Establishing Publishing Houses in New Locations
171
or all of the means which in former years was invested in behalf of
the work in their locality. Thus the Lord designs that His work shall
increase. This is the law of restitution in right lines.—
Testimonies for
the Church 7:169, 170
. (See also
Testimonies for the Church 7:171,
172
.)
Duty of Prosperous Institutions [
The General Conference has
established a program that provides financial assistance for expansion
of equipment and facilities of overseas publishing houses unable to
meet the demands of a growing business. These overseas houses
and the divisions to which they belong are also encouraged to assist
financially in expansion programs. See
General Conference Publishing
Department Policies 42, 43
.]—All heaven takes an interest, not only
in the lands that are nigh and that need our help, but in the lands that
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are afar off. The heavenly beings are watching and waiting for human
agencies to be deeply moved by the needs of their fellow workmen
who are in perplexity and trial, in sorrow and distress.
When one of the Lord’s institutions falls into decay, the more
prosperous institutions should work to the utmost of their ability in
assisting the crippled institution, that the name of God be not dishon-
ored. Whenever the managers of God’s institutions close their hearts
to the necessities of sister institutions, and neglect to make every ef-
fort possible for their relief, selfishly saying, “Let them suffer,” God
marks their cruelty, and the time will come when they will have to
pass through a similar experience of humiliation. But, my brethren,
you do not mean to do this. I know that you do not.
Every facility we have in Europe for the advancement of the work
is needed; every institution should stand in a healthy, flourishing
condition before an ungodly world. Let not the angels of God who are
ministering to those that bear the responsibilities see God’s workers
disheartened. Already the difficulties have increased by our delay, so
that the work of restoration will now require greater labor and expense.
In the name of the Lord we ask His people who have means to prove
themselves faithful stewards. Repair the machinery so essential to
carry forward the work of God, that His people shall not become
discouraged and His work be left to languish....
There is need now of the help that all can bring. Seek to heal the
breach that has been made. Do it cheerfully. Do it nobly. Come up