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ASHiANO COUEGE
SEMINARY NEWSUTTi

ASHLAND, IV

The Brethren

EVANGELIST

Vol. XCIV A January 1, 1972 No. 1

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EDITORIAL STAFF

Editor Of Publications George Schuster

Contributing Editors

Woman's Missionary Society .... Mrs. Judith Steiner

Central Council Rev. Smith F. Rose

Missionary Board Mr. John Rowsey

Sisterhood Miss Sherry Barnhart

Board Of Christian Education

Youth Commission Miss Beverly Summy

Adult Commission Rev. Fred Burkey

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Executive Committee

Elton Whitted, Chairman; Rev. George Solomon; Mrs. Robert Holsinger

In This Issue:

3 Close The Gap

by Elton Whitted

4 Is There Life After Birth?

by Thomas A. Schultz

6 Board of Christian Education

10 News from the Brethren

12 Motivated Men

14 Publication Day Offering

19 Sisterhood

21 Poetry Corner

22 Missionary News
26 Cheep Advice

MEMBER

EVANGELICAL PRESS ASSOCIATION

SALUTE TO 1972

H appiness in the New Year

A ssurance of Christ within

P eace that passeth understanding

P rayer that blots out sin

Y ielded and submissive

N ever a doubt or fear
E nlightened by His Word
W alk in the Way He plans

Y earning to please the Master

E ver mindful of His Commands

A ccepting His gifts freely

R edeeming the Time at hand.

— Tressa C. Terry

anuary 1, 1972

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CLOSE
THE
GAP

by Elton Whitted

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TTAVE YOU BEEN IN A NEWS STAND LATELY??? If you have
* * you know something about the gap, the vast gap between the liter-
ature of the world and the Christian literature of the Church, both in
amount and in content. The Bible continues to be the single best seller in
the world, but the vast amount of trash, pornography, filth, sex, and
sadism sold over the counters of our American news stands overwhelms
the Church by sheer volume.

The Brethren Publishing Board is the arm of The Brethren Church in
this battle. We need all your help. A short time ago you invested in the
future making it possible to modernize our equipment. We have committees
working on new Brethren materials, tracts, electives, a more effective
Evangelist. We need finances to design and distribute them.

We have started a second Brethren Bookstore in the Indiana District
at Plymouth. After a slow start this store is beginning to show promise,
and it serves the community of Plymouth well in its battle against the
world. It can serve the Brethren Church as well if the churches in the area
want it to. We invite the Indiana Brethren to visit and support the Breth-
ren Bookstore with their purchases.

Through the years there has been a vast gap between the costs of
Brethren Literature and the funds available to pay for it. Offerings and
subscription income combined falls thousands of dollars short of the cost
of the Evangelist alone. The Publishing Board has attempted to balance
this account by Bookstore income and monies from Job printing, but
rising costs of materials and labor, and now the threat of greater mailing
costs, make this a precarious course. The Church must increase its support
through its Publications Offering if we are to keep the battle going.

Another way the Church can help is to see that the Evangelist is in every
Brethren home. The roll of the Evangelist is two fold. It is a tool to spread
the word, of course, but it is also the most cohesive force the Brethren
Church possesses. It is the one thing that speaks for all Boards, the
General Conference, the Central Council, the Brethren. But to what avail
does it speak if only half the people hear?? What good is a voice that is
not heard.

We offer you this proposition: You can help by giving generously to
the Publications Offering. You can help by subscribing to the Evangelist.
God and the Church awaits your answer.

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The Brethren Evangelist

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by Thomas A. Schuitz

TODAY, people are the best educated, the most
favored,. and the most talented in the history of
mankind. Communication, transportation, and science
give us more techniques by which to live. And yet, there
is a very strange paradox: in the midst of all these
advantage;, we have more suicides, disinterested, and
disillusion people than ever recorded in the pages of
history.

A young man was contemplating suicide. He said, "I
don't have anything for which to live." He was con-
templating death in spite of the fact that he had a
lovely wife and good children. He had an excellent
education with a Master's degree, and a good position
with a great opportunity for the future. This young
man is like many people today; they don't want to live!
Why are there so many insecure, discontented, and un-
happy people in the world today? What do people want?

People need to learn how to face life! They need to
learn the meaning and purpose of life? For many
people, the bottom of life has dropped out and they are
lost in darkness and confusion. A student was awarded
his B.S. degree. As the president of the university hand-
ed him his diploma, he took it and tore it in pieces.
Hundreds of people were watching the ceremony. He
walked to the microphone and said, "My university
education is meaningless. It has no purpose in my life.
It has answered none of the basic questions for which
I and my generation must have the answers." What
are the great values that make life worth living? What
is real in the world today? On what can you count?

There are three basic experiences that spell out the
meaning of life: First, people need spiritual commit-
ment. A young Navy dependent came to my office. H's
appearance was that of a hippie. After a short conver-
sation with him, I learned he was a hippie on the out-
side, but on the inside he had made a great spiritual
commitment. He said, "I thought I was emulating Jesus
by my long hair. But one day I discovered that Jesus

was not "a drop-out" in life; Jesus had a personal com-
mitment. I discovered that Jesus had a program; He
had a cau;e for living, and He spent His life in self-
sacrifice fulfilling the cause." This is what adults and
youth need to learn — spiritual commitment. It is not a
matter of words or something nice to identify yourself,
but it is a program and cause to which one must give
his life.

Our society and even the church is often sick because
we have not learned to surrender our lives for the
purpose of spiritual living. We have not tried to dis-
cover the long-tried, eternal truths related in the Bible
as the way of life. We are not, "Seeking first the king-
dom of God and His righteousness." The educational
system we have today seems too intent on the mind,
but it has disregarded the soul. Teachers are imparting
knowledge today, but it is knowledge without wisdom.
The church also has become zo concerned with the
ecclesiastical machinery, it avoids her main task, which
is "sherpherding the soul." The spiritual commitment
of life is so real and important in changing the lives of
men, but it is demanding. It not only require ; your
body, mind, and soul, but it requires all you possess:
property, interest, and above all your life!

One day, a rich young ruler came to Jesus and said,
". . . 'Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I
may have eternal life?' And he said unto him, 'Why
callest me good? there is none good but one, and that
is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the com-
mandments.' He saith unto him, 'Which?' Jesus said,
'Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit
adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shaft not bear
false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother: and,
Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.' The young
man saith unto Jesus, 'All these things have I kept from
my youth up: what lack I yet?' Jesus said unto him,
'If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and
give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven :
and come and follow me.' But when the young man
heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had
great possessions" (Matthew 19:16-22).

This young man was asking, "Is there life after
birth?" In the majority of the lives of men and women,
many are not living. It is true, they are born, they are
walking around, they eat, sleep, and breathe, but they
have not found true life! The young man in the Bible
was searching for the meaning of life. He wanted to
live. He had everything, but actually, he had nothing.
He was not living.

The masses today are living just like the rich young
ruler. They have all the material things of life, but
they are living in a soulless society of materialism.
According to the Bible, the young ruler obeyed the laws.
He did not murder, steal, bear false witness, nor commit
adultery. He honored his parents. Yet, he recognized
that there was something more needed in life than just
going through these rules and regulations. "What lack
I yet?" he asked Jesus. Then Jesus put His finger right
on the issue that kept him from living. "Go sell that
thou hast, and give to the poor!" One of the saddest
verses in the Bible followed, "He went away sorrow-
ful: for he had great possessions" (Matt. 19:22).

This young man lacked the spiritual commitment to
put the laws into effect, and the spiritual willingness to
forfeit his materialism for a spiritual kingdom. You
can read from now until doomsday about the problems

January 1, 1972

Page Five

of your life in society today, but you will finally agree
with what Jesus taught two thousand years ago,
". . . Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every
word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God" (Matt.
4:4)! The young ruler was born, lived, and died, but he
never knew life!

The second real experience for modern man is to find
a spiritual creed — something by which to live. What you
believe determines how you live your life and how you
respond to life's traumas. Youth revolt against their
homes. Students have turned against their teachers.
Many have become indifferent to the church. This is
because homes, schools, and churches have failed to tell
them what they should believe? What is your spiritual
creed? Do you implement what you believe by the way
you live?

First of all, we should believe there is a God. God
is more than just a Creator who arranged the atoms,
designed nature, and fit the galaxies in proper order.
He is a personal God. He knows each of us — even the
number of hairs on our heads. This is more than we
know about ourselves. He puts a worth in our lives!

A Navy man had attempted suicide and was con-
fined in a hospital. He said, "I am not worth anything
to anyone. I have let my parents down. My brothers
and sisters have tried to help me, but I have disappoint-
ed all of them." On his arm was tattooed, "Born to
Loose." In his own mind, this young man thought he
was not important. What a wonderful privilege it was
to tell him, "You are important. Your life is priceless
in the sight of God. God gave His own Son for you that
you might know the worth and value of your life."

God has a plan for your life. You are not living unless
you feel your life is a part of God's great plan. God
will give you limitless power with great force behind
it, and with eternal ramifications. The greatest power
of all is Love! We are all a reflection of God's power of
love which He manifested for us in Christ. The results
of what we do is because God first loved us. When we
believe that, we have the capacity to love our fellow-
man. We, as Christians, need a creed that can spell
out love for our neighbor. We should confess the Christ
who lived in Nazareth and died on Calvary, but who
rose again from the dead and ascended into heaven in
order that through this life, spiritual life may be im-
parted to us.

We must confess that we need a power beyond self.
This is none other than a spiritual law of Christ
Himself. We must confess before men that we have a
Saviour who has shown us a way of life. "Jesus saith,
. . . I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man
oometh unto the Father, but by me" (John 14:6). Yes,
Jesus is the way! He is the truth, and He is the life!
He came down amidst sin, turmoil, and sorrow and has
shown us how to live. The spiritual creed gives direc-
tion, power, and purpose of life. How many people
know why they are here? How many know where they
are going? Today, the big stress is on social and political
action while the real force of spiritual life is being
played down. Man without a creed is not living a full
life!

Lastly, we must experience a spiritual Christ. It is
easy to say but so hard to explain how Christ can enter
the life of a man or woman. A sailor who was hospital-
ized asked, "How can I bring God into my mind and
life? I am so filled with sin and many terrible things,

I know I need to be changed. How can I bring Christ
into my life?" This spiritual Christ is an involvement
in which your life is fused with a spiritual life. Jesus'
power, mission, resurrection, and ascension at once
become a goal and an objective. To bring Christ into
your life, you must surrender to Him. You have to
confess your sins and ask Christ to enter your life. We
can do nothing except confess and surrender. It is then
God enters a man's life! God enters your life and gives
you power.

"There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nico-
demus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by
night, and said unto him, 'Rabbi, we know that thou
art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these
miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.'
Jesus answered and said, 'Verily, verily, I say unto thee,
Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom
of God.' Nicodemus saith unto him, 'How can a man be
born when he is old? can he enter the second time into
his mother's womb, and be born?' Jesus answered,
'Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born
of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the
kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is
flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the
sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and
whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the
Spirit.' Nicodemus answered and said unto him, 'How
can these things be?' Jesus answered and said unto
him, 'Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these
things? Verily, verily, I say unto you, We speak that
we do know, and testify that we have seen: and ye
receive not our witness. If I have told you earthly
things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I
tell you of heavenly things'" (John 3:1-12)? Then
comes the most famous of all the Bible verses, which
is a key as to what should be in a man's mind. Jesus
said, "For God so loved he world that he gave his only
begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should
not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16).

Now, in this account of Nicodemus and Jesus' mes-
sage, you have a perfect combination of how Christ can
enter your life. The key is the Gospel to believe that God
sent His Son to live, die, and rise again for each of us.
He loved us so much that He sent His Son to the cross
that whosoever believeth in Him shall have the key to
eternal life. Jesus said, "We must be born of the water
and of the spirit." Through the water of baptism and
the gift of the Holy Spirit, this message is sealed into
your being. Then, you have the nucleus to become a
different person.

Is there life after birth? Are you truly living? The
Bible is filled with the accounts of many men and
women who first began to live when God entered their
minds. I am sure, there are many who have been saved
by this Gospel message. A woman said, "I have had a
spiritual birthday. I was born again on December 1,
1970, and my life has been changed. I am not the same.
I have made a spiritual commitment to Christ, and I
am a spiritual being."

You, too, can have a spiritual birthday. A spiritual
commitment is needed in your life. You need a spiritual
creed in which you can believe in the teachings of Jesus
Christ. And lastly, a spiritual Christ — for when He
comes into your life, you will begin to live.

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The Brethren Evangelist

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THE YOUTH ARE COMING!
... AT ARDMORE

YINCO AWARDS SUNDAY

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Recently the Vinco Brethren Church held its
Awards Sunday. Mr. Ira Goad was recognized for
his 32 years of perfect attendance and Mrs.
Margaret Parks has had 28 years of perfect
attendance.

npHE YOUTH OF ARDMORE BRETHREN took over
1 the Sunday night worship service of November 21.

The theme of the evening service was "Getting
Together To Pass Love On." That is just what the youth
did! The youth choir got together with smiling faces
and their talents to pass love on.

The service was a singspirational song fest. Songs
that were in the song fest were: "Brother Let Me Take
Your Hand," "Talk about Love," "Life," "Yesterday,
Today, Tomorrow," "Put Your Hand in the Hand," and
"Pass It On." Between each song there was a reading
to fit the mood of the songs.

The songs worked to a climax. In "Brother Let Me
Take Your Hand," we knelt before the cross with up-
lifted hands. In so doing, it gave this part of the pro-
gram a great effect. Also in the final song, "Pass It
On," we passed candles throughout the audience,
illustrating that Jesus is the light of the world, the
light of life.

It was quite evident that the Holy Spirit was among
the whole audience. The quietness, the intensity of
God was round about us, the youth choir and surround-
ed those in the audience. His greatness was truly
there.

The youth choir felt the intervening of the Holy Spirit
which aided in our singing to the glory of God. Their
faces proved that the Holy Spirit was present. Gleam-
ing intensely with a brilliant light, the light of God,
faces were smiling with happiness and the filling of the
Holy Spirit in their lives. The youth choir praises God
for how He has used their talents to spread this light
to everyone.-

Pray for our youth choir, that they may use their
talents for God and not for self esteem. And in turn
our youth choir will pray for all of you.

BRUSH VALLEY YOUTH
IN LOCAL CHRISTMAS PARADE

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'HE BYC OF THE BRUSH VALLEY Brethren
Church chose to participate in the Annual
Christmas Parade for the November Social. We really
had a good time decorating a small trailer. We drew a
picture of the open Bible on the back of it and used
magic markers to put the name of our church and
Brethren Youth Crusaders on both sides. We placed a
four-foot cross covered with Kleenex flowers in the
front to serve as our banner. We wore our Jr. Choir
robes and sat on folding chairs and sang Christmas
carols throughout the entire route. Twenty of us were
able to take part.

We feel that we were fortunate to have David Loi,
who spent the Thanksgiving weekend with us, to act
as chaperone. We did not win any prizes, but we feel
that it has given us another opportunity to witness for
Jesus. We all enjoyed ourselves tremendously.

ranuary 1, 1972

Page Seven

OPERATION:

o u t r e a c

NATIONAL BYC FINANCIAL GOAL

1971-72

August 19, 1972 — Ingathering for the 1971-72

National BYC Financial Goal — Total Received

$ ? ? ? ?

The Total Outreach Goal has been set at
$10,900. How much of this will be raised? We
have the potential to reach our Budget Goal this
year. Last year there were over 1,300 registered
BYC members. If your local BYC group would
raise $10 for each of its registered members, we
would receive over $13,000 toward the Budget
Goal ! Wouldn't it be exciting to raise more than
the Goal for the first time since 1967! It would
certainly be a triumph for each local BYC group
and for National BYC as a whole. Let us press
toward the mark now.

Outreach for Administration Expenses $3 000.00

Outreach for National Project 6,000.00

$3,000 for Summer Crusaders
$3,000 for new Jefferson Church,
Goshen, Indiana

Outreach for Project Promotion 100.00

Outreach for National Convention .... 300.00

Outreach for Special Programs 500.00

Outreach for Officer Travel 1,000.00

Total Outreach $10,900.00

WHAT
WILL

YOUR
SHARE
BE
IN

OPERATION

outreach?

Page Eight

OPERATION PENETRATION

Tentative plans for the 1972 Summer Crusader
program are rapidly taking shape. Applications for
Crusader service are available upon request from the
Board of Christian Education and are due in our office
by January 15, 1972. We hope to send out three teams
this summer to these areas: (1) Northern Indiana
District, (2) Southwest District (Arizona), and (3) to
home mission churches in Derby, Kansas and Cedar
Falls, Iowa. Again, our emphasis will be upon evan-
gelism, with Explo '72 as the kick-off.

Costs for operating three teams will be high. The
support designated in the Budget Goal will allow us to
continue our expanding Crusader program.

CONTINUING PROGRESS
AT JEFFERSON

The exterior of the new worship center should be
nearly complete when you receive this project update
with interior work schedule to' be completed shortly
after the first of 1972. As soon as the work is complete,
we will have photographs of the new structure in the
Evangelist. National BYC financial assistance will help
to offset the high building costs at Jefferson.

The Brethren Evangelist

FREE PROMOTIONAL AIDS

Available after February 1, 1972 will be two free
filmstrips for project promotion. The first is entitled
"The Jefferson Brethren Church Story," produced by:
Richard Allison and Robert Fowler. This program tells (
the story of the Jefferson Brethren Church from its]
beginnings just a few years ago through the present
building program of a new worship center.

The second filmstrip, "Operation Penetration," is
produced by the Board of Christian Education staff and'
the 1971 Summer Crusaders. "Operation Penetration'' i
shows the 1971 Summer Crusader Program as it was.j
and it concludes with tentative plans for 1972.

Why not schedule a BYC program around the 1971-j
72 Financial Budget, using these filmstrips as the basis;
for the program. They will be sent free upon three (3)|
weeks notice (less than that will require a small!
charge). Order one or both at a time. Fill in the order ]
blank below or send the information on it to:

Project Promotion

Board of Christian Education
524 College Avenue
Ashland, Ohio 44805

PROJECT PROMOTION ORDER BLANK

Name

Address

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Dates :

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Second Choice
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"The Jefferson Brethren Church Story"

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"Operation Penetration" — the story of Summer Crusaders

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Mail to: PROJECT PROMOTION

Board of Christian Education
524 College Avenue
Ashland, Ohio 44-805

January 1, 1972

Page Nine

PROFILE OF A VOLUNTEER

GREGORY BURTON looked around at the other
volunteers assembled for orientation before the
summer crusade. The lad was a handsome, 18-year-old
volunteer who stood an even six feet in his socks and
weighed 164 pounds.

He had just graduated from high school with honors
— scholastic, athletic, music and forensic. A member
of the National Honor Society, Greg had maintained a
3.8 gpa throughout high school. He had been active in
student government, a staff member of his high school
newspaper and yearbook, and winner of three athletic
letters. In addition to this, he had won on the state
level in debate and music competition.

Greg listened carefully as the director talked about
how to adjust to the cultural and climatic differences
they would find in South America. But occasionally he
allowed his mind and eye to wander to the other side
of the room where he had discovered a petite brunette,
Janet Johnson. Her age (21 years) did not discourage
Greg. He wasn't looking for a date — just for his female
counterpart, the average girl volunteer for service
abroad.

During the two-hour break in which applicants had
time to become acquainted, Greg and Janet compared
notes. She was five feet, four and one-fourth inches
tall, weighing 119 pounds. She played the piano and two
other instruments. Like Greg, she had been active in
the music program of her high school, and she had been
active in sports. Janet, too, was a member of NHS hav-
ing pulled off a 3.9 gpa throughout high school. She
was a champion swimmer, did well on the tennis court,
spoke a smattering of French and was now enrolled as
a student nurse.

Both Greg and Janet had been active in their local
church youth program. Each was on a Bible quiz team.
Each had helped in children's work at their church,
either in Vacation Bible School or in summer camping.

As they chatted freely with the other volunteers
during the break hours, Greg and Janet learned that
nine states and Canada were represented by the 38
applicants present. They discovered that the other 36
volunteers were all active participants in music, sports,
athletics, and scholastics. Eight of them were members
of National Honor Society. One boy had been valedictor-
ian of his class, and another had been named to Who's
Who.

Seven of the group had been involved in student
government, either in high school or college. Many
were members of pre-vocational clubs during high
school. Plans for vocational training included the fields
of laws, science, nursing, music education, library, and
the pastoral ministry.

Greg and Janet found that, like themselves, the others
had been active in their local churches — teaching a
Sunday school class, helping with the early youth min-
istry, and participating in the music program.

Janet found two volunteers who were involved with
helping international students on campus, while Greg
discovered that several of the volunteers were active in
YFC work and in IVF work on campus.

Interestingly, Greg and Janet learned that although
they were representative of the nearly 300 persons who
have participated in summer crusades, that was not
the total picture.

Short-term missionaries had emerged as a result of
summer crusading. Twenty-three past and present cru-
saders were at that moment also available for career
appointment. Out of that 23, nine had either recently
received an appointment or anticipated one in the near
future. Of the 23, eleven are in the medical field. Nine
are in the educational field. Two are off-spring of
missionary parents.

Only three of the 23 were over 32 years of age.

In addition to these, ten or more volunteers who had
participated in a crusade such as Greg and Janet were
preparing for were now completing college training as
prospective missionary candidates.

Volunteers — for crusades or for short-term or career
missionary service — are a special breed.

— by Robert A. Crandall,
General Director of the
Department of Christian
Education, Free Methodist
Church and one of the
founders of his
denomination" s VISA
(Volunteers in Service
Abroad) program from
ivhose files this article was
prepared.

Editor's Note: This is what one denomination has
experienced in their summer crusading program.
The Brethren Church also has a Summer Crusader
Program that is providing valuable experience for
volunteers. We want to take this opportunity to
remind you that all applications for the Summer
Crusader Program of 1972 should be postmarked
no later than January 15, 1972 and addressed to:
Board of Christian Education, 524 College Avenue,
Ashland, Ohio 44805.

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The Brethren Evangelist

news

• • •

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Howman cele-
brated their 54th Wedding Anniver-
sary November 11, 1971. They are
members of the Sarasota First
Brethren Church.

Weddings

Burlington, Ind. The Alpha Theta
group from Ashland conducted
morning services December 5.
They were Jim Cooke, Maggie
Bliss, Beth Ague, Bonnie Mc-
Claren, Chuck Essig and Jim
Wilhelm.

Oak Hill, W. Va. A Missionary
Conference was held December 10-
12 with Rev. Virgil Ingraham as
speaker.

Milledgeville, 111. Rev. James Black
was in College Corner, Indiana
for a ten-day Crusade for Christ,
October 19-27. The "Group" from
the church attended the Revival
Service at Cedar Falls to provide
special music. Congratulations to
another Homecoming Queen from
Milledgeville Brethren, Vali Bush-
man. Last year's queen was Vicki
Bushman. Juniors in attendance
were Sheree Livengood and Lyle
Nesemeier. Jackie Warfel was
also one of the candidates.

College Corner. Stan Dennis pro-
vided special music on Saturday,
October 23rd. He sang for the
Wabash Brethren on Sunday
morning, October 24th.

Nappanee, Ind. Mr. William Booth,
of the Elkhart Camp of the
Gideons, was speaker Sunday
morning, December 5th. The film
"TV and Thee" was shown Sunday
evening, December 26th.

Bryan, Ohio. The film "Viet Nam
Profile" was shown December 5th.
This is a film made by Dr. Bob
Pierce of World Vision. It por-
trays the people of Viet Nam in
a rare and moving behind-the-
scenes presentation.

South Bend, Ind. The play "No
Room in the Inn" was presented
on Sunday, December 19. Mrs.
Betty Goodrick directed the play.

Sarasota, Fla. Seventeen years ago,
November 7, 1954, the initial
gathering of 10 Brethren met in
the home of Rev. and Mrs. Fred
Vanator and Mr. and Mrs. Carl
Mohler to organize a new Breth-
ren Church in Sarasota. Mr. Bill
Fasig, Billy Graham Crusade
Organist, will be with the church
for their New Year's Eve Service
and to present the entire program
Sunday Evening, January 2nd.
Revival services will be January
16-23 with Dr. Harold Barnett.

Smithville, Ohio. A new elective
course of study is being taught
by Mary Ellen Drushal. It is
"Church Music: past, present, and
where in the world do we go from
here!" David Bridenstine was
accepted as a participant in the
God and Country program during
special recognition service on
Sunday, November 28. Neighbor-
hood Bible Study is planned for
January, February and March in
the book of Hebrews.

New Paris, Ind. Three couples en-
joyed a trip to Dost Creek, Ken-
tucky to take food, clothing and
other things. At this time the
school could use a sump pump,
new or used, and a small TV set.

Goldenaires

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Smeltzer cele-
brated their 62nd Wedding Anniver-
sary on November 18, 1971. They are
members of the Sarasota First
Brethren Church.

* * *

Rev. and Mrs. Fred Vanator cele-
brated their 64th Wedding Anniver-
sary November 28, 1971. They are
members of the Sarasota First
Brethren Church

MYERS-WEAVER. Beverly Myers
and Earl Weaver were united in
marriage on Saturday, September
25, 1971 in a double-ring ceremony
in the Second Brethren Church,
Johnstown, Pennsylvania by the
undersigned. Mrs. Weaver is a
member of the church.

Rev. Joseph Hanna

SOUDER - MARKLEY. Blanche
Souder and James Markley were
united in marriage on July 31, 1971
in the Baptist Church of Laurel,
Maryland. Mr. Markley is a former
member of Second Brethren Church
of Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

ZIMMERMAN - PHEANIS, Miss
Martha Zimmerman became the
bride of Jeffrey Pheanis in a doub-e
ring ceremony on August 27, 1971,
at the First Brethren Church of
Gratis, Ohio. Mrs. Pheanis is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Zimmerman of Gratis. Mr. Pheanis
is the son of Mr. and Mrs Paul
Pheanis of Camden, Ohio. The
undersigned performed the cere-
mony.

Rev. William D. Walk

* * *

RODRIQUEZ - MICHAEL. Miss
Vicki Rodriques became the bride
of Wade Michael in a double ring
ceremony on October 24, 1971, at
the Camden United Methodist
church. Mrs. Michael is the daughter
of Mrs. Ann Rodriques of College
Corner, Ohio. Mr. Michael is the son
of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Michael of
Gratis, The undersigned was assist-
ed by the Rev. Ray Wiblin in per-
forming the ceremony.

Rev. William D. Walk

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH

Wayne Heights, Waynesboro, Pa. —

2 by reaffirmation

11 by baptism
Sarasota, Fla. — 1 by baptism
Hagerstown, Md. — 4 by baptism

January 1, 1972

Page Eleven

Memorials

FAUST. Mr. Ernest Faust, one
of the original ten members of
Sarasota First Brethren, passed
away November 9, 1971 at the age
of 71. Funeral services were held
at the Sarasota First Brethren
Church and burial was at the
Indiana Springs Cemetery in Punta

Gorda, Fla. Rev. Fred Vanator,
founding pastor of Sarasota First
Brethren, and Rev. J. D. Hamel
officiated at the service.

OBERLY. Mrs. Ethel P. Oberly,
82, of Wyatt, Indiana died November
28, 1971. Services were conducted
my Rev. Kent Bennett, pastor of
First Brethren Church of North
Liberty, Indiana of which Mrs.

Oberly was a member. Burial was
in the Sumption Prairie Cemetery.

* * *

DITTO. Mr. and Mrs. George
Ditto, members of Warsaw First
Brethren Church, were both fatally
injured in an automobile crash on
October 26, 1971. Mr. Ditto was a
well-known grocery merchant and
trustee of the church. Mrs. Orpha
Ditto was a member of the choir.

FAITHFULNESS IS THY NAME

THE ANCIENT COUNTRY OF ISRAEL had her
King David, Africa her David Livingston and the
First Brethren Church of Huntington, Indiana, has her
David Johnson. We believe that faithfulness should not
only be its own reward but that others should know
about it. For 572 consecutive Sundays David Johnson,
age 72, of R.R. No. 6, Huntington, Indiana, has been
in his place in the Friendship Class, First Brethren
Church, 506 East State Street. This is a period of eleven
years. What pastor and Sunday School superintendent
wouldn't be pleased to have a hundred such Davids?
This is the type of person who does much to make for
a successful Sunday School. Praise the Lord! Accom-
panying this article is a picture of Mr. Johnson with
his attendance pin and all it's year-by-year bars, each
bar indicating another year of faithful attendance. May
the Lord richly bless you, Brother David Johnson, and
may He give you many more years of faithful service
to His work here on earth!

ill

David Johnson

David is almost always the first person on the scene
each Sunday morning. He walks about one and one-half
miles to and from church each Sunday. He gets there
early and sees to it that the thermostats are turned up
in the winter so that the building is nice and warm for
others. David also folds and takes charge of Sunday

bulletins, seeing to it that each person receives one as
they enter the sanctuary. One can always be certain
that David wi.l meet him with a big smile and friendly
handshake. When at last God calls this faithful servant
home, Heaven's gain will be Huntington's loss.

I am pastor Leonard S. Bennett of the Huntington
Brethren Church. We, my wife and I, are transplanted
Pennsylvanians, having preached our first sermon here
on February 28, 1971.

It is our pleasure to report that all phases of the
church and Sunday School work are progressing quite
well. The Sunday School attendance is showing an
average attendance gain each month. The average
attendance for Sunday School was formerly below
eighty and has now almost reached the ninety figure.
Morning worship service attendance for the month of
November averaged slightly over one hundred. Sunday
evening worship attendance is also slowly but surely
climbing as is the Mid-week Prayer, Praise, and Bible
Study. Praise the Lord! We believe we can see a great
future for First Brethren in Huntington. Pray with us
that it may be so.

Twenty-one persons have made decisions for Christ,
while two others have been added by letter. May we
say in closing, as did the song writer, "Work, For The
Night Is Coming, When Man's Work On Earth Is
Done. ..."

WARSAW, INDIANA

RALLY DAY AND HOMECOMING were celebrated
by members at Warsaw First Brethren Church.
The Hand Bell Choir from Cardinal Learning Center,
directed by Mrs. Howard Wilson, presented a very inter-
esting program during the morning worship hour.

A bounteous carry-in dinner was served at noon with
visitors and former ministers attending.

In the afternoon a Singspiration and greetings from
former friends and visitors were enjoyed.

An offering designated for additional improvements
was taken.

Corresponding Secretary
Mrs. Mabel Schaaf

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The Brethren EvanjreEist

MOTIVATED MEN

Dale P. RuLon

A series of articles introducing the Brethren
students presently enrolled at Ashland Theo-
logical Seminary will appear in the Brethren
Evangelist. Candi Baker, 1970-71 Semwife re-
porter has compiled, the information and written
each article in the series. The first article is
included in this issue.

DALE P. RULON, 36, is a senior at ATS and
is from the First Brethren Church in Water-
loo, Iowa. Dale attended West High School in
Waterloo and was busy with various activities
ranging- from dramatics to sports. As a student
at AC,* Dale participated in Circle K, Gospel
team, choir and college dramatics and graduated
with a teaching degree.

The first position that Dale held was a teach-
ing job at Wadsworth High School where he
taught speech and biology for four j^ears, as well
as directing high school plays. Dale later worked
for the Firestone Bank Baird Employment
Service, Goodyear Tire, Goodyear Aerospace
Corp. and Stewart Warner before returning to
Ashland for seminary.

Dale served as ATS* student body president
in 1970-71 and on the library committee in 1969-
71. Presently Dale is busy studying as a Church

Ministry and New Testament major at ATS,
serving as pastor at Sullivan Christian Church in
Sullivan, Ohio, and acting caretaker of the sem-
inary apartments. He also serves as chairman of
the apartment housing counsel.

Dale is married to Donna M. RuLon and they
have two children; Denise Marie, 5 and David
Laurence, 4. Denise attends kindergarden at the
Grant Street school in Ashland. Donna is the
sales order clerk for Polar Foods in Ashland and
enjoys sewing and collecting antiques.

The RuLons are members of the Smithville
Brethren Church in Smithville, Ohio. They are
looking forward to graduation in June when Dale
plans to enter the pastoral ministry in the
Brethren Church.

* A.C. — Ashland College

* ATS — Ashland Theological Seminary

(January 1, 1972 Page Thirteen

BRETHREN CHURCH NATIONAL GOALS

FOR
1972 CALENDAR YEAR

Evangelism Goals (Potential 18+ points)

One point (1) for every 1% gain in membership;
having continuing program of Evangelism with one
point credit given for each area up to (5) : a planned
weekly evangelistic emphasis, at least 2 weeks of
evangelistic emphasis, pastor's class for new mem-
bers, planned lay visitation, follow-up with personal
contact of VBS prospects, registration and follow-up
of visitors to services, missionary conference; a
monthly promotion of Brethren Missions among
all age groups (4); having a Missionary prayer
emphasis in the church (other than regular prayer
meeting and regular W.M.S. meetings) (2); giving
definite support to new churches, projects, or per-
sonnel in addition to regular missionary offerings
and the $10 Club which are credited elsewhere
(3); and with 50% of all church families members
of the $10 Club. (4).

Christian Education Goals (Potential 19 points)

Having 50% of eligible Sunday School students
attending a camp recognized by the National Board
of Christian Education (2); with your Sunday
School following the "New Standard of Excellence"
(3); operating a Sunday School meeting the closely
graded requirements in this Standard (2); having
a Board of Christian Education, elected by the con-
gregation, directing the total program of Christian
Education for the congregation (4); using all
available Brethren Sunday School imprint materials
(3) ; having a member of the local church enrolled
in Ashland College or Seminary (2); and, in the
reporting year, having one new recruit for the
Brethren ministry enrolled in Ashland College
under the auspices of Ashland Seminary (3).

Stewardship Goals (Potential 25 points)

Monthly stewardship promotion for all age groups
(4) ; and Every-Member-Stewardship visitation pro-
gram (3) ; every member tithing his income through
the local church (2) ; promoting and subscribing

$1.50 per member to the General Conference budget
(2) ; giving 35% or more of local budget to denom-
inational programs (4) with following per capita
goals: Ashland College and Seminary $1.50 (1);
Ministerial Aid Fund or local aid program for min-
isterial students studying under the auspices of
Ashland Theological Seminary $ .50 ( 1 ) ; Mission-
ary Board $15.00 (4); Benevolent Board $1.00 (1);
Publication Board $ .75 (1); Board of Christian
Education $2.50 (1); and World Relief $ .50 (1).

Church Promotion Goals (Potential 58 points)

Maintaining an average morning worship and
Sunday School attendance for the year equal to %
of their respective membership (3); having a regu-
lar program for development of prayer, fellowship
and service among the membership of the congre-
gation (3); institute at least one new program for
Christian growth and witness (3); having a regular
Sunday P.M. service with an average attendance
equal to Vz of church membership (3); having
semi-annual communion with 100% of resident
members present each time (4); participation for
pastor in a retirement program and/or Social
Security (2); having at least one sign directing
visitors and strangers to the church building with
appropriate identification at the church (1); having
the following organizations with national affilia-
tions; W.M.S. (2); S.M.M. (2); Laymen (2); Boys
Brotherhood (2); Brethren Youth (2); using
approved Brethren Youth program materials (2);
Signal Lights and/or Junior Church (2); The
Brethren Evangelist in every home (4); full quota
of delegates at General Conference (4); Annual
Leadership conference attendance of: Moderator
or Vice Moderator (5); Treasurer (5); and Board
of Christian Education leader (5); and local con-
gregational membership in the National Association
of Evangelicals (2).

Potential Grand Total— 120+ points

CROSS COUNTRY CONFERENCE NOTES

For some time the Brethren Churches have been
encouraged to consider a common study once each
year, this known as the Cross Country Conference. The
committee responsible for this study is responsible to
the National Ministerial Association, but in reality the
success or failure is determined by the churches par-
ticipating. Following are some reminders and helps
that we trust will contribute to a great success for the
Cross Country Conference in 1972.

(1) The study this year is on the Epistle of James,
with the guide suggested, The Good Life, Henry
Jaoobsen, Scripture Pres Pub. This book is available
from our Book Store in Ashland, Ohio, so place your
order right away.

(2) In addition to the study book and the Book of

James, use of additional aids is certainly encouraged.
We suggest The Epistle of James by Ralph Gwinn, or
James, Belief in Action, Keith L. Brooks. These are
books simply written and easily adapted to lay study.

(3) February is the suggested month for the Con-
ference. However, the study is easily adapted for nearly
any type program, any time of the year. We only sug-
gest that you do participate. James is certainly a
"timely" Book.

Be much in prayer for a constructive and meaningful
Cross Country Conference.

James R. Black,

chairman
Glenn Grumbling
Gene Hollinger
Paul Steiner

Page Fourteen

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FIRST BRETHREN PUBLISHING COMPANY BUILDING 1911

Some of the group shown are: Rev. Dyoll Belote, Ira D. and
Cynthia Slotter, Mary Zimmerman, Celia Wolf.*

PRESENT BRETHREN PUBLISHING COMPANY BUILDING 1971

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Page Fifteen

100% CLUB

SEVERAL YEARS AGO the 100% Club was initiated
(perhaps not so named) as an incentive plan to
increase the number of subscribers to The Brethren
Evangelist. The 100% church enrolls all its family units
in its subscription list either by personal solicitation or,
preferably, by budget. The church maintains the list,
making corrections, deletions and additions as they
become necessary. For this the Publications Board gives
the 100% church a discount subscription price of $3.50
per year and permits quarterly payment if desired.
Everybody wins on this gambit; The Publications

Board gets a bigger base to work on, the 100% church
gets 12% subscriptions free out of every 100, the Boards
get a larger audience for their message and the
Brethren denomination gets a better informed laity.

Listed below are the star members of the 100% Club
and following is a complete list of subscriptions by
churches. Examine your church record. If you are near
the 87%% level it will pay you to go 100%, for every
subscription over 87% will be free. The other advan-
tages are a bonus, for your local church and the
denomination.

100%

Bethlehem

CLUB

Bryan

171

Cedar Falls

College Corner

Highland

Johnstown III

105

Mt. Olive

112

New Lebanon

187

Papago Park

Park Street (Ashland)

231

Roann

St. Petersburg

Walcrest (Mansfield)

SUBSCRIBERS ON CHURCH LISTS

Ardmore Heights

Bethlehem

Berlin

Brighton Chapel

Brush Valley

Bryan

Burlington

Calvary

Cameron

Carleton

Cedar Falls

Center Chapel

Cerro Gordo

Chandon

Cheyenne

College Corner

Columbus

Corinth

171

County Line

Crestwood

Cumberland

Denver

Derby

Dutchtown

Elkhart

Fairless Hills - Levittown

Falls City

Firestone Park

Flora

Fort Scott

Fremont

Gate wood

Garber

Goshen

Gratis

Gretna

Haddix

Hagerstown

116

Highland

Hillcrest

Huntington

Jefferson

Johnstown I

Johnstown II

Johnstown III

105

Kimsey Run

Kokomo

Lanark

Lathrop

Liberty

Linwood

Loree

Lost Creek

Louisville

Manteca

Pagie Sixteen

Marion

Masontown

Massillon

Mathias

Matteson

Maurertown

Mexico

Myersdale

Milford

Milledgeville

Mishawaka

Morrill

Mt. Olive

112

Mt. Olivet

Mt. Pleasant

Mulvane

Muncie

Nappanee

Newark

New Lebanon

188

New Paris

North Georgetown

North Liberty

North Manchester

Oakhill

Oakville

Papago Park

Park Street

231

Peru

Pittsburgh

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant View

Raystown

Roann

Roanoke

Sarasota

Sergeantsville

Smithville

South Bend

St. James

St. Luke

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Stockton

St. Petersburg

Teegarden

Tiosa

Trinity

Tucson

Udell

Valley

Vinco

Wabash

Walcrest

Warsaw

Washington

Waterloo

Wayne Heights

West Alexandria

White Dale

Williamstown

Winding Waters

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January 1, 1972

Page Seventeen

PUBLICATION OFFERING 1971

"Now is the time for all good men to come to the
aid of their party."

This old typing exercise still has some merit. Now is
the time for all good churchmen to come to the aid of
their publication interests. January is Publications
Offering month.

Through the years this offering has been woefully
short of the need. Our hopes for an $8,000 offering for

1971 are being shattered as we near the end of the year.
But, next year is another year, 1972 is another
opportunity.

Below we have listed the 1971 giving by churches.
Ten churches have been honored for their offering—
The Top Ten. Examine your church's position. The
General Conference has adopted a goal of 75c per
member for Publications. We challenge each of you to
meet and even exceed that goal.

THE TOP TEN

1. Park Street $720.81

2. Dayton (Hillcrest) 627.50

3. South Bend 300.00

4. Waterloo 300.00

5. New Lebanon 275.00

6. Johnstown III 224.50

7. Vinco 217.50

8. Elkhart 180.00

9. North Manchester 175.41
10. Gretna 168.80

SOUTHEAST DISTRICT

Bethlehem

Chandon

Cumberland

Gatewood

Haddix

Hagerstown

Kimsey Run

Krypton

Liberty

Linwood

Mathias

Lost Creek

Maurertown

Mt. Olive

Oak Hill

Rowdy

St. James

St. Luke

Washington

$ 25.00

66.85

20.00
30.00

38.70
30.87
24.00

45.00
100.00

PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT

Berlin $ 62.58

Brush Valley

Calvary 6.00

Cameron

Conemaugh 21.00

Fairless Hills

Highland 15.00

Johnstown 1st 50.00

Johnstown 2nd 10.00

Johnstown 3rd 224.50

Masontown 63.45

Meyersdale

50.00

Mt. Olivet

32.00

Mt. Pleasant

Pittsburgh

30.00

Quiet Dell

Raystown

Sergeantsville

10.00

Valley

20.00

Pleasant View

51.75

Vinco

217.50

Wayne Heights

20.75

White Dale

20.00

OHIO DISTRICT

Firestone Park

Garber

$ 13.00

Park Street

720.81

Trinity

10.00

Columbus

Hillcrest

627.50

Fremont

15.00

Glenford

Gratis

92.00

Gretna

168.80

Louisville

247.21

Massillon

12.00

Newark

New Lebanon

275.00

North Georgetown

1.00

Pleasant Hill

35.00

Smithville

89.20

Wal crest (Mansfield)

West Alexandria

100.00

Williamstown

INDIANA DISTRICT

Ardmore

$ 53.08

Brighton Chapel

50.00

Bryan

Burlington

100.00

Center Chapel

22.60

College Corner

43.07

Corinth

68.00

County Line

20.75

Denver

35.75

Dutchtown

Elkhart

180.00

Flora

96.15

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Crestwood (Ft. Wayne)

39.43

Goshen

59.50

Huntington

26.92

Jefferson

105.00

Kokomo

106.51

Loree

135.00

Marion

Matteson

10.00

Mexico

45.00

Milford

77.00

Mishawaka

17.00

Muncie

75.00

Nappanee

5.00

New Paris

126.51

North Liberty

North Manchester

175.41

Oakville

Peru

Roann

Roanoke

25.00

Shipshewana

South Bend

300.00

Teegarden

50.00

Tiosa

55.04

Wabash

15.00

Warsaw

100.00

Winding Waters

13.04

The Brethren Evangelist

CENTRAL DISTRICT

Cedar Falls

$ 75.77

Cerro Gordo

49.85

Lanark

87.97

Milledgeville

49.44

Udell

6.50

Waterloo

300.00

MIDWEST DISTRICT

Carleton

Cheyenne

Derby

$ 1.00

Falls City

50.00

Ft. Scott

7.75

Morrill

7.00

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

DISTRICT

Lathrop

Manteca

Stockton

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT

Papago Park

Tucson

FLORIDA

St. Petersburg

$ 25.39

Sarasota

157.16

$6,658.37

NORTHEAST INDIANA
LEADERSHIP SCHOOL FOR 1972

This school is sponsored by the Indiana District Board of Christian Education
and will be held January 24, 31 ; February 7, 14, 21, 28 at The First Brethren Church
of New Paris, Indiana.

Courses being conducted:

1. James

Text: "The Good Life'' by Henry Jacobsen (theme for Cross Country Conf. )
Teacher: Rev. Phil Hershberger

2. Denominational Concerns — Baptism, Remarriage of Divorced Persons, Peace.
Panel: Rosalie Miller, chairman; Rev. Paul Tinkel, Gary Taska, Rev. John

Brownsberger

3. Teaching Children
Teacher: Grace Radcliff

4. Evangelism Explosion
Text: Evangelism Explosion
Teacher: Rev. Jerald Radcliff

5. Facing Today's Problems
Text: Facing Today's problems
Teacher: Rev. Charles Lowmaster

6. The Emerging Church

Teachers: Rev. Richard Allison and Rev. Claude Stogsdill
Enrollment will be limited to 15 with the exception of class No. 2 where there
will be no limit on the enrollment. Class rolls will be determined by the first-come-
first-served basis. Send enrollments to Rev. Richard E. Allison, Route 7, Box 187,
Goshen, Indiana 46526, phone 533-8951 (church) or 533-3983 (home).

January 1, 1972

Page Nineteen

i^M^-MMM

by Sherry Barnharf

HAPPY NEW YEAR! !

Well girls, it's that time of year again. School is half
over, Christmas is a pleasant memory, and spring seems
just around the corner. For some reason, life is really
exciting now. A whole new year is ahead with new
friends and new experiences.

When I think of the highlights of last year and then
look at the new one, I just can't wait to get started. I
always make resolutions and promise myself not to
break them, don't you? Well, last year I made two of
them thinking the fewer I make the fewer I break, and
I almost succeeded in keeping them. I say almost
because I really tried on both of them. The one was
stupid ... to lose some weight (which I did and
promply gained back in time to lose it again — you know
the old perpetual fanatic dieter trick). That's not the
one I want to share.

My other was to grow closer to God in new ways.
I know that each year this should be our resolution,
but I was stepping out on a limb and asking for new
ways. Little did I realize that God would have so many
new ways for me. Sitting here I can think of four ways
in which I drew closer to God. Last summer I was a
playground recreation leader, taught the Senior High
and College age Sunday School class, was hired as a
supervisor for breakfast at the college cafeteria and
was asked to be your General Secretary. Wow! ! God
really gave me some neat opportunities and experiences.

Anyway, the reason I'm sharing part of my life is
to try and encourage you all to find new ways to serve
God and by serving Him grow closer to Him.

I've found though that before you find new ways you
have to be ready for them. What I mean is that I didn't

find neat new ways on January 2. I had to wait a while
and when I look back I know why. I wasn't really
willing or brave enough. God was slowly training me.

If you had asked me on January 2 to be a playground
leader or teach Sunday School or be a supervisor or
write an article, I'd have told you that I wasn't really
athletic or gifted enough to teach or write and I didn't
want to get up at 4:45 to cook breakfast. Well, I haven't
changed that much! I'm still not really athletic or gifted
or anxious to get up but God has blessed me anyway.

You know it's funny how God can use you if you let
Him. Here are a few practical suggestions to "be" if
you really want to serve God and grow closer to Him.

Be Willing! Just ask Him and believe me He'll use
you in many new ways.

Be Patient! Sometimes it's not the right time or the
right job isn't available yet or God is training you. Just
wait patiently.

Be Brave! Suddenly you "know" deep inside of you
that God is asking you to serve but you're scared, and
you can think of 100 reasons why you're not good
enough. Just remember that God wouldn't ask you
unless you were the right one. He only asks that you
try to do your very best.

Be Diligent! In other words, don't give up! You can
make mistakes. Don't quit just because you feel you
didn't do well. Trust God and try again some other way.

Anyway when you're setting your goals for the new
year, don't forget God's work. I've found that even if
you somehow influence or help only one person then it
was worth it all.

Sherry

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JUNIOR BIBLE STUDY

PROGRAM FOR FEBRUARY!

FIRST THINGS FIRST

FIRST, TELL OTHERS

A FEW WEEKS AGO, I stayed in the nursery of our
church during the worship hour. I enjoyed watch-
ing the children play together and how they learn so
rapidly to share whatever toy or cracker they had. Now,
I don't mean to imply that their sharing was always
spontaneous or sometimes even willing, but something
(or somebody) made them share with others.

Maybe we can all learn something from these babies.
In Mark 13:1-13, Jesus is telling His disciples about the
second coming of Christ. In verse 10 He says. "The
Gospel must first be preached to all peoples." Here is
where I think the observation of children sharing applies
to us as we get older: If a child has not been taught
to share, the first time may be a painful experience; but
after he has done it a few times he learns it isn't so bad,
and it can even be fun when he finds it pleases another
person.

Sharing of our faith in Christ with others works the
same way. The first time we witness to another it may
be difficult, but with each time it gets easier to witness.
And when we think of the possible end results of our
witness, that the person may accept Christ as his Savior,
then this fact alone should make us glad and anxious to
share our faith with others.

Verse 11 says, ". . . when the time comes, say what-
ever is given to you then. For the words you speak will
not be yours; they will come from the Holy Spirit." This
statement should be of some comfort to us when we
witness the first time. But, I think we must know the
way of salvation and have some memorized Bib'e verses
already in our minds so that the Holy Spirit has some-
thing to draw upon to fill the need of the individual to
whom we are witnessing. One can't get something out
of a computer or a bank account unless something has
been inserted or put in the account before this.

Jesus said, "The Gospel must first be preached to all
peoples." Whenever I think of preaching the Gospel, two

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vocations come to mind, ministers and missionaries
This isn't completely fair because these two groups o
people are not the only ones to spread the Gospel, fo
each one of us is a missionary and our mission field i
where we live and go to school. If you cannot be a mis
sionary with your own group of friends, then going to
a foreign land is not the magic ingredient to make yoi
a missionary there!

In Mark 13:32-37, we are told that we each have ai
assigned task and when Christ comes again He will the}
know how we have accomplished our job — let us b
about the task at hand, and share what we know to b
the truth — that Christ has saved us from our sin an
eternal damnation.

January 1, 1972

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POETRY CORNER

AND GOD SAID"

by Weir E. Tritch

When time began God made a man
And placed him on the earth.

A gorgeous garden was his home,
We know not length nor girth.

And God said, "This is yours to keep
And tend with loving care,

The fruit is yours to feed upon
Except of one tree there."

He called to Noah, a righteous man,
And said a flood would be.

He gave him plans to build an ark,
For the world would be all sea.

When Noah had the ark complete,
God, said, "Now fill it well,

Preserve you two of every kind."
And then the torrent fell.

Poor man was weak, as he is now,
And fell and disobeyed.

He ate of the forbidden fruit
And for his sin was paid.

The Lord said, "You must till the soil
And plant the fruit tree too.

The weeds will grow and you'll have strife
In everything you do."

Over the years God spoke to man
Through Prophet, Priest and King.
He spoke to Father Abraham
And withheld, not a thing.

But Noah and his kin folks too,
Were saved to do God's will,

And after forty days and nights
They landed on a hill.

Now life was saved to start anew,
For Noah had obeyed.

A tribe of righteous men came forth
And God's command was stayed.

God sent His Son to earth one day
To speak to man once more

And show him how he ought to walk
To reach the heavenly shore.

Poor man has trouble here on earth
To do the Father's will

He's always tempted along the way
To lie and steal and kill.

Man's now doing all he can
To land upon the moon.

He's spent some billions and some lives
To get up there — real soon.

Just what he wants no one can say —
It's just a ball of dust,

But man is curious, this we know
And filled with wonderlust.

If only man would pause to hear
That still small voice of God

He'd learn to live at peace on earth
And leave the moon to God.

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MISSIONARY

N£WS

WHY DON'T OUR CHURCHES GROW?

The following is an article translated from the
TESTIGO FIEL written by the Argentine
Brethren pastor Ricardo Rivero, presently serv-
ing the Nunez Church in Buenos Aires,
Argentina.

T AM NOT CERTAIN what is occurring in other
places, but in Buenos Aires, the conversation of those
willing to express themselves leans toward analyzing
the reasons for which our churches are not full of men
and women giving glory to God for salvation.

Isn't this the time to give them a message on the
Great Commission? I recall some verses which tell of
the command; "Lift up your eyes and look . . . work
while the day lasts . . . Go throughout all the world
and make disciples." If a pastor or church loses this
vision all is lost. I am convinced that the church is not
growing as other institutions are. Some of our churches
have no more members than they had 30 years ago.

We have more advantages than some other institu-
tions; equipment, literature, methods . . . "What is
wrong?" I ask. Some say, we are in the last days or
others refuse to try to analyze the difficulties. These
answers which are too vague and have the flavor of
trying to escape the true situation are not agreeable
to me. However, consider them no less negative than the
answers which I hear around here. For example:
1. Our hymnology is out of focus

"It is for another era, it is not fulfilling our needs.
Our hymns are imported and the translations leave
much to be desired." It is possible that all that is
said here has much truth, but in reality is this one
of the reasons for our lack of growth? I agree that
the music of our hymns should meet the needs of
time and history in which we live, and we recall,
too, that hymns were updated in the past when
necessary. Many of our hymns have the music of
folklore of other countries. Included in several of
our hymns were popular songs of some with pro-
fane verses that were in the last moment changed
or they were inadequate for our hymns. At the
beginning of the century things changed so much
that many historians and hymnologists were
astonished and scandalized as we are in our days.

Ricardo Rivero

Mr. Rayno'ds, Director of Sacred Music of the
Theological Institute of Fort Worth, says in his
book, "The Ministry of Music in Religion," "Low
standards of music in the church is the jazz which
is used in the services; but what do we mean when
we say this? Jazz is a modern term and refers to a
state or condition that can be known by the follow-
ing characteristics: Lack of mental equilibrium, lack
of serious thought, excessive excitement, sensuality,
extreme nervousness." Further on he continues
saying: "The exaggerated use of choruses is another
reason why we have low standards in respect to the
musical program in the church. This is a reaction
because of leaping from Bach to the modern."
I am acquainted with churches who do not accept this
new music and they don't grow, and also there are
modern forms of music used in churches showing
growth. The changes are alright so long as they do not
affect the message, for isn't this our motivation —
getting the message to all?
2. The church building- is an obstacle

What is the church building for many believers?
They pray, they sing, they preach ... it is a place
of concentration of the saints; for some it is the
only moment of encounter with the Lord. Some
experience spiritual growth within the walls of the
church never concerning themselves with those out
in the world who are suffering. Is this the reason
our churches don't grow?

January 1, 1972

Page Twenty-three

That the church is not integrated into society is
certain, but there are two thoughts. Some defend
their withdrawal from society as feeling it's most
pure and do not accept their responsibility in the
world. Others say that we should be involved in
everything. Neither of these two groups accomplish
anything.

An adequate formula would be that each believer
is a philanthropist and should extend all kinds of
help. We cannot ignore that Jesus spoke of salva-
tion, but He did not skirt social problems of His
day. He healed: He gave to eat; He was decisive
as He faced the problems of the day and of life.

Therefore, the church building does not have to be
the problem.

3. There are many who say that our message is too
traditional

They are too traditional? Yes, some also say that
they should not have so much content of "blood, '
that the times ought to make us see there are other
subjects besides those concerning religion upon
which we should concentrate. In some places they
have changed the traditional messages for speeches
and penetrate into dialogue on guerilla warfare or
types of third-world cures. Is this one of the rea-
sons we do no grow?

4. Maybe all of these comments have some truth but
there are other reasons. May it not be that today,
more than ever, our leaders do not behave as those
with true leadership qualities? Are we pastors?
Can our people have confidence in us? Do we live
as we teach?

Might it not be that the testimony is lacking in
general ?

Might it not be that we are giving a message which
has been embe lished too much?

Might it not be that we do not believe in the work of
the Holy Spirit?

Might it not be because we are putting too much con-
fidence in cecondary elements?

The following letter was translated from an issue of
TESTIGO FIEL in answer to the foregoing article,
Why Don't Our Churches Grow?

Dear Brother River o,

I must tell you that I have read the article in
the TESTIGO FIEL ''Why Don't Our Churches
Grow?"

I wanted to tell you that this article contains
much truth, and that we are not only losing the
vision, but I believe that we have too many com-
forts and too much time to dedicate ourselves to
other activities. Because of this we are becoming
mechanized and are doing everything at an
accelerated rhythm. We are losing control, or
better, the rudder which should guide us; the
point where we should look for guidance is in
Christ Jesus. If ive lose this vision it is not ivorth
anything to us that we have all these conven-
iences. This is the reason that we feel uncomfort-
able and everything bothers us. All is ancient,
but we are not doing anything to improve the
systems of teaching. Through this lack this church
is falling because we are so few who are
interested in helping one another. And thus ive
look to our many conveniences and look aivay
from God.

R.M.

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LORD, GIVE ME A MISSIONARY SPIRIT

The folloiving article was translated from the
TESTIGO FIEL, magazine of The Brethren
Church in Argentina. This article was written by
Argentine Pastor Juan Arregin who is the
Administrator of the Missionary Council of The
Brethren Church in Argentina.

Juan Arregin

THERE IS NOTHING that surprises us anymore as
it relates to human activity whether on the earth,
under the earth or out in space, as we think of the
great intellectual and physical capacity which God has
given to each individual to face the demands of this
world. As children of God we must not excuse our-
selves from this demand, because the responsibility is
greater since our work is not finished here but con-
tinues into eternity, and is manifested in the souls
which have been saved for Christ and through our pro-
clamation of the Gospel.

There are several aspects which the child of God
shouM consider and possess in order to respond to the
demands of the world. Thus, I mention a few of these:

He should live constantly with the joy of his
salvation

It is this experience of the Christian which should
be unforgettable, since here is the precise moment
of accepting Christ as his Savior he has experienced
a total change in his life. Now he is a new creature,
his old nature of sin has been carried away by
Christ in the cross. The joy and happiness of this
transformation should be permanent and inherent
in the heart of the saved.
The heart has a new experience
The personal acceptance and knowledge of Christ
as Savior gives to the heart a new experience —
one that wasn't actually "seen or heard." We have
seen that the Lord can change the human nature
giving a new direction to our present life and a
glorious hope for eternity. We have heard the com-
mand of Christ, to go to the souls that wander
through this world without direction and afraid of
the future, dissatisfied, unsure and unstable. We
have heard the cry of the souls needing liberty,
security, love and protection; and we the children
of God have the answer and it is to speak of Christ,
to live in Christ, to walk with Christ. What are we
doing brethren?
3. He gives us the power

The Lord has promised us power to be his witnesses

to the last parts of the earth. But this power is

not being used by many believers, because the

missionary work is not the passion of the churches.

Yes, we evangelize but the area influenced is in

close proximity to the local church. We stay in

Jerusalem, or at the most to Samaria, but not "the

uttermost parts of the earth" which continues

calling without obtaining an effective answer frorr

the church of Christ.

The command is there, the need is there, the power is

there; it lacks only the instrument which is the life)

which God has given. Dear brother what will you do')

Ask of the Lord, "Give me a missionary spirit."

Juan Arregin, Pastor
Colon Church and
Maria Teresa Church

William Curtis, missionary, baptizing an Argentine

January 1, 1972

Page Twenty-five

TEN DOLLAR CLUB NEW MEMBERS

Ten Dollar Club members within The Brethren Church are a group especially
interested in assisting new churches within the denomination. This year we added
51 to the membership bringing it to a total of 1,565. However, even if the total mem-
bership would respond to any single call, $15,000 doesn't go very far theje days
in the great cost of building programs.

Maybe you have been considering joining the Ten Dollar Club. Do it now! ! Join
the ranks of Brethren who reach out to build new churches.

We list herewith those members who have been added in 1971.

Richard Craner

Edith C. Culp

Mr. & Mrs. Perry Deeter

Mrs. H. E. Eppley

Douglas Guilliam

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Gift

Mr. & Mro. Russell Gordon

Thomas E. Gordon

Mr. & Mrs. Ray Grumbling

Fred D. Horn Sr.

Mr. & Mrs. Morns Hybble

Rita James

Mr. & Mrs. Keith Orebaugh

Mr. & Mrs. John Schildt

Mr. & Mrs. Chester Slayman

Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Smith

Rennert Stevens

C. Richard Swartz

Mrs. W. H. Swartz

Mr. & Mrs. Gary Thompson

Ernest Wagner

Lulu M. Wolford

Owen E. Wolford

Y.O.U. Class

Ardmore W.M.S. II

Ardmore Laymen

Mr. & Mrs. Kelley Arnold

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Arnott

Lois Ater

Mrs. William Baldwin

Mrs. Jack Barr

Gail Bishard

Bonnie K. Bowrey

Fred Bracken

David L. Chambers

Mr. & Mrs. Earl Clyburn

Mr. & Mrs. Clyde

Sibyl Coakley

Mrs. Helen Covington

Pittsburgh
Ft. Scott
Dayton
Winona Lake
Jefferson (Goshen)
Waynesboro
Ft. Scott
Ft. Scott
Johnstown III
South Bend
Fremont
Johnstown III

Mary Labrucherie

Larry W. Lee

Clarence Livingston

Hazel Loekwood

Mrs. Lucy Loger

William Marsh

Mrs. Edith Martin

Miss Cleta Mayfield

James McLaughlin Sr.

Mrs, Margaret McTurk

Jay Mi shier

Mr. & Mrs. Brian H. Moore

Oakville

Waynesboro

Canton

Oakville

Waynesboro

Flora

Syracuse

Oakville

Waterloo

Hagerstown

Ardmore

Ft. Scott

Nappanee

Ft. Scott

Cumberland

Walcrest ( Mansfield )

Ft. Scott

Cerro Gordo

Johnstown III

Cameron

Ft. Scott

Canton

Mt. Olive

Oakville

Ft. Scott

Oakville

Pittsburgh

Ft. Scott

Pittsburgh

Waynesboro

Ft. Scott

Pittsburgh

Canton

Derbv

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CHEEP ADVICE

Christ doesn't have to have very much
to perform miracles; He can use you.

Do not expect to become Godly if you do
not spend any time with God.

If you want to grow spiritually, feast on
spiritual food.

Time passes — invest it! "Talk to God
about your neighbor, and then talk to
your neighbor about God." This improves
you and your neighbor.

SIGN ON A DETURKSVILLE, PENN-
SYLVANIA CHURCH BULLETIN
BOARD: "Come to Ch ch. What is
missing?"

"The Hebrews believed that when God
wanted any great work done, he first
prepared a noble woman and then placed
a child in her arms to be trained for
leadership."

"Jesus is the greatest leader, the most
absolutely right person the world has ever
known."

(William Lyon Phelps)

from Bethlehem bulletin

LAFF-A-LITTIE

PLAYING IT SAFE

William: "I wish the boy's would stop
calling me 'Big Bill.' "

Jim: "Why? I think it's quite a com-
pliment."

William: "Well, you know how these
college name? stick. I'm studying to be
a doctor."

Judge: "Have you ever been up before
me?"

Accused: "I don't know, what time do
you get up?"

FAMILY (AR) STORY
Policeman: "Why didn't you report the
robbery at once? Didn't you suspect some-
thing when you came home and discov-
ered all the drawers opened, and the con-
tents scattered?"

Wife: "No, I didn't suspect a thing. I
just thought my husband had been look-
ing for a clean shirt."

A motorist ran over a rabbit and was
concerned because it was just crippled
and turned around to go back and put it
out of its misery. As he got out of his
car another motorist had stopped and was
holding a bottle of some kind of solution
under the rabbit's nose. In a moment the
rabbit got up and scampered away as if
nothing had happened.

"That's wonderful stuff," said the first
man, what is it?" The other man replied
modestly, "Hair restorer."

Do you realize that one in every four
Americans is unbalanced? Think of your
three closest friends. If they seem OK,
then you're the one.

Ann Landers

Son: "Dad, why do you always make
me sing every time Mrs. Bumgle comes?"

Dad: "It's not as rude as telling her
to leave."

January 1, 1972

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WORLD EVANGELISM NAMED TO NAE

SAN DIEGO — Morris Cerullo World Evangelism has
been named to membership in the National Association
of Evangelicals, well-known fellowship of evangelical
Christian action, it has been announced by Dave Eal-
siger, Media Director of the San Diego-based World
Evangelism organization.

Rev. Cerullo was informed of selection for this honor
by Billy A. Melvin, executive director of NAE, following
the fall session of that group's Board of Administration
in Wheaton, Illinois.

In commenting upon the honor accorded World
[Evangelism, Rev. Cerullo pointed out that World Evan-
Igelism is one of the spearheads in the Charismatic
Renewal, fastest growing movement in Christian circles
today. This is one of the first such organizations to be
elected to membership in NAE, long a voice for united
Christian action around the world, he said.

Accepting membership in NAE marks another avenue
through which World Evangelism is extending its
world-wide scope.

Rev. Cerullo, who headquarters his international
ministry in San Diego, has personally trained 30,000
ministers world-wide and consistently sponsors an
average of 55 crusades monthly in more than 45 coun-
tries. He personally conducts several international cru-
sades annually, often with 100,000 in attendance at a
single service.

This past summer in a crusade among the Cuban
minority in Miami, 8,000 decisions for Christ were re-
ported out of a total attendance of 22,000. In East Los
Angeles, 9,000 received salvation out of 18,000 total
attendance. In Pusan, Korea, this past summer, local
crusade coordinators reported 70 to 80 percent salvation
rates while attendance at classes for new converts ex-
ceeded 3,500 daily.

QUESTION

Annabelle Merrifield

Would men motion Him away,

Were Christ to walk the earth today?

Or would they purchase Him a car
For His travels, near and far?

Would they reverence Him and sing
His rightful praises? Crown Him King?

Give Him time on television —
Man of sorrow and derision?

I, for one, would listen long

To His teachings . . . would the throng?

Courtesy, The American Bard

Brethren Historical Library

Manchester College

North 'Manchester, Indiana 46962

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EVANGELIST

Grow old along with me!

The best is yet to be,
The last of life, for which the first was made.

Our times are in His hand,

Who saith: "A whole I planned,
Youth shows but half; trust God; see all, nor be afraid."

Robert Browning

Vol. XCIV

January 29, 1972

No. 2

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In This Issue:

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4 Religion in Review

6 Motivated Men

by Candi Baker

7 Board of Christian Education
10 News From the Brethren

15 The Brethren Layman

16 America's Outcast Class

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22 Missionary News

27 Book Review

28 Sisterhood

29 Laff-a-Little

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This is my first year as your National Statistician. I
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Age Can Bring Peace Or Torment

Recently I read about a lady who was visiting
with a neighbor lady who was in her late seven-
ties and who at times had to make a very con-
centrated effort to cope with life.

Since this lady and many of her friends were
concerned about the elderly lady's welfare, she
asked what plans she had made for herself for
that time when she could no longer care for her-
self. The answer given was sincere and simple.
She never thought she would ever be that old !

The feature article in this issue deals with the

problem that this lady might have to face some!
day. It deals with the problem that many of us;
might be confronted with, whether we plan it to
be different or not.

This article will do well to bring to mind a quo-
tation attributed to James A. Garfield: "If
wrinkles must be written upon our brows, letj
them not be written on the heart. The spiritj
should never grow old."

When I read how some people in the past, and!
perhaps it prevails even today, set the elderly
aside until they mercifully pass away, I can well!
understand what George William Curtis meant'
when he wrote these words : "Age ... is a matter
of feeling, not of years."

The consideration of those more fortunate to
that group who must be dependent might make;
all the difference in the world toward making
'ripe old age' a period of mellowness.

Be sure to read the article presented in this
special issue of The Benevolent Board on page 16.J
(Editor's note)

January 29, 1972

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WHAT'S NEW FOR 72?

WELL, IT SEEMS that the "Seventies" were pretty
well indoctrinating society to some innovations
in 'change your way of livin' as one might say. So far,
it seems that long hair, Women's lib, Student protests,
Pollution — all these are dominating the stage as scene
stealers.

So, what's new? None of these are new if we sift
through the history of the last 300 years. Back in 1842
i Milwaukee paper made mention of one of these head-
iners in a oertain article, "In these days of long hair
and flaunting scarfs, . . . ." Skipping back to 1676 it is
necorded that young men were hailed before a Massa-
husetts Grand Jury and charged with "excess of hair
and superfluous buttons."

Coupled along with the long hair was the same
counterpart that is in evidence today, student dissent.
Dne newspaper reported in 1841 "Harvard College is
n a state of complete insubordination and dissorder.
The students refuse to attend at the recitations, or
submit in any other way to the authority of the
fficers. They have put forth verbally a second
Declaration of Independence' and demand the expulsion
f one of the tutors."

We do have an isolated case or two these days which
still adhers to the policy followed then as we read on,
'The officers of course refused them this small favor,
seing more accustomed to expel students than tutors."

Part of the next quotation from an editorial in 1845
night have a familiar ring as opponents of the vast
strip-mining operations echo these words: "What is
:he world coming to? We have no smell of earth — no
sight of green fields." The rest of the quotation re-
sulted from an announcement that an elevated train
:rack was to be built in New York City. — "Leave us a
trip of blue, and a small slant of sunshine. Give us a
chance to see the stars."

Oddly enough, there are some cities in our land that
lo not have elevated trains and still can't see the stars.

To this generation, the topic of celibacy might be a
iew wrinkle, yet about 130 years ago one newspaper
carried a story about a priest getting married.

To the complainers about getting the largest portion
>f their meals from a can these days, it was announced
n 1843 that a pre-sweetened lemonade could be pur-
chased in New York City.

Having attended and entered various art exhibitions
and seeing so-called paintings (abstracts) produced by
dipping earthworms in oil paints and letting them crawl
across a canvas; driving a sports car through various
colors of paint and letting the tire treads produce a
pattern of sorts; and various other silly modes of pro-
ducing nightmarish results, it is not hard for me to
believe that it was reported in an 1844 edition of an
eastern newspaper that a monkey was discovered who
could paint pictures.

"You've come a long way, baby," and "Should a man
offer a lady a Tipparillo?" are relatively new ideas
from Madison Avenue. New? In 1845 the Milwaukee
Sentinel reported that camphor cigars for ladies' smok-
ing were on sale and going well.

Now then, you gals who feel that you have been
downtrodden by the descendants of the one from whom
your original kin was created, the liberating movement
that is trying to get in high gear has been tried before.
If you happen to have some old newspapers in your
attic, say, around 1842 editions, read them for
yourselves.

There were even some back in those days who had
consumer interests at heart. The matter of nutrition
was very important then too.

We talk so much these days about how the younger
generation is changing. Is this kind of talk applicable
only to our computer age? In 1843 the Milwaukee
Courier printed this conclusion, "Times have changed.
Our children just don't have a chance to be children
any more."

Science and Medical journals present articles on the
possibility of deep-freezing humans and human organs
for later thawing out in the future. A Swedish doctor
was conducting experiments on this very principle back
in 1844. At that particular time the doctor had an 18-
year-old girl on ice. Had she been set to thaw out in
]972 would she find the world very much different?

What's New for "72"? Well, not much, perhaps, but
could we consider this to be something that is really
new? To put all the tinsel and ornaments from another
Christmas Holiday season in storage for another year,
but let the real spirit of brotherhood and 'Peace on
earth and good will toward men' reign in our hearts
24 hours a day, 365 days in the year. (GS)

Historical data provided by GRIST

This year, Mend a quarrel .... Seek a forgotten friend .... Dismiss suspicion and
replace it with trust .... Write a love letter .... Share some treasure .... Give a
soft answer . . . .Encourage youth .... Manifest your loyalty in word and deed ....
Keep a promise .... Find the time .... Forego a grudge .... Forgive an enemy ....
Apologize if you were wrong .... Try to understand .... Flout envy .... Appreciate
.... Examine your demand on others .... Think first of someone else .... Be
kind .... Be gentle .... Laugh a little more .... Deserve confidence .... Go to
church .... Take up arms against hatred .... Express gratitude .... Welcome a
stranger .... These are all simple things — you have heard them all before. But their
influence has never been measured!

HOW ABOUT A NEW YOU FOR 72?
suggested in the (WAYNE HEIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS)

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-RELIGION IN REVIEW" is a year-end fea-
ture of the Evangelical Press Association.

by Norman B. Rohrer, Director
EP News Service

1971 __ 'Kingdom Against Kingdom1

RELIGION IN REVIEW

Like the shifting patterns of a kaleidoscope, the
events of 1971 altered the face of American society in
unprecedented ways.

Religious headlines gave top billing to the Jesus
revolution, the charismatic movement among Roman
Catholics, prayer in public schools and federal aid to
private schools.

Bibles blossomed under the arms of youth as a real
and genuine movement of God's Spirit rolled across
the land, but the seeds of heresy lay in the amorphous
Jesus movement. From Broadway's rock opera "Jesus
Christ Superstar" to the garish movie ads announcing
in bold letters over motorcycles: "The Jesus Trip," the
name was exploited. The top forty tunes included
"Amazing Grace," "Spirit in the Sky," and, "Put Your
Hand in the Hand of the Man from Galilee." Hollywood
seized the Name for commercial gain, but thousands of
young people worshipped. They waded into oceans for
mass baptisms, gathered in home churches for Bible
study, and found a way out of their hang-ups with
drugs.

Roman Catholics began moving from a liturgical to a
personal confrontation with Jesus Christ. It began with
an acceptance by Catholic laymen of the vernacular in
the Mass, resulting in a new approach to catechetical
training which led to changed lives radiating the joy
of Jesus Christ. Some 4,000 Catholic Pentecostals
gathered at Notre Dame to "sing a new song" to a
Church they believed needs to find renewal through
the Spirit. Increasing numbers hoped that the Pente-
costal revival would restore a needed balance between
piety and theology.

Trends (These seem to bring the prophecies of Revela-
tion into much sharper focus each day. Ed.
note)

This was the year when veneral disease raced out of
control in the wake of new sexual freedom. Homo-
sexuals demanded, and received, permission to "marry"
by "adopting" each other and to serve as pastors of gay
congregations. New abortion laws were termed a "new
barbarism," and the theology of ecology consumed the
zeal of increasing numbers of Americans.

The curtain fell on a decade of war in Vietnam.
America's toll: 54,500 GIs dead (45,000 killed in actual
combat) ; 300,000 wounded; and a monetary expenditure
.that produced fiscal chaos.

Some 12,000 people every day . . . seven people everj;
minute . . . died somewhere in the world of 1971 from'
starvation or extreme malnutrition, according to Larryj
Ward, president of Food for the Hungry. But evanj
gelicals increasingly added social concern to their]
orthodoxy, as seen in the global relief efforts of the
World Relief Commission and other agencies.

A Chicago educator found the average American ir|
1971 "more confused . . . more frustrated," despite!
unprecedented technological advances. TV commercials
kicked the smoking habit, but cigarette sales continued
to rise. Crime also was up. Lutheran Hour radio speakeii|
Oswald Hoffman found the nation without joy.

An economic slump had a beneficial fallout: More
people in the inner-city were returning to church,
national opinion poll showed that 47 per cent of Ameri
cans believed inflation, unemployment, division, and bi|
business will destroy the nation's civil order.

A man ate and drank on the moon for the first time
in 1971 when Col. James B. Irwin partook of oommunior
elements he had stowed in his Apollo 15 space suit foi
the mid-year mission.

Sexual liberation, so callously touted in the year'
best-selling book Love Story, were seen to result not ii
a pinnacle of human fulfillment but in flat and tasteles
experiences resulting in superficial emotional relation
ships.

Guilt over care for the aged increased, resulting ii
better health care and in a suggested "ultimate" accom
modation: a lethal bed-side pill for suffering patients t<
take if they can stand the pain no longer.

Additional trends: growing scenes of witchcraft ant
voodoo; the first micro-fiche theological refereno
library; alcoholic drinks served to 18-year-old customer
in Illinois; humanistic funeral rites introduced for nor
Christian mourners; Carl Mclntire's rallies in Saj
Clemente and Washington protesting the plight o
American POWs in Indochina and the President'
announced visit to China.

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Denominations

Contrasted with the disorganized religion of the
Jesus people, the organized religion of denominational
Christianity flourished.

The 1971 Yearbook of American Churches showed
that membership in 230 U.S. church bodies rose 35,348
to an all-time record of 128,505,084. The rise did not
keep pace with the population rise of 1.1 per cent, how-
ever. The church gains were only .03 per cent.

Eighty-eight per cent of Protestant clergymen with
15 years' tenure or more who participated in a national
study said they received salaries lower than they should
be reoeiving.

Innovative churchmen created new modes of worship.
One was a "family concept" church with 24-hour service
and a resident minister. Another church set Tuesday
evening as its stated time of Sunday school and worship.

The Christian and Missionary Alliance announced
sweeping reorganization of the leadership structure to
achieve greater unity, to differentiate between policy-
making and administrative roles, and to define account-
ability more closely.

Donations to the United Presbyterians were up but
membership decreased. And W. A. Criswell, pastor of
the Southern Baptists' largest congregation, said
churches of Christ are facing floodtides which threaten
to engulf them at a time when they have become tools
of left-wingers who deny basic doctrines of faith.

Mergers

Denominational mergers have consistently produced
spl'nter groups instead of healthy solidarity, a research-
er proved, yet ecumenical fervor abounded in 1971.
Officials of two major Presbyterian bodies — United
and Presbyterian Church in the U.S. — urged the forma-
tion of a task force to help resolve constitutional con-
flict j which arise as presbyteries move toward union.
One ecumenical effort, described as the nation's first
was launched by 16 Roman Catholic and 16 Episcopal
parishes in Massachusetts. The goal: To improve
Anglican-Catholic relations at the parish level.

On other levels, evangelical scholars engaged in
dialogue with Jews . . . American Baptists listened to a
Roman Catholic Penteoostalist . . . and evangelicals
pushed ahead with their own simultaneous continental
evangelistic thrust program called "Key 73." Theme is:
"Calling Our Continent to Christ."

Missions

12,300 students opened the year in prayer at Inter-
Varsity's 9th triennial missionary conference. They were
in no mood for status quo, contending for a new mission
order.

A new mood of U.S. isolationism could be seen and
this was felt by missionaries. But their cause flourished
in 1971 — despite the punctuations of persecution. China:
A glimpse behind the bamboo curtain showed the
struggling church alive; India: Another cut in mission-
aries reduced the number of foreign Christian personnel
to 2,469, half the 1954 figure; Formosa: A Methodist
couple who described Nationalist China as a "police
state" were ousted; Guatemalans burned to the ground
a new Baptist chapel; Missionary Aviation Fellowship
lost five people in three crashes; Eastern Malaysia
citizens persecuted missionaries, as did East Pakistan,
Bolivia, and countries of Africa.

Publishing-
Liberal journals declined, conservative periodicals held
steady, and the evangelical book market remained re-
markably healthy. A trio of press associations (Catholic
Press Association, Associated Church Press, Evangelical
Press Association! spent $8,652.10 lobbying against con-
fiscatory postal increases that loomed ominously. The
issue remained unresolved.

Bible reading- increased as editors of the Scriptures
abounded. Ken Taylor finished the paraphrased Living
Bible, and Catholics released their first ecumenical
edition of the Scriptures to be granted an imprimatur
from Rome. The New American Standard Bible,
developed by the Lockman Foundation, was released
through a group of publishers including Regal Books
Division of Gospel Light Publications and Creation
House. Psalms for Modern Man appeared in paperback
from the American Bible Society. Gideon Bibles reached
the 100 millionth bedside. Underground papers thrived,
while slicks died. Missionary enterprise lost its presti-
gious World Vision Magazine which merged with the
sponsoring agency's Heartline. In Canada, The Enquirer
tabloid made a hesitant then a booming start. Angry
citizens succeeded in closing pornographic book stores
and college editors pushed their editorial freedom to
the limit.

Church and State

Protestants dominated the U.S. Congress with 74.3
per cent of the membership. 18.3 per cent were Cath-
olics; 2.3 per cent were Jewish and fractional percen-
tages accounted for those of other faiths or none.

Two church-state headlines dominated the 1971 news:
The historic fight to allow non-denominational prayer
in public schools and the attempts to channel federal
aid to private schools.

Americans United for Separation of Church and
State met the issue squarely in Kentucky with a law-
suit against federal salaries for teachers in parochial
schools.

Sentiment to keep church and state separate ran
high in 1971. Several churches voluntarily paid property
taxes and a survey found most Americans favoring
the removal of tax-exemptions accorded churches.

Education

Christian colleges said they were in trouble, but no
retrenching could be observed. New colleges announced
in 1971 included Heritage Christian College, Anaheim,
Calif.; Hyles-Anderson Bible College, Hammond, Ind.;
The People's Church Elementary School, Toronto;
Arizona College of the Bible; and the Southern Cal-
ifornia Reformation College. The new Biblical Theo-
logical Seminary was begun by Dr. Allan McRae who
took his students with him when he broke with Faith
Theological Seminary.

Race

Few minority groups joined the Jesus movement
("we don't want to be sidetracked into the white,
middle-class movement because we've found reality in
our thrust for basic human right"), but blacks made
substantial gains in 1971. Huey Newton, Black Panther
Defense Minister, surprised friend and foe by announc-
ing he would henceforth seek to correct evils in society
by returning to the church.

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A storm of protest arose when United Presbyterians
contributed $10,000 to the Angela Davis legal defense
fund but it cooled when black clergymen collectively
paid it back.

According to a Harris Poll, only 16 per cent of the
American blacks felt white churches "really care" about
achieving racial equality.

1971 — what a year! With divine irony God reached
beyond our institutions and programs to seize an
assortment of disciples in unlikely clothing and vocabu-
lary to preach His name to the lost. Secular people, like
the heathen sailors on the ship to Tarshish, sought out
the people of God and demanded: "How is it that you
are sleeping? Get up, call on your God."

People were spiritually hungry. They had a fear of
massive forces which they were not able to control. The
situation opened the thinking of many to occult pheno-
mena. It also gave Christians the opportunity to fill that
void with the true message of Biblical supernaturalism.

In 1971 the Chaplain of the U.S. Senate exclaimed:
"America must remain a great bastion of spiritual

power," but Dr. Yu-Tang Daniel Lew, ambassador anc
senior adviser of the ousted Nationalist Chinese dele-
gation to the United Nations, warned: "Unless the
United States developes a spiritual ideology — returning
to its historical roots as a nation 'under God' — it will
not be able to stop Communist expansion." Yu-Tang
believed the U.S. lost its fight to keep Taiwan in the
UN because it does not have an ideology which can
win men's minds and hearts.

The blue-brown watery planet kept spinning. Yet
another year the Lord delayed His coming, giving each
a fresh slate for a new year.

Not even God can change the past, so the record of
1971 will remain forever as it was lived in noble or
ignoble pursuits.

Four things come not hack:

The spoken word,

The sped arrow,

The past life,

The neglected opportunity.

MOTIVATED MEN

JUAN CARLOS MIRANDA

JUAN CARLOS MIRANDA, 38, is a senior at
ATS* this year and one of the usual students.
Juan has been a member of the Brethren Church
for the past ten years but has served the Brethren
people many more years than ten. He attended
Rosario English School in Argentina and Olivet
Nazarene College where he was active in the
Missionary Band and the speech club.

Before coming to America Juan was a pastor
in Argentina and taught both High school and
Bible school there. He also served as the secretary
for C. F. Yoder a Brethren missionary in Argen-
tina. Juan taught and pastored after he and his
family moved to the United States nearly 15 years
ago. He has been very successful in business here
and just recently sold a beautiful home in Mans-
field to move into the Brethren Missionary house
on Grant Street. He is a Theology major at ATS.
Juan is married to Maria Miranda, and they
have five children: Adrian, 17; Gus, 14; Samuel,
10; Michael, 7; and Yvonne Marie, 2. The chil-
dren attend the Ashland Public schools and are
active in the Park Street Brethren Church where
their family are members. Maria enjoys music,
cooking and sewing.

by Condi Bcskei

The Mirandas are excited about graduating ill
the spring because they will return to Argentina I
to work and teach in the Eden Bible Institute.
;:ATS - Ashland Theological Seminary.

Juan Carlos Miranda

January 29, 1972

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REFLECTIONS OF A WINTER RETREAT .

or Words from Kuns, Flora and Others

PRING MILL INN located in Spring Mill Park,
Mitchell, Indiana was the scene of the 1971 Winter
| Retreat sponsored by the National Board of Christian
[i Education. Twenty-five youth and five staff were pres-
I ent for the enjoyable and interesting days of December
1 27-29. Keynoters were Richard Kuns, now studying at
;! Hartford, Connecticut, and Jerry Flora, studying at
I Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.
Both are doctoral candidates.

Some remarks overheard at the Retreat were:

"A fish stepped on this" (referring to a program

with a fish on it).
"Boy, I didn't think I would like that dusty archae-
ology but Kuns really makes it interesting." (And
he did!)
"Man, the meals are great. I'll go on my diet when
school starts again" (a New Year's resolution?).
"I didn't know she got his ring!" (But she did.)
"Hey, once you've seen one old house, you've seen
'em all! Right" (as the group toured the old
pioneer village) ?
"You're late again! Take another wrong turn on a
trail?" (Three girls were always out exploring
the trails and caves at Spring Mill.)
"I'm going to start my physical fitness program
when school starts again to get rid of this roll"
(the one around the middle of the anatomy).
"What'cha makin', Bev?" (An afghan — aren't I
always?)
Richard Kuns (better known as "Digger") had four
excellent study sessions on the book of Jonah and two
slide presentations on his work in archaeology and how
it helps illuminate the Bible. Following are gleanings
from his four sessions on Jonah:

Jonah I

... "I hate God's enemies with perfect hatred.

Why can't God do as much?" was a typical and
summary quote about Jonah taken from the
book You! Jonah! by Thomas John Carlisle.
. . . Get up and go is the imperative of 1:1-3 — to Nineveh.
God has the right to demand.

Look at the implications of saying "yes" or "no"
and be willing to live with what we say.
. . . Verse 5 "sleep" means a deep sleep or stupor similar
to Adam's sleep when Eve was created.
"Sailors" means "salts" in Hebrew.
. . . First questionnaire in the Bible — sailors questioned

Jonah thoroughly.
. . . Verse 9 is ironic because Jonah says God made the
sea, and yet he is trying to flee from God by the sea
which He made. Jonah really admits that you can't
escape.
. . . Verse 10 shows that he talked openly about why he

was on the ship.
. . . Jonah was concerned enough about the ship and
men that he was willing to go overboard. Also he
would rather die than go to Nineveh which he could
have consented to do.
. . . Why did Jonah hate the Assyrians (Ninevites) so
much?

Assyria grew by terror — their strategic plan and

tactics were terror.
See Nahum to learn how Israel felt about Ninevah.
Isaiah 5:26ff. is a description of the Assyrian
army.
Jonah II

. . . God was able to communicate with Jonah and he
understood clearly — he just didn't want to do it.

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... It is true for us also that God communicates with
us and we can understand, but do we want to listen?
We say He communicates, but then we question
whether God can break through to us today. The
problem is with the receiver not the sender!

. . . Jonah blames God for his trouble rather than him-
self as seen in 2:3. Then Jonah complains that he
is now cast out of God's presence — just what he
wanted in the beginning!

. . . God is the one who decides who gets His message —
not us!

Jonah III

. . . God repeats His original command to Jonah to go
to Nineveh. Jonah found himself right back where
he started.

. . . Now Jonah says "yes," but can he live with the
"yes" implications?

. . . Jonah was not prepared for the Ninevites' repen-
tance and rightly so knowing what they were like.

. . . 4:1 — Jonah is mad because they believe him—
strange! Like an evangelist being mad because
people be'ieve his message and repent.

... 4:2 and 3 — Jonah says he knew God would go "soft,"
and that is why he ran away the first time, not want-
ing Nineveh to receive God's mercy.

. . . Jonah still hoped God would change His mind and
destroy Nineveh so he went outside the city to watch,
wait and hope for the fireworks to begin.

Jonah IV

... 4:6 is the only time Jonah was pleased and that was
short lived.

. . . God questions Jonah's concerns — if Jonah was con-
cerned for the plant, why shouldn't God care for the
people He created?

. . . See Psalm 139 to get another expression of how
Jonah might have felt.

Your editor's one sentence summary of Jonah was:

"How not to run away from God."

Jerry Flora led three sessions on personal and institu-
tional renewal, and gleanings from his last session
follow :

"The Western world today has a vacuum into which
things are rushing. This vacuum has been caused by a:
breakdown in several areas:

1. Philosophy — from synthesis to analysis

2. Traditional religions or faith

3. Traditional morals

4. Social values

5. Economy — taxation increases for instance.
Because science has not provided real answers as was

hoped we find these things coming into the vacuum:

1. Eastern religions — accompanied with mysticism,
often drugs, etc.

2. Astrology which many thought was a thing of
the ancient past.

Then Jerry suggested that the early church came

into being and lived in a world like that described above.

. . . Stoics fused with astronomy as the vacuum was
filled

. . . The church came in to offer hope, personal experi-
ence, etc., and they tied it to a person rather than
thought.

. . . The church offered all that was in the world but
went a step beyond, grounding their word in Christ
and offering eternity.
In Mark 2:19 we see God giving a great wedding'

reception (party) to many His Son to the human race.j

All are invited, but if some won't come to the party. |

they are to be left by the wayside.

. . . Mark 2:22 — Is Jesus saying here that the institu
tional church may not be able to contain the fresh-
new movements within or without?

. . . The Greek word translated "saved" can also be
translated "healed." When we are saved we are
healed. Note that Jesus often speaks this way wher|
he performed a healing miracle — that the persorj
was then saved.

... A surging new movement in Christ filled the first
vacuum. Will He, with our help, fill the present
day vacuum?

FIRST THINGS FIRST
Matthew 6:33

January 29, 1972

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MILITARY MESSENGER

The National Board of Christian Education
maintains a monthly mailing- to Brethren military
personnel called the Military Messenger. Approx-
imately 85 men and women are now receiving the
mailing, but we know there must be many more
Brethren who are in the armed services. There-
fore, if you wish to have a fellow or gal in your
church, a friend or relative receive the mailing,
please fill out the form below and send it to us.

MILITARY MESSENGER REQUEST
Please send the Military Messenger to:

Name

Address

PROGRESSIVE PARTY

TO
THREE COUNTRIES

ON SEPTEMBER 26 the Brethren Youth Crusaders
of the Johnstown Second Brethren Church held
their first meeting with an attendance of 19. The new
advisors are Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Hamel and Mr. and
Mrs. James Miller. We had election of officers and the
results were as follows:

President Jim Miller

Vice President Howard McDowell

Secretary Debbie Wisor

Assistant Secretary Sara Russell

Treasurer Don Grove

Assistant Treasurer Tab Boyer.

Our programs for our meetings are planned by three
alternating teams. We have had a policeman and a
representative from Penelec speak for two of our
meetings.

For recreation we had a progressive party. We visited
three homes representing the three countries of Hawaii,
Mexico and Italy. A few features of this party were for
Hawaii we had special food and lais. For Mexico we
celebrated with a pinata and for Italy we had a cafe
setting with roasted chestnuts and, of course, pizza. It
turned out to be an unique evening.

On December 3 our youth group hosted the youth
from Johnstown Third Brethren Church for a party
which consisted of a money tree for Kentucky, devo-
tions, games and refreshments.

One of our projects for this year was the selling of
plastic Christmas trees, candles, ducks, dogs and smiley
faces.

Debbie Wisor, secretary

Zip Code

Home Church

Branch of Service
Discharge Date

Name submitted by
Address

Home Church

Zip Code

(print plainly)

OPERATION

outreach

GOAL: $10,900

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n. ew s

• • •

Sarasota, Fla. Mr. Steve Abe, a
senior at the University of South
Florida and a member of Sarasota
First Brethren Church, was given
a formal call to the full gospel
ministry of the Brethren Denom-
ination Sunday, November 28 by
this church. Steve plans to enter
Ashland Theological Seminary
next fall.

Brush Valley, Pa. The BYC of the

Brush Valley Brethren Church
has adopted an orphan in India.
They are sacrificing to give over
and above their tithes to assist
in the support of this missionary
project.

Lanark, 111. The Central District
Laymen's Rally was held at Lan-
ark, Illinois, December 4, 1971.
Mr. Richard Best of Nappanee,
Indiana was the speaker. Also
attending was Mr. Virgil Barnhart
of Germantown, Ohio, the Nation-
al Laymen President.

Johnstown, Pa. (II). Youth from the
three Johnstown Brethren Church-
es are sponsoring a "Coffee
House" at Second Brethren
Church. It welcomes young people
from the age of thirteen to twenty-
five from the Vinco and Johns-
town area.

Milledgeville, III. The W.M.S. held
their public service January 2,
1972 with Dr. Howard Christofer-
sen of Sterling, Illinois. He was a
missionary for eleven years in
Durban, South Africa. The Annual
Missionary Conference was held
December 10, 11 and 12 with John
Rowsey as director.

Waterloo, Iowa. A Lay School of
Theology will be held at Lanark
and Waterloo February 7-11 by Dr.

Weddings

Joseph Shultz and Dr. Charles
Munson of Ashland Theological
Seminary. The title of the course
is "The Biblical Doctrine of the
Church."

Memorials

WINELAND. Reo Wineland, 80,
died December 9, 1971 at the Bryan
Nursing Home, Bryan, Ohio. He was
a member of the Bryan First Breth-
ren Church since February 6, 1907.
Memorial Services were conducted
at the Oberlin and Ford Memorial
Home by the pastor, Rev. M. W.
Dodds. Burial was in the Shiftier
Cemetery in Pulaski, Ohio.

SPANGLER. Emma Spangler, 74,
a faithful member of the Wayne
Heights Brethren Church for many
years, went to be with her Lord
December 4, 1971. She was active in
the Sunday School and the Women's
Missionary Society. Funeral services
were conducted by her pastor, the
undersigned, with interment at the
Green Hill Cemetery in Waynesboro,
Pennsylvania.

Henry Bates

SMITH-BUSH. Ginger Smith and
Kent Bush were married Sunday,
October 31, 1971, and are residing
at Sandy Beach on Long Lake in
their new mobile home. Rev. Wood-
row Immel officiated for the cere-
mony.

* * *

DAUGHERTY-BELLINGER. Deb-
bie Daugherty and Stephen Belling-
er were married Saturday after-
noon, October 30, 1971, in a candle-
light service read by Rev. Wood-
row Immel. They are residing in
Warsaw.

R. AND MRS. MARK LOGAN
are the pround parents of a

daughter born November 21, 1971.

They have named her Rebecca

Chantal.

Goldencrires

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Sigerfoos
celebrated their 50th Wedding Anni-
versary on Sunday, December 26,
1971. Open house was held at Flori-
dana Park, Bradenton, Florida.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Frank oele- j
brated their 61st Wedding Anniver-
sary December 1, 1971. They are'
members of Sarasota First Brethren
Church.

Mr. and Mrs. William Bixler cele-
brated their 55th Wedding Anniver-
sary on December 2, 1971. They are
members of Sarasota First Brethren

Church.

* * *

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Swihart
celebrated their 62nd Wedding Anni-
versary on December 18, 1971. They
are members of Sarasota First
Brethren Church.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH

Nappanee, Ind. — 2 by baptism

3 by transfer of letter
Smithville, Ohio — 6 by baptism

January 29, 1972 Page Eleven

FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH — OAKVILLE, INDIANA
A GOOD-LOOKING FACE LIFT

by J. L. Fields, Pastor

So two rows of brick with asbestos in between was
built and a beautiful stained glass window, similar to
the one in the chapel at our Ashland Theological
Seminary was lost. The overall loss in terms of time
and money was enormous.

But the end was in sight and the structure was too.
A beautiful sight rose for the Lord. On the outside the
new foyer/ rest-rooms as well as the south and east side
of the existing building are brick veneer. Thus, from
the street it appears to be a new building. Die cast
aluminum letters and cross on the front proclaim our
name and message. Entering through the double glass
doors into the fully carpeted foyer you are surrounded
by warmth from the soft glow of walnut paneling. A
bulletin board partition hides coats from view and pro-
vides a place for messages and publicity. The much
needed rest-rooms are fully equipped and modern.
Steps leading to the fellowship hall and up to the vesti-
bule are easy, carpeted and safe for all worshippers.
New lighting adds beauty and service to the auditorium.

Some years ago a man said, "Til give the trustees a
'hundred dollars if they will just fix these crumbling
jporch steps." Moving with the "celebrated" caution of
the Brethren — nothing was done, and the steps contin-
ued to crumble.

In the fall of 1970 as the last of the storm windows
were being put into place someone suggested that we
enclose the porch and fix the steps. Later someone
(suggested we enlarge the porch and enclose the steps.
Suggestions flowed: new steps on the inside leading to
ithe basement, a coat room, new rest-rooms — all because
the steps were crumbling.

It was decided to build a large foyer, modern rest-
jnooms and bring all staircases on the inside as soon as
jpossible. A survey was taken. The new building would
protrude two feet into the street right-of-way. Proceed-
ing intelligently the church spent the winter of 1970-71
{securing permission and a dedication of land from the
wity-County Planning Commission and the County
Commissioners. Now we were ready — we thought.

On the day after Easter the hammers fell and the
porch was no more. New steps were poured, plumbing
was roughed in, interior walls went up and then it
lhappened; the State Inspector "dropped by unan-
nounced." On June 2, 1971, he politely asked to see our
State Compliance Number. Our what? All public build-
ings in Indiana are under the jurisdiction of the Admin-
istrative Building Council of Indiana. We did not know
Ithat. The work slowed and changed had to be made-
expensive changes. Cast iron plumbing was required,
and so the plastic pipe and the floor had to be torn
out. A fire wall would be required on the west side.

On December 19, 1971, the purpose of all this work
was made plain in a Service of Dedication. God resides
in the hearts of the members of the First Brethren
Church of Oakville not in a structure. We desire a
place of beauty and comfort which will attract others
and in which to worship our Lord. A place where we
can be nurtured in the faith to go forth and "get the
Word around." We seek His guidance in all that we do.
He is blessing us with growth both physically and
spiritually. To Him be honor and glory forever. A-men.

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29th CHURCH ANNIVERSARY

rIE PROGRAM COMMITTEE of the Washington
Brethren Church presented a program of reviewing
the year 1971, along with some musical inspiration,
in celebration of their 29th Anniversary.

The highlight of the evening came when a letter was
read which had been written by Meredith Lyon Porte
concerning F. Harold Rabcock. Portions of the letter
follow:

"He was introduced to our church by Rockwell
Drummond, since they ivorked together in a Men's
Clothing Store (Raleighs). This was sometime in
1950. I played the organ. After the service Mr.
Drummond, brought Mr. Babcock to the console
and introducted him to me. I told him of our need
for an organist. He was very sympathetic and
said he would try to help us out. He mentioned
that his father was an organist, and he had some
training along that line. He was soon led to come
to our rescue. Soon both he and Mrs. Babcock
joined our church and became close friends of
our pastor, Clarence Fairbanks and family.

"He was so faithful performing at our organ
and piano, for over twenty years, including the

many extra services and special occasions. He
was always present and ivell prepared, and so
very gracious (with very small remuneration) .
His services have been a God send. And we do
thank God for sending him to us in our need. I
have appreciated him, his talents, and his faith-
fulness perhaps more than anyone else. May God
bless him (and Cecile) most graciously in their
more leisurely way of life they so richly deserve."
Charles Swain had previously reminded the congre-
gation that Mr. Rabcock had probably played over 23,000
songs for our congregation, performing some 6,000
hours with 18,000 hours of practice for a total of 12
years, 8 hours a day for 5 days each week. No one has
given as much time to the church, and we all certainly
do express our appreciation. We are glad that Mr. Bab-
oock has not completely retired, but is still playing for
Sunday School and has already played for the services
when the regular organist could not be here. Thanks
again to Mr. Rabcock for his faithfulness, and we know
that someday he will hear the Master say: "Well done,
thou good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful
over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many
-things: enter thou into the joy of the Lord."

DEAN SHULTZ RECEIVES TWO DISTINCTIONS

Dr. Joseph Shultz, dean of the Seminary was recently
listed in the fourth edition of "Leaders in Education,"
an international compilation. In addition Dr. Shultz
participated as a panelist at the Institute for Advanced
Christian Studies in Chicago on October 1-2. The meet-
ing was an invitational scholars conference having as
their subject "Christian Perspective on The Search For
Reality in Modern Life." Other participants included
the chairman, Dr. Carl F. H. Henry, editornat-large of
"Christianity Today," and Dr. Elton Trueblood of
Earlham College.

January 29, 1972

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BIRTH AND DEATH IN ONE WEEK

Jason Gilmer was born to Jim and Treasure Gilmer
on Tuesday, December 7. At 1 a.m. Friday news was
received that Jason was hemorrhaging in the skull.
Brain swelling during child birth was the doctors expla-
nation. Around 4 a.m. Saturday, December 11 Jason
passed away. The family had him anointed and a great
peaoe came upon them. God's perfect will was done.

Monday, December 13 at 1 p.m. the service for Jason
was held in the Teegarden Brethren Church. Pastor
Jim Gilmer officiated at the service with his father
Rev. Herbert Gilmer assisting. Burial was in Waldron,
Michigan.

The following ivas written by Treasure Gilmer
about U hours after Jason passed on to the glories
of Heaven.

December 7, 1971

God gave hearts full of joy,
Brought His Spirit — a gift of love,

He gave us our son — our boy!

Jason Donavan was his name,

It means "The Healer" did you know?

The same as they called Jesus
So many years ago.

We loved him and wanted him all for our own.

We loved him and love him still,
But he was God's baby and so we pledged,

In his life we would seek His will.

We pictured him at the piano like Mommy,
Being strong, running carefree and glad;

Learning to play all kinds of sports and, perhaps
If God called, preaching like his Dad.

Grandma and Grandpa loved him too,

And other folks came to see —
The beautiful, wonderful sweet little lad,

A new life, such mystery.

But only four short days,

Was Jason here for us to behold;
Then Jesus said "I want him to be with me,

On the streets that are made of gold."

So to God's Heaven our babe has gone,

To have Jesus hold him and hear angel's songs.

Our hearts are broken we miss him so,

But we are determined to Heaven to go,

Where we'll meet "The Great Healer" God's only Son,
And hear Him say to us "Well done."

He can mend the body, mind and soul.
Make you complete, make you whole.

Let us learn from Jason as we lay him to rest-
That a loving God knows what is best.

Jason was here for us to have —

For O, such a short time,
i But we'll be with him forever —

Someday in that land sublime.

We'll hold him close again,

And skies will be blue.
Won't you make yourself ready,

So you can see him too!

— In memory of our first child, With all our love,
Daddy Jim and Mommy Treasure

BRYAN, OHIO

rT"'HE LORD has been blessing the congregation of
1 the First Brethren Church in Bryan, Ohio in many
ways as a Fall Stewardship Program got underway.

Festivities were in order on October 23, and 185
gathered in a lovely fall setting at the Family Fellow-
ship Supper to initiate this program with a ham supper
and many side dishes.

Dan Sander, General Chairman of the Stewardship
Program, ably served as Master of Ceremonies. Ann
Oxenrider, who was in charge of the poster contest
presented awards to the winners. After congregational
singing led by Jack Stombaugh special music was
brought by the Connin Trio (Norma Stombaugh, Joan
Culler and Marcia Sander) and accompanied by Bonnie
Burgbacher and John Firestone, choir director.

It was discovered that our church has many able
speakers as Viona Musser, Bill Musser, Jim Manning
and Gilbert Farlow demonstrated. Rev. Dodds completed
the evening with "A Few Word."

Chairmen of various committees were: Publicity,
Louise Bishop; Hostess, Evelyn Kerr; Food and
Arrangements, Doris Peltcs; and Visitation Committee,
Jim Manning.

Loyalty Sunday (Oct. 24), with all services well
attended, church members reaffirmed their membership
vows. A skit relating to the stewardship of material
possessions was presented by Lenore Mansfield, Mary
Manning "and Co." When the invitation was given at
the conclusion of the service, one came for reconsecra-
tion and two for baptism and church membership.

With the interest of dedicated Christians this program
is continuing as an Every Member Visit is being con-
ducted by Jim Manning, Fred Brandon, Bill and Fae
Musser, Aileen and Gib Farlow, Herb Benner, Jack
Stombaugh, Kenneth Kerr, Dan Gray, Ann Moog and
Inez Rogers.

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A LETTER HOME

This letter was written by a soldier who holds membership in the Milledgeville
Brethren Church. It was suggested by members who were much impressed that
the inspiration might be shared with the readers of The Brethren Evangelist.
(Editor's note)

Dear Mom and Dad:

If you only knew how God has answered prayer.
In regards to boldness to speak to others, God,
has given me courage to speak to men from the
lowest "private" up to and including the company
commander. I have never talked to as many as I
have here, and it's becoming more and more a
compulsion rather than a duty. Not only has
quantity changed, but also quality — God has given
me a new ability, greater skillfulness, directness,
an under stem ding of people, an ability to look into
people's hearts and minds, with love.

My desire for companionship is increasing but
not enough. I'm definitely a hermit, but God isn't!
I'm getting together with Jack on Sundays to
study the Word and pray. Jack has a genuine
hunger for the Lord. Today I asked him if we
could get together for a few minutes every night
to pray for men. He said "yes."

Tony and N orris met with me one night last
week to investigate the Scriptures. We read and
discussed the 1st ten verses in the book of John.
We talked about God and about life. Particularly
interesting to them were the words "light" and
"life." Tony's been bugging me the last couple
days and says he's ready for another session.

Leslie and, Lopez — two dozer operators. Respon-
sive. Leslie, a Christian, but in need of a vital
relationship. Lopez, unsaved, wide-open and
hungry.

Sgt. Dilley, a man in his Ws, a babe in Christ
just recently, met Christ in his home church be-
fore coming over here. Noiv in charge of "opera-
tions" instead of me. I'm the assistant. We get
things done and enjoy doing them.

You couldn't pay me to be anyplace else in this
world at this time. Have never been so excited
'about living and following Christ. I think I could
die tonight and be content.

Excited about Discipleship,
Doug
P.S. Am more convinced than ever in the im-
portance of prayer. You people back home who
pray for me are getting residts. God is answering
abundantly! Know this — it's very clear in my
mind the importance your prayers have in my
outreach here! God is answering your prayers!
Prayer Reqitests:

Continued boldness to preach the word and

share my life
That I'd involve myself more and more in the

lives of others
That I'd take my hands off my life and let

God. . . .
Conversion or growth in the lives of the above
mentioned people

He who hangs onto his life

will never discover what life
is all about

He who lets go of his life
will discover it all

January 29, 1972

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The
Laymen's
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Rodger H. Geaslen

Topic:

THREE "UNSPEAKABLE THINGS

' I 'HE BIBLE mentions three "unspeakable" things:
1 His unspeakable gift, II Corinthians 9:15; unspeak-
able joy, I Peter 1:8; and unspeakable words, II Corin-
thians 12:4.

In these instances the word unspeakable does not
mean that these things cannot be spoken about; but
rather that no matter how much is said about them,
they cannot be told out in their fulness. They are inex-
pressible and indescribable!

When we think of God's unspeakable gift, the Lord
Jesus Christ, our hearts are moved to depths that cannot
find words to describe the greatness of His love! The
Apostle John is often called the apostle of love; and he
said: "In this was manifested the love of God toward
us, because that God sent His only begotten Son into
the world, that we might live through Him. Herein is
love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and
sent His Son to be the propitiation (the atoning sacri-
fice) for our sins" (I John 4:9, 10).

It was the Apostle Peter who mentioned the unspeak-
able joy. Referring to the Lord Jesus Christ, he said:
"Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now
ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy un-
speakable and full of glory" (I Peter 1:8).

The Lord Jesus Himself said: "These things have I

spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and
that your joy might be full" (John 15:11). He wants us
joyous — unspeakably so — not only because our sins
are forgiven, but "the joy of the Lord is our strength"
(Nehemiah 8:10), and will enable us to face this life in
reality. As we rejoice in Him, we are strengthened for
worship and service!

The Apostle Paul mentions the unspeakable words
in connection with the experience of a man in Christ
who was caught up to the third heaven, the paradise
of God, where he heard unspeakable words! (This may
have been his own experience when he was stoned and
left for dead at Lystra, Acts 14:19). We are not told
what these words or messages were. We know that in
the Bible heaven is mainly described in negative terms
because the positive glories excell all human concep-
tion. So, all who trust in Christ may anticipate such a
glorious experience when we too shall be caught up to
be with the Lord (I Thessalonians 4:16-18); and there
we shall be presented faultless before the throne of His
glory (Jude 24).

The unspeakable gift has been given in the past! We
may experience the unspeakable joy now; and we may
anticipate the unspeakable words and experiences in
glory. What a portion for believers in the Lord Jesus
Christ!

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CAST CLASS

Reprinted from United Evangelical ACTION, Fall, 1971, by permission

by Agatha F. Partridge

NO ONE CAN AVOID KNOWING that this is a
youth-oriented age. Young people crowd the stores,
the restaurants, the beaches and the sidewalks. Youths
wheel over deserts, highways and open fields on motor-
bikes, snowmobiles and an assortment of homemade
vehicles.

Styles are geared to the tastes of teenagers. The
telephone company sets up special "teenager phones"
with directory listing for separate use from the family
phone. Airlines offer youth, ages 12 through 21, an
airlines I.D. card for air travel at a discount. Every-
where^— TV, magazines, roadside billboards — advertisers
appeal to the buying power of youth.

In a country so dominated by youth culture, everyone
feels he has to remain young or at least attempt to
appear so. This self-deception in our Western culture
projects the impression that growing old is a dreaded
disease and that an impotent age is a crime against an
active, energetic society.

Modern homes are built and furnished for one-family
life. There not being room for more than parents and
children, a grandparent is relegated to a nursing home
or a rooming house. And with an annual crop of high
school and college graduates contriving to unseat
middle-aged job holders, there is little opportunity for
older people to do useful work. Even in the church the
older generation has been shunted aside as major de-
nominations concentrate their efforts on producing
innovative contemporary-slanted programs to interest
and hold young people. The old are outcasts both in
community and in church.

America's outcast class comprises the forgotten tenth
of the United States population. The burgeoning young
may be pushing down the national age average, but
a not-so-widely known fact is that the 65-and-older gen-

Page Eighteen

eration also is expanding — up 21 per cent since 1960.
The Census Bureau's recent report of age breakdown
discloses that on April 1, 1970 there were 11,641,651
women and 8,407,941 men who were age 65 or older — a
total of 20,049,592. This was 9.9 per cent of the total
population, virtually one in every ten persons in the
nation, compared to 9.2 per cent in 1960. The census
alS'O reported a rise in the number of Americans who
are age 75 or older — a total of 7,624,918 or 38 percent
of the older population.

Of the 203.2 million resident of the United States in
1970, 61.8 million or 31.5 percent of all Americans —
almost a third — are those 45 or older.

One hundred years ago, in 1870, out of a total popu-
lation of almost 40 million, only 4.6 million, or 11.6 per-
cent were aged 45-64 and another 1.2 million or 2.9
percent were 65-}- — making a total of 5.8 million or 14.5
percent of the population in the 45+ group. Thus, a
hundred years of variable growth in the U.S. has now
produced a total population five times as large, a middle-
aged population nine times as large, and an older pop-
ulation an unprecendented 17 times as large.

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The greatest proportion of the aged live on farms and
in communities from which youth has fled. The rural
aged often subsist on pittances of $60 a month, and dis-
continued bus services isolate them still further from
doctors, stores, and friends.

A third of the nation's aged live in deteriorating cores
of the big cities. Locking themselves inside their dingy
rooms, they are afraid to talk to their doped and drunk
neighbors for fear of being robbed of what little they
have. Self-imprisoned year after year, their only contact
with the outside world may be the child they tip to buy
their groceries with their monthly welfare check.

Nearly a million old people live in nursing homes or
convalescent facilities provided by Medicare. Fewer
than half of the country's 25,000 nursing homes actually
offer skilled nursing. And many of the aged living in
their own domiciles on limited income cannot complete
with rising costs of medical care. Others deprive them-
selves of medical attention simply because they believe
it is normal for old people to be sick.

The fact that

so many old

people feel that

they are not

wanted is

an indictment

against Christian's

professed concern

for the individual.

That is an increasingly large number of people to
ignore. Yet the trend in the U.S. today is the devalua-
tion of older people. Because the aging man and woman
are regarded by the rest of the population as having
completed their productivity, they learn to live in a
society that has no role for them.

The more serious side is discrimination against the
aged in employment, insurance rates, driver's licenses,
etc. Many older people are excluded from employment
for reasons that have nothing to do with their capabil-
ities. Spiraling property taxes and inflation devour their
savings and fixed incomes. More than two million of
them subsist on Social Security alone. One of every four
Americans 65 or over lives at or below "the poverty
line."

A national questionnaire sponsored by the White
House Conference on Aging and completed by 200,000
Americans age 55 and older elicited the response that
over half of them don't have enough money to make
ends meet. - Fifty-five percent said they can't afford to
buy the food they like. More than half said that to get
by they must spend less than $200 a month. Twenty
percent said they are limited to less than $100 a month.

Transportation, next to income and health, shows up
as an increasing concern for the elderly. In some areas
it is labeled the critical issue. Older citizens complain
of poor public transportation, causing them inconven-
ience and hardship For many, a major complaint is
loss of the driving privilege because of arbitrary age,
limits or inability to pay high insurance rates. For,
some, lack of money for bus fare is a problem, while!
others have physical difficulty in boarding public trans- \
portation. Older people say they feel isolated without
wheels, unable to shop or visit, attend meetings orC
church. It's an emotional point; transportation repre-f
sents their link to society.

Perhaps at the bottom of America's outcast class is]
the elderly woman. The gap between the age of retire-!
ment and the greater life expectancy of women makes!
them subject to less than a minimal standard of living)

January 29, 1972

Page Nineteen

At- the bottom

of America's

outcast class is

the elderly woman.

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"The older woman is the poorest in society today,"
is the opinion of a prominent woman professor of
economics at Duke University.

Dr. Juanita Kreps, a member of the Technical Com-
mittee on Income for the 1971 White House Conference
on Aging, predicts that "unless something is changed
in the system, the older woman, living 25 years longer
than her husband, will still be poor, even 20 years from
now, compared to others in society."

A major factor in the economic plight of the older
woman, she says, is the fact that she gets an "inade-
quate percentage" and not the full amount of her hus-
band's Social Security income after his death.

Dr. Kreps notes that women outlive men by an
javerage of seven years and -are in the majority in the
pver-65 age group. She predicts that this longevity in
rthe long run will defeat her working years.

"She will be faced with the poorest position in
ssociety because her retirement income won't stretch
over the greater number of years she is in retirement.
|Also, if women continue to earn less than men, their
iretirement benefits will be proportionately less."

Even now, Dr. Kreps points out, Government statistics
■indicate that there are more than 11 million women over
,65 contrasted with some eight million men of that age.
'Since most of these women did not work for pay during
their lifetime, they live on proportionately less than
men and make up a greater proportion of the elderly
25 percent living at or below the poverty level.

Rabbi Levi Olan, speaking at a state workshop on
aging in Dallas, Texas, declared that this country's
failure to lift poverty-stricken old people to a minimum
standard of decent living is "shameful and blasphe-
mous."

The Jewish leader dismissed the excuse that America
can't afford to help its elderly sick and poor. "We have
money for the young, the military, super airplanes and
football stadiums," he said. "It's almost indecent, cer-
tainly immoral, for me to sit down in comfort to a good
meal, knowing an older person not far away is living
in a shack with nothing to eat."

Quoting several biblical admonitions on attitudes
toward old age, Dr. Olan said this country was founded
on the premise that all persons have worth and dignity.

Jews often are leaders in government reform in this
area because of their traditional respect for parents and
older generations. Notable benefits resulting from
government action are the Medicare program; social
security increases; the establishment of federal, state
and local agencies for information and referral service;
senior centers and similar helps.

However, as older Americans themselves point out,
constructive action on their problems has moved at a
snail's pace. They indicate these facts: (1) very limited
headway has been made on proposals such as social
security adjustments to match living costs, (2) liberali-
zation of the social security earnings test, (3) uniform
higher standards for Old Age Assistance benefits, (4)
the vesting of private pensions, (5) part-time work
opportunities, (6) community health clinics, (7) foster
home care, (8) low rental and public housing, (9) re-
habilitation of the over-sixty-five, (10) adult education
in health, nutrition and consumer protection, (11) ex-
pansion of church programs, (12) improved family
relations and lessening of the age gap, and (13) re-
search in the processes of aging. A vital topic still left
untouched is (14) the tragic impact of inflation upon
marginal retirement incomes.

In an attempt to confront some of the crucial prob-
lems facing older people, a national White House Con-
ference on Aging is scheduled to be held in Washington,
D.C., the week of November 28.

"I am concerned about the image that so many
Americans have of older people," says John B. Martin,
Special Assistant to the President for the Aging, who
is Director of the White House Conference on Aging.

"When we hear about the shocking conditions that
exists for some of the elderly," Mr. Martin says, "we're
so appalled and repelled that we have ,a tendency to
close our ears, not only to the most serious problems
but to any and all other problems that affect the elderly.
It may be that we're so fearful of growing old our-
selves that we shun even thinking about aging in other
people. As a result we give a low priority to the prob-
lems of older people. We may do this unconsciously but
we still do it — and it amounts to a shameful neglect.
We must become more aware of the fact that their
problems today are our own problems tomorrow.

"One of the objectives of the 1971 White House Con-
ference on Aging is to make all Americans aware of
our older citizens as an invaluable national resource. . . .
Many have tremendous inner resources and make im-
portant contributions to their communities. . . . Our

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older citizens must be given the opportunity for a full
participation in American life."

With all the programs and social reforms that senior
groups are hoping the Government will initiate, they
give top priority to a non-social issue. That is "educa-
tion to modify the attitude of the public towards "the
elderly." Because older people are often resented and
discriminated against, they feel that more important
than developing programs or services is the creation
of a climate in our nation that will emancipate age.
Such a change in attitude involves ethics and Christian
principles and conduct. Thus the church could play a
major role in presenting and exemplifying this major
step.

Church groups could be encouraged to involve older
people in some of their activities in which they would
have an interest or arrange cooperative efforts with
senior groups in order to have fellowship on a personal
basis. As part of educating the public, churches could
arrange for publicity in the local press or radio when
an older member's accomplishments are newsworthy, or
an event is planned in which older people are partici-
pating and which is open to others in the community.

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Recently there was a news story about a member of
the First Baptist Church in Boonviile, Missouri, who
had attended Sunday School every Sunday for 43 years.
Miss Minnie Cook is still active as secretary of her
Sunday School class and the adult Sunday School de-
partment, and as a choir member and program chair-
man for the church missionary group. This story was
picked up by papers many miles from Missouri. It
could be a direct means of educating the public con-
cerning the capabilities of the older generation, plus
encouraging other individuals, perhaps, to attempt some-
thing on their own.

The ways of being of service to the older person is
limited only by the compassion of the Christian's heart,
the openness of liis mind to the wisdom of God, and the
availability of his time and means to accomplish the
deed.

In the national questionnaire mentioned earlier, a
surprising 22.2 percent of respondents aged 55 and
over, said "sometimes they feel they are just not
wanted," and 17.4 percent said they sometimes feel they
have "nothing to live for." Such feelings increased with
age to 24 percent for those 85 and older. Older people
find their problems becoming greater with each passing
year. Their decreased income is less able to< meet their
needs, they often must cope with prolonged health
problems, and they face increasing limits on their
mobility. When to these problems is added the painful
discovery that they are being avoided by their families
or shunted off on outsiders, their despondency is in-
creased. It is among these who feel there is "nothing to
live for." The suicide rate among elderly men is far
higher than that of any other age group.

The fact that so many old people feel that they are
not wanted is an indictment against Christians whose
faith is built on concern for the present and eternal
welfare of the individual. It we believe the gospel has
the answer for every problem, can we stand by indiffer-
ent to a need that requires a spiritual service? It is a
service that no government or social agency can fill.
But Christians can.

It is a wide-open field of ministry for the church. The

church can respond as a group to perform needed ser-

' vices for the aging in the community or as Christian

individuals to extend concern and friendship on a

person-to-person basis.

Churches which would like to take on a project could
start by checking for a needed service that is lacking
in the community. Perhaps the church could use its
educational facilities during the week for a referral
service or senior center. If the church has the financial
resources, it could build a senior residence or adapt an
already constructed residence into the needed single
rooms and central dining hall. Or on a more modest
scale, there might be some widows or retired couples
in your church who could offer elderly boarders room
and board in a pleasant home at moderate prices.

A woman's group in the church might be able to
institute a homemaker service — shopping, cooking, light
laundry or cleaning in an older person's own home.

The blind and deaf are always in need of volunteers.
And for older people without transportation, a church
group could provide auto service to church, the grocery
store or the doctor's office.

There are even services to perform for church mem-
bers with limited time to donate. Visits to nursing
homes can be a real tonic to patients who have endured
months without a visitor. A tape service to bring the
Sunday church services to shut-ins or a library service
to loan books and magazines to the sick or elderly
people confined to their homes would take little invest-
ment or time, but would be greatly appreciated.

Almost any church group could plan an outing with
older people as special guests. Such times would pro-
duce a cohesive effect between the age groups and
demonstrate the fellowship for which a church is noted.

An important service for a church to fulfill to older
individuals is to make them feel important and needed.
Work on the task of convincing each older person that
he has something to contribute. No one ever outgrows
his need to be needed.

Age is not indicative of ability. Coach William A.
(Bob) Anderson is 60, grey-haired and totally blind.
He originated the first active sports program for the
blind in Southern California, and now he teaches blind
children bowling, archery, golf, roller skating, basket-
ball freethrow shooting, football goal kicking, baseball,
and horseback riding.

Elsie Honkala, 69, a retired interior designer from
Syracuse, N. Y., is now a Peace Corps volunteer in the
remote village of Polugollegama, Ceylon. Her activities
as a community developer include teaching sewing or
planting vegetable gardens. She is also a medical
advisor.

Nicolaus Schneil, 93, tends garden and lives at the
Baptist Manor in Portland, Ore. His dahlias compete in
county fairs.

Charlie Brown Cox, 80, of Midland, Tex., started
gardening three years ago. Now he is busy filling cus-
tomers' orders for his fresh vegetables.

One of the goals President Nixon has set for our
nation is planning and working that "our older citizens
will be more appreciated and will be recognized for
what they are — one of the nation's most valuable
resources."

The older generation can offer an important contri-
bution in many areas through the wisdom they have
gleaned through many experiences of confronting life.
The young usually think they don't need it, but wisdom
expressed in understanding and insight can be a real
asset. Older people have a broad perspective — a total
view — that gives them a deeper insight into problems,
needs and human relationships.

Many times the loneliness an elderly person is forced
to endure can become a blessing. He can experience the
presence of God in a new, deeper way. His faith is
increased through having learned to trust God in seem-
ingly insurmountable problems. And he becomes acutely
conscious of the transiency and instability of this life.
He has a new awareness of the lasting and eternal, and
looks on the rest of his existence here as a transition to
heaven. If he can teach the rest of us a little of what he
has learned, we will be the richer.

The world needs more than youthful energies. It also
needs wisdom that is patient, calm and stimulating
to others. And it needs a mature faith that is strong in
the face of present crises and eagerly anticipates a
future life that is perfect, eternal and glorious.

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MISSIONARY

News

;

IN THE FIRST MONTHS OF OUR SECOND TOUR

by Richard C. Winfield

We are enjoying our life in Mubi! Our "compound" is
on the edge of the town of Mubi, and we are separated
by fields from our nearest neighbors. We set upon a
rise and can look down into the town of Mubi and out
beyond it to the ranges of mountains. It is quite a nice
view! Mubi now has an estimated population of about
35,000 people so it is a fairly good sized place (although
geographically not as large as Ashland, Ohio because
of the crowded conditions under which many have to
live.) It has a town water system and also' electricity—
the latter having been put in while we were home on
furlough. The water comes here to our house and we
use it for watering the garden and the flowers and
shrubs, but the water we use in the house comes from
our own well. The electricity doesn't come out this far

yet, but the station here has its own generator which
we use in the evenings.

I travel to Kulp Bible School four days a week for
classes, and Kitty goes one day — on Tuesdays. The
twenty mile round trip is not bad, for the road is good
'even though quite bumpy. They usually grade it during
the dry season and right now is due for attention for
it gives a "washboard" ride.

Of course, our transportation at first was humorously
provoked by a temporary assignment of an older Land
rover pickup truck, that had loose steering and had to
be pushed every morning to get it started with its dead
battery. However, realizing this was just a temporary
assignment, we managed alright and now we are driv-
ing one of the two brand new Peugeot station wagons

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that belong to the mission. It is very nice and most
reliable.

In the first term wnich ended in mid-December, I
taught four different courses. Two classes of English,
a class in local church administration and a class in
practice preaching. The last two classes mentioned were
with the advanced class, so I mainly instruct using
English language. Therefore, at the present time I am
teaching no classes in Hausa, but maybe it is just as
well for this term, just having gotten back from the
year's furlough. Of course, I really prefer teaching
Bible than the English instruction that I give, too, if I
might comment on personal preference.

Kitty because of her responsibilities at home with
Melissa is just teaching one class which she teaches as
a block on Tuesdays. This is a class in audio-visual aids.
She is trying to help the men learn ways to teach the
Bible more effectively by use of the aids which they
have available to them.

Our adjustment to Nigerian life again has been rela-
tively easy. I guess I should say "life in Nigeria" for,
rightly or wrongly, we could hardly call our way of
living here "Nigerian life." I think we are more relaxed
here and feel better and more useful than we did in

the States. Melissa has adjusted well, too. Her world is
small enough that she doesn't notice much difference. It
is interesting to us that she will usually go to a
Nigerian without crying, but she is not so trusting when
a person with white skin wants to pick her up. She has
surely brought a lot of joy to our home (and a little
trouble at times, too, I must add). She manages to get
into all kinds of things like tearing up letters and such.
Her adoption is final now and we have a copy of her
birth certificate declaring us as her parents. God cer-
tainly worked this out for us and we are indeed thank-
ful. We are very aware of the prayers of people through-
out the denomination that helped considerably.

Dick and Kitty first went to Nigeria in
September 1967. Dick served as Principal at
Kulp after May of 1969 and Kitty was hostess at
Kulp and also taugh Nigerian men and ivomen,
too. Even as Nigerians are becoming more res-
ponsible for church leadership, they are also
accepting other positions for which they are
capable. A Nigerian is presently principal at Kulp
and thus a missionary is naturally used ivhere
most needed.

FROM TIME TO TIME lists of ideas and suggested
used items are published for possible assistance to
various mission areas where The Brethren Church is
working. In the November 20, 1971 issue of The Breth-
ren Evangelist such a list was given from Riverside
Christian School in Lost Creek. Used clothing is collect-
ed all year long for Miss Margaret Lowery in Krypton.
However, overseas it is a little more difficult to give
other than through your offerings which are then used
to purchase the needed items in the particular country.
Some churches continue to send boxes to India, others
send used greeting cards to Argentina and others pre-
pare bandages for Nigeria.

Two families will be leaving for Argentina in the
spring. Used blankets (in usable condition) can be used
by them as packing material for their breakable house-
hold items. Such blankets will then be given to the
Eden Bible Institute in Argentina for use during con-

ferences or retreats. Dish towels for the institute could
also be used for this purpose and thus would fulfill a
double purpose. These families could also take some
kitchen items for the institute; these should be large
enough for serving at least twenty people. Maybe some
church is replacing items which are still in good
condition.

We are also interested in working towards Amateur
Radio Communications within Argentina and with the
United States. Although this is not a priority project
we would be interested in contacting anyone who has
amateur equipment which is in operating condition but
not being used and would be willing to donate it for
this purpose.

If you are interested in any of the projects mentioned
above please contact the Missionary Board of The
Brethren Church, 530 College Avenue, Ashland, Ohio
44805.

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LET'S SUPPORT R.C.T.S

TN NOVEMBER the Board of Riverside Christian
Training School, in their regular meeting, talked
about the various needs of the school in order to try
to set priorities on a long range basis. It was felt that
the greatest need was support for the operating budget.
Shortly following this board meeting, the Missionary
Board held their annual budget meeting. Because of
the recommendations from Riverside Christian Training
School, the following items were included in the Home
Missions program for 1972:

Program Support $5,000

On-going Maintenance Program 1,860

(see below)
A project for rewiring electrical service

to Wheeler Hall 400

A project for sidewalks to the new

Landis Building 300

Nil

As a part of the new maintenance program, the
Missionary Board is happy to announce that Mr. and
Mrs. Chester Spitler of Dayton, Ohio will be going to
Lost Creek in July to begin a maintenance program for
both Lost Creek and Krypton. Mr. Spitler is highly
qualified for both building and vehicle maintenance and
will be the Mission Board's representative for this pur-
pose. A special fund has been set up for Mr. Spitler's
use so that needed repair work can be carried out. We
are thankful to the Spitlers and to the Lord for provid-
ing them.

You can help provide the support and projects listed
above for R.C.T.S. by your contributions to the Home
Missions program of The Brethren Church. Since last
year, as reported at General Conference, a deficit was
incurred in Home Missions, we prayerfully urge your:
support of this outreach in the United States which
includes the above program, worked out in cooperation
with the school board of Riverside Christian Training
School.

In the December 18, 1971 issue of The Brethren
Evangelist, there appeared an appeal from the Southern
Indiana District Ministers Wives for funds to purchase
a new school bus at a cost of $10,000 for Lost Creek.
Some money has been received by the Missionary Board
designated for this purpose. All designated funds are
handled carefully as designated by the donors, and so
these donations will be held in a special fund for the
purchase of a new school bus when there is sufficient
money. There has been some discussion, however, as:
to whether the vehicle mentioned would be the most
efficient. The van type vehicle is used extensively al
R.C.T.S. and the carry-all type recently purchased fori
Miss Margaret Lowery in Krypton is also used by some
of the public schools. Thus the type of vehicle must yet
be decided by those who will be using it at Riverside!
Christian Training School.

The greatest need as stated by the Board of R.C.T.S !
is for operating funds to meet the general expenses
of the school which includes the salaries of the staff
The school has operated with a deficit for some tirrw
and has been unable to raise these minimum salaries
Some churches wish to support this need over and abov*
the giving of the rest of the denomination through th*
Home Missions program. Last year these over and abovj
gifts for R.C.T.S. amounted to $4,166.50 given througl
the Missionary Board. Such designated offerings ar<
forwarded monthly by the Missionary Board to Los
Creek, and the churches are given credit for this giving
Others prefer to send their offerings direct to R.C.T.S:
and these are not mentioned in the above figure.

Your support is needed for this "Light in the Hills,!
not only to help give the operating support mentions
above as a part of the Home Missions program but alsi
to allow new areas of help such as the maintenano
plan which will be carried out by Mr. Spitler during thi
new year.

FIRST THINGS FIRST
Matthew 6:33

January 29, 1972 Page Twenty-five

WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATOR COMMUNICATES

The following is a letter from Roger Mohrlang who has been working with
Wycliffe in Nigeria since May, 1968 translating the Bible into the Higi language.
In the past ten years there has been a strong response to the Gospel among the
Higi, as thousands have come to believe and follow Christ. The strong and growing
Christian church is now enthusiastic to have the Word of God in their own language.

This letter was written after Roger had been on leave. He is presently working
with John Guli, one of the men who received financial assistance from the Brethren
Church during his attending the Theological College of Northern Nigeria. Little
did we know the great way in which the Lord would use John Guli to lead his people
in greater faith.

We use this letter of Roger Mohrlang to let you know what kind of work is being
accomplished by Wycliffe Bible Translators and also that you might know about
other denominations supporting work in Nigeria.

If you would care to know more about workers associated with Wycliffe and
would like an insight into the type of work Jerry and Cheryl Grieve will be involved
you might like to read "Peril By Choice" by James C. Hefley which tells
about workers in Mexico.

November, 1971

Dear Folks,

Hot, sunny Christmas greeting and "top of the morning" to you all from
here on the Nigeria-Cameroun border! Wish you could be here to join us
this year for Christmas in this unbelievably different world.

The long ride out to the village on Bessie (my new Honda 125) was de-
lightful, and a really warm welcome was waiting for me when I arrived.
But after a year and two months, my hut was a most depressing sight — an
absolute mess, with thick dirt, termites, and termite mud everywhere. The
termites had even enjoyed a few meals out of my mosquito net, leaving it
in rather dismal shape. It took two full days to get the hut cleaned out and
back into shape again, though the termites continued to reappear in vari-
ous places. And then to my great dismay, the place was invaded by "minyi"
ants as well! While I was frantically trying to get a few of them out of the
place, the old village chief happened to stroll by; silently observing my
distress, he gently suggested that I just leave the ants alone, as they harm
nothing. "In fact," he said, "this particidar kind have come to drive out the
termites!" ("God's termite medicine," they call them here — better than the
white man's, they say.) I was a bit dubious at first, but sure enough —
now both the termites and the minyi-ants are gone. (You learn a lot here.)
So things are real fine now — even the snakes and rats are leaving me alone
for a while.

The thick, hazy dust has just last week settled down on the area. This
morning I can't even see the mountains half a mile away. With the arrival
of the dust, the nights have become colder now, getting down to around
65 degrees F. Unfortunately the dust also brings with it the yearly epi-
demics which siveep across northern Nigeria in the dry season, taking
many lives in their wake. But right now it's a happy time in the village,
as the rains have been plentiful this year, and the coming guinea-corn

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harvest looks good. (But only thirty miles north, rain has been so scarce
that it will probably produce famine conditions this year.) The peanuts
have been havested now, so the people are enjoying the bit of slack time.

Around here people get an early start on the day's ivork, so I'm often up
by 4:4-5 a.m., and ready for the sack by 8:30 at night. Breakfast arrives
anyivhere betiveen 6:00 a.m., and one o'clock, with supper coming pretty
close to 7:15 in the evening. Aside from the tivo meal breaks and occasional
visits from folks dropping by to greet us, the day's work is pretty steady.
While John Guli works on the translation of the remaining half of the New
Testament in his room down the road, I'm here at the table checking the
work he's already completed. I've just finished checking Jude and Luke,
and will be digging into Matthew as soon as John finishes it. The galley
proofs of Mark are expected any day now from the printer, so we hope
Mark will be off the press before Easter. The local Christians are busy
working on plans for a set of Higi primers to teach the people how to read,
and we hope that reading classes can begin this dry season.

John Guli and I continue to push to reach our goal of having the manu-
script of the whole New Testament ready for publishing by early 197 'U.
We hope that his other increasing church responsibilities will allow him
sufficient time to complete the translation within the coming year. Need-
less to say, ive're both learning much in the exacting process of translating
and checking. He and I are deeply grateful to those of you who have shown
so much kindness to us, and who daily kneel to pray for us and the young
illiterate Nigerian church here. Thank you sincerely.

At this Christmastime, may the great news of the arrival of the Savior
of the world be shouted from our hearts in praise to God! If you could see
all that it's meant in the lives of some of the Higi Christians here (and
in others' lives all over Africa and around the world) you'd shout too!

ENVISION US

by Weir E. Tritch

As night time turns to morning gay,
Our feathered friends in tree tops sway.

In towering lair as each awakes,
With golden notes, the stillness breaks.

The grass iand grain with life renew
As nature spreads its silvery dew.

All life is bathed with song and bliss
As earth receives this morning kiss.

Help us, Lord, to humbly see
That this could come from only Thee.

Enlighten us that we may see,
Lord, Our Father, more of Thee

When in the stillness of the night
We see the fullness of Thy might

As endless heavens stretch away,
And solar diamonds lofty stay.

It's easy to behold Thy might
When gazing upward in the night

If only Thou wilt help us see
Such glory comes from none but Thee.

The lilly, rare and beautified,
Its gleaming whiteness cannot hide.

On it the white of heaven fell,
That it Thy pureness might foretell.

Daybreak comes with Thy delight
To graoe the world with heaven's light

That from the soil that Thou did'st bless,
Can come such graoe and loveliness.

Make our sight divinely keen,
That through it all Thou can'st be seen.

'Twas man, may we for ever know,
Thou made'st from earth so long ago

To live on this terrestial ball,
And have dominion over all.

Before mankind of every race
Thou did'st the cornucopia place.

Wilt Thou Thy grace to man unfold
That he may sacred treasures hold.

Guide his thoughts that he may be
Always grateful unto Thee.

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BOOK REVIEWS

A rather lengthy book review of the HISTORY OF THE BRETHREN
CHURCH: Its Life, Thought, Mission was published some time ago in
THE MENNONITE QUARTERLY REVIEW. This was written by
Carlton 0. Wittlinger of Messiah College.

A portion of this review is presented in this issue for the benefit of those
who do not yet possess a copy of this historical book which was written
by one of our own Brethren pastors, Elder Albert T. Ronk, D.D. Historian
and Archivist of Ashland Theological Seminary.

History of the Brethren Church: Its Life, Thought and
Mission. By Albert T. Ronk, Ashland, Ohio: Breth-
ren Publishing Co., 1968., p. 524. $6.95.

The designation "The Brethren Church" refers to
one of the three groups into which the German Baptist
Brethren divided in the 1880's. This particular group
represented a protest against what its members regard-
jed as an unscriptural and legalistic control of congre-
gational life by the German Baptist Annual Meetings.
A case in point was the Annual Meeting insistence upon
adherence to a prescribed dress code as a test of church
membership.

Approximately one-third of the book traces the
German Baptist Brethren movement from its origin
to the separation of the Brethren Church in the 1880's.
The remainder treats the thought and life of that church
from its inception to the present. After educational and
theological controversy in the 1930's split the ranks
into Grace Brethren and Ashland Brethren wings, the
author limits his study to the latter.

Dr. Ronk has lived his entire life within the stream
of the movement about which he writes. He approached
his task, however, hoping to write as "a bystander with-
out personal bias," and on the assumption that any

tendency toward bias could be corrected by "copious
documentation."

While the study outcomes do not always accord with
these expectations, the author's personal involvement
with his subject matter has certain advantages. He has
chosen to make the assessment of the motivations or
mind of the Brethren his guiding light. This approach
requires great capacity to enter into the Brethren
mentality; it calls for someone like Dr. Ronk in whom
"Brethrenism in depth" has been instilled.

This work should be read by everyone with a serious
interest in the origin and development of the Brethren
Church. The extensive documentation indicates that the
study draws upon a rich body of source materials,
much of which evidently is brought to bear for the first
time upon the history of that group. Dr. Ronk is to
be congratulated for his extensive labors in assembling
and processing much of this material for further
scholarly use.

The format of the study reveals the author's
wrestling with the length of the period covered, the
voluminous sources, and the problem of selecting and
arranging his material within a meaningful, interpre-
tive frame of reference. He has made a commendable
effort to identify integrating themes for chapters which,
taken as a whole, combine elements of both chrono-
logical and topical approaches to Brethren history.

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TERHOOD

SENIOR BIBLE STUDY

Call to Worship
Song Service
Circle of Prayer

Bible Studies:

SENIOR: Obstacles of Faith—Delays

PROGRAM FOR FEBRUARY

Discussion Questions:

Seniors: Discussion over chosen book

Special Music

Song:

"Spirit of Sisterhood"

S.M.M. Benediction

OBSTACLES OF FAITH

DELAYS

by Evelyn Ingraham

Text: John 11:145
Read text aloud.

Discuss the following:

1. What does Jesus say is the purpose of Lazarus'
sickness (vs. 3-6) ?

2. Describe Martha's reaction to Jesus' delay in
coming to Lazarus (vs. 17-27).

3. Describe Mary's reaction to Jesus' delay (vs. 32-33).

4. Jesus sees these people in sorrow. What is His
response in verses 33-35?

5. In verse 40 Jesus promises what?

6. Was Jesus' purpose of glorifying the Father
accomplished (vs. 41-46) ?

Conclusion:

Believe it or not delays can be of the Lord, not
hindrance but rather a test of faith. Often there
much anguish, but it will be worth your while to ws
on the Lord.

The Lord's ways are not our ways. He sees what v
do not see. He does not measure time as we do becau;
He works from the view of eternity. Do not try to o,
guess God. Do not set a time limit on Him. His timir
is perfect. "And therefore the Lord will wait that I
may be gracious to you" (Isaiah 30:18).

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THIS COULD HAPPEN

Five little Christians
Shopping in the store;
One ran off to gossip
And then there were four.

Four little Christians
Golfing on the tee;
One cussed out the preacher
And then there were three.

Three little Christians
Kicking with a shoe;
Struck Women's Lib President
And then there were two.

Two little Christians
Condemning everyone;
But one spoke ill of the other
And then there was one.

One little Christian
Judging what had been done;
Asked God's forgiveness
And spiritual blessings won.

This one little Christian

His neighbors sought to- woo;

And praised the services of his church

So now there were two.

Two little Christians
Strengthening their church the more;
Doubled all their efforts
And now there were four.

Four growing Christians
Praising God so great;
Kept on doubling their numbers
Until they were eight. . . .

Then sixteen; then thirty -two;

Then sixty-four; then 128

And the host kept singing:

"Praise God from whom all blessings flow."

LAFF-A-LITTLE

"You told me how good you were when
I hired you a few weeks ago," said a
foreman to one of his men. "Now tell me
all over again, I'm beginning to get
discouraged."

LESSON No. 1

After the honeymoon, the new husband
asked his bride, "You don't mind if I point
out a few of your little defects, do you?"

"Not at all," replied the bride. "It's
those little defects that kept me from
getting a better husband, Dear."

Man to little boy: "Do you think your
daddy will be laid up long with his injured
leg?"

Little boy: "Yes, I think so. Compen-
sation's set in."

A father had rebuked his daughters
rather severely and afterwards a friend
said to him, "You were pretty hard on
them, weren't you?"

"I don't think so," said the father.
"They're too biased."

"How do you mean, biased? asked the
friend.

"Well, it's this way," said the father.
"It's buy us this, and buy us that, until
I'm practically broke."

In spite of his 99 years, the old man
lived by himself on the side of a mountain.
When his son, 78, tried to get the father
to move down to the village, the older
man objected.

"Mebbe I oughta go," the oldster ad-
mitted to his grandson, who was 57, "but
I just hate tc have a young upstart tellin'
me what I gotta do."

GOING BY THE BOOK

Superintendent: "Your reports should

be written in such a manner that even

the most ignorant may understand them."

Foreman: "Yes, sir. What part is it

that you don't understand?"

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RETIRING COUPLE HONORED

THE YOUNG MARRIED PEOPLES CLASS of the
Mexico First Brethren Church were the sponsors
of a farewell supper given in the church dining hall
Sunday evening, December 12.

Their pastor, the Rev. Floyd Sibert, and Mrs. Sibert,
who retired from the ministry and moved to their new-
ly built home near Burlington, were the honored guests.

A carry-in dinner was served with the class providing
the turkey. The tables were decorated with evergreen
boughs, red candles and frosted pine cones.

Following the supper the program was presented in
the main auditorium with over 125 in attendance.

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Mrs. Joseph Berkheiser presenting "This Is
Your Life" book to the Siberts.

A "This Is Your Life" story was given by Mrs. Joseph
Berkheiser who collected the items which began in the
year of Rev. and Mrs. Sibert's birth and continued
through the years to the present day.

This included the life of both Rev. and Mrs. Sibert in
all the places they have lived since he entered the min-
istry, first filling the pulpit at the Teegarden Church in
the northern part of the state in 1925.

They have been at the Mexico church over 13 years.
Relatives attending were Mr. and Mrs. Owen Sibert,
Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Watkins, (Rev. Sibert's
sister Regina), Winona Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Imboden and Mrs. Mary Imboden, relatives of Mrs.
Sibert's, all of Chillioothe, Ohio.

The church moderator and teacher of the sponsoring
class presented the Siberts with a gift from the church.

Rev. Sibert was born January 27, 1899 at Tyner,
Indiana, the son of Lewis and Myrtle (Stoneburner)
Sibert. He was the second oldest child in a family oi
- five children.

He attended school at the one room Sibert School
(thus named because their farm land was the closest
to the school) in 1905. He farmed with horses and he
raised and broke them to pull a two-wheel cart. He
and his brothers rode white ponies to school and tct|
Kuntz Lake in the summer to swim.

He earned his college money by hauling gravel in s;
wagon with removable planks in the bottom, drawn
by horses. His first job was at the Ball Rand Rubben
Boot factory, Mishawaka, Indiana in 1918.

He entered Ashland College in the early 1920's. Hiii
first church was the Ellet Brethren Church, Akron, Ohic!
in 1929. It was while he was pastor at the Ellet church
that he married Adda Imboden of Logen, Ohio or)
October 3, 1930.

In 1931 to 1938 he pastored the Masontown, Pennsyl,
vania Brethren Church. It was there that he had th<|
largest mid-week service.

In 1938 to 1942 he served the Pittsburgh, Pennsylj
vania Church. In 1942 to 1954 he lived at the Pleasanji
Hill, Ohio parsonage and served the church very well!:
because it was there that a new educational unit wl
built and the sanctuary remodeled.

From 1954 to 1958 he pastored the Burlingto]
Brethren Church. While there a new educational uni
was built onto the church.

In November 1958 he accepted the call to go to th>!
Mexico First Brethren Church. While there he tool
into the church membership 58 people by letter or haf
tism. They organized an adult choir, junior choir an
Daily Vacation Bible School plus numerous othe
things.

He preached his farewell sermon on Sunday, Deeen
ber 19, thus closing his pastorate at the Mexico churc
and retiring from the active ministry in the Brethre
denomination.

They moved to their new home near Burlingto]
Indiana on December 23, 1971. Their new address
Rural Route 1, Bringhurst, Indiana 46913.

uary 29, 1972

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A NEW BOOK FOR YOUR
MISSIONS LIBRARY

Dr. Albert T. Ronk has just finished his new
book, History of Brethren Missionary Movements
which traces the history of all of our present
Brethren Mission fields plus those before 1940.

This 168 page paperback book will contain an
insert with pictures of the pioneer missionaries
as well as maps of their fields. The history will
be sold by the Book and Pamphlet Commission
through the Brethren Book Store for $2.25 plus
350 postage and handling, as of February 1, 1972.

The Missionary Board of the Brethren Church
is preparing a workbook for use with the history
in teaching a course on Brethren Missions in
camps or in the local church. This workbook
should be available in early summer of 1972.

To be among the first to receive a copy of the
History of Brethren Missionary Movements, fill
in the coupon below and give with your $2.60 to
a representative of the Missionary Board or mail
to: Brethren Publishing Company, 524 College
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Vol. XCIV

February 12, 1972

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In This Issue:

3 Does The Church Have A Heart?

(Guest Editorial) by Dorman Ronk

4 Brethren Care, Inc.

9 "What Can We Do To Help?"
by Marlin McCann

10 News From The Brethren

13 Only A Boy

from Jewish Hope

15 Book Reviews

16 Know Your Brethren Churches

Berlin Brethren Church

19 Sisterhood

20 Missionary News

25 Board of Christian Education

28 Motivated Men

by Candi Baker

29 Cheep Advice — Laff-A-Little

30 Poetry Corner

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NOTES and COMMENTS

At a recent Board meeting of The Brethren Publishing
Company a suggestion was made to begin a series of
articles entitled "Know Your Brethren Churches."

The first of this series is being published beginning
with this issue and features the Berlin Brethren Church
of Berlin, Pennsylvania.

It is hoped that this will be a regular feature of our
church paper in the future. It is also hoped that in this
migratory era of society moving from one place to
another so frequently than many nostalgic memories
may be stirred a bit. Also this series may serve in
announcing that with many radical changes being made
in all facets of life in modern society, The Brethren
Church still is clinging to the basic principles upon
which the foundation of the church was built.

The line drawing of the church accompanying this
announcement is the old Berlin Church which at one
time was referred to as the Holsinger Church.

February 12, 1972

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by Dorman Ronk

MORE PEOPLE are living in one of the 24,000
nursing homes in our nation than ever before.
For some, these homes are a brief transitional
Deriod between hospitalization and recovery, but
pr many it is a permanent home. This trend re-
elects the changing nature of our society and
family life.

Vvhen families are unable to take care of a
parent, when special care or a diet is needed, the
lursing home is often called upon to fill this need,
however, many parents are placed in nursing
lomes just to get them out of the way. A sad but
true statement of our changing society.

Many of these nursing homes are operated by
3rofit-making business people, who have as their
)rime goal the desire to make money. Love of
noney comes first. This fact can be seen in the
ast growth of the expanding of several national
chains of nursing homes. The Four Seasons
Nursing Homes bankruptcy in Ohio is an example
)f this condition. The demand on the managers
}f each home is to return a profit to the owners.
roo often this is accomplished by cutting down
3n services.

Because this is a fact of our present society,
he church has a very definite responsibility.
Previously we have been afraid to venture out
nto this needed area. We claim Christ as our
Saviour; therefore, we must turn our lives over
to be used in service for our Saviour. We have a
responsibility to help those in need. As Christians
we care for our own, also as Christians we have
a responsibility to provide care for others in our
ommunities.

The Benevolent Board of The Brethren Church
has been commissioned by the Church to provide
care for the elderly. Its objective is to give a home

to others who need it, at a minimum of cost —
sufficient for expenses, but not for profit — and
yet midst comfortable and cheerful surroundings.
As our society has changed, the Benevolent
Board has changed its outreach to meet the needs
of our society. Let us, likewise, be open to the
leading of the Holy Spirit to see the opportunities
for using the talents that God has given us to
assist the aged.

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of THE BENEVOLENT BOARD OF THE
BRETHREN CHURCH, secretary of the Board
of Directors, Brethren Care, Inc., Moderator and
a member of the Deacon Board of the First
Brethren Church, Ashland, Ohio.

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BRETHREN CARE, INC

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Brethren Care, Inc., Ashland, Ohio under construction

nr^HE PROCESS of securing a copyright for the name
1 "Brethren Care, Inc.," has started. The Benevolent
Board feels this phrase bears a double meaning and
should be used by nursing homes and retirement cen-
ters which are sponsored and supported by The Breth-
ren denomination.

Surely the Brethren do care! This was evident in the
thinking nearly fifty years ago, when the Brethren's
Home in Flora was built. The feeling that prompted
gifts of the site and money to provide the home and
the care, which many needed at that time, still persists
today. The atmosphere of love and concern is felt in
Flora. The care of fellow Christians is realized.

The second meaning of Brethren Care is demonstrated
in the daily acts of kindness. We want the residents to
know that each one is important, and that their welfare
and comforts are of utmost importance. A comfortable
home, adequate care, a balanced diet, and activity for
special interests are assured. A happy home will make
happy residents.

The name of The Brethren's Home in Indiana will
not change. Long ago it was incorporated under this
title. The thinking of Brethren caring wil] be sufficient.

In December, 1970, incorporation papers were filed
with the Secretary of the State of Ohio to make Breth-
ren Care, Inc., in Ohio a reality. This Corporation will
handle the work of The Benevolent Board within Ohio.

The Board of Directors includes two Benevolent Boar
members (Marlin McCann and Mrs. Charles Munson
and two Ashland Brethren (Dr. L. E. Lindower and Mis
Dorothy Carpenter). As nursing homes and retiremer
centers spread into other districts, Brethren Care wi
incorporate into that district to facilitate the work c
The Benevolent Board.

The new outreach of providing retirement centei
will be in areas where there is a need. By providing ad|
quate housing, activities, and health care in early p\
tirement, the retiree can remain a more active membe
of our society, without being dependent upon his chi
dren. If he has an adequate diet, friends, and somethin
worthwhile to do, he is more content and moi
independent.

This expanding outreach will be built slowly and o
a sound financial basis. Each new retirement cente
area must be able to pay its own way. As our Februar
offering and other gifts increase, some assistance wi
be offered to the Brethren who desire assistance. A
ways there is a need for more funds, and you are invite
to be a part of the expanding program. Developmei
and construction money is available through lendin
agencies, but the interest rate is generally high. Man
of us have savings and retirement money which
invested elsewhere. The Benevolent Board offers yq
the opportunity to loan this money to assist in the e
panding work. Write for information.

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PROGRESS

rIE FIRST of the Brethren Care establishments is many Brethren. Those who have attended Ashland
under construction in Ashland. You have read about Co. lege and/or the Theological Seminary, General Con-
be beginning in previous issues of The Brethren Evan- ference> missionaries and ministers alike have strong

„• * u + t 4-u f ■ a ui j • ties l0 tms city- More than the sentimental tie is the

©Inst, but for those of us in Ashland it is an exciting , - . , . .

need for nursing homes in this area. State reports in-

eallty' dicated the dearth of qualified nursing facilities in this

Ashland was chosen because it is the "home" for so part of the state.

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In 1970 over six acres of land at the south edge of
he Ashland city limits became available, option was
btained, building permits, city ordinances, and prob-
lems were confronted and surmounted, and building
lans started. Holland Associates of Akron, Ohio, were
mployed to design and develop the nursing home. Mr.
ack Holland has designed several nursing homes and
ipartment housing units for the elderly. His background
Las been very valuable in enabling us to venture out
n this program.

The loan for the construction was secured from The
First National Bank of Ashland and shared by the
Union Commerce Bank of Cleveland. Bids were received,
and the contract was signed with Mowry Construction
Company of Ashland in September, 1971.

The mild winter weather has been ideal for construc-
tion. The exterior walls are up, the roof trusses are in
place, most of the windows are installed, and the build-
ing should be completely enclosed by January 15. Com-
pletion and occupancy are anticipated for early April.

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ADMINISTRATOR

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r[E ADMINISTRATOR for Brethren Care in Ash-
land will be Lenny E. Seaman, a member of The
Brethren Church in Ashland, and a recent employee of
the Ashland City - County and the State of Ohio Health
Departments.

Lenny is a graduate of Polk High School, and started
his college education at Ashland College. This was inter-
rupted by enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1941, from which
he retired after twenty years of active service as a Chief
Petty Officer.

He served in the hospital corps of the USN, receiving
training at Norfolk, Virginia, and Philadelphia, Penn-
sylvania. His sea duty included the landing at Hollandia,
New Guinea, and the Philippines invasion. Following
World War II, Seaman worked in several naval hos-
pitals: Oceanside, California; St. Albans, New York;
Portsmouth, New Hampshire; and Argentia, Newfound-
land. Each location was an advancement based upon his
prior training and experience, till he served at the U.S.
Naval Gun Factory in Washington, D.C., for five years
as the medical department logistics and accounting
officer. During the Korean War he was the senior med-
ical department representative aboard destroyers, being
responsible for the health of the 300-man crew.

Lenny attended the U.S. Naval School of Hospital
Accounting, the School of Radiological Safety, and the
U.S. Naval School of Hospital Administration, and
George Washington University. Following his discharge
from the Navy, and while he was employed by the local
health department, he completed his college work at
Ashland College, majoring in accounting and business
management.

His family includes his wife, the former Frances
Burns of Ashland, and four children: Jeffrey, an eighth

grader, Elizabeth, a freshman at Ashland High School
Deborah, a freshman at Ashland College, and David
David and his wife, Le Anne, reside in Orange County
Florida, near Winter Park, where Dave works in ;
Youth Center. They have a son, Thomas David, who 1
just 8 weeks old.

Lenny and his family reside at 833 Eastern Avenu<
in Ashland.

Lenny will serve as an apprentice to the administrate-;
of The Otterbein Home, Charles Dilgard, in Lebanon
Ohio. The two men are friends, which is a good begin
ning. Both Homes are Christian Homes, which is tbi
important factor in finding a preceptor and apprentioi
team. In addition to observing and working part-time ii
Lebanon for six months, Lenny will participate in thi
administrator's class at Bowling Green State University
and pass the examinations before becoming a license!
administrator. Most of his training will be complete*
before Brethren Care opens, so then his time will to
undivided.

FUTURE PLANS

Future plans * in Ashland include retirement apart
ments. This is quite indefinite as yet, but thinking i
toward both one-floor condominium-type apartment!
near the nursing care building, and a large apartmen
building at another location.

Condominium-type apartments will be small resider
tial buildings, built especially for the retired person
The cost will be borne by the resident who may pui
chase or lease the apartment. As funds become aval,
able, some of these apartments could be rented monthlji

Funding for the apartment building would be throug
an FHA program of housing for the elderly. The 23
bill is a low-interest guaranteed loan which helps t
keep the rent at a lower level.

PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT

Pennsylvania is the next district to actively oonside
Brethren Care, Inc. At their district conference in 197
a committee was formed to study the possibilities am
to work with The Benevolent Board to make this
reality.

Members of the district to the committee are Robei
Adams of Levittown and Rev. Henry Bates of Wayn
Heights. Members from the Board to this committee ar
John Golby of Johnstown and James Mackall of Vino<

This committee met in December to formulate thei
plans, hoping to have some definite recommendatior
to present at their conference in July. Committee men!
bers will investigate site possibilities, zoning an
utilities, in addition to state code, health departmer
restrictions, and state survey and reports ooncernin
the need in certain locations.

Preliminary contacts have been made in Indian-
Iowa, and California. When inquiries arrive, answei
are given and sometimes a personal visit is made. Man
people are interested and concerned about the elderl
in their communities. It is good to be aware of tr
opportunities which are about us for helping these, wh
are also God's children.

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BRETHREN'S HOME-FLORA, INDIANA

T^HIS HAS BEEN a marvelous year for the people
1 who live at The Brethren's Home in Flora. In
iddition to living in a Christian atmosphere and receiv-
ng nutritious food and excellent care, the residents
lave witnessed a miracle, performed by God, the Great
Dhysician, on Robert Bischof, the Administrator.

The General Conference in August was alarmed when
he Bisehofs were not in attendance because of Bob's
wealth. Hearing the urgent need for open-heart surgery,
>eople across the land began to pray for Bob's com-
pete healing.

The surgery was performed in Indianapolis, Indiana,
ind surely the Lord worked through the medical team
here. In two weeks Bob had returned to Flora, and
'ery quickly resumed some office duties. His strength
ind healing were evidence of God's power — even the
loctors were surprised, and called it a miracle. His
;chedule now is normal, and he is thankful to be about
lis Father's business in Flora.

Earlier in the spring Bob completed training courses
it Purdue University and qualified for his administra-
or's license. A well-supervised Home continues to be
i happy home for the forty members of the "family"
n The Brethren's Home of Indiana.

This present facility is only the beginning of the
>ossilibities in Flora. Plans for expansion are being
leveloped, and then The Brethren's Home will be a
complete retirement and nursing care center. The need
or such a Center is urgent in this district, and the
mcleus of such a Center is already established.

The land is there. Forty-two acres are in the plot—
ome is rented out as farm land, but plenty is available
or expansion. The central services — kitchen and dining
ireas, lounges, administrator's and nurses' offices — are
tdequate for more than the present forty residents.

The plan is to add a wing to The Home, which will
>e equipped for skilled nursing care. Ten additional
'ooms could care for twenty residents who need full-
ime ursing care. The present structure would be classi-
fied as residential care. The two areas will be separated
)y the offices and central services, consequently will

have different rates for care. (At the present time
everyone is classified by the State as needing full-time
care. )

The third housing area will be the apartments for
the retired people who want to be free from caring
for a property, yet who do not need any nursing care.

The three, brick cottages which have been built for
many years have always provided homes for retired
people. The former Home — the 2-story brick structure
—will be remodeled to provide nine additional apart-
ments. Notice the preliminary plan (page 8) for the
remodeling: each apartment will have a living room,
1 bedroom, a kitchen and a bath; adequate and com-
fortable for 1 or 2 people.

By providing this complete retirement and nursing
Center, the Benevolent Board can meet the needs of
many others, and so better use the land and facilities
there. Realizing the need and the present structures,
one wonders why delay longer. Finances! Once again
progress is hindered because funds are lacking.

A bonding program will be established for the pro-
posed construction of the nursing wing and remodeling
for the apartments. Plans also include financing by life-
time lease or monthly payment arrangement.

Your help now can be a gift, and by naming The
Benevolent Board in your will. Planning how your
estate will be divided is good stewardship. An expanding
program is built on a sound supply of money.

No matter how much we write and talk about the
services available, we occasionally find someone who
is totally unaware of our program. Will you help us?
A pastor is a good publicity agent and frequently con-
tacts us when someone in his congregation desires
information. Your neighbors, friends, and relatives may
need you to tell them about The Home.

Entrance to The Home is certainly not limited to
Brethren, though they are given priority. Please use
the envelope enclosed in this issue of The Brethren
Evangelist to seek more information about any phase
of this work: retirement apartments, residential or
nursing care living, financial gifts, or other information.

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Preliminary plans for remodeling former Home

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BRETHREN CARE — ABOUT OTHERS

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WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP?

by Marlin L McCann

| AM CONCERNED we Brethren become in-
creasingly aware of the needs of one another.
[ believe we are, as we seek to provide more
facilities for the retired of our denomination and
community. But let's face it — we cannot build a
retirement complex in every community, ooon
we will have two facilities; the existing Flora
Home and our new Brethren Care center in
Ashland. For those living in the immediate areas
di these two units, you have the greater oppor-
tunity for service to Brethren people.

There should be auxiliary organizations where-
by services can be provided : worship, entertain-
ment, crafts, social events and the like. For these
able to be out and around there could be activities
in the local church, especially for the retired. Of
course, I am sure they would like to be included
in groups of all ages as well. Some of our churches
and districts plan golden-age retreats. Youth
groups within the church can serve by taking
special worship services to the people on a reg-
ular basis. We find the time to go caroling at
Christmas, what about the rest of the year ? These
are but a couple of the many areas for helping out
in Flora and Ashland.

But what about the rest of the Brethren who
don't live in these two areas? What can we do?
I am sure there is a denominational retirement/
nursing facility in your area somewhere. (In my
immediate area there are three, plus some smaller,
private homes.) In addition to those residing in
these facilities, there are many older people living
by themselves or with relatives. These are mem-
bers of your church. When was the last time you

visited one of them — to talk and listen to them,
to share your life with them? Have you ever
offered to take one of them to town, or to the
doctor, or for a ride, or to your own home for a
visit? Have you ever shared a family event with
one who has no family? These may seem like in-
significant little things, but to someone who has
been forgotten they can mean a great deal.

We shouldn't be satisfied to let the government
or a social agency or our pastor or someone else
take the responsibility, for we have done this too
long! It is personally our Christian concern!

In the next planning session, youth or W.M.S.
meeting at your church give some consideration
as to what you, as a group, as an individual can
do on a continuing basis to care. Remember, one
day you, too, will be one of the forgotten ten
percent of the population.

Rev. Marlin McCann is pastor of the Mt. Olive
Brethren Church in Pineville, Virginia. He is
presently serving as president of the Benevolent
Board of the Brethren Church, president of The
Brethren's Home of Indiana, Inc., president of
Brethren Care, Inc. of Ashland, Ohio.

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Bellefontaine, Ohio. The Gretna
Brethren Church will hold their
2nd Missionary Conference March
3, 4 and 5. Rev. Ingraham will be
the resource leader.

Goshen, Ind. Sunday evening Jan-
uary 9, 1972 pictures of South
America were shown by Doug
Risser about some of his work
there at the Children's Home while
in the Peace Corps.

Washington, D.C. The Annual Mis-
sionary Conference was held
January 28-30. Participating were
Rev. Virgil Ingraham, General
Secretary of the Missionary Board
and Mr. Carlos Miranda. Carlos
is originally from Argentina, is
at present at Ashland Theological
Seminary and in the future will
be a missionary in Argentina.

New Lebanon, Ohio. On Sunday,
January 23, a India Mission Rally
was held. Rev. and Mrs. Virgil
Ingraham presented first-hand pic-
tures of the growing work in
India, taken on their trip.

Ashland, Ohio. The women and
young girls of the Park Street
First Brethren Church are operat-
ing an "Out Reach Nursery"
where they care for children of
adults who are attending the
Adult Education Program in Ash-
land. The Church School Christ-
mas Project received $100.57 to
purchase clothing for the boys in
the Brethren Mission Orphanage
in Rajahmundry, India. This will
enable them to purchase 20 com-
plete outfits for the boys.

Waynesboro, Pa. The children of
the Wayne Heights church decor-
ated a Christmas tree with en-
velopes of money for missions.
This offering was sent to the
mission work at Lost Creek,
Kentucky.

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Canton, Ohio. The Annual Sweet-
heart Banquet of the Trinity
Brethren Church was held Feb-
uary 12 in Walker's Country Style
Restaurant in Louisville. The
Louisville Church was invited to
join in this evening of fun and
fellowship.

Sarasota, Fla. Mr. Bill Fasig and
Mr. Bruce Woodman, who sings
and plays baritone horn and is
with South American Crusades,
gave a concert January 2nd. The
Annual Missionary Conference
will be held February 16-20th with
Rev. Virgil Ingraham. Rev. Harold
Barnett held revival services Jan-
uary 16-23rd.

Weddings

TROEGER-ALLISON. Joellen
Troeger and David R. Allison were
united in marriage on Saturday,
October 23, 1971 in a double-ring
ceremony in the Goshen First Breth-
ren Church, Goshen, Indiana by the
father of the groom, Rev. Richard
Allison, pastor of Jefferson Brethren
Church. Mrs. Allison is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Troeger.

Goldenaires

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Eicher ojl
352 Penn Place, Ft. Wayne, Indiana
celebrated their 50th Wedding Annij
versary December 20, 1971. Opeii
house was held January 9th.

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schrock oek
brated their 56th Wedding Anniver
sary on January 1, 1972. They an
members of the Sarasota Firs
Brethren Church.

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Mr. and Mrs. Will Pottenger oele
brated their 60th Wedding Anniver
sary December 13, 1971. Their famih
had a surprise dinner for them. The;
are members of the North Mar
Chester First Brethren Church

Memorials

ROYER. Mrs. W. McKinle
(Edna) Royer, 71, for many year
a member of the Brethren Churc
in Louisville, passed away Octobe
18, 1971. Services were conducte
in the Stier Funeral Home in Louii
vil'c by Rev. John Byler who serve
in previous years as her pasto;
Burial was in Union Cemetery c
Louisville.

MILLER. Mr. Donald G. Mille
50, died October 21, 1971. He was
member of the Loree Brethre
Church. He was a Deacon, Sunda
School teacher and held many office
in the church and Indiana Distric

Rev. W. E. Thomas

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BOWLING. Mrs. Laura Bowling
jof Brandy wine, Maryland died
November 27, 1971. Mrs, Bowling
Ivas a member of the Washington
Brethren Church. Funeral services
vere conducted by the pastor, Rev.
Robert Keplinger.

WHARTON. Mrs. Selesta E.
Wharton, 81, of The Brethren's
Some, Flora, Indiana, died January
1, 1972. Funeral services were con-
ducted at First Brethren Church in
North Liberty, Indiana, where she
was a life-long member. Rev. Kent
Bennett, pastor, assisted by Rev.
William Thomas, Loree, a former
pastor, officiated. Burial was in East-
awn Cemetery, North Liberty.

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LAMB. Mrs. William C. (Nellie)
Lamb, 71, of San Diego, California
and a life-long member of the Breth-
pen Church in Louisville, Ohio,
passed away February 19, 1971.
Services were conducted in Paquelet
Funeral Home of Louisville by Rev.
[John Byler, pastor of the Trinity
Brethren Church, Canton, Ohio, who
served as her pastor for a number
>f years. Burial was in Union
emetery at Louisville.

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SMITH. James O. Smith, 75, of
anton departed this life on Novem-
>er 3, 1971. His membership was in
[he Brethren Church of Louisville,
Ohio. Services were conducted by
Ftev. John Byler from the Formet
ind Clevenger Funeral Home in
Canton, with burial in Union Ceme-
ery in Louisville.

SUTTON. Mrs. J. F. (Zilpha)
Sutton, 86, the oldest member of
the Trinity Brethren Church, Can-
ton, Ohio, passed away on September
13, 1971. A memorial service was
conducted by her pastor, Rev. John
Byler in the Schneeberger and Son
Funeral Home and burial was in

Westlawn Cemetery in Canton.

* * *

HILL. Mrs. Ralph C. (Mary) Hill,
65, of Ft. Myers, Florida passed
away in Auitman Hospital in Can-
ton, Ohio on September 12, 1971.
She was a faithful member of the
Trinity Brethren Church of Canton
for many years, but lived in Florida
in recent years. Services were con-
ducted by her pastor, Rev. John
Byler, and burial was in Westlawn

Cemetery in Canton.

* * *

STAHLY. Mrs. Henry (Mary)
Stahly, a member of the Sarasota
Brethren Church for fourteen years,
formerly of Nappanee, Indiana,
passed away December 17, 1971.
Funeral services were held at the
Sarasota First Brethren Church with
Rev. Fred Vanator, founder and
pastor emeritus and Rev. J. D.
Hamel, pastor, officiating. Burial

was in Sarasota Memorial Park.

* * *

WITTER. Mrs. George (Helen)
Witter, 48, passed unexpectedly from
this life on January 7, 1972. Memo-
rial services were conducted in the
Reed Funeral Home in Canton, Ohio
by her pastor, Rev. John Byler.
Burial was at Forest Hill Cemetery
in Canton.

HERBRUCK. William Herbruck,

67, died unexpectedly from a heart

attack on December 21, 1971. He

was a life-long member of Trinity

Brethren Church in Canton, Ohio.

Memorial services were conducted

by Rev. John Byler in the Formet

and Clevenger Funeral Home, with

interment in Sunset Hills Burial

Park in North Canton.
* * *

HANCOCK. Mrs. Ruth Hancock
died November 23, 1971 at Washing-
ton, D.C. She was a member of the
Washington Brethren Church and
its predecessor for more than fifty
years. Funeral services were con-
ducted by Rev. Robert Keplinger.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH

Sarasota, Florida —

6 by baptism
4 by letter

Canton, Ohio (Trinity) —

4 by baptism

5 by letter

2 by reclamation

St. James, Maryland —

19 by baptism

Hagerstown, Maryland —

4 by baptism

1 by reclamation

Vandergrift, Pennsylvania —

2 by letter

Herndon, Virginia (Chandon) —

3 by baptism

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Christian Reader magazine has an article in the February-March 1972 issue
entitled "Up From The Scrap Heap." written by Rev. John Young, pastor of the
First Brethren Church in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This is a very dynamic article.
Be sure to pick up your copy of this issue of the Christian Reader.

Page Twelve The Brethren Evangelis

AN OPEN LETTER FROM SANDY

JJti.9^SSm

Mrs. Edward (Sandra) Schwartz is the -wife
of Rev. Edward S. Schwartz, pastor of the First
Brethren Church, Oak Hill, West Virginia.

Dear Brethren Friends:

I have so much to thank my Lord for this year that I don't know where
to begin. In the early fall of 1971 my doctor told me that I had a huge kid-
ney stone in my remaining kidney, and it must be removed immediately.
My first thoughts were for my family. How woidd they manage while
Mommy had surgery?

Because of the seriousness of my operation I had to be sent to Philadel-
phia to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, which is 500 miles away
from Oak Hill, West Virginia, our home. My husband serves as pastor of
the First Brethren Church of Oak Hill.

Our members and friends here were so thoughtful to us during this trial.
Bonnie, our second grader stayed, with the Aubrey Aliens and Scott, our
baby stayed with the Lou Cep riches. When I left in mid-October I knew
the children were in fine care. We took Laurie, our three-year-old, to Hill-
town, Pennsylvania where grammy lives. We praise God for friends 'who
prayed, sent cards, gifts and sacrificed for us.

Several of our members suggested that I be anointed before the opera-
tion. The service was beautiful as I felt the presence of God so real to me
that day!

October 28th was the day of surgery, and praise God the doctor took
out that stone and didn't need a kidney machine to do it! With only one-
kidney this sometimes must be done, but my God intervened. By December
15th I was able to leave the Philadelphia area, and rejoin my family in
Oak Hill.

We covet your prayers for good health in the future years. My life is in
God's hands, and, I want His will in every area. Many lessons were gained
through my suffering. His presence and poiver is more evident, and I pray
I can lead others to this way of life. Thank you everyone for your love,
prayers and gifts. I love you and pray God's best for you in 1972.

In Him,
Mrs. Sandy Schwartz

February 12, 1972

Page Thirteen

ONLY A BOY

"Cast thy bread upon the waters" (Eee. 11:1). "Foras-
much as . . . your labour is not in vain in the Lord"
;I Cor. 15:58).

j Over seventy years ago, a faithful minister coming
iarly to the church, met one of his deacons, whose face
vore a very resolute but distressed expression.

"I came early to meet you," said the deacon. "I have
something on my conscience to say to you, Pastor. There
pust be something radically wrong in your preaching
iind work; there has been only one person added to the
bhurch in a whole year, and he is only a boy."

"I feel it all," he said, "I feel it, but God knows that

have tried to do my duty, and I can trust Him for
-esults."

"Yes, yes," said the deacon, "but by their fruits ye
;hall know them, and one new member, and he, too,
)niy a boy, seems to me rather a slight evidence of
rue faith and zeal. I don't want to be hard, and I have
his matter on my conscience, and I have done my duty
n speaking plainly."

"True," said the old man; "but 'charity suffereth long
ind is kind; beareth all things, hopeth all things.' I have
great hopes of that boy Robert. Some seed that we
pow bears fruit late, but that fruit is generally the most
precious of all."

The old minister went to the pulpit that day with a
grieved and heavy heart. He closed his discourse with
[Jim and tearful eyes. He wished that his work was
jJone forever, and that he was at rest among the graves
Under the blooming trees in the old churchyard. He
fingered in the dear old church after the rest were gone,
tie wished to be alone, the place was sacred and inex-
pressibly dear to him. It had been his spiritual home
pom his youth. Before this altar he had prayed over
[the dead forms of a bygone generation, and had wel-
pomed the children of a new generation; and here, yes,
here, he had been told at last that his work was no
longer owned and blessed.

No one remained. No one? "Only a boy."

The boy was Robert Moffat. He watched the trem-
bling old man. His soul was filled with loving sympathy.
He went to him and laid his hand on his black gown.

"Well Robert," said the minister.

"Do you think, if I were willing to work hard for
an education, I could ever become a preacher?"

"A preacher?"

"Perhaps a missionary."

There was a pause. Tears filled the eyes of the old
minister. At length he said, "This heals the ache in my
heart, Robert, I see the Divine hand now. May God bless
you, my boy. Yes I think you will become a preacher."

Some years later there returned to London from
Africa, an aged missionary. His name was spoken with
reverence. When he went into an assembly, the people
rose; when he spoke in public there was a deep silence.
Princes stood uncovered before him; nobles invited him
to their homes.

Robert Moffat had added a province to the Church
of Christ on earth, and brought under the Gospel influ-
ence the most savage of African chiefs, had given the
translated Bible to strange tribes, had enriched with
valuable knowledge the Royal Geographical Society,
and had honored the bumble place of his birth.

It is hard to trust when no evidence of fruit appears.
But the harvest of right intentions is sure. The old min-
ister sleeps beneath the trees in the humble place of his
labours, but men remember his work because of what
he was to that one boy, and what that one boy was to
the world.

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Do you know what happened on that day
When burdened for souls you tried to pray?
Did you think you failed to touch the throne,
When your lips were dumb, your prayer a groan?
Over the sea in a hot diy land,
A kind soul with a faltering hand.
But lo! in that hour refreshing came,
God's servant spoke with a tongue of flame;
And souls long steeped in a land of night
Passed from gloom to marvelous light.

from -Jewish Hope

Page Fourteen

The Brethren Evangelist

SUPERSTAR OR SON OF GOD?

A teen-ager asked me several weeks ago, "What do
you think about Jesus Christ Superstar?" At first, I
thought he was being blasphemous. Then I learned that
he was talking about a popular one and one-half hour
rock opera which was recorded by a group of young
artists from England. I became curious enough to listen
to this exciting piece of music several times.

The only good thing about it is that it speaks of Jesus
and the events surrounding His crucifixion. However, it
does not necessarily follow the scriptural account of
these events. Frankly, I like much of the music. How-
ever, Jesus Christ Superstar has four dangerous teach-
ings and implications.

(1) It questions the divinity of Jesus Christ. Never
does it say, "Jesus Christ is the Son of God." It merely
asks, "Jesus Christ Superstar, do you think you're what
they say you are?"

(2) It presents Christ as a superstar. It hints that He
caused His own crucifixion as a part of a masterful
public relations stunt. In this Jesus vs. Judas opera,
Judas concludes that Jesus is "a jaded, faded mandarin."

by Td Bonham

The Sermon Builder

(3) It leaves Jesus on the cross. The crucifixion is
presented in such a way that you will never forget it.'
But not one word is said about the bedrock of our faith
— the resurrection of Christ!

(4) It presents Jesus as merely a great human being.!
The human side of Jesus is presented with overtones of||
blasphemy in a few places. Buddah and Mohammed are1
considered His equals.

But what's so unusual about all of that? These four!'
attitudes are held by everyone who refuses to mak£
Christ the Lord of their life. If one will not let Jesus;
be the Lord of his life, he will find himself doubting the;
divinity of Christ; he will conclude that Jesus was, in-|
deed, only a superstar; he will ignore the empty tomb;!:
and assert that Jesus was merely a great man.

This bit of philosophy is contributed by an old sage
who was reminded of the young couple expecting their
first baby. They had the suitcase all packed for the
trip to the hospital, and the car was filled with gas for
the trip. As was expected she woke her husband up one
night and said the time had come and it was getting
short.

Getting her into the car very carefully, he sped to
the hospital with caution even though he was like the
usual expectant father in his first experience, fussy,
worried and perhaps bothered by a little guilt complex.

Just as he pulled up to the hospital entrance, he
learned over, put his arm around the little lady, patted
her shoulder and asked, "Honey, are you sure you want
to go through with it?"

He goes on referring this rather humorous incident J
to, as he puts it, "We got a lot of farm programs or
the way, and somehow we have to learn to live with the
consequences. Sometimes we think we have buried the
law of supply and demand so deep we will never be
bothered with it again. But then suddenly it is there

"To change the subject, we have had quite a bit oJ|j|
vandalism out our way. Folks tend to blame the school:-
and maybe they are right, but only partly so.

"Cy Jones says, 'The only trouble with the schools
is the teacher is scared of the principal, and the prin
cipal is scared of the school board, and the school boarc
is scared of the parents, and the parents are scared m
their own kids, and the kids aren't scared of anybody
The heat is on all around — except on the tail end of the
kids where it belongs.' "

(TMs item has appeared in a variety of forms throughout the years. Here it is again,
as found in the Trinity Brethren Church Newsletter.)

Longfellow could take a worthless sheet of paper, write a poem on it and make
it worth $6,000 — that's genius. Rockefeller could sign his name to a piece of paper
and make it worth a million dollars — that's capital. And Uncle Sam can take silver,
stamp an emblem on it, and make it worth a dollar — that's money. A mechanic can
take metal that is worth $5.00 and make it worth $50.00 — that's skill. An artist can
take a fifty cent piece of canvas, paint a picture on it and make it worth $1,000 —
that's art. But God can take a worthless, sinful life, put His Spirit in it, and make it
a blessing to humanity — that's salvation.

bruary 12, 1972

Page Fifteen

BOOK REVIEWS

Reviewed by Rev. Spencer- Gentle, pastor of
Papago Park Brethren Church, Tempe, Arizona,
former editor of "The Brethren Evangelist."

ntz, Marilyn and Schell, Catherine: NEIGHBOR-
ED BIBLE STUDIES. Wheaton, III.: Tyndale House
blishers, 1971. The two booklets that have come to
r desk from Tyndale House Publishers are "Hebrews"
i "Psalms and Proverbs." These are study guides for
Tie Bible Studies. At the beginning of each book there
a guide as to how to use the book in Bible studies.
jo, an introduction is given for the book of the Bible
it is to be studied. In the case of the book on
ebrews" there are 16 studies available for the 13
ipters of the book. Each chapter is given a special
e. For the "Psalms and Proverbs" study there are 23
ides given. Special Psalms and Proverbs are chosen
' these studies.

Cach discussion or guide is short and written to create
cussion on the part of the study group. These are
>d outlines and certainly can be of great help to the
>up leader.

READERS-PLEADERS

v It

ANNOUNCEMENT

The book HISTORY OF BRETHREN MISSIONARY MOVEMENTS
recently completed by Dr. A. T. Ronk has been printed and is now avail-
able and on sale by the Book and Pamphlet commission of The Brethren
Church.

This book can be purchased through the Brethren Bookstore, Ashland,
Ohio. The price is $2.25 plus 35<? postage and handling. Residents of Ohio
add 110 for required sales tax.
Please send orders in care of:

THE BRETHREN PUBLISHING COMPANY
524 COLLEGE AVENUE
ASHLAND, OHIO 44805

M^IBIHI lilt

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Dr. A. T. Ronk presenting a copy of the
HISTORY OF BRETHREN MISSIONARY
MOVEMENTS to Rev. M. Virgil Ingraham,
General Secretary of the Missionary Board.

Page Sixteen

The Brethren Evangelist

BERLIN BRETHREN PROFILE

LIKE A PERSON OR A FAMILY, each church has
its distinct characteristic, its God-given reason for
being in the community where it is. Ninety years young,
the Berlin Brethren Church in the opening months of
1972 emerges as loyal, faithful, a leader in its commun-
ity; the sturdy dutchman country of mid-Pennsylvania.

BRETHREN to the core, Berliners are faithful in the
work of the Brethren Church. Their members serve
their turn on District and National Boards, as officers
and committee members. They support with their time,
money and interest all denominational programs. They
have consistently sent students to Ashland College and
Seminary, and have done all in their power to loyally
strengthen the Brethren Church.

EVANGELISTIC and mission minded, the Berlin
Church has been in the top ten churches in giving
to World Missions. Thirty-six percent of their budget
last year went here. Even more important, two of
today's missionary wives, Regina (Hendershot) Rowsey
and Kitty (Sarver) Winfield, came from this church and
are still supported by it.

RENEWING itself in the best fashion, Berlin
through the years has sent forth more men and
women into the Christian ministry than any other
Brethren church. (This is my impression; data not
verified. MEW) Right now they range from Rev. D. C.
White, retired, through Dr. Joseph Shultz, Dean of
Ashland Theological Seminary, to Janet (Bird) Young,
a Sem Wife at ATS, and John Shultz, presently a stu-
dent at Ashland College preparing to enter ATS. Rev.
Robert Huffman and Rae, Rev. Ron Ritchey, Rev.
Woodrow Brandt are others that come to mind; there
have been eleven in all, and three missionaries. Quite
a goodly number of sons and daughters to send out!

LEADER in community endeavors, the Berlin Breth-
ren Church stands out in its geographical setting
as one of the solid landmarks. In this small, southwest-
ern Pennsylvania town where almost every wage earner
"works somewhere else," and Snyders Potato Chips is
a main industry, the thriving church helps set the tone
of solid mid- America. Its presence is known also by the
activity of its pastor, Rev. Ralph Mills, who for fifteen
years has visited in the many hospitals in the area, has
served as chairman of the Berlin March of Dimes,
as solicitor for Y.M.C.A., is a member of the Lions Club
and the fire department, and is a popular speaker in the
locality. The presence of the church is proclaimed also
by the carillon installed in October 1970, as a memorial
to Mrs. Mary Esken Coleman by her son Paul Coleman
as it sounds out "to the Glory of God and the Service
of Man," and reminds the community that a church is
there.

T NTENT on Christian work, the Berlin Church has a
-*- wide age range, well distributed.

Under 20 yrs. of age 21%

20-30 22%

30-40 14%

40-50 10%

50-60 13%

over 60 20%

They are very active:

Resident Active 334

Resident Active Communion . . 292

Non-resident Active 60

Non-pesident Communing .... 2

Total Communing 294

Non-resident Inactive 58

Resident Inactive 29

Friends, Children, etc 100

Long noted for its strong youth program, active Sunday
School, and high Communion attendance, the Berlin
Brethren are in a position to serve the spiritual needs
of their community well. At a recent church meeting!
they approved the plans to expand their educationali;
facilities. Their denomination they strengthen by their
full support of all boards and auxilliaries. They care;
and they show it. They were the first to respond to
the Brethren Publishing Company's effort to feature
Brethren churches. They are sensitive to Brethren en
deavors because they do care.

NICE property is perhaps an odd way to close this
character sketch of a church, yet this tells so much
about them. Three interesting tidbits came to light about
this Brethren Church in its locale in Somerset County
"the Ski Capital of Pennsylvania, a winter and summer
paradise." Two visitors from Ohio who attended Laura
Walker's wedding to Paul Bird, Jr. remembered the
loveliness of the church building; well-kept, unusual in
its arrangement with pulpit in the corner and seats
curved around it, diagonal, in the sanctuary. Another
time some new people in town asked about the impres-
sive, important looking church. They'd not heard of the
Brethren, but the well-kept building caught their
interest.

Even more interesting is the information that this
congregation, purely for sentiment's sake, has pur-
chased the original church built by Rev. Holsinger just
to keep it from being destroyed. That's being pretty
Brethren, stubbornly keeping the old verities because
they are valuable, in a world that doesn't much under-
stand verities, while modernizing plant and equipmenl
and budgeting a third of your money to missions and
denominational outreach to meet the needs of people
today. But that's Berlin Brethren Church in 1972.

(M. E. W.)

February 12, 1972

Page Seventeen

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Berlin Brethren Church parsonage

In 1960 a new brick parsonage
was erected next door to the church,
and two adjacent properties were
acquired and paved tor parking.

Then in 1970 a carillon was dedi-
cated, the gift of Paul J. Coleman
in memory of his mother, Mrs.
Mary Esken Coleman.

It is interesting to note that the
pulpit Bible, bought by Elder H. R.
Holsinger in 1880 for the home
church, is being used to this date.
Two of the early church members,
who knew Elder Holsinger, are the
oldest living members. Mrs. Frank
Meyers is in her 100th year and Mrs.
Harry Menges is 93 years old.

"pHIS YEAR marks the 91st anni-
1 versary of the organization of
he Berlin Brethren Church. At a
ouncil meeting in the Beachdale
]hurch, on January 1, 1881, an
rganization was formed which
tamed W. H. Menges as clerk.

On January 29 of the same month
he Brethren met in council, in the
)isciple Church, which had been the
/Lethodist's first church house, and
inanimously agreed to build a new
jhurch in Berlin.

A plot of ground was purchased
n Main Street from Samuel Forney
or $350, with Brother Forney
greeing to contribute $100 toward
he new building. The white frame
hurch was dedicated on December
1881. This white frame building
till stands at the rear of the present
uilding.

Down through the years 22 men
ave served as pastors for the Berlin
irethren, some in the early years
or only one year. Rev. J. H. Knep-
er served the church on three
jccasiions, twice for one year and
be third time for six years.
! During the term of Rev. C. W.
jienshoff, who served from 1920 to
929, a new church was built. The
jhurch observed their 40th anniver-
ary in 1921. The need for more
pace was becoming quite apparent.
L 12 member finance committee was
lected and a committee of three,
-. B. Cober, J. H. Landis, and F. H.
Ileyers, was appointed to investi-
ate the matter of building a new
liurch.

The letting of the contract was
not made until after the business
meeting January 1, 1925. Lewis
Keiper was given the contract on
March 30 and the corner stone was
laid on May 31 with Pastor Benshoff
officiating. Rev. C. H. Ashman,
pastor of the Johnstown First
Brethren Church gave the address.
The evening sermon was delivered
by Rev. H. L. Coughenour, pastor
of the Meyersdale Brethren Church,
and an offering for the building was
raised in the amount of $2,336.

The new church was dedicated on
April 25, 1926, with Dr. W. H.
Beachler, of South Bend, as the
dedicatory speaker. A community
service was celebrated in the after-
noon with a choir of 60 voices
assisting. Short addresses by other
local pastors added congratulations.
Cash and pledges in the amount of
$33,500 was raised against a dedica-
tion cost of $67,000. Sixteen years
later, during the last year of Rev.
N. V. Leatherman's ten year pastor-
ate, the Berlin Brethren ceremonial-
ly burned the last note of indebted-
ness, on January 4, 1942.

Several notable additions to the
church plant have been made since
that time. In 1946, during the pastor-
ate of Rev. S. M. Whetstone, a gift
of chimes was dedicated. The gift
was from the J. H. Glessner family
in honor of their daughter, Sara
Jane. In this same year the church
ce'ebrated the 25th anniversary of
the present building and the 70th
anniversary of the congregation.

REV. RALPH MILLS

PASTOR RALPH MILLS, minis-
tering to the Berlin Brethren
since 1956, has always wanted to be
a minister. From the time he was
twelve years old he felt drawn to
the ministry. "God opened a few
doors and closed a few," he said, "so
here I am, just a pastor doing God's
will."

Rev. Mills was born in Hagers-
town, Maryland in 1924 and received
his ministerial encouragement as a
member of the St. James Brethren
Church just south of Hagerstown.
(continued on next page)

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The Brethren Evangelisl

He is a graduate of Ashland College
and has done graduate work at the
University of West Virginia, Frost-
burg University, in Maryland, and
at Xenia Theological Seminary, in
Pittsburgh.

He is married to Miriam Rohrer,
also of Hagerstown, and is the father
of two fine children, Gary, a student
at the University of Pittsburgh, and
Beverly, now Mrs. Alan Piatt and
living in Berlin. In 1971 the Berlin
Brethren honored them with a sur-
prise twin reception celebrating
their 25th wedding anniversary and
the 15th anniversary of their pas-
torate at Berlin. Prior to hits term of
service there Mills served the Breth-
ren at Uniontown from 1949-1952 and
the Pittsburgh church from 1952-56.

Rev. Mills has been active on all
levels of church work and is pres-
ently a member of the General
Conference Executive Committee
and the Pennsylvania Conference
Executive Committee, as well as
serving on the District Mission
Board. For many years he has been
active in camp work and has been
a member of the Youth Commission,
served as treasurer of the District
Mission Board and Secretary of
the General Conference Executive
Committee.

BERLIN'S PASTORS

Rev.

H. L. Holsinger

1881

Rev.

J. H. Knepper

1882

Rev.

A. D. Gnagey

1883

Rev.

S. W. Wilt

1884

Rev.

J. H. Knepper

1885

Rev.

J. D. McFaden

1891

Rev.

B. C. Mumau

1894

Rev.

J. H. Knepper

1894

Rev.

M. C. Meyers

1898

Rev.

P. M. Swinehart

1900

Rev.

L. A. Hazliett

1902

Rev.

J. L. Bowman

1903

Rev.

David Flora

1908

Rev.

L. O. Hubbard

1910

Rev.

C. E. Kolb

1913

Rev.

J. F. Watson

1915

Rev.

I. B. Trout

1918

Rev.

C. W. Benshoff

1920

Rev.

Albert Lantz

1929

Rev.

N. V. Leatherman

1932

Rev.

S. M. Whetstone

1943

Rev.

Percy Miller

1948

Rev.

Lyle Lichtenberger

1952

Rev.

Ralph Mills

1956

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February 12, 1972

Page Nineteen

SISTERHOT

Sxttaf
Sxttaf

'React rftt /ifocct Itf

Congratulations again to the twc

(2) Honor Societies

— Vinoo Jr. and Sarasota. All total 38 Societies reported

last year. That's great! Let's beat

it this year.

The Budget for this year was

as follows: (in case

you've forgotten)

Scholarship

$ 150.00

General Secretary

300.00

Bonding

10.00

Publishing Company

200.00

Miscellaneous

82.98

Seminary

100.00

India

125.00

Lost Creek

150.00

Total

$1,117.98

Congratulations to Marcia McPherson who was the
Sisterhood Scholarship winner. This award goes to a
?irl entering her freshman year of college at Ashland
ollege. I'll tell you more about applications later.

Don't forget your Thank Offering. One cent (1(f) per
lay isn't very much to give to God's work.

Hopefully you've sent in your dues by now — $1.00 for
Juniors and $1.50 for Seniors.

Pray for our church leaders as they plan our General
Conference. This year's theme will be "Reaching Our
Continent for Christ."

Congratulations to the newly chosen B.Y.C. Crusaders.
kVe have nine Sisterhood girls on the teams.

by Sherry Barnharr

Wanted: girls to come and participate in the State
Conferences. Each district is planning good programs.

Special thanks to all the W.M.S. Presidents who
answered my letter so promptly. The answers were
very helpful.

The National Officers are listed in your 1971 Brethren
Conference Annual. There is also a copy of the minutes
included. It would be a good idea to review them for
your own use.

Don't forget to be reading your study books.

Please, when you write the missionaries, send the
letters directly to the field. Do not send them to the
Mission Board. You can find their addresses in the
Brethren Conference Annual.

Till next month,
Sherry

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MAN
PREACH!

by Sherwood E. Wirt

NOT LONG AGO it was our pleasure to go to a con-
ference and hear some great preaching. The
preaching was done by men we had never heard of:
men who have never written books, or built a "public
image," or achieved national status. It was a magnifi-
cent experience. The conference was set on fire by their
eloquence. Every Christian went away with a new sense
of the presence of God. Right before our eyes the church
was renewed.

Whatever is wrong with the Church today, it is noth-
ing that cannot be cured by good preaching. The layman \
who is unhappy about his church is the layman who
has not been stirred lately by a powerful gospel
message. Many executives are sitting in denominational
board rooms wondering why the graphs that were going
up for so long are now beginning to tilt downward.
Their church membership statistics are dipping and
threatening to cascade. They wonder, is there too much
emphasis on this, and not enough on that?

To such leaders we would say: Look to your preach-
ing! Get your ministers excited about the Gospel. Burn
into them the conviction that God's power is waiting
to be released. See to it that each congregation is on
tiptoe from Sunday till Sunday, wondering what kind
of spiritual feast is going to be set when the Bible is
- opened and God's Word is proclaimed.

There is no excuse whatever for consistently poor ex|
ecution in the pulpit. There is every reason to expect a
thrilling, life-changing proclamation. Let us look at
some of those reasons: (1) the authority of the Word
of God, (2) the power and relevance of the Gospel of
salvation, (3) the convicting work of the Spirit of God.
(4) the desperate condition of contemporary man. Therfj
is a full quiver for any preacher's bow.

Instead of being made into a checkout counter wherfflL
facile observations about the hang-ups of supermarket 1
existence are spooned out, the puipit should be a flying ||
buttress of the kingdom of God, from whose sacrec
ramparts life belts are pitched to drowning men anc
women. The power of God to penetrate every facet o:
a man's being, to strip him and drench him and dry hirr
and clothe him — this is preaching fare! Our congrega
tions need to be shaken until the pews groan with the j
knowledge of the wickedness of sin, and until the floor; !
creak with the traffic of people heading for the fron
to get right with God.

If a minister is not preaching with power, it ma;
be that he has allowed himself to doubt that God "cu
him out" for such work. If so, he has skimped on spirit'
ual preparation and shortchanged the pew. He ha
deluded himself into thinking that program is mor
important than proclamation.

Christ said His preached words would live forevei
Let's put the Church back on a biblical foundation. Let'!
have some great preaching!

Sherwood E. Wirt is editor of Decision Maga
zine, he is also author of the books: LOVE SONG
AUGUSTINE'S CONFESSIONS; NOT Ml
GOD; PASSPORT TO LIFE CITY and othen

From DECISION, copyright 1970 by The Billy Graham Evangelistic
Association. Used by permission.

ebruary 12, 1972

SOMEONE IS COMING!

"Someone is Coming-!" was the theme at Brethren
[ouse Learning Center on the four Sundays before
hristmas.

As an introduction to the theme Pastor Lersch inter-
jpted a hymn during worship and led the eongrega-
on into exile, dramatizing the dark times before Jesus
ame and the consequent anticipation of the Jewish
eople as they looked forward to the deliverance their
lessiah would bring. The group reassembled in the
arkened living room at the parsonage for a dramatiza-
on and recorded music.

Later, to underscore the mood of the pre-Christ times
'hen "the people walked in darkness," these activities
ere provided during study periods:

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by Mrs. Phil Lersch

Mrs. Phil (Jean) Lersch is the wife of Rev.
Phil Lersch, pastor of the Brethren Church of
St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Florida. She is
the daughter of Dean and Mrs. Leslie E. Lin-
dower, Ashland, Ohio.

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9. Models of deserted cities helped people understand
the Scripture, "That will be when I bring back the
exiles of my people Israel, to rebuild deserted cities
and live in them."

A wall display at Brethren House depicting

II Chronicles 36:19 and the hope among
God's people that things would get better.

Pictures were drawn on murals showing the des-
truction of Jerusalem.

The Hymn, "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, and
ransom captive Israel," was studied, presented on
the listening center (earphones connected to a
tape recorder) and sung.

Scriptures written by the prophets were analyzed
and their messages classified into the topics, "Direc-
tions," "Promises," "Names for the One coming,"
and "Jobs that the One coming would do."
Creations of waxed paper, crayons and construction
paper were made and hung for the light to shine
through, illustrating the role of Messiah as "Light
to the People Who Walked in Darkness."
An original "Hymn Matching Game" traced the
source of many Christmas hymn phrases in the
Scripture.

Illustrated hymn books gave meaning to the Christ-
mas hymns,

A search for names for the Messiah in the Christ-
mas hymns revealed many.

A worksheet directed people to look for "Descrip-
tion of Bad Times" and "Hopes for Good Times" in
the prophecies pointing to the Messiah.

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A Church School Advent project at Brethren

House depicting Isaiah U0:3, U and what

will happen when the Messiah comes.

10. Constructing a sand-model of land formations and
showing how people would prepare the way for a
King brought meaning to the passage, "In the
wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make
straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every
valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain shall
be made low; the unever ground shall become level
and the rough places plain."

(continued on next page)

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11. Clothespin doll exiles were "bound together" be-
cause the prophet promised that "when I bring hack
the exiles of my people Israel," and "God will break
the chains that bind his people and the whip that
scourges them" (Whips also were made.)

12. Swords, spears and other instruments of war were
made because the prophet promised that God would
"hammer their swords into plowshares and their
plowshares and their spears into prunning hooks."

Of oourse any alert person can point out that God
has not fulfilled all of these promises. We still have
war and many other injustices. This points us into the
study begun on the first Sunday of the new year en-
titled, "Jesus Is Coming- Back!" He has work to do that
He did not accomplish on His first visit to earth. So
our next unit of study planned for the coming 4-6 weeks
will teach that "Jesus Is Coming Back!" We hope to
answer these questions: "Who said Jesus is coming
back?" "When will He come?" "Why is He coming
back?" "What should we be doing now?"

Mrs, Phil Lersch

St. Petersburg, Florida

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January 1 through June 30, 1972. This call is for the relocation of the Brethren
Church at Fremont, Ohio. The Lord has gone before preparing the way and the
congregation has accepted the challenge for growth. You can have a part in this
ministry through the Ten Dollar Club.

Members of the club have received information concerning this call through the
mail. Your prompt response would be appreciated. If you are not a member of this
club which assists young Brethren Churches and would like to know more about it,
write to: The Missionary Board of the Brethren Church, 530 College Avenue, Ash-
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THE BRETHREN CHURCH

Central Council — General Conference

1972 CENTRAL COUNCIL MEMBERS

\SHLAND COLLEGE

Rev. Virgil Meyer, regular

Mr. Myron Kern, regular

Dr. Glenn L. Clayton, alternate

Dr. L. E. Lindower, alternate
BENEVOLENT BOARD
| Rev. Marlin MeCann, regular

Mrs. Charles Munson, regular

Rev. W. E. Thomas, alternate

Mr. Dan Gilbert, alternate

BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Rev. Carl Barber, regular
Rev. Richard Allison, regular
Rev. Jim Gilmer, alternate
Dale Staffer, alternate
LAYMEN'S ORGANIZATION
Mr. Floyd Benshoff, regular
Mr. Virgil Barnhart, regular
Mr. Glen Bixler, alternate
Mr. James Payne, alternate

NATIONAL MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION

Rev. Charles Lowmaster, regular
Rev. John Byler, regular
Rev. John Brownsberger, alternate
Rev. Arden Gilmer, alternate

UBLICATION BOARD

Elton Whitted, regular

Rev. Henry Bates, regular
[ Rev. Robert Hoffman, alternate
i Rev. Myron Dodds, alternate
SOYS' BROTHERHOOD BOARD

George Brown, regular

Rev. Phil Hershberger, regular

John Shultz, alternate

Rev. James Fields, alternate

MEMBERS AT LARGE

| Dr. A. T. Ronk
Rev. Brad Weidenhamer
Rev. Paul Steiner
Rev. George Solomon
Rev. Robert Kephnger

iHISSIONARY BOARD

Rev. St. Clair Benshoff, regular
Rev. James Naff, regular
Rev. Jerald Radcliff, alternate
Thomas Staffer, alternate

CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE SECRETARY

Rev. Alvin Grumbling

RETIREMENT BOARD

Rev. W. Clayton Berkshire, regular

Rev. Paul Tinkel, regular

Rev. Ron Waters, alternate

Rev. Ed Schwartz, alternate
SISTERHOOD BOARD

Mrs. Robert Keplinger, regular

Mrs. Jerald Radcliff, regular

Miss Sherry Shannon, alternate

Miss Gloria Stout, alternate
WOMAN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY

Mrs. Russell Rodkey, regular

Mrs. Howard Winfield, regular

Mrs. Paul Bird, alternate

Mrs. Harry Hartsel, alternate

BRETHREN YOUTH CONVENTION

Moderator, regular (Mike Radcliff)

Vice Moderator, alternate (Paul Deardurff)

MODERATOR

Rev. Donald Rowser

RETIRING MODERATOR

Rev. Spencer Gentle

MODERATOR-ELECT

Rev. Henry Bates

MISSION BOARD

Rev. Virgil Ingraham, regular
John Rowsey, alternate
BENEVOLENT BOARD

Dorman Ronk

EDITOR OF PUBLICATIONS

George Schuster
DEAN OF SEMINARY

Dr. Joseph Shultz

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Rev. Fred Burkey

TREASURER

Rev. Dale Long

STATISTICIAN

Rev. James Black

CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

Rev. Keith Bennett

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The Brethren Evangelis

BUDGET FOR 1972

ANTICIPATED INCOME

Apportionment from Churches

Delegate Fees

Other: Bequests (J, Eyman Estate)

Investment Income (Interest)
Withdrawal of Reserve Funds

TOTAL ANTICIPATED INCOME

$22,900
450

1,500

650

3,000

$28,500

ANTICIPATED EXPENSES

GENERAL CONFERENCE OPERATION:
Grounds Rental & Service
Executive Committee Expense
Conference Supplies & Expense
Printing Annual
Honorariums (Conf. Officers)
Misc. Conference Expense

Total General Conference Operation

$ 1,500

1,200

1,000

1,500

250

150

$ 5,600

DENOMINATIONAL PROGRAM:
Central Council: Travel Expense

Study & Promotion Comm.(s)
General Conference Committees
N.A.E.: Annual Contribution

Commissions Expense
Key '73 Evangelism Program
Misc. Denominational Program Expense

Total Denominational Program

800
1,300
2,300
250
200
200
350

$ 5,400

DENOMINATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE & PROMOTION:

C.C. Admin. Salaries & Allow.

Executive Secretary: Basic Salary $ 7,700

Housing Allowance 1,800

Utility Allowance 600

Office Secretary 1,200

Retirement and Hospitalization 750

Travel Expense (C.C. Executive Secretary) 2,000

Office Supplies and Expense 900

Telephone and Postage 800

Office Rent 900

Insurance 200

Misc. Denom. Admin. & Prom. 250

Office Equipment (New & Replacements) 400

Total Denominational Administrative & Promotion

$17,500

TOTAL ANTICIPATED EXPENSES

$28,500

Approval of Above Budget

1. Outline Budget totaling $28,500 adopted by General Conference 8/18/1971.

2. Detailed Budget adopted by Central Council 11/15/1971.

ebruary 12, 1972

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Oati°

stand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and I have all
faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not
charity, I ani nothing."

Then the youth choir sang the invitational. They sang
"Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow." Two individuals
came forward. One was Barb Basham who wanted a
prayer of dedication for herself before she went back
to college. The other was Sharon Smead who< also came
up with a heavy burden. The benediction was given to
end another good youth service.

NEW OFFICERS AT HIGHLAND

PIE BYC of the Highland Brethren Church elected
new officers for 1972. They were elected in Deoem-
er and installed on January 2. They are as follows:

President Richard Birch

Vice President Bruce Ross

Secretary Juanita Moore

Assistant Secretary Debra Hill

Treasurer Marilyn Rasel

Assistant Treasurer Bill Birch

Youth Advisors Mrs. Richard Best

Mrs. Homer Phillips
Rev. and Mrs. Carl Phillips
Our youth group is planning to go swimming as
ntertainment for February. We are going to the
W.C.A. or at the local high school.

— Juanita Moore, secretary

YOUTH STRIKES AGAIN!

T IS OFTEN SAID that lightening striking in the
same place twice is unprobable; not so with the youth
: Ardmore.

The youth again had charge of the Sunday evening
?rvice on January 9th. The guest speaker was Marve
irkson, who with his wife Pam, sang a special number
'.hich he wrote.

i Marve spoke from II Peter the first chapter placing
nphasis on II Peter 1 :4-7. He talked about the promise
jf the divine nature that has been promised to us that
kve escaped from the corruption of the world. After
jilking about the divine nature, he went on to speak
pout the virtues and how each one is important to
hristian living.

I challenge you who are reading this to study and
?ply these virtues to your life, especially charity. Why,
Jcause the Apostle Paul says in I Corinthians 13:2,
\nd though I have the gift of prophecy, and under-

MUCH ACTIVITY AT BRYAN

THE SR. BYC members of the Bryan Brethren
Church have been quite active this year so far.

At the present time the members are selling BYC
Booster tickets for one dollar. This purchase will help
BYC of Bryan reach their goal of $800. As of January
1, forty-three had been sold.

In October, the youth held a halloween party and hay-
ride to recruit new members. A small amount of $2.41
was received. Although small, everyone enjoyed them-
selves. Also in October, Carolyn Clappe, a teacher from
Farmer, shared some slides with the BYC group. These
were of her experiences with Christ. The "Fingers of
Faith" presented the youth with several numbers of
inspirational music during October.

In November the youth held a bake sale to which
many members of the church contributed. From this
was received a total of $61. For the November 21 pro-
gram the youth were pleased to have Rev. Dodds as
guest speaker. He taught the youth parts of the history
of The Brethren Church.

On Saturday, December 18, the BYC members met
at the church to make cookies for Christmas caroling
to shut-ins that evening.

Christmas Eve the Jr. and Sr. BYC groups put on
the program which consisted of songs by the youth
choir and a skit narrated by Terry Stark. The program
was both enjoyable and inspirational.

For some time now the BYC members have been
collecting recipes and in a short time will be compiling
them for their cookbook.

The youth would like to thank all those contributing
by donations, booster tickets, recipes and prayers.

Some members of the youth group are planning to
attend Explo '72 in June. Also, looking into the future,
the youth will be having the rally for April.

We will appreciate your prayers to help make this
a successful year for our youth.

—Cathy Brandon, Sr. BYC

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PROJECT ACCOUNTING
FOR 1970-71

Local BYC groups from across the country gave over
$7,000 toward the 1970-1971 National BYC Financial
Budget goal of $12,900. As you can see, many groups
did not contribute much to the total effort. We are
hoping each local BYC and each district BYC will get
involved in this year's goal of $10,900.

(Please Note: Any monies received after the 1970-
1971 account was closed on October 31, 1971, will go into
the 1971-1972 account. Also, we have ten dollars given
which we do not have attributed to any group. If this
should be credited to your group, or if there are any
other discrepancies, please let us know.)

Southeast District

Bethlehem

$ 0

Chandon

Cumberland

Gatewood

Hagerstown

100.00

Liberty

Linwood

200.00

Lost Creek

Mathias

Maurertown

150.00

Mt. Olive

Oak Hill

St. James

150.00

St. Luke

Washington Jr.

40.00

Washintgon Sr.

140.00

Pennsylvania District

Special Offering

$ 25.00

Berlin

150.00

Brush Valley

Calvary

Cameron

Fairless Hills-Levittown Jr.

25.00

Fairless Hills-Levittown Sr.

25.00

Highland

Johnstown II

124.75

Johnstown III

72.00

Masontown

Meyersdale

75.00

Mt. Olivet

Mt. Pleasant

Pittsburgh

56.00

Quiet Dell

Raystown

Sergeantsville

Valley

40.00

Vandergrift-Pleasant View

125.00

Vinco Jr.

40.00

Vinco Jr. Hi

125.00

Vinco Sr.

60.00

Waynesboro-Wayne Heights

White Dale

Ohio District

Akron

Ashland-Garber

Ashland-Park Street

Canton-Trinity

Columbus

Dayton-Hillcrest Jr.

Dayton-Hillcrest Sr.

Fremont

Glenford

Gratis

Gretna

Louisville

MansfieldWalcrest

Massillon

Newark

New Lebanon

North Georgetown

Pleasant Hill

Smithville

West Alexandria Jr. Hi

West Alexandria Sr.

Williamstown

Indiana District

Ardmore

Brighton Chapel

Bryan

Burlington

Center Chapel

College Corner

Corinth

County Line Jr.

County Line Jr. Hi-Sr

Denver

Dutchtown

Elkhart

Elkhart-Winding Waters

Flora

Ft. Wayne-Crestwood

Goshen

Huntington Jr.

Jefferson

Kokomo

Loree Jr.

Loree Jr. Hi

Marion

Matteson

Mexico

Milford

Mishawaka

Muncie

Nappanee

New Paris

North Liberty

North Manchester

$ 7.51
0
212.28
150.00
10.00
10.00
25.00
0
0
56.00
250.00
0
0
0
0
200.00

150.00

10.90

90.00

$501.00

0
320.00

0
100.00
60.00

0
175.00

0
400.00

72.00

80.10

170.00

0
15.00
60.00

0
$45.45
150.00

0
530.00
400.00

February 12, 1972

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Oakville Jr.

Oakville Jr. Hi-Sr.

Peru

Roann

Roanoke

South Bend

Teegarden

Tiosa

Wabash

Warsaw

Jentral District

Cedar Falls

Cerro Gordo

Lanark

Milledgeville

Udell

Waterloo

10.00
195.00

25.00
300.00

30.00
0

Midwest District

Cheyenne
Derby
Falls City
Morrill
Mulvane

$ 0
0
0
0
0

0
50.00
50.00

Northern California District

Lathrop

Manteca
Stockton

$ 0
0
0

0
0

Southwest District

Papago Park
Tucson

$ 0
175.00

0
100.00

Florida

St. Petersburg

Sarasota

Unidentified

$ 0
571.32
$10.00

RESOURCE LEADER FOR
1972 BRETHREN PASTORS CONFERENCE

The Brethren Pastors Conference is scheduled to be
eld May 16-18, 1972 at Camp Bethany. Rev. L. Doyle
laster will be the resource leader for this conference.

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L. Doyle Masters

A native Tennessean, born in Livingston, Tennessee
July, 1931, L. Doyle Masters graduated from Livingston
icademy in 1948. He attended Tennessee Technological
:'niversity, Cookeville, Tennessee from 1948 to 1952,
^oeived the B.S. degree in English. He attended Duke
J'niversity Divinity School from 1952 to 1954 and also
anderbilt University Divinity School from 1954 to
356, receiving the B.D. degree in December of 1956.

His pastorates include Joelton, Tennessee; Lebanon,
Tennessee ■ Westland United Methodist Church;
Smyrna United Methodist Church, Smyrna, Tennessee;
and presently, Calvary United Methodist Church, Nash-
ville, Tennessee.

He preached in evangelistic missions in the following
conferences of the United Methodist Church: Holston,
Tennessee; Memphis; Western North Carolina; and
Mississippi. He preached at Ocean Grove, New Jersey
August 1965 as part of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting
Association Summer Program. He is presently serving
on the Tennessee Conference Board of Missions and is
an active board member of McKendree Manor, the Ten-
nessee Conference Home for the Retired. He is past
chairman of the Tennessee Conference Commissions on
Christian Vocations.

The present church pastorate, Calvary United Meth-
odist, is a suburban church in Nashville, Tennessee
with a congregation of 1,900 members.

He attended the World Methodist Conference in
London, England August 1966, and was appointed by
Bishop H. Ellis Finger as an alternate delegate and
accredited visitor.

He preaches in at least four evangelistic missions or
revivals annually in various conferences in the United
Methodist Church. He teaches in accredited Leadership
Schools in the Tennessee Conference in the fields of
Christian Vocation and Family Life. He also has assisted
in Leadership Workshops at Lake Junaluska, North
Carolina for the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the Metho-
dist Church. He preached at Ocean Grove, New Jersey
as part of their Centennial Celebration in June of 1969.

He has written articles published in Guideposts
Magazine, The Upper Room, and contributed to
"Prayers for Reconciliation" published by The Upper
Room. He also has a published meditation in "Bible
Times" by The Upper Room.

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CANDI BAKER is the author of the new series tea.
tured in the Evangelist entitled Motivated Men]
Candi is the wife of Larry Baker a middler at Ashlanc,
Theological Seminary. The Bakers are from Papagd
Park Brethren Church in Tempe, Arizona. Larry i:
presently serving as Minister of Christian Education a'
Park Street in Ashland.

Candi attended Coronado High School where she wai
editor of the high school yearbook. An art major and
speech and journalism minor at Arizona State Univer
sity, Candi worked on the university's publications foj
a semester.

The Bakers have two children: Jennifer, 3, and Jasoi
born on October 4, 1971. Candi is presently employed m
a social worker for the Headstart Program in Ashlant
and enjoys working with the underprivileged children
As chairman of the 1972 National Publicity Committee
she will be busy writing and corresponding in the nexj
lew months. The Bakers are looking forward to graC
uation in January of 1974 and a future of Christiai
service in the Brethren Church.

Candi is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Duane Dicksor
pastor of the College Corner Brethren Church i;
Wabash, Indiana. Mrs. Baker has a brother, Geralc
who is a member of the Brethren Church in Nappane*
Indiana with his wife, Rosalee, and daughter, Amy.

MOTIVATED MEN

GERALD A. BARE, 25, is the third seminary
student introduced to you through the series
entitled Motivated Men written by Candi Baker
1970-71 Sem-wife reporter. Jerry is from Mans-
field, Ohio and a member of the Mansfield
Brethren Church for 15 years. He graduated
from Mansfield Senior High School and received
a BA degree from AC* before enrolling at ATS*.
A senior at the seminary, Jerry is majoring in
Old Testament and has special interests in Chris-
tian Education and evangelism and is presently
serving as the student pastor of the Church of
the Master in Steuben, Ohio. In 1971 he served
as the secretary of the student government.

Jerry is married to the former Linda Lou Eagle
from the West Alexandria Brethren Church.
Linda is a Spanish teacher in the Ashland public
schools and enjoys reading and singing.

The Barrs are residents of the new seminary
apartments, and Jerry serves on the housing
council. They are looking forward to May when
Jerry graduates from ATS and the arrival of
their first child. After graduation, he plans to
serve as a pastoral minister in the Brethren
Church.

*AC - Ashland College
*ATS - Ashland Theological Seminary

GERALD A. BARR

February 12, 1972

Page Twenty-nine

CHEEP ADVICE

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Hate shortens life,
Love lengthens it,
Why not live as long as you can?

Sometimes prayer changes things.
Sometimes prayer will not allow things
to change.

Talking to lost sinners about God can be
a two way street. We can also talk to
God about lost sinners.

A fair-weather friend is one who is always
around when he needs you.

You're only young once — but if yon work
it right, that's enough.

To err is human — to try to cover up is too.

Most knocking is done by people who
don't know how to ring the bell.

WANTED: Wicks to burn out for God.
Oil and lamps will be supplied.

Anonymous

The Bible is the Christian's guide in the
pursuit of holiness.

E. Schuyler English

LAFF-A-LITTLE

A rancher asked the district superin-
tendent to assign a pastor to his com-
munity.

"How big a man do you want?" asked
the superintendent.

"Well Elder," the wiry man replied,
"we're not overly particular, but when
he's on his knees we'd like to have him
reach heaven."

A group of women were walking to-
gether. One lady said: Our congregation
is sometimes down to thirty and forty on
Sunday night.

Another said: That's nothing, some-
times our group is down to six or seven.

An old maid added her bit: It's so bad
in our church on Sunday night that when
the minister says, "Dearly beloved," it
makes me blush.

A man was sued by a countess for
defamation of character. She charged that
he called her a pig. The man was found
guilty and fined. After the trial he asked
the judge: "This means that I cannot call
the countess a pig."

The judge said that that was true.

"Does that mean that I cannot call a
pig a countess?" the man asked.

The judge replied that he could, indeed,
call a pig a countess with no fear of legal
action.

The man looked at the countess and
said: "Good afternoon, countess."

Modern Miss: Mother, did you ever flirt

when you were young?

Mother: Yes, dear, I'm afraid I did.

Modern Miss: And were you punished

for it?

Mother: Yes, dear, I got married.

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POETRY CORNER

SOMEONE. JUST ANYONE

A CHILD LEARNS

She sat alone in an old people's home,
Lonely and old and gray;

She wished that some one, just anyone,
Would call on her that day.

Did you?

If a child lives with criticism
He learns to condemn.

If a child lives with hostility
He learns to fight.

He lay for days on his hospital bed,
The hours were long and hard;

He wished that someone, just anyone,
Would send him a cheery card.

Did you?

If a child lives with ridicule
He learns to be shy.

If a child lives with jealousy
He learns to feel guilty.

He was far from home on foreign soil.

Feeling homesick, lonely and blue.
He wished that someone, just anyone,

Would write him a letter, too.
D.d you?

If a child lives with tolerance
He learns to be patient.

If a child lives with encouragement
He learns confidence.

She felt a stranger, that little bride,

When to her husband's church she came;

She wished that someone, just anyone,
Would stop and call her by name.

Did you?

If a child lives with praise
He learns to appreciate.

If a child lives with fairness
He learns justice.

Her loved one died a few weeks ago,
So sad and heartbroken she sat;

She wished that someone, just anyone,
Would come to her house to chat.

Did you?

If a child lives with security
He learns to have faith.

If a child lives with approval
He learns to like himself

He hoped he had recited his verse real well,

That little fellow you know.
He wished that someone, just anyone,

Would smile and tell him so.
Did you?

If a child lives with acceptance and friendship
He learns to find love in the world.

—Dorothy Law Nolte

She spent long hours, that teacher,

Giving the best she knew.
She wished that someone, just anyone,

Would speak just a brief "Thank you."
Did you?

This matter of Christian service,

We are living it day by day
When we help someone, just anyone,

As we walk along life's way.
Do you?

from First Brethren News, Elkhart, Indiana

Not until each loom is silent,

And the shuttles cease to fly,

Will my God unroll the pattern,
Or reveal the reason why.

For these dark threads are as needful
In the skill of the weaver's hand

A?, the threads of gold and silver

For the pattern that He's planned.

Anonymous

©bruary 12, 1972

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Applications are now being accepted for admission to Brethren Care,
a complete and new nursing- center, sponsored by The Benevolent Board
of The Brethren Church in Ashland, Ohio.

The anticipated opening date will be May 1972. Brethren will be consid-
ered first as residents. If you, a parent, or a friend, are interested in com-
ing to Brethren Care in Ashland, you should apply now. The application
does not obligate you to come when there is room available, but it will put
you on the preferred list.

At Brethren Care both residential and nursing care will be available.
The rates have not been definitely set as yet, but will be approximately
$12.00 per day for semi-private residential care, and $17.00 per day for
semi-private nursing care. A few private rooms will be available also. The
definite rates will be determined before March after costs and expenses
are determined.

This application blank is also for listing your possible desire to rent an
apartment which is designed for the retiree. Such housing could be avail-
able within the year in Ashland. This type of housing can be constructed
wherever a need exists. Specially built retirement housing that is owned
and operated by Christians, can be a great witness in any community.

If you are interested in coming to Ashland to live at Brethren Care,
please fill out the application on back cover. It is to your advantage to
apply now. Send application to: BENEVOLENT BOARD

710 Grant Street
Ashland, Ohio UU805

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of The Benevolent Board of The Brethren Church.

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Vol. XCIV

February 26, 1972

No. 4

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EDITORIAL STAFF

Editor Of Publications George Schuster

Contributing: Editors

Woman's Missionary Society .... Mrs. Judith Steiner

Central Council Rev. Smith F. Rose

Missionary Board Mr. John Rowsey

Sisterhood Miss Sherry Barnhart

Board Of Christian Education

Youth Commission Miss Beverly Summy

Adult Commission Rev. Fred Burkey

Published Biweekly (twenty-six issues per year)

Subscription rate: $4.00 per year single subscription

Second Class Postage Paid at Ashland, Ohio

Change of Address: In ordering change of address, please notify at

least three weeks in advance, giving both old and new address.

Publication of any article does not necessarily indicate endorsement by
The Brethren Church, The Brethren Publishing Company or Board, or the
editorial staff.

Remittances: Send all money, business communications and contributed

articles to:

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Executive Committee

Elton Whitted, Chairman; Rev. George Solomon; Mrs. Robert Holsinger

In This Issue:

3 The Trunk In The Attic

Board of Christian Education
Motivated Men
Annual Inserts

8
10
11
13
14
20
22

29
.30

News From The Brethren

Cheep Advice

Missionary News

World Religious News in Review

Each One Win One

by Thomas A. Schultz

Koinonia — The Key To Spiritual Conversation
by John Brownsberger

Layman Program

Sisterhood

MEMBER

EVANGELICAL PRESS ASSOCIATIOi

NOTES and COMMENTS

f ebruary 26, 1972

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THE TRUNK IN THE ATTIC

RECENTLY I went to the archives (some might call
it an attic) and as I obeyed an impulse to look
through an old trunk over by the window, I forgot for
a while what I originally went to look for.

As I opened the lid, I noticed a small box that had a
pok of antiquity about it. Curiously I looked inside
iind saw a legal looking paper folded neatly, and un-
folding it carefully I found it to be a birth certificate.
'. was astonished to find that my name appeared on this
locument. Since I never did know who my parents
*eally were my curiosity was aroused more than ever,
fhe only information available on the paper that was
;till legible was that the people who had taken me
n were named Mr. and Mrs. Brethren Publishing
bompany.

The first and only home I really knew was The
Brethren Church. I suppose my first crib is tucked away
iomewhere up here. I do know it was a well built home
vith a very firm foundation. Having exceptional main-
enance and a few alterations here and there in all these
/ears, I feel fortunate that I am able to still call it my
lome.

I do recall in my early years that there were many
nembers in the Brethren family, and many of them
;ame under this roof to care for me from the very
>eginning. Although I have quite a few years on me I
tm still looked after by members of this family.

I was always given a rather special nook of my own,
ind as I grew my quarters and furniture had to be
mlarged also. Although the foundation was still as
turdy as ever, the house had to be enlarged too.

There were certain families in this clan called Breth-
■en who started earning their keep while very young.

remember some who were working along with me
n different sections of the country. One of the first
50-workers I had still is very busy in the house next
o ours. He is called Missionary Board.

The elder members of our large family wished to
lave records kept of various members who were living
n various parts of our land, and these were to be kept
"or future generations.

These bound papers that are laid neatly in the trunk
nust be some of those records. This stack looks like it
aas some early twentieth century dates on them. Yes,
ook at these.

One of the oldest issues here contains the official pro-
gram of the Twenty-eighth General Conference of the
Brethren Church held at Winona Lake in 1916. I see
that R. R. Teeter was in charge of my welfare at this
time. Glancing through some of the pages, I see also
that my close friend, Missionary Board, is making
progress getting to the heart of Africa. He sure has
been a busy one.

Look at this advertisement. A cloth-bound popular
hymnbook for churches was being sold for 30 cents then.
I guess times really have changed.

Here is a letter to the editor from someone who wished
to testify how much his church paper did for his Chris-
tian life and work in the church. He had been receiving
it each week for fifty years.

This issue seems to have withstood the hard times
that were present when it came off the press in 1930.
George Baer, the editor at that time, had his hands
full taking care of me as that was a period when the
financial structure of our land was in a sad state of
affairs and dispositions were comparable.

I notice one little article in this issue and wonder if
the times may not have had something to do with the
announcement that the covers and contents of the Holy
Bible were undergoing some changes — changes as far
as color and content were concerned.

Digging deeper into the files, I find many pages of the
history of our family being entrusted to me by Fred
Vanator, who after a long stint as wielder of the
editorial pen rested not on his laurels in a retirement
of serenity, but went on in a dedicated effort to start
a new family of Brethren in the sunny south and by
gathering a few of the relatives together and adopting
many without a church home established one of the
larger families in the kinship.

I could spend days here perhaps refreshing my mem-
ory as to all that has occurred since my birth, but some-
day I will take time to again look over the documented
statements of the history of all our family which are
chronologically recorded by one of the nearer relatives
in the Brethren family who must have had a close eye
on me all these years. He recently gave much of his
time to gather his collection of photographs and rec-
ords of the Brethren since the family came into exis-
tence to write a very knowledgeable and chronological
history of the family.

Incidently, Mom and Dad Publishing Company have
many of these books stored away, and I am sure that
many members of the Brethren family, especially the
newer ones would be interested in obtaining one of
these history books.

Since there are many establishments where one can
buy food to take care of the physical body, Mom and
Dad decided to open the front of the house to have a
place where one can also obtain spiritual food for the

(continued on next page)

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The Brethren Evangelis'

mind and soul. This type of store cannot be found in
every hamlet and larger city.

Some of our brethren throughout the land wanted
to do something for the family too, so they put their
thoughts down on paper and sent these to Mom and
Dad to be put along side the other books and papers.
They weren't too big so they were given the name
tracts. Even so, they knew how to make themselves
visible and heard throughout the brotherhood.

Recollecting that period of time about forty years
ago when a depression was taking its toll throughout
the land and many people had to share in order to
survive, brings to mind how the Brethren family felt
that they had received a special blessing from our Lord
and have for many years, since they arrived in America,
been diligently trying to preserve this blessing to share
it with the entire world.

Oh, here I have been prattling right along and forgot
to mention my own name. The name on this birth
certificate is The Bretliren Evangelist. Some of the
other kids I grew up with and who decided on a similar
career either had their names changed or received a
nick-name somewhere along the line, (but my name
must have been liked rather well as I am still known
by that name. Perhaps the fact that the work that I am
engaged in and my name seem to go hand in hand may
have something to do with it?

I thought many times that some of my school chums
must have a few wealthy or goodhearted friends or
relatives since they seem to have fancier clothes than
I and whoever makes them must be using newer sewing
machines. Still I am not. ashamed of my appearance
because I know that the good people who* are looking
after me even yet in my days of senior citizenship are
doing their best with the equipment that shows a re-
markable amount of reliability, even though spare parts
for their tools are getting scarce.

Every occupation has to have a few highlights in
its tenure, and one of those that stand out in my career
is being present at the various family reunions that
occur each year. Here I meet personally many of the
family who cannot visit us at home, and then too,
occasionally I see again those good people who had
taken their turn at baby-sitting for me. One thing cer-
tain, the baby-sitters I had weren't the type to spend
the time watching TV and raiding the refrigerator and
leave me to my own devices. I suppose I owe my health
and longevity to them.

If only now they could convince some of the other
relatives to lend a hand now and then, I wouldn't be
faced with the dreadful fear that I might have to retire
and be put away in some home or museum.

After meeting and talking with some of my former
schoolmates who are engaged in this same type of
occupation, we concur that as long as we are physically
able to carry on with our responsibilities that have been
so sorely needed, we refuse to give up in spite of all the
discouragements we may face.

Well, I think I have been steeped in nostalgia long
enough. I better be about what I came here for in the
first place. I also hear the postman's whistle, and I have
a feeling that he might be bringing me some good news
from some of our relatives and news of their welfare
and how their families are growing is always welcome.

(Ghost Writer G.S.)

You are invited , . .

30th anniversary
convention

OF THE

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

OF EVANGELICALS

CHASE-PARK PLAZA HOTEL
APRIL 11-13, 1972
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

SPEAKERS

DR. CLYDE W. TAYLOR

General Director, NAE

International Secretary, World Evangelical Fellowship

REV. CECIL B. KNIGHT

Assistant General Overseer,

Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee

DR. HUDSON T. ARMERDING

President, NAE

Fresident, Wheaton College

DR. HAROLD J. OCKENGA

President, Gordon College and Gordon Conwell Seminary

REV. DAVID WILKERSON

David Wilherson Crusades

Author

DR. ROBERT N. THOMPSON, M.P.

Member of Parliament, Canada

President, Evangelical Fellowship of Canada

DR. GEORGE SWEETING

President, Moody Bible Institute

CONVENTION THEME

PLAN NOW TO
SHARE IN THIS
HISTORIC
RETURN TO
ST. LOUIS
CITY OF
NAE'S BIRTH

Write for information
and registration forms today:

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF EVANGELICALS

P.O. Box 28 — Wheaton, Illinois 60187

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF
SERVICE TO AMERICA

February 26, 1972

Page Five

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A GUIDE FOR INDIVIDUALIZED STUDY OF
THE INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS

Brethren Bible Class Quarterly

Note: Ten minutes before the end of the study time,
gather with others and do the following:

(1) Share questions raised in your study.

(2) Discuss insights gained from the study.

(3) Compare ways the lesson can be applied.

First: Skim the quarter's overfall theme.

1. Read the General Introduction, on the inside cover.
Either underline in your quarterly or write on
paper the main idea of this introduction.

2. Note the authors of the three sections of each
lesson.

3. Skim the lesson titles on the inside cover.

second: Find the lesson written for this Sunday, or
any Sunday you missed.
L. Read the Lesson Background. Underline in each
paragraph the important idea and any other in-
formation that you want to remember.

2. Read the lesson that is outlined under the title.
Sometimes an abbreviated version is printed in
the quarterly. You will get a more thorough under-
standing if you read the complete text suggested.
You may want to use more than one translation.

3. Write questions concerning any parts of the
Scripture that are unclear to you. As you read
the exposition section next, look for the answers
to your questions.

Third: Begin your closer examination of the Scripture
passage itself.

1. Read the Lesson Exposition, referring back to the
printed text when you don't remember the passage
referred to.

2. Write the answers to any questions you asked in
the second section.

Underline any statements that you think are par-
ticularly meaningful.

Fourth :

relate to daily life what you're

Plan to
learning.

1. Read the Lesson Application. Underline significant
sentences. Put question marks beside any state-
ments you wonder about or disagree with.

2. If you like, write your own lesson application.
After reading the lesson, there may be an em-
phasis you think the author missed.

3. If you have unanswered questions about the Scrip-
ture, its background, exposition, or application,
look in a Bible Commentary for an answer. If you
don't find the answer, write the question on a
piece of paper and give it to the pastor or teacher
as you leave.

Fifth: Respond to the lesson by one of the following
ways:
Write a resolution.

Write or pray silently to God for help in over-
coming some weakness in your life that the Scrip-
ture lesson pointed out.

Write your reaction to something outstanding in
the lesson.
Choices: Here are suggestions of some worthwhile
activities.
1. Write a letter to one of our missionaries. (Names
and addresses are in the back of The Brethren
Annual.)

Read an article in the Brethren Evangelist, under-
lining key ideas.
Write a note of appreciation to someone.

Developed by Brethren House Staff
St. Petersburg, Florida

1.
2.

Page Six

The Brethren Evangelist!

SPOTLIGHTING NEW FILMSTRIPS
NOW AVAILABLE

5 f+'C

The following lilmstrips have been added to the Board
of Christian Education rental library. All items rent
for $1 each unless otherwise indicated. Orders should
be placed with us no less than two weeks prior to the
showing date and three weeks would be preferable
especially in holiday seasons. When ordering, give us
your name and address, the catalog number (preceeding
each title), title of filmstrip (include two or three
choices wherever possible), and the showing date. Order
from: Board of Christian Education, 524 College Avenue,
Ashland, Ohio 44805.

CHRISTIAN LIVING

Teens and Adults

S-43 Man and the Earth — 67 frames, color draws &
photos, rec. & man., sr. high-adult, 12 min.
Man's existence is threatened by environmental
pollution, ecological destruction, and over-popula-
tion. The Judaeo-Christian view tended to separate
man from nature, making man the lord of nature
and exploiter of the earth. This filmstrip suggests
a new look at the creation story, stressing man's
responsibility as steward of the earth's resources.

S-44 Mathematics and Starvation — 60 frames, color
draws & photos, rec. & man., sr. high-adult,
10 min.

At current rates of increase, world population will
double in thirty-five years. Yet population has al-
ready overtaken our food production capacity;
3 % million people die of starvation annually. And
the "doubling rate" is far the fastest in under-
developed countries least able to provide for their
people. The filmstrip urges that Christians limit
their own families and insist on national commit-
ment to the needs of mankind.

S-45 Canaries and Credit Cards — 55 frames, color
draws & photos, rec. & man., sr. high-adult,
9 min.

Technology and exploitation are upsetting the deli-
cate ecological balance of the earth. Man is com-
pared to a prodigal teenager with an unlimited
credit card — and now the bills are coming due:

pollution of air and water, loss of irreplaoeabl*!
resources, extinction of entire species, hunger an(|
death for many. It is time for Christians to expand
their man-to-man related ethic to include the entirfj
life community — to achieve the "peaceable king1
dom" where man and nature live in harmony.

T-l The Quality of Life — 54 frames, color draws <S
photos, rec. & man., sr. high-adult, 9 min.
Man is linked spiritually and physically to the worli
of nature; yet today most people live in a manj
made environment of steel and concrete. 70% o.j
the population lives on 10% of the space. And i\
large part of the space in crowded urban areas il
devoted to the automobile, which in turn increase ,
air and noise pollution. Crowding produces massivj
social and psychological disruption — disorder, riots!
crime. Even man's natural retreat, the wilderness, ijj
threatened by exploitation, pollution, and crowding

T-2 Therefore Choose Life — 53 frames, color draws 1
photos, rec. & man., sr. high-adult, 9 min.
This concluding filmstrip summarizes the challenge
facing man and offers an "agenda for survival.!
The money and technology are available to put thij
plan into effect. What is necessary is a reversal o
many cherished, though out-moded ideas. Tfo
religious nature of the problem is renemphasizec
As God's representative, man's job is to care fo
the earth, not exploit it and to affirm that all meij
are brothers.

February 26, 1972

Page Seven

EVANGELISM

TRAINING

!S-11 & CS-12 Kennedy Cassettes— A set of four
cassettes on the evangelism program developed by
D. James Kennedy at Coral Ridge Presbyterian
Church, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This set presents
live sessions with Dr. Kennedy in the training pro-
gram which is also presented in the book, Evan-
gelism Explosion. Rental fee: $2.50 per set, may be
kept no longer than four weeks at a time.

3-34

A Church Ministering — 50 frames, color draw &
photos, rec. & man., jr. high-adult, 8 min.

An automobile accident leave a young couple
injured and stranded in a small county hospital. A
teen-ager is arrested for maliciously destroying
property. An old lady sits alone day by day. To
people in these and other situations, Christians can
minister! This filmstrip shows highlights in Jesus'
ministry and focuses on the present-day opportun-
ities for the church to be a ministering fellowship.

1-16 Growth By Groups — 167 frames, color photos, rec-
man. & guide, jr. high-adult, 15:56 min.
This filmstrip has been designed for three purposes :
(1) to arouse interest in a church in the small
group, (2) to explain the principles of group
dynamics, leadership training, etc., and (3) to
introduce the program of "Growth by Groups."

S-35 Working With Young Adults In Sunday School—

45 frames, color photos, rec. & man., adults,

10 min.
New terminology! New materials! Typical of our
changing times and the spirit of the 70's. Good
methods and techniques for working with young
adults are presented — plus suggestions for equip-
ment and arrangement in a class or department.

S-36 Developing A Plan For Church Advance — 50

frames, color photos, rec. & man., adults, 9:30

min.
The purposes of this filmstrip are: (1) to give an
overview of church planning, (2) to help churches
get started in planning, (3) to show that planning
is an essential part of church advance, (4) to make
the viewer aware of the principles and methods of
church planning and (5) to present the available
resources for church planning.

6-31

MISSIONS

I Met A Guy — 91 frames, color draws & photos,
tape & man., sr. high-adult, 10 min.

This filmstrip is produced by Missionary Aviation
Fellowship and tells the story of Don Robertson, a
flyer with MAF who was killed in a plane crash.
The filmstrip presents the kind of work done by
mission pilots and makes a strong appeal to young
people — this is one type of Christian service avail-
able to young people who want to get away from
"everything being the same."

OTHER HOLIDAYS

42 Squanto And The First Thanksgiving — 50 frames,
color draws, rec. & man., junior-adult, 15 min.

Tells the authentic story of Squanto, a brave who
had much to do with the Pilgrims' success in
establishing Plymouth colony.

WORSHIP

S-33 O God, Who Is Like Thee?— 45 frames, color
photos, rec. & man., jr.-adults, 10:15 min.
This filmstrip is designed as enrichment to a study
of the Psalms with many scripture references,
natural scenery and music.

S-37 Creation — 34 frames, color photos, rec. & man.,
children-adults, 6:38 min.
The narration for this filmstrip is James Weldon
John's "Creation" from the book, God's Trombones.
It is a moving story, written simply in sweeping
style and grace of how God put everything together
"in the beginning." Music by Fred Waring and the
Pennsylvanians.

S-38 Finding God in Worship — 44 frames, color photos,
rec. & man., children-adults, 5:05 min.
In worship man seeks to relate himself to a high
being. Because of worship, man's life is changed.
He wants to serve others. To worship is to experi-
ence an awareness of God, to recognize His holiness
and majesty, and to respond in loving obedience to
His leadership.

S-39 Worship Christ — 35 frames, color draws, rec. &
man., children-adults, 8:15 min.
Provides an inspirational look at the person of
Jesus Christ. Devotional in nature, it provides an
image of Christ as Savior while touching on His
birth, life, teachings, purpose, death, and resurrec-
tion. It is designed for a worship experience and is
not chronological in sequence. Narration is limited
as many frames are presented to music only.

Page Eight

The Brethren Evangelist!

MOTIVATED MEN

by Condi Baker

Frederick J. Finks

FREDERICK J. FINKS, 25, is a senior at ATS*
from the Maurertown Brethren Church in
Maurertown, Virginia where he has been a mem-
ber for 13 years. Fred attended Central High
School and AC* where he graduated in 1969.
While attending AC, He was busy as vice-presi-
dent of the Student Senate and made Who's Who
in American Universities and Colleges.

Fred was the first National Board of Christian
Education Director's Assistant to Rev. Fred
Burkey. During his first year at ATS, this kept
him busy travelling to various youth activities in
the brotherhood. Majoring in Christian Educa-
tion, Fred has worked with the Park Street youth
and gained much experience in this field.

Fred's wife, Holly is a member of the Welling
ton Baptist Church. She is kept busy working a
a registered nurse at Samaritan Hospital i:
Ashland and caring for their new daughte
Alyson.

Fred is serving as student pastor at the Eas
Mansfield United Presbyterian Church in Mans
field Ohio. The Finks are looking forward t
graduation this spring when Fred plans to eithe
take a pastorate or continue his studies. The
are residents of the seminary home located o
High Street.

* AC-
HATS

Ashland College
— Ashland Theological Seminary

February 26, 1972

Page Nine

CARL HENRY ARIZONA LECTURES

INCLUDE 'KEY 73' APPEAL

A N EDITOR whose plea for evangelical cooperation
-\ spurred more than 100 American denominational
nd church groups to designate 1973 as a year of co-
perative evangelism throughout the United States this
/eek addressed local church leaders on "Phoenix as a
fey 73 Target."

Dr. Carl F. H. Henry, now editor-at-large of Christian-
ty Today magazine, devoted the first of five lectures at
Jrand Canyon College to the present religious situation
i America. His audience for the Staley Distinguished
Christian Scholar Lectures included local churchmen
nd the college community.

Dr. Henry said, "1973 could be the momentous turn-
ing time of the twentieth century, and some sections of
Canada are already reporting spiritual awakening in
advance of it." He said, "If men give God His due, the
holy will of God will not only turn individuals 'right'
side up, but turn educational institutions 'truth' side up,
and social relationships and structures 'just' side up."

"We are to seek first the Kingdom of God and His
righteousness, not a technocratic society, not Walden II,
nor even an extension of the American dream, which
has now become a nightmare."

"Americans can no longer point accusingly across
the Atlantic at statistics of Christian fallout and church
decline. Half of our own population is now unconnected
with any church, and on any given Sunday half of the
membership will not be attending a service. Only one
in four persons in the United States is now estimated
to be commited to the life style familiar to us in
churches. Three in four have either rejected it, or com-
promised it, or do not know it."

Dr. Henry said that "for evangelical Christianity this
is the most critical time in American history since the
Civil War, and in some respects since the founding of
the nation." He stressed the importance not only of
simultaneous Christian efforts in 1973 but of cooperative
effort "to the outermost limits of a good conscience." He
warned that "Christians are bagged up, sacked in and
isolated from the main currents of modern life."

LATE GREAT PLANET EARTH TOPS 800,000
SPAWNS NEWS DOCUMENTARY "THE RETURN"

The 16th printing of Hal Lindsey's best seller, The
Late Great Planet Earth, this one for another 100,000,
brings the total number in print now to over 800,000.

Based on current sales, the one million mark is ex-
pected to be reached by March '72 according to Zonder-
van Vice President of Publications, Robert K. DeVries.

This month also premiers the film, The Return, a
news documentary featuring Hal Lindsey and based on
the contents of The Late Great Planet Earth. The
Return is produced by and available through The
Evangelical Communications Research Foundation, Box
28539, Dallas, Texas 75228.

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Northern California District Conference Organization

Moderator— Buck Garrett, P.O. Box 475,
Lathrop, California 95330

Vice Moderator — Donald Mullins, Box
315, Lathrop, California 95330

Secretary— Alvin Shifflett, 6605 North
Alturas Avenue, Stockton, California
95207

Treasurer — William Hubble, P.O. Box
254, Lathrop, California 95330

Board of Christian Education Represent-
ative^— Ruth Creson

Trustee Board Representative — Donald
Huse

Mission Board Representative — Ralph
Kullman

Members-at-Large — James Walters, Wil-
liam Anderson

Board of Clmstian Education:

1973 — Chuck Poindexter, Dorothy Sesser

1974— Nila Harnden, Alvin Shifflett

1975— Ruth Creson, Dennis Mullins

Berean Trustee Board:

1973 — Mac Freeman, Thomas Culp
1974 — Donald Mullins, Clarence Harnden
1975 — George Coykendall, Marshall Lehr
Mission Board:

1973 — Milton Robinson, Howard Crom
1974 — James Creson, Ralph Kullman
1975 — Lester Cox, Alan Schmiedt
District W.M.S.:
President — Evelyn Sesser
Vice President — Sarah Garrett
Secretary-Treasurer — Vivian Mullins
Ministerial Examining- Board:
President — Alvin Shifflett
Vice President — William Anderson
Secretary — Buck Garrett
Ashland College Trustees:
1973— William Anderson
1974— Alvin Shifflett
Member to Annual Conference Executive
Committee — Milton Robinson

Church Secretary Revisions

Southeast District

Bethlehem: Mrs. Maxine Wenger, Route 1, Box 206, Linville, Virginia 22834

Kimsey Rim: Etta B. Miller, Wardensville, West Virginia 26851

Liberty: Mrs. Ella Mae Weatherholtz, Quicksburg, Virginia 22847

Mt. Olive: Mrs. Pauline Wagoner, P.O. Box 70, Weyers Cave, Virginia 24486

Pennsylvania District

Fairless Hills-Levittown: Miss Carol Welty, 284 Glouster Road, Fairless Hills,

Pennsylvania 19030
Highland: Mrs. Eunice Shrontz, Box 35, Prosperity, Pennsylvania 15329
Valley: Miss LaVerne Keslar, Route 1, Box 224, Acme, Pennsylvania 15610

Ohio District

Canton (Trinity) : Mrs. Dorothy Brown, 665 Knoll Street, SE., North Canton, Ohio

44720
Fremont: Mrs. Roger Reedy, Box 71, Lindsey, Ohio 43442
Louisville: Mrs. Sandra Schmucker, 210 East Gorgas, Louisville, Ohio 44641
Smithville: Mrs. Helen Hershberger, 1506 Sunset Lane, Wooster, Ohio 44691

Indiana District

Center Chapel: Mrs. Vaughn Neff, Route 2, Peru, Indiana 46970
County Line: Mrs. Pauline Peffley, Route 4, Plymouth, Indiana 46563
Denver: Mrs. Louise Alspach, Route 1, Denver, Indiana 46926
Dutchtown: Mrs. Willis Kreider, Route 6, Warsaw, Indiana 46580
Kokomo: Mrs. Elizabeth Surbey, Route 1, Bunker Hill, Indiana 46914
Peru: Mrs. James Miller, 480 West Fifth Street, Peru, Indiana 46970
South Bend: Miss Judy Rose, 1029 Bellevue, South Bend, Indiana 46615
Wabash: Mrs. Herbert Eckerley, Route 1, Wabash, Indiana 46992
Warsaw: Miss Pam Teeter, Route 3, Warsaw, Indiana 46580

Tucson:

Southwest District

Mrs. Delia Miller, 6365 Calle Bellatrix, Tucson, Arizona 85710

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REVIVAL IN SARASOTA, FLORIDA

by J. D. HAMEL

[ANUARY 16-23 the dedicated and Bible-centered
scholar and preacher Dr. Harold Barnett, president of
liverside Christian Training School, Lost Creek, Ken-
Ucky, held an evangelistic meeting in the beautiful
jarasota First Brethren Church which reposes in a
uiet grove of majestic pines and palms. The average
ttendance for the campaign's morning worship services
ras 447, and 155 average for the evening services.

The spiritual results of the revival were six first-time
iecisions and twelve rededications with an additional
venty-two leaders of the church standing the first
lorning with the pastor and evangelist for revival.
>uring the afternoon of the closing meeting a baptismal
srvice was held in the beautiful outdoor memorial
arden baptistry under a warm, sunny sky with the
pmperature in the 80's. Eight candidates were baptized
ly triune immersion and received into the church by
Tie laying on of hands and the right hand of fellowship,
'he pastor was assisted by the deacons and Rev. Fred
fanator, pastor emeritus and Rev. Clarence Stewart a
prmer pastor, from Nappanee, Ind.
, During the services Dr. Harold Barnett and his wife
"oris were featured musicians as well as having special
jiusic from our own church. The song service was led
w Walter Cummings from Lima, Ohio. Special guests
•rho attended the services were Rev. Bud Immel, pastor

tilf the North Manchester, Ind. Brethren Church and
ie staff members of the "Brethren House" in St.
,etersburg, Fla., Rev. and Mrs. Phil Lersch, John and
iusan and friend, and Miss Bonnie Munson.
] This month of January First Brethren began its sixth
jear on the radio with "The Brethren Hour" using the
ecorded albums of Dr. Harold Barnett during these
ervices. Dr. Barnett also brought greetings and sang
Jvo solos on our television broadcast which reaches the
(Test Coast of Florida.
Dr. Barnett has the rare ability of making the Word
f God live as he relates it from the Scripture. His

Dr. Harold Barnett

messages were Christ-exalting and Bible-centered. Dr.
Barnett is not only a graduate of Riverside Christian
Training Elementary and High School, but he also was
a graduate of our own Ashland College and Theological
Seminary where he received his A.B. and B.D. degrees.
He also has an M.E.D. and a Ph. D. from the University
of Pittsburgh, and an M.A. in Sociology from the
University of Kentucky. Harold was National Moderator
of our Brethren Conference in 1965.

The Sarasota First Brethren Church and the denomi-
nation are certainly indebted to Harold and Doris for
the work which they are doing for Christ in these
challenging last days. During the evangelistic meeting
Sarasota First Brethren also had the privilege of host-
ing Ashland Theological Seminary student Rev. Dale
RuLon who was spending two weeks in Sarasota as a
part of his practical homiletics course with credit from
the Seminary. "Big Red" was actively engaged in every
phase of our ministry, and the church was deeply im-
pressed with his dedication and love for Jesus Christ.
Thank God for Revival!

FIRST THINGS FIRST
Matthew 6:33

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OPPOSITION TO X-RATED MOVIES ACHIEVES CHANGE

by JOHN M. WHITMAN

PICKETING BY YOUNG PEOPLE of Second Baptist
Church in Marion, Illinois, has prompted the local
Orpheum Theatre to promise no more X-rated movies.
Now the fight is being carried to surrounding com-
munities.

When a Marion newspaper announced a four-night
showing of two X-rated color hits, Allen demons asked
pastor Wallace Curlee what could be done.

Curlee reported, "We started praying. Then we con-
tacted other youth, and they wanted to help. We talked
to the chief of police. He advised us he didn't think we
could do any good, but as long as we didn't cause any
trouble to go ahead and try."

About 6:30 p.m., December 16, the pickets started
walking with their placards. By movie time at 7 o'clock,
only a few patrons had arrived. Pastor Curlee estimated
that some left after seeing the pickets. Shortly later,
manager Gene Buchanan came and, according to Curlee, -
"asked us to leave, but we refused."

Buchanan called theatre owner Eddie Stewart in
Sullivan, Indiana. Stewart talked to Wade Hudgens by
phone and asked him to remove the pickets. Then he
called Pastor Curlee.

Curlee said Stewart told him, "If you take off tfo
pickets, I'll not show any more X-rated films. But i
you don't, I'll flood the place with them."

Curlee rejected the threat, saying, "The area is al
ready flooded with that kind."

Then Stewart offered: "Take them off now, and le
me show the rest of this run, and I'll not schedule an;
more X-rated movies. But I don't have anything elsi
to show this week. I don't like to show that kind o
stuff myself."

Stewart, who owns several movie houses in Indian
and Illinois, said he is a Methodist.

The Baptist group agreed, if the manager wouli
carefully check the age of each patron and not permi!
anyone under 18 to attend. The pickets were remove
at 8:30. By that time only 37 patrons had entered.

Manager Buchanan told the Illinois Baptist: "X-rate
films don't do as well as the other kinds. Personally,
don't care much for them, but some people do. And
don't see why others should dictate what they can see*
But we're willing to cooperate.

Steward added: "If the people of Marion would suj
port good movies, we would not have to show the >
rated kind."

POWER FOR AFRICA

THE GREAT ZAMBESI RIVER of Mozambique,
Africa, plunges 60 miles tlirough a gorge which is
2,000 feet deep and 1,000 feet across. Over this gorge
the Portugese government is building the Cabora Bassa
hydro-electric dam at the cost of $246 million. It will
be the fifth largest dam in the world and is to be com-
pleted in 1974!

Think of the power which will be generated to light
the homes and turn the wheels of industry throughout
most of the southern half of the African continent.

But there are difficulties! Thousands of natives will
have to move from their present locations, and many
of them fail to realize the advantages that the move will
mean for them.

The government has found good soil about 30 miles
inland from the river and has cleared the bush, plowed
the fields and has grown better crops than in the old
locations. The government wanted to prove the advan-
tages of the dam.

Sousa is the native boss-on-the-spot of the Zambesi
Planning Commission, and he is convinced of the ad-
vantages and tries to convince the tribesmen. He has
succeeded in some cases, but bands of guerillas have

risen to fight the building of the dam. This count*
propaganda is intense and already six or seven chieJ
have been killed because they cooperated with tl
government.

Electric power is wonderful and will be a tremendoi
advantage. However, there is a greater power whic
could mean more to Africa (or anywhere else) that
any amount of electricity. That is the gospel of Chris
We are told in Romans 1:16 that the gospel of Christ
"the power -of God unto salvation to every one tbi
believeth."

John 1:12 informs us that "As many as receive HL
( the Lord Jesus ) to them gave He power to become tl
sons of God, even to them that believe on His name
Think of all that is involved! Sonship includes fo
giveness of sins and inheritance (Acts 26:18).

Shall we be like the natives who refuse to believe ar
receive the advantages offered to them? Shall we col
sider the "preaching of the Cross" as foolishness!
(I Cor. 1:18). Or shall we experience the "exoeedir|
greatness of His power to usward who believe?" (Ep;
1:19).

from LeTourneau NOW

February 26, 1973

Page Thirteen

BOOK REVIEWS

Reviewed by Rev. Spencer Gentle, pastor of
Papago Park Brethren Church, Tempe, Arizona,
former editor of "The Brethren Evangelist."

Jnger, Merrill F.: DEMONS IN THE WORLD TODAY.

Vheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers, 1971

$1.95). This book is a study of Occultism in the light
f God's Word and certainly is most timely in this mod-
rn day. Dr. linger deals with demonology as evident
n this age. He tells about the supernatural character
f demons, how they work against men today. He also
las a chapter on Spiritism as a cult; he explains how
emons work through men and women in the foretelling
f the future. His chapters on magic, demon possession
nd healing are outstanding. He also deals with demons
nd false religions of today. This book is written in
anguage and style for the laity of the church. Every
astor and Christian layman should read this book, it
/ill help him to understand and deal with the problems
f demonology and occultism that is so prevalent in
hese last days.

Before you become loo involved in astrology or spirit-
;m, be sure you read this book, it will open your eyes
3 the dangers of playing into the hands of Satan and
emonology. This has been one of the most interesting
ooks on the subject of demonology that I have read
>r a long time.

READERS
MAKE

LEADERS

CHEEP ADVICE

Pr*^l,

Each morning when I open my eyes I
say to myself: "I, not events, have the
power to make me happy or unhappy
today. I can choose what it shall be.
Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't
arrived yet. I have just one day, today,
and I'm going to be happy in it." That's a
system that has worked for me for a long
time; try it.

Groucho Marx

What this world really needs is a com-
puter that can figure out all the things in
life that don't add up.

Things never go so well that one should
have no fear, and never so ill that one
should have no hope.

Turkish Proverb

The most valuable gift you can give
another is a good example.

Poor workmen always criticize their
tools.

Laugh, and the world laughs with you;
weep, and you weep alone; for the sad
old earth must borrow its mirth, but has
trouble enough of its own.

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Kites rise against the wind, not with it.

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MISSIONARY

N£WS

I v.

SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE

EVEN AS WE WRITE THIS John Rowsey, Associate
Secretary, of the Missionary Board will be on his
way to our Argentine field and will be present for the
Spiritual Conference beginning February 12th to be

U fir:

held at the Eden Bible Institute. People congregate fnoj
all the Argentine churches for this national conferenc'
for inspiration and future planning. Held in the summe,
months in Argentina, many sessions are held out-O;
doors.

ARGENTINA

RADIO MINISTRY

r:CHNICAL RADIO WORK remains one of the
most demanding occupations in the Argentine
ministry. Presently, Bill Curtis (in photo) and Mark
Logan serve in the CAVEA recording studios. Platicas
Cristianas remains one of the better programs in con-
tent and technical quality and is sent out over nine
stations in Argentina and from Trans-World Radio in
Bonaire. Other programming includes Reflexiones, on
17 stations; Meditaciones Cristianas, 15 stations; and
Biblia Abierto and also Senda de Vida, each on one
station. In addition to preparing taped programs in
Spanish, a German program is also taped at the studios
and sent weekly to Transworld. Three special programs
for women are recorded in CAVEA studios, too.

The radio programs offer New Testaments of Good
News for Modern Man in Spanish.

February 26, 1972

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Harold E. Staoey, founder and president of CAVEA
also introduced an additional ministry to Argentina in
mid-1970 by establishing a mobile chapel for further
evangelism outreach. This unit is presently scheduled
through September 1972 for campaigns and for the
summer months will be used at crowded beach areas
such as Mar del Plata and other resort areas. This work
is supported through the support of the Bible Society
and subsidized by the Argentine churches and with
special gifts from individuals.

JUAN CARLOS MIRANDA

EVEN BEFORE THE WORLD BECAME closely
bound by modern transportation, man moved pro-
gressively toward reaching out further and further as
ie followed the mission directive . . . "Go, ye. . . ."
VLan's ministry extends where the Lord leads willing
workers.

I. to r.: Adriana, Juan, Gustavo, Maria
holding Yvonne, Samuel and Michael

God has been leading and guiding the lives of the
Miranda family over the continents. Juan Carlos
VLiranda brought his family to the United States from
Argentina in August 1957 to pursue further education
for teaching in Bible schools. His experiences in Argen-
:ina had included teaching in a Bible school as well as
pastoral duties in various churches.

His years in the States have been enriched with
higher education including graduation from Olivet
Nazarene College, graduate work at Trinity University
in San Antonio, attending Nazarene Theological Sem-
inary and presently working toward his goal of Master
of Divinity from Ashland Theological Seminary by June
of 1972.

While the Mirandas grew in faith and wisdom, they
were also increasing in number. Juan and Maria brought
Adriana and Gustavo to the United States with them and
now have three more children, Samuel, Michael and
Yvonne.

The Miranda's combined education, business experi-
ences and church related activities have been extensive
in these past fifteen years. Juan was Director of Sales
and Promotion in the Spanish Department of the
Nazarene Publishing House in Kansas City and also
had responsibility in office management and public rela-
tions. His duties included extensive travel through
Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean.
He has had a most successful ownership of Filter Queen
in North Central Ohio with two offices in Mansfield and
Steubenville.

The many opportunities and enrichments in his life
prepared him well to further serve the Lord. He plans
to return to Argentina to teach at the Eden Bible
Institute. Pray for the Mirandas as they prepare to re-
turn to our Argentine Brethren and to the Brethren
Church he joined while in his teens.

The Eden Bible Institute has the distinction of being
the only resident Bible school in that area of Argentina.
In addition to resident students there are seven corres-
pondence students, and the extension course continues
to be an encouraging program. The accomplishments of
Juan under God's hand could well be the additional
thrust needed at the Bible Institute for having national
leadership.

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INDIA

ORPHANAGE

HHHE ORPHANAGE WORK is progressing very well.
1 This past year there were many demands for in-
creasing admissions, but it was only advisable to admit
five more orphans, making a total of 15 boys. They are
under the direction of Nirmala and the male house
warden.

The boys provide music during services and distri-
bute tracts at street campaigns and also help in cottage
meetings.

The Kumars share in the teaching and religious
instruction at the orphanage and all necessary
administration.

BRETHREN BIBLE INSTITUTE

•""pHE BRETHREN BIBLE INSTITUTE was started
1 November 1970, and ten students joined the train-
ing program to be evangelists and pastors. The aim of
the Brethren Bible Institute is to train the student to
learn through the Word of God and to enable him to
proclaim the Gospel in such a way that regenerated
converts will result.

Visiting professors lectured in classroom work, and
the evangelists had opportunity for going out in pairs
to work in the villages and alternated partners for
observing each other's procedures. October 1971 they
had ten graduates in the first graduation service of the
Brethren Bible Institute.

BRETHREN MISSION MEMBERSHIP

THE FIRST BAPTISMAL SERVICE was conducted
on July 26, 1970 with 14 men and 17 women bap-
tized. August 24 that first year of Brethren work in
India two Christian teachers were also baptized and so
it was that the people came forward and accepted the
Lord. By the end of June 1971 Brethren Mission had
reached a total membership of 169, and in October the
General Secretary witnessed the baptism of 45 people
during his administrative visit. The membership pres-
ently stands at a total of 240.

February 26, 1972

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K. VIJAYA KUMAR

is *

Jft#

Prasanth presenting a Bible to the
Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Kan-
dubhai Desai, in Hyderabad.

K. Vijaya Kumar

ADDITIONAL BRETHREN LEADERSHIP in India
is urgently needed as the work rapidly progresses.
A decade ago there were 10,000 missionaries in India
and today there are only 2,000. Nationals will be looked
to for winning India to Christ.

K. Vijaya Kumar came to Ashland Theological Sem-
inary, September 1971 for training with the express
purpose of returning to India and assist with the
Brethren Mission work.

The Loree, Indiana Brethren Church is providing a
Scholarship Fund for the further education of Vijay.

In addition to the PA System used in
street meetings, Kumar noiv is using
an amplifier on a Rickshaw for addi-
tional audio purposes.

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The Brethren Evangelis,

NIGERIA

KULP BIBLE SCHOOL

MlP BIBLE SCHOOL

■■■.■:■:■■■■.■■..■■..■

A'/i^2/ and Dick Winfield at
Kulp Bible School

BIBLE SCHOOLS have become important around
the world in training both lay and full-time workers
for the younger churches. Kulp Bible School continues
to graduate young men who are prepared to give lead-
ership in the communities and the church, and they will
have a real opportunity to witness to their neighbors.

- / ..•

House of mud

Graduating Class at Kulp Bible School

Students come to the school with their families, an
their wives are required to attend the women's schoo
The families have plots of ground to raise their food
and are also further trained in farming methods. Tb
couples then are prepared to give leadership in th
communities and the church and can identify with thei
neighbor farmers when they return to their commui
ities or go to unreached areas.

Dick and Kitty Winfield have served at Kulp Bib];
School since early 1969. They are presently both teacl
ing there, in their second tour of service in Niger!
Dick was relieved of his position as principal when
Nigerian qualified for the position. Presently they ail
teaching classes in English, Practice Preaching arl
Audio-Visual aids.

TRANSLATORS

TERRY AND CHERYL GRIEVE, Short-Term Assi
^ tants have been assigned by Wycliffe Bible Tran
lators, Inc. for further study at Ahmadu Bello Unive
sity prior to their jungle training. They live in a tw
story mud house in the old section of Kano, a Hau;
community. This will be ideal for further Haui
language understanding.

Their studies are in Islam and Arabic to prepare the
for work among the Kanuri who number 2% millic
in Northeastern Nigeria and are without a Bible
their own language.

Wycliffe Translators began work in Nigeria in 196
and 17 language groups have been entered. There a
more than 200 languages spoken in Nigeria and a hi|
proportion of her people are bilingual, speaking one
the major languages in addition to their tribal languaS

February 26, 1972

Page Nineteen

LITERACY AND LITERATURE

LARRY BOLINGER at Mbororo continues in his
translation work through planning workshops and
classes, the production of materials and his teaching.
He works with Nigerians of all ages and herewith is
shown teaching writing to eager, young children. It is
sncouraging to the program to have nationals assist
in so many different realms of the work, and a public
school teacher assists in the preparation of literacy
primers. The new production-typing class was started
vvith former students doing the teaching, and the work
progressed with one typewriter for each class of four
students. Classes are held that deal with literacy theory
ind methods with the duration of the class being two
months.

The Gospel of Mark is being printed for the people
jo benefit from inspirational Gospel reading in addition
to just hearing the Word. Firm instructive Scriptures
in their own language can help them face an erupting
world secure in their own identity.

MEDICAL WORK

MEDICAL MISSIONS is one avenue of becoming
"all things to all men" in order that some may be
saved. It is a way of going the "second mile" and giving
"a cup of cold water in Jesus' name." It is also a method
of demonstrating faith by works — doctrine by deeds.

Dr. Roy Pfaltzgraff heads the Adamawa Provincial
Leprosarium, where many new ideas in leprosy control
were pioneered, and where today 380 in-patients are
looked after. Out-patients are treated at Garkida Gen-
eral Hospital in accordance with modern thinking on
leprosy control, with absence of any real social stigma
against the disease. Northern Nigeria has the largest
leprosy control scheme in the world, and over %
million people have been treated since its inception.

Medical students from Ahmudu Bello University,
Zaria, attend a seminar on leprosy in Situ. In the back-
ground, left, Dr. Roy Pfaltzgraff, and center Dr. Darryl
Parker, who had a six-month tour of duty for Church
of the Brethren at Lassa Hospital. On-site training is
proving to be of great value to Nigerian students and
should help to lessen the almost total dependence of
leprosy control in Nigeria on expatriate doctors.

Larry Bolinger ivith children

Medical Students at Leprosy Seminar

» %

NATIONAL WORKERS

[)ASTOR NGAMARIJU K. MAMZA has a triple roll
as a Nursing Superintendent at Lassa Hospital,
astor of the Lassa Church and Secretary to the Lardin
iabas Church. His executive position with the church
comparable to office in our General Conference.
Nationals continue to shoulder more responsibility and
ill plaoes of leadership. There is presently a new em-
)hasis in training church workers through extension
>ourses.

Pastor Ngamarijit K. Mamza

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The Brethren Evangelist

World Religious News

SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
SHAKES CANADIAN CITY

Saskatoon, Sask. (EP) — A week
of evangelistic meetings begun here
by Evangelists Ralph and Lou
Sutera have stretched into two
months as spiritual revival sweeps
the Canadian City and environs.

The theme verse of the campaign
begun at Ebenezer Baptist Church
was II Chronicles 7:14 — the same
passage that sparked the 1950
Wheaton College revival. "The
whole congregation got right with
God and with one another, as they
humbled themselves and prayed,"
says Mrs. E. Rowney, a member of
the church.

Honesty before God and man was
the recurring by-product of the
awakening. Two brothers who had
not spoken for many years con-
fessed their faults and were res-
tored to fellowship. They sang a
duet in the church. One family drove
30 miles out of town to ask for-
giveness of those against whom they
had held a grudge for many years.

After the first two weeks crowds
forced the meeting in the larger
quarters of St. Timothy's Anglican
Church, two nights later to Univer-
sity Drive Alliance Church seating
1,000, and finally into the Third
Avenue United Church. Hundreds of
people stood in line to get in. Many
times no sermon interrupted the
flow of testimonals.

Contagious joy, but no excessive
emotionalism characterized the ser-
vices. People spontaneously testified
before the packed sanctuaries and
lingered for "after glow" meetings
following the main session.

Nearly half of those testifying
were young people. A significant
number told of deliverance from
drugs, alcohol and other binding
habits. One young woman, diagnosed
as a schizophrenic, had received 30
shock treatments and was taking
20 pills a day. The doctor said there
was no hope, but she testified of
healing following her conversion to
Jesus Christ.

eview

In addition to the restoration of
friendships came restitutions for
petty thefts. Businessmen all over
the city were continually surprised
by people returning stolen goods or
paying for them.

Bible schools in Saskatchewan,
Alberta and even in far-off Toronto
experienced a touch of the awak-
ening

Signs of the revival have appeared
in Regina, 150 miles south. George
W. Elliott, director of Western Tract
Mission in Saskatoon, has traveled
many miles with gospel teams re-
cruited from local churches to
spread the news. A taxi-cab driver
was astounded when a woman asked
him to drive her to a church meet-
ing after midnight. Some services
continue until 4 a.m. as the fresh
dew of heaven continues to fall.

REVOLUTION SEEN AS

NO GUARANTEE OF
GOOD SOCIETY*

Palos Heights, 111. (EP) — The
"theology of evolution" espoused by
numerous neo-Protestant secular
theologians "turns Christianity into
a religion of coercive force more
akin to Allah of the Mohammedans
than to Yahweh of the Bible," Carl
F. H. Henry said here.

The evangelical theologian and
author made the remarks in conclud-
ing the Staley Distinguished Chris-
tian Scholar lecture program at
Trinity Christian College.

Dr. Henry, editor-at-large of Chris-
tianity Today and professor-at-large
of Eastern Baptist Theological Sem-
inary in Philadelphia, declared: "If
God speaks in revolution, as is now
often asserted, then the more ex-
plosive the 'bang' the more vocal the
Divine. But no objective criterion
then remains for distinguishing
good from bad revolutions; revolu-
tionary violence becomes the neces-
sary midwife of all spectacular
social advance."

The theologian conceded that the
revolutionary theologians stress

structual violence, or disruptive
techniques for overthrowing exist-
ing agencies, rather than military
or physical violence. But he noted
that the revolutionary view requires
the use of force at least "as a last
resort or in extreme circumstances,"
so that the distinction between
physical and structural violence is
more verbal than factual.

"Revolution without physical vio-
lence is an illusion," he said. "The
radical theologians ought to learn
from history how bloody a business
revolution is."

Scripture, he said, points to civil
government, not to coercive revolu-;
tion, as the responsible tool for pro-
moting justice. A civil government
forfeits a right to obedience "when
it commands citizens to do what God
forbid 5, or disallows then to do what
he commands."

JESUS PEOPLE ANSWER
SUPERSTAR' WITH
•I WILL COME AGAIN'

Philadelphia (EP) — A new rockj
opera titled, "I Will Come Again,'
has made its debut as an answer tc
"Jesus Christ Superstar."

Cindy Tutalo, one of its writers
told some 350 people here at a Jesus
People rally the opera begins wit!
the march to Calvary, moves on tc
the crucifixion and ends with th<
ascension and Jesus' promise tc
come again.

Playing an organ by ear and sing
ing, Miss Tutalo's throaty voice proj
vided tunes that were applaudec
twice with standing ovations.

The resurrection Jesus spend;
time with his friends and thei
ascends with a promise to return a;
a king in the new rock opera.

FOURTH REFERENCE BOOK
EDITED BY ELEANOR DOAN

Glendale, Calif. (EP) "You

Treasury of Inspiration," an albun
of favorite selections for daily ir
spiration and enjoyment, is tin
fourth such reference book edite
here by Eleanor Doan.

Miss Doan, coordinator of infoi
mational cervices for Gospel Ligh
Publications in Glendale, devote;
two years to the Zondervan booi
which publishers expect to reac
half a million copies in sales.

«i

February 26, 1972

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RELIGIOUS BROADCASTERS
URGED TO TRY
DAYTIME RADIO

St. Petersburg, Fla. (EP)— Neith-
er God nor the radio are dead, a
3BS vice-president said here in ad-
vising religious broadcasters to in-
vestigate the use of radio testimon-
ials in their programming.

"There are a lot of professionals
waiting to be enlisted in the com-
nunication work of the church,"
ieclared Maurie Webster, CBS-Radio
services division.

According to Mr. Webster, more
Deople listen to the radio up to 6
).m. each day than watch television.
Hie foresaw positive results from
jrograms and spot announcements
>n religion aimed at day-time radio
ludiences.

The CBS executive was one of
nany speakers taking part in the
second annual meeting of the North
American Broadcast Section of the
World Association for Christian
Communication, an interreligious
igency. Attending were 167 dele-
gates from the U.S., Canada, Puerto
lico, South America and Europe.

5L1ND MUSICIAN THANKS
JOD FOR BLESSINGS

Dallas (EP) — An accomplished
jnusician, blind from birth, says God
jilowed him to be blind "because He
[Lad some special things in store
or me."

Ken Medema, soloist for Word
teoords, doesn't believe God gave
dm talent just to compensate for
is blindness. "Because of my blind-
ess, people contact me first, allow-
ng me to have experiences which
night not otherwise be possible," he
laid.

J Reared in a small Michigan town,
n edema's family attended a Dutch
jleformed Church. He was already
jeing recognized for his musical
•jbility when he entered Michigan
ttate to study music therapy.
a After much resistance to it,
Tedema accepted the Gospel and re-
jeived Jesus Christ as his Savior,
pis led to the composition of
(Christian rock which he discovered
|/ould catch the ear of unbelievers
Ind finally to a position as director
llf music and art therapy at Essex

bounty Hospital in New Jersey.
"Since I became a Christian, life

as become a joyful experience," he

ays. "It's great just being alive."

JEWISH THANK-YOU'
TO METHODISTS:
CHRISTMAS CAROLS BY
40-PIECE BAND

Baldwin, N.Y. (EP) — How can
a Conservative Jewish synagogue
say "thank you" to a Methodist
church for an "ecumenical favor?"

Play Christmas carols on the
church's lawn, that's how. At least,
that's what the 40-piece Shaarei
Shalom Band, sponsored by the
South Baldwin Jewish Center,
planned here.

The gesture is a response to an
initial ecumenical favor performed
for the synagogue by the Metho-
dists in 1957, when the newly formed
Jewish congregation was meeting in
a storefront building awaiting con-
struction of its permanent home.
Baldwin First Church, United Meth-
odist, invited the Jewish congrega-
tion to use the facilities of the
Methodist church for its high holy
days and other activities.

The only Jewish marching band
in the United States decided that it
would return the favor this Decem-
ber. Its founder and director, Mandel
Fogel, announced that the band
would give two concerts on the
Methodist lawn next to the "living
creche," a nativity scene involving
members of the Methodist Youth
Fellowship. On both occasions,
December 12 and 21, the band
planned a half-hour program.

Names in the News

The Rev. Edward V. Hill, popular
evangelical minister in the Los
Angeles area, has been appointed by
Mayor Sam Yorty to the Los
Angeles City Planning Commission.

Dorothy C. Haskin, hospitalized in
her Hollywood home one week for
a second mastectomy in six months,
is able to operate her global "Friend-
ship Ministry" from her bed as
volunteers assist in dispatching aid
to needy people overseas.

Dr. Clyde S. Kilby, professor of
English at Wheaton College, 111.,
was honored at a festschrift pres-
entation of "The Imagination and
the Spirit," in London, England.

Dr. Floyd Massey, Jr., has become
the first black elected president of
the American Baptist Churches of
the Pacific Southwest.

Dr. Hugh A. White was the first
Free Methodist named "Layman of
the Year" by the Board of Bishops
of the Free Methodist Church.

RUNG COMPLETES LECTURE
TOUR, JUBILANT' OVER
WIDE SUPPORT

New York (EP) - - The controver-
sial Swiss theologian, Father Hans
Kung wound up his extensive world
tour here by gently reaffirming he
had no intention of leaving the
Catholic priesthood and suggesting
that his problems with the Vatican
over his stand on papal infallibility
may have become "a hot potato for
the Holy See."

"I believe they really don't know
what to do with me if they find my
theological positions unacceptable,"
he said.

He added that he was "jubilant"
over the wide support he received
from the world theological commun-
ity, pin-pointing the "fantastic job
of research" done by Dr. Brian
Tierney of Cornell University on the
history of papal infallibility and
published in the Journal of Ecumen-
ical Studies, Philadelphia.

Father Kung, who holds a chair of
theology at Tubingen University in
Germany, disclosed that another
book — this one on the priesthood — is
ready for publication and that he
had completed still another volume
on a Hegelian interpretation of the
Incarnation, which has yet to be
translated from the German.

During his lectures in Australia
and the U.S., Father Kung concen-
trated on the person of Jesus Christ
—choosing to sidestep for the most
part the issue of papal authority and
the structure of the Church. He
nevertheless has continued to imply
in both his formal and informal re-
marks that "the indefectibility" of
the Church despite errors is more
important than the idea of a Pope
speaking infallibly from time to
time.

JEWS LEAVING RUSSIA
IN BIG NUMBERS

Moscow (EP) - - Jewish residents
of the U.S.S.R. are leaving the
Soviet Union in increasing numbers
for Israel, and sources indicated
Russia would not try to halt their
exodus.

The rate of departure was put at
from 600 to 700 each week,

Some 12,000 Jews will have left
the Soviet Union in 1971 if the pres-
ent rate continues — a 12 fold in-
crease over the previous year.

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"EACH ONE

WIN ONE"

TF YOU WERE TO STUDY the evolving history of the
■*- Jewish people in the Scriptures, as an individual,
you would almost come to the conclusion that for a
Jew, God was almost unapproachable. God spoke of
His power collectively to the race of Jews and not par-
ticularly to the individual. However, there were some
exceptions. God was a God to the Jewish people as a
group or as a whole. The loyalty of God was to the
collective society and not to the Hebrew, himself. There-
fore, salvation for the Jew becomes a collective term.
Salvation involves the whole fellowship of those who
claim to be a descendant of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

The Jew understood then, as he does now, that he
can only be saved from a heritage. All their people shall
finally be saved by Jehovah. The Jew understands that
he must be a member of a race, tribe, and one of the
twelve sons of Jacob if he is to have salvation. No single
thought was more prominent in the minds of the Jews
then, as it is today, that their forefathers were descend-
ants of Abraham, himself. For the Jew, the Messiah
was not to come to the individual, but to the Jewish
race.

Now, when Jesus came to the Jewish society (Jesus
being a Jew Himself) He shocked them. Jesus told
them that He came into the world to save the souls of
men, not only to the Hebrew people collectively, but
also to individual Jews and Gentiles. The Messiah came
to seek and save all who were lost! It meant nothing
to Jesus if a man were a Jew, Greek, or Gentile. He
did not come to save the Sunday evening society of the
Jerusalem Church, but He came to save sinners!

So, when Jesus announced His mission was for the
individual and not to the collective society of the Jews,
it was the most shocking announcement that the Jewish
Council had ever received. This was out-and-out rebel-
lion of everything they had learned for two thousand
years. As a matter of fact, this kind of information was
unacceptable. The Jews had built such a hierarchy that
unless you were in the framework of this ancestory and
a member of the Jewish race, God was not speaking
to you. But for the Nazarene, the race of man was not
important. This is a lesson we could well learn in the
20th Century. Jesus' concern was for the individual's
soul.

^^^^»^^^:'^s^^^:"^'fM^s

by Thomas A. Schultz

Jesus gave us three great teachings concerning His
approach to religion as a whole. In this day, it is also
important that we study them. First, we learn that
religion for Jesus was. not mass produced. Today, we
believe conferences, programs, societies, theology, anc
theological cultures are a must. If we are not a produd
of this kind of an organization, or if we are not stamped
with this type of religion, then we cannot expect tc
have salvation. So, we are just like the Jews in manj
ways.

Today, we feel that society must be collectively in
volved in large organizational movements which some
day shall bring us salvation. To be religious, the Jew;
had to belong. That was all. If he belonged and had the
right blood, or, if he were in the right community
then he was a part of the great on-going program whicl
God had designed. On the other hand, if he was not <
part of this community, there was no hope for salvation
For, no one, outside of the blood connection, could re
ceive the blessings that God had promised to Childrei
of Israel many, many years before. The Jews believec
that God had produced a mass production theology to:
a special breed of people. The door was closed for every
one else. But when Jesus began to teach, He opened th>
door to all men. Jesus taught that religion is a per
sonal experience.

Jesus' second lesson was directed toward the indivic
ual. Among the Jews, the emphasis was not on win
you were, but to what you belonged. If you will rea
the third chapter of Luke, you will understand wha
Jesus is saying. "In the fifteenth year of the reign o

ss.

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ebruary 26, 1972

Iberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of
udaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his
rother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of
rachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene,
.nnas and Caiaphas being of the high priests, the word
f God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the
ilderness" (Luke 3:1-2).

Can you imagine what that statement meant to the
ews? That the Word of God, concerning the coming of
ae Messiah, should come to a son of a nobody such as
ohn in the wilderness; that he was to convey the mes-
age of salvation and thus be the forerunner of the
on of God! God was speaking in the wilderness to a
lan with no status nor lineage. God was speaking to a
mple, humble man. One single soul was the object of
[is concern. That is the religion of Jesus Christ!

When Paul was in Rome, he wrote, "For there is no
ifference between the Jew and the Greek: for the
ame Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him"
Romans 10:12). Although there are a few examples of
esus' compassion and ministry to a group of people
like the feeding of the five thousand), Bible scholars
ill us that ninety percent of Jesus' ministry and con-
ersation recorded in the Bible is directed to individuals.
: was a private relationship between the sinner and
lod which Jesus emphasized.

It is always interesting to think about the woman at
le well. It tells of a private experience between the
.nful woman and the Son of God. This private en-
^unter resulted in a conversion. Three years later, this
roman became the first person to see the resurrected
ody of Jesus Christ. We are impressed at seeing the
stronauts, but what if we could see the nail prints in
le hands of Jesus? What if we could see the resur-
?cted body of Christ who was dead and is risen again?
hen, we would really have something to talk about,
et, that is exactly the religion of Jesus Christ. It
stablishes a personal relationship between a great God
ho made the heavens and the earth and a sinner.

. Paul was on the road to Damascus to persecute the
ihristians. Suddenly, he was stricken by a great light,
here, on that road, he found Jesus Christ Paul be-
nme a great witness and martyr for Christ. When Paul
poke about this encounter with God he said, "Christ
>peared to me!" It was this personal experience of
aul, a Jew and a member of the Sanhedrin, that
nused his conversion.

! Today, we are suffering from too much 'together-
ess. " We believe that we are Christians if we are
and-stamped "Lutherans," "Methodists," Presbyter-
Ins," "Brethren," etc. Then, we become a Christian by
te law of osmosis and finally inherit salvation. Often-
mes, we are just as guilty as our Jewish brothers in
:,iinking that God speaks to groups of people instead of
jhat Jesus taught. He speaks to us as individuals!
Lastly, Jesus taught that God has a very intense
isire to have an intimate and personal relationship
ith all who are willing to come and talk with Him.
psus taught that man may have the "Walking in the
iarden," experience. We sing it so beautifully, but so
rten we don't believe it! Recently, a physician did not
ant an elderly patient to go home from the hospital.
le was very weak, and the doctor was afraid that
ie might fall. He didn't want her home alone. The
oman said, "You know doctor, I am never alone. My

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God is always there with me." That woman has had
many hardships in life, but she has had a personal re-
lationship with Christ. She feels that God has an
extreme concern for her life. AH of us should feel that
way!

Several months ago a pastor was called to conduct a
funeral for a man who had expired in an institution.
When he arrived, he was told that no one had come for
the funeral service. There were no flowers. The funeral
director asked, "What shall we do?" He replied, "We
shall have a Christian burial." The pastor understood
this man has been a Christian for many years. He
preached on the subject, "Known only by God, Himself."
When the body was placed in the grave, he offered this
prayer, "Oh, God, when we leave our earth-bound home,
without a soul to bid us farewell, what a great joy it
is to know that legions of angels are heralding our
advent into your kingdom. Amen."

Pastors and Christians alike wish for the capacity to
tell men and women how much God loves them. I tried
to tell this to a twenty-one year old dope addict. He has
committed practically every sin in the book in order to
keep up with his addiction. How priceless he is; he has
a fine mind and a wonderful opportunity to make some-
thing out of his life, but, oh, he is so sick. Now, he
feels dirty. He said he felt cheap coming to church
and asking God to help Mm when he has not turned
to Him before. What a great privilege it is for a Chris-
tian to tell a young person like that, "Look, God sees
you as a holy, precious child in His sight. He died on
the cross in order that you might be redeemed." How
wonderful it is to know that God has all of us in mind
when He made salvation. He knows the very number
of hairs on our heads. When God made the world, He
was thinking of us!

In the spring, how wonderful it is to look at the
flowers and the trees. When you see these things, stop
for a moment and think, "God made all of these beauti-
ful things for me." God loves us. When God made the
cross, He had us in mind; not the whole society nor
the Brethren Church, but He had each person in mind.
When man experiences this personal relationship with
Christ, He becomes a new creature and can start life
all over again.

When God breathed the Holy Spirit on His followers,
He was also thinking of you. He was pouring out power,
forgiveness, and love; it is available any hour of the
day. Once we experience this personal relationship, we
should tell others what Christ has done for us. This
will change the world!

I estimate that there are about ten thousand Marines
in my Chapel Parish who have never heard about the
love of Christ. I am telling them how Christ can change
their lives. "But the harvest is great and the workers
are few." I want to impress upon you the wonderful
richness that God has given to us as Christians, and
then the necessity of sharing this richness with others.
Jesus made a point of this when He said, "If a man has
one hundred sheep and if one of them be gone astray,
would he not leave the ninety and nine which have not
strayed from His fold." It is that one single sheep, one
single soul, to whom you may bring the wonderful rich-
ness of God! This kind of emphasis is needed in the
church. And remember, God did not come to the masses,
but He came to bring the Gospel to sinners.

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LAFF-A-UTTLE

Yitzhak Rabin, the Israeli Ambassador
to the U.N., was heard lamenting, "Moses
traveled 40 years in the desert and picked
the only country in the Middle East with-
out any oil."

from BITS and PIECES

G. K. Chesterton and several other
literary figures were asked one evening
what book they would prefer to have with
them if stranded on a deserted island.

"The complete works of Shakespeare,"
said one without hesitation.

"I'd choose the Bible," said another.

"How about you?" they asked
Chesterton.

"I would choose Thomas's Guide to
Practical Shipbuilding-," replied Chester-
ton.

Little Mary had been naughty and was
sent to bed right after dinner. The next
morning at the breakfast table she smiled
and said that she had thought and
prayed.

"Fine," said her mother. "Perhaps that
will make you a good girl."

"Oh, I didn't ask God to help me to be
good," said the child, "I just asked him to
help you to put up with me."

An elevator operator, tired of constantly
being asked what time it was, installed
a clock in his elevator. Now the pas-
sengers ask, "Is that clock right?"

Two caterpillars were crawling across
the grass when a butterfly flew over
them. They looked up, and one nudged
the other and said: "You couldn't get me
up in one of those things for a million
dollars!"

MY TIE OR ME

by Weir E. Trirch

I wonder why folks pick me out,
My "pretty" ties to shout about.

A bright red tie with a suit of blue
Produoes just the proper hue.

I like a tie of orange and blue,

For no one knows what that will do

For some poor cuss who 'long life's way
Has had a dark and gloomy day.

But when I step out thus and so,
Some think I'm putting on a show.

And when I review of my looks,
I'm not a picture for the books,

My wife will say, "You're not going out
With that bright tie on and roam about."

But when I wear a tie that's loud
As long I linger with the crowd,

Why nothing will drive the gloom away
Like a loud necktie on a rainy day.

It serves my end, I note with glee,
For folks see IT instead of me.

February 26, 1972

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KOINONIA

THE KEY TO SPIRITUAL CONVERSATION

by John Brownsberger

■©--

Introduction:

! A scene from the movie "The Slender Thread" vividly
eveals how the social superficiality of the church
irevents opportunity for and obscures deep spiritual
onversation concerning the realities of life and God.
"A woman, her husband, and her son attended
church after many years of not having done so.
The week before, the woman's husband had
discovered inadvertently that the boy who he
had always thought was his son was actually
that of another man by his wife. She had with-
held this from him for over twelve years. He
rejected her and she went into a profound mood
of despair. For some reason, however, they all
went to church the next Sunday. The service
was over. Everyone left the sanctuary except
the man and his wife. The man asked: 'Why
did we come here?' The woman replied: T don't
know.' At that moment a member of the church
reentered and said: 'You'd better come on and
hurry. We're having cake and coffee. Won't
you join us for some fellowship?'

"Thus ended a conversation that did not know
where to begin at the outset. The main issues
of sin and salvation, life and death, despair and
hope were obscured by the superficial chatter
of a coffee and cake routine. The desperation
of human beings speaking out of the depth to
be heard in the depth — deep calling unto deep
— was 'sickled o'er' by the coffee and cake
socialization."!
How different the previous account is from a recent
jxperience I had in our church fellowship, the closest
xperienoe I have ever had to Peter's experience in
iicts when asked, "Brethren, what shall we do?" Having
!poken on the love of God in my sermon, a woman
uring our period of sharing and discussion following
he sermon2 raised a very personal question. She said,
I know that the Bible says God loves us, but my prob-

lem is I can't ever 'feel' loved by Him. How can I feel
His love?" The honesty and personal nature of the
question, expressed in such a large group, almost
caused me to lose the purpose of the discussion and
sharing period. My immediate impulse was to give a
"quick, pat answer," in reply. Collecting my composure,
I asked the congregation if anyone would like to share
their own pilgrimage and struggle in "How one comes
to feel God's love." The congregation responded
accordingly.

During the following week I visited the home of the
woman to follow up the experience. I asked her what
good she thought the experience of sharing in the wor-
ship service did for her. Her reply was, "So many peo-
ple expressed concern, support and understanding
toward my situation that I no longer feel alone with my
problem. I have received some visits, phone calls, and
letters of encouragement all week. They really help! I
haven't completely solved my problem, but at least I
know I have a church who cares for me. I also know
that God must love me because His people have shown
it to me."
Spiritual conversation — a taboo:

Speaking publicly about personal and religious
matters has certain elements of taboo surrounding it
in today's society and in the church. Gordon Jaech of
Wheaton College contends that our society is reacting
against this taboo with its increasing emphasis on
psychological and physical (nakedness) unmasking.
"While various forms of nudity have been
common in other cultures and eras, one of its
unique characteristics in contemporary society
represents a kind of search for identity. It may
well be revolt against the increasing anonymity
of American society."3

No doubt the scientific objective approach to life and
our modern technological advances, which de-emphasize
human concerns for one another, mercy, love, faith and
compassion and emphasize the pursuit of better things,
faster methods and better machines, both lean to this
taboo in society.

In the church, many of the most faithful church
attendants have great trouble expressing public prayers,
their faith, and in putting into words their deepest per-
sonal and religious feelings. On the whole these matters
are "too personal" and "too private" to discuss.

Most social occasions and even marital conversations
in or outside the church remain very superficial. The
boredom and marital unhappiness of our age are symp-
toms of such superficialities.

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The meaning- of Koinonia:

We would do well to approach afresh the meaning
of Koinonia as found in the Biblical record of the early
church in order to rediscover spiritual conversation
within the church. Koinonia is translated most often
in the Bible by the word "fellowship" (KJ).4 Fellow-
ship is too weak a translation of the word, especially as
it denotes to our society "the superficial chatter of a
coffee and cake routine." The root Koin means "com-
mon" and the noun Koinonia designates a having in
common or sharing.5 "The primary idea expressed by
koinonos and its cognates is not that of association with
another person or persons (social), but that of partici-
pation in something in which others also participate."6
For this reason Koinonia is also translated "commun-
ion," (KJ)7 "communication" (KJ) of one's faith,8 and
"to share what you have" (RSV).9 In relationship to the
giving of money, Koinonia is translated "contribution"
(KJ)10 and "distribution."11 The gathering of money
was not the main issue. What counts is the sharing or
participation of believers together in the collection.

As can be seen from this brief word study of
koinonia, it refers to any type of personal sharing or
participation of at least one Christian with another
through the Holy Spirit. The direction of this paper will
be to concentrate primarily on the relationship of the .
word to spiritual conversations among believers.

Spiritual conversation pictured in the New Testament:

"When you meet for worship, one man has a
hymn, another a teaching, another a relevation
from God, another a message with strange
sounds, and still another the explanation of
what it means. Everything must be of help to
the church. If someone is going to speak with
strange sounds, two or three at the most should
speak, one after the other, and someone else
must explain what is being said. If no person
is there who can explain, then no one should
speak out in the meeting, but only to himself
and to God. Two or three who are given God's
message should speak, while the others judge
what they say. But if someone sitting in the
meeting receives a message from God, the one
who is speaking should stop. All of you may
speak God's message, one by one, so that all
will learn and be encouraged" (Cor. 14:26-31 —
Good News For Modern Man).

"They spent their time in learning from the
apostles, taking part in the fellowship, and
sharing in the fellowship meals and the prayers.
Many miracles and wonders were done through
the apostles, which caused everyone to be filled
with awe. All the believers continued together
in close fellowship and shared their belongings
with one another. They would sell their prop-
erty and possessions and distribute the money
among all, according to what each one needed.
Every day they continued to meet as a group
in the Temple, and they had their meals
together in their homes, eating the food with
glad and humble hearts" (Acts 2:42-46— GN).

"Let us be concerned with one another, to
help one another to show love and to do good.
Let us not give up the habit of meeting togeth-
er, as some are doing. Instead, let us encourage

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one another, all the more since you see that the
Day of the Lord is coming near" (Heb. 10:24-25
— GN).

"... Confess your sins to one another, and
pray for one another so that you will be healed"
(James 5:16— -GN).

"Christ's message, in all its richness, must
live in your hearts. Teach and instruct each
other with all wisdom. Sing psalms, hymns,
sacred songs; sing to God, with thanksgiving in
your hearts" (Col. 3:16— GN).
Elton Trueblood in commenting on the phrase "eac
other" of Colossians 3:16 wrote:

"We get a picture of modest Christians sit-
ting in a circle in some simple room, sharing
with one another their hopes, their failures,
and their prayers. There were no observers, or
auditors; all are involved. Each is in the min-
istry; each has something to say to the other."12
The early church was basically a believing, wo
shipping community, not a building or an institutioi
The church was a soul-fellowship with each oth*
through the Holy Spirit not a social fellowship.

Superficiality and impersonalization in today's church;

The church today has replaced the New Testamei
church structure based on fellowship with the "Prote
tant Hour" of three hymns and a sermon prepared b
and presented by the Protestant version of the "Roma'
Catholic Priest" and perpetuated as the Protestant ve
sion of the "Roman Catholic Mass."

In one church the Sunday evening preaching-worshi
service came to a "death" of its own. The pastor, i
order to keep the Protestant version of the "Roms l
Catholic Sacrifice of the Mass," continued to hold
preaching service in the traditional three hymns ar
sermon style even if only his wife and one other perse
were present for the service.

What has the "Protestant Mass" produced in oi e
churches? Cannot many of our churches be described « '
places where men and women know little of each other
backgrounds, homes and work; each other's hope
hazards, fears, ultimate concerns, and each other's wea
nesses and needs. The attitude of many membe
toward each other has become one of indifference. Tl
congregation becomes another lonely crowd where roL
are played superficially: there is, of course, the greet*
at the door and in a few pews but they have the san
Madison Avenue smile and handshake for everyone.

Brief historical development:

Wayne Oates writes that "historically, at
least three things have happened to spiritual
conversation. First, the oiiginal proclamation
of the Christian message was a two-way con-
versation in which Christians bore witness to
what God had done in raising Christ from the
dead. In return, those to whom they witnessed
were free to converse with them, to inquire of
them, and to discuss the meaning of the Scrip-
tures in the light of these things. But, when the
oratorical schools of the Western world laid
hold of the Christian message, they made
Christian preaching something vastly different.
Oratory tended to take the place of conversa-
tion. The greatness of the orator took the place
of the astounding event of Jesus Christ. And

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the dialogue between speaker and listener faded
into a monologue. Only in pentecostal churches,
street preaching, and mental hospitals are
Christian preachers interrupted with responses
and questions from the audience. One wonders
what would happen if in a Sunday morning ser-
mon some one would arise and say: 'Brethren,
what shall we do?'

"In the second place, the Great Awakening
followed the path of the opening of the Western
frontiers of America. To some extent it is still
following it. Evangelism was institutionalized
in the revival and took on a distinctly profes-
sional character. Personal evangelism became
a one-way conversation in which the evangelist
did all the talking. This kind of evangelism
consists too often in the proposal of general
propositions with little awareness of the mean-
ing of these to the person whose assent is
sought. But the essential problem is that spirit-
ual conversation has collapsed because the
relationship is essentially a monologue. Evan-
gelism soon became the emulation of salesman-
ship just as preaching was transmuted into
oratory. In both instances, spiritual conversa-
tion deteriorated for monologue's sake."13

Many evangelical seminaries therefore attempt to
x>duce orators and salesmen in much the same way
; the business world produces its "organizational man"

perpetuate the system. With the demands of the
irriculum and the economic pressures under which
udents and faculty work little room or opportunity is
ven for exploration of the personal or spiritual life

both students and faculty. Even the conversations
hich do take place are quite often intellectual and
eological rather than personal and emotional. Thus
lless students receive some individual counseling, their
>rsonal, spiritual and emotional needs fall upon the
irren ground of total inattention. One cannot expect
ir churches to experience the spiritual conversation of
tinonia if pastors are not trained in or have not ex-
■rienoed the Koinonia of spiritual conversation.

^vitalizing Spiritual conversation in the church:

How then can spiritual conversation be revitalized
the church? Since Koinonia is a gift of the Holy

)irit (II Cor. 13:14), is the church powerless to create
nurture this fellowship?

Daniel J. Fleming gives us a good answer when he

note:

"The fashioning and preservation of this
Koinonia ... is the peculiar work of the Holy
Spirit. But . . . we can help or hinder that
consummation by the degree to which we
consciously endeavor to enter into community
with fellow human beings."14

Seming's remarks apply to the church as well as to

ijdividual believers.

(Howard Snyder suggests that "the fellowship of the

lbly Spirit" is very dependent upon church structures.

h suggests the following principles as necessary in

cider to experience the sharing of spiritual conver-
sion.'5
(1) Believers must gather together in ways "that

irmit and encourage communication" among them-

slves and in prayer with God.

(2) "There must be a sense of the unexpected and
unprogrammed when believers come together." There-
fore, there must be the elements of freedom and open-
ness. "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom"
(II Cor. 3:17— RSV).

(3) There must be a learning situation, especially in
the areas of (a) Bible, Christian doctrine and church
history and (b) life — personal and social — today.

As a member of the Brethren Church, my immediate
reaction is to consider these principles of Koinonia and
spiritual conversation as most basic to the very meaning
of being Brethren. For the Brethren Church cannot
exist "spiritually" without Koinonia; it can only exist
institutionally. If the principles of spiritual conversa-
tion were to be applied to our Brethren baptism and
communion services, they would both be revitalized.
How must spiritual conversation actually takes place
between the person presented for baptism or member-
ship and the church? Is it not in many cases a simple
"yes" to a series o£ questions with very little attempt
to help the new member verbalize where he is in his
Christian experience and beliefs? How much spiritual
conversation actually takes place in Brethren com-
munion services? Even during the symbolic "Love
Feast," do not we sit in silence, self-consciously staring
at one another, listening to the "crunching of pickles?"
Why no directed and pointed spiritual conversation?
Great opportunities for creative group procedures are
open to the Brethren during their communion services.
We must learn to utilize them.15a

Applying the above stated principles to the traditional
worship service, including those in Brethren Churches,
we find it reflecting more the concepts of oratory and
salesmanship than spiritual conversation. They are quite
different from, the house meetings of the early church
with emphasis upon Koinonia of spiritual conversion
(I Cor. 14:26-31). In a typical preaching service, people
sit isolated, staring straight ahead — unless they whisper
— but this is considered rude and disruptive of the spirit
of worship — and they usually follow an "order of wor-
ship." The service is basically a one-way, leader-to-group
kind of communication. The excitement of the unpre-
dictable, offered through periods of informality and
conversation, need to be mixed with the proper use of
form and liturgy. Worship patterns can be changed,
shorter and more prayers could be offered by the people
as well as by the pastor, use of silent prayer, use of
corporate prayer, prayer requests could be received
from the people, lay people could help plan and lead
the worship, and, in some cases, preach from their ex-
periences and new insights gained, a period of discussion
and sharing can follow the sermon, and even some
direction could be given for meaningful conversation
between the people.

Perhaps changes cannot come immediately to the
traditional worship service, especially on Sunday morn-
ing. However, one change which must come as a vital
part of our church structures is the use of small
groups.16 As mentioned earlier, the early Christians
met together in small groups in homes. "Is this merely
a coincidence? Or does the very idea of the Koinonia
of the Holy Spirit not suggest the need for some kind
of small-group fellowships as basic structure with the
church?"^7 Informal small groups of 8-12 people easily
meet the principles mentioned for Koinonia. These

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small groups can be used for educational purposes,
boards and committees, Bible study and prayer groups,
action and caring groups for service in the world, per-
sonal growth groups and for therapeutic purposes.
Remember, the early Christians experienced the spirit-
ual conversation of Koinonia so deeply, they were able
to "confess their sins to one another" (James 5:16). "A
most significant by-product of the relationship of
Koinonia certainly is the healing of human personality
in the entirety of its components."18
Conclusion:

Keith Miller underlined the need for the spiritual
conversation of Koinonia in the church today when he
wrote:

"Our churches are filled with people who out-
wardly look contented and at peace but inward-
ly are crying out for someone to love them . . .

just as they are — confused, frustrated, often
frightened, guilty, and often unable to commun-
icate even within their own families. But the
other people in the church look so happy and
contented that one seldom has the courage to
admit his own deep needs before such a self-
sufficient group as the average church meeting
appears to be."19

The spiritual conversation of Koinonia can be th:
means for the intensification and realization of fait
and as an answer to Miller's attack upon the churcl
If used properly, spiritual conversation will "addres
itself in biblical and in modern, psychological terms 1
the problems of being a human being in a technologic;
society."20

* Koinonia is pronounced as COY-NO-NEE-UH

Magazine, Nov.

1:5; 2:1; 3:10;

FOOTNOTES

1 Stagg, Hinson and Oates, Glossolalia, p. 81.

2 Very few sermons are given in our church without an opportunity
to have it tested, shared or discussed. This is one way we are attempting
to make available spiritual conversation, (See I Cor. 14:26-33, note espec-
ially verses 29-30, Good News For Modern Man translation.)

3 Jaeck, Gordon, "The New Nudity," Christian Life
1968, p. 47. (Taken from Krutza, Facing The Issue 1, p. 81.)

4 Acts 2:42; I Cor. 1:9; II Cor. 9:4; Gal. 2:9; Phil.
I John 1:3, 6, 7 — King James Version.

5 Kittel, TDNT, III, pp. 789-809, and The Interpreter's Dictionary of
The Bible, Vol. 4, pp. 665-667.

6 Clowney, "Toward a Biblical Doctrine of the Church," Westminster
Theological Journal, p. 72.

7 I Cor. 10:16-21; II Cor. 13:14— King James Version.

8 Philemon 6 — King James Version

9 Heb. 13:16 (Revised Standard Version), "to communicate" (King
James Version), "to help one another'' (Good News For Modern Man).

10 Rom. 15:26 — King James Version.

11 II Cor. 9:13 — King James Version.

i .' Trueblood, The Company of the Committed, p.

13 Oates, Protestant Pastoral Counseling, pp. 167-8.

14 Snyder, "The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit,
Nov. 6, 1970, p. 5.

15 Snyder, Ibid., pp. 6-7.

15a Even changing from long tables to a series of smaller tables in
groups of 12 would greatly enhance opportunities for spiritual conversation.

16 For a good book on small groups and their use, see Clyde Reid,
Groups Alive — Church Alive, especially, pp. 17-28. The author of this paper
has also written a monograph entitled, "The Use of Small Groups In The
Church" to be included in the Brethren Christian Education Manual.

17 Snyder, op. cit., p. 7.

l8Rader, "Koinonia and The Therapeutic Relationship," Pastoral
Psychology, Oct. 1970, p. 39.

19 Miller, The Taste of New Wine, p. 22.

2oBurkholder, "A People In Community: Contemporary Relevance,"
The Concept of the Believer's Church, Garrett, James, Ed., p. 178.

34.

Christianity Today,

BIBLIOGRAPHY
Bible Quotations: Good News For Modern Man, The New Testament

Today's English Version, American Bible Society, N.Y., 1966.
Clowney, E. P., "Toward a Biblical Doctrine of the Church," Westminst

Theological Journal, 31 (Nov. 1968), 22-81.
Garrett, James, The Concept of The Believers' Church, Herald Press, V

1969.
Kittel, Theological Dictionary of the New Testament, Vol. Ill, Eerdmai

Grand Rapids, 1965, pp. 789-809.
Krutza, William and DiCicco, Phillip, Facing The Issues 1, Baker Book Hou;

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1959.
Miller, Keith, The Taste of New Wine, Word Books, Waco, Texas, 1965.
Oates, Wayne, Protestant Pastoral Counseling, The Westminster Pre:

Philadelphia, 1962.
Rader, Blaine, "Koinonia and the Therapeutic Relationship," Pastoral Psycl

logy, Oct. 1970, Vol. 21, pp. 39-42.
Snyder, Howard, "The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit," Christianity Tod;

Nov. 6, 1970, pp. 4-7.
Reid, Clyde, Groups Alive — Church Alive, Harper and Row, N.Y., 1969.
Stagg, Hinson, Oates, Glossolalia, Abingdon Press, Nashville, 1967.
The Interpreter's Dictionary of the Bible, Vol. 4, Abingdon Press, N.Y., 19(

pp. 665-667.
Trueblood, Elton, The Company of the Committed, Harper and Row, N.

1961.

Rev. John Broivnsberger is pastor of tl
Winding Waters Brethren Church in Elkhm
Indiana. He is a member of the Peace ar>
Stewardship committees of the General Confe\
ence Organization of The Brethren Church.

NOBODY'S FRIEND

I'm old man Worry, and I'm nobody's friend
Though I'm called into many a home.
When trouble comes, for me they will send,
And it matters not where they roam.

For me they will lay awake many a night,
And I pay them in shattered nerves.
But they hold me and cuddle me tight —
I'm an old man whom many a one serves.

The rich and the poor invite me in,
And I go wherever they ask.
But they should know I hurt like sin,
And unfit them for any task.

I rob them of friends, as well as health,
And things that are held most dear.
And it matters not if they have wealth,
They are not happy when I am near.

But there are two smart ones where I can't abid£
They are Faith and Hope, I declare!
Wherever they go I stay outside —
No room to crowd in there.

from the Pastor's helper

First Brethren Church,
Hagerstown, Md.

ebruary 26, 1972

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The
.aymen's
Meeting

odger H. Geaslen

Program for March

Topic:

CHRIST, A "LIVING" SAVIOUR

hv PINION IS DIVIDED as to the Resurrection of
J the Lord Jesus. Some hold that it was a bodily
surrection, while others teach that it was a spiritual
;currenoe.

Let us lay aside our own thoughts and consider what
e Holy Scriptures say on this important subject.
The women who visited the sepulchre, early on the
rst day of the week with the purpose of anointing the
>rd's body with spices, found the stone rolled away
om the door of the tomb and were told: "He is not
>re: for he is risen" (Matthew 28:6). They saw the
apty tomb and believed the message that the Lord
id bodily left the tomb!

When the Lord revealed Himself to weeping Mary,
e knew He had risen bodily from the tomb and called

Him "Rabboni." She knew He was the man Christ Jesus,
not a spirit, not an apparition of some kind.

If the Lord's Resurrection were merely a spiritual
affair, there would have been no necessity for the
Roman soldiers to concoct the non-sensical falsehood
that while they slept the disciples had stolen the body.
It was the missing body which disturbed the soldiers.

When the disciples saw the Lord after His Resur-
rection, they imagined they were seeing a ghost or a
spirit. But the Lord said to them: ". . . handle me, and
see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see
me have" (Luke 24:39). A human being cannot "handle
and see" a spirit!

On another occasion when the Lord showed His dis-
ciples His hands and His side which had been pierced
on the cross, the disciples were glad when they saw
a spirit? No! but the Lord! (John 20:20).

The expression "raised," in relation to the body of
our Lord is mentioned many times in the Authorized
Version of the New Testament: e.g. it occurs at least
a dozen times in the Acts of the Apostles alone!

Various reasons are given for the Resurrection of the
Lord Jesus Christ. Consider this one: ". . . he hath
given assurance unto all men in that he hath raised him
from the dead" (Acts 17:31).

The Resurrection of the Lord Jesus is positive proof
of the Father's satisfaction with the sacrificial death
of His Son.

Here is another reason: ". . . God, that raised him
up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith
and hope might be in God" (I Peter 1:21). Faith in a
dead and buried Christ is not saving faith. Christ's
dead body in the tomb carries no hope to the believer.
It is the combination of His death for our sins, His
burial and resurrection that spells joyous salvation for
the believer.

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SISTERHOOD

Devotional Program for Marc

Call to Worship

Song Service

Circle of Prayer

Bible Studies:

Junior: FIRST THINGS FIRST—

First, Forgive
Senior: OBSTACLES OF FAITH—

Unbelieving Friends, Scoffers

Discussion Questions:

Seniors: Discussion over chosen book

Special Music

Song:

"Spirit of Sisterhood"

S.M.M. Benediction

SENIOR BIBLE STUDY

UNBELIEVING FRIENDS. SCOFFERS

by Geneva Berkshir

Introduction:

What does almost any psychological study tell us is
essential for young people in maintaining good mental
health? Isn't it all wrapped up in the word acceptance?
Studies and personal observations tell us that if we
don't find acceptance from family, peers, etc., we will
find some manner of striking out against society in
order to gain attention or to hurt those who have re-
jected us. What should strike us as odd is that we be-
come so wrapped up in seeking to become a part of the
"in crowd" (for instance, in school — by wearing the
latest in fashions and hairdos; buying all the current
"hit" musical albums; attracting the coolest guys) that
we forget that there is Someone who will accept us
without the slightest change. Most of us are too often
guilty of being like the Apostle Peter in shoving our
relationship with Christ aside when we fear being ridi-
culed by our friends. (Have one of the girls read the
account of Peter's denial in one of the modern versions
— Matthew 26:69-75.) In fact, we get in such a habit of
keeping our knowledge of Christ hidden from our
friends that our faith becomes stifled and shrivels up
from its inactivity.

Taking a "Look in the Book"

(1) Have John 9:1-41 read from Living New Testament
or other preferred versions (possibly have several
girls share in the reading). We find in this
account of the blind man that faith doesn't necessar-
ily need to "shrivel up," but instead can withstand

scoffing, can develop through it, can be strengtjfcr!
ened in spite of it. I'm

(2) What or who is Christ's real concern here? Is B
attention focused on overwhelming the JewLfj
leaders with His miraculous healing powers? Is I
concerned with providing the blind man with arg
ments to combat their jibes? What deeper need
the blind man does Christ wish to satisfy?

(3) Comparing the accounts of the Apostle Peter ai i
of the Blind Man, in what contrasting ways d
each demonstrate his faith or lack of it? (For i
stance, Peter had witnessed the miracles of Chris
the blind man only knew that he had been healec§iu

Getting into the "yellow" pages

As a daughter of a minister, I must confess that
have always been on the defensive against anyone «
thinking that I should be different or more "holy." i
was true with the blind man who had probably b©
brought up in a religious household but still had
take that one step on his own in reaching out to belief
Christ ... so I finally realized I needed to deci s«,
whether the beliefs under which I had been reared we
what I wanted to claim for my life, or whether th
were to remain as just a part of that life which I h
been forced to accept for my father's sake.
For reflection

In what state is your faith? Is your faith stro:
enough to defend itself, or haven't you put it to< ai
tests lately to allow it to confirm itself and becoi
strengthened?

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JNIOR BIBLE STUDY

FIRST THINGS FIRST

FIRST, FORGIVE

"Mother, if Julie gets in my closet and wears one
>re blouse of mine without asking me, she is really
ing to hear about it from me," yelled Janet.
"Now Janet," said Mother, "if you will remember,
>t Thursday you wore a pin that belonged to me, and
u hadn't asked my permission to do so!"
"But that's different, you're my mother!" Janet said.
But how differenet is it really? Please read Matthew
:21-35.

It was fine for Janet to borrow something from
other, but it was not the same for her sister Julie to
irrow from her. In the parable of the unforgiving ser-
nt, the same thing had happened, only here, the debt
is $10,000,000 he owed his master and he was for-
fen the debt. But then he could not forgive the debt
ed to him of about $17. I am not great in mathe-
itics, but even I can see there was no comparison in
s amount of money owed.

The difference ends up in being the character of the

in who held the debt, or the creditor. The master had

rned to forgive and to show compassion toward his

lorers. I only wish there were people like this man

ve today! But the servant was unable to do for

3ther that which had been done for him. We can

rn a great deal from this master.

Mow, it is not often that we owe another person a

ge sum of money, but let's use this same parable and

>ign to it circumstances which would be more appli-

)le to you as Sisterhood girls. Let's suppose that

* have a teacher in school that you don't like very

11 — so you decide, whether this decision is conscious

not, to start a rumor about this teacher. Let's also

;ume that the rumor is started and the longer it goes

■ worse it gets. The rumor becomes so vicious that

1 teacher nearly loses her job after the rumor had

veiled sufficiently to reach the ears of those in

;hority. Now the teacher discovers who started the

nor and by now, you are feeling very sorry for her

1 wish you had never started the whole thing. You

Wifess this all to the teacher and she does forgive you

up grave injustice.

by Mary Ellen Drushal

During recess, one of your classmates says you
cheated on a test! Is your reaction one of forgiveness
for this person for telling something untrue about you,
or do you want to get revenge on him? Your answer
here will tell you if you have the character of the
master or that of the servant!

In the beginning of this parable Peter asked Jesus
if he should forgive his brother seven times. And Jesus
answered, "seventy times seven," as if to say that sin-
cere forgiveness should never be withheld.

Then at the last of the parable we are given a warn-
ing. If we cannot forgive those small things that happen
to us, how can we expect God to forgive us of our great
sin? The comparison of debt we owe to God would be
the amount owed to the master (or $10,000,000) and
our debt to each other to that of the fellow servant (or
$17).

Will you forgive?

FIRST THINGS FIRST
Matthew 6:33

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NOTES and COMMENTS

CLEARING THE AIR

The January 29th issue of THE BRETHREN
EVANGELIST contained an article announcing
the program honoring Rev. and Mrs. Floyd Sibert
upon his retirement from active ministry.

The account states that the educational unit of
the Burlington Brethren Church was built during
Rev. Sibert' s pastorate there from 195 h to 1958.
A letter has been received at the editor s desk
stating that although the plans were laid for the
educational unit during this period, actual con-
struction was done during the pastorate of Rev.
Gene Hollinger.

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TO CARE IS TO SHARE

Rev. M. Virgil Ingraham is General Secretary
of The Missionary Board.

by M. Virgil Ingrahcsm

MAGINE BEING BORN in a land where there is

seldom, if ever, any opportunity to hear the Gospel!

icture yourself growing up, living your entire life, and

nally dying without ever knowing that Jesus Christ

ied on the cross for you, that you might have salva-

on and eternal life through faith in Him.

We find it difficult to stretch our imagination to this

rtreme, for it is in such contrast to what we know in

ar own land. On every hand there is access to the

jospel; churches in abundance, radio and television

ograms, Bibles on hand in bookstores and even news

ands, Christian literature readily available and a wide

iriety of other means for knowing Jesus Christ, Who

Himself the Way, the Truth and the Life.

It could be that the message of salvation has come

1 us so often and over such a long period of time that

e have lost some of our sense of privilege in having

*en born in a land where its proclamation has sounded

rer the decades and centuries. But, be assured that

.ere are countless millions in other lands for whom

rist died, who have yet to be told the good news.

The Gospel is indeed good news, and it is the purpose

| God that everyone who by means of its proclamation

hows Christ as Savior and Lord should share Him

pth. others.

As we approach the Easter season, with all its blessed
gnificance for the believer, our attention is focused
x>n these untold millions who await the message of
?w life and hope in the Risen Lord. We who know Him
ie stirred to share through our world-wide missions
itreach. Through our missionaries and their national
lethren we express our love for the lost and our con-
rn that all people everywhere might come to know
rr Lord Jesus Christ

The little Nigerian boy can say "Now I know Him,"
because we have cared enough to share Christ through
our mission giving and prayer support. But he also
reminds us that "others need Him too" in India, in Latin
America and in other neglected parts of the world. May
our giving to World Missions this year be a growing
expression of our love which stretches around the world
to embrace the "whosoever" which includes the whole
of humanity.

NOW I KNOW HIM!

Others need Him too!

Now I know Jesus

and love Him with you.

There are others still waiting-
let's share with them, too.

Remember He gave to each one of us
the gift more precious than gold.

How can we forget this great trust

when the blessings of heaven we hold.

You've shared with us

of the blessings received.
Now continue we must

that the lost might believe.

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SOUTHWEST DISTRICT CONFERENCE
OF THE BRETHREN CHURCH

TUCSON, ARIZONA

April 7, 8, 9. 1972 1

Theme: "First Things First"
Text: Matthew 6:33
Conference Officers

Moderator Rev. Spencer Gentle

Vioe Moderator : Robert Rhodes

Secretary Rose Simmons

Treasurer Delia Miller

Statistician Iona Stiffler

Friday, April 7
7:30 p.m.
Song Service

Devotions Robert Rhodes, Vioe Moderator

Special Music Tucson

Message Rev. Spencer Gentle, Moderator

Saturday, April 8

9:00- 9:15 Prayer Service Rev. Clarence Stogsdill

Devotions, Song Tucson

9:15-12:00 BUSINESS MEETING

Reports of Special Committees
Elections:
Officers

Boards and Committees
Nominees to General Conference
Executive Committee
Reports of national interest:
Mission Board
Christian Education
Publications

Executive Secretary of General Conference
Brethren Home Board
12:00 Lunch

1:30- 3:00 Visitation Workshop Rev. Wayne Lehsten,

First Evangelical Free Church

3:15- 5:30 Simultaneous Sessions W.M.S., Laymen, Pastors

5:30- 7:30 Dinner
7:30 Song Service

Devotions

Message Rev. Jack Brock, The Friendly Church

Sunday, April 9
9:30-10:30 Sunday School Classes
10:30-11:30 Worship

Speaker John Rowsey

12:00 Dinner

arch 11, 1972

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0ATX°

Also to help earn money, we made and sold Christmas
wreaths made from colored tinsel, velvet ribbons, and
small decorative bulbs.

Another money-making idea (introduced by Gene Mc-
Gonahay) was to sell BYC booster cards. These were
made and sold at $3. When the youth sponsored a meal
or any other activity, anyone owning a booster card
would receive a 25<£ deduction.

In the line of activities, the youth sponsored the N.E.O.
Youth Rally on January 23. A shocking turnout of 160
young people were registered. Recreation was held in the
Smithville High School gymnasium and, if desired, roller
skating was available. As guest speaker, Eric Stanton
presented a "mod" worship service during the Coffee
House.

Through these various money-raising projects, the
youth hope to enjoy a very rewarding trip to Dallas.

WE'RE HEADED

FOR EXPLO!

HHE SMITHVILLE SR. BRETHREN YOUTH started
[ off with an exciting year. Carrying the load of this
<ars responsibilities are the following people along with
e help from our adult advisors, Ken and Skip Hilty and
?n and Kathi West:

President Kathy Weber

Vice President Gene McConahay

Secretary-Treasurer Linda Glasgo.

As our project for this year, we are planning to go to
cplo '72 in Dallas, Texas for a crusade for Christ. To
i us in getting there, we are hosting a series of inter-
.tional dinners. One was centered around an Italian
erne and another around a Swedish theme. Two more
e being planned. International Dinner No. 3 on Feb-
ary 20 featured African food with a program by Dr.
illiam Walker, a medical missionary recently returned
om Africa.

ACTION AT SOUTH BEND

ON JANUARY 23rd the youth of the South Bend
Brethren Church held church services because our
minister, Rev. Keith Bennett, was away to National
Association of Evangelicals at Washington, D.C. During
our worship service we had a special song presented by
our youth choir. Our director is Mrs. Patty Penny, a
member of our adult choir. The song was entitled "We're
Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sing." We received
many compliments on our work.

We have had many other activities including a dough-
nut sale on December 11th, and on January 29th the
youth supplied the muscle power and one-half the cost
of the paint and painted a room at the church. Mr. and
Mrs. Bert Norblad supplied the other half of the cost of
paint.

At our last meeting we decided to send $110 ($10 per
member ) to the National BYC Goal.

— Cindy Lightfoot, secretary

DATES TO REMEMBER!

March 25 —

April 14-16

April 22 —
May —
May 14 —
June 12-17-
June 18 —

National Brethren Youth Delegation registrations for
EXPLO '72 due in BCE Office.

Northern Indiana Retreat at Shipshewana (with rally at
Bryan on the 15th).

Southeast District Rally at Hagerstown.

Youth Offering Month

Youth Sunday

EXPLO '72 at Dallas, Texas

Summer Crusader service begins

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OH. NO! !

0 IT IS YOUR TURN to host the district BYC
rally. What can you do that will be different
from other rallies and still have an impact upon
those attending?

The BYC of the Pleasant View Brethren
Church in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania was faced
with this common problem recently. They had
volunteered to host the Pennsylvania District
BYC Rally in January. After intensive brain-
storming by the Senior BYC and their officers,
their youth superintendent — Bill Hesketh, and
their pastor — Arden Gilmer, they developed a
program that was very promising — A Winter-
Rally Retreat.

The original plans called for rental of a nearby
campground and an invitation to all kids from
the district for the rally-retreat on Friday and
Saturday, January 28-29, 1972. Plans also in-
cluded the invitation of a Collegiate Crusader-
team from Ashland College to participate in the
program.

Then the bottom seemingly fell out. The camp-
ground was not available ! When it became evident
that no other site could be acquired, they
arranged to move mattresses and cots into the
church basement and the parsonage basement and
to hold the rally-retreat at the church.

The weekend began at 8:00 p.m. Friday, Jan-
uary 28 as BYC'ers and sponsors from Pennsyl-
vania District churches began arriving. The
Friday evening program began at 9:00 p.m. with
get-acquainted games and a stimulator session led
by the Collegiate Crusaders. At midnight every-
one began to sack out, the boys in the parsonage
basement and the gals and their chapercnes in
the church basement. Then when everyone ( ?)
was settled, seventeen sponsors and youth arrived
from Levittown, making a total of 71 for the
retreat.

At 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning more young
people arrived for the rally portion of the week-
end. A grand total of 155 (including the re-
treaters) registered for the rally. The morning
session was again conducted by the Collegiate
Crusaders, consisting of an innovative worship
time. After a delicious (and gigantic) lunch, the
business session was held.

Following this, a one and one-half hou
"Celebration" was held in the church basemen
This consisted of a Bible Sword Drill, the judgin
of youth-centered collages produced by each loc?
BYC, and a 'talent-sharing" program. The ke
to success for the "Celebration" was the involve
ment of each local group throughout the prograi
and the active 'participation of each group.

By this time it was 3:30 p.m. and the rally pai
ticipants headed for home. However, the retrea
ers participated in a coffee house Saturday nigl
on the subject of "Love," held by the Collegial
Crusaders. At 9:30 p.m. everyone headed horn
some exhausted, others still bursting with energ
and with new commitment to Jesus Christ.

Are your district rallies suffering from "tire
poor" programs? If so consider the rally-retre;
idea. As Pastor Gilmer said in the Pleasant Viej
newsletter, The Proclaim.er , "Many young peopj
gave witness that the weekend had meant a gre;
deal to them and to their Christian commitmerij
. . . We pray that the Spirit's working in livi
will continue to be manifested through yea
to come."

by Ron Waters

Ilarch 11, 1972

Page Seven

During the "Celebration," two youth from each
church participated in a Bible Sword Drill.

MM.Mmm

»:':

jprna Golby (right) from Johnstown III leads everyone at the rally in a singing and, clapping exercise.

Warence "Fuzzy" Hesketh (center left photo) cooked the tasty meals (with a little help from Ms
mends). In the right photo Collegiate Crusaders, Barb Tanger and Marcia McPherson, sing at
ie Coffeehouse, with Dale Stoffer and John Shultz looking on. Team member Randy Smith is
Vt pictured.

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INNOVATIONS IN CHURCH SCHOOL
TEACHER-EDUCATION PROGRAM

DICK AND GLORIA HOLMES recently conducted a
three-month teacher education course for those
desiring to become Church School Teachers at the Park
Street Brethren Church.

The course was organized around five major areas:
professional growth, understanding the learner, adapt-
ing the curriculum to the needs of each individual, teach-
ing techniques, and teaching materials including a
bibliography of resources.

Some activities of the class included: assuming the
responsibility of planning and arranging a bulletin board
display as well as an exhibit of teaching tools; a guided -
tour of the Curriculum Materials Center and a demon-
stration of how to effectively use the equipment; dem-
onstration lessons; planned visits to various Sunday
School Classes while in progress; a video-taping session
which promoted self-evaluation; and the construction of
teaching tools which were donated to the Curriculum
Materials Center.

Each member completing the Teaching Methods Class
earned a Church School Teaching Certificate.

The Holmeses advocate that the home, church, school,
and community must work together in all areas if
society is to provide an environment which will enable
each individual to develop to his fullest potential.

Dick and Gloria predict seven major trends in Church
School education in the near future:

1. A Teacher Training Internship Program for future
Church School Teachers.

2. A curriculum with a definite emphasis on individual-
ized instruction which is based on modification
behavior.

3. More concern for the "total" individual, thus pro-
moting social, emotional, mental, and physical growth
as well as meeting spiritual needs.

4. A definite awareness of the fact that each individual
is active and dynamic as opposed to being static and
passive. Thus, individuals learn by doing and all
learning should be related to the here and now
(Dewey).

5. The acceptance of each individual as he is and treat-
ing him in reference to what he may become
(Kilpatrick).

6. A more effective use of teaching materials which
will enable the teacher to adapt the curriculum to the
needs of each individual.

7. Many churches will have planned activities seven
days a week as opposed to the usual one or two days
per week.

Dick is Director of Audio-Visual Education at Ashlai(
High School (which includes Materials Production) ai
is also a Coordinator-Supervisor of Vocational Educ

111

tion. Gloria is an Associate Professor of Elementa
Education and Supervisor of Elementary Student Tea(
ing at Ashland College. Dick and Gloria were recenl
honored by being one of the few couples in the nati
to have their biographies included in Leaders In Edut
tion which was based on doctoral level achievement
the equivalent, educational research or publications, a
attainment of a responsible position in the field
education.

Dick and Gloria reside with their five children (Ki
berly, Sally, Kathy, Jeff, and Nancy) at 452 Hillcr<
Drive in Ashland, Ohio.

larch 11, 1972

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Ashland, Ohio — Charles Perkins, a senior at Ashland
College, has been nominated for Who's Who Among
itudents in American Universities and Colleges.

He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Perkins, RR. 2,
Jryan, Ohio.

Representatives of the student body, administration
nd faculty selected students for the national listing
n Who's Who on their overall contribution to the
ollege.

Charles will receive a certificate of recognition from
he organization which will be presented to him at an
xshland College assembly, and he will be recognized in
[he annual publication of Who's Who Among Students
(i American Universities and Colleges for the Academic
rear 1971-72.

! His activities include judicial vice president of the
tudent senate and member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He
js majoring in business.

Ashland, Ohio, Jan. 20 — A total of 412 students at
Ashland College have been named to the Dean's list
for the first semester Dr. L. E. Lindower, dean of the
college, announced today.

To be eligible for this honor a student must be en-
rolled full time and maintain a 3.5 or better average for
the semester.

Brethren students who qualified with a 4.0 are:
Ronald Waters, son of Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Waters,
Route 1, Belief ontaine, Ohio; Janet Hamel. daughter of
Rev. and Mrs. J. D. Hamel, 605 Caruso Place, Sarasota,
Florida; Mrs. Janet Hamilton, 227 Maple Street, Ash-
land, Ohio, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Zimmer-
man; John C. Shultz, 36 Samaritan Avenue, Ashland,
Ohio, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Shultz of Berlin,
Pennsylvania; Dale Stoffer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
L. Stoffer, 332 47th Street, Canton, Ohio.

Those who received a 3.5 or better average are. Anne
Gourley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Albert Gourley,
Route 1, Leechburg, Pennsylvania; Kathy and Kristine
Heist, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Heist, 1245
Manor, Canton, Ohio; Sue Stoffer, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas L. Stoffer, 332 47th Street, Canton, Ohio;
Janet Amstutz, 625 Grant Street, Ashland, Ohio, daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Amstutz; Leroy Solomon, 434
Parkwood, Ashland, Ohio, son of Rev. and Mrs. George
Solomon; Dennis Barr, 546 Bowman Street, Mansfield,
Ohio, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Barr.

I'VE NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT THAT

One day, about four years ago, a co-worker of mine
ras traveling in a single engine plane when the motor
jailed. A competent pilot was able to' land on an open
ttretch of highway but not without some jostling —
pough to cause some slight injury to my friend. He
jsturned to the office a day later with a bandage on
is head but otherwise very well. As we stood around
im, thankful for the happy outcome, one person said:
That oertainly proves that the Lord was with you."
kt once someone asked: "'Suppose he hadn't come
hrough, but would have lost his life, would that have
roved that God was not with him?" The person who
ad spoken first said: "I've never thought of it in
lat way."

lerfect love oasteth out fear

A man was on his way to surgery knowing that in
e doctor's mind it was a critical case. A friend said,
s he was wheeled out of the room on the stretcher,
We'll be praying that the operation is successful and
xat you come through." Was that a proper prayer? Yes,
think so — but the man involved answered: "And if I
on't come back — that's alright too." Did he want to
vie? Certainly! But he was calm in the knowledge that
is times were in God's hands and under no circum-
tances did he desire to have God release his life into
is own hands in order that he might dictate what
iiiould be.

from LeTourneau "Now"

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n. ew s

• • •

Bryan, Ohio. Evangelistic services Milledgeville, 111. The Faith Promise

will be held March 19-24 with Rev.
Ronald Merrill of Savannah, Ohio
as speaker. He will bring a choir
of 20-30 voices for the first
meeting.

ingathering amounted to $3,174.25.
Wednesday evenings will be given
to prayer rather than Bible study
in the future. Bible study will be
Sunday evening from 6:30-7<:30.

Vinoo, Pa. The Pennsylvania Distri
met November 12, 1971 for tl
Second Annual Leadership Co.
ference at the Fellowship Houii
of the Vinco Brethren Churc,
There were 50 persons prese;
representing 9 of the distri |
churches.

Waterloo, Iowa. Rev. Virgil Ingr
ham, who recently visited t]
mission station in India, will |
the Missionary Conference speakj
March 26th to 29th. This will 1
for both the Waterloo Fir!
Brethren Church and the Cedj
Falls Brethren Church.

Burlington, Ind. A Missionary Con-
ference will be held, March 17th
through 19th at the Burlington
First Brethren Church. Rev. Virgil
Ingraham and Juan Miranda of
Argentina will be conducting the
conference.

New Lebanon, Ohio. The pastor,
Rev. Donald Rowser, attended
Ashland Seminary the week of
January 31st to February 4th for
continuing education program.
"Pastoral Counselling" was the
subject this year. The pastor and
his wife will be attending Explo
'72 in Dallas, Texas June 12th to
17th. Child Evangelism classes
will be held in April. The library
of the church now has a total of
over 1,200 books.

Elkhart, Ind. Sunday, January 30th,
Miss Alta Housoui, missionary on
furlough from the Chinese Youth
Gospel Crusade Center in Tai-
ching, Taiwan told of her work
among the youth of Nationalist
China, illustrating part of her talk
with pictures.

Harrisonburg, Va. Mrs. Edna Logan
attended the Missionary Confer-
ence at the Chandon Church,
Herndon, Virginia and at the
Washington, D.C. Church. She
was asked to report on her recent
trip to Argentina.

Canton, Ohio. Sunday, March 12th
Juan Carlos Miranda, a Seminary
student, will participate in the
Brethren Round-up at Trinity
Brethren Church. He will speak
in the morning service and show
slides in the evening service of
the Argentine Mission field. He
will soon be going back to Argen-
tina to work in the Bible Institute
there.

Sarasota, Fla. J. D. Hamel will be
holding revival services in the
Dayton, Ohio Hillcrest Brethren
Church April 23-28 and in the
Vinco, Pennsylvania Brethren
Church April 30 - May 7. "The
Brethren Hour" is now heard at
8 a.m. each Sunday morning-
Television on WXLT (Channel 40
or Cable 7). Rev. Hamel began
his thirteenth year with the
Sarasota Brethren February 6.
Rev. William Ross, a student at
Ashland Theological Seminary,
was hired by a unanimous vote
to become assistant pastor during
the summer months. Rev. Fred
C. Vanator, founder, was unani-
mously honored and chosen to be
Pastor Emeritus of the Sarasota
First Brethren Church.

Vandergrift, Pa. The Collegiate Cru-
saders participated in the worship
January 30th. The six crusaders
were: Dale Stoffer, John Shultz,
Randy Smith, Barb Tanger, Marcia
McPherson and Ron Waters.

VANDERMARK-O'BRIEN. Nan
Vandermark and Tim O'Brien we
united in marriage on January
1972 by Rev. Tinnie Rorie. Both |
members of the Ardmore Brethr
Church.

RAYNOR-HELSLEY. On Satij
day, July 31, 1971, at a 7:30 p.]
ceremony in the Maurertown Bre'j
ren Church, Miss Connie Lee Rayn
of Maurertown, Virginia became 1
bride of Teddie Samuel Helsley
Edinburg. Pastor "Doc" Shaj
officiated and was assisted by t]
groom's grandfather, Reverend La 1 1
rence Helsley. Both bride and grocj
are members of the Maurerto\
church and are especially active
the choir.

Carolyn S. Derflingei!

March 11, 1972

Page Eleven

Memorials

STULTZ. Mrs. Ella Laura Stultz,
ge 84, of St. Luke died in the
fhenandoah County Memorial Hos-
ital, Woodstock, on October 7.
'uneral services were conducted by
'astor "Doc" Shank in the chapel
the Dellinger Funeral Home,
nterment was in the St. Luke
'hurch Cemetery. She was a mem-
er of the St. Luke Brethren Church,
nd a number of her children and
randchildren are members of the
t. Luke and Maurertown Brethren
hurches. This writer is a grand-
aughter.

Carolyn S. Derflinger

JENKINS. Miss Mary Barbara
Jenkins, age 22, of Woodstock was
fatally injured when another car
crashed into her automobile near
Markham on December 17. Funeral
services were conducted by her pas-
tor, "Doc" Shank, in the Maurertown
Brethren Church. Interment was in
Massanutten Cemetery, Woodstock.
Barbara was a member of our
church and was the only child of our
choir director, Mrs. Emily Jenkins,
and the late Mr. Ray Jenkins. She
had graduated from Longwood
College in May.

Carolyn S. Derflinger

BEYDLER. Mrs. Mary L. Beydler,
age 82, of Arlington passed away
December 11 in the Northern Vir-
ginia Doctor's Hospital in Arlington.
Funeral services were conducted at
the Maurertown Brethren Church
by her pastor, "Doc" Shank. Inter-
ment was in the Maurertown Cem-
etery. Though a non-resident mem-
ber, Mrs. Beydler remained quite
active in the Maurertown Brethren
Church. She was a granddaughter
of Elder E. B. Shaver, founder of
the Maurertown Brethren Church.

Carolyn S. Derflinger

* * ■<■

WORST. Mrs. Glen Worst
(Esther) died January 22, 1972.
She was a member of the Garber
Brethren Church, Ashland, Ohio.
Funeral services were conducted by
Dr. L. E. Lindower, former pastor,
assisted by Rev. Stephen Swihart,
present pastor. Burial was in the
Fairhaven Cemetery.

Goldenaires

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ladow cele-
brated their 56th Wedding Anniver-
sary on February 7, 1972. They are
members of the Sarasota First
Brethren Church.

t£ ;j; :j:

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Bowser
celebrated their 50th Wedding Anni-
versary on February 5, 1972. They
are members of the Brush Valley
Brethren Church.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crissman
celebrated their 50th Wedding Anni-
versary in the month of February
also. They are members of the
Brush Valley Brethren Church.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH

Herndon, Via. (Chandon) —

3 by baptism

Khnsey Run, W. Va. — 1 by baptism
Smithville, Ohio — 6 by baptism

South Bend, Ind. (Ardmore) —

8 by baptism

Oakville, Ind. — 4 by baptism

3 by reclaimation

Sarasota, Fla. — 3 by baptism

Bryan, Ohio — 3 by baptism

North Manchester, Ind. — 4 by letter

Burlington, Ind. — 5 by baptism
4 by letter

Vandergrift, Pa. — 5 by baptism

Milledgieville, 111. — 2 by baptism

My name is Empty. Of all the words inhabiting the
Iphabet I am the most ill born. I wander homeless and
lone, looking for some hospitality. If I join myself to

larder, I bring hunger. If I move into the mail, then

see a sweetheart hurrying briskly down the lane,
^ange her pace and slowly trudge back home. . . .
nd if I enter into a heart, I squeeze it tight and wring

dry of all compassion.

"Yet I remember one day when I had proper welcome,
occupied the chief seat among a noble company. Peter,
>hn and Mary were my retinue, and a superhuman
ranger clothed in white. That was my fierce, my
jlorious hour. For my name was Triumph when I
lodified a tomb!

E. W Goodrick

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BETRAYAL

Even through betrayal, the love of God is at work.

by Arden Gilmer

A TRAITOR is one of the most despised of all crimi-
nals because he has destroyed faith and trust.
Treason is a most heinous crime. To betray one's coun-
try is punishable by death. To betray one's friends is
punishable both by ostracism and by the loud screams
of one's own conscience.

But, to Judas belongs history's most treacherous act,
that of betraying Jesus Christ, the Son of God and
Savior of the world.

Rev. Arden E. Gilmer

His infamous act had its own reward for Judas "went
out and hanged himself." His last cry was, "I have
betrayed innocent blood," but no one would listen to
him. Judas could neither take back his kiss of betrayal
nor stop its consequences.

One of the terrible things about sin is that we cannot
put the clock back. We cannot undo what we have done.
So, but means of a kiss from one of His own disciples,
Jesus, the Son of God, was handed over into the hands
of cruel men who tortured Him and put Him to death.

But God is a purposeful God. God still rules His
World, His creation. Out of Judas' treachery God accom-
plishes the eternal redemption of all men who will
repent and receive Jesus as their personal Savior. Even
through Judas' betrayal, the great love of God for man
was at work.

Judas' act of betrayal reveals the blackness and tl
maliciousness of all human sin — of our sin. While Jud;
betrayed Jesus with a kiss of feigned love, our act
treachery is refusal to conform to God's will and wa;
for us. We, just as Judas, often substitute our ovj
false concept of Christ for the true reality of the divii
Christ. We try to conform Christ to our image instes
of being" conformed to the image of Christ.

Judas, perhaps, wanted Jesus to establish His earth
kingdom posthaste, and by his betrayal was hoping
force Jesus' hand by placing Him in circumstanc
where He would have to exert His power. But m»
cannot change Christ. The tragedy of Judas is that
tried to make Jesus what he wanted Him to be. But, '
is not Jesus who can be changed by us, but we w.'
must be changed by Jesus. We can never use Jesus f
our own purpose: we must submit to Him to be us
for His. The tragedy of Judas is the tragedy of tl
man who thought that he knew better than God." Mai'
sin — our sin — has always been that we think we knc
better than God. (

"Still as of old,
Man by himself is priced,
For thirty pieces, Judas sold
Himself, not Christ."

Another tragedy of betrayal is that it always con!
from those who call themselves friends. "Judas, one
the twelve disciples who' had been chosen by Jesus, vm
had become the keeper of the common treasury frcl
which the wants of the whole group were supplied, aj
who had every opportunity to know Jesus intimate!
to learn His inmost ideals, and to walk with Him daj

Harch 11, 1972

Page Thirteen

n. all the relationships of personal friendship, by this
>ne act of treachery makes of himself forever the most
lisloyal man of all times." Jesus was not betrayed by
in "outsider," and enemy, but by Judas, an "insider,"
chosen disciple.

And so it is today. Only Christ's disciples can be His
letrayers. Others may hate Him, but only His church
an betray Him.

To say we love Christ with our mouths, but not with
iur hearts is a betrayal of Christ. For the church to
ileny her Lord is betrayal. For the church to pervert
find ignore its evangelistic mission of proclaiming the
food news of salvation through faith in Christ is be-
rayal. For church members to be governed by prejudice

rather than by love is betrayal. To say you are a Chris-
tian while you live for Satan is betrayal. To live a life
of discouragement, defeat, and doldrums instead of the
abundant, meaningful, purposeful life Christ has made
available for us through the indwelling Holy Spirit is
betrayal. To live as though Christ were dead is betrayal.
He is alive for all eternity!

Judas was the first betrayer. But is he the only be-
trayer of Christ Jesus? Only Christ's friends, those who
take His name, can betray Him, for only they can prove
faithless. During Lent, indeed, during the whole year,
let us live for Christ, not for ourselves. Let's be gov-
erned by Jesus' standard of friendship: "Greater love
has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his
friends. You are My friends, if you do what I command
you" (John 15:13, 14 NASV).

Rev. Arden E. Gilmer is -presently -pastor of the
Pleasant View Brethren Church, Vander grift,
Pennsylvania. He is the writer of the Lesson
Exposition portion of The Brethren Sunday-
School Quarterly.

Activities in the General Conference Organi-
zation of The Brethren Church include member-
ship on Church Polity; Fraternal Relations Com-
mittees. He is a member of the Missionarij Board
and is Vice Moderator of the Pennsylraiiia
District Conference Organization.

MOTIVATED MEN

by Candi Baker

DAVID COOKSEY

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DAVID COOKSEY, 25, is a senior at Ashland
Theological Seminary from the Washington
Brethren Church where he has been a member
for fourteen years. Dave graduated from Suthland
High School and was active in gymnastics. He
attended Ashland College majoring in sociology,
he served as a student assistant during his junior
and senior years. Dave worked at Hawthornden
State Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio with his wife
for several months after graduating from Ash-
land College.

Dave and his wife, Carolyn, live in the new
seminary apartments, and Dave serves on the
apartment housing committee. During the sum-
mer he served as assistant lifeguard at the pool
on the seminary grounds.

Carolyn is a professional social worker but is
presently employed at Ashland College as a secre-
tary. She enjoys arts, crafts and sewing. Dave is
working at Ashland Rubber Products in the ship-
ping department. After graduation in June,
Dave's plans are uncertain.

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MISSIONARY

N£WS

BRETHREN MISSIONS IN INDIA

1970

January -

January 10 -
January 16 -
January 22 -

February -
March —

April
May -
July-

August —
September

The Kumar's (Prasanth, Nirmala and Shanthi) arrival in India to
begin Brethren Missions in India (arrival Dec. 1969 — work began
in Jan.)

Kumar's Wedding Anniversary and moved into a new house.

General Secretary's Administrative Visit to India.

Brethren Bible Mission inauguration in Municipal Council Hall,
Rajahmundry. Virgil Ingraham delivered inaugural address.

House secured for orphanage.

Brethren Bible Mission legal status was secured with Prasantha
Kumar as President.

Kumar attended meetings at Union Biblical Seminary, Yeotmal.

Began "Prayer Trought Correspondence" program.

Seven orphan boys taken into Brethren Home for Children.

Village evangelism, began at Rajavolu and Gokavaram.

Total of 10 boys now in orphanage.

Mr. Bhushanam began work with mission and Sri Raja Rao assist-
ing in Evangelical work in Rajahmundry.

Outreach in villages: Rajavolu, Gokavaram, Pedda Brahmadevi,
Kotikeswaram, Dosakayala palli, Divancheruvu.

First Baptismal Service; 14 men and 17 women baptized.

Baptized Mr. Bhushanam and two Christian teachers working as

evangelists.

Orphanage house is being used as mission headquarters.

Secured hall in Rajavolu for services and for adult school for
women. Eighteen people accepted Jesus at Communion Services
there.

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Shanthi assisting Nirmala in the kitchen

September 30
November —

December

Official inauguration of orphanage by Minister of Religious Affairs
and Endowments.

Kumar met with Dr. I. Ben Wati, President of World Evangelical
Fellowship.

Kumar represented Andhra Pradesh as a delegate to All India Red
Cross Society's Golden Jubilee celebration in Delhi and also All
India Institute on Evangelism directed by Billy Graham Evan-
gelistic Association. Had opportunity for interview with
President of India, Sri V. V. Giri.

Forty-four people baptized to date and churches established in three
places.

Prayer Hall dedicated at Palacherla.

Brethren Bible Institute began with ten men registered.

Baptized 50 people, with total of 86 baptized to date in Rajavolu
membership.

Minister for Social Welfare of Andhra Pradesh visited orphanage.

Church building in Rajavolu dedicated with 600 in attendance.

Kumars at Bhimavaram revival meetings distributed 8,000 tracts
(the only mission to distribute free literature).

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1971

January -
March —

April

June

Cottage prayer groups meeting in Weavers Colony, Rajahmundry.

Three more men baptized and attending services at Rajahmundry.

Meetings held in temporary prayer hall; 56 accepted Jesus and
adult school started at Palacherla.

Baptismal service in Godavari River with 61 baptized; 56 from
Palacherla, 3 from Rajahmundry and two from Rajovolu.

Second girl, Sunita, born to Prasanth and Nirmala.

Brethren Bible Mission became a member of The Association for
Theological Extension Education.

B. Velamalakota ground breaking ceremony for constructing two
temporary thatched sheds.

Land acquisition used for prayer hall in Rajahmundry.

Adult classes, medical aid given and adults taught in B. Velamala-
kota and land legally registered in name of Brethren Bible
Mission.

Street preaching started with new P.A. System.

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July

August —

September
October —

November
December

Kumar at Bangalore for workshop in "Programming Theologies

Education."
Five more boys taken into orphanage on probation.
Vijaya Kumar arrived in States for seminary training and to pr<

pare him for Brethren leadership in India.
Auto purchased for mission.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Virgil Ingraham on Administrative Visit to Indi<
General Conference held with 800 attending in Rajahmundry.
First graduation class of Brethren Bible Institute with tej

graduates.
Mission magazine "Evangelist" in Telugu was inaugurated.
Forty-five people baptized at conference.
Total membership in Brethren Bible Mission stands at 240.
Total of 4 churches and 5 prayer houses established.
Name of mission changed to Brethren Mission.

March 11, 1972

Page Seventeen

BRETHREN MISSIONS IN NIGERIA

HERE IS A JOB . . .

YOUNG BOYS looking expectantly toward the future
display a relaxed happiness. What will another year
bring to these young people? Will the literacy efforts
help to change their hves?

A production-workshop was accomplished in January.
Presently they are having a month-long writers' work-
shop with instructors from Kitwe, Zambia and coordin-
ated by Larry Bolinger. Literacy primer materials need
po be finished and men must be encouraged to work to
learn these skills so they may carry on after mission-
iries move to new areas of work. A two-week literacy
vorkshop in April lies ahead. Writers' workshops are on
he planning board to develop new teaching materials
"or a three-year training program in the Higi churches.

HERE IS A NEED . .

r[E BOLINGERS carry on their ministry at the
foot of the Mandara Mountains at Mbororo Station.
{Nigerians continue to flock to the church for baptism,
:md our missionaries reach out to work with them, teach
hem and love them.

i The low-income Nigerians cautiously approach solu-
tions to their problems. They cannot solve any difficul-
ties with high cost or deep, technical answers. Families
jive on an income of $75 per year. Is it any wonder that
|ome life is so different from what we know in America
jr that the concept of marriage stresses relationships
etween the families rather than between individuals?
ow many of us would be willing to live on one meal
day or on an unvaried diet? But money will not
nswer the problems these people face.
What is needed is a compassionate heart, a clear
ommitment to share the love of Christ and a willing-
less to meet people as equals on their level of existence,
""he people in the Mbororo area have a phrase to des-
ribe their frame of mind. In Hausa, it is "kaskantad
a kai" which means "one who has subjected his own
iride." We as Christians must ask continually for this
iiind which will enable us to accept others and work in
uch a way as to be forgotten in the solutions that are

found so that God may be praised. I wonder is this what
Paul is trying to teach us in Philippians 2:1-11? Is it
possible that you may have someone in your town or
neighborhood who is living in the "Third World" of the
overlooked and misunderstood? How should these people
affect us and our relationship to Christ?

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The Brethren Evangelis

THERE IS A MINISTRY . . .

NURSE BISCHOF serves at the Mbororo dispensary
which was built in 1958 soon after permission was
granted by the colonial government to cross the River
Yedserum for the first time. Hitherto the remote hill
tribes had so vigorously resisted any attempt at sub-
jugation that the area had been banned to Europeans
throughout almost the entire colonial period. A small
dispensary, averaging 45 patients a day, it has great
scope for development in an area 98 r<- illiterate with
acute needs and scarcely any health facilities.

THERE ARE PEOPLE . . .

Larry Bolinger and Nurse Bischof

— people who are learning to serve.

At Kulp Bible School the last school term ended before
Christmas, and in the leaving class there were 22 in the
regular class and 8 in the advanced class. It is always
most significant to note the changes in lives — students
and teachers as well.

In addition to Dick Winfield's preaching assignments
and meetings to attend, in late January Dick was in-
volved in the Kulp Bible School's week of training stu-
dents who go out with the Mobile Bible School. They
spend three weeks of village field work in evangelism,
preaching, and teaching.

Dick's teaching was even extended to classes on
hygiene — another example of a missionary's need for
a well-rounded educational background.

Dick also presently is teaching Bible Knowledge in the
Mubi Government Secondary School. He is teaching the
equivalent of both high school juniors and seniors and
gives each group three 40-minute periods of Bible each
week. The provision for taking these classes is made
by the government; students can elect to take either
Bible Knowledge, Islamic Knowledge or neither. He
teaches on Wednesday and Saturday when there are no
classes at Kulp Bible School.

The new semester at Kulp began February 28. In
preparation for the regular opening of school, Dick

and Kitty were both instructing an intensive Englis
course for a period of three weeks for the new advance
class. Since all the instruction for the advanced men jj
done in English, they feel a refresher course is especial! !
valuable.

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Dick Winfield ivith young people

FIRST THINGS FIRST
Matthew 6:33

Vlarch 11, 1972

Page Nineteen

HERE IS PREPARATION

"pHERE ARE STILL more than 2,000 languages in
1 the world without God's Word, and thus Jerry and

heryl Grieve are living and studying in Kano, Nigeria
n preparation for possibly working among the Kanuri
>eople of Rornu Province in Northeastern Nigeria.

It is through Wycliffe Translators, Inc. they are learn-
ng to use modern technological tools, linguistic science
o crack unwritten languages and new translation tech-
liques that assure the highest accuracy and clearest
neaning in the translated Scriptures.

They are thankful for their opportunities for outreach
n a Muslim community.

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View of a street in Kano

HERE ARE MEDICAL SERVICES

"pHE MISSIONARIES receive medical attention at
1 Garkida General Hospital as well as the Nigerians.
Vhen it is necessary for a Nigerian to stay at the Hos-
ital, a member of the family accompanies the patient
nd remains to care for the sick person's needs. Food
or patients is cooked right on the premises in the many
tone beds seen in the picture.

FIFTY YEARS IN NIGERIA

TN 1973 fifty years in Nigeria will be observed by the Church of the Brethren, a

celebration which may take various forms. Suggestions placed with General Board
program units for possible implementation include special highlights in Messenger
and Agenda, special Sunday bulletins during the year, a commemorative pictorial
book on the culture and traditions of the peoples of the Northeastern State, a tour
of Nigeria, a filmstrip, and receiving Nigerians in the U.S. for deputation, Annual
Conference leadership, and fellowship.

The primary focus of the celebration should be on the development of the Nigerian
church, decided a committee of Charles M. Bieber, Merle Crouse, John B. Grimley,
Howard E. Royer and Donald L. Stern.

"This is an opportunity to become better acquainted with the Nigerian people
and nation of today and to see the Church of Christ in the Sudan, Lardin Gabas,
as a responsible church living and witnessing in that context."

The committee saw the anniversary as an occasion for "expressing our joy for
these relationships and for what God has wrought during 50 years of working
together."

— Messenger, Church of the Brethren
January 1, 1972

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The Brethren Evangeli

BRETHREN MISSIONS IN ARGENTINA

WHY MISSIONS?

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by Juan Carlos Miranda

r~pHERE IS ONLY ONE ANSWER. It is God's Great
1 Commission. We cannot claim being new-born
Christians and not fulfilling God's commandment to His
disciples: "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations"
(Matthew 28:19).

The changing ideas of the times in which we live do
not change our historic and spiritual commission. It is
as strong now as when it was given by our Lord Jesus
Christ.

The mission of the Church today, as it was before, is
to give worldwide witness, and all believers without
exception are expected to participate. Everybody is to
get into the action. Since the Great Commission was
given worldwide, it gives an opportunity for everyone
to serve. It was not a commission to be fulfilled only
beyond national borders. Natuz^ally, it is that, but also
includes those in the nearby cities. As a matter of fact,
you can be a missionary to your next door neighbor.
It is an all comprehensive commission. God will tell you
which one is yours.

And God needs us all. Only as we share our mission-
ary enterprise, we will be able to share of the glorious
blessings of mission accomplished. We all belong to the

great family of God's missionaries. That is why we neej
missions.

Missions is like a mirror, where as we look ourselve;
we reflect the efforts done for those beyond our border!
And as we look again, we see the fulfillment of oil
necessities, because the Lord will not come until "Thh
gospel . . . shall be preached in all the world . . . aijfl
then the end will come." World evangelization is neede
for the prophecies to be fulfilled.

The Church of Jesus Christ is entering upon the greaj
est time of worldwide evangelization. This is probahj
the strongest answer to "Why Missions?" With model
technology and the new means of communications, 01;
task can be more readily obtained, but forces of e\ I
can also have access to this technology, so our effor I
should be doubled.

Dr. Donald McGavran from the Church Growi I
Institute, talks about the two billion who are still oijj
responsibility. He says, "By the two billion, I mean tho:;|
multitudes of men and women who do not know Jesr.l
Christ as Lord and Savior. They are found in all s'
continents. ... In the whole world, only one billki
call themselves "Christians." Two billion have nev
heard His name effectively."

We are men of God, earnestly seeking His way
greater usefulness in His Kingdom. Many times we ha1
asked ourselves what can we do to fulfill our share, or
commission, or God's particular call for each one of u;
Have we thought lately of those two billion, or our ne
door neighbors?

You may not be a missionary to a foreign land, orj
preacher in your own community, but God has a missi*}
for you. You definitely are, or should be, a witness. Y<!
can be a financial and/or a prayerful supporter. Y<
may be sewing quilts or promoting missionary hell
but for your own sake, do something! Do not spend m
rest of your life sitting down in the Holy rocking cha'
There you will never fulfill your part in the Gre;
Commission.

Why missions? Because, they need you. But more thij
that, you need them. Remember what someone has saM
"While the world is dying in revolutions, the church
wasting her time with Holy resolutions." What will yo|i
share be today? If you have not found an answer y>\
let me suggest this: "Get in where the action is. Fj
where the action is, God is there also."

Reverend Miranda, having been in the Statt
almost 15 years, is 'preparing to return to Arge?
Una to teach at the Eden Bible Institute for th
Brethren Church of Argentina.

ijtarch 11, 1972

Page Twenty-one

CANDIDATE TRAINING

CANDIATES for mission service in Argentina, Bill
and Sharon Winter went to San Jose, Costa Rica
n late April 1971.

The Spanish Institute they attend started 29 years
igo in Columbia and in Costa Rica today continues to
>e instrumental in preparing Spanish speaking mission-
iries. Many opportunities are provided for basic orien-
tation in every phase of missionary life and witness on
he part of language students.

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Bill and. Sharon Winter at Institute doorway

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Bill and Sharon Winter with Todd and Heidi in
front of their home in Costa Rica.

Soon it will all be a memory with graduation
scheduled for April 21. They've enjoyed Brethren from
the States visiting them; mother and father Fells and
the William Mussers of Bryan, Ohio and John Rowsey,
on his Administrative trip through Latin American
countries.

The institute prepares candidates in other than
language study. They have lectures weekly taking up
the sociological, cultural, religious and political aspects
of Latin American life.

Preparing our missionaries for their overseas work
continues to be a very important part of the World
Mission program.

The Winters have enjoyed a very modern home,
inique with hot running water and elegant mahogany
loors. A maid, equipped with no English has handled
outine household drudgery and supervision of children
luring their year of dedication to study. Todd attends
school and does very well; at first he kept inquiring,
'How do I talk in Spanish?"

Bill received amateur radio operating privileges, they
bowl with student fellows and enjoyed a 4th of July
'jelebration at the U.S. Ambassador's home with 2,500
sTorth Americans. But it's mostly buckling down and
seeping "nose in book" to prepare for the years ahead.
Bill has had opportunity to work in the local evangelical
iadio station one afternoon a week and is getting boned-
xp on technical vocabulary, too.

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Bill Winter in language class

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SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE OF ARGENTINE BRETHREN CHURCH

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Exterior view of new chapel at
Eden Bible Institute

HHHE SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE held at the Eden
1 Bible Institute at Soldini was held February 12-16
with over 200 present. Many who normally attend could
not make it this year, and almost one-third of those in
attendance were new faces, many having come from
the new churches in Firmat and Alvarez. There was
much enthusiasm to see the interest of so many new
people.

38. The Conference Theme was Luke 10:2, "Therefor
said he unto them, The harvest is great, but th
labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of th
harvest, that he would send forth labourers into hi
harvest."

John Rowsey, on his Administrative Visit to th
Argentine Field, presented missionary slide program
of Nigeria and India and there was a great amount o
interest in these works.

Children were accommodated with special meeting
separate from the adults and with organized recreatior
too.

Jeannette Solomon and Marilyn Aspinall on
conference grounds talking with laymen.

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Workshops were held each day to discuss in sma
groups the message of the morning. Reports were the
brought to the assembly in the afternoon for discussioi
and questions were answered by Jose' Guevara.

During free times one could see many sitting unde'
trees drinking Mate' and having fellowship in discussin
interesting points of the messages.

A baptism was held with one man and two worae
from the Firmat Church baptized by Pastor Varela. Th
baptisms held at conference help these new oonveii
to feel a part of the whole assembly and not just i
their local fellowship.

Interior of new chapel

Meetings were held in the new Conference Chapel
which now has all of its doors and windows in and com-
plete walls except for inside finishing. The first funds
donated for this building were in memory of Mr. and
Mrs. Delozier, parents of our missionary, Jeannette
Solomon. The people were very pleased with the con-
venience of all being contained in one area and being
together for meetings.

The principal speaker of the conference is a young
man from Venezuela who had worked for some time
in Chile and is presently living in the Nunez Church
area. He is trained as a journalist but is presently
working as a layman with Christian Literature. He
presented a series of messages based on Matthew 9:35-

faggillll!

Bill Curtis shown with Argentine
church member

[arch 11, 1972

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CHURCH SECRETARY REVISIONS

SOUTHEAST DISTRICT

Chandon: Mrs. Ruth Barber, 462 Patrick Lane, Herndon, Virginia 22070

INDIANA DISTRICT

Flora: Mrs. John Miller, P.O. Box 163, Flora, Indiana 46929
Teegarden: Mrs. Eva Berkshire, Tyner, Indiana 46572

ST. LOUIS— Plans lor a "Christian blitz" across
brth America in 1973 moved a step closer to reality
pay.

KEY 73, believed to be the broadest and most inten-
ve evangelistic effort ever undertaken in the United
tates and Canada, is led by a Central Committee
hich closed a two-day meeting here (at Holiday Inn
orth, Lindbergh and 170) Tuesday noon.

The committee heard a report from its executive
irector, Dr. T. A. Raedeke, that participation was
mning ahead of schedule. He said that the number of
^nominations and Christian organizations that have
nmmitted themselves to KEY 73 now number 130.
lost of North America's major denominations are
icluded.

The participation ranges from the Methodists and
aptists to Presbyterians, Quakers, Churches of Christ,
rid nearly all of the principal Lutheran groups.

The chairman of the executive committee is Dr.
Thomas Zimmerman of Springfield, Missouri, general
superintendent of the Assemblies of God, largest
Pentecostal denomination in America.

The churchmen in their meeting here approved a 1972
operating budget of $149,205 for the KEY 73 secretariat
located in St. Louis (418 Olive Street). A drive for a
$2,000,000 program budget was begun.

Reports were presented on the progress of the six
phases of the 1973 effort that are being planned, and on
models of KEY 73 in action.

Mrs. Vonette Bright of San Bernardino, California,
told the group of a massive woman's prayer movement
that is being developed.

Raedeke reported that a second Roman Catholic
diocese (Cape Girardeau) has joined KEY 73, and that
American bishops are to consider membership on a
national basis at their April meeting. The St. Louis
diocese is already a member, as is a New Mexico inter-
church agency to which Roman Catholics belong.

The KEY 73 "sacred year" will be highlighted by a
number of mass media events, special promotional
events beginning at the local congregational level, em-
phasis on personal Christian witness, Bible studies,
literature distribution, house-to-house visitation, con-
vention and fair exhibits, and special Christmas and
Easter celebrations.

KEY 73 is now in its fifth year of planning.

It has brought together denominational leaders that
have never before met for any reason. The Brethren
Church is represented on the Central Committee by
Smith F. Rose, Central Council Executive Secretary.

One participant said it has already served to resurrect
the term "evangelism." He said that even church
leaders had been dismissing it as a "worn-out, effete"
term.

Each church is being encouraged to implement KEY
73 in its own way. Coordinated efforts are being
designed simply to reinforce what Christians plan to
do at the grass-roots level.

CHANGE OF DATES FOR THE INDIANA CONFERENCE— 1972

The Executive Committee of the Brethren Conference of Indiana has set the dates
of the 1972 Conference for June 2, 3, 4. (This is a week earlier than the usual time
of the conference.)

This change was made in order to enable Indiana Brethren intending to attend
Explo '72 in Dallas, Texas, June 12-17, to do so without having to miss the
Indiana Conference.

St. Clair Benshoff, Moderator,

The Brethren Conference of Indiana

Page Twenty-four

JEW CITES ANSWER TO EXPLAIN
YIDDISH JESUS FREAKS11

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Corte Madera, California (EP) — Eight reasons have
been given by a young member of "Jews for Jesus" to
explain why many of his contemporaries are turning
away from Judaism in favor of Christianity.

"Jewish parents regard (our conversion) as a
tragedy," Moishe Rosen told EP News Service. The
leader of San Francisco's "Jews for Jesus" movement
added, "We . . . do not feel that we have defected. We
do not have an easy answer to the parent's lament, but
we'd like to explain some of the reasons why Jewish
young people are turning to Christ."

Rosen said Jewish youth are turning in faith to Jesus
Christ because:

. . . Anti-Christian prejudice is incompatible with
traditional Jewish liberalism. The notion that no sincere,
thinking Jew would consider the claims of Christ is
just as stupid as the idea that most Jews have a plot to
overthrow the governments of the world and bring the
Zionists to power.

. . . Personal convictions transcend dogmatism. All
that Judaism has had to say when confronted with the
problems of dope and degraded sex is that these things
should not be done. . . . We have something better than

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parental tears, psychiatry, or panel discussions in ouf
approach to the problems of life.

. . . We who are Jews for Jesus categorically reje<;
the ethnic chauvinism of our parents. We believe Goj
chose the Jewish people for His service, to preach th|
good news of His existence and His redemption fc|
all people.

. . . The Judaism we know is not the religioj
delivered by God to the prophets. The Judaism of th
prophets was founded on the basis of supematurc
revelation.

. . . Most young people today, Jews included, ai
experience-oriented. . . . What kind of personal expei
enoe with God can establishment-type Judaism offer 1
take the place of what we know has happened to us?

... In one word, "love" is a reason. In Jesus we ha|
found . . . love.

. . . While in the committee meetings and forums <
Judaism the discussion is continuing on how to defir
a Jew, we have found the meaning of Judaism in Jesu

. . . And finally, we Jews for Jesus, young and ol
know that in choosing to worship God through Chri
we have gone the route that the Lord God of Israel he
intended. We believe the prophet's description of tl
coming Messiah, who would suffer and die for our sin-
Therefore, we hold to our Jewishness and treasure
as something given uniquely by God. . . .

A forthcoming issue of U.S. News & World Repo
will feature the Jews for Jesus work of Mr Rosen.

The three greatest questions in life are:

1. Where did I come from?

2. What am I doing here?

3. Where do I go from here?

Only when one recognizes his helplessness in
answering these spiritual questions can he find
happiness.

HOW COME I'VE GOT THIS DOLLAR LEFT?"

"I think I'm in big trouble. I was going through my
pockets today and I found something I can't explain.
A dollar! Yes, a whole dollar. I've paid my income tax,
and my state tax. I've paid amusement tax, sales tax,
hospital tax. I've paid taxes for Medicare and old age
benefits. I've paid the automobile tax, the school tax
and the tax to put up a bridge at the other end of the
country.

When I paid my lawyer $600, I paid on that — and so
did he. I paid tax on the money I gave to the baby sitter
and real estate salesman and the man who makes out
my income tax form each year. So, how come I've still
got a dollar?!"

"Obviously, I've made a mistake somewhere and over-
looked a tax. But I distinctly remember paying my road
tax, the excise tax, the defense tax, and the tax to pro-

vide more scholarships for kids to go to the universi
so they can tell me how rotten the system is.

I've paid my taxes for sewers, bombs, wheat for Indi
the Senate and public transportation. Yes, I've paid n
water tax. And when they charge us an air tax to cle;
up the pollution, I'll pay that too.

I confess I haven't paid my death taxes yet, but,
will. I've paid my taxes for parks, fire protection, Is
enforcement. I've paid my taxes to help the farmer, tj
Indian and the unmarried mother. So, how come I've g
this dollar in my pocket? Where did it come from? E
somebody put it there to get me in trouble? Is the
a tax when you find a dollar like that? I'm not sui
But I know the government is going to be sore wh
they find out I've got it."

Reprinted from the Observer

larch 11, 1972

Page Twenty-five

BOOK REVIEWS

luggeridge, Malcolm: JESUS REDISCOVERED. Whea-
>n, 111.: Tyndale House Publishers, 1971 ($2.95). This
5 a most interesting book. It is about a journalist who
rediscovered Jesus" during the later years of his life,
[is father was a Socialist and an agnostic, therefore
lalcolm had little training in Christianity. In fact,
whenever he would attend a worship service, it was
lways for reasons other than to worship or to learn of
lie things of God. He had little use for the ecclesiastical
stablishment as found in the churches of England as

well as in other parts of the world. He condemns this
phase of the Christian world.

Mr. Muggeridge is a brilliant man. He is an excellent
journalist having worked in Manchester, England; in
Moscow; and in Washington^ D.C. It is most interesting
to see how he uses the language to give us his ideas
on his rediscovery of Jesus as the Son of God, the One
who came to earth to bring salvation to mankind. Other
subjects in the book are "Am I a Christian?"; "Is There
a God?"; "Me and Myself"; "Consensianity"; "Happi-
ness"; and other such chapter titles.

Sherwood Wirt, Editor of Decision magazine, says in
his introduction to this book, "No evangelical will be
completely satisfied with this volume." So it will be
with you as you read the book. Mr. Muggeridge's theo-
logy will not always agree with yours; in fact, you
will wonder where in the world he ever got such far-out
ideas, yet you will have to admit to the limitless grace
of God as He deals with men of the world.

Every pastor who reads this book will become aware
of his responsibility to preach the Gospel of our Lord
in its purity more diligently. He will also feel guilty
because he has neglected his calling in this aspect of
the ministry.

This book is certainly thought provoking, to say the
least !

Reviewed by Rev. Spencer Gentle, pastor of
Papago Park Brethren Church, Tempe, Arizona,
former editor of "The Brethren Evangelist."

I used to take my son to church and then I'd drive
way, "I've more important things to do" is what I used
) say. I lived a normal life, but never entered in the
mctuary with the lad, to learn the fear of sin. Of
Durse, for children it was best, I gladly made him go,
rid thought the church would teach some lessons he
iculd know. But he grew up and quit it all, nor did
e ask of me, and soon was out in deepest sin, as vile
3 vile could be. We took him to church today I entered
ith the rest, to hear the robed choir stand and sing
£ mansions of the blest. My face was wet with scalding
?ars as I remember then, had I but gone with him
pfore, the man he might have been. Yes, I went to
lurch today, as long I should have done, and wept,

cause I knew I'd helped to damn my only son.

One million kids may be in trouble. That's the num-
?r that dropped from Sunday School enrollment during
ie past eight years. This is in face of a dramatic in-
rease in the population of the U.S.

A FATHER'S PRAYER

Dear God, my little boy of three
Has said his nightly prayer to Thee;
Before his eyes were closed in sleep
He asked that Thou his soul would keep.

And I, still kneeling at his bed,
My hand upon his tousled head,
Do ask with deep humility
Make me, Kind Lord, a worthy Dad
That I may lead this little lad
In pathways ever fair and bright

That I may keep his steps aright.
O God, his trust must never be
Destroyed or even marred by me.
So for the simple things he prayed
With childish voice so unafraid,
I, trembling, ask the same from Thee,
O Lord, Kind Lord, remember- me!

— Selected

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World Religious News

in Keview

LOG OF HIROSHIMA COPILOT:
'MY GOD, WHAT HAVE
WE DONE?'

New York (EP) — A log written
by the co-pilot of the B-29 which
dropped the atom bomb on Hiro-
shima in 1945 was sold at public
auction here for $37,000.

Robert A. Lewis, an Army Air
Force captain when the mission took
place, kept the record at the request
of William Laurence, then science
editor of The New York Times.

After the bomber "Enola Gay,"
dropped its deadly cargo to earth on
Aug. 6, 1945, Mr. Lewis wrote:

"The city was 90 per cent covered
with smoke. ... I am certain the

entire crew felt this experience was
more than any one human had ever
thought possible.

"Just how many Japs did we kill?
I honestly have the feeling of grop-
ing for words to explain this or I
might say My God, what have we
do ne ?

"If I live a hundred years, I'll
never quite get these few minutes
out of my mind. . . ."

Mr. Lewis now lives in New
Brunswick, N.J., and is the manager
of a candy manufacturing plant. He
has lived a quiet life since leaving
the Army, making occasional public
appearances at which he voiced
hopes that the need to use atomic
weapons will not again occur.

SCIENTIST, IMPRISONED IN
URUGUAY SAYS A BIBLE
PRESERVED HIS SANITY

New York (EP) — A Colorad
scientist, kidnapped and held captiv
for seven months in a wire cage b
rebels in Uruguay, told a New Yor
audience how the Bible helped hir
keep his sanity and establish
"Christian relationship" with hi
captors.

Claude L. Fly, a soil expert fror:
Fort Collins, was one of five person
honored at a luncheon inauguratin
the 31st Annual Interfaith Nation;
Bible Week.

He was cited for "living the Bible
during his ordeal.

Other notables honored were Peai
S. Buck, for her book, The Stor
BibLe; Kenneth N. Taylor of Whe;
ton, 111., for The Living Bible,
paraphrase; Arthur J. Goldberj
former Justice of the U.S. Suprern
Court and the first Jew to fill th
po3t of chairman of National Bib];
Week, and Maj. Gen. E. C. R. Las]
er, general industry chairman ft
Bible Week.

Mr. Fly was kidnapped on Auj
1, 1970, while work'ng as an agi
cultural scientist in Montevide
Uruguay.

EVERY TUB SITS ON ITS OWN BOTTOM

This is one of those invisible, so-called Scriptures
often quoted by people as Bible. Actually, it is not Bible.
It is found nowhere in the Bible. But its principle is
true. It points to individual responsibility.

The Bible says, "So then every one of us shall give
account of himself to God" (Rom. 14:12).

A husband cannot ride to Heaven on his wife's petti-
coat. A wife cannot get to Heaven on her husband's
experience. A child cannot go to Heaven on his parent's
salvation. Each one must make his own choice of Jesus
as his Savior.

Every hen lays its own egg. Every cow gives its own
milk. Every dog does his own barking.

For a tub to be useful it must be used properly. If it
is set on its side, the contents run out. If it is set up-
side down, that which is within falls out. It must sit on
its own bottom.

If it sits on another tub's bottom, the other tub would
have to be upside down. Only one tub would hold water.
One tub's contents would be lost.

So every tub has to sit on its own bottom! And every
sinner has to give account of himself to God !

—Evangelist Joe Boyd
from the Sword of the Lord

'MADE BY GOD' —

LEADING AIR CONDITIONER

by Norman Rohrer

Your air conditioner is measured in BTU's (Briti:
Thermal Unit) which indicate the amount of heat i
quired to raise the temperature of one pound of wat
one degree.

An average home air-conditioner is able to cool fro
5,000 to 7,000 BTUs. Even the larger window units, on
separate circuit, generally give out no more than 10,0'
to 14,000 BTUs.

By contrast, take note of a large, well-watered tre
The daily process of evaporation from this one tree g<
produce the effect of more than a million BTUs. Th'l
the "air-conditioning" effect of one tree is equal toi
hundred or more air-conditioners made by man.

Multiply this process by millions of trees on Got
earth and you begin to comprehend the importance
preserving the life-giving trees everywhere!

[arch 11, 1972

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POETRY CORNER

I WISH I KNEW

by Weir E. Tritch

I shudder when in mind I view,
he host of the things I wish I knew.

I wish I knew what there is to know
bout God's great celestial show.

Why does the sun come up each day

drive our earthly gloom away?

And why in the stillness of the night
o the moon and stars give off their light?

They twinkle there in the sky so dark
ike the smithy's anvil's glittering spark.

I look in wonder as they shine,
ow far it is to the holy shrine.

For no one less than the God of all
juld make one shine or make one fall.

How does the lily with leaves of green
Its gleaming whiteness for flowers glean,

From the self same soil where grows an oak
Or a bed of nutritious artichoke?

There too may be found in radiant hue,
The portulaca 'neath sparkling dew.

And for the yellow to behold
Is found a bed of marigold.

Then where the tulip graced the spring
We find the zenia — a gorgeous thing.

Only God in His graceous ways
Could cool the nights and warm the days

In such a way that from it all
He could from earth these wonders call.

IS PATRIOTISM WRONG?

One of the by-products of the present "one-world" philosophy which is so popular
in some quarters today is the playing down of patriotism.

Conversely we see the strange phenomenon of an over-consideration for the
nationalistic feelings of others, with a corresponding lack of emphasis on our own
national rights and the moral duty of American citizens to be proud of and con-
cerned for the good name and welfare of our own land.

Frequently, perceptive editorial writers of our day call attention to the present
dirve against patriotism and how it is playing directly into the hands of the enemies
of our country.

No one would defend the flag-waving of those "patriots" whose chief aim seems
to be the glorification of self, or the grinding of some particular axe. Such is shallow
and even obnoxious.

On the other hand, every American citizen should be proud of this land in which
we live and a zealous guardian of those things for which she stands. That this will
at times involve a clear-cut stand for our national rights and prestige is inevitable.
Such is both a duty and a privilege.

As a Roman citizen the Apostle Paul found his rights disregarded in Philippi.
Did he yield to the indignities heaped upon him without protest? A reading of the
incident shows that he rightly demanded an apology, and got one.

The day of the big stick and of sword-rattling may be gone but along with it has
also* gone a willingness to stand for rights which often involve moral principles. A
firm stand and a bold assertion of national integrity have often nipped incipient
trouble in the bud. It may do it again in the future.

As Americans we should be proud and thankful of our country and for our
national heritage. Such patriotism is greatly needed today.

The Presbyterian Journal, June 30, 1971
— L.N.B.

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CHEEP ADVICE

Think how happy you would be if you
lost everything you have right now — then
got it back again.

No man will ever be a great leader who
does not take genuine joy in the success
of those under him

Temper is what gets most of us in
trouble, pride is what keeps us there,

A good supervisor', someone once said,
is a guy who can step on your toes with-
out messing up your shine.

The trouble with the guy who talks too
fast is that he often says something he
hasn't thought of yet.

A company is known by the men it
keeps.

Cooperation is doing with a smile what
you have to do anyway.

All ambitions are lawful except those
that climb upward on the backs of others.

Joseph Conrad

Anger is often more harmful than the
injury Which caused it.

A good boss is a guy who will take a
little more than his share of the blame
and a little less than his share of the
credit.

LAFF-A-LITTLE

A small boy leading a donkey passed
by an army camp and a soldier wanted to
have some fun with the lad. . . . "Why
are you holding your brother so tight?"

"So's he won't join the army," the boy
replied.

Prosperity is the period between the
last payment on the old car and the first
payment on the new one.

Teacher: "What inspired the pioneers
to set forth in their covered wagons?"

Johnny: "Well, maybe they didn't want
to wait indefinitely for a train."

"My husband," explained Mrs. Jones,
"is an efficiency expert for a large
company."

"Imagine that," said Mrs. Brown, "but
what does an efficiency expert do?"

Mrs. Jones gave the matter some
thought. "Well, I'm not sure I can des-
cribe it exactly, but when I do it, he calls
it nagging."

A young man said to the girl he was
dating: "My father is old and in very
poor health. He's going to die soon and I
will inherit all his money. Why don't you
marry me? I'm soon going to be a
millionaire."

Two days later the girl became his
stepmother.

[arch 11, 1972

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JlO 1 JjilQUUIJ

FULFILLING THE TASK

by Bonnie Munson

HAVE FOUND since coming to Brethren House

the first opportunity to serve the Lord in a full-time

ipacity. I feel that each hour and each job I do is

irected toward fulfilling the task He has called me to

"Why is it that He gives us these special abilities to

0 certain things best? It is that God's people will be
quipped to do better work for Him, building up the
lurch, the body of Christ, to a position of strength
nd maturity. ..." I feel God has opened Brethren
Jouse for the express purpose of teaching people in
lie ways of God, and my gift from Him has ordained
lie to care about people and lead them and teach them
irough His Holy Spirit.

i Brethren House is primarily involved in a teaching
linistry. Our uniqueness allows us an opportunity to
ach things about God that are new and exciting to
ie people who come.

At the present time we are engaged in a series on
jie Second Coming of Christ. There is within this house
ti atmosphere of expectancy that is really indescrib-
ble. A banner at the top of the wall about a foot high
(nd six feet long proclaims emphatically, "Jesus is
loming Back!" For the past four weeks then we have
sen discovering just what that means. At each level
|f understanding we have probed the questions of How
f; He Coming Back? When? What will He do? What
pe should be doing till He comes? The handcraft activ-
ies have grown out of our increased understanding of
le Scripture, and several games have emerged to help
s sort through and see clearly what this event will
jiean to us when our Lord returns.

1 My specific tasks are involved in planning, devising
naterials, sorting and organizing the materials avail-
ble and recording them so that we can use them during
! given series of lessons. I am also personally involved
| the many activities of Brethren House. In all of these
uties I am one member of the team. I feel very
>rtunate to be working with Rev. and Mrs. Phil Lersch
s we try to be faithful in using our gifts together for
od's glory.

I guess the best way to try to describe what I do is
go through a week with you and outline my
rtivities.

Sunday is the beginning of the week, setting up for
lfi the tone of things to come. At 9:30 we have adult
worship, and I receive the infilling I need to grow and
lengthen my faith. We stress involvement here, and
fter a period of time the topic of the sermon is dis-
Jssed among us with directed questions from the
astor. It is many times helpful to share with each
ther the many blessings God brings us and to support
tie another in the trials that come our way.

Bonnie Munson

At 10:30 is our Church School where we divide into
study groups, and I work with Mrs. Lersch and Mrs.
Kamp in teaching the children. The adults go next door
to the parsonage and the entire open space of Brethren
House then is used in learning experiences and activ-
ities. We have broken the group down only in ability
and level of understanding, and we move freely around
the House. Because the children are interested and in-
volved in what they are doing and learning individually,
they are not distracted as others go about working on
their own projects.

We have individualized projects available, and each
child can choose what he would like to do. Each activity
is carefully and painstakingly designed so that each one
will learn effectively the lesson at hand. By allowing
choices we eliminate the doldrums and boredoms of
listening to something they already know or the frus-
tration of facing something that is beyond their under-
standing. I make a real effort to learn to know the
children better individually so that in my planning I am
aware of their level of understanding, the misunder-
standings they have and their interests. This way I can
capitalize on what they like to do and then use it to
teach a truth they need to know.

Sunday night is spent in staff meetings and devotions
to strengthen us and allow us time to use effectively
the gifts God has given each of us. As we outline and
prepare materials for the following weeks, we find this
a very stimulating time. Seaching the Scriptures for
truths we must teach we then gain insights into the
best way possible to communicate these truths to the
students.

Monday night offers the teens an opportunity to come
and relax and enjoy themselves. We have many Bible
games available. Usually there is something on the

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listening center, which is a record player or cassette
player piped into earphones. Here they can listen to
Jesus Cltrist, Superstar or the new rock opera Truth
of Truths. After they've listened to the music we some-
times have opportunity to expand or explore the topic
and add interpretation according to Scripture. I con-
sider this an extremely valuable learning experience.
Many times too, they help with some of the ongoing
projects we are preparing for the children. It is an
important time when we can relate to one another in
an atmosphere that reminds us of God's presence and
care.

Tuesday Brethren House is open from 2-5 p.m. for
the children. Since this is the first day of our week-day
program we usually introduce a Bible truth with a story,
a record, or some other medium we have devised. Each
one as he comes must participate in this first activity.
After that a handcraft we have designed reinforces that
same Bible truth. Some of the children take these crafts
home and they become teaching vehicles there. If the
child clearly understands what he has made, the parents
too will learn the lesson we have taught. Others, how-
ever, are reluctant to take them home stating that their
parents do not want anymore "Jesus things," or they
will only throw it away. It is sad to realize that some of
their home experiences are the exact opposite of that of
learning about Jesus at Brethren House.

Wednesday we are open again from 2-5 p.m. and
repeat many of the things from the day before because
many of the children come on different days. We try
to use the children's natural ability then to teach others
what they have learned. In the evening we have a sew-
ing class for young girls — "Sewing for Others." We
have made a baby quilt for World Relief and are work-
ing now on a larger one for children. We are also learn-
ing to crochet and to weave and will eventually have
warm blankets and afghans for needy children.

Thursday morning is usually spent with some work-
ers who come to help get the materials organized and
recorded. In the afternoon Brethren House is open again
from 2-5. As always, games and fun are a part of the
activities, and often we allow painting in the back room.
We attempt to tie in anything we are doing with the
theme or subject of the week, thus giving it additional
meaning.

Then in the evening we have a newly organized Adult
Study on the book Late Great Planet Earth. This book
presents the prophecies in relation to the events taking
place and speculation on what is to occur before the
Lord returns. This gives depth and understanding to
my knowledge of the Second Coming and the exchange
of ideas is refreshing.

Friday is a catch-up day when plans for Sunday take
form and unfinished jobs are completed.

Saturday is for cleaning and preparation. Because of
the varied visual materials and choices provided we need
to prepare many tables and corners with opportunities
for learning experiences. Although this variety requires
a great deal of time, it is very rewarding to see a child
light up and relate some thing new he has learned or to
hear him explaining to another child some of the things
he has been doing. Then we know that he has learned
far more by discovery than we could have ever taught
him by "telling" him.

In an effort to make our program continuously moi
effective we are frequently making changes. By the tirr
you read this my weekly schedule will likely be diffe
ent, as we are presently considering some changes i
our weekend schedule. I do hope by reading this yo
have a clearer idea of what I'm doing at Brethren Hous

The National Sisterhood Board has adopU
Bonnie Munson as our National Project for th
year. We will be contributing to the support <
her work at Brethren House in St. Petersburg
Florida.

SOUTHEAST DISTRICT
SISTERHOOD MEETS

HPHE MAURERTOWN S.M.M. girls held the Soutj
1 east District Sisterhood meeting at our church «j
January 14 and 15.

Registration started at 7 p.m. on Friday followed
refreshments. Then our district president, Caroli|
Mills, brought our business meeting to order. After o
meeting we had a hypnotism, and all those who h
never played "cow" before had their chance. Finally i
found a place to put our sleeping bags and settled do\
to try and get some sleep.

The next morning breakfast was served at 8:30.
9:30 we all piled into the cars and went to the Ni
Market Battlefield. There we were given a special guict
tour with two films.

We arrived back at the church at 12:30 where
delicious lunch was served.

After lunch we had another short business meeti
ending with the S.M.M. benediction. The pajama pa:
ended, all 46 girls packed up and went home.

Donna Shank

Playing "cow" can put you in the black

[arch 11, 1972

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In This Issue:

3 APRIL IS WORLD RELIEF MONTH

Guest Editorial

4 FLORIDA REFLECTIONS

by Dale RuLon

5 WORLD RELIGIOUS NEWS IN REVIEW
7 BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

9 MOTIVATED MEN

10 MISSIONARY NEWS

16 KNOW YOUR BRETHREN CHURCHES

20 SHE CARES WHEN THEY BLEED
by Lillian Graffam

22 I WISH I COULD HELP

23 WORLD RELIEF EMPHASIS

27 THE CONTINUING RESURRECTION
by Thomas A. Schultz

30 SISTERHOOD

MEMBER

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HE DIED ALONE

He made the earth . . .

And it had no room for Him;

He made the rock . . .

And it was a tomb for Him;

He made the steel . . .

Which pierced the very heart of Him;

The imbedded thorns . . .

Which became a part of Him;

He gave their breath . . .

To the mob which jeered at Him;

He molded the shape . . .

Of the faces that leered at Him;

Yet never a tear . . .

Did the multitude shed for Him;

Though the sin of us all . . .

Lay heavy as lead on Him.

He called on God . . .

And God turned His face from Him.

He died alone . . .

O, the marvelous grace of Him!

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APRIL IS WORLD RELIEF MONTH

in the Brethren Church

Dear Brethren:

April is the month for emphasis, education, appeal and offerings for
Brethren World Relief.

Materials sent to pastors: Every church has received a supply of
two brochures, so that everyone in the congregation might have current
information about the work of the World Relief Commission — the agency
of NAE through which Brethren World Relief offerings reach those in
need.

One brochure is entitled, "One Picture is Worth a Thousand Words" —
giving facts and visual evidence of the great work God is doing through
WRC with our money and prayers. The other brochure is called,, "Memory
of Pakistani Faces Haunts K of P Relief Leader" and on the back, "The
Bengali Refugees: A Surfeit of Woe" — a newspaper report and pictures
from Dr. Everett Graffam's travels.

The Brethren Evangelist: Tivo issues of the Evangelist will carry
World Relief information — the one you have in your hand, and the April
8th issue. Each picture, each article, and each statistic carries a part of
the story. It's a two-fold story. First, how much great good is being done
both physically and spiritually with Brethren dollars. Secondly, how much
there is to do yet and how we can help with increased giving and prayers.

Finances: Over $7,500 was given for World Relief by Brethren in 1971
— the highest year yet. Complete details appear in the April 8th
Evangelist. More churches are becoming concerned and involved — some
for the first time last year. These facts are encouraging. It looks good . . .
but the needs look even greater, so we press for more sacrificial giving
because we have so much to share (of our means and our faith) .

First-hand report : As described elsewhere in this issue, I will be
traveling to six countries in Southeast Asia with the World Relief Com-
mission in April, gathering current information and pictures of the relief
work. Monday night of General Conference I'll show slide pictures of
Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Take a close look on these pages at all there is to see and "feel." You
can help. Give through your church or, if you are a non-resident member,
send a contribution directly to our committee treasurer, Mr. George Kerlin.

Thanks for your help and emphasis and prayers.
Signed: Pastor Phil Lersch, for the Brethren
World Relief Committee

(Mrs.) Bonnie Summy
(Mrs.) Joan Bowers
(Mrs.) Helen Dickso?i
Mr. George Kerlin, treas.

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by Dale RuLon

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SUNSHINE, WARMTH, waving palm trees, the roar
of the surf, birth, death, joy, sorrow, affluency,
poverty, loneliness . . . these all go to make up the
city and county of Sarasota, Florida. This article sum-
marizes the writer's thoughts and feelings upon his
return from a two-week visit to Sarasota as part of his
Seminary Studies.

The writer became acutely aware of the vision that
Reverend Fred C. Vanator, Pastor Emeritus of the
Sarasota Brethren Church, had and still has for God's
work in the Sarasota area. Rev. Vanator saw the need
and moved forward to form the church with the help
of his wife and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mohler, his daughter
and son-in-law. He stepped aside 2 years later as another
pastor took over the role of leadership; however, Rev-
erend Fred remained active as the founder with the
vision and spent much time before the Lord seeking
His will for the church.

Twelve years ago another man of vision, Reverend
J. D. Hamel, was called to be the pastor. He too saw
the vision — that of presenting Jesus Christ to everyone.
The culmination of this vision in spiritual as well as
physical results can be seen each Lord's day at 150
North Shade Street in Sarasota and throughout the city
the rest of the week.

These results were possible because of men anc
women of God seeking His will for their lives and follow
ing the commission of God to present the Word to all
This vision became a reality as a result of much prayei
plus the outreach of radio for six years and the tele
vision program which has helped put the Gospel o
Jesus Christ before the people of the Sarasota area.

This writer was invited by several laymen the thin
day he was in Sarasota to go calling with them, whicl
he readily accepted. The church has grown because tlw
people are serving God by serving the people of Sara
sota. Community involvement with good spiritual foot
has been the key. Christianity is Love, Concern am
Compassion for your brother or sister be they white
black, brown, red or yellow.

Bole RuLon is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Lctwrenc
RuLon of Waterloo, Iowa. He attended grad
school and high school in Waterloo graduating |
1953. He entered Ashland College in Septembe
of 1953 and graduated with a B.S. degree in Edu
cation. Before entering Ashland Theological Semt
inary where he is presently a student he taugh
school in Wadsworth, Ohio.

He is presently serving as pastor of the Sidliva
Christian Church in Sullivan, Ohio.

FIRST THINGS FIRST
Matthew 6:33

March 25, 1972

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World Religious News

eview

3SETHREN REFUGEE AID
INCLUDES $5,000 TO PRESS
U.S. ACTION ON PAKISTAN

Elgin, III. (EP) — Allocation of
539,500 for aid to East Pakistani
e-fugees in India was voted here
by the Church of the Brethren.

The denomination's General Board
itipulated that $5,000 of the sum
inay be used domestically in
;ittemps to assist the refugees;
|hrough diplomatic channels.
| It would implement Brethren
fforts to have the United States
ncrease the aid to the 10 million
efugees who have fled to India,
uspend military aid to the govern-
nent of Pakistan, and to work for
lolitical stability in East Pakistan.

JALF OF COLLEGIANS USED
j'OT— GALLUP POLL

Princeton, N.J. (EP) - - The num-
er of college students in the U.S.
f/ho have used marijuana is increas-
ig, according to the Gallup Poll
/hich sets the current percentage
t 51 among those who have used
he drug once.

j Only 5 per cent of all college
Students said they tried marijuana
/hen the Gallup college drug survey
'as started in 1967. By 1969, the
igure had climbed to 22 per cent,
.etween 1969 and 1970, percentage
lmost doubled, from 22 to 42 per
ent.

Latest findings showed that the
reat majority of marijuana "triers"
rere recent users. Of the 51 per cent
mo tried marijuana, four out of
ive had used the drug within the
ast year; three out of five within
he last 30 days. The latter groups
laid they used the drug an average
f nine times a month.

The survey results are based on
ersonal interviews conducted in
Tovember and December with 1,063
ollege and university students on
7 campuses.

TRUTH OF TRUTHS' A MAJOR
HIT: ROCK OPERA
FAITHFUL TO BIBLE

Hollywood, Calif. (EP) -- For five
years Ray Ruff wanted to tell the
biblical story in a "contemporary
pop" album.

The producer of popular records
almost abandoned his project when
"Jesus Christ Superstar" appeared
in 1970. But he went ahead and re-
sponse to the resulting "Truth of
Truths" — while not making the press
splash of "Superstar" — has more
than justified his persistence.

"Truth of Truths," a two-record
album, is increasingly being played
in its entirety on radio stations. Big
name singers have asked for per-
mission to record individual songs
and youth interest is soaring.

Like "Superstar," Mr. Ruff's work
is a "rock opera." But there the
similarities stop. "Truth of Truths"
covers the whole Bible — from Crea-
tion to Revelation. And it stays
extremely close to the scriptural
texts.

BANGLADESH TO BE SECULAR

COUNTRY— NOT MUSLIM

New Delhi (EP) — The People's
Republic of Bangladesh — the world's
139th independent nation — intends to
be a secular country, and does not
wish to be known as a Muslim coun-
try, according to the deputy chief
of the Bangladesh mission here.

Mr. Jayuddin told newsmen that,
although Bangladesh — formerly
East Pakistan — has "the second
largest Muslim population in the
world," the new nation stands for
"democracy, socialism, and equal
opportunity for all, irrespective of
religion or caste."

About 89 per cent of Bangladesh's
estimated 75 million people are
Muslim. Bengalis make up 60 per
cent of the population.

The name Bengal is derived from
the ancient kingdom of Benga, first
mentioned in Sanskrit literature
thousands of years ago.

YOUNG DOPE ADDICT DIES

AFTER WRITING
KING HEROIN PSALM'

Reidsville, N.C. (EP) — A tragic,
twisted rewording of the 23rd Psalm
was found in a closed car here beside
a dead heroin addict. She was 23.

Senator Sam J. Ervin Jr. of North
Carolina inserted the dead girl's
message in the Congressional
Record:

"King Heroin is my shepherd, I
shall always want. He maketh me
to he down in the gutters.

"He leadeth me beside the troubled
waters. He destroyeth my soul.

"He leadeth me in the paths of
wickedness.

"Yea, I shall walk through the
valley of poverty and will fear no
evil, for thou, Heroin, are with me.

"Thy Needle and Capsule comfort
me. Thou strippest the table of
groceries in the presence of my
family. Thou robbest my head of
reason.

"My cup of sorrow runneth over.
Surely heroin addiction shall stalk
me all the days of my life and I will
dwell in the House of the Damned
forever."

Also found in the car with the
dead woman was this written
message:

"Jail didn't cure me. Nor did
hospitalization help me for long. The
doctor told my family it would have
been better, and indeed kinder, if
the person who got me hooked on
dope had taken a gun and blown my
brains out. And I wish to God he
had. My God, how I wish it."

ALL NIGHT PRAYER VIGIL
FOR POWs PRAISED

Washington, D.C. (EP) - - An all-
night prayer vigil being held Friday
evenings at the First Church of the
Open Bible in Ottumwa, Iowa, was
cited on the floor of the House of
Representatives as "an example
for all."

The emphasis of the vigils is on
prayer that American prisoners of
war and missing in action will be
released, Rep. John H. Kyi (R. -
Iowa), a Presbyterian, told his
colleagues. "I have been inspired and
gratified by the concern of the
American people in the plight of our
men in prisoner of war camps," he
said.

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FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA

GREETINGS from the Falls City Brethren! May the
Lord Bless all of you during this entire year!

We feel that the Holy Spirit is working in our church,
and we were blessed by twenty new members in 1971.
We pray for many more in 1972! May all our Brethren
grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior!

We have an afternoon study club and prayer meeting
in the homes. It is progressing nicely, and we are pray-
ing for more to attend. The evening prayer meetings
are he'd either in the church or in homes.

W.M.S. women are busy in their work. We have a
nice showing on our bandages and ulcer pads. February,
the month of hearts, has been the date of the W.M.S.
Annual Birthday Party, and this year it was held on
February 20. One hundred guests attended the dinner
and program. Members of the First Brethren Church
of Morrill, Kansas were guests and assisted with the
program. Each person contributed a penny for each year
of their age, and this money is used as a church im-
provement fund.

Rev. Elmer Keck offered grace preceeding the meal.
Birthday cakes decorated the many tables. Need I say
"all enjoyed a bountiful meal?"

The theme of our program was, "Midland Hall of
Fame coming from southeast Nebraska and northeast
Kansas. At our program we were visited by "Minnie
Pearl" — Mrs. Gene McGinnis; Bob Wissinger as
"Liberace"; a number of recitations; a duet by the
"Gold Dust Twins" — Mrs. Harvey Hinz and Mrs. James
Reiger; musical duet by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Landes
and a so'o by John Eisenbise, "How Great Thou Art."
The Junior and Primary Department entertained with
songs. "Liberace's piano students each had a solo, and
we were visited by "Junior Samples" — James Reiger;
Lester Peck as "Grandpa Jones" and the "Culhane
family" — Mrs. James Reiger, Lester Peck, Gene Killings-
worth and James Reiger.

Charles Stednitz and Mrs. Ella Peck were honored as
birthday king and queen of 1972. They received a
boutonniere and corsage. We were so royally enter-
tained that we are all ready looking forward to next
year's Birthday Party.

New draperies have been installed at the parsonage,
a new double sink and new cupboards have been in-
stared in the church basement. These new additions
are a great improvement and are truly appreciated.

Our church will be host to the World Day of Prayer
on March 3. Mrs. Keck is chairman in charge. There
will be three sessions at 2, 4 and 7:30 p.m.

Lenten breakfasts each Wednesday morning are being
well attended by the Laymen.

May there be a spirit of revival in all our churches
during this new year.

Corresponding Secretary
Ethyl Schroedl

You are invited

30fh anniversary

OF THE

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

OF EVANGELICALS

CHASE-PARK PLAZA HOTEL
APRIL 11-13. 1972
ST. LOUIS. MISSOURI

SPEAKERS

DR. CLYDE W. TAYLOR

General Director, NAE

International Secretary, World Evangelical Fellowship

REV. CECIL B. KNIGHT

Assistant General Overseer,

Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee

DR. HUDSON T. ARMERDING

President, NAE

President, Wheaton College

DR. HAROLD J. OCKENGA

President, Gordon College and Gordon Conwell Seminary

REV. DAVID WILKERSON

David Wilkerson Crusades

Author

DR. ROBERT N. THOMPSON, M.P.

Member of Parliament, Canada

President, Evangelical Fellowship of Canada

DR. GEORGE SWEETING

President, Moody Bible Institute

CONVENTION THEME

PLAN NOW TO
SHARE IN THIS
HISTORIC
RETURN TO
ST. LOUIS
CITY OF
NAE'S BIRTH

Write for information
and registration forms today:

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF EVANGELICALS

P.O. Box 28 — Wheaton, Illinois 60187

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF
SERVICE TO AMERICA

March 25, 1972

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^Jtxsr^

CATt°

OPERATION: "SOMEBODY CARES11

"TtiE PITTSBURGH BYC introduced a new experi-
1 ment entitled "Somebody Cares." Their experience
is shared here to encourage others to develop new
[programs.

"We mailed comic type booklets from Chick Publica-
tions with a real gospel message to three hundred homes
: in our area. One mailing each week for four weeks with
two booklets in each envelope went out except the fourth
llveek which included a Four Spiritual Laws tract from
ampus Crusade for Christ, a pamphlet introducting
>ur church and ministry and a Survey Card with ques-
:ions on it. Some of the questions were: Did you enjoy
he booklets? Did you understand the message? Did
yon accept Jesus Christ as Savior? The response was
^ery encouraging. Approximately 10% of the Survey
"ards were returned. About 80% of these answered
yes" to all the questions and many wrote comments
tating how much they enjoyed the booklets and several
requested visits.

"This fits in well with our church ministry. Adult
teams will visit these homes where a hunger for God's
word was expressed. I feel sure we have found a method
for picking out the "ripe fruit" in our Lord's vineyard
and am hopeful this new door may lead us into a pros-
perous ministry here at Pittsburgh.

"I will be glad to give complete details such as the
expense, work involved, etc. to anyone that may be
interested."

The following poem was read by a BYCer from Pitts-
burgh at the Rally-Retreat at Vandergrift for the Cele-
bration hour to explain what the youth at Pittsburgh
had done in Operation: Somebody Cares."

At this rally we assemble,

as contented Brethren Youth.
In other places many tremble,

And are asking "What Is Truth."
These times in which we're living,

Many running "to and fro,"
Grabbing all this world is giving,

And not caring what they sow.
But now we ask these questions,

As true Christians, do we share?
Do we give hope in our suggestions?

Does anyone really care?
Our pastors keep proclaiming,

You must witness, you must go.
There is one thing yet remaining,

That's your answer, yes or no.
Just a crumb from Jesus' table,

Is sufficient for their need,
We know our youth are able,

To sow the gospel seed.
Recently a new experiment,

Has brought us much delight.
We have renewed excitement,

As the blind receive their sight.
Three hundred homes were challenged,

With our booklets of "Good News."
It didn't take much talent,

Just our time for God to use.
Many persons made decisions,

And have mailed us their reply.
Yes, Jesus is their reason,

"Eternal Life," they will not die.
If you would like to be a witness,

But not certain "how or where,"
We'll "display" if you will let us,

Operation "somebody cares."

Pittsburgh BYC
John E. Lynch,
Youth Superintendent
430 South Evaline St.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15224

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The Brethren Evangelist

CASSETTES

ADDED

TO THE

AUDIO-VISUAL

LIBRARY!

The following cassettes have been added to the Board
of Christian Education rental library and are available
upon at least two weeks notice for $1.00 each. Please
send your name, address, date of showing, catalog num-
ber and title/s of cassettes you desire along with second
and third choices if possible.

C3-13 Session One — Basic Principles for Interpreting
the Bible

Session Two — God the Creator

This cassette is in the Foundation for Practical
Faith: A Layman's Theology series and has a
manual with study questions.

CS-14 Session Three — Jesus Christ: Lord and
Redeemer
Session Four — The Holy Spirit and the Church

This cassette is in the Foundation for Practical
Faith: A Layman's Theology series and has a
manual with study questions.

CS-15 Session Five — The Christian Understanding
Of Man

Session Six — Faith
This cassette is in the Foundation for Practical
Faith: A Layman's Theology series and has a
manual with study questions.

CS-16 Session Seven — Why Do Innocent People Suffer
Session Eight — Eternal Life

This cassette is in the Foundation for Practical
Faith: A Layman's Theology series and has a
manual with study questions.

CS-17 Side 1— Who Is Jesus Christ For Us Today? is

an honest look at the historical Jesus in the
light of our contemporary way of thinking
about reality.

Side 2 — Fundamentals Of A Sharing Group con-
sists of a panel discussion on the basic princi-
ples in starting a small group.

CS-18 Side 1— How Do You Speak Of God In The
Modern World? is a candid dialogue on relating
God to contemporary life.

Side 2 — Basic Principles Of Group Life is a

panel discussion on fundamental group tenets.

CS -19 Side 1— What's All The Confusion About The
Holy Spirit? an interview with a seminary
professor and a Church of God minister, deals
with the confusing aspects of the Holy Spirit.

Side 2 — Identity Of A Group explores the unifi-
cation of the various members of the group.

CS-20 Side 1— -Can The Church Continue? is an inter-
view with William S. Taegel, minister of an!
experimental church seeking to rediscover New'
Testament guidelines for contemporary form;
and mission.

Side 2 — Conversational Prayer is a discussion
and demonstration of this unique way oJ
prayer in small groups.

CS-21 Side 1— Does God Speak Through A Book 2,<MH
Years Old? explores the question of how tht
Bible becomes the living word of God in oui
day.

Side 2 — The Communications Problems in smal
groups is explored.

CS 22 Side 1— Am I An Alien or a Citizen of ThL<
World? - A seminary professor and a busines.'
man discuss the meaning of being a citizen o
the world and at the same time a citizen o
the Kingdom of God.

Side 2 — The Leadership Crisis focuses on a dis
cussion of the role of the leader, the person o
the leader, and the leader's functions.

CS-23 Side 1— Is God In Everything? Virginia La\'
shares her own experience in the tragic losj
of her husband as a martyr in the Congo.

Side 2 — Typical Group Problems - The pant i J
discusses typical problems which groups musjj
face.

CS-24 Side 1— The Lay Apostolate - Rev. Claxtoi
Monro discusses the meaning of the la:
apostolate for this day, how it functions in h:j
church, and the challenge of the renewal <1
the church through the renewal of the lait;;

Side 2— The Nurture of Small Groups - D

Samuel Emerick, Director of the Yorkfellow
Institute, discusses how outstanding layme I
and sensitive ministers can insure the eonti
ued life and growth of small groups.

CS-25 Side 1— What About My Future? - The questicj
of eternal life is discussed by Dr. Ed Bauma
creater of the Bible Telecast Series.

Side 2 — The Reasons For Being - The thesis I
this interview is that unless a group finds
reason for being beyond itself, it is destini1
to die.

irch 25, 1972

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■27

Side 1— God Can Use A Man's Life - The affir-
mation that God can use a man's life is docu-
mented in the personal witness of Mr. Milford
Chewning, a man whom God has thrust out
across America to bring men and women into
a new life with Jesus Christ.

Side 2 — Growth In Groups is an interview with
Betty Johnson and Pearl Glover after their
experience at the Reuel Howe Institute near
Birmingham, Michigan.

Side 1 — How Does God Make A Family Life

Meaningful - The answer to meaningful fam-
ily life is documented in the actual experiences
of a family seeking to live life under God.

Side 2 — Power of the Koinonia in the Group -

Chuck Carpenter describes from his own en-
counters what the power of the fellowship in
a small group has meant to him and dozens of
persons in his community.

CS-28 Side 1— How Does A Christian Handle Anger? -

Dr. Lila Bonner Miller, a group specialist and
psychiatrist, explores how anger can be
handled in groups as well as in life.

Side 2 — The Vision For Groups - Ben Johnson
indicates both the pitfalls and the possibilities
for small group life in a discussion which will
be decidedly beneficial to a group in search of
life's meaning.

MOTIVATED MEN

}•-..*.

LARRY R. BAKER

LARRY R. BAKER 23, is a middler at Ashland
Theological Seminary from Papago Park
Brethren Church in Tempe, Arizona. Larry has
been a member of the Brethren Church for four-
teen years. He was active in many organizations
during his four years at Scottsdale High School.
Some of his activities included president of the
National Honor Society, Spanish Club and March-
ing Band. Larry also served as Sunday School
Superintendent and Brethren Youth President.
In college, Larry majored in English and was a
member of Phi Sigma at Arizona State Univer-
sity. He serves on the Library Committee at
Ashland Theological Seminary where he is major-
ing in Christian Education.

Larry is married to the former Candace Dick-
son, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Duane Dick-
son. Candi is a social worker for the Headstart
Program in Ashland. She enjoys art, sewing and
journalism. The Bakers have two children,
Jennifer Christine, 3, who attends Headstart and
Jason Robert born October 4, 1971.

Larry is presently employed at Archway
Cookies and Minister of Christian Education at
Park Street Brethren Church in Ashland. Larry
plans to enter the pastoral ministry after gradu-
ation in January of 1974.

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The Brethren Evangelist,

MISSIONARY

news

7$a%Cd 70£t4,6toa O^eiMy @amfrwii&aa S&eet

Total Church Offerings

Individual Contributions

Bequests

Dividend and Interest Income

Memorial Gifts

General Conference Offering

District & National Organizations

TOTAL

Cal. Yr.

1968-1969

1969-1970

1971

$ 96,826

$132,874

$141,839

2,305

1,448

3,977

1,502 •

1,100

2,282

1,341

4,324

3,104

220

951

753

3,474

3,736

29,720

10,137

6,998

$135,388

$150,886

$162,689

7^6 7e« @&u*c£e& Ik ^(nCd TftiteiaH, @aerf%i&utfoi»&

1. Ashland, Park Street, Ohio $9,492

2. Berlin, Pennsylvania 8,342

3. Vinco, Pennsylvania 6,516

4. North Manchester, Indiana 6,339

5. New Lebanon, Ohio 6,134

6. Pleasant Hill, Ohio

7. Sarasota, Florida

8. Waterloo, Iowa

9. Goshen, Indiana
10. Smithville. Ohio

$5,769
5,247
4,839
4,702
4,295

The change in the denomination's fiscal year to coincide with the calendar year
will show differences in proportion of giving as compared to other years. It is evi-
dent that some listings are extremely high and others rather low; and yet we must
honestly comment that a Faith Promise program established in some churches has
helped to establish a new high in some local giving. These differences will reflect
only in this year of change-over and a new pattern of disbursements from local
churches will emerge in the near future.

Cal. Yr

CHURCH

LOCATION

1968-1969

1969-1970

1971

Southeastern District

Bethlehem

Harrisonburg, Va.

$ 728

$ 664

$2,084

Chandon

Herndon, Va.

205

Cumberland

Cumberland, Md.

Gatewood

Fayetteville, W. Va.

Haddix

Haddix, Ky.

Hagerstown

Hagerstown, Md.

2,258

1,754

2,556

Kimsey Run

Kimsey Run, W. Va.

Liberty

Quicksburg, Va.

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1972

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Linwood

Linwood, Md.

156

256

270

Lost Creek

Lost Creek, Ky.

107

112

Mathias

Mathias, W. Va.

170

348

714

Maurertown

Maurertown, Va.

794

918

768

Mt. Olive

Pineville, Va.

346

349

968

Oak Hill

Oak Hill, W. Va.

222

110

385

Rowdy

Rowdy, Ky.

St. James

St. James, Md.

766

987

905

St. Luke

Woodstock, Va.

Washington

Washington, D. C.

381

1,405

1,589

Pennsylvania District

Berlin

Berlin, Pa.

$4,036*

$4,275*

$8,342*

Brush Valley

Adrian, Pa.

175

360

Calvary

Pittstown, N. J.

Cameron

Cameron, W. Va.

Conemaugh

Conemaugh, Pa.

205

155

Fairless Hills-Levittown

Levittown, Pa.

403

502

1,055

Highland

Marianna, Pa.

150

350

420

Johnstown (First)

Johnstown, Pa.

688

750

463

Johnstown (Second)

Johnstown, Pa.

233

737

474

Johnstown (Third)

Johnstown, Pa.

1,806

880

Masontown

Masontown, Pa.

3,048

3,545

Meyersdale

Meyersdale, Pa.

100

Mt. Olivet

Georgetown, Del.

176

120

Mt. Pleasant

Mt. Pleasant, Pa.

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pa.

249

613

Quiet Dell

Cameron, W. Va.

Raystown

Saxton, Pa.

120

198

Sergeantsville

Sergeantsville, N.J.

502

384

365

Valley Church

Jones Mills, Pa.

Vandergrift

Vandergrift, Pa.

926

1,478

3,556

Vinoo

Mineral Point, Pa.

5,321*

5,269*

6,516*

Waynesboro

Waynesboro, Pa.

232

296

566

White Dale

Terra Alta, W. Va.

114

Ohio District

Akron

Akron, Ohio

$ 372

$ 224

$ 100

Ashland, Park Street

Ashland, Ohio

5,075*

7,795*

9,492*

Canton

Canton, Ohio

1,608

1,652

2,021

Columbus (Co-operative,

Columbus, Ohio

Dayton

Dayton, Ohio

1,750

2,327

1,991

Fremont

Fremont, Ohio

266

550

Garber

Ashland, Ohio

214

106

Glenford

Glenford, Ohio

Gratis

Gratis, Ohio

422

746

1,133

Gretna

Bellefontaine, Ohio

1,320

1,058

2,764

Louisville

Louisville, Ohio

2,918

2,453

3,896

Massillon

Massillon, Ohio

224

Newark

Newark, Ohio

249

189

305

New Lebanon

New Lebanon, Ohio

3,955*

6,628*

6,134*

North Georgetown

North Georgetown, Ohio

233

217

231

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill, Ohio

450

3,874

5,769*

Smithville

Smithville, Ohio

4,104*

6,282*

4,295*

Walcrest

Mansfield, Ohio

164

West Alexandria

West Alexandria, Ohio

917

1,596

Williamstown

Williamstown, Ohio

230

249

Indiana District

Ardmore

South Bend, Ind.

$ 387

$1,117

$ 967

Brighton

Howe, Ind.

127

242

200

Bryan

Bryan, Ohio

2,091

2,065

2,958

Burlington

Burlington, Ind.

585

1,231

1,600

Center Chapel

Peru, Ind.

187

122

College Corner

Wabash, Ind.

153

205

256

Corinth

Twelve Mile, Ind.

218

270

431

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The Breth

County Line

LaPaz, Ind.

583

345

664

Denver

Denver, Ind.

147

152

Dutchtown

Warsaw, Ind.

114

412

Elkhart

Elkhart, Ind.

6,280*

5,826*

3,109*

Elkhart,

Elkhart, Ind.

403

131

Winding Waters

Flora

Flora, Ind.

851

1,492

1,339

Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Ind.

( Crestwood )

Goshen

Goshen, Ind.

5,213*

3,655

4,702*

Huntington

Huntington, Ind.

369

298

283

Jefferson

Goshen, Ind.

250

1,069

1,445

Kokomo

Kokomo, Ind.

558

1,030

586

Loree

Bunker Hill, Ind.

3,054*

4,658*

1,003

Matteson

Bronson, Mich.

Mexico

Peru, Ind.

442

478

216

Milford

Milford, Ind.

548

1,343

1,361

Mishawaka

Mishawaka, Ind.

262

298

Muneie

Muneie, Ind.

359

419

921

Nappanee

Nappanee, Ind.

4,770*

5,565*

3,448

New Paris

New Paris, Ind.

4,451*

9,738*

4,019

North Liberty

North Liberty, Ind.

. 821

700

1,122

North Manchester

North Manchester, Ind.

2,418

6,907*

6,339*

Oakville

Oakville, Ind.

1,650

1,333

1,074

Peru

Peru, Ind.

107

Roann

Roann, Ind.

1,533

1,878

2,731

Roanoke

Roanoke, Ind. -

135

South Bend

South Bend, Ind.

1,074

1,366

Teegarden

Teegarden, Ind.

679

274

430

Tiosa

Rochester, Ind.

1,116

828

283

Wabash

Wabash, Ind.

486

858

297

Warsaw

Warsaw, Ind.

762

857

1,097

Central District

Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls, Iowa

$ 10

$ 377

$ 234

Cerro Gordo

Cerro Gordo, Illinois

209

Lanark

Lanark, Illinois

1,239

1,328

943

Milledgeville

Milledgeville, Illinois

1,903

2,249

3,384

Udell

Udell, Iowa

292

269

100

Waterloo

Waterloo, Iowa

1,674

2,977

4,839*

Midwest District

Carleton

Carleton, Nebr.

$ 13

$ 15

$ 2

Cheyenne

Cheyenne, Wyo.

Derby

Derby, Kans.

149

256

651

Falls City

Falls City, Nebr.

319

505

394

Fort Scott

Fort Scott, Kans.

189

Morrill

Morrill, Kans.

116

157

Mulvane

Mulvane, Kans.

460

506

289

Northern California

District

Lathrop

Lathrop, Calif.

$ 170

$ 516

$ 546

Manteca

Manteca, Calif.

306

432

1,017

Stockton

Stockton, Calif.

103

Southwestern District

Papago Park

Tempe, Ariz.

Tucson

Tucson, Ariz.

276

307

4,040

Others

St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg, Fla.

$ 186

$ 206

$ 271

Sarasota

Sarasota, Fla.

2,405

3,332

5,247*

Designates Top Ten Churches for each year.

March 25, 1972

Page Thirteen

30th ANNIVERSARY BANQUET
TO HIGHLIGHT NAE CONVENTION

SOCIAL ILLS, EVANGELISM AND EDUCATION

TO BE FOCUS OF NAE CONVENTION SEMINARS

OCKENGA, W9LKERSON AMONG SEVEN

TO ADDRESS 30th NAE CONVENTION

WHEATON, ILL.— A 30th Anniversary Banquet fea-
turing Dr. Harold J. Ockenga, president of Gordon
College and Gordon-Conwell Seminary, as speaker will
highlight a historic meeting of the National Association
of Evangelicals in St. Louis, Missouri April 11-13.

Ockenga, then pastor of Park Street Church in
(Boston, gave one of the major addresses at NAE's first
meeting in St. Louis, April 7-9, 1942. The three-million-
member organization returns to that city to commem-
orate three decades of service, convening under the
theme, "By My Spirit."

Since 1942, NAE has become the parent organization
d f four national affiliates and eleven commissions,
serving an estimated 10 to 11 million evangelicals. It
has offices in six regions of the nation, an Office of
Public Affairs in Washington, D.C. and headquarters
n Wheaton, Illinois. More than 200 local and area
associations have been established by members of the
hational body which serve the local interests of 38,000
member churches.

NAE's Anniversary Convention will feature seven
inajor speakers, including Dr. Harold J. Ockenga; Dr.
blyde W. Taylor, general director of NAE and inter-
national secretary of the World Evangelical Fellowship;
Dr. Hudson T. Armerding, president of NAE and
Wheaton College; Rev. Cecil B. Knight, assistant general
bverseer of the Church of God, Cleveland, Tenn.; Rev.
David Wilkerson of David Wilkerson Crusades and
luithor of The Cross and the Switchblade; the Honorable
Ftobert N. Thompson, Member of Parliament of Canada
jind president of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada;
,ind Dr. George Sweeting, president of Moody Bible
institute.

More than 60 commission sessions and workshops
will offer the expected 1,500 delegates a wide range of
resources for learning and fellowship in addition to
business sessions of the general body. Several com-
missions and affiliates will host special luncheons dur-
ing the three-day affair, featuring such speakers as Rev.
Bob Harrington, "Chaplain of Bourbon Street," and
Rev. A. H. Orthner who will report on recent revivals
in Canada.

The meeting will attract some 62 exhibitors repre-
senting the total spectrum of Christian ministries, in-
cluding publishers, educators, missions agencies, and
many independent organizations.

The Evangelical Foreign Missions Association, NAE's
missions affiliate, will hold its annual convention in
conjunction with the NAE meeting. Dr. Peter Beyerhaus,
professor of missions at Tubingen University (Germany)
and architect of the Frankfurt Declaration, will speak
to EFMA delegates on Tuesday. Dr. Ted Engstrom of
World Vision, International, also will address the
missions group.

Three outstanding choirs will highlight evening ser-
vices. Presenting 30 minutes of music each night will
be Greenville College A Capella Choir, Greenville,
Illinois; Concordia Seminary Chorus, St. Louis,
Missouri; and Revivaltime Choir, Springfield, Missouri.

Also meeting concurrently with the convention will
be the Women's Fellowship of NAE, featuring as speak-
er Mrs. Billie Davis, professor, University of Miami.

Some 150 to 200 college and seminary students will
be on hand to participate in seminar sessions.

Special Note To All Congregations: No church can afford to hare their
pastor miss the opportunities afforded by Pastors' Conference each year.
Will you encourage your pastor (and wife) to attend9. Will you arrange
for time off from pastoral responsibilities ? Will you assume costs involved
including travel expense — an investment for spiritual renewal?

SEE BACK COVER OF THIS ISSUE FOR HIGHLIGHTS
OF THE PASTORS' CONFERENCE.

Pas;e Fourteen

The Brethren Evangelis

MRS. MURIEL G. BOARDMAN

MRS. MURIEL G. BOARDMAN, a member of the Brethren Church for
over half a century, went to be with her Lord on January 30, 1972.
She was the wife of the late Rev. Edwin Boardman, former pastor in the
Brethren Church and Professor of Church History at Ashland Theological
Seminary for nearly two decades.

Sister Boardman entered into and contributed significantly to this min-
istry with her warm personality and winsome ways. God had given her
a talent to communicate her Christian faith and love both verbally and in
writing. She used this talent joyfully and freely to the glory of Christ and
the edification of the saints whenever and wherever she had opportunity.

Her fine words of commendation and encouragement will long be re-
membered by many of our pastors who passed through the seminary dur-
ing the years the Boardmans were active in its ministry.

She departed this life in quiet confidence, giving testimony to the same
strong and vital faith by which she lived and served.

Memorial services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. George W.
Solomon with Dr. Charles R. Munson, a long-time friend and co-worker
with the Boardmans, assisting. Her physical remains were laid to rest in
the Ashland Cemetery.

March 25, 1972

Page Fifteen

CHEEP ADVICE

As life runs on, the road grows strange
with faces new, and near the end . . . the
milestones into headstones change, 'neath
every one a friend.

James Russell Lowell

Early morning has gold in its mouth.

The smallest deed is better than the
grandest intention.

How cruelly sweet are the echoes that
start . . . when memory plays an old tune
on the heart.

Eliza Cook

To talk with God no breath is lost-
Talk on!

To walk with God no strength is lost-
Walk on!

To wait on God — no time is lost-
Wait on!

from The Pastor's Helper
Hagerstown, Md.

The man who gets ahead is the one who
does more than is necessary — and keeps
on doing it.

A leader has two important character-
istics: first, he is going somewhere; sec-
ond, he is able to take other people with
him.

GOOD MORNING, LORD!

What's the best way to begin a new day? Many people
aave many different ideas, but one of the best ways
o begin a new day is to buy and read a small new
/olume which you will find on the shelves at your
brethren Bookstores. It's from a series entitled, Good
Morning Lord! And once you pick it up you will find it
Jiifficult to put down. The five books in this series go
Ear to cover the need for devotionals for those who live
n today's world — those who have but a few minutes to
jlevote to this important aspect of their lives before the
lemands of the busy world take over. The devotionals
ire all brief — one page1 — and to the point ; they speak the
language of and deal with subjects that are of special
Interest to the group for which they are intended. They
jneet a real need for setting the course for the day, with
Sod as the guide. There is Good Morning, Lord! —
devotional for teens. There is Good Morning, Lord!—
pevotional for college students, another one with
levotions for women, still another with devotions for
pveryday living, and also Good Morning Lord! — devo-
iionals for servicemen which makes a splendid gift for
he one in uniform.

These are available at the Brethren Bookstore, 524
College Avenue, Ashland, Ohio 44805 at $1.95 each.
3ostage paid on orders accompanied with payment.
Residents of Ohio add $ .09 sales tax.

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Page Sixteen

The Brethren Evangelist

HISTORY OF

THE WASHINGTON BRETHREN CHURCH

The beginnings of the Washington Brethren Church
go back to 1892, when Reverend William Lyon came
to Washington as the first Brethren "home missionary."
Unfortunately, on two different occasions a large part
of the work was lost to other groups, and the present
congregation dates from April 1942.

The first service was held on an April Sunday morn-
ing, at Friendship House, a municipal community center
near 7th and Pennsylvania Avenue southeast, with 86
earnest Brethren present. The following Sunday, under
local leadership, there were 94 in Sunday School and 80
in the morning worship service. That evening, Reverend
J. Ray Klingensmith, then secretary of the Mission
Board, preached for us. For the next six months he
served as temporary pastor while continuing his work
for the Mission Board.

By the fall of 1942 the work had developed sufficiently
that Reverend Clarence Fairbanks was called as pastor,
remaining in this post until November 1952.

f ■*■

Basement unit at completion, 19 k8

Because of World War II, which was in progress in
1942, we were unable to have a building of our own
until the basement unit was completed in December
1948. Until that time, except for an occasional special
purpose, all services continued to be held at Friendship
House, and this made growth difficult. For example,
municipal regulations required that we not visit in the
neighborhood to invite people to attend any of our ser-
vices. Membership was scattered, and gas rationing
hindered even interested members from attendance.

Following Reverend Fairbanks, the following have
served as pastors:

Rev. J. Ray Klingensmith,

January 1953 - August 1956
Dr. Joseph R. Shultz,

September 1956 - September 1962
Rev. Jerry R. Flora, November 1962 - June 1969
Rev. Robert L. Keplinger, July 1969 to date.
As each of these pastors left for other work (Rev.
Klingensmith and Dr. Shultz to the Seminary, and Rev.
Flora for further studies), it was felt that it would be
difficult to replace him, but God has been good in send-

ing an excellent replacement each time. Each of our
pastors has made his own special contribution to the
spiritual development of the members and the growth
of the church.

Our present "Pastor Bob" Keplinger has proved to
be a most active minister. In addition to the expected
services of worship (sermons and Bible studies, music,
etc.) he manages to make an astonishing number of
"house calls," and this pastoral visitation contributes
much to the success of his work.

Some one has described present day America as "a
nation on the move." No where is this more true than
in Washington. Servicemen, and their families, come
and go — and sometimes even come again. So do govern-
ment personnel. Even people in private employment
find that their work takes them elsewhere. As a result
of such factors, our membership is constantly changing.
It has now been nearly 30 years since the congregation
was established (generally regarded as about the span
of a "generation"), and in recent years a considerable
number of the "first generation" (the charter members)
have died.

There is a very real opportunity for Christian service
here. The neighborhood itself has made some remark-
able changes in the 23 years since the basement unit was
built. Until just before that time, Branch Avenue
(alongside the church) was unpaved and closed to
traffic, and there were very few houses within several
squares of the church. Most of the members "com
muted" to the church from suburbs 5 to 25 miles awaj
in all directions.

Ju^t about the time the basement unit was built, sur'
prisingly, Branch Avenue was paved and sewer became
available. Previously, we had been told sewer could noij
be available for a long time — if ever!

After this there was very little change until aboui'
five years ago, when hundreds of houses were built ir

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Youth Choir

March 25, 1972

the immediate vicinity, and a shopping center was
developed almost across the street from the church. With
few exceptions, these houses were purchased by black
people. Technically, our community is now "integrated,"
but in fact it is mostly black.

The congregation readily "adjusted" to the changed
situation. The community has been canvassed a number
of times, inviting all to worship with us. Not too many
of our black neighbors have seemed interested in the
Brethren church, but it is believed that we do have their
respect and confidence. We also have about 25 ( ? ?)
black children and several fine black teachers in our
Sunday School, 10 (??) black members of the church,
a number of black singers in our choir, with some addi-
tional black adults in fairly regular attendance at our
worship services. Air Force Major Robert Trout (black)
is vice-moderator of the church, and a member of the
National Mission Board.

Page Seventeen

REV. ROBERT KEPLINGER

Seated: Roger Geaslen, Moderator
Standing: Robert Trout, Vice Moderator

If the work "black" seems to have been over-used in
j:he preceding paragraph, it has been to describe the
make-up of the present congregation to outsiders. It
ban truthfully be said that within the congregation there
[s no distinction as to color: One is our Master, and all
J3f us are brethren!

Quite properly, our interests have not been confined
o our local congregation. For example, the W.M.S. has
collected and shipped clothing to Kentucky and other
upplies to Africa. The Sunday School has supported
in orphan over-seas. Both the Sunday School and the

aymen have provided some financial assistance to our
Seminary students. In addition, the Laymen have con-
lucted each month for many years one of the regular
evening services at the principal "rescue mission" in
lown town Washington. The church has cooperated
vith the District Mission Board in establishing the
I!handon church and, this past summer, has been trying
o get another mission started.

Like the book of Acts, this letter has no formal end-
ng: It is hoped that the work will just keep going on

. . and on!

PASTOR ROBERT KEPLINGER of the Washington
Brethren Church is a young man with a new lease
on life and a continued determination to live that life
for Christ and the Church.

Bob was born in Dayton, Ohio in 1929, the son of a
Brethren family, reared in the circle of the First
Brethren Church there, and made his confession of
faith in that church at the age of seven years. Educated
in the Dayton schools he was graduated from Fairview
High in 1947, and continued to Ashland College, receiv-
ing his Bachelor of Arts in 1951 and then to Ashland
Theological Seminary where he was granted the
Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1954.

During his undergraduate years he was active in
the youth work of the denomination touring from
coast to coast with the original Ambassador Quartette.
During his studies at the Seminary he began his min-
istry at Canton Trinity where he continued to minister
for the next ten years. During these years, too, he was
married to Delores Thomas, from our Johnstown III
church, who had been a fellow student at Ashland
College and who was graduated with a Bachelor of
Music degree. The family is now augmented by two
sons, Thomas Lowell, now age 15, and Charles Everett,
born in 1961.

In 1963 Bob was called to the Fairless Hills Brethren
Church, in Levittown, Pennsylvania, where he served
for six years and in 1969 was called to Washington to
minister to the Brethren there.

Both Bob and Dee, his good wife, have been active
in denominational work as they have served their
church. Dee's field has been music and the Sisterhood,
which she has served as National Patroness for many
years. She is also a member of Central Council as their
representative.

Bob was elected Secretary of the Conference in 1968
after serving several years as Assistant Secretary,
Moderator Elect in 1969 and Moderator in 1970. He, too,
is a member of Central Council and has been Secretary
of that body the past two years.

Page Eighteen

The Brethren Evangelist

WASHINGTON PROFILE

Washington D.C. Brethren Church

Walking in the light, as God gives the light,
Washington, D.C. Brethren are colorblind. This
is the first church in our denomination to be largely
integrated. Started as a new congregation in 1942, its
growth has been steady and sound.

Astonishingly, integration has oome about naturally
as the neighborhood developed in our nation's
capitol. What was a totally undeveloped section when
the church was first built there in 1948 has recently
been filled with homes.

Giving strong support to Southeast District and
denominational endeavors, members of the Wash-
ington church give strength to the Brethren. Mrs.
LaVerne (Shirley) Fields is the National Board oi
Christian Education's "Teacher of the Year." The
Washington Laymen were named the Outstanding
Laymen's Organization for 1971.

Today in the wider reaches of influence, sons are
beginning to perpetuate the church. Jim Fields is
in his first pastorate at Oakville, Indiana after grad-
uating from Ashland College and Seminary. Genc-
Shaver is in the field after studying at A.T.S. Dav*
Cooksey and Jim Geaslen are presently in Ashlanc
Theological Seminary, having graduated from Ashlanc
College.

Of special interest, to this writer at least, is the faci
that the Washington pastor's wife, Dee, is nationa
Patroness of the Sisterhood of Mary and Martha. Hei
interest led the S.M.M. girls to their support this yeai
for Bonnie Munson's work at Brethren House ir
St. Petersburg. Both Dee and husband Bob are member.'
of the Central Council and Bob is a Trustee of Ashlanc
College. The churches interest in missions is reflectec
in the recent naming of Robert Trout, Vice Moderate;
of the Washington Church, to the Mission Board.

O ve

lecting this strategic site even before it was de-
veloped into a housing area put the Washington

Brethren Church in the right spot for its part in God's

ongoing church.

Heavy emphasis on Bible Classes including Vacation
Bible School has made the church of wide service
in the community. An active pastor and dedicated lay
people reach out into our nation's capitol.

ew ways and new faces serve only to emphasiz<
the presence of old accustomed principles. Thes*
are Bible4oving and BibleJiving people who accep
the New Testament as their guide for faith and practici
in this church in the capitol city of our nation
Washington, D.C.

F n addition to the many people coming in recent years
-*- from the local community, the long time Brethren
members have regularly driven long distances to attend
their church. I well remember driving for over an hour
with tiny children when visiting one of the Washington
Brethren living in Bethesda. Two hours in Sunday
School and church and another hour home made a long
morning. Washington Brethren are faithful.

Now the church is strong, well established, and
respected by its black neighbors. The faithfulness
of the years is useable in God's plan.

Sanctuary, Washington Church

Harch 25, 1972

Page Nineteen

BOOK REVIEWS

'arks, Thomas D.: LETTERS TO JODY. Wheaton,
11.: Tyndale House Publishers, 1971 ($1.45). These are
etters of a young lady who has just entered a large
jitate university to her Sunday school teacher. Also, the
>ook contains letters from the Sunday school teacher
o Jody. The teacher of this class is an industrial
;cientist with a Ph. D. in chemistry, but he is Chris-
tian. As Jody faces the problems of racism, of dating,
>f evolution, of church attendance, and other problems
>f college life away from home, she writes to this Sun-
lay school teacher. He and his wife have been very
liligent in answering Jody's letters, and have been able
o give her very good advice in these problem areas.

Every young person in a Christian home who is going
iway to college should read this book. It is small, and
t can be read in a short time.

Reviewed by Rev. Spencer Gentle, pastor of
'apago Park Brethren Church, Tempe, Arizona,
ormer editor of "The Brethren Evangelist."

• READERS
MAKE

LEADERS

POETRY CORNER

THE BIBLE

by Weir E. Tritch

The Bible's the book of all books, you know.
Ve all must now to its pages go.

If we would be certain not to stray
^rom Him, who's the life, the truth, the way.

We read in the Psalms by the shepherd boy:
^he songs of a God-given peace and joy

That came to the life of one humble lad,
Vho otherwise would have been lonely and sad.

We also find here in this God-inspired word,
low the sad and depressed find joy in the Lord.

Its words of assurance bring faith where
there's fear,
^.nd banish all sorrow with heavenly cheer.

Then the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John,
Show very minutely how God's only Son

Was sent to this world, an example to be
Of the laws given Moses for you and for me.

The books that immediately follow these four
Are worth to us all of this world's goods — and more;

For they deal with the plan of salvation of old,
Which is worth more than all the world's
silver and gold.

A man may be rich in the things of this earth,
And still be a pauper in things of real worth—

Unless he has turned to the pages of gold
And found there the promises told and retold.

Of the beautiful mansions of heaven prepared
For those who on earth have found God and have dared

To begin life anew, and by casting aside
Everything that displeases their Savior and Guide.

Let us constantly frequent the pastures of God
And find sweet release 'neath the staff and the rod;

That our life may be filled with the
blossoms of love,
And rewarded at last in His mansions above.

Page Twenty

The Brethren Evangelist

SHE CARES WHEN THEY BLEED

by LILLIAN GRAFFAtt

Lillian Graffam is the wife of Dr. Everett S.
Graff am, executive vice-president of the World
Relief Commission. She writes much of the pub-
licity materials for WRC and, in addition to
household tasks, handles many details of WRC
through Dr. Graff am" s "second office" in their
home.

This is a story about
IBGwen." A story about
Gwen is a story about
a hospital ... a hos-
pital that Brethren are
helping to staff.

A BIG COMMOTION was under way in the market-
place. "The Americans are baby killers! Have noth-
ing to do with them," some were shouting. Meanwhile
the Americans seemed to be trying very hard to tell
the people something.

An attractive young Vietnamese woman looked
through the shop window at the disturbance. Nguyen
Thi Khang was only visiting in Hoa Khanh, "Village of
the Sweet Tolling Bell," that day in 1965, but she was
sure the American medical pacification team could be
of great benefit to these people — if the distrust could
be overcome.

"We are here only to offer medical help. Please believe
us," the Americans were saying. But it was useless.

Gwen, as she came to be known to the Americans,
could speak very little English, but she rushed into the
marketplace and bridged the gap. Because of her inter-
vention, the people gradually came to accept and then
enthusiastically support the work that has become one
of the largest children's hospitals in Southeast Asia.
Gwen, herself, was later to become the key figure in
the hospital.

Originally the medical work was only a wood and tin
first-aid station maintained by the voluntary, after-hours
services of Navy Doctors and Corpsmen of the
1st Battalion, 3rd Marines.

Then one day in early 1966, Dr. Edward Shahady
brought in two orphaned, half-dead infants. "And just
what are you going to do with them?" asked Marine
Gen. Lewis Walt.

"Well, what about Gwen?" replied Dr. Shahady. "Sh<
seems like a natural. Maybe we could hire her as <
housekeeper nurse's aide for $7 a week to take can
of them.

At the time, #Gwen was operating a successful dress
making shop in DaNang, but when she received tin
doctor's offer, she sold her shop and became Numbe
One Nurse.

"They had the babies in C-ration cartons along th«
wall where it was too hot, and they cried all the time,
Gwen recalls. "We put them in market baskets sus
pended in the middle of the tent where it was cooler
and they went right to sleep."

"Gwen was special from the beginning," recalls Dr
James Wilkerson. "There wasn't a thing she didn't wan
to learn. She even studied English at night school |
she could understand us better."

By 1966 a more extensive facility was needed. Th
marines constructed a 70-bed wood-and-tin unit entire!
with personal funds.

Sick children soon began pouring in from as far a
the DMZ, 100 miles north. When it became apparent 1
1967 that a larger hospital would be needed, the ne\
Hoa Khanh Children's Hospital was built — again fror
donations. It was enlarged to its present 120-bed siz
in 1968.

In June 1970 with the phase-out of the marines, th
hospital was transferred to the World Relief Commi

Miss Lang telling Bible stories to little patient
at Hoa Khanh Children's Hospital, near Danam
WRC's largest project in Vietnam.

March 25, 1972

Page Twenty-one

A terminal cancer patient, encouraged by Dr.
lobert G. Long, Medical Director of Hoa Khanh

hildrens Hospital, and Dr. Everett S. Graffam,
VRC Exec. Vice President.

sion, the overseas relief arm of the National Associa-
ion of Evangelicals. Fortunately, they inherited Gwen
along with the hospital.

j Sometimes the hospital is so crowded two children
must share one bed. Most of the children are not war-
vounded but are victims of childhood diseases and
iccidents. Many are suffering from malnutrition,
especially the refugee orphans, who also often have
vorms from eating contaminated food they have
icrounged.

Perhaps one reason attractive Gwen so willingly
>erves these children is that she herself lost a daughter
because of the war.

In 1954 when Vietnam was partitioned, Gwen and her
lusband lived in Hanoi. They escaped to South Vietnam,
>ut left behind their only child with relatives. Later
var broke out, and all contact with their daughter was
ost. To Gwen this is a very great sorrow.

Gwen would be the first to emphasize, though, that
ler personal loss is not her main motivation for wanting
o help Vietnam's children. Loving and serving others
s Gwen's way of expressing her strong, personal, prac-
ical faith in God's Son, Jesus Christ.

This faith began for Gwen during a flood in 1964.
he was a Buddhist until she and her husband and
nother were stranded on the tin roof of Tin Lanh
Evangelical Church in Hoi An, just south of DaNang.
Dn the other side of the roof were the Vietnamese
)astor, his wife, and their eight children!

For four days and nights the marooned people clung
o their perilous perch. From time to time the pastor
vould read from his Bible and, after praying, would
express his assurance that God would keep all of them
;afe.

Gwen marveled. How could he be so calm when his
amily had food for only two more meals— and when
hey might have to stay there several more days?

Gwen was puzzling over this when a boatload of people
vho hadn't eaten for two days pulled up alongside.
Without hesitation the pastor shared his family's food
vith the famished visitors

Again Gwen was amazed. She began to sense that
somehow this man's compassion was tied in with his
Bible and his prayers.

The water receded the next day and everyone climbed
down safely from the roof. The pastor's God had actually
answered his prayers!

Gwen began visiting the pastor's wife to talk about
God. Finally, one day she decided she wanted to know
God for herself. Gwen found God that day by receiving
Christ, who "once suffered for sins, the just for the
unjust, that He might bring us to God" (I Peter 3:18).

Just one year later, Gwen began her work at Hoa
Khanh. A great deal now rests on the shoulders of this
small woman who wears size 3 shoes and considers
herself overweight at 90 pounds. Gwen had only one
year of formal nurses training back in Hanoi. She
learned everything else from the American doctors
right "on the job."

Now, Gwen is a highly skilled medical professional,
responsible for the training and supervision of 70 Viet-
namese nurses, aides, and custodial personnel.

In addition, Gwen performs functions that only doc-
tors do in America. It is not unusual for her to perform
tracheotomies, stitch wounds, or set fractures. She once
treated a girl with 22 shrapnel wounds, removing the
foreign matter and stitching the wounds shut.

All together, more than 57,000 patients have been
treated by the workers at Hoa Khanh. Gwen figures
25,000 of these would have died without medical care.
Today it costs $500,000 a year to operate the hospital.
All of it must come from voluntary gifts of U.S. service-
men and American Christians.

This is one heartwarming story to come out of the
ugliness of war. The U.S. military, and now American
Christians, have teamed up with "Number One Nurse"
and her helpers to provide loving care for the innocent
sufferers, the children.

(Pastor Phil Lersch and John, his son, will visit this
hospital in Vietnam about April 27th. See first-hand
pictures and reports on Monday night of General Con-
ference— August 14th — in Ashland, Ohio.)

(Copyright 1971, Scripture Press Publications, Inc.,
Wheaton, 111. 60187. Reprinted by permission from
"Powerlife.")

»>

Special Notice to:

CHURCH TREASURERS

and

INDIVIDUAL DONORS

Please send all contributions for

World

Relief to:

Mr. George Kerlin, Treasurer

Rt. 4, Box 258

Goshen, Indiana 46526

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When people in nearly every part of the world
are experiencing almost unbearable
hardship, you might cry out. . . .

by LILLIAN GRAFFAM

««j

WISH I COULD HELP!"

rlLEVTSION brings the brooding despair of home- touched. From deep inside we groan: "I wish I couli

less refugees into our comfortable living rooms, help!"

Pictures of little living skeletons with pleading eyes But we know that an expression of sympathy alonj

remind us that we have too much to eat while much of does not fill a child's stomach. And because we arj

the rest of the world has too little. Our hearts are Christians, we want to do something about humai!

t jm

Im, Yang Yung, a 12-year-old polio victim holds her friend at the
Crippled Children's Home in Korea.

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wretchedness, as our Lord set the example when He
was on earth.

The distinctive Christian concept of helping and serv-
ing others was continued after Jesus left earth and is
with us today. The apostles taught the early churches
that true faith resulted in good works.

Peter urged: "Supplement your faith with . . .

brotherly affection" (II Peter 1:5-7).
Paul wrote the Galatian Christians: "As we have
opportunity, let us do good to all men" (Gal. 6:10).
James got more specific when he reasoned: "Sup-
pose there are brothers and sisters who need
clothes and don't have enough to eat. What good
is there in saying to them, 'God bless you! Keep
warm and well!' — if you don't give them the
necessities of life?" (James 2:15-16 TEV).
There is no doubt that the need is great. There is no
jdoubt that the Christian attitude is to want to supply
that need. But the needy people are a long way off —
in Vietnam, Peru or Pakistan. How can a Christian in
America personally deliver bread and milk to starving
children in Nigeria, tend a sick baby in a hospital in
(Vietnam, give hope to a victim of leprosy in Korea, or
emergency supplies to an earthquake victim in Peru?

One way is by supporting organizations who are
extending- a helping hand in the name of Christ. The
jWorld Relief Commission is one such organization. It
is the overseas relief arm of the National Association
of Evangelicals, formed in 1944 to "provide a medium
for voluntary united action among evangelicals to assist
needy people overseas, in the name of Christ." "Food
for the body and food for the soul" became their slogan,
and it is still their underlying conviction that a true
Christian witness and real Christian compassion must
jinclude both humanitarian and spiritual concern. (Note:
JWRC is the agency through which the Brethren Church
(continues its World Relief ministry. Pastor Phil Lersch
lis a member of the Commission's governing body as a
denominational representative. )

The Commission's outreach is loosely divided into the
two categories of direct relief and long-range rehabilita-
tion programs. In order to facilitate getting relief
supplies to victims of war (such as Nigeria/Biafra) or
of disaster (Peru and East Pakistan), WRC acts as
transmittal agency for funds sent to evangelical denom-
inations and missions. The missionaries know the people,
the language, the need, and where to purchase emer-
gency supplies at adjacent unaffected areas.

After the immediate emergency, usually long-range,
self-help programs follow. These programs are worked
out with the government of the United States and the
host country. An evangelical counterpart agency is
established, such as WRC has done in Korea, Vietnam
and Chile, where nationals are encouraged to help them-
selves by learning and working in all kinds of civic
improvement and self-help programs. USAID (foods-for-
peace) are used as payment for labor.

WRC has worked in Korea for 18 years, in Vietnam
for ten, and four in Chile. It tries to do its work of re-
habilitation so well that eventually the work can be
taken over entirely by the nationals.

In Vietnam, a major addition is the 120-bed Hoa Khanh
Children's Hospital which the Marines built with per-
sonal funds on the Force Logistic Command compound
near DaNang. As the Marines were phased out, WRC
has phased in with their own personnel and support.
Here the sick and wounded children are given loving
care, free of charge.

This is the day of unlimited opportunity for evan-
gelicals to display Christian compassion as an integral
part of the presentation of the gospel. The World Relief
Commission is a channel for evangelicals who wish they
could do something!

-from THE STANDARD,
Baptist General Conference.
Used by permission.

ST-R--E— T-— C— --H— — — !■

DOLLARS

N-

Every dollar given for World Relief is
S-T-R-E-T-C-H-E-D to its Maximum use:

$300 will help rebuild a home, school, church or clinic in Bangladesh.
$200 will help operate an ambulance, out-patient clinic, or x-ray lab for

three months.
$100 will send an abundant supply of food, clothing, vitamins and

medicines.
$ 25 will provide medical care for a child in the Children's hospital for

a month.
$ 15 will provide for a child in a day care nursery for a month.
$ 10 will provide 3 full bed size woolen blankets.
$ 5 will ship 1,500 pounds of food overseas.

Note: 92 cents of every dollar given goes directly to those in need.

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WORLD RELIEF EMPHASIS . . .

at 1972 General Conference

Monday Evening:

Have you heard the word yet? Breaking with tradition, General Conference will
officially begin on Tuesday morning (August 15) — rather than the usual Monday
evening session. This allows boards and committees time to meet on Monday evening.

But that doesn't mean there is nothing important happening for those who arrive
on Monday! The Conference Executive Committee has asked the World Relief Com-
mittee to provide a Monday night program in Memorial Chapel. This is your chance
to obtain more first-hand facts and challenge about World Relief.

Beginning about 7:30 p.m., the evening will be something like a double or triple
feature. Rev. Phil Lersch and John will have slide pictures and tape recorded sounds
from their trip in April to Southeast Asia (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Konk, Viet-
nam, Manila). Then will follow filmstrips and motion picture films from the World
Relief Commission office. There will be something to see and hear all evening. Come
when you like and stay as long as you like. You'll leave with more to think about
than when you came!
Friday Noon:

"Soup Supper" for World Relief, in the college cafeteria.' Buy a ticket for $1.50;
receive about 85<f worth of food and service; and send the rest directly to
World Relief.

1972 is the seventh year for this annual event. The cumulative results are
impressive:

Year Attendance Contributed

1966 220 $190

1967 176 $186

1968 226 $268

1969 200 $244

1970 197 $231

1971 220 $260

1972 ??? $???

6 years 1,239 people $1,379

That's right! In six years, 1,239 people have attended and contributions have
reached a total of $1,379.

In addition to the money raised, it gives all conference attenders an opportunity
to identify in a meaningful way with those in need in many countries. It's worth-
while! . . and you can be a part of this expression of Christian love on August 18th.
in Ashland, Ohio. Don't let it miss you!

Rev. Glenn Grumbling (left) and son, and Rev.
Tom Kidder were among the 220 attending the
Soup Supper in 1971.

The Soup Supper for World Relief is for th\
very young too, as Rev. and Mrs. Jim Sluss derm
onstrated last year.

March 25, 1972

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Expectancy...

8 YEARS?

East Pakistani Child in Refugee Camp

THIS YOUNG PAKISTANI CHILD may never reach the age of eight.
What a pitiful thought. She has lived through a cyclone, a typhoon,
civil strife, and now famine. Hunger, fear and misery are all she knows.

She is only one of 7!/2 million refugees from East Pakistan who are
crowded into already overpopulated India. India cannot possibly supply
the needs for these people. Chances are this child and thousands more like
her will die if someone doesn't bring help to them.

World Relief Commission can't take care of them all, but it is anxious
to help wherever possible. This will depend on the response from Ameri-
cans with a heart. The numbers are beyond counting, but the suffering
is very personal, each one feeling the pangs of hunger. The response must
also be personal.

The distribution of relief supplies is personal because it is done by evan-
gelical missionaries both in East Pakistan and Bihar Province North
India. This is the quickest way to get help to those who need it. The mis-
sionaries are there, they know the people, the language, the need, the source
of supply, and can purchase needed items at nearby unaffected areas.

Their need is urgent . . . won't you help now? Give to the Brethren
World Relief offering in April. Or, if your church is on a budget system
of regular giving, consider an additional gift this year because of the
countless people in great need.

BRETHREN CHURCH REPRESENTED ON TOUR

OF SOUTHEAST ASIA

An Explanation by Rev. Phil Lersch

P[E WORLD RELIEF COMMISSION of NAE is
conducting a tour in April of world relief and
dssion projects in six Southeast Asian countries—
ipan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and
hilippines. The group numbers 16, several being de-
ominational representatives. At the invitation of Dr.
verett Graffam, Executive Vice-President of WRC, I
"ill participate in this three-week working tour. Also
ar son, John (age 14), is going along with me.

So that there be no misunderstanding about finances,
let me explain. No money given for World Relief work
through the Brethren World Relief Committee (George
Kerlin, treas. ) will be used for this trip. The World
Relief Commission itself will pay $750 and Central
Council has authorized $750 (over a three-year period)
from the General Conference money budgeted for
committees' use. My personal expenses will include

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round trip fare to the west coast, passport, shots, film,
tapes, etc., etc., etc. Of course, John is going entirely
at our family's expense.

In order that our entire denomination might benefit
from the value of these first-hand experiences, we plan
to return with a large supply of slide pictures, black and
white prints, and tape recordings. You may see and
hear these visual and auditory impressions on Monday
night of General Conference in Memorial Chapel. Others
will appear in various publications periodically.

Itinerary For Southeast Asia Tour

for Phil and John Lersch
"General Information and A Guide For Your Prayers:|;

April 13 (Thursday): travel

St. Petersburg, Florida, to San Francisco in late
evening.

April 14 (Friday): travel

Jet from San Francisco to Tokyo.

April 15 (Saturday): Japan

Arrive Tokyo in evening; view city at night.

April 16 (Sunday): Japan

A.M. — opportunities for worship in Tokyo
P.M. — personal visits and church service

April 17 (Monday): Japan

Group tour to sites of Toyko, with visit to Evan-
gelical Youth Center; some time for shopping and
a Japanese luncheon. In afternoon visit to the Evan-
gelical Press and Literature center and some
shrines. In evening group will guest mission direc-
tors and Japanese Evangelical leaders at a dinner.
Will hear challenging reports of spiritual victories,
as well as needs of Japan today.

April 18 (Tuesday) to April 22 (Saturday) : Korea

Host will be WRC Director, Jerry Sandoz. Many
surprises await arrival Tuesday morning at 11:35
a.m. Plans include a visit to Korea House with an
introduction to Korean food, the land and culture.
Then a trip to Inchon, the historic landing site of
MacArthur's troops, now the location of WRC-
supported Blind and Deaf Schools.

One day is for traveling south to the Kim Chong
Leper Village and one of the finest orphanages in
all of Asia. Another day is a visit to a showcase of
Asia, the land reclamation project at Honam. Back
in Seoul will be a dinner with missionary guests,
Korean pastors, leaders and lay statesmen — followed
by a time of fellowship, questions and answers.

A visit has been requested with President Park
Chung Hee of Korea. Time is allowed for shopping
and learning the history of Seoul. In Korea is a
church totally involved in the New Testament

dimension of practical Christianity. Early risers cai(
attend the 5 a.m. prayer meetings.

April 22 (Saturday): Fly to Taipei, Taiwan

Dinner in the evening with missionaries, Chinesi
church leaders, and laymen.

April 23 (Sunday) : Taipei

Visit churches of personal choice; one group tou
planned for afternoon.

April 24 (Monday): Taipei and Hong- Kong-
Visit the Lillian Dixon mustard seed program, tou
of Taipei and early luncheon with World Evangelical
Fellowship people. Flight to Hong Kong is on!
hour.

April 25 (Tuesday) and April 26 (Wednesday):
Hong Kong

This part of the trip is a break from the routinj
of rigid scheduling, offering time to relax, rechargj
energy, and enjoy one of the finest cities in th!
world. Opportunities to visit child-care centers, roc|
top schools, and mission medical centers — plulj
tours to the new territories, walled city, and th;

harbor.

April 26 (Wednesday) to April 30 (Sunday): Saigonj

Fly to Saigon on Wednesday afternoon, met 1
WRC/VN Director, Stuart Willcuts. Stay here 1
eludes visits to projects at DaNang and Dalat. Th:i
program is one of WRC's largest, giving a side v
the story of Vietnam that has been ignored in muc,i
reporting. Visits to a tribal village church servic;'
the Hoa Khanh Children's Hospital, and the vocj
tional programs give a new outlook on Vietnarj
The weather should be warm and dry, but humij:
There will be time to visit with mission and Viej
namese church leaders as well as governmea
officials. Security will receive utmost attention
with no visits to danger areas.

April 30 (Sunday) to May 3 (Wednesday): Manila I

Visits are planned to the Far East Broadcastiij
facilities, dedication of a Wycliffe Translators A:|
plane, the historic sites of Bataan and Corregidejj
and the Pageantry of May Day. At an eveniijl
dinner will be the final meeting with mission leaj
ers, Philippine pastors, and evangelists.

May 3 (Wednesday) and May 4 (Thursday):
Honolulu

One day arranged in Hawaii (at personal expens
for sightseeing.

May 4 (Thursday) and May 5 (Friday) : travel

Fly directly to St. Petersburg, via Los Angel
arriving early on Friday morning.

FIRST THINGS FIRST
Matthew 6:33

larch 25, 1972

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THE CONTINUING RESURRECTION

by Thomas A. Schultz

T^HAT FIRST EASTER DAY did not begin with joy
1 and happiness. As a matter of fact, as the first
laster Morning began to dawn, the disciples and the
blowers of Jesus were filled with disappointment. They
rere sad because the one they had followed and whom
ley believed was now crucified, dead and buried.
As it began to dawn on the first day of the week, the
/omen came to anoint the corpse of the Lord. Because
lis body had to be placed in the sepulchre before the
ime of the Passover on Friday, there had not been
ufficient time to embalm and anoint His body. Now
ley made their way through that valley close to
lolgotha to make this last preparation of the dead
esus. But when they entered the cemetery, they noted
lat the great stone which had been fixed and sealed
t the door of the tomb had been rolled away. Later,
re learned from the apostles that a great earthquake
ad occurred and moved the stone from the door of the
rave.

I The women hastened quickly and peered into the place
Inhere Jesus was buried, but they did not find the body
ccording to Luke. Instead, two young men with shining
arments were standing at the place where they laid
esus. The women asked where the Lord was. The men
?plied, "Why seek ye the living among the dead? He
p not here, but he is risen" (Luke 24:5b-6a). The women
fft the sepulchre, and two of them went back quickly
jito the city to tell the disciples that the body of the
Lord had been taken. Mary Magdalene who had been
lleansed of evil spirits several years before by the Lord
bmained in the garden heart-broken. She was one of
he women who really believed that Jesus was the Son
f God. Just a short time before the Easter Resurrec-
on, one of her friends, Martha, had said to Jesus, "I

believe that thou art the Christ the Son of God, which
should come into the world" (John 11:27).

Mary Magdalene must have cried bitterly in that
garden. It was an hour of despair, disillusionment and
disappointment. All of a sudden she noticed a gardener
walking through the grounds. She approached him and
said, "Sir, if thou have borne him hence, tell me where
thou hast laid him, and I will take him away" (John
20:15). Then a voice came to her saying, "Mary." Her
eyes were opened, and she, the sinful woman of yester-
day, was the first to behold with her eyes the Resur-
rected Lord who was crucified, dead and buried. Then
she uttered the greatest cry that has ever come from
the lips of a human being, "Rabboni; which is to say,
Master" (John 20:16). She must have rushed toward

Him, but He stopped her at once saying, "Touch me
not; for I am not ascended to my Father: but go to my
brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father,
and your Father; and to my God, and your God. Mary
Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had
seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things
unto her" (John 20:17-18).

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From that time on, Jesus appeared to the eleven dis-
ciples in a closed room and on Easter afternoon, as he
met two men on the way to Emmaus (Luke 24:15-31)
and went to their home to dine with them. He was seen
by many (I Cor. 15:6) from that day on until forty
days after the Resurrection when He ascended into
heaven. At that time, He was again seen by His beloved
disciples (Acts 1:2-9).

As a result of this Resurrection, we have one of the
greatest facts ever recorded in the pages of history.
No discovery, even in this brilliant 20th century in which
we live, no scientific phenomenon, no idea, no philo-
sophy, no act in history has ever done more to change
the lives of men and women as this act in that
cemetery when Jesus rose from the dead. This Easter
we give evidence of our faith and belief that two
thousand years ago Jesus did rise from the grave.

Something happened in that valley beside Golgotha
two thousand years ago that has a special attraction
for you and me, and countless millions of Christians
who on this Easter day come again to proclaim His
glorious Resurrection. The validity of the Resurrection
is unquestionable! Luke, who records with more
accuracy than any of the other writers of the Gospels,
sets forth the record of His birth, life and work in great
detail.

There is no doubt in the mind of Luke that Jesus'
was born in Bethlehem of Judea. There is no doubt in
the mind of this physician that Jesus lived and per-
formed the miracles about which he recorded. There
was no doubt in the mind of Luke that Jesus was nailed
to the cross, and that a spear drew out the blood and
water from His side. There was no doubt in his mind
that Jesus was sealed in the sepulchre, and that the
stone was fixed and made sure with a guard set to
watch over it that none should remove the corpse be-
tween the hour of crucifixion and that Easter Morning
Resurrection. Likewise, Luke records with great accur-
acy this Resurrection.

It is not only the record of Luke in the Bible who
historically records the fact of the Resurrection, but
also it was accepted as a truth by other writers of the
Gospels, the disciples, apostles and thousands of men
and women who lived in that 1st century. Together
with those Christians down through the centuries, yea
even with us today, we believe with our whole hearts
that He did rise from the dead and has ascended into
heaven to sit on the right hand of God the Father.

In religion, man has long discerned that there is im-
mortality. It doesn't take much of an analytical mind
to realize that life goes on beyond the hour of death.
Immortality has been a belief of every creature even
before the time of Jesus and His Resurrection. Helen
Keller wrote, "I believe in the immortality of the soul
because I have immortal longings," Men through the
ages have recognized that life is indestructible. The
energy of life can neither be created nor destroyed.
Any scientist will verify this as an undisputable law of
life. It is this energy with which man is endowed at
his birth.

As Chardin, one of the great Catholic philosophers
wrote, "If there is no resurrection, the human body is
so badly devised that it contradicts within itself its own
profoundest aspirations." In Christian faith, we go be-
yond the immortality concept of the soul. We are not
content simply in the belief that there is a personal

survival after death and the grave. The Easter messag
for a Christian is not an argument of immortality tha
the soul shall somehow live and exist beyond the hou
of death, but the Easter message and Christian fait
are affirmations of the Resurrection of the body. Ther;
is a difference between the two, and often we do ncj
recognize this major difference.

Immortality implies an inherent quality in man1
nature that is indestructible and lives regardless of th
fle^h and blood. We do not contradict this. We kno^
as Christians that we shall live after death, and the
there is an energy and power which we call in Theology
the soul, which shall defy and exceed the flesh an
blood, the sin, death, and the grave. But we g
beyond the concept of immortality. We believe in th
Resurrection.

Resurrection on the other hand implies that a tran.
cendent God has the power to recreate us once we ari
dead into a resurrected form. Since God has made u,
He most certainly has the power to change this life intj
the sure and certain state of eternal life, "Who sha
change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like un1j
his glorious body, according to the working whereby r|:
is able even to subdue a J things unto himself" (Phi
3:21). Unlike Greek philosophers and Roman teacher:
the Bible is not concerned with having you believe |
the immortality of the soul, but the Bible and Christia!
faith testify to the Resurrection of the Body unto evej
lasting life. There is a difference!

We differ from other religions of the world. If yc!
were to travel around the world, you would discovcj
very quickly the major difference between immortalilj
and the Resurrection. Other religions of the wor|
believe in such things as transmigration of the sou]
(a) or the incarnation (b) of a soul following deal I
into another form of life, be it human, animal, or spkv
On the contrary, Christian faith is not centered upd
the fact of transmigration of the soul or upon the incaj
nation of your soul into another kind of existence, b'j
upon the fact that you will have a resurrection. In tl|
Christian faith we teach that you and your body she
resurrect from the dead. Upon this point, the Bible
very clear even as the body of our Lord Jesus Chri!
resurrected with the nail prints in His hand and tlf
spear mark in His side.

The dimensions, time, type of body, and the natul
of our being are all unknown in this resurrection. Thej
are not described in the Bible. The only matter of ii|
portance dealing with the resurrection as far as Chri
tian faith is concerned is that once you are dead, yo
body shall live again! Every one who believeth in t
Christ may have everlasting life; and He will raise hi
up at the last day (John 6:40). How does the resurr*
tion occur in us who believe in Christ? It actually occu
only when we accept Christ!

Martha and Mary were deeply concerned about t
resurrection of their brother, Lazarus. In their convi
sation with Jesus, they were asking for the resurrecti
of Lazarus at the last day. Jesus said, "I am
resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in n
though he were dead, yet shall he live" (John 11:25). 1
you understand the implication and the meaning of tl
statement? This is so important! If you miss this yoi
miss eternity! It is the Christ Himself within mor
man that causes the resurrection from the dead. It
within the transcendent power of God to enter yc

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inful life to cleanse you, and recreate you, and lastly
esurrect you from the dead once you have passed this
arthly life. If Christ be in you, you can never die! "He
Mt believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall
e live" (John 11:25b). That is the teaching of the
!hristian faith. As a matter of fact, the resurrection,
nd the resurrection alone of the body is a fundamental
jundation of the Christian Church and of our faith.
The key to this resurrection is our faith in Christ. It
; God Who has redeemed us. That is our faith in Christ.
t is God through the Holy Spirit who lives in us, and
ecause He lives in us they may crucify your body;
ley may burn you at the stake; they may destroy your
lind, but they shall never prevent His power from
?surrecting you when you are dead. Remember how
tephen died? "Behold, I see the heavens opened, and
le Son of man standing on the right hand of God"
Acts 7:56). How futile it was for the chief priests to
ill Jeous on the cross, to seal Him into that sepulchre,
nd to set a watch to make sure the stone could not be
)lled away. They did everything in their man-made
Dwer to hold the Resurrection back — as if anyone
Duld keep the sun from rising in the east nor the earth
om rotating. When we think of this power of God, it
the same power of the Holy Spirit that lives in your
fe and heart today. "For whatsoever is born of God
jvercometh the world: and this is the victory that over-
>meth the world, even in faith" (I John 5:4).
There are three great evidences of belief in the Resur-
jction. The first great evidence of belief in the resur-
jction of the body following the Lord's Resurrection
what happened to the lives of His disciples. Defeated,
sillusioned and despairing men were transformed by
le Resurrection and their belief in Jesus Christ. The
Lsciples were a body of men unshakable in their wit-
sss, and this was toward only one fact: not that Jesus
as born; not that He did good works; not that He died
pon the cross nor was sealed in the sepulchre, but only
lat He rose from the dead.

Because Jesus arose, they believed that they also
ould rise on the Day of Resurrection. The early dis-
ples met on the first day of the week banishing the
Id Testament Law — "Remember the sabbath day, to
?ep it holy" — because a new and greater day had been
"dered, a day commemorating the Resurrection. After
vo thousand years, we still attend church each Sunday
Dt on the Sabbath Day but on the Resurrection Day
» again commemorate — what? After three days, Jesus
as resurrected from the dead. They believed that in
lis Resurrection they had a victory for their own life.
Ihey believed they possessed this victory because Christ
as in them. The Bible says, "Not I, but Christ who
/eth in me." Though sinful, unworthly, feeble, and
ith intellect so poor, nonetheless, to know that there
a God within my heart who not only walks with me,
Iks and lives with me, but who a^o on that last day
aall ban sin, death and the grave, and cause me to
>surrect to eternal life — this is glorious!
You may not be the most brilliant educator in the
orld; you may not have much of an education; you
ay not be very profound in life; you may be very
3or; you may have a great sin burning your life; you
ay be hopelessly incurable, but if you have faith in
ie Resurrection, what more in life can you ask? Paul
lys, "We are more than conquerors through him that
ved us (Jesus Christ). . . . Neither death, nor life,

nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things
present; nor the things to come, nor heights, nor depth,
nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us
from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord"
(Rom. 8:37b-39). Out of these cowards, this Resurrection
made great heroes.

Most of the disciples died a martyr's death because
they were not ashamed of the Gospel. They realized
that if their life was to be taken, they still had eternal
life. Stammerers became great eloquent preachers, and
five thousand people at one time accepted the Lord
because of their preaching. Little dwarfs became great
giants. Confused and disillusioned men suddenly took
told of a purpose for life — the death, Resurrection and
ascension of Je.us which changed the world. That is
the first evidence of the Resurrection.

The second great evidence of the Resurrection of
Jesus is the fact that it is the very foundation of the
Christian faith which i3 now a world religion. On this
Easter Day, we accept the Christ as a reality. The un-
failing theme of the church from the 1st century down
through the ages is the Gospel of the Resurrected Christ.
There would be no church, no Bible, no communion or
baptism, in fact there would be no Christianity if there
were no Resurrection. So the church is the second
evidence of the Resurrection. We gather here Sunday
after Sunday to proclaim "He is not dead, but is alive,
and because He lives, we also shall have life."

The third evidence of the Resurrection is what has
happened to men and to us who believe in this story
of how He rose from the dead on that first Easter Day.
Yes, not only the men down through the ages who be-
lieved in the Resurrection, but also those of us here
today who after two thousand years have in our hearts
a need to come together to sing, proclaim, and profess
that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who was crucified,
died and was buried, but who on the third day rose
again, "That whosoever believeth in him should not
perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16). Yes, you
are evidence yourself that He rose from the dead.

Since arriving in Iwakuni, Japan, Chaplain
Thomas Schultz has been pastor ing a Japanese
Mission. Look for pictures and an article in a
future issue.

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SISTER

The Brethren Evangelist1

DEVOTIONAL PROGRAM FOR APRIL

Call to Worship

Song Service

Circle of Prayer

Bible Studies:

Senior: OBSTACLES OF FAITH

"Lack of Love on the Part of the Church"
Junior: FIRST THINGS FIRST

"First, Be Last"

Discussion Questions:

Seniors: Discussion over chosen book

Special Music

Song:

"Spirit of Sisterhood"

S.M.M. Benediction

SENIOR BIBLE STUDY

Lack of Love on the Part of the Church

by Geneva Berkshire

Introduction

It is ironic, but nevertheless true, that one of the
greatest obstacles to a person's spiritual growth is the
church itself — that is, speaking of the church as a body
of believers, and not of the rituals, doctrines, etc.,
involved which distinguish various denominations. This
really shouldn't come as much of a surprise to us,
though, when we consider that its members are taken
right out of that motley mass known as the human
race — with all its imperfections and hang-ups. Doesn't
it seem wrong that in the midst of individuals who are
supposedly trying to walk in the steps of Christ, we find
exhibited jealousy, unconcern, partiality — and all in all,
just an absence of love for others! If people cannot
receive love and understanding in the church, then they
realistically have nowhere else to turn, and we as be-
lievers have missed our whole mission.

For Study

1. Let us be assured that this is not a fault found
in the church only in recent years. Christ even found
that His disciples needed reprimanding for not showing
?ove to those who came to Him. In Mark 10:13-16, we
find Christ becoming provoked with them for shooing
away little children, telling them not to bother Him.
Why is it so important that little children come seeking
the love of God? What does Christ say we must become
to accept the Kingdom of God?

Since we must become as little children to enter int
the Kingdom of God, does it not seem logical that w
should be more concerned with bringing young ones t
an acceptance of the Lord, rather than allowing thei
to enter adulthood, when they have added intellectu;
barriers to overcome? (This is a point which we
brought out in a leadership class which I have bee
taking, and I think it is well worth thinking abou
especially for those who help in Sunday School, in tt
church nursery, who babysit, or have any close contai
with children.) And we take so lightly the responsibilit
of teaching children in Church School and Vacatic
Bible School!

2. On the other hand, we gain some insight into tl
kind of concern our contemporary churches lack, t
looking at the New Testament church. As Pete Gl
quist puts so aptly in his chapter on the First-Centui
Church (in his book Love Is Now) . . . they were n«
"program-oriented"; but rather "people-oriented." Tl
love of God bound them together and actually dre
others into their fellowship. Notice how they handl<
a problem concerning the widows in Acts 6:1-7.

3. Read over an incident Paul describes in tl
Corinthian church of how a man who was "cast ou
from the body of believers as punishment for a sin I
had committed (I Cor. 5:1-6) was drawn back into t)
fellowship by love (II Cor. 2:4-8 -Living Ne
Testament).

larch 25, 1972

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•'or Sharing

Discuss ways in which you could show more love and
•oncern to others through your church — your Sisterhood
;roup; your youth group; a Sunday School class you
each, etc. Perhaps an example which came to my own
nind would help stimulate your thoughts.

Several years ago during an evangelistic service in
iur church, I became very distraught over a woman and
ler noisy little brats who sat way down front and pre-
'ented me from being able to concentrate on the
nessage. I even complained to others about it later. The

lady was not a regular attender of our church, and as
I think back, I see that if I would have had any real
concern for the mother and her need, I, as an established
Christian, might have offered to take care of some of
the children, so that she herself may have gotten more
out of the service and been encouraged to come back.
(Incidentally, she never has been back to our church
services since that time, and one has to wonder if she
sensed my, and perhaps others' hostile and unloving
feelings toward her and her children.)

JUNIOR BIBLE STUDY

First, Be Last

Please read: Mark 9:33-37

Matthew 18:1-5
Luke 9:46-48
Matthew 20:20-28.

I hope after you read these verses, you were as con-
sused as I was! Here we have twelve grown men who
re squabbling over which of them would be the greatest
a the Kingdom of Jesus. Now this seems pretty silly
o us now because we have studied and understand that
esus had come to earth to establish a kingdom of the
leart and not a political reign.

I tend to get very impatient with the disciples because
: would seem that being with Jesus during virtually
11 of His earthly ministry, they would by now under -
tand what His mission on earth was. But, as the old
aying goes, "they couldn't see the forest for the trees,"
nd they were more interested, probably because this

as a real and tangible thing, in a kingdom on earth

an they were in a kingdom of Heaven.

Jesus must have been very patient with these men
ecause He had told them many times about what would
appen to Him — and yet, they did not understand. In
latthew 20:26 He says, "If one of you wants to be
reat, he must be the servant of the rest" and then
gain He tells of His Kingdom, "like the Son of Man,
l/ho did not come to be served, but to serve and to give
lis life to redeem many people."

Now, if one of you Sisterhood girls desires to be great
i Christ's Kingdom, one must first love Him and give
aat life over completely to Him, so that He can live
dthin and change that life to make it over into His
nage. We must then desire to serve others, whether
: be by holding a responsible office in Sisterhood, or
he church at large, or whether it be in the janitorial
/ork of the church. Whatever the opportunity, we must
e yielded to Christ so much, that we are willing to
erve in whatever capacity or cost to us as individuals.

There is a chorus I learned many years ago , and
lthough I don't remember all the words, the point was
his — Jesus first, others second and self last.

Jesus has said, in order to be first, we must be last,
ire you willing to be last?

by Mary Ellen Drushal

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EVANGELIST

"I am a Pakistani child facing death in a refugee camp near
Calcutta. Thank you, Brethren, for doing much for me through the
World Relief Commission. But I have one further request: Please
. . . please don't complain if your food isn't cooked just the way
you want it tonight!"

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April 8, 1972

No. 7

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In This Issue:

3 HEADS BENT LOW (Editorial)

4 THE MAYOR GOES TO COLLEGE

6 BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

8 THE BRETHREN LAYMAN

9 MOTIVATED MEN

10 NEWS FROM THE BRETHREN

11 LET'S SING A SONG FOR GOD

by Bradley Weidenhamer

13 SISTERHOOD

14 WORLD RELIEF

26 WORLD RELIGIOUS NEWS IN REVIEW

27 CHEEP ADVICE

28 MISSIONARY BOARD NEWS

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Details and program for this Conference are planned
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EVANGELIST.

WHO IS MISSING HIS SHARE?

The treasurer of a congregation resigned. The chui
asked another to take his position, a man who manag
a local grain elevator. He agreed under two conditio]
(1) That no reports from the treasurer for a whole y<
be given; (2) That no one ask him any questions duri
this one-year period. The church gulped but final
agreed, since he was a trusted man in the communj'
and well known because most of them did business w|
him as manager of the local grain elevator. At the it
of the year, he had this report: The indebtedness I
$250,000 on the church was paid; the minister's sale!'
had been increased; there were no outstanding bills £$
there was a cash balance of $12,000.

Immediately, a shocked congregation asked, "W
come?" Quickly he answered, "Most of you bring y<|
grain to my elevator, As you did business with mtf
simply withheld ten percent on your behalf and gfl
it to the church in your name. You never missed 1
Do you see what we could do for the Lord if we wi
willing to give the first tithe to God who really owns ?

from Gratis Lamplighter

jril 8, 1972 Page Three

By the Way

e&&=^- — =ve<cz»

HEADS BENT LOW

)ECENTLY A LETTER was received which men-
V. tioned that senility should be dealt with in great
ste. Haste accompanied by the guise of mercy which
tes anything out of circulation when it becomes aged.
Statistics show that the Holy Bible is still the best
iler in literature although it is one of the oldest pieces
[writing known today. The Constitution of the United
[ites still reinforces the foundation which was laid as
is nation was built.

fouth which is immature in intelligence and fore-
pt would like to set aside, not for the time being,
It for good these established principles which have
ided a true and steady course spiritually and socially
•ough ages past.

Those who have worked the hardest and most dili-
ltly are the ones who show their age through stooped
mlders and hanging heads.

fhis brings to mind a selected poem entitled, "Heads
it Low."

A stooped old man, and a young man,

Chanced to meet one day.
The young man said to the elder,

In his usual braggart way,
"Why don't you walk up straight like me?

That's no way to grow old;
It's all a form of habit,

At least that's what I'm told."
The old man gave him a knowing look,

And said, "My dear young friend,
Have you ever examined your wheat fields

And noticed the heads that bend?
If not, just look them over,

As the harvest time draws nigh;
You'll find the heads that are empty,

Are standing tall and high.
But the heads that count in the harvest,

Are filled and bending low,
Awaiting the reaper's sickle;

Their time is short they know."
As the young man passed on by,

He slowly bowed his head.
No doubt, he pondered many a day

On the words the old man said.

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THE MAYOR GOES TO COLLEGE

Mr. Ronald Hooker of New comer 'stown, Ohio
is presently a Junior at Ashland College majoring
in Education. He has recently received the honor
of having been recognized as the youngest mayor
in the United States. There are one or tivo other
mayors who claim this distinction, but he is the
only one heading local governmental departments
in an incorporated village.

Mr. Hooker is also a local director of enlistment
for the United Methodist Church tvith an out-
reach directed to young people who have never
known Christ.

Having known Mr. Hooker for some time
through mutual business acquaintances and
friends I suggested an interview with him which
he graciously consented to give to us for the pur-
pose of an article for publication in The Breth-
ren Evangelist.

This interview ivas based on questions relative
to the younger generation becoming actively in-
volved in politics, also with the matter of Chris-
tianity's responsibilities in political affairs.

We personally would like to congratulate Mr.
Hooker in achieving this honor and express our
gratitude for his kind consideration in granting
this interview. (Ed. note)

Mr. Schuster: "First of all Mr. Hooker let me offer
my personal congratulations on your successful venture
in politics and the distinction of being the youngest
mayor in the United States. At this time I would like
to ask you a few questions and get some of your im-
pressions, as the youngest mayor in the United States.
Can you recall when you first had aspirations of getting
into politics?"

Mr. Hooker: "Of course I considered it in High School,
and during High School I attended most of the Council
meetings that the village had. Listening to what the
Councilmen and Mayor had to say, I thought that some-
day I might be interested myself. Last summer after
the 26th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified —
Ohio being the 38th state and the one to ratify the

change in the Amendment to the Constitution to alio
18-year-olds to run for office — I decided that I migi
as well run. The opportunity was there, and a groi
of businessmen in the town were behind me. They sai
"Why don't you run Ron?" So I just decided to give
a go.

Question: Did you have any ideas of getting in
politics before this happened, especially in your earli
life?

Mr. Hooker: Well some ... of course I have alwa
been interested in politics, but I never dreamed it woi
be this soon."

Question: "Were there any particular instances
people that_ may have influenced you to seek offic
Mr. Hooker: Well, my next door neighbor Rot
Zimmer, who owns a lumber company, was one of t
key people and one of my campaign managers. He vfl
one of the people who tried to get me to run from if
beginning as well as John Kissler and people in j|
town. I was taking classes at Ashland College dura;
the summer when I decided to run. During the timi!
was a candidate I was at the college five days J
week so I was only around once in a while 1
Newcomerstown."

Question: "I have heard that your campaign in seekj
the mayor's position was rather unique and that it vl
conducted in a rather unorthodox manner. Would jl
care to comment on the method you used?"
Mr. Hooker: "Well, it was unique. I didn't buy rap
time or big newspaper ads. I just went around to peck
in the town with a card and pencil and said I woj
appreciate their consideration, and as the result I ^1
lucky enough to capture about two-thirds of the vot<

Question: "Now this might seem to be a loaded qi
tion. There are those who staunchly defend keeping
church and state strictly separated. Do you feel 11
there is a place for a Christian in politics — that is J
coming active in matters which are more or less strij
political?

Mr. Hooker: "Well, I do. I think that the church
to work — the church and municipal government or
form of government have to work together. I feel tli
is no better person for office than one that is invo^
in church work."

Question: "Well I have heard it said so many ti
by people who consider themselves devout Christ
that they should keep their nose out of politics. C
you elaborate on this a little bit more?"

Mr. Hooker: "Well, I think that what we nee(
politics is someone who is honest and conscientious
willing to put the will of others and the feeling
others before their own. Usually people who are invo
in church work are willing to do this, and for this
son they often make very good candidates."

pril 8, 1972

Page Five

uestion: "To supplement the previous question a little
t — What is your impression on whether Christianity
in or does create any influence on social matters from
political standpoint?"

r. Hooker: "Well I think it does. For example: How
in a devout Christian be willing to let contracts to
>mpanies in hope for a rebate themselves? How can a
?rson who is conscientious and a Christian pull many
! the political maneuvers that go on? I don't think they
>uld. This has long been a problem that people that are
volved in the church and church work do feel that
iey don't want to enter the rat race. They don't want
get involved themselves because it would always be
ying to pull them down."

uestion: "What was the general reaction of your
lends especially some of the students that go to college,
pecially after you won this mayorality race?"
r. Hooker: "Well, I think everyone was pleased. Of
*urse I take razzing once in a while but that is part of
>ing nineteen and mayor of the town. I was really
>artwarmed by the results of the election. On the night
iter the votes were cast I went down to my own pre-
nct as I was a write-in candidate without any political
irty's endorsement, and I turned on my flashlight at
e voting precinct and saw that I had garnered 153
)tes in my precinct to 27 to the next highest candidate.
h,a.t was something!"

uestion: "So that was a unique campaign even
ough it was unorthodox. Do you think that your being
iccessful in your first attempt at becoming involved

politics will give other young people an incentive to
so try their hand in careers pertaining to govern-
ent?"

r. Hooker: "Well, really I hope so. One good thing
can say for a person coming out at nineteen years of
^e is that you are not biased by a lot of political preju-
ces. In other words I don't hear college students as a
lie say that the best Democrat is worse than the worst
^publican and this sort of thing. You have to take

ople on their own merit — not necessarily any particu-
r party endorsement. I would never support a candi-
.te just because he was a member of any political
rty. I would look at the person and see what he
>od for."

jiestion: "Well, I have heard in higher government
jhelons and especially in the senate representatives
fat these young senators that just went in for the
st time are downgraded by the older senators until
y get a little experience. Have you heard any
this?"
Hooker: "Well of course people are always going
tS criticize any thing you do. Of course these people will
Imp on the younger candidate who doesn't have any
tjperience. The first couple months have been very
vluable because I have learned a lot. I have learned
flat you can't please everyone. No matter what you do
cjcertain percent of the people are for it and a certain
ljrcent against it. After a while everyone will be against
$mething you have done. That one thing will stand out
i your mind. Recently the village of Newcomerstown
itrchased a fire truck. Well, there were people in the
(mmunity who were naturally opposed to that, but in
te long run it is going to help them as far as their

insurance is concerned and as far as everything else.
You have to weigh the benefits of your actions."

Question: "Getting back to our younger generation
. . . now since they have this opening, do you have any
advise for these young people whose ambition might be
leaning in the direction of governmental careers?"

Mr. Hooker: "Well, yes, in order to be successful — I
made this statement in a Youth Rally in Duluth,
Minnesota — in order to be successful it is necessary to
work with what you have, laying bricks until you reach
a certain point, not standing on the outside throwing
bricks."

Question: "That is excellent advice. As I mentioned
before this is your first adventure in politics or getting
your feet wet as it were. Has this adventure turned out
as you expected?"

Mr. Hooker: "I have gotten more criticism than I
thought I would. I have more people daily complaining
than I ever dreamed, and I would say the job is not as
easy perhaps as I thought it would be. There are a lot
of things entailed with the job that I didn't realize when
I first started to run. I think it is challenging, and in a
way I'm glad it is a little rougher."

Question: "I have been in Newcomerstown many times
on business, and I notice that you defeated the incum-
bent mayor in the election. What is the reaction of the
residents in the relatively short time you have been in
office — as far as corporations etc.?"

Mr. Hooker: "Well, the former mayor was defeated
in the Democratic primary and didn't actually run
against me in the fall, but we have maintained good
relations and there are no hard feelings between us.
I think the people in the town are reasonably well
pleased with the change in office. There were many
people reasonably well pleased with the former mayor's
performance."

Mr. Schuster: "From our past conversations I am well
aware that your enthusiasm in this direction has not
dimished. Do you have any plans to further your
political career?"

Mr. Hooker: "Not at present. I am a delegate to one
of the national conventions, and my name will appear
on the ballot this spring for the first time."

Question: What are your plans as far as your
scholastic program is concerned? Do you intend to com-
plete your studies here at Ashland?"

Mr. Hooker: "Yes, in fact I'm even considering taking
course at the Seminary, after I complete student teach-
ing in the fall."

Mr. Schuster: "Do you think that anything you have
received here at Ashland might help in your career?"

Mr. Hooker: "I do. I think it has helped a great deal.
I think there are other things that a student can learn
in college besides logarithms and dates of world con-
querors. I think you can learn to cooperate with other
people, and you can learn to accept responsibilities that
come to you. And in this way better prepare yourself
for the jobs, the vocations that you plan to go into."

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4jii^

CRUSADER SUPPORT
GROWING

WE ARE HAPPY TO REPORT that various con-
gregations, classes, individuals and other church-
related groups have pledged nearly $3,000 in support
of the 1972 Summer Crusaders! During the coming
summer, seventeen youth and young adults from four-
teen churches will be immersed — for seven weeks — in
a variety of ministries with Brethren churches.

Note the emphasis on "with." Summer Crusaders are
not going out only to work "for" churches but "with"
Christians of all ages in a wide variety of activities.
God is alive . . . His Spirit is stirring within the "body."
We expect great things to happen as we unite ourselves
in the attempt to carry out His great commission.

We feel that ours is an unusually promising time for
"harvesting." For God has been opening the minds of
men to receive His word in unprecedented ways. And
we evangelicals are coming out in the open to declare
ourselves through such media as "The United States
Congress on Evangelism" (1969), EXPLO '72, and KEY
'73. It's true . . . we have to reach out to those outside
the family of God and offer them something real. We
must proceed beyond mere verbal affirmation (words,
words, words) by developing attitudes and behaviors
consistent with our professed faith. The beauty of the
Summer Crusader concept lies in the commitment of
youth to "do the faith" as well as to prepare themselves
to articulately talk about it. Their work will be described
in detail in the next issue of The Evangelist and progress
reports will be made from time to time. Watch for more
on the ministry through youth!

Until then, there is a very vital role each Brethren
can perform which will be greatly appreciated by all
the Crusaders . . . pray for God's direction in their
lives and work. Your support dare not end with the
sending of a check to help pay the bills. That is im-
portant, but your prayers are also greatly needed.

IW CASSETTES
AVAILABLE

A number of new Regal Cassette Tapes have bee
added to G/L's growing line of audio aids for teaching
learning and inspiration.

Hear Ethel Barrett at her best as the master star:
teller on the following two new tapes — four stories o
each. Not only does she motivate, entertain, and inspii
as she brings Biblical characters to life, but she teach*
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Old Testament Venture Stories includes these storie:
Miracle by Long Distance (The story of Naamar
Little Guy with a Big Problem (The Story of Jonal;
The Party's Over (The writing on the wall)
Why Was I Born? (The Story of Esther).
New Testament Venture Stories includes these storie
I Can't Believe It! (Peter's escape from prison)
God Is Wide Awake (The Philippian Jailer)
The Big Secret ( Paul's nephew thwarts murder plo
The Unsinkable Apostle (Paul and the shipwreck
These new teaching cassettes retail at $3.95 each ai
can be used in a wide variety of ways.

In addition, five Sing-A-Long Cassettes are now ava
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Little Ones Sing-A-Long: 24 songs for eai

childhood.

More Little Ones Sing-A-Long: 47 more ear

childhood songs, activities, rhythms, for a varie

of activities.

Primaries Sing-A-Long: 17 songs for primari

from G/L Praise Book songs, Primary Childr

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youth.

The value and versatility of cassettes as teaching to
has hardly been explored in many Brethren Chui
Schools. Here is a chance for making use of expi
assistance in teaching songs and telling Bible Stories

kpril 8, 1972

Pajre Seven

PAW

NAE

SOCIAL ILLS. EVANGELISM AND
EDUCATION TO BE FOCUS OF

WHEATON, 111. — Problems of society, evangelistic
lovements and Christian education will be the focus
f attention during some of the 57 seminars at the 30th
anniversary Convention of the National Association of
Evangelicals. These and other important issues will be
onsidered when an expected 1,500 delegates and visitors
onvene for the three-day event which marks NAE's
0th year of service to America.

Some 35 speakers are lined up for the seminars which
aclude eight luncheons. Among the notables on hand
/ill be Dr. Peter Beyerhaus, professor of missions at
'ubingen University (Germany) and chief architect of
le Frankfurt Declaration; the attorney general of
fissouri, M. John C. Danforth; Dr. Ted Engstrom,
xecutive vice president of World Vision International;
>r. David L. McKenna, president of Seattle Pacific
'ollege; Dr. Dave Breese, president of Christian Destiny,
nc; Dr. T. A. Raedeke, executive director of Key 73;
nd the Rev. Bob Harrington, Chaplain of Bourbon
treet, New Orleans.

Business, sharing of mutual concerns, and fellowship
will mark the thrust of the seminars. Other topics to be
discussed include church growth, missions in Third
World countries, the Christian day school, deferred
giving, crime, creative radio spots, church-state separa-
tion and family finances.

NAE's eleven commissions and four affiliates touch
more than 20 areas of Christian ministries, and serve an
estimated 10-12 million evangelicals. Much of their policy
and program planning is shaped by concerns and con-
cepts from the convention seminars.

The affiliates include the Evangelical Foreign Missions
Association, the National Association of Christian
Schools, the National Sunday School Association and the
National Religious Broadcasters. Ministries served by
the commissions include the chaplaincy, home missions,
evangelical action, evangelical churchmen, higher edu-
cation, evangelism and spiritual life, social concerns,
stewardship, theology, women's fellowship and world
relief.

EVANGELICALS RIDING CREST

NATIONAL BOOK SALES

| New York (EP) — A poll of large publishers, denom-
inational houses and independent firms shows that
Lmericans today are buying books that stress personal
■ligious faith amid everyday problems, and that evan-
elical books are logging the lion's share of sales.
Writing in the copyrighted March 1972 issue of
hristian Herald, JoAnn Price says publishing execu-
ves in her informal poll told her readers "want to be
jispired."

j Doubleday's editorial director Alex Liepa pointed out
bat "most people are seeking some spiritual comfort
a religion, and the evangelical books are obviously more
fcely to offer such comfort than books written by
pbple who either say God is dead or that Jesus was a
blitical revolutionary."

Macmillan's Clement Alexander noted that books
pout death also move quickly. "After trying to avoid
jioking in that direction for some time," he said,
Americans want to come to terms with death."
A related trend was noted by Pollster Price: books on
^astern religions, the occult, psychic phenomena and
^en witchcraft. Paul M. Pettit, editor of religious books
>r Abingdon, said this was caused by a "loosening of
rotestant and Roman Catholic authority, increased
lobility and probably a thirst for . . . 'rumors of
ngels.' "

Association Press (YMCA) executive Robert Roy
Wright saw the occult binge as a reaction against the
extreme "God is dead" theology, general interest in the
Far East, a search for religions of "low demand" and
rejection of the religious "establishment."

Author Price said her survey revealed that the popu-
larity of highly personalized testimonials to the Chris-
tian faith has meant better business for evangelical
houses than for liberal denominations. A poor showing
was made for theology books by and for theologians.
The lowest mark went to liberal scholarly theology.

Richard Baltzell, editorial director of Fleming H.
Revell Co., noted that celebrities tend to be more widely
read than people who are authors only.

All agreed that modern versions of the Scriptures,
Bible aids, references and atlases continue to sell well.
The American Bible Society's Good News for Modern
Man and its Today's English Version, became the all-
time best-selling paperback in May 1971. By October,
Good News had climbed to 30 million in sales. A month
later it had sold a million more. The Living Bible sales
now stand at nine million.

Word Books' Floyd Thatcher warned: "We cannot
respond to this receptivity with a warmed-over rehash
of jargon and cliche-ridden trivia."

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The
Laymen's
Meeting

Rodger H. Geaslen

PROGRAM FOR APRIL

EL CAPSTAN

AND THE

ROCK OF AGES

EL CAPITAN, in Yosemite, California, is a granite
monolith which rises 3,400 feet straight up from
the valley. It can be easily climbed from the back by a
gradually ascending trail.

The southeast side of this monolith is called the "Wall
of Morning Light" because the sun strikes that side
first. That side had never been climbed until two experi-
enced climbers ascended that wall in November 1970.

They made it by driving pitons into cracks in the wall.
Where there were no cracks, they bored holes and set
expansion bolts to pull themselves up. They estimated
they had to drill 300 holes in the wall.

On the entire vertical face, they encountered only two
ledges on which they could stand or sit. They spent
their nights in tent hammocks suspended from pitons
driven into the rock.

When they started, they estimated that the feat would
take about 12 days; but part way up they were hindered
with winds and heavy rains and freezing temperatures!
This also shortened their food supplies and nearly de-
feated their assault on the cliff. Later the weather
changed and with courage, perseverance, and endurance
they were able to continue the climb. After 32 days they
finally reached the summit where food and warm con-
gratulations awaited them for the triumph!

We have often thought of El Capitan as a picture of
our Lord Jesus Christ — the "Rock of Ages." Isaiah 26:4
says: "Trust ye in the Lord forever: for in the Lord
Jehovah is everlasting strength." The marginal reading

of everlasting strength is "The Rock of Ages." Sun
everlasting strength is in Him!

In Isaiah 32:2, the Lord Jesus is described pro]
etically as "the shadow of a great rock in a weary Ian

When the Israelites were in the wilderness on th
way to Canaan, they murmured because they lack
water. The Lord instructed Moses to smite the rock
Horeb and when he did so, water flowed from the re
in abundance. They drank freely from that stream whi
followed them.

In I Corinthians 10:4 the picture is explained to
It says: ". . . they drank of that spiritual rock tl
followed them; and that rock was Christ." What
beautiful picture of our "Rock of Ages" which w
cleft for us by the rod of divine justice for our sins!

Now because He was smitten and bruised for c
iniquities, the water of life — eternal life — flows free
The Lord Jesus said: "If any man thirst, let him coi
unto Me and drink." All who hear His invitation a
come to Him may drink freely.

We appreciate the courage and endurance of the m
who climbed El Capitan. They said they climbed becav
it was "a tremendous emotional fulfillment." Of cour
such a feat also brings with it popularity and, ve
likely, other rewards.

The Lord Jesus Christ does not ask us to endure su
agony as these men experienced when they hung
hammocks in freezing temperatures. He endured t
suffering Himself which we deserved, and now 1
simply invites us to believe on Him and commit o
lives to Him. We may hide ourselves in Him and li
for Him who died and rose again.

When we reach the end of the road, we will find Hi
to be a "wall of morning light," and He will give
welcome far greater than the El Capitan climbers e
perienced on the top of the rock!

pril 8, 1972

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ASHLAND, Ohio, March 17 — On Tuesday (March
1) at 8:15 p.m. in the Ashland College Memorial Chapel,
ae Choir held a Bon Voyage concert preparatory to its
uropean tour which starts March 23.

According to the director of the choir, Calvin Y.
.ogers, the choir was assisted in this concert by an
rchestra provided through a grant from the American
ederation of Musicians Music Performance Trust
unds.

The orchestra is composed of faculty, students and
rofessional musicians from the Ashland, Mansfield and
/"ooster areas. Rogers said, "We particularly wanted
n orchestra for this concert because the choir is going
> be performing with an orchestra in Vienna on Easter
unday. This gives us an opportunity to do the works
t least once with an orchestra."

Of the 44 students in the choir, 42 will be making the
uropean trip. They represent the most experienced
articipants in the vocal program on the AC campus,
[embership is open to students at all class levels and
•om all departments.

Brethren choir members are: Michael Radcliff, Mil-
ford, Indiana; Paul Deardurff, Belief ontaine, Ohio; John
Shultz, Ashland, Ohio; Dale Stoffer, Canton, Ohio; Julie
Meyer, Ashland, Ohio; Ron Blake, North Georgetown,
Ohio and Sherry Barnhart, Gratis, Ohio. Other Brethren
going are: Jeanne Shultz, Ashland, Ohio; Gloria Stout,
Flora, Indiana and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Barnhart, Gratis,
Ohio.

The Bon Voyage concert was drawn entirely from
the choir's European Tour repertoire. Highlights of the
program included the choir's first performance with
orchestra of W. A. Mozart's "Regina Coeli" and the
"Coronation Mass." These are two works that the choir
has been requested to sing at the historic Minoriten-
kirche in Vienna on Easter Sunday.

The concert was enriched by sacred and secular music
of contemporary American composers. "Three Devo-
tional Songs" by Jack Johnston, composer-in-residence
at Ashland College were featured.

Andrew Gregerson is associate director of the choir
and Richard DeLong, Mansfield, is organist.

MOTIVATED MEN

by Candi Baker

KENNETH L. SULLIVAN

KENNETH L. SULLIVAN, 29, is a senior at
** Ashland Theological Seminary majoring in
ew Testament. He has been a member in the
rethren Church for eight years and comes from
ie Firestone Brethren Church in Akron, Ohio,
en attended Garfield High School and Univer-
ty of Akron before enrolling in Ashland College.
|i 1968 he entered Ashland Theological Seminary
id has served as student body secretary in 1969-
), active on the Gospel Team and Seminary
mbassadors. Ken enjoyed a trip to the Holy
ands in June and has shared his experiences
ith all interested students.

Ken is married to Jeanette Sullivan from the
irestone Brethren Church, and they have two
mghters. Dianne Lynn is six and attends
ndergarden at Grant Street School. Christine
argaret is two and a half and entertains every
ie with her singing. Jeanette is involved in the
ssociation for Children with Learning Disabil-
ies and enjoys sewing and music.

Ken keeps very busy with fulltime employment
at Archway Cookies in Ashland as well as pastor
of the Walcrest Brethren Church in Mansfield,
Ohio. After graduation in June of 1973, Ken plans
to enter the pastoral ministry.

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■ ^" ■^ I • • •

Stockton, Calif. The New Tide
Singers will be in the Stockton
Church April 23 at 1:30 p.m. The
W.M.S. was in charge of a 'Sacri-
fice Soup Luncheon after morning
services on March 12. Offering
will be used in mission work.

Center Chapel, Intl. The Southern
Indiana District Laymen's Rally
was held March 13. The College
Corner Laymen presented the pro-
gram; Charles Martin was the
speaker and the music was by the
"Five in Hand" Quartet.

Ashland, Ohio (Park Street). Our

10:30 Worship Service is now
being broadcast live each Sunday
morning over WRDL - FM 89.5,
the Ashland College station.

Burlington, Intl. The Southern Dis-
trict Youth Rally was held Sunday,
February 20. Even though the
weather was bad there were over
200 in attendance.

Tucson, Ariz. A Bible Conference
was held March 8-12 with Rev.
Alvin Shifflett as speaker. Rev.
Shifflet is from Stockton, Calif.

Corinth, Ind. An anonymous donor
presented door chimes to the par-
sonage. An Easter cantata is being
planned for Community Easter
Services.

Goshen, Ind. Sunday evening, Feb-
ruary 27 the Junior Choir present-
ed a musical program. Sunday
evening, March 5, a musical pro-
gram was presented by the "Sun-
beams," a group of 22 girls rang-
ing in age from 8 to 13. The group
was from the Pleasant View
Mennonite Church.

Milledgeville, 111. The Milledgeville
Brethren have entered into a build-
ing program which will give them
more classroom space and a more
convenient entrance. The church
has also officially joined the NAE
(National Association of Evan-
gelicals). The Bible Power Hour
each Sunday evening has been
very successful. The book of
James is being studied.

Hag-erstown, Md. On Sunday, March
19 the three Brethren Youth
groups took charge of the pro-
gram. Mr. Allen Martin showed
pictures with narration of his
recent tour of India. The offering
was for India missions.

Belief ontaine, Ohio (Gretna) On

Palm Sunday evening James Jus-
tice, a chalk talk artist led the
worship. Monday, March 27, The
Chanteurs presented an Easter
Cantata. Tuesday, March 28, a film
titled "Dawn of Victory" was
shown. Wednesday, March 29, the
Lamplighter's W.M.S. presented a
play. Thursday was Holy Com-
munion; Friday — Good Friday
Community Service and Sunday
morning will be a Sunrise Service.

Elkliart, Ind. February 27 a Mission
Filmstrip was shown of the jungle
training for Wycliffe Bible trans-
lators in preparation for mission-
ary service. On March 12 the
Brethrenaires Quartet took part
in the worship service.

New Lebanon, Ohio. The Community
Good Friday Service was held
in the New Lebanon Church with
Pastor Michael O'Dell of the
Trinity United Church of Christ
bringing the message.

Brush Valley, Pa. The BYC is spon
soring an orphan of the Brethrer
Home for Children in India. His
name is P. Sudhakara Rao. He is
11 years old and in the third grade

Mathias, W. Va. The W.M.S. Districl
Rally will be held at Mathias or
April 8.

Harrisonburg;, Va. (Bethlehem). Th<

offerings at the Union Lenter
Services were used for the suppor
of the program of Bible teaching
in the public schools. C. Y. Gilmei
was the speaker for the Lentei
services Sunday evening, Marcl
5. The Montezuma Church Choi:
brought special music.

ings

SURGUY-LISEK. Miss Marlen
Surguy and Mr. Stanley Lisek werl
united in a double-ring ceremony bl
Rev. Tinnie Rorie in the Ardmori
Brethren Church on February 2(.j
1972. Mrs. Lisek is a member of th|
church and the daughter of Mr. an!
Mrs. Thomas Simon.

Mrs. Joy L. Blake I

Memorials

GRISSO. Memorial service wi\
held for Mrs. Anna Grisso, wido1
of Rev. C. C. Grisso, at Bend<{
Funeral Home on February if
Interment was in the German Baptij
Cemetery.

* * *

WOODS. Ralph L. Woods, Brya!
Ohio, died February 18, 1972 at til
Cameron Memorial Hospital. Funerj
services were conducted at tl!
Oberlin Ford Memorial Home (J
February 21 by Rev. M. W. Dod'j
with burial at Fountain Gro
Cemetery in Bryan. Mr. Woods w
a member of the Bryan Fill
Brethren Church.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH

Herndon, Va. (Chandon) —

3 by baptism
Milledg-eville, 111. — 2 by baptism
North Manchester, Ind. —

2 by baptism

kpril 8, 1972

Page Eleven

LET'S SING A SONG FOR GOD!

y 7HEN ONE TAKES PEN IN HAND to reveal his
/V thoughts and ideas concerning music in the
(urch, he is immediately in danger of acquiring the
vath of multitudes. Almost every church member has
1b likes and dislikes in the realm of church music,
lie do not have to be experts in music to know what
| like or dislike. Music is such an essential part of
(Siristian worship that we all are affected by it and
tjus we form our opinions as to what is meaningful
fid appropriate and good. Religious experience is inten-
jy personal — as it should be — and it unfortunately
tpds to lose its freshness and becomes crystallized,
iktitutionalized and defensive.

b.s a result, we have observed the development of—

ijjyou will excuse the expression — the "phariseeism"

1 the right and the left, the new and the old. On the

■tftht we have those who insist that certain standards

cj musical excellence (of performance or compositional

sde) are required for worship, or that the only "good"

cprch music is that which comes from a certain period

I history. On the left we have those who believe that

rl'isy "celebrations" with balloons, jazz combos, shouting

■ad dancing in the front of the church are the only

Levant" worship services for Christians today. I

spect that we would react much the same as a certain

>up of church members, old and young, did recently

ten they were subjected to an experiment by Donald

■tzell. This brave soul, as he reported in the April

iiliiii
ititltiL

Jilll

by BRADLEY WEIDENHAMER

Bradley E. Weidenhamer graduated from
Ashland Theological Seminary in 1966. He ivas
Minister of Christian Education at Goshen,
Indiana from 1966-1968. He pastor ed the First
Brethren Church of Goslien in 1969. Since June
1970 he has been Librarian at the Seminary and
is presently Minister of Music at the First
Brethren Church, Ashland, Ohio.

1971, issue of "Eternity" magazine, prepared a tape
with short excerpts of music that various generations
of teenagers had loved during the past 60 years. When
lie played the tape to the group, he could easily deter-
mine their thinking from the expressions on their faces.
Music of a previous generation was silly, music that
was popular when a particular listener was a teenager
was remembered tenderly and fondly, while music of a
newer generation was shocking and crude!

Thus, we are left with the dilemma: what music will
aid us in the worship of our God and how shall we
develop the relationship between music and worship?
Worship may be described as a family celebration of
the people of God, an active, willing, and deeply joyful
affirmation about God, about man, about Jesus Christ,
about life and about hope. Music, to be useful, must
support and enhance worship, help the celebrative
action to move along rather than delay it, bring dra-
matic expression in whatever style or form or mood is
being used. It would be valuable for all of us to examine

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our oonoept of worship. Possibly such inward reflection
might enlighten our minds and help us to improve our
attitudes toward worship.

If one undertakes a study of church music, he soon
discovers that, believe it or not, changes have taken
place in the field during the last five hundred years.
Indeed, styles, instrumentations and lyrics have changed
significantly as time has progressed. The mood of music
has gone this way and that, sometimes following denom-
inational lines, sometimes swayed by influential per-
sonalities, sometimes trumpeting theological persua-
sions. Almost every time that there has been a trend of
change in church music, there has also been a backlash
of protect. Isaac Watts is sometimes called the father
of English hymnody. However, as a teenager he rebelled
against singing the Psalms of the Old Testament, to
which his elders indignantly replied, "Do you think you
can do better than King David?" Watts went ahead and
wrote anyway, but he was always careful to identify
each of his compositions as a paraphrase of a psalm.
A century ago, when Dwight L. Moody and Ira Sankey
went to Ireland with their "gospel songs," they drew
frequent criticism. One prominent pastor urged Moody
to stop using those songs or else they would have all
the people dancing.

Today we are in the midst of a variety of musical
sounds in the church, each seeking acceptance and use.
What is to be the dominant church music-style of the
future? Guitar accompaniment is exceedingly popular
in many church groups today, but it is not nesessarily
the church music of the future. In some places it is
already giving way to the electronic sound. The Moog
synthesizer and other sound-producing and recording
and amplifying devices, no matter how strange they
may seem to our ears, are being experimented with in
religious music. Already there are some anthems
accompanied by electronic tapes!

All this builds toward a conclusion: each generation
must find and develop the styles of church music which
best express the Christian experience of that generation.
I say "styles" because church music critics say that no
one style of music is now in ascendancy or seemingly
will be in ascendency to dominate all the others. It is
pure hypocrisy for a generation of the body of Christ
to automatically accept the church music of another
generation and use it outwardly when it has no inward

meaning in the lives of that generation. Of course,
new generation may decide, as a result of its searcl
to accept the styles of the past, and that is fine an
good. But the critical point is that a search must |
made.

Acceptance of this conclusion leads us to see a numbe
of implications. Possibly the most important of thes
is that all of us must demonstrate more acceptanc
and toleration of the various styles of music whic
exist today. The "gospel-song" advocate must realh
that gospel songs were never intended to become ti
sole singing style of the church. The young "folk-roc
religious musical" advocate must see the limitations <
that particular style and must recognize the beauty ar
meaningful use of other styles in a religious contex
The staid and sophisticated "formalized" worships
must understand that his obsession with the "highe1
quality" of church music can sometimes become devoj
of life and spirit, so that he sings only words and fee,
no joy or life in the Spirit.

It is not expected that each of us, even in our mo;
tolerant mood, is going to find a meaningful Christie!
experience in all styles of church music. Nevertheles
we should " develop enough appreciation so that
"balanced" musical presentation in our church will n
"turn us off" or cause us to develop a consistent
critical attitude. By "balanced" we mean that the chunj
music of a congregation needs to reflect the stylj
which are found meaningful in the life and witness
the body of Christ. All religious "folk-rock" and il
"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" will not produce
well-rounded Christian experience. On the other har!
all "religious Bach" and no Ralph Carmichael will al1
cause us to miss something important.

We are certainly living in a world of incredible chan.j
and music is only one area which the church needs j
study. But there should be some study — music eduo
tion in the church is almost non-existent as a practk!
program, and it would do us well to examine the wa
in which we might become more aware of the field
church music and its influence on our attitudes
Christian worship and experience. One thing is ij
certain: music is an integral part of our total lives,
and out of the church. We need to understand it so tr.
we can use it to the best advantage for spreading t
Good News and experiencing that Good News in o
lives.

FIRST THINGS FIRST
Matthew 6:33

April 8, 1972

Page Thirteen

MOUNTAINTOP HIGH!

by Sherry Barnharr

Greetings !
It seems like ages since the last time that I've written

0 all of you. I hope that life is treating you all right.
You know in life there are so many different feelings.

>ometimes you are up on the mountaintops where no
pe can hurt you, and then other times the valleys seem
mbelieveably deep. This is normal. Everyone has the
^ood days and the bad ones.

Right now I'm on a high mountaintop! By the time
''ou read this I will be in Europe (March 23 - April 16)
vith the choir from Ashland College. So many of my
riends are going, and also my parents are going. So
t's going to be a "time to remember."

1 But those dates also remind me of another "time to
jemember" that to a Christian are really more impor-
tant. I mean the whole Easter season. When you stop
Ind think about it, Easter is one of the most significant-
V beautiful times of the year Not only does it mean
ew clothes and warm weather but also new life and
ope.

Easter is a time for Christians to renew their own
aith and their love for one another "For Go so loved
he world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that
/hosoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but have
ternal life" (John 3:16). This verse is so often quoted
hat it sometimes seems to lose the total effect. But
kow! That whole verse was fulfilled in just three short
ays.

This summer I'm a member of the Crusader team
haX will be in Northern Indiana. Our whole purpose is
his Easter message of love, life, and hope. One of the
jongs that we'll be singing says this so well that I'd

ke to quote part of it.

"While we were sinners, Jesus came, and took upon
Himself our blame. Willing to bear our sin and shame;
He died for us. . . . The Son of God became a man.
Fulfilling God's eternal plan, conceived before the
world began; He died for us" ("He Died For Us" from
Show Me).

Yes, Jesus came to us, lived with us and died for us,
but the message only begins here. He arose and is living
today. Alleluia! !

He took the first step so now it's our turn. What can
we do to show this Easter spirit — this peace and joy
that comes with the inner presence of the Living Lord.

I used to get the feeling that Jesus just didn't expect
much from me. After all, I'm a busy college junior.
Someday when I'm really out in the world and more
involved in it then I can do more for Him. I especially
felt this way in high school when I was still living at
home, but now I really know different. Jesus did so
much for me. If I can be kind to one person and really
show His love then I am living for Him. Girls, analyze
your lives, What is your best quality? How can you
uce it for Jesus? For example, how can I use my ability
to talk for Jesus? Sometimes this is not a gift that I
am proud of, but I've found that when I use my voice
for Jecus and not for Sherry Barnhart He helps me and
uses me.

So in this very special time of year let's all remember
that Christ died and rose again for each of us. Let's also
ask ourselves what can we do today for Jesus?

Yours In Christ,
Sherry

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WRC ON RADIO

Dr. Reginald Thomas, Speaker

Dear Brethren Friends :

Within recent months a very exciting thing has happened ! The Lord
has provided us with a special radio program that we believe will encour-
age more interest in the World Relief Commission than any other medium
we have used to date . . . and it will do this with very slight internal ad-
justment and at a cost so low that it will not change our policy of 92 cents
of every dollar going overseas in services rendered and goods delivered.

The radio program, called "The Bible With Dr. Thomas," will be broad-
cast on many stations (see radio log). As radio stations and listeners
become aware of this Biblically-based program, I am sure our radio line-up
will increase greatly. We are vigorously negotiating for more radio
stations, and hope that before too long people everywhere in the country
will be able to hear. Our speaker, Dr. D. Reginald Thomas, is one of the
nation's foremost radio Bible teachers. Formerly speaker for The Bible
Study Hour and The Layman's Hour, Dr. Thomas has volunteered his ser-
vices to speak on behalf of World Relief Commission.

This now gives WRC a two-pronged ministry — of "food for the body and
food for the soul" to needy people overseas, and also of providing spiritual
food, through Dr. Thomas' messages, to our friends here in the States.

It is hoped that as an expression of appreciation for Dr. Thomas' Biblical
ministry, and in recognition of his deep concern for the needy of the world,
that new friends will join old friends and help us to be an increasingly
effective channel of Christian help and hope. Right now we are in great
need of funds to help rehabilitate the Pakistani refugees and to continue
caring for children in our 120-bed Hoa Khanh Children's Hospital
in Vietnam.

Whether you can presently hear Dr. Thomas or not, we hope you will
continue to provide us with the means to help those who need our help so
much, as we serve for the sake of Christ.

"May God bless to you this simple witness
in His -name . . . and let us work together."
The above prayer by Dr. Thomas readily describes the entire philosophy
of the program and of the World Relief Commission. "The Bible with Dr.
Thomas" is a thirty-minute, thoroughly researched, Bible-centered message
to help those who long for a deeper understanding of the Scriptures and a
better relationship with God. We are sure these weekly messages will en-
rich all who listen.

Yours in His service,
Dr. Everett S. Graffam
Executive Director
World Relief Commission

ail 8, 1972

•

Page Fifteen

RADIO

LOG

Dial

Station

City

Time

Position

WTMR

Camden, N.J.

8:00 A.M.

800

WOIO

Canton, Ohio

4:30 P.M.

106.0

KWLC

Decorah, Iowa

10:30 A.M.

1240

WQMS-

Hamilton, Ohio

1:00 P.M.

96.5

WBRI

Indianapolis Ind.

8:30 A.M.

1500

KKLM-

La Mesa, Calif.

5:30 P.M.

91.5

WCIT

Lima, Ohio

9:30 A.M.

940

WMPC

Lapeer, Mich.

7:00 A.M.

1230

WNOG

Naples, Fla.

8:00 A.M.

1270

WPKO

Waverly, Ohio

4:30 P.M.

1380

WAWZ

Zarephath, N.J.

8:30 A.M. (Thurs.)

99.1

All broadcasts are on Sunday unless otherwise indicated.
*More Stations will be added as resources become available.

MONEY ISN'T EVERYTHING . . .

. . . in World Relief

Here are instructions for shipping clothing and blankets for World Relief use:

Clothing is needed for all ages, all sizes; summer or winter wear, clean, mended,
with at least six months' wear. Children's and infants' clothing, and layettes are the
most needed.

Blankets and light quilts, clean and in good repair, are needed. Blankets bring
comfort and emergency shelter to disaster victims. Do not purchase new blankets.
Instead, send $3.50 for each blanket (3 for $10.00) to WRC headquarters.

Shipping expenses: It will help if you send 100 per pound or 250 per blanket to
the World Relief Commission office at Valley Forge to help cover the cost of pro-
cessing to start your clothing or blanket gift on its way overseas. Do not send this
money to the processing centers; rather, send it to this address:

WORLD BELIEF COMMISSION, INC.
P.O. Box 44
Valley Forge, Pennsylvania 19481

Do not send shoes, hats, bathing suits, ties, formal wear, purses, girdles, nylon
stockings, military or Scout uniforms, pillows, or articles made of silk or fragile
fabrics or non-washable fabrics, or materials made with plastic or rubber.

WHERE TO SEND CLOTHING:

Do not send any clothing to a New York or Valley Forge address. Do send cloth-
ing and blankets (postage prepaid) to the center nearest you:

WORLD RELD3F COMMISSION, INC.

c/o Brethren Service Center

P.O. Box 188

New Windsor, Maryland 21776

WORLD RELIEF COMMISSION, INC.

c/o Brethren Service Center

201 S. Main Street

Nappanee, Indiana 46550

WORLD RELIEF COMMISSION, INC.

c/o Brethren Service Center

919 N. Emerald Avenue

Modesto, California 95352

WORLD RELIEF COMMISSION, INC.

c/o Lyon Van Co.

3600 S. Grand Avenue

Los Angeles, California 90007
(Note: Before shipping new materials for special projects, please write the Valley
Forge address for instructions.)

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The Brethren Evangelis

SEWING FOR WORLD RELIEF

'"■».

Mrs. Ray Summy

The January-February issue of the Woman's Outloo]
had an article on Page 16 with information on sewing
Please refer to this to know where to send your pacP
ages of finished items, how much to send for furthe
processing, and what items are needed urgently. Yo
will see that pajamas are still at the top of the lis'
warm winter clothing next — plus a list of other item
that are needed.

Please Note: we have been informed that it is best t
send all bandages and nicer pads to one of the Worl
Relief Centers. Do not send them directly to Nigeria j
This information was not in the Woman's Outlooll
Bandages and ulcer pads are needed and will be distrilj
uted fairly by the World Relief Commission.

Since many women expressed appreciation in seeini
items made by others and sharing ideas, we are goinj
to have a display again this fall at National Conferencr
So be planning what garments or items you can brin,
for it.

Several new features will be added this year. Chie'
among them is a workshop on sewing (crocheting an
knitting) on Friday afternoon. Look for the exact timi
and place when the schedule is printed. For other net!
features — Come and See! !

(Mrs.) Bonnie Summy, a member of the World
Relief Committee for five years, is particularly
helpful in assembling and mailing, information
to pastors and in organizing all the details related
to displaying the articles sewed for World Relief.
She and her family live in Ashland, Ohio.

LAST AUGUST at General Conference a new plan
was used to display sewing items made for World
Relief by the women of our W.M.S. groups. We asked
each group to bring one or two items they had made
during the year to put on display. Many of those who
responded brought anywhere from five or six to eight
items.

We requested more room in the chapel ba:ement and
were given a room adjacent to the display area. Here
we had a large table plus a clothes rack. As the items
began to arrive we saw we were going to need more
space. The janitor kindly secured a second table and
it was soon full also. The response was tremendous and
showed the interest our women have in sewing for
World Relief. This fine display represented the work of
27 W.M.S. groups and we hope many more will respond
this year.

What Working Together For Others Can Do

There are several women's groups in the Brethre
Church sewing for World Relief. The following tabul.,;
tion spotlights just one of them — from the Park Streii
Brethren Church in Ashland, Ohio.

April 8, 1972

Page Seventeen

These women began sewing on a regular basis in
Viarch 1966. In these past six years they have made
the following — according to Mrs. Charles Munson (chair-
man and statistician) :

women

L2 Dresses
1 Sweater
6 Skirts

1 Poncho

2 Aprons
4 Shorts

3 Blouses

2 Pair Slippers
1 Gown
|l Scarf
1 Slacks

Babies

11 Sacques

28 Receiving Blankets

52 Gowns

20 Shirts

15 Binders

71 Diapers

4 Crib Quilts

7 Bibs

6 Pair Booties

6 Sweaters

1 Pair Pajamas

3 Hats

Girls

53 Blouses
93 Dresses
14 Jumpers
33 Skirts

7 Shorts

2 Dress & Panties
19 Slips
19 Sweaters

2 Robes

2 Pair Pajamas
11 Knit Hats

3 Vests

7 Knitted Vests
19 Pair Mittens
2 Gowns
9 Pair Slippers

Men

4 Shirts
29 Scarves
6 Pair Slippers

Miscellaneous

92 Hospital Gowns

11 Bed Pads

13 Pillow Cases
78 Comforters
29 Lap Robes

12 Small Comforters
3 Tote Bags

44 Towel & Wash Cloth Sets

3 Stuffed Toys

3 Sheets
144 lb. Bandages

Boys

46 Shirts

7 Shorts
14 Pants

2 Vests

9 Pair Pajamas

4 Sweaters

Total Pounds Sent— 905

The Park Street Church now has two sewing groups;
one meeting every Thursday morning and one meeting
every two weeks on Monday evenings. They have seven
sewing machines, four of which were purchased with
donated TV Stamps. All material (for the items listed
above) was donated and there is always plenty on hand
to work with.

Come to:

SEWING WORKSHOP
General Conference — Friday Afternoon

DALAT DREAM REALIZED

ALAT is a resettlement area for the Koho
(ko-HAW) Montagnards who have been squeezed
ut of their ancestral homes by war.
The Rev. Wesley Schelander, Christian and Missionary
lliance missionary for twenty years, noticed that Koho
outh who studied at government schools in the morn-
lg had nothing to occupy them in the afternoon. He
earned of a Christian tribes vocational training school
'here they could learn a trade and become self-
apporting and self-respecting.

The dream is now a reality. A whole new era has
pened for the Koho. A new building jointly sponsored
y the Koho Tribal District of the Evangelical Church
' Vietnam (Tin Lanh), the World Relief Commission,
ie Vietnam Ministry of Social Welfare, and U.S.
lilitary civic action, was dedicated in May 1971.
Now, under Christian guidance, Koho youth are
ained as skilled carpenters, mechanics, tailors, shop
.vners, electricians, sheet metal workers, masons,
pists, and home economists. Another example of
rethren dollars at work! ! !

in Vietnam

Mechanics Class at Tribes Vocational Training
School, Dalat, Vietnam.

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The Brethren Evangelic

FEELS SO GOOD TO GIVE

Giving for World Relief has increased in The Bretliren Church every year since
the fund began nearly six years ago, in 1966. And the number of churches partici-
pating has increased every year also.

These are encouraging facts — primarily because they indicate that more Brethren
are expressing a basic Christian principle of "living for others"-- not ourselves.

The compiled figures paint the following pleasant picture. With the exception of
1969-70 (when the denominational fiscal year was changed), note that all figures are
for a 12-month period.

Year

Churches

Individuals

Receipts

1966-67

5 .

$1,546

1967-68

$4,630

1968-69

$6,363

1969-70

(18

months )

$7,316

1971

$7,725

V2 Years Total

$27,580

1979

?•?

•?•?

Of course, we've concerned about those 40 churches not contributing to World
Relief during the past year through our committee — and particularly the 21 Brethren
Churches never giving to World Relief through the World Relief Committee. Hope-
fully, Brethren in those congregations will sense the need this year and respond
with meaningful gifts.

But in 1971 a total of 81 churches did aid people in need by sending an offering
to Mr. George Kerlin, treasurer of our Brethren World Relief Committee. Here is
a report of his records:

Southeast District

Pennsylvania District

Ohio District

Bethlehem

$221.00

Berlin

$100.00

Akron

$ 15

Chandon

Brush Valley

Ashland (Park Street)

379 i

Cumberland

14.00

Calvary

5.00

Canton

150;'

Dunraven

Cameron

5.00

Columbus

25 1

Gatewood

Fairless Hills-Levittown

125.00

Dayton

229 f

Haddix

Highland

Fremont

15 *

Hagerstown

5.00

Johnstown II

121.00

Garber (Ashland)

261

Kimsey Run

Johnstown III

432.00

Glenford

Krypton

20.00

Masontown

26.65

Gratis

226 !l

Liberty

17.00

Meyersdale

50.00

Gretna

344 IS

Linwood

25.00

Mt. Olivet

40.00

Louisville

Lost Creek

Mt. Pleasant

Mansfield

Mathias

5.00

Pittsburgh

52.00

Massillon

Maurertown

45.47

Quiet Dell

Newark

Meadowbranch

Raystown

New Lebanon

iocj>

Mt. Olive

142.49

Sergeantsville

North Georgetown

Oak Hill

59.50

Valley (Jones Mills)

25.00

Pleasant Hill

9c)

Rowdy

Vandergrift

32.50

Smithville

1941

St. James

148.60

Vinco

131.00

West Alexandria

St. Luke

26.10

Waynesboro

Williamstown

Washington

71.20

White Dale

April 8, 1972

Page Nineteen

Dndiana District

Muncie

75.00

Midwest District

Ardmore

$58.02

Nappanee

200.00

Carleton

Brighton

New Paris

145.65

Cheyenne

Bryan

157.50

North Liberty

Derby

$31.50

Burlington

43.00

North Manchester

40.00

Falls City

25.00

Center Chapel

Oakville

Fort Scott

9.60

College Corner

53.14

Peru

20.00

Morrill

Corinth

42.00

Roann

250.00

Mulvane

County Line

Roanoke

20.00

Denver

20.00

Shipshewana

Dutchtown

61.69

South Bend

249.85

Northern California District

Elkhart

195.62

Teegarden

35.00

Lathrop

Flora

112.25

Tiosa

54.00

Manteca

$40.56

Fort Wayne

33.05

Wabash

3.00

Stockton

5.00

Goshen

Warsaw-

25.27

Huntington

Winding Waters

25.00

Jefferson

463.00

Southwest District

Kokomo

Central District

Papago Park

Loree

Cedar Falls

$ 44.98

Tucson

$28.00

Marion

Cerro Gordo

Matteson

Lanark

25.00

Mexico

22.00

Milledgeville

157.03

Florida Churches

Milford

Udell

Sarasota

$168.29

Mishawaka

18.00

Waterloo

400.00

St. Petersburg

10.89

Let us continue joining together to provide "relief" for those oppressed by naked-
ness, starvation, sickness and unbelief — in response to God's love and His ample
provision for us. We've done well, and we're thankful — but our "compassion poten-
tial" hasn't yet been reached.

You agree, don't you? Fine! !

For us, involvement in World Belief is a choice. For those we help) there's no
choice to it! They only benefit when we give. And without our gifts there is just
more misery, coldness, hunger, sickness and spiritual darkness. The obligation is on
our "Christian shoulders" — because we still have a choice in the matter.

Let's not break the upward climb in 1972 — not just so the statistics will look better
next year, but so someone will know we love them in the name of Jesus Christ.

Give and pray — pray and give — give and give — pray and pray. No matter how
we do it, the result is the same — God is honored, we feel good, and someone in need
can face another day with h-o-p-e! ! !

Brethren World Relief Committee
Pastor Phil Lersch, Chairman

Pagre Twenty

The Brethren EvangehV

LITTLE UT GETS A HEAD START!

by SHERYL NELSON

Hoa Luong Day Care Center, a daytime
home, held in conjunction with Cu Chanh
Christian Vocation Training Center near
Hue, Vietnam.

Sheryl Nelson, from Chicago, started and main-
tained this day care center for a year. It is still
functioning. Sheryl is now nutritionist at Hoa
Khanh Children's Hospital.

The children are so anxious to learn that Chi Tu hi
to give only one blow on her whistle and they conj
running. They find out what pencils, crayons and pap<!
are for. The bigger ones practice writing numbers arj
letters.

Rhythmic exercises are followed by snacktime. I1
thinks the only way to eat bread is inside out. Bib
story time with Miss Van comes next, and they sir!
songs and learn verses.

The children can smell lunch cooking and they g<
hungry. Ut sometimes has three bowls of steaming ri<
and fish. He is ready for a nap after lunch, after whic
Chi Tu reviews the morning's lessons. The afternoc
snack is a favorite, being a tasty fritter made of higj
protein corn-soya-milk mixture and deep fat fried.

There is one last game, then hands and faces as
scrubbed again, and everyone lines up outdoors to sir
and receive another little loaf of bread. They throj
good-byes in all directions and run happily down tl
lanes.

Ut learns a lot, and the good food has changed hi
from a skinny, listless child to a chubby, friendl
bubbling boy, always into something.

S DAWN BREAKS over the village of Hoa Luong,
four-year-old Ut Cook) squeezes one brown eye
open, sees his mother lighting the fire, snuggles up to
his brother and goes to sleep.

His mother cannot return to bed, though. She has
much to do before leaving at 7:45. Ut's father abandoned
his family, so mother must support seven children and
learn a productive skill at the same time. She can do
this at the nearby WRC Christian Vocational Training
Center as she and her oldest daughter learn how to
grow better vegetables in the agriculture class. The
oldest son is learning carpentry. They study in the morn-
ing and work for the school in the afternoon, and are
paid for their work by food, clothing and medicine.

The two younger girls go to elementary school at the
Center. Ut and his twin brothers go to the Day Care
Center which is part of the vocational school. Chi Tu,
the teacher, greets all sixty-five children as they arrive.
They learn to wash up and even clean their teeth.

Vietnam. Children well cared for at Hi
Khanh Children's Hospital. Many of these liti
ones are orphans.

^pril 8, 1972

WORLD RELIEF COMMISSION AIDS

Page Twenty-one

REFUGEES

WORLD REACTION to the plight of 15 million
starved, diseased refugees in India has been al-
nost apathetic. There has not been the response to the
Bengali refugees as there was for those who suffered
Imilarly in Biafra.

After an inspection tour by WRC Executive Vice-
jresident, Dr. Everett S. Graffam, it was decided to
lireet efforts to the refugees fleeing into Meghalaya,
lortheast of East Pakistan, because other agencies were
vorking in West Bengal and Tripura. About one-fifth
)f the refugees coming into Meghalaya are Christians,
>ne-tenth Muslims, the rest Hindus.

Not only has the government of India given its ap-
)roval for specific Christian projects but has asked
kVRC to take responsibility for a camp in Shillong car-
ng for five to eight thousand displaced people. A four
nonths' budget of $35,000 to provide food, shelter,
nedical aid, blankets and clothing for this refugee
center is needed. This breaks down to approximately
51.00 per person per month.

Offerings from Brethren Churches and individual
?ifts help provide these funds for aid to homeless people
dl over the world. And along with this "Food for the
|3ody," there is always "Food for the Soul" — an ex-
pressed Christian message in one of many forms goes
p those who receive material aid.

| Dr. Graffam reported, after visiting the camps around
Calcutta: "I don't know how the workers can stand to
ee such suffering' day after day. Soon I couldn't take
t. I didn't want to eat. I couldn't sleep, and didn't even
vant to talk.

Dr. Graffam extends his hand of concern
toivard a Pakistani child dying of cholera.

"As an American, tuned to the lusty cry of healthy
infants, I was heart-broken as I heard the dry, rasping,
tiny sounds of emaciated, hungry little ones.

"I was in India to see wliat WBC could do to help.
We have found the quickest and most personal way is
to make funds available to evangelical nationals and
missionary organizations already working in the area.
The Evangelical Fellowship of India is one of five organ-
izations WRC is helping to support."

EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS

T IS TRUE— "every little bit does help." Very, very
' true in just one project here in Korea where concerned
eople have joined together in Christian love, to help
rippled children of the Chun Sung Won, which is an
rphanage in Pusan for handicapped children.

The home was established in 1959 beginning with 21

hildren. Since then the number has risen to 89, with

hildren from the age of 10 months to 18 years. Because

his home is for crippled children, the expenses and

feeds are always more than in a regular orphanage. I

lave always had a special place in my heart for the

landicapped in Korea and I became interested in the

Ihun Sung Won (Heavenly Star Orphanage) shortly

fter arriving here. The World Relief Commission has

iven assistance to them since 1960 with foods, medicines

nd clothing. And since it is a specialized institution

dth special needs, several people has responded to these

eeds as they have visited or have heard about them

Trough correspondence.

Operations are an ever present need. Even though
Ir. Yoon, the director, has found a doctor who is willing
do the operations at the basic costs, cutting the
mount in half, he has had to limit the number to 10
hildren per year because of limited budget.

The children in the Vacation Bible School of the

by JERRY E. SANDOZ
WRC Korean Director

Jerry Sandoz (right) presents a $1,000 check
from IV RC to the Crippled Children's Home in
Korea, for a physical therapy clinic.

. i

Page Twenty-two

The Brethren Evangelist'

Vancover Friends Church in Washington State brought
their money every day during their week last summer
and sent it to us to pay for the operation of little Park,
Kyung Ja, an 8-year-old-girl who was severely burned
when a baby. After her accident her left arm healed
in such a way so that she could not lift it. Since her
operation, she has a greater use of her arm. I think this
is a wonderful picture — concerned children helping other
children. Even though they didn't have much, they put
it all together and it went a long way.

Korea. Children of leprosy victims get special
care and attention.

The student nurses at Good Samaritan School of
Nursing in Portland, Oregon, have pooled their nickles,
dimes, and quarters and are paying for the operation
of 8-year-old Do, Wook Sun, who recently came to Chun
Song Won after his mother died and they were unable

to locate his father. He had polio which left his righij
leg useless. It may take at least two operations ancj
several years of physical therapy, but since someone
cared, he will be able to live a more normal life.

I could go on and recite many more cases in thiij
orphanage alone where concerned people have shared!
Like the lady in Friendsview Manor in Newberg, Oregon1,1
who knitted a sweater and scarf for Na, Hyung Soon!
a 15-year-old girl who lost both arms in a train accident
when she was about seven. Since this sweater was sem
a year ago, many of the ladies in the manor have gotter
busy and a shipment of knitted articles is on its waj
for the children so they will stay warm this winter.

Or the high rjchool students who saved yarn, whicl
was used in many of there garments, by having a con
test to see which class could make the biggest ball. The!
largest one was 61 pounds and 81 inches in circumi
ference.

Or the people from several churches who had a projeaj
to buy crutches and artificial limbs for the children.

Or the case of Ku, Yong Ho, who had his first in A
series of three operations from gifts given by three!
people who visited Korea and saw a need.

Every time I visit the children at Chun Sung Won I
I receive a special blessing from their lives. To see the;
smiles on their faces is rea^y a testimony of Christ'i!
love shining back through them. To hear them sin^!
rongs like "Jesus Loves Me" is a real moving experience
It is hard to explain the feeling I get as I watch thesej
kids, who for the most part have a real struggle doin^i
the things that we take so much for granted, such asS
walking, eating our food, etc. It is wonderful wher
people give of their time or money to make things I
little easier for them or hundreds of others like them:

"Every little bit does help" — and we constantly thanl-}
the Lord for His peop^ who get together and share
these things with others.

(This account is another example of what we BrethreiJ
are a part of through the dollars given to World Relief
Phil Lersch.)

EVANGELICALS CARE

by LILLIAN GRAFFAM

One of the highest forms of Christian love is to dem
onstrate compassionate helpfulness toward those wlVi
are totally unable to reciprocate. [Wow! read that firs J
sentence again. It's loaded! p.l.]

That's exactly what many evangelicals are doinjj
through the World Relief Commission of the National
Association of Evangelicals. WRC provides
food,
clothing,
medicine,

farm equipment,
funds,

and encouragement to people who hav
been ravaged by war, natural disasters, disease, poverty j
and illiteracy. And in ministering to these needs, WR<|
also presents the message of the compassionate Chris!
who freely offers eternal life and blessing: to all wh|
will believe.

pril 8, 1972

Page Twenty-three

Peru. Typical scene of devastation following earthquake.

When the shocking news came on May 31, 1970, that
ii,000 died in the Peruvian earthquake, WRC did more
(an express sympathy. It wired funds to purchase
juch-needed emergency food and clothing. In a few
4ys, building materials, construction tools, blankets,
|edicines, and more food arrived. In a demonstration
\ heartening unity, evangelicals brought help and hope.
ply after distributing' relief supplies did they gain an
idience for Gospel services. In Cajacay, such services
'ere the first held in 100 years.

sin Vietnam, where continuous war has left thousands

institute, WRC is fighting a war without guns, Armed

Ith the love of Christ, WRC workers have not only

implied food for the hungry, blankets for shivering

<;ildren, shelter for the homeless — but also schooling

ijr thousands of Montagnard tribesmen. In Hue, the

<iristian Vocational Training Center — with an enroll-

ent of 600 and with over 200 continually on the waiting

t — teaches tribespeople sewing, carpentry, and agri-

dtural skills. Coupled with dynamic presentation of

b Gospel, this training will help the Vietnamese rebuild

eir country and establish village churches.

In Korea, thousands of abandoned children have been
rescued from town garbage dumps. These have been
brought to health-promoting orphanages. WRC has also
pioneered in day-care centers where mothers can leave
their children to get two nourishing meals, vitamin
supplements, learn simple skills, and hear about Jesus.
Each evening when the mothers return from the WRC
food-for-work projects, they are reunited with happy,
healthy children.

Almost 300 children enjoy the facilities at Inchon
Blind School in Korea. Here destitute, despised, forsaken
children are given a home and education, and hear of
a God who cares.

Working with the Korean government, WRC has been
able to transform thousands of unusable acres into pro-
ductive farms and small businesses.

(Copyright 1971, Scripture Press Publications, Inc.,
Wheaton, III. 60187. Reprinted by permission from "Power
for Living.")

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The Brethren EvangeUV

PASTORS'

WIVES*

RETREAT

MAY 16-18, 1972

A Pastors' Wives' Retreat in conjunction with the 1972 Pastors'
Conference is no longer a dream it is soon to be a reality. You ladies will
be with your pastor-husbands in four combined sessions for inspiration
and challenge from God's Word to be shared by Rev. L. Doyle Masters,
pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee.

All separate sessions for discussion and fellowship as pastors' wives,
under the leadership of Julie Flora, will be held on the second floor of
Cedar Lodge at beautiful Camp Bethany. Sound great?

Total cost for you ladies will be $12.00. Pre-registration is essential this
year to provide food and lodging for what promises to be the largest gath-
ering of Brethren pastors and wives for "A Retreat for Renewal." Please
remind your pastor-husbands to send in both registrations promptly with
deposit. Registration will be mailed early in April.

pril 8, 1972

Pag« Twenty-five

CONDENSED PASTORS' CONFERENCE
1972 SCHEDULE AT CAMP BETHANY

Tuesday, May 16

2:00 p.m. Registration, Recreation, and Relaxation
5:30 Dinner (including Seminary Community)

7:00 Opening Session - Musical Program and

Rev. L. Doyle Masters

Wednesday, May 17

8:00 a.m. Breakfast

9:00

9:30
10:45
12:30 p.m.

1:30

3:30
5:30

7:00
8:15

Group Devotions

Morning Session - Message and Feedback
*Sharing-Discovery Groups
Lunch
Rest and Recreation

* Pastors' Problem-Sharing Panel
Dinner

Evening Session - Message and Feedback

* Triune Holy Communion - for Pastors with

Dr. A. T. Ronk

Thursday, May 18

8:00 a.m. Breakfast

9:00

9:30
10:45
12:00

Group Devotions

Morning Session - Message and Feedback
*Sharing-Discovery Groups
Conference Reflections in Chapel
Lunch

12:30 p.m.
Note: Pastors' wives will be meeting separately at these times.

Pre-regisfrafion and an advance deposit will be required.

BIBLE DISPENSING EXPERIMENT

Brussels, Belgium (MNS) — A vending machine which
dispenses the four Gospels in French and Dutch is
proving attractive to travelers, according to the Belgian
Bible Society.

The rented machine which once dispensed chocolates
can't replace human contact," P. Caufriez, Bible Society
director, says. "But by making Scriptures available
when the Bible Society is closed, the machine does
show that the Society cares about people's needs.

Tremendous publicity has been generated by the Bible
Society experiment. Foreign visitors reportedly are ask-
ing the Brussels tourist center, "Where is the Bible-
vending machine?"

Pag© Twenty-six

The Brethren Evanseli!

World Religious News

in Keview

CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORES

ON THE RISE,

SAYS CBA DIRECTOR

Colorado Springs (EP) — Chris-
tian bookstores are on the rise in the
U.S. and Canada, says the executive
vice president of the Christian Book-
sellers Association (CBA).

"This trend is definitely related
to the consciousness of the public
to the ministries and services of the
Christian bookstores in their com-
munity," says John Bass, head of the
official voice of Christian publishing
and literature distribution enter-
prises in North America.

"Also," Bass continued, "the pub-
lishers are bringing into the market
fresh, attractive, contemporary
books and Christian educational
materials, which are meeting the
needs of a rapidly changing Church
and a society searching for the rele-
vance of the Christian faith."

Bass stated also that the Christian
recording industry can be credited
for releasing top quality music in
the "now sound" as well as in the
traditional tastes, using outstanding
artists on their records, cassettes,
and cartridges.

CBA has emphasized management
training as its chief objective over
the past three years and will con-
tinue to move in this direction for
1972. Many new and attractive stores
are opening continually, Bass said.

CBA is sponsoring an advance
management seminar in Hawaii in
January and a training seminar for
store employees here, February 20-
23. On schedule also are a sales
training seminar at Bryan College,
Dayton, Tennessee March 27-28 and
a management seminar in Banff,
Alberta, Canada April 16-19. There
will also be one-day management
seminars held throughout the U.S.
by regional directors of the associ-
ation.

The CBA annual convention,
attracting some 2,500 publishers and
Christian booksellers from all over
the world, will be held this year in
Cincinnati July 30 through August 3.

'RELIGIOUS SEGREGATION'

HELD MAJOR ISSUE
IN IRELAND

Washington, D.C. (EP) - - "Relig-
ious segregation in Ireland has had
much the same effect as racial seg-
regation in the United States," Gioele
Settembrini, director of church re-
lations for Americans United for
Separation of Church and State, said
here.

Addressing a dinner at which the
organization's "Religious Liberty Ci-
tation" was presented to Rep. Fred
Schwengel (R. -Iowa), Mr. Settem-
brini said his observation came as
a result of a recent visit he made to
Northern Ireland (Ulster).

"Ignorance has always led to fear
and to hatred," he continued. "When
groups are alien to one another,
when they are separated so that
they can never learn what the other
is really like, then they are more
likely to misunderstand, to distrust,
and to hate one another. ..."

He said the "principal conclusion"
from his "experiences and observa-
tions" in Northern Ireland is that
"religiously segregated education is
responsible in a large part for the
problem which now exists. Catholics
and Protestants traditionally, in their
separate schools, have learned to dis-
trust one another, and have certainly
not learned how to get along togeth-
er, he claimed.

TENTH PRES. OPENS
COFFEE HOUSE

Philadelphia (EP) — The church
of the late Donald Grey Barnhouse
plans to add a coffee house in a
continuing outreach to youth.

The site will be the basement of
the Spruce Restaurant across the
street from the church at 17th and
Spruce Streets here.

It will be the church's first ven-
ture in this particular type of youth
counsel and evangelism.

COUPLE MARRIED
82 YEARS CITE

BLESSING OF THE LORD'

Manchester, Ky. (EP) — Ti
couple holding the world's recoi
in length of marriage gives til
credit for nuptial bliss to their Lojj
for keeping them together 82 yean

"If you serve the Lord . . . ai j
serve Him with all your heart, He|
find the way for you," said Margar!
Hollen, wife of her husband Ed!
The husband, 105, and wife, 99, |
Bear Branch, Ky., were married j
the Kentucky mountains on May :
1889.

The previous record for marriaij
was 82 years and one day, held ij
Frederick Burgess and Sarah Ail
Gregory of London, England.

"I think the Lord has blessed I
mighty well," Mrs. Hollen said.

Their health is relatively gocj
according to their 67-year-old m
Carlo Hollen with whom they livl
Six of their nine children are st!
living and the Hollens have 38 gran!
children and 60 great-grandchildrej

"Yes sir," said Edd, "she's been!
good wife . . . she's been all righ j

3 TYNDALE BOOKS FROM
ART TO DEMONS

Wheaton, 111. (EP) — The latJ
books issued by Tyndale Houj
Publishers here include Hidden AJ
by Edith Schaeffer — wife of the well
known Christian philosopher Frcl
cis; Hope for Tomorrow, by Ha;;
B. Goddard with foreword by Pi
Tournier; and Demons in the Woi \t
Today, by Merrill F. Unger, pi
fessor emeritus at Dallas Theologitj
Seminary.

With the new Tyndale volumes
"Lord of Reality," a collection ]
Christian songs for today's yoij
compiled by Carol M. Dettoni.

CHILD WRITES TO GOD

VIA LOCAL NEWSPAPER

Seattle (EP) — In childish scri
a letter from a nine-year-old youi
ster here appealed to the Almigl
on behalf of her father and her f
The note dispatched to heaven |
the Seattle Post-Intelligencer rear,
"Dear God, Please help my fatl;'
get his yelling self into a norr .'
person : And also help my dog f :
his way home (I love Him)."

\pril 8, 1972

Page Twenty-seven

CHEEP ADVICE

Most folks say they can keep a secret.
Unfortunately, it seems that the ones they
tell it to can't.

Definition for sympathy not found in
the dictionary: Your pain in my heart.

When a kid misbehaved fifty years ago
just to attract attention, he really got it!

The way some folks stay away from
church, they should call it "Shunday."

"Don't resent growing old; some people
never have the opportunity to do so."

Big men became big men by doing what
they didn't want to do when they didn't
want to do it

It was once believed the world was
slated to be destroyed by wrathful gods.
Now it's a do-it-yourself project.

A winner says: "I'm not as good as I
ought to be." A loser says: "I'm not as
bad as a lot of other people."

SAVED BY A DOG

An old man who was unconverted had a good Chris-
an wife who had prayed constantly for her husband's
inversion for years, with no visible success. She could
ot even get him to go to church with her. She had a
?t dog she liked very much who always went with her
> church, went under the seat and remained perfectly
uiet through the service.

In time the old lady died. The dog seemed heart

oken, as well as the husband, who could find no con-

•lation anywhere without his old companion.

For several Sundays he noticed the dog leave the

puse at a certain hour and come back at a certain hour.

he Sunday morning he thought he would follow the

bg, so he started after him. The dog seemed delighted

: have his now only master go with him. He trotted

>ong until they came to the church door. The old man

ppped as the dog bounded up the steps, waiting at the

p for his master. After standing a few moments he

id, "I'll go in to please the dog; won't do any harm."

3 went again the next and the next Sundays and found

e dog in his accustomed place at the church. One

orning after services he arose with tears streaming

om his eyes, gave his heart to God, and told the story

' the faithful dog leading him to Christ. So we see

ere are many ways used by the dear heavenly Master

lead us to Him.

from Jewish Hope of March 1972

SO YOU ARE THINKING OF RETIRING!

Socrates gave the world his wisest philosophy at 70;

Plato was a student at 50 — and did his best teaching

after 60;
Bacon was 60 before he did his best writing;

Emerson produced English Traits when he was 53

and Conduct, of Life when he was 59;
Gladstone was a potent figure in political and intellectual
circles when he was 80;

Goethe wrote a part of Faust at 60 and the end of

it at 82;
Victor Hugo wrote Les Miserables at 62;

John Milton completed Paradise Lost when 57 and

Paradise Regained at 63;
Jules Verne was writing his imaginative stories at 70.
Don't let the old rocking chair get you until you are
sure you can't do much else but rock!

from the Trinity Brethren bulletin

Of all the various bones in the human skeleton, four
are outstanding as they fit different characterizations
of humans.
The Wish Bone . . . the ones who always wish someone

else would do the work.
The Jaw Bone . . . those who talk a lot but do nothing

but criticize.
The Knuckle Bone . . . those who are forever knocking

the efforts of others.
The Back Bone . . . those faithful ones who are never

too busy to undertake a job and complete it and who

are always ready and willing to serve.

Page Twenty-eight

The Brethren Evangelist'

MISSIONARY

N€WS

^CH 1

COME AND SEE'

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TNSTRUCTION at the Brethren House Learning

Center in January and February focused on the theme
"Jesus is Coming: Back!" Four questions formed the
organization for the instruction —

1. Who said so?

2. When?

3. Why?

4. What should we be doing?

As the children discovered answers to these questions
through planned activities at different levels according
to their ability and experience, evidence of their learn-
ing appeared throughout Brethren House. Here is what
you would find if you would "Come and See."

Just inside the door a large banner of green shelj;
paper catches your eye. In outstanding color eight inchei
high and six feet across are pasted the words of th.
theme — Jesus is Coming Back! Underneath it are pit
tures made by individual children of clouds of cotto
that hide or reveal the figure of Jesus as the childrej
manipulate the fold in the paper

MJIIIMIIII

Wall display tells the Good News

Beside these pictures of Jesus ascending and descen
ing are "clock pictures." Clock faces in the center she
different hours since the hands are movable. In fo"
segments of each picture are the children's drawings
their activities at different times during the day a)
year. These illustrate the fact that we don't know
what time of day or year Jesus will come back. Oth
posters show clocks superimposed on scenes cut fro?
magazines showing different times of day. These t
show the meaning of the Scripture verse found in Ma
13:35.

;

kpril 8, 1972

Page Twenty-nine

Move into the room and look at a special project,
sitting on the easel is an original book designed by one
)f the children, Maureen Frank. She received the idea
:or her book as she lay in bed one night. The next day
she rushed to Brethren House from school to put her
deas on paper. The staff was so delighted with her
creativity that they requested her to make a larger book
:or easier display and manipulation. In it she sum-
narized so cleverly the four questions studied that the
wok became one of the teaching tools for the other
children.

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Maureen's Book

If you'll move into the "Quiet Corner" to your right
)u will notice another opportunity for learning. There
e Listening Center with earphones connected to a
.ssette tape player enables one to eight children to
;ar tape-recorded Scripture, music, or teacher-made
rections as they watch specially-made booklets that
company each tape. Since the taped material is being

transmitted through the earphones, the noise from the
room does not distract the listeners, "Big people" benefit
from these tapes, too.

Mrs. Hathaway and Mrs. Stewart listen and learn

On the back porch look at the miniature gardens in
egg cartons planted by the children to illustrate the
Scripture verse found in James 5:7 reminding us to be
patient concerning the Lord's return as the farmer must
be patient after he plants his seed.

There is the "Job Board" which enables the children
to classify the work Jesus will do when He returns.
The cards with Scripture verses you see hanging on cup
hooks describe the work He will do — bring peace, gather
his people, destroy the Lawless One, rule, judge, raise
the dead, etc.

Those notebooks on the table reveal the children's
understanding of the source of our knowledge on this
subject. The pages on the topic, "Who Said So?" show
the names of the different Scripture writers who allude
to Jesus' coming again. As you can see, some of the
notebooks are illustrated with pictures of the authors
speaking the words about His return.

Open the younger children's notebooks and you will
find four pages: one shows the figure of Jesus with a
string attached so that He can descend from a cloud.
Another has a calendar, illustrating the uncertain time
of His return. A third has pockets labeled with some of
the work He will do, with cards to be matched with these
labels as the children place the cards in the correct
pockets. The fourth shows the work we should be doing
as we wait for Him to come back.

Besides these graphic reminders of Jesus' return,
listen to the singing on this same theme. The children
have learned appropriate hymns and folksongs and they
love singing them with the autoharp or the piano.

There are at least 125-150 children in Pinellas County,
Florida who believe Jesus is coming back. If you give
them a chance they will probably tell you about it. So
why not "Come and See."

— Jean Lersch, Teacher

Brethren House Learning Center

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The Brethren Evangelist

NO TRITE SURVEYS

OF PIOUS

THE UNITED STATES

MISSIONARY PRINCIPLES

DO YOU FEEL that your ambitions are "small-
sized"? Well — if not your ambitions, you might
feel your missionary understanding and involvements
just do not measure up. Perhaps you have already
done a lot of reading for missionary motivation, but
there is one book you'll have to put on your "must"
list. "Give Up Your Small Ambitions" by Michael C.
Griffiths challenges Christians today to face up to the
need of the international church all over the world more
realistically.

Many people feel that the growing national churches
in other countries will put our missionaries into retire-
ment, but the author states this is not likely to happen.
The small national churches are failing to reach the
existing population, and in some of the East Asia coun-
tries there is a 370-470 million estimated increase in
population in the next ten years. Also, some churches,
as in Europe and North America, have gone into a
recession phase, and the younger generation must be
evangelized. Remember the Great Commission is binding
until the time of the Lord's return.

This book is intended primarily for those who are
already active and fruitful in the service and believe
the Lord is calling them to missionary service. Are
you anxious to know what the need is in mission service,
what it takes and what it costs?

If you aren't planning personally to "go" do you know
how to mobilize, how to support, or how to have effective
evangelism today? Your church may have many who
have the exact gifts needed for missionary service, but
if they don't volunteer, are they lost to the cause under
the present system? What can we do? Relative to this,
it was fascinating to read the statement, "in sending
Barnabas, Saul, Silas and Timothy it was not just their
own subjective sense of call, but the initiative of others
already active in the work" that encouraged their
mission.

While reading and studying the specific issues cov-
ered by this author, it is evident that our own Mission-
ary Board is up-to-date and steadily shouldering the
corporate responsibility for evangelization at home and
abroad in good order.

Studying your Bible will continually challenge your
carrying out your own ministry and encouraging others,
but also keep up on other missionary reading. Pick up
this $1.95 Moody Press publication!

TT IS POSSIBLE that by the time you read this the
■*■ Aspinalls will have arrived in the States for furlough
Their plans were to return to the States late March oi
very early April, and at this writing we do not have ami
definite dates.

Ray and Marilyn Aspinall first went to Argentina ii
1964 and were part of the first faculty of our Brethrei
Bible Institute at Eden. They are still engaged in th<
teaching at Eden, and Ray helped to introduce the ex
tension course of the Eden Bible Institute.

Prior to service overseas, Ray pastored the Glerrfora
Brethren Church of Ohio while a student at Ashland
Theological Seminary and became the pastor of Lanark;
Illinois Church in 1959. While in Lanark he also wa
business manager of Camp Blackhawk where he will b<
remembered by many young people.

The Smithville Brethren Church has been contributinj
a great share of the support of the Aspinalls, who ar<
members of that church, since their initial service h
Argentina. This past year Bryan, Ohio Church an
Pleasant Hill, Ohio Church also helped in their supporl

Ray and Marilyn, along with Mark, 16, Kathy, 12, ant
Claudia, 10, will reside in the Smithville area upon thei
return. Ray plans to work toward a Masters Degree ami
plans are still incomplete as to where he will be studying
and where they will locate for this education.

We're looking forward to seeing them again, and the! !
plan to see many of you during a few month's depute) I
tion this spring.

The Aspinalls - left to right - Claudia, Marilyn, Kath;
Ray and Mark.

pril 8, 1972

Page Thirty-one

MISSIONARIES' PICTURES

Recently new additions for the packets of mission-
ries' pictures were sent out to all churches plus a stand-
ig list of those desiring picture packets of our overseas
lissionaries. These 8% x 11" portraits are free of
harge to anyone desiring them for bulletin boards,
lissionary conferences, teaching, etc.

These packets include pictures of the Solomons,
^spinalis, Curtises, and Logans in service in Argentina;
iolingers, Winfields, and Grieves serving in Nigeria and
tie Kumars of India. There is also a picture of the
Winters, candiates for service in Argentina.

If you can put these promotional pictures to use, send
or a packet by writing to the Missionary Board of the
brethren Church, 530 College Avenue, Ashland, Ohio
4805.

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STOP! ! !

We just got word that more than enough greeting
ards have been sent to Jeanette Solomon in Argentina
>r use with the Kindergarten children. Please refrain
x>m sending any more for a while. The ones sent Parcel
ost involved customs charges and special trips by Ken
jolomon to pick up so they would ask that you stop
pnding all cards until further notice from them. Thank
pu for your kind help and concern to forward items
ley could use though.

SUPPOSE

Suppose this mission situation

Were just turned about,
And they became the folks of God

And we were all left out;
No churches here,

or schools
Or Christian friends,

No worship and no prayer;
No hospitals or nurses here,

No doctor's kindly care,
And nearly everyone was poor,

And ragged — almost bare.
And there was just one meal a day,

Sometimes not any food,
And ugly idols everywhere,

Just made of stone and wood.
Say, wouldn't we be more than glad

If missionaries came
And showed us how the love of God,

In Jesus' holy name,
Can make our lives worth-while to live,

And give us hope and joy,
Not only for the grown-up folks,

But any girl or boy?
Then shouldn't we be glad and think,

It's grand, too grand to miss!
And say, what's keeping us from doing

More and more of this?

Jean Leathers Phillips

from the South Bend bulletin

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In This Issue:

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4 REPORT FROM BRETHREN'S HOME

5 MISSIONARY NEWS

9 CHRISTIANITY UNDER SCRUTINY

IN ACADEME by Donald Marvin Borchert

12 NEWS FROM THE BRETHREN

16 BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

22 SISTERHOOD

24 LAYMAN

25 MOTIVATED MEN

26 GOD WANTS YOU TO BE PROSPEROUS

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29 WORLD RELIGIOUS NEWS IN REVIEW

30 SPORTS AND WAR

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NOTES and COMMENTS

WINTERS RETURNING TO STATES

Graduation at the Spanish Language Institute in San
Jose, Costa Rica will be held April 21. At the end of a
year's training, Bill and Sharon Winter will be gradu-
ating and returning to the States in preparation for
going to Argentina.

As a rad'o technician Bill will be serving in the radio
ministry known as CAVEA. He worked in the San Jose
evangelical radio station and has also been enjoying
amateur radio operation while in Costa Rica.

1. to /■.: Todd, Sharon, Bill and Heidi

pril 22, 1972

Page Three

r[IS IS THE TITLE of a song I am sure many of
us have heard many times. Some of the lyrics have
ken exemplified in a most graphic manner in the past
1V0 weeks as I, accompanied by my wife, incorporated

vacation trip with a District Conference in Tucson,
rizona.

i There have been many papers and articles written as
i how old the earth is, how it originated, how long ago
1 this transpired. Many of them are based merely on
leory, many may be based upon supposition and I
ijl to see how anyone could possibly try to explain all
Le wonders of the universe by guesswork.
"IN THE BEGINNING GOD CREATED THE
EAVEN AND THE EARTH." Since to create means
mply to cause something to come into existence, this
prse also states very simply that there was a beginning ;

the beginning there was God, and God made all
lings, in fact He made the whole physical universe
hich includes space, matter and time. Then of course,
e formulated the natural laws which man could never
ive devised, even with all his computerization, and by
'hich all the things of the Universe are governed.
I On our trip, we were privileged to have the oppor-
'inity to visit one of the wonders of the world, the
'rand Canyon. Studying the account of how the Canyon
kd its origin, one is astounded momentarily at the
rtimated time it took for the grandeur to arrive at its
S'esent state. Yet, if we take into consideration that
od is the creator of time, we can readily understand
hy when we read the Rook of Genesis that we are
Id that God created the earth and saw that it was good.
Incidently, as I looked at the Grand Canyon, I could
)t help but think of the contrast between God's creativ-
y and that of man as we look at the despoilment of
iture and the environment as he greedily takes from
ie earth valuable resources and with all the means at
s disposal to take these things away he cannot even
i?gin to restore it to its original state. That is, if he
sere in a frame of mind to do so. On the other hand,
jod's creation becomes more beautiful as the elements
I time and erosion take their toll.

iTo us as it must seem to everyone else who may have
;ver been out west, to be highly improbable if not on
e border of being impossible to see animal life in
hat was seemingly barren wilderness grazing away

desert lands and surprisingly so also look rather
ump.

A passage of Scripture found in the 35th Chapter of
aiah, the very first verse takes on new meaning as
ie travels through desert country at a particular time

the year as we did and see all sorts of cactuses in
oom with some of the most vivid colors of the
ectrum.

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HOW GREAT THOU ART

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As one of the stops in our itinerary we traveled
through the painted desert and with breath-taking awe
surveyed visually all the terrain surrounding us. This
side excursion included going through the pertrified
forest. Seeing what mature had done to trees that once
stood stately and straight as soldiers at review as God
used His chemical formula to this end results was an
experience that was turned into some delusion as we
read the notices in brochures and signs posted all
through the forest that threatened a punishment of
stiff fines and probable imprisonment to anyone taking
even one small piece of this wonder of nature from
the park.

Even at a place as this, man's greed threatens to
eliminate in a short span of time what God had seen
fit to accomplish in what He reserves to call His time.

As we looked into the heavens at night and saw all
the majesty of the heavenly bodies unencumbered by
man-made clouds of haze, I recalled an incident told to
me by my wife's uncle who had taken up the hobby
of astronomy.

One of the most exciting experiences he had in this
field was to behold a star in our galaxy through his
telescope on his sixty-fifth birthday and through study
of this particular star realize that the light he was
looking at left the star on the day that he was born.

I would like to conclude this editorial with a quota-
tion from a lecture presented by Robert Kofahl at the
Creation Seminar in Seattle, Washington, November 20,
1971. ". . . At every level of the universe open to exam-
ination by man the hand of the Creator is seen in law,
order, purpose, design. The solar system and the earth
were manifestly designed for man, and human theories
of the origin of the solar system fail to account for the
observed facts and contradict fundamental physical law.

"Moreover, these man-made theories of origin have
fluctuated through the centuries while the Scriptural
account has never varied. And, of course, all evolution-
ary schemes — be they for galaxies, cricket chirps, spider
webs, or stars — share a common weakness in that they
postulate historical processes for which there is no
historical evidence.

"Finally, the Christian need not seek for ways in
which to insert billions of years into the first chapter
of Genesis, for the dislocations and inconsistencies of
the geological record collapse the accepted geological
column, dissolve vast ages and totally disrupt the
paleontological support that has been adduced for
organic evolution.

"Christians should bear witness to their God as
Creator in accord with the Scriptural record, factually
and graciously. Such testimony is valuable for evan-
gelistic witness, even as our God has told us in
Psalm 19." (G.S.)

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REPORT FROM BRETHREN'S HOME

Flora, Indiana

by ROBERT BISCHCl

During the past three months our hearts here at the
Home have been saddened with the passing on of the
following residents.

Mrs. Charles (Selesta) Wharton of the North Liberty
Church who came to live at the Home in August 1968,
passed away January 4, 1972.

Mr. Clarence A. Sholly of the South Bend Church
came to live here at the Home every winter now for
some time, passed away February 10, 1972.

Mrs. Roy (Goldie) Stonebraker of the Flora Church
came to live here at the Home April 1954 and passed
away February 15, 1972.

Mr. Charles Wharton of the North Liberty Church
came to live here August 1968 and passed away March
16, 1972.

Mrs. Chlora May Kreitzer of the West Alexandria
Church came to live at the Home November 1966 and
passed away March 18, 1972.

Even though we shall miss these, we are so thankful
that they had a great faith, and lovingly we commend

them into the care of Our Heavenly Father — v
careth for them, and whose Son, Jesus Christ, died t
they might have eternal life with Him in the mansi<
prepared for them.

At the moment we have 18 Brethren residing in
Nursing Home, and three residing in the cott;
apartments.

Also at this time there is room for several ladies
the nursing home and there is one cottage apartm
available for either a couple or single person. Anyt
interested please contact me about the details.

Please clip the new Birthday List of the Residents
the Home and post it on your church bulletin board,
give to your W.M.S. The residents appreciate gett
cards that are sent and enjoy reading a little note tl
you might add about your church, family, town,
W.M.S. group. This brings much cheer into their li\
They also appreciate visits by various church grou
and I personally appreciate the way many churches h<
responded by coming and having a program for us

BIRTHDAY LIST — THE BRETHREN'S HOME

January 24 Grace Porte

February 2 Daisy Callane

February 10 Florence Sholly

February 20 Ellen Hodges

February 21 Flossie Burton

February 25 Olive Glascock

February 26 Roxie Bowman

March 4 Mary Maus

March 9 Cathryn Bankert

March 11 Vera Fooshee

March 15 Bertha Tombaugh

April 21 Elizabeth Ridenour

May 18 Audrey Randall

May 29 Minnie Hylton

June 3 Gladys Whetstone

June 11 Laura Wise

June 16 Gladys Snell

June 17 Pearl Showalter

July 4 Nellie Kurtz

July 5 Howard Smith

July 17 Pearl Rumii

August 5 Lucy Bit

August 7 Elsie S: ij

August 19 Mary Alice Coonf

August 23 Salene Scl

August 24 Nina Kenwo it

September 18 Grace Pax!|i

September 21 Nora Kenn<!'

October 23 Nora M|l

October 24 Blanche Bown li

October 31 Millie Crom

November 19 Ida Rumrjl

November 22 Luema FI ji

November 25 Maude Clingenpjl

December 17 Bertha Dilln ji

December 17 Gladys Han I

December 25 Eva Rumi I

December 27 Ona Humbar;

December 29 Rebecca Shoemai j

.ril 22, 1972

Page Five

MISSIONARY

news

FIRST BILLET-DOUX FROM REBECCA

Rebecca Chantal Logan

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Dear- Brethren,

As my mother seems to be too busy to write I decided to write for her.
I guess you know who I am and when I was born, but it must be all you
know about me. So I ivould like to tell you a little bit more about myself
so you can know how much fun it is to be a missionary baby.

First of all, as my birth seemed to be such an important event, my grand-
mother, my great, great uncle and one of my aunts came down from the
States to welcome me into the world. They came the 11th of October for
three weeks (I ivas due on the 12th of that month) but I decided that I was
not quite ready to make my appearance, and that I ivould have them, wait
on me (girls are supposed to be waited on, aren't they?). Still, I did not
want them to go back to the States without seeing me, so I decided to come
to life Sunday, the 21st of November. My father ivas there giving a helping
hand to my mother, and he was really proud of how loud I could cry. He
does not seem to enjoy it so much any more, I wonder why. Grown ups are
difficult to understand sometimes. Oh well . . . anyway like all babies I
stayed in the hospital for a little while and came home with my daddy
and mummy.

When I was one week old, my parents thought it was already time to
start my Christian education, so they took me to Sunday School at the
Nunez Church. There I behaved real good. At least that is what they
thought, because I slept all the time. (Yet when an adult sleeps through
Sunday School, they don't seem to approve . . . oh well.) I was dedicated
to the Lord. That is when I realized in what a complicated ivorld I was
born. My great, great uncle prayed in one language and the pastor of the

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church in another one, and yet none of them prayed in the language that
my mother uses to talk to me. I know the Lord understands them all, but
am I really expected to understand them too?

When I was tivo weeks old, I ivent to the airport to send my grandmother
off. I ivas very sad and my parents, too. I guess that is the no-fun part of
being a missionary baby; you don't get to see your grandma very often.
Well, like my mother says ''C'est la vie."

When I was 17 days old, my parents decided it was time for me to get
involved in missionary work, so they took me to an evangelistic campaign.
We traveled by car with the pastor of the church of Nunez to Colon where
he had to speak. My father was supposed to show a movie for the closing
of the campaign. The campaign was the celebration of the 11th anniver-
sary of the Brethren Church established in Colon. Colon is a little town
at about 150 miles from Buenos Aires. I stayed at the pastor's house, and
I was really well attended by the pastor's wife and by the ladies of the
church. Some ladies did not understand why my mummy did not wrap me
up in linen and left me laying around with only a little shirt and diapers
on. I cant tell you much about the meetings because I did not get to go,
but I am certain that many people had their hecwts touched by the Lord.

When I was one month old, it ivas Christmas time. I don't remember
much about it except that it was 'real hot. I remember though that on
Christmas day the church ivas full for the Christmas program presented
by the Sunday School kids. My mother thought I was too young to take
part, and I got so hungry that she had to feed me in the middle of the meet-
ing. But I knoiv that it ivas very cute and that it brought a lot of parents
(unbelievers) to the church.

When I was five weeks old, my parents decided that I was old enough
to go to a youth camp. So my father carried a knapsack on his back with
a tent on the top of it, a diaper bag in one hand and my changing pad in
the other one. My mummy was carrying me in a baby seat in her arms.
This time we traveled by train to Cordoba; it was a long trip (17 hours).
I behaved very good though. We finally arrived at Diquecito, the site of
the camp. It is a lovely place in the mountains (not very high, they are
called sierra) just by a river where you can swim if you like to. Of course,
you can't expect the place to be too comfortable, othenvise it woidd not be
a camp. The main problem was that there was no drinking water. So my
mother had to boil my water very carefully. As for my night feeding, she
would keep some boiled water in a thermos bottle, and when I would feel
hungry she ivould mix my formula, feed me, change me, put me back to
sleep on the blanket spread on the ground — all that by the light of a little
flashlight. I thought it was a lot of fun, but my mother did not seem to
think so, so we did not stay very long. One day my father packed up the
tent, put it on his back and away we ivent.

This time we headed towards Rosario, or more exactly Soldini, where
the Solomons are living. And over there it was the grand life for me. I did
not have a wet diaper on for more than five minutes, and every time I
would start fussing somebody would come to talk to me. My Aunt Jeannette
and my Uncle Ken took special care of me so my parents could rest. I say
Uncle and Aunt because we missionaries are a big family, and we call the
other parents Uncles and Aunts. That way I have a lot of uncles and aunts
and cousins too. I like it very much because they gave me a lot of attention
(my parents have another word, for they call it "spoiling" . . . oh well . . .).
The property where they are living is beautiful', it has a swimming pool,
bid my parents thought I was too young to go in. While ive were there,

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there was a children's camp going on as school at the Bible Institute was
out for the summer.

I liked it there, but it seems as if my parents don't like to stay at the
same place too long. So away we went, to Buenos Aires this time. I thought
that would be the end of our traveling, but we were not over there more
than one day when they dicided to go again — this time to Mar del Plata.
Mar del Plata is a resort area, the main one in Argentina. During the sum-
mer season there are over one million people who come from all parts of
Argentina and especially Buenos Aires. Of course, it is a very fashionable
resort area, and there are a lot of people who don't know about the Good
News. They try to entertain themselves a lot so they forget how unhappy
they are. So the Bible Society decided that they would try to reach them.
They printed a tourist guide with all the information any tourist would
need plus the Gospel of Mark inside. It was very modestly priced, cheaper
than other guides. It was sold by kids who got a share of the profit (50%)
which permitted them to pay their room and board in a school. So we
arrived over there, they gave us a big classroom and I got to sleep on a big
mattress just for myself. Of course, there ivas no kitchen and no hot run-
ning water, but there ivas a burner where my mother boiled my ivater.
Imagine how long it took her to boil the water for my bath. . . . Anyway
I decided to be good during the night and not wake up; so that's what I
did and what I have done ever since.

During the day I went to sell guides with my parents in the street. People
looked at me and thought I ivas real cute, but then they would not buy the
guide. It was not very nice, ivas it? We sold some anyway, and the whole
operation was a success. The fellowship of the young people was really
great. They had a real Christian love for each other. There was even a
grandmother with them. Of course she would take care of me and fed me
even when I was not supposed to be fed, but I did not mind though. (I did
not tell my parents because they would have used that word again —
"spoiling.") We did not stay very long because my parents' vacation was
over. So we finally came back to Buenos Aires.

Then another big event happened. Uncle John Rowsey came from the
States to visit us. He arrived at the airport at one o'clock a.m. so I did, not
get to go because my mother thought that little girls ought to be in bed
at that time of the night. (I would have liked to go, but you can't always
do what you want.) So he came and everybody was happy, and I was too
because I knew he would take pictures of me (I am a French girl, after all).

So he went to Soldini to the Spiritual Conference and we went, too.
There were a lot of people speaking different languages to me, but I under-
stood them all. After the Spiritual Conference and the Pastor's Conference
the missionaries had an important meeting. I know it was important be-
cause we kids were not allowed to participate. When the meeting was over,
Uncle John finally decided to take a picture of me. Of course, then it ivas
late. I had been smiling all day waiting on him to take my picture, but he
waited until I was sleepy and ready to go to bed. They expected me to smile
at the camera then, but I did not feel like it at all. So they all lined up and
made a lot of faces and noises at me. I still did not feel like laughing, but
I thought they looked funny and that Uncle John ought to take a picture
of them instead of me. Finally as they worked so hard I thought they had
to be rewarded, so I smiled just a little bit; that is what you can see in
the picture. But don't get any ideas, I can do a lot better than that.

Right now my parents are not planning any trips. I know though that
some day I will fly to the States and maybe to France. I wonder what the

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immigration office?' will think when he sees that my father has a U.S.
passport, my mother a French one, and I will have an Argentine one with
my own fingerprints and picture. Hoio about that? Don't you think it is
a lot of fun to be a missionary baby? Why don't you become one? I am the
only missionary baby on the field, and sometimes it is a lot of ivork to keep
everybody entertained. I need some help.

I am sleepy now so I will go to bed. I love you all.

Rebecca Chantal Logan
P.S. My mother said to thank you for your prayers. She thinks they have
a lot to do with the fact that I am so healthy and happy. So thank
you folks and keep on praying so I can stay that way.

SARASOTA SIXTH ANNUAL

SSIONARY CONFERENCE

February 16-20, 1972

by J. D. HAMIj

HHHE HIGHLIGHT of the Sarasota Sixth Annual
1 Missionary Conference was the first-hand reports
of Brethren Mission work by General Secretary
Reverend Ingraham and Reverend Phil Lersch, our home
mission pastor at St. Petersburg, Florida.

As "Tizhe," the story of a little Nigerian boy was
presented and narrated by our Brethren Missionary
Reverend Dick Winfield on film, we were challenged
again to present the life-saving message of Christ to
the soul-hungry people to Nigeria, West Africa.

The conference opened with challenging missionary
messages by the pastor on the 8 a.m. television and radio
broadcast entitled, "The Brethren Hour."

The church was decorated with slogans and signs
depicting the exciting work of missions around the
world with the theme, "Untold Millions still Untold" at
the base of the Pulpit. Reverend Phil Lersch also shared
with us the thrilling ministry of World Relief which
stirred our hearts with compassion for the hungry of
the world. First-hand reports from Southeast Asia were
given by Reverend and Mrs. Harry Liu, world mission-
aries from Pocket Testament League.

Special features of the conference were slides, dis-
plays, informal morning "Chat and Snack" coffee hour,
and a Saturday morning missionary breakfast for men.

Reverend Virgil Ingraham gave a challenging mission-
ary presentation on the "Up-Date" work in India our
newest exciting mission work in foreign lands, as well
as the work in South America. During the conference we
received our largest faith promise to date $8,124 which

does not include the amount given to missions throu;
our regular church envelope budget.

This month Sarasota First Brethren also sent $6,S
to the national Missionary Board for Missionary givi
as a part of our last year faith promise and budg
giving.

.#**

lllS; :!:

I. to r.: Rev. J. D. Hamel, Rev. and Mrs. Har\
Liu and Rev. Virgil Ingraham

kpril 22, 1972

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CHRISTIANITY UNDER SCRUTINY IN ACADEME

by DONALD MARVIN BORCHERT

Dr. Borchert is a professor and assistant chairman of the Department
of Philosophy, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.

No student graduates from college with exactly the
lame religious commitments he possessed when he first
jatered academe. Some students find their religious
ommitments enriched and broadened; others find them
eshaped and radically altered; and still others find
lem crushed and destroyed. All find them changed.

I wish to discuss several of the factors which I be-
eve have facilitated this change, and then I wish to
jffer some suggestions concerning the Church's role
1 this situation.

'he Examined Life

One of the cherished ideals of academe is that cdlege
fhould afford the student the privilege to pursue the
Ixamined life. In such a pursuit, one's individual-social
fe is subjected to the scrutiny of reason in order that
ne may formulate — with the aid of the wisdom of the
ges — a clear, consistent and coherent view of life. Such

pursuit is not completed when one graduates from
pllege; indeed, it is scarcely begun. The examined life
b a process rather than a resting place.

No area of one's life is immune to the scrutinizing
lower of reason as one engages in this pursuit. The
lilitary-industrial-political complex, social customs,
sligious beliefs and practices — all come under fire,
'.ccordingly, the student sooner or later finds his relig-
t>us commitments being questioned and challenged,
fnder the pressure of those challenges, his commitments
re nudged along the path of change.

To understand better the nature of this pressure for
lange, let us examine several of the intellectual
lallenges which assail the religious commitments of the
mtemporary Christian student who pursues the
camined life.

part from God

The first challenge results from secularization — a
ngthy historical development which involves the
recess whereby man and his works have been gradually
aerated from the control of religion. For example,
hristianity, from its humble beginnings in Judea,
)read gradually throughout the Roman Empire until

eventually became the official religion of the Empire.
Within three centuries, Christianity evolved from a per-

cuted sect of Judaism to the dominant religious ele-
tent in the Empire. Thereafter, Christianity's influence
as increasingly infused throughout society until the
lenomenon called "Christendom" appeared — that form
I society in which the Christian God is established as
le source, sanctifier and guardian of social structures,
ws and customs.

Christendom reached its fullest expression probably
uring the papacy of Innocent III in the early 13th

century. Since then, Christendom has been undergoing
a process of increasing dissolution, and the movement
has almost reached its finale in our time. Modern secu-
lar man has been liberated from the control of the
Christian religion: no longer does he construe his insti-
tutions, ideas and experiences to be the result of God's
activity, instead, he considers himself to be the creator
of himself and his environment, the one who is respon
sible for what happens in history.

Important benefits accrue to mankind as a result of
secularization. For example, when political structures
and laws are seen to be the products of men rather than
the creations of God, then those products are open to
the possibility of radical criticism and reformulation in
order that they may promote increasingly the welfare
of mankind.

Secularization, however, also produces some serious
intellectual problems for the religious person. By em-
phasizing the role of man in history, secularization
seems to displace God from any active participation in
history. In fact, the modern secular man seems to have
little, if any, need for God.

Accordingly, secularization confronts the college stu-
dent with the problem of trying to find some part of
life where belief in God makes a positive, practical dif-
ference; and that is an enormous and often discouraging
task. A considerable number of students seem to be able
to succeed in their academic work, athletics, inter-per-
sonal relations, and financial considerations without the
slightest reference to God. Apart from God they are
successful, happy and well-adjusted; and some of them
are more successful, happier, and better adjusted than
those who believe in God. If God is not necessary for
success, happiness and maturity, is there anything for
which He is needed? If He is not needed, then why
bother with Him at all?

Exposed to the Facts

A second challenge is occasioned by historical research.
For almost two centuries historians have been focusing
attention upon Christian origins and upon the relation-
ship of Christianity to other world religions. One of the
important conclusions of this research is that many
contemporary Christian beliefs and practices are not
changeless truths and rites derived unchanged from the
ancient revelation in Christ; but are, instead, the end-
products of a long and slow historical development.
Christian beliefs and practices must be understood,
therefore, in terms of the various stages in their develop-
ment and how various human situations in the past
helped to shape those beliefs and practices. Even Jesus
the Christ must be interpreted as a person arising in.

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and addressing Himself to, a bygone definite social
context.

Needless to say, this historical research has benefited
the Church by enabling it to gain an enriched self-
understanding. Nevertheless, this research has also
occasioned a serious intellectual problem which con-
fronts not a few college students. If contemporary Chris-
tian beliefs and practices are the products of one gen-
eration after another, molding and reshaping those
beliefs and practices to suit their needs, is it at all pos-
sible to recover the beliefs and practices of Jesus? If it
is impossible to recover exactly what Jesus taught (and
many scholars would say that it is impossible), what
criteria are left to guide and judge the contemporary
Church? If we must fall back on criteria made by the
Church in the past such as are recorded in the New
Testament, why don't we formulate our own criteria?
If we formulate our own criteria, are we not then
making our own religion? If we make our own religion,
what basis do we have for claiming that it is superior
to other religions?

Thij last question introduces another consequence of
historical research: students are exposed to the facts
that their religion is not the only viable religion in the
world, and that their being Christian is, in many re-
spects, an historical accident which is determined by
the somewhat arbitrary time and place of their births:"
they could have just as easily been Buddhists if they
had been born in Ceylon or Jews if they had been born
in Israel.

These judgments occasioned by historical research
are most welcome in that they often deliver students
from a pernicious ethnocentrism and lead them to a
richer appreciation of foreign cultures. Nevertheless,
perplexing questions often emerge from this confronta-
tion with other religions, which not infrequently weaken
Christian commitment. For example, how do we know
which, if any, of the world's religions is the bearer of
divine truth in the light of the fact that so many claim
to be that bearer? If we have no adequate grounds for
deciding which religion is the bearer of truth, is not
evangelism unjustified? Furthermore, why bother at
all with religion when it is so difficult, if not impossible,
to know which of the competing cla:'ms is true?

Unresolved Dilemma

A third challenge results from the existence of evil
in t he world. An extremely perplexing problem emerges
when one tries to reconcile the existence of evil with
one's belief in a good and all-powerful God. For example,
the college student may ask, "why doesn't God abolish
agonizing leukemia and the brutalizing Vietnam War?"
It would seem that either God does not want to abolish
these evils or He is unable to abolish them. If He does
not want to abolish them, then He must be some sort
of evil or insane deity who derives pleasure from
watching His creatures suffer. Perhaps, however, He
does wish to abolish these evils, but He is unable to do
do. If that be the case, then God is not all-powerful; He
has created a monstrous world that He can no longer
control. In brief, it seems incredibly difficult to believe
that God is both good and all-powerful in the light of the
abundance of senseless human suffering.

This problem of evil has perplexed the minds of relig-
ious persons for centuries. Probably no single issue has
done more to shake Christian faith throughout the ages

than this problem; and despite the efforts of countlei
theologians, the dilemma has not been resolved.

Pricked by Hypocrisy

A fourth challenge is the consequence of ecclesiastic;
moral hypocrisy. Probably nothing is more destructi;
of contemporary respect for Christianity than the m
parity between the Church's theory and practice. In 1
creeds and confessions the Church proclaims
allegiance to Jesus the Christ and declares that F.
sacrifical altruistic love is the pattern for the Chr
tian's life. Yet in its practice, the Church has condon
slavery, pogroms, racial injustice, economic exploitatic
wars, dictatorships, life-warping legalisms, etc. Tl
failure of the Church to correlate theory and practice
nothing new; a stream of ecclesiastical moral hypocri
stretches from the present, back through every age (o
need only think of the German churches' complicity I
Hitler's Jewish pogroms and the decadence of t
Babylon Captivity of the papacy at Avignon in t
14th century), into New Testament times (where tj
Corinthian Church offers a sterling example of moi
duplicity).

When students enter college, most of them are set
a relationship of "distance" from their home church<
They are, so to speak, permitted to step back and
take a long, hard, scrutinizing glance at their hor'
churches. Needless to say, there are probably many ll
markable Christians in their home churches who a I
striving to express their faith in works of love. Unf<!
tunately, however, local and national religious hypocri
is so blatant, that students often fail to accord rau
significance to these faithful Christians. Instead, wi;
consciences pricked by religious hypocrisy, many si
dents wonder if organized religion is capable of servli
the human interest of mankind at all.

Pressures for Change

Additional intellectual challenges could be discuss
such as those occasioned by naturalistic explanatiol
of religious origins (according to which religion a|
the gods are seen as human creations in response
very concrete human needs) and linguistic philosop .1
(according to which religious statements seem to
reduced to emotional reports about how one feels cc(
cerning the world ) . Enough has been said, however, cc
corning the intellectual challenges encountered
academe to indicate the enormous pressures for chanj
to which a student's religious commitment is subject*;

It should be noted, in addition, that various sociologkj
and psychological factors reinforce and intensify the!
pressures for change. College is a place where the you I
person experiences a burgeoning of feelings of indepe1
dence because not only has the student been remov''
spatially from the constricting environment of his hon
but also he is undergoing the transition from being
youth to being an adult. Added to these feelings
independence are the feelings of urgency and frustri
tion occasioned by the War and the ecological disasi
to which the world is racing. Such a psychologic
framework reinforces the intellectual pressures i
change.

Under these circumstances — when Christianity
under scrutiny in academe — what suggestions can
offered concerning the Church's role?

(1) The Church should remember the great theme is

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le Bible that God is working out His purpose in history,
hat is the theological significance of the incarnation,
urthermore, it should remember that such a God uses
listory and cannot be defeated by history. That is the
Geological significance of the resurrection. If the Church
Lres in the light of these significances, then it will not
lose its cool" in the presence of enormously bewildering
roblems such as we have just described.
1 (2) If God is still working in history, then the Church
fiould be open to change; it should be prepared for the
bexpected, for surprises. Accordingly, the intellectual
■eations and explorations of students should be wel-
>med rather than feared or condemned. Perhaps the
hurch can learn from its young people something about
hat God is doing today.

(3) If the Church hopes to relate itself to eontem-
>rary students under pressure, then the local church

must confront and understand the same intellectual
challenges which its students are facing. To do this task
effectively may necessitate educationally oriented
sabbaticals for pastors and curriculum revisions in
seminaries.

(4) Finally, Christians must be prepared to discuss
their faith without recourse to the tired and worn-out
phrases of yesterday; and they must be open to discuss
their faith with the sort of honesty that makes them
vulnerable and open to change.

What I am suggesting is that the response to "Chris-
tianity Under Scrutiny in Academe" should be "Chris-
tianity Under Scrutiny in the Parish."

This article ivas originally printed
Baptist Herald of January 1972.

in Th e

ATTENTION ALL CONGREGATIONS

IMPORTANT INFO ON PASTORS' CONFERENCE

Are you encouraging your pastor to attend the 1972 Pastors' Conference
at Camp Bethany May 16-18? Are you making it financially possible for
him to attend? Do you realize that the fellowship and inspiration of the
Brethren Pastors' Conference each year is a unique opportunity for
strengthening the bonds of Christian fellowship and witness, not only as
pastors but as Brethren Churches united in mission? Total cost of regis-
tration including meals and lodging for pastors is $18 and $12 for wives
attending the Pastors' Wives' Retreat. Registration forms for pastors and
wives were mailed to all pastors early in April. Registrations and advance
deposit of $5 must be sent not later than May 1st to Rev. John T. Byler,
5930 Nella Avenue, N. W., Canton, Ohio 44720.

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GOOD. Delford Lee Good, 70, j
Maurertown, Virginia, passed awn
January 29 in Shenandoah Coun!
Memorial Hospital. A funeral 11
vice was conducted at Dellingj
Funeral Home in Woodstock, Vj
ginia by Rev. James Mattison,
neighbor, in the absence of 1
pastor, Doc Shank. Interment wj
in Maurertown Cemetery. Mr. Go)
was a member of Maurertown Breii
ren Church.

Carolyn Derf linger j

Gratis, Ohio. The congregation took
another step of faith by approving
the purchase of carpet for the
sanctuary.

Washington, D.C. The "Living
Christ" motion picture series are
being shown during March, April
and May. Following group discus-
sions are held.

Bethlehem, Va. Miss Veda Liskey has
returned home from the hospital. i<
She is a former missionary to
Nigeria. (6)

Elkhart, Ind. The First Brethren
Church was invited to share in
the 20th Anniversary of the min-
istry of Pastor Boston Dyes of
the Chain Lakes (Negro) Baptist
Church on Sunday, April 16. Mrs.
Delores Campbell, "the world's
greatest gospel singer," took part
in the service.

Memorials

Nappanee, Ind. The Collegiate Cru-
sader Team held the morning wor-
ship service Sunday, April 16. They
had a special presentation at the
Teen House during the Sunday
School hour.

Milledgeville, 111. Rev. James Black
will be in Fremont, Ohio April 17-
23 to conduct service of revival for
the people there. Summer Revival
Services are planned for the
Milledgeville church with Rev.
George Solomon as speaker.

Pennsylvania District Conference
will be held at Berlin, Pennsyl-
vania on July 27 to July 29.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH
Sarasota, Fla. — 8 by baptism

PORTE. Robert G. Porte, 47, died
February 24, 1972. He was a member
of the First Brethren Church of
South Bend, Indiana. Funeral ser-
vices were held in the Forest G. Hay
and Son Funeral Home with Rev.
Keith Bennett officiating. Burial was
in the Highland Cemetery.

* * *

SHOLLY. Clarence A. Sholly, 83,
of the Brethren's Home, Flora,
Indiana, died February 10, 1972. Mr.
Sholly was a member of the First
Brethren Church of South Bend,
Indiana. Funeral Services were held
in the Forest G. Hay and Son
Funeral Home with Rev. Keith
Bennett officiating. Burial was in

the Southlawn Cemetery.

* * *

SMELTZER. Charles Leo Smeltzer
(Jack), 85, died in the Essex Nursing
Home February 23, 1972. Funeral
services were held in the Forest G.
Hay and Son Funeral Home with
Rev. Keith Bennett, pastor of the
First Brethren Church of South
Bend, Indiana, officiating. Burial
was in the South Union Cemetery,
Nappanee. Mr. Smeltzer was a mem-
ber of the South Bend First Breth-
ren Church.

WAKEMAN. Mrs. Nellie Mj
Wakeman, 81, of Toms Brook, V!
ginia, died February 16 in Wi
Chester Memorial Hospital. A funei1
service was held at Round Hj
Church of The Brethren with hi
pastor, Doc Shank, and Rev. Willial
Zirk officiating. Interment was ]
Riverview Cemetery in StrasbuiJ
Mrs. Wakeman was a member I
Maurertown Brethren Church.

Carolyn Derflinger

* * *

BOWMAN. Mrs. Charles Bowm,
(Grace Good), 78, died February
1972. She was a faithful Christi;i
and a member of the Bethlehe!
Brethren Church, Harrisonburg, VJ
ginia. Funeral services were held '
the Bethlehem Church with R<|
C. Y. Gilmer and Rev. Aubu;
Boyer officiating. Interment w
made at Rest Haven Memor.
Gardens, Harrisonburg. Blessed a
the dead which die in the Lord. V
are grateful for the devout life th
was lived among us.

Rev. John F. Locke

* * *

WHARTON. Charles E. Whartc
84, of the Flora Brethren's Hon<
passed away March 16. Funeral sd'l
vices were conducted in the Nor it
Liberty Brethren Church of whijl
he was a member. Rev. Kent Be} ■
nett, pastor, assisted by Rev. A. i
Wenger, pastor of the Church of t:
Brethren, North Liberty, officiate
Burial was in the Eastlawn Cen
tary, North Liberty, Indiana.

■

VOORHEES. Fred Voorhees, j
passed away on January 4, 1972. 1
was a member of the Flora, India
First Brethren Church for ma:
years. Funeral services were cc
ducted at the Carter Funeral Hor
with Rev. C. Edward West offi
ating. Burial was in the Maple Lav
Cemetery.

Mrs. Susie Landes

i>ril 22, 1972

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MUSSELMAN. Hoy Musselman,
, passed away on February 20,
72. He was an active member of
e Flora First Brethren Church
r many years. Funeral services
ire conducted at the Leiter-Reinke
meral Home in Flora, Indiana by
e pastor, Rev. C. Edward West,
irial was in the Maple Lawn
smetery.

Mrs. Susie Landes

* * *

STONEBRAKER. Mrs. G oldie
onebraker, 85, passed away at the
^ethren's Home at Flora, Indiana
lere she had resided for many
ars. She was a long-time member
the Flora First Brethren Church,
meral services were conducted by
5 pastor, Rev. C. Edward West at
3 Leiter-Reinke Funeral Home,
terment was in the Maple Lawn
fmetery.

Mrs. Susie Landes

* # *

[MICHAEL. Miss Addie Michael,
passed away suddenly at her
e in Flora, Indiana. She was a
mber of the Flora First Brethren
urch. The funeral services were
lducted at the Leiter-Reinke
neral Home. Rev. Vernon Powell
iciated and burial was in the
iple Lawn Cemetery

Mrs. Susie Landes

WYPYZNSKI. Mrs. Mary Wypyzn-
ski, 81, died February 8, 1972 in the
Carlyle Nursing Home. Funeral ser-
vices were held in the Forgest G.
Hay and Son Funeral Home with
Rev. Keith Bennett, pastor of the
South Bend, Indiana First Brethren
Church, officiating. Mrs. Wypyznski
was a member of this church. Burial
was in Southlawn Cemetery.

Goldenaires

Mr. and Mrs. Everett Miller cele-
brated their 53rd Wedding Anniver-
sary March 7, 1972. They attend the
Sarasota First Brethren Church.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nafziger
celebrated their 50th Wedding Anni-
versay February 16, 1972. They
attend the Sarasota First Brethren
Church.

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Kershner cele-
brated their 58th Wedding Anniver-
sary March 1, 1972. They attend the
Sarasota First Brethren Church.

Dr. and Mrs. Albert Ronk cele-
brated their 60th Wedding Anniver-
sary on April 16. Open House was
held in their honor at the Ashland
Theological Seminary.

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kiracofe,
members of the Gratis, Ohio First
Brethren Church, celebrated their
50th Wedding Anniversary on March
15, 1972.

Weddings

HENDERSON-LOCKLEAR.

Marsha Henderson and Ronald
Locklear were united in holy matri-
mony in the Sarasota First Brethren
Church February 5, 1972. Rev. J. D.
Hamel officiated at the ceremony.

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA

\UR CHOIR, directed by Mrs. Duane Rose, presented
/ a cantata for the Easter Sunrise Service entitled,
"jallelujah What a Savior." Patsy Gurtner is our
i|anist and Bob Swintz was the narriator. The choir
I a splendid job and the service was well attended.
Sp breakfast following was prepared by the Special
si-vices Committee.

'"or the W.M.S. Public Service on April 16 our ladies
I on a comedy play entitled, "Welcoming the Minis-
hs Wife." The play takes place in the early twenties,

and the ladies had a ball practicing for the big night.
There was a supper before the presentation.

Our Golden Years group made up of people over age
60 is becoming quite active. They are planning a Pan-
cake and Sausage supper for Friday, April 28 from
5-7:30 p.m. Profits from this supper will go toward a
trip by bus to Flora, Indiana and possibly other projects
or activities of the group. This group meets monthly
during the day for a hot meal provided by the faithful
Special Services Committee and a planned program.

FIRST THINGS FIRST
Matthew 6:33

Page Fourteen The Brethren Evans:

BRETHREN HOUSE

PROGRESS REPORT TO: "Our Friends of Brethren House"

Some of you reading this report have visited Brethren House in the past;
others have expressed an interest through correspondence; others were sent a copy
of our "dream letter" last summer; others are personal friends of the staff — but all
of you are Friends of Brethren House, and we use this means to send you
our greetings.

BONNIE MUNSON ON STAFF: Since September Bonnie, formerly of Ashland,
Ohio, has lived at Brethren House and been an extremely helpful addition to our
ministry. Her report to the Sisterhood Girls (March 11 issue) gives an exciting run-
down of the weekly activities. From this you can catch some of the approach, con-
tent and schedule that we follow. In addition, our local members assist in many ways
behind the scenes.

SOME WEEKEND CHANGES: No sooner did Bonnie write her report than we did
alter the weekend schedule. Beginning on February 6th, this is it:

Saturday— 10:30 to 12:00 A.M. at Brethren House— CHILDREN'S CHURCH
SCHOOL. For preschool through Jr. High, this includes hymn study and sing-
ing, children's worship service, and study groups — with much individualized
study and projects.

Sunday— 10:00 A.M.— FAMILY WORSHIP and FELLOWSHIP HOUR.
This service has moved to Blanton Elementary School cafeteria, which we're
renting on Sunday mornings. While enjoying refreshments afterwards, the
adults visit and the kids play Bible-teaching table games.

* These changes were made to give us greater outreach and more room —
plus an opportunity to concentrate on each program of study and worship
on separate days.

PRAYER REQUESTS: One specific reason for writing now is to request your
prayer support. Please aid our ministry by praying for:

1) These newly-begun services at the Blanton School — that they might enable
us to reach out to more families and that they might be meaningful events
for everyone.

2 ) More adult workers for our total ministry — that we might be aware of these
whom we can serve and those who can offer service to others.

MISCELLANEOUS: It looks now as though we might be having three Summer
Crusaders again this next summer. At least Rev. Fred Burkey has made this inquiry
and we're working out the details with him now. . . . Bonnie, Jean and I attended
the International Center for Learning Seminar in Fort Lauderdale on March 3 and 4,
which was a time of sharing ideas with those leaders involved in curriculum develop-
ment. . . . We still have our "dream" of an enlarged learning and worship facility
on the church lot, but that will have to wait for increased personnel and resources.

KEEP IN TOUCH: Some of you are near enough to "stop in" again soon. Please do!
And we hope our "far-out" friends will write some letters. Let us know what's ex-
citing to you. By the way — anyone interested in moving to St. Petersburg, finding
a job, and serving with us here at B. H.? Inquire!

Signed: Phil Lersch (for all of us)

April 22, 1972

Page Fifteen

CHEEP ADVICE

Luck is what happens when prepara-
tion meets opportunity.

Elmer Letterman

A troublemaker is a guy who rocks the
boat then persuades everyone else there is
a storm at sea.

Success always looks easy — and even
undeserved — to those who were not
around when it was being earned. That is
a regretable but understandable trait of
human nature.

Archie K. Davis

You never get a second chance to make
a good first impression.

The goal of criticism should be to leave
the person with the feeling that he has
been helped.

Nothing in this world is so powerful as
an idea whose time has come.

Victor Hugo

Wouldn't it be nice to be as sure of
anything as some people are of every-
thing?

Coming together is a beginning, keep-
ing together is progress, working together
is success.

Failures are divided into two classes—
those who thought and never did, and
those who did and never thought.

John C. Salak

Enjoyment of anything is
moment we get too much of it.

lost the

LAFF-A-LITTLE

"Say, Dad, did you go to Sunday school
when you were a boy?"
"Yes, Son, regularly."
"Well, then, I don't guess it will do me
any good either." WHAT KIND OF AN
EXAMPLE ARE YOU TO YOUR CHILD?
from the Hagerstown,
Maryland bulletin

Have you heard the story about the
little boy who answered that most inane
of all questions asked little boys: What
are you going \o be when you grow up?
"I'm going to be possible," this youngster
replied. "Possible? What do you mean?"
he was asked. "Every day my mother
tells me that I'm impossible," he ex-
plained, "but when I'm older I'll be
possible."

Rev. G. R. Campbell

A preacher said to his audience: "Some
folks think they hurt the church when
they get mad and quit, but they are wrong
about that. It never hurts the tree for the
dried-up apples to fall off."

A preacher decided to discontinue Bible
study and prayer meeting. Six weeks
later, when the elders and deacons found
out about it, they called a meeting and
fired him.

from The Berlin
Brethren Church bulletin

Dear Mr. Bayer:

I understand that you are the manu-
facturer of an aspirin that relieves suf-
fering and colds and fever. The mixture
used in your tablets makes it possible for
a person to get out of bed and fight off
headaches, muscle spasms and bad nerves.
I have noticed that these tablets work
wonders on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday and especially on Satur-
day. But people who take them on Sun-
days seem to get no relief. They cannot
get rid of their aches and pains. Is it pos-
sible for you to examine your tablet and
put in an ingredient that will help them
on Sundays, too? Thank you.

from Trinity Brethren Newsletter

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by REV. FRED BURKE

AY, the beautiful spring month when Brethren
give special attention to their youth, is with us
again! The freshness and vigor of a new growing season
is an appropriate time to think of things pertaining to
the young of our church. What are they really like?
What are they feeling and thinking? What are they
being challenged to achieve?

The contemporary song, "A Searching Generation,"
by Otis Skillings, thoughtfully portrays the youth of
our day.

Well it's a searching generation,

Caught up in the whirl of youth ;

Well it's a searching generation,
Groping for the way of truth.

They need that extra thrill;

They know that drugs can kill;
They know that death lies still —

And yet a life in need is dead indeed.

Well it's a searching generation,

Caught up in the whirl of youth;

Well it's a searching generation,
Groping for the way of truth.

We believe that Brethren Youth are a "searching
generation." They are indeed "groping for the way of
truth." We are fortunate that so many are conducting
their search for truth within the context of a body of
believers who care — very much — about them as persons
and about their spiritual needs.

At the same time, the church is fortunate that youth
care — very much — about their church. This concern
will take many forms during the coming year but per-
haps the most conspicuous attempt to serve will be the
ministry of the 1972 Summer Crusaders in "Operation
Penetration."

Beginning in June with Explo '72 — The Internatior.
Student Congress on Evangelism — and continuing j
through General Conference, eighteen youth and youi
adults from fourteen congregations will go on t
offensive for Christ. Working with local congregatio
and district programs, these people will spend sev
weeks in a wide variety of activities, ranging frc
regular Vacation Bible Schools and camping prograi
to personal evangelism and public musical performano
But in and through all, their desire — and ours — is tr.
Christ be glorified.

Such an ambitious undertaking is an act of faith. \
had originally planned for a maximum of fourte
Crusaders and a much lower budget (all of which mi
be raised outside of the budgeted funds of the Boa
of Christian Education) but the youth response
applications) was higher than anticipated. The api
cants were able people and we all agree that "the fielj
are white." So, we took 'em all, trusting that enouj
funds could be found! And unless contributions sudder;
dry up, with the continued help of the Brethren, wej
going to come through in '72!

In addition to the Crusaders, whose pictures appf
on the following pages, we have further reason
enthusiasm (and support) for Brethren Youth. A
vised National Brethren Youth Convention is bei
developed for August featuring concentrated periods 1
Bible study, prayer and discussion. All of these h|
great promise for personal as well as group grow
More will be coming on the 1972 BYC Convention
the next issue of the Evangelist.

May we urge each one of you to support the deno \ |
inational youth ministry by giving generously to 1|I
May Youth Offering. Your gifts will be used to furtlf
develop the youth resources of the Brethren Churl
Help keep the "searching generation" facing forw</
... to the glory of Christ.

ril 22, 1972

Page Seventeen

SERVING ARIZONA AND WYOMING

Bruce Ronk
Ashland (1)

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Paula Tinkel
New Paris (1)

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Jim Vandermark
Ardmore (1)

/ACATION BIBLE SCHOOL,
camping, special youth activi-
, and personal evangelistic pro-
ms will be conducted by this
m in such far-flung (from Ash-
d) arenas of service as Tucson,
zona and Cheyenne, Wyoming.

rma Grumbling is team captain.
] will be a senior home economics
jor at Ashland College (AC) next
and comes from Johnstown III
thren Church. To her first year
Crusader service she brings a
d background of experience as a
C leader in the Pennsylvania Dis-
t and in Collegiate Crusader
vities.

ila Tinkel, from New Paris, Indi-
-, is a "PK" and will be a sopho-
~e at AC next fall where her

Norma Grumbling, captain
Johnstown III (1)

interests include both elementary
education and sociology. She has
been active in Northern Indiana
District BYC activities and served
as a national BYC officer in 1971,

Bruce Bonk has been an active lead-
er in the youth program at the Park
Street Church. Though majoring in
physics at AC, Bruce is preparing
for a pastoral career. Among his
other interests are photography and
music. He will be a sophomore in
the fall.

Jim Vandermark is a member of the
Ardmore church and has served in
numerous leadership roles with the
Northern Indiana District BYC. He
will be a sophomore at Bethel
College next fall where his majors
are Greek and Religion.

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SERVING KANSAS AND IOWA MISSIONS

Nyla Nye
Milledgeville (1)

Ken Van Duyne
Tiosa (1)

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Donna En right
Belvidere, III. (2)

HHHE CRUSADERS pictured on
1 this page will be primarily en-
gaged in serving the mission church-
es at Derby, Kansas and Cedar
Falls, Iowa with some district camp
work thrown in for good measure.

Randall (Randy) Smith is team cap-
tain and is a second year Crusader
from the Jefferson Church. A junior
at AC next fall, he is preparing for
ministerial service and is majoring
in elementary education and religion.
He is a fine pianist and has worked
extensively with several musical
groups.

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Randall Smith, captain
Jefferson (2)

Nyla Nye is the youngest Crusade
She will be a high school senior
the fall at Milledgeville, Illinois. SI
enjoys working with children and
active in the local BYC.

Donna Enright is a second year Cr
sader from Belvidere, Illinois, ar
will enter AC as a freshman in tli
fall, where she is interested
business and physical educatic
studies.

Ken Van Duyne is a freshman
AC preparing for pastoral servic
He is a member of the Tiosa Bret
ren Church and has been qui
active in BYC programs in it
Indiana District.

April 22, 1972

Page Nineteen

SERVING IN ST. PETERSBURG

Wendy Firing is a student at the Indiana University
extension in South Bend where she hopes to develop her
interest in sociology and psychology. She is a member
of the Ardmore church.

Wendy Kring
Ardmore (1)

FOR THE SECOND consecutive
year, we are happy to have a
Crusader team assisting in the
Unique educational ministry at St.
Petersburg. Also, the fact that our
team captain worked there last year
mil better prepare the team for an
effective work.

Debbie Smead
Ardmore (2)

)ebbie Smead, also a member of the Ardmore church
serving her second summer as a Crusader, having
vorked in that capacity in 1970. She is musically tal-
ented, plays guitar, and has recently been working in
south Bend.

luth Deardurff, team captain, served in St. Pete last
rear and is admirably equipped to serve in this unique
jetting. A June graduate of Bluffton College with a
legree in elementary education, Ruth expects to pursue
i teaching career.

Ruth Deardurff, captain
Gretna (2)

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SERVING IN NORTHERN INDIANA

Paul Deardurff
Gretna (2)

Paul Deardurff also will be a junior
at AC, where his academic interests
include religion and sociology. He
will be field work coordinator and
a soloist. He is a member of the
Gretna church and is currently
National BYC Vice-Moderator.

Pictured on these pages is the
largest team we have ever fielded.
Its seven members represent a wide
range of talents and skills all of
which dovetail into the Northern
Indiana portion of Operation Pene-
tration. This team will work with
the Brethren in that area in an inten-
sive effort to reach people for Christ.
The knowledge and skills acquired

Vickie Osborn
Sarasota (1)

Vickie Osborn from Sarasota, will
be a junior at Florida State Univer-
sity where she has been active in
Campus Crusade work and has
served as chaplain to her sorority.
She will share the responsibility for
developing the training portion of
the program with Sue Stoffer.

at Explo '72 will be condense*
taught, demonstrated, and practice
in the hope that people may be wor
Among the variety of technique
used will be the periodic present;
tion of the musical "Show Me!" i
which local youth will be invited t
participate. It is anticipated that th
use of a variety of approaches wi
increase the size of the harvest.

Gene McConaliay will be a Jun
graduate from the Smithville Higj
School where his interests includ'
music and assorted athletics. He wilj
serve both as a soloist and assistanj
equipment manager. He is a membej
of the Smithville church.

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Gene McConahay
Smithville (1)

\pril 22, 1972

Page Twenty-one

Sherry Barnhart

Gratis (2)

David Radcliff
Milford (1)

Sue Ellen Stoffer
Canton (1)

jiherry Barnhart first served as a
Crusader in 1970 and is back in 1972
s musical director and soloist with
he team. Her exceptional abilities
nd experience in music will equip
er for her task. A past-national
>YC officer, she will be a senior at
iC and is looking ahead to- a career
l Christian Education.

lavid Radcliff, older brother of Mike
id also a "PK," is "affiliated with
otre Dame University" and will
>rve as driver, equipment manager,
ad engineer for the team. Though
is membership is now at Milford,
idiana, Dave was active in Pennsyl-
mia BYC work before moving west.

Sue Ellen Stoffer will be a sopho-
more at AC and comes from Canton,
Ohio. She will share training pro-
gram development responsibilities
with Vickie Osborn and will also be
a soloist in "Show Me!" She antici-
pates majoring in either English or
Latin.

Mike Radcliff is team captain. A
second-year Crusader, he is a "PK"
from Milford, Indiana, and will be
a junior pre-seminary student at AC
next fall. In addition to overall
supervision of the team, he will be
a soloist in the musical. He currently
serves as National BYC Moderator.

Mike Radcliff, captain
Milford (2)

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DEVOTIONAL PROGRAM FOR MA

Call to Worship
Song Service

Discussion Questions:

Seniors: Discussion over chosen book

Circle of Prayer

Bible Studies:
Senior: GROWTH No. 1

Abiding in Him
Junior: FIRST THINGS FIRST

First, Pray

Special Music

Song:

"Spirit of Sisterhood"

S.M.M. Benediction

1
1

SENIOR BIBLE STUDY

GROWTH No. 1

ABIDING IN HIM

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THE next three Bible studies deal with spiritual
growth. "Abiding in Him" is the first in this area.
Text: John 15:1-16 (Read aloud).
Discuss the following questions:

1. Who is the vine? Who is the vinedresser? What is
his job? Who is the branch (John 15:1-5)?

2. Look up the word prune. Define the term as used
in gardening and spiritual gardening. Why is prun-
ing necessary for growth (John 15:2)?

3. If you are already clean because of the word (John
15:3) then why do we need to be pruned (cross
reference: I Cor. 3:6, 7)?

4. What must we do to abide in Him (John 15:4;
I John 4:15; John 6:28, 29) ?

5. List the results of abiding in Him (John 15:4-11).

6. What is the evidence of abiding in His love (John
15:10).

7. How does obedience show love (John 15:12-14;
I John 2:3-6; Phil. 2:5-8)?

8. How are friends different from slaves (John 15:
14-15)?

9. How do you bear fruit (John 15:16; I Cor. 3:6, 7)?
10. I Cor. 15:36-38: what must first happen to the seed

before it can grow? What must first happen to you
before you can grow?
Conclude with prayer.

by Evelyn Ingraham

.pril 22, 1972

JUNIOR BIBLE STUDY

Page Twenty-three

FIRST THINGS FIRST

First, Pray

by Mary Ellen Drushal

"Mom, I have a test in science tomorrow, and I have
tudied pretty hard for it, is there anything else I can

0 to prepare for it?"

Mother thought for a moment and then said, "Have
ou prayed about it in addition to studying?"

Sometimes it seems that we only pray when we want
omething or are in need of help. If we use the prayer
ife of Jesus as our guide, then there are many other
Lmes we can appropriately pray. In Mark 1:35 we find
hat Jesus prayed in the morning alone. In Mark 6:46
; says that Jesus prayed in the late afternoon after

long day of preaching and also performing the miracle
f feeding the five thousand. He undoubtedly was tired,
ut this didn't keep him from praying. Then in Luke

12 we have the account of Jesus praying all night. So
sgarding the appropriate hour for prayer — it is every
our of every day.

Now that the time is settled, we need to know how to
ray. I often associate praying with writing a business

tter. I imagine most of you have written business

tters in school, and if you haven't you will. The parts
f a business letter, as I learned them are: 1. Heading,

1 Inside Address, 3. Salutation, 4. Body, 5. Complimen-
iry Close, and 6. Signature.

| The Heading is always the address of the person

Iho is writing. When we pray we don't say, "This is

ary Ellen Drushal, Holmes County, May 15, 1972,"

hy, because God knows this already so why waste

is time.

The Inside Address is the complete address of the
>rson to whom you are writing. Again, we don't say,
To God, c/o Heaven, Inc., 777 Golden Street, Pearly
ates, Infinity 70707" because, He knows we are calling
Don Him and He knows where He lives.
The Salutation or the greeting is simply, Our Father
Our gracious Heavenly Father or some address
tnilar to that.

Then comes the important part of the letter or prayer,
e Body. This is the area where the business at hand

should be taken care of. In a prayer, this is time to
tell God how thankful we are for the things we have and
enjoy daily. This is the time to confess our sins as they
are many, and we need to vocalize them so that our
ears hear how bad we really are and what we do. This
is also the time to ask God for specific things and to
pray in intercession for others.

The Complimentary Close is "all these things we ask
in Thy name, and we'll give you the praise and glory."

And finally, the signature or signing off so God can
turn His valuable attention to someone else, and it is a
simple amen.

So — Amen.

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The Brethren Evangel)

The
Laymen's
Meeting

Rodger H. Geaslen

PROGRAM FOR MA

MEMORIAL DAY THOUGHTS

FLOWERS are an exquisite expression of the Creator's
goodness to us. "Hence," says Dr. E. J. Lena, "our
practice each Memorial Day of scattering on the graves
of our heroic dead the flowers of gratitude, is an appeal-
ing custom — one which will never cease to be observed.
It will not affect the dead, but it will greatly affect
the living.

"On nodding stem and waving branch, God has hung
the blossoms of every conceivable beauty of form and
color as perpetual expressions of His thoughtfulness of
us. Is it any wonder, then, that when human hearts wish
to express gratitude and thoughtfulness, they strew the
graves of servicemen with beautiful flowers!"

Memorial Day should be what its name suggests —
a day for memory! It is impossible to remember all the
heroes; but let us recall some of their names, battles,
valor, and victories, as we crown their graves with our
country's flag.

Let us recall the price paid for the national peace and
prosperity we are enjoying. Let us not take our liberties
for granted but remember that they have been pur-
chased at the cost of thousands upon thousands of lives.

Someone has said, "What our wars have cost us in
dollars and cents may someday be wiped out and for-
gotten, but that they cost us hundreds of thousands of
precious lives will never be forgotten while Memorial
Day — or Decoration Day — continues to be observed. At a
great price obtained we this freedom. It was the price
of blood — the blood of a nation's heroes whose memories
we honor. Our nation will not soon forget the value of
peace purchased at such a cost. Memorial Day is a
definite reminder of the price paid."

Memorial Day should also serve to remind us of the
outcome of the greatest battle ever fought — the battle

between the forces of light and darkness, good and e\
and of the Lord and Satan.

The battle was fought at Calvary, that we might
free in the fullest sense of the word.

"Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall ma
you free" (John 8:32). The Lord Jesus is truth perse
ified. He said: "... I am the . . . truth . . ." (Jo
14:6b). To know Him as one's Lord and Savior is to
made free from the dominion of Satan, from the cui
of a broken law, and from the bondage of sin!

Is it any wonder the Lord said: "If the Son therefc
shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed" (John
36). He has paid the price of that freedom with I
precious blood. He died for our sins and rose for o
justification.

The Lord Jesus also "made peace by the blood of I
cross" — a peace infinitely superior to national and int
national peace! "Therefore, being justified by faith, '
have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Cirri.
(Rom. 5:1).

Hearken to this exceeding great and precious pro
ise: "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mi
is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee" (If
26:3).

On this Memorial Day — and every day for that mat

-let us recall the atoning death of the Lord Jesus a

His glorious resurrection. Place personal faith in H

and be able to say:

"My chains are snapped,

The bonds of sin are broken,

And I am free!

Oh! let the triumphs

Of His grace be spoken

Who died for me!"

,pril 22, 1972

Page Twenty-five

MOTIVATED MEN

JIM GEASLEN

by Candi Baker

[IM R. GEASLEN, 24, is a senior at Ashland Theo-
logical Seminary and is majoring in New Testament.
. member in the Brethren Church for 14 years, Jim
)mes from the Washington Brethren Church in Wash-
lgton, D.C. After graduation from Suthland High
chool, Jim attended Ashland College where he was
:tive in Alpha Theta, a religious club on campus. Jim
recreation committee chairman and student govern-
lent secretary at Ashland Theological Seminary.

Jim is married to the former Carol E. Deeter from
ie Hillcrest Brethren Church in Dayton, Ohio. Carol
a 1971 graduate from Ashland College. She enjoys
nving, knitting and reading. Jim and Carol are resi-
ents of the new seminary apartments and attend Park
[treet Brethren Church where they are active as youth
jaders and teachers.

Jim is employed at Ed Wagners as a radio repairman,
m and Carol are looking forward to the birth of their
rst child in April. Jim plans to enter the pastoral min-
itry after he graduates in December of 1972.

POETRY CORNER

SAINTS WHO'VE NEVER BEEN CAUGHT

When some fellow yields to temptation

And breaks a conventional law,
We look for no good in his makeup,

But, Lord, how we look for the flaw.
No one asks, "Who did the tempting?"

Nor allows for the battles he's fought.
His name becomes food for the jackals,

The Saints who've never been caught.
I'm a sinner, O Lord, and I know it,

I am weak, and I blunder and fail,
I am tossed on life's stormy ocean

Like a ship that is caught in a gale.
I am willing to trust in Thy mercy,

To keep the commandment Thou'st taught,
But deliver me, Lord, from the judgment

Of the Saints who've never been caught.

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GOD WANTS YOU TO BE PROSPEROUS

WHAT REACTION would you have if I said, "I am
confident that God wants you to be prosperous."
"Well, now, that's for another man perhaps, someone a
little younger, or a little more educated, but certainly,
Chaplain, it could not be that God wants me to be pros-
perous." Well, He does. More of us would live more
dynamic lives if we could only catch some of the sig-
nificance of what God wants us to be. God does not in-
tend for us to live cheap lives. Our lives are filled with
wonderful possibilities and great riches. Now there are
three reasons why God wants you to- be prosperous.

In the first place, God has made a wonderful world
that is full of abundance. I am amazed as I see the
wonder of nature: hundreds of miles of fertile lands,
wonderful trees, and glorious lakes are filled with fish.
All around the world there is an abundance of things,
that God has made, and it is all here; all we need to do
is use it! When God made the world, He saw to it that
there would be enough for all of us to be prosperous.

Then there is a second reason why God wants us to
be prosperous. He gave His Son Jesus Christ to give us
the forgiveness of our sins. There is nothing more won-
derful in life than the Gospel of Christ. God sent Christ
into the world to free us from all of our sins. He gives
this gift to us without one single penny of cost. It is
a wonderful thing! And as if that is not enough, He
says, "Then you will have eternal life." Jesus would
perform a great and marvelous miracle, ". . . He . . .
rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, 'Peace, be
still.' And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm"
(Mark 4:39). And as the people stood around, they
were astonished at the tremendous power of this man.
Then He would say, ". . . Thou shalt see greater things
than these" (John 1:50). That wonderful Gospel is
free, and it will make you prosperous!

God wants us to be prosperous for another reason.
He has sent His Holy Spirit to dwell among us. We
Christians do not speak enough about the Holy Spirit.
God living in and among us. But it is a fact that God
is with you each day. He is sustaining, lifting, healing,
and blessing you beyond all of your needs, and He does
it without a single penny cost! God wants you to be
prosperous! When He made you, He had the thought in
mind that you would be the richest person in the whole
wide world.

A Christian is a man who realizes these facts; at his
fingertips he has riches beyond human understanding.
Consequently there are three blessed assurances! "What-
soever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he will
give it to you." Do you believe that when you pray God
will open up the heavens and have it become a reality
to you? That's what a Christian should believe! That
is the blessed assurance! You have the whole host of
angels at your command! You have the throne room of
God listening to your prayers! You have the whole
universe and the galaxy at your disposal.

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by Thomas A. Schul

The second assurance, and that is since we are l\>.
children, we are heirs to His kingdom. This means tr
we can be assured that God's entire creation, salvatki
and sanctification are for us, His followers and If]
children. Once you become a child of God, you au,
matically inherit all the things which belong to you.

Recently there was a case in Texas where an adop^ I
child came into a fortune of millions of dollars, and tj
rightful child tried to take away the fortune from t|
adopted child through the courts. Naturally, \l
adopted child won in court. The court said, "This chjj
is rightfully a child of the deceased, and rightfully I
inherits this huge fortune." It is the same thing w:!j
you and me. Though we have strayed from God's kin]
dom, each of us are adopted children, and as adopt
children, we are heirs of His kingdom. The universe, 1
the spiritual laws and salvation are ours because we c|
children of our Heavenly Father. There is nothijj
except what God has made, and since we are His cli
dren and He is our Father, then each of us legally I
herits a great estate. This is the third assurance.

When God made us, He made us with the intentib
and purpose that each of us would be rich and prl
perous in our life. It is like an insurance policy. Yj
read all the fine points of the policy, but when you |
to the bottom of the page you read that you have to
soiand-s© in order that this policy might be invoked.'
is the same thing in spiritual law. We can be prospero I
God has made the world, and the policy reads like I <1

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aying to you, but your prosperity is subject to certain
piritual laws. You have to fill the conditions before
irosperity can come into existence. The Prodigal Son
wuld never have found the richness of his Father's
nansion had he not followed the spiritual laws. The
•lind man, the leper, the woman at the well, none of
hese people would have discovered the richness which
ras theirs had they not followed the laws which were
[iven them. So, our prosperity is subject to certain
piritual laws; if you are not rich, maybe you are not
ollowing these laws. If you are not prosperous in your
Christian life, maybe it is because you have not applied
he laws.

Let us take a few moments to look at three laws
/hich I have gleaned from a very simple story in the
ourth chapter of II Kings. There was a certain widow
/ho had been left with two sons and a great burden
f debt. Now the woman was up against a stone wall;
he didn't know which way to turn. Her husband being
ead, she had no income. She had no material wealth,
nd she was not prosperious at all. So she decided to
peak to a man of God by the name of Elisha.
On an appointed day, the widow went to the Temple
hd asked what she should do. She began to beg for
elp. And Elisha asked her a very interesting question,
What hast thou in the house" (II Kings 4:2)? The
"Oman did not approach him so she may give him an
lventory of what she had in her little house outside
le village of Jerusalem. She had come for help! And
ie widow said, "Not a thing, except a pot of oil." Then
e said, "Go, borrow all the vessels in the community
lat you can possibly get, then take your pot of oil and
11 the vessels which have been given to you. When
ou have filled them all, give to your neighbors; what
left, sell, and use this to pay your debts."
Well, the widow went home, borrowed the vessels, and
sgan to pour the oil; but as she poured, she noticed
ie oil was replenishing itself. The more she poured,
ie more oil came forth until she had filled all the
?ssels. She began giving them to her neighbors until
ie had given them all they needed, but still she had
lot left over. She sold what she had left and became
ch by unburdening herself of the debts which her
ushand had left her.

There was a banker who said, "In order to save a

illion dollars, you have to save the first penny." That

the spiritual law Elisha wanted to bring to the mind

: this widow. In order to save, she had to start with

hat she had! "What do you have in your house?"

Nothing! Nothing! Except a pot of oil." "Good! That's

here you have to start with spiritual life!" And that

what she did. When you start with what you have,

od will see to it that it will replenish itself, and the

ore you pour, the more will come forth. It is a spirit-

il law. When you begin with what you have, though

only be a vessel of oil, it can be used by God.

Remember how Jesus dealt with the five thousand.
sus said to feed them, but the disciples said there
as no way to feed them. "There is a lad here with a
w barley loaves and a few fish, but what are these
nong so many?" Doesn't that sound like our lives?
hat can I do for God? I am not educated. I am not
ained. I have no money. I have no background. My
ist mocks me. I can't do very much in life. What are
:y qualities among so many? The fascinating and ex-

citing thing about Christianity is that at this moment
you possess that which can make you prosperous. You
possess that which can make you rich. That little some-
thing, I don't know what it is; it is up to you to find
out what you have in thine house that can be put into
the Lord's spiritual pantry. That's the first law. Start
with what you have and you will become prosperous.

Now the widow discovered another thing. She dis-
covered you have to give what you have. From the
story, it is reasonable to assume that the neighbors
were without oil also, because Elisha said, "You must
take the oil and give it to the other neighbors too." He
knew that in that part of the village, there was darkness
because there wasn't enough oil to go around. Yet this
woman had a little oil, she could have given one tenth
of that oil to the neighbor to keep their light burning,
but she didn't do it. It was all that she had, it wasn't
much. The neighbor wouldn't appreciate a little dab of
oil which would only burn for ten minutes. Why should
I take what little I have? Doesn't this sound like most
of us? But when she met Elisha, he said, "Now look,
after it is replenished, start giving it away."

I am constantly amazed at people who give things
away; they have no right giving anything away. They
can't afford to give things away. I know of people who
give things away when they don't have enough on their
own pantry shelves to feed their children, yet they are
moved by a compassion and love. That is the law of
love. There is nothing ever done, unless it is motivated
by love. Somehow or other this widow was thinking too
much of herself and her boys; she had forgotten to
share with her neighbors out of love and compassion.
If you want to be prosperous, you have to learn how
to love and share what little you have with your fel-
lowman. Love is the beginning of all things worth-
wliile. I don't know of anything in life, that did not
begin first by the process and motivation of love. The
widow did not become rich because she apparently
would not share. She had no love in her heart. People
don't give unless first they love. Nothing ever happens
but what the first motivation is that of love and sharing.

I am always fascinated by the story of George Dun-
lop. Perhaps you have Dunlop tires on your automobiles.
As a young man, George Dunlop had a compassionate
love for his invalid mother who was confined to a wheel
chair. He could not stand the suffering of his mother
because every time she moved the wheel chair around
the house to do the chores, the steel of the wheels would
rub and cut her so badly that it caused her severe pain.
So he began to develop the substance which you now
call rubber. He covered the steel wheels with this sub-
stance and protected the body of his mother. This same
George Dunlop developed the idea of the tire. Then,
he became a millionaire. Most of us know the fame of
the Dunlop tire. It all began because of compassionate
love for his mother. He was motivated because he saw
something he wanted to do and share with someone
else.

To be prosperous, you have to give out of a com-
passionate heart of love. There are two seas in Pales-
tine. The northern sea is the Sea of Galilee. Around its
edges the children play and the foliage is beautiful.
There are little villages around the Sea of Galilee. Not
far from that sea is another sea to the south. It is called
the Dead Sea. The air hangs heavy about the water.

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You can't bear to be there but for a few minutes. Here,
neither man, beast, nor fowl will drink of the water. It
is 25.6% solid salt. Nothing lives there. What makes
the difference between the north and the south sea?
It's not the river Jordan; it empties into both of the
seas. It's certainly not the soil, because the ground is
exactly the same around both seas. They are only about
thirty miles apart. It is not the environment nor the
topography; they are exactly the same. No, this doesn't
make the difference between the Sea of Galilee and
the Dead Sea. But I will share the secret with you. For
every drop of water that empties into the Sea of Galilee,
it gives out and flows into other channels. But for every
drop of water the Dead Sea gets, it hoards and keeps
until it dies. That is why it is called the Dead Sea. That's
the spiritual law of life. In order to get, you have to
give. We have to give not grudgingly, nor of necessity,
but out of love. I don't mean giving of our tithes and
offering, but I mean giving something of your heart
and your life.

I wish I could lay upon your heart the need of people
for the love of God, or for a friend with a passionate
concern for them. I dread to think of the sinners, and
the thousands of men who die in the gutter because so
few of us are willing to share a little of our life in com-
passionate love for a lost .soul. Give out of your heart:,
love, faith, witness, or a testimony that you can share
with somebody along the road of life. When you do,
you will become rich. Oh, the riches that can come to a
man who sees a wandering child walking straight again;
or a man whose head is bent low by the burden of sin,
who now can walk among his fellow men knowing
that he has touched the hem of someone's garment.
That's the law. When the widow gave oil to her neigh-
bor, she found the more she poured, the more it re-
plenished itself.

Now there is a third law of prosperity. When the
woman found her predicament, and discovered that she
was broke, she went to the temple for help and advice.
She sought God. That's the law. If you want to be rich,
you have to seek the Lord. There was a young man

by the name of Uzziah, the youngest king of Judah. ji
the age of sixteen, he was fatherless. The people lov<]
this young man because he was a child of God. I J
reigned for fifty-two years over the little kingdom j
Judah. "And Uzziah did that which was right in t|
sight of the Lord. . . . And he sought God in the da; J
of Zechariah . . . and as long as he sought the Lora
God made him to prosper" (II Chronicles 26:3-5). il
you remember what happened to Uzziah? He becanj
rich, but he forgot the source of his prosperity, l!
forgot God. He became so obstinate and disobedient th
he came into the temple and began to light the candl 1
and burn the incense. These privileges were only giv<
according to the priestly laws of Leviticus to the Hij
Priests.

But Uzziah had forgotten the Lord. He lighted ti
candles and burned the incense. But as he was doii
this leprosy rose up in his forehead. He was a Lepe
He spent the balance of his life living in a hut at tl
village's edge; "he was cut off from the house of ti
Lord" (II Chronicles 26:21). No longer did Uzzif
profit when he failed to seek the lord. If you seek fir;j
spiritual tilings, if you seek the kingdom of God, thq
all of these other things will be added unto you. Y<'
can't reverse the formula if you want to be prosperoi
and rich.

Are you rich today? I believe you are. God intend
for each of you to be abundantly rich. You don't new
to bear the burdens of life, the sorrows of the past, aij
the sins of yesterday. You don't need to be worn dovi
with the frets and cares of life. That's not the way G$
intends for us to live. He wants us to be rich and pre!
perous. Have you anything in thine house today th]
can be put into the service of our Lord? Do you ha
something to start with? Some of us never put that fir
cent into the bank, and we never become millionaire
We never invest the first trinket for God's sake, ai
we never discover the spiritual laws of life. Can y<
share a vessel of something with your neighbor? As y<
share, you will receive His blessings and in so reoeiviri
you will be prosperous!

HUMAN SKULL CONTAINED IN OCCULT DISPLAY

SAN DIEGO — A full-equipped educational anti-occult
mobile unit produced through the Action Center out-
reach of World Evangelism (WE.) will be unveiled as a
highlight of the Seventh World Deeper Life Conference
slated for San Diego, January 18-23.

The mobile unit composed of more than 100 items
gathered during an intensive six-month study of the
alarming rise in occultism by a special staff of investi-
gators, is expected to tour 45 of America's largest cities
during 1972, according to Morris Cerullo, Action Center
founder.

The display will contain a wide range of occult items
including potions, voodoo oils, a Satanic altar and a
genuine human skull.

"It was prepared to warn people of the dangers
arising from exposure to the occult and to reveal the

inocuous appearing instruments used to lure peoij
into the sinister world of evil spirits," said Rev. Cerulj

The reports of WE investigators also led to the pvlj
lication of a book titled, "Witchcraft Never Look!
Better" being readied for late April distribution by
national publishing firm.

In addition, a special tabloid edition of UP-LOCj
titled, "What's Wrong with the Occult!" which de;j
with this timely topic will be available for first distj
bution at the World Conference.

This special tab and a companion tab titled, "Dn;
Abuse, A Mind-Bender" can also be obtained by writij
to Action Center, P.O. Box 901, San Diego, Californl
92112.

From International Headquarters: Media Departme:
Morris Cerullo World Evangelism.

April 22, 1972

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eview

WASHINGTON BILL STUDIES
]HURCH TAX EXEMPTIONS

I Olympia, Wash. (EP) — House
Sill 136 before a special session of
he Washington Legislature could
pad to the possibility of taxation for
hurch and certain other church-
elated property.

The bill, according to the Rev.
Iverett Jensen, general secretary
f the State Council of Churches,
; under fire from church leaders.

The proposal includes a basic
hange in government attitude
)ward established churches.

As a revenue measure, S.B. 136 is
:ill alive in the special session des-
ite the cutoff date on bills.

It provides that on January 1, 1973,
ad on the first day of subsequent
ears all the real and personal prop-
~ty of churches, private schools and
?rtain other groups would be pre-
imed to be taxable. Each property
■vner would be able to apply for an
cemption which the county asses-
>r, after inspecting the property,
mid approve or deny.

IBLE WORK IS EXPANDING
* BULGARIA, YUGOSLAVIA

Sofia (EP) — A new translation

the New Testament and Psalms

to Bulgarian has been completed

j^re after seven years' work by

|rthodox scholars.

; Protestant and Roman Catholic
kurchmen have read the text and
jade suggestions, and the transla-
jpn is expected to be acceptable to
k Bulgarian Christians.
(Publication is under discussion
:aong representatives of Bulgarian
'[lurches, the government and the
'Kited Bible Societies. The latter
;j;ency has offered to provide the
llper.

jMeanwhile, the European Baptist
Iteration in Switzerland reported
1at distribution of Bibles in Yugo^
Hvia increased in 1971 to 36,760
(jpies, as compared to 19,478 a year
(rlier.

GANG WARS END AS
POLICEMAN LEADS BOYS

TO CHURCH FACILITY

Philadelphia (EP) — Some gang
members voluntarily turned in weap-
ons to a policeman and a minister
here and asked for community help
"in our effort to stop gang warring."

Mt. Hebron Baptist Church was
the scene of the confrontation when
18-year-old Warren Pleasant led 25
members of rival South Philadel-
phia gangs into the chapel. Six
youths approached the Rev. Calvin
L. Jones, Sr., and Patrolman James
T. Wilson to surrender a German
Luger, five knives and a straight
razor.

Patrolman Wilson, a deacon of the
church, is known for his work with
youth in the community. He said
the boys had told him two weeks
before the meeting that they were
tired of gang warfare and wanted
to form a social club. He said they
had asked him to be their sponsor
in helping them to secure a club-
house.

GUNSMOKE'S 'DOC SAYS
PRAYER RESTORED
HIS HEALTH

Hollywood, Calif (EP) — "What
happened to Milburn really makes
me a believer," said James Arness,
star of TV's popular "Gunsmoke"
series.

He was referring to 67-year-old
veteran actor Milburn Stone, the
show's "Doc."

Milburn told a reporter for the
National Enquirer, "I prayed my
way back to life," following a heart
attack in 1968.

"The operation was a success but
God really saved my life," Stone told
the Enquirer. "My wife Jane and I
prayed night and day. . . . I'm show-
ing my gratitude now by telling
others to believe in God. Pray to
Him. He is with you all the time."

RUMANIANS: "DON'T WEEP
FOR US, WEEP FOR YOUR
OWN CHILDREN"

Albany, N.Y. (EP) — Christians
living in Rumania "see themselves
living there under the sovereignty
of God," according to a Protestant
clergyman who recently spent six
days there delivering illegal gifts of
Bibles and medical supplies.

The Rev. Donald Hawkinson,
pastor of West Stephentown Baptist
Church in Rensselaer County, said
both religion and immorality are
frowned upon in the Communist
state. He pointed out that the im-
portation of either Bibles or porno-
graphy is illegal in Rumania.

Despite restrictions, the minister
asserted, Eastern Europe "is better
soil for Christianity to grow in than
is the materialistic society of the
West."

He cited a comment made by a
Rumanian Christian regarding West-
ern society: "Don't weep for us and
for our children; weep for your own
children who are accepting godless
materialism and losing their faith."

According to Mr. Hawkinson, "In
France and West Germany, they
have real drug problems, but you
don't find that in Eastern Europe.

He expressed the view that "some-
times dictatorships are blessings
from God" for the people of a nation
that "lacks self-discipline."

SPURRLOWS STAGE
"THE CARPENTER"
FOR CROWDS IN
N.Y. TOWN HALL

New York (EP) — The hour-long
youth oriented musical "The Carpen-
ter" was premiered January 27 in
New York City's Town Hall audi-
torium by the Spurrlows.

The musical, with lyrics by Editor
Harold Myra of Youth for Christ's
Campus Life magazine, probes,
stabs, nags and doggedly pursues
the problems of a God/Man who
made a mixed world of pain, pleas-
ure, war, peace, hate and love.

Thomas, a contemporary Ameri-
can, complains, "Your world's gone
sour, Jesus." And the world of Joe,
the Head Muggis, the Seedling, the
Nobody and a pair of Octogenarian
lovers prove it.

The answer is provided when the
Carpenter invades their violent
worlds.

The music was written by Otis
Skillings and Jimmie Owens

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SPORTS AND WAR

by JERRY PYI

The author of the following article is a University of Minnesota senior
and an active Lutheran Layman.

I attended the game today. There, war has become
an institution for amusement ... a deadly dance . . .
a tragic ritual. I am sad.

There were 60,000 fans in the stadium but it could
have been fourteen parents at a Little League ball
park. ... It really doesn't matter. It happens every-
where . . . everyday . . . and everyone participates.

One army charges onto the field. Maneuvers com-
mence. Footballs boom across the battlefield during
the uneasy pre-war peace. The enemy enters the field
. . . and the arms race begins. Muscles flexed, war paint
applied, equipment adjusted.

Noise is the major weapon of intimidation in the pre-
game cold war. Team captains work the troops intO' an
emotional frenzy for battle: "Precision double time . . .
hustle ... hit the deck ... up quick . . . hup 1, 2, 3,
4, . . . shout . . . kill." Raucous antiphonies of "support
our boys" resound from the grandstand chorus.

Battle-hardened veterans and students of war coldly
analyze the strength and power of the respective teams
from vantage points high above the field of battle. The
inevitable decision: the victor will be the regiment with
the best morale, the team that "came to fight."

A restive mood permeates the stands. Marches and
fight songs blare from the regimental bands. The frenzy
grows and contaminates the fans. Shouts of "murder"
and "kill" fill the ritual litany. A hymn is sung: the
National Anthem becomes integral to the chemistry of
the movement. This frenzy swells and grows.

War is declared. The troops mass in formation in their
own territory. The referees desert the militarized zone.
The whistle sounds . . . the troops race toward each
other in something less than controlled violence.
Collisions are numerous. Casualties occur . . . some
minor . . . some not. The troops retreat . . . regroup
. . . and plan the next skirmish.

They clash . . . retreat . . . clash . . . retreat. The
drama proceeds. Ground is won and lost. Battle fatigue
sets in, casualties increase.

The prearranged cease fire finally arrives; a Tet New
Year in a Saturday war. No one knows who will benefit
the most from the cease fire . . . perhaps only the fans
. . . and the vendors.

The generals use the cease fire to brief the troops on
imminent strategy. The generals exercise all of their
charisma; it is necessary to convince the troops of the
ultimate importance of the battle. The generals don't
actually, take part in the fight . . . they direct it. It's
an old tradition to hold generals responsible for victory.

The folks in the stands and back home use the cease
fire to reminisce about past moments of glory and
speculate on the forthcoming battle. They are vociferous

and confident of victory; thoughts of defeat are imni
diately shunned. And yet the thoughts of being humj
ated before the enemy is on everyone's mind. As tij
battle is renewed both fans and players know th(!
will be no negotiated peace. One army will be conquer* (
the other victorious. The drama proceeds . . . clash . I,
retreat . . . clash . . . retreat.

As the battle draws to a close the burden of deft1:
begins to appear on the faces of the losing troops. Tj
culmination of the battle is signaled. The victor 9
tacitly honored by the conquered. The fans are ecsta?
in victory ... or disconsolate in defeat. "We kill
them!" and "How can we go on?" are the function
phrases of the postlude litany. The game is Alpha a]
Omega, if not for the fans at least for the players ; th
vocation demands that of them. . . .

"Oh Lord, the hatred that fills the stadium
frightens me. I am unable to understand such
demonic exercises in a world already filled with
an abundance of despair. Please offer me
light. Amen."
The above prayer is a response to what some hc|j
come to despise: the similarity of sports and war. ji
be sure those who view sports in such a light areji
small minority. They are labeled un-American, subvj-
Give, uncompetitive and cowardly by their critics. \'r
the number of those who question the similarity j:
sports and war is growing; their question deseri
answers.

Is there a gospel response to the question? I, for o'a
believe that Jesus offers us some clues on how spojs
should be. In fact, in light of Jesus a whole new cone!-
tion of sports is demanded. Needless to say a re-examij-
tion of sports may be a bitter and traumatic task f o i
society as permeated with sports (and war) as is oijf
Coaches, players and fans place primary emphasis i
winn'ng games rather than on team cooperation as I
end in itself. Victory is the goal and the rest is of lip
consequence. The people of Israel present a stunnjf
contrast to our "win mania." They seem to be a sin ■
larly unsuccessful people; during 3,200 years of ex;
ence barely 100 years are marked with greatness, 'I
the Old Testament seems at least as concerned v,'\
the development of cooperation within Israel as withjs
failure to "win" its freedom. Similarly it seems evidjt
that Christ spoke of loving and caring for our neighb S
far more often than he spoke of fighting enemies. ''
make cooperation secondary to victory is to wors')
competition and power and ignore love.

Throughout history, victory and power have bp
attained by organization. In athletics this takes
form of regimentation. Man's perennial quest for f r <

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g and creating order in the world seems to manifest
jelf on our athletic fields. Our intolerance for diver-
ty in the human community seems satiated by the
anufactured homogeneity of the players. Even the
>aches' demand that their players have identical short
air styles and wear team blazers seems contrary to
le Christian celebration of the uniqueness of each
dividual. Paul said: "By the grace of God I am what
am." Surely even the most "open-minded" coaches
ould be disgraced by the diversity of Jesus' rag-tag
men of disciples. Ironically, the early church shunned
Le conformity game. It did not built its strength on
le uniformity of its members, but rather on the cele-
^ation of their diversity in Jesus Christ.

Most athletic fans enjoy the security of the simple
lies which govern athletic contests. Needless to say
lere is no such comparable simplicity in the world in
hich we live. Even the Ten Commandments, once
tought to be the rules of the game of life, have exposed
i to more complexity in moral decision making than
e had anticipated. We have found the world far more
implex than simple.

In the midst of the most complex time in our nation's
story, we are witnessing a phenomenal growth of our
hletic institutions. Sports lias become the national
nversation, complete with its own peculiar grammar
id vocabulary. It has absorbed our passions in its
ntasy world of winners and losers. Sports has proved
mpatible with our view of the world as a dichotomy

winners and losers. In fact, we seem to retreat into
orts in order to deny the complexity and ambiguity
at marks the political, social, and religious issues

our time. . . . The Lord's creation has become far

o complex and traumatic to be the stuff of daily con-

rsation; in a word, the world has become too hot to

ndle. Hence, in our need for simplicity and neutrality

i have found respite and security in the irrelevant

ama of sports. We are fascinated by the sports world's

furgies of win and lose. Tragically our fascination has

Icome a fixation, and we are unable to move in those

fleas of our personal and national life where all the

ipes are painted gray.

There are other costs. Perhaps the most serious is
tit as a nation we have attempted to define the world
i terms of a global athletic contest. We boast of our
i defeated history of war and count the bodies of the
e?my dead as if we were tallying touchdowns. The
tdgedy of viewing the world through win/lose per-
fective of sports is that we are unable to make peace
vth those we have defined as opponents. There is win,
o lose, but no middle ground. Is it any wonder that
^tnam has become such an enigma?
. Perhaps the most tragic about the sport mindset is
N inability to see injustice as an ultimate determining
Htor in the "game of life." While Old Testament proph-
et rail, we deny the injustice that is all around us.
"fter all," we say to each other, "the breaks even out
In the best team wins." That Christ was crucified as
a advocate of love, that non-whites endure the injustice
otracism, that a Third World farmer will not be blessed
b the fruit of his labor no matter how hard he works,
ms cause enough to doubt that "the breaks even
." Yet the sport mindset, holding to the belief that
ry man has an equal opportunity to make the team,
ms to dismiss flukes of injustice as if they were

minor gambling scandals or unfortunate exceptions in
professional sports. Injustice is simply unlikely and
not in concert with the spirit of the game. Since injus-
tice is undefinable in the context of the game it remains
undefined in the world; injustice cannot exist in the
world because it does not exist in the game. Unfortu-
nately the world lives and grows in injustice . . . and the
breaks don't even out.

We have both the hope and the right to expect that
the Christian will bring different gifts to the world of
sports. . . . The Christian ought to be about the business
of functioning as lover and giver. . . . The call is to
care for the world. . . . And there is no room in the
style of the caretaker for the win/lose irrelevancies of
the sport world. . . . Caretaking is not a business of
making victory but rather making life more human
and blessed.

Liberation from the win/lose mythos allows one to
venture into new and risky arenas for care without
the baggage of a "record to protect." For the Christian,
life can become a celebration of the complexity without
the paranoia that comes from the fear of losing. Christ
called his disciples to care where the rewards were not
apparent. To have "scheduled the easy ones" to protect
a record would have denied the world their blessing of
care. Instead life can become a carnival in which the
Christian's win/lose record becomes secondary to the
people and arenas of care.

But what then becomes of athletics? Do sports have
a place in the Christian community? Or are sports so
divisive and dehumanizing that they are without worth?
Indeed not. I believe that we can anticipate a conversion
in the spirit that will produce a new vision of what
sports can be.

Perhaps the new man will be able to pray a new
prayer with peace and hope:

"Dear Lord: I was at the game today. I
don't even remember who won. In fact I think
we all won. It was a circus, a festival, and a
communion all in one. I saw things I had never
seen before. They made me smile.

"The teams admitted the irrelevance of terri-
tory by changing ends at halftime. Players
helped each other up after collisions. They
smiled at each other when passes were com-
pleted. Black arms throw to white hands. It was
an event and not a contest.

"Even the fans seemed involved. They yelled
and laughed and cared as if the outcome were
in their hands. But they knew it wasn't and did
not pretend when the outcome was reached.
Somehow they know it was a game for fun and
not a contest for survival.

"The athletes' graceful strides and precisioned
moves made the game a living work of art. The
freedom of their movement seemed both a cele-
bration and a prayer of thanks for life.

"The crowd partook of the event in the spirit
of love. The fans shared their bread and wine
just for the joy of sharing. And when the game
was over, Lord, there was peace . . . continued
peace.

"Thank you for the game, Lord, for its para-
ble of life, for its celebration of your creation.
Peace. Amen."

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THOU SHALT . . . THOU SHALT NOT . . .

) ECENTLY, in glancing over some news releases
\ from the NAE Convention in St. Louis held in
pril I noticed some headings such as: "It was the best

times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of

isdom, it was the age of foolishness. . . ." This was

i introduction of a message given by Dr. Cecil B.

light, second general overseer of the Church of God,

eveland, Tennessee as he used the words of Charles

ckens' "A Tale of Two Cities" to describe the world

jday.

jRev. A. H. Orthner, superintendent, Canadian Midwest
] strict of the Christian & Missionary Alliance in
ibgina, Saskatchewan, as he addressed a combined
'ncheon meeting at the Convention stated: "When you
lar teenagers say, 'My parents are beautiful,' that's
Mval!"

,Dr. Robert N. Thompson, a member of Canada's

Jjirliment, and also a speaker at the NAE Convention

ntributed these remarks: "Politicians in their legis-

ures pass laws in the name of the common good
thout too much concern about how it affects the
i lividual."

This last statement leads me to believe that there
terns to be a lot going on in the way of creating ordin-
£ces, making rules and regulations, enacting legislation
t put new laws on the books, evaluate old laws and
cange them if necessary, make amendments to existing
sbtions and articles of constitutions, etc., etc., etc.
Perhaps this would be a good time to yell: "STOP
HE PRESSES!" in the process of getting all these
tings down on paper and refer to the original laws
tit were written upon stone by the finger of God,
le Ten Commandments.

These commandments were terms of the covenant
vdch God made with His chosen people; and in this
ripect were to be distinguished from the elaborate
sktem of laws which we refer to as Mosaic, and per-
Hps those which we have today which are frantically
tiring to outnumber the myriads of laws found in the
erlier books of the Old Testament,
jlust as it was in those days, it is today in that the
npy laws made were primarily made to achieve a
g'en end, while the Ten Commandments as a whole
i.'ia statement of principles to continue for all time,
iro show the extreme contrast between man made
ms and that which God handed down to Moses on
want Sinai, it might be pointed out that a very unique
nthod was used to deliver these commandments (Ex.
l]l9, 20). Deuteronomy 33:2 tells us that even the
feels were implicated in this act. Aforementioned was
tl fact that they were written on stone by His own
f'ger, and we are told that writing on stone signifies
ti( perpetuity of the law written upon it.

t would seem to this writer that since the Ten Com-

ndments contain all the essential principles of the

moral law, that this obviously would nullify the need
for the constant legislation of new law after new law.
This is most evident if we also take into consideration
that our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ held it as the
perfect code.

As Jesus in His dispute3 with the Pharisees did the
opposite and exalted the Ten Commandments and cast
the minor laws into the background, so did the apostle
Paul in protracted discussions concerning the law by
giving examples taken from these commandments and
by explaining what they clearly forbade or required.

The validity of the Commandments is evidenced in
their foundation and source. The principles of this law
have their standing in the character of God. "I AM . . .
THOU SHALT." This is the connecting link. They are
as majestic in their unehangeabJity because as God is,
so is the law. They therefore cannot even conceivably
be changed without changing the character of Jehovah
Himself.

The fact that God has placed the law of His own
character on man is proof that man is capable of the
divine. Expressing as it does man's true nature, to vary
from its requirements is to fall beneath the dignity of
true manhood. In this sense the Ten Commandments
may well be identified with the eternal law of nature.

It has been said that many of our younger generation
are turned off on segments of our society and culture
because of the many "Do this" and "Don't do that"s.
What they may not realize is that the Ten Command-
ments were handed down for a specific reason. They
too are a series of Do's and Don'ts. If man would not
have fallen into sin while in the garden of Eden, these
may never have been handed down to mankind.

If men were not inclined to worship something other
than God, the first commandment would not be needed.
If man had no murder in his heart, the sixth would not
be necessary, etc.

One might say that if man wants to get away from
all the statuatory requirements made of him which
may only restrain and regulate his actions and there-
fore be rather negative in nature, he might set his sights
on higher things such as the two great laws which are
summarized thusly: "THOU SHALT LOVE THE LORD
THY GOD WITH ALL THY HEART, AND WITH ALL
THY SOUL AND WITH ALL THY STRENGTH, AND
WITH ALL THY MIND; AND THY NEIGHBOR
AS THYSELF."

Because man is not perfect, these two laws are
naturally the hardest to obey, yet, as God continues to
shower mankind with His unending grace, it does not
mean that man cannot strive toward that goal with the
help of Almighty God to be able to say along with Paul:
"FOR THE LAW OF THE SPIRIT OF LIFE IN
CHRIST JESUS HATH MADE ME FREE FROM THE
LAW OF SIN AND DEATH" (Romans 8:2). (G.S.)

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'YE GOT A FRIEND

Hi Girls,

This isn't Sherry Barnhart writing to you this month,
it's Norma Grumbling. I'm your National S.M.M. treas-
urer, and a junior at Ashland College. Sherry has been
in Europe with the Ashland College choir tour for three
weeks, so I'm filling in with an article while she's away.

I thought I'd like to share with you some of my feel-,
ings about a song that Carole King wrote and James
Taylor made popular not too long ago. It's called
"You've Got A Friend." The first verse goes like this:

When you're down and troubled

And you need a helping hand

And nothing, no nothing is going right,

Close your eyes and think of me

And soon I will be there

To brighten up even your darkest night.

Now did you ever think of the words of that song as
applying to Jesus? I really think they do. God's Word
assures us that when we call for Him, He'll be there.
This wonderful assurance begins at the moment of our
salvation and never stops.

by Norma Grumblii

Listen to the words of the chorus:
You just call out my name,
And you know wherever I am,
I'll come runnin'
To see you again.
Winter, spring, summer, or fall,
All you gotta do is call
And I'll be there.
You've got a friend.

Although I never quite pictured Christ as "runnir
anywhere, the thought is still the same — anytime
have separated ourselves from Him, He will be with js
as soon as we call.

Do you know what it means to have Jesus any ti:
we call him? It means we have an answer for all c
problems. Whenever there's a certain teacher that
just can't get along with, Jesus will give us patien
and understanding, 'cause maybe he had a teacher jit
like that. When we're absolutely crazy about this g'y
at school, Jesus will help us know how to act aroip
him and what to say, 'cause maybe he kind of liked <m
of the girls who lived across the road from the carpenjr
shop once upon a time. When we have this big hasje
with our parents, Jesus can still keep love in our hea;
'cause his folks didn't always understand him eitl
Jesus lived through the same problems that we ha
The only difference was that he knew all the answ< >
Well, he never said that be was going to keep th
answers a secret. He said "Seek and ye shall find." ]
Carole King said, "All you gotta' do is call."

Girls, if you know Jesus, "You've Got A Friend."

[ay 6, 1972

World Religious News

000 WOMEN IN SPORTS
EENA PRAYER RALLY
EAR MRS. BILLY GRAHAM

Los Angeles (EP) — Some 6,000
3Uthern California women, partici-
iting in the February 24 Great
ommission Prayer Crusade at the
ports Arena, were challenged by
[rs, Billy Graham to pray like
[oses and to enjoy the fruits of an
Efective Christian life.
Directing the colorful rally was
[rs William R. Bright, wife of the
resident of Campus Crusade for
hrist under whose auspices the
[Tge effort was conducted.
Ethel Waters figuratively em-
raced her "chillun" and sang with
usto a medley of gospel songs,
daring the platform also were Jim
oberts of the Lawrence Welk show,
ampus Crusade's vocal ensemble
rhe Great Commission Company,"
id Dr. Theodore Raedeke, director
j: the "Key '73" simultaneous evan-
?listic effort to begin next year.
The prayer rally, Vonette Bright
icplained, was a cooperative effort
\ mobilize the women of America
[ pray for the needs of the country
Lspecifically for a moral and spirit-
al awakening, as well as for individ-
al and local needs. "A prayer leader
| appointed in each city who in turn
fleets 20 prayer captains who re-
fuit another 20 women apiece to
irve as prayer hostesses," she said.

1 The prayer efforts, Mrs. Bright
jiid, would back up both Explo '72,

Dallas student rally expected to
faw 100,000 people June 12-17, 1972
hd Key '73.

JDr. Raedeke told the gathered
Somen Key '73 would "call a con-
sent to Christ." It will be under -
ken in six phases beginning with
ds coming Thanksgiving season:
.) "Calling our continent to repen-
jnce, reflection and prayer, (2)
ialling our continent to the Word,
«) Calling our continent to the
•surrection, (4) Calling our con-
sent to new life, (5) Calling our
pntinent to proclamation, and (6)
Ialling our continent to commitment.

eview

A "good number" of sign-up cards
were collected by Campus Crusade
workers who will expedite the ad-
ministration of prayer cells.

"We don't want this to be an ex-
clusive Campus Crusade effort,"
Mrs. Bright explained. "It's just that
we have staff members in 450 areas
of the United States and can intro-
duce the program to lay leaders in
all parts of the nation."

In calling the women to stem the
tide of immorality Mrs. Bright re-
minded them that 19 of 21 civiliza-
tions fell from within through moral
decadence.

FATHER "KIDNAPS"
DAUGHTER IN COMMUNE

New York (EP) — Sandy Wen-
deroth, the daughter of a business
man here, went to Los Angeles on
a casual trip but became so deeply
involved in a Jesus commune that
her family feared for her sanity.

In a special interview arranged by
Religious News Service here, the 19-
year-old girl told how phone calls
from home seemed as if they were
coming from Satan . . . that her
family was doing the devil's work.

Only after the transcontinental
phone calls failed to pursuade Sandy
to return home did her father fly to
the house operated in Saugus,
California by the Susan Alamo
Christian Foundation and actually
push her into a small foreign car.
He was thus able to pry his daughter
loose from the austere "senior
Christian" counselor always at her
side and take Sandy back home
with him where the nightmare is
over.

The girl had been a "rather devout
Roman Catholic" in younger years
but had been under certain strains
concerning her college education.
She became easy prey for street
Christians in Hollywood who taught
that the world would end soon and
that believers should spend their
time in nothing but to pass our leaf-
lets and attempt to save souls.

Page Five

NEWSPAPER WITH ONLY
GOOD NEWS FOLDS

Sacramento (EP) — After 16
months of publishing, a newspaper
which printed only good news went
out of business.

Publisher Bill Bailey said the bad
news of its own demise would not
appear in The Good News Paper,
halted by creditors who didn't look
on the bright side of things.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR
MISSIONS IN BANGLADESH

SEEN AS 'INCREDIBLE'

Cliicago (EP) — A medical mis-
sionary in Bangladesh and the
director of Medical Assistance Pro-
gram told an interviewer on Radio
Station WMBI that the openness to
the Gospel in the world's newest
country "is an incredible thing in
the history of missions."

Dr. J. Raymond Knighton and
missionary Viggo Olsen, M.D., told
interviewer Tedd Seelye they were
received well on a recent trip to
Bangladesh, and that officials of-
fered full cooperation with American
relief efforts to help returning ref-
ugees and victims of the recent war
of liberation from Pakistan.

Dr. Knighton said he presented to
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman an en-
graved copy of The Living Bible
provided by its originator, Ken
Taylor.

The men said there are 10 million
refugees who ran away from the
military regime over into India who
are now returning — sometimes to
burned out houses and blown-up
bridges. "We have a tremendous
need to get these people underneath
a roof in this next three-month
period," Dr. Olsen said, "before the
June rainy season begins."

The missionary said the Founda-
tion for Airborne Relief — an evan-
gelical Christian organization — flew
a thousand missions into Biafra and
has offered its services to MAP.

The men said they were amazed at
the opening for the Gospel now.
"Much of their own faith has been
undermined by what has happened,"
Dr. Knighton said. "They're flound-
ering and looking for something."

The men introduced a program
they call "WEEP," the letters stand-
ing for, "Will Everyone Everywhere
Pray?"

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BERKELEY FREE
CHURCH CLOSED

Berkeley, Calif. (EP) — The
Berkeley Free Church, a haven for
street people and wandering hippies
since 1967, has closed its doors and
shut down its street community ser-
vices indefinitely.

The Rev. Ray Jennings, one of
the church's trustees, who is a mem-
ber of Berkeley's First Baptist
Church, said after a week of partial
operation the church closed com-
pletely.

Vandalism contributed to the sus-
pension of services, according to the
Rev. Richard York, an Episcopal
priest and pastor of the church. He
also confirmed reports that a num-
ber of obscene scrawls accusing him
of being a "pig" had appeared on
interior walls.

Mr. Jennings said the pastor "feels
he couldn't get his work done any-
more."

Shortly before the church closed
Pastor York dismissed the Free
Church's administrative assistant,
David Howard.

The Free Church, at 2315 College
Avenue, was founded by Berkeley
churches of six denominations as an
ecumenical project of the Episcopal
Church.

CITES REVIVAL
IN ETHIOPIA

Sioux Falls, S.D. (EP) — A report
of "amazing working by the Holy
Spirit in Ethiopia" was recounted
here for Reformed Church women
by missionary Arlene Schuiteman,
R.N.

The nurse said that spiritual re-
newal, much like that reportedly
going on in Argentina and Indonesia,
is happening in Ethiopia — especially
in the areas of Mettu, Dembi, Dollo
and Gore. In the last-named area,
Miss Schuiteman said, missionaries
had worked for many years with no
results, finally closing the doors of
their mission in Gore.

In 1968, she said, another man
reopened the mission building as a
hostel for boys attending a govern-
ment school there. Since that time
there has been a tremendous moving
of the Holy Spirit, including tongues-
speaking and many conversions.

The missionary noted that there
has been a Church in Ethiopia since
Philip the Evangelist won Queen
Candace's treasurer to Christ in the
first century. Called the "Ethiopian

Orthodox Church," it has long since
become cold and formalistic.

The nurse went to Ethiopia from
Sudan from which Africian nation
she had been expelled earlier. Many
of the Sudanese refugees, she re-
ported, fled during the 15-year war
that has taken a heavy toll in lives,
property and suffering.

She closed her report with Psalm
68:31, "Ethiopia shall soon stretch
out her hands unto God." It's hap-
pening, she said, in our generation.

ASTRONAUT CALLS
CHRISTIANITY HIS

NEW MISSION

Van Nuyis, Calif. (EP) — "I want
to tell everyone in the world that
Jesus Christ and God were there."

Those were the words of Astronaut
James B. Irwin, one of the first men
to ride a dune buggy over the un-
explored surface of the moon.

Irwin, who feels that his greatest
mission is evangelism, spoke to sev-
eral thousand people at two morning
services of the First Baptist Church
here. He is one of two astronauts to
land on the lunar surface during the
Apollo 15 mission last summer.

The 42-year-old airman, invited by
the pastor, Dr. Harold L. Fickett Jr.,
was described by his host as "one
who is really turned on to the Savior
and willing to testify to his faith in
Jesus Christ."

Irwin, a member of the Nassau
Bay Baptist Church of Houston, pre-
sented to the congregation a color
photograph of the Apollo 15 landing
team on the surface of the moon. He
added his "personal testimony that
God was there."

Jim Irwin said he accepted Christ
during a Baptist revival in Florida
at the age of 11. Throughout the
training for his lunar mission "it
was preparation in body, mind and
spirit," he said. "My daily prayer
was that God would help me get
ready."

He described the beauty of earth
as his craft circled before blasting
away for the moon. "The next time
I looked down I could see the south-
eastern part of the United States —
Florida, Cuba, the Bahamas with
their clear waters," he recalled.

"A couple of hours later we could
see continents, the whole earth in
the beauty of color . . . the brown
Sahara, the blue oceans, the white
clouds. The earth reminded all of
us of a very fragile Christmas tree

ornament, surrounded by the blac
ness of space."

"The thing that really stirred rr
soul, however, was the fact that
felt God's presence (on the mooi
closer than I had ever felt it before
the young man testified.

He said he asked for God's ha
and "help was granted immediatel
I asked for guidance, and guidan
came, as when we miraculous
found and retrieved the 'Genes
rock,' " said by geologists to be pt
haps the oldest bit of matter ev'
inspected closely by man.

He said he felt the informatic
gained on the flight would bless i

of mankind.

WORLD RELIEF
COMMISSION AIDS IRAN
EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS

Valley Forge, Pa. (EP) — $2,0;
for relief goods was dispatched I
emergency aid by World Relij
Commission here on the day
devastating earthquake hit the M
die East, April 10.

The aid was announced by Coij
mission director Everett Graffam
the 30th annual convention in 1
Louis which opened the followii'
day for the National Association
Evangelicals (NAE). World Reli;
Commission is the overseas reli
arm of NAE.

The relief funds were sent to In
where some 5,000 people died whj
an earthquake and ensuing tremol
completely leveled or heavily daii
aged 45 villages.

The Commission showed NAE ccj
ventioners its new film "A Chance
Live," a sound-color production sho|
ing life at Hoa Khanh Childrer
Hospital, WRC's largest project
Vietnam.

ay 6, 1972

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oATx°

YC CONVENTION INFORMATION

was suggested in the last issue of BCE News, the
ational BYC Convention has been subjected to the
'rutiny of the BYC Council and some changes have
en proposed. This communication on the subject
percedes all earlier information and we urge you to
ss the word on noted changes along to the appro-
Late persons.

ELECTION OF DELEGATES

inimum age for delegates is completion of the 7th
lade in 1972. Each local BYC will be allowed one junior
eh or high school age delegate for every eight (8)
gistered BYC members or any part thereof. In addi-
|n, registered college age persons (through 22) may
gister as at-large delegates. All registered National
rC Council members will receive at-large delegate
?dentials.

SGISTRATION PROCEDURES

ily those groups whose membership has been regis-
ed with the National BCE Office are eligible to send
legates to the National BYC Convention. All potential
^legates must be registered with the BCE Office by
my 30, 1972. About June 1, the appropriate number of
trior high/high school delegate credentials will be sent
t the local church by the BCE Office. Upon receipt of
Ipse credentials, the local group is encouraged to elect
teir delegates. Registered college students will receive
sjlarge credentials upon request (they will be sent to
t>ir home address) until August 1.

business. Delegates shall participate in all program ac-
tivities— except in special cases when clearance is re-
ceived from convention officials. Report forms will be
given to each delegate for a report to his local group.
Christian conduct will be expected; deviations may re-
sult in dismissal from the convention. Delegates must
wear name tags to all business meetings.

Any National BYC Council member has the authority
to issue a warning to a delegate or alternate and notify
his sponsor for breaking these rules. Council members
will have the responsibility of checking on repeated
absences by delegates. In extreme cases, delegates who
are habitually absent may be sent home.

CHECK-IN

Upon arrival at the dormitory, the following procedures
will be in effect:

(1) All youth (ages 9-22) will be required to go to the
BYC registration table in the dormitory lounge
before checking into their room.

(2) At this table, each person will:

(A) Pay the $5.00 registration fee after showing
his valid 1972 BYC Membership Card.

(B) Have his sponsor sign the receipt IN
PERSON!

(C) Present the receipt to the dormitory desk for
room assignment. Note: No rooms will be
assigned to persons under 18 years unless a
sponsor has signed the receipt.

NON-DELEGATES

Youth who are not delegates representing their local
group may attend any part of the Convention except
business sessions if they are registered as members of
the National Brethren Youth Crusader organization. The
same behavior is expected of non-delegates as delegates.

NATIONAL BYC MEMBERSHIP
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

Membership in National BYC lasts from September 1
through August each year. There are several advantages
to registering: (1) it provides the BCE with a mailing
list for direct communication with local youth and col-
lege students; (2) it assists in a very small way in the
costs of operating a national youth ministry, just as do
the dues paid to the national and district organizations
of Brotherhood and Sisterhood, WMS, and Laymen;

(3) it gives local groups and college students a sense of
being a part of the larger movement and lessens the
isolationist or "inward only" attitude; and (4) only in-
dividuals registered prior to May 30, 1972 are eligible
for participation in the National BYC Convention.

Local BYC groups wishing to register should submit for
each member: (1) name, (2) address, (3) college ad-
dress— where applicable, (4) year in school, (5) group
(junior, junior high, senior, combined), and (6) one
dollar.

College students who have not registered with their
local BYC may register by submitting the same
information.

tiCLEGATE REQUIREMENTS

l|legates having completed grades 7-12 must have an
ajult sponsor (LIMIT: 6 youth/sponsor!). Delegates
rist live in convention facilities unless living with fami-
Ijor sponsor in approved housing. Commuters living at
lime are excepted. All delegates will be required to
side by the rules of conduct adopted by the National
IfC Council and the Board of Christian Education. The
C Constitution will be the standard for conduct of Membership cards will be issued as soon as possible.

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EVANGELIST

The following BYC groups are registered with the BCE
Office:

Central District:

Lanark Milledgeville Waterloo

Florida:

Sarasota
Northern Indiana District:

Ardmore Bryan County Line

Elkhart First Jefferson Milford

Nappanee New Paris South Bend

Warsaw
Southern Indiana District:

Burlington Center Chapel College Corner

Loree Flora North Manchester

Oakville Roann Roanoke

Wabash
Midwest District:

Derby
Miami Valley (Ohio) District:

Columbus Gretna New Lebanon

Pleasant Hill West Alexandria

Northeast Ohio District:

Ashland First Smithville

(Park Street)
Northern California District:

None

Pennsylvania District:

Berlin Brush Valley Cameron

Fairless Hills- Highland Johnstown Second

Levittown
Johnstown Third Pittsburgh Valley

Vinco

Southeast District:
Chandon Maurertown Washington

Southwest District:
Tucson

Total No. Churches Registered (4/1/72) 46

Total No. Churches Not Registered (4/1/72) 74

Total No. National BYC Members (4/1/72) 1012

If your group desires a voice, register now!

NEWS FROM YOUTH GROUPS

Report From Lanark Jr. BYC (October-March)

We started our year in October with election of offi-
cers. They are as follows: President — Marty Wineland,
Vice-President — Teri King, Treasurer — Debbie Geisz, Sec-
retary— Craig Vietmeyer.

During the month of November we sponsored a family
film night at church. We also packed Thanksgiving
plates for 17 shut-ins and delivered them.

December brought Christmas, we had a caroling party
and invited the Senior BYC to join us.

In January our church had mission studies, at the
church, each Sunday night during the month. We, Jr.
and Sr. BYC, served refreshments after one of the meet-
ings. Our first meeting in February we had one of our
State Troopers as a guest speaker. Our second meeting
was a bowling party.

This is March and we are getting ready for an Easter
Bake Sale. We hold our meetings the first and third
Sunday of each month. Our advisors are Mrs. Elmer
Merbath and Mrs. Ronald Peek.

News From Vinco

During the last few months the intermediate B'iJ
group of the Vinco Brethren Church has been doiii
some interesting things. With the help from our v
visors, Mr. and Mrs. Crouse and Mr. and Mrs. Auraml
we've been able to go to a hockey game, sell tickets
have a skating party, make fruit baskets for the shii
ins and sick people of our church, and just recently hi
a pie-cake social. Our latest project is called "Penni
for Pete." This is a project which our members brii
in pennies to help a mission in Kentucky.

There are sixteen members of our group, but we:;
always looking for more. We're an active group aj
plan to do more things in the future.

Our elected officers for this year are: Presidentl
Mickele Baker, Vice-President — Randy Hagerick, Sec:!
tary — Peggy Gillespie, Asst. Secretary — Betty Gou^l
nour, Treasurer — Jeffrey Hagerick, and Asst. Treasui1
— Matthew Hagerick.

Peggy Gillespie!

News From Wayne Heights Seniors

Greetings to Brethren Youth all over the Brotherhoo!
This is our first year as a strictly Senior BYC. In pa
years we have had just one BYC group for all ages, hi
last fall our Youth Board approved the idea of havi
one youth organization for the young people from thi'
grade through sixth grade, and another organizatil
for those youth who were in grades seven throu;i
twelve. This division of the different age levels hj
made it possible for each group to plan meetings, acti
ties, etc., in keeping with their own abilities, interesi
etc. It has also brought about an increase in attendant
for whereas before the combined group had an a vera!
attendance of about fifteen, we now have a combin
average attendance of thirty.

Our Sunday evening meetings are varied. During t?
past several months we have had some outsii
speakers; we have enjoyed some exciting games
Bible Baseball, "Bible 'You Don't Say'," Bible Olymphj
we have had some interesting discussions brought on |
our "Question Box" programs. The members of t|
youth group take turns being program leader from wej
to week. Right now we are busy working on our Pub
Service program, and especially on the playlet whi
we are going to present, 'When the Money Talked."

We also have our times of fun. Early in the Fall ^
had an old-fashioned hay-ride (a horse-drawn hay racPj
we have gone roller skating; a couple of weeks ago i
spent a Saturday morning and afternoon touring al
hiking around Gettysburg Battlefield — and enjoyed I
picnic lunch there. We have had Hallowe'en partii
Christmas exchanges, etc.

Several times this year we have conducted pap
drives, the proceeds of these work efforts going towa!
some of our local youth projects. On our most recfj
paper drive we collected two and a half tons of pap*;
We also held a bake sale in the shopping center a sh(!
distance from the church, which brought in about $75.'

During this BYC year we have contributed $175 j
our church's Emergency Fund; have paid for the f
stalling of a new electrical circuit for our church orga
have given food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christm}
to a number of the aged and shutin members of ti
church and community, and we are considering sever
other projects in the very near future.

[ay 6, 1972

Page Nine

Last Sunday a number of our members helped the
istor in our Easter Sunrise Service. Within the next
lonth or so we will be having our Youth Banquet —
XHisored by the Youth Board of the church — and es-
?cially honoring those of our Sunday School and church
ho will be graduating from high school this spring.
1th the coming of nice weather we are hoping to spend
l evening or so each week playing volleyball, etc., on
ie church lot, and possibly enjoying a campfire and
einer roast on occasion. Mr. Rennert Stevens and Rev.
ates are serving as our advisors this year.

Spaghetti Supper

The Senior Youth Group of Ardmore had a money
aking project February 11, 1972. We had a Spaghetti
jpper from 5:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. in the church social
«om. The menu was spaghetti, tossed salad, bread, two
nds of butter (regular and garlic), all kinds of des-
■rts, coffee, milk and punch. It was a free will dona-
jn. All the Sr. Youth as possible helped by serving,
Meeting dirty dishes and washing dishes. Ladies of
e church were very helpful with the cooking. They
ere Mrs. Betty Boggs, Mrs. Phyllis Vandermark and

Mrs. Kring. We made approximately $79.00. Our decora-
tions were built around the Valentine theme. We all
enjoyed the work and fun because it was for our Lord.

News From the Berlin BYC

The Junior and Senior Youth Groups in the Berlin
Brethren Church have been meeting twice a month this
year. The girls and boys have been taking charge of
many of the meetings and we've been having good
attendance.

Our activities have included skating parties in October
and January, a taste supper in November, Christmas
caroling in December, and a swimming party in
February.

Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Shultz presented a wonderful slide
program of their trip to the Holy Land this past sum-
mer to our groups at one of the February meetings.

We are now looking forward to Easter and spring,
and the planning of a sunrise service and a public
program.

Karen Wiltrout
Jr. Youth Advisor

ORDINATION OF
JUAN CARLOS MIRANDA

I
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IB1I1111

JAN CARLOS MIRANDA was ordained to the
Brethren Ministry in the First Brethren Church,
hland, Ohio, April 16, 1972. Ministers officiating in
; service were: Rev. George Solomon, Pastor of the
I'st Brethren Church; Dr. Charles Munson, Professor

of Ashland Theological Seminary; Dr. Joseph R. Shultz,
Dean of Ashland Theological Seminary; Rev. M. Virgil
Ingraham, General Secretary of the Missionary Board
of the Brethren Church and Rev. H. Raymond Aspinall,
Missionary on furlough from Argentina.

Juan was born May 20, 1933 in Roario, Argentina
and was baptized April 4, 1947 in the Brethren Church
of Rosario.

He received his primary and secondary education in
Rosario and graduated from the Buenos Aires Bible
Institute following two years of pre-medical school.

In 1957 he came to the United States with his wife
and two children. He graduated from Olivet Nazarene
College, Kankakee, Illinois in 1960 and took graduate
work at Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas. At this
time, while doing mission work in Texas among the
Mexican-Americans, and in conjunction with The
Nazarene Church, he was ordained by that church. This
was followed by enrollment at Nazarene Theological
Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. He is presently
working toward a June graduation from Ashland Theo-
logical Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree.

He has served as a pastor, a high school and Bible
school teacher as well as working in the business world.

In December 1953 he married Maria J. Fiorenza of
Rosario, Argentina. They have five children, Adriana,
Gustavo, Samuel, Michael and Yvonne.

They plan to return to Argentina in June to teach at
the Eden Bible Institute.

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The Brethren Evangeli:

MISSIONARY

news

CHINA TOMORROW

The entire contents covering the subject of China are taken from ASIA
PULSE edition of the EVANGELICAL MISSIONS INFORMATION
SERVICE, Volume III, No. 1 of February 1972.

EDITOR'S NOTE: President Nixon's visit to Peking:
February 21-28 urgently brings into focus the possibility
of the door to China reopening to the Gospel soon and
the role, if any, of western missions and missionaries in
the evangelization of this the largest nation in the world.
In this issue of ASIA PULSE, three knowledgeable men
speak out of their experience and convictions.

MOSES CHOW

Born in Chekiang, China, Mr. Chow has been a mission-
ary in botli Indonesia and Japan and is now co-director
of Ambassadors for Christ in Washington, D.C.

"Western Christians and missionary leaders can
make vital contributions to Christian Chinese by
sharing with them their knowledge, skills, and
experience . . ."

WHEN PRESIDENT RICHARD NIXON announced
he would accept an invitation to visit the China
mainland, I was in Asia in the midst of evangelistic and
missionary conferences. In Asia we were experiencing
typhoons, each called by a girl's name. But I felt that
the storm blowing when Mr. Nixon's announcement
burst forth should have been named "Richard"! Usually
typhoon watchers can predict a storm's coming, speed,
and direction. But this one, although expected eventually
by political forecaster, came with sudden force. . . .
Certainly it caught Asia off guard. And the eye of the
storm hit Taiwan the hardest.

Many people, even some Christian workers, are
speculating that this is a sign of the opening of the door
to China for Christian missions. According to TIME
magazine, September 6, 1971, there are "certain mission-
ary groups mulling a return to China." The article re-
ported that one mission is suggesting mobilizing a
thousand three-man missionary squads for the eventual
evangelization of China, their motto being, "Let us be
ready to be there first!" The magazine refers to other
groups naively declaring that when Mao Tze-tung dies,
the government will topple, and the "would-be saints
will go marching in to be greeted by millions of Chinese
eager for conversion. . . ."

So far I personally do not see any concrete evidence
that Mainland China is opening to the Gospel in the

former traditional sense of foreign missions. Favorabj
diplomacy, ease of travel, and friendly relations do n
necessarily mean openness to Gospel witness. The "go<
old days" may never come back again, even if atheist
governments reform or anti-Western leaders changj
The tide may flow back to the shore, but the water w:|
not be the same. . . .

Some well-meaning but misguided Christians do n|
sense the difference between a simple faith in God I
obey the Great Commission and a simple-mindedness j
satisfy themselves by "being there first." Their oppcj
tunism may lead them to fall into Satan's traps. Th€j
innocence to think that millions will welcome them wi|
outstretched hands is not only nearsighted, but dange!
ous thinking. Even if there is suddenly total religioij
freedom in China, we must not overlook the lessons
history. Unless we allow ourselves to be revolutionizij
by God in our missionary strategy, others will revol]
tionize us. . . . The Holy Spirit . . . will teach us nei
ways to share Christ in contemporary times. We mu
pray and study the Word of God, open to His Spirit
teaching. We must seek God's pattern in our best undt
standing of the situation and the resources in har
Then we must reckon on "the God of the impossible. . .

I believe the basic strategy is to have men of prayj
ready to evangelize China ... So Yan-Pui, a writ:
from Singapore, reports: ". . . In the last two yea!
I've discovered a new and powerful undercurrent j
prayer among overseas Chinese. . . . Those attendiij
this prayer meeting for China . . . not only pray, b
study the situation in China . . . trying to understaj
how to preach the Gospel to those growing up in <
atheistic, materialistic society. This is not just a call
sweet fellowship, but an active, serious workshop
people with a vision and a commission. . . ."

Christian Chinese should work hand in hand with ;i
other Christians, both Western and Asian. Westej
Christians and missionary leaders can make vital ccj
tributions to Christian Chinese by sharing with th-e|
their knowledge, skills and experience. . . . We Chrj
tian Chinese should learn from those who have go j
before, benefiting from their successes and failures
missionary service. In this preparation stage, we shouj
equip ourselves, taking full advantage of the mentj
educational, physical, financial, and, above all, spiritu |
resources wherever God has planted us. ... Wh
China opens, not only will Christian Chinese have t

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Page Eleven

rivilege of "reconciling our kinsmen to the King of
ings," but many other Asian Christians will also have
een prepared. So when God's time comes, they will
larch together to share the Good News in China. This
/ill give a new image to Chinese on the mainland. . . .

As disciples of Christ, we should be open to allow
iod's revolutionary changes even in our career expec-
itions, to make room for God's possible call to return
) China. Like Nehemiah, we should be willing to suffer
rith our own people in a disaster land and help rebuild
. We should be well armed in our technical abilities
nd academic training, at the same time sharpened in
ur spiritual understanding and knowledge of the Word
f God. . . . When China opens, it will be a golden
pportunity for both overseas Christian Chinese and
Iainland Christians together to rebuild China, both in

material and spiritual way. . . . When China opens
jr the Gospel, and even now, overseas Christian
hinese should throw all of their professional capabil-
ies and financial abilities toward this great task of
vangelizing their own people.

Preparation should go full speed ahead to train in
ie use of mass media, such as literature, radio, and
'V, to communicate the Gospel on the China mainland.
: is encouraging that in some Southeast Asian cities
hristian Chinese writers already are being trained to
roduce relevant materials which will communicate the
ospel to communist-oriented readers.

"Typhoon Richard" might just blow over. On the other
|and, in God's divine plan, it just might bring on the
atter rain" to allow a mighty harvest on China's soil.

Reprinted from AMBASSADORS COMMUNIQUE:
ril 16th N.W., Washington, D.C. 20011

ESLIE LYALL

^ith a background of twenty-plus years in China under
ie China Inland Mission, Mr. Lyall has made it his
isiness to know what has been going on in China dur-
g his years on OMF's home staff in London.

Renewed fellowship with the church in China
fter . . . twenty or more years . . . will re-
tire humility, understanding, and patience on
)th sides."

CERTAINLY RELIGION has been hard hit (in

China): Tantric Buddhism in Tibet may be in its

lath agony . . . Mahayana Buddhism never had a

Irong grip on China's masses and has probably gone

irever. Taoism and its superstitions are surely dead.

jmfucianism was never a religion in the true sense

I the word. So what is left except a heart hunger for

:!mething beyond the material? But is a new generation

<! Chinese, educated in Marxist-Leninist-Maoist philoso-

]iy and taught to distrust a religion always associated

th foreign imperialism, likely ever again to give a

tening ear to Christianity? (Note: The author dis-

sses this and other related questions fully in his recent

.perback RED SKY AT NIGHT, published in the U.S.

Moody Press, Chicago, 1970.)
The chief hope lies in the nucleus of Christian believ-
(3 in China now. A revival in the universities between
47 and 1950 brought many students to a living faith

in God. Those former students are now in their forties,
the potential leaders of a new generation of Christians.
They have lived through all the experiences of the
revolution . . . and only they can take the lead in a
new advance to present the Gospel to the Chinese of
the mainland.

Overseas Chinese, who, by living abroad, have escaped
the experience of revolution, will find themselves
strangely out of touch with thought and life in the
China of today. Any plans they may have for re-evan-
gelizing China will have to be submitted to the church
in China first of all. The church which has suffered
will have more to teach than overseas Chinese can
possibly offer. Renewed fellowship with the church in
China after a time lapse of twenty or more years will
be of the first priority, and it will require humility,
understanding, and patience on both sides. But Chinese
Christians must be the first to return.

And what about those who are not Chinese? . . .
Clearly Westerners must walk warily. They must try
to see themselves as the Chinese see them; they need
to study Chinese psychology — and that takes a lifetime!
-^and they must endeavor to understand the real situa-
tion in China.

Brash adventurism by Americans and Europeans
would severely embarrass the Christians in China and
do untold damage to the cause of Christ. This is not
the time for grandiose and spectacular schemes to be
given maximum publicity with the hope of attracting
maximum donations. To exploit a China situation in the
sensational way that similar situations elsewhere have
been exploited would be fatal. What is called for now
is quiet, unheralded, informal, and, above all, prayerful
consultation, and a constant waiting on God to under-
stand His purposes as they unfold little by little.

No one who discerns the moving of the Spirit in this
generation contemplates the return to China of "foreign
missions" in the old familiar pattern. ... If the church
in China wants the aid of overseas Christians, it will be
for her to ask for it, and it will be for overseas Chris-
tians to work with the church or not at all.

China may one clay welcome foreign lecturers,
scientists, medical personnel, English teachers, music-
ians, artists, and research students as well as business-
men. If so, how many Christians will be among them?
Are any people in these categories preparing for this
possibility? And if they go to China, will they link up
with the local Churches in China ( always supposing that
the churches have their liberty restored in accordance
with the UN Charter) and exercise their Christian min-
istry in and through those churches? This is the most
likely way, perhaps the only way, in which foreigners
will at first be tolerated in China.

This year of 1972 is not 1939, when foreigners forced
their way into China at gunpoint; nor is it 1946, when
foreigners returned to China right after the war, more
or less expecting to restore the misguided paternal
status quo of the pre-war period. The approach to China
in 1972, 1973, or whenever will be totally different.
God knows what He will do, and He will reveal His
will to the wise. The wise will avoid highly publicized
schemes, however well-meaning, and will quietly and
cooperatively seek to discover that will.

Reprinted from THE LIFE OF FAITH: 1-5 Port Pool
Lane, EC 1 N, 7SH London, England.

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The Brethren Evangelis

RAYMOND BUKER, JR.

With keen insights and some 18 years missionary ex-
perience, Mr. Buker shares the burden of Chinese Cluis-
tians and their faith that the door to China will open
soon.

"God has given these Chinese brethren a real faith
that SOMEDAY CHINA IS GOING TO OPEN.
The question is not IF China opens . . . but
WHEN China opens."

In an unscheduled noon prayer meeting during the
Congress on Evangelism in Singapore, God manifested
His presence and power in a wonderful way. It was
called spontaneously for the purpose of praying for
China. The participants were mostly Chinese. Weeping
was profuse. Their faith that China will soon be open
to the Gospel was unshaken. Their reasons:

REASON NO. 1: The long-suffering of God. This is
found in II Peter 3:9. With the signs of the second
coming of Christ being fulfilled in many parts of the
world, the question comes: Why hasn't Jesus come to
this earth? The answer: "The Lord is not slack con-
cerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but-
is longsuffering to usward, not willing that any should
perish, but that all should come to repentance."

China today has 800 million people. Population-wise
the largest nation in all the world. One-fourth of the
population of the world! And one-half the population
of Asia. These Chinese Christians do not believe that
the God of justice, love, and mercy will leave China,
this largest nation of the world, without another chance
to repent.

REASON NO. 2: The burden of Christians every-
where. God has burdened Christians everywhere to
pray for China in these days. This is particularly true
of the Chinese themselves. If you could have heard
these Chinese brethren praying in that noon prayer
meeting, you would have known that that burden was
from the Holy Spirit. And God does not burden people
to pray unless He intends to answer their prayers.
Years ago God raised up groups of people — Chinese,
missionaries, Taiwanese — to begin praying for the doors
of China to open to the Gospel of Christ.

As they prayed, God began to answer. The falling
out between China and Russia, the loss of Communist
influence in Africa seemed to be a direct answer to
their prayers.

REASON NO. 3: The providential preparation of
China. Just as God used the non-Christian nations of
the world to prepare the way for the first coming of
Jesus Christ, in an amazingly similar way God is using
atheistic, Communist nations today to prepare China
for the coming of the Gospel. How did God prepare
the world for the coming of Jesus Christ?

The answer is found in the words placed above His
head on the cross: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING
OF THE JEWS. It was written in three different
languages: Hebrew, Greek and Latin. These languages
represent the three nations that God used to prepare
the world for the coming of Christ.

THE FIRST LANGUAGE WAS HEBREW. It wa;!
the language of the Jewish people. God used the Jewisj
nation to prepare the world religiously for the comin
of Jesus Christ. When Jesus came to this world, thj
religion of the world was mainly polytheistic. Through
the Jewish nation God prepared the world for a mon<;
theistic concept of Himself.

In a very similar way God has used the Communis,
nation of China to prepare the way for the coming c|
the Gospel. Religion in China had a very tight grip upo;
the people. The religious systems of China centered ij
closely-knit family ties and family ancestor worship
This family system exercised tremendous famil,
pressures. It was very difficult for people to come l!
Christ as a result. For in most cases it meant a con I
plete breakaway from the family. This was a majc!
obstacle to the Gospel of Christ in China.

But when the Communists came in, they complete]
destroyed the religious systems and in so doing a majci
obstacle to the Gospel of Christ.

THE SECOND LANGUAGE WAS GREEK. It wi
the language of the people of Greece. God used Greecj
to prepare the world linguistically for the coming <J
Jesus Christ. The Greek empire under Alexander toci
over an immense area of land in 334 B.C. Alexander tli
Great decreed that in the whole kingdom that he he'
captured, there would be one official language. It w<
Greek. But it was not just Greek, it was Koine Gree:
Koine Greek was the language of the common peopl
In 283 B.C. the Old Testament was translated into tl,
language of the people — Koine Greek. We call it tl
Septuagent version of the Old Testament.

What is the implication? The single common languaj
spoken at the time of Jesus' first coming facilitated tl'
spread of the Gospel throughout the then-known worl
The Septuagent version of the Old Testament w;j
available in the common language of the people. Tl!
tower of Babel had put road blocks in the way of tli
spread of the Gospel. But God did away with the,
road blocks during the time of Alexander the Great t
making the Koine Greek the common language of tl
world of His day.

In a similar way God has used the Communists
prepare China linguistically for the coming of tl
Gospel. Before the Communists came there were man
many languages all over China. And many dialects
the Chinese language. Under the communists tl
Mandarin language became the official language for a
of China. The complicated Chinese alphabet was simpj
fied into a phonetic alphabet. As a result it becant
much easier to learn the Chinese language. Then j
became a decree that every single person under 30 h<!
to learn to read, write and speak Mandarin, just
many of the older people had already learned to rea;
write and speak it. The translation of the Bible into tj
Mandarin language has prepared the way for £
spread of the Gospel throughout China.

THE THIRD LANGUAGE WAS LATIN. It is t
language of the Roman empire. By capturing this vsi
area much larger than once dominated by the Greel;
the new Roman empire brought political unificati
to the world. It became the largest empire that the wor
had ever known up to that time. It stretched from Ir.
to England and from Turkey to Ethiopia. God used t
Roman empire to prepare the world politically for t
coming of Jesus Christ.

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The early apostles were able to travel freely from
Dne land to another — North Africa, Egypt, Arabia, Tur-
key, Greece, Rome, Spain, etc. They had no need for
passports, no need for residential permits and no need
for visas.

God used the Roman empire to prepare the highways
md the method of transportation which facilitated so
greatly the spread of the Gospel. The Romans built
excellent roads. In fact you can go into Italy today and
vvalk on the very roads built back in the Roman empire,
rhey prepared the ship lanes from country to country.

In a similar way God has used the Communist regime
;o prepare China politically for the coming of Jesus
Christ. Before the Communists came in, missionaries
,vho were there could only go into the interior of China
i short ways by road or railway. Then the roads and
-airways stopped and the rest of the trip into the interior
aad to be made by wheelbarrow, horse or on foot.

But the Communists came in. They unified the
country. They built roads and railroads way back into
the interior provinces.

And when China opens again to the Gospel, travel
into the interior will be greatly facilitated. Even the
Himalayan Mountains — twice the size of the highest
mountains in existence in the United States — have been
conquered. It was a tremendous engineering feat that
the Communists were able to accomplish.

The faith of those Godly Chinese who met to pray
during the Congress on Evangelism in Singapore was
greatly strengthened as they realized how God has pre-
pared the way for the spread of the Gospel in the
CHINA OF TOMORROW. Who knows but that
President Nixon's visit to China may be the key which
will open the doors of tomorrow to the Gospel.

A MARCH 30th HAPPENING

The Aspinall's arrival at Cleveland-Hopkins
Airport, I. to r., Kathy, Marilyn, Claudia,
Ray and Mark.

PIAT THURSDAY of March 30, 1972 was an exciting
day to welcome the Aspinall family back to the
tates after their four years on the Argentine field. It
rings great joy to them to be with their families again
-their family by relationship and with the family of
rethren who have supported and prayed for them these
ist four years.

The Aspinalls are already scheduled for deputation
and will appear at the Indiana District Conference as
well as the Ohio District Conference. Their deputation
schedule will be limited to the summer months, for
this fall Ray will go into a study program for his
Masters Degree.

Presently they are making their home in the Smith-
ville Church area and you can correspond with them
at the following address:

Reverend and Mrs. H. Raymond Aspinall
c/o Clarence A. King
418 E. Chestnut
Orrville, Ohio 44667

The past four years Ray has been teaching at the
Eden Bible Institute and taken the extension course
to the Brethren in their home cities. Ray was also pastor
of the Soldini Church. Marilyn taught classes as well as
doing accounting for the institute. She was active in
the Soldini Church as President of the Woman's Society
and secretary to the church. She was also treasurer of
the national woman's work and taught one afternoon a
week at the Kindergarten.

The Aspinalls feel they have had a healthy, happy and
most fulfilling year in their work. We are thankful for
their lives and their outreach

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FORD'S BETTER IDEA — A GOOD ONE

ATLANTA, Georgia — Seven television stations, which
have included one-minute inspirational messages as an
integral part of their local news program, report highly
favorable viewer reaction. The one year test period has
completely sold the flagship station on the pioneer
project which features evangelist Leighton Ford.

"Often when I'd finished the newscast I felt the mood
was so negative that people needed something to lift
their spirits," states Doug Bell of WSOC-TV in
Charlotte, North Carolina.

Bell, now program director at the station, was then
anchorman on the evening local news program.

A consulting firm surveyed the viewing area and dis-
covered that, next to news and weather, the most
desired feature was a message of inspirational value.

Looking back, Bell recalls that he and the staff were
skeptical about including a feature of this type.

"But we decided," he says, "to give it a try and so
we approached Leighton Ford, the well-known spiritual
leader and associate of Billy Graham and asked him to
work with us."

The new "eyewitness" news format made its debut

on the Charlotte station in August of 1970. An importari
segment of the rennovated show was "Insight," a on<i
minute comment by Ford on some topic of current of
human interest.

The Nielsen ratings for the newscast during the sprin
months of 1971 showed increases from 29 to 44 per cer
over the same period of the previous year in the numbe
of viewing households.

A station sampling of the reactions of viewers of a
ages indicated overwhelming approval of the idea, th
time spot, and the length of Leighton Ford's comment
The margin of approval was from 89 to 93 per cent.

"Those in the industry will recognize how phenomen;
such positive response is," states Bell.

Encouraged by the extremely favourable test responsi
the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is syndicatin
"Insight" and i3 offering it as a public service to tel
vision stations.

As of April 1972 the following stations now sho
"Insight" as a vital segment of the evening local new
which is often regarded as the basic yardstick for loci
ratings:

WSOC-TV, Channel 9
WITN-TV, Channel 7
W-TWO-TV, Channel 2
WMBD-TV, Channel 31
WKPT-TV, Channel 19
WBBJ-TV, Channel 7
VVBIR-TV, Channel 10
WTVM-TV, Channel 9
WHEC-TV, Channel 10
WJIM-TV, Channel 6
WSEE-TV, Channel 35
WCPO-TV, Channel 9

(NBC)
(ABC)
(NBC)
(CBS)
(ABC)
(ABC)
(CBS)
(ABC & NBC)
(CBS)
(CBS)
(CBS)
(CBS)

Charlotte, North Carolina
Washington, North Carolina
Terre Haute, Indiana
Peoria, Illinois
Kingsport, Tennessee
Jackson, Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
Columbus, Georgia
Rochester, New York
Lansing, Michigan
Erie, Pennsylvania
Cincinnati, Ohio

Commenting on the success of the venture, Leighton Ford simply observes, "With
things as bad as they are, the good news sounds better than ever!"

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MOTIVATED MEN

by Candi Baker

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REX McCONAHAY

REX W. McCONAHAY is a 24 year old Middler at
Ashland Theological Seminary majoring in History.
He is from the Smithville Brethren Church in Smithville,
Ohio and has been a member there for 15 years. A 1965
graduate of Smithville High School, Rex was active in
the speech club, basketball, choir and band. He attended
Ashland College and participated in the band, Alpha
Theta, gospel team, choir and various other clubs. At
Ashland Theological Seminary, he is the student govern-
ment vice president. Rex enjoys youth work, camping
and music.

He is married to the former Barbara Jones a member
at the Smithville Brethren Church. Bobbi, as known by
her friends is a special education teacher in the Ashland
City Schools. She enjoys working with children and
animals. Rex will graduate in May of 1974 and has
indefinite plans.

EDWARD J. HALES

STEWARDSHIP WORKSHOP

PIE REVEREND EDWARD J. HALES, Director of
Field Services for the National Association of
jvangelicals, will be conducting a Stewardship Work-
tiop on Tuesday afternoon August 15 at The General
ionference. Mr. Hales formerly served with the Baptist
eneral Conference where he was commonly known as
Mr. Stewardship." He has also served as pastor, radio
Sinister, and has designed several well-known Steward-
|iip programs. He serves as vice-chairman of the

ewardship Commission of NAE and is a featured
)eaker in workshops across the nation. Mr. Hales is

member of the editorial board of the interdenomina-
anal stewardship newsletter SALT and serves as ehair-

an of the Christian Stewardship Council which brings
gether stewardship development and executive leaders
ram the evangelical denominations, missions and schools
I: the country.

i He has written and produced a number of stewardship
jaterials, including a book, Building The Budget for
le Local Church. His program, "Let Love Guide You,"
: being used by churches of more than a dozen denom-
lations to cultivate financial giving.

At the General Conference in August he will be

AE's official representative and will be speaking on

iveral occasions to be announced

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Rev. E. J. Hales

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THE WAYNE HEIGHTS BRETHREN CHURCH

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The present Wayne Heights Brethren Church

Wayne Heights Parsonage

History — While the Wayne Heights Brethren Church is
a relatively new congregation, a number of the members
of the congregation have been associated with the
Brethren Church for many years. In the late 1930's
and early 1940's a group of members of the First
Brethren Church of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania were
disfellowshipped by that congregation because they
chose to remain loyal and faithful to the Brethren
Church when the majority of the members of the con-
gregation chose to join the National Fellowship of
Brethren (Grace) Churches. For a number of years
these loyal Brethren met in a hall overlooking the town
square. Rev. D. C. White, who pastored the St. James
Brethren Church from 1939 to 1946, served the Waynes-
boro Brethren on a part-time basis for several years.
When it became necessary for this arrangement to
cease there seemed to be little hope or future for the
small group, and for the next four or five years no
regular services were held. The only thing that held
this band of loyal Brethren together was the Women's
Missionary Society which continued to meet monthly in
the homes of the various ladies.

In the spring of 1950 Mrs. Verda Hess, a member of
the loyal group of Brethren, offered to give some lots
which she owned at Wayne Heights upon which a
Brethren Church might be built. This offer was taken up
by the Brethren who solicited the interest of the Penn-
sylvania Mission Board, who, in turn, visited and studied
the situation. It was felt by the Board that this mani-
festation of faith should be encouraged, and Rev. Percy
Miller and Rev. N. V. Leatherman were instructed to
visit and conduct services with these folks if at all pos-
sible once a month. This these pastors did, and also
encouraged the folks by making a financial canvas
among them to ascertain their ability to build a new

church on the site proposed. When it was disco verei
that the Brethren could, and would, give at least $5,0C
the Pennsylvania District Mission Board appealed I1
the General Missionary Board of the Brethren Churc|
for $10,000 along with certain pastoral support. Thj
assistance was granted. Rev. N. V. Leatherman was the)
called to serve these people as pastor, and on Septemb*j
23, 1951 he began his ministry in this new Brethrei
work. With these foundations laid, the group took tr!
name of the Wayne Heights Brethren Church.

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Groundbreaking — November 18, 1951

Left to right — Mr. Ennis Pfoutz, Mr. George C ashman, Unidentified
brother, Rev. N. V. Leatherman, Mrs. Hazel Leatherman, Mr. Charles
Gift, Mr. Omar Sprankle, Rev. Dyoll Belote, Mr. Roy Martin, Mr.
Frank Miller.

For the first five Sundays, services were held in the
>me of one of the members, and then on Sunday,
ctober 28, 1951, the congregation moved into the
>rtable chapel which had been purchased by National
rethren Youth and had been set up by the Missionary
bard on the ground given by Sister Hess. The late Rev.
I M. Riddle, then secretary of the Missionary Board,
;as the speaker on this big occasion. Three weeks later,
1 November 18, 1951, ground was broken for a perman-
it church building, with Rev. Dyoll Belote as the guest
jieaker. (See photo.) On May 3, 1953, the new Wayne
fights Brethren Church on Strickler Avenue was
ificially dedicated with Rev. Clayton Berkshire bringing
e morning and evening messages, and Rev. Riddle
inging the dedicatory message in the afternoon. At the
ne of the dedication of the new sanctuary there were
members — and of this number 27 are currently
sociated with the congregation, the other Brethren
iving gone to be with the Lord.

Soon after assuming the pastorate of the Wayne
lights Church Brother and Sister Leatherman built
ivery comfortable and comodious home on the property
joining the church's parking lot. After the congrega-
m had paid off the indebtedness on the church build-
fe they entered into an agreement with the Leather-
ikns to purchase this home for a permanent parsonage,
id within a few years were able to pay off this obli-
[.tion too. Then in 1966 a large plot of land across the
s^eet from the church was purchased for development
i:o additional parking, and for possible future
Mansion.

Following the sudden death of Brother Leatherman,
Rev. Richard Allison was called to become pastor of the
church. He served from June of 1961 until August of
1963. From August 1963 until June 1967 Rev. Marlin
McCann led the congregation. Rev. John Mills assumed
the pastorate in October of 1968 and continued until
July 1970. On January 11, 1971, Rev. Henry Bates, who
had frequently assisted the congregation as District
Evangelist for a number of years, became the new and
present pastor.

The Community — The Wayne Heights Brethren Church
is located at 120 Strickler Avenue in the village of
Wayne Heights, a steadily growing suburb of Waynes-
bora — the southernmost city in Pennsylvania. The village
of Wayne Heights is across the Antietim Creek and
approximately one mile east of Waynesboro proper. The
church itself is situated on one of the highest elevations
in the area, and affords a beautiful view of the com-
munity as well as the nearby mountains. The lighted
steeple of the church is easily seen from a distance in
any direction.

When the Wayne Heights Church was built there
were very few homes in the area, most of the surround-
ings being farmland. During the approximately twenty
years since the building of the church and parsonage
many new streets have been laid out and paved, and
all of these streets are fully lined with good substantial
homes. Also within less than a quarter of a mile in
several directions other housing developments have
grown up, and continue to grow up. Yet in the midst of

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this growth, and surrounding the area are many beauti-
ful and productive farms and orchards. Though not an
incorporated municipality, Wayne Heights enjoys a
wonderful water supply, good street lighting, adequate
police and fire protection, etc. In November of this year
(1971) a beautiful large shopping mall was opened
within a block or two of the church. The great majority
of the folks in Wayne Heights, and in the Wayne
Heights Church, are engaged in industry for a livelihood.
Several tool and machine shops, shoe factories and
other industries in Waynesboro and Hagerstown employ
the majority of workers in this area.

The Present Church Program — The Wayne Heights
Brethren Church offers its members, and others of the
community, a full and well-rounded program. A com-
pletely graded Sunday School, staffed with a fine corps
of teachers and officers, affords every opportunity for
the study of God's Word on every age level. Bi-monthly
meetings of the Board of Christian Education and the
teaching staff, plus teacher training programs, help to
keep the Sunday School progressive in its methods yet
still conservative and evangelical in its message. Since
the arrival of the present pastor on the field the con-
gregation has the opportunity of worshipping and fellow-
shipping together at year-round Sunday morning,
Sunday evening and Mid-Week services. The services of
the church are enhanced each week through the efforts'
of an adult choir and a junior choir, and by other special
musicial features from time to time.

The adults of the congregation have additional oppor-
tunities for fellowshipping, working, studying, etc.
through two W.M.S. groups and through a Laymen's
Organization. The Youth Board of the church endeavors
to provide a program of spiritual and social enrichment
for the young people through the weekly meetings of
two B.Y.C. groups; monthly social and benevolent pro-
grams, special banquets, recognition services, etc. from
time to time throughout the year; Camp Peniel; and
Vacation Bible School. A Children's Bible Hour is also

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Moderator — Sam Anderson
S.S. Superintendent —
Jeff Duffey (right)

(left)

conducted each Wednesday evening (during the Praye
Meeting service) thus giving the young folks anothe
opportunity to study, pray and learn together. A newl
organized Church Program Planning Committee seek
to coordinate the entire church program by presentin
to the church and her auxiliaries a year-round schedul
of activities, service, special program, etc. A ten-pag
monthly parish paper, "The Wayne Heights Highlights
helps to keep the members and friends of the churc
informed of coming events, items of interest, etc.

The present membership of the congregation is 13(
including a number of non-resident members. This coi
stituency is quite evenly divided as far as age is coi
cerned. On any given Sunday one will find about a
many children and youth present as there are adults. .
recently appointed Missionary Commission is seekin
to make the folks of the church more missionary mini
ed, and have gotten off to a good start in this directio
by sponsoring a three-day Missionary Conference,
"Supplies for Kumars" program, etc.

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The members of the Wayne Heights Official Boaij
(see photo) are: (Front Row, Left to Right) Jacj
Warren, Chairman of Trustee Board; Mrs. Verda Hesj
Member at Large; Mrs. Lorraine Schildt, Secretary
Mrs. Mary Lecron, President of W.M.S. No. 1, (Baa
Row, Left to Right) Kenneth Pugh, Financial Secretar;]
Fred Hammonds Jr., Trustee; Tim Eigenbrode, Preside)
of Brethren Youth (Seniors); John Schildt, Truste
John Schlegel, Vice-Moderator; Judy Stevens, Treasure,
Mrs. Elizabeth Sachs, Deacon. (Not Pictured) Danij
Krocker, Deacon; Sam Anderson, Moderator; Mrs. Jan!
Anderson, W.M.S. No. 2; Gene Sprenkle and Hem:
Woodring, Trustees; Vera Laughlin, Member at Larg
Jeff Duffy, Sunday School Superintendent.

Through the past thirty years or so the Brethren j
Wayne Heights have sailed through some rough wateii
They have suffered some set-backs and some heart -achf
But we believe that a new day is dawning here on tJj
hill, and, with the Holy Spirit directing us, we lot J
forward to a period of enlarged outreach, greater hs\
mony, and a real passion for souls.

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Page Nineteen

BOOK REVIEWS

Sands, Audrey Lee: SINGLE AND SATISFIED.
Wheaton, 111.: Tyndale House Publishers, 1971 ($1.45).
This little book deals with the single missionary on the
field, and especially the single woman. Many of the
problems which the single missionary faces on the field
are discussed in a candid manner in this book. All sub-
jects from former romances, to living with another
person of the same sex on the field, to the possibility of
future companionship are discussed in the book.

Every young man or woman who is considering the
mission field should read this book before entering the
field.

Reviewed by Rev. Spencer Gentle, pastor of
Papago Park Brethren Church, Tempe, Arizona,
former editor of "The Brethren Evangelist."

4AJOR POSTAL INCREASES
ALARM CHRISTIAN PRESS

WASHINGTON, D.C. (EP) — The U.S. Postal Service
•oposal to increase non-profit second class rates by
1.3 per cent has been upheld in the recent decision
the Postal Rate Commission's Chief Hearing Exam-
er, Seymour Wenner. The decision includes the pra-
ised imposition of a 1% cent surcharge on each mag-
aine mailed in addition to the escalation of the per-
fund rates on the editorial and advertising portions of
jjiblications. The full increase in the rate structure
'buld be implemented over a 10-year period, if the
jammer's decision is upheld by the full membership
<■ the Postal Rate Commission. Rates for non-profit
Ilk rates are unchanged.

Representatives of the Evangelical Press Association,
13 Associated Church Press and Catholic Press Assoc-
i ion met here following the announcement of the
(jcision and instructed their attorney, Charles Emmet
l'ioey, to file briefs on exceptions to the Hearing
Itaminer's findings.

Oral arguments before the Commission have been
s)ieduled for March 15. Under the 1970 Postal Reorgan-
ition Act, the full Commission has the authority to
ijTease, decrease or revise any of the recommendations
ride by the Hearing Examiner. Thereafter the Com-
mission makes its recommendations to the Postal Service
I;ard of Governors who finally authorize new postal
res. Whether religious press pleas for rate clemency,

especially on the punitive 1% cent surcharge, will avail
remains to be seen.

In the brief on appeal, the religious press group has
pointed out several of the Examiner's recommendations
which were felt to be contradictory or in error:

(1) The Examiner castigated the Postal Service for
"untested beliefs" about the economics of its operations.
However, his decision upholding increases in non-profit
rates did not take his own skepticism regarding the
Postal Service accounting philosophy into consideration.

(2) The Examiner pointed out that non-profit rates
are to be set by law at a level not to exceed their
"attributable costs" (which makes these cost a ceiling)
but then allowed these non-profit rates to make the
attributable costs a floor. "Institutional costs" are not to
be considered in setting non-profit rates.

(3) The law mandates eight standards against which
to measure new rate structures, yet, the religious group
argues, seven of these criteria were ignored in the
decision.

Should the full Postal Rate Commission and Postal
Service Board of Governors sustain the Examiner's
decision, the religious press may take further court
action.

(By Russell T. HItt, Editor, Eternity magazine, postal
representative for the Evangelical Press Association.)

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NAE CONVENTION NEWS

WILKERSON BLASTS ESTABLISHED CHURCHES.
THE HOLY GHOST HAS INTERRUPTED ITS PROGRAM1

ST. LOUIS, MO.— Three hundred jean-clad young folks
sat at his feet while another 1,800 people listened
amusingly, sympathetically, and perhaps somewhat
questioningly as the "skinny preacher" from Cross and
Switchblade fame described some Holy Ghost move-
ments that are sweeping the ecclesiastical world off
its feet.

The happening was an annual convention of the
National Association of Evangelicals. And the capacity
crowd were from virtually every segment of Christianity
—ministers, laymen, local church-goers, hippie types,
college choir members, Pentecostals, Baptist, Mennon-
ites, Presbyterians, Methodist and a whole range of
missionary movements and Bible college representatives.
But at least half were under twenty-one.

What David Wilkerson had to say was that the Holy
Spirit is now interrupting the entire program of the
organized church. All the channels of the established
church are temporarily blacked out — and Jesus is now
coming across every channel.

"The established churches are more interested in their
own little programs than in miracles," he charged "it
has always been that way. If it isn't in the constitution
and bylaws of the church, it is not recognized or
accepted.

"Jesus has interrupted our church program. He has
called this generation to himself. He is healing its sick-
ness, touching thousands. Instantly they stand up
straight, free from drugs, free from hate, free from
fear, free from prejudice. They are praising and thank-
ing God.

"You would think the church and its leadership wou
rejoice in this miracle," he exclaimed. "But No! 'I
just not the way it's done (church leaders would saj
Miracle or no miracle, we have our rules. . . .'

"Listen to the established critics," Wilkerson Sc
(They say), 'If those kids are really Jesus people, '.
them prove it. Get them into the barber shop. Tha
the only way I'll believe it. . . . And how about all tho
Catholics who claim Holy Ghost miracles in their live
Why don't they leave the Catholic church like we dl
How can they still be Catholic and charismatic at t
same time?'

"The Holy Ghost has interrupted the program of tj
organized ecumenical movement. He stole their thunc
and started a love movement! Established church
spent millions to promote unity. They've held confl
ences all around the world. They have published moi
tains of memos, and they still are disunited and si
arguing over details. But suddenly, there came a Ho
Ghost interruption. Jesus kids started their own undj
ground ecumenical movement, without a committ.,
without red tape.

"While certain denominations sent thousands
dollars to defend Angela Davis, they (Jesus kids) 1c
her better by praying for her conversion. While (denor
inations) fund and support radicals, young Jesus peoj1'
now infiltrate them and get them to Jesus! While cj-
tain liberal spokesmen sit in isolated offices dreami
up more compromises to appease the kids, the k
themselves have already adopted the Holy Ghost's ocfl
of morals. I predict they will no longer have a hearii
Jesus people are praying for them."

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Page Twenty-one

Wilkerson said that the Holy Ghost is even interrupt-
lg all the preaching.

"Some of our preaching today needs an interruption,"
e declared. "It is pompous, wordy, and often hypo-
ritical."

Jesus' resurrection power is raising thousands of
oung people from the "dead," Wilkerson said. His
escription of the Jesus Movement was paralleled with
le miracle recorded in the Bible about Lazarus being
aised from the dead. He said that this Lazarus is the
ewly resurrected Jesus person of today.

"He was sick, and he died. He was sealed in the stink-
\g tomb of satanism, addiction, rebellion, hate. But
nee again, Christ in perfect Holy Ghost timing has
ppeared to roll away the stones. Resurrection power
; bursting forth in every spiritual graveyard. Here is
rhere you and I, as observers to this miracle, enter the
icture.

"No true follower of Christ can deny the resurrection
ower when they see it. No one can honestly deny mir-
cles are happening in the neo-charismatic and Jesus
lovements. But we don't seem to know how to react
) that strange looking creature walking toward us
tesh out of the grave!

"If certain ministers had been there, I know exactly
I'hat they'd be saying: 'I won't believe it 'til I see him
ut of those rags and sitting in a synagogue Sunday
lorning.' Or, 'I suspect that in spite of all he says about
|eing born again, there's nothing but corruption under
'ie surface.' Or, 'Let's not get too excited by this
pparent miracle. Let's wait a while. Let him prove him-
?lf. The miracle won't be complete until he's back at

ork and a producing citizen.'

"The words of Jesus came blasting down through all
le ages: 'Unwrap him and let him go!' Jesus does the

surrecting, we do the unwrapping. Blessed are the
nwrappers ! "

Wilkerson went on in unbroken, rapid-fire sentences to
?scribe how to unwrap a resurrected corpse.

"You begin by dealing with your own personal fears

(id prejudices," he challenged. He included as objects

these fears and prejudices addicts, junkies, harlots,

ilitants, runaways and other types of people.

"It was prejudice in the church that drove these kids

it of it and into the tombs, and only a complete re-

irsal will bring them back.

."For years, now," Wilkerson boldly charged, "Cath-
jics have been calling Protestants heretics, and we
live called them blind, idol worshippers, and called

eir Pope the anti-Christ. There has been an iron

jirtain of hate, mistrust, and fear.

"For years Pentecostals have been treated like holy-

ller bumkins who jabbered in tongues down by the

ilroad tracks. Now the charismatic movement has

oved uptown. Catholics, Presbyterians, Episcopalians

e speaking in tongues. Spirit-filled priests are ad

)bing the mass and turning them into praise services!

"The Holy Spirit is trying to bring about a true

umenical movement, making us one in the Spirit. But

le prejudice is still there."

jWilkerson pointed out that he doesn't approve of the

'iphasis on tongues-speaking, nor does he approve of

e criticism of such charismatic movements. Nor does
understand these new phenomena, he said.
To deny that God is in this new movement is to dis-

unt a worldwide miracle.

"I don't understand the black rage of certain black
ministers who now blame all white men for past evils
and who now preach an un-Christlike militarism. But
I can love everybody and start by trusting the Holy
Spirit to be at work in them, too."

The young minister in the Assemblies of God Church
who founded Teen Challenge in New York City while
preaching on the streets, in borrowed churches and in
the hideouts of addicts, said that Christians can "unwrap
resurrected dead by two-handed involvement, on the
scene.

"You take a sharp instrument," he said, " — God's
Word. You use that instrument to unravel every last
piece of grave linen. And in Christ's name you love him
for the miracle he is.

"Quit trying schemes, methods and programs to reach
the resurrected. Pray that God will choose you to step
forward without fear and prejudice to unwrap this
Lazarus generation."

Following his speech, Wilkerson urged the young
people sitting before him on the floor to mix with the
crowd to express their love to one another. They
immediately obeyed as though they were suddenly
awakened from a trance, to mingle with other guests,
including the heads of about 30 denominations and
organizations, to virtually step across a generation gap.

ST. LOUIS, MO.— The pastor of Florida's Key Biscayne
Presbyterian Church where President Richard Nixon
attends when in that area, told about 150 officials and
guests at a dinner of the National Association of Evan-
gelicals here last night that a generation of leadership
may develop in the evangelical church "that knows not
God" unless given the opportunity to acquire "soul
faith" along with experience.

The Reverend John Huffman, the 31-year-old Pres-
byterian U.S. pastor who ministers occasionally to one
of the most powerful men in the world, told members
of NAE's Board of Adnr'nistration that at least six
dangers lurk before the NAE leadership:

— The danger of passing on an inherited religion to
young leaders . . .

— The danger of a defective Christian education which
institutionalizes faith . . .

—A lack of confidence in the Bible as a source of
daily guidance and inspiration . . .

— Fear of change . . . and,

—The danger of being so busy with the Lord's work
that they neglect their own families.

Gently chiding the over-40 leaders of the three-
million member national association of some 38,000
churches, Huffman said there is a danger of "handing
down a neatly packaged product to youthful leaders,"

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expecting them to carry on the ministries of a large,
national evangelical fellowship without experiencing the
difficulties and challenges that are necessary to leader-
ship development.

"We've allowed our faith to be institutionalized,"
Huffman said, "to the point where we often neglect soul
faith."

Evangelicals must look beyond yesterday's accom-
plishments, he challenged, and intensify their efforts in
today's changing world. Huffman referred to the major
spiritual movements of the day, such as the Jesus
Movement, as examples of how flexible Christians ought
to be in presenting the Gospel of Christianity.

Huffman's remarks to the 140-member governing
board of NAE capped a business session which set in
motion the 30th anniversary convention of the national
body at Chase-Park Plaza Hotel. The three-day rally
got under way Tuesday morning with a presidential
address and ends Thursday evening with an anniversary
dinner.

"As your outgoing president," he said, "I plead wij
you to remember that God is the Spirit of Truth ail
of Holiness. Do not forsake the authority of God's Wo,
and the demands it makes upon us."

"The temptation will persist to choose 'might
power' " he asserted. "Hear again the Word of the Lor!
'Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit.' " |

Armerding said that what the NAE believes abo;
the Bible will affect all of its various ministries, partic:
larly in education and social concerns. He admonish
the leaders representing some 38,000 churches to cc
tinually recognize that God is the Spirit of witness, ai
that every biblically sound effort to announce the "go<
news of salvation" ought to have the strong suppc
of NAE.

Armerding concluded his address with the remind
that God is the Spirit of wisdom, and for NAE
effectively minister to this world, evangelicals must
uncommonly perceptive of the Spirit's illumination. G«
is also the Spirit of unity and of power, Armerdi]
challenged, and evangelicals must rely upon His u
erring wisdom to guide in every area of Christian li;
to bring into a spiritual oneness all segments of Bib
believing' Christians.

NAE ENDORSES
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

ST. LOUIS, MO.— The president of the National Associ-
ation of Evangelicals said today that when organized
Christianity depends upon the state rather than the
Spirit to achieve its goals, it limits itself to human
might and power which too often has tended to be
repressive.

Dr. Hudson T. Armerding, addressing about 700 people
in the opening session of NAE's 30th Anniversary Con-
vention here today, called on evangelicals to exercise
sensitivity and insight in distinguishing between that
which is prompted by the Holy Spirit and that which
is simply might or power.

"From the Word of God," he reminded delegates and
visitors, "we know that 'by my spirit' (theme of the
convention) succinctly describes for us how the Lord
of history has so significantly shaped human affairs."

Surveying human history and illustrating how political
power repeatedly has tended toward control of man's
religious activities, Armerding warned evangelicals
against allowing the spiritual dimension of man to be
taken over by the secular forces that are increasingly
shaping American life.

ST. LOUIS, MO.— The ultimate penalty of capr
punishment should be retained for premeditated capii
crimes, the National Association of Evangelicals se
this week.

The resolution was passed with no floor debate duri:
the NAE's annual convention here. Hearings on all t
resolutions, which included the use of alcohol a
tobacco on airlines flights, responsibility to the agir
prayer in national life, higher education, parental rigl
in education, prisoners of war, religious freedom arou
the world, and discernment in missionary giving we
held prior to considerations by the general body.

"The gravity of any crime is measured by the penai
it incurs," the resolution on capital punishment re;
"We know how seriously God regards sin because i
has declared, 'The soul that sinneth, it shall die.' E
even God does not forgive without appropriate pena
for our redemption. j

"The pVace of forgiveness and rehabilitation of t
criminal must not be minimized by those who are c<
cerned with the administration of justice. Howev
concern for the criminal should not be confused w]
proper consideration for justice. Nothing should be dc
that undermines the value of life itself, or the serio
ness of a crime that results in the loss of life.

"If no crime is considered serious enough to warn!
capital punishment, then the gravity of the m

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trocious crime is diminished accordingly. It follows
den that the attitude of criminals will be affected,
'rom the biblical perspective, if capital punishment is
liminated, the value of human life is reduced and the
espect for life is correspondingly eroded."
On the matter of alcohol on airlines, the NAE said
lat "alcoholic beverages on commercial airplanes
hould be considered a menace to the safety of air
ravel, a violation of the several laws which forbid
ffering alcoholic beverages for sale in the presence
f minors, and an intolerable affront to the non-imbiding
assengers." The body subsequently encourages Con-
fess to enact appropriate legislation which will pre-
lude the offering of alcoholic beverages aboard
irlines.

Smoking on airlines also received condemnation from
he national association serving some 38,000 churches.
"The airlines should have statutory authority to pro-
ide for the safety and welfare of those who do not
/ish to be subjected to the discomfort and danger of
>bacco smoke." Again, the body urges Congress to
ass legislation requiring the Secretary of Transporta-
ion to establish regulations for protecting non-smoking
reas in all public carriers operating in interstate
ommerce.

In other resolutions, the NAE reaffirmed its advocacy
f suitable legislation by the Congress that will
trengthen the present Constitutional provision for the
me exercise of religion in national life. The paper
aid "that recent court actions reveal a cont'nuing bias
gainst free exercise of religion as provided by the
onstitution of the United States."

"The church has a special responsibility to older

eople which must not be neglected," another resolution

?ad. "In our preoccupation with the youth of our day

re may be in danger of forgetting our senior citizens.

"The NAE recommends that appropriate commis-

ons and committees be established by denominations

at the local church level to determine the peculiar

fr>blems of the aging. Suitable arrangements should

made to help meet the spiritual, economic, health

d social needs of our senior citizens."

The NAE passed another resolution supporting the

incept for tax credit for gifts to institutions of higher

arning.

"Every taxpayer," the resolution said, "would be

prmitted to give to the college of his choice; for

cample 10 per cent of what he owes the federal

pvernment for income tax, or $100, whichever is

jnaller. Most of the bills would also allow corporations

give up to $5,000 under a similar formula. In no case

uld such tax credit for gifts be applied toward a

dent's tuition."

In a statement on prisoners of war, NAE urges the

sumption and continuation of meaningful and sincere

gotiations for the exchange of all POWs.

"The National Association of Evangelicals deplores

e cruel and inhumane punishment North Vietnam

is inflicted upon both the prisoners and their families

ignoring the Geneva Convention," delegates said,

nd) "commends the efforts of the President to restore

ace in South Asia and to obtain the release of the

)Ws. . . . We ask all Christians to pray fervently

•at God will intervene and bring about the early release

all Americans being held prisoner in North Vietnam."

Two other resolutions were passed, one supporting
parental rights in education under programs of aid to
education for all children, and another supporting
religious freedom around the world.

Concerning President Richard Nixon's visit to the
Soviet Union, the religious freedom resolution said, "As
we pray for the success of his visit, we also hope that he
may have opportunity to convey the moral and human-
itarian concern of Americans over the plight of Jews
in the Soviet Union, and of other deprived religious
groups and nationalities."

MORALITY MUST BE CHOSEN,
EDUCATOR TELLS WOMEN

ST. LOUIS, MO. — Getting teenagers to follow the rules
of the church because "I said so," because it has always
been done, or because "it was good enough for Paul
and Silas" is going to kill it with the young people
right away, a college professor told a group of women
here this week.

"Morality must include an individual's awareness of
what he is giving his loyalty to," said Mrs. Billie Davis,
professor at the University of Miami, in a seminar of
the Women's Fellowship at an annual convention of
the National Association of Evangelicals.

"You cannot have people devoted to a cause unless
they can see how that cause affects them individually,"
she explained. "Teaching a person to believe something
depends upon that person's will to accept it. We, as
Christians, ought to understand that, more than we do.
The only way we can get a person to accept the Chris-
tian faith for himself is to make him aware of what
is available.

"This is what we have failed to do many times with
our young people. We have not made them fully aware
of how they are individually affected — or how it is
relevant, as they say."

Mrs. Davis said that teenagers call the adults' prac-
tice of religion phony because no one has told them
the "why." They rebel against adults who teach them
to become puppets of themselves. But they would wel-
come older Christians who would help them become
responsible moral creatures.

"Sometimes the church has kept God in a box," she
said. We reverence eccelesiastical vestiges that have
lost their meaning. We have imposed religious require-
ments that have lost their relevancy. Symbols have
taken the place of reality. Let us give every person-
young or old — the privilege of following God for
himself."

In later discussions, members of the women's group
broached subjects from situation ethics and the new
morality to the length of teenager's hair and the Chris-
tian requirements of cleanliness. "The one principle
you can apply to all these questions," Mrs. Davis
summed up, "is 'Be honest.' Young people won't reject
us if we admit we are wrong. They are more likely to
reject us if we don't'!"

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CHEEP ADVICE

Gossip is letting the cat out of the bag
a claw at a time.

Mrs. E. D. Plessinger

Memories are the frosting on the cake
of experiences.

Bob Hope

If you tell a man there are 300 billion
stars in the universe, he'll believe you.
But if you hang a "wet paint" sign on a
bench, he has to touch it to be sure.

"Idle Christians are the raw materials
of which backsliders are made."

"While the word is yet unspoken, you
are master of it; when it is once spoken,
it is master of you."

Jesus said that He would be in the
midst of two or three gathered in His
name, but this does not mean that our
Lord does not like to have a larger crowd.

It doesn't matter to hungry people which
side of the bread is buttered. They are
only interested in eating both sides.

"He who lends to the poor, gets his
interest from God."

"The men who try to do something and
fail are infinitely better than those who
try to do nothing and succeed."

Lloyd James

LAFF-A-UTTLE

Wives, don't get up in the morning with
a grouch! Get up about 15 minutes before
he does.

"I hear you have a boy in college. Is
he going to become a doctor, an engineer,
or a lawyer?"

The slow, quizzical answer was: "That
I do not know. Right now the big question
is: Is he going to become a sophomore?"

A neighbor dropped in at the young
newlyweds' house and found the bride
in tears.

"What's wrong, Mary?" she asked.

"I made a cake for John" said the un-
happy bride, "and I put it in the refriger-
ator an hour ago — and there isn't a bit
of frosting on it."

The average husband is one who lays
down the law to his wife and then accepts
all the ammendments.

The motor of an airplane conked out,
and the pilot had to parachute out. On
the way down he passed a little old woman
going up.

"Lady," he called out, "on your way up,
have you passed an airplane on the way
down?"

"Why, no," she replied, "on your way
down, have you passed a gas stove that
was on the way up?"

Man: "We've got a puncture."
Wife: "You should have been more
careful, Dear. Remember, the filling-
station operator told us to watch out for
the fork in the road!"

Puzzled wife to angry husband: "What's
the matter? Monday you liked beans,
Tuesday you liked beans and Wednesday
you liked beans. Now all of a sudden on
Thursday you don't like beans!"

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Memorials

s,:;::.|g:!|!;!|:;.

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arasota, FUu On April 23 Rev.
Douglas Hine of the Bible Liter-
ature International was the guest
speaker. The Laymen had as their
guest speaker at the Laymen's
Public Service Dr. Paul Hartford.

tayton, Ohio (Hillcrest). Revival
services were held April 23-28, with
Rev. J. D. Hamel as special speak-
er. There was Gospel magic for
children, and special music. Paul
Abney was the song leader.

fesb Alexandria, Ohio. The Youth
| of the West Alexandria church
held revival services with Jim and
Treasure Gilmer and their "Regen-
eration" singing group. The Youth
have been very active in many
areas.

ew Lebanon, Ohio. On April 23
Juan Carlos Miranda was the
speaker for the services. A carry-in
dinner was held at noon to become
better acquainted with the Miranda
family.

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Nekton, Calif.— 3 by baptism

Weddings

McKINNE Y - STOGSDILL. Guy
Scott McKinney, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert McKinney, and Gwen Joy
Stogsdill, daughter of Rev. and Mrs.
Clarence Stogsdill, pastor of the
First Brethren Church of Tucson,
Arizona, were united in marriage at
the altar of the Tucson Brethren
Church in an afternoon ceremony,
Saturday, January 29, 1972. The
pastor/father of the bride gave her
hand in the ceremony.

Both the bride and the groom were
members of the Tucson Brethren
Church, having grown up together
in the Sunday School and youth
groups. The couple now live in
Colorado Springs, where Scott is
serving in the Air Force, a medic at
the hospital at the Air Force
Academy.

Goldenaires

Mr. and Mrs. George Whittle
celebrated their 71st Wedding Anni-
versary March 16, 1972. They attend
the Sarasota First Brethren Church.

SHOCKEY. Mrs. John (Nettie)
Shockey, 81, died April 10, 1972. She
was a charter member of the Wayne
Heights Brethren Church and was
very active in the work of the
church. Funeral services were con-
ducted by Rev. Henry Bates and
Rev. John Mills at the Grove Funeral
Home in Waynesboro. Interment was
in the Green Hill Cemetery.

BEAL. Dale L. Beal, 74, of 35
Geary Road, Mansfield, Ohio passed
away March 11, 1972. Services were
conducted by Rev. Kenneth Sullivan,
pastor of the Walcrest Brethren
Church where Mr. Beal was a mem-
ber. Burial was in Mansfield Memo-
rial Park.

Mrs. E. D. Nelson

BLOCHER. John H. Blocher, 83,
a faithful member of The Main
Street Brethren Church, Meyersdale,
Pennsylvania, for many years, was
called to be with his Lord March
25, 1972. Funeral services were con-
ducted by his pastor, Rev. Robert
Hoffman. Interment was in the
Union Cemetery in Meyersdale.

Miss Miriam Bird

STOGSDILL. Mr. Simeon L. Stogs-
dill, 80, father of Rev. Clarence
Stogsdill, Tucson, Arizona and Rev.
Claude Stogsdill, Warsaw, Indiana,
passed away March 12, 1972. He was
a member of the Cerro Gordo
Brethren Church. Funeral services
were conducted by the pastor, Rev.
William Livingston.

Mrs. Elaine Dresback

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COLLEGE CORNER LAYMEN SPREAD THE WORD

npHE LAYMEN of the College Corner Church, last
1 summer felt a need for camp-ground services at
the Mississinewa Reservoir.

Dave Manning accepted the responsibility for getting
permissions from the state to hold services, and he
brought the message each Sunday morning. Dave has
definitely felt the call to the Ministry and has since
filled the pulpits in many of our Brethren churches. He
is willing to serve as the Lord leads.

Each Saturday evening we would pass announce-
ments through the camp ground. The Lord blessed us
with a piano for the simple price of moving it out of a
house. At this time we were again blessed with a
young piano player, Kenneth Miller, who is now the

president of our Senior Youth. This piano was haule
back and forth each Sunday morning on a trailer whic
was barely big enough for the piano, let alone th
player!

Through these services a quartet was organized whic
is now known as the Five-in-Hand. It consists of Jffi
and Sheri Weese, and Charlie and Shirley Martin. The
brought special music to all of our services along wit
Dave Manning, Jr., and others from our church. No'
they are traveling to different churches and are willin
to go as the Lord calls.

We are hoping through our experiences that othc
churches may feel the need to spread God's Word ou
side the church doors. Many blessings were receive
by those participating in these services.

MARION, INDIANA

BRYAN, OHIO

GREETINGS from the Marion First Brethren
Church. This is one of our newest churches. It
will be five years old this fall. The only other Brethren
Church here in Marion is a Church of The Brethren.

We are located in the northern part of this growing
city of 40,000 plus, at 1003 North Western Avenue, about *
one-half mile south of the intersection of State Roads
9, 37, and 15. Rev. Frederick Snyder was the first pastor
who because of health reasons was compelled to re-
linguish the work in January 1971. He did a fine foun-
dation work. The undersigned took over as interim
pastor in March, 1971. Rev. G. Bright Hanna began in
January of this present year. He has received a call by
the church and is serving as regular pastor. We believe
he will serve as a faithful and steady pastor. He has
purchased a home about a mile from the church and
hopes to move by May 1. The church will be making
the payments on this property as part of his salary.

The Indiana and National Mission Boards have been
a wonderful help. They are to be commended for their
patience and help in many ways. We appreciate them.
Financially, the members and friends are doing a real
task of love by far more than tithing. We have no rich
members, only in the Lord. Attendance is low, but steady
and beginning to increase. One of our young married
families with four little girls are either in or on their
way to Haiti to engage in missionary work, Mr. and
Mrs. Terry Winterrowd. We pray God's care and guid-
ance for them. Brother Floyd Mullinix from Wabash
has been working at Lost Creek, Kentucky most of this
winter. A missionary minded-church cannot help but
prosper spiritually. We seek as a church by faithfulness,
patience, love for one-another, and persistence to
succeed under God. It is our desire to reach souls for
Christ and to teach and preach the whole and unadulter-
ated Word of God.

The undersigned since "retiring" in the fall of 1966,
has held four interim pastorates, Oakville, Wabash,
Milford, and Marion. He has conducted or helped in
nearly 50 funerals and filled the pulpits of several other
churches. Brethren, remember the Marion Church in
your prayers. We expect to see eventually a thriving
church here.

Arthur H. Tinkel

MORE SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS!

HHHE SPIRIT has continued to move in the Brye
1 Brethren Church. Many received the blessings a
the Holy Spirit during the special services March 18-2;
There were 41 decisions for Christ including the 30 wr!
came for salvation. (Others accepted Christ and mac!
decisions to unite in fellowship with the church :j
private conversions.) The Evangelist, Pastor Ronai
Merrill of the Bethel Baptist Church, Savannah, Ohij
is a forceful and dynamic preacher of God's Word. (F
believes it!)

The music brought by the Merrills and the Beth;
Baptist Choir was outstanding. The piano playing |
Mrs. Merrill added considerably to the services alorj
with the vocal numbers by the entire family (Rev. ar1
Mrs. and children Ronda and Randy.)

The attendances for the seven services were 187, IS
115, 135, 148 and 342 for an average of 177. The Fridc
night attendance of 342 was the largest for a sing
service since Dedication Day in April of 1970. At th
service there were 32 area churches represented. Co
tinuing results of revival is evidenced in church atte
dance and changed lives.

Rev. M. W. Dodds

Modem-Day Beatitudes

"Blessed is the man whose calendar contains pray
meeting night. Blessed is the man who can hear i
alarm clock on Sunday as well as on Monday. Blessl
is the man who counts one hour in worship no long
than two hours of TV. Blessed is the church who
members are not pessimistic. Blessed is the man wi
loves the church with his pocket-book as well as wis
his heart. Blessed is the man who loves his chur
enough to sing its praises to others."

from bulletin of Gratis First Brethren Church

ay 6, 1972

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A NAVY CHAPLAIN OFF-DUTY

This article was received by The Brethren Pub-
ihing Company from the JOINT PUBLIC
FFAIRS OFFICE Marine Air Station and 1st.
arine Aircraft Wing FPO Seattle, Washington
S764.

Chaplain Tom Schultz has contributed many
-ticks for publication in THE BRETHREN
VANGELIST, and the latest correspondence
om him contained news that for some time now
i has been ministering in Da Nang, Vietnam,
most constantly under enemy fire. He is win-
tering for Christ under very trying conditions,
id we ask that your prayers for him be included
| your petitions to our Heavenly Father. Pray

o for his family, Pat and their three sons who
e presently residing at 524 Adeline, Vandalia,

io 45377.

Correspondence to Chaplain Schultz can be
dressed :

Lt. Thomas A. Schultz, CHC, USNR

First Marine Aircraft Wing

MAPS 15, MAG 15 Chaplain, VMFA 232 BET

Da Nang, Republic of Vietnam

FPO San Francisco 96602

7 THAT DOES a Navy Chaplain do with his off-duty

V hours?

n the case of Navy Lieutenant Tom Schultz, a
nplain assigned to Marine Aircraft Group-15 of the
1 Marine Aircraft Wing in Iwakuni, Japan, he does
)-duty what he does on duty — he ministers.

5chultz, 36, a Dayton, Ohio native, is the pastor of
jf Iwakuni Evangelistic Center, a non-denominational

irch founded by Missions to Japan, Inc., and together

h a group of Marine volunteers runs the church
^ing his off-duty hours.

^.s if the church didn't keep him busy enough, he is
13 vice-president of the Japanese American Cultural
^endship Association (JACFA), an organization de-
;ined to promote cultural exchange and friendship
>ween the American servicemen and the Japanese
^idents of Iwakuni.

Under the direction of Lt. Schultz, the Iwakuni Evan-
Histic Church sponsors many activities participated in
I both American servicemen and the Japanese.

the activities run the gamut from cooking classes
tGible study classes that also double as English classes
I the Japanese church members.

Although pastor of this church for less than a year,
Lt. Schultz has seen the congregation grow considerably.
Schultz attributes the growth to his youthful volunteer
church workers. "I'm delighted with the number of
college-age young people who are coming to help," he
says. "They're fantastic."

Working with young people is the thing that Chaplain
Schultz thrives on, and is a contributing factor in the
success of the Iwakuni Evangelistic Church.

Tom Schultz is no stranger to the problems that young
people face in the woxld today. Prior to entering the
Navy, he was a school counselor for the Dayton, Ohio
public school system and during his tenure there, kept
an eye on the problems of the "now" generation as they
developed. "The young men and women serving our
country are among the reasons I came back into the
military," Schultz says.

Concurrent with his public school work Schultz was
pastor to the Ft. McKinley Church of the Brethren in
Dayton. But during this time he was still trying to reach
the youth.

"In a civilian church you don't find a great number
of young people," he said. "The congregation is made
up mainly of families and older people. In the military,
the church services consist primarily of young men
who are in church because they feel they have a definite
need to be there. This is what I find so exciting about
being a chaplain."

Getting involved is the by-word with Chaplain Schultz.
Whether on the flight line of one of the squadrons of

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Marine Aircraft Group-15 helping a young Marine solve
a personal problem, or at one of his many church activi-
ties, Lt. Schultz believes in getting involved with the
young people of today.

"Some people say that the youth of today are part of
the worst generation ever — I don't. The young men in
the military are more aware of the things around them
than ever before. They are becoming more and more
aware of God and Christ everyday. They are feeling
a stronger need for God and Christ everyday. They are
seeking their own answers to questions about God and
Christ. The young man in the military today is the
finest we've ever had and the generations to come will
be better."

With men like Lieutenant Tom Schultz to guide the
spiritual needs of the men in the military, there is no
doubt that they will be better.

*fc*

OPEN MY EYES, THAT I MAY SEE

TT SEEMS that lately almost every medium of commun-
ication has been used to its fullest extent to describe
how the world is being tarnished by pollution. Air
pollution, water pollution, this kind of pollution, that
kind of pollution, etc., etc.

It also seems most paradoxical that the means of
cleanliness is one of the culprits that causes pollution,
a detergent. Also chemicals that are to eliminate air
pollution in an internal combustion engine are still con-
tributing their share to air pollution.

If we would perhaps divert the tunnel-visioned view
we have on pollution a bit we might come up with
some better answers to the problem. I came across a
small literary gem the other day which might be just
the ideal way to look at a brighter and more colorful
view of the Universe. It is entitled A CREED FOR
TODAY

I will try to discover some new beauty every day.

I will watch for oportunities to see the sunrise and
the sunset, and from some special vantage point when-
ever possible.

I will look for beautiful birds, flowers, and trees ail
see how many I can learn to call by name.

I will examine snow flakes under a magnifying glai

when there is opportunity.

I
I will watch for rainbows in the sky, for eclipses

the sun and moon.

I will look often at the stars and learn the names
the most important ones.

I will listen for the "music of the universe" — wat|

flowing over rocks, trees bending in the wind, raindro,

pattering on the roof.

I
I will take advantage of every opportunity to he

great music and see great paintings.

I will watch for lovely poems and choice bits of pro:
and when I find something that I particularly want
make a part of myself, I will commit it to memory, j

I WILL REMEMBER ALWAYS THAT GOD SPEAI
TO ME THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL AND WI1
TRY TO UNDERSTAND HIS MESSAGE.

lay 6, 1972

Page Twenty-nine

THEN THEY DID — NOW THEY DON'T

She married him because he was such a "dominating
xan"; she divorced him because he was such a "dom-
lating male."

He married her because she was so "fragile and
etite"; he divorced her because she was so "weak and
elpless."

She married him because "he knows how to provide

good living"; she divorced him because "all he thinks
aout is business."

He married her because "she reminds me of my
lother"; he divorced her because "she's getting more
ke her mother every day."

She married him because he was "gay and romantic";
le divorced him because he was "shiftless and fun-
ving."

He married her because she was "steady and sensi-
le"; he divorced her because she was "boring and dull."

She married him because he was "the life of the
jarty"; she divorced him because "he never wants to
pme home from a party."

— Prairie Messenger

DO IT!

People remember 10 per cent of what they hear
50 per cent of what they see
70 per cent of what they say
90 per cent of what they do

HEBE IS A RECIPE FOR CHILD RAISING

1 cup Proverbs 22:6

2 tablespoons Proverbs 19:18
Dash Proverbs 23:13

Pinch Ephesians 6:4
1 teaspoon Proverbs 3:5
Vz cup Titus 2:3-7

Mix all the ingredients, add a pound of persistence,
one cup of love, and whip until right consistence.

This recipe is recommended by the Creator of
mankind.

from the College Corner News

POETRY CORNER

LORD, IT BELONGS NOT TO MY CARE

Lord, it belongs not to my care,

Whether I die or live;
To love and serve Thee is my share,

And this Thy grace must give.

If life be long I will be glad,

That I may long obey;
If short — yet why should I be sad

To soar to endless day?

Christ leads me through no darker rooms
Than He went through before;

He that unto God's kingdom comes,
Must enter by this door.

Come, Lord, when grace has made
me meet

Thy blessed face to see;
For if Thy work on earth be sweet,

What will Thy glory be!

Then I shall end my sad complaints,

And weary, sinful days;
And join with the triumphant saints,

To sing Jehovah's praise.

My knowledge of that life is small,

The eye of faith is dim;
But 'tis enough that Christ knows all,

And I shall be with Him.

— Richard Baxter

MY GARDEN

By Haile Chisholm

While cruel wars distress the world,
Blasting the hopes of youth and age,

I drop seeds beneath the sod,

Unmindful of the warrior's rage.

While kings and captains plot and plan
To overthrow and slay the foe,

I stir the slumbering soil, to coax

To quickened life, with spade and hoe.

The seeds I cover with the mold

Are not disturbed by gods of war:

They wait in patience God's full time,
Nor tremble at the cannons' roar.

I plant the garden in the hope

Of benefit to hungry men.
Wars crush the world in loss and pain,

My garden brings new life again,
from Nega Filings

I SOUGHT MY SOUL

I sought my soul,

But my soul I could not see;
I sought my God,

But my God eluded me;
I sought my brother,

And I found all three.

Author unknown

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In This Issue:

3 The Lost Sheep (Editorial)

4 Ministerial Student Aid Fund

6 Motivated Men

7 Ohio District Conference Program

10 News from the Brethren

11 Charge to Graduates

by Dr. Eric A. Walker

12 Missionary News

15 History of The North Manchester Brethren

19 The Brethren Layman

20 Sisterhood

25 NAE Notes

28 Our God and Country

by Rev. John Hoffman

30 Board of Christian Education

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NOTES and COMMENTS

This issue is dedicated to the MINISTERIAL
STUDENT AID FUND and is featured on pages
4, 5 and 6.

A timely article by Rev. John Hoffman entitled "Our
God and Country" is found on Pages 28 and 29. Too
often we center our thoughts on specific ideas or themes
at one particular time of the year when in reality we
should be concerned about these matters constantly.
Although this address was given some time ago, the
contents are still relevant, and with Decoration Day and
the Fourth of July right around the corner they may
be doubly so.

Since phase two has gone into effect, it seems t
everyone is climbing on the faster moving "Cost
Living" bandwagon. In order to keep from being
undated by the crashing waves of inflation,
Brethren Publishing Company had to check its sup
of life preservers. The result was that a new type
safeguard would have to be resorted to>, and the desc
tion of it can be found by turning to page twenty-f
of this issue of THE BRETHREN EVANGELIST.

[ay 20, 1972

Page Three

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THE LOST SHEEP

r[E OTHER EVENING we watched and listened to
a panel discussion on television. The panel was
ade up of a college professor, a minister and two
illege students, coeds.

The topic for discussion was to determine what if
pything is a slow changing religion doing in a fast
jianging world.

I The discussion got off to a fairly good start in that
ost of the panel were in agreement that the institu-
>nalized church per se is not really coming close to
?rforming its function which is to reach lost souls.
What was of deep concern to this writer was the fact
at one of the students without any eqivocation what-
ever boldiy announced her atheistic attitude and what
emed to her more easily understood, the idea of
olution.

Another matter of concern was this young lady's
titude of being completely independent upon herself
r her existence, for her own accomplishments, for
■r own success. At this point I wondered a bit about
iw many of us realize that we cannot really be
idependent.

[From where I stand it seems to me that the whole
!heme of the Universe, down to the creatures and all
iher life which occupies portions of the universe must
pend upon something for its very existence, and in
end everything has to depend upon God who
eated it.

Let us think about this for a moment. From the
Dment of birth, and one might even go back further
an that, man, animal or vegetable life starts to depend
( someone or something in order to sustain that life,
.(baby upon its mother, be it man or animal. Vegetable
ip upon the sun and rain. And man and the vegetable
'hgdom depend upon each other for oxygen and carbon
•pxide.

It seems to me that many people along with this
Jung lady accept the exposition of Genesis and our
i'viour's birth and second coming as being nothing
ij>re than fairy tales. In other words, the Missourian
tjitude of "show me" prevails.

;3cience to a great extent has always relied on theory
tat if it cannot be proven, it cannot be accepted. Yet, at
R? same time one of the basic, if not the most impor-
tit elements that man depends upon, especially in his
tj'hnological developments is electricity which cannot
I broken up as the atom, cannot be put in any specific
cegory consisting of certain components because they
<? undesignated and unspecified. The fact that this one
jment cannot be proven or substantially explained
is not hindered the progress of civilization.

Although the panel discussion came close to turning
out as a debate between atheism coupled with evolution
versus Christianity, there were a few comments inter-
jected from the various members of the panel which
dwelt on the subject to have been discussed.

The age old story of hypocrisy in the church was
brought up as usual, and perhaps it is one of the main
reasons for the church not adding more horse-power
in an attempt to catch up with a fast moving world.
But one does not necessarily have to confine hypocrisy
to the church alone and use it as an excuse to stay away
from what is commonly referred to as religion. In prac-
tically every avenue of life in our present day society
we can see exemplified the old saying: "Your actions
speak so loud, I can't hear what you are saying."

We are all familiar with the fable of the tortoise and
the hare, and at the present rate that the church
(institution) is travelling to deserve the name, slow
moving religion, it never will catch up, let alone pass
the hare regardless of how much he stops to rest or
loUigag around.

One observation made by this writer which could
shed a bit of light on why the slow moving religion is
not keeping up with a fast changing world was how this
one student declared her belief without hesitation and
regardless of who or how many people may have been
watching this particular program.

Whereas we who profess to be Bible believing Chris-
tians are very lackadaisical when it comes to carrying
out the duties we assumed when claiming Christ as
our Saviour. Is it because we skip over some portions
of the Scriptures when we read them, or are some of
these portions simply ignored? Especially the verse we
find recorded in Acts 1:8 "But ye shall receive power
after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye
shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in
all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part
of the earth."

This I believe is what Christ meant when He spoke
about the lost sheep. If the church must go beyond the
confines of the physical building's walls to accelerate
its speed to conform with this fast changing world, it
had better get busy overhauling the engine or install a
new one with more, not horse power, but the power of
the Holy Spirit. (G. S.)

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MINISTERIAL STUDENT AID IS VITAL

to the
BRETHREN CHURCH

by Virgil Meyer

THERE is an urgent need for the Church to
raise more money for Ministerial Student
Aid. Costs of education continue to climb. In
addition, the last year's job market for students
here in Ashland has been quite limited. It seems
quite apparent that any thinking- churchman
would realize that there is a direct relationship
between Ministerial Student Aid and the mission
effort on the part of the Church preaching- the
Gospel.

We have made every effort here at Ashland
College and Seminary to strengthen the training
program so that we can unequivocally state that
we provide our Brethren students the best train-
ing ever.

Given the demands of the ministry in the com-
plex world in which we live, we not only need good
training but the most able young people whom we
rear in the Brethren Church. Here at Ashland
we have accepted the responsibility to prepare
young men for the many different kinds of min-
istry which are available in our complex society —
whether it be the pulpit ministry, foreign mission

field, military chaplaincy, hospital chaplain^,
campus ministry, or college and seminal
teaching.

We have as fine young people as can be foil
anywhere on earth. The cost of education has g.je
up and up and up. They need our financial hjp
and we should share in their costs by invest !g
in their future. In order to get some idea of I tf
we are doing, we might look at the following :
ures. We have sixteen full-time pre-semin
students. These are students who are taking f r
hours of college work, which will prepare tt In
to enter the Seminary. When we understand tit
tuition, board and room for one year was $3,q),
the total costs for the sixteen students ^ls
$52,800. Our total giving for Ministerial Stud lit
Aid the last school year was $11,306. In additn
to the above total, we must remember that we J
fifteen Brethren students in the Seminary. '
fees there were $750, which amounts to $11,£J).
This does not include their living expenses E
apartment rent, food and clothing.

We would urge you to prayerfully look at tr
figures carefully and then share generously.

FIRST THINGS FIRST
Matthew 6:33

ay 20, 1972

Page Five

MINISTERIAL STUDENT AID MEANS PEOPLE

These are some of the people who will be helped by your gifts to MINISTERIAL STUDENT AID,
and in addition to these there are 15 Brethren men who are studying at the Seminary. They are able and
committed young people. The Brethren Church last year give $10,315.12 but there is a need for considerable
increase in aid.

The National Ministerial Association has assumed the responsibility of receiving an offering in the
denomination for MINISTERIAL STUDENT AID. The committee which administers this aid is; Dean
I Joseph R. Shultz, Rev. George Solomon, treasurer; Bradley Weidenhcmer; and Virgil Meyer, chairman.

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Left to right: Gerald Peck, Falls City; Dale Stoffer, Canton; Mike Radcliff, Milford; Paul Deardurff,
Gretna; Rick Voorhees, Flora; Richard Craver, Pittsburgh; Ken Van Duyne, Tiosa; Steve Swihart, Sara-
isota; Roscoe Keller, Jones Mills, Pa.; Randy Smith, Jefferson; Bruck Ronk, Ashland (Park Street).

Pre-Seminary students who were not present for the picture are: John Crawford, Vandergrift; Weston
His, Winding Waters; Harry Jones, Pittsburgh; John C. Shultz, Berlin; Ron Waters, Gretna.

Ashland Theological Seminary

l'ajre Six

The Brethren Evange

THE MAN IN THE PULPIT

The man in this pulpit is Richard Craver, who is from
Pittsburgh and is the son-in-law of Rev. Henry Bates.
Maxine, his wife, is the Assistant Librarian at Ashland
Theological Seminary. They have a little girl by the
name of Michelle who has had to have many operations
and still faces many additional ones because of a birth
defect.

Before Michelle's birth her father had committed him-
self to studying for the ministry. Richard is now a junior
at Ashland College and has four years of training ahead
of Km. Next year we will hope to give him some assis-
tance through MINISTERIAL STUDENT AID.

We could put each pre-seminary and seminary stu-
dent in that pulpit and then put a big question mark
above it. Each one has a story. Every one has a need.
Many times it is financial, but many other times it is
emotional, social or spiritual.

They are all, together with us, a part of the total min-
istry of the Brethren Church. When you look at the
picture above, imagine one of the pre-seminary or sem-
inary students in that pulpit whom you know personally,
and ask yourself, "What is his problem?"

We know that a very great concern is the problem of
getting enough money to finish the training. We urge
you to prayerfully consider your committal to the
MINISTERIAL STUDENT AID FUND.

JUNE IS MINISTERIAL STUDENT AID MONTH

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MOTIVATED MEN

;

by Condi Bee

JACK OXENRIDER

TACK OXENRIDER, 24, is a Middler at Ashland Theo-
^ logical Seminary majoring in Christian Education.
He is from the Bryan, Ohio Brethren Church and has
been a member there for 15 years.

He attended St. Francis College and graduated from
the Fort Wayne Bible College in Indiana where he was
active in Campus Crusade for Christ and Inter-varsity
sports.

Jack's wife, Dodi, is from the Ebamjer Mennonite
Church in Bluff ton, Ohio. She is a teacher and the
president of the Sem-wives at Ashland Theological
Seminary.

Jack is presently working at the Thrifty Mart in
Ashland and as a youth director at the Park Avenue
Baptist Church in MansfieM, Ohio. He is one of the
organizers of the Ashland Power and Light Company, a
coffee house group ministry to the youth of the Ashland-
Mansfield area. Jack plans to work with youth and
college-age people in a teaching ministry after he grad-
uates in June of 1973.

ty 20, 1972 Page Seven

THE EIGHTY-NINTH CONFERENCE

of the
OHIO CONFERENCE OF BRETHREN CHURCHES

CAMP BETHANY

JUNE 22-24, 1972

.IF'*-

ijeme: "First Things First" Conference Organization

lets: ". . . lay up for yourself treasures in heaven"

Matthew 6:20-21 Moderator Ronald Waters

. thou shalt love the Lord thy God"
Matthew 22:37-38

Conference Musicians

Moderator-elect Charles Munson

Secretary Joan Ronk

Assistant Secretary Charlene Rowser

[mists John Farlow Treasurer Thomas Stoffer

Carol Swihart Assi3tant Treasurer Lois Byler

:ig Leaders Paul Shank n ,

William Walk Statlstlcian Eleanor Bolton

Bradley Weidenhamer Statutory Agent Elton Whitted

Page Eight

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PROGRAM

Thursday — June 22

1:00 Registration: Housing

5:30- 6:30 Fellowship Dinner
6:30 Registration: Delegates and Housing

7:30 Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart

Invocation — Ronald Waters
Greetings — Ronald Waters, Moderator

The Ohio Conference
Sing Praises to the Lord
Give ear to my words, O Lord-
Virgil Barnhart, Gratis
Special Music —

Bill and Sharon Walk, Gratis
Message, "Those Steepled Boxes"
Charles Munson, Moderator-elect
Rejoice in the Lord
Benediction
9:30-10:15 Extra-dimensional Chats
10:30 Campfire (planned by Youth)

I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep.

Friday morning — June 23

6:30 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning,

O Lord
7:00- 7:45 Breakfast

8:15 Registration: Delegates and Housing

8:45- 9:15 A Time of Devotion

Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord
Special Music — West Alexandria trio
Devotional Study, "How to Give Away
Your Faith" Herbert Gilmer,
West Alexandria
9:15-10:00 Sing Praises

Message, "The Good or The Better"
Ronald Waters, Moderator
10:00-10:30 Mid-morning Break

Conference Briefing Sessions
Registration: Delegates and Housing
10:30-12:00 Come now, let us reason together
Prayer

Announcements

Report of the Credential Committee
Organization of 1972 Conference
Reading of Recommendations from

the Executive Committee
Election of the Committee on Committees
Election of the Nominating Committee
Election of the Board members
Acceptance of Reports
Treasurer — Thomas Stoffer
Statistician — Eleanor Bolton
A Time of Sharing District Interests
Board of Christian Education
Board of Evangelists
Ministerial Examining Board
Board of Trustees
Report of the Election of the
Committee on Committees
Report of the Election of the
Nominating Committee

12:00

1:00- 1:30
1:30- 2:30

2:30- 4:00

4:00
5:30

7:30

9:30-10:15
10:30

6:30

00- 7:45

45- 9:45

9:45-10:00
10:00-10:30

10:30-12:00

Report of the Election of the
Board members
Lunch

Friday afternoon — June 23

Registration: Delegates and Housing
Woman's Missionary Society, Laymen-

Ministerium
Come now, let us reason together
Prayer

Announcements
Reading of the Minutes
Report of the Credential Committee
Action on Recommendations of

the Executive Committee
Action on Executive Committee's
Recommendations from the
Moderator's Address
Report of Special Committees

Constitution Committee
Selection of Delegates at Large to
General Conference
A Time of Sharing Missions

Mission Board
Committee and Board Meetings
Dinner

Friday evening — June 23

I Will Praise Thee, O Lord
Joy to the World
Consider my meditation —

The Singing Youth, New Lebanon
Special Music — The Singing Youth,

New Lebanon
Message, "God's Priorities"

Owen H. Alderfer, Professor of Chith
History, Ashland Theological Semirj"y
Rejoice in the Lord
Benediction
Extra-dimensional Chats
Campfire |

I laid me down and slept.

Saturday morning — June 24

In the morning will I direct my prayer ljto

Thee, and will look up.
Breakfast

Registration: Delegates
Woman's Missionary Society, Sisterho

Laymen, Ministerium
Mid-morning Break
A Time of Devotion

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord

Special Music — Annette Carter and
Geneva Berkshire, Dayton

Devotional Study — John T. Byler, Ca
Come now, and let us reason together

Prayer

Announcements

Reading of the Minutes

Report of the Credential Committee

Election of Officers

,y 20, 1972

Page Nine

Election of Committee Members

Selection of Time and Place of
1973 Conference

Printing of Minutes and Distribution

Unfinished Business

Report of the Election of Officers

Report of the Election of
Committee Members

Final Reading of the Minutes

Adoption of the Minutes as the Offical
Record of this Conference Meeting
Installation of Officers
Adjournment
Missionary Luncheon

Ray Aspinall

AUXILIARIES

Woman's Missionary Society

Friday— 1:30

lcome and Announcements

motional Period

cussion Groups sharing ideas on

Joyful Ways of Putting First Things First"

endship Circle and Benediction

Saturday — 8:45

motional Period and Project Offering

or Camp Bethany

'•ction of Officers

Meet for 1973

jicussion Group Reports,

jjoyful Ways of Putting First Things First"

endship Circle and Benediction

Ministerium

Friday— 1:30

Combined meeting with the Laymen in charge
f the program.

Saturday — 8 :45

rations — William Walk
ction of Officers
•■siness

Brethren Youth

Board of Christian Education-
Carol Gilbert assisted by Doug Denbow

Thursday evening

5:30 Fellowship Dinner*

6:30 Registration: Delegates and Housing

7:30 Group singing at Cedar Lodge Fireplace

8:00 " 'OUR FRONT PORCH' and How We

Got It Together" Steve Moutoux,

Black River Senior
8:30 Refresh and group singing (planning

for campfire)
9:00 "Getting Your Thing Together—

and In God's Order"
10:30 Campfire (youth leading all)*

Friday all day

7:00- 7:45 Breakfast*

8:45 Creating Devotion Where the Action Is

9:00 "Analyzing the Goals — Long and

Short Range" Doug Denbow,

Institute of Church Dynamics
Practical Application of Leadership

Principles
"Calendaring the Holy Spirit"

Doug Denbow
Swimming (individual counseling)
Lunch (ministry to elderly and children)
Eat

Split for Loudonville Canoe Livery
Bag Dinner in Loudonville with Albion

kids in "OUR FRONT PORCH"
Split for theater
"OUR FRONT PORCH" Production

and Ministry
Split for Camp Bethany
Campfire*

Saturday

Breakfast*

Reflections and Visions in Devotion

Sisterhood

Practical Planning Session (a working

model for Chiefs)
Practical Work Session (a working
model for Indians)
10:30 Recreation and Packing

(individual counseling)
12:30 Missionary Luncheon*

* Joint youth and adult functions; all others are
separate.

9:30

10:00

10:30

12:00

12:30

1:30

5:30

7:00
7:30

9:30
10:30

7:00- 7:45

8:30

9:00

FIRST THINGS FIRST
Matthew 6:33

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Waterloo, Iowa. On Good Friday the
Waterloo Brethren hosted the area
Evangelical Churches in a special
service. The Youth Choir under
the direction of Mrs. Robert Shafer
presented their Easter Cantata
"The Glory of Easter." Easter
Sunrise services included special
numbers by the Senior and Junior
Choirs.

Udell, Iowa. Mr. John Lewis, pastor
from the Gospel Chapel in Center -
ville has been filling the pulpit on
Sunday morning. Special Holy
Week services were held with Mr.
David Manning as guest speaker.
Mr. Manning is from the College
Corner Brethren Church.

Cedar Falls, Nebr. A carry-in dinner
was held for the Garnold Hoskins
family. They came from the Water-
loo Church in 1968 as short-term
missionaries and are now return-
ing to Waterloo. Four members of
the church enjoyed the Lay School
of Theology with Dean Shultz and
Dr. Munson.

Belief ontaine, Ohio The Gretna
Brethren Church were fortunate
in securing Rev. Ray Aspinall for
services on May 21. A carry-in
meal was held at noon.

Milledgeville, 111. Sunday, April 23
the Youth and Laymen took charge
of services while the pastor was
in Fremont, Ohio. The Laymen
presented the morning program
and the Youth the evening pro-
gram. Both were wonderful ser-
vices. Pastor Black completed a
Pastoral Counselling Seminar
sponsored by the Sinnissippi
Mental Health Center.

Lanark, 111. Rev. and Mrs. Paul
Steiner were in Canton, Ohio for
a week of revival services April
16-21. Mr. Randy Best will be
speaking at the church June 4.

Ashland, Ohio (Park Street) On

Youth Sunday, May 7, the Sr. High
Youth conducted the service with
Douglas Denbow as guest speaker.
The Madrigal Singers from the
Junior High School performed in
the evening service.

Nappanee, Ind. The Nappanee and
Goshen, Indiana choirs will pre-
sent "So Send I You" at the Dis-
trict Conference on June 4.

Goshen, Ind. Sunday evening, April
30, a "Night of Music" was en-
joyed. Lee Stiver, his son Dave,
and Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Siers
presented the program. There were
solos, duets, and group singing.
Mr. Siers, a professional ventrilo-
quist, added a touch of laughter.

Shipshewana, Ind. Evangelist Russ
Gordon of Ft. Scott, Kansas is
scheduled to bring the inspirational
addresses during the District Con-
ference.

Hagerstown, Md. Mr. Rex McCona-
hay, a seminary student at Ash-
land Theological Seminary, will
act as summer associate pastor
for The First Brethren Church.

New Lebanon, Ohio. The "Singing
Youth" have a new name. The
group is now known as "J. C. and
Company." They sang Sunday eve-
ning April 30.

Central District. Mr. and Mrs. Rancj
Best, Lost Creek, Kentucky w!
be working in the Central Distri;
Camp for the week of June 4-10. j
Central District Conference w|
be July 21 and 22 at LanarJ
Illinois.

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Barr a
the proud parents of a boy bo:
May 4, 1972. The baby weighted
pounds and 2 ounces at birt
Gerald will be graduating fro
Ashland Theological Seminary
May.

Goldencrires

Mr. and Mrs. Garber Wright ce
brater their 58th Anniversary i
April 15, 1972. They are fro
Andrews, Indiana.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH

North Manchester, Ind. —

4 by baptism
Lanark, 111. — 11 by baptism

7 by letter
New Lebanon, Oliio — 10 by baptis
Stockton, Calif. — 2 by baptism

1 by transfer of
letter

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CHARGE TO GRADUATES

(The following address, condensed, by Dr. Eric A. Walker, President of
The Pennsylvania State University, was delivered on September 11, 1969,
to the members of this graduating class.)

Ladies and gentlemen of the graduating class and
hose who got advanced degrees. Let me extend to each
)f you my personal congratulations and those of the
pntire University on the degree you have earned today.

This ceremony marks the completion of an important
phase of your life. It is an occasion in which all who
know you can share in your sense of pride and accom-
plishment. But no one has more pride in your
iccomplishment than the older generation. But I am
not going to tell that older generation how bright you
ire. Nor am I going to say we have made a mess of
i.hings and you — the younger ones — are the hope of
nankind. I would like to reverse that process. For if
/ou of the graduating class will look over into the
pleaehers to your left or right, I will reintroduce you to
representatives of some of the most remarkable people
ever to walk the earth. People you might want to thank
pn this graduation day. These are people you already
know — your parents and grandparents. And, if you
(will bear with me for five minutes, I think you will
(agree that a remarkable people they are indeed. Let
me tell you about them.

Not long ago an educator from Northwestern
University by the name of Bergen Evans, a radio per-
former known to your parents, got together some facts
about these two generations — your parents and
jgrandparents. I'd like to share some of these facts with
you.

These — your parents and grandparents — are the
people who within just five decades — 1919-1969 — have
by their work increased your life expectancy by approx-
imately fifty per cent — who while cutting the working
day by a third, have more than doubled per capita
output.

These are the people who have given you a healthier
world than they found. And because of this, you no
longer have to fear epidemics of flu, typhus, diphteria,
smallpox, scarlet fever, measles or mumps that they
knew in their youth. And the dreaded polio is no longer
a medical factor, while TB is almost unheard of.

Let me remind you that these remarkable people
have lived through history's greatest depression. Many
of these people know what it is to be poor, what it is
to be hungry and cold. And because of this, they deter-
mined that it would not happen to you, that you would
have a better life, you would have good food to eat,
milk to drink, vitamins to nourish you, a warm home,
better schools and greater opportunities to succeed than
they had.

Because they gave you the best, you are the tallest,
healthiest, brightest, and probably best looking gener-
ation to inhabit the land.

And because they were materialistic, you will work
fewer hours, learn more, have more leisure time, travel
to more distant places, and have more of a chance to
follow your life's ambition.

These are also the people who fought man's grisliest
war. They are the people who defeated the tyranny of
Hitler, and who when it was all over, had the com-
passion to spend billions of dollars to help their former
enemies rebuild their homelands. And these are the
people who had the sense to begin the United Nations.

They built thousands of high schools, trained and
hired tens of thousands of better teachers, and at the
same time made higher education a very real possibility
for millions of youngsters — where once it was only
the dream of a wealthy few.

While they have done all these things, they have had
some failures. But they — these generations — made more
progress by the sweat of their brows than in any pre-
vious era, and don't you forget it. And, if your gener-
ation can make as much progress in as many areas as
these two generations have, you should be able to
solve a good many of the world's remaining ills.

It is my hope, and I know the hope of these two
generations, that you find the answers to many of the
problems that plague mankind.

But it won't be easy. And you won't do it by negative
thoughts nor by tearing down or belittling. You may
and can do it by hard work, humility, hope, and faith in
mankind. Try it.

Good-bye and good luck to all of you.

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HOLY WEEK AT BRETHREN

WE AT BRETHREN HOUSE have vividly expe-
rienced the events of Holy Week. Before we began
this series, we gave a pre-test with questions relating to
Palm Sunday, Crucifixion, and Resurrection, in order to
determine the knowledge and understanding of the chil-
dren about this week of Christ's life. We discovered the
children had very little awareness of the events and
even less understanding of the terms commonly used
to describe them.

During the week leading up to Palm Sunday the chil-
dren made individual pictures of the Palm Sunday scene
with live palm branches easily provided in Florida. Many
also worked on a nine-foot mural as well, depicting that
day on a large scale. This mural then became the wor-
ship focus for our Saturday Church School. In order to
make the event real we reenacted the entire day follow-
ing a narration from Scripture. The children began in
the kitchen in a group and processed through Bethany,
Bethphage, and finally to Jerusalem, passing signs
throughout the house to tell them where they were in
their journey. We ended the day with joyous shouts of
Hosanna as palm branches were laid throughout the
house.

Sunday morning in our Adult worship experience we
again walked the road to Jerusalem. As we entered, a
piece of brown paper, spread across four tables, was
laid out with signposts of the cities along the way. We
were all to become involved in drawing and depicting
the scene, of Palm Sunday. Everyone without fail, said
"Oh, I can't draw." Yet everyone did participate and
the scene took on many unique features as each one got
involved. The scene had such varying things as a stable

for donkeys, with one missing, where they got tl(
donkey for Jesus, houses with people on stairs arj
looking out of windows, a temple, rather ornately deco
ated by one of our youngest children, branches ar
clothes all along the road. The donkey's footprin
showed the journey from the stable to the place whei
Jesus was riding in the center of the picture. After
time together in group worship the adults were th€
directed to some personal activities of meditation, e
pression and sharing while the children returned to tl
mural and worked quietly. We all indeed remembers
and shared in the triumphant coming of the King.

As the weeks followed, the children were engaged :
making a fold-out book with one page each for tl
events of the Holy Week. This was done to cement tl
sequence of time and to reinforce the fact that evt
though momentous in themselves, they actually tot
place within the space of one week of Christ's life.

On Wednesday and Thursday of Holy Week, the bac
porch was the setting for the Lord's supper. At tl
communion table each place had a yellow paper pla
marked with the name of a disciple and one for Jesui
In the center, was the cup, a tray for the bread and
food plate. At the side was a basin and towel. Ov<
the door was the label "The Upper Room" and the chj
dren were invited, not more than twelve at a time,
visit the Upper Room. The doors were then closed
shut out distractions, and Pastor Lersch talked abo
the observance of communion as Jesus experienced j
during the Last Supper. The children listened attentive
and responded respectfully. This was done several timj
over a two-day period, and it is estimated that eighty

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nore children experienced this event. Several oppor-
unities for feedback suggest that this was a meaningful
?xperience for them.

On Saturday morning between Good Friday and
Caster, the children arrived to find a five-foot square
omb before them with a large gray (cardboard) stone
wer the front. During the worship period, Pastor Lersch
•eviewed the events of Good Friday and Saturday, and
hen with narration from the Scripture, the children
iicted out the events of Easter morning.

It has been rewarding to hear many of the children
respond quickly and enthusiastically to questions about
,vhat happened during Holy Week. In giving the same
:est again as a Post-test we found that there was, in
nany cases, a significant gain of understanding. It is
lard to determine the results of such an experience, but
ive feel many lives were deeply influenced and effected
jjy coming face to face with the reality of Jesus' life,
death and resurrection.

Bonnie Munson
Brethren House
St. Petersburg, Florida

BRETHREN MISSION BOARD REPRESENTED
ON NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Virgil Ingraham

John Rowsey

Rev. M. Virgil Ingraham, General Secretary of the
Missionary Board of the Brethren Church has been
a. member of the board of the Evangelical Foreign Mis-
sion Association (EFMA) since 1970, and as a part of
this responsibility he has also been serving on the board
)f the subsidiary affiliate the Evangelical Missionary
Information Service (EMIS). During the annual meeting
3f the EFMA (in conjunction with the convention of the
National Association of Evangelicals in St. Louis), Rev.
[ngraham was elected Treasurer of the EFMA which
places him on the Executive Committee of this
organization.

During the annual meeting of the Evangelical Home
Missions Association (EHMAl in St. Louis, action was
taken giving power to the Executive Committee to pur-
sue the merger of the EHMA with the Evangelism
Commission of the NAE (National Association of Evan-
gelicals) in the light of the common and similar goals
of these two commissions. Mr. John Rowsey, Associate
Secretary of the Missionary Board of the Brethren
Church was named Secretary of the EHMA during this
meeting, therefore serving on the Executive Committee.

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TN A SERVICE ON APRIL 16, Juan Carlos Miranda
was set apart for the Gospel ministry in the Brethren
Church (see Brethren Evangelist for May 6, 1972). Rev.
Miranda and his wife Maria were born and grew up in
Rosario, Argentina. They both were baptized into mem-
bership in the Brethren church of this city and were
married in this church. They both graduated from the
Buenos Aires Bible Institute and Juan Carlos served as
assistant pastor in Brethren Churches in the area. After
graduation they served Brethren pastorates in Victoria,
Bombal, Bigand, and Villa Magueta for varying lengths
of time.

In 1957 the family moved to the United States where
Juan Carlos graduated from Olivet Nazarene College
and took graduate work at Trinity University and the
Nazarene Theological Seminary. He will graduate from
Ashland Theological Seminary in June with a Master of
Divinity degree.

While serving a Mexican-American church in Texas
he was ordained by the Nazarene church and the Breth-
ren church recognized that ordination in the service on
April 16. We are happy that this very qualified minister
will be returning to Argentina in July to serve as a
professor at the Eden Bible Institute of the Brethren
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During this same service of setting apart for minist
in the Brethren Church, Maria J. Miranda was con;
crated as the wife of an elder of the Brethren Churc
Her training and capabilities will also be used in t
Eden Bible Institute when they return to their nati
land with their five children: Adriana, Gustavo, Samu
Michael, and Yvonne.

May God richly bless you, Juan Carlos and Maria,
you continue to serve Him . . . again in Argentina.

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HISTORY OF THE NORTH MANCHESTER, INDIANA CHURCH

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nE TOWN OF NORTH MANCHESTER is a beauti-
ul town with wide streets and many shade trees
fling the sidewalks. It is a growing town. Originally,
was strictly an agricultural community with scarcely
iry industries.

iln 1895, the Church of the Brethren purchased the
. B. Seminary which was located in Roanoke, Indiana,
was moved to North Manchester and it became
,anchester College. Dr. Otho Winger became its
resident in 1911.

The addition of the college brought more people, and
e town began a slow growth which has made more
pid strides in the past few years. The schools have
nsolidated and expanded; the college has grown and
e town is now also an industrial community. You will
>w find construction workers, builders, truckers,
isiness men and women, teachers, college professors
id many retired folk living here.

A shopping center has been added west of town with
w stores and many new homes also constructed in
id near this area. Two homes for the aged — Timber-
est, Church of the Brethren home, and Estelle Peabody
emorial Home, a Presbyterian church home. This was

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originally built by Mr. Tom Peabody of the Peabody
Seating Company.

North Manchester and the surrounding community
supports ten churches: Bible Baptist, Catholic, Church
of the Brethren, First Brethren, German Baptist (Old
Order), Lutheran, Nazarene, United Methodist, United
Missionary, and United Church of Christ.

The Church

In looking through material for the early history, we
find records very limited, but a short history prepared
for the 1962 Homecoming by Mrs, J. R. Schutz found
a few facts which were verified. The first deacons were
Lawson Grossnickle, Israel Penrod and Dan Sala. John
Domer was one of the first trustees. H. A. Switzer was
the first Sunday School superintendent. Mr. and Mrs.
F. P. Creager, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wright, Mr. and
Mrs, George Conrad, Mr. and Mrs. George Harshman,
Mr. and Mrs. Union Ohmart were among the early
deacons and deaconesses. John Domer and Mr. and Mrs.
Sam Landis were trustees, Isaiah B. Wright was origi-
nally a member of the Church of the Brethren, but trans-
ferred his membership to this church, and married
Nettie Misner, a charter member of this church. He
became the first Elder, and served in this capacity until
his death.

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Pastors who have served this congregation are: Simon
Bonebrake, William W. Summers, D. C. Christner, W. C.
Perry, R. R. Teeter, J. M. Fox, W. H. Miller, L. O. Hub-
bard, George W. Rench, E. D. Burnworth, George Baer,
J. L. Kimmel, Ben Flora, George Ronk, Charles A.
Bame, J. Raymond Schutz, A. E. Thomas, Herbert H.
Rowsey, Bert Hodge, D. Richard Wolfe, Henry G. Bates,
Stanton Leland, and presently Woodrow A. Immel. (John
Svaan and A. T. Ronk were interim pastors). During
the early years of the church, many of the pastors
served only a one-year term. Rev. Schutz gave the
longest term of service — 22 years.

At the present time, our deacons and deaconesres
serving are Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ruse, Mr. and Mrs.
Ross Briner, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Burch, Mr. and Mrs.
Alfred Carter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Conrad, Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Jackson, Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith, Mrs.
Charles Ambridge, Mrs. Ralph Frey, Mrs. Elmer Ebbing-
house, Mrs. Helen Hunter and Mrs. Arthur Arthur.

1883: The First Brethren Church of North Man-
chester, Indiana, was organized in 1883 with twenty-five
charter members under the leadership of Elder John
Nicholson.

1885: The first Communion was held in the barn
of Simon Bonebrake who was the first pastor. For al-
most two years, services were held in the United Breth-
ren Church, and in July 1885, when the U.B congrega^
tion decided to build a new church, the First Brethren
purchased the old building for $200 and moved it to the
present location on the corner of Fifth and Sycamore
streets. W. W. Summers, H. A. Switzer and D. F. Dice
signed the note to buy the building. In 1904, a number of
Improvements were made on the church building, and
from then on the congregation grew in number.

1907: In 1907, a revival meeting was held with Rev.
I. D. Bowman as the evangelist which resulted in sixty-
four converts!

1911: In January, 1911, at a business meeting, the
first plans were made for building a new church edifice.
By July, the congregation voted to go on with the build-
ing plans as soon as $6,000 was raised. This amount was
raised in a few days time. James Early, of southern
Indiana, was the architect and Ezra Frantz, a member
of the congregation, was the contractor. This work was
completed in 1912 at a cost of $9,100. Some labor was
donated by church members. Regular wages for car-
penters at that time ranged from $2.00 to $2.25 for a
ten-hour day. Brick masons received 60<£ an hour. Mr.
J. H. Weking made the form for the castings which
were later made by the local foundry. The plowing for
the sliding doors was done by hand. Some of the men
employed were Curtis Gable, Dan Miller, Esta Miller,
Jacob Bonewitz and Charlie Nichols. Rev. J. L. Kimmel
was pastor at this time.

The old building was moved to the rear on Fifth
Street, and used while the new church was being built.
Later, it was sold for $40 to George Myers who dis-
mantled it and used much of the lumber to build two
houses on Fourth Street.

1914: In 1914, during the ministry of Rev. Benjamin
Flora, another successful revival was held with Rev.
Ashman as the evangelist. Forty-seven members were
added to the church.

1921: Under the leadership of Rev. J. Raymond
Schutz, in 1921 a constitution was adopted, and was

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revised in 1955 while Rev. D. Richard Wolfe was past-
Currently, several changes have been adopted, and
printing is in process.

1927: The church voted to support a missionary
our South American field in 1927. Mr. and M
Romanengi (Eleanor Yoder), seniors in Ashland Collejj,
were considered and were invited to visit North Mi;
Chester to get acquainted with the congregation. Mj.
Romanengi was the oldest daughter of Mr. and M
C. F. Yoder, our pioneer workers in the South Americ
field. These young talented people took the entire mo:
ing worship service, and delighted the congregati
with their talks and music. On the next Sunday, t
church voted unanimously to extend to them a call
our representative.

The directory and yearbook of 1927 has the followi
paragraph: "The year has been a successful one fr<
every point of view. The attendances have been lai
at both morning and evening services, and a splem
spirit has prevailed. The finances of the church ha
been cheerfully supplied without pressure. The missii
ary contributions of the church are now nearly as larJ;
as the budget for current expenses, and this is the to
sign of the spiritual life of the church." Rev. J. Ri
mond Schutz was pastor.

We observed our first Good Friday service in 19
By 1930, it was requested by the local Ministerial Asi
ciation that this service be held as a joint service for '
churches of the community in the Lutheran Chur
because it was larger, and more centrally located, a
easier for the business people to attend.

Before the death of Rev. Schutz in 1945, plans h
been made for a building program which included
parsonage and an educational area. The Building Co
mittee consisted of Ernest Penrod, chairman, Sylv |
Cripe, Charles Reiff, Walter Loucks and Wayne Ru

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Seated I. to r.: Mrs. Helen Baker; Ellen Bundy; Joan Jackson.

Standing 1. to r.: Helen Vandermark; Marlee Beck; Mary Lou Shutz, Supt.

The parsonage was built in 1946 at 404 North Wayne
treet on a lot donated by Mrs. Rosa Harrell, and was
jirst occupied by Rev. Bert Hodge and family. However,
lecause of rising costs of contraction, actual building of
fie educational plant was postponed, but in 1956 it cul-
minated into a two-story addition adjoining the church
n the east. It affords adequate facilities for a well
rganized Sunday School, library, pastor's study, choir
oom, nursery, rest rooms and so on. The cost was
|pproximately $60,000. The building committee at that
me was Ross Briner, chairman, Dorsey Brandenburg,
Vayne Ruse, Paul Frey and Oman Harris.
i The indebtedness for the annex was paid off in 1965.
p 1966, the lot and house adjacent to the church (south)
pas purchased of Charles G. Kennedy for $11,000. The
»use was razed, the lot cleaned off and a parking area
ras established which affords off-the-street parking for
lany cars. Much of this work was done by willing
rorkers, members of the congregation.
At a church business meeting in October 1971, the
uestion came up as to the need for refurbishing the
hurch sanctuary. The pews were the same hard pews
istalled when the church was built in 1911 and 1912,
id further repair seemed impractical. This problem
as brought to the attention of the congregation the
blowing Sunday and received unanimous approval, and
le trustees were instructed to carry out these plans.
(February, 1972, services were held in the basement
IE the church for two Sundays, so the sanctuary could
2 emptied of the old pews, the floors sanded and re-
nished, and a general cleaning and refurbishing of
ie entire church. Services in the basement were rather
'owded, but the "to-getherness" was very pleasant. The
eaning and polishing was accomplished by many mem-
rs of the congregation.

The pews were installed the latter part of February
and the dedication was held March 12, 1972. The cost
of the entire project — padded pews, refinishing of floors,
pads for pews in balcony, carpeting for stairways-
amounted to a total of $8,500. This entire indebtedness
was paid off when pews were installed. The committee
appointed for this project included Sam Amberg, chair-
man, Mrs. Paul Wendel, Mrs. Dale Smith, Tom Burch
and Harry Leffel.

In 1965, this congregation voted a Missionary Support
program with a goal of $2,500 to be in support of Rev.
Larry Bolinger and his family; this goal has increased
to $5,000 in this year 1972 — this amount having been
specified for support of not only the Larry Bolingers
but also Miss Becky Baker. The Bolingers are now serv-
ing in the foreign missionary field at Mbororo, Nigeria,
West Africa, and Becky Baker is teaching at Riverside
Christian Training School in Lost Creek, Kentucky. All
are members of this congregation.

The North Manchester church has supported its
college and seminary at Ashland, Ohio, both with its
young people as students and seminarians, and also with
its finances. In recent years, Dr. Lloyd Smith was called
to serve as one of the College Board of trustees.

Regarding memorials, Mrs. Lois Wright Brown and
Miss Ruby Wright sent a check for a memorial to their
parents, Elder and Mrs. I. B. Wright. This was used to
partially carpet the sanctuary and pulpit area. The
chimes on the organ were given by Rev. and Mrs. Immel
as a memorial for Rev. Immel's mother. The purchase
of the new upholstered choir chairs are also one of the
projects for which memorial funds have been used.
The Memorial Fund has been established for those who
wish to contribute funds in memory of a loved one; this
fund is administered by the Board of Deacons.

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An adult choir of around 25 voices enhances the wor-
ship services, and is under the able direction of Mrs. Don
Schutz, In recent years, a junior choir has been organ-
ized with approximately 15 voices frequently rendering
special music themselves, or in cooperation with the
adult choir. Mrs. Immel is the organist and Mr. Scott
Duffy the pianist. Their special duets are inspirational.

In the beginning, there was no musical instrument
in the church. In a few years, however, a small organ
was purchased. Later on, the Sisterhood of Mary and
Martha became responsible for the purchase of the
Hammond Organ in the sanctuary. This group laid by
a fund for many years for this purpose, and furnished
more than half of the purchase price. The committee
of S.M.M. girls heading this project was composed of
Pearl Creager, Grace Ebbinghouse, Ethel Grossnickle,
Carrie Sausaman and Carrie Swank. The Volunteer
Class purchased the grand piano in the sanctuary, and
was responsible for the purchase of two pianos for the
Sunday School rooms.

Early in the history of this church, Rev. J. M. Fox
organized a society for children and young people called
"The King's Children." This group was later called
Christian Endeavor, and is now known as Brethren
Youth. There are three Brethren Youth groups — Juniors,
Junior Highs, and Senior Highs. There is also a Sister-
hood of Mary and Martha (Juniors), and both a girl and
boy scout group which meets in the Sunday School
Annex. The church sponsors the Boy Scout Troop.

The church auxiliaries have had various projects
through the years. Some of the most recent include the
cook books as "Special Recipes of the Brethren"; the
book contains favorite recipes of member and friends of
the Hadassah Circle. Six thousand copies have been
printed and sold, and are still selling locally and in
various parts of the United States. W.M.S. (Group I)
has made and sold more than 200 quarts of very tasty
mincemeat annually. The J.O.Y. Circle began shortly

before Thanksgiving to make their delicious peanj
brittle, and then worked at it one day each week unij
just before Christmas. This year they used 350 pounl
of peanuts and netted a profit of $538. With this, th<
are able to support an Indonesian orphan and help wi|
other projects as they arise. The men in the Win-
Couple class have had a very profitable project with juj
"junk." They have quite a system, it seems. They wat!
when furnaces or similar discards are being throv-
away or changed, and some of the men pick up t
"junk" which is then taken to the home of one of t|
class members for storage. When they have a sufficiej
supply, it is then removed by other class members to|
place for recycling. The Two-By Two Class has be
collecting old junk glass for recycling. They have tv
tons of broken glass packed in barrels for shipping, ai
more is added each week.

The Brethren Church was formed in 1883 at Ashlar
Ohio. The next year at Dayton it was named official]!
and the following resolution was adopted: Resolve
that our motto shall be the Bible, the whole Bible a!
nothing but the Bible. Rev. Woodrow Immel has be
our pastor for over ten years, and they have been go
years. Good years of Bible teaching and preaching, bas
on the original resolution of the Brethren Church. Undi
his guidance, the church membership has grown to 4j
persons. Each Sunday, the church is filled with meij
bers and friends for Christian fellowship and to hear 1 1
proclaming of the Gospel. May the Holy Spirit contin
to work in our midst.

(Material compiled and written for this artid
by Miss Marie Creager, a long-time faithful men
her of this congregation.)

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Meeting

Ddger H. Geaslen

PROGRAM FOR JUNE

ALIBIS FOR PARKING TICKETS

1 VERY MONTH the city of Los Angeles collects fines
for about 100,000 parking tickets! The chief of the
jiffic division reported on some of the alibis that come

his desk from folks trying to beg off from paying
e fines. His list is a bit sad and a bit funny!

)ne woman wrote that the ticket had actually been
yen to her ex-husband who left it for her as "my
ure of the community property!"

)ne man wrote: "I've got problems — so if you will
It overlook this one, so will I!" He said his wife had
ttked him out, dogs who once loved him had barked
?jhim, and cats who had once purred in his lap were
Rasing him, and he added: "I feel rejected and lost."

The chief says he can't let them get away with their
ias for mercy. The court represents the law, and the
Y has various ways of catching up with those who
El to pay the fines.

rhere is a verse in Luke 14:18a which says: "They
I with one consent began to make excuse . . ." even
aen they were invited to a feast! One man was too

jorbed with some new property he had bought

other with some new oxen and a third man gave his
ate as an excuse! Their thoughts all centered in them-
sjves and their own interests. They were indifferent
Ian invitation to something good!

How like many people today who are so absorbed with
mundane things that they have no interest in the bless-
ings and joys they might receive if they would attend
services where the Gospel is proclaimed. No time for
the Lord or His invitation!

Law and mercy are opposites. The demands of the
law must be met! Perhaps a person might be unable
to pay his debt, but if someone stepped up and paid
it for him, the case would soon be settled.

God's law is perfect and its demands must be met. If
we place ourselves under the law, we are condemned,
for we have all failed. Like the traffic violator, we are
in debt and like him we may feel "rejected and lost."
But here is where mercy steps in!

God can righteously justify us because Another has
met our need! The Lord Jesus Christ knew our need, and
He, himself, took the penalty we deserved when He
". . . bore our sins in His own body on the tree . . ."
(I Peter 2:24a). Now, if we will but acknowledge our
guilt and come to Him — instead of being rejected and
lost — we will be forgiven and welcomed into God's fam-
ily. An entire new life will open before us, and we will
count it a joy to live for Him who loved us so much
that He was willing to pay our debt on the Cross of
Calvary when He died for our sins!

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Call to Worship

Song: Service

Circle of Prayer

Bible Studies:

Senior: GROWTH No. 1

Christian Growth
Junior: FIRST THINGS FIRST

Wash Each Others Feet

SENIOR BIBLE STUDY

DEVOTIONAL PROGRAM FOR JUL

Discussion Questions:

Seniors: Discussion over chosen book

Special Music

Song:

"Spirit of Sisterhood"

S.M.M. Benediction

CHRISTIAN GROWTH

We all

with unveiled face

reflecting

as a mirror

the glory of the Lord

are transformed

into the same image

from glory to glory

even as from the Lord

the spirit

(II Cor. 3:18).

Introduction statement asking questions:
How does one grow as a Christian?
What role does Jesus have in this growth?

1. List two or three possible ways we attempt to change
our lives to conform to Jesus' life. Are they success-
ful? Should we try?

2. In reference to the passage above who does the
changing or transforming in one's life (see also
II Cor. 3:5; John 15:4-7)?

In physiology the verbs describing the processes
of growth are in the passive. Growth is not
voluntary; it takes place, it happens to us. We
are changed (transformed) — we do not change
ourselves. "You must be born again" (John 3:3)
— we cannot born ourselves.

3. If we are transformed, if our life is changed by the
glory of the Lord then what is our role in this
process?

What does "with unveiled face" mean (c.f. II Cor.
3:16, 17)?

4. What role does our behavior have in Christian
growth?

Sign on nearby wall: "Going to church doesn't
make one a Christian anymore than going to a
garage makes one a car!!!" Is this statement
accurate? Why or Why not?

The "Looking glass self" is a sociological concept that

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by Evelyn Ingrahamj

states that we are what others think we are. We ref pi
the opinion of those who are around us. Do we as <|i
dren of God have the responsibility to be in the preset
of the Lord so that we can be changed into His ima|?
How do we do this practically? List.

Project for this month:

Plant seeds; flower or vegetable. During this moth
tend your plant. Record observations about your se s,
particular growth. Compare findings to Christian f<
( such as effect of soil, effect of watering, how much
is needed . . . etc.).

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UNIOR BIBLE STUDY

"FIRST THINGS FIRST"

FIRST, WASH EACH OTHERS FEET

". . . No slave is greater than his master; no
essenger is greater than the one who sent him. Now
>u know this truth; how happy you will be if you put
into practioe" (John 13:17 TEV) !

Twice each year in the Brethren Church, we observe
oly Communion. We have a three-fold Communion:
e feetwashing, the agape meal, and the eucharist.
)me denominations do not have the feetwashing or
e agape meal as a part of their communion, but if
>u read from John 13; Luke 22; Mark 14; and Matthew

I think you will be convinced that feetwashing and
e agape meal were very definitely a part of that first
mmunion service.
As I read over those chapters, each writer reported

the same evening, but each in his own style and

»out the things he felt were important regarding that

ening. Each writer was an individual and was allowed

be so even in the recording of the Scriptures.

In John's account of the Last Supper, he included the

t of Jesus washing the disciples' feet. The one dis-

Dle who objected to having his feet washed by Jesus

is Peter. Peter almost always seemed to be the spokes-

an for all the disciples, and he was appalled that his

jaster should perform such a menial task for him, so

| objected to this, but Jesus said, "If I do not wash

>ur feet, you will no longer be my disciple."

This statement shocked Peter very much, and after

time he told Jesus that he was ready to die for Him.

Delieve that Peter was very sincere when he said this,

t even though he had been with Jesus from the be-

ining of His ministry and had heard Him speak of

i s final days, Peter did not understand what was

ion Jesus at this time.

,;;tt';lij;%#

by Mary Ellen Drushal

Jesus told Peter that he would deny Him, and I'm
sure Peter must have chuckled under his breath. Peter
was no coward, because in the garden when the Roman
soldiers came to take Jesus away, Peter cut off the ear
of one soldier because he was so angered toward them.
And yet, that same night Peter did deny Christ as Jesus
said he would.

". . . No slave is greater than his master; no mes-
senger is greater than the one who sent him. Now you
know this truth; how happy you will be if you put it
into practice." When we wash anothers feet, we are
essentially the master washing the feet of one of
Christ's disciples or followers. So, in the spirit of self-
denial and humility, we should approach the communion
service.

I believe Jesus says to us as He did Peter, "If I do
not wash your feet, you will no longer be my disciple."
We should never miss communion and the opportunity
to fulfill one of Christ's commandments.

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The Brethren Evangel!

FROM THE MAILBAG

The Brethren Evangelist, Editor
524 College Avenue
Ashland, Ohio 4-4-805

Sir:

May I express to you my appreciation for some
of the new features which have been added to the
Evangelist. / have especially appreciated the
ivrite ups on various Brethren Churches. I firmly
believe the Evangelist must continue to experi-
ment with new ideas and procedures.

May I make a suggestion to you, your Editorial
Board, and the Publication Board concerning one
area of deep concern to me with the main direc-
tion which most of the articles proceed. Most of
the articles are by nature very devotional. I do
believe devotional articles are needed, but I believe
the magazine is over-balanced at this point. I
believe we need more articles centered on both
doctrinal and contemporary issues.

Allow me to give some illustrations. Some con-
temporary doctorinal issues relating to our de-
nomination are the doctrines of baptism, of the
church, of divorce and remarriage, of the peace
issue, and of The Holy Spirit (especially as this
doctrine relates to the gifts of the Holy Spirit and
one specific gift of tongues). Other contemporary
issues which are related to doctrine are such con-
cerns as The Church and Social Involvement,

Abortion, Modern Day Spiritualism, Civil D[
obedience, Life or Death — Who Decides? If
Race Issue, Christians and Our Sex-orieni'i
Society, Sex Education in the Schools, the Chur\j.
Crime Prevention and the Church, Modern Te<\-
nology and the Church, Should Science Tarnvf
with Human Genes?, and so on. A program f
study should be developed, writers given assii\-
ments (both pro and con), and the letters to w
editor should be used for readers' reactions bv}
pro and con. All letters to the editor should \
printed no matter hoiv controversial they a\.
Only letters which attack personalities and 1
ideas should be kept out of the magazine. Si
an approach would be true to our histo
Brethren position of being open to new light all
truth and believing that we can learn new trii
from our brother spoken in love (Eph. 4:15 a&i
John 16:13). I woidd suggest that a man suchr
Jerry Flora could write an article setting the rici
attitude for such an adventure, and I believe P
have enough love for each other in the broth -
hood to make this adventure profitable. Stud^f
as mentioned above could be used with mo\j
groups and even sermons in a very creative w[/|
in our churches.

Your in Christian Love,
John Brownsberger, Pastor

ay 20, 1972

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NEWS FROM ASHLAND COLLEGE

ASHLAND, Ohio, April 28— Peter P. Muirhead, who
was appointed U. S. Deputy Commissioner of Education
in December, 1970, has accepted the invitation to deliver
the commencement address at the Ashland College
graduation ceremonies on May 21.

Until his appointment, Muirhead had served since 1965
as Associate Commissioner for Higher Education and as
Acting U. S. Commissioner of Education from January
to May, 1969.

He began his educational career as a history teacher
and prior to joining the Office of Education in 1958,
served in a variety of teaching and administrative posts
with the University of the State of New York and the
New York State Education Department.

During his career in education Muirhead has received
many honors and awards, including the Outstanding
Service Award from the University of the State of New
York in 1953 and 1957, the Superior Service Award from
the Office of Education in 1964, the Department of
Health, Education and Welfare Distinguished Service

Medal in 1968, and the Secretary's Special Citation
1969. He has also received six honorary doctor
awards.

He is a member of the American Society of Put
Administration, Foreign Policy Association, the Al
andria (Va. ) Council on Human Relations, Alexand
Little Theatre, St. Andrews Society and the Univers
of Rochester Alumni Association.

Muirhead received his B. S. degree from the St
University of New York in 1934 and his M. A. deg
from the University of Rochester in 1941.

He is married to the former Kathryn Mary Waterrr
and they have two children — Margaret Mary (Mrs. O
ence Tyler) and David Norton

Increased prices, freight charges, and trade term
revisions from various suppliers have necessitated
evaluation of our own trade policies. After careful con-
sideration of the inflationary trends and in order to
try to hold the line on prices in our Bookstores, The
Brethren Publishing Company hereby submits its revised
trade term policy. Copies of these terms will be sent to
all customers and churches.

BRETHREN PUBLISHING COMPANY
TRADE TERMS
Effective June !, 1972

I V2 % Service Charge will be added at close of each month
to past due balances.

Courtesy discounts where applicable will be forfeited on all
accounts three months or more delinquent.

Credit privileges will be discontinued on all accounts 6 months
delinquent.

Maximum credit on personal accounts will be established
as $50.00.

Sunday Schools whose accounts are current and whose orders
for each quarter are received before deadline, paying invoice
within 15 days after receipt of same may deduct 25% of
Postage Charges from total of Invoice.

Late charges on Sunday School order will be 10% with a
maximum of $10.00. Guarantee of delivery on Sunday School
material in time for beginning of quarter will not be made
by THE BRETHREN PUBLISHING COMPANY on late orders.

ay 20, 1972

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NAE NOTES

The 30th Anniversary of the NAE in St. Louis was
ghlighted by many significant messages, actions,
id workshop sessions. Those attending from the
-ethren Church were: Howard and Pauline Winfield,
yron Dodds, Glenn Grumbling, Kenneth Howard,
rgil Ingraham, Donald Rowser, John Rowsey, Joseph
mltz, Ronald Ritchey and Smith Rose.

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Rev. D. Rowser & Rev. S. F. Rose

Rev. Donald Roivser accepting
plaque from Dr. H. Armerding

General Conference Moderator Donald Rowser re-
ceived a 30th Anniversary Plaque for the Brethren
Church which was presented by NAE's retiring presi-
dent, Dr. Hudson Armerding who is president of
Wheaton College. This plaque will be displayed in the
Central Council office.

Virgil Ingraham was elected treasurer of the Evan-
gelical Foreign Missions Association of the NAE.

John Rowsey is the new secretary of the NAE Home
Missions Commission.

Myron Dodds received the 20-cup percolator offered to
one of those who registered at the Church Growth
Services booth at the convention. (This organization was
formerly known as the Evangelical Church Building
Corporation.)

JAE AT 30, STIRRED BY CHALLENGES.
EEKS SPIRIT-LED UNITY

^jHEATON, ILL. — Calls for a wider outreach and spirit-
ll unity marked the 30th Anniversary Convention of
tfe National Association of Evangelicals in St. Louis,
j>., in mid-April, with explosive, possibly far-reaching
challenges stirring the leadership of the country's lead-
ife evangelical forces.

Two speakers called for greater openness on the part
c evangelicals, expressing concern that more coopera-
among evangelical churches has not been evident.

At the closing banquet Thursday night, the Rev. Dr.
Harold J. Ockenga, president of Gordon College and
Gordon-Conwell Seminary near Boston, and a founding
member of NAE, urged the association to seek a merger
with the American Council of Christian Churches and
to explore possible ties with leading denominations such
as the Southern Baptist, the Lutheran Church-Missouri
Synod and others that are not affiliated with NAE.

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Ockenga stressed that this is a time of disillusion-
ment, hunger and longing on the part of the masses for
Christian leadership. There is a need, he said, for a
broader movement that will include all evangelical
groups.

Merger with the ACCC is possible, Ockenga said, "now
that Mclntyre (Carl Mclntyre, formerly head of the
ACCC and now an independent political-religious activist
and head of the International Council of Christian
Churches) has been discredited (by the ACCC) and I
am out of the NAE leadership." He said that to accom-
plish the union, NAE "may have to come out more
strongly" against the ecumenical movement as it relates
to left-wing activities.

In contrast to action taken the same day by the
national body, Ockenga also urged a leadership role
for the association in KEY 73.

The action taken was a vote to table a resolution
calling for NAE's "reaffirmation of its historic com-
mitment to New Testament evangelism, (urging) mem-
ber denominations and local churches to participate in
KEY 73 and similar programs leading to local, national,
and world evangelism in our day."

KEY 73 is a massive interdenominational evangelism
campaign scheduled next year. At last year's conven-
tion, the NAE passed a resolution urging evangelism "in
the spirit of KEY 73," and most delegates this year felt
that an additional resolution was not needed.

Dr. Billy A. Melvin, executive director for the associa-
tion, said the NAE by the nature of its structure does
not have power to commit its member denominations
to such a venture, and that he felt it was an issue the
denominations would have to decide for themselves. He
noted that several of the NAE member denominations
had already decided to participate in KEY 73.

The resolution at issue was rejected after Harold
Burdick, superintendent of the Eastern Conference of
the Evangelical Church of North America, read before
the delegates a newspaper account of a meeting in
Atlanta in which the Roman Catholic bishops officially
endorsed Catholic participation in KEY 73. He warned
of confusion and identification with "good news which
is not good news, and a Christ who is not scriptural."

An insurance executive and evangelical entrepreneur,
Frank D. Nicodem, was named Layman of the Year
during the convention. Nicodem, a layman and long-time
officer in NAE was described as a "dynamic church
layman and successful businessman who has sought
ways to tie his business endeavors to the best interests
of the church."

Bishop Myron F. Boyd, head of the Free Methodist
Church in Winona Lake, Ind., was elected the new presi-
dent of the association, replacing Dr. Hudson T.
Armerding. First vice-president is Dr. G. Aiken Taylor,
editor of the Presbyterian Journal in Asheville, N.C.,
and second vice-president is Dr. Nathan Bailey, president
of the Christian and Missionary Alliance church. Dr.
Cordas C. Burnett, secretary, and Frank Nicodem, treas-
urer, retain their respective posts.

The Christian Life is not an individualism with over-
tones of isolation, Dr. Clyde W. Taylor told the delegates
on Wednesday morning, but a cooperation in fellowship
because of a prior unity accomplished in the Spirit of
God. Taylor, general director of NAE and international

secretary of the World Evangelical Fellowship, depkjd

individualism which isolates the single person from Its

environment.

1
"In the Gospel we get little support for individuali'i,

but rather a vibrant concern for the individual," he si}.

The convention was not without its worship empties,
despite the prolific amount of seminars (57 of the),
major assemblies, and business sessions. A mon'g
prayer session and an afternoon Bible hour offered lie
1,500 delegates and visitors opportunities for spiri !i]
inspiration and fellowship. Leading the Bible hour is
the president of Moody Bible Institute, Dr. Gecj;e
Sweeting, who addressed audiences numbering ut,;o
500 on the subject of love.

"Under normal and natural human conditions,'
said, "you are not inclined to sacrifice and suffer i>i
others, but when you are dominated by the Holy Spit
love and sacrifice spring spontaneously to your n'lc
and heart. You begin to see people in new ways, lu
recognize selfishness in yourself and needs in otlrs
that you never saw before. The natural man loves \\t
praise of the people around him, while the Spirit-fAc
person yearns for the praise of God."

Major issues affecting the church were attacked i|tl
an evident spirit of aggressiveness in some of ,u
seminars during the three-day meeting. In session; a
the Evangelical Foreign Missions Association, the ]|v
Peter Wagner reported that 2,737 missionaries rele
senting 142 missionary agencies working in 37 Tp
World countries have significantly advanced wile
evangelization. The data was gathered by a teanp:
researchers of the Institute of World Missions at Fi
Theological Seminary. Wagner called on missions ex
tives to take steps to stimulate missionary activity)!
the part of Third World churches related to their |s
sions. He also called for the immediate development):
missionary courses in hundreds of Bible schools m
seminaries around the world.

Addressing the final session of the EFMA, Dr. |
Engstrom, vice president of World Vision Internatic jU
said that western missions will not return to China, f)i
will westerners be in the vanguard of foreigners to pi
there. The Asian giant, he said, will accept foreig p
with specific products and skills of value to her ejn
omy, and he suggested that this might include pel<
with the Christian faith as well as skills. After detail
the modern China of the 1970's, Engstrom surveyed (i*
status of the Christian church.

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Page Twenty-seven

"God has not forgotten one-fifth of the world's popu-
tion," he said. "He will make provision for those who
ve never heard. But He may choose to do so in ways
at are surprising to us." Engstrom suggested that be-
vers outside China need to be praying for less perse-
tion and restriction of believers, for more freedom of
jrship, for opportunities to communicate with believers
side China, and for a humble spirit in their own hearts
ward China and the Chinese.

Dr. Milton Baker, foreign secretary of the Conserva-
e Baptist Foreign Missionary Society, was elected
esident of the 65-member EFMA.

The World Relief Commission, overseas relief arm of
jVE, announced in a special luncheon on Tuesday of
3 convention that $2,000 had been cabled to the earth-
ake-stricken country of Iran in the Middle East on
>ril 10. The money, channeled through the Interna-
nal Christian Fellowship in Teheran, will buy needed
pds for the victims. WRC received a check for
2,100.33 from the Evangelical Covenant Church of
nerica "responding to brothers in the world who are
rting."

In other commission activity, the Women's Fellow-
lip elected as president, Mrs. Miriam Armerding, wife
former NAE president, Dr. Hudson T. Armerding.
~s. Mildred Smuland, past president, presented in be-
lt of the group a $500 check to Dr. Billy A. Melvin,
ecutive director of NAE, for purchase of typewriters
: the NAE headquarters.

Thirty-four member denominations were honored dur-
l the Anniversary Dinner celebration on the closing
?ning when Dr. Hudson T. Armerding presented a

representative of each group with a plaque, commerat-
ing their participation in the association. All of the past
presidents of NAE were recognized at the dinner, seven
of whom were present, two are deceased, and six were
unable to attend. The two past executive directors were
also recognized.

Reactions to the convention were mixed, reflecting
the diversity of the addresses and the actions by the
national body. The new president, Bishop Myron F.
Boyd, had an optimistic assessment:

"We've proved this year that we aren't prejudiced,"
he told the religion editor of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
newspaper. "We have listened with an open mind and
an open heart to many diverse opinions."

"We've heard diverse opinions before," Dr. G. Aiken
Taylor said of the convention. "But I believe a greater
diversity has been accepted at this convention than ever
before."

He said he felt the convention marked the beginning
of the end of the association's reputation as "narrow,
exclusive and standoffish."

Bishop Boyd told the religion editor that the associa-
tion's current priorities were expansion of denomina-
tional membership and a comprehensive evaluation of
services. Discussions with several additional evangelical
denominations and groups are already underway, he
said, about possible membership in the association.

Leaders of NAE's four affiliate organizations and
eleven commissions will meet in May to begin a man-
agement review of the more than 50 support programs
serving 38,000 churches, Boyd said.

The next annual session of the National Association
of Evangelicals is in Portland, Oregon May 1-3.

CLEANING CUPBOARDS

Today while cleaning cupboards

With neat, housewifely art

I suddenly decided

To clean the cupboards of my heart.

I threw out criticism

To the trashpile, to the fire!

I put in appreciation

And worthwhile thoughts that inspire.

I threw out condemnation

Which says, "You're wrong, I'm right."

I put in consideration

For all folks, brown, black or white.

Yes, out too went complaining'

Grumbling about trivial things.

I put in smiles and laughter

To ease the tensions each day brings.

Friends, let's all clean out our cupboards,

With help from God above.

Throw out pride and hatred, too

Put in humility and love.

from Bryan, Ohio bulletin

A BUSY BUSINESS MAN'S PRAYER

Take my wife and let her be
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee.
Take her moments and her days;
Leave me mine for my own ways.
Take my weekly offering
That so grudgingly I bring
Yet report as 10 per cent
So that more will be exempt.
Take my voice and let me pray
Sundays — maybe twice that day
Otherwise, O Lord, my mother
Handles prayers for me and others.
Take my children, show them how
Respect is due me here and now;
Make them do just what I say;
Not to follow in my way.
Finally, Lord, at end of life
Make me faithful as my wife,
That together we may be
Ever, only, all for Thee!

from the Elkhart, Indiana bulletin

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OUR GOD AND OUR COUNTRY

by REV. JOHN HOFFM/|

This is the message which ivas presented by Rev. John R. Hoffman at
the Masontown, Pennsylvania, Brethren Church. Rev. Hoffman ivas a
supply pastor at the Masontown Church.

TNDEED THESE ARE EXCITING TIMES for the
church of Jesus Christ. If ever our message was
needed, now is the hour. Ours, as you well know, is a
world filled with violence, fear, and terror. Many have
suggested that our society could be referred to as the
sick society. Others suggest the curtain may be dropped
soon on our civilization.

It has been said, that the greatest threat to our future
is not from the bombs. I do not think that our society
will die in that way. I think only that it will die
when we no longer care. Arnold Toynbee (the noted
historian) has pointed out that of 21 great civilizations,
19 died from within and not by conquest from without.

There were no bands playing, no flags waving when
these civilizations decayed. It happened slowly in the
quiet and in the dark when no one was aware. The
average age of the great nations of the world lasts
about 200 years. Do you realize our country will cele-
brate her 200th birthday on July 4, 197G? It maybe
of real interest to you to know that most countries
pass through the following cycle: from bondage to
spiritual faith, from spiritual faith to great courage,
from great courage to liberty, from liberty to abund-
ance, from abundance to selfishness, from selfishness to
complacency, from complacency to apathy, from apathy
to dependance, from dependance to bondage. It is in-
evitable, but is it too late for us to respond to the call
before us to reclaim America before we travel too far
down the road?

First of all, let us not forget just how we became a
great nation. "The birth of our nation," of course, is
the Declaration of Independence. This is, in essence,
our birth certificate. On that great day, July 4, 1776,
we were born. We became independent of Great Britain,
we became dependent on the Almighty God. The pangs
of birth were felt many times and became evident at
Bunker Hill and old Concord Bridge in historic New
England. Since that time we have suffered from grow-
ing pains and battle wounds. Growing pains being in
the form of recessions and depressions. The battle
wounds from the battle of New Orleans, Gettysburg,
the Alamo, the dismal Argonne forest of Europe, the
Rock of Corregidor, the cold bleak slopes of Korea, and

the steaming jungles of Indo-China. All these h|s<
served as altars upon which the blood of our nati's
manpower was spilled to give us the great freed ji
we now enjoy. Someone has well said that the i|l
difference between the success of North America ;|1
the failure of South America, may be summed uph
the following way. The early comers to North Ameiji
came to serve God; whereas, those going to Soil
America went to seek gold. Matthew 6:33 tells I;
"... Seek ye first the kingdom of God', and jsi
righteousness; and all these things shall be adji
unto you."

Now, let us turn from the birth of our nation to I
Bible of our nation. The testimony of some of «|r
presidents: George Washington said, "It is impossi'3
to govern the world without God and the Bibll;
Abraham Lincoln said, "In regards to the great bot
I have only this to say, it is the best gift God has gi'ji
to man — but for it we would not know right frji
wrong"; Thomas Jefferson said, "The Bible is the soufe
of liberty"; Andrew Jackson said, "The Bible is !e
rock on which our Republic stands"; Theodje
Roosevelt said, "The Bible is the most Democratic btk
in the world"; Woodrow Wilson remarked, "There ja
great problems before the American people, I woli
be afraid to go forward if I did not know there layjt
the foundation of our schooling and all through,
incomparable and unimpeachible Word of God."

The witness of some of our great documents: r.
Mayflower Compact in 1620 states, "Having undertai
for ye glory of God, the advancement of ye Christ
faith, a voyage to plant ye first colony in the north f
parts of Virginia. . . ." In 1775 Patrick Henry utte,i
these famous words, "Is life so dear or peace so swjt
as to be purchased at the price of chains and slave!?
Forbid it Almighty God. I know not what course othjs
may take, as for me give me liberty or give me deal

The Declaration of Independence in 1776, "We (he
these truths to be self-evident that all men are creaji
equal, they are endowed by our Creator with certti
unalienable rights, that among these are life, libe:',
and the pursuit of happiness."

The Gettysburg Address in 1863, "This nation un!r
God shall have a new birth of freedom, and the gov([i-
ment of the people, by the people, and for the peo .:>,
shall not perish from the earth."

Kennedy's Inaugural Address in 1961, "The s£je
revolutionary beliefs for which our forefathers foujt
are still an issue around the globe. The belief that {e
rights of man come not from the generosity of fi
state; but from the hand of God." It is quite clear t|ti
our nation has for quite some time leaned heavily u] i
God and the Bible. Isn't it a shame that the Bible r< 1
ing has been removed from our schools? Please rK.
I do not suggest the studying of the Scriptures .1

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imenting on the same. I definitely do not believe
gion should be taught in the schools; but heartily
orse the reading of Scripture and the reciting of
Lord's prayer.

7e have dwelt on the birth of our nation and the
le of our nation; now, let us turn our attention to
burden of our nation. Our problems as a nation are
at; but for a few minutes, let's briefly look at some
them. Campus violence, Kent State is a classic
stration of this point. Noted columnist Victor Rasel
s that Kent State was the target for the Students
Democratic Society to burn that institution to the
und. J. Edgar Hoover says that the core of the new

movement in the U.S. is the Students for
nocratic Society, or as they are termed SDS which
ocates what its members and leaders call Revolu-
iary Communism. The FBI Director says that the
ional officers of SDS identify themselves as com-
nists with a small "c" to signify that they are not
nbers of the historical communistic movement. The
inction is of little difference to the rest of the
erican people. Because the objective of both the

left and old line Communists and their adherents
ur society is to destroy our form of government,
acial unrest is also a great problem. The black
slems and the militant black panthers serve as a
is for our illustration here. Again we quote J. Edgar
►ver, "the growing number of black extremist organ-
ions through the U.S. represents a political threat
;he internal security of our nation. Black Panthers
headed up by Stokley Carmichael, who served as
ne-minister of this extremist group. They have been
wing tremendously in number in the past few years.
: panthers according to Mr. Hoover are armed, and
r meetings are taught from the works of Chairman
) Tse-tung of Communist China. Hoover says the
up is definitely linked to bombings, burnings, and
lorisms in recent years. H. Rap Brown has said that
riots in Newark, Detroit, and 74 other cities were
.ks-rehearsals for revolution in the U.S.
|ommunism is also a real threat. There is some who
Qd like to have us believe that fighting communism
ike fighting a straw man. Here is some food for
ight: In May of 1919 at Dusseldorf, Germany, the
ed Forces obtained a copy of some communists rules
revolution. Over 50 years have passed and it seems
hough the Communists are carrying out these rules
he letter. (After reading the list, stop after each
U and think about the present day situation where
| live, and also around the nation.)

"1. Corrupt the young people and get them away
from religion, have them involved in sex, make
them superficial, destroy their ruggedness.

"2. Get control of all means of publicity thereby

a. Getting the people's minds off their govern-
ment by focusing their attention on athletics,
sexy books, plays, and other trivialities.

b. Divide the people into hostile groups by
harping on controversial matters of no
importance.

c. Destroy the people's faith in their national
leaders by holding the latter up to contempt,
ridicule and disgrace.

d. Always preach true democracy, but achieve
power swiftly and ruthlessly as possible.

e. By encouraging government extravagance,
destroy its credit, produce fear of inflation
with rising prices and general discontent.
Isn't this true today across our nation?

f. Incite unnecessary strikes in vital industries,
encourage civil disorders and foster a lenient
and soft attitude on the part of government
toward such disorders.

g. By specific arguments cause the break down
of old moral virtues — honesty, sobriety, self-
restraint, faith in the pledged word,
ruggedness.

h. Cause the registration of all firearms on
some pretense with the view of confiscating
them and leaving the people helpless."

This is quite a list, isn't it?

Now, just stop and think for a few seconds of how
many of these rules are being carried out in our nation
today. It is fact and not just a coincidence. I guess you
feel that the situation is quite bleak, and indeed it is!

Here is an article I would like to pass on to you which
makes a lot of sense to me. It is entitled, "Sick and
Tired."

"I am an American who is sick and tired.
I am tired of being called the 'ugly American.'
I am sick of those who think America can never
do anything right. Tired of those who think
no other country can do anything wrong. Sick
of those who promote disobedience. Tired of
those who ignore injustice. Sick of the brain-
less mobs who burn and loot. Tired of the
apologists blind to the truth. Sick of the back-
less boobs who are desecrating our colleges and
tired of the spineless educators who are letting
them do it. I am sick and tired of those who
are trying to sell me the belief that America
is not the greatest nation in the world,
a generous-hearted nation, a nation dedicated
to the policy of trying to help the have nots
achieve some of the good things that our sys-
tem of free enterprise brought about. I am an
American who gets a lump in his throat when-
ever he hears the Star Spangled Banner and
who holds back the tears when he hears those
chilling high notes of the brassy trumpets when
Old Glory reaches the top of the flagpole. Yes,
I am a tired American who thanks a merciful
Lord that he has been born an American citizen
in a nation under God with truly mercy and
justice for all."
Yes, in conclusion the Bible says righteousness exalted
a nation, but the wicked in all nations that forget God
shall be turned into Hell. America is at the crossroads
— we must stand up and be counted. As Joshua of old
said, "Choose ye this day whom ye will serve, but as
for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." I firmly
believe that the only hope for our great country in this
late hour of history is for a genuine spiritual and moral
awakening to take place from the Atlantic to the
Pacific, from the Gulf coast to the borders of Canada.
By this I mean many Americans will have to make
a personal commitment of their lives to the Lord Jesus
Christ. He said, "I am the way, the truth and the life.
No man can come to the Father but by me." May God
truly bless and meet the needs of America.

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NORTHERN INDIANA BYC
RALLY -RETREAT

by Jim Vandermark
and Ron Wafers

"The Northern Indiana District BYC held a
spring rally-retreat on April 14-16, 1972. The re-
treat was held at Camp Shipshewana, while the
rally was held at the First Brethren Church of
Bryan on Saturday evening. It was quite a week-
end, wasn't it Jim?"

"Yes it was, Ron. The retreat started off Friday
night with a song festival with Dave Thrush
leading it. Dave had practically the whole night
to God, himself, and the kids. While Dave was
playing his guitar and singing, God used a
thunderstorm to turn off the lights. Everytime
the name of Je3us was spoken or sung, the pulpit
light came on and then dimmed. Coincidence? I
thought so at first until this happened more than
just a few times at the name of Jesus. Then an
opportunity for testimonies was offered, and
many did share."

"I enjoyed the campfire program that night also,
Jim. After roasting hot dogs and marshmellows
and drinking pop, Ken Van Duyne had a few
games. For one game, he had several kids blow a
ping pong ball out of a cup. You should have seen
your face, Jim, when you found that Ken had
replaced the ball in your cup with flour."

"I expected something like that from Ken. But
after the games Ken shared a very meaningful
mediation based upon some experiences he recent-
ly had had."

"Yes, the whole evening set the pace for the
retreat."

Ron:

Jim:

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Jim:

Jim: After breakfast Saturday morning, Ken V!
Duyne, Randy Smith, Paula Tinkel, Norii
Grumbling, and Ron, all a part of the Collegi;
Crusader Team that helped at the retreat, le
small prayer groups. Everyone shared with o
another their blessings and burdens. After sh 1
ing, we talked with God through conversation ]
prayer, knowing he would answer our needs."

"The discussion leader for the retreat was I
Charles Munson. It seems that you thought tl
'Dr.' stood for something other than 'Doctoij

"Since he played with the microphone like !
was driving a four-on-theTloor, turbo-engij
pulpit, I thought the 'Dr.' stood for" 'Dragster 1

"Well, 'Doctor' or 'Dragster,' he certainly w!
an apt leader for our discussion of the gifts i
the Holy Spirit. First he discussed the thij
'nots' concerning the work of the Spirit: grid
not, quench not, resist not. In the last of c
three sessions with Dr. Munson, he spci'
primarily of the gift of tongues. He emphasis
that after studying the Scriptures, he concluci;
that as Christians we should not seek the gift
tongues but likewise we should not f orbit it.'!

"After some of the guys and gals played footb
and soccer, everybody got ready for the rally
Bryan. We rode to Bryan on two church bus
At Bryan the 51 retreat people joined 93 othi
for the rally. Vice President Steve Deranek v\
in charge of the business meeting. Milford
ceived the banner for small churches and Wars-
received the banner for large churches. Tl
elections were held and these were elected: Prt
dent, Lori Keck; Vice President, Tony Huffj:
Secretary, Kathy Comfort; Treasurer, Kati'
Stoneburner; Lay Advisors, Rick Huber a!
Dave Radcliff; and Pastoral Advisor, Ji
Gilmer."

"The Bryan BYC introduced a Jesus rock grcji
which has tentatively selected as its nap
'Rapture.' Through listening to them sing al
through talking to members of the group aftj-
wards, I recognized a strong commitment j»
Jesus Christ."

"Yes, Ron, in their songs Jesus was the centef

"Jim, the Collegiate Crusaders and I had to left:
before Sunday morning to be at Nappanee. Wl't
took place then?"

"Sunday morning, Steve Deranek, Lori Keck, £
I gave the talks for the church worship serv:
We dealt with the necessity of allowing the Sp
to work through each one of our lives. Only tl
can we realize that all things work together
the good of them who believe and trust in Chr
After lunch we prayed that God would wa
over us as we were returning home, and
thanked Him for the blessings of the weekend

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(C REPORT: COUNTY LINE

SOUTHWEST DIST. JUNIOR
YOUTH CONFERENCE

OUR DISTRICT Junior Youth Conference was held
in Tucson this year on April 8th from 9:00-5:00.

We were thrilled to have 25 Junior Youth at our Con-
ference, which is the largest number we have ever had.
We feel these young people are really growing in the
Lord and are learning that's God's work is important.
Some of them had decisions to make about Conference
this year. . .whether to play Little League Baseball, be
on a Junior Track team or attend District Conference.
They chose the Conference, and we are "Praising the
Lord."

We met at the church at 9:00 a.m., and Rollie Cook
led a discussion on the beauties of God's Creation and
told them different things they should look for when
we went on our field trip.

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THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS we have been a

ery active group. We have taken part in several

lices at our church. Once we led the music for the

Hay night service. Another time we had full charge

le Sunday night service. We led the singing and had

m, as well as Scripture. On May 28, the Junior and

or Youth will combine to lead the Sunday morning

rice. A skit will be performed for the main part of

service. Our Senior Youth also visit shut-ins once a

th. We sing, have Scripture, and prayer for those

are not able to get out.

June we plan to go to the Flora Home for a day
Jork. We went as a group to see the films "King of
Sis," and "Two A Penny." We invited non-Christian
ijds to "Two A Penny" and afterwards came back to
e:hurch for pizza. We had members present at both
he Youth Retreats at Shipshewana and also at the
•If in Bryan, Ohio.

Ir money making projects we have had a bake sale,
hper drive, and a yard sale, and on May 13 we are
aning a Hobo Supper.

(ir new sponsors are Belinda and Gary Murray of
.SHast Fox Street. South Bend, Indiana.

We spent the morning going through the Arizona
Sonora Desert Museum, and we really enjoyed seeing
all of the animals, birds, snakes, insects, etc.; then we
had a picnic lunch in the beautiful Tucson Mountains,
and we returned to the church at 4:00 p.m. George
Schuster, from the Brethren Publishing Company, led
them in an interesting devotional program.

Our sincere thanks go to Rollie and Gloria Cook, Dar-
rell and May Belle Janzen and Jim and Ellen Fisher
who were willing to give of their time and talents to
make our Junior Conference a success.

"Giving thanks always for all things unto God and
the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ"
(Eph. 5:201.

Curt and Vernelle Sullivan
Junior Youth Leaders

Secretary, Carrol Ford

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In This Issue:

3 Safety Is No Accident

4 World Religious News In Review

7 When Churches Discover One Another
by Linda K. Beher

11 Board of Christian Education

13 When The Birds Sang

15 "Right On"

by Dr. J. R. Shultz

19 Sisterhood

21 Poetry Corner

22 Ashland College News
24 Benevolent Board

26 Missionary Board

29 Motivated Men

30 News From The Brethren

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Before this action was taken, a survey was mad
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SAFETY FIRST IS NO ACCIDENT

PIIS SLOGAN was used by a firm to stress the point
that the possible cause of an accident must be
iminated first before an accident can be avoided. This
ne of thinking can be applied to a rather controversial
iibject or problem which is very prominent and comes
imgerously close to if not directly there already to
pry member of each family. This enveloping problem
the subject of DRUG ABUSE.

Who can really tell how many of those addicted to
*ugs in some form or another may have been steered
j. another direction had their parents or the users them-
I'lves been aware of the dangerous consequences from
Le use of presumably harmless drugs.
Jit has always been known that cocaine and heroin
kve been and are in the hard drug category, but until
cently a simple barbiturate or stimulant has been
?htly considered as dangerous.

This article intends to supply just a little enlighten-
jent on some of these drugs and will supply the infor-
ation where more detailed knowledge can be obtained.
j good place to start would be with the supposedly
ast harmful narcotics which are sometimes referred
j as medication— STIMULANTS.

Mild stimulants start at coffee, tea, and caffeine. The
■xt step is what are called amphetamines, usually
ken to combat fatigue, curb appetite, and subdue mild
pression. In the U.S., approximately one-fourth of all
[e medical prescriptions for mood-altering drugs are for
.'fmulants, mainly amphetamines. A characteristic
put most drugs that is not taken into consideration
1 more cases than not is that drugs create a dependence
Ion them, as tolerance increases rapidly, requiring
Igher doses to obtain the original effect.
jAlso in most cases the sense of exhilaration which is
■'tificially created seems so pleasant at the time that
yen fatigue and depression which always follow be-
•jmes so severe, that the temptation to revert to the
<ug becomes too great to overcome.
We have just touched upon the milder forms of drugs,
>t us consider some of the more stronger ones as they
<cend the ladder of potency. Next in line perhaps would
1 sedatives. The supposedly harmless treatment to
Hieve anxiety, reduce tension and to induce sleep.

The first sleeping tablet or powder was concocted in
1903. At the present time there are over 50 commercial
brands on the market, many obtainable without a pres-
cription. Taking this into consideration, imagine how
much of this must be in use when we consider the
statistics presented that 178,000,000 prescriptions for
mood-changing drugs were filled by U.S. pharmacies
in 1967. The majority of these were legally filled for
medicinal purposes, but many of these barbiturates
enter illegal channels. A good share of these illicit uses
are known as "goofballs," drugs that were legally manu-
factured, but found their way into illegitimate outlets
through theft, hijacking, and indiscriminate sales to
unauthorized persons.

A word of warning must be given in connection with
this seemingly harmless drug. Because it is prescribed
by doctors, many consider it safe to use and do so freely
and carelessly. They are nevertheless dangerous as
death may result from the use of barbiturates, either
from overdose or sudden withdrawal.

The next drug in line to ascend the ladder of potency
might be marihuana. There might be a difference of
opinion here, but seniority should not prevail here as
that is not the issue.

This drug may be used in a variety of ways; smoked
as a cigarette, or in a pipe, and also incorporated as
a food and eaten. Its strength alio varies depend, ng on
whether it is cultivated or found growing wild, and
whether it is adulterated with other materials.

For several thousand years it had a widespread use
an an intoxicant and valued as a medicine. Other
means of intoxication and drugs in modern medicine
have replaced it in these categories and it is no longer
known for these qualities essentially.

As to the dangers of the use of marihuana, it should
suffice to say that it has serious effects on the physical
being, the psychological functioning, and in the matter
of judgment.

Whether it is "addicting" or as authorities now think
in terms of "dependence" is not definitely established.
But perhaps a report made in 1967 from a study of
narcotic addicts from city areas will supply an answer
of some sort. The study showed that more than 80 per-
cent of those using narcotics had previously used
marihuana.

This may be the factor that makes it such a risk,
especially for the young user. Beside being a harmful
effect on the young person's personality growth and
development, it jeopardizes his whole life from a social
and legal standpoint. An arrest or conviction will in
practically every instance complicate their whole life
and plans for the future.

Claiming a spot on the same level of the totem pole
with marihuana might be LSD or "acid" as it is known
in those circles. "Acid" because that is exactly what it
is. It was first developed in 1938 from lysergig acid, a
ergot alkaloid. How powerful is it? Would you believe
one ounce is enough to provide 300,000 average doses?
Let this statement be a guideline as we ponder what
could happen in case of an overdose of this drug.

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Clinical reports have warned of definite dangers from
LSD. Included are: Panic, usually aroused because of
the inability to "turn off" the drugs action. "Flash-
backs," a recurrence of some of the effects of a "trip"
days or months before. In some cases this has led to
fear and depression great enough to lead to suicide.
Accidental death, hallucinations or paranoid feelings
have been the greatest contributors to this danger. The
most repetitious incidents have been walking in front
of a moving car, or attempting to fly — e.g. from a high
window. Its therapeutic value is negatively limited, but
its ability to cause mental illness and its contribution to
birth defects is unlimited.

Again there may be a difference of opinion, but evi-
dence shows that many of the users of the drugs men-
tioned heretofore graduated to the senior class of drugs,
the big boys, NARCOTICS.

Of all the "hard stuff" in this category, heroin will
be focused upon as it is primarily used by most addicts
today.

If we concentrate on what the life of a narcotic addict
is like, the questions, What are narcotics? What is
addiction? What effects do narcotics have? may have
their own answers provided.

Once "hooked" an addict will readily admit that ob-
taining a continuous supply of heroin becomes the main
goal of his life. In many, if not most cases, the concern
tration on getting money to purchase this supply over-
shadows the desire to continue an education or pur-
sue an occupation.

In addition, his whole life span is shortened by 15 to
20 years. He is also usually in constant conflict with his

family and the law. His only goal is to support r|
addiction.

Any law enforcement agency from the FBI down to
lone constable will attest to the fact that drug addicticl
especially the "hard user" contributes immeasureatl
to the crime rate in the land. This is readily understo'
when it becomes evident that a daily supply of drill
for a "fix" may vary from $25 to $100 as the moneta!
need to purchase same.

Much of the information provided in this article w
taken from pamphlets which can be obtained by writii
to the

NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE FOR
DRUG ABUSE INFORMATION
P.O. BOX 1701
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20013

The pamphlets to write for are PUBLIC ATIC
NUMBERS HSM-71-9022; HSM-71-9029; HSM-71-90c|
HSM-71-9027 and HSM-71-9026. These are available at
cents each or $6.75 per 100.

A fence around our property may be sufficient det!
rent against stray dogs and against vandalism, bj
nothing in this manner can prevent a contagious diseai
from infiltrating our personal lives in one way I
another. A better knowledge of the disease, whetr1'
it be cause, effect, or cure and prevention is our b|
protection against its ravaging effects. These pamphl<ji
may be just the tools to build this protective shield J
society.

As was mentioned before, "SAFETY IS r
ACCIDENT." (G. S.)

World Religious News

VIETNAMESE CHURCH
LEADER ASKS PRAYER

Wheaton, 111. (EP) - The Rev.
Doan-van-Mieng, president of the
Evangelical Church of Vietnam, has
issued an urgent call to American
Christians to pray for churches and
Christian leaders in the path of the
Communist drive into South Viet-
nam.

In a cable to the Washington
office of the National Association
of Evangelicals from Saigon, the
pastor expressed concern for the
churches of his country, and asked
that Americans intercede in prayer.

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eview

PENNSYLVANIA HOME TOWN
HONORS ETHEL WATERS

Chester, Pa. (EP)— Gospel Singer
Ethel Waters was honored here by
townsfolk who invited her back
home May 1 and named the day
for her

The 74-year-old singer and actress
was grand marshall for the city's
Law Day parade.

"If I have something people love,"
she said, "It's because I love them
so much and they're just returning
what I gave out to them."

Miss Waters currently is singing
at Billy Graham crusades.

CAMBODIAN REVIVAL
SWELLS CHURCHES

Pnom Penh (EP) — Some 2,(
people signed decision cards I
accept Christ during the April 13 1
evangelistic crusade here condudl
by World Vision and led by
president.

Dr. Stan Mooneyham hailed
results as a work of God's Spi

"We are all spectators to what ij-
Holy Spirit is doing," he said.

Nearly half a century of missij-
ary work in Cambodia resulted iili
handful of Protestant churches vM
600 members. In recent months im
new churches have been formed m
observers in Cambodia feel that f
crusade could result in the churcs
doubling its size overnight.

Under the regime of Norod
Sihanouk the Christian Church v
harassed and persecuted, linked H
royal propaganda to Western I
perialism.

With the winds of change h:>-
come new freedoms and fresh spi
ual renewal upon the Cambod
church.

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APEB SEES AMERICANS
ECOMING STINGY IN
HAKITABLE GIVING

Washington, D.C. (EP) The

verage middle-class American fam-
y has become "22 per cent less
enerous — or 22 per cent more
ingy, if you prefer — over the past
2cade," The Washington Daily
ews observes here.
Noting that churches and char-
able organizations "now have, from
d less authority than the Internal
evenue Service (IRS), confirma-
on of their suspicion that it's get-
ng harder to persuade Americans
> part with a buck," the newspaper
ent on to state:

"During the 1960's an IRS anal-
sis shows, Americans who itemize
leir tax deductions gave away an
/erage of 3.73 per cent of their
1 justed gross income to various
fiilanthropic causes. In 1970 — the
[test year for which figures have
sen computed — contributions to
jmrch and charity averaged only
p per cent of adjusted gross in-
»mes. In practical terms, that
eans the average middle-class
merican family has become 22 per
■nt less generous — or 22 per cent
[ore stingy, if you prefer — over the
ist decade."

ICOB STAM WITH THE LORD

Patterson, N.J. (EP) — Jacob Stam,
died April 19 following surgery
Te where he had lived and worked
an attorney while serving since
36 as a Trustee for the Latin
Tterican Mission.

Stam, father of two LAM mission-
lies — Dr. John Stam and Mrs.
Idoit (Ruth) Stevens, was des-
ubed as an active and joyful Chris-
|in layman with seemingly inex-
Austible sources of physical and
:iritual energy. He served as presi-
<nt of the Board of Trustees for
'\ of the 36 years he was a member.
He gave nearly half his time to
te work of Jesus Christ. Stam was
isociated in the leadership of Moody
ijble Institute, the Billy Graham
yangelistic Association, the Gideons
international, Christian Business
ten's Committee, Youth for Christ,
Jacket Testament League, Word of
Ife, Israel's Hope, Men in Action,
1 M. Stearns Missionary Fund, and
Sar of Hope Mission in his home
|vn.

RELIGIONS ANTI-HEROIN
ROLE CITED

Washington, D.C. (EP)— For get-
ting some addicts off heroin, religion
may be better than methadone, the
government's top drug-abuse official
said here.

Dr. Jerome H. Jaffe said treat-
ment with the heroin substitute "is
perhaps the approach that has the
widest appeal for the drug user and
is, for the ones we see in urban
areas, the approach that is most
likely to have a significant impact
on social adjustment."

But the 38-year-old director of the
Special Action Office for Drug
Abuse presentation said, "We have
seen some remarkable changes in
addicts with a varied number of
religious approaches. I don't mean
just one particular religion. There
are Teen Challenge, Addicts for
Jesus, Black Muslims and Zen
Buddhism. People find another cause.
It's sort of a change through a new
commitment to something. That has
certainly changed a number of
people.

"Now how long that will persist,
I don't know," he admitted. "Nobody
predicts how long a particular
changed behavior will persist."

BUNKER'S TV BIGOTRY
OFFENDS JEWISH LEADERS

New York (EP) - - The American
Jewish Congress has challenged the
producers of the weekly telecast
"All in the Family" and the idea
that Archie Bunker makes people
more tolerant.

"There is no such thing as a harm-
less bigot any more than there is
such a thing as a friendly cancer or
a benign drug-pusher or a lovable
murderer or rapist," Rabbi Arthur
J. Lelyveld, president of the con-
gress, stated.

The remarks appear in the April
28 issue of Congress bi-weekly,
official organ of the Jewish con-
gress, in an article de-bunking "The
Archie Bunker Syndrome."

To the rabbi, the award-winning
TV program creates "a new freedom
to be offensive."

"If you would think for a moment
about applying the same technique
of ridicule, or merciless satire, to
other social evils of our time, you
would think twice about applying
lampooning and laughter to bigotry,"
he said. "Slums are not entertaining.
War is not entertaining. And bigotry
is not entertaining.

SEES JESUS PEOPLE
RETURNING TO
ESTABLISHED CHURCH

Seattle (EP) — For a variety of
complex reasons, the Jesus People
are edging back to the church of
their parents.

So says Ray Ruppert, religion
editor for the Seattle Times.

"The institutional church is being
rediscovered as a living and hopeful
community by many of those who
were ready a short time ago to
abandon the church as a rigid and
obsolete structure," he said.

One reason was the realization
among street-Christians that many
of the young people who were con-
verted suddenly and dramatically in
city parks at Gospel rock festivals
often fell away rather quickly.

Another factor, Ruppert pointed
out, was the willingness of church
laymen and clergy to accept them
when they made the first tentative
steps back. He said the charismatic
movement, in many cases, softened
adults for the acceptance.

OPEN HOUSE
DRAWS PRAYERS

By Anna S. Racz

Bethlehem, Pa. (EP) Every

Tuesday morning in Bethlehem, a
charming and gracious lady opens
her home for prayer and worship.

In the kitchen, coffee and tea
stand prepared. There is always a
cake or some other "goody" to enjoy
with our beverage.

The dining room table is set,
buffet style, waiting for anyone who
might want to remain for lunch,
with special prayer and counseling
to follow.

There is no set pattern here. The
service is started by singing, Then
we worship as the Holy Spirit
directs.

This group is unique in two res-
pects. First, it is comprised of
people from various denominations,
who harmonize beautifully. Second,
many of the songs we sing are Bible
verses, which have inspired someone
to cradle the beautiful words in
music.

Sometimes the melody is inspired;
sometimes it is taken from an al-
ready familiar tune.

The result of this meeting is
spiritual dessert for all during the
rest of the week.

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HAMEL TRAVELS NORTH

REV J. D. HAMEL, pastor of the Sarasota, Florida
Brethren Church, evangelist, radio and television
preacher, held revival services in the Hillcrest Brethren
Church in Dayton, Ohio April 23-28 and in Vinco,
Pennsylvania Brethren Church April 30 - May 7 as well
as attending the National Brethren Mission Board
meeting April 17-18.

During the six day "Abundant Life Campaign" in
Dayton, Ohio Rev. Hamel was the guest speaker at
chapel for the Dayton Christian High School, guest
speaker at the Dayton Civitan Club in downtown Dayton,
and at the Riverside Ministerial Association; and gave
lectures to several classes at Belmont High School, He
and the pastor also attended a meeting of the "New
Life Institute" which was being held at the Pleasant
Hill Brethren Church. Rev. Hamel was also interviewed
by Rev. Clarence Morrison, manager of radio station-
WFCJ who was present for the Wednesday "kick-off"
meeting held before the revival. Rev. Clayton Berkshire
and his evange ism committee planned a carry-in revival
"Kick-off Dinner" Wednesday evening which was very
well attended. On Thursday evening another meeting
was held by the evangelist on "How to be a soul-winner."
Over 50 attended this meeting.

The visible results for this six-day meeting were 10
first-time confessions and 12 rededications with an
average attendance of 146. During the meeting the
evangelist lived in the spacious home of Mr. and Mrs.
Carl Denlinger where every kindness was extended by
this family who were so very generous in their hospital-
ity. They will always be remembered for this special
ministry.

During the meeting the pastor and evangelism com-
mittee inaugurated three "after-service fe lowships" with
refreshments with an average attendance of over 100 at
each of these informal gatherings. A youth "Coke
Party" after the service on Friday night was held with
over 40 young people in attendance. A special "Florida
Day" was held Friday before the meeting with over 25
at a potluck dinner in honor of the visiting evangelist.

Each night delegations from surrounding Brethren
Churches attended along with Brethren pastors Rev.
James Fields, Rev. Don Rowser, Rev. Herb Gilmer, Rev.
Bill Walk, Rev. Cecil Bolton, Rev. Bill Ross, and Rev.
Dale RuLon as well as Mr. Virgil Barnhart, president of
the National Laymen's Association. A delegation
attended several nights from the Dayton Rescue
Mission where Mr. Myron Kem is president of the Board
of Directors.

During the "Spring Soul Cleaning Time" campaign
at the Vinco, Pennsylvania Brethren Church April 30 -
May 7 we had an average attendance of 261 with a
Sunday evening high of 308 with 67 rededications and
18 first-time confessions.

The unique feature of the Vinco Brethren is their

youth fellowship which has over 90 in attendance i
their meetings in a special building dedicated just to tH
youth of the church. They attended the meeting in larg!
numbers in spite of many community and outsici
activities. Such loyalty is to be commended. After tli
services two nights were given to a shared ministil
with the youth answering their written questions; ar:
two nights were given by the evangelist after the evj
ning services to lecture and give direction on "How I
be a Soul-winner" and a follow-up program entitle!
"Winning is Just Beginning." Extra chairs had to l!
used for the attendance.

Rev. Bill Cole of Vinco and Rev. W. Clayton Rerkshiij
of Dayton and their evangelism committees made e|
tended preparations long before our arrival on the fielj
A definite and unique program of advertising by boii
of these men was sent out well in advance of the meq
ings so that a great deal of enthusiasm had alreacj
been manifested. Prayerful support, enthusiastic spir |
ual singing, splendid attendance, and excellent interef
were outstanding in these meetings. The pastors aiji
evangelist were "on the go" constantly in person;
visitation with the unsaved and others in need of spir!
ual help. Many splendid results were observed fro'
these personal contacts.

During the meeting at Vinco the evangelist had tfl
privilege of staying at the home of his older broth;
Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Hamel in Park Hill, Pennsylvania
During the meeting the evangelist was the guest speak:
at the Johnstown Second Brethren Church for ti|
Brethren Youth Awards Banquet and was a guest aij
participated in the dedication service for the Conemaujj
Brethren Church which he attended while in hi!
school.

During the meetings the evangelist used a trump:
to lead the music with song leaders Rev. Clayton Ber!
shire for Dayton and Mr. Jim Mackall at Vinco. Tj
singing was extra special with full choirs in attendanj
at all services. The evangelist also presented gostj
magic object lessons for the children.

The evangelist was challenged by the faithfulness I
the Brethren. The cooperation of the churches and thf
pastors was tremendous. Scores of telephone calls we:
made, personal door to door invitations were extends
and hundreds of cards advertising the meetings we
given out and placed in store windows. I again wa
to thank the Dayton and Vinco Brethren for their far
fulness and the joy of serving Jesus with them. I sh
long remember the spiritual fellowship of the Brethn

These are great days for revival and every Brethr
Church is urged to make these days of "aggressi
evangelism" for Christ. People today are willing
listen! Thank God for Revival!

Evangelist J. D. Hame
Sarasota, Florida

jie 3, 1972 Page Seven

WHEN CHURCHES DISCOVER ONE ANOTHER

jw opportunities for outreach unfold

by Linda K. Beher

fBlllllllllllK

*F.

DOC SHANK, PASTOR OF THE MAURERTOWN, ST. LUKE, AND
LIBERTY BRETHREN CHURCHES IN SHENANDOAH COUNTY,
VIRGINIA, has been involved in the development of the experiment des-
cribed in the following story. He participated as a member of the original
Planning Committee and has served on the Administrative Council of
SCIPS continuously. He has served on the Migrant Ministry Task Group
and is serving now on a special committee making plans for Key '73 thrusts
in the County.

Other Brethren who are personally involved in SCIPS are Barbara
(Mrs. Paul) Racey, a member of the Administrative Council and currently
working in the planning of a demonstrated teaching training program for
Sunday School teachers which will be hosted by the St. Luke Brethren
church. Paul Will, is a member of SCIPS' Finance Committee and Alvin
Vann is a member of a lay Task Group on strengthening town and
country churches.

The following story is adapted from the March 15 MESSENGER.

Coordinator of Christian Ministries
Norman L. Harsh

[ROM THE LOOKOUT TOWER above Woodstock,
[| Virginia, the seven bends of the Shenandoah's North
?'k curve in and out of farmland, rich with fence
vs and ordered fields. To the west neat rows of apple
?s, winesap, golden delicious, Jonathan, fill the low
i

brethren and other German folk trekking down from
north during Revolutionary War years stopped near
cij river and stayed. They built their homes and
-lirches on or near the limestone outcroppings that
Utilize the red soil

The little towns of Shenandoah County cluster in the
bends of the river that, long before the Indians named
the land "beautiful daughter of the stars," drained the
wide valley between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the
Alleghenies. From the lookout point it is easy to spot
their water towers and the steeples of their churches.

In fact, the countryside of Shenandoah County is
filled with churches — 114 Protestant ones and a lone
Roman Catholic parish. The people who attend them are
like the quiet land that surrounds them, has shaped

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them for generations: yielding only a little to the
pressures for change that an urban society is bringing
to bear on a long-rural culture. Conglomerates, councils
(notably councils of churches), mergers — all are regard-
ed with suspicion where fierce individualism and the
comforts of tradition are highly valued.

But the churches in the county struggle to stay vital.
Many of their pastors experience a sense of isolation
from one another, in spite of a fairly active ministerial
association. And denominational executives wonder what
to do with the churches that cannot afford full-time
pastors.

Closing is not the answer. So rich are they in family
lore that some stand empty far out in the country until
Sunday mornings when families drive twenty-five or
fifty miles to get to the meetinghouses of their child-
hood. Grandfathers and second cousins are buried in
the crowded little cemeteries. Those churches mean
home.

The story of Shenandoah County Interehurch Plan-
ning Service — SCIPS to most countians — is the story
of one way in which those churches have begun to ful-
fill their ministries more effectively, both individually
and together. With task groups working at a resort
ministry, overseeing a project with prisoners at the
county jail, establishing neighborhood church clusters,
and extending a fellowship to migrants, lay persons
and pastors from a dozen denominations participate in
new ways in the ongoing life of the county.

Shenandoah District Executive Stanley R. Wampler
had a hand in SCIPS' beginnings in 1967. "Bernie Zerkel
(executive for the Shenandoah Association of the United
Church of Christ) and I kept bumping into each other
as we worked with our churches in the county. It began
to seem to us that we could do some of our ministry
together. We suggested to the Virginia Council of
Churches that it call a consultation of the county's
denominational executives to study our situation."

Local pastors and laymen became involved. And to-
gether they worked intensively to produce "A Study of
the Churches of Shenandoah County." Its profile of
church membership, size, location, and pastoral supply
confirmed what Stanley and Bernie had guessed in the
beginning: an overlapping of energies and efforts by
nearly everyone.

"We visited various neighborhoods in the county to get
clusters of churches together," Stanley recalled. "In al-
most every meeting people would say, 'We know we
have too many church buildings. But we don't know
what to do about it.' "

The study period continued for about three yea!
while pastors, laymen, and executives pondered "wl|
to do about it." They dreamed of an agency which woi
have funding from each judicatory at $100 a chunj
and from individual churches, as each could, accordij
to size. For its twelve churches, the Shenandoah Distrj
of the Church of the Brethren contributes $1,200 a ye!

And finally, in July 1970, SCIPS officially debuted
a two-year experimental program, with Norman ''
Harsh as coordinator.

People in Shenandoah County quickly labeled hj
"Mr. Church Closer."

"The idea was never to close churches," Stanley e1
phasized. "The idea was to look at a mutual ministij
what we could do together rather than separately."

And closing churches would simply not fit the natij
of Norman Harsh. A soft-spoken West Virginia nati
Norman pastored the Barren Ridge Church of 1
Brethren for ten years before moving down the val
to Woodstock.

He came to his new post well prepared to take ji
administrative tasks, having served as district executji
secretary for churches in West Virginia and west<JL
Maryland. He participated in an experimental progr;|i
in church renewal sponsored by the General Bod
among congregations in Virginia and California. I
served as a member of the board for five years. A sei|i
of modesty, typical of the people of the valley, charactj-
izes Norman. He worries about communicating ac-
tively and effectively. But he doesn't have to fake a 1<j>
and respect for the rural valley and for the people a
their fears and hopes for their churches.

He knew, though, that his task would not be an &\
one. Roger Combs, pastor of Valley Pike Church of M
Brethren, describes the situation Norman faced: "Thfl
is a fear of being tied into something larger; there ± ji
fear of the size of things."

Lutheran pastor Leonard J. Larsen's reaction typiJ
early response to SCIPS. "When SCIPS first came h
I had some reservations about it. I asked, just w.
was it going to do? I later realized that the same qi
tion being asked about SCIPS could be asked about
churches in this county: What are they doing?' "
only reason that the question isn't asked about
churches is that the churches have been here for as lclj
as people can remember. And so they simply acc|t
them and don't question the reason for their existenc

"Combining capabilities rather than organizations'
how Norman would explain the function of SCIPS
skeptics who feared it had come to their valley to crej?

tTPSOfSBO

ue 3, 1972

Pasre Nine

perchurches. "People's fear that their small church
not all it should be, struggling as it does, grows out
their devotion to the church. One of the possibilities
SCIPS is to help smaller churches examine new ideas
i cooperative approaches toward faithful witness and
■vice."

\n early SCIPS effort at new approaches focused on
: seven tiny churches in Powell's Fort Valley. About

00 persons live in the spoon-shaped depression in the
rth end of Massanutten Mountain. Roads to the other
e of the mountain, and the towns, are few. But the
rt Valley Interchurch Council is working to combat
; sense of separation that people there could feel. Two
men from each congregation comprise the council;
Te is no resident pastor there.

filda Tamkin runs the Seven Fountains post office
im a alcove in her home in the Fort Valley. She is a
ong woman with a shy but ready smile. On the council
; represented her United Methodist congregation last
ir. "The Interchurch Council began doing some things
it we had already done," she reflected, "like the sun-
9 service every Easter. But vacation Bible school
ild not have happened, at least for our church. There
ren't enough kids, and no one to teach.
When the council began, some people didn't accept
but we couldn't have had the Bible School without it."
Lawrence Helsley was elected to the ministry in 1919
the Columbia Furnace Church of the Brethren. He still
ves over the Massanutten to the Fort Valley once a
nth to preach a service at the Church of the Brethren
re, and supplies other pulpits on the other Sundays,
ring the week he operates Wayside Grocery, where
i can buy anything from rubbing alcohol to home-
de coconut candy. He doesn't mind reminiscing about
valley where he has lived all his life and where he
red his twelve children. "At my age I'm content to
: the young folks take over," he declared, though he
:nts himself among staunch supporters of SCIPS.
:>ople need to work together."

SCIPS attempts to provide ways to bring people
: ether across all kinds of 'barriers,' like denomina-

ial lines, in order to foster communication and con-
v" Norman pointed out. "It's developing a sense of
tponsibility for caring about what goes on in our
ijhborhoods. The Fort Valley Interchurch Council

1 m example of these ideas being put into practice."
fringing people together works in another way when
I|nandoah County residents attempt a ministry at
wee Mountain Resort.

kiing and summer recreation at Bryce draw a monied
rlvd from Washington, D.C., and Richmond, persons
/ilthy enough to build handsome second homes on
b steep wooded mountainsides, or to buy one of the
odominium apartments the Bryce Corporation is
lilting up.

he gap between longtime residents of the area and
h newcomers are painful. Local people who missed out
>r:he profit that resulted from buying land cheap and
£Lng it high in small lots tend to regard their new
i^hbors as intruders, different and alien.

fhen some SCIPS advocates saw a place for a nun-
s'y at the resort, a task group went to work. Roman
-< lolic mass celebrated at a Lutheran church, a coffee-
Kse setting at the ski lodge with folk singing and
wersation, and, this year, Saturday evening Protestant

services at nearby Trinity United Church of Christ are
ongoing wintertime activities.

Trinity pastor John Ware, co-chairman of the resort
ministries task group, commented, "People in the coun-
try are beginning to realize that the affluent skiers
are really just people, with the same very human kinds
of problems and frustrations." Until the resort ministry,
Roman Catholic participation in efforts at cooperation
had been nonexistent. It is significant now that Father
Salvator Ciullo is a full-fledged member of the SCIPS
team.

More than the other ministries SCIPS is enabling,
though, the Bryce Resort ministry has its detractors.
One is David C. Darby, pastor of the Strasburg Christian
(Disciples of Christ) Church. "Let's face it: The people
who go to Bryce for weekends are trying to escape the
church." Pastor Derby, who last fall was named a pas-
toral delegate for his denomination to SCIPS' admin-
istrative council, sees more value in such efforts as the
Interchurch Council in the Fort Valley. But he pushes
for a new focus on activities like family counseling. His
frustration runs deep at not being able to pique similar
excitment in other Strasburg pastors in such a venture
for their own communities. But he is not sure that
SCIPS is the agency to work at it.

Grade school teacher Harold Ebersole, church board
chairman of Valley Pike church, admits that SCIPS has
risked general approval by engaging in a ministry like
the one at Bryce. "People don't identify with the skiers.
The ministry is not one from which they feel a direct
return. You know, people ask, 'What do we get out of
it?' And maybe there's not much that an individual
person or an individual church does get out of it. This is
a wrong attitude that we have about much of our giving.
But this is the attitude we have, and we have to accept
it, and work with it, even if we think it wrong."

Twenty-five churches and 120 of their Sunday school
teachers and superintendents did "get something out of
it" last fall in a leadership training workshop. Harold
chaired the task group doing the planning, and a new
group is being formed now to undertake similar efforts.

Another kind of willingness to reach out developed
when a SCIPS task group found direction in the biblical
injunction, "When I was in prison, you visited me." Its
members began planning ways to minister to prisoners
at the county jail. Placing copies of Today's English
Version of the Psalms and the New Testament in the
jail and chaplaincy counseling were early efforts. And
at Christmastime gifts like after-shave lotion and tooth-
brushes went to prisoners from drugstores in the county.
Task group attempts to tie into Offender Aid and Re-
habilitation of Virginia (OAR) were successful, and
SCIPS volunteers trained with OAR personnel and ex-
perienced in counseling prisoners in supervised settings.
So far Norman has received no negative feedback from
persons who might feel the SCIPS ministry is "making
it too easy" for the prisoners. Jimmy R. Robinson, pastor
of the Pleasant View and Wakeman's Grove congrega-
tions of Brethren, noted that "SCIPS enables churches
to have a part in ministry to the county — like the jail
ministry — which, individually, they would not have
begun."

Jimmy has participated in SCIPS since its beginning
in Shenandoah County. He can communicate enthusiasm
for its "missionary" quality to neighbors of the county

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like the prisoners and the skiers at Bryce. But he is
enthusiastic, too, about his current involvement with
other Edinburg-area churches in an experimental cluster,
initiated by a task group on strengthening town and
country churches. When Edinburg pastors met last fall
to discuss the possibilities of a cluster experiment and
the hope it might hold for church renewal, it was their
first meeting in two years.

"The SCIPS task group prepared materials on cluster-
ing only as an excuse for these pastors to get together
and begin their own process," Norman indicated. The
pastors have met again to define their common prob-
lems and to determine how to proceed. Lay involvement
is occurring in three Thursday night meetings during
Lent. Denominational executives are eager for more
interchurch clusters to happen, particularly because of
the significant relationships they encourage. Even talk-
ing about cluster experiences seems to enhance relation-
ships: "This task group has made no headlines," Norman
laughed. "But its members have related well."

Maxine Rosen, whose family-owned tire sales company
has been near Mount Jackson for years, is one of the
eight lay persons on the town and country churches task
group. But her involvement with SCIPS extends beyond
that. Her congregation, the Cedar Grove Church of the
Brethren, collaborated with the Valley Central United
Church of Christ a hundred yards away in a self-study
period. The results are joint Bible school classes, supper
meetings, and Easter services. A summer weekend camp
experience with the young people of both congregations
proved so successful that entire families plan a similar
outing next summer. The two churches have agreed to
support a joint pastoral program. While they seek a
minister, Dr. Warren Bowman, president emeritus of
Bridgewater College, is serving as pastor on an interim
basis.

Both congregations participated, too, in the fellowship
extended to the migrant workers in the New Market and
Woodstock areas who harvest the rich crops of apples
in the county. "Through SCIPS we invited the migrant
workers to three evening picnics. Our people have been
very appreciative of the work with the migrant," Maxine
affirmed.

Response from some of the ninety workers who attend-
ed the picnics point to their delight at being accepted
for a change in one of the communities where they
work. One woman paying her tire bill at Rosen's said
that the picnics were the first community events any-
where to which the workers had been invited.

One member of the migrant ministry task group — now
disbanded until next harvesttime — was Kathy Coffman,
a young city-dweller-turned-rural when she came with
her husband to the valley where he was born. "Here you
can't escape your neighbors who are in need. They are
too visible. Every morning that I come to work during
the harvest season, I pass the migrants in the orchards.

"There's a tradition about helping here. Migrants con-
tribute a lot to the economy of this county. Part of the

year they are our neighbors, and we have a lot to do i
make them feel at home."

What of the future? Begun as a two-year pilot p;
gram, SCIPS has received the go-ahead from its admj
istrative council to continue a third year. Jimmy Rob;
son reflected, "Even though SCIPS is going into its s!
ond year, it's still a 'babe.' Each time we meet we t1
to see what direction we're going."

New directions are not difficult to see.

Cletus Lindamood owns and operates a mill in Edj
burg. He has been a member of the Pleasant Vil
Church of the Brethren since 1916, and as chairman
Shenandoah County's board of supervisors has watch
the county's deepening recognition that persons mil
work together for the good life. "This is healthy for t|
county," he maintains. Miller Lindamood sees SCli
finding ways to enrich home and family life — "the oj
institution that needs the most consideration in a1
community." He hopes that SCIPS can become an agtj
for good at the county farm, where some residents hsi
lived since they were children.

Youth ministries, a day care center, and work w|.
retarded youngsters are among other tasks that SCI
may be able to undertake in the next fifteen month!

"When you start something new, people are slow I
get the vision, not because they are against it, but
cause they resist change," Stanley Wampler said. "If
where there is an opportunity for ministry that peo I
can see, they are glad to share in it."

Getting the vision may mean coming to a new unci1-
standing of what the church is in Shenandoah Courj],
Listening to Norman Harsh comparing the church t(|
tree — "The roots and branches spread out from ip
trunk, where they have unity. They go in all directioi,
but the fruit is the same" — recalls Jesus' words, "I 4
the vine," and Paul's description of the church as ij
body of Christ.

Harold Ebersole noted, "At the first SCIPS meetij;
I attended I realized that the fourteen or eighteen p
sons there were from at least ten denominations. 1
fellowship before the meeting — the chairman usua
had to call for order more than once; as we worl
through a series of problems; and later, after we 1
come up with answers — this fellowship was amazing.'

"It seems as if we can cooperate in work, in play, !i
education. But we can't in church!"

In Shenandoah County cooperation has become a s: i
of life for 115 churches whose members are work.
and dreaming — "not in lockstep," according to Norrr
Harsh, but "responsibly, whether separately
together."

Linda K. Beher is Assistant Editor of z|'
MESSENGER, official organ of the Church
the Brethren.

FIRST THINGS FIRST
Matthew 6:33

me 3, 1972

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YOUTH FORM FOLK CHOIR

""•HE COMBINED BYC group in Cameron, W. Va.
. has recently been very energetic. The youth pre-
red for the coffee-house that the Collegiate Crusader
am had last March. Posters were made; new articles
'iblished and the social room decorated. That night a
ecial service called "Celebration" was presented. The
tung people were very responsive to this new type of
)rship. We are now in the process of making several

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Brenda Murphy, Roger Briggs, and
Laura Every show signs they made for
the coffeehouse.

worship services based on the "Celebration" for our
weekly youth meetings. One Brethren Youth member,
Eddie Williams, wrote this song:

ETERNAL SALVATION

The sun goes down, the moon comes up,
And angels sing from Heaven above.
God says I'm His, I'll go to Him,
Gonna live eternally free from sin.
The sun goes down, the moon comes up,
And angels sing from Heaven above.
God gave His son for all our sins,
So we could live in salvation to the end.
The sun goes down, the moon comes up,
And angels sing from Heaven Above.

Starting from the center and going
clockivise are Eddie Williams, Karen
Johnson, Laura Every, Patti Shilling, Sue
Briggs, Laura Chambers, Brenda Murphy
(partially shoivn) , and Roger Briggs.

Eddie, 12-years-old, sang this as a solo in our Easter
service. The tune is from a "Partridge Family" song.

Since the young people grew very interested in the
songs the Collegiate team sang, we have formed a folk
choir. More music books have been bought. The choir
will sing for the local House of Prayer on Mother's Day.

The group plans, Lord willing, to have a bonfire this
summer and several recreational activities included in
our regular meetings.

— Dave Chambers

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quality service to our customers and to simplify off!;
procedures.

One of the first goals of the Audio-Visual Departmc'
is to produce a new AUDIO-VISUAL GUIDE. As ma'
of you know, since our last manual was produced
have added to our library many new and thoug
provoking filmstrips. In addition, we have also incluc
the cassette library, containing 32 cassettes. Obvious1,
with these additions the old manual is obsolete. The im
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of the current filmstrips, records, and cassettes, cla>'j-
fied according to subject matter and aimed to all el
groups in your church.

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General Conference, or we will mail your copy to j
free of charge. However, it is important that you reseij;
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now! We need an estimate of how many guides to r.
duce. Whether you have a copy of the present filmst
manual or not, please write for your copy of the AUD
VISUAL GUIDE today.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - - Throughout the sumrjr
months, our entire library will be reclassified and Is-
numbered. As a result all other filmstrip manuals w
be completely obsolete. It is important that you we
now. Send the accompanying order blank and all <
respondence concerning A-V materials to:

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understand that the new guide supercedes all other filmstrip manuals. We will:
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expect our guide(s) by mail about September 1, 1972.

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une 3, 1972

Page Thirteen

WHEN THE BIRDS SANG

"The flowers appear on the earth, the time of
the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the
turtle-dove is heard in the land" (Song of Solo-
mon 2:12).

JM-^t

DNCE UPON A TIME all the birds of the forest and
field came together in the glade. They had never
pen all together before, and they were astonished and
>mewhat afraid. The canaries and love-birds were
:raid of the falcons and hawks; the sparrows and star-
ngs were jealous of the bright plummage of the scarlet
nagers and the bluebirds. The birds from the south
ere awed by the birds from the north. The snowbirds
lad blackbirds would hardly mix, and the golden
iieasants strutted while the quail trembled in the grass.
[Then someone started the word around: "Let's have
chorus." And they took as their motto: "Praise the
ord, all ye birds" (Ps. 148:10). But that was just
here the trouble began. The blue jay, who thought he
as the kingfish, wanted to lead the chorus and his
oice was not suitable for that. The bird of paradise,
■hile she came from a long lineage with a beautiful
[une, was more concerned about the feathers in her
jit than about her voice, which is a very bad mistake
r a chorister to make. The parrot, of course, had to be
jught everything, but it was much better to teach him
le right words than the wrong ones, as it was better
< teach the other birds the sweet notes than the sour
les. They were going to keep Jim Crow out of the
iiorus because he was black, but he had such a fine
iss voice and was so dignified in his black suit, that
ey had to let him in. The mockingbird was impudent
id said to the catbird, "You're cuckoo" . . which is
pt a very nice way for choristers to speak to one
iiother.

jSoon an argument developed about when rehearsal
>uld be held. Chanticleer, who thought the sun rose
fcause he crowed, wanted it in the morning. The
ightingale wanted it in the evening. The lark said he

would sing whenever the sun was shining, and the owl
said he didn't give a hoot when it was just so it was at
night. But they finally agreed on the morning as the
time when the waking world most needed their song; yet
they still had all the problems of their parts and places
in the chorus. The hummingbird could only hum, and
Jennie Wren sometimes twittered. The whippoorwill sang
the oboe parts, the oriole took over the flute score and
the bob-o-link sang the fife notes. Still they were
quarrelling about where to sit, and who should fly first
in the procession. In fact things got so bad that the
vulture sat on a dead limb looking very tragic indeed.

Suddenly a dark cloud descended on the beautiful
glade and what should have been a lovely place became
a terrible one, and all the birds started flying at one
another, and tearing at each other until feathers flew
through the air and many a wing was broken. When
the smoke of battle had cleared away, there lay little
Robin Red-Breast with an arrow right through his heart.
All the birds were frightened and sorrowful at what
they had done, and they began to cry, "Who killed
Robin?" But no one could be found who knew or who
would admit that he killed Robin. Even if such a one
had been found, that would not have brought Robin
back to life. At that all the birds said, "It must never
happen again." The dove said: "Let us have peace." And
a new spirit filled the glade. But the only way they could
have peace was to be so busy singing that they would
not have time to fight, and to be happy in their songs
that they would not be jealous of one another's plum-
age, or voice, or color, or position.

"The faultfinder seldom finds anything else."

From the Pulpit, June 1945, page 138

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SPEAKERS FOR THE OHIO DISTRICT CONFERENCE

OF THE BRETHREN CHURCH

Two guests at the Ohio Conference will be Owen H.
Alderfer and Doug Denbow.

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Dr. Owen H. Alderfer

Owen Alderfer came to the Ashland Theological
Seminary in 1965 to be Professor of Church History.
He is the editor of The Ashland Theological Bulletin,
and has cerved on the Curriculum and the Religious
Interests Committees.

Dr. Alderfer is a graduate of Upland College
(California), Asbury Theological Seminary (Kentucky),
and Claremont University Center (California). He is
the General Conference Secretary of The Brethren in
Christ Church and has contributed various articles to
their official church paper The Evangelical Visitor.

Dr. and Mrs. Alderfer and their family participate in
community and school activities. Mrs. Alderfer is a
graduate of Ashland College, and teaches kindergarten
at Taft School in Ashland.

Dr. Alderfer's inspirational message will be Friday
evening.

Douglas Denboiv

Doug Denbow graduated from Ashland Theologi<
Seminary in 1971, and teaches at the Ashland Juni
High School. He pastored the United Methodist Chur
of Savannah, Ohio, previous to the formation of t
Institute of Church Dynamics. His ministry has reach,
beyond his school and the Institute. He knows how
talk with kids and he does it easily. He is a concern
teacher and a Christian friend.

Mrs. Denbow is active in the Christian Women
organization in Ashland. They are members of the Fi j
Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Denbow is in charge of the Brethren Youth pi-
gram. An exciting program with practical help and?
spiritual emphasis for every youth make this confj
ence a must.

Charles Munson, Moderator-elect, Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Herbert Gilmer, Friday, 8:45 a.m.

Ronald Waters, Moderator, Friday, 9:15 a.m.

John Byler, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.

Ray Aspinall, Saturday, 12:30 p.m.

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Page Fifteen

RIGHT ON!

by DR. J. R. SHULTZ

pWENTY PERCENT INCREASE in student
•■ enrollment! New students from India, East
[alaysia, and other mission points. New Brethren
;udents coming from Washington, D.C., Sara-
)ta, Berlin, Canton, and Winding- Waters ! Also,
70 students in recent weeks have joined the
rethren Church and are beginning their prepa-
ition for the Christian ministry. Seminary
raduates assuming pastorates and appointments
i the mission fields. All of this is a dynamic
ovement in relation to the Gospel and the
jhurch today!

A spiritual "uprising" is also part of the stu-
mt body this year. The students have been most
>sponsive to the call of God in their lives. They
ive new concerns for one another, the church,
id the Christian ministry. They are wishing and
«king to serve the Lord in churches which are
live to its faith and witness in mission. They are
lilling to serve with those who are willing to
irve !

i The Spirit has called them, the world needs
[em, and the church wants them. The church
Just now express its concern for the Christian
linistry of the church in the same dynamic way

which the students have expressed their desires
I serving. Most seminary students are trying to

rry on a full-time job besides their studies.
!>me of them are attempting two jobs. Most of

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them are seeking to serve churches, while at the
same time, they are carrying full academic loads.
This is too much ! Everyone suffers. One signifi-
cant answer is the Ministerial Student Aid Fund.
Add the cost of inflation to the twenty percent
increase in enrollment, and you can realize the
present needs. Student financial aid is absolutely
essential. Please respond.

Ashland Theological Seminary

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MINISTERIAL STUDENT AID FUND

$15,000 needed for Ministerial Student Aid

Your sacrificial giving is needed . . .

... To spread the preaching of the Gospel

... To meet the rising cost of education

... To assist a growing number of ministerial students

THIRTY-THREE MINISTERIAL STUDENTS
RECEIVED FINANCIAL AID IN THE PAST YEAR

Average assistance per student:

1967-68 $378.29

1968-69 399.93

1969-70 369.90

1970-71 473.23

1971-72 482.50

Seventy-eight Brethren churches made contributions to the Ministerial Student Aid
Fund in the past year.

Costs of education continue to rise. Tuition, fees, board and room will average $3,494
per year for the pre-seminary student.

Tuition and fees for the seminary student will amount to $750 — with living costs
in addition to this.

Your gift to the Ministerial Student Aid Fund helps these men remain in school, and
after training, to be a part of the Gospel ministry.

Send your offerings to:

MINISTERIAL STUDENT AID FUND

c/o Rev. George Solomon
619 Park Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805

Page Nineteen

DEDICATED TO THE ONES I LOVE

tar girls,

'The following letter was written with not only my
01 parents in mind but also yours. This is the issue
at will come out between Mother's and Father's Days
d I would like to dedicate my article to all of our
rents who have given so much of themselves so freely,
hope that my thoughts and words are reflections of
hat each of you feel about those two super special
jredients in your own home.

^ar Dad and Mom,

Hi! Well, here it is spring again with green grass,

Jlips, birds, warmth, . . . and I'm just so thankful for

iing alive and healthy. I feel like I have a new lease

I life.

When I looked at my calendar today, I realized two

ry special dates are approaching rapidly; Sunday,

ay 14 and Sunday, June 18 — Mother's Day and

pier's Day. I guess that you probably circled them

the calendar in red months ago ... or could it have
en an elf that did it?

(Anyway, I wouldn't have forgotten them. For you
p, I love you both everyday not only on those special
vs. Really it's sad that we feel the need to set aside
ly two days when we have 365 with which to
|nor you.

fc'm so very thankful for having such neat parents.
!>d really gave me two of the best. When I think about
jing a parent, I only hope that I can be as good.
;I can remember times when I know that you weren't
p proud of me. Sometimes I was a bad little kid and
bad big kid for that matter. When I'd get into jams
. just needed a helping hand, I always took your help
r granted. I'm sorry for all those times. I also realize
at just because I'm 21 that doesn't mean you've quit
'prrying. In some ways I guess, your worries are worse
jw that I'm big enough to make big messes.
jl just want to say thanks. Thanks for being the way
i|u are. Even though sometimes I may do things or
f things that don't make you happy, I'm not trying

be mean or selfish. I guess I just have to make some
i stakes for myself.

by Sherry Barnharr

Being with you two, sharing the ups and the downs
of life, has meant so much to me. The proud looks, the
smiles, the letters, the open arms, and the listening ears
have made my life a greater experience and happier
memory.

So even though sometimes I won't be at home to share
those special days with you both, you know that I'll be
there at heart thinking about you with great respect,
love and gratitude.

God Bless You, Both!

All my love,
Sherry

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FATHER'S
DAY

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WARSAW, INDIANA

THE JUNIOR SISTERHOOD of the First Brethren
Church of Warsaw has been busy the past year.

Everyone enjoyed a Halloween "come as you are"
party at the home of Diane Yoder in October.

In November the girls participated in a bandage
rolling with the W.M.S. I at the home of Terri, Kathy,
Barbie and Gena Griswold.

Then in January W.M.S. I were guests of the Sister-
hood at the home of Jo Lynn Anderson.

In March a public service program was given with
the Senior Sisterhood also participating.

In April the Juniors and Seniors went to the Flora
Brethren's Home with gifts for the residents. They also
presented a program. A memorable occasion was en-
joyed by all.

At the present time we are having a "Travel !;
Basket Auction." The proceeds will go to World Rel'.

We hope to have a picnic in August which will pr |-
ably be held at an out-of-town park. 1

The girls choose a lady of the church each mo:ji
and present them with a gift. They also participated
activities of the church such as helping on fellows!)
nights, serving cookies, punch and coffee, choir ijl
musical numbers including piano and guitar specif,.
Most of the girls go caroling during the Christrjs
season. They also send cards to the missionaries in
shutins.

Mrs. Morton Huffer
Junior Sisterhood Patroness!

MARINE PFC BAPTIZED
SOUTH CHINA SEA

The office of the editor' just received a news-
paper put out by the personnel at Da Nang
Airfield. One of its reporter's SSgt. Dub Allen,
USMC wrote a little article for publication in
this base paper that deviated a bit from the usual
news about evacuation of this place, the fighting
that is going on in this place, etc. This article
becomes a bit more personal to the Brethren as
it is written about the activities of one of our
own pastors, Chaplain Thomas Schultz.

THE SOUTH CHINA SEA, the eastern boundary of
Vietnam, is quiet, peaceful and very beautiful. With
its white beaches and gently rolling surf, it is hard to
visualize that a war is going on just a few hundred
yards from this sight.

One could even find himself being brought into a
reverent mood. So it was on a quiet afternoon that
Marine PFC Tony R. Stamphill, 23, of Albuquerque,
N.M., a metalsmith for Marine Headquarters and
Maintenance Squadron-15, was baptized into the Chris-
tian faith.

Navy Chaplain (Lt.) Thomas A. Schultz, 36, of Troy,
Ohio, officiate the services with a short ceremony, where
Stamphill confessed his faith. The Chaplain and Stamp-
hill then turned and walked calmly into the rolling surf
until they were about waist deep.

Chaplain Schultz explained to Stamphill that he would
be baptized by Triune Immersion, which means that he
would be dipped three times into the water representing
the Holy Trinity of the Father, Son and the Holy Ghost.

Three times into the water, a prayer and Stamphill
walked from the surf baptized and soon to be a member
of the Church of Christ.

Marine baptized — PFC Tony R.
baptized, by Triune immersion by
Thomas A. Schultz in the South
(USMC Photo)

Stamphill p

Chaplain M

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POETRY CORNER

"NO SHORT-CUT MY CHILD"

NEVER ALONE"

Like the little child

On his way from school.

"Now, come right home

Was his mother's rule."

But another street he thought he'd try.

And an hour or two soon slipped by.

That night he saw his mother cry.

She scolded him and asked him why?

He answered her like we do You.

A short-cut he was taking too.

Sometimes it seems a long way home,

And we are tempted oft to roam.

But Jesus walks the same each day,

And stops and waits when Christians stray.

He calls us His "little children" too.

And forgives and forgets like mothers do.

itthew 7:14 "Because strait is the gate and narrow
the way and few there be that find it."

This child was born with inner fears,
Full of smiles and full of tears.
Afraid of this — afraid of that
A barking dog — a slinky cat.
As a little girl she didn't dare
To wander far from mother's care.
At night the dark was worst of all
She wanted someone near to call.
At twenty-one she should have wed
But chose the single life instead.
She would have been a lovely wife
Had children too and lived this life.
The tension finally made her ill.
She thought the cure was in a pill.
But happiness she'll never win
Until she puts her trust in Him.
She just must learn that God is Love
And ever watching from above.
He's with her always night and day
To ease her fears and hear her pray.

Matthew 28:20 "And lo, I am with you always, even
unto the end of the world."

"WINDOWS IN HEAVEN"

'THOU HAST A PLAN"

Blessings will come from windows up there,
The Almighty sees that each has his share.
He delights most in giving each lonely one,
A touch on the brow for work he has done.
If you will but offer a tenth of each gift,
Into your life will come such a lift,
You'll feel like a bird soaring in air,
Free of all burdens — free of all care.
He asks for no more than this little bit,
But if you desire — and if you see fit,
To give even half of your worldly gain,
The peace in your heart will always remain.
Those windows will shine so you can look in,
And see all the glory hidden within.
Kept for the ones who love only Him,
Saved for the Christian washed free of sin.

^ilachi 3:10 "Bring ye all the tithes into the store-
use, ... if I will not open you the windows of heaven
3d pour you out a blessing."

The life I give fits only you.

Your tasks are planned — just follow through.

The yoke is neither loose nor tight,

It's made to wear both day and night.

I will adjust it if you say,

And make it perfect in every way.

Look up and see beyond the star,

Your Jesus loves you as you are.

Please don't copy another's way,

Ask ray help — do what I say,

With bands of love I hold thee best.

For only love makes sad hearts rest.

Don't fret and cry and groan aloud,

Because of darkness in a cloud.

The sun will take away the night,

My yoke is easy, My burden light.

Matthew 11:30 "For my yoke is easy and my burden
is light."

From Collection "THOU ART MY GOD"

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3SHL3ND
COLLEG

ASHLAND, OHIO— The Rev. Joseph D. Hamel, pastor
of the Sarasota First Brethren Church in Florida, was
awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity by
Ashland College at Commencement exercises on May 21.

An alumnus of Ashland College, he received the degree
of bachelor of science in education in 1949 and the
master of religious education degree from Ashland
Theological Seminary in 1951.

In 10 years the Sarasota Church has grown from 70
members to over 500, with a winter attendance of over
650. This year the church dedicated a new sanctuary
which will seat over 800 people. In the past 10 years
a new parsonage has been purchased, an educational
building has been completed, additional Sunday School
buildings and several acres of land for new parking
area purchased. This coming year plans include 500
apartment units to be built within a half block of the
present church.

Rev. Hamel appears in "Who's Who in the South,"
is a Deputy Sheriff in the county with specific work
in suicide prevention, has a certified teachers license
for Ohio and Florida and is a substitute teacher in
Sarasota.

He holds the rank of Lt. Col. in the Air Force
Auxiliary C.A.P. He was named the outstanding Sara-
sota citizen of the year in 1964 and received the Sertoma
Freedoms Award for outstanding patriotism.

Rev. Hamel has served the Brethren Church in many
areas including national moderator of the General
Conference, in addition to the moderator of the Central
and Indiana districts. He has served on numerous boards
of the Brethren Church and is known throughout the
denomination as an outstanding evangelist.

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Rev. J. D. Hamel

He is now in the sixth year of radio throughout
west coast of Florida and has launched into weekly |
programs from the Church on Sunday mornings.

Rev. Hamel is an active state and community serv;
leader including chaplain of the Sarasota County Can/
Society, Sarasota United Need, Red Cross instruct,
member of the school board building and planning c<|-
mittee to name a few.

He is married to the former Jean Marie Rowsey. Tl n
are the parents of Joan Ruth, a sophomore at Ashkjl
College; John 16 and Janet Sue, 14.

ASHLAND, Ohio — Seven members of the Ashland
College Faculty, who have been affiliated with the
college for a combined total of 154 years, will retire at
the end of this academic year.

The retirees and their service record include Dr.
Raymond W. Bixler, (1929-72) 43 years; Dr. Milton
Puterbaugh (1922-43 and 1960-72) 33 years; Mable
Zehner (1926-72) 46 years; Dr. Paul K. Taylor (1940-45
and 1963-72) 14 years; Frederick W. Moore (1962-72) 10
years; Dr. Vergilius Ferm (1968-72) four years and Dr.
Edwin A. Fensch (1968-72) four years.

Dr. Bixler, chairman of the history department and
professor of history, has been dean of the college (1943-
45) and president (1945-48) in addition to directing the
social science division. Among his numerous honors
are an honorary degree from Ashland College and a
plaque from his colleagues at the conclusion of his 40
years of uninterrupted record of service at AC. He has
noted frequently that his greatest satisfaction has come
from his world-wide travels and his writings.

Dr. Puterbaugh, director of the division of science <
professor of chemistry, was recently honored by
Mohican District of the Ohio Academy of Science
organizing the Mohican District Science Day at AG
years ago and coordinating the project each year,
has been active in the American Chemical Society i
three years ago was named to a national committee
prepare standardized tests in organic chemistry.

Miss Zehner, instructor in organ and college orgar
has received many honors for her talent and service
college and community organizations. Her most rec
was an award of merit presented by the Ohio Fed<
tion of Music Clubs in 1970. She is one of Ashlar
outstanding musicians. In addition to her teaching
AC, she has maintained a full schedule of piano
organ students. In 1965 Ashland College paid trit
to her musical contributions by starting the Mf
Zehner Fund designed to provide funds to purch
two pipe organs for the student's use.

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3r. Taylor, professor of physics, was a physicist
^ineer with the Radio Corp. of America in Camden,
J. from 1945-63 before returning to the college's
ence division. He was elected to senior membership
the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
d has many publications to his credit.

Vtoore, professor of English, has been a distinguished
icher of English throughout the years. He was award-
his M. Litt. degree from Cambridge University in
gland in 1927.

Dr. Ferm, professor of philosophy, published his 27th
ik in 1971 titled "Memoirs of a College Professor."
3 highly readable, interesting and humorous auto-
graphy relates the story of his remarkable three-
rt career — minister, educator and author. Still active
his writing desk, Dr. Ferm modestly estimates that
jne 12,000 students have taken his courses.

Dr. Fensch, professor of psychology, was affiliated
th the Mansfield Public Schools for many years, be-
pe joining the AC faculty. He has a book to his credit
ed "The Superintendency Team." In addition he has
Wished more than 30 magazine articles.

ANNOUNCEMENT

The National Laymen's Organization has set up a
paker's bureau of laymen who are capable and willing
If 111 the pulpit while a pastor is on vacation, for lay-
In public services or for special speaking engage-
tnts. Those men available are:

gil Barnhart
)yd Benshoff
m G. Bixler
(dger Geaslen
:bert W. French
in Golby
Irman Ronk
n Gilbert

Ines I. Mackall
yd Miller

123 Paula Drive,
Germantown, Ohio 45327

148 Wilson St.
Johnstown, Pa. 15906

Rt. 1, Box 109A
Milford, Indiana 46542

2520 Fort Drive, S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20023

923 N. Rt. 503

West Alexandria, Ohio 45381

324 Chandler Ave.
Johnstown, Pa. 15906

227 College Ave.
Ashland, Ohio 44805

108 West Dayton St.

West Alexandria, Ohio 45381

R.D. 1

Mineral Point, Pa. 15S42

Box 116

Roann, Indiana 46974
""or further information, please contact:
Floyd Benshoff
148 Wilson St.
Johnstown, Pa. 15906
one of the individuals listed.

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The Brethren Evangeli)

RETIREMENT APARTMENTS TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT ASHLAND

by DORMAN RON

«oaP>

THE BENEVOLENT BOARD of The Brethren
Church continues to expand its outreach. Retire-
ment apartments, which will provide life-time care, are
being planned for the retiree who wants to belong to a
retirement community.

The purpose of the retirement apartments is to pro-
vide comfortable housing for independent retirees at a
modest cost in a Christian environment. The apartment
area is planned to relieve the resident of building and
grounds maintenance and responsibility.

Construction is possible through the modest "Life
Use Plan" by which a resident is requested to provide
the cost of one apartment and is assured life-tenancy or
as long as the resident desires. Should a resident decide
to withdraw, or should health require nursing care in
the Health Center, a proportionate refund will be given,
or credit given for nurs.ng care. Refunds will be pro-
portioned up to ten years of residency. Residents mov-
ing to the residential care area or the nursing section
of the Health Center would receive proportionate credit
on his cost of care.

To become a resident, a person must be in good health
and be able to completely care for himself. Age 65 is
the minimum age for residents, though an exception may
be made by the Board of Trustees. Complete medical
information must be furnished. The medical director
will certify that the applicant is able to live safely in
the apartment area. This certification is to be renewed
each six months. When health conditions require, a
resident of the apartments will be asked to transfer
to the Health Center.

One and two bedroom apartments will be constructed
on College Avenue and at 2000 Center Street. Each
apartment will be furnished with refrigerator, range,
disposal, carpeting, and traverse rods. A liberal amount
of cupboard and closet space has been designed. Coin-
operated washers and dryers will be available. Garages
or carports will be provided at cost, if desired.

A "comprehensive fee" is charged monthly to all
residents on the "Life Use Plan" for the services listed
below :

1. Apartment Upkeep. Repairs and painting will be
cared for by the owner as in the usual landlord-tenant
relationship. The owner will not be responsible for
maintaining any resident-owned equipment: for example
—TV sets, etc.

2. Housekeeping. The resident will provide his ov
housekeeping. Should he desire assistance at this poii
requests should be made known and the service coil
be added, with the resident being charged for suj
service.

3. Grounds Upkeep. Upkeep of lawn, trees, and shru|
is provided. This will include regular lawn mowing. T S
resident is to care for the close trimming of lawn, wet!
ing, and working around shrubs, and his own flow,
beds. i

4. Utilities. Heating, lighting, and cooking (
electric) will be furnished as part of the cofnprehensi J
fee. This charge is based on the number of square fei
of space used. Water, sewage, trash pickup, and sn(|
removal from drives and walks will be furnish* I
Residents will furnish their own trash containers a!
place trash in plastic bags in containers for weetj
pickup.

5. Cable TV. Connections in the bedroom and t
living room will be furnished.

6. Laundry. Each group of apartments will havej
laundry and service area equipped with coin-operat;
washer and dryer.

7. Nursing Service. The comprehensive fee cove'
twenty days of care in the Health Center in any calendj
year, at no additional charge (not accumulative). A|
included are emergency calls in the apartment by!
nurse for diagnostic purposes or for short-term mii|
illnesses. This is not to be interpreted as private dij
nursing, and involves only a short visit.

It is assumed that we will be tax exempt. If the prij
erty tax is not exempt, this cost will be added to tu
comprehensive monthly fee.

The listed monthly fee for one or two persons in t
apartment represents a "fair share" of the cost of ope
tion and upkeep at present levels. Figures listed w
hold through the end of the fiscal year of occuparj
so the resident can plan one year in advance. Howevj
if inflation continues, the cost of labor, materials, a|
services will increase, an adjustment will need to reflij
these changes. Increases will be as modest as achj
cost of efficient operation permits. Recognizing tl
inflation may continue to raise the cost of living tdl
place where some Life Use residents will not be aj.
to pay the total cost of care, The Benevolent Board vl
do all within its means to care for those Brethren I
need. When Benevolent funds are available, they vjl
be used. When county or state funds are available, tl|'
will be used.

When a resident enters our retirement facility unif
the "Life Use Plan," the Board will feel obligated
continue to give care when his funds are exhausted :
he has made a financial statement upon entering. V'
Benevolent Board has never turned away any life-ti i-
resident when his funds were exhausted under tlxll
stated conditions.

ne 3, 1972 Page Twenty-five

VLany of the expenses in the monthly fee go on even within two months after the beginning of construction

en the resident is away. However, for an absence of must be made. If it is impossible for a person to pay

•ee or more weeks, the fee would be reduced by the full amount of life use as scheduled, we do allow

e-third. some flexibility. Examples would be: one-third at start

irhe "Life Use Plan" residents will be eligible for of construction, one-third in next two months, one-third

levolent money after their funds are depleted only at completion or occupancy. If you have property to

they supply a financial statement with their applica- sell to pay the "Life Use" cost, this could be transferred

m. The financial statement is needed to allow us to to The Benevolent Board as payment,
n ahead for these benevolent funds. An applicant Any rsons interested in obtaining an apartment in

y elect not to supply the financial statement but Ashland should write to.
to the Center will not be obligated to support him

lough benevolent dollars if his funds become depleted. THE BENEVOLENT BOARD

jro reserve an apartment, one hundred dollars ($100) 2°30 Center Street

nest money refundable for "good cause" withdrawal Ashland, Ohio 44805

sons is required. Full payment of life use amount or call us at 419-325-1616.

BENEDICTORY SALUTE TO A LAYMAN*

I've tried, but I can't be sad for you, Lloyd.

In the short time that I've known you I've seen nothing but

quiet strength

abounding faith

total service.
I've seen your twinkling smile and received your ready encouragement.
I've watched you work steadily at a job until it was done.

and done well
I've heard you laugh and felt the warmth of your handshake.
I've heard you sing and knew God's presence.
I've watched you join a group of people and create unity.
People have gone out of their way to seek out the goodness of

your heart for their own comfort.
We've heard you stand and say, "Whatever anyone asks me to do for

the Lord, I'll do
And was spurred to greater service ourselves because of it.
We thank you for the part of yourself you've given back to God

in our presence.
You've left us an example worthy to live by and memories of happiness.
You've loved us long and loved us deeply and we're better people

because of it.
Your steady faithfulness has been a pillar we've all had occasion

to lean on.
Quietly you walked among us, yet when you were not there

we knew an emptiness.
You never raised your voice or spoke an angry word . . .

yet you commanded our respect.
You lived life to its fullest and lacked nothing.
We admired you as a man and loved you as only Christians love.
Yet even more, God loves you, and now you can feel that love in

His very presence.
Praise the Lord! How can anyone be sad about that!

* This poem was written in honor of Mr. Lloyd F. Chamberlain by the Ardmore
church choir director, Mrs. Sheri Overdorf, and presented by her husband, Mr.
Dave Overdorf, at the Sunday morning service, December 26.

Page Twenty-six

MISSIONARY

H£WS

The Brethren Evange

&*E1-

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MISSION BOARD SPRING MEETING

ITEMS FOR

Prayer and Praise

PRAISE Brethren people ARE supporting missions according to the financial

report given.
PRAYER Due to the dollar devaluation, India and Nigeria report a rate of exchange

approximately 8% less than formerly . . . limiting purchasing power

of mission funds.
PRAISE Soon to be released ... a work book for teaching Brethren Missions in

conjunction with Dr. Ronk's new "History of Brethren Missionary

Movements." WATCH FOR IT!
PRAYER The Newark, Ohio Brethren Church was designated for the Ten Dollar

Club call for July-December, 1972.
PRAISE Rev. Juan Carlos Miranda is finishing his Seminary work and plans to

travel to Argentina by early July.
PRAYER The 1972 General Conference offering was designated for locating the

Mirandas in Argentina at the Eden Bible Institute.
PRAISE A report was received from John Rowsey on his Latin American admin-
istrative visit to Argentina and other countries.
PRAYER A new concept of furloughs for our Latin American missionaries was

endorsed, basically a three-year term and three-month furlough with

extension of furlough by arrangement for special purposes.
PRAISE A decision was made for the Brethren Church to establish a NEW

MISSION field in Colombia, South America!
PRAYER Personnel have been called to start this new field. May God lead in this

matter.
PRAISE Bill and Sharon Winter are finishing their language training and should

be in Argentina around June 1st.
PRAYER Consideration was given to establishing a Spanish-speaking ministry in

the United States.
PRAYER Authorized the construction of a modest building for the Brethren Home

for Children in India.
PRAISE Decision was made to inaugurate a support program for the evangelists

in India similar to that of the orphans with the support based at $25

per month.
PRAYER Decisions were made to bring greater success to our Brethren Home

Mission Program particularly as it relates to evangelism and church

growth in our Mission Congregations.

PRAISE AND PRAYER TO GOD AND MAY HE GIVE THE

INCREASE!

e 3, 1972

Page Twenty-seven

MOBILE CHAPEL SN ARGENTINA

'he following ivas reported by John Rowsey
ing his recent administrative visit to
jentina.

FTER RETURNING FROM CORDOBA, Bill Curtis,

and I left in his truck for the six-hour trip to Mar

Plata to find the Mobile Chapel. Finding a mobile

in a large city is a little more difficult than driving

fixed address, but finally we located the unit and

it some time talking to the Jorge Cramers, who

in and operate the unit, and repairing some equip-

t for them before driving back to Buenos Aires

same night. There was to be a forty-eight hour

?ral strike beginning that same night, and we didn't

t to be on the road during the strike, nor stuck in

del Plata for the forty-eight hours.

uring the time the truck was in Mar del Plata we

ij some free publicity. One of the television stations

it broadcasting a man on the street program. The

bnucer was talking to someone about the problems

'ivere facing in the world and during the conversation

ijtioned that there was someone doing something

itive about it all. While he was talking the camera

I aimed at the Mobile Chapel which was parked on

'opposite side of the street while the Cramers talked

hose passing by. This happened twice during the

i'ile Unit's time in Mar del Plata. As members of the

inches invited people to come to the evening meetings

iy times they would respond by asking if the big

ik was going to be there. The visit of the Mob'le

fpel to this city was sponsored by the Bible Society

L part of a campaign labeled "Operativo Atlantico"

he quite a number of young people spent their

irner selling a guide to the city that also contained

lof the gospels. These young people lived during the

i mer on their commissions from these sales.

The truck will be continuing on south to assist in
other campaigns. In Comodora Rivadavia a Catholic
Bishop plans to sell some 20,000 New Testaments during
the truck's visit and in La Rioja a priest purchased all
the New Testaments the truck had in stock while it
was still parked at the door of the Evangelical church.
The Lord is blessing its ministry.

Interestingly on the 24th of April, 1970, when the
truck left Buenos Aires on its first trip, the Cramers
experienced how the Lord would continue to direct in
the future. About sixty miles from Buenos Aires they
stopped the truch at a service station where Jorge had
stopped many times as a trucker, to check the truck and
top off the fuel oil tanks. When he went into the office
to pay for the gas-oi), one of those who had gathered
to observe the Mobile Chapel stepped up first and in-
sisted on paying the bill himself. When asked who he
was so that he could be thanked properly, he only re-
sponded that he wanted to do something to help this
ministry. This experience has been repeated over and
over again in the years since that first trip as God's
people have stepped forward to pay for repairs or to
do them themselves.

Jorge Cramer has had quite a lot of experience as a
trucker in Argentina plus over 500 meetings with the
Pocket Testament League and its sound trucks during
the time the P.T.L. was in Argentina. He felt the Lord
calling him to this type of ministry and so when the
Evangelical Foundation of Argentina (of which our
radio ministry is a part) began the Mobile Chapel, the
Lord brought the Foundation and Jorge together. Now
with the big truck, Jorge and his wife have added
another 100 meetings to his previous total, and I'm sure
the Lord will add many more as the Mobile Chapel is
used throughout Argentina.

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The Brethren Evang*!^

PIONEER MISSIONS

by REV. J. D. HAMEL

Rev. J. D. Hamel is the pastor of the First
Brethren Church in Sarasota, Florida, member of
the Missionary Board of the Brethren Church
where he serves on the Church Extension Com-
mission, and an active evangelist among the
Brethren churches.

AMERICA'S ON THE MOVE! One out of every five
people in America changes his address each year.
You see a nation seeking new frontiers.

Dr. Billy Graham told me recently that the greatest
mission field in the world is the United States of
America. A great Home Mission program is essential
as a part of a Worldwide Mission program. "The Mission
of the Church is Missions!"

'#****! K *A

Let us as Brethren, and totally committed Christians,
fully dedicate our keenest intellects, our finest talents,
and our financial resources to the tasks which are before
us as a people of God.

If you believe the Brethren Denomination has some-
thing worthwhile to offer in the Gospel, then you will
give to Pioneer Home Missions. No one but a Brethren
is interested in building Brethren Churches!

If it doesn't come from them, it simply won't oomil
all. We are entirely dependent upon the Lord, throffe
you, to do this job.

Are you willing to sacrifice if necessary?

Let each one of us do his part to the Glory of W
as the Brethren Denomination undertakes its mission's
responsibility for the NEW CITIES of America.

"The soul of missions is the mission to souls!"

In Florida you can see literally cities of new hoa
mushrooming from what a few short months ago vjl
but sandy wastes inhabited by only palmettos and pl-s
Now Florida's brawny back bears thousands of 1
communities, as people from all over America oontJM
to pour into her tropical wonderlands. A transforms i>n
is occurring in the great giant of the Southwest p
cactus gives way to the cottage. The rich valley: id
America's California Coast, and the beautiful mounjifl
shaded slopes of the Pacific Northwest, have the siH
story to tell. The challenge is for the Brethren Chi:h
to keep pace with the rapidily expanding populatioii

Congregations must be gathered and churches ljH|
where the people are now living. We can't wait f < I
more convenient time to do this. It must be done m
Our program of Home Mission extension must be :»
itive and aggressive! We must establish many J4
congregations and rapidly, as well as relocate ancj*
vitalize many older congregations. We must move jtfl
new communities and develop strong, effective, redtjp
tive fellowships, training the church located therto
become not only self supporting but also contribu;ig
to the world outreach of the denomination. PRAY jat
God will meet this tremendous need!

It's Harvest Time! I

3, 1972

Page Twenty-nine

MOTIVATED MEN

by Candi Baker

STEPHEN S. COLE

EPHEN COLE is 23 and has been a member of the
Brethren Church for 13 years. He is a Middler at
land Theological Seminary majoring in New Testa-
t. Steve graduated from Washington High School
louth Bend, Indiana and then attended college in
■aton, Illinois.

eve is serving as a student pastor at Hope Baptist
rch in Ashland. He is not married and enjoys a
elor apartment near the seminary. Steve is the son
everend and Mrs. William Cole, pastor of the Vinco
hren Church in Pennsylvania. He plans to enter
pastoral ministry after he graduates from Ashland
logical Seminary in June of 1973.

Stephen Cole

LE PLOT' SENDS RUSSIANS
>M MIAMI WITH SCRIPTURES

iami, Fla. (EP) — A Russian ship last week pulled
[of port here with a cargo which a reporter on the
le described as "potentially more explosive than the
and threatening mobs of Cubans and Jews which

assed (the Communist scientists) during their stay

merica."

on Taft, Religious Editor of the Miami Herald, re-
jed that the cargo included 15 Bibles in the Russian

uage, a number of gospel tracts, and the lasting
ression of Christian testimonies given to the visitors

leir own language by a group of Miami's dedicated
i stians.
' ome of them had 'plotted' for two years to carry out

. a caper," Taft said.

tie Bible campaign began following the Rev. Tommy
-json's visit to Russia. The pastor of Perrine First

:ist Church in Miami distributed then some Bibles
i.ad smuggled in. Back home he reported his experi-
is and urged others to follow his example,
.rs. Joanne Richardson, a member of the Granada
"byterian Church here, ordered 15 Bibles in Russian
i| began praying for an opportunity to give them to
tfens of the Communist world. The opportunity came
1 1 to her doorstep with the arrival of visiting Russian
iitists hosted by the National Oceanic and Atmo-
>lric Administration. The American Christians made
iids with the Russian security officer, invited the

sailors to various homes and churches, and eventually
were able to take the Bibles onboard in a special gift
exchange.

REPORT WIDESPREAD REVIVAL VISITING
SOUTH VIETNAM CENTRAL HIGHLANDS

Dalat, South Vietnam (EP) — A revival "greater than
anything I've ever seen" has been reported by veteran
missionary John Newman in the Central Highlands of
Vietnam.

Eighty churches have been visited by spiritual re-
newal, the Overseas Crusades missionary told Evan-
gelist Merv Rosell in a cassette. Some 10,000 Christians
have made restitution following wrong deeds, have con-
fessed sin and have given past-due tithes and offerings
to their churches.

Missionary Newman said some 80,000 piasters have
thus came to Christian churches of the highlands.

He said $8,000 worth of superstitious "charms" have
been abandoned by convicted believers who had placed
faith in their magical ability.

In addition, two boys reportedly were brought to life
from the dead. The missionary admitted he had no con-
firmation, said they might have been in a deep coma. But
he said coffins had been prepared, and the boys were at
death's door but today are well and happy.

"This revival is greater than anything we've experi-
enced in the history of the church," Newman declared.

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i m

Adrian, Pa. (Brush Valley) Youth of
the church took part in the Walk
for Development. They covered a
distance of 28 miles and received
either 40 per mile or larger gifts.
The money will be used to help
feed the hungry.

Sarasota, Fla. "The Salt Company,"
Sarasota's new Youth for Christ
singing group under the direction
of Mrs. Jim Larnard, was featured
along with some musical numbers
by the Larnard family at the eve-
ning services May 7. Rev. Jim
Larnard, Youth for Christ Direc-
tor, was the speaker at the morn-
ing services.

South Bend, Ind. Pastor and Mrs.
Bennett help Open House at their
new home at 1615 South St. Joseph
Street on Sunday, May 7, 1972.
Sunday, May 21, the Youth lead
the entire service. Some were
speaking on "The Youth in the
Church!" June 4, 1972 is Mission
emphasis Sunday. David Loi from
Taiwan will be the speaker. David
is the young man this church has
been sponsoring.

Oakville, Ind. A church-campout is
scheduled for August 11-13 at
Heuston Woods State Park near
Oxford, Ohio. The Youth hosted
the Southern Indiana District
Youth Rally April 16.

Smithville, Ohio. Missions Sunday,
May 7, was enjoyed with the
Aspinall family. The services in-
cluded messages in song, sermon
by Rev. Ray Aspinall, an inter-
national dinner and ended with a
slide presentation and discussion
on missions.

Goldenaires

Rev. and Mrs. B. E. Waltz of
Sarasota, Florida celebrated their
58th Wedding Anniversary on April
12, 1972.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH

Nappanee, Ind. — 1 by baptism
South Bend, Ind. —

1 by transfer of letter
Oakville, Ind. — 2 by baptism
1 by transfer of letter

Memorials

Funeral services were held o
Lloyd F. Chamberlain, Moriij
December 27, in the First Bret la
Church of Ardmore, Indiana, ja
Tinnie Rorie, pastor, officii
assisted by Rev. C. William I
former pastor. Burial was in MS
Pleasant Cemetery.

Brother Lloyd was born in 19('i
South Bend, Indiana where he 1
all his life. He was an active rjj
ber of the Ardmore church, I
ing in many capacities, as 1
day School teacher, Superintem I
church deacon, and for many j j
was church treasurer.

His first wife, Esther, precjs
him in death in 1967. In 197 JH
married Pearl Basham, who 1
vives, along with a son, Darrei o
South Bend; two daughters, 1
Audine Manuel, of North Lill
and Mrs. James Flatoff, of s{l
Bend, six grandchildren, and a si I
Mrs. Gladys Grosso, of Buffalo, 1

BEAL. Mrs. Dale (Hazel) M
73, died May 2, 1972 in Mans. Ill
Ohio. She had been a member o.|
Brethren Church for 51 years. I
vices were conducted in the Waptf
Funeral Home by her pastor, 1
Kenneth Sullivan. Burial wa i
Mansfield Memorial Park.

Mrs. E. D. Nelsf

NEWS FROM VINCO

by REV. C. WILLIAM OL!

OVER A YEAR has passed since taking up the
pastorate at the Vinco Brethren Church. We are
grateful to report that the Lord has blessed our con-
gregation many times over. We knew that many people
loved Jesus Christ here, yet it takes working together
to know how much.

When people are near death, the united prayers bring
them through. When a Christian begins to experience
deep trials, other Christians feel for him and join with
him to keep him steady through his time of test ng.

We have a well-balanced congregation of all age levels.
Our Youth Services on Sunday evening often have
seventy or more present. Mrs. C. Wm. Cole and a fine
group of advisors are working with the youth.

We have all the struggles that the Brethren Chux
face in conflict with the world. We are trying to I
come them through the love of God, the faith in Cll
and by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Last fall we had a week of Evangelistic Services «
Rev. John Young of Pittsburgh which brought i 1
rededications and some first-time decisions. As you In
God's work has a cumulative effect. The meetings ji|
Brother Young prepared for the meetings of this sr.pl

This spring several of our people volunteered ( I
in an unique way) to go visiting in homes to encoiMf
people to come to the services from April 30 to M i I
Brother Earl Adams, our head deacon, promotec I
visitation work with the help of other deacons p

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Page Thirty-one

jioonesses. Brother William Stevens, our moderator,
rased an unique Revival Theme calling it, "Spring
hi Cleaning." Our Mid-week Prayer Services and the
me Bible Study groups were faithful in intercessory
lyers for the immanent meetings,
brother J. D. Hamel of Sarasota, Florida, came as our
ing evangelist, and though we wondered whether or
: a meeting would be successful in the busy time of

year, we can say that never in our ministry has
re been such a response in a revival effort. In the
;t service about 100 or more came forward pledging
mselves to pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit
the services.

)n Sunday evening 242 attended and 4 came for re-
lication. When Monday evening came, we were
ased to have 2 rededications and a first-time decision,
d so through the week the services became larger
1 larger. The people were not conscious of the time,
^re were many special numbers given by the Church
le Quartet, a Youth Quartet, the choirs and many
er musicians. On two nights, Tuesday and Friday,
)ther Hamel gave instruction classes after the ser-
es to instruct in "How to lead another person to
us Christ," and "How to follow up after a Revival
eting." There were at least thirty to each meeting,
is desire to help others find the Savior is a sign of a
ival. The week certainly proved this to be so. By
ursday night 303 attended the evening service. This
efreshing when churches are questioning whether or

the Lord works in church-wide evangelistic and
ival services.

When 71 rededicated themselves to Jesus Christ a
Church is bound to experience a change of devotion.
There were 13 first-time decisions during the services
and 5 in homes and at the hospital. Only the Lord Jesus
knows what lies in the life of these new converts.

The truth that Rev. J. D. Hamel brought out during
the services is, "Christians begin to backslide just as
soon as they are unwilling to be a witness for Jesus
Christ." We can fill our churches today when we think
that all hope is gone — by going out as a church to the
people in need. How many time 3 have we had it pointed
out to us that the church is in the world but not of the
world? The lost do not have strength to go to a meeting,
but we have the strength to go out and convert them.
What we are doing is helping our Christians to see that
they will never lead another to Christ as long as they
are out there in the world compromising with its sins.
As pastor of Vinco Brethren Church I want to thank
the wonderful people who did their best in the revival
campaign, and to Brother Hamel who was used mightily
of the Lord, and to the friends from other Brethren
Churches who visited as often as they could, as well as
other people from other churches who gave their
spiritual "Amens" also. Though the majority of the
crowd came from Vinco, yet only God knows what
blessings have gone out with other people who attended.

In this pastor's opinion the best place in the world
today is in the Lord's Service. The Cole family has been
well received at Vinco. The Vinco Church is progressive
for it wants to have and give all the blessings that the
Lord is able to bestow.

FREMONT, OHIO REVIVAL

by REV. JAMES BLACK

)n Monday, April 17, 1972, I drove to Fremont, Ohio
hold a week of meetings. Instead of just "meetings,"
13 pastor discovered a beautiful congregation in many
iys "unique" to most Brethren, and "revival" in the
1.I sense of the word.

Ay first awakening came when I found the church,
^new the Fremont church had relocated in a former
ited Methodist building, the former church of once
'3sident Rutherford B. Hayes, and I fully expected to
|d an old, outdated building much in need of repair,
'ken I first saw the church, I didn't even slow down,
|l was busy looking for the "expected" building, and
I late saw the First Brethren sign on the truly, beauti-
I church. I went back and stopped and was met at the
|r of the equally beautiful parsonage by the pastor,
H Thomas. If nothing else happened, the trip was
*jrth all effort, as I was made aware of the miraculous
^rking of God in providing this place of study and
\|rship for the Fremont Brethren. But the story does
I end here.

j^fter six days of preaching, receiving the usual com-
ments, (So glad you're here . . . Wonderful message
. Really enjoyed the service , etc.) and several
Ifisions, I prepared to return home. The car was
);ked, I had said most "farewells," and was so anxious

to return to my family. That final Sunday night, April
23, the Holy Spirit of God began working as I have
not seen Him work before. Testimonies, apologies, tears
of repentance and of confession, a filled altar, and at
10:20 that night we knew that "revival was on." I felt
a definite leading to remain, so made a call to Milledge-
ville, talked briefly with Shirley (my wife), and Pastor
Thomas, congregation, and I together knew revival
service was just beginning.

Wednesday evening I had to return to Milledgeville.
A week from Friday of the same week, two car-loads
from Milledgeville made the 420 mile (one way) trip to
Fremont, as the revival was still "on." What a wonder-
ful evening. The truly wonderful and talented choir
director and pianist, the organist, the "orchestra," and
the choir and other special music (including Milledge-
ville's Stan Dennis contributed so much.

This pastor was truly revived. My life and the lives of
others will never be quite the same. Thank you Pastor
Carl Thomas and Nancy. May the talents and dedication
of the Fremont people continue in revival and in their
efforts to reach souls for Jesus Christ. At last report
the service was in the fourth week — and continuing
each night!

This is revival.

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9 Gift of Tongues

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13 News From The Brethren

15 History of the First Brethren Church
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NOTES and COMMENTS

A BOY TO HIS DAD

To get his goodnight kiss he stood

Beside my chair one night
And raised an eager face to me,

A face with love alight.
And as I gathered in my arms

The son God gave to me,
I thanked the lad for being good,

And hoped he'd always be.
His little arms crept 'round my neck,

And then I heard him say
Four simple words I can't forget—

Four words that made me pray.
They turned a mirror on my soul,

On secrets no one knew.
They startled me, I hear them yet;

He said, "I'll be like you."

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PIE BUSY MONTH OF MAY is over and already
it is the latter part of June. With the beautiful
immer days ahead of us we declare with the psalmist,
rhe heavens declare the glory of God; and the firma-
ent showeth his handy work" (Psalm 19:1). Who can
ok at the wonders of nature without declaring, "Thank
>u Father?" All creation speaks of His power and
ight and order. Every spring God reminds us all that
e is alive. How thankful we ought to be that in the
tring of the year God majestically declares His
vereign authority over all things.

If we are Christians then let's let His love shine forth
from us. Like the transformed earth in spring time,
let's be transformed. As all nature put off the old
winter robe of death and has put on the glorious robe
of spring so let others see a transformation in our lives.
If they don't see that we are different, then they won't
want to be like us. If, however, they can see a change
in us, they too will want to have Christ transform them.
Many of our people will be taking vacations across
the land this summer. While you are travelling keep
alert to the creat'on around you. Wherever you are,
make your vacation meaningful by worshipping God.
This affords us the opportunity of meeting new people
and also lets our Father know that we are not taking
a vacation from Him.*

May God bless us and watch over us and speak to us
through the creation this summer.

From the Pastor's Desk
New Lebanon Newsletter
by REV. DON ROWSER

Augustus Bamberger in his poem "Out of the Vast"
ints out the power of God in creation when he says,

There's a part of the sun in the apple,

There's a part of the moon in the rose;
There's a part of the flaming Pleiades

In every leaf that grows.
Out of the vast comes nearness;

For the God whose love we sing
Lends a little of His heaven

To every living thing.

Solomon, the wise man, realized this a long time ago.
said, "The winter is past . . . the flowers appear on
t? earth; the time of the singing of birds is come ..."
(|he Song of Solomon 2:11-12).

[f our Heavenly Father cares so about the physical
?pect of this earth how much more does He care about
W In Psalm 8 David said, "When I consider thy heav-
ek the work of thy fingers, the moon and the starts
v'ich thou hast ordained; What is man that thou art
rAidful of him?" The paraphrase in the Living Bible
fikes this statement of the psalmist a little stronger.
"rhen I look up into the night skies and see the work
oyour fingers — the moon and the stars you have made
cannot understand how you can bother with mere
Pfiy man, to pay any attention to him! And yet you
h/e made him only a little lower than the angels and
peed a crown of glory and honor upon his head." The
wurrected life in nature every spring, is a constant
riainder to every human being of the resurrected life
I have in Christ Jesus the Son of God.
Vhile the earth is declaring the power of God do we
ir nature asking — What about a change in your life?

* We took the liberty to utilize this article by
Pastor Rowser as a guest editorial because it is
so timely and may switch our train of thought
to a smoother track for a bit. We may have been
riding on some rough rails recently as we read
of so much violence, volution etc. that we fail to
see the beauty around us whether at home or
travelling.

Recently we read of a newspaper that intended
to publish nothing but good news and it went
bankrupt. Whether it did not have enough such
news to print or whether reader's were not in-
terested in such news is not knoum, but when we
have a chance to observe the wonders of nature
particularly when we are travelling, it might
develop us more spiritually to take advantage of
these opportunities. Pastor Don ivrites to keep
alert to the creation around us ivhen travelling.
We might also keep alert to some of the creation
that are driving other cars also. Happy motoring!

(G. S.)

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SMITHVILLE WALKATHON

(or Walk A Mile In My Shoes)

CATl°

by RONALD W. WATERS

This is the motley crew as they began their fifteen-mile trek.
Ray Aspinall (second man from right) did not walk but was full
of advice.

'AY 6-7, 1972, was set aside as Missions Weekend
at the Smithville, Ohio, Brethren Church. Desiring
to participate in a meaningful and supportive way, the
Senior BYC decided to sponsor "Miles for Mission" on
Saturday, May 6.

Planning began several weeks before the actual walk.
On April 24, a mailing was sent to all local youth direc-
tors in the Northeast Ohio District announcing the
walkathon and encouraging district-wide participation.
About the same time, each BYCer and each adult who
wished to participate in the walk was given a sponsor
sheet. With these sheets, they were to solicit sponsors
who would pledge some amount of money for every mile
the walker completed. Mrs. Herman (Joan) Reusser
received pledges of $9.00 for every mile she walked. Tom
McConahay had a total of 28 sponsors.

The entire church was encouraged to be involvec
one of these areas:

1. Be a walker (anyone between ages 12 and 1

2. Be a sponsor (no age limit)

3. Provide food for checkpoints

4. Help at checkpoints

5. Any combination of the above
The stated purposes of the walkathon were "to enc
age active involvement of all persons within the
gregation" and "to allow persons to become rrfeN
mission minded."

At 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning twenty-three wall's
appeared at the church for the walk. After recei^ g
basic safety instructions and a map of the walk rcfi,
the group left the church.

The walk route covered a total of 15 miles. Wi'fi

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od, and comfort stops were located at three, six, nine,
even, and thirteen miles from the starting point. Walk-
's were admonished that if they became overtired to
lit and allow preplanned transportation return them

the church. However, all the walkers completed the
fteen-mile tour.

Even though the walkathon did not involve a race for
ne, you couldn't convince Mark Aspinall and Bruce
)ng differently. They both arrived at the church at
:50 p.m., covering the fifteen miles in two hours and
renty-five minutes. Scott Hilty was next in, at 1:00
m. The last two gals arrived back at 4:30 p.m. Their
ilk took a little longer because they pledged to do part

their walk in bare feet.

Walkers reported that things went well when they
?re walking with the wind, but facing the strong wind
is another matter.

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Jeff Reusser and Mary
Fleming found it was easier
to brave a strong wind and
long miles in the company of
another walker.

the BYC was also in charge of the conclusion of the
i!?kend on Sunday evening. They sponsored an Inter-
jional Dinner, using an Argentine theme. Rev. Ray
toinall, the weekend missionary speaker, and his

lily provided the program. The results of the "Miles
Missions" were announced as twenty-three tired

Ikers and over $1,200 for missions.

•laybe your youth group would like to try a walka-
lin for the National BYC Project — the Summer Cru-
der Program and the Jefferson Brethren Church —
for the rest of the BYC Budget. If a walkathon is

Mrs. Earl (Caryol) Bridenstine (left) talks
over the walkathon with -walker Lenore (Mrs.
Robert) West.

not for you, check pages 47-49 of THE BRETHREN
YOUTH LEADERS RESOURCE GUIDE— "Fund Rais-
ing Ideas."

WmW.

Terry Martie (center) and Pastor Dale Long
(right) are receiving cold lemonade and words of
advice from, Terry McConahay at one of the five
checkpoints.

BUSINESS SESSIONS

eats not required for delegate seating will be roped
'l|as a gallery during business sessions. Only a few
be available.

BYC CONVENTION UPDATE— HOURS

To avoid all misunderstandings regarding evening
hours for youth, the following hours for being in dorm
rooms and quiet will be enforced. High School and
under 11:00 p.m., Post-High School: midnight.

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SOUTHERN INDIANA RALLY

AT OAKVILLE

FORM DISTRICT BYC COUNCIL

npHE SOUTHERN INDIANA DISTRICT BYC held
1 its spring rally at Oakville, May 7, 1972. The rally
opened with hymns and songs led and presented by the
Collegiate Crusader team visiting Oakville that day.
Cheryl Ocker of Oakville welcomed everyone to the
rally.

The first item of business was the roll call of
churches. A grand total of 218 attended. Following the
roll call, Vice President Rick Voorhees and district board
representative Rev. James Fields presented the district
BYC council proposal. Election of officers and advisors
and a vote on the council proposal followed. The election
results were as follows:

President — Rick Voorhees

Vice President — Jeff Brown

Secretary — Linda Zerbe

Treasurer — Debbie Shoemaker

New Advisors —

Bridget Brewster, George Brown, Jerry Engel

The district BYC council proposal was accepted, 103-24:

The Oakville BYC was in charge of the devotional
period. Gerri Bunner read Romans 12 (TEV), and Rev.

Tom Hurley led in prayer. The host church then pi j
sented The Black Sheep, a contemporary drama abo
a family in crisis. Appearing in the play were B(!
Morrison, Jr., Sandy Holsinger, Cristy Bunner, Gr<!
Thompson, Wayne Mullikin, and Scott Holsingt!
Though there were no visible responses to the invitatk
given at the end, many were rethinking their values ai!
personal relationships with Christ.

The rally concluded with Rev. Duane Dickson insti
ling the new officers.

After the rally, representatives from thirteen you
groups in ten churches met to organize the new Sout
em Indiana District BYC Council. They set July 15
the date for the first major meeting of the Council.

MIAMI VALLEY (OHIO) DISTRICT!
FORMS BYC COUNCIL j

Meeting at the Gratis, Ohio, Brethren Church on Mj
7, 1972, the Miami Valley (Ohio) District BYC decid!
to accept the district BYC council proposal. No forrr*
organization of a district council has yet been undj
taken, as the group is still exploring various methoi
of employment of such a council.

ORDINATION OF
FREDERICK J. FINKS

FREDERICK J. FINKS was ordained to the Brethren
Ministry in the Maurertown Brethren Church,
Maurertown, Virginia June 11, 1972. Ministers officiating
in the service were: Rev. Doc Shank, Pastor of the
Maurertown Church; Dr. Joseph R. Shultz, Dean of
Ashland Theological Seminary; and Rev. Marlin
McCann, Pastor of the Mt. Olive Brethren Church.

Fred, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Finks, Maurertown
was born December 4, 1946 in Woodstock, Virginia and
was baptized November 4, 1957 in the Maurertown
Brethren Church.

He attended Central High School in Woodstock and
graduated in 1965. After graduation, Fred enrolled in
Ashland College in Ashland, Ohio where he served as
Vice President of the Psychology Club, Vice President
of the Student Council, and Chairman of the Council of
Campus Organizations. He is listed in Who's Who in
American Universities and Colleges. After graduation
with a B.A. degree in Psychology, Fred entered Ashland
Theological Seminary where he graduated May 21, 1972
with a Master of Divinity degree.

Fred has served as Assistant Director of the National
Board of Christ:an Education and as a student pastor
in the East Mansfield United Presbyterian Church.

In June 1966, Fred married Holly Moore of Wellif-
ton, Ohio, Holly is a Registered Nurse and has worl
at Samaritan Hospital in Ashland. They have a daugh f
Alyson.

The Finks' family will be going to Elkhart, Indi
assume the pastorate of the Winding Waters Breth
Church.

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Page Seven

NEWS FROM
ASHLAND COLLEGE

Dr. L. E. Lindower appointed Director of
Library Academic Research Center

ASHLAND, Ohio, May 31— Ashland College President
enn L. Clayton has announced the appointment of
L. E. Lindower, dean of the college, as the director
jthe Library and Academic Research Center replacing
p position left vacant by the retirement of O. H.
ihaaf.

'As administrator Dr. Lindower will be free to work
the area of campus relationships and should get
iser to the overall purpose and function of the
jrary." Dr. Clayton said.

jrhe six professional librarians at AC are Mildred J.
•tit, associate librarian; Dwight W. Robinson, refer-
ee; Gladys L. Anderson, acquisitions; Faith Greene
d Virginia Krueger, cataloguers and Helen E. Shively,
■ctronics resources.

in commenting on accepting the resignation on May
j of Dr. Lindower as dean of the college, President
Jiyton said, "It is with deep regret that I received his
|>ignation for he has done an outstanding job in a
) administrative way."

rle added, "He has been closer to many of the prob-
es of the library than any other administrator on
mpus. As dean of the college he was the man to whom
! director of the library reported. I am very pleased
has accepted this position and I am confident that
will continue the splendid work in the area of library
jations started by Mr. Schaaf."

Or. Lindower has spent the last 35 years on the faculty
> Ashland College. He had been librarian from 1926-29.
ijbm 1937-49, he was professor of Old Testament and
ibrew at Ashland Theological Seminary. In 1951-66
ti>, was head of the education department of Ashland
Cllege and in 1952 was appointed dean.
Ie is an alumnus of Ashland College (1926) and Ash-
Id Theological Seminary (1928). He was awarded
I Th. M. and Th. D. degrees (1932) from Dallas
fexas) Theological Seminary and fulfilled his resi-
dicy requirements for his doctorate from the Ohio

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Srte University with a major in teacher education
(•51).

)r. Lindower said that Ashland College has for many
yirs been a major part of his life. "I think it is

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appropriate now to move to another area of respon-
sibility. I am looking forward with great anticipation to
this new assignment. We have a well-qualified team of
librarians, who will continue to contribute to the smooth
operation of the library.

Dr. Lindower holds membership in Kappa Delta Pi.
For many years he has been an active participant in
the liberal arts workshops of the North Central Associa-
tion of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The Lindowers
are members of the First Brethren Church, Park Street,
Ashland, Ohio.

Dr. Lindower and his wife, Ida, have three children;
Dr. John O. Lindower, assistant professor of pharma-
cology at Ohio State University School of Medicine; Mrs.
Jean Joyce Lersch, St. Petersburg, Florida; and Mrs.
Ann Catherine Eagle, Norwalk. They have seven
grandchildren.

Page Eight

The Brethren Evangel:

The
Laymen's
Meeting

Rodger H. Geaslen

PROGRAM FOR JUl

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POWER SHORTAGE

A FEW YEARS AGO, excessive heat and humidity
brought electrical power cut-backs throughout five
middle Atlantic states and the District of Columbia.

In mountainous areas how often has electric power
been cut off because of trees falling on the lines or
from excessive ice and snow!

We have become so accustomed to electric power in
our homes, as well as for running elevators and vast
industrial machines that we can hard^ imagine what
would happen if suddenly we were all denied electric
power!

Some students of prophecy believe this could happen,
and that primitive weapons, such as bows and arrows,
may again be used (Ezek. 39:9).

However, regardless as to whether we may always
have electrical power or not, how wonderful for the
Christian to know that there will never be any lack
of spiritual power!

When the Lord Jesus was upon earth, He said:
". . . All power is given unto me in heaven and in
earth" (Matt. 28:18b).

The Gospel of Christ is still "... the power of God
unto salvation to everyone that believeth" . . . (Rom.
1:16). The sweet story of Christ's death for our sins and
His resurrection for our justification has lost none of
its power or charm. The most sinful or the most self-
righteous person can be saved through faith in Christ
today, as of yore.

And the believer today is kept by the power of (f
(I Peter 1:5), regardless of the number of trials he|
called upon to pass through.

Ephesians 3:20 tells us: "(He) is able to do exceed. g
abundantly above all that we ask or think, according):
the power that worketh in us." The power needed!:
available to us.

He is also able to strengthen us with all might accci'
ing to His glorious power into all patience and loj'
suffering with joyfulness (Col. 1:11)!

One of these days the Lord will cease His longsuf f
ing in regard to man's wickedness. He will judge
evil, He will take to Himself His great power and
will reign over this earth in righteousness (Rev. 11:

In the meantime, let us never fear the loss or sh
age of power on the part of Him who is altogetj
lovely, altogether wise, and altogether powerful!

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THE GIFT OF TONGUES

A sermon delivered at the Elkhart First
-ethren Church, Elkhart, Indiana on November
1971.

production

Dentecostalism is one of the fastest growing move-
nts in Christian circles today. The core of the
idling of Penteoostalism is the baptism of the Holy
bit which is supposedly confirmed by the ability to
>ak in tongues. The matter of speaking in tongues is
[ng across the land, and it is giving some people
))blems with their faith, especially as it suggests that
jess you can speak in tongues you do not have the
jly Spirit, have a lower form of faith and have not
jiieved to the ultimate in salvation. You can imagine
,'at this does to people who are endeavoring to be
i:hful to the Lord, yet do not have the gift of speaking
:tongues. It is judgmental and implies a salvation by
>rks in that when you have achieved the speaking of
tgues then your salvation is secured and you have
iched the upper plateau of your salvation.

ie of Penteoostalism

'entecostalism got its rise in the early 20th century,
tstarted in 1907 in an Azusa street revival in Los
V^eles. There was a sudden outburst of speaking
ntongues in this particular movement, and then it
lifl out. It rose again in Texas and hasn't died out
jse. Speaking in tongues as understood by Pentecostal-
si clearly is a kind of ecstatic utterance that comes
iuposedly because the Holy Spirit has suddenly come
i]|n that person. This outpouring of words which are
isplly indistinguishable by people who are standing
nund is known as speaking in tongues.

here is some great controversy today as to whether
h is a legitimate thing as far as Scripture is concerned,
Kiuse biblically, speaking in tongues is generally
iffied, exegetically, to be the speaking of a recognized
■Odgn language. You'll remember it began at Pentecost
is he Holy Spirit was poured out upon the people, and
lise present were Parthians, Modes, Elamites, Cretes,
kibians, etc. who had come from different parts of the
Mid. They said, "How is it that we hear the Word of
3< in our own language?" These definitely were
tajjuages in that particular place. God gave the ability,

by REV. CHARLES LOWMASTER

whether it was a super ability, or whether these were
Jews who already knew a language and were prompted
by the Holy Spirit to speak out in that language. There
are lots of questions about that experience at Pentecost.
But the point is that those who were there spoke in
different languages so that each one of the vast multi-
tude was hearing the Word of God because someone
was able to speak in a language that they understood.

Holy Spirit Versus Jesus Christ

Pentecostalism has taken this to be the center of its
theology. The Holy Spirit has become dominant and
speaking in tongues has become prominent. In a sense
this is somewhat of a perversion of what the Bible says
because there Christ is to be central. Jesus Himself
said that when the Holy Spirit came He would speak
and teach of Him — that is, Jesus. But within this Spirit
movement the Holy Spirit has become central. He has
been elevated to the position which we understand
Christ is to occupy. We have to be very careful because
there is a coequality in Father, Son and Holy Spirit but
always the Scriptures have emphasized the coming of
Messiah and Person of Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit
ministers to our understanding of Him. I don't want to
emphasize this too strongly because Pentecostalism
does also emphasize the Lordship of Christ, so I don't
want to be unfair to the movement. On the other hand
the Holy Spirit has here become central where in the
main stream of Christianity Jesus Christ is dominant.

(continued on next page)

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Growth of Pentecostalism

In our day Pentecostalism is the fastest growing
denomination in Christiandom. I don't have the latest
figures, but there are well over Vz million members in
Brazil; and 700,000 of the 835,000 Christians in Chile are
Pentecostal. We see a revival of it also in some of the
old main stream churches such as Presbyterians and
Methodists who are beginning now to move into this
area of charismatics, and many of the pastors are seek-
ing out this particular gift. It is causing problems in
some of our own Brethren churches. As it begins to
creep in, it is causing a division within the church I
would say that this indicates a couple of things: This
gift was intended to unite people and draw them to
Jesus Christ by faith for salvation. Since it is a legiti-
mate gift, according to the Scriptures, when it causes
division there is something wrong, either with those
who are confronted with it or with those who are a part
of it, and it could be a little bit of both.

Factors in Growth

This proliferous growth has come in our day, I think,
because of a couple of things. First of all some of the
mainstream churches have developed a certain apathy,
and loss of evangelistic spirit. Such churches are more
concerned whether the choir has nice shiny robes to
wear than whether sinners received have the eternal
robes of glory. They're more concerned with whether
the ushers walk the aisles correctly than whether or
not the people get filled with the Holy Spirit. In this
kind of cold formalism and decadence in which salvation
and the gospel message have been relegated to an inci-
dental place, people are hungry to find something to
fill their hearts and their lives. I have known even
pastors who, not knowing their mission, having little
vision of why they're here, and finding frustration in
that they haven't experienced any spectacular or ex-
citing achievement will turn to this. Through speaking
in tongues they find an instant sense of accomplishment.
People don't often find a satisfying sense of accomplish-
ment in the church because they have been only sitting
in pews instead of out working for the Lord and finding
the thrill and satisfaction of having other people come
in and join with them in the faith.

Today there has been a loss of Biblical knowledge. In
this day when education has become one of the dominant
goals, there is more biblical illiteracy than perhaps at
any other time. People aren't studying the Bible, and
they really don't care too much about it. Amos spoke
about this in his eighth chapter. Notice what he says in
verses eleven and twelve. "Behold the days come, saith
the Lord God, that I will send a famine in the land, not
a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing
the words of the Lord: and they shall wander from sea
to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall
run to and fro to seek the word of the Lord, and shall
not find it."

We have a mobile population today that's running all
over the world and I mean all over the world. Now we
don't just go to the next state, we go to Europe and
Asia. "They shall wander and they shall not find it."
Note verse 13 "In that day shall the fair virgins and the
young men faint for thirst." That's what's happening
to our young people, and we wonder what's happening.
It's because they're hungry for something to fill their

soul, and they're not getting it. Now I'm not saying tl
necessarily about our church. I think we are still
evangelical church. No doubt we have our failures, t
I don't think that this characterizes our particuJ
church, though we always want to be careful and 1
to see whether we are becoming a backslidden church

Paul on Tongues

In the 14th chapter of I Corinthians Paul gives vt
definite and specific instructions as to the legitimate i
of tongues. One of the irrational things that we do
that we react to tongues and say "This thing shoi
not be!" "I don't believe in it!" The Bible says ti
tongues are real, and we should believe it. It says tl
it is a spiritual gift that God gives to people. We
rather adament and say "If that's going to be a p
of any group I'm with, I'm getting out." But that's :
what Paul says. Paul says that this is a gift given if
God, but it must be used rightly and understood propel'
in order that it can unify.

The 12th, 13th, and 14th chapters of I Corinthians \
together. In the 12th chapter he mentions the spirit )1
gifts that God gives to men, among them the gifts;!
tongues, prophecy, evangelism, teaching, etc. In le
13th chapter "But I show unto you a more excel! t
way," and then he gives us a whole chapter and sjs
that love is the universal language of the world. Al!'ii
these other gifts are basically impotent without 1<|>.
Love is a language that communicates itself to peok
Even it you can't talk to someone or understand tllr
words you can understand love.

Then in the 14th chapter he picks up tl
question, this problem that had arisen in the chuiJL,
and he begins to deal with it. He says, "je
ought to desire spiritual gifts." Don't make tong;s
dominant, most of all you ought to desire til
you might be able to prophecy. The word "prdi-
ecy" comes from two Greek words pro phets wlih
means to "speak forth." It simply means to be ablijo
communicate the thing that God has done for you d
revealed to you. This word is often used for preacl
as opposed to teaching. He says in essence that
ought to be seeking a way in which you can tell otll's
what God has done for you — you ought to be seelig
a way to witness. If you're seeking for spiritual gjs,
don't seek for tongues particularly, seek for the ab ,y
to be able to communicate to others. If this necessity
the use of tongues, fine! Notice how often in this cl|p-
ter he says it is important that we be able to comnjn-
icate to people, and deal with their understanding, tjir
mind and their heart. Love is the universal langi|je
but prophecying is the most important gift.

In verse 2 he says speaking in an unknown tor^e
has very little value. God is the only one who ur|r-
stands you if you have the ability to speak in tongu !-
if it's an ecstatic experience or an unknown languje.
If someone is speaking to you in Greek or Latin jid
you don't know Greek or Latin, you're not very rrf&i
edified. You might say "He's a learned person antjtf
knows something I don't know, but he hasn't told iie
what it is." He says in verse 2 that speaking in an in-
known tongue has very little value. Now you see he
difference between what Paul says and what is j'0-r
claimed in this movement: the baptism of the In-
spirit, characterized by speaking in tongues, is cer/j^ ,

In verse 4 you will notice Paul says that the |lf

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le who is really edified by this speaking in tongues
the one who is speaking — nobody else. He further
lys in verse 5 that the use of tongues is a legitimate
ft, but it has very little value unless there is someone
ho can interpret it. Can you imagine what it would
? like if the Ambassador from the United States went
?er to Russia and he couldn't speak Russian and the
ussian couldn't speak English. He went there to try
• make some agreement, and he begins to speak to the
ussian in English. The Russian would just shake his
?ad and would jabber something back. The Ambassador
ould return home and things would remain just the
ime as they were before. Paul says this is the same
ling with a person who has the gift of speaking in
ingues. He does not accomplish one thing that God
.tends for him to do in relationship to other people,
nless there is someone who can interpret. If a person
in speak and also interpret, that's fine, but if he can
>eak and cannot interpret then he's to keep quiet.

lie Charismatic Gifts

You'll notice in I Corinthians 12 that there is a listing
: what we call the charismatic gifts: gifts which the
oly Spirit gives to each individual. If you are a Chris-
m, you should have some gift, some ability to share
>ur faith with others. In verse 10 for instance he says:
o another the working of miracles; to another proph-
y; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers
jnds of tongues; to another the interpretation of
Ingues" and then in verse 28 "And God hath set some
the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, third-
teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healing,
lps, governments, diversities of tongues." And in
rse 30 he says, "Have all the gift of healing? do all
eak with tongues? do all interpret?" And he's imply -
g "no." This is counter to the emphasis in this move-
:ent which says unless you can speak in tongues you
.ve not arrived. And Paul says, "does everybody have
e gift of healing? does everybody speak in tongues?"
f says, "no." We each have our gift that the Holy
ifiirit has given to us. He recognizes that the Holy
!(iirit is in that individual even if he cannot speak in
ijagues. But he may have a different gift than you
Ive. Why does God give gifts? That, perhaps, is another
estion, but we'll deal with it a little later. Chapter
which we're dealing with here says that the priority,
all of the gifts should be given to preaching the
\kd, prophesying or what you might call witnessing
t the faith. This must come first.

tjir Calling — To Communicate

[n verse 6 he says that the objective in all of these
Its that God gives is to move through the mind and
tart to draw people to God in understanding. It seems
time, that the basic thrust of Penteeostalism and speak -
i| in tongues is to move through the senses and the
e.otion. So that if one can have an emotional experi-
epe this becomes an end in itself. I'm not saying that
emotion cannot enter into our faith, in fact maybe we're
I' emotionless in our faith; too cold and hard. The
ojective of the Word of God is to move the mind and
h'irt so that intelligently we might accept Christ and
kpw what we're standing for and what it's all about.
S| we are to create understanding.

tow he uses three illustrations: He says if someone
ws to play on a pipe or a harp, let's say the organ,

guitar, or some other instrument, and he did not make
any distinction between the notes who would know what
he was playing? It would be music coming out, but you
wouldn't know whether it was "In The Sweet Bye and
Bye" or "Rock Me Baby" or something else. Unless it
follows and communicates a message or pattern you
don't know what he is playing. Likewise when the
trumpeter in an army blows his bugle — I was in the
army and they blew the bugle to go to bed, they blew
it to get up and they blew it for muster, etc. There
were specific calls and we had to learn what they meant.
If the bugler goes out and just blows a pretty little ditty
you don't know whether to go to eat or to go to battle.
That's what Paul says, "The trumpeter must not give
an uncertain sound but he must give a certain sound,"
which has meaning to the person who hears it, so that
when he hears it he knows exactly what to do. If we
use words that cannot be understood no one is going to
respond to the message, and our purpose is to get people
to respond to the love of God in Jesus Christ. For some-
one to stand up here today and speak in tongues would
be meaningless unless someone understood. Sometimes
God will do that. If there is someone who couldn't
understand what I'm saying. Maybe there's a German
who has come in and does not understand English, God
could very possibly give someone the gift for him to
hear. This seems to be the understanding of the
Scripture.

Now there are many languages Paul says in verses
10-11, and each one has a meaning to someone else. But
one who speaks an unknown language is a foreigner
to someone else. You might be walking down the street
and hear a Slovak woman — this is very common back
in Pennsylvania — and think of this one as a foreigner.
Paul uses the word barbarian. That doesn't mean the
same to us as it does in the Greek. A barbarian is a
foreigner. And so what this Slovak language does is to
divide us rather than to draw us together. We think of
each other as belonging to a different nation, when
really we're all Christians belonging to God. There are
many languages, but the purpose of language is to
communicate. Sometimes we speak pig latin in our home
when we don't want our children to know what we say
to each other, but they're learning it now so we're going
to have to find something else. We do these things to
hide, but Paul says it's not our purpose to hide the
gospel, or our faith from other people, but to communi-
cate it. The use of tongues was given to manifest the
understanding of God's love. In verse 23 Paul says an
unknown tongue will repell. You will not have any
particular desire to join a foreign group that you don't
understand what they're talking about. Then in verse
24-25 he says prophecy will convince and convict a per-
son of their need and for God and the salvation that
He had come to bring to them.

Call for Order

The worship and witness of the church also must be
kept orderly. That is another error of many Pentecostals.
When you enter into some churches which are Pente-
costal you may hear people speaking all over the room —
a real babble. In others it is more orderly. But Paul
says the worship and witness of the church must be
kept orderly because the purpose is to reach the mind

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and the heart. In verse 26 he says "Everything the
church does must seek to edify the believer." Edify
means to build up in faith — to strengthen our love for
God and our faith in Him. Verse 27 — "There should not
be more than two or three to speak in tongues in any
one service and then only if there is an interpreter."
Now if there are several who have the ability to speak
in tongues, one person should stand up, say what he
has to say, and then someone should stand up and
interpret what he said, so that the people who are there
can understand. Another one may then get up but two
or three people are not permitted to stand up and start
talking at one time. Who's going to listen to whom?
Confusion is the result. Did you ever feel confused after
you had come out of such a meeting — if you have ever
been in one? Paul says that's not the purpose. The pur-
pose is to communicate the Gospel message And he
says this is also true of anybody who is preaching.
Would you like to have three preachers standing up here
and speaking at the same time? Tune in to one channel
and you tune out the rest. Paul says that there is to be
order within the church, and not this confusion. And
he says if there is no one to interpret that this person
who is speaking in tongues has to say, he's to keep
quiet, and not simply say, "I can't control it — it's going
to burst out." He says this in verse 28.

Tolerance and Acceptance of The Legitimate Gift

We can say in conclusion then that Paul says we are
not to forbid or to deny the fact that this gift does exist;
sometimes we over react and do this. We'll even count
such people kind of queer, and enemies of our particular
faith and this should not be. Paul says in chapter 13 love
and charity in the faith toward others is the rule, and
should have priority. We should see that edification and
order are observed for dignity and for understanding

and for unity. If tongues destroys any of these things j
if it destroys the dignity of our worship, if it destroy
the ability to understand, or, if it destroys our unity bl
dividing us, then it is being used wrongly. We mu;
beware of making a secondary issue dominant, and the j
is what happens when speaking in tongues becomes thj
dominant thing in our faith. Paul says, that it is thj
least of the gifts. And if you're going to seek for a spiri
ual gift seek to be able to communicate your faith. W
must beware of heresy and of unlovliness in which W;
would say to people who are not just like us that the!
are not people of faith.

True Faith Does Not Require Signs

Jesus says in Matthew 12:38-39 — "It is an evil arl
adulterous generation that looks for a sign, the onj
sign that is going to be given to us is the sign of tl!
prophet Jonas." And basically, what He meant by thi
was the resurrection of Jesus Christ. That's the si£j
that God has given to us. And if you have this fail
that Jesus died and rose from the dead for you perso;
ally and have accepted Him as Lord and Saviour, dor J
worry about these other gifts. Your job now is to ti,
others about Him and His love. In John 4:48 a nob|
man had come to Jesus and asked Him to heal his si<!
son. Jesus said unto him, "Unless you have a sign yiii
won't believe." This, I think, is what He would say j
many who are trying to find a faith in the tongui
movement — "unless you have a sign you won't believt:
But He says the only sign I'm going to give you is tl
resurrection of Jesus Christ. That's the best sign thj
has ever been in the Christian faith. If you can accej
and believe in this then you can be assured of yo!
salvation and the real and personal Presence of Gil
through His Spirit whom He has guaranteed to evej
believer.

GODS MIRACLE

by EDYTHE EBBINGHOUSE

Some think you are only a little brown seed,

But I've treasured you all winter long,

For I knew that beneath that little brown shell

Is a beauty I'd like to own.

I'll plant you carefully, my dear little seed,

In the earth so soft and warm;

And there I'll watch our God His miracle perform.

Your flowers will cheer the sick and the old

Wherever they may go,

For I'll pluck and carry them there,

That they may bless each one I know.

We'll work together, my dear little seed,

And a heart of beauty show

To those who are sad and lonely, too,

And want a friend most true.

You have taught me a lesson, my little brown seed,

That no matter how homely I am,

It's what's inside that counts for good

To God and our fellowmen.

THE SHOCK OF SILENCE

The dishwasher ceased its squeaking

The washing machine stopped swishing

The deep freeze turned itself off

The refrigerator stopped humming

The air-conditioner was finally quiet . . .

Appalling silence!

Grandma sitting in her chair

Felt frightened and suddenly alone.

She shieked

"Come quick! Something

has gone wrong!"

Then she gave a sigh,

Realizing that quiet peace

Made everything right again.

— Maurine Eddy

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Weddings

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anton, Ohio (Trinity). In memory
of her husband, James O. Smith,
who was recently deceased, Mrs.
Beulah Smith gave a gift of two
tape players which will make it
possible for some of our "shut-ins"
jto enjoy occasional services of the
church.

andergrift, Pa. (Pleasant View). A

new adventure in Bible teaching is
being shared sponsored by the
Guiding Light Sunday school class.
Through video tape men who have
been specifically called to exercise
the gift of teaching will be put at
our disposal. During the Morning
Worship of May 28 Rev. Henry
Bates led in the ordination of Mrs.
Betty MeDevitt and Mr. Charles
Grinder as deaconness and deacon.

Bend, Ind. May 28, 1972 was
(Mission Emphasis Sunday with
David L-oi from Taiwan as speak-
er. Ried Thompson sang "The
jNinety and Nine."

>hland, Ohio (Park St.). Richard
Hazen, a native of Sandusky, Ohio,
iand a 1972 graduate of Ashland
[College, was received into the
membership of Park Street Church
pn Sunday, May 28. The Lord
dramatically changed Rick's life
while a senior at A.C. He received
baptism on May 14 along with two
others. Rick has answered the call
pf God to prepare for the Gospel
Ministry and is enrolled in Ashland
Theological Seminary for the fall
quarter. The others receiving
baptism were Melissa Rinehart,
'laughter of Professor and Mrs.
JDonald Rinehart and Lynette Ellis,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wes
Ellis, a student at the Seminary.

rasota, Fla. Mrs. Fred Vanator
*vas selected 1972 Queen at the
Women and Girls Banquet.

West Alexandria, Ohio. The First

Brethren Church will be sponsor-
ing an Outdoor Revival July 9-16.
Rev. J. D. Hamel will be the evan-
gelist. The revival will be held at
the football field in West Alex-
andria

emoriols

MOORE. Ada Moore, 95, died in
May of 1972. She was a member of
the West Alexandria, Ohio Brethren
Church but had been a resident of
the Rust Nursing Home of Eaton,
Ohio. Memorial services were held
on May 11.

Rev. Herbert Gilmer

KRIETZER. May Krietzer, 88,
died in March 1972. She was a mem-
ber of the West Alexandria Brethren
Church but had recently been a
resident of the Brethren's Home of
Flora, Indiana. Memorial services
were held March 21.

Rev. Herbert Gilmer

KIDDER-CRISSMAN. Sharon
Marie Kidder and Earl Eugene Criss-
man were united in marriage on
June 9th in the Brush Valley Breth-
ren Church, Adrian, Pennsylvania.
Rev. Thomas Kidder, the bride's
father, performed the ceremony.
Both are students at Ashland
College.

Goldenaires

Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Bonebraker
celebrated their 67th Wedding Anni-
versary on May 18, 1972. They are
members of the Wayne Heights
Brethren Church.

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Carpenter
celebrated their 62nd Wedding Anni-
versary on May 18th. They are mem-
bers of the First Brethren Church,
Park Street, Ashland, Ohio.

Dr. and Mrs. Milton Puterbaugh
celebrated their 50th Wedding Anni-
versary on June 8th. They are mem-
bers of the First Brethren Church
of Ashland, Ohio.

Rev. and Mrs. L. V. King will be
celebrating their 55th Wedding Anni-
versary on June 20th. They are
members of First Brethren Church,
Ashland, Ohio.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH

Burlington, Indiana —

20 by baptism, 2 by letter
West Alexandria, Ohio — 46 members
(June 1971 -May 1972)

V andergrift, Pa. (Pleasant View) —

13 by baptism

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IIW BUSINESS MANAGER AT
BRETHREN'S HOME OF INDIANA, INC.

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[R. GENE GEASLEN has been hired as the Busi-
ness Manager (Administrator-in-Training) of our
Brethren's Home at Flora, Indiana. Gene, his wife
Linda and their small daughter Michelle will be moving
on June 10th from Americas, Georgia where he has
been employed by Redman, Industries, Inc.

Gene comes from our Hagerstown, Maryland Bret:
ren Church originally, and his parents are now membei
at the Washington, D.C. Brethren Church. Gene
brother, Jimmie, graduated from Ashland College ar
will graduate from Ashland Theological Seminary :
a few months.

Gene attended LeTourneau College at Long-vie-*
Texas where he majored in electronics and industri|
technology before he transferred to Ashland College 1
January of 1964. At AC, he majored in business manag!
ment and graduated in August of 1966 with a B.S. !
Business Administration. While in college at Ashlanj
Gene worked at Empire-Reeves Steel Division at Manj
field as a Junior Industrial Engineer and advanced to |
Junior Draftsman.

While at Redman Industries, Gene has worked as i
Industrial Engineer in the areas of installing incentr
rates under a plant bonus system, installing a piece-ra
incentive program, plant layout and production method
studies on material handling activities, development
the plant's payroll calculation methods and labor repo]
production trainee to learn insights into splitting tl
two line plant into two independent assembly plan
and most recently he has been responsible for the indi
trial engineering and quality control for Plant One
Americas.

Gene brings many good abilities to the job plus
desire to serve The Brethren Church, and we welcom
him as Business Manager (AIT) at Flora.

DAVID LEE-HOOT LOI

by Mrs. Elton Whitted

IMW

Upright son of thunder,

Rich with vital worth,
Beloved of the Lord

Transported halfway round the earth
To crack our minds asunder.
Loi Lee Hoot, Become David Loi.

Chinese from Ma-laysia, (Malaysia)
Sibu, Sarawak to Ashland, Ohio,

Holding in gentle hands our aphasia.
(East is West and not a mental ploy.)
Reminding us that God does speak
And endues with lively richness
His Beloveds,

The men He finds to bless.
Our David,

Ambassador of Christ's Beloved Meek.
David was the student of Mrs. Whitted as a college
student. She learned the meaning of his name and
decided to write a poem to illustrate how fitting and
descriptive his name really was and to honor our only
Chinese student.
The meaning of David's name:

1. Loi — family name — thunder

2. Lee — branch of family — upright

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3. Hoot — intimate name — worthy

4. David — Christian name — beloved
David Loi — Beloved Thunder (eg. God's voice)

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HISTORY OF THE FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH

SARASOTA, FLORIDA

)N NOVEMBER 7, 1954 the initial gathering of ten
Brethren met in the home of Rev. and Mrs. Fred
mator and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mohler to organize a
w Brethren Church in the state of Florida. Present
r this first meeting in addition to the Vanators and
Dhlers were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Faust and son
aurice; Mrs. H. B. Richmond and Rev. and Mrs. O. C.
mert. Those pictured in front of the Mohler-Vanator
me called the "Mo-Van Terrace" are left to right: Mrs.
d Rev. O. C. Lemert; Dr. C. A. Anspaeh, visitor; Mr.
d Mrs. Carl Mohler and Mrs. and Rev. Fred C.
nator.

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The first baptism pictured took place in Sarasota Bay
on May 1, 1955. The candidate was Mr. Arthur Brenton
who is now a retired treasurer of the church. Rev.
Vanator, the first pastor of the Sarasota First Brethren
Church, was the baptizer. During the first two years
twenty-three people were received into the membership
of the church. Rev. O. C. Lemert was assistant pastor.

'he Sarasota First Brethren Church was first recog-
led by the Brethren Conference meeting in Ashland,
ffiq in August 1955. They were assisted and supported
Sthe General Missionary Board in the following years
^organization and the building of their first sanctuary.
Svember 6, 1955 the first anniversary was celebrated
Sthe church moved from "Mo-Van Terrace" to the
gabled American Veterans Hall on Fruitville Road
ptured here. Claude Gardner and John Weigley are
rlthe forefront of the picture. In September 1956 Rev.
lie I. Lichtenberger was installed as pastor. At that
|i.e the local congregation purchased a parsonage at
2' 4 Cheryle Lane in Sarasota.

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April 28 , 1957 First Brethren had a most uniq
ground-breaking service for the new church. Not a
tent to use just a shovel, the service was planned arou
a plow and a yoke. They found that to pull the pit
they needed more than the Building Committee, mc
than the Trustees, more than the Sunday School teach(
and officers — they needed everyone in the whole chur
membership and friends. The attendance was 70 at t
ground breaking service with 51 for dinner and 59 \
morning worship service.

In the picture we have leading Carl Mohler and D;
Kehler. Behind them Art Brenton, E. J. Faust, and E.
Faust. Dragging on the plow, not in the picture, pasl
Rev. L. I. Lichtenberger. Standing on the sideline a
giving directions are founding pastor Rev. Fred
Vanator and Ralph Keadle.

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Dedication Day for this original church sanctum'
was January 12, 1958. Mr. Orus Eash was architect. 1\
building cost $28,742.75. The Missionary Board $10 Cl|>
gave $20,000.00 The National Youth Board gave $2,000,1
for chairs as a gift from the National Youth Proje,
There were 65 charter members. November 22, 1!|*
Rev. C. A. Stewart from Nappanee, Indiana became \)
interim pastor. February 7, 1960 Rev. J. D. Hamel I
came the pastor after having served seven years ;>
pastor of the South Bend, Indiana Brethren Chur .
(Attendance at the first service was 202.) The act >
membership was listed at 70. Today the active memt •
ship is approximately 524. April 3, 1960 Pastor Har;l
held his first evangelistic meeting in Florida w
twenty-four first-time confessions. j

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June 10, 1961 "The Cottage" was purchased for
ditional Sunday School rooms and the new pastor
D. Hamel's study. On December 23, 1962 the ground-
jeaking service for a new Educational Building was
Id. The pastor was assisted in groundbreaking by
?v. Fred C. Vanator, Rev. O. C. Lemert, and various
partmental leaders.

The completed new Educational Building as it is situa-

next to the original sanctuary is pictured above.

le building was dedicated on February 16, 1964. (July

1963 the first Sunday School service was held in the

w building.) The cost of the building was $36,570.50.

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The unique outdoor bapistry and memorial garden
was dedicated as a part of the Educational Building
complex on February 6, 1966. Participating from left to
right in photo: Pastor J. D. Hamel. Rev. C. A. Stewart,
Rev. Fred Vanator, Rev. Virgil Ingraham, and original
member Ernest Faust.

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January 8, 1967 Pastor Hamel began a radio ministry,
"The Brethren Hour." John Hamel assisted as a licensed
radio engineer and has worked with the program from
its inception.

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February 1967 Sarasota's First Annual Missionary
Conference was held with a faith promise of $3,174.30.
To our knowledge this was the beginning of the first
"Faith Promise" offering in the brotherhood.

Music plays an important part in the worship of Sar
sota First Brethren. In addition to the church orchestj
which participates in many of the church's prograrj
the thirty-voice Senior Choir under the direction I
Mrs. J. D. Hamel sings each Sunday morning
Sarasota First Brethren. Special music is present I
regularly by the "Teen Chords" under the direction |
Mrs. Eugene Robbins.

After the groundbreaking ceremony in May 1970 the
date looked forward to with much anticipation was
December 27, 1970, Dedication Day for the new church
sanctuary which has a seafng capacity of 700. At the
morning worship service the attendance was 640; during
the afternoon dedicatory service 449 were in attendance.
The evening service was a musical concert by the
"Brethrenaires" from New Paris, Indiana with almost
300 in attendance. The approximate cost of the building
was $150,000.00 which included construction, pews, and
wall-to-wall carpeting. The original church sanctuary
was renamed Vanator Fellowship Hall in honor of
founder Rev. Fred C. Vanator and made into Sunday
School classrooms in 1971. January 4, 1972 the congre-
gation voted unanimously to make Rev. Vanator Pastor
Emeritus of the Sarasota First Brethren Church.

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Sarasota County has grown from 76,895 in 1960
120,413 in 1970. The Sarasota First Brethren Chui
has grown from 70 members in 1960 to 524 in 19
Sundays begin with radio at 8 a.m., Sunday School
9 a.m., Morn'ng Worship at 10 and Evening Worsl!)
at 7. Wednesday evening services at 7 include seven ch
groups meeting simultaneously. Besides three Brethiji
youth groups with meetings and socials, two choa
Laymen, two W.M.S. groups, two Sisterhoods, Broth f-
hood, Signal Lights, and Sunday School class meetin.
there are also Monday evening youth prayer meetin
Saturday morning men's prayer breakfasts, and Tuesc
evening "Home Bible studies and Sharing Times." Sa
sota First Brethren is moving forward in its quest
the souls of men.

"To God be the glory, great things He hath done, ]
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,!
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin
And opened the lifegate that all may go in."

ne 17, 1972

Page Nineteen

GENERAL CONFERENCE
HOUSING AND MEAL INFORMATION

The Administration would like to take this opportunity to welcome the Conference
Delegates back to the College Campus for the 1972 General Conference. We will
attempt to make your stay a most enjoyable one.

Conference Delegates will be housed in our two newest Resident Halls, Kem and
Amstutz, the same as last year. Both halls have elevators and are adjacent to the
air-conditioned dining hall.

Reservations will not be required.

Ample housing is available which will eliminate the need for advanced reserva-
tions. Delegates may choose the Residence Hall of their choice on a first come basis
upon arrival. Delegates to the Brotherhood and Sisterhood will be placed in rooms
adjoining their chaperones. Room assignments will not be made for any single per-
son under 18 unless they have a chaperone. There will be a $3.00 Room Change Fee
for the room changes made after the occupant has moved into the room.

All delegates rooming on campus must furnish their own blankets, towels, and
wash cloths. Sheets will be furnished for all residents by the college. Room keys
will be issued. A $2.00 key deposit is required.

Rates for rooms will be $2.75 per night per person two to a room and $3.25 per
night single occupancy. Weekly rates (Monday thru Saturday nights are $14.50
Double and $17.50 Single. Both Amstutz and Kem Hall will be open at 9:00 A.M.
Monday, August 14th and close at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, August 20th.

MEAL RATES

BREAKFAST

A LA CARTE

NOON LUNCHEON

$1.50

DINNER

$2.00

SUNDAY NOON

$2.00

MILLEDGEVILLE, ILLINOIS
BROTHERHOOD

jILLEDGEVILLE, ILLINOIS Boys' Brotherhood

1 got off to a "flying start" this Spring. On April

I Brotherhood Advisor, Russ Schryver, made arrange-

tints for the group to take an airplane ride in a Piper

frokee and get a "top side view" of Sterling and

k Falls (see photo). The devotion given for the day

phasized the "Lifting power of God," making the

jfe and the day far more effective. Keep your eyes on

Milledgeville Brotherhood,
ve for God.

We plan to be on the

_y_— •

Wiis

Left to right in the background: "Sonny"
Dittmar, Harlan Holleivell (Laymen President),
and Russ Schryver (Brotherhood Advisor).

Pag© Twenty

M I SS tO NARY

news

The Brethren Evange't

SOUTH AMERICA

SCALE OF MILES

400

800
l

i
40°

ne 17, 1972

Page Twenty-one

NEW
OUTREACH

IN
MISSIONS

* THE MISSION BOARD HIGH-
LIGHTS printed in the last issue
the Brethren Evangelist, there was
e note of Praise which signified
new outreach for the Brethren
Lurch. Did you notice it?
Following a report by the Associ-
9 Secretary on his recent Latin
nerican administrative visit and a

cess in which the members were to

psider the report in prayer, the
cision was made to select Colombia

the next new Mission Field for
Brethren Church and begin the
>rk to make this decision a reality,
family has been given a call to be
r pioneer missionaries in Columbia,
d they are presently seeking the
>rd's will in this matter.
Colombia is a country about four
nes the size of Arizona with a pop-
ition of 19,825,000. Spanish is the
iguage of the people. The four
^gest cities are: Bogota (the cap-
Li) with about two million popula-
>n, Medellin with almost one mil-
n, Cali with over three quarter of
nillion, and Barranquilla with over
jlf a million population. The exact
tation where we will begin this
!>rk has not yet been established.
'The country experienced a political
jheaval until about 1961 which also
Suited in persecution of the evan-
!«lical community but those missions
I present at work in the country
jve experienced a renewed growth
i the last five years.
"We would ask for your prayer
jpport, that the Lord might direct
jthe lives of those who will go, as

o in the decisions involving all of
i details that must be made before
it actual date of arrival in
jlombia.

CHECK THIS! !

Dr. Ronk's new book "History of Brethren
Missionary Movements" makes a good test book
for adult studies in Brethren Missions and now
the Missionary Board has published a Work Book
on Brethren Missions. Dr. Ronk's book is a must
as resource material for the teacher of the group
using the workbooks which have been written on
an intermediate level so that the teacher might
adjust them up or down according to the age
level of the class.

Although written for our Brethren camps, the
workbook could be used in youth groups or Sunday
School classes. The work book contains 8 units,
with some having several parts so that the study
could be expanded or shortened by dropping some
units.

The teachers manual contains the key to the
questions in the workbook, a guide to which chap-
ters in the "History of Brethren Missionary
Movements" provide material for each unit in the
work book, and some visual aids which the teach-
er may use with the class.

These workbooks may be ordered from the
Brethren Publishing Company, 524 College
Avenue, Ashland, Ohio 44805 for 25 cents each
and the Teachers Manuals for 50 cents each, all
plus postage.

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The Brethren Evangel

PRAISE HIM! !

We have just received a communication from our Brethren Missionary in India,
K. Prasantha Kumar concerning the Holy Spirit's intervention in his life. We add
our thankfulness to that of Prasanth's as we Praise the Lord for his care

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Trips into remote and dangerous areas are made as an
arm, of greater evangelical outreach in India.

"With folded hands giving thanks to God, I wish to inform you that the
Lord saved us from death. On the 12th of April we rented a jeep
and started our trip to Patha kota which is in the thick forest ivhere our
student evangelist Mr. Jeevaratnam is serving the Lord. That ivas a long
drive of 200 miles, one way. It became dark in the forest and started rain-
ing. When our jeep touched the edge of a wooden bridge which we had to
cross, a sudden thought came to my mind to stop the jeep. Immediately I
asked the driver to stop the jeep, and I jumped out and saiv the water flow-
ing and there ivas no bridge. The bridge was burnt to ashes by the wild
fire. The water was about 15 feet doivn from the ground level, and we do
not know how deep it was. I am certain it ivas the Holy Spirit that saved
our lives by instructing me to stop the jeep. 'Yea, though I walk through
the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;
thy rod and thy staff they comfort me' " (Psalms 23: U) •

K. Prasantha Kuna

A TASSEL IS MOVED TO ARGENTINA

Juan Carlos Miranda receiving degree from
Dr. Clayton, President of Ashland College.

Dr. Glenn Clayton, President of Ashland Colle ,
presents Juan Carlos Miranda with his diploma if
degree of Master of Divinity during the commer-
ment exercises at the College on May 21, 1971. Ft-
Miranda, with his family, will be leaving about I-
middle of June for Argentina where he will be servi;
as a professor at the Eden Bible Institute.

This is the completion of another step in the prepa
tion the Lord has directed for the Mirandas, look
forward to that day when they will arrive in Argenti
Pray for this family as they enter their final prep?
tion for a renewed service in their homeland
Argentina.

ine 17, 1972

Page Twenty-three

World Religious News

eview

^E SEMINAR CHARTS
[SE IN OCCULTISM
Minneapolis (EP) — Growing move-
ants of the occult can be seen
>rld wide, a German specialist in
e field told some 500 Minnesotans
a three-day seminar here spon-
jred by the Greater Minneapolis
Bsociation of Evangelicals.
Dr. Kurt Koch took issue with
ose who consider astrology and
tier occult practices to be harmless.
There are "many terrible exam-
's," he said, telling how people
j?re influenced by astrology. He
ported that a woman shot her son
ter it was predicted that he would
come insane. A Brazil woman
:empted suicide, Dr. Koch declared,
ter an astrologer told her she
mid lose her boy friend and never
irry.

The number of "spiritists" in
lazil, for example, has increased
>m 10 million to 50 million in 15
ars, he said.

The Christians regard the situa-
>n as a prelude to the end of the
e and the second coming of Christ,
■. Koch said. He is the author of
books, including Christian Conn-
ing and Occultism.

ISNNSYLVANIA, OTHER
lATES, REVIEW
MISH EDUCATION

Harrisburg, Pa. (EP) — Following
I historic decision of the U.S.
tpreme Court on behalf of Amish
Ik in Wisconsin, the Pennsylvania
Apartment of Education says it will
t/iew its posture with regard to
<»nish education.

'"We will review our vocational
(pgram agreement with the Am-
il," Donald M. Carroll Jr., commis-
j'mer of basic education, announced.
j3ome 19 states of the union host
h plain people, and all reportedly
33 being forced to adjust their
Unking, now that the Supreme
(■urt rules the eighth grade is all
tat is required for Amish children,
sice their religious beliefs prevent
tan from participating in the
worldly" education of high school.

EXPERT WARN OF
DEATH PHILOSOPHY'

Hamilton, Ont. (EP) - A nation
"must adopt either a life or death
philosophy — and when a nation
adopts a death philosophy that na-
tion cannot long survive."

That was the warning voiced by
an internationally known pair of ex-
perts on human sexuality and abor-
tion, speaking recently at Hamilton,
Ontario. The couple — Dr. and Mrs.
J. C. Wilke — described abortion
methods and indicated trends in the
so-called "pro-death philosophy."

They said the central issue still
remains, "Is this human life?" When
that question is answered, they said,
"there are few left to ask."

Dr. Wilke reviewed the theory of
viability — when the infant can live
outside of the womb.

"Twenty-five years ago," said Dr.
Wilke, "we were saving babies at
30 weeks; now it's down to 20 weeks.
By the turn of the century, I
wouldn't be surprised if we were
saving them at 12 weeks. In light of
this," he added, "laws using viability
as a criterion are standing with both
feet firmly planted in thin air."

BRETHREN WILL DROP

DEFENSE INVESTMENTS

Elgin, 111. (EP) — All holdings in
corporations directly involved in de-
fense or weapons-related industries
will be dropped by the General Board
of the Church of the Brethren.

The vote, not unanimous, was seen
as an attempt by the denomination
to bring its investment practices into
line with its peace pronouncements.

The church officials also voted to
sell $248,813 in U.S. Treasury bonds
and not to purchase new govern-
mental securities that might channel
funds into military appropriations.

The board of 25 members also
voted to withhold investments from
companies failing to practice fair and
equal employment opportunities, and
from banks or firms which transact
business with governments having
apartheid policies.

3 CHILDREN TAKEN FROM
'DISRUPTIVE' JEHOVAH'S
WITNESS MOTHER

Des Moines (EP) — An Iowa judge
granted a divorce and paternal cus-
tody of a couple's three children
because the wife and mother had
practiced her (Jehovah's Witness)
religion so fervently since 1962 that
she disrupted home life.

Judge G. C. Holliday ruled against
Mrs. Charles E. Newton, he said,
in the "best interest of the children."

Lois Newton told the Enquirer
newspaper that she would not per-
mit her children to have blood trans-
fusions, even if it meant saving their
lives, and that she intended to con-
vert her family to her religion.

"The apparent purposes of Jeho-
vah's Witnesses . . . are to teach
children by terror and fear, which is
not in the best interests of a child,"
Judge Holliday ruled.

BIRTHRATE OF MOTHERS 15
AND OLDER UP SHARPLY

Chicago (EP) — Approximately
five times as many babes were born
to mothers under 15 years of age
here in 1970 as there were two
decades ago.

Dr. Jack Zackler, Chicago's assis-
tant health commissioner, made the
remarks to a convention of the
Illinois State Medical Society and
the American Assn. of Medical
Assistants.

In 1970 there were 473 babies born
to mothers under the age of 15. In
1950 there were 95 births.

PA. SENATOR WOULD BAR
CHILDREN FROM
RACE TRACKS

York, Pa. (EP) — Children will
be protected from their parents'
wrath while at race track, if an
amendment by State Senator Ralph
Hess is passed.

The amendment prohibits children
under 10 from attending harness and
thoroughbred races — even if accom-
panied by a parent.

"I've seen children . . . battered
around and pushed into corners by
parents who, after losing their last
20 or $30 at the track became emo-
tionally unstable," the senator said.

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The Brethren Evangel <

DEVOTIONAL PROGRAM FOR JUL

Senior: GROWTH No. 3
3 Directions

Junior: FIRST THINGS FIRST

First, Be A Good Steward

by Geneva Berkshii

GROWTH No. 3

3 DIRECTIONS

Introduction:

I have a poster hanging on my bedroom door that
reads "Everybody wants to be somebody, nobody wants
to grow." I think this has some application for the
Christian life. Many times Christians are just concerned
with "being somebody." They accept Christ readily, as
they want to bear the name "Christian" — for all future
reference. They feel at this point that they "have
arrived" — their "growing edge," as Bruce Larson ex-
presses it (Living On The Growing Edge) has become
dulled. He goes on to say that Christians become con-
tent with their spiritual accomplishments and are not
motivated to move on; "we are like little children who
love to have the same familiar stories read to them.
They can almost repeat the stories from memory, yet
it makes them feel secure and comfortable to hear the
words repeated over and over again" (Page 20).

But spiritual growth should be just as natural a thing
as physical growth, mental growth, social growth.
Rather than following Christ's example of developing in
all four areas (Luke 2:52), we tend to over-emphasize
the latter three areas, and hence, become lop-sided in-
stead of becoming well-developed Christians.

For study, I have divided spiritual growth into three
areas — Growing Down; Growing Up; and Growing Out.
(In preparation I used The Living New Testament, and
you may find it easier to follow my line of thinking if
you have this version available for use in your meeting.)

Growing Down — Colossians 2:6-10

1. Where do we get our nourishment (Colossians 2:7)?

2. Will a plant with a few weak roots grow well?

3. What would happen if some days the plant were
out of the ground and then went back to the ground

for nourishment when it got weak? Have you ev
seen a withered Christian? a "dead" Christian?!
Is it possible to live a productive Christian life wil
out having your roots deeply imbedded in Chrisj
Do you know people who try it? Have you? What'

the outcome?

To grow in Christ, how close do we need to get
Him (Colossians 2:6)?

Growing Up — Ephesians 4:14, 15, 16; Hebrews 5:12, :
14; 6:1; II Peter 1:5-8.

1. According to Hebrews 5:12, 13 and Ephesians 4:!
what are some qualities of children that "baby Chr
tians" have?

2. What comparison does Hebrews make between mi
and spiritual knowledge? What does solid fo
represent (verses 13; 6:1)?

3. II Peter 1:5-8 lists several steps involved in growii
in Christ. Go over them, making note first of t
areas in which you have already progressed, a:
then picking one area in which you especially ne!
to grow. Jot it down on paper and begin now to wo
on that particular area. (Taking for granted V
can stand to continue growing in all of these areas

Growing Out — Colossians 2:7; II Peter 1:8; Philippia
2:1-4

1. If you are growing in Christ, what will be overflo
in your life (Colossians 2:7 — latter part of verse) ?i
Can you think of some ways in which a Christiai
life might be "fruitful" — (even in high school
(II Peter 1:8)?

2. What would be our attitude in service (Philippia
2:1-4)?

Is your Sisterhood group growing spiritually? What
your part, or do you merely attend.

le 17, 1972

Page Twenty-five

INIOR BIBLE STUDY

by Mary Ellen Drushal

"FIRST THINGS FIRST"

First, Be A Good Steward

3lease read the parable of the three servants from
rk 25:14-30.

f someone gave you five thousand dollars to keep
him, what would you do with it?
7his master was entrusting all his possessions to these
ee men. The servants would then become stewards of
;ir master's belongings. Now, none of the stewards
ned any of the money he gave them, but when two
the three gave him double the amount he had given
m, he was pleased. But the poor steward who re-
ned only what had been given him received a severe
alty.
■ his master was training or possibly testing his

tvards to see if they were equal to the task of
iidling even greater responsibilities,
lust as these men acted as stewards for their master,
are we stewards on earth for all that belongs to our
ster. We as stewards own nothing, even though we
en hear people say, "these are my clothes" or "this
ny house or car," God is the owner, we are merely
ring after all that He owns.

Jthough stewardship of our money and our posses-
is is important, we must be responsible stewards in
er areas also.

We are able to be stewards of our bodies. Please read
I Corinthians 6:12-20. I have often heard the 19th verse
in regard to stewardship of the body. Each one of you
must decide what is immoral. Morality cannot be dictat-
ed or legislated, but you must decide. In these days of
sexual upheaval and drug usage there is much ground
for serious thought on these matters. The 19 ch verse
says, the Holy Spirit lives in you, if you are a Chris-
tian— when a decision must be made ask yourself, "if
Jesus were beside me, would I do what I am about to
do?" That question must be answered honestly and
fairly, because truly Jesus is beside you every minute
of each day.

We are stewards of our time. Please read Hebrews
4:11-13. "There is nothing that can be hid from God."
We should not waste out time but rather be about the
task at hand, that of showing God's love toward others.
Henry Van Dyke once wrote, Time Is

Too Slow for those who Wait,

Too Swift for those who Fear,

Too Long for those who Grieve,

Too Short for those who Rejoice,
But for those who Love,
Time is Eternity.
Our time here on earth is too short to hold grudges
against friends, or not to pay a visit to a shut-in, or not
to say a word of thanks or praise to someone in the
family. But rather, let's allow the time to enable God's
abundent love to shine forth from our lives with our
every act, word and deed.

The National Sisterhood offers to a graduating Senior girl who is going
to attend Ashland College in the fall of 1972 a scholarship of $150.
To obtain an application form fill out the following form and send it to me.
Sherry Barnhart, 123 Paula Drive, Germantown, Ohio 45327.

NO LATER THAN JULY 1, 1972!

Name

Church

Address

Pastor's name and address

High School Principal's name and address

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The Brethren Evang« I

EVALUATION OF THE GUIDELINES FOR SR. S.M.M.

I. In relationship to Him:

A. How many had daily devotions?

B. How many read the suggested books?

II. In relationship to others:

How did you reach each part of this suggestion?
A.

1.
2.
3.
1.

III. In relationship to each other:

Did you have monthly devotional meetings and use the devotion book as a basis
of Bible study? Why?? or Why not???

IV. In relationship to our National work:
Did you:

A. Send two delegates to Conference?

B. Contribute to projects?

C. Send in dues?

D. Send in thank offering?

E. Send in resume of your work to National General Secretary by July 15?

(found in program booklet)

Please send this report to Gloria Stout, R.R. No. 2, Box 50, Flora,
Indiana 46929 by JULY 15, 1972.

Name of Society
Town

Number of girls in Society

Name and Address of NEW President

State

NO TIME TO COMPLAIN

On one occasion when young in ex-
perience I had written my preacher-father
telling him of my troubles and feeling
sorry for myself. His reply was something
like this: Son, by the time you take child-
hood off one end of your life and old age
off the other end, you don't have much
time for doing good. Make the best of the
time you have.

That was a gentle yet impressive rebuke
T have never forgotten. You don't have
time to complain and find fault.

— Arthur Ely
from the Corinth Brethren bulletin

JUDGMENT

I dreamed death came the other night

And Heaven's gate swung wide.
With kindly grace an angel came

And ushered me inside.
There to my astonishment stood

Folks I'd known on earth —
Some I'd judged and labeled as

Unfit, or of little worth.
Indignant words rose to my lips,

But never were set free
For every face showed stunned surprise

— No one expected me!

From Trinity Brethren Newsletter
—Submitted by E. Heist

e 17, 1972 Page Twenty-seven

EVALUATION OF THE GUIDELINES FOR JR. S.M.M.

I. Through Spiritual activity:

1. How many read the book of St. John?

2. How many read the suggested books?

II. Through service to others:

How did you reach each part of this suggestion?

III. Through District and National support:

1. Did you have 12 devotional meetings?

2. Did you have a public service and send offering to the financial secretary?

3. Have two delegates to a conference?

4. Contribute to projects?

5. Have a thank offering service and send thank offering in to the financial
secretary by July 15?

6. Send dues in on time?

7. Send statistical report in by July 15?

Please list any outstanding service projects (benevolent work) that were success-
ful in your group this year

List outstanding events

List program ideas

Which meetings were meaningful? Why???

List any new party ideas

Please send this report to Gloria Stout, R.R. No. 2, Box 50, Flora,
Indiana 46929 by JULY 15, 1972.

Name of Society

Town State

Number of girls in Society

Name and Address of NEW President

IE FOR ALL AND ALL FOR ONE

ALL CONFERENCE BANQUET— AUGUST 18, 1972, 5:30 P.M.

ASHLAND COLLEGE CONVOCATION CENTER

One banquet for all — not many banquets
One price — not several to pay for — one cost only $4.00
One program for all — many groups participating — it is the evening
program

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The Brethren Evangfk

THE CHRISTIAN IN THE WORLD

TT HAS BECOME old hat to say that we live in an
exciting world. We almost take moon flights for
granted. Organ transplants from one human body to
another have become common place. More facts are
discovered in twenty-four hours than in two thousand
years of ancient history. The Christian should have
reason to rejoice when he sings, "This Is My Father's
World."

The Scriptures may give us pause to consider the
ownership of this world. Paul refers to Satan as
". . . the God of this world . . ." (II Cor. 4:4). Paul
also notes that the Ephesian believers ". . . in time
past . . . walked according to the prince of the power
of the air . . . that now worketh in the children of
disobedience" (Eph. 2:2). According to the Bible we are
living in a part of the universe that is in rebellion
against God.

The Christian who takes the New Testament as his
creed and guide for life will desire to maintain a separa-
tion from the world controlled by Satan. The Christian
is commanded to "love not the world, neither the things
that are in the world" (I John 2:15a). Paul asks be-
lievers to "Be ye not unequally yoked together with
unbelievers . . . come out from among them, and be
ye separate . . ." (II Cor. 6:14, 17). Christ noted that
His followers were "not of the world" (John 17:16). The
Christian is told, ". . . be not conformed to this
world . . ." (Rom. 12:2a) but that he is predestinated
". . . to be conformed to the image of his Son . . ."
(Rom. 8:29b). But do church members of our time com-
prehend or follow these teachings? On Page 22-23 of
the March 1972 issue of "Campus Life" the following
question is asked: "What do Jesus People see when
they go to church?" The question is answered from
Roger C. Palms', The Jesus Kids (Judson):

"If they go to a fundamental, evange'ical,
Bible-preaching church, they find people who
. . . have accepted Christ into their hearts and
souls, but their lives are not particularly Chris-
tian . . . who cannot distinguish between the
teachings of the Bible and the teaching of their
own culture. So instead of meeting people who
have been transformed by the renewing of their
minds, they find people who cannot give up the
control of their culture, the lust for things, the
drive for social status, and the racial hatreds.
They find people who quote the New Testament
but have not adopted the New Testament life-
style with its different set of goals.

This message was given at the BrethM
Pastors' Conference held at Camp Bethany Mi
1972 by Rev. M. W. Dodds, pastor of the Bry\>
Ohio First Brethren Church. \

This writer is saying in effect that church meml
have not made a separation from the contempoi
culture of the world. Perhaps they have not undersl
the distinctions between the two. Those who pro
to follow the Bible should not only be aware of its te
ings regarding this world but also apply them.

In Old Testament times the children of Israel v
required to be separate from the world in a numbe
ways (cf. C. F. Yoder, God's Means of Grace, p. 460

(1) They were forbidden to even inquire into
heathen religions lest they should be led to imi
them (Deut. 12:30).

(2) They were commanded to utterly drive-out
Canaanites, when their inquity was full (<
15:16) and were forbidden to make any lea
with them lest they be corrupted by t
(Judges 2:2).

(3) They were not allowed to intermarry with o
peoples lest they be corrupted by them (E
7:1-6).

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Page Twenty-nine

4) They were required to perform many ceremonial
cleansing* to teach them purity and separation
(Num. 19, etc).

5) Most of all they were to regard themselves as
missionaries to the world to witness of God (Gen.
22:18).

hristians in the period of the early Church had to
s the problem of their relationship to the world,
ne offered her citizens entertainment in the circuses,
phitheaters, and baths. Roman citizens had 159 hoA-
s each year. In his De Spectaculus, Tertullan (ca.
■230) spells out the dangers in such activities for
istians. He describes the Roman shows as "cradled
the world," the theatre as the haven of Venus
ddess of lust) and Bacchus (god of wine). The Chris-
i who desires to keep his mind unpolluted cannot
e his thoughts filled with such impurity, (cf. Vol. Ill
'Claiming the New Testament by Richardson and
imberlain, p. 60).

.n early writer of the first half of the second century
The Epistle to Diognetus observes the place of the
[•istian in the world (from Vernard Eller, "The Green
jets of God" Christianity Today, pp. 5-7, Sept. 1966) :

They live in their own countries, but only as
I aliens. They have a share in everything as citi-
zens, and endure everything aj foreigners.
Every foreign land is their fatherland, and yet
' for them every fatherland is a foreign land.
' They marry, like everyone else, and they beget
children, but they do not cast out their off-
spring. They share their board with each other,
but not their marriage bed. It is true that they
are "in the flesh," but they do not live "accord-
I ing to the flesh." They busy themselves on
I earth, but their citizenship is in heaven. They
obey the established laws, but in their own lives
they go far beyond what the laws require.

he Brethren Church has also dealt through the years
h the relationship of the Christian to the world. The
jthren in 18th century Germany were referred to as
>>aratists" (Ronk, History of the Brethren Church,
!14). This term applied certainly from the departure
In a lifeless state church but perhaps also to a
wage with a secular world.

Is a result of the Revolutionary War experience the
ijthren in America chose to retreat from the world
Aarge and form their own society (Ronk, p. 76).
pn 1776 to 1880 the doctrine of non-conformity was
Jlied in ways that we might question from our van-
p point of the present.

n example of such would be a decision of the Annual
•ting of 1866 (from p. 257, Classified Minutes of the
iiual Meetings of the Brethren) :

Inasmuch as pride and an inclination to fol-
low the fashions of the world are still increasing
among us, in wearing fine apparel, frock and
sack coats, dusters, shawls, etc., with the hair
parted off to one side, or shingled and roached,
mustaches, etc.; the sisters also wearing fine
apparel, going without caps, wearing hoops,
hats, veils, overcoats, jewelry, etc.; and as ad-
monition, in some cases, has not effected any-
thing, cannot this Yearly Meeting propose some
plan by which this growing evil may be
arrested?

Answer — We think members of the Church,
conforming to the fashions of the world as
above stated, should be admonished again and
again, and if they will not hear the Church, the
Savior has given directions in Matthew 18 how
to deal with them.

This same Annual Meeting passed a resolution to the
effect: "That the churches throughout the Brotherhood
enforce plainness of dress, and a plain manner of wear-
ing the beard upon the preachers and officers of the
church."

The so-called "Progressive Brethren" of the 1880's
reacted to this retreat from the world with an emphasis
on such matters as an educated ministry, Sunday
Schools, missions, evangelism and Christian publica-
tions. This was not understood to mean compromise
with "the god of this world." The "Progressives" in
succeeding years continued to note a cleavage with
the world.

C. F. Yoder writing in 1908 (God's Means of Grace,

p. 457 ff.) stressed non-conformity to the customs of
the world, non-resistance and non-secrecy.

J. Allen Miller in a responsive reading p/epared for
"Brethren Day," June 9, 1912 indicated that distinctive
principles held by the church included the following:
"Pride and worldliness are held to be contrary to the
Spirit of the Christ-Life. The dance, the theatre, cards,
the use of narcotics and strong drinks, in a word the
popular amusements and gratification of appetites are
held contrary to the teachings of the Gospel and are
destructive of the spiritual liie of the Christian."

Following World War I Charles A. Bame wrote one
chapter for a Church membership training manual
published by the National Sunday School Association
of the Brethren Church in which he stated the following
regarding non-conformity to the world (p. 30, Studies
in the Way of Life) :

Nothing stands out more prominently in the
words of Jesus than His call away from the
world. The Gospel is the good tidings of salva-
tion from the ways and works of the world.
The ringing words of Jesus are, "If ye were of
the world, the world would love his own: but
because ye are not of the world, but I chose
you out of the world, therefore the world hateth
you" (John 15:19). Here is the acid test of our
Christianity. Does the world hate us because
of our separation? "Ye cannot serve God and
mammon." There is an absolute distinction be-
tween the Christian and the worldly. It must
be apparent or our professions is not real.

In the Brethren Emphasis Lesson published in 1941
George S. Baer prepared a chapter (pp. 30-31) in which
he quoted the following from his own Editorial in "The
Brethren Evangelist" of July 4, 1931 as follows:

While we would not have the church repeat
the old mistakes (and we do not seem much in
danger of doing that), yet we would call her to
a hearing anew of the demands of Christian
simplicity and separation from the world. Dog-
matic statements would likely produce disagree-
ments, but there ought to be a unanimity on
this statement of principle, namely, that the
Christian in all his personal appearances and

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relations shall seek to maintain becoming sim-
plicity, propriety and economy, and further, that
he shall participate only in such social, recrea-
tional and organizational activities in which it
is possible for him to give Christ the preemin-
ence and the church the first place in his
loyalties.

In our time there may be a need to re-examine our
place in this world as Christians.

Perhaps the place to start is our own desires as Chris-
tians. Do we desire to be "conformed to this world" or
"to the image of his Son"? Perhaps we should deter-
mine if our manner of living is determined by the cus-
toms of the culture in which we live or the teachings of
Jesus. If we follow the culture of our time is it conflict
with divine revelation?

Not forgetting our amusement with our Brethren
forefathers and their ideas concerning dress (and time
wasted discussing it) perhaps there is a need to deter-
mine what the Bible has to say regarding dress in our
time. A mail-order catalogue showing children's clothing
had a caption which reads, "Nudity is nice." A recent
catalogue for women's clothes stated, "Bareness is
beauty." Excesses of our forefathers do not negate the
responsibility of the Bible believer to know, teach and
practice the truth (cf. Stephen E. Smallman, "Nudity
in Biblical Perspective," pp. 6-8 "Christianity Today;"
August 22, 1969).

The time is past due for a renewed emphasis on the
biblical doctrine and the Brethren doctrine of obedience
(not legalism). We are seeing the results of a generation
of child-centered education, broad permissiveness and a
lack of adult direction. Others have noted a need for
emphasis on biblical commands (F. B. Huey, "Obedience
— a Neglected Doctrine," pp. 6-7, Christianity Today,
Jan. 19, 1968 and "Have Rules Become Archaic?" in the
Ministers Workshop, pp. 27-28, Christianity Today, May
23, 1969). It's time to hear, "thus saith the Lord." Chris-
tians must always be aware lest prevalent opinions

about morality dull their ethical sense. Time in Gv
Word is needed to prevent such dullness.

The Christian must also be aware that in an age w
education is stressed that there is a difference betw
"the wisdom of this world" (I Cor. 1:20) and "the i
dom of God" (I Cor. 2:7). The Christian is called
practice renewed thinking as a result of convers
(Rom. 12:1-2; Eph. 4:17-24). In past days the gi
thinkers were men who believed in God (Schleimad
Hegel, Ritschl, Dostovsky and Kierkegaard). M
recent thinkers (Sartre, Albert Camus, Julian Hux
Bertrand Russell and Karl Jaspers) write as athei
John Wesley White (Re-entry, p. 88) has noted t
twentieth century thought has been dominated by
atheists Darwin, Freud and Marx. Many schools four*
by churches in America have departed from a b;
Christian stance. Kenneth Scott Latourette has nc
(p. 247, The Concept of the Believers Church, Jar
Leo Garrett, Ed.) that the colleges and universi
created by believers churches "have succumed m
rapidly to the secularizing trends which have b
marked in most institutions of higher learning foun
by Protestants." The thinking Christian will be c
cerned to know if the wisdom being presented is
the world or of God. There will be an interest in kn
ing if the education is God-centered or fosters a sea
religion. A President of Boston University once sta
in a Baccalaureate sermon that no one is truly educa
unless he has a knowledge of the Bible.

The Christian should always remember that althoi
"This Is My Father's World" that it is occupied by
enemy — "the god of this world." As a Green Beret
enemy territory the Christian is on a mission (M
28:19-20; Acts 1:8). That mission is not to "conform
the world" but to lead those in the world to Christ,
so doing the Christian should be following C. F. Yod<
suggestion (God's Means of Grace, p. 467) that
Christian ... is not in the world to follow the style
to set the style."

"NOT GOING YOUR WAY"

"You're just out of date," said young Pastor Tate,

To one of our faithful old preachers,

Who had carried for years in travail and tears,

The Gospel to poor, sinful creatures.

"You still preach on Hades, and shock cultured ladies

With your barbarous doctrine of blood.

You're so far behind you will never catch up —

You're a flat tire stuck in the mud."

For some little while a wee bit of a smile

Enlightened the old preachers face;

Being made the butt of a ridicule's cut,

Did not ripple his sweetness and grace.

Then he turned to young Tate, so suave and sedate —

'Catch up' did my ears hear you say?

Why I couldn't succeed if I doubled my speed —

My friend, I'm not going your way!"

from the Elkhart bulletin

le 17, 1972

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CHEEP ADVICE

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Horse sense is what keeps horses from
betting on what people will do.

OSCAR WILDE

Did you realize that it is simple to make
a mountain out of a mole hill. All one
has to do is add enough dirt.

The loudest boos always oome from the
free seats

If you are pleased at finding faults,
you are displeased at finding perfections.

LAVATER

On the ladder of success there are two
ways to go, up or down.

A friend is a man you can go to when
HE'S in trouble.

If you make your job important, it is
quite likely to return the favor.

It is better to know nothing than to
know what ain't so.

JOSH BILLINGS

Stand up to be seen; speak up to be
heard; shut up to be appreciated.

LAFF-A-UTTLE

YITZHAK RABIN, the Israeli Ambas-
sador to the U.N., was heard lamenting,
"Moses traveled 40 years in the desert and
picked the only country in the Middle
East without any oil.

from BITS & PIECES

Taking It Easy

In the supermarket, a man was pushing
a cart which contained a screaming,
yelling, bellowing baby.

The gentleman kept repeating softly,
"Don't get excited, Albert; don't yell,
Albert; keep calm, Albert."

A woman standing next to him said,
"You certainly are to be commended for
trying to soothe your son Albert."

The man looked at her and said, "Lady,
I'm Albert."

When a woman goes out the door and
heads down the street, she might just be
going buy-buy.

Said the doctor, "Mrs. Jones, I'm going
to paint your throat."

"Let me see a color chart first," she
responded.

Tliree Good Reasons

A small country church had raised some
money. The members called a meeting to
determine how to spend it.

One member was emphatic in stating
her case that the money should be used
to buy a new chandelier. An old man,
sitting in the back, was much opposed
to it.

Finally, the woman arose and said,
"Brother Jones, would you mind giving
me one good reason why we shouldn't
spend the money for a new chandelier?"

Brother Jones got up slowly and said
calmly, "Yes, I'll give you three. First,
nobody can spell it so you can order it.
Second, nobody can play it. Third, we need
better light."

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The Brethren Publishing Company again takes great
pleasure in featuring one of His servants in the pages of
this issue of THE BRETHREN EVANGELIST. This
token of esteem is presented to Rev. Fred Vanator,
Pastor Emeritus of the First Brethren Church, Sarasota,
Florida.

Your editor has known Rev. Vanator since he pastored
the Canton, Ohio Brethren Church on Tuscarawas
Street East, and although ye editor was not a member
of the Brethren Church at that time, he made many
acquaintances from that particular church by attending
services as a visitor with friends and classmates.

One might say that holding membership in the
Brethren Church today can be traced indirectly to mem-
bers of the Brethren Church whom I met in those days
and whose influence and exemplification in Christian
living bring much to mind in a nostalgic manner.

I too would like to pay a personal tribute to Rev.
Vanator along with the many which would amount to
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cessors of whom Rev. Vanator was one. May I tip /
hat to you, Rev. Vanator with deepest respect i'l
gratitude. (G. S.l

Many times has it been mentioned by those who
not in the membership of the Brethren church as to
impressiveness of one of its Sacraments, namely, Tj
HOLY COMMUNION.

The article on page 8 of this issue by Dr. A. T. Rd
pertaining to this rite of The Brethren Church as]
was conducted at Pastors' Conference reminds us v[
forcibly that this Sacrament is not to be taken ligl
as a tradition or customary procedure. To have
speaker of the conference who holds membership J
another denomination admit being indelibly impres j:
on this occasion adds to the validity of its sacrednes;

Be sure to read this short article and step into
beauty parlor of heaven and have your faith lifted. \

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KWITCHURBELUAKIN!

^IS does not happen to be a newly coined word nor
is it a word in the English language which has
n badly misspelled. It cannot even be considered in
sense as a colloquialism. It happens to be a group
Drdinary words which have been thrown together in
ashion to become a humorous way to tell someone
po something.

[he meaning of the word was brought to my atten-
|i again as I read a true account of an old gentleman
p had a habit of going into a certain church building
:ry day at exactly twelve noon and staying for just
fiinute of two and then proceeding leisurely down the
bet to a destination which no on knew.
t seems that after close surveillance of the senior
ten he was just going in to the alter of the sanctuary
saying two words: "It's me, Jim." This was his way
>ffering a prayer to the Lord.

ometime later the old gentleman was struck down
a vehicle and taken to a hospital with extensive
Jiries.

[e was put in a ward with some other male patients

p happened to give that particular ward a reputation

being the most cantankerous group of patients in

\ entire hospital. The situation was such that the

jses dreaded to attend any of the patients in this

'm because of their continuous complaining and

ilmbling and just being cross and miserable in general.

h a short time the atmosphere in this ward seemed

ijake on an entirely different appearance. The nurses

?d that the men were taking their medication without

rang about it, their food trays were sent back with

)ty plates, and instead of growls coming from their

:n laughter all at once seemed to prevail.

he nurses being inquisitive about the radical change

uehavior were quick to investigate the reason for the

:trasting behavior. Asking one of the patients the

•{son for the about-face he answered that it was the

gentleman's doings. He went on to say that in spite

lis serious injuries, the new member of the group

always cheerful and eventually the others became

amed of their grouchy dispositions and were caught

in a sort of contagious feeling of cheerfulness.

he true story goes on in accounting for the old man's

piness which we can well surmise, but I could not

) being forcefully reminded of an incident in my

l life as I read the account of this story.

was hospitalized many years ago for preparation for

or surgery. There were two other patients in the

xi with me. One was convalescing from a serious

?ss, the other recovering from surgery.

Not having had to undergo anything yet, even of a
minor nature, I jumped on the bandwagon with the
other two fellows, and before I knew it we were all using
each other's shoulders as a landing field for our ailing
complaints. I never could understand why the subjects
of conversation among patients usually turn out to be
those of each person's particular thorn-in-the-flesh.

During the night another patient was brought into
our ward, and as he was quietly made comfortable we
were not disturbed and did not realize we had an addi-
tion to our threesome until the next morning.

It turned out that the new patient had the handicap of
having the use of just one leg as the other was ampu-
tated above the knee. We also learned quickly that in
addition to this aff iction he was also blind.

During the day we heard a bit of commotion over in
his corner of the room, and evidently one of the nurses
down the hall heard it also and came rushing into the
room. It turned out that he was trying to get to the
rest room without his crutches, and the nurse asked if
she could assist him. He stopped for a moment holding
on to his neighbor's bed for support and said, "Thank
you nurse, I can make it. Perhaps there is someone in
another room that needs your attention more than I
do."

A bit later I heard him twisting around in his bed,
and he seemed to be reaching around the foot of the
bed for something. I asked him if he wanted the bed
adjusted to another position. His answer was that he
was trying to ascertain how the bed was made as it was
the most comfortable one he had ever slept in and
wanted to make one when he was released from the
hospital. It turned out that his occupation was that of
a cabinet-maker.

I think it is obvious what was going on in the minds
of the three of us patients in the same room with this
gentleman. If I recall correctly, when the opportunity
arose whereby the fellow in question was out of the
room, one of us said: "If you fellows hear me complain
about anything from here on in, hit me in the head
with my ice water pitcher."

I am quite certain that the meaning of the title to
this editorial was very forcefully brought to my atten-
tion at that time and for a while after that at least.
Quit your belly aching.

I am also certain that many of us have experienced
similar incidents in our lives, but I wonder if we ever
take time out to evaluate our complaints. Is it not true
that after considerable thought the things we do the
most complaining about are most insignificant when
compared with another's problems which he does not
seem to divulge?

A postscript to this editorial might be in order-
so that the reason for the cheerfidness exempli-
fied by the elderly patient might be given. After
the radical change came over the other patients,
one of the nurses asked him why he ivas always
so happy.

He explained to her that it ivas his visitor that
came to see him each day. She asked, "Which
visitor? We have not seen anyone come in to see
you." He replied, "The ONE who comes in each
day and says, "It's me, Jesus." (G. S.)

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1971-72 REGISTERED BYC GROUPS

Each year in September, local BYC groups are en-
couraged to receive recognition on the National BYC
level as official BYC organizations by registration of
their members in National BYC. Registration procedure
is simple. It involves the submission of each youth's
name, address, year in school, group (junior, junior
high, senior, or combined), and a one dollar registra-
tion fee.

There are several advantages to registering. First, it
provides the BCE office with a mailing list for direct
communication with local youth. Second, it assists in a
very small way in the costs of operating a national
youth ministry, just as do the dues paid to the national
and district organizations of Brotherhood and Sister-
hood, WMS, and Laymen. Third, it gives local groups a
sense of being a part of the larger movement of BYC
and lessens the isolationist or "inward only" attitude.
Fourth, it makes the registered BYC member eligible
for participation in the National BYC Convention in
August, and it entiles the local BYC groups (registered
before May 30) to one delegate to the Convention per
eight registered members (or fraction thereof).

Membership lasts from September 1 to August 30 of
each Conference year. Registered members receive a
membership card and a subscription to the bi-monthly
publication BCE NEWS.

Following is a list of the registered BYC groups for
1971-72 (by districts) and their registered memberships:

Central District

Lanark 20 Milledgeville 20

Waterloo 16

Northern Indiana District

Southern Indiana District

Ardmore 35

Bryan 20

County "Line 31

Elkhart First 26

Goshen First 15

Jefferson 30

Milford 18

Nappanee 27

New Paris 32

South Bend 11

Warsaw 29

Burlington 19

Center Chapel 10

College Corner 29

Flora 28

Loree 17

North Manchester . . 18

Oakville I

Roann b

Roanoke 14

Wabash 9

Midwest District

Derby

Miami Valley

Columbus 10

Dayton Hillcrest ..... 11
Gratis 18

(Ohio) District

Gretna (.6

New Lebanon I

Pleasant Hill 0

West Alexandria . . . J9

Northeast Ohio District

Ashland First Smithville I

(Park Street) 49

Northern California District

(no groups registered

Pennsylvania District

Berlin 23

Brush Valley 19

Cameron 16

Fairless Hills-

Levittown 28

Highland 13

Johnstown Second ... 25

Johnstown Third I

Meyersdale 17

Pittsburgh 'fc

Pleasant View

(Vandergrift) . . , . .w

Valley t2

Vinco :S

Chandon
Linwood

Southeast District

. . . . 21 Maurertown j8

. .. . 12 Oak HiU f

Washington j7

Southwest District

Tucson 7

Florida

Sarasota

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OPERATION OUTREACH

Tie 1972 National BYC Convention is just a month
ay. One of the most exciting features of Convention
h year is the Budget-Project Ingathering. As the
ne of each church is read, a representative brings
ward the contribution of his local BYC group to the
tional BYC Budget. This is the culmination of many
nths of work. As each local BYC contributes to the
fathering, it demonstrates involvement in a project of
ch broader scope than is possible in the local church
ne. It is involvement in a goal common to Brethren
xth Crusaders across the denomination.
Tie 1972 Ingathering should be just as exciting.
noughout the year, each registered local BYC has
n encouraged to contribute $10 per registered mem-
to the Ingathering. This year we have 1,171 reg-
■red National BYC members in 53 Brethren Churches,
s easy to see that if each of these 53 groups raises
suggested $10 per member, we will surpass the
Iget goal by $810.

[he South Bend BYC group has proven that it is
isible. On May 31, 1972, the BCE office received a
er from their secretary, Cindy Lightfoot. The letter
ds, in part:

"Our BYC has pledged to send $110 ($10 per
member) toward the National BYC Goal. We
have had many money-raising projects to fulfill
our pledge, and we are very happy to send it at
this time."

Ve want to congratulate the South Bend BYC group
i their outstanding effort. How many other groups
I strive to achieve a similar goal? Whether your
up has pledged to give $10 or 10<£ per member to the
fathering is not as important as the fact that you have
jght to participate as fully as possible in the further-
je of the work of Jesus Christ through National
C. Let us practice the words of the Apostle John:
y children! Our love should not be just words and
k; it must be true love, which shows itself in action"
'John 3:18, TEV).

Outreach for
Outreach for
$3,000.00
$3,000.00

Outreach for
Outreach for
Outreach for
Outreach for

Administrative Expenses $3,000.00

National Project 6,000.00

for Summer Crusaders
for new Jefferson Church
worship center

Project Promotion 100.00

National BYC Convention Exp. 300.00

Special Programs 500.00

Officer Travel 1,000.00

TOTAL OUTREACH $10,900.00

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BERLIN BRETHREN CHURCH

Berlin, Pennsylvania
JULY 27-29. 1972

All Sessions on E.D.T.

Theme: "First Things First"
Texr: Matthew 6:33

Conference Organization

Moderator Elder John T. Young

Vice Moderator Elder Arden Gilmer

Secretary Elder Joseph Hanna

Assistant Secretary Mrs. Norman Grumbling, Jr.

Treasurer Mrs. George Leidy

Statistician Elder Ronald Ritchey

PROGRAM

THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 27

7:30 Song Service

Welcome and Response Berlin Church

Scripture and Prayer Berlin Church

Special Music Berlin Church

Vice Moderator's Address . . Elder Arden Gilmer

9:00 Brethren Youth — "Getting Acquainted"

FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 28

9:00 Song Service

Special Music Meyersdale Chui|.

Scripture and Prayer

Moderator's Address Elder John T. Youi

10:00 Business Session

Credential Committee Report
Election of the Committee on Committees
District Mission Board (15 minutes)
District Board of Christian Education

(15 minutes)
District Camp Board (15 minutes)
Ministerial Examining Board
District Treasurer's Report
Statistician's Report
Other Reports
12:00 Lunch

FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 28
1:30 Business Session

Credential Committee Report
Reading of the Minutes
Report of the Committee on Committees
Auditing Committee Report
2:15 Publication Board Report (15 minutes)
Central Council Report (30 minutes)
Benevolent Board Report (30 minutes)
3:30 Simultaneous Sessions
5:00 Conference Banquet (W.M.S. in charge)
Speaker — Mrs. Doris Barnett, Riverside
Christian Training School, Lost Creek,
Kentucky

Special Music Highland Chui

Closing Prayer

FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 28
7:30 Inspirational Service (Laymen in charge)

Song Service

Devotions

Special Music The Barnej;

Message Dr. Harold Barn i:

9:00 Brethren Youth — "Fun and Fellowship"

SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 29

Special Music Johnstown Second Chui

Devotional Period Elder Thomas Kidc

National Board of Christian Education

(15 minutes)
Ashland College and Theological Seminary

(15 minutes)
National Mission Board — Informative Worksh

on Brethren Missions (1 hour)
Simultaneous Sessions
Lunch

SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 29
Inspirational Hour
Song Service

Special Music Wayne Heights Chuij

Scripture and Prayer

Message Dr. Joseph R. Shuj

2:30 Business Session

Credential Committee Report
Election of Conference Officers
Reading of the Minutes

Report of the Executive Committee on the |
Moderator's Address

9:00

9:30

10:00

11:00
12:00

1:30

Ily 1, 1972

Page Seven

Setting of Time and Place for the

1973 Conference
Report of Election
Other Reports
New Business

Final Reading of the Minutes
Installation of Conference Officers for 1973
Adjournment Sine Die

AUXILIARIES

Woman's Missionary Society

?heme: "Scattering Precious Seed" — Psalm 126:6

FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 28—3:30 P.M.

?lude

erne Song — "Scattering Precious Seed" Vinco

yotions Wayne Heights Group I

3 Arts in the Bible Geneva Altfather

siness Session

FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 28—5:00 P.M.

JIVLS. Banquet (at the Berlin Borough Building)
Speaker — Mrs. Doris Barnett, Riverside Christian

Training School, Lost Creek, Kentucky
Special Music Highland Church

i SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 29—11:00 A.M.

plude

erne Song Vinco

motions Wayne Heights Group II

^ Arts in the Bible Geneva Altfather

siness Session
■ction of Officers
oject Offering

'tallation of Officers

Sisterhood of Mary and Martha

SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 29—11:00 A.M.

motional Period
siness Session

Boys' Brotherhood

SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 29—11:00 A.M.

votional Period
siness Session

Laymen

FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 28—3:30 P.M.

lg Service

votional Period

icial Music

pointment of Nominating Committee

nediction

SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 29—11:00 A.M.

Song Service
Devotional Period
Special Music
Election of Officers
Hymn
Benediction

Minesterium

FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 28—3:30 P.M.

Devotions Ralph Mills

"Anointing with Oil" in Our Church Today
Business Session

SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 29—11:00 A.M.

Devotions Ralph Mills

"Speaking in Tongues" in Our Church Today
Business Session

YOUTH CONFERENCE

Registration Fee — $1.00 per youth
THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 27
7:30 Attend Adult Evening Session

Vice Moderator's Address
9:00 "Getting Acquainted"

FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 28
9:00 Attend Adult Morning Session

Moderator's Address
10:00 "Discovery No. 1 — Where Are You?"
12:00 Lunch (eat at the Berlin Brethren Church)
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 28
1:30 "Recreation for Our Bodily Temples"

Swimming Party
5:00 Conference Banquet

FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 28
7:30 Attend Adult Inspirational Service
9:00 "Fun and Fellowship"
Pizza Party
Youth Music
Film
SATURDAY MORNING, JULY 29
9:00 Attend Adult Devotional Period
9:30 "Discovery No. 2 — Where Are You Going

and How?"
11:00 Sisterhood and Brotherhood Meetings
12:00 Lunch (eat at the Berlin Brethren Church)
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 29
1:30 Attend Adult Inspirational Service
2:30 Youth Business Meeting
Election of Officers
Ingathering of District Project Money

Etc.
Dismissal — Homeward Bound
Youth Conference Directors:

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gibson
All Youth are expected to attend all sessions and con-
duct themselves at all times in a Christian manner.

FIRST THINGS FIRST
Matthew 6:33

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A HOLY COMMUNION

HOLY COMMUNION, what a gift to believers to
know and feel the moving Presence in a trinitarian
sacrament of devotion. Such was the celebration of the
mysteries on Wednesday evening at the 1972 Pastors'
Conference.

It was such a trust and honor to be asked by the com-
mittee in charge to lead in that blessed event; and it
was the mountain-top experience in sixty-five years of
this writer's ministry. May I tell it from the mountain
top?

I was so weary from the day and the rush of table
preparation at twenty minutes before the assembly.
Arriving up the hill for a shower and change, my heart
was racing like a trip-hammer and chest pains gave
danger signals. Not knowing if I would make it back
for the worship drove me to my knees and the Good
Lord carried me through.

What a communion! What a scene! Sixty Elders,
alone, around the Lord's table. There I saw sixty min-
isters, shoulder to shoulder on the benches, backs to
table. Sixty faces turned to me as I spoke. Sixty hearts
joined in self-examination with Grumbling, Howard and
Keplinger, and voiced a common confession. Then the
basin and towel. I looked down those rows and saw men
kneeling, tenderly laving a brother's feet. I saw bowed
heads of the washed, lips moving as in penitent suppli-
cation for cleansing. I saw men rise and gather each
other in fervent embrace of the salutation. The "God
bless you's" and "praise the Lord's" had no sound of
formality. They came from wellsprings of joy and good
will. No Peter was obvious there, saying, "Dost thou
wash my feet?"

Then we faced the table again for the Lord's Supper.
We suggested they converse during the supper but on
spiritual things. And they did. We saw men leaning
across the table in serious communication. It appeared
to us, at the table head, that the Lord's Supper grew
into a Love Feast. Morsels of food taken in cold formal-
ity may be only a Lord's Supper, even Judas wise. The
occasion becomes an Agape Feast when love bridges
the table and the perishable food becomes manna from
Heaven. The gleam of eyes in the candlelight gave us
such visible evidence. The exchange seemed so spon-
taneous and absorbing that we hesitated to interrupt
for the Eucharist but we must be called from the tokens
of the great future supper of the Lord to a look back
to Calvary.

by DR. A. T. RON

So we broke together the bread of communion. V
reminded ourselves of the long process of His breakii
body on the cross. We hope we heard, in depth, E
cry "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani;" and His "It is accoi
plished," as we broke the unleavened symbol of KJ
body.

And we received the communion of His blood from!
common cup. Our gaze into that cup, at the unferment|
blood of the grape, lifted our eyes again to the croi'
We saw the spear thrust open the fountain in His sic
We saw the blood of the new covenant shed for us. Tij
cup was no longer common but commemorative. Wh ;
the cup was passing along, someone broke into son

"On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross" ai
those lifted voices in harmony made the rafters rinj
And, finally, standing about the table, with arms arouij
each neighbor, we sang a lifting "Blest Be the Tie thj
Binds our hearts . . ." and we felt that truly we we.i
bound closer together than ever before.

And I; I surely know that my guardian angel wj
near, and the everlasting arms were about me. I fcj
borne on shadowy wings or I could never have survive
those two hours. And what cheer when Doyle Master!
the conference speaker, who had never formerly ej
gaged in a threefold communion service, came to me at
said, "I wouldn't have missed that for the world; it w.J
a lifetime experience." But I was so exhausted when
climbed the hill to my room, I fell on my cot as thou£
I had found a resting place on my mountain-top ai
didn't care if I ever came down into the valley again.

A little later, pajama clad and committed Godward,
slowly sunk down, down deep into the arms of oh i
welcome sleep. "God bless the man who first invent*
sleep."

y 1, 1972 1'age Nine

FOURTH ANNUAL ALL-CONFERENCE MUSICALE

Friday Evening, August 18, 1972

8:30-9:15 p.m. MEMORIAL CHAPEL
(Following the All-Conference Banquet)

We are seeking to enlist musically-talented members of our local
churches who would be interested in participating in such a program. If
you sing, play an instrument, or are part of a group which from time to
time presents special numbers in your local churches, you are the person
or persons we are looking for.

In this way we can enlarge the scope and influence of our local talent.
In previous years, the response has been very good. We know there are
many others in our churches whose talents would be appreciated by the
conference.

The accompanying form should be filled out and mailed as described.
From you who do respond, we will build up a program for presentation
Friday night. Pastors : Give encouragement where needed. If you are
recommending a person or persons, please be sure you have their permis-
sion first.

BRETHREN, let's make this Fourth Annual Musicale a Conference
Highlight!

REGISTRATION FOR THE FOURTH ANNUAL

ALL-CONFERENCE MUSICALE

8:30 p.m. - Friday night August 18, 1972

Memorial Chapel, Ashland, Ohio

I sing (name voice)

I play (name instrument)

We sing Play together (name instruments)

My (Our) number will be :

(Tell a little bit about yourself, or describe your group:)

Name (s)

Address (es)

(If this is a recommendation by someone else, please sign your name to
this form, along with your address.)

Your signature

Send form to: Rev. Marlin L. McCann, Chm. Gen. Conf. Music Comm.
Rt. No. 1, Box 222
McGaheysville, Virginia 22840

DO THIS NOW, BUT NOT LATER THAN AUGUST 7, 1972

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World Religious News

in R

eview

ALLIANCE TOLD THERE'S
STILL HOPE FOB MISSIONEBS
TAKEN BY VIETCONG

Oakland, Calif. (EP) — The inter-
national Christian and Missionary
Alliance continues to hold on to hope
that three missionaries kidnapped
by the Vietcong 10 years ago from
a leprosarium in the Vietnam high-
lands are still alive behind North
Vietnamese military lines.

Dr. Nathan Bailey of New York,
president of the Alliance, told the
annual General Council that special
remembrance and prayer for the
captured Americans will be held
throughout the Alliance constitu-
ency on May 30.

The day will mark the 10th anni-
versary of the missionaries' capture
at Ban Me Thuot in 1962.

CHURCH VOTES
APPRECIATION GIFT TO CITY

New Haven, Conn. (EP) — The
members of United Church on the
Green here recently voted to con-
tribute $1,000 to the city of New
Haven in "simple appreciation for
police and fire department services,
street lighting and other city-pro-
vided facilities."

United Church on the Green, the
second oldest down-town Congrega-
tional church, did not make the con-
tribution in lieu of taxes. "Church
buildings should be tax exempt,"
said Rev. David E. Weinland,
"But they should justify their tax-
exempt status by performing public
services."

PRESIDENT NIXON TO
ATTEND BAPTIST CHURCH
IN MOSCOW

Moscow (EP) — ■ Taking leave of
official summit sessions with Soviet
diplomats, President Richard M.
Nixon plans to attend services in
Moscow's Baptist church, May 28.

A Quaker, the President will prob-
ably be the first head of state ever
to visit the church.

Known here as "The House of the
Gospel," the church is tucked away
in a quiet back street. On Sundays
it is usually packed full.

Moscow's Baptists, numbering ap-
proximately 5,000 are sure to wel-
come the U.S. President.

In 1966, President Charles de
Gaulle of France went to Mass at
the Catholic church in Leningrad but
it is rare for state visitors to official-
ly atheist Russia to do so.

IRA DRAWING HATRED
OF CITIZENS

Londonderry, No. Ireland (EP) —
A bitter division has developed be-
tween the two rival factions of the
outlawed Irish Republican Army
(IRA)— the "Officials" and the "Pro-
visionals"— following the murder of
a Protestant youth killed by a sniper.

Roman Catholics were outraged
by the killing which came from their
sector. Hundreds of Catholic women
marched on the headquarters of the
IRA Officials in the Creggan dis-
trict to protest the action.

FIRST THINGS FIRST
Matthew 6:33

j 1, 1972 Page Eleven

1972 GENERAL CONFERENCE MUSIC WORKSHOPS

Wednesday, August 16, 1972 — 1:30-3:00 p.m.

"CHURCH CHORAL MUSIC"

— directed by Mr. Cliff Hurst of Ashland, Ohio
Discover some good choral music to be used with your volunteer
church choir.

Thursday, August 17, 1972 — 1:30-3:00 p.m.

"ILLUSTRATED HYMN WORKSHOP"

— directed by Phil & Jean Lersch of St. Petersburg, Florida

An opportunity to take a closer look at the meanings of several Chris-
tian hymns — by singing them and examining the words and pictures
of large, illustrated hymn books.

Not just for choir members or choir directors or song leaders, but
for everyone who attends a worship service — including pastors.
"COME AND SEE AND SING!"

Friday, August 18, 1972 — 1:30-3:00 p.m.

"CHRISTIAN FOLK MUSIC"

— directed by Brad Weidenhamer of Ashland, Ohio
A new interest is being taken in folk music. Come and discover what
new material there is and how to direct and sing it.

(Place of workshops to be announced at conference)

MONOGRAPHS TOP THE FOUR MILLION MARK

More than four million Christian Education Monographs have been
published by Scripture Press Ministries and distributed to church leaders
all across the United States, Canada, and Britain. In addition, they are
published in numerous foreign languages, including German, Japanese,
Korean, Spanish, and Portuguese.

These chapter-length publications provide practical helps and resource-
ful ideas on local-church ministries. Literally hundreds of church leaders
have written expressing appreciation for the wealth of helps in these
Monographs. "The Monographs are superb. I can't thank you enough." "1
am continually amazed at their scope and depth." "The Monographs have
been of inestimable value in my ministry."

There are 24 titles in the Pastors' Series, 8 in the Superintendents' Ser-
ies, and 8 in the Youth Workers' Series. Interested in these Monographs
for your files? Single copies are available for 25<£ each, or a set of all 40
Monographs is now only $2.80 (regularly $4.00). A listing of all 40 titles
is available on request.

SCRIPTURE PRESS MINISTRIES

P.O. Box 513, One Pennsylvania Ave.

Glen Ellyn. Illinois 60137

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Weddings

n ew s

• • •

Vandergrift, Pa. (Pleasantview). The

V.B.S. of Pleasantview was very
successful. Attendance for the
first week averaged 196, keeping
teachers and helpers very busy.

Herndon, Va. (Chandon). The Ray

Aspinall family, missionaries in
Argentina on furlough, will be
visiting the Vacation Bible School
on Friday, June 14th and speaking
Sunday Evening, July 16th.

Milledgeville, 111. Revival and Evan-
gelistic Services will be held July
23-28 with Rev. George Solomon
as speaker. Building plans are con-
tinuing and preliminary plans are
available. Soon the building pro-
gram will be underway.

Hagerstown, Md. Two new improve-
ments will be made to the sanc-
tuary soon. New carpeting and
pew cushions will be installed in
the sanctuary. A four-states Cru-
sade for Christ was held at the
Hagerstown Fairground June 4-11.
The Crusade featured Dr. Jack
Van Impe.

St. James, Maryland. The Senior
B.Y.C. had a work week at Kryp-
ton, Kentucky. They were working
with Miss Margaret Lowery in
her Vacation Bible School. The
pastor was there to give the youth
a hand with the work.

Washington, B.C. Major and Mrs.
Robert Trout and family were
selected "Family of the Year 1972"
by the church. They all are mem-
ber of the church and take an
active part in activities.

West Alexandria, Ohio. Vijaya Ku-
mar, Prasantha's brother, was
guest speaker on June 25th in the
morning service. He then spoke at
Gratis in the evening.

Smithville, Ohio. Dale RuLon was
ordained from the Smithville
Brethren Church May 28, 1972.
Rex McConahay received a Certifi-
cate of Licensure on June 4. Eight
youth and four adults attended
the Explo '72 in Dallas from our
church.

Waterloo, Iowa, Revival services will
be held September 17-22 with Rev.
Donald Rowser of the New Leb-
anon Brethren Church as evan-
gelist. Rev. Rowser will use his
talent as a chalk artist during the
services.

New Lebanon, Ohio. Ten youth and
adults made the trip to Dallas,
Texas for Explo '72. The congre-
gation helped with gas and
lodging.

Twelve Mile, Ind. On May 28 the

Kindleys held open house at the
parsonage with approximately six-
ty friends attending. The parson-
age had recently been remodeled
and redecorated by the church
people. On May 21 the youth
assumed the responsibility for the
worship hour. The devotions and
sermon of the day were given by
John Wray, our lone high school
graduate of 1972.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH

Vandergrift, Pa, (Pleasant View)-

16 by baptism

Mansfield, Ohio (Walcrest) —
3 by baptism, 1 by letter

Falls City, Nebr. — 2 by baptism

BRUCK-STOUT. Miss Sane
Diane Bruck and Mr. Gayle Edwt
Stout were united in the Holy Bor
of Matrimony, Sunday, April 9th
the St. Joseph Catholic Chur
Logansport, Indiana. The ceremo
was read by the Rev. Pat Jenkens
the Catholic Church and the RJ
Albert Curtright of the Brethi!
Church of Burlington, Indiana. Tj
couple are at home at Route
Frankfort. Indiana

Seminarian Jim Geaslen and w
Carol are the proud parents of
baby daughter born May 9, 1972
Samaritan Hospital. Jill Rebec
weighed 7 pounds and 15 ounc
Jim will be graduating from Ashla
Theological Seminary in Deeemb

Goldencrires

Mr. and Mrs. Node Doggett a
brated their 56th Wedding Anniv
sary May 24, 1972. They are me
bers of the Park Street First Bre
ren Church, Ashland, Ohio.

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Selby celebrai
their 50th Wedding Anniverss
Sunday, June 4, 1972 in the Fellti
ship Hall of the Hillcrest Brethi
Church.

ily 1, 1972

Memorials

STEVENS. Mrs. Jessie May Stev-
jis, 77, died June 1, 1972. She was
member of The First Brethren
lurch of Falls City, Nebraska,
meral services were held in the
ills City Church June 5.

SHIPPLETTE. Millard W. Shipp-
lette, 89, the oldest member of the
Bethlehem Brethren Church, Harris-
onsburg, Virginia was struck and
killed instantly by a railroad engine
pushing a single car on the track
near his home on Thursday, May
18, 1972. Brother Shipplette had been
a member of Bethlehem for most of
his life. The funeral services were
conducted Pentecost Sunday after-
noon in the Lindsey Chapel by Rev.
C. Y. Gilmer and Rev. William
Flory. The sympathies of the church
and community are with Mrs. Shipp-
lette and their family in the passing
of our faithful friend and brother
in the Lord.

John F. Locke

Page Thirteen

FAIRBANKS. Miss Elsie Fair-
banks, 45, died May 31, 1972. She
had been a resident of Mansfield,
Ohio for 29 years and attended the
Walcrest Brethren Church. Funeral
services were conducted in the J. H.
Finefrock and Sons Funeral Home
by the Rev. Kenneth Sullivan, pas-
tor of the Walcrest Church. Burial
was in Mansfield Memorial Park

HORAN. Stanley J. Horan died
suddenly at his home in Woodbridge,
Virginia May 27, 1972. He was a
member of long standing of the
Washington Brethren Church, and
at the time of his death was a mem-
ber of the Deacon Board. Services
were conducted by his pastor, Rev.
Robert Keplinger, with interment at
Cedar Hill in nearby Maryland.

Ona Lee Sams

BON VOYAGE,11 MISSIONARIES

by IDA LINDOWER

FATHERING in the fellowship hall at the Park
J. Street Church in Ashland, Ohio, approximately one
mdred members and friends spent a pleasant evening
ith three of the missionary families: the Aspinalls, who
le home on furlough; the Mirandas, who will soon be
turning to Argentina for missionary service; and
e Winters, who will be taking up the work formerly
rformed by the John Rowsey family.
After partaking of a sumptuous meal, which Brethren
ople seem able to conjure up with little effort, and
joying a leisurely social hour, the honored guests
esented a program highlighting their plans and fea-
ring their own specialties. First, Mark Aspinall, play-
■ g his guitar and singing, entertained the group in
e modern manner with a spiritual ballad. Then his
:lo was augmented into a quintet, when he was joined
' his sisters, Claudia and Cathy, and his parents, Ray
;id Marilyn, for a final number — a delightful demon-
ration of family togetherness.

(Next, Juan Miranda introduced his family, explained
pat work he has been doing and what he expects to
'ligage in as he takes up his assignment in Argentina.
<ian demonstrates a commendable facility in the Eng-
ih language as well as a delightful sense of humor
hich should be an asset to him in whatever field he
iters.

Bill Winter concluded the program with colorful
des, showing how he, Sharon, Todd, and Heidi had oc-

cupied themselves at the Costa Rica Language School
during the past year.

Both the Mirandas and the Winters will be leaving
the country late in June for their new work. Since
Argentina is located in the Southern Hemisphere, where
our seasons are reversed, the Winters will be greeted
by Old Man Winter — no relative. But even though the
weather may be chilly, we trust their welcome will be
as warm as was their farewell.

To all of you leaving us —

Buena suerte y que' Dios te beiuiiga!

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CAMBODIAN LEADERS ASK "WHY NOW?

MYSTERY OF SUDDEN INTEREST IN CHRISTIANITY

by BILL BR/s

Phnom Penh, Cambodia — Cambodian leaders, seeking
to explain the spiraling growth of the tiny church in
Phnom Penh, have offered a number of explanations
for the phenomenon.

"I wouldn't believe this unless I had seen it with my
own eyes," declared Minh Thein Voan, 31-year old execu-
tive with Shell Oil here. "This is the first time in the
history of the Cambodian Evangelical Church that we
have had so many converts." Voan referred specifically
to the more than 2,000 Cambodians who responded to
the three-day crusade sponsored by the Cambodian
Evangelical Church and World Vision International.

"I was really astounded and shaken," beamed an
American evangelist here after his first afternoon of
meetings in Cambodia. I thought at first it was a joke,"
confessed Dr. Stan Mooneyham who was the preacher
in the first evangelistic crusade ever held in this country
of more than seven million people.

Mooneyham, president of World Vision International
with headquarters in Southern California, said, "When
I first saw half the people in the auditorium stand to
receive Christ, I almost sent them away because I
couldn't believe they were sincere. But when I realized
that they really wanted to know the Lord, I couldn't
stop them. It was the work of the Holy Spirit, and
we are all spectators to what the Holy Spirit is doing."

When over 500 people, mostly young men responded
to the first night's invitation, Mooneyham suspected it
might be a local form of mockery. Since local evan-
gelical church membership in Cambodia numbers only
600, it was inconceivable that such a sudden response
to the gospel might be genuine.

Dr. Mooneyham, long interested in Cambodia, has
spearheaded a drive to build a new hospital here.
Groundbreaking for the 112-bed structure is expected
in November.

Commenting on the sudden new interest in Christian-
ity, President Chau Uth, 51, of the Khmer Evangelical
Church said, "We feel that Phnom Penh has been
shaken — turned upside down — before we used to be the
hidden people, but now we're visible.

"We have longed for this to happen for many years."

The Rev. Nou Thai, the 28-year-old dean of the only
Bible school here, commented, "This is more than just
progress — this is an evangelistic explosion. The crusade
opened wide the eyes of intellectuals here. They used
to think we were rubbish." For most of those attending
the daily meetings, which saw more than 4,000 unable
to get inside the 1,200-seat auditorium for the first meet-
ing and similar crowds for subsequent meetings, it was
their first exposure to the Christian message.

Prior to the crusade, nearly half-a-century of mission-
ary work had resulted in only a handful of Protestant
churches with 600 members. In recent months though,

four new churches have been formed and observers
Cambodia feel that the crusade could result in t
church doubling its size overnight.

A number of factors have led up to what Christi
leaders term a "new open door" in Cambodia. Political
the most important factor was the fall of former he
of state Norodom Sihanouk. Under the Sihanouk regin
the Christian church was harassed and persecutec
continually being linked with Western imperialism
royal propaganda. With the winds of change thouj
Christians have been allowed freedom of religion a
equality. They have begun to play an enlarged hum;
itarian role, and have begun to aid civilian victims
the war that is racking their nation.

The war itself has had an upsetting effect on {
people and brought about staggering changes in alm<
every aspect of life. More than 1,500,000 refugees cl
the capital, and the new stresses of total natioij
mobilization have caused many to re-evaluate their
liefs and seek new answers.

But local leaders say that there has been a gene:
dissatisfaction with Buddhism and other local religic
for several years among the young people and studer
Many of the 1,011 inquirers who filled our decisi
forms specifically mentioned that they were seeki
something more than Buddhism. More than ninety p
cent of them were young men between the ages of I
and 30.

Gia Thai Sing, Director of the National Museum, a
one of the government officials who have come to Chr,
in recent months, said that he believes the older g<;
eration is staid and tied to Buddhism but that youn£
Cambodians "have abandoned the temples and no lon^j
believe in Buddhism."

Over 80% of the Cambodians counseled in the mej
ings were students and soldiers. Church leadership |
also characterized by youth, and a visiting chui
growth expert, Malcom Bradshaw of Singapore's Ev;
gelism in Depth, said that this youthful leadership vw
an encouraging sign for lasting results from the pri
ent period of church growth.

Although church leaders discount the effect of Ca!
bodian oral tradition on church growth, there is
doubt that in the eyes of many, a classical poem pj
dieting the appearance of a "Khmer Messiah" has 1.
considerable influence on the general acceptance of 1
Christian gospel.

The poem, known popularly by its opening sonr
"Phrah hos kan chak, Phrah bat ley lak, Chang tchi
nee k'ngork chras," predicts the appearance of a natioi
saviour who will appear at a time of war and will hc|
wounds in his hands, his feet and side. According ;
legend, a former king of Cambodia tried to seek (jj

uly 1, 1972

nd execute this messiah among newborn infants in a

ay similar to that in which King Herod tried to destroy

i'hrist in the New Testament account.

The poem has such a highly-charged emotional con-

otation in Cambodia that when the Khmer Evangelical

hurch had its first public meeting at Christmas last

ear, they were stunned to find that their banner read-

lg, "He is Come" attracted a government investigation.

uthorities felt that the Chrisians might have been

jlaying on a popular messianic hope since their Christ-

las meeting was held at the junction of four rivers.

he Khmer Messiah is supposed to appear at the junc-

on of four rivers.

Cambodian legend predicts a great "last war" will
ike place at the junction of four rivers when the
liessiah appears and Christians explain this as a refer -
ice to the battle of Armageddon as predicted in the
ew Testament. In the battle, Cambodian legend pre-
icts that the blood from the slain will reach an
ephant's belly. Once again, some Christians equate this
1th the Christian prophecy which predicts that the
lood of Armageddon will reach a horse's bridle.
For many Cambodians, the discovery that there is
(/en a Cambodian Christian Church has come as a shock

Pag^ Fifteen

since the church has practically lived underground for
a number of years. Students therefore, are not only
amazed to find that the government is actually per-
mitting a Christian church to use public auditoriums,
but that there even is a Cambodian church in existence
to rent the hall. They were very surprised and impressed
by the crusade choir when they found that it was
actually composed entirely of Christians and not hired
singers for the occasion.

Christians are discovering their own country as well.
Local churches were at first incredulous at how easily
the gospel was accepted by their own people, and are
now trusting God to turn the whole nation to Christ. The
sudden acceptance of Christians as a valid part of
society, as well as the construction by World Vision
International of a new Christian hospital in downtown
Phnom Penh, has given the church a new boldness in
evangelism.

Cambodian Christians are extremely aware of all this,
and seem unsatisfied with any explanation that does
not attribute the church growth and revival to an out-
pouring of the Holy Spirit. Perhaps no other reason-
ing— no matter how valid — is sufficient to provide an
explanation of what's happening today in Cambodia.

)rdination of . . ,

DALE P. RULON

DALE P. RuLON was ordained to the Brethren Min-
istry in the Smithville Brethren Church, Smithville,
hio on May 28, 1972. Ministers officiating were Rev.
(ale J. Long, Pastor, Smithville Brethren Church; Rev.
(irgil E. Meyer, Director of Religious Affairs, Ashland
jollege; Rev. Donald R. Rinehart, Assistant Professor
t Religion, Ashland College; Dr. Charles R. Munson,
jrofessor, Ashland Theological Seminary; Rev. Marlin
L McCann, Pastor, Mt. Olive Brethren Church and Dr.
>seph R. Shultz, Dean, Ashland Theological Seminary.

Dale P. RuLon was born January 30, 1935, in Water-
o, Iowa, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence L.
u Lon.

He attended public schools in Waterloo and was busy
ith various activities ranging from dramatics to sports.
rhile at Ashland College, he participated in Circle K,
ospel Team, choir and college dramatics. Dale grad-
ited June 1958 with a Bachelor of Science in Education
egree.

Speech and biology teacher at Wadsworth High School
as the first position Dale held. While there he also
rected the high school plays. Four years later he left
1 attend the State University of Iowa, Iowa City to
ork on a Masters Degree in Radio and Television. Upon
is return to Ohio he worked for Firestone Bank, Baird
mployment Service, Goodyear Tire, Goodyear Aero-
pace Corp. and Stewart Warner before returning to
ishland to attend seminary.

Dale served as Seminary Student Body President in
)70-71 and on the library committee in 1969-71. Dale
tajored in Church Ministry and New Testament while
: Ashland Seminary.

For the past three years he has served as pastor of
the Christian Church at Sullivan, Ohio. The last two
years he has been busy as the caretaker of the seminary
apartments.

In June 1961 Dale married Donna M. Finegan daugh-
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Finegan of Barberton, Ohio. They
are parents of two children, Denise and David.

In July of this year the family will be moving to
Elkhart, Indiana where Dale will begin his pastorate
at the Elkhart First Brethren Church.

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The Brethren Evangel \

REV. FRED C. VANATOR

««\KJfl*»V

REV. FRED C. VANATOR was born February 17,
1885 in Warsaw, Indiana. Preparation for his voca-
tion as a minister of the Gospel included High School
in Warsaw, Indiana; Ashland College where Seminary
was combined with Arts Course; Degree of Classical
Divinity — A.B. from Ashland College and Seminary.
His first call to the ministry was received when he
made his public confession and accepted Jesus Christ
as his Saviour at a Methodist Church Revival in War-
saw, Indiana in the year 1895. He became united with
the Warsaw Brethren Church by baptism in 1899 at the
age of 14.

After completing the academic requirements at
Ashland College and Seminary, he was ordained in
Ashland, Ohio by Dr. J. Allen Miller and Rev. John
Adam Garber on February 26, 1919.

The sequence of pastorates held by Rev, Vanator over
the years was as follows: Student Pastorate at Homer-
ville, Ohio 1918-1920; part-time Student Pastorate at
Williamstown, Ohio the summer of 1919; Resident
Pastor at Canton, Ohio from 1920 to 1928 in which he
served as the gu;ding counsel to the building of the
new Canton Church in the year 1926. On October 1, 1928
he assumed the pastorate in Peru, Indiana and served
this congregation until October 1, 1936. On this date in
1936 he became the pastor of the Fremont Brethren
Church in Fremont, Ohio, where he served until Decem-
ber 31, 1940.

On New Year's Day of 1941 he began assuming the
duties of Editor of Publications of The Brethren
Publishing Company. This position was held until Feb-
uary 1, 1953.

On November 7, 1954 Rev. Vanator moved to t
sunny climate of Sarasota, Florida. It was not too loi
after arriving in Florida that call of the ministry of t
Gospel was still strongly dwelling in the heart of tl
spokesman for the Lord, and the nucleus of the fii
Brethren Church in the state of Florida was form*
This history of this Mission Church tells its own sto
of what can result from a vision beheld by a dedicat
man of God.

In the total years of his serving in these churches
their pastor, a total of 484 members were added to t
membership. How many were added to membershi
of various churches through his influence directly
indirectly may never be truly ascertained.

Added to these accomplishments as a pastor he serv
the Brethren denomination faithfully and unselfish',
through the years. He was president of the Supt]
annuated Minister's Committee before its merger wi;
the Home Board. After this merger he also served i
secretary of this group. He was elected president I
The Brethren Home and Benevolent Board, and nc
holds the esteemed position of President Emeritus |
this Board. Other denominational board offices held 1
Rev. Vanator were: a member of the Home Missi'
Board and Secretary of the Brethren Publication Boai

He was also very faithful in district activities of Tl
Brethren Church filling the offices of Moderator of i
Ohio and Indiana District Conferences twice in ea
district, Secretary of Ohio and Indiana Distri
Conferences.

He also held the office of Vice President of ti
National Christian Endeavor Society.

uly 1, 1972

Page Seventeen

The Brethren Publishing Company is indeed grateful
;> this servant of God for his direction as he served the
bmpany faithfully for 12 years as Editor of Publica-
pns and wishes to join the countless numbers in pay-
lig tribute to one who will join that select group whose
Mutation one day will be that of "WELL DONE, THOU
OOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT."

SERVANT OF THE LORD,
FRED C. VANATOR

by DR. JOHN F. LOCKE

:.■..:■ ■ . ■ ;■■■■■■

Rev. and Mrs. Fred Vanator on their
55th wedding anniversary

Mrs. Vanator was the former Helen Robbins from
Warsaw, Indiana. She served the National Woman's
lissionary Society as Vice President and was editor of

p Woman's Outlook for twenty-seven years. The Van-
fpr's have one daughter, Mrs. Carl Mohler. Rev. and
Is, Fred Vanator celebrated their 64th Wedding Anni-
\irsary, November 28, 1971.

The former sanctuary of the Sarasota First Brethren
(iurch was dedicated to Sarasota's founding pastor,
I iv. Vanator, and renamed the "Vanator Fellowship
I ill" in January of 1971.

F.C.V. — has been my pet name for him since I came
to know this powerful Christian.

A graduate student in Latin said to me when he made
the acquaintance of brother Fred Vanator, "that man's
name is pure Latin, it means hunter." His many
achievements would indicate that our F.C.V. was a
mighty hunter before the Lord," as the book of Genesis
describes Nimrod. Our brother Vanator always seemed
to be hunting" for ways to serve the Lord and His
church. I first became acquainted with him through
fellow students in my college days at Ashland. From
his church there came many fine young people seeking
a preparation for Christian living. So my first impres-
sion of the man whose voice vigorously proclaimed the
gospel was that he was a very effective pastor. The
idea was based on fine young people who came to col-
lege from the congregations he served.

He hunted ways of strengthening the denominational
board he served on and did that well, and then came
the beginning of his editorship of the Brethren publish-
ing efforts at the time when our Publications were at
a low ebb. Much of the present excellence of the equip-
ment and product of the Brethren Publishing Company
can be traced back to those years of his faithful work
for the Publication Board. As a writer I used to kid
him about being a hard taskmaster, but really he was
a delightful man to work for and with. I cannot recall
a single instance of his being other than the perfectly
lovable Christian gentleman, helpful, dedicated, hard-
working, and all our relations were unvaringly cordial,
a pleasant time to look back upon.

Then FCV and family went to Florida, and again he
hunted the right place to invest the family's energies
in building a Brethren Church. The notable story of
this soul saving lighthouse of the Gospel would never
have been written without the Vanator effort and
patient fortitude. There is no better way of knowing
the qualities and character of a man than working for
him, and with him in creating a work to the glory of
God. Many will have reason to rejoice because of FCV's
leadership, diligence, patience as a pastor, a good denom-
inational servant on Conference Boards and committees
and as Editor of Publications, and serving humbly in
the beginning and growth of a notable church at the
time of life in which most have retired to inactivity.
The mighty hunter before the Lord whom we salute
by these lines never ate the bread of idleness We should
all be grateful to the Lord for what He has wrought by
way of FCV and the church that began in his house at
Sarasota. "All the Brethren salute thee, FCV" and are
glad the Publication you served so well has chosen to
honor you with this issue. Surely you richly deserve it,
and may God bless you always. Cordially, sincerely,
gratefully, from one whose copy met your deadlines,
with love, John.

(continued on next page)

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The Brethren Evangelii

TRIBUTE TO

A PASTOR EMERITUS

by J. D. HAMl!

REV. FRED VANATOR has stood like a mighty oak
in his ministry for Christ, and in the shade of his
patience and faith many of us have rested and been
refreshed. In his Fellowship Sunday School Class which
he has taught since its beginning, he has used keen and
perceptive intellect in his life-long search for God's truth
in Scripture. He has a marvelous skill in communicating
that truth to others in pulpit, in classroom, and in
conversation.

Today as pastor of the Sarasota First Brethrj
Church, I am reminded again and again of Rev. Va
ator's love for this church to which he has given unsc!
ishly, unstintingly, and even sacrificially, his life a|
labor.

When I reflect upon his ministry in church and
the national boards where he has served so faithful j
spaning more than half a century, I think of the mu
tude of men and women, boys and girls, who have coij
under the influence of his contagious faith and kel
mind. J

Today I claim the privilege of one who is intimatij
associated with him as friend and colleague. His life Ij;
incarnated and exemplified fully and consistently 1|>
essential qualities of a Christian. His overflowing fall
in God, his love of Christ, his generous goodwill towcjl
his fellowman, his dedication to the ministry in beh:
of God's Kingdom are as natural to him as breathing

His sympathetic concern for young and old alike,
love for his family and friends, are a daily express:
in measure pressed down and running over.

Rev. Vanator was called to the ministry by j
Warsaw, Indiana Brethren Church in 1919. He is pi
ently Pastor Emeritus of the Sarasota Brethren Churj.
In 1970 the original sanctuary was renamed and ch-
eated in his honor as the Vanator Fellowship Hall.

Rev. Fred C. Vanator is truly one of God's Tall M<l!

Rev. Fred Vanator as editor of
THE BRETHREN EVANGELIST

uly 1, 1972

ISTERHOOD

Pajre Nineteen

[ello there,

Summer again. Schools out and right now I'm in
ishland along with five (out of six) of my team mem-
ers for the summer. Teammates? Yes, I'm a member
f the Crusader team which will be in Indiana for seven
/eeks. I'm really excited and you know why — because
f Jesus; Jesus — my Living Savior. You know sometimes
J just can't believe that Sherry Barnhart from Gratis,
bhio can have such a wonderful personal friend. He's
11 the good things in the world yet He still has time
[>r a mess like me.

"Jesus — he dropped into this world in a small town,
ommon family, and had the Ph. D.'s talking about him
efore he was a teenager. . . .

Jesus — He made the public scene for around three
ears with the most revolutionary idea ever: the "king-
om of heaven". . . .

Jesus — He wrapped His Father's truth in far-out
arables that leave you mumbling to yourself, unless
ou're tuned in. . . .

Jesus — He couldn't turn His head from sick children,
eggars, the mentally disturbed, the hurting people who

amored for His touch. . . .

Jesus — He zapped the phonies, especially the religious
les, with embarrassing questions and tough tirades,
ntil they finally decided to kill Him. . . .
Jesus — He lasted less than 72 hours in the grave he-
re He was back alive, telling His followers about
?tter days ahead. . . .

Jesus — He sent the Holy Spirit to ignite them after
e split, touching off a major explosion of faith in the
agan Roman Empire. . . .

by Sherry Barnhart

Jesus — He somehow got Paul, James, Peter, John and
Jude to sit down long enough to write 21 letters filling
in necessary details for those of us who weren't around
at the time. . . .

Jesus — He blew John's mind with the wildest finale
to any book you ever read, a cartwheel through the
cosmos. . . ."'

If we truly believe and love Him then it's really hard
not to teU the kid next door, the girl in your study hall,
your friend at the pool. Jesus loves them and we need
to sing it, shout it and show it!

"Jesus Christ — He's the real thing!"
i The Jesus Book

Girls — Don't forget to begin planning to attend
National Conference. We have a good program for you
this year and we really want to have the best Sister-
hood sessions ever.

I would like to thank the societies that send articles
to the Evangelist. I am saving them and will probably
use them soon.

The S.M.M. offers a scholarship for a girl who is
going to be a freshman at Ashland College in the fall.
If you are interested, check the June 17 issue of the
Evangelist.

God be with you,
Sherry

Page Twenty

The Brethren Evangfelij

MISSIONARY

N€WS

BIENVENIDA Y DESPEDIDA

•"•-»»•— ., , „„

HpHE PARK STREET BRETHREN CHURCH in
1 Ashland on June 7th had a combined Bienvenida
(welcome) and Despedida (farewell) for those coming
and going to Argentina. After a carry-in meal, three
families were presented to the group. The Aspinalls,
ju3t arrived from Argentina, sang several numbers in
English and Spanish for the group. Juan Carlos
Miranda, leaving shortly for Argentina, was presented
a gift from the church in honor of his graduation from
the seminary, and then he made a few remarks and
presented his family. Bill Winter, just arrived from
Costa Rica and leaving shortly for Argentina, presented
a slide program on the Language School in Costa Rica.

'HI

lis*-

llllllfli

Ray Aspinall family giving testimony
through song

HHfe-^ . si

Juan Carlos Miranda receiving gift
from Rev. George Solomon

Bill Winter beside crate containing the 'piano

Bill Winter and Juan Carlos Miranda crattt ,
objects for shipment to Argentina

uly 1, 1972

Page Twenty-one

COMMITTED TO HIM

"Why do they do it?" That question was asked during
ar recent missionary conference after a review of
rissionaries and their fields. Why do these people leave
le securities of America to learn another language and
xperience "cultural shock"? The answer to this question
irries a tremendous therapy for much of our present-
ay Christian living. When Jesus said, "If any man will
)me after me, let him deny himself, and take up his
ross and follow me," He was issuing the initial call, the
ill that comes to every man who would be a disciple of
ssus Christ. If you claim to be a follower of Jesus
hrist then you must accept His cross, a symbol of
offering and death for His sake. Have you died to the
inner desires that ruled your life? Do you suffer for
Jesus' sake? Does your being a Christian involve you
|i difficult matters which you could avoid were you
lot a Christian? Jesus is saying that to follow Him is
•ot an easy road, in fact, it would be easier not to follow
Km.

I Now this may sound strange to the ears of a people
fho find that being a Christian (according to our cul-
iral definition) is not so difficult. What is so hard
bout getting up on Sunday morning (indeed, this is too
ard for many people!) and driving a few blocks or a
jpw miles to the church with its all-weather temperature
antrol (which had better be set just right!) and its
added pews to hear a twenty-minute (no longer!) dis-
burse on the love of God and to sing a few hymns and
len driving back home, arriving just in time to hear
xe bell on the oven announce that the roast is done?
nd next week we will do it again — if the weather isn't
>o nasty and if everyone treated us with utmost cour-
>sy at the church today and provided that Grandma
oesn't come to visit! And we have the audacity to call
ur behavior pattern discipleship!

Why do missionaries do it? In reality, they are not
oing anything that Jesus Christ does not expect every

one of His followers to do. No, He does not expect each
of us to go overseas but He expects us to be so com-
mitted that we would go if He called. Evaluate your dis-
cipleship with this question, "Would you go anywhere
the Lord called you to do whatever He asked?" It is
urgent (and always has been) for Christians in name
to become Christians in life. This can only come about
when we take the call of Christ seriously and take the
narrow road that leads to life and get off the broad way
that leads to destruction.

— From The Derby Mirror
First Brethren Church,
Derby Newsletter

NAE PASSES RESOLUTION

HRHE National Association of Evangelicals at its
1 annual convention in St. Louis in April passed the
following resolution on Discernment in Missionary
Giving.

"Evangelicals rejoice that opportunities continue to
abound throughout the world for the proclamation of
the message of salvation and hope found only in Jesus
Christ. We thank God for the many evangelical boards
and agencies, both within and without the membership
of NAE, that are channels for personnel and finances
for the performance of the Great Commission.

However, in this day of opportunity, the National
Association of Evangelicals calls the attention of evan-
gelical people everywhere to the disturbing fact that
there are individulas and organizations whose message,
methods, and lack of financial accountability make them
highly suspect and in some cases unworthy of support.

Therefore, the National Association of Evangelicals
urges all evangelical Christians to have a knowledge
of and exercise discernment in the selection of groups
and individuals who they support. While NAE recog-
nizes and approves initiative and innovation, we insist
on responsibility and accountability as demonstrated by
reputable boards of control, integrity in methods and
procedures, and purposes and ethics which are consis-
tent with the letter and spirit of God's Word.

We further note that missionary boards and/or agen-
cies holding membership either in the Evangelical
Foreign Missions Association or in the Interdenomina-
tional Foreign Mission Association are required to meet
standards of membership involving doctrine, ethics, and
financial accountability which warrant the support of
all evangelicals."

(from Missionary News Service published by the Evan-
gelical Missions Information Service)

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The Brethren Evangelis]

RIVERSIDE C.T.S.
WINNER IN CONTEST

AY 15th ended the Environmental Awareness pro-
gram in Breathitt County, Kentucky, with the
winners being announced. The program was carried out
with the cooperation of Lees College and schools of
Breathitt County, both public and private. Lees was
assisted by a grant from the National endowment for
the Humanities, and Environmental Awareness has been
a part of their curriculum this year. Representatives of
the winning schools were on hand to receive prizes from
Dr. Owen Collins, coordinator of the program. Prizes
totaled $500.

Riverside Christian Training School won first place
in the high school entries, which was a $100 prize.

Judging was based on a scrapebook of activities, inte^
gration with the school curriculum, involvement of the
community and beautification of the community and
school. These guidelines do not tell of the many attrac-
tive bulletin boards, songs about pollution and truck
loads of trash picked up.

The judges felt that the students had gotten the mes-
sage "The solution to pollution is us." They wished that
everyone in the county could have seen the valuable
work done during the Environmental Awareness
Contest.

Several school leaders indicated that they wanted to
continue the program next year.

LAYMEN CHALLENGED

DURING an Indiana State Laymen's Rally in Nort
Manchester on May 15th, the men were challenge
to become more personally involved with the Missionar
outreach of the Brethren Church, over and above praye
and financial support. A number of suggestions an
offers came out of this meeting and one has alreadi
been realized, Mr. Terry Miller of the Roann, Indian)
church drove to Ashland one week-end with his tool
to help Bill Winter crate his piano. Our missionarie
appreciate this help as there were many crates to bl
made by both the Winters and the Mirandas. We hopi
to report later on the offer made by the Bryan layme
to transport all of the baggage of these two familie
to the ship in New York.

However, such practical help is not limited only to th|
United States as new ways are being discovered to obtai
inexpensive transportation to our mission fields fc
those wishing to help in this way on the field. Thes
are not tours as there are no intermediate stops bi
work trips to know the field and help in specific project)
while there.

Several men from the Indiana district are oontenj
plating such a trip to Argentina in 1973. If you are intei
ested in such a project write us at: 530 College Avenud
Ashland. Ohio 44805.

ASHLAND, Ohio— Dr. Glenn L. Clayton, president (
Ashland College, conferred 465 baccalaureate degree
and 15 associate in arts certificates at the 93rd annu<
commencement exercises held on the north lawn of tli
campus at 3 p.m. on May 21. This was the largest clas
to be graduated at Ashland College.

Ashland Theological Seminary also conferred ]
master of divinity degrees and one master of divinit
with a major in pastoral psychology and counseling i
the afternoon commencement.

Peter P. Muirhead, U.S. Deputy Commissioner <
Education, delivered the commencement address ar
received an honorary degree of Doctor of Humanitie

Mildred I. Myers, retired judge of probate ar,
juvenile divisions of the Common Pleas Court of As;
land County delivered the baccalaureate sermon on Ms'
21 at 9 a.m. in the Myers Convocation Center and r
ceived an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws.

The Rev. Joseph D. Hamel, pastor of the Sarasoi
First Brethren Church in Florida, was awarded £
honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity at commenc
ment.

CAMPER FACILITIES are again available at the Ashland County Fairgrounds
for General Conference. Much of this area is grassed and shaded. Electric and water
hookups are available. Daily rate: $2.50.

jy 1, 1972

Page Twenty-three

SURPRISE MEETING IN VIETNAM

Dr. Everett Graffam, Executive Vice-President of the

orld Relief Commission, was making the introductions
the hospital personnel walked across the dirt road

ward our tour group.

r. Graffam: "Gentlemen, this is Gwen whom you've
read so much about. She's the queen of the hos-
pital, the Number-One Nurse. And this is Dr. Bob
Long, the medical director."
Each of us was then introduced by name.

raff am: "Next, Dr. Long, this is Rev. Phil Lersch
and his son, John, from the Brethren Church in
St. Petersburg, Florida."

ysches: "It's a pleasure to meet you, Dr. Long."

mg: "Thank you. Oh, your name is Lersch. There's
someone waiting to meet you over at the hospital."

>rscli: "Someone to meet us? Who could that be?"

wen: "Chaplain Schultz."

^rsch: "Is he stationed near enough to be around
here?"

>ng: "Yes, he came out to see you today. Here he
comes now."

raffam: "Hello, Chaplain. I'm glad to meet you."
hultz: "I'm a Brethren Chaplain in the Marine Corps
from Ashland, Ohio."

traffam: "They're a couple of my guys. I even knew
John when he was just this high.

hultz: How ya doin', John?"

iihn: "O.K. Yeh, I remember you."

:rsch: "Tom, I'd heard you were stationed in Viet-
nam now, but I didn't know where or how to make
connections. I had no idea you'd be close enough
for a visit."

■hultz: "The only way I knew you were coming was
in the Evangelist. When I was transferred from
Japan, I didn't get any mail of any kind for a few
weeks. Then an Evangelist caught up with me and
I read about your trip. I thought someone's got to
be kidding. Phil's coming over here? You had your
itinerary and the article about the hospital. That's
how I found out where it was, but I had no idea
it was just about 5 miles from me. So I came out
here about a week ago and met the hospital per-
sonnel and found out exactly when you'd be here."

brsch: "How long have you been at DaNang?

jihultz: "About a month."

irsch: "Where are you actually stationed now?"

shultz: "Well, I'm at DaNang airfield — where you
flew in today from Saigon. I have a chapel there."

*rsch: "Tom, this is Wade Coggins from our tour

group. He works with the Evangelical Foreign

Mission Association in Washington, D.C., and knows

Virgil Ingraham quite well."

And so the conversation went. . . .

Following was a tour of the 100-bed hospital, and

sits with some of the 95 children there that day —

•me in isolation, some in the nursery, some in the in-

nsive-care and burn wards and about 75 in the main

ard (where the picture above was taken).

This Hoa Khanh Children's Hospital, just outside

aNang, was started in 1965 by the U.S. Marines as a

nt unit. The present building was built in 1968, and

a^^S^^I

Surrounding a young boy at the Hoa Khanh
Children's Hospital

(I. to r.) Dr. Everett Graffam, Chaplain Tom
Schultz, John Lersch, Pastor Phil Lersch

turned over to the World Relief Commission in June,
1970.

Most of the patients suffer from bone infection, in-
juries from falls and motorcycle accidents or burns,
malnutrition, pneumonia, and flu right now. A Bible
teacher is usually on the staff to share the gospel of
Christ by visual aids and other teaching methods.

When my son, John, and I toured Southeast Asia with
the World Relief Commission in April, our proposed
schedule included several days in Saigon — with short
flights to DaNang and Dalat. The Dalat jaunt was can-
celled because of heavy fighting in mountains nearby.
But we made it to DaNang — which included this en-
joyable "surprise meeting" with Chaplain Tom Schultz
and a close-up view of how Brethren World Relief
dollars are helping many of those youngsters in need
in Vietnam.

See and hear more on Monday night of General Con-
ference in Memorial Chapel in Ashland, Ohio.

Pastor Phil Lersch
BRETHREN HOUSE
St. Petersburg, Florida

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The Brethren Evangeli

A TRUCE PROPOSAL FOR THE TONGUES CONTROVERSY

By CLARK H. PINNOCK and GRANT R. OSBORNE

Clark H. Pinnock is professor of theology at
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield,
Illinois. He has the Ph. D. from the University of
Manchester. Grant R. Osborne is a student and
instructor in Greek at Trinity, from which he
received the M.A. degree in 1971.

This article is the first of two being reprinted
in THE BRETHREN EVANGELIST for the
information of our readers, but is not an endorse-
ment of any position concerning the problem pre-,
sented. We continue to turn to the Scriptures as
the final definition of our position.

EVANGELICAL CHRISTIANS are divided against
themselves. At a time when the world is hungering
to hear "good news" in the midst of the secular waste-
land, an acrimonious debate about the legitimacy of
tongues in the Christian life divides our ranks and saps
our energies. This article is an attempt to clear the air
and raise the level of rhetoric on both sides. If the evan-
gelical community followed the guidelines proposed,
greater harmony would descend and the mission of the
Church would advance.

On a corporate level, it is pleasing to see signs of a
growing cooperation between Pentecostals and non-
Pentecostals. The involvement of Pentecostals in the
National Association of Evangelicals and the leadership
of Dr. Thomas Zimmerman, president of the Assemblies
of God, in the international Key '73 evangelistic pro-
gram are two examples of this. However, on the grass-
roots level there is little cooperation and a great deal
of suspicion.

Two important points must be clarified at the outset.
First, the debate over whether tongues in the apostolic
age and today were real languages or ecstatic utterances
— which many consider crucial to the question of the
validity of glossolalia today — is not really vital to the
connection between the two. Actually, there is no
uniformity of opinion. Frederick D. Bruner (A Theology
of the Holy Spirit, Eerdmans, 1970) says that the
charismatic movement as a whole affirms both charac-
teristics, "even though the ecstasy may at times appear
somewhat peculiar to observers and the language usually
unknown to hearers." The biblical evidence is also some-
what ambiguous. One must agree with the contention
that at Ephesus Luke does not delineate the nature of

the gift, nor does Paul at Corinth. Arguments rm
rage, but no conclusion may be drawn, for Scriptu:
itself is silent. Today it is claimed that both types a
manifest (see Morton T. Kelsey, Tongue Speaking: A
Experience in Spiritual Experience (Doubleday, 1964
pp. 152-60, for an example of tongues as real languages
This would be possible biblically, for while Penteco
featured known languages, First Corinthians 13:1 ar
14 :2 point to ecstatic speech. The important point is th
the nature of the gift cannot be the criterion for veracit
This must be determined from other consideration
especially the manifestation of the fruit of the Spii
(Gal. 5:22, 23) in the life of the tongue-speaker.

The other preliminary point is the supposed distir
tion between tongues as an initial sign of Spirit-baptis
and as the gift of the Spirit. Many Pentecostals teach
definite difference, holding that according to Acts {
Christians must experience the former as the necessaj
step to a higher Christian walk, but that the latter
given by the Spirit as a gift to the individual believ
(see Article 7 of the "Statement of Faith" of t!
Assemblies of God). It is the thesis of this study th
Scripture upholds no such distinction. The first sectii
will show that tongues as a gift for this age is val
biblically, while the second section will make the poi
that glossolalia as the normative, initial evidence
Spirit-baptism cannot be upheld scripturally.

For the Non-Glossolalist
1. Tongues are a legitimate gift of the Spirit to tl
Church today. ,

Those who contest the validity of the tongues mo\
ment generally do so along the lines suggested in Be
jamin Warfield's Miracles: Yesterday and Today. I
argued that miracles, including the gift of tongues, wej
signs designed to authenticate the apostles, and grsj
ually ceased with the passing of that age. In additicj
it is held that glossolalia, where it does appear in churl
history, arises in heterodox circles like the Montanistj
therefore, it is concluded that the gift ceased after t
canon was concluded and never truly appeared aga'
(see Anthony Hoekema, What About Tongue Speaking!
Eerdmans, 1966, p. Ill f.). Exegetical evidence is takl
from the book of Acts, and from First Corinthians 13
12, where it is asserted that Paul prophesied t!
imminent cessation of this gift.

These arguments are far from convincing. Not or)
does Paul acknowledge that tongues is a genuine spill
ual gift; he also states that he himself practiced
(I Cor. 14:2, 18). His remarks against it have entire!
to do with its abuse in the assembly. When employ]
in public, tongues must be accompanied with an intfl
pretation, otherwise it is profitless for the Chur
(v. 27).

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Moreover, the New Testament nowhere teaches that
I? gifts were given solely to authenticate the apostles
! that they were to cease after the apostolic age.
offrey W. Bromiley writes,

Scripture does not explicitly restrict these
gifts to the apostles or their day, and hence we
have no ground on which to limit the sovereign
disposing of the Spirit. . . . Though we may
not command or claim the charismata, or any
specific charisma, the Spirit's donation may
still be looked for as and when he himself de-
cides (The Fundamentals of the Faith, ed. by
Carl F. H. Henry, Zondervan, 169, p. 159).

■naeus, in his Against Heresies, mentions "many
?thren in the Church . . . who through the Spirit
jak all kinds of languages." John Calvin in his com-
ntary on First Corinthians not only regarded
•ssolalia as a legitimate gift of the Spirit but wrote
ainst those who "declaim against them with furious
Q," saying: "Paul, neverless, commands the use of
igues. So far is he from wishing them abolished or
■own away." In his journal for November 25, 1795,
in Wesley noted the occurrence of tongues and ex-
;ssed the opinion that the danger was less an over-
phasis than a suppression or denial of spiritual gifts.
Finally, Paul does not teach the cessation of tongues
| particular at the close of the apostolic age. First
(rinthians 13 is a bridge passage between his remarks
the distribution of gifts (chapter 12) and their regu-
ion (chapter 14). In it the Apostle indicates that love
the context in which all the gifts must be exercised,
e only cessation to which he refers is that which
;urs at the coming of Christ (v. 10).

is impossible to ignore the place of
ngues in several highly significant evan-
listic movements of our day. Jesus people
long, for the most part, to the charismatic
>vement.

)ur approach to tongues must be open-minded, in-
tive exegesis of the biblical text. Outright repudia-
i is unscriptural.

The glossolalist should be welcomed into Chris-
tian fellowship and accepted into all cooperative
endeavors.

)ivisions over the tongues question are due as much
|the harsh condemnation meted out by non-glossolalists
• to anything else. Tongues is not a matter of funda-
iintal truth and thus cannot be determinative of fellow-
>b. Contrary to popular opinion, most glossolalists do
I weave their entire theology or personal religion
ijiund this gift. An even superficial acquaintance with
-p movement will make clear the centrality of Christ,
"inesty requires us to admit that very often there is
| exuberance and joy in charismatic circles for which
jj believers deeply yearn. Instead of condemning and
Jracizing, let us put glossolalists to the test: welcome
hn into worship, fellowship and service. That is the
>y Christian way.

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There is a caricature that must be smashed. Many
Christians look down on the glossolalist as a neurotic,
insecure person who can express himself only in un-
seemly emotional ways. But some psychological tests
have indicated that the opposite may be true. Glossola-
lists do not suffer from a higher incidence of abnormal
personality than other people, and in many cases the
gift as a religious experience seems to contribute to
mental health (see L. M. Vav Eetveldt Vivier, Glossolalia,
unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Chicago,
1960, and E. Mansell Pattison, "Behavioral Scientific
Research on the Nature of Glossolalia," Journal oi' the
American Scientific Affiliation, XX (1968), 73-86).
Hyper -emotionalism is no necessary ingredient of
tongues.

There is a tendency also to practice social discrimina-
tion with glossolalists. They are thought to belong only
to the lower strata of society, economically and intellec-
tually. The prominence of leaders such as Dennis Ben-
nett, Episcopal rector from Seattle, and the appearance
of the gift on prestigious campuses throughout the
United States reveal this is a baseless charge.

Speaking practically, of course, there are distinctives
that make difficult a united worship of Pentecostals
and non-Pentecostals. Differing styles of church meeting
have developed along denominational lines, just as have
differences over the sacraments. However, this need
have no bearing on interdenominational fellowship and
cooperation; there is a very real basis for unity in all
major issues. Moreover, churches need not split when
tongues breaks out within them. Paul left room within
the worship service for such manifestations (I Cor. 14:
26, 39), so long as certain guidelines were followed—
edification (14:5, 26), interpretation (14:5, 13, 28), self-
control (14:27), order (14:40), and the absence of
proselytizing (12:18-31). This last is the foundation stone
of combined worship and continued unity. Anyone who
insists on propagating his distinctive practice — be it
tongues, a certain mode of baptism, or foot-washing- —
removes himself from those who do not practice such.
The proper view of glossolalia will recognize it as an
individual gift depending on the sovereign choice of the
Spirit, not a corporate experience every Christian must
undergo.

On the positive side, it is impossible to ignore the place
of tongues in several highly significant evangelistic
movements of our day. The young "Jesus people," a
large body of newly converted Christians, belong, for
the most part, to the charismatic movement. It is diffi-
cult, after reading David Wilkerson's The Cross and the
Switchblade, to doubt that tongues has played a role in
the rehabilitation of many drug addicts.

At the end of Paul's discussion of the problem, he
commands that tongues not be forbidden (I Cor. 14:39).
Granted, it is not the best gift with which to edify the
Church. Nevertheless, it has validity and should be grate-
fully received by all Christians as coming from God.

For the Glossolalist
1. Tongues is not the normative sign of Spirit-
baptism.

Here we must consider the first aspect of the Pente-
costal distinction, that the universal, initial sign of Spirit-
baptism, itself subsequent to salvation, is tongues. As
such it differs from the gift of the experience, given

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only to some. In all fairness, however, it must be said
that many Pentecostals insist that the experience should
continue to be enjoyed after the initial reception.
Bruner (p. 144) writes, "This reasoning is not difficult
to follow, for given the necessity of the evidence of
tongues in the Spirit-baptism, not to continue speaking
in tongues after having begun seems to be not only un-
spiritual but unnatural, indicating, it is sometimes
argued, a lack of faith (Mark 16:17) and of obedience
(I Cor. 14:5)."

The Book of Acts is held to demonstrate the norma-
tive value of tongues. Six special passages are used to
defend its necessity — Acts 2 (Pentecost), 4:31 (the
second Pentecost), 8 (Samaria), 9 (conversion of Saul),
10-11 (conversion of Cornelius), and 19 (the "Ephesian
Pentecost"). Pentecostals argue that in every case in
Acts, tongues is present as the conspicuous evidence of
the power of the Spirit's coming upon the individual.
Also, they teach that this is meant for every age of
the Church.

This argument is weak methodologically and exegeti-
cally. Didactic portions of Scripture must have prece-
dence over historical passages in establishing doctrine.
We ought to move here from the teaching of First
Corinthians to the narrative of Acts rather than the
reverse. When one follows this proper metholology, one
notes that there is no manifestation of tongues that is
normative. Each member of the body of Christ, accord-
ing to Paul, enjoys a manifestation of the Spirit for
the common good (I Cor. 12:7, 11). There is not one gift
that all Christians share (v. 19f.). Glossolalia is simply
not normative. The infallible sign of spiritual fullness
is moral and religious (see Gal. 5:22 — 6:2; Eph. 5:18-20;
Col. 3:16). It is germane to point out that the Corinthian
Christians, with their overemphasis, tended to be carnal
and unspiritual (I Cor. 3:1-4).

More important to the issue, the Book of Acts does
not establish a normative experience for the believer
today. Without doubt Acts describes the appearance of
glossolalia on at least three important occasions (2:4-
13; 10:46; 19:6). It is only fair to point out, however,
that in the other instances alluded to by Pentecostals,
Scripture does not mention tongues and does not require
such a manifestation. Moreover, each of the three cases
mentioned above was a special circumstance that marked
a turning point in the spread of the Gospel. The appear-
ance of glossolalia in each instance meant God's
authentication of that progression of the Gospel.

Three further points may be gleaned from the
evidence of Acts. For one thing, there is a significant
absence of the "seeking" of tongues, a central Pente-
costal distinctive. There is no record that any person
sought the gift, according to the primary passages —
Acts 2, 8, 10, and 19. Also, there is no evidence of a
Spirit-baptism subsequent to salvation. The phenomenon
in many instances accompanies salvation, as in the case
of Cornelius and Paul. Moreover, there may be repeated
fillings (e.g., Acts 4:31) that are not equated with
charismatic gifts. Finally, it is striking how often the
outpouring of the Spirit is referred to where glossolalia
is not mentioned (see, for example, Acts 2:41; 4:4; 6:7;
8:36; 9:42).

We may conclude that the historical narrative of
Acts does not establish the normative role of tongues.
Indeed, Acts seems to stress bold witness as a sign of
spiritual depth (4:31). This explains the success in the

lives of men like Wesley, Moody, Torrey, Graham — ea1
of whom has known the fullness of the Spirit and j|
has not been reported to have spoken in other tonguu
Men such as these are living proof that this exegesis
correct — there is no spirit-baptism subsequent to sal)
tion that is initially evidenced by tongues.

2. The glossolalist should not take a superior attituj
toward those who have not experienced tongu'
nor should he coerce others to do so.

It must be stated that Pentecostals themselves s|
among the harshest critics of such a "spiritual arisl
cracy" attitude among adherents. One can easily und]
stand how the person who accepts tongues as the orj
initial evidence of Spirit-baptism and as a natural si
sequent experience could come to look on the persj
who hasn't experienced it as spititually stunted.

However, it is the thesis of this study that glossolai
is not to be sought nor propagated. Of course, one mi!
expect Pentecostals, given their doctrinal stand, to pro]!
gate their views; they could hardly do otherwise. T|
purpose here is to seek the biblical standard agaiij
which these views must be examined.

The Book of Acts shows, as we have already sal
that tongues was never sought in the apostolic age. Fit
Corinthians 12-14 places the historical description the
on a doctrinal plane. A brief perusal of this passage v,
establish Paul's view of tongues. In chapter 12 he c'
cusses the distribution of the gifts of the Spirit, focusi1:
on tongues. In 12:4-11 he teaches that this, like all gi|
is given according to the sovereign choice of the Spi|
rather than the individual desire of man. Verses 12,
add that each person has a separate function, and tlj;
the various gifts distributed to different men unite f
a combined whole; the gifts are separately given li
corporately united, each with its part in the Body I:
Christ. The conclusion is seen in verses 28-31, whli,
definitely show that no gift is meant to be universa'
distributed. In verse 30, which should be translated "
do not speak in tongues, do they?," the principle
enunciated that this gift is meant only particularly £
not universally.

Chapter 13, usually separated from its context, I
meant to establish the principle that must guide I*
exercise of these gifts: self-giving love. In verses 3
tongues is placed among other gifts and is not seen ;
universal any more than the others. The last part £
the chapter, beginning with verse 8, then continues ts
theme, pointing to tongues as one among many gn
all of which cease at the Parousia, when they will I
absorbed bv Love.

There is no room for active seeking, ojjf
for passive waiting for the particular cl
the sovereign Spirit bestows on each on I

Finally, chapter 14 applies this practically. While
exegesis of this comprehensive passage is not poss
here, a few significant points may be made. Fi
glossolalia must not be practiced publicly apart ftp
interpretation, and its goal must always be edificaljti
(vv. 1-13). Furthermore, it is better for private use tip
for public demonstration (vv. 14-19), because in pu |c
it is a negative sign that will only further the unbelie T

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his state (vv. 20-25). Finally, the very strict regula-
ns governing its public manifestation are relevant
this study — the restriction of the number who may
?ak, the necessity of an interpreter and of rational
Igment regarding the proceedings, the prohibition
linst speaking (a point whose applicability to our
le is controversial), women, and the overriding im-
rtance of order in the service (vv. 26-40).
These chapters presuppose the limited distribution
i use of this particular gift. There is no room for
ive seeking, only for passive waiting for the particular
t the sovereign Spirit bestows on each one. This is
ended for both the initial baptism, which is not sought
t is automatically received at conversion, and for the
t, which is different for each individual. In view of
h considerations, it is common sense to insist that
value of this gift be soberly measured and its prac-
3 carefully controlled. "The spirits of the prophets are
n'ect to the prophets" (14:32).

Conclusion

^on-glossolalists run the risk of quenching the Spirit
Thess. 5:19-21). So long as the biblical safeguards are
;erved, there is no reason why glossolalia should
rm us or hinder the work of God. Glossolalists for

their part often place too great an emphasis on the gift
and engage in unscriptural proselytizing. It is clear
that the spirit of First Corinthians 13 is to condition and
control this discussion between brethren. A. B. Simpson
was right when he wrote:

We believe the Scripture teaching to be that the
gift of tongues is one of the gifts of the Spirit,
and that it may be present in the normal Chris-
tian assembly as a sovereign bestowal of the
Holy Spirit upon such as he wills. We do not
believe that there is any Scriptural evidence for
the teaching that speaking in tongues is the
sign of having been filled with the Spirit, nor
do we believe that it is the plan of God that all
Christians should possess the gift of tongues.
This gift is one of many gifts and is given to
some for the benefit of all. The attitude toward
the gift of tongues held by pastor and people
should be, "Seek not, forbid not" (quoted in the
Alliance Witness, May 1, 1963, p. 19).

THE ELM

The glorious elm,
Like Old First Church,
Rests in Gothic grandeur:
barren of bark,
barren branched,
the sepulchre-grey
of weathered rock.

The proud elm,
A skeleton knight
of glories past,

has left his bark

pile like armour

over feet unwashed.

by Douglas Denbow

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A GREAT GULF FIXED

"There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in
purple and line linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
and there was a certain beggar named Lazarus,
which was laid at his gate, full of sores, And desiring
to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich
man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his
sores. And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and
was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the
rich man also died, and was buried; And in hell he
lifted up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham
afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried and
said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send
Lararus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water,
and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.

But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy
lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus
evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art
tormented. And beside all this, between us and you
there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would
pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass
to us, that would come from thence" (Luke 16:19-26).

This parable taught by Jesus teaches us one of the
great lessons of life, i.e. day-by-day we cast into the
future the shadows of our present life. The way we are
thinking, living, and working will determine to a large
extent what we shall be thinking and doing tomorrow
or the next day, or in our later life; yes, what we are
today will determine where we shall spend eternity.

When you study the contrast between the rich
man and the beggar, one must ask himself some
searching questions, and we must keep in mind that
this is Jesus teaching this parable. What in the world
was it that brought this beggar into eternal life, and
what sent the rich man who had fared so sumptuously
in life into torment and flame? Of course, we do not
know the background of these men, but we cannot miss
the fact that in this parable Jesus is giving us some
criteria with which we might be able to evaluate our
lives. We should ask ourselves where we shall wind up
"When the roll is called up yonder"?

I would like to discuss these spiritual lessons with
you. The way we live day-by-day has something to do
with where we shall be after we die. Now we can use
all kinds of theological systems, etc. to get around this
Scripture, but the parable is as clear as water: the way
you live and think today has something to do with
where you are going to be tomorrow, and where you
will eventually spend eternity. Jesus says here, as in
the parable of the Talents, the Householder, etc. that
our character, thoughts, and daily life all affect our
eternal relationship with God. According to the teach-
ing of Jesus, it seems that we can never rid ourselves
of what we do, and someday or night, there shall be a
reckoning when you must account for the kind of life
you have been living, the kind of thoughts you have
been thinking, and the kind of work you have been
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Was this not vividly brought out by the apostle P*i
who said, "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: :
whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap" (Ge
tians 6:7). In lieu of this first spiritual principle, 1
compare the lives of Lazarus and the rich man. First
certainly was not because the man was rich; that is i

why he went to Hell. Jesus doesn't imply this at all!
wasn't the amount of his riches that got him into t
ment, but it was how he used it!

Let us look at the comparison. The rich man ha(
palatial residence; the poor beggar lived in the dust
the road by the gate of the rich man. The rich man Ijl
garments of fine linen and purple; the beggar vjs
naked. The rich man had great wealth; the poor n}i
had to depend upon the alms that were thrown to hji

by those who passed by, but not by the man who fa:
sumptuously. The rich man had all the friends
the world, for in that day like in this day, you oo
buy friendship. If you have a lot of money, you can it
a lot of friends; they will flock to you. But you 1-p
that money, and you will see how many of your frieijs
will be with you through thick and thin. The beggar \s-
friendless.

The rich man gorged himself with food because P
had plenty. The poor man had to depend upon P
crumbs that fell from the master's table. The rich npi
had all the material things and blessings of life, 'fe
every creature comfort was satisfied. Lazarus had n< l-
ing. Because the rich man had all of these things, p
became indifferent. Now he didn't know that he ]p
become calloused. He really believed that there \W
going to be a place for him in eternal life. But he t) a
discovered that what he did not do in life were V
things that sentenced him after death.

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[n this parable, Jesus paints the contrast between
?se two people, and then He does something very
usual. He lifts up the curtain of this painting and
jys, "This is what it looked like when the two men
jire on earth. Now, I am going to show you what it
Ibks like after death." Jesus lifts up the curtain and
:jamatizes the lives of the two men as they appear
iter death. Now look at the contrast. The poor man is
i the bosom of Abraham; the rich man is cast from
lie presence of God! The poor man is finding himself
prified by being in the presence of God, but in the
bitation of the rich man there was nothing except
e heat of the flame of Hell, which tormented and
veloped him for ever, and ever, and ever. The poor
an received the reward of life! The rich man was in
?11 begging — not to come into eternal life — he knew

had lost his chance, but he was only asking that
jizarus be sent and put the tip of his finger in some
ijiter and cool his tongue. He was not asking Abraham
ij lift him up that he might have a place in eternity.
IThere was a great inversion in these two lives when
jsus lifted the curtain. Jesus stopped then and there
1th this parable. He didn't describe anything more.
jit that is all you need to see, the lives of these two
■]sn inverted and their state which was directly
iiposite from what it has been on earth. Why? These
e days when we should be asking ourselves this im-
i»rtant question— Why? Why?

iDuring the lifetime of the rich man, he had forgotten
tout God. Do you know who God was for the rich man?
!?, himself, was god. He didn't need any Father in
eaven. He didn't need to worry about the law of retri-
jition; he didn't need to worry about his sinfulness and
jmplacency toward other men, because, after all, the
-h man, himself, was god. He knew about God, the
w, and the prophets, but he didn't see why he, having
red sumptuously, had to bother about God. Now if
ere is any commentary that needs to be made about
e 20th Century man, it is simply this. Have you ever
xown when the world has been more affluent? Have
►u ever known when men and women have had more

eat, or more material blessings than they have today?
ive you ever know a time when men care so little
►out God as they do in our day? The rich man forgot
>d. Our riches sometimes blinds us, and we forget
pd!

The second spiritual truth that brought the rich man
I the wrong place was the fact that he forgot his fellow-
an. Can't you see him riding out from that big house,
ist the gate, in his chariot with his slaves around him?
xe only thing he saw about the poor man and his
res was the dust that covered his body. In fact, I
fubt if he ever saw the beggar. He wasn't looking to
e how he could be his brother's keeper. He had no
mb to share with that beggar. He had no compassion

bless him — that's his plight in life; that's not mine,
le rich man was apathetic about life.
Did you ever hear a better description of the 20th
l?ntury man than that revealed in this contrast that
tsus described two thousand years ago? The rich man
iid no time to tend to the beggar; he left that to the
>gs! He was more concerned about his fine linen and
urple garments. He had not time to bother about giving
jrag to cover the nakedness of the beggar at the gate.
ie felt no shame that a beggar should lie on his steps
hile his friends came in and fared sumptuously with

feasting and making merry. The rich man just didn't
have the right relationship with other. I do not feel that
the rich man was a thief, cheat, or liar; neither did he
commit murder. He was a man who knew the law of
Moses, and, was undoubtedly a good religious man.

You have to know that this passage of Scripture
follows the condemnation of Jesus by the Pharisees, who
thought themselves to be a religious people. I believe
it was put there for this particular purpose. The rich
man was not a bad man, but still, he did not have what
it takes to get into heaven. He did not lie, steal, nor
commit murder, but he landed in Hell because he had
not learned to be his brother's keeper. This means, we
can be religious people; we can recite all the liturgical
procedures; we can wear all the linen and purple, and
we can even be holier than thou but still miss a chance
at eternal life if we have not learned to love our
fellowman.

Let me give you one of two proper relationships with
regard to our fellowman. Jesus said, "This is my com-
mandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved
you" (John 15:12).

Another commandment: "... Thou shalt love thy
neighbor as thyself" (Matthew 22:39). Do you think
Christianity is an easy religion to live? Do you think
this is just a flowery kind of romance? Christianity is a
hard-core religion, demanding of a man all that he lias
in life, or else, he'll pay the price when the day of reck-
oning comes.

The third spiritual lesson is apparently when the great
summons comes, and the door is closed. It is final: it
is irrevocable; it is unchangeable; it cannot be altered;
the die is cast! Once life is lived out, it is too late to
make retribution on the other side. Here is the whole
thing said in one short sentence: Destiny, once deter-
mined by your life, can never be changed! Once a life
is lived out, it is too late to change on the other side.
What we do here and now, according to this parable,
will determine where we will be later on, whether you
like it or not. You can come up with all kinds of theo-
logical maneuvering you want, but the parable is clear.
". . . There is a great gulf fixed: so that they which
would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they
pass to us, that would come from thence" (Luke 16:26).

These are the three basic truths! Mark them well.
(1) You are either heading for Heaven or Hell, there
doesn't seem to be any place in between where you can
cool off for awhile and straighten out your life, though
some would have you believe that there is some kind
of an intermediate place. (2) We are rewarded after we
die. We are rewarded with either Hell's fire, damnation,
or whatever it may be, for ever, and ever, and ever. Or,
we are rewarded with belter things: to be with the Lord
in peace, with blessing, and happiness for ever, and
ever, and ever. (3) Judgment is final! Once the judg-
ment is made, there is no way to change your state.

Note the rich man in Hell, pleading for a chance to
come up to God, but only that he might have some
relief from the flame. But it was too late to beg. It was
too late for water. It was too late to turn to the Lord.
It was too late to remember the law of Moses and the
prophets. Abraham said, ". . . If they hear not Moses
and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded,
though one rose from the dead" (Luke 16:31). You see,
the rich man wanted Abraham to send Lazarus down
and tell his five brothers that they had better straighten

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out their lives, or else, they too, would come to this
place. Jesus was undoubtedly thinking of his own cruci-
fixion, death, and burial in this parable. Just after this,
we read the passion story of Jesus. "Even if one comes
from the dead, they will not believe."

How many men and women today, who know that
Christ was resurrected from the dead, still will not be-
lieve nor change their ways of life. Abraham was cor-
rect! This man had a chance in life, and lost it by giving
preference to his sensual pleasures. Is there any state-
ment more true about the 20th Century man than this?
No time for God, only giving preferential care and
attention to the things of his creature needs and
pleasures. But the rich man learned, what we have to
learn, and what many people don't want to learn, "That
there is a great gulf fixed." Once you cut the cake, you
are going to have to live with it! You will have to pay
the consequence. "Don't touch the stove, Johnnie, you'll
get burned." Johnnie touches the stove, and burns his
hand. You can't deny that under God's law there is a law

of retribution. Whatever a man is doing or going to i
he is going to pay the price sooner or later, and sor.j
day, there comes a time and place where there is a 1]
chasm and nobody can cross over.

Now I am sure that most of us are like the rich mil
we fare sumptuously. This means that we have enou(
food, clothing, good home, and all the creature comf o
of life. We are taking a certain course in life. The r.'
man really thought he was doing fine, but he did i|
evaluate life in terms of eternity. Where will your stj
land when the day of reckoning comes? What good!
three-score years and ten if a man has to burn in Hj
for eternity? This rich man, like us, had many blessiri
he could have given to the poor beggar in life. He 1:
the material things, but he gave not! He could he!
been a friend to the beggar, but he was not! He coil
at least have shown compassion for the beggar, but ;
did not! God knows what you are doing with your li|
He knows where you are heading, and you, too, shoij
know before a great gulf is fixed.

CHEEP ADVICE

The time to stop talking is BEFORE
people stop listening.

People who refuse to become involved
in the problems and needs of their com-
munity are like the two men shipwrecked
in a lifeboat. From their end of the boat
they watched as those on the other end
bailed furiously to keep the boat afloat.
One of the men said to the other, "Thank
heaven the hole is not in our end of the
boat."

A winner feels responsible for more
than his job; a loser says: "I only work
here."

From "Have A Good Day."

LAFF-A-LITTLE

The doctor was out and his five-year-
old son answered the phone. "The doctor
is out right now." he said.

"When will he return?" asked the caller.

"I don't know," replied the boy, "He
went out on an eternity case."

Eight-year-old Tommy came home from
school and asked if he could have an
advance on his allowance. "Our teacher
is leaving and all us kids want to give
her a little momentum."

The husband jubilantly bragged to his
wife: "In one breath I persuaded Johnny
to get his bike out of the driveway, Janet
to take her skates out of the hall and
Jimmy to gather his toys off the back
steps."

"How did you ever manage to do that?"
asked the wife.

"I just laid my finger on the TV switch
and said, 'Guess where whose what is, or
else.' "

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WHO. ME?

There was a well qualified person in a certain con-
gregation who had repeatedly been asked to teach a
class and serve on the official board. Finally, a bit per-
turbed this person said he absolutely refused to be asked
any more to accept these positions as he did not want
to be tied down to this kind of participation in the Lord's
work.

We wonder if this person ever realized that Christ
was not only tied down, He was nailed down to doing
the work of the Father

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MONDAY (August 14)— WORLD RELIEF FILM FESTIVAL

Memorial Chapel
(Come when you can — Leave when you must)

7:25 THE GONG! ! !

7:30 EARLY SHOW

"This Is How It Is" (Full color filmstrip story of World Relief Commis-
sion work around the world. Taped narration.)

8:05 MONDAY NITE AT THE MOVIES

"Color Slide Pictures and Tape-Recorded Singing"

(Obtained by Phil and John Lersch on the World Relief tour of South-
east Asia in April, 1972. "Live" commentary.)

8:45 LATE SHOW

"Bangladesh ... Its Tragedies & Triumphs"

(Sound, color movie. The events preceding the Pakistani -India War and
their aftermath will surely be recorded in history as the greatest per-
sonal tragedy of the decade. This film is a pictorial reflection of some
of those events and of the tragedies that accompanied them. It also re-
flects the personal triumphs that are being accomplished daily through
the help of concerned Evangelicals. New in June, 1972).

9:15 LATER SHOW

"A Chance To Live"

(Sound, color movie about life at Hoa Khanh Children's Hospital in Viet-
nam . . . plus other activities of WRC in this wartorn land. This is
"must" viewing for everyone interested in the physical and spiritual
welfare of children overseas.)

9:40 LATE, LATE SHOW

"The Many Faces of Vietnam"

(Sound, color movie dealing with both the cultural and personal aspects
of the Vietnamese people, and an insight on the Vietnamese people rarely
seen or understood through television and print. Skillful blending of
film from the U.S. Marine Corps and WRC staff makes this one of the
most informative films on exactly how the Vietnamese people once lived
and how they live today.)
"Th-th-th-tha-tha-that's All, Folks!"

FRIDAY (August 18)— SEVENTH ANNUAL "SUPPER" FOR WORLD RELIEF

12:15 Ashland College Cafeteria (No official program)

Pay $1.50 for your ticket. Eat 850 worth of food; send 650 of your ticket
to help a starving child to live another day. In six years, 1,239 Brethren
have attended and contributions have reached a total of $1,379. In addition
to the money raised, it gives all conference attenders an opportunity to
identify in a meaningful way with those in need in many countries. Tickets
available from "sign wearers" and at the door.

FRIDAY (August 18)— WORLD RELIEF SEWING & KNITTING WORKSHOP

1:30 Held in Chapel

Leaders: Mrs. Ray Summy, Mrs. Charles Munson

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In This Issue:

3 YOUR MAGAZINE IN JEOPARDY

(Guest Editorial) by Louis Benes

5 LAYMAN'S PAGE

6 WHAT'S RIGHT and WHAT'S WRONG?

by Dr. A. T. Ronk

9 BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

11 THE SMUGGLER

from Peggy Dacus

12 DO YOU KNOW JIMMY?

14 TOTAL COMMITMENT
by Dr. Billy Graham

16 KNOW YOUR BRETHREN CHURCHES

Featuring the Park Street Brethren

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18 WORLD RELIGIOUS NEWS IN REVIEW

21 MISSIONARY NEWS

24 SISTERHOOD

26 EXPLO 72

28 CENTRAL DISTRICT CONFERENCE PROGRrj

30 POETRY CORNER

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JULY 29th ISSUE OF THE BRETHREN EVANGELIST

There will be no issue printed to coincide with
this issue date. Postal regulations allowing only
26 issues a year, and the Annual being considered
as an issue we therefore must eliminate an issue
of the magazine to comply with the permit res-
trictions and rules.

Secondly, the print shop will be on vacation the
last two weeks of July and this issue seemed the
most feasible to skip.

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by LOUIS BENES

veteran editor has allowed EPA to share with
mbers this urgent call to action in, postal mat-
s which appeared in the April 7, 1972 edition
his periodical, The Church Herald, official
an, The Reformed Church in America, Grand
uids.)

he magazines of our country are in trouble. The
licted and impending increase in postal rates, unless
rented by some last-minute change, is sure to affect
I nation's nearly 10,000 magazines crucially, some of
v. fatally. The concern is not about smaller profits,

s for survival. Great numbers of magazines with
ited resources will not be able to continue. Even

s-appeal magazines, such as the Saturday Evening

t and Colliers, were already some years ago caught
ithe squeeze between rising costs and competition
"In television for advertising revenue.
jook magazine has more recently discontinued pub-
Qtion, giving as the primary reason the increased
tal rates which would raise its mailing costs by
i|00,000. Time, Inc., publishers of Time, Life, Sports
•strated, and Fortune, says that their costs would
)jease from $15.4 million to $42.4 million, an increase
£$27 million, which they say substantially exceeds
lit these magazines earned in 1971.

he proposed increases, for the Church Herald also,
a for an increase of 145 percent over a five-year
dod, or an increase of 351.3 percent over a ten-year
cod. The Magazine Publishers Association, the
^ociated Church Press, the Evangelical Press Associa-
4, the Catholic Press Association, and other groups
*e filed appeal after appeal with the newly estab-
sed Postal Service Commission, without appreciable
e!dts so far. The case was before the Circuit Court
^Appeals in Washington, where a hearing was held
tut mid-May.

"They've gone hog wild," is how Congressman Charles
Wilson of the Post Office Committee describes these
proposed increases. Religious and other non-profit mag-
azines will probably be hardest hit, because of their
smaller circulations, because they cannot depend on
newsstands sales, and because they cannot look to sub-
stantial revenue from advertising.

The radical increases are grossly unfair, as Time
magazine points out, "because they do not take into
account the ease with which magazines can be handled;
many are now presorted and sacked, requiring only
minimal processing by postal employees." They also
seem unfair when the Postal Service has increased
third-class mail rates by direct mail advertisers only
25 percent.

A Public Service

The second-class mailing privilege was originally con-
ceived as a public service, and, as the New York Times
has pointed out, "historically it was regarded as the
small price that democratic government should pay to
stimulate that public discourse without which demo-
cratic governments can hardly exist." The new rates, it
warns, will narrow the contribution to public education
made by magazines, and diminish "a national forum
which the country cannot spare." Non-profit magazines,
not only religious but also others in the fields of edu-
cation, medicine, etc., were felt to render a service to
the country which should be subsidized by lower rates.

Congress, in this latest change, wanted the Postal
Service to recover costs, and some gradual increases
are generally acceptable to the press. But Congress
specified seven other ingredients in setting the new
rates, such as the value of the mails to senders and
recipients, and the effect of the rates on the public.
Evangelist Billy Graham, testifying with others at one
of the hearings before the Commission, demanded a
"social evaluation of the relative merits of various
rates."

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It is difficult to believe that President Nixon or the
Congress really wants to put the magazines of the coun-
try out of business, but unless some deliverance comes
many of them will suffer just such a fate. The truth is
that the best interests of the people of this country are
served by a communicating and informed citizenry,
but the proposed changes will so skyrocket mailing costs
as to affect the democratic process. As Commonweal
says, "Free speech de jure will be protected, as ever,
but de facto it will be limited." And how will it be limit-
ed? It will be limited because only the wealthy and the
mighty will be able to afford the publication of their
views and their ideas. Will that be a service to the
people? Is the Nixon Administration going to proceed
in its postal rate program so that the publishing of
opinions and news will become the preserve of the in-
dependently wealthy? These are not academic questions.

Other Subsidies Increasing

This step of withdrawing all government assistance
for the mailing of magazines seems in strange contra-
diction to the general direction of our government, in
providing increasing subsidies to a multitude of other
individuals and groups in our society. A recent staff
report of Congress' Joint Economic Committee says
that the U.S. government spent at least $63 billion in
direct and indirect subsidy programs during 1970. These
monies went for oil depletion allowance, keeping farm-
land out of production, direct cash subsidies, assistance
to business, the inner cities, the aged, business, indus-
try, etc. The staff study identifies them as follows: for
commerce and economic development, mostly tax sub-
sidies to business, $20 billion; agriculture, $5 billion;

natural resources, $3 billion; transportation, $1 billi
international trade, $1 billion; housing, $8 billion; f
subsidies, $2.5 billion; manpower, $2.5 billion; and ir
ical care, $9 billion. Alongside such figures the amo
paid to keep the postal service in operation and sc
10,000 magazines serving the nation is but a pittai
When millions can be provided for Penn Central
Lockheed, and a single California farm receives !
million in subsidy checks in one year, why is po
service being cut? Why?

What can be done? Editor and Publisher suggi
that "Congress . . . should face up to the public serif
aspect of the postal service even at this late date. '
Second-class mail rates were established by an ear|]
Congress in order that the public should receive info ji
ative material at low cost. That need is not pass* I'
Some sixty-five Lutheran editors and publication mtli
gers have requested their churches to ask Congres.'!(
take steps to reduce the postal rates for non-prjn
magazines.

We need to bring our opinion and concern to ijj
upon Washington so that second-class mail mere;]:!
will be rolled back, if not completely, then at least :j«
comparable relationship to increases in other clasjs
We ask you to write your senators and your congr's
men, urging them to undo this impending postal s
aster. All of us are involved, especially if we care !u
the continuance of our Christian magazines and oija
second-class periodicals. Their loss might be nj*(
serious to the Christian cause, and to the welfare)]
the country, than we can now imagine.

(Evangelical Press Association, A
Research Report)

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PROGRAM FOR AUGUST

THE JOY OF ACCOMPLISHMENT

j.ID YOU EVER have a piece of work which you
J really wanted to do, and yet perhaps through lack
'jime, or perhaps through simple procrastination, you
'[the days and weeks roll by without accomplishing
JThen, perhaps, when you did get at it, and saw it
?>mplished, a flood of real satisfaction filled your
|g and you wondered why you had put it off so
>\\ Scriptures tell us: "The desire accomplished is
Jet to the soul . . ." (Prov. 13:19a).

bssibly you have desires to do many things; but you

i "I can't accomplish them all now!" So, what is the

ejt procedure? Ask yourself which of the desires is

ilmost important. Tackle that first and you will have

^satisfaction of accomplishment concerning that thing.

you are able, you can tackle the next important

g — and so on. You will then realize the repeated joy

iccomplishment — even in trivial matters.

he same principle may be applied in regard to spirit-
c matters. Surely we realize that we are creatures of
and in every heart is there not a deep desire to
€n the right relationship to Him? Surely, that desire

is of primary importance. Then we should search the
Scriptures — the Book which God has given us — to learn
how we may have sins forgiven and how we may be-
come children of God.

He has made a way for us to get into the right rela-
tionship with Him, and that way is by placing faith in
Jesus Christ, who died for our sins and rose again.
"Seek ye first the kingdom of God . . ." (Matt. 6:33a).
". . . Now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day
of salvation" (II Cor. 6:2b). Don't let procrastination
rob you of the joy of belonging to God's family!

Then for the Christian, we shall learn more and more
of daily satisfaction and joy as we seek to put the most
important things first in our lives.

As our desires coincide with the Lord's desires for
us, and as we seek to fulfill them, we shall learn much
of sweetness in the soul which comes from accomplished
desires — in spite of circumstances which may disturb.
"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding,
shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus"
(Phil 4:7).

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WHAT'S RIGHT and WHAT'S WRONG?

TT IS much easier to sound off about what is wrong
-*■ with something than to observe what is right about
it. A hundred virtues go unheralded but one vice can
raise a cloud of criticism. How much easier it is to
condemn'ngly ostracize than to constructively criticize.

Now what is the point of issue? It is a present popular
field day to shout to the skies what is wrong with the
churches and ignore what is right. This writer will dare
to violate his own complaint and point up some seem-
ing superfluous or outmoded items of our own Brethren
fellowship; but not until he has heralded the basic good
and biblically sound constitution of our church.

The "All ye are brethren" theme of Jesus set the
mood for decision of our fathers in choosing a name. The
Brethren Church is a fellowship in brotherhood, which
indicates both vertical and horizontal dimensions. The
fellowship is association in faith as equals; the brother-
hood is blood relationship with a common Father. Paul
stated it: "Now are we the sons of God. . . ." Bypassing
our failures in either category, for the moment, aren't
they basic and right?

The Brethren Church is biblically oriented, which
gives rise to the slogan: "The Bble, the whole Bible. . . ."
She accepts the written Word as evidence of the living
Word and the revelation of God's will and instruction
for His people. What could be more right for a believer's
church?

The Brethren Church governs itself by a system of
federated Congregationalism. Being organized by a con-
vention of parties, individual and delegated, it invited
its friends to form congregations and districts, and to
join in the establishing of the new fellowship. The
closing session of 1887 defined the congregational gov-
ernment as applying to "incidental affairs of the local
congregation and not to doctrinal practices and tenets
which must be general and universal. . . ." Total Con-
gregationalism would mean absolute independency. The
Brethren set up a unifying general conference without
legislative powers, except as relating to its own affairs.
Its decisions with churchwide implications are but
advisory. Minor items such as methods, goals, themes,
etc. may be used at the discretion of each congregation,
but major changes in government, doctrinal practice, or
disciplines in moral turpitude (divorce, abortion, etc.)
require endorsement by every congregation in the fel-
lowship, and then, only if there is no violation of the
constitutional framework of the church. That is Breth-
ren federated Congregationalism. The Brethren have
said that it is right and good since the church founding.

The Brethren father were most careful to claim no
written creed but just as careful to base its faith and
practice on biblical revelation and apostolic practice.
When the two session convention of 1883-1887 declared
itself the "true conservators of the brethren faith," it
reaffirmed the historic Rights (Rites) and Ordinances
of 1708 in the organization of our present Brethren
Church. They were triune immersion baptism; triune
holy commumon; trine imposition of hands — in confir-
mation, in ordination and in anointing; and trine nega-
tive attitudes — non-conformity, non-resistance and non-

by Dr. Albert T. Ronk

swearing. These are the Trinitarian Rights
Ordinances. They are all biblically right and good.

A careful scrutiny of Brethren activity in mis;
domestic and world, might deny the highest accoladji
good, but what the church has done was certainly r I
in fulfillment of the Christian Commission. The p
start of our mother church in 1880 and our own in I
may claim extenuating circumstances, but is failurli!
adequate mission ever justifiable? By no argument cjU
it ever be declared wrong. Although the Brethren lij
lag in full mission of evangelism, the mission of "G« e
and disciple, and baptize, and teach, is ever the Wor
the Lord and living.

When Jesus said "go . . . and teach," He was i)
ducing education. An American pioneer said, "P\
teacher on one end of a log and a boy on the other he
you have a school." Likewise, a believer on one sicjol
a conversation and a hearer on the other produc j E
witness if the believer is true to his knowledge.

The Brethren fathers voiced a concern for eductbf
and fostered a college in its organizational conveijoi
of 1883-1887. Ashland College was the product oijlu
concern. The college charter of 1888 states as a spe 1
purpose the "training of acceptable young men foi 1
Brethren ministry." She has followed that purpose foi
ninety years. From 1906 she listed the ministeriajle
partment a seminary, although undergraduate itii
1930. For forty-two years a graduate school of thecgj
has been maintained. Since 1888, hundreds of yijng
men have received ministerial training at A.T.S. Tlris
right and good.

A strong element in the Brethren drive in educfcl
ha" been her Christian training emphasis in SujflJ
Schools, Youth Camps and Bible Classes. None of itef
can be labelled ideal, but the efforts are as right
good as the ministerial program.

Departmentalization of church life and work aijii
the Brethren, has in measure at least, had attep
from the beginning. The women have had orga pee

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tus since 1887. It is probably due to their own
nility, and thoughtlessness on the part of brethren,
t no one has adequately chronicled the sisters' de-
ion. Under whatever name, Sister's Society of Chris-
l Endeavor (S.S.C.E.), Women's Missionary Society
M.S.), Aid Society, Mite Society, Sewing Circle, or
terhood of Mary and Martha, the women of the
urch have been constantly in service. What would the
rthren Church ever have done, financially or devo-
ually, without the women's department? Right? Aye,
ily.

)epartments of both men and boys, Laymen and
itherhood, were slower in development, but have done
■man service in the latter decades. Signal was the
ninary Library crash program of book purchase.
, their devotion is not all represented in dollars and
ts. The spiritual element is the great accrual. Fel-
s, that is truly right.

'he attention to the department of young people,

:orically speaking, has been somewhat sporadic, be-

ning with Lottie Holsinger's Dewdrops, through the

id of Hope of Joe Beer, King's Children, Christian

leavor to Brethren Youth. The Young Peoples'

iety of Christian Endeavor (Y.P.S.C.E.), as affiliate

an interdenominational movement, did well in early

rs; but due to lack of leadership which saw and em-

isized Brethren interests, the Y.P.S.C.E. became

se. It took the vision and energy of three young

i in the early 1940's, Gil Dodds, Woody Brant and

■hie Martin to conceive and launch a truly Brethren

th program. The proportions of that program has

uired a separate General Conference activity for

3ral years. The achievements of Brethren Youth are

standing. That is right and good.

atterns of worship among the Brethren have passed

)ugh various phases since 1708. There was some

yover from German Baptist practices in 1883, yet

llighted by innovations which had in part precipi-

*d the separation in 1882. The innovations of prayer

Mings, Sunday Schools, and protracted meetings

fe introduced, all new to the old Brethren practice. All

ihem centered in public assembly which is biblical—

feglect not the assembling of yourselves together. . ."

jiblical and right. The Brethren have developed cor-

«ate worship to the present, maybe sometimes to a

jit, but as togetherness in the Lord, which in the

n is good.

here is a goodness and Tightness of the Brethren
irch which is most difficult, if not impossible, to
tribe. It is an intangible, distinctive, mystical entity
I writer prefers to call brethrenicity. Brethrenicity
fiot be explained, taught or transferred. It is some-
|g which can only be experienced — which comes by

lation, whether divine or psychic, at least spiritual.

a faculty which born and bred Brethren possess but

n do not distinguish — a spirit which converted, or
lasted Brethren, come to feel and remark about. It is
:<p if Holy Spirit controlled and not selfishly hoarded
lused.

jhis introductory sketch is not meant to be a treatise
'ijBrethren Tightness and values, else a book of large
»jportions would result. It is an appreciation of some
'ijious elements of the fraternity as a backdrop for
tie critical suggestions.

To sound minded person would ever think of our

Brethren institution as a paragon of ecclesiastical per-
fection, except of course, as it adheres to the revealed
instructions. We must say as a body with Paul as an
individual that we have not already attained but we
must press on toward the goal. Any reach for better-
ment will of necessity discover and eliminate the out-
worn, the superfluous, the faulty. We offer no criteria
for definition of the three categories. The reader must
provide his own.

This writer has said that "Our church is organized
to death," which is hyperbolic because our church is not
dead. Yet, is there any basis for an overorganizational
concept? Isn't it possible that we may have become so
entangled in the mechanics of organization that we have
befogged the vision of the organism? How simply the
apostolic believers "went about preaching the word."
They individually preached the word because they were
products of that kind of preaching. We hire a substitute
to do our preaching while we occupy the easy seats
and criticize the preacher. We do not bother with the
needy at our door, the organized church has relegated
all of that to organized charities. Do we exercise to be
"spiritually minded" as individuals, or tend to "restore
those overtaken with a fault?" Or just satisfied to let
the Deacons deak? Then if they do not deak properly,
the restoration is not done. Excessive delegated activity
means abnegated individual responsibility. The Church
spiritually suffers if individual members are denied the
opportunity to grow because of mass operation of Chris-
tian services. Church officials — boards and committees—
ideally are directors of membership activity and not
workhorses to do the job. Even though the work may be
done to congregational approval, will it be done to the
best advantage of growing believers? Is spiritual dwarf-
ism a product of organizational thoroughness, or
thoughtlessness, or considered efficiency?

Then what can be done about it? It is quite evident
that officials can often carry out their programs easier
by doing the job than to find individuals willing to help,
and, to direct them. That alone seems to speak to some
fault in the organizational system. Maybe the weakness
lies in the Church's instructional concepts. Do we teach
our new converts that they have a witness to make as
a result of the grace of salvation, or do we leave the
impression that they are now admitted to a life of
spiritual indolence while the paternalistic officials,
boards or committees spoon-feed them perpetually with
soothing pablum?

There is soul stimulating outreach in witness and
services of mercy for every believer. However many
need encouragement and instruction in know-how. It
appears to this writer that a s'gnal weakness of Breth-
ren organizational practice is its lack of study in depth
of successful individual ministries, and systems of lead-
ership. Who knows the extent of change in Brethren
circles that would result if everyone who reads this
grouse would give it serious thought and try to do some-
thing about it in his own congregation.

Obsolescence is a term perhaps used more in refer-
ence to things mundane than to things ecclesiastic. If
it appears shocking to indicate certain elements of
Brethren usage as being obsolete, maybe the usage
should be examined, or, maybe our sensibilities in refer-
ence to church usage needs examination. Usage in the

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context of this consideration has to do only with methods
and means, and not to sacrament or faith.

To suggest that a thing is obsolete is to indicate that
it has been utilitarian. But, speaking somewhat earthly,
when the juice is all squeezed out of utility, it becomes
obsolete. Now to some points in reference.

The conference or churchwide theme. The idea of a
conference theme arose out of a need for some kind of
unifying and coordinating instrument at a time when
the brotherhood was at loose ends in the 1939 aftermath.
There seems to be satisfying evidence that the use of
themes bore fruit in the early years, but in the opinion
of this writer, the ensuing years have produced diminish-
ing returns. There is nothing wrong with themes. Every
minister develops themes in his preaching. Each lay
person should have a constant succession of thematic
interests throughout the year, but isn't it presumptuous
to think that a committee of a half dozen men can choose
a topic of such proportions as to occupy the attention
of the whole Church from conference to conference?
This conclusion comes from a member of the current
theme committee, this writer.

If inquiry should raise the question of some sub-
stitute for a general annual theme, the present reply
would be to the effect that none is needed. The reason
lies in the enlarged scope of interest and activity since
the beginning of theme usage. The suggestion is that
conference discontinue its annual theme projection.

Another usage of the Brethren Conference has raised
some disturbing questions as to its worth; or even its
detriment. Reference is to our national goals.

The same approval can be expressed of goals as of
themes in their basic meaning. No one should ever be
without objectives in life. Lack of purpose, aims or
aspirations would indicate poverty of personality. How-
ever, the response to the Brethren goals program as
evidenced by the practice of some groups, and many

individuals, leaves much to be desired, and some thiis
to be deplored.

A point in reference is made plain in the confereje
report of the Goals Committee in 1971. Note these st |*
ments: "We of the committee get the feeling that tljj
goals are used for reporting. . . . The prevalent p b
tioe seems to be, to wait to the end and report how ml
we've done."

The writer of these lines is quite convinced i
brethren all over the brotherhood, who will study
committee report above quoted, will recognize rr
than a modicum of truth in the statement. It seemlc
us that there is more implied than the words say, ic
therein lies the fly in the ointment. If the goal replj
are "only used for reporting," the implication is jil
the reporter wants his group to look good. To say |e
least, the motive is wrong. If wanting to look gjt
stretches any point in the report, dishonesty is evidjt
Lacking proper records gives occasion for guessing, jc
national statistics must not rely on guesses, but fcjs
If a pastor asks a midweek prayer meeting gather
how many are tithers, then says he thinks the aver;*
there is characteristic of the whole congregation, h|ii
stretching the point farther than a wad of bubble gp
and it ought to burst in his face. Moreover, if a go,;!ii
offered which is meant to develop growth in spiriji
life by daily exercise, and the believer neglects to cjn
ply throughout the year but in a burst of effort atjtf
end counts his goal achieved, he has missed the pii)
of the goal. He has not only deceived his church Ic
his conference statistic but what is worse, he hasje
ceived and robbed himself. The value of goals as a a
ner, or escutcheon of Christian nobility is immeasurcje
and its use can be encouraged, but is, as a basis M
statistics, dispensable, in the opinion of this writer. I

More anon-

Albert T. Ronk

CONSIDER CONSERVATION

It's the will and the skill of responsible man

To protect and use wisely the treasures of laif

i
The waters and wildlife, the forests and fields,

Plus the bounty of beauty God's countryside yijls.

It's the fight against ignorance, waste, and greed
To save the resources that all men need.

It's the foe of erosion, forest fire, and flood —
Three agents of ruin, pollution, and mud.

It's the vision and work to add something good

To the home, to the farm, to the whole neighborl; j>d.

It's new lawns and new gardens; a lake built to ple'e;
It's roadsides with grass and hilltops with tree;!

There's a lot to be done for the state of our living
But each gain requires your share of self-givinj

ly 15, 1972

I'ajre Nine

**I£*1„

CAT%°

1972 SUMMER CRUSADERS
ON THE FIELD

"HE 1972 Summer Crusaders are now in the last
half of their seven weeks of service. We trust that

ir pastor has been keeping you abreast of the activi-
of the four teams by sharing info from Summer

isader Update, a special newsletter which we are

Lding him periodically this summer.

lere is the skelton schedule of each team during

ir last three weeks of service:

►rida Team

ruly 16-30
St. Petersburg-
House

-Conclusion of work at Brethren

Iwest Team

j'uly 16-21

I Cedar Falls, Iowa — VBS, visitation
July 21-22

| Lanark, Illinois — Central District Conference
July 23 - August 5

> Ohio Camp Bethany — Intermediate II and Senior
High camps

liizona Wyoming Team

Fuly 16-20

I Conclude Arizona service; travel to Cheyenne,

j Wyoming

fuly 21-29

| Cheyenne — Evangelism training and outreach

fuly 30 - August 6

I Cheyenne Camp

v.rthern Indiana Team

fuly 16-20

Area B (Warsaw, Milford, Nappanee, Tiosa) —
i Evangelism training and outreach
fuly 21-22

j Warsaw — "Show Me" performances
fuly 24 - August 6

Area C (South Bend, County Line, North Liberty,

Teegarden, Mishawaka) — Evangelism training and

outreach; "Show Me" performances

1971 CRUSADERS AFFECTED
SOUTH BEND

EVEN NOW while the 1972 Summer Crusaders are
on the field, we are still seeing results from the
1971 program. Dale Stoffer, Steve Zerbe, Randy Smith,
and Mike Rogers spent eight weeks in South Bend last
summer. Their goals were: (1) to improve relationships
between the South Bend Church and the community,
and (2) to help develop the BYC program in the church.

Recently, we received a check for $110 from the South
Bend BYC for the National BYC Project-Budget. This
youth group, active for just one year, had pledged to
raise $10 for the Project-Budget for each of its 11 mem-
bers, and they accomplished that goal. We asked Cindy
Lightfoot, secretary of the South Bend BYC, to share
some of their activities. Here is the letter we received:

Here at South Bend we have been very busy.
Last December ive had a doughnut sale and total
sales were about $16. The end of January and the
first part of February ive had our candy sale.
We ordered our candy from "Mrs. Leland's
Kitchens." From that we collected about $86.

In February we had a family night. Mrs. Jurisa
Garwood gave an object lesson, and Rev. Jim
Sluss was our guest speaker.

hi May we had our Youth Sunday. Our youth
choir presented the songs "I'd Like to Teach the
World to Sing" and "Yesterday, Today, and
Tomorrow." Two of our youth presented the ser-
mon in two parts. The first, given by Mike Sittig,
was entitled "Youth in the Church." The second
part, given by me, was entitled "Youth in the
Community." This makes our second Youth Sun-
day. Also in May we had a paper drive and col-
lected $50.12. Boy, what a lot of work!

Now in June ive plan an outdoor cookout here
at one of our local pa7*ks. We plan to have about
30 people shoiv up for that. On June 11 we pre-
sented our moderator, Mr. Sivintz with a check
of $4-0 to be put toward our crusade program.

So, as you can see, we are very, very busy.

Cindy Lightfoot,
BYC Secretary

Through the work of the Holy Spirit, guiding the
Crusaders, the South Bend adult leadership, and the
youth, there has developed an active work for the Lord
among the young people of the South Bend First
Brethren Church.

Please continue to pray that the 1972 Summer Cru-
saders will be open to the leading of the Lord and that
likewise they shall sow much seed and reap much fruit
for Him.

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JOHNSTOWN II BYC
CONCLUDES YEAR'S ACTIVITIES

HPHE YOUTH at Second Brethren presented the Sun-
1 rise Service, which was attended by 48 people.

Our program was presented in two main themes. The
first part was presented by the boys and mainly con-
sisted of poetry, and 6 sermonettes, with the draping of
a large wooden cross between each talk. This was to
signify certain symbols, and was done in different
colors. In the second part our girls presented a "Drama"
entitled "Behold! The Third Day Cometh."

On April 23rd we had a new event called "Honor The
Winning Team" night. Three teams had competed all
year in presenting programs and engaging in game
activities. "The Jesus Christ Liberation" team won and
its captain was Jim Miller. "The Disciples," captain
Diane Hamel, and "The Slowpokes," captain Kathy
Miller, were tied for second place. The two losing teams
served a luncheon, performed stunts, and ran errands
for the victors.

On May 6th we had a "Youth Banquet," which is a
yearly event at our church. Awards were presented and
Rev. J. D. Hamel was our guest speaker. Our theme was
"One Way," and we certainly appreciate and enjoy
closing the year's activities this way.

— President Jim Miller'

WARSAW BYC ACTIVITIES

"""pHE BYC of the Warsaw First Brethren Church 1
1 been very active this past year. We have invi
two special guests to speak at our meetings, one fr|i
Nigeria, and the other a missionary from Africa. I
have also had several socials where we can all col
for fun and fellowship together. We have had 1b
Garage Sales for our money-making projects in whji
we have earned over $600. We hope to save enough [
a bus. We had the Fall District Youth Rally at jr
church, using talent from the churches involved, ;|j
a skit from us for the evening's program. We werej-
vited to a Skating Party by the Milford church wh'a
we got acquainted with many of the people from tl r
church. We had a work day at the church where e
cleaned and rewaxed our basement. We had the mc,i-
ing services on Youth Sunday in May. A guest spealr
came and the youth served as greeters and ushers |r
the month. We also had the Sunrise Service on Eaiir
morning, plus the breakfast after. We have two m li-
bers serving as district officers from our church. |e
all look forward to another rewarding year work
for our Savior.

— Connie Mayhugh

NATIONAL BYC
CONVENTION PLANS

Several features have been added to the National
BYC Convention which promises to make it a mem-
orable experience for those in attendance. In the next
few lines let us briefly describe some of them.

Christian Learning Center

Each day, Tuesday through Saturday, a special educa-
tional program will be held at the Park Street Church
for children who will enter the first through the seventh
grades in the fall. Pastor and Mrs. Phil Lersch and
Bonnie Munson will be in charge of this unique experi-
ment. Sessions will begin about 8:00 a.m. and run until
noon.

Though youth age 9 through college age are required
to pay the $5 registration fee, children ages 6-8 may
attend CLC activities free of charge. We are hopeful
that transportation can be arranged for the children.

New Location for BYC Program

We've outgrown the Little Theatre! Therefore, the
new setting for the BYC Convention will be the "old"
library building, located at the northwest corner of the
quad. The move to this larger facility will permit more
observers to attend business sessions than had been
anticipated.

Business Sessions

In accordance with earlier communications, we re
expecting 178 delegates representing 1,182 BYC re. fi-
bers from 54 churches to be present in Ashland for ie
Convention. We are anticipating our own "mini-EXljO
72" in August. The challenge of EXPLO 72 is still rg-
ing in our ears. Let our Convention be a time of insija-
tion and strategy-making . . .let's reach out and fll
the world about the Lord!

Inspiration/Sharing/Growth

Systematic Bible study, personalized sharing of ex]j*i-
ences, prayer and practice will be regular feature -ot
the Convention. Delegates should bring their Biblj-
should we have to mention that? — and be prepare jto
grow in Christ.

Buses Anyone?

Any church which may bring a bus to General
ference is asked to contact the BCE Office. If pos;
we should like to work out some arrangements for |JS
transportation of children both to the Christian Le^
ing Center and to some recreational activities. Can pu
help us?

y 15, 1972

Page Eleven

REFLECTIONS ON EXPLO 72

Were you at EXPLO '72? Would you like to
ire your feelings (good or bad) with us? Put
ir gems on paper and mail them to: EXPLO,
ard of Christian Education, 52U College
enue, Ashland, Ohio UU805. We tuill select from
tse received for publication.

XPLO '72 was a great experience in a different way

for everyone involved. It was meaningful to me

only because of the training and experience of shar-

my faith on a personal basis or because of the great

herings of thousands of Christians singing for joy

praising God, but it also made me more appreci-

ative of the simple things in life we so often take for
granted, like a home cooked meal, your own warm bed,
a hot shower and not standing in line for an hour to
enjoy it. EXPLO meant learning to get along with others
in close living quarters and learning not to complain
about cold meat sandw.ches for supper every evening
or cold cereal for breakfast every morning. It meant
"keep smiling" when your name was nowhere to be
found at Market Hall on registration day or taking your
turn riding in the unair-conditioned car. This one week
in Dallas was a great learning experience in many ways
and I'm thankful for having had the opportunity to be
a part of EXPLO '72.

-Marcia McPherson

THE SMUGGLER

from Peggy Dacus

Dallas, Texas

>ALLAS, TEXAS — Brother Andrew is a smuggler,
contraband, despised by some governments of the
■Id is not drugs, jewels or arms. Brother Andrew,
lg tricks of smugglers throughout history, sneaks
les into Communist countries.

he Dutch clergyman-turned-smuggler estimates he
taken at least 100,000 Bibles into Eastern Bloc
Intries.

t never go into Russia without some 800 pocket Bibles
the vehicle," he said, adding he is not going to re-
ijje "tricks of the trade." So how he sneaks these in
'. remain a professional secret.

or some reasons of personal safety, Brother Andrew

s a pseudonym and keeps his mission small. "If we

"e large, we could be penetrated easily by spies," he

I. But small groups are more flexible and cohesive.

he smuggler also slips automobiles, typewriters and

lis of paper," into Russia. The cars are necessary, he

ied, so that the Bibles can be distributed.

hroughout the Christian underground, women copy

es from Scripture in longhand to be circulated fur-

ly among believers. Others type the Gospel.

rother Andrew said although he has been harrassed

arrested, he has never been imprisoned,
[any youths have not been so fortunate1 — an estimated
0 young people are in prison in the U.S.S.R. now.
>t are members of the Pentecostals, a movement
Sparable to the Jesus movement of America.
[he movement among the young people of Commun-
>]Oountries is exciting, he said, praising the bravery
| daring of youths who risk all for their religion.
[They're courageous. They move. They pay a price."
jfficial churches of Russia have an estimated member-

) of three million. Few members are young. Most,
act, were born long before the Revolution of 1917.

But in the Underground church, also known as the
Action Church, young people account for half of the
membership. Those who know believe some six million
people are part of the underground.

This means, Brother Andrew explains, with a slight
trace of a Dutch accent, that a vital, explosive move-
ment is flourishing in Russia. There is a revival behind
the Iron Curtain.

In Poland, youths have secured a house to renovate
and use each weekend for retreats. The Action Church,
he continues, which is a part of revival in Russia began
slightly over 10 years ago. No one could have forseen
such a movement, especially among youths who had
been born and reared in Communism.

Brother Andrew said he currently spends most of
his time training people. Despite the furtiveness of his
Christian subversive activity, Brother Andrew tries to
avoid as much danger as possible for citizens of the
countries he sneaks Bibles into.

They must live in those countries where it is neces-
sary to take risks often, so there is no need to add to
the dangers. "The danger must be on our side," he
stated.

Some Bibles are being printed in the Soviet Union, he
observed, but these are often in languages where no
Bibles are needed, such as tho_e of minorities, or in
antiquated languages. "The Communists are tricky,"
he pointed out.

But, he said he i-, not necessarily against Commun-
ism. "I am bold for Jesus. There should be no negative
motivation in this work. Communism wants chaos in
a country. But there must be choas first before Com-
munism can get in. We are seeing this in many
countries."

Brother Andrew stressed that he does not want to be
involved in political issues. "If people are in prison
because of their faith in Jesus, it cannot be a political
issue. Politics does not have an answer to the problem."

Jesus Christ does have a solution, he emphasized.

Brother Andrew is speaking at group conferences at
EXPLO '72, a Christian training conference which has
drawn some 7,000 young people to Dallas.

The Baptist Hollander, a slight man in his 40's, says
his movement is backed by prayer and financial aid by
donations from Christians around the globe

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The Brethren Evangel

DO YOU KNOW JIMMY?

HOA KHANH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL DOES

He also happens to be part oiii
project of the World Relief Commiss

Pastor Phil Lersch and John (St. Petersburg, Florida)
met Dr. Long and his family at the Hoa Khanh Chil-
drens Hospital in DaNang, South Vietnam, on April 27,
1972, during- the World Relief Commission's Southeast
Asian tour. Dr. Long: is the medical director at the 100-
bed hospital.

This report-letter and its stories spell-out some of the
eternal values of Brethren giving for World Belief.

29 May 1972

Some of you may have heard about Jimmy (Vo Nam),
the eleven-year-old boy whose parents were from My
Lai. His father was killed by the VC and his mother died
sometime later of disease. He lived with the American
soldiers for two years, and as they were leaving they
asked us to see that he was taken care of. He came into
our home the week before Christmas and remained
with us until we were able to decide on permanent place-
ment for him in a Christian orphanage in DaNang in
March. We visited him several times, and he was making
a good adjustment, going to school, and hearing the
Gospel presented in Vietnamese through their Christian
education program.

Jimmy came to visit us a week ago. While he was here
I felt a compelling urge to share with him the plan of
salvation found in The Four Spiritual Laws which I had
in Vietnamese and English. He was quite interested as
I had him read it in Vietnamese. When it came to the
fourth Law I asked him if he wanted to receive Christ
as Lord and Saviour, and he said yes. So he prayed the
prayer in Vietnamese and had the assurance that Christ
was his Lord and Saviour. Then he told me he had heard
from his uncle in My Lai who wanted him to come back
and live with him. So he was leaving the orphanage the
next day to return to My Lai. I asked him to keep in
touch with me and told him that he would not be going
alone because Jesus would be going with him.

Three days later Jimmy arrived back at the hosp 1
visibly shaken, his clothes quite dirty. He had gon<jo
My Lai as scheduled. The second night he was theija
mortor or rocket hit the village, presumable aiiid
at the Vietnamese soldiers stationed there. Jimmy 'd
his uncle they had better get in the bunker nearby, is
uncle said there was nothing to worry about, jit
Jimmy went into the bunker anyway. Another roid
came in and landed on his uncles house. When Jinjy
came out of the bunker two hours later he went ffl
the house and found his uncle dead and his coulis
severely injured and on their way to the hospital, jfe
was the only one to have escaped without a scratch, lie
fled My Lai that night with the ARVN soldiers id
arrived here the next morning. I told him I could )t
help but feel that God has something very special
mind for him, for him to have been spared in sucja
way. I was also again struck by the urgency of ie
Gospel. What would have happened if he had lost lis
life also that night and had heard a lot about Chft,
but not been led to accept Christ as his own Lord jid
Saviour. Jimmy has now returned to the orphanage Jid
was adjusting quite well when we saw him today.

This type of tragedy is so prevalent here in Viet IS
There are now over 43,000 refugees on Camp Bojs,
right next to the hospital. Many are living wijta
twenty-five feet of our house. The number incre^s
daily and is expected to reach over 50,000 shortly, js*.
pite the apparent quietness of the situation up nortjit
the present time.

As one recent news report mentioned these peje
are not escaping to anything, particularly; they ire
escaping from communism. The stories are so o -vn
heartbreaking — like the lady who brought in her yc ig
son who had fallen off the roof of one of the refij*
buildings. Her husband was dead and she was trig
to raise nine children in the refugee camp withjW

y 15, 1972

atives and no source of income. Or the mother whose
jee-year-old died in the hospital recently. She was also
irefugee with no husband or relatives and had no
ney with which to bury her child. The nurses and
isemaids on their own collected enough money to
/ a coffin, with some to spare which they gave to the
ther. They then drove her in the hospital ambulance
the nearby cemetery and buried the child. Or the ten-
ir-old refugee boy, Sinh, who arrived last week from
e with the most destructive cancer I have ever seen,
troying most of his nose, one eye, and face. He is able
bat and talk and craves attention just like the other
jldren on the ward. There is probably nothing medic-

which can be done here at this stage of the disease
lough we are treating him with medicines and have
en him a tranfusion. But we trust He will come to
>w Jesus as his own Saviour soon, and His very
rial peace in his heart. There is also Loi, a twelve-
r-old, paralyzed from the waist down with a colos-
ly. He has continued to lose weight and lose interest
his surroundings and has developed a huge ulcer
r his hip. He usually just lies in bed, uncommunica-
?, apparently just waiting to die.

'he hospital has been running beyond its capacity
st of the month. There have been twenty-nine deaths
?ady this month, with the previous monthly record
enteen. Many of the deaths are among the refugee
lulation and due to diarrhea, dehydration and com-
ations of the present measles epidemic. The hospital
i has been working long hours to attempt to take
e of the greatly increased inpatient and outpatient
I, and most are quite tired. And yet the urgency of

Gospel has never been more real than it is now.

Page Thirteen

There are frequent decisions for Christ among the staff
as well as among the patients. When one is surrounded
by so much heartbreak one is convinced more than ever
that what these people basically need is the internal
peace which can only come from experiencing person-
ally the love of God as revealed through his son, Jesus
Christ.

Involvement is not easy. When one shares in the griefs
and sorrows of others they become partly one's own.
And yet we consider it a real privilege to have the op-
portunity to be involved in this way, to be allowed to
reveal some of God's love and God's compassion for
these many people. Please continue to pray with us
that we may continue to have the mind of Christ in this
compassion and not become either overwhelmed by the
suffering around us, or hardened by the frequency of
our exposure to it.

We could really use another doctor, even on a short-
term basis to help at this time. This is especially urgent
as we go on a needed vacation next month and the
Alvarez's go in July. We also still urgently need a lab-
oratory technician. Some of these children would not
die if we were able to perform some basic laboratory
chemistries, but we do not have the trained personnel
to perform them. We may already have an answer to
your prayers for a hospital administrator. Please con-
tinue to remember in prayer two Christian patients who
have returned home — Joe (Muoi) and Le Mot, that they
may continue to be faithful. And please continue to pray
for those mentioned in this letter.

In Christ's love,
Bob, Judy, Beth,

David and Danny LONG

HELP YOURSELF TO LEARNING

A Children's Learning Center at General Conference

omething New in '72

at General Conference.

l venture in Christian education, mission, evangelism,
ture.

ponsored jointly by the National Board of Christian
ication and Brethren House in St. Petersburg,
rida.

1 tliis is what it is:

>uring five days of General Conference (August 15-
in Ashland, Ohio, a CHILDREN'S LEARNING
NTER will be open in the Fellowship Hall (basement)
jthe Park Street Brethren Church.

'his is for children in elementary school. The "center"
A be open from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday
fough Saturday, to offer children meaningful learn-
■■ experiences on their individual levels of understand-
I — while their parents attend adult conference

Btings.

Experienced and trained volunteers will enable each
child to discover and learn in this informal setting-
surrounded by Bible story books, tape-recordings, paint-
ing easels, films, games, arts and crafts, listening cen-
ters, study guides, conversation with interested adults,
recreation, etc., etc., etc. . . .

Children may select from the following themes:
— "Jesus Is Coming Back" (emphasizing Who Said
So? When? Why? and What Should We Be Doing?)

—"The Bible" (an individually guided series teaching
the background and structure of God's Word)

— "The Psalms" (tape-recorded lessons highlighting
the meaning of selected Psalms)

— "Prayer" (an analysis of many aspects of prayer)

There will also be scheduled afternoon hours of Open
House so all conference attenders can "come and see."
Help make the CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER at
General Conference a valuable place for your child.
Use it!

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The Brethren Evange!

TOTAL COMMITMENT

Excerpts of Message

by Dr. Billy Graham

Explo '72

Cotton Bowl — Dallas, Texas

Friday June 16, 1972

Introduction :

EXPLO 72 would not have been possible without the
cooperation of hundreds of churches of all denomina-
tions, and hundreds of Christian organizations that are
doing evangelistic and missionary work throughout the
world. We have heard a great deal this week about the
Billy Graham organization and Campus Crusade for
Christ, but we are only two of hundreds of organizations
and missionary agencies that are involved in reaching
the world for Christ in our generation. For example,
the missionary work of ray own denomination has
thousands of full-time people on their staff both at home
and abroad. We would not want to leave the impression
that we are the only ones engaged and interested in
world evangelization. Tonight we ask all churches and
all agencies to join us in adopting this urgent goal of
world evangelization. They have cooperated with us
this week to make EXPLO 72 possible; now we want
to cooperate with them in all kinds of missionary and
evangelistic projects, conferences, congresses, etc. that
will be held throughout the world. I cannot help but
think of such organizations as Wycliffe Bible Trans-
lators who do the hard, dirty, unglamorous work of
getting the Scriptures translated into the various lang-
uages of the world where there is yet no translation of
the Bible.

EXPLO 72 has been one of the most remarkable
Christian "happenings" of this century. It should have
a profound affect on every religious denomination in
America. It will be studied, analyzed and evaluated for
months to come.

You have come to this great mountaintop experience
with great expectancy. Many came out of curiosity.
Most of you have had your expectations exceeded and
many of you who came out of curiosity have had your
lives inspired, challenged and changed. Certainly the
city of Dallas will never be the same.

Now we are going to have to come back to the valleys
from which we came. Some of us will be the only Chris-
tian witness in our area or even in our family. Some of
you will suffer persecution. You will be laughed at,
sneered at, and jeered at. You will be called a religious
fanatic because you attended EXPLO 72 and because
of your new witness in Christ.

The radicals of the past few years have been teach!;
us Christians lessons in self-denial, discipline, and <j|.
ication to a cause. Many of their organization are r|
mented, disciplined and dedicated because they too e
evangelizing the world.

The devil is also highly organized. He has milli
of demons at his command. They do their evangefois;
of the world with the evils of racism, poverty, vp,
pornography and drugs.

Christ demands absolute lordship in your life. Hej;-
mands total authority. He demands just as much disp-
line and dedication as any of the more radical orgji-
zations that have existed in history. God has oonferd
on Christ the highest authority that before Him evjy
knee shall bend and every tongue confess that He is Je
Lord.

The front cover story of a national news magaje
remarked this week that there are other lords and ol'r
gods that are competing for our souls but Jesus sjs
that there can be only one Lord in your life. WEiT
DID JESUS CHRIST DEMAND? He lays down edi-
tions only a few can meet; only a few are willing 0
pay the price. It is a way of discipline, renunciation Id
hardship. The primary New Testament words deso
ing the Christian's life are verbs like: fight, sufr,

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>nize, wrestle, endure, mortify, run, resist, work. The
ristian is a soldier who must suffer hardship. He
ist be an athlete who masters his own body and prac-
bs self-restraint. Christ said: "Come unto Me, and
!rn of Me."

want to level with you young people tonight. It is
-d to be a Christian in 1972. It is not easy to follow
rist. You have a choice — decide as you want to. You
l turn back. But I want to tell you that if you decide
follow Him the cost is extremely heavy but the ulti-
te rewards are tremendous in this life and the life
come.

RIST LAID DOWN THREE CONDITIONS FOR
3CIPLESHIP:

"LET HIM DENY HIMSELF":

-It does not mean to deny material things altogeth-
er, but to deny selfishness.

-"Self" means the flesh, the old man, the natural
man.

-"Self-life" manifests itself in self-indulgences like
sex without marriage, drugs, X-rated movies, too
much leisure, intellectual or religious pride, etc.

-We're not to be conformed to the world.

-The world system is dominated by the devil.

-It takes discipline to turn off the television and
spend an hour in prayer. It takes discipline to get
up an hour earlier to read the Bible.
— The New Testament teaches that the Christian
should be a non-conformist

(1) Intellectually: We can have the mind of Christ.
The Christian's mind should not be cluttered
up with a lot of trash, pornography, X-rated
films, etc. Christ should be in our subconscious
at all times.

(2) Physically: The body is the temple of the
Holy Spirit. The Bible has very little to say
about how we are to dress except that we are
to dress in modesty. Whether you have long
hair or short hair, have a beard or no beard is
not the concern of the Bible. But the Bible
does teach that we are to be neat and clean.
Some of you Christians need to take a bath
for Christ's sake! There are occasions that
you are to dress up and other occasions when
you are to dress just as you are. Christ will
give you discernment. The Bible teaches that
we are to glorify God not only in our behavior
but in our dress.
— No Christian should take dangerous drugs

into his body, nor should a Christian engage
in sexual immorality. The body is a temple
of the Spirit of God — treat it as such.

II.

(3) Religiously: Many young people are turned
off by the organized church. I can understand
that. The church is far from perfect. However,
Jesus everlastingly set an example by going to
the synagogues and Temple of His day; neither
were they perfect. When you go back home
you make sure you are situated in a church.
If you did not relate EXPLO '72 to the church
you are subjecting EXPLO '72 to a great deal
of unnecessary criticism. We want to go back
as witnesses for Christ on the campus, in our
community and in the church.
—Let's get back and get involved in social

problems, relate our Christian experience to

the society in which we live.

"AND TAKE UP HIS CROSS":

It is voluntary. You have a free choice in the
matter.

-It is not the cross of punishment for sin Only
Christ could pay this.

-Not a cross of gold, ivory or silver.

-Not poverty, sickness, nor less friends.

-The disciples were startled at this statement. To
them the cross was a despised, hateful thing, a
symbol of torture and shame.

-To "take up your cross" means to associate your-
self with Christ and to share His rejection.

-It means to share the fellowship of His rejection.

-In Dallas you accept it but what about when you
get home, or on campus, and you may be the only
Christian witness? This excitement, enthusiasm
will not last. You must be ready to cope with the
valley. This is why we urge you to read the Bible,
memorize Scripture, have a devotional life, pray
and attend church.

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AND FOLLOW ME":

—One disciple said, "Allow me to go and bury my

father." Jesus said to him, "Follow Me, and let the

dead bury the dead."

— We are to evangelize the world in our generation.

This is our marching order, this is our authority.

Two martyrs were on the way to the stakes to be

burned several centuries ago in England. One of them

said to the other: "Let's light a candle today that will

never be put out in England." Their death did light a

candle that exists to this day. I am asking you to decide

to light a candle. You light a candle. You light a candle,

and we will start a spiritual fire here tonight that could

sweep the world. It could restore the moral principles

that we have lost. It could bring love to the different

races. It could make an impact for world peace. It could

help evangelize the world before 1980. Let's leave here

tonight dedicated, committed and determined to change

the world in the next e'ght years.

FIRST THINGS FIRST
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HOW DOES ONE DESCRIBE, explain, evaluate any-
thing so vital a part of his life as his church?
Certainly, he can list numbers of members, types of
services, and totals of offerings; but he cannot weigh
nor count nor measure anything so fundamental to his
spirit as his church. Hence, the report following cannot
adequately explore the vast scope of our church; it
merely recounts the visible and material achievement.
The spiritual treasures are implicit within this Christian
organism. It has its weaknesses, to be sure; it is made
up of fallible people, but it is God's provision for our
fellowship and service. We love it!

Early History

Organized by Elder S. Z. Sharp in 1879 and later
incorporated in the State of Ohio, on October 30, 1917,
members of the First Brethren Church at Ashland
worshipped in the chapel in old Founders' Hall for more
than forty years. Having no regular pastors during
these years, the congregation called upon the services of
resident elders, college professors, and other devoted
laymen to supply the pulpit and to provide the leader-
ship necessary for the small group. Names of Dr. W. D.
Furry, Dr. J. Allen Miller, Dr. A. D. Gnagey, Dr. R. R.
Teeter, Dr. E. E. Jacobs, Dr. L. L. Garber, Dr. J. A.
Garber and C. F. Yoder were prominent among the
leaders of this early group.

During the pastorate of Dr. Charles Bame, in 1924,
the Brethren felt a need for their own place of worship;
hence, with the substantial assistance of a member —
E. L. Kilhefner — they purchased land on Park Street,
where a building was erected at a cost of $65,000. This
structure was dedicated on May 23, 1926, with a debt
of $42,000 remaining which was retired in 1947.

Later Years

In the years following 1947, the membership gr
and organizations increased until facilities beca
inadequate. Then, in 1963, during the pastorate
Reverend Phil Lersch, a program was launched to
model the sanctuary and to erect an educational u
This program was completed in 1965 at a cost
$150,000. (At this time it is expected that the debt \
be entirely paid within the next year.) Also in this
terval, in 1953, during the pastorate of Clarence F;
banks, the old parsonage was razed and was replaced
a commodious brick dwelling for the pastor's fami
Land behind the church and parsonage was purcha
to provide ample parking space for members.

Pastors

Pastors who have served the church are the foEowiij;
Early Years (1879-1894)
Isaac Kilhefner
A. L. Garber
William C. Perry
J. M. Tombaugh

Part-Tim© Pastors

S. J. Harrison 1894

A. D. Gnagey 1894

J. Allen Miller 1894

Charles F. Yoder 1902

J. L. Gillin 1905

W. D. Furry 1911

J. A. Garber 1919

Full-time Pastors

Charles A. Bame 1923

Doyll Belote 1929

Willis E. Ronk 1935

Charles F. Yoder 1939

L. V. King 1941

W. C. Benshoff 1946

H. H. Rowsey 1947

Clarence Fairbanks 1953

Phil Lersch 1959

George Solomon 1967

Membership

The membership of the church is made up of a wje
spectrum of occupations:

Employees of the College — president, deans, ]>

fessors and staff — 45
Employees of church boards — Missionary Bo; 3,

Publishing Company, Benevolent Board, Boarcjf

Christian Education — 16

Ordained Ministers — 16; Missionaries and tl
families — 2; Licensed Ministers — 1

Dentist — 1; Physicians — 3; nurses — 3; secretary
technicians; factory workers, and others >

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One of the continuing projects of the church has been
support of the Garber Church on Sherman Avenue.
From 1946 to 1959 help was extended to this new con-
gregation, both with regular financial support and with
pastoral and teaching ministries. In 1959 the deed for
the property was signed over to the new congregation,
and in the past few years they have become completely
self-supporting.

In addition to this project, the church has been sup-
porting the Kenneth Solomon family in Argentina and
the Kumar family in India. More recently, a baby-sitting
service is being provided for mothers involved in an
evening education program in the community.

Pastor George Solomon

Today's Program

The church, with a present membership of 475, carries
a busy program under the ministry of Pastor
lomon, with Minister of Christian Education, Larry
ker; Minister of Music, Bradley Weidenhamer; Organ-
, Joan Ronk, and a full complement of committees,
Jards, teachers, etc. The usual Brethren organizations
-.aymen, Women's Missionary Societies, Sisterhoods,
|otherhoods, Signal Lights, Church School groups, etc.
are actively engaged in their own programs, geared
the promotion of Christian activity and service.

!\mong the advantages enjoyed by this congregation
k the presence and participation in church interests
I students and professors from the College and Sem-
iiry, as well as missionaries on furlough and other
ethren workers. Numerous denominational meetings
E held in Ashland; the Missionary Board and Publish-
', Company provide easy access to information and
i?rature of the brotherhood; General Conference, which
held on the College campus enables members to be-
-j"ne more conversant with denominational work and
lerests; proximity to Bethany Camp furnishes oppor-
'lities for service as teachers and counselors to young
t>ple and adults.

Df course, privilege always entails responsibilities;
^refore, members must frequently be prepared to
-certain visiting committee members and boards, to
•>lcome new missionaries and prepare the home for
m, to invite college students into their homes, and
perform numerous other unclassified services.

Summary

These are but a few of the visible elements to be noted
in our church — buildings, members, visitors, projects—
which are a joy to us; however, the greatest blessings
— the imponderables — must be experienced to be com-
municated or understood. The fellowship of Christian
believers, with its attendant esprit de corps, the satisfac-
tion of giving to God's work and doing His will, the
awareness of His providence and presence with us: these
make up a spiritual citidel — our church. We love it!

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Front Row : Mrs. Marilyn Richer eek, Miss Elaine
Pyrch, Mrs. Ruth Prych, Miss Dorothy Carpenter,
Mrs. Katherine Crumlick, Mrs. Fern Smith.

Second Row : Mrs. Aida May Munson, Rev. Rob-
ert Holsinger, Dr. L. E. Lindower, Mrs. Regina

Roivsey.

Third Row: Mr. Bruce Ronk, Mr. Les Young,
William Hubler, Mr. Charles Beekley, Mr. Terry
Lash.

Fourth Row: Mr. Dorman Ronk, Mr. Elton
Whitted, Mr. 0. B. Harding, Pastor George Solo-
mon, Mr. Larry Baker.

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World Religious News

in Keview

POSTAL KATES UP AS

RELIGIOUS PRESS FAILS TO
HALT BOOST

Washington, D.C. (EP) — Despite
strong opposition from the three
major religious press associations,
the Postal Rate Commission has
granted the request to sharply in-
crease both second and third class
non-profit rates. Most damaging to
second class non-profit magazines is
the per piece surcharge that in ten
years will mount to 1.5 cents on each
magazine mailed. Battling "confis-
catory" legislation were the Catholic
Press Assoc, Associated Church
Press, and the Evangelical Press
Association.

The Rate Commission slightly re-
duced the upper limit of non-profit
third class from 14 to 13 cents a
pound which will be reached in a
ten-year period.

Most publishers will not feel the
increases greatly in this year since
the temporary second class non-
profit pound rate of 2.4 cents and
the per piece surcharge of .04 cents
(note 4/100 cents, not 4 cents) will
be maintained for another year.

The non-profit third class pound
rate of 11 cents will be maintained
for two more years.

Challenging the proposed rate in-
creases centainly gave religious mag-
azine publishers a year or more of
reprieve on rate increases. One pub-
lishing house director said the year's
delay saved his publication $9,000.

It is also evident that the princi-
ple of preferential rates for non-
profit publications has been reaf-
firmed as a result of the protracted
postal rate hearings.

Nevertheless escalating postal
rates will continue to plague relig-
ious publishers and mounting costs
will force many publications to fold
unless means can be devised to in-
crease income or cut other costs.

FLORIDA GOVERNOR PRAISES

EXPLO YOUTH'S 'EXAMPLE
OF LOVE'

Dallas (EP) — The young people
participating in the six-day training
seminar called "Explo 72" are
putting forward an example for
their parents to follow, Florida
Governor Reubin Askew told a group
of business executives gathered here
as part of the program.

"What stands out the most when
I see this group of young people in
the Cotton Bowl — with long hair and
short hair, black, white, and yellow,
some neat, some not so neat — is that
they have all found a common bond
in Christ. They accept each other
for what they are — children of God,"
Askew said.

He wondered how many adults in
the same setting . . . could adapt
as readily and exude the same love.

"They are showing us the way,"
remarked the Democratic politician
mentioned as a possible vice presi-
dential candidate.

ASTRONAUT TELLS SO.
BAPTISTS HE'S GIVING
LIFE TO GOD

Philadelphia (EP) — Moon walker
James Irwin, who told 6,000 South-
ern Baptist women and their guests
here that he encountered God on his
space trips each time he prayed, said
he will drop out of the space pro-
gram to give his total attention to
God's work.

The Apollo 15 moon trip pilot said
his goal will be to tell men every-
where of his faith in Jesus Christ
and that God was there on the moon.

Irwin shared the podium at the
opening session of the annual meet-
ing of the Southern Baptist Woman's
Auxiliary with W. A. Criswell of
Dallas.

TEENS STILL HEAVY

ON DRUGS

Washington, D.C. (EP)— Althoi
there are no figures showing h
many continue to use them, three
every 50 teenagers say they hi
tried heroin, a broad governm
survey has revealed.

One in 10 has tried hashish, 1
of every 25 have tried LSD, rr
caline, or peyote. The same num
have tried "speed" and one in
has tried cocaine.

Sponsored by the National C<
mission on Marijuana and Di
Abuse, the survey was hailed as
most comprehensive look ever tal
at drug use in the U.S.

The findings are based on a s;
pling of 3,186 persons, including
youngsters.

STANFORD PROFESSOR SAYS
PARENTS ARE TO BLAME
FOR YOUTH DRUG USE

San Francisco (EP) — By obs«'f-
ing family practices and backgrou 1
a Stanford University professor s.jsi
he can predict with 90 per cent I
curacy whether youngsters will I
come "high risk" or "heavy" d||
users.

It's not the generation gap, sjs
Dr. Richard H. Blum which is jo
blame when white, middle class ta-
agers become heavy drug users.

The key factors, he said in kj
interview at the Stanford Institfe
for Public Policy Analysis, are im
ily income, political and religijs
beliefs, attitudes toward authoaj
and toward youthful rebellion fl
self-expression, and parental use if
alcohol and drugs.

God-fearing, church-attending fil
ilies are low risk, he said. Stjj
religions were cited as having ep
lower incident of waywardness.

Dr. Blum said the richer the fl
ily the higher the risk. A moth i
sedative and medication use and 1
parent's use of alcohol, he said is
copied by kids. He said high il
homes also had an outright dercji-
tive attitude toward cops and deci |
what laws they would obey. Co !>
lated with the use of drugs also i Is
parental acceptance of youthful am
expression and rebellion and
goals of spontaneity, self-express
and individualism for children.

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rOSPEL LIGHT ADDS NEW DIVISION

Names Dean Dalton Vice President

[n its rapidly expanding service program, Gospel
?ht Publications of Glendale, California, has estab-
hed the Denominational Services Division, naming
an A. Dalton Vice President and Director, according
an announcement May 15 by William T. Greig, Chair-
in and Treasurer.

'Along with his outstanding executive ability, Mr.
llton brings to this new division an intimate knowledge

Christian Education and a wide acquaintance with
urches and denominational leaders across the coun-
r," Mr. Greig observed.

Under Mr. Daiton's leadership this new division will
ide the cooperative efforts of Gospel Light and indi-
lual denominations in developing and publishing
L's LIVING WORD CURRICULUM so that it serves
3 specific needs of each denomination. In this broad-
ing program, the Denominational Services Division
11 serve as the liaison for all relationships between
i denominations and G/L's publications program and
^ International Center for Learning.
Mr. Dalton has been a member of the Gospel Light
iff since 1958, serving as Director of Educational ser-
ies and Vice President of Marketing. He speaks and
ites with the authority of broad personal experience

the field of Christian Education. His is a versatile
ckground as a pastor, youth director, college instruc-
', and public school teacher. Over a span of thirty
ars he has been intimately associated with Christian
ucation on every level in the school and church.
'This new position at Gospel Light is an exciting
allenge to me," Mr. Dalton commented, "because the
npany is engaged in a ministry of eternal significance
rldwide. Presently G/L's LIVING WORD CURRI-
JLUM is used by more than 65 denominations, in up-
irds of 50,000 churches and in 85 countries."
VIr. Dalton holds degrees in the field of education,
eluding post-graduate studies at the University of
inver and the National University of Mexico. His
iiievements are recognized in WHO'S WHO IN
MERICAN EDUCATION, CREATIVE PERSONAL-
TIES OF THE WORLD, and WHO'S WHO IN THE
ijEST. He has completed professional courses through
American Management Association.

Mr. Dalton has spoken regularly at a number of col-
leges, institutes, seminaries and Christian gatherings.
He has personally conducted training sessions for nearly
75,000 workers from over 3,000 churches, as he has
traveled over one million miles, including trips to Cen-
tral America and the Lands of the Bible.

He has served on the Board of Directors of the Nation-
al Sunday School Association, has served on the Board
of Christian Education of the Southwest Baptist Con-
ference and in various leadership positions in his home
church, Bethany Baptist Church of Thousand Oaks,
California.

He is a contributing editor for TEACH Magazine, and
a regular contributor to media in the field of Christian
Education.

ONE FOR ALL AND ALL FOR ONE

ALL CONFERENCE BANQUET— AUGUST 18, 1972, 5:30 P.M.

ASHLAND COLLEGE CONVOCATION CENTER

One banquet for all — not many banquets

One price — not several to pay for — one cost only $4.00

One program for all — many groups participating — it is the evening
program

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GERALD ALAN BARR was ordained to the Brethi
Ministry in the Walcrest Brethren Church, Ma
field, Ohio, June 11, 1972. Ministers officiating in 1
service were: Rev. Kenneth L. Sullivan, Pastor of W
crest Brethren Church; Rev. J. Ray Klingensmith, Che
man of the Department of Religion, Ashland Collej
Dr. Charles R. Munson, Associate Professor of Practi
Theology, Ashland Theological Seminary; Rev. Delb
B. Flora, Professor of New Testament, Ashland Th
logical Seminary ; Dr. Albert T. Ronk, Church Histori
Ashland Theological Seminary.

Gerald Alan Barr was born November 10, 1946,
Mansfield, Ohio, the first child of Jack and Kather
Barr.

He was graduated from Mansfield Senior High Sent
where he was a member of National Honor Society,
1964. While attending Ashland College, he participa
in Alpha Theta and Circle K, and was on the Dea
List. Jerry received his Bachelor of Arts degree in I
tory from Ashland College in June, 1968, and his Mas
of Divinity degree May 21, 1972, from Ashland Th
logical Seminary.

Jerry has served as supply pastor at the Newark i
Akron Brethren churches, and for the past two ye
he has been student pastor at the Church of the Mas
in Steuben, Ohio. He has also spent one summer a
chaplain at Hawthornden State Hospital.

In August 1970, Jerry married Linda Lou Eagle
the West Alexandria Brethren Church. On May 4, IE
they became the parents of Gerald Alan Barr, Jr.

Jerry's plans for the future are to continue in
pastoral ministry.

NSSA CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SEMINAR SLATED

The 1972 Christian Education Leadership Seminar, sponsored by the National
Sunday School Association, is scheduled for the Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles, October
16-19. It will be followed immediately by the Greater Los Angeles Sunday School
Association (GLASS) Convention, October 19-21, in which the NSSA is cooperating.

Designed for Christian Education leaders from across the nation and Canada, the
Seminar will feature speakers, panels, and resource ideas for those engaged in direc-
ting Christian Education programs in denominations, publishing firms, area associa-
tions, and local churches. Expected attendance is 600.

Some of the featured speakers include Dr. Roger Blackwell, Professor of Religious
Education, Talbot Theological Seminary, LaMirada, California; Dr. Ray Stedman,
Pastor, Penninsula Bible Church, Palo Alto, California; Dr. Vernon Grounds, Presi-
dent Conservative Baptist Seminary, Denver, Colorado.

Small group participation, sharing sessions, and demonstrations of new resources
will provide personal opportunities for professional growth.

Registration information will be released soon. Inquiries may be addressed to:

National Sunday School Association
Post Office Box 685
Wheaton, Illinois 60187

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MINERAL CONFERENCE
1ISSION PROGRAM
PeAKeR

Dr. Paul C. Hartford

Kuthor, lecturer, world traveler, pilot, missionary,
[unselor, Doctor of Humanities — Dr. Paul C. Hartford

will be the Missions Program speaker at General Con-
ference this year

He has spent the past thirty years motivating, inspir-
ing, challenging and instructing young men. At present
as Vice President of World Opportunities, Inc. he is
holding Leadership Training Seminars in many parts of
the United States and in some major cities of the world.
He has spoken in fifty countries in recent years. His.
life is most exciting, colorful, diversified and challeng-
ing. His approach to personal development is timeless,
yet fresh and vital.

Academic accomplishments include study in the fields
of architecture, aeronautics, (he holds a commercial
pilots license and a mechanics license ), psychology,
music and theology (an ordained minister for 35 years).
He has been awarded a Doctorate of Humanities Degree
for his more than a quarter century of pioneering in
flight missions and national youth leadership develop-
ment overseas.

There are many "firsts" that are credited to Hartford.
He was, for example, the first man to fly a small single
engine aircraft over the Andes Mountains in Ecuador,
South America. For this first accomplishment in 1946
he was awarded the coveted membership as Fellow of
the Royal Geographic Society of England (F.R.G.S.).
He is an active member of the Aircraft Owners and
Pilots Association and a licensed Ham Radio Operator.

Paul C. Hartford is a recognized authority on leader-
ship development and motivation. From his reflective
mind comes ideas and concepts that can be defined as
vividly contemporary and eminently practical. His pro-
grams are informative and challenging.

He is married and makes his home in St. Petersburg,
Florida.

NEW MISSION POLICY IN INDONESIA

'Great policy changes have been adoped as a result
I a mighty movement of the Holy Spirit among
lUthern Baptist missionaries while meeting in con-
ipence last July in Indonesia. In a thorough restudy
I mission strategy, drastic changes were decided by
E body.

Ohurch Growth Bulletin for January 1972 reports
iirst and foremost, the Mission accepted the challenge
j win one million souls in the next ten years. To do
js the Mission voted to place priority on the planting
j house churches among the millions of Indonesia.
Ije Mission decided to build no more church buildings
3d to move completely away from the idea of subsidy

fact all churches and pastors will be self-supporting
July 31, 1973 and no new work will begin with sub-

y from foreign funds.)

fhe Mission voted to discontinue the present program
~ seminary education and use the campus for confer-

ence grounds. The seminary staff will be reassigned as
f.eld evangelists to pioneer a new type of leadership
training. The Mission structure will be completely re-
worked. Recognizing that missionary housing and
standard of living have been hindrances to evangelism,
the mission has taken action to bring housing and living
standards more in line with the overall policy of out-
reach and simpler living.

In keeping with this pattern of work, the Mission
found over $94,000 on the books that will be returned to
the Foreign Mission Board as money they will not need
under the new pattern.

For further details on this and other developments in
Indonesia see Dr. Ebbie Smith's book, God's Miracles:
Indonesian Church Growth, William Carey Library, 533
Hermosa Street, South Pasadena, California 91030."
(from Asia Pulse published by the Evangelical Missions
Information Service)

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LOST CREEK

New Look and New Project

HRHE Riverside Christian Training School's Board of
1 Directors Meeting was held May 4 and 5 at Lost
Creek, Kentucky. Members of the Home Mission Com-
mission of the Missionary Board were in attendance.
The chairman of this Commission, Reverend Woodrow
Immel and his wife of the North Manchester, Indiana
Church wrote about Lost Creek in a recent church
newsletter.

"We are thankful for the hospitality extended to us
while there, and Becky Baker, a member of our church,
presently housemother at Wheeler Home provided an
apartment for us with a private bath an kitchenette.

"The observations we made at Lost Creek are most
encouraging as we note that every effort is being made
to keep the school clean, plant grass seed, get rid of the
rubbish around the campus, and in general, care for the
facility there. (See NEWS FROM THE HILLS,
INSIGHT Vol. Ill No. 3 of April 1972.) The 'Transplant
a Tree Day' and 'Plant Pretty Posies' projects have all
added to the beauty of the campus. The involvement of
the students themselves in taking pride in the campus
and accomplishing this work gives one more assurance
of the 'future look' of campus.

"In Becky Baker's classroom, the students helped to
paint the cement block walls a pretty shade of blue,
reserving one wall for a brightly striped wallpaper
which complements the blue paint. The radiator cover
and Becky's desk were painted an antique red, and bright
pink cotton drapery decorated the window area. As I
visited the class (in session), one could sense the pride
which her students radiated as they watched for my
reaction to the room.

"Never has the school had better facilities nor better
faculty and staff! But because of this, the financial
needs have increased — along with inflation, in which
we all find ourselves. Several students have had to quit
because they could not pay their tuition fees. This is
tragic, because these youngsters come to Riverside
because they want to — not because they are forced to.

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Evangel

Many will have no alternative but to become vagra
and prostitutes unless they are able to continue tl
education, as many of the homes from which they ccrj
would encourage this sick way of life. So it is our pra; j|
that funds will be available — not for special proje'S
necessarily, but for the very existence of the schr.
They need Operating Funds.

"We drove to Buckhorn State Park where the Jun 1
Senior Banquet was to be held in the lodge there. 'J
secured a room overlooking the large reservoir th<i,
and spent a leisurely afternoon waiting for the event!
the evening. There were 11 juniors and 11 seniors, j|
faculty members, Dr. and Mrs. Harold Barnett, Princill
and Mrs. Doran Hostetler and sponsor, Miss l\\.
Drushal. We had taken the marimba down, as IV jg
Drushal had 'caught us unawares' by telephone ij;
evening, and there was no logical excuse for not goi:;!
Well, I'm happy to say I didn't have the time for I
cuses, because it was one of the finest experiences ]§
had for a long time. Makes one wonder how mvp
blessings we miss, just because we excuse ourselis
from the opportunities sometimes offered us to serve 1
various capacities. The young people were most ]]jj
ponsive — listening to music of yesteryear — when|[
graduated! — aiong with some more updated music <'l
concluding with a group of the gospel songs, some f
which had their origin in Kentucky. They viewed a fijj
'What's It All About?' that was most appropriate p
young people, and after changing from their prey:
youthful formals into jeans and scuff clothing, tl/
enjoyed a boat trip up the river aboard a pontoon b<|;.|
The park manager had spread hay and lifesaving ciji-
ions on board to give the appearance of a hay ride— 'i
boat!

"The pleasant weather, the seeming coincidences I
which music and themes worked out, the safe trip, ;|3j
the understanding which developed as the result of fe
visit — all must have been led by the Holy Spirit. Aflji-
made plans just couldn't have worked out that wj!
We praise Him for His leading."

Man-made plans that have followed meetings il
spring at Lost Creek include a Scholarship Project lr
Riverside Christian Training School. In order to liJ
courage students continued enrollment at the school «(

Riverside Christian Training
School Campus

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underwrite support for staff members, a Scholarship

jject is offered to the Brethren.

$55.00 monthly, during school year

Resident Students

a. Orphans (presently four on campus)

$25.00 monthly, during school year

Non-resident Students

a. destitute students from broken homes
(20 students)

b. faculty children's education expense (10 students)
$30.00 monthly — entire year — support of a Faculty
member

A scholarship Committee from Riverside Christian
Training School will be working with the Missionary
Board with the latter assigning orphans, students and
staff to Brethren desirous of contributing monthly sup-
port. Also, contributions could be made to an open
scholarship fund to encourage Brethren to give varying
amounts of support to aid children, which would not be
personalized. Should you be interested in a regular
monthly support for children or staff or in making
any contributions to the scholarship fund, write to the
Missionary Board of The Brethren Church, 530 College
Avenue, Ashland, Ohio 44805.

HE IS ALWAYS WATCHING

by Becky Baker

Let love be your greatest aim. As we obey this
commandment, to love one another, the dark-
ness in our lives disappears and the new light
of life in Christ shines in. I Corinthians 14:1;
I John 2:8.

[}|IVERSIDE has long been called a light in the hills.
L And as I came here last August to let the light of
3rist shine through me, I found I had a lot of growing
ilove to do. It has been a wonderful experience as I
f'.ch out to feel the length, width, height, and breadth
God's love in my life and the lives of my students.

Eleven fifth and sixth graders have been my delight
and discouragement five days a week this past school
year. Previously I had taught two years in a public
school, but never had I felt so free to let the love of
God flow through me to my students. One day this year
one of my students raised his hand and said, "You smile
all the time, even when you have to spank us." My
honest reply was, "That's to show you that I love you."

God is placed first in the school lives of our students.
Each day is begun with Bible classes and a chapel
period. But God isn't restricted to these two periods, for
we are free to speak of God throughout the day. And
opportunities do come! A friend and I share Bible verses
each day and usually exchange them right before my
freshman algebra class. Many times as I walked into
class reading my Bible verse, my students would note
the smile on my face and ask me to read my "pink slip"
to them. Or sometimes when they didn't have their
work done, they'd warn me by telling me I'd better read
my "pink slip" before we started class. And more than
once, the verse that was written on that pink slip was
one that fit them for the day.

One of the high points of the year for me and my
fifth and sixth graders was one of the last days of the
school year when we hiked to the top of a nearby hill.
We stopped at the cemetery where Rev. Drushal is
buried and then continued up to a large table rock
where we had a picnic lunch. Before heading downward
we sang songs (you should hear them sing!) and read
psalms. One of the psalms I read was Psalm 121, includ-
ing verses 3-5: "He will never let me stumble, slip or
fall. For He is always watching, never sleeping.
Jehovah Himself is caring for you!" Afterward, Paul
looked over the edge of the high rock we were sitting
on, and said, "I'm sure glad God won't let me fall!"

Commencement was for me the highlight of the year,
though I hadn't actually taught any of the seniors. As
they sang their chosen theme, "We've Only Just Begun,"
and as they left that night, I could watch them go and
confidently say, "I am sure that God who began the
good work within you will keep right on helping you
grow in His grace until His task within you is finally
finished on that day when Jesus Christ returns."
Phil. 1:6.

That is the prayer of the Riverside staff for our
students.

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DEVOTIONAL PROGRAM FOR AUGU!

Call to Worship
Song: Service
Circle of Prayer

Bible Studies:

Seniors: What Do We Have Worth Sharing?

Juniors: FIRST THINGS FIRST
My Destiny

SENIOR BIBLE STUDY

Discussion Questions:

Seniors: Discussion over chosen book

Special Music

Song:

"Spirit of Sisterhood"

S.M.M. Benediction

WHAT DO WE HAVE WORTH SHARING?

When you are in love, what is the most natural thing
you want to do? Isn't it to share your ecstasy with the
rest of the world? Well, at least you feel as if you have
enough joy to share with the whole world, but you
probably have to settle for sharing with a few close
friends. What, then, hinders us from sharing our joy
of "being in love" with Christ? Why is it we hold back
in telling the world about Him . . . seeking just the
right time and place to talk about Jesus Christ? Is it
that we haven't really let Him into our lives? Or that
we haven't really experienced the joy only He can give?

STUDY

Prerequisites to Sharing- Christ Effectively

1. We must first of all be convinced of the Good News
ourselves (Ool. 1:23). We must have accepted it for
our own lives (Eph. 2:8, 9). We must realize what
Christ has done for us (Eph. 1:16-20; Eph. 3:6;
Mark 5:19).

Discuss what our Good News is, briefly.

2. In what must we be well-grounded? Colossians 3:16;
II Timothy 3:15-17 (Living New Testament) ; II Tim-
othy 2:15 (last part)

3. What ingredient is necessary in our lives to make
us effective in sharing? Colossians 2:10; Colossians
1:29; I Corinthians 2:4

Why Share Jesus Christ?

1. What concern does John speak of? John 14:6

2. How does Christ's love in us affect our concern for
others? II Corinthians 5:13-15

3. Christ expected that we would want to share our
greatest of all love experiences. Acts 1:8

4. How does Paul view sharing? As a task? II Corin-
thians 5:18-21; Ephesians 3:7, 8; (Living New
Testament)

5. What does sharing add to our lives? I John 3-5;
John 15:10-12

by Geneva Berkshij?

GOD

YOU

OTHERS

For Discussion

Perhaps some of the girls in your group or your 1
ers attended EXPLO '72 in Dallas this summer. A:
them to share with you a few of their new insight
any of the experiences they may have had while tfc

There is a song written by Kurt Kaiser entitled "I
It On," which some of the girls in your group
know. The words are so fitting as we consider "s
ing," that it would be good to have read or to have
girls sing it during your meeting. (One of the bool
can be found in is Sing- 'n' Celebrate! published by W
— 'available at the Brethren Bookstore or probably r
any Christian bookstore.)

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INIOR BIBLE STUDY

Page Twenty-five

FIRST THINGS FIRST

MY DESTINY

My destiny is hidden within my King,

And my soul I have given to Him.

My future is bound within His hands,

And I know He'll lead my way.

When I'm cold and alone I will never fear.

Tho' the storms of life may abide,

When I lose all hope then I hear Him say,

"Lift up your heart I am near."

My destiny is hidden within my King,

And my soul I have given to Him.

My future is bound within His hands,

And I know He'll lead my way.

This is the last of the articles I am to write for you
1 somehow the words of the song "My Destiny"
med to be an appropriate closing for the year.

n this year we have read many verses of Scripture
kt told us of some of the First Things expected of us.
e studied about being born again and finding Christ
i! Savior; about loving God with all our heart, mind,
;pl and strength; about loving our neighbors; about
jling others of the news of Jesus; about how we must
j'give others as we have been forgiven; about com-
jinion; about being last in order to be first; and about
iying to God, when to pray and how; and many other
pas that affect our Christian witness. I hope you have
|oyed our studies together, but most of all I hope in
me way they have made you to think, and then grow

your Christian life.

by Mary Ellen Drushal

The song, "My Destiny" should have special meaning
for each one of us, for truly, the destiny of every Chris-
tian lies in God's hands. Destiny is a word that is used
more in music than it is in every-day language, so let
me give you Webster's definition: "The inevitable or
necessary succession of events, what will necessarily
happen to me; (one's) fortune, that which determines
events." Now, I said that once we become a Christian
our destiny is in God's hands. I don't mean to imply
that we become puppets for we do have a veto power
and an initiative all our own.

When a person becomes a Christian, no one tells him
that he will no longer have problems or never be afraid
or uncertain again, for to live a Christian life is not
always easy or convenient. But a new Christian is told
that he will have a life of joy and peace. Christ did not
have an "easy or convenient" time on the Cross, so why
should we expect more? The Bible says, "Don't worry
about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for
what you need, always asking Him with a thankful
heart. And God's peace, which is far beyond human
understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe,
in Christ Jesus" (Phil. 4:6 and 7).

"Lift up your heart I am near."

FIRST THINGS FIRST
Matthew 6:33

Pag* Twenty-six

The Brethren Evangijit

ixpfo

DALLAS, TEXAS Despite hard rains drenching the
Cotton Bowl, well over 50,000 persons attending Explo
72, June 12-17, 1972, heard a challenge to go out and
help change the world through evangelism.

Delegates attending the massive Christian training
conference under way in Dallas through Saturday stayed
through the rain, singing, cheering and braving the
downpour which occurred Thursday.

Dr. Bill Bright, president of Campus Crusade for
Christ International, sponsor of Explo, said that world
leaders " "fear some mad man will push the button and
incinerate mankind."

Men's hearts are filled with fear and dread, frustra-
tion and despair. Man cannot cope with pollution of

the environment, the rising tide of crime and violeie,
the drug and sex oriented youth rebellion, urban spr.d
racial tension, social and moral decay," Dr. Bright sjd,

The Presbyterian layman stressed that the only sfl
tion to these problems is Jesus. He challenged |i«
rained-on delegates to commit their lives and help e'
gelize the world.

Christians, he said, "must set in motion a sweejig
spiritual revolution that will turn the tide and rejaJ
to mankind in the glorious gospel of Christ the bjic
answers to the problems of this world."

Evangelist Billy Graham, greeting the crowd bejre
Bright's speech, quipped that Bright as a Presbytein
"believes in sprinkling. We Baptists believe in imip

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Page Twenty-seven

a for baptism." Graham added, "tonight we have been

nersed!"

arlier in the day at a luncheon for laymen Graham
h that young people are leading the way in religion.

iey have found Christ and are now praying for their
lents. It is usually the other way around."
le added that during the eventful week he realized
<ny of these young people once had been going to
\g orgies. "Now they are chanting, 'Praise the Lord!' "
I concluded.

Florida Governor Reuben Askew, whose name has
«n mentioned as a possible running mate for Sen.
;brge McGovern should McGovern get the Democratic
mination, told the businessmen that he too has been

azed at the spirit of youth in Dallas.
One Florida governor told business leaders that they
ild learn from these young people. "I think it is im-
j-tant for those in public l.fe to share their Christian
jth," he said.

:We have been busy selling washing machines and
lomobiles. But we have been reluctant to sell the
•y thing that should mean so much in our lives," he
led.

puring the day hundreds of young delegates literally
ok to the streets" of Dallas to engage in witnessing, a

term used by delegates for sharing their testimony
with others.

In pairs and in groups they knocked on doors using
techniques they have learned in their hours of training
during the week. They talked to patrolmen, bus drivers
and waitresses.

Officials of Explo, such as 29-year-old Paul Eshel-
man, director, explain that the thrust of the meet is to
train youths in evangelism.

In keeping with that purpose, tons of training
materials have been distributed. Students waited in
line at a makeshift bookstore behind the Cotton Bowl.
Some said they were lined up half an hour as staff
members manning eight cash registers worked at rapid
pace.

Three trucks busily distributed training materials to
satellite book stores in Explo offices across the city.
While all training materials used during the week are
included in a registration packet, delegates were stock-
ing up on materials to take home as they endeavored to
spread the Word.

Meanwhile, Dallas police continued to heap praise on
Explo delegate;. Officers on the beat and at headquar-
ters agreed this has been one of the best behaved groups
of young people ever to assemble in Dallas.

CROSS ON THE GOAL LINE— An enthusiastic, young- crowd of 70,000
persons jammed the Cotton Bowl in Dallas Tuesday night (June 13) in
the first of four evening rallies for EXPLO '72. The crowd heard Evan-
gelist Billy Graham, who is honorary chairman of the group, describe the
happy gathering as a "Christian happening which will show the whole
world that Christian youth are on the march." The crowd responded with
many chants, "Jesus cheers," and symbols . . . such as the cross formed
by 80 kids on the goal line of the Cotton Bowl.

PHOTO BY CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST, INTERNATIONAL

Page Twenty-eight

CENTRAL DISTRICT

CONFERENCE

THE BRETHREN CHURCH

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FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH
LANARK, ILLINOIS

JULY 21-22, 1972

Theme: "First Things First"
Text: Matthew 6:33

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PROGRAM I

FRIDAY MORNING— JULY 21

10:30 Opening of the 1972 Conference

Elder Glenn Grumbling, Moderir

Appointment of Committees Moden r

Song Service

Welcome Lan I

Response of Visiting Delegates

10:45 Devotions Cerro Gcjo

Special Music Lanik

Message Elder Wm. Livings jjj

Vice Moder;jr
"First Things First"

11:30 Credentials Registered
Housing arrangements

11:45 Lunch

FRIDAY AFTERNOON

i
1:15 Simultaneous Sessions

W.M.S., Laymen, Pastors, Youth

2:15 Song Service

Devotions Wate

Special Music Milledgev

Business Session

Report of Credential Committee

Acknowledgements of General Representati

Election of Officers

Report of Nominating Committee

Election of Board Members
District Mission Board
Conference Board of Trustees
Ministerial Examining Board
Ashland College Trustees
General Conference Executive Committer
District Board of Christian Education
Board of Evangelists
Resolutions Committee
Old Business

3:15 Committee and Board Meetings

4:15 Fellowship Hour

5:15 Evening Meal

Conference Officers 7:00

Moderator ----- Elder Glenn Grumbling
Vice Moderator - Elder Wm. Livingston

Secretary Brother A. C. Glessner

Treasurer - - - - - - Brother Harold Real

Statistician - Brother George W. Bunn 8:15

FRIDAY EVENING

Song Service
Announcements

Devotions Cedar F

Special Music Wate J*

Moderator's Address . . . Elder Glenn Grumb g
Benediction

Board Meetings

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SATURDAY MORNING— JULY 22

30 Simultaneous Sessions

W.M.S., Laymen, Pastors, Youth

Song Service

Devotions Lanark

Special Music Cedar Falls

Business Session

Minutes

Credential Report

Treasurer's Report

District Camp Report

District Board of Christian Education

District Mission Board
Chairman and Treasurer

District Board of Evangelists

District Board of Trustees

District Ministerial Examining Board

Ashland College Trustees Report

Resolutions Committee Report

Constitution Study Committee Report

Statistician's Report

Unfinished Business

New Business

45 Coffee Break and Fellowship

15 Inspiration Brother Don Coleman

00 Lunch

SATURDAY AFTERNOON

1:30 Simultaneous Sessions

W.M.S., Laymen, Pastors, Youth

2:30 Final Business Session
Minutes

Credentials Report
Conference Invitation 1973
Unfinished Business
Final Reading of the Minutes
Adjournment

3:00 Denominational Interest

Time for Questions and Answers
Central Council
Ashland College
Ashland Theological Seminary
Benevolent Board
Christian Education Board
Publication Board
Missionary Board

4:30 Committee and Board Organization Meetings

5:00 Evening Meal — W.M.S. After Dinner Speaker

AUXILIARIES

Woman's Missionary Society

FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Devotions Milledgeville

Special Music .... Dorothy Ruth Glenn, Milledgeville

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SATURDAY MORNING

Devotions Cerro Gordo

Special Music Cerro Gordo

SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Devotions Lanark

Special Music Lanark

SATURDAY EVENING

Special Speaker H. Raymond Aspinall

Special Music . . Connie & Bonnie Bowrey & Joy Mason

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POETRY CORNER

HEAVEN IS LIKE UNTO—?

by Ruth DeLozier

He said, "My dear I love you, will you marry me?

At first it will be a little hard for thee,

I won't be able to give you everything—

But we'll work together and together we'll sing."

She said, "Sure but a few things I must know:

In our home I must guide you — to me you must bow.

If things get tough — don't expect help from me

For housekeeping's not my talent — you can surely see.

And if I meet someone I like better than you

I'd like to forget our marriage for a day or two."

Only one thing could he reply—
His only answer was, "Goodbye.

She met God one day — He said, "I love you,

But while on earth you've got work to do."

She said, "Sure, God, I'll be your child,

This place called Heaven sure sounds wild.

But there's a few things, Lord, you should know

Before I leave this earth below;

I'd like to do it my way, Lord —

It's too much trouble to study your Word.

Don't expect me to stay with you if the going gets roi

I'm not fond of witnessing — someone else

can do this stuff.
If I find something else more exciting than you
I'd like to forget you for a day or two.

Only one thing could God reply—
His only answer was "Goodbye."

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ONE GENERAL CONFERENCE BANQUET
( not many)

Swiss steak and trimmings
ONE COST (not many banquet tickets to buy)

$4.00
ONE INCLUSIVE PROGRAM INCLUDING ALL
BOARDS:

Aspinall Family,

Brethren House,

World Relief,

Summer Crusaders,

W.M.S. Missionary Project,

Musical Numbers,

Brethren Care, etc., etc., etc.
This is the whole program for Fr.'day evening, August
18. Come on let's support this new venture in pro-
gramming and economics. Program and banquet are
one. Make your reservations now.

Send the form below to: Central Council Office, 524
College Avenue, Ashland, Ohio. Banquet/program reser-
vations must be made prior to General Conference and
picked up and paid for by August 16 noon.

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Number of reservations requested at $4.00 each

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CHEEP ADVICE

>r*V//

A thumbprint on the Bible is more im-
portant than a footprint on the moon,

A person's faith is not judged by what
he says about it, but by what he does
about it.

Parents can tell but never teach unless
they practice what they preach

Are your frustrated? If so, just remem-
ber that the great oak is a little nut that
held its ground!

The big question today is not what the
world is coming to but WHEN.

A switch in time saves crime.

Funny how a dollar can look so big
when you take it to church, and so small
when you take it to the store.

LAFF-A-UTTLE

A Texas newspaper offered a prize for
the best essay on "Why I'm glad to be a
Texan" in 25,000 words or more.

Diplomats are not only found in govern-
ment agencies. I heard of a fellow who
tried to get off the hook by asking his
wife: "How do you expect me to remember
your birthday when you never look any
older?"

A group of senior citizens were attend-
ing a lecture and the speaker was reaching
the climax of his address and said: "The
time has come when we must get rid of
socialism and communism and anarchism,
and . . .

At this point, a little lady in the rear of
the room arose slowly but with great
enthusiasm shouted: While we are at it,
let's get rid of rheumatism, too!"

A man walked into the rent control
office in New York City and asked if they
could tell him who his landlord was.

"The man you pay the rent to," the
clerk replied.

"Don't pay no rent," said the man.
"Found this vacant building a few months
back and moved in. Been there ever since."

"Well, what are you worrying about?"
asked the clerk. "You have no complaint."
"I sure do," retorted the man. "The roof
leaks and if somebody don't come and fix
it pretty soon, I'm gonna move out!"

A husband was complaining about the
dinner his wife had set on the table. "Now
what's wrong?" She asked angrily "Mon-
day you raved about the meat loaf,
Tuesday you said the meat loaf was
delicious, yesterday you said you like
meat loaf, now all of a sudden, today you
don't like meatloaf."

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MONDAY (August 14)— WORLD RELIEF FILM FESTIVAL

Memorial Chapel
(Come when you can — Leave when you must)

7:25 THE GONG! ! !

7:30 EARLY SHOW

"This Is How It Is" (Full color filmstrip story of World Relief Commis-
sion work around the world. Taped narration.)

8:05 MONDAY NITE AT THE MOVIES

"Color Slide Pictures and Tape-Recorded Singing"

(Obtained by Phil and John Lersch on the World Relief tour of South-
east Asia in April, 1972. "Live" commentary.)

8:45 LATE SHOW

"Bangladesh ... Its Tragedies & Triumphs"

9:15 LATER SHOW

"A Chance To Live"

9:40 LATE, LATE SHOW

"The Many Faces of Vietnam"

FRIDAY (August 18)— SEVENTH ANNUAL "SUPPER" FOR WORLD RELIEF

12:15 Ashland College Cafeteria (No official program)

FRIDAY (August 18)— WORLD RELIEF SEWING & KNITTING WORKSHOP

1:30 Held in Chapel

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In This issue:

3 It's Conference Time Again (Editorial)

4 Memorial to Elder Freeman Ankrum

5 Board of Christian Education
7 Explo 72

10 Missionary News

15 Cheep Advice — Laff-A-Little

16 Know Your Brethren Churches featuring

The Smithville, Ohio Brethren Church

18 "God Save Our People"

Ecology and God . . . Part I
by Thomas A. Schultz

20 The Third Work Of The Spirit
by Dr. Klass Runia

25 Motivated Men

26 News From The Brethren

28 Jefferson Brethren Church Dedication

Goshen, Indiana

29 World Religious News in Review

MEMBER

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NOTES and COMMENTS

LAYMEN'S SPEAKER

Mr. Howard S. Armerding, Chaplain of Gideons
International, will be the speaker at the Laymen's Public
Service, Tuesday evening, the first night session of the
1972 General Conference.

Mr. Armerding became a member of the Gideons in
1941, served as treasurer of his local camp in Massa-
chusetts, then camp president and in 1953 was elected
to the International Cabinet as Zone Trustee for the
New England area. After serving four years as trustee
he was elected Vice President and in 1959 was named to
the presidency of Gideons International. He is presently
serving his third and last year as Chaplain of the
International.

He served six years on the International Extension
Committee in charge of the work in Europe and the
Middle East. In addition he has represented the Inter-
national Cabinet at State Conventions of the Gideons in
all 48 states, many on several occasions.

The Armerdings are the parents of three sons, all
married, and are the proud grandparents of seven. After

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spending thirty years in the building business, Mr. I
erding went on the road selling for Standard B;fid
Some twelve years ago he went into the cen^
business and is now President and General Manaj ' '
the Mt. Olivet Memorial Park, Ltd., in Zion, Illirjs.

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IT'S CONFERENCE TIME AGAIN

Another General Conference may be in session
the time this issue reaches many of our sub-
"ibers. We would like to emphasize how impor-
it this -week has been in the past, how very
portant it will be this year and most of all the
[ritual blessings that can be received in spite of
the routine reports and seemingly countless
%rd meetings that are a vital segment of any
iference and which make up the challenges that
\ set before the Brethren Church.
k. short article dealing with the subject of con-
fences ivas ivritten by Rev. John Young, pres-
\ly pastoring the Pittsburgh, Pa. Brethren
urch and moderator of the Pennsylvania Dis-
ct for 1972. This article is inserted on this page
a guest editorial which provides very nourish-
< food for thought, not only for regular
enders of Conference, but for those who have
■jer attended such an affair.

ONFERENCES are a way of life for the
f Brethren Church. They are a precious part
cur glorious heritage. The Pennsylvania Dis-
:t will convene for the 82nd time the last week
this month as the delegates gather in Berlin.
| Moderator of this conference, I would like to
1 this opportunity to direct your thinking to an
llier conference — one that is recorded by the
ppel writers Matthew, Mark and Luke.
The participants in this confrontation were the
■Hnce of Light and the Prince of Darkness : Jesus
I Christ and Satan the Deceiver. Lucifer had
)| plans ! He offered to make a deal the terms
owhich were only favorable to himself. In so
ling, he established a pattern which has been
Ifeely followed by the godless ever since. In other
'vjrds my Brethren the program has not changed,
tiever will, and someday in the not too distant
■ijure, Satan's agent incarnate will sweep to
mrld power and dominion in the person of Anti-
mist. For a time, Lucifer's grand delusion will
i(jm to succeed. I urge you to read the account
):this ancient summit conference in your copy
>:jHoly Scripture (Luke 4:1-22 for instance).

As you read the report by Dr. Luke, did you
notice Satan's 3-point program? His attack was
built around material concepts, delivered with a
great propaganda type build-up, urging a new
togetherness. The wiles of the Devil haven't
changed very much. Our Lord's rebuke to the
enticement of materialistic gains was that ' man
shall not live by bread alone." Jesus knew that it
takes more than a satisfied stomach to set man
free. Yet so many of us (Christians as well as
non-Christians) try to live like the Jones only to
discover when we attain that particular plateau
that the Jones are trying to emulate the Smiths,
and when they catch up with the Smiths — they
all agree that they still aren't too happy — that
there's still too much month left at the end of
the money. Still the endless quest for life's
"greener grass" goes on. In this age of mechani-
zation and early retirements, man has more time
to rest but less to rest upon. Our moral and
spiritual foundation these days is shaky to say
the least. With the propaganda approach, Satan
initiated the big lie technique which is so wide-
spread today. Slewfoot was a great Scripture
quoter — out of context and distorted of course. He
prostituted truth to serve his own evil designs,
and so many today (wittingly or not) do the
same. Their numbers are legion.

Finally in his push for togetherness, Satan
clouds the real issues. We don't need a super-type
church. We can have unity without union.

As we prepare for Conference again, we Breth-
ren need to be reminded that our Lord Jesus
Christ was led into the wilderness to His personal
summit meeting not by Satan but by the Holy
Spirit. Scripture reminds us that He returned in
the power of the Spirit. If the Son of Man knew
complete victory, so can the sons of men. We
have the same allies : the Holy Spirit and the
Holy Bible. We need to claim these truths as our
time for conference — for decisions draws near
again.

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REV. FREEMAN ANKRUM

REV. FREEMAN ANKRUM was called home to be
with his Lord on May 19, 1972, after having served
faithfully the Brethren Church and his Lord for many
years.

Services were conducted from the Bethlehem Church
of the Brethren. Rev. Hays Logan and Rev. John Mills
officiated, assisted by Rev. Dewey Fleishman, pastor of
Bethlehem, and Rev. James Naff. Two of Rev. Ankrum's
favorite hymns, "How Great Thou Art," and "Whisper
Hope" were sung by Rev. Marlin McCann. Burial was
in the Bethlehem Church Cemetery.

Rev. Ankrum was born on April 18, 1890 in Glenford,
Ohio. He was the seventh lineal descendant of Alexander
Mack, founder of the Brethren (Dunkard) Church.

Rev. Ankrum graduated from Ashland College in
1914 and was ordained to the Brethren ministry the
same year. Since that time he has held pastorates in
Kansas, Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsyl-
vania and Maryland. Rev. Ankrum served long and
worked hard for the Brethren Church which he be-
lieved in and the message to which it held. The example
of his life and his sound, down-to-earth presentation of
the gospel message will live on in the lives of many
Brethren people for years to come.

Besides serving the Brethren Church for many years,
he also was a noted historian of the church. He wrote

three books in this field. He was the author of a bog
entitled, "Evolution, What Is It?" which was pri
in 1926.

Rev. Ankrum served as history editor of the Bretiffl
Evangelist for ten years; a member of the Nat. pal
Mission Board for over twenty years where he se(e|
as its vice president and associate and editor of its t jili
cations entitled, "The Brethren Witness," for a nuitei
of years. He served as president of The National lift
isterial Association for several years and served rlnj
years on various district and national committees |nd
boards.

Following his retirement from the active paste jte,
Rev. Ankrum served as interim pastor of the Wpie
Heights, Pennsylvania and Hagerstown, Marvnd
churches.

For the past ten years Rev. Ankrum and his p
Esther have resided in Boones Mill, Virginia. Dijng
this time they enjoyed traveling and the opportuni j to
be with their children and grandchildren |)re
frequently.

Rev. Ankrum is survived by his wife Esther, B<ji$
Mill, Virginia; daughters, Mary Alice Bowman, Bcji.es
Mill; Genevieve Shidley, Sarasota, Florida; sons, ui,
Ithica, New York and David of Northridge, Calif(t>a-

?ust 12, 1972

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VEST ALEXANDRIA EXPERIENCES
VARIED ACTIVITIES

HE West Alexandria BYC has been very busy since
we last reported.

inuary 16th our youth attended the District Youth
y at Hillcrest in Dayton, Ohio. Thirty-eight of our
th attended. We received the banner for the rally,
inuary 23rd the guest speaker at our youth meeting
Chris Boggs, a youth leader in the Union Road
jtecostal Church. He spoke on witnessing,
february 13th we visited the Rust Rest Home in
:pn, Ohio. This included a time of singing and pre-
ing of cookies to all in the home,
'arch 5th the New Lebanon BYC visited and pre-
ed a program concerning their visit to Pacific Gar-
i Mission in Chicago, Illinois.

arch 19th our youth conducted the entire Sunday
'ling service. This included sermonettes by three of
i youth, numbers by the youth choir, other special
lie and testimonies.

ipril 8th our youth attended the Crusade for Christ
) in New Lebanon, Ohio.

i>ril 21st to the 23rd a youth revival was conducted
4he "Regeneration" singing group with Jim and
nsure Gilmer from Teegarden, Indiana. The soloist
c Ball was also present for the entire weekend. On
Uday evening the "Regenerations" conducted the
4ing service. This was followed by refreshments and
Iwshlp in the church basement. On Saturday eve-

a youth banquet was held at 6:00 with youth from
i' Lebanon, Gratis, and Dayton invited. The "Regen-
'ijions" were guests of honor. This was followed by
Hjprogram at 7:30 which consisted of singing and testi-
fies from several members of the group. Following
"Sunday morning service, a carry-in dinner was held,
ood time of fellowship was enjoyed by all. On Sun-
afternoon the "Regenerations" finished their visit
a songfest. This included songs that were composed
wo of the girls in the group. Our entire congregation
serienced a real revival — the Lord was surely very

near to us the entire weekend. This group was a great
inspiration to us all — they are surely led by the Holy
Spirit. Pray that our revival continues!

April 30th our youth visited the Brethren's Home in
Flora, Indiana. We presented a program which included
sermonettes by the youth, special music and testimonies.

May 5th 70 youth attended the film "Two A Penny."
We returned to the church for discussion and refresh-
ments. One received Christ as her personal Savior.

May 7th we attended the District Youth Rally at
Gratis. We again received the banner.

May 14th our youth donated $200 to the local church's
bus fund. Pra'se the Lord! We now have a bus.

May 21st our guest speaker, Mrs, Ruth Shipley, spoke
on "Worldliness,"

June 4th our youth visited the Nursing Home in West
Alexandria singing old favorite hymns for the people
there.

June 5th to the 16th our youth helped in Vacation
Bible School — some as teachers and some as helpers.

June 19th to the 23rd some of our youth helped in a
5-day Child Evangelism Club.

Our youth also have weekly meetings and have en-
joyed various recreational activities throughout the
year.

Our youth have plans for this summer too. We have
planned a car wash to raise money to help us meet our
goal for National Conference. We are busy now making
posters to advertise our coming revival with the evan-
gelist Rev. J. D. Ham el. Our youth are going out in
pairs to witness for our Lord. We also have recently
decided that each youth will have an adult prayer part-
ner. Thursday night of our revival has been designated
youth night. A combined youth choir will sing several
songs that night. After the service we will hold a "rap"
session with Rev. Hamel, with questions and discussion
from the youth.

—Mrs. Tim Waymire

HIGHLAND BYC BUSY IN SPRING

ON February 17th and 18th the BYC made dough-
nuts and sold them for the group project. We
gathered at the home of Mark and Sandra Donahoo and
made them. We made $147.87 from them.

On April 28th the high school graduates were honored
at a banquet at Johny Garneau's Smorgasbord. They
had a very enjoyable evening. The girls were presented
with praying hands charms and beautiful wrist cor-
sages. The boys were given white ties. The group re-
turned to Highland Church for the movie "Cool Hand
Luke." Popcorn and punch were served. The honor
guests were Richard Birch, Debra Hill, Barbara Friend,
Jonathan Musgrave, Thomas Ross, and Carol Wolfe.

The church and Sunday School purchased a bus for
the youth. The BYC are go'ng to make an all-day proj-
ect of sanding it down to get ready for painting.

The youth prayer group has had their weekly meet-
ings and have been visiting folks in preparation for the
coming revival services.

— Juanita Moore, Secretary

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The Brethren Evangel i

ROANN BYC PREPARES CLOTHES
FOR KENTUCKY

ON April 19th and 26th, the BYC of the Roann First
Brethren Church met in the evening to sort clothes
brought by members and neighboring churches for the
Kentucky m'ssions. On May 5th, the clothes were taken
to Krypton by Rev. and Mrs. Kerner, their two sons,
David and Bill, Ruth Flynn of Roann, and Rev. and
Mrs. Leonard Bennett of the Huntington First Brethren
Church.

The Junior BYC worked on the 19th and were helped
on the 26th by the Senior BYC. Final sorting was done

by Gwen Brower, a Junior BYC advisor, on May 4
Sorting was done to provide easier packing and to m*
final sorting by Margaret Lowery easier.

The bus arrived in Krypton early enough on the
for the ladies to accompany Margaret to a style sh
in Hazard, Kentucky in which most of Margaret's
4-H students were entered. The visitors were particula
impressed by the sewing of 37 young boys in the '.
project.

On May 6th, the visitors returned to Roann by way
Lost Creek. They stopped there to talk to Mrs. Dc
Barnett and Mrs. D. E. Drushal. They were then sho'i
around the campus at Riverside Christian Train
School by Mrs. Doran Hosteller and Miss Becky BaP

This neivs release is presented purely for infor-
mational purposes and does not intend to imply
any position of the Editor, Publishing Board or
The Brethren Church in this controversial matter.

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Cincinnati, Ohio, June 27 - July 2, 1972
NEWS RELEASE

CINCINNATI— The Church of the Brethren Annual
Conference declared that "Brethren oppose abortion
because it destroys fetal life," but maintained that
"abortion should be accepted as an option only where
all other possible alternatives will lead to greater de-
struction of human life and spirit." The church's yearly
conference was held in Cincinnati June 27 - July 2.

Attempts to amend the report of the denomination's
Abortion Study Committee failed as delegates voted to
accept intact the study in process for two years.

Several amendment efforts focused on the position
statement of the paper, two to limit acceptance of abor-
tion only to situations in which the mother's life is
endangered, and one to increase the possibilities of in-
dividual choice in determining when to abort a fetus.
All were defeated.

The bringing of a substitute paper before the delegate
body on Wednesday delayed the vote a day for study of
the substitute. Wayne Zunkel, Elizabethtown, Pa., pastor,
presenter of the heavily revised substitute paper, said
his proposed revisions "aimed at retaining as much of
the present paper as possible" while at the same time
"shifting from the 'just abortion' position to a position
more in keep'ng with the Brethren logic regarding war."
According to Mr. Zunkel, if the Brethren oppose all war
as sin because it destroys human life, Brethren ought
also to strongly oppose abortion on the same grounds.

But in the Wednesday morning business session the
Conference appealed the decision of its officers to allow
the paper, with its major revisions, to be considered,
refocusing discussion on the original paper.

In support of the paper delegates heard from both
women and men, who called for Christlike compassion
in dealing with women who must undergo abortions.

Wanda Button, Conrad, Iowa, noted, "If we lived ii'i
perfect society, nothing would need to be said but tit
we oppose abortion. But the church must minister')
people where they are."

Ankeny, Iowa pastor David K. Hykes cited the (,.-
cern of Jesus for life and relationships. Pastor Hy!s
is chairman of the Iowa Clergy Consultation Sen!;
for Problem Pregnancies.

One speaker who declared that "Jesus preacheii
gospel of mercy, not a gospel of judgment" dif
applause.

On the other side, Wayne Zunkel noted that "as Chji-
tians we must never confuse compassion with concn-
ing choices which are less than God's will and purpds
for us." And Ruth Aukerman, Vermontville, Mi.,
argued that "Jesus loves even the fetus, which can It
stand up for itself." j

Dr. Donald E. Miller, a professor at Bethany Tlpj
logical Seminary and acting chairman of the Aborin
Study Committee, sad the heart of the paper delegas
accepted has two emphases: upholding the sacredr's
of human life, along with remembering the call of Chjit
— compassion — which must "temper whatever wordff
guidance we have."

One delegate called the Annual Conference to t je
seriously the recommendations which appear at |e
end of the study. Summarized, they ask that "the Brji-
erhood . make available a course of study on hurjn
sexuality and responsible parenthood" to all congnji-
tions; that a "fellowship of families" be organized V\ ji-
in the church to support families who need help n
wanting and caring for children"; and that a groujtf
physicians, informed pastors, and knowledgeable \j
persons" consider ways to promote "sharing the bur|n
of responsibility for moral choice, so often left to 'f
physician alone."

The arriving at a policy on abortion follows i'O
years of study, dialogue among church members, \$
major coverage in denominational publications.

Members of the Abortion Study Committee incljle
Donald Miller, Oak Brook, 111.; Nancy Faus, Wicl
Kans.; Sonja Griffith, Clearwater, Fla.; Lauree Me
Taipei, Tawain; Terry Murray, Huntington, Pa.; IV
anne Pittman, Champaign, 111.; and Dennis F. Ri
Riverside, Calif.

gust 12, 1972

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Bxplo

ALLAS, TEXAS, June 16, 1972— Explo 72's First
i Station at the Cotton Bowl here, operated by the
]?rican Red Cross, has treated over 500 "cases,"
::ials announced.

indnaids, issued to relieve blisters, have been the
jt popular item, according to Dan Ewing, Fair Park
tctor of the ARC. The station has issued more than
) DO of them.

leer fatigue has been the second most common
l idy of delegates who have probably crammed more
-/ities into 24-hour time spans since their arrival in
{as last Monday than the average city visitor would
i :le in a week. A few have been taken to local hos-
ils for treatment and released.

To our knowledge, there has not been a single case
f rug abuse at the Cotton Bowl, Fair Park or Market
ti this week," Ewing said, referring to major gather-
u sites of the massive Christian training conference.

B.11 of those we have aided have been polite, orderly
I apparently well-dedicated to the purposes of Explo
^f he said,
ore than 75,000 persons have registered for Explo,

>rding to director Paul Eshelman. The event, was
Pisored by Campus Crusade for Christ International.

The Dallas Morning News in an editorial Friday
praised the youthful delegation, pointing out that "as
individuals and as a group, the Explo delegates have
made a great impression on the people of Dallas.

"We have hosted many conferences and conventions in
this city, but we cannot recall ever having seen a finer
group of visitors or one more motivated by dedication
and spirit," the editorial said.

"They have come here to learn how to carry the mes-
sage of their faith. And from the looks of it, they have
already begun to get the message across," the News
said.

Commenting on the few traffic tie-ups that have re-
sulted from the sudden addition of thousands of ve-
hicles, Dallas Police Capt. John Squier was quoted as
saying, "when you consider that these people are here
in the spirit of Christ and brotherhood, I would say that
it's a worthy traffic jam we are having."

The editorial added, "Any phenomenon that can pro-
duce patience and brotherhood in a rush-hour traffic
jam during a Texas heat wave must be counted already
as an uncommon achievement."

(continued on next page)

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The Brethren Evange,

DALLAS, TEXAS, June 12, 1972— Explo '72, the
largest Christian training conference of its kind in
history got underway here Monday night as young
people from all corners of the globe were told they could
help change the world.

At 65 sites around the metropolitan Dallas area, dele-
gates to the International Student Congress on Evan-
gelism heard speakers urge them to use this week as a
time of spiritual challenge. At each of the high school
orientation meetings professional football players gave
their personal testimony.

Green Bay Packer, Mike McCoy, who played with
the champion Notre Dame team, told several thousand
young people at Dallas Theological Seminary that they
can get others involved in living a Christian life.

Our mission this week, he said, is to get people ready
and let them know it can be done. The base can be built
here for Christian witness, the power-packed player
said.

Athletes in Action met at the Hilton Inn for a "Power
Classic," a weight-lifting demonstration featuring Dave
Hannah and Jerry Thayer.

Meanwhile, long lines for registration at Dallas Market
Center continued late into the night as weary Explo
staff members, many of whom had been on the job since
dawn, strived to get all delegates registered.

Delegates continued to arrive throughout the night,
including a 39-member planeload from flood-stricken
Rapid City, S.D.

Tuesday afternoon, college, lay and military delegates
participated in a door-to-door ministry across Dallas,
Fort Worth, Denton and the surrounding areas. Teams
of students went door to door to tell North Texas resi-
dents of their personal Christian experience.

Somebody gave a gigantic pep rally for Jesus, and
everybody in the whole world came.

At least, that's the way it seemed here Tuesday night
when 70,464 Explo '72 delegates jammed the Cotton
Bowl for the first mass rally of a week-long Christian
training conference sponsored by Campus Crusade for
Christ International.

The enthusiasm of the crowd prompted the program
emcee, Bob Horner, Campus Crusade staff member
from Denver, to comment that the spirit of the audience
reminded him of a football game. "But the world will
never see a team like this on the field," he said.

It was a predominantly youthful gathering, as Explo
architects had originally conceived for the mammoth
meeting. But the audience spanned all ages and nation-
alities, all united in a common bond of brotherhood in
a Christian faith that overstepped whatever political
and ideological differences that may have existed.

In a welcoming address, evangelist Billy Graham,
honorary chairman of the event, unfolded the multiple
purposes of Explo.

Labeling the conference as a "Christian happening,"
Graham said, "I really did not have the faith to believe
that they could do the WHOLE thing. But they did it."

"This is a way to say to the world that God loves you,"
he said to the cheering crowd.

"It is the dramatized Jesus revolution that is going on
in this country."

Summarizing the meeting's objectives, the evangelist

said, it is: "to teach you how to witness for Jesus Chi I;
so that you can go home and share with the older i jj
younger generations" how to do the same;

". . . to teach Christians that Christianity must I
applied to the social problems of our day;

". . . to enlist thousands of new recruits for serrfl
aries and Bible schools;

". . . to help the church in evangelism;

". . . to evangelize the world in our generation;

". . . and lastly, and most important, to say that Ch
tian youth is on the march."

An address by Campus Crusade founder and pr
dent, Dr. Bill Bright, concluded a predominantly musJl
program that lasted for nearly three and a half hoi .

He expressed hope that Explo will be "the prelude p
a mighty worldwide movement of His Spirit upon lj
hearts of men" and told of praying earlier in the \
"that God will use you this week to help introduce t is
of thousands to the Lord Jesus."

"We are here to exalt Jesus Christ as King of kits
and Lord of lords," he said.

Explo '72 could not have occurred if it had not bl
for the Jesus movement in this country, Paul EsV
man, 29-year-old director of the massive Christian try-
ing conference told the press here this morning.

Eshelman said the popular Jesus movement sweep I
America has had a great effect in creating an atnjs-
phere in which such a strategy as Explo can be.'ji.
"The Spirit of God, not advertising or publicity, is |e
cause of this movement," he said.

The director said $300,000 was budgeted for schcr-
ships. Some of the 2,000 blacks, 2,000 internationals f ] in
about 100 countries and others received scholars!: |s.
"We have also had kids arriving here without jy
money and we have tried to help them. We don't "w tit
any kids destitute on the streets." Eshelman adde

"EXPLO '72 can do more to bring peace to the w<jd
than all of the anti-war activity we have been see?.
Changed people in sufficient numbers make a char id
world."

Dr. Bill Bright, president and founder of Can: Its
Crusade for Christ International, sponsor of EXIjO
'72, made these remarks in a joint news conference \
evangelist Billy Graham.

"Many of the great movements of world history IS
begun with students," Dr. Graham noted. "This ft
tainly includes the great Christian movements. I ffl
inspired to see these vast numbers of students pal-
pating in EXPLO '72."

"As far as student political involvement is concern I
Graham said, "they're trying to get Him elected injie
hearts and lives of people," referring to Jesus Chit.

Spelling out the difference between EXPLO and oB
Christian conferences, Dr. Bright said, "This is no 'so
much a time of inspiration, but a time of challe e.
We mean to initiate a great spiritual awake: lg
throughout the world. We have more people and r re
countries involved here than any other conference as
ever had, to our knowledge.

Dr. Graham answered several questions on inviffr
ment of minority groups in EXPLO and in evangel iQ
movements in general.

Dr. Graham noted a rise in black-led evange

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mts, and stated that large delegations of blacks had

ne to EXPLO from his home state.

<Vsked about the phenomenon of witchcraft, Dr.

aham said, "This is a backlash from the devil which

vays comes with a great spiritual awakening. We are

>ing both of these in our time."

tn contrast to the festive mood of the early part of

; evening, the delegates dispersed from the service

a prayerful and orderly manner.

Dallas police officers commended the orderliness of

the group and said that the youths were "the best be-
haved" they had seen for a gathering of this size.

In answer to further questions about EXPLO, Dr.
Bright specified that the city of Dallas had been "most
cooperative, providing beds and food services." In-city
transportation "remains a problem," he said.

Concerning further EXPLO's, Bright said that "The

spirit of God has some real surprises for us. We are

open to whatever He wants."

ATTENTION! YE BUILDERS OF CHURCHES

by Helen Good Brenneman

TOT long ago I attended a church wedding at the
\ end of a long and weary day. To my dismay, I dis-
rered that the sanctuary of the church was six steps
the rest rooms twelve steps down, and the basement
s unequipped with any place to sit other than a table.
er, I spoke to the minister's wife, whom I know
sonally, and I told her, "I would never join your
irch. And it is no reflection upon you or your hus-
id's sermons or the church fellowship. For anyone
o is not in the peak of health, your church is
)ossible."

I'm glad you said that," she replied graciously, "be-
se we are in the process of building a new church,
we might forget the handicapped."

low, I can excuse an older building which seemingly
is built for mountain climbers. But I have a hard time
vh new churches which are so inconvenient. I am sure

t no congregation I know would put up a sign in
Jjnt of the building, "No one allowed in this church

s is over sixty years of age or physically defective."

; for all practical purposes many churches I have

ted might just as well erect the sign.

fhose of us who travel on crutches or in wheelchairs
ij quick to notice physical facilities when we enter a
>'|)lic building. A friend of mine, who walks with the
li of crutches, recently moved into a new town. She
ji her husband were attracted to a nearby Mennonite
:lirch, but after one visit they looked elsewhere for

a church home. Too many steps! A pastor's wife tells
me that a lady in her congregation has become a radio
Christian because she is embarrassed to be carried up
two flights of stairs in her wheelchair. Another wheel-
chair friend reports that although she bought a youth-
sized chair for going through narrow passageways,
she has encountered new public buildings with rest
room doors so narrow that even a youth chair will not
go through.

On the positive side, I have noticed some thoughtful
provisions for the less-abled. One new church, which
has its major fellowship facilities in the basement, has
provided a convenient rest room on the main floor. In
my home church comfortable lounge chairs have
appeared in the front entrance, where is it often neces-
sary to wait for transportation or to stand for extended
periods of time. It is not unusual to find hearing aids
installed in many church pews for those who are handi-
capped in that way. Even older buildings are often
equipped with handrailings on stairways; occasionally
one finds a wheelchair ramp or an elevator. And wher-
ever one goes there are always people who are quick to
stretch out a helping hand or to show Christian courtesy
in any of a dozen ways.

I hesitated to write this article, for it sounds a bit
complaining, but I feared that while I hesitated some-
one might build a magnificent house of worship, lovely
to look upon, but so high and lofty that some of us
would be left out in the cold.

FIRST THINGS FIRST
Matthew 6:33

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MISSIONARY

news

SEE PAGE 14 FOR DETAILS OF THIS VENTURE

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ftt&t Stefc& *7#

rlctv 6oct%eac6<

For some time the Missionary Board has been interested in having a ministry among the Spanish spea|l
people in the United States. With this country being the fourth largest Spanish speaking country in the 1|ti:

sphere, the challenge is great.

I
Upon receiving word that the Curtises were planning to make their present term the last in Argentina I
Missionary Board asked them to consider the possibilities of beginning a Spanish speaking ministry forth
Brethren Church in the United States. We are pleased to announce that the Curtises have accepted the <%)%
this new field of service.

At the same time the Curtises were seeking the Lord's will, the Tucson Brethren Church was also I pi
challenged for this same type of ministry. During the last years, the members of this church have shOMifc
several definite ways their desire to be used of the Lord in greater outreach and have illustrated their int|es
in missions.

After several visits from representatives of the Missionary Board and a time of prayerful consideratior jtto
church voted on July 20th, to explore the possibility of beginning a Spanish ministry with the Curtise j ii
Tucson, as a part of the outreach of the Tucson Brethren Church and in co-operation with the national Mi:ion
ary Board. We understand that this vote was unanimous and that the members, both older and young people jiN
enthusiastically accepting the challenge.

We praise God for this decision on the part of the Curtises and the Tucson Church, to move forward in i
believing that God can work through them in this ministry.

Plans at this moment call for the Curtises to return to the United States in July, 1973 and begin their
ministry around September, 1973. Your prayers will be appreciated during this year of planning and prepar

gust 12, 1972

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THE CURTISES

AND TUCSON

ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE

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ONWARD TO COLOMBIA

SEE PAGES 10 & 11 FOR PICTURES

HHHE MISSIONARY BOARD is pleased to announce
1 that the Ken Solomon family have accepted a call
to become our pioneer missionaries to Colombia. The
Solomons have been Brethren Missionaries in Argentina
since November, 1958 serving in many capacities in the
work there, including helping organize the Eden Bible
Institute and beginning the church in Soldini.

The planning for the new outreach in Colombia has
been encouraged by the project of the national Women's
Missionary Society for 1971-72, which will be collected
at National Conference in Ashland in a few days. Their
project offering FOR A NEW FOREIGN MISSIONARY

FIELD FOR THE BRETHREN CHURCH will do mu!
toward the initial expenses of opening this new work i
Tentative planning calls for the Solomons to retUj
to the United States by December, 1972 for a period |
deputation, planning, medical clearance, and famj
visits with a target date of September, 1973 for thi
arrival in Colombia.

Many decisions must be studied and arrangemer
made before that date is reached. The prayers of j
of the Brethren are requested for the Solomons and m
all of those involved in the various decisions. We a;
that the will of the Lord be very clear to all in each sti
of these planning stages.

AN EXPERIENCE AT EXPLO 12

T PRAISE the Lord for giving me an opportunity to
have the experience of attending Explo '72 at Dallas,
Texas. It was not a sightseeing trip but a tour of wit-
nessing and sharing Christian faith. I thank the First
Brethren Church, Park Street, Ashland, Ohio and the
Dean of the Ashland Theological Seminary for helping
to make this trip possible. It was great! — not because
of the work of Bill Bright or Billy Graham but because
of the working of the Holy Spirit behind it. When I saw
about 80,000 committed Christians on Tuesday night in
the Cotton Bowl, I was so excited and felt that perhaps
this was to be my first and last participation in such
an exciting big Christian gathering. But I sincerely hope
that God will again give me a like occasion in the fu-
ture, or even greater.

When I met the delegates and shared my Christian
faith in the Texas Christian University campus, dining
halls, seminars, morning devotions and in witnessing
I really thought that the whole assembly was like God's
family meeting at one place and sharing His love. In that
whole week I did not experience anything other than the
delegates sharing God's love and Christian faith.

I was a witness to Explo '72 and the American youth's
sharing Christian faith, and I will give this testimony to
my Indian citizens when I go back to India with a hope
that many of them, too, would share their faith. As I
was so excited about this fantastic experience I could
not keep it to myself so I already have shared this
through my letters to people in India. What I learned
will not be wasted but will add to my blessing:. In the
world even though the nations are different and the
races are unlike, our Lord is the One for all and His
presence is everywhere and His word is the same
throughout the world. I did not find any segregation of
race, color or nationality at Explo.

On Wednesday I went to witness at an unknown per-
son's house in Fort Worth, Texas. In the beginning I
was nervous and I prayed, then the Holy Spirit took
charge and one person received Christ and joined with

me in prayer. I left a "Four Spiritual Laws" bookj
with that person. I was so happy and praised the Lo;,i
When I was in the lines at lunch time for about I
hour each day to receive food for physical strength ji
was filled with a Sp ritual food as I shared my Christij.
faith with the co-delegates.

On Thursday night when there was a downpour j
rain in the mass rally, I thought that the teenagers wj».
were drenched and sitting on the ground would scatti,
but they remained and did not want the rally to e'l
before the scheduled time. I was so moved by thi"
stand in that hour. I enjoyed the cheering, praising a\
singing and was an exhilarated partaker of it.

I noticed reverence, patience and Christian love ()•
played by the staff members of Explo '72. Regarding p
witnessing, what I learned at Explo, and the poi,i
remaining in my mind are: (a) Be certain you ar<ji
Christian, (b) Be certain you are filled and control!
by the Holy Spirit, (c) Share your faith and talk abi It
Jesus, (d) Don't wait to be approached; reach out fiif
and (3) Success in witnessing is simply sharing Chj!t
in the power of the Holy Spirit and leaving the resr*
to God.

The goal or target of Explo '72 is to make the en\?\
world Christian by 1980. I endorse and encourage .
But if we think in an ordinary human way, it is dij-|
cult to comprehend with the present percentage if
Christians in India being about 4% of the nearly 1
million people. Unless the Holy Spirit works and evi/j
Christian takes the responsibility of witnessing <i
sharing Christian faith, we may not reach that target t
is not entirely the responsibility of the Campus Cl-
sade, missionaries, ministers, etc., but also the resp-
sibility of every Christian to be a missionary to achi -
that goal. My mission is a big task which is to ful 1
the Great Commission of Jesus Christ as laid down i
Matthew 28:19, 20. For this I need the prayers of Chj
tians and the Spirit's guidance.

K. Vijaya Kumar

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CHEEP ADVICE

;nm///

Conscience won't keep you from doing
wrong, but it will sure keep you from
enjoying it.

It's alright to hold a conversation, but
one should let go of it now and then.

Some people get lost in thought be-
cause it is unfamiliar territory to them.

Children are the be3t possible aid to
adult education.

Beware of a loose tongue. It could lead
to loose teeth.

If at first you DO succeed, try some-
thing harder.

Frustration usually begins when one
has no one to blame but himself.

REAPING

A millionaire, turned bootlegger, was
serving a long prison term when a friend
of his visited him one day.

The millionaire was sitting cross-legged
with an enormous needle and a ball of
twine, sewing burlap bags.

"Hello," said the friend. "Sewing, eh?"

"No," said the prisoner, with a grim
smile. "Reaping."

from the Evangel

LAFF-A-UTTLE

An Optimist. A man who marries his
secretary thinking that he will continue
to be able to dictate to her.

Wife to depressed husband: "What do
you mean you have nothing to live for?
The house isn't paid for, the car isn't paid
for, the washing machine isn't paid for,
the television isn't paid for. . . ."

A bathmat is a little dry rug that chil-
dren like to stand beside.

Note on the corner of a restaurant
menu: "If you are too lazy to go out and
catch your own fish, don't gripe about
ours."

A shipwrecked sailor, who had spent
three years on a deserted island, was
overjoyed to see a ship drop anchor in
the bay. A small boat came ashore, and
an officer handed the sailor a batch of
newspapers.

"The captain wants you to read these
papers," he told the sailor, "and see what's
going on in the world — then let us know
if you "till feel that you want to be
rescued."

Years ago the parent was told not to
spare the rod. Now the parent keeps it
hot and Junior rides in it.

Judge: "Driving through the red light
will cost you $10 and costs, and the next
time you'll go to jail. Understand?"

Smart Alec: "Yes, your Honor, like a
weather report — fine today, cooler
tomorrow."

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SMITHVILLE BRETHREN CHURCH

HISTORY

INTRODUCTION

The members and friends of the Smithville Brethren
Church are proud to announce to our fellow Brethren
that on September 17, 1972 a special service will be held
at 2:00 p.m. to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary
of the construction of our present church building. We
trust that you will consider this your special invitation
to share with us as we give thanks for what the Lord
has done and continues to do through His church in
Smithville, Ohio.

HISTORY

In 1892, Zion Hill Community Church, located four
miles north of Smithville, Ohio, was chosen as the meet-
ing place for a new mission work under the care of the
Brethren Mission Board. With a small nucleus of sixteen
charter members the church was fully organized on May
19, 1894. The charter members included Mr. and Mrs.
D. L. King, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Funk, Mr. and Mrs. E. L.
Steiner, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Reuben King, Mr. and Mrs.
Isaac Winter, Miss Emma King, Miss Elsie Kieffer, Miss
Arvilla Kieffer, Mr. Harvey Kieffer, and Mr. and Mrs.
Reuben Steiner. Rev. William Kieffer was called as the
first pastor and served the congregation for many
years.

The church grew in spirit and in numbers, and by
1919 included 120 active members. Because of the growth
of the church, it became evident that more adequate
facilities were needed. On April 3, 1920 the decision was
made to purchase the Mennonite Church building in
Sterling, Ohio to serve the Brethren in the northern
Wayne County area. On July 10, 1920 it was decided
that the Bethel Church in Smithville was available for
worship by the Brethren in the Smithville area.

The Smithville Brethren held worship services in
Bethel Church, the town hall, and the Methodist Chu: l
until May, 1921 when the congregation voted to ace t
the report of Frank Hartzler and Harvey Rutt tha'i
lot chosen by them be purchased for the building oji
new church in Smithville.

With true dedication and a vision for the future, 1
faithful Brethren contributed time and money to m;a
the new church a reality. The house standing on f
building sit was torn down. Man-filled and horse-draji
wagons hauled 100 loads of dirt to fill the basement
site.

The building was started September 6, 1921 at a c
of $18,245. Many hours of labor and material goods wie
donated by various members of the congregation, (is
trees were given for finishing the interior of the bill-
ing. Members of the congregation cut the trees and v|ti
horses pulled the logs to the saw mill. The lumber ^ls
then taken to the Hartzler Lumber Company to dry ; p
be made into finishing lumber. I

Work on the building progressed through the sprg
of 1922 and by late summer it was completed. rie
church was dedicated August 27, 1922. Dr. J. An
Miller, Dean of Ashland Seminary, was the morrjg
speaker, and Dr. J. Raymond Schutz, then pastor |rf
the North Manchester, Indiana church, delivered [e
dedicatory address. Among the Brethren who w"&
members at this time and remain active in the chulh
include Mr. Boyd Hosteller who was church treasi kr
during the building program.

Combined business meetings continued to be held
the Smithville and Sterling churches, and worship
vices were held on alternating Sundays until 1934 win
it was decided that the two congregations would e-
come independent and self-sustaining. From the orig »1
Zion Hill Church, three separate Brethren congregat: is
have been formed in Smithville, Sterling, and Rittn n,
Ohio.

Over the years the outreach and growth of the Sir
ville Brethren Church continued. In 1937 a parser j;e
was purchased. In 1945 the congregation voted to esjb-
lish a scholarship fund to be used to help woi
Brethren pre-seminary and seminary students atteni
Ashland College. The church has always been prou
the many people from our congregation who have (

igust 12, 1972

ted themselves to fulltime Christian work. Among
ose called by the church to the ministry have been
ayton Starn, Lester V. King, John Erb, Vernon Grisso,
ly Aspinall, Gene Caskey, Paul Steiner, Roy Am-
atz, Rex McConahay, James Schaub, and Dale RuLon.

The growing congregation required many changes
the building to meet its outreach ministry. In 1948
e chancel and choir loft were enlarged and beautified,
vo adjoining properties to the west of the building
?re purchased to enlarge the parking facilities. In
56 the congregation voted to construct an addition
the rear of the church which included five class-
oms on the upper level and on the lower level a mod-
|n kitchen, stage, and large fellowship hall. Space was
ovided that in the future the sanctuary could be en-
rged and remodeled. The total cost of this building
ogram was $68,151.

The Brethren at Smithville have always taken a
ecial interest in supporting the outreach for the Lord
rough the Brethren Mission Board. In 1964, Rev. and
rs. Ray Aspinall and family, members of the congre-
.tion, went to Argentina to devote their lives for mis-
ms. Because of their dedication and willingness to
rve, the congregation voted to finance the full support
r the Aspinalls. The church continues to support this
al ministry.

lift

In 1967 the congregation voted to enlarge and remodel
1a sanctuary. The remodeling included new pews, light-
si fixtures, carpeting, a new heating system, and the
rchase of a nine-rank Moller pipe organ.

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THE CHURCH TODAY

Over the years the church has grown to include a
present membership of 318. The annual budget for the
financial work of the church is now in excess of $45,000.

The standing committees of the church include the
Board of Deacons, Official Board, Board of Christian
Education, Board of Trustees, Financial Stewardship
Committee, and the Music Committee. The many people
who have served on these committees and in other areas
of the church ministry have demonstrated a true faith-
fulness for the Lord's work.

The auxiliary organizations of the church include an
active Women's Missionary Society, Laymen Organi-
zation, Sisterhood, Brotherhood, and three Brethren
Youth groups. The church has always believed and
continues to be committed to the truth that the future
of His church rests with an effective outreach ministry
to the youth.

It has always been the tradition of Brethren people
that a teaching ministry is of vital importance if one
is to grow in the Lord. The Sunday School is the back-
bone of this ministry. Through its varied programs the
Sunday School offers a learning environment for all
age groups. The Sunday School has been fortunate over
the years to have the support of lay people who have so
generously given of themselves in service to others.

For those who are interested, a more detailed history
of the church has been written as part of the fiftieth
anniversary observance and is available at the church.

PASTORS OF THE SMITHVILLE
BRETHREN CHURCH

William. Kieffer
L. A. Hazlett
L. Wilkins
Alvin Byers
M. L. Sands
S. C. Henderson
S. E. Christiansen
(No record of years served by those listed above.)
A. L. Lynn 1918-23
M. L. Sands 1923-28
Grant McDonald 1928-31
G. C. Carpenter 1931-34
C. C. Grisso 1934-39
M. A. Stucky Supply pastor
J. G. Dodds 1939-46
Delbert Flora Supply pastor
Vernon D. Grisso 1947-51
Delbert Flora Supply pastor
Robert DeMass 1951-53
Robert Hoffman 1953-58
Virgil Meyer Supply pastor
Donald Rowser 1958-65
Virgil Meyer Supply pastor
Donald Rinehart 1965-69
Dale Long 1969-

History & Biographical sketch provided
by John Farlow & Boyd Hostetler

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GOD SAVE OUR PEOPLE

— PART I

by Thomas A. Schultz
Chaplain, U.S. Navy

TN SPITE of man's progress in science during the last

hundred years, for the most part, man has behaved
as though his actions were exempt from the great
natural laws which govern the earth. Man has used the
earth's resources so as to exploit, contaminate, and alter
the world around him without any concern about the
damage created. To a great extent, he has endangered
his superiority and harmony of the system in which he
lives. In other words, man has taken matters into his
own hands and does what he thinks ought to be done,
without due regard to the laws of the universe.

When there were only a few people on the earth,
man's exploitations were not significant. Man's environ-
ment and resources were limited and localized. He did
not have to pay the price for his shortsightedness. Hav-
ing spoiled part of the earth, he could move to new
pastures and new lands and hope that nature would
restore the damaged place and cover up his garbage.

Recent history has changed all of that. It just doesn't
work that way any longer. Human population has
soared to great numbers. Man's scientific advances have
created monsters in the last twenty -five years that we
don't know how to handle. In the progress, man finds
he has created an irreversible system. Rapidly, the earth
is being devastated before our very eyes. Brethren who
live in mid-America can scarcely believe that Lake Erie
to the north of the State of Ohio is a "Dead Sea." Fur-
thermore, scientists tell us that Lake Erie can never
be restored. Like Lake Erie, streams and lakes are dying
all over the world today. Rapidly, birds, fish and wild-
life are becoming extinct. In 1972, we approach the
greatest social problem ever confronted in the history
of civilization. So many pollutions have been put into our
environment that we have reached an intolerable stage
of life.

Recently, a learned environmental scientist made a
very shocking statement. He said, "In America today,
we have a suburban sprawl from the unplanned hous-
ing created all over the United States. We have destroyed
the virgin land. Our farms and forests are nothing more
than rural blights, because of the way people have
treated the earth. Our cities are now forests of crime,
sickness, and rat-infested environments, covered with
smog, dirt, and garbage." All of this is in the most
technologically advanced nation of the world, the United
States of America.

Let's study some of the problems which vitally effect
every man, woman, and child. In President Nixon's
recent environmental address, he indicated the greatest
problem is that of "Air Pollution." Toxic matter and
pollutants are being released into the air over the United
States at a rate of over two hundred million tons per
year. This means, that every American is subjected to
one ton of pollution each year. This air pollution comes
from ninety million motor vehicles. The number will

be quadrupled in the next twenty-five years. If this I
true, there will not be enough air for the people I
breathe. This pollution also comes from factories, powi
plants, municipal dumps, and our backyard incinerato:!

The second great problem is food contamination. Ovl
two million Americans are stricken with food sickna
each year. It is caused by microbial contamination J
the food we eat. The third problem is solid waste. O
hundred ninety million tons per year are now deposit
on the face of the earth. This means each of us depo*
solid waste in our household of 5.3 pounds per day. E
ports tell us that in 1980, just nine years from no
each man, woman and chid will have eight pounds
waste and solid waste of which he will not know he
to dispose. Again, most of this waste is from househol<
municipal and industrial plants. The stockpiles whi
cover the face of the earth are staggering.

It is shocking to discover the drinking water proble
is one of the great pollutants of our day. Approximate
eight million people drink water with a bacterial ec
tent that exceeds the Public Health Standard. Twer
thousand communities in America have a water supj
which contains defects that make it potentially unsa
As the water flows from one area to another, it becoir
unsafe for those who live in urban areas.

Noise is another great problem. Over seven milli
workers are exposed to noise levels that permanen |
damage their hearing. Then, there is the problem [■
radiation. There are now fifty nuclear power reactc;
in the world. By 1980, there will be another tweny-fif
nuclear reactors. These emit deadly rays which eat ij
the atmosphere and destroy the lifespan of man. Thffl
are two-hundred thousand X-ray machines in the Unit!
States; eight hundred thousand radioscopic administ
tions are performed each year. Each administratij
emits rays that are detrimental to the environment
which we live. Radiation exposure is killing thousarj
and thousands of people, and, it is only the beginnij'
of this new kind of radiation in our day.

Chemical compounds and industrial health nazal
are also plaguing the working people of America. Ea
year, thousand of workers suffer from chemical co
pounds and industrial hazards. Cancer, lung disea
hearing loss, dermatitis, and hundreds of other thir
are now occupational exposures.

The last problem is one of housing. *Thirty-four n
lion Americans live in eleven million dwelling units tl
are over-crowded with serious deficiency and affect 1
lives and welfare of the inhabitants. Children from th<
areas die five times faster than children who live
safe dwellings. Last year, there were fourteen thousa
rat bites in those sub-standard dwellings; sixteen tho
and children died of lead poisoning. This was due
bad plumbing and the transfer of lead into the childr
* "Environmental Health Problem Booklet publisl
by the U.S. Department of Health, Education a

Welfare."

What a gloomy picture! Especially, when most of f
are singing, "Everything is beautiful in its own wa
Where did man go astray in perpetrating this traged
When did man cut off his tie from the laws of nah
and begin to uproot the earth on which he must li\
Can man survive if he continues with this reckless c
truction of the land and nature which surrounds hi:
How is it that man has forgotten the great edict wh
God gave? "Be fruitful, and multiply, and replen

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earth. (It didn't say destroy the earth; it said re-
nish it.) Have dominion over the fish of the sea, and
?r the fowl of the air, and over every living thing
,t moveth upon the earth" (Gen. 1:28). When, and
y was it, that man began to violate this law of God
ich came at the very beginning of creation? Well, it
a very strange story, but true! No sooner had God
ated the earth and all there was therein and saw that
vas good, that man began his dastardly forces. Basic-
y, man violated God's commandments and edicts in
ee ways.

irst, the ecosystem was destroyed because Adam and
e, and all of the children down through the ages,
luding you and me, decided they didn't need a rela-
aship with God nor the world He created. They
|»ught they could take matters into their own hands
H live the way they wanted to live. Adam and Eve
jan by rejecting the law of God. They used their own
in-made ideas and laws. They didn't need divine guid-
;e from the Supreme Creator of the world. Man sat
nself up as God. Man made the decisions for the
id of world he was going to live in. He defied all the
i nipotent power of God and sang, "I'll do it my way."
n the second place, the ecosystem was destroyed
Jen Eve took of the fruit and gave it to Adam. Not
ly was the fruit of the tree corrupted when she vio-
ed the law of God, but also was the nature of man
rupted. Man degraded himself because he violated
■ relationship that God had established. Marks of
s are: Sensualism, which has prevailed from the time
Adam and Eve down to this very day: lust; sin; greed;
1 hate. The forbidden fruit eaten by Adam and Eve
i; only poisoned the trees, but also the man and woman
■o ate from their vintage.

n the third place, the ecosystem was destroyed when
n turned against man. Cain killed his brother Abel.

was not willing to live in a world so that he could
i his brothers keeper. "Am I my brothers keeper"
zn. 4:9)? Cain answered God when God asked,
''here is Abel thy brother" (Gen. 4:9)? God said,
That hast thou done? The voice of thy brothers blood
:eth unto me from the ground" (Gen. 4:10). Abel's
)|od still cries out in 1972. Evidence! War, bloodshed,

astation, and hunger upon the face of the earth,
t is not until man rediscovers some of these basic
"ationships to God that he will be able to bring a basic
ution to restore the ecosystem for his self and his
ldren. There will be enough air for us to breathe in

next ten years, but after that, our children will not
^e the land, the air, nor the water that will keep
ir lives safe until God's kingdom comes.

s Spiritual people, we need to awaken to the need
a redemption force in our lives. We need to- be re-
ared to the image in which God created us. This is done
) surrendering our lives to the teachings and principles
) Jesus Christ, the Son of God! That old-fashioned
[jicher said, "You must be born again." Today, the
>!ne truth is inevitable. We have to be changed from
' sinful disobedience to God, and return to be His
ritual children. We need to become obedient to the
Sac laws of God and His nature. When will man turn
m his deceitful and evil ways, and realize that he
inot violate the laws of God nor be disobedient to
; will and be able to survive? We must turn to our
Vker and Creator of the heaven and the earth We

) £

must become His co-partner and walk and talk with
Him if we are to keep the world alive!

Lastly, we must learn the basic power of love which
Christ released into the world when He died upon the
cross. "God so loved the world that He gave His only
Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish,
but have everlasting life" (John 3:16). Through Christ,
we must learn a new relationship of love — not war, hate,
greed, nor demonstrations against our brother, but one
of love and concern. Through love, we will learn to be-
come our brother's keeper.

Today, we briefly defined the roots of destruction. We
have defined how man has turned away from God. Now,
through Jesus Christ we have seen a way to be restored
and to restore the world as God created it.

John, the youngest Apostle of Jesus was banned to
the Island of Patmos (Revelation 1:9). There, this young
Apostle received a Revelation which became a great
part of the Scriptures of the New Testament. It is al-
most unbelievable that the prophecy of this Revelation
can be so accurately predicted for 1972. Interpret for
yourself:

"And I saw another angel having the seal of the
living God: He cried to the four angels, saying, 'Hurt
not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees' ' (Rev.
7:3). "But the first angel sounded. There followed hail
and fire mingled with blood, and they were oast upon
the earth: one-third of all the grass and the trees of
the earth were burned up" (Rev. 8:7).

"The second angel sounded, and as it were a great
mountain burning with fire cast into the seas; and the
third part of the seas became blood. And the third part
of the creatures which were in the seas, and had life,
died; and the third part of the ships were destroyed.
And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star
from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell
upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the foun-
tains of waters; and the name of the star is called
Wormwood: and the third part of the waters became
wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because
they were made bitter.

"The fourth angel sounded, and the third part of
the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon,
and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of
them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third
part of it and the night likewise" (Rev. 8:7-12). "And
the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from
heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key
of the bottomless pit. And he opened the bottomless
pit ; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke
of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were dark-
ened by reason of the smoke of the pit" (Rev. 9:1-2).

"And in those days shall men seek death, and shall
not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee
from them. . . . And the rest of the men which were
not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works
of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and
idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of
wood; which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk. Neither
repented that of their murders, nor of their sorceries,
nor of their fornications, nor of their thefts" (Rev. 9:
6-21).

Could this revelation be speaking about 1972? Are we
the men who have not repented of our idol worship?
For the earth is passing away, and no man seems to
care.

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THE THIRD WORK OF

THE SPIRIT

by DR. KLAAS RUN!

This article is the second of two being reprinted
in THE BRETHREN EVANGELIST for the

information of our readers, but is not (in, endorse-
ment of any position concerning the problem pre-
sented. We continue to turn to the Scriptures as
the final definition of our position.

N'EXT TO DEBATES over the person and work of
Christ, the Holy Spirit has been the major battle
area in the Christian church.

Over a period of many centuries the church struggled
with the role of the Holy Spirit in man's salvation. In
the fifth century Pelagius said that man was capable
within himself of deciding to follow Christ. Augustine
took issue. "No," he said, "man's heart is evil from
birth. Only the work of the Holy Spirit can bring a
person to saving faith in Christ."

A thousand years later the whole Western church
split over modified forms of Pelagianism which still
plagued Catholic theology. The Reformers adamantly
refused anything that smacked of "works righteous-
ness," insisting that salvation was by faith alone and
by grace alone. In other words, salvation is to be traced
solely to the work of the Holy Spirit.

Thanks to our Reformation heritage, we evangelicals
have learned to describe the Spirit's work in salvation
in two aspects: justification and sanctification. In justi-
fication the Holy Spirit takes the righteousness of Christ
and applies it to our lives. In sanctification the Spirit
takes the holiness of Christ and applies it to our lives.
Through the first, we have forgiveness of sins and the
assurance of an eternal inheritance with Christ. Through
the second, we gain the power to fight against sin, and
our lives begin to reflect the fruit of the Spirit — love,
joy, peace, etc.

But is this all we can say about the work of the Holy
Spirit? What are we to say about the many references
in the New Testament to the gifts of the Spirit? Is it
really true, as many evangelicals have been taught, that
the Spirit's gifts were meant only for the apostolic age?
The many evidences of spiritual renewal in our time
make the work of the Holy Spirit one of today's most
pressing issues.

The New Testament repeatedly speaks of the w
derful gifts of the Spirit. In Acts they are mentioj
many times in the description of the life of the ea
Christian community. Several times we find spectacu
gifts such as speaking in tongues and healing. But
less spectacular gifts are even more prominent. Th
include prophecy (in the broad sense of telling fo
the Word of God), evangelism, service (e.g. Dorca
Acts 9:36) and administration (e.g. the deacons
Acts 6).

The Apostle Peter writes about the Spirit's gifts1
his first letter: "As each has received a gift, employ
for one another, as good stewards of God's varied gra
whoever speaks, as one who utters oracles of God; w
ever renders service, as one who renders it by
strength which God supplies ..." (I Peter 4:10,
cf. vs. 8-9).

The author of the Epistle to the Hebrews speaks
our great salvation, to which God "bore witness by si|
and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of
Holy Spirit distributed according to his own will" (K
2:3-4).
Apostle Paul provides basic references

But no one speaks as much about the gifts of
Holy Spirit as the Apostle Paul. Four times he gi
a rather lengthy list. It will be helpful to see them s
by side:

Rom. 12:6-8
prophecy
service
teaching
exhortation
contribution
giving aid
doing acts of mercy

I Cor. 12:28-31
apostles
prophets
teachers

workers of miracles
healers
helpers

administrators
speakers in various kinds
of tongues

I Cor. 12:4-11
utterance of wisdom
utterance of knowledge [
faith

gifts of healing
working of miracles
prophecy
distinguishing between

spirits
various kinds on tongue!
interpretation of tongues!

Eph. 4:7-12
apostles
prophets
evangelists
pastors and teachers

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[t is impossible to discuss all the gifts in detail. Many
)le commentators admit that we do not always know
wisely what is meant by Paul. In some cases, the
its seem to overlap. For instance, the utterance of
sdom and utterance of knowledge can hardly be dis-
guished any more. Even Pentecostals who claim to
ssess these gifts explain them differently,
[t is more important to note that there was a wide
riety of gifts in the early congregations. Some gifts
ide individuals suitable for specific offices — apostles,
Dphets, evangelists, teachers, pastors, administrators,
Ipers. Others were more general — contribution, giving
1, doing acts of mercy, service. Others were more for
rsonal edification (e.g. various kinds of tongues—
or. 14:4 — although even in this case there is also a
>re general use as indicated by I Cor. 14:22).
[n all cases, however, the emphasis is on the unity of
? "body," that is, the church. No one receives the gifts
ely for his own benefit. The principal purpose is the
iification of the church. In all cases the Spirit's gifts
? mentioned by Paul in a context that emphasizes the
ity and edification of the church as a whole. Notice
i following statements:
For as in one body we have many members, and
all the members do not have the same function,
so we, though many, are one body in Christ,
and individually members one of another. Hav-
ing gifts that differ . . . (Rom. 12:4 ff.).
For just as the body is one and has many mem-
bers and all the members of the body, though
many, are one body, so is Christ. . . . For the
body does not consist of one member but of
many. . . . Now you are the body of Christ
and individually members of it. And God has
appointed in the church ... (I Cor. 12:12 ff.).
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you
were called to the one hope that belongs to your
call, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God
and Father of us all, who is above all and
through all and in all. But grace was given to
each of us according to the measure of Christ's
gift. . . . And his gifts were that some should
be apostles . . . (Eph. 4:4 ff.).
But the emphasis on the great variety is almost as
*ong as the emphasis on the purpose of unity:
Having gifts that differ according to the grace
given to us . . . (Rom. 12:6).
Now there are varieties of gifts . . . and there
are varieties of service . . . and there are
varieties of working. ... To each is given. . . .
To one is given . . . and to another ... to
another ... (I Cor. 12:4 ff.).
But grace was given to each of us . . . (Eph.
4:7).
t this variety always functions within the unity of
Je body. The unity is first and fundamental; the variety
second and subsequent. Therefore every one always

Dr. Runia, formerly professor of theology at
'.'elong Theological College in Australia, has
\cently taken up a similar position at Theo-
lische Hogeschool Kampen, the Netherkmds.
h teas a major contributor to Eternity's study

abortion (February 1971).

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has to use his gift (s) "for the common good" (I Cor.
12:7).

It is especially important to note that the spectacular
gifts are not the most prominent. They are mentioned
only in I Corinthians 12-14 (gifts of healing, working of
miracles and various kinds of tongues). They do not
appear in Romans 12 and Ephesians 4. It is true that
in I Corinthians 12-14 considerable attention is focused
on speaking in tongues, but this obviously because in
the church at Corinth the gift of tongues had created
problems. It is therefore contrary to New Testament
teaching to concentrate on the spectacular gifts, as is
done in some circles. In Paul's thinking, greater benefit
is to be gained from other gifts of the Spirit (such as
prophecy), since they are more suitable for the building
up of the church.

Finally, we must emphasize that these are real gifts!
Although the believers are admonished to "earnestly
desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may
prophesy" (I Cor. 14:1; see also v. 39), yet their distri-
bution is strictly a matter of the Spirit's sovereign
pleasure. The gifts differ "according to the grace given
to us" (Rom. 12:6). The Spirit "apportions to each one
individually as he wills" (I Cor. 12:11; see also v. 18,
"as he chose"; v. 28, "God has appointed"). "Grace is
given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's
gift" (Eph. 4:7; see also v. 8, "He gave"; v 11, "his
gifts").

All gifts are valid but vary in value

Throughout the whole New Testament there is a
positive evaluation of these gifts, As gifts of the Spirit,
they have their rightful place in the Christian congre-
gation and their use should not be forbidden. This is
true even of the most controversial gift, tongue speaking
(which Paul surrounds with provisos). He explicitly
says, "Do not forbid speaking in tongues" (I Cor. 14:39),
and even, "I want you all to speak in tongues" — although
he immediately adds: "but even more to prophesy"
(I Cor. 14:5).

Thus, all the gifts are valid and should be appreciated.
Yet not all of them are equally valuable for the congre-
gation. Paul uses two criteria to determine their value.
Both are of a practical nature.

1. The edification of the church. This is repeatedly
stressed by the Apostle. In the first place, all of I Corin-
thians 13 should be understood this way, inasmuch as
it makes love the guiding principle for exercising the
Spirit's gifts. In addition, note these references: "for
the common good" (I Cor. 12:7); "so that the church
may be edified" (I Cor. 14:5) ; "strive to excel in build-
ing up the church" (I Cor. 14:12); "let all things be
done for edification" (I Cor. 14:26); and "for the equip-
ment of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for
building up the body of Christ" (Eph. 4:12). (Peter's
first letter adds "employ it for one another"; 4:10).

2. The order of congregational life and worship. This
criterion is specially stressed in the letter to the Corin-
thians, because in this congregation things had gotten
out of hand. Apparently there was the tendency to
"show off" in the worship services, and in particular
those who had the gift of speaking in tongues used it
without self-control. For this reason Paul stresses the
element of order: "For God is not a God of confusion
but of peace" (I Cor. 14:33). "All things should be
done decently and in order" (I Cor. 14:40).

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The Brethren Evangel

"We have almost entirely neglected the third
work of the Spirit," says Klaas Runia. In this
careful study of New Testament teaching, he
calls the church to utilize to the full the
Spirit's gifts.

To insure good order, in connection with tongue
speaking, Paul says, "If any speak in a tongue, let
there only be two or at most three, and each in turn;
and let one interpret. But if there is no one to interpret,
let each of them keep silence in church and speak to
himself and to God" (I Cor. 14:27, 28). It is noteworthy
that the limiting of speakers to two or three aLo applies
to those who have the gift of prophecy which Paul
rates so highly (I Cor. 14:29-32).

Are the gifts purely supernatural?

Before we go on, it is worth asking whether the gifts
are purely "supernatural" or do they presuppose a
"natural" substratum? We maintain that in all cases
there is a natural substratum. This is not to deny that
there is always the supernatural element too. The New
Testament assigns all gifts to the Holy Spirit. They are
all supernatural in their essential quality. Yet at the
same time they all presuppose a natural ability, either
in general (man's human nature) or in particular
(specific human abilities). The gift of teaching, for
instance, presupposes a clear mind and the ability to
communicate. It is simply inconceivable that anyone
would receive this gift if these abilities were lacking.
On the other hand, we are not allowed to reverse the
statement and say that a clear mind and the ability to
communicate are by themselves a gift of the Spirit.

But what about tongue-speaking? Is this not a purely
supernatural gift? Many scholars are inclined to answer
this question in the negative. In his book on Paul's
theology, H. N. Ridderbos calls it a "psychological or
parapsychological phenomenon" and points to the fact
that it often occurred in pagan cults and in the ecstatic
mysticism of Hellenism. This is not to deny that the
phenomenon which occurred on the day of Pentecost and
afterwards in the congregation of Corinth were inspired
by the Holy Spirit.

All this is fu:ly in line with the ordinary method which
the Holy Spirit employs in His work. Conversion, for
instance, is the work of the Spirit. The impetus comes
from Him when He touches the heart of the sinner with
His healing and regenerating power, through the Word
of God. The energy which enables the sinner to fight
against and overcome sin comes from Him. In its
essential nature conversion is a purely supernatural
work of the Spirit. And yet here too He uses the psycho-
logical laws which determine man's behavior. The story
of each individual's conversion is uniquely his own.
Some come to Christ suddenly, either with quiet resolve
or perhaps in a traumatic crisis. Others make their
commitment over a longer period of time. Although it
is the Holy Spirit who makes us new creatures, our
human personalities are not violated. Likewise our per-
sonalities are not overlooked when the Spirit dispenses
His gifts.

So far we have discussed the gifts as they occur
in the New Testament. But what about today? Were

they meant only for the apostolic period, or are tl|
still present in our day?

Many evangelical Christians are inclined to ans\i'
the question in the negative and to limit the preset
of the gifts to the time of the apostles. At the beginni'
of this century the Dutch theologian Herman Baviii;
wrote that special revelation has been given in the fc|
of an historical process, which reaches its end-point I
the person and work of Christ. Added to this were
outpouring of the Holy Spirit and "the extraordin;
working of the powers and gifts through and under
guidance of the Apostolate." But when the Scriptu
were completed, there was no longer need for si ]t
special signs and gifts. |

Likewise, B. B. Warfield wrote in Miracles: Yesi|-
day and Today that "the charismata belonged, in a t:l>
sense, to the Apostles" (p. 21). He even goes so far ij
to say: "These gifts were not the possession of I
primitive Christians as such; . . . they were dist
tively the authentication of the Apostles" (p. 6).

In our day a similar view is defended in the Nj?
Bible Dictionary, published by the British Inter-Van'/
Fellowship in 1962. In the article on Apostle we re:
"Healing and other spectacular gifts, such as proph i
and tongues, are abundantly attested in the apost ':
Church, related, like the apostolic witness, to the sp&'l
dispensation of the Holy Spirit; but they are Strang!/
missing in the second century Church, the writers if
those days speaking of them as a thing of the past.
Even in the New Testament, we see no signs of th
gifts except where apostles have been at work. ... I
only in the presence of apostles that these gifts of
Spirit are showered down" (Acts 8:14 ff.; 19:6).

On the other hand, there are many Christians tod]/
who not only believe that the New Testament charism
are still present, but even claim to possess them. Gro
such as the Apostolics, Pentecostals, Neo-Pentecost !>,
etc., have even worked it all out into a theolog.ll
system. First, one must receive a special "baptism" ,f
the Holy Spirit either at his conversion or in a p|>
conversion experience. Following this, or perhaps Je
should say, in combination with this, one receives |e
or more gifts. Usually much emphasis is placed p
the spectacular gifts, in particular on speaking a
tongues and healing. The other gifts are not denied b
fact, they are claimed too), but they are much !p!
prominent in their midst.

What is our response to this? We feel that the I> jv
Testament gives no support for the doctrine of a speiJ
baptism of the Spirit as taught by Pentecostals. Neit r
can we find support for a one-sided emphasis on s)>i
tacular gifts.

Nevertheless, in our opinion the Pentecostals are riiti
when they say that the gifts are still present. Ther<|s
no indication whatever in the New Testament that t Jf
were meant only for the apostolic age. On the contr;/,
the way Paul writes about them seems to allow J
one conclusion only, namely, that every believer receijs
one or more gifts from the Spirit. There is no belie jr
without a gift. It is part of being a Christian.

In principle we may not restrict the presence of f
gifts for today to the non-spectacular gifts either, p
non-Pent ecostals are sometimes inclined to do. Here jfi
have to acknowledge the sovereignty of the Spirit. If J6
wants to revive such gifts in our time, He is free tc |0
so. On the other hand, we have every right, yes, |e

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ve the Christian duty to test the spirits by the re-
aled Word of God. If, for example, we find that a
oup insists on placing the main emphasis on the spec-
ular gifts, we have to reject this as contrary to what
i New Testament teaches.

kt the same time, non-Pentecostal Christians should
dize that they may not ignore the clear teaching of
i New Testament about the reality of the gifts of
; Spirit. To ignore the gifts means to slight the Giver!
e New Testament warns against such an attitude
len it admonishes us not to "quench" the Spirit. If
! are to be complete Christians, we have to utilize to
? full the gifts that the Spirit bestows.
We believe that this aspect of the biblical message
s been too much neglected and that this has been
rmful for the life of the church. One of the results
s been, for instance, that we all accept it as quite
tural that nearly all work in the church is done by a
v persons, such as the pastor, elders, deacons,
istees, etc.
But if the Apostle Paul could visit our congregations,

would say, "And what are you doing for the Body?
hat? You are doing nothing? But what about the gift

Spirit has given to you?" It would not do for us to
swer: "But I never received a gift!" The Apostle would
swer: "Nonsense! Let me repeat to you what I said
the Corinthians: 'To each is given the manifestation
the Spirit for the common good.' "
[t may well be the cause of the church's weakness
lay that we have almost entirely neglected this third
rk of the Spirit. To quote Reformed theologian
ndrikus Berkhof: "We have to rediscover the mean-
I of the variety of the spiritual gifts. We are not to
oy the situation in Corinth, let alone that on the day
Pentecost. We have to interpret the gifts in the light

of Paul's teaching into the patterns and needs of the
life of today. In order to achieve that, we have a long
way of common thinking and praying before us. We
must be willing to learn as much as we can from the
Pentecostals. In our congregational life we must start
with the strong conviction that everyone who loves
Christ has to make a specific contribution to the growth
of our common life. Gifts of simple service in seemingly
little details are as much needed as gifts of administra-
tion, social activity, and teaching. ... At the same time
we have to rediscover some badly neglected gifts, pri-
marily the gift of prophecy. Only when we earnestly
desire the spiritual gifts, will God grant us the solution
of many problems with which we now wrestle: the
role of the laity, the common testimony in social and
political matters, the missionary power and missionary
structure of the congregation, the visible unity of the
church" (The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit, 93).

In other words, we all must explore the ways in which,
in our present situation, we can give expression to the
gifts of teaching, service, administration, prophecy,
exhortation, acts of mercy, etc. In this way our con-
gregations will become living congregations. A congre-
gation that is aware of and using the gifts of the Spirit
cannot help but be alive.

We can summarize it all in the words of Peter: 'As
each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as
good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks,
as one who utters oracles of God: whoever renders
service, as one who- renders it by the strength which
God supplies; in order that in everything God may be
glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and
dominion for ever and ever. Amen" (I Peter 4:10,11).

used with permission from Eternity magazine

POETRY CORNER

PLEASE TAKE MY HAND

by Ruth DeLozier

I said to God, "Please give me a lamp,
A bright lamp to guide my way,
A lamp to hold that I may see
And from Thee never to stray."

God said to me, "It's not the lamp

A bright lamp that will help you see;

Instead please take my hand in yours

And walk along with me."

I said to God, "Please give me a light,
A light to help me along,
A light to hold in my hand to see-
To help me do right — not wrong."

God said to me, "Please take my hand

In yours and hold on tight.

Don't let go — I'm always there

This is a better light."

I said to God, "Please give me a star-
One that is especially bright,
One that will guide me along the way
Through the dark and lonely night."
God said to me, "I know it's dark
But you really need no star;
Just take my hand and I will lead,
I'm always where e'er you are."

I said to God, "Please give me a candle
As a guide through this earthly life;
A candle to hold that I may avoid
On this earth — many a struggle and strife."
God said to me, "You need no candle
That you may hold in your hand;
Just put your hand into mine
I'm sure you will understand."

There are many lights and all are good

And help in some special way —

A star, a candle and a lamp so bright

All guide us from day to day.

But these many lights cannot guide

If we've lost touch with God.

Let me give Him my hand if I'm to see

As through this earth I trod.

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The Brethren Evang«!t

NEWS FROM
ASHLAND COLLEGE

ASHLAND, Ohio, July 8 — Ashland College was host
to a group of 20 inner-city teenagers from Cleveland
on July 10-14.

These children participated in a program called Teen
Town, an extension of the Friendly Town Program.
Friendly Town is a program which provides inner-city
children from Cleveland (mainly black) with the oppor-
tunity to live with middle-class families in smaller
communities and rural areas of Ohio for several days
during the summer. This program has been operating
for several years, and Ashland has been a host town
the past two years.

The Friendly Town experience has been meaningful
for many inner-city children and suburban and rural
families during past summers. Unfortunately a child
is no longer eligible to participate in this program after
age 12. Because of a desire to provide additional experi-
ences for "graduates" of Friendly Town the idea of
Teen Town has evolved. It was attempted on a pilot basis
at Baldwin-Wallace College last summer. Although
not without some problems, this program was sufficient-
ly successful so that other college towns which are also
Friendly Town host communities are being encouraged
to develop Teen Town Programs. Ashland is one of
these communities.

Donald R. Rinehart, assistant professor of religion
and Dr. Frederick Rafeld, associate professor of econom-
ics, developed the local program. They are assisted by
nearly two dozen college faculty and community per-
sonnel in executing the program.

The Martha Holden Jennings Foundation of Cleve-
land has provided the financial support for the local
program.

The overall purpose of Teen Town is to stimulate ] I
itive attitudes regarding the value of education with
the minds of the program participants.

College students, who will be counselors during 1
on-campus and off-campus tours and activities, incluj:
Jan Robinson, Al Carter, Terry Kozma, Steve Sperir
from Ashland; Bessie Walker from Akron, Jane Frije
from Wauseon; Emory Ogletree from Cincinnati id
Fay Bunch from Cleveland.

Teen Town at Ashland College has four objecti|s
according to Dr. Rafeld. They are: to instill and/or ]>-
inforce in the inner-city child a positive attitude regal-
ing the value of education; to provide an extensior a
the Friendly Town Program — that is, to make inij>
city children aware of the world outside the ghetto {o
provide a vehicle that will foster a better understand^
of attitudes and beliefs of inner-city people by tip
hosts and vice-versa; to investigate the potential of je
Teen Town idea for integration into the college crji-
culum and for community support as an example '4
bettering race relations.

This program is undertaken in two parts. The la
segment consists of four days spent on the Ashl'd
College campus in July. The second segment will tja
weekend visit to the campus during fall semester.

Dr. Rafeld noted that final evaluation of this progijn
can be made only at some point considerably in je
future — at least not before the participants either jO
or do not graduate from high school and seek additicjil
training However, it is believed that some measur<!)f
success or lack of success can be secured by wri'
methods and discussions.

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MOTIVATED MEN

"JILL ROSS, 25, has completed one year at Ashland
Theological Seminary majoring in New Testament.
; is from the First Brethren Church in Sarasota,
'rida where he has been a member for the past four
<rs. He attended Sarasota High School and was active
-imany sports. After attending two years at Manatee
I College in Florida, Bill moved to Ashland and corn-
led his college education at Ashland College grad-
ing in 1971. He was a member of Phi Alpha Theta,
honorary history fraternity. Bill has served as student
tor at Reedsburg Grace United Church of Christ
Dhio and at the Williamstown First Brethren Church
Wllliamstown, Ohio.

ml is married to Mary Ross, a member of the Sara-
:i Brethren Church and former librarian at Ashland
Isological Seminary. Mary attended college at Manatee
College and plans to complete her education with a
;jor in Music and Child Evangelism. Mary enjoys
ying the piano and organ and can also play the
ordian. She spent this past year working with a
wnie Troop.

till has been accepted and plans to attend New
eans Baptist Theological Seminary and has been
en hope to work with Rev. Bob Harrington in a street
listry on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. At the
sent time he is serving as the assistant pastor to Dr.
D. Hamel at the First Brethren Church in Sara-
i. Bill was a delegate to the Explo in Dallas, Texas.

WILLIAM ROSS

Rosses are expecting their first child in November. Bill
plans to enter the pastoral ministry after graduation.

JESUS WAS THE MASTER TEACHER

by Mrs. Phil (Jean) Lersch

IRST, Jesus experienced no lack of materials because
He always used as object lessons or audio-visuals
at His pupils were familiar with, what they could
ually experience. Objects He focused the attention of
pupils on were birds, lilies, trees, fish, the wind,
usions in His teachings were to housekeeping chores,
: birth process, salt, candles. He pointed out and called
|mind things and events that His pupils had first-hand
beriences with.

jkiiother evidence of His creative teaching was His
ility to provoke His pupils to ask questions. "Where
jyou live?" they asked.

Come and see," He replied, then engaged them in
vhole day's dialogue. They were eager to learn then.
Teach us to pray," they implored, truly ready to
rn.

What must I do?" the young man asked, eager to
3 out.

Tes, He aroused their interest, but He was always
)roachable. They were not afraid to ask, not afraid of
tig ridiculed.

^ third trait of a great teacher was His in that He
eeived the real needs of His pupils. Even though the

woman at the well tried to pass the time of day with
small talk, Jesus knew her real need and persevered
with her until she admitted it. When the rich young
ruler tried to impress Jesus with his "goodness," even
though he himself didn't believe it, Jesus sensed the
young man's lack and pinpointed it. He heard what
people nie,ant rather than what they said.

Another evidence of Jesus' greatness as a teacher was
His ability to involve His pupils in the learning process.
His final object lesson to His star pupils was His act
of feet-washing and the symbolic food of bread and
grape juice. He could have given a lecture but instead
He involved His pupils in learning the meaning of His
life and death. The lesson of cleansing and service was
learned far better by His washing their feet than it
would have been with lecture and notes. Drinking the
juice and eating the bread reinforced the meaning of
His atoning death more than a written outline or even a
discussion could have. He went through the motions
with His pupils and therefore taught them.

A final proof of His greatness as a teacher was the
life Jesus lived. That was His best teaching: consistent
with His words.

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• • •

Brush Valley, Pa. A record-breaking
attendance was experienced on
Youth Sunday as 211 came out
for the service. Thirty-three young
people took part in the service.
Five-minute meditations were
brought by Fred Miller, Dick
Hooks, Perry Crissman, Ron
Brown and Tom Kidder. The youth
leaders are Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Carl
Croyle.

Marianna, Pa. (Highland). Evangel-
istic services were held July 2-7,
1972 with J. D. Hamel as evan-
gelist. Rev. Carl H. Phillips is the
pastor of the church.

Vandergrift, Pa. (Pleasant View).

Chuck and Doris Long publicly
indicated their desire to answer
God's call to the ministry. Chuck
will be taking courses at Ashland
Theological Seminary in the fall.
Total attendance at the Bible
School was 1,789 with an average
of 199 present each day. The bus
was important to this ministry as
between 70 and 80 rode the bus
each day.

Goshen, Ind. An "Old-fashioned"
hymn sing and fellowship was held
in the evening of July 1 at Sorg's
Farm. Other churches should try
this for a wonderful fellowship.

South Bend, Ind. One Sunday in
June Miss Janet Bell of Child
Evangelism Fellowship shared and
challenged us with a unique
backyard ministry. A family picnic
was enjoyed by 50 people at Pot-
awanami park sponsored by the
Laymen.

Bryan, Ohio. Bruce Dodds is making
a bicycle trip from Los Angeles,
California to Jacksonville, Florida
with a group from Taylor Univer-
sity at Upland, Indiana. The trip
started June 21 and continued to
July 23.

BtttJutwt

Memorials

HILLYARD. Fred Hillyard, 81,
passed away on June 21, 1972. He
was a long-time and faithful member
of the First Brethren Church of
Falls City, Nebraska. Services were
conducted June 24th by Rev. Elmer
Keck. Interment was in the Steele
Cemetery of Falls City.

Ethyl Schroedl

SIPRESS. Mrs.* Russell (Selena)
Sipress, 66, of South Bend, Indiana
was called to be with her Lord, May
11, 1972. She was a charter member
of the Ardmore Brethren Church
and was very active in the church
and Missionary Society. Funeral ser-
vices were conducted by Rev. C.
William Cole, a former pastor of the
Ardmore Brethren Church. Inter-
ment was in the Mount Pleasant
Cemetery.

Mrs. Howard M. Fisher
* * *

ROBBINS, Mr. Floyd E. Robbins,
charter member of the Sarasota
First Brethren Church died June 21,
1972 at age 93. He was born in
Liberty Mills, Indiana and lived in
Sarasota for twenty-five years com-
ing from Warsaw, Indiana.

Funeral services were held in
Sarasota on June 22 with Dr. J. D.
Hamel officiating and in Warsaw,
Indiana with Rev. Clarence Stewart
officiating. Interment was at the
Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw.

Weddings

KERNER-GOBLE. Virginia I
Kerner and Elmar Curtis Goble w
united in marriage on May 27th
the Little Washington Congre
tional Church, Mansfield, 01
where the couple are members. E
William H. Kerner, pastor of
Roann First Brethren Church i.
the bride's father, performed
ceremony in the church of his foi
er pastorate. Mr. Goble holds
Associate Arts degree in Compu
Programming from the North C
tral Ohio Technical School and
presently employed at Westi
house Corporation in Mansfield. IV
Goble is a senior at Ashland Colle
majoring in German, and will gr

uate in December.

* * *

SHULTZ-BRINER. Peggy Shi
of LaGrange, Indiana and Ken Bri
were united in marriage in
Methodist Church of LaGrange . Ji|
11th. Ross and Mary Louise Bri'r
are the parents of Kenny.

* £ "A-

GASTON-DICKEY. Mary Gasji
and Ralph Dickey were united B
marriage in the North Manchesh
Indiana First Brethren Church Jp
24th. Rev. Immel performed the o
mony. Art and Dora Gaston are
bride's parents and Kenneth
Martha Dickey are the parents
the groom.

just 12, 1972

JEAD-BYERLE. Debra Smead

David Byerle were united in

riage on June 10 at 1 p.m. in

Ardmore Brethren Church with

Keith Bennett from the First

hren Church of South Bend

■iating in the double ring cere-

y. Debbie is a member of the

more Church and was very ac-

' in the youth groups and was on

iQuiz Teams from the Jr. Group

i She was also a Crusader for

year.

Joy Blake

ifelPE-BURTON. Becky Cripe and
|i Burton were united in marriage
j? 3rd in the First Brethren
irch of North Manchester, Indi-
! Rev. Woodrow Immel officiated.
l is the son of Paul and Maxine
:on.

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Goldenaires

Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Barnhart cele-
brated their 61st Wedding Anniver-
sary in May. They attend the Sara-
sota First Brethren Church.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Berkshire
of Masontown, Pennsylvania cele-
brated their 60th Wedding Anniver-
sary on June 26. They are the par-
ents of Elders Edgar, Clayton, Fran-
cis and Charles Berkshire."

Mr. and Mrs. Matthias Bowser
celebrated their 50th Wedding Anni-
versary on June 17, 1972 at the
Worthington Fire Hall. They attend
the Brush Valley Brethren Church
in Adrian, Pennsylvania.

Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Waters of
Bellefontaine, Ohio are the proud
parents of a boy born June 26, 1972.
Daniel Keith weighed 6 pounds and
10 ounces at birth. Rev. Waters is
pastor of the Gretna Brethren
Church.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH
Brush Vialley, Pa. — 6 by baptism
Sarasota, Fla. — 11 by baptism
Stockton, Calif. — 2 by baptism
North Manchester, Ind. —

6 by baptism

TERRA ALTA, WEST VIRGINIA

meetings from the Whilte Dale Brethren Church
"erra Alta, West Virginia.

e .are glad to report that Rev. Stanley Waybright
3W serving us as a part-time pastor. We had revival
ices from May 21-28, closing with communion ser-
;. Rev. Joseph A. Lewis, from Bunker Hill, West
inia, was our evangelist. Even though there were
jew converts we did get some people to start coming
hurch that hadn't been attending anywhere before,
lember us in your prayers that we may do God's

Rev. Dean Gerber, Mr. Howard Brenneman, Rev. Rob
Beyler, and Tobe Schmucher. We've also heard some
fabulous gospel singing by John Escabedo, Four-in-
Hand Quartet and the Chapelaire's along with our own
local people. I'm sure that if we pray, have faith and
patience God will lead the right man to Ardmore and
vice versa. We just closed a very successful two weeks
of Bible School with 20 children accepting Christ as
Saviour for the first time. Do remember these children
along with the Ardmore church in your prayers.

Sincerely,
Joy Blake

Mrs. Roy Whitehair,
Secretary

ARDMORE, INDIANA

HE Ardmore Brethren Church would like to report
that even though we are without a full-time pastor
has blessed us by sending His words by some won-
ul messengers. Some of these men are: Jim Hollo-
Rev. Werntz, Pastor Mike Hurd, Pastor Steven
Pastor David Manning, Rev. Milton Robinson,

ANNOUNCEMENT

from the

WALCREST BRETHREN

Rev. St. Clair Benshoff will be bringing the morning
message on Sunday, August 13, 1972. On Sunday eve-
ning Rev. and Mrs. Benshoff will be presenting a mus-
ical program for your pleasure. If you are in the Ash-
land area for National Conference and you have nothing
else to do, you are invited to attend the Walcrest
Brethren Church at the corner of 30 North and Wal-
crest Drive in Mansfield and enjoy the evening with us.

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DEDICATION

JEFFERSON BRETHREN CHURCH
GOSHEN, INDIANA

DEDICATION of the members of the congregation
and of the new worship facilities for the Jefferson
Brethren Church of Goshen, Indiana, was held on Sun-
day, May 21, 1972. Dr. Charles Munson, Associate Pro-
fessor of Practical Theology at Ashland Theological
Seminary was the featured speaker at the services of
celebration. A puzzle was used by the speaker to drama-
tize his message. Dr. Munson stated that the world's
problem is that it can't put all the pieces together. The
world is troubled by many things that seem to have no
meaning. On the other hand, the early church experi-
enced joy because in Jesus Christ they were able to put
all the pieces together. They discovered that Jesus is
the key to what God is doing in history. Secondly, the
bas's for this discovery was a disciplined study of the
Word. In turn, this study led the early Christians to
care for each other, to care for others and to care for
those who didn't care for them.

Dr. Munson went on to challenge the congregation to
remember that God's plan is being worked out through
the church. He warned the congregation that the church
is not a building, for a building houses the church, and
God will condemn the congregation who centers its
attention in a building. The purpose of the church is
to serve as the bearer of God's message to a world that
can't put all the pieces together.

In conclusion, Dr. Munson warned, "Christ wants
to find His life in you and he will or you'll die on the
vine." •

As one approaches the building that houses the church
at Jefferson, he notices the free standing cross. It speaks
to us of the message which is ours to proclaim, that

Christ died for our sins, that he was buried, that
rose from the grave on the third day and that he is c
ing again.

The clerestory window reminds the gathered con
gation that the truth whereby we are able to put*
pieces together comes from God. His revelation to
worshiping congregation is symbolized by the light
floods through the window and down upon the wors
ing congregation.

The Jefferson Brethren want to share with the den
i nation the challenge of this day. The building is
the church. The building houses the church. The chi
is the people of God whose mission is not simplj
perpetuate itself, but whose mission is to proclaim
God is consummating all of human history in J<
Christ. And the church, the people of God indwelt \
the living Christ, is the means whereby God is revea
this secret to all the world.

The new facilities for the congregation include
addition of about 6,000 square feet of floor space. I
provides a spacious narthex, a worship area that
seat 250, two rooms for baptismal preparation and i
washing, a study for the pastor, a church office, i
rooms, a spacious kitchen and a utility room. All of
is added to the former facilities which included four)
classrooms and a larger room formerly used for
worship services of the congregation. This area
soon be divided to make room for more classrooms.

The church numbers 200 in membership and the bi
ing is located four miles north of Goshen on state i
No. 15.

k?ust 12, 1972

World Religious News

in Keview

iOKING HELD VIOLATION

lj A JEWISH LAW
Jew York (EP) — A medical ethics
hority calls smoking a violation
j Jewish law in a new book pub-
ted here by Yeshiva University.
)r. Fred Rosner, chief of the
imatology Division of the Queens
>pital Center, affiliated with the
kg Island Jewish-Hillside Medical
[iter, calls on the Jewish commun-
; "to marshall its forces in an
aek on the promotional activities
(the tobacco industry" in Modern
idicine and Jewish Law, a collec-
l of essays.

In light of the overwhelming
dical evidence proving the casual
ationship of cigarette smoking to
leer of the lung, heart disease and
tonic bronchitis," Dr. Rosner
ites, "Jewish law absolutely pro-
its this practice."
Ls evidence of how Jewish law
bids such a custom, he cites
uteronomy 4:9, which forbids
cing oneself in danger intention-
r and passages from "The Laws

the Murderer" of Maimonides'
rk, Mishneh Torah, and Joseph
ro's Yoreh Deah, a later code of
vish law.

n his book, Dr. Rosner rejects
1 argument that "many Jewish
>ple smoke" as a justification by
erting: "If many Jews commit a
nsgression, others should centain-

not follow. The 'pleasures' of
ntery are not condoned by even
i most liberal-minded Jew. Why
in should the pleasures of sraok-
[, which also involve Biblical pro-
titions, be relegated to an inferior
tus, to be treated more leniently?"
ie urges physicians and rabbis to
re up smoking "in order to prac-
3 what they preach, and teach by
ample." In addition, Dr. Rosner
?gests that leading rabbinic au-
>rities "speak out on this subject
thout timidity."

JEWS CALL TEL AVIV
ACT OF LUNACY

New York (EP) — Lamenting the
"slaughter of innocents" at Lod Air-
port in Tel Aviv, the president of
the American Jewish Committee has
scored the killing of 25 people an
act of "lunacy" wh:ch the "rational
world" should react to "quickly and
effectively."

Philip E. Hoffman declared that
"no one is now safe from the
cowards who attack defenseless
people in the name of Arab nation-
alism."

Three young terrorists, members
of a Japanese activist group and
working for the Arab guerrilla
movement, fired into a crowd of 250
to 300 people at Lod International
Airport in Tel Aviv, killing 25 and
wounding 77.

The militant Popular Front for the
Liberation of Palestine headquar-
tered in Beirut claimed "complete
responsibility for the brave operation
launched by one of its special groups
... in our occupied land."

Names in the News

Dr. Hudson T. Armerding, fifth
president of Wheaton College, spoke
at the May 28 commencement of
Fort Wayne Bible College on "Stew-
ardship of the Truth." The day be-
fore at commencement exercises at
Gordon-Conwell Theological Semin-
ary in Wenham, Massachusetts, he
was awarded an honorary doctor of
divinity degree. He served Gordon
College as dean and acting president
before going to Wheaton in 1961.

Herbert Cottin, an accountant with
the Recording Corporation of Ameri-
ca in Alaska, is the first Negro
elected president of the Alaska
Baptist Convention in Anchorage.
The group is affiliated with the
Southern Baptist Convention.

Page Twenty-nine

JUDGE SEES DETERIORATING
FAMILY LIFE A
THREAT TO U.S.

Washington, D.C. (EP)— A senior
U.S. district judge warned a Luth-
eran congregation here that there
are dangerous signs on the horizon
signalling the deterioration of the
family.

"It seems strange," Judge Luther
W. Youngdahl said in a message at
Augustana Lutheran Church, "that
in atheistic, Communistic Russia
they are placing greater emphasis
upon the significance and perman-
ency of the marriage relationship
and we, in this so-called Christian
democracy, are following a trend in
tSie opposite direction."

The judge saw an "ominous sim-
ilarity to the disintegration of the
family when Rome declined and the
condition of far too many families
in Western civilization."

"The family is intrinsic to human
life and society," he added. "It is
an institution sanctioned by law,
blessed by religion and extolled in
its highest achievements by litera-
ture and art."

Speaking from his Christian up-
bringing and subsequent judicial
experience, the former three-term
governor of Minnesota set forth con-
ditions favorable to "civilizing" the
infant and child: "satisfying person-
to-person relationships first of all
with the parents, or parent substi-
tutes, and with the immediate
family.

The 76-year-old judge said he is
distressed by the "recent tendency"
of states to "make it easy" for peo-
ple to obtain divorces. In many
states, he said, persons seeking a
divorce may obtain one merely by
agreeing to live separately for a year
or two, which is the only grounds
required.

SEVAREID AND
THE SCRIPTURES

Alhambra, Calif. (EP) — NBC
news commentator Eric Sevareid
was asked by a woman in Florida
where he acquired his knowledge
of Old Testament Biblical history
to which she had heard him allude.

"If you were a small boy raised
in a Norwegian Lutheran Church
family in a small North Dakota town
long ago," the popular newscaster
replied, "you learned your Bible—
or else."

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TV FILM *A BILLION AND
THREE' TO PUT VIEWER
IN DEVELOPING WORLD

Saigon (EP) — "The time has come
to use television to show how Chris-
tians are helping a world in need,"
says Dr. Stan Mooneyham, president
of World Vision International.

On location here for shooting the
new TV film "A Billion and Three,"
a film hosted by Art Linkletter,
Mooneyham said the purpose of the
film is "to put the average American
family inside the skin of . . . Asian
kids and let them feel with us what
it is like to be born in the developing
world."

One hundred babies are born every
30 seconds, in the developing nations
of the world, Mooneyham said.

NAZARENES CLOSE HISTORIC

CONVENTION, SET GOAL
OF ONE MILLION

Miami Beach (EP) — In a spirited
18th General Assembly (June 15-23)
Nazarene delegates whose numbers
swelled to 30,000 pledged to double
their half-million ranks by the next
quadrennial and elected officers to
serve the growing denomination.

In the auditorium where Demo-
crats and Republicans will nominate
candidates for the Presidency in
July and August, Nazarene dele-
gates from 50 states and around the
world voted on many weighty ques-
tions such as church membership
for divorced persons.

An emotional debate on the pro-
priety of glossolalia, "speaking in
tongues," ended with no official
action taken. Although there has
been evidence of the phenomenon
among Nazarene groups in the U.S.
and abroad, the six general superin-
tendents of the Church have stead-
fastly opposed it as a violation of the
denomination's doctrines and prac-
tices.

Dr. Hugh C. Benner, general
superintendent emeritus, asserted
that tongues-speaking is inadequate
and non-transforming. "Nazarenes
have something better — old-fashion-
ed second blessing holiness," he said.

The assembly adopted a statement
on moral issues, in which they
urged their fellow churchmen to ac-
tively oppose "mushrooming" porn-
ography, stand firm in condemning
homosexuality, reaffirm opposition
to liberalizing abortion laws, and re-
frain from the use of drugs unless
medically prescribed.

JAPANESE CLERGYMAN
WHO CAME BEARING
RICE RETURNS

Seattle (EP) — The Japanese min-
ister who brought to the United
States rice for hungry Seattle fam-
ilies has left to return to ministries
in Nippon.

The friendly smile of the Rev.
Sadao Ozawa was well known to
citizens here, and his food was
appreciated by hungry families in
an economically depressed area.

Armed with a desire to help, faith
in God, and a love for man, the
clergyman conquered in peace a na-
tion he had trained to fight in battle
30 years ago in a Japanese school.

Mr. Ozawa's donations of food
touched off a fiery exchange in
Congress which resulted, finally, in
a governmental decision to give don-
able foods to hungry families here.

Washington Senator Warren G.
Magnuson called the gift of rice
from Japan a ''humanitarian gesture
of unequaled compassion from a na-
tion who was a bitter adversary 30
years ago."

Mr. Ozawa came to Seattle as a
fraternal worker from the United
Church of Christ of Japan.

MINNEAPOLIS EVANGELICALS
RAP GRASS, EASY AMNESTY,
ON-DEMAND ABORTION

Minneapolis, (EP) — Most evan-
gelical Christians oppose legalized
marijuana, "indiscriminate amnesty"
for draft resisters and abortion on
demand, said directors of the Greater
Minneapolis Association of Evan-
gelicals.

These resolutions were forwarded
to officials of the Democratic-
Farmer, Labor, Republican Tax
parties.

The 880-member Ministerial Asso-
ciation of the Evangelical Free
Church of America, headquartered
in Richfield, Minnesota, took similar
positions at its annual meeting in
Deerfield, Illinois.

The ministers also cautioned Free
Church youth and adults against
dabbling in astrology and "spirit-
ism" and urgd them to "exhibit love
and the grace of God to the prac-
ticing homosexual in our society
while helping him to understand his
sin and need for cleansing and de-
liverance by the power of the blood
of Christ."

CHURCH OR PRISON?

CONVICTED WOMAN
OPTS FOR 10 YEARS OF
SUNDAYS IN PEW

Orlando, Fla. (EP) — Given I*
choice between jail and church I
the next 10 years, a self-conf e ^
murderess — whose crime invciHi
"tremendous extenuating cirnn.
tances" — chose church.

Circuit Judge Claude R. Edw;'s,
who admitted that he misses rig-
ious services now and then, |ld
Eartha Lee Griffith, 28, that 1
could go to prison for 10 yearur
"spend every Sunday through i|
in a pew."

Miss Griffith had pleaded gi!;y
to the second-degree murder of 1
boy friend, Eddie Lee Lampkirjin
an Orlando home they shared.

"There were tremendous ext|u.
ating circumstances in her cm
said Judge Edwards, noting thatr.
Lampkin had beaten her almosio
death and threatened her wit] a
weapon. "I'm not very soft-heaHJ
towards criminals in general," $
added, "but this was entirely difl
ent."

Judge Edwards, who is a men:3i
of the First Methodist Churclii
Orlando, consulted with Miss (jl
fith's minister, the Rev. C. E. C||
and made two conditions for jft
bation: that she go to church jll
least once a week and that she ci
plete her high school education. |

CIVILIAN CHAPLAINCY
VIEWED IN DIM LIGHT

Minneapolis (EP) The se

chaplain at the U.S. Military A
emy at West Point, N.Y. said
doesn't think a civilian chapla
for the Armed Forces being
posed would work.

The Rev. James D. Ford sai
civilian chaplaincy wouldn't be
sible on a large scale, noting
chaplains must depend on such
itary facilities as planes and
copters.

He said he thought the mili
does provide safeguards for the
sciences of its chaplains. He rej:
ed that more than 200 of the 4
cadets at West Point currently t<
in the Sunday school for childre
the post's personnel, following
example of Dwight D. Eisenho
in 1915.

igust 12, 1972 Page Thirty-one

A LETTER TO — BRETHREN

(The following letter was received by Mr. George
Kerlin, treasurer of the Brethren World Relief
Committee, after he sent a check from offerings
received to the World Relief Commission. It's a
note of thanks to all contributors.)

June 27, 1972
Dear Brother Kerlin:

Literally hundreds of thousands in desperate need in Bangladesh and
Vietnam have been helped because of your gift from the Brethren Church.
I wish it were possible to visit personally with each pastor and parishioner
who has helped you help us. I know this is impossible, so I hope
that through whatever means you have at hand you and Phil (Lersch)
will convey to all our deepest appreciation and our sincere thanks.

We guarantee good continued stewardship as ive serve as one of your
channels of Christian help and hope, praying that God will give you
a blessed summer conference and a year of ministry for His glory.

Yours in the JOY of His service,
Everett S. Graffam
Executive Vice President
WORLD RELIEF COMMISSION

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Plymouth, Indiana

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Mrs. Genevieve Trygg has been employed as manager of the Brethren
Bookstore in Plymouth, Indiana assuming the position held by Mr. Robert
Dronsfield for the past two years.

The Plymouth store stands ready to serve the Brethren in northern
Indiana catering to their needs for

BIBLES

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CHURCH and SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPPLIES
GIFTS and AWARDS

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We appeal especially to our Brethren Churches in the 25 mile radius from
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Remember:

The Lord's
opportunity.

work provides for equal

On our way home from Camp Bethany, Iw
the pleasant experience of what seemed like wi
ing God face to face, and so on arriving home\u
the thoughts together in this poem "God." /■
so impressed I thought I must share it la
others.

GOD I

I knew this time that all was right
For I saw God in the sky last night.
As I looked around my eyes were led
To this cloud that formed a perfect head.
This time God seemed to be so near
For I saw His forehead and more so clear;
I saw His mouth and then His chin-
Each feature in this cloud seemed plain.
His lips were pursed — as if to blow

New life to me that I may stronger grow,

I almost felt that I could reach

Into the sky and almost touch

This cloud that God had formed for me,

This cloud He put up there to see,

It helps me know He's ever near

He'll keep me safe — I need not fear.

At times like this I find it hard

To hear some says, "There is no God"

by Ruth DeLozier

?ust 26, 1972

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By the Way

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APATHY

kUR sources of definitions for apathy relate to us
) that this means lack of interest, indifference and
of emotion.

was glancing through some issues of THE
STHREN EVANGELIST that were published almost
uarter century ago and one article in particular drew
attention. An article written by one of the many
icated and most influential Christian men whom I
e had the honor and pleasure of being personally
uainted with, Frank E. Clapper.

rother Clapper was a member of the Trinity Breth-
Church for many years and wrote this particular
jcle entitled: "The Power of Sacrifice."
jhe first part of this article leads me to believe that
fay times history does not repeat itself as it has a
jlency to stand still instead.

k his article, "The Power of Sacrifice" Mr. Clapper
pes: "To every thoughtful Christian there must come
nge of disappointment as we contemplate the lack
ispiritual power in the organized church of today,
jely we do not want it to be that way. Rather we
/e it to be a dynamic force, a living testimony to
I power of God."

puld to God that the lost, the suffering, the bereaved
the downtrodden could look upon the church as their
of Safety — the source of help in time of need,
e are witnessing revival after revival where none
saved, where it is almost impossible to induce sin-
3 to come to the house of God to hear the Gospel,
r. Clapper presents some statistics in this article
ch was written about twenty-five years ago and I
ider if these figures have changed any in the period
jime which has since elapsed.

ervin Rosell in "The Way" says, "today in our
rches, 5% of the reported members do not exist,
cannot be found, 20% never pray, 25% never read
ij Bible, 30% never attend church services, 40% never
ip to any cause, 50% never go to Sunday-School, 60%
t|sr go to church on Sunday night, 70 % never give to
tisions, 75% never engage in any church activity, 80%
cpr attend prayer meeting, 90% never have family
r|ship and 95% never win a soul to Christ."
Jach individual church will have to evaluate its own
^gregational record to determine whether its per-
-:age figures are lower, higher or the same as those
2-ialed by Mr. Rosell.

ecent statistical reports of various local congrega-
|s to their designated districts or general headquar-
-j of many if not all denominations seem to depict that
he percentages have not changed appreciably in the
g: quarter century or so.

rother Clapper raises an important question in his

i|cle, a question that may shed light on why the

tistical figures are still similar in our day as they

e when they were compiled years ago. "Could it be

possible that one of the contributing factors to the con-
dition of a powerless church may be that we have for-
gotten the importance of sacrifice?"

I do not believe he had in mind the kind of sacrifice
that so many people feel that they are making, such as
giving something up for the sake of Lent. I believe
rather, he was referring to the giving up of something
desired or cherished for the sake of something else,
something that may be much more valuable than merely
material riches. Something that Christ asked us to
give up as we accepted Him as our Lord and Saviour.

The article specifically points out various avenues of
sacrifice — "to give sacrificially of our time, our talents,
and our means — ."

We also find another avenue of sacrifice, one that is
just recently coming into its own — to pledge ourselves
to a life of prayer and daily witnessing for Him.

This last reference made to the article brings the
whole matter quite up to date when we take into con-
sideration the explosive happening in Dallas, Texas a
few weeks ago and what is being contemplated in the
near future.

The Brethren Church has decided to adopt as its
theme for the next year CALLING OUR CONTINENT
TO CHRIST in conjunction with the KEY '73 program.
A poem inserted at the last portion of the article by
Brother Clapper may well have been writtten with pro-
grams such as EXPLO '72 and KEY '73 in mind.

"I said, 'Let me walk in the field.'
He said, 'No, walk in the town.'

I said, 'There are no flowers there.'

He said, 'No flowers, but a crown.'

"I said, 'But the sky is black,

There is nothing but noise and din.'

But He wept as He sent me back,

'There is more,' He said, 'there is sin.'

"I said, 'But the air is thick,

And fogs are veiling the sun.'
He answered, 'Yet souls are sick,

And souls in the dark undone.'

"I said, 'I shall miss the light,

And friends will miss me, they say.'

He answered, 'Choose tonight,
If I am to miss you or they.'

"I pleaded for time to be given.

He said, Ts it hard to decide?
It will not seem hard in Heaven,

To have followed the steps of your guide.'

"I cast one look at the fields,

Then set my face to the town,
He said, 'My child, do you yield?

Will you leave the flowers for the crown?'

"Then into His hand went mine,

And into my heart came He;
And I walk in a light divine,

The path I had feared to see."

Could the power of sacrifice as it was mentioned in
the article referred to be the factor that could change
the percentages in the statistics to add up to figures
much more presentable? (G.S.)

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TUCSON BYC PRESENTS MUSICAL
WORKS WITH CRUSADERS

THE SENIOR HI BYC of Tucson, Arizona, decided
that we would let our Brethren friends know about
our activities.

We brought in the New Year with a party! The Jr.
and Sr. Hi played games and records in one of the Sun-
day School rooms while the adults played games in
another room. At midnite we joined the adults for
devotions.

Here the Tucson BYC presents the
folk musical PURPOSE.

In March our Sr. Hi BYC started work on "Purpose,"
a Christian Folk Musical. March was also the month we
fixed up our Sunday School/Youth room. We painted
the altar, the girls made drapes, and we put up posters.
This was a great improvement to our room.

In April we planned and presented an Easter
rise Service at church. There were 56 in attende
After the service we had a pancake breakfast.
Senior Hi BYC hosted the District Youth Confer
also. Twenty-four youth stayed at the church. The th
of the Conference was "Love in Action." Sam Baile
visiting layman, spoke to us on spiritual growth
witnessing. As for fun during District Conference
went swimming, ate at a pizza place, and played vo
ball and football.

May was a month for us to work on our musical
gram, "Purpose."

Our BYC leaders, Stan and Judy Gentle, hostf
youth banquet in June. The theme was "Over the I
bow" and the decorations were in keeping with
theme. A chicken dinner was served. Three gradu;
Charlotte Brown, Nancy Janzen, and Patty Sundl
were recognized and presented with Bible dictiona
One of our graduates had a swimming party for
youth at her home after commencement exercise:
June 8. Nine of the Senior Hi Youth helped in 1
School. In the evenings the Summer Crusaders h€
Bible School for us and about 17 attended e
evening.

Tucson youth participate in Work Camp
Arizona Brethren Camp in July.

With July came camp. We had four days of \
camp and six days of regular camp. Sixteen Senior
Junior Hi Youths helped with work camp, and 34 at
ed regular camp. For work camp we cleaned up
kitchen (which hadn't been used for a year!), cle
up the grounds, and built a type of bridge over a "\
out" in the road. At night there was a campfire
singing and games.

During regular camp, classes were held in the £
noons and recreation in the mornings. In the eve
campfires were held. After these 10 days of camp ej
one went away with the true feeling of the Lord
friendship.

This year we are happy to send two delegate
National Conference. In past years only one of
youth was able to go. Next year our goal is for a
us to be able to attend National Conference.

— Nancy Janzen, secretary

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SR. — NEW APPROACH
TO YOUTH SUNDAY

UR annual youth banquet, to honor our graduates,

was held May 19 in the beautifully decorated

owship Hall with our Junior High, Senior High and

ege age youth. The theme was "Happiness is ."

>r a delicious meal and a fun time, a program was

n by our guests from Campus Crusade.

i Youth Sunday the youth took over the entire

day School hour by leading in the departments as

?rintendents, secretaries, song leaders, and pianists.

n each class was taught by a youth in the presence

he regular teacher.

or the morning service the youth choir sang and

rs assisted in Scripture reading, prayer and

;ring.

The Brethren youth public service wes held in the

evening using the same theme "Happiness is ." Each

group participated in songs, testimonies and messages.
The speakers were Robert Folckemer, Bernice Parks and
Stephen Cole.

One Sunday night after the evening service a "rap
session" was held in the Fellowship Hall. A fine atmos-
phere was present as forty-nine sat around small fold-
ing tables and candle light enjoying potato chips, pretzels
and punch. Questions were answered by our evangelist
Bud Hamel. The most popular question was what he
thought of boys and long hair.

We feel we have had a profitable year in the Lord.

-Vinco Sr. BYC

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,th present.

VINCO JR.

HE Jr. BYC was richly blest this past year. It con-
sisted of 21 members ranging in ages 8 through 10.
y worked very hard and were very consistent. We
ssed giving personal testimony and the children
d this; every time this was asked, we were never
appointed. Now the children give their testimony
e willingly in evening services. Their project to
e money this past year was making centerpieces out
bam egg cartons and nylon net and placing them
crystal goblets. This project brough in $70. In
ember the children were told to do jobs at home
they don't usually do to earn money to purchase

small articles to be placed in our missionary box. Most
of the children earned enough to buy two gifts apiece.

Children in this age group are such a pleasure to work
with as they are eager to do everything. Sometimes the
advisors had a hard time keeping up with them, and
everything they did they did with great enthusiam.

We look forward to another year this fall.

— Jr. BYC Advisors

Mrs. Fern Yarnick
Mrs. Sally Ann Goldie
Mrs. Peggy Rodgers

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NEWS FROM WATERLOO SR. BYC

HPHE Waterloo Sr. BYC has been quite active this
1 year. We held our public service on Youth Sunday
with the message given by Wayne Grumbling. Other
youth participated in readings, the Scripture and song.
We have also had a skating party and two bowling
parties followed by fellowship at the church. One of our
fellowships was a jello-in where four teams raced to
finish a hemisphere of jello three inches thick and
about twelve inches wide topped with whipped cream.
To do this we put our hands behind us, leaned over the
table the jeTo was on, and began eating. It was very
messy, but we had a lot of fun. We have also had people
at church camp in Illinois, gone caroling to elderly
people and shut-ins, and are sending money to Randy
and Karen Best at the Riverside School.

For money making projects we served an Easter
breakfast, and we had a bazaar along with a supper of
sloppy joes and potato chips.

We s:ent six delegates to Central District Conference
at Lanark, Illinois on July 21 and 22. Three of our dele-
gates were elected to District Offices. They are: Wayne
Grumbling — Vice President; Janet Lamb — Correspond-
ing Secretary; and Bill Shafer — Assistant Treasurer. -

Other recent activities we have taken part in are
filling pill bottles for nearby nursing homes with Scrip-
ture verses, conducting a Sunday afternoon service at
a nursing home with Janis McChesney giving the
meditation, and leading a Sunday morning service for
campers in a Cedar Falls park.

We plan to have a walk-a-thon as a project in the
future, and on sending six people to National Conference.

—Janet Lamb, Secretary

The Brethren Evang<

WARSAW BYC ACTIVITIES

"""pHE Warsaw BYC has come to the end of another
1 rewarding year. We have all been kept busy with
projects this year.

Our most recent project was a rummage sale. This
was our second sale this year. We made over $250, and
we all enjoyed earning it.

We also had a cookout at the Flowing Well in North
Webster, and afterward played a game of miniture golf.

Many youth are also helping with the Summer Cru-
sader "Operation Penetration" program here in Warsaw,
and the "Show Me Jesus" program.

—Officers of the
Warsaw BYC

ust 26, 1972

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NEWS FROM
ASHLAND COLLEGE

5HLAND, Ohio, Aug. 3— Four Ashland College
uates, Michael L. Climaco, Richard S. Lynch, John
arter and Dennis Bogosian, have been chosen for
ision in the 1972 edition of the Outstanding Young
of America, according to Thomas Warner, director
he annual fund and alumni affairs at Ashland
ige.

imaco, 1969, who is a Cleveland councilman from
d 5, has just been graduated from John Marshall
School. Lynch, 1970, is affiliated with the Junior
nber of Commerce in Cleveland; McCarter, 1966,
ith Standard Oil of Ohio in Mansfield; Bogosian,
is purchasing agency for J. C. Penney with head-
ters in New York City.

)minated by the AC alumni association earlier this
, the men were chosen for the annual awards
me in recognition of their professional and com-
ity leadership Warner said today,
onsored by leading men's civic and service organ-
ons, Outstanding Young Men of America honors
between the ages of 21 and 35 whose demonstrated
llence has marked them for future leadership in
nation.

'hese young men," according to Doug Blankenship,
Tnan of the board of advisors, Outstanding Young
of America, "are truly outstanding because they
distinguished themselves in one or more aspects
>mmunity and professional life."
miinations for the awards volume are submitted
year by civic organizations, Jaycee chapters, col-
alumni associations and military commandants,
complimenting those in the awards volume, U.S.
Adlai Stevenson III (D-Ill.) has said that for all
diversity, the Outstanding Young Men of America
"in common — and in abundance — that quality of
energy. They are activists. Though they are young,
have already made their imprint — in their neigh-
oods and in the nation."

ie 1972 edition, scheduled for publication in Novem-
will include a special introductory message by the
>rable James Hodgson, U.S. Secretary of Labor.

5HLAND, Ohio, NOON, Aug. 4— Dr. Glenn L. Clay-
president of Ashland College, talked about the need
dear thinking, sound judgment and logical answers
^ery phase of American life in his address at summer
nencement exercises held August 4, 1972 in the
rs Convocation Center.

! told the 61 summer graduates at Ashland College,
' families and guests that the unbeaten track and
less traveled road may lead to trouble and will not
lopular. He emphasized that it is the only way to
the needed answers to the problems of our society,
esident Clayton said, "Summer graduates are
ial to me for I know the route they have come by
rt-time study while holding a job, full-time support

{family, mother keeping the household together,
ng children, still keeping at it. It is a tale filled
i. long hours, hard work, very little play, dogged
nrmination. I know them well for I traveled the

same road for two of my own college degrees. It is diffi-
cult, demanding, often discouraging, frequently loses
friends and sometimes even threatens happy homes.

"Now that the long-sought objective is reached, some
of you may choose to follow the popular choice and
expect to enjoy friends, have fewer worries, and collect
pay envelopes. Perhaps this is what you want — to get
lost in the crowd — to be a good joe — not to rock the
boat — to stay on the beaten path. If so, that kind of
choice is open to you today.

"On the other hand, if that is what you wanted, why
would you have gone to all the trouble of getting here
today? Except for the improved job qualification the
beaten path objective could have been more easily ob-
tained by following other alternatives open to you."

Dr. Clayton noted he concluded the graduates desired
more than that since they have already had the idea
of self-determination and the search for uniqueness on
their own part.

He pointed out that there is confusion in religion,
economy, family and environmental understanding, law
and government. He enlarged on each phase of con-
fusion which he said is on all sides of us.

He explained that there is confusion in religion where
faith in God is shattered by efforts to remake God's
absolute nature and substitute an unstable humanity
in the very place where religion has its raison d'etre.

Confusion exists in the economy where socialism and
populism become so entwined with the principles of
free enterprise that issues of welfare seem means to
desired ends rather than as rightful objectives in a
perspective of freedom to earn a living according to
President Clayton.

"There is confusion in the family and environmental
understanding where the vague concepts of a social
contract and nihilistic ideas of 'doing one's own thing'
seem to challenge the lofty and time-tested truths of
marital love and familial integrity, the beauty of sex
and the wise use of and conservation of God's creation
itself," he said.

Finally he noted the confusion in law and government
where respect for order and honest efforts at proper
reform are buried in verbiage which seems to elevate
the criminal and civil outrage to positions preferred to
those of right and justice.

In conclusion, he said, "Somewhere among the
thousands of college graduates, perhaps someone in this
room today, somewhere there exists the man or woman
who will lead out to find these answers. I am confident
that this is true and it is my earnest prayer and hope
that you will not fail to accept this responsibility."

Arthur B. Gorsuch, dean of special studies at AC, pre-
sented the degree candidates to President Clayton who
conferred the baccalaureate degrees. Dr. Y. David Kim,
associate professor of religion, gave the invocation and
benediction.

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A SPIRITUAL REVOLUTION

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The Moderator's Address of the eighty -fourth General Conference of
The Brethren Church held August 15-20, 1972 at Ashland, Ohio delivered
by Elder Donald Rowser, Pastor of the New Lebanon Brethren Church,
New Lebanon, Ohio.

"And when the day of Pentecost
was fully come, they were all with
one accord in one place.

"And suddenly there came a
sound from heaven as of a rushing
mighty wind, and it filled all the
house where they were sitting.

"And there appeared unto them
cloven tongues like as of fire, and
it sat upon each of them.

"And they were all filled with
the Holy Ghost . . . (Acts 2:l-4a).

' I 'HUS reads the account of the first
1 great Spiritual Revolution as the
Holy Spirit came in answer to the
promise Jesus gave to His disciples.
This great Spiritual Revolution literally
forced the early Christians to go out
and share their faith and many thous-
ands of people came to know Christ
as a result.

Several years ago from this plat-
form Clate Risley, known then as "Mr.
Sunday School" said, "The church has
had her reforms and the church has

had her revivals: but today the church
needs a revolution."

We know that a lot of the ills of the
world and our own country could be
healed if the church of Jesus Christ
all over the world would have a revo-
lution. It would create such an impact
on all of our lives that change would
come. Now a revolution is a total or
radical change. In our world we have
seen political revolutions, industrial
revolutions, an atomic revolution, a
space revolution — now the world needs
a spiritual revolution! Amen?

A brief look at the world in which we
live will tell us that we live in the
most revolutionary period of man's
history. There is strife on the college
and university campuses. There is
racial strife, corruption in government,
dishonesty in business and labor, and
the new morality has brought a host
of problems upon us. Today there are
over five million alcoholics in the
United States. Over half the hospital
beds in our country are filled with the

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tally ill. There are over four million
anted children. One out of five
tions ends in death. Suicide is the
iber one killer of teenagers. These
just a few of the symptoms of a

society. A society that is surely
led for doom unless God intervenes,
are we going to carry out the
le of "Key 73," "Calling Our
tinent to Christ" without a spiritual
lution?

\g Hamorskjold, former secretary
•ral of the United Nations, shortly
re he was killed while on a peace
ion to the Belgian Congo, said, "I
no hope for world peace. We have
[ so hard and failed so miserably.
-ss the world has a spiritual rebirth
in the next few years civilization
oomed."1 A spiritual revolution is
ed which can be found only in
s Christ the Son of God. Amen?
jie late Sir Winston Churchill, before
jleath, looked at the world situation

said, "This generation has placed
jvvorld on trial for its life, and may

live to see the end of civilization
re know it."2 A spiritual revolution
)eded if we are to put off inevitable
motion. Amen?

his book, Don't Sleep Through the
Mutton, Paul S. Rees, that great
lionary statesman said, "The Revo-
jnary War was on and Rip Van
kle slept it out. 'Incredible,' you
JNot exactly. Not if you will look
jnd you and see how many citizens
f are who are strolling like sleep-
iers through the crashing, bashing,
Ing times in which we are living."3
.average Christian is doing exactly
tame thing today — sound asleep in
comfortable pew while the revolu-
Irages on all fronts around him, in
ihurch and in the world. We have
t>tten that our Christianity is a
.iLutionary — and revolutionizing —
i It was said of the Christians in
riearly church — "These that have
fed the world upside down are come
ir also" (Acts 17:6). Is it possible
is to have that same spiritual revo-
:!nary character today? Or do we
fer our revolution in safe and pre-
- ble forms? We need a spiritual
\ lution if we are going to be

ling Our Continent to Christ" in

is time for Christians to wake up!
i commission for a spiritual revo-

n has already been given us by

Lord. The Holy Spirit has been
vh to us in order that the commis-
si may be carried out. Wake up

hren, for we have the manpower,

the means, the message and a Mighty

God to get the work done in this gen-
eration. We can have a spiritual revo-
lution now! We can work together in
Calling Our Continent to Christ. It
may be now or never for the church.
Amen?

I. The Manpower

Let us look first of all at the man-
power available. Many Christians have
never directly won another soul to the
Lord Jesus Christ. I'm not questioning
the influence that Christians may have
over those who come to Christ, but I'm
thinking of the work whereby a Chris-
tian leads another person to a saving
knowledge of Christ and that person
receives Jesus as Lord and Savior. We
have come to the place in Christianity
when our good influence is not enough;
we must present the claims of Christ
in a way in which others will respond
to Him.

Dr. Bill Bright, head of Campus Cru-
sade for Christ, says, "We are told that
it takes over a thousand laymen and
six pastors to introduce just one person
to Christ in a year! Obviously there
is something wrong."4

Looking over our statistical report
for this year indicates that we have
the manpower. But are we doing the
best job we can for Christ with the
manpower that we have? I believe that
we will all admit that we are not. What
is the greatest experience in life any-
way? As Christians we will all agree
that to know Christ as my Lord and
Saviour is the greatest experience in
life. But to many Christians, when this
happens to them, they think their work
is done. To them we would ask a
similar question. What is the most im-
portant thing you can do to help anoth-
er person? The simple and only
answer is to help him know Jesus
Christ as Lord and Saviour. How sad
it is that so few Christians are sharing
this great faith with others. We urgent-
ly need more men and women with a
sense of mission so that an atmosphere
can be created wherein the Holy Spirit
of God can bring about a spiritual
revolution so desperately needed in our
generation.

If we keep putting this great work
off it will not become easier. Every
second that ticks finds three babies
born into our world. This makes a total
of 259,200 babies born every day. So
the work grows, it doesn't diminish. We
are also told that at the end of each
day, fewer people are dying. So that at
the year's end we have added to the
human race 50 million people or the

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equivalent of an Italy.

The primary calling of the church
is to be a witness to Christ; a witness
is one who declares or demonstrates.
The Apostle Peter had something to
say about this in his first letter:
". . . You are a chosen race, a royal
priesthood, a holy nation, God's own
people, that you may declare the won-
derful deeds of him who called you
out of darkness into his marvelous
light" (I Peter 2:9 RSV). Concerning
this verse, Ray Stedman in his book,
Body Life, says, "Notice the structure,
'You are . . . that you may.' That is
the primary task of the Christian. He
is indwelt by Jesus Christ so that he
may demonstrate the life and character
of the one who lives within. The re-
sponsibility to fulfill this calling of the
church belongs to every true Christian.
All are called, all are indwelt by the
Holy Spirit, all are expected to fulfill
their calling in the midst of the world.
That is the clear note the Apostle
sounds throughout the whole Ephesian
letter. The expression of the church's
witness may sometimes be corporate,
but the responsibility to do so is always
individual."5 For too long, the Chris-
tians in the local church, God's man-
power, have made excuses letting the
work of evangelism to the pastors and
a few visionaries in the church. It's
time that all the manpower in each
local church finds the particular work
that they can do best in winning the
lost for Christ.

Nicholos Murray Butler, former
president of Columbia University said,
"I divide the world into three classes
—the few who make things happen;
the many who watch things happen;
and the overwhelming majority who
have no idea of what has happened."6
Which category are you in concerning
our work for Jesus Christ? Are you
making things happen or are you
watching things happen, or are you
unaware that something is happening?

Nechayev, a Marxist of the last cen-
tury, who died in prison for his role
in the assassination of Czar Alexander
II, said, "The revolutionary man is a
consecrated man. He has neither his
own interest nor concerns nor feelings,
no attachments nor property, not even
a name. All of him is absorbed in the
single exclusive interest, in the one
thought, in the one passion — revolu-
tion."7 That quality of dedication was
not original with the Marxist or the
communists of today — Jesus Christ
Himself said: ". . . If any one desires
to be My disciple, let him deny himself

—that is, disregard, lose sight of and
forget himself and his own interests —
and take up his cross and follow Me
( . . . conform wholly to My example in
living and if need be in dying also)"
(Matthew 16:24 ANT). But the man-
power asks — How far ought we to go
on Christ's behalf? My guess is that
we haven't gone far enough.

No, the manpower is not the prob-
lem, the problem is to get the man-
power motivated, trained, inspired and
challenged for this great spiritual revo-
lution that we are now in.

We had the privilege of attending
"Explo 72" which was one of the most
exciting gatherings for Christ that I
have ever witnessed. As we gathered
in the great Cotton Bowl, 80,000 strong,
there was a spirit of "oneness" that I
have never felt before. People from
75 countries all gathered because of
what Jesus Christ means to them. This
was a visible demonstration to me that
we have plenty of manpower available
for the work Christ has called us to
do 'in Calling our Continent to Christ.
II. The Means

We not only have the manpower but
we also have the means so that the
evangelization of the world could take
place in this generation. We are living
in a time of unpresendented wealth.
There is more money than ever before.
If we would enter this spiritual revo-
lution we will want to use our wealth to
evangelize the world.

Dr. Bill Bright said, "The world is
waiting to be reached, the world is wait-
ing to hear the good news of God's love
and God's forgiveness, and too many
Christians are weighted down with
material things. There is nothing wrong
with money, and there is nothing
wrong with the ability to make money.
I thank God for successful business-
men who know how to- make it and who
know how to invest it for His Kingdom.
How sad it is when men who claim to
be followers of Christ hoard that which
God has given them and do not allow
Him to use their treasures as well as
their time and talents."

Dr. Bright continues by saying, "Let
us not forget that our treasures always
become the depositories of our affec-
tions. How foolish to love the world and
the things that are in it when some
day it shall pass away. But if we do
the will of God, we shall abide forever,
and our lives will be greatly blessed
and enriched in this life."8

While on our way to "Explo 72" we
passed, on the free ways, many trail-
ers, campers, boats and other vehicles

fust 26, 1972

suggest that man is pleasure seek-
As we observed many of these in
>ing, I wondered how many of these
oles really belonged to God. How
ty Christians have purchased such
cles and yet still do not tithe their
lings. In a sense they are buying
e with the Lord's tithe. I am not
iking out against the use of trailers,
I am saying that a person ought
»e tithing and giving his offering
then these other things should be
chased with the rest of our wages,
sus gave us explicit instructions
we are to — "Seek first the King-
of God, and his righteousness; and
{these things shall be added unto
' (Matthew 6:33). It therefore is
; prerogative of every Christian to
; first the Kingdom which involves
I giving to God.

"sus also gave us these words earlier
jiat same chapter of Matthew: "Lay
up for yourselves treasures upon
jh, where moth and rust doth cor-
, and where thieves break through
steal:

,Jut lay up for yourselves treasures

eaven, where neither moth nor rust

corrupt, and where thieves do not

k through nor steal:

or where your treasure is, there will

■ heart be also" (Matthew 6:19-21).

lose last words of our Lord bring

femnation upon many Christians.

jn we are concerned so about the

forts and pleasures of this life that

use all for them and forget to lay

reasures in heaven.

is going to take more money to

gelize the world. Where will it

; from? Obviously the Christian

realizes that life is very short at

and that the only treasure we

• is what we send up before us;

I will multiply it and send it out

:ihe advancement of His Kingdom—

dughout the world.

III. The Message

not only have manpower and

as but we also have a message, the

test message in the world! We are

idy in the midst of a spiritual

dilution and the reason for this is

<use our message is revolutionary.

ation by faith, not works, is revo-

tjnary. Every major religion of the

:id, except Christianity, teaches that

EJ must seek to find God and earn

skalvation by good deeds. Our Lord

s: emphasized good works, but never

means to salvation. The Bible

aes us that good works are pro-

d in and through us by the Holy

it after man believes.

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Can you think of anyone predicting
accurately his own death and resurrec-
tion? This is what Jesus Christ has
done. He said: "The Son of man must
suffer many things, and be rejected of
the elders and chief priests and scribes,
and be slain, and be raised the third
day" (Luke 9:22).

Have any of the other founders of
the world's living religions made such
a prediction as this? No!

This death and resurrection of Jesus
Christ was also the message of the
revolutionary New Testament church.
It is still a revolutionary message to-
day because it is a fact of history.

Not only were Christ's death and
resurrection revolutionary, but so was
the reason for which they occurred.
Jesus Christ was the only man in all
history who was born to die. By His
death on the cross for our sins, He
willingly took upon Himself the death
that each individual person deserves
because of sin. We become Christians
by believing that Jesus died for us—
by receiving Him personally as our
Lord and Saviour.

Just before Jesus ascended into
heaven, He gave to His followers the
Great Commission: "Go ye therefore,
and teach all nations, baptizing them
in the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching
them to observe all things whatso-
ever I have commanded you: and, lo,
I am with you always, even unto the
end of the world" (Matthew 28:19, 20).

Beginning at Jerusalem, the early
Christians took His message to the ends
of the then-known world, so that before
many years had passed, even the
enemies of the church declared,
". . . These that have turned the world
upside down are come hither also"
(Acts 17:6b). Like produces like, and
history's greatest revolutionary, Jesus
Christ, has produced some of the most
revolutionary men of all times. He
started the greatest revolution of all
time, the changing of the lives of men.
It is the legacy of every Christian to
carry on this great message to our
world.

Kenneth Scott Latourette, director of
the department of religion in Yale's
graduate school, said: "Measured by
its fruits in the human race, that short
life has been the most influential ever
lived on this planet. As we have been
at pains to point out, the impress of
that Life, far from fading with the
passing centuries, has deepened.
Through Him millions of individuals
have been transformed and have begun

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to live the kind of life which He ex-
emplified. Gauged by the consequences
which have followed, the birth, life,
death and resurrection of Jesus have
been the most important events in the
history of man. Measured by His influ-
ence, Jesus is central in the human
story."9

The world is waiting to hear this
great message that God has entrusted
to every Christian. Will we keep the
message to ourselves or will we share it
with the world? The theme song for
"Explo '72" was "Changed Lives Change
the World." The message of that song
is very simple, if our lives have been
changed by Christ, then we are going
to change the world. There will be a
spiritual revolution in our generation.
If, however, our lives have not been
changed, then we are not going to do
much to change the world.

IV. A Mighty God

We have the manpower, the means,
the message, and finally, a Mighty God.
A group of people approached Christ
and asked, ". . . What shall we do, that
we might work the works of God."
Jesus replied, ". . . This is the work of
God, that ye believe on Him whom He
hath sent. Unless you believe that I am
who I am, you will die in your sins."
(John 6:28, 29). The mighty power of
God has been revealed to all mankind
through His Son the Lord Jesus Christ.

God said to Jeremiah, "Call unto me,
and I will answer thee, and show thee
great and mighty things, which thou
knowest not" (Jeremiah 33:3). Great
and mighty things have been accom-
plished by our Mighty God in the
persons of the Father, Son, and Holy
Ghost. Jesus, the Son, who has com-
missioned us to go into all the world
and preach the gospel and make dis-
ciples of all the nations has also said,
"All power is given unto me in heaven
and in earth: . . . lo, I am with you
always" (Matthew 28:18, 20). He also
said, "If you shall ask anything in my
name, I will do it" (John 14:14). In-
stead of going fruitlessly and aimlessly
on our way as Christians why don't
we call on the Mighty Power of God,
believing Him for the supernatural,
that His work may be carried on? Let's
not be satisfied with what we can
accomplish through our own intellect
and eloquence and organizational abil-
ity. Instead, let's call upon the Mighty
Power of God and expect results as we
work together in Calling Our Continent
to Christ.

On the Day of Pentecost, fifty days
after the resurrection of our Lord,

there came a demonstration of this
mighty Power of God which was so
great it has never yet been measured.
This Power shook not only buildings,
but empires. It turned the world upside
down, changing the course of history
and transforming lives. This same Al-
mighty, Omnipotent Power, the Power
of the Holy Spirit of God, is available
to us today. Think of it! Yet how many
Christians appropriate His power in
their lives?

Bob Dylan, American folk song
writer from Minnesota wrote "Some-
thing's Blowin' In the Wind." And it
might be added that in some places it is
"blowin' " so hard that you are re-
minded of the character in the play
Green Pastures who shouted, "Every-
thing that's nailed down is comin'
loose! "io

Our own Dr. Albert Ronk has often
spoken of the "stirring in the mulberry
trees." If we as Christians are not
aware of this then there is something
wrong. Where shall we start in this
great task of Calling Our Continent to
Christ and changing the world? The
New Testament has little to say about
Christian involvement in politics or
substandard housing or civil rights or
labor-capital squabbles. Not that Chris-
tians shouldn't be concerned about these
things. But the New Testament says
little about these things because God
knows that the only way to help in
these problems is to introduce a new
dynamic into human life, the dynamic
of the life of Jesus Christ. This is what
men need today. The correction of evil
will inevitably follow the introduction
of His life. We must start here, for
this is the calling to which we have
been called.

But Praise God, we are not alone in
this! The power of the Holy Spirit is
loose again in the world. Lives are being
changed, the church is being reborn
and renewed. Robert A. Raines in his
book, New Life In the Church says, "A
new Pentecost as of the days of the
early church is at hand. So our privilege
and obligation is not to start a revival;
rather, to watch for the tide rolling in,
to catch it, to seek to ride with it, and
to make new channels for these rivers
of grace. We are to be instruments for
the Holy Spirit who is awaking us and
breathing His power into our sleeping
churches. Quite specifically, it is the
job of Christian laymen and ministers
to create the conditions for conversions
within the life of the local church. It is
God who converts lives; it is we who
are called to create the conditions of

ust 26, 1972

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/ersion."1 ;

e have the manpower, the means,

message, and a Mighty God to Call

Continent to Christ. It will take
efforts of both pastor and people
king together with the Holy Spirit
ring about the spiritual revolution.

Stedman in his book, Body Life
,, "When the ministry was left to
professionals there was nothing left
the people to do other than come to
ch and listen. They were told that
as their responsibility to bring the
Id into the church building to hear

pastor preach the Gospel. Soon
istianity became nothing but a
tator sport, very much akin to the
aition of football — 22 men down on
field, desperately in need of rest,

20 thousand in the grandstands,
lerately in need of exercise! This
iblical distortion has placed pastors
?r an unbearable burden. They have
ed completely unequal to the task
evangelizing the world, counseling
distressed and brokenhearted, min-
■ing to the poor and needy, relieving
oppressed and afflicted, expounding
[Scriptures, and challenging the en-
ched forces of evil in an increasing-
lark ened world. They were never
nt to do it. To even attempt it is
.•nd up frustrated, exhausted, and
Jtionally drained."

? continues by saying, "Nothing is
s desperately needed than to return
he dynamic of the early church,
ors, particularly, must restore to
I people the ministry which was
n from them with the best of
itions.

t is the entire body of believers who

t attempt the work of the ministry,

pped and guided by gifted men who

I able to expound and apply the

ptures with such wisdom that even

least believer discovers and begins

xercise the gift or gifts the Holy

\ it has given him. The whole body

stirs with resurrection power.

ness and power again become the

emarks of the church of Jesus

1st." 12

iit time is urgent. Jesus felt it, "I

it work the work of him that sent

(while it is day: the night cometh,

tn no man can work" (John 9:4).

teer missionary Robert Moffatt felt

so strongly that he said, "We shall

; all eternity in which to celebrate

victories, but we have only one

t hour before the sunset in which

In them."13

feel that 1973 is going to be a great
■ for evangelism in all our churches.

But it will only happen if plans are
made now. "Key 73" will be an all out
effort for Christians to reach Canada
and the U.S.A. for Jesus Christ. This
is one of the greatest efforts ever to be
accomplished by Christians in this
century. Are you going to sit back and
watch it happen or get into the battle
and make it happen?

Dr. E. M. Blaiklock, Professor of
Classics at Aukland University in New
Zealand, has said, "Of all the centuries,
the twentieth is most like the first.
Once again, Christians are a small
minority in the midst of a despairing
and pagan world, and they are con-
fronted on every side with volence,
hostility, ignorance, widespread im-
morality, and existential despair. We
are thus thrust back into the very
climate of the first century where the
events and triumphs of the Book of
Acts occurred."14

The world is in need of a Spiritual
Revolution! This revolution can be a
reality in our generation if we re-
member that we have the manpower
— let's train, motivate and challenge it.
We have the means — let's give to
Christ more than ever before of our
money. We have the message — and it's
the greatest message the world has
ever heard. We have a Mighty God who
is going to empower us by His Spirit
and set us on fire for Him and His
church.

In view of these things I make the
following recommendations :
Recommendation I

With "Key 73" and its theme, Calling
Our Continent to Christ, being a part of
the program in evangelism for next
year, I challenge every congregation to
stop talking about evangelism and get
out and do it!

Through the years the Evangelism
Committee has given us helpful infor-
mation on the importance and work
of evangelism in the church for which
we commend them. Now, more than
ever before, there is a new thrust in
evangelism throughout the world.

I recommend that each local church
participate in a Lay Evangelism Train-
ing Program, either by Lay Institute
For Evangelism sponsored by Campus
Crusade or training from Dr. James
Kennedy at Coral Ridge Presbyterian
Church, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, or any
other training program; that each local
church help sponsor a Lay Institute
in their community, or go together with
other Brethren churches in a given
area, and if possible, a LIFE Institute
be worked into the General Conference

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Program for next year or as soon as

feasible.

Recommendation II

Every denomination ought to have its
own church magazine. We are thank-
ful for our own Brethren Evangelist.
It is a great means of communicating
inspiration, news, and ideas throughout
the brotherhood. The only problem is
that it reaches so few homes. The
Brethren Publishing Company has
kept the price of the magazine as low
as possible so that all may subscribe
to it. In fact, the cost has been the
same since 1960. All of us know that
the cost of paper, ink and labor has
increased in this period of time. For
several years the Publishing Company
has been crying out for help and the
church sits back hardly listening. The
deficit for the Evangelist has been
covered these past years by the profits
received from the bookstore which
should be going for other improve-
ments. Besides this, increased postal
rates will undoubtedly add to the cost
of the magazine.

I therefore recommend that each
local church provide the Brethren Evan-
gelist for all of its family units making
each church a 100 l/c church: the cost
to be included in the annual budget of
each church. (If you don't have an
annual budget, then you ought to, be-
cause you are not really reaching your
financial potential for Christ without
one. )

This recommendation will do two
things. It will omit the annual sub-
scription campaign in each local church
and secondly it will help the Brethren
Evangelist pay for itself.

Most civic organizations provide the
club magazine for all of its constitu-
ency. Why can't the church do the
same?

Let's give the Brethren Publishing
Company a vote of confidence by
answering its call for help
Recommendation III

All of us are concerned about Ashland
College and Seminary, if not, we should
be. Many here today received their
training on this campus. All of us en-
joy coming here to General Conference
to use the beautiful facilities that have
been provided. We affirm our belief in
Asland College and Seminary and the
great work it is doing for young people.
Recent social trends, however, tend to
hamper the educational atmosphere on
the campus.

I would, therefore, recommend, that
the College trustees and the Student
Life Policy Council hold the line as

far as 3.2 beer is concerned on the
campus. And that they stand firm on
the principles for which Ashland Col-
lege was founded and that they do not
allow an open dorm policy and use of
strong alcoholic beverages on the
campus.

I would also recommend that the
local churches pray for the College and
Seminary regularly and that each local
church give or raise their gifts for
Ashland College and Seminary sub-
stantially beginning this year. Our
prayers and increased giving can be
the means of reversing current trends.
Ashland College is not owned by the
Brethren Church — it is a church related
college. Support must come from other
means than the church. If there is
total support from the churches then
there could be total control by the
church. If we continue to withhold our
support from the College and Semin-
ary we are at the same time limiting
our Christian influence on the campus.
Recommendation IV

I praise God for the Holy Spirit
whom Jesus Christ promised to send
unto us. I am thankful that there is a
growing awareness of His increased
work among us. The Brethren Church
under His direction is coming alive;
without Him we could not exist.

According to I Corinthians, chapter
12, the Holy Spirit has given different
gifts to each individual Christian.
There are different gifts, but the same
Spirit. Paul does not say that all of us
should have the same gifts.

I, therefore, recommend that each
individual seek to ascertain and develop
his own gifts as the Holy Spirit fills
and directs and that these gifts be used
for the honor and glory of God.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

1 Bill Bright, Revolution Now! (Campus Cru-
sade for Christ, Inc. 1969).

2 Ibid.

3 Paul S. Rees, Don's Sleep Through The
Revolution (World Vision, Inc. 1969).

4 Bill Bright, Revolution Now! (Campus Cru.
sade for Christ, Inc. 1969).

5 Ray C. Stedman, Body Life (G/L Publications,
1972).

6 Bill Bright, Revolution Now! (Campus Cru-
sade for Christ, Inc. 1969).

7 Ibid.

8 Ibid.

9 Ibid.

10 Paul S. Rees, Don't Sleep Through The
Revolution (World Vision, Inc. 1969).

1 1 Robert A. Raines, New Life In the Church
(Harper and Row, 1961).

1 2 Ray C. Stedman, Body Life (G/L Publications,
1972).

13 Paul S. Rees, Don't Sleep Through The
Revolution (World Vision, Inc. 1969).

14 Ray C. Stedman, Body Life (G/L Publications,
1972).

ust 26, 1972

■CAUSE YOU MAY HAVE WONDERED

Not long ago a Brethren pastor inquired (on behalf
of one of his members) about the possibility of assem-
bling health or clothing or food "kits" and shipping
them through the World Relief Commission. I referred
this inquiry to Dr. Everett Graffam and this is a copy
of his reply. Perhaps this information will be helpful
to others.

Pastor Phil Lersch, Chairman
Brethren World Relief Committee

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July 7, 1972

Dear Brother:

Greetings in Jesus' name. Our mutual friend, Phil Lersch, dropped me
a note regarding your inquiry about a project or projects something like
the World Vision kits.

World Relief Commission is not involved in this kind of project now.
We were for years doing all these different things, and we learned from
sad but practical experience that the basic needs of the people in refugee
camps and areas where we help are not the best nor economically served
by this kind of a project. In some areas, it is almost a novelty except for
the food kit.

This has some value, but not much. The reason is: the things provided
in kits of this kind are neither native nor helpful to their normal diet.
World Relief Commission provides to the refugees in a way which we feel
is the best stewardship for the Lord's glory and the good of the people
served.

It takes money to buy these things, to assemble them as kits, and to ship
them. Many of them are lost either through stealing or poor shipments.
When they arrive in the quantities in which they usually come, it is neces-
sary to sort of favor certain groups because there is never enough to cover
the massive requirements.

As an illustration, at this moment World Relief Commission through its
Vietnamese Evangelical counterpart in Vietnam is caring for over 80,000
refugees immediately in back of our Children's Hospital. It would be im-
possible for any group or agency to provide 100,000 kits, so then you have
some favored by being given the kit and others who feel badly because
they weren't.

A report that has just come from, our program in one area in Vietnam
indicates the wise utilization of funds provides the bread, rice, and. other
items that are native and national to the people. These items are available
from nearby, uneffected areas of the country. To this end, World Relief
Commission gave up its kit preparation and shipping programs a long time
ago and finds that the dollars spent provide across the board the things
that are needed that are help fid and appreciated by the victims of war,
disaster, illiteracy, and poverty.

I hope this information is helpful to you. If you have other questions,
feel perfectly free to let me know, hi the meantime, thanks for car-
ing enough to care.

With kindest regards.
Yours in the JOY of His service,
Everett S. Graffam
Executive Vice President
World Relief Commission

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MISSIONARY

N€WS

The Brethren Evangtji

TEN DOLLAR CLUB SPOTLIGHTS NEWARK

Newark Brethren Church

The TEN DOLLAR CLUB has issued call number 32
covering the period July 1st to December 31, 1972. All
members of the club have received information about
the Newark, Ohio Brethren Church which is the recipi-
ent of this current call.

We are grateful for the members of the TEN
DOLLAR CLUB and for their interest in starting new
Brethren Churches in the United States as well as their
loyalty in supporting second calls for these churches.

If you are not a member of the Club and would like
to become a part of this elite group, write to the TEN

DOLLAR CLUB, 530 College Avenue, Ashland, C
44805, asking for more information or expressing y
desire to become a member and enclosing a check
at least Ten Dollars for call number 32. As a mem
you will receive the information about each church
it becomes a recipient of a call. Calls are issued
more than twice each year, asking you to respond w
at least ten dollars to each call.

Club members have been a great help in extend
the church in the United States. Why don't you becc
a part?

pist 26, 1972

Page Seventeen

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE IN FORT WAYNE?

Rev. Paul D. Tinkel has been called as pastor of the
Crestwood Brethren Church in Fort Wayne. He will be
supported jointly by the Crestwood church, the Indiana
District Mission Board, and the Missionary Board of the
Brethren Church. Below is a letter which Rev. Tinkel
sent to the Indiana Churches. We would call all of the
Brethren to prayer support for this mission ministry.

•

ran air

CKl'M V.

Rev. Paul D. Tinkel

Crestwood Brethren Church in
Fort Wayne, Indiana

"Time is drawing near for our arrival as a Mission Pastor at the Crest-
wood Brethren Church at Fort Wayne. We view the 'potential as being one
of the greatest in a new mission church. At present, we will have only a
family or two to work with and about ten boys and girls for a Sunday
School program. Thus, you can see a, vital need for adidts to help in a lead-
ership-teaching program.

We are located in an area where there are many children. The newly pur-
chased parsonage is located just east across Highway 1 and U27 in Con-
cordia Gardens, where there are many children and No churches. In the
Crestwood addition, there are two churches, a Lutheran and a small Bap-
tist church. Again, we feel that there is a real potential for groivth in these
areas.

"Within the past few years, many people have moved into the Fort
Wayne area and some of these are Brethren. I am asking that you please
survey your congregation to find the names and addresses of these fam-
ilies ivho we can contact to see if there is interest in our new work in Fort
Wayne. Any help you can give will be appreciated. Please contact me at
2U03 Otsego Drive, Fort Wayne U6825.

Above all else, we ask that your congregation remember us in special
prayer, that we will be willing to totally let the Holy Spirit guide and work
through and for us. This is the Lord's ivork and it can only be built with
His divine help! Visit us if you are in the Fort Wayne area, in Worship at
1630 Cinnamon Road on Sunday mornings, or any time call us to just visit
and see a new mission church. WE DO WANT VISITORS! We also pray
that your church will continue to support both the National Mission Board
and our Indiana District Mission Board who are jointly making this new
ministry possible. Pray that others will join with their support."

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By the time you read this, the crates and barrels of
the Mirandas and Winters should already be in Argen-
tina. The Missionary Board wishes to express their
appreciation for all of the volunteer help in preparing
the shipment for the trip to New York.

It all started in the Indiana State Laymen's rally on
May 15th when John Rowsey challenged the men to
become more envolved in a personal way with the mis-
sionary outreach of the Brethren Church, (see THE
BRETHREN EVANGELIST for July 1st, pages 20 and
22.) Terry Miller of the Roann Brethren Church
immediately volunteered to help crate and drove through
one Saturday with his tools and materials to help Bill
Winter in crating.

■■■■■ ■ ■■ ■■ ■ ■■

The last antes go into the truck on the fork lift.

Inside the truck it was all by hand.

Baker, Howard Mack, Bill Brelsford, Dave Stewij,
and Phil Rowsey for helping in banding; to Larry He J-
ilton, Ron Waters, Dale Stoffer, and Dave Stewart t
faithfulness in the loading; to Dorman Ronk if
arrangements for and operation of the fork lift (with it
which it all would have been impossible); and to >i
Manning and the Bryan laymen for all their plannl;
for the trucking

It is always dangerous to thank by name for fear if
inadvertently omitting someone, but the number jf
people listed above indicates how so much of the wife
is done by the help of many individual volunteers, b
much of the support of missions is by those interest
in volunteering time and money. May we always 1
willing to give of ourselves as the needs arise.

The Bryan, Ohio laymen offered to arrange for a
truck and to raise money for gasoline to take the crates
through to the docks in New York. Mr. D. W. Peltcs
was contacted and agreed to the use of his lumber
truck by the Bryan laymen and also agreed to provide
a driver. However, as the crating continued it began
to be clear that the truck was too small and that if the
combined shipments of the two families were to be
transported by volunteers we would have to rent two
U-Haul trucks besides Mr. Peltcs' lumber truck.

Therefore the decision was reached to contact a
commercial carrier and the men in Bryan were notified
of the decision. A local contractor loaned a fork lift for
two evenings (one at each families previous place of
residence) of loading. Park Street Brethren laymen and
pre-seminary students from the college assisted in the
back breaking work.

Our thanks to Dr. Charles Munson, Charles Munson
Sr., Ray Aspinall, Roy Amstutz, Terry Miller, Mark
Aspinall, and Tim Shultz for helping in crating; to Larry

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Terry Miller's handiwork admired by Bill Wint

ust 26, 1972

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ANSWERED PRAYER IN MASSILLON

Massillo7i, Ohio Brethren Church

e are happy to inform the brotherhood that Rev.
aid L. Waters has been called as pastor of the
sillon, Ohio Brethren Church. The Massillon work is
ission church sponsored by the Ohio District and
onal Mission Boards, They have had only interim
ors since 1970 and so are looking forward with
cipation to the arrival of the Waters on the first of
ember.

le church is located in a growing area of the city
l a great potential for growth and now with the com-
of a full-time minister we pray that this potential
ht be realized.

v. Waters, in a letter to the congregation, asked
a to join him "in a team effort to find God's will
follow it in the years to come." After referring to
lans 8:31 and Philippians 4:13 he added "The only
ibility of failure would be if we do not allow God
ave His way in our lives.

e would ask that you join us, Rev. Waters, and the
sillon Church in thanksgiving for this answered
rer and in concern for the work in Massillon.

Rev. Ronald L. Waters

CALLING

OUR

CONTINENT

CHRIST

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wife

South Bend, Ind. On July 25 the
"Golden Years" group held a picnic
at Bendix Woods. The Crusader
Team was in charge of the morn-
ing worship on July 30. The
musical "Show Me" was present-
ed on August 4.

Tenipe, Ariz. "Operation Penetra-
tion" is a follow-up to Explo '72. It
is designed to help Christians
learn how to: (1) live in the resur-
rection power of Christ; (2) effec-
tively communicate their faith;
(3) begin training others to do
the same. One OP was held August
10-13 in Phoenix, Tempo, and
Mesa.

Bryan, Ohio. The Nutone Singers
presented Christ in word and song
as they brought the morning mes-
sage July 16. Explo '72 came to
Ohio. It was held at the Capital
University in Columbus, Ohio
August 2 to 6. A three-hour
TV special was aired during the
week.

West Alexandria, Ohio. The seven
nights of outdoor meetings aver-
aged 221. There were 12 receiving
Christ, 77 rededications, 25 mar-
ried couples dedicated their lives,
34 took Billy Graham's Bible
study during the meetings. Offer-
ings averaged $75 nightly. People
who heard the services are wish-
ing we would have had another
week. Many desire to have our
Sunday evening services outdoors.
Ninety-five attended the outdoor
baptismal services.

Gratis, Ohio. A film and presenta-
tion by the Preble County Council
on Mental Health was held at the
church July 24.

Sarasota, Fla. Rev. William Ross has
been hired by action of the con-
gregation to continue as assistant
pastor of First Brethren Church
until the first part of January
when he leaves to continue his
seminary studies.

Goshen, Ind. A fall Bible Conference
will be held November 2-5 with
Rev. Virgil Ingraham, General
Secretary of the Missionary Board
of The Brethren Church as
speaker.

New Lebanon, Oliio. August 7, 1972
the church had the privilege of
having the LeFevres of Atlanta,
Georgia give a Gospel Concert.
The Crusaders and Ambassadors
classes were hosts to a carry-in
dinner for the LeFevres.

Weddings

Goldenaires

Mr. and Mrs. Blaine McClure cele-
brated their 61st Wedding Anniver-
sary June 26, 1972. They attend the
Sarasota First Brethren Church of
Sarasota. Florida.

Pastoral Change — John Browns-
berger will be concluding his minis-
try at Winding Waters (Elkhart) on
Sunday, August 27 and will assume
the pastorate of the Hillcrest Church
(Dayton) on September 1.

WEST-McKIM. Virginia W
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ro
Cockerham of Peru, Nebraska,
united in marriage to Robert
McKim, son of Mr. and Mrs. Er
McKim of Hamlin, Kansas, at
Peru Christian Church on June
1972. Rev. James Bragan officii
at the double-ring ceremony. Ro
is a member of the Morrill Bret!
Church. Mr. and Mrs. McKim
be living at Burchard, Nebraska

RATHBURN-FOLDS. Shite
Rathburn of Sarasota, Florida 1
Roney Folds were united in lifl
riage June 10 in a beautiful Id
ding service in the sanctuary of |tf
First Brethren Church of Saras ja,
Florida. Rev J. D. Hamel officii d,

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH

Milledgeville, 111. —

4 received membership

:ust 26, 1972

EM. Mrs. Edith R. Kern, 90, of
West Dorothy Lane, Dayton,
o passed away June 19. She
the widow of George Kem who
A served as Moderator of General
ferenee, as President of the
land College Board of Trustees,
as Deacon in the Hillcrest
irch. Mrs. Kem was a Deaconess
he Hillcrest Church at the time
tier death. She was the mother
Myron S. Kem, Mrs. Alberta
tholomew, and Mrs. Glenn
>ra) Murr. Services were held at
Whitmer Brothers Funeral Home
ducted by Rev. W. Clayton Berk-
ie with entombment at Memorial
>ey Mausoleum.

:[; * ±

ISHER. Mr. Carl C. Fisher de-
ted this life for his heavenly
le May 28, 1972. He was a mem-
a of the First Brethren Church in
!tico>, Indiana. He was a great
istian and a friend of all people.
| will be missed by many people,
eral services were conducted by
\ W. E. Thomas.

EINEMAN. Charles Heineman,
of Omaha, Nebraska was buried
■f 10, 1972 at Falls City, Nebraska,
was a long-time member of the
it Brethren Church of Falls City.
\ Richard W. Dinsdale conducted

services and interment was in

Verdon Cemetery.

Ethyl Schroedl

Memorials

WORL. Mrs. Donna F. Wort was
called to her heavenly home in May,
1972. She was a faithful member and
worker in the Loree Brethren
Church, Bunker Hill, Indiana for
many years having served in many
ways in the church and the W.M.S.
Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. W. E. Thomas.

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MOHLER. Carl E. Mohler, 62,
3826 Guilder Ave., died July 11 in
Sarasota Memorial Hospital. He was
a veteran of World War II and
lived in Sarasota for the past twenty
years, coming from Ashland, Ohio.
He was born in Macy, Ind., and was
a founding and charter member of
the Sarasota First Brethren Church,
which was organized in the home of
the Mo-Vans (Mohlers-Vanators)
with ten original members on
November 7, 1954. He leaves his
wife, Mrs. Esther Mohler of Sara-
sota; and a brother, Earl, of Peru,
Ind. Funeral services were held in
the sanctuary of the First Brethren
Church with Rev. Bill Ross, assis-
tant pastor, and Dr. J. D. Hamel,
officiating. Burial was in Sarasota

Memorial Park in Sarasota, Florida.

* * *

KLING. Mrs. Angela M. Kling de-
parted this life in May 1972 and is
missed by many of her relatives and
friends. Funeral services were con-
ducted by Rev. W. E. Thomas.

TURNER. Mr. Donald J. Turner
departed from this life in April, 1972.
He was a member of the Loree
Brethren Church, Bunker Hill, Indi-
ana, had taught a Sunday School
Class and served on the Board of
Trustees for several years. His wit-
ness for Christ was clear right up
to the day God called him home.
Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. W. E. Thomas

MORRILL, KANSAS

*HE Morrill Brethren Church has a "Good News
Club" again this summer for the children of the

rrill community. It is held at the church each

dnesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There
thirty enrolled. Mrs. Elmer Keck assisted by Mrs,

/mond Landes and Mrs. Ernest McKim are in charge

the club.

Ve also started a Signal Lights group meeting, one
lday a month, with Mrs. Ernest McKim in charge,
ht are enrolled.

-arolyn Landes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond

Landes, went to Explo '72 at Dallas, Texas. She gave a
very interesting report on her trip.

Two young people are going to church camp. They
are Kim and Kirk Stapleton, children of Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Stapleton.

A kitchen and pound shower was given to Virginia
West and Robert McKim by the church. They were
happy to have met the bride-to-be and her parents. An
enjoyable evening was spent getting acquainted.

Linda Berkley
Secretary

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EXPLO 72 ECHOES

FROM BRYAN, OHIO

From all across the 'nation they came, enduring
crowds, heat and waiting lines to take part in the
historical Explo '72 in Dallas, Texas. About UO
delegates from the Bryan area can tell you of
their fabulous experiences in this great Christian
Crusade which ivas sponsored by the Campus
Crusade for Christ. Their time ivas filled with
seminars, testimonies from great Christians, rock
music for the youth and a rewarding Christian
experience. The following personal impressions
were shared with us by Dan Gray and Mrs. Fred
(Carolyn) Brandon.

The Bryan delegation is working for the Lord jd
will be putting its training to use by making persnd
contacts with everyone in the Bryan area. We have t
challenged and would like to challenge other Christ:
to join us.

Thank you to all that have been praying for the Br 'n
delegation. Your prayers made the trip a success,
will be showing pictures and talking about Explo :
future date. This date will be posted for those interes
Continue to pray for God's work

by Mrs. Fred Brandon

by Dan Gray

Explo '72 has come but never will pass. The experi-
ences that were given to each person that went lives
on. There is no way I can write all that happened in
this article, but will try to give the highlights of Explo.

Explo began with registration on Sunday and Monday.

We had seminars during the day for high school and
laymen. The high school topics consisted of, "The Filling
of the Spirit," "Discipleship as It Relates to Faith, Love,
Sex and Dating," "How to Know God's Will," and many
more. There were interesting guest speakers at these
sessions such as Dale Evans Rogers and Bill Glass.

The evenings were wrapped up at the Cotton Bowl
with Bill Bright and Billy Graham as speakers and other
guest speakers. Bill Bright spoke on "The Great Com-
mission," "The Imperative of Love," and "A Strategy
to Change the World." Billy Graham closed the Cotton
Bowl sessions Friday night speaking on "Commitment."
God worked through these men in their messages. Many
of the 100,000 people committed their lives to Christ.
With the goals set by Campus Crusade for Christ every
Christian is needed. By 1976 every person in the United
States will be reached with the Gospel and by 1980 every
person in the world. Only God can make this happen,
working through us. Explo '72 is not over; there is
another phase called Operation Penetration. This will
consist of a strategy to challenge each delegate to recruit
at least five others for additional training, to be given at
Leadership Training Institutes, during August and
September, at locations all across the country.

God is surely alive today. He is working just as hard
today as ever before. He has set ideas and goals in man's
mind to glorify Him. There are plans being made for
Explo '74 in Korea with an anticipated 250,000 Christians.

Explo '72 was the most fantastic Christian happerig
in this century.

This joyous spirit of the teenagers has never tin
equaled and the adults gave the one way sign and sia,
"Praise God" morning till night.

The speakers at the women's seminars included Mi.e
Dunert of the Billy Graham team and Dale Evp
Rogers. Both are dynamic Christian women and toloi
the change in their lives since they had invited Jefs
in. They also told of the joy in leading the spirit f i jd
life and challenged each woman to be fully commijd
to the Holy Spirit's leading in their own lives. "Pr^e
God, we asked the spirit to fill us and He did, and vjll
never be the same." A quote from Carolyn Brando: a
lay delegate at Explo.

One guard at the gate of the Cotton Bowl said
was bumped into 7,000 times, and they said 'excuse A'
and meant it."

Billy Graham told of 3 young people witnessing i a
policeman on the streets of Dallas and the police!
was on his knees praying to accept Christ.

The police of Dallas were terrific, so were the h
there was NO trash after 100,000 people had been in
Cotton Bowl. They couldn't believe it. There was so
profanity, no beer cans anywhere, just kids high in
Jesus Christ.

Rev. Dodds of the First Brethren Church in Bijj
had the privilege of leading 5 blacks to Jesus. IW
Brandon Jr., and James Manning won 1 soul to
Lord. We all went out on the streets of Dallas witness
and sharing the 4 spiritual laws. Doors opened Jd
people listened. The Holy Spirit went ahead of us id
prepared the way. He will be doing this in Bryan |d
we are praying that the Holy Spirit will be prepai'g
the people of Bryan. We shared Jesus with the waitijs-
es we met, parking lot attendants, police and janit
They all turned on to Jesus.

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in Thursday night we sat through a very heavy rain
t Billy Graham described as the biggest baptism he
ever seen. Bill Bright, the head of Campus Crusade
Christ spoke that night and challenged the youth to
ull commitment to Jesus, at the end of his message
usands stood up and a beautiful rainbow was visible
r the speakers platform, it was fantastic. As 100,000
pie sang, "How Great Thou Art," the rainbow van-
?d, leaving each one thrilled at what had happened,
ily God blessed each one that night.
)n Friday night, James and Betty Manning, Fred and
olyn Brandon and Rosa and Jennifer Hoag passed out
npus Crusade material and candles for the candle-
it service to thousands as they filed into the Cotton
vl for the last night. Everyone was terrific. The guard
I us they had never seen such crowds and they were
smiling and orderly, praising God and saying Thank
i.
i/e will never forget that night at the Cotton Bowl.

On Saturday morning, Rev. and Mrs. Dodds, James
and Betty Manning and Fred and Carolyn Brandon
attended the Wheaton Alumni Breakfast as guests of
Rev. Dodds. What a thrilling time, the music was great
and as each speaker spoke and prayed you knew God
was there. Billy Graham was unable to attend due to
threats on his life, by outsiders, but he was ably re-
placed by his brother-in-law, Layton Ford, who spoke
and prayed for Witnesses in Cities of the World. The
security around Billy Graham at the rally was heavy,
but Praise the Lord, there were no incidents. Billy
Graham told the young people he wasn't afraid of what
the radicals would do to them, but what the Christians
would do to the radicals.

We want to thank each person who prayed for us
while we were traveling and in Dallas. We knew by
everything that happened that people were praying for
us. We only wish every Christian in Bryan could have
gone to Explo '72.

AND SOMEONE SAID,
"WHY NOT US?"

)N Sunday night, June 11th, at the First Brethren
. Church in Burlington, Indiana, Richard and Gracie
flbaugh presented some colored slides concerning

work of our Christian School at Lost Creek, Ken-
ky. As the slides were being shown and comments
■e being made concerning the needs at the school, the
y Spirit began to touch hearts.

'he following week, knowing that a new sidewalk

he Landis building was one of the projects the

;sion Board had challenged the Laymen with; one

the men said, "Why not us?" Indeed! Why not?

ns were made, and on Sunday afternoon, June 25th,

Dne thirty p.m. a caravan of two pickups loaded with

?ment mixer, wheel barrows, sundry tools and several

i:es of clothing along with two automobiles and one

iiper left Burlington enroute to Lost Creek, Kentucky.

'he caravan proceeded to Cincinnati without mishap,

yever, while backing out of a filling station in Cin-

ati the pastor tried to knock over a flag pole. There
no damage to the pole but some to the pastor's
j. Arriving in Lost Creek about 10 p.m. we were well
ijeived, shown to our sleeping quarters and, after un-
king, went to the Grubaughs for a late snack.
Monday morning the work began, forms were laid,

mixer started and cement began to pour, and it
sn't long until the walk began to take shape. However,

temperature was in the 90's and perspiration flowed
ely.

t picnic lunch at the Grubaughs was enjoyed at noon,
n, back to work. Every so often it was refreshing
stick one's head under the water hose. One man bap-
i'd himself many times in this manner. We ran out of
lent in the afternoon which necessitated a quick trip

to Jackson for some more, but, alas, they were out of
cement; "To the showers, boys."

While eating a delicious supper at the Grubaughs
many remarks were made about weariness and sore
muscles. While this scribe remained indoors for a bit
of chit chat with our daughter and husband, shouting
was heard out on the ball field. Stepping outside, I was
surprised to find a very interesting ball game being
played by these very same formerly tired men.

Tuesday morning, after breakfast at the Randy Bests,
a quick trip was made to Hazard after some cement and
the mixing was resumed. By the time noon came the
walks were run. The work began where the walk from
the boys dorm enters the school building and proceeded
around to the Landis Building front door, then to the
rear door and then to the door of the shop just behind
the Gym. A small platform was run at the foot of one
of the stairs at the Faculty House.

After lunch at the Grubaughs, the forms were re-
moved, the grounds cleaned up and some grass mowed.
We then did a bit of sightseeing, where we also wit-
nessed a strip mine in action. We enjoyed supper at the
Bests and then prayer meeting where Mr. Short showed
slides of the Holy Land.

Wednesday morning, after breakfast, the caravan
headed northwest toward Indiana and home. Everyone
enjoyed this excursion while receiving many blessings
and a better understanding of the work at Lost Creek.
And better yet, now have a personal interest in it, be-
cause some time, effort, and money has been expended
for the betterment of the school.

We would challenge any an all to consider the needs
at Lost Creek and Krypton, and instead of the time-
worn phrase of "Let George do it," say, "Why not us?"

Those who were richly blessed in serving the Lord at
Lost Creek in the much needed work are as follows:
Mr. Kenneth Rinehart and son Jeff; Mr. Frank Hemers-
bach and son Joey; Mr. Mark Redding; Mr. Allen Stout;
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bonner and Rev. and Mrs. Albert Curt-
right and granddaughter Viola Bouker.
P.S. What did the ladies do? They tried to fill the
stomachs of those hungry men, that's what they
did.

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FAMILY OF THE YEAR AT WASHINGTON, D.C.

by Rev. Robert Keplincr

WASHINGTON Brethren Church "Family of the
Year" Award began in 1970 as a part of our ob-
servance of National Family Week in May. The con-
gregation ballotted for the family they felt most repre-
sented the Washington Brethren Church; considering
not only their involvement in the Washington Church,
but in their own local community, and in the total pro-
gram of the church. Needless to say, the anxiety mount-
ed to see which of our many deserving families would
win the award. Each year at least a half dozen families
receive votes, but one family has always been the out-
standing vote-getters. The winning family receives a
small personal gift from the church and their name is
imprinted on our "Family of the Year" Plaque which
hangs in a prominent place in our Narthex.

/. to v.: Jo Anne LeBlanc, Cecile, Harold

I. to r.: John, Gladys, Tracy Sr., Tracy Jr\

In 1970 the "Family of the Year" Award went to the
Babcock family. Mr. Babcock had been our church
organist for over twenty years, has been the secretary
of the local Laymen for many years, and takes an active
part in the National Laymen's Organization. His wife,
Cecile, is our Church Secretary. She has also been a
Sunday School teacher for many years. She is active
in the local district and national W.M.S. having held
offices in all. They have no children of their own, but
have opened their home and made a home for several
years now for Miss JoAnne LeBlanc. They do this out
of the goodness of their heart, receiving no remunera-
tion for.it. JoAnne is quite active in the musical groups
of the church and all the youth activities. She takes
part in district and national youth work also. She is
a Life-work Recruit.

In 1971 the "Family of the Year" Award went to
Tracy Wilt family. Mr. Wilt is our Assistant Sum
School Superintendent, Trustee, and he and his wife
on our Deacon Board. Mrs. Gladys Wilt has been a fa
ful teacher in our Sunday School Junior High Set
Department for many years. Their oldest son, Tracy,
better known as Rocky, graduated from Suitland H
School this year and plans to enter a community colli
this fall. He has outstanding musical ability and ser
as a soloist with our church choir, as well as with scl
and community organizations. Rocky is also a Life-w
Recruit and has been thinking of a music-oriented n
istry. John, their youngest son, is active in the activi
for our younger children — Signal Lights and Whir
birds.

gust 26, 1972

:n 1972 the "Family of the Year" Award went to the
DUt family. This is one of the black families in our
arch. Mr. Trout is a Major in the Air Force and upon
irement plans to get involved in counseling. In the
arch he is our Vice Moderator, teaches a Sunday
lool class, and sings in the choir. He also serves on
> National Mission Board of the Brethren Church.
s. Nova Trout is also a teacher and helper in our
urch School. She was the Directress for our Vacation
>le School this summer. All three children are mem-
s of the church and take part in the youth activities,
rbria graduated from High School and will be attend-
; Morgan State University in Baltimore. She sings
both the Senior and Youth Choir and is active in
al, district, and national youth. Pamela is a 10th
ider and is also active in the musical groups of the
arch and school. Robert, Jr. is a 5th grader and is an
d camper at Pinnacles, and belongs to the Boys'
atherhood in addition to the other youth activities of

church.
Juch more could be written about each of these
nilies, but you can readily see why each was selected
"Family of the Year." It is our prayer that as we
lor our families in this way, the Lord will bless them
1 bless our church.

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/. to /.: Barbria, Major Robert, Robert Jr.,
Mrs. Nova, Pamela

EVANGELIST BUD HAMEL TRAVELS NORTH

f>r. J. D. (Bud) Ham el, pastor of the Sarasota,

''rida First Brethren Church, evangelist and TV and
lio minister, held a six-day revival service in the

•?hland Brethren Church in Marianna, Pennsylvania
y 2-7 and an eight-day revival service July 9-16 in
First Brethren Church in West Alexandria, Ohio.
? evening services in Ohio were held in the Twin
ley Athletic Field. The evangelist also had the privi-
e of preaching at the Ten Mile Church of the Breth-

j which is the oldest Brethren Church west of the

feghanys.

The spiritual results of the meeting at the Highland
Brethren Church were 15 first-time confessions and 16
rededi cations ; one young man, Phil Richardson, who
answered the call to the ministry from the Assembly
of God Church; and an additional 74 walking the aisle
during the first service for rededication and a desire for
a revival to begin in their own hearts. Forty-five attend-
ed the Soul Winning Class directed by the evangelist.
Brother Hamel was also guest speaker at a special
annual picnic of the W.C.T.U. organization of Washing-
ton, Pennsylvania. The congregational singing was
exceptionally inspirational under the leadership of Rev.
Carl Phillips, pastor, who is also an excellent vocal
soloist. During the meeting the evangelist stayed in the
guest house of Mrs. Edith Moore, sister of the pastor.
Attendance the last several nights of the meeting was
standing room only.

The spiritual results of the outdoor meeting at West
Alexandria, Ohio were 12 first-time confessions and 77
rededications. Twenty-five couples also walked the aisle
together to renew their loyalty to Christ and each other.
During the meeting the evangelist held two "rap
sessions" with young people from the community with
an average attendance of over sixty. Bible studies and
cottage prayer meetings were held several weeks before
the meeting as well as a six-hour prayer vigil Saturday
evening before the first service. The pulpit was on the
50 yard line of the Twin Valley Athletic Field. A selected
group of twenty counselors came forward the Sunday

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before the meeting to dedicate themselves to this very
important altar work at the cindertrack. All the coun-
selors were trained in how to use Billy Graham's Bible
study booklet, "Knowing Christ" as well as the "Four
Spiritual Laws," and the "Good News Glove." A dupli-
cate record of the decisions at the altar was given to
the various pastors of the churches where they attended.

One of the miracles occurred through the faith of
pastor Herb Gilmer and family as they continued to
pray for excellent weather. Even though it had been
predicted by the weather forecasters that it would rain
every day, the hand of God stayed the rain for five days;
and the final day we saw the rain stop in time for eve-
ning services, with a beautiful sunset as the backdrop
of God's hand upon the revival.

During the services the evangelist presented magic
object lessons for the children and played the trumpet
during the congregational singing. A ministry for the
deaf was included in the meeting. The program featured
a variety of Gospel singing artists, a volunteer choir
from the community, and special song leader Don
Owens. Arrangements for the special featured music was
planned several months ahead by Mrs. (Dave) Rose
Gunsalus. Some of the special music were the Eversole
Brethren Singers; John and Wanda Devilbiss; Gospel
Beacons from Richmond, Indiana; George Walker and
the Melotones; a youth quintet from Middletown, Oh:©;
and Tom Shill, a blind boy who was a platform guest
of the Billy Graham Crusade in Cleveland, Ohio. During
the week scores of teenagers and their adult sponsors
knocked on doors and invited the community to attend
the revival. A special "blue and white" bus, a gift of
the laymen to the church, was also used. The bus under
the direction of drivers Jim Davis and Keith Hawkey
ran a schedule for each night of the service as well as
morning Sunday School and church services.

The evangelist stayed at the Gem Motel in New
Lebanon where Mrs. Paul Gerhart is the owner and is
also a member of the New Lebanon Brethren Church.
The meetings were written up in the Eaton Journal by
professional newswriter and city councilwoman Mrs.
Patrie to whom we are grateful for her tremendous
newspaper promotion of our meetings. Our PA system
was excellent under the direction of Robert French,

moderator, and son. Our platform equipment ;
carried by pickup truck through the courtesy of D
Gunsalus. The pianist for the meeting was Mrs. 1
(Annette) Owens. Ushers were under the directior
Bob Masters who did a great job of organization in
bleachers. During the meeting one of the members (
singing group known throughout the United States
the Melotones was brought together with her daugl
Aleda Davis whom she hadn't seen for over 31 ye
What tears of rejoicing and love was brought at
because of this beautiful reunion on the 50 yard lini
our outdoor stadium.

A tremendous visitation program was carried on
the evangelist and energetic and enthusiastic pas'
Rev. Carl Phillips of the Highland Brethren Church
Ten Mile Church of the Brethren; and Rev. Herb Gib
of West Alexandria, Ohio. Working with these g]
"men of faith" was a personal thrilling experie:
Before the arrival of the evangelist these pastors
already made hundreds of calls and personal eont?
throughout the community and nearby cities. The m
bers of these churches were very gracious and gener
with their involvement in the work of Christ in
meeting.

These are great days for revival, and every Brett
Church is urged to make these days of aggressive e^
gelism for Christ. People today are willing to lisi
Won't you tell them about Jesus! Thank God
Revival !

P.S. by Herb Gilmer

We personally enjoyed working with Brother
Ham-el. The people liked his "Billy Graham type"
of delivery, only Bud Hamel talks faster. Our
interpreters for mutes had a time trying to keep
up with Bud. We highly recommend Bud for evan-
gelistic services in Brethren Churches. Our local
school board says we can use the bleachers
through August and September on Sunday eve-
nings. The town and country can hear the singing
and preaching in their yards. People are still talk-
ing about the outdoor revival.

Try outdoor meetings using your local ball park
bleachers. Previse the Lord for all His benefits!

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BLESSINGS AT BETHANY

'ant to share with you the blessings of our week at
amp Bethany. It was the week of July 16-23. We had
eventh and eighth grade campers present. With me
:he staff was my wife Judy, Pastor Carl and Nancy
mas, and as counselors there were Pam North of
/ Lebanon, Cathy Harding of Ashland and Margaret
ert and Jane Hocker both of Pleasant Hill.
be week started off to be a rather ordinary week of
p. I felt very unorganized, and we soon discovered
crh campers were going to be the discipline problems,
followed the routine schedule and activities as tribe
peted against tribe.

ur Wonderful Saviour began to reveal some of His
sings to us Wednesday night at the Campfire Ser-
. The message was delivered and a simple unemo-
al invitation was given. Those who felt a need for
rev and counseling were asked to remain while the
rs returned to the cabins. At first no one moved
then as we waited some began to return to the
ns for the night. That night there were 16 who
ed. Their hearts were burdened. We counseled with
l one and prayed with each one. Some that night
pted Christ as their Savior, the majority were seek-
a closer walk with the Lord and renewed a previous
mitment. The next day we were back on the usual
dule not really knowing what God was going to do
n through the lives of these young people.

> time moved rapidly we soon found ourselves at the

ay night Campfire Service. Again the message was

'ered and a simple invitation was given. It looked

a repeat of Wednesday night. No one moved at

and then some did return to the cabins. There
t have been IS or 20 who remained. Numbers seemed
Unimportant at this time. We prayed and counseled
' each one, and one by one they returned to their
as for the night. There was one boy who remained.
*e was no doubt that the Lord had convicted him and
working in his heart. He was not sure whether he
received Christ or not. We prayed with him, shared
|)ture with him, and he by faith took God at His

It was a real struggle as he opened his heart to
'Lord. He asked if he could remain at the campfire
ia while, and so we gave permission and left him
r praying.

-jistor Thomas and I started walking towards Cedar
>?e. As I got near the chapel I decided to go back
ie cabins. I hadn't gone far when some of the camp-
-ame running saying something had happened to the
jwe had left at the camp fire. I returned and found
ijboy and some of the other campers with their arms
nd each other crying and praising God.

God had poured out His Spirit and was giving victory
in the lives of these campers. We gathered back at the
campfire site and continued to pray and praise God in
word and song. Many were confessing sin to God and to
each other. They returned to the cabins to share what
God was doing with those who were there_ It wasn't
long until all were gathered together again in the won-
derful joy of revival. There were shouts of praise to
God. There were confessions of sin. There were expres-
sions of love. There were prayers of thanksgiving. There
were testimonies of faith. There was prayer for others.
God was bringing about revival. No one was left out.

What was the results? Was it real? The whole atti-
tude of the camp was changed after that night. There
were no discipline problems. Some who had complained
about cleaning up the grounds and etc. were doing it
and asking to do more. During the late hours of the
night you would hear campers reading their Bibles and
discussing what they read. Christ had transformed lives!
Praise the Lord!

Saturday morning brother Thomas and I tried to help
the campers understand what happened and what to
expect by taking the class time for follow-up sessions.
The one big question that was asked on the following
morning was "now what happens." I pray that as these
young people have returned to their homes and to their
churches that they will not be turned off but rather
will ignite others to discover the joy and blessings of
revival.

On Saurday night during the Campfire Service we
shared with them from Ephesians 6 as how they need
the whole armour of God in order to be able to stand.
Around 12 or 15 remained to pray that they might be
equipped as they go back home. Sunday morning we
shared concerning "God's Will for your Life," and three
responded in giving their lives as Life Work Recruits.
God indeed blessed us at Bethany.

Following I am sharing with you two testimonies
that were written by two of the campers.

"Well it all began when we went down to camp.
It was the first day, and we were praying for
a miracle to happen during the week. So then
Friday night it happened at the campfire. They
asked for the people who wanted to stay to stay.
About everyone stayed, and that night about
everyone was crying for joy because they were
saved. We went all over the camp singing
praises unto the Lord, and we were so happy
because we were all saved. We didn't want to* go
to bed because we were so happy."

By Gail Klepper
Firestone Park
Brethren Church, Akron

"The Strange Happening"
by Rickey Metivier
"Last night I and the rest of the camp turned
to God. Some of the kids said there was a halo
on one of the staff members head, and they saw
the image of Christ coming from the campfire.
Everybody was crying for joy, and I was happy
for everybody in the camp. We all walked
around the camp singing to the Lord."

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The Brethren Evang(!;t

The
Laymen's
Meeting

Rodger H. Geaslen

PROGRAM FOR SEPTEMBR

"FLIRTATION WITH GOD"

WHEN AN ERRANT, self-confessed atheist in
Russia frankly admitted that "religion has its
useful side," the newspaper Izvestia prescribed a 50
year-old quotation from Lenin — "Every flirtation with
God is an unutterable abomination!"

By "flirtation," we take it that Mr. Lenin meant any
communication with God; in other words, he regarded
any dealings with God "an unutterable abomination."
This would include feeding on the Holy Scriptures, and
indulging in praise and prayer.

What a difference in persons! Instead of the Word
being "an unutterable abomination" to the patriarch,
Job, he esteemed it ". . . more than his necessary food"
(Job 23:12b). King David said the words of the Lord
to him were "More to be desired than gold, yea, than
much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honey-
comb" (Ps. 19:10).

And the prophet, Jeremiah, said: "Thy words were

found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto
the joy and rejoicing of mine heart" (15:16a I. As
praise, the psalmist said: "While I live will I praise
Lord: I will sing praises unto my God while I have
being" (Ps. 146:2).

And as for prayer, the Lord Himself said, ".
ought always to pray, and not to faint" (Luke 18s
And, we are assured that "The effectual fervent pnj
of a righteous man availeth much" (James 5:16b).

Instead of prayer being "an unutterable abominat
to the Lord, He delights in the prayer of the upr
(prov. 15:8). The prayers of the saints ascend as si
incense to the Lord (Ps. 141:2).

It remains with each person to decide whether
sonal contact with God — whom to know is life eterr,
is "an unutterable abomination" or "the joy and re
ing of the heart."

rust 26, 1972

Page Twenty-nine

NORTHERN OHIO CRUSADE

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LEVELAND, OHIO— In one of the most unusual
isades of Billy Graham's evangelistic career, an
"age attendance of more than 37,000 nightly was
irded at the Northern Ohio Crusade here. At the
ill service in Municipal Stadium on Lake Erie, the
'jl number was 50,175. The size of the crowds each
Ihe ten nights exceeded the advance estimates made
,!the evangelist's team and by the local Executive
tiimittee.

leveland was the only major United States city in
ich Graham had never held a major evangelistic cam-
jn. Many other evangelists had avoided it.
:ctra security precautions were taken to protect
j ham's life and to provide for the safety of those
inding. There were three bomb threats during the
'days. One night a man with a gun was apprehended
ijthe tunnel connecting the evangelist's stadium
ijrters and the playing field.

he metropolis with a reputation for being unrecep-

to such efforts turned out to be unusually respon-

An average of over 1,900 persons a night left their

ium seats to walk onto the playing field when the

itation was given at the end of the sermons.

his was 5.3 percent of the cumulative attendance, a

ler rate than average in Graham Crusades. More

l half of those coming forward as inquirers were

er the age of twenty-five.

ecisions for Christ registered at the ten days of
tings totaled 19,608. Cumulative attendance was
mated to be 372,440.

Not only did youth make up a large percentage of
those attending the cervices and responding to the invi-
tation, they also worked to extend the Crusade's witness
in a variety of ways. A youth council organized to help
with the overall effort canvassed homes throughout
the city. In addition to inviting area residents to attend
the meetings, they also spoke with many of them about
their personal faith

Young people helping with the campaign came from
many Northern Ohio churches, but some came from
distant states. A number of the volunteers were re-
cruited in Dallas at Explo '72, the evangelistic training
event in June. One of their activities here was called
"Share in the Square," a noontime program of wit-
nessing to their Christian faith in downtown Cleveland's
Public Square.

Crusade officials estimated that 15 per cent of those
attending were black. They said thi3 was a better repre-
sentation than at previous campaigns in Northern cities.
On his first Saturday here Graham toured the black
community of Hough on Cleveland's East Side. In this
area which was torn by riots in 1966 he greeted resi-
dents and invited them to the services.

The evangelistic meetings were conducted amidst
unusual weather. It ranged from thunderstorms to
sweltering heat and humidity. Even though severe
weather warnings were issued one day, an estimated
27,500 persons came to the stadium that evening. The
program was shortened because of the thunder, light-
ning and steady rain. Graham preached only 15 minutes,
but when he finished, nearly 1,000 came onto the rain-
soaked field for spiritual counsel.

One night when the temperature on the platform was
over one hundred degrees, the evangelist mopped per-
spiration from his face. He told the congregation it
was the first time in his worldwide ministry that he
had found it necessary to take a towel into the pulpit.

In contrast to some past Crusades, this one attracted
only one protest demonstration. A small group of
pickets was led by a man advocating the theory that
Jesus Christ was black.

There were no antiwar or other political demonstra-
tions this time.

Some of the sermon topics were unusual, and most
of the messages were prepared especially for this Cru-
sade. The evangelist compared God's love with the brand
described in the popular book and movie, "Love Story,"
at one service. At another, he told about the revival of
Satanism and the occult which is sweeping large areas
of the world. Graham urged his listeners to choose
Christ over the Devil.

Featured on the daily programs were songs and
testimonies by a number of black and youthful per-
sonalities, as well as Ethel Waters, George Beverly Shea
and others that the public has come to expect in Billy
Graham Crusades.

The services were videotaped for November telecasts
in color on over 300 stations at prime evening time.
They will also be presented on television in Australia,
Africa, Latin America and a number of island nations.
Some of the overseas telecasts will have French or
Spanish sound tracts.

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POSTMARKED IN HEAVEN

Dear One,

"I love you! I shed My own blood for you to make you clean. You are
new, so believe it is true! You are lovely in My eyes, and I created you to
be just as you are. Do not criticize yourself or get dotun for not being per-
fect in your own eyes. This leads only to frustration. I want you to TRUST
ME, one step, one day at a time. Dwell in My power and love. And be free
— be yourself! Don't alloiv other people to run you. I will guide you, if you
let Me. Be aware of My presence in everything. I give you patience, love,
joy, peace. Look to Me for answers. I am your Shepherd and will lead you.
FOLLOW ME only! Do not ever forget this. Listen, and I will tell you
My will. I love you. I love you. Let it flow from you — spill over to all you
touch. Be not concerned with yourself — you are My responsibility . I will
change you without your hardly knowing it. You are to love yourself and
love others simply because I love you. Take your eyes off yourself ! Look
only at Me! I lead, I change, I make, but not when you are trying. I tvon't
fight your efforts. You are Mine. Let Me have the joy of making you like
Christ. Let Me love you! Do you see? You are not your oivn. You have been
bought with blood and now you belong to Me. It is really none of your
business how I deal with you. Your only command is to look to Me and Me
only! Never to yourself and never to others. I love you. Do not struggle,
but relax in My love. I know what is best and will do it in you. How I want
freedom to love you freely. Stop trying to be and let Me make you what
I want. My will is perfect! My love is sufficient. I will supply all your
needs. Look to Me."

Love,

Your Heavenly Father

Hi there!

"Ccd loves you and I love you and that's the way it's
going to be,

"God loves you and I love you
and that you'll surely see."

SEE? How can someone see that I love them and that
God loves them?

Do you walk around with a smile on your face? Can
you express your feelings to others freely? Can you
respect the girl that just stole your boyfriend? Do you
trust a girl who just told on you?

Love is a little tiny word with a great big meaning.
Yet everyone is searching for it in some form. One
lesson I've learned that is still quite new to me is that
we must love by faith. This means that Sherry Barn-
hart in faith may claim love for anyone, anything, any-
time. All I need to do is to want this love of Christ to
work through me.

We Christians have an advantage over everyone j|
because we have Christ's perfect love given to us frw
A song I really like by the Lively Ones says "Lovjis
something you do when Jesus Christ is living in ya
Isn't that neat? The only way that I know how to low
to share it and to show it.

"Let us stop saying- we love people, let us really I
them, and show it by our actions" (I John 3:18).

National Conference is almost here. I hope that <$
one of you is seriously considering coming. We ha a
great Sisterhood program planned and the B.Y.C.
grams are going to be some of the best ever. Come or
some real neat times of fun and fellowship with
and other Christians.

I want to thank each of you for great cooperation jid
help this past year. I've loved being your General S<p
tary, and I am glad to serve you again next year.

See you at Conference.

Sherry

pist 26, 1972

Pag-e Thirty-one

NEWS FROM THE BRETHREN HOME

ENE, Linda and Michelle Geaslen arrived at the
L Brethren's Home June 13th from their home in
ericus, Georgia, Gene is busy now going over the
ly things at the Home. We praise the Lord that they
a good trip here and are really enjoying the fellow-
) with them. Gene is Business Manager of the Home
will be in training to become administrator,
uring the month of June programs by the following
thren Church groups were greatly appreciated,
unday, June 18th quite a large group came down
n the Huntington Church. The program was spon-
|?d by the W.M.S. While part of the group was lead-
out in a devotional program in the lounge, part of
! group went to the kitchen and made home made ice
!im. Rev. Bennett spoke, group singing together with
l?ral specials was led by a trio — Sharon Harney, Jane
Diane Lusch. After the devotional program all went
[he dining room to enjoy a birthday party for the
[dents who had birthdays in June. Home made ice
am and delicious cakes were served. All the residents
| so much and enjoyed the home made ice cream
t many of them did not come down for the evening
il. Many gifts were given to the residents. These had
ji made — book marks, favours of a flower together
l a little cup of mints, a cake of soap covered as a
e, by the Bible School children. Also the children
gifts of stationary, pencils, puzzles and many other

June 21st the Laymen from the Burlington Church
came for the mid-week service time and presented a
program of devotions and song. Rev Curtright spoke,
a quartet composed of a man and his three sons sang
several specials. Then Rev. Curtright took out his French
harp and led off in some old-time songs. All enjoyed
this songfest.

June 27th the Golden Age Group of about 40 persons
came from the South Bend Church. The ladies of the
group dressed up in costumes of about the early 1900's
and presented a skit of a W.M.S. meeting being conduct-
ed as a welcome for the new minister's wife. The skit
was very humorous and brought forth many laughs. At
the close of the skit ice cream and home made cookies
were served to all. Also magazines, puzzles and some
boxes of jellies were given as gifts to the residents.

All look forward to having various groups come and
present programs. We do greatly appreciate the many
Brethren Churches who do come and enjoy fellow-
shipping with the residents. Many local church groups
and clubs also come and present programs.

Presently we have 40 residents in the main home
and two in the cottages. Don't forget if you are interest-
ed in becoming a resident here, write and we shall send
you the details. It is our desire to be of service to the
Brethren folks.

The following brief article is the charge to Mrs.
Donna RuLon, wife of Rev. Dale RuLon, to serve
as the wife of an Elder. Rev. Donald Rinehart
presented the charge at Mr. RuLon' s Ordination
Service, May 28, 1972, at the Smithville Brethren
Church. It is printed at the request of several
Brethren Elders.

onna, I know you must be nervous because this is
fry big moment in your life. But I want you to try
>elax.

lie writer of Proverbs (14:1) says, "A wise woman
J is her house, while a foolish woman tears hers down
/ier own efforts."

bnna, today you stand before God, your husband,
V family and friends to be set apart as the wife of
iiElder. This is a most difficult position. Like most
(pen in this new role, you will want your husband

e successful. You will want to do your part to help

ny way you can, and you can be sure there will be
|y opportunities to serve. But I guess the real ques-

is, How can you best help your husband in ministry?

More than anything else, Dale will need you to create
a home atmosphere free of tension and conflict. Your
husband has given himself to ministry, and this means
countless hours of counseling, sitting with families in
crisis, creating sermons, carrying the burden of a whole
congregation, planning, discerning and training.

I am not saying that you should not be involved in
the life of the church. I'm simply saying that your first
responsibility is not to the choir, the W.M.S., or any
other "good" organization. It simply means that you
and your family will sacrifice much, but if Dale is to
have a free and creative ministry, you need to build
your house. "A wise woman builds her house, while a
foolish woman tears hers down by her own efforts."

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6 Board of Christian Education

11 Motivated Men

12 Book Review
14 News From The Brethren

16 Sisterhood

17 Poetry Corner

18 FIRST THINGS FIRST— It's Harvest Time

Moderator's Address, Pennsylvania District
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23 Cheep Advice— Laff-A-Little

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By the Way

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ONE FOR YOU -ONE FOR ME

RECALL an incident in my life that happened
auite seme time ago, in fact, so long ago it
!ngs back nostalgic memories of early school
vs. As playing mibs' (marbles) was one of the
availing pastimes during recess and after school,

were all pretty proud of our accumulaticn of
pes, aggies and glassies.

'. remember the time my mother bought a rather
ge bag cf marbles while shopping and as she
/e them to me she also handed me the admon-
ment to share them with my younger brother.
Perhaps the method of sharing as it was ex-
ined to me is a familiar cue. To share and
ire alike was to pass out the marbles thusly :
ae for you, one for me."

)f course, there are some whose idea of sharing
\e is about as even as a picket fence on a hill-
le, but "One for you, one for me" is still about

only equitable formula for dividing things up
'inly.

there are other ways of sharing and which
in to be rather satisfactory in the long run al-

ugh they are not exactly on the "One for you,
for me" basis. I do not believe I have ever
ird of anyone making a fuss over getting a
'id sized dividend from some stock he may be
<|ding or having the interest rate increased on
(avings account.

(Although these seldom if ever reach the pro-
ctions of "One for you, one for me" they al-
ms seem to be in the bonanza category
v&n they are received, especially if they are
Expected.

t seems at times that the various segements
four government are trying to utilize this fair
Ire method when it comes to gathering all the
tiious tax that is imposed on the citizenry. It is
£ji that soon it may be the government saying
'flie for you, one for me" as the ingathering
)(|iod arrives.

)pposition is visible, opinions are expressed,

yet when the time arrives, the share that must
be given is given even if it be given reluctantly.

Therefore it seems quite peculiar that when
an opportunity is presented to receive dividends
that are unheard of in our routine method of
sharing, it is quite out of the question.

Not too long ago, the question of the method
of supporting the church was again brought up
for discussion. Much time was consumed in debate
over whether it be wiser to assess the church so
much for support or to use an alternate method of
deciding what would be a fair share for each
church to contribute as its support to the mother
church.

How simple it would be if all the members of
the church would accept the offer that God made
to His children so long ago. It was an offer that
still holds.

The Holy Scriptures reveal an offer that was
not what we would call the share and share alike
plan, "One for you, one for me." It was an offer
that exceeded by far any means of sharing that
man has devised for his fellow man.

When God revealed His plan it was net "One
for me, one for you" it was, "One for me, nine
for you." In spite of its mediocrosy compared to
normal means of sharing alike it is still the un-
equaled method of stewardship for His church.

When a dividend check is a bit late arriving in
the mail the pen is quickly taken in hand and a
notice to that effect written hastily. It also seems
that when the words of the Scriptures, "Will a
man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye
say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and
offerings" (Malachi 3:8) are revealed, many
feel that this is an opportune time to skip a few
pages.

I dare say, not many would relish a doorkeep-
er's position in any establishment that would offer
to anyone an opportunity to invest in a plan of
"One for you, one for me" let alone a plan that
offers "Nine for you, one for me." (G.S.)

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BGHTY-FIFTH CONFERENCE

of the

THE BRETHREN CHURCH

MT. OLiVE BRETHREN CHURCH
McGaheysville, Virginia

SEPTEMBER 29-30, 1972

Theme:

"Calling Our Continent to Christ"

"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today,
and forever" (Hebrews 13:8).

Conference Organization

Moderator

Moderator-Elect

Secretary

Assistant Secretary

Treasurer

Assistant Treasurer

Statistician

Mr. Rodger Geaslen

Rev. Carl Barber

Mrs. Loring Vance

Miss Janie Fitzwater

Mr. Harold Babcock

Mr. Ralph Hutzell

Mrs. Ralph Hutzell

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
FOB FUTURE CONFERENCES

1973 Oak Hill, West Virginia

1974 Linwood, Maryland

1975 Chandon, Virginia

1976 Bethlehem, Virginia

Delegates will be seated at the specified times- o.|fi
Please refer to your program for the designated t
for each seating.

Conference Music

Conference Song Leaders
Conference Organist

Mrs. Edward Schwartz

Rev. Robert Keplinger

- - Mt. Olive

^ptember 9, 1972

Page Five

PROGRAM

FRIDAY— SEPTEMBER 29

Song Service
Words of Welcome

Moderator, Mt. Olive Church
Devotions and Special Music .... Mt. Olive
i:30 a.m. Moderator's Message . . Mr. Rodger Geaslen
Song Service
Business Session

Report of Credential Committee and

Seating of Delegates
Report of Camp Committee
Report of District Executive Committee
Seating of Additional Delegates
Election of District Officers and
Committee on Committees
:15 p.m. Noon Fellowship Lunch
:30 p.m. Song Service

Devotions and Special Music

Washington, D.C.
:45 p.m. Business Session

Report of Credential Committee and

Seating of Delegates
Report of District Treasurer
Report of Ashland College

Rev. Virgil Meyer
Report of District Board of Evangelists
Report of Committee on Committees

and Election
Report of District Mission Board

and Treasurer
Report of National Missionary Board

Rev. Virgil Ingraham
Report of Benevolent Board

Mr. Dorman Ronk
:00 p.m. Auxiliary Sessions

Woman's Missionary Society
Laymen's Organization
Ministerial Association
:00 p.m. Board and Committee Meetings
:30 p.m. Evening Dinner Hour
:30 p.m. Song Service

Devotions and Special Music . . Maurertown
Moderator-Elect Message . Rev. Carl Barber
llowship and Coffee Hour in the Fellowship Hall
traduction of Guests to Hosts for room assignments

SATURDAY— SEPTEMBER 30

Song Service

Devotions and Special Music .... Linwood

Business Session

Report of Credential Committee and

Seating of Delegates
Reading of Minutes
Report of Brethren Publishing Company

Mr. George Schuster
Report of Central District Memorial

Rev. Doc Shank
Report of National Board of Christian

Education and Youth Conference Report
Report of District Board of Christian

Education and Treasurer
Report of Statistician

Action of Time and Place of

1973 Conference
General Conference Report and Panel

Rev. Doc Shank
Mr. Harold Babcock
Rev. Ed Schwartz
Question and Answer Period
Action of Camp Committee
11:00 a.m. Auxiliary Sessions

Woman's Missionary Society
Laymen's Organization
Ministerial Association
12:15 p.m. Noon Fellowship Lunch
1:30 p.m. Song Service
Prayer Session
Final Business Session

Report of Credential Committee and

Seating of Delegates
Reading of Saturday's Minutes
Report of Central Council

Rev. Smith Rose
Report of Ashland College Trustees

Rev. Robert Keplinger
Report of Unified Budget
Report of Ashland Theological Seminary

Dr. Joseph Schultz
Reading of Minutes
3:30 p.m. Auxiliary Sessions

Woman's Missionary Society
Laymen's Organization
Ministerial Association
4:30 p.m. Board and Committee Meetings
5:30 p.m. Evening Dinner Hour
W.M.S. Program
Installation of Officers

W.M.S. Conference Program

FRIDAY— 3:00 P.M.

Prelude
Devotions
Special Music
Business

Speaker Mr. Virgil Ingraham

Benediction

SATURDAY— 11:00 A.M.
Prelude
Devotions
Special Music

Playlet Maurertown S.M.M.

Business (goals, project, election)
Benediction

SATURDAY— 3:30 P.M.
Prelude
Devotions
Special Music
Business

Speaker Miss Margaret Lowery

Project Offering and Installation of Officers

SATURDAY— 5:30 P.M.
Play Bethlehem Brethren Women

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VOL. I, No. 9 Final Report

BCE, 524 College Ave., Ashland, Ohio 44805

The 1972 Summer Crusaders have now reached !e
conclusion of their seven weeks of service. We hie
reason for great joy because of the work our Lp
has performed through these seventeen young peoi.1.

This summer the Board of Christian Education 1
prepared a periodical report called SUMMER CM-
SADER UPDATE, mailed to pastors, church contcjs
where there are no pastors, RCE members, EC
Roosters, parents of Crusaders, and individuals \i0
have made personal contributions to the Summer Cjl-
sader Fund. We thank the:e people for sharing '■?•
DATE with others in their congregations.

The 1972 program began in the early spring. Tejn
assignments were made in February, and team m fi-
bers began to communicate, gather, and plan in varyjg
degrees. Finally all 17 Crusaders gathered at Pjk
Street Rrethren Church on June 9 for Orientation, 'je
day's activities included a review of policies; ten,
drivers', and captains' meetings; team pictures;
devotional thoughts.

After a good night's rest, twenty-eight Crusadi,
drivers, and staff members met at 5:00 a.m. to m
the 1,200 mile trek to Dallas, Texas, for EXPLO
The trip was very worthwhile, as each team merr
was trained to share his faith in Jesus Christ and
instructed in personal growth.

On Sunday morning, June 18, four teams of (
saders left Dallas KOA for their first areas of servic

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ARIZONA /WYOMING TEAM

The Arizona/ Wyoming Team — (I. to r.) Team
ptain Norma Grumbling, Paula Tinkel, Brace
ink, and Jim Vandermark.

The Arizona/Wyoming Team spent four weeks in
•izona and two and one-half weeks in Wyoming.
The first two weeks were spent in VBS in the Tucson
urch. The morning VBS was for children through
ade six. Each team member had a specific duty: Paula
singing; Bruce was in charge of crafts; Jim was
sponsible for recreation; Norma conducted two short
>rship periods. The Crusaders had complete respon-
)ility for the evening VBS with junior and senior high
tool youth. They had periods of study, music, sharing,
d recreation. Average attendance for the morning
d evening VBS were 90 and 15. There were at least
fce first-time decisions for Christ.

After a short Fourth of July holiday and visit to
ipgales, Mexico, the team joined campers and staff for
week and a half at Arizona Brethren Camp, Complet-
E four days of Work Camp with the senior campers,
p juniors arrived for the annual week of camp. High-
|hts of the week were decision night on which many
I the 31 campers made either first-time commitments
I Christ or rededications, and the all-night prayer vigil
: the last night of camp.

Following a Sunday morning service at the Papago
Park church in Tempe, the team succeeded in pulling
themselves away from their new acquaintances in the
Southwest District and spent a few days traveling
through the Rocky Mountain States. They had the
opportunity to visit a few of God's materpieces: the
Grand Canyon, Royal Gorge, and Pikes's Peak. This
long and scenic trip found its termination in Cheyenne,
Wyoming.

The team participated in services at a street mission
?nd at the Cheyenne Church on their first weekend
in Wyoming. During their first full week there, the
Crusaders and eight other youth and adults participated
in a two day retreat in the woods for spiritual growth
and preparation. The latter part of the week was spent
in street evangelism at the carnival grounds of the
annual rodeo in Cheyenne. They made over 300 contacts.

The last week of service took place at a camp for the
Cheyenne youth, held high in the mountains above
Wheatland, Wyoming. Twenty-one campers attended.

The Arizona/Wyoming Team made a valuable contri-
bution to these churches in the "far-out" districts. They
began to understand the problems these Brethren face,
due to their distance from other Brethren Churches.

FLORIDA TEAM

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'The rains came down as the floods came up."
W Team member Paula Tinkel leads the Tucson

15S in a familiar chorus. Average attendance at

te VBS was 90.

The Florida Team — (I. to r.) Wendy Kring
and team captain Ruth Deardurff.

The gals on the Florida Team worked with the
Brethren Church of St. Petersburg and its outreach
ministry through Brethren House to children and youth.

The weekly activities at Brethren House centered
around a theme. The summer theme was "Nature
Announces God." Some of the weekly themes were:
"Wind and Waters"; "Seeds and Plants"; "The Solar
System and Stars." Practicing the educational philoso-
phy that the most learning takes place in doing, the
Crusaders and Brethren House staff developed simula-
tion games and educational activities for the children.
During the study of "Seeds and Plants", the children
were led in planting seeds and watching them grow, in
the making of seed pictures, and so forth. Activities
relating to "The Solar System and Stars" included the
making of picture wheels showing different types of
skies, fingerpainting the sky and sunsets, making con-

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spallations on slides, constructing a model solar system,
reading stories, and watching filmstrips. Each day's
activities were concluded with a short worship time
geared for young children. Wendy made several
collages and Ruth did several chalk-talks for the
children.

During the fourth week and during General Confer-
ence week, the gals and the Brethren House staff con-
ducted Children's Learning Center at the Florida
Summer Christian Ashram in Deland, Fla., and at the
Park Street Brethren Church. The purposes of these
learning centers were to conduct activities similar to
those conducted weekly at Brethren House so- that others
could "Come and See," and to put these activities plus
new ideas to a test outside of the Brethren House en-
vironment. Evaluation is now taking place.

In addition to working with the children, the gals
held weekly meetings with local teens. There meetings
grew from once a week gatherings to several evenings
each week. They attempted to relate their faith in Jesus
Christ with these youth who still need to know him. One
evening Bonnie Munson, a B.H. staff member, shared
the story of how God had strengthened her mentally
and spiritually during her ordeal with polio. On another
evening, Dr. Charles Munson, Ashland Theological Sem-
inary professor who was visiting, shared a challenge
with the teens to try Jesus Christ. Other discussions
focused around collages and daily problems. The gals
request continued prayer for these young people in their
search for meaning in life.

An "Open House" was held the last week the gals
were at Brethren House. More than sixty parents came
to see what their children had been doing throughout
the summer. The team and staff explained to them how
God reveals himself in nature to each one of us.

MIDWEST TEAM

The Midwest Team — (I. to r. and front to back)
Nyla Nye, Donna Enright, team captain; Randy
Smith, and Ken Van Duyne.

The Midwest Team worked in the home mission
churches in Derby, Kansas, and Cedar Falls, Iowa. In
addition, they were in charge of the Central District
Youth Conference in Lanark, Illinois, and they worked
at Ohio Camp Bethany.

Their first three weeks of service were in Deri
The evenings of weeks one and two were taken up
VBS. Some team members either taught or helped
classes while others had the music time for each cla
The average attendance for the two-week VBS was ,
Sixty adults and children attended the closing progra
At least four children accepted Jesus Christ as tfr
Savior.

Midivest Team captain Randy Smith (cente
distributes evangelism materials to Central D
trict youth as they prepare to do door-to-do
visitation in Lanark. One girl was led to Chr
that day.

During the afternoons, the team and several of |
local youth went door-to-door, surveying the commun
and sharing the Four Spiritual Laws. They made :
calls and witnessed two first-time confessions of fa
and three rededications to our Lord's service. On ma
evenings after VBS, the team and youth also went
local shopping centers, sang, and shared their faith.

After concluding their work at Derby by helping
prepare the church for district conference, the C
saders moved to Cedar Falls for two more weeks of Vjjf
and door-to-door visitation. VBS attendance averaj
39, with 65 attending the closing program. The vis;
tion netted at least one first-time decision.

The Midwest Team had several opportunities to sh;
their experiences at EXPLO 72. In addition to
churches they served, they also met with a ladies' grc
at McConnell Air Force Base near Wichita, Kansas, e
with the Laymen's Organization at Waterloo, Iowa.
the Central District Conference, the team shared th
EXPLO training with about 20 youth. Follow
the training, the Crusaders and the youth made o
80 visits in the Lanark-Milledgeville area. One of
local girls had the opportunity to lead a 20 year S
girl to Jesus Christ during the visitation.

From Lanark, the team moved to Camp Bethany f
Junior High II Camp and Senior Camp. At the jur
high camp, team members served as cabin counsellc
working closely all week with the kids in their rest '•
tive cabins. No thrust for decisions was on the 1
night of camp; instead kids were encouraged to com;
themselves to the Lord throughout the week. On !

closing night Director Dale Long asked those who 1
made decisions during the week to stand. Twelve cai
ers stood.

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Pajre Nine

rhe team also trained the senior high campers in
ingelism. On Saturday afternoon the Crusaders and
npers made SO-100 visits in Loudonville. Nine people
:epted Jesus Christ for the first time. Needless to
r, the enthusiasm at camp ran wild. As a result, 20
npers rededicated themselves to the work of the
rd.

rhe Midwest Team was used by the Holy Spirit to
in and motivate many to share their faith. In addi-
n, they witnessed no less than 52 decisions, of which
least 17 were first-time confessions of faith in Jesus
rist.

Field activities were conducted each afternoon. The
Great Planning Committee, made up of representatives
from each church of each given area, planned the loca-
tions of field activities. Generally the activities involved
either door-to-door surveying and witnessing or street
evangelism. In Area "C", several of the churches had
done the initial survey work, and the participants went
only to those homes where the fruit seemed ripe. Each
of the churches which had done the previous survey
work netted at least one new family as a result of the
field activities. Several people visited in each area came
to know Jesus Christ personally.

THE BRANCHES

"B" (Milford, Nappanee, Tiosa, Warsaw), and
"C" (County Line, Mishawaka, North Liberty,

The BRANCHES (Northern Indiana Team)—
to r. and front to back) Paul Deardurff, Sue
)ffer, Dave Radcliff, Gene McConahay, Vicki
born, Sherry Barnhart, and team captain
ke Radcliff.

he Northern Indiana Team, largest Summer Cru-
er team ever fielded, worked for seven weeks in the
them half of the Indiana District. Following a week
Senior Camp at Camp Shipshewana, the team spent
comprehensive weeks in each of three areas: Area
(Elkhart First, Goshen, Jefferson, Winding Waters ) ,
i.a
a

th Bend, Teegarden).

he team selected BRANCHES as its name early in

service. The idea arose from John 15:5: "I am the

ik ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and

j him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for with-

I me you can do nothing." The name also serves as

ijacrostic for "Bringing Another to Christ."

pe week of camp was very profitable for the team.

tjave them a chance to become acquainted with many

I the youth they would work with later. The guys

'Socially worked closely with their charges. By the

seclusion of the week there had been one first-time

it|sion and 19 rededications.

he program of activities in each area was basically

hisame. Two parallel training sessions were conducted

-ap day, one in the morning and one in the early

-Miing. The training sessions included both evangelism

:r.ping and training in Christian growth and living.

3'r 60 youth and adults participated in the three areas.

Paid Deardurff and Sue Stoffer, members
of the BRANCHES, practice solo parts while
at EXPLO '72.

The third element of the program was the prepara.
tion and performance of the Christian musical "Show
Me." In each area the team trained a chorus to sing
behind the soloists on the team. Over 60 youth rehearsed
each evening for the chorus. The musical, with full
dress, lights, sound, and five-screen visual presentation,
was performed on six nights to over 1,000 people. Many
decisions were recorded on comment cards which were
returned after the musical. The comment cards will be
used for follow-up.

The BRANCHES saw kids and aduts from all over the
Northern Indiana District come together for a common
cause — to grow spiritually and to reach others for
Christ. As a result, the team witnessed no elss than 33
decisions, of which at least 11 were first-time decisions
for Christ.

SUMMARY

The four teams returned to Ashland on August 8
for a time of debriefing. The seventeen Crusaders were
happy to be together and to share their experiences with
each other.

During General Conference week, the teams had many
opportunities of sharing and service. These included
work at the Children's Learning Center, leading music
for the National BYC Convention, singing at the All-
Conference Banquet, presentation of "Show Me" and
relating of experiences at the BCE Inspirational Ser-
vice Wednesday night, and assisting with the BYC

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Communion Service. Many delegates to Conference got
to know several of the Crusaders personally.

The numerical results of the 1972 Summer Crusader
Program are very incomplete. Not all visible decisions
were recorded. Not all decisions were expressed out-
wardly. Not all the seed planted has as yet brought
forth fruit. However, these are the figures that were
recorded, with no doubt many additions not reported:
over 1,500 visits made
at least 32 first-time confessions of faith
at least 86 decisions (including first-time, rededica-
tions, LWR's, etc.)

potential contact with 4,000 members of the Breth-
ren Church ( Vi of the total 16,357 ) .

In light of these blessings, Brethren, let us abundantly
PRAISE THE LORD!

We in the office of the Board of Christian Education
want to thank you for your financial contributions and
prayer support. The Summer Crusader ministry is not
a part of the BCE Budget — it operates only on support
given over and above that which each church gives
toward the BCE Budget. We thank you for coming
through in '72.

Plans are already on the drawing board for 1973. As
these become more firm, they will be released to yau.
Watch for them, and keep watching, praying, and
rejoicing.

A DAYDREAMING MIND

While sitting and watching a small stream
A thought interrupted my daydream.

Why is it that peace is so hard to make?

Why do they wish one more life to take?

Wars are fought day after day.

But does everyone think to pray?
For all the boys who bravely fight

And live a life of cold, dark nights?

While watching the ripples of the water

My mind again began to ponder
Upon a problem we all recognize;

The pollution of our land, water, and skies.

Plants are producing our everyday needs.

But smog continues and trash proceeds
To invade "our" world, "our" way of life.

Must we live in a polluted world of strife?

A small green frog then hopped by me,
And it made me think almost instantly

Of that "green — back dollar" and the reality

Of the rising inflation and employment decrease.

As I watched a small leaf float by

I suddenly heard a small, faint cry.
"Help me please from starvation and work.

Feed my hunger and quench my thirst."

Only if we could begin to realize

How many people lose their lives

From poverty, starving, and working too much.
And wars, accidents, murders and such.

Then a raindrop made a splash.

My heart jumped and I made a dash,
To the nearest shelter from the rain

Only once more to begin a daydream.

But this dream had a different view

Of a world all clean, bright, and new.

Of poverty, starvation, hate all vanished.

Of pollution, inflation, cruels all banished.

This world was a world of love.

Of sweet — smelling raindrops from above.
For in this world there was no end.

Because this was God's world without sin.

When the sound of rain was no longer there,
My daydream left me with a faraway stare.

I then left the shelter and turned to face home
And let my mind just "once" more roam.

I've thought about the good and the bad.

I've captured two worlds; the happy and sad.
And when this ole' world gets hard to live thro! i

I'll have a new world to look forward to.

by Melinda Dolin

ptembcr 9, 1972

Pace Eleven

MOTIVATED MEN

EARL CRISSMAN

EARL, 22, is a Middler at Ashland Theological Sem-
inary from the Brush Valley Brethren Church in Adrian,
Pennsylvania. Earl graduated from Indiana University
of Pennsylvania in 1971 where he was active in sports.

He is married to the former Sharon Kidder from the
Brush Valley Brethren Church where her father, Rev.
Thomas Kidder, is the pastor. Sharon is a sophomore
at Ashland College. The Crissmans are both employed
at a retarded children's home near Ashland. Earl said
that it is too early for his plans to be complete at this
time.

RALPH GIBSON

LALPH, 22, is a Middler at Ashland Theological Sem-
liry majoring in New Testament. Ralph plans to enter
^j pastoral ministry in the Brethren Church in the
mre. He is a member of the Park Street Brethren
?irch in Ashland, Ohio.

jialph is married to Bonnie Gibson. She is a teacher
rthe Ashland Public Schools and enjoys sewing and
rjsic. The Gibsons live at 80 Samaritan Avenue, Ash-
ail, Ohio and have no children.

it the present, Ralph is interim pastor at the Garber
Slthren church in Ashland.

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BOOK REVIEWS

CHRISTIAN PACIFISM IN HISTORY

A Look At Its Scriptural Foundations

prepared by John Brownsber<r

"He who does not know history tends to repeat his-
tory's errors" is a truth firmly believed by this writer.
We are in the process of studying many issues in our
denomination. There is a tendency when undertaking
such studies to consider as invalid the historical.
Especially in our denomination, claiming to be a "New
Testament Church," we say, "let's go back to the Scrip-
tures and see what the Bible has to ray about our study.
This we most certainly need to do — but not to the exclu-
sion of how the church has interpreted the Bible
throughout its history. In fact a good care could even
be argued that one cannot properly interpret Scripture
without a growing knowledge of the history of Chris-
tian thought.

I was recently asked to review Geoffrey Nuttall's
book, Christian Pacifism in History. I was so impressed
by the content and relevance of the book for our pres-
ent studies in Pacifism that I prepared the following
condensation and critique of it.

Nuttall's main emphasis is to discern the basic
lationale from Scripture for the Christian pacifist
position in the various periods of church history. Al-
though he concentrates on the basic rationale for each
period he describes, he firmly believes that other bases
were also held in lesser degrees by the Christian pacifist
of that period. He restricts himself to five main periods
or groups of Christian pacifism in history, for he be-
lieves a straight narrative account is hardly possible
because the record is too occasional and sporadic.

(1) The first period is from the first three centuries
of the early church up until about 313 when Constantine
the Great made Christianity the official religion of the
Roman Empire. At this time, says Nuttall, Christianity
accepted the State and with it the necessity for the
waging of war. He admits some Christians served in
the imperial armies of Rome during this period but the
basic tendency was to refuse military service. The think-
ing of the early church was as follows: The main
physical embodiment of "the world" was the state and
military service which was the main visible embodi-
ment of the State. "Every soldier had to take a military
oath in rites over which the heathen gods presided, in-
volving a confession of the Emperor's deity inconsistent
with the place of Christ . . . (this) was idolatry."
(Pages 9 and 10.) Outside of such questions of idolatry
the early Christians were basically obedient to the com-
mands of the State. But to the question of pacifism it
was "fear of idolatry" which primarily kept the early
Christians out of the military.

( 2 ) The second period is from 313 to the middle sM
around the death of John Wycliffe, 1384. Since the t ie
of Constantine, the State now accepted the church 'd
the church, the State. The old Roman Empire, it is
now believed, had been transformed by the poweijif
Christ into the Holy Roman Empire, "in which jie
Emperor was a Christian Emperor and the Pope In
imperial Bishop." (Page 17.) Now instead of only bdg
rebels against a heathen empire, the Christian Pacif Is,
now considered heretics by the church, were rebels !»
against a wordly and secularized church.

Idolatry was now no longer a pure and simple <1
as during the first three centuries. Now the Chris j.n
pacifists had to find a new foundation principle rjis
they did by a rediscovery of the Bible. "They locM
upon the New Testament as the Law of God; they t>k
the Sermon on the Mount as their ideal, and the t]id
of fellowship is solely the 'Law of Jesus,' literally unjr-
stood." (Page 20.) The medieval pacifists returneip
the Bible, and within the Bible to the New Testairjit,
and within the New Testament to the Sermon on ji£
Mount. They regularly called the Sermon on the Mo lit,
and indeed the whole Bible, "the Law of Christ." FJm
the Sermon on the Mount came their repudiation bf
oaths, military service, capital punishment and ill
shedding of blood.

(3) From the time of John Wycliffe, 1384, to he
period of the Reformation and the sixteenth centy.
The Reformation, says Nuttall, was also marked ti*
return to the Bible, but by a return to the Bible .la
whole, and in some things, the Old Testament more i [in
the New, and in the New Testament more to the Epi:es
than to the Gospels. The Sermon on the Mount was;0t
the main focus of the Reformers, but "jusitificatioi !>y
faith" and emphasis on "the priesthood of all believfi."
The Reformers' desire was to convert whole comr un-
ities, cities, states, nations, not merely individuals. Ipy-
inherited the certainty, almost the infallibility claiM
by the Roman Church. And since nationalism p
kindling fiercely, they engaged the authority of be
State to successfully fulfill their mission. For, py
reasoned as in the days of Israel of old, God had a fh
place in His world for the State both for evangel ic

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i defensive reasons. Thus pacifism was no more
ely to appeal to a Protestant Government in the 16th
itury than to the Roman Government preeeeding
>m.

during this period of time a sect arose called the
abaptists (Re-baptisers.) They were the only reforma-
n group in the 16th century to stand for pacifism.
eir main emphasis was upon peace and sniff ering love.
eir rejection of the sword and war was not based
>n the specific teaching of the Sermon on the Mount
: upon the concept of the suffering church, and upon
New Testament teaching of the church being the
fillment of the Old Testament concept of the
ssianic community. One of their leaders, a Dutchman,
nno Simmons, father of the Mennonites, wrote (re-
ring to Isaiah 2:4), "The regenerated do not go to
r nor fight. They are the children of peace who have
fen their swords into ploughshares and their spears
p pruninghoo'ks, and they know of no war." (Page
ii Here rings the note of the church being the
ssianic community of faith realized and entered into
V in suffering. This was a new development for a
lical pacifism of non-resistance and those who
med this position were persecuted fiercely by both
irch and state during their lifetime.

4) The main pacifistic heritage from the Quakers
Nuttall's fourth emphasis. There is much, says
ttall, in early Quakerism which reminds us of the
ition of the medieval sects and their emphasis upon
e law of Christ," and upon the Anabaptist 16th cen-
y emphasis on "the ministry of suffering," "but that
ich is peculiarly the Quaker contribution ... is
lething nearer to . . . 'The Dignity of Man'." (Pages
►7.) Their repudiation of war as an affront to the
pan soul was at least a reflection of Renaissance
jnanism, but at its greatest a development of a form
{Christian humanism. Its foundation was belief in
] universality in men of the Spirit of God — that God

everyman. Here is Quakerism's first-principle out
hich all else flows. The basic contribution of the
takers in helping man repudiate war is to help him
!Jti to respect man as man.

5) The Means of Redemption is Nuttall's last, and
she says, his hardest position to present. The means
i redemption is what Nuttall interprets to be the basic
iv of the modern generation of pacifist. He also gives
jit reason3 for what he believes to be an increasing
telopment in our times for Pacifism. One of these
feons is a new and fresh study of the Bible for por-
tal and daily living. He believes more people today

becoming pacifists, and even more that there is a

ked change in the way writers arc? expressing

ifism today. "Pacifism is no longer related to single,

nportant, emphases in the Bible and in theology, but

ojhemes which are central and persistent; and above

1 to the theme of redemption." (Page 72.) He sees

H anchor of pacifism today in God's redeeming love

nphrist as displayed upon the Cross. Understanding

•jifism as the means of redemption pulls into harmony,

xprding to Nuttall, all the various interpretations of

itifism in history. For "reconciliation between men

»3>mes possible only through reconciliation and fellow-

h with God." (Page 76.)

0 read Nuttall's book is to be greatly impressed

1 the vast amount of information gathered in so few
es with such amazing clarity and creative expression.

His book flows so freely and interestingly that one can
hardly quit reading it once he has begun. One the whole
even a person not too well acquainted with church his-
tory should be able to follow his developments.

Nuttall himself is conscious of the vastness of his
subject matter — the long history of the Christian
Church. He admits he had to rely upon standard text-
books covering the history, rather than primary sources
themselves. It would be of interest to have his book
critiqued by a group of specialists well acquainted with
the primary sources. From my limited knowledge of
church history, I believe he has done us a very excellent
service, for his book is a big aid in helping the Christian
encounter a variety of pacifist's positions in church
history. Nuttall's book is a good companion volume to
read with John H. Yoder's book, Nevertheless — The
Varieties of Religions Pacifism, Herald Press, Paper-
back, $1.50, Pp. 142, reviewed in the Peace issue of the
Brethren Evangelist by James Payne. For the person
who doesn't understand pacifism these two books will
give great understanding and for the pacifist the books
will challenge and clarify his own personal stance and
its continuity with Christian history.

It is not my intention, because of the nature of the
book, to state my own agreements or disagreements
with pacifism. However, I would like to comment on
what I believe to be the central issue in taking a stance
for or against pacifism, that is, the authority of Scrip-
ture. For if the pacifist position is rediscovered, as
Nuttall says, by returning to the Bible, the question be-
comes "How do we define the authority of the Bible?"
Is the Bible a "flat book" from cover to cover with
absolute unity on the question of war and peace or is
there in the Bible itself different developments in con-
flict with each other? If the latter is true, what "part
or parts" of the Bible then become the final authority?
Is it the sermon on the mount, the words of Jesus, the
New Testament, the whole Bible, or certain themes
developed throughout the Bible? If so, who then decides
which parts or themes become authority?

The early Brethren appeared to be greatly influenced
by the medieval sects and the anabaptists on their
pacifist position. At times they claimed the Gospel as
authority, Jesus Christ as authority, the New Testa-
ment as authority, and even Scripture as authority.
They did not resolve their problem of authority and I
am even more convinced that neither has the Brethren
Church done so down through its history, especially
when it comes to the theological problem of pacifism.
Even today we hear some Brethren stressing "the life
and teachings of Jesus" as the basic for pacifism, others
claim the "New Testament as our Creed" for basic
authority, and still others proclaim the motto, "the
Bible, the whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible" as
authority. Maybe this is a problem we need not resolve
in order that we Brethren can all have a "common
mind" on the subject of pacifism. But I am certain we
need to be aware of the problem of the authority of the
Scriptures if we are to understand and love each other
as "Brethren" when it comes to debates and discussions
about pacifism. Nuttall's book can help us at least
"touch" upon this theological problem and help us see
its importance in our present studies and discussions
related to the "Pacifist Position of the Brethren Church."
Christian Pacifism in History, Geoffrey F. Nuttall,
World Without War Council, 1971, Paperback, $1.25.

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Canton, Ohio. Following the sermon
on Sunday morning, August 13,
a demonstration of the anointing
service shown — with a period of
time given over to prayer for heal-
ing and blessings for Winifred
Clapper. At the pastor's urging,
this special service was held
publicly, in order that all might
be aware of this particular privi-
lege, as taught in tha Scriptures
and provided by our church. A
chance for withdrawal after the
sermon and before the anointing
was offered to any one who might
not be in sympathy with this
particular teaching from God's
word. "Is any sick among- you?

Let hiin call for the elders of
the church; and let them pray
over him, anointing1 him with oil
in the name of the Lord; And
the prayer of faith shall save the
sick. . . " James 5:14, 15

Loree, Ind. Evangelistic services will
be held August 6-11 with Rev.
Harold Barnett as the evangelist.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH

Oakville, Ind. — 5 by baptism
Goshen, Ind. — 12 by baptism
Sarasota, Fla. — 5 by baptism

MALOTT. Gail W. Malotit, 74, of
Roann, Indiana, died July 2, 1972.
As a young man he became a mem-
ber of the College Corner Church.
Services were conducted by Rev.
Arthur H. Tinkel, in the Grandstaff
Funeral Home, Roann. Burial was
in the Roann IOOF Cemetery.

TRENT. Mrs. Minnie (Charles)
Trent, 90, passed on to her Eternal
reward, July 11. She was an active
member of the College Corner First
Brethren Church for many years.
Services were conducted by Rev.
Arthur H. Tinkel, a life long friend
of the family, in the Eddingfield-
Gerber Mortuary, Wabash, Indiana.

Burial was in the Murphy Cemetery.

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TRUSS. Hugh F. Truss, 68, died
July 23. Hugh became a member of
the College Corner First Brethren
Church when Rev. Delbert Flora
was conducting a Revival Meeting
with Rev. Arthur H. Tinkel, pastor.
Services were conducted by Rev.
Tinkel, assisted by his pastor, in the
Eddingfield-Gerber Mortuary, Wa-
bash. Burial was in the Mississinewa
Memorial Cemetery.

McPHERSON. Mrs. Vemice 11
Pherson, 57, went to be with l*j
Lord on July 13, 1972, follow)!:
several week's of illness. She hi
been a faithful Christian and mM
ber of the Gretna Brethren Chuil
for many years.

Vernice was married April I
1935 to Norman McPherson who Is
written many poems, of which si
eral have been printed in the Bre-
ren Evangelist. Besides her husbci
she is survived by five sons, Robs',
James, John, Michael, and Herb€ I
and five daughters, Mrs. Bradj/
(Karen) Weidenhamer, Mrs. La|/
(Phyllis) Jerviss, Mrs. John (Nora
Jean) Schultz, Misses Evelyn ii
Marcia McPherson.

The funeral services were cj.-

ducted at the Eicholtz Funeral Hoij.

Rev. Ronald L. Waters, official

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and burial was in the Huntsv'3

Cemetary.

The following poem was writji

by her husband Norman.

In Memory of
Vernice Waunita McPherson I

We know not why God
called her home

At the age of fifty-seven.
Perhaps he had some work for

And needed her in heaven.
Her presence here is sorely mis;

As many will attest.

A host of little children, by
Her service, have been blest.

And this we know, beyond a doi
She leaves an empty spot.

The memory of her sweet smile
Will not be soon forgot'.

ptember 9, 1972

Paire Fifteen

Rev. John Brownsberger Moves

Elkhart, Ind. (Winding Waters) A special tribute
*s paid to Rev. and Mrs. John Brownsberger of the
nding Waters Brethren Church Saturday evening,
[gust 5th at the church, 111 West Midlake Rd., Elk-
rt, Indiana, by 100 persons attending the carry-in
pper and program.

rhe church was built in 1964 as an outreach of the
-st Brethren Church, 1135 Middlebury St., in Elkhart,
i this was Rev. Brownsbergers first full-time pastor-
■, after graduating from Ashland Theological Sem-
,ry in 1964.

[\vo families from the congregation were present
o have entered full-time Christian Service during the
jt eight years. Mr. and Mrs. Weston Ellis, and their
> daughters, Lynette, and Jolinda. Mr. Ellis will enter

Ashland Theological Seminary this fall. Also, Mr. and
Mrs. Don Snell, who will be leaving in September to
go to California and enter training with Campus Cru-
sade for Christ. The Snells have two sons, Eric, and
Matthew.

Mrs. Darren Byrket gave a humorous book review,
"Papa was a Preacher," and Pat Byrket accompanied
himself with his guitar, singing a song which Don Snell
had written the words, "Preacher Man." The church
moderator, Ed Frantz presented the Brownsbergers with
a wooden shield, designed and made by Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Dolph, with three crosses in contrasting wood
with an engraved verse, "A Friend Is Your Needs
Answer, So Give Your Best To Your Friends," accom-
panied with a "Love Offering." Mrs. Dolph and Mrs.
George White were in charge of the evenings arrange-
ments. The Brownsbergers have three children, Beth,
Steven and Jeffery, who will leave for Elkhart at the
end of August.

'Davict Sine&t (^aa^ey

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DAVID COOKSEY was ordained to the Brethren
Ministry in the Washington Brethren Church,
Branch Avenue and Q Street S.E., Washington, D.C.
Ministers officiating in the service were: Rev. Robert
Keplinger, Pastor, Washington Brethren Church; Dr.
Joseph R. Shultz, Dean, Ashland Theological Seminar;
Dr. Charles R. Munson, Professor, Ashland Theological
Seminary.

David was born June 7, 1946 in Washington. He
attended public schools in Maryland, received the
Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in sociology from
Ashland College in 1968 and a Master of Divinity degree
from Ashland Theological Seminary in 1972.

He served as student pastor in the Church of the
Master in Stuben, Ohio for a year. He worked as a
Social Worker at Hawthomden State Mental Hospital
near Cleveland, Ohio. Currently he serves the Trinity
United Church of Christ as a minister to Youth.

In September of 1968 he married Carolyn L. Boyer
of Ashland, Ohio. She is also a graduate of Ashland
College and has had three years of experience in Social
Work.

David has not accepted a position yet but plans to
serve as a pastor in the Brethren Church.

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Hi Girls!

By the time you read this I'll be back in school. My
last year at Ashland! Unbelieveable! Time goes right on.

Most of you had summers that were fun, I hope. Mine
was really great. Being a Crusader is a lot of work
but it's so neat to travel around doing new things and
meeting new people.

This year at school I have a new roommate and a
new address. Til be living in 213 Myers Hall, Ashland
College, Ashland, Ohio 44805. This is going to be so
much better than rooming alone. Last year I began to
talk to the walls and that's not such a good habit.

This summer has taught me so many things, One
important one is that Jesus Christ was not only a con-
cerned and loving man but also an involved one.

Remember the story of the Samaritan woman at the
well? Jesus could have looked at her and felt sorry for
her and walked right on. But He was an involved man.
He didn't wait for her to become worthy of His friend-
ship or for her to come to Him. Jesus met that woman
right where she was. He got involved in the situation.
Do we?

I always thought that I was pretty easily involved in
situations but after last night I'm not so sure. Mom
and I were walking to the car after working at the
church food tent at the Preble County Fair. She stopped
me and pointed down behind some tents where two boys
were fighting. They were at least 15 years old or older.
She took off towards them to break it up. I soon followed
her and ended up talking to one of them. He told me to
mind my own business that it wag a private fight. Sure
it was a private fight but it was in a public place. We
did not know why those guys were fighting and never
will know. Yet, Mom decided to get involved, and I fol-
lowed. I don't know for sure what I would have done
if I had been alone.

My point is that Jesus got involved in the everyday
situations of life and so must we. Whether we get in-
volved because of fear or concern, there must be love
behind it. No one trtily gets involved without love, Love
and more love.

by Sherry Barnharr

Those two boys probably wondered why two worr
came running over, talking and threatening them wl
it was none of our business. I doubt if they thought
it as the loving thing to do. Mom and I didn't stop a
think about it or decide whether it was the loving thij;
to do. We just got involved for better or for worse.

I have learned a lesson from this that is practical
anyone's life no matter how old you are. Get invol
All through Jesus' life He was involved. Can we loo!
our own lives and say that?

As a Summer Crusader, everywhere we challendl
people to get active and involved in reaching people 1
Christ. In order to show someone the love of Christ?
you, you must want to meet Him right where he is i
the situations of life. Get involved.

A Happy Christian is a loving, involved person.

Sherry

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POETRY CORNER

I am a loner, Lord.
I see only my own problems —
Forgetting the needs of the world;
Impress my soul that my neighbor is not just next door,

For I am unconcerned.

I am a coward, Lord.
I cling to the here and now —
Fearing the veil of tomorrow;
Lead me gently lest I stumble on the steps of today,

For I am afraid.

I am a rebel, Lord.
I want my own tunnel-visioned way —
Self-destructive though it be;
Take off my blinders lest I miss Your road through life;

For I am proud.

I am a sophisticate, Lord.
I work hard to know all the answers —
Trying to pass the tests of men;
Answer the only one that counts: the riddle to my being,

For I am ignorant.

I am a wanderer, Lord.
I go from here to eternity —
Searching for I know not what
Until in despair I cry, "Have Your own way, Lord,

For I am lost."

Suddenly I am alive,

And I can love —

And I lose my fear —

And I find the way —

And I know the answer —

And eternity is my home;

For You are with me always.

Donna Stoffer

Trinity Brethren, Canton, Ohio

A SINNER TO A CHURCHMAN

Where breaks this love
You say Christ wrought
Upon a distant tree?

And of this love

May I be taught

As I am loved by thee?
(I know it's love I need
And so from guilt be freed.)

But comes this from above —
This 'promise meant for me'?
For in your midst this love
I frankly do not see —
much less on distant trees!

Douglas Denbow 1967

MAKE JESUS YOUR PATTERN

Make Jesus your pattern,

Whatever betide,

No matter what tempts you,

Let Him be your guide.

If you make Him your pattern,

Your life will portray

His Spirit of kindness

To those by the way.

You may never know

Just how much you have helped;

But your influence for good,

Will always be felt.

Then when you come

To the end of the way,

Your life's pattern will shine

In Heaven some day.

Edythe Ebbinghouse

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

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THE MODERATORS ADDRESS

82nd. Pennsylvania District Conference!

of The Brethren Church

by Elder John T. Young

Pastor, First Brethren Church

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

FIRST THINGS FIRST was the theme of the
last Conference yea?' and now we will be concen-
trating our efforts on the theme for 1973,
CALLING OUR CONTINENT TO CHRIST.

It might be well if we do not cast off our past
themes as just other slogans but keep them in
mind as we venture forth with new goals in sight.
With this thought in mind, the Moderators
Address of the 1972 Pennsylvania District Con-
ference is being published in this issue. It ivas
presented by Pastor John Young of the Pitts-
burgh Pennsylvania Brethren Church. (Ed.
Note.)

May I direct your earnest attention to that beautiful
Messianic Psalm 118 which begins: "O give thanks unto
the Lord; for He is good: because His mercy endureth
forever." (v. 1)

The Psalmist, illumined by the Holy Spirit, gazes
down through the long corridors of time, through many
centuries, and begins to prophecy: "The stone which
the builders refused is become the headstone of the
corner. This is the Lord's doing and it is marvelous in
our eyes." (vs. 22, 23)

And then the words that I have selected to keynote
this 1972 Pennsylvania District Moderator's address:
"This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will
rejoice and be glad in it. Save us we beseech Thee O
Lord! O Lord, we beseech Thee, give us success." (vs.
24, 25)

As Christians, as Brethren we need to realize that
TODAY is the only day we really have anything to do>
with. Try as we might, we can not relive yesterday nor
can we yet fully grasp the duties of tomorrow. The
lesson is vivid and clear. We must devote all possible

energy to the doing of today's tasks be they large
small, important or seemingly unimportant.

The writer of our New Testament Letter to
Hebrews (whether Paul or Apollos) proffers simi
advice. It is to our loss that Christians of every ;
and denomination haven't given this Biblical admonit i
the attention it merits and the compliance it reque:.
Listen now!

"Since we have such a huge crowd of men of faji
watching us from the grandstands, let us strip off a|-
tliing that slows us down or holds us back, and esp< -

ally those sins that wrap themselves so tightly arm
our feet and trip us up; and let us rim with patie!
the particular race that God has set before us. K>
your eyes on Jesus, our leader and instructor." (Hebre
12:1-2, Living Letters)

Should not Christians of all people be examples
those who have learned the lesson of living one day
a time, free of anxiety, trusting Almighty God to sup
our every need "according to His riches in glory f
Christ Jesus?" (Phil. 4:19 KJV) Is there the least do

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your hearts and minds that this is the life-style our
aavenly Father ordains for all who name themselves
Song the twice born?

We must give heed to these principles — embrace them,
:|ake them ours by thought, word, and deed. The super-
jjtendent of an industrial operation inquired how one
! his new employees was progressing. The foreman,
ho had not hit it off too well with the man in question,
jplied: "Progressing? Not one bit! I've taught him
erything I know, and he's still a perfect idiot." How
any students come away from the lessons of Scrip-
re as taught in the school room of life with a similarly
[flattering report?

The poet John Ruskin was deeply aware of the
cessity to come to grips with life and all that it brings
len he penned these lines:

Let us live only by the minute,
Not even by the day or hour,

Our life has too much danger in it

To dare forespend one moment's power.

The glance of fear toward tomorrow
Can paralyize the hand today;

The gaze of hope such light can borrow
As dazzles duty on her way.

Were this our only day,

Did our yesterdays and morrows give

To hope and memory their interplay,
How should we bear to live?

Not merely what we are,

But what we were and what we are to be,

Make up our life — the far days each a star,
The near days nebulae.

TODAY — unsullied comes to thee newborn,
Tomorrow is not thine;

The sun may cease to shine

For thee, ere earth shall greet its morn.

Be earnest then, in thought and deed,
Nor fear approaching night;

Calm comes with evening light,

And hope and peace, thy duty heed today.
Such is the teaching of Holy Writ. Such is the teach-
l of Nature. Jesus the Master Teacher Himself ad-
ibnishes "So don't be anxious about tomorrow. God will
ike care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at a time."
ilatthew 6:34 Living Letters) Yes, look about you.
\e the hand of your Father and mine as he cares for
lis own.

Dr. Luke records the scene and the words in his
'jispel! Close your physical eyes, open the spiritual
les of your hearts. See and hear the Galilean: "Yes,
ipry man is a fool who gets rich on earth but not in
Ipven." Then He turns and gazes directly at His div-
ides (you and I) "Don't worry about whether you
live enough food to eat or clothes to wear. For life
psists of far more than food and clothes. Look at the
ijvens — they don't plant or harvest or have barns to
s>re away their food, and yet they get along all right —
bd feeds them. And you are far more valuable to Him
an any birds!

'And besides, what's the use of worrying? What good
ijes it do? Will it add a single day to your life? Of
•lur.se not! And if worry can't do such little things as
fjat, what's the use of worrying over bigger things?
['Look to the lilies! They don't toil and spin, and yet
-lomon in all his glory was not robed as well as they
•e, And if God provides clothing for the flowers that

are here today and gone tomorrow, don't you suppose
that He will provide clothing for you — you doubters?
And don't worry about food — what to eat and drink;
don't you worry at all that God will provide it for you,

"Listen to Him my Brethren. It is Jesus the Head of
your Church who speaks!

"All mankind scratches for its daily bread, but your
Heavenly Father knows your needs. He will always give
you all you need from day to day if you will make the
Kingdom of God your primary concern." (Luke 12:21-30,
Living Letters)

More and more I have come to believe as I study
God's Word that we carry in our today provisions for
our tomorrow. This concept manifests itself again and
again like a Divine law. Again it is apparent in Nature
as well.

For example: there is a season when harvest lies rich
upon the fields, when fruit hangs on tree and vine, when
the good earth brings forth her bountious gifts asking
only that we gather and use. This season calls for dili-
gence because opportunity never comes to stay. Indeed,
she refuses to linger past her appointed time. When the
fruit is ripe, if it is not harvested, it will begin to de-
cay and soon it will fall from the vine, the bush, and
the tree.

It's almost as if the moment the harvest is fully ripe
it has already begun to perish . . . that there is a
specific time to reap or there will be no. need to reap
at all.

Just so in the harvest fields of the Spirit. The
whitened fields lie before us and we look to the Lord of
the Harvest for laborers who always seem to number
too few.

During World War II, while Dr. Fred Jarvis was
studying Chinese at the University of California prep-
aratoy to going to China as a missionary, almost every
able-bodied person was engaged in some type of war-
related effort. Jobs were so plentiful and so well paying
that it became increasingly difficult to hire laborers to
work in the harvest fields.

One day the dean of the school announced that if
anyone wanted peaches that a friend of his owned an
orchard that produced a crop that was normally worth
$6,000 and was now going to waste because there wasn't
anyone to reap the harvest.

Now that was a tragic loss to be sure but an infinitely
greater tragedy is being enacted today. Millions of souls
in the whitened harvest fields of the world are going
daily into the Christless Hell of eternity unreached by
the Gospel. For generations this golden spiritual harvest
has ripened only to rot on the vine because of failure
to harvest.

Jesus said: "Do you think the work of harvesting will
not begin until the summer ends four months from
now? Look around you! Vast fields of human souls are
ripening all around us, and are ready now for reaping.
The reapers will be paid good wages and will be gath-
ering eternal souls into the granaries of heaven! What
joys await the sower and the reaper, both together! For
it is true that one sows and someone else reaps. I sent
you to reap where you didn't sow; others did the work,
and you received the harvest." (John 4:35-38, Living
Letters)

Seest thou the clock of time —
Its hands now past eleven?

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The hour of twelve is drawing nigh
Then time no more is given.

Seest thou the harvest fields—

The stalks of grain now whitening?

In the darkened skies the thunder rolls

Amid the flash of lightening.
Look again! The Lord of Harvest stands—
His head now bowed in reckoning.
The stain of tears is on His face;
His hand to you is beckoning.

Wilt thou take time for pleasure now?

Wilt thou take time for sleeping?

One short hour for you is left —

One short hour for reaping.
Hearest thou those pleading cries?
The souls of men are calling,
At thy feet the sickle lies;
About you grain is falling.

Work awaits in yonder fields.

There's work for you, O reaper!

Thrust in thy sickle and reap the grain;

The call of souls grows deeper.

— C. C. Grant

All the signs — all the prophecies of Scripture converge
on this day of history — this Day of Grace which is far-
spent even as the Night of Judgment is at hand. Winter
presses upon Fall and Fall upon Summer: soon the
time of harvest will be past forever. That which has
not been gathered up and laid by will be lost. We can
not, we dare not put off until tomorrow that which
Christ wants done today.

We can not, we dare not permit victories of yester-
day, past traditions, quarrels both old and new keep us
from the monumental task that faces the Brethren
Church for, just as surely as she has a priceless
heritage — she also faces a golden opportunity.

We are now part of those days and that time of which
the old preacher Paul warned the young preacher Tim-
othy: "For there is going: to come time when people
won't listen to the truth, but will go around looking for
teachers who will tell them just what they want to hear.
They won't listen to what the Bible says but will blithely
follow their own misguided ideas." (II Timothy 4:3-4,
Living Letters)

As the persevering Sgt. Friday of Dragnet fame points
out — "The facts! We're only interested in the facts!"
Here they are and not very pretty either but, unattrac-
tive and repugnant though they be, they are still the
facts.

The Christian faith is being slaughtered systematically
by liberal theologians, both preachers and teachers alike.
The rot of liberality has been eating away at the very
foundations of Christendom. The witness of one school
after another, one seminary after another, one denom-
ination after another, and one mission field after another
is being sold out to Satan.

The really amazing thing in this Satanic onslaught
is that very few Christians or their leaders are bother-
ing to raise their voices in protest to this systematic
slaying and burying of our centers for religious, evan-
gelical education.

A position paper published by the 4 A's (the American
Association for the Advancement of Atheism) surely
was correct in affirming: "The liberals are saving the
ship of Christianity by throwing her cargo overboard.

With what zeal the whole crew of rescuers toss out
Virgin Birth, the Atonement, and the Resurrection. H
long will men sail the seas in an empty ship? Not loi
They will soon go ashore and enjoy life with us athei
We go on record as welcoming the aid of these libe:
and we pledge them our fullest cooperation in ridd:
the world of any serious acceptance of Christ
theology."

Is it any wonder that secular historians are aire;
beginning to refer to this period of history as the P
Christian Era? May Almighty God help us to awa
from our position of apathy in the comfortable p
while there is yet time to redeem the day.

God cause us to support without reservation Dcji
Joseph Schultz, the faculty, and the student body |:
Ashland Theological Seminary for there the Bible, I
whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible is still the p-
cept and the rule — not the exception as we find in j
many other seminaries. That is why it is so very imp
tant for us all; first as Christians and then as Brethr
to support our denomination's defender of the faitl
A.T.S.

That is why we must send her our young Brethi 1
to be trained for Christian service. That is why we m\.
support her financially and subsidize our fair share :
this training. That is why we must thank God for I
privilege of doing both. It is a grand privilege and 1
important obligation as well — one that must no!: s>
through our grasp for any reason because, when otlf
seminaries are closing their doors, ATS is growing. if
haven't any choice whatsoever but to see that this tre I
continues knowing that the great Deceiver will do I
in his power from within the Brethren Church and frfl
without to destroy our witness for Jesus Christ.

Bearing these things in mind and heart, I pres<;
my first recommendation as your Moderator: No. :;-
The Brethren Church as a whole and the Pennsylvajjt
District in particular should resolve that, with the hiji
of Almighty God, we shall lay aside every differei
(real or imagined) and give 100% support to Ashla
Theological Seminary. This means both spiritual a
material assistance. This means that each Church p£
its fair share willingly and in full. This means that Go
end time work must no longer be weakened by pers>
ality clashes and the like. This means putting "Fi
Tilings First."

I trust that the Apostle Paul would not be too anjj
with me for taking his admonition to the Galatian Chi
tians and applying it to us. "Don't be mislead; rememl
that you can't ignore God and get away with it: tj;
(Brethren) Church will always reap just the kind I
crop she sows. (Galatians 6:7, Living Letters)

Yes, in a very real way, tomorrow does depend upli
today for harvest or lack of harvest is in ratio to 1|
seed we sow right now. By neglecting to sow or
sowing stringently — there will be little if anything
reap.

Every moment is a key which, when touched, stril >
a note somewhere in the future. If our hands are din
ed by the Master's strong hands, the touch will be ti
and the result will be beautiful to our ears. If we ins
on shaping our own destiny, of going our own self
way, our finite touch will bring forth discordant i
instead of the melody of life.

Self indulgence today means mediocrity tomorrc
God gave this world His very best — His only begot

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n. What have we given and what do we give in re-
rn? Our very best? No, too often it is our next best.
>n't you see? Can't you understand? Our Creator only
ks for that which each of us can give: OURSELVES.
; individuals, as Churches, as a denomination, we
ast build in time for eternity. There simply isn't any
ler way.

We must also consider our other arm of higher edu-
tion — Ashland College. The issue of student rights
,d the extent to which such rights are to be trans-
;ed into authority on the campus became an item of
eat concern in 1971 chiefly because of two questions:
) liberalization of housing regulations to permit open
rmitory visitation by opposite sexes for limited
riods and (2) permitting legal alcohol on campus,
esident Glenn Clayton and the College Board of
ustees stood firm and both these requests were
nied but this was not the end of the matter.
As Elder Smith Rose noted in a letter written in May
(prising Brethren pastors of the situation at Ashland
{"Conditions in college administration are changing
ipidly due to the increased pressure for faculty voice
i administration and due to the lowering of the voting
e placing an undo emphasis on student rights.
"Changes have come, some of which have merit and
me none of us will find comfortable. Most immediate
(action might be expressed over the use of 3.2 beer at
[me campus organizations', special functions and some
taxation of dormitory visiting privileges. . . ."
(We are assured that President Clayton's personal
and has not changed, nor has that of the truly Chris-
tn students and faculty but that the "strength and
eer force of numbers" brought about this unfortunate
versal of policy. I can not minimize the seriousness of
is situation but, if anything, our Brethren college and
ipse who administer her affairs, those who teach and
e taught there need our help, our prayers, our en-
luragement, our support as never before.
Therefore, bearing these things in heart and mind, I
lesent my second recommendation as your Moderator:
i). 2 — That our Christian concern for Ashland College
:d the purposes for which she was founded be re-
firmed by this Conference. That the use and the sale
i alcoholic beverages on campus, the question of open
ilrms, and similar demands are not in keeping with
te intent of her founding fathers, That we formally
iltition the College Board of Trustees and the Admin-
iration to work with the Student Life Policy Council
Id any other responsible groups to re-establish as
'lickly as possible those objectives and policies which
st reflect that Ashland College is a Christian institu-
n of higher learning. That, although a battle may
Ave been lost, the war goes on; the trend can be re-
'jrsed and victory can be ours. We are the Church
ijilitant, not the Church defeated, for soon we shall be
le Church triumphant when the Lord returns for His
*m. This is the promise of Scripture! Are we not heirs
1 this promise? Can we not claim the same for our
'jllege? Then let us do so!

In closing, may we consider the words of wise King
$lomon? "Teach a child to choose the right path, and
pen he is older he will remain upon it." (Proverbs 22:
•'Living Letters)

Do we take our stewardship of the young seriously
ough? A mother said when her little child died, "If I

had known my boy would die so young, I would have
taught him more carefully the truths about Christ." Her
sentiments have been repeated many times. But I sub-
mit to you that it is just as important to teach the way
of life to a child who is going to continue living. It is
a far more perilous thing in every way to live and grow
up into manhood and womanhood that it is to be called
home to Father at a tender, innocent age.

We do not drift through this world like leaves riding
the crest of a flood — there is a time for all things: a
time to be born and a time to die. This is not fatalism
either because we have a part to do in the carrying out
of God's plan. We have distinct responsibilities as well.

All the words of Holy Scripture do not reveal their
full beauty at first. Many of them have hidden meanings,
which can be discovered in fullness only when we come
into experiences for which the words were given. Older
Christians understand this for they have learned that—

When the sun withdraws its light,
Lo, the stars of God are there.

What is the Brethren Church doing about her young
people? What sort of atmosphere do we provide? What
examples do we set? What facilities do we provide?
How are they confronted with claims of Christ? How
are they conserved for Him and His Church?

Sirhan Sirhan, the slayer of Robert Kennedy, had
ample opportunity to enbrace Christianity. Pastor Ber-
nard Travaille, in writing of the young assassin, notes,
"From the time Sirhan was 12 years of age he went to
Protestant, fundamental, Evangelical Baptist Sunday
schools and churches in Pasadena where he ought to
have heard the Word that brings eternal life but it is
quite apparent from his story that he did not hear
that Word because of the din and distraction of care-
less and thoughtless attenders who giggled throughout
the various services. They are responsible for giving
the impression that Christianity is not serious business,
that it isn't vital enough to merit their full attention.
Sirhan said, T felt you went to church to pray and read
the Bible' but that wasn't what he found to be true.
Instead these evangelical church attending young folk
giggled and held hands until a disillusioned Jordanian
boy eventually decided 'this can't be very important' and
became one of Christendom's most costly drop outs."

Brethren (young and old alike) potential Sirhans
may be in our Sunday schools, at our worship services,
attending our BYC meetings, participating in our camp-
ing programs. That is why we must win the young and,
having won them for Christ, conserve them for His
cause.

Is new "machinery" needed to do this? I think not!
Of greater necessity is a new determination to use that
which is already ours. Must we develop new agencies
to correlate such work? Again, I think not! Why not an
immediate priority emphasis on existing means?

Let us resolve here and now that the Brethren Church
shall see a continuous harvest of souls as the Age of
Grace draws to a close. We have the means: Sunday
Schools, Youth Ministries, Vacation Bible Schools, Jun-
ior Church Programs, Christian Camping. Let there be
unceasing prayer offered throughout the Brotherhood
that our Church might use these and all other modes
at our disposal to sow and reap in these last days.

(continued on next page)

I'age Twenty-two

Our District owns and operates for the glory of God
Camp Peniel set in the beautiful mountains of Penn-
sylvania. This excellent camp facility is now debt free
and is rapidly being developed into a year-round site
for camping, retreats, and the like. This did not just
happen. It came through the vision and the devotion
above and beyond the call of duty of a nucleus of con-
cerned Brethren. It came as the reslut of sacrificial
giving of time, talent, and money by most of our church-
es in the Keystone state.

Our District has title to this fine bit of mountain real
estate but, in reality, it belongs to Almighty God. There-
fore instead of giving in to the very understandable
desire to set back and admire our accomplishments in
this area; we are duty bound to be the best possible
stewards over the sacred trust that is ours. Even at its
present plateau of development, Peniel is not being
utilized to its fullest. We need more campers — many
more — than are being supplied by our own district.

When our district met in Masorntown for its 81st Con-
ference last July, they instructed the newly elected
moderator to appoint a committee to explore with a
similar group from the Southeastern Distirct areas of
cooperation in the possible establishment of a joint
camping program. The committee was established and
it worked hard along with its counterpart from the
Southeast to develop a proposal to be presented on the
floors of both conferences this year.

Bearing these things in heart and mind, I present
my third recommendation as moderator of this confer -

The Brethren Evangel

ence: No. 3 — That earnest, prayerful, and intelligij;
consideration be given by this conference to the pi.
posals which will be presented by the Pennsylvai <.
ristrict Special Camp Committee in regular session I
this body. That the cause of Jesus Christ, the good \
the Brethren Church, the potential of souls to be vJ
and molded be given complete priority as this Coni
ence looks to the Mind of the Holy Spirit for guidai
in this important venture. That hopefully that Spi
operative through our spirits will enable the Brethi
01 Pennsylvania to embark upon a unified camping p
gram in 1973 — should our Lord continue to tarry.

In conclusion, may I point out that we are approa
ing the American Revolution Bicentennial of July
1976 the 200th Anniversary of the proclamation of 1
idea of liberty — America's grandest gift to the wor
All observances of this wonderful occasion are bei
keyed to a theme that looks both backward and forwai
"A Past to Remember — a Future to Mold."

To close my address and to underscore our theme
"First Things First," I have taken the liberty of addi
to the Bicentennial theme and presenting it to you i
fellow Brethren as both keynote and challenge for t
our 82nd Pennsylvania District Conference of 1
Brethren Church:

"A Past to Remember —
A Future to Mold —

Lord Help Us Do Both TODAY!

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The Third Dimension, by Rex Humbard speaking on
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encounter with the prophets and subsequent conversion.

ptember 9, 1972

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CHEEP ADVICE

>«-"#/

Habit is like a soft bed, easy to get into,
but hard to get out of.

Some people refuse to accept good ad-
vice because it interfers with their other
plans.

"Lord, fill my mouth with worthwhile
stuff and nudge me when I've said
enough."

The less a man knows the longer it
takes him to explain it.

By letting grass grow under your feet,
you get into mower trouble.

The best way to get relief from a
monotonous task is to think up ways of
improving it.

Life is fragile — handle with prayer.

"Money is that which can buy you
everything but happiness, and pay your
fare to every place but Heaven."

LAFF-A-LITTLE

Psychologists say it is bad to be an
orphan, terrible to be an only child,
damaging to be the youngest, crushing
to be in the middle, taxing to be the eldest.

Obviously, the only way out of all this
misery is to be born an adult.

The head of a corporation, who hap-
pened to be tough, bull-headed and ob-
stinate called his executives to his office
one day. "Now look here," he stormed,
"you fellows better get on the ball — I
mean it. If we have any bottlenecks in
this organization, I want to know where
they are. Do I make myself understood?"

After the meeting one executive dropped
a note on the desk of the big boss which
read, "I've had some experience with
bottles, and I speak from experience that
all the necks I saw on bottles were at
the top."

The retiring president of a prestigious
New England University reminded his
successor, "Of course, you'll pay atten-
tion to your A and B students. Some of
them may return to the campus later on
as first-rate professors. But don't ignore
the C students either. Some day one of
them may build you a $5,000,000 science
laboratory!"

Why can't life's big problems come
when we are twenty and know every-
thing?

Mrs. Lottabucks: "When we were in
Egypt we visited the pyramids, and some
of the stones were covered with ancient
hieroglyphics."

Mrs. Gusher: "I hope none of them
got on you. Some of those foreign insects
are terrible."

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The Brethren Evangut

SOME "ANON" CONSIDERATIONS

by Dr. A. T. Rck

A sequel to the article "What's Right and
What's Wrong" written by Dr. A. T. Ronk and
published in the July 15, 1972 issue of THE
BRETHREN EVANGELIST.

Let's tailgate a bit on What's Right and What's Wrong,
Let's ring us a bell and sound us a gong,
Let's look where we are and v/here we belong

In the organized church of our faith.
Let's look now inside in deep intraspection,
And find what is there that shouts for correction,
And see if all's well that holds our affection

In the organized church of our faith.
We point up the flaw of a self-complacency
Found in us all, at least in a trace-ency,
What must we do to cave the sweet face-ency

Of the organized church of our faith?
If the thought of this thing gives a sword prick of guilt,
Then thrust the blade in clear up to the hilt,
If things have gone wrong, they must be rebuilt

In this organized church of our faith.

If complacency is "self-satisfaction accompanied by
unawareness of actual dangers of deficiencies," what
must self-complacency be? If complacency is "unaware-
ness," self-complacency must savor of overriding, pur-
poseful disregard for "actual dangers or deficiencies"
in Christian character. Are we that bad? Do we have
any of that stuff in our Brethren fraternity? We fear
we have.

One facet of self-complacency is well illustrated by a
sister's response to a program of survey and visitation.
She said, "Why do you want to go out looking for more
members? We have a good church-house all paid for
and a good preacher. Everyone around here knows
where our church is. If they want to be saved let them
come to church and be saved." That is the philosophy
represented in the old saw, "Me and my wife, my son
John and his wife, us four and no more." It isn't diffi-
cult to hear Satan's snicker of satisfaction at that kind
of attitude.

Faulty motivation may be the poison in the above
quotation as couched in the "looking for more members."
Is that another face of self-complacency? Teaching
about Christian witness and evangelistic programs, just
to recruit more members contravenes the essence of
Jesus' teaching. As important as membership is for
fellowship of believers, the essential ingredient of the
Church's being is the witness. The witness is personally
making known to non-Christians the meaning and avail-
ability of Jesus' offer and its effects; and an urge to be-
lievers to seek ever higher levels of Christian being.
Every professed believer is a witness whether he is con-
scious or not. His witness either recommends the Jesus
ministry or denies its power. Paul stated that we are

"witnesses known and read of all men." Leading r
to Christ is the must in the believer's purpose. '
adding to congregational membership will natur; y
follow. Could we Brethren have developed an errone
self-complacent syndrome in our thought of missii

Can self-complacency be applied to our attitude
relation to levels of spiritual experience and grow!?
And what about the altitudes at spiritual levels? ,p
they levels in height, or in depth, or both? Or, js
spiritual levels relative? If relative, there must tok
norm and the norm must be individual. No comparisjs
with other believers of Christian experience are acci li-
able. Measurement in Christian experience must his
its base in the ideal where the ideal is inspirational ;ll
revelational.

What is the content of all of this mumbo-junb
about spirituality? We fear that the common conct
of spiritual life is of something rare experienced ojy
by top-level saints of the church. How wrong that !
Everyone, saint and sinner, redeemed and rep rob;!,
angelic or demonic, has spiritual life. This fact explas
the above question of "heighth or depth" levels. Coil-
quently, there are levels in both good and bad. r|e
facet of self-complacency that raises the critical iM
brows of this article is that of Brethren Chuji
oriented believers. In plain, American English, do je
Brethren tend to rationalize ourselves into complace;!/
relative to our own spirituality? If we do, why? Is
writer invites whomsoever to join his reflections i
several suspicious reasons:

1. Blissful ignorance of spirituality: Since spiritua
represents the incorporeal element in our constituti
and Christian spirituality is the result of our individ
spirits in communion with the Holy Spirit of G
ignorance of spirituality by the Christian believer see
inexcusable. If we are to grow in the fellowship
just men made perfect," it behooves us to exercise
"gifts of the Spirit" as made available to all believ
by the Spirit the Holy, who "bears witness with
spirits that we are children of God." In his catalog
"whatsoever" Paul advises to "think, on these thinj
Yet, to make the thinking efficacious for us, we nil
more than our own troubled spirits in meditation. 1
need to remember constantly that "the Spirit also fo\-
eth our infirmity . . . that the Spirit himself makfi
intercession for us with groanings that cannot 1
uttered." Ignorance of spirituality certainly must 1
be allowed to remain or become a barrier to upreacl

2. Stagnation of spiritual ideality: Cessation of spi
ual enlargement of life is stagnation in the higl
function of Christian being. The laws of progress se-h
to say that an interrupted advance is, or invites, retni
A question, as to whether one can remain at a stop
spiritual level for extended time and not dull soul ][•
ception needs serious consideration. If one is sil
complacent about his present level, or has no aspirati Is

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I growth, he needs the touch of a helping hand — an
likening from spiritual languor. Maybe if one has
:hed the apex of his ideal or limit of inspiration, he
ds more revelation from teaching, Bible study or
>wship or new vistas of the spiritual realm by earn-
waiting on the Lord.

Spiritual pollution: Some value may be gained from
jsideration of certain elements in the current social
eaval relative to environmental pollution. Pollution

stagnation are closely allied in the end product,
rt pollution becomes stagnant. When spiritual life
nvaded by "the things of the flesh," spiritual pollu-

results. When spiritua' pollution becomes inert,
loving, and the winds of the Holy Spirit no longer
3 the human spirit, spiritual decay is at work and
?ss revival occurs, it "bringeth death." Is there
caable self-complacency relative to wordliness among
There are things to do about it.

he conflict between the Spirit and the flesh is ever
sent. No one can avoid the battle, but one can dispose
self toward the holy spiritual in measure to defeat
possibility of drifting into apathy and worse. The
;le is not simply to avoid the works of the flesh but
)ve and enjoy the fruits of the Spirit. This immediate
rence is to individual self-complacency. However, the
>orate self-complacency is but individual smugness in
ttered communal accord. Destroy the roots of the
nble and the thicket will disappear,
^lf -complacency in liturgical usage: A critical individ-
recently remarked that he knew almost to a minute
.t each item of morning worship would be. He
?hed his diatribe by asking why have a printed bulle-
when the form is so exact. Milton referred to "spe-
s forms" as "religion satisfied"; and Tennyson asked
r who would keep an ancient form thorugh which the

spirit breathes no more?" Can it be that Brethren con-
gregations and/or conferences have become so formalized
in worship or session as to dull the edge of spiritual an-
ticipation? Too often informality is equated with crudity
or ineptness. Informal moods of worship need not be un-
dignified or lacking in spiritual uplift. There can be a
happy medium between cold forms of worship and un-
restrained emotionalism. Paul insists that "God is not
a God of confusion" and to "Let all things be done
decently and in order." Order can be spontaneous and
spirituality uplifting yet dignified withal. This writer
has always felt that if a worshipper feels an amen or
praise the Lord surging within, he should in spiritual
dignity express it. He would thus give voice to his own
joy and edify his brother.

No specific type or arrangement of public worship will
be suggested herein, nor should be, for someone might
adopt it and it too could lose its luster, if it had any to
begin with.

Self-complacency about complacency: How do I feel
about my own complacency? Or the complacency of
those about me? "O yes, I know, but summertime is
vacation time." I'm not talking about church attendance.
Too much of a congregation's Christian content is
measured by worship attendance. I am talking about
general upreach and outreach of Christian experience.
If I have had some qualms about the self-satisfied
atmosphere and attitudes about me, have I sighed a
ho-huni or two and thought, "What's the use; every-
thing is in the dem-nition bowwows; the clique runs the
show and nothing can be done about it?" So I fold my
hands across my fat tummy and decide to sit it out. So
I rationalize myself into an itchy case of a self-complac-
ency— a do nothing — a winner — a faultfinder. I'm point-
ing a finger at myself only. Or am I?

ASHLAND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

FALL LECTURES

Main Title:

"The Development of the Ministry and the Role
of the Laity in the Early Church"

Dates: November 14 and 15, 1972
Lectures :

Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.

"Problems of Methodology and Definition"
Tuesday, 8:00 p.m.

"Charismatic Gifts and Institutional Organization"
Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.

"Contributions Made by Women in the Early Church"
Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.

"The Call to Ministry in the Early Church"

Dr. Bruce M. Metzger, professor of New Testament at Princeton Theo-
logical Seminary, will give the lectures. One of the world's best known
scholars on the text of the New Testament, he is the author cf numerous
books and of articles in professional magazines. He is co-editor of
the United Bible Societies text of the Greek New Testament, and a mem-
ber of the Board of Directors of the American Bible Society. He has served
as president of and held membership in numerous national and interna-
tional professional societies in the field of biblical studies.

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The Brethren Evangjjt

POLISH

YOUR SELF IMAGE

by Helen Good Brennenjn

ON the children's television program, "Sesame
Street," Big Bird said that he was feeling pretty
ordinary, when he happened to look into the mirror.
And there he saw a Very Special Bird.

Those of us who live with a handicap would benefit
from doing the same. If we look into the mirror, we
see a Very Special Bird, special with God because of
His love and acceptance of us and of our own particular
place in His scheme of things.

Our self-image and sense of "personhood" often take
a real beating when we are limited by physical and
emotional handicaps. Although the apostle Paul wrote
that we should not think of ourselves more highly than
we should, it is not contrary to his meaning to say
that neither should we think of ourselves more lowly
than we should. For the rest of that verse in Romans
12 goes on to say that we should think with sober
judgment. And Phillips helps us by wording the Scrip-
ture this way: "Don't cherish exaggerated ideas of your-
self or your importance, but try to have a sane estimate
of your capabilities by the light of the faith that God
has given to you all" (The New Testament in Modern
English).

It would not hurt any of us to polish up our self-
images a bit, and our families might find us easier to
live with! For those of us with handicaps, this means
that we accept ourselves with both our limitations and
our special gifts. Someone has said, "Self-acceptance is
the beginning of change."

The following suggestions are not conclusive, but are
simply ideas I have had simmering on the back burner
of my mind. Frankly, I am writing them down for my-
self. Anyone else who wishes to listen may wish to add
some of his own guidelines.

As Paul says, evaluate your strengths and weaknesses
— arriving at a reasonable estimate of your capabilities.
Recently, I attended a woman's retreat, where each
participant was presented with a questionnaire, based
on the Sermon on the Mount, to be filled out in some
quiet place. Some of the questions brought me up short.
"Do you think you have been given any gifts which, if
not hidden, can lead others to glorify God?" "What do
you like about yourself — what do you dislike?"

Soon after this retreat I noticed that the apostle Paul,
writing an epistle to fellow Christians, began his letter,
"Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of
Christ Jesus. ..." I wondered, if I were to begin my
letter in that way, what would I write? "Helen, called
by the. will of God to be a helpmate, a mother, an en-
courager, a friend . . . ?" How do I evaluate my call?

Paul also writes that we should "stir up the gift of
God that is in us." We are not to despise God's gifts to
us — we are to use them.

Develop hobbies and interests within your own 1
ticular limitations. We are usually capable of di|.g
much more than we do. Not long after I had a bile
with serious illness, a wise pastor called on me. Ins j.d
of suffocating me with sympathy, he made a rajs
heavy assignment — to edit the monthly parish mis-
sheet. For me this was a kind of "resurrection," fjl
discovered that I could carry out a job which was duj
to my heart. Also, I found myself back in the ebb I
flow of the work of the church.

I remember my mother telling a story from her I
school days. A certain student, Susan, answered e^y
challenge with the words, "I can't." One day the tea<|a
wrote on the blackboard, "Susan can't." In contrasjto
that Paul wrote, "I can do all things through Clist
which strengthened me." All things, that is, wll
Christ wants me to do.

Accept limitations as matter-of-factly as possible;^
a victim of multiple sclerosis, I have a variety of p |b-
lems and handicaps which are quite conspicuous fl
difficult to ignore. Sometimes I feel like a combine jm
of the lame, the halt, and the blind!

I have often wondered how much I should talk al-jit
these things to others. When are people genuinely in-
terested in my condition, and when are they just b!ig
polite? "How are you today?" is not usually a reqlst
for a medical report. I would not want to be like lie
old gentleman who always answered every greejig
with, "Well, now, I was feeling pretty poorly last we,."

However, I think honest, interested questions des /e
honest, matter-O'f-fact answers. When we are not ai id
to say, "Please excuse me, I must take a nap," or "1st
go ahead, it takes me awhile to go steps," I belj/e
we put other people at ease.

Make a list of problems caused by your hiandijis
and limitations. This might include such thingjjas
getting ready for church on time (when a bathrooms
shared by numerous members of a family), avoi'ig
spillage when carrying dishes from the table. Work jut
ways of coping, perhaps getting counsel from vis: jig
nurses, rehabilitation specialists, or friends and devpp
a fairly regular routine.

Some solutions are so simple, we wonder why py
did not occur to us before. I have a visual hand P.
which is partially helped by a magnifying glass wija
light, obtained from a local optometrist. But it is loc fed
on the desk in my bedroom. Every time I wished to ad
a recipe or the directions on a cleaning bottle, I ma ; a
trip into the bedroom. It occurred to me that a mag ty-
ing glass in the kitchen would put an end to this IB-
sense, and a ninety-five cent purchase solved he
problem. j

Carry out the necessary procedure with simplicity jid

! /ember 9, 1972

>t dignity. To keep our self-images in good shape, we
ild avoid apologizing (which makes everyone uncom-
able), conplaining (even though we do feel a little
y for ourselves), of acting as though we don't care
en, of course, we do). A more subtle temptation is
>ver-compensate by exaggerated ways of getting
ration or boasting of other accomplishments. I re-
iber a homemaker who always said, "I can't sew,
I can cook." To cover up her sense of inadequacy in
i| field, she needed to point out her proficiency in
her.

ay in the mainstream of life as much as possible.
[lild I knew developed a seemingly incurable disease,
she would not be satisfied to sit on the sidelines of
and indulge in "invalidism." Refusing to live in a
5; world, Jane fought her disease with daily exercise
joined her schoolmates in as many activities as her
iical condition would allow. Although her case was
sual, Jane was eventually pronounced cured.
re may not be able to take part in all the activities
:h we would enjoy, but we can, at least, remain
ous and interested. Foolish pride often causes us to
idraw from the living.

iing curious and interested in life will mean tlijat we

enjoy the people who come our way. I have noticed

when one loses one faculty, such as one's vision, we

n to sharpen another, such as our ability to listen.

world is filled with people who long for a listening

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ear, and one of the best ways to keep from becoming
self-centered is to take an active interest in others, listen-
ing, praying, and sharing.

A few years ago I read a letter to the editor of a large
city paper. The writer responded to a question from
another reader, "Can anyone help a M.S. victim?" and
she signed her letter "Knotty Knees." She gave some
very good advice:

"If anyone asks how you feel, don't tell them, but
answer, 'Good, great, haven't felt so well in years,' then
change the subject immediately and ask how they are.
You may have to listen to many ailments, but they
long since have forgotten their question to you. . . .
Only you know how you feel, and sad as it may seem,
when it boils right down to it, only you can do anything
about it. I often offer my slightest pain or deepest hurt
up to God. ... I always tell the guests coming that
it's a strictly self-service affair and someone will even
have to wait on me, but they can pull straws or toss
a penny on that one. Your true friends won't care, even
if the cup and saucer don't match, or if your coffee
turns out rotten, or your tea is too strong. Your true
friends are happy if you are, and isn't it amazing to
find out who they are?"

Knotty Knees took a realistic look at herself when
she glanced in the mirror, but she had a healthy self-
image. For she also saw a Very Special Person, with
special gifts, not the least of which was friendship.

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

ie other day the words and music of a fine, old
Del hymn kept echoing in my heart:

"Count your blessings,

Name them one by one.

Count your blessings,

See what God hath done.

Count your many blessings,

Name them one by one,

And it will surprise you

What the Lord hath done."
xen, as I began to take the spiritual and material
ntory that the song encouraged, new words began
'anspose themselves in place of the familiar lyrics
d known so long. Here they are:

"Count your obligations,

Name them one by one.

And it will surprise you

What the Lord wants done."
We do have definite obligations. It must have been
a devout punster who described personal consecration
as "purse-and-all" consecration. Well, he was more than
a punster. He was a theologian as well. We art not re-
deemed with silver and gold (I Peter 1:18), but, after
we are redeemed through accepting the personal sacri-
fice of the Lord Jesus Christ, it takes our purse and
our all to see that His commands are obeyed and that
the Gospel is preached to every creature. If we are to
bring Christ's sacrifice to the knowledge of the last and
the farthest creature it will require our very real
sacrifice.

by Pastor John T. Young
Pittsburgh Brethren Church

Not what we gain
but what we give,

Measures the worth
of the life we live.

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MtSSiONARV

news

CONTRIBUTIONS TO HOME AND WORLD MISSIONS

January 1 — June 30, 1972

We are publishing a list of the giving of our Brethren Churches for both Home
and World Missions for the period January 1 through June 30, 1972. This is for the
benefit of those churches still making the tranjition to the calendar year as their
fiscal year. Our last published report reflected the Missionary Board's change to
the calendar year in that figures were for January to December of 1971.

We are sorry for any inconveniences these changes have caused. In some cases
the change indicated a decrease in giving in a particular church when in reality
giving was up but the offerings were received after books had been closed for the
new fiscal period. As an example, our Loree, Indiana Church, who had been among
the top ten in World Mission contributions in our last report, indicated a marked
decrease but their contribution is included in this first half of 1972 report.

In line with our new fiscal year, from now on we will publish early in each
year the totals for both Home Mission and World Mission contributions for the pre-
ceeding calendar year for the purpose of comparing with your local records.

Church

Home Missions World Missions

Southeastern District

Pennsylvania District

Bethlehem

$ 230

$1,100

Berlin

$ 450

Cumberland

Brush Valley

Gatewood

Calvary

Haddix

Cameron

Hagerstown

802

1,414

Conemaugh

Herndon

233

349

Highland

300

Kimsey Run

150

Johnstown First

Liberty

Johnstown Second

551

Linwood

180

674

Johnstown Third

Lost Creek

195

Levittown-Fairless Hills

Mathias

223

Masontown

276

Maurertown

377

258

Meyersdale

Mt. Olive

140

Mt. Olivet

Oak Hill

312

467

Mt. Pleasant

Rowdy

Pittsburg

St. James

1,400

2,557

Quiet Dell

St. Luke

Raystown

Washington

889

1,131

Sergeantsville

tember 9, 1972

ley (Jones Mills)

idergrift

433

ynesbo.ro (Wayne Heights)

125

ite Dale

o District

■on (Firestone Park)

$ 15

land (Park Street)

1,550

ton (Trinity)

505

jmbus (Cooperative)

'ton (Hillcrest)

644

mont

279

ber

iford

tis

jtna

337

isville

564

psfield

156

;sillon

yark

w Lebanon

[th Georgetown

'isant Hill

483

thville

1,406

>t Alexandria

250

liamstown

ana District

(more

jhton Chapel

$ 300

lington

428

ter Chapel

114

lege Corner

linth

jnty Line

.ver

jchtown

fhart

1,012

part (Winding Waters)

468

•hen

1,206

litington

101

-j'erson

260

[omo

<:ee

Iteson

rico

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Milford

1,034

Mishawaka

2,375

Muncie

Nappanee

New Paris

North Liberty

North Manchester

Oakville

4,945

Peru

971

Roann

Roanoke

680

South Bend

371

Teegarden

332

Tiosa

Wabash

800

Warsaw

1,185

1,250

3,175

139

1,885

3,190

183

$ 50
250
500

1,321
28
100
313
125
74
140

2,018
676

1,566

2,572
238
540
375

6,425

175

Central District

Cedar Falls

Cerro Gordo

Lanark

Milledgeville

Udell

Waterloo

Midwest District

Carleton

Cheyenne

Derby

Falls City

Fort Scott

Morrill

Mulvane

Northern California District

Lathrop
Manteca
Stockton

Southwestern District

Papago Park
Tucson

Florida

St. Petersburg
Sarasota

TOTAL

Home Missions $28,586
World Missions $91,760

138

549

349

456

2,174

5,398

1,054

5,027

612

654

2,738

280

389

184

232

1,768

215

1,734

245

220

904

390

700

; 127

227

653

1,415

$ 10

200

$ 296
0
0

$ 47
2,762

191

41
811

1,157
416

2,414

$ 64

414

400

$ 609
365
151

$ 195
2,676

$ 70
4,890

$28,586

$91,760

TAKE TIME TO PRAY

I got up early one morning and rushed into the day;
I had so much to accomplish that I didn't have time to
pray! Problems came tumbling about me and heavier
came each task; "Why doesn't God help me?" I won-
dered. He answered, "You didn't ask!" I wanted to see
joy and beauty, but the day toiled on gray and bleak;
I wondered why God didn't show me. He said, "But
you didn't seek." I tried to come into God's presence and
used all my keys at the lock; God gently and lovingly
chided, "My child, you didn't knock." I woke up early
this morning and paused before entering the day; I had
so much to accomplish that I had to take time to pray!
from The Gratis Lamplighter

Page Thirty

The Brethren Evangisi

world Religious News

JESUS PEOPLE TO
INVADE SWEDEN

Hollywood, Calif. (EP) Jesus

People here will travel to Scandina-
via to spread the Good News of
Jesus Christ, according to Duane
Pederson.

The ed'tor of the Hollywood Free
Paper, largest Christian under-
ground newspaper in the world, has
gathered 200 young people "turned
on for Jesus" to make the trip, at
the invitation of Swedish churches.

The three-week tour, leaving June
14, will take Pederson and his team
to Stockholm, the headquarters for
this ministry, where the group will
be divided into six individual teams
who will then visit Oslo, Copenhagen
and other Scandinavian cities and
towns, to work among the kids on
the streets. There, Pederson says,
"the need for Jesus is so great. The
drug problem is world-wide, the
morality standard in Scandinavia is
well-known, and the young people
there, as here and everywhere, are
searching for something, someone
to believe in. We don't try to give
them all the answers. We have only
one answer — Jesus Christ. We know
from experience how Jesus can and
does liberate those who are lost and
lonely, how He gives hope to the
hopeless and love to the unloved and
how, through Him, young people
are leaving the drug culture and re-
turning to society."

FAITH SUSTAINS BROTHERS
ADRIFT IN GULF

Panama City, Fla. (EP) "The

Lord will save us," Clifford Gay, Jr.,
24, kept telling his 10-year-old
brother Roger as they bobbed in the
Gulf of Mexico.

On June 2 He did just that, their
jubilant mother reported.

The boys were on a fishing expedi-
tion when they ran out of gas. A fish-
ing vessel spotted the brothers seven
days after they had begun to fish,
dehydrated and suffering first-and
second-degree sunburn.

"We do a lot of praying in this
house," Mrs. Gay said. "From now
on, we'll do a lot more."

in Keview

SAYS BIBLE SAVED HIS LIFE

San Juan, Puerto Rico (EP) — Rev.
Jose Vega, wheelchaired from a
plane which brought him home from
Tel Aviv, said a Bible saved his life
when Japanese terrorists opened fire
in Lod Airport killing 25 people in
May.

The minister, whose wife was
k lied in the assault, held in his right
hand a small Bible which caught a
bullet in his breast pocket.

Rev. Vega and his party were with
a group of 120 Baptist and Pente-
costal pilgrims taking part in a Holy
Land tour sponsored by the Puerto
Rican Evangelical Council. Unin-
jured members of the group decided
to continue their tour. In Jerusalem
they held a special prayer service
for the 14 members of the group
who were slain.

U.S. BIRTH RATE
NEAR ZERO

Washing-ton, D.C. (EP) — The
dramatic decline in births which
began last year has brought the U.S.
population increase to the lowest
level in history.

The drop pushed the nation close
to a rate of birth that would be
needed to bring about eventual zero
growth of the population.

According to the National Center
for Health Statistics, the birth rate
was 15.8 children per 1,000 popula-
tion in the first quarter of this year,
compared with 17.6 per 1,000 for
that period last year and 17.3 for all
of 1971. The estimated average
number of children of women in the
child-bearing ages declined to 2.145
in the first quarter.

Population experts say that if
women have an average family size
of 2.11 children during their life-
times, the nation will reach zero
population growth within 40 to 50
years, excluding immigration.

The National Fertility Study in-
dicates that Roman Catholic couples
have dramatically reduced the num-
ber of children they are having and
intend to have.

SURVEY SHOWS PR's ARE 0

Chicago (EP) — Children of
isters pretty well fit the stereo!
a survey indicates.

Information contained in the ,
28 issue of Christian Century m
zine says when they enter col
the sons and daughters of Protes
Jewish and "other" clerics
usually academically superior,
achievers, committed to human
ian principles and seeking to bei
society.

Other aspects of the stereotype
incorrect, according to the sur
PKs are religious rebels, social
casts and socially liberal.

The report is based on stati
and attitudes gleaned from
National Norms for Entering
lege Freshmen for the fall of ]

NIXON HEARS
PASTOR'S PEACE PLAN

Key Biscay ne, Fla, (EP) — On|i«
first Sunday back home after I
visit to Moscow, President Na
heard a Presbyterian minister ire
outline a plan for personal peaeni

The Rev. John A. Huffman jr.,
minister of the Key Biscay ne Is
byterian Church, discarded a sc:ld|
uled sermon to tell the Nixon family
how individuals may achieve tin
inner peace.

"If there is to be peace, men rjst
renounce the things that makepr
war," Pastor Huffman said, rea'ig
from a weekly newsletter for 1m
nessmen. "Human greed, avale,
prejudice, lust, envy must go,'|ie
concluded.

"Solving Vietnam and the Mijle
East is academic if we cannot Ue
peace in our own hearts and hjie
because of our sin," the pspr
stated.

With the President were his \
daughters and sons-in-law, and c
friend C. G. (Bebe) Rebozo.

NEW BIBLE SCHOOL BY

BLACKS OPENS

Seattle (EP) — A group of b
clergymen have announced the
ganization of a non-competitive I
college intended to be "a new )
in the black community."

The school will be known
Northwest Bible College. Day
night classes began on June 2
the Smith Temple, temporary
tion.

The college is being organize
an interdenominational group
black clergymen.

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tember 9, 1972

IBSIANS TELL CANADIANS
JLIGIOUS FKEEDOM IN
!.S.R. A 'MYTH'

jitcfoener, Ontario (EP) — A 21-
r-old Russian navy lieutenant

a collegiate institute audience
? that he personally led or partici-
?d in 150 raids against religious
lerings in Russia.
ergei Koudakov said Soviet
mier Alexei Kosygin's assurances
Canadians last year that there is
dom of religion in Russia are
hs.

oudakov is now a believer, living
Canada after jumping into the
my Pacific off the coast of
ish Columbia from a ship last
tember. He said the results of
Is on Christians was beatings and
risonment when hand-written
in books and Bibles were found,
r. Boris Dotsenko, 45, a mathe-
ics professor at Waterloo Luth-
l University, confirmed Kou-
ov's remarks. He was sent to
|ada by Russian officials to pre-
h for a career as a spy at western
lear facilities. He sought asy-
l here immediately on arrival,
oth men slowly began to accept

existence of God. Afterward
j subsequently sought to escape
n Russia and became evangelical
istians upon arriving in North
erica.

ALL CHURCH
SISTERS KING-SIZE
ISSIONS BUDGET
l/ellesley, Ontario (EP)— The 21st
|ual missionary conference of the
Tesley Community Missionary
irch was held from June 11 -
e 18, 1972. The church of 30
mbers in a rural community 20
ips west of Kitchener, Ontario has
(missionary budget of $12,000.
jtial support is sent to 17 mis-
caries serving under 8 different
Jngelical mission boards. In addi-
1 the church helps support the
lisionary program of the Christian
| Missionary Alliance with whom
\ affiliated.

It the closing service of the 1972
ference, members of the church
friends from the community
fpered to hear Rev. John McHardy
nthe Oriental Missionary Society
9 special music by the Antone
ian Family of North American
Ian Crusades. At that time it
■ announced that the cash offer-
9 and faith promises for the 1972
cference totaled $11,600.

BRETHREN LEADER CITES
CONSERVATIVE, LIBERAL
DEFECTS IN TALK ON THE
STATE OF THE CHURCH

Cincinnati (EP) — Conservatism
and liberalism, too much and too
little involvement with the world —
all were subjected to critical analy-
sis by Dr. Dale W. Brown, moderator
of the Church of the Brethren, at
the denomination's annual confer-
ence here.

During the past year, Dr. Brown
said, he has discerned "seven spirits
blowing in the Brethren winds" —
conservatism, Americanism, liberal-
ism, evangelism, pacifism, radical-
ism and enthusiasm.

Conservatives in the 181,000-mem-
ber denomination have manifested
"a sincere loyalty in spite of a lack
of sharing in the leadership struc-
tures of our fraternity," Dr. Brown
said, adding that their voice is being
taken more seriously. Despite this,
he suggested that conservatives have
been "invaded by the spirit of the
world."

"I have often been hurt, for ex-
ample, to find some conservatives in
our brotherhood who trust the words
of a radio preacher who preaches
hate toward Communists, believes
in baptizing infants, and does not
observe the love feast," more than
they trust a national staff member
of their own Church.

Americanism, Dr. Brown asserted,
is a spirit that has penetrated the
lives of conservatives and liberals.
He cautioned against identifying
Americanism with Christianity, and
criticized "popular preachers of
American civil religion, many claim-
ing to be Bible believing, (who) so
identify Christ with America that
they preach against our personal
sins but fail to preach against the
sins we commit together in mass
murders through bombing, exploita-
tion of peoples in the Third World,
support of some of the most corrupt
dictatorships in history and oper-
ating a system in which the rich get
richer and the poor, poorer."

Of liberals, Dr. Brown said that
although he has "been one of them,"
he has discovered that "conserva-
tives are not the only ones who can
be afflicted with a closed mind and
dogmatic spirit."

Although he praised liberals as
those "who have kept alive the old
Brethren theme that Christianity
applies to all of life," he cautioned
that "in the name of openness,

Pajje Tliirty-onc

efficiency, and acceptance, liberalism
has too often led us to compromise
our convictions and soft-pedal our
witness."

SEN. KENNEDY SCORES

POSTAL INCREASES, CITES

EFFECT ON SMALL
PUBLICATIONS

New York (EP) -Sen. Edward M.
Kennedy, charging that new postal
rate increases are tantamount to a
"death sentence" for small publica-
tions^— among them many of a relig-
ious nature — urged the U.S. Postal
Service to "revoke the increase
immediately."

Responding in a letter to argu-
ments for the increases made by
Postmaster General E. T. Klassen in
a New York Times article, the
Massachusetts Democrat said that
the Postal Reorganization Act's man-
date to end second class postal sub-
sides "is no justification for — such
sudden, giant steps" of "more than
25 per cent a year."

"The death of some of the nation's
best-known magazines in recent
years is eloquent testimony to the
danger posed to all publications by
the new rate increases," he added,
"and the postmaster General's sole
reliance on the economic aspect is an
appalling sign of . . . lack of vision
on the issue."

FAMILY TREKKING WAY

TO ARKANSAS TO JOIN
OLD ORDER AMISH

Buffalo (EP) — An old-fashioned
wagon is rolling somewhere between
Maine and Arkansas, pulled by two
farm horses and carrying a hus-
band and wife and two daughters.

The goal of Roland L. Church,
whose rig was stalled in rain here
at the Buffalo Raceway, is to be
baptized with his family in the Old
Order of the Amish faith in
Arkansas.

Originally Primitive Quakers, Mr.
and Mrs. Church converted when a
family of the Old Order Amish from
Arkansas settled in Athens, Maine.
Now both families — four adults and
seven children — have started an Old
Order Amish colony where farming
and the building of sturdy cabins
take up most of their time.

Hunting with a bow and arrow
only is their way of obtaining meat.

After being baptized in Arkansas
the Churches hope to bring back
more families to Athens to help the
colony grow.

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In This Issue:

3 Outreach At The Olympics

5 Missionary News

8 News From A.C.

10 Board Of Christian Education

14 Historical Changes

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22 Sisterhood

24 The Brethren Layman

Motivated Men

28 Book Reviews

29 World Religious News In Review

31 Cheep Advice — Laff-A-Little

32 An Open Letter

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OUTREACH AT THE OLYMPICS

In the recent past, viewers of the television
idia watched hundreds of athletes performing
\the Olympic games in Munich, Germany. One
tivork that presented a very thorough coverage
the games had their cameras situated so that
wers might be able to see the action that was
lilable in the various sports arenas, sivimming
ols and man-made rivers.

A resume of the events surrounding the shoot-
i tragedy was also prepared and televised. It
ve quite a complete coverage of all that tran-
red as far as the terrorist attack was con-
wed, even to the bodies of the slain athletes
ng flown to their respective homes in Israel
i the United States.

There were many behind-the-scenes activities
ng on that the TV cameras did not show, at
st not to this writer's knowledge. We would like
take this opportunity to publish a news release
',t was given out by the publishers of CHRIS-
M.NITY TODAY.

it seems that the wake that was left by the
ceding ship Explo '72 did not just die down to
tome a part of a sea smooth as glass. The side-
mi that is reported in the news release is one
lit has terrific impact and could well be more
jctacular than some of the games in the
)\mpiad. (Editor's note.)

tshing-ton, D.C — A massive "Jesus witness," at times
npe spectacular than the Olympic Games themselves,
l'lded Munich during the seventeen days of the Twen-
jh Olympiad, says a report in the current ( September
i issue of Christianity Today magazine.

jews Editor Edward E. Plowman reports he saw
ubs and Israelis find "togetherness in Jesus" at the
iijfe of the tragedy involving Palestinian terrorists and
sjjieli athletes. He also interviewed two West German
Ximunist journalists who were converted to Chris-
i'ity during the evangelical blitz; one said he plans
kCj' to enter full-time Christian work.

ihe Jesus task force involved more than 2,000 young
Kjple. They were fielded by thirty-seven Christian out-
em organizations coordinated by accountant Herbert
tiller from the Stuttgart area. About half the youths
we imported from America, including gospel rock
rt-ips and the fifty-voice Bethesda Singers from
Viatchee, Washington. The latter were kept busy for
Iss, says the article, singing and testifying to thous-
|s in the main outdoor theater. During altar calls

"scores of persons of many nationalities walked for-
ward or raised their hands indicating they wanted
Christ," notes the report.

"Thousands of Bibles, gospels, and tracts in Eastern
European languages were gobbled up by athletes and
tourists from Communist bloc nations," the report con-
tinues. Literature distribution teams working aboard
trains bound for Iron Curtain countries were ejected
several times upon complaints from Communists, asserts
Plowman.

The young people staged music festivals and witness
marches, manned coffeehouses, and rapped about Christ
all over the city. There were many decisions for Christ,
writes Plowman. He tells of seeing a middle-aged East
German in the town square burst into tears and pray
to receive Christ. He says a pair of young Communist
journalists cited "the futility of politics to solve the
world's ills" as a factor in their conversions. One, Udo
Lemke, 24, is quoted as saying; "Having a world led
by unchanged men will not do."

The young Christians were perhaps at their best dur-
ing and immediately after the bloodbath that marred
the Olympics, Plowman observes. "Clusters gathered
outside the Olympic Village in prayer vigils as a somber
mood settled over the city. . . . Guitars and tracts were
laid aside; believers sought quietly to comfort non-
believers."

A Jesus paper published two days after the tragedy
featured a front-page photo of Egyptian Joseph
Faragalla, 35, a United Nations accountant, shaking
hands with "Jew for Jesus" Ron Phillips, 22, of Chicago.
The headlined caption: "We have found love and unity
in Jesus."

The events, covered widely by European newspapers
and television but virtually ignored by the American
press, moved an Australian journalist to suggest that
sports had failed as a medium of world unity but that
the Jesus people were proving Jesus to be the answer.

Despite security, some Christian youths were able
to enter the Olympic Village almost at will, the article
says. Their main mission: giving Bibles to athletes from
nations where the printing of them is banned or tightly
restricted. "Many, especially Rumanians, eagerly se-
creted away Bibles and other gospel literature," says
Plowman. "Soviet and Bulgarian athletes eluded super-
visors and did likewise."

Plowman concludes that the Gospel "has apparently
gone out from Munich to the ends of the earth."

The newsman's Munich visit was part of a longer re-
search tour in connection with his forthcoming articles
and a book on the global spread of the so-called Jesus
Revolution.

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The Brethren Evangel)

WHEATON, 111.— "My Life I Give" is the theme 1
the 1973 World Day of Prayer observance set for Maji
2, 1973, it was announced here by Dr. Billy A. Melt,
executive director of the National Association |i
Evangelicals.

Produced by NAE for churches across the nation !d
around the world who observe this special day of pra; j:,
the program emphasizes personal, spiritual renewal id
is designed to complement the year of evangelism dui jg
which more than a hundred denominations will be i-
gaged in evangelism thrusts.

Written in three parts, the program provides for I
sonal confession, challenge and commitment, and \i
eludes periods of prayer, hymns and testimony, j.e
booklet also provides for adaptations of any part of |.e
program for varying group formats, ranging from !■ ul
church and community meetings to small group gn-
erings for fellowship and prayer.

Author of the worship service is Bishop Henry I
Ginder, Brethren in Christ Church, Mechanicsburg, a,
Bishop Ginder is a member of the Central Committe n
the continent-wide call to evangelism known as Key |3.
He has been active in the field of evangelism for my
years.

Bible-centered worship materials for the World M
of Prayer are available free of charge from the Natl a]
Association of Evangelicals. A sample copy may!>e
secured by writing NAE, P.O. Box 28, Wheaton, 1.1,
60187.

VOLUMES HOLD LEADS AS BESTSELLERS

GRAND RAPIDS (EP) - The Living Bible (cloth-
bound), Kenneth Taylor's paraphrased edition of the
Scriptures published by Tyndale, and Zondervan's The
Late Great Planet Earth by Hal Lindsey (paperback)
stand at the top of sales again this month, according to
the National Religious Bestsellers list published here
by Christian News Service.

In the clothbound category, the other top nine in-
clude: Like a Mighty Wind, Tari (Creation) ; The Hiding
Place, Ten Boom (Revell); New American Standard
Bible ( Creation & Gospel Light ) ; The Christian Family,
Christiensen (Bethany); Halley's Bible Handbook,
Halley (Zondervan); Dare to Discipline, Dobson (Tyn-
dale); Hidden Art, Schaeffer (Tyndale); To Me It's
Wonderful, Waters (Harper); and Layman's Parallel
New Testament (Zondervan).

Paperback top sellers include: Prison to Praise,
Carothers (Logos); Power to Praise, Carothers (Logos),
Reach Out, Taylor (Tyndale); A New Song, Boone
(Creation); The Jesus Generation, Graham (Zonder-
van); Re-Entry, White (Zondervan); True Spirituality,
Schaeffer, (Tyndale) ; I've Got to Talk To Somebody,
God, Holmes (Revell); and Faith Is, Reeve (Multon-
omah).

MORMON'S FEET ON BUDDHA
OUTRAGES THAIS

BANGKOK (EP)— Blind outrage and sereamsijof
horror resulted when a Mormon missionary on a jli-
day was photographed atop a Buddha image in the gjat
ruins at the ancient capital of Sukothai.

Joseph K. Wall, 20 and now in jail here, elicited <
of protest after his associate snapped a picture of
sitting on the statue and committing the "ultiilte
insult" by putting his "low feet" on the "high headjof
the founder of Thailand's main religion.

Bill Bray of Newsasia said the incident was knjm
after Wall's friend took the photograph to a shopisr

film processing. A darkroom boy became so shaken
he sent a print of the photo with a note of protest a
"these foreign dogs" to a leading newspaper.

Wall was identified by a waitress in Nakorn Sa
where he was stationed. When it was discovered
he was a foreign Christian missionary a protest car!'
of 100 taxies snaked through the streets of the pr<
cial capital seeking to lynch the young man. Police i:
vened and mercifully arrested both missionaries, J^y
reported. Penalties could be three years in priso
the most or a fine of $300 and deportation at the 1

The foreign missionary community called a I
conference and visited high government officials i:
attempt to disassociate themselves from Wall and (tie

Mormons as a group. Even diplomatic perse

apologized to friends. Bray said public outrage n;M
force the government to take some kind of guU'y-
association action against all mission organization

ptember 23, 1972

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news

TOUCHING THE IMPOSSIBLE

by Larry Bolinger

some say, "It's impossible ... to train uneducated
si technical skills like news writing and reporting,
erviewing and feature writing. How can a man with
;le formal training learn communication theory?"
This was what faced George Bennett of the Africa
erature Center of Kitwe, Zambia as he set out to
d the answer to this intriguing question. Traveling
arly 500 miles into the North Eastern State of Nigeria,
Jorge and his wife, Doris, had finally arrived at Kulp
pie School on February 13, 1972. They had come to
lduct a month's course on writing. He had prepared
glish materials for students with a high school level
ining. Now he was facing a class of eleven eager,
elligent men, most of whom knew little English and
v had higher than a fourth grade training in public
l'Ools. Impossible? Well — it would be difficult, but
illenging.

John Guli, a Higi pastor presently translating the

w Testament into the Higi language, had been asked

handle translation duties for the course. John knew

job was to act as a bridge whereby the thoughts of

|. Bennett, expressed in English, would be conveyed

the students in the familiar forms of the Hausa

guage. He knew it would be his task to jump the

Tiers, not only of language, but also of culture. Few

these students had handled a newspaper, let alone

died its methods. Yet he knew they wanted to try.

possible? Well — perhaps, but here is an opportunity

-t must not be allowed to slip by.

Rev. Larry Bolinger

Writers Workshop in Nigeria

Eleven men had been selected by the churches of
Lardin Gabas to attend this course in the hope that
they would form an answer to the growing problems
of the scattered churches. These churches needed to be
drawn closer together. Cooperation in evangelism was
the only realistic answer for reaching over a million
people living in the Lardin Gabas area. The churches
needed to know what the others were doing. Some of
the men were ordained pastors, many were church work-
ers, and most of them had received their training at
Kulp Bible School. It had been years for many of the
men since they had disciplined their minds in such a
concentrated effort. Some of the men had traveled over
a hundred miles in open commercial trucks to attend
the course. One rode his bicycle nearly sixty miles
through the bush in hopes of learning new ways to help
his people. Each faced this course with anxiety and
wondered if it would really help to meet the needs of
his church. Impossible? "Well — I don't know, but I have
been chosen, I must not fail to grasp as much as
possible."

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The Brethren Evangtjt

These factors combined together to form a unique
learning experience for all who attended. George Bennett
had over twenty years of communication experience in
Africa from which to draw as he prepared each class.
John Guli brought an amazing analyzation of the formal
difference between the two languages as well as pene-
trating insights into the needs of the churches. He gave
himself fully to the task. Each student brought an in-
tense interest in learning these new skills. The men ate
and slept communication theory and newswriting. Each

night the men retired to bed, exhausted but exhilarc
by the experiences of the day.

In retrospect, can we honestly say that this cot
made new communicators? How can we judge? Can
judge by the newspaper that was prepared at
course? Can we judge by the tracts those students
still producing? Can we evaluate by the sermons b*
prepared by these men?

Yes. It is evident that in that course each man touc
the impossible in his own way.

Typing Class in Nigeria — See the September,
1972 INSIGHT for an article on this class.

FREE PRAYER PARTNER PICTURES

During General Conference a PRAYER REMINI
called "My Missionary Partners" was distributed to
delegates. Pastors were requested to pick up suffic
quantities at the Missionary Board office for distr
tion in their churches. This booklet contains picti
and information about each of our overseas Missior
Families with the information on the back of each
ture so that the booklet might be taken apart and
pictures used on a personal display area in your ho
Suggested, was using all to form a missionary dis]
or using one family picture at a time for partic
prayer by your family for the missionary family dm
a period of time.

There still is a limited quantity of these booklets a'
able. If you as a pastor did not get copies for j
church please contact the Missionary Board immedia
telling us how many you need. If you as an indivi<
wish a copy of the prayer booklet and your pastor (
not have copies, request them from: The Missior
Board of the Brethren Church, 530 College Ave:
Ashland, Ohio 44805. It would be helpful but not
quired, if you would let us know what church
attend. Please state clearly your complete address
that we might send you the booklet.

ptember 23, 1972

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WILL THE REAL RON WATERS IDENTIFY HIMSELF!

n the August 26 issue of the BRETHREN EVAN-
ILIST we commented on answered prayer in Massillon
h the going of Rev. Ronald L. Waters to serve as
stor of this church. Even though a picture was in-
ded with that article, confusion was very much in
dence during General Conference as to who was
ng to Massillon. The confusion was with Rev. Water's
l, Ronald Wayne Waters, who is the assistant to the
-ector of the Board of Christian Education. In an
jort to solve the problem, we are publishing this pic-
e and have asked father and son if we might not
er to them in the future as Ron (Senior) and Ron
mior) .

jioth men are very capable and we are very happy
It Rev. Ronald L. Waters (Senior) has answered the
h to the Massillon church and will begin his ministry
ire on the first of November, 1972.

sgg

left: Ron Water Jr.; right: Ron Water Sr

MY SHARE

(Application blank for new members)

I promise to assist in the building of new Brethren churches by giving
$10.00 (or more) for each new church project. It is my understanding
that I will be called upon for this contribution not more than twice in any
one year. I further understand that if I am unable to contribute when
called, I will be relieved of my obligation.

Signed _
Address

Church

Date

To become a member of the TEN DOLLAR CLUB, please complete this
form and mail along with a check for $10.00 (or more) to:

MISSIONARY BOARD OF THE BRETHREN CHURCH
530 College Avenue, Ashland, Ohio 44805

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NEWS FROM
ASHLAND COLLEGE

ASHLAND, Ohio, August 30— Thomas J. Budd, a
member of the board of trustees and Calvin Y. Rogers,
director of the division of communicative arts, are being
recognized by Ashland College for 25 years of dedicated
service.

Budd has been interested in all phases of educational
life at Ashland College. He has been a loyal participant
in the total program of growth of the institution through
his active membership on the prudential, insurance and
finance committees of the board.

"I lived across from the campus for 35 years and
watched the development of the campus community. I
approved of the growth and change and became in-
creasingly involved in many areas," he explained. Budd
noted that President Glenn L. Clayton is one of the
finest men he has ever known.

His association with Hess and Clark for 46 years as
treasurer and on the company's board of trustees place
him in a distinguished role of leadership in industry
and the Ashland community. Budd was on the board of
Trinity Lutheran Church for eight years.

He attended Wooster Business College and took cor-
respondence courses at Columbia Institute in Chicago
for four years to further his education. He is a director
of the Farmers Bank and Trust Co. and a member of
the Masonic Lodge.

Mr. and Mrs. Budd live at 247 Morgan Ave. They have
one son, Richard, and three grandchildren.

Rogers has been director of the College Choir since
1948 at which time he was appointed head of the depart-
ment of music. Under Roger's leadership, the college
choir made two successful singing tours of Europe. The
firs,t was in 1969 and the second in 1972. He is a grad-
uate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music with exten-
sive post graduate work in musicology at the University
of Michigan. From 1958-64 he was a member of the elit
Masters Class of the French orchestra conductor, Pierre
Monteux. He has worked with the great American
choral conductor, Robert Shaw, and was a student of
Roger Wagner, conductor of the famed Roger Wagner
Chorale.

His teaching assignments have included a gi
lectureship at the College of Idaho and a guest inst:
torship at the University of Wisconsin. In the sumrrjs
of 1966 and 1967 he was conductor in the Miami Uni i"-
sity Summer Workshop. He is in demand as a clinic to
and adjudicator for vocal and instrumental work id
has appeared in Atlanta, Georgia, as guest condmjr
and in Tucson, Arizona, as conductor of the Tuc;n
Honors Orchestra.

Rogers leads an active musical life in addition to js
teaching. An accomplished violinist, he served the Ak|n
Symphony Orchestra as concertmaster and assoc^e
conductor from 1950 until 1965. He has appeared ; >
fessionally as conductor with the American meb-
soprano, Rise Stevens, and violinist, Oscar Shum;
among others. From 1963-65 he was conductor of
Wooster Symphony Orchestra.

Rogers is one of the most respected music educa Js
in Ohio. He has held positions of leadership in the C
Music Education Association since 1955 including J
years as editor of the publication "Triad." From 196
he was president of the 4,000 member organization, e

of the largest groups of music educators in the wc
In addition, he is active in the National Associatioi
Schools of Music and the Music Educators Nati(
Conference.

In June, 1964, the Ashland Chamber of Comirn
honored Rogers with the presentation of a Certifi
of Gratitude "for outstanding services in helping
foster the cultural growth of the community of Ashliji,
Ohio, through continuing contributions in the fielcw
music."

Mr. and Mrs. Rogers live at 1005 Country Club LH
They have three daughters, Sally, Susan (Mrs. Tfjy
R. Neely) and Deborah, and two grandchildren.

"Dedication, clear thinking, planning and sell
devotion to Ashland College have characterized
work of these two men." President Clayton said. "Cr
for much that we have achieved against seemii y
impossible odds must go to the forsight and coopera
of men like Mr. Budd on the board and of Mr. Roj
of our faculty. When men are of a mind to work
willing to assume responsibility for their efforts
impossible becomes a reality."

ifember 23, 1972

Pagre Nine

August 15, 1972

Joint Statement by Dr. Glenn L. Clayton, Presi-
dent of Ashland College and Alan Miles Ruben,
general counsel, Ohio Conference, American Asso-
ciation of University Professors.

n 1878 a great idea was born at Ashland, Ohio. That
a in concrete and brick, in flesh and spirit, is
iiland College. Founded in futherance of the deep
:h of the Brethren Church, Ashland College has
de progress as a nationally noted institution under

dynamic leadership of men of vision and integrity,
lay, beset by financial problems endemic among
titutions of higher education, the faculty and the
ninistration of Ashland College join together to re-
v their pledge to that institution and to each other,
participate in solving these problems, and to move
ward with renewed vigor toward that promise which
lland College has represented from the beginning,

have met here today. This is indeed a unique
asion. It represents the first time that the faculty and
illustration, by common consent and mutual agree-
it have joined together in a solemn compact out-

lining their responsibilities toward each other and
toward the college. Today, as we sign this compact, we
recognize that we have made a new beginning. The
participation of faculty in the governance of the institu-
tion betokens a commitment on their part to do all in
their power to accept the responsibility and discharge
the obligations that such participation entails. It forms
a partnership to enlist the strength, the wisdom and
support of faculty, as the college adjusts to the period
of change of the 1970s. With trustees, administration,
faculty and students united together, the college moves
forward convidently into the future.

Students can indeed consider themselves fortunate to
have such an educational environment in which to ma-
ture and develop both academically and spiritually to
the fullest extent of their individual talents.

CHURCH
NEWS

VINCO, PENNSYLVANIA

mong those recently baptized in the Vineo Brethren

rch was a young Vietnamese woman Zola, the wife
dward Hildebrand, a member of the church.

t her youth, Zola suffered with her people the terror-
of the enemy. They threatened to cut off her nose,
was held captive, she saw her home burned and
e! brother shot.

jfter being rescued by the Vietnamese, she received
niloyment working for the United States Government.
tvas there that she met Ed.

rhen asked what attracted her to him, she replied,
I didn't smoke, drink or use bad words."

pla's mother is a Buddhist and her step father a
Mian Catholic. She received her education in parochial
Cjiols. She came to know Jesus when two ladies from
h church, with the help of her husband, lead her to
■ prsonal knowledge of Christ.

!er life can be likened to that of Ruth, ". . . Whither
hli goest I will go, whither thou lodgest I will lodge,
h people shall be my people and thy God my God.

I -

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The Brethren Kvangdt

**££*£,

CAT%°

TURN DOWN THE HEAT LORD

by Ed Schwartz

pastor First Brethren Church

Oak Hill, West Virginia

It was Conference-Time, 1971 and Sister Lowery ex-
tended an invitation to our District BYCers to come
over to Kentucky and fellowship with them in the hills.
Our Southeast kids thought it was a fine idea for the
summer of 72 and turned it over to our Youth Commis-
sion of the District Board of Christian Education for
development.

Because of distance, it was necessary to make a 4-day
weekend out of our Kentucky Kamping Karavan, as
we called it. This interfered with work schedules. The
cost was about $16 and this interfered with pocketbooks.
As you can see from the picture, road conditions in
Kentucky interfered with safe, speedy travel. And hot
weather sent by the Lord interfered with everyone's
comfort.

Even with the various interferences, we had 5 disl
churches travel to Kentucky, (Maurertown, Matt
Oak Hill, St. James, Washington) and 6 Kentu
churches and mission points represented, (Kryp
Meadow Creek, Dunraven, Lost Creek, Haddix,
Rowdy.) Janie Fitzwater and Sue Souder of Mat
were already there working and proved to be a splei
help to our program. It was also a privilege to r
Kathy Stoneburner of Teegarden, Ind., who was worl
with Miss Lowery for the summer. These three
rnteers were a wonderful blessing and helped make
Karavan.

^^^^^B^^^^H^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^K

While the weather was simply too hot for BYCeiito
get any amount of work done, it did give us suffkff
time to visit nearly all of our Kentucky churches
mission points (see picture). Friday evening prove
be most exciting as we went to visit Meadow Creek

Dunraven at dusk — especially when it got dark pd
none of us knew where we were. Janie Fitzwater 'as

our navigator; but alas, the dear soul had never
that way before. We sure had a time wandering arc
the hillsides. Eventually we found Dunraven — ajfig
with a lot of places we weren't looking for.

Our District Youth were in charge of the Youth F|ly
at Krypton on Friday, July 21, from 10 a.m. — 2:00 jp«
and there were about 125 in attendance. Kentucky ids
had a half-hour sing for us and we took it from t ire
with the Washington Youth presenting a portion of ' fU
It Like It Is," a Christian Musical they had don 'in
several churches. There were fun skits and Bible Drasas
presented for the Krypton kids and quite a ball gpe
after lunch. If you ever want to see a good sofp
pitcher, watch Aunt Rhody some time. She sure c j a
good job. The program ended with a worship servi< in
the afternoon.

Saturday evening we saw a repeat performancpn
the part of the BYCers from the Valley. Lost C|?K
kids did put on a fine musical program for us. Tjre
were about 40 present and we closed with a sonji'st
and refreshments for all.

jtember 23, 1972

Page Eleven

folks, who are so far removed from the other churches
in the district. For those who were able to attend — We
had a hot time — Turn Down the Heat, Lord.

'here was time for a trip to Buckhorn State Park on
day afternoon and we traveled up the mountain to
trip mine on Saturday, only to have it rain when we

to the top. Need we say that sane people don't ride
und strip mines in the midst of rainstorms — that is,

unless they wish to stay there till the mud dries.

u oan see by the last picture that we found time to
lion the feed bag. Sister Lowery had more important
ljgs to do. Josh Karn is sacked out against the tree.
Qi Keplinger is busy feeding the face, while Bro. Bob
^linger is pouring milk with three hands. Dale Fields
| ist full of the giggles and in the background you'll
?< Dee Keplinger and Sandy Schwartz with those
A?t "preachers wives smiles!" We're not sure, but we
tk that the back of the head belongs to "Mutt" Shank.

/ now you must have guessed that little work got

o?. But, much fellowship was had by all. Our BYCers

slrned home with a prayer burden for our home

ii&ionary work because they had seen it for them-

-ls. They were blessed for the opportunity of sharing

st and of fellowship with the Kentucky Brethren.

, we are pleased that we were able to finally have a

rict youth activity which included our Kentucky

A P.W.'s BIRDS-EYE VIEW
OF B.Y.C.

I do not work directly with our local BYC as I have
in the past. However as a P.W. (Pastor's Wife) I do
have occasion to observe our youth. For the most part
I like what I see.

The youth at College Corner represent at least half
of our attendance at our Wednesday Prayer Meeting.
They represent a large percentage of our Sunday Eve-
ning group.

They are so faithful in remembering our sick and
shut-ins with cards and flowers and most importantly
with personal visitation. In the past they had a regular-
monthly visitation program. It is our sincere hope that
after the busy summer work is done, this program
will resume.

At times their activities call for some really big plan-
ning. Recently they had an outdoor movie on the church
lawn. The film was a Ken Anderson film, "The Mind-
benders." It was an excellent film on witnessing to other
youth. Have you any idea how much popcorn can be
consumed by 80 to 90 teenagers? It seemed like we
popped mountains of popcorn. We praise the Lord for
the opportunity to do so.

There are many things we would like to see accom-
plished in every BYC group. However we have learned
if we want a job done we can usually count on the
youth to take an active part in the work.

The College Corner BYC is made up of a variety of
young people. They come in various sizes and shapes.
They have different likes and dislikes. They have vary-
ing talents such as music, singing and acting. I was
especially impressed by the pageant they gave for our
Sunrise Services. As the one portraying Christ stumbled
beneath the burden of the heavy cross, the sighs coming
from the congregation were proof we were awed by this
realistic scene. At the close of the pageant as he raised
his nail scared hands and invited all to come to the
foot of the cross, we knew we had truly been given the
message of the Resurrection. Our youth have a message
we adults would do well to listen to it.

In this day of defiance and drugs, it is so refreshing
to see a group of our Christian kids "turned on for
Christ."

I pray, as I am sure all of you do that we will see
even more deep spiritual growth among our youth. This
is where we can help. We can do this by example and
by prayer. By guidance and understanding. Take time
to listen.

Several years ago I wrote an article intitled "I Like
Kids Better Than People." I still like them. As Tiny Tim
(of Christmas Carol fame) would say — "God Bless them
every one."

—Mrs. Duane Dickson

Pa-re Twelve

COUNTY LINE SR. B.Y.C

In the past several months we have been involved in
many different activities. In May we had a Hobo Supper
to raise money, and we also participated in the Youth
Sunday activities of our church. In June we had an
Ice Cream Social, also to raise money. This was followed
by a "Meet the Church" service. In this meeting every-
one was invited to discuss the problems of the church,
and some possible solutions. On the 4th of July we had
a booth at one of the fairs. We sold ice cream and pop.
On the whole, our money making projects have been
a success. We have reached the goal we set at the be-
ginning of the year. We are now planning another Youth
Sunday. Instead of having a guest speaker, we plan
to have testimonies. We will close with a love circle and
a candle lighting ceremony.

—Carol Ford, Secretary

FLORA B.Y.C. NEARS GOAL

At the beginning of the year, Flora First Brethren
Church's BYC group set a goal of $500 to be made over
the year. To help achieve this goal we decided to sell
concessions at sales throughout the year.

In addition to our regular meetings, the BYC spon-
sored a church carry in supper. After the supper, Rev.
Vernon Powell of the Church of the Brethren showed
slides of his trip to the Holy Land.

Our group also sold candy to make money this year.

In the second part of this year we held a youth Sun-
day, in which we had a speaker from Ashland, Ohio.
He spoke of the importance of putting Jesus Christ
first in your life.

We had a gospel sing-out at a covered bridge. We in-
vited Burlington's BYC group. It was a great success.

At the time I am writing this, we are nearing our
goal of $500 with about $420 in the treasury.

—Michael A. Shoff, Secretary

The Brethren Evang-<it

COLLEGE CORNER BYC j

The College Corner BYC would like to share with {u
the various activities that we've taken part in this ] |;t
year. Last fall during teachers institute we traveletlo
our mission in Lost Creek, Kentucky. There we recei Jd
a spiritual blessing while working together to pit
the school gym. People couldn't believe we painted Je
whole thing but with the Lord's help we did.

Around Christmas time we spent several hours
paring for the Christmas play entitled The Strar
directed by our minister's wife, Mrs. Helen Dickii.
During this season we also went caroling to somtjf
the elder people of the church and gave two hamlo
less fortunate families. For the Easter Sunrise ser «
at our church we presented a panorama of ie
crucifixion.

On Youth Sunday in May we were privileged tc|ie
able to take part in the Sunday School and chijh
services. We prepared Sunday School lessons for jie
children in nursery II through junior high, greed
the people, ushered, supervised, led songs, and foupf
us even prepared talks for the morning message, lie
theme for our message was "Because of God's Lor
All of the youth members were involved and rece d
a blessing for taking part in God's service.

In June we planned a camp-out to which the Soutl 1
District BYC was invited. The night of the camp jit
was cold and rainy but we enjoyed fellowship, rela-
tion, devotions, and singing songs with the Peru EC,
although we were unable to spend the night. I

In July we were able to have two special progris
at our youth meetings. At one meeting we had a g pt
speaker who shared with us his slides and experiEijS
of the Holy Land. Another night Rick Voorhees, p.jsi-
dent of the Southern District BYC, spoke to us aljit
our Christian lives and the trials we must face.

In August we had a film called the "Mindbendc ."
Approximately 90 youth and sponsors were gath< xi
on the church lawn to view the film.

A lot of credit and thanks goes to Larry and N^l
Knee, our sponsors, and Kenny Miller, our presicjit.
They're the ones who keep things rolling and are alvj'S
more than glad to help us, whether we have a persal
problem or need a ride home.

We're proud to be able to serve our wonderful I [I
who has been so good to us.

—The College Corner BYC
Debbie Shoemaker, Secreta

NOTICE

Watch the next issue of the EVANGELIST
for a summary of the 1972 National BYC Con-
vention, held in Ashland, August 15-20, 1972.

pteniber 23, 1972

Page Thirteen

CHANDON GIRL STUDIES ABROAD

Vord has
«pted as
vice, Inc.

lite

:'■; S ;:->;■ i:v-.i :■>;..

been received that Deborah Barber has been

an exchange student by American Field

This organization has been promoting inter-

national good will and understanding since 1947 by
placing older high school youth in homes overseas. The
organization has two programs — summer term and
school term — and Debbie has been accepted for the
school term of 1972-73. She will be staying with the
Enrico Bono family who live in Lecco, on Lake Como,
in northern Italy.

Debbie is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Carl Barber
of Herndon, Virginia. She is 17 and will be in her last
year of high school. At Herndon High School Debbie
was active in the school AFS chapter, and was co-captain
of the gymnastic team. She has been active in local and
district BYC activities.

Debbie's plane left Kennedy Airport on August 25
and arrived in Milan, Italy, nine hours later. She spent
her first three weeks in orientation and language study
in the Alps. She will meet her Italian family approx-
imately September 13 and begin her studies as a fourth
form student. Studies will include chemistry, philosophy,
Italian, Latin, analytic geometry, and world history.
May the Lord richly bless you, Debbie, in this mar-
velous experience He has prepared for you!

WHAT IS A CHILD?

by Karen Lehman

A CHILD . .
A CHILD . .
A CHILD . .
A CHILD . .

A CHILD . .

A CHILD . .
A CHILD . .

A CHILD . .
A CHILD . .
A CHILD . .

A CHILD . .
A CHILD . .

Is a favored and beautiful member of the family . . . with a dirty

face and a sticky sucker

is a neighborhood playmate who shares his candy and gives his

best friend a poke in the nose

is a lovable, pint-sized creature, who wears himself out, but still

hates to go to bed

is a small individual with the great combination of his relatives

characteristics and the ever — present danger of being blamed for

their faults

is a public relations expert, who knows exactly when he has done

wrong, and brings a sparce bunch of garden flowers or a hand drawn

work of art to patch things up

is a naive and many times silent spy, who notices his parent's every

move and still wants to grow up to be just like them

is an impressionable sort of fellow . . . who believes what you tell

him, and then tells his friends who told him, and that they should

believe it too

is that beautiful someone, who wiggles attentively in your Sunday

School class, yet remembers far more than what you think

is a little tyke with a tender heart and an over — dose of feelings

. . . who requires all of the love, care and attention you can possibly

give him

is a life ... a future ... a responsibility . . . with the chance

and choice to live for God or reject Him

is a special person, with a particular ministry and a definite part

in the work of God

is a part of the world for which Christ died, therefore should be

given every opportunity to accept Jesus Christ as his personal

Savior.

EITHER BELONGS TO THE FAMILY OF GOD ... OR HE

DOESN'T

EITHER HEARS THE GOSPEL FROM SOMEONE WHO CARES

ENOUGH ... OR HE DOESN'T HEAR IT!

From the Bryan Brethren Bulletin

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The Brethren Evangel;

HISTORICAL CHANGES

All higher education is changing from the "Soaring
Sixties" to the "Sober Seventies." During the "Sixties"
all Colleges and Universities added major buildings to
a growing campus, increased its faculty, doubled student
bodies many times, and developed new social and scien-
tific programs.

Beginning with 1970, however, both private and tax
supported Colleges and Universities have experienced
a leveling of enrollment, a freeze on number of faculty,
tuition and salaries, a holding of building programs, and
a crisis in balancing operating budgets.

The inevitable pressures of a levelled enrollment artd
operating squeeze has created an assertive spirit among
faculty and students. Faculty who fear losing their
positions organize for collective bargaining. Students
realizing that sufficient enrollment is important in order
to balance the budget become aggressive in demanding
their "rights." At the same time the Viet Nam War and
lowering the legal age from 21 to 18 has compounded
the social problems of youth on Campus.

The most historic changes, however, are not these
most obvious ones. A historic change in all of higher
education, including A.C., is in the area of governance.
Both faculty and students demand the right to help
establish the policies which determine their destinies.
Another historic change is that the principles of life
once commonly held are tested before received. World
communication, cybernetics, and city life has affected
not only the knowledge but also the goals of higher
education.

A.C. in particular is experiencing a change in the
retirement of many faculty and administrators who
had lived its history. Professors Andrews, Bixler Puter-
baugh, Ferguson, Taylor, etc. who were "household
names" are retired from active campus life. This tran-
sition has come quickly in significant numbers.

Inevitable historical changes bring inevitable historical
challenges. The Brethren Church historically and theo-
logically believe that history is an on-going process.
They believe that Christ is the Lord of History. There-
fore, we are challenged with these inevitable changes
as people of God. The Brethren Church has always con-
sidered changes as challenges.

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Dr. Joseph R. Shultz,

Vice President, Ashland

College Theological Seminary

rtember 23, 1972

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HISTORICAL CHANGES — THE CHALLENGES

MEGE CAMPUS LIFE

Rev. Virgil Meyer,

Director of Religions Affairs,

Ashland College

There has been an historic change in life styles of
college students. This morning at Ashland College a
student was observed going to class in bib overalls!
Ten years ago such a student would have been labeled
a ridiculous clown. The blue jeans and long hair are
the rule of dress. A few years ago students wore ex-
pensive casual clothes to attend classes. Campus life
of today is characterized by more openness and a far
freer life style. People insist on being themselves. Whole
social structures change for the new.

Political structures change. Students expect to have
much more to say about their own living conditions and
socio-academic destiny. Students insist on having a share
in decisions on how they live and where they live. This
is a big change from bygone days.

Finally, there has been also an historic change in
religious structures. A few years ago all students at
Ashland College went to chapel. Oftentimes indifferent
and boisterous, but they were forced to go. Today's
chapel is attended by enthusiastic volunteers who come
to sing God's praises, to listen attentively and to wor-
ship intently. Years ago we had a small group of pre-
seminary students on campus who were more or less
effective leaders. Now we have some very outstanding,
dynamic Christian student leaders who plan and lead
Bible studies. Last year at Ashland College we had a
Bible study and prayer group on every floor of every
dormitory on campus. This was all carried out by stu-
dents. We had a Christian youth rally with a musical
group when 600 students attended. Another rally was
attended by 300 students. We regularly had Alpha
Theta meetings and in addition had some 75 to 150
meeting for "Celebration" each week. In the last year
one could safely say more students were won to new
life in Christ through Christian conversion than has
been true in any given year previously at Ashland
College. Faculty members have come forth to be counted
a°> committed Christians as never before. We have every
right to believe that this coming year will be most out-
standing for its Christian work and service of any pre-
vious year at Ashland College.

We covet your prayers and financial support.

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HISTORICAL CHANGES — THE CHALLENGES

THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION

By Dr. Joseph R. Shultz

Vice President

Ashland College Theological Seminary

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The Brethren Church has always believed in pro-
gressive revelation in the "Gathered Community of
Believers" (the local church), seeking the will of God
through the direction of the Holy Spirit. The Brethren
Church has not adopted a creed, because she believes
that God continues to illuminate Scripture. The Church
has not written a philosophical systematic theology be-
cause she has a Biblical theology which is ever growing.
The Brethren Church does not have a complex eccles-
iology because she believes that God reveals the min-
istry of the Church in each age. Therefore, with this
type of history and life, the Brethren Church of all
churches should accept the challenges of historical
changes with peace, strength, and power.

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Dynamic changes in society affecting the mini.'
of the Church are mobility of people, a pluralistic ]
ulation, secularism, and technology. The challenge
the Church is to communicate the Gospel to this chcjj-
ing world, which is still the Lord's The challenge 'if
the Seminary is to develop a program and curricui;n
which will prepare Gospel men for ministry in e
current century.

Some leaders in theological education have pus'd
the panic button by asking that all seminaries "clud"
in five to ten metropolitan centers across the Unijd
States. Some have said that the only viable semiriy
is one that is in a metropolitan area next to a univerc k
However, it must be remembered that 50% of all sji-
inaries have declining enrollments, and budgets wl|h
doubled during the past decade! !

ATS has moved forward, faithfully and steadily! Q
rollment has increased significantly, and the buo;!t
has stabilized. But even more important than this is
the fact that Biblical studies remain the core of je
curriculum. ATS has added 41% new courses, a past< d
psychology and counseling program, innercity semink
programs of evangelism, studies in Jerusalem and 'e
Holy Land, a new New Testament Greek training ;p-
gram, a Doctor of Ministry program, lay theolly
courses, a Brethren Church archives, supervised stucjit
pastorates, etc. in order to better prepare Gospel i in
for an effective Christian ministry in our chan|!g
world. At the same time, ATS has maintained the s* je
strong Biblical studies program.

Theological education must account for the role |>f
the minister in the inter-relation of the Gospel, j£
church, and the world in its many-sided and exac jg
demands. He proclaims the Gospel, teaches oommi|d
persons the Christian way of life, interprets wha'is
taking place in church and society, and stands on \s
front line of conscience and compassion.

In order to perform this role intelligently and eip
tively in contemporary society, the minister must 1
a sense of mission, a disciplined mind, a love of le
ing, and a capacity to examine vital issues in the
spective of the mind of Christ.

ATS refuses to accept the nineteenth century prog] n
as sufficient for the twentieth century, and at the s;
time will not panic into some short-lived progr
Enduring principles with contemporary applicatioi
our answer to the challenge.

eptember 23, 1972

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HISTORICAL CHANGES — THE CHALLENGES

HE CHALLENGES OF
:XPL0 72 and KEY 73

By Dr. Louis Gough

Professor of New Testament

Ashland Theological Seminary

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Christ has risen and is the ever living contempora-
fous Lord.
This is most assuredly true today even through
all the changes that have taken place since that
first Easter in the little obscure country of
Judea.

It is equally true also even though the recent
changes which have taken place in the last score
of years when world records have been made
in the rate of change in the lives of all peoples.
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and
forever."

The reality of the living Christ in our midst during
1e volatile year of 1972 was most evidently and power-
illy apparent at EXPLO '72.

As His Church, the redeemed through his
blood, gathered 80,000 strong in Dallas from
the east, the west, the north and the south,
representing some 60 nations of the world.

He was seen in their lives in a manner and in
a magnitude never before experienced by His
people.
Praise for His wonderful work of love in their hearts
was spontaneously expressed with shouts of joy and
upraised hands witnessing to His being the One and
only way to salvation, peace, abundant and eternal life.
And their praise besides being spontaneous and
joyous was characterized by dignity and
harmony.

In genuine praise the great hymns of the ages
were sung with heart-felt enthusiasm and deep
spiritual comprehension. Not only was this true
of the great old hymns but also of the new
music, which was equally devotional and
inspirational.
Depth and sincerity of total commitment to Christ
and the work of His Church was evidenced on every
hand.

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This was especially observable at the exhibition booth
of Ashland Theological Seminary.

Men coming out, or about to come out, of mil-
itary service came to the booth by the scores
witnessing to their call to Christian service and
exploring means by which they might prepare
themselves for work under the direction of
their Master.

Besides many high school and college students,
scores of others who had prepared themselves
in engineering, in business administration and
other noble vocations spoke with us at the booth
of their wonderful experiences with Christ and
of new challenges which they were receiving
from Him.

We at the Ashland booth were filled with joy and inspired to meet theon, talk
with them and to enter into their planning explorations for the future.

In all the visitors at the booth were beautiful followers of Christ — high school
and college students, some in graduate schools, others in professions and in business
from many denominations, of various races, of different nationalities and various
sections of our own country, but all members of the body of Christ seeking seriously
and prudently the will of God for their lives.

Besides myself and Mrs. Gough at the booth, seminary students; David Fox,
William Ross, Vijaya Kumar, Larry Baker, Will Alejandro and Sam Fisher found
great satisfaction in visiting and sharing the joy of the Christian faith with the
hundreds who stopped by for information or to learn what they might find on the
campus of Ashland Seminary which would assist them in fulfilling God's purpose
in their lives.

All that happened under the providence of God at EXPLO '72 will contribute to
great accomplishments as we move into the program of KEY '73 in our efforts to
bring Christ to North America in 1973.

eptember 23, 1972

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m AND MISSIONS

HISTORICAL CHANGES — THE CHALLENGES

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By Rev. Virgil Meyer

Director of Christian Ministries

Ashland Theological Seminary

Not many years ago Ashland Theological Seminary
was a school attended almost exclusively by young men
studying for the Brethren ministry. A change has come
about which has historic implications. The Brethren
Church now reaches out to help train hundreds of young
men for the evangelical Christian ministry. The grad-
uates of the school fan out east and west, north and
south and even to the "uttermost parts of the earth,"
such as Argentina, Nigeria, India, Columbia, and Brazil.
Students who will be attending Ashland Theological
Seminary in preparation for the ministry this current
year are from India and Sarawak in Malaysia. Two
students will be coming from Africa; one from Nigeria
and one from Kenya. Another comes from the West
Indies.

God has given the Brethren a significantly larger
field for theological training. Religiously, Catholics,
Orthodox, Jews, Assembly of God, Christian Union,
United Brethren, Methodist, Presbyterian, Evangelical
Friends, Lutheran, Church of God, Christian, Brethren
in Christ, Grace Brethren, and Church of the Brethren
come to the facilities of the Brethren Church for part
of their training. Vocationally, there has been an historic
change. Men not only go into the pastoral ministry, but
into the college chaplaincy, military chaplaincy, hos-
pital chaplaincy and prison chaplaincy. The whole
mission of the Church is seen in wider vision. Men, like
Prasantha Kumar, go back home to start an orphanage
and many evangelical preaching points. Or, like Jerry
Grieve, to translate the native tongue of primitive people
into written words so they might read the scriptures.
Or, like Juan Miranda, to teach and administer in the
Bible Institute of the Church in Argentina.

Another kind of mission, which is coming to the fore,
is the small group Bible study, prayer and Christian
community development. In the midst of all the intelli-
gent and diversified evidence of church mission, we
at Ashland Theological Seminary are strongly committed
to preparing men to work in the framework of the body
of Christ.

All of us in the Church ought to be thanking God
every day for the privilege and opportunity which He
has given us to reach out in the world through the train-
ing in Ashland Theological Seminary.

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HISTORICAL CHANGES — THE CHALLENGES

THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES

By Dr. Joseph R. Shultz

Vice President

Ashland College Theological Seminary

Someone at District Conference this year asked, "What
does he want, more money?" The real answer is,
"No!!" The goal of College and Seminary education
is trained young people: Gospel men and women for
the Christian ministry, missionary service, teaching pro-
fession, and Church leadership. Finance is only the re-
source to achieve the personal and ultimate goal-
God's Gospel!!

Today, all higher education is affected by the his-
torical changes. For instance, New York University had
a $11.5 million operating deficit during the present
academic year. Fifty percent of all seminaries had an
operating deficit last year. Some seminaries have a
"planned deficit" for the next five years! The general
problem of inflation increases administrative costs,
salaries, and maintenance budgets; at the same time,
higher education population has levelled.

Because Ashland College has not enjoyed a very large
endowment and/or constituency, it always depended
upon tuition for income. Also, it was forced to borrow
for major building projects. Therefore, the present
historical changes are most crucial to Ashland College
and Seminary.

Economy has been practiced. The cost to the average
seminary for educating one man each academic year
is $3,792.00. Ashland Theological Seminary's cost per
student per year is $2,347! Ashland's cost per student
is $1,445 less than average seminaries. Last year, ATS
enrolled 93 students with an operating budget of
$165,000. (A sister seminary enrolled 75 students on an
operating budget of $420,000.)

Seminary student fee income has increased from
deficit of $3,000 in 1962 to $50,000 in 1972.

The enrollment of Ashland Theological Seminary h
increased five times since 1962, costs have increas
only 2.4 times!!

The present Seminary operating budget is appr<
imately $170,000. Student fees will approximate $55,0<
Endowment income at most will be $50,000. Therefoij
the Church needs to raise a minimum of $70,000 tli
year for higher education.

Ashland Theological Seminary has accomplished t|
goal of more men for the Christian ministries. ATS Ii
been faithful to Scripture, doctrine and the Church, wj
the Church be faithful in providing the financial 1
sources for the ultimate goal: more men and wom|
for the Gospel ministry of the Church?

Who else but the Church is the basic financial
source for the program of educating men for the m
istry of the Gospel. Southern Baptist Convention
tributes eight million dollars each year to operate t
six seminaries. The Lutheran Church underwrites
complete expense of their seminaries. The Bret
Church without question has the financial resourq
to meet the challenge of any age, particularly the c<
of educating Gospel men for the Christian ministry

ptember 23, 1972

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HISTORICAL CHANGES — THE CHALLENGES

IGHER EDUCATION

Dr. Glenn Clayton

Rev. J. D. Hamel

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Dr. Leslie Lindoiver
Rev. Virgil Meyer

In the last year 544 students graduated from Ashland College. Eleven graduated
from Ashland Theological Seminary. The Brethren Church has touched all of these
lives in the most significant way. Through your Educational Day Offering you share
in this triumph.

In the May Commencement Rev. J. D. Hamel, pastor of the Sarasota Brethren
Church, was honored with the conferring of a Doctor of Divinity degree. He is a
distinguished alumnus of Ashland College and he and his wife, Jean Rowsey Hamel,
have a daughter who is a junior at Ashland College. He has been a faithful supporter
of the College and Seminary, having sent three young men from the Sarasota Church
to study for the ministry at Ashland Theological Seminary.

We believe that the College and Seminary progra.ni represents a worth challenge,
a glorious opportunity and miraculous results.

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The Bretlvren Evangel1

SISTERHOOD

DEVOTIONAL PROGRAM FOR OCTOBE

Call to Worship
Song Service
Circle of Prayer

Bible Studies:

Senior: COMMUNICATION WITH GOD
Junior: REACHING UP TO GOD

Discussion Questions:

Seniors: Discussion over chosen book

Special Music

Song:

"Spirit of Sisterhood"

S.M.M. Benediction

SENIOR BIBLE STUDY

by Kathy Miller

COMMUNICATION WITH GOD

Miss Kathy Miller is President of National Sistei'-
hood and will be one of the writers of the Senior
Sisterhood programs for the coming year. She
is a member of the Johnstown II Brethren Church,

Johnstown , Pennsylvania.

I want to share some thoughts on prayer which I
consider to be a very precious gift given to us. Prayer
is the most effective way to bring one's life into contact
with the greatest power in the world. It is a way of dis-
covering God's will for our life and for the world, for
giving God thanks for His love and care for us, and
for returning to God our expression of love in response
to His love. Most Christians want to find more meaning-
ful ways of being able to talk to God. Prayer is simply
communicating with God or as someone has said,
"prayer is simply communicating in dialogue between
two people who love each other — God and man." An
example which Bill Bright, of Campus Crusade, gives
as a comparison of this is the famous "hot line" installed
between Washington and the Kremlin, which gives in-
stant communication between the United States and
Russia. Everyone of us as Christians has a "hot line"
of direct communication with God available at all times.
But most Christians never lift the phone off the hook,
and often forget that the line exists until an emergency
arises.

What are the conditions which make possible til
establishment of the channel of communication that v
have with God?

1. You must have a Christian concept of God: To bj
lieve in the power of God to answer prayer, to beliel
in the love and concern if God desires to respond to ul

2. You must develop prayer habits: Spend long hou
in personal devotions. We as Christians should sj
aside time each day to spend in devotions. This time !
spent in being alone with God and talking or having j
conversation with Him. Although we should set asicj
time each day for praying and a quiet time with Ckj
we can pray all day and this is called "praying witho'i
ceasing." This is just praying to God about everythir
that happens during your day, at any time during tl
day, no matter where you are.

There are different levels of prayer to consider. Tl j
first level is prayer for self. This is the "lower level!
for it is confined to concern for one's own person!
problems. From "prayer for self" we move to the ne:
level, prayer for others. At this level we think of tho j
outside and their problems and their needs. The thin
level of prayer is that of seeking- God's will for person
living as shown by Jesus when he prayed: ". . . Neve
the-less, not my will, but thine be done." The four;
level of prayer comes when we as Christians are coij
pletely in tune with God, and our whole life is fill* |
with praise and thanksgiving. j

spteniber 23, 1972

There are different parts of a prayer and these parts
in he remembered by the word ACTS; Adoration, Con-
ssion, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. (1) Adoration —
declaring the power, love and justice of God. (2)
onfession — is recognizing before God the ways in which
|e have failed to follow his will and asking forgiveness
:: sin. (3) Thanksgiving — is praising God for his many
cpressions of goodness in life. (4) Supplication — is "in
erything by prayer and supplication with thanks-
ving, let your requests be made known unto God."
e are to pray for everything and in specific terms.
Btition by bringing to God the problems, desires and
irdens of our life, and the concern we have for others,
aere is nothing too small or too great to bring before
e Lord.
Remember that as you bow in prayer, you are tapping

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a source of power that can change the course of history.
God's mighty power, His love, His wisdom, and His
grace are available to you, if you will believe and claim
them. Prayer is the greatest privilege of the Christian
life and the most revolutionary source of power known
to man. Remember; prayer is the will to cooperate with
God in your total life.

How are the scriptures related to prayer? Jeremiah
33:3; Mark 11:22-26; I Thessalonians 5:17; John 14:
13-14.

Thought Questions:

1. Why should we pray?

2. Discuss praying without ceasing.

3. Share with each other how prayer has helped in
your life.

UNIOR BIBLE STUDY

by Mrs. Gary Taska

REACHING UP TO GOD

Mrs. Marlene Taska, from the Elkhart Brethren
lurch in Indiana, has consented to be the Junior
sterhood Bible Study writer this year. She is
tive in the Elkhart Church and, is the Sisterlwod
troness there.

I'm really thankful for Iter ivillingness and I
oiv she'll do a great job. She wrote this to me
ien she sent in her first article; "7 just praise
e Lord for causing my mind to function and
pe that something I've written ivill be used by
e Holy Spirit to speak to someone." I know it
11, God Bless You Marlene, and you girls too
you study the Scripture.

Sherry

The theme for this year given at General Conference

"Calling Our Continent To Christ." To a small group

girls this may sound like a very big job, so we are

'ing to change the words just a little. As we study

>d's precious Word each month we will consider the

bject of "Reaching Our Sisters For Christ."

There are really a lot of things you as young girls

n do for Christ. In these next months we will look

ijto God's Word, our Bible, to see how you can reach

'her girls for Him. Reaching out to others is just what

• sus wants us to do. He said in Mark 16:15, "You are

go into all the world and preach the Good News to

I'eryone everywhere. . . ." BUT before we can reach

t, before we have anything to give, we have to have

mething ourself — we have to reach up to God!

(At this time read Genesis 28:10-17 from the Living

ble.) In this passage of Scripture we find Jacob. Now

cob wasn't always doing what God wanted him to do.

fact when this event took place Jacob was running

/ay from his home because he had done wrong and

his brother Esau had threatened to kill him. Jacob
wasn't even looking for God — but just as God does with
us, He was watching over Jacob.

As Jacob slept he had this remarkable dream. He was
a stairway reaching up to heaven with angels going up
to heaven and back down to him. And then he saw
tb/> Lord Himself standing at the top of the stairs saying
Ho would give him all the land around just as He had
promised Abraham and Isaac. God said He would be
with him and take care of him wherever he went.

Now let's look in the New Testament, (Read John 1:
51). Here Jesus is saying that He is the "Living Stair-
way" between God and us. Through Jesus Christ we
can reach up to God. Isn't it wonderful that God has
provided a way for us to reach up to Him?

Let's take one more look at Jacob's story. Remember
he wasn't looking for God, but God loved him so much
that He came to Jacob. God loves us that much too. In
Romans 5:8, it says ". . . God showed His great love
for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were
still sinners."

God is always there, waiting for us to come to Him.
He has provided the way to come — through Jesus Christ
— and He promises to be with us and take care of us
wherever we are just as He did Jacob. THIS is the Good
News! All we need to do is reach up. Reach up to God
through Jesus Christ and claim His love for you. As
His love comes down and lives within you then you
can reach out and share this love with others.

Thi3 month really think about reaching up to God.
Thank Him for promising to take care of you. If you've
never asked Jesus to come into your life why not do it
today? He loves you and is waiting to be your "Stair-
way" to God. Let's all reach up so we will be ready to
reach out!

(Note: An appropriate song to sing this month would
be "Jacob's Ladder.")

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The
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Rodger H. Geaslen

PROGRAM FOR OCTOBE!

ENDS "ALOFT"

A NEWSPAPER EDITOR SAID: "Enos, son of Seth,
grandson of Adam, was said to have lived 905
years. If he had lived to be a thousand, he would never,
in his wildest imaginations have dreamed that a chim-
panzee bearing his name would one day twice orbit the
earth at 17,400 miles an hour and come safely to earth.

"Come to think of it, neither would we have dreamed
it — a mere generation ago."

The interpretation of the Hebrew name, "Enos" is
"frail," or "mortal man." It is significant that the only
thing said about him in Scripture is: ". . . then began
men to call upon the name of the Lord" (Gen. 4:26).
Therein lies a great spiritual truth — it is really only
when people learn their own frailty and mortality that
they call upon the name of the Lord.

We do not know how old that publican was to whom
the Lord referred in Luke 18:9-14. Never in his life
up to that moment had be ever truly called upon the
name of the Lord. It was only as he became conscious
of his sinfulness, and his frailty to change his condition
that he cried out, ". . . God be merciful to be a sinner."

The Lord's comment was, "I tell you, this man went
down to his house justified rather than the other." The
"other" was a Pharisee who was gloating over, and
even seeking to tell the Lord what a fine man he was!

Doubltless that Pharisee was quite well acquainted
v/ith the writings of the prophets — as most Pharisees
were — but little did he realize that Isaiah said: "But
we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteous-
nesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf;
and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away"
(Isa. 64:6).

That Pharisee had no consciousness of frailty. In
other words, his name was not "Enos."

In I Chronicles 1:1, the name "Enos" is Anglicized,
"Enosh" — with virtually the same meaning, namely:

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"Enquire of the Lord." This should remind us that evtj
c.fter we become children of God, it is only when we bi
come conscious of our frailty in the presence of trial';
perplexities, and responsibilities, that we genuinely e\
quire of the Lord for His will in the matter; and thl
we look to Him for wisdom and strength to acoomplifj
that will.

In the days of Moses, the people came to him wi!
their difficulties that he might "enquire of the Lor(j
for them. The same practice prevailed in the days <}
Saul, Samuel, and David. And the Lord made know!
His will to those who enquired.

Whenever we read or hear of "Enos Aloft" may
serve to remind us of our frailty ; and may it cause i
to "call" and "enquire" of Him who is "higher than ti:
highest." Infinitely higher than Enos ever went, ill
ever will go!

ptember 23, 1972

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MOTIVATED MEN

ROBERT YOUNG

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ROBERT YOUNG, 21, is a Middler at Ashland Theo-
logical Seminary from the Pleasant View Brethren
Church in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania. Bob graduated
from Kiski Area Senior High School where he was active
in Mixed Chorus, Glee Club and many dramas. He was
very active in Campus Crusade for Christ at Ashland
College where he graduated in 1971. He served as presi-
dent of Alpha Theta, a re'igious organization on Ashland
Campus. At the seminary Bob described his interests as
camping and the coffee-house ministries.

Bob is married to the former Janet Bird from the
Berlin Brethren Church in Berlin, Pennsylvania. Janet is
a graduate assistant at Kent State University in Speech
Pathology. She will be teaching this fall in the Ashland
area.

Bob is presently employed at Myers Pump Company
in Ashland. He is the son of Rev. and Mrs. John Young,
pastor of the Pittsburgh Brethren Church in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania. The Youngs are spending the summer
in Chicago, Illinois working and attending classes.

POETRY CORNER

SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC DAY

Weir E. Tritch

expectantly waited the rise of the sun,

For it meant that another Lord's Day had begun.

rubbed our eyes quickly and dressed with all speed.

Of our looks and our manners we all took good heed,
lay of all days we should be at our best,

As we went to the picnic to frolic — then rest.
er worship was over and hymns had been sung,

We filed to our classes — the aged and young.

studied the lessons from God's book of life

Which tells how to conquer both discord and strife,
ells, too, the story of God's only Son,

Who's life shows us all how heaven is won.
er classes were o'er and the lessons well learned,

Came the dinner together, for which we all yearned.

cars were all loaded with baskets well filled,

For we knew that a good many chickens were killed.

drove through the country-side all in a row,

For to ride in great style, we all lacked the dough.

the day at the picnic we'll always recall

As a day packed with blessings for one and for all.

Weir E. Tritch became an active member of the
Goshen, Indiana Brethren Church in 1925. He is
the son-in-law of the late Rev. C. C. Grisso,
brother-in-law of Rev. Vernon Grisso of Tucson,
Arizona and is father '-in-laiv of Rev. Jerry Flora.
He attends the Tucson Brethren Church during
the winter months. His permanent home is in
Fremont, Ohio where he teaches a Bible class, is
an active Gid.eon and icorks with the Christian
Business Men's Committee.

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STREET GANGS GATHER
FOR JESUS RALLY

TT WAS A DARING VENTURE ... to invite raem-

bers of some of the toughest gangs in Southern
California to come to a rally and hear about Jesus
Christ. But Richard Shakarian, President of Youth
Crusades of America, Inc. and Sonny Arguinzoni invited
Nicky Cruz, who had once been a gang leader in New
York and was saved in just such a meeting, to come and
speak to 14 gangs.

Pat Boone came to the rally to sing. Amid calls of,
"Pat, do you really drink milk," he gave a vibrant
testimony.

Pat Boone stated after the rally, "I'm thrilled! I don't
know how many people answered that call, but obviously
a lot of miracles took place, and of course that was the
whole purpose of the thing! I'm thrilled."

Getting rival gangs under one roof simply for a social
event is not easy, but to get them together to hear the
Gospel was a miracle. "According to law enforcement
authorities, these gangs are the toughest on the West
Coast and have committed every type of crime," stated
Richard Shakarian.

The rally was held at East Los Angeles College Audi-
torium. It seats 2,500 people, but more than 3,500 were
jammed inside, and every doorway was packed with
people standing trying to see and hear.

Leo Cortez, President of the Federation of United
Barrios of gangs representing 2,000 gang members in
East Los Angeles said, "There are about 500 gang mem-
bers present in the meeting. These people who accept
Christ, they look so' beautiful to me. I hope I will get
Christ one of these days."

At the close of the rally, 400 people accepted Christ,
among them were at least 50 gang members. Among
the gangs represented were the "Chino Sinners," one of
the toughest gangs in the Ontario-Pomona area. All
five of the Chino Sinners went forward to accept Christ.
One of the members explained that he had come to ask
God for help. He also told how he had been shot in the
hip during a gang war and still had the bullet in there.

Another one of the gang members said, as he cafe
out of the prayer room, "I feel like a different perse j'

Over 7,000 young people jammed the Swing Audj-
rium at the Orange Show Fairgrounds in San Ben!-
dino to break a 32-year attendance record for a Je j
Festival put on by Youth Crusades of America the ni It
before.

"They're coming down the aisle, on their way to 1
altar . . . the congregation is standing and all you \
see are the heads of young people bobbing up and dcji
as they move towards the front.

"Their heads look like little drops of water, becomjj
steadier trickles, finally forming tributaries and rivjs
coming to Jesus

"They are bowing their heads along the platform
hundreds weeping, crying out and asking God to forgj?
their sins.

"Thos ■> who have arrived at the front are packed I
. . . others are still coming down the aisles.

"The front is full, the main aisles are backed up vsji
crowds of young people still trying to move forwej.
There's an additional couple of hundred on each sb
trying to get to the altars."

This is one person's description of the tremenda
altar call at the close of that festival where 700 recei jl
Christ.

Ninety-five special delegations came. One Cathi
Church brought a delegation of 200 and a Lutheji
Church also brought 200. Thirty different Bapjt
Churches were represented along with 14 other denij-
inations.

Teams of young people gave out thousands of inv |
tions on school campuses.

Another very unique thing about these rallies sp
sored by Youth Crusades of America, an inter-faith '|i
Diego based organization, is that there is never an of:/-
ing taken. People who have experienced the love If
Jesus are making it possible to reach today's new g it-
eration for Christ. The rally is a love gift so that oth
can know Jesus.

From the very opening moment, the rallies were d»
cated to Jesus. Young people were excited and resporv
with cheers for Jesus. In these two meetings in Jvi',
over 10,000 young people attended with 1,100 accept ]
Jesus as Savior.

ptember 23, 1972

Pag'e Twenty-seven

SCRIPTURES TO LIVE BY" MARKS THRUST OF

73 BIBLE READING PROGRAM SPONSORED BY NAE

WHEATON, 111. — Keeping to the evangelist and spirit-
1 renewal emphasis of 1973, the National Association
Evangelicals announces a Bible-reading program
led "Scripture To Live By."

Based on a topic-per-week format, the program pro-
les for scripture reading that is related to a particular

topic of daily living, with each topic taking one week
to cover. This systematic reading of the Bible is designed
to emphasize spiritual development of the individual,
helping him to cope with the problems and challenges
of daily Christian living.

A prayer guide accompanies the reading guide, listing
weekly prayer requests related to the NAE ministries.
Posters advertising the Bible reading are available for
churches that wish to enlist the participation of
members.

The 1972 program met with outstanding results. Near-
ly 300,000 copies were placed.

"This popular acceptance of our Bible-reading pro-
gram," NAE executive director, Dr. Billy A. Melvin,
says, "indicates to us that people will respond to spiritual
challenges and to Bible-centered programs when given
the opportunity. NAE is certainly glad to be able to
meet this demand."

The study is available to everyone. Write NAE, P.O.
Box 28, Wheaton, 111. 60187 for an order form.

*E TO CALL FOR WORSHIP ON JULY 4, 1976
SUES BICENTENNIAL PROPOSAL

VHEATON, ILL. — As a part of plans for America's
entennial celebrations, the National Association of
angelicals has submitted a request to Bicentennial
horities to set aside Sunday, July 4, 1976 as a day
worship and thanksgiving to God, with national cele-
itions to take place on July 5, the legal holiday.
The announcement by Dr. Billy A. Melvin, executive
ector of the three and one-half million-member asse-
rtion which includes 33 denominations, is the center
la five-part proposal to members in anticipation of
!jierica's forthcoming Bicentennial.
The complete proposal reads as follows:

July 4, 1976 falls on a Sunday. The National
Association of Evangelicals believes this day
should be set aside as a time of worship and
thanksgiving to God. Community parades and
secular celebrations should be held on Monday,
July 5, the legal holiday.

The National Association of Evangelicals pro-
poses the following to make Sunday, July 4,
1976 a special day of worship and thanksgiving
to God for His blessings to us as a nation.

1. Churches will be urged to plan special wor-
ship services on Sunday, July 4, 1976, with
special attention given to the Bicentennial
of the nation.

2. Where possible churches will be urged to
come together on that Sunday afternoon for
out-of-door services in city squares or parks.

3. If possible, NAE will sponsor an out-of-door
service on that Sunday afternoon in Wash-
ington, D.C., perhaps at the Washington
monument.

4. NAE will sponsor or participate in an effort
to provide a Bicentennial Prayer and Hymn
for use at appropriate occasions throughout
the Bicentennial Era.

5. NAE will provide special printed materials
to the churches, such as posters, bulletin
inserts, and folders outlining this program.

The NAE is urging evangelicals to contact their local
government authorities to urge them not to schedule
events that would preclude Sunday as a day of worship.

NAE officials hope the commemoration of July 4 as a
day of worship and thanksgiving to God will place the
proper spiritual emphasis on America's Bicentennial
celebrations in keeping with the Christian principles on
which the nation was founded.

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BOOK REVIEWS

Charles E. Fuller — man and story — stands out
stark relief to his times in Give the Winds a Migjj
Voice by Daniel P. Fuller, to be published in Septem
by Word Books, Publisher, Waco, Texas.

Now, for the first time, the complete and intim[
story is told about the originator and weekly preac j
of the Old Fashioned Revival Hour and the founder.
Fuller Theological Seminary.

Give the WindU a Mighty Voice is the story of |
of the greatest apostles of evangelical Christianity!
the twentieth century, but it is more than that, hi
also a perceptive and vivid account of the virile Chj
tian movement and culture which marked the 19i i
and 1930's and set the stage for the forceful impact!
evangelical Christianity in the years that followed, j

It's all here — Charles E. Fuller, husband, fatlj
business man, pastor, pioneer radio preacher and vc '
for God to millions around the world. The book cj
tains forty pictures and is written objectively and vj
by his son, Daniel P. Fuller.

Charlie Shedd was a fat man. But once he accepted
the fact that he was not in the shape God wanted him
to be, he did something about it.

That was 15 years and 120 pounds ago. Today Charlie
weighs in under 200. He not only discovered the secret
of taking weight off but also how to keep it off. And he
tells it all in his latest book, THE FAT IS IN YOUR
HEAD, released in October by Word Books (hardbound,
$3.95).

For the one hundred million Americans who are over-
weight, Dr. Shedd's insights are good news. The author
found that not only is one's fat in his head, so is his
thin. And the popular pastor-lecturer-author probes into
the psychospiritual nature of obesity. His proven
approach is set forth in a series of 40 meditations to be
digested one each day until the bulk battle is solved.

According to Shedd, the trouble is more in the head
than in the stomach. And he sees the solution in right
thinking about God, right thinking about self, a full
dose of thankfulness for the blessings that make
obesity possible, and a resolve to understand the why
as well as the what of the fat problem.

Shedd believes that God has provided the solutions to
obesity in the Scriptures. And THE FAT IS IN YOUR
HEAD brings spiritual resources of the Christian faith
into the calorie question.

Those who have come to know Dr. Shedd through his
previous best-selling books quickly see that he faces up

to the flab problem like he has other issues encounte
in normal Christian living.

Take the parent's problem of keeping the chanr
of communication open with his children. The fat
of five discovered that what you are is more import
than what you say. His insights into the parent-cl
relationship are presented in PROMISES TO PET!
published last year by Word Books. In it Shedd suggf
ways to build love, responsibility and commitment
principle through example as well as exclamation.

As a former columnist for a national teen magaz:
Dr. Shedd received hundreds of letters from teenag
across the country in which they unabashedly squa
off about the unique problems of growing up. The re;
of his dialogue with teens was the best-selling, T
STORK IS DEAD, published by Word in hardback
paperback.

When the drug problem invaded Christian homes
well as others, Shedd tackled that problem the sa
way. He went to the kids themselves, not only those v
were on dope but those who weren't. And the answ
to his question, "How come you're not on drugs?"
came the raw material for the Word release, IS YO
FAMILY TURNED ON?

Whether the problem at hand is fat, drugs, par*
child relationships or sex, Charlie Shedd probes i
the inner issues behind the obvious. That's the way
lives, not content with surface solutions to root cau:
but committed to the practical application of bibl
principles to the real issues of life.

ptember 23, 1972

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World Religious News

in Keview

ME KILLINGS IN ULSTER

|ed TO THRILL GANGS
aelfast (EP) — Belfast police
thorities are beginning to ques-
n their original hypothesis about
series of individual murders that
ve taken place in Northern Ire-
id in recent weeks,
police sources here said that at
st they believed that the killings
)se from a vendetta between
atholic) Irish Republican Army
^A) killer squads and those of the
roestant) Ulster Volunteer Force,
t that "evidence is mounting to
; contrary."

tow, the police said, they are be-
ining to think that a gang of
:i/chopathic killers, reported to be
pwn as the Animals, may be
Hising about the province indis-
jminately murdering both Cath-
fcs and Protestants "just for

:ks."

he sources said police investiga-

s believed that the gang could

ve been responsible for up to 40 of

s 62 recent murders. The victims

luded 42 Catholics and 18 Prot-

ants, several of whom had no

own political ties.

Meanwhile, a press report from

-indon said that kidneys from some

Jster murder victims have been

:j^ked in ice and flown to London

fr transplant to kidney disease

sperers.

IJPhe report quoted Peter Brooman,
administrative officer of the Na-
tjnal Organ Matching and Distribu-
te Service, as saying that in spite
ithe tragedy of Northern Ireland,
lere are families who feel that
sine good can be salvaged after the
t]jgedy of losing someone close to
|m."

'It is quite possible," he added,
">r an Irish Protestant's kidney to
1 implanted in a Catholic living
ejewhere in Britan. We aren't in-
ffmed of the donor's religion or
fc|:kground."

FORMER SLAVE AT 130
OLDEST AMERICAN,
REVEALS FAITH

Bartow, Fla, (EP)— Charlie Smith,
a slave from the ages of 12 to 21
when the Emancipation Proclama-
tion was signed, retired from a
citrus grove at 113 and today at
130 runs a small candy store here.
He has been pegged as the oldest
American.

"I just try to keep busy, stay
healthy and do what the Lord wants
me to," he told the American Med-
ical Association's magazine Update.

He was born in Liberia July 4,
1842, his age documented in 1854
when at 12 he was sold at a New
Orleans slave auction to a Texas
rancher.

CHILD EVANGELISM MOVES
AHEAD WITH TV

Grand Rapids (EP)— The Tree-
house Club sponsored by Child
Evangelism Fellowship, the only
nationwide gospel TV program for
children, went into production of 13
new programs for release September
1, featuring Flo Price as hostess.
The program will treat children to
a charming world designed to cap-
ture the hearts of boys and girls.

The new series is planned to
create a more active participation
and response on the part of the
viewer. Lloyd Sutherland, executive
producer, reports that the pilot pro-
gram (aired on several stations) has
produced a sharp increase in mail
response from children.

On film the children will meet
such people as Astronaut James
Irwin of Apollo 15, one of the first
men to ride the Lunar Rover on the
unexplored surface of the moon, who
will share his testimony with the
children.

This series, although religiously
oriented, will also be educational and
entertaining and promises to be
child appealing.

BIBLE SOCIETY OFFERS

TO REPLACE LOST
BIBLES IN FLOOD

New York (EP) — The American
Bible Society is offering Bibles and
New Testaments to replace those
lost by victims of recent floods.

An initial shipment of 10,000 vol-
umes has been sent to Elm Park
United Methodist church in Scran-
ton, Pa., which will serve as distri-
bution center for that area. Another
shipment of 5,000 copies of "Good
News for Modern Man" has been
sent to Harrisburg, Pa., to augment
the 1,200 copies of Scriptures already
sent there.

The Central region of the Ameri-
can Bible Society, with headquar-
ters in Chicago, is coordinating dis-
tribution of more than 1,500 copies
of Scriptures sent to Rapid City,
S.D., for flood victims there.

The Western and Pacific Region
based in Los Angeles, is prepared
to ship Scriptures to people in the
San Joaquin Valley.

Bibles which were lost in churches
during the flood will be replaced
upon request. The American Bible
Society will also provide a Bible to
every family and a New Testament
to every individual in stricken areas
who ask for one. Elderly persons
and those having failing eyesight
will receive a large print New Test-
ament upon request.

CHAIN LETTERS OUTLAWED
IN HOUSE BILL

Washington, D.C. (EP)— A bill
designed to outlaw the mailing of
"religious" or any other kind of
Chain letter through the mail has
been introduced in the House of
Representatives by Rep. C. W. Bill
Young (R. -Fla.).

"Under my proposal," the con-
gressman stated in the extension of
remarks section of the Congressional
Record, "any chain letter containg
predictions of misfortune to recipi-
ents and all other chain letters
otherwise legally acceptable in the
mail must be clearly marked with
the sender's name and return
address, as well as the following
notice: 'Unsolicited chain letter.' '

The United Methodist Lawmaker
said his bill also provides postal
patrons an opportunity to register
with postal officials their desire not
to receive chain letters from any
mailer, similar to the law already
on the books regarding the receipt
of sexually oriented advertisements.

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PRESS GROUP SEEK PLAN

TO MEET STEAM ROLLER

POSTAL LEGISLATION

By EPA Postal Representative,
Dr. Russell T. Hitt

Washington, B.C. (EP)— Repre-
sentatives of the Evangelical Press
Association, Associated Church
Press and Catholic Press Association
met with Attorney, Charles Emmet
Lucey, here to map strategy in the
ongoing postal rate battle.

Since the new rates requested by
the United States Postal Service be-
came effective July 6, our efforts
to stem the escalating non-profit
second and third class rates have
not been too successful.

Litigation seems out of order at
this time so explorations were made
into a proper course of action.

Probably the brightest develop-
ment is the bill (S3758) introduced
recently by Senator Gaylord Nelson
which, if passed, would correct cer-
tain aspects of the Postal Reorgan-
ization Act of 1970.

1. The bill stresses the long tradi-
tion of service in the American
postal system and the importance
of free "expression and the widest
possible dissemination of informa-
tion and ideas." He quotes exten-
sively from the Founding Fathers-
James Madison, Thomas Jefferson,
et al — to demonstrate the need for
low cost postal rates for magazines
and newspapers.

2. The bill also provides for freez-
ing all second class rates at the level
of June 1, 1972, for the first 250,000
issues of magazines and newspapers
sent through the mails, (Perhaps
this provision should be amended to
include all magazines and papers but
at least it aids smaller publications.)

3. The bill would drop the lVz per
piece surcharge on all second class
publications.

It is interesting to note that points
1 and 2 were precisely what we were
seeking in our representation at the
USPS Rate Commission hearings.

After our meeting with Lucey,
CPA, ACP and EPA representatives
met with Senator Nelson and some
of his staff members. They encour-
aged us to urge our members to
write letters to the following com-
mending the Nelson bill:
1. Senator Gaylord Nelson, Chair-
man, House Employment Manpower
and Poverty Committee, Room 4230,
New Senate Office Building, Wash-
ington, D.C.

2. Senator Gale W. McGee (Wyom-
ing), Chairman, Senate Post Office
and Civil Service Comm., Room
6206, New Senate Office Building,
Washington, D.C.

3. Rep, Thaddeus J. Dulski (New
York), Chairman, House Post Office
and Civil Service Comm., Room 207,
Cannon House Office Building,
Washington, D.C.

4. Rep. Morris Udall, Chairman
House Subcommittee on Postal Ser-
vice, Room 122, Cannon House
Office Building, Washington, D.C.
(Send carbons of letters written to
2, 3, and 4 to Gaylord Nelson.)

In addition, EPA members should
write to their respective Congress-
men and Senators commending the
Nelson bill.

If possible members should write
all members of the Post Office and
Civil Service Committee of both
Houses.

Representatives of the three press
associations felt that polls of both
CPA and ACP membership (no
EPA poll was conducted) relative
to new classifications of mail were
inconclusive. It was felt generally
that the new postal act recognizes
the special sitatus of non-profit pub-
lications and charges only "attri-
butable" but not "institutional"
coats to this category of mail. Most
of those present were opposed to
religious second class category, pre-
ferring that we rather be included
in the rate for all bona fide non-
profit users of the mail.

FLOOD WATERS SPEAK'

Dover, Pa. (EP) — The flood
waters that visited this Pennsyl-
vania town brought a lesson of faith
to Ruby Selack.

Her favorite Bible was among
possessions totally submerged when
five feet of water entered her home.
In the cleanup she laid the book out
to dry, opened at random.

The following night she returned,
and found 20 or 30 pages had folded
over and a pointed piece of metal
had fallen on the Bible from a ledge
above.

The piece of metal, she reported,
pointed to the 93rd Psalm, part of
which reads: "The floods have lifted
up, O Lord, the floods have lifted up
their voice; the floods lift up their
waves. The Lord on high is mightier
than the noise of many waters, yea,
than the mighty waves of the
sea. . . ."

MARRIAGE VOWS BY

LONG DISTANCE

Denver, Colo. (EP) — Steph!
White, 21, had always wanted ]|
father to perform the marria
ceremony when he married. H
when the time came for his union '
Barbara Moran, 18, his father, tj
Rev. Wallace White, was 8,000 mil
away in New Guinea.

That didn't deter a determinj
groom. Steve had the telephone co '
pany install special equipment in 1 1
First Church of the Nazarene
amplify the call he was to put in I
his father.

An overseas operator in Oakla
was asked earlier in the day to I
serve a line for the 8 p.m. call. I
that hour, contact was made — wil
a little static interference — and t|
pasor of the church said, "I no!
present to you the father of t|
bridegroom, Rev. Wallace.

Rev. White administered the vov |
the couple was formally united a:
everyone said goodby to youo
White's father and mother in f;
off New Guinea.

Before returning to their class
at Mid-America Nazarene Colle
in Olathe, Kan., the newly weds toi
off on a honeymoon. To N<
Guinea, of course.

ANTI POLLUTION DEVICE
FOR AUTOS DEVELOPED
BY PASTOR

Lowell, Ark. (EP) — A Bapti
pastor here has invented an an
pollution device which testing scie
tists say is even better than tho
produced by Detroit's automobi
manufacturers and their experts.

The Rev. Roe Matthews won't l
veal his secret, but it's a formu
called EPC-3 which the pastor
First Baptist Church in this hi!
Arkansas Ozark town has develope

Tests at the University of Arka
sas Graduate Institute of Technolo{
and a Little Rock firm, showed
48 per cent reduction in carb
monoxide, a 42 per cent reductii
in hydracarbons (which cau;
smog), a 7.7 per cent reduction
nitric oxides and a 41 per cent i
duction in particulates with the u
of the Baptist preacher's chemic
and anti -pollution device.

The minister got his idea from
World War II technique of vap
injection designed to increase t|
power of American fighter plarwi

ptember 23, 1972

Page Thirty-one

CHEEP ADVICE

>«-«#/
V

THOT: "Many who have tons of
RELIGION, haven't one ounce of SAL-
VATION."

It is most admirable to forgive and for-
get. Unfortunately when burying the
hatchet, too many people leave the handle
sticking out.

It's strange how inconsistent human
nature can be. Many people want to sit
in the front of the bus, the back of the
church and drive down the middle of the
road.

"As you travel on through life,
Brother, whatever be your goal;
Keep your eye upon the donut,
Not upon the hole."

A man had expected to be promoted
upon the retirement of his boss. When
the position was given to a more capable
younger man he protested. "But I've had
twenty years' experience!"

"No," he was told, "in reality you
haven't had twenty years' experience.
You've had one years' experience twenty
times over."

The man who can but doesn't must
give way to the man who can't but tries.

There is nothing original about any of
our sins. They have all been tried before.
None has worked.

LAFF-A-UTTLE

Two lawyers and a banker went fishing
in a small rowboat. Suddenly they found
themselves in a heavy squall. The boat
sprang a leak and sank, and they all
found themselves in the water.

The two lawyers began to swim, but
the banker not knowing how to swim
floundered helplessly.

"Say," one of the lawyers yelled at him,
"do you think you can float alone?"

The banker sputters and mumbles to
himself, "Wow! Here I am drowning and
this joker wants to talk business."

Two fellows were discussing the vicissi-
tudes of henpecked husbands.

"But let me tell you," said one, "I'm
boss at my house. Last night I found
there was no hot water. So I raised the
roof. Believe me, I got hot water, too —
and in a hurry!"

There was a pause, and he added: "I
hate to wash dishes in cold water, don't
you?"

The editor said to his publisher: "I was
thinking of my editorial this morning
while I was shaving and cut my face."
The Publisher answered: "The next time
you shave, think of your face and cut
your editorial."

A doctor was summoned to a home
where the lady of the house was seriously
ill. After going in to see the lady he ran
back out of the room and asked her hus-
band for a hacksaw. The husband without
question got him a hacksaw. A few min-
utes later the doctor ran out and asked
the husband for a pair of tin snips. A few
minutes after this he ran back and
screamed for a hammer and chisel. The
husband said; "Doc, you asked for a hack-
saw, a pair of tin snips and now a ham-
mer and chisel. Whatever are you going
to do to my wife?" "Your wife?" yelled
the doctor. "I'm just trying to get my
medicine case open."

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Brethren Historical Library

Manchester Solle e

North Manchester, It *iana 46962

AN OPEN LETTER
TO ALL EVANGELIST SUBSCRIBERS

Dear Friends :

Greetings to you all in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
It has been just a little over a month since many of us met in Ashland for
the Eighty-fourth General Conference of Brethren Churches. It was a
Conference filled with great concern for the world and the Church but also
filled and bouyed up by a great faith in our God and a belief that His Spirit
will prevail if we but serve Him.

One of the highlights of Conference was Rev. Don Rowser's Modera-
tor's Address delivered on Tuesday morning. It set the tone for the Con-
ference. I'm sure all of you have read it for it appeared in the August 26
issue of the EVANGELIST. Rev. Rowser called for a revolution in the
church, a SPIRITUAL REVOLUTION, taking as his text the account of
the first spiritual revolution as recounted in Acts 2:l-4a, " — when the day
of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord — And they
were filled with the Holy Ghost."

As a means of bringing us, we Brethren, into one accord cur Moderator
made several recommendations, the second being that each LOCAL church
PROVIDE the Brethren Evangelist for all of its family units making each
church a 100% church. He said in part: "Every denomination ought to
have its oicn church magazine. We are thankful for our own BRETHREN
EVANGELIST. It is a great means of communicating inspiration, neirs,
and ideas throughout the brotherhood.

"This recommendation will do two things. It will omit the annual sub-
scription campaign— and it will help the BRETHREN EVANGELIST pay
for itself.

"Most civic organizations PROVIDE the club magazine for all of its
constituency. Why can't the CHURCH do the same?''' The Brethren church
can do the same and it must if the EVANGELIST and yes, even the church,
is to survive. It is the Brethren Church's ONLY "means of communicating
inspiration, news, and ideas throughout the brotherhood." It is the Breth-
ren Church's only tie that will make them a denomination instead of a
group of churches.

The delegates at conference overwhelmingly adopted this recommen-
dation. Now the local churches must implement this same action. Most of
you who read this letter are NOT members cf a 100% church. But the
very fact that you are interested enough in the Brethren Church to want
to be informed through the pages of the EVANGELIST suggests to us that
you would want all of your fellow Brethren to also be informed. We want
you to help us make this possible. Will you act as the Evangelist Promotion
committee in your church? You know the advantages of reading the
EVANGELIST, help see to it that all the Brethren have these advantages.
Work to make your church a 100% church. Your entire church will receive
inspiration from our church leaders, all your fellow members will receive
the news from over the brotherhood, your church and the BRETHREN
CHURCH will be stronger.

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In This Issue:

3 PEACE— What Is It? (Guest Editorial)

by James Payne

4 "The Greatest Emergency We Ever Had!"

by Dr. Everett Graffam

Coalition For Christian Outreach
by Anthony Cicone

World Religious News In Review

Board of Christian Education

God Save Our Land! Ecology and God Part
by Chaplain Thomas Schultz

History of the Loree Brethren Church

News From The Brethren

Missionary News

Sisterhood

Peace Is The Will Of God

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Listing of Christian Radio Stations
in the United States

Praise The Lord!

by Rev. William Walk

Cheep Advice — Laff-A-Little

MEMBER

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NOTES and COMMENTS

Peace is the one condition of survival in this nuclear
age.

Adlai E. Stevenson

This issue is featuring Peace articles contributed by
members of the Peace Committee. The article "Peace
Is The Will of God" on page twenty-five is a portion of
the book, THE CHRISTIAN AND WAR and was pre-
pared by Rev. John Brownsberger, pastor of the Dayton,
Ohio Brethren Church.

PEACE— WHAT IS IT? was written by James Payne,
an active layman in the Brethren Church local, district
and National Organizations. This article is being inserted
as a guest editorial for this issue.

The centerfold is featuring the history of the Loree
Brethren Church of Indiana. We offer our congratula-
tions in the celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the Loree Choir.

ictober 7, 1972

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PEACE -What is it?

James A. Payne

James A. Payne is a member of the Burlington,
idiana Brethren Church; Treasurer of The
ational Layman's Organization of The Brethren
hurch and a member of The Peace Committee
the Standing Committee structure of The
rethren Church.

Peace is many things to different persons and it means
liferent things at different times. As a member of
lis new Peace Committee, which is set apart from the
orld Relief Committee, as of January 1, this year, we
e asked to reappraise our office. What is our respon-
nility, how shall we effect our influence and how can
\i react most consistently with Gods' word?
As we promote peace among our members and in
I is day, what is our best approach? Pilot once asked
sus, "What is Truth?" Is truth merely the absence
a lie? If so, then Jesus' presence was merely the
sence of wrong, for He said, "I am truth." However,
i added more, saying, "I am the Way and the Life."
st so, peace is much more than the absence of con-
let, it, too, is a way and a life.

1 have mentioned before, there are many types of
ace.
Death, in a way, is Peace — no- more conflict.
Defeat brings Peace — no more resistance.
Captivity brings a type of Peace — with controlled
activity.

Drugs bring a type of Peace — with a stupified mind.
Notice, these are negative, but the positive is
preferable.

The "way and the life" of peace is our goal. Jesus
shows us that way with a life of obedience to His
Father's will.

Christ's DEATH brought new life. "When thou shalt
make His soul an offering for sin, He shall see his seed
and prolong his days and the pleasure of the Lord shall
prosper in his hand." Isaiah 53:10b.

The DEFEAT of "Christ's will" enabled our atone-
ment to be a reality. "Father, not My will be done, but
Thine!", as He partook of the cup of the Cross. Luke
22:42.

CAPTIVITY is not the Christians description, but
rather, freedom from sin and freely of our own free-will,
performing God's will.

DRUGS are forever rejected as a way of seeking
"Peace." Jesus refused the artificial (gaul and vinegar)
one the Cross, but rather preferred a clear and unaffect-
ed mind in His great hour of suffering and accom-
plishment.

Shall we not say:

Peace is living in accord with Gods' will and plan

for us?
Peace is victory over sin and our own will, when it

opposes Gods' will?
Peace is freedom used to serve with love and

purpose?
Peace is a right mind, exercisdng itself in the ful-
filling of our opportunities to the utmost to serve
God, now!

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DR. GRAFFAM CALLS IT . . .

THE GREATEST EMERGENCY
WE EVER HAD!"

Dear Friends:

May I share something with you that is on my heart1? It is the unbe-
lievable 'personal tragedy, the heartbreak, the sickness, the hunger, and
the despair experienced by millions in Bangladesh and Vietnam-. I only
wish the news media would give the American people a day-by-day report-
ing of the human suffering and personal tragedy that exists. If Americans
really understood the need, I'm sure they would respond to the emergency.

The great demand for aid in both Bangladesh and Vietnam has just
about depleted our resources, and if we are going to continue with our aid,
others must help.

IN VIETNAM, Woitd Relief Commission through its counterpart
agency, Clwistian Youth Social Service, is caring for over 100,000 of the
750,000 refugees who fled from Dong Ha, Quang Tri, and Hue. They are
now being housed, and fed on the former Marine base surrounding our Hoa
Khanh Children's Hospital in DaNang. Our regular WRC funds and ma-
terials are being quickly depleted. r Because of the close proximity , our
hospital personnel are assisting with the medical needs of the thousands
of refugees. This means our hospital funds and supplies are also danger-
ously low.

IN BANGLADESH, the problem is even worse. Millions of people are
still without shelter, adequate food, clothing and medical help. Most exist
on one small serving of flour and a third of a pancake (chappati) every
two days. We are helping in every way possible: with housing, feeding,
clothing, supplying medical needs, installing ivater pumps, and cooperating
with other Christian service agencies to relieve the tragic suffering. But
here, too, we are in desperate need of funds to carry on this ministry of
mercy.

Friends, if you can help in any way in these most trying times, I can
assure you it will be deeply appreciated by those starving, sick and dis-
placed people. Your gift will be used immediately to help relieve the emer-
gencies that notv exist in both Vietnam and Bangladesh.

Yours in His Service,
Everett S. Graffam
Executive Director
World Relief Commission

POSTSCRIPT from Pastor Phil Lersch

Dear Brethren:

Dr. Graffam's letter spells out concisely the continuing
needs in SE. Asia. Knowing that many Brethren want
to help relieve such suffering, the letter is printed here
to remind you that we have a channel in our church for
such emergency giving for world relief.
This is what to do:

(1) Mark your gift "Vietnam-Bangladesh Emergency."

(2) Send it either through your church treasurer or
directly to:

Brethren World Relief Committee
Mr. George Kerlin, treasurer
Rt. 4, Box 258
Goshen, Indiana 46526

(3) If you send a check directly to Mr. Kerlin, make
it payable to "Brethren World Relief."

One honest request! Obviously, the material a)
spiritual needs of these people are great. But don't "r
Peter to pay Paul." To be specific, don't take money y<{
will be giving this fall to the Educational Day Offerir.1
or the Home Mission Offering, or the White Gift Off<;
ing or local church offerings. Let this emergency appe
be a crisis for you too! Give either from your abundan
or by doing without something you plan to enjoy. Tha
when giving is doubly rewarding.

When Chaplain Tom Schultz and John and I visit

the Hoa Khanh Children's Hospital last April in Sou

Vietnam, it was easy to see how many, many peop

were being engulfed in Christian love — as well as m(

ical attention. Now the demands are even greater.

Thanks for caring,

Rev. Phil Lersch, Chairman

Brethren World Relief Committee

>ctober 7, 1972

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COALITION FOR CHRISTIAN OUTREACH

— On the campus

by Anthony Cicone

Mr. Anthony Cicone graduated front Indiana
'niversity of Pennsylvania with a B.S. in psych o-
gy in 1971. In January of 1972, he started to
\ork on the Ashland and Wooster campuses for
Ye Coalition for Christian Outreach. He is plan-
ing to enter the seminary in the fall of 1973.

Take a good look at a student's face as he walks across
college campus and you may see loneliness, anger, and
ustration. You may see through his countenance a
,?ep sense of meaninglessness as he trudges from his
,oanish IV class to his theories of Physiological Psychol-
ky class. He has to cram for two big tests on Wednes
iiy in subjects that he isn't interested in and on Thurs-
ly, he has a term paper due that he hasn't started.
Imidst all the pressure to make the grade, he takes a
iudybreak and calls three different girls up to ask them
ir a date. He gets turned down by all of them. He just
jants the week to be over. Finally Friday night rolls
round — time to unwind, time to get away from the
''essure, time to get "high" (any way he cani.
There are many students today, who are trying to
cape; there are others who are searching for meaning

life, and still others who have found meaning in life
.rough Jesus Christ. "The Coalition for Christian Out-
ach" is a college ministry which purposes to reach
udents with the Gospel. Some of the needs which the
Coalition" addresses itself to are to link the Christian
gh school student to the Christian fellowship on the

mpus to which he or she goes; to establish a unified
iristian offensive on each college and university

mpus within a hundred mile radius of Pittsburgh;
id to tie the ministry of the local church from which

? student originates to the ministry on the campus

which he goes.

There are several problems which constitute this need:
churches invest years of training in their youth and
then send them away to college campuses where there
is little follow-through, and unless Christian groups on
any campus are mobilized to attain common goals the
cause of Christ will be fragmented and subsequently
weakened; meanwhile, there is a kind of isolation of
the local church from the college campus which pro-
duces a church that is irrelevant to the student, and a
campus which is an enigma to the church.

A proposition which the Coalition offers to meet the
needs of students is that local churches organize them-
selves in groups of minimal size to sponsor and finance
a man as "student missioner."

The "student missioner" will affirm the role of the
local church to the student, while at the same time
functioning as a catalyst for unified action amongst
already existing Christian organizations on the campus.

Last year there was a great deal of action on the
campus of Ashland. A Free University was started — its
essential confession was the centrality of God to every
discipline, and it offered courses like "Toward Marriage"
(taugh by Mr. and Mrs. Rinehart) which dealt with a
Christian look at the whole "pinky-bluey scene" lead-
ing to marriage. Students met together for a free wor-
ship service once a week to "Celebrate" the resurrection
of Christ — it was a time of fellowship, singing, prayer

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and learning. Saturday nights, students met at a coffee
house (good entertainment, a chance to make some new
friends, and often prayer afterwards). Sunday after-
noons, students shared a hot meal together at the Alpha
Theta House, and Sunday night, met at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Ingraham for a Campus Crusade
meeting. During the week there were Bible studies at
most of the dorms, students met every day in a prayer
ministry to pray for each others needs, and Wednesday
evenings there where Alpha Theta meetings. Among
other things Alpha Theta puts on church services and
takes team trips to places like Lost Creek, Kentucky
where they work at a school in Appalachia.

Over Easter Vacation, some students traveled all the
way to Florida where they shared their faith through
one-on-one evangelism on the beaches. Other students
traveled to Washington, D.C. where they took a course
by Bill Gothard on Basic Youth Conflicts. Students went
to Toronto, Canada, to the Institute of Christian studies
where they heard lectures by Professor Zylstra and
deepened their Christian world-life view.

There were various weekend trips during the year;
students traveled to Grove City to hear lectures by Dr.
and Mrs. Francis Schaeffer. Alpha Theta ran two re-
treats at Camp Bethany which provided a chance for
students to get away from the academic environment
of school and grow closer to God and each other. A
group of students traveled to Pittsburgh for a Bible and
Life weekend sponsored by Inter-Varsity Christian
fellowship where they heard teaching on Christian com-
mitments, evangelism, and saw how to run a Bible Study
themselves.

There were several highlights during the year. In the
fall, a New Wine Concert was conducted along with an
excellent speaker who can really relate to college
students — the Reverend Mr. John Guest. In the spring
the Billy Graham flic, Two-A-Peiuiy came to the campus
and students participated in bringing their friends and
then sharing their faith in Jesus Christ afterwards.

This summer students from Ashland attended Explo
72 in Dallas and Revolution-Plus-One in Pittsburgh,
where they gained valuable training in evangelism.

Last school year, the students did some one-on-oi
evangelism utilizing Campus Crusade for Christ's foi
spiritual laws.

With so much going on, it was important to have go<
communication, and so second semester of last year
newsletter went out about every three weeks to infor
students of the various activities.

We're hoping his year to see a Fellowship of Christi;
Athletes; a fraternity, sorority Bible study; the co
tinuance of a lending library along with a tape librar
a continuance of visible Christian unity with great
outreach (evangelism); a utilization of student new
paper, radio station, and student government for
witness for Christ; a greater involvement of studen
with the local church; greater student involvement wi
the needs of the community; and a Christian Emphas
week with outstanding speakers.

Throughout the year, students prayed together, feller
shipped, studied their Bibles together, worked ai
learned together and shared their faith in Jesus Chri
as Lord and Saviour with others.

One girl's life in particular was influenced by t;
events which took place on campus last year. She h;
spent some time at the Alpha Theta Christian Fellowsh
House asking questions and looking for the answers
problems in her life. She was suffering from epilep;
combating a poor self-image and having grade pre
lems. After the Billy Graham movie Two-A-Peiuiy oi
of her friends re-explained to her that Jesus died <
the cross for her sins, and rose from the dead, and th
she could know God's plan for her life and have b
sins forgiven by a simple act of faith. She committ
her life to Christ that night and the next day when
saw her she was just aglow with the Holy Spirit. Si
testifies now that she has the strength through Gi
to deal with her problems and is very joyous about h
new and abundant life in Christ.

It is the goal of the Coalition for Christian Outreai
and has been the aim of last year's efforts on the campi
to bring about transformed lives, to maximize a visib
unity among Christian groups, and with the cooperatii
and support of local churches to relate the colle;
student to the church.

THE LITTLE RED CHAIRS

The little red chairs in a circle still stand,

But they're occupied now by another small band;

The children I taught every Lord's Day are grown,

But I think of them oft, as I sit here alone.

Did I tell them of Him who died on the tree,

And who said, "Suffer children to come unto me?"

Do the ones that are left still remember my prayers,

As they sat in that circle of little red chairs?

Selected from the
Ardmore Brethren News

THE EXTRAVAGANCE OF GOD

More sky than man can see,
More sea than he can sail,
More sun than he can bear to watch,
More stars than he can scale.

More breath than he can breathe,
More yield than he can sow,
More grace than he can comprehend,
More love than he can know.

Ralph W. Seager

ctober 7, 1972

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NEWS FROM FLORA BRETHREN HOME

The Brethren's Home of Indiana, Inc. has recently
ppointed Mrs. Rosemary Eddy to the position of Admin-
trator of the 40-bed nursing home facility in Flora,
idiana. Mrs. Eddy comes to us from Oxford, Indiana
here she was self-employed as a Public Accountant
id working at Purdue University in Lafayette. Pre-
ously Rosemary was an accountant and later the
dministrator for the Edge-Wood View Nursing Home

Oxford, where she was quite instrumental in the
itial opening of the facility. She has handled account-
g and tax work for various other firms as well as
orking for Max Factor as a Traveling Beauty
pnsultant.

'Mrs. Eddy has attended the University of Miami in
Lorida, La Salle Extension University in Chicago,
|linois and Purdue University in the V.F.W. Auxiliary
jid Dan Patch Extension Club both of Oxford as well

the various other service groups. Rosemary com-
eted the two semester course in Nursing Home Admin-
Tation in May 1971 and currently holds a Health
icility Administrator's License in Indiana.

Rosemary has assumed her responsibilities in Flora,
Indiana beginning September 25, and will remain there
for a year or until Gene A. Geaslen can be properly
licensed as Administrator.

CHURCH
NEWS

HOMECOMING AT MEXICO, INDIANA

Homecoming at the Mexico, Indiana First Brethren
lurch was held on Sunday, September 10.
Promotion Day was observed during the Sunday
:hool opening. Mrs. Stanley Leedy and Mrs. Daniel
>naldson were in charge of the program which, along
|th the recognition of those being promoted and of
jose who had earned attendance awards, featured the
nding o>f an appropriate poem by Troy Hattery and
I solo by Cindy Hudson. There were 76 for Sunday
pool.

We were blessed with 90 people for Morning Worship,
miel Donaldson presented three solos, including "Isn't
e Love of Jesus Something Wonderful?" which we
[ joined him in singing. Pastor Barr's message was
llomeooming" and dealt with our eternal home as
'.irist described it in John 14.

The Christian Workers' Class sponsored the noon
jeal in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Frederick Snyder and
iimily, who had served as interim pastor from January
rough June; and of Rev. and Mrs. Gerald Barr and
n, who arrived for full-time service in July. There
are tables of delicious food with plenty for everyone
id lots to spare. We found that the 65 chairs which
id been set up were not enough to seat everyone, so
e youngsters took their plates outdoors.
Following the meal, Open House was held at the
■wly redecorated and remodeled parsonage. Eighty

persons came over to see the improvements which have
been made in the past few months: wall to wall carpet-
ing; a new bathroom downstairs, new wallpaper in all of
the rooms, a washer and a dryer; a stove, refrigerator
and dinette set; draperies and curtains and a water
softener. We were honored to have Rev. and Mrs. Floyd
Sibert, who had served this church for the past 13
years, with us on this special day. (Pictured here with
Mr. and Mrs. James Donaldson. I

The Lord gave us a beautiful day and a wonderful
time of fellowship!

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World Religious News

in Keview

The Brethren Evangel

ZIPPIES* LOSE IN
CONFRONTATION WITH
JESUS PEOPLE

Nashville (EP) — A dramatic
confrontation in Miami Beach be-
tween political activists led by
Yippie Jerry Rubin (who called the
group "Zippies" — those who wanted
to put zip into the Democratic con-
vention) and Jesus People musicians
ended with the Christians on top.

Dana Driver, writing in Baptist
Press, related events which took
place at Flamingo Park during a
rock concert sponsored by The New
Directions, Inc., an inter-denomina-
tional, interracial group from Bur-
lington, N.C.

After about 20 minutes, a Zippie
pulled the plug to the group's ampli-
fication system. When J. L. Williams,
the rock group's director, asked the
Zippies present for a chance "to do
our thing," about 25 of them re-
sponded by jumping onto the stage
and pushing the musicians to the
back. They ripped out the electric
wiring and shouted through a meg-
aphone: "Jesus freaks, go home.
This is a political gathering, not a
rock concert."

The band members responded by
pointing their index fingers sky-
ward in the "Jesus Movement" sym-
bol for "One Way — Jesus." Audience
reaction was mixed, with some
people chanting, "Jesus freaks, go
home," and others yelling, "Let 'em
continue. They have a right of free-
dom of speech, too."

Things came to a head when one
youth tried to grab the drummer's
sticks. A scuffle began, but soon
ended when four black members of
the Southern Christian Leadership
Conference jumped on stage and
broke it up.

Reprimanding the Zippies, the
SCLC members charged, "You're
always yelling about freedom of
assembly and speech for everyone,
and now you're trying to deny it
for groups that anger you."

At this point, the audience joined
in agreement, and the Zippies left
the stage.

Spotting Jerry Rubin nearby, Mr.
Driver asked him to comment on the
incident Mr. Rubin declared "Some-
times force is necessary to get rid
of insurgents who don't have a place
here."

The Southern Baptist reporter
asked if this meant that some groups
could have expression but others
repression. To this, the Yippie lead-
er angrily replied, "Don't bait me.
I don't like to be baited. This ends
the interview. Get away from me."

Despite the last comments, Mr.
Driver did not want the interview
to end. He then asked Mr. Rubin if
violence during the convention had
been avoided because of contact
with religious leaders.

Mr. Rubin, incensed, replied: "No,
these damn Jesus freaks had nothing
to do with it. I don't believe in what
they're saying, and none of them has
talked with me, and I wouldn't talk
with them even if they tried."

The next question was whether
Jerry Rubin believed in the power of
God and of the Christian movement.
His reply: "Jesus was a junkie. I
don't want to be bothered by any
more of those kinds of questions."

At this point, Mr. Rubin indicated
in distinctly unbiblical language
that further questions on Mr.
Driver's part could lead to violence.
This ended the interview.

How did Jesus People feel about
the confrontation?

Charles Aliston, a 20-year-old
black member of The New Direc-
tions, commented, "I had been in
riots before and knew how to keep
my cool."

Nancy Russell, a 16-year-old blonde,
said, "I knew God was watching
over us. I was a little scared, but
the more I held up my 'one way'
sign and prayed, the stronger I
became."

Mr. Williams remarked, "These
people were afraid of us. They were
so insecure they had to attack."

After the concert, the Jesus
People proceeded to the Doral
Hotel, where they planned to hold
a prayer meeting. Upon arriving

there, they found Yippies a
Zippies sitting in an attempt
draw out Sen. George McGovern
talk with them.

The Jesus People held a pray!
vigil on the steps of the motel I
neath a seven-foot cross they hi
brought, then got into their cha!
ered bus and returned to Nori
Carolina

Names in the News

Dr. Everett S. Graffam, head
the World Relief Commission
Valley Forge, was awarded by t
Korean Government its highest cit
tion for foreign civilians — the Cri
Merit Medal.

Dr. Hudson T. Armerding, pre]
dent of Wheaton College, has beij
elected vice president of the Woiij
Evangelical Fellowship.

Professor William Sanford LaSij

of Fuller Theological Seminal!

Pasadena, Calif., and his wife, we

among the 68 members of the Sir

American Cooperative Organizartii

tour received by Madame Chiai

Kaishek at the Chung Shan Merrj

rial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan.

i
Watchman Nee died June 1 at tl

age of 71, in Anhwei Province

China, his British publisher i|

ported. The noted Chinese Christie!

who wrote The Normal Christiij

Life was serving a 20-year prisij

sentence imposed by the Communis

in 1952.

Jeanne E. Pierce, a former nu
has been accepted for training as
special agent of the FBI — one of t|
first two women accepted for t!
training.

Claude Beachy of Goshen, In
has become manager of the Orient!
Missionary Society's radio stati'j
4VEH in Cap Haitien, Haiti, a si
tion serving in its 22nd year.

The Rev. Edward G. Carroll h
become the Boston area's first bla
bishop of the United Method
Church.

ctober 7, 1972

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?72 NATIONAL BYC CONVENTION

Nyla Nye (left) helps (mother delegate register
r the National BYC Convention.

Were you one of the 212 youth attending the 1372
Ijxtional BYC Convention? If so, the accompanying
lotos should be reminders of the week for you. If you
©re not in attendance at the Convention, we're sorry
lu couldn't make it.
Following are some of the highlights:
) The 212 youth included 129 delegates (representing
48 churches and 10 districts), 50 alternates, and
33 visitors.

> The National BYC Council led the Convention busi-
ness sessions. Included on the docket were the Mod-
erator's Address, passage of the new By-laws to
the National BYC Constitution, election of officers,
establishment of the new budget and project, eval-
uation of the Moderator's Address. (More details
in forthcoming issues of the Evangelist and BCE
News.)

) Daily Bible studies from I John were conducted by
Jim Gilmer. Following these were life-sharing ses-
sions for prayer, praise, and sharing, conducted in
groups of 15-20 youth.

BYC Moderator Mike Radeliff
challenged the youth with his
Moderator's Address and led
them through a full business
docket.

Convention participants joined
Jim Gilmer daily for Bible study
in I Jolnn.

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"JESUS! JESUS!" The BRANCHES and a combined chorus
from Northern Indiana perform the musical "Show Me" at the
BCE Inspirational Service.

4 1 Tom and Kay Hurley planned recreation each 7 )
afternoon.

5) On Wednesday afternoon Christian Education work-
shops were held. Workshop topics were: Evan-
gelism; Approaches and Resources for Youth Min-
istry; Improving the Youth Dept. (Grades 7-12; and
Improving Children's Church School (Grades 1-6). 8)

6) The BCE Inspirational Service saw Beverly Summy
honored for her 15 years of service to the church in
the Youth Board and BCE office. Rodger Geaslen
of Washington, D.C., received the 1972 Christian
Educator of the Year Award. After the captains of
the four Summer Crusader Teams related experi-
ences from the summer, BRANCHES (Northern
Indiana Summer Crusader Team) presented the
musical "Show Me," assisted by a chorus of youth
from Northern Indiana. This was the first inspira-
tional service at a General Conference in at least
40 years to receive a standing ovation.

Four hundred youth and adults enjoyed the All1
Conference Banquet on Friday night. The prograrr.j
featured the 1972 Summer Crusaders, Brethrei
House, Brethren Care, World Relief, puppet show
by the W.M.S., music by the Aspinalls and tin j
Chanteurs, and a challenge by Ray Aspinall.
Saturday produced the First Annua! National BYC
Choir Concert on the steps of the Old Library. Over
200 Conference-goers heard the choir under th<
direction of Gloria Stout, and enjoyed the box social

Leading group singing at the Sunday Celebra-
are Mark Aspinall (left) and Tony Buffer,

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Gloria Stout conducts the 1972
National BYC Choir during a
practice session.

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The annual Youth Communion was held Saturday
evening at Park Street under the direction of the
Holy Spirit. Much love was evidenced as groups of
10 youth at each table shared with each other the
significance of the breaking of the bread and the
drinking of the cup. Jim Gilmer and the Summer
Crusaders made preparations for the service.
Gathering at Park Street on Sunday morning during
the Sunday School hour, the youth participated in a
Celebration of life in Christ. After several had

shared testimonies of the working of the Lord in
their lives throughout the week, Jim Fields made a
slide/reading presentation entitled "Listen Chris-
tian." The presentation emphasized that as each
youth returned home, he must reach out to those
around him with Christ's love. It was a fitting con-
clusion to an inspiring week.
These are just the highlights. Each event had to be
experienced in order to have meaning. Let us praise
the Lord for changed lives as a result of the Convention.

SHOW ME!1'

So many exits from reality, . . ." Mike Rad-
\f, as Joey, portrays the emptiness of life
hoid Christ. He is assisted by the five-screen
iia presentation used by the musical group
ANCHES.

Show Me!" is about a boy named "Joey," any color,
n anywhere, who has "a great big empty nothin' "
ijit in the middle of his soul. His cry for help ("Some-
c|y Tell Me") is met by timid inaction on the part
fthe Christians. Note Chris' answer to Patty's query,
I| you think we should go over and witness to him?"
|, wow, I don't know him very well, Patty. Why don't
'just give him a tract?"

V hile the Christians are copping out in all-too-familiar
ashion, Joey is surrounded by his well meaning but
iled friends, Al, Julie, and others, each of whom claims
lave the answer to his need — drugs, mystical relig-
>„ astrology, revolution, or "just do your thing, what-
r it is." The mere suggestion of church evokes
jhter and scorn from Joey's friends, who all but
evince him that he'll find no help there. In a comically
mastic, sometimes scathing put-down of "ivory-tower
istianity," they demand (and rightfully so), "You

gotta show me (that you really care) if you think that
I'll keep listenin' to you!"

But Joey is not convinced that his friends are right
either. He listens attentively to Chris' fervent, though
belated, approach to him in "Ode to My Disenchanted
Friend," is almost led astray again by Al's defiant "Hey,
Joey, don't listen to them . . . ," then torn within himself
by the Christian group's warning, "Don't Be a Loser!"

Waldo, the church youth sponsor, can't understand
why all of his "neat" programs have failed, and asks,
"What does it take to reach these people, anyway?" He
is answered in a poignant way by Julie in "Long Dis-
tance Love": "I need communication ... I need a face
that I can see ... I need . . . real love."

The Christian group now realize their error and re-
spond (led by Christ) with "Forgive Me, My Friend, I've
Failed You. . . ."

Joey is touched by their honesty, and, for the first
time, unburdens his heart to them: "The future's dawn-
ing gray and cold, full of war and growing old, and I'm
afraid to face it all alone. ..."

From this point, the Christians proceed to minister
to Joey, leading him step by step through God's plan
of salvation until he comes to a personal knowledge of
Jesus as his Saviour.

Al and Julie, who have been listening to this exchange,
are convicted of their sin and give their hearts to Christ
also.

The entire group unites in the anthem of praise that
began the musical, "Jesus! Jesus!", then invites the
audience to make the same commitment — "In your
own words, in your own way, just ask Him, and Jesus
will save you today."

BRANCHES will be availa^e to perform "Show Me"
on a limited basis during the 1972-73 school year. Details
must be worked out several months prior to an engage-
ment. If your church would be interested in sponsoring
a performance of "Show Me," write for information and
cost analysis today to:

Mr. Fred Burkey, Director

Board of Christian Education

524 College Avenue

Ashland, Ohio 44805

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GOD SAVE OUR LAND

The Brethren EvangeliJ

ECOLOGY AND GOD — PART II

by Thomas A. Schul
Chaplain, U.S. Na\

Today, we would like to predict or make a prophecy
of what many parts of the world will be like in another
decade; that is, ten years from now in 1981. Qualified
experts with experimental and theoretical evidence tell
us that horrors lie ahead. Evidence is not available to
support the following predictions:

1) In a decade, urban dwellers will have to wear gas
masks to survive air pollution as they travel from
their homes to the factories and offices.

2) Air pollution in 1881, which we are now experiencing,
and temperature inversion will kill thousands of peo-
ple in some United States cities.

3) In 1985, air pollution will have reduced the amount
of sunlight reaching the earth by one-half. In fifteen
years or less we will only have half the sunlight
which we are enjoying today according to the experts.

4) In 1980, and a few years thereafter, major ecological
system, namely soil and water, will breakdown,
particularly in the United States. Many new diseases
that humans will not be able to resist will reach
plague proporions.

5) Increased carbon dioxide, which we are dumping
into the atmosphere, will affect the earth's temper-
ature. This will produce mass flooding or a new ice
age.

O The rising noise level will cause more heart disease
and hearing loss; medical science will be unable to
cope with it. Sonic booms will damage children
before they are born.

7 ) The residual DDT collection will cause human liver
diseases which will be dangerous for the survival
of many people.

Now, when you couple these predictions made by tl|
greatest scientists today with the other land and ear |
problems; such as population explosion, you have pro|
lems that need the concern and prayers of every livirj
person. Twenty year^ from today, the Red Chinese w.i
have a population of one billion people. India's pop |
lation will rise to one billion people. The USSR w:|
have three hundred twenty-nine million people, and tlj
fourth ranking nation of the wond in population is tl|
United States. We will have two hundred fifty-tvl
million people. This is within the life-span of mar
Brethren.

The problems of hunger, starvation, malnutrition, ar|
disease are present today. They will be amplified t
these proportions of increased population. It is no woj
cler a book has been published entitled "The Day I
Doom." It describes what will happen in twenty 4b\
years on the face of the earth. It is close enough th|
many of the younger generation will suffer from the:
effects.

The startling fact when this day of doom comes
the curtain will likely fall on man's civilization: not
India, Africa, or some island in the Pacific, but strani
as it may seem, the curtain of doom will fall first
the United States of America. The reason for this
sumption is that while conditions are deplorable in tl
have-not nations of the world, their destruction of tl
land and environment in which they live is minirm
There is very slow deterioration of the land, and tl
will be able to live off it longer than we will in Americ

The American's ability to destroy the land and
vironment is so great that one can scarcely believe wh

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; will be like in the next decade or quarter of a century
: we carry on as we are. Americans destroy the land
i a wholesale manner:

) We build our homes where they should not be built.
Driveways and concrete roads needlessly destroy
great proportions of the land.
) We contribute our share of one hundred forty-two
million tons of fumes which are dumped into the
atmosphere every single year.
) Americans contribute to twenty million tons of
waste paper, seven million junk cars, and forty-eight
million tons of cans per year.
) To run his air-conditioner, an American will strip-
mine a Kentucky hillside, or push slate and dirt
into streams. He will make a cloud of smoke that
will cause premature precipitation from the Gulf
winds; which, normally should be watering the wheat
fields of our nation.

Each American will pollute three million gallons of
water in a lifetime.
) We will continue to contaminate our water and land
with pesticides, herbicides, mercury, fungicides and
boron with critical levels of concentration so that
human life will be unable to be sustained.
A very interesting thing occurred during Apollo flight
umber ten. Perhaps you did not catch it because you
ere only interested in the flight into space. In their
ight, twenty-five thousand miles in outer space, the
;tronauts noticed that Los Angeles looked like a can-
orous smudge of smoke and fog. Is it not strange that
)u have to go into the heavens to see how bad and
mtaminated the world is?

In his State of the Union message, The President
dd, "The great question of the 70's is, shall we surren-
*r to our surroundings or shall we make peace with
iture?" In other words, shall we make reparations
»r the damage we have done to our air, land, and
ater? Unless we do these, we shall not survive very
ng. These predictions are not speculation of people
ho do not know, but they are scientific facts. Scientists
11 us that we are within one generation of extinction.
re still have one generation to do something about
e problem.

As we look with great dismay at the predictions facing
■y, we are reminded of the troublesome days of Jere-

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rniah and his Lamentations. He wrote as if the nation
was celebrating a national funeral, portraying the de-
struction of Jerusalem and all of its people. If you read
these sacred Scriptures, you will discover the prophet,
Jeremiah, weeping and lamenting over Jerusalem and
her people.

In the dark days before the fall of Judah and the
final destruction of Jerusalem, Jeremiah writes about
the suffering of the people. He tells of their exile and
how they were carried away into Babylon. He tells how
the land was devastated, how the people were starving,
and how they were oppressed by the enemies. He laid it
to the sin of the people and their disobedience to God.

Jeremiah made three great commentaries about the
people of Israel and their disobedience to almighty God.
How appropriately those commentaries of Jeremiah
apply to the world in which we live.

In the first place, Jeremiah reminded Judah thai man
ought not trust in himself. How prone we are to see
what man has done. We have made the prediction that
what man has done may cause us to be extinct in anoth-
er decade or at least make life unbearable in a quarter
of a century. Jeremiah stood before the people of Judah
and said, "Thus saith the Lord; 'Cursed be the man that
trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose
heart departeth from the Lord. For he shall be like the
heath in the desert, and shall not see when good
cometh; but shall inhabit the parched places in the
wilderness in a salt land and not inhabited." (Jere-
miah 17:5-6)

Our problem in the 20th Century is the same as Jere-
miah faced when Judah fell. Can we continue, as
Judah, to put our economic security before the laws
of almighty God? Can we continue to destroy the peo-
ple and the environment in which we live, and remain
a solvent nation? Can we plow under our crops and
continue to receive God's grace? Can we kill our cattle
and pigs and dump tons and tons of food in the water
and bury it in the bowels of the earth and continue to
have prosperity? Can we continue to survive if man's
objective is only man, and he puts his faith in his own
arm? Our objectives of profit, material gain, killing,
hating, destroying nature, and also destroying God's
greatest creation, man himself, are spelling "doom"
for our people.

Jeremiah said, "Blessed is the man that trusteth in
the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. For he shall be
as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out
her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat

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cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be
careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from
yielding fruit." (Jeremiah 17:7-8) Jeremiah also called
his people to a national repentance. He said, "Repent,
or . . . Thou shalt surely die." (Jeremiah 28:8) That
is exactly the statement we are making here today!
"Stand in the court of the Lord's house . . . turn every
man from his evil way ... if he does not repent, then
I will make this house like Shiloh." (Jeremiah 26:2-6)
In other words, a land of destruction.

America needs a sense of repentance. Everyone needs
to get down on their knees before God and be sorry for
their sins. We must be sorry for our wholesale destruc-
tion of our land; for not conserving our water and soil,
for lack of respect of our harvest and crops, and become
obedient to God! This work of conservation of life, both
human and the natural world, is not to be left to the
"Environmental Commission" which President Nixon
has now appointed to handle the great problem, but this
great work must be accomplished first in the heart of
every single man. You can have many ecology systems,
but you can't do anything with the way men basically
live until you change his heart. A man has to be right
with God first before he can be right with his fellowman
and nature. We must begin to do this, or as Jeremiah
said, "We shall surely die!"

The third great message of Jeremiah to the people
of Judah (he was sent to prison for this prediction)
was that man's greatest work was not in the soil nor
in the environment, but in faith in God! He believed
that God was the author and creator of life. He said,
"Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; 'And
ye shall be my people, and I will be your God."
(Jeremiah 30:22)

The problem of ecology is too great for man to com-
prehend; we need God's intervention. We need some-
thing in the world today to cause man to trust God.
Maybe the great calamity that is facing us, the break-
down of the environment in which we live, may be that
destruction which will cause our people to get down
on their knees and stop trusting in themselves and
at last put their faith in God! Here in America, where
destruction will come first, we need to submit to the
spiritual principles of Jesus Christ. We need to be
repentant men and women. We need to be born again
of the spirit, and being a part of God's program and
kingdom, stop our opposition to His will. We need to
work with God, not against Him. We need to know
the destruction of the earth is a by-product of our poor

relationship to almighty God and His children on
face of the earth. We have to learn to love one anotl
We may not be worthy of such love, but it is
way of neutralizing the ecological system of natj;
and man. There is no other way to weld up the sir
disobedience of children into a common brotherh
but, "To love one another."

Jeremiah said, "Thus saith the Lord of hosts,
God of Israel, 'Amend your ways and your doings, ,
I will cause you to dwell in this place.' " (Jeremji
7:3) Well, my Christian friends, Jeremiah foughli
loosing battle. The land was devastated; the pecj;
were carried away to Babylon, and it took three h-
dred years for the land again to be inhabited by l>
children of God! While in captivity, even the people ]E
God almost became extinct because they turned )t
to God but to their captors. When Ezekiel preacheci
those in captivity, he saw nothing but dry bones. !

The Lamentations of Jeremiah is the saddest reel
in all the books of the Bible. Page after page, we r ji
where the people were "weeping and crying over Jc|.
salem." Jeremiah lamented over the unwillingness i
the people to repent and turn to God. The very f
chapter in the book of Lamentations is descriptive
that day. Perhaps you will agree with me, it is e
a commentary for the day in which we live. Lisjj
to it! "How does the city sit so solitary? Once, it \'>
full of people and beautiful on the face of the eaij.
It is now empty. Why has this great place become
a widow? It is lost from the world in which she li\
She that was so great among the nations of the eai
and princes who were known in the provinces; r.
has she now become a tributary in a foreign laii
She weepeth sore at night, and her tears are continue;
upon her cheeks. Among all her lovers, she has m|i
to comfort her.

Jerusalem had greviously sinned. Therefore, she
removed from all who honored her. Now, despised
all, because they have seen her nakedness, and
filthiness is upon her. (Lamentations 1:8) "See, O Lc ,
and consider; for I am become vile." (Lamentati
1:11)

Then Jeremiah closes the chapter with this stifl
ment, Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? beh< ,
and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorr
which is done unto me, wherewith the Lord hath affl
ed me in the day of his fierce anger." (Lamentation
12 ) "For my land is passing away, my sighs are mai
and my heart is faint unto death."

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HISTORY
SRETHREN CHURCH

The Loree Brethren Church is located seven miles
south of Peru, Indiana in a rural community.

This church was organized in March 1883 and ser-
vices were in the Biggs Barn one half mile north of
the present building.

On August 3, 1885 Oliver and Laura Worl deeded one
acre of land for building purposes. A frame church
building was erected. The present church is located on
this same ground. This church was called the Bunker
Hill Brethren Church. On January 3, 1893 the name
was changed to the Loree Brethren Church.

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Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Thomas

Ne?v Building replaces old (in background)

On February 8, 1908 a committee was appointed to
make plans for a new church building. In June 1908 the
frame building was moved to the east side of the lot and
the present structure was erected. This new building
was dedicated January 24, 1909.

In 1948 an addition to the church was built on each
side of the pulpit. This was dedicated May 22, 1948.

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By 1958 the Sunday School attendance had out grown
the present building. It was decided to build a new 40'
by 60' building joining the north side of the present
building.

The ground breaking for the new addition was held
Sunday morning, August 16, 1959 in a very clever way.
Using a walking plow with a long rope attached, the
congregation pulled the plow showing the united effort
of all in building this new addition. Work was started
September 15, 1959 and wa^ used for Sunday School
Classes for the first time April 10, 1960. The dedication
was May 29.

In 1919 the former parsonage was purchased f
$1,800. Later it was remodeled and a two car gara{>
was built.

Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Stewart were the first pastor ai|
wife to live in the parsonage. They had been living j
Bunker Hill before the parsonage was purchased. The
have been ten pastors and families live in the form1'
parsonage.

Rev. W. E. Thomas is the eighteenth pastor to senj

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th3 Loree church.

On July 25, 1958 the half acre on which the new par-
sonage is located was deeded to the church. Work was
started on the new parsonage June 27, 1963. Rev. and
Mrs. Thomas moved into the new house Nevember 14,
1963.

The parsonage was dedicated January 5, 1964 at tlj
Sunday morning service with open house in tl
afternoon.

On Sunday evening, November 28, 1965, a Thanh
giving meal was served in the basement of the ne
addition with the history of the church being given ai
the burning of the notes leaving the church witho
any indebtedness.

The Loree Church has been blessed over the mar
years with good ministers and leadership within tl
membership of the church. Without the faithfulness ai
Christian spirit that has been shown by the membe
desire to serve in the work of the Lord, the church wou
not have been blessed as it has over the 87 years.

ctober 7, 1972

HISTORY OF THE LOREE CHOIR

The Loree choir had a quiet beginning in August
1947. "They've never had a choir at the church, it will
>ver last" were the remarks of several in the congre-
ition. We indeed had our growing pains and until
arch of 1948 we were spasmodic and struggling. How-
er, the Lord indeed wanted us to be serious about
ir serving Him through the choir, so we were urged
' Rev. Robert Higgins, the minister at that time, to
ally work at getting members and new robes. In one
ars time we were working together with faithful
tendance at practice and Sunday morning worship. We
it our robes in October 1948.

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barter members of the choir are Mrs. John Edward
rgerhuff, the director, Bessie Lippold, Pianist, Mr.
d Mrs. Omer Lippold, Mrs. Herrell Waters, Edw.
ppold and Paul LeMaster. There have been a total
55 people who have at one time or another sung with
, Of this number two are deceased, Dale Miller and
id Jackson. The present Choir has twenty members.

Organist, Ronald LeMaster

The idea was conceived in 1962 to invite churches
in our area to join in a combined choir to present an
Easter Cantata. God blessed our efforts and with the
help of the Southern Miami County Ministerial Assoc-
iation, now in the 10th year, it has grown to include
eleven churches and people come for many miles to
fill the church and enjoy the Easter message in song.

In celebrating our 25th anniversary we truly praise
the Lord, and words cannot be expressed for the joy
we each have found singing together to glorify His
Name.

PASTORS SERVING THE LOREE CHURCH

BOARD OF DEACONS

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew York, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon
}<rk, Mr. and Mrs. Herrell Waters, Mr. and Mrs.
Cter Lippold, Mr. and Mrs. Paul LeMaster, Mrs.
Ctherine Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jenkins.

Jonathan Swihart
J. W. Fitzgerald
W. W. Sommers
R. R. Teeter
Daniel Hopkins
A. S. Menaugh
A. E. Whittecl
Wm. Lytle

C. A. Stewart
A. E. Whitted

D. A. C. Teeter
C. Y. Gilmer

S. M. Whetstone
C. C. Grisso
Arthur Tinkle
Robert Higgins
Claude Studebaker
Horace Huse
W. E Thomas

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Smithville, Ohio— The September 17
worship service was recorded for
later broadcast on WTOF/FM.
Also included was an interview
with Pastor Long prior to the ser-
vice by George Courles of the
radio station. The Peoples-Mer-
chant Trust Co. is sponsoring
these programs of churches in the
listening area of WTOF/FM to
acquaint the people with various
opportunities for worship along
with a brief history of their min-
istry, beliefs, and outreach. Dates
and time of broadcast will be an-
nounced when WTOF informs us
of the schedule. We praise God for
this timely opportunity to share
our witness for Christ.

Hunting-ton, Ind. — A revival at Hunt-
ington First Brethren Church was
scheduled for Oct. 8-15, 1972. Every
evening at 7:30 p.m., Rev. M. W.
Dodds, pastor of Bryan Brethren
Church, Bryan, Ohio, was the
Evangelist for this revival. The
"Jubilaires" singing group enter-
tained each evening from 7:30
to 8:00.

Bryan, Ohio — Bryan, Ohio was the
setting for a Revival which hap-
pened on October 1 thru the 6.
Dr. J. D. Hamel was the Evangelist
with Rev. M. W. Dodds as the
pastor.

Twelve Mile, Ind. — On September 24
Rev. Kindley was the speaker for
the Center Chapel Homecoming.

Twelve Mile, Ind. — Rev. Kenneth
Howard, from the Peru Brethren
Church, was the active Evan-
gelist for the Revival Services held
October 1 through the 8 at
the Corinth Brethren Church in
Twelve Mile, Ind.

Memorials

LOCKHART. Elta Loekhart, 62,
of Bryan, Ohio died at Lutheran
Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind. on Sept.
6, 1972. Memorial services were con-
ducted by Rev. M. Wr. Dodds on Sept.
9 at the Oberlin and Ford Memorial
Funeral Home with interment in the
Fountain Grove Cemetery, Bryan,
Ohio.

TYNER. Mrs. Pearl Brubaker
Tyner, 84, died, Sept. 9 in The
Pleasant View Nursing Home. She
was and active member of the Col-
lege Corner First Brethren Church
where memorial services were con-
ducted by Rev. Arthur H. Tinkel. She
leaves her husband, Clark, two
daughters; the eldest, Mrs. Herman
(Edna) Hood, a deaconess, and two
sons; the youngest, Howard, an ac-
tive pastor in a Methodist Church.
The other members are all active
in churches. 'Absent from the body,
but present with the Lord."

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MITCHELL. Dale Mitchell, a faith-
ful servant of the Lord and active
member of the Burlington First
Brethren Church went home to be
with the Lord on July 5, 1972.
Funeral services were held in the
Burlington First Brethren Church
by Albert O. Curtright. Burial was
in the Burlington Cemetery.

Albert O. Curtright

McKEE-SNYDER. Nancy M<
and Thomas Snyder were unite
marriage on July 29, in the Co.
Corner Brethren Church, where
are both members. Rev. Free
Snyder, father of the groom,
formed the ceremony. Mrs. Sn
is a first grade teacher in RoseL
Indiana where the young couple
making their home. Tom spent
year on the staff at Riverside C
tian Training School at Lost Ci
Ky. Our prayers go> with this ye
couple as they spend Christian
and witnessing in this new ven
of life.

Rev. Fredrick Snyd

CLASSIN-GILLESPIE. Rarer::,
Classin and Timothy P. Gillelie
were united in marriage on Ju){l,
1972 in the Calvary United Methcist
Church, Johnstown, Pa. by :,v,
A. H. Shaffer. Timothy is a meu^n
of the Vinco Brethren Church.

KEELING-BROWN. Julie Kee
and Kenneth Brown were unite
a double ring ceremony at
Tucson Brethren Church on Sep
ber 2 at 7:30 p.m. by the pas to
was an open church wedding
friends and members of the chu

BENSON-SWEET. Carol Ann
-son and Donald Lee Sweet \
united in marriage on August
1972 at the College Corner Bretl
Church. Rev. Duane Dukson
formed the ceremony.

Goldenaires

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Davis
brated their 50>th Wedding Ann!
sary Sunday, September 10, 1
They attend the Bryan First Bi h-
ren Church of Bryan, Ohio.

Mr. and Mrs. Hartzell Holijs.
members of the Pleasant View Bi I
ren Church of Vandergrift, Pa. |
brated their 52nd Wedding Anni |
sary on Sept. 6, 1972.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH

Vinco, Pa. — 18 by Baptism
Twelve Mile, Ind. — 5 by Baptist! |
Bryan, Ohio — 3 by Baptism
Waynesboro, Pa. — 2 by Baptism

)ctober 7, 1972

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TEACHER SCHOOL TO OPEN

Tanglewood School of the Bible, a new kind of teacher-
raining institution, will open in Sarasota soon. Class
essions were scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 11.

It's different from most schools. All of the 14 faculty
aembers are highly qualified — seven hold master's
egrees and three have completed doctorate programs.
Phey have volunteered to serve without pay.

No tuition is charged to the students, except for a
legislation fee and a small charge for materials and
redit units.

Class sessions will be held in three local churches:
'irst Brethren Church, 150 N. Shade Ave., Evangelical
'ree Church, Hillview Street at Tuttle Avenue; St.
ohn's Uni/ted Methodist Church on Bee Ridge Road.

"Our school will stress spiritual adequacy in a scien-
fic age," said Dr. R. Arlo Odegaard, dean of Tangle-
rood School and acting registrar.

Dr. Odegaard holds degrees from the Juilliard School

jf Music, New York City; Trinity Seminary and Bible

pllege, Minneapolis; Friends Institute of Cleveland,

»hio; University of Alaska; Northgate Graduate School

Theology in Seattle, Wash.

Dr. J. D. Hamel, President of Tanglewood, said the
Jew school will be "interdenominational in spirit, evan-
jelical and practical in education."

Teacher training and leadership courses for the first
2-week (or 12 classroom sessions) semester will include
ie following topics: Old Testament survey, New Testa-
Lent survey, Understanding People, Sunday School Suc-
;ss, Personal Evangelism and Biblical Interpretation.

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Dr. J. D. Hamel, left, and Dr. R. Arlo Odegaard
discuss plans for the new Tanglewood School
for the Bible, scheduled to open here Monday,
Sept. 11.

TUCSON REPORTS

Greetings from sunny Tucson. Sunday, September 3
>ened our Sunday School year with 101 in attendance,
! over last year at this time. Vernelle Sullivan is our
sw Sunday School Superintendent. We are looking
•rward to new out reach and witness in our S.S. Depart -
ent this year.

We were honored with word and testimony in song
om the Ray Aspinall family, missionaries on furlough
om our mission field in Argentina. Rev. Aspinall
ought the morning message using as his text, Eph.
11-16. The service ended with one re-dedication to
ission work, and followed with baptism of three per-
ns. The evening service we were again privileged to
sar from the Aspinalls bringing a message in song,
ith in Spanish and English. They favored us with
lave Faith in God," 'Wait and Trust In Him," "He's
erything to Me," and "Heaven Came Down and Glory
lied My Soul." Jim Burke, one of our own laymen
ought a special message in song "He Touched Me,"
•companied by Marie Fanning on the piano.

Rev. Aspinall brought a number of slides and told of
eir work in Argentina at the Eden Bible Institute. We
ally feel more a part of the mission work when we
ive the joy and privilege of meeting our own Brethren
issionaries. We are looking forward to having Rev.

Aspinall with us this fall or winter for a missionary
conference.

Sunday, the 3 was also our Faith-Promise Mission
Sunday. Our goal for this year $5700.00 (Dec. 1971 - Dec.
1972). Our in-gatherings to date total $3766.43. We
PRAISE THE LORD for this exciting challenge to
GIVE as He provides through our mission outreach
program.

One of the changes in this quarters S.S. Department is
elective S.S. Classes. Rev. Stoggsdill is teaching one
class using text, Bible and Ramm's "The Right, The
Good, and The Happy." Evangelical Christian Ethics
for today. Other classes will begin soon with Marge and
Vernon Grisso as teachers.

Another step forward in service is the Sunday School
classes taking part in our evening services. Bringing
the devotional part of the program with witness in song,
readings, scripture and prayer.

Our Lord has blessed us with a tremendous amount
of talent from our Tucson Brethren and we are seeing
more each week as individuals are witnessing in special
services as the Lord guides them.

We see a new spiritual awaking among our people
as the "let go, and let God" control their lives and be
used in the greatest program in the world, Jesus Christ
— the same yesterday — today — and forever

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Ordination of . . .

JIMMIE RODGER GEASLEN

JIMMIE R. GEASLEN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rod ■
H. Geaslen, Washington, D.C., was born April 18, If
in Hagerstown, Maryland. He attended public schcj;
there until his family moved to Washington, D.C., dur|;
Jim's senior year of high school.

He graduated from Suitland High School in lji
and attended Prince George's Junior College for <;.>
year. In 1966 he transferred to Ashland College, i\
graduated from the same in 1969. After receiving ji
B.A. degree in Psychology, Jim entered Ashland Tr |-
logical Seminary where he will receive a Master |:
Divinity degree upon completion of work in DecemU
1972.

Jim has previously served as a student pastor in 1
Glenford Brethren Church at Glenford, Ohio. At pi'
ent he is teaching creative Sunday School class <jl
working with junior high youth at the First Bretkji
Church, Ashland, Ohio.

In July 1968, Jim married Carol Deeter, daughter!:
Mr. and Mrs. J. Perry Deeter of Dayton, Ohio. Cajl
graduated from Ashland College in 1971 with a seco •
ary teaching certificate. The couple have a four-moiji
old daughter, Jill.

Jim does not have any definite plans yet, but he ho;);
to serve the Brethren Church in some type of minist;,

PERSONS OFFICIATING IN THE SERVICE

Rev. Robert L. Keplinger

Washington Brethren Church, Washington, D.C. j
Rev. Donald R. Rinehart

Professor, Ashland College and Seminary.
Rodger H. Geaslen

Moderator, Washington Brethren Church
William E. Cooksey

Chairman of Deacon Board,

Washington Brethren Church

WHY DID GOD SEND HIS SON

Why did God send His Son

To this dark, sinful world

To people who rejected Him,

Oppressed and finally crucified Him.

Among His very own, He could find no compassion,

No welcoming, no open hearts.

Why did He come from glory

A glory such as we have never seen, or

Could but half believe if we were told.

From a loving Father's care to a distant

World of vain and fettered hearts, of jealous men

Who only thought of Him with rancor in their hearts

And would not open them and let him in.

An only Son! How could He let Him go!

Would you or I so freely give knowing what was to come

That He must walk alone and face a cross

At the end of a short life,

Oh what a loss!

A loss? Oh yes, to those who never heed his call

Who never know the love that encompasses all
Who turn aside as many did when he would walk

with them
Beside the sea, upon a mountain path, or through

the town.
A loss? He would not call it so.
If only one among the millions through the ages

came to know him
And accept this greatest offering love can give,
His very life upon that cross that men might live
As He Himself has lived and will live evermore
He only stands and knocks and you must open up

the door.

This poem was written by Edith Moore, org(\
ist at the Highland Brethren Church. She is j
mother of Brian Moore, Pastor of The Brethl
Church of Derby, Kansas.

tober 7, 1972

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VtSSlONARy

news

PERILS AND REWARDS IN A MINISTRY

rhe Psalmist says "though I walk through the valley
the shadow of death, I will fear no evil." (Psalms 23:
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednigo said to king
buchadnezzar, "Our God whom we serve is able to
iver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will
iver us out of thine hand," (Daniel 3:17). When king
rius put Daniel in the lions' den God saved his life,
niel said to the king "My God hath sent his angel,
1 hath shut the lion's mouth, and that they not hurt
(Daniel 6:22). The Lord saved apostle Paul in his
aistry from many hazards and ordeals and he de-
res, "of the Jews five times received I forty stripes
e one. Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I
tied, thrice I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day
ave been in the deep; In journeyings often, in perils
waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own
intry men, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the
r, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in
lis among false brethren; in weariness and painful-
s, in watching often, in cold and nakedne3S. . . .
? God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which
ithe blessed for evermore, knoweth that I lie not."
{ Corinthians 11: 24-31).

jVith intense gratitude to God I testify that the Lord
ed the life of a meek and unworthy person like me
m the death valley in our evangelistic trip to the
'?rior agency village Pathakota. The lives of five
pie were saved by God to be a witness unto Him in
se days of crying need for evangelism.

>n the 12th of April 1972, we rented a jeep and started
vh. five people, Pastor Anantha Rao, Evangelist
^varatnam, Orphanage boy Satyam, the driver and
nself. We started early in the morning from Rajah-
rmdry. My wife prepared food for us to eat on the
wf. We carried food, water and two big cans of gaso-
■ I. We were not sure how arduous the journey would

but what we knew was that it would be a long one.

\ *

by Rev. K. Prasanl-ha Kumar

We hoped to reach Pathakota by evening and were
counting on having our dinner at Pathakota.

We went through Narsipatnam and Chintapally. When
we reached Chintapally we were caught in heavy pour-
ing rain and we could not proceed; therefore, we had to
stop the jeep on the road. When the sky was clear we
tried to go ahead but the jeep refused to start. As the
engine was full of rain water we had to clean all the
water and pust it to enable it to start. Fortunately the
jeep started without giving much trouble. We traveled
on a good road until we reached Darakonda from here
we entered the dense forest.

As there was no proper track for travel through the
forest, we took the guidance of Mr. Jeevaratnam a native
of Pathakota. After plodding on for five miles through
the forest we came to a place where the track branched
off into two paths. Mr. Jeevaratnam, our sole guide was
unable to decide which way was the right one. After
some hesitation we followed one track and still it was
uncertain if we were on the right path. We stopped the
jeep and Mr. Jeevaratnam went to the near-by village
to ascertain which was the correct way for us to take.
We were told that we were on the wrong track. When
we took to the right track and had traveled about two
miles, darkness set in. By then we crossed a number
of unusually swollen streams, some on Bamboo brides
some we waded through the waters. We were informed
that there were many more rivulets to cross.

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About 7 o'clock in the evening we were in the interior
forest and it was very dark and to add to our diffi-
culties it started raining again. The jeep was snorting
along the wet ground and hazardous bamboo bridges.
The rain and terrific wind were lashing against us from
all sides. Suddenly a hugh branch of a tree crashed a
few yards in front of our jeep with a fearful thud. By
God's grace we escaped from being smashed — jeep and
all. The way was blocked and to proceed was impossible.
The only alternative left for us was to apply our physical
strength to break as many offshoots as possible until
only the main branch remained. In the glow provided
by the jeep lights we worked on the small branches and
finally cleared the way by pushing aside the big trunk-
like branch.

As it was late, and as we had yet a long distance to
traverse, the driver drove as fast as possible through
the jungle. Then in an instant when our jeep touched
the brink of a wooden bridge I was, as it were, prompted
to stop the jeep. Immediately I asked the driver to
stop the jeep, and leaped out and found the water rush-
ing along swiftly. There were no traces of the bridge
and afterwards we learned it was reduced to ashes in
the wild fire. The tumultuous waters were about 15
feet down below the ground level, and about 25 feet
wide. There was no knowing how deep the waters ran.
I am certain it was only the Holy Spirit that gave me.
the needed prompting in that perilous moment and
saved our lives from a watery grave. Another dreadful
thing about it is that if any misfortune overcame us
there, no one would come to know of it for a couple of
days even, as seldom people move around in that area
for it is an unwanted region. "Then the proud waters
had gone over our soul. Blessed be the Lord, who hath
not given us as a prey to the teeth." Psalm 124:5, 6.
This became true.

We were in a fix to decide whether to retrace our
steps or stay right there at the spot until dawn. Our
hearts were overflowing with prayers of gratitude to
God for preserving us from miserable death. On the
advise of Mr. Jeevarathnam we traced our way to the
village Cheruku Maadulu which is said to be eight miles
to the rear of us. The calculation of distances by the
agency people is very peculiar. From hill-top to hill-top
they calculate distances. But invariably the distance will
be two or three times more than their calculaion, when
we measure on the ground between those two hills.

So, by the time we reached Cheruku Maadulu it was
about 10:00 P.M. The jeep speedometer recorded 198
miles (recorded in kilometers). We were all hungry
and tired. On the way we ate the remaining of the food
we took along with us. All we had were little left-overs.
There were hardly 10 houses in that village and no one
could provide us food nor proper shelter. We were pro-
vided a 3 feet wide veranda of a hut to stretch ourselves.
The family in that house was very hospitable. They
gave us hot water to wash and allowed us to sleep on
their veranda.

After having a pleasant warm washing on that rainy
day we nibbled something and invited the family in that
house to join us in the prayer meeting. After the meet-
ing we gave them a New Testament and few tracts. It
was heartrending to learn they had never heard about
Jesus Christ. We were so happy that the Lord gave
uj the opportunity to witness under such strange
circumstances.

Being awfully tired we made an effort to sleep on tli
small veranda but the fear of the dense forest interim
haunted us and sleep which would have been a luxur |
would not come. None of us could sleep as we wen 1
hearing the howls and cries of the animals and wh|
was worse hunger, rain, and cold wind .were added
them. There was lurking fear that some wild anim!
might come and chew my hanging feet. Fortunate
nothing of that sort happened and we were in sa
hands.

No sooner did we see the dawn, then we all packed oi
materials and started our journey to Pathakota. We lei
the jeep at that place and started by foot. Our host gay*
us two men to carry our stuff. We crossed about fori
streams some on bamboo bridges. After walking wil
hungry stomachs for about two hours we reach*
Pathakota.

Pathakota is a village with 22 houses and about c
families. There was no religion of any kind except tl
worship of the hill goddess. Our Evangelist Jeevaratnaj
is the only soul who is witnessing for Christ. There
growing need! All the villagers joined together and bui
a new prayer house. The people in this area are trul
hungry for the Gospel and it is expected that many ne
contacts will be made for Christ.

After being fortified with an excellent breakfast i
Mr. Jeevaratnam's house we visited the other hom*
and prayed for them. On that morning they all came an
attended the dedication service of the prayer hous
I was thrilled with unspeakable joy and grew excited 1
see the whole village coming to join in prayer and
forgot all the bitter experience we had undergone 1
reach this much coveted village. We all praised tl
Lord for making the trip a very fruitful and a blesse
one.

After finishing our work in Pathakota we walkej
back to the jeep and commenced our return trip. W
crossed the forest without much difficulty and gave on
thanks to our Lord for the rain. The jeep tracks of th
previous night guided us to negotiate the main roai
faster. We found that we were short of gas to reach th
gas station on our way back. So we went to Uppei
Seeleru, 15 miles in the opposite direction. After unde |
going all the trouble to go there we were informed the;
it was a government gas station and they do not sei
to others except on special permission. We were coi
strained to spend three full hours before we coulj
finally manage to secure the gas we required. By tftj
time I reached home it was 1:30 A.M.

Can I refrain from praising the Lord, for all His lovin
care, protection and never-ceasing guidance in my mil;;
istry? It is truly wonderful and a very rewarding e:
perience! I join the Psalmist and declare, "Though
walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I wij
fear no evil; for He is with me." j

jber 7, 1972

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NEW ARRIVAL EN
TO OCCUPY NEW

General Conference the announcement was made
the Kumars had been blessed with the arrival of a
K. Sudhir Kumar became a part of this family

August 7, 1972 joining his sisters Shanti and Sunita.

i thanksgiving goes up with that of Prasanth and

nala for the safe arrival of their son.

$$£%..

shop K. Vijayaratnam and his son Rev. K.
•antha Kumar at the dedication of the new
lence in India.

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New home built by the Kumars in Rajahmundry

Those normally receiving missionary pictures will be
receiving a new one of this family, as soon as we can
got one from India, updating and including both Sunita
and Sudhir.

On June 25, 1972, Prasanth and Nirmala dedicated
their new home which has been built in Rajahmundry.
Pastors of six denominations participated in the service
of dedication with the father of Prasanth, Bishop K.
Vijayaratnam in charge of the service. From afar, we
too offer our blessing on this new home, and enlarged
family, and pray that God will continue to bless as this
couple begin this new phase of their lives, working out
of their own home.

CALLING

OUR

CONTINENT

CHRIST

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Hi Y'All,

Well, here I am back at Ashland College struggling
to finish my last year on this campus. The summer was
short (but beautiful) yet I'm glad to get into the swing
01 things here again. So far my classes are hard, my
hours are long, and my time is filled. But, what else
is new?! Don't let me fool you. I love it mostly.

Conference was an exciting week. We did so many
things as well as accomplishing a great deal. Our pro-
gram was based on the topic "Reaching Our Sisters for
Christ" with the daily programs revolving around these
subtopics; Tuesday's "Reach Out" with the Crusaders,
Wednesday's "Open Up" with Miss Bonnie Munson,
Thursday's "Sing Out" with Rev. Brad Weidenhamer,
Friday's "Filler Up" with Mrs. Kathy (Miller) Albright,
and Saturday's "Come On" with our President, Cher
Shannon. I hope that you realize that you really missed
some great programs and meeting seme neat people.

Saturday morning was our big day for business and
things. We had our installation of our new officers out-
side on the patio of the Arts and Humanities Building
with Rev. Don Rowser, our General Conference Moder-
ator. All our officers are capable and qualified girls
who are willing to serve Sisterhood to their best. That's
all that Christ asks of us.

K#*"'..

Kathy Miller is our new President from Johnstown,
Pa. Her address is 66 Clover St., Johnstown, Pa. 15902.
Our Vice President is Gloria Stout. She is a junior
music major here at Ashland so I'll give you her college
address, 203 Myers Hall, Ashland College, Ashland,
Ohio 44805. I am again your General Secretary with a
religion major. My school address is 213 Myers Hall,
Ashland College, Ashland, Ohio 44805. Our Financial
Secretary is Kathy Harding, a Senior at Ashland High
School. Her address is presently 1005 Claremont Ave.,
Ashland, Ohio 44805. Literature Secretary is again Paula
Tinkel who is a Sophomore here. She can be reached at
201 Clark Hall, Ashland College, Ashland, Ohio 44805.
Paula has an Assistant Literature Secretary, Joan
Hamel. Joan is a Junior from Sarasota, Florida living
in 106 Clark Hall, Ashland College, Ashland, Ohio 44805.
Norma Grumbling is our Treasurer again this year. She
is a Senior Home-Economics major and is rooming with
Gloria in 203 Myers Hall.

Mrs. Dee Keplinger who has faithfully and effectively
served Sisterhood for many years felt that she must

by Sherry Barnharr

serve God in other directions this year. We are so tha
ful and proud to have had Dee with us. She truly gc
us her best, and always contributed a great deal. Than
Dee.

Our new Patroness is our past Assistant, Mrs. Gr:
Radcliff. She has been so helpful and loving in the p
that I know her year will be great. Her address is F
Box 427, Milford, Indiana 46542. Mrs. Judy Tinkel is (
new Assistant Patroness. She has just moved from N
Paris to Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Her new address is 2
Otsego Dr., Ft. Wayne, Indiana 4682.

You'll get to know each of these girls a little throu
the Senior Bible Studies. We are each writing one
the Seniors each month and Mrs. Gary Taska is writ:
our Junior ones, I'll give you a hint . . . they are
going to be good.

Joan Holsinger from the Park Street Church here
Ashland received the S.M.M. Scholarship award. T
goes to an outstanding girl who will be a Freshman
Ashland College in the fall. Applications come out
the spring from me for anyone who is interested.

Last year our project was to help the Missiog
Board to support Miss Bonnie Munson's work in
Petersburg, Florida. We received at Conference throu
the Ingathering Service $465.00 for this project. ]
proud of you all. We all also voted to adopt the sa
project for next year.

Well girls, I had quite a lot to tell you and I've ramb
enough. All I want to say now is y'all really pray i
really try to do your best for Jesus. Sisterhood is a n
organization and I'm glad that our church has it.

Yours in Christ,
Sherry

tober 7, 1972

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PEACE IS THE WILL OF GOD

The Christian non-resistant
pacifist position

Introduction to the Articles on the Christian and War

The articles on the Christian and War printed in this issue of the Evangelist
are taken from a paperback book with the same title, The Christian and War, pub-
lished by the Historic Peace Churches and the International Fellowship of Recon-
ciliation, September 1970, paperback, 750. Permission has been granted by the pub-
lishers to use these articles. Copies of the book are available from the Brethren
Book Store.

The first three articles in the book were originally written to develop conversa-
tion within churches on the Christian attitude toward war. In 1948 at the Amsterdam
Assembly of the World Council of Churches the assembly began to struggle with the
problem of the Christian and war. As a result of this the three historic peace
churches — Church of the Brethren, the Society of Friends and the Mennonites —
collaborated to develop Part I of the book on "Peace is the Will of God." Part II
of the book entitled "God Wills Both Justice and Peace" was written by non-pacifists
Professor Reinhold Niebuhr and Bishop Angus Dun in reply to Part I.

The articles included can give us Brethren a "taste" of what is in the book. It
is our hope that churches and individuals will use the book as a resource tool for
further study as we continue to work through our own position on the issue of the
Christian and War.

Yours for peace,

The Peace Committee of

The Brethren Church

Love and the way of the cross

Christians all agree that the essence Oif the Gospel
he love of God reaching down to redeem and trans-
n the imperfections and sin which mar the life of
' i, and further, that this love must call forth in man
ke expression of redemptive love for his fellow man.
Lis is my commandment, that ye love one another, as
ave loved you" (John 15:12).

'hose who read the New Testament in this perspective

. find themselves in agreement with the numerous

upetent Christian scholars who have examined the

i sages commonly quoted in discussion of the peace

], war issue, studying them objectively and with no

tmpt to read meaning into them. They will recognize

:lt the words and spirit of the Gospels fully warrant

a Amsterdam statement that "war is incompatible

!i the teachings and example of Christ"; furthermore,

at the cross of Christ, the heart of our faith, the

]pis by which God's love operates redemptively in a

Id of sin, speaks against war, for it stands for the

?ptance of unlimited suffering, the utter denial of

, and the complete dedication of life to the ministry

edemption.

ut that cross is not merely exemplary, nor is the

to which it gives expression only redemptive, for

fond the cross lies the resurrection, and the moral

ejewal of the believer, "that like as Christ was raised

from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so

also should walk in newness of life" (Rom. 6:4).

is through the Scriptures and the light of Christ

ling into the human heart man is made aware of

the vital distinction in the sight of God between good
and evil, right and wrong: aware that the problem of
good and evil is bound up with the problem of his rela-
tionship with his brother; and aware increasingly that
the overcoming of evil with good and the establishment
of relationships of love and co-operation with his fellow
man are possible to him only by the power of God work-
ing within him. The clear teachings of Christ: "Love
your enemies"; "Do good to them that hate you"; "Re-
sist not evil"; etc., bear the unmistakable authority
both of his spoken word as recorded in Scripture and
of the inner witness of his Spirit. The Sermon on the
Mount is in spirit declarative as well as imperative —
such is the natural conduct of the children of God.

These assertions do not mean that we can achieve
an easy perfection nor do they assume that human
endeavour alone can bring about a warless world within
history. Sin and violence will remain with us as long as
man continues to abuse his moral freedom. The Chris-
tian himself is still subject to sin and to human limita-
tion and still beset by the violence of the world. It is only
the miracle of divine love that lifts him up, enabling him
to realize the divine purpose of his existence. But he
cannot claim that love without accepting the disciple-
ship it entails with all its consequences. It is the heart
of our position that once having been laid hold of by
God through Christ the Christian owes Him unqualified
obedience. He may not calculate in advance what this
may mean for himself or for society and obey only so
far as seems practicable. The Christian is thus placed
in a position of inevitable and endless tension. Though
he lives in the world and participates in the activities

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that belong to human life, he must recurrently face
situations where loyalty to Christ, to the new "aeon"
in which he already stands means refusal to the world,
"in which" he is, but "of which" he is not. Perhaps
nowhere does this conflict of loyalties become more
articulate or more acute than in the question of war.
But here as elsewhere in life the Christian has put one
weapon, to "overcome evil with good." His whole life
must be one of unflinching fidelity to the way of re-
demptive love, even though it be the way of the cross.

b. The Church

In his discipleship, however, the Christian is not an
isolated individual whose faith is a matter merely of
private interest. He is a member of the Church, the
universal community established by Christ in which His
Spirit must reign and His will must be done, and from
which must go out into all society the saving and heal-
ing ministry of the Gospel. "Nothing stood out more
clearly in the thought and work of the Oxford Confer-
ence than the recognition that the Church in its essential
nature is a universal society, united in its one Lord, and
that in Him there can be neither Jew nor Greek, Bar-
barian nor Scythian, bond nor free" (31-Ox). Further,
"the Church should witness in word, in sacramental
life, and in action to the reality of the kingdom of God
which transcends the world of nations" (183-Ox). In
her transcendent life the Church already lives in the
new aeon which she is called to manifest. As His body
she lives according to the new "law of liberty," and we
who are her members are called to "stand fast in the
liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free" (Gal. 5:1),
a freedom which no exercise of earthly authority can
ever impair or usurp. Her source of life is the final
and absolute reality of God in Christ, who in her
existence manifests that power which will ultimately
triumph over all the forces of darkness. To her has
been entrusted the ministry of reconciliation, and hence-
forth neither she nor her members can engage in
activities contrary to that mission. She is the herald of
the new order, the kingdom of God, and her members
must live within that order. Where in the supposed
interest of the new order they revert to the methods of
violence characteristic of the old they thwart the very
process of redemption which as Christians they are
dedicated, for righteousness cannot spring up from
unrighteousness, nor love from strife.

For Christians to allow themselves to be drawn into
taking sides in war is a denial of the unity of the Body
of Christ. The Christian Church is not provincial or
national, it is universal. Therefore every war in which
churches on each side oondone or support the national
effort becomes a civil war within the Church. Is not
this state of affairs where Christian kills Christian an
even greater breach of ecumenical fellowship than the
deplorable confessional differences that have rent our
unity? Indeed, can we Christians expect the Lord to
restore our unity in worship as long as we put one
another to death on the field o>f battle? Therefore we
humbly submit: The refusal to participate in and to
support war in any form is the only course compatible
with the high calling of the Church of Jesus Christ.

c. Church and State

The Church has to fulfil her mission not in a perfect
society but in a world of men and nations who are
free to spurn the will of God, in an aeon which Scrip-
ture itself recognizes will be marked by the continuing

presence of evil. In the face of social disharmony llh
the Old and New Testament recognizes the autho.y
of the state, as instituted to maintain order by foe,
This seeming contradiction of the ethic of love is cle; |y
the heart of the problem of the Christian attitude towjd
war. |

The classic New Testament passage dealing with jsj
question, Romans 13, says unequivocally that the s jet
is "ordained of God" as an institution or order, wlie
responsibility is the promotion of the good in sociy
and the suppression of evil. St. Paul even concede: !o
the magistrate who bears the sword the lofty tj»
"minister of God." Acceptance of and obedience to je
state is hence a matter of conscience. It is true that e
state, particularly as we know it today, perform ja
host of other functions not connected with the execu p
of justice but salutary and necessary to society. ,t
whatever may be the desirability of these function; In
terms of political philosophy, the primary task of jei
state is still to be guarantor of order, the role in wlfi
it is "a minister of God to thee for good."

In the same breath, however, this passage ass is
that "there is no power but of God." The state has thl
fore only a delegated and limited authority. It posset
nothing of a mystical or metaphysical quality, jo
autonomous norms or existance no ultimate sone
of justice. Indeed this passage appears in a eonljt
where St. Paul had quoted God's words from the s\
of Moses. "Vengeance is mine, I will repay" (Dili
32:35; Rom. 12:19). Thus it is clear that whatejr
authority the state exercises, whatever justice it r.y
be called upon to achieve, is purely of a delega.j.,
relative and provisional nature. At no point may is
functions presume a suspension of the divine will.

Furthermore, the New Testament, and particul /
the Apocalypse, sees in the state also a "demonic" qil-
ity. In this respect it is implicated in the usurped t ■
poral power otf the "prince of this world." This elemi|:,
like a dominant trait in a biological organism, di-
stantly seeks to assert itself, and leads a state, part •
larly one whose power is growing, to overstep is
boundaries, to forget its derivative character, andb
abuse its authority as for example in the prosectiorlf
modern warfare. In the eschatological vision of Sc !>-
ture the kingdoms of this world are therefore visijl
with the righteous wrath of God. The authority wr.ji
they are given becomes the very occasion of their dorj-
fall, and ultimately every functionary of the state step
before God as any other individual. For him therefp
to kill men on the field of battle at the state's beljt
does not divest the deed of its sinful character, ell
though it appears to be a sin less heinous than priv
murder.

In the Old Testament, the first clear reference to
institution of justice in human hands follows
Noachic flood, where God declares: "Whoso sheddji
man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed" (Cl.
9:6), stating thus a maxim later formulated as "I
for eye, tooth for tooth" (Ex. 21:24). In the course
Jewish history, God appears to legitimate military j"
tion, in contrast to his own prohibition of murder: "Tl }i
shalt not kill" (ibid., 20:13). But these behests stfl
in the context of human disobedience, where the pec I
of Israel had to bear the consequence of their ca
wrongdoing. The resulting bloodshed was thus not G( |?
original will for man but rather his judgment on hur ji

ober 7, 1972

Paije Twenty-seven

►bedience, whereby "sin was chastened by sin." We

this clearly in the great drama of Old Testament

ions (e.g. Isaiah 10), where God uses the spontan-

s evil designs of one nation to punish another only

the first to fall under divine judgment itself, often

that very act, even though he had made it subserve

purposes. This principle is still operative today in

achieving of justice and order on the level of divine

servation, on the level where war occurs. Here we

id before that humanly impenetrable mystery where-

the wrath of men, while judged by God, is never-

ess so diverted as to serve his glory, a mystery

ch we encounter even more strikingly in the cru-

don itself.

he role which war plays in the Old Testament has
i a source of difficulty for many people, particularly
those who are most deeply convinced of the unity
he Holy Scriptures. On the other hand the Old Testa-
it especially has been a source book for many who
e sought or felt called to give religious sanction to
tary enterprise. Obviously the various parts of the
le cannot be examined here in regard to this ques-
. The basic problem, however, constituted by the
ning contradiction between the Old and the New
tament, finds its answer in the progression of re-
iptive revelation which culminated in Christ and in
corresponding progressive preparation of man for
advent. The pre-Christian covenant provided for
l's provisional pardon, but they did not alter his
?n state. When Christ said, "Ye have heard that it
l been said," he referred to the old dispensation,
re provisional justice and order were achieved
>ugh the natural laws of "eye for eye" and "tooth
tooth," although this was contrary to God's real
nt then as now. But for those who have been re-
ed and placed into the new dispensation he goes

0 prescribe a wholly different sort of conduct. "I say
> you that ye resist not evil: . . . Love your
nies." In the new economy of grace this vicious
e of human sin is broken; henceforth the Christian
estored from his sinful state and is lifted into the

aeon, "into the glorious liberty of the children of

(Rom. 8:21).

distinction hereby becomes apparent between the

ensation of providence on the one hand, where

ence, including that exercised by the state, remains

tedded in the structure of unredeemed society, and

dispensation of redemption on the other, where man

^stored to unity with God and made "a new creature

hrist," where "old things are passed away" and "all

gs are become new" (II Cor. 5:17), where he cannot

itinue in sin" because he is "dead" to it (Rom. 6:1-2).

re is no provision for the Christian to revert, under

e of circumstances, to the sub-Christian code of

uct. Hence it is clear that man's primary respon-

ity to God may never be annulled by the claims of

state. Under no circumstances, according to our

lerstanding, may the Christian take the life of his

>w man, who also was created in the image of God

for whom Christ died.

rar therefore presents itself to the Christian as a

* -dimensional problem, not only because he himself

ids in two "worlds," but also because in another

ie the state too is of a dual character. In keeping

1 his conscientious affirmation of the state, he seeks
nugh every legitimate secular or political means to

help build the kind of society which can avoid war.
Moreover, with war and its origin so intricately inter-
woven in the texture of social and particularly of
economic life, the Christian conscience cannot renounce
war while tolerating other abuses equally incompatible
with the Christian ethic. In the highest sense, however,
the Christian must regard his direct economic and
political efforts as secondary, inasmuch as they are at
best ameliorative and can never deal with the ultimate
root of war, which is in the perverted human person-
ality. Consequently, paradoxical as it may seem, he
entertains no Utopian illusion that the ethic of the Gos-
pel will be applied in its real meaning in international
affairs as long as men reject the basic claims of Christ,
for their acceptance alone can produce that ethic as
fruit.

It follows that the Christian endeavour to eliminate
war by political and other secular means does not con-
stitute the heart of the Church's peace effort. The task
of the Church does not consist in the statements she
makes on international affairs or in the influence she
exerts on national policies. Whether or not
the Church and Christians engage in war is not
dependent on whether or not war can be avoided.
The Church's most effective witness and action
against war comes on a different level and consists
simply in the stand she takes in and through her mem-
bers in the face of war. Unless the Church, trusting
the power of God in whose hand the destinies of na-
tions lie, is willing to "fall into the ground and die," to
renounce war absolutely, whatever sacrifice of freedoms,
advantages, or possessions this might entail, even to
the point of counselling a nation not to resist foreign
conquest and occupation, she can give no prophetic mes-
sage for the world of nations. As the Oxford report
stated so aptly in another connection, "The first duty
of the Church, and its greatest service to the world, is
that it be in very deed the Church" (57-Ox, already
quoted).

Such a position will admittedly often be misunder-
stood by the world as negativism, evasion of respon-
sibility and even betrayal. Indeed this is precisely the
point that even Christians find difficult to comprehend.
We cannot hope to convince alone by appeal to reason,
for the issue here is one of faith and obedience which
the "natural man" cannot comprehend (I Cor. 2:4, 14).
We can, however, point out that it is not a question
here of evading responsibility but one of correct
diagnosis and remedy. Certainly the Church is the first
to oppose evil wherever it is found, but she cannot
fight this spiritual battle with physical weapons. Even
though the problem of society is not in all respects the
same as the problems of the individual, it remains true
that moral evil has no existence in a community except
as the effect of the evil will of members of the com-
munity, and consequently that social evil cannot be
resolved by violence. Whatever our theory of evil we
know that in practice it lies in the heart of man. It is
not something external to him which can be struck and
smashed or carted away, or which can be destroyed by
an atom bomb. The waging of war only aggravates and
spreads the trouble, and the Christian must turn from
this to the far more difficult and unpopular task of
attacking evil at its root. The only way to end war
is to cease to fight, for the devil cannot be driven out
by Beelzebub.

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LISTING OF CHRISTIAN RADIO
STATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES

ALABAMA

ILLINOIS

Birmingham

WDJC

93.7 FM

Chicago

WMBI

1110 A]'jD

Mobile

WMOO

1500 AM D

WMBI FM

90.1 f:

ALASKA

East Moline

WDLM

960 Al

Glenallen

KCAM

790 AM

Kankakee

WKOC FM

88.3 FI

Nome

KICY

850 AM

LaGrange

WTAQ

1300 All

North Pole

KJNP

1170 AM D

Lincoln

WLCC

88.7 FI

Soldotna

KSRM

920 AM

Peoria

WPEO

1020 AID

ARIZONA

INDIANA

Phoenix

KHEP

1280 AM D

Elkhart

WCMR

1270 AID

KHEP FM

101.5 FM

WXAX

104.7 F]1

Window Rock

KHAC

1300 AM D

Fort Wayne

WFWR

1090 A]

ARKANSAS

Hammond

WYCA

92.3 FI

Hot Springs

KXOW

1420 AM D

Indianapolis

WBRI

1500 Alj

Siloam Springs

KUOA

1200 AM D

Layfayette

WXUS

92.7 FI

KUOA FM

105.7 FM

Paoli

WVAK

1560 Alb

Walnut Ridge

KRLW

1320 AM D

South Bend

WHME

103.1 FM

CALIFORNIA

West Terre Haute

WWVR

105.5 FI

Dinuba

KRDU

1130 AM

IOWA

El Cajon

KECR

93.3 FM

Boone

KFGQ

1260 Alb

Fresno

KBIF

900 AM D

KFGQ FM

99.3 Fli

Lodi

KCVR

1570 AM D

Sioux City

KTFC

103.3 FI

Long Beach

KGER

1390 AM

Waterloo

*KNWS

1090 Aif

Los Angeles

KHOF

99.5 FM

*KNWS FM

101.9 Fli

KFSG

96.3 FM

KANSAS

Merced

KAMB

101.5 FM

Leavenworth

KCLO

1410 AM

Paradise

KEWQ

930 AM D

KCLO FM

98.9 FI!

Redding

KVIP

540 AM D

Newton

KJRG

950 Alb

Sacramento

KEBR

100.5 FM

KFRG FM

92.3 Fli

San Diego

KECR

93.3 FM

Scott City

KFLA

1310 Alb

San Francisco

KEAR

97.3 FM

KFLA FM

94.5 FI

KFAX

1100 AM D

KENTUCKY

:
j

Wasco

KWSO

1050 AM D

Beattyville

WLJC FM

102.3 Fli

COLORADO

Vancleve

WMTC

730 ADD

Denver

KPOF

910 AM D

LOUISIANA

Morrison

KWBI

91.1 FM

Shreveport

KCIJ

980 AI>fi

Pueblo

KFEL

970 AM D

MARYLAND

CONNECTICUT

Baltimore

WRBS

95.1 FT

Middletown

WIHS

104.9 FM

MICHIGAN

FLORIDA

Albion

WUFN

96.7 FI

Auburndale

WTBW

1570 AM D

Battle Creek

wvoo

1500 AM

Miami

WMCU

89.7 FM

Detroit

WBFG

98.7 Fli

Orlando

WTLN

1520 AM D

WMUZ

103.5 FT

WTLN FM

95.3 FM

Grand Rapids

WFUR

1570 ABO

WWQS

105.1 FM

WFUR FM

102.9 Fli

St. Petersburg

WGNP

1520 AM D

Holland

WJBL

94.5 Fli

WGNB FM

101.5 FM

Kalamazoo

WKPR

1420 All

Windermere

WVCF

1480 AM D

Lapeer

WMPC

1230 All

GEORGIA

Mason

WUNN

1110 AliD

Decatur

WAVO

1420 AM D

Muskegon Heights

WKJR

1520 Alp

WAVO FM

94.9 FM

Royal Oak

WEXL

1340 AID

Warner Robins

WAVC

1340 AM D

MINNESOTA

(Macon)

Duluth

WWJC

850 All

HAWAII

Minneapolis

*KTIS

900 Alp

Honolulu

KAIM

870 AM

*KTIS FM

98.5 FT!

KAIM FM

95.5 FM

WCTS

100.3 Fl

KNDI

1270 AM

KNOF

95.3 Fl

IDAHO

MISSOURI

Caldwell

KBGN

910 AM D

Kansas City

KCCV

1510 AlP

Lewiston

Cablevision

TV-9/104 FM

Springfield

KWFC

97.3 FT j

)ober 7, 1972

INTANA
ielgrade

killings

Jlendive
Missoula
BRASKA
'olumbus

forth Platte

)maha

VADA

Larson City

W JERSEY

!amden

'ranklin

fowark

Yenton

fcarepath

W MEXICO

Jallup

W YORK

.uffalo

Iherry Valley

)e Ruyter

thica

toeonta

outh Briston Tnshp.

taten Island

'roy

RTH CAROLINA

Hack Mountain

fount Airy
Winston-Salem
RTH DAKOTA
'argo

[IO

Bowling Green

Canton

Cincinnati

Cleveland

')ayton

jlolland

iiima

Ipringfield

jVaverly

LAHOMA

'ulsa

EGON

dbany

Lshland

Cugene

'ortland

Page Twenty-nine

KGVW
KGVW FM
KURL
KURL FM
KGLE
KGMY

KJSK
KJSK FM
KJLT
KGBI FM

KNIS

WKDN

WLVP
WFME
WCHR
WAWZ

KHAC

WDCX

WJIV

WOIV

WEIV

WGNR

WMIV

WPOW

WHAZ

WFGW
WMIT
WPAQ
WGPL

*KFNW
*KFNW FM

WMGS

WTOF

WAKW

WCRF

WFCJ

WPOS

WTGN

WEEC

WPKO

KORU FM

KWIL
KWIL FM
KRVC
KBMC
KPDQ
KPDQ FM

630 AM D
96.7 FM
730 AM D
97.1 FM
590 AM D
1450 AM

900 AM D
101.1 FM

970 AM D
100.7 FM

94.7 FM

106.9 FM

102.3 FM

94.7 FM

94.5 FM

99.1 FM

1300 AM D

99.5 FM
101.9 FM
105.1 FM
103.7 FM
103.9 FM

95.1 FM
1330 AM
1330 AM

1010 AM
106.9 FM
740 AM D
93.1 FM

900 AM D
97.9 FM

730 AM D

98.1 FM

100.7 FM

1380 AM D

93.3
103.3

93.7
102.3

97.7

103.3 FM

790 AM

107.9 FM

1350 AM D

94.5 FM

800 AM D

93.7 FM

PENNSYLVANIA
Allentown
Apollo
Boytertown
Corry
Danville

Harrisburg

Lancaster

Media

Montrose

Reading

RHODE ISLAND
East Providence

SOUTH CAROLINA

Greenville

St. George
SOUTH DAKOTA

Sioux Falls

TENNESSEE
Memphis

VIRGINIA
Ashland

Norfolk
Roanoke

Staunton

TEXAS
Baytown
Houston

WASHINGTON

Bellingham

Blaine

Lynden

Puyallup
WASHINGTON

Seattle

Spokane

WEST VIRGINIA

Beckley

Charleston

Matewan
WISCONSIN

Madison

Menomonie

Milwaukee

Suring (Green Bay)

WFMZ

WAVL

WBYO

WOTR

WPGM

WPGM FM

WMSP

WDAC

WXUR

WXUR FM

WPEL

WPEL FM

WXAC FM

WRIB

WMUU
WQIZ

;KNWC
;;KNWC FM

KWAM
KWAM FM
WTCV

WIVE

WIVE FM

WXRI

WRIS

WJLM FM

WAFC

WSGM

KWBA
KFMK
KHCB

KERI
KARI
KLYN

KAYE

KGDN
KCFA
KCFA FM
KUDY

WCIR

WVAF FM
WHJC

WRVB

WMNE
WBON FM
WRVM FM

This listing does not include some of the low power stations owned by
Christian colleges. Some of the listed stations are full-time Christian out-
lets tvhile others may allot only a portion of their broadcast day to religious
programs. The listing has been based on information supplied by the sta-
tions and the National Religious Broadcasters.

D Broadcasts during daytime hours only

Stations of Mid-America's Inspirational Network

100.7

910

107.5

1370

1570

96.7

94.9

94.5

690

100.3

1250

96.5

91.3

FM
AM D
FM
AM D
AM D
FM
FM
FM
AM D
FM
AM D
FM
FM

1220 AM D

1260 AM D
810 AM D

1270 AM
96.5 FM

990 AM D
101.1 FM
104.5 FM

1430 AM D
100.1 FM
105.3 FM
1410 AM D
93.5 FM
900 AM D
93.5 FM

1360 AM

97.9 FM

105.7 FM

104.3 FM

550 AM D
106.5 FM
1450 AM D

630 AM
1330 AM D
107.9 FM
1280 AM D

1070 AM D
99.9 FM
1360 AM D

102.5 FM
1360 AM D
107.7 FM
102.7 FM

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PRAISE THE LORD

As Senior Camp Bethany 1972 approached I became
more and more frightened. What was I going to do with
34 high schoolers? Then to compound things I found
upon arriving that the number increased to 47. With me
on the staff for the week, although not as scared as I,
were Pastor Al Grumbling, Crusaders; Randy Smith,
Ken VanDyne, Donna Enright, Nyla Nye, and from
Smithville; Sue Berkey and Bev Blough.

I guess a theme for the week could Change as we
did a lot of different things. Several of those at camp
had been to Explo '72 so we worked our schedule around
the evening telecasts, (Imagine 55 people sitting around
a little 12" TV.) On Wednesday, we crammed everyone
into cars and headed to Ashland where we toured AC,
ATS, The Bookstore Printing Plant at the Brethren
Publishing Co. and the board offices located there. Then
in the afternoon, at ATS, we heard from each of these
boards on what their various services did, and ways for
Christian service. Many expressed an appreciation to
hear the duties and functions of these various boards.

On Saturday we took 41 of the 55 into Loudonville
where we shared Jesus Christ door to door and nine peo-
ple prayed to receive Christ. All who went were really
blessed. Someone said, "can't we go out some more."

At campfire Thursday the opportunity was given to
remain after for a time of prayer. Everyone sat quietly,
then several got up and went quietly to their cabins, and
with youth speaking to youth, we had two pray to
receive Christ and one declare his intention for full time
service. Remember the above mentioned apprehensions,
they now were all gone. This experience brought a few
tears to the eyes of the dean and I must tell you why.

Last year, in a truly fantastic week at Camp, the
Lord used us to talk with a young lady about her rela-
tionship with Christ. She said she was a member of a
church but that she had never really known Jesus per-
sonally. After talking to her and praying with her she
received Him in a new way. This year, on this evening,
she sat and talked with her friend for nearly an hour
about the same decision her friend needed to make, the
friend prayed to find Christ anew and personally. How
a one year old Christian was used of the Lord is just
to great to describe in words.

On Friday we viewed the Billy Graham film, "
Pete's Sake." Following this we went to the Lake wl
we were privileged to Baptize two young people
then we began the feetwashing service at the lake
our Holy Communion. There were two guests at
camp that evening and they said, "that was the n
inspiring communion service we had ever witness-
The Lord was present and all the credit goes to hro

There are two sides to every situation, so in clos
let me share two different comments about the week,
Lord knows which is the most fitting. One of the st
as she was handing in the "Dean Evaluation" form s
"This was the most disorganized week I have ever
perienced," but a camper came and said: "Bill, you s
know how to put a program together." I said, "W
do you mean?" He replied, "I have been on drugs, a
hoi and the whole bad scence. Recently I received Ch
as my Savior but I still was a little mixed up and
some problems. Some people in the church suggests
go to camp and maybe this would help so I came, :
the things that happened here this week has re;
straightened out a lot of things. If nothing else but '
happened it was worth all the time and effort."

Rejoicing in Jesus,
William Walk, Pastor
First Brethren Church
Gratis, Ohio

tober 7, 1972

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CHEEP ADVICE

You can buy a load of dirt for $10.00 —
either for your lawn or your library.

A Sunday golfer is a person who is
more concerned with a hole-in-one than
the Holy One.

No matter how it turns out there's
always some guy who knew it would.

Church sign: We specialize in guidance
systems.

Where there is no faith in the future,
there is no power in the present.

Too many of us spend our time the way
politicians spend our money.

The only person who saves time is the
one who spends it wisely.

No one is immune from making foolish
statements. One of France's greatest
thinkers, Voltaire, once said that in 100
years the Bible would be a forgotten book,
found only in museums. When the 100
years were up, Voltaire's home was oc-
cupied by the Geneva Bible Society.

The Ten Commandments were given to
man in tablet form, and by following
directions could save a lot of other tablets
from being used.

LAFF-A-LITTLE

The trouble with most people is that
they won't admit their faults. We would
— if we had any.

A fellow walked into a car dealer's
showroom and told a salesman he wanted
to buy an automobile that used gasoline
in its engine. He also explained to the
salesman that he did not have anything
to trade in since his car had a new trans-
mission that was supposed to save 25%
on gas, a new carburetor that would cut
gas consumption down 507c, and new
fangled spark plugs that would save as
much as 30% on gasoline. Every time he
drove the car out of the garage the gas
tank would overflow and the fire depart-
ment made him take it off the highway
as a fire hazard.

Small boy's definition of a conscience:
"Something that makes you tell your
mother before your sister does."

Lovely young thing: "Daddy, the girl
who sits next to me in history has a dress
just like mine."

Dad: "So you want a new dress?"
Lovely: "Well, it would be cheaper
than changing schools."

You might say a girl gets a lot of fringe
benefits when she marries a man with a
beard.

A reporter was interviewing a man who
was believed to be the oldest resident
in town.

"May I ask how old you are?" the
newsman inquired.

"I just turned 100 this week," the old-
ster replied proudly.

"Great! Do you suppose you'll see

100'

the reporter asked play-

another
fully.

"Well," said the man, after some
thought, "I'm stronger now than when I
began the first 100!"

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NOTES and COMMENTS

Dr. Albert T. Ronk, professor of History and
archivist at the Ashland Theological Seminary passed
from this life early Sunday morning, October 15, 1972.
A memorial to Dr. Ronk is published in this issue and
may be found on page 6.

Part two of the peace article described in the last
issue is entitled, GOD WILLS BOTH JUSTICE AND
PEACE, and is found on page eight in this issue. The
guest editorial for this issue is written by Rev. "Doc"
Shank, pastor of the Maurertown Brethren Church and
chairman of the Peace Committee of The Brethren
Church.

The Brethren Church in Hagerstown Maryland is
featured in the Know Your Brethren Churches center-
fold of this issue. Accompanying this note is a photo of
the interior of the sanctuary as it is today. A detailed
history of this Brethren Church is presented beginning
on page 15.

In This Issue:

3 Peace! Peace? Peace* (Guest Editorial)

by Rev. Glenn "Doc" Shank

4 Benevolent Board News

6 Memorial to Dr. Albert T. Ronk

8 "God Wills Both Justice and Peace"

(Featured Article in Peace Issue No. II,

12 News from the Brethren

14 The Layman's Page

15 History of the First Brethren Church

Hagerstown, Maryland

18 Missionary News

22 "God Save Our Nation"

Ecology and God - Part HI
by Thomas A. Schultz

25 Poetry Corner

26 Board of Christian Education

29 Cheep Advice

30 Sisterhood

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PEACE! PEACE? PEACE

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Doc" Shank is presently -pastor of The

fytrertoivn, Virginia Brethren Church. He is

filling the pulpits at St. Luke's Brethren

irch at Woodstock, Va. and The Liberty Breth-

Church in Quicksburg, Va. He is a member

>iThe Publication Board and Chairman of The

:ce Committee of The Brethren Church.

fever has there been so much, never so much written

&jthe subject of peace as now. Never have there been

st many meetings, never so many conferences dealing

h. peace as now. Never have so many people in so

my different places with so many different back-

unds shown so much interest and concern for peace

low. We are all aware that we are living in difficult

es. Thoughtful people know that life and death may

1 be hanging in the balance. This, alone, is cause

ugh for people to be seriously concerned about peace.

'Ut, for the Christian, there should be a deeper reason

concern and a greater responsibility to work for

Pjce. As we rediscover Jesus Christ as the Prince of

ce we will receive the faith and power which will

ble us to work more effectively for peace. Peace not

the world's terms but on Christ's terms should be

goal. There can be no peace apart from the person

of esus Christ.

It has been said, and correctly so, that peace is both
spiritual and social in character. Actually, when we as
Christians speak about peace we are talking about peace
on all levels of life. When Jesus Christ proclaims peace,
he is speaking to the deepest needs of humanity. We
dare not talk flippantly about peace. The directions
from Christ did not come from a comfortable study or
easy chair, but rather from a cross. Peace seen in this
light is no easy answer, no easy way out. The One born
in Bethlehem gave His all and Himself to all. The Prince
of Peace suffered and died that all men might live in
peace.

Barclay tells us that when the Bible speaks about
peace, it not only means freedom from troubles and
difficulties, but also enjoyment of all good. It refers to
that quality of life which makes for a man's highest
good. Jesus never just wished for man the absence of
evil things, He also desired for man the presence of all
good things.

Those who came to know the Christ in His day found
out several things as it relates to His title, Prince of
Peace. First they discovered Him to be at peace with
God and with God's will for His life There was no
doubt about God in His life and He felt certain of God's
call. No matter how difficult the task or rugged the path
He proceeded with a kind of inner peace apparent to
ail.

Secondly they discovered to be at peace with his
fellow men. He was at peace with friend and foe, with
critic and admirer. He possessed a poise because of His
peace which enabled Him to neither look down on sin-
ners and outcasts nor up to privilege, prestige and
power. He loved people — people who needed peace, His
peace.

Thirdly they found a man at peace with himself. Our
Lord was inwardly poised and ready for all that men
would and could do to Him. There were the tricky ques-
tions, the malice of hateful men, the insincerity of the
disciples, and the fickleness of the crowds. He moved
among the situations of life with the assurance of one
at peace with God and Man and Plimself. The peace evi-
dent in Him is the same kind of peace so desperately
needed within and among ourselves.

As we rediscover Jesus Christ the Prince of Peace,
we shall be a step closer to realizing peace for our world
today. But it will be a different kind of peace than much
of the world is seeking. We shall also discover those
things that make for peace — things so evident in the
life and ministry of Jesus Christ.

There v/ill be justice. No city, no nation, no person
can have peace without fairness.

There will be respect for men as men, however strange
some people may seem to be and however different
their actions may be. To build mutual respect, man for
man, nation for nation — makes for peace.

There is freedom which involves the worth and dignity
of the individual.

There is patience, there is discipline, and above all
there is love. These as well as others are the things
that make for peace. We know them; are we willing to
act upon them?

Abraham Lincoln onoe said, "Die when I may, I would
like it to be said of me, that I always pulled up a weed
and planted a flower when I thought a flower would
grow."

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BENEVOLENT BOARD

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INVESTMENT NOTES

The Benevolent Board has entered the second dimen-
sion of its retirement care program.

For many years, caring for the aged and ill has been
the primary concern at The Brethen's Home in Flora,
Indiana. Brethren Care in Ashland has just completed
the first unit of their Retirement Care facility. This
first unit is a Health Care facility. At present this unit
is a combination of residential care and nursing care.

The Benevolent Board authorized the issuing of in-
vestment notes at General Conference, 1972. With the
expanding program of the Board there is a continual
need for funds for development and construction. Breth-
ren Care in Ashland, Ohio has completed the first unit
of its retirement village. The first unit is a health care
center which is a potential 100 bed nursing care facility.

Plans are now complete to construct a nine unit apart-
ment which is a pilot project for our expanding retire-
ment apartment development. The Brethren's Home in
Indiana and Brethren Care in Ohio are both ready to
expand into the retirement apartment field.

We ialso have plans completed for the remodeling of
the original building at Flora, Indiana. In this building
we have planned eight one bedroom apartments and one
two bedroom apartment. As soon as development funds
are available these will be built. Anyone desiring in-
formation about these new apartments should write to:

THE BENEVOLENT BOARD, 2000 Center Street,
land, Ohio 44805.

In order to expand our work, a development and jr
struction fund is needed. The Christian stewardshi o
our funds is essential. In order to keep our interest | J
minimum, the Board felt that many Brethren w'li
desire to put their funds to work in a Christian ven I
The funds that you invest with the Board, besides 1 1
used for Christian work, will put you on the prefejei
list for an apartment unit in the future if you dth
One year's notice is asked for normal redemptio |0
the note but you will be able to redeem the note atji;
time if an emergency develops and you need the fills
Initially we desire the note for three years. Yoirta
receive the amount of interest which you request iffl
six percent, payable quarterly.

The funds we receive will be used to underwrite ii]ia
building costs of retirement apartments. These aw
ments will then be purchased under the Life Use
tract plan. A financial statement for The Benev
Board appears in The Brethren Annual. We will j.s
furnish you, upon request, our latest quarterly finaiia
statement.

If you are interested in putting your capital to Mill
in a Christian venture, fill out the following form nc
let us know your needs. \

Gentlemen :

I desire to put some money to work in establishing and financing con-
struction for The Benevolent Board. Enclosed is my (check, money order)
for $ Please issue the following investment note :

$ at (0-6) % interest. Please make note

payable: In my name as written below, or jointly in my name and

: who is my

(Print Name)

(Relationship)

Date

Name
Street

City

MAIL TO:

State

Zip

The Benevolent Board
2000 Center Street
Ashland, Ohio UU805

tober 21, 1972

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DEDICATION DAY!

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?ev. Marlin McCann (left) presents the keys
Brethren Care to Mr. L. E. Seaman, Admin-
'ator (right).

eptember 3, 1972 was a red letter day for Brethren
•e, Ashland, Ohio. The newest retirement facility of
» Brethren Church was dedicated at 2:30 p.m.
;ev. Marlin McCann, President of The Benevolent
xd, presided over the service. Other participants
e: Rev. George Solomon, pastor of the Park Street
thren Church, Ashland, Ohio; L. E. Seaman, Ad-
listrator of Brethren Care; Dr. Charles Munson, Mod-
x>r of the Ohio Conference; Robert E. Whitmore,
/or of Ashland, Ohio; Dr. L. E. Lindower, Vice
sident of the Directors of Brethren Care; and Rev.
7. King, retired Brethren pastor and long-time mem-
of The Benevolent Board.

pecial guests were also recognized: Dorman Ronk,
cutive Secretary of The Benevolent Board; Harvey
ing, First National Bank of Ashland; Jack Holland,

NEWS FROM FLORA

he Brethren's Home of Indiana, Inc. wishes to an-
»(nce the appointment of Mrs. Leida M. Thomas, R.N.
o:he position of Director of Nursing. Mrs. Thomas
| have complete responsibility for the nursing staff
i their respective services at the 40-bed nursing home
Sility in Flora. Leida comes to us from the Duke
I pital in Peru, Indiana, where she was the Night
>'jervisor. Mrs. Thomas has previously worked in
6i?ral hospitals in Mansfield, Zanesville and Marion,
)fo which more than qualifies her for the position.

Irs Thomas graduated from Holmes-Liberty High
fflool and received her Nursing Diploma at Mansfield
Jieral Hospital School of Nursing in Ohio. Leida has

>e children and her husband works with Amway
->(p. in sales. Both she and her family will be locating
Is in Flora the first part of October and she will begin
U duties here October 2.

Architect of Akron, Ohio; and Art Mo wry for Mowry
Construction Co., Ashland, Ohio.

Open House was conducted on Saturday and Sunday
afternoons, September 2 and 3, with approximately
1,000 visitors from the community and surrounding
areas touring the building.

Brethren Care officially opened its doors on August
21, 1972 and Mrs. Bessie Bowser of our Brush Valley,
Pennsylvania Brethren Church was the first resident.

Brethren Care is located at 2000 Center Street at the
south edge of Ashland. The building site is on a wooded
hill and is beautifully landscaped. It is potentially a
100 bed facility with nursing care in one wing and
residential care in the other wing. In: addition there
are three retirement apartments on the lower walk-out
level — 1 two bedroom and 2 one bedroom apartments.

Future plans look toward a second building for resi-
dential living only which will allow the present building
to be converted to all nursing care. The pilot project of
a nine unit apartment building on College Avenue in
Ashland is the forerunner of similar units to be con-
structed on Brethren Care property as the need for re-
tirement apartments is determined.

Mr. L. E. Seaman is the Administrator of Brethren
Care and Miss Marjorie Feth is the Director of Nursing
Services. A skilled staff of R.N.'s, L.P.N.'s, and Nurses
Aides oare for the residents.
Directors of Brethren Care are:

President Rev. Marlin McCann

Vice President Dr. L. E. Lindower

Secretary Dorman Ronk

Treasurer Dorothy Carpenter

Mrs. Charles Munson.
Rooms in residential and nursing care as well as
retirement apartments are still available at Brethren
Care. If you are interested, come, call or write:
BRETHREN CARE
2000 Center Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Phone 419-322-1596

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DR. ALBERT T. RONK

Dr. Albert T. Ronk was a professor of History and
an archivist at the Ashland Theological Seminary.

The son of David William and Susan Elizabeth
(Teller) Ronk, he was born in Albia, Iowa, on June 2,
1886. Dr. Ronk moved to California with his family at
the age of 1, living there until he was 20. He entered
Ashland College in 1906. In 1909 he became pastor of
the Brethren Churches in Mexico and Sydney, Indiana.
He began fulltime evangelistic work in 1914 and con-
tinued until 1920.

He entered business and became superintendent of
the Peabody School Furniture Factory in North Man-
chester, Indiana. During World War II he was an
industrial engineer for Barnard and Leas in Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, a factory owned by his brother George.
While there, he designed a portable barley mill, a rice
mill and personally supervised the construction and
installation of the world's largest rice mill in Ciudad
Obergone, Mexico.

In 1955 he returned to the pulpit as pastor of the
First Brethren Church in Waterloo, Iowa, and following
this tenure he became interim pastor at Tucson,
Arizona.

Dr. Ronk was ordained into the Christian Mini rj
in 1910 by Dr. J. Allen Miller. His hobby was vM
working and he enjoyed making stereo music oabifts
and grandfather clocks.

He was married April 16, 1912 to Goldie E. Fouits th
whom he celebrated their 60th wedding anniver jry
this past spring.

He is survived by his widow, one daughter, D
Joseph Bohr of Clinton, Iowa; two grandchildren; 9
great-grandchildren; and one brother, Kenneth jin
California.

He was a member of the First Brethren Church, 1

Street in Ashland, Ohio. Funeral Services were he! in

the Park Street Church with Rev. George Solomon
Rev. Delbert Flora officiating.

A eulogy was presented by Dr. Glenn Cla;
President of Ashland College. An additional fur
service was held at the First Brethren Church in N
Manchester, Indiana.

The interment was in Oak Lawn Cemetery in N
Manchester, Indiana.

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jtober 21, 1972 I'aire Seven

TRIBUTE TO DOCTOR ALBERT T. RONK

October 17, 1972 at the Funeral Service

By President Glenn L. Clayton
of Ashland College

The Calling home of Dr. Albert T. Ronk this week marked the end of
a life dedicated to the personal God whom he served with complete
devotion and the Lord whose Messiahship he acknowledged in every word
and deed.

For him, the love of people, young and old, was surpassed only by his
steadfast faith in the Teachings of the Living Master whom he served.
This ministry, begun as a young man proclaiming the Gospel, was con-
tinued through a career as business man and engineer to maturity as he
returned to the ministry and reached its fulfillment in invaluable service
to his church as archivist, writer and professor of Church History.

An outstanding and persuasive minister of the Gospel, a capable civic
leader, and a devoted student of church history, Albert T. Ronk served
his God, his church, his college and his community with distinction for
over three-score years, a period equal to the entire life-span of average
expectancy.

As a young man he served with the founders of the Brethren Church,
knew and worked with Elder H. R. Holsinger, experienced as a teenager
the epic struggles relative to the early days of Ashland College, and was
ordained as a minister by Dr. J. Allen Miller.

Dr. and Mrs. Ronk moved to Ashland in 1964 to do research
and writing for the Brethren Church. Eminently qualified by lifelong
service and study, he plunged with characteristic zeal into his new work
and produced a stream of valuable books and treatises on church history,
polity and challenge. As archivist and professor of Church History at
Ashland Theological Seminary, he contributed invaluable research on the
subject of both the Seminary and of Ashland College.

During this period the writer's acquaintance with him grew to a deep
friendship and respect for him as a man of great faith, of keen under-
standing of problems in a changing world, and of abounding compassion
for those of us with whom he worked and served.

Surely, the long and fruitful life of Christian service that he lived will
stand, not so much as a fitting memorial to him, as a valuable link between
the past and the present and a beacon indicating the path into the future.
I speak for the Church that he loved, the community of thousands of people
that he knew and inspired, and for the college and seminary that he served,
when I say it is a privilege to pay tribute to this man of God and
this friend of men. His work among us is finished, yet it will live on and
serve as a guide as we face new and serious challenges.

The words of life seem most applicable as a benediction at the close
of a service so fruitful and constant: "Well done, thou good and faithful
servant ; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler
over many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord."

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GOD WILLS BOTH JUSTICE AND PEACE

ANGUS DUN and REINHOLD NIEBUHR

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We seek peace, knowing that peace is the climate of
freedom.

D wight D. Eisenhower

ALL CHRISTIANS abhor war and the evils which
stem from it. Nonpacifist Christians agree with
their pacifist brethren on the duty to help reduce causes
of conflict, and to help promote the positive conditions of
peace and justice. They share the belief that the Chris-
tian should base his action in a war situation on the
dictates of conscience, informed by the command of
love, and that each is responsible to God for his acts.
But non-pacifist Christians reject the position of absolute
pacifism because it distorts the Christian concept of
love and tries to apply an individual ethic to a collective
situation. At the same time they recognize the moral
hazards and complexities of the non-pacifist position,
which are increased by the growing powers of mass
destruction.

I Pacifism distorts the command of love

The Christian stands under the command of 1
which challenges him in his relations with persons
with society. As a citizen of the Kingdom he knows
redeeming power of the love revealed by Christ. A
citizen of a sinful society, he is called, and judged,
renewed by the divine command.

This central principle of the Christian ethic prov
both the dynamic for transforming personal relat
and the mainspring for social responsibility. Love
what might be called two dimensions: the veri|
dimension of perfection, of sacrificial love; and
horizontal dimension of concern for all people, of
cern for social justice and the balances by which i
maintained. The pacifist comprehension of love se

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ion one of these two aspects. It makes an absolute of
crificial love at the expense of social responsibility.
is pacifist tends to regard the love command less as
. over-arching principle which confronts the Christian

all his relations than as a neat formula to use in
luations of violence. This is an inadequate, distorted
ew of the Christian concept of love.
[This partial view leads the pacifist to exalt peace
|er the claims of justice, when a choice between the
p must be made. Non-violence is regarded as a pure
pression of love, while the struggle for justice is seen

a rough and inferior approximation of love. It is
le that the Christian must wrestle with the ultimate
ssibilities of love. And justice, which depends upon
; uneasy balances of social life, is not ultimate. On
e other hand, justice is not essentially a compromise
|th evil or simply an approximation of love in an evil
rid. It expresses the social responsibility which stems
»m one dimension of love. Justice is an instrument of
re in a sinful society. To abandon it, whenever violence
jinvolved, is irresponsible.

rhe struggle for justice and the struggle for peace
he the same sanction in the commandment of love,
th present a moral imperative. But justice has the
or claim, for while order may be conductive to jus-
i, there can be no lasting peace without justice. The
)lical concept is expressed by Isaiah: "And the effect

righteousness will be peace" (Isa, 32:17). The just
r position gains strength from the consideration that

triumph of an unjust cause would defeat both the
Is of justice and the future hope of peace.
3y making an absolute of non-violence, the pacifist is

to a position of social irresponsibility. Violence is
yarded as sinful, no matter how just the cause or how

at the wickedness which would follow its defeat.
sjn-violence is seen as an escape from sin, no matter
ijv evil the consequences which may flow from it.
vjny pacifists naively believe that the consequences of
Hi-violence can only be good. Some, however, recognize
lit the consequences for society in any particular
■nation may not be good, and find justification in the
ijiualified character of the command, that "under no
feumstance . . . may the Christian take the life of
U fellow man. . . ."l Identifying the pacifist position
|h obedience to Christ, these argue that the Christian
'jay not calculate in advance what this may mean for
Uself or for society."2 Yet the calculation of consc-
iences is part of a responsible moral decision. The
jprks," for which every man is "responsible to God,"3
i)lude the results as well as the motives of our deeds.

II Pacifism applies an individual ethic
to a collective situation

The tendency toward social irresponsibility in the

>|ifist position also derives from the attempt to apply

:1 personal ethic or sacrificial love to the social prob-

i of war. Pacifists say that Christians must accept

fering instead of inflicting it. This is quite true, so

as personal relations are concerned. But the moral

isiies of war seldom present themselves in such simple

ns. The issue often is whether or not to accept (and

s to inflict) suffering by others, as the victims of

ession or injustice. This issue cannot be resolved by

3rmula of non-violence, quite applicable to individual

itions. A social ethic is required.

'he same tendency is seen in reverse in the pacifist

irpretation of the phrase of the Amsterdam Report.

"War is contrary to the will of God." As the context
ought to make clear, this phrase is a condemnation of
was as an institution, as a social evil. It does not say
or mean that the aggressor and the victim are alike
condemned. No, the predominantly non-pacifist group
which approved this phrase did not assume that degress
of guilt and innocence had been wiped out by the in-
creasingly catastrophic character of modern war. Yet
pacifists move directly from the social evil of war to
an individual ethic: "since 'war is contrary to the will
of God' it would seem to be incumbent on every Chris-
tian to abstain from it."4 Here the claims of justice
disappear.

In the face of such criticism, pacifists find refuge in
the unconditional demand of sacrificial love: "even if
a particular war were likely to preserve more lives and
values than it would destroy ... it could never be the
duty of a follower of Christ to take the lives of some
of God's children in the hope of protecting the lives
and liberties of others."5 Whose duty then is it to pro-
tect the lives and liberties of others? Apparently paci-
fists who stop short of philosophical anarchism would
say the state, whose primary task is to be the "guaran-
tor of order," is responsible. 6 Non-pacifist Christians
today would largely agree as to the "delegated, relative,
and provisional nature" of the authority exercised by
the state, and that it applies to "unredeemed society"
under the "dispensation of providence" as compared
with the "dispensation of redemption. "7 The issue here
is the relation of the Christian to the state.

The very limited concept of Christian citizenship held
by pacifist Christians is one of the weaknesses of their
position. The responsibility of the Christian to and for
the state is recognized up to a point: "In keeping with
his conscientious affirmation of the state, he seeks
through every legitimate secular or political means to
help build the kind of society which can avoid war."8
But when the state has to exercise its admitted central
function as guarantor of order, then the state is
abandoned on the ground that the Christian has a higher
loyalty and code of conduct. The Christian is thus "in
the world" until coercion or violence enter the scene,
when he becomes "not of the world."

This is a wrong concept of the tension in which the
Christian stands, for the demands of the Gospel chal-
lenge him at every point, and not merely when the
state resorts to force. And he is obliged to act respon-
sibly in society at all times, and not merely when the
state is at peace. Being in the world, but not of the
world, applies to the whole of life.

Moreover, pacifists not only refuse to support the
state when it tries to preserve order. Many tend, by
translating pacifist principles into political terms, to
oppose or weaken the power of the state to maintain
order or to defend justice. Thus, the church is urged
to "renounce war . . . even to the point of counseling
a nation not to resist foreign conquest and occupation"
and to "refusing arms even for defense of those values
that the Gospel has produced in our civilization."? The
advocacy of unilateral disarmament and national non-
resistance constitutes not a pacifist witness but an effort
to impose a pacifist policy on the state itself, the
"guarantor of order." Such aberrations of Christian
pacifism spring not from the principle of sacrificial
love, but from regarding it as the framework of a

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political strategy. The confusion between an individual
and a social ethic is here compounded.

These, in brief, are reasons why non-pacifist Chris-
tians find pacifism an inadequate expression of the
commandment of love, and are compelled to reject it.
But it is easier for them to point out the weaknesses of
the pacifist position than to work out a satisfactory for-
mulation of their own more complex position.
Ill The concept of the just war

There is no adequate definition of a just war which
can surely be applied to the various conceivable
war situations with which the nations may be con-
fronted. Nor is such a definition likely to emerge. For
the permutations of the international crisis, the shifting
claims of justice and order, and the changing conse-
quences of alternative courses, are endless. Consequent-
ly, for non-pacifist Christians unable to make the state
the keeper of their consciences, there is no easy way or
foolproof guide. In the end, each must weigh the con-
flicting claims for himself, in the light of the most ob-
jective information available. Each must decide whether,
on balance, there is enough preponderance of moral
value on one side of a conflict to justify conscientious
participation. While the judgments of the Christian
community can help, in the final analysis the individual
conscience is the arbiter of the concept of a just war.

A heavy burden of responsibility is thus placed on
the individual Christian. His access to accurate and ob-
jective information, particularly in a war situation, is
limited. The principles he must strive to apply, while
finding sanction in the commands of the Gospel, do' not
provide any infallible guide to his decision. There are
no foolproof yardsticks for him to use. And the possi-
bilities of erroneous conclusions in such complex situa-
tions are many. The hazards here, which are the hazards
of the Protestant heritage, are real.

To help guide the conscience and to reduce the
hazards, various formulas have been advanced. Each
has its merits and its weaknesses. The three positions
put forward at Oxford and Amsterdam may be re-
ferred to briefly.

The traditional concept of a just war, which is the
official position of Roman Catholicism as well as of
certain communions within the ecumenical fellowship,
defines a just war as one in which just means are used
to defend a just cause. This traditional concept calls
attention to the importance of means appropriate to the
ends sought and to the danger of excessive violence. But
efforts to construct a precise guide through detailed
elaborations of this definition result in a rigid and high-
ly artificial structure, more likely to confuse than
illumine the conscience.

An example of such confusion is the first position
advanced in the Amsterdam Report, a position derived
from this traditional concept:

There are Those who hold that, even though
entering a war may be a Christian's duty in
particular circumstances, modern warfare, with
its mass destruction, can never be an act of
justice.

This says in effect that because the excessive violence
of atomic weapons does not fit the traditional formal-
istic definition of a just war, the term should be
dropped. Yet since the problem of a just war remains,
whatever the terminology, a new term must be used
such as Christian duty. Here the effort to preserve an

elaborate formula has gotten in the way of clear thj
ing. For what is the ground of Christian duty ex(Jt
the concern for justice and order?

A second approach to guidance for the Chris fl
conscience is one which attempts to establish irK
national law as the plumb line for the concept of a ;$t
war. This position was stated in differing ways at ;■
ford and at Amsterdam. The valid element henjs
recognition that the judgment of the international cji-
munity can provide a corrective to the distortions \t
national interest and provide a factor of relative obj>
tivity in determining the justice or injustice of a
ticular cause. Thus the presence in Korea of a I
Commission provided an important element of ot|>
tivity in determining the aggressor. It was on the b is
of this report that the World Council's Central cji-
mittee urged support for the collective measures un!>
taken by the U.N.

The Oxford definition held that Christians are i
ligated to take part in wars, comparable with pc
measures, against transgressors of international ag
ments and pacts. But in recognition of the fact i
many causes of conflict are not covered by such ag:*-
ments, it was added that Christians should partici] e
only in such wars as are "justifiable on the basis !-f
international law." The Amsterdam definition is sol*-
what more general:

In the absence of impartial supra-national

institutions, there are those who hold that !

military action is the ultimate sanction of the

rule of law, and that citizens must be distinctly

taught that it is their duty to defend the lawjy

force if necessary.

Insofar as there is a "rule of law" in internatkiil

affairs, that law does provide an aid to conscience, jit

it is clear that the rule of law in world affairs is 1 h

primitive and partial. Undue reliance on it as a gije

leads to a false legalism. The United Nations provj'S

the most objective collective judgment available, bilt

is not an "impartial supra-national" institution, no|.s

it infallible. To "defend the law" is part of the deitfi

of justice and order, but it is no substitute for it. j

The third approach to the concept of a just wajs

the position advanced at Oxford that Christians. In

obedience to conscience, have a duty to participat< n

war "waged to vindicate what they believe to be|n

essential Christian principle: to defend the victim! &

wanton aggression, or to secure freedom for

oppressed." In its stress upon conscience and its av

ance of elaborate formulas, this definition is closes jo

th* idea of a just war here advanced. It has the mjit

of simplicity, and flexibility in the face of chanj g

crisis. It also has the weakness of giving little preje

guidance to the conscience. While aggression 'id

oppression remain the chief targets of a just war, ;.e

formulation seems to breathe more of a crusading s] jit

than most nonpacifist Christians would find apprci

ate today.

IV The new dimension of war
The rapid development of weapons of mass dest
tion has enormously increased the destructive po?r
in Soviet and Western hands. This has created a :f
dimension of catastrophe for any future global vr.
And because of the ramifications of the power bl >>
and the tensions between them, there is grave darjr
that limited wars will become a global war. Obvioij^

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3 probability of tremendous, perhaps incalculable,
struction on both sides in a future war needs to be
^koned with — in the moral calculations of the just war
sition.

rhe notion that the excessive violence of atomic war-
re has ended the possibility of a just war does not
md up. Even the Amsterdam proposition, which re-
:ted the concept of the just war, as traditionally de-
led, brought back the idea itself under the guise of
ristian "duty in particular circumstances." The moral
Dblem has been altered, not eliminated,
rhe threat of atomic destruction has heightened the
minal irresponsibility of aggression, the employment
war as an instrument of national or bloc policy. Cor-
;pondingIy, the moral obligation to discourage such a
me or, if it occurs, to deny it victory, has been under-
fed. The consequences of a successful defense are
Lrful to contemplate, but the consequences of a suc-
sful aggression, with tyrannical monopoly of the
apons of mass destruction, are calculated to be worse,
lile the avoidance of excessive and indiscriminate
lence, and of such destruction as would undermine

basis for future peace remain moral imperatives in
ust war, it does not seem possible to draw a line in
^ance, beyond which it would be better to yield than
resist.

tesistanee to aggression, designed to deny it victory
1 tyrannical control, is not to be equated with victory

those who resist the aggressor. In view of war's new
lension of annihilation, the justification for a de-
sive war of limited objectives, to prevent conquest
I to force an end to hostilities, does not apply equally

the objectives of bringing an aggressor to uncon-
onal surrender and punishment. Because the ultimate

sequences of atomic warfare cannot be measured,
W the most imperative demands of justice have a
lir sanction

For this reason, the occasions to which the concept of
the just war can be rightly applied have become highly
restricted. A war to "defend the victims of wanton
aggression," where the demands of justice join the de-
mands of order, is today the clearest cause of a just
war. But where the immediate claims of order and jus-
tice conflict, as in a war initiated "to secure freedom
for the oppressed," the case is now much less clear. The
claims of justice are no less. But because contemporary
war places so many moral values in incalculable
jeopardy, the immediate claims of order have become
much greater. Although oppression was never more
abhorrent to the Christian conscience or more dangerous
to the longer-range prospects of peace than today, the
concept of a just war does not provide moral justifica-
tion for initiating a war of incalculable consequences to
end such oppression.

While this position gives the claims or order a certain
immediate priority over the claims of justice, the fact
remains that no lasting peace is possible except on foun-
dations of justice. Nor can the shorter-range prospects
be improved unless remedial measures are taken in
regard to social injustices likely to erupt as civil and
hence international war. Consequently, the restraints
imposed by the new dimension of war underline the
importance of a vigorous development of methods of
peaceful change. For God wills both justice and peace.

i Peace is the Will of God, p. 19.

^Ibid., p. 15.

3 Ibid., p. 12.

t Ibid., p. 6.

5 Ibid., p. 81'.

s Ibid., p. 17ff.

7 Ibid., pp. 18-19.

s Ibid., p. 19.

9 Ibid., pp. 20-21.

CALLING

OUR

CONTINENT

CHRIST

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Memorials

BOWMAN. Lawrence Bowman,
age 66, of St. David's Church, Va.,
died August 22 in Shenandoah
County Memorial Hospital, follow-
ing a lengthly illness. A funeral ser-
vice was held in The Maurertown
Brethren Church with his pastor,
Doc Shank, officiating. Burial fol-
lowed in a family cemetery near his
home. Mr. Bowman was a faithful
member of The Maurertown Breth-
ren Church for many years.

Carolyn S. Derflinger, Sec.
* * *

EMSWILLER. Fred Raymond
Emswiller, Sr., age 62, of Wood-
stock, Va., died August 24 in the
Winchester Memorial Hospital. A
funeral service was conducted by his
pastor, Doc Shank, assisted by Rev.
Harry Lau and Rev. W. W. Pendle-
ton, in the chapel of the Dellinger
Funeral Home in Woodstock. Burial
was in Massanutten cemetery at
Woodstock. Mr. Emswiller was a
member of the Maurertown Breth-
ren Church. His wife, Annie, is well
known to many in the denomination
as representing our church for many
years at National Conference, as
well as Southeastern District Con-
ferences and W.M.S. Rallies.

Carolyn S. Derflinger, Sec.

BASHORE. Following an illness
of approximately two years, Ted
Bashore of 406 N. Mill Street passed
away Saturday evening, June 17 at
his home. During his many days in
and out of the hospital, Ted had
been confronted with the Lord and
accepted Him as his Saviour. The
days of illness were difficult for him
and his family. Daughters Pamela
Johnson and Sandra are both mem-
bers of the church. We pray God's
Holy Spirit will be comforting this
family in the years ahead. Rev.
Immel conducted the memorial ser-
vice for Mr. Bashore at the Bender
Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon.

Weddings

STOGSDILL-SPURRIER. Sheryl
Stogsdill, daughter of Rev. and Mrs.
Claude Stogsdill, Warsaw, Indiana,
was united in marriage to Mark
Spurrier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Spurrier, Union Lake, Michigan at
the Warsaw First Brethren Church
on August 26, 1972. The bride's
father officiated at the double-ring
ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Spurrier
are living in Mashawaka, Indiana
while they complete their schooling.

GASTON-DICKEY. Mary Ga;
and Ralph Dickey were marriec
the church sanctuary Saturday
ning, June 24 in the presence
approximately 125 members of
family and friends. Rev. Immel
formed the ceremony. They are s
ing at the Dickey farm on Rout
Silver Lake. Art and Dora Ga:
are the bride's parents, and Kem
and Martha Dickey are the pan

of the groom.

* * *

CRIPE-BURTON. Becky Cripe i
Alan Burton were wed Satui;
afternoon, June 3 in the chil
sanctuary in the presence of t
immediate families. They are n
ing their home at the Markel Ar
ments on Route 4. Rev. Im
officiated. Alan is the son of 1
and Maxine Burton.

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FULMER-DIXON. Connie Fuljar
of Bryan, Ohio and William D^n
of Ashtabula, Ohio were unitetjn
Holy marriage on Saturday, Jul; .5
in the Bryan First Brethren Chi'h
by Rev. M. W. Dodds, Pastor.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH

Stockton, Calif. — 2 by baptism

North Manchester, Ind —

6 by baptism

Sarasota, Fla. — 12 by baptism
Oakville, Ind. — 5 by baptism
Gretna, Ohio — 9 by baptism
Oakville, Ind. — 10 by baptism
Teegarden, Ind. — 3 by baptism

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lyton, Ohio. Approximately 135
persons attended the farewell
party given for Rev. and Mrs. W.
playton Berkshire on Saturday
Evening, August 26 at the church,
L5 West Hillcrest Ave.

Rev. Berkshire has moved from
Dayton after nine years to assume
he pastorate of Papago Park
brethren Church, Tempe, Arizona.

! An interesting program was pre-
sented featuring special music and
i delightful reading by Winifred
Morrison. Special tribute was paid
o Clayton and Marjorie by repre-
;entatives from various organiza-
ions of the church including
Graham Rogers speaking for the
Trustee Board, George Carmean
or the Deacon Board, David Den-
inger for the W.M.S., Candy Win-
ield for the Youth and Ralla
>tokes and Merle Heck for the
^.dult Sunday School classes.

Delicious refreshments were
erved and gifts of china and
ilver were presented to the non-
red guests.

The committee in charge of the
vening's arrangements was com-
osed of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Win-
ield, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Denlinger
nd Mr. and Mrs. Hershel
^infield.

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Brush Valley, Pa. A beautiful Bap-
tismal Service was held along the
banks of the Allegheny River on
Sunday afternoon September 10.
The Song Service and Testimony
Time were most inspiring. God's
love was very much in evidence,
as our church family was in-
creased by the Baptism of Mrs.
Belinda Johns, Margie Miller and
Lisa Crissman. The service was
well attended both by church
members and by towns-people.

Nappanee, Ind. Revival services are
now being planned for November
5 thru the 12. The theme for this
revival is, "Renewal Tlirough The
Holy Spirit" "Lord, What wilt
Thou have me to do?" Speakers
for the week are as follows: Sun-
day evening, November 5 and
Monday evening, November 6;
Rev. Paul Tinkel, Pastor of the
Crestwood Brethren Church, Ft.
Wayne, Ind. Tuesday, November
7 and Wednesday, November 8;
Rev. Kenneth Howard, Pastor of
the Peru Brethren Church, and
Moderator of the 1973 Brethren
Conference of Indiana. Thursday,
November 9, and Friday, Novem-
ber 10; Rev. Dale RuLon, Pastor
of the Elkhart First Brethren
Church. Saturday evening, Novem-
ber 11 and Sunday morning,
November 12; Dr. Charles R.
Munson, Professor of the Ashland
Theological Seminary of Ashland,
Ohio.

Williamstown, Ohio On August 20,
the First Brethren Church of
Williamstown, Ohio observed their
homecoming service with the
special event in the afternoon of a
mortgage burning service. This
mortgage was for our educational
unit — the church also has a new
steeple.

DAYTON, OHIO

•n September 17, 1972 we were invited to the Hill-
i|st Brethren Church in Dayton, Ohio to install the
Uerend John Brownsberger into his new ministry in
at church. The brethren had everything well prepared
1 it was an exciting experience to see how they
t|e prepared a royal welcome for their new minister.
% parsonage is being renovated and carpeted and the
ijrch has provided new conveniences and helps for
H minister.

I fine crowd awaited us in the morning worship ser-
'i?s and a beautiful and solemn installation service
Vj> achieved. We are sure this is going to be a won-
klful ministry for the Brownsbergers and the Hillcrest
Jthren. Congratulations!

KOKOMO, INDIANA

he Kokomo Brethren Church gave us the surprise
►ijthe year. We were invited to install the Reverend
tyid Cooksey into his new ministry in Kokomo. The
Uprise started the minute we walked into the beautiful
^actuary. The singing in the Sunday school, the open-
I service, and the Sunday school discussion classes

were outstanding in interest and participation. The new
minister preached a very powerful sermon in the Morn-
ing Service.

At 3:00 in the afternoon the ministers and their wives
and some of the laymen of the Indiana churches gath-
ered along with the president of the local Ministerial
Association. Reverend Austin Gable provided the special
music and the installation service was under way. After
the service at the church we were invited to the home
of the Cookseys where we had a delightful time with
the ministers and their wives and the congregation en-
joying coffee and tea and delicious sandwiches. We were
so proud of the splendid achievement of the Kokomo
Brethren in having their church so beautified and we
were very grateful for the good things they have already
done for David and Carolyn in helping them prepare
their home for comfortable living. Some of the men and
women who were totally new acquaintances to the
Cookseys came in and worked days and nights in making
a comfortable home for their new minister and his wife.
We came back from Kokomo greatly inspired and
thankful for the bright prospects of that church. We
thank all of them for a great day.

J. Ray Klingensmith

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The
Laymen's
Meeting

Rodger H. Geaslen

NOVEMBER DEVOTION!

HE THOUGHT NO ONE SAW HIM

WHEN JACQUELINE ONASSIS was visiting her
sister, Princess Lee Radziwill, in Turville Heath,
England, a burglar climbed a ladder, entered through
a window and took gems valued at more than $12,000.
The gems belonged to Mrs. Onassis' sister.

The thief thought he got away unseen. But he didj!
On the edge of the grounds was a photographer (hope
for a picture of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis) andje
was able to secure three exposures of the burglar's
the light inside the bedroom window was switched ji.

How often those who commit evil congratulate th Si-
selves that they are "getting away" with what tjy
have done and think they have not been seen. As Ps. la
64:5b says: "They encourage themselves in an il
matter. . . ." They often seem to forget that therijs
always a Divine Onlooker!

Proverbs 15:3 informs us that "The eyes of the Ljd
are in every place, beholding the evil and the go<j"
In Jeremiah 23:24 the question is asked: "Can jy
hide himself in secret places that I shall not see hi!?
saith the Lord. . . ." The answer indeed is. "No!" Tlje

committing evil deeds might well fear the judgmen
God on their actions, for truly He knows every de
of what we do and say and think!

However, it is encouraging to notice that the Ljd
who beholds the evil also beholds the good! "For f
eyes of the Lord run to and fro- throughout the wlte
earth to show Himself strong in the behalf of til
whose heart is perfect toward Him. . . ." (II Chji.
16:9).

When Ha gar said to the Lord: "... Thou God &
me ..." (Gen. 16:13b), it was in connection with
desperate need — need for water for herself and
child. Her heart was comforted by the knowledge
the Lord saw her in her need and supplied it.

When a heart is perfect toward Him by apprecia
His love, the Lord delights to show Himself strong
blessing. What a comfort that He does see us in all r
circumstances! As the Lord looks down upon us s
very moment what does He find in our heart's attit e
toward Him?

jtober 21, 1972

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HISTORY
HAGERSTOWN BRETHREN CHURCH

HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND

First Brethren Church, corner of Mulberry and Antietam
Streets, Hagerstown, Md. Lighter section on left of picture
— education building.

The year 1893 marked the beginning for many things.
Omar N. Bradley began his to-be-illustrious life this
year. President Grover Cleveland began his second time
around as the 24th president, the only American counted
twice for that high office.

1893 was also the year for the founding of the First
Brethren Church, Hagerstown, Md. The church has been
located on the corner of Mulberry and Antietam Streets
since the first edifice was completed in 1894. Like Presi-
dent Cleveland, two pastors of the early church returned
for second terms.

PASTORS

Mackey
B. Shaver
H. Copp
M. Tombaugh

m. Shaver

V|es J. Snyder

r.lVI. Tombaugh

kB. Cover
>rge C. Carpenter
'ink G. Coleman
ham H. Beachler
vin Boardman

1894

N. Victor Leatherman

1944-

1948

1895

James E. Ault

1948

-1956

1896 - 1897

George W. Solomon

Sept.

1, 1957

1962

April 1, 1898 -Oct. 30, 1911

Summer Assoc. —

(Acting Pastor)

Arden Gilmer

June 11,

1966-

Aug. 31,

1966

Sept. 1, 1912-1916

Jerry Grieve

June

1967

■Sept. 5,

1967

(Acting Pastor)

Prasantha Kumar

June

1968

■Sept. 3,

1968

1917 - 1921

W. St. Clair Benshoff

July

1963-

Dec. 30,

1969

1921 - 1930

Dale J. Long — Minister

1930 - 1939

Christian Education

Oct.

1968

-Sept. 1,

1969

1939 - 1941

John B. MiUs

July

1, 1970

1941 - 1944

Rex McConahay (Associate Pastor)

1972

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Original church building, dedicated May 13, 189 U

Interior of original church. The ornate wtl:
work and gaslights, altar chairs and pews wed
make an outstanding church interior even jS
years later.

1893 June 23 — A group of members of the Brethren
faith located in Hagerstown, Md., met in the
Joseph S. Emmert Store, 63 W. Wasliington
Street, with the aim to establish a church.

1893 Fall — Rev. J. C. Mackey came to Hagerstown and
conducted a series of meetings in the Western
Enterprise Engine House, West Franklin Street,

which resulted in a permanent church organiza-
tion and meetings were held regularly in this
place until completion of the original church
building.

1894 Jan. 16 — First Brethren Church of Hagerstown
fully organized when Articles of Incorporation
were issued, under the laws of Maryland. The
church began with 43 charter members.

1894 May 13 — First church building dedicated on south-
east corner of Antietam and Mulberry Streets.

Dedicatory sermon by pastor, Rev. J. C. Mackey —
building committee, Benj. Fahrney, Benj. Emmert,
Benj. Schindel, John Bentz and Joseph Emmert.

1913 July 2 — It was decided to replace the old church
building with a new structure during the regular
congregational business meeting. The Board of
Trustees, as authorized, appointed the building
committee as follows: Dr. J. R. Laughlin, C. H.
Rohrer, T. W. Fahrney. A committee rented the

auditorium on the hospital campus for serv
during the building of the church.

1914 June 14 — Last services held in the old church'

1914 August 23 — Corner stone laying for pre1
church, which was to cost $28,000, incliu
furnishings.

1915 June 6 — Church dedicated.

1922 April 11—211-13-15 E. Antietam Street, a tr
two-story brick building adjoining the chu
was purchased to be used for Sunday school
poses and residence of janitor. Cost — $7000.

1923 — Church mortgage burned.

1925 —104-06-08 S. Mulberry Street purchased
$14,000; 104 was designated as the parsonage

1940 —Pipe Organ installed by Moller Pipe Organ
for $2,800.

1944 Jan. 11— Final mortgage of $1,650 was bui*|
leaving church entirely debt free.

1956 —Fund raising campaign started by Rev. Ja p
E. Ault for educational building.

)|»ber 21, 1972

;7 August — 110 S. Mulberry Street property pur-
chased for church parsonage — $18,000.

8 Early — Building committee appointed. J. Alfred
Hamm and Assoc, of York, Pa. — architects and
Amos M. Algers — builder.

March 1 — Ground breaking service held. A portion
of the Antietam Street School was engaged from
the Board of Education to be used for Sunday
school space during the erection of the new build-
ing. Cost of building approx. $145,000.

9 Sept. 28 — Dedication of Sprecher Hall. Through
a bequest from A. Roy Sprecher, the lower level
church school rooms were remodeled.

1 Oct. — Authorization was given by the congrega-
tion to proceed with plans for a church recreation
area on the farm left to the church by the A. Roy
Sprecher estate.

CHARTER MEMBERS
OF FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH— 43

inn C. Bentz
le B. Bentz
rry C. Bentz
:tor B. Bentz
jry C. Bovey
Derta P. Byer
iggie G. Byer
llie K. Byer
ella Cross
a Cross
►life T. Cushen
nnie E. Cushen
bert G. Cushen
rry R. Dooley
irtha Dooley
njamin N. Emmert
ie C. Emmert
;eph S. Emmert
jiie E. Emmert
nry F. Emmert
njamin Fahrney

Theodore W. Fahrney
Frank N. Fahrney
Mary E. Hager
Mary A. Hockman
Maggie Hummer
Mary M. Huyett
Rev. J. C. Mackey
Mrs. J. C. Mackey
Ellen Marshall
Jennie V. Miller
Henry A. Poffenberger
Mary F. Poffenberger
Grace L. Poffenberger
Mollie E. Ridenour
Benjamin P. Schindel
Julia R. Schindel
Alice L. Schindel
Fannie M. Schindel
Ida T. Startzman
Jonas F. Wallick
Yada L. Wallick
Jane E. Walsh

'rom a charter membership of 43, the Hagerstown
irch now has 340 members. In the main, missions is
: greatest hope of the church. "Doc" and Jean Shank,
mer missionaries to Nigeria, were former members

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of the local Brethren. As one of the churches of the
Southeastern District, Hagerstown has been instrumental
in helping the church at Herndon, Va.

Sunday services include Sunday school and morning
worship. Organizations in the church include Signal
Lights, Junior and Senior Brethren Youth groups, Sister-
hood and W.M.S.

Musical worship includes performances by the choir
for Easter and Christmas cantatas, plus the regular
Sunday music. Mrs. Lorene Mills, the pastor's wife, is
the choir director. In addition to choral numbers, Mrs.
Rosalie Hykes, church organist, and the church orches-
tra under the direction of Robert Bartles, complete the
music program of the church.

Hagerstown is at the crossroads of two large Inter-
state Highways, route 81 and 70. As with many churches
of the day, the Hagerstown First Brethren is at the
crossroads of life. Located in the tri-state valley, with
easy access to Baltimore and Washington, the area still
retains a flavor of the agricultural-industrial community
that was in existence at the time of the founding of the
church. The church, being close to the center of town,
still has many souls to contact. May we always keep
the Brethren motto and the Great Commission ever be-
fore us— GO AND TELL.

FOR YEAR 1972—340 MEMBERS

CHURCH OFFICERS
Moderator
Vice Moderator
Recording Secretary

John A. Stouffer
Paul Roth
Doris Diebert

Asst. Recording Secy. Doris M. Cushen

TRUSTEES

L. E. Johns, Chairman
Amos Alger
Robert B. Collins
Henry J. Martin

DEACON BOARD
Laurence E. Johns
Laurence M. Johns
Henry J. Martin
William L. Mellott

Thos. H. Keberly
Donald E. Smith
Kenneth L. Stottlemyer

Charles Keplinger
Donald E. Smith
John A. Stouffer

Deacon Emeritus — Carl L. Stouffer

Chairman, Ushers — William L. Mellott
Church School Supt. — William E. Summers
Ass't. Supt. — Robert Bartles

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BRETHREN HOME MISSIONS

by Rev. W. S. Benshoff

If you were given the charge and responsibility of
planning and working a Home Mission program for a
Denomination, how would you go about it?

For most of us, the above question would be a "con-
versation stopper." Few of us would know how to go
about it, chiefly because we have not been trained, or
have not had experience in that area of Church opera-
tion. Most of us would have plenty of suggestions, no
doubt — some of which would be helpful and good; many
more, not practical.

However, we do have a mighty fine Missionary Board
in our Denomination composed of men and women, who,
if they did not have experience and training in mission
v/ork when they were placed on the Board, have gained
this valuable attribute since then. Home Mission work
is big business and one which requires more thinking,
planning, close watching of expenses, and hard work,
than most people even begin to realize.

Have you decided yet how you would go about plan-
ning and working a Home Mission program? How would
you go about deciding which struggling churches needed
help, and how much? How would you decide which
areas of our country are most promising for the location
of new - mission churches? How would you go about
setting up a plan whereby mission churches, through
a planned reduction in year by year help from mission
funds, would become self-supporting?

We have given you but a small portion of the p|b-
lems facing our Missionary Board in its Home Mis»n
program. Another we could mention is the man-pep
problem. The right man in the right place at the r lit
time as leader, is often a problem. Our Denomina n
needs top quality men right now — men of courage, a-
viction, leadership ability, training and consecration.
Missionary Board faces this problem in seeking i
isters for new mission points.

Have we listed all the facets of a good Home Mis;i
program? Are you now satisfied that, taking car&if
the problems we have mentioned, you could set up ||d
work a growing Home Mission program in the BretHn
Church?

That's right, there's at least one which we have jit
mentioned. And dear friends, it is one which, if evjy
Brethren caught the vision of souls won to Christ Id
taught in the grace and knowledge of Christ, it woult e
no problem at all! Do you know what we mean? Sp
a spirit, such a realization of Christian service, wc|d
far supercede the fact that we are called upon to {je
our dollars for the support of our Home Mission )!)■
gram. Let's get away from the painful process of « n
ing dollars out of our pocket-books!

Instead, let's see growing mission churches winrg
men and women to Christ through the dollars we gl?.
Let's see the love of Christ implanted in hundreds p
thousands of hearts through the Mission offering doll s
which flow from our pocket-books. We have been
long counting the cost in dollars; let us enlarge
souls by counting the cost in souls won to Christ in [
outreach of our Home Mission program.

So, if you were in charge of the Home Mission m
gram of a Denomination you would surely appreciatli
Church people giving dollars in the spirit of Christ ji
service. There is a big difference between putting
dollar on the mission offering plate, and the transfo j-
ing of that dollar, through prayer and spirit, into scb
won to Christ and strengthened in their Christian fa ;.
The difference is in the number of dollars we will gi '!
that is, dedicated and consecrated dollars. Then, '
last great problem facing our Home Mission work i|
melt away in the glorious anthem of praise throiji
a program which meets the needs of men today, in
prepares for tomorrow. 11/56

iober 21, 1972

Page Nineteen

YEARS OF BRETHREN MISSIONS

)n November 17, 1972 the Missionary Board celebrates
80th anniversary of incorporation, and it seems so
>ropriate that this time of thanksgiving for Brethren

Visions should fall during our Thanksgiving Season
he time for our emphasis on Brethren Home Missions,
ncluded in this issue of the Brethren Evangelist, are
rints of articles which have appeared during the
0's by various Brethren writers. We give thanks for
response of the brethren to challenges such as these
1 for the new churches which have been started dur-
these years. We give thanks to the Lord for allowing
to serve in this way over the past 80 years,
n the next issue of the Brethren Evangelist we will
k toward the future of Brethren Home Missions. You
1 want to have a part in this onward thrust as exist-

i churches are strengthened and new efforts are

> lined.

■ - ■

fo' 80 YEARS
OF SERVICE

MISSION GIVING MEANS MORE
BRETHREN CHURCHES

by Dr. J. R. Shultz

IERE

here are people without Christ
k leader with Christ,
and a Mission Board with cash,
jtERE CAN BE A BRETHREN CHURCH!!

pie Lord spoke through the prophet Ezekiel of a
pd then, and of the need now. "And I sought for a
in among them that should make of the hedge, and
md in the gap before me for the land. . . ." The "gap"
lay in the Brethren Church is the building of new
jurches in growing America.
IERE ARE PEOPLE WITHOUT CHRIST
(Population figures are shattered year by year. Pre^
l-tions of future growth continue to amaze us. Sug-
stions that the East Coast of the United States will
one giant city with multi-millions of people are not
usual. America continues to grow.
The multitude of souls — present and future — need the
ring Christ. Of the 100 million adults in America today

only 12 7c attend Sunday School — an indication of the

real need.

WHO NEED A LEADER WITH CHRIST

"How shall they hear without a preacher?" Oh, for
leaders to speak the glorious Gospel! Oh, for local
churches to rear and send out such leaders! Many, many
churches will not accept the truth that the hour is
urgent. With little compassion for anyone but them-
selves become "DRIFTING SEPULCHERS, MANNED
BY FROZEN CREWS."

All of us, Brethren laymen and ministers, need a
greater awareness of the living Christ — never thinking
of Him as dead or far away, but as ALIVE and VERY
NEAR. With this presence of God shall come the realiza-
tion that "Missions is a spirit and not a method. A
mission pastor is a man filled with the Holy Spirit. A
mission church is a church following the leadership of
such a man. And a mission sermon is a sermon that pro-
vokes a crisis in a person's thinking."
AND A MISSION BOARD WITH CASH

"Giving" is at the heart of the Christian faith. "For
God so loved that He GAVE. . . ." "For the wages of sin
is death; but the GIFT of God is eternal life. . . ."
Jesus' most forthright words dealt with man's sin, salva-
tion, and stewardship. Five times He spoke about giving,
to every one time about praying. A real proof of our love
of God and our Christian faith is our giving!!

Because "Mission" is placed before "Board" does not
give them "Keys to Cities" or free rides in the world.
Christ expects Christians to pay their way in the world,
just as He did. Thus the Board needs money; cold, hard
cash! Without it, they can do nothing.

With it: THERE CAN BE BRETHREN CHURCHES.
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ADVANCE IN EVANGELISM

by Rev. W. Clayton Berkshire

EVANGELISM is the heart and soul of home missions
and church extension work, which owes its very exist-
ence to evangelism. Church extension work, in turn,
exists, for the purpose of taking Christ and His Gospel
to the people living within the borders of the United
States of America.

This situation is not understood by some of our people
whose expressions give evidence that they believe the
purpose of the church extension program to be simply
that of increasing the number of Brethren Churches.
On the other hand, some of our people fully realize
that evangelism is the church's primary business and

that it is both the beginning and the end in home Is-
sions and church extension work.

It is imperative that we all see the importanoof
evangelism and the role which it plays in church |x-
tension. In a real sense, it is both the parent andne
child. The work of evangelism, properly conduiid,
reaches out into new communities, winning peopl |to
Christ and establishing them in organized bodies wl'ti,
in turn, become the perpetuators of the Gospel— id
thus the cycle continues.

Our United States of America is a field of great e 1
gelistic opportunity. The growth of our cities, lie
emergence of scores of suburbs, the continual devtb-
ment of new industries and the expansion of hund: Is
of old ones, the quest for areas where the climaUs
conductive to better health, the resultant shifts in ;j?<
ulation — all of these and other factors ought to chalkje
our best efforts to evangelize and to extend the chih
that it may minister to the spiritual needs of our cn-
trymen wherever they may be.

The seventy-two million unchurched people in |e
United States need our earnest attention; the 7,000 ;'])•
pie who are added to our population daily mustje
reached. Church authorities have projected a need w
70,000 new churches within the next ten years in oijr
that they may minister to our expanding population

These things should give us reason to make an "
vance in Evangelism" unequalled in the history of
church. The new frontiers of our nation as well as e

old frontiers need to feel the impact of the Gospe
our Lord Jesus Christ. Our faithful witnessing and
establishing of new churches will help to make
possible. 11/59

1972 HOME MISSIONS GOAL

$80,000

)ober 21, 1972

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LOOKING TOWARD TOMORROW

Why Should The Brethren Church Have Home Missions?

This article, by Dr. E. M. Riddle, is reprinted in memory of his many
years of devoted service to Brethren Missions. Dr. Riddle served as Gen-
eral Secretary for a number of years and then while a member of the Mis-
sionary Board served as its President.

liter thinking of what home missions did for the
irch yesterday, and is doing today — a really mag-
licent achievement — we might very well think of the
k of home missions in the days ahead. Of course we
nder about "the tomorrows," even whether there will
any, but in faith we labor on, not knowing what the
' shall bring forth. . .

t is a dangerous thing to do nothing. We cannot
)ass our responsibilities to home missions. Increased
nigration, growing cities, with more than sixty
lion still unchurched in this country, can we refuse
recognize the need for "The Gospel of Jesus" in such
hour as this? The Brethren people have a respon-
ility here as well as any other group of believers. . . .
tenewed interest in evangelism is a most encouraging
n. It is the first mission of the church. Brethren
st continue to witness. The greatest story in all the
rid must yet be told. Souls must be saved.

"Head over all, at God's right hand,

In heavenly places set;
In Christ not only East and West

But God and men are met."

'he world picture is not reassuring. Mankind is in a
ry plight. If men had never heard of the Man of
zareth and of the Word from God, that He came to
and preach, the overwhelming need in this dark

hour in our human history would surely stir up some
prophetic soul to envision Him. If Jesus has not help
for us, truly we are undone. Looking at the things He
said and the things He did, does he not seem to fit into
the darkness and the awfulness of this hour in such a
way as to mark Him out as Destiny for our race, the
Saviour for all who will hear the call to be saved?

Churches are needed to help complete the unfinished
task. All agencies or auxiliaries of the church must
cooperate. Of course, the most influential of all agencies
for Christian instruction is the home. In this age of
crisis — national and economic insecurity which threaten
to destroy for our children the sense of the reality of
God and the sense of being at home in this world — there
is urgent need for new emphasis on the Christian
family.

How may we realize this new vision for tomorrow?
It must first be a new vision, that fresh and vigorous
conviction so greatly required. It will come as we re-
dedicate ourselves more wholeheartedly to Christ and
the church, and do some of the things that, as members
and adherents of it, we should delight in doing. Pray
about it. Begin to work toward the goal. Your heart
will be warmed and life will have a new meaning.

The sun never sets on the work of the church. "Ye
are the light of the world . . . let your light shine."
11/50

YOUR MISSION OFFERING WILL PROVE THE SINCERITY OF YOUR LOVE

Id Him- To rite*3

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GOD SAVE OUR NATION

GOD — PART III

by Thomas A. Schultz
Chaplain, U.S. Navy

It all began soon after God created the heavens and
the earth: man began his dastardly deeds. Adam de-
ceived God and thereby enslaved all mankind. Eve took
of the forbidden fruit and destroyed the face of the
earth. Their children were the reflection of their parents.
Cain killed his brother, Abel: thus began the seed of
dissent and hatred — brother against brother, neighbor
against neighbor, and nation against nation.

In the last two articles I have been discusing the
ecology of man and nature. I have predicted, together
with our top-leading scientists in America, that within
a decade many of the eco-systems of the world will be
destroyed and muoh of mankind will become as fossils.
The environment will be turned into an unlivable con-
dition, because we have recklessly, in the history of
our nation, corroded the air we breathe; we have con-
taminated the water we drink; and we have corrupted
and eroded our land from which we receive our daily
bread.

Today, we look at another aspect of our environm
— nation of the United States of America. Beyond
rhetoric of the Fourth of July speeches, Americ;
usually bask in the conviction that their past is exe
plary — that their heritage is something that shall alw;
be. Recently, however, the American people have tal
a different look at themselves and their heritage; (
future, now, does not seem to be so bright. The light
freedom seems to be flickering.

In a recent poll, a research and analytical organi
tion collected statistics on large segments of the Am<
can population. It indicated that large numbers
Americans feel that our country has slipped backwc
in the last five to ten years. The poll indicated that c
out of every two Americans believes our National t<
sions are so great that they may lead to a real bre;
down of the nation and the people if they are push
any further. There is a growing distrust in natioi
leadership and institutions. This distrust of the Ame
can way of life is not the product of a few radicals
trouble-makers, but it is the root of national unn
deep within the heart of the American people. The j
teresting aspect of the survey indicates that a lar
majority of Americans believe our national difficult,
are rooted in fundamental causes — that our soc
political, and spiritual heritage has gone to the wind

As we look at the great fundamentals of our natic
we see them in every corner of America in ill repu
Our university students are rising up against the s;
tern of American heritage. Our ghettos are getti
larger and larger. The poor people are becoming pool
and poorer. Racism is getting worse; it is turning mc
militant in its endeavors. Now, it is not the question

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quality for all, but a two-system equality: one for the
hites and another for the blacks. We are no longer,
)ne Nation Indivisible," but two nations separated by

color band. The division in our nation over the war
Vietnam is great. People are rising up, saying the
ar must end at once, even though they are aware of
te risk of a complete Communist take-over in South-
ist Asia as soon as our prisoners of war are released
id troops withdrawn.

Communism at home and abroad is growing so strong

at even now, many Americans are willing to adopt the
)licy of co-existence. This is a policy that does not re-
ird whether Communism is good or bad. Most people

e willing to let them alone — let them live their system,
id we shall live ours. One teacher said, "Lets all agree

a mutual acceptance of one another's principles. We
ill give up a little freedom, and they will give up a
:tle tyranny. Then, we shall be able to live together
ithout war."

Sometime ago, there appeared in the "Congressional
eoord of the United States," an article by W. Cleon
KOUSEN. Recently he began his sixteenth term as a
gh-level official of the Federal Bureau of Investiga-
on on foreign affairs. In his presentation to Congress,
ititled, "Current Communist Goals," he listed forty-
ve goals of the Communistic party as related to the
nited States. I have chosen only a few so that you
light understand some of the goals they have to destroy
kr American way of life:

1. To get control of the schools and universities. 2.
ifiltrate the press. 3. Breakdown the cultural stand-
'ds or morality. 4. Infiltrate the churches and discredit
le Bible as a crutch and unfounded guide for a way
' life. 5. Discredit the American Constitution by calling
I inadequate, oldfashioned, out of step with modern
peds, and a hindrance for cooperation between other
itions of the world. (Those of us who study Com-
unism, know this is their prime objective and goal, and
ley make no> bones about it.) 6. Discredit the American
'>refathers who founded our nation. 7. Discredit the
Jmerican family as an institution of the American way
I life. 8. Promote violence and insurrection among the
?ople in order that Communism might thrive as a
orld process for the people who are now enslaved by
lie Imperialism of the United States. A student of
lilosophy and history today, would certainly agree
tat many of these objectives have been accomplished
' are well on their way in the United States.

Another breakdown in the American way of life is
'presented by the crimes on our streets. The drugs
nong our youth. — one hundred and fifty youth in an
jhio rural high school admitted they are using or have
feed marijuana or other forms of narcotics; we are
icing a great problem. It is well for us to understand
at a disease has come upon our young people. Most of
e narcotics are not coming from the United States,
xt are being shipped to us by foreign powers. Poverty
. our nighborhoods become more and more apparent
id unrest evident in the American way of life is the
tania to develop economic security, pleasure and a life
ease. These take the votes in our day, and the tragedy
these breakdowns is that most Americans could care
ss about what is happening to our land. People are
ore interested in leisure and comfort, and adopt the,
ill look after myself," attitude and let the rest of the

world go by. All of this is occurring while America
tumbles and its institutions fall.

The national poll indicates that we must return to our
basic fundamentals of democracy if we are to survive
in this nation. Let us determine how we may be able
to restore our nation. Our solutions shall determine
whether our nation can continue to herald freedom to
the enslaved people of the world, or whether in this
decade, we shall decline to a fifth rated nation without
the opportunities of freedom for the people of the world.

In the first place, we must return to love and respect
of freedom. Do you realize that one-fifth of the world
today does not enjoy this freedom? The satelite nations
have lost their most cherished gift — Freedom! The other
four-fifths of the world does not seem interested in con-
cerving the freedom that has not been taken from them.
Freedom ii not a license from responsibility so that
any man can do what he wants when he wants to do it.
Freedom is a force which men must react to them-
selves. It is something that does not last unless man
is willing to do something about it.

Freedom is honesty. It means honesty with our em-
ployers. Men and women joke about being paid without
having to work the full number of hours. We cannot
continue to cheat and lie in a National way if we expect
to preserve American democracy. This land was built
by the sweat of the brow of frontiersmen who were not
ashamed to work from sunup to sundown. Freedom is
honesty to the family as well as to God. We cannot
commit ourselves to infidelity and immorality which
has invaded the homes of America today and expect
freedom to last. Each American must examine his own
life to see if he is honest in the presence of God. This
must be clone in order to preserve the quality of
American democracy!

In other words, freedom must be transmitted not only
by those who claim and cherish it, but also by those
who live it. Freedom cannot last because a public speak-
er says so, nor because our National constitution pre-
scribes it. Freedom can only be an integral part of
American life when every American is willing to put
his shoulder to the wheel. In the American culture, we
must begin to let honesty prevail and provide dignity
to every person, regardless of color, race, or creed. This
means that every man, woman, and child must have the
benefits of freedom. This is the reason we have been
in Vietnam for the past seven years. We must demand
and promote freedom and equality for everyone, not
only in speech, but also in act and deed.

Today, American institutions need our support to sus-
tain freedom. They must be supported by persons like
our forefathers, who were willing to invest their lives,
fortunes, and sacred honor in order to preserve the
cause of freedom. This means, that we must give of
our money, talents, etc. to support the great "One na-
tion, indivisible." We still have enough freedom so that
we can exercise our rights to preserve it. This we must
do before the curtains are drawn in the next decade.
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are all pro-
ducts of a great foundation, but there is something
wrong with the foundation of America today.

The American fundamentals have been deteriorating.
Our greatest fundamental is our faitli in almighty God
as the author and creator of life itself! That, alone, is
the principle of American democracy stated so clearly

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in our national documents, "All that we have is ordained
by almighty God, and as such, we have certain inalien-
able rights which are life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness." We are living in a day such as the day of
Adam and Eve — a day when men have again decided
to take matters into their own hands and turn away
from the will and law of God. We are living in a day
when men no longer believe they need God to help them
perform their daily tasks. We cannot continue to exist
as a nation if the American people continue to disregard
this fundamental. Our nation cannot expect to escape the
consequences that are before us.

Most every historian states we are in a national
spiritual crisis. Today, masses are indifferent to the
churches and synogagues of our land. They claim it is
too old fashioned and are quick to tear it down by their
indifference and complacency. Does this not ring a
bell to the Communist objective? Many claim that Chris-
tianity and Judaism are outdated and no longer needed
in order that we can continue to have democracy. Prayer,
Bible reading, and spiritual ideas have been taken out of
the schools and universities of America. They have been
quick to belittle spiritual truths that have been the
basis of our heritage since the founding of our nation.

In the American scene, few care about that which is
needed to be done. We need men and women who are
willing to put their trust in almighty God, i.e. to band
together under His holy Name and unite in faith and
action in order to restore our National life and unity.
In a day when we are so prone to tear down the estab-
lishment, universities, churches, and synogagues, it is
high time we begin to see what is really wrong with
America. It is not the institution itself, nor what it has
done, but the people who are in them. We need to change
the hearts of men. We need to direct men toward God!
We need to be restored to our rightful image — the image
in which almighty God created each and every one of
us.

To have faith in God is something more than just I
service. We must believe that He is the author ;d
creator of every life. We must begin to pledge our lijs
in order to preserve this gift He has given us. We njd
to believe that God is our Father and His laws are bill-
ing upon all men — they are timeless and unchangeaie
—He has made us to be brothers, and as brothers, !e
ought to learn to be our brother's keeper. God wajs
to insure us that every man has intrinsic rights, Wli?
Because the constitution says so? or because that is
what Americans would like to have ? No ! Men are i
titled to their inalienable rights because God endov
them for all men, regardless of their color, race, jr
creed. We should worship God in spirit in our hoirji,
but most certainly in assembly. Church attendance ]p
dropped some thirty-percent in the last five years. lis
a barometer of our time! We need to worship God wji
our lives each day of the week as well as on Sund^
morning, and to praise His Holy Name.

Liberty, freedom, equality, and intrinsic rights
now being challenged as never before in the two hund
years of our nation. Many people of the world have n f
lost these rights and many more will lose them wit p,
five years. A friend was in the Soviet Union, and sptb
at the University of Leningrad in Moscow. In the folli
ing discussion on, "What is the American Way of liJ
a Soviet youth said, "You Americans belive in the fi
dom of speech, but you don't have anything to say. }
believe in the freedom from want, but you don't kn
what you want. You believe in freedom from fear, 1
you don't know of what you are afraid. You stamp
your coins, "In God we Trust," but you do not pract
what you preach." (He referred to a recent lynching |
a negro in Mississippi.)

Upon returning to the United States, He spoke in J
auditorium in St. Louis. He told the audience what
had told me about the student. When he had finis)
his address and was still standing on the stage w
the curtain drawn, a man asked, "What did you tell
Soviet student when he challenged you?" My fri<
replied, "Friend, I did not reply, I remained silent i
walked out; because, before almighty God, I knew
knew more about the weakness of America that
know about ourselves."

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POETRY CORNER

PINK ROCK AT MY PORCH RAIL

Token of strength, assurance

(How many eons old?),

I marvel at your endurance,

I who mind heat and cold.

Turning from life's taut pages —

For me so swiftly few —

I'll hold to the Rock of Ages

How stronger, yet, than you . .

Strength, strength forever new!

Annabelle Merrifield

AS NOW .

SO THEN

"I've no time to waste," you say,

"On matters of the spirit."
"Then, — you shall waste eternity!"

For Time records.

And God decrees.
And so they both do hear it.

From HOME

WHAT GOD'S FORGrVEN, HE'S FORGOTTEN

Man denies, rejects, forsakes;

But the Lord God forgives.

Man inpugnes, betrays, berates;

But — the Lord God forgives.

Man, his brother's faults exposes,

Sanctimoniously deposes;

While, at home, his conscience dozes.

(Oh God, how little we have learned!)

What God's forgiven, He's forgotten!

You, whose every righteousness is rotten,

Pray for understanding deeper;

For you are your brother's keeper.

From HOME

DEPARTING PRAYER

O God, when our use of this world is over and we make
room for others, may we not leave anything ravished
by our greed or spoiled by our ignorance, But may we
hand on our common heritage fairer and sweeter
through our use of it.

From Brethren House Worship Bulletin

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BELL?

'. came back with my little son to visit my old home
ra. We stood on the village square. It was an ex-
rating Sunday morning.

There," said I, as I pointed to a dilapidated church,
at is where my father used to go to church, when I
s a boy. Twice each Sunday father used to ring that
1, and when the people heard it, they all came to
irch to worship God."

had scarcely ceased talking when my son looked up
I said, "Daddy, why don't they ring the bell now?"

stood there looking at the silent bell. The leaning

eple seemed to come a little closer — I was lost in the

mories of the past. There was a tug at my hand, and

' son's voice said again, "Daddy why don't they ring

' bell now?" And with that voice I seemed to hear

Ices of children from all around the country-side,

j>r, ragged, sad, wicked children with no place to go

I learn of life. All these stretched out their hands

)'ading, "Why don't they ring the bell now?" Sick

ldren called to me in weak voices. Lonely ones looked

at me pitifully. In many voices they all cried, 'Why
don't they ring the bell now?"

I looked about me that Sunday morning. I saw one
man mowing his lawn. Across the street a family was
putting a picnic lunch into the car. Farther down,
another man sat on the porch yawning. In his driveway
another was polishing his new car. Still another was
pruning his hedge. On nearby stone steps, three children
sat absorbed in the comic section of a big Sunday
newspaper.

"Is this America?" I thought. "Was this what our
forefathers did to make America great?" Why were
people not in church? If our fathers could not live
without the church, can we live without it on our day
of new and greater sin? With the passing of our fathers,
will the church also pass?

I lifted up my voice with the voice of my son, and
cried, "Why don't they ring the bell now?"

From Corinth
Brethren Bulletin

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ct^~^

BEVERLY SUMMY, RODGER GEASLEN RECEIVE HONORS

Miss Beverly Suramy, Ashland, Ohio, and Mr. Rodger
Geaslen, Washington, D.C., were honored during the
Board of Christian Education Inspirational Service on
Wednesday evening of General Conference.

Photo by Bruce

Miss Beverly Sum/my receiving award from
Dr. Charles M mi son.

Beverly was honored for 6 years of service in the
office of the Board of Christian Education and 9 years
with its predecessor, the Youth Board. During those
years Bev served in several capacities from office sec-
retary to acting Youth Director to Administrative
Assistant of the Board of Christian Education. Serving
under several directors, she provided much of the carry-
over knowledge and leadership that kept National BYC
moving forward.

In March, 1972, Bev moved to the Benevolent Board
as office secretary to Mr. Dorman Ronk, In appreciation
of her service to the denominational Christian Educa-
tion and youth ministries, BCE Vice President Dr.
Charles Munson presented her with a gold watch on
behalf of the Board

Mr. Rodger Geaslen

Mr. Rodger Geaslen was named 1972 Christian E
cator of the year. His present responsibilities inclu
Moderator of his church, a teacher in the Church Sent
a home discussion leader, and Moderator of the Sot
east District; and he recently served as Church Sch
Superintendent. In nominating Rodger for this aw3
his pastor, Rev. Robert Keplinger wrote: "I know
no other layman in the church who is more willing
give his time, talent, and treasure for the Lord. ^
never hear him complain, and he is always willing
go the second mile to help others."

Mr. Fred Burkey, Director of Christian Education, [
sented Rodger with an engraved plaque commemorat
the occasion.

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3CAL BYC GROUPS RECOGNIZED

^ach year several local BYC groups stand out among
t others as outstanding groups. As part of the last
biness session of the 1972 National BYC Convention,
n Waters (Junior), Assistant to the Director of Chris-
n Education, presented certificates of recognition to
■)resentatives of these groups.

Six local organizations compiled 100 points in corn-
ting all the 1971-72 National BYC goals. These groups
ognized as Honor BYC Groups, were:

Brush Valley, Pa., Combined BYC

Vinco, Pa., Junior BYC

Vinco, Pa., Junior High BYC

Vinco, Pa., Senior BYC

Warsaw, Ind., Combined BYC

Waterloo, Iowa, Senior/Junior High BYC

Ten organizations compiled 85 out of the 100 points of
Goals and were recognized as Banner BYC Groups,
ese groups were:

College Corner, Ind., Senior BYC
Flora, Ind., Combined BYC
Highland, Pa., Combined BYC
Johnstown, Pa., Second Combined BYC
Johnstown, Pa., Third Combined BYC
Oak Hill, W. Va., Junior High BYC
Oak Hill, W. Va., Senior BYC
Sarasota, Fla., Junior High BYC
Sarasota, Fla., Senior BYC
West Alexandria, Ohio, Combined BYC

throughout the 1971-72 year local BYC groups were
!ouraged to raise $10 toward the National BYC
dget -Project Ingathering for each registered member
their group. Nine groups either equaled or surpassed
it figure and were recognized as "$10 Club" BYC
ranizations:

Bryan, Ohio
County Line, Ind.
Flora, Ind.
Gretna, Ohio
Maurertown, Va.
Pleasant Hill, Ohio
Sarasota, Fla.
Smithville, Ohio
South Bend, Ind.

Ve congratulate each one of these organizations for
■ir outstanding work during 1971-72.

1972-73 NATIONAL BYC
BUDGET - PROJECTS

On Saturday, August 19, the National BYC Conven-
tion adopted the following budget and projects for the
1973 Ingathering:

BCE Administrative Expenses $3,000.00

National BYC Projects 4,000.00

1 ) Worship Center at Brethren Care,
Inc., the new Brethren Home lo-
cated in Ashland $1,400.00

2) Travel assistance for delegates to
1974 Convention from 6 far west-
ern churches (Lathrop, Manteca,
and Stockton, Cal.; Papago Park
and Tucson, Ariz.; and Cheyenne,
Wyo.) 600.00

3) 1974 Summer Crusader Program 2,000.00
National BYC Council Travel Exp. 700.00

Special Programs 200.00

Project Promotion 50.00

Total $7,950.00
You will notice that the new budget is nearly $3,000
less than the 1971-72 budget. The Convention felt that
since the recent Ingathering fell short by that amount
it would be more reasonable to lower the budget and
meet all the areas, rather than just the first two. All
money given over the goal of $7,950.00 will go toward
project area 3) — the Summer Crusader Program.

During 1971-72, over 1,200 youth registered as mem-
bers of National BYC. If each local BYC will raise $10
per member (about 200 per week), we will easily meet
the budget. Why not begin now! Let's go all the way
in '73!

NOTICE

October 31, 1972, is the final deadline for contributions to the 1971-72 National
BYC Budget-Project. If you still have project money to be submitted, mail it today
to: Board of Christian Education, 524 College Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805.

Page Twenty-eight

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1972-73 NATIONAL BYC
GUIDE LINES

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: Working toward a set
of guidelines can promote the spiritual growth of indi-
viduals and the spiritual growth and unity of the Breth-
ren Youth Crusaders at the local, district, and national
levels.

1. At least one BYC representative to:

A. National Conference — 5 points

B. All state and district functions (camps, rallies,
retreats, conferences, etc.)

2. Each group have a guest speaker, outside of your
local group, at least four times a year, excluding the
local advisors and pastor — 10 points

3. At least one public service per year — 10 points

4. Have a substantial number of your group maintain
attendance at a regular Bible study, preferably week-
ly, other than regular youth meeting — 10 points

5. Each group participate in the National BYC Project
and set a specific amount for the National Goal to be
raised by that group — 5 points

6. A. A report of your activities sent in to National I £
(524 College Avenue, Ashland, Ohio 44805) jit
least two times a year (include pictures if js-
sible — 10 points

B. Send in the Statistical Report by July 15
Sharon Stoffer, 332 47th Street, NW, Canton, C
447091—10 points

7. Make it a practice to daily read the Bible — 10 po

8. Group participation in these projects:

A. Joint meeting preferably with other BYC gro
— 5 points

B. BYC Visitation program — 5 points

C. Benevolent work within your local church or
— 5 points

9. Each group increase its total membership by at k|;t

25 per cent of the membership as of November !-

10 points

I
Banner Society — Meet 85 out of 100 points

Honor Society — Meet all 100 points

(The year, as far as guidelines are concerned, is efe-
tive from the beginning of the 1972 Conference to e
beginning of the 1973 Conference.)

JOHNNY CARSON PUMPS
BILLY GRAHAM ON DOZEN ISSUES

Los Angeles (EP) — Television's Johnny Carson
quizzed Evangelist Billy Graham on 12 current topics
for 40 minutes in Los Angeles on the entertainer's Sep-
tember 13 show, receiving in return an evangelical's
viewpoint on wide-ranging issues.

In his appearance on the late night talk show, Dr.
Graham confided that he has been offered the nomina-
tion for a U.S. Senatorial position, positions on the staff
of two Presidents of the United States, but has turned
them all down because "God called me to preach." He
said he is considering accepting a TV news flash pro-
gram offered by network officials and will make his
decision January 1.

The evangelist acknowledged the widespread interest
in the charismatic movement but personally does not
hold the view that the phenomenon is equated with
the filling of the Holy Spirit. He said he considers it
a gift, but one of the least of the gifts, surfacing in
churches v/hich hitherto have had a lack of feeling in
their worship.

If there were not Christianity, the evangelist said,
in reply to a question, he would be a Jew. "Judaism be-
lieves in the Messiah — and in the Kingdom of God on
earth, he said. "We believe the Messiah has come in
the person of Jesus Christ, and that's our difference —
but it's hot much."

Are there civilizations on other planets? Yes, the
preacher held, "but all of it under the direction of the
Supreme Being." He cited the testimony of Helen Keller

when the concept of God was introduced. "I knew Hii1
she said, "but I didn't know His name." Dr. Grah
added that atheism is very small" in the Soviet Unii
tcday, and that in China Presidential Adviser Heip
Kissinger testified that one communicates with Cc -

munist Chinese on a theological basis.

To a question asking his view on pornography .

Graham replied: "I'm against censorship . . . but J
also against the moral sewers running down our stref
We all know what obscenity is, but we can't define
Gambling is wrong mostly, he said, "because of
things that go with it, such as prostitution and ga
sterism. The gambler usually hurts himself the mof
Racial prejudice, religious wars, and evil natura
grow out of an unregenerated heart, he said. The folkj-
er of Jesus Christ is characterized by love. Once Gr«jt
Britain criticized the U.S. and its racial strife, he poin ji
out, but England today is having demonstrations agaijt
an influx of Pakistanis and is experiencing like trou p
in that area with the U.S.

Dr. Graham said his next crusade will be in Nagala
— a country inhabited by former headhunters win ;
citizenship today is 70 per cent Christian.

"This may be the largest crusade we've ever ha
he said.

Other topics discussed were drugs, witchcraft, recr
tion, primitive religions, Madalyn Murray O'Hair, a
the return of Jesus Christ.

;tober 21, 1972

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CHEEP ADVICE

>tm//,

I had a small talent, and it was fun to
expand it to its maximum.

BENNETT CERF

Submerging problems in a sea of infor-
mation is not the same as solving them.

Sometimes the best way to remember
something is to stop trying.

Second thought are wisest.

EURIPIDES

All one needs to do to be successful is
to follow the advice one gives to others.

Any fool can criticize, condemn, and
complain — and most of them do.

Dale Carnegie

It's not the depths of a river that drowns
a man. It's the water.

MOM MABLEY

It is easier to suppress the first desire
than to satisfy all those that follow.

There are only two lasting bequests we
can give our children. One is roots, the
other wings.

Hodding Carter

Ability may get you to the top, but only
character will keep you there.

You can be positive or negative; hope-
ful or cynical; joyful or miserable — take
your pick.

HOW TO AVOID CRITICISM
Say nothing! . . . Do nothing! . .
nothing!

A winner listens; a loser just waits until
it's his turn to talk.

EWISH CHRISTIANS PICKET
EMPLE ON ROSH HASHANAH

San Francisco (EP) — With placards held high and
l strong voice, a group of a dozen or more "Jews for
?sus" conducted a demonstration of worship in front
i Temple Emanu-El at Lake St. and Arguello here.
he young participants insist on remaining a part of
le Jewish community and found no better a time for
jiaking this statement to their fellow Jews than Rosh
tiashanah — the Jewish New Year.

| Earlier this spring, the Northern California Board of
|abbis, which was then headed by Rabbi Joseph Asher,
|inior minister of Temple Emanu-El, issues a scathing
lenunciation of the Jews for Jesus group, calling them
postates and saying they had no part in the Jewish
immunity. Several members of the group have
ttempted at one time or another to force the Northern
alif ornia Board of Rabbis to reconsider this quarantine,
ut to no avail.

i Barry Ellegant, a Jewish Christian who regularly
jttends synagogue as well as the First Baptist Church
f Mill Valley, said: "We know that Jesus is the prom-
>ed Messiah, that He died for our sins and that He gives
s new life. Nevertheless, we recognize the fact that
'e are Jews. I was born a Jew and I'll die a Jew. And

even though certain Jewish leaders might ostracize us
and keep us from feeling welcome in the temple, like
the apostles of old, we shall continue to worship as
Jews." Ellegant, 25, is a former science teacher in
Racine, Wisconsin. He went to California last year where
he found, through personal Bible studies, "a moving of
the Holy Spirit upon me" that Jesus is indeed the
Messiah promised in the Old Testament.

Another Jew for Jesus, Sam Nadler from New York
City has this to say: "I didn't feel very Jewish last year
at this time. I wasn't even aware of the calendar date
of Rosh Hashanah. I was just dealing drugs and getting
into Eastern religions. But since I have come to believe
in Jesus, my Jewish heritage is really important to me.
I believe it will take the kind of experience only Jesus
can give to bring many of my young Jewish friends
to a real appreciation of Judaism and what it's saying
to people."

The group carried on the demonstration across the
street from the temple so as not to interrupt the wor-
shipers. Most of them wore black armbands with the
Olympic symbol to indicate mourning for those mem-
bers of Israel's Olympic team killed by Arab terrorists.
T'hey sang various Hebrew prayers including one from
the Psalms, "Jine Ma Toy," which is translated "be-
hold, how good it is for Brethren to dwell together in
unity."

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DEVOTIONAL PROGRAM FOR NOVEMBR

Call to Worship
Song Service
Circle of Prayer

Bible Studies:

Senior: FAITH

Junior: REACHING OUT INTO

OUR OWN FAMILY

Discussion Questions:

Seniors: Discussion over chosen book

Special Music

Song:

"Spirit of Sisterhood"

S.M.M. Benediction

SENIOR BIBLE STUDY

FAITH

Introduction

It never ceases to amaze me how the Lord so com-
pletely guides my life. I can think of some really tough
situations that I've been in that I was just sure I could
never get out of. Every time God has led me to make
the right decisions, and I realize just how weak my faith
can be at times. Sometimes it is really hard to have
faith and be patient for God's answer. That's something
I'm having to cope with right now. There are many
examples of men of great faith in the Bible. Let's see
if we can relate any of these examples to our situation.
Bible Study

Text: Hebrews 11:1, Ephesians 6:16, Romans 5:1-6,
James 1:3-9.

1. Open in prayer

2. Read each passage silently, then have one person in
the group read them aloud.

Discuss the following:

1. Discuss the definition of faith in light of your con-
ception of its meaning. Compare your definition to
the one given in Hebrews 11:1.

2. Cite several examples of men of great faith in the
Bible. Can you relate to any of these examples. You
may want to use the story of Job for an example.

3. Each person think of one time, perhaps recently,
when your faith was really tested. Share this experi-
ence. Could you at the time see any purpose in this
problem ?

4. Discuss the purpose of conflict in relationship to faith
according to Romans 5:1-6 and James 1:3-9. Has this
held true for you?

5. Discuss how faith can be used according to Ephesians
6:16.

You may want to use different translations in your
discussion and study.
Moments for reflection and meditation

Allow some time at the conclusion of your study and
discussion for silent reflection and meditation.
End in conversational prayer.

"All I have seen teaches me to trust
The Creator for all I have not seen."

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

INTRODUCING GLORIA STOUT

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Gloria Stout, from Flora, Indiana, is a Juni
at Ashland College majoring in Music Educate
and minoring in Religion. She is serving her Si
ond year as National Sisterhood Vice Preside)
was a member of the Jesus Brethren Expei
mental Crusader Team and National BYC Trea
urer for 1971-1972.

tober 21, 1972

Page Tliirty-onc

JNIOR BIBLE STUDY

REACHING OUT INTO
OUR OWN FAMILY

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Do you wear a mask when you go away from home?
h sure," you say, "on Halloween." Are you sure that's
3 only time you wear a mask?

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. Gary Taska

A mask is something that hides or covers up the real
ing. In this case the mask covers up the real you.
link about this question for a minute. Do you act the
me way at church, at school, or with friends as you
jt at home? Or, do you act a little bit nicer when you
je with other people? Where is it easier to be a Chris-
p, at home or away from home? (Give time for re-
jonse to these questions but don't point a finger at
j.y one person to answer.)

in Acts 1:8 Jesus told His followers that the Holy
■pirit would give them the power and ability to be wit-
pses of Him in Jerusalem, in Judea, in Samaria, and
|e uttermost part of the earth. We can think of these
ur areas in our own lives in this way: Jerusalem, our
m home; Judea, our community; Samaria, our coun-
w; the uttermost part of the earth, our world.
This month let's take a look at our "Jerusalem," our
;;/n home. There is probably no other home exactly

e yours. People come in different sizes, shapes, colors,
id dispositions. I think God made us that way so life
>uld be interesting. It would be pretty dull if every-
e looked and acted just like everyone else, wouldn't
' So the people in our homes are all different too.
)u may have a sister, a brother, more than one of each,

none at all. You each live with someone and you and
ey make a home, a family. What do the people you

e with think about you? Can they tell you're a Chris-
in by the way you act when you are with them? This

one way we can let others know about Jesus and

s love. We can show them Him living in us by show-
;g them love.

Now you and I both know that we aren't sweetness
and love all of the time. Sometimes we get tired and
cranky, or angry, impatient, or selfish. We know Jesus
doesn't want us to act this way and we don't want to
either, but we slip. A great way to show we are a Chris-
tian at home is to be brave enough to say "I'm sorry,"
"Forgive me," "I love you."

Maybe you have a sister or brother who really bugs
you. Pray about your problem and ask God to give you
a special love for them and give you good times
together.

Probably one of the hardest places to be a witness
for Christ is in our own home. That's because we're
really ourself with all our faults when we're at home.
But God can give us the power through His Holy Spirit
to be His person wherever we are and you can count
on Him to help you.

There may be many of you girls who have people in
your home who aren't Christains. God has given you
your own little mission field. By your actions and
through your love and prayers for them they may also
find Jesus and claim Him as their Saviour.

There is a man in our Bible named Peter. Peter was
an outstanding man and an outstanding Christian. He
was one of Jesus' closest friends here on earth and he
v/rote several books in our Bible. Do you know how
Peter met Jesus? Let's read John 1:40-42. Peter met
Jesus because his brother Andrew brought him to Jesus.
Wouldn't it be wonderful to introduce your sister or
brother, mother or father to Jesus? Ask God to help
you be a missionary for Him in your own home. Let
Jesus shine out of your life so you won't need to wear
a mask anymore.

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In This Issue:

3 Jesus' Thanksgiving — Ours

4 Board of Christian Education
6 News from the Brethren

8 Sisterhood

9 Cheep Advice— Laff-A-Little

10 World Religious News in Review

12 Revival and Miracles

by W. Stanley Mooneyham

15 News from Ashland College

16 Mission Board

Home Mission Emphasis

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JESUS' THANKSGIVING -OURS

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I Thessalonians 5:18

he fact that the traditional Thanksgiving holiday is
land and a short period of discussion recently in a
day school class on the Lord's Prayer prompts this
jorial.

,he basis of this editorial rests primarily on a Sunday
pol lesson that was written for November 23, 1952.

text for the lesson was given as Matthew 11:2-6,
0.

was pointed out in the recent Sunday school lesson
: there is no mention of giving thanks per se in the
yer the Lord gave to his disciples which we refer
ps the Lord's Prayer. This fact was revealed when
[question was asked whether it might not be proper
.give thanks or praise occasionally when praying
her than to be continually asking for something.
(Ithough it is evident that no mention of giving
,'iks is emphasized in the Lord's Prayer, it is rather
p to conceive that our Lord did not express gratitude
ling His ministry on earth. There are many instances
j)rded in the New Testament where the phrase, "when
|had given thanks," is found

|he psalmist must have been most appreciative to
jl when we consider how many times he expressed
, gratefulness. James surely expressed like gratitude
he points out the source of blessings in the 17th verse
'the first chapter of his contribution to the Holy
Jiptures, "Every good gift and perfect gift is from
ye, and oometh down from the Father of lights, with
pm is no variablness, neither shadow of turning."
il also admonishes us to be thankful in his epistles.

The question arises though, how thankful are we?
Are we prone to just confine our expression of grat-
itude to God for a few morsels of food or on a special
day or occasion observed in the church?

We are once again approaching that traditional season
of the year and the day proclaimed as Thanksgiving
Day. So far it is still observed on a particular Thursday
of November but with the transposing of holidays re-
cently to suit certain individuals this custom of long
standing may be headed toward the wayside.

Nevertheless, it is the season of taking time out to
give thanks for blessings. Granted, there may be those
who may not have anything to be grateful for or feel
that they do not, yet our prayers of thanksgiving could
include our personal concern for those less fortunate.

Our concern for the hungry and oppressed could be
multiplied immensely if the Y were to be left in this
originally instituted Holy Day instead of replacing the
Y with the well known I. As a classic example we could
refer to business putting the I in Holy Day and making
it Holiday. A holiday Thanksgiving to herald in the
most profitable Holiday in the retail business world.
Christmas.

Grace Nowell Crowell wrote a poem entitled:

He whose heart holds nought of gratitude

Indeed is desolate;

Who walks through all the beauty of the days,

Too blind, too swift to wait

To see God's hand back of the sun and rain,

Back of his loaf of bread

Or back of his cup of water, goes with his thirst

Unquenched and his soul unfed.

Surely for eyes to see and ears to hear

Surely for the countless common joys of life

We should be glad;

That we have had.

Thanks should arise as clear as a lark's bright song

Above a field;

Surely there is no year that does not hold

Some golden yield.

Let us be thankful then, let us give praise

To God as we count the gleaning of our days.

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CAT1°

CRUSADER APPLICATION NOW

During the period from November 15 to January 15,
1973 applications for Summer Crusader service will be
received by the Board of Christian Education,. Though
specific activities are not yet spelled out, we expect a
reasonable range of service opportunities to be available
in Christian education, camping and music.

In order to facilitate planning and preparation for
field activities, an early closing date is imperative. Also
the January date permits persons whose applications
may not be accepted to secure other summer work.

As has been our policy from the outset, applicants
for Summer Crusader service must meet certain age
and commitment standards and be prepared for a
rigorous summer. College students normally receive
priority with the lowest age-group considered being
persons going into their senior year of high school.

A statement of Crusader policies and procedures will
be sent to those requesting application. These should
be thoroughly read and understood prior to submitting
an application. Interested youth are urged to complete
and return the following form to the BCE Office as soon
as possible.

CLIP AND RETURN TO:
BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
524 COLLEGE AVENUE
ASHLAND, OHIO 44805

I would like to receive application forms and a statment of Summer Crusader

Policies.

GENTLEMEN,

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY

ZIP

I hold membership in

(NOT FIRST BRETHREN!)

Brethren Church.

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AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS FOR CHRISTMAS

ith Christmas less than two months away, now is
time to order audio-visual aids to supplement your
iay School lesson, worship service, Laymen's meet-
WMS, BYC, or Signal Lights. The Resource Library
tie Audio-Visual Dept. contains over 50 items under
topic "SEASONAL: Christmas." Following are some
he better filmstrips:

1101 THE BIRTH OF CHRIST— 10 minutes; junior
through adult; rental — $1.00.
THE WORLD INTO WHICH JESUS WAS
BORN — 10 minutes; junior through adult;
rental— $1.00.

UNTO US A SAVIOR— 10 minutes; primary
through adult; rental — $1.00.
IT BEGAN IN BETHLEHEM— 15 minutes;
primary through adult; rental — $1.00.
THE GLORY OF THE LORD— 11 minutes;
primary through adult; rental — $1.00.

1107

1108

1109

1110

FS-H124 III. WE HOPE FOR PEACE (ADVENT III)
— 7-10 minutes.

FS-H125 IV. WE HOPE FOR HIS SPIRIT (ADVENT
IV)— 7-10 minutes.

FS-H126 V. OUR HOPE FULFILLED (CHRIST-
MAS)—7-10 minutes.

FS-H127 VI. OUR HOPE IS FOR ALL MEN (EPIPH-
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CHRISTMAS FOR ALL AGES Series (4); pri-
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for entire series.

FS-H128 I. CHRISTMASTIDE— 15 minutes.
FS-H129 II. THE CHRISTMAS STORY— 15 minutes.
FS-H130 III. CHRISTOPHER MOUSE— 15 minutes.
FS-H131 IV. WHEN THE LITTLE CAMEL KNELT
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WHEN JESUS WAS BORN Series (4); rented
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[115 I. JESUS IS BORN-^ minutes; primary.
[116 II. THE SHEPHERDS' VISIT— 4 minutes;
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117 III. THE WISE MEN BRING GIFTS— 4 min-
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118 IV. GROWING UP IN NAZARETH— 4 min-
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5-1122 I. WE HOPE FOR SALVATION (ADVENT
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123 II. WE HOPE FOR JUSTICE (ADVENT
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STORIES FOR CHRISTMAS Series (4); pri-
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for entire series.
FS-H132 I. THE FIRST CHRISTMAS— 11 minutes.
FS-H133 II. THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS— 16 min-
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FS-H134 III. THE CHRISTMAS DONKEY— 12 min-
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FS-H135 IV. PETER AND THE HERMIT— 10 min-
utes.

Each item includes a filmstrip of color drawings or
color photos, a record, and an instruction, manual.
Further descriptions of these items and others may be
found in the "SEASONAL: Christmas" section of the
new AUDIO-VISUAL GUIDE.

Orders for Christmas should be placed five to six
weeks prior to scheduled use to insure delivery through
the busy holiday mails. Orders should include the item
number and title, date to be shown, and one or two alter-
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Twelve Mile, Ind. On October 2
through the 8 there were each
evening at 7:30, revival services,
with Larry Kuhn as song leader
and Rev. Kenneth Howard as the
evangelist.

Goldenaires

Mr. and Mrs. Hartzell Holmes
celebrated their 52nd wedding anni-
versary on September 6.

Emery and Helen Hudson cele-
brated their 50th Wedding Anniver-
sary on Sunday, October 15, 1972.

Congratulations to James and
Sharon Fields on their son Daniel
Stephen born September 27, 1972.
Rev. Fields is. the pastor of the First
Brethren Church in Oakville, Ind.

Weddings

KREPTS-WARD. Sandra Kay
Krepts and Lester Brent Ward were
united in marriage on September 9,
1972 in a 7:00 p.m. ceremony in the
Crest Manor Church of the Breth-
ren, with Rev. Leonard B. Carlisle
performing the ceremony. The
couple are residing in Indianapolis
where the bride is an R.N. at The
Methodist Hospital in the Coronary
Care Unit and her husband is a
student at Indiana College of Mor-
tuary Science.

Mrs. Evan A. Kreps

SHULTZ-BRINER. Peggy Shultz
and Ken Briner were wed in the
Methodist Church of LaGrange Sun-
day afternoon, June 11, and are at
home at 912 W. Jackson St., Muncie,
Indiana. Ross and Mary Louise
Briner are the parents of Kenny.

RAGER-MARSHALL. Donna Ra-
ger and Ken Marshall were united
in marriage on Sunday, June 25 in
the church sanctuary in the presence
of family and friends. The John
Ragers of near Lukens Lake are
the parents of the bride.

vember 4, 1972

I 'aire Seven

CHURCH
NEWS

WEST ALEXANDRIA, OHIO

he West Alexandria First Brethren Church dedicated
jir church bus on July 23, 1972. The ceremony utilized
itany prepared for pastor and congregation. The
er part of the litany after that which dedicates this
I to the glory of God and for His service, dedicates
l people in charge of the bus program, is repeated by
tor and congregation: "We also dedicate our lives to
I to help claim families for the bus ministry. We will
) be extra friendly and helpful to strangers, visitors
j our newcomers as they come here for Sunday
'idol and Church services. May they see that we truly
5 Jesus, and that Jesus will be able to love them
'mgh us. May God find joy and pleasure here as we
rk with the Holy Spirit and each other. This is our
Iyer. AMEN."

he dedication service was at the close of Morning
/'rship. Everyone then gathered around the bus. Youth
) he bus and those taking part all using the One Way

i, after prayer of dedication. Those standing next to
tor Herbert Gilmer are, Robert French, Moderator;
ji Gilbert, Dom Waymire, Keith Hawkey, Jim Davis
Tyler Davis. Trustees and bus drivers.

. 4

IMF

After a successful OUTDOOR REVIVAL in West
Alexandria, we continued Sunday Night services in
the local football park, bleacher area. Services continue
until August 27. On July 30, we had Tom Shill, a 19
year old blind boy, from Kettering, Ohio, to come sing
and give personal testimony of, what Jesus Christ has
done for him. Mrs. Wents, his sponsor is accompanist
at the piano. The Owens family sang also. This was the
local Laymen's Public Service. Jim Davis, is local presi-
dent. Response was very good in all outdoor services.
We plan another outdoor Revival for July 1973 with
Jim and Treasure Gilmer as evangelist. Bud Hamel
again for 1974, as evangelist.

SMITHVILLE. OHIO

"Exploring the Churches of the Revelation" is a
unique series of 16mm color visuals being used by Rev.
Dale J. Long, Pastor of Smithville Brethren Church to
illustrate Bible messages during the Family Worship
Hour at 7:45 p.m. each Sunday evening. This new con-
cept in Christian communication using 5 minute visuals
has been developed by Dr. Win Arn, noted religious film
producer and religious communicator. The eight week
series will begin Sunday, October 8 and will feature
the "Isle of Patmos" ... an introduction to the Book
of Revelation. Such themes as God's will in the Chris-
tian's life, overcoming problems and difficult situations,
and the cost of discipleship will be highlighted in the
16mm color visual compiled with a message from God's
word by Rev. Dale J. Long. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to families in the community to share in this
unusual and provocative series of messages from the
Book of Revelation at the Smithville Brethren Family
Worship Hour each Sunday evening from 7:45 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. The Sunday evening Family Worship Hour
each week will also feature congregational singing and
special music.

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■

—YESTERDAY

—TODAY

—FOREVER

"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever."
(Hebrews 13:8)

This verse is one of the key thoughts in all of Chris-
tianity. Do you see? Well, first let's look at people in
general. Are humans the same yesterady, today and
forever?

I think each one of us without any doubts or hesita-
tions would say no! I am never constantly anything. I
do not love the same, act the same or even think about
being the same.

Each of us react differently to situations. Some days
I'm too tired to cope with life whether it be loving my
room-mate, being friendly or doing my share in the
classroom. I really don't care if I'm grumpy or im-
patient. All I care about is ME and MY feelings.

Just think about yourself five years ago or one year
ago or even one day ago. Weren't you different? I was
and I certainly think you were too. Five years ago I
was a Junior in high school living in a small town
world that revolved around one special guy, my family,
my school activities and my church. When I look back
one year ago, my life revolved around a different special
guy, in different school activities, working steadily away
from home, and as active as possible in a different
church. Things change. It's a known fact. Even our
world changes each day. It changes its physical prop-
erties as well as its situations. We change even our
physical characteristics too.

Yet Jesus never changes. That's a very deep state-
ment when you think of all the aspects behind it. Really,
that's the only way He could be. We could never base
our faith, hope and love in someone unpredictable.
Think of that! I could never believe as I do if Christ
were inconsistant and never changing. It wouldn't be
worth it cause sometimes no matter what you'd do it
would be wrong. You'd always wonder how to act then
or whether you were accepted then. Thank God, that
I don't have to live in fear wondering if Christ is in a
good mood or if I can do something.

by Sherry Barnhart

He is the same, God is the same and we as hum
are given teachings, standards, goals . . . that are
same too. If lying was wrong yesterday in Christ's e;
then lying will be judged the same today by the s£
judge. Jesus Christ is the same. P.T.L.

Sherry

vember 4, 1972

Page Nine

CHEEP ADVICE

ytr**j,

If life expectancy keeps increasing, will
we reach the age of discretion?

You can't feel down in the mouth with
the corners up.

When a winner makes a mistake, he
cays: "I was wrong." When a loser makes
a mistake, he says: "It wasn't my fault."

This will be a better world when the
power of love replaces the love of power.

NEVER LET YOURSELF . . .

Worry when you're doing your best.
Hurry when success depends upon

accuracy.
Think evil of anyone until you have

the facts.
Believe a thing is impossible without

trying it.
Waste time on trivial matters.
Imagine that good intentions are a

satisfying excuse.
Harbor bitterness toward God or man.

The only exercise some folks get is
jumping at conclusions, running down
their friends, sidestepping responsibilities,
and pushing their luck.

LAFF-A-UTTLE

A honeymoon is the time between "I do"
and "you'd better."

A minister was called at the home of
one of his parishioners at sundown. When
he arrived he found the father of the
household busily cleaning up the toys
used by his children during the day.
"Preacher," he said, "since I've been
married I've learned the true meaning of
those words in the Bible, 'When I became
a man I put away childish things.' "

When a man stops taking out a girl, it
doesn't always mean they have broken
up. He may have married her.

A motorist became lost while driving
in the southern part of the country and
found himself driving on a small back
road. An old timer sitting on a fence
gazing at the scenery was asked by the
motorist how to get to a certain large
city. The old timer looked down the road,
scratched his head, and gave explicit
directions.

Half an hour later, after following the
directions carefully that were given to
him, he found himself right back at the
point from which he started. The old-
timer was still sitting on the fence, still
gazing at the scenery.

"Say, what's the big idea?" the irate
motorist demanded. "I followed your direc-
tions, and look where I wound up!"

"Wal, young feller," the old timer ex-
plained, "I weren't about to waste time
giving you directions to the big city till
I found out if you could toiler some simple
directions."

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World Religious News

in Keview

NEW METHODIST BISHOP
STRESSES HUMAN NEEDS
OVER CHURCH RITUAL

Chicago (EP) — The new bishop of
the United Methodist Church here
announced he has little patience with
"churchly narcissism — with church
men just talking with other church-
men instead of addressing them-
selves to the injustices of society."

The 61-year-old Bishop Paul A.
Washburn said the contemporary
church will find its unity and its
identity by "turning outward toward
human need."

NEW MOVIE FOR NAE ON
BANGLADESH RELEASED BY
WORLD RELIEF COMMISSION

Valley Forge, Pa. (EP)— World
Relief Commission of the National
Association of Evangelicals has pro-
duced a movie titled, "Bangladesh:
75 Million in Transition. The color
film depicts the Commission's emer-
gency relief efforts beginning with
the tidal wave disaster in East Pak-
istan which proceeded the devas-
tating war.

The film shows WRC assistance
to Bangali refugees in India and
ends with recent footage on how
evangelicals are aiding the people
in building the new nation of
Bangladesh.

ONE-FIFTH OF SWEDISH
INFANTS BORN OUT
OF WEDLOCK

Stockholm (EP) — Nearly one-fifth
of all infants born in Sweden arrive
out of wedlock, according to Erland
Hofsten, head of the country's
statistical bureau.

"Nothing like it is happening else-
where in Europe," Hofsten said.

He said young Swedes are declin-
ing to -marry without foreclosing
their option to start their families.
Marriage in Sweden is rapidly going
out of style.

WOMEN CHARGE EQUAL
RIGHTS AMENDMENT IS PLOT
AGAINST CHRISTIAN FAMILY

Seattle (EP) — Homemakers here
have organized themselves to protest
passage of the Equal Rights Amend-
ment which has already been passed
by the U.S. Senate and House of
Representatives. It must be ratified
by 18 more states to become part
of the Constitution.

Women led by Mrs. Robert Young
here say that the Amendment is a
combination atheist and communist
plot to destroy families and fem-
inity. They declare it would take
babies away from mothers, and
force housewives out of their homes.
They see visions of men deserting
their wives, and a general increase
in alcoholism, drug addiction and
perversion growing out of the
Amendment.

Mrs. Young indicated she and her
friends were gathering support and
endorsements against the ERA, al-
though still not well organized. She
said opponents were marshalled
previously against the Child Develop-
ment Bill which, she said, had the
same supporters as ERA. "They
want to get babies away from par-
ents to have access to the babies of
this country."

The women stressed Ephesians 5:
22-24 in their fight, proudly giving
their husbands leadership roles in
the family and wishing to retain the
right to exploit their talents in the
home.

The aim of the group is to kill the
ERA which they believe will erode
Judeo-Christian law and tear away
foundations of the family unit.

262,807 ABORTIONS
PERFORMED IN NEW YORK

STATE IN 1971

Albany, N.Y. (EP) — Induced abor-
tions performed in New York state
during 1971 — the first full year under
the liberalized law passed in 1970 —
reached a total of 262,807, the state
health department reported.

Of these, 60.9 per cent were ]
formed on out-of-state residents ;
206,673 were carried out in IN
York City. The latter statistic g
the city a ratio of 517 aborti
per 1,000 live births.

New York's current liberali
abortion law allows virtually un:
stricted abortions up to 24 we
of pregnancy. Prior to July, 1!
abortions were legal only if the
of the mother was in danger.

A bill calling for a return to
former law was passed by the IS
York legislature this year, but vet
by Gov. Nelson Rockefeller.

State Health Commissioner
Hollis S. Ingraham, reporting
statistics, said 49 live births resul
from the abortion operations and
maternal deaths were recorded.

COUPLES CLAMOR FOR
ADOPTIVE BABffiS,
BIRTHRIGHT' DECLARES

Annandale, Va. (EP)— The I
mand for babies to adopt is greai:
than those available, and the gaj
growing wider, according to M
Dorothy Garrett, director of
Northern Virginia Chapter of Bii
right International.

The latest statistics indicate t
some 800,000 couples in the Uni'l
States want to adopt children, M
only 90,000 infants are availalj,
she said.

This is a "message" which is It
making much headway during this
days of the clamor for liberali; II
abortion, Mrs. Garrett told EP Ne j
Service.

She and members of the 85 chf
ters of this volunteer organizat:*
around the country believe tl
many American women are confus I
who argue that a woman has a ri|
to determine what will happen to 1
own body.

"This (unborn infant) is anoti
person's body," she re-emphasiz
"Three weeks after conception, 1 1
baby's heart beats; in eight weej.
its feet and toes are fully develope

Birthright, with affiliated org;
izations in other countries, mal |
appointments for unwed moth
with volunteer doctors, lawyers,
psychiatrists. Volunteers with
organization help people in th<
situations find jobs when possi
and direct them to social agenc
which can arrange the adoption
their babies.

member 4, 1972

S ANGELICAL LUTHERAN

JjLEGATES CITE
)iPOSITION TO ABORTION

lamrose, Alta. (EP) — Delegates
the third biennial convention of
Evangelical Lutheran Church of
lada expressed opposition to
rtion when it is "merely for con-
ience, for socio-economic expedi-
y or because of social embar-
sment."

he motion, adopted after vigor-
debate, called on congregations
provide "redemptive alternatives
abortion."

he Lutheran stand came against
>ackdrop of continuing contro-

IP AT $100 MILLION
Beaton, 111. (EP)— An Aug. 22
bment of medicines and supplies
[the Oasis Hospital in Trucial
jtes, Arabian Gulf, brought the
rear-old Medical Assistance Pro-
pis, Inc., to the $100 million
bstone in goods shipped,
he international relief program
ch serves under AID, (Agency
International Development: ) solic-
gifts to cover shipping and hand-
costs, directing its goods to
lical missionaries, mission hos-
ls and clinics in 82 developing
ons of the world, according to
sklent J. Raymond Knighton.

URCH SERVICES ON
E WATER

tananoque, Ont. (EP) - Church
vices on the water are held every
day afternoon during July and
just at Half Moon Bay on the
Lawrence River near here in the
►usand Island region,
lterdenominational devotions are
ducted from a natural stone pul-
before the floating congregation
>oats of all sorts, from rowboats
axury cruisers.

rayer books and hymnals are
ributed by "ushers" paddling
ut in canoes

v books

vangelism Now, edited by Ralph
Turnbull, Baker Book House,
pd Rapids, published "to give
is and guidance" to Key 73 and
?r upcoming evangelistic thrusts
denominations and independent
ncies.
mailable at Brethren bookstores.)

PRESS ASSOCIATIONS BACK
NELSON BILL GIVING RELIEF
ON POSTAL RATES

Washington, D.C. (EP) Three

major religious press associations
in the U.S. have endorsed legislation
introduced by Sen. Gaylord Nelson
(D. -Wis.) aimed at providing sub-
stantial relief from scheduled postal
rate increases affecting church
publications.

Spokesmen for the Association
Church Press, the Catholic Press
Association and the Evangelical
Press Association urged executives
of U.S. religious publications to sup-
port the Nelson bill which is de-
signed "to encourage . . . the dissem-
ination of news, opinion, scientific,
cultural and educational matter
through the mails."

One section of the bill would
freeze second-class rates for the
first 250,000 copies of a publication
at levels of June 1, 1972. Another
provision prohibits per-piece sur-
charges on top of pound rates.

The per-piece surcharge has been
the primary target of the press
groups in their battle against in-
creased rates recently approved by
the Board of Governors of the U.S.
Postal Service.

In their bulletins to members, Dr.
Alfred Klausler, ACP executive sec-
retary, and James A. Doyle, CPA
executive director, along with Rus-
sell T. Hitt, EPA postal represent-
ative, urged letters to key com-
mittee chairmen in the U.S. Con-
gress, asking support of Sen. Nel-
son's bill.

SENATOR CO-SPONSORS
POSTAL REORGANIZATION
ACT FOR FAIR
SECOND-CLASS RATES

Washington, D.C. (EP)— Richard
S. Schweiker, U.S. Senator from
Pennsylvania, has notified Eternity
Editor Russell T. Hitt that he has
co-sponsored S. 3578 which amends
the Postal Reorganization Act and
mandates that the Postal Service
"provide services at rates which en-
courage and support the widest
possible dissemination of news,
opinion, scientific, cultural and edu-
cational matter."

Dr. Hitt represents the Evangelical
Press Association in the current
fight for fair postal rates.

Page Eleven

HOUSE BILL WOULD PREVENT
INCREASE IN THE SECOND
CLASS POSTAL RATE

Washington, D.C. (EP)— A bill to
protect publications using second-
class postal rates from large in-
creases scheduled by the U.S.
Postal Service was introduced here
in the House of Representatives.

Rep. Robert F. Drinan (D. Mass.),
the only Roman Catholic priest in
Congress, said he was acting "after
months of attempting to prevent in-
creased second-class postal rates on
newspapers and magazines."

The new rates set by the Postal
Service would hurt all publications,
but are viewed as a near "death
sentence" for smaller newspapers
and magazines — including many of
a religious nature.

"The Postal Service plans in-
creases in second-class rates which
in five years will be 127 per cent
above current levels," Father Drinan,
a Jesuit, said. "Such increases
threaten the survival of hundreds of
small and independent publications.
This kind of economic blockade must
be prevented."

Names in the News

Evangelist Jimmy Snow, who
abandoned a country music career
for the ministry, has filed for divorce
after 14 years of marriage. Snow, 36,
son of country music great Hank
Snow, founded Evangel Temple in
Nashville in 1965.

Singer Johnny Cash denies he re-
ceived "the baptism of the Holy
Spirit" or that he gave an "altar
call" during an appearance in Las
Vegas. Despite reports (Episcopalian
minister Dennis Bennett of the
charismatic movement had said
when Mr. Cash appeared in Las
Vegas there was such a "wave of
the Spirit" after he had sung several
gospel songs he gave an altar call),
Cash said he had undergone no
charismatic experience. "We always
close our concert with gospel songs
and the response to them is a spirit
of emotion," Cash said.

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REVIVAL AND MIRACLES -

WHAT ABOUT INDONESIA

by W. Stanley Mooneyham

President, World Vision Internaticia!

Dr. W . Stanley Mooneyham, president of World
Vision, was coordinating director of the Asia/
South Pacific Congress on Evangelism in 1968.
He has lived, in Asia and travels extensively
throughout that area.

ANYTHING which moves the church toward renewal
and contributes to a deeper God-consciousness in
this country should, I suppose, be welcomed with re-
joicing. Some people tell me that is what a recently-
published book is doing.

But if the book, Like A Mighty Wind, is having a
positive effect in some places, there is no question that
elsewhere it is creating serious problems. It is a collec-
tion of stories from the Indonesian revival compiled
from talks given in the United States by a 24-year-old
Indonesian, a one-time member of an evangelistic team
on the island of Timor.

The stories he tells are enthralling — resurrections
from the dead, water turned into wine, playback of
children's voices without benefit of tape recorder,
clothes that never got dirty, etc.

These tales of miracles make it the kind of book which
would be passed from hand to hand by earnest and
honest people who long to see the supernatural power
of God demonstrated in their lives and churches.

But my mail — and even telephone calls — indicate that
all the results are not happy. Some pastors who can't
accept the book hands-down are being rejected by their
members. ("They tell I am unspiritual, or I would be-
lieve it," one pastor wrote.) Some laymen find their
faith shaken because no matter how much they pray,
such miracles don't happen to them.

They are writing me because a statement of mine
— lifted out of context from a story I wrote in 1967 —
is quoted in the foreword as an implied endorsement
of the contents. They want to know if I do indeed en-
dorse the book.

The simple answer is: I do not. But more needs to be
said. Some additional light should be shed. The whole
issue needs a broader perspective.

When I wrote my report, I covered mainly the evan-
gelistic and church growth aspects of the Indonesian
revival. To be sure, I heard stories of miracles in hours
of interviews with Indonesians and missionaries. I
chose not to report these, although a few others were
telling these stories in the United States even then.

My reasons were three:

First, I had no way of personally verifying these
stories, even though I did not doubt that some of them
may have been true. An Indonesian pastor explained it
to me this way: "These people are very primitive.
They've always lived in a spirit world, and they readily
understand the conflict between God and evil spirits.

With their childlike faith, miracles are no problem lir
them."

Having met some of these new believers, I undersljd
what my friend was saying. I didn't question their vudi
or his.

However, some of the things which I heard taxed |y
capacity to believe, and since I could not person^
authenticate any of the stories, I did not, and do jt,
want to be identified with their retelling.

The second reason I did not report them was |y
belief that these mindboggling stories would detj:t
many people from the greater miracle of tens of thdis-
ands of Animists and Muslims turning to Christ. lis
distressingly true that we become much more excjd
over miracles in the physical realm than those wijh
are spiritual. The extraordinary interest in this booiiS
evidence of this.

It seems the western mind — 'both Christian and iji-
Christian — today is so jaded that it takes supernatijtl
demonstrations to arouse it. One group is captivEjd
by miracles and signs; the other turns to witchcraft .d
the occult. Both seem to need a cosmic breakthroi
— divine or demonic — to titillate their sated spirits.

I am not trying to start an argument with any
who has had a charismatic experience. I respect evjy
gift received from the Holy Spirit for use in the to!y
of Christ. My concern, which I know is shared y
many, is about our preoccupation with the outwjd
manifestations over the inner experience. Jesus id
something to say about a generation that needs a si

Thirdly, I felt the revival movement in Indonesia
not need these physical confirmations of its authentic
Renewal in the church, new believers by the tens1
thousands, church growth so rapid it could hardly
charted — these things were proof enough to me t
God was wonderfully visiting the country. This was j
substance, the cake. Anything else was just frosting. j

But what about the frosting? Did some miratjS
occur? Undoubtedly. No one who is acquainted with P
situation disputes this. A missionary in Indonesia sa :
"We know that God has done miracles, although repcjs
from responsible church people question some of |
'miracles purportedly done by God."

There is no clash of faith and unbelief in that st;j-
ment. It reflects a healthy attitude. Faith to believe jt
miracles doesn't preclude an inquiring mind. The Bi
advises us to test the spirits. Whatever is truly of C
will stand the test. On the other hand, why should

)vember 4, 1972

Page Thirteen

igger when God — who, if He is anything, is omni-
tent and sovereign — sends miracles when and where
> chooses to confirm His Word? In his book,
iracles, C. S. Lewis says, "The mind which asks for
non-miraculous Christianity is a mind in process of
Lapsing from Christianity into mere 'religion.' "
Perhaps it will help our understanding if we know
mething of the time, the place and the people.
The time was 1964-1966. The place? Indonesia— fifth
bsit populous nation in the world. Strategically located
f the tip of Southeast Asia, in imminent danger of
ing Communist. In a dramatic reversal which many
donesians believe was God's intervention, the nation
is spared. The demigod, Sukarno, was over-thrown,
litioally and economically, the nation was on the
pes.

The people? Animists (worshipers of spirits) for the
Dst part, although claimed in the Islamic fold. Al-
>ugh the church in the main was theologically o-rtho-
x, it was sadly deficient in spiritual life. Many church
|?mbers continued idolatrous practices.
Into this setting the Spirit of God wonderfully moved,
is hard to pinpoint the beginning of the revival because

one was looking for it. It may have started on the
and of Java in 1964 with a Bible. A boy who had been
ending a Christian school in Salatiga returned home

central Java for the holidays that year with a New
stament in his pocket, a gift from the school. Religion
femed to have died out in this Communist village, but
?ry evening the boy would read the stories about
3us to his brothers and sisters. Soon some adults
ned the group. Then friends and neighbors dropped

All agreed they never had heard such beautiful
aires.

|A.nxious to have the gospel explained, they sent a

Jssage to Salatiga asking for a preacher. When Pastor

esilo came a group of 150 gathered to hear him, all

: whom were baptized six months later These told

:iers and before long 12 adjacent villages had request-

: a preacher and another 160 were baptized.

Although there were several unrelated movings of

; Spirit almost simultaneously, that story is as good

] any to mark the beginning.

3ut it should be noted that the revival has never

:iched the whole country. Neither has it touched the

jire church. Miracles occured almost exclusively in

:> more animistic areas, and even there current reports

lioate that these begin to drop away when the new

iverts get into the scriptures. A missionary who has

ik returned from many years of Timor says that pres-

-;ly physical miracles are almost as scarce there as

by are in America, but the work of evangelism and

' lewal may now be more solid than in the earlier days.

\nother missionary writes: "It has long been a con-

|in to many of us that the gracious work of God here

~s been commercialized. The deeper spiritual work

) church renewal has been neglected in favor of the

Hrismatic manifestations."

The big question everybody asks is, "Were people
rsed from the dead?" If you can believe it, you
3>uldn't be troubled since there is not one medically
^firmed case. Nothing is going to come unglued if
yar faith doesn't stretch that far. But if your faith
3*sn't stagger at the prospect, you can join the com-
ply of some Timorese — and at least one missionary —
So believe it happened. However, no one I have talked

with endorses the book's claim that one man had been
dead four days.

The two or three cases to which they would give some
credence involved the persons having been "dead" only
a few hours. One man who knows the situation well
from years of residence on Timor made this trenchant
comment: "The people who comprised the witness
teams around whose ministry the miracles occured were
wonderful people possessed, for the most part, with an
innocent simplicity. If trained doctors are unable to
agree on when a person is clinically dead, how should
these people be expected to make that critical
judgment?"

This same man feels that a great deal of charity must
be exercised in evaluating the reports of the witness
teams. All of those on the teams were spiritual infants,
Almost all were young people. None were trained. Most
were illiterate. At one time more than 100 of these
teams — numbering in personnel from five to 20 — were
scattered throughout the island.

That these teams were greatly used of God no one
will deny. Thousands found Christ. Some signs accom-
panied their witness. Significantly, these usually
occurred in connection with fetish-burning. Around these
fetishes in earlier days the witch doctors had done
their own miracles. How appropriate that God would
demonstrate His power as the fetishes were being
burned!

But recognizing the faithful witness of these teams
should not blind us to their human failures. There were
excesses, including date-setting for the second coming
of Christ. There were exaggerations in the reports as
successive teams tried to "keep up" with earlier ones.
There was some immorality. There was irrationality as
for a while the "revelation" of specific sins in individ-
uals preoccupied them and created serious tensions.

There is no need to overplay or underplay these
things. They are there as part of the record, and that
should shake no one's faith. Honesty contributes to
credibility. In the biblical record the Holy Spirit never
glosses over the frailities of even the holiest of saints.

As one Indonesian missionary says: "We certainly
don't want to throw out the baby with the bath water,
but people should not be misled by unbalanced reporting.

So in the interest of a balanced report, a few things
are worth pointing out:

(1) With few exceptions, the spectacular things re-
ported in the book are certainly not happening in
Indonesia today. The miracles which did occur happened
mostly on the island of Timor and principally in the
period of 1965-66. From reading the book, people are
apt to get the impression that miracles are daily
occurences even now all over Indonesia. They are not.
This does not mean, of course, that the revival is over.
The work of regeneration and renewal goes on. If the
"signs" are missing today, it only means that God
sovereignly sent them for a particular purpose to a
particular people at a particular time.

Again, C. S. Lewis has a helpful word here: "God
does not shake miracles into Nature at random as if
from a pepper-caster. They come on great occasions:
they are found at the great ganglions of history — not of
political or social history, but of that spiritual history
which cannot be fully known by men."

The revival in Indonesia was such a moment. Past
experience teaches us that as the moment passes, so do

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The Brethren Evangel

the miracles. To try to reproduce them in another time
and another context (or even in the same context) is
an effort doomed to failure. And the failure, in addition
to giving the enemies of God an occasion to scoff, could
prove disastrous to the weak faith of some.

(2) This book raises for many people the question:
"Are charismatic spectaculars the norm for every re-
vival?" Unfortunately the book implies an affirmative
answer. My correspondence shows the kinds of spiritual
problems that result from such an assumption

Miracles are not served up on order. By their very
definition they are the exception rather than the rule.
It is very important to know that miracles, tongues and
other charismatic expressions have not been the rule in
the Indonesian revival. Of the tens of thousands touched
by the Spirit of God on Timor, only a handful have
claimed the gift of tongues. Thousands of believers in
those churches have never experienced a miracle beyond
the new birth.

To portray miracles as the revival norm is to en-
courage honest and sincere Christians to try to work
up in the flesh what the Holy Spirit has not produced.
In some cases, as with the seven sons of Sceva (Acts
19), the results are ludicrous. In others, they are faith-
shattering.

A miracle is not authenticated by repetition. Nor is
one's spiritual life enhanced by building a tabernacle
alongside the memory of a miracle and staying there,
trying to recreate the glow. The real test is not what
happened then, but what happens afterwards. The fruit
of the Spirit, according to Galatians 6, is considerably
more than a continuing series of charismatic mani-
festations.

(3) When asked if we can duplicate the Indonesian
revival in America, the author of Like A Mighty Wind
says we can if we will "take out that small computer
which is your brain and put it in a little box and shoot
it to the moon. Then let God use your heart."

Even allowing that he is speaking hyperbolically, that
still is a dangerous statement. Emotion unrestrained by
reason is a risky guide. God has never asked a man
to murder his intellect in order to be an instrument of
the Holy Spirit.

Instead, Paul counsels us to have renewed minds
(Romans 12:1-2). The intellect, renewed and controlled
by the Holy Spirit, can be a tremendous instrument for
good. A person with a "blown mind," whether through
drugs, alcohol or a counterfeit religious experience,
throws himself wide-open to all kinds of demonic
influences.

Deplore with me, if you will, the sterile intelleetualism
of contemporary western religion, but renewal is not
to be found in dispatching your brain to the moon.

(4) I am concerned that this book may do more to
stop the revival in Indonesia than it will to start one in
America. Let me explain.

First of all, the astounding humility of the Trinity
precludes any exaltation of the Holy Spirit over Christ.
Jesus said the "Spirit of truth . . . shall testify of me"
(John 15:26). The Godhead is agreed that it is the Son
who shall be exalted. The Son magnifies the Father
(John 17:4) while the Father honors the Son (Philip-
pians 2:9-11) and the Holy Spirit reveals and glorifies
Him (John 16:14-15).

Even the gifts of the Spirit are meant to bring about,
not the fulness of the Spirit, but the "fulness of Christ"

(Ephesians 4:11-13) in the believer. St. Paul's admci-
tion to "be filled with the Spirit" is an imperative p|
for the appropriation of the Spirit's presence, nolli
reference to His gifts.

In some mysterious way, any exaltation of the gj|;
and manifestations of the Holy Spirit quenches if
power. His purpose is to magnify the Son and He;;
deeply grieved when the Spirit's work itself is glorifii.
How strange is our intoxication with the gifts over n
Giver! It is Christ and His redeeming work, not (|
Holy Spirit and His ministry of gifting the body, wh
is to be lifted up.

The blessed Holy Spirit will not be exalted over
Son, and this book comes perilously close to doing th

But there is a second thing. Sensitivity to other c
tures is not a quality for which we Americans are not
We crash ahead with our programs and schemes, ofi
— but not always — with the highest motivation, but t
quently oblivious to the cultural shambles we le;
behind. Not a few on reading this book will want
rush into Indonesia in an attempt to sample this movi
of God, a reaction which may reveal more about 1
poverty of our faith than it does the richness of thei
I have already seen enough of this to be appalled at 1 •
prospect of more.

Sometime ago when reports of miracles began
come out of Timor, two Americans heard about cj
woman who had been greatly used of God. They det.j-
mined she must come to America. So these two womi.
traveled to Indonesia, took a boat to Timor, sought ('
this little Timorese woman and begged her to accoj>
pany them back to the United States.

She couldn't and didn't, but the very fact that sh«
a simple peasant woman — was sought out by visitci
from abroad produced in her such pride that friends si
her spiritual recovery has been a slow process.

I hope it is not too late to spare Timor an invasi!
of curiosity-seeking Christians. That could kill the j
vival. God will be no man's magician and Jesus will rj
be coaxed into performing tricks for Herod or anyo'
else.

Today God is giving Asia an unprecedented opp|
tunity to believe. Thrilling movings of the Holy Spii
are reported in several places — Korea, Cambodia, Noi
Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam as well as Indones
Since these areas represent different peoples wi
diverse cultures and religious backgrounds, we m
expect the Holy Spirit to work in a variety of ways
bring about faith.

In evangelism and revival the Holy Spirit is si
sovereign. He will choose the place, the people and t
methods. As the wind, the Spirit still "bloweth wh([
it listeth." At times He may appear as a mighty will
Again His presence may be more like a gentle bree:;
Let us not try to lock Him into a static and stifli i
mold.

But we can depend on one thing. His work will alwa
bear the divine markings.

The greatest evidence that a work has been done
God's Spirit is found in redeemed lives, not restructur
molecules. The Bible teaches that Satan has power
reorder physical elements and thus produce "miracle:
Only God can change lives redemptively. This, the
becomes the acid test of God's presence in a movemen

And for people with a mature faith who don't have
seek after a sign, this ought to be enough.

member 4, 1972

Page Fifteen

NEWS FROM
ASHLAND COLLEGE

iSHLAND, Ohio, Oct. 20— The Ashland College Choir
>ned its concert season for the 1972-73 school year
arsday (Oct. 26) at 8:15 p.m. in Memorial Chapel.
s concert marked the first appearance of the choir
full concert since its very successful European tour
: spring.

ishland's "Ambassadors of Song," the College Choir
-ecent years has performed concerts in major centers
America and Europe. These have included Washing-
, New York, Rochester, Cleveland, Pittsburg, Akron,
/•ton, Chicago, Vienna, Bonn, Munich, Rome, Florence,
lice, Paris and Geneva. Add to this an informal con-
t in St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague, a group of 16th
tury motets in St. Peters Cathedral in Rome, music
the period performed in the Baroque splendor of
many's Ettal Monastery and Innsbruck's St. Stephens
rrch.

.shland residents will have several opportunities to

jr the Ashland College Choir this year. Choir director,

ivin Rogers, and student president, Scott Barkhurst

itNorth Olmsted, have announced a schedule which

udes three major home appearances. The first is on

irsday (Oct. 26). For this concert Rogers has an-

nced a program blending the classic and the new.

'he theme of the concert "From Bach to Rock" im-

s vividly the breadth of materials to be programmed.

In December the College Choir will present its annual
Christmas Concert on December 7, 8 and 9, which will
include a fully staged performance of the Gian Carlo
Menotti opera "Amahl and the Night Visitors." The
opera will be directed by Murray Hudson, AC's director
of theatre and conducted by Jack Johnston, director of
music for the AC theatre.

In April the Choir will present its annual Home
Concert following its spring tour which this year will
include Dayton, Atlanta, Georgia, St. Petersburg, Tampa
and Sarasota in Florida, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Soloists for Thursday's program included everything
from harpsichord to electric bass and guitar. Nancy
Talbott from Woodsfield, Barbara Stentz, from Nova
and Joyce Wendel from Cleveland, all seniors, are
soprano soloists. Julie Meyer, junior and Lu Ann Pick-
ing, freshman, both from Ashland the alto soloists.
Ronald Blake, junior from North Olmsted and Dennis
Uhlig, sophomore from Mountainside, N.J., tenor solo-
ists and Eric Schussler, senior from Ashland and
George Winters, junior from Loudonville baritone
soloists.

Joyce Wendel, senior music major from Cleveland
was the featured soloist. Miss Wendel presented a group
of songs by Brahms and American composers as a
major section of the program. These songs were pre-
sented recently as a part of Miss Wendel 's senior
recital.

Instrumental soloists include Richard DeLong, harpsi-
chord, Joyce Wendel and Phyllis Fox, flutists and Larry
Spoon, bassoon in accompaniment to Baroque works and
DeLong, piano, David Gatts, electric guitar, William
Peters, electric bass and David Herron, drums in a
"rock" ensemble.

This program covered a wide spectrum in choral
music according to Rogers. "For years we have wanted
to program the Bach motet "Der Geist hilft unser
Sohwachheit" (The Spirit also Helpeth). It is one of
the monuments of Choral Literature. The contemporary
Luboff arrangements, on the other hand, should be
enjoyable and relaxing listening for all," he said.

Page Sixteen

MISSIONARY

H€WS

The Brethren Evang<

PRAISE THE LORD FOR 30 YEARS OF SERVICE

The Missionary Board of the Brethren Church was
incorporated on November 17, 1892 and so this Novem-
ber during Home Mission month celebrates its 80th
birthday. Since the division, when the only mission
work still under the Missionary Board was Lost Creek,
Kentucky, the work has grown and in this issue of the
BRETHREN EVANGELIST some of the Home Mission
Ministries are outlined. Through your local church, you
will receive a brochure entitled "Praise the Lord for
80 years of Service" in which are listed the many church-
es which have been helped by the Missionary Board
since 1940. (If you don't receive a copy of this, write
us and we'll be very happy to send one to you.)

The Church Extension Commission of the Missionary
Board works with younger churches still receiving
guidance and support from the Board. This area of
concern of Home Missions, is the national arm of the
church for establishing churches in new areas as well
as strengthening others. The following churches are
presently being assisted through the Church Extension
program:

Cedar Falls Brethren Church — Cedar Falls, Ic!i

Chandon Brethren Church — Herndon, Va.

Grestwood Brethren Church — Fort Wayne, III

Derby Brethren Church — Derby, Kans.

Fairless Hills Brethren Church — Levittown, l\

Drushal Memorial Brethren Church —

Lost Creek, Ky.

Massillon Brethren Church — Massillon, Ohio

Muncie Brethren Church — Muncie, Ind.

I
Newark Brethren Church — Newark, Ohio

Pittsburgh Brethren Church — Pittsburgh, Pa.'i

Stockton Brethren Church — Stockton, Calif.

The Home Missions Commission of the Mission.
Board works with special ministries which at the pi
ent time include Riverside Christian Training Scb
at Lost Creek, Kentucky; Krypton Bible Center
Krypton, Kentucky; and Brethren House at St. Petti-
burg, Florida. The New Spanish Speaking ministry |i
Tucson, Arizona will become a part of these speijl
ministries when it begins next year.

ADD YOUR THANKSGIVING TO OURS, FOR 80 YEARS

OF HOME MISSIONS, THROUGH YOUR

THANKSGIVING OFFERING - 1972 GOAL $80,000

vember 4, 1972

Page Seventeen

WHY I BELIEVE IN HOME MISSIONS

lev. Ingraham is the General Secretary of the
ssionary Board of the Brethren Church which
strates his obvious interest in missions. How-
r, the article below is reprinted from the
vember 7, 1959 issue of the Brethren Evan-
ist at which time Rev. Ingraham was a pasto>-
I also serving as President of the Missionary
ird. The article is as current today as it was
that time.

i striking phrase in the Epistle of John challenges
attention. "He (Christ) is the propitiation for our
s; and NOT FOR OURS ONLY, but also for the
s of the whole world" (I John 2:2). Think of it!
rist died for OUR sins. But not for ours only!
:manity, both far and near, needs to hear this all im-
rtant message of hope, this is the reason why I be-
i/e in home missions.

by Rev. M. Virgil Ingraham

To have a strong missionary work abroad requires
strong work at home. The home base must be active
and growing if it is to supply the finances, provide the
prayer support, and furnish the young men and women
who will be our missionaries in places where Christ is
not known. If the work of missions will go forward, it
must be working at home as well as abroad. Concern
must be in the hearts of God's peope for souls of the
lost, coupled with a corresponding willingness to do
all within their power to bring them to Christ.

When missions come to mind, we usually think of
the multitudes in uncivilized lands who have never
heard the Gospel. We view the fields with a certain
amount of detachment, considering how little we can
do personally in bringing about their salvation. But,
what about the multitudes in the field we have right
here at home? New communities are springing up all
over our land, providing a fertile field "ripe unto har-
vest." New churches are needed to reach the children
and their parents in these areas; workers are needed
to give them the Gospel. Again, there are scattered
areas where communities are unable to support a full-
time minister. Help is needed in providing workers and
funds for ministering to their needs. In our home
mission field, all have opportunity to be missionaries,
for all are called to witness to Christ's saving, satis-
fying power. True, it is not as exciting as going to a
strange land with the Good News, but it is equally im-
portant and effective. God has a work for everyone;
He needs everyone for doing His work. This is the work
we can do best; reaching people who speak our lang-
uage, who share our common heritage.

In a word, I believe in home missions because this
is the way I can share Christ and His salvation. I can-
not go to the regions beyond, but I can work, give and
witness right here at home. Christ died for our sins,
but NOT FOR OURS ONLY.

Many missionary conferences are including a
time on Home Missions which include the Home
Mission points in Kentucky and Florida as well
as the Church Extension locations. YOUR HELP
IS NEEDED to reach our Thanksgiving Offering
Goal of $80,000 for' 1972.

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The Brethren Evangtijt

NEW THRUST FOR GROWTH IN CHURCH EXTENSION

We praise God for the extension of the church into
new areas and especially for the emphasis on new be-
ginnings given to the Church Extension program in
the 1950's. Although a number of churches were started
during this period we recognize the need for greater
growth in many of these younger churches. The Mission-
ary Board as a part of their assistance to these smaller
churches has begun the preparation for a lay-evangelism
and church growth program for these churches.

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Home Mission pastors meeting informally with
Mission Board members.

The first step in this new thrust has been to
strengthen the relationship between those serving in
Church Extension outreaches by developing a fellowship
of these pastors. During General Conference 1972, most
of these pastors and members of the Missionary Board
met together one evening to share problems and joys
and the meeting ended with a time of praise: Several
ideas are being planned to enable these men to share
more often.

THE SECOND STEP has to do with the calling of
qualified men to vacant pastorates within this group
of new churches and the upgrading of salaries as they
are evaluated against the denominational guidelines.
Three of these churches have recently called pastors
with Rev. Paul Tinkel going to Fort Wayne, Indiana;
Rev. Norman Long to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and
Rev. Ron Waters (Sr. ) to Massillon, Ohio.

THE THIRD STEP relates to training for Evangelism,
not only pastoral training but also lay members for
more effective person-to-person evangelism. To imple-
ment this training program a call has been extended
to Rev. Arden Gilmer and the Pleasant View Brethren
Church of which he is the pastor, to join with the Mis-
sionary Board in developing such a program.

The Pleasant View Brethren Church of Vandergrift
has agreed to give Rev. Gilmer a six-month leave of
absence covering the first half of 1973 in order that he
might be trained with the staff of Campu3 Crusade
for Christ at Arrowhead Springs, California. He will
be trained in aspects of teaching lay evangelism and
Christian discipleship as a part of their Cooperative
Plan for denominations. Upon his return to Vander-
grift, the church will join with him in developing a
layman-oriented productive evangelism and nurturing
program which will be shared with the Church Exten-

sion pastors and the churches where they are servlj.
Rev. Gilmer will also be available to lead Lay Institi js
within the Brethren denomination from time to tie
as the program is expanded and also to work with !e
Seminary for sharing this training with the student j

Rev. Arden Gilmer

The Cooperative Plan of Campus Crusade for Chit
includes training in the following essential strategy
for building growing churches:

A. The Basic Course of the Lay Institutes for Evj-
gelism: How to train laymen to experience and shib
the abundant Christian life.

Informal Evangelistic Home Bible Studies; Hi/
to train laymen to effectively use proven materil;
consisting of topical Bible study booklets for
members of the Bible study, and a leader's manuc
Informal Evangelistic Speaking: How to train 1
men to be effective, informal evangelistic speak
—this is for men, women and couples, and is bai
on an effective combination of sharing one's pj-
sonal testimony, and sharing the gospel, using \ '
Four Spiritual Laws.

Visitation Evangelism: How to lead an effect
visitation evangelism program through the lo
church.

The Neighborhood Plan: How to train laymen !•
implement a systematic plan for evangelizing ea|
neighborhood (approximately 100 families) inl
community through the local church.
The Way of LIFE Plan for the Local Church: Hj
to develop a growing church through Lay Invol ■
ment for Evangelism.
All of these strategies for evangelism are designed
train laymen according to their respective abilities, a
to be implemented through the local church.

We pray that these churches will grow and becoo
strong components of The Brethren Church in 1
United States as the Holy Spirit guides the members ;
each congregation, the pastors responsible at each lo-
tion, and through these new programs.

jvember 4, 1972

A THANKSGIVING THANK YOU

Page Nineteen

Over the years the faithful members of the TEN DOLLAR CLUB have assisted
in establishing new churches and relocating others by contributing to not more
than two calls for this purpose each year. We salute these club members with a big
THANK YOU from all of those who have received a call and list below the number
of members in each of our churches. If you are not a member of this group and
would like to become a member of the elite TEN DOLLAR CLUB, send your check
for $10.00 to the: Missionary Board of the Brethren Church, 530 College Avenue,
Ashland, Ohio 44805 designating it for the current TEN DOLLAR CLUB call for
Newark, Ohio and asking to become a member of these church extension supporters.

nitheastern District

Bethlehem 8

Cumberland 3

Gatewood 0

Hagerstown 29

Herndon 5

Kimsey Run 0

Liberty 0

Linwood 7

Lost Creek 5

Mathias 1

Maurertown 22

Mt. Olive 13

Oak Hill 4

St. James 21

St. Luke 2

Washington 39

nnsylvania District

Berlin 41

Brush Valley 4

Calvary 2

Cameron 4

Conemaugh 8

Highland 2

Johnstown I 6

Johnstown II 22

Johnstown III 27

Levittown 12

Masontown 14

Meyersdale 9

Mt. Olivet 4

Mt. Pleasant 0

Pittsburgh 15

Quiet Dell 1

Raystown 0

Sergeantsville 2

Valley (Jones Mills) 3

Vandergrift 5

Vinco 69

Waynesboro 21
White Dale (Terra Alta) 4

hio District

Akron 12

Ashland (Park Street) 57

Canton 23

Columbus 1

Dayton 41

Fremont 15

Garber (Ashland) 6

Glenford 1

Gratis 9

Gretna 10

Louisville 22

Mansfield (Walcrest) 11

Massillon 8

Newark 14

New Lebanon 26

North Georgetown 6

Pleasant Hill 37

Smithville 30

West Alexandria 5

Williamstown 7
Indiana District

Ardmore 11

Brighton 5

Bryan 27

Burlington 11

Center Chapel 2

College Corner 12

Corinth 5

County Line 8

Denver 12

Dutchtown 5

Elkhart 37
Elkhart-Winding Waters 3

Flora 21

Fort Wayne 2

Goshen 61

Huntington 7

Jefferson 2

Kokomo 14

Loree 20

Marion 1

Matteson 0

Mexico 6

Milford 12

Mishawaka

Muncie

Nappanee

New Paris

North Liberty

North Manchester

Oakville

Peru

Roann

Roanoke

South Bend

Teegarden

Tiosa

Wabash

Warsaw

Central District

Cedar Falls

Cerro Gordo

Lanark

Milledgeville

Udell

Waterloo

Midwest District

Carleton

Cheyenne

Derby

Falls City

Fort Scott

Morrill

Mulvane

Northern California District

Lathrop

Manteca

Stockton

Southwestern District

Papago Park (Tempe)

Tucson

Florida

St. Petersburg

Sarasota

Miscellaneous Membership

Total number

of memberships 1,621

Pag© Twenty

The Brethren Evange;

BRETHREN HOUSE BEAT

A Home Mission Ministry in St. Petersburg, Florida

SJ^ Phil & Jean Lersch \ \\ '

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AN EXPLANATION

Occasionally "happenings" occur at BRETHREN
HOUSE in St. Petersburg, Florida, which should be
shared with the Brethren in other places. You will
remember that BRETHREN HOUSE used to be a
private dwelling but it has been converted into the head-
quarters for the Brethren Church in St. Petersburg.
There the entire Brethren denomination is in mission to
the community through workers supported by the de-
nomination through the Missionary Board. Since all
Brethren participate in this mission through their
support in funds, prayer, and encouragement, we think
all Brethren will be interested in what is happening
there. Therefore, starting in this HOME MISSIONS
issue of the BRETHREN EVANGELIST and in the
mission newsletter INSIGHT, we will be publishing
interesting and helpful news reported by Phil, Jean, and
Bonnie under the heading "BRETHREN HOUSE
BEAT."

WORKING VACATIONS

In the Spring of 1972, Dr. L. E. Lindower spent a
week of "vacation" at Brethren House. During his stay
he built 30 new mail boxes (which are used for the
children to store the things they make), several new
shelves in a hall closet (which house all the supplies
for the girls' sewing group), and some shelves around
and above a window (which provide space for the many
items we make and save for future use). These shelves
have been in constant use since their construction and
we are indeed grateful for his time and efforts.

Later, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Munson and Deborah
spent a couple weeks of "vacations" at Brethren House.
The Munsons came during the summer when the ac-
tivities at Brethren House were in full swing and they
became involved in various endeavors. Several hours
when we were open they provided additional adult staff
for games, reading stories, sewing on a quilt, talking
to the group during the chapel time, sitting at a craft
table to provide instruction to the youngsters, etc. Deb-
orah stayed on an additional week and spent many
hours in preparation of supplies for the General Con-
ference Children's Learning Center working with our
staff and the two Summer Crusaders, Ruth Deardurff
and Wendy Kring.

It is obvious to those who know us that these are
family members of the staff at Brethren House who
have donated this time. There are others, however, who
have done the same. The Elton Whitted family (also
from Ashland) recently spent ten days in Florida and
again gave some valuable hours for brainstorming new
ideas and sharing old ones. Margery spent all one day

during the week helping in both the afternoon or
house hours and in the evening with the sewing. A
Lillian Bates (from Waynesboro, Pennsylvania) sp<
two days with us last Spring while visiting her gra:
parents and helped with the crafts and sewing.

We would encourage others who have trips
Florida in mind to come and visit us during our op
hours on weekdays (as well as Sundays) and perhc
become involved in some of the activities. If you
us know ahead of your visit, we would welcome
opportunity to make use of your gifts in the service
our Lord here.

Bonnie

ANOTHER HELPER

Mark Holsinger, son of Rev. and Mr3. Rob<
Holsinger, recently came to St. Pete to take up resider
here. He is working at St. Anthony's Hospital, as
1-W, and gives some of his time at Brethren Hon
One afternoon a week he helps with the kids' progra
usually in the painting room or recreation area.

The congregation recently agreed to relieve me
some of the duties of preparing the House for worsl
on Sunday and hired Mark to clean and do some regul
yard work each Saturday. This is time-consuming a:
dirty work, and we appreciate Mark's willingness
dig in and help.

PURPLE PUZZLE TREE

There is on the market a set of records and boo
called the "Purple Puzzle Tree." This series outlin
the plan God had for this world and how he put (
the pieces together to work it out for us. We have e
paneled this idea and are doing a current study of Goc
plan for us. A brown paper tree on the wall is turnii
purple as we add various puzzle pieces from God's Wo
—written on puzzle pieces of construction paper. Sut
things as the items of creation, the fall of Adam ai
Eve, and God's care for Cain, etc. We will lead tl
children to understand that God's most important pie
was Jesus.

Jean

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Thousands of Brethren are supporting the Brethrf
House ministry every month financially, through the
Home Mission offerings, For although our St. Petei
burg congregation cares for all regular operational e
penses and supplies, the national Missionary Board <
The Brethren Church provides the payments on t)
properties and workers' salaries. This is how many <
you help and we appreciate it.

In addition, since June, five individuals and tv
Vacation Bible Schools have made special donations «
either cash or equipment totalling nearly $500. The:
contributions make possible some of the special equi
ment we need and use regularly. Lest we overloc
someone, we'll not list names but you all are mu(|
appreciated — because you keep us going.

' Phil

/ember 4, 1972

Page Twenty-one

A BIG "THANK YOU"

from Phil Lersch

From our perspective, and according to all the feed-back we've received, the
Children's Learning Center at General Conference was a huge success. For this
we are thankful to God Himself, who made it all possible, and to the many Brethren
who gave of themselves and their resources as well. Including those who helped set
up, teach, assist and tear down on the last day — over 60 adults were involved — plus
the many others who loaned supplies and equipment and books, etc. To all of you,
we at Brethren House say "Thanks." Your willingness to share and give enriched
the lives of about 90 kids — and many adult visitors and workers.

A 14 minute super 8 film with a recorded narration on cassette by
Phil Lersch, of the activities of the Children's Learning Center at General
Conference is available free of charge (except for return postage) from
the Missionary Board of the Brethren Church, 530 College Avenue,
Ashland, Ohio UU805. This is a good way to see some of the types of activ-
ities carried on at Brethren House (see article elsewhere in this magazine) .
Activities at the Children's Learning Center during General Conference.

HELP MAKE POSSIBLE NEW PROGRAMS IN
HOME MISSIONS THROUGH YOUR

THANKSGIVING OFFERING -1972 GOAL $80,000

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YEAR END THANKSGIVING FROM
LOST CREEK, KENTUCKY

Greetings in the Lord. Time moves on and Riverside
has completed her 67th year of service to God and man
here on the banks of Troublesome Creek in "Bloody
Breathitt" County! We had eleven graduates of our
high school and six eighth grade graduates last year.
Our ministry reaches out to some 250 to 300 persons in
some weeks through the staff ministries at Lost Creek,
Haddix, Rowdy, and Fugate's Fork as well as the school.

We praise God that Mother Drushal, co-founder of
the school is still with us at age 90. She is doing well
now and teaches her class of juniors each Sunday as
well as speaking in chapel often during the school year.

We have had the best academic program than ever
before. We offer good programs in Home Economics,
Chemistry, Language, Art, and Music, as well as the
other courses in an accredited Bible-centered program
with daily chapel services and a regular Bible class with
Bible memorization work. Our athletic program is out-
standing. We offer the best all-around program in the
county. We are the only school with programs in track,
cross-country, and baseball as well as the usual basket-
ball. Our various teams reap their share of honors.

Over twenty students made open decisions for Christ
during the school year last year, through the programs
of the church and school. The Word is sown daily in
the Bible classes and in chapel as well as by the lives
of Christian teachers in every class and activity. What
else can you do in Christian work anywhere? For the
first time Riverside now has adequate buildings and
facilities for her program. Last year for the first time
we had adequate help on the staff to carry on our pro-
grams. The need for Riverside is greater now than ever
before. We need your prayerful support now in order
to carry on this work.

by Dr. Harold Barnett

May God bless and reward you as we all share in 1
work here! I thank God for the many faithful Brett in
who share in this ministry, I wish I could name ejh
one here and express personally to each the heart |lt
gratitude for your concern for this ministry. Come jd
see us if and when you can. Always pray for us regji-
less. May God bless and reward you for your supporjif
Riverside in her time of great need!

A PROGRAM OF PROGRESS

THE BRETHREN HOME MISSION REVOLVING
FUND is a fund that has been set up by the Missionary
Board to make money available as loans to needy church
congregations and groups in the establishment of new
churches. Money placed in the Fund is loaned to qualify-
ing churches and groups to aid them in their progress.
They, in turn, pay the money back to the Fund and it is
loaned out to another church and the process begins all
over again. Thus we call it the Revolving Fund. All who
contribute to this Fund can be assured that their money

is continually being put to work in the building of
churches and aiding in the expansion of others.

The Fund is made up of gifts and loans. Investm«!ts
in the Revolving Fund are made in amounts less tin
$1,000 with interest paid up to 4% per annum ojjn
amounts of $1,000 or more for one year or more, orp
an indefinite time, expected to be more than one yj
with interest paid up to 5% per annum. Some inves
make loans at no interest, considering the principa
be adequate security for unexpected emergencies. Otl
depend on the interest as income for their support j
therefore receive regular payments on their investmi

You are invited to contact the Missionary Board'
specific information regarding your investment or
to assist in building needed church facilities. M
churches invest their own building funds with the Br
ren Home Mission Revolving Fund during the pe;d
from the start of such a fund until such a time as t jr
own building program begins. In this way their bip
ing fund is helping others at the same time that -P
earning interest and is still available when needed .f
the local building program.

ember 4, 1972

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HOME MISSIONS IN THE LOCAL CHURCH

reprinted from the November 7, 1953
BRETHREN EVANGELIST issue

by Miss Margaret Lowery

XT: II Corinthians 9:6-15

[ere we find that Paul had led the Corinthian Church
) a great experience of faith. It was such an experi-
e because the Corinthians were able to acquire the
spective to see that the question was not what they
•e being asked to do, but rather what God had done
Christ and was now doing through them. We should
3 that Paul points out that giving is more than meet-

the needs of fellow Christians; it results in an
rflowing tide of thanksgiving to God.
t our religion is what it should be, we will be gen-
us; we shall be eager to share what we have with
E^rs. When we catch the spirit of Christ, we live for
rs, not ourselves. Our money as well as our time
talents will be used to extend the work of God's
jdom.

iome mission work is not eccentric, marginal or an
onal activity; it is the main business of every local
rch. The local church is Protestantism's most power-
weapon with which to fight materialism, secularism

all other isms with which we are concerned today,
j the channel through which each individual member
i contribute his full share to the building of the
gdom of God — Is God interested in people only when
r are praying, singing hymns and listening to
nons?

Every member must provide the church with hands,
voices and hearts to put positive values in the local
church. God's answer to any situation is a person. Open
yourself to the creative energy of the Lord whose power
flows through human beings. Let go and let God. Let
Him do the work through you and through those who
are spiritually attuned with Him.

SPANISH OUTREACH IN THE UNITED STATES

The Home Missions program of The Brethren Church
is reaching out to a new ministry among the Spanish-
speaking population of the Southwestern portion of
the United States. Bill and Fran Curtis will provide the
leadership for this venture upon their return from
Argentina where they have been serving as Brethren
missionaries. This outreach will be a cooperative effort
with the Brethren Church in Tucson, Arizona through
which services classes and counseling can be offered in
both English and Spanish.

Our purpose in a Spanish-speaking ministry is not
to preserve the old culture or language nor is it to
"Americanize" but to bring to the Spanish-speaking
people the message which has been entrusted to us by
Christ and of making Him a reality in the lives of our
Spanish-American neighbors.

We are asking especially that you join us in praying
for the Holy Spirit's leading as plans are made, and we
expand the Special Ministries of our Home Missions.

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SHARE IN THANKSGIVING

THROUGH

HOME MISSION OFFERING ]

This Thanksgiving you have an oppor-
tunity to express your gratitude to God
for His blessings by your offering toward
building churches through the Home
Missions Program. Give generously, even
as He has blessed.

THROUGH

LOCAL CHURCH GIVING

Support your local church and its giving
to the Brethren Home Mission Outreach
by your regular offerings for this
purpose.

THROUGH

TEN DOLLAR CLUB

Join and encourage others to join this
club which supports church extension.
Only two calls per year of $10.00 each, to
establish new Brethren Churches.

THROUGH

LIVING MEMORIALS

A gift to Brethren Missions in memory
of your loved ones called to be with the
Lord will continue to live on and build in
their memory.

THROUGH

REVOLVING LOAN FUND

Your gift or investment in the Brethren
Home Missions Revolving Fund will be
put to work in the building of Brethren
Churches. Write to the Missionary Board
for details.

THROUGH

ANNUITIES AND GIFTS

Make an investment in Missions that
will give an income for life. Your gift is
an investment with eternal benefits.

THROUGH

BEQUESTS

Your Will can allow you to continue to
share in building churches and become
an expression of your faithful stewardship
and deep concern for lost souls.

THANKSGIVING OFFERING GOAL FOR 1972

$80,000

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No. 22

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Sisterhood Miss Sherry Barnhart

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Progress Report

News From The Brethren

News From Ashland College

The Layman's Page

World Relief Report

"One Nation Under God"

A Norman Vincent Peale booklet

Board of Christian Education

White Gift Emphasis Feature Article

A tribute to Dr. Albert T. Ronk
by Dr. J. D. Hamel

The Church's Missing Link
by Dr. Roy B. Zuck

Sisterhood

World Religious News in Review

Cheep Advice — Laff-A-Little

Missionary News

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NOTES and COMMENTS

RAGS ARE NEEDED

The Print Shop Superintendent again wishes to make
a request for rags for the print shop. These rags should
be cotton and must be clean. If you have such rags that
can be used, please send them to us; or if you are com-
ing to Ashland within the near future, please bring them
along with you.

ANNOUNCEMENT

In the October 21, 1972 issue of THE BRETHREN
EVANGELIST featuring the Hagerstown Brethren
Churcli in "Know Your Brethren Churches" article, the
information supplied inadvertedly omitted the members
of the Finance Committee under the listing of the
Church Officers.
The following are members of that committee:

Treasurer and Chairman, Owen E. Wolford

Assistant Treasurer, Julia Humelsine

Financial Secretary, Gregory Harne

Assistant Financial Sec'y, Rachel Ramsey

Mission Secretary, Harold Johnson

Church School Treasurer, Gerald Cooper

Appointed member, Ruth Stoddard

ANNOUNCEMENT

Anyone contemplating a trip to Lost Creek jo:
Krypton, Kentucky and passing through the vie ffl
of Muncie, Indiana is kindly asked to stop at the Irs
Brethren Church, 101 S. Morrison Rd., Muncie, India!
to pick up clothing for these Mission stations.

Rosalie Green, Secretarj
Day Group WMS

NOTICE TO INDIANA DISTRICT

Beginning Jan. 1, 1973:

District apportionment for the Indiana . s
trict Board of Christian Education shoul<j:x
sent to the Treasurer,

Rev. Clarence Kindley
Twelve Mile, Indiana 46988

Apportionment is:

$1.00 per Sunday School member

Cover and White Gift feature art by Mrs. IM
( Candi ) Baker.

vember 18, 1972

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PROGRESS REPORT

The EP news service has provided us with a bit of information that
possibly overshadows much of the news that seems to prevail in the way
of bad news.

Since there are a few programs projected in the near future, among
them the 'KEY 73' emphasis, this bit of news can be most encouraging in
that the Christian world may be likened unto an athletic team of some
kind that has gained a bit of momentum and is scoring more points in the
■win column than in the losses.

As we in the Brethren Church embark on the 'Key 73' program in
harmony with our Conference Theme for 1973 let us use this bit of news
as an incentive to put forth our most diligent efforts in cooperation with
and in the program. (Editor's note.)

ES CHRISTIAN POPULATION RATE
TSTRIPPING GLOBAL INCREASE
ASADENA, Calif. (EP)— The rate of growth
Christianity around the world now exceeds
rate of world population growth, according
C. Peter Wagner, former missionary to Latin
lerica and now professor at the Fuller Semin-

School of World Mission here.
Vagner, who also serves as executive director
ijthe Fuller Evangelistic Association in Pasa-
eja, cited the opinions of Ralph Winter, Stephen
111 and Warren Webster in his report to asse-
ss of the School of World Mission. He said
that the World Christian Handbook, cur-
ejtly being edited by David Barrett for release
1.973, would probably confirm the growth rate,
llareful not to confuse the rate of growth of
iji and women who are willing to commit their
is to Christ and become responsible members
iJHis Church with those nominally Christian,
©aid that the growth of those who would indi-
a'B "Christianity" as their religion in a census
A indeed gaining on the world-wide rate of
filiation growth.

jlevertheless, he said, "it is a significant piece
fliata to those of us involved in fulfilling the
iat Commission."

Ie added that Christianity is calculated rough-
o include one billion persons in the world to-
. "If the Church were increasing at only the
J of the population, you take two per cent

(world population growth rate according to 1972
Population Reference Bureau statistics) of that
and discover that annually Christianity is grow-
ing by 20 million persons. Divide this by 365 days
in a year and you have this amazing (and en-
couraging) figure: Christianity is growing by
55,000 persons per day.

Professor Wagner's report showed that the
world today has 3,700,000,000 people. Every year
74,000,000 people are added, but only 20,000,000
are becoming Christians — therefore 54,000,000
people annually are being added to the "fourth
world." Divide that by 365 and the result is: the
fourth world (meaning all those who have not
yet become Christians) is growing by 148,000
persons per day.

"Much is being done, but much more is need-
ed/' Wagner says. "This is not the time to cut
back on evangelistic and missionary efforts. We
need more, not fewer, missionaries. We need more
efficient strategy. We need more effective evan-
gelism. We need more Holy Spirit power. We need
to win the world in our generation — or die
trying!"

The School of World Mission currently has an
enrollment of 74 career missionaries and leaders
from Third World churches working in research
programs leading toward masters degrees and
doctorates in missiology. Thirty-five countries are
represented this year, according to Professor
Wagner.

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Kokomo, Ind. An installation, service
for Rev. David Cooksey was held
October 1, 1972 at the Kokomo
First Brethren Church. Rev. Tom
Hurley had devotions. Clifford
Shriek, pastor of the St. John's
Lutheran Church of Kokomo wel-
comed Rev. Cooksey into the
Howard County Ministerial Asso-
ciation. The speaker was professor
J. Ray Klingensmith. He admin-
istered the charge to serve as pas-
tor, to Rev. Cooksey. Max Schel-
bert, Moderator, led the congrega-
tion in a response to the charge.
Other visiting ministers were Rev.
Thomas, Loree, Rev. Barr, Mexico
and Rev. Seibert. Rev. and Mrs.
Cooksey live at 1026 South Pur-
dum in Kokomo. Rev. Cooksey is
our first full time pastor, and we
have great expectations from our
church.

Elizabeth Surbey, Sec.

Goldenaires

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Inbody cele-
brated their 50th Wedding Anniver-
sary on October 29, 1972. They
attend the First Brethren Church of
Goshen, Indiana.

Mr. and Mrs. Emery B. Heatwole,
Sr., celebrated their 50th Wedding
Anniversary Sunday, October 8,
1972. They attend the Sarasota
First Brethren Church of Sarasota,
Florida.

Mr. and Mrs. George Giltner ob-
served their 54th Wedding Anniver-
sary on October 17, 1972. They
attend the Sarasota First Brethren
Church of Sarasota, Florida

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH

Vandergrift, Peniia. —

4 received membership
Twelve Mile, Ind. — 4 by Baptism
Stockton, Calif. — 3 by Baptism

Memorials

ZIMMERMAN

Mr. Robert L. Zimmerman, 57,
prominent local funeral director,
Moderator of the Gratis Brethren
Church and Secretary of the Miami
Valley Laymen's Association died
unexpectedly from a heart attack
on Sunday, October 15, 1972. He was
a life long faithful member of the
church and in addition to being the
Moderator, he was a member of the
Choir and had served in many
capacities. Services were conducted
on October 18, at the church, with
interment in Fairview Cemetery.
Services were conducted by Pastor
William Walk.

BIRD

Miss Miriam M. Bird departed
from this life on August 9, 1972. She
was a faithful member of the Main
Street Brethren Church, Meyersdale,
Penna., where she served as presi-
dent of the W.M.S., assistant Sun-
day School superintendent, Sunday
School teacher, and deaconess in the
church. Burial was in the Union
Cemetery. Funeral services were
conducted by her pastor, Rev. Robert
L. Hoffman.

WERTZ

Walter C. Wertz, 64, of Conemajh
Pennsylvania, died September I
1972 at Lee Hospital. Brother W|t:
was a teacher in the Conem^jr]
Valley School District for 40 yl
having taught social studies in
history at the Conemaugh li
School. f

He had served for 21 consecil/i
terms as president of the Camki
County Brethren Christian End'v
our Union and for 20 oonseci!/<
terms as president of the Boarj:)]
Christian Education of Conemaj:!
High School. He was also ath i<
director of the Conemaugh Sch'lj
for 20 years.

He was a member of the Cle
maugh Brethren Church with a.i\d
service as a teacher of the Mm
Bible Class and Sunday Sclol
superintendent. His record of peijd
Sunday School attendance extend
to 44 years. His church activities jso
included serving as a deacon of lie
church, He was a past presiderbi
the National Sunday School Bird
of The Brethren Church and trip
ed extensively as a representcj/e
for Brethren Camps.

He is survived by his widow, jie
former Wadena Stormer; brofer
Melvin Russell, Kentucky; and is-
ters, Violet, wife of Clyde Thoi|.s,
Mineral Point, Pa.; Edna Mae, |fe
of Chester Myers, Lois Jean, wiijof
Karl Kenney, both of Johnstown, [a.

Funeral service was conducte at
the Conemaugh Brethren Churcl oy
Rev. Don Rager. Interment wajat
Headrick's Cemetery.

Weddings

BROWN-FREEMAN

Kathryn Brown and Allan Ii«-

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man were united in marriage
double ring, candlelite ceremon
The First Brethren Church of
more on October 22, 1972, by jir
former pastor, Rev. C. Wm. <;te
We pray God's blessing on theras
they both go through life togetl

Joy L. Blake
Cor. Sec'y.

member 18, 1972

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BRYAN, OHIO

J. D. (Bud) Hamel, pastor of the Sarasota,
rida First Brethren Church held a six day revival
dee in the Bryan, Ohio Brethren Church October 1-6,

he spiritual results of the meeting were eleven first
3 confessions, seventy rededications ; and two> young
l gave their lives in full time service toward the
istry. Over 41 young people attended a "Sharing"
"Rap" session in the basement of the church. The
ngelist was also guest speaker at the Christian
>wship of young people at Bryan High School with
in attendance in the class-room of one of the out-
lding teachers in the state, Mr. Dan Sander, a mem-
and a youth sponsor of the Bryan Brethren Church,
enteen years ago Evangelist Hamel had previously
1 a meeting at Bryan when Rev. Alvin Grumbling

pastor.
Illiams County has a population of 33,669; and
an, which is the county seat, has a population of
). The city was named after John A. Bryan, the
itor of the State in 1839. Located 772 feet above
level, Bryan has a mean temperature of 49 degrees
ch went down to 38° while the evangelist was there
r leaving Florida with the temperature in the 80 °s.
/ever the reception of the people and their beautiful
church was very heart warming with the pastor
, M. W. Dodds and people organizing a "join the
phone Corps" which invited people to the services
a "Fisherman's Club" which was engaged in com-
lity census, witness, and visitation,
uring the meeting each night was designated as a
ial night for attendance. "Fill a pew" night was
iday with the best attendance of all the services. A
captain who was responsible for filling the pew
i members, visitors, and friends, was appointed for
i pew. There was also Women's Night, Men's Night,
th Night, and "Bring a guest" night with the faith-
receiving a prize for their efforts as well as a com-
dation by the pastor for their labor of love,
inday night was Sunday School night with special
gnition to the teacher having the highest percentage
nrollment present. Special music included the Connin
, a men's chorus led by Mr. Devon (Happy) Hossler
In Nappanee, Ind. and a Cherub and Jr. Choir musical
ientation. One of the highlights was a "Mystery
.'per" for the Jr. High and Sr. High B.Y.C. with the
jisors as host and hostess.

jiturday, September 30th, a day of prayer for God's

•ping upon the evangelist and the meetings, was held

'the Bryan people with Marilyn Chrisman preparing

.jhedule for those who were to pray during designated

is. Special messages were prepared by the pastor

i! delivered September 24th, the Sunday before the

i ting entitled, "When Revival Comes" and for the

ling message, "Your Debt" taken from Romans

L7. Sunday, October 8th, the Sunday following the

ting Rev. C. A. Stewart supplied the Bryan pulpit

e Rev. M. W. Dodds began a revival meeting in

itington, Indiana.

uests during the meeting in Bryan were members
friends of Danny Jinkins of the "Attic Chapel"; Joan
iel, Ashland College Student and daughter of the
lgelist and friend "Chad," and Rev. and Mrs. Steve
^iart of Ashland, Ohio; Rev. and Mrs. Clarence

Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. Hap Hossler from Nappanee,
Ind.; Rev. Jack McDaniel and Rev. Jerry Carlson from
the Assembly of God in Bryan; and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne
Moneyheffer from New Paris, Ind.

The total attendance for the six days was 1,092 with
an average of 156 for the seven services. During the
meeting there was a large number of young people in
attendance even though they had many community and
outside activities. Such loyalty is to be commended.
Splendid attendance, excellent interest, enthusiastic
spiritual singing, and prayerful support by the pastor
and people were outstanding in every service.

During the meeting the evangelist lived in the
spacious home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Miller while
they were on vacation. A car was provided by Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Frease. They will always be remembered
for this special ministry of love toward the evangelist.
During the meeting the evangelist used a trumpet which
was loaned to him by Mike Chappins and he also pre-
sented gospel magic lessons for the children. Scores of
telephone calls were made by pastor and people, per-
sonal door to door invitations were extended, and
hundreds of cards advertising the meetings were given
out and placed in store windows.

What a time for Revival! Truly we are living in the
last days!

In the words of Chas. G. Finney, "A revival is neither
a miracle nor an accident. It is the inevitable result of
God's people meeting God's conditions." These are great
days for Revival and every Brethren Church is urged to
make these days of "agressive evangelist" for Christ.
People today are willing to listen! Thank God for
Revival!

GOSHEN, INDIANA

This is the fourth Halloween season that the Junior
Choir of the First Brethren Church of Goshen has gone
"Pumpkin Caroling." On Wednesday evening, October
25th, members of the Junior Choir dressed in Halloween
costumes sang Pumpkin Carols to shut-ins of our church
and at a number of the nursing homes in the city.

Saturday, October 28th, the Choir dressed in their
costumes went to the Flora Brethren Home in our new
church van. After presenting their Pumpkin Carol num-
bers, they enjoyed a short Hymn sing with the patients.
The children presented a small gift to each resident of
the Flora Home and visited the patients in their rooms.

Before returning home, the group went through a
"Haunted House" that Gene Geaslen had fixed up in
the basement of the old home. This was one of the high-
lights of the day and the topic of conversation on our
trip back.

We believe that both the children and Flora Home
residents benefited from this time of fellowship and
the Junior Choir is looking forward to another trip to
Flora.

The Choir members raised their own funds to pay
expenses of the various trips they take annually.

The sponsors for the Junior Choir are Beverly Baer
and Mrs. Onnie Puro. They were assisted by Mrs. Nor-
man Simmons on the trip to Flora.

Submitted by
Mrs. Onnie Puro

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Missionary Conference at
MEXICO, INDIANA

"They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love" was
the theme of the Missionary Conference held at the
Mexico First Brethren Church on October 20-22. We
were honored to have with us Rev. and Mrs. James
Sluss of the Nappanee Church, formerly of Krypton,
and Dr. Harold Bar net t of Lost Creek.

The opening Scripture, presented by Rev. Barr, was
from Matthew 28:16-20: Christ's command to go into
all the world with His Word and His Love.

The program was then turned over to Rev. Sluss who
presented a medley of favorite hymns of the people of
Krypton, which included "The Beautiful Life," "I'll Fly
Away," "Amazing Grace," "Farther Along" and "I'd
Rather Have Jesus." Brother Jim then presented "Six
Pictures" of Krypton: the fuzzy picture of the way
people suppose life to be in Appalachia; the picture of
progress of the new parks, highways, etc., that is now
going on there; the picture of the program carried on
by the Krypton Bible Center; the picture of the person
of Jim Sluss and the work he carried on as pastor-
teacher at Krypton and the picture of Margaret Lowery
and her everfaithful work there; the picture of the
person of Jesus Christ, Who is the reason for all of
the work; and, finally, the composite picture of the
first five.

Then Harold Barnett sang "Ten Thousand Angels."
His presentation centered around the Mission Board
slides of Lost Creek. These pictures were quite inter-
esting to us as many of our members have never had
the opportunity to visit Riverside. Along with the slides,
Rev. Barnett also presented a brief story of some of
the history of Riverside and of the work of the Brethren
Church there.

Rev. Barnett was in charge of the entire program on
Saturday. He favored us with special music and preached
about "The Pilgrimage" — the journey that we all make
on this earth, the shortness of our life, and our respon-

sibility to tell the world of Christ. A women's ch
from the church presented "Living with the Mastei

Although the skies were cloudy and rain po
from above, there was a good turnout for Sunday
vices. Our missionary hymns which we had been u
for the entire conference seemed even more special
day, for this was the day when we would be recei
our Faith Promise. Rev. Barnett sang one final
"The Ninety and Nine" before we received the offe
and Faith Promise. Our prayer for the offering
the first verse of "My Faith Looks up to Thee."
church choir then fittingly presented the anthem '
Will Answer Prayer." Dr. Barnett's sermon was on "
pel Imperatives" which dealt with the way in w
Christ calls us to forgiveness and repentance and <
mands us to pass on the Good News to everyone, d
all things in love. He closed by giving an invitatio
receive the Lord to any who had not already done so
by urging anyone who felt the Lord calling him t(
dedicate his life or to dedicate his life to full-time CI
tian service to proclaim this by coming to the altar,
closing hymn for the conference was "I'll Go W.
You Want Me to Go."

A Basket Dinner, sponsored by the two W.M.S. grc
of the church, was held in Dr. Barnett's honor.
W.M.S. II group decorated the tables with green, ye
and orange streamers with small trees with auti
leaves on them for center pieces. Each table also
leaves spread the entire length of the table, somi
which contained Bible Verses dealing with faith.

At the dinner, the amount of the Faith Promise
announced. When everything was added in, the 1
came to $2,132.00! We praise the Lord for this i
velous response. Now we wait with anticipation to
how the Lord will provide in the year to come,
know the Lord can and does work miracles. Praise
Wonderful Name!

GLEN ELLYN, 111. (EP)— Forty-seven new com-
mittees were formed by the Christian Business Men's
Committee at its Oct. 18-22 convention in Portland, Ore.,
marking an increase in membership and scope of ser-
vices for the first time in several years.

Growth is mandatory, 1972 Chairman Albert J. Page
declared in his keynote address. "We need an organ-
ization to which men come knocking on the door to
enter."

Admitting that this wasn't true for many of the
organization's 650 groups around the world, he chal-
lenged the 1,500 people present to make such changes
in local groups that will attract men to Jesus Christ.

A leadership development committee unveiled at the

convention a new program called CTL — "Certii'd
Trained Leaders." Delegates enthusiastically rece'ri
the three-year program of Bible study, reading of jr-
tinent books, and practical training in CBMC activ:|>s
and concepts. The course is designed for present |d
future leaders at all levels of CBMC operation. CBRj's
future aim is to pick men who have taken the (jL
training and urge them to guide other men into ie
one-to-one evangelism techniques that have been p
primary purpose of the organization since its founcig
40 years ago.

A special long-range study committee preseijd
recommendations to delegates of the 36th internatk p
convention in Cleveland, Oct. 10-14, 1973.

vember 18, 1972

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NEWS FROM
ASHLAND COLLEGE

LsHLAND, Ohio — Dr. Glenn L. Clayton, president of
jiland College, has announced that the gymnasium
the Physical Education Center has been named The
irles Kates Gymnasium.

in announcing the dedication of its gymnasium as The
irles Kates Gymnasium, President Clayton said,
Jiland College is pleased to recognize the consistent
Test and substantial support of Mr. Kates and
rand Corporation to the development of Ashland
lege."

[e continued, "Our program of Health, Physical Edu-
om and Athletics is an integral part of a balanced
gram of higher education. I believe in athletics not
a side show to the big tent of education but as an
:gral part of it. Our athletic program is strong,
que and effective.

We appreciate the interest Mr. Kates has shown in
I total program and we are happy to designate our
hnasium The Charles Kates Gymnasium."
ates has been president of U-Brand Corporation
•e May 1953, and under his direction the Corporation
nfierly Union Malleable Manufacturing Company)
grown to be one of the leading manufacturers of
|i, steel and plastic pipe fittings in the world,
tates started with the company as purchasing agent
^11945 after his discharge from the U.S. Air Corps
ting World War II. He was promoted to executive
| president and sales manager in April, 1952 and
f/ed in this capacity until his election to the presi-
jcy in 1953.

Chic" as he is known to most people, was born in
ijnilton, Ontario and was educated at Canadian
'Cpols, including the University of Toronto. He moved
oiCleveland in 1941 and presently resides in Shaker
Ights. He married Phyllis Jacobson in 1945 and they
Be two children, Kenneth and Mrs. Patti Gaines, both
i'ng in the Los Angeles area.

[-Brand Corporation was founded by Jack Jacobson

i|er the name of Union Malleable Mfg. Co. in 1925 in

^jiland and now has manufacturing facilities and ware-

ses in nine cities across the country as well as Puerto

o. Kates is active in the Chamber of Commerce and

4istrial associations and serves as a member of the

sident's Council for Development at Ashland College,

.veil as various boards of banks and other companies.

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The
Laymen's
Meeting

Rodger H. Geaslen

PROGRAM FOR DECEMBER

THE MOST VALUABLE GIFT

AT THIS TIME OF YEAR our thoughts turn to the
subject of gifts. How do we measure their value?
A few years ago, newspapers were carrying the story
of the Cartier Diamond, valued at way over a million
dollars, which had been purchased by a movie actor
for his wife. But before it could be presented, it was
on display at the Fifth Avenue Jeweler's in New York.
It is 69.42 carat, a pearl-shaped diamond. A common
comment: "Some gift!"

At the marriage of Aga Khan IV, ledaer of the world's
Ismaili Moslems, the Oriental ceremony included not
only garlands of flowers around the neck, but also a
shower of pearls at their feet! What a display!

Some men have been known to give millions of dollars
in cash, or in stocks and bonds. Others have given
immense pieces of real estate. Some have given master
pieces of art worth many thousands of dollars. Surely
such great gifts are worthy of deep appreciation. But
should the value of all gifts be measured in dollars?

At this season of the year we are reminded of a gift
that excels all others — the gift of which we sing:
"Blessed be God, our God
Who gave for us His well beloved Son,
The Gift of gifts — tail other gifts in one!
Blessed be God, our God!"
May we take time during the festive holidays to
meditate on what the Scriptures say about this Gift,

also all the blessings that come through Him. May e
pause to thank Him. "Thanks be unto God for His ji-
speakable gift" (II Cor. 9:15).

Eternal life is His Gift

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his cjyi
begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him she
not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16).

". . . The gift of God is eternal life through Je
Christ our Lord" (Rom. 6:23).

"My sheep hear my voice . . . and I give unto tr
eternal life; and they shall never perish . . ." (J
10:27, 28).

Salvation is His Gift

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and tit
not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of woi
lest any man should boast" (Eph. 2:8, 9).

All blessing's are gifts from Him

"He that spared not his own Son, but delivered )jn
up for us all, how shall he not with him also frtf
give us all things" (Rom. 8:32)?

". . . He giveth to all life, and breath, and all thin!"
(Acts 17:25b).

". . . the living God, who giveth us richly all thi js
to enjoy" (I Tim. 6:17).

Have you accepted these priceless gifts and than ji
the Giver?

wember 18, 1972

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WORLD VISION BANQUET

LOS ANGELES, Calif.— A Hollywood star and an
angelical minister were honored this week as out-
inding persons by World Vision International. Both
?n were present at the Christian humanitarian
eney's 22nd annual banquet, attended by 1,600 people.

Hollywood star Art Linkletter was honored for his
ep concern for children the world over, and for the
rt he playel in a coming television documentary,
hildren of Zero." The "Friend of Children" award
ntained a mounted shoeshinc- box with special recog-
;ion and love from the "street boys" of Saigon. Nearly
If of the hour-long special was filmed in Vietnam.

The Rev. Paul S. Rees, vice pre ;ident-at-large and
ector of Pastors' Conferences for World Vision, was
agnized for his 52 years of service to the Christian
urch throughout the world. He received a gift cer-
icate and a leather-bound "collection of laurels" corn-
ed by World Vision; the book contained nearly 100
ters of tribute from Christian church leaders through-
t the world. The presentation was made by World
;ion board chairman Dr. Richard C. Halverson, pastor
Fourth Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C.

Dr. Rees is a past-president of the National Associa-

tion of Evangelicals. He has held several pastorates and
served, during the 1950's, as minister to ministers for
Billy Graham Crusades in London, Scotland and
Australia. He joined World Vision as vice president-at-
large in 1958 and was named director of Pastors' Con-
ferences in 1964.

A frequent speaker at Bible conferences, rallies,
youth conventions and college commencements, Dr.
Rees has written 14 books and contributed to numerous
journals and periodicals. He was also a radio preacher
for 18 years and has spoken in more than 60 countries
of the world.

A graduate of the University of Southern California
(Phi Beta Kappa), Dr. Rees has honorary doctoral de-
grees in Divinity and Literature from several colleges,
including USC. He and his wife, Edith, make their home
in Minneapolis.

World Vision's "Children of Zero" TV special is
scheduled for November release in selected U.S. mark-
ets. The film depicts the lives of Saigon "street boys"
and other children in Hong Kong and Korea being spon-
sored by U.S. families through World Vision. The film
features Art Linkletter and Dr. W. Stanley Mooneyham,
president of World Vision.

BILLY GRAHAM MAY TAKE CRUSADE ABROAD

ATLANTA, Georgia— Billy Graham's last 1972 Cru-
>!le will be far off the beaten track for Westerners — if

is held at all.

i the Indian government and his doctors permit him

do so, he will preach in Kohima, capital of the Indian
i.te of Nagaland, during an evangelistic campaign

leduled November 17-23.

Nagaland, an isolated, mountainous state in North-
st India sharing a border with Burma, is considered
>;urbulent and troublesome area. The central govern-
:nt at New Delhi controls the entrance of all
feigners and has not yet assured the Graham Team
Jit it will be admitted. The small state was created in
153.

jraham also disclosed today that his physicians have
S/ised him to reconsider plans for the trip. They want

n to take a lengthy series of tests at the Mayo Clinic.

The world-famous evangelist is scheduled to preach
I last three nights of the Crusade. His Indian Asso-
|te, Akbar Hagg, will speak the first four days.

Nagaland, near India's border with China, has more
E'ptists per capita than any other territory in the world,
le Crusade is being held during the centennial year

the church in Nagaland.

'The Nagas are among the most remarkable people
[the world," Graham said in commenting on plans for

! meeting. All were animists or involved in some other

id of nature worship until 100 years ago. Many of

s tribes were headhunters.

Sarly missionary efforts by American Baptists and

nstians from nearby Assam bore fruit in the forma-
n of the first Nag-a church in 1872. Since then, the

Christian community has grown rapidly. In the decade
of the Fifties, the church nearly doubled in size. All of
its pastors and other leaders now are natives of the
area.

It is estimated that 70 per cent of the over 500,000
Nagas are professing Christians, with some 60 per cent
of the population affiliated with Baptist churches. In
some villages nearly every adult is a baptized Christian.

While headhunting was once an integral part of the
pagan culture, the practice has almost disappeared. The
last case recorded by government authorities was in
1969.

More than 90 per cent of the Nagas live outside the
cities and towns, making their living in the fields and
forests. There is no scheduled air service into Kohima,
Nagaland's capital, and members of the Graham Team
will travel overland from airports in neighboring states.

Special Crusade preparations include clearing of a
natural amphitheatre seating over 25,000, repainting of
houses, provision of housing and food for thousands
who are expected to come to Kohima from across the
state and planning for auxiliary supplies of water and
electricity.

Hagg, who divides his time between his native India
and the United States, conducted a Crusade in Kohima
in 1967. He pointed out that Kohima is an important
Christian center.

"The Crusade hopefully will spur the evangelistic zeal
of the church to win other Nagas for Christ and be a
spiritual blessing to "the rest of India, which is so open
to the message of Jesus Christ," Hagg said.

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WORLD RELIEF REPORT

by Phil Lersch, Chairman
Brethren World Relief Committee

In April, 1972, Pastor Lersch and John, his
son, represented the Brethren Church on a three-
week tour of six countries in Southeast Asia —
sponsored by the World Relief Commission of the
National Association of Evangelicals. This is the
FIRST in a series of reports to the denomination
about the trip. W.R.C. is the evangelical relief
agency through which Brethren World Relief
monies are channeled.

OFF WE GO ... .

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Phil and John Lersch pose on 747 Jet with
Takeshi Matsunami, following discussion about
Japanese "firecrackers."

APRIL 13, 1972, was departure date for us from the
ultra-modern airport in Tampa, Florida. But
preparations began much earlier, of course — such as
obtaining permission for John to be released from the
rigors of Jr. High School for three weeks, and both of
us being shot full of the appropriate serums to ward
off such "nasties" as cholera, smallpox, typhoid, and
malaria.

Thus, well equipped with luggage, cameras, te
recorder, film, blank tapes, and appropriate excitenu':,
we boarded the airport limousine for the 30-minute tk
across the bridge from St. Petersburg to Tampa on tit
Thursday evening.

The flight, via Atlanta, to San Francisco was gl
first of 18 we would enjoy in the next 21 days — fonj.1
went well throughout the 30,000 mile trip. Arrivedlt
our San Francisco motel at 3:00 a.m., slept six hoil
and joined the other 10 denominational representati js
composing our tour group.

Let no one fool you. A 747 jet is a "big bird!" B1
after row, nine seats across, provide ample space for 0
passengers — although the plane was less than half M
for the first leg of our journey. Plenty of room to ro i
around.

Flight time from S. F. to Honolulu was 4 hours,
minutes and from Honolulu to Tokyo, about 8 hoi
Although hours are frequently gained by turning y<I
watch back, one whole day is lost by crossing the In j"-
national Date Line. However, the Japan Airlines c«H
pensates for the loss by issuing an official "Cross j?
the International Date Line Certificate" to every p;
enger.

Conversation enroute with a friendly young Japan
man taught us that the Japanese word for firecrac
means "fire-flower" or "fire-bloom" — which ma
sense. He was returning from a 3-week tour of ci
in the U.S. to study water control and ecology. We h is
since exchanged letters and photographs. Questij:
Guess who inquired about the firecrackers? (Not Dcj.

Tokyo, Japan

Sunday, our first full day in Japan, began with v!'-
ship at the Tokyo Baptist Church. At the second serv ',
the English-speaking service, Dr. Roy Edgemon (r '■
sionary-pastor, formerly from Texas) spoke abjt
"death and life after death." This post-Easter mess:P
was in response to inquiries by several Japanese vi'-
shipers, wanting to learn more about the future h£
believers in Christ have. Seventeen nationalities
represented in the membership of that cosmopoli i
congregation in the largest city in the world.

>vember 18, 1972

Page Eleven

Dne member of our tour group was Rev. Wade
ggins, Associate Secretary of the Evangelical Foreign
ssionary Society, headquartered in Washington, D.C.
ggins, formerly a missionary in Colombia, South
nerica, with the Christian and Missionary Alliance
urch, has been with EFMA since 1958. We soon
Lrned of our mutual close friendship with Rev. Virgil
graham (General Secretary of the Missionary Board
The Brethren Church) ; for Virgil is the newly-elected
usurer of EFMA.

because we rode to meetings, interviews, and sights to
!> with leaders of Christian work in Japan, several
ks were collected about their work and the country
plf. These facts can be listed here without lengthy
planation. For example,

—Sunday isn't a sacred day in Japan, although most
j government offices and banks are closed then.
—The "Navigators" organization is active at a few

locations in Japan and Korea.
—There are several evangelical Christians living a

strong witness in the Japanese military ranks.

—Communism is a legal party there, with representa-
tion in Parliament. Although not numerous, they
are vocal.

-Tokyo has one of the finest subway systems in the
world, (although we didn't have occasion to try it
out).

— •Cars burn butane for fuel and get one-third more
mileage per gallon.

"Tourist-type" visits to two attractions accentuated
some of the differences between our countries' cultures
and traditions. At the War Memorial, a national shrine
for war dead, a prayer shelter along the walk-way
caught our attention. Those praying for the dead paid
an amount of money, wrote their message on a thin
tissue paper, and attached the paper to a wire just
under the low roof of the shelter. The wind would blow
past the fluttering paper and supposedly carry the
message to the gods,

Rissho Kosei-Kai is a Buddhist movement composed
of laymen. In the past 34 years it has grown from a
group of 30 to a membership of 3 million in and outside
of Japan, including branch churches in Hawaii and Los
Angeles. We visited their multi-million dollar temple
and adjacent modern auditorium, hearing the chanting
and bell-ringing as we went. They also have high
schools, a kindergarten, library, hospital, nursery school,
aged people's home, cemetery, and youth training hall.
Happiness and peace are central teachings. But, on
another occasion, Dr. Graffam (our tour director)
quizzed their leader about what Rissho Kosei-Kai could
offer that faith in Jesus Christ doesn't. And there was
no satisfactory response.

(Next time — samples of Christian work in Tokyo.)

St. Petersburg, Florida

My God

Today I kneel to say
"I thank You."

For once my prayer holds no request,
No names of friends for You to bless.

Because I think even You,
Might like to hear a prayer that's new.

Might like to hear somebody pray,
Who has no words but Thanks to say.

Somebody satisfied and glad
For all the joys that he has had,

And so I say again,
"I THANK YOU, LORD."

From the Derby Mirror

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ONE NATION UNDER GOD

Knowledge Gap About Religion
and History Narrowed With New
Booklet by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale.

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£>r. Norman Vincent Peale, the noted clergy-
man, author and lecturer, confronted by stacks of
requests for copies of his booklet, ONE NATION
UNDER GOD, "the story of Americas depend-
ence on God's Guidance from Columbus to the
Astroncmts." Orders for free copies of the booklet
for use in schools are pouring into the Foundation
for Christian Living in Pawling, N.Y. 1256U,
which publishes the booklet.

PAWLING, N.Y.— An effort to narrow the "know-
ledge gap" about the role of religion in American history
is being made with the distribution of a booklet entitled
ONE NATION UNDER GOD to every public, private
and parochial school in the country.

Written by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, the booklet
is being provided without charge to educators by the
nonprofit, nonseotarian Foundation for Christian Living.
The first copies sent from the Foundation have received
the enthusiastic endorsement of educators and religious
leaders alike and orders have poured into the organi-
zation requesting bulk shipments for classroom use.

In the first week of response, more than 6,000 orders
came in for over 1,000,000 copies of the booklet for use
in schools. The Foundation immediately began mailing
about 80,000 a day and anticipates that several million
copies will be in the hands of school children by Thanks-
giving.

Dr. Peale prepared ONE NATION UNDER GOIjis
an introduction to the study of religious current,' in
American history with the cooperation of editorial i-
sultants representing Protestant, Roman Catholic lid
Jewish traditions. Some of the experts had been urjlg
the preparation of appropriate materials for usan
schools.

In a word to educators at the end of the booklet, lie
Foundation, which regularly disseminates Dr. Pe;i's
sermons and other writings to nearly 600,000 pefe
around the world, pointed out that the United St is
Supreme Court has encouraged teaching young pe«!le
about religion in their daily classes.

"This booklet was written to help stimulate such stly
and also to help fill the need for objective informa'n
about the dynamic role of religion in American hist©!,"
the Foundation told educators.

An estimated 134,000 copies of a first printing I
600,000 copies of the booklet were sent to every scbl
superintendent and the principals of every element']/,
junior high and high school in the country. Some 35 !'0
teachers in North and South Carolina, Virginia ijd
Georgia also received copies.

The superintendent of schools in Taylor Cou I
W. Va., ordered 3,500 copies. Nearly 2,700 were sen jo
Elliottsburg, W. Va., and 1,500 were requested b;|a
junior high school in Lakeland, Fla. Others ordis,
averaging 180 copies each, have come from every pt
of the country.

Covering religious elements of history from Colum|s
crediting the Almighty with his discovery of Americ;|o
Astronauts reading from Genesis as they made m;js
first voyage around the moon, the booklet touches p
the Pilgrims, the Roman Catholics seeking haven jn
Maryland, the Jews finding refuge from persecutii,
and the birth of the Morman and Christian Scieje
faiths on American soil.

The deism of George Washington, Thomas Jeffen
Benjamin Franklin and other Founding Fathers is c
along with accounts of the religious overtones of
Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independe;
the first Thanksgiving proclamation and docurrw
such as Theodore Roosevelt's Creed.

Some of the religious landmarks of early America e
pictured in the booklet, which explains the religijs
message printed on dollar bills and quotes the Fir
Freedoms of Franklin D. Roosevelt and the worship
challenges laid forth by Presidents Dwight D. Ei:ji-
hower, John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon.

One of the first educators to react to ONE NAT1 1
UNDER GOD was Robert E. Jenkins, former supe
tendent of schools in San Francisco and Pasadena, Ca
and Ridgewood, N.J. He commended it as "a furtjr
means of strengthening our appreciation of the vita y
of our religious freedom and the importance of a soi |d
moral and spiritual foundation." I

vember 18, 1972

^. classroom teacher in Denver, Colo., requested
)ugh booklets for seven classes of sixth and seventh
iders. Dr. Robert A. Spivey, head of the department
religion at Florida State University, viewed the book-
as of potential use by history teachers in junior high
tools and as a resource document in schools with
iping exercises offering "a thought for the day."
lames V. Panooh of the Religious Instruction Asso-
Ition of Fort Wayne, Ind., indicated a belief that the
bidet should serve as a "good introduction to any
jirse or unit or emphasis that any teacher might want
>|place on religion in our history."
The Rev. William J. Tobin, assistant director of the
>tional Center of Religious Education of the U.S.
tholic Conference, said the booklet came at "a most
.propriate time as we search for a renewal of purpose
tjthese troubled, explosive and questioning times."
Speaking as a military spiritual leader, Rear Adm.
incis L. Garrett, Navy chief of chaplains, told Dr.
tie that the booklet contained "a wealth of informa-
1 and inspiration."

In light of the opportunities afforded to educators to
'I'Vide instruction about religion, I think the book can
|a real help to teachers and students," he added.
jJarrett commended the effort that was made to glean
Hm American history "the highlights and personalities
It symbolize the ideals that all Americans love and
Irish, not only for themselves, but for all men."

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Also among those who responded was the Rev. Dr.
Edward L. R. Elson, minister of the National Presby-
terian Church in Washington, D.C., and chaplain to the
U.S. Senate, who wrote that he had read the booklet
several times.

"I thing it is a splendid piece of writing," Elson said.
"The language is simple, the statements are historically
accurate, the illustrations are vivid and the movement
of the ideas inspiring."

Copies of the booklet are available free of charge to
those writing to Box X-4, Foundation for Christian
Living, Pawling, N.Y. 12564.

The Foundation was established more than 30 years
ago by Dr. Peale's wife, Ruth Stafford Peale, in re-
sponse to requests for copies of his Sunday sermons.
It has grown into an organization employing nearly 100
men and women in processing orders for sermons and
booklets and assisting Dr. Peale in his ministry by mail
to people in 110 countries.

Among the Foundation's activities are an annual Good
Friday 24-hour Payer Partnership and the daily filling
of prayer requests in the Foundation chapel. It provides
recordings and tapes for shut-ins and has an extensive
program serving institutions and the armed forces. A
monthly publication, Creative Help for Daily Living,
features the inspirational messages of prominent lay
men and women and members of the clergy.

HAPPY SHADOWS OYER BANGLADESH

N ROUTE DACCA: As our four-place amphibian
tie drones its steady way along, I look around me
h a heart almost too full for words,
itting here barefooted and caked with mud, after
ling out to the plane just before take-off from a
ddy river, I look at Pilot Russell P. O'Quinn, presi-
t of FAR (Foundation for Airborne Relief). He's

only a top-rated pilot, holding every available fixed-
Ig and helicopter license, but also a dedicated Chris-
i. He's the man who founded FAR after leading the
7 aircraft into Biafra several years ago — convinced
re should be an immediate heavy-lift air-relief re-
nse when disasters come, with a unique "flying
pital" conducting medical seminars and refresher
rses for missionaries and nationals in between the
;es.
Tow FAR is here in Bangladesh, with its helicopters

this amphibian providing support to two "big birds"

-jUge C-130 "Hercules" aircraft which thunder through

n skies with 40,000 pounds of rice each flight for the

'lgry in this the 8th most populous nation in the

'Id.

looked down on the colorful crazy-quilt pattern

>tch is Bangladesh from the air. It is almost hard to

lize that here some three million people were killed

: year in one of the darkest chapters in all the tragic

history of man's inhumanity to man. Today an esti-
mated 30 million here are homeless; countless millions
more are hungry.

I look down at the vast areas of water, now and again
sparkling for a moment as the sun breaks through the
heavy clouds. There have been heavy rains up in India;
the rivers here are rising; and still the monsoon rains
have not yet swept into Bangladesh in all their usual
fury.

What will happen when the monsoons come? I see
the swift shadow of our plane as it darts along, and I
thank God again for the answer love provided.

Already FAR is airlifting more than seven million
pounds of rice per month; we are ready to airdrop any-
where in Bangladesh when the monsoons come.

Bangladesh: yesterday the dark shadows of war.
But today the FAR planes cast their happy shadows
. . . flashing a message of hope to the hungry millions
down below.

Dr. Larry Ward, president of Food for the
Hungry, has spent a major part of the past seven
months in Bangladesh. Currently he serves as
Liaison Officer for the FAR airlift-airdrop pro-
gram which, his agency is assisting along with its
other emergency relief and long-range ministries.

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REACHOUT . . .

THROUGH CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Certainly the theme of the 1973 General Confer-
ence (and Key 73)) sets forth one of the loftier
and most ambitious objectives laid before the church
in recent years. It is an objective worthy of our finest
efforts in discipling.

And, while the Brethren Church has no delusions of
grandeur about discipling the whole North American
continent, we do have the privilege and responsibility of
reaching out into our communities to call people to
Christ. We can be effectively used to meet this kind of
challenge ... if certain things are understood and put
into practice.

During the next year, great emphasis will be placed
on this matter of effective lay witness. Training pro-
grams and visitation efforts will be common events. But
if we are to make a positive impact on our non-Christian
neighbors, there can be only one source of our testimony
— a personal, dynamic (growing) encounter with Jesus
Christ. "The New Testament has very little to say about
Christian involvement in politics or substandard housing
or civil rights or labor — capital squabbles. It is not that
Christians should be unconcerned in these areas.
Obviously you cannot have a heart filled with love for
fellow human beings and not be concerned about these
things. But the New Testament says relatively little
about these things because God knows that the only way
to help in these problems is to introduce a new dynamic
into human life, the dynamic of the life of Jesus Christ.
This is what men need."1 And we can introduce them
to this kind of life.

Many of us who attended EXPLO '72, were gre
inspired and in the process learned to use "The F
Spiritual Laws" but this hardly equips Christians jr
the forthcoming encounters if they lack spiritual de li.
The "Four Laws" are most helpful when the witip
can speak from a background similar to that descri !d
by the Apostle John:

"What was from the beginning, what iv<
have heard, what we have seen with our eyes
what we beheld and our hand handled, con
cerning the Word of life — what we have seei
and heard we proclaim to you also, that yo\
also may have fellowship with us; and indeei
our fellowship is with the Father, and wit)
His Son Jesus Christ."

I John 1:1, 3 NASB

To be effective, the witness must speak out becaie
he is compelled to. Compelled by his personal relat ji-
ship with Christ. Given this growing relationship, e
can improve his effectiveness by use of the "F r
Laws," or the "Coral Ridge" program or other syste
Without it, all the gimmicks, pamphlets, and E
Graham movies ever filmed will not produce an el
tive evangelist.

ovember 18, 1972

One aspect of this matter of witnessing that deserves
ir consideration is the significant difference between
?ing a witness (one who tells what he knows) and ex-
■cising the gift of evangelism. While it is true that
[rery Christian should be a witness, many are guilt
dden because even after they have completed a course
<e "Soul Winning Made Easy" they have failed to win
lyone to Christ — and they are regularly reprimanded
>r this failure from the pulpit and in church school
asses. I wonder if such a practice is legitimate?
In Ephesians 4:11-13 (NASB) we see several basic
Diritual Gifts noted:

"And He gave some as apostles, and some
as prophets, and some as evangelists, and
some as pastors and teachers, for the equip-
ping of the saints for the work of service,
1 to the building up of the body of Christ;
until we all attain to the unity of the faith,
and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a
mature man, to the measure of the stature
which belongs to the fulness of Christ."

U (not just evangelism) are for the equipping of God's
pople to build up the body of Christ. We are not all
'ike. We have some similarities but we are different,
ach has a contribution to make through the exercise
his gift — in and for the Body.

All this to say that as we prepare ourselves for the
impaign ahead, we must take care that the whole Body

ready for action. Our concept of the church — its pur-
ees and each individual's role in it — must be reviewed
id clarified and, if necessary revised as the Spirit
lads.

Whatever else can be said about the church and its
itreach efforts, we know that success is possible to the
ctenit that: (1) our efforts are grounded securely in
blical teaching and (2) all members of the Body
riously undertake the task of discovering and exercis-
g their gifts as described in Ephesians 4.

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Genuine Christian education is vital to the church
that would grow and reach out. Christian nurture must
enable believers to see and hear God at work in the
midst of the Body as together they mature toward the
fulness of Christ and venture out as emissaries of His
Gospel. Christian education does not exist as a mechan-
ism to get people under the church's roof in the hope
that they will remain a second hour and hear the pas-
tor's sermon. Vast "bussing ministries" have been built
upon this erroneous concept, using incentives ranging
from hamburgers and french fries for kids who ride
the bus to an electric golf cart for the "bus captain"
whose route yields the largest increase in attendance.
We question such practices.

In our view, Christian educations' purpose is to in-
struct the "core of believers" in the Word and Biblical
(not necessarily traditional) practice of the faith. When
the core is energized, there is a basis for outreach and
effective witness/evangelism. When the core sits idly in
the pew, the Body begins to die.

We urge each congregation to stir up its gifts of
teaching, admonition, and proclamation. We must be
satisfied with no less than a dynamic nurture which both
motivates Christians for outreach and cultivates a warm
community of faith into which people may be drawn.

We have received the gift of faith. As we approach
the Christmas season we are reminded that God gave
the supreme gift — His Son. Our gifts are but a remem-
brance of the birthday of the King whose Great Com-
mission urged his followers to go, and as they were
going to be teaching and discipling. We urge you to
help share the gift by supporting the December White
Gift Offering for the Board of Christian Education
whose ministry is dedicated to improving the instruc-
tional and outreach ministries of the Brethren Church.
Let us move forward together "Calling our Continent
to Christ!"

1 Ray Stedman, Body Life, p. 19.

CALLING

OUR

CONTINENT

CHRIST

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PREPARATION FOR OUTREACH...

. . . is Biblical.
Timothy :

Paul wrote these word! j

''You heard my teaching in the preset f
of many witnesses; put that teaching ii
the charge of men. you can trust, such n
as will be competent to teach others."

II Timothy 2:2 NEE;

Recognizing the importance of sound trainin'fc
leaders, the Board of Christian Education's T|ii
ing Commission expects to release a new Tea<bi
Leader Training Program early in 1973. Elenjtu
cf this program include teacher participate! i
Leadership Training Classes, class evalujjoi
Reading projects, Observation of other cklie
and attendance at a yearly conference or Cji
tian Education workshop or Convention. Desijie
with great flexibility, the program permit; 1
teacher/leader to select those options which 1
be most assistance to him in his church re«
sibility. Details and instructions will be f-jj
in the near future.

coming

;

. . . includes the Word of God is always the
point of Christian Education in the Bret
Church. The church whose members are su
ently grounded in God's Word is a vibrant fe
ship which evidences the fruit of the Spirit. \
out a growing depth in understanding and a
cation the congregation is powerless to read
... it has no valid base from which to wor
these days of renewed interest in the Bible
the need of people for a community of faith, 1
is increasing opportunity for the Brethren Ch
and her evangelical sister churches. Incre
emphasis must be placed on EFFEC7
CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATION! This req
improved materials and proper use of teac
time. Persons of all ages have needs which
be met by a knowledge of Biblical truth v
is applied in Christian community. The Boa)
Christian Education endorses the Gospel I
Church School curriculum (k-12) and the Su
With Youth material for BYC groups bee
they are Biblically sound, educationally exce
and appropriate for contemporary study.

wember 18, 1972

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REACHOUT THROUGH SPECIAL MINISTRIES . . .

because they meet special needs for Chris-

and provide important opportunities for

gelism. Perhaps no special ministry of the

ch possesses more latent potential than camp-

The Camp Commission is engaged in the

sss of rethinking our camp philosophy and

ested program. A special pilot-program using

pier Crusaders will be initiated in the Ohio

ict in 1973 in the hope that some innovations

be introduced and evaluated. Worthwhile

and findings will be made available to all

ict Camp committies and boards.

also include the Vacation Bible Schools. In
I cases more concentraled Bible study is
jjble in VBS than anywhere else in the
ffih's program. The opportunities for out-
| in the community are limited only by the
alnation of the local church. Each year Sum-
i Crusaders have worked with VBS programs
31973 will be no exception. We are planning
srve in several mission churches in an attempt

rengthen these important outreach minis-
1 A special summer-long educational/youth
t|ach is being planned for Fort Wayne,
ilna as a unique part of our summer work
3J,am.

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GET IT ALTOGETHER IN 1973!

The Board of Christian Education is your servant. As such, we
stand ready to do all in our power to assist you in "getting it all to-
gether" educationally in your church.

Your faithful support of the WHITE GIFT OFFERING makes the
continuation of this work possible and it is greatly appreciated!

:>vember 18, 1972

Page Nineteen

A TRIBUTE TO DR. ALBERT T. RONK

Our loss is great. God has taken to rest a valiant
Idier of the cross. A giant has fallen in the land. He
s laid down his sword to receive his heavenly reward.
3 words of tribute can express my personal feelings
r Dr. Ronk. He was unique in his spirituality, his
ble-teaching and preaching, his labors, and his leader-
ip. I learned to love him for his marvelous ( keen
tellect, his great heart of love and compassion for all
en, and for his burning desire for the salvation of
eir souls. His chair in the Seminary is empty. A va-
ncy has taken place across the land throughout the
ethren Denomination. The young ministers of the
(■nomination, as well as myself, lost a friend and a
ther in the ministry. Dr. Ronk was chosen of God
r a great work, and God signally equipped him for
is monumental task.

jGod gave him rare executive and administrative
lility; gave him great gifts of writing, so that one
uld hardly finish one paragraph, in anticipation of
hat the next would reveal; gave him great gifts as
I expositor and preacher; gave him great reserves of
nth and strength to withstand the Satan inspired
Itacks that were levelled at him through the early
[ars of the church; gave him great powers of discern-
bnt in the study of the Scriptures, enabling him to

answer multitudes of those seeking light; gave him a
phenomenal memory; a quick mind; ability to reach
immediate decision with exceptional inerrancy; and so
I could go on and on before reaching the bottom of the
well of God's reserves.

He was a veritable Martin Luther, John Calvin, John
Knox all rolled into one. He wielded a facile and power-
ful pen and said again and again the things that needed
to be said. He has left behind him a record of service
unparalleled in the ministry of the Brethren Church.

It is impossible to tell how many tears he has wiped
away; how many burdens he has lifted, or how many
souls he has been instrumental in saving because of
his life and ministry in the Brethren Church. His in-
fluence for Christ will never cease.

Dr. Ronk's workmanship may not be as visible as it
would be if he had labored on bronze or marble, but it
is more enduring. He has impressed his ideals and faith
in Jesus Christ on young lives and through these he has
helped to mold institutions. A large company of men
and women in various walks of life can look today in
his direction with tender affection and sacred memories.

Dr. Albert Ronk was truly one of God's Saints!

—Dr. J. D. Hamel
Sarasota, Florida

"I WANT TO HEAR OF YOUR JESUS'*

by Helen Barnhart

"From me?" I said.

"O Jesus, my Savior I must be led."

This man has come to only me

To tell him how to follow Thee.

"Use me then, God.

As Thou think best.

To pass this test.

I'll tell him of Your virgin birth

And how God put You here on earth.

Your few short years some souls to win.

Your death upon the cross for sin.

How You arose —

Once more to be

Alive again —

Some day to see.

That to believe is all You ask,

That You have planned his every task.

And when You take him by the hand,

You take him to a better land.

Walk after the Spirit more each day.

And morn and night you'll hear him pray.

If you have sinned you must confess,

Your Lord forgives and gives you rest.

That's all, my friend,

My story ends,

For you —

A new life just begins.

II Corinthians 5:17 — "Therefore if any man be in Christ,
he is a new creature: old things are passed away."

From collection "Thou
Art My God"
Copyright @ 1972

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THE CHURCH'S MISSING LINK

by Dr. Roy B. Zuck

Devotional Address given at Devotional Day,
Scripture Press Publications, September 8, 1972

Dr. Roy B. Zuck earned his B.A. degree from
Biola Bible College in 1953; Master of Theology
from Dallas Theological Seminary, 1957; Doctor
of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary,
1961.

He held the office of Editor of Youth Programs
from 1959-1965 at Scripture Press Publications,
Inc. and presently is serving as Executive Vice-
President of Scripture Press Ministries, a posi-
tion he has held since 1965.

He is the author of "Scriptural Power In Your
Teaching," the co-author of "How To Be A Youth
Sponsor," "Christian Youth: An In-Depth Study,"
co-editor of "Youth and the Church," "Adult
Education in the Church." He is also the author
of numerous articles in Christian magazines and
theological journals, and several Sunday School
lessons for Scripture Press.

He is a member' of TEAM (The Evangelical
Alliance Mission) Board of Directors, a member
of the Evangelical Theological Society and the
National Sunday School Association, Phi Alpha
Chi, a theological honor society.

He was ordained to the ministry in 1956 and has
traveled in approximately 30 countries in the
interest of Christian Education in missions.

WHAT is lacking among Christians today? If you
were asked to write an answer to that question,
what would you include?

I suppose many people would suggest that dedication
to the Lord is a definite lack. Others would say more
interest in spiritual things is needed. Still others would
suggest the need for a deeper prayer life, or for a great-
er knowledge of the Bible, or for more power in
witnessing.

No doubt all of us would agree that every one of
these items is a definite need among many evangelicals.
But there is one thing I've seldom seen on such a list.
I'm referring to an element among Christians that is
deeply lacking. It is a factor whose absence is very
conspicuous. A lack that has a more profound effect
on our lives than we realize. I am referring to the lack
of a lofty concept of God!

J. B. Phillips captured this concern in the title of his
book Your God Is Too Small. I believe that one of the
greatest needs among Christians today is for a new
appreciation and awareness and acknowledgement of
the greatness and majesty of God.

A. W. Tozer, in his excellent book The Knowledge!'
the Holy, says that a "low view of God is (held) almj:
universally among Christians." He also writes, "w'i
our loss of the sense of majesty has come the . . . 1< ;
of religious awe and consciousness of the divi!
Presence. We have lost our spirit of worship and a
ability to withdraw inwardly to meet God in adori';
silence." He adds, "If we would bring back spirit!
power to our lives, we must begin to think of God m<f
nearly as He is."

The importance of how we think about God is unch-
scored by Tozer in these words: "What comes into c'
mind when we think about God is the most import;!;
thing about us." And in this sentence: "Without dou'
the mightiest thought the mind can entertain is u
thought of God."

In Job 22:21, Eliphaz, one of Job's unfriendly frien
suggested to Job, "Acquaint now thyself with (God), a
be at peace." Daniel 11:32 reads, "The people that
know their God shall be strong and do exploits." I ;
convinced that one of the reasons we are anemic spij
ually and are not doing exploits for God is that we
not know Him. We do not comprehend His characti
we fail to contemplate His attributes; we overlook ci
sidering His majesty; and we do not adore Him as
Person.

People have such inadequate concepts of God. Soi
think of Him as an austere policeman driving behi
them to detect every false move. Others consider Hirr
harsh judge ready to clobber them with fines. Soi
have sacrilegiously and blasphemously referred to G
as "the Man upstairs" or as "a living Doll." Some thi
of God as their buddy, a nice guy to know. Still oth<
look on Him as a sentimental grandfather in the s
who is ready to dole out gifts at the slightest reques

Because of this low view of God, there is anotl'
tremendous lack in our churches — the lack of worsh

It is through the Word of God that we understai
what God is like. And then by understanding what |
is like, we can respond to Him in worship. In otr
words, the revelation of God leads to response to G<]
Therefore the reason we fail to worship is that we af
not in the Book to see what He is like.

These two things — awareness of what God is like a
the call to worship Him — are both given in Psalms I
This is a psalm of worship. Verse 9 states, "Oh, worslj
the Lord in the beauty of holiness." But how ma}
Christians are really doing this?

Arthur Pink wrote, "One of the most flagrant si-
of our age is irreverence, failure to ascribe the glcj
which is due the august majesty of God."

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We have a lot of churchgoers, but few worshippers.
hey are attending but not necessarily worshipping,
key are getting high religiously but may not be low
liritually before a high and holy God. In many church-
worship is missing from the worship services.
'Attending church becomes, for many people, per-
nctory. It is a duty, not a delight. It is a weekly
udgery; something to put up with, rather than some-
ing to look forward to. It becomes a matter of habit
[t of the heart. Many people are no different when they
I out of a church service than they were when they
;?nt in.

Someone has suggested that "Some come to church to
e the clothes, but others come to close the eyes." Many
iristians attend church not to worship a Person but to
tness a program. They are therefore like spectators
tending a play. So they go home criticizing the per-
rmers. Today we need Christians who are worshiping
e Potentate, rather than watching performers.
But what is worship anyway? This is the first of three
ings about worship discussed in Psalms 96. First, we
3 what worship is. Second, we see Whom we are to
>rs-hip. And third, we see what is involved in worship,
other words, Psalms 96 suggests a definition of wor-
ip, the object of worship, and some elements of wor-
ip.

What is worship?

When the psalmist tells us in verse 9 to worship the

, rd in the beauty of holiness, what is he telling us to

? What is worship? A highway sign near Beaumont,

xas, had the words, "Go to worship God in the church

your choice." A boy, reading the sign, said to his dad,

/hat is worship?" His dad, a non-Christian, replied, "It

5ians to go to church and listen to the preacher preach."

Is that worship? Is worship merely listening? Is it

nply going into a nice building dressed in your best

[)thes? It is nothing more than following a ritual of

;(iging and listening to others sing and listening to

iiers pray and preach? Is worship being quiet? Is it

Ip feeling you get when you are surrounded with

iliined-glass windows?

|[ would like to suggest this definition: Worship is
•[knowledging the greatness of God; or to say it another
'iiy, it is adoring the character of God.
Singing, listening, praying, giving, are acts of wor-
ip. They can be actions by which we are saying to
(jid, "Lord, You are great!"

We are to be God-centered, not man-centered. How-
car, we are frequently more concerned about what we
St out of worship services than what God gets out of
tan. We pray for a blessing for ourselves. And yet the
[ alms frequently command us to bless God.
Bo often our thoughts are inward, not upward. They
cp on ourselves, not our Sovereign. A pastor once sug-
SJsted to his congregation in the morning worship ser-
le that they have a few minutes of silent prayer. This
vis the first time this had been done in the church for
iiny years. After a minute or two, a little girl asked
jp mother, in a loud whisper 'which others around
t|ard, "Mother, is this doing anybody any good?" That's
rw many people feel about worship services today,
cd yet it is high time we ask ourselves, "Is this doing
<>d any good?"

In the Hebrew, the word for worship means to bow
cwn. This word is used of persons bowing down before
cmitaries. In the King James we read that Joseph's

brothers "worshipped" Joseph in Egypt, Saul "wor-
shipped" Samuel, David "worshipped" Saul, and Ruth
"worshipped" Boaz. That is, they bowed down before
them. God is not saying to us that in order to worship
we have to bow down on our knees. But He is suggest-
ing that worship includes the prostration of the soul
before the Sovereign.

In the Greek, one of the most frequently used words
for worship means to kiss the hand toward. In other
words, it means respect or honor. If you bow down be-
fore someone or kiss the hand of someone, you are
showing that he is superior to you. Therefore worship is
an act of submission. It is acknowledging God's great-
ness. It is giving expression to the fact that He is above
us, that He is our Sovereign, and that therefore He is
to be honored.

Abraham, in Genesis 22:5, explained to his servants
that he and Isaac would go up on Mount Moriah and
worship there. In other words, Abraham's act of ebedi-
ence was an act of worshipful submission. The same is
true of Job. After losing all his possessions including
his seven sons and three daughters, he bowed before
God and worshipped Him. He was submitting to God's
sovereignty and recognizing His greatness (Job 1:20).
The English word "worship" comes from the Anglo-
Saxon word "worth." "Worship" is a shortened form
of "worthship." So, someone you worship is someone
who you think is worthy of your honor and respect,
someone who has supreme worth and to whom you
submit.

II. Whom should we worship?

Who is this whom we are to honor and submit to and
acknowledge as our Sovereign? This is the second ques-
tion answered by the psalmist: "Whom do we worship?"

Note the characteristics of our Lord suggested in sev-
eral verses in Psalms 96: His salvation and His grace
in verse 2; His power (wonders) in verse 3; His sov-
ereignty in verses 4b and 5a ; His omnipotence in 5b ; His
majesty and beauty in verse 6; His righteousness and
truth in verse 13.

Other Scriptures speak of additional attributes of
God: His omniscience, His omnipresence, eternity, self-
existence, immutability, faithfulness, goodness, mercy,
love, holiness. Because of all these attributes, He ob-
viously is the One of most supreme worth.

In the first part of verse 5 we read that man has
made idols. The Hebrew word for idols literally means
"nothings." This is an interesting Hebrew pun, sug-
gesting that even though man has made idols they are
actually nothing. And yet the verse indicates that in
contrast to what man has made, God has made the
heavens. This psalm, like the first commandments, re-
moves all competition. "Thou shalt have no other gods
before Me." God actually has a monopoly on our wor-
ship. He alone is to receive praise, because He alone is
the only Creator. No wonder, then, that the psalmist
states what he does in verses 4 and 10. He is sovereign.

A sovereign is a person who rules with authority,
freedom, and glory. God is the Sovereign of all sov-
ereigns, the King of all kings, the Lord of all lords. He
is the One who rules the universe with august author-
ity, absolute freedom, and amazing glory. Let's think
of each of these three.

A. First, consider God's authority. Can you imagine
God having to get permission from anyone? Can you

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think of God having to consult anyone about anything?
As Isaiah rhetorically asked, "Who has been His coun-
selor?" A. W. Tozer put it this way: "Who is higher
than the Highest? Who is mightier than the Almighty?
Whose position antedates that of the Eternal? At whose
throne must God kneel?" Jesus stated in Matthew 28
that "all authority (not power) is given unto Me."

B. Second, consider God's absolute freedom. Psalms
115:3 tells us, "He has done whatsoever He hath
pleased."

God can do whatever He wants to do, anytime, and
in any way. No one can hinder Him or stop Him or
force Him or compel Him. He has full, complete free-
dom. Therefore He deserves our full worship.

C. Third, consider His glory. We frequently use the
word glory but are we aware of what it means? In the
Hebrew the word for glory comes from a word that
means weight. Therefore one who has glory is one who
is weighty. This suggests that glory is something that
gives someone importance or that points to his im-
pressive qualities. For example, Abraham's glory was
his cattle, silver, and gold. That is, he was weighty in
wealth and therefore had importance and was impres-
sive. Joseph's brothers told their father about Joseph's
glory in Egypt. That is, they spoke of his importance
and his impressive reputation. Isaiah spoke of the glory
of Moab, meaning that Moab made an impression on
other nations.

When the word glory is used of God, it means that
which makes Him impressive, that which gives Him
His honorable reputation. "We beheld His glory" (John
1:14) ; that is, we saw Christ who revealed God's im-
pressive qualities.

When Paul states in I Corinthians 10:31 that we are
to do all to the glory of God, he is indicating that we
are to live to manifest His impressive qualities.

The word glory is sometimes used as a synonym lor
heaven. For example, Christ was received up into glory
(I Tim. 3:16), and Christ is our hope of glory (Col. 1:
27). The reason for this is that heaven is the place where
all His splendor and impressive qualities are evident.

This is the God whom we are to worship The sov-
ereign Ruler, who possesses august authority, absolute
freedom, and amazing glory.

III. How are we to worsliip?

What are some elements included in worship? Several
are suggested in Psalms 96.

A. Sing. Three times in the first two verses the com-

mand is given to sing to the Lord. And then in vei
11-13 the words rejoice, be glad, and be joyful oc
several times.

B. Declare. The last part of verse 2 and all of vt
3 state that we are to declare certain attributes of
Lord. That is, we are to talk about Him, Preaching
testimonies are a form of worship. They are a waj
telling how great God is.

C. Praise. This is suggested in verse 4. Prais*
telling God in prayer how great He is.

D. Give. This word is used three times in verses 7
8, and then we are commanded in verse 8 to bring
offering to the Lord. Earthly subjects in biblical til
took gifts to a sovereign to show their allegiance
submission and respect to him.

You will notice that the Bible does not simply saj
sing, to declare, to praise, and to give. But instead e
of these four acts is related to the character of God.
are to sing because of His great salvation. We are
praise Him because of His greatness. We are to dec]
Him because of His amazing acts. We are to give
Him because of His glory and strength. In other wo:
these acts of worship stem from our awareness of \
God is!

How long has it been since you have really v
shipped? May I suggest that as you read the Bible, j
notice who God is, how He is described, and then t
you respond in worship to Him.

It is easy, however, for us to pervert our priorit
It is easier for us to plan programs than to take t;
to worship. It is more sensational to stress, say, vis
tion than it is to emphasize adoration. It is more s]
tacular to discuss outreach than it is to encourage
reach. And yet we must not neglect either.

I believe that increased interest in visitation, outreE
and service on the part of evangelicals in our churc
will come to the extent that they fall in love with
Saviour and come to worship Him. God wants us to
worshippers of Him before we seek to be workers
Him.

The higher your concept of God, the deeper will
your worship of God. Napoleon once stated, "If i
rates came into the room, we would rise and do 1
honor. If Jesus Christ came into the room, we wo
fall down on our knees and worship Him."

Oh, worship the Lord in beauty of holiness. Wl
Because the Lord is great and greatly to be praised!

Used by permission of the author

NO DISHWASHER'S LAMENT

Thank God for dirty dishes,

They have a tale to tell:
While others may go hungry,

We still are eating well;
With home and health and happiness

We have no right to fuss;
The stack is ample evidence

That God's been good to us.

From the Derby Mirror

>vember 18, 1972

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ETHEL WATERS HONORED

LOS ANGELES — How does one of the world's great
igers respond when some 1,000 fellow entertainers
d other friends give her a dinner commemorating her
h year in show business?

'She sings, of course, But Ethel Waters also mixes in
little preaching between songs.

'You don't go to heaven in groups," she declared to
? celebrants at the gala party in the Century Plaza
pfel here. "You've got to go through that straight and
rrow gate."

rhe aging actress and singer made this direct plea
the roomful of personalities from radio, television,
ge and screen on the eve of her 76th birthday: "Put
ur entire trust in my blessed Lord forever."
M her request, members of the band who played
'oughout the four-hour program put away their
itruments during the last song. She asked the
isicians just to hum along as the audience joined her
singing "His Eye Is On The Sparrow." Accompanied
[y by pianist Tedd Smith of the Billy Graham Team,
? sang the verses, again demonstrating the wide range
;■ which she has become famous.
[There were few dry eyes in the big room.
Earlier in the program there were many laughs.
'. median Bob Hope came on with a rapid-fire delivery
: one-liners. He was applauded when he suggested
it Ethel Waters "should be designated a national
: asure."

~.n a brown evening gown at the black tie event, Miss

titers drew laughs when she admitted that she did not

e "to be all gussied up" at her age and size.

faster of ceremonies Hugh Downs said, "I don't

:nk I've seen such a gathering of top names in a long

le." Those who came to pay tribute to the noted singer

Presented a wide spectrum of the entertainment and

'igious fields. Hosts were Evangelist Billy Graham

d his wife and the Graham film organization, World

de Pictures of Burbank.

[Yicia Nixon Cox was there to represent her family,
e President's blonde daughter recalled that three gen-
Htions of the Nixon family had known the honoree.
here's no generation gap in sight," Mrs. Cox said,
3jiing that Miss Waters had "kept your eye on Him."
vlrs. Cox's father had recorded a message of appre-

ciation which was played for the audience. He called
Miss Waters "practically a member of our family."

Ralph Carmichael's orchestra played a musical
tribute, featuring tunes with which the public has
identified Miss Waters over sixty years. World Wide
Pictures showed a film featuring high points of her
life.

Cliff Barrows, song leader for the Graham Crusades,
recalled her singing in the choir for 99 nights at the
1957 New York Crusade and presented her with a silver
tray expressing the Team's appreciation for the 15
years of service with them.

Singer Billy Daniels, who said Miss Waters gave him
advice that helped him become a success, spoke and
sang.

Actress Julie Harris recalled that it was Ethel Waters
who assured the cast of Broadway's long-running play,
"Member of the Wedding," that it would work out all
right despite many difficulties. After that, said Miss
Harris, she got to sit on Miss Water's lap every night
for over a year while "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" was
being sung. She added, "She is my son's godmother and
my second mother."

Peter Lind Hayes, who had been on many showbills
with Miss Waters, paid his tribute and mimed one of
her songs.

Billy Graham spoke of her humility, determination
and compassion. He recalled that he was encouraged
when he heard her tell a 1957 television interviewer
asking about the possible failure of the Madison Square
Garden Crusade that "God don't sponsor no flops."

The evangelist said "some of the greatest theology
and philosophy I've ever heard came from the lips of
Ethel Waters." She responded that she had recognized
some of her thoughts in his sermons but appreciated
the fact that "he says it much more beautifully."

He gave her books of tributes from friends through-
out the country and told her he looked forward to fel-
lowship many more years here on earth and "eternity
with you in heaven."

The top official of Los Angeles County, Supervisor
Kenneth Hahn, presented a proclamation declaring
October 31 (her birthday) "Ethel Waters Day" in the
sprawling metropolis "for she is the Spirit of 76 on her
76th birthday."

PRAYER

Lord, might I be but as a saw,
A plane, a chisel in thy hand.
No, Lord, I take it back in awe;
Such prayer for me is far too grand.
I pray thee, rather let me lie
As on thy bench the favored wood;
Thy saw, thy plane, thy chisel ply
And work me into something good.

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DEVOTIONAL PROGRAM FOR DECEMBl

Senior: OUR SISTERHOOD

-Junior: REACHING OUT INTO OUR CHURCH

OUR SISTERHOOD

The Sisterhood of Mary and Martha is an organization
that was begun before any of us can remember. It was
made for us, the girls of the Brethren Church. But can
any of us, no matter how long we have been members
of S.M.M., tell what the purpose of the organization is?
Perhaps in the discussion of the background of S.M.M.
we will discover what the purpose of the society should
be.

The Basis of Sisterhood . . .

Sisterhood was named after Mary and Martha, two
sisters who lived in Bethany. The most well-known
passage of scripture about them is found in Luke 10:38-
42. Read this passage, as well as John 11:1-7, 19-32, and
12:1-3. What qualities are revealed in these two women?
Which qualities are especially applicable to members of
Sisterhood? Do you think that your society still holds
the values of Mary and Martha?

The Sisterhood In The Church . . .

The goal of Christ's church is partly fellowship for
its members and partly evangelism. Reaching the lost
is of utmost importance. However, some of our churches
and their organizations have lost sight of this part of
the church's work and are stressing more fellowship
than anything else. Does this sound like some of our
Sisterhood societies, too? Shouldn't the mission of
S.M.M. be the same ai that of the church, namely evan-
gelism? How could Sisterhood be an effective instru-
ment in your church for reaching the outside world?

Your Sisterhood Society . . .

Spend five or ten minutes remembering the general
format of your monthly meetings and all your special
meetings of the past twelve months. Try to analyze each
meeting and determine what its function was. Do you
see a trend? Were most of your meetings social or
recreational in purpose? Were all of your activities for
making money? If your society had an even balance
of fun, service to others and evangelism, then you are
certainly to be congratulated. Keep up the good work.

Norma Grumbling

No?'ma is a senior this year at Ashland Colle\
Her home is in Johnstown, Pa., ivhere she it
member of the Third Brethren Church. She is>
active member of National B.Y.C., served a&
1972 Summer Crusader, and has served
National Sisterhood Treasurer for three years

Meanwhile, the rest of us may have some work to
If one aspect of your function outweighs all the otlw
then that aspect could be the most important thing
your Sisterhood group. Is it what it should be? Is y<
local society centered on the most important purposi
In a troubling and demanding world, your S.M
could be doing something really worthwhile. Is it? I
cuss a possible change in emphasis, if your answer \
"no." How could your monthly meetings be made m
purposeful and relevant ? Remember, you are the seni
of S.M.M. No one but you can make the changes t
may need to be made in your Sisterhood group. 1
values of Mary and Martha can still be the pattern
Christian girls of today. And remember our purpose
Christ's redeemed, to evangelize our community i
world. After sharing your ideas, pray to God for gi
ance in the coming months, for He is the only one t
can keep you on the right track.

Member 18, 1972

REACHING OUT INTO OUR CHURCH

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ast month our study was about being a Christian

jness in our own homes. One of the closest "mission

ds" next to home is our church. I hope that your

trch has people coming to it that are not yet Chris-

ts. Here is your "ready made" mission. Show these

i pie, and especially girls that are your age, that you

i, happy they are there. Be friendly and kind to them

t as Jesus would be if He were there in person.

Member always that He is there as He lives within

(. by His Spirit.

[ave you ever gone someplace where you didn't know

one else who was there? It's kind of a scary feeling

t it? So you know how it feels to the girl who is new

your Sunday School class or in Sisterhood. Go out

Jyour way to make her feel welcome. Girls have a

it of getting into their own little groups and shutting

others who also need friends. Jesus never shut any-

out and He doesn't want you to either. You can

w Christ's love for others by the way you welcome

tpi and make them a part of your group

here is a second way we can serve Jesus in our own

rches. Let's read about it in Romans 15:1-7 (read

n Good News for Modern Man if possible). Here

il writes that we should help one another in the

Irch. If someone doesn't know or understand some-

hg we should not make fun of them but instead help

hii if we can. We should have patience with one

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another. We should ask God to help us get along with
each other so we can learn more about Him and serve
Him better.

Look at verse 7 again. It says, "Accept one another,
for the glory of God, as Christ has accepted you." Christ
loves and accepts you just as you are and you aren't al-
ways good, are you ? So let's accept and love one another.
This brings glory to God.

Finally, we can reach out in our own church by doing
things to help our pastor, our teachers, and even our
janitor. Ask them how you can help make your church
a better one. Perhaps you could take part in a service
by singing, playing a musical instrument or reading
Scripture. You might help your teacher by telephoning
classmates who were absent a:id letting them know
you missed them. Ask these people how you can help
them. Of course it will always be a help to the janitor
if you keep things neat and not leave a mess for him or
someone else to clean up. When you use Church or
Sunday School materials put them away when you're
finished.

Remember this — we are talking about reaching others
for Christ in your church. The church is made up of
people. You are one of those people. Be helpful, be lov-
ing and patient, and let others see that Jesus really lives
in you.

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World Religious News

eview

END OF WAR NEAR-
BILLY GRAHAM

Oklahoma City (EP)— The war in
Vietnam will be ended soon, regard-
less of who is elected president,
Evangelist Billy Graham said here
at a news conference.

"I think the president is doing all
he can," the evangelist stated.

Here to address the Oct. 18 anni-
versary celebration marking the 75th
year of the First Baptist Church,
the evangelist continued: "I don't
think Sen. McGovern could do any
more. It's easy to be the challenger.
The President found himself with a
tiger by the tail, and he's having a
hard time getting that tiger to let

gL '

Responding to questions, the
preacher said he regards himself "as
no more a personal friend of Presi-
dent Nixon than Cardinal Cushing
was with President Kennedy."

"My friendship with the President
began with his family back in Cal-
ifornia. I have admired him, and I
still do. As president, he has exceed-
ed my expectations and my expec-
tations were very high to begin
with."

The Vietnam war, he said, "is a
sideshow compared with the Middle
East. The problem there seems in-
soluble, and keeps breaking out
daily. That's where the battle of
Armageddon will be fought, if you
believe the Bible."

36 MILLION ALCOHOLICS

BY 1988 SEEN

Miami Beach (EP) — If the present
rate of consumption of alcoholic
beverages continues, more than
36,000,000 Americans will suffer
from alcoholism and related diseases
by 1988.

Mrs. Herman Stanley, promotion
secretary of the National Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, made
the prediction yesterday at the or-
ganization's 98th annual convention
in the Deauville Hotel here.

The U.S. Treasury Department
says 381,000,000 gallons of liquor
were consumed in 1971, an increase
of 11 million gallons over 1970.

CRIME RATE DECLINES

Washington, D.C. (EP)— The U.S.
crime rate rose only by one per
cent during the first quarter of this
year — the lowest rate in 11 years,
according to Attorney General Rich-
ard Kleindienst.

The crime rate in 1971 rose by six
per cent and in 1970 the gain was
13 per cent. While the national rate
rose, crime in the six cities with
more than a million population de-
creased six per cent from the 1971
rate.

"These statistics are very hearten-
ing to us and should be to all law-
abiding citizens," Kleindienst said.

DRUNKEN DRIVING BY
YOUTHS INCREASED 158%
IN 10 YEARS

Miami Beach (EP) — Arrests of
young people for offenses related
to alcohol and drug use rose at an
"alarming" rate during the 1960's,
an official of the Women's Christian
Temperance Union said here.

Arrests of young people for drunk-
en driving increased 158 per cent,
and for drunkenness 118 per cent,
according to Miss Rosalita Leonard,
general secretary of the WCTU
Youth Temperance Council.

"Most alarming, however, was the
increase in arrests for narcotic drug
violations for under 18-year-olds,
which was 3,197 per cent," she said.

Miss Leonard spoke to the Youth
Temperance Council convention held
here in connection with the annual
convention of the WCTU.

She predicted that greatly in-
creased numbers of young people
would become alcoholics unless they
rejected promotional efforts de-
signed to encourage drinking during
high school and college years.

"Numerous studies of younger
populations, mostly in high school,
reveal that a substantial proportion
of teenagers are drinkers," she said.

She also said studies indicated
that "the need for treatment of
alcohol disorders and acute brain
syndrome as a result of alcoholism
already appears as early at ten years
of age."

SEES BIBLE AS
EMPHASIZING DD7FERENCES

BETWEEN SEXES

San Diego (EP)— The key to 1
current controversy in Christi
circles concerning the length of h
on men is that the New Testamf
simply calls for some distinguishi
characteristics in appearance
tween the sexes.

Peter Steveson, principal of S
Diego Christian High School, claii'
that this means long hair |
females, short hair for males,
can't be reversed," he says, "Becai|
once God established the norm 1
have to assume he wants to keep
that way."

The Rev. David Slamp, A Na
rene pastor in Claremont, Cal
agrees but argues that the mc
important issue is why people we>
their hair long and how others ra>
to it.

"I've seen people kicked out i
other people's homes because th<
hair was too long, which to me
worse and more unchristian th
anybody wearing his hair long," sa
Rev. Slamp.

"On the other hand, if the point
wearing long hair is simply out
rebellion against parents, for t
ample, then it's wrong."

CATHOLIC URGES PRIESTS
TO PREACH THE GOSPEL'

Huntington, Ind. (EP) — "It
practically overwhelming to think
the conversion and renewal th|
would occur if all our (Catholi
priests . . . would commit themselv
unswervingly to preach the Gosf
faithfull," a Catholic editor declar
here.

Calling for a renewal of Gosj
preaching by priests, Father JorcLj
Aumann, O.P., editor of The Prifj
magazine, made his editorial pli
against the background of the fori
coming National Congress of t
Word of God (Sept. 5-7) at t
National Shrine of the Immacuk
Conception, Washington, D.C.

The July-August issue of T
Priest, focuses on the return
"Gospel preaching" in the Catho
Church and includes an invitati
by Cardinal Patrick O'Boyle
Washington to the Word of G
congress.

Umber 18, 1972

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CHEEP ADVICE

my/i

Most people justify the way they live;
that is to say, instead of fitting their lives
to a philosophy, they invent a philosophy
to fit their lives.

The greatest laborsaving device for
some people is tomorrow.

The man who does only what is required
of him is a slave. The moment he does
more he's a free man.

To be trusted is a greater compliment
than to be loved.

A fellow, who called himself an "En-
lightened Atheist" was on a tour of a
Mission Station. After a few moments of
silence he remarked smugly to his mis-
sionary guide. "Just think, now if God
doesn't exist — and I think that's the case
— then you will have wasted your whole
life." The man of God replied, "If I am
wrong — and I know I'm not — I shall have
wasted only 50 or 60 years. But if you
are wrong, you will waste an eternity."

Prayer helps prevent moral hibernation
and spiritual anesthesia.

Close your eyes to the faults of others
and watch the doors of friendship swing
wide.

LAFF-A-LITTLE

The telephone rang in the real-estate
office, and a soft female voice inquired
gently: "Do you sell maternity clothes?"

"No Madam," the salesman replied, "but
could we interest you in a larger house.

The janitor reported 10 minutes late
for work and the manager asked: "What
did they do in the army when you were
10 minutes late in the morning?"

"Every time I came in late," the janitor
said, "They all stood up, saluted, and said,
'Good morning, Colonel!"

A rather oldish caretaker was being
scolded by one of the tenants of the apart-
ment building. An observer watching him
stand there and take this kind of abuse
for about five minutes asked him, "How
have you been able to stand all the guff
you have been taking all these years with-
out yelling back?" "Well," said the old-
timer, "I just put my mind in neutral and
let them push me around."

When asked what his town was noted
for, a native replied, "Why it's the center
of everything. You can start here and go
anywhere in the world."

Did you hear about the fellow who im-
proved on the old electric automobile so
that you could drive almost across the
USA on three dollars worth of power?
The trouble was he did not figure on a
place to store all the electric wire.

A restaurant owner hired a new cook,
but could not let the cook operate without
looking over his shoulder and giving con-
tinual supervision.

Once, after going into great detail on
telling the cook how to prepare a certain
dish, the manager said, "In the time it
takes me to tell you how to do everything,
I could do it myself."

"Yes Sir," the cook replied, "and in all
the time I had to stand and listen, I
could too."

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news

The Brethren Evangel

BRETHREN HEALTH CENTER
IN RAJAHMUNDRY

ON 16th of September, 1972 the Brethren Health
Center was inaugurated at Weaver's Colony in
Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India. The function was
started with prayer song by the boys of the Brethren
Home for Children. Mr. A. Prasada Rao, Pastor of
Palacherla congregation of the Brethren Mission read
the Scripture and Mr. T. Raja Rao, Pastor of the Rajah-
mundry congregation of the Brethren Mission led the
gathering in Prayer.

Reverend K. Prasantha Kumar, the missionary, wel-
comed the guests and explained the aims of the Health
Center. In his speech he informed that the Brethren
Church in the United States is responsible for starting
a free hospital in Rajahmundry. He said Reverend M.
Virgil Ingraham, the General Secretary of the Mission-
ary Board of The Brethren Church visited India in
October, 1971 and found the need for a Christian charity
hospital in Rajahmundry. Rev. Kumar took the liberty
to go ahead with his attempts to do the spade work. The
members of The Brethren Church in the States gave
good encouragement.

Reverend Kumar informed that he contacted many
leading medical practitioners in town to seek their advice
on how he could give the best medical assistance to sick
people. Dr. G. Gopala Krishna, leading physician in

town, rendered his full assistance and accepted to
the Honorary Medical Superintendent. Dr. K. Ra:|i
Krishna accepted to work part time as a paid mediji
officer.

Reverend Kumar said Jesus Christ came into 1
world to save the sinners and to serve humanity.
had compassion for many sick people and healed thjl
sicknesses. To express the love of God the Brethiji
Mission is trying to serve humanity in many differ*!:
ways. As there is a great need for medical assistance;:
Rajahmundry the Brethren Mission has started 1
Health Center to serve the poor and needy people, ir
spective of caste or religion. Jesus Christ died on 1 1
cross for everyone, so are the services of the Brethi
Mission for every one. He said that the mission has sts
ed the Health Center as a part time outpatient clinic
the beginning but it is the hope and prayer of Revere
Kumar that it will soon develop into a full time hospi
to treat inpatients.

Dr. Ch. Devananda Rao, Minister for touris
Government of Andhra Pradesh, participated in 1
inaugural function. He is also a Christian preacher a
the former President of the Indian Christian Cruse
who served many years as a Christian teacher a
preacher. He prayerfully cut the string of flowers a
declared the Health Center open. In his speech he si
that the foreign missionaries have done remarka
work in India. He complimented the Brethren Missi

vember 18, 1972

its sponsors for providing free medical help in
jahmundry. He appealed to the public to recognize

services of Christian missionaries in the field of
loation, medicine and social service.
Ar. L. Lakshman das, Minister for Housing, Govern-
nt of Andhra Pradesh, also participated in the func-
n. He distributed rice and nutritious drink (Horlicks
ties) to the poor, malnutritions children and preg-
nt mothers. He praised the services rendered by the
ristian missions and advised Rev. Kumar to set up
kith centers to give relief to the hill tribes in Srika-
jlam district. He promised to give his full cooperation
;this aspect.

o symbolize the inauguration a treatment of injec-
n was given by the medical officer to a city leader

K. Naganna, Secretary, Town Congress of Raj ah -
mdry.

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Mr. Bathula Mallikarjuna Rao, Member Legislative
Assembly presided over the function. Mr. P. Veerabhadra
Rao, Municipal Chairman (Mayor of the town) said
that he had the honor of presiding at the inauguration
of the Brethren Mission in the year 1970 and was
amazed to see the quick progress the mission has made
in a short span of time. He said "Service to man is
service to God," which Rev. Kumar is truly practicing
in serving his fellow men. Five other elders of the town
spoke and wished great success to the Brethren Health
Center. The meeting came to an end with the closing
prayer of Mr. B. Moses, Pastor of Rajavolu congrega-
tion of the Brethren Mission.

The meeting was well attended by doctors and the
elite of the town both Christian and non-Christian. There
were about five hundred people who attended the in-
auguration of the Brethren Health Center,

A PERSONAL QUESTION

Rev. Kenneth Solomon, experienced missionary
to Argentina, was asked to share some of his
feelings as he had pray erf ally considered the call
which the Missionary Board extended to him to
leave Argentina and become the pioneer Brethren
missionary to Colombia.

The Introduction to Christian Theology class
Eden Bible Institute with Professor Kenneth
lomon.

WHAT does it feel like to unexpectedly receive a
call from God, through the Missionary Board, to
leave a field of service to which one previously felt a
"life-time" call? How does a missionary redact to being
called to begin a new work in a completely "new" and
"unknown" country while loving and being totally in-
volved in a most challenging and needy ministry in the
one in which he has worked for fourteen years? What
are some of the problems he faces and the emotional
struggles he experiences when faced with the need to
pack up and move once again, and to leave behind
another wonderful group of friends, brothers and sis-
ters in the Lord, with whom one has fellowshiped,
labored, suffered, and struggled in the work of the
Lord for the past fourteen years?

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Why, Lord? Why me? Is it possible that I have
flunked out — that I have not passed the test — and so I
am being removed and another is to take my place, live
in my house, work with the people I love and in the
work to which You called me? What's happened Lord?
Did I get too involved in lesser things and thus have not
had time for the better part? Have I been disobedient
to Your orders, failed to live up to Your expectations,
lost my missionary zeal and vision, become "weary in
well doing?" These and others, YES AND MANY
OTHERS, are the tormenting re-actions of one whose
ministry of love is suddenly and unexpectedly inter-
rupted by a call to prepare himself to pack up and
move on.

Then a ray of hope flashes into the mind as a more
positive response — could it possibly be that the Lord is
pleased with my ministry? That this is an indication of
His approval rather than displeasure? And ... if so,
why me? I don't deserve it! There are others who could
do a much better job of beginning a new work for the
Brethren Church in Colombia. Besides, I love my work
here in Argentina — and it's not finished yet . . . there
are so many more pueblos like Soldini and Alvarez that
are as yet without a "witness" to the saving Gospel of
the Lord Jesus. Maybe the new man will not be inter-
ested in working in small towns with their dusty or
muddy streets and country folk . . . Lord, I just don't
understand . . . why me . . . why now?

And, Lord, what about my family? Is it really fair
to ask my wife, not in the best of health, to pack up
AGAIN — to move on to yet another place where she
will know no one and have to make new friends? (For-
give me Lord for being so bold and frank in this matter.)
And also Lord, there is the matter of our four children.
There are no longer just two, as when you first brought
us to this country. They all four have been reared here
and have cultivated some very deep friendships. Do I
have the right to up-root them from this country, and
people they love, to take them to an unknown country,
where they know no one, and to yet another change of
schools?

And Lord, what about the re-action of the Argentine
Brethren? Are they going to understand? Or will it be
a bad testimony on my part to abandon the work at a
time when there is a shortage of workers and so much
to do? Will they become discouraged and think the
Brethren in the United States are no longer interested
in co-operating with them in this work?

And, dear Father in Heaven, I must tell you that not
least of all of my reasons for questioning this call are
the reports we have read and heard from that country
to which You are calling us . . . they are all negative!
It doesn't seem as nice as Argentina, and the people less
friendly to Protestants . . . just recently it came out in
the newspaper that a minister of the Gospel was fatally
shot while preaching in his church. Lord, are You really
serious about wanting US to go THERE?

Lord, please don't get angry and impatient with me
. . . but there is more. You know we have collected so
much "stuff" over the fourteen years that we have been
located in this same country. We thought we would be
here the remainder of our lives so we have collected all
the lovely little "knickknacks" to make our home more
homey and they would get broken in shipping . . . and
what about all of the many volumes of heavy books I

have in my library? It wouldn't be good stewardship
pay the freight back to the United States and then
to Colombia . . . and yet ... to get rid of many
them — the tools of my profession — is a most diffic
decision, but I know I can't take them all. And then
the related problem of getting enough out of the sale
our used things and the car, to replace them in the n|
field of labor. And Lord . . . there are just so rm\i
other reasons why I question this change in our ordc,
and with so little warning and anticipation.

THE ANSWER NEVER CAME— BUT SURREND ji

DID A decision of "yes" or "no" had to be made withi':
knowing WHY. Then it was . . . after the surrender ell
the "Yes Lord, I will go" was voiced, that God spoke!)
me through His word as it is found in John 13:7, "Y(lf
DON'T UNDERSTAND NOW WHY I AM DOING ."!;
SOME DAY YOU WILL." In that moment I was spew-
ing the Word of the Lord to OTHERS in a Commun
service but the Lord spoke to ME. I no longer am sear
ing and insisting upon knowing the why of it all, \
only upon knowing it is HE that is giving the marchi
orders and upon how I can best put them into act
obedience. I am at peace in the assurance that in I
good time and loving wisdom He will reveal to us 1
"whys" and the "wherefores" of His mysterious leadii
Until then I am sincerely satisfied and happy, yes e\
honored, to know that He still has a job for me to
and it really doesn't matter "where," or "under wl
circumstances." WE PRAY FOR COMPLETE FRE
DOM FROM QUESTIONING REBELLION! PRAL
GOD!

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Eden Bible Institute student Jose Rivero <\
Rosario — a deacon in an annex of the Rosar
church and head of the sales department of d
appliance store, Jose studies in the night cours\
of the Bible Institute.

member 18, 1972

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To challenge youth to express in speech and action God's
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To lead youth to read and respond to the Bible in a
personal way and to train them in a serious confronta-
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5. EFFECTIVE PRAYER

To help youth gain skill in prayer and meditation and
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7. CHURCH PARTICIPATION j

To help youth recognize the church as Christ's ben
and nurture identification with it

8. RESPONSIBILITY TO THE WORLD

To confront youth with their responsibility and relati
ship to their community, their country and their wo

9. FAMILY LIFE

To support youth in understanding relationships w
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In This Issue:

3 O Christmas Tree,

How Lovely Are Thy Branches

6 World Relief Report

8 Sisterhood

10 Four Plays That Make a Winner
by Tom Landry, Coach
Dallas Cowboys Football Club

15 Poetry Corner

16 History of The First Brethren Church

Falls City, Nebraska

18 The Spirit of Christmas . . .
by Dr. J. D. Hamel

20 Cheep Advice

21 Missionary News

26 Board of Christian Education

28 World Religious News in Review

30 News from The Brethren

31 Birthday List

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O CHRISTMAS TREE,

his is the time of year when the Christmas
iday is emphasized in so many different ways.

Christian world definitely emphasizes Christ-

1 as the birth of our Saviour and Lord Jesus

list. It was part of God's plan for the world's

lotion and this facet of Christmas should never

ie-em/phasized.

mere have been many customs followed in the
c in connection with the celebration of this
b Holiday and some time ago CHRISTIANITY
[DAY issued a release dealing with the trade-
is and origins of many of the customs of our
I and others. We ivould like to share this in-
fiation with you as our editorial of this
be. (Editor's note)

tjiristmas customs the world over are as varied as
i

( patterns of light that shine from a beautiful
anient. But few legends are as diverse and abundant
pose surrounding the origin of the Christmas tree,
.-(though evergreens, as symbols of survival, have a
I association with Christmas festivities, the first
wated, gift-laden Christmas tree is believed to have
4 used 130 years ago. Prince Albert and Queen
i<pria had one with lights and gifts on it in Windsor
Ule in 1841.

i the early decades of the 19th century, however, no
xul presents were ever placed on the tree's branches;
*j went on a table nearby or underneath. Only the
liing ornaments adorned the tree. In Southern
J>pe, a custom was to place a creche beneath its
|ches.

torn earliest times man is known to have used trees
prship. Ancient legend says that the tree of know-
<fe in the Garden of Eden was an evergreen. It is
ii| that the tree blossomed and bore fruit, but that
soliage shrank to tiny leaves when Eve plucked its

HOW LOVELY ARE THY BRANCHES

On the night Christ was born, it is believed to have
blossomed again; thus the evergreen tree became a
symbol of Christmas.

Aylene E. and Cameron Cooke, in Our Christmas
Symbols, say that Christmas trees were first used in
the medieval German paradise plays, held outdoors and
portraying the creation of man. The tree of life was a
fir, hung with apples. Later other ornaments were
placed on the branches as well.

One early legend about the origin of the Christmas
tree, according to O.A. Battista, a Yardley, Pa., collector
of Christmas legends and traditions, is based on the
three trees said to have been near Christ's manger:
the olive, the date, and the pine tree.

The olive gave its fruit to honor the newborn King,
and the palm gave its dates as an offering. But the pine
had nothing to give. Some stars above, says the legend,
descended gently and rested on its boughs as a gift of
light.

Another legend concerns St. Boniface, who completed
the Christianization of Germany in the 8th century and
dedicated the fir tree to the Christ Child to replace the
sacred oak of Odin.

On Christmas Eve, so the story goes, while the famed
missionary was hewing down the oak that had become
the object of idolatrous worship, a tornado blasted it.
Just behind it stood a young fir tree with a green spire
pointing to the stars.

Boniface turned to the pagans and said: "This little
tree, a young child of the forest, shall be your holy
tree. It is the wood of peace, for your homes are built
of it. It is the sign of an endless life, for its leaves are
always green. Let this be the tree of the Christ Child.
Gather about it, not in the wild woods, but in your own
homes. There it will shelter no deed of blood, but loving
gifts and acts of kindness."

Historians say that St. Boniface first used a star on
top of a Christmas tree, and they trace the origin of
illuminating the tree to Martin Luther, who placed
lighted candles in an evergreen.

The story is that on one Christmas Eve Luther wan-
dered outdoors and became enraptured with the starry
sky. The beauty and brighness caused him to reflect
on the glory of the first Christmas Eve in Bethlehem.

Wishing to share this with his wife and children, he
felled an evergreen, glistening with snow, and took it
home. Then he placed candles on it to represent the
brilliance of the heavens outside.

(continued on next page)

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The Brethren Evang's

The use of a candle-lighted tree spread, first through
Europe, and then to America, where it came to be re-
garded as the fairest ornament of Christmas. Electric
illumination of Christmas trees first began in 1902.

Famous Christmas trees in the United States include
the General Grant Tree in Sequoia National Park, Calif.,
designated in 1926 as America's Christmas Tree; a live
oak of more than 110-foot spread in Wilmington, N.C.,
viewed by thousands of Christmas pilgrims when it is
brightly lighted; and since the time of President John
Adams, the Christmas tree in the White House for the
first family.

The national Christmas tree, brought in each year
from one of the states and stationed on the Ellipse
behind the White House, was first lit by President
Eisenhower in December, 1954, to signal the start of the
Pageant of Peace.

Christmas Customs

December 25th was chosen as the day to celebrate the
birth of Jesus Christ because that date was already a
great holiday for the pagan Romans.

In 274 A.D. the emperor Aurelian chose December
25 as the birthday of the unconquered sun (natalis
soils invicti). At the beginning of the winter solstice
the sun again begins daily to increase its period of light
on the earth.

The title seemed suitable for the birthday of Jesus
Christ, according to Christianity Today magazine,
because he was known as "the sun of righteousness."
At some point before 336 A.D. the church at Rome
established December 25 as the day for commemorating
his birth.

The first Christmas card was probably sent by V\'c
Dobson, one of Queen Victoria's printers, in 1845.3
sent friends lithographed copies of a sketch he |i
made to symbolize the Christmas spirit.

The custom of burning candles in the windov oj
Christmas Eve began in ancient Ireland and was in lid
ed to light the Holy Family on its way. It also M
memorates the burning of candles in the Holy Lan I
the night Jesus was born. Hanukkah, the Jewish I
of Lights, was celebrated at the same time.

fcember 2, 1972

3t. Francis of Assist popularized the tradition of
ristmas caroling. The word carol means to "dance in
iring." The 13th century saint, in order to bring the
ristmas message vividly and directly to his villagers
nany of whom could not read — arranged a manger
>ne with real people and animals. When the villagers
Tie to see it, he led them in joyous "caroling."

tolLL TO

"he v/ord "yule" originated with pagan northern
pies of the ancient past who thought the sun was a
i'eel revolving around the earth. Observing that on a
tain day in midwinter the sun's appearance and dis-
learance marked the shortest day of the year, they
led the cycle the "hweol," a time of celebrating.

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The first Christmas pudding was a concoction of
stewed wheat, milk, raisins, sugar, and spices. Odds and
ends were gradually added until it became "plum
porridge" and later — about the 17th century — coagu-
lated into plum pudding.

Romanians and Germans bake long, thin cakes that
symbolize the Christ Child wrapped in swaddling cloths.
In Sicily, many families decorate Christmas trees with
apples and oranges instead of tinsel.

"he Dutch are believed to have been the first to hang Some historians trace the origin of Christmas gift-
s'ckings on the fireplace mantle in anticipation of St. giving to a similar Roman practice each New Year's
kolas, patron saint of children and the symbol of Day. Christian theologians believe it symbolizes the gifts
t-giving. brought to the infant Jesus by the magi.

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WORLD RELIEF REPORT

by Phil Lersch, Chairman
Brethren World Relief Committee

In April 1972, Pastor Lersch and John, his son, represented the Breth-
ren Church on a three-iveek tour of six countries in Southeast Asia — sj)07i-
sored by the World Relief Commission of the National Association of
Evangelicals. This is the SECOND in a series of reports to the denomina-
tion about the trip. W.R.C. is the evangelical relief agency through which
Brethren World Relief monies are channeled.

Tokyo, Japan (continued)

Not all of the agencies visited or officials interviewed
on this tour were directly related to World Relief
Projects. Dr. Graff am arranged the itinerary so that
we would also have opportunity to make contact with
many different kinds of Christian programs operating
in the Orient. This was particularly true in Japan.

Because of the World Relief Commission's desire to
work through existing organizations and personnel (to
cut down on overhead), Dr. Graff am is personally
acquainted with many mission and educational author-
ities— plus government officials in many countries. Thus,
if an emergency should arise, the groundwork is al-
ready laid for WRC to give immediate aid. Although
our stay was brief at each stop, we gained new apprecia-
tion for the dedicated work being done for Christ in a
variety of ministries.

At the student Christian Center a Japanese
official, via translator, informs WRC tour group
about the New Japanese Bible.

WORD OF LIFE PRESS

Mr. Ken McVety, Director of the Word of Life Press,
led us through the facilities of this 2V2 million dollar
operation. It is the publishing agency for all evangelicals
in Japan, encompassing these 10 different literature
projects" under one organization;
— Every Home Crusade. An attempt to have Chris-
tians visit every home in the country, followed up
with correspondence courses.

— Correspondence Courses. Fifteen thousand are stui-

ing the courses completed at the present time.
— Monthly Magazine. "Gospel for the Millions" vm
72-page monthly, filled with real life stories, it
22,000 printed and sold, it is the largest evangelise
publication in Japan.
— Weekly Newspaper. "The Christian," sometirjs
sold on newsstands, is an attempt to build a brifji
between Christians and non-Christians in Jap..
There are 1500 evangelical churches from 78 i-
nominations there.
—Book Publishing. About 40% of these books a
original Japanese writings; others are translatio1!.
—Another book publishing program (noit sure jf

details).
— Bible Publishing. Officially this division is the Jafji
Bible Publishers, currently producing an origiil
Japanese translation, called the New Japanese Bill
500,000 are in print to date.
— Wholesale Division. Sells all supplies to Evangelil
Book Stores throughout the country, a $620, j)
business per year. |

— Retail Division. The ten stores in this departmit

deal primarily in book promotion and sales.
—Specialities Division. This area includes cards, b

ners, tapes, and other miscellaneous supplies.
Although we didn't have time to visit, we learned t
the office for Billy Graham's "Decision" Magazine v
nearby. 27,000 are printed in Japanese each month.
Mr. McVety commented that the greatest hope
response to the Gospel in Japan lies with the new, you
parents — for they are more open and receptive to n
ideas and thought than most others.

It was extremely interesting to visit the cram]
editorial offices and observe the secretaries and writ
engaged in page-layout with the Japanese charactis
placed carefully.

On every bus ride from place to place, our leads
would continue to supply us with many facts. Of ji
unrelated, but interesting. For example: There is mi|i
more openness between boys and girls in Japan tl
before; holding hands in public wasn't seen much j
a few years ago. . . . The Billy Graham Crusade i
Tokyo drew about 40,000 people. . . . There are P
second-hand book stores in Tokyo. And the bus rumbjl
on. . . .

(Next time — Student Christian Center near the 'f
universities. )

St. Petersburg, Florida

member 2, 1972

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Hi there!

Where is this year going? I have only a couple of
weeks left in my first semester. WOW! Do you know
what that means? That means that I'm steadly
approaching graduation.

Graduation sort of symbolizes the end of something
but also the beginning of something else. It could be a
new beginning, a new life, a new start, or maybe a new
outlook on the old. I guess it's just like the day when
we fully give our life to Christ. We do graduate from
something old to something new. Do I mean, we always
find something new such as a new outlook on life? Yes,
I guess I do. Each of us finds at least something new
and exciting by realizing that we are not living for
ourselves any more and by accepting a wonderful new
friend called Jesus

by Sherry Barnhart

Our lives are always changing. (I'm really glad
cause then it hardly ever bores me.) We chai
physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Si
this new something we find in Christ also changes,
can discover something new about ourselves each d
We can be constantly changing really to a drastic deg
or only a mild degree. It is according to each perse
needs and determination the degree to which he i
change.

Each day of our life in Christ is not going to at
matically be perfect. For we all know that life is
really this way. God has a beautiful plan for each
us but I tend to forget it when life is rough. I lean
a very valuable lesson on this not long ago. We m
begin to praise God for all things. All things me;
that we must thank Him and praise Him for all
bad as well as the good. I should thank Him for t
D in math and then ask Him for the patience and gi
ance to see the purpose for it and to help correct
Remember though, we are of unique value to Him i
He does have a plan — a beautiful, wonderful plan.
Girls,

Do you ever wish for something to do at your m<
ings? Here is a really neat suggestion for someth
that can also be of service to other people. Please r<
this letter and think seriously about Mrs. Dicksc
suggestion.

member 2, 1972

Page Nine

Dear Girls;

Could you spars a few minutes to a past Sisterhood patroness ivho
still feels that our sisterhood girls are pretty special people. I would like
to chat with you about a few things. Things I feel might be of interest to
most of you.

This past year I 'worked in the clothing display room at General Con-
ference. This room is sponsored by the World Relief Commission of which
I am a member. One display ivas of particular interest to me. This display
consisted of two quilt topped lap robes. These robes were made by some
of the young girls (9-15) at Brethren House in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Bonnie Munson has been encouraging her girls to sew to serve others. This
gave me an idea — why not other Sisterhood girls sewing for others?

There are several simple things the younger girls could sew; bibs or
neck aprons for the elderly, bed pan covers for our nursing homes, lap
robes and quilts etc. The older girls are more capable of making little
dresses and layettes etc.

Woidd you girls be willing to spend one or two of your meetings —
Sewing to Serve? I know you are busy with your school and church ac-
tivities. I have learned however, when I really need help I can usually count
on the youth of our churches. Do think about it and pray about it. Then
get your needles and Sew to Serve.

If you would like more information about some of the more simple
projects I will be glad to help in any way I can.

With Christian Love,
Mrs. Duane Dickson
R.R. 8 Box 161
Wabash, Indiana 4-6992

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FOUR PLAYS THAT MAKE A WINNER

Lessons For Life From A World Champion

Success in sports is not accidental. It's the same in
the Christian life. God has set down specific guidelines
for achieving goals. We neglect them at our peril.

What makes a champion? The Dallas Cowboys haven't
always been world champions. We've had some lean
years. But we appreciate our enthusiastic following.
A Sunday school teacher told me she asked her class of
nine-year-old boys who the Philistines were. One little
guy popped up and said, "If they don't play the Cow-
boys, I don't know who they are!"

The principles used to achieve success in sports can
also be applied to the Christian life. That's what the
Apostle Paul taught. He constantly compared his life
with athletics. Since we have a huge crowd of people
watching us from the grandstands, he said, let us strip
off anything that slows us down and holds us back —
especially those sins that wray themselves tightly
around our ankles and trip us up. Let us run with
patience the particular race that God has set before
us.

by Tom Lam

Head Coach of
Dallas Cowboys Football C

I'd like to list four things that I think it takes to 1
champion in the field of sports as well as for Go<
the Christian life.

Faith

The first is faith. The Bible talks about faith whic
defines as a confident assurance that something
want to happen will happen. And that certainly wl
you hope for will be waiting for you even though
can't see it.

In athletics, faith is a state of mind. It's believing
you can win, it's believing that you can do someth
it's believing in your coaches, in your athletes in j
team, that you can be successful.

When we went to New Orleans there was one dist
difference: our team and our players believed in tr>
selves so much they were so sure that they were gijig
to be successful, that it amazed the sports writers. Win
it happened in the game at New Orleans we prove it
because we had faith. We believed in ourselves. I tl
you have to have faith to be a champion for God <
but the object of your faith is different. The Bib]
full of men of faith. Take Noah and the Ark. Ima,
Noah building that Ark when it wasn't even rain)?!
Can you imagine what his neighbors were saying v, sn
they watched him build it? But he believed. He beltt
God and he was safe. He had faith.

Abraham was the same way. Abraham had ev
thing — everything material that you'd want — and<
was sitting in a perfect spot when God told him to
up and move to a new land. He did it. He believed I
This, to me, is faith.

How about Moses? He was a man of faith. How ir
of us would have led those Jews out of Egypt hea'jig

ie
rk

right for that Red Sea with the Egyptians right on 1
heels. God said he was going to part that sea. W

ecember 2, 1972

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ou have believed it? Moses did. And the Jews went
ght through. That's faith, as I see it.
Paul wrote one of my favorite passages, Romans 5:
5. It's pretty much the story of an athlete or Christian
'hen you come right down to it. Let me refresh you.
e says we have been made right in God's sight by
uth in his promises. We can have real peace with Him
^cause our faith has brought us into this place of
ighest privilege where we now stand. We confidently
id joyfully look forward to becoming all that God has
i mind for us to be.

We can rejoice too when we run into problems and
•ials because we know that they are good for us. They
elp us to learn to be patient and patience develops
rength of character and helps us to trust God more
ich time we use it. Finally our hope and faith are
rong and steady. Then when that -happens we are to
)ld our heads high no matter what happens and know
iat all is well for we know how dearly God loves us.
re feel this warm love everywhere within us because
lod has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with
is love. This means a great deal to me.
lYou've heard the old cliche in coaching and athletics
you're building character when you lose. You're build-
g character in the Christian life when you have trials.
> Paul is saying that adversity brings on endurance
id endurance brings on character and character pro-
jices hope — a hope that won't fail you.
JThis is the Christian life, as I see it. God has a plan
r each of U3. But man has a problem and that's sin.
it isn't it wonderful that God didn't leave us there?
lat he sent Jesus down to die on the cross that we
ight have eternal life?

To men, faith is the first step toward happiness. I
illieve to have happiness you've got to have three
Ings: something to hope for, something to do, and
iimeone to love. If you've got those three things then
ju've got a chance at happiness. So in order to be a
(lampion for God or a champion in the world of sports
yu've got to have faith.

jaining

Second, I think you must have training if you're to
\ successful and to be a champion. Believing you can
■not enough alone. You've got to train yourself for the
]9 ahead of you.

j/ince Lombardi was a dear friend of mine. He and
boached together for many years. When Lombardi
vs on top everybody said, "Man, anybody can win
Vth that material." It's amazing how people rationalize
sbess. The thing I've discovered is that the harder
yji work the luckier you get.

^here's a lot of truth in this. We found it in the Cow-
fop. We started a program two years ago — a tremen-
dnsly tough weigh program. It began on April 1—
wire already in it for this year. We work four times a
vfek. We lift millions of tons of iron between April and
Jy to prepare ourselves for the season. We run many
nles to do it. One of our men was asked after the Super
Bjvl this year, "Are the Cowboys going to be back?"
H| quick reply was, "You check those weight sheets
d'j/n in the training room during the months of April,
^y and June. If they're filled up we'll be back."

hat's what training is all about. I think a great ex-

•ajple of training is Walt Davis. You probably haven't

hlrd of Walt Davis. He was a great track man a few

years ago from Texas A & M. A great high jumper—
6'9" in those days, which was pretty high. Everybody
said "That should be very easy because he's so tall."
But the thing they didn't know about Walt Davis was
that when he was a boy he had polio and couldn't move
a muscle in his whole body. He started training these
muscles to move and he finally got to where he could
walk and when he could run and finally where he could
jump — all through guts of training. That's what it's
all about to be a champion in any field that you'd want
to be in because champions train themselves.

The same thing is true to be a champion for God—
you must prepare yourself for the opportunity God gives
you. Remember what Paul said? "Like an athlete I've
punished my body, treating it roughly, training it to do
what it should, not what it wants to. Otherwise I fear
after enlisting others for the race I myself might be
declared unfit in order to stand aside."

Those men in Christian life whom God uses are those
men who are willing to train and study and let the Holy
Spirit of God put everything together for them. So not
only to be a champion do you need faith but you've
got to be well trained.

A Goal

I think the third thing you've got to have is a goal.
It's pretty easy in sports to set a goal. We know what
our goal is in July. We're going to the Super Bowl.
That's what this is all about. But you say, "That's easy.
Why doesn't everybody go in the Super Bowl if they
set a goal?" The reason is that they don't set specific
goals that builds them to the type of team that eventually
becomes the world's champions.

You remember two years ago when we played the St.
Louis Cardinals in Dallas. Five games left, and they
beat us 38-0 that night. Everybody thought the Cowboys
were through. We were two games behind with five
games to go. How did we achieve the Super Bowl that
year? Because we set a goal to be in the playoffs and
we prepared every day so that we wouldn't be denied
on Sunday. We won five games and then we won seven
and were in the Super Bowl against Baltimore. To me
this is what it's all about when you set a goal.

In 1971 the Bears beat us. We were terrible and they
beat us good. Halfway through the season we were
4-3. Washington looked like a cinch. We did the same
thing again. We kept setting a goal every day to be
there. And we went 10 games to the Super Bowl and
never lost a one of them because we had set a goal.

One of the great stories in track took place with a
guy who goes a long way back. Charlie Paddock.
Charlie was a young guy. He wanted to be an Olympic
champ. He went to his coach, "I want to be an Olympic
champ but I don't think I can." The coach gave him the
speech: "Charlie you can do it. You work hard and if
you train hard and if you believe you can do it, you
can do it." Charlies did that. He worked hard, he trained,
he set his goals to be an Olympic champ.

In 1920 he won the Olympic gold medal at the
Olympics. But the story doesn't end here. He came back
and was talking to a group of high school youngsters,
telling them the story. He said, "Maybe one of you
would like to be an Olympic champ." After it was over
a little black boy came up and tapped him on the arm.
"Mr. Paddock, I'd like to be an Olympic champion."
Charlie came back and gave the same pitch that his

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coach had given him. He told him, if you'll work hard
and if you'll set your goals, you can do it. That little
black guy in 1936 won four gold medals in the Olympics.
His name was Jesse Owens.

It seemed the story ought to end there, but it doesn't.
Jesse went back home. He's riding down the street in
Cleveland in a parade. His car stops and a skinny black
guy runs up to the car. He was so skinny they called
him "Bones." He was nine years old. He tapped Mr.
Owens on the arm and said, "Mr. Owens, I'd like to be
an Olympic champion like you." Jesse didn't forget what
Charlie had told him. He related the same thing. That
little nine-year-old was so happy he ran all the way home
and went right through the screen door and grabbed his
grandma around the neck and said, "Grandma, you know
what? I'm going to be an Olympic champion."

He started training and in 1948 when they shot the
gun for the 100-yard dash six of them came down the
runway and the guy out in front was little skinny. His
name was Harrison (Bones) Dillard. He won the 1952
Olympic championship.

To me that's a great story of what it means to set
a goal. I think the same thing is true in the Christian
life. What did Paul say about a goal? In Philippians 3:13
and 14 he said this: "No, dear brother, I'm still not all
I should be but I'm bringing all my energy to bear on
this one thing, forgetting what is past and looking for-
ward to what lies ahead. I strain to reach the end of the
race and receive the prize for which God is calling us
up to heaven because of what Christ Jesus did for us."

The Christian life is eternal life. That's our goal. We
expect to receive the prize for which God is calling us,
because of what Jesus did. If you want to reach this
goal you've got to keep this in mind every day. It's got
to be your goal and you have to keep it in mind if
you're going to achieve it. To be a champion, as a Chris-
tian or as an athlete, you must have a goal,

A Will

Of course, the last requirement is a will. You've got
to have a will. You've got to possess the will to reach
the goal that God has set for us. It's probably the most
important thing of all.

We recently brought our rookies in to look at them.
We get them out there in shorts and run them, time
them, and watch them catch the ball. They look great.
But you know football is not played in shorts. It's played
in pants and pads and until we get them out in Cal-
ifornia this summer and see what kind of will they have
we won't know whether they're going to make it or not.

One of my favorite stories about being a competitor
concerns a little linebacker who came to New York when
I was playing defensive half-back for the New York
Giants. We should have run him off the first day be-
cause he was too small to play football. But we couldn't
get rid of him. He was a great competitor and instead
of running into these big guys head on and getting
bowled over he became a great shoestring tackle. He
hit these big guys right around the top of the shoes and
down they would come.

We were in Cleveland one day in Municipal Stadium.
They had a fullback 6'4", 245 pounds. I was playing
defensive halfback and couldn't even reach around him.
He would just kill us all.

This little guy was having a great day. He'd knock
his feet out from under him every time he'd get the

ball. You could tell the big guy was getting a little ujj;
because the back of his neck was a little bit red ancl<
was kind of talking to himself as he walked baclut
the huddle. He got all he could stand and he looi<
over and said, "You little shrimp. I'm coming right cjs
you next time and if you're still there I'm going to I
your head off."

Well, you can imagine. Our knees were knocking. I
didn't want to upset this guy. But this little guy sjl
"Okay, big shot, come right ahead, but I'll tell you tjs
If you bite my head off you'll have more brains in yjii
stomach than you have in your head." So this is a g:li
story about will and commitment.

Roger Staubach — what did he have? The first J
he started playing professional football he was in
Navy for four years. That guy's got will. You c'j.'
tell our Cowboy's quarterback that he can't put the )J
in the end zone. You're just foolish if you try to tell ft
that. He won't believe you. He believes he can do itl

I think a great example in track competition is ji;
young track boy who is a high jumper. He waste
small they didn't know how he could jump so high.*
couldn't see why that was any problem. They asked \r
one day, "How do you jump so high?" He said, "A\]
do is throw my heart over the bar." That's whajil
means to be a competitor.

Ben Hogan — who can forget Ben Hogan? He vtal
around that car, remember, back in the 1950's — gijig
from one golf tournament to another at night. It jK
foggy ha El Paso and he ran head-on into a Greyhojid
bus. They said he would never swing a golf club agn
A couple of years later ( I can still see him walking d
the 18th fairway) he won the National Open. TI :'s
what I'm talking about. That's what it's all about.

Mildred "Babe" Zaharias was the greatest woi
athlete of all time. The first time she ever picked i
javelin she broke the world's record. She didn't <
know how to throw it! She later became a great go
You remember what happened to Babe. She was sti|.*k
down by cancer. Doctors had her up on the opera ig
table and they said, "She'll never play golf age
Eighteen months later Babe Zaharias captured
world's championship in golf while she was still J'fr
covering from cancer.

To me, this is what it's all about — commitment. In lie
Christian life you have to have a will if you're g" jig
to be successful. People determined to do something br
God have been people who have wanted to do somet! ig
for God. They had the will to do it.

There's a great story on Nehemiah in the Old T<
ment. A guy had the political job of cupbearer for
king. He was a prisoner. God needed His wall buijin
Jerusalem and Nehemiah came to his king and :j.d,
"Let me build it." He was far away from it. The jig
said "Okay." I'm sure he thought he was crazy, jut
Nehemiah picked up a sword in one hand and a tn:el
in the other and he built the wall in Jerusalem. ]jw
did he do it? Why? Because he had a will to do s lie-
thing for God.

The Christian has the perfect advantage in this \&

of will. We can submit our own wills to the will of
and that combination is tough to beat! Let the 1
Spirit work through you. You'll have a hard time 1
ing that. The Apostle Paul was a great example. M
a guy with a thorn in his side. They beat him ; the} I

►eoember 2, 1972

Page Thirteen

verything they could to him but they couldn't discour-
ge him. He was a great competitor.
I remember Peter. His was a great story. Peter was
guy — you remember the story when he was brought
efore the Sanhedrin and they told him to quit speaking
bout Jesus. But Peter said, "Whether it be right to
earken unto thee or under God judge ye? For I can
nly speak and tell what I've seen and heard."
I think between January of 1971 and January of 1972
e Cowboys had the great example of these four basics:
lith, training, goals and will. I think that in 1971 we'd
een denied the championship many times. I'll never
>rget when Baltimore kicked the field goal to beat us
l that last minute, when we saw that helmet going the
>ngth of the Orange Bowl which was lineman Bob
illy's helmet. That was the frustration of the Cowboys
iirough many years. But we didn't lose faith in, cur-
sives. We still believed we could do it. We went right
ack to that same training program that we are on
ght now the next year and worked even harder. We
?t the same goal to become the world's champions and
e had the will to do it. This is an example of what it
kes to be a champion in the world of sports.

The same thing is true with God. To be a champion of
od we must first have faith in Jesus Christ. We must
jjcept Him through faith. Of course, we must train
lirselves to be a member of His forever family. That's
ie only way you can know the Bible and through the
udy of the Bible what it really means to be a member
! His family. Our goal is set in heaven. We've com-
itted our life to Christ but we've got to have a goal to
> something for God here on earth.
You've got to have a commitment. You've got to have
will and commitment. Without them, you'll never make
! That's what Paul was afraid of when he talked about
pishing his body so that they wouldn't set him aside.
a was afraid of that.

My final story concerns Bob Richards. You've seen
m on Wheaties boxes. Bob Richards was a great pole
.ulter, an Olympic champion. He told a story of sacri-
5e one day in Canada to some high school boys. When
was over everybody stood up and applauded. At the
Id he was talking to people up on stage and he felt
jmething on his arm. He looked around and saw a little
jgh school boy looking up at him. The lad said, "Mr.
khards, I know what you mean when you talk about
'jcrifice ." And he walked away.

JBob nodded and turned back, but something made
p. turn and look again at that boy, as he walked away.
<>b noticed he had only one arm in his letter jacket. The
<ber sleeve was turned up underneath. He couldn't
ze his eyes off this youngster. A sports writer saw
land said, "Mr Richards, do you know who that boy

f"
"No, I don't know," Richards admitted.

"Let me tell you a story about that younster. Two
!ars ago he lost his arm in an accident. Earlier this
iek he finished second in a ten-mile swim for the
^jiole Dominion of Canada."

That's what it's all about. He knew what it meant to
sjcrifioe.

][ believe if you're going to be a champion for God or
i| the world of sports you've got to have faith. You've
|at to train. You've got to have a goal. And you've got
vhave a will to make it happen.

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The Brethren Evangel

PEALE, PEDERSON TO RECEIVE
BIBLE COMMITTEE'S 72 AWARDS

NEW YORK, Nov. 9— Dr. Norman Vincent Peale,
minister of historic Marble Collegiate Church, New
York, and Duane Pederson, Jesus People leader of
Hollywood, Calif, are among those receiving 1972 award
citations from the Laymen's National Bible Committee
at a luncheon, Nov. 17 at the Hotel Pierre, New York.

Richard I. Fricke, Chairman, Mutual Life Insurance
Company of New York, is general chairman for the
interfaith event which will inaugurate National Bible
Week, Nov. 19-26.

Other award recipients are Fred R. Esty, Chairman,
U.S. Banknote Corporation:, New York, who has headed
the industry Bible Week campaign, and T. B. Rose, Jr.,
retiring this year as Chairman, Rose's Stores, Inc., Hen-
derson, N.C., who has served as an industry chairman
for variety stores for 26 consecutive years and is
Special Gifts Chairman for Bible Week this year.

Dr. Peale's award is for writing "One Nation Under
God," an introduction to religious currents in America's
history, designed for u:e as non-sectarian resource ma-
terial in public, private and parochial schools.

Duane Pederson heads Jesus People International,
publishers of the Hollywood Free Paper, said to be the
world's largest underground newspaper. He is being

cited for his organization's success in turning yoi
people away from drugs and to the Bible.

Guest of honor for the luncheon will be Dr. Paul
McCracken, noted economic advisor to Presidents v,
is Bible Week National Chairman.

John Gambling, Jr., New York radio personality, v
be master of ceremonies. Archbishop Iakovos of
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese; former astronaut Jan
B. Irwin; Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale; Rev. M. L. V
son, Convent Avenue Baptist Church, Harlem; Can
Arthur Wolfson, Temple Emanu-El, New York e
Myron L. Boardman, Foundation for Christian Livi
Pawling, NY. are among the program participants.

Hon. Theodore R. Kupferman, Justice of the New Yc
State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, is chairrr
of the recognition committee of the Laymen's Natioi
Bible Committee which selected the award recipier
The Committee, a non-sectarian, independent organi
tion of lay people of all faiths, has sponsored Natioi
Bible Week for 32 years.

Cooperating in this year's observance is the t
Center for the Catholic Biblical Apostolate, the Divisi
of Christian Education, National Council of Church
the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and the Jewish Cc
mittee for National Bible Week

EXCUSES

It seems a preacher who had been quite a baseball
fan decided to quit going to the games. In announcing
his decision he gave the reasons that had led him to this
course of action as follows.

1 . Every time I went to the ball park they always asked
for money.

2. Although I went to the park quite often, no one ever
spoke to me.

3. I was a good fan, but the manager never once came
to call on me.

4. The seats were awfully hard. You would think that
with all the money they had, they could provide com-
fortable seats.

5. The umpire frequently said things I didn't agree
with.

6. A lot of people there were hypocrites. They were
lots more interested in the hot dogs and soda pop
than they were in the ball game.

7. The band always played the same tunes. I could hear
better music almost anywhere. And sometimes they
even played tunes I never heard before.

8. Quite frequently the games run overtime and we are
late getting out.

9. I can get more out of the game by staying home and
reading a good book on baseball or watching it on
TV.

From College Corner News Letter

ecember 2, 1972

Page Fifteen

POETRY CORNER

MOTHS AND MEN

WE NEED MORE GRANDPAS!

I have gone so far away

and stayed so long.

And now return,

timidly.

Ashamed.

Unable to enter boldly

where I should.

Stern duty, and others,

commanded.

I responded.

But then discovered

while running, frantically running,

that I was being pursued.

Reason spoke.

(Was it a message from You?)

"The butterfly,

even when pursued,

never appears in a hurry.
This simple creature
appropriates the gift
of wings.
Suddenly

a way of escape appears.
And the beautiful one
flutters its way
along the course.

Creator of moth and man,

Help me to learn

from the butterfly.

From HOME

Junior bit the meter man;
Junior hit the cook.
Junior's anti-social now
(According to the book;)

Junior smashed the clock and lamp;
Junior hacked the tree.
(Destructive trends are treated
in Chapters II and III.)

Junior threw his milk at Mom;
Junior screamed for more.
(Notes on self-assertiveness
are found in Chapter IV.)

Junior tossed his shoes and socks
Out into the rain.
(Negation, that is normal;
Disregard the stain.)

Junior set Dad's shirt on fire,

Upset Grandpa's plate.

(That's to gain attention - see page 38.)

Grandpa siezed a slipper

And yanked Junior 'cross his knee.

(He goes by the Bible

for child psychology.)

Louisville Brethren Bulletin

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march of Dimes

if unless you help.

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HISTORY OF

FIRST BRETHREN CHURCH

FALLS CITY, NEBRASKA

The First Brethren Church of Falls Ci\,
Nebraska.

A regular meeting was held on March 6, 1885, for the
purpose of organizing the Brethren Church of Falls
City, Nebr. There were 118 charter members.

The present Brethren Church Building was erected
in 1897. The Rev. S. J. Harrison was the first pastor.

Electric lights were installed in April 1902. In May
1913 an addition was built during Rev. Spachts min-
istry. Since that time extensive remodeling has been
done, such as enlarging the basement, to include extra
Sunday School class rooms, new heating facilities, new
floor coverings and new Pella Doors.

A new Baldwin Electric Organ was purchased in
October 1958, and in 1963 a new piano, and at the pres-
ent time a committee is working on the purchase of
another new piano.

In 1958 Miss Florence Cleaver presented a large
beautiful Bible to the Church to be dedicated as our
Pulpit Bible.

Mrs. Harold Cheever, has been serving as our Treas-
urer for 24 years, Mrs. Harold Becbtelheimer, as Re-
cording Secretary for 12 years and Mr. Francis Yoder
as Moderator for 10 years.

Many of our early records were lost in a fire, so some
of our statistics are tentative.

Since the pictures of the church were taken, new
steps to both the front doors and the south door have
been built with wrought iron railings, which adds greatly
to the appearance of the building.

tWpP

Rev. and Mrs. Elmer M. Keck

A three story parsonage was erected in 1904 dur
the ministry of Rev. E. E. Haskins. Rev. and M
Elmer M. Keck are the present occupants and are st;
ing their third year as our Pastor. They came to us
January 1970 from Cerro Gordo, 111.

ecemiber 2, 1972

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III

Wmm0m

W?ffimM{£:s.-: ':' ■ ■ -:'. ■"■.:■- •■■'■

Trustees: Left to right, first row, Donald
hafer, James Rieger; second row, Eugene
illingsworth, John Lichty, Lester Peck.

Deaconesses and Deacons: First row, Mrs.
Ethel Peck, Mrs. Harold Cheever; second
row, Mrs. Ella Peck, Mrs. James Rieger,
John Lichty, James Rieger.

The W.M.S. of our church are national members and
at the present time have 22 members, are active in many
projects both local and foreign, and have been fortunate
in meeting our Goals.

The Laymen were organized in April 1949 with 14
members. They are members of the National Laymen
and at present have 18 members. They are also very
active in many projects, and at present are studying a
book on prophecy, "The Late Great Planet Earth," in
addition to the regular lessons.

Mrs. Harold Bechtelheimer, Sec'y.
Mrs. F. P. Schroedl, Cor. Sec'y.

Pastors who have served our church:

Official Board: Left to right, first
iv, Mrs. Harold Bechtelheimer, Mrs.

nrold Cheever, Mrs. Fritz Schroedl;

sfond row, Rev. Keck, Francis Yoder.

Rev.

S. J. Harrison

Rev.

J. E. Broker

Rev.

L. W. Ditch

Rev.

E. E. Haskins

Rev.

R. R. Teeter

Rev.

J. F. Watson

Rev.

A. J. Spacht

Rev.

H. F. Stuckman

Rev.

A. B. Cover

10.

Rev.

H. H. Rowsey

1927

11.

Rev.

J. D. Dodds

1935

12.

Rev.

R. J. Porte

1937

13.

Rev.

Cecil M. Johnson

1941

14.

Rev.

H. E. Eppley

1948

15.

Rev.

Edwin Puterbaugh

1954

16.

Rev.

J. Milton Bowman

1955

17.

Rev.

Robert Holsinger

1957

18.

Rev.

Jack McDaniel

1967

19.

Rev.

Elmer M. Keck

1970

Pag?e Eighteen

The Brethren Evangcjt

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

by Dr. J. D. Hamel
Pastor, First Brethren Chun
Sarasota, Florida

. . . does not come in a bottle. It comes in a little child's
smile on Christmas morning — or the happy glow of a
family gathering around the Christmas tree. It is the
product of love, not liquor. "For God so loved the world,
that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever be-
lieveth in him should not perish, but have everlasting
life." John 3:16. Yet 40% of all the alcohol drunk in a
year is purchased during THE CHRISTMAS SEASON.

The world needs to be reminded what Christmas really
means. This is something you and I can do, not only in
our daily living, but by special means, putting "Christ"
back in Christmas!

The Word of God speaks with striking forcefulness
against the evil of drinking. The truth concerning the
evils of beverage alcohol is presented so clearly and
repeated so often that it cannot be ignored or escaped.
Although there are many instances of drinking in the
Bible, it must be remembered that these scriptures are
never held up as examples for us to follow. The whole
weight of the Bible's authority is against the manifold
evils of beverage alcohol. Today Christian love makes
a tremendous appeal for believers everywhere to join
hearts and hands in an effective program of total ab-
stinence from beverage alcohol, "our fiercest foe." This
terrible scourage can be driven from our land when
God's people set themselves to the task, in His power.
Alcoholism is now epidemic! America has the highest
rate of alcoholism in the world. Over 40 million Ameri-
cans are harmed directly or indirectly because of alco-
holism or problem drinking. We have over 10 million
alcoholics or problem drinkers in the land. Twenty-nine
thousand of the fifty thousand killed in traffic accidents
each year had alcohol in their blood at the time of the
accident.

Five hundred thousand disabling injuries are suffered
in crashes involving problem drinkers. Two million

arrests each year for public drunkenness in Amer
equals 40% of all non-traffic arrests. The latest ann
expenditure by Americans for alcoholic beveraj
according to the Distilled Spirits Institute is over !
billion dollars and fifteen billion dollars is the ann
economic drain because of alcoholism in lost work tir
health and welfare costs and property damages. Fift<
per cent of the 400,000 patients in state mental hospit
are under treatment for the problem of alcoholism. O
third of all suicides are alcohol-related. One-half of
homicides are alcohol-related. There is also a 10 to
year decrease in life expectancy of every alcoholic,
is impossible to estimate human suffering related
alcoholism, from broken homes, deserted families s
problems of children of alcoholic parents. Christie
MUST speak-up— NOW!

Let us be honest, just because people drink does )
make it right or good. When did the Church of Jes
Christ have to start softening its approach to sin
cause people committed it? No one can convince me tl
the best way to get a man out of the gutter is to
down and wallow with him. To say that abstinei
hasn't worked "in the church" says only that the chui
has not done its homework. It is an indictment agai:
the church, not against the alcohol-free way of life. 1
great push now is to "behave reasonably" concerni
alcohol. It seems to me that those who get the habit a
become alcoholics cannot behave responsibly. Many ;
the court rulings that have said they were "temporal
insane." The chains of the drink habit generally are
light to be felt until they are too strong to be brok

Have you ever known a man to lose his job becai
he drank too little? Have you ever known of a doc
who told his patients that their chances would be bet
if they would start drinking? Have you ever known
an employer who picked men for responsible positi<

lecember 2, 1972

Page Nineteen

ecause they drank constantly? Have you ever heard a
dfe say: "My husband would be the best husband in
ie world if he would start drinking?"

What insurance company offers reduced rates to
linkers? Did you ever hear of an alcoholic, when he
egan drinking, to say "It will happen to me?" Did you
ver hear of a coach who encouraged his players to
rink before a game? Have you ever heard of children
ho complain because their daddy never came home
rank? Have you ever heard of parent encouraging their
aughters to become a barmaid so as to become popular
ad successful? Did you ever hear of a drunk who
pasted: "I can take a drink or let it alone," who ever

d leave it alone?

The ONLY person to whom alcohol is not a danger is
ie total abstainer. Who is to blame? "Behold, your
>use is forsaken and desolate." Matthew 23:38. The
Hiitinuance of liquor as a so-called legalized commodity
i America makes liberty and safety and justice im-
)ssible. Our homes have become chambers of horror;
rr highways have become avenues of wholesale
|aughter; our house of state has become a den of
runkards, thieves, and grafters. It is time for the
hurch of the living God to awake! The fight is on!
re must arm ourselves for the battle of unrighteous-
pss. We must take our stand against the liquor traffic.

Is it right to build churches to save men and at the
pie time tolerate a traffic that destroys them?

As long as souls and lives are broken by alcohol,

As long as alcohol destroys marriages and wrecks

one-life,

As long as alcohol and gamblers pry on man's finer

iture,

As long as alcohol and degrading amusements entice

sin,
JAs long as alcohol makes men slaves to sin and alien-
•jes men and women from God and their fellow men —
j) LONG WILL THE GOSPEL OF REDEEMING
DVE NEED TO BE PRACTICED AND PROCLAIMED
Y HIS FOLLOWERS WHO ARE "FILLED WITH
HE HOLY SPIRIT."
When Paul, in I Corinthians, named conditions which

tfit men for heaven and its glorious society, he

onounced one dreadful word of expatriation and wrote

er the portals of the Lord's realm: "No drunkard
iall inherit the kingdom of God."

We discover the passages in which the individual
ffects of drink are given in anecdotes: Noah lying in
1 3 naked shame of his drunkenness; Lot betrayed by
j; daughters into an inconceivable paternity; Amnion
lade silly with wine by the scheming Absalom, only
t| die soon like the drunken dog; the Corinthians mov-
ie to the Holy Communion, debauching bodies and
larts, and sleeping in premature graves.

Here is the counsel to Aaron, the pioneer of the Lord's
Hiesthood, as translated by Moffat: "The Eternal said
t Aaron, "When you or your sons enter the Trysting
tit, never drink wine or liquor, lest you die; this is to
1 a standing rule from generation to generation that
}u may distinguish what is sacred and what is pro-
Hie; what is unclean and what is clean."

rlere is the mysterious Lemuel in the last chapter of

overbs, receiving his oracle from his mother: "Son

mine, heed what I say, Listen, O son of my prayers,

fi|d obey. Waste not your strength on women, Your

e on these destroyers of a king. It is not for kings

to be quaffing wine, Nor for princes to be swilling
liquor." Here is the case of John the Baptist where the
promise to the trembling Zacharias is: "Thy wife Eliza-
beth shall bear a son, And thou shalt call his name John.
And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and Many shall
rejoice at his birth. For he shall be great in the sight of
the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink;
and he shall be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his
mother's womb, And many of the children of Israel
shall he turn to the Lord their God." Joel wrote the
unbelievable thing. In a tragic passage he said: "They
have sold a girl for wine that they might drink." For
centuries there has been a natural alliance between the
traffic in liquors and the traffic in prostituted bodies.

Just now the United States of America is facing an
appalling increase of drunkeness among women and
teenage girls. And we face the deplorable fact that some
church members have been caught in the whirlpool of
this disaster. Some of them are ashamed to go to church,
lest consciences reassert themselves. Others become
angry with their pastors, and raise the cry of political
preaching. Is the Bible political because it warns against
strong drink? Was the prophet political when he pro-
nounced a woe upon him that puts a bottle to his
neighbor's lips? Let no one say that I have overstated
my case. No rhetoric can equal the recital of the multi-
plied griefs that flow from the poisoned fountain of
liquor.

I am writing this article because of a deep conviction
that alcoholism is one of the crucial issues of our time.
I am haunted by the fact that in times past the Church
might have prevented national disasters if its witness had
been clear and brave. It is time that the churches
awakened to their responsibility in this terrifying situ-
ation. If any churchman takes this lightly, let him re-
member that there are over 10 million alcoholics and
problem drinkers in this country. Will they wait until
their son or daughter is struck down before they act?
The slaughter on our highways is an international dis-
grace and more than half of the 60,000 non-highway
accidental deaths are alcohol involved. Must a member
of the family be killed before our conscience demands
action? The broken homes caused by drinking are
legion. Does it mean nothing to us unless our own home
is affected? Brethren, let us search our hearts. Let us
in God's name do something about it! Now is the time
for every church to get into action against the liquor
traffic. "Grant unto thy servants, that with all bold-
ness they may speak thy word." Acts 4:29.

The Bible says, "Blessed is the man that walketh not
in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way
of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful."
Psalms 1:1.

Let the record be made clear! There are thousands of
good, sound evangelical Christian churches in the land,
whose faithful members ABHOR THAT WHICH IS
EVIL! And make no mistake about it, alcohol products
are an evil, destructive force in America. They offer
the negative life, lonely and empty of real joy or
meaning.

THIS CHRISTMAS, let us again offer the real
"SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS," eternal salvation through
Jesus Christ!

Rev. J. D. Hamel, D.D.

Sarasota. Florida

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Some churches don't need new members
half as much as they need the old bunch
made over.

General apathy still has a large army
under his control.

Sometimes a BABY SITTER is a teen-
ager who acts like a grown-up while
grown-ups are acting like teen-agers.

Nothing makes people more sensitive to
pain than giving until it hurts.

When a church member rests — he rusts.

Luck is always against the man who
depends on it.

Ignorant men raise questions that wise
men answered a thousand years ago.

ecember 2, 1972

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MISSIONARY

news

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MISSION IS NOT EXTRACURRICULAR

These are busy days and I decided to remove the
linnest book from the shelves to read for review. This
Dok has the biggest impact for being so little and
asn't really fast reading, but good sound thought. The
J)st is meager ($2.95) but the matter is mighty.

THE VALIDITY OF CHRISTIAN MISSION by Elton
rueblood, professor at large of Earlham College, Rich-
mond, Indiana considers the Christian faith the only
arid religion, for it is the only one which is worldwide
scope.

The author faces honestly shortcomings in missions
•day. One being that of service without evangelism
hich is the reverse of what we first had in missions —
/angelism without service. Service not grounded in a
Jitnessing message will soon whither just as Hendrick
raemer expressed in the point, "The social and cul-
iral activity of the Church are not accessories to its
Jsential programme of witness and proclamation of the
ospel but expressions of its nature." Missions are re-
jected for world wide work in establishing schools and
>spitals and yet we know these could eventually be

taken over by governments for operation. It is also
possible governments will become sufficiently socialist
to be fully responsible for peoples' social needs.

This book in all honesty is a very positive book on
mission at a time when the pendulum swings away from
the gloom and despair of the 60's and into the new hope
of the 70's. Today there seems to be more acceptance of
the entire conception that each Christian is a mission-
ary. There is a true understanding of the fact we don't
merely send missionaries in support of others, but wit-
ness as lay people where we are involved. There is much
room for improvement but there are many who are
reaching out with salvation to a lost and dying world.
Mr. Trueblood challenges those who believe mission
effort is obsolete.

This 113-page book is so refreshing, informative and
encouraging. There is much inspiration as new ideas
for recruitment of foreign missionaries are introduced.

I thought I had selected a little book but this is a
giant of a mission book to cheer the heart of all who
desire to serve Christ.

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MAINTENANCE REPORT FROM LOST CREEK

In July of 1972, the Chester Spitlers moved to
Lost Creek as representatives of the Missionary
Board to care for the maintenance of the build-
ings and property (a responsibility of the Mission-
ary Board) at Lost Creek. After arriving River-
side School discovered that Mr. Spitler ivas also
willing to help them with bus maintenance and
other handiwork that needed to be done around
the school. We thought a brief diary of some of
the maintenance activities might be interesting to
our readers and so we share here with you such a
report for the month of October. The Spitlers do
maintain their home in Dayton, Ohio but as you
can see in this report most of their time is spent
at Lost Creek.

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Riverside's prize winning float at Breathitt
Indiana) and her kindergarten children are on
County's Fair Day. Miss Karen Jenkins (Loree,
the float.

Oct. 5, Thursday. Arrived at Riverside at 2 P.M.
from home. They were waiting for me to construct a
float yet that day. Used a log truck, completely framed
it (using waste materials). They worked all night on
it but I stopped at 11 P.M. On Friday it won first prize
at the Jackson Field day. ($50)

Oct. 6, Friday. Came home from the event in early
afternoon. Completely dismantled the truck and put all
materials away. A full day.

Oct. 9, Monday. Checked over all schools cars and
buses.

Oct. 10, Tuesday. Worked over 4 lawn mowers, 2
for River-side and 2 for Krypton. In afternoon started
to work on stoker in the school. It was frozen tight with
coal left in it over the summer plus water leak from
furnace and ashes left over the floor. After a 3 hour

struggle it seemed impossible to fix. Came home a
prayed about it and gave it to the Lord. Next morni
repaired it in 30 minutes, following HIS illuminati
illustrations. Also adjusted air outlets on furnace I
heat was no longer blown out front door and i
chimney.

On Thursday, the 15th, the Grubaughs started hoop
for the weekend as it was Friday off due to Teachej;
meeting in Hazard. Their car broke down at Dry Rid,;
just south of Cincinnati 140 miles from here. Sara a I,
I drove up with Randy Best following us in his car. Jl
loaned them his car to go on and we towed the V
back to Riverside. Arrived here at 10 P.M. to be tt
the water was off. Miss Parchman and the Bests wt
to go to Dayton with us to a Retreat the next momi:
as our guests. We prayed about the water and I we
to the pump house at 7 A.M. and the water came
and has stayed on and only God knows why. Or
answered prayer made us all have a BEAUTIFt
weekend.

On returning Mr. Mullinex was here. I enjoyed 1
help immensely. Decided to make windows for t
faculty basement. Made them out of 2x4's and install
them. Mr. Mullinex also made a corner cupboard I h
planned for the kitchen.

Oct. 23, Monday. Winterized all school equipmei
had it greased and anti-freeze added.

Tuesday, 24th, was called from bed at 7:30 that t
clutch blew up on the big bus at Barge, so I took IV
Mullinex and drove up. I drove it home on our praye
and praising the Lord. Back at school found all scho
plumbing clogged. Also the window fell out of the Dod;
Van and broke. Boarded up the window. Purchased
100 foot snake and with Mullinex's help in finding ti
cesspool, dug out and worked back up with the snal
until we successfully removed the obstruction in tl
drain.

The water inspectors came and told us that water
to be piped here from Quicksand in January 1973.

Called Mr. Smith who does the big repair on the busc
He was reluctant to repair it. Left it go.

Oct. 25, called out of bed to jack up the Van that hi
a flat. Worked on the windows at the faculty house, i

Thursday, Oct. 26, went to Krypton and tuned up ar

winterized Margarets car. These Mountains aj

AFLAME. Later drove to Dayton amid God's glory-1

this year the gold and reds are undescribable! ! ! Final j

arrived at our own house at 10:30 to receive an UR<;

ENT call from Doran that the little bus had broke

down, motor ruined. NO BUSES RUNNING. No scho t

i
on Friday because most of the teachers went to Winoi

Lake to a retreat.

So on Friday, Oct. 27, I drove back to Riverside, lif te
out a 200 lb transmission, repaired the clutch, a job I
never done before, had it completed by Saturday nig]
at 6 P.M. One bus running . . . and on Sunday I wed
back home.

By the grace of God another month is ended.

member 2, 1972

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WEST ALEXANDRIA AT RIVERSIDE

On September 22, a crew of workers left West Alex-
dria and drove all night in a bus and Robert French's
in, arriving in Krypton at 6:00 A.M. By 8:30 we were
ting breakfast at Riverside Christian Training School
id by 9:00 A.M. we were brushing on waterproofing
jaler over the block walls of Wheeler Hall. Mr. Spitler,
e new maintenance man at the school is a tremendous
inager and through his guidance we had the three
>ry building covered on the ends and front by 5:00
. We drove home that night, arriving at midnight,
ily through the interstate highways was this accom-
shed in such a short time. We thank everyone at

Riverside for good meals served to us and we enjoyed
the fellowship.

For many of those going it was a first time visit to
Riverside and Krypton. Those going were: Rev. & Mrs.
Gilmer and Beth; Mr. and Mrs. Don Waymire and
Connie; Robert French and daughter Donna; Jim Davis
and sons Boyd, Dale, and Curt; Mrs. Mildred Eubanks;
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hawkey and Penny; and the follow-
ing teenagers without parents: Denise and Denora Ward,
Wanda Spicer, Gena and Dana Smith, Chick McKinney,
Marjorie Gardner, and Regina and Robin Marker.

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West Alexandria ladies mixing paint
for Wheeler Hall

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Checking out Rev. Gilmer's work

A three story building is high!

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HADA KAI

by Larry Bolim

How can we describe for you the reader the joys of
seeing a group of people come alive to the great poten-
tial that is theirs in Christ? We are witnessing an
awakening of astounding proportions in so many dif-
ferent things here in the Higi area. For years the Higi
leaders have grumbled and felt neglected and cheated.
Strangely this year a new spirit of adventure and a
willingness to try things for Christ has gripped the
leaders and permeated the members.

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In mid-September, the Higi Advisory Comm. decijd
that a Lit-Lit Center should be built on newly acquijd
land to house the equipment your tithes and offeri s
have bought. Ground was broken the following w«'
At the time of this writing, over 1,000 people have ]
ticipated in 4 work days. The women bringing watei
mix dirt for building the walls which later will
plastered with cement. They carry rocks on their heis
from over a mile away. The men dig and mix the 6%.
They, too, carry rocks for the foundation and sand r
the cement. Those who have bicycles use them to ml
extra stones. So the mounds grow higher.

To try to compare the joy we find expressed in tt!r
faces with what we witnessed even last year, is beyijl
us. You need only to sit and listen to the hearty sing:*
at the end of the work day to know that these peob
have found happiness, courage, and perhaps most of ll
fellowship. What great power is generated when belij-
ers work together! Nothing is too great to be attempt
when there is harmony! I'm reminded of the stirr;j
folk hymn now being sung — "We are one in the Spi.i,
we are one in the Lord!"

Hada kai means cooperation in the Hausa lanigua'.
We think we are seeing concrete evidence of its arri Jl
among the Higi churches.

MEMORIALS

££•*

Memorial gifts offered by friends and families of loved ones is an eloquent
tribute of the faith of those who have gone before us and to our own concern that
the work of missions shall be a continuing memorial to them.

Home Mission Memorial Gifts

In Memory of Madelle Wolford of the Williamstown Church from her sisters,

Josephine Wolford, Mildred Hughes and Ruth Bowers.
In Memory of Carl Mohler by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Zimmerman
In memory of Reverend Joseph I. Hall, the annual gift for Krypton, from Mrs.

Lula Hall Poffenberger, his daughter.
In memory of K. Louise Ulrich from Bryon K. Ulrich.

Foreign Missions

In memory of John A. and Irene M. Rishel from John Rishel's sister, Irene

M. Rishel.
The Washington D.C. Church has extended Memorials to memorialize its de-
ceased members:

Laveeda Coltrane Mrs. Hancock

Stanley J. Horan Flora Chappel

We are grateful to the many friends in his community, the Brethren Church
and family members who gave in memory of Reverend Freeman AnKrum in the
amount of $230.

We also received a memorial from Mrs. June Kanatzer through the Lost Creek
Brethren Church for her mother, Mrs. Margaret Bowling.

jcember 2, 1972

Page Twenty-five

headquarters every year. There, volunteers, most-
ly housewives, sort out the glasses, separating
those in plastic frames from those in metal
frames.

Many of the 250 workers have learned to op-
erate complex optical grading and testing equip-
ment. They help fill specific orders from missions
and hospitals in foreign countries where plastic
framed glasses and sunglasses are sent.

The metal framed glasses have their uses, too.
Through refining, they yield precious metals that
are sold, along with the jewelry, to finance New
Eyes funds in over 100 hospitals and health
agencies throughout the United States. The money
in these funds buys glasses for people who have
nowhere else to turn.

In addition to these funds, arrangements have
also been made in 48 states through health and
welfare agencies whereby New Eyes purchases
glasses for carefully screened persons, to whom
no other private or public funds are available.

FOR THE NEEDY

When you're six years old, the world can be a

nderful place — if you can see it.

Tommy couldn't. He lived in a world of blurred

ages. School is tough enough when you're six.

t it's even worse when your friends are learn-

j; to read, and you can't keep up.

To Tommy, letters were merely blurs; so were

)>3eballs and faces. Because Tommy's father had

Ig been out of work, glasses were simply out of

I question — until this year.

pie boy's glasses were paid for by a volunteer

^anization hundreds of miles away, called New

lies for the Needy, Inc., of Short Hills, New

jsey.

I^ew Eyes, as it is familiarly known, has earned
1 reputation of being one of the most effective
iht-saving charities in the world. It has helped
rjny thousands of needy people obtain glasses —
lie and abroad — and it has never asked for a
:<lt in donations.

Since its inception, almost 40 years ago, New
3ps has asked only for used eyeglasses and
):pous metal articles such as old watches,
ejrelry (real, costume and antique), good or
Imaged silver and dentures.

me eyeglasses and glittering clutter are sent
oNew Eyes for the Needy, Inc., Short Hills,
w Jersey 07078. Thousands of packages from
ilbver the United States arrive in the neat stucco

Last year 8,000 people were helped under this
program. Tommy was one of them.

But, as public response has grown throughout
the years, so has the volume of requests. There-
fore, New Eyes needs more discarded jewelry and
eyeglasses to do its job. As one New Eyes vol-
unteer put it:

"The wonderful thing about New Eyes is that
we can ask people to send us things they no longer
need."

And these gifts can bring vision to a little boy,
like Tommy.

FROM NEW EYES FOR THE NEEDY
SHORT HILLS, NEW JERSEY 07078

Mrs. Gordon C. Dunn
Publicity Chairman

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NATIONAL BYC OFFICERS

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Michael Radcliff

Mike Radcliff was elected by the National BYC Con-
vention in August to his second term as Moderator. He
ably led the National BYC Council and Convention in
many important decisions during his first term. Pres-
ently a junior at Ashland College, Mike is a three-year
member of the A.C. A Cappella Choir iand a two-year
veteran of the Summer Crusader Program, having
served as captain of the BRANCHES (Northern Indiana
Team) in 1972. His home is in Milford, Indiana.

Wayne Grumbling

Wayne Grumbling, from Waterloo, Iowa, has adva:
from the position of Statistician in 1971-72 to Vice
erator in 1972-73. Wayne has been active in the 1
district, and national levels of BYC for several years
is a high school senior and is planning to attend col
after graduation.

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Swe Stoffer

Sue Stoffer is a sophomore at A.C. and is working
ward a secondary English education major. As Na-
-nal BYC Secretary, she will record the minutes of
||th the National BYC Council and the 1973 Convention.
'. addition to her college work she has taken on editor-
dp of the MORNING STAR, the new National BYC
iwspaper. She was a member of the BRANCHES
!;mmer Crusader Team in 1972. Her home is in Canton,
(do.

Gloria Stout

Gloria Stout, Assistant Secretary, is a junior second-
ary music education major at A.C. Gloria participated
in the 1971 Summer Crusader Program on the Experi-
mental Team and served as director of the 1972 National
BYC Choir at Conference. In addition to her BYC ac-
tivities, she is Vice President of National Sisterhood.
Her home is near Flora, Indiana.

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Martha Deardurff

Preasurer Martha Deardurff is a member of the
gptna church and is a junior at Belief ontaine, Ohio,
%h School. Martha has been actively involved for
sieral years in district and local BYC and SMM and
%erving for the first time in a national office. In the
siing of 1972, she appeared in her high school's annual
Eliadway musical production.

Sharon Stoffer

Sharon Stoffer, as Statistician, has the task of com-
piling all the facts and figures submitted by local BYC
groups. Sharon is a senior at Glenwood High School in
Canton, Ohio, and is taking advance college work at
Malone College. She plans to enter A.C. in the fall, 1973,
in the pre-nursing program.

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World Religious News

in R

eview

TRIO OF DENOMINATIONS
TRY COOPERATION

Spokane (EP) — Three church
denominations which earlier pio-
neered in mutual assistance have en-
dorsed three priorities for the next
year in their United Ministries.

The priorities are: (1) Meeting the
"faith crisis" in the world and in the
church, (2) Developing resources
for "renewal and support of local
churches," and (3) A broad "out-
reach ministry."

United Ministries is the cooperative
ministry in the Pacific Northwest
of the Christian Church (Disciples of
Christ), the United Church of Christ,
and the Church of the Brethren.

STATE COMMISSION MAY

SEEK CUT IN N.C.
TAX EXEMPTIONS

Raleigh, N.C. (EP) — Because of
the large number of tax exemptions
now allowed in its state, a North
Carolina commission is taking a hard
look at the situation and is expected
to recommend that some authorized
exemptions be cancelled on certain
properties.

"We're not trying to put taxes on
anyone," N.C. Rep. Wesley Webster
told a meeting of the commission.
"We just want them to pay their
fair share."

County and city governments in
North Carolina are supported almost
entirely by property taxes under
laws written by the state's General
Assembly.

The nine^member commission is
expected to recommend to the 1973
Assembly that exemptions be lifted
or changed for fraternal clubs, coun-
try clubs, cemeteries, timerland and
certain farm property and products.

There are now more than 70
separate statutory provisions estab-
lishing special preferential classes
or granting exemptions to certain
property. More are added in prac-
tically each session of the biennial
Assembly.

The committee isn't expected to
ask removal of exemptions on gov-
ernment property, church sanctu-
aries, schools and hospitals.

But some limitations can be ex-

pected. Church groups face the
possibility of property taxes on hold-
ings not used exclusively for relig-
ious purposes.

FORD VEEP CALLS
REDEMPTION BETTER IDEA'

Springfield, Mo. (EP)— The As-
semblies of God Radio Department
is distributing a pamphlet contain-
ing the personal testimony of faith
in Jesus Christ by Ford Motor Com-
pany's vice president, Product De-
velopment Group.

Titled, "God Had a Better Idea,"
the 24-page booklet contains the
testimony of Harold C. MacDonald's
journey into faith.

"As a trained engineer," Mac-
Donald told Assemblies of God Radio
Evangelist C. M. Ward, "my most
difficult step to believing was to
accept something for nothing. I
thought I had to do something to
merit God's favor."

The auto executive said he dis-
covered that "by grace are ye saved,
through faith: and that not of your-
selves, it is the gift of God; not of
works lest any man should boast."

Until he found the reference in
Ephesians 2:8, 9, he considered the
proposition unlike a proper mathe-
matical formula. "I wanted to see
all the components," he said.

On his office wall, alongside full-
color action shots of racers powered
by Ford engines, hangs a motto with
the words of Mark 8:36, "What shall
it profit a man, if he shall gain the
whole world, and lose his own soul?"

SPANKINGS UNKNOWN BY
PROTESTERS, SAYS WIFE
OF ACTING FBI HEAD

Washington, D.C. (EP)— Youthful
political demonstrators who vanda-
lize private and public property
didn't get good spankings they need-
ed when they were younger, says
Mrs. Louis Patrick Gray III, wife of
the acting director of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation.

"I have no objections to anyone
demonstrating if they're going about
their own business," she said, "but
when they mess up a city and try

to stop people from doing their j l»s
why that's not liberty."

"I think they needed a good sp ]k
ing at age six and didn't get ill

NEW AGENCY SERVES

SAN DIEGO'S NIGHT PEOPLl!

San Diego (EP)— The lonely,
pressed, problem-filled night pe
of San Diego's inner city are b
aided physically and spiritually
a recently initiated program ce
"Operation: Nightwatch."

Organized by the Rev. Garj
Stafford, the group has 20 pas
and 45 laymen from 16 denorr
tions participating. They operat
teams of three men 15 night
month from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. in
cheap hotel and bar section of
city, being available for contacl
those in need.

There have been 25 decisions
Christ in the first six months
operation.

JUDGE PRAISED IN
PRAYER BREAKFAST

Washington, D.C. (EP)— A Un
States Court of Claims senior ji
has been honored by Internati*
Christian Leadership for his m
years of involvement in Chris
work here.

"A minister of justice in the s]
of Christ" is how Judge Ma
Jones was described in the prog
at a prayer breakfast where he
praised by colleagues for his
deavors.

Former Supreme Court Jus
Tom C. Clark, among a numbe
governmental, business and pre
sional leaders present, lauded Ji
Jones "for exceptional and di;
guished service to the nation i
variety of private and official ca
ities as a Christian. "... He
done great work in the vmeyan
the Lord," Justice Clark said.

Judge Jones is "a product
courageous, hardy, pioneering CJ
tian parents who gave him a p:
less heritage," Justice Clark i
"His upright life bespeaks his j
cial success and the confidence
the people who know his judgm
are fair and just."

A native of Cooke County, Te
Judge Jones received his law
gree from the University of Te
Elected to the 65th Congress in 1
he served his state in the Hous
Representatives until 1940 w
then-President Franklin Roos*
named him to the U.S. Cour
Claims.

cember 2, 1972

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>UTH AFRICA BANS
UPERSTAR'

[Bethlehem, South Africa (EP) —
uth Africa's Minister of the In-
ior, Dr. Connie Mulder, has
nned the rock opera "Jesus Christ
iperstar" because it emphasizes the
ucifixion rather than the Resur-
:tion of Christ.

Addressing a Nationalist Party
lly a few hours after the ban was
nounced, he explained the opera
esented Christ in such a way that
alienated further those who did
t believe in Christ. He admitted
it certain portions of the musical
lich he read had been shocking.
Dr. Mulder, who insisted "we will
t be the poorer if this play is not
educed in South Africa," said he
>uld ensure that there was always
publications control board to ban
? type of "prurient literature being
and in Europe nowadays."

tEEK HEAD BANS
JIXED BATHING

iFlorina, Greece (EP) — Metro-
Jlitan Augustinos, the Greek Orth-
px prelate in Fiorina, has added
Either activity to the list of "vile
\i currupt" practices the faithful
:ist avoid.

3e has barred mixed swimming
: men and women in the twin lakes
: Prespa, near the Yugoslavian
rder, site of a new beach.
Over the years the metropolitan
m attacked motion pictures, mod-
a dance, long hair on men, women
i slacks and a number of other con-
tnporary forms of entertainment
3p styles.

|VY EXPECTS FIRST WOMEN

BAPLAINS IN A YEAR

San Diego (EP) — The first women
ablicants for chaplaincy posts will
I coming to the U.S. Navy in one
ylir, the Chief of Navy Chaplains
Indicted here in early September.

jlear Adm. Francis L. Garrett said
t| corps will probably receive at
1st two applicants at that time.

i'rheir assignments have not yet
ran confirmed, but the chief chap-
m said duty on board hospital
sps, for example, is possible. Duty
o board battleships, he admitted,
"ould present problems."

The Russians have one battleship
"|anned" entirely by women, he
li For Americans the arrange-
nnt would present problems, he
sjd. Women want, and need, more
pjvacy than the Navy could insure
aj>ard the vessels, he explained.

RUSSIAN 'DEMONSTRATION'
MARKS ADVANCE IN
FILM MISSIONS

Whittier, Calif. (EP) — Enthusi-
astic response was recorded among
several hundred Russians in the Los
Angeles area who gathered here for
the premiere showing of the first
two Moody Institute of Science films
in the Russian language.

"These are the first gospel films
ever produced in Russian," explained
Andrew Semenchuk of the Slavic
Gospel Association.

Semenchuk, coordinator for the
project, worked on the translation
and narration of the films with
Yevgeny Garin and Vera Kushnir of
Russia For Christ. All were born
in Russia. Mrs. Kushnir and Mr.
Garin, a renowned free lance artist
and painter, received their university
education in the USSR. This team
coordinated their talents with that
of the Moody staff to produce 10
of the most popular science films in
time for the Olympic Games in
Munich.

Semenchuk described it as "a
year's work in three months." He
explained that Russian is one of the
five official Olympic languages and
that all 10 Russian films will be
shown daily for three weeks during
the games.

The team hoped that Munich will
be a "soul-shocking experience" for
Russians who are invited or who
wander into the centrally located
Peterhof Theater. "Their atheistic-
ally-conditioned minds will be ex-
posed to 10 powerfully presented
gospel films, scientifically oriented
and in their vernacular," Semen-
chuk said.

All 10 of the Moody booklets giv-
ing highlights of the film have also
been translated and printed for dis-
tribution among Russian visitors to
the Olympics. The Russians predict
that when Russian athletes, officials
and tourists return home from the
72 Olympics they will take Jesus
Christ with them "right to Red
Square." The seeds planted in
Munich, if nourished by the Spirit
and supported through prayer, could
later reproduce long after the
Russians retreat behind their de-
Christianized iron curtain, the be-
lievers stated.

The Slavic Gospel Association
plans to extend the use of the Rus-
sian films beyond the Olympics to all
parts of the world. "This new film
medium will be a tremendous addi-

tion to our extensive radio and lit-
erature outreach," Semenchuk said.
With the addition of the Russian
versions, Moody films are now avail-
able in 21 languages.

EVANGELISTS DISCUSS
'MARJOE,' FIND IT
UNREPRESENTATIVE'

New York (EP)— Evangelist Billy
Graham said here that "not one
tenth of one per cent" of the evan-
gelism in the U.S. is related to that
portrayed in the controversial film,
"Marjoe."

He quickly added that he does not
even consider what the film has
called "Jesus business," to be Chris-
tian evangelism at all.

Mr. Graham discussed "Marjoe"
on NBC's "Today" program, along
with Dr. J. Robert Nelson, a United
Methodist and dean of Boston Uni-
versity's School of Theology, and the
Rev. David Wilkerson, founder of
Teen Challenge and an Assemblies
of God minister who lives in
California.

MBI FEATURES
COMMUNICATIONS COURSES

Chicago (EP)— The 1972 Summer
School at Moody Bible Institute
featured communications courses
and workshops in radio, film evan-
gelism, open-air evangelism, news-
casting and writing.

The newest of the program was a
two-week "Write to Publish" work-
shop coordinated by Glenn F. Arnold
of the Moody faculty. Students from
three foreign countries and nine
states filled all 20 openings for the
class. Members included mission-
aries, ministers, secretaries, and
housewives.

One of the purposes of the course
was to have adult students come
with completed or in-progress man-
uscripts for evaluation and direction
by the editors of Moody Monthly
and Moody Press.

Robert Flood, Moody Monthly
director and his editors, along with
Moody Press Editor-in-Chief Les
Stobbe, took part in the first week's
faculty. Guest lecturers included Joe
Bayly of David C. Cook Co.; James
L. Johnson of Evangelical Literature
Overseas; Dorothy Martin, novelist;
and Harold Myra, editor-in-chief,
Campus Life. Students traveled to
David C. Cook and Tyndale House
Publishers for a look at publishing
techniques.

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news

• • •

Cumberland, Maryland. The annual
Homecoming service of the First
Brethren Church in Cumberland,
Maryland was held Sunday, Octo-
ber 15, 1972 with a fine attendance
at the morning service which fea-
tured fine special music.

After lunch which was served
at the church the afternoon service
was held at which the pulpit fur-
niture, given in memory of Mrs.
Cora Grove who died in 1970, was
dedicated.

Appreciation is extended to Fran-
cis Schriver, a faithful member of
the church for painting the in-
terior of the church and thus en-
hancing its beauty. A men's rally
was held recently with approxi-
mately 60 attending. The dinner
was served by the ladies of the
host church. Those members
attending from the Oak Hill
Brethren church stayed overnite
and an attentive audience heard
Rev. Ed Schwartz present the
morning message at the Sunday
Morning Service.

Mrs. Anna Bucy,
Corr. See'y.

Tucson, Arizona. Sandy and Patty
Yarian, members of the Tucson
Brethren Church, were named
"Amigas of the Month" by the
Tucson Chamber of Commerce.
Congratulations !

Washington, D.C. Washington Breth-
ren Church celebrated their 30th
Anniversary on the weekend of
November 10-12. Rev. J. Ray
Klingensmith, a former pastor,
was the Dinner Speaker at 7 p.m.
on November 10, and presented a
sermon on Sunday, November 12
at 11 a.m.

Milledgeville, 111. Pastor Black and
Pastor Paul Steiner, of Lanark,
Illinois, spent the week of October
23-27 at the American Baptist
Assembly, Green Lake, Wisconsin.
They attended one of the six
National Leadership Institutes for
Evangelism sponsored by Campus
Crusade for Christ International.

Brush Valley, Pa. On October 1, 1972,
six infants were dedicated to God.
Those babies who were dedicated
are: Joseph Scott Culloms, Mar-
sha Jean White, Kris Joseph
Nulph, Greg Andrew Johns, Barry
Shawn Johns and Stacey Lyn
Flick.

Weddings

SPANGLER-FRY

Diane Spangler and Bob Fry were
united in marriage on October 21,
1972 at the Trinity Brethren Church
of Canton, Ohio.

SCHRIVER-HAMBURG

Delma Schriver and Andrew Ham-
burg were united in marriage on
September 17, 1972 at the First
Brethren Church in Cumberland,
Maryland. Officiating at the cere-
mony was Rev. Bruce Shanholtz,
pastor of the Cumberland church of

which Delma was a member.

* * *

SPENCE-BOYCE

Wedding bells rang Saturday eve-
ning, October 28, 1972 for Sherri
Spence and Scott Boyce. They were
united in marriage in a ceremony
performed by Rev. Clarence Stogs-
dill at the First Brethren Church of
Tucson, Arizona.

Memorials

TOMBAUGH

Mrs. Bertha Tombaugh, 92,
Flora, Indiana died at St. Elizat
Hospital, Lafayette.

Born March 15, 1880 in New SU
Ohio, she was the daughter
George and Elvira Rod aba u
Baughman. She was married
Samuel Tombaugh, who died
1947. She was a member of
Brethren Church in Williamsto
Ohio.

Surviving are a daughter, IV
Eulala Tombaugh of Arlingi
Ohio and a sister.

Funeral services were held at
Brethren Home in Flora, Indi;
with Rev. Edward West officiati
Interment was at Arlington.

BALDWIN

William Baldwin passed away ji
September 16, 1972. He was a mil
ber of the First Brethren Church I
Cumberland, Maryland for rru'l
years. Funeral services were c I
ducted by Rev. Bruce Shanholtz.)

Goldenaires

Kenneth and LaVerne Jordan C|
brated their 50th Wedding Anniv-
sary on October 8, 1972. They
members of the First Breth
Church of Gratis, Ohio.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH

Cumberland, Maryland —

1 by Baptism

Milledgeville, Illinois —

12 by Baptism, 1 by letter
Brush Valley, Pa. — 10 by Baptisij
New Lebanon, Ohio — 6 by BaptL'l
New Lebanon, Ohio — 2 by Bapti;
Herndon, Va. — 8 by Baptism
Sarasota, Fla.— 4 by Baptism
Tucson, Arizona — 4 by Baptism I

scember 2, 1972

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BIRTHDAY LIST

THE BRETHREN HOME, FLORA, INDIANA

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10 Florence Sholly August

20 Ellen Hodges August

21 Flossie Burton August

25 Olive Glascock August

26 Roxie Bowman September

4 Mary Maus September

9 Cathryn Bankert October

11 Vera Fooshee October

10 Fanny Hood October

12 Laura Landes October

21 Elizabeth Ridenour November

28 Donald Dickson November

18 Audrey Randall November

29 Minnie Hylton November

3 Gladys Whetstone November

11 Laura Wise December

16 Gladys Snell December

17 Pearl Sho waiter December

4 Nellie Kurtz December

5 Howard Smith December

17 Pearl Rummel

5 Lucy Beck

7 Elsie Sink

19 Mary Alice Coomey

23 Salene Scott

24 Nina Kenworthy

18 Grace Paxon

21 Nora Kennedy

20 Rachel Smith

23 Nora Mills

24 Blanche Bowman

31 Ellie Cromer

2 Bert Lenon (Albert)

19 Ida Rummel

22 Luema Flora

22 Deane Graig

25 Maude Clingenpeel

17 Berthe Dillman

17 Gladys Hanley

25 Eva Rummel

27 Ona Humbarger

29 Rebecca Shoemaker

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11 NEWS FROM THE BRETHREN

12 CHURCH NEWS

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NOTES and COMMENTS

ARE YOU "SOFT SOAPING" GOD?

"Duz you Dreft" along with the "Tide?" "Vel," now
is the time for "all" to "Cheer" up! If you want real
"Joy" the "Trend" is to "Breeze" to church regularly
on Sunday morning. But too many "Woodbury" their
heads in the pillow or work in their yards like "Handy-
Andy," forgetting that the Lord's day was made for
"Les-Toil."

When the Lard reigns, the "Dove" of peace will never
need to send out an "S.O.S." Don't trust to "Lux" by
neglecting warship on Sunday. Shall we "Dial" you and
remind you of those "Ivory" palaces up yonder?

This is not just idle "Bab-O." Worship is intended to
"AD" "Zest" to your "Life Buoy." Why not be faithful
and "Wisk" yourself out of bed every Sunday morning
and dress up "Spic and Span" and "Dash" like a "Comet"
to God's house. Singing "Praise" to God will bring
"Cleanser" to your soul. "Pledge" yourself and "Pride"
of conscience will be yours. Don't "Vanish" from church.
And what is more, life will become full of "Zest."

—From E. H. news and
Corinth Brethren Bulletin

cember 16, 1972

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WORLD RELIEF REPORT

by Phil Lersch, Chairman
Brethren World Relief Committee

In April 1972, Pastor Lersch and John, his son, represented the Breth-
ren Church on a three-week tour of six countries in Southeast Asia — spon-
sored by the World Relief Commission of the National Association of
Evangelicals. This is the THIRD in a series of reports to the denomina-
tion about the trip. W.R.C. is the evangelical relief agency through which
Brethren World Relief monies are channeled.

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Some of the WRC tour group taking pictures
before entering offices of Word of Life Press —
Tokyo.

TOKYO, JAPAN (continued)
Ochanomizu Student Christian Center

Through the confusion of heavy traffic, our bus
jockeyed for a position near the curb in front of the
Student Christian Center. Before entering we busily took
pictures on the same street where revolution and de-
struction reigned just four years ago.

In 1968 rampaging Japanese university students de-
stroyed millions of dollars worth of buildings and equip-
ment— including the tearing down of a new 10 million
dollar auditorium and burning microfilms which can
never be replaced. Then a handful of students stacked
desks and chairs two stories high to barricade the build-
ings and control access. For 9 months higher education
was at a standstill.

Everything is quiet now, except for a few cars burned
on the street during the past year. Undoubtedly, some
buildings will never be replaced.

Located in the middle of this turmoil was, and is, the
Ochanomizu Student Christian Center. But not one win-
dow was broken in the 1968 struggles. The revolt was
not anti-American or anti-Christian; thus the center
operated through it all.

Within a radius of one mile are 6 major universi |s
with 200,000 students enrolled. 50,000 students walk j
the front door of the Center twice each day, to and f
the train station.

Miss Irene Webster-Smith, who died in October, 1
founded this Center 55 years ago. "Evangelism am
the multitudes of university students" is the major h
phasis. Contact with the students is maintained throb
English classes, tract distribution, social activities lie
street meetings, Now they are involved in a $250 iX
remodeling and expansion program.

John "Chuck" Bonson, retired army officer, is GenjH
Director and Jack Marshall is Director of the Stui pi
Program. They are busy now becoming a part of E p
gelism in Depth in Japan, for Tokyo is the target-cit jr
1976. These facts were noted during a concise "brief: f
in the chapel prior to lunch.

Lunch, served informally in an upstairs confer* j*

room, was a mixture of the familiar and unfamijr.

The menu was MacDonald's hamburgers (familiar), lid

the conversation was led by officials of the ageres

headquartered in the Student Center building m-

familiar). With the aid of translators, notes, and pe

recording I can share the following about each:

— Audio Visual Center. (Use Moody Science f

frequently. Moving into TV, for over 99% of !

anese have TV and view it an average of 3 to

per day. Based on outreach, the cost is mini

One- fourth of all Japanese people can see the T(

stations. )

— Campus Crusade for Christ. (CCC in Japan begafl

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1962. Now interested in mass-communication stui
especially as they relate to the 8 million stud
there. Last year CCC workers visited 50 of thefl
colleges and universities in Japan.)

— New Japan Bible Publishers. (Published New
anese Bible, based on work of 42 scholars transla
from Hebrew and Greek. 400,000 copies now of
Bible and New Testament. Plan for an 8-volj
N.T. set in Braile for the 250,000 blind Japanese

—Christian Reformed Church in Japan. (A Natilal
Church, representing a mission organization o[50
families. Concentrate on apartment-complex m is-
try, for 50,000 will move into a complex almost < t*
night. A daily radio program for 5 years from
to 6:20 a.m. Receive 45 cards or letters per day,
on-half of writers under 27 years of age. The '. Iff

ecember 16, 1972

Page Five

is early, but it follows a news broadcast on a big
commercial station.)
—Far East Broadcasting Company. (25 years old,
headquarters in Manila, presently with 23 stations,
broadcasting in 53 different languages, a total of
850 hours per day on all stations. A new 500,000 watt
station will open in 1973 on an island near Korea.
Response from Russian listeners is good. Each one
replying is sent an entire N.T. on one small page,
along with a thin magnifying glass the size of a
stick of gum to read it.)

From the brochure: "Thrilling accounts have been
written about the way God has changed lives of students
through the ministry of the Ochanomizu Student Center.
Many have gone to seminaries or Bible schools and then
into full time work for the Lord."

After a brief tour of the building we moved to the
street to board the bus once again — a street crowded
with some of the thousands of students exposed to the
ministry of the Center. A strategic location, to be sure.

(Next time — Japan Evangelical Fellowship.)

St. Petersburg, Florida

CBA PRESENTS 52-VOLUME LIBRARY TO WHITE HOUSE

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\7ohn Bass (right), executive vice president of
ristian Booksellers Association, presents one
fifty-two specially bound volumes to Michael
rrell, special assistant to President Nixon.

hbert Kregel (left), chairman of the committee
<o selected books from various publishers also

'prticipated in the ceremony.

Representing the membership of the Christian Book-
sellers Association, Robert Kregel, President of Kregel
Publishing, and John Bass, CBA Executive Vice Presi-
dent, visited the White House October 11 to make a
formal presentation of books. Past CBA President Kregel
had headed the committee to select the titles, have them
all specially bound in matched bindings with a com-
memorative imprint on the front.

The purpose of the presentation by the Association
and its affiliated members was to keep before our na-
tion's leaders the spiritual and moral qualities for which
the member stores stand and which they try daily to
promote in their work and service to their respective
communities.

The Brethren Publishing Company is pleased to have
been indirectly involved in this presentation as a mem-
ber of the Christian Booksellers Association and urges
the members of the Brethren Church to lend their
support to the members of the CBA in continuing to
pray daily for those who occupy the important places
of leadership and seek God's leading for our nation's
future. (Ed. note)

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DEVOTIONAL PROGRAM FOR JANUAR

Call to Worship
Song Service
Circle of Prayer
Bible Studies:

Discussion Questions:

Seniors: Discussion over chosen book

Special Music

Song:

"Spirit of Sisterhood"
Senior: CHRISTMAS

Junior: REACHING OUT INTO OUR COMMUNITY S.M.M. Benediction

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SENIOR BIBLE STUDY

CS5

Miss Paula Tinkel is a sophomore at Ashland
College where she is majoring in elementary edu-
cation and sociology. She has been active in the
Northern Indiana District BYC activities and,
served as a national BYC officer in 1971. She is
the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Paul Tinkel who
is presently serving the Brethren Church in Fort
Wayne, Indiana as pastor. She also served on the
Crusader team in the Arizona and Wyoming dis-
tricts this past summer.

At Christmas time a strange magnetism draws young,
old, rich, poor, great and small to the manger of Bethle-
hem. Some of those people will come to the manger in
reverence with understanding and deep gratitude for all
the manger stands for. Others have no idea what the
manger' means except that they love the bright lights,
trees, tinsel, gifts, singing carols and the general good
will to all men which seems to capture even some of the
hardest hearts at Christmas time.

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by Paula Tinkel

I would classify myself as one of those that com
the manger with reverence and a deep respect Id
understanding of what the manger stands for. I love |.e
Christmas season. It is easy for me to get caught 'jp
in Christmas lists, Christmas cards, the choir can ja
and program at church, baking cookies and fruitcsb
for company and decorating the tree and the ho!?.
Buying gifts always depresses me. I never know w
to give Mom or Dad. What in the world should I get
roommate? Another big decision is how many Christ) s
cards should I buy and what kind? Should I buy
"jolly Santa" ones or the "little shepherd boy" kind

I realize what the manger is all about, but at timi I
tend to pile everything imaginable on top of that 165
manger of Bethlehem. But God always straightens je
out. And I thank him for living in my heart and rrp-
ing me realize I can't crowd Him out or pile mate jl
things on top of Him.

ecember 16, 1972

Page Seven

It is really sad to think people celebrate Christmas, as
ich, but don't celebrate the true meaning of Christmas,
i so many homes and families Christ will be crowded
at this Christmas as He has been in the past. You
robably know of homes and families as I have de-
iribed where Jesus isn't the center of their Christmas
sstivities. These people will pile everything on top of
te manger without realizing that the manger is under
tat pile, and if it hadn't been for Jesus and the manger,
ley wouldn't be here today to celebrate this joyous
ason

In this Christmas season how can we as Christians
tare true joy and peace with those who have crowded
irist out of their hearts. It hadn't really occured to
e before that Christmastime is one of the best times of
e year to share Christ with people. Let's go back to
e manger of Bethlehem. Christ was born in the little
anger. From the Living Bible Isaiah 9:6 puts it like
is: "For unto us a child is born; unto us a Son is
ven; and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
lese will be his royal titles: "Wonderful," "Counselor,"
'he Mighty God," "The Everlasting Father," "The
ince of Peace." Let's listen to the word of the angel

Joseph in Matthew 1:21: "You shall name him Jesus

. . . for he will save his people from their sins." Then
let's listen to what Luke says after the birth of Christ
in Bethlehem: "The shepherds told everyone what had
happened."

Let's follow the example of the shepherds from the
fields. Start talking about the birth of the Savior. When
someone gives a holiday festivity, use the occasion to tell
about Jesus. When people sing carols, share with them
what the carols mean. Make your cards a personal testi-
mony. When Christ stands at your heart's door seeking
to enter, open it up and let Him come in. Christ born
in the heart is the only source of joy unspeakable and
full of glory. There is no season on the Christian cal-
endar that is more wonderful in which to make your
peace with God than Christmas. Let him enter your
heart this Christmas.

What can I give Him, Poor as I am?
If I were a shepherd,

I would bring a lamb,
If I were a wise man,

I would do my part —
Yet what can I give Him,
Give Him my heart.

— Christina Rossetti

JNIOR BBBLE STUDY

by Mrs. Gary Taska

REACHING OUT INTO OUR
COMMUNITY

. . ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem,
d in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost
jrt of the earth." Acts 1:8

As we continue to study about how to reach our sis-
tjs for Christ we must move out of the inner circles
: our home and our church. We might think of our
net area of involvement, our community, as our Judea.

i you will look at a map of Palestine you will notice
tit Judea is a southern district of Palestine. (Leader,
t to have a map to show this area.) Notice that Jeru-
3|em is a city in the district of Judea. We have already
t[*d Jerusalem to illustrate our home, so the district
v live in could be called our Judea.

?o be even more specific the place in our town, we
i1 most usually involved in is our school district. With-
bjjthis district is our school and our neighbors plus per-
hps businesses, churches, parks and playgrounds. How
oh you be a witness for Jesus in these places? (Read
IVtthew 5:14, 15 from the Living Bible.)

,'esus said you are the light of the world if you have
Kn living inside you. You are like a city that is on a
hi. all lit up at night so everyone can see it. You
luldn't hide that light but let it shine out, doing good
dds, so that others will notice and praise God. Notice
Sit you are not to do good things so others will praise
yji but that they will praise God.

Vhat are some things you can do? How about at
pool? Does your behavior there bring praise to God?

Are you helpful in your classroom? Are you kind and
thoughtful of others? Are you kind to that girl in your
class who is different in some way? Jesus will even help
you to love the unlovely when you're really letting Him
shine out of your life.

In your neighborhood you can also let your light shine.
Perhaps you could shovel the snow from the walk of
an elderly neighbor (without pay!). You girls who live
in warm climates can't shovel snow but you could mow
a lawn, sweep a walk or pay a friendly visit. If a new
family moves in near you go and welcome them into
your neighborhood, offer to help them get acquainted,
and invite them to your church if they do not have one
of their own. When you are playing with friends be fair
and not quarrelsome. Even by being obedient to your
parents you may show another girl or boy that Jesus
lives within you. What are some other ways you can
think of to let your light shine in your community? (Let
the girls give their ideas.)

Some of you who read this may live in a small com-
munity and all go to the same school. My goodness,
what a warm glow your school would have if you all
let your light shine for Jesus every day! Others may
live in larger communities and attend many different
schools. Just think, you can spread God's sunshine all
over the place!

Take the light of Jesus that you have, don't hide it
under a bushel, and don't let Satan blow it out — let it
SHINE in your community!

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SOUTHEAST DISTRICT BYC RALLY

by Rev. Ed Schwa i

A year ago First Brethren of Oak Hill had a problem.
Abe Penner, a well-known youth speaker from the Mid-
West was scheduled to be preaching at our church in
October, 1972 and it wasn't our turn for the BYC Rally
— BUT we did want to use him to the fullest. The
ancient order of royal BYC rules (unwritten) stated
that invitations were to follow a set rotation which no
one seemed to remember, and invitations to host the
rally were to be made in person. With much fear, trepi-
dation and prayer we made our request in writing and
lo: we were scheduled to host the rally in October, 1972.

By now you're probably wondering what is so won-
derful about Abe Penner that we were so determined to
expose our District youth to him. Rev. Abe Penner is
a professor at Grace Bible Institute in Omaha, Nebraska.
He originally hails from Brandon, Manitoba, Canada,
where he received his BA at the University and went on
to study voice at a Conservatory of Music in Toronto.
Feeling the call to the ministry, he left Canada for
Dallas, Texas, where he received his ThM and was a
fellow-student of mine. Having survived that ordeal he
went to G.B.I., where he has taught for about 11 years.
He has finished his ThD studies at Grace Seminary and
is considering his dissertation in the area of Evangelism
and Soul-Winning. In his spare time he teaches a Bible
Class among the street people and hippies of Omaha, a
Black Bible Study Class, and the College and Career

Class in a large independent Church. On occasion e
takes series of meetings and leads Soul- Winning cliris
for Campus Crusade for Christ. However: the mjt
significant qualification Abe Penner has is that he It
only talks about the Spirit-filled walk and witness r
Christ, but endeavors to put it into practice every in
and every moment. His ministry and presence in <jr
congregation, Youth Rally and parsonage was a bless j?
and inspiration to many.

First Brethren's Spiritual Life Crusade ran frji
October 1-8 and was climaxed by the S.E. District BD
Rally Friday thru Sunday, October 6-8. There wp
about 80 in attendance from 7 Brethren Churches, jl
addition to the regular members and local visitors. Wl p
some of the churches were unable to attend, those vb
were present gave every indication of having V
thoroughly enjoyable weekend.

The "Night-Owls" from Washington arrived ab
3 a.m. through the "Droggle." Most others arrr
earlier, before the night fog set in. But we were g
for everyone who travelled the mountains to fellows >
with us. When the "West Virginia — Almost Heavi
pens were given out the next day, our visitors coulc
comprehend. They got the message once the sky clea 1
and they returned home over the mountains in -:
sunlight.

Miracles never cease, for all the fellows survrjl

Bcember 16, 1972

Page Nine

■eakfast — even with the host pastor in the kitchen and
oking up a storm. Saturday's business session saw
e Southeast District BYC take their revised cons tit u-
>n on which they'd been working for nearly a year
id vote unanimously to use it as a "pilot program"
om now until the Spring Rally at St. James, when it
ill be presented in its final form for adoption. The
istrict BYC Council (pro-tem) will endeavor to iron
it some of the difficulties which the old constitution
Lows for and we trust the end result will be a much
lproved organizational plan for the Southeast District
fC. Abe spoke with the BYCers concerning their re-
tionship with Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit

their lives, leaving them with a challenge to walk

His fullness.

Saturday afternoon saw the kids visit the Beckley
(hibition Coal Mine and our guide sure did a fine job.
ost of the folks thoroughly enjoyed riding through and
liking around in the mine and found it educational as
?11 as exciting. Another sightseeing spot on the agenda
[is the Skelton Tipple. Mr. Scott, a veteran miner
th Westmoreland Coal, did a fine job showing us
>und. The kids were somewhat disappointed that they
ben't permitted to climb the super-structure or descend

into the mine. We did make arrangements for Abe to
visit a tipple in operation on Monday, but one must be
male and over 18. Sorry about that, gals — guess you'll
have to chalk one up for chauvinistic male supremacy.

One of the highlights of the weekend came for two
carloads who used free time to descend into New River
Gorge by auto on the infamous "Fayette Station Road."
All went well with the trip in spite of the road condi-
tions until the trip up through the narrow spot came to
a screeching halt. Schwartz, even after numerous pleas
from Abe, still failed to purchase petrol. The next time
the thot occurred was in the midst of curves, where the
road was a mere 9 feet wide and no shoulder The poor
thirsty vehicle gasped its last until its thirst was
quenced. The Lord surely looks after absent-minded
preachers for while gas was being purchased at the
top of the mountain, along came a blue truck owned by
the only living soul in an 8-mile stretch and transpor-
tation was provided at the hand of the Lord.

Dear Readers: Looking for an interesting visit and
plenty of fine fellowship? Why not take a weekend
sometime and come visit among your mountain Breth-
ren in West Virginia — you'll find out it's "almost
heaven."

NEWS FROM THE
PLEASANT VIEW BYC

lello in Christ! We at Pleasant View have started
lAther year of work for our Wonderful Lord as Breth-
^i Youth Crusaders.

jVe kicked off our new year on Sept. 17 with all the
? ups meeting in the church basement for some chorus
>:ging and getting acquainted with our new advisors
£<j 1972-73. They are: Signal Lights— Mrs. Betty Mc-
DVitt and Mrs. Ruth Hesketh; Juniors — Jim and Nancy
M3raw; Inter. — Don Swenk, Cindy Hess and Sandy
R|gle; Senior — Wayne and Sharyn Crytzer. We then
wit to our respective groups.

[he Senior Youth has a pretty busy schedule up
u;il Christmas. Our main concern is getting more of
3i Senior High age young people involved.

hn Sept. 24 we had a combined cook -out at 5:00 with
other groups.

»n October 8 we held election of officers for 1972-73.
ults were: President — Dave Shaeffer; Vice President

-Ibna Hesketh; Secretary — Cindy Huselton; Ass't.

Secretary — Julie Byers; Treasurer — Donny Riggle; and
Ass't. Treasurer — Betty Kowaluk.

The Pa. Youth Rally was Oct. 21 at Levittown and
we needed some talent ( ? ) , so several of us worked up
a skit after church.

We began our annual candy project on Oct. 14. We
will work on this up until Christmas every Saturday.

The Senior BYC had a Holloween party Saturday,
Oct. 28 at the parsonage basement. We were able to
bring a friend. Tentative plans were to have a hayride
with a neighboring church.

Our evangelistic services were Nov. 5-12. Rev. Jim
Donahoo was our speaker. He also spoke at our Youth
Banquet on Nov. 11. In preparation for these services
Senior Youth will be involved in the personal contacts
and the 24 hour prayer vigil.

As you can see we are busy and hope our work is
done for the Lord.

— Nona Hesketh Vice President

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The Brethren Evange't

THE NEW PARIS
BRETHREN YOUTH REPORT

The New Paris Brethren Youth of New Pails, Indiana
have been kind of busy so far this year. To start the
year off we had elections, then we began thinking of
ways to make money and having fun.

Every other month, on one of the Thursday nights, our
youth goes out to the Missionary Press and works for
about two hours. We box booklets, called "Help From
Above," which are translated into many different
languages. Some of these booklets are sent to Kumar.

On Sept. 30 our youth had a oar wash. We made quite
a bit of money and we also had fun at the same time.

On Oct. 14 we sold refreshments at an Auction. Dif-
ferent members of the church made pies and we also
sold pop, coffee, hot dogs and sloppy joes. That evening
we had a hayride and invited another church too. Then
after the hayride we had hot chocolate and sandwiches.

On Oct. 26 our youth were invited by the Crestwood
Brethren Church in Fort Wayne to go to see "Scream
In The Dark." It is what you call a haunted house and
it was really neat, but never walk through it with some-
body that gets scared.

On Nov. 5 our youth put on a Thanksgiving program.
We started it all off with a carry in dinner. Then after

dinner we invited everybody to go up stairs where
had a guy by the name of Mr. Moyer who showed
tures that he and his family had taken of the Uni
States. The pictures were different from anything
have ever seen.

On Nov. 11 and 12 some of our youth went to e
Youth Retreat in Michigan. It was really neat up the.
I never had a dull moment, because there was alw's
something to do.

On Nov. 18 the youth started off the day by sell!?
more refreshments at an Auction. We had lots of :)i

and I really like working at the Auctions because I
to meet new people. Then that evening our youth w
to a Hockey game. We sold something like 40 tick
and made quite a bit of money off of it. The game \
at Fort Wayne and they played Dayton. Dayton wc

Donna Geiger has now planned a program for
youth for Nov. 26. Dec. 3 our youth had a speaker
our youth and the church about Mental Health. On I
10 our youth put on a Christmas play. Also in Decern
we are going to have a mitten tree and then we
going to send the mittens to Kentucky.

— Barb Bischof

YOUTH HIGHLIGHTS
FROM WAYNE HEIGHTS

Greetings from the youth of the Wayne Heights
Brethren Church. It has been several months since we
took time to share any news with other Brethren Youth
so we will try to tell you a little of what has been going
on here.

Last year we had two BYC groups. — one made up of
boys and girls in grades three through six and the other
composed of the junior high and senior high young
people. This division greatly increased our attendance
and also made the meetings more interesting for each
age group, since each organization was able to plan
meetings for their own level. After a very successful
year, we discontinued our regular meetings during the
summer months because of camp, V.B.S., vacations, etc.
But now we're "back in business" again! Early in
September both groups began having their regular
meetings at 6:30 on Sunday evenings. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Gift and Mr. and Mrs. John Walton are the ad-
visors for the Junior BYC and Mr. Rennert Stevens and
Mr. Donald Duffey are the advisors for the seniors. The
combined attendance of the two groups is between
twenty-five and thirty.

Right now we are looking forward to our youth hay-
ride which will be on Saturday evening, October 28.
This will be the "old-fashioned" style hayride with
horses, hayrack, etc. The Senior BYC is planning the
ride itself and the Junior BYC is planning for the re-
freshments that will follow.

Our regular weekly meetings will include such pro-

grams as Bible baseball and other Bible games; visit j?
speakers; missionary speakers and pictures; youth i
discussions on various topics; Question Box progra
etc. We have also discussed plans for a number of so*
and fellowship programs. One Sunday afternoon
hope to take a tour of the Hagerstown Rescue Missh
and then return to the church for a light lunch ;|p
our evening meeting. A hike along the Appalachjn
Trail (which is just a couple of miles from here) I-
lowed by a campfire and wiener roast is also be |g
planned for this fall. An educational trip to Harp
Ferry might also be included in our program. One S
day evening, following the evening service, we h
to gather on the vacant lot across from our chultr-
(owned by the church) and have a campfire and so f - .,
fest followed by refreshments.

The seniors hope to be of service to the church loc;
by painting the basement of our church building so
time in the very near future. During the Thanksgiv I
and Christmas seasons both groups hope to do sc
benevolent work in the community, and to provide ]
grams of cheer to some of the area nursing homes,
Last week the older youth group contributed eigl
five dollars to the church treasury to help meet
budget, and at the same time the juniors preserfi-
money to the pastor to take care of the cost of maD£
out our church paper "The Wayne Heights Highlighi"

Please remember the Wayne Heights BYC in y r
prayers — and we will do the same for you.

•ecember 16, 1972

xx ew s

• • •

rat is, Ohio. November 19, we were
privileged to have with us Rev.
and Mrs. Smith Rose. Brother Rose
brought the morning message and
assisted in the ordination of Mr.

' and Mrs. Clyde Focht as Deacon
and Deaconess.

ratis, Oliio. On New Year's Eve,
the Gratis Community fellowship
of churches is holding a watch
(night service at Gratis Brethren
Church. One of the segments of
the service will be a three fold
'communion with members of five
other denominations participating.

VIrs

MRS. STELLA KERNS

s. Stella Kerns passed away on
CJtober 31, 1972 at the age of 81. She
\h been a member of the Cameron
I'pthren Church of W. Va. Her body
vis returned to Cameron, then
b"ied in the Highland Cemetery,
ftlmorial services were held by her
PBtor, Rev. Paul Richey.

WILLIAM H. COOK

Kr. William H. Cook of Cameron,
Va. died at his home on Septem-
b|- 13, 1972 at the age of 93. He had
b|n a member of the Cameron
B|?thren Church for several years.
Frieral services were conducted by

..-..-:,.....-.. .

his pastor, Rev. Paul Richey. Burial

was in the Sloniaker Cemetery.
# * *

MRS. RALPH WARD

Mrs. Ralph (Marjorie) Ward of
North Manchester, Indiana suffered
a fatal heart attack in her home,
Monday morning, October 16, 1972.
She was an active member of the
First Brethren Church of North
Manchester, Ind. Memorial services
were conducted by her pastor, Rev.
Woodrow Immel. Interment was in
the Chili Cemetery.

* * *

MRS. GLOE COMER

Mrs. Gloe Comer passed to her
eternal reward November 10 at the
Wabash County Hospital, at the age
of 86. She had served her Lord for
many years as a Sunday School
teacher at the First Brethren Church
of North Manchester, Indiana. She
is survived by one daughter and sev-
eral grandchildren. Memorial ser-
vices were conducted by Rev. Wood-
row Immel, with interment in Ke-

wanna, Indiana.

* * *

MRS. MARY OPAL GABLE

Mrs. Mary Opal Gable went to be
with her Lord on November 21, 1972
at the age of 69. She had been ill for
the preceding five months but during
that time she had maintained a
stable hope in her Savior. She had
served the First Brethren Church of
Cameron, W. Va. as a deaconess for
many years. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Paul Richey and
burial was in the Big Run Cemetery
near Cameron.

Goldenaires

Mr. and Mrs. George Coyle cele-
brated their 56th Wedding Anniver-
sary on Wednesday, November 29.
They are members of the First
Brethren Church of Goshen, Indiana.

Page Eleven

Weddings

MISHEL-POOR

Roberta Mishel and Edward Poor
were united in marriage on Sunday
evening, October 28, 1972 in the First
Brethren Church of North Man-
chester, Indiana with Rev Woodrow
Immel performing the ceremony.
Roberta is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Mishel.

SHROYER-ZERBE

Rita Jo Shroyer and Steven Zerbe
were united in marriage on August
19, 1972 at 7:30 in the Bethel United
Methodist Church near Dunkirk. The
Rev. William Hill, Pastor of Taylor
University performed the ceremony.
Both are students of Taylor Univer-
sity. Steven served for two years as
president of the National Brethren
Youth and at present is associate
pastor of the First Friends Church
in Marion. He was a member of the
Loree Brethren Church.

McINTYRE-ROGERS

Linda Mclntyre and Mike Rogers
were united in marriage on Sunday,
November 12, 1972 at the Washing-
ton Avenue Christian Church in
Elyria, Ohio. Rev. Fred Burkey offi-
ciated at the ceremony with Rev.
Ken Evans as assisting pastor. Mrs.
Rogers is a senior at Samaritan
Hospital School of Nursing while
Mike is a Junior at Ashland College
majoring in Sociology. Mike is also
a member of the Park Street Breth-
ren Church in Ashland, Ohio.

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH

Stockton, Calif. — 1 by Baptism

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The Brethren Evangel!

CHURCH
NEWS

jjfjjli

WSHmmihmm

FORT WAYNE, INDIANA

To the Brethren . . .

From time to time, we want to keep you informed
about progress at the Crestwood Brethren Church at
Fort Wayne, Indiana. At this point, the work here is
being made possible through your giving to both our
Indiana District Mission Board and our National Mis-
sion Board. Your giving enables them to provide the
work here at Fort Wayne a larger portion of the fin-
ancial needs each week. Our total budget calls for about
$70.00 per week over and above the amount provided
by our Mission Boards. This takes care of property
payments, insurance, Sunday School supplies and lit-
erature, utilities, and a part of the pastor's salary. As to
this date, the two families in the church, visitors, and
gifts from friends have helped us to care for our fin-
ancial needs. Praise the Lord! We "THANK YOU"
Brethren.

Our continuous need for your prayers are always
felt. We do feel that some of these prayers have been
answered, new children and a family or two are show-
ing new interest, but we need the power of the Holy
Spirit continuously working in our lives, that His Spirit
may continue to witness through each one of us here.

We thank the Lord for the Richard Troup family. All
five of the family have been faithful, even though there
have been great discouragements. This was the only
family left in the church when we arrived on Septem-
ber 6, 1972. Their willingness has extended to about
every phase of the work.

On November 5th, about 19 youth and 6 adults from
our Bryan Brethren Church came to Crestwood to help
take a survey of this area. From this survey, we have

;

found about 15 families who showed interest in c
church. We are following up each family, going out t4
by two to become acquainted and give them a spec!
invitation to attend services.

On November 19, about 24 youth and adults oaj
from The Warsaw Brethren Church to help us in takir
a survey of the Concordia Gardens Addition where tj|
pastor lives. Even though it was very cold and snowul
they covered about one half of this addition. Again,,
follow up program is taking place to contact each fa •
ily which showed interest. We want to thank each gro
for their great interest in this Home Mission Churl,
at Fort Wayne.

Knowing that only the work of the Holy Spirit a
our faithfulness will bring fruit for this harvest,
are trusting in the Lord for real miracles. We need t •
many continued prayers of the Brethren in all church

We are so grateful to the Elkhart First Brethi,
Church for their interest in supplying some of the fin;'
cial aid to our work on a quarterly basis. Since t|
Troup family came from the Elkhart Church, Ri
Charles Lowmaster, who was then the pastor, came
Fort Wayne for several months and help to begin tif >
new work. We continue to thank this church and th
present pastor, Rev. Dale RuLon for their help, reme
bering us in prayer and financially.

Our thoughts are being turned to the coming sumrr
when plans are now being made to have a Sumrr
Crusader Team, sponsored by our Board of Christi
Education with the great interest of their director, R
Fred Burkey, to help in a special program for childr
youth, and adults. We are trusting the Lord to send

ecember 16, 1972

Page Thirteen

iults from our area to continue this work in the fall
hen the crusader team will return to college and work.
From time to time, we have had groups come to visit.
Te are always happy to have Brethren from our church-
; come and see the church. We want to welcome any-
le to stop by when in the Fort Wayne area or plan to
st a class or group together and come for a special
sit.

No one knows better than a mission pastor, his family
id a family like the Richard Troups, the loneliness of
?ing in an area without the close fellowship of other
rethren people. Many of our churches take this for
-anted, but this is one reason it's always good to have
ir Brethren come visit.

As we continue to trust the Lord for His guidance
id help, we seek your daily prayers for us and the
ork which the Lord has led us to. Pray that we will
ntinue to surrender our all unto Him so that He can
;e us to His very best. Pray that the Holy Spirit will
^en and give receptive hearts to people who need Jesus
irist and His church. Pray that the Crestwood Breth-
n Church will always hold first, above all else, the
iimber one job of winning souls for Jesus Christ.
For this reason, we are here in Fort Wayne, Indiana,
ait the will of our Lord Jesus Christ may be accom-
jished. May our motto ever be, "CALLED TO WIN
\TD SERVE HIM."

Paul D. Tinkel,

Home Mission Pastor,

The Crestwood Brethren Church

NEWS FROM

ASHLAND COLLEGE

ASHLAND, Ohio, Dec. 5— The Ashland College
Ijeatre and College Choir have announced the cast for
-Mr combined Christmas production of the opera,
'jmahl and the Night Visitors."

jAmahl and the Night Visitors" written, by Gran-
3po Menotti was originally produced for television in
ifl. The story revolves around a poor shepherd boy
ijl his mother on a cold December night almost two
tlusand years ago who learn about the birth of a
'|ild" through a visit from three richly clothed orient-
a.|k.ings.

|dark Allton, an eighth grader at Ashland Junior High
Sliool, plays the title role of the shepherd boy Amahl.
Hi mother is played by Barbara Stentz, a senior ele-
tr|ntary education major from Nova. Miss Stenz has
4©ared on AC's stage before in a number of operas
B musicals.

'he three kings are sung by Jon McKnight, David
A?r and Eric Schussler. McKnight, a freshman voice

^flVft RU <s

major from Rochester, N.Y., plays the part of Kasper,
the eldest king. Magis Melchior and Balthazar roles by
seniors David Aber, Pittsburgh, Pa. and Eric Schussler
of Ashland, respectively. Both are senior music majors.
Ron Blake, a junior from Homeworth plays the Page,
the escort for the three kings.

Amahl and his mother are also visited by a group of
shepherds who wish to pay homage through gifts and
dance. These parts are played by 16 members of the
AC choir. The shepherd's dance is done by Michelle
Spognanzi and Susan Ellis under the choreography of
Ethel Battin, Mansfield.

Jack Johnston, Murray Hudson and Calvin Rogers
are combining their talents in the direction of the
musical and theatrical aspects of the opera. John Shultz,
a junior from Republic, is stage manager.

"Amahl and the Night Visitors" was presented Thurs-
day, Friday and Saturday (Dec. 7, 8 and 9) at 8:15 p.m.
in the Hugo Young Theatre. There were also matinees
at 1:15 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday.

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EMERGENCY NEED EXISTS!

(1) YOUR BRETHREN PUBLISHING CO.
We need: Increased SUPPORT IN
Finances
Prayer
Service recognition

(2) FINANCES— We ASK $1.00 per member on
the basis of 17,000 members.

-Total as the goal : $17,000.

—We RECEIVE only about 500 per mem-
ber or total of $7,000 to $8,000 per year.

— If we ARE in your budget — could you
INCREASE your designated support to
us or take up a special offering to sup-
plement that allotment?

(3) PRAYER — We need and ask your prayerful
support to undergird our efforts to serve our
denomination in those areas and purposes for
which the Company exists.

— We pray for Wisdom in making decisions
— We pray for courage in establishing

policy
— We need added faith to persevere in a
very difficult time for Religious periodi-
cals and publishing.

Please support us with your
intercessory prayers.

ecember 16, 1972 Page Fifteen

(4) SERVICE RECOGNITION— "No one appre-
ciates us !" This feeling wants to dominate
as a temptation, even though it may only be
true in a very few instances.

—"Milton received only $50 for 'PARA-
DISE LOST' "

—"Beethoven LOST $100 on his NINTH
SYMPHONY"

— "Ross, the discoverer of malaria control,
died in poverty"

— Do YOU appreciate the work of your
Publishing Board and the other boards
of the denomination?

(5) UPDATE — We have tried new innovations
to improve the church organ, THE BRETH-
REN EVANGELIST.

— The print shop has been refurbished and
the Bookstore has been remodeled and
expanded.

— Newer and more modern equipment has
been installed in the last few years to
facilitate these improvements.

— A satellite bookstore has been opened in
Indiana.

—PROMOTIONAL space is contributed
to all the Boards and major concerns of
the denomination through the medium of
the printed page, THE BRETHREN
EVANGELIST.

If these efforts are appreciated, would you
express same with increased support —
FINANCIALLY

PRAYERFULLY

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YOUR THOUGHTFUL CONSIDERATION

IN THESE MATTERS WILL BE

GREATLY APPRECIATED.

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The Brethren Evangeli1

tyet 7<^e IRed Out!

For several years the Board of Directors
of The Brethren Publishing Company has
labored endlessly to "get the red out" of our
financial statements.

This year's goal of $1.00 per member for
the Publication Day Offering, if attained,
would be a giant step in this direction.

HELP US GET THE RED OUT! !

Whether the church supports the Publica-
tion Day Offering in its budget or through
special offering, won't you plan now to give
your fair share to assist in "getting the red
out"? ? ?

ember 16, 1972

Page Seventeen

WAYS YOU CAN GIVE THE
BRETHREN PUBLISHING CO.
A BOOST. . . .

1. Buy your Church and Church School
supplies here.

2. Support THE BRETHREN EVANGELIST
by placing this church magazine in every
home in your congregation.

3. Give generously when the Publication
Day Offering is received in your church
during the month of January.

/ \

Page Eighteen

The Brethren Evangelt

FACE TO FACE . . .

The Brethren Publishing Company solicits
your support in helping it "face up" to the
responsibilities placed upon it by The Breth-
ren Church through promoting the Publica-
tion Day Offering. Your continued financial
support helps give us the confidence to meet
tomorrow "face to face."

whom God
hath
joined . . .

Brethren Publishing Company and the Breth-
ren Church are joined in a lasting venture that
depends to a very large measure on mutual
support. The month of January extends to the
Church its opportunity to shoulder its part of this
mutual obligation. Give to support Brethren
Publishing Company through your local church.

kxanber 16, 1972

Page Nineteen

A WELCOME SIGN OF THE TIMES

411 tt Kill

The Publishing Company does not have any
pried sales representatives "on the road" as
je might say but there are a few who voluntarily
:Ve their services as such and do so as a labor
I love.

;We would like to recognize one such person at
'is time in conjunction with the emphasis on
UBLICATION DAY OFFERING for the month
I January.

(The accompanying photograph depicts a sign
lat was painted by Mr. Harold Haenes, a pro-
fesional sign painter and a member of the First
Ifethren Church in South Bend, Indiana. It was

his idea to paint this sign to be installed in the
lobby of the building as a means to bolster the
list of subscribers to THE BRETHREN EVAN-
GELIST in this church.

The pastor of the South Bend Church informs
me that Mr. Haenes has taken care of the WAY
SIDE PULPIT sign ministry in front of the
church for 30 years.

We express our deepest appreciation to Mr.
Haenes for his contribution to the Brethren
Publishing Company and commend him highly for
his unselfish stewardship toward the work of the
Lord. (Editor's note)

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The Brethren Evang* tf

BECAUSE BRETHREN CARE

Because Brethren do care, we have a dwelling, designed to provide
comfort, fellowship, and contentment for elderly people. The name of this
residence, BRETHREN CARE, is not an adjective and a noun, merely
a title; it is a complete sentence, a noun and a verb — Brethren do care
about and for the veterans and heroes of life.

In view of this concern, how fitting, if we would establish a custom
of remembering these people in a tangible way, as follows :

When death has taken one of our friends or loved ones, instead of
spending sums of money — large or small — for flowers, which endure so
briefly, we might memorialize and honor the departed one by giving this
amount to provide for the living here among us. Such an act would not
only pay tribute to our loved one, but would bring untold comfort and
blessing — a genuine commemoration and demonstration that BRETHREN
CARE.

If you would like to make such a memorial gift, make the check pay-
able to: BRETHREN CARE, indicate the name of the person in whose
memory it is given and mail to:

BRETHREN CARE

2000 Center Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805

cember 16, 1972

Page Twenty-one

news

MISSIONARY BOARD 1973

ymrf*9

Rev. Woodrow Immel, President
of the Missionary Board

Rev. W. St. Clair Benshoff,

retiring president

of the Missionary Board

During the election in the August, 1972 meeting of
Ee Missionary Board, Rev. Woodrow Immel was elected
Resident for 1973; Mr. Thomas Stoffer, First Vice
liesident; Rev. James Naff, Second Vice President; Rev.
Bden Gilmer, Third Vice President, and Mrs. Joan
link, Treasurer.

kt the close of the November board meeting, retiring
liesident W. St. Clair Benshoff turned the gavel over
t the new president, Rev. Immel.

,Ftev. W. St. Clair Benshoff has served on the Mission-
ed Board for three terms of three years each and has
ten president for the last three and one half years.

He is retiring from the board through rule of tenure.
Our prayers go with him as he goes off the Board and
we know his interest in Brethren Missions will be no
less even though not a member of the Board.

Rev. Woodrow Immel is the pastor of the North Man-
chester, Indiana Brethren church and is serving his third
term as a member of the Missionary Board. He has been
serving as First Vice President of the board and chair-
man of the Home Missions Commission (previously the
Kentucky Committee). His contribution has been con-
siderable over the years and we know the Lord will
use him in this new responsibility.

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BUDGET MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

The members of the Missionary Board met on Novem-
ber 14 through 16 for their annual budget meeting and
to take care of other year end business of the Mission-
ary Board. A budget for 1973 was adopted totaling
$313,715 including the new outreach in Church Exten-
sion (see the BRETHREN EVANGELIST for November
4, 1972, page 18), the beginning of the new overseas
field in Colombia, and the start of the Special ministry
among Spanish speaking people in Tucson.

In other action the Board adopted a complete revision
of the World Missionary Handbook. This revision has
been in the project stage for over a year and will be put
into effect on January 1, 1973.

A report was heard concerning the new Evangelism
program for Church Extension. Rev. Arden Gilmer will
begin his training with Campus Crusade for Christ in
January, 1973, continuing through June, 1973. He will be
located in the Des Moines, Iowa area for this training and
upon completion will return to his church at Vander-
grift, Pennsylvania. The Board expressed its appreciation
to the Pleasant View Brethren Church far their interest
and cooperation in this new program.

The Ten Dollar Club call for the first half of 1973
was assigned to the Fort Scott, Kansas church towards
their planned relocation.

Authorization was given for Ray Aspinall to reti
to Ashland from Fuller Seminary during the Christr
vacation for research for his thesis on the History
the Brethren Church in Argentina.

Approved a request from the Nunez church in Bue:
Aires to plan construction on the front part of our he
quarters property. This building addition is needed
cause of the growth of this local church.

A report was given concerning the Juan Car
Miranda family with concern expressed for their pi
lems involving citizenship and adjustment to the ecoiw
ics of Argentina today.

The Board was informed of a proposed plan for £
eral Nigerian churchmen to visit the United States d
ing April, May, and June of 1973 as a part of the 5
Anniversary Celebration of the Nigerian Mission <
Church. Though the visit is being planned by the Chu:
of the Brethren, some visits will be made by these n
to Brethren Churches due to our cooperative work
Nigeria. More will be publicized about this visit in
future. In conjunction with the 50th Anniversary R
M. Virgil Ingraham, General Secretary of the Mission;
Board was honored with an invitation to represent
Brethren denomination at the celebration as were p
missionaries to Nigeria of the Brethren Church.

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The Home Missions Commission of the Board reported
i progress at Lost Creek. Present indebtedness of
iverside Christian Training School stands at approxi-
ately $7,800 with $1,000 anticipated from Governmental
ipport programs. The greatest needs beyond retiring
e indebtedness were a NEW school bus and the con-
ruction of a maintenance building so that bus and
her maintenance could be accomplished indoors. A
bthing room would be a part of such a building. Grat-
ade was expressed for the voluntary labors of Chester
])itler now in charge of maintenance at Lost Creek for
|e Missionary Board.

The Bradley Moores' are now located at the Krypton
ble Center. Bradley is teaching in a school south of
izard and helping in the work at Krypton evenings
id week-ends.

After discussion concerning the need for pastors in
the Mid -West District and especially in the mission
church at Derby, Kansas, action was taken to seek a
man in accordance with guidelines of the new policies
for Church Extension work and to assist the district at
the same time as possible.

The Board was informed that the Newark, Ohio Breth-
ren Church has now assumed the responsibility for the
outstanding loans so that the national Mission Board no
longer has a contingent liability for these loans. Con-
tributions from the Ten Dollar Club have assisted this
church, enabling them to take the responsibility on
their own.

The next meeting of the Missionary Board was set
for April 9-11, 1973 in the offices at Ashland, Ohio.

MORE TOOLS FOR EDEN BIBLE INSTITUTE

"Don't drop it!" Shop tools bein<j unloaded
at the Eden Bible Institute

The Eden Bible Institute has purchased power
tools to add to the equipment taken to Argentina
by the Juan Carlos Mirandas. This equipment
will enable the Institute to offer work to the
students on the Institute grounds for their living
expenses and tuition.

The equipment was purchased used and is worth
many times the price paid. We Praise God for
his guiding hand.

The Brethren Evang<4

THE FREUD CULT

(or, God's People In The Devil's World)

Matthew 7:15-29

by Rev. James I. Naff

Pastor of the St. James Brethren Churcf
St. James, Maryland

OUR NATION is toying with a dangerous new idea.
Twice a world Savior, we have now begun to won-
der if our people will save one another, We have a
"who cares" attitude. Who Cares:

1. That in New York City, when a man attacked
28 year old Catherine Genovese on her way
home from work no one came to her aid. Three
times he came back to stab her running away
each time she screamed. 38 people heard her
but none offered aid of any kind, not even a
telephone call to police.

2. That in Chicago 60 persons ignored a uniformed
policeman cries for assistance as he battled
two youth.

3. That in Santa Clara several motorists saw a
taxicab driver being robbed but none summoned
police.

4. That in San Pedro motorists saw two policend
struggling with a would-be suicide on an ;|i
foot bridge, but none offered help.

5. That in New York City a Broadway crofl
stood by while 8 men stomped 2.

6. That in New York City a Bronx crowd worn
not rescue a naked girl from a rapist's atta j

7. That bystanders fled from a 19 year old colic,
student who had been stabbed by the leader |
a gang of toughs. "I went over to a car tl
had stopped to watch. They rolled up th
windows and drove away — I went to a trucl
he pulled around me and drove away. Noibc
on the street helped me." 20

8. That in Dayton, Ohio a dozen persons watcl
Josephine Johnson drown on the top of 1

Member 16, 1972

car in the Great Miami River without helping
in any way to rescue her.

9. That a woman with hate on her face screeches
at a small negro child entering a New Orleans
School.

10. That a crowd jeers at a white minister taking
his child to the same school

11. That a crowd threatens a Roman Catholic
Priest.

12. That a synagogue is bombed in Peoria, Illinois.

13. That non-white delegates receive obscene, abu-
sive letters.

14. That our morals are all but lost:
— immodesty of clothing,
— public figures flaunt their adultery and

prostitution,
— nudity in magazines, theater and movies,
— gambling prevalent

(Florida legalized gambling 1935-1937, "Gam-
blers and unsavory underworld characters in-
filtrated the state from all over the country.
Crime rates jumped. Delinquency increased.
Disrespect for law spread over our state in a
wave. One could almost feel the moral strength
of the state ebbing away," said Governor Leroy
Collins who discontinued gambling in the
state.") 2i

Ve don't even want to accept the blame for our own

s! "The Devil made me do it!" But God says, "If

say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar,

3 His Word is not in us," (I John 1:10)

\. lot of our self-assurance can be blamed on the

Bier of psychoanalysis, who has been instrumental in

ikping modern education and thereby our loves.

i'mund Freud was a Moravian Jew born May 6, 1856

S practising in Vienna. His ethic was old as mankind,

ijjust gave it a new name. His teaching glorified the

Isual — the pleasure of the moment, of the group or of

1 strongest determines conduct. Do what comes natu-

ly ; disallow all inhibitions. Man is not accountable for

ij behavior for he acts upon environment conditioned

pulse. Therefore, moral codes and sin are meaningless.

pis philosophy is seen and felt in every phase of life

(Today's Freudian Society.

)j EDUCATION— God has been expelled; moral and
j ritual standards along with all absolutes of truth
j I morality have been rejected; they reject all de-
Adable criteria for evaluation of right and wrong. The
mlt is either a morality or immorality. In a survey
: 3,500 students in 27 schools:

12% did not consider stealing wrong
| 15% did not consider vandalism wrong
7% did not consider sexual .abuses wrong
75% thought lying and cheating were essential to

survival and success in modern society
tudents favor elimination of grading systems, z which
aid lead to meaningless degrees. But this is not as
«■ as the "non-Christian," in fact "anti-Christian"
r.ning received.
"Secular education affirms in faith that 'in the be-
ginning was chance,' that man is an animal, that
truth is relative, that history has no meaning, that
life has no purpose and that death is the end. These
are all articles of faith." 1 5

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"Additional but distinctively Christian con-
cerns include the theory of evolution taught
education without Biblical morality, sensitivity
techniques that deny the sanctify of the govern-
ment without regard for authority, and psy-
chology without God."14

"A conference on human sexuality, held at the
University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus during the
last school year, included speakers who advocated
and said they practiced homosexuality, lesbianism,
adultery, trial marriages and abortion. While the
speakers proclaimed their immoral doctrines and
mocked traditional marriage and family relation,
members of the audience cheered these so called
liberating ideas. Some of these advocates, as well
as some of the students, are preparing to be teach-
ers in our public schools."11

"Students in public teacher-training institutions
are regularly subjected to writers and speakers who
are not afraid to speak out against biblical truth.
Dean Wooldridge, whose writings are used in many
psychology and education courses, states: 'There is
obviously no room for a personal God in a world
that obeys inexorable (rigid) physical laws.' He
further suggests: 'The concept of absolute God-
given standards of morality is by no means essential
to a lawful and orderly society.' Langdon Long-
streth, an educational psychologist, attempts to
silence any ideas regarding supernatural causes of
events by stating: 'We cannot appeal to supernatural
causes to explain why a natural cause could not
be found. Rather, the conclusion must be that the
natural cause still exists but that we could not
find it."1 2

"In one class at a midwestern university, students
were asked to prepare a sample lesson for their
major area of study. One coed, who was preparing
to become a public school teacher, carefully out-
lined an American history lesson in which she com-
pared early American revolutionaries and current
day radicals. She summarized the colonists' attitudes
toward England during the Revolutionary War,
citing examples of Colonists who defied British law
and government, refused to pay taxes, or destroyed
government property. She concluded that a true
American today is one who defies government, dis-
obeys its laws and favors revolution. It is sobering
to realize that this young woman will soon grad-
uate and take her place in a social studies class,
teaching revolution and anarchy." io

"Recent attempts to pass legislation aimed at
providing early childhood education awakens even
greater concern regarding the use of behavior mod-
ification techniques. Such legislation could mean
that the school's influence in a child's life would
begin three or four years earlier than it does now.
Eventually, infants could be placed under the in-
fluence of the government's educational institutions
from birth onward, thus giving schools the dom-
inant role in child-rearing."13

IN FAMILY LIFE — sex deviation a pre- or extra-marital
sex are considered justifiable. Common law marriage
no longer bears any stigma. Trial marriages and easy

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divorce have become stepping stones in the search for
compatibility. Parental authority has become a relic
of tribal cultures — don't inhibit children with discipline.
The Presbyterian Journal summed it up in an article,
"How To Raise A Crook."

1. Begin from infancy to give the child everything
he wants. This way he will grow up to believe
that the world owes him a living.

2. When he picks up bad words, laugh at him. It
will encourage him to pick up 'cuter' phrases
that will blow the top off your head later.

3. Never give him any spiritual training. Wait
until he is twenty-one and then let him decide
for himself.

4. Avoid the use of the word 'wrong.' It may
develop a guilt complex. This will condition
him to believe later when he is arrested for
stealing a car that society is against him and
he is being persecuted.

5. Pick up anything he leaves lying around—
books, shoes, clothing. Do everything for him
so he will be experienced in throwing the re-
sponsibility onto others.

6. Let him read any printed matter he can get
his hands on. Be careful the silverware and
drinking glasses are sterilized, but let his mind
feed on garbage.

7. Quarrel frequently in the presence of the chil-
dren. They won't be too shocked when the home
is broken up.

8. Give the child all the spending money he wants.
Never let him earn his own. Why should he
have things as tough as you had them?

9. Satisfy his craving for food, drink, and comfort.
See that every desire is gratified. Denial may
lead to harmful frustrations.

10. Take his part against the neighbors, teachers,
and policemen. They are all prejudiced against
your child.

11. When he gets into real trouble, apologize for
yourself by saying, T never could do -anything
with him.'

Because of the decay of family life:

"One third of our firstborn children in the United
States from 1964 through 1966 were conceived out
of wedlock.

In 1969 there were an estimated 400,000 illegiti-
mate births in the United States.

A recent survey disclosed that 'at least 50% of
the female dropouts from high school are pregnant.'

Today, veneral disease is out of control in the
United States. It is the number one communicable
disease and the number two killer among commun-
icable diseases.

More than one million American women each
year resort to illegitimate abortions. An estimated
8,000 women die every year from the conse-
quences."?1

So, Freud's permissiveness has -all but destroyed the
home. "A permissive home is a home where parents
don't love enough to exercise the authority that Christ
gave them."14 So, are the kids really to blame when
they go wrong?

We read in the paper, we hear on the air

Of killing and stealing and crime everywhere;

We sigh and we say, as we notice the trend,

This young generation — where will it end?

But can we be sure it's their fault alone?

Too much money to spend; too much idle time;!

Too many movies of passion and crime;

Too many books not fit to be read;

Too much evil in what they hear said;

Too many kids encouraged to roam;

Too many parents who don't stay at home.

Youth doesn't make the movies; they don't write

the books;

That paint the gay pictures of gangsters and croo I
They don't make the liquor, they don't run the ba
They don't make the laws and they don't make

the cars.
They don't make the drugs that idle the brain,
It's all done by older folks, greedy for gain.
And how many cases, we find that it's true. . . J
The label 'Delinquency' . . . fits older folks, too]

IN WELFARE — Freudianism encourages a "hand-oif
government that supports those who won't work fril :
the cradle to the grave.

IN BUSINESS — There has come a moral sag due
Freudianism teaching that there is no sin or absohj'
moral code. Padded expense accounts, internatkwj;
schemes, bribes, kick -backs and price fixing are t|
rule, not the exception.

I
IN LABOR — rich labor leaders grow richer at the 4
pense of the laboring man while the wage-price spifl
starves out the man on a fixed wage. Labor now gd
91% of the corporate dollar while management mi|
divide the other 9% between corporate dividends a).
expansion. Gangster control is rearing its ugly hej.
more and more in the unions. j

IN THE ARTS— of the 35,000 movies produced in tl
last 20 years, only 20 had religious themes and mi
tore down public morals. Art has turned to sexual
terests including deviation and the impressionism
sick minds. A recent committee report branded TV
a causative factor in anti-social behavior.18

". . . there has been shown to be a causative re
tionship between viewing violence on TV and si
sequent behavior. And I think it is not imports
to argue whether the number is 10% or 20% or 30
We have a large population, and if 10% or 20 milli
children become aggressive and engage in antisoc
acts, that is far too many."19

And in music there has been no major contribution
religious music in a century. The whole world has go
mad for jazz and rock with their African rhythm hj
noptic effect, and the church has fallen into the trc
Meanwhile, the music is being used by our enemi-

"The House Committee on Un-American Activit:
annual report for 1960, 61, and 62 identified Seeg
as being a Communist Party member and he w
again cited in 1967. In January 1967, Seeger we
to East Germany to receive the Communist E<
German Peace Prize Medal. He has set up coff
houses outside military camps to sing anti-Viet Ns
songs to young servicemen, Noebel said.

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Seeger's latest Columbia album is entitled
'Dangerous Songs' and it includes such winners as
'The Pill,' 'Draft-Dodger Rag,' and 'Mao Tse-Tung.'
He also has a Columbia album entitled 'We Shall
Overcome' and in small print on the flip side it says
that royalties of Freedom Songs are donated to the
Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, Atlan-
ta, Georgia.

Noebel pointed out that 'for the past 22 years,
ever since the Communists set up People's Songs,
| Inc., in 1946, nearly 75% of the folk field has re-
grettably been captured by the subversive elements
of this country."8

CRIMINOLOGY — for years we have had bleeding

irt judges, plush jails and pampered criminals, but

v we have gone the last mile by outlawing (at least

lporarily) capital punishment. Meanwhile, crime

es soar. The national crime rate increased 7% while

imrban areas saw an increase of 11%.1 7 Perhaps an

icle by former "Lutheran Hour" preacher Dr. Walter

Maier partly pinpoints the reason.

"I read recently of a young man in a state pen-

{ itentiary, sentenced to death for murder. On the

last afternoon of his life, when the warden came

|| to his cell and told him that his mother was waiting

to see him, the condemned murderer sprang to his

| feet, shouting, 'You tell that woman that I have to

die tomorrow morning at sunrise and that she is

to blame for it! I don't want to see her. She never

taught me to do right and never punished me when

I did wrong. No matter what I said or did, it was

always right, until at last I became a criminal; and

now I must die for her neglect. Tell her what I

said: I don't want to see her at all.' ">6

RELIGION — prayer has been called an escape mech-
sm; the Bible strictly of human origin and therefore
unacceptable authority for morals; God is only a
ijsonification of the best in human relationships; sin
isn't exist for all of our actions are determined by
tironment; and, Jesus was only a great moral leader,
i God incarnate. This has come about through liberal
firch leaders. Let us demonstrate with some
ljitation.

jlishop John A. T. Robinson in Honest To God.
j "The sanctions of Sinai have lent their terrors, and
people no longer accept the authority of Jesus as a
great moral teacher. Robbed of its supernatural
supports, men find it difficult to take seriously a
code of living that confessedly depended on them."24
"The fact that the old landmarks are disappearing
is not something simply to be deplored. If we have
the courage, it is something to be welcomed — as a
challenge to Christian ethics, to shake itself loose
from the supports of supernaturalistic legalism—
for nothing of itself can always be labeled wrong.
One cannot, for instance, start from the position
'sex relations before marriage' or 'divorce' are
wrong or sinful in themselves."2 5

piscopalian Joseph Fletcher in Situation Ethics:

"Therefore, in the relativities of this world where
conscience labors to do the right thing, we may
always do what would be evil in some context if
in this circumstance love gains the balance. It is
love's business to calculate gains and losses and to

act for the sake of its success. On this ground
then, we must flatly oppose the classical means-
ends rule in Christian ethics and moral theology."26

Time Magazine

"The twentieth century sexual revolution directly
challenges Christianity and its basic teaching
against fornication and adultery. Some progressive
church thinkers now advocate a 'New Morality' to
take account of the facts of life. What they propose
is an ethic based on love rather that law in which
the ultimate criterion for right and wrong is not
divine command but the individual's subjective per-
ception of what is good for himself and his neighbor
in each given situation."27

IN RECREATION— where all too often we choose the
harmful and corrupting way, rather than the upbuilding
and good.

"One recent poll in Canada revealed 39% of those
surveyed like to see spectator sports erupt into
violence! All too often violence is evident at sport-
ing events"7
Gambling is fast becoming a nationwide "sport" yet
a member of Gamblers Anonymous says:

"It is difficult to say whether the gambler or his
wife is the more physically, mentally and emotion-
ally damaged by the ravages of a gambling binge."6
(Scriptural basis condemning gambling are: (1) poor
stewardship of possessions — Eph. 4:28; (2) condemna-
tion of materialism and covetousness — Matt. 6:24-34;
and, (3) condemnation of those seeking personal gain
at another's loss— Matt. 22:37-40.)

God saw the Freudian Ethic coming. Through Paul
the Apostle He paints a picture of people living accord-
ing to the "New Morality," which is the result of Freud's
permissiveness. The listing is as modern as the latest
news cast. (II Tim. 3:1-5)

Men shall be lovers of self
Covetous
Boastful
Proud
Blaspemers
Disobedient
Unthankful

Without natural affection
Truce breakers
Fierce

Despisers of good
Traitors
Heady

High-minded

Lovers of pleasure more than of God
Having a form of godliness, but no power
God's response to this kind of living is the same today
as it was in Paul's day, whether those guilty be "in"
or "out" of the Church, (see Rom. 1:22-32)

When the people became vain in their imaginations,
God gave them up — to their uncleanness (sex-devi-
ation)
God gave them up — to their vile affections (homo-
sexuality, lesbianism) they cast
God out of their knowledge
God gave them up — to their reprobate mind (sin

filled minds)

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"Who knowing the judgment of God, that they

which commit such things are worthy of death, not

only do the same but have pleasure in them that

do them" (Rom. 1:32).

But this is NOT in accord with God's design for man.

God created man in his own image as the highest order

of creation. Man was to be subject to God and creation

was to be subject to man (Gen. 1:26-28). Man was to

be free to learn all possible about his universe (Heb.

2:6-7).

To aid man in achieving his best, God gave him law.
The law was written in the heart, until codified by the
finger of God on Sinai (Ex. 20: 1-17). i

No other gods — God must be at the center, or things

won't go well.
No images — futility of putting hopes in material

things.
No cursing — don't profane, exploit, trifle with or use

selfishly your relationship with God.
Keep the Sabbath Holy — give the relationship posi-
tive time, affection and cultivation.
Honor parents — the home and family are a sacred

institution.
No adultery — the sacredness of sexuality WITHIN

marriage only.
No Stealing — the sacredness of property rights and

the obligation to give value due.
No false witness — the sacredness of reputation.
No coveting — the danger of an unsound heart.
Jesus re-codified the law in the precepts of the "Ser-
mon on the Mount" (Matt. 5-7), so there is no way to
escape God's "freedom laws" even in the church age.
God warns that there is a price to pay for wilful dis-
obedience (Matt. 5:17-19; 19:17; Luke 16:17; I John 5:3;
Rev. 14:12). Therefore, it would be wise to fulfill the
suggestion of Psalm 119:11, "Thy word have I hid in
mine heart that I might not sin against Thee."

But, we find no ability within ourselves to be obedient
to God's law. Like Paul, the good we know we should be
doing we find impossible, but the evil comes so easy.
We find our lives full of sin when we want to be pure.
All of us are full of sin (Rom. 3:10). Therefore, we carry
in ourselves the seed which will bear the fruit of death
—physical and spiritual (Rom. 6:23a). "And whosoever
was not found written in the Book of Life was cast into
the Lake of Fire" (Rev. 20:15).

There IS an answer: "But as many as received Him,
to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even
to them that believe on His Name" (John 1:12). Such
persons — the Born Again — find "living the life" easy,
for the Master says, "I am come that they might have
life, and that they might have it more abundantly"
(John 10:10b). The basis for the "Abundant life" is
that it is an "exchanged" life. Tom Landry, coach of
the Dallas Cowboys said:

"Football was once my whole life. It was my relig-
ion. It was all I ate and slept and talked. Had there
been a Super Bowl when I was in high school or
college, or as a pro, that would have been my ulti-
mate goal.

I still want to be at the top of my profession and
I want our team to be the best in football. But when
you place your ambitions within the Christian
framework and make serving Christ the top priority
in your life, you find real happiness and a satis-
fying purpose for living."3

This "exchanged life" will destroy The Freudian Et I:.
It will destroy its permissiveness and also its lack|f
concern. The result will be a fellowship of concer'-
concern for the safety of others; concern for the hun|i
rights of others; concern for morality; and, cone a
for the soul's of lost mankind. Let us go for broke ji
concern for others. See it summed up in Luke 10 : 30-3 j-
The Good Samaritan.

Concern Cost Involvement

He had to SEE the need.

He had to STEP DOWN from the donkey.

He had to TOUCH the fallen man.

He had to ENDANGER himself.
Concern Cost Possessions

He had to pour HIS OIL on the wounds.

He had to refresh him from HIS OWN SUPP
of drink.

He had to put him on HIS OWN MOUNT.

He had to cover him with HIS OWN CLOTHES.
Concern Cost Time

HIS BUSINESS had to be put to one side.

HIS PLEASURE had to be forgotten.

He had to stay at least ONE NIGHT*.
Concern Cost Money

He had to use HIS MONEY for LODGING.

He had to use HIS MONEY for MEDICINE.

He had to use HIS MONEY for FOOD and DRtt

Our Freudian Society: like a car rolling down hill
high gear at top RPM with no brakes or steering,!;
headed for destruction. It's time to bail out, lest you i>
destroyed with it. The only answer is Christ. Make Hji
your Saviour and Lord today.

FOOTNOTES

1 "If The Foundations Be Destroyed:, Walter H. Judd i
Decision, Aug. 1968

2 P. 62 "Take Me To Your Leader," Ben Haden, The Chris I
Reader, Aug./Sept. 1972

3 P. 62, Ibid.

4 P. 63, Ibid.

5 Pp. 1, 2 "They're Betting Against You," The Christian Real
Aug./Sept. 1972

6 P. 3, Ibid.

7 P. 43, "Win At All Costs": Gipe and Petty, The Plain Truth,
1971

8 P. 3, Life Lines, V. 10, N. 147, Dec. 9, 1968

c> P. 14, "Permissiveness: Curse of Western Society," MereO,
The Plain Truth, March 1971

10 P. 5, "What's Happening In Today's Schools," Nelson, Good M
Broadcaster, Sept. 1972

1 l Ibid.

12 Ibid.

13 P. 7, Ibid.

H P. 17, "The Myths of Public Education," J. F. Blanchard, (|
News Broadcaster, Sept. 1972

15 P. 18, Ibid.

1 6 Dr. Walter A. Maier, Lutheran Hour

17 P. 22, "Hagerstown Crime up 16.2% in 1971," The Mor I
Herald, Hagerstown, Md., Sept. 7, 1972

ISP. 92, "How TV Violence Affects Children" — Official Frndir i
U.S. News and World Report, April 17, 1972

19 P. 93, Ibid. |

20 "Who Cares," Gross, Look, Sept. 8, 1964

2 1 Parade, 1959

2 2 Faith, Prayer and Tract League, Grand Rapids, Mich.

23 Radar News, Brubaker

24 P. 109, "Honest to God," 'ohn A. T. Robinson, Westminster Pr!
Phila., 1963

25 Pp. 117, 118, Ibid.

26 P. 132, Situation Ethics, Joseph Fletcher, Westminster Pr
Phila., 1966 J

27 P. 42, Time, March 5, 1965

member 16, 1972

Page Twenty-nine

World Religious News

in Keview

CL LARSON, FREE CHURCH

UTOR, TAKEN AT 56

CANCER
Minneapolis (EP) — In the city of

birth, Mel Larson died here Oct.
of cancer a week after he wrote

last item for the Evangelical
a,con.

ormerly a sports writer for the
nneapolis Tribune, the University
j Minnesota letter-man (golf) was
| founder and first president of
j Free Church Youth Fellowship.
I edited Youth for Christ Maga-
|e (now Campus Life) for five
irs and was editor of the Evan-
ical Beacon, official publication of

Evangelical Free Church, for 15
irs. He served for two years as
isident of the Evangelical Press
sociation.

lis funeral on Wednesday after -
)n, Nov. 1, conducted at Central
?e Church here by Pastor Lloyd
rt Dixhorn, was packed with
>nds who participated in the tri-
i.phal service.

Mel was characteristically thank-
ij for everything," stated his wife
Tolyn Alfors Larson, whom he
ljrried at Rockford, 111., in 1944.
:sy have two children, James and

llel wrote 23 books before a malig-
lpcy first diagnosed in 1969 finally
ijk his life. He worked at home
ill in the hospital right up to the
^ek before he died.
^. delightful sense of humor, a
Ifotion to his Lord, to his family,
i writing, and to sports, made Mel
choice friend to thousands.

Ition's capital bids
|r graham crusade

Washington, D.C. (EP) — Evan-
Jjist Billy Graham has been in-
r*d to hold a crusade in the na-
il's capital next year.

lep. Wilmer (Vinegar Bend)
Mzell (R. -N.C.) is chairman of an
i| hoc committee that has been set
a to bring Mr. Graham to Washing -
:u for a crusade.

Mr. Mizell, a former National
League baseball pitcher and a lay
preacher of the Christian and
Missionary Alliance, said that al-
though there are no definite plans
yet, he is going on the assumption
that the crusade will be held next
year.

The congressman pointed out that
a crusade next year would coincide
with Key '73, the national evangel-
istic effort in which more than 100
Churches and Christian organiza-
tions are cooperating.

An invitation has been extended
to Mr. Graham by Mayor Walter E.
Washington and D.C. Delegate Wal-
ter Fauntroy, an ordained Baptist
clergyman. Dr. Walter H. Smyth, the
evangelist's campaign coordinator,
indicated that a response will be
made "by late August."

Washington has been host to two
Billy Graham crusades, in 1952 and
1960.

CANADIAN MENNONITES

MARK SESQUICENTENNIAL

Kitchener, Ont. (EP)— The West-
ern Ontario Mennonite Conference,
representing 16 progressive church-
es, and the Mennonite Historical
Society of Ontario are celebrating
the 150th anniversary of the coming
of the Amish Mennonites to this
area.

Their number today is approxi-
mately 2,400 in 16 congregations.
Eight years ago they took official
action to drop the Amish name and
are now known as the Western
Ontario Mennonite Conference.

A small number, about 400, of
Old Order Amish adhere to 16th
century tradition and shun all
modernity.

Their survival is due largely to
their isolation — an inconspicuous life
without interference.

Part of their celebration is the
presentation of an original three-act
historical pageant which attempts to
catch the spirit and the faith of
their hardy Amish forefathers.

GOSPEL AIN'T JAZZ,*
SINGER WON'T CHANGE IT

Fort Belvoir, Va. (EP)— "With a
voice like mine I could pull a lot
more dollars if I'd jazz it for the TV,
but I won't jazz the Gospel. Gospel
ain't jazz; Gospel is Gospel!"

This is what J. Robert Bradley,
baritone gospel singer, told a report-
er here following a four-day unpaid
series of performances at an army
chapel, which included his unabashed
witnessing for Christ.

"Now, who will stand up for
Jesus? Anyone here for Jesus?" he
asked. Everyone stood up.

"If you're not looking for Christ,
just sit. Go on and sit; it won't make
no difference." No one sat.

"Now I want you to turn to some-
body— I don't care if they're black
as coal or as white as buttermilk —
and tell them you love them. Do it
now." Everyone did.

The reporter (for The Washing-
ton Post) noted that here and there
was an "embarrassed grin as a
grown man clasped hands with a
stranger, but everyone passed the
love around."

Bradley was trained at the well-
known music schools of Juilliard in
New York and Peabody in Baltimore
and took private concert singing les-
sons. He is described by music
critics as unique among Gospel sing-
ers. The late Mahalia Jackson once
said that Bradley was her "inspira-
tion."

"Mahalia had $7 million when she
died," he told the reporter. "Seven
million dollars, and all of it couldn't
buy her five more minutes' worth
of air to breathe. . . .

"There are a few of us carrying
the old music now, recording it, get-
ting it down for when the children
who go around boppin' 'Amazing
Grace' now grown up, or their chil-
dren, and they'll have somethin' to
go by when they feel the need for
the old music, for the way it was
meant to be sung," he said.

Viewing himself as offering more
than a musical message, Bradley
said he's a "missionary from 8V2
million black Baptists to all those
white Baptists. "I sit 'em down and
sing to 'em until I make 'era cry
with the love of Jesus. . . ."

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CHEEP ADVICE

>«-**//

We credit our successes to ourselves; our
failures to fate.

One reason so many children are seen
on the streets at night is that they're
afraid to stay home alone.

Lots of picnickers are eligible for mem-
bership in the Litter League.

Work without hope is slavery. Hope
without work is a dream. Work with
hope is success.

People may doubt what you say,
they will believe what you do.

but

Instead of "pie in the sky," some of to-
day's political promises sound more like
"space platforms."

There are no hopeless situations; there
are only men who have grown hopeless
about them.

Marshall Foch

Never put a question mark where God
has put a period! !

HIS STORY

Let us live one day at a time. Yesterday
belongs to history; tomorrow belongs to
God; only today belongs to us.

God is like Ford; He has a better idea.

God is like Coke; He's the real thing.

God is like Pan Am; He makes the going great.

God is like G.E.; He lights your paths.

God is like Hallmark ; He cared enough to send the very best.

God is like a slowpoke sucker; He lasts a long time.

God is like Pepsi ; He's got a lot to give.

God is like Tide; He gets stains others leave behind.

God is like V05 Hairspray; He holds thru all kinds of weather.

God is like standard; you expect more from Him, and you get it.

God is like Ivory soap; He's 100% pure.

God is like Dial; aren't you glad you know Him? don't you wish

everybody did?
God is like Cheerios ; He makes you feel groovy.
God is like Sears; He has everything.
God is like Alka Seltzer; Try Him; you'll like Him.

from North Manchester Neivsletter

ember 16, 1972

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7 World Relief Report

10 Sisterhood

\\ Religion in Review

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15 Layman's Page

1(J History of The Vinco Brethren Church
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lg Missionary News

21 Nagaland Crusade

22 Cross Country Conference
24 Board of Christian Education
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1972 WRAP UP

elsewhere in this issue we can read what has hap-
led in the year 1972 as far as religious news is
icerned. May we crack open the small memory bank
the one who occupies the editor's chair and reminisce
it on some of the happenings of The Brethren Church
the year 1972.

[Some of these instances pertain to personal insolve-
nt and others as an observer from the sidelines,
first of all, I wish to take this opportunity to person-
? thank all the wonderful people, so many that it is
>ossible to name them all, for their contributions of
ral support and intercessory prayers in behalf of
\ former knight of the road who never realized that
ould take so long to get into high gear.
I special word of appreciation is due to the members
the various boards, the staff in publications, print
lip and bookstores for providing a smooth road to
l/el whenever detours were encountered.
i am grateful for the opportunities that were pre-
ited to meet many people and renew aquaintances
ih others who travel the same highway and to com-
e trips with them. Books become more than just a
| pages of printed material between paper or cloth
nd covers when one is privileged to meet and talk

their authors occasionally.
i April my good spouse and I were able to take ad-
.tage of a combined vacation and District Conference
[ to Arizona. Taking in a few side trips on the way
oehold the majesty of God through His creation i.e.,
hj Painted Desert, the Petrified Forest and the Grand
Siyon, we continued our journey to Tucson to partici-
i<b in a very fruitful conference of a small district.
l[ photographs shown here depict just a bit of the
eous deliberations which constitute progress, and
rich progress was in evidence.

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Conway Craft

Ministerium and Laymen at
Southwest District Conference

We regret that some of the District Conferences were
not attended because of illness and other circumstances
beyond our control as attending these functions can be
most pleasant by meeting members of the brotherhood
throughout the denomination and visiting the various
churches. The sharing in local, district with the national
interests is a most enlightening experience.

We were privileged to have had the opportunity to
attend the Pennsylvania District Conference at Berlin,
Pennsylvania. On the trip to this conference your editor
had once more experienced answered prayer as he was
traveling in the company of another board's represent-
ative on the Pennsylvania turnpike in the companion's
station wagon.

It is a known fact that gasoline is vaporized in the
carburetor of any automobile, but this is the first time
I ever heard of a vehicle traveling approximately 22
miles on the vapor in the gas tank. The guardian angel
was most attentive to a silent prayer that the needle
on the gasoline guage might be in error.

The experiences one sometimes encounters are added
to the experience which is always present in the shar-
ing of fellowship at District Conferences. For exam-
ple, stopping at a lunch counter on returning from the
Central District Conference and flatteringly being asked
for an autograph being erroneously identified as a well
known southern colonel.

It is good to get back to these districts once again
to visit some of the churches, especially mission
churches such as Derby, Kansas where the Midwest
District Conference was held this past fall and see first
hand what one may have been indirectly involved in
through participating in publicity for these mission
churches.

(continued on next page)

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The Brethren Evangikt

Having mentioned a few of the District Conferences
we wish to dwell on a few highlights of General Con-
ference, the time when all our local congregations, dis-
tricts and the National Boards and auxiliaries meet
annually.

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Photo by Bruce Ronk

The usually camaraderie between friends from East,
West, North and South of our great land along with
those dedicated missionaries who may be on furlough
from the field certainly must be one of the highlights
of General Conference for the majority if not all the
delegates and friends of Conference. The Memorial
Chapel grounds is one of the favorite gathering places
between the various sessions as is evident by the
photograph.

Delegates were offered the opportunity to visit
Brethren Care Center near the outskirts of the citjjf
Ashland and many expressed their delight as to «
beauty and arrangement of the facilities. A good ide; if
the simplicity and practicality of the Care Centeus
given by the accompanying photograph of the lobbj;>f
the building.

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Rev. Don Rowser from the First Brethren Church in
New Lebanon, Ohio presided over the various sessions
in his usual efficient and charming manner.

As one can see, there were some activities that w
held outdoors, most of them being held by the youtl
our denomination. One thing puzzles this writer as
thinks back about conference week. After working
very hard at providing and promoting the sessions
programs for the youth, how can Fred Burkey,
Christian Education Board director and his assist
Ron Waters, Jr. have so much energy left to put
the display of physical rivalry as depicted in the ph
graph? (Anybody need some grading or landscap
done? Looks like these fellows know how to hand!
wheelbarrow.)

;ember 30, 1972

Page Five

ne of the highlights of General Conference was a
innovation, the Conference Banquet. A very oom-
3 resume of the programs past, present and future
he various boards was presented in a most enlight-
g manner by utilizing projectors and screen in all
corners of the banquet hall. In the center of the

hall a platform was erected which enhanced the pro-
gram much by affording everyone an unobscured view
of the presentations. The photograph depicts a portion
of the sell-out audience who while waiting to be served
were engaged in various phases of congeniality and
visitation.

Another interesting highlight new to Conference was
the Children's Learning Center set up in the fellowship
hall of the Park Street Brethren Church. The November
4th edition of the Brethren Evangelist carried a good
picture of the center with some information about its
purpose and how it functions.

(continued on next page)

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Blanton School

The Children's Learning Center was a counterpart
of the Center adopted at Brethren House in St. Peters-
burg, Florida under the direction and guidance of Rev.
and Mrs Phil Lersch and their staff of assistants.

If you ever visit in the vicinity of St. Petersburg;*
sure to visit Brethren House. If you don't know wli-e
it is located, have no fear, here are the directions, lie
red carpet is out all the time down there.

Well, that almost brings us to the end of the roll in
the wrap-up. There were a few notes of sadness
through the year in the. passing on of quite a few of
the Brethren. Rev. Freeman Ankrum, Dr. Albert T.
Ronk among them. The contributions to the Brethren
Church and the work of the Lord by these Brethren
are immeasurable, whether they served as elders or
lay workers. Their efforts and accomplishments should
serve as inspirational guidance to our denomination as
it proceeds down the lane of Evangelization in connec-
tion with its theme of the year, "CALLING OUR
CONTINENT TO CHRIST." In behalf of the Publishing
Company directors and its employees, may we wish
each and everyone a most blessed 1973. (Ed. G.S.)

member 30, 1972

Page Seven

WORLD RELIEF REPORT

by Phil Lersch, Chairman
Brethren World Relief Committee

In April 1972, Pastor Lersch and John, his son, represented the Breth-
ren Church on a three-week tour of six countries in Southeast Asia — spon-
sored by the World Relief Commission of the National Association of
Evangelicals. This is the FOURTH in a series of reports to the denomina-
tion about the trip. W.R.C. is the evangelical relief agency through which
Brethren World Relief monies are channeled.

TOKYO, JAPAN (continued)
►an Evangelical Fellowship

Chis organization was presented to us around banquet
:les in a hotel dining room one evening, with several
irtors and missionaries present. More about that after
Ife slight digression. . . .

)uring our table conversation, someone mentioned
) low crime rate in Tokyo. In fact, it is usually safe
cwalk outside at night, except on the back streets,
ly recently do some of the police carry guns. Guns
I illegal in Tokyo without a permit. Most gangsters
1't carry guns, because it's a greater offense to carry
run than for the crime they may commit. With a
umit, you can own a gun. But it is registered and kept
■the local police station. You can't keep it at home.
xen you want it, go to the police station to get it
k the alloted number of shells. When returning it,
1 must then account for the shells used.
Jow back to the Evangelical Fellowship. It was
(imed after the Billy Graham Crusade in 1967, pulling
clether all the evangelical work in Japan. It is ac-
I'lly the N.A.E. of Japan. These three groups are
jihered under the J.E.F. head:

1) Gospel Fellowship, an organization of 9 different
denominations

(2) Japan Protestant Conference, began in 1959 and
composed of individual pastors and missionaries.

(3) Japan Evangelical Missionary Association, made
up of 46 mission groups — plus missionaries as
individuals. Dr. Don Hoke, president of Tokyo
Christian College, is also chairman of this associ-
ation. He spoke about these united efforts.

It was also our privilege to hear Dr. Hatori, a
Buddhist 40 years ago but now active in evangelism and
radio work for Christ. Now Total Mobilization Evan-
gelism is on the drawing board. The Goal? to make
every Christian in Japan an active witness.

It was a meaningful evening. Not so much then as
now, when I review the tape-recorded notes and realize
that we were able to eat and converse with some of the
outstanding Christian leaders of Japan.

The night was short, for we arose early to catch our
mid-morning plane to Seoul, Korea. In fact, I attempted
to record the birds' chirping outside our window at 5:30
a.m., even though John poked fun at me in the process.
Now that I think back on it, I'm mot sure he was awake
enough to know what I was doing.

Then, before long, we were jetting over a clouded
Mt. Fuji on our way to Seoul, Korea.

(Next time — an exciting welcome in Korea)

St. Petersburg, Florida

Page Eight The Brethren Evange't

LETTER OF GRATITUDE

The following correspondence was received by Mr. George Kerlin, Treasurer
of the World Relief Committee of The Brethren Church and was forwarded to this
office by Rev. Phil Lersch, World Relief Committee Chairman. (Editor's note)

Mr. George Kerlin, Treas.
Brethren World Relief Committee
Rt. A, Box 258
Goshen, Indiana U6526

Dear Mr. Kerlin:

I wish it were possible to visit you and each of the pastors and people
who are represented through your WONDERFUL GIFT OF $1,200 that
just arrived. I woidd attempt to relate to each the way this generous gift
would be utilized to demonstrate your Christian love and concern in so many
practical ways.

Clothing, bread, food, medicine, housing, blankets, and a long list of
other things are made possible through the generosity of the Brethren
Church. World Relief Commission is honored to serve as one of your chan-
nels of Christian help and hope. We wish it were possible to articidate ade-
quately our thanks and the gratitude of those we will touch in His name
with your help. At the moment, the only way we can do it is to say thank
you most sincerely and may God add His blessing to each and every one who
has shared so generously at this time of year.

I am sending along a copy of a report from our Montagnard Tribe Vo-
cational Training School which is just one example of how your dollars are
multiplied many times. Some of the items listed may be of interest to those
who have shared.

We wish for you and all who have helped a ivonderful Holiday Season
and a blessed New Year. With kindest Christian regards and sincere thanks.

Yours in the JOY of His service,
Everett S. Graff am
Executive Vice President
WORLD RELIEF COMMISSION

oember 30, 1972 Page Nine

TO: The Director of World Relief Commission in Saigon, South Vietnam

SUBJECT: Good influences created by the WRC Tribe Vocational Train-
ing Center in the community development activities.

Dear Sir:

The WRC Tribe Vocational Training Center in its community devel-
opment activities, which were carried out by the Center and the two vol-
unteers, has brought the good influences as follows:

1) Distributed a number of vitamins to the tribemen at Suoi-
Thong.

2) Distributed a number of salt at KOYA.

3) R'LOM village came to the Center and requested to lay the
water pipe into the village.

U) Distributed a number of salt and vitamins at DAME.

5) Distributed a number of salt and vitamins at Phi-Lieng
(R'LOM).

6) KLONG ABC also contacted the Center to study the imgation,
because yearly there was not enough water flowing in the
fields.

7) CHA-TU Mha-Trang has contacted the Center to send their
Ethnic Minorities Youth for the vocational training.

8) The Vocational Primary School Fransiscan very often come
to the Center and request cooperation.

9) The M'LON Vocational Primary School requested to send their
students to the Center.

10) The Social Welfare Office wants to send ivar victim students
and needy people when the course is starting.

11) The Labor Office and Ethnic Minorities Office also visited the
Center. They said that, after training, the students coming
back to the village had a profession for their own living and
to help their village fellows.

12) Many former students returned to the Center for a supplemen-
tary training in order to be able to help their village more. With
only three months of training as a mechanic and carpenter
they cannot understand and practice. Therefore, they wish to
have a longer period of 6 month training so they will get more
experiences for their profession.

13) Have laid more than 100 meters of water pipe into the KON-
DO-DANG-GIA-DITs village.

1U) Gave to the Missionary Center a lot of barbed wire.

15) Made amusement ground for children.

16) Made play ground for adult at Center.

17) Planning to make a pigery for self-support program in the
future.

At each region as well at Dalat Tuyen-Duc in general, the Ethnic
Minorities Youth are looking at the Center, and thinking of their rice in
the future.

On behalf of the Management Board of the WRC Tribe Vocational
Training Center and the students I wish to express our most grateful
to you.

Sealed and signed:

Lo Mu Ha Krong, Director

Dalat Tribe Vocational Training Center

(Note: None of us can understand completely the meaning of these Vietnamese
names and words in this report. But it's plain to see that we, through WRC, are
assisting in a significant ministry to meet very practical needs. It is rewarding to
be able to express Christ's concern in these meaningful ways. Phil Lersch; Chair-
man, Brethren World Relief Committee.)

Page Ten

SISTERHOOD

The Brethren Evange

by Sherry Barnhart

IF THE TRUTH HURTS .

Today I learned a real lesson that was not easy to
accept. You know the old saying about the truth hurt-
ing, well, that old saying is true. The real truth can
hurt deeply. Yet, there is always a lesson to be learned
if you can overcome the hurt.

How? I don't know if there is a real answer to the
problem of accepting the truth. This is especially true
of accepting the truth about yourself. To look at your-
self and realize what you really are to another person
is not easy in fact kind of scarey and very upsetting.

Unfortunately, we can not look into a mirror and
distinguish our good and bad points. If we could then
maybe we could be what we thought we already were.

The one thing that comes to my mind that can help
overcome hurt and accept truth is that God has a plan
for our lives and "All things work together for good to
them that love the Lord." Say that over and over to
yourself! Believe it! Keep telling yourself that you are
worth something. Maybe right now it doesn't seem like
it but . . . you are.

Each person is of unique worth so even when yoijs
hurt don't lash out at another person. That doesn't m:j-
you feel any better or make the hurt any less or p
truth any less true.

One thing maybe I should have mentioned right |t
first was don't keep hurt, frustration, and jealousy l-
side of you. Very soon it can begin to come out in w-j*
that we can not really define or understand, Shanjt
with God first because then you can talk through it i 3 ;
hopefully calm down and begin to understand. Theit
might help to share with a close friend to get tljr
opinion or support or insight.

There is not any way to live a totally happy *$*
totally easy life. Especially as Christians, we must -„
involved and active in all of life. In this approach £
New Year, each of us must begin to evaluate oursel 3
and attempt to accept truth as it is possible when f\\
have Christ's love within us. "Christ is the Way, \
Truth and the Life." Claim that promise and live.

Have a Happy Year and God bless Yc }

Sherry

joember 30, 1972

Page Eleven

RELIGION IN REVIEW

by Norman B. Rohrer, Director EP News Service

RESPITE predictions by some that 1972 would be
.' one of the most turbulent years before the climax

history, the period was characterized instead as a
lie of calm redirection for the Church, a winding down
'loud protest and a surging of conservative effort.
Stalwart Americans in Apollo 17 took their final flight
:a series to earth's sibling while poverty, pollution,
:l despair continued to haunt the watery planet.
lis many Christian people found themselves increas-
rjly alienated from ecclesiastical leadership, smaller
ijts arose to minister to spiritually hungry people
tjaugh House Churches, the Jesus People Movement,
I the sweeping unification of the Charismatic
/jvement.

jnericans elected in a landslide victory a President
horsed by evangelicals' foremost leader, Billy Graham
President pledged to leave on government the im-

lt of "responsible conservatism." The sweeping vic-

7 was seen as a strong reaction against religious,
Itioal, and economic liberalism.

P'hile the influence of many denominational book,
ngazine and curriculum publishers waned, conserva-
i| evangelical publishers came on strong. Their book
injrket was intact; their periodicals reached peak cir-
ivition figures; their Sunday school literature flour-
spd as people sought the authoritative word from the

ober celebration marked the approach of a cease-fire
nfndochina as Americans mourned the loss of 56,000
rij.ts citizens in the bloody 11-year war that somewhat
aped the nation's confidence in itself and in its judg-
njiit. Holding on to the dogmas of the quiet past, church
Hple in the age of the fiberglass steeple launched Key
Rube largest national combined evangelistic effort in
ilory, involving 130 denominations and groups.

Christians in 1972 were divided on the issue of am-
nesty for some 70,000 young men who left the country
to avoid the military draft. Followers of Jesus Christ
were scolded for "galloping apathy" by reacting against
the social activism of the 1960s . . . praised for bring-
ing population growth to its lowest level in history
(approaching the rate of birth needed to achieve zero
population growth) . . . warned that family life was
dangerously eroding . . . and informed that the coming
religious revival will be accompanied by a loud blast
of rock music and attended by "a throng of Jesus freaks,
teeny-boppers, old-line fundamentalists, Jews for Jesus
and establishment clergymen."

A clergy columnist declared that in 1972 the work
ethic, fostered by past generations, was replaced by
consuming interest in pension benefits, increased wages,
longer coffee breaks, shorter hours;, earlier retirement
and the elimination of routine tasks. The director of a
Christian coffee house discovered that older people can
love unlovely people better than youthful volunteers. A
professor discovered that 22 per cent of his university
students believed in witches and the occult. Rescue mis-
sions were filling up with younger derelicts left over
from the drug scourge. A U.S. District Judge warned
that America's loose approach to marriage is seriously
endangering U.S. society at a time when atheistic Russia
is putting great stress on family permanence.

Newspaper headlines eloquently charted the trend
of U.S. society in 1972. A sampling: Court Rules Nude
Posing OK; Cigarette Smoking on Rise Despite Ban on
TV Ads; Crowds Protest Plight of Soviet Jews; Uni-
tarian Minister Offers One-Year Trial Marriage; Sur-
geon General Calls for Immediate Curb on TV Violence;

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Birthrate for Mothers 15 and Younger Up Sharply;
Life Span Shortens for U.S. Men; Church Women Post
"Feminist Theses"; Y Seen Shifting to Social to Survive;
Homosexual Ordained in United Church of Christ ; Relig-
ious Leaders Urge Reduction of Marijuana Penalty;
and Supreme Court Abolishes Capital Punishment.

The dreadful crudities of "Jesus Christ Superstar"
died away in 1972 as the musical "The Carpenter" of
evangelical author Harold Myra made its debut. The
spectacle of Explo 72 in Dallas, a week-long training
seminar sponsored by Campus Crusade for Christ
which drew 80,000 people, was seen as "a message to
America that moderate fundamentalism is a major
force." Its purpose was to train delegates in the tech-
nique of sharing their faith through the Four Spiritual
Laws. The mid-year effort ( largest of its kind in history )
not only saturated the Dallas-Ft. Worth area but led
to continuing revival in hometown churches of delegates.

Denominations

While AP Religious Writer George W. Cornell was
pointing out that church scholars are agreeing more
but are preserving institutional barriers, church groups
continued to unite formally and informally in coopera-
tive ministries. The Anglican Church of Canada, the
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United
Church of Canada set the stage for union by combining
to form The Church of Canada. Baptist congregations
in three counties of western New York merged with
sister churches into an administrative unit of 56
churches affiliated with the American Baptist Conven-
tion. Two major Protestant denominations in Puerto
Rico — the United Methodist Church and the United
Evangelical Church — resolved in 1972 to merge and
form a new Christian communion with 20,000 mem-
bers.

Representatives from five Presbyterian and Reformed
denominations met in Atlanta to plan a Southeastern,
regional "Celebration of Evangelism" the following year.
Another church body met in Georgia — this is a Pres-
byterian splinter group from the Presbyterian Church,
U.S. (Southern) — to form the Vanguard Presbytery. Six
Presbyterian congregations comprised the new denom-
ination.

Pulling out of union talks with the Consultation on
Church Union (COCU) were first the United Church of
Christ, followed by the United Presbyterians. The latter's
move dealt a crippling but not a fatal blow to the form-
er nine-denominational merger plan.

Hopes that the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
would join with the American Lutheran Church were
dashed by President Jacob A. O. Preus of the Missouri
group. Instead of expanding denominational fellowship
into "new and hitherto untried expressions of Lutheran
unity," the Missouri group was content with "former
fellowship opportunities." ALC's move to ordain women
put a severe strain on its associations with the other
larger Lutheran body. The Missouri Synod spent most
of the year battling a doctrinal controversy which ousted
the president of Concordia Seminary and sharply polar-
ized the denomination of 2.8 million Lutherans.

World Lutheran membership in 1972 increased slight-
ly over .the previous year to 73.5 million, while North
American Lutheran churches reported a membership
loss of 68,194. The Disciples of Christ also reported a
drop of nearly 40,000 members between 1970 and 1971.

Church groups in general were criticized for lett,
government and industry upstage them in time of n
while denominations struggled through the entan
ments of judiciaries. An official of the Columbia Brc
casting System chided churches on their lack of pro
use of mass media. "Too often," said the CBS \
president, mass media efforts of denominations
flawed by a "vocabulary of religiosity that is frighl
ing in its size and meaninglessness."

Presbyterians (Southern) polished off a new Con
sion of Faith in preparation for voting at the 1975 G
eral Assembly. If adopted, the Confession will beoc
the first official standard of faith for the denominat
in three centuries; The Church of the Brethren drop
all holdings in corporations directly involved in defe
or weapons-related industries; the Reformed Church
America voted to accept women as elders and deaco
the Southern Baptists received for membership
application of Union Baptist Church — one of the larg
black Baptist congregations in Atlanta. The pastor s
"there are whites in our area who might be reachei
we were a Southern Baptist church"; churches
homosexuals sprang up in 1972, and two men w
openly married in Washington, D.C., in the first fo
ally publicized marriage of such historic dimensio
a Seattle Lutheran church decided to remove the nati
al flag from its sanctuary to show visitors that tl
love and loyalty to God is greater; delegates to the 1
General Assembly of the Church of the Nazar
swelled to 30,000 in Miami Beach where they pled,
to double their half-million ranks by the next qt
rennial; Wesleyans continued merger talks with F
Methodists and established in 1972 the Wesleyan Wc
Fellowship; the Evangelical Free Church in its 8
conference announced new mission fields as its miss:
ary task force neared the 200 mark; a 53-page rer.
on the nature and extent of Biblical authority, dis
buted by the Christian Reformed Synod in Gr;
Rapids to 148 synod delegates was described as be
"more conservative than expected"; the Free Will E
tists, taking a traditional stand for local autonomy ;
separation from other church bodies, withdrew fr
membership in the National Association of Evangelic
Individual membership was permitted, however.

Evangelist Tom Skinner reminded U.S. denominati
that they have been "strangely silent" on many ra/
questions and even looked for Biblical reasons to (
done both slavery and segregation. He charged that
church has served "the economic and political structu
in the United States and asked young Christians to
come "a fifth column and spiritual subversives" to fc
a new community in which Christ is Lord.

Missions

Perhaps for the second time since the earth took
shining station as a star, the rate of growth for glc
Christianity, as charted by Professor C. Peter Wag
of Fuller Seminary's School of World Mission, actus
exceeded the rate of world population growth! Howe1
1972 saw mission personnel in major U.S. Protest
denominations decreasing. The figure is a reduction
10 per cent or 1,000 persons during the past three ye»

An opening China offered the prospect of new miss:
ary endeavor, but Anglican Bishop Chandu Ray in Si
apore warned that the tragic barriers of foreignr
and cultural aggression could be raised again. Missi

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ere advancing so rapidly in Asia as to shame the west-
n brand of Christianity, Editor Russell T. Hitt of
^ernity stated.

jl972 missionary advance briefs: Portions of the Gos-
H have been dispatched to Red China; a committee
!' the Greater Europe Mission is planning the opening

a Bible institute and theological seminary in Spain;
krtnership Mission introduced a massive program to
j'ovide a copy of the Living New Testament for each

India's 1,200,000 telephone subscribers; Bible transla-
!>n work was expanded in Bulgaria and Yugoslavia;
vangelist Merv Rosell's Bible study tapes served na-
mal believers in South Vietnam; vast opportunities
■r missionary work opened in Bangladesh following
1 new nation's blood bath when Food for the Hungry,
AP, and many missionaries served the needy; the
jitional church of Cambodia showed remarkable growth
lid missionaries began returning to work under its
adership; an evangelical newspaper was launched in
[orocco; and missionaries in Zaire, formerly the Congo,
>ked for prayer to prevent a curtailment of evangelical
prk there.

i Methodists pointed to a new style of missionary in
j)72 — the commissioning of a couple planning to start
ifarm from scratch in Bolivia's tropical lowlands, and
p a couple who will work for the government of
ilgeria.

A British statesman reminded that the developing

itions of today's world, unlike previous times, are not

illing to be shaped in the cast-off molds of the western

arid. A new "theology of liberation" was observed in

atin America where nationals stressed that the gospel

iust be seen in its historic setting, for "otherwise, Chris-

anity would be condemned to irrelevance."

National pride and strategy led to Ceylon's changing

s name to Sri Lanka ... to the imprisonment of four

:>ung men with Operation Mobilization in Libya ... to

le ouster of Asians from Uganda . . . and to the

>rming of the Community of Latin American Evan-

blical Ministries in Costa Rica, a union of Latin

imerican institutions.

i As 1972 drew to a close, more than half the globe
i'as off limits to "foreign missionaries." Missionary
ffort was not dying, only changing radically. "It's
me," Evangelist John Haggai said, "to take Jesus from
Jerusalem directly to the geographic point of action
ather than routing Him through the United States."

Publishing

| Twenty-six more languages and dialects were added
p the list of peoples having at least one book of the
lible, making a total of 1,457 languages now in posses-
Ion of the Scriptures. A poll of large publishers, denom-
iiational houses and independent firms showed that
Americans in 1972 bought books stressing personal
|eligious faith amid everyday problems. Evangelical
poks logged the lion's share of sales.
I Proposed postal increases for non-profit second class
ates by 351.3 per cent alarmed the Christian press. The
uvangelical Press Association joined the Associated
phurch Press and the Catholic Press to fight legislation
brmed "confiscatory." If it passes, many small church
ournals may die.

New 1972 publishing ventures included a rash of
Jesus paper" tabloids for the street; The Radical Bible

appeared; The New Chinese Bible was published in
Tokyo by the Evangelical Alliance Mission's presses;
and the United Church Herald of New York and Pres-
byterian Life of Philadelphia combined to form A.D.,
a magazine to cover denominational affairs for both
groups while providing contemporary editorial fare.

Youth in Action, a Free Methodist publication, was
named "Periodical of the Year" at the 24th annual con-
vention of the Evangelical Press Association in Kansas
City. Decision, published by the Billy Graham Evan-
gelistic Association, reached a circulation of 4.5 million.

The Living Bible, paraphrased edition of the Scrip-
tures by Kenneth A. Taylor, and Hal Lindsey's The
Late Great Planet Earth, stood at the top of the best-
sellers' list all year.

Despite President Nixon's goodwill visit to Russia,
Soviet authorities began a severe crackdown on Ameri-
can tour groups, confiscating personal copies of Bibles
in a stepped-up effort to keep out copies of God's Word.

"The wide publicity given to smuggling has brought
politics into the picture and hurt missions," Andy
Semenchuk o<f the Slavic Gospel Association reported. In
an autumn trip with Ken Taylor and other dignitaries,
the Russian-speaking missionary was not allowed to
enter after officials found two copies of Russian Bibles
on his person. "The Soviets think that religion and
capitalism are working hand in hand to break down
their system and are quite opposed to Bibles," Semen-
chuk said.

Education

Public funds for nonpublic schools, busing and
prayer in public schools were triple issues in education.
Throughout the election year, President Nixon promised
"specific measures designed to preserve the nonpublic
school system." Citizens sought federal tax credit legis-
lation for parents of children in private and parochial
schools, while their neighbors fought just as hard to
keep church and state apart in education.

The Supreme Court dashed hopes for federal money
in private schools by ruling that states have no obliga-
tion to provide financial aid to parents of children in
parochial schools.

Christians — many of them young members of the
Jesus Movement — met openly on sidewalks, lawns, and
in other rooms of public school buildings to pray and
worship. Courses on "The Bible as Literary Art" were
popular.

Busing, as an attempt at helping minorities, was
resisted and only token efforts materialized.

Three threats also faced Christian colleges: the trend
toward cutting them off from their roots . . . the
financial lag troubling virtually all institutions of higher
learning . . . and the question of public aid to private
education. President David McKenna of Seattle Pacific
College warned that if deficit spending continues, half
the private colleges and universities will be gone by
1980.

Amish people in 19 states won the right to exercise
religious beliefs in withdrawing their children from
school at the completion of the eighth grade.

Evangelist Rex Humbard purchased Mackinac College
in the upper peninsula of Michigan, a group of black
clergymen announced the opening in June of Northwest
Bible College for blacks in Seattle, plans for the Chris-

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tian College and Communications Center for Southern
Africa in Salisbury, Rhodesia, were drawn, and the
Latin American Biblical Seminary in Costa Rica opened
an experimental school in New York City to train Span-
ish-speaking Protestants for the ministry.

Late in the year Christian educators sought to per-
suade school systems to give equal billing with Charles
Darwin's theory of evolution to the Biblical view of
life's beginning.

A first-ever Children's Book Award was introduced
by the National Association of Christian Schools "to
stimulate production of all types of children's literature
that incorporate Christian values and to reward those
who do so with a measure of literary subtlety and
grace."

Evangelism

Early in January revival fires lighted the spiritual
horizon, beginning in Saskatoon and other cities of
Canada where Christian and Missionary Alliance evan-
gelists Ralph and Louis Sutera ministered. The after-
glow ignited similar revival throughout the U.S., joining
with the charismatic renewal and the Jesus Movement
to alter the state of religion throughout North America.

Some 1,000 leaders in the rapidly-growing five-year-old
Catholic Charismatic renewal movement gathered at
Washington Township, N.J., for fellowship and Bible
study and to manifest true Christian brotherhood.

The Jews for Jesus phenomenon appeared, led by
joyful and devoted believers who were instantly per-
secuted; a team of 2,000 was marshalled from all nations
to preach to the Olympic Athletes in Munich; Child
Evangelism Fellowship moved ahead with TV evangel-
ism; the Brooklyn Sunday School Union parade marched
for the 143rd year; and Chicago's "Old Lighthouse"
rescue mission entered its 96th year.

An early leader in the Jesus Movement, Duane Ped-
erson, said the Movement became in 1972 somewhat
academically structured. "The element of 'Drop out and
hate your parents' is totally disappearing," Pederson
declared. Detroit Free Press religion writer Hiley Ward
stated that the Jesus People were here to stay, but Dr.
J. Edwin Orr, a historian of religious revivals, said at
Miami Christian University that today's Jesus Move-
ment still has a way to go before it can be considered
a genuine religious awakening. Nevertheless, "Jesus
People" could be seen working in the Philippines,
Sweden, Spain, Vietnam, and on the campuses of uni-
versities from Berkeley to Boston.

Bob Jones III branded the movement unbiblical;
Malcolm Boyd called it "cheap publicity," and "mere
faddism." Archbishop Michael Ramsey of Canterbury
welcomed the Jesus People, but warned them against
mistakes that were sure to occur. Vice President Spiro
Agnew praised them as "young idealists." Arthur
Blessitt dragged his cross through Europe and the
British Isles, and finally to Spain where he was ordered
out by police.

The Children of God succeeded in angering civic
authorities, police, parents, and occasionally a dis-
gruntled member himself. Parents organized to sever
their offspring from the rigid legalism and far-out
practices that held the group together. The group often
found themselves unwelcomed and had to move on.

Evangelist Billy Graham held crusades in Charlotte
and Cleveland, as well as in Nagaland in a historic first

for the North Indian state. He served as honorary
man and speaker at Explo '72, met secretly with lead
of Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic, appeao
on TV shows, preached at Attica Prison, and brokt
self-imposed precedent by endorsing a Presides
candidate — Richard M. Nixon. The President phoi
him from China; the Franciscans awarded him its 1!
Franciscan International Award for "true ecumenisr
the National Association of Broadcasters gave him th
distinguished service award; and the U.S. Milit;
Academy at West Point, N.Y., gave the evangelisl
ceremonial sword in recognition of outstanding serv
to the nation. He predicted the end of the war and f<
years of more emphasis on moral and spiritual affa
by the President.

Church and State

Throughout 1972, government took a hand in
affairs of religion. The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled ti
compulsory chapel attendance at the three milit;
academies is unconstitutional. The death penalty v
restored in California voting. President Nixon asl
Americans to make Bible teaching their touchstones
he named Nov. 19-25 "National Family Week." Pr<
dential Candidate George McGovern emphasized
spiritual values that shaped his politics during
campaign.

The Pennsylvania Senate outlawed all abortions,
less a woman might die from continued pregnancy,
the nation's toughest anti-abortion law. Goven
Ronald Reagan cited the Bible to support his views
favor of capital punishment, while five EpiscO'
bishops declared in a letter that the penalty of de;
can only exist in opposition to the gracious will of G

The national landslide election which returned Pn
dent Nixon to the White House was viewed as "furtl
entrenching" evangelical Christianity as a religk
establishment.

The prayers of a nation ascended for Alabama G
George Wallace as he struggled to recover from
assassin's attack.

Deaths

The passing of Christian and missionary leaders
1972 included: J. Edgar Hoover, for 49 years direc
of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Watchman N
in Anhwei Province of China; Mel Larson, editor of i
Evangelical Beacon; Calvin P. Bulthuis, editor-in-chief
the William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.; and Maha
Jackson. Five died in the crash of a Wycliffe Pla
Mary ("China Mary") Leaman, the last member oj
family from Paradise, Pa., which gave nearly 200 coll
tive years of service to China, died at 92. Mission*
Nurse Mavis Pate was shot to death oin the Gaza Str
Ervin Dale Hochstatter, an Assemblies of God ho
missionary in Alaska, was also shot and killed. Eve]
Anderson and Beatrice Kosin were killed and burned
Communist North Vietnamese. The Rev. Ronald I
Combs drowned trying to rescue his son in the Amas
River.

1972 has cast its shadow into history and disappear
Never have the people of God enjoyed so broad
opportunity to speak the message of eternal life throu
faith in Jesus Christ. Will they catch the tide? Or v
they lose it through bickering, apathy, worldliness
lack of strategy, or excessive legalism?

The fleeting years will tell.

jecember 30, 1972

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INSPIRATIONAL FOR JANUARY

As each New Year rolls around, we often hear such
jxpressions as: "Another New Year already?". "Where
Las the Old Year gone?". Yes, time races on a day at
I time until before we realize it, the Old Year has
passed away! And often, the older we become, the faster
he years seem to go!

In Yosemite National Park in California there stands

large grove of Giant Redwood trees, called the
iequoias. Many of the trees have been standing for
►ver 2,000 years and are still standing. In the midst of
!his beautiful grove, one of the early rangers had a
Commemorative tablet erected. Part of the words in-
scribed on the tablet are: "In the presence of such
jnajesty, well may fretting man pause to ponder values
ind consider the ironic limitations of three score years
jind ten." Compared to the lives of these trees, and more
so in comparison to eternity, life indeed is short!

In Psalm 90:10 we are told: "The days of our years
ire threescore years and ten (70 years) ; and if by rea-
son of strength they be fourscore (80 years), yet is
:here strength, labor and sorrow; for it is soon cut
>ff and we fly away. And the psalmist added: "So teach
as to number our days that we may apply our hearts
unto wisdom!"

How can we apply our hearts unto wisdom? By listen-
ing in the first instance to the good news of the Lord's
great salvation as revealed in the words of the Lord

Jesus: "Verily, verily, I say unto you, he that heareth
My word, and believeth on Him that sent Me, hath
everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation;
but is passed from death unto life." (John 5:24)

Surely as we ponder this message, we will love Him
deeply and appreciate his further words: "For the
Father Himself loveth you, because ye have loved Me,
and have believed that I came out from God." (John
16:27)

We will learn further that "In Him (Christ) are hid
all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." (Colos-
sians 2:3) Then even the days pass swiftly as we "re-
deem the time," (Ephesians 5:16) we shall have a happy
and prosperous New Year and experience the abound-
ing joy described by the Apostle Peter: "Whom having
not seen ye love; in whom, though now ye see Him not,
yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full
of glory." (I Peter 1:8)

ANOTHER YEAR

God gives to you another year,

A year of hours and days;

And as you wait its unknown tasks,

And face its unknown ways,

Lo! Every hour some treasure holds

And every day new joy unfolds.

A fragment of eternity

In which to gain and give;

So many days and weeks and months

To love and laugh and live.

What shall those minted minutes buy?

How will you spend them as they fly?

They come all wrapped in silver morns

That shade to golden noons,

Tied around with strings of jeweled stars,

Or sealed with mellow moons;

If one brings cloudy skies and rain,

A rainbow follows in its train.

So all that comes of seeming ill,

And all that you deem good,

Are but God's precious thoughts of love

When rightly understood.

Another year, .all fresh and new —

This is His love gift to you.

— Annie Johnson Flint

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HISTORY OF THE YINCO BRETHREN CHURCH

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' I 'HE Vinoo Brethren Church was originally organized
1 by a group from the Horner Dunkard Church. It
was chartered under the name of the Progressive Breth-
ren Church — and was later changed to The Brethren
Church.

In the year 1881 the congregation purchased a little
white church, their first house of Worship, from the
United Brethren. This church was used for many years
with improvements being added from time to time.
January 1941 the congregation decided to renovate the
Church. The work was nearly completed when the
building was destroyed by fire of unknown origin on
May 30, 1941. Immediately the congregation made plans
to build a new place of worship and to take care of the
needs of the people until a new church could be made
ready for worship.

Rev. C. Y. Gilmer, pastor, secured a large tent from
the Mission Board. Services were held in this tent for
several months. On August 3, 1941 the cornerstone for
a new stone church was laid. This church was dedicated
on May 24, 1942 a few days less than one year after
the fire.

Various improvements were made in the "Stone Church
built upon the Rock" through the next two decades. In
1950 a large educational building basement was added
to the rear of the existing church. Then in 1955 the
educational building was completed, adding wonderful
Sunday School facilities to the plant. At this time im-
provements were made in the Sanctuary.

From 1960 on, it became increasingly apparent that
the existing sanctuary was not large enough to com-
fortably house the growing congregation. Finally, early
in 1965, the congregation decided to enlarge the Sanc-
tuary. Mr. James Kring, Architect, presented plans and

sketches. These plans and sketches were accepted a
on July 27, 1965 the contract for building a new sa;
tuary was awarded to Mr. Wayne Oldham, contraci
from Johnstown, Pa.

Interior view of Sanctuary

Sunday morning, October 10, 1965, a ground breaki:|
ceremony was held on a spot which is now the cent
of the new building. Work began immediately. A lit!
over a year, October 30, 1966, the Service of Dedicatij
was held. Rev. Clarence Gilmer, former pastor, brougj
the Dedicatory Sermon.

Rev. Henry Bates, pastor, used for the Litany
Dedication the same Litany that was used for the for
Sanctuary in May 1942.

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In 1950 the Church Parsonage was sold, and the pros-
it one across the street from the Church was pur-
lased. It was remodeled at that time and later in 1959

was rebuilt. It provides adequate housing for Pastor
nd family. In 1965 a new garage was built adjacent
> the Parsonage.

3 A Fellowship House was built in 1953 by the Mackall
jrothers in memory of their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
iQllard Mackall. This building is greatly appreciated
Irid used by the auxiliaries of the Church.

The years of working and building have not been in
ain. Today we are enjoying the fruits of these and
arrying on a busy program under the ministry of Rev.
harles William Cole. The Church offers a full program
j) its members and friends. Two W.M.S. Groups and a
aymen's Organization provide avenues of service for
le adults. Two Sisterhood, two Brotherhoods, and three
.Y.C. groups provide for the youth. Beside adult Prayer
meeting, the Church provides for Senior, Intermediate
nd Junior classes on Wednesday evening with capable
iaders for each group. The Stewardship Commission,
vangelism Commission, Missionary Commission, Chris-
an Education Commission and the Worship Com-
lission do their part in advancing the work of the
hurch. Three Choirs add to the Worship services of
le Church.

The Brethren at Vinco have a special interest in the
Jtreach of Missions, giving to the support of Jerry
rieve and family in Africa. To the support of Rev.
en Solomon in South America, and to the Riverside
hristian Training School in Lost Creek, Kentucky.
I One young man has been called to the Ministry from
le Vinco Church. Rev. William Dale Walk, who is now
astor of the Gratis Church in Ohio.

The Sunday School provides adequate facilities for
le teaching ministry of the church. Each year Daily
acation Bible School is held. Teacher Training classes
re conducted to prepare future teachers.

Pastors
Rev,
Rev,
Rev
Rev
Rev

Co record
Rev,
Rev,
Rev,
Rev,
Rev,
Rev.

who have shared in this work are:

. William Byers

. Stephen Hildebrand

. Solomon Benshoff

. Joseph Reighard

. Samuel Shaffer
of years served by those listed above.
Jacob Smouse 1886-1889

Eugene Smith 1889-1892

Joshua Long 1892-1894

Frank Koontz 1894-1896

Solomon Hildebrand 1896-1897

Hall 1897-1898

Rev. Hollabaugh
Rev. Alvin Byers
Rev. J. L. Bowman
Rev. George Jones
Rev. J. L. Bowman
Rev. Roy Long
Rev. Earl Flora
Rev. Forrest Byers
Rev. J. L. Bowman
Rev. Robert Ashman
Supply

Rev. Ord Gehman
Rev. C. Y. Gilmer
Rev. W. S. Benshoff
Rev. W. B. Brant
Rev. Henry Bates

1898-1899
1899-1900
1900-1904
1904-1907
1907-1910
1910-1917
1917-1920
1920-1922
1922-1930
1930-1934
1934-1935
1935-1940
1940-1946
1946-1948
1948-1958
1959-1971

Rev. C. William Cole

REV. Charles William Cole, minister of the gospel for
26 years, was born in Petersburg, New Jersey. Pre-
pared for the ministry at Eastern Nazarene College
where he received the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor
of Theology degrees. He has taken further education at
Indiana University, South Bend and Bethel College
South Bend, Indiana.

Son of Rev. Charles William Cole, a Methodist min-
ister who died of pneumonia just before his son's birth.
Stepfather is Rev. Evert J. Black, pastor for a number
of years in The Brethren Churches and now in the
Missionary Church.

Pastor Cole's family is wife, Joanne V. Cole, a nurse
by profession coming from the state of Minnesota. Son,
Stephen S. Cole is a Senior in the Ashland Theological
Seminary and a student pastor at Williamstown, Ohio
Brethren Church. A daughter, Joyce A. Cole, a Junior
at the Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital School of
Nursing at Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Rev. Charles William Cole has pastored churches in
Lebago, Maine, New Brunswick, Canada and in the
Ardmore Brethren Church, South Bend, Indiana. Pastor
Cole came to Vinco Brethren Church in February 1971
where he says he finds Vinco a church of great talents
and its people with hearts full of love.

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MISSIONARY

news

SECOND BILLET-DOUX FROM REBECCA

Rebecca Chantal Logan

See the Brethren Evangelist of April 22, 1972, for the
first communication from Rebecca Chantal Logan,
daughter of our Argentine missionaries, Mark and
Chantal Logan.

Dear Folks:

Babies are accused of having a short memo
but my mother told me that if I did not wri
to you pretty soon you might forget all about 7,
and the rest of us. So I guess that after all i
are not the only ones to forget easily.

To start ivith I would not want you to be m\.
taken about me, I am not a baby any more, I a
a big girl now! I can do a lot of things: I can ch
my hands, blow bubbles and tvink both eyes (
the same time of course!). I can stand up, sit i
and even walk! I have a lot of teeth (I can't t<
you how many because I can't count that far) w,
I am able to say a few words in three language
in Spanish I can say Ciao and ivave at the sat
time (it means good bye), in English I can s<
daddy, and in French I can say ca y est (peekl
boo). Of course I do say a lot more but these cm
the only ivords that grown up people can undA
stand: you just can't expect too much of them.\

Now I would like to tell how wonderful it is l>
be alive and to have been created by such a gra
God. For example: have you ever watched yo\
hands? Maybe you don't have time, you have t\
many things to worry about. You probably thin
that only babies can waste their time at su
futile occupations. But try it and you tvill see,
is amazing how much you can do with thet
First, you can move them to the left and to t
right just because you want to. Then, you c
open and close them, and you can even move oh
finger at a time! Not all at once, that's too eai\
but just one at a time! Don't you think it is wc
derful? I don't know how I can do it but I si
can, and I am sure you can too if you try. Wh
I was a baby I did not think that such exfo
ordinary things could belong to me. That is t\
reason why I used to ivatch them before going
sleep and I was so happy to find them again wh
I woke up in the morning. Now I know that th
are mine and that nobody can take them aw
from me while I am asleep. Since then I ho
learned to use both hands together and I en^l

Bcember 30, 1972

atching them while they move around. Of
>urse there is a lot more you can do with them
ke grasping toys, pulling hair, splashing water,
tvestigating into your mummy's eyes and mum-
vy's mouth, picking up every piece of dust she

\ft on the rug and oh! — a lot more yet

wee you have them well trained you can do a
lillion things!

1 And what about your feet ? Do you know how
lod it feels to stand up by yourself and walk
\ few steps? It might seem easy but it is not;
pur feet are so little and your bottom is so big!
lore especially when you ivear diapers! Do you
lalize that you can be standing up and clapping
mr hands at the same time! That's pretty good,
n't it?

I / just discovered what I can do with my eyes,
/hen I close them it is all dark but when I open
lem it is a whole world of color which appears.
ust by doing, click-click, you can make the 'whole
\orld appear or disappear! What a good idea it
fas for God to give us eyes so ive could see the
tightness of the day when we open them. What

good idea it ivas to make them so that we can
lut them like curtains behind which we can rest
nd sleep ivhen we are tired! I think that if blink-
m your eyes was the only thing you could do it
'ould still be wonderful to be alive.

So you can imagine how happy I am to have

II those things for me. I think that everybody
ho does ought to be happy too. . . . Yet I have
oticed that it is not so. Grown tips are really
"range sometimes. They don't even seem to enjoy
talking and I think it is so much fun. Well, may-
e they have forgotten! I knoiv — ive children are
j lot of trouble because we can't take care of our-
\ilves but I think that God created us so we could
zmind grown ups how wonderful it is to be alive
nd to have two feet, two hands and two eyes.
mherwise they would forget and spend their time
wrrying about what they don't have instead of
| joying what they do have. When I come around
perybody seems to be happy, all faces lighten
p. So sometimes my mummy takes me to people's
ouses just to help them brighten their day.

i Now my mummy told me that I talked a little
it too much about myself and that it is not very
ice. So I am going to tell you about my friends.
ome time ago ive received new members into
ur missionary family. A little boy and a little
tirl arrived from the country where you folks
we. The girl's name is Heidi and the boy's name
E Todd. I am surely glad they came doivn here,
they have a lot of toys and they let me use them,
leidi gives me kisses and Todd too (but please
\on't tell my daddy and my mummy). Everybody
'> happy to have them around. Their mummy has
really pretty voice so everybody enjoys hearing
er sing, and I do too. It must be nice to have a
tummy with such a pretty voice, she can sing
ou to sleep. Of course, I like to hear my mummy
mg but I seem to be the only one to enjoy it
iough. . . . Their daddy seems to be kind of like
ly daddy. He goes down into the basement
that's where the repair shop is) and seldom
\>mes up. I guess they must like it down there

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because they surely spend a lot of time in that
place. Once I got to go too; there were a lot of
fancy toys of every color and every shape, making
every kind of noise. No wonder they like it so
much I iv ould have too, but they did not let me
touch anything! It was not very nice ivas it?

We went to the airport to welcome another
family some time after that. It ivas a big one with
a lot of boys, a big sister and a little girl. Her
name is Yvonne. It must be fun to have so many
brothers, boys have a lot of tricks to entertain
little girls. I wonder if Yvonne would let me bor-
row one of them. I don't know if they are North
American or Argentine because their parents
speak both languages. But I don't really care. I
am so mixed up myself ! Steve the biggest brother
likes to take pictures so I got mine taken. As he
is good at it, the women chose him as their official
photographer at their National Womens Council
of the Brethren Church. I'll tell you, he had a
time !

Then we had a real special visit, my aunt
Josseline came to visit us from Paris. My mummy
was so happy and I was too! She brought me a
lot of cute dresses from France. As she liked it
so much down here she decided to stay. I was so
glad because my mummy had a problem with her
foot and was unable to walk for a long time. We
sure are lucky to have her around. My mummy
told me that the Lord takes good care of his chil-
dren and always wo?*ks everything out so their
need will be provided for. I am glad my mummy
is the child of such a good Father.

Of course, I have a lot of other friends among
the people of the Church, When my mummy ivas
working she left me at the pastor's house in
Nunez. I sure had a ball. I never told my parents
about everything they let me do otherwise they
might not have let me come back. The pastor
taught me how to cough so when he woidd be in
the pulpit I would cough to get his attention. My
parents did not think it was a very good idea.
My mother often has to take me out of the church
during the service or the meetings because she
thinks I am too much of a distraction. My daddy
seldom has to do it, but of course he is my daddy,
so he makes me behave.

Now I have to tell about the women down here.
They have got a special kind of deal. It is called
the "amiga invisible" game. Each woman draws
a name and is supposed to write, send gifts and
pray for the one she has drawn. It is a lot of fun
because you don't know who your "amiga invis-
ible" is. As my mummy's " amiga invisible" likes
me, I get a lot of presents. I think it's a really
good idea. Then, on a special date, they get to-
gether and discover who "their amiga invisible"
was. You shoidd hear them laughing and scream-
ing; they sure can make a lot of noise! They seem
to have a lot of fun though. Once after the dis-
covery they had a "reunion de canto" (song meet-
ing). It was very nice. There were a lot of people,
many groups sang and some of people of
Nunez did too.

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/ want to give you more details about the
tuomen's congress in Soldini, since I was allowed
to go. The weather was wonderful and a lot of
ladies came with babies. To give more time to
the women to spend at the meetings, the men

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cooked and served meals. I did not know th
men could do such things. As it was the fif\
anniversary of the Congress, they had a sped
meal with "polio asado" (barbecued chicken) at
a big cake. Some of the children got to bloiv t)
candles. There tvas, too, a testimony meetit
where everybody told the wonderful things G(
had done for them. Many of the women had tea
in their eyes and could hardly talk but they we
all so happy. So maybe I am not so afraid to gro
up and stay happy if I keep the Lord in my heat
A last word about my daddy, he got a car,
has a lot of color, does a lot of bouncie-bounci
makes a lot of noise and does not work all t'l
time. That way it makes it more of an adventw
to ride in it. My daddy let his beard grow
match the car and I like to pull on it. Now the
is a funny thing, he has been trying to teach w
some new words lately; like "baby brother."
wonder what that means, don't you?

God bless you all and make you as happy <
/ am.

Rebecca Chantal Logan

Rebecca with some of the women at
th e Women's Congress

P.S. Thank you for the birthday cards. I enjoyi
them so much in my own special way.

P. P.S. Please don't forget to pray for us all.

My Mommy and Daddy say HI too!

iiiilll

Mm, I
JHrattl

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Mark and Chantal Logan

ecember 30, 1972

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NAGALAND CRUSADE

KOHIMA, India — Naga tribesmen in this remote part
£ northeast India gave Evangelist Billy Graham one of
le greatest receptions of his life when he came here
>r a three-day Crusade. As many as 80,000 came out
!>r Bible studies two mornings, and crowds estimated
it well over 100,000 attended the three evening services.

ohima's usual population is just over 20,000.

While there was no registration and no accurate count,
jiousands of the mountain people were reported to
pve made decisions for Christ in answer to the evan-
ielist's invitation.

| Walter H. Smyth, Billy Graham Evangelistic Asso-
lation vice president in charge of Crusade planning,
aid he believed the cumulative attendance of over
00,000 was the largest in any three day period in the
vangelist's ministry.

Associates said from Graham's motorcade entry to
[is departure by helicopter, the welcome in Nagaland
)ras exceptional. Admitted only at the last minute to
xe state in which India's central government seldom
ermits foreigners to visit, the American was greeted
an estimated 100,000 Nagas lining the last three miles
his route. They came in the costumes of 14 or more
ribes, shouting and singing Christian hymns to wel-
>me their visitor.

A seven-day Kohima Crusade was originally planned,
ut it was shortened to three days when the govern-
lent granted permits to only six members of the Team
m four days only (including the day of travel time),
everal members of the Team who were scheduled to
issist were not allowed into the state which has been
|tie scene of much guerrilla activity.

Even though some underground leaders said they had
eclared a cease-fire for the duration of the Crusade,
here were still skirmishes with the Indian military

forces. One took place just three miles from the meeting
site during a morning Bible study. Graham was leading
a prayer for the sick when gunfire erupted. He asked
the congregation to remain in place and to stay calm.
No one left.

Site of the meeting was an athletic field, with extra
seating space especially arranged for the Crusade.

One of the unique features of the meetings was the
seating of the congregation by language groups. There
were interpreters for at least 18 tribal tongues. Never
before had Graham's sermons been translated into so
many different languages. At some services in Africa,
there had been translation into three languages. When
a pilot closed-circuit television European Crusade origi-
nated in Dortmund, Germany, in 1970, there was simul-
taneous translation into seven different languages
beamed to the areas where they were spoken.

Graham said the crowds of 80,000 at the morning
gatherings were the largest he had ever addressed before
noon.

Nagas came from every corner of the state for the
event, some walking many miles to participate. Local
sponsors planned for months to provide makeshift
sleeping and eating arrangements for the out-of-town
visitors.

While it is estimated that over half of the state's
population is Christian, Graham's Associates said the
number of people making initial professions of faith
in Nagaland was greater than in any comparable period
in previous Crusades.

Even with the uncertainty up to the last minute about
whether the visiting evangelist would speak, a choir of
1,000 Nagas was assembled for each service. The vet-
eran director of Crusade choirs, Cliff Barrows, led the
singers.

Accompanying the choir and vocal soloist Archie
Dennis Jr. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was the Team
pianist, Tedd Smith.

Other Team members participating were Associate
Evangelist T. W. Wilson and Charles Riggs, director of
counseling and follow-up.

One of the gifts presented to the visiting evangelist
was a Naga warrior's costume. Members of the Team
also got shawls made in the area.

A government helicopter took the party from Kohima
to Gauhati on America's Thanksgiving Day. Graham
and his associates had cold box lunches. He said he had
never been so far from his North Carolina home on
Thanksgiving but was thankful for the response to the
Gospel in Nagaland.

He called the three days one of the greatest experi-
ences of his life.

From Gauhati he flew to New Delhi to pay a visit
to the nation's Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. He took
her a message of good wishes from President Nixon.
She responded with the hope that relationships between
the United States and India would be improved.

Responding to a long-standing invitation, Graham
then flew to Tehran to visit the Shah of Iran. Later he
will participate in a planning session in Lausanne,
Switzerland, for the 1974 International Congress on
World Evangelization.

CROSS

COUNTRY

CONFERENCE

1973 STUDY BOOK: "The Late Great Planet Earth"

(Second Coming of Christ)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: "What On Earth's Going To Happen?'

"Re-Entry"

"Jesus Christ — Solid Rock"
"The Second Coming Bible"

TIME: Early in 1973

BY WHOM: Every Brethren Congregation

|cember 30, 1972

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JlCKGROUND:

JThe first Cross Country Conference was held early
'1 1957. Sponsored continuously by the National Breth-
ijn Ministerial Association, the annual C.C.C. is an
•{tempt to have every Brethren congregation, or at
iist a portion of every congregation, studying the
me theme at about the same time of year.
JThe first few Conferences were scheduled for a
jecific weekend — with explicit dates being given,
lader that arrangement, it was hoped that all Brethren
j>uld be studying and discussing the same material
ji the same dates, each in his own church.
'Although that format had value and stressed co-
siveness, schedule conflicts frequently arose on the
signated weekends and, thus, other procedures
olved. Now, the theme and resource materials are
jinounced, but each pastor and congregation can plan
\e best time for them to engage in the study locally.
(Usually the studies cover several weeks. For exam-
;e, "The Late Great Planet Earth" (this year's study
ok) has 14 chapters and the Study Guide gives sug-
stions for the examination of each one. But how long
e study continues and how the chapters are grouped
igether depends on your local leadership. Your C.C.C.
;jight be a mid-week study group, or a Sunday evening
jscussion, or a Sunday Morning sermon series, or a
(treat theme, or private study with report sessions, or
!■'. . etc.

JHowever, it is anticipated that every Brethren Church
ill give attention to "The Late Great Planet Earth"

sometime in the early months of 1973. Often churches
engage in their Cross Country Conference during Feb-
ruary and March. But these details are your decisions.
THEMES:

With the exception of three years, Cross Country
Conferences have been held annually since their in-
ception in 1957. In that time a total of 42 ministers
have served on the planning committees. Those church-
es participating have examined a variety of pertinent
topics and study literature — as the following listing
illustrates:

1957 Stewardship

1958 Missions

1959 Church Order
1960-62 (none)

1963 Conversational Evangelism

1964 Visitation Evangelism

1965 Christian Emphasis
"Mere Christianity"

1966 Mental Health for Christians

1967 Family Life

1968 Israel/Arab Conflict and the Bible

1969 Rediscovering His Love
"Taste of New Wine"

1970 "A Life Worth Living"

1971 "Learning to Understand the
Mission of the Church"

1972 "The Good Life"
(Study of James)

1973 "The Late Great Planet Earth"

1973 LITERATURE

There is a wealth of informative, recently published material about the Second
Coming of Christ. But this theme has not been a C.C.C. study theme until this year.
Here are the books, prices and sources for your 1973 study.
Study Book: (Every one should own a copy)
"The Late Great Planet Earth"*

by Hal Lindsey (Zondervan) $1.95

"Study Guide"* $ .75

Additional Resources: (For comparison and enrichment)
"What On Earth's Going To Happen?"*

by Ray Stedman (Gospel Light) $ .95

"Study Guide"* $1.00

"Re-Entry"*

by John Wesley White (Zondervan) $ .95

(No study guide)
"The Second Coming Bible"*

by William Biederwolf (Baker Book House)

(from the original printing entitled The Millenium Bible) $4.95

(Note* — Order all of above books from Brethren Publishing Company.)
"Jesus Christ— Solid Rock"

David Wilkerson Publication $ .15

Order directly from: David Wilkerson

P.O. Box 34451
Dallas. Texas 75234

A MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITY:

The 1973 Cross Country Conference can be a rewarding experience in your
church. Certainly the continual need to learn more about our Lord's return and
the events surrounding it need not be stressed. If plans are not yet underway in
your church for this study, talk with others about it immediately.
Order literature now!

Cross Country Conference Committee
J. D. Hamel
Phil Lersch, chairman

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NAPPANEE SENIOR

Our sponsors for this year, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tobias,
had us start out the year's activities by helping to set up
for communion, and putting things away and cleaning
up after communion was over.

The next week's activity was a campout at Tuco
Campground. Thirteen members went Saturday to
spend the night. We entertained ourselves that night
by running through the woods in the dark, playing
ditch-em. After all the running, we settled down for a
good night's sleep, but for some of us it was too cold
to be good. Everyone slept in tents except for a daring
few who wanted to really "rough it" by sleeping under
a pine tree. Five more members joined us Sunday
morning for our worship service. We then elected our
officers for the year. They are: President — Denny Mish-
ler, Vice President — Dan Sharp, and Secretary-Treas-
urer— Carla Stump.

We decided to really work to make money this year,
so we raked leaves. We worked, and worked, and
worked, and ended up doing the last several lawns in
the rain and snow. We also had a slave auction, where
the youth were auctioned off, and sold to the highest
bidder. There were more slaves than buyers, but with
some of the slaves buying a slave, everyone was sold.
The slaves will be paid by the hour and must work
from five to eight hours.

On November 19, we were in charge of a T
Thanksgiving and Praise) Service. Members of t
youth accompanied the hymns on piano, organ, a
guitar, had special music, and each read a thanksgivi:
verse and said something that they were thankful ft
Each member of the congregation was given a letl
of the alphabet, and they said something that th
were thankful for, beginning with that letter.

The "Teen House" is where we have Sunday Send
classes, BYC meetings, and get-togethers after the hoi I
basketball games to play ping-pong, have refreshment
and just to have a good time. We are planning to o
together and decorate the "Teen House" for Christmj.
very soon.

To celebrate the Christmas season, we will
caroling, and we are going to make candy and othi
goodies to send to Kentucky for Christmas.

Besides all the other things, we have had good attffl
dance at our regular Sunday evening meetings. Tl
is our most serious part of the time that we spend u
gether. We have been listening to a series of tapes, al
then having discussions led by Rev. James Sluss.

A lot of work and prayer has gone into our Bl
group this year to make it what it is, and what it \y
be in the future.

— Audrey Tobias, reporter

iicember 30, 1972

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REFLECTIONS

\ Margaret Jones was really born on October
1 1971. Before that, she did exactly ivhat so
uny other people are doing: she played Chris-
in. Noiv it's a different story. She no longer
iiys Christian, she is a Christian.

by Margaret Jones

My life really started there! I received Jesus Christ.
He wasn't just Somebody to read about. He was my
personal Savior. I had really been blind until that time —
too apathetic to care about my soul or my future. It
felt as though a great weight had been lifted from my
mind.

This past year contained great experiences, some
wonderful, some not. It wasn't easy, but I always had
Someone to help me, to guide or console me. Whenever
I tried something on my own I usually "bombed" it.
It took quite a long time to realize that my feelings
were not of utter importance. I was saved even when I
wasn't feeling high.

I was ready and willing to go to District Conference
at Derby, Kansas, this year. I have Christ's growing
life to share with others. At conference we discussed
Kennedy's Coral Ridge program of Evangelism Explos-
ion. Conference was fabulous. You could even say it was
"heavy" — certainly not yuck or boring. I shared with
some of God's people. I learned from listening and
studying with others. I learned that the Brethren
Church contains some of the world's most wonderful
people. Spiritual reproduction continues because the
Holy Spirit is active. Who ever heard of a generation
gap? We are all God's children.

I thank God and the people who made conference
possible. May the love and favor of the Lord Jesus
Christ rest upon you. My love to all of you, for we all
belong to Jesus Christ.

Margaret Jones, 16
Cheyenne Brethren Church

'Church?" and "Oh yeah?" were two of the many
etions I received before going to the Midwest Dis-
ct Conference last year (1971). "A church confer-

'a bunch of dull business

'church

bad enough on Sundays . . ." — before conference I
ard all of these comments. I began to wonder
lether I really wanted to go. Maybe they were right
yuck and boring. Certainly the spiritual had noth-
l to do with my decision to go — I wasn't a Christian,
lybe the idea of a good time or getting away from
me influenced my decision. At any rate I finally
cided to go. Four youth (one guy and three girls),
eluding myself, plus Rev. Mike Hurd, his wife Carina,
d their two children, left Cheyenne and headed for
iference at Morrill, Kansas.

In the past year I have had the privilege of
watching as Margaret has grown in the grace
and the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. As
a pastor, I would say that this one experience of
watching this groivth has been worth all of the
time that I have spent as pastor.

There are not words in the English language
to express my deep thankfulness to the Lord for
having the chance to work with young people.
I believe that if our church is to survive, we must
see many more Margarets — she is only one. I pray
that her testimony ivill challenge many more to
come to know real life in Jesus Christ.

— Mike Hurd, former pastor
Cheyenne Brethren Church

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LAY INSTITUTES FOR EVANGELISM

Presented by Campus Crusade for Christ in
connection with KEY 73

Following are some of the LIFE Institutes to be conducted near Brethren
Churches by Campus Crusade for Christ. We encourage you to participate in KEY
73 as much as possible. LIFE Institutes will provide you with training in evangelism
and Christian growth. Plan to attend with a group from your church. For more
information on Institutes, contact the regional director in your area.

MID-ATLANTIC REGION (Regional Director: Mr. Wally Bennett, 3228 Tudor
Drive, Lexington, KY 40503.)

Feb. 28 - Mar. 2
Mar. 24
Mar. 7-9
Mar. 9-11
July 9-13
Sept. 10-14

Harrisonburg, VA
Harrisonburg, VA
Wheeling, WV
Wheeling, WV
Harrisonburg, VA
Harrisonburg, VA

GREAT LAKES REGION (Regional Director
Box 130, Barrington, IL 60010.)

Jan. 10-13 Lansing, MI

Jan. 24-26 Indianapolis, IN

Jan. 26-28 Indianapolis, IN

Feb. 12-18 Grand Rapids, MI

Apr. 6-8 Indianapolis, IN

NORTH CENTRAL REGION (Regional Director:
Office Box 130, Barrington, IL 60010.)

Apr. 3-5 Waterloo, IA

Apr. 6-8 Waterloo, IA

THE PLAINS REGION (Regional Director:
Street, Kansas City, MO 64108.)

Feb. 19-25 Topeka, KS

Mar. 5-11 El Dorado, KS

Massanetta Springs
Massanetta Springs
Oglebay Park
Oglebay Park
Massanetta Springs
Massanetta Springs
Mr. Harry Dickelman, Post Office

First Church of the Nazarene

Atkinson Hotel

First Nazarene Church

Atkinson Hotel

Mr. Harry Dickelman, Post

Grace Brethren Church
Hawkeye Institute of Technology

Bert Harned, M.D., 325 East 31st

Free Methodist Church
First Baptist Church

CALLING

OUR

CONTINENT

CHRIST

cember 30, 1972

Page Twenty-seven

CHURCH
NEWS

CORINTH BRETHREN CHURCH
TWELVE MILE, INDIANA

'Corinth Brethren Church at Twelve Mile, Indiana,
Is been busy this fall. Our Homecoming was held on
rtober 1, and many former members and those who've
pved away returned to visit and enjoy the basket
inner and program for the day.

Our Evangelistic meetings started the following eve-
ning, on October 2, and continued through Sunday,
October 8. The speaker was Rev. Kenneth Howard of
the Peru Brethren Church and the average attendance
was close to 100. We rejoice that 10 new members have
been added to the church roll this past year.

Our yearly Harvest Supper was held Sunday evening,
November 19, with a basket supper, and entertainment
was furnished by the different Sunday School classes.

Thirteen from our church took a truck load of new
and used clothing to Krypton, Kentucky, over the
Thanksgiving weekend and spent time helping with
painting, sorting of clothes, and carpentering work.

Plans are underway for a Christmas Program on
December 17 and the young people will be caroling
for the older members of our community during the
Christmas season.

Material and supplies are being gathered for the
Work Days at the church this winter when the ladies
will spend time making quilts, hospital gowns, children's
clothes, and cutting squares and rolling bandages for
Missions.

As you see, Corinth is a busy place and we find great
rewards and receive many blessings in doing for others.

Mrs. Phyllis Wray
Corresponding Secretary
Corinth Brethren Church
Twelve Mile, Indiana

THE PASTOR'S SERMON

Sunday the sermon was sluggish, twas hard attention
1 keep. The theme was faultily chosen, it almost put
| to sleep. Monday was blue with sheer boredom;
liesday was carnal by choice. Wednesday my con-
jience awakened by pleas from a still, small voice.
,iayer left me uplifted, loyalty lingering long. Thurs-
jy my heart was responding; Friday His nudging was
rong. Saturday I came to repentence and all on the
jbar I lay. I yielded in full surrender, to prepare for
e Lord's holy day. Sunday the sermon was perfect,
iperb and quite at it's peak, amazing how greatly the
tstor improved in the space of one week!

From Stockton, Calif.

Brethren Newsletter

A DOLLAR FOR GOD

Three thousand for my brand new car

Five thousand for a piece of sod.

Ten thousand I paid to begin a house

A dollar I gave to God.

A tidy sum to entertain

My friends in pointless chatter,

And when the world goes crazy mad

I ask, "Lord, What's the matter?"

Yet there is one big question,

For the answer I still search:

When things are so bad in this old world,

What's holding back the church?

From College Corner News Letter

Robert Ingersoll challenges God:

Once when Ingersoll was lecturing, he took out his
watch and said: "I will give God five minutes to strike
me dead for the things I have said." When Theodore
Parker heard that nothing happened during that five
minutes, he remarked: "and did Ingersoll think he
could exhaust the patience of the Eternal God in five
minutes?"

From Stockton, Calif.

Brethren Newsletter

Page Twenty-eight

The Brethren Evangel

JESUS PEOPLE IN EUROPE

Washington, D.C. — A contradiction in Christianity is
taking place in Europe, says a six-page report in the
current (October 13) issue of CHRISTIANITY TODAY
magazine: Young Europeans are turning to Jesus by
the thousands while their churches lie dormant and
dying.

In a followup to his "Jesus People at the Olympics"
report in the last (September 29) issue, News Editor
Edward E. Plowman says young people from all over
Europe told him they had turned to Jesus Christ but
added somberly, "My church is dead."

The Jesus revolution, now several years old in this
country, is stirring the continent, he says, and in many
places it has developed independently of the American
movement.

In small villages of Alsace in France, Plowman re-
ports, a Jesus movement was started in 1967. Now there
are "Jesus centers" in eight villages in the province, and
the leaders have plans to establish centers in scores of
other villages. The French Christians were not aware
of the Jesus movement here, he adds, though their
movement developed along similar lines. Plowman was
the first American Christian the young French be-
lievers in one village had ever met.

In other centers across Europe, Plowman met and
interviewed young Christians from around the world.
He slept on floors with them, tagged along on huge
Jesus marches, visited their coffeehouses, and watched
them lead many of their peers to make decisions for
Christ.

He cites a growing Jesus movement among young
leaders of Northern Ireland's notorious Tartan gangs,
some of whom were busily engaged in witnessing to

other gang members. The Northern Ireland revival \
gan, reports one Irish youth, with the visit of Americ
street evangelist Arthur Blessit. "He showed Christ!
kids what we should be doing," the youth says. "1
radicalized us." As a result, Irish youths are attendii
Bible studies in dorms, homes, and coffeehouses.

The story is the same all over Europe, Plowman ]
ports: In Belgium (which is almost entirely Catholi<
where Leo Josef Cardinal Suenens welcomed Operate
Mobilization's 1,800 young people as they brought t
Gospel to the streets of his country; in Austria, whe
Franz Cardinal Koenig ordered the Catholic universi
in Linz opened to 600 Campus Crusade for Christ trail
ees ; in Holland, where thirty-five Christian coffee bars ;
including one on a barge and another in a windmill'
hosted hundreds this summer; in Eastern Europe, whej
government officials are disturbed at seeing many youi
people become believers despite official propaganda th j
says religion is only for old people.

And yet, Plowman reports, most of the youths a!
finding no help in their churches. "One of the mcf
common remarks I heard from young people in eve:
land I visited was 'my church is dead' " he says. "I
is a complaint of Baptist kids in Yugoslavia and Polar
as well as state-church youth in West Germany a|
Calvinists in Holland." He concludes that "unless largj
scale renewal comes soon to the churches, an unlikel
prospect, the contrast — and tension — will become moi
pronounced."

The newsman visited Europe to gather informatii i
for a forthcoming book on the global Jesus revoluuV
as well as for articles and reports in CHRISTIANIl!
TODAY.

BAD NEWS FROM

"GOOD NEWS" PAPER

TN the September, 1971 issue of NOW, we published
an article entitled "Good News." In it we told how a
man, in Fair Oaks, California, got tired of so- much bad
news in our newspapers and decided to publish The
Aquarium Times which omitted all reference to war,
violence, accidents, disaster and death! He wanted to
publish that which could uplift the spirit and avoid
leaving the spirit depressed. His motive was good.

But now from his office comes the bad news that
after 26 months of fighting doom and gloom, he is hav-
ing to close down the publication of his paper; for
evidently not enough people are willing to pay for "good
news." He regrets "letting down" his loyal subscribers
and supporters.

The gospel, as given to us in the Bible, is not on
"good news," but the best news of all! The "good tij
ings of great joy" concerning Christ's birth and til
story of His death and resurrection, which brings
us forgiveness of sins, should thrill our souls with jo

How thankful we are that when that good news j
received, there can never be a "letting down" or dissj
pointment concerning it. In the first place the good ne\ j
of salvation through Christ is free — and secondly, t|
Creator's resources can never be exhausted! The go*;
news concerning Christ gets sweeter as life progress J
— .and it will last forever!

from LeTourneau NOW

bember 30, 1972

Page Twenty-nine

CHEEP ADVICE

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Seven problems of the local church:
"Unbended Knee"
"Unread Bible"
"Unpaid Tithes"
"Unattended church"
"Unrealized cross of Christ"
"Unpassionate heart"
"Unconcern for lost souls"

MOST OF THE things that are really
worth knowing cannot be taught.

CALM SELF-CONFIDENCE is as far
from conceit as the desire to earn a decent
living is remote from greed.

Nothing humbles you so much as re-
turning to work from vacation and dis-
covering that no one knew you were gone.

You didn't knock to get into the church
—don't knock after you get in.

When we have nothing as our target we
usually hit it with amazing accuracy.

How often do you think of the shut-ins,
the locked-ups, or the down-and-outs?

The wages of sin are unreported.

LAFF-A-UTTLE

When a man who had just returned
from his vacation complained about the
rainy weather he'd had, a friend inter-
rupted.

"It couldn't have been all that bad — look
how sunburned you are."

"Sunburn, nothing," the unhappy va-
cationer replied. "That's rust."

"It looks like rain," said the waitress,
looking out the window.

"Yes," replied the customer, glancing
up from his steaming cup, "but it smells
like coffee."

"When Noah sailed the waters blue,
He had his problems just like you.
For forty days he steered his ark
Until he found a place to park."

A long winded lecturer had been talking
for more than an hour, pausing briefly
from time to time to gulp a hasty sip of
water.

Finally, during one of these breaks, a
man in the audience leaned toward his
neighbors and announced in a loud
whisper, "First time I ever saw a wind-
mill run by water!"

The high cost of health care is enough
to make you sick.

Mary Jane, who was six years old, was
looking at photographs of her parents'
wedding. Her father described the cere-
mony and tried to explain its meaning.
Suddenly, the light dawned.

"Oh," Mary Jane exclaimed, "Is that
when you got mother to come to work for
us?"

Pag© Thirty

The Brethren Evange

World Religious News

BISHOP: CHURCH MUST
LEARN TO COPE
WITH TECHNOLOGY

Norfolk, Va. (EP)— If it wants to
reach the younger generation, the
church must go down avenues it
has never traveled before, says the
new bishop of the Virginia Confer-
ence of the United Methodist Church.

Bishop W. Kenneth Goodson, in a
speech to classes on sociology and
religion at Virginia Wesleyan Col-
lege, said church membership has
gone down during the past decade
and the church has not been able
to cope with many social problems
thrust in its lap.

"There is not a frontline Protes-
tant denomination in America that
has not lost members in the last 10
years," he said. The church during
this time, he said, has gone through
a revolution because it has been
called on to do what it was not ready
to do.

Technology has made mankind
neighbors the world over, he stated,
but the church was not ready to
cope with the situation. "We have
torn up a public school system in
America . . . we have torn up de-
nominations . . . and the church
found itself in a revolution — all be-
cause it was not ready."

While the church should be con-
cerned about secular affairs, he said,
"its primary commital is to Christ."

CLERGYMAN WHO CLIMBED
MOUNT ARARAT DESCRIBES
'ARK FEVER' IN NEW BOOK

Minneapolis (EP) — Dr. John War-
wick Montgomery admits to having
"a full-fledged case of Ark fever."

That's why he went to Turkey in
1970 to climb Mount Ararat and why
he has written a new book, "The
Quest for Noah's Ark," that details
the 2,000-year search for the vessel
in which, according to tradition, man
survived the great deluge.

eview

Dr. Montgomery's book, published
by Bethany Fellowship, Inc., in sub-
urban Bloomington, maintains there
is solid evidence that on a remote
mountain in eastern Turkey "a sub-
stantial vestige of the Ark of Noah,
if not the ark's massive hull itself
— remains to this very day."

It is believed, the author says, to
be frozen in the glacial ice, but occas-
ionally attains the surface when the
ice cap recedes under the blazing
August sun.

He says he believes that evidence
for the existence of the vessel con-
tinues to mount and that possibil-
ities of recovering the vessel are
excellent.

Dr. Montgomery, a conservative
Lutheran clergyman who teaches at
the Evangelical Divinity School in
Deerfield, 111., says recovery of the
Ark would confirm the historicity of
the Book of Genesis in the Bible.

HONOR BOYS
TOWN EXPOSE

Boys Town, Nebr. (EP) — An ex-
pose of Boys Town by The Omaha
Sun Newspapers has been honored
by the Universities of Nebraska and
Missouri, as well as the journalism
fraternity Sigma Delta Chi, and the
suburban newspapers of America.

Earlier this year, a task force of
Sun Reporters wrote a devastating
report showing that the world-famed
institution had accumulated a net
worth of $209 million. Boys Town's
administration in addition has con-
tinued soliciting millions of Ameri-
cans to contribute to its annual
income — which in 1971 amounted to
more than four times the cost of
caring for the boys.

National wire services and news
magazines which first transmitted
this news across the country were
said to have covered only the top of
what appears to be an iceberg of
scandal.

INDIAN STUDENTS IN
DOOR-TO-DOOR OUTREACH

New Delhi (EP)— Some 160 se
inary students from various Bi
schools here have been carrying (
a door-to-door campaign with Chi
tian tracts, with the help of Indi
Every-Home Crusade, sponsored
World Literature Crusade.

"It is sad," wrote Bishop Chan
Ray, "that very few, if any, of 1
local Christians have joined in."
said similarly the project of sendi
New Testaments by mail to t*
phone subscribers in Delhi by Pa
nership Mission is eliciting hundre
of letters, but Christians in Delhi
not have any plan for personal v:
tation to commend the Word
truth to the readers. "How ti
makes one long for greater coordii
tion among evangelicals," he said.

Following a tour of India, Bang
desh and Burma, the bishop not
that there is growing impatience a
restlessness in India today. M
Gandhi has openly challenged 1
top 20 capitalists either to she
their wealth or face nationalizatit

"We need to pray for the Indi
government in its gigantic task
ruling 550 million people by den
cratic processes," he said. He a
trasted it with China's dictator
rule by which she can flood Asi
markets with consumer goods
throw-away prices. Democratic In<
cannot do this and so faces an id
logical crisis and vast problems
u nemployment.

FIRST McALLASTER
NOVEL PUBLISHED

Greenville, 111. (EP) — Elva I
Allaster, author and professor
English at Greenville College h<
has broadened her published wi
ings to include fiction.

Strettam, Dr. McAllaster's fi
novel, has been hailed as "eas
one of the most imaginative ficti
pieces of the year."

Dr. McAllaster is widely kno1'
for poetry. She has also writ
numerous articles and short stori

In Strettam, published by Zond
van, the author takes the reader
hind the facade of a respecta
town to reveal the motives, hop
and fears which depict the univer
interplay between forces of g(
and evil.

scember 30, 1972

Page Thirty-one

UTHERANS WOULD
1PRISON ONLY
HE 'DANGEROUS'

'Dallas (EP) — Sweeping reforms
e needed in U.S. prisons and in
e manner of handling lawbreakers,
legates to the convention here of
e 3.2 million-member Lutheran
hurch in America declared.
The churchmen said imprison-
ent generally worsened criminal
i>havior and intensified the problem
jr society. Such treatment, they
bid, should be limited to offenders
;judged dangerous or violent."
JA statement issued by the denom-
ation declared that "the popular
sumption that confinement is
formally the most appropriate pen-
jty for criminal behavior has
.■oven itself fallacious."
JThe governing convention took its
and by adopting a statement pre-
lired by its board of social rela-
>ns in a two-year study aided by a
,nel of experts.

"Jails and prisons are schools of
ienation and violence," the report
id. "Those persons who survive
em constitute a growing pool of
saffected men and women. . . .
ivertheless, much of the public
pks approvingly upon the segrega-
|>n of offenders from the commun-
es to which they eventually must
turn."

The Lutherans urged an overhaul
r the system, with emphasis on
abilitation, not punishment.

MILLION TO MISSIONS
IeCORDED FROM
143 GARRC CHURCHES
jDes Plaimes, 111. (EP)— A total of
i new churches during its fiscal
Jar brought the number of church-
' in the General Association of Reg-
jar Baptist Churches to 1,443 from
|uch $8,916,834 was donated to mis-
tonary outreach worldwide.
Per capita missionary giving was
!3.27, according to Joseph M. Sto-
pl, a national representative of the
lurch so named because of its his-
t'ric Baptist position.
|"We stand forthrightly on the
Ible as the verbally inspired Word
■ God, and other fundamental doc-
Ines such as the virgin birth of
lirist and His atoning death and
Idily resurrection." Dr. Stowell
iid. Its churches are self-governing.

BILLY GRAHAM REPEATS
DINAH SHORE APPEARANCE,
ANSWERS YOUTH

Hollywood, Calif. (EP) — Evan-
gelist Billy Graham returned the
following day, after his Nov. 16th
appearance on Dinah Shore's 30-
minute telecast "Dinah's Place" to
face approximately a dozen young
people gathered to question the evan-
gelist on a variety of issues.

In reply to the question, "Which
religion is best?" the evangelist
stressed a personal relationship with
Jesus Christ rather than allegiance
to a religion.

To a question about pre-marital
sex the preacher replied that the
rule against it was God's, not his,
and that wrong acts are but a sym-
pton of a deeper malady called sin.

He spoke on issues regarding the
climax of history, Judaism, evan-
gelistic crusades, and redemption.
Applause greeted his remark that
today's young people are "our best
ever." He said 70 per cent of his
crusades are comprised of people
under 25 years of age. He also stated
that if it weren't for the interest of
young people his crusades probably
would have been ended by now and
that he would find himself in edu-
cation or in some other Christian
outreach.

78 'POLICE COUPLES'
ENJOY UNIQUE HUME
LAKE CONFERENCE

Hume, Calif. (EP)— Said to be the
nation's first, the Police Couples
Conference here drew 78 couples to
Hume Lake Christian Camps Oct. 27-
29, for a three-day Bible^study
ministry.

Robert L. Vernon, a Commander
with the Los Angeles Police Depart-
ment, was dean of the conference,
Ken Poure the featured Bible
teacher.

Meeting under the tall pines of
King's Canyon, the police officers
and their wives considered such
topics as why the Bible is God's
Word, discipline of children, the joy
of the Holy Spirit, and God's design
for a happy home.

Relationships between police offi-
cers and their wives are often
strained, Commander Vernon said,
because of odd hours, the danger to
the lives of the husband, and the
lack of social contact for a police-
man in his aloof position in society.

PUEBLO OFFICER SAYS
BIBLE AIDED IN
SURVIVAL OF ORDEAL

New Haven, Conn. (EP) — A deep
belief in God helped the ship's 82
crewmen survive their 11-month im-
prisonment in North Korea five
years ago, the USS Pueblo's chief
intelligence officer said in an inter-
view here.

"Among our crew, God was very
much alive," Commander Stephen R.
Harris said. Harris, now with the
Navy Department in the capital, said
on the day the Pueblo's crew was
seized Jan. 23, 1968, his Bible was
taken away from him "at the point
of a bayonet."

The prisoners decided to make a
Bible "which was less than 100 per
cent successful." Snatches of hymns,
elements of worship services, pre-
cious bits of Scripture were written
on left-over scraps of paper. This
unorthodox, but living, vital docu-
ment, became known as the "Pueblo
Bible."

"In our unchurched, unlearned
way we turned to God ias prayer
groups and secret biblical discus-
sions sprang up among those not in
solitary confinement," he said.

Harris said when the Pueblo Bible
was discovered he received a "new
set of bruises."

CHURCH-OWNED OFFICE
BUILDINGS HELD TAX-EXEMPT
IN OREGON

Portland, Ore. (EP) — Oregon tax
court judge Hal S. Lusk, a retired
State Supreme Court judge, ruled
here that office structures and re^
lated buildings owned by Churches
are tax-exempt.

The ruling came on an appeal by
the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon and
the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of
Portland of a 1970 decision of the
Oregon Department of Revenue.
That agency's decision had placed
Church administrative buildings and
some agency quarters on the tax
rolls.

Under the ruling, the Episcopal
bishop's office would have been
taxed some $7,500 a year and the
Catholic chancery office would have
been billed for $23,000.

In his decision, Judge Lusk held
that religion is charity. He said a
religious corporation is a charitable
corporation within the tax structure,
and that properties held are tax-
exempt.

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