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are saved and sanctified in these camps, who go out and spread the Gospel message. Hundreds of Bible Conferences and Summer Assemblies are also held each summer, attracting large audiences. Some of these assemblies major in evangelism, where multitudes of young people are either definitely converted, or settle the matter of their life work in the light of the call of God. A new movement in evangelism is the interdenominational Christian Business Men's Committee, whieh has been organized. in a number of cities in the United States. The parent organization of the movement is the committee in Chicago, which has been operating successfully for seven years. The movement has spread to some twenty cities in the United States, and the first national meeting was held in the early part of January, 1938. These committees are using the ra:dio, newspaper advertising and Ipersonal evangelism as a means of winning the lost. They are making a large contribution to the evangelistic program of the country. The signs of the times inmcate the day of unusual opportunity which confronts the Christian Church for a great forward advance in winning the multitudes of people who are lost. The eRcouraging signs amid the chaos and confusion of the world should hearten the people of God everywhere to enlist in the greatest crusade of the ages in spreading the Slpiritual revival that is needed to save the world in its present plight and confusion.