A character-building story book for children of all ages, with stories that include excerpts about famous historical figures like Johnny Appleseed and Fanny Crosby. Betty Lou, Harold, and Linda also discuss Biblical stories about heroes such a Nehemiah and Abraham, and imagine what Heaven must be like.
Among the most colorful of the early Seventh-day Adventist church workers was Stephen Nelson Haskell. A self-made man, fearless, and endowed with ingenuity, courage, and vision, Haskell led in a number of enterprises that were accepted and established by the denomination. He was the first to make an around-the-world trip in the interest of Adventist missions, taking almost two years. He was a leader in city mission work, and we think of him as the father of the tract and missionary societies from which developed the Book and Bible Houses and two departments of the church--Publishing and Home Missionary.
Among the most colorful of the early Seventh-day Adventist church workers was Stephen Nelson Haskell. A self-made man, fearless, and endowed with ingenuity, courage, and vision, Haskell led in a number of enterprises that were accepted and established by the denomination. He was the first to make an around-the-world trip in the interest of Adventist missions, taking almost two years. He was a leader in city mission work, and we think of him as the father of the tract and missionary societies from which developed the Book and Bible Houses and two departments of the church--Publishing and Home Missionary.
The story of a young African boy living in a large village with father and his several wives. Read about his experiences as his best friend Kaluwe escapes the "boiling water test," the hours tending the family fields and cattle, arranged marriages, lion hunts and the much anticipated annual Big Dance. When missionaries visit Choma's village, his eyes are opened to a very different life. Against the wishes of his father, he travels to the mission school to begin his education. Here he learns about the God that loves him, the Bible and many important character building lessons.
John N. Loughborough lived at a time when men went forth fearlessly to proclaim the three angels' messages, often traveling from place to place on foot or by borrowed conveyance, not knowing where they were to sleep at night or how they or their families would be fed and clothed. He was born in Victor, New York, a village on the stage line between Albany and Buffalo. John's grandfather had been a soldier in General George Washington's army in the American Revolution. Grandson John remembered the incident of George Washington's father telling him, Son, make up your mind that if there are but two men going to heaven, you will be one of them, and live accordingly. During his 92 years he lived accordingly to this advice. 1832-Jan 26 Born in Victor, New York 1851-Married Mary J. Walker and settled in Rochester, New York 1867-Jun 24 wife Mary died in Battle Creek, Michigan. 18??-Married Maggie Newman in Victor, New York (in month of June). 1875-Maggie died of TB contracted from patient she nursed in their home earlier. 1877?-Married Anna M. Driscol (secretary and treasurer of the PPPA) by James White. 1907-May 31 Wife Anna died 1924-Apr 7 Died at age of 92 and buried in the Saint Helena cemetery, California.
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