arizona.Contiuing on my way east, Istopped over for a visit atGladys' home near Yermilli9n,Kansas. A short time wit]!Gladys at Khightsfowh, Indiana,was followed by two days atChanute Field, Illinois, withfriends both American and Chinese. Another night and day onthe train brought me to NewYork City . Here I have beenenjoying a fine fellowship withour workers, Mrs. Wiesenbergand Mr. Bucalstein of the Christian Witne.ss to Israel, and Mr.Elmer Kile, minister of our Second (ilhurch of Christ in Brook-Ivn. The Saturday afternoonfollowing my arrival in NewYork City, a young people's rally was held at the country homeof the minister at Paterson, NewJersey, with several of thechurches represented. Mostthrilling of all has been the experience in open air evangelismwith the "Go Ye Chapel."

The street meeting approachseems to be a necessity in thismo.st foreign of American cities.What a privilege to present toall creeds and nationalities thesimple message of the NewTestament way. All races arerepresented in this great metropolis and there is no lack of anaudience. I have preachedtwice also for the Slovak Churchof Christ in Bayonne, New Jersey, and joined them in one oftheir weekly park meetings inPassaic, New Jersey, where thegospel is preached in both Slovak and English. Plere is achallenging home field!

A group of us saw Harry Scha-cffer off on a plane from La-Guardia Airport on Friday, September i:Uh. In the party wereMrs. Weisenberg, Mr. and Mrs.

Kile, Mr. M. S. Kitchen of EastOrange, New Jersey, Mr. M. S.Rogers of Allentown, Pennsly-vania, and myself. At the present writing Ralph Harter, missionary to India with the Roth-ermells, is in the city, and wehad the privilege of meeting andhearing him. It is always^ apleasure to visit with and givethe hand of fellowship and encouragement to fellow missionaries. "In Christ there is noeast or west, in Him no north orsouth, but one great fellowshipof love throughout the wholewide earth."

—Rolland L. Sjodin

ANOTHER VICTORYFOR CHRIST

Lt. Hsiun Wei-Tsen, an officer in the Engineer Division ofthe Chinese Air Corps, was baptised in the Beech Grove Churchnear Indianapolis on August 11.Mrs. Sjodin met Teddy, as he isaffectionately called, during avisit to Chanute Field, Illinois.He and some of his friends wereinterested in Christianity, so aweek's special classes were heldin Urbana. Following the classes Teddy and his friends accompanied Mrs Sjodin to visit theUniver.sity Heights church inIndianapolis. At the morningservice, Teddy made his confession. followed immediately byhis baptism at Beech Grove. Weare happy to welcome into ourfellowship this new brother inChrist. Please pray for him and

NOTICEMr. and Mrs. Sjodin will both

be available for a limited number of speaking points this winter and next summer. This winter they will be living in NewYork City and will be availablewithin a circuit of 200 or 250miles from New York. Duringthe summer, they will be available for speaking engagementsin the states east of Kansas until about June 25; in north central Kansas and southern Nebraska between June 25 and July 4; enroute to and in vicinityof Phoenix, Arizona, betweenJuly 5 and July 25: enroute toand in vicinity of Sflverton, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington,between July 25 and August 15,or until sailing for China. Anyone interested in hearing Mr.and Mrs. Sjodin should contactthem as soon as possible, sincetheir schedule must be arrangedwell in advance of May 25. Theyhope above all to contact newchurches which have not heardthe message of China ChristianMission, but they will pay a fewreturn visits to congregationsespecially interested.

thers that they may be faithfulto Christ. Our greatest sorrowis in sending them back to Chinawithout knowing where we cansend them for further instruction in the New Testamentchurch. We hope that we rnaysoon be able to do somethingabout this matter.

It has been said that 300,000-000 people in China have nevereven heard of Christ. The wholeof North China has not evenone Church of Christ, from whatinformation we have been ableto assemble.

According to the 1945 Yearbook, the United Christian Missionary Society has under itsdirection fourteen churches witha total membership of 1,2G1 inChina. In 1943 and 1944, therewere thirty-eight missionariesand 127 national workers. Theyhave carried on work in Chinasince 1884.

There are about 70,000,000Mohammedans in China.

Aside from the Tibetan workon the China-Tibetan border,there is only one direct supportmission in China. The work atTali was barely begun when thewar made it necessaiy for Harold Taylor to return from thatstation. He is now expecting toreturn to that field as soon aspossible. Let us all join in prayer that it may be possible forhim to go.

China is only about one-fourthlarger than the United States,but it has a population of 450,-000,000. Much of the land is notcultivatable.

lilVING-LINK SUPPORTWe hope to secure our Living-

Link support as soon as possiblein order that we may be readyto go to China by mid-summer,1947. If we leave in time forRolland to enroll in the fall termof school, we must leave by Au-«nist 15th. Two churches havedJviJcd US that thes'̂ willJuake_pledges towards our support—and undesignated amount willbe pledged by the Seneca, Mo.,Church of Christ, and the Missionary Society in Knightstown,Indiana, has tentatively pledged$100.00 per year. We sincerelyappreciate these pledges, butthis will not be sufficient. Thrurecent inquiries, we have learned that $1000.00 per year foreach of us will be necessary. Wewill, therefore, accept definitepledges of any amount towardLiving-Link support. Pleasejoin in prayer that these needswill be supplied in sufficienttime for us to make applicationfor passport. As we understandit, this requirement must befilled before we can apply forsuch passport.

NEWS ITEMSMrs. Sjodin paid a visit to the

offices of Mr. Howard Kelleyand Mr. Burris Butler at theStandard Publishing Companywhile in Cincinnati. It was veryinteresting and inspiring to visit an organization which hascontributed so greatly to thespread of the gospel.

We were happy to hear ofMelba Palmer's departure forShanghai. We had asked her tocontact some of our Chinesefriends if possible while there.However, since then. Chin Ting-Wu has moved to another cityabout eighty miles away.

Ralph Harter, missionaiy recruit to India, is in New YorkCity at present. He expects to

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sail at once for England to studymedicine before going to thefield. We rejoice as anotherservant of the Lord Jesus is ableto go, bearing His message toa land so in need of it.

THANKS TO:The Webber Street Church of

Christ,, Urbana, 111., for use oftheir building for special classesfor Chinese friends.

All the lovely hostesses whocared for me during the summer.

The Missionaries of LakeJames who gave us much valuable advice and information.

Miss Alice Loron, forwardingagent, and Walter V. Jones, Secretary, for their faithful volunteer services.

All the others who have helped to make China Christian Mission progress during the summer months.

. JP^iCKJNG SUPPLIESWe will be packing and pur-

rhnqinsi .supplies throuehout thewinter here in New York Cityas we receive the necessaryfunds. We have over $700 inthe bank, plus about $225 inChina, but we hope that it willnot be necessary to withdrawfrom this fund because it is necessary to have several thousand dollars in cash before applying for passport. Since wehave not living-link support asyet, and just enough personal income to see us through the college year with careful economizing, we will have to draw fromthe mission fund for the personal necessities. We will later repay this from our living-linksupport. It is very hard forus to accumulate enough personal funds to pay for the personal supplies for several years,when we are having to pay forour education, and have just alittle income, and it is necessarythat we purchase these suppliesthis winter if we are to be readyto leave for China next summer.

EXPENSES

Travel for Holland Sjodin, April 1 to Sept. 4 $ 24 91Car Expenses for Gladys Sjodin, April 1 to .Tune 14 6978Food and Lodging during Travel Week of March 22

to April 1, for Gladys Sjodin 12 45Car Insurance " 20*7^Corresponding Expense 1*53 58Publishing Expense 0835Car Repair. 268:04Expense for Travel, June 14 to September 4, including

Food and Lodging 378.25Personal Allowance to Gladys Sjodin, June 14 to Sept. 4 50.00Books .and New Testaments & 39 53Forwarding Fee on oney to China ^20

. , „ . ^ Total Expenses $1057.81Total Receipts $2006.13Total Expenditures 105781

^ , TT 1 Balance S 948.32Cash on Hand $ 60.58Cash in China 228.00Cash in Seneca State Bank, Seneca, Missouri i.:.:.:. osoiOG

Total Cash.

RECEIPTS

.$ 948.24

MICHIGAN—Henderson Church, $20.50; Niles Church, $11.88; Ow-osso Church, $21.91. Total, $54.29.

MISSOURI—Coffe.y-Jameson Churches, $47.-33; Jame.son, C. E.,$5.00; Villa Heights Church, Joplin, $21.62; La Plata Church,$25.00; Women's Council, Rolla, $10.00; A Friend at Old Peoples Home, $1.00; Secretary of Ferguson Children's Home, $1.00;Women's Council, Fourth Church, St. Louis, $10.00; SalemChurch. $5.45; Seneca Church, .$76.49; Walnut Street Church,Springfield, $16.70. Total, .$219.59.

NEBRASKA—Indianola Church, $10.00; Women's Council, Lexington, $25.00; Eugene Colgrove, Odell, $2.00; Odell Church, $25.78;Wymore Church, $50.00. Total, $112.78.

NEW YORK—Mr. Ten Jow Hoo, Brooklyn, $5.00.

OHIO—First Church, Barberton, $10.-58; Lockland Church, Cincinnati. $25.00; Edgerton Church, $31..50; Edon Church, ,$16.01;Montpelier Church, $25.00; Central Church, Portsmouth, $21.60;Mr. Salsbury, Portsmouth, $1.00; Monroe Street Church, Toledo, $10.00. Total, $170.69.

OREGON—Amity Church, $17.19; Astoria Church, $12.50; CentralPoint Church, $25.31; Coquille Church, $25.00; Drain Church,$30.80; Eagle Point Communnity Church, $15.40; Mrs. HarlanWoodruff, Eugene, $17.24; Bonnie Copenhaver Whited, Eugene,$.30; Ronald Reitz, Eugene, $1.00; Independent Mission GroupNo. 2, First Church, Eugene, $11.00; Wallace Hastings, Eugene,$1.50; Mrs. Roxana Clark, Eugene, $5.00; Jefferson Church,$32.00; Junction City Church, $10.50; Lorane Church, $19.75;Mrs. Alma McCaulou, Madras, $1.00; W. R. Cook, Madras, $3.00;Mrs. Elizabeth Green, Madras. $10.00; Milwaukie Church, $6.00;Molalla C. E., $12.27; Monmouth Church, $20.34; Myrtle CreekChurch. $18.43; Newberg Church, $29.08; North Santiam Sunday School Sonvention, $16.89; Oakland Church, $10.00; Florence Brock, Oregon City, $1.00; Oregon City Church, $46.75;Peoria Church, $5.19; Phoenix Church, $36.58; UniversityHomes Church, Portland, $9.50; Mrs. Gid Aspey, Riddle, $3.00;Roseburg Church, S112..30: Court Street Church, Salem. $18.50;Emmett Rickard, Salem, $5.00; Sisters Church, $8.00; StaytonChurch, $21.00; Vaughan Church, $10.75; Willamina Church,$18.67; Holland and Gladys Sjodin, $125.49. Total, $774.23.

SOUTH CAROLINA—Mrs. W. B. Marion, Columbia, $6.00.

WASHINGTON—Camas Church, $17-50; Ca.stle Rock Cburchr$10.00; Montesano Church, $6.00: Prosser Church, $95.65; Mrs.Lola Mae Nutting, Spokane, $5.00; Woodland Church, $8.65.Total, $142.80.

WEST VIRGINIA—A friend. Sixth Avenue Church, Huntington,$2.00 Westmoreland Church, Huntington, $12.00. Total, $14.00

WISCONSIN—Kenosha Church, $25.00.

GERMANY—Robert Ivy McCreight, U. S. Army, $10.00.

Si»ecial Offerings for Relief of Children in China:

University Kcmcs Sunday School, Portland, Oregon $21.00Sisters, Oregon, Sunday School 22.00

ARIZONA—W. H. Hedges, Phoenix, $5.00; Mr. and Mrs. John M. TOTALCochran, Prescott, $5.00; Tolleson Mis. Soc., $5.43. Total, $15.43 Sent to Chin, Ting-Wu, for such Relief.

"ARKANSAS—Mr-andrMrs. ArAT Adklns, Eayetteville, $5.00; jcemtral Church, Fayetteville, $5.93. Total, $10.93.

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43.00CALIFORNIA—College Avenue Church,

Church; $8.00. Total, $38.50.Berkeley, $30.50; Gait

ILLINOIS—Loyal Women's Class, Berlin, $5.00; Berlin Church,$12.00; Walter Cruzan, Berlin, $.95; Women's Mis. Soc., FirstChurch, Flora, $14.00; Dorothy Walker Guild, Rock Falls, $5.00.Total; $36.95.

INDIANA—Loyal Women's Class, Garrett, $10.00; Garrett Church,$25.00; Mr. and Mrs. Hart, $5.00; Mrs. Withrow, $1.00; ;HarrisPrairie Church, Granger, $10.50; Medford Jones, Indianapolis,$1.00; Garfield Church, Indianapolis, $5.00; KnightstownChurch, $25.00; West Walnut Street Church, Portland, $58.65;Shirley Church, $2.32. Total, $143.47.

KANSAS—Concordia Mis. Soc., $5.00; Edmond Mis. Soc., $6.00; Eldorado Church, $3.00; Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Phillips, Fowler,$10.00; Galena Church, $49.75; Mrs. Fay Finkle, Galva, $5.00;W. A. C. Class, Hill City, $13.00; Hill City Church, $29.24; Intermediate C. E., Hughoton, $3.00; Junction City Church, $12.00;Kensington Church, $7.10; Logan Church, $38.73; Donald Harper, Marysville, $5.00; Mrs. Belle Oliver, Norton, $2.00; Ogal-lah Church, $25.00; Soldier Church, S5.40; Broadway AvenueChurch, Wichita, $6.25. Total, $225.47.

KENTUCKY—Albert Shemwell, Marian, $1.00. , .

CHINA CHRISTIAN MISSIONMiss Alice Loron,Forwarding AgentSilverton, Oregon

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