OCTOBER 20, 2016 A NEWSLETTER OF THE KENTUCKY TENNESSEE LITERATURE EVANGELISTS. The Desire of Ages Chapter 23 The Kingdom of God is at Hand

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1 OCTOBER 20, 2016 NO HIGHER CALLING A NEWSLETTER OF THE KENTUCKY TENNESSEE LITERATURE EVANGELISTS There is no higher work than evangelistic canvassing, for it involves the performance of the highest moral duties. Those who engage in this work need always to be under the control of the Spirit of God. - CM 12 The Desire of Ages Chapter 23 The Kingdom of God is at Hand Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. Mark 1:14, 15. The Messiah's coming had been first announced in Judea. In the temple at Jerusalem the birth of the forerunner had been foretold to Zacharias as he ministered before the altar. On the hills of Bethlehem the angels had proclaimed the birth of Jesus. To Jerusalem the magi had come in search of Him. In the temple Simeon and Anna had testified to His divinity. Jerusalem, and all Judea had listened to the preaching of John the Baptist; and the deputation from the Sanhedrin, with the multitude, had heard his testimony concerning Jesus. In Judea, Christ had received His first disciples. Here much of His early ministry had been spent. The flashing forth of His divinity in the cleansing of the temple, His miracles of healing, and the lessons of divine truth that fell from His lips, all proclaimed that which after the healing at Bethesda He had declared before the Sanhedrin, His Sonship to the Eternal. If the leaders in Israel had received Christ, He would have honored them as His messengers to carry the gospel to the world. To them first was given the opportunity to become heralds of the kingdom and grace of God. But Israel knew not the time of her visitation. The jealousy and distrust of the Jewish leaders had ripened into open hatred, and the hearts of the people were turned away from Jesus Few are listening for the voice of God, and ready to accept truth in whatever guise it may be presented. Often those who follow in the steps of the Reformers are forced to turn away from the churches they love, in order to declare the plain teaching of the word of God. And many times those who are seeking for light are by the same teaching obliged to leave the church of their fathers, that they may render obedience. As the message of Christ's first advent announced the kingdom of His grace, so the message of His second advent announces the kingdom of His glory. And the second message, like the first, is based on the prophecies. The words of the angel to Daniel relating to the last days were to be understood in the time of the end. At that time, many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. The wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand. Daniel 12:4, 10. The Saviour Himself has given signs of His coming, and He says, When ye see these things come to pass, know ye that the kingdom of God is nigh at hand. And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Luke 21:31, 34, 36. D.O.A. pps. 231 & 234 Watch ye therefore, and pray always dear Kingdom Heralds! The church must give her attention to the canvassing work. This is one way in which she is to shine in the world. Then she will go forth, fair as the moon, clear as the sun and terrible as an army with banners. RH Jan. 1, 1901 If the leaders in Israel had received Christ, He would have honored them as His messengers to carry the gospel to the world. To them first was given the opportunity to become heralds of the kingdom and grace of God.

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3 Page 3 You can begin adding this to contracts to be processed for November sales.. Available for shipment the week of November 7. This Special Hardback Version contains pictures and other related materials that make it a Keepsake Edition. The men of the 77th Infantry Division couldn t fathom why Private Desmond T. Doss would venture into the horrors of World War II without a single weapon to defend himself. You re nothing but a coward! they said. But the soft-spoken medic insisted that his mission was to heal, not kill. When Desmond knelt by his bunk to pray, his fellow soldiers hurled boots and insults at him. Even his commander wanted to throw him out of the army. But when his unit arrived on the battlefield, the intrepid medic quickly proved he was no coward. One terrifying day in the vicious battle for Okinawa, dozens of Desmond s former tormenters lay wounded and bleeding atop Hacksaw Ridge. As Japanese bullets rained down, their fate seemed hopeless. Could one unarmed man save their lives? This page-turner will keep you riveted to your seat as you discover how Desmond Doss became the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor. Desmond s dramatic true story of integrity, redemption, and heroism will inspire you to live by the courage of your convictions. Retail $25.00

4 NO HIGHER CALLING VOL. 3 #35 Page 4 Our Star Points Award Winner, for the second week in a row, is Hans Smars. Congratulations Hans! Be sure to watch the mail for your award check. Testimony Stories Don t forget to send in your written testimonials of how God is moving in your Literature Ministry. Your submitted canvassing experiences will be featured in this newsletter and, for the time being, for each testimonial used you will receive a $50.00 check, courtesy of a generous lay donor who is a strong supporter of the Publishing Ministry.

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