No Higher Calling - April 28, 2016 - Kentucky

VOL. 3 #17
APRIL 28, 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
Begin to Print
At a meeting held in Dorchester, Massachusetts, November 1848, I had been given a view of the proclamation of the
sealing message, and of the duty of the brethren to publish the light that was shining upon our pathway.
After coming out of vision, I said to my husband: “I have a message for you. You must begin to print a little paper and
send it out to the people. Let it be small at first; but as the people read, they will send you means with which to print, and it
will be a success from the first. From this small beginning it was shown to me to be like streams of light that went clear
round the world.” CM p: 1
It behooves us to remember that the publishing ministry is to be the prominent means of giving the “sealing message.”
How are the servants of God to be sealed? By a settling into the truth about God. …the people of God are sealed in their
foreheads,—it is not any seal or mark that can be seen, but a settling into the truth, both intellectually and spiritually…
Manuscript 173, 1902.
This is accomplished in a more permanent and powerful way through printed media than any other. Martin Luther once
said that the press is “God’s highest and extremist act of grace, whereby the business of the gospel is driven forward.”
The present is a time of overwhelming interest to all living. Rulers, statesmen, and government leaders who occupy positions of authority, as well as thinking men and women of all classes, have their attention fixed upon the events taking
place about us. They are watching the restless relations that exist among the nations, and the disregard for human life.
They observe the intensity that is taking possession of many of the radical movements, and they recognize that something great and decisive is about to take place.
We, as heavens ambassadors, must give warning to those who are standing on the very brink of ruin. Literature Evangelists, as well as every disciple of Christ’s are to put forth every power in combating Satan’s falsehoods and pulling down
his strongholds. To every human being in the wide world who will give heed, we are to make plain the principles at stake
in the great controversy—principles upon which hangs the eternal destiny of the soul.
This is the work before us; for this our publishing institutions were established; it is this work that God expects
at their hands. 7T 142.1
Spreading the powerful printed page,
Rocky W .Davis
“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
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3 Ways to Stay Motivated and Keep Moving Forward
Stop rationalizing, stop stewing. Get up out of your chair and start doing.
By: Denis Waitley
We too frequently become adept at pointing out our flaws and identifying failures. We need to become equally adept at
citing our achievements. We have to be willing to say to ourselves,
“I’m on the right road. I’m doing OK. I’m succeeding.”
How do we change our mindset from fault-finding and uninspiring to one that’s positive and motivating? Here are three
ways to stay motivated:
1. Chart your progress.
Identify things you are doing now that you weren’t doing one month ago… six months ago… a year ago. What habits
have changed? Doing well once or twice is relatively easy. Continuously moving ahead is tough, in part, because we so
easily revert to old habits and former lifestyles. So give yourself regular feedback to monitor your performance and reinforce yourself positively. Don’t wait for an award ceremony, promotion, friend, or mentor to show appreciation for your
work. Take pride in your own efforts on a daily basis.
2. Keep the end result in sight.
Always see the big picture of the ultimate goal you’re working for and the benefits that come with it.
During World War II, parachutes were being constructed by the thousands. From the workers’ point of view, the job was
tedious and repetitive. It involved crouching over a sewing machine eight to ten hours a day, stitching endless lengths of
colorless fabric. The result was a seamless heap of cloth. But every morning the workers were reminded that each stitch
was part of a life-saving operation. As they sewed, they were asked to think that this might be the parachute worn by
their husband, brother or son. Although the work was hard and the hours long, the women and men on the assembly line
understood their contribution to the larger picture. The same should be true with your work. Each thing you do benefits
someone, something—the lives and well-being of adults and children throughout the world, not just generally, but specifically, for eternity. This is the vision that should drive us through trying & tedious details to the successful achievement of
placing truth-filled books in many homes.
3. Set up a dynamic daily routine.
Getting into a positive routine or groove, instead of a negative rut, will help you become more effective. Why is the subway the most energy efficient means of transportation? Because it runs on a track. Think of the order in your day, instead
of the routine. Order is not sameness, neatness or everything exactly in its place. Order is not taking on more than you
can manage, without still being able to do what you really choose. Order is the opposite of complication; it’s simplification. Order is not wasting a lot of time trying to find things. Order is avoiding a lot of recriminations because you didn’t
do something you promised. Order is setting an effective agenda with others (Star Point Guidelines) so neither of you is
disappointed. Order is doing in a day what you set out to do. Order frees you up. Get into the swing of a healthy, daily
routine and discover how much more control you’ll gain in your life.
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Our Star Points Winner for the 3rd
straight week is Hans Smars!
Congratulations Hans!
Be watching the mail for your $50.00
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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Be sure your Weekly Report reaches Marjie by
5 p.m. on Tuesday in order to qualify for the
Star Points Award!!!
2016 STAR POINTS BONUS INCENTIVE
Qualification Guidelines
The Literature Evangelist with the highest score weekly will receive
a $50.00 bonus check!
Points
1.
Advertise a minimum of 60 offices with lead books per week.
1
2.
Advertise a minimum of 40 other businesses with “Take One” stands per week.
1
3.
Distribute a minimum of 40 FHCB bookmarks “door to door” per week.
1
4.
Receive a minimum of 20 leads per week.
1
5.
Give a minimum of 15 Big Book demonstrations per week.
1
6.
Work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
1
7.
Complete #s 1-6 and receive an additional bonus point.
1
8.
Process $1,000 in orders taken for the week & receive additional point.
1
9.
For each additional $500 in weekly book orders, receive another bonus point.
1
10.
Highest weekly processed total receives one additional bonus point.
1
11.
Receive an additional point for each $100 collected from financed clients.
1
12.
Accomplish #s 8 and 11 and receive an additional bonus point.
1
13.
Sign up 5 correspondence “Search for Truth” Bible studies per week.
1
14.
Hand out a minimum of 25 GLOW tracts or FREE literature per week.
1
15.
Share a minimum of 10 prayers in homes canvassed per week.
1
Total potential points per week:
15
NOTE: A tie in points will be broken by the highest amount in processed sales. Incentive eligibility is dependent upon
timely receipt of L.E. weekly orders to H.H.E.S. Also, in order to qualify for the Star Point bonus award, your report must
reach the conference office no later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, and you must have advertised a minimum of 60
offices and 40 other businesses.
Highest cumulative points by the end of June will receive an Apple iPad. Second place will receive a $250.00 gift
card for Best Buy.