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EVANGEL INCORPORATING "OUR AIM" OCTOBER, 1962

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RIG. AT G.P.O.. SYDNI FOR TRANSMISSION AS A PERIODICAL

We could use a well-trained octopus right now! There would be plenty of writing, typing, drawing, cooking, cleaning and building to keep it fully occupied. If it had any spare time, it could help in the print shop, folding, collating and stapling Sunday School lessons.

INCREASED PRODUCTION

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Seriously, though, we certainly could use some extra hands here at M.P.A. It has been thrilling to see the work growing under the good hand of the Lord. But it has been a bit frustrating to see so many important things still waiting to be done.

The other night we enjoyed read­ing some old reports about our Sun­day School lessons. How we chuckled as we read about the "tor­rent of books" pouring from the duplicators back at the Singleton Bible Institute. The figures quoted used to seem large to us in those days, but not now. Even today our total production figure is not huge, hut it is certainly growing quickly. For instance, just before we went on furlough, the total had reached an all-time high of 4.000 hooks. We are now in the process of re-printing the same series of lessons, and this time the figure is well over 20.000. Recently we introduced a work book for senior pupils, so now there are eight books in each series of lessons —five grades of pupils' books, a teachers' manual, a set of visual aids, and a superintendents' book.

But there is something even more thrilling. To our amazement, (he ministry of the Sunday School les­sons has spread first from our own mission to other Aborigine missions, then to many white schools through­out Australia, and now overseas. A number of mission schools in New

Guinea, the New Hebrides, New Britain, India and New Zealand use our material. Recently a parcel of samples was sent to a missionary in Japan.

A missionary in Africa has asked permission to translate the lessons into one of the native languages there! Isn't this a cause for won­der — considering the lessons are primarily prepared for our own dark people? "It is the Lord's doing and marvellous in our eyes."

This growth hasn't had much ef­fect on the amount of writing, typing and drawing we must do each quar­ter. It is our voluntary helpers in the print shop who bear most of the burden of the extra numbers. However, it has increased the load of office work. Howard often has to spend hours in the office, attend­ing to correspondence, business and so forth. We feel that this time could be better spent at the drawing board, working on tracts, flashcard stories, and other material for the field. For many months we have

been looking to the Lord to raise up a qualified office secretary, but so far this need hasn't been fully met.

The situation is growing more difficult all the time. Miss Marlene Reid. who was brought up at the Umeewarra Mission. Port Augusta. S.A.. joined us early this year. She and Miss Dorothy Lennon. our other full-time helper, have given invalu­able assistance in the home and print shop. They also handle some of the routine office work, but other help is needed.

We realise that M.P.A. has hardly begun to meet the need of the dark people for suitable Christian litera­ture. So many things could be done, if only we had more hands, or more helpers. We have recently printed a booklet in the language of the people in the Fitzroy Crossing area

by H. R. Miles

of Western Australia. Earlier this year we printed a hymn book in the Western Desert language. These are just the first two of what we hope will be many such publications for our primitive people. We have also printed simple English tracts for the more advanced folk. This is a tremendous need.

Apart from the staff problem, the Lord has abundantly supplied all our needs. Now we have been able to buy an arc lamp and other equip­ment needed for the production of metal plates for the press. This will save us much time and expense in the future, and will enable us to improve the quality of our work.

More recently a Gestelith off-set machine has been added to our equipment. We praise God for the provision of this press, which will greatly help in the production.

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EVANGEL, October. 1962.

As "workers together with God" in seeking those who have "gone astray like lost sheep." let us not forget the very real part Gospel leaflets (usually called "tracts") can play.

TRACTS

TRACK

DOWN

STRAYING

SOULS

by

Pastor R. V. Ham

One coloured man said to his minister one day, "I never knew be­fore why they were called 'tracts', but that one you gave me the other day tracked me this way and tracked me that way. and now it has tracked me down, and here I am!"

But do be careful to USE, AND NOT ABUSE, this method of Evan­gelism.

DON'T think that tracts are to take the place of personal witness­ing and speaking of Christ. They should he used as a supplemen­tary means, perhaps to intro­duce, maybe to clarify, and .probably best of all. to back up PERSONAL conversation.

DON'T rudely thrust tracts AT people, but in a respectful and friendly manner OFFER them with a bright word.

DONT use tracts thoughtlessly — giving, for instance, one with the title "Every Tenth must Die!" to a very sick old man. or "Do you love your baby?" to an old maid. Use your head as well as your heart in this work.

DONT screw up tracts and give them out looking like a worn-out dish-rag. or they will prob­ably be treated like one. Keep them in a folder or book or pouch NEATLY.

DO use them PRAYERFULLY. Praver is the key that unlocks the heart and enables the mes­sage of the printed page to enter and stay as a permanent

guest. Keep the seed watered by prayer after sowing.

DO use them CAREFULLY. Don I scatter them around carelessly. Seek to send each one on a definite mission. You are hand­ling messages of life capable, by the working of God's Spirit, of being used to the salvation of precious souls.

(Cont. page 8)

Only a Tract It's only a tract! You map tear

it, And crumple it up in your

hand; The wind, as it passes, may

bear it And scatter it over the land.

It's only a tract! You may spurn it,

And deem it unworthy a thought;

May ridicule it, trample and burn it,

Despise it, and set it at naught.

It's only a tract! But it telleth Of holiness, happiness, heaven;

Where God in eternity dwelleth With sinners His lore has for­

given.

It points to the Substitute dying. The Sinless, for sinners like

you. Oh. soul, on His merits relying.

Come, prove that its message is true!

It is but a tract! Yet its warning Is whispered in Jesus' own

voice; And at thy acceptance or scorn­

ing Either heaven or hell will re­

joice!

(Selected.)

EVANGEL, October, 1962. Page 3

EVANGEL

DITAORlAL THE "24-HOUR-PER-DAY" MISSIONARY

Do you realize that you owe much to the printed page? Had it not been for the Word of God you would not know Christ today! We are greatly indebted to this means of communication.

One of today's greatest miracles is the manner in which literacy is growing in every country of the world. It is estimated that 3,000,000 people learn to read every seven days!

It is interesting to note that authorities claim that within a

few short years almost every Aboriginal child in Australia will have the opportunity of educaion.

Literature is a very powerful "%>t-hour-per-day missionary". The following points give some idea of its widespread ministry:—

fa) Literature goes where missionaries are not permitted. (b) Literature works while we are asleep—even after death. (c) The printed page never flinches, never shows cowardice.

(D. M. PantonJ I'd) Literature leaps language and racial barriers, (e) Literature is the most economical means of carrying out

Christ's command. (E.L.O.) Is it significant that Russia prints twice as many books of

various titles as any other nation? She boasts of having taken China by the printed page.

Do you realize that J. Hudson Taylor was finally brought to Christ by a tract?

Most missionary societies today have a literature programme More and more the challenge of this medium is brought before Us

Our mission endeavours to distribute suitable and soul-winning literature right throughout the field. The magazine you hold in your hand is used effectively.

It is known as "another missionary." Mission Publications of Australia, the joint A.I.M.-U.A M print

ing project, produces S.S. materials, tracts and other needy reading matter for our people.

WORLD LITERATURE SUNDAY, which is sponsored by the Evangelical Literature Overseas, Wheaton III, U.S.A. this year

(Continued page 9)

Front Cover: Mr. and Mrs. C. Palmer, Messrs. F. Fulford and C. Booter~* Palm Island, Q., read the EVANGEL. Our magazine is expecta'ntlv^oke^ for month by month on the stations. " ^ raly loOKe<,

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Vol. LVII, No. 2 October, 1962

Published by the Aborigines Inland Mission of Australia, 135 Wentworth Road, Enfield, N.S.W.

Editor . Wesley R. Caddy

Assistant Editor . . . Mrs. E. A. Collins

MISSIONARIES, REPORTERS AND OTHERS SENDING NEWS PLEASE NOTE:

All material should reach the Editor . . .136 Wentworth Road,

ENFIELD, N.S.W., before the 1st of each month, and will then appear in the Evangel a month later.

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EVANGEL, October, 1962.

by Mrs. D. Brown

of Cherbourg, Q.

There are four reasons why my people like the Evangel.

Firstly: Because it is our own magazine. This magazine goes into nearly every home on the Settle­ment here. It just reminds me again of God's Word when He said, "Go ye into the highways and byways." That is why we believe the Evangel is an outstanding missionary on its own. and we thank God for the way He uses it.

Secondly: Our people are mission­ary minded. They are interested in the reports from the different sta­tions. We here at Cherbourg ac­knowledge the regular arrival of 150 Evangels each month. Words cannot express the blessings we receive from reading this paper.

Thirdly: There is the A.I.M. Daily Prayer Calendar. We do look for­ward to this, so that we who love the Lord know just what to pray for.

EVANGEL, October, 1962.

4 REASONS WHY MY PEOPLE

~~ LIKE THE EVANGEL

Fourthly: There is news of our past students and our own mission­aries, also the Field Directory at the back, giving the addresses of our missionaries on the whole of the A.I.M. Field.

Dear Reader, if you are not already receiving the Evangel regu­larly, I urge you to do so.

I pray that God will continue to bless this magazine and multiply its ministry a thousandfold.

HOW'S YOUR READING DIET? Our reading, like our eating,

must be spiced by variety. If a Christian reader dedicated

himself only to reading commen­taries, I'm afraid he would soon tire of them.

If he only read missionary biographies, he would be carried away by the spirit of adventure without receiving the necessary spiritual nourishment.

If he read only sacred novels, he would not reach the maturity in his spiritual life that he would get through commentaries and other devotional books.

That is why the Christian reader should vary his reading as much as he varies his food, to assure that all is profitable, though different in nature.

By this means the Christian will effect his spiritual growth in a way that is complete and normal.

Mrs. B. Clarke, missionary, of Lake Cargelligo, N.S.W., and Mrs. Kelly, of the Murrin Bridge Settlement, read the EVANGEL.

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TRACT IN THE SAND

Coming to our house for Bible study with Ken Getty is a young man of twenty who has recently come to the city for work. One day when walking in his home vil­lage, he came across a tract in the sand: having picked it up, he read it and believed the truth of its message. Since then he has taken a Bible Correspondence course and is now planning to be baptized. Pray that the Lord will work in his heart and establish him in Himself.

G. Williams, CX.C.

WANTED-NON­PROFESSIONAL MISSIONARIES

Missions working in the Northern Territory have been asked by the Department of Welfare to publicise as widely as possible the present opportunities for the enlistment of teachers and nursing sisters on Gov­ernment Settlements.

Trained teachers are eligible to apply for the positions of teacher, teacher-in-charge. or head teacher in schools on Government Settlements or Stations. (These stations are privately owned, but have a Govern­ment school for children on them.)

A nursing sister making applica­tion must have at least two cer­tificates, although there is limited scope for those with only the gen­eral certificate. Positions may be applied for either permanently or temporarily, and the Northern Ter­ritory Administration will meet the

salary and also travelling expenses for those giving at least 12 months' service.

Further information can be ob­tained by writing to the Director, Aborigines Inland Mission. 135 Wentworth Road, Enfield, N.S.W.

GOOD NEWS For God so loved the world

that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16.

NEWCASTLE A.I.M. ANNUAL

LUNCHEON A very happy time was experi­

enced at the annual luncheon of the Newcastle Ladies' Auxiliary of the A.I.M. on July 31st, at the Islington Baptist Church. The Rev. Mr. Wat­son, minister of the Islington Church,

Miss Emile Melrose, of Condobolin, N.S.W., is one of the faithful Chris

tians in that centre.

and Mrs. Watson were present, and we were very happy to have them.

Over 100 ladies and a few men gathered with us to hear Mrs. Col­lins tell of her recent experiences in the Northern Territory. With her usual charm and wit she held the attention of all present.

She also told of the need for a "cool room" for Darwin. We were very happy in being able to present Mrs. Collins with a cheque for £100 towards same.

Our next £100 is already nearly half-way!

The meeting was presided over by the President. Mrs. T. Winton. and two lovely solos were rendered by Mrs. Heathcote.

Mrs. Marr. our oldest member, cut the birthday cake, which had been donated and beautifully decor­ated by Mr. Fairbairn.

NEWS FROM

ECHUCA, VIC.

Mrs. M. Payne, who with her late husband laboured in the Echuca-Cummeragunja area for many years, recently passed away.

Mr. Paul Egan, of Echuca, Vic, writes:—

At the time of writing, many of us are sorry at the passing of a very active Church member, Mrs. May Payne.

Mrs. Payne will be sadly missed by white and dark folk alike. She was very well known among the dark people.

We have seen some changes in the Church here at Echuca lately. Pastor Doug. Holloway has left, and his place has been taken by Mr. Barry Pryor.

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DRY-SEASON ITINERARY — NORTHERN TERRITORY

by E. A. Collins

"Why do you call it 'dry sea­son'? Don't you mean summer time?"

"No, it 's not summer time. In the N.T. there are only two sea­sons, the dry and the wet. The "dry" s t retches from Eas te r to about the end of September-early October, then comes the "wet".

Apart from the Stuar t High­way, which stretches the 950 miles from Alice Springs to Darwin, and is a sealed (bitu­men) road, outback road trans­port is a t a standstill during the "wet". Until the roads dry out, and in many places until the grades goes through to shape them up again, there is no road t ranspor t .

LET'S GET A TRUE

PICTURE OF THE

itinerating "Why call it work?"

"In isolated a r ea s east and west of the main north-south road, catt le stat ions have been established, and a lways have a staff of native stockmen. They live, with their families, in close proximity to the homestead.

Unless missionaries go with the Gospel, there is no way by which they can hea r the mes­sage of God's offer of a free salvation through His Son, the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Very few can read or write, and in most places the re is still the need for a school for the children.

"Hove wonderful, then, to go joy-riding through hundreds of

COUNTRY

miles of country! What a time you missionaries have!"

"Just a moment! Let 's get a true picture of this country. In most places it 's a harsh, dry country."

(Cont. page 15)

EVANGEL. October, 1962.

Literature is a missionary's tool. —A. J. Weins.

Missionaries taught us to read, but Communists gave us the books to read.

—Grandson of Mahatma Ghandi.

The gospel leaflet becomes the paper missionary which no curtain —purple, bamboo or iron, can keep out.

—Williard Aldrich.

Give me 26 lead soldiers and | will conquer the world (the alphabet in printer's type).

— Benjamin franklin

Till I come, give attendance to reading. 1st Tim. 4:13

—Paul.

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DO use them BELIEVINGLY, leav­ing the results with God. YOU may see none until eternity, but be assured results DO come. and we hear of many, years afterwards, which are probably NEVER known by the person who actually gave out the tract.

Now after all these "Do's" and "Don'ts." just this one word — DO USE THEM — and start NOW!

FREE TRACT BAND OF AUSTRALIA

Pastor R. V. Ham, the writer of the above article, with his wife, conducts The Free Tract Band of Australia.

A great number of attractive tracts are produced for children's work, adults, backsliders, the be­reaved, etc.. and can be obtained by writing to Pastor R. V. Ham. "Bethel," Durham Street, St. Lucia, Q. Please state type of tract and number required.

N.S.W. ANNUAL

MEETINGS OF

A.I.M.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

in

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH

George Street, Sydney.

Sessions at 3.30 and 7.30.

MISSIONARY SPEAKERS.

ALL WELCOME.

PARENTS READ SOME OF THE STORIES

by E. J. TREZISE

Whilst on a survey of northern areas for the Mission about two years ago. I was amazed to find volumes by the false cults and "isms" in the homes of many Christians. There was also a corresponding absence of good evangelical literature. This confirmed our desire to assist in the spread of sound Christian books, and led to our becoming representatives for the Christian Literature Crusade.

We found that our people on Palm Island were eager to buy and read these helpful books. It has been encouraging to hear of parents reading some of the simpler stories, etc., to their children.

People have also been happy to buy their own New Testaments or Bibles. About 70 of these have found homes on Palm Island, and quite a number has also gone to the mainland.

We praise the Lord that we have had the privilege of helping in the distribution of this wholesome and life-giving literature.

OFFERING BOX CLEARANCE

September was the month for the half-yearly clearing of Offering Boxes. If yon have not forwarded the contents of your box yet, would you do so immediately? Thank you!

Send to Aborigines Inland Mis­sion, 135 Wenrworth Road, Enfield, N.S.W.

DO YOU WANT TO WRITE MORE EFFECTIVELY FOR

THE LORD?

You can learn to write better re­ports, prayer-letters and articles by taking a course in basic journalism

by the AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN

WRITERS INSTITUTE.

Write for further details to REV. A. L. ASCOUGH,

John Knox Memorial Church, Rockhampton, Q.

Missionaries Mr. and Mrs.

M. Field. talk over the work at the

Farm, Katherine, N.T

with Stephen and Kittv.

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WOORABINDA, Q. The Mission House is situated on Perch Creek cattle station, approxi­

mately five miles from the Woorabinda Settlement, Queensland. This is 100 miles due west of Rockhampton, and half-way between Duaringa and Baralaba. All around are large cattle stations and dairies.

The Woorabinda Settlement is managed by the Government, and has approximately 800 people in residence.

Districts surrounding this settlement afford much scope for a "reaching out" ministry, with many people gathered in varying sized groups, many of whom have little or no Christian witness.

It is the object of the resident missionaries to itinerate these areas in future days.

On Woorabinda the regular weekly meetings include the usual Sunday services, Sunday School and Open-Air. There are three Christian Endeavour meetings, a ladies' meeting, two regular prayer meetings, and an after-school meeting has been conducted until just recently. The missionaries also take Religious Instruction in the school. In all the church meetings the coloured Christians give their assistance.

Till recently Miss Fairfax was the missionary in charge, but the work has now been taken over by Mrs. Spence. who is assisted by Miss Elaine Webb.

The Lord's blessing has been very evident over the past months, and it has been encouraging to see many souls saved.

Pray that the Lord will continue to draw out a "people" for Himself at Woorabinda.

EDITORIAL (Cont.)

falls on October 14. Can we take the challenge featured in this "literature issue" and pray for the ministry of the printed page? Ask God to bless writers, editors, producers, translators and dis­tributors of Chritian literature everywhere.

'A drop of ink can make millions think."

u^*^ EVANGEL. October, 1962.

NEW WORKER

TESTIFIES

Mr. Max Schenk

"But let patience have her per­fect word that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing." James 1:4.

Learning to be patient is one of the hardest things that I have found in my Christian experience, and especially in regard to my accep­tance by the A.I.M.

After much prayer, I believed that God wanted me to apply to the A.I.M. for future service. I applied early in 1959. but was informed by Mr. Long that owing to the result of the medical examination my ap­plication was to be deferred for three months, and would be recon­sidered on the findings of these three months.

During this time the rebuilding of the Retta Dixon Home came before my notice. I had prayed and given to this work, but now God was prompting me to offer for practical service.

I was accepted for this service, which would take me to Darwin where I am at present). This would help me to find the answer to the doctor's question, "Does change of climate help?"

I left for Darwin on the 11.11.59, expecting to be home again in nine months' time, but three years have passed, and the rebuilding is still not completed. "Patience"!

I completed my re-application to the Mission at the end of 1961. and stated that the change of climate was very helpful.

On the 5th February. 1962. I was accepted for service.

Praise God, He led me through His "open door" in His "fullness of time".

"Patience is a virtue" is the Devil's lie — it is a "fruit of the Spirit"! Gal. 5:22.

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news TOWNSVILLE, Q. It was with very mixed feelings

that we boarded the launch for our last trip from Palm Island to Towns­ville. We had just left the group of friends on the shore, some of whom we had had the joy of leading to Christ during our five years on the Island.

ANSWERED PRAYER — A HOUSE AND TRANSPORT

We were rejoicing in the fact that, thanks to your prayers and quite a search, there was a very nice rented house to go to in the Aitken-vale area, about a mile from the Government Reserve.

Then there was transport to con­sider, and it did seem that we would have to depend on our "old faith­ful"—motor scooter and sidecar—at least for the time being. However, we were able to sell the scooter and buy a small car Ford Anglia, 1954 model), which is in good con­dition and doing a fine job for us. She has already taken us 700 miles in the three weeks in which she has been a "member" of our team.

Many thanks to those who have remembered this need in prayer also. It will by no means be as satisfac­tory as a Kombi, hut for the time being enables us to at least go to our people and minister to them.

WE "MEET THE PEOPLE"

The people in our care are quite independent of the "Act" except those on the Aitkenvale reserve. This latter has a few permanent residents, but is primarily to provide city accommodation for Palm Islanders who have to make the trip to town.

HAPPY VALLEY is the rather ironical name given to the area just

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near the cemetery, where a few huts are housing about 20 adults and 15 children. We have visited the homes here, and felt there was a welcome and a sense of need, not only in tem­poral things, but also spiritually — at least on the part of some.

ROSENEATH. by the river bank in the "Wet", that is) is about nine miles from us, and again comprises a number of huts dotted amongst the bush.

Sunday Schools have been com­menced in both areas, and last Sun­day our first adult services were held in each place.

GARBUTT is a different proposi­tion. Here the people are living in homes scattered amongst the white community. We have made a few contacts here, and look forward to gathering these people together for a service, etc.

Having their "own missionary" is quite a new experience for many of the Townsville people, and we trust we may count on your prayers as we seek to get to know each other and point them to the Saviour.

D. & E. Trezise.

DELISSAVILLE, N.T. We had a very wonderful meeting

on Friday, 3rd August. Mr. Eldridge brought Mr. Nixon, Mr. and Mrs. Goodchild and Mrs. Eldridge. They came around by road to Delissaville.

The moving picture of Billy Gra­ham was very good to see. It was wonderful to have Mr. Nixon, and he played the accordeon and we sang hymns and choruses.

Mr. Stretton stayed here a week and helped Mr. Treloar making a garage. While he was here he showed some slides at our evening meetings.

Half of the East Arm people are having their holiday about 15 miles from our Settlement. One day Mr. Treloar and I went out there and had a meeting, and I played the guitar. The people were very glad to hear the Lord's Word.

Bobby Lane.

MOREE, N.S.W. What a wonderful privilege to

trust the Lord for everything. We have proved Him time and time again during our missionary experi­ence. Let us mention just one of our many experiences.

We needed £500 to completely pay off the new station waggon.

Paddy John and Bobby

Lane (writer of

Delissaville report)

is a teacher-aide

in the Delissaville

School.

EVANGEL, October, 1962.

Recently a cheque came for that amount, earmarked for the car. How we thank the Lord for His faith­fulness and for the reliable vehicle He has provided.

It was a joy recently to have two workers, Messrs. R. Wedd and J. Muir. from the Open-Air Cam­paigners, with us for a week of meetings. Meetings were held in the three centres.

The Church on the Aboriginal station was filled night after night.

Meetings at the top camp were held in Mrs. Smith's home, and in spite of the extremely cold weather, a good meeting was held at Thomp­son's Row one night.

At the time of writing. Pastor B. Bird, of the Fingal Church, and Mr. Lyell Browning are with us for a teaching mission.

Recently the Girls' Life Brigade, which is connected to our A.I.M. work, attended an Annual Rally at Armidale. They were accompanied

by officers Grinstead.

Rita Birkett and Mrs.

A. and H. Klienschmidt.

FINGAL, N.S.W. Greetings from Fingal! Proverbs

3:13. On the 9th of August a party of

our people went to Telgun. and Mr.

CLIP OUT THIS PRAYER CALENDAR FOR DAILY USE

cipal and staff, on whom rests the respon­sibility of teaching and training these young coloured people for future service.

W. 24— DELISSAVILLE. N T . MR. and MRS. TRELOAR are seeking to serve the Lord here, and we intercede for them and their work today. Ask that the Holy Spirit will move in the hearts of those to whom they minister, especially the young folk.

Th. 25 —HOSPITAL VISITATION. Many of our workers are constant visitors to hospitals, and their visits are often a means of great blessing. Ask the Lord to provide op­portunities for passing on the story of salvation to those in need.

Fr. 26 —ANNUAL MEETING of A.I.M. Praise the Lord for His wonderful goodness and leading over the past 12 months. Specially ask that the speakers taking part in these meetings will be a blessing and a chal­lenge to many.

Sa. 27 — BAGOT RESERVE. N.T. MR. and MRS. PARISH will be preparing todav for the ministry of the Lord's Day. Ask Him to guide and bless them as thev seek to preach and teach the Gospel mes­sage.

Su. 28 —NATIVE MISSIONARIES. Praise God today for those of our coloured brethren who have gone out in faith to serve the Lord amongst their own people. Prav that the Lord will continue to use them.

M. 29 —DUBBO. N.S.W. We are grateful to our Associate Workers here, MR. and MRS. J. DAVIDSON, who are doing a fine work in this centre. Pray that the Lord

will continue to bless their witness.

T. 30 —BOGGABILLA. N.S.W. MR. and MRS. PALMER, assisted by MRS. C. KNOX, are faithfully labouring here. Pray that the new converts will daily grow in grace, and that their faith will be strengthened day by day.

W. l — L E T US PRAISE GOD TOGETHER for all the victories gained, the souls saved, and for His faithfulness over yet another month. GLORY BE TO HIS NAME'

Aborigines Inland Mission of Australia

DAILY PRATER CALENDAR OCTOBER, 1962

Place this prayer calendar in your Bible and use it every day. Start with the day you receive it, and continue until the next calendar arrives.

M. 1 — FINGAL. Today, we will specially re­member Pastor and Mrs. Bill Bird and the people of the A.I.M. Church at this Centre. Pray that each Christian here may be wonderfully used.

Tu. 2 — ARMIDALE AND OUTSTATIONS: Our Associate Workers who help so faithfully at these places will be encouraged by your prayers today. Pray that their ministry will be inspired by the Holy Spirit.

W. 3 — MRS. S. SPENCE and MISS ELAINE WEBB: Our thoughts turn to these mis­sionaries today, and let us praise God that both are progressing favourably, and ask Him to restore them to complete health.

Th. 4 —NORM ANTON. N.Q. Let us remember the believers at this northern centre today. Ask God to strengthen them in their faith so that others may be led to Christ through their witness.

Fr. 5 —PALM ISLAND — MR. and MRS. HAL-LETT need our prayer for the work here. Evil forces are always busy, and there is much to entice the Christian towards wrongdoing.

Sa. 6 —HEALTH OF MISSIONARIES. Pressing EVANGEL. October, 1962.

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FIELD NEWS (ont.)

Absalom showed slides of central west of N.S.W.

The pictures showed mission sta­tions where the Ferguson and Gor­don brothers are working amongst our people, and Mr. Absalom asked for special prayer for them.

Mr. Dan Paulson and Mr. M. Venz gave a few items on their steel guitars, and we enjoyed a few

choruses together. There has been much sickness

here, owing to the 'flu, both adults and children being affected.

Mrs. M. Phillips, of Cherbourg (Q.), is holidaying here after her illness, and we thank the Lord for her bright fellowship.

In Psalm 108 we read, "Let them exalt Him, also in the congregation of the people, and praise Him in the assembly of elders."

Rosalie Browning.

RETTA DIXON HOMES

DARWIN, N.T. Greetings in the Name of our

Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We praise Him for the continued

health of our children. It was with some regret that we said farewell to Miss Williams, our House Mother.

Mr. L. Nixon, of the Nixon team.

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needs of the work and the continuous de­mands on the services of our missionaries tend to be very trying. Ask Him. Whose "grace is sufficient." to strengthen each of His servants.

Su. 7 —OPEN AIR MEETINGS. Remember to­day those who will be conducting Open Air Meetings. Ask the Lord to inspire and bless the preaching of His Word.

M. 8 — BORROLOOLA. Much prayer is being offered for the need of workers at this centre. Continue with us (the Christians at Borroloola are praying, too) in faith.

Tu. 9 —CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR MEET­INGS: This effective method of teaching and training young folk is used on many of our stations. Pray for the various leaders of C.E. and Youth Fellowships as they seek to win the children to Christ.

W. 10 - M . C. R. MAIN has been a patient in Darwin Hospital for some time. Ask the Lord to raise up our brother and re­store him to health and strength again.

Th. 11 -•EVANGEL". Let us make a special petition for our monthly paper today. This has often been called, because of its witness, "another missionary". Ask God to use this magazine to His glory

Fr. 1 2 - P R A Y for BELIEVERS all over the Field today. Another week-end is ap­proaching and with it come manv tempta­tions. Many face sore trials week by week. Pray that the Lord will specially strengthen and sustain them

Sa. 13 -COWRA N.S.W, There is a great need here at the moment for Christian workers. Remember the people and the need of spiritual help.

Su. WORLD LITERATURE SUNDAY: To-which kPrHy,(Sue E d i t °"a l ) for Literature over ,h d ' S t " b u t e d ^ Christ's Name all ZoulleZ°T]d- Ask the L o r d to sP^k through the printed page

M ' 1 5 " " t o d a y l ^ k Z ^ L U l e r d t u r e - ™ remember AUSTRALIA.OF MISSION PUBLICATIONS OF S c h o o l s *• H u " d reds of S u n d a y Schools receive blessing from the lessons

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compiled by Mr. and Mrs. Miles and their helpers. Ask the Lord to bless these workers and use them to His Glory.

T. 16 —HOUSE PARENTS AT R.D.H. Pray for these folk, whose great love for the Lord and for little ones has led them to our

Retta Dixon Home at Darwin. Ask that they will be given wisdom, understand­ing and strength for each day.

W. 17 —"MIRACLES AND MELODIES". This afternoon this helpful radio session will be heard from 5DN Darwin. Pray that many hearts will be touched by the mes­sage of the Gospel simply and clearly presented.

Th 18 —GENERAL FUND: Praise the Lord for the wonderful way in which He supplies the needs of the Mission month by month, and lay before Him again the need of this particularly important fund.

Fr. 19 —HEADQUARTERS' STAFF: Remember the staff at Headquarters today, as they daily face fresh responsibilities and de­cisions, and sometimes sickness and trials. Ask the Lord to renew their strength and keep them by His power.

Sa. 20 —TOWNSVILLF AREA. Special prayer is asked for the new work being opened up by Mr. and Mrs. E. Trezise in the Aboriginal settlements around Townsville. Do pray earnestly that more and more will gradually attend these meetings.

Su. 21—SUNDAY SCHOOLS and workers all over the Field are doing a wonderful work again today. Pray for the Superin­tendents and teachers that they may be fired with zeal to win the children for Christ.

M. 22 — DENILIQUIN. N.S.W. MR. and MRS. V. PAGE are carrying on a very good work and witness here, and need the support of our prayers. Uphold them before the Lord, asking His blessing upon them and the believers under their care.

T 23 —BIBLE TRAINING INSTITUTE, SIN­GLETON. Pray for wisdom and under­standing, health and strength for the Prin-

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NEWS OF WORKERS (Cont.)

Hospital for some weeks. . . . Mr. B. Clarke spent several weeks in Parkes during August, under medical treatment.

The prayerful sympathy of the A.I.M. family is extended to Miss A. Goulter and Mr. A. C. Goulter. of Adelaide. S.A., in the home-call of their sister. Miss Elsie Goulter, who passed into the presence of her Saviour on August the 19th.

Miss Goulter had a long mission­ary career. After serving overseas for some years, she returned to Aus­tralia and laboured with the A.I.M. on several of our N.S.W. stations.

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LET'S GET A TRUE PICTURE (Cont.)

"Oh — / don't know. Look at the map. What interesting and intriguing names there are: King River, Limestone Creek, Battle Creek, Cooliabah Creek, Skull Creek, Top Springs, and that's only a few of them."

"Yes, tha t ' s true, but what the map doesn't tell you is tha t dur­ing the dry season there 's not a vestige of water in them."

"Well, there's surely nice shady trees and some beauti­fully cool spots?"

"No, it 's seldom you find this. The t imber is all very stunted, and the re is little shade to be found. The grass is dry, hard, and stiff, and coated with dust."

"Even so, I still think it would be lovely just driving along those back country roads."

"That may be, if it were only a ma t t e r of following the road, which looks so clearly set out on the map."

"Isn't that all these is to it?" "No. not always. In places

roads, as marked even on the latest maps, are a long way from being accurately set down. Take the case of five s tat ions visited in the last few weeks by our missionaries. These were Wil-leroo, Delamere, Kil larney, Mon-tegrinni and Moolooloo. The road in to Delamere tu rns off fully 30 miles fur ther a long than where marked on the map, and there 's not a single signpost to tell you or guide you; not even a house in between."

"Well, that's Delamere. What was the difficulty about Kil­larney?"

"Just this word about Dela­mere, before telling you some­thing of Killarney. The map doesn't show any r iver a t Dela­mere, but there is one, the Gre­gory. During the wet it 's a raging torrent . In t he dry it's dry. They have no bore. The present wate r supply is from a small soak which yields about 60 gallons a day, and has to be carted daily to the homestead. As for Killarney, the old home­stead is deserted. W a t e r is pumped from a bore, and a single man keeps lonely vigil there — manning the pump and maintaining the w a t e r supply for the stock. It 's Ray Tilmuth, by the way. He grew up in the Ret ta Dixon Home in Darwin. He's a six-footer and an expert s tockman now — dependable, too. That ' s why they left him to take care of the engine and pump."

"Well, if no roads go by, where does he get his supplies?"

"There are brought out by truck about once a week."

"Where's the main camp or homestead, then?"

"At the moment , a t Golla-gher's. Tha t ' s about 20 miles or more away .

Another Re t ta Dixon Home boy is here. This t ime it 's Alfie Russell.

"It must be a costly way of preaching the Gospel."

"Yes. it is that . You jus t h a v e to t r ave r se la rge dis tances. Charles Main and Max Field covered about 1600 miles in a month on one side of the bitu­men, and then 800 miles on t h e other side in ten days . The gen­eral procedure is to set up camp, prepare the evening meal , h a v e a meeting, sleep, breakfas t , break camp, then move on to t h e next stat ion. I t ' s the daily rout­ine. Besides the petrol and oil costs, high wear and tear on tyres and vehicle, it t akes heavy toll of physical s t rength , but t h e testimony of those who go is a joyful one. They count it a privilege indeed to go at t he Lord's command.

"How shall they believe in Him of Whom they have no t heard? . . ." "Fai th coming by hearing and hear ing by t h e Word of God."

"This work then surely needs people to pray for those who go."

"Yes, it certainly does. Most times it is only once a year t h a t these nat ive people see a mis­sionary. In some places it m a y be two or three years ."

HOW WE NEED TO PRAY THAT THE RIGHT WORD WILE BE SPOKEN, AND THAT GOD WILL TAKE HIS OWN WORD AND CAUSE IT TO GROW AND MLTIPLY. AND MANY SOULS BE ADDED TO THE LORD."

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW TELEPHONE No.

for the Editor, Mr. W. R. Caddy. is 74-5589.

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THE GIRL WHO MADE DILLY BAGS (Cont.)

'possom trees and carried his kill across his shoulder. He gathered sugarbag from the bee hives, and each day he walked until darkness fell.

The closer he got to Lowana's mia mia the longer were the stages he walked. He staggered under the weight of the food he was bringing her.

Lowana had sat in the mia mia since the tribe went away, and her fingers were busy making dilly bags. The food she gathered did not satisfy her hunger. She had no spears to hunt for game. She lived on yams and waterlily roots, and the shellfish she found on the beach.

One day the string she used for the dilly bags kept breaking. She made mistakes in the plaiting, and her fingers fumbled in their work.

She knew why her fingers shook, why she kept looking towards the bush where the tall trees stood silently waiting.

Someone was coming nearer and nearer. She knew he would come.

Then his shadow fell over her. and she looked up at him.

"You belong to me," Yoadi said. "Your father and your mother pro­mised you to me a long time ago. I come now."

He gave her the food he had brought for her. and watched her while she ate.

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"We will go now and join our people." he said, when she had fin­ished.

"Yes." she replied.

He walked down the track and she followed him.

'—People of the Dream Time.

In many ways Yoadi reminds us of the Lord Jesus Christ. Here was Lowana lonely and hungry, and Yoadi came from a long way off. to be with her and bring her food. The Lord Jesus came from heaven to be our Saviour and to satisfy all our needs.

Then, too, one day He will come and take us to heaven, just as Yoadi came and took lonely Lowana to where all her people were.

The Lord Jesus Christ wants to he your Saviour. He wants to give you eternal life; in fact, all you need. Will you accept Him today?

NEWS OF WORKERS

Mr. E. A. Collins. General Sec­retary and Field Superintendent, re­turned to Sydney after two months in the Northern Territory. During his stay in the north. Mr. Collins visited all the A.I.M. centres.

Miss M. Fairfax, who was in Syd­ney for the World C.E. Convention, remained on for some weeks for deputation. She plans to return to Rockhampton. and then proceed further north as the Lord opens the way. Prayer for her future centre of activity will be appreciated.

Others attending the World C.E. Convention were Miss B. Clough, of the Bible Training Institute. Single-

SPUNKY Owing to the ill-health of Miss

K. Davis, who is in the U.S.A. just now, we do not have the usual article by Spunky. Watch this column next month, children!

ton. and Miss R. Shaw. Secretary of the A.I.M. Queensland Advisory Council.

At the end of August. Pastor Bill Bird, of the Fellowship Church, Fingal, N.S.W.. and Mr. Lyall Browning, conducted a Teaching Mission at Moree. N.S.W.

The annual luncheon of the Mel­bourne Ladies' Auxiliaries was held in that city on August the 3rd. Mrs. E. A. Collins travelled from Sydney to speak at this gathering, and Miss Enid Williams, who was passing through from the Retta Dixon Homes. Darwin, was the soloist. Miss Williams later proceeded to Sydney, where she will be engaged in depu­tation for an indefinite period.

Prayer is asked for several of our workers who have been laid aside with illness. Miss E. Walker paid a visit to Sydney for medical treat­ment recently. . . . Mr. C. Main has been a patient in the Darwin

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IN APPRECIATION Mrs. S. Spence and Miss E.

Webb, who were involved in a car accident between Rockhamp­ton and Woorabinda. on August the 9th. wish to convey their sin­cere thanks for the many letters, cards, gifts and the assurance of prayer received during their stay-in hospital. Because of their in­juries and physical condition, it will be some time before acknow­ledgments can be made.

EVANGEL, October, 1962.

THE GIRL WHO MADE DILLY BAGS

walked together with laughter.

The tribes walked for many days. and after they passed a place, there was no more game left at that place, for there were many to feed.

After some days. Yoadi walked back from the lead until he reached the last old woman and tired child.

Then he called out and all the people stopped. He demanded of them. "Where is I.owana?" and none could answer him.

In a land where the mountains and sea were brothers, and the trees were straight and tall, there lived a young girl called Lowana, who was shy with people.

Her eyes were dark and timid, but when she walked along through the bush they became bright with the wonder that she felt.

She lived alone in a Mia Mia of bark, and made dilly bags for those who needed them. Her fingers were long, and they plaited the strands of string with quick movement, so that the number of dilly bags she made was greater than that of any other woman.

The young men of the tribe passed her by on their way to the hunt, for she had no laughing words to ex­change with them, nor any gesture that would bid them stay.

Yet. because of one young man who strode with them, she would watch them go until they disappear­ed among the trees.

The name of this man was Yoadi.

At a distant place there was to be a feast, and all the tribes gathered to go. The children ran across the

EVANGEL, October. 1962.

grass and shouted at each other. The women lifted their babies upon their shoulders and laughed together. They slung dilly bags upon their shoulders, the dilly bags that Lowana had made.

Soon only Lowana was left, for no one had thought to say, "Walk with us to the feast."

They had forgotten her. She was too quiet to be missed when people

"I will return for her." he said. "She will be hungry."

So he took his stone axe. his spear, his womera. his shield and his nulla nulla and he left them. He set off along the track they had travelled, and because the game had gone, his hunting took him far from the track. He cut footholds in the

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YOUNG SING LEE You sent your money and your missionary across the sea Who bought a Bible for young Sing Lee. And young Sing Lee when he had read therein Proceeded to turn his back on sin. Then he rested neither night nor day Till his brother walked in the narrow way.

And his brother worked till he had won Away from the gods his wife and son. And the woman told of her new-found joy. And Christ was preached by the happy boy.

Some of the folks who heard him speak Decided the one true God to seek. It wasn't long till half the town Had left its idols of wood and stone. But the work's not ended yet. my friends. You started something that never shall end. When you sent your money and your missionary across the sea Who bought the Bible for young Sine Lee.

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FIELD NEWS (Cont.)

had a meeting with the children of Retta Dixon Homes, and it was our great joy to see some of them re­ceive Jesus Christ as their own per­sonal Saviour.

A very successful G.L.B. camp was held at Coomalie Creek, for which we praise the Lord.

The children have been very help-fid since Miss Williams left us, and it is a joy to see them taking their turn at reading the Scriptures.

There is an urgent need for more House Parents here. Will you join us in prayer that the Lord will sup­ply this need. Also that He will endow those of us already here in this capacity with grace, strength, and wisdom, to bring up the children in the nurture and admonition of the lord Jesus Christ.

(Mrs.) Mary Reid.

"UPS AND DOWNS" AT BAGOT RESERVE

Sunday School attendance has been "up". Over 30 each week, though most of these are in the beginners'

class. For three weeks we held Sunday School under the trees. At­tendance then went "up" to 66. This included the Delissaville children, who were in Darwin for a period. There are well over 60 children who could come each week. Would your prayer help them along'.'

"Down" to Casuarina beach for another week-long holiday camp will soon be the experience of the Bagot school children. They will be back again before you read this, but join us in prayer that because of their experience they will give "up" their lives to the Lord.

When three of the Bagot girls. Phyllis Roberts. Betty Lee and Joy Woodie. went to a G.L.B. week-end training camp at Comalie Creek, their marks were "up" and they all passed the N.C.O.'s course. They return to their company. 4th Dar­win, as lance-corporals to take more responsibility.

At Humpty Doo cattle station the numbers attending the monthly meet­ing are "down" slightly, as two of the old men passed away this year.

However, our hearts are warmed as we remember "Nipper." who often after hearing the gospel message would say. "You make me very happy". We visited him each week in hospital where he testified. "I speak to Lord Jesus in my own language." Last Monday. August 27th, his frail body was laid to rest out in the bush half a mile from the station homestead. It was a peace­ful funeral, no wailing or head-cutting, but only the sound of birds twittering in the beautiful afternoon sunshine. We believe there was no need to be sorry for "Nipper," for although his body was "down" in the earth, his spirit was "up" in glory, "forever with the Lord."

A. Clark, V. and W. J. Parish.

CHRISTMAS

GIFTS

Heather Douglas, of Euabalong, N.S.W.. shows the doll and cradle she received at the Christmas Tree last year. Heather is but one of the hundreds of children who benefit from gifts sent to the stations from the Headquarters of the A.I.M.

Gifts for this Christmas are being received and packed now. If you or your church plan to help again in this way, could you send your gifts and parcels to Aborigines In­land Mission, 135 Wentworth Road, Enfield, as soon as possible.

Aborigines Inland Mission of Australia

Founded by Mrs. R. Long. August 1st. 1905.

Head Office:

Secretary, -Davies A A S A

A J Bafcl A A s AL.C.A. , 202 Spring Street, Re

Phone 96-5184 Queensland State Council: Secretary, f

Tasmanian State Council: Secretary, Mr. w Wolnizer A

Egerton C Long (56-1008) General Secretary, Mr E A K. Beeby, Rev R. Farquhar;

Shornci i f fe, N E Wolnizer, 33 Pr

•',e--.-.::-!-- Read, Er.f.e : N J •'• P'-one 4-5561 Director

Federal Advisory Council: President Trio D rector Chairmen and Vice-Presidents,

'• [ • -••• - D General Treasurer, '.",r 5 Johnson J p. Hon Medical Advisor: Dr C Treloar. Hon. Aud i to r , Mr. W

C.l-S A CS A Victorian State Council: Melbourne Office, 174 C o i n s Street, Melbourne. Phone 63-1500 Secretary: Mr

Phone JU 4059. Treasurer: Mr. J. ,',<,. Baxter, Fiat 9, 17 Cochrane Street, Brighton

Shaw, 567 Hami l ton Road, Chermside. Treasurer: Mrs. V. Ems, 31 Cotton Street,

A.S.A , A.C.I S., 38 Proctors Road, Hobart; Treasurer, Mrs. W

Pace 16 Tas South Australian Auxiliary: Secretary and Treasurer: Mrs . M Tate, 24 Smith-Dorr en St , Netherby, S A

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