Calendar:April 16th to May 15th.

DAILY BIBLE BEADING:……..Apr. 16th, Gen. 13; Apr. 30th, Gen. 27; May 15th, Gen. 42. SUPPLEMENTARY READING:….. Apr. 4th, Matt. 1 ; Apr. 30th, Matt. 27; May 15th, Mark 14. MEMORY WORK:John 4:1-30; Memory Outline of John.
GOOD READING:"Life and Times of David," C. H. M.

Daily Bible Reading

In resuming our reading of the Old Testament, may we make a distinct advance upon our knowledge, and I need hardly add, our love of and obedience to God's word. Let us seek to pray for all who are thus reading together. If possible let us have a little season of reading before breakfast. I feel more and more the importance of this.

For those who can spare the time I would recommend reading the notes of the Numerical Bible on the chapter for the day. Many cannot do this, but whoever has the time will find these notes very helpful. I would say the same for Mr. Darby's Synopsis. There are but two volumes for the entire Old Testament, and you might easily find time for that, many of you, as you read the chapter.

You will remember I said I expected to start in with Matthew when we finished the New Testament, so as to keep it fresh in our minds. So on April 4th I expect to read Matthew 1, and to go on with a chapter daily. I hope many of you will join in this. Remember, Genesis will come first. I would suggest that we read our New Testament along about noon, if possible, or whenever most convenient, but let nothing interfere with the Old Testament reading.

Memory Work

I have suggested only half of John 4 for this month, as I don't want to overburden you; but let none of us miss memorizing this wonderful portion. A verse a day will do it.

And how nicely this will fit in with the new memory outline, which is to be the Gospel of John. What a treasure! To have this divine testimony to the glory of our Lord Jesus spread out in our minds, for our hearts to feed upon! I suppose we are more familiar with John than with any of the other Gospels, but we want careful work, so as to have the outline as complete as possible. So I am going to give three months for the outline- April, May, and June. I am quite sure a number of our "regulars" will do this work, but I am anxious for new recruits. This is a good place to begin if you have not made a start. Let us see how many of you will join us. A nice volume on John will be given to all who complete it.

I have already had some memory outlines of Luke sent in, but as there is nearly, as I write, a month more, I am hoping for a good many others. Let yours be among the number.

The Question Box

Ques. 17. – Exodus 8:19 speaks of the "finger of God" in judgment; Ps. 8:3 shows His power in creation. 1 Cor. 1:25 says, "The weakness of God is stronger than men." So the finger might speak of weakness, but if it be "God's finger" it is stronger than men and is seen as the power of God.

Ques. 18.-The passage in 1 Cor. IS refers to public testimony and while Mary and other women were no doubt witnesses to our Lord's resurrection, it was not their place to bear witness in the public way here spoken of.

I hope for more questions to be sent in. If you have answers for any of the back questions, it is not too late to send them in.

United Prayer

10.-Pray for the wives of two young brothers, who are ill, that our Lord may raise them up, if it be His blessed will.

WORK IN THE FOREIGN FIELD

We are thankful to give in the following letters tidings of a number of our brethren in various parts of the Field. Let us be much in prayer for them and especially for our brethren in Christ, both the missionaries and the native brethren, in war-torn China.

Immanuel Mission, Shiprock, New Mexico. Dear brothers in Christ:- Mar. 21 ,1927.

It is most interesting and helpful to read the letters in "Help and Food" from missionaries laboring earnestly for the Master in different fields.

These letters enable us to pray more definitely and intelligently for our brothers and sisters in other parts of the world, and reading of them and their work we are encouraged to pray on and press on!

Our field here in this Arizona desert seems small compared to others where some' of God's children are laboring, but there are precious souls here too, for whom Jesus died.

Our people are widely scattered, and sometimes it takes one whole day to ride out to one "hogan" and back.

This is surely a "stronghold of Satan." Awful darkness and superstition hold sway, and nearly every other man is a medicine man. And they are intent on keeping their people walking in the old way.

It seems to be, for us, a time of much seed-sowing. Perhaps others may reap, but it matters not who sows or who reaps if God but will give a great increase when He sees best. It is dry, hard, rocky ground indeed, but it is blessed, however, to always put over against any discouragement of Satan, "But God who is able!"
A letter received recently from a young Navaho in school brought joy to our hearts. The death of a favorite cousin of his was the occasion of the letter. In it he pleads with his people to turn from the medicine man's way to God's way. So I quote part of it:

"I used to be afraid to get sick or to die, why? Listen, folks, I was traveling on the wrong road; I was lost-that is what made me to fear. Now I know the wonderful road to Heaven, therefore I am not afraid to die because I know there is a beautiful place for me and everlasting life; no more pain, no more sorrow, no more hard work. I wish I was with you folks right now and help my people to bring them to Christ Jesus.

If all my people would become Christians how happy I would be, wonderful!"

We are praying the Lord will send this young man to us this summer, as he finishes school this spring. Four years ago when I came to Navaho-land, I feared it would be difficult to like these Navajos, but I soon found I could not help but love these children of the desert, and I am glad the Lord brought me to them and made me realize their great spiritual need.

A great many come for medicine, and often ask for the "medicine towards life." They mean only a medicine that will make them feel better, but it gives us a good opportunity to tell them of the One who is the true medicine towards everlasting life.

A number are listening earnestly, and some are a little troubled, but fear to break with heathenism.

We value your prayers for them.

Yours in our risen Lord,

Florence A. Barker, R. N.

Winslow, Ariz. Dear brother:- Mar. 25,1927.

The work here is experiencing somewhat of a lull just now, due especially to a number of heathen Indian dances which have recently utterly absorbed the interest and time of Winslow's Indian population. These dances have been carried on by Hopi Indians in the Laguna Camp, close by, and it is scarcely necessary to repeat that man cannot serve God and the devil, and these heathen dances are altogether of Satan. Therefore the attendance at the meetings has been very poor, and even work with the children has been affected. At first the Indian children were somewhat ashamed at their absence in favor of the dance, but their shame soon turned into efforts to justify themselves, and they gave as their reason for not coming, the attendance of the Mexican children, who have really outnumbered the Indians. This is not a reason, I feel quite sure, but merely an excuse. However, I decided at once to divide them and now take the Indian children on Lord's Day mornings, and the Mexican children in the afternoon. This has relieved that situation, and things are beginning to run more smoothly with the children. Meanwhile, however, the adult Indians are nursing their ill feelings and giving all manner of excuses, except the real reason, for their absence. Some of them have resented my outspoken criticism of these heathen orgies- criticism that would not have been made if some of them were not making a pretense of being Christians-members both of Presbyterian and Catholic churches.

I feel confident that all these difficulties will eventually get straightened out, and am looking to the Lord, not only for a renewal of their interest, but for a deeper interest that will bring them face to face with their need as guilty sinners before a holy God, and thus that they may be led to repentance toward Him, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.

With Christian greetings, I am

Your sister in our Lord Jesus Christ,

Minnie Armerding.

Nyangkundi, Irumu, Congo Beige. Dear brother G.:- Dec. 1926.

Our little Assembly here goes on happily in the things of the Lord and I trust we are being a testimony, however feeble, to the Truth of God and His love toward sinners. Our contact with the whites in the district is constantly increasing and this might be a matter of prayer on our behalf that here too our testimony may be faithful. With greetings in our Lord's Name,

R. C. Woodhams, M. D.

Philadelphia, Pa. Dear brother:- Feb. 18th, 1927.

We can say by the Lord's mercy that the change in climate has been very beneficial to us. We are in good health and are looking forward D. V., to returning to Africa this summer, about July.

We would greatly value your prayers that we might be so guided in every detail that His will might be fulfilled. We are purchasing some of our necessary equipment and we are expecting to commence packing shortly. With Christian love and greeting,

Yours in our Lord Jesus Christ,

Malcolm L. Gross.

Parintins, Brazil. Dear brother:- Feb. 20th, 1927.

We are witnessing some unusual interest on the part of some who have been hearing the Word for some time. A few have decided to follow the Lord, others are "considering their ways," as we believe.

It is a blessing that here, along the banks of the great Amazon we are enjoying a peace not known in the big world; and the door here is wide open for gospel work, if only the Gospel be presented in its simplicity. During my last trip everybody gave a ready ear, and three of the passengers professed repentance towards God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Our love to you and the dear brethren,

J. P. Ribeiro.

Marsh Harbor, Abaco, Dear brother:- March, 5th, 1927.

We are still busy as ever here and unable as yet to render up account of stewardship. The Government having helped some in rebuilding, we are going on with hall still finishing inside, and some of fund still unused, awaiting completion of hall and brethren's houses to help supply further needs. I may spend a few weeks with brother Stewart on Evangel which will keep back the work here. By the way, she received damage greater than at first we thought and have to dry dock first opportunity in Nassau. I trust it will be satisfactory to use part of fund this way.

Again thanking you for all your interest,

I am as ever, sincerely and affection'ly yours,

R. S. Stratton,

San Jose, C. R. Dear brother in Christ:- Feb. 26th, 1927.

On the 6th inst. we had the joy of burying ten persons by baptism, among them our two youngest daughters. We felt the Lord's presence and were glad to hear of blessing to some.

Among the men baptized, there is a married brother, 35 years old, who is making good progress in the truth and who promises much for the future, should the Lord tarry. This brother, Clemente J. Bustos, has taken a special interest in the C. H. M.'s books translated in Spanish and he is being used of the Lord to give a message whenever there is an opportunity, either to individuals or in the meetings. He is accompanying me in the work outdoors and it is a joy to have such an active worker. We commend him to your prayers and fellowship. We intend, D. V., to visit some towns, besides the hall and open-air meetings, distribution of literature, etc., here, while the dry season is on. We hope this brother will be apt to continue the testimony here, should the Lord open the way for us to go elsewhere.

With our united Christian love to you, dear brethren and all the saints there, we beg to remain,

Sincerely yours in our coming Lord,

B. Montllau.