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HERALD/  January  15,  1990 


EDITORIAL 


Here  we  are,  standing  on  the 
edge  of  another  great  opportuni- 
ty. Not  just  because  it  is  the  90's, 
but  because  we  are  alive  and 
have  a  few  more  days  to  serve. 
The  world  is  exploding  with 
change,  and  most  of  us  are  not 
great  on  change.  It  brings  the  ele- 
ment of  uncertainty  -  when  we 
do  not  know  what  is  going  to 
happen  we  feel  a  bit  uneasy. 

It  is  certain  that  this  year  will 
not  be  like  the  old  one.  There  is 
change  in  the  world  and 
everyone  is  talking  global. 
"Global"  may  well  be  the  fad 
word  of  this  decade.  There  is 
change  in  the  political  structure 
of  the  East  European  countries. 
They  want  change  from  a  system 
that  has  not  been  working  well. 
What  form  that  change  will  take 
is  not  certain.  If  things  are  nor- 
mal the  change  will  not  come 
fast  enough  for  people  .  .  .  old 
systems  do  not  die  with  ease  and 
new  ones  are  not  formed  in  a 
perfect  state. 

This  unrest  and  change 
presents  a  challenge  to  the 
church.  Will  the  church  be  ready 
for  the  challenge?  I  hear  of 
businesses  getting  ready  for  the 
change  and  the  new  global  era, 
but  churches  are  still  struggling 
with  old  problems.  They  cannot 
decide  where  to  attack  the  prob- 
lems or  even  which  problem  to 
attack.  The  old  role  of  the 
evangelical  church  was  to 
change  persons  and  society  by 
an  internal  change  of  heart.  This 
meant  that  the  Gospel  of  Jesus 
Christ  was  the  centerpiece  of  the 
attack.  We  picked  up  another  old 
idea  of  change  through  society 
and  a  need  to  help  society.  Keep 
in  mind  that  both  truths  are 
necessary  to  win  the  battle. 

Our  present  society  is  short- 
term  oriented  in  solutions  to 
problems.  They  must  see  results 
now  and  not  in  the  distant  future 
"  so  we  have  set  out  to  change 
laws  and  rulers  on  this  earth. 
There  is  the  Biblical  reminder 
that  we  are  pilgrims  and  when 


we  put  our  roots  down  too  deep- 
ly here,  we  tend  to  lose  sight  of 
our  mission  of  redemption  and 
salvation. 

What  a  dilemma  to  be  in  when 
the  needs  are  so  great!  The 
global  concept  fits  well  into  the 
prophecy  of  the  Bible.  I  think  our 
newspapers  and  TV  are  telling  us 
that  we  are  about  to  see  the  Word 
of  God  fulfilled.  If  our  media  is 
telling  us  about  it,  we  need  the 
same  awareness  from  the  pulpit. 
Men  are  becoming  lovers  of 
pleasure  more  than  lovers  of  God 

—  yet  mankind  has  always  been 
self-centered  and  eager  to  please 
self.  Whether  we  are  more  so  in 
our  age  is  open  to  debate. 

The  real  question  is:  What  is 
our  clear-cut  mission?  What  are 
we  seeking  to  accomplish?  This 
will  sharpen  our  vision  and  get 
us  headed  in  the  right  direction 
for  God.  The  opportunities  and 
avenues  of  service  to  preach  the 
Gospel  have  never  been  better. 
Yes,  the  church  has  "egg"  on  its 
face  from  religious  figures  who 
have  recently  fallen  by  the  way. 
However,  that  does  not  change 
the  fact  that  if  there  is  any  hope 
at  all  for  humanity,  it  must  come 
through  Jesus  Christ.  There  are 
not  a  lot  of  "right  ways"  that  will 
lead  to  Heaven.  The  Bible  states 
there  is  only  ONE  .  .  .  the  way  to 
the  Father  is  through  the  Son. 

We  may  be  accused  of  being 
narrow  with  such  an  approach, 
but  we  had  better  get  the 
message  back  in  focus.  If  it  is 
narrow,  that  is  not  our  problem. 
We  did  not  make  the  Bible,  so  it 
is  not  our  task  to  reshape  it.  It  is 
our  responsibility  to  preach  it 
and  the  working  of  the  Holy 
Spirit  will  activate  it.  The  Grace 
of  God  will  take  care  of  the 
results. 

The  opportunity  of  a  New  Year 

-  whether  to  a  global  society  or 
your  neighbor  -  is  tell  them  of 
the  love  of  God  and  the  awful 
consequences  of  rejecting  Christ. 
The  opportunity  is  open,  what 
will  we  do  about  it? 


A 

Wonderful 

Year 

of 

Opportunity 

by  Charles  W.  Turner 


HERALD/  January  15.  1990 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 


Brethren  Missionary 


Volume  52 


January  15,  1990 


3  Editorial 

A  Wonderful  Yeeir 
of  Opportunity! 

Charles  W.  Tlirner 


5  Current  Christian  Issues 

The  1990 
Freedom  Holocaust 

Fran  Fredericks 


8  Devotional 

Victory  Through 
Agony 

J.  Timothy  Coyle 


14  WMC 

Three  Reasons 
Why  I  Don't  Pray 
and  One  Reason 
Why  I  Do 

Mary  Thompson 


10  Home  Missions 

The  Realization  of 

a  40  Year  Dream        is  Fellowship  News 
Lloyd  Wenger 


6  Foreign  Missions 

Memories  of 
a  Friend 


12  Home  Missions 

News 


18  BEM 

The  Parable  of  the 
Life  Saving  Station 


BIBLE  READING  HONOR  ROLL 

If  you  have  read  through  the  Bible  in  1989,  we'd  like 
to  list  your  name  on  our  honor  roll.  In  this  first  issue 
of  1990,  we're  pleased  to  have  responses  from  several 
persons: 

"I  finished  reading  my  Bible  thru  for  1989,  and  am  ready  to  start 
over  in  1990.  I  think  this  is  19  times." 

--  Mrs.  Ray  Andrew,  Leon,  Iowa 

"The  past  two  years,  I  have  read  through  the  Bible  each  year." 

--  Thelma  Boren,  Findlay,  Ohio 

"We  have  read  through  the  Bible  in  1988  and  again  in  1989.  Thanks 
for  the  encouragement.  We  plan  to  do  it  again  in  1990. 

--  Phyllis  and  Russ  Dunlap,  Winona  Lake,  Indiana. 


Publisher    Charles  W.  TUrner 
Printer     BMH  Printing 
Department  Editors: 
Christian  Education 

Ed  Ixwis 
Foreign  Missions 
Tom  Julien 
MaryBeth  Kaylor 
Grace  Schools 

John  Davis 
Joel  Curry 
Home  Missions 

Larry  N.  Chamberlain 
Jesse  Deloe 
Women's  Missionary  Council 
Linda  Unruh 
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The  Grand  Teton 
National  Park.  (Photo 
by  Dr.  Lester  E.  Pifer) 

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Indiana  1-800-962-8951 
Outside  Indiana  1-800-32-32-BMH 


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HERALD/  January  15,  1990 


CURRENT  CHRISTIAN  ISSUES 


The  1990  Freedom  Holocaust 


FREEDOM!  The  Berlin  wall  is  now  open.  Tens 
of  thousands  of  East  Germans  are  fleeing  across 
the  border  in  search  of  freedom.  As  missionaries 
in  West  Germany,  my  family  is  living  in  the  mid- 
dle of  history  in  the  making.  But  will  the  world's 
refugees  find  real  freedom?  Will  we  find  real 
freedom? 

As  a  parent  in  our  "freedom  society,"  fear  grips 
my  heart  from  time  to  time.  An  example  --  my  re- 
cent visit  to  the  local  grocery  store.  While  1  waited 
in  line  to  check  out,  1  stood  next  to  the  magazine 
rack.  My  eyes  swept  across  the  selection  of  porn- 
ographic magazines  openly  displayed  at  eye  level. 
There  is  a  13  year  old  boy  standing  behind  me.  It's 
.  .  .  my  own  son!  Our  eyes  meet  briefly  and  my 
heart  sinks.  How  will  he  possibly  escape  the 
misuses  of  freedom  at  every  turn  in  this  "freedom 
society?"  He  needs  a  power  greater  than  his  own. 

"Holocaust"  -  this  word  immediately  brings 
graphic  pictures  to  mind  from  some  fifty  years  ago 
.  .  .  pictures  of  suffering,  torture,  starvation,  and 
injustice.  All  flowing  from  the  hands  of  a  madman 
through  the  power  of  his  SS  officers,  Gestapo  and 
war  machinery.  If  you  haven't  read  about  the  World 
War  II  Holocaust,  pick  up  an  encyclopedia  and  get 
the  highlights.  To  learn  about  the  Holocaust  of  the 
year  1990.  pick  up  your  daily  newspaper,  visit  a 
courtroom  or  your  local  hospital. 

We  have  a  runaway,  modern-day  holocaust  in 
1990.  It  is  accelerating  at  a  frightening  speed. 
Abortion,  drug  abuse,  AIDS,  pornography,  family 
deterioration  is  today's  "freedom  holocaust."  It  is 
not  inflicted  by  the  power  of  others,  but  by  each 
one  of  us  exercising  our  personal  freedom  to  make 
a  deliberate  choice.  For  every  baby  that  is  term- 
inated, there  is  a  web  of  involved  individuals  who 
exercise  their  freedom.  Recreational  drug  users 
seldom  look  ahead  to  the  mainliners,  whose  bodies 
appear  to  have  known  their  own  concentration 
camp.  AIDS  provides  its  own  sentence  in  a  death 
camp.  Porno  is  the  gas  chamber  that  is  available 
in  the  privacy  of  our  own  homes.  Here  in  West  Ger- 
many pornographic  magazines  are  at  the  finger- 
tips of  every  child  and  adult.  Families  in  the  1990s 
are  not  separated  by  a  wall  or  jerked  apart  by  rifle- 
wielding  soldiers.  They  are  torn  apart  by  mutual 
incompatibility  or  infidelity,  because  parents  have 
lost  touch  with  the  whole  concept  of  home  and 
love.  Children,  who  once  represented  a  hopeful 
future,  are  too  often  placed  before  the  firing  squad 
of  television,  negligent  supervision  and  immediate 
gratification    advertising.    Parents    who    have 


by  Fran  Fredericks 


prioritized  their  time  and  energy  are  elsewhere. 

How  can  we  possibly  escape  the  lust  and  self- 
seeking  at  every  turn  in  our  freedom  society?  Oh, 
you  say,  "I  know  missionaries  need  to  know  and 
talk  about  freedom  and  the  power  of  choice  in  one's 
life.  But  for  me  it's  not  so  critical." 

If  that  couple's  unborn  baby  is  to  live  .  .  .  If  that 
teenager  is  to  be  able  to  say  "no"  when  certain 
well-understood,  but  questionable  matters  come 
up  .  .  .  if  our  youth  group  is  to  remain  in  the  world, 
and  yet  not  be  swayed  by  its  spirit . . .  if  our  families 
are  to  reflect  love  and  commitment  ...  if  our 
churches  are  to  be  radiant  with  worship,  and  led 
by  the  Holy  Spirit  ...  if  our  work  is  to  be  free  of 
those  compromising  entanglements,  then  each 
one  of  us  must  have  a  rare  persuasive  power  in  his 
freedom.  Yes,  more  power  than  some  of  us  know 
anything  about  .  .  .  yet. 

Here  is  the  wonder.  God  has  provided  for  all  our 
needs  in  life.  Where  His  Holy  Spirit  is  "there  is 
liberty."  Freeing  power!  Power  for  every  choice  - 
power  for  every  strong  temptation,  for  every  cry  of 
need,  every  sigh  of  disappointment,  every  disheart- 
ened look  into  tomorrow.  Every  longing  heart  has 
that  ringing  promise  of  His  -  "If  the  Son  shall 
make  you  free,  you  shall  be  free  indeed." 

Let  us  begin  afresh  today  to  humble  ourselves 
on  bended  knees  with  an  open  Bible,  listening  to 
the  Liberator's  voice  of  promise.  Let  us  learn 
through  the  empowering  of  His  Holy  Spirit  the 
marvelous  wonder  that  we  may  be  "free"  .  .  .  real- 
ly free! 


Fran  Fredericks  (lower  center  in  photo  above),  her  hus- 
band Jim  and  their  four  children  serve  as  missionaries 
in  Calw,  West  Germany  with  Grace  Brethren  Foreign 
Missions. 


HERALD/  January  15.  1990 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


Memories  of 


A  Tribute  to  Jake  Kliever 


"I  told  the  Lord  if  He 
could  do  something  with 
nothing,  then  I  would  do 
my  best.  He  wanted 
nothing  so  He  could  do  It 
all."  Jake  Kliever  Is  living 
proof  that  God  can  use 
whoever  is  willing  to  do 
His  will.  His  former 
teammates  and  friends 
remember  how  willing 
Jake  was  to  be  about  the 
Lord's  work.  Here  are  a  few  of  their  memories  of  him. 

Dr.  Jacob  Kliever  was  a  man  that,  once  met,  was 
not  easily  forgotten.  His  quick  grasp  of  humor  in  any 
situation  and  his  zest  for  life  were  quickly  perceived. 
But  who  was  Jake  I^iever,  once  you  really  got  to 
know  him?  What  was  he  like  on  the  mission  field? 

Jake  was  a  man  who  left  his  mark  on  the  fields 
of  Central  African  Republic  and  Chad  where  he 
served  for  so  many  years.  He  was  a  tender,  loving 
man  who  at  times  found  it  necessary  to  hide  it 
under  a  stern  crust.  He  was  steadfast  in  his  princi- 
ples and  his  philosophy  of  missions.  He  believed  in 
an  indigenous  church  that  would  stand  on  its  own. 

Wherever  Jake  was,  there  was  always  a  crowd  -- 
especially  an  awe  struck  group  of  kids.  His  slighest 
of  hand  tricks  drew  "oohs  and  ahs",  and  also  won 
him  a  hearing  for  a  gospel  message. 

Jake  was  a  man  of  varied  and  considerable 
talents.  He  was  a  composer.  Some  of  the  most  loved 
songs  sung  in  our  African  churches  came  from  his 
pen.  He  was  an  organizer  and  the  African  churches 
benefited  from  his  ability  to  help  them  organize  and 
to  do  so  along  New  Testament  lines.  He  was  a  stu- 
dent. Anyone,  working  on  the  station  with  Jake 
knew  that  a  couple  of  hours  before  dawn,  Jake 
would  be  up  and  at  his  study  of  the  Word.  He  was 
a  communicator.  Jake  was  a  student  with  a  purpose 
-  to  communicate  in  the  most  effective  way  possi- 
ble the  truths  of  God's  Word  to  the  people  whom  he 
served.  He  was  a  pioneer  in  Bible  School  ministry, 
in  developing  refresher  courses  and  further  study 
for  pastors  to  help  keep  their  ministry  fresh.  Jake 
has  left  a  legacy  of  written  Bible  teaching  materials 
that  have  helped  younger  missionaries  and  Central 
Africans  alike  to  study  and  teach  more  effectively. 

Many,  have,  and  will  continue  to  miss  this  man, 
Jake  Kliever.  Yet  who  would  ask  him  back?  He  has 
gone  to  be  with  the  Lord  and  his  beloved  Freda, 

-  Rev.  Marvin  Goodman 

Three  days  before  his  death  I  was  with  him  for  the 


afternoon,  and  after  reading  scripture  and  praying. 
I  felt  awkward  because  I  needed  to  leave  and  yet  I 
realized  the  gravity  of  his  condition.  Jake,  I  will  pray 
for  you.  You  can  count  on  it,'  I  promised.  He  looked 
a  bit  perplexed,  and  then  said,  'Well,  thank  you,  . 
.  .  but  1  should  pray  for  you.  I'm  gonna  go  home 
soon,  and  you  will  be  stuck  down  here.  You  have  a 
hard  ministry.  I  will  pray  for  you.' 

Jake  was  my 
Paul.  Even  up 
to  the  last 
hours  of  his 
life,  he  was 
concerned  for 
someone  else 
who  was  labor- 
ing in  the 
church  that 
Jake  dearly 
loved.  But  that 
was  Jake." 

-  Rev.  Jeff  Hoffard 

Almost  every  morning  at  4:00,  he  was  in  his  office 
studying  God's  Word  and  praying.  He  showed  his 
devotion  to  Jesus  Christ  by  spending  much  time 
talking  to  Him  each  morning  and  he  allowed  God 
to  talk  to  him  through  His  Word. 

-  Rev.  Roy  Snyder 

What  do  I  remember  of  Jake?  Flashes  of  unrelated 
incidents  go  through  my  mind:  Jake  teasing  the 
children  at  bedtime:  traveling  along  the  road 
sighting  an  antelope,  shooting  it,  and  taking  meat 
wherever  he  was  going:  organizing  his  "chop  box" 
and  trunks  for  his  many  trips  to  the  bush;  Jake 
pelting  the  intruding  goats  with  BB  shots;  suffering 
deeply  from  slights  big  or  little;  Jake  eating  little, 
sleeping  little;  talking  a  lot,  always  ready  to  throw 
a  sermon  into  the  conversation. 

As  a  young  man  he  laid  aside  the  prospects  of  a 
successful  business  career  so  that  he  might  obey 
God's  calling  to  Africa.  All  the  long  years  of  service 
never  changed  his  conviction  that  Africa  was  God's 
place  for  him.  And  so,  Jake, 

Thou  art  gone  to  the  grave! 

but  we  will  not  deplore  thee. 

Whose  God  was  thy  ransom, 

thy  guardian  amd  guide: 

He  gave  thee.  He  took  thee, 

and  He  will  restore  thee. 

And  death  has  no  sting, 

for  the  Savior  has  died. 

(Heber)  -  Miss  Ruth  Snyder 


HERALD/  January  15,  1990 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


A  Friend 


A  Tribute  to  Fred  Franco 


Fred  Franco,  an  American  who  was  a  member 
of  the  Chalon,  France  GBC  went  home  to  be  with 
the  Lx>rd  September  19,  1989.  Although  not  an  of- 
ficial member  of  the  missionary  team  in  France, 
Fred  was  an  honorary  member.  As  Larry  DeArmey 
said,  "he  did  regularly  and  practically  the  work  of 
a  missionary."  Fred  was  always  looking  for  and 
creating  opportunities  to  share  Christ  with  others. 

Fred's  life  appeared  to  be  a  difficult  one.  He  had 
a  promising  future  as  a  printer  which  was  inter- 
rupted by  a  tour  of  duty  in  Vietnam,  and  then  at 
the  age  of  29  he  contracted  Hodgkins  Disease 
which  required  cobalt  treatments.  The  treatments 
left  Fred  physically  handicapped.  At  first  this 
handicap  had  negative  effects  on  his  morale.  He 
became  quite  dependent  on  those  around  him. 
Because  he  was  no  longer  able  to  work,  he  had 
plenty  of  time  to  think  and  search  for  answers  to 
why  all  this  had  happened  to  him.  His  search 
began  in  books  on  ecology,  astrology,  world 
history,  Judiaism  and  many  more,  but  finally  end- 
ed in  the  Bible.  After  reading  the  Book  of  Romans 
and  the  Gospel  of  John,  Fred  committed  his  life 
to  Christ. 

When  people  spoke  to  Fred  of  his  handicap  he 
would  respond,  "If  I  hadn't  had  this  physical 
condition,  I  believe 
I  never  would  have 
met  God.  Be  care- 
ful that  the  same 
thing  doesn't  hap- 
pen to  you  so  that 


you'll  trust  God  as 
I  did." 

The  mission- 
aries in  France 
and  the  French 
believers  loved 
Fred.  They  shared 
some  of  their  feelings  and  memories  of  him.  One 
thing  that  impressed  all  of  them  was  Fred's  passion 
for  the  Word  and  his  conviction  concerning  its  im- 
pact. Fred  was  never  without  a  stock  of  books  or 
tracts  which  he  distributed  with  great  liberality.  He 
rarely  missed  a  chance  to  give  a  stranger  something 
eternally  significant  to  think  about. 

One  of  Larry  DeArmey's  clearest  memories  of 
Fred  took  place  at  a  cafe  in  Lyon,  where  he  met  Fred 
to  discuss  some  business.  Fred  excused  himself  to 
use  the  restroom,  Larry  watched  him  limp  across 
the  cafe  and  up  the  stairs,  an  ardous  process  that 
took  him  about  15  minutes  round-trip.  When  at  last, 
Fred  returned  to  the  table,  he  was  scolding  himself 


for  not  having  taken 

any   tracts   upstairs 

with      him.      He'd 

talked   with   one   of 

the  cleaning  ladies 

and    regretted    not 

having    a    tract    to 

leave  with  her.  Larry 

said    he    would've 

been    glad    to    have 

run  one  up  to  her, 

but    Fred    insisted 

that  he  do  so  himself 

because  he  was  sure 

it  would  mean  more 

to  her.  Larry  sat  there  for  the  next  fifteen  mmutes 

feeling  quite  inspired  by  Fred's  passion  to  share 

Christ  in  spite  of  what  it  cost  him. 

Carolyn  Nord  related  this  incident:  "While  taking 
a  walk  in  the  park  in  Chalon-sur-Saone  with  my 
husband  and  I,  Fred  noticed  a  little  league  baseball 
team  practicing  in  a  nearby  field.  Right  away  he 
said,  'You  know,  as  Americans,  we  ought  to  go  over 
and  talk  to  that  coach  about  baseball.  Everyone 
knows  that's  an  American  sport.'  So  Fred  did  and, 
as  always,  baseball  was  just  an  opportunity  to  meet 
someone  and  tell  them  about  their  need  for  Christ." 

Kent  Good:  "Fred  was  one  of  the  most  honest  men 
I've  ever  met.  He  sought  to  know  what  the  scriptural 
principles  were  relative  to  any  issue.  Laws  that 
others  chose  to  ignore,  Fred  sought  to  know  and 
respect  because  God  demanded  it. 

Regine  Sigot  (French  believer's  testimony  at  the 
funeral):  One  of  the  things  that  impressed  me  about 
Fred  was  his  concern  for  others.  He  rarely  thought 
about  himself,  but  always  thought  about  his  son,  his 
parents,  or  his  brothers  and  sisters  in  the  church. 
When  he  was  sick,  we  would  try  to  help  and  com- 
fort him,  but  in  fact  we  were  the  ones  who  received 
love  and  consolation.  I  think  we  each  have  some- 
thing for  which  we  could  thank  Fred  personally. 

Chris  Nord.  Fred's  pastor:  Fred  left  to  his  friends 
a  legacy  of  courage  in  the  face  of  the  great  difficul- 
ty which  his  handicap  caused  him.  It  was  hard  to 
complain  about  one's  circumstances  when  Fred  was 
unwilling  to  complain  about  his. 

Both  of  these  men  had  a  strong  conviction  about 
the  impact  of  the  Word  of  God.  They  studied  many 
long  hours  and  practiced  and  shared  what  they  had 
learned.  These  men  have  impacted  many  lives  £ind 
their  testimonies  live  on  in  our  memories  and  in 
other's  lives.  And  by  faith  they  still  speak,  even 
though  they  are  dead. 


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DEVOTIONAL 


Victory  Through  Agony 


by  J.  Timothy  Coyle 


When  the  apostle  Paul  wrote  to  the  believers  in 
Rome  he  was  able  to  say  to  them  that  their  faith 
was  being  proclaimed  throughout  the  known 
world  (Rom.  1:8).  When  he  wrote  to  the  Thessalo- 
nian  believers  he  was  able  to  say  the  same  thing 
of  them.  In  fact,  their  reputation  travelled  faster 
than  Paul  could  (1  Thess.  1:7-9).  These  believers 
were  living  such  exemplary  lives  that  their  faith 
was  the  talk  of  believers  everywhere.  And  to  think 
that  all  of  this  happened  without  the  aid  of 
telephones,  modern  transportation,  or  denomina- 
tional magazines!  Even  with  all  our  advanced 
technology  though,  we  need  to  ask  ourselves 
where  the  churches  are  that  have  this  kind  of 
reputation  today.  As  we  read  the  New  Testament 
and  early  church  history,  it  seems  as  though  the 
first  Christians  were  taking  the  world  by  storm. 
That  does  not  seem  to  be  the  case  today  though, 
at  least  not  within  our  Fellowship.  Something  has 
gone  wrong,  and  we  are  falling  short. 

Perhaps  part  of  the  problem  is  that  we  know  little 
by  way  of  experience  of  a  concept  that  was  a  part 
of  the  lives  of  the  early  believers.  In  Philippians 
1:27,  Paul  encouraged  the  believers  at  Philippi  to 
conduct  themselves  in  a  manner  worthy  of  the 
gospel  of  Christ.  Then  he  commented  on  their  "ex- 
periencing the  same  conflict  which  you  saw  in  me, 
and  now  hear  to  be  in  me"  (vs.  30).  If  we  live  as 
God  intended  and  take  a  stand  for  Christ,  we  will 
experience  conflict  in  this  world.  The  word  "con- 
flict" translates  a  word  in  the  original  Greek  from 
which  we  get  our  word  "agony".  The  word  was 
taken  from  the  world  of  the  Greek  games.  Ap- 
propriately, it  has  been  immortalized  in  our  own 
culture  by  the  introduction  to  ABC's  Wide  World 
of  Sports:  "The  thrill  of  victory  and  the  agony  of 
defeat." 

It  is  clear  though,  that  there  is  also  agony  in  vic- 
tory, for  the  original  word  referred  to  the  striving 
with  every  muscle  fiber,  the  agonizing  to  the  very 
limit  of  one's  own  strength,  in  order  to  win  the  con- 
test. The  term  was  then  used  figuratively  by  the 
New  Testament  writers  to  refer  to  the  struggle  and 
conflict  that  we  endure  in  this  life  as  we  strive  for 
a  heavenly  prize.  Or  perhaps  we  should  say  if  we 
strive.  The  New  Testament  makes  it  clear  that  this 
effort  is  to  be  made  in  every  facet  of  the  Christian 
life.  At  least  seven  areas  are  mentioned  in  which 
we  are  to  strive. 

Becoming  A  Believer 

In  Luke  13:24  Jesus  said  to  strive  to  enter  by  the 
narrow  door.  It  is  clear  that  the  entering  that  He 
spoke  of  was  that  of  becoming  a  believer.  Our  word 


for  agonize  here  is  translated  by  the  word  "strive". 
Of  all  the  talk  there  is  today  about  evangelism,  this 
is  a  concept  that  is  rarely  if  ever  mentioned.  Yet 
it  is  consistent  with  what  Jesus  said  elsewhere 
when  He  invited  people  to  come  to  Him.  He  said 
that  a  person  must  deny  himself,  take  up  his  cross 
daily,  and  follow  Him. 

When  we  share  the  gospel  though,  we  tend  to 
focus  on  the  good  things  that  result  from  accep- 
ting Christ  and  say  that  all  one  has  to  do  is  just 
believe  in  Him.  But  Jesus  also  said  to  count  the 
cost.  Perhaps  one  reason  that  this  striving  does  not 
characterize  the  lives  of  more  Christians  later  on 
in  life  is  because  we  do  not  stcirt  them  off  on  the 
right  foot.  No  wonder  the  commitment  of  many 
believers  today  seems  so  shallow.  Yet  many 
outstanding  Christians  of  the  past  like  Martin 
Luther,  John  Bunyan,  and  John  Wesley,  knew 
what  it  meant  to  strive  to  enter  by  the  narrow  door. 
The  same  needs  to  be  true  today. 

The  Daily  Christian  Life 

Living  the  Christian  life  consistently  on  a  daily 
basis  involves  this  same  kind  of  striving,  and  it  is 
taught  throughout  the  epistles.  In  1  Timothy  4:7-8 
Paul  is  writing  about  the  pursuit  of  godliness. 
Then  in  verse  10  he  says,  "It  is  for  this  we  labor 
and  strive."  Every  Christian  is  to  become  more  and 
more  like  Christ,  but  this  does  not  come  easily  or 
naturally.  Later  Paul  refers  to  this  life  as  a  contest 
and  he  tells  Timothy  to  "fight  the  good  fight  of 
faith"  (vs.  6:12).  Forms  of  our  word  for  agonize  are 
used  twice  in  this  verse,  and  both  times  they  are 
translated  by  the  word  "fight".  We  are  in  a  strug- 
gle against  the  world,  the  flesh,  and  the  devil,  and 
we  gain  no  ground  without  striving. 

In  Hebrews  12:1  we  read,  "Let  us  run  with  en- 
durance the  race  that  is  set  before  us".  Once  again 
the  figure  of  the  games  is  used,  but  this  time  of 
a  different  event.  Here  our  word  is  translated  as 
"run".  Just  as  the  runner  must  draw  from  his 
reserves  and  endure  pain  and  exert  every  bit  of 
energy  if  he  is  to  win,  so  in  this  life  we  must  strive 
to  be  consistent  in  every  area  of  our  lives  and  on 
a  day-by-day  basis. 

Facing  Trials 

As  the  writer  of  Hebrews  continues,  he  focuses 
on  a  specific  problem  that  these  believers  were  ex- 
periencing. In  verse  4  he  says  to  them,  "You  have 
not  yet  resisted  to  the  point  of  shedding  blood  in 
your  striving  against  sin."  The  sin  that  they  are 
striving  against  is  not  their  own  personal  sin. 
Rather,  it  is  the  unjust  sinful  persecution  that  they 
were  experiencing  at  the  hands  of  others.  The 


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shedding  of  blood  refers  to  martyrdom.  To  en- 
courage them,  the  writer  reminds  them  of  the 
hostility  that  Jesus  Himself  endured  for  us  (vs.  3). 
The  Bible  makes  it  clear  that  trials  are  a  normal 
part  of  the  Christian  life.  While  some  fall  away 
because  they  feel  that  God  is  not  being  fair  to  them, 
God  actually  allows  trials  to  be  a  part  of  our  lives 
in  order  to  develop  us  into  something  truly  worth- 
while. God  has  something  much  higher  in  mind 
than  our  present  comfort  and  ease. 

Overcoming  Sin 

Not  only  do  we  need  to  strive  against  the  unfair 
treatment  of  others,  we  also  need  to  deal  with  our 
own  personal  sin.  In  1  Corinthians  9  Paul  uses  the 
figure  of  the  gEimes  to  illustrate  a  point  concerning 
the  proper  exercise  of  the  library  that  believers  have 
in  Christ.  In  verse  25  he  says,  "And  everyone  who 
competes  in  the  games  exercises  self-control  in  all 
things.  They  do  it  to  receive  a  perishable  wreath,  but 
we  an  imperishable."  Here  our  word  is  translated 
"competes".  The  context  makes  it  clear  that  Paul  is 
speaking  of  the  training  which  an  athlete  subjects 
himself  to  in  preparation  for  his  event.  Because  he 
wants  to  win  he  watches  what  he  eats  and  does  not 
indulge  himself.  He  also  builds  up  his  body  and  in- 
creases his  endurance,  even  at  a  painful  cost,  so  that 
he  will  be  in  the  best  shape  possible.  As  Paul  said, 
"I  buffet  my  body  and  make  it  my  slave"  (vs.  27). 
He  then  ran  according  to  the  rules. 

Tbday,  we  see  a  number  of  people  who  strive,  even 
agonize,  to  keep  physically  fit.  But  that  is  the  extent 
to  which  we  see  self-discipline  exercised  in  society. 
The  zeal  for  physical  fitness  is  matched  by  an  un- 
paralleled spiritual  and  moral  unfitness.  In  our  cul- 
ture of  anything  goes,  self-indulgence  has  replaced 
self-control.  Unfortunately,  believers  are  not  exempt. 

Our  Prayer  Life 

Another  area  in  which  we  are  to  strive  is  our 
prayer  life.  TVue  prayer  is  hard  work.  Therefore  in 
Romans  15:30  Paul  wrote,  "Now  I  urge  you, 
brethren,  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  and  by  the  love 
of  the  Spirit,  to  strive  together  with  me  in  your 
prayers  to  God  for  me."  Of  course,  we  are  to  pray  con- 
cerning our  own  needs  and  ministry,  but  we  also  are 
to  pray  for  the  needs  and  ministries  of  others.  An 
example  of  one  who  did  pray  like  this  is  mentioned 
by  Paul  in  Colossians  4:12:  "Epaphras,  who  is  one 
of  your  number,  a  bondslave  of  Jesus  Christ,  sends 
you  his  greetings,  always  laboring  earnestly  for  you 
in  his  prayers,  that  you  may  stand  perfect  and  fully 
assured  in  all  the  will  of  God."  Here  a  form  of  our 
word  is  translated  as  "laboring  earnestly".  It  is  worth 
noting  that  Epaphras  did  not  pray  for  health  pro- 
blems of  the  Colossians  or  that  physical  needs  would 
be  met.  Rather,  he  prayed  for  their  spiritual  needs 
and  for  their  standing  before  God.  And  he  prayed 
so  earnestly  that  he  agonized  for  them. 

Ministry  Tb  Others 

Not  only  are  we  to  work  at  those  things  that  lead 


to  our  own  spiritual  growth,  but  we  are  eilso  to  strive 
in  our  own  ministry  to  others.  In  Colossians  1:28 
Paul  states  that  he  sought  to  present  every  man 
complete  in  Christ.  In  the  next  verse  he  adds,  "And 
for  this  purpose  also  1  labor,  striving  according  to 
His  power,  which  mightily  works  within  me."  For- 
tunately God  has  not  called  us  to  minister  in  our 
own  ability  and  strength,  but  in  His.  Nevertheless 
it  does  take  work  on  our  part.  Paul  then  wrote,  "For 
1  want  you  to  know  how  great  a  struggle  I  have  on 
your  behalf .  .  ."  (vs.  2:1).  Here  our  word  is  translated 
"struggle",  and  Paul  says  that  it  was  great. 

It  is  clear  in  1  Thess.  2:2  that  the  struggle  that 
Paul  experienced  sometimes  involved  physical  con- 
flict: "But  after  we  had  already  suffered  and  been 
mistreated  in  Philippi,  as  you  know,  we  had  the 
boldness  in  our  God  to  speak  to  you  the  gospel  amid 
much  opposition."  Here  "opposition"  could  also  be 
translated  "struggling"  or  "agony".  It  is  one  thing 
to  endure  the  agony  that  comes  as  we  ourselves  seek 
to  grow  in  Christ,  but  it  is  something  else  to  endure 
it  as  we  seek  to  minister  to  others.  And  yet  this  is 
part  of  what  Jesus  called  us  to  when  He  said  that 
we  are  to  make  disciples  of  all  the  nations. 

Preserving  IWith 

Finally,  we  are  also  told  that  we  are  to  strive  as 
we  uphold  the  truth.  In  Jude  3  we  read  that  believers 
are  to  "contend  earnestly  for  the  faith  which  was 
once  for  all  delivered  to  the  saints".  Here  a  form  of 
our  word  is  translated  "contend  earnestly".  It  is  true 
the  Lord  is  sovereign  and  that  His  Word  is  divinely 
powerful.  But  as  the  body  of  Christ  that  is  involved 
in  a  spiritual  battle,  we  are  told  that  we  are  to 
contend  earnestly  for  what  we  know  to  be  true. 

Conclusion 

In  nearly  every  area  of  the  Christian  life  that  we 
can  think  of,  from  our  conversion  to  the  various 
facets  of  daily  Christian  living,  to  our  ministry  to 
others  -  we  are  told  to  work  hard,  even  agonize.  Not 
that  the  Christian  life  is  meant  to  be  a  dreary  series 
of  struggles,  but  when  called  to  do  so  we  are  to  strive 
to  overcome  the  battle  with  the  flesh,  as  well  as  the 
influences  of  the  world  and  the  devil.  As  an  athlete 
agonizes,  drawing  from  his  deepest  reserves  and 
pushing  every  muscle  to  the  limit  so  that  he  might 
win  the  prize,  so  we  are  to  strive  in  the  Christian 
life  to  win  a  heavenly  prize. 

The  theme  of  our  National  Conference  last  year 
was  "Deepening  Our  Commitment".  It  is  hard  to  im- 
agine how  we  can  truly  deepen  our  commitment  to 
God,  to  His  Church,  and  to  the  world,  without  en- 
countering some  of  this  kind  of  striving.  In  the  last 
letter  that  Paul  wrote  he  said,  "I  have  fought  the 
good  fight,  I  have  finished  the  course,  I  have  kept 
the  faith  (2  Tim.  4:7).  May  we  all  live  by  that  same 
standard  so  that  we  have  that  same  assurance. 

J.  Timothy  Coyle  is  pastor  of  the  Grace  Brethren  Church. 
Newark.  Delaware. 


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9 


HOME  MISSIONS 


(^^(y  (/i]X]y\ 


Africa  as  a  teenager 
in  the  early  forties. 
Mary  Emmert,  was  pioneer 
Brethren  missionary  from 
our  church  in  Dallas 
Center,  Iowa,  to  the 
Central  African  Republic 
(then,  French  Equatorial 
Africa).     She  was 
responsible  for  my  early 
interest.    As  I  saw  her 
pictures  and  heard  her 
account  of  the  work, 
I  was  enthralled. 


HOME  MISSIONS 


by  Lloyd  Wenger 

After  marriage  to  Barbara  in 
1950,  there  were  two  of  us  to 
share  the  dream.  Our  home 
has  always  been  open  to  mis- 
sionaries. We  particularly 
sought  those  who  served  in 
Africa.  Who  could  tell  what  ef- 
fect regular  contact  with  mis- 
sionaries might  have  on  our 
family? 

We  count  it  a  privilege  to  Barbara  Wenger 
have  been  personally  acquainted  with  the  late  Dr. 
Orville  Jobson,  another  pioneer  Brethren  mis- 
sionary to  Africa.  He  certainly  encouraged  us  to 
pursue  our  dream.  The  Goodmans,  Snyders,  and 
Mensingers  are  other  missionaries  to  Africa  who 
have  influenced  our  lives. 

Even  though  we  never  met 
Al  Balzar,  we  followed  with  in- 
terest his  career  in  Africa.  He 
directed  in  the  building  of 
many  of  the  missionary 
homes,  schools,  dispensaries, 
and  churches  still  in  use  today. 
Noting  that  he  was  a  layman 
with  special  skills,  we 
wondered  if  there  might  be  a 
place  for  us  in  Africa,  also. 

Our  interest  in  the  dark  con- 
tinent was  so  great  that 
whenever  we  were  invited  to 
go  on  a  tour  of  the  Holy  Land 
or  some  other  exotic  place,  our 
response  was  always  the  same, 
"Let  us  know  when  you  are  go- 
ing to  tour  Africa." 

One  of  life's  surprises  came 
to  us  in  1984  when  I  was 
elected  to  serve  on  the  Board 
of  Directors  of  Grace  Brethren 
Home  Missions.  What  an  honor  and  challenge!  I 
began  to  realize  that  America  is  a  great  mission 
field  itself. 

I  also  realized  that  if  Grace 
Brethren  missions  are  to  grow 
and  prosper,  two  things  must 
happen.    First,    we   Christians 
must  become  acutely  aware  of 
the   necessity   of  making   in- 
vestments    with     eternity's 
values  in  view.  Secondly,  the 
Grace  Brethren  Fellowship  of 
America    must    expand    its 
Lloyd  Wenger         numbers    to    provide    prayer 
warriors  and  financial  supporters  to  undergird  its 
missions  efforts. 

I  am  convinced  that  the  Lord  will  hold  His 
children  accountable  for  the  investment  of  their 


Lloyd  Wenger  recently  completed  service  on  the  Board  of  Directors  of  the  Grace  Brethren 
Home  Missions  Council.  He  and  his  ivife  Barbara,  long  (I'me  members  of  Dallas  Center.  loiva 
CBC  are  retiring  to  take  a  volunteer  assignment  with  Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Missions  in  (he 
Central  African  Republic. 

tithe,  offerings,  and  time.  I  am  also  convinced  that 
Grace  Brethren  ministries  provide  an  excellent 
vehicle  for  sound  investment. 

As  people  approach  their  mid-sixties,  they  give 
considerable  thought  to  retirement  -  should  they, 
or  not?  If  so,  when,  and  what  follows?  As  Barbara 
and  I  considered  our  alternatives  about  a  year  ago, 
we  agreed  that  one  option  could  be  to  retire  at  62 
and  turn  our  long  time  dream  into  reality. 

In  February  1989  we  made  contact  with  Tom 
Julien  of  Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Missions  to  see 
if  we  could  be  of  service  to  the  mission  in  Africa. 
Later  contact  with  CAR  field  superintendent  Dave 
Daughterty  brought  assurance  that  there  would  be 
places  of  service  for  us. 

We  are  now  planning  to  leave  for  the  Central 
African  Republic  in  June  1990.  We  want  to  serve 
in  maintenance  or  in  whatever 
area  of  need  where  we  can  be 
helpful.  Our  desire  Is  to  serve 
a  year  or  so,  come  home  to  the 
States  for  a  brief  visit,  and 
then  return  to  Africa  for 
another  period  of  service.  We 
would  hope  to  continue  that 
cycle  for  at  least  five  years, 
God  willing. 

Our  relationship  with  the 
Home  Missions  Council  has 
been  fulfilling  and  rewarding. 
I  have  appreciated  getting  to 
know  the  Home  Missions  staff 
and  directors.  I  have  seen  the 
dedication  and  sacrifice  of  the 
staff,  the  missionaries,  and 
their  families.  Now,  I  have 
resigned  from  the  Board  of 
Directors  to  be  available  to 
serve  with  our  missionaries  in 
the  CAR.  This  will  be  the 
fulfillment  of  a  life-long  dream. 

Please  pray  with  us  that  the  Lord  will  give  us 
health  and  finances  to  carry  on  our  ministry.  Pray 
that  we  might  be  a  useful  part  of  the  African  work 
for  as  long  as  God  may  desire. 


Lloyd  and  Barbara  Wenger 


HERALD/  January  15,  1990 


11 


HOME  MISSIONS 


Home  Mission  News 

New  Pastors  Orientation  meetings  were  held 
in  the  Home  Missions  office  in  Mid-November.  Pic- 
tured are  the  twelve  men  in  attendance.  This 
number  included  ten  pastors  who  have  begun 
their  ministries  since  the  last  orientation  session 
in  1988  and  two  who  are  hoping  to  be  involved  in 
Home  Missions  churches  in  the  near  future. 

Sessions  were  led  by 
Home  Missions  staff  per- 
sonnel and  included  sub- 
jects like  Targeting  and 
Reaching  the  Un- 
churched, Discipleship 
and  Leadership,  Church 
Finances,  and  The  Pastor 
and  the  IRS.  There  were 
presentations  also  on 
Home  Missions  policies 
and  procedures,  as  well  as 
introduction  to  the 
ministry  of  the  Grace 
Brethren  Investment 
Foundation. 

A  special  feature  of  the  three  day  session  was  a 
visit  to  the  offices  of  CE  National  with  an 
introduction  to  the  leadership  in  that  ministry. 
Director  Ed  L^wis  presented  the  men  with  samples 
of  the  great  number  of  resources  available  from  CE 
National  as  aids  to  their  ministry  in 
church-planting. 


Dave  Marksbury 
Western  Regional  Director 


Back  Row:  Bill  Crabbs,  Dale  Jenks,  Dave  Kowalke,  Mitch  Cariaga, 

Will  Marling,  Perry  Huesmann,  Brian  Chronister. 

Front  Row:  Greg  Perry,  Tim  Enderle,  Al  Edgington, 

Steve  Makofka,  Davis  Harbour. 

One  new  pastor  wrote  about  the  seminar:  "I  im- 
agine by  now  you  have  already  determined  that 
these  orientations  are  useful  and  even  necessary. 


Let  me  add  my 
voice  to  the 
chorus.  For  me, 
in  particular,  it 
helped  to  make 
me  feel  part  of  a 
larger  team  and 
to  deepen  my 
respect  for  the 
Home  Missions 
staff." 


Dave  Kowalke,  Tim  Enderle,  Dale  Jenks 


News  excerpts  from  pastors'  reports 

Around  The  Nation: 


Columbia,  SC,  Pastor  Jim  Jackson  -  "God  is  bless- 
ing our  efforts  to  reach  out  among  our  neighbors. 
Recently  three  families  from  the  street  on  which  we 
live  were  In  our  Sunday  morning  services.  Out  of  those 
ten  people,  two  have  come  to  know  the  Lord." 

Hartford,  Ct,  Rastor  Louis  Huesnuum  -  "Attendances 
have  been  in  the  mid  to  high  60s  during  the  fall.  More 
people  are  committing  to  vauious  tasks  and  ministries. 
Thirteen  attended  a  teachers  training  program  taught 
by  Howard  Hendricks  in  Massachusetts.  It  is  exciting 
to  see  this  vrillingness  to  lesirn  and  pursue  excellence!" 

North  Port,  FL,  Pastor  Lester  E.  Pifer  -  "Our  church 
has  now  settled  on  a  permanent  site  of  3.48  acres  of 
land  in  a  newly  developing  area  of  North  Port.  The 
Lord  enabled  us  to  make  the  down  payment  of  $6,960. 
Two  new  members  have  been  added;  and  our  first 
threefold  communion  and  baptismal  services  have 
been  held." 

Moreno  Valley,  CA,  Pastors  Chris  Suitt  and  Mikal 
Smith  -  "We  completed  our  first  new  members  class 
with  ten  participants.  Our  attendance  has  stayed  with 
an  average  of  70.  TWo  new  teachers  are  beginning  in 
our  Sunday  School,  and  two  women's  groups  have 
started  meeting." 

Charleston,  WV,  Pastor  Emory  Young  -  "We  added 
another  family  to  our  flock  last  quarter.  We  had  our 
record  attendance  with  Operation  Barnabas  during 
the  summer  -  101!  We  have  secured  more  satisfac- 
tory meeting  facilities,  and  our  giving  increased  dur- 
ing the  quarter." 

Philadelphia,  PA,  Pastor  Steve  Makofka    -  "We 

started  from  nothing  when  we  moved  here  in  June. 
We  had  four  converts  (two  families)  in  July  and  spent 
much  of  the  summer  in  discipleship.  We  started  Sun- 
day morning  services  in  September  with  an  average 
for  the  month  of  20.  This  includes  the  Pappas  family 
that  moved  from  Ephrata,  PA.  Cindy  Harding,  former 
summer  missionary.  Is  coming  from  Penn  Valley  to 
help  with  our  children's  ministry." 


12 


HERALD/  January  15,  1990 


An  Interview  with  Jim  Johnson, 

Director  of  the  Grace  Brethren 

Investment  Foundation 


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Brethren 
Investment 
Foundation,  inc. 


The  Grace  Brethren  Investment  Foundation,  Inc. 
is  celebrating  35  years  of  service  to  the  Fellowship 
of  Grace  Brethren  Churches.  From  a  good  beginning 
in  1955  which  saw  300  depositors  invest  $800,000 
to  our  current  base  of  3,650  accounts  and 
$18,500,000,  we  have  seen  the  blessing  of  God  upon 
this  ministry. 

We  are  extremely  appreciative  of  leaders  over  the 
years  who  gave  so  much  to  the  organization  and 
success  of  the  GBIF.  We  gratefully  acknowledge  the 
contributions  of  Dr.  L.L.  Grubb,  Dr.  Lester  Pifer,  Dr. 
Bob  Thompson,  Directors  Elmer  Tkmkin,  Ken 
Rucker,  and  Walter  Fretz,  and  Brother  Frank  Poland, 
long  time  office  adminstrator  as  well  as  the 
members  of  our  Board  of  Directors,  past  and  present. 

The  following  interview  was  conducted  by  Jesse 
Deloe,  Director  of  Administration  at  Grace  Brethren 
Home  Missions.  Responding  to  his 
questions  is  Jim  Johnson,  Director 
of  the  Grace  Brethren  Investment 
Foundation. 

Deloe:  How  has  the  GBIF  helped 
the  Fellowship  in  the  church  plant- 
ing efforts  of  the  Grace  Brethren 
Home  Missions  Council? 
Johnson:  Over  these  35  years  we 
have  loaned  $30.5  million  dollars  on 
203  loans  to  Grace  Brethren  con- 
gregations. More  than  60  percent  of 
our  churches  have  received  loans 
from  us. 

Deloe:  What  are  the  advantages 

and  savings  to  our  Fellowship  in 

borrowing  from  the  GBIF? 

Johnson:  First  priority  has  always 

been  to  our  Home  Missions  points. 

Many  of  these  churches  could  not 

qualify  for  commercial  bank  loans 

because  of  limited  funds  for  down  payments  and  the 

lack  of  a  credit  history.  God  has  been  so  good:  we 

have  never  had  a  church  default  to  the  GBIF. 

During  the  past  15  months  alone  we  have  made 
22  loans  totaling  $5  million  dollars.  Estimated  sav- 
ings in  closing  fees  (points)  on  this  group  of  loans 
is  $80,000  to  $100,000.  In  many  cases  borrowers 
have  saved  1  percent  or  more  on  interest  rates  (more 
than  2  percent  for  Home  Missions  Churches).  Sav- 
ing just  1  percent  on  an  average  loan  of  $250,000 
would  effect  a  savings  of  $40,000  over  20  years. 
Deloe:  Is  there  really  a  need  for  additional  deposits 
in  the  GBIF? 

Johnson:  I  am  so  glad  you  asked.  We  can  probably 
exceed  another  $4  or  $5  million  dollars  in  new 


Jim  Johnson,  Director 

Grace  Brethren 
Investment  Foundation 


"Investments  with  eternal  values" 
commitments  in  1990  if  our  Fellowship  will  respond 
with  new  deposits.  We  have  used  as  much  of  our 
reserves  as  we  dare  with  current  commitments.  We 
want  to  say  "yes"  to  several  substantial  loans  that 
are  now  in  the  inquiry  stage.  These  potential  bor- 
rowers want  the  interest  they  would  pay  to  go  back 
into  Grace  Brethren  ministries. 

Deloe:  Are  there  advantages  to  depositors  in  the 
GBIF? 

Johnson:  You  bet.  First,  there  is  a  high  return  to 
depositors.  We  are  currently  paying  6.77  percent  on 
our  investment  passbook.  That  yields  7  percent  an- 
nually with  compounding.  We  require  no  minimum 
balance  and  we  make  no  service  charges. 

Secondly,  with  the  GBIF,  you  know  exactly  where 
your  money  is  invested  -  in  the  building  of  Grace 
Brethren  Churches. 

Third,  convenience.  We  like  to  say 
that  "your  investment  account  with 
GBIF  is  as  close  as  your  mailbox," 
and,  we  pay  postage  both  ways. 

Finally,  there's  safety.  We  have 
never  missed  an  interest  payment  to 
our  depositors. 

Deloe:   What  are  your  goals  for 
GBIF? 

Johnson:  We've  set  a  goal  of  20,000 
accounts,  and  we  really  feel  that  is 
an  obtainable  goal.  Everyone  needs 
to  save  from  his  or  her  earnings.  It's 
a  matter  of  investing  in  the  future. 
We  will  pay  our  investors  a  good 
return  now,  but  only  in  Heaven  will 
it  be  revealed  what  eternal  dividends 
have  been  earned  through  the  invest- 
ment of  these  funds  in  ministry. 
Our  second  goal  is  to  be  able  to 
respond  to  the  needs  of  our  entire  Fellowship  to  pro- 
vide loans  for  all  their  building  needs. 

Third,  we  want  to  be  of  service  and  responsive  to 
each  depositor  and  every  borrower 
Deloe:  Thanks.  Jim.  for  your  candid  and  helpful 
answers.  It  ought  to  be  apparent  to  our  readers 
that  your  heart  is  in  ministry  to  the  Fellowship. 
The  Grace  Brethren  Investment  Foundation  pro- 
vides a  way  that  all  of  the  Grace  Brethren  people 
can  help  in  building  new  churches  and  following 
good  stewardship  at  the  same  time.  Small  deposits 
-  or  larger  ones  -  will  yield  good  earnings  for  the 
investor  and  make  it  possible  for  the  GBIF  to  lend 
money  to  congregations  who  are  seeking  to  provide 
facilities  for  ministry  to  their  communities. 


Tb  open  an  account,  or  for  more  information,  call  219/267-5161. 
Remember,  interest  is  6.7  percent  (7  percent  annual  yield  with  compounding). 


HERALD/  January  15,  1990 


13 


WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 


Three  Reasons  Why  I  Don't  Pray 
and  One  Reason  Why  I  Do 

by  Mary  Thompson 


While  we  worked  with  the  Navajo  people  I 
learned  some  things  about  praying.  Mostly  I 
learned  that  I  know  so  little,  but  I'd  like  to  share 
some  of  the  little  I've  learned  about  prayer.  Here 
are  three  reasons  why  I  don't  pray  and  one  reason 
why  1  do. 

The  first  reason  I  don't  pray  is  BECAUSE  THE 
NEEDS  ARE  TOO  BIG  -  I  feel  overwhelmed.  In 
working  with  the  Navajo  people  1  became  over- 
whelmed with  their  great  needs  --  poverty,  lack  of 
education,  poor  home  conditions  and  many  other 
serious  problems  brought  on  by  alcohol  and  drug 
abuse.  I'm  convinced  that  this  is  the  situation  on 
every  mission  field.  Every  missionary  is  over- 
whelmed with  the  need.  (Something  to  remember 
when  you  pray  for  missionaries.) 

And  you  experience  the  same  frustration  here, 
don't  you?  As  you  become  concerned  about  other 


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people  you  can  become  overwhelmed  with  their 
problems.  When  you  read  the  papers,  the  news 
magazines,  listen  to  TV  cind  radio,  and  observe  peo- 
ple in  your  family  and  your  neighborhood  you 
become  aware  of  political  problems,  moral  problems, 
problems  between  naUons  and  all  sorts  of  situations 
that  seem  too  big  even  to  pray  for. 

Jeremiah  offers  a  solution  to  the  feeling  of  being 
overwhelmed  because  the  needs  are  so  great.  He 
says,  "Ah.  Sovereign  Lord,  you  have  made  the 
heavens  and  the  earth  by  your  great  power  and 
outstretched  arm.  Nothing  is  too  hard  for  you." 
(Jeremiah  32:17) 

The  second  reason  I  don't  pray  is  that  I'M  DISAP- 
POINTED WITH  PEOPLE.  Even  though  the  Navajo 
people  are  so  needy  they  often  don't  respond  to 
God's  Word. 

My  husband  Bud  had  a  continuing  concern  for 
two  brothers  who  had  attended  Grace  Brethren 
Navajo  School.  Both  had  rejected  any  claim  of  Christ 
upon  their  lives.  The  younger  had  been  in  jail 
numerous  times  and  a  police  officer  described  him 
as  an  alcoholic  at  age  seventeen.  The  older  brother, 
a  handsome  young  man,  personable  and  with  good 
ability,  had  graduated  from  a  Christian  high  school 
in  another  state  but  had  dropped  out  of  college.  He 
returned  home  to  New  Mexico  without  any  purpose 
in  life  and  spent  most  of  his  time  loafing  around  and 
drinking  more  and  more. 


Mary  Thompson,  with  her  husband  Bud. 
ministered  for  a  number  of  years  at  the  Grace 
Brethren  Navajo  Mission.  Counselor.  New  Mexico. 
Now  retired,  they  are  living  in  Winona  Lake. 
Indiana. 


14 


HERALD/  January  15.  1990 


WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 


One  evening  Bud  was  taking  the  two  young  men 
out  to  their  home  in  the  back  country.  He  had  just 
picked  up  the  younger  at  the  hospital  where  he 
had  been  patched  up  after  a  drunken  fight. 

Realizing  that  we  would  soon  be  leaving  the  mis- 
sion. Bud  wanted  to  take  one  more  opportunity  to 
urge  these  fellows  to  give  up  their  lives  of  sin  and 
the  misery  it  was  bringing  them. 

They  listened,  then  the  older  brother  spoke  up: 
"Mr.  Thompson,  don't  you  realize  some  people 
don't  want  to  change?" 

It's  true  some  people  don't  want  to  change.  And 
we  become  disappointed  when  people  don't  re- 
spond to  the  gospel.  But  James  says,  "Be  patient, 
brothers,  until  the  Lord's  coming.  See  how  the 
farmer  waits  for  the  land  to  yield  its  valuable 
crop  and  how  patient  he  is  for  the  autumn  and 
spring  rains.  You  too,  be  patient  and  stand  firm, 
because  the  Lord's  coming  is  near."  (James  5:7) 


The  third  reason  I  don't  pray  is  that  I  DON'T 
KNOW  HOW  TO  PRAY  -  I  don't  know  what  1 
should  ask  for.  If  you've  had  any  involvement  in 
a  family  dispute  you  know  the  story  is  different, 
depending  on  whom  you  talk  to.  Who  is  right?  How 
should  you  pray? 

This  is  just  as  true  in  dealing  with  Navajo  peo- 
ple. Nobody  regardless  of  the  shade  of  his  skin, 
likes  to  admit  he  or  she  is  at  fault.  And  being 
foreigners  to  the  Navajo  culture  we  often  don't 
understand  their  customs  or  the  way  they  think. 
How  to  pray? 

Regarding  this  problem,  Paul  writes,  "The  Spirit 
helps  us  in  our  weakness.  We  don't  know  what 
to  pray  for,  but  the  Spirit  intercedes  for  us  with 
groans  that  words  cannot  express.  And  he  who 
searches  our  hearts  knows  the  mind  of  the  Spirit, 
because  the  Spirit  intercedes  for  the  saints  in  ac- 
cordance with  God's  will."  (Romans  8:26) 

I'm  sure  you  could  add  to  my  list  of  reasons  (ex- 
cuses) why  I  -  and  you  -  don't  pray. 

But  here's  the  reason  I  DO  pray.  I  pray  because 
God's  Word  tells  me  to  pray.  Jesus  gave  His 
disciples  the  sample  prayer  that  we  call  the  Lord's 
Prayer.  He  often  prayed  and  said  we  should  always 


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pray  and  not  faint.  In  the  epistles  we're  told  to 
"pray  without  ceasing  (1  Thessalonians  5:17)," 
"pray  for  one  another  (James  5:16),"  "and  pray 
when  you're  in  trouble  (James  5:13)." 

That's  it!  That's  the  reason  1  pray!  Because  God 
says  1  should.  He  wants  me  to  pray  and  He's 
pleased  when  1  do.  1  don't  have  to  understand  why. 
I  just  trust  Him  and  do  it! 

And.  by  the  way,  prayer  brings  results.  You  may 
think  from  the  stories  I've  told  you  that  nothing 
good  is  happening  with  Navajo  people.  We  saw  God 
answer  many  prayers  during  our  eight  years  with 
the  Navajos.  Here's  one  of  them. 

A  primary  need  of  the  Navajo  church  is  trained 
Christian  leadership.  In  answer  to  many  prayers, 
three  Navajo  youth,  Dino  Butler,  Joanne  Smith 
and  Daron  Butler  have  graduated  from  Grace  Col- 
lege and  two  other  girls  are  presently  students.  All 
of  these  young  people  are  graduates  of  Grace 
Brethren  Navajo  High  School  at  Counselor,  New 
Mexico.  These  Navajo  youth  have  great  potential 
to  minister  to  their  own  people  -  as  we  continue 
to  hold  them  up  in  prayer.  I'm  glad  God  answers 
prayer.  I'm  glad  we  can  pray  even  though  we  don't 
feel  adequate  for  the  responsibility.  Keep  on  pray- 
ing and  trust  God  to  do  great  things. 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 

Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer; 

He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray. 

Therefore  will  not  say  thee  nay. 

Thou  art  coming  to  a  King; 

Large  petitions  with  thee  bring; 

For  His  grace  and  power  are  such, 

None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

John  Newton  (1725-1807) 


HERALD/  January  15,  1990 


15 


FELLOWSHIP  NEWS 


NEWS  UPDATE 


The  1990  Brethren  National  Youth 
Conference  will  be  held  on  the  cam- 
pus of  Western  Carolina  University, 
Cullowhee,  NC,  August  4-10,  1990. 
Cullowhee  is  located  near  Asheville, 
NC;  Knoxville,  TN;  and  the  Great 
Smoky  Mountain  National  Park. 

"Gl  Gospel  Hour"  is  trying  to  make 
contact  with  people  who  had  a  part 
in  Christian  mission  activities  while 
they  were  in  military  service  in  the 
Pacific  area  during  World  War  II. 

"People  who  found  ways  to 
promote  Christian  missions  during 
the  ravages  of  war  will  be  gathering 
for  a  reunion  next  August.  'Gl 
Gospel  Hour'  activities  by 
servicemen  and  women  in  the 
Pacific  theatre  during  World  War  II 
resulted  in  establishing  a  Bible 
college  in  Manila  and  an  organiza- 
tion of  hundreds  of  missionaries  now 
spread  around  the  Pacific  rim.  For 
information  about  the  reunion,  con- 
tact: Ken  Lundell,  6624  N.  Talman, 
Chicago,  IL  60645.  Telephone 
312/262-8863." 

Indianapolis,  IN.  The  Board  of 
Directors  of  Grace  Brethren  Home 
Missions  has  approved  Indianapolis, 
Indiana,  as  the  location  for  the 
newest  church-planting  project. 
Beginning  January  1,  1990,  Pastors 
Al  Edgington  and  Ron  Smals  will 
head  up  a  core  group  of  families, 
largely  from  Pastor  Edgington's 
former  pastorate  at  the  Community 
Grace  Brethren  Church  in  Warsaw, 
Indiana,  to  establish  a  new  church 
in  Northeast  Indianapolis. 

Pastor  Edgington  was  formally 
commissioned  by  the  Warsaw 
Church  as  their  missionary  church- 
planter  on  his  last  Sunday  as  their 
pastor  (Nov.  19).  In  cooperation  with 
the  Indiana  District  Mission  Board 
and  with  a  special  relationship  with 
the  Bethel  Brethren  Church  of 
Berne,  Indiana,  the  Home  Missions 
Council  has  established  a  three-year 
plan  for  the  new  group  to  arrive  at 
self-support  status. 


Northwood,  OH.  The  above  picture  shows  the  damage  to  the  Trinity  Grace 
Brethren  Church. 

A  gust  of  wind  apparently  knocked  over  the  40-foot  long  wood  frame  as 
workers  tried  to  put  it  in  place.  The  piece  fell  against  a  row  of  other  trusses 
and  like  a  line  of  dominoes  they  came  crashing  down,  knocking  one  man 
off  his  scaffold  and  trapping  him  beneath  debris  from  the  roof  and  walls. 

Rev.  John  Fahrbach,  pastor,  had  just  signed  the  mortgage  papers  for 
the  church  and  drove  past  the  construction  site  when  he  saw  the  damage 
to  the  new  church  building.  This  along  with  the  many  other  drawbacks  and 
trials  ~  commuting  from  Fremont  where  his  family  lived  with  relatives;  hav- 
ing to  move  the  house  he  purchased  "across  a  field  of  mud"  in  order  to 
make  adequate  room  for  the  new  church  building;  and  losing  a  child  to 
crib  death.  Said  the  chairman  of  the  building  committee,  Nick  Mariano: 
"Being  pastor  is  hard  enough,  let  alone  building  a  church,  moving  into  a 
new  home,  and  having  a  child  die.  He  didn't  buckle  amidst  adversity.  It's 
a  strong  Christian  testimony.  A  lot  of  guys  would  have  cashed  it  in.  No  one 
would  have  blamed  him  if  he  did,  but  he  came  out  like  a  real  storm  trooper." 

Pastor  Fahrbach  was  called  to  the  church  four  years  ago  with  the 
membership  at  20.  The  congregation  now  consists  of  over  100  members. 

"God  teaches  us  through  trials,"  said  Pastor  Fahrbach  reflecting  on  his 
hectic  year.  "Life  sometimes  isn't  very  optimistic  but  you  have  to  realize 
God  is  in  control.  All  things  work  together  for  good."  Paraphrasing  a  Bible 
verse,  he  said:  "There  is  a  purpose  in  all  of  this." 

The  pastor  has  already  seen  some  good  come  from  the  turmoil,  like  the 
congregation  pulling  together  and  his  chance  to  minister  to  other  hurting 
parents  who  have  lost  children.  "All  in  all,"  he  said,  a  few  damaged  timbers 
weren't  much  to  be  upset  about.  It  has  slowed  us  down  a  bit,  but  I've  felt 
God's  sustaining  power  in  the  midst  of  trials  and  that's  what  Christianity 
is  all  about. 


A  new  church  has  been  started  in 
the  Orangevale,  California,  area, 
according  to  word  received  from 
Pastor  Russell  Williams.  Their  first 
worship  service  was  held  on 
November  26,  1989,  with  20  people 
present. 


Some  of  their  needs  are  signs  to 
direct  people  to  the  place  of  meeting 
and  also  in  the  area  of  music. 

They  request  prayer  for  the  need 
to  be  recognized  by  the  State  of 
California  so  they  can  set  up  proper 
banking  procedures. 


16 


HERALD/  January  15.  1990 


FELLOWSHIP  NEWS 


Paul  Fink,  formerly  with  Grace 
Schools,  Winona  Lake,  IN,  and  now 
with  Liberty  University,  Lynchburg, 
VA,  suffered  a  heart  attack  several 
months  ago.  He  is  now  "back  in  the 
saddle"  carrying  on  normal  activities. 
Hagerstown,  MD.  The  congregation 
of  the  Calvary  Brethren  Church  ob- 
served their  50th  Anniversary  with 
services  Nov  5-8,  1989.  Dr  Luke 
Kauffman,  Myerstown,  PA,  highlighted 
the  activities.  Norm  Mayer,  pastor 
David  and  Cindy  Kowallie,  former 
missionaries  to  England,  have  moved 
to  Richmond,  VA,  to  begin  work  plant- 
ing a  new  church.  This  is  in  advance 
of  the  Richmond  Project  in  relation  to 
National  Conference  in  1990. 
Rev.  R.  Paul  Miller,  former  pastor  of 
the  Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Mait- 
land,  FL,  for  21  years,  assumed  his 
new  duties  as  minister  of  senior 
adults  at  the  Grace  Brethren  Church 
of  Myerstown,  PA.  He  will  also  serve 
as  chaplain  of  the  Grace  Community 
Retirement  Center. 
The  Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Nor- 
ton, OH,  pastored  by  Bob  Combs, 
held  a  mortgage-burning  service  for 
their  sanctuary  on  Dec.  3,  1989.  The 
15-year  loan  was  paid  off  in  7  years. 
Rev.  Paul  Dick  has  completed  his 
ministry  at  the  Winona  Lake  Grace 
Brethren  Church,  Winona  Lake,  IN. 
He  had  been  minister  of  visitation  for 
several  years.  He  previously  served 
as  pastor  of  the  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  Winchester,  VA,  for  40  years. 

Mrs.  George  Johnson,  who  serves 
along  with  her  husband  as  mission- 
aries to  Brazil,  returned  to  the  States 
in  December  for  knee  replacement 
surgery.  They  returned  to  Brazil  on 
Jan.  10,  1990,  to  continue  their  work. 
Several  missionaries  returned  (or 
will  be  returning)  to  their  respective 
fields  of  service;  they  are;  Dan  and 
Rachel  Jackson  (Germany,  Jan.  3), 
Brenda  Welling  (Mexico,  Jan.  26),  and 
Roger  Stover  (Germany  Jan.  31). 

MARRIAGES 

BLAIR:  Wendy  Fink  and  Douglas 
Blair  were  married  November  18, 
1989,  in  the  Grace  Brethren  Church 
of  York,  PA.  Daniel  White,  pastor 

GROSE:  Rachel  Jeffreys  and  Jeff 
Grose  were  married  June  24,  1989  in 


the  Winona  Lake  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  Winona  Lake,  IN.  Charles 
Ashman,  pastor 

HOOVER:  Lynette  Nutter  and  Gary 
Hoover  were  married  Dec.  2. 1989,  in 
the  Susquehanna  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  Wrightsville,  PA.  Les  Nutter, 
father  of  the  bride,  and  Don  Fowler 
took  part  in  the  ceremony 
HUNSBERGER:  Teffinie  Wallace 
and  Ned  Hunsberger  were  married 
Oct.  28,  1989,  at  the  Winona  Lake 
Grace  Brethren  Church,  Winona 
Lake,  IN,  by  Ralph  Burns. 
KELLER:  Gale  Wenger  and  Walter 
Keller,  Jr.,  were  married  on  Oct.  7, 
1989,  at  the  Fontana  Union  Chapel  by 
their  pastor,  Gerald  Allebach  of  the 
Grace  Brethren  Church,  Palmyra,  PA. 
MINEAR:  Polly  Hicks  and  Tim 
Minear  were  married  on  June  10, 
1989,  at  the  Winona  Lake  Grace 
Brethren  Church,  Winona  Lake,  IN,  by 
Dan  Michaels. 

TRAVIS:  Amy  Ridenour  and  Ron 
Travis  were  married  Oct.  21,  1989  at 
the  Winona  Lake  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  Winona  Lake,  IN.  Charles 
Ashman,  officiated. 
ZELLNER:  Brenda  Wilcoxson  and 
Brian  Zellner  were  married  on 
Apr  29,  1989,  at  the  Winona  Lake 
Grace  Brethren  Church,  Winona 
Lake,  IN.  Pastor  Charles  Ashman  was 
assisted  by  the  groom's  grandfather 
Edward  Lewis,  and  uncle  Ed  Lewis. 


DEATHS 

FIRESTONE,  MILES,  76.  Miles  was 
actively  engaged  in  the  Lord's  work 
at  the  Grace  Brethren  Church  in 
Wooster  OH.  He  was  also  involved  in 
the  work  of  the  Gideons  and  loved  the 
Lord  demonstrating  it  by  his  will- 
ingness to  do  the  Lord's  bidding.  He 
had  been  a  board  member  of  Grace 
Brethren  Foreign  Missions,  and  in 
1988  was  honored  by  the  Grace 
Brethren  Christian  Education  National 
Board  when  he  received  their  annual 
Senior  Medal  of  Honor  in  recognition 
of  his  faithful  service  in  Christ. 

$48,000  in 
Scholarships  Granted 

Something  happened  at  Brethren 


National  Youth  Conference  last  sun> 
mer  that  made  the  crowd  cheer  For 
the  first  time,  Grace  College,  through 
the  work  of  the  Financial  Aid  Depart- 
ment and  the  Office  of  College 
Recruitment,  made  available  $48,000 
in  scholarships  to  eight  high  school 
juniors  and  seniors  planning  to  attend 
in  the  coming  semesters. 

The  final  big  announcement  re- 
vealed the  following  scholarship  win- 
ners: Lynette  Courson,  East  Side 
GBC,  Columbus,  OH:  Stephanie 
Gregory.  Leamersville  GBC,  Pinellas 
Park,  FL:  Jerri  Hoover  Grace  Com- 
munity Church  of  Ruber  Heights, 
Dayton,  OH:  Randy  James,  Worth- 
ington  GBC,  Dublin.  OH:  Stephen 
Lausch,  Ephrata  Area  GBC,  Denver 
Pennsylvania:  Christy  Shay,  Worth- 
ington  Grace  Brethren  Church,  Co- 
lumbus, OH:  and  Danielle  Thompson, 
Community  GBC,  Naples,  FL. 

The  scholarships  will  be  offered  to 
high  school  seniors  at  the  1990 
BNYC. 

Three  New  Degrees 

Three  new  masters  degrees  have 
been  added  to  the  Grace  Seminary 
curriculum,  with  an  additional  masters 
degree  and  doctoral  degree  program 
presently  under  consideration. 

According  to  Dr  David  R.  Plaster, 
vice  president  for  academic  affairs  in 
the  seminary,  students  now  may  earn 
a  masters  degree  in  Old  Testament. 
The  curriculum,  he  said,  features 
heavy  requirements  in  Hebrew 
language  exegesis  and  related 
cognate  languages  and  is  designed 
primarily  for  pre-Ph.D.  work.  Dr 
Plaster  emphasized  that  the  M.A.  in 
Old  Testament  is  not  designed  to 
prepare  students  for  the  pastorate,  but 
for  further  academic  pursuits. 

Two  new  tracks  also  have  been 
added  in  the  seminary's  Division  of 
Christian  School  Education.  Students 
may  now  earn  their  M.A.  in  Elemen- 
tary Education  and  M.A.  in  Cur- 
riculum and  Instruction. 

The  two  new  degree  programs  cur- 
rently under  study  are  the  M.A.  in 
New  Testament  and  a  Doctor  of 
Ministry  degree.  The  D.  Min.  degree 
may  be  offered  as  soon  as  January 
1991,  he  said. 


HERALD/  January  15,  1990 


17 


BRETHREN  EVANGELISTIC  MINISTRIES 


The  Parable 
of  the  Life-Saving  Station 


On  a  dangerous  seacoast  where  shipwrecks  were 
frequent,  a  crude  little  life-saving  station  was  built. 
The  building  was  just  a  hut,  and  there  was  only 
one  boat,  but  the  few  devoted  crewmen  kept  a  con- 
stant watch  over  the  sea.  With  no  thought  for 
themselves,  they  went  out  day  or  night,  tirelessly 
searching  for  any  who  might  need  help.  Many  lives 
were  saved  by  their  devoted  efforts.  After  a  while 
the  station  became  famous.  Some  of  those  who 
were  saved,  as  Well  as  others  in  the  surrounding 
area,  wanted  to  become  a  part  of  the  work.  They 
gave  time  and  money  for  its  support.  New  boats 
were  bought,  additional  crews  were  trained,  and 
the  station  grew.  Some  of  the  members  became 
unhappy  that  the  building  was  so  crude.  They  felt 
a  larger,  nicer  place  would  be  more  appropriate  as 
the  first  refuge  of  those  saved  from  the  sea.  So  they 
replaced  the  emergency  cots  with  hospital  beds 
and  put  better  furniture  in  the  enlarged  building. 
Soon  the  station  became  a  populeir  gathering  place 
for  its  members  to  discuss  the  work  and  to  visit 
with  each  other.  They  continued  to  remodel  and 
decorate  until  the  station  more  and  more  took  on 
the  look  and  character  of  a  club.  Fewer  members 
were  interested  in  going  out  on  lifesaving  missions, 
so  they  hired  professional  crews  to  do  the  work  on 
their  behalf.  The  lifesaving  motif  still  prevailed  on 
the  club  emblems  and  stationery,  and  there  was 
a  liturgical  lifeboat  in  the  room  where  the  club 
held  its  initiations. 

One  day  a  large  ship  was  wrecked  off  the  coast, 
and  the  hired  crews  brought  in  many  boats  of  cold, 
wet,  half-drowned  people.  They  were  dirty  bruised, 
and  sick;  and  some  had  black  or  yellow  skin.  The 
beautiful  new  club  was  terribly  messed  up,  and  so 
the  property  committee  immediately  had  a  shower 
house  built  outside,  where  the  shipwreck  victims 
could  be  cleaned  up  before  coming  inside.  At  the 
next  meeting  there  was  a  split  in  the  club  member- 
ship. Most  of  the  members  wanted  to  stop  the 
club's  lifesaving  activities  altogether,  as  being 
unpleasant  and  a  hindrance  to  the  normal  social 
life  of  the  club.  Some  members  insisted  on  keep- 
ing lifesaving  as  their  primary  purpose  and 
pointed  out  that,  after  all,  they  were  still  called  a 
lifesaving  station.  But  those  members  were  voted 
down  and  told  that  if  they  wanted  to  save  lives  they 
could  begin  their  own  station  down  the  coast 
somewhere.  As  the  years  went  by,  the  new  station 
gradually  faced  the  same  problems  the  other  one 
had  experienced.  It,  too,  became  a  club,  and  its 
lifesaving  work  became  less  and  less  of  a  priority. 
The  few  members  who  remained  dedicated  to 
lifesaving    began    another    station.    History 


continued  to  repeat  itself:  and  if  you  visit  that  coast 
today  you  will  find  a  number  of  exclusive  clubs 
along  the  shore.  Shipwrecks  are  still  frequent  in 
those  waters,  but  most  of  the  people  drown. 

What  a  striking  illustration  of  the  history  of  the 
church.  Yet  the  work  of  evangelism,  of  spiritual 
lifesaving,  is  nonetheless  the  purest,  truest, 
noblest,  and  most  essential  work  the  church  will 
ever  do.  The  work  of  fishing  men  and  women  out 
of  the  sea  of  sin,  the  work  of  rescuing  people  from 
the  breakers  of  hell,  is  the  greatest  work  the 
church  is  called  by  God  to  do. 

Rescuing  men  from  sin  is  God's  great  concern. 
Evangelism  has  been  called  the  sob  of  God.  Con- 
cern for  the  lost  caused  Jesus  to  grieve  over 
unbelieving  Jerusalem:  "O  Jerusalem,  Jerusalem, 
who  kills  the  prophets  and  stones  those  who  are 
sent  to  her!  How  often  I  wanted  to  gather  your 
children  together,  the  way  a  hen  gathers  her  chicks 
under  her  wings,  and  you  were  unwilling" 
(Matthew  23:37). 

Oh  God,  give  us  that  same  compassion  that 
Jesus  had  for  a  lost  world.  And  may  our  churches 
be  true  life-saving  stations  to  the  spiritually 
shipwrecked! 

Submitted  by  a  Grace  Brethren  pastor,  Author  unknown 


Brethren  Evangelistic 
Ministries  Goes  Abroad! 

Through  the  generous  support  of  Christian 
businessmen,  directors  Phil  Guerena  and  Tony 
DeRosa  traveled  to  Mexico  City  and  Guatemala  in 
November  and  December  in  order  to  encourage 
and  stimulate  evangelism  in  our  FGBC  churches 
in  Latin  America.  Warmly  received  by  national - 
pastors,  they  preached,  ministered,  and  were 
invited  to  return  for  future  evangelistic  campaigns. 

Joined  in  Puerto  Rico  by  Ed  Waken,  Orlando 
Vasquez,  Pastor  George  TVaub,  Executive  Director 
Ron  Thompson  and  his  wife,  Thelma,  their 
daughter.  Angle  Ellis,  and  Juan  Isais,  a  First  Love 
Renewal  was  held  in  our  Grace  Brethren  Church 
of  San  Juan,  pastored  by  Carmelo  Arbona.  The 
seminar  was  also  attended  by  people  from  area 
Baptist  and  Christian  and  Missioneiry  Alliance 
churches.  The  team  was  interviewed  on  a  local 
Christian  radio  station.  Several  people  were  saved 
in  a  downtown  tent  service  following  the  seminar. 
Pray  for  our  Grace  Brethren  people  in  these  Eireas! 


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Can  you  believe  the  news?  The 
Berlin  WALL  is  tumbling  down 
and  they  are  selling  the  pieces  as 
souvenirs.  It  is  cheaper  without 
graffiti  and  they  are  selling  it  by 
the  pound!  Just  a  few  short 
weeks  ago  if  you  had  attempted 
to  get  a  piece  of  the  concrete  -- 
you  may  have  been  shot. 
However,  there  are  now  more 
holes  in  the  WALL  than  there  are 
in  the  National  Budget. 

The  people  of  Eastern  Europe 
are  asking  for  new  governments 
and  getting  it.  Things  are  chang- 
ing so  fast  that  you  do  not  know 
the  difference  between  fact  and 
fiction.  Maybe  .  .  .  Just  maybe 
.  .  .  Elvis  is  still  alive! 

You  had  better  get  a  "Piece  of 
the  Rock"  before  it  is  all  over 
because  it  may  not  be  as  plea- 
sant as  it  all  seems.  The  cry  for 
change  does  not  necessarily 
mean  it  is  all  going  to  turn  out  so 
everyone  will  live  happily  ever 
after.  A  few  changes  in  the 
government  does  not  mean  there 
will  be  more  food  on  the  table.  If 
they  do  not  get  it,  out  will  go  the 
next  set  of  leaders. 

There  is  something  else  that  is 
of  interest  to  us  as  Christian 
believers  -  it  is  an  awareness  of 
change  and  uncertainty.  Keep  in 
mind  you  are  hearing  about 
people  who  are  not  classified 
with  the  saints.  They  are  like  all 
other  persons  -  fallen  in  nature 
and  interested  in  themselves. 
But  behind  all  of  this  you  have  to 
remember  that  a  call  for  a 
different  form  of  government  is 
not  the  same  thing  as  a  call  to 
God. 

We  in  the  United  States 
learned  a  long  time  ago  that  a 
democratic  government  is  not 
the  same  thing  as  a  Christian 
conversion  and  the  millennial 
state.  However,  I  am  interested  in 
all  of  the  change  and  the  reunion 
of  some  of  the  governments.  It 
could  be  something  really  BIG  - 
it  could  be  the  continued  move- 


ment of  the  hand  of  God.  Israel 
was  reborn  as  a  state  in  1948  - 
still  in  unbelief,  but  the  dry 
bones  are  there  and  they  could 
begin  to  get  some  flesh  one  of 
these  days. 

Remember  the  ten  toes  of 
Daniel  and  that  big  statue  with 
feet  made  of  clay!  It  appears  to  be 
reforming  again  in  the  ECC  - 
European  Common  Community. 
They  talk  of  common  money  and 
common  trade  and  the  elimina- 
tion of  borders.  The  big  get- 
together  that  was  mentioned  by 
Daniel  some  thousands  of  years 
ago! 

The  people  who  want  some 
help  are  assured  of  a  world  leader 
in  the  future.  It  will  come  to  pass. 
It  seemed  all  of  the  pieces  to 
bring  together  the  biblical 
prophecy  was  too  complicated 
and  hard  to  understand.  It's  not 
so  difficult  to  comprehend  these 
days  as  the  world  rushes  on  to 
completion.  No  date  setting  will 
be  done  here  I  assure  you,  but 
there  is  at  least  proof  that  it  can 
all  happen.  When  you  begin  to 
get  enough  pieces  in  their  proper 
place  in  the  puzzle,  you  just 
know  that  the  rest  of  the  pieces 
will  come  easier. 

I  am  positive  these  days  are 
days  when  you  are  glad  to  be  a 
child  of  God  -  even  with  the  con- 
fusion, uncertainty  and  excite- 
ment. It  is  time  to  get  out  those 
old  books  on  prophecy  and  that 
old,  old  book  called  the  Holy 
Scriptures.  It  is  time  to  take  a 
fresh  look  at  the  possibilites  of 
what  God  is  doing.  Mankind 
works  and  manipulates  his 
endeavors  --  while  God  goes  on 
working  out  His  eternal  plan. 

The  efforts  of  man  to  attain 
peace  outside  of  the  peace  that 
God  has  offered  leads  to  frustra- 
tion. Earthly  peace  is  a  goal  for 
which  to  strive,  but  the  peace  of 
God  and  peace  with  God  is  of 
supreme  importance. 


But  There 
Was  No 


Peace  Is 

Busting 

Out 

All  Over? 


by  Charles  W.  Turner 


HERALD/  February  15.  1990 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 


Brethren  Missionary 


Volume  52 


February  15,  1990 


3  Editorial 

Peace  .  .  .  Peace 
But  There 
Was  No  Peace! 

Charles  W.  Turner 


6  Home  Missions 

Multiplying 
By  Subtraction 


8  Home  Missions  News 


10  WMC 

Meet  Your  WMC 
Missionaries  of 
the  Year 


12  Grace  Schools 
A  Continuing 
Commitment 

Liz  Miller 


14  Foreign  Missions 

From  Earthly 
Treasures  to 
Eternal  Treasures 

Herta  Wohnhas 


16  BEM 

Still  in 

My  First  Love 

Marion  R.  Thomas 


17  Poetry 

TV  or  not  TV 

Dean  I.  Walter 


18  Fellowship  News 


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HOME  MISSIONS 


Multiplying 
Subtraction 


(Editor's  note:  Not  all  Home  Missions 
churches  begin  in  exactly  the  same  way 
or  with  the  same  early  results,  but  here's 
the  story  of  an  amazing  beginning  for  a 
new  church  that  began  late  last  summer.) 


Pastor  Brian  Chronister  introduced  a 
Missions  Moment  tape  recently  this  way. 
"Greetings  from   the  cold,   foreboding 
land    of   igloos    and    dog    sleds    in 
Anchorage,  Alaska. 
"Actually,"  he  said, 
"that's    not    true. 
Anchorage  is  a  city 
of   about    200,000 
people   and   no   ig- 
loos. Dog  sleds  are 
only  a  novelty. 

"It  is  actually 
warmer  here  than  it 
is  many  times  in 
such  large  metrop- 
olises in  the  lower 
48  states  as  Boston, 
New  York,  or  even 
Winona  Lake." 

All  kidding  aside, 
however,  some  real- 
ly unusual  things 
are  happening  in 
Anchorage.    Pastor 


Pastor  Brian  Chronister,  his 
and  children,  David  and 


Chronister  says  there  are  a  lot  of  people  in  Alaska 
and  a  lot  of  people  who  don't  attend  church.  The 
largest  Grace  Brethren  Church  in  the  state  of 
Alaska  is  the  Anchorage  Grace  Brethren  Church, 
pastored  by  Larry  Smithwick.  That's  where  Brian 
served  on  the  pastoral  staff  for  5  years. 


He  reports,  "Anchorage  Grace 
Brethren  had  the  courage  to  sub- 
tract from  its  number  and  send  out 
a  core  group  of  people  (about  100)  to 
start  another  church  in  the  city." 
The  result  has  been  a  doubling  of 
churches  and  people. 

To  the  amazement  of  everyone,  on 
the  last  Sunday  of  August,  1989,  a 
new  church  held  its  first  services, 
and  170  people  attended!  Since  that 
time  the  Grace  Community  Grace 
Brethren  Church  has  multiplied  the 
core  group  to  more  than  double  the 
original  number.  Late  in  the  fall  220  to  250  peo- 
ple were  attending  services  in  the  new  church. 

Children  have  come  to  know  the  Lord  through 
the  church's  Awana  program  which  began  in 
September.  There  have  been  eleven  conversions 
since  that  time. 


wife,  Happy, 
Charity. 


HERALD/  February  15,  1990 


HOME  MISSIONS 


since  its  start  in  Angnst,  19S9,  the  Anchorage  Grace 
Conunnnlty  Grace  Brethren  Church  has  now  reached 
an  average  attendance  of  220-2SO  people. 


Tha  pastor  comments,  "We're  thrilled  at  what 
God  has  done.  In  fact,  we're  astounded  at  what  He's 
done."  At  the  same  time  as  we  are  growing,  the 
mother  church  continues  to  attract  visitors. 

He  challenges  the  rest  of  us:  "We  hope  that 
maybe  this  will  be  an  encouragement  to  those  of 
you  in  other  places  in  the  country.  Maybe,  there's 
something  like  that  you  might  he  able  to  do. 

The  Grace  Community  Grace 
Brethren  Church  has  multiplied 

the  core  group  of  100  to  more 
than  double  the  original  number. 

"As  for  us,  we  have  the  dream  of  being  able  to 
do  it  again  in  this  city  some  day  in  the  future."  He 


FIFTY       •       Y^E     A*^R     S 


concludes,  "We  hope  that  you're  praying  for  us  as 
we  try  to  plant  some  roots  and  reach  the  lost  and 
unchurched  of  this  city.  And,  we  are  praying  for 
you,  too,  that  you  might  be  able  to  do  the  same. 


A  core  group  of 
families  were  sent 
out  from  the 
Anchorage  church 
to  start  another 
church  in  the  city. 


HERALD/  February  15.  1990 


HOME  MISSIONS 


Home  Missions  News 

Congratulations,  IH-County  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  Royersford,  Pennsylvania!  Pastor  Kenn 
Cosgrove  has  brought  this  congregation  to  the 
point  of  self-support  status,  beginning  January  1, 
1990. 

The  church  had  its  beginning  in  1981  as  a  Bible 
study  led  by  Pastor  Bob  Divine,  then  pastor  at  the 
New  Holland  Grace  Brethren  Church.  From  those 
few  families,  a  church  began  in  1983.  Penn  Valley 
Grace  Brethren  Church's  pastor.  Bill  TWeeddale, 
sent  his  Minister  of  Christian  Education,  Tom 
Carlson,  to  be  their  first  pastor.  The  church  was 
adopted  as  a  Home  Mission  point  in  August  of 
1983.  Today  attendance  averages  between  30  and 
35. 


Congregation  of  TH-County  Grace  Brethren  Church, 
Royersford,  Pennsylvania. 


The  congregation  has  been  supported  both  by 
the  Home  Missions  Council  and  the  Northern 
Atlantic  District  for  five  years.  The  Council  will 
continue  helping  by  providing  health  insurance  for 
the  pastor's  family  for  a  brief  period  of  time  and 
will  be  available  for  counsel  and  assistance  as 
needed. 

Praise  God  with  the  Ti^i-County  Brethren  and  the 
Council  for  this  step  of  faith  and  indication  of  solid 
growth! 

Pastor  Dale  Jenks,  on  the  field  in  Saratoga 
Springs,  NY,  only  a  few  months,  reports  that 
eleven  believers  were  baptized  in  late  November 
and  thirteen  new  members  were  received  into 
membership.  That  included  representatives  from 
at  least  three  families. 

Although  without  a  senior  pastor  for  several 
months,  the  Bradenton,  FL,  Grace  Brethren 

Church  is  progressing  well  under  the  leadership 
of  three  elders  in  the  church.  Ralph  Hall,  former 
pastor  and  later  head  of  building  ministries  in  the 
Home  Missions  office;  Lynn  Schrock,  former 
missionary  in  Argentina,  and  retired  pastor:  and 
Ernie  Bearinger,  former  missionary  in  Brazil  -- 
these  three  men  are  filling  the  pastoral  gap  in 
Bradenton,  and  the  work  is  progressing  well.  They 


The  church  has  recently  moved  into  a  renovated 
home. 


have  just  recently  moved  into  their  new  facilities, 
a  renovated  home,  and  are  seeking  to  remodel  an 
existing  garage  for  use  as  Sunday  School  space. 


News  Excerpts  from 

Pastor's  Reports 
Around  the  Nation: 


Anchorage,  AK,  Pastor  Brian  Chronlster  —  "We  are 

consolidating  now.  and  our  attendance  appears  to  have 
settled  on  an  average  per  Sunday  of  220-250.  The  elders  are 
working  on  formulating  our  long  term  goals." 

NE  Columbus,  OH,  Pastor  Will  Marling  and  Perry 
Huesmann  --  "Rocky  Ridge  GBC  is  conducting  Sunday 
evening  meetings.  The  core  group  is  beginning  to  get  a  vision 
for  what  church  planting  is  all  about,  and  God  is  using  many 
individuals  to  impact  people  for  Christ." 

Lakeland,  FL,  Pastor  Jim  Tkylor  --  "It  is  a  real  en- 
couragement to  see  visitors  at  almost  ever\'  Sunday  morning 
service.  The  children's  ministry  is  growing  and  there  is  much 
enthusiasm  with  those  who  are  working  in  this  area." 

Escanaba,  MI,  Pastor  Gary  Hable  --  "Last  fall  we 
focused  on  prayer  on  Wednesday  evenings.  Our  Bible  study 
was  also  on  prayer.  As  one  person  put  it.  'Since  we  have  been 
praying  for  our  contacts,  everyone  has  visited  the  church 
at  least  once  and  some  have  made  it  their  home.'" 

Mishawaka,  IN,  Pastor  Scott  Weaver  ~  "We  are 

regularly  having  60  in  A.M.  worship  services.  After  baptizing 
two  men.  our  membership  reached  60.  We  have  had  two 
more  good  decisions  which  could  result  in  a  new  family  for 
our  church." 

Bradenton,  FL,  Pastor  Ralph  Hall  —  "We  are  seeing 
improvement  in  many  areas  for  which  we  praise  the  Lord! 
We  reached  a  high  of  45  in  the  morning  service.  In  recent 
weeks  we  have  had  at  least  four  new  families  who  have 
indicated  their  interest  in  becoming  a  part  of  the  work.  Our 
offerings  are  averaging  between  $550  and  $600  per  week 
which  are  meeting  our  expenses  at  present.  We  have 
submitted  the  plans  for  remodeling  the  garage  to  the  County 
for  approval.  I  frankly  believe  we  are  seeing  some  of  the 
greatest  results  of  our  work  just  in  the  last  few  weeks." 


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WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 


Meet  Your  WMC 
Missionaries  Of  The  Year 


Each  year  the  Foreign  Missions  office  supplies 
us  with  the  names  of  five  missionary  ladies  to  be 
honored  as  the  WMC  Missionaries  of  the  Year.  The 
1989-90  Missionaries  of  the  Year  are:  Mrs.  Jim 
Fredericks,  Germany;  Mrs.  Dan  Green,  Brazil;  Miss 
Brenda  Welling,  Mexico;  Mrs.  Jim  Hocking,  CAR; 
Mrs.  Ted  Ruiz,  Philippines. 

Mrs.  Jim  (Fran)  Fredericks 

Fran  Fredericks  grew  up  in  a  Christian  home,  but 
it  wasn't  until  1974  that  she  surrendered  her  life  to 
Christ.  Husband  Jim  was  a  25-year-old  accountant 
when  he  received  Christ,  and  immediately  he 
discovered  a  hunger 4o  know  .God's, Wocd.. Three 
years  later,  he  and  his  family  uprooted  to  study  at 
Grace  Seminary,  where  Jim  graduated  in  1981.  He 
then  served  on  the  staff  of  North  Long  Beach 
Brethren  Church  (now  Grace  Fellowship  Church). 
The  Fredericks'  made  a  trip  to  Germany  in  Decem- 
ber 1985,  and  this  sealed  the  decisions  in  their 
hearts  to  serve  the  Lord  in  Germany  and  ignited  a 
deep  burden  for  the  German  people.  They  went  to 
Germany  for  language  study  in  the  fall  of  1986.  The 
Fredericks  have  four  children:  Debbie,  Mike,  Angle 
and  Liz. 

Miss  Brenda  Welling 

Brenda  first  became  interested  in  Mexico  while 
studying  at  the  University  of  Mexico.  Later,  under 
the  TIME  program,  she  was  personally  challenged 
by  the  spiritual  needs  in  that  country  and  the  great 
need  for  workers.  Brenda  is  a  West  Virginia  native 
but  was  raised  in  Indiana.  Through  the  influence  of 
her  parents  and  her  church,  she  came  to  know 
Christ  as  her  Savior  at  age  seven.  The  hospitality 
of  her  parents  brought  many  missionaries  into  their 
home.  This  exposure  initiated  her  interest  in 
missions.  God  used  many  things  to  help  in  Brenda's 
preparation  -  a  Spanish  major  at  Grace  College, 
TIME  experience  in  Mexico  City,  teaching  one  year 
in  Canton,  OH,  studying  at  Grace  Seminary,  parti- 
cipating on  a  Timothy  Tfeam,  Evangelism  Explosion 
training,  serving  in  her  local  church,  and  a  missions 
internship  in  Ft.  Lauderdale,  FL.  Brenda  is  a  mem- 
ber of  the  Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Goshen,  IN. 

Mrs.  Jim  (Faye)  Hocking 

Faye  Hocking,  who  grew  up  in  Ohio,  was  raised 
in  a  Christian  home,  accepted  Christ  when  she  was 
a  child,  and  committed  her  life  to  Christian  service. 
Husband  Jim's  background  was  similar  except  in 
one  respect:  he  was  raised  in  the  Central  African 


Republic,  the  son  of  missionaries  Don  and  Betty 
Hocking.  Jim  and  Faye  met  at  Grace  College  from 
which  they  both  graduated;  Jim  went  on  to  earn  his 
M.Div.  from  Grace  Seminary.  Jim  and  Faye  served 
on  a  short-term  basis  in  the  CAR  for  1 1  months.  In 
1985,  after  a  year  of  French  language  study,  they 
returned  to  the  CAR  as  career  missionaries.  They 
were  already  familiar  with  the  Sango  language.  The 
Hockings  are  working  with  young  people  and  train- 
ing them  for  leadership  roles  in  the  African  church. 
Jim  is  also  an  excellent  mechanic  and  is  helping  in 
that  area.  They  have  four  children:  Jay,  Jenny,  Joel 
and  John. 

Mrs.  Ted  (Vivien)  Ruiz 

Vivien  Ruiz,  who  comes  originally  from  east  Ttn- 
nesse,  came  to  know  the  Lord  while  in  college.  She 
met  Tfed,  a  southern  Califomian,  when  they  were  in 
preparation  for  mission  work  with  the  Agape  Move- 
ment of  Campus  Crusade  for  Christ.  Being  assigned 
to  the  same  team  to  Guatemala  from  1976  to  1978 
gave  them  valuable  experience  in  mission  work  as 
well  as  an  opportunity  to  get  to  know  each  other. 
After  returning  to  the  U.S.,  their  relationship  grew 
and  they  were  married  in  1979.  Additional  prepara- 
tion for  full  time  mission  work  included  involvement 
in  evangelism,  discipleship,  missions,  visitation,  and 
Deacon  Board  at  the  GBC  of  La  Verne,  California, 
where  they  are  members,  and  by  Tted's  training  at 
Tklbot  Seminary,  from  which  he  graduated.  In  the 
fall  of  1985  they  joined  Clay  and  Kim  Hulett  as  the 
pioneer  missionary  team  to  the  Philippines.  They 
have  two  children,  David  and  Rebecca. 

Mrs.  Dan  (Nancy)  Green 

Nancy  Emch  grew  up  in  Rittman,  OH,  where  she 
received  Christ  at  the  age  of  seven.  After  graduation 
from  Grace  College,  she  taught  vocal  music  in  a 
Milwaukee,  WI,  Christian  School,  then  moved  to  Col- 
umbus, OH,  to  become  a  receptionist  at  Worthington 
GBC.  Her  husband,  Dan,  whom  she  met  while  at 
Worthington,  received  Christ  at  the  age  of  twelve, 
but  in  1975  he  gave  total  control  of  his  life  to  the 
Lord.  In  1978  he  spent  the  summer  as  a  TIME  mis- 
sionary in  Brazil,  and  it  became  clear  to  him  that 
he  could  serve  the  Lord  in  that  country.  After  their 
marriage  in  1979,  Dan  and  Nancy  assisted  in 
starting  the  Cincinnati,  OH,  Grace  Brethren  Church 
before  their  departure  for  Brazil  in  July  1982.  They 
now  live  and  minister  in  Brasilia,  and  are  the  parents 
of  three  children,  Mary  Hamnah,  Aaron  Daniel,  and 
Caleb  Jeremiah. 


HERALD/  February  15.  1990 


11 


GRACE  SCHOOLS 


A  Continuing  Commitment 

The  message  of  Dr.  Bill  Male,  a  30-year  veteran  of  Grace  College  and  Seminary, 

is  that  planned  giving  helps  further  a  vital  educational  ministry 

and  helps  the  giver  be  a  good  steward. 


Following  is  an  interview  with  Dr.  E.  William 
Male,  who  is  Adjunct  Professor  of  Pastoral 
Ministries  at  Grace  Theological  Seminary  and 
planned  giving  officer  in  the  Department  of  In- 
stitutional Advancement  at  Grace  College  and 
Theological  Seminary.  The  interview  was  con- 
ducted by  Liz  Miller,  a  Grace  College  student. 
Miss  Miller  is  an  intern  working  in  the  depart- 
ment this  year. 

Question:  I  know  that  you  have  been  asso- 
ciated with  Grace  College  and  Seminary  for 
a  number  of  years,  but  I  understand  that  you 


began  in  a  new  position  here  last  fall.  What 
is  it  that  you  are  doing  in  this  new  position? 

Dr.  Male:  It's  true  that  I've  been  around  here  for 
quite  a  while.  As  a  matter  of  fact,  this  past  school 
year  was  my  30th  as  a  member  of  the  faculty  and 
administration  here  at  Grace  --  and  I  thank  God 
for  the  privilege  of  serving  Him  in  these  capacities 
over  all  those  years. 

The  new  position  to  which  I  have  been  appointed 
is  that  of  a  Planned  Giving  Officer.  It  is  part  of  our 
Department  of  Institutional  Advancement.  I'm 
excited  with  this  opportunity  to  continue  serving 
Grace  by  helping  to  raise  the  level  of  gift  income 
that  is  so  necessary  for  the  health  and  growth  of 
our  schools. 

Who  are  the  people  that  you  are  serving? 

I'm  working  primarily  with  present  and  future 
friends  of  the  school  who  are  in  a  position  to  make 
contributions  to  our  ministry  by  including  Grace 
in  their  wills,  through  purchasing  annuities,  or  by 
entering  into  one  of  a  variety  of  available  trust 
agreements. 

Could  you  share  a  little  more  information 
concerning  these  giving  programs?  For 
starters,  what  is  an  annuity? 

An  annuity  is  a  contribution  based  on  a  contract 
made  with  the  school.  Its  provisions  allow  for 
significant  income  tax  savings,  as  well  as  a 
guaranteed  life  income  for  the  annuitant.  But 
perhaps  I  can  better  explain  it  by  giving  an 
example. 

Let's  say  Mrs.  Jones,  a  76-year-old  widow,  invests 
in  a  $10,000  Grace  Gift  Annuity.  She  will  receive 
an  8.7  percent  rate  of  return.  This  means  she  will 
receive  a  guaranteed  income  of  $870.00  per  year 
for  the  rest  of  her  life,  with  $484.46  of  this  $870.00 
taxable  and  the  other  $384.54  tax-free.  In  addition, 
a  $5,504.54  deduction  from  her  federal  income 
taxes  is  received  in  the  year  she  makes  her  annui- 
ty purchase. 

You  mentioned  trust  agreements.  What  are 
they? 

There  are  several  kinds  of  Charitable  Remainder 


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GRACE  SCHOOLS 


TVust  programs.  These  are  especially  attractive  for 
people  with  real  estate  or  other  securities  which 
have  appreciated  in  value.  I  get  really  excited  when 
I  see  the  possibilities  of  these  programs,  because 
not  only  does  Grace  receive  a  needed  contribution, 
the  donors  often  benefit  financially. 

How  are  you  building  on  past  planned  giv- 
ing efforts? 

Happily,  a  lot  of  groundwork  has  already  been 
done  in  this  area  in  recent  years.  I'm  especially  ap- 
preciative of  the  work  of  Dewey  Melton,  who  was 
my  predecessor  in  this  position.  Through  his  ef- 
forts, and  those  of  Read  Morrison,  our  former 
comptroller,  and  others,  we  now  have  over  70 
annuities  worth  more  than  $1,130,000  to  Grace. 

We  also  have  a  file  of  well  over  300  individuals 
who  have  indicated  at  some  time  or  other  that 
their  wills  include  a  provision  for  Grace  College 
and/or  Grace  Seminary.  We  thank  God  that  so 
many  people  have  made  these  arrangements  to 
help  us  continue  to  educate  young  people. 

I  have  already  begun  to  correspond  with  all  our 
annuitants,  both  to  let  them  know  how  much  we 
appreciate  their  interest  in  Grace  Schools  and  to 
let  them  know  that  we  stand  ready  to  assist  them 
any  time  they  want  to  consider  increasing  their  in- 
vestment in  this  ministry. 

Of  course,  many  new  potential  investors  will  be 
identified  through  responses  to  advertising,  direct 
mail,  and  personal  contacts.  This  is  already  begin- 
ning to  happen,  and  it  is  my  responsibility  to  follow 
up  on  all  of  them. 

How  is  your  background  assisting  you  in 
working  with  these  people? 

In  one  way  I  think  I  may  be  uniquely  qualified 
to  minister  to  them.  Such  people  want  to  know 
more  about  the  ultimate  beneficiary  of  their 
"planned  gift." 

My  major  function  on  their  behalf  is  not  to  figure 
out  all  of  the  specific  details  of  the  various  options 
available  to  them.  We  make  sure  sound  financial 
planning  is  available  for  all  of  these  donors.  And 
in  the  cases  involving  wills,  they  will  need  the  ser- 
vices of  a  knowledgeable  attorney. 

My  major  functions  will  be  twofold.  First.  I  serve 
as  the  contact  person  who  can  introduce  people 
to  Grace  College  and  Seminary  and  to  the  various 
options  available  for  such  major  investments. 
Second,  it  is  my  job  to  answer  most  of  the 
questions  our  friends  may  have  about  the  exciting 
things  that  God  has  done  --  and  is  continuing  to 
do  --  here  at  the  college  and  seminary.  My  yeairs 


of  experience  in  the  academic  spiritual  life  of  both 
schools  are  invaluable  here. 

After  spending  30  years  in  the  academic 
world,  is  this  new  position  satisfying  to  you? 

Yes,  because  I  see  tremendous  ministry 
possibilities  in  this  position.  Let  me  stress  that  I'm 
not  approaching  this  program  only  with  the  idea 
of  getting  money  for  Grace.  I  want  to  help  each  per- 
son find  the  best  option  for  his  or  her 
circumstances. 

Of  the  older  people  I've  learned  to  know,  I've 
discovered  that  many  don't  know  what  to  do  with 
their  resources.  If  I  can  help  them  to  feel  confident 
about  what  happens  to  their  money  following  their 
death,  I  know  I'll  be  satisfied  in  my  new  ministry. 
The  primary  goal  is  to  help  people  be  good 
stewards  of  what  God  has  given  to  them. 

I  see  tremendous  ministry 

possibilities  in  this  position. 

Let  me  stress  that  I'm  not 

approaching  this  program 

only  with  the  idea 

of  getting  money  for  Grace. 

I  want  to  help  each  person 

find  the  best  option 

for  his  or  her  circumstances. 

You  obviously  are  committed  to  the  mission 
of  Grace  Schools.  Why  do  you  think  other 
people  would  consider  giving  to  Grace? 

Grace  is  well  known  for  its  stand  on  the 
inerrancy  of  Scripture.  This  makes  it  unique.  Of 
course,  high  academic  standards  are  stressed  as 
well,  but  these  are  always  coupled  with  an  em- 
phasis on  equipping  students  for  the  ministry  of 
the  Lord  Jesus. 

These  may  sound  like  standard  buzz  words,  but 
the  more  I  travel  around,  the  more  I  realize  that 
this  is  no  longer  the  norm  for  so-called  Christian 
institutions.  The  Christian  community  wants  to 
support  schools  that  maintain  these  foundational 
principles. 

How  can  people  get  in  touch  with  you? 

They  can  call  me  at  (219)  267-7427  or  write  in 
care  of  Grace  Department  of  Institutional  Advance- 
ment. I'll  be  happy  to  answer  any  questions. 


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13 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


From  Earthly  Treasures 
to  Eternal  Treasures 


The  Story  ofHerta  Wohnhas 


August  8,  1947  our  first  child.  Slbylle,  was  bom. 
The  war  had  been  over  for  two  years  and  we  were 
lix-lng  ven.-  comfortably.  My  husband  had  started 
a  successful  construction  company  with  a  friend. 
They  employed  160  workers.  Nothing  we  wanted 
to  buy  \^"as  out  of  our  reach.  We  had  all  our  needs 
met  and  could  afford  all  of  our  wants. 

Two  years  after  our  daughter's  birth.  Falk  was 
bom.  At  first  1  stayed  home  to  care  for  him.  but 
there  was  an  inner  emptiness  that  drove  me  out 
of  the  house.  I  lo\'ed  my  children  and  my  husband, 
but  there  was  something  missing.  After  Falk  v,-rs 
a  year  old  I  took  emplo^Tnent  in  a  china  and  cn.-stal 
shop  while  my  sister  tended  my  children.  Since 
there  was  no  financial  need  for  me  to  work,  my 
husband  could  not  understand  my  desire  to  be 
employed.  I  reasoned  that  if  I  worked  I  cotild  fUl 
the  void  in  my  life  and  keep  my  mind  occupied  so 
that  my  thoughts  would  not  wander  to  subjects 
like  heaven  and  hell.  As  the  years  passed  I  began 
to  realize  that  work  was  not  helping.  I  told  myself 
that  if  I  had  another  child,  then  maybe  things 
would  chamge.  However,  when  Frithjof  was  bom 
in  1956  nothing  changed. 

In  1961.  Sibylle  was  to  be  confirmed,  but  she 
refused  to  do  so.  We  were  concerned  because  the 


Mrs.  Herta  Wohnhas 


state  church  taught  us  that  with  Confirmation  one 
seals  the  faith  that  has  been  imparted  by  infant 
baptism,  and  without  it  one  can  not  be  sure  if  he 
is  going  to  heaven.  We  pleaded  wixh  her  and  final- 
ly she  gave  in  and  participated  in  Confirmation. 

When  Sibylle  married  James,  she  changed  and 
things  changed  around  our  home.  They  u-anted  to 
pray  at  the  table  and  use  their  own  words  instead 
of  church  prayers. 

Then  one  day  James  told  us  that  he  was  giving 
up  his  job  as  a  stock  broker  and  going  to  the  United 
States  so  he  could  study  theolog\-.  Why  was  he 
uprooting  his  family  and  taking  our  daughter  and 
granddaughter  to  America?  When  my  husband 
asked.  "Who  will  take  care  of  the  three  of  you?" 
They  replied.  "God.  our  heavenly  father." 

I  loved  my  children 

and  my  husband^  but  there 

was  something  missing. 

When  my  husband  finally  began  to  write  to  them 
in  the  United  States,  e\'er\'  letter  James  and  Sib\'lle 
■wTote  to  us  had  a  tract  in  it  with  the  pro\'oking  title: 
How  to  get  to  heaven  from  Albstadt.  (The  town  that 
we  lived  in  -was  called  Albstadt.)  Often  we  would 
throw  the  tract  away,  but  sometimes  someone  in  the 
family  read  it.  Some  of  the  sentences  were  strange. 
We  were  told  that  we  were  sinners,  one  of  the  worst 
swear  words  in  German.  Surely  we  were  not  sinners 
We  were  sprinkled  as  infants!  We  were  confirmed! 
We  had  a  nice  Church  wedding!  We  raised  our 
children  as  good  Christians! 

My  husband  was  in  America  \'isiting  Sib\ile  and 
her  family  when  my  sister  died  of  cancer.  They  all 
{[ev,-  back  to  Germany  for  the  funeral.  After  the 
funeral,  my  husbatad,  the  man  that  could  not  live 
^Aithout  his  work,  that  only  took  a  10-minute  lunch 
break,  never  darkened  the  door  of  his  business 
again.  Shortly  thereafter  his  partner  had  a  heart 
attack  and  could  not  go  back  to  work.  Their  com- 
pany went  dowTihill  and  finally  they  were  forced 
to  declare  bankruptcy.  My  husband  did  not  cEu^e. 
He  would  only  say.  "AH  that  is  left  of  one's  life  is 
a  cam  of  ashes"  (as  was  e\'idenced  by  my  sister's 
cremation).  Mv  husbamd  died  Januairv  4.  1986, 


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FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


we    are .' 


literally  of  a  broken  heart.  His  death  was  sudden. 
Who  would  take  care  of  me  now?  I  had  always 
depended  on  either  my  sister  or  my  husband  and 
now  God  had  taken  both  of  them.  In  addition.  He 
had  taken  my  daughter  away  from  me.  she  would 
never  return  to  Germany.  Before  I  had  even.-thing 
and  now  1  had  nothing.  1  had  to  live  on  social 
security.  Is  this  a  fair  God?  Why  me.  Lxird? 

WTien  my  husband  died  Sibylle  was  in  Germany 
with  Euro-Missions  Institute.  She  stayed  on  in  Ger- 
many and  helped  me  straighten  out  some  things, 
but  she  soon  returned  to  the  States.  In  the  spring 
of  1987.  James  and  Sibylle  wrote  and  told  me  that 
they  were  coming  back  as  missionaries.  1  thought. 
"What  do  I  tell  my  friends  and  neighbors?  We  do 
not  need  missionaries  in  Germany,  we  are  a  Chris- 
tian nation!  What  do  they  think 
Heathen?"  My  sons  and  I  decided  that 
we  would  not  pick  them  up  at  the  air- 
pon  nor  did  we  want  them  to  live  at 
my  house.  It  would  be  too  em- 
baLTrassingl  Dan  Ramsey  picked  them 
up  at  the  airpon  and  they  stayed  with 
the  Remiseys  until  James  went  to 
language  school.  In  December,  be- 
tween terms  of  language  cmd  Bible 
schools  they  needed  a  place  to  stay 
and  I  reluctantly  agreed  that  they 
could  stay  with  me.  Where  was  their 
Heavenly  Father  now;  could  He  not 
even  pro\ide  a  place  for  them  to  live? 

No  one  in  my  family  or  my  hus- 
band's had  ever  reached  the  age  of 
se\-enty.  Wotild  I?  The  night  before  my 
seventieth  birihday.  a  strange  thing 
happened.  Ever>-one  was  in  bed  when 
James  remembered  that  he  had  left 
his  wallet  in  the  car.  He  got  out  of  bed. 
went  through  the  basement  to  the  car. 


He  noticed  a  strong  smell  of  gas.  He  discovered  we 
had  a  gas  leakl  He  woke  ever\-one  up  and  we  open- 
ed the  windows,  put  on  coats  and  hats  and  called 
the  gas  company.  We  sat  in  the  li\ing  room  waiting 
anxiously  for  them  to  come  and  fix  the  leak.  It 
never  occurred  to  us  to  leave  the  house.  If  James 
would  not  have  forgotten  his  wallet  and  noticed  the 
leak,  we  would  either  have  died  from  gas  inhala- 
tion or  from  the  explosion  that  would  have  occur- 
red when  my  son  who  smokes  came  to  wish  me 
a  happy  birthday.  Why  did  God  let  me  celebrate 
my  seventieth  birthda\-?  Why  had  He  spared  me 
in  such  a  strange  wa}-? 

One  day  I  lay  on  my  bed 
just  wishing  I  could  die. 

After  finishing  Bible  School.  James  and  Sibylle 
moved  in  with  me  until  they  could  move  to  Calw. 
Life  seemed  totally  hopeless  to  me.  One  day  1  lay 
on  my  bed  just  wishing  I  could  die.  James  came 
in  and  asked.  "Mama,  why  do  you  lie  here  waiting 
to  die?"  I  responded.  "Life  has  no  more  meaning 
to  me.  but  according  to  you  and  Sibylle  I  am  not 
ready  to  die  because  I  wont  go  to  heaven."  James 
told  me  that  I  would  be  separated  from  God  forever. 
Then  he  explained  to  me  how  I  could  get  to  heaven. 
That  very  afternoon  1  asked  Jesus  to  be  my  Lord 
and  Savior  and  my  burden  was  lifted. 

I  still  live  only  on  my  social  security,  but  I  would 
not  trade  this  lifestyle  for  the  one  I  had  without 
Christ.  I  am  now  a  child  of  the  King  of  kings  and 
Lord  of  lords.  I  have  eternal  treasures  waiting  for 
me  in  heaven  where  I  will  live  with  my  Heavenly 
Father  forever. 

by  Herta  Wohnhas 


James,  Sabine  and  Sibylle  Belton 


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BRETHREN  EVANGELISTIC  MINISTRIES 


Still  In  My  First  Love 

by  Marion  R.  Thomas 


I  greatly  love  First  Love  Renewal.  The  ideas 
taught  in  this  dynamic  flow  of  witness  for  Christ 
I  have  used  for  many  years.  Speak  for  the  Lord 
wherever  you  are  in  whatever  the  circumstances 
you  are  in,  and  take  advantage  of  all  happenings 
to  witness  of  Christ  and  His  marvelous  love  for  us 
and  His  ability  to  meet  all  our  needs.  After  having 
planted  five  Grace  Brethren  Churches  in  Ohio, 
South  Carolina,  and  Florida,  and  being  active  in 
sowing  seed  for  churches  in  Arizona  and  Indiana, 
I  can  say  with  great  confidence  and  joy,  witness 
where  you  are!  Use  any  open  doors  to  make  a 
friend  to  win  him  or  her  to  the  Lord.  Have  good 
literature  to  back  up  or  spearhead  your  witness. 
Sow  in  tears  and  we  shall  reap,  without  any  doubt, 
the  Word  of  God  assures  us.  I  could  write  books 
about  the  many  occasions  when  just  a  hunger  to 
witness  for  my  Lord  caused  him  to  open  unusual 
contacts  and  results  in  soul-winning.  God  uses 
every  willing  person.  First  Love  Renewal  is  just  you 
and  me,  any  of  us  willing,  being  used  of  our  Lord 
for  rekindling  the  fires  of  soul-winning. 


It  is  easy  to  talk  of  the  person  you  are  in  love 
with.  Oh,  I  love  You,  my  Lord  Jesus!  I  worship  and 
praise  You  today.  My  eyes  sparkle  to  think  on  You 
in  the  night  time,  and  all  the  day.  When  I  sing 
hymns  I  am  thrilled  with  Your  salvation  given  to 
all  of  us  in  the  family  of  God.  It  is  great  joy  to  tell 
those  I  meet  in  any  place.  He  is  wonderful.  A  happy 
heart  is  a  great  advertisement  in  this  sad  world. 
A  bright  light  shines  a  long  way  in  the  dark.  I  am 
the  lamp.  You  be  the  light,  my  Lord!  Joyful  tears 
wash  my  eyes  as  I  think  of  You,  Lord  Jesus,  and 
it  is  joy  to  tell  those  folks  of  You!  After  some  time 
with  You,  I  want  them  all  to  know  You,  my  Lord! 
Worship  and  praise  singing  prepares  us  to  over- 
come fears  that  the  Devil  gives  and  seeks  to  hinder 
us  in  the  only  business  that  will  last.  Cause  me 
to  put  first  things  first.  We  are  not  charismatics, 
but  I  tell  you,  we  are  happy,  happy  believers. 

"We  are  not  charismaticSf 
but  happy  believers." 

Brethren,  join  us  across  the  nation  in  all  our 
Grace  Brethren  Churches,  missions,  schools, 
homes,  and  hearts  in  fresh  awakening  and  return 
to  first  love  that  will  sweep  through  all  our  Grace 
Brethren  Fellowship  in  fresh  revival  and  Holy 
Spirit,  New  Tbstament,  great  awakening  that  will 
cross  America  again  like  when  the  Wesleys  came 
to  these  beloved  shores! 

Get  churches  together  for  First  Love  Renewals. 
This  is  a  movement  of  design  by  the  Holy  Spirit 
for  the  terrible  needs  of  these  endtime  days. 


Pastor  Marion  R.  Thomas  is  a  retired  elder, 
serving  in  the  Findlay  Ohio  Grace  Brethren 
Church.  He  and  his  wife.  Yvonne,  reside  in 
Bluffton.  Ohio. 


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POETRY 


TV  or  not  TV 


by  Dean  I.  Walter 


I  heard  this  message  on  TV: 
"Your  Ufe's  not  what  it  ought  to  be!" 
They  said  I  need  more  loving  care  .  .  . 
And  this  is  what  they  had  to  share: 

I  need  some  Cheez-Whiz  with  my  snack, 
And  Carter's  pills  to  soothe  my  back; 
A  box  of  Bufferin  for  my  head, 
And  Nitol  "Z's"  'ere  going  to  bed: 
Then  Folger's  Coffee  in  my  cup 
lb  help  me  with  my  getting  up. 
And  for  my  breakfast,  I  should  plan 
lb  eat  a  bowl  of  Fruit  and  Bran  .  .  . 
No  sucrose,  but  a  SugarTXvin 
lb  cut  the  fat  and  keep  me  thin. 
But  I  may  have  fried  eggs  and  ham. 
If  first  1  spray  the  grill  with  PAM. 
Alas,  my  teeth  will  fill  with  cracks 
Unless  I  brush  them  well  with  Plax: 
And  if  my  words  come  out  with  clicks, 
I  need  a  tube  of  Orafix. 
My  hair  needs  something  called  Finesse 


If  I  would  win  my  wife's  caress. 
And  when  1  wear  my  Sunday  suit, 
I  need  to  add  a  touch  of  Brut. 

All  this  I  needed  to  keep  well, 
Plus  things  of  which  1  cannot  tell. 
A  score  of  things  were  for  my  wife 
lb  help  her  live  a  long,  rich  life; 
And  add  another  score  to  that 
lb  have  a  healthy  dog  or  cat. 

In  one  short  hour  1  took  these  notes 
From  Quaker  Oil  to  Quaker  Oats  .  .  . 
And  this  is  just  a  partial  list  .  .  . 
I  tremble  at  the  things  I've  missed. 
For  I  may  die  and  miss  the  one 
Without  which  1  become  undone! 

(Editors  note;  Dean  I.  Walter  is  Associate  Pastor 
of  the  Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Greater 
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FELLOWSHIP  NEWS 


NEWS  UPDATE 


Carl  J.  Beridon 


Dr.  John  J. 
Davis,  President 
of  Grace  College 
and  Grace  Theo- 
logical Seminary 
announced  that 
Carl  J.  Beridon 
has  joined  the  col- 
lege and  seminary 
administra- 
tion as  Dean  of  Enrollment. 

Beridon,  a  Michigan  native, 
moves  to  Grace  from  his  position  as 
president  of  Trans  Continental 
Underw^riters,  Inc.,  an  aviation 
insurance  agency,  and  Sources 
International  Corporation,  a 
marketing  firm.  He  is  a  sales  agent 
for  Datex  USA,  Inc.,  and  previously 
was  vice  president  and  general 
manager  of  another  Michigan 
aviation  insurance  agency. 

Beridon  has  served  as  principal  of 
Oakland  Christian  School  in  Pontiac, 
Michigan,  and  The  Kings  Christian 
School  in  Cherry  Hill,  New  Jersey, 
and  he  was  an  associate  pastor  at 
Easton  Union  Church  in  Mount 
Holly,  New  Jersey. 

As  Dean  of  Enrollment  at  Grace 
College  and  Grace  Theological 
Seminary,  Beridon  heads  student 
recruitment,  admissions  administra- 
tion, student  financial  aid,  and 
career  planning  and  placement 
services. 

The  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Lititz,  PA,  is  accepting  resumes  for 
the  position  of  Maintenance  Super- 
visor This  is  a  full-time  position  in 
charge  of  all  volunteer,  staff  and  con- 
tract workers  in  the  areas  of 
maintenance,  equipment,  janitorial 
services,  and  grounds.  Resumes 
should  be  sent  to  the  church  at  501 
W.  Lincoln  Ave.,  Lititz,  PA  18543, 
directed  to  the  attention  of  Tom  Avey 

Eddie  IViiiler,  missionary  to  Brazil, 
was  severely  injured  by  a  bull  in  Brazil 
and  was  returned  home  to  Modesto, 
CA,  for  medical  help.  He  underwent 


surgery  to  replace  the  ball  in  a  hip 
and  is  in  a  brace  for  back  injuries. 

Greg  Shipley  received  his  Th.D. 
from  Westminster  Seminary  and  is 
now  serving  as  a  missionary  to 
England  with  Grace  Brethren 
Foreign  Missions.  He  is  a  member 
of  the  First  Brethren  Church  of 
Philadelphia,  PA.  Mike  Brubaker, 
pastor. 

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BARNHILL,      CHARLES.      183 

Mapledale  Ave.,  Mansfield,  OH 
44903. 

BELOHLAVEK,    ROBERT.    239 

Rosslyn  Ave.,  Columbus,  OH  43214. 

COBURN,  RICHARD.  6052 
Haviland  Ave.,  Whittier,  CA  90601. 

COLE,  NEIL.  1126  Shaw  St.,  Alta 
Loma,  CA  91701. 

DELOE,  JESSE.  102  Third  St., 
Winona  Lake,  IN  46590. 

INBODEN,  BUZZ.  182  Longshore 
Rd.,  Sunbury,  OH  43074. 

PEUGH,  ROGER.  Phone  number  is 

219/269-1957 

ROBBINS,    D.    RICHARD.    3954 

Sweet      Potato      Ridge      Rd., 

Englewood,  OH  45322. 

SMALS,  RON.  9325  Champion  Dr., 
Indianapolis,  IN  46256. 

SUITT,  CHRIS.  13181  Running  Deer 
Rd.,  Moreno  Valley,  CA  92388. 

WEDERTZ,  LARRY.  1633  Cherry 
Place,  Escondido,  CA  92027 

WINTER,  CHUCK.  120  Pioneer, 
Harrah,  WA  98933.  (The  mailing 
address  remains  the  same.) 

SOUTHWEST  GRACE  BRETHREN 
CHURCH.  Their  address  has  been 
changed  to:  643  Dovalon  PI., 
Galloway,  OH  43119. 

HARRAH  GRACE  BRETHREN 
CHURCH,  of  Harrah,  WA,  is  111 
Pioneer,  Harrah,  WA  98933.  (The 
mailing  address  of  the  church 
remains  the  same.) 


DEATHS 

HAMMER,  JUNE.  January  12, 1990. 
She  was  the  wife  of  James  Hammer, 
a  former  pastor  in  the  Fellowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches.  Burial 
was  in  St.  Louis,  MO. 
IMMEL,  KEITH.  He  was  a  faithful 
member  of  the  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Rittman,  OH,  and  a  father 
of  Missionary  Howard  Immel, 
passed  away  on  July  31,  1989,  after 
a  long  illness.  Bud  Olzewski,  pastor. 
JENKINS,  VIRGINIA.  August  18, 
1989,  65.  She  was  a  member  of  the 
Ghent  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Roanoke,  VA.  Nathan  Leigh,  pastor 
KERR,  THEODORE  "BUD"  C,  80, 
December  25,  1989.  He  was  a 
faithful  member  of  the  West  Kittan- 
ning  Grace  Brethren  Church.  The 
Reverends  Ronald  Jurke  and 
Richard  Cornwell  officiated  at  the 
memorial  service.  Richard  Cornwell, 
pastor 

KINGERY,  COY.  August  27, 1989,  81. 
He  was  a  faithful  member  of  the 
Ghent  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Roanoke,  VA,  for  over  50  years. 
Nathan  Leigh,  pastor 
PETERS,  HESTER.  October  12, 
1989, 102.  She  was  a  member  of  the 
Ghent  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Roanoke,  VA.  Nathan  Leigh,  pastor 
RUNYON,  ETHEL.  96,  December 
31, 1989.  "She  was  a  faithful  saint  of 
God,  having  served  with  her  hus- 
band on  the  Deacon  Board,  and 
many  other  areas  of  service  in  the 
First  Grace  Brethren  Church, 
Dayton,  OH.  She  was  a  member  for 
43  years.  Friendship  Village  had 
been  her  home  for  the  past  fifteen 
years.  She  was  an  inspiration  to  all 
who  knew  her  Our  loss  is  heaven's 
gain."  G.  Forrest  Jackson,  pastor 
SHANKLE,  OMER  C.  87,  January 
10,  1990.  He  was  a  faithful  member 
of  the  West  Kittanning  Grace 
Brethren  Church  for  57  years. 
Richard  Cornwell,  pastor 


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EDITORIAL 


The  bitter  cold  of  December  had 
given  way  to  the  mild 
temperatures  of  January.  The 
snow  was  replaced  with  the  slow 
gentle  rain.  This  was  great  for 
February  when  you  consider  the 
other  possibilities.  Rain,  wind,  eind 
a  mild  40  degree  day  --  not  too  bad 
to  get  around  and  do  a  little  bit  of 
the  daily  activities. 

First,  a  stop  at  the  post  office  to 
see  what  the  mail  person  has  left 
in  the  box.  A  couple  of  bills  and 
a  half  dozen  appeals  from  my 
favorite  mission  projects.  Normal 
day  so  far,  but  all  was  to  change 
soon.  The  rain  was  picking  up  and 
the  wind  was  a  little  stiffer  com- 
ing off  of  beautiful  Lake  Winona. 
So  with  head  down  and  face  to  the 
ground  1  headed  for  the  car.  There 
was  the  first  find  of  the  day.  A 
shining  new  penny  in  the  middle 
of  Park  Ave.  Without  hesitation  I 
did  not  feel  a  ripple  of  temptation 
--  it  remained  in  its  little  pothole 
in  the  pavement. 

Off  to  the  super  market  to  get 
some  calorie  counters  for  the 
morning  coffee  break  at  the 
Herald.  A  couple  of  jelly  filled  and 
a  half  dozen  caramel  covered 
beauties  and  some  unsugared 
ones  for  those  sensitive  to  good 
things.  Back  to  the  car  and  the 
wind  and  the  rain  brings  my  head 
down  to  keep  the  cold  out.  This 
time  to  my  surprise  there  were 
two  pennies  in  the  midst  of  some 
dirt  and  grime  that  had  fallen  off 
a  car.  Again,  no  temptation  --  I 
kept  moving  and  the  pennies  re- 
mained for  someone  else  to 
discover. 

1  did  have  a  conscience  problem 
about  this  because  I  remember 
when  a  penny  found  would  bring 
joy  for  days.  Then,  however,  a  pen- 
ny could  change  a  young  kid's  life. 
A  nickel  was  a  major  problem 
because  it  resulted  in  making 
more  decisions  than  1  was 
prepared  to  make.  It  could  mean 
fifteen  or  twenty  pieces  of  candy. 
That  meant  big  decisions.  But 
now  a  penny  was  not  as  much  a 
problem  to  my  budget  as  it  was  to 
whether  or  not  I  wanted  to  expend 
the  energy  for  so  little  return.  A 
penny  is  not  what  it  used  to  be! 

But  then  came  Sunday  and  as 


I  walked  down  the  aisle  of  the 
church  I  spied  another  object.  Tb 
my  surprise  it  was  a  357 
magnum  shell  --  alive  and 
useable!  I  had  been  hearing 
about  the  disagreements  among 
the  Brethren  but  this  helped 
focus  how  intent  we  were  all 
becoming.  I  did  pick  this  one  up 
and  turned  it  over  to  the  police. 

So  that  was  the  week  -  two 
finds  of  pennies  without  a  stop. 
One  bullet  ...  a  quick  pickup. 
Monday  1  found  a  quarter,  it  was 
worth  the  time. 

What  does  it  take  to  make  us 
stop  and  pay  attention  in  our  cur- 
rent world?  We  hardly  pause  for 
a  moment  when  we  see  folks 
shot  or  maimed  on  TV.  We  see  it 
happen  so  often  it  hardly  upsets 
our  sensitivity  any  more.  Almost 
daily  the  news  brings  us  word  of 
another  politician  involved  in 
some  compromise  of  his  duties. 
We  just  seem  to  know  that  is 
about  average.  Do  we  pause 
when  we  hear  another  bank  just 
went  under?  No  use  getting  ex- 
cited about  the  fact  that  several 
hundred  had  to  re-open  under 
another  name  during  the  past 
several  years. 

Pause  when  you  see  the  latest 
price  on  sneakers  at  $175.00  a 
pair?  You  can  pump  them  up  to 
the  right  pressure!  Stop  and 
think  it  over  when  you  hear  the 
newest  church  in  town  is  going  to 
cost  two  million,  three  million  or 
about  $30  million.  No,  we  have 
reached  the  place  when  it  is 
about  like  a  penny  in  a  puddle  in 
the  parking  lot.  Too  much  trou- 
ble to  pause  and  pick  it  up.  It  just 
isn't  worth  that  much  time  or 
effort. 

Not  many  things  in  an  increas- 
ingly jaded  society  retain  a  sense 
of  great  worth.  We  take  a  glance, 
do  not  hestitate  and  go  on  our 
way.  We  Christians  are  about  as 
guilty  as  everyone  else.  It  is  a 
rather  sad  commentary  on  our 
times.  We  have  been  inundated 
with  commercials,  false  claims 
and  materialism  for  so  long,  it 
just  does  not  come  through  very 
often.  Indeed,  we  are  losers  by  it 
all. 


A  Penny  In 
The  Puddle 
In  a 
Parking 
Lot! 

Time  Tb 
Pause 
And  Pick 
It  Up? 

by  Charles  W.  Turner 


"HERALD/  March  15,  1990 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 


Brethren  Missionary 


IIERALD 

ITolume  R2       No.  3  ^^^  March  15.   199( 


March  15,  1990 


3  Editorial 

A  Penny  in  the 
Puddle  in  a 
Parking  Lot.  Time 
to  Pause  £ind 
Pick  It  Up? 

Charles  W.  Turner 

6  Foreign  Missions 

Living  Under  a 
Death  Sentence 

Beverly  Sharp 

7  Foreign  Missions 

Celebration  90 


8  FGBC 

Guidelines  for 
Forums  on  Church 
Membership 
Issue 


10  CE  National 
CE  Day  at 
National 
Conference 


11  CE  National 

TIME  That  Counts 
for  Eternity 


12  Fellowship  News 


14  Home  Missions 

An  American 
in  Paris 

Larry  Chamberlain 


16  Home  Missions 

From  Around 
the  Nation 


17  WMC 

WMC  at  Work 


18  BEM 

A  Visit  to  Three 
Mission  Fields 


BIBLE  READING  HONOR  ROLL 

"I  read  my  Bible  through  twice  last  year.  I  have  been  doing  it  twice 
for  the  last  couple  of  years,  and  at  least  once  for  the  last  15  years. 
My  husband,  Shimer,  has  been  reading  his  through  once  a  year  for 
the  last  20  years."  --  Mrs.  Shimer  Darr,  Meyersdale,  PA 

"I  read  through  the  Bible  again  last  year.  This  is  the  fifth  year  I 
have  done  it."  --  Mrs.  Virginia  Leaf,  Winona  Lake,  IN 

"I  Just  wanted  to  let  you  know  that  I  have  completed  reading  the 
Bible  through  in  1989  (17th  year)."      --  Minnie  A.  Vance,  York,  PA 


Publisher    Charles  W.  TVimer 
Printer     BMH  Printing 
Department  Editors: 
Cliristian  Education 

Ed  Lewis 
Foreign  Missions 

Tom  Julien 

MaryBeth  Kaylor 
Grace  Schools 

John  Davis 

Joel  Curry 
Home  Missions 

Larry  N.  Chamberlain 

Jesse  Deloe 
Women's  Missionary  Council 

Linda  Unruh 


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Sponsored  by  CE  National 


1990  Brethren  National 
Youth  Conference 

August  4-10,1990 

Includes: 

Speakers:  Ken  Davis 

Mike  Curry 
Becky  Pippert 
Peters  Brothers 

GBC  Speakers:  Ed  Lewis 

EJ  Underwood 
Dave  Bogue 
Denny  Brown 
Ken  Brown 
Scott  Distler 
Chuck  Lavreon 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


Living  Under  A  Death  Sentence 

by  Beverly  Sharp 


"If  you  were  told  that  the  Lord  was  coming  back 
on  a  certain  day  and  hour  or  you  were  told  you  had 
only  a  short  time  to  live,  what  would  you  do  with 
the  time  you  had  left?"  As  a  Sunday  School 
teacher  I  have  used  this  question  to  encourage 
myself  and  my  students  to  evaluate  our  lives,  never 
dreaming  it  would  become  something  I  would  have 
to  actually  deal  with  in  my  family. 

In  August  of  1988  my  son,  Tom  Sharp,  mis- 
sionary to  Mexico,  became  very  ill.  It  seemed  to  be 
a  severe  attack  of  Crohn's  disease  which  he  had 
had  for  a  number  of  years.  It  had  been  a  very 
stressful  time  in  their  family  life  as  2V2  year  old 
Mandy  had  had  a  TVa  hour  life  threatening  surgery 
in  April.  Then  their  son  Benjamin  was  born  in 
June.  By  August  20th  Tom  had  to  have  an 
emergency  operation  to  take  care  of  a  blockage  in 
the  colon.  Suzie,  his  wife,  anxiously  waited  for 
surgery  to  be  over.  The  doctor  came  to  her  and 
said,  "Your  husband  won't  be  going  home  with 
you." 

"What  do  you  mean?"  she  asked. 

"He  won't  live  through  the  next  72  hours.  He  has 
advanced  colon  cancer.  It  is  everywhere."  It  was 
the  beginning  of  a  death  sentence. 

In  God's  planning  Tom  did  live  through  that  time 
period  and  got  out  of  the  hospital.  It  was  decided 
that  they  should  move  back  to  Ohio  so  our  family 
could  help  with  transportation,  baby-sitting,  and 
encouragement.  Tom  did  not  want  to  move  their 
belongings  home  because  he  was  determined  that 
with  God's  help  he  would  return  to  the  mission 
field. 

The  missionaries  on  the  border,  the  San  Diego 
and  Pasadena  Churches  were  such  a  help.  Thanks 
for  all  you  did.  At  home  in  Bellville,  the 
Ankenytown  church  cleaned,  painted,  papered, 
and  filled  with  furniture,  bedding,  pots  and  pans 
-  everything  needed  for  Tom  and  Suzie  and  the 
children  to  live  a  normal  life.  What  a  blessing  that 
was! 

Our  first  visit  to  the  doctor  in  Ohio  was  not  any 
better.  His  opening  words  were  "Tom,  you  know 
this  cancer  is  going  to  kill  you,  don't  you?"  So  what 
do  you  do  when  you  are  36  years  old  with  a  wife 
and  three  children  that  you  love  dearly? 

First  of  all  Tom  chose  to  live  positively  with  hope 
and  faith  in  the  Lord  that  he  would  be  able  to  raise 
his  family.  We  didn't  talk  about  dying.  Cancer 
means  doctors,  nurses,  hospitals  and  other 
patients.  It  was  an  opportunity  to  witness  for  his 
Lord. 


His  chemo  treatments  were  new  for  this  area, 
and  he  had  to  stay  at  the  hospital  for  a  week  each 
month.  Soon  he  asked  to  take  them  as  an  outpa- 
tient so  that  he  could  be  home  with  his  family. 
Time  was  precious. 

Tom  worked  part  time  at  Ankenytown  Grace  as 
he  was  able.  So  eight  months  came  and  went  and 
we  became  quite  confident  that  the  doctors  were 
wrong.  But  each  20th  of  the  month  we  looked  at 
the  calendar  and  thanked  the  Lord  for  another 
period  of  time,  it  was  so  special. 

In  March,  just  before  Easter,  Tom  found  a  growth 
in  the  lymph  gland  of  his  neck.  He  didn't  tell 
anyone  -just  went  to  prayer  meeting,  played  his 
guitar  and  taught  the  lesson  on  the  end  times.  The 
next  day  he  showed  the  doctor,  but  he  had  given 
Suzie  one  more  worry  free  night.  It  meant  two 
more  kinds  of  chemo  plus  the  ones  he  already  was 
getting. 

There  were  many  good  days,  and  some  very  bad 
ones.  Extra  time  in  prayer  and  with  his  Bible  and 
a  loving,  caring  wife  were  the  things  that  kept  Tom 
going.  There  were  some  difficult  things  that  hap- 
pened apart  from  the  physical  illness,  for  Satan 
was  busy. 

If  you  live  under  a  death  sentence  you  do  the  im- 
portant things.  He  spent  a  lot  of  time  with  the  girls, 
a  lot  of  time  holding  Benji  while  he  slept  but  no 
one  teased  him  about  spoiling  him.  When  Grand- 
ma Reed  died  they  took  the  girls  to  the  funeral  and 
explained  about  dying  and  heaven  with  Jesus.  In 
spite  of  an  ileostomy,  a  catheter  and  a  chemo 
pump,  he  got  in  a  few  games  of  church  softball. 
He  told  his  sister  he  couldn't  run  like  he  used  to 
but  he  always  made  sure  he  came  in  standing  up, 
and  that's  the  way  he  was  dealing  with  his  life. 


Tbm  and  Suzie  Sharp,  Cristi,  Amanda.  Benjamin. 


HERALD/  March  15,  1990 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


In  July  an  opportunity  came  to  go  back  to 
Tijuana,  Mexico.  He  had  the  special  privilege  to 
dedicate  a  meeting  place  for  the  Mexicans  at  Otay 
Mesa.  He  came  home  so  excited.  What  a  gift  from 
God  that  trip  was! 

But  it  was  the  beginning  of  the  end,  for  the  next 
week  great  pain  set  in.  He  made  a  trip  to  Winona 
Lake  to  the  Missions  Conference  to  give  his  testi- 
mony but  it  was  right  to  the  hospital  on  his  return. 

Three  weeks  later  the  doctor's  prediction  came 
true:  but  it  was  one  year  and  seven  days  later  in- 


stead of  72  hours.  1  believe  this  was  a  result  of 
dedicated  prayer  across  our  Fellowship.  Our 
families  can  never  express  our  appreciation  ade- 
quately for  the  encouragement  the  Foreign  Mis- 
sions staff,  the  missionaries  and  our  churches  gave 
during  this  time  and  since  Tom's  homegoing. 
Grace  Brethren  people  do  care!  We  thank  you. 

Tom  didn't  win  his  hard  fought  battle  with 
cancer  for  God  chose  otherwise,  but  he  ac- 
complished with  great  courage  and  faith  a  good 
testimony  for  his  Lord. 


CELEBRATION  90 

You  did  it!  YOU  PLAYED  A  SIGNIFICANT  PART  IN  SOMETHING 
ETERNAL.  As  part  of  your  Grace  Brethren  church,  you  have  par- 
ticipated in  the  planting  of  over  720  Grace  Brethren  churches 
overseas.  Thousands  of  people  have  come  to  know  Jesus  Christ  as 
their  Lord  because  people  like  you  were  faithful  to  the  Great  Com- 
mission. That's  something  to  celebrate. 

Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Missions  is  commemorating  its  ninetieth 
anniversary  with  a  Celebration  90  in  your  area.  This  exciting  rally 
will  acquaint  you  with  the  work  the  Lord  has  accomplished  through 
Grace  Brethren  Churches  in  the  last  ninety  years  and  will  encourage 
you  to  even  greater  commitment  to  the  Great  Commission  during 
the  next  decade.  Come  join  us  for  this  special  presentation  of  music, 
media,  and  missions. 


March  3  Findlay,  OH  September  14 

March  4  Fremont  Grace.  OH  September  15 

March  16  Parkersburg,  WV  September  16 

March  17  Washington.  PA  September  21 

March  18  Myersdale,  PA  September  22 

March  25  Ashland,  PA  September  23 

March  30  Johnstown.  PA  (Riverside)     October  5 

April  1  Martinsburg.  PA  October  6 

April  6-7  Hastings,  MI  iDist.  Conf)  October  7 

April  8  Alto.  MI  October  12 

April  20  Norton,OH  October  13 

April  21  Canton,  OH  October  14 

April  22  Wooster.  OH  October  20 

April  27  Anchorage,  AK  October  21 

April  27  Eagle  River,  AK  October  26 

May  6  Soidotna,  AK  October  27 

May  6  Homer,  AK  October  28 

May  27  Warsaw,  IN  November  4 

June  8-9  Garwin,  lA  iDist.  Conf.)  December  2 

June  10  Waterloo,  lA 


Philadelphia  1st,  PA 
Telford.  PA 
Myerstown,  PA 
York,  PA 
Lititz,  PA 
Elizabethtown,  PA 

Columbus,  OH  lEast  Side) 

Licking  County,  OH 
Columbus,  OH 
Hagerstown,  MD 
Lanham,  MD 
Temple  Hills,  MD 
Richmond.  VA 
Virginia  Beach,  VA 
Telford,  TN 
Aiken,  SC 

Greater  Atlanta,  GA 
Port  is,  KS 
Sunnyside,  WA 


For  further  information  call  or  write  to: 

Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Missions 

P.O.  Box  588,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

(219)  267-5161 

Attention  Mary  Ann  Barlow 


HERALD/  March  15.  1990 


NATIONAL  CONFERENCE 


Guidelines  for  Forums  on 
Church  Membership  Issue 


The  1 989  Conference  passed  the  following  motion 
(Annual,  p.24):  "A  motion  prevailed  to  refer  the  mat- 
ter of  the  Baptism-Church  Membership  issue  to  the 
Fellowship  Council  with  the  directive  that  they 
prepare  for  a  forum  of  study  and  discussion  and 
come  back  to  the  conference  with  creative  alter- 
natives as  soon  as  feasible  but  not  more  than  3  years 
from  now.  The  following  action  was  taken  at  the 
meetings  of  your  Fellowship  Council  in  Simi  Valley. 
California.  Jan.  13-16.-  Roger  D.  Peugh.  Moderator. 

I.  Goal/Purpose  of  the  fortiin(s)  mandated  by 
1989  National  Conference  regarding  Baptism 
and  church  membership:  the  WHY. 

To  effectively  communicate  with  one  another  at  every 
level  in  order 

A.  to  properly  understand  one  another  in  an  at- 
mosphere of  mutually  demonstrated  Christlike 
humility  and  respect,  maintaining  highest  commit- 
ment to  the  biblical  standards  of  spiritual  unity  and 
integrity  in  all  communication  of  and  discussion 
of  differences. 

B.  to  study  and  come  to  a  mutually  shared  deeper 
understanding  of  the  biblical  and  practical  issues 
involved  in  the  whole  discussion. 

C.  to  seek  to  arrive  at  a  consensus  which  will  then 
be  converted  into  inductive  Bible  study 
discipleship  tools  useable  at  several  levels  of 
discipleship  and  leadership  training  in  all  churches, 
districts  and  in  our  training  institutions. 

D.  to  recommend  creative  alternatives  for  the 
resolution  of  as  many  tensions  as  possible  to  the 
Fellowship  Council  for  presentation  to  National 
Conference. 

II.  Suggested  (not  exhaustive)  list  of  forum 
topics  arranged  in  order  of  importance:  the 
WHAT. 

A.  Baptism: 

1.  What  is  biblical  baptism?  Is  trine  immersion 
the  "best"  mode  or  the  "exclusive"  mode 
taught  in  the  Scriptures? 

2.  What  does  the  Bible  teach  about  the  rebap- 
tism  of  a  believer  who  claims  to  have  been 
"baptized,"  subsequent  to  salvation,  by  a  form 
other  than  trine  immersion? 

B.  Membership: 

1.  What  is  church  membership  as  defined  from 
the  Scriptures?  (Are  all  of  the  aspects  of  our 
"legal  membership"  biblically  derived  or  does 
our  culture  influence  our  practice 
significantly?) 

2.  Are  there  allowable  exceptions  for  taking  peo- 
ple into  membership  who  cannot  be  baptized 


C. 


because  they  are  sick  or  have  some  other 

"legitimate"  reason  for  not  being  baptized? 

Must  baptism  always  be  public?  (Are  private 

baptisms  biblical?) 
3.  What  are  the  required  practical  steps  to  show 

that  one  agrees  with  the  Statement  of  Faith? 
Local  churches: 
1. 


What    does    the    Bible    teach    about    the 
autonomy  of  the  local  church? 

2.  What  does  the  Bible  say  about  how  churches 
relate  to  each  other?  (Under  whose  jurisdic- 
tion do  our  districts  fall  and  how  do  our 
presently  constituted  districts  relate  to  the  Na- 
tional Conference?) 

3.  What  authority  does  a  central  ecclesiastical 
body  have  in  determining  policy  in  a  local 
church  (e.g.  National  Conference  through  the 
Fellowship  Council?) 

4.  What  biblical  teaching  on  separation  would 
mandate  the  dividing  of  Grace  Brethren  from 
Grace  Brethren  over  the  issue  of  open  and 
closed  membership  policies?  (What  does  the 
Bible  teach  about  the  issues  over  which  Chris- 
tians should  separate  from  other  Christians? 
What  are  the  implications  of  such  separation 
for  fellowship  with  or  support  of  other  Chris- 
tian groups?) 

D.  The  matter  of  our  common  mission: 

What  does  the  Bible  teach  about  tolerance  of 
something  in  the  practice  of  another  brother  (or 
church)  which  1  may  not  be  willing  to  reproduce? 

E.  Faithful  perpetuation: 

1.  How  can  we  ensure  the  perpetuation  of  our 
fellowship  since  we  are  a  voluntary  organiza- 
tion and  since  there  are  no  "policemen"  to  en- 
force the  rules? 

2.  How  is  pastoral  leadership  to  be  trained,  ex- 
amined and  certified? 

F.  Honoring  commitments: 

If  agreement  over  these  membership  matters  cannot 
be  reached,  how  will  the  binding  commitments  which 
have  been  made  to  our  FGBC  ministries  (e.g.  care  for 
pension  of  widows  of  pastors)  be  honored?  What  are 
the  biblical  ramifications  of  simply  dropping  or  ignor- 
ing these  promises  made? 

m.  Means  of  reaching  the  goal:  the  WHO  and 
HOW. 

A.  A  forum  Coordinator  appointed  by  the  Moderator 
will  assemble  existing  study  materials  and  make 
them  available  to  those  requesting  them  (expenses 
to  be  borne  by  those  requesting  materials). 

B.  The  Forum  Coordinator  will  assign  study  articles 
addressing  the  above  questions,  to  be  written  from 
as  broad  a  spectrum  as  possible. 


8 


HERALD/  March  15.  1990 


NATIONAL  CONFERENCE 


C.  District  ministeriums  appoint  a  contact  person  as 
representative  of  the  district  at  the  broader  level. 
Any  expenses  incurred  to  be  borne  by  districts. 
(Fellowship  Council  members  are  not  to  be  con- 
sidered for  the  position  of  District  Representative.) 

D.  Lay  representation  be  appointed  in  each  district 
by  the  District  Conference  officers.  Any  expenses 
incurred  to  be  borne  by  districts. 

E.  These  representatives,  in  cooperation  with  the 
Forum  Coordinator,  solicit  materials,  arrange  and 
chair  district-sponsored  open  forums,  giving 
careful  attention  to  all  sides  of  the  issues  as  fairly 
as  possible.  Lay  participation  is  to  be  actively  en- 
couraged. Forum  meetings  are  to  be  opened  with 
prayer  session  and  interspersed  with  prayer  times, 
recognizing  that  without  God's  help  we  will  not  ar- 
rive at  His  conclusions  on  the  issues. 

IV.  Plan  for  reaching  the  goal:  the  WHEN. 

A.  District-level  forums  held  by  the  fall  of  1990.  Dates 
for  these  fall  meetings  set  by  District  Conferences 
or  Ministeriums  spring  1990. 


B.  Input  from  these  district  forums  reviewed  and 
revised  at  a  three-day  meeting  of  the  district 
representatives  immediately  prior  to  Jan.  91 
Fellowship  Council  meeting,  a  report  given  at  that 
time  to  the  Fellowship  Council. 

C.  The  Fellowship  Council  then  see  that  the  material 
is  organized  into  the  best  format  for  distribution 
at  district  conferences  in  spring  of  1991. 

D  General  Forum  to  be  held  in  connection  with  the 
1991  National  Conference  for  review  of  the 
materials  presented  and  to  receive  suggestions  for 
further  review  at  Jan.  1992  Fellowship  Council 
meeting. 

E.  Fellowship  Council  to  report  to  1992  Conference 
with  creative  alternatives  for  the  resolution  of  as 
many  tensions  as  possible  in  our  fellowship. 

F.  Fellowship  Council  also  will  initiate  the  formula- 
tion of  in-depth  inductive  Bible  study  materials 
which  represent  the  consensus  of  the  Forum  in- 
put and  are  to  be  available  for  adoption  by  Con- 
ference 1992. 


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CE  NATIONAL 


NATIONAL 


Continuing  Education  Day 
Monday,  July  30,  1990 


CE  DAY 


Also  included  in  the  day  will  be  the  two  1990 
Operation  Barnabas  teams  to  present  their 
ministry  of  music  and  drama  following  the  lun- 
cheon. This  complementary  day  of  "Continuing 
Education"  is  an  integral  part  of  the  National  Con- 
ference of  the  FGBC.  Won't  you  Join  CE  National 
in  Richmond? 


CE  National  Providing  Challenging  Seminars 

The  CE  Day  will  include  over  30  seminars  from 
CE  National.  This  year's  theme  is  "Developing  A 
Ministry  Mindset."  The  seminar  topics  are 
resources  and  ideas  to  help  in  church  leadership, 
children's  work,  youth  work,  adult  ministries,  and 
with  senior  pastors.  All  seminars  are  "how  to"  ses- 
sions to  enhance  local  church  ministries. 


Operation  Barnabas  Teams  Sharing  in  Music  Ministry 


Continue  to  pray  for  the 


YEAR  OF  YOUTH  OUTREACH 


Listen  to  some  of 
the  encouraging 
quotes  being 

received    from    our 
churches: 

"Heather  was  one  of  the  girls  in  my 
counseling  group  at  conference  this  year. 
She  has  been  witnessing  to  a  boy  she  met 
in  Kentucky  during  conference.  Since  con- 
ference he  has  become  a  Christian!  She 
wrote  and  told  me  of  this.  She  keeps  in 
touch  with  him  and  savs  he  is  growing  in 
our  L^rd!  PTL!" 

"We  are  seeing  great  things  this  year  as 
a  result  of  YOYO.  Our  teens  are  talking  to 
friends,  and  our  attendance  has  increased 
from  6-10  a  week  to  12-16  a  week!  Our 
teens  are  sharing  Christ!" 

"I  have  had  great  opportunities  to  share 
with  a  boy  at  school,  whose  name  is 
Richard  (If  you  could  pray  for  him  and 
many  others).  I  have  seen  at  least  eight  big 


answers  to  prayer  in  the  last  two  months, 
and  I'm  excited  about  what  the  Lord  has 
in  store  for  me  for  the  rest  of  the  year!" 

"I  had  the  opportunity  to  talk  to  Sharon 
about  what  would  happen  if  she  didn't  ac- 
cept Christ  and  about  how  Christ 
purchased  a  place  for  her  in  Heaven,  and 
she  could  have  it  if  she  wanted.  She  said 
she  did.  My  pastor  then  came  over  and 
talked  with  her  about  the  commitment  she 
would  be  making.  And  she  accepted  Christ 
as  her  personal  Savior." 

I've  been  involved  with  Teen  Evangelism 
Explosion  for  three  semesters  now  and  it's 
amazing  to  go  out  and  share  Jesus  Christ 
with  other  youth.  The  reason  I  say  it's 
amazing  is  because  people  are  really 
shocked  when  they  discover  teenagers  go- 
ing out  and  sharing  their  faith  .  .  .  This  was 
such  an  encouragement  to  me  because 
they  showed  me  that  people  do  need  the 
Lord!" 


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CE  NATIONAL 


that  counts  for  eternity  •  .  . 


CE  National's  TIME  pro- 
gram   (Training    in    Mis- 
sionary Endeavor)  is  an  in- 
vestment that  can  count  for 
eternity.  TIME  affords  young 
people  short-term  missions 
opportunities  allowing  them 
to  investigate  missions  and  to  develop  a  heart  for  the  lost. 
This  year's  TIME  teams  will  experience  TIME  orientation 
training      in      inner-city      Chicago      and      leave 


TIME  participants  share  their  faith  at  inner-city  Chicago  orientation 


for  the  fields  in  France. 
Spain.  Brazil,  Africa,  the 
Mexico  border  and  the 
Navajo  mission. 

Please  prav  for  the 
1990  TIME  applicants  as 
they  prepare  for  their 
ministries,  as  they  in- 
\'estigate  missions  and  as 
they  develop  a  heart  for 
the  lost. 


Investigating  missions 


develops  church  leaders  •  •  • 


CE  National's  1990  Operation  Barnabas  teams  give 
growing  senior  high  youth  a  thirst  for  ministry  and  train 
them  for  future  ministry  inside  and  outside  the  body  of 
Christ.  OB  teams  encourage  our  churches  as  they 
minister  to  them  during  their  five  week  summer  tour  The 
1990  tour  begins  June  29th  with  orientation  in 
Myerstown.  PA  and  concludes  as  they  minister  at  Na- 
tional Conference  in  Richmond.  Virginia. 

Please  pray  for  the  1990  Operation  Barnabas  team 
members. 


Operation  Barnabas  participants  share  their  faith 


Developing  a  thirst  for  ministry 


CE  National 

P.O.  Box  365  •  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

For  Further  Information,  Contact: 

Chery  Otermat  •  Associate  Director  of  Short-term  Missions 


NATIONAL 


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FELLOWSHIP  NEWS 


NEWS  UPDATE 


Tim  Hawkins  has  recently  been 
licensed  to  the  Brethren  ministry.  He 
and  his  wife,  Julie,  are  preparing  to  go 
to  Portugal  as  missionaries.  A  special 
day  has  been  planned  in  their  honor 
by  the  Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Ritt- 
man,  OH.  It  will  be  held  on  July  15, 
1990. 

Piiil  Valentine,  son  of  Grace  College 
student  Rod  Valentine,  had  surgery 
for  a  cancerous  tumor  on  Feb.  6.  Phil 
is  2  years  old  and  has  had  one  and 
one-half  years  of  chemotherapy  treat- 
ment. There  are  plans  for  a  bone 
marrow  transplant. 
Pastor  Wayne  Hannah  is  "back  on 
the  job"  following  his  recent  surgery. 
He  is  pastor  of  the  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Richmond,  VA.  He  wants 
to  say  "thanks"  for  the  many  who 
prayed  for  him. 

Paul  Bauman  and  Ralph  Gilbert  are 
conducting  a  tour  to  the  Holy  Land 
and  Austria  and  back  to  the  Oberam- 
mergau  Passion  play  May  15-28.  If  in- 
terested, you  may  contact  them  either 
by  mail  or  telephone:  214-758-8875,  or 
mail  to:  Paul  Bauman,  P.O.  Box  8181, 
Longview,  TX  75607 


Warren  Tamkin  and  wife  are  plan- 
ning a  trip  to  Europe  June  8-17  The 
Tamkins  will  be  visiting  such  places 
as  the  Oberammergau  Passion  play, 
the  Chateau  in  France,  and  also  Stutt- 
gart, Germany.  If  you  are  interested 
in  joining  the  Tamkin  party,  the  cost 
is  $1595  from  New  York  City.  For  more 
information,  call  717/432-4177. 

Roy  and  Ruth  Snyder  are  working 
with  a  Haitian  group  from  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of  Fort  Lauderdale, 
FL.  On  a  recent  Sunday  there  were 
59  present.  Dr  Herman  Hoyt's  mater- 
ial on  "Brethren  Beliefs"  is  being 
translated  into  French  for  their  use. 

James  Taylor  was  ordained  to  the 
Christian  ministry  in  November  1989. 
He  is  pastor  of  the  Lakeland,  FL, 
Grace  Brethren  Church.  Members  of 
the  ministerium  were  on  hand  to 
assist  in  the  service,  along  with  Pastor 
Dan  Eshleman  of  the  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Elizabethtown,  PA.  Pastor 
Taylor  was  licensed  to  the  ministry  in 
1986  at  the  Valley  Grace  Brethren 
Church  where  he  served  as  associate 
pastor  prior  to  assuming  his  respon- 
sibilities at  Lakeland. 


DEATHS 

DAVIS,  MARTHA  B.  68.  She  was  a 

member  of  the  West  Kittanning 
Grace  Brethren  Church,  Kittanning, 
PA.  Richard  Cornwell,  pastor 

GREENLEAF,     MARY     M.     89. 

January  15,  1990.  She  was  a  faithful 
and  the  oldest  member  of  the 
Vicksburg  Grace  Brethren  Church, 
Hollidaysburg,  PA.  Rev.  Dean 
Walter,  a  son-in-law,  and  Pastor  Grif- 
fith conducted  the  memorial  service. 
Robert  Griffith,  pastor 

MARRIAGES 

JEFFREYS:  Leslie  VanDeWater 
and  Doug  Jeffreys  were  married  on 
December  9,  1989,  at  the  Winona 
Lake  Grace  Brethren  Church  by  Roy 
Roberts,  Chaplain  at  Grace  College. 
John  Teevan,  pastor 

MORENO:  Becky  Disbro  and 
Martin  Moreno  were  married 
December  23,  1989,  at  the  Winona 
Lake  Grace  Brethren  Church  by 
Charles  Turner  John  Teevan,  pastor 


Editor's  Note:  The  following  information  is 
presented  to  make  available  the  same  material  to 
all  members  of  the  fellowship.  This  and  other  ar- 
ticles are  for  the  purpose  of  information  ~CWT. 

Submitted  by  Keith  Merriman  and  John  Fahrbach: 
Recently,  two  meetings  were  held  at  the  Orrville  Grace 
Brethren  Church  in  Orrville.  Ohio.  The  primary  purpose  of 
the  first  meeting  (Nov.  13.  1989)  was  to  gather  together  a  group 
of  pastors  who  had  a  desire  to  rescind  the  1964  Resolution, 
to  have  questions  answered  and  theological,  biblical  convic- 
tions put  into  print  to  be  presented  to  the  Fellowship.  Many 
hours  of  work  were  put  into  a  statement  that  reflected  the  con- 
victions of  a  majority  of  those  who  were  present.  The  state- 
ment was  not  able  to  befinished  in  the  time  allotted  so  it  was 
decided  that  a  second  meeting  was  necessary.  The  primary 
purpose  of  the  second  meeting  (Feb.  2-3.  1990)  was  to  finish 
the  "We  Believe"  statement  begun  at  the  first  meeting  and 
to  inform  those  pastors  at  the  meeting  of  the  complexity  and 
depth  of  the  problems  now  facing  our  Fellowship. 

The  following  "We  Believe"  statement  was  finalized  at  the 
Feb.  2-3  meeting. 

We  Believe 

1.  We  believe  Matthew  28:18-20  is  the  only  definitive 
passage  in  the  New  Testament  concerning  the 
form,  function,  and  formula  of  water  baptism. 

2.  We  believe  that  trine  immersion  and  the  practices 


of  threefold  communion  are  vital  in  the  life  and 
identity  of  the  church. 

3.  We  believe  the  Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren  Chur- 
ches must  safeguard  and  perpetuate  all  biblical 
truth  which  includes  baptism  by  trine  immersion. 

4.  We  believe  that  Christ  commanded  the  church  to 
baptize  all  believers  by  trine  immersion  (Matt. 
28:18-20). 

We  believe,  therefore,  that  Point  9  ("Ordinances") 
of  the  Statement  of  Faith  ("the  Christian  should 
observe  the  ordinances  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 
.  .  .")  should  be  understood  to  mean  "the  Christian 
must  observe  ..." 

5.  We  believe  that  all  members  of  New  Testament 
churches  were  trine  immersed  upon  entering  the 
local  assembly  for  the  purpose  of  being  discipled 
in  all  that  Christ  commanded  (Matt.  28:  Acts, 
passim),  [scattered  passages] 

6.  We  believe  that  the  resolution  made  at  the  1964 
National  Conference  has  helped  to  foment  even 
greater  disunity  in  our  Fellowship. 

7.  We  believe  that  we  as  a  Fellowship  of  Grace 
Brethren  Churches  must  rescind  the  resolution  of 


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FELLOWSHIP  NEWS 


1964  and  must  require  that  every  church  belong- 
ing to  the  Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren  Churches 
have  trine  immersed  members  only  (except  for 
medical  limitations),  in  accordance  with  the 
Scriptures. 

We  believe  that  when  an  individual  becomes  a 
member  of  a  Grace  Brethren  Church  that  he  is  to 
understand  the  Statement  of  Faith  to  be  a  descrip- 
tion of  his  own  personal  conviction  concerning  the 
basic  truths  taught  in  the  Bible  for  faith  and 
practice. 


"Accordingly,  the  Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren 
Churches.  Inc.,  believing  the  Bible,  the  whole 
Bible,  and  nothing  but  the  Bible  to  be  the  infallible 
rule  of  faith  and  of  practice,  and  feeling  the  respon- 
sibiHty  to  make  known  the  divine  message  of  the 
Bible,  presents  the  following  articles  as  a  statement 
of  those  basic  truths  taught  in  the  Bible  which  are 
common  to  our  Christian  faith  and  practice." 

(Article  II.  Covenant  and  Statement  of  Faith,  page 
5.  BYLAWS  of  the  Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren 
Churches.  Inc..  adopted  August  7,  1984.) 


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HOME  MISSIONS 


An 

American 
In 
Paris 


by  Larry  N.  Chamberlain 


Larry  Chamberlain  is  Executive 
Director  of  the  Grace  Brethren  Home 
Missions  Council.  Grace  Brethren  Nava- 
jo Ministries,  and  the  Grace  Brethren  In- 
vestment Foundation.  He  writes  here  of 
his  experience  as  a  participant  in  the 
World  Missions  Institute  in  France  last 
fall.  Seeing  missions,  not  as  local,  home, 
or  foreign,  but  as  world-wide,  Mr. 
Chamberlain  comments  on  what  he 
considered  to  be  significant  lessons 
from  his  experience. 


Lt  began  with  a  simple  invitation  from  Tom 
Julien.  Executive  Director  of  Grace  Brethren 
Foreign  Missions:  "Larry  we'd  like  you  to  join  us 


this  year  at  the  Chateau  of  Saint-Albain  in  France 
for  the  Institute  of  World  Missions."  What  followed 
was  an  odyssey  of  unforgettable  significance. 

It  wasn't  the  travel  that  was  significant, 
although,  except  for  some  brief  trips  across  the 
border  into  Canada,  this  was  to  be  my  first  visit 
to  a  foreign  country.  It  was  a  great  challenge, 

especially    the    lang- 
uage. Using  a  handy 
translation  book,  I  was 
able  to  get  around,  but 
simple    things,    like 
ordering     lunch     or 
purchasing  a  bus  ticket,  took  on  new  meaning  -- 
especially  for  those  taking  my  order  or  issuing  my 
ticket,  Reading  a  map  of  downtown  Paris  --  where 
I  spent  a  day  as  a  walking,  unguided  tourist  -  was 
a  thrilling  accomplishment.  I  felt  as  though  I  had 
personally  discovered  Notre  Dame  and  the  Eiffel 
Tbwer! 

No,  although  it  was  exciting,  it  wasn't  the  travel 
that  was  signficant.  Of  great  significance  was  the 
opportunity  to  see  first-hand  the  vastness  of  our 
Lord's  Great  Commission.  To  realize  anew  that  the 
earth  is  indeed  round  and  doesn't  simply  drop  off 
at  the  protective  shores  of  the  USA.  To  meet,  on 
their  tough  turf,  the  faithful  missionaries 
representing 
our  Fellow- 
ship as  a 
European 
team.  To 
hear  them 
speak  about 
their  minis- 
tries ,  ,  . 

"We  are 
fighting 
great 
spiritual 
battles  in 
England."  - 
Bill  Kiddoo, 

"Cults 
are  waiting 
at  the 
doors  of 
eastern 
countries. 


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East  Germany  is  opening  up  for  evangelism,  op- 
portunities." -■  Dan  Ramsey 

"France's  hour  is  coming.  We  are  at  the  begin- 
ning of  exponential  growth  in  France."  ■■  Larry 
De  Armey 

"Never  before  have  I  seen  more  people  open  to 
the  Gospel.  Yet.  the  people  are  very  philosophical, 
very  argumentative."  -  Florent  Varak 

"God  is  choosing  a  team  of  churches  that  will 
rise  to  a  sense  of  destiny."  -  Tom  Julien 

What  was  of  great  significance 
was  the  opportunity  to  see 

first-hand  the  vastness  of  our 
Lord*s  Great  Commission, 


Of  great  significance  was  the  fellowship  with  key 
people  attending  the  conference  from  churches  in 
the  States:  Jeff  Dunkle  (Myerstown,  PA),  Bob 
Belohlavek  (Columbus-Worthington,  OH),  Lloyd 
and  Nancy  Bartel  (Wooster,  OH),  Norm  Johnson 
(Ashland,  OH),  Mike  and  Margie  Brubaker 
(Philadephia,  PA),  Steve  and  Paula  Popenfoose 
(Warsaw,  IN),  and  Madelyne  Underwood  (Colum- 
bus, OH).  To  pray  with  them,  walk  and  talk  with 
them,  hold  communion  with  them.  These  were 
precious  times,  unforgettable,  significant  times. 

Of  great  significance  was  the  time  set  aside  for 
"A  Day  with  God,"  hiking  up  the  steep  hillside  at 
Solutre.  finding  a  quiet  place,  alone,  with  a 
panoramic  view  of  the  French  countryside,  with 
time  enough  to  read  through  the  entire  Book  of 
Psalms.  To  pray  for  America.  To  pray,  with  univer- 
sal vision,  for  the  nations  of  the  world.  To  pray, 
with  renewed  appreciation,  for  our  faithful  church- 
planters  at  home  and  abroad. 


High  In  the  hills  of  Solutre,  France,  Larry  Chamberlain 
finds  a  quiet  place  alone  to  spend  "A  Day  with  God." 

neighborhoods  of  America  and  the  nations  of  the 
world.  And  thank  you  for  this  great  opportunity, 
at  the  World  Missions  Institute,  to  expand  my 
horizons  to  see  our  ministry  in  America  as  com- 
plementary as  essential  for  the  ongoing  fruit- 
fulness  of  world  missions. 

God  be  gracious  to  us  and  bless  us. 
And  cause  His  face  to  shine  upon  us  - 
That  Thy  way  may  be  known  on  the  earth. 
Thy  salvation  among  all  nations. 

(Psalm   67:1-2,   highlighted   in   my  Bible  on   a 
hillside  in  France,  September  27,  1989.) 

Key  people  were  in  attendance  for  the  Institute  of  World 
Missions. 


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HOME  MISSIONS 


From  Around  the  Nation 


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M 

Mayport,  FL,  Chaplain  John  Diaz,  U.S. 
Navy  -  "Attendances  have  increased  in 
youth  and  morning  worship  services.  I  bap- 
tized four,  including  three  adults,  in  a  re- 
cent month." 

i 

Willoughby,  OH,  Fastor  Joe  Cosentino 

"We  are  thankful  for  God's  faithfulness 
as  we  reflect  upon  the  recent  celebration 
ol'  our  first  anniversary  as  a  church.  We 
liave  experienced  good  attendance,  a  com- 
mon   sense    of   purpose,    and    greater 
exposure  in  the  Cleveland  area." 

Lakeland,  FL,  Pastor  Jim  Taylor  -  "We  are 

grateful  for  a  couple  who  recently  transferred 
membership  here  and  for  seeing  new  faces  in  our 
congregation  each  week.  We  praise  the  Lord  for  our 
people  and  their  willingness  to  be  involved  in 
ministry." 

NE  Columbus,  OH,  Pastors  Will  Marling 
and  Perry  Huesmann  -  "It  is  going  well.  There 
is  vitality,  growth,  and  excitement.  Praise  the  Lord! 
Plans  are  on  schedule  for  public  services  in  April." 

Blain,  PA,  Pastor  Dennis  Huratiak  -  'Praise 
the  Lord  for  the  election  of  two  new  elders  to  the 
leadership  of  our  church  and  for  some  new  folks 
visiting  the  church  as  well  as  additional  prospects. 

Belmont  Heights,  CA,  Pastor  Greg  Perry  - 

"The  Lord  has  been  increasing  our  numbers  this 
past  month.  Sheena  Butler  received  the  Lord  in 
December,  and  a  recent  addition  to  our  Church 
brought  the  membership  to  20." 

North  Port,  FL,  Pastor  Lester  Pifer   -  "We 

are  on  a  60-day  waiting  period  to  clear  all  con- 
tingencies for  the  purchase  of  our  property.  Clos- 
ing will  be  around  March  1st.  Our  people  are 
faithful  to  all  meetings  and  are  concerned  about 
reaching  new  people.  The  offerings  have  held  up 
well  with  another  record  of  over  $1200  recently." 

Bradenton,  FL,  Pastor  Ralph  Hall    -  "We 

recently  had  a  new  high  attendance  of  45.  An  adja- 
cent homeowners'  association  met  in  our  facility 
with  40  people  from  the  immediate  area,  and  we 
established  a  favorable  contact  with  these  people." 


Yakima  Valley,  WA,  Pastor  Abner 
Solano  -  "We  continue  to  hold  Bible 
studies  in  Grandview,  Sunnyside.  and  Mab- 
ton.  We  also  have  a  family  training  pro- 
gram. We  have  about  nine  family  units  and 
six  other  contacts  with  possible  additions." 


Indianapolis,    IN,    Pastors    Al 
Edgington  and  Ron  Smals  -  "We 

have  six  core  families  and  a  single 
man  moving  from  the  Warsaw,  In- 

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diana    area    and    Pennsylvania   to 
become  the  ministry  team  in  In- 
dianapolis.  T\vo  of  these  families 
have  already  moved  to  the  area  and 
the  third  hopefully  will  be  moving 
around  the  end  of  March.  We  have 

8-10  good  contacts  that  need  to  be 
followed  up  on  in  the  Indianapolis 
area  and  that  will  happen  soon.  The 
ministry's  off  to  a  great  start!" 

Albuquerque,  NM,  Roger  Moore,  elder  -  "We 

now  have  two  Bible  studies  weekly  and  plan  on  a 
third  soon.  Without  a  pastor  we  are  striving  to  keep 
busy  and  keep  our  few  families  strengthened  and 
faithful."  (Please  pray  that  God  will  send  a  pastor  to 
this  congregation  very  soon.) 

Anchorage,  AK,  Pastor  Brian  Chronister  - 

"We  are  surprised  and  pleased  to  notice  that  our  at- 
tendance on  Wednesday  nights  is  averaging  60  per- 
cent of  our  Sunday  A.M.  service.  Our  most  effective 
evangelism  of  children  is  occurring  then  with  nine 
professions  of  faith  last  Fall." 


FIFTY 


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WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 


WMC  at  Work 


Thank  You's 

I  want  to  thank  you  for  your  gift  of  $1,721.00  for 
the  Brethren  Biblical  Seminary  at  Bata.  The  gift 
is  designated  for  Library  books  and  we  are 
delighted  that  this  addition  to  the  library  will 
enable  more  students  to  work  more  efficiently  with 
their  studies  and  research.  It  is  a  "on-going"  gift 
and  will  be  used  and  appreciated  by  many 
students  in  the  coming  years.  I  am  also  sure  that 
many  of  the  faculty  members  will  use  these  new 
books  as  resource  tools. 

Through  the  years,  the  Africa  Team  has  been 
conscious  of  your  good-will  and  financial  support 
and  they  join  me  now  in  sending  our  sincere 
thanks.  We  also  appreciate  your  strong  prayer  sup- 
port of  the  missionaries  out  here. 

David  S.  Daugherty 

C.A.R.  Field  Superintendent 


We  would  like  to  express  our  deep  appreciation 
to  the  ladies  of  the  national  WMC  for  their  con- 
tribution to  our  support  this  year.  It  means  so 
much  to  us  to  have  a  nationwide  network  of  pray- 
ing saints  for  us.  Please  extend  our  thanks  to  all 
the  appropriate  ladies. 

Tom  and  Laura  Hickey.  France 


Thanks  to  all  those  who  saved  Campbell  labels 
and  bonuses  (117,000  total).  We  were  able  to  pur- 
chase the  following  for  the  Navajo  Mission  School: 

1  -  Bell  &  Howell  16mm  projector 

2  -  Sewing  Machines  for  Home  Economics 
I  -  Film  strip  projector 

"  Elaine  Marpel 

Principal 
Grace  Brethren  Navajo  Mission  School 


Meeting  Idea 

The  April  Meeting  is  on 

Saturday  morning,  April  7 

It's  a  Breakfast  Meeting! 

NOTE:  IT'S  ELECTION  OF  OFFICERS 

We've  never  done  it  that  way  before,  you  say?? 

You're  right!! 

(Isn't  that  GREAT?) 


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the  year  which  includes  WMC  National  Conference 
Highlights.  Also,  it  contains  information  about  the 
program  packet,  plus  district  and  national  goals. 
A  pie  shaped  graph  of  our  national  offerings  is 
included  and  is  a  very  helpful  visual. 

North-Central  Ohio  District  puts  out  a  publica- 
tion called  "Lead-Her"  which  includes  a  district 
president's  moment,  SMM  Happenings,  Officer's 
Roster,  reports  from  each  circle,  recipes,  an- 
nouncements, and  other  helpful  information. 
Thanks  for  a  well  done  publication! 


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birthday  or  at  a  special  emphasis  throughout  the 
year  toward  the  support  of  WMC  Missionaries  of  the 
Year  honoring  their  service.  We  suggest  a  minimum 
of  $1.50  per  member.  Send  before  June  10. 

Missionaries  of  the  Year 
for  1989-90  are: 

Fran  Frederlclcs  -  Germany:  Nancy  Green  - 
Brazil:  Faye  Hocking  -  C.A.R.:  Vivien  Ruiz  -  Philip- 
pines: Brenda  Welling  -  Me.xlco 


HERALD/  March  15.  1990 


17 


BRETHREN  EVANGELISTIC  MINISTRIES 


A  Visit  to 
Three  Mission  Fields 


Last  November  and  December  Brethren 
Evangelistic  Ministries  Directors  Phil  Guerena  and 
Tony  DeRosa  had  an  opportunity  to  visit  and 
minister  in  three  beautiful  Latin  cultures: 
Guatemala  City,  Mexico  City,  and  San  Juan,  Puer- 
to Rico. 


Children  participated  in  the  seminar  in  Puerto  Rico. 

Guatemala  City  was  overwhelmingly  heart- 
shaking  with  all  its  contrasts.  It  is  blessed  with 
gorgeous  scenic  views  -  lakes,  volcanos  and  moun- 
tains, but  over  half  the  Indian  population  with  its 
24  languages  seems  to  be  poverty-stricken.  Our 
Grace  Brethren  Church  in  this  capital  city  is 
pastored  by  Rodrigo  Argueta.  The  work  began  nine 
years  ago  through  missionaries  from  Mexico  City 
and  today  has  over  50  members.  Rodrigo  displays 
a  willingness  to  learn  and  has  a  vision  to  reach  out 
and  start  other  Grace  Brethren  Churches.  It  was 
a  moving  experience  visiting  Wycliffe  Bible 
Translators  Tim  and  Lois  Carey  who  are  laboring 
sacrificially  in  an  Indian  Village.  Brethren 
Evangelistic  Ministries  hopes  to  conduct  an 
evangelistic  seminar  in  Guatemala  in  the  future. 

Mexico  City  became  the  location  for  a 
delicious  Thanksgiving  meal,  including  roast 
suckling  kid  (goat).  Mariano  Azcarate  pastors  our 


Pastor  Rodrigo  stands  with  his  children  and  Phil  Guerena. 


Grace  Brethren  Church 
in  Mexico  City,  a  group 
blessed     with     young 
couples  and  a  thriving 
youth       group.        Mis- 
sionaries Brenda  Welling 
and  Bess  Farrell  assist 
with  women's  work  and 
youth.  Martin  and  Kristy     Missionaries  Bess  Farrell 
Guerena  are  the  newest         ^^^  Brenda  Welling 
missionaries  on  the  field.  Time  did  not  permit  a 
visit  to  two  other  Brethren  outposts  in  Mexico. 

Puerto  Rico  was  the  final  leg  of  the  tour.  Nine 
individuals  from  the  mainland  associated  with 
Brethren  Evangelistic  Ministries  met  to  plan  future 
strategy  and  lead  in  an  evangelistic  seminar  at  the 
Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Summit  Hills,  located 
in  a  suburb  of  San  Juan.  This  church,  now  a  part 
of  the  South  Florida  District,  is  pastored  by 
Carmelo  Arbona.  Several  other  evangelical 
denominations  were  represented  by  those  who  at- 
tended the  seminar.  The  warmth  and  hospitality 
of  the  people  was  very  evident.  Pray  that  God  will 
lead  His  people  there  to  new  heights  of  spiritual 
growth. 

Seeing  these  ministries  gives  one  the  impression 
that  they  have  a  bright  future.  They  do.  But  much 
depends  on  our  Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren 
Churches  reaching  out  in  prayer  and  ministry  to 
these  brothers  and  sisters  in  Christ.  They  are 
hungry  to  learn  from  us  and  to  be  with  us. 


Phtl  Guerena  and  Wycliffe  Bible  Ttanslators  Tim.  and 
Lois  Carey  (standing).  Seated  are  Guatemala  national 
translators. 


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The  struggle  to  plant  a  new  church  can 
be  very  lonely  unless  you  have  good  allies 
and  friends.  The  Grace  Brethren  Invest- 
ment Foundation  has  been  such  a  good 
friend  to  our  congregation  and  to  me  per- 
sonally. This  was  my  first  building  pro- 
gram as  a  pastor  so  I  was  easily  frightened 
and  intimidated.  The  team  at  GBIF  was 
far  more  encouraging  and  enthusiastic  in 
their  help  than  I  could  imagine  any  finan- 
cial organization  could  be. 


Pastor  Terry  Hofecker 
Dublin,  Ohio 


They  were  patient  with  my  inexperience  and  accommodated 
several  crises  and  changes  which  came  up  in  our  program. 
We  went  through  three  major  changes  of  our  plans  as  our 
congregation  kept  growing  out  of  our  blueprints.  Each 
change  was  hassle-free.  This  spirit  of  cooperation  clearly 
revealed  that  GBIF  was  part  of  our  ministry  team.  Thanks 
to  our  friends  at  GBIF.  we  are  now  moving  into  a  building 
which  can  handle  708  people  at  one  service  and  we  have 
room  for  growth  because  of  their  ministry  skill  and  the 
faithfulness  and  ministry  heart  of  all  the  depositors.  We  have 
found  true  friends  and  allies. 


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EDITORIAL 


I  have  been  around  for  so 
long  that  I  remember  when  a 
standing  ovation  was  impor- 
tant. In  the  present  day,  it  ap- 
pears that  if  someone  can 
whistle  a  couple  stanzas  of 
Dixie  with  a  bit  of  accuracy 
they  are  in  line  for  a  standing 
ovation.  I  have  been  to  a  cou- 
ple of  concerts  recently  when 
the  most  surprised  individual 
in  the  house  was  the  artist. 

Not  knowing  the  full  back- 
ground of  where  all  of  this 
started  makes  it  a  little  difficult 
to  be  fully  objective.  I  grew  up 
with  the  impression  that  when 
something  was  so  outstanding 
it  required  a  very  special 
recognition  --  it  was  time  for  a 
standing  ovation.  Now  it  is  a 
matter  of  just  showing  up  to 
perform  and  you  are  in  line  for 
the  ultimate  compliment. 

Maybe  the  thing  which 
upsets  me  is  because  we  are  so 
quick  to  honor  the  mediocrity 
of  our  times.  We  have  used 
language  in  such  a  cheap 
manner  that  we  have  nothing 
left  in  the  vocabulary  to  use 
when  there  is  a  need  for  it. 
"Awesome"  is  one  of  those 
words  and  "awesome's"  cousin 
-  "fantastic"  get  tossed  about 
like  they  had  meaning.  God  is 
"awesome"  but  is  "awesome" 
meaningful  to  a  pair  of 
sneakers  or  an  overpriced 
automobile?  I  think  not. 

It  is  all  part  of  our  times, 
part  of  the  madison  avenue 
"hype"  that  has  entered  our 
vocabularies.  We  have  brought 
the  truly  important  down  to 
the  level  of  the  everyday  and 
the  mundane.  Our  sense  of 


values  is  so  distorted  we  can- 
not recognize  those  things  of 
value.  If  you  use  your  standing 
ovation  on  the  average  what  do 
you  have  for  the  truly  great? 

Can  you  find  a  description 
for  the  work  of  man's  hands 
and  then  move  on  to  describe 
the  work  of  God  in  creation?  It 
is  interesting  how  God 
handled  it.  "In  the  beginning 
God  created  the  heavens  and 
the  earth."  We  praise  the  work 
of  an  artist  in  a  painting  which 
we  cannot  understand,  or  see 
what  he  is  attempting.  His 
work  looks  like  it  came  out  of 
a  kindergarten  first  wet  paint 
session.  People  will  pay  a 
million  for  it  and  say  he  is  a 
genius.  But  we  hardly  lift  our 
heads  to  see  God  paint  a  pic- 
ture on  the  horizon  in  the  late 
summer  sky  -  in  brilliant 
oranges,  blues  and  multi-hues. 

When  the  end  comes  and 
mankind  has  terminated  his 
endeavors,  it  will  not  end  in  a 
standing  ovation  as  much  as  a 
bowing  of  the  knee  in  submis- 
sion. To  stand  in  the  presence 
of  God  --  the  truly  great  one  -- 
is  almost  a  sacrilege.  Drue 
greatness  does  not  permit  us 
the  luxury  of  lifting  our  heads, 
true  greatness  demands  a 
bowed  head  and  body  that  are 
prostrate  at  his  feet. 

We  need  to  use  care  in 
extending  words  that  are 
beyond  their  actual  meaning 
and  reserve  for  the  true  great 
times  in  life  those  special  acts 
of  tribute.  Having  used  our 
symbols  and  words  to 
recognize  the  average,  we  need 
to  have  something  to  say  that 
will  be  special  when  that  time 
comes. 


Standing 
Ovations 
Reserved 
for  the 
Ordinary! 

Awesome 
for  the 
Awful  and 
Fantastic 
for  the 
Futile! 

by  Charles  W.  Turner 


HERALD/  April  15,  1990 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 


Brethren  Missionary 


Volume  52 


April  15,  1990 


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3  Editorial 

StEUiding  Ovation 

Reserved  for 

the  Ordineiry! 

Awesome 

for  the  Awful  euid 

Fantastic  for  the 

Futile! 

Charles  W.  Tlirner 

6  BEM 

How  "Great" 
is  the  Great 
Commission? 

Pastor  George  Traub 

8  Home  Missions 
Reflections  from 
Red  Lake 

Larry  N.  Chamberlain 


10  Home  Missions 

Reports  from 
Around  the  Nation 


11  FGBC 

You  Are  Invited 
to  the  1990 
National 
Conference 


12  Foreign  Missions 

Nationals 
in  Training 

MaryBeth  Kaylor 


14  WMC 

A  Dream 
Come  Tl-ue 

Elaine  Brenneman 

15  Devotional 

The  Feud  Between 
Form  and  Freedom 

Pastor  Paul  Anderson 

16  Church  Humor 

Bulletins,  Babies, 
Pulpits,  Pews  ~  If 
Anything  Can  Go 
Wrong,  It  Will 

Tbm  Raabe 

17  Fellowship  News 


BIBLE  READING  HONOR  ROLL 

"On  January  1,  1990,  I  began  again  to  read  through  the  Bible  as 
I  have  done  for  the  past  15  years.  It  was  my  joy  to  complete  it  at  5:30 
a.m.  on  March  13."  -  Ruth  Shipley,  Eaton,  OH 

"25th  time  in  1989"  --  Leila  Humberd  --  Fort  Myers,  FL 
"20th  time  in  1989"  -  Paul  Humberd  --  Fort  Myers,  FL 

"Since  1973, 1  have  read  through  the  Bible  every  year  except  1988. 
In  1989,  I  read  through  it  twice.'-'-  Bob  Schumacher,  Plymouth,  IN 

"I  have  read  through  the  Bible  in  1988  and  1989." 

-  Madelyn  Shipley,  St.  Petersburg,  FL 

"Once  again  in  1989,  the  Lord  allowed  me  the  opportunity  to  read 
through  the  Bible.  Each  time  I  read  it,  the  Lord  seems  to  reveal  more 
and  more."  -  Linda  Guillard,  Williamsport,  MD 


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Tom  Julien 
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John  Davis 
Joel  Curry 
Home  Missions 

Larry  N.  Chamberlain 
Jesse  Deloe 
Women's  Missionary  Council 
Linda  Unruh 
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Without  You 
There  Would 


I 


X  our  deposits  at  the  Grace  Brethren  In- 
vestment Foundation  do  two  things.  They 
earn  a  large  6.77  percent  interest  (7.0  per- 
cent compounded  annual  yield).  Secondly, 
they  provide  Grace  Brethren  churches 
building  and  capital  improvements  loans. 
Without  you  this  funding  would  not  be 
possible. 

depositors  in  the  GBIF  have  a  significant 
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BRETHREN  EVANGELISTIC  MINISTRIES 


How  ''Great" 
is  the  Great  Commission? 


Have  you  ever  had  a  chat  with  a  friend  so  warm 
and  engaging  that  you  wished  you  could  talk 
another  couple  of  hours?  I  recently  had  that  kind 
of  conversation  with  a  very  dear  friend  who  is  a 
foreign  missionary.  Inevitably,  our  thoughts 
turned  to  the  Great  Commission.  As  we  talked 
about  Matthew  28:18-20  he  shared  his  concerns 
that  very  few  people  seem  to  understand  that  our 
commission  is  to  make  disciples.  In  an  age 
where  evangelistic  methods  abound,  somewhere 
lost  in  the  shuffle  is  the  fact  Christ  has  asked  us 
not  only  to  evangelize,  but  to  make  disciples  as 
well.  Anyone  who  comes  to  Christ  and  then  enters 
the  process  of  maturity  through  the  impact  of  a 
believer  is  vastly  different  from  someone  becom- 
ing a  Christian  and  being  left  alone  to  flounder  in 
a  dog-eat-dog  world.  The  responsibility  to  help 
someone  goes  beyond  leading  them  to  Christ:  it 
also  involves  a  willingness  to  be  involved  deeply 
with  a  new  believer  as  he  struggles  to  mature. 

1  couldn't  agree  more!  With  more  crazy  things 
going  on  in  our  world  than  ever  before,  the  in- 
fluence and  impact  of  a  maturing  believer  on  a 
newborn  Christian  is  essential.  It  is  required  if 
we  are  going  to  fulfill  the  Great  Commission. 

Curiously  enough,  though,  I've  had  to  come  to 
grips  with  a  gnawing  reality  as  I  have  visited  many 
of  our  Grace  Brethren  churches  in  the  last  two 
years.  When  I  spoke  of  evangelizing  the  lost  and 
discipleship,  I  saw  reactions  mixed  with  fear,  guilt, 
and  even  cynicism.  I  began  to  inquire  about  these 
reactions,  and  to  my  surprise,  many,  many  people 
were  not  hearing  the  Great  Commission  as  "great". 
They  were  afraid  to  share  anything  of  the  Gospel 
because  they  would  not  be  able  to  see  people  ac- 
cept Christ,  much  less  develop  a  discipling  rela- 
tionship. Some  had  tremendous  guilt  because, 
although  they  were  witnessing  and  people  were 
coming  to  the  Lord,  something  invariably  had 
broken  down  a  discipling  relationship  (a  move, 
death,  or  a  falling  away  from  the  Lord).  Others  were 
downright  cynical,  feeling  the  Lord  had  asked 
them  to  do  something  they  did  not  have  the  gifts 
or  abilities  to  accomplish.  It  became  apparent  to 
me  that  many  people  were  not  hearing  the  Great 
Commission  as  an  exciting  opportunity  to  be  us- 
ed by  God.  Instead,  they  were  perceiving  conver- 
sion and  discipleship  as  something  that  had  to 
be  accomplished  every  time,  or  they  were 


by  Pastor  George  Traub 


not  evangelizing!  Unless  sharing  the  Gospel 
produced  this  result,  one  was  not  obeying  Christ's 
command. 

I  remember  a  conversation  I  had  with  a  woman 
after  I  taught  a  CE  track  at  National  Conference. 
As  soon  as  I  explained  some  Biblical  principles 
found  in  the  Gospels  and  Acts  about  the  freedom 
we  have  to  share  the  Good  News,  she  said,  "George, 
I've  been  trained  and  trained,  even  re-trained  on 
how  to  share  the  Gospel  and  disciple  people  (about 
seven  years  altogether),  but  I  never  did  it!  When 
I  asked  why,  the  same  answer  I've  run  across  for 
the  last  two  years  came  back:  "I  couldn't  do  it  the 
right  way.  The  more  I  was  trained,  the  more  afraid 
1  grew  because  I  didn't  want  to  mess  up."  And 
because  she  wasn't  witnessing,  the  guiltier  she 
became  as  well. 

Not  long  ago  I  talked  to  a  teenage  Christian  at- 
tending a  Catholic  high  school.  She  confided  she 
was  petrified  of  sharing  her  faith  because  she 
didn't  know  if  she  could  do  it  the  right  way,  or  how 
she  could  handle  the  criticism  that  might  occur. 
Consequently,  she  never  shared  the  Gospel  at  all, 
much  less  considered  discipleship. 

As  I  thought  about  all  of  this,  it  occurred  to  me 
that  the  key  word  between  evangelizing  and 
discipling  is  balance.  The  Lord  Himself  en- 
courages us  to  be  ready  to  witness  at  any  time, 
without  worry  or  premeditation,  because  He  will 
provide  words  for  us  through  the  Holy  Spirit  (Mat- 
thew 10:18-20:  Mark  13:9-11).  The  parable  of  the 
sower  in  Mark  4:1-20  instructs  us  to  sow  regardless 
of  the  type  of  soil  it  falls  upon.  Paul  explains  when 
you  meet  someone  and  share  with  them,  you 
become  involved  in  a  process  (I  Corinthians 
3:5-8).  Some  plant,  some  water,  others  will  gather 
the  harvest,  but  God  does  all  the  work.  If  I  am  sow- 
ing the  Gospel  and  it  falls  on  "thorny"  ground,  or 
I  am  planting  a  seed  that  someone  else  may  water 
later  on,  does  that  mean  I  have  not  obeyed  sim- 
ply because  I  did  not  bring  that  person  to  conver- 
sion and  a  discipling  relationship?  Again,  I  think 
the  word  is  balance.  I  must  be  willing  to  obey  the 
Lord's  command  to  be  an  ambassador  at 
whatever  level  or  situation  He  brings 
along.  If  I  plant  a  seed,  I  cannot  feel  guilty  or 
afraid  to  share  the  next  time  simply  because  I  did 
not  see  someone  come  to  the  Savior  and  thus  be 
able  to  disciple  him.   Christ  Himself  discipled 


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twelve,  but  there  were  many  others  He  did  not 
disciple  (see  Mark  5:1-20  for  example).  On  the 
other  hand,  if,  through  the  power  of  the  Holy 
Spirit.  I  am  used  to  lead  others  to  Christ,  my 
responsibility  to  them  is  just  beginning. 
Discipleship  is  essential  and  required  according  to 
Matthew  28:18-20.  Too  often  we  feel  conversion  is 
the  major  work,  leaving  the  new  believer's  develop- 
ment into  a  committed  disciple  as  a  job  for  some- 
one else.  Not  so! 

Is  discipleship  the  missing  dimension  in 
evangelism?  1  would  say  it  may  be  a  missing 
dimension.  We  must  always  be  ready  to  disciple 
if  that  is  where  we  find  ourselves  in  the  process 
of  someone's  salvation.  1  personally  feel  the  miss- 
ing dimension  in  evangelism  is  our  conscious,  pas- 
sionate awareness  of  our  own  relationship  to 
Christ,  and  our  dependency  on  Him  to  use  hum- 
ble, earthen  vessels  through  the  power  of  the 


Holy  Spirit.  When  I  am  able  to  shift  my  thinking 
in  evangelism  from  "doing  it  the  right  way"  to 
understanding  my  love  relationship  with  the 
Savior,  and  the  freedom  from  fear  and  guilt  that 
results  when  1  am  able  to  evangelize,  or  disciple, 
or  both  (depending  on  the  opportunity  He  gives), 
then  I  will  be  willing  to  do  it!  When  I  realize  that 
Revelation  2:4  implies  a  living,  breathing  relation- 
ship with  Christ  is  at  the  core  of  my  efforts  to  obey 
Him,  and  out  of  that  union  comes  a  natural, 
competent  ability  to  share  because  the  Holy 
Spirit  is  the  agent  of  impact  (II  Corinthians  3:4-6), 
then  1  will  he  free  to  plant,  water,  reap  and  disci- 
ple --  whatever  opportunity  the  Lord  provides  in 
His  ultimate  plan! 

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Reflections  From  Red  Lake 


Red  Lake.  Arizona. 

If  you  look  for  it  in  a  Rand-McNally  Road  Atlas, 
you  wont  find  it,  not  even  in  the  map's  index.  It's 
located  on  the  25.000  square  mile  Navajo  reserva- 
tion, extending  into  four  Southwestern  states.  But 
if  you  call  the  good  folks  at  the  Navajo  Mission  at 
Counselor  Post.  New  Mexico,  you'll  get  good 
directions. 

According  to  missionary  Steve  Galegor.  assistant 
superintendent:  "From  Flagstaff,  go  north  on  Rt. 
160  to  Tonelea.  There  is  a  trading  post  on  the  right. 
Go  six  or  seven  miles  and  there  is  a  rock  forma- 
tion called  Elephant  Feet.  The  Red  Lake  GBC  is 
about  a  half-mile  further  on  the  left." 
(Guestimating  the  location  on  the  map,  I  notice 
that  the  Grand  Canyon  is  only  60  miles  to  the 
west.) 

I'm  driving  with  fellow  Navajo  Committee 
members  Luke  Kauffman.  Al  Bowman,  and  GBIF 
Director,  Jim  Johnson.  It's  Sunday  morning  and 
we're  on  an  indirect  route  to  the  Navajo  Mission  for 
committee  meetings  in  order  to  visit  with  Navajo 
Pastor  John  Ti"ujillo  and  his  congregation.  It's  cold 
(17  degrees),  not  unusual  in  the  7,000  ft.  high- 
mesa  country  of  Navajoland. 

Sure  enough,  there's  the  trading  post.  A  few 
miles  later.  "That  sure  looks  like  elephants  feet  to 
me."  so  much  so  that  it  resembles  the  petrified  legs 
of  a  prehistoric  elephant,  stopped  dead  in  its 
tracks.  And  the  church  is  only  a  little  ways  beyond, 
just  like  Steve  said. 

We're  a  little  early,  about  9:45  for  the  10:00  a.m. 
services.  The  church  is  small,  approximately  20 
X  40.  with  several  out-buildings  for  pot-lucks  and 
outdoor  services  during  the  summer.  There  is  no 
indoor  plumbing,  so  two  other  small  woodframe 
structures  are  located  about  100  feet  away,  ap- 
propriately bannered  "Adam"  and  "Eve". 

Inside  the  church,  a  few  people  are  already 
gathered:  they  greet  us  warmly.  The  woodburning. 
cylindrical  furnace  was  fired-up  several  hours  ago 
and  it's  doing  a  good  job.  This  attractive  church 
was  built  several  years  ago  by  the  Navajo  people 
under  Pastor  John's  leadership.  The  smell  of  a 
fresh  coat  of  paint  testifies  to  the  special  prepara- 
tions for  the  guests  expected  this  morning.  You 
sense,  as  well,  a  special  pride  of  ownership  in  this 
house  of  praise  and  worship. 

Others  arrive  now,  including  Navajo  Pastor  John 


by  Larry  N.  Chamberlain 


T^ujillo  and  his  wife,  Nora,  dependable  servants  of 
Christ  for  many  years.  John  has  been  a  faithful 
shepherd  of  this  flock  of  believers.  The  service 
begins  with  a  lot  of  singing,  in  Navajo,  which  is  a 
challenge  for  a  not-so-very-good  lip-syncher.  (I'm 
about  one  and  a  half  notes  behind). 

Marvin  and  Arnold  and  Bessie  (Arnold's  wife), 
students  at  Southwestern  Indian  Bible  College  in 
Flagstaff,  commute  each  weekend  to  help  John  in 
his  ministry.  This  week.  Marvin  is  teaching  the 
adult  Sunday  School: 

"My  people  think  that  there  are  many  gods,  but 
there  is  only  one  true  God.  the  One  who  created 
us.  This  true  God  is  the  One  that  we  should  wor- 
ship. The  more  time  you  spend  with  Him,  the  more 
you  know  Him.  'Faith  comes  by  hearing,  and  hear- 
ing by  the  Word  of  God.'  Since  I  have  been  saved, 
it's  like  Spring  .  .  .  showers,  green  grass,  trees  .  . 
.  and  I  want  to  pass  it  on.  I  want  someone  else  to 
know." 

Arnold  shares  his  testimony: 

"It's  a  tremendous  blessing  to  be  going  to  school 
and  to  be  learning  about  the  Word.  I'm  willing  to 
give  my  life  to  the  Lord.  And  I  hope  you  do  that, 
too." 

Pastor  John  is  sitting  in  the  front  row  and  it 
looks  like  he  is  cleaning  his  glasses.  No.  he  is  weep- 
ing. He  is  weeping  because,  as  he  will  share  later, 
these  young  men  have  been  miraculously  saved 


Marvin  currently  attends  Southwestern  Indian  Bible 
College  and  travels  over  100  miles  each  weekend  to  help 
the  Red  Lake  church. 


HERALD/  April  15,  1990 


HOME  MISSIONS 


out  of  alcohol,  drugs,  and  Navajo  religions.  They  are 
an  answer  to  his  prayers  of  many  years,  that  God 
raise  up  Navajo  people  to  reach  his  nation  for  Christ, 
"I  used  to  do  everything  in  the  church.  Now  Mar- 
vin, Arnold,  and  Bessie  teach  Sunday  School  and 
lead  in  the  singing.  And  all  I  have  to  do  is  preach!" 

And  preach  he  does.  A  seven-point  sermon 
entitled,  "New  Things  for  the  New  Year":  faith,  posi- 
tion, assurance,  service,  joy,  prayer  life,  testimony. 

"Faith  should  be  centered  in  Christ.  No  matter 
where  you  are,  live  for  Christ  ...  in  the  hogan,  at 
the  trading  post,  at  work,  with  your  family  ,  .  .  live 
for  Christ!  When  you  have  Jesus,  you  have  joy." 

IVventy-two  Scripture  references  are  listed  with  the 
outlines  on  the  blackboard.  The  pages  of  Navajo 
Bibles  are  rustling  throughout  the  sermon  with 
verses  underlined  with  varied-colored  markers.  As 
the  verses  are  read  by  the  Pastor,  the  congregation 
voices  the  words  along  with  him  in  a  murmured, 
reverant  response. 

It's  now  2:00  p.m.  (Navajo  Sunday  "morning"  ser- 
vices normally  run  to  mid-afternoon),  and  Pastor 
John  leads  in  an  invitation  hymn.  We  sing  several 
verses:  nine  Navajos  of  various  ages  come  forward 
and  kneel  at  the  altar  to  pray,  to  cry.  Some  are  pray- 
ing and  weeping  for  their  unsaved  family,  an  alcohol- 
ic husband,  or  wayward  children.  Some  are  praying 
for  a  closer  walk  with  Christ.  It  is  a  powerful  scene 
of  the  Spirit  working  in  the  hearts  of  these  dear  peo- 
ple, a  people  forgotten  by  the  rest  of  America, 
"tucked  away"  against  their  will  in  a  rugged,  bar- 
ren country,  a  reservation,  far  from  their  homelands. 

Afterward,  we  take  a  group  picture  of  the  con- 
gregation and  guests,  reproduced  on  this  page  with 
yours  truly  holding  the  camera  (unseen,  of  course). 
We  enjoy  a  pot-luck  dinner  of  frybread,  soup,  and 


The  children  of  the  Red  Lake  Grace  Brethren  Church. 

snacks.  We  learn  names,  we  shake  hands,  we  talk 
about  families,  we  compliment  them  on  their 
building  and  their  gracious  spirit  and  warm 
hospitality.  We  hug  and  say  our  good-byes. 

As  we  begin  the  sLx-hour  drive  east  to  the  Mission, 
we  look  back  In  our  minds  to  the  preceding  hours 
and  praise  God  for  the  good  and  faithful  ministry 
of  John  and  Nora,  for  the  life-changing  Good  News 
of  the  Gospel  received  so  joyfully  by  these  people. 

For  those  who  support  Grace  Brethren  Navajo 
Ministries  we  are  so  very  thankful.  God  has  blessed 
your  gifts  and  answered  your  prayers  with  three 
Grace  Brethren  Navajo  churches,  led  by  Navajo 
pastors,  and  a  school  of  120  precious  children  who 
are  learning  to  live  for  Jesus. 

Because  of  you  Navajos  of  all  ages  are  coming  to 
Christ.  On  behalf  of  them,  I  thank  you  very,  very 
much. 


The  Navajo  congregation  at  Red  Lake,  Arizona,  Grace  Brethren  Church. 


HERALD/  April  15,  1990 


HOME  MISSIONS 


Here  are  Home  Mission  reports  from 

Around  the  Nation: 


Atlanta,  GA,  Pastor  Ernest  Usher  -  "The  at- 
titude here  is  great!  We  are  seeing  growth  in  our 
men  that  is  very  encouraging.  We  have  started  a 
men's  group  and  also  a  weekly  mens  Bible  study, 
and  we  are  in  the  planning  stages  of  a  full-fledged 
Sunday  School  program.  The  church  also  adopted 
our  largest  budget  ever  for  which  we  have  filled  our 
first  month's  obligations  totally. 

Lakeland,  FL,  Pastor  Jim  Taylor  -  "There  has 
been  an  expansion  of  our  mission  outreach  pro- 
gram .  .  .  We  are  experiencing  visitors  almost  every 
Sunday  morning  ...  It  is  a  real  encouragement 
to  see  the  interest  on  behalf  of  our  children's 
ministry." 

Mishawaka,  IN,  Pastor  Scott  Weaver  -  "God 
gave  us  our  best  year  in  1989  with  an  average  of 
61  per  AM  service.  Recently  a  young  man  was 
saved  for  whom  we  had  been  praying  for  two 
years." 

Columbia,  SC,  Pastor  Jim  Jackson  -  "We  are 

targeting  the  unchurched  through  radio  advertis- 
ing on  a  popular,  contemporary  station.  God  is 
answering  the  prayers  of  many  as  the  number  of 
non-believers  in  our  midst  climbs  and  our  hearts 
rejoice.  God  is  at  work  here!" 

Charleston,  WV,  Pastor  Zeke  Young  -  "Our 
work  is  progressing  nicely.  We  have  set  some  ex- 
citing goals  for  1990:  hoping  to  have  an  average 
attendance  of  60  by  year's  end  and  secure  land  for 
a  future  church  home." 

Anchorage,  AK,  Pastor  Brian  Chronister  - 

"We  had  a  record  high  286  in  attendance  and  more 
than  80  in  Awana.  The  Lord  overwhelms  us!  We 
have  selected  three  more  elders  in  the  congregation." 

Brunswick,  ME,  Pastor  Darrrel  Taylor  -  "It 

has  been  a  good  month.  TWo  new  families  began 
attending,  and  our  people  have  received  them 
openly.  It  is  great  to  see  love  in  action  and  to  see 
how  unbelievers  are  attracted  to  the  real  thing." 

Hartford,  CT,  Pastor  Louis  Huesmann  -  "We 

began  1990  with  a  spirit  of  enthusiasm  and 
renewed  vision  for  ministry  in  the  Greater  Hart- 
ford area.  We  have  had  visitors  every  week  which 
is  very  encouraging." 

US  Army  War  College,  Carlisle  Barracks,  PA, 
Chaplain  John  Schumacher  -  "We  are  now  in 

the  Advance  Course  phase  of  the  academic  year. 
I  am  responsible  for  the  Ethics  Advance  Course 
and  find  it  totally  fascinating.  Opportunities 
abound  for  ministry  in  relationships  with  faculty 
and  students." 


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The  girls  of  the  Grace  Brethren  Navajo 
Boarding  school  say  thanks  to  the  ladies  of 
the  National  WMC  for  their  generous  gift  of 
nearly  $9,000  to  equip  the  home  economics 
classrooms  in  the  new  Navtech  Center.  This 
gift  will  provide  appliances  and  utensils  for 
training  in  food  preparation  and  sewing. 


HERALD/  April  15.  1990 


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OUR  CONFERENCE  HOTEL  IS  LOCATED  IN 
THE  VERY  HEART  OF  HISTORIC  AMERICA. 
There  are  numerous  historic,  cultural  and 
entertainment  attractions.  Richmond  itself  is 
full  of  interesting  places  to  visit.  Historic 
Williamsburg,  Jamestown  and  Washington  D.C. 
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possibilities.  SIGHTSEEING  TOURS  AND 
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HERALD/  April  15,  1990 


11 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


Nationals  In  Training 


Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Missions  seeks  to  plant  in- 
digenous churches  or  in  other  words,  it  seeks  to 
plant  churches  that  will  be  under  the  leadership  of 
the  nationals  without  the  help  of  our  missionaries. 
On  most  of  the  mission  fields  GBFM  has  Bible  In- 
stitutes and/or  other  forms  of  leadership  training. 
They  seek  to  train  young  men  for  eldership  and 
eventually  a  few  will  become  pastors. 

Daniel  Dutruc  of  France  and  Adan  Panizales  of  the 
Philippines  are  just  two  of  the  young  men  being 
trained  to  take  over  leadership  responsibilities  in 
their  churches.  GBFM  is  looking  forward  to  what  the 
Lord  will  do  through  these  men. 


Daniel  Dutruc 

A  nationally  recognized  modem  French  Christian 
author  or  thinker  just  cannot  be  found  today.  Men 
of  God  who  submit  themselves  to  God's  Word,  are 
rarely  recognized  in  the  salons  of  Paris.  While  there 
is  no  modern  French  Francis  Schaeffer.  Billy 
Graham,  C.S.  Lewis,  J.R.  Tblkien,  there  is  at  least  one 
French  Christian  today  who  has  literary  ability.  You 
won't  find  Daniel  Dutruc-Rosset  listed  anywhere  on 
the  roster  of  the  Academic  Francaise  in  Paris.  But 
you  might  find  him  taking  a  walk  somewhere  in  the 
countryside  near  the  city  of  Lyon,  with  his  wife  and 
two  daughters.  You  might  also  notice  him  shopping 
or  doing  some  other  routine  task.  What  you  wouldn't 
notice  is  that  he  is  probably  deep  in  thought  about 
God  and  Scripture.  He  might  relate  some 
fashionable  new  product  he  sees  displayed  in  a  shop 
window  to  an  end-time  prophecy. 

On  most  weekdays  you  can  find  Daniel  working 
behind  a  post  office  window  in  Lyon.  That's  where 
a  German  couple  found  him  about  six  years  ago 
after  they  had  been  robbed  of  everything  except  the 
clothes  on  their  backs.  They  were  telephoning  for 
emergency  funds  so  they  could  return  to  Germany 
and  Daniel  offered  them  a  place  to  sleep.  Even 
though  Daniel  and  his  wife,  Julia,  couldn't  com- 
municate in  German,  their  prayers  before  meals  and 
hospitality  during  the  stay  left  a  lasting  impression 
of  Christian  love  on  the  couple. 

Daniel  has  done  much  thinking  and  praying 
about  his  fellow  Frenchmen.  He  believes  that  the 
French  people  and  particularly  the  French 
Evangelicals  need  "recognized"  writers,  thinkers, 
musicians,  poets,  artists  who  see  things  from  the 
BiblicaJ  view  rather  than  the  man-centered  view 
which  pervades  everything  in  the  French  culture. 


by  Mary  Beth  Kay  lor 


But  Daniel  himself  doesn't  feel  called  to  pursue 
recognition  of  his  own  literary  or  musical  talents,  at 
least  not  yet,  he  says.  He  keeps  busy  working  a  full- 
time  job,  spending  time  with  his  wife,  and  trying  to 
teach  his  two  daughters,  Gabrielle,  16,  and  Rachel, 
12.  how  to  cope  in  an  increasingly  hostile,  non- 
Christian  society.  Besides,  it  would  not  be 
characteristic  of  Daniel  to  week  worldly  recognition. 

Daniel  has  a  burden  for  the  souls  in  France.  He 
believes  the  most  important  thing  in  life  is  whether 
or  not  people  know  the  Lord.  It's  not  owning  one's 
own  home  (every  Frenchman's  dream):  it's  not  wear- 
ing a  suit  and  tie  and  polished  shoes  to  work  or 
church;  and  it's  not  recognition  from  the  world;  it's 
simply  knowing  that  people  have  put  their  faith  and 
trust  in  God.  Daniel's  father,  a  long  time  skeptic  of 
Christianity,  made  a  profession  of  faith  just  before 
dying  of  stroke  complications.  What  could  be  more 
important  or  special  to  Daniel  than  seeing  his  own 
father  come  to  know  the  Lord? 

He  has  been  associated  with  the  Chateau  de  Saint 
Albain  and  Grace  Brethren  foreign  missionaries 
since  1964.  He  was  a  student  at  Lamorlaye  Bible 
School  between  1967-1969  and  an  active  missionary 
and  evangelist  with  Dan  Hammers  between 
1970-1975.  These  experiences  have  been  good 
preparation  for  Daniel  and  the  work  that  he  is  com- 
mitted to  doing  for  the  Lord  in  France  today. 

Since  1986,  Daniel  has  translated  four  Bible  com- 
mentaries from  English  to  French.  He  translates 
every    other    afternoon    using    his    computer.    In 


In  the  1970s  Daniel  Dutruc  was  very  involved  in  music 
ministries. 


12 


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FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


addition  to  that  work,  he  teaches  Bible  studies  one 
evening  each  week  and  preaches  in  the  church  in 
Lyon  at  least  once  every  three  months.  He  has 
taught  himself  Biblical  Hebrew,  modem  Hebrew, 
Dutch,  Spanish,  and  English. 

Much  conscientious  study  of  the  Word  and  put- 
ting it  into  practice,  has  given  Daniel  a  desire  to 
become  an  elder  in  the  Lyon  church  where  he  can 
act  as  a  peacemaker  among  his  sometimes  divisive 
French  brothers  in  Christ. 

Larry  DeArmey,  long-time  friend  of  Daniel,  whole- 
heartedly agrees  that  the  Lord  has  used  Daniel's 
youthful  talents  in  the  past  to  help  win  souls  for 
Christ.  The  Lord  is  continuing  to  use  Daniel  and  his 
sharp  objective  mind,  as  well  as  his  abilities  as  an 
artist  and  a  dreamer.  Only  the  Lord  knows  for  sure, 
but  perhaps  Daniel  Dutruc-Rosset  will  also  become 
one  of  the  "recognized"  French  Christian  thinkers, 
writers,  or  spokesmen  which  the  Evangelical 
Church  in  France  needs  so  very  much. 


Adan  Panizales 

God  has  been  blessing  the  new  church  at  Valle 
Verde,  located  in  Metro  Manila.  Our  Valle  Verde 
church  is  the  second  begun  in  the  Philippines.  The 
attendance  has  reached  about  50  per  Sunday  and 
continues  to  grow.  The  dedicated  national  leaders 
are  a  blessing  God  has  provided.  Adan  Panizales  is 
one  of  those  leaders.  Here  is  his  testimony: 

My  life  was  a  mess!  I  was  involved  with  drugs, 
alcohol  and  women.  In  fact,  1  was  under  the  in- 
fluence of  drugs  at  my  own  wedding.  Esmeralda,  the 
beautiful  woman  I  married,  became  thinner  and 
thinner  because  of  the  heartache  I  had  brought  her. 
Our  marriage  was  in  ruins. 

We  were  blessed  with  a  daughter  and  then  a  son. 
When  our  son  was  only  a  month  and  10  days  old 
he  became  sick.  His  heart  had  a  hole  in  it  that  grew 
larger  and  larger.  I  asked  God  to  spare  his  life,  but 
my  son  died  three  days  later. 

During  this  time  of  grief,  1  began  to  search  for  a 
Bible  study.  I  found  the  little  church  at  the  top  of 
the  tenement  building.  My  shame  and  lack  of 
understanding  kept  me  from  making  a  decision  that 
first  Sunday.  On  the  fourth  consecutive  Sunday  that 
I  attended,  I  accepted  Christ  as  my  Savior.  As  I  came 
forward  tears  ran  down  my  face.  That  was  the  begin- 
ning of  a  new  life!  I  put  away  my  old  vices  and 
started  to  study  the  Bible  every  day.  My  wife, 
Esmeralda,  began  to  harass  me.  She  asked,  "Why 
did  you  change  your  religion?"  She  was  a  devout 
Roman  Catholic,  a  leader  in  Fatima  (Followers  of 
Mary).  I  continued  to  study  the  Bible  and  to  obey 
the  Lord.  As  a  result  my  wife  accepted  Christ  two 
years  later. 

I  had  been  working  in  a  high  class  restaurant 
since  1977,  but  I  transferred  to  a  different  one  and 
forfeited  my  "days  off  on  Sundays.  That  was  the 
beginning  of  my  spiritual  backslide.  I  couldn't  go  to 


Adan  and  his  family. 

church  and  1  didn't  have  time  to  read  my  Bible  or 
pray.  Little  by  little  1  slipped  back  into  the  ways  of 
the  world.  I  applied  to  work  abroad  to  make  more 
money  so  I  could  eventually  go  to  Bible  school  full- 
time  because  even  though  I  was  living  in  sin,  1  knew 
that  God  had  called  me  into  the  ministry. 

My  uncle,  who  was  a  new  Christian,  invited  me 
to  a  Wednesday  night  Bible  study.  The  speaker  was 
Brother  Bob  Juday,  a  missionary  from  Virginia.  As 
he  spoke  the  Holy  Spirit  began  working  in  my  heart. 
That  night  1  surrendered  my  life  completely  to 
Christ.  Afterwards  1  spoke  with  Brother  Bob  and  told 
him  1  was  going  abroad  to  work  because  1  could 
make  more  money  for  Bible  school.  He  said,  "1  will 
pray  that  God  will  give  you  wisdom  concerning  your 
desire  to  go  abroad."  I'll  never  forget  that!  I  asked 
if  services  were  held  on  Sunday  because  I  wanted 
to  be  faithful  until  1  left.  As  I  began  to  study  the  Word 
again,  the  Lord  made  it  clear  to  me  that  it  would  not 
be  best  for  me  to  go  abroad! 

1  still  desired  to  become  a  pastor,  but  financially 
it  seemed  impossible.  But  God  provided  through  the 
Educational  Assistance  Program  and  1  am  now  stu- 
dying full-time  to  be  a  Grace  Brethren  pastor. 

1  give  thanks  to  my  Lord  and  God  for  saving  me 
on  the  rooftop  of  a  tenement  building  in  Manila.  We 
also  thank  the  Juday  family  for  their  love,  support 
and  encouragement.  Thank  you,  too,  for  your 
prayers  and  support. 

Brother  Adan  is  being  trained  to  assume  pastoral 
leadership  of  the  Valle  Verde  Grace  Brethren 
Church.  He  is  a  tremendous  leader  and  student  of 
the  Word.  God  has  already  used  him  and  his  wife 
to  lead  many  Filipinos  to  Himself  We  thank  the  Lord 
for  sending  Adan  and  his  family  to  us  and  for  the 
extraordinary  qualities  we  see  in  his  life.  He  is  a 
"pastor"  as  well  as  a  "preacher." 

Pray  for  these  men  tn  training  as  they  prepare 
to  become  leaders  and  help  to  establish  indigenous 
Grace  Brethren  churches. 


HERALD/  April  15,  1990 


13 


WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 


A  Dream  Come  True 


by  Mrs.  Elaine  Polman  Brenneman 


From  a  little  girl's  praying  for  the  missionaries 
in  the  'cornfield"  to  visiting  a  daughter  and  family 
who  are  missionaries  was  really  a  mother's  prayer 
and  dream  come  true. 

My  visit  to  Spain  will  never  be  forgotten.  Sun- 
day is  a  special  day  to  me  and  this  was  true  in 
Valencia,  Spain.  Getting  to  Bible  study  was  ex- 
citing "  the  traffic  was  terrible.  To  get  into  the 
apartment  building  where  the  believers  meet,  we 
had  to  ring  a  door  bell.  That  opened  the  door.  Then 
we  walked  up  to  the  second  floor  where  we  rang 
another  bell.  Carmen  Laper,  the  TIME  worker 
welcomed  us  with  a  kiss  on  both  cheeks  (a  Euro- 
pean greeting  I  like!).  The  smell  of  coffee  warmed 
us. 

At  11:00  a.m.  we  sat  down  in  a  big  circle  with 
a  cup  of  coffee  in  one  hand,  a  song  sheet  in  the 
other  and  we  sang.  The  only  song  that  sounded 
familiar  to  me  was  "Hay  Poder"  (There  is  Power  in 
the  Blood). 

Bible  study  is  what  the  Sunday  service  is  called. 
It  is  very  informal  and  is  taught  by  my  son-in-law. 
Walter  Poupart.  While  he  is  teaching  the  adults, 
Ruth,  my  daughter  teaches  the  children  in  another 
room.  (The  Spanish  that  Walter  and  Ruth  learned 
growing  up  in  Puerto  Rico  is  a  big  help!). 


Ruth  Poupart  with  her  children's  class. 

At  12:00  noon,  after  their  Bible  lesson,  the 
children  gather  in  the  kitchen  for  their  hot 
chocolate  and  cookies.  (No,  that  doesn't  spoil  their 
lunch  for  the  noon  meal  is  usually  at  2:00  p.m.). 

Even  though  Valencia  is  on  the  Mediterranean, 
it  is  not  tropical  in  the  winter.  It  was  raining  and 
cold.  The  summers  are  very  hot  and  dry  and  no 
air  conditioning.  The  town  is  old  -  lots  of  apart- 
ments, and  the  people  are  very  friendly. 

My  grandsons,  Joshua  and  Joel,  attend  a 
Spanish  speaking  school  and  are  learning  the 
language.    Missionary    children    are    a    plus    in 


missions  for  their  playmates  make  some  good  con- 
tacts for  the  Bible  study. 

Yes,  a  dream  come  true  .  .  .  but  returning  home 
I  realize  that  I  must  pray  harder  for  those  mis- 
sionaries in  Spain,  and  for  the  new  babes  in  Christ 
like  Alex,  Margarita,  and  the  children  in  Ruth's 
Sunday  School  class.  Will  you  pray  with  me? 


Mrs  Elaine  Polman  Brenneman.  active  WMC 
lady  and  retired  missionary  from  Puerto  Rico 
visited  her  daughter  and  family  (The  Walter 
Poupart's)  in  Spain.  She  shares  some  experiences 
from  her  trip. 


The  Bible  study  group  in  the  Poupart  home. 


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DEVOTIONAL 


The  Feud  Between  Form  and  Freedom 


An  effervescent  woman  wandered  into  a  liturgical 
service.  As  the  pastor  preached,  she  echoed  his 
words  with  "Praise  the  Lord!"  Another  woman 
leaned  over  to  say.  "Excuse  me.  but  we  don't  praise 
the  Lord  In  the  Lutheran  church."  A  man  down  the 
pew  corrected  her:  "Yes  we  do;  it's  on  page  19." 

In  a  charismatic  service,  an  old  man  stood  up  and 
said,  "I  just  got  word  from  the  Lord.  He  says  He's 
sick  to  death  of  guitars  and  tambourines." 

These  light-hearted  stories  illustrate  the  continu- 
ing conflict  between  form  and  freedom.  1  think  of 
it  as  a  continuation  of  the  Old  Testament  feud  be- 
tween priest  and  prophet. 

The  priest  is  part  of  the  establishment:  the 
prophet  points  out  the  weaknesses  of  the  status  quo. 
The  priest  comforts  the  afflicted:  the  prophet  afflicts 
the  comfortable.  The  priest  represents  the  people 
before  God:  the  prophet  represents  God  to  the  peo- 
ple. While  the  priest  offers,  "Peace,  peace,"  the 
prophet  thunders  about  repentance  and  judgment. 
He  challenges  the  hierarchy,  usually  with  the  tact 
of  a  marine  sergeant.  There  appear  only  two  options 
-  fight  or  switch. 

A  prophet  shows  up  out  of  nowhere.  Headquarters 
certainly  did  not  give  him  credentials.  His  ap- 
pearance and  manner  do  not  endear  him  to  anyone 
but  his  disciples. 

You  feel  like  asking.  "Where  do  you  get  your 
authority?"  His  only  answer  is  that  God  has  put  a 
word  in  his  mouth  and  he  must  speak  it. 

Prophets  can  be  compelling,  and  that  makes  it 
hard  on  priests  who  have  been  trying  to  point  peo- 
ple to  God  all  along.  Agreeing  with  the  prophet 
automatically  reveals  their  guilt  or  negligence.  So 
the  priest  goes  back  to  his  dally  sacrifices.  The  pro- 
phet yells,  "That's  not  what  God  wants:  he  wants 
your  life  on  the  altar,  not  your  bull." 

So  the  fight  goes  on. 

The  cry  for  change,  whether  from  prophets  In  the 
past  or  renewal  movements  in  the  present,  calls  us 
to  self-evaluation.  Some  modern-day  prophets  urge 
more  freedom  and  spontaneity:  others  preach  digni- 
ty and  form. 

When  does  ritual  become  "rut-ual"?  When  is  "let- 
ting the  Spirit  lead"  simply  an  excuse  for  lack  of 
preparation? 

Even  If  renewal  movements  want  to  Identify  with 
the  church  they  address,  they  have  an  anti- 
establishment  ring.  In  calling  for  change,  they  are 
judging  the  present  state  of  affairs.  Psychiatrist  Karl 
Menninger  says,  'AH  people  regard  all  changes  as 
loss,  and  it  Is  followed  by  anger."  Can  you  blame 
them?  Who  wants  to  hear  they  will  be  missing  God's 


by  Pastor  Paul  Anderson 

intent  if  things  don't  correct  themselves?  Renewal 
movements  tend  to  look  suspiciously  at  "office."  The 
feelings  are  mutual. 

So  the  tension  between  God-ordained  structure 
and  spontaneous,  unstructured  authority  continues. 

We  have  both  sides  in  our  congregation.  Some 
wish  we  would  throw  out  the  liturgy  so  we  could  be 
free  to  "move  with  the  Spirit."  Others  are  tired  of  the 
changes  we  are  always  introducing  and  want  us  to 
return  to  the  good  ol'  days  when  they  could  follow 
the  bulletin  play  by  play. 

Is  it  possible  to  have  the  best  of  both  worlds? 
We  say  a  resounding  yes.  The  issue  of  structure  and 
freedom  is  not  either/or.  God  has  no  preference  for 
formless  spiritualism  over  Spiritless  formalism:  He 
rejects  both.  Spontaneity  offers  no  innate  advantage 
over  liturgy.  Liberty  is  where  the  Spirit  Is,  not  where 
the  preacher  has  thrown  away  his  notes.  Order  and 
ardor  can  be  happily  wed.  Thjth  is  cannonized  but 
style  is  not.  Even  in  our  liturgical  church  we  have 
learned  to  enjoy  varieties  of  creative  expression  in 
worship. 

In  the  past  decade  we  have  been  waking  up  to  the 
fact  that  worship  deserves  a  higher  priorty.  Pro- 
testants have  traditionally  been  better  workers  than 
worshipers.  Pastors  may  spend  15  hours  on  sermon 
preparation  and  15  minutes  throwing  the  service 
together.  Can  we  accurately  call  a  preaching  service 
a  worship  service?  Are  good  listeners  good 
worshipers? 

God  wants  worshipers  before  he  wants 
anything  else.  Jesus  told  the  Samaritan  woman 
that  "the  Father  seeketh  such  to  worship  Him."  Karl 
Barth  wrote  that  "Christian  worship  is  the  most 
momentous,  the  most  urgent,  the  most  glorious  ac- 
tion that  can  take  place  in  human  life."  If  we  agree, 
then  worship  is  not  what  we  do  before  we  get  to  the 
Important  stuff  One  glimpse  Into  heaven  reveals 
worship  is  of  eternal  significance.  The  entire  Book 
of  Leviticus  was  written  to  teach  a  nation  how  to 
worship.  The  feasts  of  Israel  were  not  add-ons  to  an 
otherwise  secular  life,  but  an  acknowledgment  that 
at  the  center  of  life  Is  the  worship  of  God. 

Like  so  many  other  disciples  of  the  Christian  life, 
worshiping  in  spirit  and  truth  requires  that  we  find 
the  balance  between  two  often-contradictory  poles. 
The  paradox  of  praise  calls  for  harmony  between 
such  emphases  as  the  priestly  and  the  prophetic, 
the  objective  and  the  subjective,  the  transcendent 
and  the  imminent,  the  corporate  and  the  individual, 
the  timely  and  the  timeless. 

Reprinted  with  permission  from  Christianity  Tbday. 


HERALD/  April  15.  1990 


15 


CHURCH  HUMOR 


Bulletins,  Babies,  Pulpits,  Pews  — 
If  Anything  Can  Go  Wrong,  It  Will 


by  Tbm  Raabe 


We  all  know  Murphy's  Law,  the  universal  dictum 
of  despair  made  famous  by  a  man  whose  vision  of 
life  was  summed  up  in  the  fatalistic  axiom:  "If 
anything  can  go  wrong,  it  will." 

While  such  cynicism  has  no  rightful  place  in  the 
Christian  faith  --  we  are  a  hopeful  people  --  we  all 
must  admit  to  having  entertained  such  a  defeatist 
attitude  from  time  to  time.  While  on  this  side  of 
eternity,  we  can  count  on  our  share  of  unpredic- 
table and  embarrassing  turns  of  events. 

This  law  even  makes  its  way  into  the  worship 
service.  Sermons  riddled  with  sound  system  feed- 
back, ushers  running  out  of  bulletins  just  as  they 
come  to  you,  clergy  singing  erroneous  hymn 
verses  while  their  microphones  are  on  -  these 
things  do  happen. 

Who  has  not  sung  with  the  other  gender  during 
"men  only"  or  "women  only"  hymn  verses?  Who 
has  not  blurted  out  the  first  note  of  a  hymn  stan- 
za when  an  organist  was  embarking  upon  an  in- 
terstanza  solo?  Can  you  explain  why  when  one 
baby  in  the  sanctuary  starts  crying,  all  the  rest  of 
them  stcirt  crying,  too?  Or  why,  when  you  don't 
have  a  bulletin,  you  can  stand  on  your  pew  wav- 
ing railroad  flags,  and  the  ushers  still  won't  see 
you? 

What  is  a  Christian's  proper  response  to  these 
things?  Does  he  slam  his  book  shut  and  refuse  to 
sing  for  the  remainder  of  the  service?  Or  does  he 
laugh?  If  we  can't  laugh  at  ourselves,  how  can  we 
smirk  at  our  pastor  when  he  moves  into  the  pulpit 
three  verses  too  early  during  the  sermon  hymn? 

Given  the  logical  premise  that  the  more  the 
laughter,  the  better  the  tonic  it  becomes,  here  is 
a  list  of  churchly  applications  of  Murphy's  Law: 

Usherology 

•  The  number  of  bulletins  available  is  inversely 
proportional  to  the  importance  of  those  bulletins 
in  following  the  service. 

•  When  all  the  pews  in  a  church  are  half-filled, 
the  usher  will  shoe-horn  the  party  of  nine  that 
wants  to  sit  together  into  your  pew. 

•  The  pew  pencils  are  never  sharpened. 

•  At  an  average  service,  in  a  building  equipped 
with  average-sized  thermostats,  four  ushers  are 
needed  to  adjust  one  thermostat. 

•  If  the  service  is  crowded,  it  takes  six. 

•  Ushers  who  aren't  adjusting  the  thermostat  are 
checking  the  doorstops. 


•  Usher  Fact:  The  last  usher  actually  to  have 
listened  to  a  sermon  while  on  usher  duty  died  in 
1963. 

Pewspersonship 

•  When  you  are  early  for  church,  attendance 
that  Sunday  will  be  down,  but  when  you're  run- 
ning late  the  narthex  will  be  filled  with  occupied 
folding  chairs. 

•  As  a  latecomer,  the  distance  you  must  march 
up  to  the  front  in  search  of  a  seat  during  a  crowded 
service  is  equal  to  the  distance  you  must  march 
back  when  you  don't  find  a  seat  there. 

•  At  some  point  in  every  service  you  will  have 
to  crawl  over  somebody's  legs. 

•  Those  lucky  enough  to  avoid  crawling  over 
somebody's  legs  will  have  somebody  crawl  over 
theirs. 

•  When  you  want  to  sit  at  the  end  of  the  pew, 
the  person  sitting  there  will  refuse  to  move  to  the 
center, 

•  The  attentiveness  of  a  congregation  during  a 
sermon  is  inversely  proportional  to  the  number  of 
Greek  words  the  preacher  explains. 

•  When  you  have  no  offering  envelope  and  no 
bills  and  must  deposit  coins  in  the  plate,  nothing 
will  be  in  it  to  muffle  the  clanking, 

•  When  you  accidentally  drop  your  bulletin,  it 
never  lands  at  your  feet  but  sails  away. 

•  The  distance  the  bulletin  travels  corresponds 
directly  to  the  number  of  inserts  implanted  therein. 

Babyology 

•  The  church  growth  potential  for  a  given  con- 
gregation is  directly  proportional  to  the  number 
of  babies  in  attendance  at  the  early  service. 

•  The  meaningfulness  of  that  service  for  a  given 
parishioner  is  inversely  proportional  to  the 
number  of  those  babies  in  the  next  pew. 

•  The  babies  that  stop  crying  when  taken  from 
the  sanctuary  will  begin  crying  again  upon  re-entry. 

•  The  kid  who  becomes  lost  on  his  way  back  from 
children's  church  is  always  your  kid. 

And,  to  add  perspective  to  this  body  of  cynicism 
-  Murphology  is,  after  all,  a  negative  science  -  we 
should  keep  in  mind  this  concluding  postulate, 
"Murphy'  we  are  told,  "was  an  optimist," 

Tbm  Raabe  is  a  free-lance  writer  from  Aurora.  CO. 


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FELLOWSHIP  NEWS 


NEWS  UPDATE 


Rodger  Williams,  former  pastor  of 
the  Grace  Brethren  Church,  Mabton, 
WA,  announced  his  resignation.  He 
and  his  family  will  be  moving  to  Blue 
Springs,  MO,  where  he  will  continue 
to  serve  the  Lord. 
Ocala,  FL  Grace  Brethren  Church 
congregation  has  held  its  first 
service  in  their  new  building. 
Art  Johnson  has  returned  to  the 
Christian  ministry  after  fifteen  years 
of  Christian  school  teaching.  He  is 
now  pastoring  the  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Pompano  Beach,  FL. 
Randy  Poyner  has  moved  to  Port 
Orange,  FL,  and  will  be  a  marriage 
and  family  therapist  with  a  treatment 
center  with  the  desire  to  build  a 
Christian  counseling  center. 

Jeff  Thornley,  Pastor  of  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of  Greater 
Washington,  D.C.  -  Waldorf  Branch, 
was  included  in  the  1989  edition  of 
Who's  Who  Among  American  Chris- 
tian Leadership.  The  branch  church 
he  started  in  Waldorf  in  1980  will  be 
completing  its  second-phase  building 
program  this  summer,  almost  tripling 
the  size  of  their  first-phase  facility 
Currently  the  church  holds  three  wor- 
ship services  (one  on  Saturday  even- 
ing) with  435  in  attendance.  Their 
dramatic  Easter  musicals  in  the  past 
have  drawn  over  1,000  people  to  the 
church.  This  year  they  are  an- 
ticipating an  attendance  of  approx- 
imately 1,400.  Almost  100  of  their 
members  have  been  certified  in 
"Evangelism  Explosion."  Professions 
of  faith  occur  weekly. 

The  New  Holland,  PA,  Grace 
Brethren  Church  has  announced 
that  a  call  has  been  extended  to  Dr 
Roy  Roberts  to  become  their  pastor 
He  has  accepted  the  call  and  will 
shortly  assume  pastoral  duties. 
Richard  Sellers  will  complete  his 
pastoral  duties  at  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of  Flora,  IN.  He  will 
be  involved  in  special  speaking 
assignments  in  various  churches  as 
he  is  anxious  to  be  involved  in  Chris- 
tian ministry. 


Ray  Sturgill  has  been  released  from 
the  Veterans'  Hospital  in  Lexington, 
KY,  and  is  now  back  at  work. 
Rob  Mayes  will  assume  his  duties 
in  April  as  associate  pastor  of  the 
Grace  Brethren  Church  in  Fremont, 
OH.  He  will  also  work  in  the  area  of 
administration. 

Grace  Theological  Seminary, 
Winona  Lake,  IN,  announced  that  its 
West  Coast  Campus  ministry  will  be 
phased  out  at  the  end  of  the  current 
semester.  Slower  enrollment  growth 
than  anticipated  sadly  requires  the 
main  campus  to  conclude  its  finan- 
cial subsidy  of  this  operation. 
The  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Waterloo,  lA,  will  observe  its  fiftieth 
anniversary  May  4-6,  1990.  The 
celebration  will  include  messages 
from  four  former  pastors  of  the 
church:  Reverends  Arnold 
Kriegbaum,  Lewis  Hohenstein, 
Richard  DeArmey,  and  John  Aeby. 
Former  associate  pastors,  choir 
directors,  charter  members,  and 
alumni  now  serving  the  Lord 
elsewhere  have  also  been  invited  to 
return  for  the  occasion.  Everyone  is 
invited  to  attend.  For  more  informa- 
tion contact  the  church,  or  call 
319/235-9586. 

Rev.  Robert  Divine  has  accepted 
the  call  to  pastor  the  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Norwalk,  CA.  He  began 
his  pastoral  duties  April  1,  1990. 
The  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Orlando,  FL,  will  hold  a  mortgage- 
burning  service  at  2:00  p.m.  on  June 
23,  1990.  All  past  members  and 
friends  are  invited  to  this  time  of 
celebration.  Earl  Futch,  pastor. 
The  Fremont,  OH,  Grace  Brethren 
Church  held  its  fiftieth  anniversary 
on  Saturday  evening,  March  24, 
1990.  The  meeting  held  at  7:00  p.m. 
was  followed  by  a  reception.  Former 
pastors  in  attendance  were:  Lee 
Friesen,  Ormond  Beach,  FL;  Lester 
Pifer,  Bradenton,  FL;  Tom  Hammers, 
Winona  Lake,  IN;  Robert  Culver, 
Houston,  MN;  and  Ward  Tressler  of 
Fremont.  Associate  pastors  Buck 


Summers  and  Phil  Johnson  were  also 
present.  Special  music  by  an  alumni 
choir  was  presented. 

The  Eastside  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Columbus,  OH,  held  their 
missions  conference  recently  On  Fri- 
day evening,  fellowship  times  with 
missionaries  were  hosted  in  eight 
homes.  On  Saturday  there  was  a 
morning  breakfast,  an  afternoon  door- 
to-door  evangelism  outreach,  and  a 
banquet  was  held  that  evening.  Roger 
Peugh,  current  moderator  of  the  Na- 
tional Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren 
Churches  and  on  the  faculty  of  Grace 
Schools,  spoke  on  Sunday  morning. 
David  and  Becky  Schwan,  mis- 
sionaries planning  to  serve  in 
England,  presented  a  concert  during 
the  evening  service. 

Will  Marling,  pastor  of  the  Rocky 
Ridge  Grace  Brethren  Church, 
Gahanna,  OH,  reported  that  this  new 
church  celebrated  its  premier  public 
service  on  March  25,  1990. 

Ed  Trenner,  pastor  of  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church,  Orange,  CA,  recent- 
ly spent  some  time  in  the  Central 
African  Republic  for  a  master- 
planning  session  on  evangelism. 

DEATHS 

CRAPUCHETTES,  MARC,  26,  was 

killed  in  an  auto  accident  on  February 
22, 1990.  He  was  the  son  of  Jacques 
and  Mickie  Crapuchettes.  Lew  Ing- 
waldson,  pastor.  South  Bay  Com- 
munity Church,  San  Jose,  CA. 

EARLEY,   HAROLD   "BUCK,"   59, 

February  17,  1990.  He  was  a  member 
of  the  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Hagerstown,  MD.  Ray  Davis,  pastor 
GRAHAM,  DONALD,  84,  January 
20,  1990.  He  was  a  member  of  the 
Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Kenai  AK. 
Glen  Welborn,  interim  pastor. 
HOUSTON,  FRANK,  February  12, 
1990.  He  was  a  member  of  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of  Meyersdale,  PA. 
Larry  Gegner,  pastor. 


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17 


FELLOWSHIP  NEWS 


KNEPPER,  EMALINE,  March  12, 
1990.  She  was  a  member  of  the 
Grace  Brethren  Church,  York,  PA. 
She  and  her  husband,  Jim,  were 
familiar  faces  at  all  our  national  con- 
ferences. Dan  White,  pastor 

MON,  JULIE,  79,  March  5,  1990. 
She  was  a  member  of  the  South  Bay 
Community  Church  of  San  Jose, 
CA.  Lew  Ingwaldson,  pastor. 

WHITTINGTON,  ETHEL,  78,  March 
18.  1990.  She  was  a  member  of  the 
Grace  Brethren  Church,  Hagers- 
town,  MD.  Ray  Davis,  pastor. 


MARRIAGE 

DePACE:  Addie  Reed  and  Foster 
DePace  were  married  March  3, 
1990.  The  ceremony  was  performed 
by  Tim  Coyle,  pastor  of  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of  Newark,  DE. 


CHANGE 
YOUR  ANNUAL 

DAVID  MITCHELL.  His  new  phone 
number  is  808/671-3619. 

POMPANO     BEACH,     FL.     Art 

Johnson  is  the  new  pastor  of  the 
Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Pompano. 

HOPE,  NJ.  Gene  Wall  has  resigned 
from  the  Hope  Grace  Brethren 
Church  and  accepted  the  call  from 
the  Community  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Vienna,  WV 

LONDON,  OH.  Tim  Enderle  is  no 
longer  the  pastor  of  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  London,  OH. 

ROBERT  KULP.  He  has  resigned 
from  the  Everett  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  Everett,  PA,  and  has  ac- 
cepted the  call  of  the  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Island  Pond,  VT.  His  new 
address  is  P.O.  Box  432,  Island 
Pond,  VT  05846. 

DONALD  HALL.  He  is  the  secretary 
of  the  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Willis,  VA.  His  address  is  Rt.  2,  Box 
347-A,  Boones  Mill,  VA  24065. 

SIDNEY,  IN.  The  phone  number  for 


the  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Sidney,  IN  is  219/839-0400. 

EAGLE  RIVER,  AK.  Chris  Hay  has 
resigned,  effective  January  31,  1990, 
from  the  ministry  of  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of  Eagle  River,  AK. 

GILBERT  HAWKINS,  has  resigned 
as  pastor  of  the  Beaver  City,  NE, 
Grace  Brethren  Church.  Gilbert  has 
pastored  the  church  for  the  past  10 
years.  He  is  seeking  the  leading  of 
the  Lord  for  a  new  field  of  service. 

HAROLD  PAINTER.  Mountain 
Shadows  R.V.  Resort,  1295  S. 
Cawston  Ave.,  Sp.  42,  Hemet,  CA 
92343  (Tel.  714/766-1045). 

CENTERVILLE,  OH.  The  zip  code 
for  the  Grace  Brethren  Church 
should  be  45459. 

FIRST  GRACE  BRETHREN 
CHURCH.  Their  address  should  be 
changed  to  3324  S.  Calhoun  St., 
Fort  Wayne,  IN.  The  mailing  address 
remains  the  same. 

MITCH  CARIAGA.  7588  Sweetwater 
Lane,  Highland,  CA  92346.  (Tel. 
714/864-7178). 

DALE  JENKS.  50  Hathorn  Blvd., 
Saratoga  Springs,  NY  12866. 

JOHN  SCHUMACHER.  His  home 
address  is:  19A  Garrison  Lane,  Car- 
lisle Barracks,  PA.  17013. 

CHAP.  PHIL  SPENCE.  United 
States  Chaplains'  School,  Ft.  Mon- 
mouth, NJ  07703. 

ZEKE  YOUNG.  5232  Bethany  Dr., 
Cross  Lanes,  WV  25313. 

DAN  GREEN.  Av.  Joao  XXIII,  No. 
520,  38.400  Uberlandia,  M.G.,  Brazil, 
S.A. 

JIM  HOCKING.  B.P  240,  Bangui, 
Central  African  Republic. 

GEORGE  JOHNSON.  His  phone 
number  should  be  (011-55) 
91-226-6641. 

R.  PAUL  MILLER.  11  Wilhelm  Ave., 
Lebanon,  PA  17042. 

MICHAEL  PRENTOVICH.  44  Elm 
St.,  Rittman,  OH  44270.  Tel. 
216/926-1536. 


FOSTER  TRESISE.  95-303  Waioni 
St.,  Mililani,  HI  96789. 

BRUCE  TRIPLEHORN.  c/o  Inter- 
class,  Coronel  Silva  Telles  132, 
Bairro  Cambui,  13023  Campinas, 
SP,  Brazil,  S.A. 

GRACE  BRETHREN  CHURCH  OF 
OCALA,  FL  Their  new  address  is: 
6474  N.E.  7th  St.,  Ocala,  FL  32671. 
The  temporary  address  is  no  longer 
needed. 

STEVE  BAILEY.  1875  Wilde, 
Buenos  Aires,  Argentina,  South 
America. 

BESS  FARRELL.  (page  32).  Xola 
125-103,  Colonia  Alamos,  03400, 
Mexico  D.F.,  Mexico. 

BRENDA  WELLING,  (page  31).  Xola 
125-103,  Colonia  Alamos,  03400, 
Mexico  D.F.,  Mexico. 

BARRY  ROWE'S  (wife's  name, 
Jean)  home  address  is  321  27th 
Ave.,  Altoona,  PA  16601  (Tel. 
814/942-0907).  His  membership  is 
held  by  the  First  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Altoona,  PA. 

MARK  BRITTON.  24320  Hospital 
St.,  Cassopolis,  Ml  49031. 

HERMAN  HEIN.  2400  Miller  Or, 
Niles,  Ml  49120. 

WILLIAM  HEINSMAN.  P.O.  Box 
13-395,  Taipei,  Taiwan,  R.O.C. 

TERRY  POSTLE.  1638  W.  Mound 
St.,  Columbus,  OH  43223. 

RANDY  POYNER.  Covenant 
Ministries,  P.O.  Box  292006,  Port 
Orange,  FL  32129.  Tel  904/760-2424. 

JOHN  TEEVAN.  1200  Kings 
Highway,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590. 

GEORGE  WALLACE.  P.O.  Box 
2442,  Kokomo,  IN  46904. 

EMORY  YOUNG.  5321  Sunrise 
Lane,  Charleston,  WV  25313. 

IRASBURG,  VT  GBC  has  a  new 
address:  P.O.  Box  41,  Coventry,  VT 
05825. 

GERMAN  FIELD  OFFICE:  Geber- 
sheimer  Str  55,  7250  Leonberg, 
West  Gemany. 

RAMSEY'S  HOME:  Egerlaenderstr 
3,  7250  Leonberg,  West  Germany. 


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FELLOWSHIP  NEWS 


New   Grace    Brethren   churches 

desiring  official  membership  in  the 
Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren  Chur- 
ches should  write  and  request  an 
F.G.B.C.  Membership  Application 
from  our  Fellowship  Coordinator, 
Charles  Ashman,  P.O.  Box  386, 
Winona  Lake,  IN  46590.  This  ap- 
plication should  be  secured  and 
returned  by  July  1  in  order  to  be  pro- 
cessed in  time  for  this  year's  na- 
tional conference. 

Kenneth  E. 
Bickel,  pastor  of 
the  Grace  Breth- 
ren Church  in 
Goshen,  Indiana, 
has  accepted  an 
appointment  to 
the  position  of  In- 
structor in  Pastor- 
al Ministries  at 
Grace  Theological  Seminary.  Prof. 
Bickel  has  been  a  part-time  instruc- 
tor in  the  Pastoral  Ministries  Depart- 
ment at  the  seminary  since  1988. 
He  is  a  graduate  of  Millersville 
State  College  in  Pennsylvania  and 
holds  Master  of  Divinity  and  Master 
of  Arts  in  Biblical  Counseling 
degrees  from  Grace  Theological 
Seminary.  Prof.  Bickel's  appoint- 
ment is  effective  September  1. 

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The  high-tech  age  has  reached 
even  the  hamburger  crowd! 
Having  just  returned  from  San 
Jose,  California  (which  is  in  the 
center  of  SiHcon  Valley).  I 
returned  amused  and  con- 
fused. Amused,  because  it 
seems  that  in  the  midst  of  all 
the  high-tech  of  that  computer 
area  there  was  something 
different. 

Most  of  the  major  companies 
of  the  computer  industry  have 
headquarters  buildings  in  that 
part  of  the  world  south  of  San 
Francisco.  Being  a  computer 
bug.  I  had  to  wander  around  the 
territory  and  see  what  was  go- 
ing on.  (My  wife  accuses  me  of 
being  an  easy  touch  for  anyone 
with  a  gadget.)  I  confess  that  1 
did  bring  home  a  new  com- 
puter, but  that  is  not  what  I 
wanted  to  tell  you  about.  I  went 
into  the  local  McDonalds  for  a 
bit  of  refreshment  and  there  by 
the  cash  register  was  what 
brought  the  amusement. 

A  fax  machine  was  conve- 
niently located  --  ready  for 
business.  The  sign  read  "fax 
your  Macs."  It  was  not  a  joke, 
just  an  up-to-date  method  of 
ordering  your  Big  Mac  by  fax. 
Now  many  people  are  not  used 
to  this  new  instrument  of  com- 
munication. We  brought  one  in- 
to the  Herald  operation  a  cou- 
ple of  years  ago  and  it  proved  to 
be  a  time  and  money  saver.  You 
can  send  written  copy  to 
another  fax  machine  anywhere 
in  the  world  by  a  simple  phone 
call.  The  cost  averages  about 
twenty-three  cents  -  less  than 
a  first  class  stamp. 

McDonalds  knows  the  ter- 
ritory and  so  they  have  local 
customers  fax  in  their  orders 
and  their  Macs  will  be  ready  at 
the  drive-up.  When  I  asked 
about  it  they  said,  "The 
customers  love  the  idea".  No 
mixed  up  orders  and  it  is  in 
writing.    I    was    amused    and 


delighted.  Isn't  it  interesting  to 
note  how  the  secular  World  is 
able  to  take  the  latest  devices 
and  turn  them  into  profitable 
use?  I  admit  the  wisdom  of  the 
world  will  not  get  them  saved. 
but  I  must  admire  their  ability 
to  do  their  task  with  such  great 
skill. 

Now  I  admitted  to  not  only 
being  amused  but  I  also  con- 
fessed to  being  confused.  The 
church  and  the  Lord's  work  is 
so  often  carried  out  with  such 
dull  imagination.  This  is  a  com- 
pliment because  I  almost  had 
to  say  "no"  imagination.  While 
the  world  communicates  in 
split  seconds  to  get  the 
message  to  their  customers,  the 
church  is  still  etching  their 
message  in  a  pencil  and  paper 
era.  You  can  fax  an  order  for  a 
Mac  but  you  have  to  wait  till 
Sunday  at  9:30  for  your 
message  on  the  subject  of  eter- 
nal truth.  Yes,  a  few  visionaries 
have  used  the  air  waves  and  TV 
to  hurry  things  up  --  but  they 
have  received  mainly  criticism 
.  .  .  justly  so  in  many  cases. 

We  have  tried  to  speed  up  the 
news  to  you  and  now  it  takes  10 
minutes  to  report  where  it  used 
to  take  six  weeks.  We  want  to 
begin  to  fax  materials  to  you, 
but  there  are  no  fax  machines 
in  the  churches  to  receive  the 
message.  Times  are  not  chang- 
ing --  they  have  already 
changed! 

Please  accept  in  good  faith 
my  comment,  but  it  seems  to 
me  that  it  takes  a  long  time  to 
accomplish  things  in  the 
church.  We  hold  meetings,  ap- 
point committees,  come  up 
with  a  mediocre  decision  and 
take  one  year,  two  years  or 
longer  in  the  process. 

I  can  fax  a  Mac  in  thirty 
seconds  for  which  I  am  both 
amused  and  confused.  Are  we 
doing  something  important?  If 
so,  what  is  the  big  delay? 


Pax  for 
Macs! 

Everything 

Is 

Up 

lb 

Date 

In  San  Jose! 


by  Charles  W.  Turner 


HERALD/  May  15.  1990 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 


Brethren  Missionary 


"HERALD 

Volume  52      No.  5  ^i^  Mav  15,  19S 


May  15,  1990 


3  Editorial 

Fax  for  Macs! 

Everything 

Is  Up  lb 

Date  in  San  Jose! 

Charles  W.  Tiirner 

5  FGBC 

Fremont,  OH  GBC 
Celebrates  Fifty 
Years  of  Ministry 


6  Foreign  Missions 

Meet 
Stephany  Craig 


7  Foreign  Missions 

Churches  Planted 
in  Buenos  Aires 
and  Lyon 


8  Fellowship  Happenings 

Our  Brothers 
in  Brazil 

Russ  Ogden 
10  Home  Missions 

Spiritually  United 

Larry  N.  Chamberlain 

12  Home  Missions 
Reports  From 
Around  the  Nation 


13  BEM 

My  Home 

Church  ...  A  Look 
at  the  Evangelism 
of  Our  Influence 

Ron  E.  Thompson 

14  WMC 

Fbcus  on  SMM  ~ 
WMC's  Daughter 


15  WMC 
1990-1991  WMC 
Reading  Books 

16  CE  National 

Developing  a 
Ministry  Mindset 
Continuing 
Education  Day  at 
National 
Conference 


17  FGBC 

You  Are  Invited  to 
the  1990  Nationed 
Conference 


18  Fellowship  News 


BIBLE  READING  HONOR  ROLL 

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through  in  1990."  -  Irvin  Harbaugh,  Warsaw.  IN 

The   following  persons  from   the  Ankenytown  Grace   Brethren 
Church.  Bellville,  Ohio  have  read  through  the  Bible  in  1989: 
Vonnie  Bradrick  Tkmsin  Denman  Ernie  Rousseau 

Rex  Brokaw  Donna  Gamble 

Clarence  Denman        Reta  Ridenour 


Publisher    Charles  W.  TUmer 
Printer     BMH  Printing 
Department  Editors: 
Christian  Education 

Ed  Lewis 
Foreign  Missions 
Tom  Julien 
Stephany  Craig 
Grace  Schools 

John  Davis 
Joel  Curry 
Home  Missions 

Larry  N.  Chamberlain 
Jesse  Deloe 
Women's  Missionary  Council 
Linda  Unruh 
Cover  Photos: 

The  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Fremont. 
Ohio.  Lower  left:  Jack 
Peters,  Jr.  and  Pastor 
Gene  Klingler.  Lower 
right:  The  group  of 
former  pastors  able  to 
be  present  for  the 
50th  Anniversary  Ser- 
vice. (Photos  by  Lois 
Michaels.) 

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BRETHREN  CHURCHES  IN  ACTION 


Fremont,  Ohio  Grace  Brethren  Church  Celebrates 

Fifty  Years  of  Ministry 


On  March  24th  the  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Fremont,  Ohio  celebrated  their  fiftieth  anniversary' 
not  only  with  a  special  service  at  7:00  p.m.,  but 
Eilso  with  a  day  that  was  different  and  memorable. 

Many  former  members  and  former  pastors  were 
present  from  all  over  the  country  --  many  from 
Florida,  some  from  Indiana,  Minnesota,  Penn- 
sylvania, Michigan,  Texas,  Iowa,  and  many  parts 
of  Ohio.  The  charter  members  present  were  young 
people  when  the  church  began.  They  have  often 
spoken  of  those  great,  exciting  and  difficult  first 
days.  To  start  a  church  fifty  years  ago  was  not  easy, 
but  the  charter  members  proved  that  they  had  the 
stamina  to  do  it,  and  now  they  especially  enjoyed 
the  reunion  fifty  years  later. 

It  was  a  pleasant  surprise  at  8:30  a.m.  when  we 
came  for  the  Christian  Workers'  Breakfast  to  find 
our  guests  had  already  arrived,  and  the  fellowship 
we  enjoyed  continued  all  day.  The  breakfast  of 
omelets  with  cheese,  ham,  homemade  coffee  cake, 
bran  muffins  and  a  drink  was  filling.  The 
Fellowship  Commission  with  Paul  Kuieck.  Minister 
of  Music,  and  some  young  people  as  servers  did 
an  excellent  job  of  making  everything  run 
smoothly. 

After  breakfast,  many  guests  attended  the 
seminars  for  Christian  workers  led  by  Dr.  Kenneth 
Gangel  from  Dallas  Theological  Seminary. 

During  the  free  time  until  the  evening  service 


there  was  more  time  for  fellowship,  reminiscing 
and  seeing  Fremont  for  the  first  time  in  many 
years. 

However  the  evening  celebration  at  7:00  p.m. 
was  the  service  to  which  we  had  all  looked  forward. 
As  we  entered  the  sanctuary,  we  were  handed  a 
gold  booklet  put  together  with  a  gold  cord  and 
tassel.  If  we  had  not  been  in  the  mood  for  celebra- 
tion before  this,  this  booklet  would  make  us  aware 
of  the  significance  of  this  time.  In  it  was  the  pro- 
gram for  the  evening  along  with  a  short  synopsis 
of  what  each  pastor  had  done  since  leaving  Fre- 
mont, a  brief  history  of  the  church,  the  charter 
membership  list,  the  special  ministries  of  the 
church  and  the  statement  of  faith. 

The  program  included  former  and  present  musi- 
cians playing  the  piano  and  organ,  leading  the 
singing,  singing  in  the  choir,  and  playing  their  in- 
struments. In  between  these  musical  numbers 
each  former  pastor  gave  a  brief  greeting.  To  con- 
clude the  program.  Voices  of  Grace  sang  "Thank 
You",  Pastor  Klingler  gave  his  closing  remarks,  and 
the  congregation  sang  "The  Family  of  God." 

The  hors  d'oeuvres  reception  was  held  in  the 
Friendship  Hall.  With  cameras  clicking  and  much 
talking  and  hugging,  everyone  celebrated.  Lois 
Michaels  contributed  significantly  to  our  pleasant 
memories  of  this  outstanding  evening,  with  many 
pictures  of  former  and  present  members. 


Past  and  present  choir  members  joined  together  to  form  a  special  choir  for  the  evening  service. 


HERALD/  May  15,  1990 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


Meet 
Stephany  Craig 


Stephany  Craig  remembers  a  missionary  couple 
she  met  when  she  was  nine  years  old:  "The  man 
had  the  most  beautiful  pictures  I  had  ever  seen. 
There  was  one  picture  with  an  African  lady.  She 
had  bracelets  hanging  from  her  long  arms  and 
necklaces  draped  around  her  rich,  dark  neck.  Sit- 
ting in  her  lap  was  a  little  girl  wearing  a  huge  smile 
and  a  green  t-shirt!  I  couldn't  believe  it  —  where 
did  that  little  girl  get  a  t-shirt  in  the  jungle?  For 
the  first  time,  I  realized  that  little  girls  in  Africa 
were  just  like  me." 

Stephany  says  the  missionary  noticed  her 
fascination  with  the  picture  and  told  her  all  about 
the  little  girl  and  her  mother.  The  missionary's 
name  was  Jake  Kliever.  "From  that  day  on,  I  was 
hooked.  I  fell  in  love  with  Jake  and  his  wife,  Freda, 
for  showing  me  what  1  could  do  with  my  Chris- 
tianity. Whether  it  meant  sharing  Christ  with 
others  next  door  or  across  the  ocean,  at  that  point 
I  knew  my  faith  was  to  be  given  away." 

Today,  Stephany  serves  as  the  Communications 
Coordinator  for  Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Missions. 
She  joined  the  staff  in  March.  Stephany  is  a 
member  of  the  Wooster  (OH)  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  and  her  parents,  Keith  and  Diana  Glanco, 
attend  the  Rittman  (OH)  Grace  Brethren  Church. 


Stephany  and  her  husband,  Mark,  were  married 
in  October  of  1989,  They  come  from  Chicago, 
where  she  was  employed  at  Awana  Clubs  Interna- 
tional as  an  Editor,  and  Mark  worked  at  the 
Lincoln-Belmont  YMCA  as  Youth/Family  Program 
Director.  Mark  is  now  employed  at  the  Huntington 
(IN)  YMCA  as  Camp/Youth  Program  Director. 

The  couple  met  at  Moody  Bible  Institute. 
Through  the  advice  of  her  father,  Stephany 
attended  the  school  and  was  convinced  that  she 
could  best  participate  in  the  Great  Commission 
after  learning  technical  skills  as  a  Communica- 
tions Major.  Mark  felt  the  Lord's  leading  to  minister 
to  unchurched  youth  and  completed  his  degree  in 
Youth  Leadership/Physical  Education  at  Judson 
College  in  Elgin  (IL). 

"I  feel  an  indebtedness  to  Grace  Brethren 
Foreign  Missions  and  to  the  Fellowship  as  a  whole 
because  of  the  influence  that  godly  Brethren  men, 
women,  Sunday  school  teachers,  missionaries, 
pastors,  and  youth  leaders  have  had  on  my  life," 
says  Stephany.  "I  am  excited  about  my  new  oppor- 
tunity at  the  Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Missions 
home  office  to  serve  the  Lord  by  communicating 
what  the  Lord  is  accomplishing  around  the  world 
through  our  fellowship." 


Mark  and  Stephany  Craig 


HERALD/  May  15,  1990 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


Churches  Planted  in 
Buenos  Aires  and  Lyon 


The  first  Sunday  of  the  new  year  and  a  new 
decade  saw  the  formal  dedication  of  a  new  Grace 
Brethren  Church  —  the  Community  of  Grace  in 
Buenos  Aires.  Argentina.  TVenty-two  believers 
signed  a  covenant  of  membership  showing  their 
commitment  to  Christ  and  His  church. 


Five  from 
the  Com- 
munity of 
Grace  were 
baptized 
March  11. 


■5  HMDR 


Missionary   Stan   Nairn,    with   Community   of 
Grace  Church  members. 


The  day  began  with  the  baptizing  of  five  in  a 
neighbor's  pool.  In  the  afternoon,  three-fold  com- 
munion was  held,  and  the  founding  members  were 
registered.  Also,  a  commission  of  men  was  named 
to  study  the  Scripture  and  divide  ministry 
responsibilities. 

This  church-planting  endeavor  was  initiated  in 
1985  by  a  handful  of  missionaries.  In  spite  of  times 
when  several  made  decisions  yet  did  not  follow 
through,  and  other  times  when  there  were  no  deci- 
sions at  all,  God  has  been  faithful.  Todays  45  ac- 
tive believers  worship  at  the  Community  of  Grace. 

Stan  and  Betty  Nairn  and  Alice  Peacock  remain 
at  the  work.  Valuable  ministry  input  must  be  ac- 
credited to  Earl  and  Lita  Futch,  Dave  and  Sue 
Guiles,  and  Steve  and  Wilma  Bailey.  Benjamin 
Navarro,  graduate  of  Word  of  Life  Bible  Institute, 
has  been  working  in  the  church  for  the  past  three 
years.  He  is  currently  being  considered  for  a 
pastoral  leadership  position. 

Pray  for  the  Community  of  Grace.  It  has  moved 
from  birth  and  infancy  to  a  childhood  level  of 
maturity.  The  entire  mission  staff  in  Buenos  Aires 
is  grateful  for  your  prayers. 


Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Missions 

is  pleased  to  announce 

the  official  incorporation 

of  another  church 

under  the  leadership  of 

missionary,  John  Viers. 

The  Lyon  Grace  Brethren  Church 

registered  37  charter  members 

on  March  11. 


HERALD/  May  15,  1990 


FELLOWSHIP  HAPPENINGS 


Our  Brothers  in  Brazil 


The  spiritual  high  points  of  my  life  have  been 
visits  to  mission  fields.  I've  had  seven  of  them,  and 
every  one  has  been  a  thriller.  1  confessed  this  to 
a  veteran  missionary,  and  said  it's  probably  true 
because  I  stay  such  a  short  time.  He  said.  "No,  it's 
always  the  same."  This  seems  to  me  a  great  incen- 
tive for  becoming  a  life-long  missionary. 

So.  when  Eddie  Miller  and  our  Brethren  in  Brazil 
invited  me  to  minister  ten  days  last  November,  1 
was  eager  to  go.  Here  are  my  impressions  and  sug- 
gestions. They  bear  no  official  authority. 

The  Evangelical  Church  of  the  Brothers  of  Brazil 
(Portuguese  doesn't  have  a  word  for  Grace)  were 
meeting  November  22-26.  1989.  for  their  Thirtieth 
Annual  Convention.  Their  program  honored 
"Jeronimo"  ("Jerome"  Keith  Altig)  as  founder  of 
the  mission  more  than  forty  years  ago.  The  con- 
verts of  our  pioneers  are  still  the  pillars  of  the 
church. 

The  convention  met  in  the  Marambia  church  in 
a  suburb  of  Belem,  a  city  of  over  one-and-a-half- 
million  people  on  the  south  shore  at  the  mouth  of 
the  Amazon  River.  We  have  about  a  dozen  chur- 
ches in  the  area,  and  a  dozen  more  spread  from 
Macapa  in  the  north  to  Brasilia  inland  and 
Uberlandia  in  the  south.  Most  of  the  churches  were 
represented  at  the  convention. 

A  new  generation 

is  now  arising 

to  lead 

our  churches  in  Brazil. 

It  was  great  to  see  my  missionary  friends  on 
their  own  turf.  I  have  known  most  of  them  since 
school  days,  but  had  never  seen  them  function  as 
Brazilians.  As  on  other  mission  fields,  the  spiritual 
appetite  was  keen,  the  singing  exuberant,  the  food 
delicious,  and  the  hospitality  overwhelming. 

At  their  request  I  spoke  to  the  convention  each 
evening  on  the  person  and  work  of  the  Holy  Spirit, 
and  conducted  a  series  of  seminars  for  pastors  and 
leaders  on  the  same  theme.  Why  so  much  interest 
in  the  Holy  Spirit?  They  are  troubled  by  the  same 
question  we  often  hear  at  home,  "Why  are  charis- 


by  Russ  Ogden 


matic  churches  growing  faster  than  ours?"  (My 
answer  won't  fit  in  this  article.)  Pray  for  a  greater 
realization  of  the  power  of  God's  Spirit  in  the  lives 
of  our  brothers  and  sisters  in  Brazil  (and  in  the 
U.S.)  as  we  labor  with  Christ  to  build  his  church. 

A  new  generation  is  now  arising  to  lead  our  chur- 
ches in  Brazil.  The  president  of  this  convention 
was  Pastor  Ivanildo  TVinidade.  His  father  was  led 
to  Christ  and  trained  by  "Amazon  Bill"  Burk, 
started  six  churches  along  the  river,  and  has  been 
pastor  at  Macapa  since  1966.  His  sister  was  con- 
vention choir  director,  and  his  brothers  are  active 
in  the  churches. 

Ivanildo  is  a  graduate  of  the  University  of  Belem, 
and  of  Grace  Theological  Seminary  at  Winona 
Lake,  Indiana.  He  is  a  gifted  preacher  and  leader 
who  has  a  vision  for  reaching  all  of  Brazil  with  the 
gospel.  He  supports  his  family  by  promoting 
tourist  products  for  the  State  of  Para,  and  editing 
their  English  publications. 

Most  of  the  pastors  are  young  men  with  families. 
All  of  them  work  part  time  Jobs  to  support  their 
families.  This  is  a  hardship  on  both  churches  and 
families.  Many  are  discouraged  and  thinking  of 
leaving  the  ministry.  Some  of  their  wives  are  urg- 
ing them  to  do  so.  The  problem  is  not  lack  of 
dedication,  but  the  stringent  demands  of  survival. 

Financial  help  is  a  great  need  in  our  Brazilian 
churches  --  as  in  all  economically  emerging  coun- 
tries. The  inflation  rate  (2,000  percent  last  year) 
raises  costs  faster  than  incomes.  It  takes  all  the 
work  a  family  can  do  to  put  food  on  the  table  and 
clothes  on  their  backs.  They  simply  have  no 
resources  for  paying  a  pastor  adequately.  A  salary 
of  only  $100  a  week  would  enable  a  pastor  to  give 
full  time  ministry  to  his  church. 

Neither  do  they  have  resources  to  pay  for  church 
buildings.  The  Marambaia  church  where  the  con- 
vention met  is  led  by  Pastor  Tiago  (James,  in 
English).  A  wall  was  knocked  down  to  combine  two 
large  rooms,  creating  an  auditorium  that  will  seat 
about  300  people.  The  church  has  a  goal  of 
reaching  400  people.  An  attached  building  next 
door  is  for  sale,  and  could  be  used  now  for  Sunday 
School.  The  cost  is  $20,000  --  little  to  us,  but  out 
of  reach  to  them.  Many  of  our  Brazilian  church 
buildings  were   provided  by  gifts  of  love  from 


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FELLOWSHIP  HAPPENINGS 


Christians  in  the  United  States.  More  love  of  this 
kind  will  enable  more  church  growth  in  Brazil. 

Our  Mid-Atlantic  Grace  Brethren  Churches  en- 
couraged the  Brazilian  pastors  by  helping  them  at- 
tend a  training  seminar  in  Brasilia  January  29  to 
February  2,  1990.  "Generation  90"  drew 
evangelical  leaders  from  many  countries  and  of- 
fered a  life-transforming  view  of  Christian 
ministry.  The  cost  in  U.S.  money  was  only  $100 
per  man  for  the  entire  five  days,  including 
transportation,  room,  and  meals.  We  asked  each 
church  to  sponsor  one  pastor.  The  gifts  were 
enough  for  a  dozen  men,  but  only  seven  were  able 
to  go.  The  balance  of  the  fund  will  be  used  for  other 
projects  to  help  the  churches. 

Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Missions  recognizes  the 
need  for  American  churches  to  encourage  sister 
churches  in  other  countries.  We  cannot  give  to  indi- 
viduals (our  tax  laws  forbid  this),  but  churches  can 
help  other  churches.  We  recognize  the  danger  of 
developing  dependence  upon  the  United  States  sub- 
sidies; but  we  also  recognize  the  Christian  mandate 
to  show  God's  love  to  our  brothers  by  sharing  our 
"material  possessions"  (I  John  3:16-18).  As  we  move 
toward  an  International  Fellowship  of  Grace 
Brethren  Churches  -  our  target  date  is  1995  -  1 
believe  this  kind  of  tangible  love  will  be  essential. 

Ivanildo  TWnidade  will  be  in  the  U.S.  this  sum- 
mer to  enlist  our  churches  at  home  in  working 
partnerships  with  our  churches  in  Brazil.  He  will 
have  a  list  of  church  growth  priorities  developed 
in  Brazil.  I  have  agreed  to  help  as  his  contact  per- 
son in  the  U.S.  If  you  want  information  about 
Ivanildo's  visit  and  Brazil  church  partnerships, 
please  get  in  touch  with  me. 

In  my  opinion,  it  is  time  for  us  who  have  so 
much,  to  share  our  substance  with  our  brothers 
and  sisters  who  have  so  little.  Our  investment  is 
in  making  disciples  of  Jesus  Christ  in  all  nations. 
The  benefits  are  eternal. 


Russ  Ogden  is  pastor  of  the  Grace  Brethren  Church.  Lanham. 
Maryland.  He  is  also  a  member  of  the  Brethren  Missionary 
Herald  Co.  Board  of  Trustees. 


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Pastors  on  platform  at  convention 


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Convention  choir,  led  by  Celeste  Hodgdon  (Ivanildo's 
sister  married  Hodgdon's  son) 


Marambia  Church,  where  National  Convention  met 


Pastor  Tiago,  Eddie  Miller,  Ivanildo  Trinidade 


New  baptistry  in  remodeled  Marambia  church 


Dorothy  Hodgdon  on  the  Casio  Keyboard,  and  Daniel  (a 
pastor's  son,  age  14]  on  electric  guitar 


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Spiritually  United 

by  Larry  N.  Chamberlain 


X  he  Grace  Brethren 
Home  Missions  Council 
is  committed  to  the 
establishment  of  new 
Grace  Brethren  Chur- 
ches throughout  North 
America.  Reaching  the 
nations  of  our  world 
with  the  Gospel  of 
Christ  should  be  the 
highest  priority  on  all  of 
our  agendas,  consistent 
with  the  post-Resur- 
rection commands  of 
Christ  recorded  in  Mat- 
thew and  Acts: 


Larry  Chamberlain  is  Execu- 
tive Director  of  the  Grace  Bre- 
thren Home  Missions  Council, 
Inc. 


Go  therefore  and  make  disciples 
of  all  nations  .  .  .  (Matt.  28:19) 

You  shall  be  my  witnesses  ...  to  the 
remotest  part  of  the  earth.  (Acts  1:8) 


The  Apostle  Peter,  following  the  dramatic.  Spirit- 
filling  experience  on  the  day  of  Pentecost,  preached 
a  powerful  sermon  to  the  crowds  of  people  who  had 
gathered  to  hear  the  apostles  speaking  in  different 
languages.  Three  thousand  of  this  multi-national 
crowd  immediately  responded  to  Peter's  message 
and  were  baptized! 

I  believe  that  the  task  of  reaching 

our  world  for  Christ  was  never 

intended  to  be  a  solo  effort;  rather, 

it  is  a  shared  responsibility. 

These  converts  represented  the  first  recorded 
group  of  believers  in  the  church  age.  What 
characterized  their  unified  response  to  the  Gospel? 
How  can  we,  in  our  churches  today,  be  encouraged 
by  their  spiritual  unity  as  we  seek  to  fulfill  the 


commands  of  Christ?  Please  read  the  exciting  text 
of  Acts  2:37-47,  reproduced  on  the  opposite  page. 

I  see  in  these  verses  three  factors 
which  created  a  significant  sense 
of  spiritual  unity  in  the  hearts  of 
these    new    believers.    In    verses 
37-41,  there  is  A  Shared  Objec- 
tive .  .  .  they  were  spiritually 
united  behind  a  common  cause.  What  united 
them  that  day  was  a  common  submission  to  the 
claims  of  Christ  and  a  united  response  to  the  global 
message  of  the  Gospel  .  .  .  "For  the  promise  is  for 
you  and  your  children,  and  for  all  who  are  far  off, 
as  many  as  the  Lord  our  God  shall  call  to  Himself." 
Our  churches  today  must  be  challenged  to  place 
the  Great  Commission,  the  global  message  of  the 
Gospel,  at  the  top  of  their  agendas.  How  distracted 
we  become  with  lesser  things  in  our  programming. 
The  church  today  must  rethink  its  focus,  redirect 
its  engergies,  reprioritize  its  agenda,  and  collective- 
ly, with  spiritual  unity,  cross  geographic  and  ethnic 
boundaries,  .  .  .  yes,  even  the  high  fences  of  indif- 
ference .  .  .  reaching  the  nations  of  the  world  for 
Jesus  Christ. 

Second,    these   early   believers 
sensed  A  Shared  Responsibili- 
ty ..  .  they  were  spiritually 
united  with  prayer  and  sup- 
port. From  the  very  beginning, 
the    early    church    taught    us 
selflessness,  not  selfishness.  They  taught  us  how  to 
look  out  for  one  another,  totally  contrary  to  the 
American  philosophy  of  "looking  out  for  number 
one."  They  pooled  their  resources,  they  gave  of 
themselves.  Their  response  was  spontaneous  and 
generous,  a  natural  spill-over  of  their  new-found  faith 
in  Christ.   Our  church-planters  in  America  and 
around  the  world  need  our  prayers  and  financial 
support.  How  much  more  could  be  done  in  Great 
Commission  outreach  if  our  giving  today  followed 
the  example  of  spontaneous,  sacrificial  generosity 
demonstrated  by  these  new  believers  in  Jerusalem. 


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Third,    there   was   A   Shared 
Celebration   .   .    .   they  were 
spiritually    united    with  joy 
and  praise.  The  early  church 
was  characterized  by  mutual  en- 
couragement, not  criticism.  They 
came  together,  some  in  the  midst  of  significant 
persecution,  for  the  purpose  of  praising  God  and 
encouraging  one  another. 

When  we  come  together  as  groups  of  churches, 
on  district  or  national  levels,  we  ought  to  celebrate 
our  victories  and  uphold  one  another  in  our  strug- 
gles. We  should  celebrate  the  new  churches 
established  in  the  USA  and  in  nations  abroad.  We 
need  to  present,  with  joy  and  praise,  our  church- 
planters  and  their  families  as  the  courageous  heros 
that  they  are.  conquering  new  frontiers  at  the  cut- 
ting edge  of  the  Great  Commission.  They  need  to 
hear  our  applause  and  our  words  of  appreciation. 

I  believe  that  the  task  of  reaching  our  world  for 
Christ  was  never  intended  to  be  a  solo  effort; 
rather,  it  is  a  shared  responsibility,  as  we  spiritual- 
ly unite  behind  a  common  cause.  The  task  is  too 
large  to  accomplish  alone.  And  with  generous 
prayer  and  support  we  must  labor  together  in  an 
environment  of  joy  and  praise. 

God  has  uniquely  prepared  the  Fellowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches  to  meet  the  significant 
challenges  and  opportunities  of  this  next  decade 
and  the  century  beyond.  We  must  stand  together 
in  our  commitment  to  Christ  and  to  His  Word,  and 
to  the  world  for  whom  He  died.  We  must  stand 
together,  with  oneness  of  purpose  and  resolve. 
Spiritually  united,  we  can  usher  in  a  decade  not 
of  decline  or  dissension,  but  a  decade  of  renewed 
dependency  upon  God  and  an  accelerated  ad- 
vancement of  the  Gospel  of  Jesus  Christ  in 
America  and  around  the  world. 


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Acts  2:37-47  (NASB) 


37  Now  when  they  heard  this,  they  were 
pierced  to  the  heart,  and  said  to  Peter 
and  the  rest  of  the  apostles.  '"Brethren, 
what  shall  we  do?" 

38  And  Peter  said  to  them.  "Repent,  and  let 
each  one  of  you  be  baptized  in  the  name 
of  Jesus  Christ  for  the  forgiveness  of 
your  sins;  and  you  shall  receive  the  gift 
of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

39  "For  the  promise  is  for  you  and  your 
children,  and  for  all  who  are  far  off.  as 
many  as  the  Lx)rd  our  God  shall  call  to 
Himself." 

40  And  with  many  other  words  he  solemn- 
ly testified  and  kept  on  exhorting  them, 
saying.  "Be  saved  from  this  perverse 
generation!" 

41  So  then,  those  who  had  received  his  word 
were  baptized;  and  there  were  added  that 
day  about  three  thousand  souls. 

42  And  they  were  continually  devoting 
themselves  to  the  apostles'  teaching  and 
to  fellowship,  to  the  breaking  of  bread 
and  to  prayer. 

43  And  everyone  kept  feeling  a  sense  of 
awe;  and  many  wonders  and  signs  were 
taking  place  through  the  apostles. 

44  And  all  those  who  had  believed  were 
together,  and  had  all  things  in  common; 

45  and  they  began  selling  their  property 
and  possessions,  and  were  sharing  them 
with  all,  as  anyone  might  have  need. 

46  And  day  by  day  continuing  with  one 
mind  in  the  temple,  and  breaking  bread 
from  house  to  house,  they  were  taking 
their  meals  together  with  gladness  and 
sincerity  of  heart, 

47  praising  God,  and  having  favor  with  all 
the  people.  And  the  Lord  was  adding  to 
their  number  day  by  day  those  who  were 
being  saved. 


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Mayport,     FL,     Chaplain 
John  Diaz,  US  Navy  -  'We  had 

a  very  successful  marriage  enrich- 
ment weekend  with  Dr.  Randy 
Poyner.  Ten  couples  attended  of 
which  eight  were  new  to  the 
chapel.  We  praise  God,  too,  for  the 
salvation  of  a  young  Navy  father 
of  two  children.  We  had  a  new 
record  attendance  in  January  of  90  in  our  Sunday 
School  program." 

Ocala,  FL,  Pastor  Chuck  Davis  -  "Our 
building  program  was  completed  and  the  con- 
gregation held  their  first  services  in  the  new 
building  on  January  28,  and  a  baptismal  service 
was  held  the  second  Sunday.  First-time  visitors  are 
present  at  almost  every  service.  Plans  are  being 
made  now  to  launch  out  into  the  community  with 
the  Gospel."  (Dedication  service  was  March  31.) 

McAllen,  TX,  Pastor  Bob 
Soto  -  "Our  youth  program 
recently  had  an  'All-Night  Shut- 
in.'  At  one  point  there  were  32 
young  people  attending.  It  was  a 
very  fruitful  event  with  six 
teenagers  coming  to  know  the 
Lord.  I  also  had  an  opportunity  to 
meet  with  parents  of  three  of  the 
teens,  and  they  expressed  great  interest  in  atten- 
ding our  church." 

Macedonia,  OH,  Pastor  Ron  Boehm   -   "In 

1986  (our  first  full  year)  we  averaged  52  in  worship 
and  36  in  Sunday  School.  This  past  year  we 
averaged  92  and  58.  We  have  received  $16,017.61 
toward  the  Building  Fund  since  paying  off  our 
land.  General  Fund  offerings  have  averaged 
$898.07,  or  nearly  $100  more  per  week  than  we 
anticipated  at  the  beginning  of  the  year.  Conse- 
quently, $4,893  was  sent  out  to  missions,  over 
$500  more  than  we  had  budgeted.  PTL!" 

Seattle,  WA,  Pastor  Bob  Gentzel  "The 
planning  team  has  begun  to  worship  together  on 
Sunday  morning.  About  27  of  us  were  involved  in 
the  planning  for  our  birthday  service  on  April  15." 
(152  attended  the  inaugural  service.) 

Atlanta,  GA,  Pastor  Ernest  Usher  -  "Attend- 
ance has  remained  steady,  although  it  has  not  in- 
creased. However,  our  membership  has  increased  by 
eleven!  We  had  the  great  Joy  of  baptizing  eleven  peo- 
ple, nine  as  the  result  of  confession  of  salvation  and 
two  from  another  denomination." 

Saratoga  Springs,  NY,  Pastor  Dale  Jenks 

-  "Things  are  progressing  nicely  so  far  this  year. 
A  family  of  six  has  joined  us  from  the  Island  Pond, 


VT,  church.  This  not  only  broadens  our  financial 
base  but  also  gives  us  much  needed  help  in  our 
Christian  Education  department  and  in  music.  A 
young  Navy  couple  has  also  started  attending  and 
give  every  indication  of  continuing.  This  will  give 
us  contacts  with  others  at  the  local  Navy  base." 

Mishawaka,  IN,  Pastor  Scott  Weaver  --  "Our 
attendance  in  the  AM  service  is  20  percent  ahead 
of  last  year's.  We  have  a  new  young  man  attending 
whom  we  are  discipling.  David  Newhouse,  a  new 
member,  is  doing  a  great  Job  as  Music  Director." 

Belmont  Heights,  CA,  Pastor  Greg  Perry  - 

"Since  January  first,  six  people  have  come  to  know 
Jesus  Christ  as  their  personal  Savior.  We  have 
celebrated  five  baptisms.  Our  offering  has  grown 
significantly." 

NE  Columbus,  OH,  Pastors  Will  Marling 
and  Perry  Huesmann  -  "We  have  been  public 
since  March  25  (PTL!)  There  is  excitement  and 
momentum.  The  church  family  really  does  want 
to  reach  unsaved  people.  We  continue  to  grow. 
What  a  joy  to  be  in  God's  commission!" 

NE  Indianapolis,  IN,  Pastors  Al  Edgington 
and  Ron  Smals  -  "The  Smals  are  now  settled  in 
Indy,  and  the  Edgingtons  moved  to  the  area  in  late 
March.  Another  family  has  already  moved  to  In- 
dianapolis as  well.  The  Indy  team  has  been  travel- 
ing to  Indiana  District  churches,  as  well  as  others, 
to  encourage  prayer  support  for  this  new  endeavor. 
Many  folks  in  the  northeast  area  are  responding 
positively  to  the  new  church."  (First  public  worship 
services  were  held  on  Easter  Sunday.) 

Anchorage,  AK,  Pastor 
Brian  Chronister  -  "Attendance 
in  January  averaged  250  people 
which  was  a  dramatic  increase 
from  the  average  of  217  in 
December.  Suddenly  we  are  strug- 
gling to  provide  adequate  parking 
and  seating.  We  started  a 
children's  church  service  which 
enabled  us  to  dismiss  the  kids  early  and  provide 
more  seating  for  adults.  But  this  is  not  going  to  be 
enough.  In  mid-February  we  had  293  in  attend- 
ance and  were  overwhelmed!" 


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BRETHREN  EVANGELISTIC  MINISTRIES 


My  Home  Church  .  .  • 

A  Look  at  the  Evangelism  of  our  Influence 

by  Ron  E.  Thompson 


Today  I  visited  my  home  church.  I  see  changes 
everywhere.  The  building  is  new,  as  are  many  of 
the  people  who  have  become  members  since  I 
moved  away.  Wow!  Has  it  been  37  years  already 
since  I  was  a  part  of  the  teen  group  there?  A 
beautiful  new  edifice  now  sits  miles  away  from  the 
little  wooden  frame  building  where  I  first  attend- 
ed as  a  junior  boy.  Modern  heating  and  air- 
conditioning  have  replaced  the  old  pot-bellied 
stove  that  stood  near  the  door  of  the  place  where 
once  I  worshipped.  Spacious  and  neatly-decorated 
classrooms  bring  to  mind  memories  of  green 
burlap  divider  screens  that  served  as  walls  where 
1  sat  in  Sunday  School.  The  old  upright  piano  on 
which  I  nervously  played  hymns  for  the  congrega- 
tion to  sing  has  given  way  to  an  electronic  digital 
organ  and  a  modern,  console  piano.  But  some 
things  never  change!  On  a  poster  still  at  the  front 
of  the  beautiful  new  sanctuary  are  those  same 
familiar  words  we  quoted  every  month  when  some- 
one had  a  birthday.  I  vividly  remember  the  tears 
welling  up  in  my  grandmother's  eyes  as  she  stood 
one  Sunday  while  everyone  in  the  congregation 
quoted  that  meaningful  poem: 

Many  happy  returns  on  the  day  of  thy  birth. 
May  sunshine  and  gladness  be  given. 
And  may  the  dear  Father  prepare  thee  on  earth 
For  a  beautiful  birthday  in  Heaven! 

I  miss  those  saints  who  made  such  a  profound 
impression  on  my  life.  Some  of  them  have  long 
since  been  promoted  to  Heaven,  but  their  finger- 
prints are  still  on  me.  Part  of  what  I  am  today  is 
the  direct  result  of  their  prayers,  support  and  love 
for  me.  Had  it  not  been  for  them,  I  wonder  who, 
or  what,  or  where  would  I  be?  Directly  or  indirect- 
ly they  discipled  me  by  their  words  and  ways. 

Today  I  stood  in  the  pulpit  and  preached  in  my 
home  church.  Jesus  spoke  about  how  a  prophet 
has  little  or  no  honor  in  his  own  country,  yet  I  felt 
exceptionally  honored  to  be  where  I  am  today.  I 

respected  and  revered  "Preacher"  H the 

man  I  remember  most  behind  this  sacred  desk.  He 
left  his  mark  upon  my  life.  Now  that  I  have  been 
a  pastor,  I  too  can  appreciate  the  privilege  and 
honor  of  ministering  to  God's  people.  What  an 
awesome  responsibility  it  is  to  shepherd  the  flock 


of  God  over  which  He  has  made  us  overseers.  How 
I  pray  that  my  words  and  my  life  will  impact  the 
lives  of  others  as  I  was  ministered  to  in  this  place. 

Today  I  worshipped  God  in  my  home  church. 
Some  folks  look  familiar,  but  many  1  do  not  know. 
I  am  singing  and  praying  with  a  different  genera- 
tion now.  These  are  the  children  and  relatives  of 
those  who  were  my  elders  when  I  was  younger. 
The  influence  and  legacy  of  those  who  have  gone 
on  before  me  is  still  strangely  present.  It  is 
manifested  in  their  children.  As  I  engage  in  some 
humor  with  two  retirees  I  recall  that  twinkle  in 
their  mother's  eye  when  this  sage  of  the  church 
laughed  with  me  as  a  preacher  boy,  then  gave  me 

some  wise  counsel.  1  miss  Mrs.  C "s  fancy 

hats  and  those  touching  children's  stories  she 
often  told.  But  I  caught  a  glimpse  of  her  en- 
thusiasm as  I  greeted  and  looked  into  the  eyes  of 
David,  her  son.  I  observed  some  of  that  meek  and 

quiet  spirit  of  Ethel  J as  her  daughter 

served  me  punch  at  a  reception  in  the  fellowship 
hall  last  night. 

Yes,  there  are  also  the  familiar  faces  of  people 
who  still  worship  at  the  church,  entire  families 
who  have  stood  faithful  through  the  years.  How 
blessed  I  am  because  God  gave  me  Thelma,  my 
wife  of  33  years,  from  one  of  them.  This  is  the  place 
where  I  spent  much  of  my  life  as  a  child  and 
teenager.  Here  is  where  I  was  introduced  to  the 
Savior  and  challenged  to  serve  Him.  My  spiritual 
roots  go  deep  into  the  heart  of  this  church:  not  this 
building,  but  this  body  of  believers.  Whatever  I  am 
today  1  am  because  of  God's  grace,  but  people 
played  an  important  and  vital  role  in  it  all.  How 
I  thank  them  for  their  prayers,  their  faith  and  pa- 
tience, their  investment  in  my  life.  And  thank  You, 
Lord  Jesus,  for  giving  me  an  opportunity  to  visit 
my  home  church  once  again! 


Rev.  Ron  Thompson  is  the  Executive  Director  of 
Brethren  Evangelistic  Ministries.  He  served  for  1 7 
years  as  pastor  of  the  Patterson  Memorial  Grace 
Brethren  Church  in  Roanoke.  Virginia,  and  for  five 
years  as  pastor  of  the  Grace  Brethren  Church  in 
Richmond.  Virginia. 


HERALD/  May  15,  1990 


13 


WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 


Eocus  On  SMM  --  WMC's  Daughter! 


Thank  You  .  .  .  WMC! 

The  month  of  May  brings  to  mind  the  special  holi- 
day known  as  "Mother's  Day"  As  I  think  of  a 
mother/child  relationship,  1  am  reminded  of  the 
parenting  role  WMC  has  with  our  SMM  program. 
WMC  has  consistently  overseen  the  needs  of  SMM, 
provided  financially  and  given  prayer  support  and 
spiritual  direction.  Just  as  a  mother  oversees  the 
needs  of  her  child,  so  WMC  provides  for  the  girls  of 
our  fellowship  involved  in  SMM. 

This  past  year,  WMC  has  provided  financially  by 
encouraging  each  WMC  member  to  contribute  $3 
to  SMM.  This  support,  while  being  a  small  amount 
for  each  member,  collectively  totals  over  $11,000. 
WMC  has  faithfully  given  input  to  our  revisions 
whether  through  participating  as  SMM  cabinet 
members  or  as  one  who  has  reviewed  the  revisions 
and  given  input.  WMC  members  serve  as  SMM 
leaders  providing  hands-on  involvement  in  the  lives 
of  our  SMM  girls. 

Our  WMC  ladies  have  faithfully  provided  the 
prayer  support  that  is  the  foundation  upon  which 
we  have  based  our  SMM  revisions.  The  prayers  of 
WMC  along  with  our  SMM  leaders  are  allowing  us 
to  realize  our  goal  of  completing  the  revisions  and 
meeting  our  target  date  of  July  6  to  have  Books  1-6 
available  for  sale. 


NEW  IDEA!  BrookviUe,  OH  WMC  ladies  have  sweat 
shirts  with  our  WMC  logo  on  them.  They  are  available 
for  all  the  ladies  in  the  district,  with  a  small  profit  going 
to  a  missionary  project.  Modeling  the  sweatshirts  are 
Sally  Neely  and  Margaret  McBride  of  the  BrookviUe  WMC. 


Just  as  many  of  us  have  expressed  our  love  and 
appreciation  to  our  mothers  this  month,  we  at  CE 
National  and  the  girls  of  our  fellowship  involved  in 
SMM  want  to  express  our  gratitude  and  sincere  ap- 
preciation to  the  ladies  of  WMC.  Your  investment  is 
one  that  will  return  eternal  rewards. 


FROM  THE  PAST 

In  1939,  4  months  after  the  beginning  of  WMC, 
the  president,  Mrs,  Homer  Kent,  Sr  wrote  the  follow- 
ing letter  to  councils,  which  was  printed  in  the 
Herald: 

"Several  months  have  passed  since  we  stepped  out 
upon  faith  to  undertake  a  new  ministry  for  our  Lx)rd. 
We  began  in  such  an  pretentious  manner,  yet  so 
much  has  already  transpired.  We  cannot  help  but 
witness  the  hand  of  blessing  upon  our  efforts.  We 
began  with  no  financial  endowment  -  in  fact,  we 
began  with  a  very  loose  organization.  But  these  very 
facts  have  thrust  us  upon  Him  to  clear  each  step  of 
the  way.  We  have  His  inexhaustible  grace  as  our  en- 
dowment, and  what  more  could  any  child  of  God 
need?" 

WMC  Offering: 

March,  April,  May 

Fbreign  Missions 

Goal:  $9,000 

Send  before  June  10, 


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by  Margaret  Jensen 

On  February  19.  1934  Margaret  Jensen  entered  Chicago's 
Norwegian  American  Hospital  to  begin  her  nurse's  training. 
Here  you  will  meet  many  of  the  patients,  co-workers  and 
doctors  she  met  over  the  years,  share  their  suffering  and 
their  triumphs  and  marvel  at  the  power  of  faith  and 
dedication. 

THEY  FOUND  THE  SECRET 

by  V.  Raymond  Edman 

"Every  now  and  then,"  writes  V.  Raymond  Edman,  "we 
come  across  a  life  that  is  radiant,  revealing  a  richness,  a 
warmth,  a  triumph  that  intrigues  and  challenges  us."  These 
are  the  kinds  of  lives  to  offer  as  models  for  our  young  peo- 
ple, for  ourselves.  This  book  traces  the  lives  of  20  such  peo- 
ple .  .  .  D.  L.  Moody,  Walter  Wilson,  J.  Hudson  Taylor  and  17 
others. 

BEYOND  THE  GREAT  DARKNESS 

by  Barbara  Flory  Reed 

A  thrilling  story  of  modern  missionary  pioneering  in  the 
jungles  of  the  Philippines.  Russell  and  Barbara  Reed  thought 
they  had  spent  eight  "fruitless"  years  learning  the  Tkwbuid 
language  .  .  .  but  God  used  them  in  a  marvelous  way. 

WMC  Study  Guide  for  1990-1991 

THE  FRIENDSHIPS  OF  WOMEN 

by  Dee  Brestin 

She  will  make  you  cry  and  laugh  as  she  takes  a  close  look 
at  the  power  and  pain  in  female  relationships. 

For  other  WMC  literature  remember  to  use  the  WMC  order 
blank  and  send  it  to  the  WMC  literature  secretary. 


ORDER  FORM 

n   VIOLETS  FOR  MISTER  B,  $7.95  retail. 

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retail. 

D  Purchase  all  three  WMC  books  for  the 
special  price  of  $17.75  ($19.85  retail). 

copies  of  study  guide.  The  FYiendship 

of  Women  @  $6.95  each. 

copies  of  the  Leader's  Guide  @  $5.95. 

set  of  two  audio  cassettes  of  the  study 

guide  @  $12.95. 

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publishers  Increase  prices.  If  only  one  book 
Is  ordered,  please  add  $1.25  for  postage. 
Please  Include  your  check  or  money  order 
and  BMH  pays  postage  charges. 

Send  to: 

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HERALD/  May  15,  1990 


15 


MONDAY,  JULY  30,  1990 


at  the  National  Conference  in  Richmond,  Virginia 
at  the  Marriott  Hotel  •  8:15  a.m.  -  3:30  p.m. 


FEATURED  SPEAKER 

REV.  ROD  TOEWS 

"Challenge  for 
the  Ministry  Mindset" 

Rev.  Toews  has  experience  in 

church  planting,  and  has  served  as 

Director  of  Christian  Education  for 

a  local  church,  as  Senior  Pastor, 

and  as  a  staff  member  with  Gospel 

Light  Publishers.  He  is  presently 

Director  of  Educational  Ministries  of  Scripture  Press 

Publications.  Rev.  Toews  is  an  excellent  and 

challenging  communicator. 


DINNER  PROGRAM 

OPERATION  BARNABAS 

Two  high  school  aged  ministry 

teams  and  their  leaders  will 

challenge  through  music,  drama 

testimonies  and  more. 

The  Dinner  Program  will  also 
include  National  CE  reports,  and 
the  Corporation  Meeting. 


EDUCATION  SEMINARS 

Thirty  three  practical  SEMINARS 
from  which  to  choose.  You  select  three. 

Some  of  the  topics  include; 

How  to  Set  an  Effective  Ciiurch 

Calendar  for  Evangelism 

How  "Churches  Alive"  Could 

Strengthen  a  Discipleship  Ministry 

How  to  Build  an  Effective  Youth 

IViinistry 

Biblical  Management  of  Personal 

Finances 

Assistance  for  Sunday  School 

Superintendents 

How  to  Cope  with  Life  in  a  Fishbowl 

(Pastors  and  Wives  only) 

How  to  Build  Effective  Pre-School 

Ministries 

Spiritual  Warfare  In  and  Out  of  the  USA 

How  to  set  a  Church  Budget, 

Accountability  and  Controls 

Strategies  for  Strengthening  Marriage 

and  Family 

Strategies  to  Develop  Strong  Churches 

How  to  Build  an  Effective  Twenties 

Ministry 

How  to  Develop  Backyard  Bible  Clubs 

How  the  FGBC  Strategy  Can  Help  Our 

Churches 

How  to  Be  a  Leader  People  Will  Follow 

How  to  Reach  the  Foreigner  Next  Door 


Sponsored  by  CE  National  for  the  Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren  Churches.  These  seminars  are  available 
at  no  charge  to  all  attenders  of  the  Annual  Conference  for  Grace  Brethren  Churches. 
P.O.  Box  365,  Winona  Lake,  Indiana  46590  •  219-267-6622 


NATIONAL  CONFERENCE 


YOU  ARE  INVITED  TO 

FELLOWSHIP  OF 
GRACE  BRETHREN  CHURCHES 
1990  NATIONAL  CONFERENCE 

July  28th  -  August  2nd 
RICHMOND,  VIRGINIA 

BONDING  TOGETHER  FOR  MINISTRY 

PROGRAM  HIGHLIGHTS: 

•  Come  and  go  RECEPTION  -  Sat.  7/28.  7:00-9:00 
p.m.  Fellowship  with  friends  and  meet  some  of 
our  leaders. 

•  SUNDAY  WORSHIP  &  MODERATOR  ROGER 
PEUGH'S  MESSAGE  -  Sun.  7/29,  9:00  a.m. 
Great  music,  wonderful  worship  and  a  powerful 
challenge. 

•  GRAND  MISSIONS  RALLY  (Foreign  &  Home)  - 
Sun.  7/29,  7:00  p.m.  Meet  our  missionaries  and 
hear  the  up-to-date  reports. 

•  CE  NATIONAL  DAY  -  Developing  a  Ministry 
Mindset  -  All  day  Monday,  7/30.  A  great  day  full 
of  challenges  and  seminars  galore. 

•  Tbesday,  Wednesday  &  Thursday  will  be  three 
exciting  days  packed  with  Bible  Hour 
Challenges,  Prayer  Times,  Conference  Business 
and  the  organizational  meetings  of  the  Women's 
Missionary  Council,  Grace  Brethren  Men  and 
Grace  Brethren  Ministers.  After  lunch  enjoy  the 
Challenge  Hours  of  Grace  Schools  and  Grace 
Brethren  Home  and  Foreign  Missions. 

•  THE  GRAND  FINALE  CELEBRATION  will  be 
held  Thursday  at  7:30  p.m.  A  climax  of  great 
fellowship  and  rejoicing. 

•  Late  afternoons  and  evenings  on  Mon.-TUe.-Wed. 
will  be  open  for  special  ministry  and  sightseeing 
opportunities. 

CHILDCARE  AND  CHILDREN'S  CONFERENCE 

will  be  provided  at  the  hotel  during  all  the  regular 
sessions  of  the  Conference.  Nominal  daily  or 
weekly  fees  will  be  charged. 


THE  RICHMOND  MARRIOTT  IS  OUR  CONVEN- 
TION HOTEL 

At  500  E.  Broad  St.  in  downtown  Richmond  it  is 
located  right  next  door  to  the  new  Richmond 
Center  and  to  the  Sixth  Street  Marketplace  -  a 
unique  mall  where  you'll  enjoy  shopping  and 
eating. 

FOR  HOTEL  RESERVATON  FORMS  OR 
PROGRAM  SCHEDULES 

•  Please  contact  your  pastor  (Information  has  been 
sent  to  all  the  churches). 

•  Or  contact  our  Fellowship  Coordinator, 
Charles  Ashman.  P.O.  Box  386.  Winona  Lake,  IN 
46590.  Phone  (219)  269-1269. 

FOR  SPECIAL  FGBC  CONFERENCE  AIRFARES 
ON  UNITED  AIR  LINES  AND  FOR  SPECIAL 
CONFERENCE  AUTO  RENTAL  RATES: 

•  Call  Travelmore  -  "Ask  Mr.  Foster" 
1-800-348-2540.  Ask  for  "Group  Dept."  and  iden- 
tify yourself  as  Grace  Brethren  attending  the 
Conference  in  Richmond,  VA. 

(In  Indiana  the  number  is  1-800-541-5938). 

FOR  GROUND  TRANSPORTATION  FROM  AIR- 
PORT TO  HOTEL: 

•  When  you  arrive,  contact  Groome  Transportation 
in  Richmond  (804)  222-7222.  They  have  regular 
van  service  from  the  airport  to  the  hotel. 

FOR  TOURIST  INFORMATION: 

•  Write  to  the  Metropolitan  Richmond  Chamber  of 
Commerce,  300  E.  Main  St.,  Richmond,  VA 
23219.  Or  call  1-800-365-7272. 


OUR  CONFERENCE  HOTEL  IS  LOCATED  IN 
THE  VERY  HEART  OF  HISTORIC  AMERICA. 
There  are  numerous  historic,  cultural  and 
entertainment  attractions.  Richmond  itself  is 
full  of  interesting  places  to  visit.  Historic 
Williamsburg,  Jamestown  and  Washington  D.C. 
cire  a  short  trip  away.  Williamsburg  Pottery  and 


Kings  Dominion  theme  park  are  exciting 
possibilities.  SIGHTSEEING  TOURS  AND 
INFORMATION  will  be  available  at  the 
Hospitality  desk  at  the  Conference.  Plan  to 
come  early  and  see  on  your  own  or  join  one  of 
our  group  opportunities  during  the  conference 
or  on  the  FRIDAY  AFTER  CONFERENCE. 


HERALD/  May  15,  1990 


17 


FELLOWSHIP  NEWS 


NEWS  UPDATE 


Louis  Huesmann,  former  pastor  of 
the  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Greater  Hartford,  Hartford,  CT,  has 
been  called  to  serve  as  the  new 
pastor  of  the  Grace  Brethren  Church 
of  Long  Beach,  CA.  He  began  his 
duties  there  on  May  1. 

Robert  Whited  has  announced  his 
retirement  as  pastor  of  the  Cherry 
Valley  Grace  Brethren  Church, 
Beaumont,  CA.  He  will  continue  to 
live  in  the  area.  The  new  pastor  of 
the  Cherry  Valley  Grace  Brethren 
Church  is  Robert  Kliewer,  former 
pastor  of  the  Grace  Brethren  Church 
of  Westminster,  CA. 

Mick  Roclofellow  pastor  of  the  First 
Brethren  Church  of  Buena  Vista,  VA, 
has  resigned  and  will  assume  the 
pastorate  of  the  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Lansing,  Ml. 

New   Grace    Brethren   churches 

desiring  official  membership  in  the 
Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren 
Churches  should  write  and  request 
an  F.G.B.C.  Membership  Application 
from  our  Fellowship  Coordinator, 
Charles  Ashman,  P.O.  Box  386, 
Winona  Lake,  IN  46590.  This 
application  should  be  secured  and 
returned  by  July  1  in  order  to  be 
processed  in  time  for  this  year's 
national  conference. 

Ed  Jackson,  director  of  Church- 
Planting  and  Development  for  Home 
Missions,  plans  to  retire  from  his  pre- 
sent ministry  in  October  of  this  year 
In  his  retirement  he  will  again  lead 
the  Grace  Brethren  Men's  organiza- 
tion as  he  did  some  twenty  years 
ago.  He  and  his  wife,  Polly,  will  move 
to  Columbus,  Ohio,  where  he  will 
maintain  an  office  in  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of  Worthington.  He 
will  be  assisting  the  districts  in  that 
area  as  a  consultant  in  church 
planting. 

A  new  daughter-church  is  being 
started  by  the  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Waynesboro,   Pennsyl- 

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vania.  Four  couples  from  the 
mother-church  will  be  assisting  in 
this  effort,  as  well  as  Home  Missions 
and  the  Mid-Atlantic  District.  Alan 
Clingan  has  been  called  as  pastor 
and  arrived  on  the  field  the  end  of 
May. 

Paul  Bauman  will  be  conducting  a 
tour  to  Jordan,  Israel,  Austria,  Ger- 
many, Holland,  and  the  world- 
famous  Passion  Play  in  Oberam- 
mergau.  Date  of  departure  is 
September  15,  1990.  If  interested, 
you  may  contact  Paul  Bauman  at 
214/758-8875;  or  write  to  RO.  Box 
8181,  Longview,  TX  75607 

Glen  Welborn,  interim  pastor  for  the 
past  16  months  at  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church,  Kenai,  Ak,  has 
completed  his  ministry  there  and 
returned  to  his  home  in  Leon,  lA.  (An 
interesting  testimony  of  God's  grace 
in  Glen's  life  appeared  in  the  Nov. 
1989  Brethren  Missionary  Herald.) 

For  those  interested  in  the  history 
of  Winona  Lake,  the  International 


Friendship  House  has  been  re- 
turned to  the  name  of  the 
Westminster  Hotel,  since  the  Free 
Methodist  Church  headquarters  has 
been  moved  to  Indianapolis.  There 
are  plans  to  use  the  area  surround- 
ing the  old  Free  Methodist  head- 
quarters with  multi-units  of  housing. 
It  would  involve  about  95  units  when 
completed. 

For  those  who  have  a  Fax  machine 
available  and  would  like  to  speed  up 
their  Sunday  School  orders,  the 
Brethren  Missionary  Herald  Co.  is 
now  accepting  orders  by  Fax.  Our 
number  for  this  special  service  is 
1-219-267-4745. 

Mrs.  Edith  Gingrich,  wife  of  Dr  Ray- 
mond Gingrich,  underwent  surgery 
in  Texas  in  early  April.  The  surgery 
was  for  the  repair  of  a  heart  valve. 
She  has  returned  to  her  home  at 
Grace  Village,  Winona  Lake,  In- 
diana. The  Gingrichs'  son,  Sam, 
who  is  a  physician,  returned  from 
Hawaii  to  accompany  his  parents  to 
Texas. 


Change  Your  Annual 

Barnhill,  Charles.  R.  1,  Box 
593,  Adrian,  PA  16210. 

Bryant,  Tom.  The  former 
pastor  of  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of 
Lynchburg,  VA,  is  no 
longer  associated  with 
the  Fellowship  of  Grace 
Brethren  Churches.  He 
should  be  removed  from 
the  Annual. 

Hay,  Chris.  406  McCullum 
Dr.,  Kenai,  AK  99611. 

Simmons,  Bernie,  6726 
Worthington-Galena  Rd., 
Worthington,  OH  43085. 

Smals,  Ron.  9324  Champ- 
ton  Dr,  Indianapolis,  IN 
46256. 

Vbung,  Emory  (Zeke).  The 
correct  address  is:  5321 
Sunrise  Ln.,  Charleston, 
WV  25313. 

Lynchburg,  VA.  The  Grace 
Brethren  Church's 
phone  number  is  in- 


correct and  should  be 
deleted. 

Weddings 

Krause:  Rhonda  Cox  and 
Bill  Krause,  Jr.,  were 
united  in  marriage  on 
March  31,  1990,  at  the 
l^eyersdale  Grace 
Brethren  Church, 
Meyersdale,  PA.  Larry 
Gegner,  pastor 

Deaths 

Landis,  Anna  E.,  71.  She 
was  a  special  member 
of  the  "Pearls  of 
Wisdom"  group  of  the 
Meyersdale  Grace 
Brethren  Church, 
Meyersdale,  PA.  Larry 
Gegner,  pastor. 

Landis,  Carrie  M.,  93, 
December  28,  1989.  She 
was  a  charter  member 
of  the  Jenners  Grace 
Brethren  Church, 


Jenners,  PA.  Max 
DeArmey  pastor 

IWoehler,  Chester  J.,  76, 
January  13,  1990.  He 
was  a  faithful  member 
of  the  Conemaugh 
Grace  Brethren  Church, 
Conemaugh,  PA.  Tom 
Goossens,  pastor. 

Parton,  Harry  E.,  92,  April 
11,  1990.  He  was  a 
60-year  member  of  the 
Harrah  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  Harrah,  WA. 
Chuck  Winter,  pastor 

Sheehan,  Zelda  P.,  79, 
March  8,  1990.  She  was 
a  member  of  the  Cone- 
maugh GBC,  Cone- 
maugh, PA.  Tom 
Goossens,  pastor 

Wall<er,  John  H.,  April  19, 
1990.  He  was  a  charter 
member  of  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church, 
Parkersburg,  WV. 
Richard  Placeway 
pastor 


HERALD/  May  15,  1990 


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The  struggle  to  plant  a  new  church  can 
be  very  lonely  unless  you  have  good  allies 
and  friends.  The  Grace  Brethren  Invest- 
ment Foundation  has  been  such  a  good 
friend  to  our  congregation  and  to  me  per- 
sonally. This  was  my  first  building  pro- 
gram as  a  pastor  so  I  was  easily  frightened 
and  intimidated.  The  team  at  GBIF  was 
far  more  encouraging  and  enthusiastic  in 
their  help  than  1  could  imagine  any  finan- 
cial organization  could  be. 


Pastor  Iferrj/  Hofecker 
Dublin,  Ohio 


They  were  patient  with  my  inexperience  and  accommodated 
several  crises  and  changes  which  came  up  in  our  program. 
We  went  through  three  major  changes  of  our  plans  as  our 
congregation  kept  growing  out  of  our  blueprints.  Each 
change  was  hassle-free.  This  spirit  of  cooperation  clearly 
revealed  that  GBIF  was  part  of  our  ministry  team.  Thanks 
to  our  friends  at  GBIF.  we  are  now  moving  into  a  building 
which  can  handle  708  people  at  one  service  and  we  have 
room  for  growth  because  of  their  ministry  skill  and  the 
faithfulness  and  ministry  heart  of  all  the  depositors.  We  have 
found  true  friends  and  allies. 


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EDITORIAL 


On  April  22nd  the  nation 
took  time  out  to  celebrate  the 
twentieth  anniversary  of  Earth 
Day.  There  were  celebrations 
all  over  the  place  and  in  all  of 
the  right  places  ...  on  the 
steps  of  the  Capital  in 
Washington  and  on  the  streets 
of  Chicago.  Just  about 
anyplace  or  everyplace  was  a 
good  place  for  Earth  Day. 
There  was  a  lot  of  cleaning  up 
after  Earth  Day  as  the 
celebrators  left  behind  a  lot  of 
work  for  the  street  crews.  It  is 
reported  that  there  were  more 
styrofoam  cups  left  over  than 
would  have  been  appropriate  -- 
the  litter  was  enough  to  lend 
credence  to  the  opinion  that 
the  message  was  not  getting 
through. 

Details  aside,  the  churches 
were  a  little  silent  to  the 
activities  and  seemed  hopeful 
that  the  whole  thing  might  go 
away.  I  must  personally  admit 
to  some  sense  of  frustration  to 
it  all.  Where  did  the  Christian 
community  fit  into  it  and  what 
is  our  position  on  Earth  Day 
and  the  environment? 

First  let  me  be  a  little  critical 
to  help  cover  some  feelings  of 
guilt.  I  did  not  hear  or  see  any 
mention  of  the  creator  of  the 
universe.  The  attention 
centered  on  doing  good  things 
to  keep  our  physical  universe 
a  bit  cleaner.  I  have  no  prob- 
lem with  this  because  we 
should  not  abuse  the  land 
about  us.  However,  the  ap- 
proach was  not  a  biblical  one 
and  the  general  approach  was 
as  though  there  was  not  a  God 
who  in  the  beginning  created 
the  heaven  and  the  earth.  It 
seemed  to  miss  the  point. 

I  do  not  want  to  excuse  our 
duties  as  Christians.  God 
created  the  heavens  and  the 
earth  and  the  major  problem 


is  that  we  Eire  aJl  fighting  the 
curse  that  God  put  on  the 
earth  because  of  the  sins  of  the 
first  couple.  They  were  ban- 
ished from  the  garden  because 
of  disobedience  and  hence- 
forth would  earn  their  bread 
and  butter  by  the  sweat  of 
their  brow.  Since  then  we  all 
have  been  trying  to  beat  the 
curse. 

We  also  have  the  knowledge 
as  Christians  that  this  is  not 
our  home  and  we  are  pilgrims 
and  strangers.  Our  homes  are 
eternal  in  nature  -  but  this 
does  not  excuse  us  from  our 
duties  as  commissioned  by 
Adam  to  tend  and  care  for  the 
earth.  All  of  the  meaning  in 
the  command  to  subdue  the 
earth  escapes  me  a  bit,  but 
there  are  duties  to  be  done. 

So,  somewhere  between  the 
Earth  Day  folks  and  the  Chris- 
tian community  there  must  be 
the  middle  ground  of  care  and 
concern  for  the  earth.  The 
world  does  have  a  fixation  on 
the  here  and  now.  Why  not? 
This  is  all  they  have  without 
God  and  they  had  better  take 
care  of  it  because  it  is  not  go- 
ing to  get  any  better.  In  fact,  it 
is  going  to  get  a  lot  worse  for 
them  than  living  on  this 
cursed  earth.  For  the  Christian 
there  is  the  hope  of  eternity 
and  the  knowledge  of  some- 
thing much  better  than  earth 
even  though  it  may  be  beauti- 
ful and  still  have  a  lot  of 
problems. 

With  only  an  earth  to  honor 
and  no  knowledge  of  God  the 
creator,  it  is  a  futile  effort  to  get 
too  excited  about  the  here  and 
now.  There  is  also  the 
knowledge  that  one  of  these 
days  the  earth  will  burn  with 
a  fervent  heat  and  that  will  be 
the  time  for  a  new  heaven  and 
a  new  earth. 


Earth  Day  - 

But 

Where 

Was 

the 

Creator? 


by  Charles  W.  Turner 


HERALD/  June  15,  1990 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 


Brethren  Missionary 


3  Editorial 

Earth  Day  ~ 
But  Where  Was 
the  Creator? 

Charles  W.  Tltrner 

5  FGBC 

A  Mission  Field 
in  the 
United  States 

Roy  Snyder 

6  Home  Missions 

Daughter  Church 
Planting 

William  J.  Vermeulen 


8  Home  Missions 

Church  Planting 
in  Seattle 

Bob  Gentzel 

9  BEM 

Who  Is 
Missing  Here? 

10  Current  Issues 

Rethinking  the 
Harvest 

Kenneth  O.  Gangel 

13  SMM 
Tbday's  SMM 

14  Foreign  Missions 

GBFM  Employee 
Profiles 


15  Foreign  Missions 

God  Protects 
His  Children 

Sue  Weaver 

16  Grace  Schools 

Spirituality  • 
Significance  • 
Service  • 

Dr.  John  J.  Davis 

18  WMC 

See  You  at 
Conference 

Betty  Ogden 

19  Fellowship  News 


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FELLOWSHIP  HAPPENINGS 


A  Mission  Field  in  the  United  States 

by  Roy  Snyder 


In  August  1988  several  Haitian  men  visited  the 
Grace  Brethren  Church  in  Ft.  Lauderdale.  They 
liked  the  message  they  heard.  Later,  after  another 
service,  they  spoke  to  Pastor  Steve  Edmonds  about 
the  possibility  of  beginning  a  church  service  in 
French  in  the  building.  Pastor  Steve  said  he  would 
have  to  contact  the  elder  board  of  the  church.  The 
board  replied  that  since  it  is  a  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  any  regular  meetings  there  should  be  held 
by  a  Grace  Brethren  group. 

This  did  not  discourage  the  Haitian  men.  The 
more  they  heard  about  triune  immersion  and  the 
three-fold  communion  service,  the  more  they 
became  convinced  that  Brethren  beliefs  and  prac- 
tices were  correct.  In  January  1989.  Wilfred  Jean 
was  baptized  eind  became  a  member  of  the  Ft. 
Lauderdale  Grace  Brethren  Church. 

As  a  young  teenager  in  Haiti,  he  had  accepted 
Christ  as  Savior.  Later  in  his  teens,  God  called  him 
to  preach  the  Gospel.  He  had  his  education  in  the 
French  school  system  until  he  was  21  years  of  age. 
At  graduation  he  received  top  honors  and  his  bac- 
calaureate diploma.  (The  equivalent  of  a  Jr.  College 
education). 

Following  his  French  studies,  he  graduated  from 
Bible  School  and  a  School  of  Commerce.  He  also  had 
additional  studies  at  a  School  of  Theology  in  Haiti 
before  assuming  pastoral  duties. 

After  the  removal  of  "Baby  Doc"  Duvalier  in  Haiti 
in  1986.  the  military  took  over  the  government.  One 
of  their  first  moves  was  the  imprisonment  of  profes- 
sional people.  Many  of  the  professionals  left  Haiti, 
including  Wilfred  Jean. 

In  Florida  he  had  several  jobs.  In  his  first  job  he 
was  a  driver  for  a  company  delivering  security 
papers.  He  also  worked  as  a  security  guard  at  night. 
However,  he  was  not  happy  with  these  jobs  as  God 
had  called  him  to  preach.  It  was  at  that  time,  he 
came  to  Pastor  Edmonds  and  told  him  he  wanted 
to  start  a  church. 

The  actual  beginning  of  the  Haitian  Grace 
Brethren  Church  took  place  May  7,  1989.  There 
were  30  at  the  first  service,  mostly  visitors.  Then 
they  dropped  to  ten  and  built  up  from  there. 

In  September  1989,  we  received  an  invitation  from 
the  Ft.  Lauderdale  church  to  come  for  three  months 
to  work  with  a  Haitian  pastor  in  French.  This  was 
a  challenge  for  me  as  it  had  been  more  than  seven 
years  since  I  had  worked  in  French.  After  much 
prayer,  we  accepted  the  challenge.  Upon  our  arrival 
in  Ft.  LauderdEile,  I  met  with  Pastor  Edmonds  and 
Wilfred  Jean.  Pastor  Steve  said  that  my  goal  should 
be  to  prepare  Wilfred  for  his  licensure  in  the  South 
Florida  district,  especially  teaching  him  Brethren 


A  partial  view  of  the  Haitian  congregation  (103  were  pre- 
sent on  Easter  Sunday.) 

beliefs  and  practices.  Much  time  was  spent 
translating  materials  into  French  and  teaching  him 
two  afternoons  a  week.  In  early  March  he  took  an 
eleven  page  written  exam  that  was  translated  into 
French  for  him.  Later,  Wilfred  had  a  two  and  a  heilf 
hour  oral  exam  before  the  district  examining  com- 
mittee. He  did  well  and  was  accepted  for  licensure. 

The  exciting  thing  about  the  Haitian  work  for  us 
was  to  watch  the  growth  in  three  months.  From  40 
at  our  first  meeting  to  80  at  our  last  meeting  we  at- 
tended April  first.  The  Ft.  Lauderdale  church  now 
has  the  problem  of  finding  more  space  for  the  Hai- 
tian believers  as  the  Fellowship  Hall  of  the  church 
is  becoming  crowded.  We  believe  many  Haitians  are 
coming  because  of  Pastor  Wilfred's  radio  ministry 
and  his  visitation  program.  Pray  for  his  ministry  and 
that  permission  may  soon  be  granted  for  his  wife 
and  two  small  sons  to  join  him  in  the  U.S.A. 

This  mission  field  of  Haitians  in  South  Florida 
alone  is  made  up  of  more  than  200,000  people. 
Pastor  Wilfred  has  a  burden  for  these  people  and 
also  for  large  numbers  of  Haitians  from  Paris  to 
Venezuela.  This  burden  also  is  for  his  people  in  Haiti 
where  there  are  7  million  inhabitants.  His  great 
desire  is  to  have  Grace  Brethren  missionaries  go  to 
Haiti.  For  a  start,  CE  National  is  hoping  to  send  a 
team  to  Haiti  in  the  summer  of  1991. 


Roy  Snyder  and  Wilfred  Jean.  Roy 

comes  from  Altoona,  PA.  He  attended 
Penn  State  and  spent  three  years  in 
military  service  during  WW  II,  mostly 
overseas.  While  in  Europe,  God 
called  him  to  missionary  service.  He 
later  went  to  Grace  Seminary  where 
he  met  his  wife,  the  former  Ruth 
Croker  They  both  graduated  in  1949. 
They  went  to  France  that  fall  and  then 
to  Africa.  After  35  years  there,  Roy 
went  on  medical  retirement  because 
of  a  heart  attack.  Snyders  now  live  in 
Winona  Lake.  Indiana. 


HERALD/  June  15.  1990 


HOME  MISSIONS 


Daughter  Church  Planting 

by  William  J.  Vermeulen 


Editor's  Note:  The  following  article  was  written  by  William 
J.  Vermeulen  of  the  Association  of  Baptists  for  World 
Evangelization.  It  first  appeared  in  The  Church  Planter  and 
is  used  here  by  permission  of  the  publisher.  The  article  will 
be  concluded  in  the  July  issue  of  the  Herald. 


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hat  best  indicates  faithfulness  to 
evangelism  and  a  church's  mission?  It  is  not  the 
number  of  people  who  profess  Christ;  it  is  the 
growth  and  multiplication  of  churches.  We  who 
labor  in  church  planting  believe  the  means  and 
end  of  our  missions  are  local  churches  --  especially 
mother  churches  giving  birth  to  daughter  con- 
gregations, and  daughter  churches  maturing  with 
a  vision  of  giving  birth  to  granddaughters.  The 
adding  of  new  churches,  as  good  as  it  is,  is  not 
enough.  If  we  are  going  to  even  begin  to  meet  the 
challenge  of  propagating  the  gospel  in  our  day, 
congregations  must  multiply. 

But  occasionally  we  are  met  with  some  challeng- 
ing questions  such  as  these:  "Aren't  there  enough 
local  churches  in  America  that  are  faithful  in 
preaching  the  gospel?"  and  "Don't  we  have  a  lot 
of  small  churches  with  plenty  of  room  for  growth?" 
In  answer  to  the  latter  question,  a  study  was  con- 
ducted in  the  community  of  one  questioner's 
church.  The  shocking  statistics  that  came  from 
the  study  revealed  that  if  all  the  churches  of  his 
persuasion  in  the  area  (there  were  seven)  were 
filled  to  capacity  on  Sunday  morning,  the 
combined  attendance  would  be  less  than  six  per- 
cent of  the  population!  Furthermore,  if  all  the 
churches  in  the  community  -  Catholic  and  Pro- 
testant "  were  filled  to  capacity  twice  on  Sunday 
morning,  less  than  20  percent  of  the  population 
would  be  in  attendance! 

lb  answer  the  former  question  of  whether  there 
aren't  enough  churches  already,  consider  the 
following  concerns: 

Why  Plant  New  Churches? 

•  There  were  28  Protestant  churches  in  America 
per  10,000  people  in  1900,  22  in  1950  and  12  in 
1985.  The  Southern  Baptist  judge  the  present 
figure  to  be  about  10. 

•  There  are  over  80  million  people  in  the  US  who 
have  no  allegiance  to  a  Christian  group  while 
another  60  million  are  on  the  rolls  but  inactive! 
And  these  figures  are  rising  rapidly. 

•  The  planting  of  new  churches  is  Biblical. 
Church  historians  tell  us  that  church  planting  was 
a  major  part  of  the  early  church's  expansion. 


•  The  planting  of  new  churches  is  necessary  to 
fulfill  the  Lord's  command  to  "go  into  all  the  world 
and  make  disciples  .  .  .  baptizing  .  .  .  and  teaching 
..."  These  things  are  to  be  done  in  the  church. 

•  As  much  as  we  may  wish  the  situation  were  dif- 
ferent, older  churches  generally  are  not  effective 
in  reaching  the  unchurched  and  new  residents. 
Statistics  clearly  show  that  the  ability  of  new  chur- 
ches to  add  new  souls  through  conversion  usual- 
ly declines.  The  problem  is  compounded  even  fur- 
ther as  communities  experience  ethnic  and 
cultural  changes. 

•  Movements  of  people  in  the  US  demand  new 
churches  in  growth  areas.  There  has  been  general 
movement  of  large  numbers  to  the  Sun  Belt. 
California,  Florida  and  Arizona  are  the  three 
fastest  growing  states  in  the  US.  San  Diego  Coun- 
ty in  Southern  California  is  growing  at  the  rate  of 
117  people  per  day!  And  there  have  been  the  par- 
ticular movements  to  economically  attractive 
areas  such  as  the  hi-tech  development  in  the 
greater  Boston  area  and  the  diversified  growth  of 
places  like  Kansas  City. 

•  Statistics  indicate  that  the  planting  of  new  chur- 
ches is  the  most  effective  form  of  evangelism  and 
is  a  creative  way  of  reaching  the  unchurched  with 
the  gospel. 

•  Studies  indicate  that  new  churches  are  helpful 
in  keeping  our  adult  children  within  our  own  chur- 
ches at  a  time  when  the  attrition  rate  of  Christian 
young  people  is  alarming. 

•  New  churches  tend  to  be  more  relevant  to  con- 
temporary society  and  to  demonstrate  an  ability 
to  effectively  assimilate  the  unchurched.  There  is 
less  of  an  assimilation  and  acculturation  problem 
in  new  churches.  They  are  more  open  to  new  ideas 
and  approaches  to  reaching  the  lost. 

•  New  churches  are  needed  to  reach  the  tremen- 
dous influx  and  variety  of  ethnic  and  cultural 
groups  entering  our  borders  as  well  as  to  provide 
for  the  differing  socio-economic  groups  in 
America. 

Daughter  Church  Planting 

By  far  the  most  effective  way  to  approach  the 
problem  is  seeing  healthy  churches  give  birth  to 
daughter  congregations.  But  why  should  existing 
congregations  plant  new  churches?  In  addition  to 
considering  the  answers  given  to  the  question, 
"Why  plant  new  churches?"  consider  first  the  ad- 
vantages to  the  mother  church. 


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•  Part  of  the  strategy  of  the  early  church  was  to 
multiply  churches.  In  Acts  9:31  we  are  told  the 
churches  were  edified  and  multiplied. 

•  Daughter  church  planting  assists  the  congrega- 
tion of  the  mother  church  in  clarifying  its  purpose 
and  maintaining  its  mission  priority. 

•  Daughter  church  planting  fosters  unity  in  the 
mother  congregation  as  members  rally  around  a 
common  vision  and  goal  in  the  church's  mission 
project.  It  becomes  a  focal  point  of  new 
commitment. 

•  Daughter  church  planting  stimulates  the 
mother  church's  prayer  life  and  leads  to  a  greater 
emphasis  on  Biblical  priorities. 

•  Members  of  the  mother  church  grow  in  their 
concern  for  finding  and  enfolding  the  lost  sheep 
Christ  died  to  redeem. 

•  There  is  an  observable  growth  in  faith  among 
members  who  are  meaningfully  involved  in  the 
church's  extension  project  demonstrating  trust  in 
the  Lord  for  the  many  important  elements  re- 
quired to  bring  a  new  church  into  existence. 

•  The  mother  church  usually  realizes  new  growth 
as  its  members  develop  concern  and  as  some 
become  involved  in  reaching  the  unchurched  on 
behalf  of  the  daughter  church.  The  new  urgency 
for  the  mission  usually  spills  over  into  the  ex- 
perience of  the  mother  congregation. 

•  Daughter  church  planting  extends  the  ministry 
of  a  local  church  into  new  areas,  broadening  its 
geographical  impact. 

•  Daughter  church  planting  involves  the  unor- 
dained  in  a  significant  and  meaningful  respon- 
sibility. Some  of  them  may  not  have  had  a  par- 
ticular role  to  play  in  the  mother  church. 

If  we  are  going  to  even  begin  to 

meet  the  challenge  of 

propagating  the  gospel 

in  our  day, 

congregations  must  multiply. 

•  Daughter  church  planting  stimulates  better 
stewardship  in  the  mother  church  and  leads  to  an 
expanded  mission  budget,  something  always 
desirable  for  a  church  and  honoring  to  the  Lxjrd. 

•  Daughter  church  planting  helps  move  the 
church's  mission  philosophy  from  theory  to  reali- 
ty, testing  and  improved  effectiveness. 

As  compelling  as  these  possibilities  are,  we  have 
not  yet  considered  the  advantages  of  the  daughter 
church.  Consider  these  eight  significant  factors 
concerning  the  value  of  a  new  church  rather  than 
in  the  vacuum  of  an  unattached  pioneer  work: 

•  Needed  leadership  is  usually  more  available. 


The  daughter  church  can  draw  upon  a  larger 
numl^er  and  variety  of  spiritual  gifts  to  provide  a 
good  "gift  mix"  for  the  new  work. 

•  A  stronger  agreement  concerning  purpose  and 
philosophy  of  ministry  exists,  and  the  people  em- 
brace a  common  vision  of  what  this  new  church 
is  to  become. 

•  The  mission  church  has  an  important  resource 
bank  to  draw  upon  for  assistance  in  realizing  a 
healthy  beginning. 

•  The  daughter  church  will  have  a  better  atten- 
dance in  its  early  days,  a  factor  experience  tells  us 
is  of  great  importance  in  seeing  first-time  visitors 
return.  Without  a  good  attendance  in  the  beginn- 
ing worship  services,  it  is  very  possible  the  new 
church  will  experience  a  "trickle  start,"  a  factor 
that  discourages  visitors  to  return.  I  interviewed 
people  who  did  not  return  to  new  mission  works 
begun  with  a  few  people.  Their  comments 
included  the  following.  "The  group  wasn't  as  big 
as  my  former  Sunday  School  class  .  .  .  They're  on- 
ly playing  church."  "It  will  take  too  long  for  this 
tiny  group  to  come  to  a  place  of  being  able  to 
minister  to  the  needs  of  my  family,"  and  "A  church 
group  this  size  is  not  credible  and  is  not  a  viable 
option  for  my  family." 

•  The  body  life  of  the  new  church  develops  more 
rapidly  when  a  number  of  its  people  are  already 
in  regular  fellowship  with  each  other.  And 
fellowship  "  especially  in  small  groups  -  is  very 
important  to  the  early  development  of  a  new 
church. 

•  There  is  a  stronger  prayer  support  when  there 
is  a  mother  church  committed  to  pray  for  the  new 
work. 

•  The  daughter  church  and  its  leadership  receive 
hands-on  guidance. 

•  The  mother  church  provides  a  strong  en- 
couragement and  support  mechanism  so  impor- 
tant to  effective  church  planting.  This  is  especial- 
ly needed  by  the  organizing  pastor  and  his  family 
in  the  early  days  of  the  new  start. 

Used  by  permission  from  The  Church  Planter,  adapted  from 
an  article  by  William  J.  Vermeulen. 


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Church  Planting  in  Seattle 


Starting  a  new  church  is  difficult,  exhausting, 
challenging,  and  sometimes  even  frightening.  But 
it  is  also  something  else.  It's  enjoyable  and  very 
satisfying! 

My  family  and  I  moved  from  central  Alaska  in 
the  Fall  of  1989  to  start  a  new  Grace  Brethren 
Church  in  the  greater  Seattle,  Washington,  area. 

Seattle  is  one  of  the  most  rapidly  growing  areas 
of  the  U.S.  Its  unemployment  rate  is  among  the 
lowest  in  the  country.  It  was  recently  selected  by 
Money  Magazine  as  the  most  favorable  city  in 
America  in  which  to  live.  Places  Rated  Almanac 
called  it  the  best  recreational  area  in  the  country, 
and  Savvy  Magazine  identified  it  as  the  second- 
best  place  to  raise  children. 

Large  numbers  of  people  are  reading  these 
reports  and  moving  to  Seattle,  and  there  are  many 
suburbs  in  which  church  planting  has  not  yet 
caught  up  with  population  growth. 

We  are  making  a  start,  though.  A  new  church, 
Grace  Bible  Fellowship  G.B.C.,  held  its  first  public 
worship  service  on  Easter  Sunday,  April  15,  with 
152  people  in  attendance.  The  congregation  is 
meeting  in  an  elementary  school  gymnasium  in 
Maple  Valley,  about  10  miles  east  of  the  other 
Grace  Brethren  Church  in  the  Greater  Seattle  area, 
in  the  suburb  of  Kent. 

What  is  it  that  attracts  men  to  a  ministry  of  start- 
ing new  churches?  What  causes  people  to  want  to 
attend  a  newly-planted  church?  Let  me  suggest 
several  reasons  why  I  have  enjoyed  this  ministry 

so  fully. 

First,  it  is  very  gratify- 
ing to  watch  something 
take  shape  and  begin  to 
grow.  When  we  came  to 
Seattle,  we  had  no  one 
committed  to  being  a  part 
of  this  project.  We  had  no 
building,  no  chairs,  no 
C.E.  materials.  By  the 
time  our  birthday  had 
arrived,  though,  God  had 
provided  all  of  those 
things.  He  had  also  pro- 
vided an  organization 
that  has  given  so  much  in 
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financial  support,  and  encouragement  —  Grace 


by  Pastor  Bob  Gentzel 


Brethren  Home  Missions  —  and  a  "Mother 
Church"  that  has  helped  in  ways  too  numerous  to 
count  —  the  Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Kent, 
Washington. 

Second,  I  enjoy  church  planting  because  of  the 
kinds  of  problems  that  are  encountered  in  new 
churches.  Ministry  is  problem-solving.  Whether 
the  problem  is  the  need  of  an  unsaved  person  to 
come  to  the  Lord,  an  immature  believer  to  grow, 
a  broken  marriage  to  be  healed,  or  a  lonely  per- 
son to  find  friendship  —  ministry  is 
problem-solving. 

Planting  a  new  church  is  an  attractive  ministry, 
in  the  third  place,  because  such  churches  tend  not 
to  be  bound  by  traditions.  My  point  is  not  that 
there  is  anything  necessarily  wrong  with  tradi- 
tions but  that  new  churches  are  generally  not 
bound  by  them.  Some  people  find  that  attractive. 

When  we  decided  to  mail  16,500  invitations  to 
our  first  service,  when  we  stayed  up  late  stuffing 
and  addressing  envelopes,  when  we  remained  at 
the  school  until  3:00  a.m.  preparing  for  our  first 
service,  when  we  purchased  our  music  on 
overhead  slides  instead  of  hymnals,  no  one  said, 
"We've  never  done  it  that  way  before."  The  fact  is, 
in  a  new  church,  you  haven't  done  anything  any 
way  before! 

The  longer  I'm  in  ministry,  the  clearer  it 
becomes  that  ministry  is  the  process  of  imparting 
vision.  It  is  problem-solving,  as  I've  said,  but  we 
solve  problems  by  planting  in  people's  hearts  a 
biblical  vision  of  what  God  wants  them  to  become, 
what  He  wants  them  to  do,  how  He  wants  them  to 
serve. 

Finally,  church  planting  can  provide  a  great 
sense  of  accomplishment  and  satisfaction.  The 
greatest  sense  of  satisfaction  comes  from  minister- 
ing within  the  context  of  your  God-given  spiritual 
giftedness. 

Evaluate  your  giftedness,  your  personality,  your 
strengths,  and  desires.  Whether  it  is  in  a  pastoral 
position  or  in  some  other  capacity,  maybe  being 
a  part  of  a  new  church  would  be  a  source  of  great 
joy  for  you. 

Editor's  Note:  This  article  is  a  summary  of  Pastor  Bob 
Gentzel's  chapel  address  at  Grace  Theological  Seminary. 
Winona  Lake.  Indiana,  in  April  1990. 


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Rethinking  The  Harvest 

Mandate  for  the  Mission  --  Matthew  9:35-38 

by  Kenneth  O.  GangeU  Ph,D. 


Winston  Churchill  spoke  of  that  "special  mo- 
ment" when  a  person  is  "figuratively  tapped  on 
the  shoulder  and  offered  the  chance  to  do  a  special 
thing,  unique  to  him  and  fitted  to  his  talents;  what 
a  tragedy  if  that  moment  finds  him  unprepared  or 
unqualified  for  the  work  which  would  have  been 
his  finest  hour"  (quoted  by  William  Spoor  in  a 
speech  at  Dartmouth  College,  February  1986). 

Such  was  the  experience  of  the  disciples  in  the 
early  Galilean  ministry  described  in  some  detail 
by  Matthew.  In  his  record,  verses  35  of  chapter  9 
through  42  of  chapter  10  are  second  only  to  the 
Sermon  on  the  Mount  (chapters  5-7)  on  the  say- 
ings of  Jesus. 

Interesting  too  that  the  mandate  for  the  mission 
appears  at  the  end  of  a  chapter  in  which  Matthew 
has  not  only  described  his  own  call  but  one  in 
which  Jesus  had  turned  away  from  the  Pharisees 
several  times,  probably  cementing  rift  between 
their  traditional  theology  and  the  radical  gospel 
he  came  to  proclaim. 

The  Perfect  Model 

(Matt.  9:35) 
Already  the  Lord  had  acquired  a  strong  reputa- 
tion for  mercy.  In  verses  27  through  33  of  Matthew 
9  we  read, 

As  Jesus  went  on  from  there,  two  blind  men 
followed  him,  calling  out,  "Have  mercy  on  us.  Son 
of  David!"  When  he  had  gone  indoors,  the  blind 
men  came  to  him,  and  asked  them,  "Do  you  believe 
that  I  am  able  to  do  this?"  "Yes,  Lord,"  they  replied. 
Then  he  touched  their  eyes  and  said,  "According 
to  your  faith  will  it  be  done  to  you";  and  their  sight 
was  restored.  Jesus  warned  them  sternly,  "See  that 
no  one  knows  about  this."  But  they  went  out  and 
spread  the  news  about  him  all  over  that  region. 
While  they  were  going  out,  a  man  who  was  demon- 
possessed  and  could  not  talk  was  brought  to  Jesus. 
And  when  the  demon  was  driven  out,  the  man  who 
had  been  dumb  spoke.  The  crowd  was  amazed  and 
said,  "Nothing  like  this  has  ever  been  seen  in 
Israel"  (Matt.  9:27-33). 

This  perfect  demonstration  of  ministry  was 
played  out  before  the  eyes  of  the  disciples  and  the 
spiritually  starving  residents  of  Jerusalem.  As 
they  watched  the  Lord  move  among  people 
displaying  the  characteristics  of  the  Father  in  His 
care,  they  could  only  shake  their  heads  and  pro- 
claim, "Nothing  like  this  has  ever  been  seen  in 
Israel." 


That  was  only  one  side  of  the  response.  As  the 
Pharisees  watched  this  heavenly  model,  they 
reacted  differently  and  said,  "It  is  by  the  prince  of 
demons  that  he  drives  out  demons"  (v.  34).  They 
had  voiced  this  opinion  on  more  than  one  occasion 
and  one  of  those  times  Mark  was  led  to  record  the 
discussion  that  led  to  the  passage  we  commonly 
call  the  description  of  the  unpardonable  sin.  About 
these  Pharisees  Jesus  proclaimed,  "Whoever 
blasphemes  against  the  Holy  Spirit  will  never  be 
forgiven;  he  is  guilty  of  an  eternal  sin."  He  said  this 
because  they  were  saying,  "He  has  an  evil  spirit" 
(Mark  3:29-30). 

Throughout  the  chapter  the  Lord  had  already 
been  building  a  theme  of  restoration.  Verses  9-13 
describe  the  restoration  of  a  sinner  (Matthew); 
verses  14-17  describe  the  restoration  of  John's 
disciples  who  had  been  troubled  about  the 
behavior  of  Jesus'  disciples  since  it  did  not  appear 
to  them  to  be  sufficiently  ascetic;  verses  18-26  tell 
about  the  restoration  of  a  family  as  Jesus  brings 
their  twelve  year  old  daughter  back  to  life;  and 
verses  27-34  describe  the  restoration  of  two  blind 
men  who,  in  typical  response  to  Jesus'  warning 
about  telling  other  people  what  happened  to  them, 
"went  out  and  spread  the  news  about  him  all  over 
that  region"  (v.  31). 

Then  we  come  to  verse  35  which  tells  us  that 
"Jesus  went  through  all  the  towns  and  villages, 
teaching  in  their  synagogues,  preaching  the  good 
news  of  the  kingdom  and  healing  every  disease 
and  sickness."  Jesus'  ministry  of  restoration  built 
his  reputation  for  mercy,  called  down  the  rejection 
of  the  Pharisees  and  invoked  significant  reaction 
on  the  part  of  the  population.  The  common  folks, 
the  sick,  the  diseased,  the  boat  people,  the 
refugees,  the  prisoners,  the  poor,  the  broken,  the 
dispossessed  --  these  began  to  understand  the 
Father's  mandate  now  carried  out  by  the  Son.  After 
all,  was  this  not  the  One  who  had  just  said,  "I 
desire  mercy,  not  sacrifice  ...  I  have  not  come  to 
call  the  righteous  but  sinners"  (v.  13)? 

The  Shepherdless  Multitudes 

(Matt.  9:36) 
The  model  Servant  opens  His  pastoral  heart  and 
Matthew  records,  "When  He  saw  the  crowds,  he 
had  compassion  on  them,  because  they  were 
harassed  and  helpless,  like  sheep  without  a 
shepherd"  (v.  36). 


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This  analogy  was  not  a  new  one,  appearing 
numerous  times  in  the  Old  Testament. 

lb  go  out  and  come  in  before  them,  one  who  will 
lead  them  out  and  bring  them  in,  so  the  Lxjrd's  peo- 
ple will  not  be  like  sheep  without  a  shepherd 
(Numbers  27:17). 

Then  Micaiah  answered.  "I  saw  all  Israel  scat- 
tered on  the  hills  like  sheep  without  a  shepherd, 
and  the  Lord  said,  'These  people  have  no  master. 
Let  each  one  go  home  in  peace'"  (I  Kings  22:17). 

How  bad  is  it?  What  kind  of  a  harvest  do  we  face 
compared  to  the  "crowds"  that  Jesus  dealt  with 
personally  during  the  years  of  His  earthly 
ministry?  According  to  one  estimate  (Barnes)  there 
were  600  million  non-Christians  on  planet  earth 
in  the  year  1840.  In  1980  the  Missions  Advance 
Research  Center  suggested  that  figure  had  become 
3  billion.  Tkking  just  those  two  figures  we  see  a  500 
percent  increase  in  unsaved  people  over  140  years 
of  human  history.  Obviously  rethinking  the 
harvest  forces  us  to  ask  questions  about  both  need 
and  strategy. 

But  our  text  tells  us  there  were  specific  reasons 
why  Jesus  had  compassion  on  the  people  --  they 
were  harassed  and  helpless.  The  word  "compas- 
sion", by  the  way,  is  used  only  in  the  New  Tfesta- 
ment  of  Christ.  But  the  words  "harassed"  and 
"helpless"  are  more  common  both  in  Greek  and 
in  English;  both  in  the  first  century  and  at  the  end 
of  the  twentieth.  The  first  (harassed)  comes  from 
eskulmenoi  which  means  weary  and  frustrated. 
The  second  (helpless)  translates  the  word  er- 
rimenoi  which  literally  means  "prostrate  on  the 
ground." 

How  this  verse  reminds  us  of  the  beloved  TWenty- 
third  Psalm!  How  we  see  ourselves  as  part  of  that 
harassed  and  helpless  multitude,  sheep  without  a 
shepherd,  welcoming  the  coming  of  the  Good 
Shepherd  and  prepared  to  cast  our  weary,  frustrated 
selves  on  the  ground  in  his  path,  seeking  and 
finding  no  other  resource  of  dependable  hope. 

Think  how  often  the  human  servants  of  God 
have  languished  in  this  posture  since  the  days  of 
this  encounter  in  Galilee.  Picture  missionaries  car- 
rying the  gospel  unto  the  darkness  of  heathen 
tribes;  pastors  crying  with  broken-hearted  widows 
in  the  quiet  of  a  study:  parents  praying  with  a 
teenager  desperately  struggling  to  break  a  drug  or 
alcohol  habit;  Sunday  school  teachers  putting 
their  arms  around  dirty,  sweaty  little  kids  from  the 
wrong  side  of  the  tracks  whose  parents  don't  even 
care  whether  they  eat  much  less  whether  they 
come  to  Sunday  school! 

Like  the  martyrs  of  old,  these  are  those  of  whom 
the  world  is  not  worthy.  These  servants  shepherd 
the  multitudes  following  the  model  of  Jesus  and 
they  form  a  remnant  minority  who  have  become 
the  messengers  of  the  mission. 

But  what  can  they  do?  What  are  their  qualifica- 
tions for  such  an  enormous  task?  How  can  they 


carry  out  the  mandate  for  the  mission?  In  the 
movife  "Funny  Girl"  Fanny  Brice  (played  by  Bar- 
bara Streisand)  was  asked  by  the  director  to  do  a 
roller-skating  scene.  She  had  never  skated  before 
but  with  a  little  practice  she  went  out  to  do  the 
scene.  Later  the  director  asked  her,  "Why  did  you 
agree  to  do  that  when  you've  never  done  it  before?" 
lb  which  she  responded,  "I  didn't  know  I  couldn't." 
How  like  the  Savior's  volunteers!  How  many  of 
those  who  serve  do  so  not  out  of  wide  experience 
and  elaborate  training  but  out  of  willingness  and 
at  times  even  naivete  which  tells  them  to  try  it 
because  they  really  don't  know  that  they  can't. 

The  Single  Mandate 

(Matt.  9:37,38) 

Matthew  has  painted  a  dramatic  word  picture. 
We  see  Jesus  wandering  through  the  dusty 
bypaths  of  Galilee,  up  and  down  the  sun  baked 
plains,  in  and  out  of  little  villages  and  through  the 
streets  of  what  passed  in  that  day  and  time  for  ma- 
jor cities  teaching,  preaching  and  healing.  We  see 
the  crowds  gathering  around,  harassed  and 
helpless,  like  sheep  without  a  shepherd.  Against 
that  vivid  scenario  Matthew  writes,  "Then  he  said 
to  his  disciples.  'The  harvest  is  plentiful  but  the 
workers  are  few.  Ask  the  Lord  of  the  harvest, 
therefore,  to  send  out  workers  into  his  harvest 
field'"  (v  37-38). 

We  almost  expect  a  missionary  invitation  at  this 
point;  instead  we  get  a  command  to  pray.  Rather 
than  thrusting  out  His  own  disciples  (which  He 
will  do  very  shortly),  the  Lord  begins  by  requiring 
their  prayer.  The  verb  rendered  "ask"  at  the  begin- 
ning of  verse  38  is  what  Greek  scholars  would  call 
an  aorist  of  urgency,  emphasizing  that  the 
disciples  must  do  it  as  a  specific  act,  and  must  do 
it  now.  Interestingly,  we  find  the  reverse  order  in 
Luke's  record  where  the  text  of  Scripture  says. 

After  this  the  Lord  appointed  seventy-two  others 
and  sent  them  two  by  two  ahead  of  him  to  every 
town  and  place  where  he  was  about  to  go.  He  told 
them,  "The  harvest  is  plentiful,  but  the  workers  are 
few.  Ask  the  Lord  of  the  harvest,  therefore,  to  send 
out  workers  into  his  harvest  field"  (Luke  10:1-2). 

What  seems  clear  from  a  comparison  of  the  texts 
(to  say  nothing  of  the  emphasis  in  John  4)  is  that 
praying  and  going  are  two  dimensions  of  the  same 
task.  Or  to  put  it  another  way,  those  who  are 
serious  about  praying  for  harvest  workers  may 


9 

Dr.  Kenneth  O.  Gangel  is  Professor  and  Chair- 
man of  the  Department  of  Christian  Education  at 
Dallas  Theological  Seminary.  He  is  a  graduate  of 
Thylor  University  IB. A.):  Concordia  Theological 
Seminary  ISt.M.):  Grace  Theological  Seminary 
IM.Dlv.j:  and  the  Uniuerslty  of  Missouri  (Ph.D.).  He 
has  also  authored  a  number  of  books  and  articles. 

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ver\-  well  find  themselves  the  answer  to  their  own 
prayers.  And  those  who  are  walling  to  go  as  har\'est 
workers,  will  soon  discover  that  their  going  is 
useless  wthout  a  dynamic  commitment  to  prayer. 

Obviously  then,  as  now.  the  ratio  of  work  and 
workers  seemed  incorrect.  What  had  happened  in 
the  divine  accounting  system?  Had  God  produced 
too  many  unsaved  people  and  too  few  saved  peo- 
ple? Had  He  miscalculated  the  response  to  the  pro- 
phets in  the  Old  Testament,  or  to  John  the  Bap- 
tist, or  to  Jesus  Himself? 

No.  Within  the  fabric  of  human  freedom  the  Lord 


of  the  har\'est  has  allowed  workers  to  determine 
how  they  would  respond  to  His  mandate.  But 
Jesus  doesn't  ask  the  disciples  to  pray  for  the 
enlightened  vision  of  mildly  interested  church 
members.  The  phrase  rendered  "to  send  out"  is 
ekballo  which  literally  means  to  thrust  or  push  or 
force.  I  take  it  from  this  text  that  missionary  prayer 
should  center  on  a  compulsion  of  workers  for  the 
har\'est  field,  thnast  out.  not  by  some  emotional 
reaction  nor  the  heavy-handedness  of  human 
rhetoric,  but  the  clear  inner  witness  of  the  voice 

of  God.  (Continued  on  page  17) 


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13 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


GBFM  Employee  Profiles 


Meet  Cindy  Byers 


Our  family  moved  to  the  Winona  Lake  area  two 
years  ago  this  summer  from  Southern  California, 
where  my  husband,  Don,  had  been  the  senior 
pastor  at  Grace  Church  of  Orange  for  the  past  1 1 
years.  Our  oldest  daughter,  TVacy,  is  an  Elemen- 
tary Education  major  and  active  in  student  govern- 
ment as  a  freshman  at  Grace  College.  Our 
daughter,  Kerry,  is  finishing  her  Junior  year  at  War- 
saw High  School  and  is  actively  involved  in  the 
leadership  of  her  church  youth  group.  Our  son, 
Dave,  keeps  busy  with  the  wrestling  and  track 
team  at  Warsaw  Middle  School.  Along  with  work, 
1  have  been  taking  classes  in  the  business  and  art 
department  at  Grace  College,  as  time  permits. 

"Ministry  is  an 
attitude  in  action." 

I  was  born  in  Sault  Ste.  Marie,  Michigan,  though 
the  better  part  of  my  life  has  been  lived  in 
Southern  California.  It  was  while  1  lived  in 
Michigan  that  I  gave  my  life  to  God.  It  was  through 
a  childhood  misbehavior  that  my  heart  was  con- 
victed of  sin.  The  realization  that  I  personally 
could  not  rid  myself  of  guilt  compelled  me  to  seek 
forgiveness  from  Christ.  It  was  then  that  I 
committed  my  life  to  love  Him  and  serve  Him, 
anywhere.  This  is  still  an  active  commitment  that 
I  consider  very  essential  to  my  walk  with  God. 

I  have  had  the  privilege  of  being  both  a 
"preacher's  kid"  and  a  pastor's  wife.  I  learned  early 


that  ministry  is  more  than  a  title  or  label.  Ministry 
is  an  attitude  in  action. 

Two  things  I  have  desired  since  childhood:  First, 
to  walk  with  God  and  to  enjoy  personal  worship, 
intimacy,  and  fellowship  with  Him,  Second,  to  live 
my  life  as  a  reflection  of  God's  wisdom.  In  other 
words,  to  walk  with  God  in  such  a  way  as  to 
respond  wisely  to  life's  circumstances,  because  I 
know  Him  and  His  Word. 

My  ministry  resume  lists  many  different 
"things"  I  have  done  in  service  for  the  Lord,  but 
they  are  secondary  to  my  relationship  with  God 
Himself.  I  desire  God  more  than  I  desire  ministry. 

I  do  desire  ministry,  though,  and  with  the  cur- 
rent changes  in  my  life  I  am  actively  seeking  ways 
to  serve  God  best.  My  husband,  Don,  is  the  Direc- 
tor of  Constituent  Relations  for  Grace  College  and 
Seminciry.  It  was  this  job  change  that  brought  us 
to  Indiana,  a  change  in  which  we  prayerfully 
sought  God's  leading  and  believed  it  to  be  a  part 
of  the  "anywhere"  commitment  we  both  made  to 
God.  We  had  both  been  "stretched"  greatly  the 
previous  fall  at  the  Pastoral  Institute  in  France. 

All  that  has  been  a  part  of  my  life  is  a  direct 
result  of  God's  "kind  intention"  toward  me.  Some 
situations  have  been  harder  than  others,  but  God's 
faithfulness  has  never  ceased.  I  cannot  com- 
prehend His  love.  I  rest  in  the  promise  that  He  is 
still  conforming  me  to  the  image  of  His  Son. 
Whatever  that  may  mean,  my  joy  comes  from 
obeying  Him.  I  just  want  my  life  to  be  significant 
for  His  kingdom. 


Introducing 

Larry 

Hubartt 


Having  been  reared  in  a  Christian  home,  I  heard 
the  Gospel  and  received  Jesus  as  my  Savior  at  an 
early  age.  However,  our  church  taught  nothing 
about  the  believer's  assurance  of  salvation,  and  it 


14 


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FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


was  not  until  I  was  a  young  man  in  the  army  that 
I  finally  began  to  grow  up  as  a  Christian. 

I  met  my  wife,  Nicki,  at  our  church's  college.  But 
soon  I  became  spiritually  despondent  and  decided 
to  drop  out  of  college  to  join  the  army.  There  I  met 
committed  Christian  men  of  the  Navigators  who 
taught  me  the  importance  of  living  daily  in  God's 
Word  and  memorizing  Scripture.  Particularly 
because  of  scripture  which  we  memorized,  new  joy 
and  confidence  in  our  Lord  flooded  into  our  lives 
as  both  my  wife  and  I  learned  of  our  security  in 
Christ.  Soon  we  joined  the  fellowship  of  a  Bible- 
teaching  church  and  began  to  msike  rapid  progress 
in  our  spiritual  growth. 

During  this  time,  we  began  to  consider  the 
possibility  of  my  attending  Bible  college.  I  had 
such  an  intense  desire  for  Bible  teaching  that  the 
Sunday  and  Wednesday  services  of  the  church 
simply  were  not  enough.  As  soon  as  I  had  fulfilled 
my  military  enlistment,  I  enrolled  in  Washington 
Bible  College  in  D.C. 

Under  the  daily  teaching  of  the  Word,  my  ap- 
petite for  Bible  study  at  last  began  to  be  satisfied, 
and  I  developed  a  deep  desire  to  minister  the  Word 
of  God  to  others,  particularly  in  the  area  of  mis- 
sionary church-planting.  This  desire  finally 
became  so  compelling  that  I  could  no  longer  envi- 
sion doing  anything  else.  We  recognized  that  the 
Lord  was  leading  us,  and  we  committed  ourselves 
fully  to  Him  for  the  work  of  the  ministry,  whatever 
it  involved. 

Eventually  we  learned  of  the  desperate  need  for 
missionaries  in  Iceland,  a  country  without  a  single 
Bible-teaching  church.  After  graduation,  a  year  in 
an  assistant  pastorate,  and  a  two  year  deputation 
ministry,  we  departed  for  Iceland. 

Within  a  year  the  Lord  gave  us  two  Icelandic 
"Timothies"  who  felt  that  God  was  leading  them  to 
prepare  as  pastors  of  the  churches  which  we  had 
come  to  establish.  So  we  found  ourselves  with  a 
pastoral  training  ministry,  which  we  had  not  for- 
seen.  We  finally  returned  to  the  U.S.  with  the  Icelan- 
dic men  to  participate  in  their  training  in  the  pastor 
training  school  of  a  local  church.  One  of  the  men 
was  finally  ordained  and  both  of  them  returned  to 
Iceland  at  the  completion  of  their  training. 

By  this  time,  our  children,  Becky,  Paul,  aind 
Rachel  were  getting  older,  and  there  were  urgent 
financial  needs  which  needed  to  be  taken  care  of 
So  we  decided  to  return  to  the  Midwest.  With  our 
two  oldest  children  now  of  college  age,  we  feel  ready 
to  resume  our  career  in  full-time  Christian  service. 

Presently,  I  am  attending  Grace  College  where 
I  am  studying  secondary  education  to  become  a 
teacher  in  a  Christian  school.  In  the  meantime,  I 
consider  it  a  real  privilege  to  be  working  with 
Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Missions  as  a  maintenance 
and  darkroom  assistant.  It  is  great  to  be  in  this 
support  role  to  the  missionaries  you  have  sent 
around  the  world. 


God  Protects  His  Children 

by  Sue  Weaver 

It  started  out  as  a  normal  TUesday  morning.  After 
taking  my  two  older  children,  Ben  and  Julie,  to 
school,  my  two-year-old,  Philip,  and  I  headed  to  the 
neighboring  village,  called  Pont  de  Vaux.  I  needed 
to  make  deposits  in  our  account  and  the  Chateau 
account,  and  I  agreed  to  deposit  our  neighbors' 
checks  in  their  bank,  too.  And  there  were  a  few 
things  we  needed  to  pick  up  at  the  grocery  store. 

We  parked  the  car  and  began  crossing  the  street 
to  our  neighbors'  bank.  When  we  had  almost  com- 
pleted crossing  the  street,  I  saw  out  of  the  comer 
of  my  eye  two  people  coming  my  direction.  They 
were  walking  very  fast  in  the  middle  of  the  street. 
The  first  one  was  a  young  lady  with  wet  hair.  She 
walked  quite  close  to  me  and  yelled  in  passing,  "He's 
going  to  shoot!"  A  man  with  long  dark  curly  hair 
carrying  a  large  gun  followed  her.  He,  too,  passed 
just  several  feet  from  me,  but  said  nothing. 

It  seemed  like  I  should  do  something,  but  what? 
They  were  farther  down  the  street  now,  and  people 
were  coming  out  of  stores  to  see  what  the  yelling 
was  about.  I  figured  that  maybe  the  best  thing  to 
do  was  to  get  Philip  off  the  sidewalk,  even  though 
I  wasn't  really  afraid  he'd  shoot  us,  assuming  the 
whole  thing  involved  some  kind  of  lovers'  quarrel. 

As  we  headed  to  the  second  bank,  I  saw  most  of 
the  population  of  Pont  de  Vaux  out  on  the  sidewalk. 
One  group  gathered  around  the  wet-haired  woman, 
so  I  knew  that  she  was  all  right.  Everyone  was  talk- 
ing excitedly,  but  I  couldn't  understand  exactly  what 
had  happened.  The  bank  teller  thought  she  had 
heard  shots,  but  wasn't  sure. 

Pulling  into  the  grocery  store  parking  lot,  I  saw 
a  policeman  standing  near  one  of  the  entrances 
guarding  a  man  who  was  lying  face  down  on  the 
ground.  It  was  the  man  I'd  seen  carrying  the  gun 
earlier.  Soon  other  policemen  came  and  took  the 
man  away. 

The  next  day  after  an  CEirly  morning  hair  dresser 
appointment  in  Pont  de  Vaux,  I  bought  a  newspapjer 
It  was  only  after  reading  the  newspaper  article  that 
I  began  to  realize  how  fortunate  I  was  to  still  be  en- 
joying my  family  and  my  ministry. 

The  man  with  the  gun  had  started  at  home,  kill- 
ing his  own  mother,  his  doctor,  and  wounding  a 
neighbor.  Then  he  took  the  neighbor's  car  and  drove 
to  Pont  de  Vaux  where  he  entered  a  beauty  shop  and 
killed  the  woman  working  there.  The  woman  I  had 
seen  with  wet  hair  had  been  her  client.  Just  down 
the  street  from  where  he  had  passed  me,  the  man 
killed  a  woman  pushing  her  baby  in  a  stroller.  He 
was  finally  stopped  when  a  young  man  who  worked 
at  the  grocery  store  recognized  the  man  as  a 
neighbor  of  his  and  went  out  to  talk  to  him.  He  was 
able  to  overpower  the  man  and  take  the  gun  from 
him.  Praise  God,  for  His  protection! 


HERALD/  June  15.  1990 


15 


GRACE  SCHOOLS 


Spirituality  ■  Significance  ■  Service 

A  message  from  Dr.  John  J.  Davis 
President^  Grace  College  and  Grace  Theological  Seminary 


We  live  in  a  world  of  rapid,  volatile,  and  often  un- 
predictable change. 

No  better  example  exists  than  the  changes  that 
have  taken  place  during  the  last  year  £is  Eastern 
Europe  and  some  Soviet  republics  have  raced  toward 
democracy. 

Some  changes  societies  go  through  are  strictly 
cultural  and  economic.  Those  changes  often  are  for 
the  better  when  they  mean  more  freedom  or  a 
higher  standsird  of  living  for  oppressed  peoples. 

Other  social  changes,  however,  involve  moral  and 
spiritual  issues  which  rarely  result  in  meaningful 
progress.  Mankind  has  demonstrated  over  and  over 
again  that  morcil  and  spiritual  values  degenerate 
when  they  are  not  founded  on  principles  God  has 
established  in  His  Holy  Word  for  a  well-ordered 
society. 

That  brings  me  to  an  important  mission  God  has 
given  us  at  Grace  College  and  Grace  Theological 
Seminary. 

These  institutions  of  Christian  higher  education 
are  both  well  known  for  their  unwavering  commit- 
ment to  the  Word  of  God  as  the  source  of  truth  and 
life.  This  provides  an  important  foundation  for 
everything  we  do  and  every  course  we  teach  here. 

That  does  not  mean  there  are  no  changes  on  the 
campus,  however,  because  we  are  constantly  refin- 
ing instructional  techniques  and  organizational 
structure  to  better  accomplish  the  tasks  God  has 
given  to  us. 

One  cirea  of  change  this  year  has  been  in  the  way 
we  are  organized  to  manage  this  ministry.  We  have 
refined  the  way  we  operate  internally  in  order  to  pro- 
vide greater  mobility  in  the  decision-making  pro- 
cess, greater  efficiency,  and  to  create  greater  impact. 

That  kind  of  change  does  not  affect  our  doctrines 
or  spiritual  values.  But  any  educational  institution, 
if  it  is  going  to  be  viable  and  have  strength  in  the 
1990s  and  beyond,  will  need  to  be  able  to  change 
methodology  in  order  to  accomplish  its  objectives 
in  very  rapidly  shifting  economic  and  political 
environments. 

Sometimes  changes  involve  reduction  or 
elimination  of  programs  that  are  too  costly  or 
ineffective.  That  is  the  chief  reason  we  have  had  to 
very  reluctantly  phase  out  the  seminary's  extension 
campus  in  Long  Beach,  California,  after  the  end  of 
the  spring  semester. 

We  are  phasing  it  out  not  because  of  a  lack  of 
vision  or  change  in  principles,  but  because  it  has 


proved  just  too  costly  to  sustain  without  a  higher 
level  of  donor  support  and  more  students  enrolling 
for  seminary  education. 

Many  such  decisions  are  mandated  by  students 
themselves  as  they  choose  to  enroll  or  not  enroll  in 
certain  academic  programs.  At  Grace  College,  low 
numbers  of  history  and  computer  science  majors  re- 
quired that  we  phase  out  these  programs  for  the  mo- 
ment. A  computer  science  minor,  however,  remains 
intact. 

Some  other  programs  have  experienced  healthy 
increases  in  enrollment.  That  is  part  of  the  process 
of  change,  and  we  are  determined  to  respond  as 
students'  needs  become  known. 

Similarly,  we  have  added  some  academic  pro- 
grams in  the  seminary  in  response  to  the  needs  of 
prospective  students  and  the  churches  they 
represent. 

In  order  to  make  God-honoring 

decisions  in  life, 

Grace  students  must 

receive  a  strong  foundation 

in  the  Word  of  God 

In  the  Division  of  Christian  School  Education, 
Grace  Theological  Seminary  now  offers  M.A.  degrees 
in  Elementary  Education  and  in  Curriculum  and  In- 
struction, in  addition  to  the  original  M.A.  in  Chris- 
tian School  Administration  degree  program. 

Two  other  new  seminary  degrees  will  be  added  to 
our  traditional  programs  this  fall.  They  are  the  M.A. 
in  Theological  Studies  and  M.A.  in  Specialized 
Ministry.  I  am  especially  excited  about  this  latter 
program  because  it  will  have  majors  in  Youth  and 
Family  Ministries  as  well  as  Outreach  and 
Discipleship. 

We  have  previously  announced  the  addition  of  the 
M.A.  in  Theological  Studies  and  M.A.  in  Old  Tfesta- 
ment,  enhancements  to  the  M.Div.  and  M.A.  in  Mis- 
sions programs,  Eind  our  intention  to  seek  accredita- 
tion of  a  new  Doctor  of  Ministry  degree. 

All  this  illustrates  that  we  operate  in  an  environ- 
ment of  constant  change.  We  must  respond  to  the 
changing  needs  of  students  and  churches  if  our 
ministry  is  to  remain  vital  and  ongoing. 

Let  me  turn  my  attention  now  to  the  future  and 
our  commitment  to  students. 


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GRACE  SCHOOLS 


One  important  goal  we  have  for  Grace  College 
students  is  to  continue  to  help  them  develop  writ- 
ten and  oral  communication  skills.  Such  skills  are 
mandatory  if  graduates  are  to  enjoy  success  in  the 
corporate  world,  but  those  skills  are  even  more  im- 
portant if  they  are  to  share  their  faith  in  accurate, 
effective,  and  practical  ways. 

For  some  of  our  students,  that  occurs  in 
evangelistic  ministries  in  the  jails,  rest  homes, 
retirement  centers,  and  other  outreach  ministries 
in  which  they  participate  while  at  Grace.  For  other 
students,  the  experience  is  in  a  local  church  con- 
text, where  they  teach  Sunday  school  and  minister 
to  young  people. 

Another  continuing  goal  for  both  college  and 
seminary  students  as  we  look  to  the  future  is  that, 
through  their  educational  experience  in  and  out 
of  the  classroom,  they  learn  to  be  critical 
discerners  of  valid  ideas  and  behavior  in  a  very 
complex  world. 

The  Christian  life  is  made  up  of  very  serious 
choices.  In  order  to  make  God-honoring  decisions 
in  life,  the  student  must  receive  a  strong  founda- 
tion in  the  Word  of  God  through  godly  instructors. 
Developing  discernment  skills  -  learning  how  to 
make  proper  choices  --  is  an  integral  part  of  the 
Grace  College  educational  process. 

These  factors  form  the  foundation  for  three  very 
clear  visions  1  have  for  the  campus  in  the  1990s. 

First  is  a  vision  for  spirituality  -  spirituality  in 
a  world  characterized  by  materialism,  the  loss  of 
sensitivity  for  others'  needs,  and  the  breakdown 
of  relationships  at  every  level.  My  vision  is  to  help 
our  students  become  Christian  adults  who  are 
determined  to  honor  God  and  meet  the  needs  of 
a  lost  world  despite  its  hostile  environment. 

Second,  I  have  a  vision  for  significance.  I  want 
Grace  College  and  Grace  Theological  Seminary  to 
continue  their  tradition  of  spiritual,  theological, 
and  academic  significance.  That  can  come  about 
only  by  being  distinctively  Christian  and  at  the 
same  time  distinctively  committed  to  excellence 
in  the  academic  process. 

Third  is  the  vision  for  service  to  God  and 
humanity.  Education  is  mere  intellectual  enter- 
tainment if  it  does  not  produce  a  lasting  impact 


on  our  world.  Service  must  be  our  response  to  the 
msmdates  of  Scripture  and  the  needs  of  the  world 
we  see  around  us. 

While  our  students  are  here,  we  want  them  to 
develop  a  disposition  that  best  reflects  the  life  of 
Christ  as  He  reached  out  into  different  cultural  and 
economic  levels  and  as  He  ministered  to  despised 
people  as  well  as  leaders.  We  want  them  to  be  will- 
ing to  serve  all  people  in  all  environments,  and  to 
have  ministries  that  cross  ethnic,  racial,  economic, 
and  cultural  lines  for  the  impact  of  the  gospel. 

That  is  my  vision  for  the  '90s  aind  beyond  ~  for 
spirituality,  for  significance,  and  for  service. 


Dr.  John  J.  Davis 


Rethinking  the  Harvest  -- 
(Continued  from  page  J2i 

In  the  immediate  and  historical  context,  of  course, 
the  disciples  became  the  messengers  for  the  mis- 
sion. In  our  day,  we  talk  about  missionaries, 
evangelists,  counselors  and  other  "professionally 
trained"  ChristiEin  workers.  And,  of  course,  each  of 
them  stands  strategically  important  to  the  harvest. 
But  in  the  broad  sweeping  sense  of  the  New  Tfesta- 
ment,  the  mandate  for  the  mission  falls  upon  all 
who  know  the  Savior,  all  who  wish  to  follow  His 
perfect  model,  all  who  have  been  plucked  by  Him 


out  of  the  shepherdless  multitudes  -  these  come 
under  the  mandate  to  pray.  With  what  motivation? 
Love  for  the  Savior  which  responds  to  His  love  for 
us.  For  what  reward?  His  blessed  peace  now  and  an 
eternity  with  Him  in  the  heavenly  home. 

When  Mother  Tferesa  was  interviewed  by  a  famous 
television  commentator  in  Calcutta,  he  asked, 
"Mother  Tferesa  I  wouldn't  do  what  you're  doing  for 
all  the  money  in  the  world."  Her  response  was  im- 
mediate and  brief:  "Neither  would  I."  Those  who 
hear  and  respond  to  the  mandate  serve  for  purposes 
known  only  to  Him  and  His  disciples,  then  and  now. 


'HERALD/  June  15.  1990 


17 


WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 


See  You  at  Conference! 


In  1737,  more  than  a  century  after  the  first  col- 
onists came  to  Virginia,  Cal  William  Byrd  founded 
a  new  settlement  on  the  James  River  90  miles 
from  the  sea.  It  was  named  Richmond  because  it 
was  situated  much  like  the  Richmond-on-the- 
Thames  in  England.  Tbday  Richmond  is  the  chief 
manufacturing  city  of  Virginia  and  a  leading 
southern  trading  center.  Ocean  vessels  use  a  deep 
water  terminal  as  they  move  cargo  in  and  out. 

The  town  was  built,  like  Rome,  on  seven  hills  and 
is  also  the  capital  of  Virginia.  In  addition  to  being 
an  important  educational  center,  it  is  a  city  rich 
with  historical  heritage. 

I  trust  many  of  you  are  planning  to  attend  FGBC 
National  Conference  July  28  through  August  2  at 
Richmond,  Virginia.  The  theme  of  the  conference 
is  Bonding  Tbgether  for  Ministry. 

If  this  reads  like  a  travel  folder,  this  is  intentionsil. 
You  will  have  three  late  afternoons  and  evenings 
free  for  sightseeing  and  fellowship. 

Strategically  tucked  into  the  conference  pro- 
gram are  three  days  of  Women's  Missionary  Coun- 
cil sessions,  July  31  through  August  2,  10:45  a.m. 

TREASURES 

One  by  one  He  took  from  me. 

All  the  things  I  valued  most. 
Until  I  was  empty-handed; 

Every  glittering  toy  was  lost. 
And  I  walked  earth's  highways,  grieving 

In  my  rags  and  poverty. 
Till  I  heaird  His  voice  inviting, 

"Lift  your  empty  hands  to  Me." 

So  I  held  my  hands  toward  heaven, 

And  He  filled  them  with  a  store 
Of  His  own  tremscendent  riches, 

'Till  they  could  contain  no  more. 
And  at  last  I  comprehended 

With  my  stupid  mind  and  dull. 
That  God  could  not  pour  His  riches 

Into  hands  cdready  full! 

Martha  Snell  Nicholson 


to  12:15  p.m.  The  ladies  of  the  Mid-Atlantic  District 
have  prepared  stimulating  and  challenging  sessions. 
We  promise  to  feature  as  many  missionaries  as  time 
allows  and  streamline  business. 

Richmond  embodies  the  tradition  of  southern 
hospitality!  What  a  great  place  to  present  our  theme 
for  1990-91,  FYiends  in  a  World  of  Strangers. 

If  you  have  never  attended  a  National  Con- 
ference, you  are  really  in  for  a  treat.  See  you  there! 
Y'all  come! 

-  Betty  Ogden 
National  WMC  President 


WMC  OFFERING 

June,  July,  August 

WMC  Operating  Expenses 
Goal:  $8,000 

Send  before  September  10 


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HERALD/  June  15.  1990 


FELLOWSHIP  NEWS 


NEWS  UPDATE 


William  Cochran  has  been  promoted 
to  the  rank  of  Lieutenant  Colonel  as 
an  USAFR  Chaplain.  He  will  be 
transferred  to  Prescott,  AZ,  next 
month  taking  a  new  position  at  the 
VAMC  with  the  assignment  of 
Chaplain  in  Geriatric. 

The  Fort  Myers,  FL  Grace  Brethren 
Church  has  accepted  the  resignation 
of  Pastor  Randall  Smith.  He  has 
received  a  call  to  move  back  to 
Jerusalem,  Israel,  and  will  be 
teaching  at  Biblical  Resources  Study 
Center  outside  Bethlehem. 


The  Poyners 

Pastor  Jim  and  Charlotte  Poyner, 

serving  the  Lord  at  the  Gulfview 
Grace  Brethren  Church,  Port  Ritchey, 
FL,  were  surprised  recently  with  a 
"This  Is  Your  Life"  theme  celebration. 
Many  gifts,  cards,  and  mailograms 
were  received.  The  highlight  of  the 
evening  was  the  presentation  of  a  sur- 
prise vacation  trip  to  Hawaii.  Cake 
and  ice  cream  were  enjoyed  by  all. 
Special  guests  at  the  occasion 
were:  LaVera  Heidemann,  Pastor 
Poyner's  mother,  of  Jessup,  Iowa;  and 
his  brother  and  wife.  Randy  and  Betty 
Poyner  of  Port  Orange,  Florida.  Dick 
and  Mary  Moore,  Mrs  Poyner's 
parents,  of  Johnstown,  Pennsylvania, 
were  also  in  attendance.  There  were 
more  than  150  guests  present  for  the 
special  event.  The  unique  "This  Is 
Your  Life"  program  unfolded  as  the 
family  members,  concealed  behind 
closed  drapes,  participated.  Special 
music  was  furnished  by  Randy  and 
Betty  Poyner  and  Thomas  and  Judy 
Hale.  Angle  and  Paul  Poyner,  children 
of  the  honorees,  presented  their 
"PK.'s"  family  experiences.  Lonnie 
Miller,  of  Jamar  Travel  Park,  one  of  the 


founding  families,  gave  the  ten-year 
history  of  the  church,  with  James 
Poyner  being  called  as  pastor 
Pastor  and  Mrs.  Robert  Whited  are 
"retiring,"  after  nearly  30  years  of 
ministry  in  many  churches  across  the 
U.S.,  with  the  past  nine  years  served 
at  the  Cherry  Valley  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Beaumont,  CA. 


In  appreciation  of  their  ministry  the 
Cherry  Valley  church  surprised  the 
Whiteds  with  a  reception  where  they 
were  presented  with  an  all-expense 
trip  to  Hawaii. 

Besides  the  future  trip  to  Hawaii, 
other  plans  for  the  Whiteds  include 
more  traveling  and  a  continuing 
ministry  as  opportunities  arise. 


Marion,  IN.  Jerry  Franks,  51,  passed  away  May  8, 1990.  Jerry  had  developed 
the  "Dimensions  in  Brass"  at  Grace  College  and  later  at  Indiana  Wesleyan 
University,  formerly  Marion  College,  in  Marion,  IN.  He  was  artist  in  residence 
and  director  of  instrumental  music  and  bands  at  Grace  College  from  1966 
to  1979,  and  at  Wesleyan  University  he  was  in  charge  of  instrumental  music. 
He  was  loved,  respected  and  admired  by  all  who  knew  him.  Memorial  ser- 
vices were  held  at  Marion,  IN,  and  also  later  in  Uniontown,  PA,  his  hometown. 
Shown  above  are  some  of  his  former  students  from  Grace  College,  Winona 
Lake,  IN,  and  from  Wesleyan  University  who  prior  to  his  death  were  able  to 
attend  a  celebration  in  his  honor 


Change  Your  Annual 

Brown,  Jeff.  6204 

Newberry  Rd.,  Apt.  304, 
Indianapolis,  IN  46256. 

Centerville,  OH.  The  infor- 
mation given  on  the 
Centerville  zip  code  was 
incorrect.  The  informa- 
tion given  in  the  Annual 
is  correct. 

Clingan,  Alan.  P.O.  Box 
604,  Greencastle,  PA 
17225. 

Duncansvllle,  PA.  The  ad- 
dress for  the 
Leamersville  Grace 
Brethren  Church  has 
been  changed  to  14 
Donnertown  Ln.,  Dun- 
cansville,  PA  16635. 

Edgington,  Allen.  7617 


Madden  Dr,  Fisher,  IN 
46038. 

Gregory,  John.  14  Donner- 
town Ln.,  Duncansville, 
PA  16635. 

Harrah,  WA.  The  address 
for  Carol  Johnson  is 
9290  Branch  Rd.,  Har- 
rah, WA  98933.  The 
telephone  number  re- 
mains the  same. 

Hein,  Herman.  His  new 
phone  number  is: 
616/684-8542. 

Milroy,  PA.  The  address  tor 
the  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Milroy  is:  99 
Taylor  Dr,  Reedsville, 
PA  17084. 

Smith,  Randall,  c/o  TAN- 
TUR,  P.O.  Box  1955a 


Jerusalem,  Israel. 
Phone: 

011-972-2-760-911.  Fax 
number: 

011-972-2-767-434. 
Spence,  Phil.  243  Riley 
Rd.,  Apt  24a  Fayet- 
teville,  NC  28030.  His 
home  phone  is: 
919/487-0962.  His  office 
phone  is:  919/396-3019. 

Deaths 

Hughett,  Fred,  69.  March 
14,  1990.  He  was  a 
Nehemiah-type  of  per- 
son and  served  as 
moderator  and  trustee 
for  many  years  at  the 
Grace  Brethren  Church 
of  Danville,  OH.  Albert 
Hockley  pastor 


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EDITORIAL 


Here  we  are  in  the  month  of 
July  and  the  world  is  going  wild 
with  what  appears  to  be  a  new- 
found freedom.  By  the  time  I 
write  this  editorial  and  get  it 
printed  the  major  part  of  the 
world  could  have  changed. 
"Check-point  Charlie"  is  history 
and  the  Berlin  Wall  is  going  for 
a  pretty  piece  of  change.  You  can 
buy  your  piece  of  the  rock  for  a 
couple  of  dollars! 

Who  knows  what  tomorrow 
will  bring?  Will  Gorby  decide  he 
wants  to  run  for  a  bigger  office 
than  the  presidency  of  the 
USSR?  I  understand  the  Job  of 
the  mayor  of  Washington,  DC  is 
open  and  an  election  is  coming 
up  soon.  The  world  is  a  delightful 
place  to  be  these  days  if  you  have 
a  sense  of  humor  and  are  not  too 
opposed  to  change. 

In  fact,  we  are  all  having  so 
much  fun  that  it  is  difficult  to 
wait  until  the  evening  news  to 
find  what  is  the  big  change  for 
the  day.  It  is  so  much  fun  living 
today  that  everyone  seems  to 
want  more  of  it  ...  on  credit. 

Even  the  mighty  are  falling. 
Donald  TVump  needs  a  few  extra 
million  a  week  to  keep  up  with 
the  banks  who  call  him  daily  to 
check  on  his  well  being. 
Remember  when  credit  had  a  bit 
of  a  stigma  to  it?  No,  you  cannot 
be  that  old. 

Gold  was  in  our  coins  in  the 
"old  days"  but  it  got  too  expen- 
sive to  do  something  like  that. 
Then  the  silver  went  from  the 
coins  and  copper  in  a  penny 
became  more  valuable  than  the 
penny.  Now  we  talk  about  doing 
away  with  the  things  because 


they  are  a  waste  of  time.  But  we 
have  a  good  substitute  -  it  is 
plastic.  What  would  we  do 
without  plastic  today?  It  fills  our 
gas  tanks  and  makes  our  pur- 
chases. We  can  even  buy  our  Big 
Macs  at  McDonalds!  Think  of  it 
.  .  .  buy  now  and  pay  for  McNug- 
gets  in  the  next  six  months  with 
only  18  percent  interest. 

Something  is  very  wrong  out 
there  in  a  world  that  moves  so 
fast  it  cannot  keep  up  with  itself. 
We  have  mortgaged  our  future  to 
the  failing  savings  and  loan  in- 
dustry and  the  picture  is  not  very 
nice.  We  have  not  only  run  out  of 
good  credit  but  we  also  have  run 
out  of  moral  values.  We  have  to 
try  to  pass  a  law  to  stop  people 
from  burning  the  flag  on  the 
fourth  of  July.  Murder,  abortion 
and  a  creeping  new  virus  is  mov- 
ing across  the  land. 

The  church  is  not  guiltless  in 
all  of  this.  Often  we  will  put 
theological  principles  aside  for 
the  convenience  of  the  times. 
Situation  ethics  is  having  a  field 
day  and  we  respond  more  to  the 
effects  rather  than  starting  with 
the  scriptures  as  the  basis  of  our 
action.  In  a  plastic  world  we  dare 
not  become  plastic  Christians. 

The  fourth  of  July  is  past  for 
this  year  and  we  trust  that  the 
work  of  the  Lord  will  become  the 
command  of  our  lives.  We  are 
proud  to  be  Christians  in 
America  and  we  need  to  fulfill 
the  duties  of  God  and  country. 
The  plastic  of  our  times  reminds 
us  that  we  need  to  be  laying  aside 
and  ahead  .  .  .  gold  and  silver  in 
the  spiritual  realm. 


Gold,  Silver, 
Copper,  Paper, 
Mixed  Metals 
and  Plastic! 

Celebrating 
the  Fk}urth 
in  a  Plastic 
Boat. 


by  Charles  W.  Jiimer 


HERALD/  July  15.  1990 


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TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 


Brethren  Missionary 


Volume  52      No.  7 


July  15,  1990 


3  Editorial 

Gold,  Silver, 
Copper,  Paper, 
Mixed  Metals 
and  Plastic! 
Celebrating  the 
Fburth  in  a 
Plastic  Boat. 

Charles  W.  Thrner 

5  Fellowship  Happenings 

Waterloo,  Iowa 
Grace  Brethren 
Church  Celebrates 
50th  Anniversary 

Jody  Delagardelle 

6  Foreign  Missions 

A  Day  in  the  Life 
of  Grace  Brethren 
Fbreign  Missions 


7  Foreign  Missions 

News  Items  from 
Grace  Brethren 
Fbreign  Missions 

8  WMC 

Welcome  to  a  New 
Year  in  WMC! 


Knitting  With 
Three  Strands 

Becky  Pappas 

10  Home  Missions 

Daughter  Church 
Planting 

William  J.  Vermeulen 

11  Home  Missions 

Postpartum 
Depression 
Among  Pastors 


12  Home  Missions 

Liberty  GBC 
Outreach  Day 

13  Fellowship  News 


14  Fellowship  Happenings 

Personal 

Reflections  - 

The  Baptism/ 

Membership 

Debate 

Donald  P.  Shoemaker 


17  BEM 

What  Does 
Brethren 
Ehrangelistic 
Ministries  Offer? 


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Women's  Missionary  Council 
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HERALD/  July  15.  1990 


BRETHREN  CHURCHES  IN  ACTION 


Waterloo,  Iowa  Grace  Brethren  Church 
Celebrates  50th  Anniversary 


by  Jody  Delagardelle 


The  Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Waterloo,  Iowa 
celebrated  its  50th  anniversary  May  4-6  with  a 
weekend  of  services  and  activities. 

Former  pastors  Arnold  R.  Kreigbaum,  Lewis  C. 
Hohenstein,  Richard  P.  DeArmey  and  John  M.  Aeby 
were  guest  speakers. 

A  worship  celebration  service  was  held  on  Friday 
evening  to  begin  the  special  weekend.  Saturday 
evening  a  "Charter  Members  Dinner"  was  enjoyed, 
and  this  was  followed  by  a  potluck  on  Sunday,  and 
an  afternoon  anniversary  progrEim.  Music  for  the 
weekend  was  furnished  by  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Dick  Eaves, 
Mrs.  Jesse  B.  Deloe,  Mrs.  Donna  Miller,  Mrs.  John 
Aeby  and  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Roger  Lear. 

"Former  pastors  and  worshipers  traveled  from  all 
areas  of  the  United  States,  including  Ohio,  Illinois, 
Indiana,  Pennsylvania,  Washington,  Arizona  and 
Florida,"  Senior  Pastor  John  Burke  said. 

The  Waterloo  Grace  Brethren  Church  had  its 
beginning  in  late  1939  when  a  group  of  Brethren 


Former  pastors  assisting  In  cutting  the  annlversitry  cake  in- 
cluded (left  to  right)  Rev.  Richard  P.  DeArmey,  Rev.  John  M. 
Aeby,  Rev.  Lewis  C.  Hohenstein  and  Rev.  Arnold  R.  Krlegbaum. 


Interior  of  the  Waterloo  Grace  Brethren  Church. 


Pastors'  wives  also  took  their  turn  at  cutting  the  cake.  Left 
to  right  are  Mrs.  John  Burke,  Mrs.  Arnold  Kriegbaum,  Mrs. 
John  Aeby,  Mrs.  Richard  DeArmey  and  Mrs.  Lewis  Hohenstein. 


"  HERALD/  July  15.  1990 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


A  Day  in  the  Life  of 
Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Missions 


•  In  late  spring,  Jim  Hocking,  Reinhold  Hiller,  and 
Bob  Skeen  traveled  to  Cameroon  with  $80,000  in 
checks  to  buy  two  trucks.  When  they  arrived  in 
Duala,  they  found  that  the  bank  was  insolvent  and 
wouldn't  honor  their  checks.  Stranded  with  no 
money  and  without  a  vehicle,  they  called  Dan 
Hocking  in  Florida,  who  contacted  Steve  Popen- 
foose,  GBFM  Finance  Director.  "I  worked  for  the 
next  week  to  get  another  $80,000  through  New 
York  to  the  bank  in  Cameroon,"  says  Steve. 

•  Recently,  GBFM  received  a  request  from  a  former 
missionary  couple  to  have  a  plaque  placed  on  the 
grave  of  Pastor  Marc.  Marc  had  been  very  helpful 
to  them  as  new  missionaries  many  years  before, 
and  they  now  wanted  to  honor  him  with  the 
engraving  of  his  name  and  a  verse  of  Scripture. 
Such  a  plaque  is  very  rare  in  the  Central  African 
Republic.  As  a  new  missionary  in  the  Central 
African  Republic,  Lila  Sheeley  attended  his  funeral 
in  March  1972.  Pastor  Volongou  Marc  was  a 
respected  man,  mourned  by  believers  and  pagans 
alike.  "It  was  impressive.  There  was  not  the  wailing 


and  crying  that  I  later  associated  with  death  in 
that  culture.  Instead,  the  people  sang  hymns  in 
praise  of  the  man's  life  and  testimony,"  Lila  reflects. 
Lila  currently  serves  in  the  home  office  as 
Distribution  Coordinator.  She  order  the  plaque 
and  shipped  it  to  a  missionary  who  will  attach  it 
to  the  gravestone  behind  the  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Bossembele. 

•  Converts  in  England  are  few  and  far  between.  In 
a  letter  early  this  summer  to  Terry  Julien,  who 
redesigned  the  Life's  Most  Important  Question 
tract  for  the  England  team.  Bill  Kiddoo  writes:  "As 
a  friend  of  mine  here  would  say,  I  am  really  chuffed 
about  the  new  tract.  (In  a  British  dictionary  that 
means  pleased  or  delighted.)  I  think  they  are  ex- 
cellent! Thanks  for  your  hard  work.  We  all  have  a 
good  list  of  people  with  whom  we  have  shared  the 
gospel  that  we  will  hand  them  out  to  right  away. 
It's  great  to  have  the  tracts  in  time  for  our  big 
outreach  at  the  Carnival.  I  think  they  have  all  the 
ingredients  to  make  them  a  very  usable  tool  for  the 
Lord.  Thanks!" 


Imagine  your  missionary's  ministry  without  the  support  services  of 
the  Home  Office.  Now  picture  the  Home  Office  without  support!  Thanks 
for  designating  a  portion  of  your  giving  to  Operation  Lifeline. 


You  Are  Invited! 

You  won't  want  to  miss  the  Grand  Missions  Rally  of  Grace  Brethren 
Home  and  Foreign  Missions  at  this  year's  National  Conference.  It  will 
be  held  on  Sunday  evening  from  7:00  to  9:00.  This  exciting  event 
promises  vision  for  the  next  century.  Come  join  us  for  a  special 
presentation  of  music,  media,  and  missions. 

Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Missions  is  commemorating  its  ninetieth 
anniversary  Thursday  afternoon  from  L30  to  3:30.  Join  us  for  the 
commissioning  of  new  missionary  appointees,  our  corporation 
meeting,  and  the  chance  to  meet  nationals  and  our  missionaries. 
You  will  enjoy  an  exciting  time  of  sharing  what  the  Lord  has  ac- 
complished through  Grace  Brethren  churches  in  the  last  ninety 
years  and  be  encouraged  to  an  even  greater  commitment  to  the  Great 
Commission  during  the  next  decade! 

Visit  Our  Table  and  Receive  a  Free  Poster 

You'll  want  to  mount  our  attractive,  four-color  poster  in  a  special 
place  to  commemorate  our  Fellowship's  90-year  commitment  to 
church  planting. 


In  commemoration  of  our  90th 
anniversary,  Grace  Brethren 
Foreign  Missions  has  published  an 
attractive  and  Inspiring  55-page 
picture  book. 

If  you  enjoyed  the  current  issue 
of  Significant  Times  and  want  to 
read  more  about  the  little-known 
ventures  into  Persia  and  China, 
tent  meetings  in  Argentina  where 
stones  were  hurled  by  angry 
nationals,  and  Allen  Bennett's 
touching  last  words,  as  he  "went 
from  a  little  mud  hut  at  Gazel,  in- 
to the  presence  of  the  One  most 
dear  to  him,"  you  may  wish  to 

"  REMEMBERfeCOMMITMlT 

A.  STORY  OF  VISION 

Send  $5.00  to: 

Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Missions 

P.O.  Box  588 

Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 


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HERALD/  July  15.  1990 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


Ninety  Years 
of  Commitment 


During  this  year  teams  of  missionaries  and 
GBFM  staff  have  been  visiting  churches 
throughout  our  Fellowship  in  anniversary  rallies. 
Celebration  '90,  a  service  commemorating  90 
years  of  history,  has  had  a  double  purpose;  to  re- 
mind us  of  the  commitment  of  those  who  have 
faithfully  served  and  to  allow  us  to  renew  our  own 
commitment  as  we  face  the  1990's,  the  most 
significant  period  of  history  the  world  has  yet  seen. 

The  GBFM  staff  sees  Celebration  '90  as  an  an- 
niversary not  of  missionary  organization,  but  of  a 
Fellowship  of  churches  faithful  to  the  Great  Com- 
mission. We  hope  most  every  church  that  has 
faithfully  participated  in  world  evangelism  during 
the  past  90  years  will  be  able  to  rejoice  in  the 
victories. 

At  each  rally,  participants  have  been  urged  to 
renew  their  commitment  in  a  three-fold  way.  First, 
to  pray  three  minutes  a  day  for  one  named  mis- 
sionary during  the  coming  year.  Second,  to  give 
the  equivalent  of  three  days  wages  to  foreign  mis- 
sions during  the  coming  year.  Third,  to  share  the 
gospel  with  three  people. 


Doors  Open 
in  Eastern  Europe 

Europe  Director,  Roger  Peugh,  and  his  wife  Nan- 
cy, recently  returned  from  an  investigative  trip  to 
Eastern  Europe.  They  were  accompanied  by  Dan 
Ramsey,  Germany  Field  Superintendent,  and  Bill 
Cook,  currently  in  language  study  with  his  wife, 
Mona.  The  Cooks  hope  to  eventually  serve  in 
Eastern  Europe. 

Roger  Peugh  reports  that  300  different  Christian 
groups  are  studying  opportunities  for  evangelism 
in  Eastern  Europe,  but  that  few  are  committed  to 
church-planting.  Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Missions 
is  dedicated  to  evangelism  and  discipleship 
leading  to  the  formation  of  local  churches. 

Reports  of  this  trip  indicate  unusual  oppor- 
tunities for  evangelism  at  this  critical  period  in 
history.  The  new-found  freedom  of  Eastern  Euro- 
peans has  created  an  almost  unprecedented 
responsiveness  to  the  gospel. 


Grace  Brethren  Churches  both  in  Germany  and 
France  are  responding  to  needs  for  Bibles  and 
literature  and  are  inviting  American  Christians  to 
join  them  in  this  effort. 


President  Namsene 

Studies  in 

United  States 

Through  the  years,  the  James  Gribble  High 
School  has  been  the  only  Christian  Academy  in 
Central  African  Republic  with  impact  not  only  on 
the  churches  but  also  the  government.  Children 
of  influential  government  officials  attend  the 
school  in  Yaloke.  The  Ministers  of  Economic 
Development,  Water  and  Forest,  Commerce,  and 
other  departments  of  government  have  children  in 
the  school.  Graduates  of  the  school  are  found  in 
many  government  positions,  among  them  the 
Secretary  of  State  and  the  Director  of  National 
Education. 

Elie  Namsene,  Director  of  the  James  Gribble 
High  School  and  President  of  the  Fellowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches  in  Central  African 
Republic,  is  currently  visiting  the  United  States  to 
complete  his  doctoral  dissertation  on  the  history 
of  the  Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Missions  in  Africa. 
He  will  receive  his  degree  from  the  University  of 
Lyon  III  in  France.  He  and  his  wife,  Martha,  have 
eight  children  and  are  expecting  their  ninth. 


lb  Be 

Commissioned 

at 

National  Conference 

□  Ken  and  Kim  Burk  -  Portgual 

n  Tim  and  Julie  Hawkins  -  Portugal 

n  Ralph  and  Martha  Schwartz  -  Portugal 

D  C.  Bess  Farrell  -  Mexico 


HERALD/  July  15,  1990 


WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 


Welcome  to  a  New  Year  in  WMC! 


From;  Janet  Minnix,  National  WMC  Program. 
Chairman  and  the  Program  Packet  Committee  for 
1990-91.  Elsie  Wiley.  Rene  Wheeler.  Darlene 
Edwards. 

We  don't  know  how  you  feel,  but  we  feel  like 
we've  been  around  the  world  this  past  year  --  in 
WMC,  that  is.  And  truly  we  have,  for  we've  visited 
every  one  of  our  mission  fields,  and  shared  with 
our  missionaries  in  the  excitement  of  seeing  God 
at  work,  even  as  we've  discovered  more  about  each 
country  and  seen  many  of  the  problems  faced  in 
cross-cultural  evangelism.  But  we're  back  home 
now,  and  it's  time  to  turn  our  thoughts  to  the 
future  and  what's  in  store  for  WMC  this  year. 

1990-91  is  Year  I  in  the  five-year  WMC  Program 
Planning  Cycle  (Ibpical  Study),  and  our  programs 
this  year  will  focus  on  the  topic  of  Friendship. 
When  God  created  woman.  He  placed  in  her  a 


special  ability  to  develop  intimate  relationships.  In 
His  Word,  God  has  given  us  models  after  which  to 
pattern  our  own  friendship-relationships.  We  will 
be  studying  these  scriptural  examples  as  we  learn 
how  to  become  FRIENDS  IN  A  WORLD  OF 
STRANGERS,  friends  not  only  with  others  in  the 
Body  of  Christ,  but  friends  with  those  outside  the 
Body,  seeking  by  loving  them  to  draw  them  into 
the  circle  of  God's  redeeming  love. 

The  Missions  emphasis  will  feature  "Friendship 
Experiences"  written  by  home  and  foreign  mis- 
sionaries. These  women  have  shared  from  their 
hearts  some  of  their  own  experiences  and  lessons 
learned  about  friendship.  The  following  article  is 
a  preview  of  the  March  missionary  challenge  by 
Becky  Pappas  from  West  Germany.  Becky  has 
served  with  her  husband,  John,  in  Aalens,  West 
Germany,  since  1977. 


Knitting  With  Three  Strands 


Ten  years  ago  when  Edna  Haak  arrived  in  Ger- 
many to  begin  her  missionary  service,  little  did  we 
realize  how  God  would  knit  our  ministries  and 
lives  together.  Today  with  the  advantage  of  hind- 
sight, 1  can  appreciate  how  God  directed  cir- 
cumstances and  events  to  bring  about  that  "weav- 
ing" process. 

Since  her  first  apartment  still  lacked  two 
month's  worth  of  renovating  effort,  Edna  moved  in- 
to our  home.  "Way  back  then"  we  only  had  two  lit- 
tle girls,  and  our  Thomas  was  well  "on-the-way". 
In  those  shared  quarters  there  was  much  "shar- 
ing" "  relating  language  school  experiences, 
learning  about  one  another's  families  and 
backgrounds,  asking  and  answering  questions 
concerning  German  culture,  reading  books  aloud 
to  the  girls,  laughing  at  the  crazy  things  kids  say, 
discussing  insights  from  God's  word,  praying  for 
one  another.  This  fellowship  revealed  our  shared 
commitments  to  the  spiritual  task  before  us  and 
was  the  beginning  of  a  friendship  bonding.  We 
could  not  know  then  that  those  two  months  would 
serve  as  a  springboard  to  much  contact  with  Edna. 
Several  years  later  she  moved  to  our  very 
neighborhood,  and  eventually  joined  our  church- 


by  Becky  Pappas 
Missionary,  West  Germany 

planting  team  in  the  city  of  Aalen.  Time  shared 
with  one  another  and  with  God  has  strengthened 
that  friendship  and  sharpened  that  commitment. 

Our  time  together  is  seldom  an  extended 
amount.  Neither  of  us  enjoys  the  luxury  of  a  "laid- 
back",  slow-pace  schedule,  so  we  don't  often  have 
the  pleasure  of  leisurely  chatting  (and  cross- 
stitching)  over  a  cup  of  tea,  nor  do  we  have  the 
uninterrupted  conversations  we  might  desire.  But 
God  has  blessed  me  with  "a  sharer  of  burdens"  in 
my  teammate.  Our  commitment  to  the  spiritual 
battle  causes  us  to  ache  (agonize)  over  the  tragic 
"casualties"  we  encounter.  At  times  we  are  inward- 
ly shaken  at  the  depravity  and  darkness  around 
us  "  our  sadness  over  Frau  S.'s  decision  to  divorce 
her  husband  and  her  total  rejection  of  biblical 
counsel;  the  ban  in  certain  circles  on  our 
Children's  Work  and  the  bribing  methods  some 
parents  used  to  prevent  their  children's  attending; 
our  frustration  at  the  unfair  treatment  given  to 
refugees  (to  whom  we're  ministering);  the  ag- 
gressive behavior  in  the  supermarket  and  most 
especially  on  the  roads! 

Special  burdens  are  also  in  the  family  context. 
I've  observed  Edna's  response  of  compassion  and 


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WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 


prayer  when  she  would  hear  our  loner-offspring 
sob,  "Edna,  I  don't  have  any  friends!";  a  will- 
ingness to  minister  in  practical  ways  by  cooking 
meals  and  caring  for  kids  when  I  was  ill  or  woozy 
with  morning  sickness;  offering  to  oversee  the 
children  to  give  John  and  1  a  day  together  with 
God. 

Our  spirits  are  not  always  sober  and  serious.  God 
certainly  gives  needed  balance,  and  my  teammate- 
friend  is  "a  sharer  of  Joys"!  I  recall  many  phone 
conversations  (at  unearthly  hours),  when  we  just 
had  to  share  a  special  witnessing  opportunity;  or 
a  positive  response  or  encouraging  comment  after 
a  public  presentation  in  which  we  tried  to  include 
a  testimony  to  our  faith;  or  the  unexpected 
spiritual  alertness  of  a  mischievious  six-year-old 
in  the  Bible  club;  or  the  thrill  of  seeing  those  we're 
discipling  sharing  the  "good  news"  with  others. 
And  again  out  of  the  personal  realm  we've  reasons 
to  rejoice  -  remembering  birthdays  and  helping 
to  make  them  special;  planning  and  anticipating 
a  Pappas-Haak  outing  (whether  it  includes  a 
basketball  game  or  a  stop  at  McDonald's,  a  hike 
or  an  afternoon  for  music-making);  sharing  each 
child's  delight  when  he/she  returns  from  a  special 
time  at  Edna's  (depending  on  the  child's  "bent", 
it  might  have  been  to  bake,  sew,  or  plant  flowers). 

My  most  vivid  memories  from  this  collage  of 
shared  joys  center  around  John  and  I  departing 


for  the  hospital  for  the  birth  of  a  baby.  Those 
scenefs  capture  for  me  the  heart-bonding  that  God 
has  granted  in  our  relationship.  Those  times  were 
very  emotional  for  me  --  saying  good-bye  to  the 
children  and  wondering  what  the  next  few  hours 
would  hold.  But  Edna  always  sent  me  off  with  a 
comforting  hug,  and  she'd  promise  "We'll  be  pray- 
ing!", and  1  knew  she  meant  it  and  would  en- 
courage our  children  to  talk  with  God  on  this  ex- 
citing occasion.  That  hug  and  the  assurance  that 
the  children  were  in  loving  hands  quieted  my  fears, 
and  somehow  I  was  then  "ready". 

"A  cord  of  three  strands  is  not  quickly  broken." 
(Eccl.  4;  12b)  Our  gracious  God  has  skillfully  knit 
hearts  together  on  this  mission  team.  1  praise  HIM 
for  the  "three-fold  cord"  relationship  1  have  with 
God  and  Edna;  a  bond  made  stronger  through 
shared  time,  and  shared  commitment,  shared 
burdens  and  shared  joys. 


WMC  OFFERING 

June.  July.  August 

WMC  Operating  Expenses 
Goal:  $8,000 

Send  before  September  10 


Waterloo  90th  Anniverary 

continued  from  page  5 

met  in  the  A.  A.  Bontrager  home  for  prayer  and 
Bible  Study. 

Within  a  matter  of  weeks  a  charter  was  drafted, 
church  ofiicers  were  elected  and  39  members  signed 
the  original  charter. 

By  the  end  of  the  year  lots  were  purchased, 
building  plans  were  approved  and  construction  of 
a  meeting  place  was  well  under  way.  During  the 
building  of  the  church  the  group  met  in  the  facilities 
of  Lowell  School. 

One  year  later,  in  November  of  1940,  the  original 
building  was  dedicated  with  Dr.  Charles  W  Mayes 
as  the  dedication  speaker.  Since  those  beginning 
days,  the  building  has  been  expanded  three  times 
to  make  room  for  a  growing  congregation.  Major 
remodeling  was  done  in  1961  and  1962. 

Over  the  50  years  of  its  history,  the  Waterloo  Grace 
Brethren  Church  has  been  led  by  seven  pastors. 
They  include  Dr.  J.  C.  Beal  and  Rev.  Frank  Coleman, 
both  deceased.  Rev.  Arnold  R.  Kriegbaum,  Rev. 
Lewis  Hohenstein,  Rev.  Richard  R  DeArmey,  Rev. 
John  Aeby  and  Rev.  John  R  Burke. 

Presently,  the  church  also  has  an  associate  pastor, 
J.  Ron  Weimer  and  youth  pastor  Rob  Barlow.  The 
youth  ministry,  known  as  Inheritance,  based  on 
I  Peter  1:4,  has  many  levels  of  outreach  programs 
for  120  7th  to  12th  graders  who  attend  activities 


from  Waterloo  and  surrounding  areas.  Inheritance 
Alive,  music,  puppet  and  drama  teams  traveled  to 
Colorado  in  June  as  part  of  their  ministry  tour. 

The  church  has  a  membership  of  566  people.  Its 
morning  worship  service  is  carried  live  each  Sun- 
day at  10;50  a.m.  on  KNWS  radio. 

Over  15  families  who  originally  worshiped  at  the 
Waterloo  Grace  Brethren  Church  have  now  gone 
on  to  full  time  Christian  service  throughout  the 
world  including  Kay  Lane;  Mike  and  Judy  Chris- 
tian; Ralph  and  Nancy  Miller:  Jim  and  Charlotte 
Poyner:  Randy  and  Betty  Poyner:  Tom  and  Donna 
Miller;  Tom  and  Jane  Grady;  Steve  and  Bonnie 
Garcia;  Lynn  and  Lois  Schrock:  Mark  and  Rober- 
ta Saunders;  Mike  and  Diane  Henry;  Jerry  and 
Janet  Kelley;  Tom  and  Jeannlne  Shipley:  Gene  and 
Ellner  Billington;  Rex  and  Eunice  Jones;  Ron  and 
Willa  Henry  and  Joan  Lesh. 

Senior  Pastor  John  Burke  stated:  "As  1  reflect 
upon  the  fifty  years  of  faithful  labor  here  in 
Waterloo,  1  am  reminded  of  Paul's  words  when  he 
wrote,  '1  thank  my  God  upon  every  remembrance 
of  you,  always  in  every  prayer  of  mine  for  you  mak- 
ing request  with  joy'  (Phil  1:3-4).  'I  thank  my  God' 
for  a  host  of  committed  men  and  women  who  have 
sacrificed,  served,  and  supported  the  work  over 
these  many  years.  Most  important,  'I  thank  my 
God'  for  the  way  in  which  He  has  kept  His  hands 
upon  the  work  and  used  it  over  this  half  century." 


HERALD/  July  15.  1990 


HOME  MISSIONS 


Daughter  Church  Planting 

Part  2  by  Williani  J.  Vermeulen 


Editor's  Note:  This  is  the  conclusion  of  a  two  part  article 
written  by  William  J.  Vermeulen  of  the  Association  of  Bap- 
tists for  World  Evangelization.  It  first  appeared  in  The  Church 
Planter  and  is  used  here  by  permission  of  the  publisher. 

Taking  the  Necessary  Steps 

What  commitments  are  necessary  for  your 
church  to  develop  a  daughter  congregation? 

•  The  first  commitment  needed  is  to  develop  a 
plan.  This  responsibility  may  be  designated  to  an 
existing  group  such  as  the  Missions  Committee, 
or  the  church  might  assign  the  work  to  a  new 
group  such  as  a  Church  Extension  Tksk  Force.  The 
group  responsible  for  the  planning  of  the  new  work 
needs  to  develop  its  knowledge  aind  understanding 
of  the  task  and  solidify  its  vision.  It  will  need  to 
gather  and  analyze  data,  set  goals  and  plan  its 
strategy. 

•  The  second  commitment  needed  is  good  promo- 
tion. The  group  should  report  its  findings  to  the 
entire  congregation  who  should  place  stress  on 
both  the  need  and  the  potential.  The  committee 
should  present  the  project  as  an  exciting  adven- 
ture for  the  entire  congregation!  It  should  assist 
the  congregation  in  getting  its  eyes  lifted  up  and 
away  from  itself  to  see  the  broader  horizon  of  what 
Christ  wants  to  accomplish  through  them  in 
building  His  church. 

•  The  third  commitment  needed  is  to  pray.  Prayer 
is  one  of  the  most  important  factors  in  church 
planting.  It  is  essential  to  making  a  healthy  begin- 
ning as  well  as  to  facing  the  challenges  of  the 
future,  and  it  should  be  organized  in  a  definite  way. 
We  should  not  just  pray  over  our  plans,  but  plan 
over  our  prayers!  The  plan  should  include  specific 
prayer  strategy  for  broad  involvement  of  members 
and  organizations,  the  whole  congregation,  and 
other  concerned  churches. 

•  The  fourth  commitment  needed  is  to  expand 
participation.  The  challenge  here  exists  in  two 
areas.  First,  build  a  team  of  people  who  will  play 
an  important  role  in  beginning  the  new  work  while 
remaining  attached  to  the  mother  church.  Some 
of  them  may  even  commit  themselves  to  attend 
the  new  church  for  a  limited  period  such  as  six 
months  or  a  year.  They  will  be  an  integral  part  of 
building  the  new  church's  core  group,  making  the 
new  church  known  in  its  community,  participating 
in  the  task  of  getting  people  out  to  the  worship 


services  (especially  the  first  one)  and  helping  with 
the  chores  and  ministry  of  weekly  services,  group 
meetings,  and  follow-up. 

Second,  find  families  who  will  commit 
themselves  to  church  planting  and  be  willing  to 
move  out  from  the  mother  congregation  to  become 
part  of  the  nucleus  of  the  new  church.  Beginning 
with  a  strong  core  group  that  has  mature  Chris- 
tians and  people  with  leadership  skills  is  a  tremen- 
dous asset.  A  strong  core  is  also  important  to  the 
task  of  providing  needed  ministry  to  the 
unchurched  whom  the  Lord  will  bring  into  the 
new  fellowship.  Find  people  with  gifts  and  interest 
in  church  planting.  Seek  out  people  who  have 
strong  evangelistic  zeal,  a  personal  faith  that  is 
contagious,  and  a  creative  contribution  to  the  new 
church's  development. 

•  The  fifth  commitment  needed  is  to  implement 
the  plan.  Give  the  responsible  group  the  authori- 
ty, resources,  and  initiative  to  see  the  plans  car- 
ried out,  evaluated,  and  reshaped  until  they  are 
most  effective.  Assure  the  group  of  the  church's 
support  and  give  them  on-going  encouragement 
and  assistance  in  seeing  the  plan  carried  out. 

Existing  churches  need  to  make  church 
planting  one  of  their  priorities.  The  pastors  of 
churches  are  central  to  making  progress  in  this  ex- 
citing challenge  and  need  to  encourage  their 
churches  toward  specific  steps  of  action.  The 
majority  of  church  members  need  to  be  educated 
about  church  planting  and  to  become  more  aware 
of  the  Scriptural  imperative  and  the  incredible 
need  to  develop  new  congregations. 

Great  opportunities  lie  at  the  doorsteps  of  many 
local  churches  who  need  to  come  to  grips  with  the 
challenge  to  extend  themselves  into  new  and 
needy  areas.  They  need  to  move  away  from  center- 
ing just  on  present  realities:  they  need  to  envision 
new  possibilities  --  from  the  static  sight  of  what  is, 
to  the  faith-expanding  contemplation  of  what 
could  be.  The  church  is  called  to  live  and  act  by 
faith,  expecting  great  things  from  God.  One  of  the 
best  ways  the  church  can  exercise  faith  corporately 
is  to  multiply  through  planting  a  daughter  church. 


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HOME  MISSIONS 


Postpartum  Depression 
Among  Pastors 

Mother  church  pastors  may  very  well  suffer  from 
postpartum  depression  after  giving  birth  to  a  new 
church.  It  hurts  to  lose  people  and  resources  from 
your  regular  attenders  and  supporters.  But,  God 
is  gracious  to  provide  for  the  "mothers,"  too.  Larry 
Smithwick  made  an  amazing  announcement  to 
the  Northwest  District  Conference  in  late  May.  He 
said  that  the  mother  church  in  Anchorage,  Alaska, 
had  700  in  attendance  a  year  ago.  They  gave  up 
150  people  to  a  new  church  plant  last  Fall.  This 
Easter,  the  new  church  had  more  than  400  in 
attendance,  and  the  original  church  had  800. 
That's  a  gain  of  500  people  between  the  two 
churches!  Praise  the  Lord! 

Another  mother-daughter  church  combination 
has  been  underway  in  northeast  Ohio  for  more 
than  a  year-and-a-half  now.  The  Western  Reserve 


Mother-Daughter  Churches 

Churches  Planting  Churches 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Macedonia,  Ohio,  is 

only  four  years  old  itself,  but  Pastor  Ron  Boehm 
and  his  congregation  have  a  vision  to  reach  the  lost 
for  Christ  and  to  plant  Grace  Brethren  churches 
in  the  Greater  Cleveland  area.  So,  they  launched 
the  Lake  County  church  in  Willoughby,  Ohio,  in 
the  fall  of  1988  with  Pastor  Joe  Cosentino. 

Now  the  mother  church  reports  nine  recent  bap- 
tisms and  eleven  new  members,  bringing  the 
membership  total  to  63.  They  have  hit  a  high  at- 
tendance of  165.  They  already  have  more  than 
$21,500  in  their  building  fund  and  are  studying 
the  architect's  preliminary  drawings  for  their  first 
building.  Projected  cost  "will  be  $308,000,  and 
some  are  wondering  if  the  facility  may  not  be  too 
small!  Thanks  for  praying  for  both  new  and 
mother  churches! 


From  Around  the  Nation  . 


Here  are  reports  from  Home  Mission  churches: 


Charleston,  WV,  Pastor  Emory  Young    -    'We 

continue  to  grow  with  new  families  joining  each 
month.  We  now  have  a  group  of  about  60.  Our 
Mother's  Day  Celebration  saw  64  attenders!" 

Ocala,  FL,  Pastor  Chuck  Davis  -  "The  work  is 
progressing  well.  Attendance  is  up  50  percent  over 
last  year  at  this  time.  New  visitors  are  at  every  Sun- 
day AM  service.  For  the  first  time  we  have  several 
teens  coming  regularly.  People's  lives  are  being 
changed.  Many  are  now  ready  to  become 
members,  and  we  anticipate  real  growth  in 
membership  this  year." 

Philadelphia,  PA,  Pastor  Steve  Makofka  -  "As 

we  are  doing  a  better  job  of  meeting  the  spiritual 
needs  of  our  people,  they  are  becoming  more  ex- 
cited about  reaching  their  friends  for  Jesus.  One 
of  our  families  has  started  an  SMM-type  program 
for  the  girls  in  their  daughter's  school.  One  of  our 
men  is  working  on  a  Bible  literature  class  for 
foreign  students  at  a  major  university.  And  we  are 
holding  Sunday  evening  services  in  the  park  to  be 
available  to  more  people." 

Marion,  OH,  (self-supporting  Sept.  1),  Pastor 
Dave  Kennedy  -  "A  single  parent  came  forward 
to  dedicate  her  two  young  children  to  the  Lord  on 
Mother's  Day.  Another  family  in  the  church  invited 
this  new  family  over  for  dinner  and  lovingly  in- 
troduced them  to  real  care  in  the  body." 


Mishawaka,  IN,  Pastor  Scott  Weaver  -  "Our  AM 
Worship  attendance  averaged  78  for  April!  This  is 
cause  for  joy  and  rejoicing.  We  baptized  two  young 
couples  May  20.  Bids  for  the  new  building  (were 
to  be  received)  in  mid-June." 

North    Pole,    AK,    Pastor   Davis    Harbour    - 

'"Rventy-six  attended  communion  on  Easter  Sun- 
day evening,  six  for  the  first  time!" 

Northeast  Columbus,  OH,  Pastor  Will  Marling 

-  "We  are  working  on  formal  organization,  train- 
ing of  leaders,  and  implementing  some  new 
teaching  opportunities.  We  are  also  solidifying  the 
two  keys  to  our  ministry:  Sunday  morning  celebra- 
tion and  our  small  groups,  called  Care  Groups." 

North  Port,  FL,  Pastor  Lester  Pifer  -  "We  have 
had  a  fine  response  from  our  people  in  raising 
funds  for  our  property  purchase  and,  also,  to 
assume  a  higher  rental  hgure  for  our  current 
meeting  place.  We  hope  to  raise  $14,600  for  our 
property  before  closing." 

Navajo  Ministries,  Counselor.  NM,  Steve 
Galegor,  Assistant  Superintendent  "The  new 
building  project  (Navtech  Center)  is  underway  but 
about  a  week  behind  because  of  bad  weather.  Six 
seniors  graduated  from  the  school  at  the  end  of 
May.  Recently,  the  entire  Kindergarten  class 
prayed  to  receive  Christ." 


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HOME  MISSIONS 


Liberty  GBC  Outreach  Day 


Here's  a  good  test  for  your  judgment  and  com- 
mon sense.  Should  someone  try  to  get  eight  Grace 
Brethren  Churches  to  cooperate  and  have  them 
give  up  a  Saturday  morning  to  go  door 
to  door  in  the  inner-city?  Wait,  don't 
answer  yet.  It's  on  the  same  day  as  a 
youth  rally,  so  we'll  have  to  rely  on 
adult  volunteers.  Do  you  think  it 
sounds  like  a  bad  idea?  You  say  going 
door  to  door  doesn't  work  any  more, 
and  besides,  what  adult  is  going  to 
want  to  go  door  to  door  in  the  inner- 
city  on  a  Saturday  morning?  You  say 
the  Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren 
Churches  is  fast  becoming  an  oxy- 
moron (like  "jumbo  shrimp")?  Maybe 
you're  right.  Maybe  it  is  a  bad  idea. 
But  Liberty  GBC  went  ahead  and  did 
it  anyway. 


Rev.  Steve  Makoflai,  pastor  of 
the  Liberty  GBC,  Philadelphia, 
Pennsylvania. 


We  have  what  the  people 
need^  they  just  don*t  know  it. 

Saturday  morning,  March  17,  saw  forty  people 
from  eight  Grace  Brethren  Churches  praying 
together  in  preparation  for  making  an  impact  on 
Philadelphia.  The  group  included  seven  pastors 
and  a  cross  section  of  laymen.  Their  purpose  was 
to  conduct  a  Bible  Knowledge  Survey  in  the 
Fishtown  area  of  Philadelphia.  The  survey  had  ten 
questions  which  dealt  with  Adam,  Noah,  and 
Jesus  Christ,  all  of  whom  experienced  God's  judg- 
ment for  sin.  This  led  to  a  question  regarding  the 
person's  own  eternal  destiny.  Steve  Makofka,  pastor 
of  Liberty  GBC  said,  "Our  purpose  was  to  try  to 


FIFTY 


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find  those  who  were  already  under  conviction  of 
sin  and  to  aid  the  Holy  Spirit's  work  in  their  lives. 
To  those  who  were  interested  we  offered  the  plan 
of  salvation,  information  about  our 
church,  and  a  visit  from  the  pastor." 
The  survey  team  knocked  on  265 
doors  to  get  45  completed  surveys. 
This  generated  a  list  of  fifteen  homes 
where  people  were  interested  in  learn- 
ing more  about  Christianity,  the  Bible, 
or  the  church.  What  would  have  taken 
one  person  weeks  to  accomplish  was 
done  by  the  team  in  a  little  over  two 
hours.  Such  are  the  benefits  of  team- 
work and  cooperation. 

But  the  benefit  of  the  survey  was 
not  limited  to  Liberty  GBC.  All  of 
those  who  participated  received  per- 
sonal benefits  as  well.  One  pastor's 
wife,  anticipating  the  possibility  of  be- 
ing mugged,  left  her  diamond  ring  at 
home,  but  she  didn't  let  that  fear  keep  her  from 
coming.  Afterwairds,  she  had  this  to  say:  "It  wasn't 
as  bad  as  I  thought  it  would  be.  I  actually  enjoyed 
it.  People  were  not  suspicious  of  us  as  I  thought 
they  would  be.  I  was  surprised  how  many  people 
think  that  you  get  to  heaven  by  good  works.  I  felt 
like  we  were  just  getting  started.  I  want  to  come 
back  and  do  it  again." 

Others  responded  in  different  ways.  One  par- 
ticipant   was    encouraged    to    see    the    pastors 

I  was  surprised 

how  many  people  think 

that  you 

get  to  heaven  by  good  works. 

"practicing  what  they  preach"  and  leading  the  way 
in  outreach  by  being  examples.  Others  found  the 
experience  to  be  a  real  eye  opener.  One  man, 
almost  overwhelmed  by  the  needs  he  saw,  said, 
"We  have  what  the  people  need,  they  just  don't 
know  it."  All  returned  to  their  home  churches 
challenged  to  increase  their  prayer  efforts  on 
behalf  of  this  church  and  its  community. 

So,  what  should  you  do  next  time  someone 
wants  to  do  something  for  outreach  that  doesn't 
sound  like  a  good  idea?  Think  about  it.  Pray  about 
it.  Pursue  it.  Fortunately  for  us,  God  doesn't  con- 
fine Himself  to  our  limited  perceptions  of  good 
judgment  and  common  sense. 


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FELLOWSHIP  NEWS 


NEWS  UPDATE 


NBA  Star  Speaks  at 
New  Holland,  PA,  GBC 

Every  day  thou- 
sands of  young- 
sters in  our  country 
"shoot  the  hoop." 
Many  entertain 
dreams  of  some 
day  playing  at 
Carolina  under 
Dean  Smith,  play- 
ing on  an  Olympic 
team,  or  playing  on 
an  NBA  Champi- 
onship team.  Bobby  Jones  is  a  true 
example  of  following  dreams,  achiev- 
ing goals  and  overcoming  adversity. 
He  was  a  1970  high  school  All 
American,  who  after  graduating 
played  at  the  University  of  North 
Carolina  at  Chapel  Hill,  and  was  a 
member  of  the  1972  Olympic  Basket- 
ball Team.  Upon  graduation  in  1974 
from  UNC,  he  achieved  All  American, 
and  a  B.A.  in  Psychology.  He  went  on 
to  play  twelve  years  of  outstanding 
professional  basketball. 

Bobby  is  the  only  player  to  make 
the  all-defensive  first  team  ten  years 
in  a  row,  playing  in  five  all-star  games 
and  winning  the  cherished  NBA 
Championship  in  1983  with  the 
Philadelphia  76'ers. 

Bobby  shared  his  simple,  clear 
testimony  on  Memorial  Day  Sunday, 
May  27,  at  the  evening  service  of  the 
Grace  Brethren  Church,  New 
Holland,  PA.  This  growing  church  was 
packed  on  Easter  Sunday  as  the 
overflow  room  was  used.  Bobby 
Jones  drew  a  crowd  that  exceeded 
Easter's  attendance  by  100  plus  on  a 
holiday  weekend. 

Dr  Roy  Roberts,  the  new  Senior 
Pastor,  plans  to  schedule  a  profes- 
sional sports  personality  at  least  twice 
a  year  in  order  to  reach  men  and  boys 
who  would  not  otherwise  come  to 
church.  Dr  Roberts  will  draw  on  his 
contacts  of  conducting  pre-game 
chapels  for  professional  teams  span- 
ning three  decades. 
Kenai,  AK.  An  installation  service 
was    held   for   Chris    Hay   as    he 


assumed  the  pastoral  duties  at  the 
Kenai  Grace  Brethren  Church.  Those 
taking  part  included  James  Welborn, 
William  Schaffer,  Glen  Welborn,  and 
Ted  Titus.  Mark  Welborn  and  Richard 
Stables  were  also  installed  as  elders 
of  the  Kenai  church. 

Dan  Allan  is  now  the  senior  pastor 
at  the  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Ashland,  OH. 

The  offices  of  the  Fellowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches  located  in 
Winona  Lake,  IN,  are  on  Central 
Standard  Time — one  hour  behind  the 
East  Coast  and  2  hours  ahead  of  the 
West  Coast.  This  remains  in  effect 
from  April  1  to  October  28  (most  of  the 
state  of  Indiana  does  not  change  to 
Daylight  Saving  Time.) 

Howard  Immel  is  the  new  pastor  of 
the  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
London,  OH. 

David  Rosner  is  the  new  pastor  of 
the  Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Flora, 
IN.  He  began  his  ministry  on  June  1. 

Richard  Sellers  was  the  interim 
pastor  of  the  Grace  Brethren  Church 


at  Lansing,  Ml,  until  Mick  Rockafellow 
assumed  the  pastorate  on  July  1. 
John  Townsend  is  the  new  pastor  of 
the  Everett  Grace  Brethren  Church, 
Everett,  PA.  He  began  his  ministry  as 
of  May  20. 

Ron  Guiles  has  resigned  from  the 
Grace  Fellowship  Church  of  Fort 
Worth,  TX,  and  has  accepted  a 
unanimous  call  to  be  the  senior 
pastor  at  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Maitland,  FL. 

Steve  Edmonds  has  resigned  at  the 
Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Fort 
Lauderdale,  FL,  and  has  accepted  the 
pastorate  of  the  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Murrysville,  PA. 

Bill  Stevens,  former  pastor  of  the 
Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Lake 
Odessa,  Ml,  has  resigned  and  has 
accepted  the  pastorate  of  the 
Brookville,  FL,  Grace  Brethren 
Church. 

Carl  Miller,  former  pastor  of  the 
Ankenytown  Grace  Brethren  Church, 
Bellville,  OH,  has  announced  his 
resignation.  He  is  open  to  future 
pastorate  ministry. 


Change  Your  Annual 

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Townsend,  John.  20  W. 
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Lehigh  Valley  GBC,  (page 
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Death 

Hastings,  Ed,  84.  October 
20,  1989.  He  accepted 
Christ  as  his  Savior, 
and  along  with  his  wife 
served  the  Lord  in  the 
Grace  Brethren  Church 
in  Homerville,  OH,  until 


they  moved  to  Califor- 
nia in  1946.  They  con- 
tinued to  serve  the  Lord 
in  the  South  Gate 
Brethren  Church  and 
then  later  in  the  Com- 
munity Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Long  Beach. 

For  many  years,  Ed 
was  head  usher  at  the 
national  conferences. 
Many  pastors  and  mis- 
sionaries were  the  reci- 
pients of  Hastings- 
Hospitality,  assistance 
in  packing,  moving,  and 
so  forth.  Practical 
spiritual  counsel  was 
the  trademark  of  the 
Hastings.  One  pastor 
remarked:  "When  I  felt 
in  need  of  good  advice, 
I  always  went  to  Ed." 

An  informal  memorial 
service  was  led  by  Dr. 
Harold  Dunning  of  the 
Grace  Brethren  Church 
of  Long  Beach,  CA. 


HERALD/  July  15,  1990 


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FELLOWSHIP  HAPPENINGS 


Personal  Reflections 


/  have  been  encouraged  by  many  to  open  up  a  limited 
number  of  pages  of  the  Herald  magazine  to  the 
expression  of  opinions  and  beliefs  regarding  the 
baptism! membership  issue  in  the  Grace  Brethren 
Church.  No  practical  means  of  such  an  exchange  has 
been  available  to  persons  following  last  year's  national 
conference.  A  forum  plan  was  adopted  at  the  1 989 
conference,  but  has  not  been  implemented  in  a 
workable  fashion  to  date.  No  exchanges  which  involve 
the  names  of  other  persons  will  be  included.  The  use 
of  the  Herald  magazine  makes  the  information 
available  to  lay  persons  as  well  as  to  ministers.  No 
editing  will  be  done  on  any  of  the  articles  and  it  is 
understood  that  the  material  does  not  have  the 
endorsement  of  the  Herald  or  the  Fellowship — it 
reflects  the  personal  position  of  the  individual  author. 
— Charles  W.  TUrner.  publisher 

The  Baptism/Membership  Debate  in  the 

Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren  Churches: 

Some  Personal  Reflections 

By  Donald  P.  Shoemaker,  Senior  Pastor 
Grace  Community  Church,  Seal  Beach,  California 

ON  BAPTISM 

1.  Jewish  proselyte  baptism  serves  as  an  impor- 
tant backdrop  to  the  NT  practice  (William  Sanford 
LaSor,  "Discovering  What  Jewish  Miqva'ot  Can  Tfell 
Us  About  Christian  Baptism",  Biblical 
Archaeological  Review,  1987,  13(1),  pp.  52-59). 
Jewish  proselyte  baptism  was  a  purificatory  rite 
administered  by  immersion. 

2.  While  NT  baptism  was  most  likely 
administered  by  immersion,  the  evidence  is  insuf- 
ficient to  conclude  that  Matthew  28:19  or  any  other 
baptismal  text  can  be  interpreted  to  say  that  only 
immersion  baptism  is  biblical  baptism. 

3.  It  cannot  be  established  with  any  high  degree 
of  certainty  that  Matthew  28:19  either  demands  a 
triple  action  or  that  the  passage  was  originally 
intended  to  be  a  liturgical  formula  (which  it  later 
became). 

4.  To  say  that  the  trinitarian  formula  focuses  on 
the  work  of  the  triune  God  in  our  salvation  is  true 
but  this  is  not  expressed  by  Matthew  in  his  final 
discipleship  passage.  It  is  very  possible  that 
Matthew's  account  of  the  "Great  Commission" 
focuses  back  on  the  baptism  of  Jesus.  His  baptism 
was  trinitarian,  too  (though  certainly  not  in  mode 
or  formula).  Disciples  are  to  follow  their  Lord  in 
baptism.  As  God  was  His  Father,  as  He  was  a 
Beloved  Son,  as  the  Holy  Spirit  descended  on  Him, 
so  we,  too,  are  beloved  sons  of  the  Father  through 
the  Son  and  endowed  by  the  Spirit  and  ready  now 
to  follow  Him  in  obedience,  ministry  and  suffering. 


5.  It  is  unsound  and  eisegetical  to  demand  that 
the  various  baptisms  in  Acts  were  by  TYine  Immer- 
sion. The  variation  of  language  between  the 
various  passages  suggests  that  no  fixed  liturgical 
formula  is  in  view,  although  allegiance  to  the  Lord 
Jesus  Christ  appears  to  be  an  invariable  factor 
(which  is  also  what  the  "Great  Commission" 
affirms). 

6.  The  best  defense  for  T^-ine  Immersion  comes 
from  church  history,  like  it  or  not.  The  Didache 
presents  the  earliest  inference  to  T^ine  Immersion 
but  with  a  clear  acknowledgement  of  the  accept- 
ability of  another  mode  (pouring).  Historian  Philip 
Schaff  says  that  this  document  may  indicate  a 
tightening  of  practices  because  liturgical 
ceremonies  tend  to  compound  rather  than 
diminish. 

7.  T^ine  Immersion  is  "biblical  baptism"  in  that 
it  fufills  the  intent  and  spirit  of  the  Great  Commis- 
sion and  the  biblical  theology  of  baptism.  Our  duty 
to  our  Lord  is  fulfilled  in  this  mode.  That  is,  Jesus 
is  pleased  with  our  performance  of  this  ritual  when 
it  is  done  in  faith.  But  saying  this  does  not  exclude 
the  validity  of  other  modes  when  done  in  faith. 

8.  TVine  Immersion  is,  in  my  opinion,  the  best 
mode  of  baptism  in  light  of  all  the  relevant  infor- 
mation that  can  be  gleaned  from  systematic 
theology,  church  history,  historical  theology  and 
pastoral  theology. 

9.  Baptism  is  initiatory.  It  was  the  normal  sign 
of  entrance  into  the  believing  community.  Delayed 
baptism  is  not  to  be  found  in  the  NT  and  therefore 
introduces  an  element  of  confusion  into  the  mean- 
ing of  the  rite. 

10.  Scripture  does  not  supply  sufficient  specifici- 
ty on  mode  for  this  factor  to  be  made  a  test  of 
orthodoxy  or  fellowship /membership.  The  prin- 
cipal motif  of  "cleansing"  is  satisfied  by  any  of  the 
three  major  modes.  Baptism  by  pouring  draws  a 
focus  on  the  outpouring  of  the  Spirit,  which  can- 
not be  divorced  from  baptism  and  which  is  a  key 
theme  of  the  Lukan  corpus. 

11.  The  lack  of  NT  specificity  as  to  mode  of  bap- 
tism is  harmonious  with  New  Covenant  worship 
"in  spirit  and  truth".  Undue  focus  on  form  con- 
stitutes a  violation  of  our  Lord's  criticism  of  the 
same  with  regard  to  ceremonial  washings. 

12.  While  baptizo  can  carry  the  notion  of  immer- 
sion when  indicated  by  the  context,  the  thought 
of  an  overwhelming  rite  is  the  key  idea.  There  is 
no  way  that  baptizo  in  1  Corinthians  10:1,2  can 
be    removed   from   the    debate   by   giving   it   a 


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FELLOWSHIP  HAPPENINGS 


metaphorical  meaning.  The  sacramental  images 
are  too  strong  in  this  chapter  to  eliminate  them 
from  the  debate.  And  there  is  no  way  that  baptizo 
can  mean  immersion  in  this  passage.  The 
Israelites  were  baptized  but  they  were  not 
immersed.  The  Egyptians  were  immersed  but  they 
were  not  baptized. 

13.  Rebaptism  is  to  be  rejected  if  the  former 
baptism  was  believer  baptism.  Rebaptism  casts 
aspersion  on  both  the  initiatory  nature  of  baptism 
and  on  our  understanding  of  the  meaning  of  the 
rite  of  feetwashing  (John  13:10). 

ON  HBRMENBUTICS 

1.  It  is  hermeneutically  unwise  to  read  Matthew 
28:19  into  the  Lukan  baptism  passages,  whether 
or  not  Matthew  28:19  teaches  TVine  Immersion. 
Such  a  tactic  does  not  allow  the  authors  to  tell  their 
own,  independent  messages.  Biblical  theology 
must  precede  systematic  theology,  not  the  other 
way  around. 

The  tendency  in  many  conservative  circles  to  do 
the  above  often  tends  toward  a  "docetic"  view  of 
Scripture  whereby  it  only  pretends  to  be  the 
product  of  human  hands,  the  "authors"  being 
more  like  stenographers  than  authors  in  their  own 
right.  The  nature  of  Scripture  as  the  inspired, 
inerrant  Word  of  God  does  not  mitigate  against  my 
observation.  It  is  at  once  both  the  Word  of  God  and 
the  words  of  men  who  were  genuine  authors. 

2.  In  the  defense  of  TVine  Immersion  a  tendency 
toward  an  existentialist,  esoteric  hermeneutic  is  to 
be  noted.  This  is  hard  to  "place  a  finger  on",  but 
the  atmospherics  for  such  a  hermeneutic  are 
apparent. 

This  is  to  be  noted  when  it  is  implied  that  "fuller 
understanding"  is  available  to  the  more  "spiritual" 
person.  I  quote  from  the  1984  National 
Conference's  ^o/ Three  Year  Study  Committee's 
report  No.  1  (|because  this  line  of  thinking  has 
re-entered  into  the  current  debate): 

But  where  do  we  draw  the  line  on  this  delicate 
but  infinitely  important  question  of  THE  CLARI- 
TY OF  SCRIPTURE?  Actually,  there  is  no  such 
thing  as  an  absolute  "line"  of  theological  dlscern- 
nient  which  finite  minds  can  draw.  Instead, 
THERE  IS  A  CONTINUUM  WHICH  GOD  HIMSELF 
PROVIDES:  the  closer  we  walk  with  our  Lord  the 
clearer  will  be  our  understanding  of  His  will  (John 
7:17)  —  "if  any  man  is  willing  to  do  His  will,  he 
shall  know  of  the  teaching,  whether  it  is  of  God." 
[J 985  Annual,  p.  24] 

To  arrive  at  this  view  of  "fuller  understanding", 
it  is  necessary  to  take  John  7:17  out  of  context 
(which  the  above  report  does)  and  turn  the 
grammatical  -  historical  method  of  interpretation 
and  its  corollary,  the  perspicuity  of  Scripture,  on 
their  heads.  Emergence  of  spiritual  elitism  can 
result. 


ON  DISCIPLESHIP  AND  BAPTISM 

Mat|;hew's  concept  of  discipleship  is  not  the 
modern  notion  that  a  disciple  is  a  special  sort  of 
Christian  who  has  gone  on  to  deeper  commitment. 
In  Matthew,  being  a  disciple  is  congruent  with 
being  a  Christian.  If  Matthew  28:19  clearly  teaches 
and  demands  TVine  Immersion,  then  a  non-trine- 
immersed  person  is  not  a  disciple  and  the  follow- 
ing syllogism  becomes  appropriate: 

MAJOR    PREMISE:    In    Matthew,    being    a 

disciple  equals  being  a  Christian. 

MINOR  PREMISE:  TVine  Immersion  is  an 

essential  aspect  of  being  a  disciple. 

CONCLUSION:    One    who    is    not    trine 

immersed  is  not  a  Christian. 

ON  CHURCH  POLITY 

1.  "Church  Membership"  in  its  modern  con- 
struct is  absent  from  the  NT.  Rather,  it  is  an 
ecclesiastical  concept  which  attempts  to  make 
biblical  concepts  concrete  in  our  modern  context 
(like  church  weddings  and  baby  dedications).  We 
will  therefore  search  in  vain  for  firm  biblical 
specifics  on  "Church  Membership". 

2.  What  we  commonly  call  "being  in  fellowship 
with  the  church"  comes  closer  to  NT  patterns  of 
"belonging  to  the  church".  People  can  be  fulfilling 
their  NT  responsibilities  to  their  church  whether 
they  formally  "join"  or  not. 

3.  Whatever  the  NT  does  lay  down  as 
requirements  for  being  enfranchised  into  the  local 
church  refers  more  to  "being  in  fellowship  with  the 
church"  than  being  a  "church  member". 

4.  Therefore,  if  the  Bible  demands  TVine 
Immersion,  no  one  who  lacks  it  should  be 
considered  as  being  in  any  sort  of  fellowship 
relationship  with  the  church  at  all.  Those  who 
strongly  believe  the  Bible  demands  TVine  Immer- 
sion should  not  sustain  a  fellowship  relationship 
with  those  who  do  not. 

5.  It  is  incongruous  to  have  someone  minister 
in  any  exemplary  leadership  capacity  (such  as 
teaching,  mission  work  or  pulpit  supply)  who  can- 
not meet  the  standards  of  membership  that  bind 
the  man  and  woman  in  the  pew. 

6.  Ephesians  2:13-22  argues  for  the  full  enfran- 
chisement into  the  life  of  the  church  of  anyone  who 
is  in  Christ  and  who  has  access  to  the  Father 
through  the  Spirit  with  us.  My  dictum:  "Anyone 
who  is  accepted  by  Jesus  is  acceptable  to  us." 

7.  Because  of  my  connections  to  Pentecostalism 
in  my  teens  and  early  20's,  I  recoil  at  any  distinc- 
tions created  between  Christians  due  to 
water/spirit  baptism.  I  reject  any  notion  which 
might  say:  "You  are  a  Christian.  You  are  following 
truth  as  you  know  it.  But  we  have  this  'Full  Gospel' 
teaching  on  'The  Baptism'  and  if  you  will  only  get 
'The  Baptism'  you  can  be  counted  one  with  us." 

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FELLOWSHIP  HAPPENINGS 


(Continued  from  page  15) 

ON  THE  DEBATE  WITHIN  OUR  FELLOWSHIP 

From  twenty-one  years'  experience  as  a  minister 
in  our  Fellowship  I  see  three  positions: 

1)  The  Restrictive  ("closed")  Position  Trine 
Immersion  is  the  only  true  mode  of  baptism  and 
therefore  all  members  ought  to  be  trine  immersed. 

2)  The  Moderate  ("conformity")  Position  --  Tt^ine 
Immersion  is  a  "denominational  distinctive."  It  is 
reasonable  to  ask  incoming  members  to  conform 
to  this  key  mark  of  our  movement  for  the  sake  of 
unity.  Rebaptism  is  testimonial  and  in  no  way 
repudiates  one's  earlier  baptism. 

3)  The  Inclusive  ("open")  Position  -  Trine 
Immersion  should  not  be  required  for  membership 
in  the  local  church  (at  least  for  transfer  members) 
because  Scripture  doesn't  demand  it  and/or 
because  of  some  church  polity  reason(s). 

My  cautious  opinion  is  that  many  who  hold  to 
the  restrictive  position  do  not  acknowledge  the 
existence  of  the  moderate  position.  Yet,  I  have 
probably  heard  more  people  argue  for  this  view 
than  either  of  the  other  two.  Nonetheless,  I  regard 
the  moderate  position  as  indefensible  and  having 
an  unstable,  short  half-life.  It  is  only  a  matter  of 
time  until  many  of  these  people  move  to  the 
inclusive  position. 

ON  STANDARDS  OF  CERTAINTY 

As  in  the  judicial  system,  there  are  different 
levels  of  certainty  in  doctrine.  Some  issues  fall  into 
the  category  of  "beyond  a  reasonable  doubt."  Other 


issues  fall  into  the  category  of  "supported  by  a 
preponderance  of  the  evidence." 

That  baptism  and  communion  are  rites  for  the 
church  is  "beyond  a  reasonable  doubt."  But  the 
mode  of  baptism  and  the  exact  ritual  of  commu- 
nion fall  into  the  category  of  support  by  a 
preponderance  of  the  evidence.  It  is  my  opinion 
that  issues  which  fall  into  this  latter  category  must 
not  be  issues  over  which  Christians  divide  or  over 
which  judgments  as  to  one's  orthodoxy  or  accept- 
ability as  a  member  should  be  made. 

It  is  my  opinion  that  large  numbers  of  pastors 
would  accept  Ti-ine  Immersion  as  "biblical 
teaching"  and  personally  hold  to  a  "closed  "  policy 
while  at  the  same  time  feeling  that  the  level  of  cer- 
tainty falls  short  of  being  "beyond  a  reasonable 
doubt."  Therefore,  these  pastors  are  willing  to  let 
inclusive  membership  policies  operate  in  the 
Fellowship  without  sensing  inconsistency  or 
compromise. 

Nothing  is  wrong  with  holding  positions  with 
tentativeness  due  to  the  absence  of  conclusive 
evidence.  Now  we  see  through  a  glass  dimly,  for 
a  variety  of  legitimate  reasons.  The  nature  of 
inductive  reasoning  (as  well  as  our  "Motto"  — 
"The  Bible,  The  Whole  Bible  and  Nothing  but  The 
Bible")  forces  changes  and  even  reversals  in  posi- 
tions previously  held. 

May  God  be  glorified  as  we  search  His  truth  with 
willing  and  loving  hearts! 


-Alan  Millard- 


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BRETHREN  EVANGELISTIC  MINISTRIES 


What  Does  Brethren  Evangelistic  Ministries  Offer? 


I.  Who  Are  We 

A.  Creation  of  National  Conference  in  the  early 
days  of  our  Fellowship 

1.  Formerly  known  as  the  Brethren  United 
Crusade  Committee 

2.  Later  known  as  the  Brethren  Board  of 
Evangelism 

3.  Since  1987  known  as  Brethren  Evangelistic 
Ministries 

4.  Past  leadership:  Dr.  R.  Paul  Miller,  Dean  Fet- 
terhoflf.  Bill  Smith,  Scott  Weaver,  Jim  Custer, 
Mason  Cooper,  Bob  Collitt,  and  Ron  Picard 

5.  Present  structure:  Board  of  Directors 
composed  of  6  pastors  and  6  laymen,  elected 
by  National  Conference 

B.  Purpose:  "Tb  promote  in  every  way  possible  the 
cause  of  evangelism  in  the  Fellowship  of  Grace 
Brethren  Churches"  (FGBC  Handbook) 

n.  What  We  Are  Doing 

A.  Our  past  ministry 

1.  Evangelistic  crusades  in  churches 

2.  Church  growth  strategy 

3.  Cooperated  in  GROW  '73:  Personal 
evangelism  program  for  FGBC 

4.  DEO  80's:  Regional  seminars  in  personal 
evangelism 

5.  Supportive  role  in  evangelism  with  C.E.  Na- 
tional in  N.A.C.  and  in  evangelism  training  at 
Grace  Schools 

B.  Our  financial  base 

1.  Project  offerings  from  Grace  Brethren  men  (in 
years  past) 

2.  Offerings  from  churches  where  crusades  are 
held  (10%) 

3.  Gifts  from  Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren 
Churches  and  individuals  (90%) 

C  Our  present  ministry 

1.  Revival  crusades  in  churches 

2.  Collitt  Memorial  Award:  Honoring  those  ex- 
celling in  evangelism;  Operation  Barnabas, 
Doug  Bray,  Ron  Picard,  Noel  Gaiwaka, 
Edward  Lewis,  Edward  A.  Lewis 

3.  International  opportunities:  Mozambique, 
Guatemala,  Mexico,  Puerto  Rico 

4.  Information  on  evangelism:  Herald  articles, 
BEM  Newsletter,  books,  tapes,  tracts  for  con- 
ference delegates,  and  videos  on  prayer 

5.  Working  with  C.E.  National  in  Conference 
workshops  and  BNYC  Fastracks 

6.  First  Love  Renewal  seminars  using  teams:  1 1 
sponsored  by  BEM 

CGBC,  Long  Beach,  CA  Island  Pond,  VT 

Patterson  Memorial,  Roanoke,  VA  Brookville,  OH 

St.  Petersburg,  FL  Limestone,  TN 

Riverside,  Johnstown,  PA  San  Juan,  PR 

Southern  Lancaster,  PA  Yorl<,  PA 

Pil<e,  Johnstown,  PA 


a.  Pastors  attending  FLR  seminars  (about  9%  of 
our  ministerium) 

Don  Abshlre  Roy  Glass  III  Ken  Koontz  Kim  Robertson 

Jerry  Allebach  Tom  Goossens  Brad  Lambright  Don  Rough 

Keith  Altig  Eldon  Grubb  Nathan  Leigh  Lynn  Schrocli 

Carmelo  Arbona  Phil  Guerena  Edward  Lewis  Steve  Shipley 

Sam  Baer  Vemon  Harris  Scott  Libby  Richard  Smith 

Robert  Bums  Dicl(  Harstine  Henry  Mallon  Donald  Soule 

George  Christie  Tad  Robert  Bob  Marldey  Lyie  Sweeney 

Rick  Clark  Bill  Howard  Dick  McCarthy  Marion  Thomas 

Ron  Cohen  Jim  Hunt  Paul  Michaels  Si  Toroian 

Robert  Combs  Steve  Jarrell  Kurt  Miller  George  Traub 

Mason  Cooper  Dale  Jenks  Ralph  Miller  Emest  Usher 

Tim  Coyle  Mike  Johnson  Lester  Pifer  Randy  Weekley 

Chuck  Davis  Les  Kennedy  Bob  Poirer  Daniel  White 

Gene  deJongh  Robert  Kern  James  Poyner  Mike  Wingfeld 

b.  Names    and    addresses    of   some    laymen 

attending:  Feel  free  to  contact 

Tim  Carson  Tony  DeRosa        Earl  Dohner  Dale  Knepper 

m  2,  Box  69A  7026  Glengary  584  Vl/estbfook  Rd      1550  Canal  M  Ext 

Limestone,  TN  37B81   Whittiec,  CA  90606     Brookville.  OH  45309  Manchester,  PA  17345 

Duane  Rose  Sheldon  Shelter    W.  Scott  Ratferty   Fred  Sornck,  Jr 

R  D  1,  Box  183  1244  Elm  Ave  22  Ttiird  St.  4569  N  Hedgerow 

Vintondale,  PA  15961   Uncastet  PA  17603  Newport,  VT  05855    Allenlown,  PA  18103 

Bill  Kellerman         Reed  De  Pace       Ed  Waken  Juan  Nevarez 

2978  Hidden  Forest  Ct   6  Westfield  Dr  4169  Obispo  Ave        Juan  B  Rodnguez 

Mariena,  GA  30066     Newark,  DE  19711      Lakewood,  CA  90712   Ext.  Roosevelt 

Hato  Rey,  PR  00918 

c.  No  serious  criticisms  from  any  FLR  alumni! 

d.  FLR    products:    The   Other  Evangelism, 
sheet  music  and  cassette,  syllabus 


III,  Where  We  Are  Going 

A.  Revival  Crusades  scheduled  for  1990:  Clear- 
brook,  Roanoke,  VA;  Brunswick,  ME:  Union- 
town,  PA:  Manheim,  PA 

B.  Nightlighters:  Youth  evangelism  program  with 
Mike  Williams  begins  March  23 

C.  CIA  Band:  Children's  program  using  rhythm 
instruments  now  under  development 

D.  Free  literature  to  FGBC  pastors:  "101  Ways  You 
Can  Use  Scripture  in  Evangelism" 

E.  Videos  on  prayer:  "How  to  Have  a  Revival 
Prayer  Meeting";  "Praying  with  Others" 

F.  Audio-visual  presentation  on  our  ministry  for 
National  Conference,  Richmond,  VA 

G.  Working  with  National  Strategy  Committee 
and  C.E.  National  in  Vision  for  90's 

H.  Participating  in  C.E.  Convention  and  Brethren 

National  Youth  Conference 
I.  First   Love   Renewal   Seminars   using   team 
approach 

1.  Tentative  schedule:  Winchester,  VA:  North- 
west District;  Grafton,  WVA;  Port  Richey,  FL 

2.  Possible    international    ministries    in 
Guatemala  and  Mexico 

3.  Women's   ministry   team:   North  Atlantic 
WMC  Retreat 

4.  Operation        Barnabas        Orientation: 
Myerstown,  PA 


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It  was  a  bit  oversold.  In  fact, 
it  has  become  a  joke  ...  a 
telescope  so  powerful  that  it 
could  tell  you  which  side  of  a 
dime  was  up--  at  about  100 
miles.  The  cost  was  high  also, 
at  about  $2,500,000,000 
(billions).  The  trouble  is  the 
telescope  cannot  see  now  that 
it  is  in  orbit.  A  minor  problem 
"it  was  not  constructed 
properly-  but  you  just  do  not 
get  much  for  two  billion 
dollars  anymore. 

The  "Hubbie"  was  to  be  able 
to  see  "The  edge  of  time".  We 
were  told  by  the  scientists  that 
now  we  could  unlock  the 
secrets  of  time  and  creation 
and  we  would  know  more 
about  how  the  world  was 
created.  I  could  have  saved 
them  a  lot  of  money.  For  a  lot 
less  than  $2,500,000,000  they 
could  have  picked  up  the  Bible 
and  read  where  it  says,  "In  the 
beginning  God  created  .  .  .". 

Inasmuch  as  Hubbie  did  not 
discourage  our  myopic  scien- 
tists, they  have  a  new  one  for 
you  as  a  taxpayer.  For  just 
$8,000,000,000  they  are  going 
to  build  a  space  station  for  us 
...  a  place  to  live  in  outer 
space.  This  orbital  station  will 
have  three  laboratories  and  liv- 
ing quarters  for  eight.  It  will 
take  28  space  shuttle  shots  to 
carry  the  18  pieces  of  equip- 
ment to  space  and  assemble. 
Instructions  probably  will  be 
in  Japanese! 

For  some  reason  I  cannot  get 
too  excited  about  the  thought 
of  living  in  space.  There  is  no 
mention  of  a  McDonalds  on 
the  corner  of  the  next  cloud 
and  what  do  you  use  for  an 


automatic  teller  machine? 

Now  let  me  save  the  tcix- 
payers  another  8  billion  plus, 
because  there  will  be  cost 
overuns  on  this  project.  We 
can  all  go  free  and  live  in 
space,  somewhere  beyond  the 
eyesight  of  the  Hubbie 
Tfelescope.  It  is  called  "Heaven" 
and  the  living  quarters  aire 
literally  out  of  this  world. 
Jesus  gives  a  brief  description: 
"In  my  father's  house  are 
many  mansions,  if  it  were  not 
so,  I  would  have  told  you  .  .  .". 
John  gives  a  great  description 
in  the  book  of  Revelation  .  .  . 
gold  streets  and  all  kinds  of 
precious  stones  adorning  the 
place.  It  is  free  by  faith. 

Here  are  the  details  for  the 
greatest  reservation  of  outer 
space  accommodations  that 
have  ever  been  offered!  We  are 
all  sinners  and  have  fallen 
from  God  and  His  truth.  He 
made  a  promise  and  gave  the 
provisions  of  forgiveness  of  sin 
and  a  gift  of  eternal  life.  The 
provisions  for  forgiveness  were 
made  when  Jesus  died  on  the 
cross.  We  accept  the  offer  and 
repent  of  our  sins  and  accept 
His  offer  of  life  eternal. 

Forgiven  sinners  should  live 
the  life  of  a  believer  as  set  forth 
in  the  scriptures.  When  earth- 
ly life  is  ended,  we  enter  into 
our  new  living  quarters  for 
eternity.  These  living  quarters 
did  not  cost  $8  billion,  they 
cost  a  lot  more  .  .  .  the  death 
of  the  Son  of  God.  He  over- 
came that  death  in  the  resur- 
rection. This  place  in  space 
certainly  beats  the  scientist's 
bungling  and  from  our  view- 
point is  far  more  certain  and 
secure. 


The  Eye 
In  The 
Sky  .  .  . 
Was  Not 
Exactly 
Pie 

In  The 
Sky! 


by  Charles  W.  Turner 


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TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 


Brethren  Missionary 


Volume  52      No.  8 


August  15,  1990 


3  Editorial 

The  Eye  In  The 
Sky  .  .  .  Was  Not 
Exactly  Pie 
In  The  Sky! 

Charles  W.  Thrner 

5  BEM 

Open  Doors, 
Money  and  Men 

J.  Keith  Altig 

6  Home  Missions 

What  Goes 
Around  Comes 
Around 

Edward  A.  Jackson 


9  Fellowship  News 


10  Grace  Schools 

The  Waters  of 
Bitterness  Made 
Sweet 

Alva  J.  McClain 


12  WMC 

Are  You  Part 

of  a 

Growing  WMC? 


14  FGBC 

An  Unusual 

Approach 

for  Building  at 

Cincinnati,  Ohio 

Ned  Denlinger  and 
Mike  Clapham 


16  Foreign  Missions 

Meet  Your 
Missionaries 


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John  Davis 
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Home  Missions 

Larry  N.  Chamberlain 
Jim  Folsom 
Women's  Missionary  Council 
Viki  Rife 
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An  overview  of  Downtown  Cincin- 
nati. Ohio.  Mike  Williams  ministers 
in  music  with  some  of  the  men  from 
the  Cincinnati,  Ohio  GBC:  and 
Pastor  Mike  Clapham  encourages 
some  new  converts.  (Photos  by 
Jeffrey  and  Roberta  Seebohm.) 

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BRETHREN  EVANGELISTIC  MINISTRIES 


Open  Doors, 
Money  and  Men 


The  Missionary  Society  Director  had  just  made 
an  astounding  statement.  He  said.  "We  would  like 
to  open  a  new  field  and  we  have  the  money  to  do 
it,  but  we  do  not  have  the  people  to  send."  The 
young  pastor  of  the  church  in  which  the  Director 
was  speaking  felt  his  heart  burn  within  him.  The 
next  evening  the  pastor  and  his  wife  went  to  hear 
the  Mission  executive  speak  again  and  after  the 
serv^ice  they  inquired,  "If  we  would  offer  to  go, 
would  you  send  us?"  The  Director  responded,  "Dry 
us  and  see." 

In  this  way  the  movement  was  born  which 
ultimately,  with  the  cooperation  and  labor  of  other 
missionaries,  resulted  in  thousands  of  people 
hearing  the  gospel  for  the  first  time,  multiplied 
hundreds  accepting  the  Lord  proclaimed  by  those 
who  preached  the  Word,  a  number  of  churches 
being  planted  and  scores  of  young  people  trained 
or  in  training  for  the  important  task  of  themselves 
taking  the  message  to  others. 

God  had  brought  three  important  ingredients 
together  to  produce  the  work  He  wanted  done:  an 
open  door,  people  eager  to  do  His  will  and  the 
finances  to  enable  the  work  to  be  done. 

Once  again  our  Brethren  Fellowship  is  faced 
with  two  of  these  ingredients  which  are,  1)  an 
amazing  open  door  and  2)  the  people  eager  to 
enter  it.  If  the  third  element,  the  necessary 
finances,  is  supplied,  there  is  every  possibility  that 
again  we  will  see  an  explosive  work  done  for 
Christ. 

The  open  door  is  Guatemala.  In  the  person  of 
Rodrigo  Argueta  we  have  an  ordained  Brethren 
pastor  currently  on  the  field  where  he  and  his  wife 
and  three  beautiful  children  are  working,  despite 
great  difficulties,  to  establish  a  church  and  bring 
the  message  of  salvation  to  the  teeming  millions 
of  their  fellow  countrymen.  Their  vision  is  to 
branch  out  into  other  localities,  even  into  other 
Hispanic  American  nations  with  the  gospel 
message. 

Their  vision  includes  a  complex  which  will 
house  the  church,  Sunday  School  and  a  training 
school  for  those  men  and  women  who  feel  the  call 
of  God  in  their  lives.  The  fact  is  that  at  the  present 
time  there  are  four  men  and  two  women  enrolled 


and  studying  in  Just  such  a  school.  One  of  the  men 
is  about  ready  to  assume  the  duties  of  a  pastor 
under  Rodrigo's  supervision.  The  need  now  is  for 
a  building  suitable  for  housing  these  activities 
which  currently  meet  in  homes  or  other 
temporary  facilities. 

Not  only  is  there  this  capable  pastor  already  on 
the  field  but  there  are  an  American  businessman 
and  a  pastor  whose  hearts  God  has  touched  who 
stand  ready  to  go  and  assist  Pastor  Rodrigo  on  a 
short  term  basis  in  the  areas  of  evangelism  and 
soul  winning. 

Our  Fellowship  is  faced  with  an  exciting 
challenge.  This  could  well  be  the  launching  pad 
for  a  tremendous  work  in  all  of  Latin  America. 
Pastor  Rodrigo  has  requested  help  of  Brethren 
Evangelistic  Ministries  in  teaching  his  people  and 
encouraging  them  to  witness  to  their  families, 
friends  and  neighbors,  and  the  two  men 
mentioned  above  Eire  ready  to  go  to  Guatemala  and 
minister  in  this  way.  About  $3000.00  will  be 
needed  for  this  project.  As  a  Fellowship  we  need 
prayer  for  guidance.  We  need  concerted  action  and 
support  if  we  are  to  realize  the  great  blessings  our 
Lord  has  in  store  for  us. 

--  Dr.  J.  Keith  Altig 
Member  Board  of  Directors,  B.E.M. 


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FOR 

GUATEMALA 

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Guatemala  may  be  sent  to: 

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P.O.  Box  333 

Winona  Lake,  IN  46590. 


HERALD/  August  15.  1990 


HOME  MISSIONS 


What  Goes  Around  Comes  Around 


By 

Edward  A.  Jackson 

On  April  29,  1970,  the  Lord 
spoke  to  my  heart  through  the 
student  riot  on  the  Ohio  State 
University  campus.  His 
message  was  so  loud  and  clear 
that  shortly  thereafter  I  re- 
signed my  commission  as  a 
Lieutenant  with  the  Ohio  State 
Highway  Patrol  to  become  the 
founder  and  Executive  Director 
of  the  National  Fellowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Men,  Inc., 
formerly  the  laymen's  organiza- 
tion. This  full-time  ministry 
grew,  and  out  of  that  growth  the 
Grace  Brethren  Boys'  Ministry 
was  born. 


Ed  and  Polly  Jackson  with  Joe  Tkylor 


tional.  Some  years 
ago  the  men  did  a 
project  at  the  Chateau 
in  France.  In  January 
and  February,  1991, 
approximately  ten 
men  will  be  traveling 
to  the  Central  African 
Republic  on  a  Yoke- 
fellow construction 
project.  It  is  our  goal 
to  see  the  men  in- 
volved in  at  least  one 
overseas  project  each 
year.  Presently  there 
are    five    state-side 


Those  were  hard  times  financially  for  the 
organization,  and  it  was  clear  we  needed  a  full- 
time  director  for  the  growing  boys'  ministry,  so  I 
felt  led  to  enter  the  pastoral  ministry  and  give  my 
salary  from  the  men's  organization  to  the  director 
of  the  boys'  work.  The  boys'  ministry  has  been  pro- 
ductive, and  today  many  young  men  are  in  full- 
time  Christian  service  because  of  it.  Since  the 
early  days  of  the  men's  work,  many  men  have  been 
faithful  to  the  boys'  ministry;  however,  there  is  a 
much  broader  ministry  for  the  men  that  has  not 
been  developed. 

Today  there  are  two  groups  which  are  the  best 
kept  secrets  in  the  Grace  Brethren  Fellowship: 
Yokefellows,  and  Acquillas  and  Priscillas.  Both 
groups  are  a  part  of  the  Grace  Brethren  Men's 
organization.  Yokefellows  are  men  or  couples  who 
volunteer  their  time  and  expertise,  at  their  own 
expense  most  of  the  time,  to  help  where  they  are 
needed.  A  group  of  such  men  assisted  recently  in 

the  construction  of  the 
Ocala,  Florida,  Grace 
Brethren  Church,  and 
about  fifty,  including 
wives  who  helped  in  the 
kitchen,  worked  this 
summer  to  build  the 
Navtech  Center  at  the 
Grace  Brethren  Navajo 
Mission. 

Because   of  its  Yoke- 
fellow   activities    the 
Grace    Brethren    Men 
have  now  become  Grace 
Ed  with  Yokefellows  Brethren   Men   Interna- 


projects  in  the  planning  stages. 

The  second  group  we  refer  to  as  Priscillas  and 
Acquillas  (see  Acts  18).  These  are  men  and  women 
who  assist  in  a  church-planting  project  while 
supporting  themselves  in  secular  occupations.  For 
example,  five  families  have  moved  to  Indianapolis, 
Indiana,  selling  their  homes  and  finding  new 
employment  in  order  to  assist  in  the  planting  of 
the  Northeast  Grace  Brethren  Church  in  that 
metropolitan  area. 

It  is  my  prayer  that  for  whatever  time  the  Lord 
gives  me,  I  will  be  able  to  see  the  Grace  Brethren 
Men  extend  to  many  other  areas  of  ministry  in  the 
Fellowship.  Second  Timothy  2:2  is  our  theme 
verse,  "...  faithful  men  able  to  teach  others  also." 

On  March  10,  1990,  in  light  of  my  retirement 
this  Fall  from  the  executive  staff  of  Grace  Brethren 
Home  Missons,  I  volunteered  to  lead  the  men's 
organization  after  I  leave  Winona  lake.  This  was 
just  about  20  years  to  the  date  when  the  laymen's 
organization  asked  me  the  first  time  to  lead  their 
organization  on  a  full-time  basis. 

"■What  goes  around  comes  around,"  they  say. 
But  let  me  give  testimony  to  these  last  20  years, 
and  the  Lord's  blessing. 

During  these  20  years  I  have  also  been  involved 
with  Home  Missions,  first  becoming  a  board 
member  in  1967.  I  served  in  this  capacity  until 
1974  when  the  Lord  called  me  into  the  pastorate, 
and  Polly  and  I  took  up  residence  in  Kenai,  Alaska, 
as  Pastor  and  wife.  Our  teenage  son,  Jim,  (now  a 
Home  Mission  pastor  at  the  Carolina  Grace 
Brethren  Church,  Columbia,  South  Carolina)  also 
accompanied  us  to  the  North  Country. 


6 


HERALD/  August  15,  1990 


HOME  MISSIONS 


The  Lx)rd  was  so  good!  For  the  five  years  we  were 
in  Alaska,  we  saw  our  church  go  self-supporting 
at  Kenai.  We  also  saw  a  church  started  in 
Anchorage  and  land  purchased  in  Homer,  Alaska, 
for  a  church  plant.  Yet,  we  still  did  not  know — and 
even  at  times  doubted — that  we  were  church- 
planters.  It  was  only  after  a  call  all  the  way  to 
Orlando,  Florida,  and  seeing  our  Home  Missions 
church  go  self-supporting  in  only  18  months,  plus 
seeing  three  other  churches  started — Melbourne, 
Lakeland,  and  Orange  City — that  we  began  to 
perceive  that  the  Lord  was  leading  us  as 
church-planters. 

Some  of  us  are  slow  learners.  Praise  the  lord  for 
his  ever  enduring  patience! 

"What  goes  around  comes  around." 


Bob  Thompson  and  Ed  Jackson  in  Alaska 

Now  it  was  back  to  Alaska  again,  namely  Homer, 
to  plant  a  church  on  the  land  purchased  some  two 
years  earlier.  With  the  help  of  three  families  of 
Priscillas  and  Acquillas — the  Jerry  Sunthimers, 
the  Dick  Hammers,  and  the  Jim  Jacksons — a 
church  was  planted  in  Homer. 

The  Lord  blessed,  and  in  two  years  Polly  and  1 
were  off  to  North  Pole,  Alaska,  a  suburb  of 
Fairbanks  to  plant  another  Grace  Brethren  church. 
It's  called  North  Pole,  not  because  of  its  geographic 
location — for  it  is  150  miles  south  of  the  Arctic 
Circle,  but  because  it  is  one  of  the  coldest  places 
in  the  Arctic.  Polly  and  I  were  only  one  year  at 
North  Pole  when  the  Lord  called  us  back  to  Ohio 
to  pastor  the  church  at  Findlay,  leaving  a  congrega- 
tion of  35  who  were  meeeting  in  a  log  house  that 
had  a  sod  roof. 

In  Ohio,  I  was  asked  to  assist  the  Northcentral 
Ohio  District  in  planting  new  churches  in  that 
area.  That  year  we  saw  eight  new  churches  planted 
in  the  district. 

What  goes  around  comes  around. 

We  were  only  one  year  at  the  Findlay,  Ohio, 
Grace  Brethren  Church,  and  assisting  in  district 
missions,  when  Dr.  Bob  Thompson  asked  me  to 


Homer,  Alaska— 1978 


join  the  Home  Missions 
Staff  as  the  Eastern  Field 
Director.  With  the  North- 
central  Ohio  District's 
blessing,  I  accepted  the 
offer. 

It  has  now  been  nearly 
five  years  that  I  have  served 
as  the  Eastern  and 
Southern  Director  of 
Church  Planting,  with  a 
travel  schedule  that 
averaged  over  50,000  miles 
a  year.  We  have  seen  many 
answers  to  prayer,  many 
new  churches  planted,  and 
have  been  blessed  far  beyond  our  fondest  imagina- 
tion. (For  a  fisherman  to  live  20  feet  from  Winona 
Lake,  well,  "it  don't  get  any  better  than  that.")  The 
Lord  surely  is  good. 

Now,  as  of  October  of  this  year,  Polly  and  I  will 
move  to  Columbus,  Ohio,  and  retire  (better  said, 
"change  hats")  because  we  have  arrived  at  that 
age.  The  Grace  Brethren  Men  have  been  very 
gracious  and  will  allow  me  to  lead  them  as  their 
Executive  Director  once  again.  I  will  also  assist  the 
Northcentral  and  Northeastern  Ohio  Districts  in 
their  church-planting  ministries. 

What  goes  around  comes  around. 

What  a  great  privilege  to  serve  a  great  God! 

As  I  look  to  the  future  and  the  potential  ministry 
that  can  be  developed  by  the  men  of  the 
Fellowship,  1  am  as  excited  as  the  day  I  quit  the 
troops  to  lead  the  men's  work  the  first  time.  I  relate 
very  well  to  Caleb  of  old,  who  said,  "...  give  me 
this  mountain."  I  also  know,  as  Caleb  knew,  that 
the  mountain  is  still  possessed  by  the  enemy,  but 
I  also  know,  as  he  did,  that  we  serve  a  great  God, 
and  He  knows  we  are  here. 

These  years  I  have  had  in  the  ministry,  and  the 
years  spent  with  Home  Missions,  have  been  great 
and  very  rewarding  times.  The  experiences,  both 
positive  and  negative,  have  not  dimmed  my  vision 


Lakeland,  Florida  Grace  Brethren  Church 


HERALD/  August  IS,  1990 


HOME  MISSIONS 


at  all,  but  have  caused  it  to  be  sharpened. 

As  I  approach  this  new  challenge.  I  also  feel  like 
Nehemiah  as  he  looked  to  the  rebuilding  of  the 
wall  at  Jerusalem.  I  am  going  to  take  the  same  tac- 
tic by  going  to  prayer  about  the  task,  and  1  am  go- 
ing to  call  the  men  across  the  nation  to  prayer. 

One  of  my  goals  for  the  future  is  to  see  a  men's 
prayer  time  every  week  in  each  church  in  the 
Fellowship.  This  would  be  a  time  when  the  men 
pray  with  and  for  their  pastors.  For  some  churches, 
this  is  already  an  on-going  ministry.  I  just  feel  it 
is  something  all  men  should  be  involved  in.  lb  me, 
this  makes  a  men's  ministry  functional  instead  of 
just  existing  as  an  organization. 

As  Nehemiah  had  his  Tbbiah  and  Sanballat,  I  am 
sure  that  we  also  will  experience  the  opposition  of 
Satan's  workers.  But  as  Nehemiah  prayed  and 
picked  up  the  sword  and  trowel — God  blessed. 

With  this  example  from  God's  Word,  1  look  for 
the  men's  ministry  to  serve  in  the  Fellowship  to  the 
honor  and  glory  of  the  Lord.  And  as  Nehemiah  saw 
revival  through  the  rebuilding  of  the  wall,  we  can 
see  revival  in  our  churches  because  of  the  prayers 
of  men. 


Ed  in  his  office  at  Grace  Brethren  Home  Missions 


HURCHES 


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interest  on 
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passbook  savings! 

(7%  compounded  annually) 

Your  savings  earn  an  exceptional  interest 
rate  as  well  as  helping  finance  the  building 
of  new  Grace  Brethren  churches.  Your 
money  works  for  the  Lord  and  you! 

35  Years  of  Safety  for  Your  Savings ! 

During  our  35th  year  of  service  to  our 
Fellowship  we  were  able  to  assist  nineteen 
Grace  Brethren  churches  with  loans. 
Because  of  your  investments,  we  were  able 
to  advance  $3,710,695  for  Fellowship 
expansion  and  building  projects.  Praise 
God  for  an  exciting  and  busy  year!  Your 
investments  are  greatly  appreciated. 
Thanks  for  your  confidence  in  this 
ministry  and  your  continued  support. 

Write  or  phone  for  additional  information 
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HERALD/  August  15,  1990 


FELLOWSHIP  NEWS 


JVEWS  UPDATE 


A  director  of  development  for  the 

Grace  Christian  School  of 
Myerstown,  PA,  is  being  sought 
and  resumes  may  be  sent  to 
Randy  Maxson,  chief  administrator 
and  principal.  He  may  be  con- 
tacted through  the  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Myerstown,  or  by  phone 
at  717/866-7891. 

Norton,  OH.  -The  youth  group,  9 
youth  and  3  adults,  spent  some 
time  at  the  Grace  Brethren  Church 
of  Clayhole,  KY,  helping  with  Daily 
Vacation  Bible  School  and  clean- 
ing the  church  inside  and  out. 
Thirty  years  ago  Ray  Sturgill,  the 
present  pastor  of  the  Clayhole 
church,  helped  with  the  youth  work 
at  the  Norton  (Barberton)  Grace 
Brethren  Church,  and  now  the 
Norton  youth  are  helping  at 
Clayhole.  Also,  Bob  Combs  was 
originally  from  the  Clayhole  area. 
Roger  Scarboro  is  the  youth  pastor 
and  Robert  Combs,  pastor. 

Tim  and  Julie  Hawkins  were  com- 
missioned for  their  missionary 
work  in  Portugal.  They  plan  to  go 
to  the  field  this  month.  The  com- 
missioning service  was  held  on 
Sunday  June  17  Those  taking  part 
were:  Dick  Conover  and  John 
Gurishner  of  Akron,  OH;  George 
Hawkins  of  Winona  Lake,  IN; 
Homer  Miller  of  Ashland,  OH;  and 
Gene  Moine  and  George  Allen- 
baugh  of  Rittman,  OH.  Several  of 
the  pastors  of  the  district  spoke  at 
the  service-  Doug  Jensen  of 
Cuyahoga  Falls  and  Lee  Dice  of 
Wooster,  OH.  Mike  Prentovich  and 
Pastor  Olszewski,  both  from  the 
host  church  of  Rittman,  OH,  also 
took  part.  Tim  Hawkins  was  also 
licensed  to  the  Christian  ministry 
at  the  commissioning  service. 

Clayhole,  KY.  The  Grace  Brethren 
Church  celebrated  its  fiftieth 
anniversary  on  August  5,  1990. 

The    Grace    Brethren    Church, 


Limestone,  TN,  welcomed  Tom 
Kiefer  to  their  pastoral  staff  on  May 
22,  1990.  He  came  from  the 
Fairlawn  Grace  Brethren  Church, 
Akron,  OH,  and  was  a  recent 
graduate  from  Grace  Theological 
Seminary,  Winona  Lake,  IN.  His 
main  role  as  associate  pastor  will 
be  to  oversee  children,  youth,  and 
young  adult  ministries.  His  wife, 
Laurie,  gave  birth  to  their  second 
child,  Joshua,  ten  days  after  their 
arrival. 

The  position  of  youth  pastor  is 
open  at  the  Martinsburg,  PA, 
church.  Chalmer  Naugle,  who  has 
served  in  this  capacity  for  six 
years,  will  be  attending  the  Denver 
Theological  Seminary  in  the  fall. 
Resumes  may  be  sent  to  Pastor 
Bill  Snell  if  you  have  an  interest  in 
this  ministry. 

IVIike  Wingfield,  pastor  of  the 
Grace  Brethren  Church,  Lime- 
stone, TN,  is  the  founder  and  presi- 
dent of  a  new  ministry:  Prophecy 
Today  Ministries.  This  ministry 
publishes  an  eight-page  monthly 
newsletter  which  relates  current 
events  to  biblical  prophecy.  If  you 
would  like  to  receive  a  complimen- 
tary issue,  please  send  a  written 
request    to:    Prophecy    Today 


Ministries,  P.O.  Box  97,  Limestone, 
TN  37681,  or  call  Pastor  Wingfield 
at  1-615-257-2880. 

Anderson,  SO  -Tim  Betz,  one  of 
the  youth  leaders  at  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of  Anderson,  SC, 
is  currently  in  the  process  of  start- 
ing a  puppet  ministry  team.  Since 
the  youth  are  starting  from  scratch 
and  come  from  a  small  church, 
they  cannot  afford  to  buy  a  collec- 
tion of  quality  puppets. 

If  you  are  interested  in  helping 
this  youth  group  get  the  necessary 
materials,  either  by  cash  contribu- 
tion or  supplying  old  quality 
puppets,  kindly  contact  Mr.  Betz  in 
care  of  the  Anderson  church. 

Grace  Village  in  Winona  Lake, 
IN,  a  retirement  and  health  care 
facility  operated  by  a  National 
Board  of  the  Fellowship  of  Grace 
Brethren  Churches,  is  looking  for 
a  Licensed  Health  Care 
Administrator  and  a  General 
Administrator  of  the  Retirement- 
Health  Care  facility  or  a  combina- 
tion of  the  two  positions  in  one.  If 
interested,  please  send  resume  or 
inquiry  to  Mrs.  Marie  Owen,  2262 
So.  Old  Ditch  Rd.,  Warsaw  IN 
46580  (Phone  219-267-6454). 


Change  Your  Annual 

Collins,  Benjamin. 

1  Hodges  PI.,  Hinesville, 

GA  31313. 
Haag,  Walter.  705  Twin 

Oaks  Ave.,  Chula  Vista, 

CA  92010. 
Immel,  Howard.  510  N. 

Main  St.,  London,  OH 

43140. 
Jenks,  Dale.  455V2  Maple 

Ave.,  Saratoga  Springs, 

NY  12866.  (This  is  also 

the  address  for  the 

church.) 

Marling,  Will.  7973  Central 
College  Rd.,  New 
Albany,  OH  43054. 

Shackelford,  Dave.  5716  E. 
Parkcrest  St.,  Long 
Beach,  CA  90808. 


Smith,  Mikal.  28355 
Camino  Alcala,  Sun 
City,  CA  92355. 

Stallter,  Tom.  c/o  Dale 
Terrell,  612  N.  Miami, 
West  Milton,  OH  45383. 

Stevens,  Bill.  6176  Sumter 
Dr.,  Rolling  Acres, 
Brooksville,  FL  34602 
(Tel.  904/799-3736), 

Teevan,  John.  102  Apple 
Ct.,  Winona  Lake,  IN 
46590.  (Tel. 
219/269-2258). 


Marriage 

Pecoraro:  Lisa  Beth 
Lauffer  and  Richard 


Garfield  Pecoraro,  May 
19,  1990,  were  married 
at  the  Riverside  Chris- 
tian School  in  Lost 
Creek,  KY,  by  Pastor 
Ray  Sturgill  of  the 
Clayhole  Grace 
Brethren  Church, 
Clayhole,  KY 


Death 

Ybder,  Billy,  February  2, 
1990.  He  was  a  faithful 
member  of  the  Summit 
Mills  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  Meyersdale, 
PA,  for  many  years. 
Albert  Valentine,  Pastor 


HERALD/  August  15.  1990 


9 


GRACE  SCHOOLS 


The  Waters  of  Bitterness  Made  Sweet 


A  sermon  by  the  late  Dr.  Alva  J.  McClain 

(Editor's  note:  The  following  has  been  adapted  from  a  sermon  Dr.  McClain  wrote  which  was 
among  som.e  of  his  papers  and  books  sent  last  year  to  Morgan  Library  by  his  widow.  Josephine 
McClain.  who  lives  in  Waterloo.  Iowa.  The  sermon  is  dated  December  4,  1921.  when  Dr. 
McClain  was  pastor  of  First  Brethren  Church  of  Philadelphia.  Pennsylvania.  Dr.  McClain  was 
one  of  the  founders  of  Grace  Theological  Seminary  and  its  president  from  1937  until  1962.) 


*    '*t>. 


"So  Moses  brought  Israel  from  the  Red  Sea,  and 
they  went  out  into  the  wilderness  ofShur:  and 
they  went  three  days  in  the  wilderness,  and 
found  no  water. 

"And  when  they  came  to  Marah,  they  could  not 
drink  of  the  waters  of  Marah,  for  they  were  bitter: 
therefore  the  name  of  it  was  called  Marah.  And 
the  people  murmured  against  Moses,  saying. 
"What  shall  we  drink?"  And  he  cried  unto  the 
Lord:  and  the  Lord  showed  him  a  tree,  which 
when  he  had  cast  into  the  waters,  the  waters 
were  made  sweet:  there  he  made  for  them  a 
statute  and  an  ordinance,  and  there  he  proved 
them."  —  Exodus  15:22-25 

The  greatest  triumph  in  the  whole  history  of 
Israel  was  the  marvelous  deliverance  from  the  Red 
Sea,  through  which  they  had  just  passed,  by  the 
overthrow  and  destruction  of  Pharaoh  and  his 
hosts. 

The  history  of  Israel  is  crowded  with  great 
experiences  at  the  hand  of  God.  The  walls  of 
Jericho,  how  they  fell  down,  entirely  at  the  hand 
of  God.  The  battle  against  Amalek  —  Moses  mere- 
ly held  up  his  hands,  and  when  they  grew  tired, 
the  people  supported  him.  The  bread  from  heaven, 
the  manna,  the  invasion  of  Sennacharib  —  how 
that  when  the  nation  of  Israel  was  "up  against  it," 
the  Angel  of  the  Lord  went  forth  and  smote 
180,000  in  one  night  and  saved  Israel! 

These  are  great  experiences.  But  none  of  them 
ever  paralleled  the  splendor  of  that  moment  when 
the  people  stood  on  the  banks  of  the  Red  Sea  and 
watched  the  rushing  waters  close  forever  over  the 
heads  of  the  tyrannical  king  of  Egypt  and  his 
much-vaunted  armies! 

So  great  and  glorious  was  that  deliverance  at  the 
Red  Sea  that  it  became  the  measure  of  God's  holy 
power  in  the  Scriptures.  When  the  prophets  and 
the  singers  wanted  to  proclaim  Jehovah  as  a  God 
of  power,  they  spoke  of  Him  as  the  God  who 
brought  the  fathers  up  out  of  the  land  of  Egypt  and 
destroyed  their  enemies  in  the  Red  Sea. 

We  might  suppose  that  Israel  would  never  forget 
such  a  magnificent  and  triumphant  experience. 
Surely  the  memory  of  this  experience  would  lead 
them  to  follow  the  path  that  God  directs.  But  this 
is  not  what  we  find.  Our  expectation  is  not  borne 
out.  The  notes  of  their  triumphant  song  had 
scarcely  passed  away  until  we  find  them  murmur- 
ing against  God. 


"And  when  they  came  to  Marah,  they  could  not 
drink  of  the  waters  of  Marah.  for  they  were  bitter." 
I  think  the  lesson  that  we  may  draw  from  this  verse 
is  that  the  most  triumphant  experiences  in  life  are 
often  followed  by  the  most  vexing  and  trying 
circumstances.  They  had  just  passed  through  the 
Red  Sea,  and  now  they  have  come  to  water  they 
cannot  drink. 

Here  is  a  people  that  God  has  chosen  for  His  very 
own.  He  has  delivered  them  out  of  the  bondage  of 
Egypt,  He  has  delivered  them  out  of  the  Sea;  He 
has  destroyed  their  enemies  in  the  midst  of  the 
Sea;  He  has  promised  to  lead  them  into  a  land  flow- 
ing with  milk  and  honey;  He  has  declared  that  He 
will  go  before  them  and  keep  them  in  all  their 
ways.  And  they  are  following  God  —  1  want  you  to 
remember  that.  They  have  turned  their  faces 
toward  the  "good  land,"  and  lo,  they  have  gone  but 
three  days'  journey  when  they  come  to  the  bitter 
waters  that  they  cannot  drink,  and  they  murmur. 

Surely,  this  mystery  can  be  explained.  These 
people  must  have  strayed  from  the  definitely 
appointed  path.  This  is  what  results  when  people 
disobey  the  voice  of  God.  This  experience  is  God's 
punishment  for  their  disobedience. 

It  sounds  plausible  as  an  explanation,  but  it  is 
not  true.  Mark  you,  the  nation  of  Israel  is  walking 
in  the  very  path  that  God  has  laid  out  for  them. 
As  they  walk  that  path,  God  is  leading  them  and 
they  come  to  the  place  where  the  waters  are  bitter. 

Doesn't  it  often  happen  like  that  in  your  life,  and 
in  mine?  We  have  given  ourselves,  body,  soul  and 
spirit  to  Christ  and  He  has  delivered  us  wondrous- 
ly  from  the  power  of  sin;  we  are  walking  in  the 
path,  conscious  of  His  leading,  and  suddenly  we 
come  to  the  waters  that  are  bitter.  It  seems 
impossible  to  drink  of  them.  Yes,  it  is  impossible 
to  drink  of  them.  We  cannot  do  it. 

The  waters  of  life  are  bitter  when  we  lose  prop- 
erty, when  we  lose  our  health,  when  loved  ones  are 
taken  away  from  us,  or  when  our  friends  forsake 
us  and  prove  false.  In  all  these  things  we  come  to 
the  "waters  of  Marah." 

It  is  true  sometimes  that  God  permits  trials  to 
come  into  our  lives  to  chastise  us  from  straying 
from  the  right  path.  So  we  would  have  every  Chris- 
tian turn  the  searchlight  within  and  see  whether 
he  is  in  the  will  of  God. 

But  the  great  central  truth  of  the  text  is  that  God 
sometimes  permits  us  to  suffer  affliction  even 


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GRACE  SCHOOLS 


when  we  are  walking  in  the  right  path.  There  are 
some  people  that  do  not  believe  that,  but  we  do. 
Some  people  think  that  whenever  you  are  sick  or 
get  into  trouble,  you  are  lost,  or  something  like 
that.  But  it  is  not  true!  These  people  were  walking 
in  the  path  of  God,  and  they  came  to  the  waters 
and  could  not  drink. 

Was  it  not  true  of  our  Lord?  Can  you  find  any 
sin  in  Him?  Was  He  ever  selfish?  And  yet,  walking 
in  the  very  path  God  had  appointed  Him,  He  was 
led  into  the  garden  of  Gethsemane  and  to  the 
Cross  itself.  Sometimes  things  come  into  our  lives 
that  are  hard  to  bear,  even  when  we  are  in  the  path 
of  God  and  in  His  will.  Sometimes  He  permits  us 
to  get  into  trouble. 

"And  the  people  murmured  against  Moses." 
The  lesson  that  is  taught  here  is  that  the  greatest 
services  of  life  are  often  soon  forgotten.  Moses  had 
been  a  great  leader,  hadn't  he?  He  had  forsaken 
Egypt  where  he  might  have  had  every  material  ad- 
vantage; he  had  cast  his  lot  with  a  despised  nation 
of  slaves  in  order  that  he  might  faithfully  lead  the 
people  into  the  "land  of  promise."  The  book  of 
Hebrews  testified  that  Moses  was  faithful  as  a 
leader,  and  yet  Israel  had  forgotten  Moses'  faithful 
service  in  three  short  days.  They  had  forgotten  the 
10  plagues  that  he  had  brought  upon  the  land  of 
Egypt,  in  order  that  they  might  be  free;  forgotten 
the  Red  Sea;  forgotten  the  enemy  overcome.  And 
they  murmured  as  if  it  were  Moses'  fault  that  the 
waters  were  bitter! 

Is  it  not  a  universal  trait  of  human  nature  today? 
We  still  contend  with  the  flesh.  We  cannot  count 
ourselves  a  great  deal  better  than  these  Israelites. 

Such  murmuring  is  against  God  in  the  final 
analysis.  Moses  had  not  chosen  the  path  that 
brought  the  people  to  Marah.  God  chose  it.  God 
was  leading.  And  our  experience  may  indeed  be 
bitter,  but  let  us  not  forget  that  when  we  murmur, 
it  is  against  God,  for  the  bitter  experiences  come 
only  by  His 'permission.  That  is  one  of  the  blessed 
facts  in  His  Word.  Romans  8:28  —  'And  we  know 
that  all  things  work  together  for  good  to  them  that 
love  God,  to  them  who  are  the  called  according  to 
His  purpose."  Because  that  is  true,  1  shall  rest  in 
Him,  being  fully  persuaded  that  when  He  has 
allowed  me  to  suffer  sufficiently.  He  will  take  me 
out.  I  believe  that  is  what  the  Word  of  God  teaches. 
So,  let  us  not  forget  that  when  we  murmur  about 
our  circumstances,  we  are  really  murmuring 
against  God  Himself. 

"And  he  cried  unto  the  Lord."  I  love  that!  Moses 
cried  unto  the  Lord  when  the  people  murmured. 
The  lesson  is  that  it  is  better  to  pray  than  to  resign. 
It  is  better  to  pray  when  the  way  is  hard.  It  mat- 
ters not  what  it  is. 

Note  the  contrast — the  people  murmured 
against  Moses,  but  Moses  cried  unto  the  Lord. 
There  is  a  difference.  Some  people  murmur  and 
some  pray.  Thank  God  for  those  who  pray.  They 
are  the  ones  that  help  us.  Moses  could  have 
turned  around  and  murmured  against  the  people. 


He  might  have  said.  "Have  I  not  guided  you  where 
God  directed?  Am  I  God  that  I  can  cause  streams 
of  pure  water  to  break  forth?  Is  the  bitter  water 
more  of  a  hardship  to  you  than  to  me?"  He  might 
have  answered  their  murmuring  thus,  but  he  did 
not.  He  kept  still  but  cried  only  unto  the  Lord. 

Moses  could  have  resigned  officially  but  he  did 
not  do  that.  He  prayed!  It  is  better  to  pray  than  to 
resign,  no  matter  the  circumstances.  Don't  resign 
and  then  pray.  Pray  first,  and  then  there  will  be  no 
occasion  for  resignation. 

Then  the  greatest  of  all  blessing.  In  the  midst 
of  difficulty  the  Lord  showed  him  the  tree  which 
he  cast  into  the  waters.  The  waters  were  made 
sweet!  The  lesson  is  this:  For  every  bitter  ex- 
perience in  the  Christian's  life  there  is  an  antidote. 
No  matter  how  bitter  it  may  become  there  is 
always  something  that  will  always  sweeten.  Have 
you  lost  money?  They  use  gold  for  paving  material 
in  that  city  whose  builder  and  maker  is  God.  This 
is  where  our  citizenship  is!  Have  you  lost  your 
home?  Then  remember  the  place  Christ  is  prepar- 
ing for  you!  Have  you  lost  loved  ones?  Think  and 
meditate  upon  that  new  heaven  and  new  earth 
where  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears!  Have  you  suf- 
fered much  from  bodily  pain?  Remember  that  "our 
light  affliction  which  is  but  for  a  moment,  works 
for  us  a  far  more  exceeding  and  eternal  weight  of 
glory."  Have  you  been  humbled— ^'stepped  on" 
perhaps?  Humiliated?  Then  remember  that  "he 
that  is  abased  shall  be  exalted."  It  doesn't  matter 
what  your  experience  may  be,  God  always  has  an 
antidote  for  it  just  as  He  did  for  the  bitter  waters. 

Moses  did  not  discover  the  remedy.  A  native  of 
the  country  did  not  point  it  out.  God  showed  him 
the  tree.  Apart  from  God,  life  must  always  remain 
a  bitter  thing. 

Note  that  it  was  a  tree  that  sweetened  the  waters. 
1  love  that!  So,  there  is  a  tree  which  alone  is  able 
to  sweeten  the  waters  of  life  which  are  bitter  —  the 
tree  on  which  our  Lord  was  made  a  curse  for 
us — the  cross!  The  cross  of  Christ  sweetens  life. 
Ask  the  men  who  have  suffered,  who  have  come 
again  and  again  to  the  waters  of  Marah.  They  will 
bear  no  uncertain  testimony  that  this  tree  turns 
ashes  into  garlands  of  flowers  that  never  fade.  They 
can  tell  you  best  how  God  sweetens  the  bitter 
experiences  of  life. 

So,  fellow  Brethren,  here  is  something  that  we 
must  remember.  We  cannot  side-step  the  bitter 
experiences  of  life.  Let  us  settle  that  here  in  our 
hearts.  We  will  come  upon  them  even  when  we 
tread  the  way  which  leads  unto  life.  Though  our 
path  today  may  be  strewn  with  roses,  rest  assured 
that  in  time  we  will  come  to  the  waters  of  Marah. 

And  when  we  come  to  them  and  cannot  drink, 
let  us  not  murmur.  Let  us,  by  faith,  take  the  won- 
drous cross  of  Christ  and  cast  it  into  the  waters  so 
they  will  be  made  sweet.  The  cross  of  Christ  will 
not  keep  you  from  bitter  waters  but  thank  God  that 
it  will  make  them  sweet. 


HERALD/  August  15.  1990 


11 


WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 


Are  You  Part  of  a 
Growing  WMC? 

How  can  we  tell  whetJier  our  WMC  group  is  grow- 
ing? We  can  count  the  number  of  women  who  at- 
tend the  meetings  and  compare  that  number  with 
the  size  of  our  group  a  year  ago,  or  five  years  ago. 
But  can  we  see  evidence  that  the  WMC  members 
are  growing  in  the  Lord?  Here  are  some  character- 
istics that  should  be  developing  in  our  groups  as 
they  grow.  You  might  want  to  discuss  these 
evidences  at  your  first  meeting  this  year  as  you  set 
growth  goals  for  your  group.  This  list  is  not 
comprehensive-your  group  may  want  to  add  other 
evidences  to  your  list. 

A  GROWING  WM.C.  .  .  . 

•  Has  members  who  enjoy  meeting  together. 

•  Gives  each  lady  opportunities  to  use  her  gifts  to 
help  the  group. 

•  Emphasizes  service  for  others  rather  than 
convenience  for  ourselves. 

•  Encourages  its  members  to  contribute  to  group 
unity  by  being  willing  to  consider  the  ideas  and 
suggestions  of  others  above  their  own. 

•  Keeps  the  pastor  and  church  leaders  informed 
of  the  group's  progress  and  activities,  and 
welcomes  input  from  them. 

•  Is  eager  to  meet  missionaries  who  are  on  home 
ministries  and  to  help  them  feel  welcome. 

•  Actively  seeks  opportunities  to  help  and 
encourage  missionaries  on  the  field  through 
correspondence  and  special  projects. 

•  Can  count  on  its  members  to  pray  specifically 
for  the  needs  of  other  individuals  in  the  group, 
in  their  church  and  around  the  world. 

•  Encourages  both  the  older  and  the  younger 
members  to  respect  and  appreciate  each  other, 
and  to  support  one  another  in  their  spiritual 
growth. 

•  Consists  of  ladies  who  are  reaching  out  with  love 
to  those  around  them. 


WMC  OFFERING 

June,  July,  August 

WMC  Operating  Expenses 
Goal:  $8,000 

Send  before  September  10 


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Discovering  how  to  use  a  womgin's  God-given  gift 

for  intimacy  to  become  a  reflection  of  Christ  and 

an  agent  of  His  love  in  the  lives  of  others. 

Theme  Passage:  John  15:12-14  NIV 

"My  command  is  this:  Lxjve  each  other  as  I  have 

loved  you.  No  one  has  greater  love  than  the  one 

who  lays  down  his  life  for  his  friends.  You  are 

my  friends  if  you  do  what  I  command." 

Theme  Song:  "What  a  Friend  We  Have 
in  Jesus" 

Theme  Chorus:  "This  Is  My  Commandment" 

FRIENDSHIP  QUILTS 

Several  versions  of  the  "Friendship  Quilt"  were 
popular  in  this  country  from  Colonial  times  through 
the  nineteenth  century.  Frequently,  these  quilts 
were  made  by  young  women  for  purely  social 
reasons.  A  "friendship  melody  party",  usually  a  sur- 
prise party,  would  be  given  by  a  girl's  best  friend. 
Each  guest  would  fashion  her  own  pattern  from 
fabrics  she  had  at  home,  and  any  materials  that 
were  needed  for  setting  the  blocks  together  would 
be  supplied  by  the  person  giving  the  party.  Each 
block  in  the  completed  quilt,  therefore,  would  be  dif- 
ferent in  design  and  color.  Later,  the  girl  for  whom 
the  melody  party  was  given  would  reciprocate  by 
inviting  the  same  group  to  a  quilting  bee  at  her 
home.  (Continued  on  page  13) 


12 


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WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 


(Continued  from  page  12) 

Sometimes  the  group  of  friends  would  settle  on 
a  basic  motif  for  the  quilt,  then  each  quilter  would 
design  and  make  a  block,  carrying  out  the  friend- 
ship idea  by  signing  her  name.  Another  version  of 
this  quilt  was  to  have  a  quilter  ask  each  of  her 
friends  to  supply  material  for  a  block,  and  then 
complete  the  entire  quilt  herself,  using  the  cloth 
donations  as  a  reminder  of  her  friends. 

Similar  to  the  Friendship  Quilt  was  the  Album 
Quilt  or  Presentation  Quilt.  This  quilt  was  made 


in  blocks,  each  block  a  different  design,  created  by 
the  qdilter  making  it,  who  also  supplied  the 
material.  In  most  instances  the  block  was  signed 
with  an  embroidered  signature.  The  quilt,  when 
set  together  and  quilted,  was  presented  to  a 
minister,  the  minister's  wife,  a  teacher,  a  family 
leaving  the  area,  or  a  leader  in  the  community,  as 
an  expression  of  friendship. 

Sources:  Quilting  As  a  Hobby  by  Dorothy 
Brightbill;  Quilting  Manual  by  Dolores  A.  Hinson; 
Quilt  World  magazine,  May/June  1981. 


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BRETHREN  CHURCHES  IN  ACTION 


Artists'  rendering  of  proposed  building  for  Grace  Brethren  Church,  Cincinnati,  Ohio 
"Trusting  God  for  Great  Things  Together" 

An  Unusual  Approach  for  Building  at  Cincinnati,  Ohio 

By  Ned  Denlinger,  Administrator  and  Mike  Clapham,  Pastor 


The  land  has  been  purchased.  The  building 
plans  have  been  fine-tuned  and  approved.  All  that 
remains  is  to  raise  the  necessary  funds  to  build  the 
new  facility  debt  free.  It  sounds  so  simple  --  allow 
God  to  pay  for  the  project  before  it  is  even  started! 
This  is  the  essence  of  the  "Constructing  the 
Vision"  program  at  the  Cincinnati  GBC.  It  is  an 
unusual  approach,  one  that  requires  significant 
faith.  But  before  describing  it  in  detail,  perhaps  we 
should  relate  how  this  adventure  first  began. 

It  began  with  a  vision.  It  is  a  vision  of  reaching 
lost  souls  for  Jesus  Christ.  It  is  a  vision  of  disci- 
pling  believers  so  that  they  in  turn  might  spiritual- 
ly reproduce  themselves.  It  is  a  vision  of  planting 
New  Tfestament  churches  in  the  Greater  Cincinnati 
area  and  beyond.  The  vision  is  for  us  to  be  used 
by  God  to  advance  His  kingdom  until  He,  in  His 
perfect  timing,  returns  to  call  us  home. 

As  the  dream  took  shape,  we  were  able  to  ar- 
ticulate the  philosophy  of  ministry  behind  it  as 
well.  Every  church,  every  spiritual  leader,  and 
every  believer  should  desire  to  see  God's  kingdom 
advanced  as  His  Spirit  leads  us  and  empowers  us 
to  accomplish  what  is  humanly  impossible.  How 
do  we  set  out  to  achieve  the  unachievable?  This  is 
what  distinguishes  church  from  church,  pastor 
from  pastor,  and  believer  from  believer.  The  task 
that  needs  to  be  completed  is  not  up  for  dispute; 
God  has  given  us  our  marching  orders!  How  we  ac- 
complish it  means  everything  as  we  consider  our 
spiritual  gifts,  our  culture,  our  circumstances,  and 
the  resources  that  God  has  given  us.  While  we 
must  keep  in  mind  that  Biblical  principles  Eire  not 
to  be  violated,  God  has  given  us  a  variety  of 
methods  to  finish  the  task  at  hand. 


Our  philosophy  is  dependent  upon  a  diversity  of 
people  who  are  unified  in  fulfilling  a  singular  pur- 
pose. Cincinnati  GBC  has  attracted  and  cultivated 
ministry  minded  people  who  share  the  vision  to 
use  their  spiritual  gifts  to  help  the  local  body  ad- 
vance His  kingdom.  As  a  result,  whenever  we  have 
asked  for  resources  that  will  lead  directly  to  the 
ministry  of  changed  lives,  God  has  provided  abun- 
dantly through  our  people. 

The  story  begins  in  the  early  summer  of  1986. 
The  church  in  Cincinnati  was  prepared  to  go  total- 
ly "self-supporting"  on  September  1st.  Many  were 
involved  with  a  diligent  search  for  property  where 
we  could  build  a  pemanent  facility.  Then  it  hap- 
pened! We  began  to  pray  --  consistently  and 
fervently,  and  God  answered  our  prayers. 

Shortly  before  National  Conference,  one  of  the 
couples  in  our  church,  Dave  and  Sue  Collins, 
discovered  an  available  piece  of  property  that  met 
our  three  basic  criteria: 

1)  It  must  be  close  to  1-71, 1-75,  or  1-275  to  pro- 
vide accessibility. 

2)  It  must  be  a  minimum  of  5  acres  to  meet 
building  requirements. 

3)  It  must  be  affordable. 

It  was  the  last  requirement  that  ultimately  drove 
us  to  our  knees.  From  the  human  perspective,  we 
were  asking  God  for  the  impossible  since  the  go- 
ing rate  at  that  time  was  at  least  $50,000  per  acre. 
The  living  God  answered  with  overwhelming 
abundance!  He  provided  us  six  acres  for  the  price 
of  one  and  the  property  had  been  on  the  market 
for  over  five  years! 

Since  the  church  was  about  to  go  self-supporting 
and  was  seriously  considering  the  purchase  of 


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BRETHREN  CHURCHES  IN  ACTION 


property,  the  leadership  team  came  to  pastor  Mike 
with  what  appeared  to  be  a  reasonable  request.  It 
involved  preaching  a  series  on  giving  and  biblical 
stewardship.  The  request  was  considered  by  Pastor 
Mike,  but  because  of  a  personal  commitment  he 
had  made  to  the  Lxjrd  years  before,  he  suggested 
an  alternative  approach  which  was  acceptable  to 
all  involved. 

An  invitation  was  extended  to  Ned  Denlinger, 
who  at  the  time  was  serving  at  the  TVoy,  Ohio  GBC, 
to  teach  on  biblical  stewardship  for  four  weeks.  Ned 
was  willing  to  "commute"  to  Cincinnati  during  the 
month  of  October.  God's  timing  and  choice  were 
clear  and  unmistakable.  We  had  already  made  the 
commitment  to  pay  cash  for  the  property  even 
though  our  numbers  were  few  and  our  families 
were  young.  During  those  four  weeks  two  incred- 
ible things  happened!  First,  we  raised  the 
necessary  funds  to  buy  the  land  and  second,  the 
Lord  planted  the  seed  for  something  even  more 
visionary. 

It  took  approximately  two  years  for  that  seed  to 
germinate.  After  the  property  was  purchased,  the 
leadership  team  began  to  dream.  Since  we  trusted 
the  Lord  to  "do  the  impossible"  with  the  land,  why 
not  do  the  same  with  the  building?  By  the  time 
we  had  secured  an  circhitect,  the  body  was  begin- 
ning to  grasp  the  vision  as  well.  11  Corinthians  12:9 
became  our  rallying  point.  Because  of  the  Lord's 
sufficient  grace.  He  desires  to  perfect  His  power 
through  our  weakness. 

As  we  considered  what  our  building  should  look 
like,  how  large  it  should  be,  and  how  the  rooms  are 
laid  out,  the  first  question  asked  was  "Why  do  we 
need  a  building?"  What  ministries  are  we  current- 
ly successful  with  that  can  be  improved  with  the 
use  of  our  own  building?  What  future  ministries 
do  we  have  gifted  people  for,  but  require  a  facility 
to  accomplish?  Through  our  people,  God  answered 
these  questions.  We  developed  lists  of  reasons  of 
how  a  permanent  building  could  aid  us  in  reaching 
our  community,  and  serve  as  a  launching  pad  for 
ministries  in  the  greater  Cincinnati  area  and 
beyond. 

Next  we  pursued  how  the  building  should  be 
constructed  and  what  its  floor  plan  and  features 
should  be.  We  contracted  to  have  architectural 
drawings  made  of  our  vision.  These  drawings  have 
since  been  completed  and  unanimously  approved 
by  our  congregation.  The  cost  of  the  drawings  was 
$25,000,  half  of  which  was  paid  for  by  the  en- 
couraging support  of  the  Southern  Ohio  District 
of  Grace  Brethren  Churches.  The  rest  was  raised 
by  our  own  people  as  we  understood  this  to  be  the 
next  step  in  our  building  ministry. 

During  the  time  that  the  drawings  were  being 
assembled,  our  leadership  concluded  that  the  Lord 
was  leading  us  to  build  debt  free  as  well.  We 
presented  this  position  to  our  people  and  it  too  was 
affirmed  unanimously!  Some  of  our  main  reasons 


for  this  decision  are  as  follows: 

1)  Being  a  ministry  minded  church,  we  don't 
want  the  burden  of  long  term  debt  to  distract  from 
our  participation  in  local,  district,  and  global 
missions. 

2)  Being  an  evangelistic  church,  we  want  to  in- 
vite the  unchurched  without  any  expectations  that 
we  need  them  for  financial  reasons. 

3)  Having  a  desire  to  be  involved  in  church 
planting,  we  want  to  be  in  a  position  to  fund  future 
churches  around  the  globe. 

4)  Being  desirous  of  God's  will  and  timing,  we 
feel  that  His  provision  of  the  finances  through  His 
people  is  perhaps  the  best  door  that  He  can  open 
and  close.  Using  the  philosophy  that  we  could  bor- 
row, it  would  be  easy  to  build  in  our  timing, 
perhaps  missing  out  on  God's  best  for  us. 

Since  we  trusted  the  Lord  to 

**do  the  impossible**  with  the 

landf  why  not  do  the  same  with 

the  building? 

We  established  a  plan  to  raise  funds  that  has  3 
stages.  Stage  1  was  to  challenge  our  church  body 
of  approximately  30  families  to  pledge  sacrificial- 
ly.  They  subsequently  pledged  to  give  $100,000 
above  their  regular  giving  from  July  through 
December  of  1989.  This  was  an  exciting  commit- 
ment, in  that  it  is  well  beyond  our  operating 
budget  for  the  entire  year!  When  December  31st 
came  and  not  all  of  the  funds  were  in,  we  con- 
tinued to  pray,  and  a  month  later  we  saw  our  goal 
exceeded  by  almost  $10,000! 

Having  successfully  concluded  Stage  I,  we  are 
now  launching  the  second  stage  of  our  plan.  We 
believe  that  with  a  total  of  $250,000,  we  can  break 
ground,  erect  the  building,  and  have  a  functional 
facility.  Stage  3  would  be  the  raising  of  funds  to 
put  the  finishing  touches  on  the  interior  of  the 
building,  as  well  as  provide  furnishings  and  equip- 
ment. Obviously,  we  need  to  raise  an  additional 
$150,000  before  we  can  break  ground,  lb  ac- 
complish this  goal,  we  are  trusting  God  to  move 
in  the  hearts  of  many  people  and  several  local 
churches  to  provide  the  necessary  funds  to  initiate 
the  construction  process,  hopefully  by  September 
1st,  1990. 

The  goal  of  Stage  2,  "Constructing  the  Vision", 
is  to  confirm  God's  will  for  our  church  body  to 
begin  construction  this  year.  God  can  confirm  His 
desire  by  providing  $150,000,  or  He  can  close  the 
door  whereby  we  will  acknowledge  His  perfect 
plan  and  timing  for  our  church. 

Therefore,  in  an  effort  to  be  good  stewards  and 
"Count  the  Cost"  of  our  project,  we  are  seeking 
150  commitments  of  $1,000,  which  when  raised, 

(Continued  on  page  18) 


HERALD/  August  15,  1990 


15 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


Meet  Your  Missionaries 

The  following  are  photos  of  missionaries  on  Home  Ministries  this  summer.  Missionaries  attending 
Field  Superintendent  Meetings  in  Richmond,  Virginia,  include:  Jack  and  Rosa  Churchill,  Dave  and 
Karen  Daugherty,  Larry  De Armey,  Dave  and  Sue  Guiles,  Rich  and  Kathy  Harrell,  Clay  Hulett.  George 
Johnson,  Bill  Kiddoo,  Cecil  O'Dell,  Dan  Ramsey,  Walt  Poupart,  and  Ralph  and  Martha  Schwartz. 
Elie  Namsene,  president  of  the  Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren  churches  in  the  Central  African  Republic, 
and  Pastor  Ivanildo  TYindadefrom  Brazil  are  also  visiting  the  United  States  this  conference  season. 


Rosella  Cochran 

Central  African 

Republic 


Dave  and  Sue  Guiles 

Daniel.  Mark,  Jonathan 

Argentina 


Rich  and  Kathy  Harrell 
Chad 


Margaret  Hul 
Portugal 


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ltd.  Kristen.  and  Carrie 

?Cirnbauer 

Japan 


Paul,  Louise,  and 

Phillip  Klawitter 

France 


Betsy  Morris 
France 


Margie  Morris 

Central  African 

Republic 


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Chris  and  Carolyn  Nord 

Sarah,  Jonathan,  Stephanie 

France 


Marian  Thurston 

Central  African 

Republic 


Evelyn  "ftchetter 

Central  African 

Republic 


Barb  Wooler 

Central  African 

Republic 


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HERALD/  August  15.  1990 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


Earle  and  Dorothy  Hodgdon 
Brazil 


Martin  and  Beverley  Garber 
Central  African  Republic 


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Paul  and  Berta  Kuns 

Adam,  Emily 

Central  African  Republic 


Tfed  and  Vivien  Ruiz 

David,  Rebecca 

PhOippines 


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Gary,  Jean,  and  Jonathan  Austin 
Central  African  Republic 


Dave  and  Susie  Hobert 

Emilie,  Julie,  Ryan 

France 


Dave  and  Kathy  Manduka 

Christopher,  Daniel,  Anne 

Germany 


Tbm  and  Sharon  Stalker 

Erin,  Megan,  Nathan 
Central  African  Republic 


Larry  and  Vicki  DeArmey 

David,  Marc,  Ginette,  Luc,  Mathieu 

France 


Bob  and  Brenda  Juday 
Philippines 


Harold  and  Margaret  Mason 
Central  African  Republic 


Jack  and  Marilyn  Wainwright 

Timmy,  Brian,  Philip,  Rebecca 

Central  African  Republic 


HERALD/  August  15,  1990 


17 


BRETHREN  CHURCHES  IN  ACTION 


(Continued  from  page  15) 

would  hopefully  be  received  by  September  1,  1990. 
In  other  words,  we  want  to  receive  commitments 
of  150  units  of  $1,000  before  anyone  sends  any 
money.  In  this  manner,  everyone  taking  part  has 
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possible  for  us  to  begin  the  construction  process. 
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EDITORIAL 


There  are  a  couple  of  in- 
dividuals to  whom  I  would  like 
to  express  my  thanks.  They 
have  worked  hard  at  their  tasks 
and  have  done  a  very  good  job. 
Since  they  are  about  to  take 
leave  of  their  present  duties,  it 
is  time  to  say,  "Thanks". 

The  individuals  are  Ed 
Jackson  of  Grace  Brethren 
Home  Missions  and  Sherwood 
Durkee  of  Grace  Village.  Ed  has 
served  as  the  field  represen- 
tative in  the  eastern  part  of  the 
United  States  to  help  Home 
Missions  churches  and  pastors. 
Sherwood  has  served  as  ad- 
ministrator at  Grace  Village.  Ed 
will  be  returning  to  a  great  love 
of  his — working  with  men  in  a 
number  of  projects.  Sherwood 
will  be  working  in  some  new 
area  of  interest. 

It  has  been  a  pleasure  to 
know  Ed  Jackson — he  is 
refreshing,  open  and  never 
finds  a  challenge  too  big  or  too 
hard.  1  knew  his  folks  in 
Rittman,  Ohio  when  1  pastored 
there.  Ed  was  a  State  Trooper  in 
Ohio  and  he  served  the  men 
and  boys  works  in  the  Brethren 
church.  When  you  get  to  know 
Ed,  you  will  learn  not  to  be  sur- 
prised. He  held  pastorates  in 
Alaska  and  then  in  Florida  .  .  . 
if  that  is  not  variety,  1  do  not 
know  what  variety  is  all  about. 
To  me,  Ed  seems  to  be  a  kind  of 
Pied  Piper  of  men. 

Ed  can  get  men  involved  as 
very  few  people  have  done  in 
the  Grace  Brethren  Church.  In 
the  early  days  of  our  fellowship 
of  churches,  R.  Paul  Miller 
would  have  men  putting  up 
tents  and  pulling  them  down 
and  having  them  do  jobs  they 
had  not  even  thought  about 
trying. 

Ed  has  that  same  ability.  He 
is  mobile,  from  the  Navajo  work 
to  Iowa  district  conference  to 
heaven  alone  knows  where  next 
week.  Polly  was  right  there  with 
Ed     and     she     always     has 


that  smile.  Ed,  you  may  be 
changing  addresses,  buf  I  know 
God  has  some  good  things  in 
store  as  you  inspire  men  to 
reach  their  full  potential. 
Thanks  for  the  work  thus  far, 
we  will  be  hearing  more  from 
you  in  the  future.  Hopefully,  the 
Lord  will  protect  the  rest  of  us 
because  you  will  probably  have 
us  doing  things  we  have  never 
even  thought  about  until  you 
show  up. 

Sherwood  Durkee,  my  thanks 
to  you  for  doing  a  job  that  cer- 
tainly was  a  big  one.  Living 
next  door  to  the  village  at 
Winona.  I  saw  it  all  happen. 
You,  my  friend,  have  kept  dust 
on  my  window  sill  for  years. 
One  project  followed  another 
and  addition  after  addition  was 
built  at  the  village.  When  I  was 
too  busy  to  find  time  to  speak 
at  another  chapel  program,  I 
somehow  made  it  for  you,  the 
Lord  and  all  of  the  good  people 
at  Grace  Village. 

The  village  grew  and  new 
rooms  were  added.  New  health 
care  facilities  went  into  place. 
Very  few  people  realize  how 
much  it  took  to  do  what  need- 
ed to  be  done  or  even  had  the 
vision  to  see  what  could  be 
done.  What  a  changed  place 
from  the  one  you  took  over 
years  ago!  1  just  went  by  the 
village  and  walked  through  the 
new  independent  housing  now 
under  construction.  You  had  a 
vision  and  you  did  it  so  quietly 
that  many  missed  what  was  be- 
ing accomplished.  It  is  a  big 
area  now  and  it  took  millions  of 
dollars  and  careful  oversight  to 
bring  it  to  pass.  1  was  next  door 
and  watched  it  all  happen! 

What  you  have  done  for  per- 
sons who  have  needed  this  kind 
of  care  is  great.  To  you  and 
Joyce  a  big  vote  of  thanks  from 
all  of  us  in  the  brotherhood. 

So,  to  Ed  and  Sherwood  and 
Polly  and  Joyce  the  best  to  you 
as  you  continue  to  serve  Him 
and  others. 


Thanks, 
Ed  and 
Sherwood! 

by  Charles  W.  Turner 


Ed  Jackson 


Sherwood  Durkee 


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TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 


Brethren  Missionary 


Volume  52      No.  9 


September  15,  1990 


3  Editorial 

Thanks,  Ed 
and  Sherwood 

Charles  W.  Thrner 
6  Foreign  Missions 

Portugal  Team 
Commissioned 


7  Foreign  Missions 

Church  Planting 
Defined 

Field  Leaders 
Meet  in 
Richmond,  VA 


8  WMC 

WMC  President's 
Address  to 
National 
Conference 

Betty  Ogden 
10  Home  Missions 

Conference 
Wrap-Up 


12  Fellowship  News 


14  Fellowship  Happenings 

Personal 
Reflections: 
The  Baptism/ 
Membership 
Debate 

Jim  Fitch 


18  BEM 

Evangelism 

John  R.  Reid 


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John  Davis 

Joel  Curry 
Home  Missions 

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Jim  Folsom 
Women's  Missionary  Council 

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Portugal  Team 
Commissioned 

A  highlight  of  National  Con- 
ference was  the  commissioning 
of  the  team  to  Portugal.  In  1988 
investigative  work  was  done  by 
Rev.  and  Mrs.  John  Zielasko  in 
Portugal  as  a  first  step  in  open- 
ing this  field  for  Grace  Brethren 
Missions.  As  a  result  of  their 
challenge,  seven  missionaries 
were  commissioned  on  Thurs- 
day, August  2,  as  the  pioneer 
team  for  church  planting  in  that 
country. 

Rev.  Ralph  Schwartz  and  his 
wife,  Martha,  formerly  served  as 
missionaries  in  Brazil.  Ralph  is 
currently  pastor  of  the  Santa 
Maria  Grace  Brethren  Church  in 
California.  They  have  committed 
themselves  to  Portugal,  and  if 
their  support  is  available,  they 
will  join  Tim  and  Julie  Hawkins, 
who  depart  in  September  to 
begin  language  study.  Later,  they 
will  welcome  Ken  and  Kim  Burk. 
Miss  Margaret  Hull,  who  has  just 
finished  25  years  of  ministry  in 


After  25  years  of 
missionary  service 
in  the  Central 
African  Republic, 
Margaret  Hull  is 
commissioned  to 
Portugal 

Africa,  will  be  transferring  to 
Portugal  to  be  a  part  of  the  team. 
Joining  them  in  the  commis- 
sioning Service  was  Bess  Farrell, 
appointed  as  a  career  missionary 
to  the  church-planting  team  of 
Mexico  City.  Bess  has  already 


served  in  Mexico  City  from  the 
Grace  Brethren  Church  in  Long 
Beach  (CA). 

A  total  of  53  missionaries  were 
present  at  National  Conference 
in  Richmond  (VA). 


Foreign  and  Home 
Missions  Bond 
Together  Fbr  Ministry 

Grace  Brethren  Home  and 
Foreign  Missions  shared  the 
opening  Missions  Rally  on  Sun- 
day evening  of  National  Con- 
ference. This  Rally  featured 
testimonies  from  church- 
planting  teams  around  the 
world,  both  in  the  United  States 
and  abroad. 

In  their  opening  remarks, 
Larry  Chamberlain  and  Tom 
Julien,  Directors  of  Home  and 
Foreign  Missions,  shared  ways 
that  the  two  organizations  have 
been  working  together  and  ex- 
pressed the  desire  that  this  team- 
work continue.  Both  organiza- 
tions share  the  same  philosophy 
of  ministry — that  of  serving  local 
churches  and  their  Great  Com- 
mission ministries. 

It  was  pointed  out  that  the 
world  is  not  divided  between 
home  and  foreign,  but  Jesus  has 


sent  us  to  Jerusalem,  Judea, 
Samaria,  and  the  uttermost 
parts. 

In  a  feature  media  presenta- 
tion, tiny  points  of  light  on  maps 
both  of  the  United  States  and  of 
the  world  indicated  that  the 
Fellowship  has  seen  significant 
growth  during  the  past  50  years. 
This  encourages  many  in  the 
goal  of  seeing  every  church 
involved  in  planting  a  new 
church  during  the  next  10  years. 

Plans  Discussed 
for  an  International 
Fellowship 

One  of  the  goals  of  the 
Fellowship  strategy  is  the  crea- 
tion of  an  international  fellow- 
ship of  Grace  Brethren  churches. 
The  Fellowship  Council  has 
assigned  this  goal  to  Grace 
Brethren  Foreign  Missions. 
Participants  in  discussions  con- 
cerning an  international 
fellowship  included  Pastor  Ellie 


Namsene  from  the  Central 
African  Republic,  and  Pastor 
Ivanildo  Tttndade  from  Brazil. 

Steps  discussed  toward  a  closer 
fellowship  between  churches 
worldwide:  the  identification  of 
churches  and  leaders  from  coun- 
tries with  Grace  Brethren  chur- 
ches and  the  establishment  of  a 
communication  network;  the  ex- 
change of  pastors  internationally; 
a  conference  of  delegates  from 
each  country  in  1995;  and  the 
eventual  creation  of  a  missionary 
society  that  would  allow  nationals 
of  any  country  to  become  mis- 
sionaries to  any  other  country. 

The  coordination  of  these  steps 
will  be  largely  under  the  respon- 
sibility of  the  regional  coordi- 
nators of  the  four  continents 
where  Grace  Brethren  mission- 
aries are  serving.  Plans  are 
already  made  to  bring  together 
representatives  from  the  Latin 
American  churches  during  the 
coming  year  in  an  effort  to  bond 
together  for  ministry. 


6 


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FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


Church  Planting 
Defined 

The  National  Strategy  Com- 
mittee has  assigned  to  Grace 
Brethren  Home  and  Foreign  Mis- 
sions the  task  of  tracking  new 
church  planting  around  the 
world.  In  the  United  States, 
many  new  churches  are  started 
directly  as  daughter  churches 
from  existing  congregations. 
Further,  a  number  of  ethnic 
churches  have  begun  through 
the  efforts  of  other  congre- 
gations. 

In  other  countries  much  of  the 
church  planting  is  done  by 
nationals  rather  than  mission- 
aries. The  most  dramatic  exam- 
ple of  this  is  in  the  heart  of  Africa 
where  there  is  rapid  church 
growth  both  in  the  number  of 
congregations  and  in  the  num- 
ber of  members.  At  a  meeting  of 


Grace  Brethren  pastors  in  the 
city  of  Bangui,  it  was  asked  why 
American  Christians  were  not  as 
interested  in  churches  planted 
by  nationals  as  those  planted  by 
missionaries.  The  answer  is  lack 
of  communication.  It  is  hoped 
that  in  coming  months,  a  system 
of  tracking  new  churches  will  be 
developed  so  that  churches  all 
over  the  world  will  be  able  to 
rejoice  at  the  birth  of  new 
congregations. 

In  order  to  accomplish  this,  the 
assignment  was  made  to  Home 
and  Foreign  Missions  to  define 
the  basic  elements  of  the  New 
Tfestament  Church.  The  purpose 
of  this  assignment  was  to  define 
the  criteria  that  would  distin- 
guish between  an  organized 
church  and  any  group  of  Chris- 
tians meeting  together  for  prayer 
or  study.  This  document  was  pre- 
sented to  the  Fellowship  Council 


GBFM  Board 
members 
participated 
in  the  prayer  of 
com.missioning 
at  National 
Conference  in 
Richmond  (VA). 


Board  Sees  Progress 

Much  of  the  focus  of  the 
annual  meeting  of  the  Board  of 
Ti"ustees  of  Grace  Brethren 
Foreign  Missions  was  on  the 
progress  of  ministry  in  12  fields 
where  Grace  Brethren  mission- 
aries are  serving.  The  presence 
of  the  field  superintendents 
allowed  board  members  to  have 
firsthand  information  and  to 
make  decisions  on  the  basis  of 
field  representation.  A  large 
number  of  missionaries  were 
interviewed  during  the  week 
and  were  approved  for  return  to 
the   fields.  Tom   and   MaryAnn 


Barlow  were  appointed  for  mis- 
sionary service  to  France. 

The  new  nominees  for  the 
board  for  next  year  are  the 
following:  Pastor  Jay  Bell  from 
Long  Beach  (CA),  Pastor  Roger 
Wambold  from  Telford  (PA), 
Pastor  Terry  Hofecker  from 
Northwest  Chapel  in  Columbus 
(OH),  and  Pastor  Steve  Tkylor 
from  Aiken  (SC).  Pastor  Tkylor 
was  nominated  from  the  floor 
during  the  annual  corporation 
meeting  at  National  Conference. 
The  lay  nominee  will  be  submit- 
ted at  a  later  date. 


and  will  be  reviewed  during  the 
coming  year. 

Field  Leaders  Meet 
in  Richmond 

A  leadership  council  included 
the  12  field  superintendents  of 
Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Mis- 
sions, two  board  members,  and 
the  home  office  administrative 
staff.  They  met  for  a  week  of 
reflection  and  planning  July 
16-20.  This  meeting  was  the  first 
time  since  1985  that  the  field 
superintendents  gathered,  and 
some  of  them  were  meeting  col- 
leagues for  the  first  time  ever. 

The  week  was  spent  in  sharing 
reports  from  the  field,  studying 
leadership  principles,  and  work- 
ing through  strategies  for  the 
1990s.  The  highlight  of  the  week 
was  a  communion  service  led  by 
Roger  Peugh  on  the  final 
evening. 

Out  of  this  meeting  grew  10 
mission  goals  for  the  1990s 
presented  to  the  board  of  trustees 
and  adopted  the  following  week: 
100  active  missionaries  by  the 
year  2000;  100  new  churches;  10 
new  countries;  five  new  people 
groups;  50  new  national  elders 
who  meet  the  scriptural 
qualifications  for  eldership;  each 
missionary  to  seek  a  Great  Com- 
mission partner  in  each  support- 
ing church;  100  World  Mission 
Churches  in  the  U.S.;  yearly 
visits  from  U.S.  pastors  to  each 
continent;  establishment  of  a 
million-dollar  endowment  fund; 
and  participation  in  the  develop- 
ment of  an  international 
fellowship. 

Ninety  Years 
Celebrated 

On  September  4,  a  ceremony 
was  held  under  the  trees  at 
Winona  Lake  (IN),  to  com- 
memorate 90  years  of  ministry 
for  Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Mis- 
sions. At  that  spot  in  1900, Jacob 
Cassel  and  53  others  met  to  com- 
mit themselves  to  getting  the 
gospel  to  "the  foreign  field." 


HERALD/  September  15.  1990 


WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 


WMC  President's  Address 

to  National  Conference 


In  WMC  this  year  we  truly  did  "Go  ...  to  all  the 
world." 

Beginning  in  September  with  Marie  Mishler 
urging  us  to  "go  in  love."  we  learned  that  we  should 
go  in  response  to  His  great  love  in  sending  His  Son 
to  die  for  us.  Marie  learned  to  love  the  Africans 
personally  because  of  God's  great  love  for  her. 

In  October,  June  Immel  encouraged  us  to  go  in 
obedience  because  "God  commands  us  to  go." 
Althea  Miller  in  November  said.  "Go  .  .  .  expect- 
antly," for  Psalm  62:5  states:  "My  expectation  is 
from  Him." 

December's  mission  study  by  Alice  Peacock 
from  Argentina  emphasized,  "Go  .  .  .  and  find." 
She  encouraged  us  to  go.  find  and  ask,  for  a  lost 
world  awaits  us. 

Brenda  Juday.  who  works  with  her  husband  in 
the  Philippines,  declared  in  February,  "Go  .  .  .  and 
tell."  This  command  is  not  for  the  career  mis- 
sionary only,  but  for  every  one  of  us  to  be  ready 
to  give  an  answer  for  the  hope  that  is  in  us. 

Alice  Haag,  retired  missionary  to  Mexico,  wrote 
in  March,  "Go  .  .  .  and  teach."  We  are  to  teach  God's 
ways  that  transgressors  will  be  converted.  Many 
times  this  is  done  by  simply  sharing  our  own 
testimony  of  what  God  has  done  for  us. 

In  April,  Becky  Kiddoo  urged  us  to  "go  and  shcire 
.  .  .  joyfully."  Becky  said.  "The  Christian's  joy 
depends  not  on  his  circumstances  but  on  the 
eternal  promises  of  God  keeping  him  going  when 
things  are  hard." 

In  May,  Nancy  Graham  from  Japan  wrote,  "Go 
.  .  .  swiftly."  As  in  America.  Japan  is  in  a 
hurry — rushing  everywhere,  but  no  time  for  Christ. 

Thirty-nine  people  die  as  I  say  these  words. 
Every  hour  5,417  people  go  to  meet  their  Maker. 
What  am  I  doing  to  reach  them  with  the  Gospel 


by 
Mrs. 
Betty 
Ogden 


before  it  is  too  late? 

In  June,  Brenda  Welling,  Mexico,  pointed  out  in 
her  devotional  that  we  should,  "Go  ...  to  glorify 
God."  (I  Chron.  16:24,  25)  "Declare  His  glory 
among  the  nations,  his  marvelous  deeds  among 
all  peoples.  For  great  is  the  Lord  and  most  worthy 
of  praise  .  .  .  ." 

In  July.  Marilyn  Salazar,  former  missionary  to 
Spain,  cheered,  "Go  WMC,  go!"  Marilyn  urged, 
"Doors  are  opening  around  the  world  as  never 
before."  Rev.  3:8:  "Behold,  I  have  set  before  thee 
an  open  door  .  .  ."  As  Marilyn  encouraged  us,  "let 
us  go  in  and  possess  the  uttermost  parts  of  the 
world"  in  the  strength  and  power  of  the  Lord. 

Althea  Miller  in  her  August  summary  of  this 
year's  devotions  said,  "Give  Him  the  sacrifice  of 
your  body.  Be  a  joyous  modern-day  missionary." 
Rom.  12:12:  "I  implore  you  by  the  mercies  of  God 
that  you  present  your  body  a  living  sacrifice." 

God  has  given  each  of  us  as  Christians  a 
spiritual  gift,  and  it  could  be  that  He  wants  us  to 
devote  our  entire  life  to  using  that  gift,  (I  Cor.  12) 
Ask  God  to  show  you  what  your  gift  is.  If  it  is  the 
gift  of  helps,  see  to  it  that  it  is  used.  Many  churches 
are  suffering  today  because  Christians  are  not 
exercising  their  gifts  to  the  local  body.  Individuals 
are  suffering  because  of  our  neglect. 

The  Church  of  Jesus  Christ  should  not  be 
floundering  for  lack  of  workers.  If  we  as  believers 
had  identified  our  gifts  and  were  properly  exercis- 
ing our  gifts  in  obedience  to  the  Holy  Spirit  and 
if  we  were  fulfilling  our  mission  of  winning  the  lost 
and  making  disciples  (not  just  running  programs), 
we  would  have  people  waiting  in  line  to  care  for  the 
little  ones  on  the  nursery,  to  sing  in  the  choir,  to 
teach  a  Sunday  School  class,  to  serve  as  an  officer 
in  WMC.  Eph.  4:11-16  states  that  every  part  of  the 
body  is  to  supply  something  so  that  the  body  will 
grow  and  mature  in  love.  Gifts  are  given  by  the 
Spirit  of  God  and  not  by  one's  own  energy.  These 
gifts  are  not  for  building  the  ego  of  the  gift  reci- 
pient but  for  the  purpose  of  benefitting  others.  God 
is  glorified  best  when  believers  are  exercising  their 
gifts  in  ministering  to  others. 

Have  you  asked  God  to  help  you  discover  those 
victories,  successes  and  strengths  in  your  attempts 
at  ministry  that  seem  to  go  beyond  any  natural 
explanation? 

Along  with  the  successes,  how  about  determin- 
ing weaknesses?  Evaluate  why  some  events 
seemed  not  to  work  out  as  you  ministered.  Look 


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WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 


at  some  ineffective  attempts  at  ministry  and  see 
if  you  discover  a  pattern.  Tbo  often  folks  are 
recruited  and  placed  into  service  in  the  church 
before  their  ministry  gifts  have  been  identified. 
This  often  results  in  mediocrity  in  performance  or 
total  discouragement  for  the  person. 

Consult  Christian  friends,  mature  believers  who 
know  you  well  and  have  observed  you  during  times 
you  have  ministered. 

Evaluate  carefully  those  gifts  you  desire  to 
use — the  ones  which  give  you  Joy  and  effec- 
tiveness. "Delight  yourself  in  the  Lord  and  He  will 
give  you  the  desires  of  your  heart"  (Psalm  37:4). 
Then  develop  your  gift  as  part  of  your  lifetime  com- 
mitment. Be  in  constant  prayer  and  study  of  the 
Word,  seeking  God's  will  and  His  glory  in  the  ex- 
ercise of  your  gift.  "We  are  God's  workmanship 
created  in  Christ  Jesus  to  do  good  works." 

Is  your  gift  teaching,  exhortation,  words  of 
wisdom,  words  of  knowledge,  serving,  helps, 
leadership,  administration,  giving,  showing  mercy, 
discernment,  feiith  or  hospitality?  All  of  you  have 
at  least  one  gift.  Some  of  you  have  many  gifts.  How 
are  you  using  your  gifts  to  the  glory  of  God? 

Recently  Moody  Monthly  reported  that  one  con- 
gregation had  to  cancel  thirty  Sunday  School 
classes  because  of  lack  of  teachers.  Almost 
everywhere  the  shortage  of  volunteers  for 
evangelism,  missions  and  Christian  education  has 
produced  a  crisis  in  the  church  today. 

Why  are  so  many  reluctant  to  serve?  Some  feel 
inadequate  because  of  limited  training.  Others  are 
afraid  to  risk  failure,  but  the  largest  majority  are 
just  too  comfortable.  They  only  want  to  be  fed. 
There  are  so  many  takers  in  the  church  today  and 
so  few  givers.  Many  want  their  freedom  and  in- 
dependence to  pursue  their  own  desires. 

Jesus,  our  greatest  example  of  a  servant,  was 
obedient  to  all  the  Father  asked  of  Him  (Phil. 
2:6-8).  In  the  same  way,  we  serve,  not  as  an  option. 


WMC  Offering: 

Sept.,  Oct.,  Nov. 

(send  before  December  10) 

Home  Missions  . . .  Goal:  $9,000 

Yakima  Valley  Church $2,000 

Computer  Software  for 

Home  Missions  Office $3,500 

Capital  Improvements  for 

Dryhill,  Ky.  GBC $3,500 

Thank  Offering 

(Send  before  December  10) 

•  Children's  Ministries  of  Brethren  Evangelistic 
Ministries 

•  FAX  machine  for  CE  National 

•  Financial  Assistance  for  Herald  News  Service 


,  b.*<W 


1990-I99t 

but  because  it  is  an  essential  response  for  all  who 
seek  to  obey  their  Lord. 

Life  is  so  brief  It  is  merely  a  series  of  happy 
hellos  and  sad  goodbyes.  Nothing  is  permanent. 
Those  possessions  we  guard  so  carefully  will  one 
day  be  taken  from  us.  As  a  young  person  I  learned, 
"Only  one  life  will  soon  be  past,  only  what's  done 
for  Christ  will  last." 

In  light  of  eternity  and  the  brevity  of  this  life,  1 
challenge  you  to  be  obedient  to  God's  command 
to  serve  Him.  There  is  so  little  time  left. 

We  need  to  serve  Him  with  our  time  and  with  our 
resources. 

My  special  concerns  are  for  the  three  offerings 
that  have  had  a  shortfall  the  past  several  years. 

SMM  is  the  heartbeat  of  WMC.  How  many  of  you 
are  former  SMM  members?  I  would  like  to  chal- 
lenge all  of  the  councils  to  give  to  the  ministries 
of  SMM  -  even  those  who  do  not  have  SMM  groups 
in  their  churches. 

The  second  offering  that  fell  below  our  recom- 
mended goal  is  for  the  missionaries  of  the  year. 
This  is  a  wonderful  opportunity  for  us  to  honor  the 
service  of  our  Grace  Brethren  missionary  ladies. 

Lastly,  we  need  to  increase  our  support  of  the 
Missionary  Residence  offering.  The  repair  and 
replacement  fund  has  been  seriously  depleted  by 
necessary  projects  and  there  is  a  constant  need  to 
replace  vacuum  sweepers,  towels,  linens  and  other 

(Continued  on  page  131 


HERALD/  September  15.  1990 


9 


HOME  MISSIONS 


Conference  Wrap-Up 


Home  Missions  pastors  and  wives 
enjoyed  a  special  historical 
presentation  at  the  Staff  Appre- 
ciation Dinner. 


Home  Missions  Staff  Appreciation 

More  than  one  hundred  Home  Missions  person- 
nel attended  an  appreciation  dinner  at  the  site  of 
National  Conference 
on  the  Friday  before 
the  FGBC  meetings 
convened.  Pastors 
and  their  wives  were 
joined  by  staff  mem- 
bers and  members  of 
the  Board  of  Direc- 
tors and  their  wives 
for  a  delicious  dinner 
followed  by  a  unique 
program.  Actors, 
dressed  in  period 
costumes,  related 
something  of  the 
historical  character 
of  Richmond's  people 
and  her  churches 
during  the  Revolu- 
tionary War  and 
Antebellum  periods. 

Missions  and  Church  Planting 

Again  this  year.  Missions  was  a  central  theme 
at  several  sessions  of  the  51st  annual  Conference 
of  the  FGBC.  A  two-hour  Missions  Rally,  jointly 
sponsored  by  Home  and  Foreign  Missions,  empha- 
sized Church  Planting  both  in  America  and  over- 
seas. National  representatives  from  several  foreign 
countries  were  joined  by  pastors  of  mother 
churches.  District  Mission  Board  representatives, 
and  pioneer  Home  Missions  pastors  in  interviews 
and  discussions  of  their  ministries. 

Tom  Julien  and  Larry  Chamberlain,  Executive 
Directors  of  Foreign  and  Home  Missions,  respec- 
tively, introduced  the  meeting  and  led  in  the 
interviewing  and  discussion. 

A  brief  history  of  the  Fellowship,  its  membership 
and  church  growth,  and  the  missions  accomplish- 
ments of  its  first  five  decades  were  portrayed  in  an 
audiovisual  presentation. 

The  program  was  concluded  by  a  challenge  from 
Pastor  Jim  Custer  who  led  the  large  audience  in 
making  decisions  regarding  commitment  to  mis- 
sions and  church  planting.  More  than  200  filled 
out  and  handed  in  decision  cards  following  the 
service. 


More  than  200  responded  to  a 
special  invitation  regarding 
commitment  to  missions  and 
church  planting  at  the  Missions 
Rally.  Pastor  Jim  Custer  led  the 
challenge. 


Chaplains  Recognition 

Six  active  military  chaplains  were  present  for 
Conference  week.  They  were  hosted  at  a  special 
luncheon  sponsored  by  the  Chaplaincy  Commit- 
tee of  the  Home  Missions  Board  of  Directors.  Each 
gave  a  very  brief  report  on  his  current  place  of 
service  and  ministry. 

Present  were  Lt.  Cmdr.  John  Diaz  and  his  wife, 
Brenda,  U.S.  Navy;  Lt.  Col.  Jim  Elwell,  U.S.  Air 
Force:  Maj.  John  Patrick  and  his  wife,  Georgia,  U.S. 
Army;  Col.  John  Schumacher  and  his  wife, 
Martha,  U.S.  Army;  Capt.  Phil  Spence  and  his  wife 
Minda,  U.S.  Army;  and  Capt.  Charles  Card,  U.S. 
Army. 

In  addition,  reserve  chaplains  Jerry  Young  and 
his  wife,  Lorene,  U.S.  Army,  and  Darrel  Tkylor,  U.S. 


Charles  Card.  Jim  Elwell.  and  Phil  Spence, 

present  at  the  Chaplain's  Appreciation  Luncheon, 

have  been  deployed  to  Saudi  Arabia. 


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HOME  MISSIONS 


Navy,  ministering  to  the  Coast  Guard.  part;icipated 
in  the  dinner  meeting. 

Brethren  are  asked  to  pray  for  Chaplains  Elwell. 
Card,  and  Spence  who  have  been  deployed  to 
Saudi  Arabia  in  recent  weeks  to  minister  to  the 
troops  in  the  staging  area  of  the  war-threatened 
Middle  East. 

Corporation  Meeting 

At  the  annual  meeting  of  the  Home  Missions. 
Investment  Foundation,  and  Navajo  Ministries 
Corporation,  presided  over  by  President  Luke  E. 
Kauffman,  several  awards  and  introductions  were 
made.  Ed  and  Polly  Jackson  were  recognized  for 
twenty-three  years  of  ministry  with  Home 
Missions.  Ed  was  presented  with  a  plaque,  and  he 
and  Polly  received  gifts  from  the  Board  of  Directors 
in  anticipation  of  Ed's  retirement  from  the 
executive  staff  next  month. 

Pastor  Bill  Snell.  Martinsburg.  PA.  and  Pastor 
Kurt  Miller.  Palm  Harbor.  PL.  were  introduced  as 
new  Home  Missions  staff  members.  Snell  will 
replace  Ed  Jackson  as  Director  of  Church  Planting 
and  Development  with  responsibilities  in  the  East 
and  South.  Miller  will  assist  Snell,  on  a  part  time 
basis,  as  Associate  Director. 


Pastors  Bill  Snell  and  Kurt  Miller  introduced  as 
new  Home  Missions  staff  members. 

Home  Missions  Challenge  Hour 

"Rvo  audiovisuals  were  premiered  at  Conference. 
"History  and  Opportunity"  presents  the  story  and 
challenge  of  the  ministry  at  the  Grace  Brethren 
Navajo  Mission  in  New  Mexico.  Featuring  Daron 
Butler,  graduate  of  the  mission  school  and  now  a 
student  at  Grace  Seminary,  this  eight-minute 
presentation  is  being  sent  to  all  FGBC  churches 
in  video  format  for  use  in  connection  with  National 
Indian  Heritage  month  in  November. 

The  second  presentation.  "Church  Planting  Is 
Evangelism."  consists  of  quotations  and  scenes 
from  the  seven  Home  Mission  churches  which 
have  begun  since  the  1989  Conference.  All  were 
the  result  of  a  mother-daughter  effort  to  launch 


new  congregations. 

Executive  Director  Larry  Chamberlain 
presented  awards  to  Home  Missions  pastors  whose 
ministries  during  the  last  year  were  worthy  of 
special  note.  Those  so  honored  were  Brian 
Chronister,  Anchorage.  AK;  Bob  Gentzel,  North 
Pole.  AK.  and  Seattle.  WA:  Ron  Boehm.  Macedonia, 
OH;  Charles  Davis.  Ocala,  FL;  Darrel  Tkylor, 
Brunswick,  ME;  Jim  Tkylor,  Lakeland,  FL;  Mike 
Wallace,  Pine  Grove,  PA;  and  Emory  Young, 
Charleston,  WV. 


Awards  were  presented  to  Home  Missions  pastors 

whose  ministries  during  the  past  year  merited 

special  note.  (Pastor  Darrel  Taylor  receives  his  award 

from  Larry  Chamberlain). 

District  Missions  Dinner 

Pastor  Bob  Fetterhoff,  Missions  Board  chairman 
of  the  Northeastern  Ohio  District,  challenged 
representatives  of  District  Mission  Boards  across 
America,  by  relating  the  work  of  his  own  district 
in  church  extension.  He  was  assisted  by  Pastors 
Ron  Boehm  and  Joe  Cosentino.  Ron  is  a  Home  Mis- 
sions pastor,  but  his  congregation  in  Macedonia, 
Ohio,  served  as  mother  church  to  daughter  a  new 
church  in  Willoughby,  Ohio,  pastored  by  Joe. 

N@W 


CHUP 


HURw^.^S 


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11 


FELLOWSHIP  NEWS 


NEWS  UPDATE 


News  Release  from  the 

Conservative 

Grace  Brethren  Association 

A  major  (but  certainly  not  the 
only)  irritant  among  Grace  Brethren 
people  currently  is  the  baptism 
issue. 

The  1964  decision,  which  allows 
for  churches  to  receive  non-trine  im- 
mersed members  contrary  to  biblical 
teaching,  is  now  appealed  to  as  the 
norm  for  the  Fellowship  of  Grace 
Brethren  Churches. 

Many  Brethren  of  traditional  con- 
victions are  disheartened  by  this 
betrayal  of  trust.  They  hold  to  the 
position  which  is  still  the  official  posi- 
tion of  Grace  Schools,  namely: 

"...  we  hereby  declare  that  the 
meaning  of  paragraph  11  in  our 
Covenant  of  Faith  is  in  harmony  with 
the  historic  practice  of  the  Brethren 
Church,  being  understood  by  the 
founders  of  the  school,  namely  that 
triune  immersion  is  a  requirement 
for  entrance  into  church  member- 
ship." (Jerry  Young  letter  to  pastors, 
March  28,  1990  release.) 

In  order  to  honor  the  Scriptural, 
historical  and  traditional  convictions 
of  the  Brethren  Church,  an  associa- 
tion was  recently  incorporated.  Its 
purpose  is  to  be  an  agency  through 
which  people  with  Brethren  convic- 
tions may  support  conservative 
Grace  Brethren  ministries  in  obe- 
dience to  Matthew  28:18-20.  The 
association  is  intended  to  work 
within  the  National  Fellowship. 

Inquiries  and  gifts  may  be  ad- 
dressed to  The  Conservative  Grace 
Brethren  Association,  Post  Office 
Box  576,  Winona  Lake,  Indiana, 
46590. 

Confirmed  Board  Members:  Dr. 
Herman  Hoyt,  Dr.  James  Boyer,  Dr. 
John  Whitcomb,  John  W.  Zielasko, 
Robert  Moeller,  Keith  Merriman, 
Dale  Denlinger,  Nick  Mariano, 
William  Crabbs. 

Advisory  Board:  Robert  Devine, 
Marion  Thomas,  Gary  Crandall, 
Frank  Poland,  John  Firebaugh,  J. 
Hudson  Thayer. 


Perry  Huesmann  has  accepted  a 
position  on  the  pastoral  staff  at  the 
Bellflower  Brethren  Church  in 
Bellflower,  CA,  with  Pastor  Ed 
Cashman.  He  began  his  new  duties 
on  September  1,  1990. 

Pastor  Ron  Boehm  reports  that  the 
Western  Reserve  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  Macedonia,  OH,  has  voted 
to  go  self-supporting  on  December 
1,  1990,  marking  their  fifth  anniver- 
sary as  a  church. 

Pastor  Chuck  and  Marilyn  Winter 

were  surprised  with  a  plaque  and 
reception  following  the  morning  ser- 
vice on  July  15.  The  plaque  read:  "In 
grateful  appreciation  of  20  years  of 
faithful  service  to  God  at  Harrah 
Grace  Brethren  Church.  Your  con- 
sistent dedication  and  hard  work 
have  been  an  inspiration  to  us  all." 
The  Winters  arrived  in  Harrah,  WA 
on  July  6, 1967.  In  1970  they  returned 


for  three  years  to  a  previous  mis- 
sionary radio  ministry  in  California. 
In  1973  they  were  called  again  to  the 
Harrah  church  in  the  Yakima  Valley 
"Brethren  Helping  Brethren"  On 
July  14, 1990,  a  crew  of  18  men  from 
the  Iowa  Midlands  District  helped 
put  a  new  roof  on  the  Sunday  school 
addition  of  the  Pleasant  Grove 
Grace  Brethren  Church,  North 
English,  lA.  The  need  for  a  new  roof 
was  mentioned  at  district  conference 
and  with  the  encouragement  from 
Ed  Jackson,  the  men  quickly 
responded. 

Pleasant  Grove  Grace  Brethren 
Church  was  organized  over  a  cen- 
tury ago  with  16  charter  members  in 
1880.  This  was  the  church  home  of 
many  who  have  served  the  Lord 
faithfully  over  the  years:  Estella 
Myers,  Pastor  Don  and  Lois  Miller, 
Pastor  Paul  and  Ellen  Miller,  and 


Change  Vbur  Annual 

Bamhill,  Charles.  131  E. 

Third  St.,  Perrysville,  OH 

44864. 
Cochran,  William.  7701  E. 

Spouse  Dr.,  No.  1, 

Prescott,  AZ  86314. 
Dickson,  CDR.  James. 

CHC,  USN,  Chaplain's 

Office,  Naval  Air  Station, 

Fallon,  NV  89406 
Edwards,  Larry.  P.O.  Box 

498,  State  College,  PA 

16804. 
Gentzel,  Robert.  30605 

188th  Ave.,  S.E.,  Kent, 

WA  98042. 
Guiles,  Ron.  Spring  Lake 

Hills,  895  S.  Wymore 

Rd.,  No.  907-A, 

Altamonte  Springs,  FL 

32714. 
MacMlllan,  1480  Parker 

Ave.,  Tracy,  CA  95376 
Patrick,  Maj.  John.  United 

States  Chaplain  School, 

ATSC-DCD-OM,  USA, 

Fort  Monmouth,  NJ 

07703. 
Roberts,  Roy.  215  Cindalyn 

Dr.,  New  Holland,  PA 

17557 
Ryeison,  Greg.  39  Peach 

Grove  Ave.,  Centerville, 

OH  45458. 


Marriages 

Coldren:  Yvonne  Koch  and 
Timothy  Coldren 
were  married  on  June 
23,  1990,  at  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of 
Myerstown,  PA.  Luke 
Kauffman,  pastor. 

Giorgio:  Donna  Smith  and 
Michael  Giorgio  were 
married  on  December 
16,  1989  at  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of 
Myerstown,  PA,  by 
Jeffrey  Dunkle.  Luke 
Kauffman,  pastor 

Miller:  Alicia  Albert  and 
Randy  Miller  were  mar- 
ried on  June  16,  1990, 
at  the  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Myerstown, 
PA.  Luke  Kauffman, 
pastor 

Moore:  Amy  Hauser  and 
Bret  Moore,  August  17 
1990,  Kenai  Grace 
Brethren  Church,  Kenai, 
AK.  The  ceremony  was 
performed  by  Chris 
Hay,  pastor. 


Deaths 

Andrews,  Robert  K.,  77, 
went  to  be  with  the 
Lord  on  August  7,  1990. 
He  was  a  member  of 
the  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Hagerstown, 
MD,  for  17  years.  Ray 
Davis,  pastor 

Beltler,  Mrs.  Virginia,  69, 
July  13,  1990.  She  was 
a  member  of  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church, 
Hagerstown,  MD,  for  31 
years.  Ray  Davis, 
pastor 

Sliirato,  Matthew,  81,  June 
6,  1990.  He  attended 
the  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Myerstown, 
PA.  Timothy  George, 
associate  pastor,  of- 
ficiated at  the  memorial 
service.  Luke  Kauffman, 
pastor. 

Valentine,  Philip,  three- 
year-old  son  of  Rod  and 
Jan  Valentine  of 
Clayhole,  KY,  passed 
away  on  Friday,  July  13, 
1990,  after  a  long  bout 
with  cancer.  He  was 
conscious  to  the  end.  A 
memorial  service  was 
held  on  Sunday,  July 
15,  at  Hyden,  KY. 


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FELLOWSHIP  NEWS 


Edwin  and  Connie  Jordan.  Many 
faithful  young  people  grew  up,  went 
on  to  higher  education  at  Grace  Col- 
lege and  other  Christian  colleges, 
became  teachers.  Christian  workers, 
and  established  Christian  homes. 

Pleasant  Grove  Grace  Brethren 
congregation  is  happy  to  have 
Pastor  Gilbert  and  Rosella  Hawkins 
as  their  new  spiritual  leaders. 
Needless  to  say,  they  have  been 
very  busy  since  their  arrival  in  June. 

"Thank  you,"  Ed  Jackson,  and  all 
the  men  of  the  churches  in  the  Iowa 
Midlands  District  who  not  only 
helped  but  also  to  those  who  sent 
gifts  and  words  of  encouragement. 
A  big  "thank  you"  to  the  ladies  who 
served  all  the  delicious  food  to  a 
group  of  hard-working  men.  May 
everyone  continue  to  be  faithful  in 
His  service.  — Mrs.  Gretchen  White, 
Secretary  of  the  Pleasant  Grove 
Grace  Brethren  Church. 

Brian  Roseborough  joined  the 
pastoral  staff  of  Redlands,  CA  as 
co-pastor  working  with  Pastor  Mitch 


Cariaga.  He  began  his  duties  on 
September  1, 1990.  He  had-1ormerly 
been  serving  as  evangelism  co- 
ordinator at  the  La  Verne,  CA,  Grace 
Brethren  Church. 

Carl  Miller,  former  pastor  of  the 
Ankenytown  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  Bellville,  OH,  has  accepted 
the  pastorate  and  began  his  ministry 
on  August  28,  1990,  at  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of  Goshen,  IN.  His 
father,  the  late  R.  Paul  Miller,  had 
ministered  to  this  congregation  a 
number  of  years  ago. 
Gerald  Kelley  has  resigned  as 
pastor  of  the  Indian  Heights  Grace 
Brethren  Church,  Kokomo,  IN.  He  is 
seeking  the  Lord's  leading  for  his 
future  ministry. 

Everett  Caes,  former  pastor  of  the 
Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Elkhart, 
IN,  has  resigned  and  has  moved  to 
the  Dayton,  OH,  area.  He  is  open  to 
a  staff  ministry  with  a  Brethren 
church  in  that  area. 

The  Community  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Coraopolis,  PA,  has  left 


the  Grace  Brethren  Fellowship  and 
have  become  affiliated  with  the 
Evangelical  Free  Church.  The 
church  is  located  in  the  Pittsburgh 
area. 

Gary  and  Jean  Austin,  having 
served  15  years  in  the  Central 
African  Republic,  have  announced 
their  intended  resignation  following 
their  state-side  ministry. 

Nineteen  people  from  the 
Columbus,  Ohio  East  Side  Grace 
Brethren  Church  spent  a  week  at 
the  Navajo  Mission  doing  a  variety 
of  manual  labor  tasks  as  part  of  the 
Men  in  Ministry  program. 

Fax  your  order  to  the  Brethren 
Missionary  Herald!  The  Herald  Co. 
is  now  accepting  orders  by  this 
method  and  churches  with  a  Fax 
machine  can  speed  up  their  Sunday 
School  or  merchandise  orders.  Our 
number  for  this  special  Fax  service 
is  1-219-267-4745.  Customers  outside 
Indiana  can  also  use  our  toll-free 
number  for  orders— 1-800-348-2756. 


WMC  President's  Address  .  .  . 

(Continued  from  page  9) 
necessary  items. 

WMC  ladies  are  notorious  for  responding  to 
needs  when  they  are  informed.  Will  you  challenge 
your  ladies  to  increase  their  offerings  in  these 
areas  this  new  year  in  WMC? 

In  the  1990-91  program,  we  will  focus  on  the 
topic  of  Friendship:  "Friends  In  a  World  of 
Strangers." 

My  heart  was  blessed  this  past  winter  as  I  read 
Dee  Brestin's  The  Friendship  of  Women.  When 
God  created  woman.  He  placed  within  her  a 
special  ability  to  develop  intimate  relationships. 
Her  strength  can  also  be  her  weakness,  for  with 
this  comes  the  danger  of  her  depending  on  a 
human  relationship  rather  than  on  God.  Dee 
Brestin  says.  "One  of  the  costliest  mistakes  we  can 
make  is  having  a  weak  Christian  for  a  best  friend." 
I  Cor.  5:11:  "You  must  not  associate  with  anyone 
who  calls  himself  a  brother  but  is  sexually 
immoral  or  greedy,  an  idolater  or  a  slanderer,  a 
drunkard  or  a  swindler."  This  does  not  mean  we 
should  not  befriend  non-Christians.  Certainly  we 
have  a  responsibility  to  reach  beyond  our  Chris- 
tian friendships  and  truly  love  the  lost  to  Christ. 
But  our  best  friends  should  be  strong  Christians. 
I  made  many  mistakes  in  my  lifetime,  but  I  learned 


as  a  preteen  to  surround  myself  with  friendships 
of  those  girls  who  lived  in  obedience  to  Christ. 
That  changed  the  course  of  my  life.  If  your  best 
friend  cuts  down  others  with  gossip,  you  will 
become  like  her.  She  will  drive  you  to  God  or  to  sin. 

As  older  women,  we  have  the  responsibility  to 
pass  on  to  the  younger  women  the  importance  of 
obedience  to  the  Lord:  to  be  self-controlled  and 
pure,  to  love  their  husbands  and  children,  to  be 
busy  at  home,  to  be  kind  and  submissive 
(Titus  2:3-5). 

When  we  consider  the  drastic  moral  changes 
that  have  taken  place  in  our  country  during  the 
last  ten  years  and  the  rapidity  at  which  it 
continues  to  decline,  it  is  certain  the  years 
1990-2000  will  result  in  total  moral  bankruptcy 
unless  the  Lord  intervenes  on  a  miracle  level. 

We  need  to  teach  the  younger  women  of  the 
unique  privilege  that  is  theirs  to  serve  the  Most  High 
God!  They  need  to  know  that  our  Sovereign  God 
who  needs  absolutely  nothing  in  order  to  complete 
His  plan  for  this  world,  carefully  equips  each  believer 
to  be  His  means  to  accomplish  that  plan. 

And  now,  "May  the  God  of  peace  .  .  .  equip  you 
with  everything  good  for  doing  His  will,  and  may  He 
work  in  us  what  is  pleasing  to  Him.  through  Jesus 
Christ,  to  whom  be  glory  for  ever  and  ever.  Amen." 


HERALD/  September  15.  1990 


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FELLOWSHIP  HAPPENINGS 


Personal  Reflections 


/  have  been  encouraged  by  many  to  open  up  a  limited 
number  of  pages  of  the  Herald  magazine  to  the 
expression  of  opinions  and  beliefs  regarding  the 
baptism! membership  issue  in  the  Grace  Brethren 
Church.  No  practical  means  of  such  an  exchange  has 
been  available  to  persons  following  last  year's  national 
conference.  A  forum  plan  was  adopted  at  the  1989 
conference,  but  has  not  been  implemented  in  a 
workable  fashion  to  date.  No  exchanges  which  involve 
the  names  of  other  persons  will  be  included.  The  use 
of  the  Herald  magazine  makes  the  information 
available  to  lay  persons  as  well  as  to  ministers.  No 
editing  will  be  done  on  any  of  the  articles  and  it  is 
understood  that  the  material  does  not  have  the 
endorsement  of  the  Herald  or  the  Fellowship  —  it 
reflects  the  personal  position  of  the  individual  author. 
— Charles  W.  Thrner.  publisher 

The  Baptism/Membership  Debate  in  the 

Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren  Churches: 

Some  Personal  Reflections 

By  Jim  Fitch 
Grace  Brethren  Church.  Sebring,  Florida 

Please  consider  this  article  an  attempt  to  comply 
with  your  request  for  input  from  the  laity  regard- 
ing the  baptism/membership  issue.  This  reply  is 
in  3  parts. 

A.  Results  of  a  3  week  study  in  the  Mid-  Adult 
Sunday  School  Class. 

B.  Results  of  my  own  personal  independent 
study. 

C.  Recommendations. 

The  class  study  was  too  short  to  cover  all  the 
topics  suggested  in  the  guidelines  considering  that 
the  results  had  to  be  in  by  July  23.  Consequently, 
we  concerned  ourselves  with  only  the  first  2 
questions. 

1.  What  is  biblical  baptism?  Is  trine  immersion 
the  best  mode,  or  the  exclusive  mode  taught  in  the 
Scriptures? 

2.  What  does  the  Bible  teach  about  the  re- 
baptism  of  a  believer  who  claims  to  have  been  bap- 
tized subsequent  to  salvation,  by  a  form  other  than 
trine  immersion? 

By  way  of  comment,  it's  fair  to  say  that  some  of 
the  class  saw  it  as  less  than  a  "burning  issue",  lb 
maintain  Interest  and  to  encourage  co-operation 
and  input,  (I  mention  it  here  for  "our"  benefit)  I 
suggested  that  the  method  whereby  we  arrive  at 
our  conclusions  pertaining  to  "baptism",  should 
be  the  exact  same  method  that  we  use  to  establish 
all  other  foundational  doctrine  by  which  we  live. 
And  further,  that  the  conclusions  we  reached. 


whether  on  baptism  or  any  other  subject,  would 
influence  what  we  believe  and  thus  how  we  behave. 
If  that's  correct,  that  our  actions  stem  from  what 
we  perceive  as  truth,  we'd  better  be  mighty  careful 
about  what  we  believe  whether  we're  studying  bap- 
tism or  anything  else. 

lb  help  us  be  careful,  and  because  this  particular 
issue  has  such  diverse  considerations,  we  chose 
Deuteronomy  29:29  as  a  "guideline"  scripture  for 
the  study. 

"The  secret  things  belong  unto  the  Lord  our  God:  but  those 
things  which  are  revealed  belong  unto  us  and  to  our  children 
forever,  that  we  may  do  all  the  words  of  this  law." 

In  other  words,  we  determined  to  keep  our  focus 
on  "those  things  which  are  revealed",  and  to  not 
give  consideration  to  what  God  has  not  chosen  to 
reveal.  This  was  not  always  easy!  It  was  however, 
absolutely  necessary  to  keep  from  going  in  circles. 
I  find  it  necessary  even  now,  to  say  again  with  the 
utmost  conviction  and  for  the  benefit  of  any  and 
all  who  may  chance  to  read  this,  "We  do  not  have 
license  to  formulate  doctrine  on  what  God  has  not 
revealed." 

His  revealed  work  is  the  only  beacon  by  which 
we  can  travel. 

So  then,  we  proceed  to  questions  1  and  2.  The 
following  conclusions  were  unanimously  approved 
by  the  class,  and  were  arrived  at  via  the  considera- 
tion of  98  references  to  baptism,  baptize,  baptized, 
and  baptizing  found  in  a  concordance.  If  others 
have  knowledge  of  still  more  pertinent  passages 
we  welcome  knowing  about  them. 

gi.  (Part  1)  What  is  biblical  baptism? 

Baptism  is  a  God  ordained  rite. 

".  .  .  ;  but  He  that  sent  me  to  baptize  with  water,  the  same 
said  unto  me "  John  1:33 

John  the  Baptist  is  speaking,  and  if  there  is  any 
concern  about  "who"  sent  him,  we  refer  to  John 
1:6,  "There  was  a  man  sent  from  God.  whose 
name  was  John." 

The  ordinance  is  reinforced  by  Christ  Himself; 

"Go  ye  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in 
the  name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost." 
Matthew  28:19. 

The  above  scriptures  should  serve  as  authority 
for  the  rite,  to  legitimatize  it  as  doctrine,  and  to  re- 
inforce it  as  God's  will  for  us. 

Ql.  (Part  2]  Is  trine  immersion  the  best  mode 
or  the  exclusive  mode  taught  in  the 
scriptures? 

Our  answer  is  based  on  the  following  passages; 
Matthew  3:6,   "baptized  of  him  in  Jordan" 


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FELLOWSHIP  HAPPENINGS 


Matthew  3:16     "And  Jesus,  when  he  was  baptized,  went 

up  straightaway  out  of  the  water." 

Mark  1:5  "and  wereall  baptized  of  him  in  the  river  Jordan" 

Mark  1:9  "and  was  baptized  of  John  in  Jordan" 

Acts  8:39  "and  when  they  were  come  up  out  of  the  water." 

Our  study  of  the  scriptures  leads  us  to  believe 

that  "immersion  in  water"  is  the  exclusive  mode 

of  baptism  taught  by  example  in  the  word  of  God. 

92.  What  does  the  Bible  teach  about  the  re- 
baptism  of  a  believer  who  claims  to  have  been 
baptized  subsequent  to  salvation  by  a  form 
other  than  trine  immersion? 

We  could  find  no  passage  that  we  felt  referred 
to  such  a  situation.  Acts  19:5  mentions  re-baptism, 
but  not  because  of  wrong  methodology  original- 
ly. Our  answer  to  this  question  is,  "nothing." 

This  covers  what  we  were  able  to  consider  as  a 
class.  Hopefully  we  will  go  on  to  the  other  ques- 
tions and  look  forward  to  the  results  and  findings 
that  come  from  national  conference. 

My  own  personal  reply  touches  some  different 
areas. 

I  appreciate  the  prudent  decision  to  poll  the 
membership,  believing  that  concerned  and  in- 
volved lay  people  may  have  much  to  contribute, 
and  from  a  fresh  perspective. 

Let  me  also  say,  not  by  way  of  admonition  but 
by  way  of  encouragement,  to  those  charged  with 
the  responsibility  of  gathering,  evaluating  and 
acting  on  this  information,  "make  haste."  I  detect 
a  note  of  impatience  in  the  tone  of  the  writer  of 
Hebrews  when  he  too  encourages  his  hearers  to 
"go  on  unto  perfection"  instead  of  building  again 
foundations  that  have  already  been  established 
and  are  sound,  Hebrews  6:1,  2.  Nothing  can  or  will 
be  gained  by  an  extended  debate  of  the  issue  ex- 
cept the  continued  festering  of  an  already  irritated 
lesion,  and  that  at  the  expense  of  the  functioning 
of  the  body.  Make  haste! 

I  have  heard  it  suggested  that  if  we  had  sufficient 
and  well  defined  leadership  at  a  national  level  that 
matters  such  as  this  could  be  resolved  by  those 
discerning  and  Godly  men.  Perhaps,  but  this 
seemingly  could  be  a  two  edged  sword  to  those 
who  prefer  to  maintain  the  autonomy  of  the  local 
church. 

I  feel  a  need  to  expand  on  what  the  class  has  said 
in  reply  to  the  question  "What  is  biblical  baptism?" 
Certainly  that  answer  is  literal  and  sufficient  for  us 
to  see  it  as  an  "ordinance  to  obey",  but  to  see  it  as 
only  that  and  not  to  consider  the  figurative 
meanings  is  to  miss  a  blessing.  The  New  Dic- 
tionary of  Theology,  quoting  another  source,  calls 
it  "a  participation  in  the  death  and  resurrection 
of  Christ,  a  washing  away  of  sin,  a  new  birth,  an 
enlightenment  by  Christ,  a  re-clothing  in  Christ, 
a  renewal  by  the  Spirit,  the  experience  of  renewal 
by  the  flood,  an  exodus  from  bondage,  and  a  libera- 
tion into  a  new  humanity  in  which  barriers  of 


division  are  transcended."  That  may  be  a  bit 
wordy./  but  could  more  properly  describe  what 
many  feel  about  baptism  than  the  class's  answer. 

Personally,  I  feel  that  Romans  chapter  6  best 
answers  the  question,  "what  is  biblical  baptism?" 
1  won't  elaborate,  feeling  that  those  responsible  for 
evaluating  this  will  be  familiar  with  the 
significance  of  "death"  and  all  that  it  means  in  ch. 
6.  The  second  half  of  question  1  concerning  the 
"exclusive"  mode  or  the  "best"  mode  was 
answered  satisfactorily  by  the  class.  I  won't  com- 
ment except  to  say  that  there  is  an  exclusive  mode, 
and  by  virtue  of  that  fact  it  becomes  the  best  mode. 

Also  in  question  2,  I  feel  that  the  class  answer 
was  sufficient  if  we  only  consider  a  "bottom  line" 
approach.  It  may  be  prudent  however,  to  consider 
further  Acts  19:1-5. 

"And  it  came  to  pass,  that,  while  Appolos  was  at  Corinth. 
Paul  having  passed  through  the  upper  coasts  came  to 
Ephesus:  and  finding  certain  disciples,  he  said  unto  them. 
Have  ye  received  the  Holy  Ghost  since  ye  believed?  And  they 
said  unto  him.  We  have  not  so  much  as  heard  whether  there 
be  any  Holy  Ghost.  And  he  said  unto  them.  Unto  what  then 
were  ye  baptized?  And  they  said,  unto  John's  baptism.  Then 
said  Paul.  John  verily  baptized  with  the  baptism  of  repent- 
ance, saying  unto  the  people,  that  they  should  believe  on  Him 
which  should  come  after  him.  that  is.  on  Christ  Jesus.  When 
they  heard  this,  they  were  baptized  In  the  name  of  the  Lord 
Jesus."  Acts  19:1-5 

From  these  passages  ask  this  question:  What 
was  Paul's  concern?  Was  it  with  ritual  and  method, 
or  was  it  with  men?  The  question  that  was  of  ut- 
most importance  to  him  was  "Have  ye  received 
the  Holy  Ghost  since  ye  believed?"  vs.  2. 1  had  to 
reflect  on  this  for  a  while  in  order  to  grasp  the 
significance  of  his  concern.  Let  me  call  to  mind 
some  words  that  bring  me  much  joy  and  comfort. 

"Hereby  know  we  that  we  dwell  in  Him  and  He  In  us. 
because  He  hath  given  us  of  His  Spirit."  I  John  4:13 

"And  hereby  we  know  that  He  abideth  in  us.  by  the  Spirit 
which  He  hath  given  us."  1  John  3:24 

"In  whom  ye  also  trusted,  after  that  ye  heard  the  word  of 
truth,  the  gospel  of  your  salvation:  in  whom  also  after  that 
ye  believed,  ye  were  sealed  with  that  Holy  Spirit  of  promise, 
which  is  the  earnest  of  our  inheritance  until  the  redemption 
of  the  purchased  possession,  unto  the  praise  of  His  glory." 
Ephesians  1:13-14 

"The  Spirit  itself  beareth  witness  with  our  spirit,  that  we 
are  the  children  of  God."  Romans  8:16 

There  are  other  passages,  but  these  will  remind 
us  of  what  Paul  knew.  If  men  are  truly  born  again 
of  the  spirit,  they'll  know  it  by  the  Spirit.  These 
men,  by  their  answer,  gave  Paul  no  assurance  that 
they  had  been  brought  to  a  place  of  repentance 
and  union  with  Christ. 

He  wasted  no  time  in  correcting  that  situation, 
first  by  the  word,  "Then  said  Paul.  John  verily 
baptized  with  the  baptism  of  repentance,  saying 
unto  the  people,  that  they  should  believe  on  Him 
which  should  come  after  him.  that  is.  on  Christ 
Jesus."  Acts  19:4,  and  then  by  deed,  "When  they 
heard  this,  they  were  baptized  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord  Jesus."  vs.  5.  (Continued  on  page  16) 


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FELLOWSHIP  HAPPENINGS 


(Continued  from  page  15) 

His  example  speaks  loud  and  clear  to  me. 
Examine  the  men.  not  the  method. 

I  am  convinced,  regarding  those  issues  that  are 
vital  to  a  full  and  complete  life  in  Christ,  what  1 
call  "the  fullness  of  the  Gospel  of  Christ",  that  God 
has  spoken  volumes. 

Old  Tfestament,  New  Tfestament,  by  proclamation 
and  revelation  He  presents  again  and  again  those 
things  that  are  both  difficult  and  absolutely 
necessary.  An  example  would  be  "faith".  Over  and 
over  the  subject  of  "faith"  is  brought  before  us  until 
we  recognize  it  as  the  vital  ingredient  by  which  we 
must  live.  God  doesn't  spare  the  horses  when  it 
comes  to  expounding  on  "faith". 

Conversely,  when  it  comes  to  matters  that  are 
simple,  or  should  be,  God  speaks  "sufficiently".  So 
it  is  with  re-baptism.  To  my  knowledge  He  allots 
only  one  brief  mention  in  the  whole  of  scripture 
to  the  matter.  Acts  19:1-5.  If  we  are  to  abide  by  the 
guidelines  of  Deuteronomy  29:29  we  must  for- 
mulate our  doctrine  on  what  is  revealed  in  this 
passage  in  Acts. 

I  am  further  convinced,  and  this  by  way  of  revela- 
tion, that  for  us,  as  a  Fellowship,  to  dogmatically 
adhere  to  a  policy  that  promotes  dissension  is  to 
be  outside  the  revealed  will  of  God. 

"Now  I  beseech  you,  brethren,  by  the  nan\e  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  that  ye  all  speak  the  same  thing,  and  that  there 
be  no  divisions  among  you:  but  that  you  be  perfectly  Joined 
together  in  the  same  mind  and  in  the  same  Judgment." 
I  Corinthians  1:10 

1  believe  that  this  can  be  a  reality.  I  also  believe 
that  this  verse  stands  as  an  admonition  to  and 
instruction  for,  those  who  disagree  with  our 
existing  requirements  for  membership.  Much 
could  be  written  about  the  freedoms  that  we  have 
in  Christ,  the  great  tolerance  that  He  extends  to 
us  in  those  areas  that  require  "judgment".  Suffice 
it  to  say  that,  in  those  areas,  the  same  tolerance 
that  is  extended  to  believing  brothers  must  be  in 
turn,  practiced  by  them. 

My  recommendation(s)  can  be  summarized 
briefly  and  acted  on  simply  and  scripturally. 

Change  our  focus  .  .  .  Instead  of  looking  at  what 
"method"  was  used  to  baptize  a  candidate  for 
membership,  be  more  concerned  with  the  stand- 
ing of  the  individual  before  God.  Look  on  the  heart, 
not  the  baptismal  certificate.  I'm  not  suggesting 
that  we  throw  caution  to  the  wind  as  far  as  method 
is  concerned,  but  I  am  suggesting  that  we  accept 
all  forms  of  immersion  in  water,  everything  else 
considered.  If  the  decision  is  made  to  not  accept 
other  forms,  sprinkling  etc.,  at  least  we  Ccin  cite 
biblical  precedent  for  our  requirements  without 
requiring  unusual  or  individual  interpretation. 

A  major  problem,  if  not  the  major  problem  with 
this  whole  issue  stems  at  least  in  part  from  the 
fact,  that  when  we  refuse  membership  to  Christian 
brethren  based  on  what  cannot  be  supported 


plainly  and  clearly  in  scripture,  we  encroach  on 
the  very  freedoms  that  Christ  has  allowed.  I  don't 
blame  them  for  getting  angry.  I'm  sure  that  they 
feel  exactly  like  I  do  when  a  Charismatic  asks  me 
if  I've  been  baptized  in  the  Spirit.  Now  we  all  know 
what  they're  talking  about,  they're  asking  if  I 
speak  in  tongues.  But  what  they're  insinuating  is 
that  if  I  haven't  been,  (according  to  their  belief),  I 
lack  something  in  the  Lord.  Those  are  fighting 
words,  spoken  or  unspoken.  Yet,  we  do  basically 
the  same  thing  to  our  brothers.  This  is  why  I  say 
that  we  are  outside  the  revealed  will  of  God  when 
we  adhere  to  our  present  policy. 

Our  attitude  cannot  be  supported  scripturally. 
Our  insinuation  is  unscriptural,  and  the  fact  that 
we  insinuate  is  also  unscriptural. 

There  are  added  benefits  to  merely  changing  our 
focus. 

By  establishing  a  board,  or  using  one  already  in 
place,  to  examine  candidates  for  baptism,  we  can- 
not only  more  properly  address  the  condition  of 
the  heart,  but  we  can  also  do  it  locally,  thus 
maintaining  the  autonomy  of  the  local  church. 
Also,  by  creating  such  a  process,  we  can  evaluate 
the  degree  of  spiritual  maturity,  or  lack  of  it,  in  an 
individual,  and  better  disciple  that  one  to  a  con- 
tinued growth  in  Christ  and  possible  opportunities 
for  service. 

There  are  other  benefits  that  will  be  readily 
discernible  merely  by  changing  our  focus.  Con- 
cerning ourselves  with  that  with  which  the 
Apostle  Paul  was  concerned  will,  I'm  convinced, 
open  the  door  to  other  blessings. 

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BOARD  OF  EVANGELISM 


EVANGELISM 


There  are  two  aspects  of 
evangelism  which  I  have  been 
considering  lately.  The  first  is 
that  God  communicates  the  fact 
of  His  person  and  righteousness 
quite  independently  of  us.  For 
instance,  David  speaks  of  the 
heavens  proclaiming  God's  glory 
and  in  another  place  of  His 
righteousness  (Ps.  19:1-4;  Ps. 
50:6).  Paul  described  the  re- 
sponse that  this  creates  in  men 
and  women's  hearts  when  he 
preached  in  Athens.  He  spoke  of 
God  making  us  that  we  should 
seek  Him  and  in  turn  we  live  and 
move.  It  is  important  to  reflect  on 
what  this  means  in  our  under- 
standing of  evangelism.  It  means 
that  evangelism  depends  on  God 
rather  than  on  us.  God  is  the 
great  evangelist,  and  He  is  in  the 
situation  long  before  we  ever  ar- 
rive. He  is  there  communicating 
the  fact  of  His  creative  power, 
providential  care  and  the  conse- 
quent need  we  have  of  a  relation- 
ship with  Him.  He  does  this  to 
people  where  they  work,  at  their 
leisure  and  in  their  homes.  This 
means  that  the  work  is  His.  He 
can  make  sons  and  daughters 
from  the  very  stones.  Moreover, 
He  will  have  given  intimations  of 
His  person  and  His  providences 
to  many  of  the  people  to  whom 
we  speak  long  before  we  ever 
open  our  mouths.  God  is  active 
in  this  world  and  in  a  sovereign 
way  touches  the  lives  of  whom 
He  wills. 

The  second  aspect  I  have  been 
considering  is  that  God  willingly 


Evangelism 
depends  on  God 
rather  than  on 
us,  God  is  the 
great  evangelist, 
and  He  is  the 
situation  long 
before  we  ever 
arrive. 


shares  the  task  of  evangelization. 
There  are  lots  of  things  which 
God  does  which  he  never  shares 
with  men  and  women.  It  is  His 
glory  alone  to  sustain  all  things 
by  His  powerful  work.  It  is  His 
glory  alone  to  provide  the 
purification  of  our  sins.  However, 
the  task  of  evangelization  which 
is  so  central  to  His  purposes  for 
the  whole  of  humanity.  He  will- 
ingly and  carefully  shares  with 
His  sons  and  daughters.  He  does 
this  by  giving  them  spiritual  gifts 
which  enable  them  to  do  the 
work  of  an  evangelist.  He  does 
this  by  giving  them  the  Holy 
Spirit  who  enables  them  to  make 
the  good  confession.  He  does  this 
by  giving  them  His  own  words 
which,  if  they  abide  in  the  mind, 
make  His  people  powerful  in 
speech.  He  does  this  by  sharing 
His  own  infinite  love  which 
enables  His  children  to  persuade 


by  John  R.  Reid 


their  peers  to  be  reconciled  to 
God.  He  does  this  by  enabling 
His  people  to  reinforce  the 
preaching  of  the  gospel  by 
sacrificial  service.  Consequently, 
there  is  a  tension  in  our  thinking 
of  evangelization.  It  is  important 
to  keep  these  two  aspects  in 
balance.  Evangelization  is  God's 
work.  He  is  the  Evangelist.  He 
constantly  communicates 
Himself  to  men  and  women.  On 
the  other  hand,  God  has  en- 
trusted His  own  task  of 
evangelization  to  His  people.  He 
has  made  us  His  fellow  workers. 
He  has  not  chosen  the  ministry 
of  angels  to  be  the  messengers  of 
the  Gospel  but  His  own  children. 
There  is  tension  here.  God  com- 
municates Himself  without  our 
aid.  God  has  chosen  His  people 
to  be  the  instruments  of 
evangelization.  These  two  facts 
give  us  great  encouragement. 
When  we  speak  and  serve,  we 
know  that  God  has  been  active 
before  us.  When  we  speak  and 
serve,  we  know  that  God  is  enter- 
ing into  a  fresh  partnership  with 
us  to  make  known  how  deep  and 
long  and  high  and  deep  is  the 
love  of  Christ. 


The  Right  Reverend  John  R.  Reid 
is  Bishop  of  South  Sydney, 
Australia,  and  Vice-Chairnian  of 
LCWE.  This  article  is  reprinted  with 
permission  from  World  Evangeliza- 
tion September-October,  1988 
published  by  the  Lausanne  Com- 
mittee for  World  Evangelization. 


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A  WORD  ABOUT  THE  JACKSONS 

Ed  and  Polly  are  native  Ohioans.  being  raised  in 
Rittman.  Ohio.  Ed  was  an  Ohio  State  Trooper  when 
he  felt  the  need  to  rciise  his  family  in  a  church 
where  the  Word  was  taught.  They  joined  the  Troy. 
Ohio  Grace  Brethren  Church  in  1954. 

In  1962  Ed  was  promoted  and  sent  to  General 
Headquarters  Staff  in  Columbus.  Ohio.  The 
Jacksons  had  a  part  in  the  starting  of  the  Wor- 
thington  Grace  Brethren  Church.  In  1970.  during 
the  riots  on  campuses  around  the  nation,  the  Lord 
spoke  to  Ed  through  the  riots.  He  resigned  his  com- 
mission as  a  Lieutenant  and  became  the  Executive 
Director  of  the  newly  formed  Grace  Brethren  Men. 
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GRACE  BRETHREN  MEN 
INTERNATIONAL 

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incorporated  and  is  a  part 
of  the  Fellowship  of  Grace 
Brethren  Churches.  The 
t^  leadership  of  the  organiza- 
tion rests  upon  a  board  of 
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The  purpose  of  the 
organization  is  to  promote  men's  ministries  in  the 
local  church,  and  to  ser\'e  the  Fellowship  to  the 
glor\'  of  the  Lord.  Presently  there  are  three 
outreach  ministries  functioning.  The  one  is  G.B.B.. 
which  is  men  ministering  to  boys;  the  second  is 
Yokefellow,  (men  in  missions)  which  is  men  help- 
ing in  building  projects  primarily  on  mission 
fields.  The  third  is  the  Priscilla  and  Aquila  concept, 
which  is  the  recruitment  of  couples  to  assist  in 
church-planting  as  part  of  a  ministr\'  team. 


zation).  Ed  directed  this  organization  for  4  years, 
saw  the  Grace  Brethren  Boys  formed,  and  then  felt 
the  call  to  the  ministn,'  and  became  the  pastor  at 
Kenai.  Alaska  Grace  Brethren  Church. 

For  the  next  ten  years  Ed  and  Polly  pastored 
churches  in  Alaska.  Florida  and  Ohio,  and  were 
used  of  the  Lord  to  plant  6  new  churches.  Ed  then 
became  the  Home  Missions  director  for  church- 
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southern  regions  of  the  United  States.  Ed  and  Polly 
have  now  retired  from  Home  Missions  and  have 
returned  to  Columbus.  Ohio  to  again  lead  the  men 
as  their  Executive  Director.  An  office  is  maintained 
in  the  Worihington.  Ohio  GBC. 


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There  seems  to  be  a  cry  in  the 
land,  "whatever  happened  to 
good  old  fashioned  dedication  in 
the  church?"  We  all  seem  to  miss 
it  and  expect  it  in  even^'one  else, 
but  it  is  really  tough  to  find  some 
in  our  personal  lives.  In  the  early 
days  of  the  church  there  was  the 
"no  paid  ministry'"  for  preachers, 
we  then  changed  it  to  the 
"under-paid  ministry'"  and  that 
created  a  lot  of  problems,  too. 

There  were  so  many  needs  in 
the  church  that  we  started  to  add 
to  the  staff.  This  looked  like  the 
solution  to  our  problems:  Find  a 
qualified  person  and  add  them  to 
the  church  staff  to  cover  specific 
needs.  We  then  found  we  had  a 
lot  of  specialists  in  the  church. 
Someone  was  chosen  for  the 
senior  pastor  job.  he  needed  an 
associate,  then  we  had  to  have  a 
man  for  the  mature  folks  (the 
senior  citizens)  amd  the  young 
people  had  to  have  a  specialist. 
Someone  was  available  to  care 
for  each  and  even*'  need  we 
might  have. 

There  was  a  lot  to  be  said  for 
this  bold  new  plan  .  .  .  The  best 
part  was  we  had  trained  people 
doing  what  untrained  people 
(volunteers)  used  to  do.  But  with 
every  good  idea  there  are  a  few 
flaws.  Flaw  one  was  that  we 
accepted  the  new  staff  member 
as  a  trained  professional.  Now 
there  is  no  question  that  this 
takes  a  lot  of  money  to  pay  for 
these  new  professional  staff 
members.  The  budget  increased 
but  we  started  treating  the  new 
staff  as  professionals  and  judged 
them  on  the  basis  of  their 
performance.  If  they  did  not  per- 
form as  the  church  thought — out 
they  go.  just  like  anyone  else. 

But  flaw  two  in  the  plan  may 
be  even  more  serious — we  form- 
ed a  new  group  called  "Ministers 
of  Giving".  They  were  formerly 
called  the  laity  or  the  volunteers. 
They  found  they  could  be  used  of 
God  to  help  pay  the  bills.  They 
became  specialists  in  giving.  It 
did  not  take  too  long  for  the 
ministers  of  giving  to  figure  out 
if  they  performed  their  work  in 


giving,  it  would  free  them  up  for 
the  weekends  and  the  summers. 
They  used  to  do  cdl  of  the  work 
around  the  church  .  .  .  teaching, 
visiting,  caring  for  the  music  and 
building  maintenance,  but  now 
someone  was  doing  it  for  them. 

We  all  became  specialists  at 
our  tasks  and  the  church  lost  the 
most  precious  possession  and 
motivation  it  had — a  love  for  God 
that  moved  us  to  action  and 
dedication.  We  lost  our  calling 
and  found  ourselves  as  real 
professionals — similar  to  Doc- 
tors. Lawyers  and  the  respected 
people  of  the  community.  But  if 
you  are  a  professional,  it  seems 
that  people  judge  on  the  basis  of 
performance,  not  on  dedication. 

Now  we  see  the  ministry  as 
persons  who  are  professionals 
and  if  they  do  not  perform  as 
their  employers — the  people  in 
the  pew — e.xpect  them  to.  they 
are  invited  to  take  the  e.xit  gate  at 
the  ne.xt  annual  call.  There  is  a 
rapidly  increasing  cry  for  help 
from  the  ministers  that  they  just 
do  not  get  any  respect.  It  is 
obvious  that  they  are  getting  less 
respect. 

The  number  of  young  people 
headed  for  the  ministry'  is  drop- 
ping at  an  alarming  rate — this 
former  group  of  volunteers  took 
a  fresh  look  at  the  system.  Most 
seminaries  are  showing  dramatic 
drops  in  the  numbers  of  incom- 
ing ministerial  students.  At  some 
seminaries,  enrollment  is  50 
percent  off  and  their  ministerial 
candidates  are  down  about  75 
percent  over  the  past  ten  years. 
If  we  are  going  to  be  professionals 
and  can  ser\e  God  anywhere, 
why  not  choose  a  profession 
other  than  the  ministry-? 

We  have  lost  the  call  of  God 
and  this  is  the  call  that  keeps  a 
person  dedicated.  Ask  any 
minister  who  has  been  at  it  a 
long  time,  "why  do  you  keep 
going?"  The  answer  will  be  "God 
called  me  to  preach.  I  cannot  do 
otherwise".  A  large  group  starts 
on  the  pathway  to  the  ministry', 
few  there  be  who  finish  it. 

Now  before  you  pick  up  your 


Endangered 

Species— 

"Volunteers" 

Whatever  Happened 
Jb  Dedication? 

by  Charles  W.  Turner 


phone  and  call  my  toll-free 
number  at  the  Herald,  let  me  say 
that  I  am  not  against  the  use  of 
multiple  staff  in  a  church.  Many 
could  not  survive  without  it  as  a 
basis  of  operation.  Others  like  to 
staff  because  the  "big  boys"  do  it. 
A  lot  of  lay  persons  like  it 
because  they  can  pay  the  bills 
and  do  what  they  want  to  do.  But 
there  is  not  a  lot  of  dedication 
showing  up  to  get  the  job  done. 
We  have  accepted  the  plan  of 
"pay  for  performance"  in  the 
church  and  it  is  costing  us  a  lot 
in  dedication  and  acceptance 
from  God. 

Lets  keep  volunteers  and 
dedication  alive  in  the  church  or 
the  downward  trend  will 
continue. 


HERALD/  October  15.  1990 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 


Brethren  Missionary 


IIERAID 

/olume  52      No.  10  ^^"^       October  15.  199( 


October  15,  1990 


3  Editorial 

Endangered 

Species— 

"Volunteers" 

Charles  W.  Turner 
5  CE  National 

Tbp  25 
Praise  Notes 


6  A  Church- 
Sponsored  Basket- 
ball Camp — Crazy 
Idea? 

Chip  Heim 

8  BEM 

Is  Jesus  Again 
Healing  Bhnd 
Jewish  Eyes? 

Mike  Wing^field 

9  FGBC 

Statistical  Report 

Highlights 

Reported 

at  National 

Conference 


10  Foreign  Missions 
Grace  Brethren 
Foreign  Missions 
Observes 
Ninetieth 
Anniversary 

Larry  Hubant 

1 1  Foreign  Missions 

Our  Ties  in 
Middle  East 

Lynn  Mackaben  Brown 


It  Was  the 
First  Time  They 
Had  Ever  Heard 
the  Gospel 

John  Viers 

12  Fellowship  News 


16 

14  WMC 

1990-1991 

WMC  Yearly  Goals 

16  Home  Missions 

A  Letter  to  Mother 

David  Kowalke 

17  Home  Missions 

Eid,  My  Comrade 
and  Friend  .  .  . 

Larry  Chamberlain 

18  Fellowship  Happenings 

Personal 
Reflections: 
The  Baptism/ 
Membership 
Debate 

Dean  Risser 


Publisher    Charles  W  Turner 
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Department  Editors: 
Christian  Education 

Ed  Lewis 
Foreign  Missions 
Tom  Julien 
StephEiny  Craig 
Grace  Schools 

John  Davis 
Joel  Curr>' 
Home  Missions 

Larr\-  N.  Chamberlain 
Jesse  Deloe 
^fomen's  Missionary  Council 
Linda  Unruh 
Cover  Photos: 

Top:  The  1990  East  Side  Basket- 
ball Camp.  Left:  Lee  Car>-er.  a 
church  elder  and  member  of  the 
camp  steering  committee,  meets 
with  players  before  team  com- 
petition. Right:  K\Ta  Robinson,  a 
former  college  basketball  player 
and  cjimp  counselor,  prepares  to 
lead  a  rebounding  drill.  (Photos 
by  Jay  Firebaugh.) 


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GBC  CHRISTIAN  EDUCATION 


Praise  Notes 


I^ATlONAL 


CE  National  praises  God  for  many,  many  answers  to  prayer. 


1.  for  Grace  College's  greatly  increased  scholarships 
to  Grace  Brethren  youth. 

2.  for  the  1750  people  who  attended  Brethren 
National  Youth  Conference  and  the  1100  who 
participated  in  the  BLITZ! 

3.  for  the  964  new  believers  who  accepted  Christ  as 
a  result  of  the  Year  of  Youth  Outreach! 

4.  for  successful  completion  of  teaching  seminars  at 
CE  Day:  at  National  Conference  with  Rev.  Rod  Toews 
and  at  the  North  East  Ohio's  seminar  on  "Teaching 
in  the  Local  Church"  concentrating  on  Sunday 
Schools. 

5.  for  safety  for  the  100  persons  who  traveled  on 
summer  ministr\'  teams. 

6.  for  growing  churches  such  as  the  East  Side  Grace 
Brethren  Church.  1990  Church  of  the  Year,  and  for 
the  Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Delaware.  Ohio.  1990 
Sunday  School  of  the  Year,  and  for  the  exciting 
"people  involvement"  in  churches. 

7.  for  the  changed  lives  on  Operation  Barnabas 
teams,  hearing  such  comments  as  "It  was  awesome, 
powerful.  I'm  closer  to  God  than  ever  before.  I  learned 
that  God  is  in  control  of  evers-thing  and  can  use  me 
to  encourage  other.  This  summer  has  changed  mv 
life.- 

8.  for  the  ministry-  in  Brazil,  stimulated  by  the  Brazil 
'90  TIME  team  and  for  the  effective  ministries  of  the 
present  TIME  workers:  Tina  Walker.  CAR:  Sterling 
Snyder.  France:  Helen  Garrett  and  Jennifer 
Ritchey.  NaN'ajo  Mission. 

9.  for  the  numerous  new  locations  for  TIME  in  1991 
including  Japan.  Romania.  Argentina. 
Czechoslo\-akia  and  more. 

10.  for  the  excellent  location  of  the  1991  Brethren 
National  Youth  Conference  scheduled  for  Flagstaff 
AZ  from  August  3-9.  1991. 

11.  for  a  new  1990  Brethren  National  Youth  Con- 
ference video  done  as  a  surprise  gift  to  CE  National 
by  Gary  Henley  from  Worthington.  Ohio. 

12.  for  the  exciting  SMM  reports — new  groups 
starting,  changed  lives,  and  enthusiasm. 

13.  for  the  teamwork  with  Grace  Brethren  Home  Mis- 
sions in  relation  to  preliminaPk-  church-planting  work 
in  Canada  by  two  Operation  Barnabas  teams  next 
summer. 

14.  for  the  great  CE  Celebration  in  Lancaster.  PA  area 
where  over  200  friends  joined  together  at  the  Good- 


n-Plenty  restaurant  for  a  complimentan.'  meal 
donated  by  Chris  and  Dolly  Lapp. 

15.  for  the  "pro-active"  board  members  who  are 
assisting  in  ministries  such  as  CE  banquets,  home 
meetings,  and  scheduling  "Spotlight  on  CE  National" 
in  churches. 

16.  for  the  good  response  to  the  meeting  that  was  led 
by  CE  National  board  member.  Steve  Peters,  to  pro- 
mote an  evangelism /discipleship  emphasis  within 
the  Fellowship. 

17.  for  the  new  class  at  Grace  Seminary-  for  Master 
of  Divinity  seniors  entitled.  "Christian  Education 
Philosophy  and  Methods." 

18.  for  the  "College  Care  Program"  to  encourage 
Grace  Brethren  students  who  are  attending  state 
schools  or  non-Brethren  Christian  schools. 

19.  for  the  National  Youth  Cabinet's  plans  (meeting 
from  November  29  -  December  2)  to  discuss  the  youth 
ministries  in  local  churches,  districts.  Grace  Schools 
and  various  national  emphases. 

20.  for  the  National  Children's  Cabinet  meeting  in 
Chicago  to  discuss  a  strategy  to  enhance  children's 
ministries  in  the  FGBC. 

21.  for  the  newly  established  CE  Resource  Network 
that  categorizes  church  resources  combining  written 
materials,  books,  ideas,  with  the  25  resource  network 
consultants. 

22.  for  the  gift  of  over  S12.400  from  the  National 
WMC  to  help  the  SMM  program  this  past  year  and 
for  other  gifts  received  from  Grace  Brethren  Invest- 
ment Foundation,  the  youth  at  BNYC.  individual 
SMM  groups,  and  districts. 

23.  for  the  CE  emphasis  that  will  be  in  Grace 
College/Seminar>-  chapels.  November  13-15.  when 
Dr.  Dann  Spader  challenges  students  with  the  needs 
in  youth  ministries. 

24.  for  the  many  en- 
couraging notes  and  let- 
ters from  people  like  you 
who  are  prayer  partners 
with  CE  National  as  we 
seek  to  assist  and  en- 
courage our  churches  in 
leadership  development. 

25.  for  a  wonderful  God 
who  makes  all  these 
ministries  possible! 


2 


HERALD/  October  15,  1990 


BRETHREN  CHURCHES  IN  ACTION 


A  Church-Sponsored 
Basketball  Camp  .  .  .  Crazy  Idea? 


It  was  only  an  idea  in  February".  A  crazy  idea, 
maybe,  but  an  idea  all-the-same:  a  church- 
sponsored  basketball  campi  WTioever  heard  of 
such  a  thing? 

Tim  Osbom  conceived  the  idea  after  reading  an 
article  about  a  basketball  camp  sponsored  by 
Focus  on  the  Family.  "Why  couldn't  \re  do 
something  like  that  in  our  area?"  he  asked  me.  1 
jumped  at  the  idea.  The  "vre"  was  East  Side  Grace 
Brethren  Church.  Blacklick.  Ohia  In  July  we  saw 
the  crazA"  February"  idea  come  true.  We  sponsored 
a  week  long  basketball  day  camp  (8:00  a.m.  -  5KX) 
pLm.)  for  junior  high  school  bo\-s  finom  srngje-farent 
homes. 

Tim  share  z  h:?  idea  with  two  other  men  in  our 
church  -  Cru  :k  Tole  and  Lee  Car\-er.  The^"  jumped 
at  the  idea  to-c  7h^  four  of  us  -  Tim.  Chuck.  Lee 
and  1  -  formed  :r.r  ;  amp  steering  committee.  Our 
first  formal  decision  about  the  camp  concerned 
goals.  WTiat  could  a  church-sponsored  basketball 
camp  accomplish?  We  agreed  on  four  goals:  see  50 
boA's  anend  the  camp:  put  the  bo\-s  in  contact  with 
male  role  models:  make  it  possible  for  each  boy  to 
know  what  it  means  to  be  a  Christian:  and  secure 
key  people  to  speak  on  drugs^cohol  and 
education. 

Early  in  March  we  made  what  was  to  be  our 
most  critical  decision.  It  was  a  decision  that 
affected  virtually  e\'ery  aspect  of  the  campi  And  it 
was  a  decision  that  e\-entually  made  the  camp 
unique.  We  decided  the  camp  would  be  free.  Since 
our  target  group  was  bo>3  from  sin^e-parent 
homes  we  belie\-ed  no  boy  should  be  excluded  for 
financial  reasons.  We  were  confident  this  decision 
was  from  the  Lord. 

The  decision  to  make  the  camp  fiiee  produced 
a  charitable  response  fiiom  many  we  approached 
about  the  campi  Our  local  junior  high  school  prin- 
cipal enthusiastically  offered  the  school  gym- 
nasium for  the  campi  "Til  help  you  in  any  w»- 1 
can."'  he  said. 

We  approached  senior  adults  in  our  church  who 
form  a  group  called  LAF  (Life  After  Fifty)-  Would 
the>-  help  us  I  wondered?  Of  course  they  would. 
The  LAFers  oflFered  to  purchase  camp  shirts  and 
basketballs,  develop  the  camp  pictures,  and  pro- 
vide lunch  on  two  erf"  the  days.  Another  person  ga\Te 
the  camp  extra  basketballs  and  shirts  for  awards. 
Three  local  restaurants-  Donato"s  Pizza.  Snapp's 
Hamburgers,  and  Subway  -  provided  limch  on  the 
three  remaining  da\"s.  Our  fi"ee  camn  now  had  a 


by  Chip  Heim 

gymnasium.  fi\e  lunches,  shirts,  balls,  pictures, 
awards,  and  volunteers  from  within  and  without 
our  church  (49  \T>lunteers  in  all).  But  there  was  one 
Thing  missing. 

Bo\-s.  >ATiat  if  we  gave  a  basketball  camp  and 
nobody  came?  How  Avould  we  attract  our  target 
group  of  bo\-s?  How  could  we  promote  the  camp 
to  bo\"s  from  single-parent  homes? 

One  of  our  steering  committee  members.  Chuck 
Cole,  submitted  articles  about  the  camp  to  local 
suburban  newspapers.  His  articles  described  in 
detail  the  nature  of  the  campi.  These  articles  pro- 
vided exposure  to  the  east  side  of  the  Columbus 
metro  area.  The  articles  effectively  advertised  the 
camp  but  they  did  not  cost  us  an\T±iing.  Ironical- 
ly. Chuck  was  paid  for  each  article  he  submlned. 

B>"  early  June  only  ten  bo>"s  had  registered  for 
the  campi  I  suggested  to  Chuck.  Lee,  and  Tim  that 
we  open  the  camp  to  all  junior  high  age  boys.  Not 
exacdy  a  suggestion  of  great  faith.  But  all  three 
men.  nervous  like  me  about  the  ""success"  of  our 
camp,  reiterated  our  initial  dream  we  believed 
came  &om  the  Lord.  Regardless  of  how  many  bo\"5 
registered,  the  camp  would  remain  for  boys  from 
single-parent  homes. 

Lee,  who  also  serves  as  a  church  elder,  once 
published  a  basketball  magazine.  This  experience 
gave  him  main-  connections  within  college  basket- 
ball. As  a  result  three  former  college  basketball 
team  captains,  two  current  college  coaches,  a 
former  XBA  player,  and  two  Columbus  TV  sports 
anchors  spoke  at  the  camp  and  also  the  director 
of  the  Ohio  High  School  Athletic  Association.  And. 
th^-  spoke  for  free!  They  wanted  to  help,  toa 

But  what  w^re  the  results?  Fifty-three  bo\-5  at- 
tended the  East  Side  Basketball  Camp  and  none 
of  them  were  pre%-iously  from  our  church.  One  boy 
came  from  a  family  of  five  children.  His  mother  is 
a  widow.  Two  other  bo%-5  were  remo%-ed  firjin  their 
home  due  to  severe  fanuly  problems.  They  are 
being  raised  b\-  their  grandmother,  .\nother  bo^- 
Uves  only  a  few  blocks  ftom  downtown  Columbus. 
But  during  the  camp  the\-  heard  Brad  HoSman. 
former  captain  at  the  University-  of  North  Carolina, 
speak  about  his  relationship  with  Jesus  Christ  and 
his  shooting  touch.  They  heard  Lany-  Hunter,  head 
coach  at  Ohio  University-,  speak  about  Christ  as 
well  as  demonstrate  inside  play.  Local  T\"  sports 
anchor  Jimmy  Crum  pressed  the  boys  about  the 
importance  of  a  good  education. 

There  Is  no  question  we  affected  the  lives  of  53 


HERALD/  October  15,  1990 


BRETHREN  CHURCHES  IN  ACTION 


boys.  A  few  made  commitineiits  to  Christ.  Several 
mentioned  that  it  was  the  best  basketball  camp 
they  had  attended.  One  mother  told  me  that  the 
camp  w^  exactly  what  her  son  needed.  "He's 
reaDy  having  a  difficult  time  ri^t  now  &mlly- 
wise."  she  added.  Another  mother  said  a  church 
that  would  sponsor  a  &ee  basketball  camp  for  her 
son  was  a  church  she  wxiuld  Uke  to  visit.  A  father 
wrote  a  note  saying.  "My  son  enjo5i"ed  all  the 
fellowship  and  the  basketball  experience.  Your 
ministry  is  a  great  way  to  reach  out  to  kids." 
I    Teamed    meiny    things    from    th< 


experience.  "Rmo  thou^  were  significant.  I  learned 
that  Ood  ^ves  us  dreams  and  ideas  and  we  must 
take  the  risks  to  achieve  them.  Second.  1  learned 
that  m>-  faith  or  lack  thereof  does  not  limit  God. 
Our  camp  was  a  success  not  because  of  our  ^th, 
hard  woi^  luck,  great  speakers  or  &ee  lunches.  It 
was  a  success  because  our  God  was  at  wtxk  behind 
the  scenes  to  reach  boys  that  he  loves.  Our  camp 
was  simply  a  vehicle  for  him  to  reach  them. 


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BRETHREN  EVANGELISTIC  MINISTRIES 


Is  Jesus  Again  Healing 
Blind  Jewish  Eyes? 

by  Mike  Wingfield 


In  John  9  Jesus  heeded  a  Jewish  man  from  his 
physical  and  spiritual  blindness  (read  John  9:1-41). 
After  the  physical  miracle,  this  man  openly 
accepted  Jesus  as  his  Messiah  (verse  38).  Perhaps 
most  people  reading  this  passage  today  would  con- 
clude that  the  greatest  miracle  recorded  here  is  the 
physical  healing  of  this  man's  blind  eyes.  Howev^er. 
those  who  have  been  involved  with  Jewish 
evangelism  would  agree  that  the  greatest  miracle 
here  is  the  healing  of  this  man's  spiritual 
blindness. 

Later,  speaking  to  a  Jewish  audience.  Jesus  said: 
For  judgment  1  came  into  this  world,  that  those 
who  do  not  see  may  see:  and  that  those  who  see 
may  become  blind"  (verse  39).  The  Pharisees  in 
His  audience  clearly  understood  the  application  of 
His  statement  to  refer  to  them  and  therefore 
responded:  'We  are  not  blind  too.  are  we?  "  In  reply 
to  their  question  Jesus  gave  them  the  parable  of 
the  Good  Shepherd  (John  10:1-18).  In  this  parable 
He  couched  the  prophetic  truth  that  only  a  few 
believing  Jews  would  grasp  in  the  future:  "And  1 
have  other  sheep,  which  are  not  of  this  fold:  1  must 
bring  them  also,  and  they  shall  hear  my  voice:  and 
they  shall  become  one  flock  with  one  shepherd" 
(verse  16).  The  context  and  a  study  of  the  book  of 
Acts  demonstrates  that  Jesus  was  telling  them 
that  the  futiire  church  would  be  mostly  made  up 
of  Gentiles,  and  that  Jewish  believers  would 
proportionately  be  in  the  minority.  Jewish 
evangehsm  down  through  the  centuries  has  been 
a  testimony  to  our  Lord's  statement. 

How'e\'er.  in  light  of  all  of  this  we  must  remember 
that  our  Lord  has  made  it  very  plain  in  His  Word 
that  Jewish  evangelism  is  to  be  a  priority  in  the 
ministn,-  of  His  body,  the  Church.  In  Acts  1:8  He 
made  it  clear  that  Jerusalem  and  Israel  were  to  be 
the  center  of  their  e\'cmgelistic  efforts.  You  might 
be  thinking:  "But  that  is  where  the  apostles  lived 
and  it  is  only  logical  that  He  would  tell  them  to 
make  this  their  priority.  But.  that  does  not  indicate 
that  it  is  to  be  a  priority  for  the  church  living  in 
America  today,  is  it?"  The  answer  is  found  in 
Romans  1:16.  where  Paul  writes  to  the  beUevers 
in  the  capital  city  of  the  Roman  Empire  and  tells 
them  (about  27  years  after  Acts  1:8)  that 
evangehsm  is  still  "to  the  Jew  first." 

Why  is  this  to  be  the  God  ordained  priority  of 
evangehsm?  Scripture  teUs  us  that  we  as  beUevers 
owe  a  great  debt  to  the  Jews  because  everything 
precious  to  us  (Old  Testament.  New  Testament  our 


Savior,  our  Scdv'ation.  etc.)  has  come  through  them. 
Also,  the  Scriptures  teach  us  that  Israel  is  the 
"apple  of  His  eye"  (Deuteronomy  32:10  & 
Zecharicih  2:8).  Therefore,  what  is  precious  to  our 
God  ought  to  be  precious  to  us  as  well! 

The  Church  today  needs  to  au-aken  to  the  priori- 
ty of  Jewish  evangelism!  Wh\-?  First,  we  must 
accept  the  priority  given  to  it  in  Scripture.  Second, 
we  must  bring  into  focus  the  hour  in  which  we  live. 
A  detailed  study  of  Romans  9-11  reveals  that  God 
is  not  through  with  Israel.  Her  spiritual  blindness 
(resistance  to  the  gospel)  uill  dissipate  as  we 
approach  the  End  Times  and  "the  fullness  of  the 


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Jewish  blindness  is  most  evident  at  the  Wailing  Wall  (or  Western 
Wall)  in  Israel  today.  Here  hundreds,  and  sometimes  thousands, 
of  Jews  come  from  all  over  the  world  to  pray  for  the  coming 

of  the  Messiah. 


Sheep  are  seen  grazing  here  in  Israel  on  the  Golan  Heights,  only 
a  few  miles  from  the  Syrian  border. 


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HERALD/  October  15,  1990 


BRETHREN  EVANGELISTIC  MINISTRIES 


Gentiles  be  come  in"  (Romans  11:25). 

As  a  matter  of  fact,  it  is  possible  that  we  are  NOW 
witnessing  the  beginning  steps  of  a  new  spiritual 
openness  within  Jewish  circles.  Perhaps  the  blind- 
ness of  God's  special  chosen  people  is  gradually 
being  healed.  Jews  are  fleeing  by  the  thousands 
from  Russia.  Eastern  Europe,  and  other  countries 
to  Israel  because  of  anti-Semitic  threats.  Many 
Jewish  evangelism  agencies  are  reporting  an 
amazing,  sudden  openness  to  the  gospel  by  the 
Jews  as  they  wait  in  Rome  and  other  places  for  exit 
visas  and  transportation  to  Israel.  These  agencies 
are  crying  out  for  more  manpower,  money,  and 
materials  to  meet  the  demand  for  the  Jewish 
hunger  for  the  gospel.  Even  in  Israel  reports  are 
pouring  in  that  many  Jewish  eyes  are  opening  to 
the  gospel  as  never  before.  Praise  the  Lord! 

As  Jewish  hearts  and  eyes  are  opening  to  the 
gospel  where  are  we  in  the  Grace  Brethren 
Fellowship?  What  can  we  do?  Statistics  indicate 
that  there  are  appro.ximately  15  million  Jews 
living  today.  Of  this  number.  6.6  million  live  in 
countries  where  English  is  the  first  language  of  the 
Jewish  population.  The  majority  of  these  English 
speaking  Jews,  5.7  million,  live  in  the  U.S. 
(2.094.600  in  the  New  York  Citv  metro  area: 
501.000  in  the  L.A.  metro  area:  250.000  in 
Philadelphia:  248.000  in  Chicago:  238.000  in 
Dade  County.  Florida:  228.000  in  Boston:  196.000 
the    San    Francisco    Bav    area:     165.000 


Washington  D.C.  area:  93.000  in  Baltimore:  and 
70.000  in  Detroit).  Surely  we  can  do  something! 

If  we  really  love  our  Lxjrd.  we  will  be  concerned 
about  "the  apple  of  His  eye'— the  Jewish  people. 
We  will  be  in  tune  to  these  End  Times  as  the  Holy 
Spirit  is  restoring  Israel  physically  (500.000  Soviet 
Jews  alone  are  expected  to  immigrate  to  Israel  in 
1990  and  1991)  and  spiritually  (see  Ezekiel  37). 
The  Holy  Spirit  holds  the  key  to  spiritual  blindness 
and  vision  and  He  will  make  us  sensitive  to  the 
plan  of  God  and  the  needs  of  men. 

The  same  Scriptures  that  testify  that  the  End 
Times  will  bring  an  "apostasy"  in  the  church  (2nd 
Thessalonians  2:3)  tell  us  that  God  will  restore  His 
program  with  Israel,  which  includes  the  gradual 
healing  of  their  spiritual  blindness.  Therefore,  it 
is  time  to  open  our  eyes  to  the  Jewish  fields  that 
are  "white  already  to  han-est"  (John  4:35). 


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Pastor  Mike  Winqfield  is  the  senior  pastor  of  the 
GBC  in  Telford.  Tennessee.  He  is  also  the  Founder 
and  President  of  Prophecy  Today  Ministries  IP.O. 
Box  97.  Limestone.  Tennessee  376811.  publishing 
an  8-page  monthly  newsletter  that  relates  current 
events  to  Biblical  Prophecy.  In  these  ministries,  he 
is  u-orking  with  8  different  Jewish  missions' 
agencies  in  his  attempt  to  keep  current  with 
developments  in  the  area  of  world-wide  Jewish 
evangelism.  If  you  are  interested  In  obtaining  a 
complimentary  issue  of  his  newsletter,  please 
write  to  him 


STATISTICAL  REPORT  HIGHLIGHTS 
REPORTED  AT  NATIONAL  CONFERENCE 


Professions  of  Faith 

Total  Baptisms 

MEETING  ATTENDANCES 

Sunday  Morning 

Sunday  School 

Sunday  Evening 

MEMBERSHIP 

Tbtal  Membership    

THne-Immersed  Membership 

All  Expenditures $39. 

U.S.  CHURCHES 

Total  Number  of  Churches 

CHRISTIAN  SCHOOLS 

Number  of  churches  operating  schools 

Total  Enrollment   

FOREIGN  FIELD  STATISTICS 

Number  of  churches 

Foreign  field  average  attendance  


1988 

1989 

cheinge 

4.061 

4.040 

-21 

2.427 

2.511 

-(-84 

41.973 

42.068 

-1-  95 

30.151 

29.513 

-638 

16.610 

16.445 

-  165 

39.856 

39.481 

-  375 

35.806 

35.437 

-  369 

400.824 

S40.604.479 

-1-  SI. 203. 665 

318 


319 


+  1 


41 

43 

+  2 

10.573 

8.823 

-  1.750 

721 

733 

-1-  12 

94.534 

193.075 

-  1.459 

HERALD/  October  15.  1990 


9 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


Under  the  oak  trees  near 
Rodeheaver  Auditorium,  43 
held  hands  to  pray  at  the  close 
of  a  service  commemorating  the 
founding  ofGBFM  90  years  ago. 


GBFM  Observes  Ninetieth  Anniversary 

by  Larry  Hubartt 


Forty-three  missionaries,  home  office  staff 
members,  and  friends  ofGBFM  met  September  4, 
to  observe  the  ninetieth  anniversary  of  the  mis- 
sion. Since  its  birth,  440  foreign  missionaries  have 
been  sent  into  17  countries.  But  there  was  less 
than  complete  agreement  on  the  historic  occasion. 

At  the  10th  General  Conference  in  1900.  Jacob 
C.  Cassel,  an  influential  elder  from  Philadelphia, 
presented  a  paper:  Are  We  Ready  to  Enter  the 
Foreign  Missionary  Field?  There  were  a  variety  of 
responses.  Some  heartily  approved.  Others  were 
hesitant,  not  sure  that  the  time  was  right  for  such 
a  venture.  Others  opposed. 

The  conference  moderator  sympathized  with 
Cassel  and  gave  him  the  opportunity  to  present  the 
idea  to  the  delegates.  But  there  was  little 
enthusiasm  for  the  proposal.  The  moderator  then 
encouraged  Cassel  and  his  group  to  discuss  the 
formation  of  a  missionary  organization  outside 


under  the  trees. 

"The  group  betook  themselves  to  a  little  knoll 
to  the  north  of  the  building  where  the  conference 
was  being  held  .  .  .  On  this  spot  these  missionary 
enthusiasts  who  refused  to  have  their  ardor  cooled, 
conceived  and  brought  to  birth  The  Foreign 
Missionary  Society  of  the  Brethren  Church,"  wrote 
Louis  S.  Bauman,  one  of  the  participants. 

Last  month's  celebration  was  held  under  the 
trees  near  Rodeheaver  Auditorium  in  Winona  Lake 
(IN),  the  site  of  the  original  meeting.  Wendell  Kent, 
Director  of  Information  Services,  read  the  minutes 
from  the  historic  meeting  and  names  of  the  53 
charter  members. 

Tom  Julien,  GBFM  Executive  Director, 
emphasized  the  challenge  of  the  nineties.  He 
repeated  Cassel's  question,  "Are  we  ready  to  enter 
the  foreign  missionary  field?"  Are  we  ready? 


In  commemoration  of  our  90th  anniversary,  Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Missions 
has  published  an  attractive  and  inspiring  55-page  picture  book.  If  you  enjoyed 
reading  about  the  formation  of  the  mission,  you  may  want  to  read  more  about 
little-known  ventures  into  Persia  and  China,  tent  meetings  in  Argentina  where 
stones  were  hurled  by  angry  nationals,  and  Allen  Bennett's  touching  last  words 
as  he  "went  from  a  little  mud  hut  at  Gazel  into  the  presence  of  the  One  most 
dear  to  him."  Send  $5.00  for  your  copy  of  Remember  the  Commitment:  A 
Story  of  Vision  to  GBFM,  P.O.  Box  588,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590. 


10 


HERALD/  October  15.  1990 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


Missionaries 
must  contin- 
ually concern 
themselves 
with  raising 
their  support, 
but  you*d  be 
surprised  at 
which  mis- 
sionary has 
the  greatest 
support  need! 
Ws  the  home 
office  funded 
by  Operation 
Lifeline.  The 
France  team 
is  at  a  98 
percent  level; 
the  Brazil 
team  is  lOO 
percent  sup- 
ported. But 
Operation 
Lifeline  giv- 
ing is  only  at 
56  percent. 


Our  ties  in  Middle  East 

by  Lynn  Maclcaben  Brown 


Although  GBFM  does  not 
presently  have  missionaries 
assigned  to  the  Middle  East,  the 
mission  has  a  special  historical 
interest  in  the  area  of  conflict. 

The  first  missionary  supported 
by  the  Foreign  Mission  Society  of 
the  Brethren  Church,  now  Grace 
Brethren  Foreign  Missions,  was 
Yonan  Y.  Auraham,  an  Iranian.  In 
1903  the  Foreign  Missionary 
Society  sent  Yonan  and  his 
family  to  their  native  city,  the 
area     around      Lake      Urmia 


(modern  day  Reza'iyeh). 

His  salary  was  $400  a 
year — half  for  personal  expenses 
and  half  to  support  the  ministry. 
The  field  was  closed  in  1906  at 
the  recommendation  of  Charles 
F  Yoder  whose  travels  in  the  area 
confirmed  wholesale  slaughter 
in  the  vicious  war  between  the 
TUrks  and  the  Armenians. 

Yonan  stayed  in  his  home 
country  on  a  self-supporting 
basis  and  remained  a  missionary 
until  his  death  in  1915. 


It  Was  the  First  Time 
They  Had  Ever  Heard 
the  Gospel 

by  John  Viers 

Following  are  highlights  from  the  Romanian  trip  made  early 
this  summer.  Five  from  Lyon.  France,  reported  to  the  church  on 
the  Sunday  of  their  return. 

There  were  several  occasions  to  preach  the  gospel.  Both  Daniel 
Dutruc  and  Florent  Varak  preached,  and  the  other  members  of 
the  team  shared  their  testimonies.  One  of  the  most  surprising 
events  of  the  trip  was  totally  unplanned. 

The  team  was  visiting  a  museum  when  Florent  snapped  a  pic- 
ture of  a  child  playing  nearby.  Moments  later  the  teacher  asked 
that  he  take  a  picture  of  the  whole  class  and  send  it  to  them.  When 
it  was  learned  that  the  team  was  French,  a  meeting  was  organ- 
ized in  the  school  for  all  who  wanted  to  attend. 

They  wanted  to  hear  all  about  France,  so  Daniel  spoke  of  his 
country.  Then  Florent  gave  a  message  on  John  3:16.  By  then  the 
room  was  packed  with  both  students  and  adults.  Some  were 
weeping,  saying  that  it  was  the  first  time  they  had  ever  heard  the 
gospel.  On  another  occasion  more  than  1000  people  gathered  for 
a  worship  service. 

The  team  distributed  1500  Bibles  and  New  Testaments  in 
addition  to  1000  gospels  of  John.  They  also  took  specific  types 
of  medication,  food  items,  and  clothing  requested  by  a  contact  in 
Romania.  The  Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Lyon,  France,  donated 
an  electronic  typewriter,  printing  supplies,  and  a  public  address 
system.  Two  printing  presses  will  also  be  shipped. 


HERALD/  October  15,  1990 


11 


FELLOWSHIP  NEWS 


NEWS  UPDATE 


Change  \bur  Annual 

Belton,  James.  Am  Herren- 
garten  12,  7712 
Blumberg,  West 
Germany. 

Card,  Charles.  HHC  1-805 
PIR.  82nd  Airborne  Div. 
SSN:  576-60-9569.  APO. 
NY  09656.  (Tel. 
919/864-5735). 

Craigen,  Trevor  Hauprtstr. 

55,  7842  Kandern  1, 

Germany. 
Durkee,  Shenwood.  R.2, 

Box  225,  Butler  TN 

37640. 
Eady,  Kevin.  222  Gill  Ave., 

Galion,  OH  4483a  (Tel. 

419/468-1708). 
Edmonds,  Steve.  745 

McArthur  Dr., 

Greensburg,  PA  15601. 
Edwards,  Larry.  241  First 

Ave.  (Mailing  address: 

RO.  Box  1026),  Lemont, 

PA  16851,  (Tel- 

814/234-8631). 
Fajrman,  Rick.  163  E. 

DelMew  Dr.,  Warsaw,  IN 

46580. 
Gentzel,  Robert.  30603 

188th  Ave.,  SE,  Kent, 

WA  98042,  (Tel. 

206/631-7777.) 
Gkjiles,  Ron.  895  S. 

Wymore  Rd.,  Apt.  907A, 

Altamonte  Springs,  FL 

32714,  (Tel. 

407/8694831). 
Jackson,  Ed.  3612  E. 

Dublin-Granville  Rd., 

Wtesterville,  OH  43081, 

(Tel.  614/523-3388). 
Miller,  W.  Carl.  1735 

Oatfleld  Ln.,  Goshen,  IN 

4652a 
Poyner,  Randy.  460  Cham- 
pagne Circle,  Port 

Orange,  FL  32127 
Smith,  Eric.  This  name 

should  be  removed  from 

the  mailing  lists. 
Smith,  Mikal.  28955 

Camino  Alcala,  Menifee 

\^ley,  CA  92355. 


Sellers,  Richard.  14281 
76th,  Clarksville,  Ml 
48815. 

Snell,  William.  1210  W.  100 
South.  Warsaw,  IN 
46580. 

Stallter,  Tom.  2809  S.E. 
Clinton,  Portland,  OR 
97202. 

FL,  Maitland.  The  address 
of  the  Grace  Brethren 
Church  is:  1185  N. 
Wymore  Rd.,  32751. 

IN,  Fort  Wayne.  The  ad- 
dress of  the  First  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of  Fort 
Wayne  is  8631  U.S. 
Hwy.  27  S.  (Mailing  ad- 
dress: P.O.  Box  12718), 
Fort  Wayne,  IN  46816 
(Tel.  219/447-6369). 

PA,  Greencastle.  The  ad- 
dress of  the  Con- 
ococheague  Grace 
Brethren  Church  is:  Box 
604.  17225. 

fVk,  State  College.  The  ad- 
dess  of  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  is  P.O. 
Box  498,  16801  (Tel. 
814/234-8631. 

SC,  Aiken.  The  correct  ad- 
dress for  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  is:  142 
Talatha  Church  Rd., 
Aiken,  SC  29803. 

Correction: 

Haag,  Walter  The  address 
is  correct  as  listed  in 
the  present  Annual. 

Weddings 

Drudge:  Heidi  MacGregor 
and  Darrin  Drudge  were 
married  on  June  1, 
1990,  at  the  Winona 
Lake  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  Winona  Lake, 
IN.  John  Teevan,  pastor. 

Oeize:  Linda  Horton  and 
John  OeIze  were  united 
in  marriage  on  August 
11,  1990,  by  Dale  Doron 
at  the  Winona  Lake 
Grace  Brethren  Church, 
Winona  Lake,  IN.  John 
Teevan,  pastor. 


Owen:  Jackie  Johnson  and 
Ken  Owen  were  united 
in  wedlock  on  May  26 
1990.  by  Lee  Jenkins  at 
the  Winona  Lake  Grace 
Brethren  Church, 
Winona  Lake,  IN.  John 
Teevan,  pastor 

Swing:  Doris  Fluke  and 
Steve  Swing  were  mar- 
ried June  2,  1990,  by 
Charles  Ashman  at  the 
Winona  Lake  Grace 
Brethren  Church, 
Winona  Lake,  IN.  John 
Teevan,  pastor 

Deaths 

Bish,  Dorothy  65,  August 
4.  1990.  She  was  a 
member  of  the  West  Kit- 
tanning  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  Kittanning,  PA. 
Richard  Cornwell, 
pastor 

Reeves,  Joseph  Andrew, 
was  promoted  to  glory 
on  September  19,  1990. 
He  was  the  father  of 
Betty  Hocking,  wife  of 
Don  Hocking  of  the 
Cameroons.  He  was  the 
grandfather  of  Jim  and 
F^ye  Hocking  of  the 
C.A.R.  and  Tom  and 
Tammy  Hocking,  short- 
term  missionaries  to  the 
Cameroons.  On 
September  17,  a  great 
grandson  was  bom 
bearing  his  name.  The 
parents — Tom  and 
Tammy  Hocking. 

Lehmann,  Karen  Marie 
Steiner,  29,  killed  in  an 
auto  accident.  She  was 
a  graduate  of  Grace 
College  and  served  as 
secretary  to  the  youth 
pastor  at  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of 
Columbus,  OH.  A 
memorial  service  was 
field  in  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of 
Wooster,  OH,  on 
September  20,  1990. 
Robert  Fetterhoff,  pastor. 


The  Grace  Brethren  IVien  Interna- 
tional, have  moved  their  offices 
from  Winona  Lake,  IN,  to  Columbus, 
OH.  This  includes  the  Yolkfellows 
Ministries.  The  new  address  is:  6675 
Worthington-Galena  Rd.,  Wor- 
thington,  OH  43085  (Tel.  614/ 
888-7733).  Please  direct  all  inquiries 
to  Ed  Jackson,  Executive  Director. 

As  a  result  of  the  Year  of  Youth 
Outreach  between  August  1989  and 
August  31,  1990,  964  became 
believers!  This  year  CE  National  is 
encouraging  a  continuation  of  the 
20/20  goal  by  encouraging 
churches  to  report  their  "target 
three."  The  TARGET  THREE 
program  is  to  encourage  members 
to  pray  for  three  non-believers  daily 
and  seek  to  make  contact  with  them 
monthly  in  an  attempt  to  share 
Christ. 

Warren  Zellner,  a  member  of  the 
Board  of  Brethren  Evangelistic 
Ministries,  experienced  a  bad  fall 
while  doing  roof  construction  on  a 
church  in  Ohio.  He  is  hospitalized  in 
Lima,  OH  with  severe  breaks  in  both 
his  left  wrist  and  left  leg.  Surgery 
took  place  on  September  29  to  put 
a  pin  in  his  leg.  He  will  be  confined 
to  a  wheel  chair  for  several  months 
of  recuperation  when  he  returns  to 
his  home  in  Winona  Lake,  IN. 

Robert  Griffith,  former  pastor  of  the 
Vicksburg  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Hollidaysburg,  PA  has  announced 
his  resignation  after  12  years  of 
service  to  the  church.  He  is  open  to 
further  leading  of  the  Lord  in  Chris- 
tian service.  The  church  is  open  to 
contacts  from  interested  individuals 
to  pastor  the  church.  Pastor  Griffith 
will  complete  his  ministry  there  in 
late  November. 

The  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Marion,  OH,  held  a  dedication 
service  recently.  The  church  has 
also  gone  self-supporting.  David 
Kennedy,  pastor,  stated  that  Dean 


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FELLOWSHIP  NEWS 


Risser  was  the  morning  speaker  and 
Ed  Jackson  spoke  in  the  afternoon. 
About  140  people  from  the  church 
and  community  gathered  for  the 
service.  With  much  volunteer  labor 
and  their  own  construction,  the 
quarter-million-dollar  plant  has  a 
$57,000  mortgage. 
Over  1700  attended  Brethren 
National  Youth  Conference  in 
Cullowhee,  North  Carolina  this  past 
August.  Eleven  hundred  participated 
in  the  BLITZ  and  51  people  in  the 
Cullowhee/Sylva  community 
became  believers  as  a  result  of  their 
ministries.  Plans  for  next  year  are  to 
have  Brethren  National  Youth 
Conference    and    the    Twenties 


conference  at  Northern  Arizona 
University  in  Flagstaff,  AZ.  It  will 
include  opportunities  to  see  the 
Grand  Canyon  and  the  majestic 
scenery  in  that  area.  The  dates  are 
August  3-9.  It  follows  the  adult 
conference  that  will  be  at  the 
exciting  Worthington.  OH  church. 
The  First  Brethren  Church  of 
Buena  Vista,  VA,  is  searching  for  a 
senior  pastor.  The  church  is 
celebrating  its  100th  anniversary, 
and  is  located  in  the  Blue  Ridge 
Mountains  of  Virginia.  Resumes  of 
experienced  men  may  be  sent  to 
Ralph  Dyer,  chairman  of  the  Pastoral 
Search  Committee.  100  E.  29th  St.. 
Buena  Vista,  VA  24416:  or  phone  the 


moderator.  Buddy  Smals  at 
703/261-3683. 

This  fall  churches  have  been 
encouraged  to  send  the  names  of 
college  students  who  are  not 
attending  Grace  Schools  in  Winona 
Lake.  CE  National  is  coordinating 
the  "College  Care  Program"  to  keep 
contact  with  Grace  Brethren  college 
students  by  mailing  them  informa- 
tion on  the  TIME  program  and 
Twenties  program.  We  will  be 
working  with  others  in  finding  people 
who  will  visit  students  throughout 
the  year  letting  them  know  of  Grace 
Brethren  opportunities  and  that  the 
Grace  Brethren  care  for  them. 


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WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 


1990-1991 
WMC  Yearly  Goals 


PERSONAL  GOALS 

1.  Read  and  study  the  Bible  regularly. 

2.  Be  a  faithful  prayer  warrior.* 

3.  Active  in  Evangelism.* 

4.  Encourage  increased  interest  in  SMM  or  aid  in  the 
establishment  of  SMM  in  your  local  church. 

5.  Give  regularly  to  WMC-time,  talent,  and  money 
as  the  Lord  leads  and  prospers.* 

6.  Support  regular  family  devotions.* 
Use  of  Daily  Devotions  is  suggested. 
*  Refer  to  WMC  Handbook. 

LOCAL  GOALS 

1.  Observe  a  special  time  of  prayer  on  the  15th  day 
of  each  month.* 

2.  Emphasize  prayer  for  local  youth  and  those  who 
made  decisions  for  full-time  Christian  service. 

3.  Support  district  rallies  and  projects. 

4.  Contribute  to  Major  Offerings: 

Please  send  all  money  to  the  WMC  Financial 
Secretary  using  the  proper  offering  slip  from  the 
TVeasurer's  sheet  in  the  Program  Packet.  Make 
checks  payable  to  -  Grace  Brethren  National  WMC. 

A.  September,  October,  November 
HOME  MISSIONS-  Goal  $9,CXX) 
Project:  Yakima  Valley  church:  computer  software- 
Home    Missions    Office;    capital    improvements- 
Dryhill,  Kentucky.  Send  before  December  10th. 


WMC  Offering: 

Sept.,  Oct.,  Nov. 

(send  before  December  10) 

Home  Missions  . . .  Goal:  $9,000 

Yakima  Valley  Church $2,000 

Computer  Software  for 

Home  Missions  Office $3,500 

Capital  Improvements  for 

Dryhill,  Ky.  GBC $3,500 

Thank  Offering 

(Send  before  December  10) 

•  Children's  Ministries  of  Brethren  Evangelistic 
Ministries 

•  FAX  machine  for  CE  National 

•  Financial  Assistance  for  Herald  News  Service 


THANK  OFFERING-  We  suggest  a  minimum  of 

$1.50  a  year  per  member. 

Send  before  December  10th. 

Project:  Brethren  Evangelistic  Ministries-  $1,400  for 

children's  mmistries;  CE  National-  FAX  machine  for 

office:  Herald  News  Service  expenses 

B.  December,  January,  February 
GRACE  SCHOOLS-  Goal  $8,000 
Send  before  March  10th. 
Project:  Entrances  to  McClain  Hall 

NATIONAL  SMM  OFFERING 

Sponsorship  of  Director  of  Girls'  Ministries  (SMM, 
CE  National)  Note:  SMM  is  the  heart  of  WMC.  We 
suggest  a  minimum  of  $3.00  a  year  per  member. 
Send  before  March  10th. 

C.  March,  April,  May 
FOREIGN  MISSIONS-  Goal  $9,000 
Send  before  June  10th. 

Project:  Printing  of  Hungarian  tracts-  $3,000: 
Vehicle  for  Portugal-  $6,000 

MISSIONARIES  OF  THE  YEAR  OFFERING  may  be 
given  in  the  month  of  your  birthday  or  at  a  special 
emphasis  throughout  the  year  toward  the  support 
of  WMC  Missionaries  of  the  Year  honoring  their  ser- 
vice. We  suggest  a  minimum  of  $1.50  per  member. 
Send  before  June  10th. 

Missionaries  of  the  Year  for  1990  -  1991  are:  Rosa 
Churchill-Mexico,  Kathy  Harrell-Chad,  Becky  Kiddoo 
-England,  Berta  Kuns-C.A.R.,  Betty  Nairn-Argentina 

D.  June,  July,  August 

WMC  OPERATING  EXPENSES-  Goal  $8,000 
Send  before  September  10th. 
5. Encourage  the  reading  of  the  following  books, 
which  may  be  purchased  from  the  Brethren 
Missionary  Herald  Company,  Box  544,  Winona  Lake, 
IN  46590.  Violets  for  Mr.  B  by  Margaret  Jensen;  A 
Light  In  Darkness  by  Barbara  Reed:  They  Found 
the  Secret  by  Erdman. 

6.  Use  Brethren  talent  when  available  and  support 
Brethren  works,  support  SMM.* 

7.  Aid  in  expenses,  if  possible,  of  local  president  or 
representative  to  attend  each  district  meeting  and 
National  WMC  Conference. 

8.  Elect  officers  in  April  or  May  to  assume  their 


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WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 


duties  in  September.  The  local  Annual  Reports 
compiled  by  the  retiring  local  presidents  must  be 
in  the  hands  of  the  district  president  by  May  31. 
Seating  of  the  delegates  at  National  Conference  is 
permissible  only  if  annual  report  is  returned. 
Reports  will  not  be  accepted  at  National 
Conference. 

9.  Keep  membership  cards  current.*  The  member- 
ship chairman  is  responsible  for  giving  her  card 
to  any  member  transferring  to  another  council  and 
seeing  that  a  new  member  receives  and  signs  a 
membership  card  when  she  joins  the  local  coun- 
cil. (These  cards  are  available  from  the  National 
Literature  Secretary.) 

10.  Refer  often  to  the  WMC  Handbook.  This  can 
be  obtained  from  the  National  Literature  Secretary, 
Box  7n,  Winona  Lake.  IN  46590. 

DISTRICT  OBJECTIVES 

1.  Honor  those  reading  the  entire  Bible  or  tapes  of 
the  entire  Bible  within  a  year. 

2.  Recognize  the  SMM  at  a  District  WMC  Program. 

3.  Use  Brethren  talent  when  available  and  support 
Brethren  works. 

4.  Send  District  Newspaper  to  National  President, 
National  Editor,  and  District  Editors. 

5.  Sponsor  at  least  one  project,  said  project  to  be 
cleared  through  the  National  First  Vice  President, 
to  avoid  duplication.  The  project  may  be  kept 
within  the  district,  but  the  National  First  Vice 
President  should  be  advised  for  completion  of  her 
report.  Send  before  March  10. 

6.  Send  all  district  offerings  for  National  Brethren 
works  to  the  National  WMC  Financial 
Secretary-TVeasurer. 

7.  Contribute  an  annual  freewill  offering,  to  be 
used  as  the  committee  in  charge  sees  the  need, 
toward  furnishing  and  repair  of  the  Brethren 
Foreign  Missionary  Residence  at  Winona  Lake, 
Indiana.  Send  to  the  National  WMC  Financial 
Secretary-'n-easurer. 

8.  Pay  the  District  President's  expenses  to  National 
Conference. 

9.  Give  financial  assistance,  so  that  the  District 
SMM  Leader  may  attend  National  Conference. 

10.  Contribute  annually  to  the  National  WMC 
Operation  Expenses.  Send  to  the  National  WMC 
Financial  Secretary-TYeasurer,  by  September  10. 


^  1990 -199i 

NATIONAL  WMC  OFFICIARY 

President-  Mrs.  Betty  Ogden,  8400  Good  Luck 
Road,  Lanham,  Maryland  20706,  (Tel. 
301/522-9660). 

1st  Vice  Pres.-  Mrs.  Geneva  Inman.  2244  Fernwood 

Dr..     Colorado     Springs,     CO     80910,     (Tel. 

719/597-2620) 

2nd  Vice  Pres.-  Mrs.  Janet  Minnix,  3314  Kenwick 

TVail  S.W..  Roanoke,  VA  24018,  (Tel.  703/774-4078) 

Secretary-  Mrs.  Nancy  Eshleman.  3395  Bossier 
Road,  Elizabethtown,  PA  17022,  (Tel. 
717/367-7771) 

Asst.  Sec-  Mrs.  Lucy  Snow,  P.O.  Box  6.  Portis.  KS 
67474,  (Tel.  913/346-2085) 

Financial  Sec.-IVeas.-  Miss  Joyce  Ashman,  602 
Chestnut  Ave,,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590,  (Tel. 
219/267-7588) 

Asst.  Fin.  Sec.-IVeas.-  Mrs.  Donna  Miller.  R.R.  8,  Box 
277,  Warsaw,  IN,  (Tel.  219/267-2533) 
Literature  Sec-  Mrs.  Lillian  Teeter,  2706  Sharon 
St.,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590,  (Tel.  219/267-5513) 
Prayer  Chairman-  Mrs.  Joyce  Griffith,  R.D.  1,  Box 
555,  Hollidaysburg,  PA  16648,  (Tfel.  814/695-4240) 
Editor-  Mrs.  Viki  Rife,  2186  W.  350  S..  Warsaw,  IN 
46580,  (Tel.  219/267-4252) 


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15 


HOME  MISSIONS 


/pitm'^      A  Letter  to  Mother 


HURCHES 


Editor's  preface:  The  following  is  a  letter  written  by  the  new  Grace 
Brethren  Church  in  Short  Pump.  Virginia,  (Pastor  David  Kowalke)  to  its 
mother  church  in  Richmond  (Pastor  Wayne  Hannah).  The  families  making 
up  the  core  group  of  the  new  congregation  were  commissioned  by  the 
sending  congregation  on  May  13.  1990.  and  the  new  group  held  its  first 
public  services  on  May  20th.  Mother's  Day. 
MOTHER  AND  BABY  IN  RICHMOND,  VIRGINIA  ARE  HEALTHY!! 


May 


6.  1990 


Wayne  Hannah 


Dear  Mother.  ,^  ^.ni  a  -ek  away,  but  1  :ittl^^}xZ 

pves  of  hope  ana  ui  ^^^  °5         The  birth  might  be,  as  ^   of 

Lss  after  birth-  m^gW   ^^^^^,,^     ^^^'^^'ant  Y^^  ^°  ^"""'elen   hough  you 
..U,ok  how  pretty  ho  ^^^  deUvery?  _  l  ^^^^  you.  even 

^nat  about  f  r^Xt^ent  that  1  already  ^^^  ^^  y„, 

the  love  and  cornm  ^^^  ^'^^'t ken  from  you. 

doht  see  me  yetj         ^  ^^^^  .  fingers,  toe-,  ^Y^  .^  T' u'b    dTff"rent.  Doht 
Jd^rsfpSr^ro-^^^^  have  that 

and  rm  glad'-  Even  ^^oug^  ^,  ^^  ^he  differs        ^^^^^^,  ^^^ 

S  that  -ake  you  afrajfo  the  P-P;f,^:J^Jhter.  1  warit  tobey^^^^^^^ 

^-y^'  'T.  m%mgVt°gether.  we  eould  beeo  ^^  ^^ 

"^  "^'^  Uties     want  that.  too.  But.  Mom,  eireumstances 

SafsTeSaS  ^our  Lovmg  Daughter 


o  habv  sister^'. 
^  I  fjoing  to  have  a  baoy 
PS.  When  am  1  gotrife 


Dave  Kowalke 


Editor's  footnote:  Pastor  Kowalke  adds  this 
note:  "We  hope  that  the  sentiments  above  will 
encourage  some  (other  churches  j  to  consider 
the  Joy  of  daughtering  a  church.  Churches 
Planting  Churches.  Isn't  that  God's 
strategy?!" 


16 


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HOME  MISSIONS 


Ed,  My  Comrade  and  Friend  .  .  . 


by  Larry  Chamberlain.  Executive  Director 


On  January  29  of  this  year,  Ed 
Jackson  came  into  my  office  and 
announced  to  me  his  plans  for 
retirement  on  October  10,  the 
date  of  his  65  th  birthday.  For 
twenty-three  years,  Ed  has  been 
involved  with  Home  Missions, 
serving  as  a  member  of  our 
board  of  directors,  next  as  a 
pioneer  church-planter  in 
Alaska.  Florida,  and  Ohio,  then 
as  director  of  church-planting 
and  development  for  the  eastern 
and  southern  divisions.  I've  had 
the  personal  privilege  of  working 
with  Ed  for  thirteen  of  those 
years,  since  1977,  the  year  I 
signed  on  the  team. 

I've  never  known  Ed  to  relax 
his  intensity  for  life,  for  the  Lord, 
for  the  Church.  Now,  you'd  think 
that  while  he's  fishing  (his 
favorite  pastime),  he'd  relax,  yet 
he  even  fishes  with  such  intensi- 
ty that  the  Indiana  Fish  and 
Game  Commission  has  con- 
sidered confiscating  his  boat  and 
bait  bucket  in  order  to  conserve 
the  fish  population  in  Winona 
Lake. 

January  29  was  a  tough  day 
for  me.  My  feelings  for  Ed  and 
Polly  are  very  strong.  He  desired 
for  me  to  keep  his  plans  con- 
fidential for  the  time  being,  so 
when  he  left  my  office  I  penned 
a  "confidential,"  hand-written 
note  which  I  am  privileged  to 
share  with  you  now  as  a  public 
tribute. 


^MCSn&N  i^!i^i=^-  January  29,  1990 

Ed,  my  comrade  and  friend  .  .  . 

Thank  you  for  advising  me  of  your  plans  for  retirement 
this  year.  I  am  very  happy  for  you  and  Polly,  to  know  that 
this  decison  will  allow  for  your  life  to  be  less  distracted, 
less  interrupted,  than  the  demanding  schedule  of  the  past 
would  permit. 

For  the  entire  time  I've  had  the  honor  to  know  you.  Ed, 
you've  given  us  200  percent  of  your  energy,  time,  and 
prayer  life.  Your  schedule  and  level  of  spiritual  intensity 
would  have  buried  the  best  of  men  long  ago. 

My  confidence  in  your  leadership  is  extremely  high.  My 
appreciation  for  your  management/people  skills  is  best 
seen  in  the  rarity  of  my  personal  direction  of  your  division 
of  this  ministry.  Rarely  have  I  felt  ill  at  ease  with  your 
judgment  calls. 

The  great  sense  of  teamwork  in  the  eastern/southern 
division  is  a  direct  tribute  to  your  personal  example  and 
encouragement. 

Even  throughout  the  turbulent  times  of  our  Fellowship. 
I've  keenly  sensed  your  loyalty,  your  commitment  to  the 
team,  your  personal  affection,  your  companionship  and 
prayers. 

My  heart  is  very  sad  as  I  consider  the  loss  of  your 
presence  here  in  the  office.  You  are  a  joy  to  be  around  and 
one  in  whom  I  confide  for  counsel,  for  a  spiritual  lift. 

We  have  many  memories,  you  and  I,  and  I  hope  to 
continue  to  enjoy  your  companionship  for  many,  many 
years  to  come.  Your  contribution  to  the  team  will  continue, 
I  am  sure. 

Well,  here  I  am  .  .  .  eulogizing  as  if  you  were  already 
retired  .  .  .  but  I'd  rather  you  hear  my  praise  and  feelings 
now,  my  good  friend,  as  I  feel  them  most  keenly  today. 

I  love  you. 


Ed  Jackson 


% 

Larry    Chamberlain     is    Executive 
Director   of  the   Grace   Brethren   Home 
Missions  Council. 

HERALD/  October  15,  1990 


17 


FELLOWSHIP  HAPPENINGS 


Personal  Reflections 


/  have  been  encouraged  by  many  to  open  up  a  limited  number 
of  pages  of  the  Herald  magazine  to  the  expression  of  opinions 
and  beliefs  regarding  the  baptism  I  membership  issue  in  the 
Grace  Brethren  Church.  No  practical  means  of  such  an 
exchange  has  been  available  to  persons  following  last  year's 
national  conference.  A  forum  plan  was  adopted  at  the  1989 
conference,  but  has  not  been  implemented  in  a  workable 
fashion  to  date.  No  exchanges  which  involve  the  names  of 
other  persons  will  be  included.  The  use  of  the  Herald 
magazine  makes  the  information  available  to  lay  persons  as 
well  as  to  ministers.  No  editing  will  be  done  on  any  of  the 
articles  and  it  is  understood  that  the  material  does  not  have 
the  endorsement  of  the  Herald  or  the  Fellowship  —  it  reflects 
the  personal  position  of  the  individual  author. 

— Charles  W.  Turner,  publisher 

Maintaining  Our  Distinctives 

By  Dean  Risser 

I  was  reading  in  Exodus  about  the  golden  calf 
episode  at  the  foot  of  Mt.  Sinai.  Moses  had  taken 
so  much  time  up  on  the  mountain  with  God  that 
the  Jews  doubted  he  was  coming  back  down,  so 
Aaron  made  them  a  golden  idol  shaped  like  a  calf 
and  told  them  this  was  the  god  who  brought  them 
out  of  Egypt. 

When  Moses  descended  from  Sinai  he  saw  the 
dancing  and  heard  the  singing  as  the  Jews 
worshiped  the  idol.  In  his  anger  he  threw  down  the 
stone  tablets  with  the  engraved  commandments 
and  broke  them.  Three  thousand  people  died  for 
their  wickedness  that  day. 

But  the  worst  thing  that  happened  was  when  the 
Lord  said  he  was  not  going  to  lead  the  people  into 
the  Promised  Land  personally,  but  would  send  an 
angel  to  do  it  instead.  Moses,  in  a  face  to  face 
conversation  with  God,  said  to  him. 

"If  your  presence  does  not  go  with  us.  do  not  send 
us  up  from  here.  How  will  anyone  know  you  are 
pleased  with  me  and  with  your  people  unless  you  go 
with  us?  What  else  will  distinguish  me  and  your 
people  from  all  the  other  people  on  the  face  of  the 
earth?"  Exodus  33:15-16 

What  is  to  distinguish  the  people  of  God  from 
other  people?  What  sets  us  apart  from  the  ungod- 
ly? What  are  our  "distinctives?" 

Through  the  years  I  have  heard  it  mentioned 
many  times  that  we  Grace  Brethren  people  need 
to  maintain  our  distinctives.  The  thought  was,  "We 
need  to  remain  different  from  other  Christians."  At 
least,  that's  what  the  term  spoke  to  me. 

I've  asked  myself,  "Just  what  are  those  distinc- 
tives, and  from  whom  are  we  trying  to  distinguish 
ourselves?" 

Coming  back  to  Exodus  33.  it  seems  that  Moses 
wants  himself  and  the  Jewish  people  to  be 
distinguished  from  all  other  peoples  because  the 
Jews  were  the  only  true  people  of  God,  the  only 
ones  who  had  a  covenant  relationship  to  Him.  All 
the  other  ethnic  groups  were  pagans  and 
idolaters — good  reason  to  be  different  from  them. 


What  was  it  that  Moses  said  made  the  Jews 
different  from  all  the  pagan  nations  about  them? 
Circumcision?  Passwords?  Wearing  some  symbol 
about  their  neck?  The  way  they  dressed?  Riding 
only  white  camels?  A  pious  manner?  No,  none  of 
these. 

What  made  the  Jews  different,  if  we  can  believe 
Moses,  was  the  presence  of  God  in  their  midst.  The 
kind  of  Deity  Jehovah  was  made  the  Jews  the  kind 
of  people  they  were.  His  Presence,  and  its  effect  on 
the  Jewish  nation,  were  the  "Israelite  distinctives." 

We  as  Grace  Brethren  want  to  be  different  from 
the  unsaved  people  of  our  day,  and  for  much  the 
same  reason.  There  should  be  a  distinction 
between  us  and  the  unregenerates  that  surround 
us,  but  just  what  should  it  be  that  distinguishes 
us?  Style  of  baptism?  I  don't  think  I  need  to  prove 
that  triune  immersion  doesn't  always  make  a  per- 
son a  dedicated  Christian  who  is  distinct  from  the 
pagans  who  surround  us. 

But  does  God  really  want  us  to  be  distinct  from 
dedicated  Christians  that  are  not  Grace  Brethren? 
I  don't  think  so.  According  to  Ephesians  4:3.  we  are 
to  make  every  effort  to  keep  the  unity  of  the  Spirit 
through  the  bond  of  peace.  Paul  goes  on  to  say  that 
there  is  only  one  body,  one  Spirit,  one  Lord,  one 
faith,  one  baptism  (I  Cor.  12:13). 

We  have  a  clear  command  in  the  New  Testament 
to  work  hard  at  maintaining  the  unity  of  the  Spirit, 
but  I  can't  find  a  single  command  to  maintain 
practices  that  distinguish  us  from  true  believers 
in  other  churches. 

I  believe  the  same  thing  that  distinguished  the 
people  of  God  in  the  Old  Testament  should 
distinguish  God's  people  in  the  New 
Testament — there  should  be  evidence  in  our  lives 
that  the  presence  of  the  Living  God  is  with  us.  And 
frankly,  baptism  Just  doesn't  do  that,  regardless  of 
what  style  it  is. 

What  distinctives  should  mark  the  true  believef? 
They  should  be  something  visible  to  everyone  who 
knows  him  or  her.  Baptism  is  not  visible  to  all  our 
friends,  unless  they  happened  to  be  there  when  it 
happened. 

^A^hat  our  friends,  both  saved  and  unsaved, 
would  like  to  see  in  us  is  a  life-style  filled  with  the 
fruit  of  the  Spirit.  This  is  what  you  would  like  to 
see  in  me,  and  I  in  you.  The  Lord  would  like  to  see 
it  in  both  of  us.  Shouldn't  this  be  our  emphasis, 
our  basis  for  fellowship  and  working  together? 
Wouldn't  this  move  us  forward  toward  a  unity  of 
the  Spirit  through  the  bond  of  peace? 

These  are  "distinctives"  worth  maintaining! 


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EDITORIAL 


There  is  a  lot  of  criticism  of 
pastors,  but  they  are  a  great 
group  as  a  whole.  There  are 
some  who  should  be  in  another 
profession,  but  the  same  is  true 
of  school  teachers,  doctors, 
lawyers  or  any  other  line  of 
work.  So  be  nice  to  them  and 
accept  them  as  a  gift  from  the 
Lord. 

However,  I  heard  about  one 
preacher  who  got  into  the 
ministry'  that  1  fully  believe  was 
unqualified.  He  is  now  ordain- 
ed and  the  name  "Fluffy"  does 
leave  me  with  a  little  confusion. 
The  age  of  the  newly  ordained 
minister  also  caused  me  a  bit  of 
concern  inasmuch  as  he  is  just 
six  months  old.  It  certainly 
makes  the  individual  a  little 
young  for  making  mature 
judgments. 

Well,  here  is  the  whole  story 
on  the  newly  ordained  minister. 
He  is  a  6  month  old  half- 
Pekingese.  half-Poodle  dog.  The 
owTier  is  a  Chicago  detective  by 
the  name  of  Bruce  Walsted.  He 
has  the  identification  papers  to 
prove  it  and  the  ministerial  card 
reads  "Reverend  Fluffy 
Walsted."  The  ordaining  source 
is  the  American  Fellowship 
Church  in  Rolling  Bay, 
Washington. 

Mr.  Walsted  filled  out  all  of 
the  papers  for  Fluffy,  sent  in  the 
application  and  of  course  the 
necessary'  fee.  Back  came  the 
OK  and  Fluffy,  the  beige- 
colored  puppy  was  declared  an 
ordained  minister.  Now  if  you 
will  excuse  the  pun  ...  we  have 
an  ordained  minister  who  is  a 
real  dog. 

The  Walsteds  haw  tried  to  find 
a  clerical  coUar  to  fit  Fluffs',  but 
up  to  now  ...  no  luck.  Fluffy 's 
human  mother  is  a  Catholic 
and  her  husband  is  a  Lutheran 
...  so  fax,  the  newly  ordained 
dog  has  not  admitted  to  any 
denominational  inclination. 
Now  the  storv'  is  cute  on  the 


surface,  but  there  is  a  rather 
sad  note  to  it  all. 

The  most  obxious  of  the  prob- 
lems is  a  group  that  calls 
themselves  a  church — ^The 
American  Fellowship  Church  in 
this  case.  It  has  nothing  better 
to  do  than  to  pass  out  ordina- 
tion certificates  for  a  few 
dollars.  The  church  does  not 
care  whether  the  applicant  is 
human  or  canine  as  long  as 
there  is  the  necessary  ap- 
plication and  the  enclosed 
payment. 

Christianity  has  been  under 
a  great  deal  of  abuse  of  late.  We 
have  let  the  standards  drop  to 
the  level  where  it  matters  not 
what  is  done  as  long  as  there  is 
a  dollar.  The  sharpness  of  the 
message  is  edged  more  by  the 
circumstances  rather  than  by 
the  conviction  of  the  heart.  The 
church  has  recently  undergone 
a  number  of  public  scandals  in 
the  full  view  of  the  public  and 
TV  cameras.  It  has  not  been  a 
good  time  for  us  and  the  world 
has  lost  much  of  their  respect 
for  Christianity  by  it  all. 

The  illustration  of  the  or- 
dained puppy  is  an  outrageous 
example  of  the  misuse  of  the 
name  "church"  in  the  20th  cen- 
tury. But  the  church  has  in  all 
periods  of  time  done  some 
rather  outlandish  acts.  You 
could  pay  for  your  sins  through 
the  channel  of  money  in  the 
Middle  Ages.  Even  in  Biblical 
times  there  was  the  necessity  of 
Jesus  cleansing  the  temple. 
The  Corinthian  church  was  fill- 
ed with  a  lack  of  understanding 
of  the  Lord's  supper.  So  it  goes 
.  .  .  the  need  to  be  alert  to  what 
is  the  main  purpose  of  the 
church  in  preaching  the  Word 
of  God  and  bringing  men  into 
a  closer  understanding  of  His 
will. 

However,  from  time  to  time,  it 
may  just  happen  that  a  dog  gets 
ordained. 


The 

Preacher 

That 

Was 

Really 

a  Dog 


by  Charles  W.  Turner 


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TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 


Brethren  Missionary 


IIERALD 

Volume  52      No.  11  ^i^    November  15.  199 


November  15,  1990 


3  Editorial 

The  Preacher 
That  Was 
Really  a  Dog 

Charles  W.  Jhrner 

5  BEM 

How  Is  Your 
Love  Life? 

Lyle  Sweeney 

6  Foreign  Missions 
GBFM 
Report  Card 


9  Fellowship  News 


10  Home  Missions 

On  Their  Own! 


11  Home  Missions 

National  Indian 
Heritage  Month 


12  Fellowship  Happenings 

Personal 
Reflections: 
The  Baptism/ 
Membership 
Debate 

James  L.  Boyer 
14  WMC 

Letters  to 
Our  WMC 
Ladies 


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MaryBeth  Kaylor 
Foreign  Missions 
Tbm  Julien 
Stephany  Craig 
Grace  Schools 

John  Davis 
Joel  Curry 
Home  Missions 

Larry  N.  Chamberlain 
Jim  Folsom 
Women's  Missionary  Council 
ViKi  Rife 
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BRETHREN  EVANGELISTIC  MINISTRIES 


HOW  IS  YOUR  LOVE  LIFE? 


by  Lyle  Sweeney 


I  used  to  be  quite  an  authority  on  the  family. 
Then  the  Lord  was  kind  enough  to  bless  me  with 
a  wife  and  three  children!  Since  then  my  percep- 
tion of  being  an  "expert"  on  the  family  has  been 
radically  altered.  Have  you  ever  experienced 
similar  feelings? 

It  is  interesting  when  we  as  groomsmen  walk  the 
aisle  to  become  one  with  our  brides,  how  eager  we 
are  to  assume  our  roles  as  husbands.  We  can 
hardly  wait!  We  firmly  believe  that  we  will  be 
caring,  that  we  will  remember  all  the  special 
events,  that  we  will  be  gracious  in  opening  car 
doors  and  that  we  will  give  our  best  to  be  perfect 
gentlemen.  However,  experience  soon  reveals  how 
far  short  we  fall  of  being  godly  husbands.  You  do 
not  have  to  be  a  Greek  scholar  to  figure  out  that 
it  takes  a  lifetime  to  live  out  the  directive  that  God 
gave  husbands  in  Ephesians  5:25,  "Husbands.  love 
your  wives." 

As  children  of  the  living  God  we  have  been  given 
an  equal  privilege  to  love  those  who  do  not  have 
a  relationship  with  the  Lord.  That  too,  is  a  difficult 
task  to  live  out.  It  is  impossible  in  the  flesh,  but 
probable  in  the  strength  of  the  Holy  Spirit.  When 
we  consider  the  privilege  of  sharing  the  love  of 
Jesus  Christ  with  others,  we  ought  to  be  chal- 
lenged far  beyond  mere  fulfillment  of  a  duty.  It  is 
for  this  that  we  ought  to  earnestly  dedicate 
ourselves  to  sharing  that  Good  News,  the  Gospel 
of  Jesus  Christ. 

I  recall  my  first  attempt  of  sharing  that  love  of 
Jesus  Christ  with  a  friend  who  was  very  familiar 
with  my  ways  before  the  grace  of  God  came  into 
my  life.  1  was  so  enthused  that  I  felt  I  just  had  to 
share  the  gospel  with  him.  Our  conversation  in  the 
mornings  before  we  left  for  work  on  a  construction 
site  consisted  of  the  usual  small  talk  and  it 
continued  on  into  a  discussion  about  the  weather 
and  where  the  day's  assignment  might  take  us. 
Finally,  I  was  determined  to  share  this  love  of 
Christ  that  I  had  experienced.  I  asked  him  the 
question,  "Are  you  interested  in  knowing  God?" 
"Well,  I  am  not  really  interested  in  talking  about 
God."  With  that  I  put  my  pocket  New  Ttestament 
back  in  my  lunch  box,  determined  that  I  was  not 
called  to  "share  the  Good  News  of  the  Gospel." 

IVIy   motives  were   noble   but   my   method   of 


"witnessing"  left  much  to  be  desired,  similar  to  my 
naivete  as  husband.  Of  course  scripture 
commands  us  to  be  witnesses  for  Christ,  (Acts  1:8). 
But  somehow  my  20th  Century  approach  to 
evangelism  actually  missed  the  mark  of  what  it 
meant  to  be  a  witness  of  the  love  of  Christ.  To  that 
point  in  my  life.  Christian  witness  consisted  of  a 
nice,  neatly  packaged  presentation  of  the  "Four 
Spiritual  Laws."  1  had  an  attitude  of  "one  size  fits 
all"  for  squeezing  the  gospel  message  into  a  few 
carefully  selected  scripture  passages  only  suited 
to  "instant"  conversions. 

There  are  many  methods  that  can  help  us  clear- 
ly communicate  the  Good  News  of  Jesus  Christ, 
but  we  need  to  remember  that  the  Lord  never  asks 
us  to  "do  witnessing,"  rather  to  "be  witnesses." 

It  has  been  a  personal  privilege  for  me  to  be 
spiritually  rejuvenated  by  the  principles  offered  by 
a  First  Love  Renewal.  The  primary  tenant  of  First 
Love  Renewal  is  that  there  are  as  many  methods 
of  communicating  the  gospel  as  there  are  people. 
Each  individual  who  is  willing  to  share  the  gospel 
should  do  so  in  their  own  unique  style.  There  is 
no  solitary  method.  Each  new  opportunity  is 
different  than  the  last. 

Just  as  I  am  continuing  to  learn  how  to  be 
flexible  in  my  marriage  role.  1  am  learning  also  to 
be  flexible  and  sensitive  in  "being  a  witness."  As 
a  husband,  my  greatest  task  is  to  willingly  allow 
God  to  change  and  mold  me.  It  is  likewise  true  in 
evangelization.  My  task  is  to  be  yielded  to  the  Holy 
Spirit.  As  unique  opportunities  come  into  my  life, 
I  need  only  to  be  willing  to  share.  So.  how's  your 
love  life  today? 


Lyle  Sweeney  is  pastor  at  Pike  Grace 
Brethren  Church  in  Johnstown. 
Pennsylvania. 


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5 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


GBFM  Report  Card 

The  following  is  an  update  on  six  of  12  fields  where  GBFM  serves. 
Next  month,  you  will  read  exciting  news  from  the  remaining  six  fields. 


ENGLAND 

The  England  team  lives  in  the 
Solihull  area,  a  suburb  of  Birm- 
ingham. The  team  of  seven  in- 
cludes: the  Kiddoos,  the  Shipleys, 
Roy  Angle,  and  the  Schwans,  who 
arrived  this  summer. 

Though  a  church  has  not  yet 
been  organized,  in  early  fall,  more 
families  were  reported  to  be 
attending  Sunday  morning  wor- 
ship. Please  pray  for  the  England 
team  members  as  they  search 
suburban  Birmingham  for  a 
church  site  and  continue  in  their 
Bible  study  ministries. 


PHILIPPINES 

The  work  of  GBFM  in  the 
Philippines  was  begun  in  1985 
with  the  arrival  of  Clay  and  Kim 
Hulett  in  Metro-Manila,  a  city  of 
15  million  people.  They  settled  in 
the  Calumpang  neighborhood,  an 
area  with  80,000  people  and  not 
a  single  church.  Tfed  and  Vivien 
Ruiz  joined  them  a  year  later. 

After  eight  months  of  evan- 
gelistic work  by  the  Judays,  who 
also  arrived  in  1985,  the  first 
Grace  Brethren  church  in  the 
Philippines  was  organized.  By 
1989,  a  second  church  had  been 
established.  In  the  past  year,  the 
Philippines  team  was  joined  by  a 
fourth  missionary  family,  the 
Beavers.  The  Grace  Brethren  Bible 
Institute  has  also  been  organized 
in  which  seven  men  and  their 
wives  are  preparing  for  the 
ministry.  Each  of  the  men  will 
soon  be  sent  out  to  pastor  a  Grace 
Brethren  church. 


CENTRAL  AFRICAN 
REPUBLIC 

As  a  mission  field,  the  Central 
African  Republic  (C.A.R.)  had  a 
beginning  full  of  foreign  viruses, 
negative  answers  from  author- 
ities, ill-suited  living  conditions, 
and  prolonged  waiting. 

James  and  Dr.  Florence 
Gribble  led  the  first  group  of  mis- 
sionaries to  the  C.A.R.  in  the 
early  part  of  this  century.  After 
three  years  at  Camp  "Wait-Some- 
More,"  the  Gribbles  were  granted 
permission  from  the  French 
government  to  begin  a  ministry 
that  has  made  the  country  the 
most  evangelized  GBFM  field. 

Missionaries  are  stationed  in 
five  cities:  Bangui,  Yaloke, 
Boguila,  Bata,  and  Bossangoa. 
Bangui  is  the  capital  of  the 
C.A.R.  with  320,000  people. 
Yaloke  is  where  the  James 
Gribble  High  School  is  located. 
Boguila  has  suffered  a  cut  of  at 
least  half  of  its  missionaries  due 
to  retirement;  Bata  is  home  to 
the  most  C.A.R.  missionaries; 
and  Bossangoa  has  only  one  mis- 
sionary couple. 

Pygmy  ministry  is  a  recent  and 
exciting  outreach  in  the  C.A.R. 
During  a  five-year  ministry. 
Pastor  Jadin,  a  national,  bap- 
tized 52  pygmies.  In  the  last  year, 
there  have  been  more  than  400 
baptisms. 


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FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


BRAZIL 

1990  mEirks  the  40th  Einniver- 
sary  of  GBFM  operations  in  Brazil. 
The  original  church-planting 
effort  was  launched  by  pioneer 
missionaries,  Keith  and  Vivian 
Altig,  in  the  northern  Brazilian 
city  of  Icoaraci  in  1949.  Within  a 
year  there  were  13  new  believers. 
Forty  years  later  in  1990,  there  are 
13  Brazilian  Grace  Brethren 
Churches  with  more  than  1200 
members.  Seventeen  missionaries 
now  serve  in  both  north  cmd  south 
Brazil. 

Currently  second  and  third- 
generation  believers  are  being 
trained  at  the  Grace  Bible 
Institute  in  Belem,  as  future  Grace 
Brethren  pastors.  Meanwhile, 
other  missionaries  have  arrived. 
Bruce  and  Lisa  Triplehom  have 
completed  eight  months  in 
language  school  and  have  moved 
to  Uberlandia,  joining  Dan  and 
Nancy  Green  in  church  planting 
and  development. 


CHAD 

More  than  70  yeeirs  ago.  Miss 
Estella  Myers  was  the  first  GBFM 
missionary  to  French  Equatorial 
Africa,  modern  day  Chad.  In 
1935,  Reverend  and  Mrs.  Curtis  G. 
Morrill  opened  the  Bekoro  station 
in  southern  Chad.  Four  years 
later,  Reverend  and  Mrs.  Jacob  R 
Kliever  joined  the  Morrills. 

During  the  civil  war  in  the 
Chad,  missionaries  were  forced  to 
leave.  But  eager  Chadians  pur- 
sued a  gospel  education,  cmd  the 
church  continued  to  grow. 

Missionaries,  Rich  and  Kathy 
Harrell,  returned  to  a  formerly 
occupied  home,  but  their  library 
had  been  preserved.  Les  and  Ruth 
Vnasdale  arrived  in  Chad  in  1988 
to  aid  the  Harrells  in  their 
ministry.  But  71  churches  and 
two  GBFM  missionary  couples  in 
the  Chad  are  unable  to  reach 
5,200,000  Chadians.  Pray  for 
more  missionaries. 


JAPAN 

The  O'Dells  and  the  Grahams 
were  the  first  GBFM  missionaries 
to  Japan.  They  began  their  work 
in  1984  and  were  joined  by  the 
Kirnbauers  in  1986.  A  year  later, 
28  Japanese  met  together  in 
Tokyo,  for  the  first  Grace 
Brethren  Church  service  in 
Japan.  Soon  after,  the  Grahams 
in  Osaka,  saw  the  first  convert 
when  a  college  coed  received 
Christ  as  her  Savior. 

Although  Japan  is  often 
regarded  as  a  difficult  mission 
field,  the  Japan  team  is  grateful 
for  the  fruitful  results  they  con- 
tinue to  see.  This  past  spring,  the 
Grahams  reported  a  conversion 
every  month  since  October  1989. 


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FELLOWSHIP  HAPPENINGS 


NEWS  UPDATE 


The  La  Loma  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  Modesto,  California, 
celebrated  fifty  years  of  existence 
during  the  past  year  with  a  catered 
barbeque  dinner  for  350  people  on  a 
Saturday  evening  where  lots  of 
fellowship  was  enjoyed.  The  following 
morning  attendance  reached  over 
300  people,  including  four  former 
pastors:  Peter  Bury,  who  served  the 
church  from  1944-45;  Harold  Painter, 
pastor  during  1945-1953;  J.  Paul 
Miller,  1954-1973;  Darrell  Anderson, 
1973-1978;  and  Joel  Richards,  to  the 
present.  Each  of  these  men  shared 
in  the  morning  service  in  special 
ways. 

The  La  Loma  church  has  truly  been 
a  missionary  church  as  a  number  of 
our  missionaries  were  or  are  being 
supported,  some  having  been  reared 
and  nurtured  by  this  church.  Among 
them  are:  Eddie  and  Eileen  Miller  and 
Ed,  Jr  and  Susan  Miller,  Brazil; 
Marvin  and  Dorothy  Goodman,  Don 
and  Lois  Miller,  Martin  and  Beverley 
Garber,  and  Mary  Cripe  (all  retired 
and  now  stateside).  Mary  Beth  Munn 
had  also  been  supported  by  this 
church. 

The  congregation  is  looking  forward 
to  continuing  to  serve  the  Lord  in 
Modesto. 

The  Allegheny  District  observed  a 
"Day  of  Prayer"  September  29,  1990, 
at  Camp  Albryoca  in  the  south- 
western part  of  Pennsylvania.  A  good 
number  of  pastors  and  lay  people  at- 
tended. The  day  focused  on  seeking 
God's  face  and  petitioning  for  His 
blessing  upon  our  district. 
The  Allegheny  District  "Day  of 
Prayer"  is  in  harmony  with  one  of  the 
basic  objectives  set  forth  by  the 
Strategy  Committee  of  the  Fellowship 
of  Grace  Brethren  Churches.  (Submit- 
ted by  Emory  Young) 

James  Kennedy  has  resigned  from 
the  pastorate  of  the  Makakilo  Grace 
Brethren  Church,  Ewa  Beach,  HI.  He 
and  his  wife  plan  to  return  to  the 


mainland  sometime  during  1991. 
Charles  Card,  Grace  Brethren 
Chaplain  serving  in  Saudia  Arabia, 
reports  the  following:  "We  have 
started  a  soldier's  Bible  study  which 
meets  six  days  a  week.  We  have  a 
Wednesday  night  'Praise  and  Prayer' 
service.  Every  Sunday  we  conduct 
three  Protestant  worship  services. 
During  this  time  of  crisis,  there's  a 
heightened  awareness  of  spiritual 
things." 

The  North  Central  Association  has 


approved  the  accreditation  of  the 
Doctor  of  Ministry  degree  for  Grace 
Theological  Seminary,  Winona  Lake, 
IN,  according  to  the  Director  and 
Dean  David  Plaster.  Classes  will 
begin  in  the  summer  of  1991. 
The  Bowling  Green,  OH,  church  is 
seeking  a  pastor  Contacts  may  be 
made  directly  to  the  church  by  letter 

The  Makakilo,  HI,  GBC  is  seeking  a 
pastor  Interested  person(s)  may 
contact  the  church  by  calling 
1-808-672-4542. 


Change  Your  Annual 

Austin,  Gary.  9390  W. 
Thompson  Rd.,  R.  1, 
Box  59,  Lake  Odessa, 
Ml  48849. 

Caes,  Everett.  414  Elm 
Grove  Dr,  Dayton,  OH 
45415. 

Elwell,  James.  108  Shef- 
field Ln.,  Yorktown,  VA 
23693. 

Guerena,  Martin.  Apdo. 
Postal  No.  173,  Cuautitia 
Izcalli,  54700  Edo,  de 
Mexico  (Tele,  remains 
the  same.). 

Mason,  Norris.  R.  1,  Box 
437,  Homer  City,  PA 
15748. 

Sellers,  Richard.  His 
telephone  number  is 
616/868-0938. 

Taylor,  James.  1100 
Oakbridge  Pkwy.,  No. 
113,  Lakeland,  FL 
33803. 

Weddings 

Boyce:  Rana  Seal  and 
Scott  Boyce  were  united 
in  marriage  on  October 
5,  1990,  at  the 
Meyersdale  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of 
Meyersdale,  PA.  Larry 
Gegner,  pastor 

Durst:  Tami  Joy  Rumsey 
and  Jeffrey  Wayne  Durst 
were  united  in  holy 
wedlock  on  October  13, 
1990,  at  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of 


York,  PA.  Larry 
Humberd  and  the 
pastor,  Daniel  White, 
officiated  at  the 
wedding. 
Miser:  Pamela  K.  Hillard 
and  Steve  Miser  were 
married  in  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of 
Altoona,  PA,  on  August 
18,  1990.  Tim  Waggoner, 
pastor 

Deaths 

Anderson,  John  A.,  58, 
was  promoted  to  the 
heavenly  choir  on 
September  27,  1990.  He 
was  choir  director  at 
Grace  Community 
Church  of  Huber 
Heights,  Dayton,  OH,  for 
the  past  four  years. 
Howard  Mayes,  pastor 

Barndt,  Ruth,  71,  went  to 
be  with  the  Lord  on 
October  12,  1990.  She 
was  a  member  of  the 
Riverside  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of 
Johnstown,  PA,  for  over 
35  years  where  she  was 
involved  In  various 
ministries,  such  as 
retired  church  counselor, 
former  Brownie  leader, 
and  a  Sunday  school 
teacher.  Don  Rough, 
pastor. 

Dorman,  Mabel  A.,  88, 
went  to  be  with  the  Lord 
on  October  22,  1990 
She  was  a  faithful 
member  of  the 
Vicksburg  Grace 


Brethren  Church.  Robert 
Griffith,  pastor 

Jensen,  Matilda  B.,  90, 
went  to  be  with  the  Lord 
on  September  12,  1990. 
She  was  a  long-time 
member  of  the  Grace 
Brethren  Churches  in 
Harrah  and  Yakima, 
Washington.  Chuck 
Winter,  pastor 

Richardson,  K.  E.,  92, 
August  31,  1990.  He  had 
served  as  the  pastor  of 
the  Fairlawn  Grace 
Brethren  Church  in  Rad- 
ford, VA,  for  18  years. 
He  had  also  held 
pastorates  in  Grafton, 
WV;  Johnson  City,  TN; 
and  Riner,  VA.  He  had 
retired  in  Roanoke,  VA, 
where  he  served  as 
visitation  pastor  at 
Ghent  Grace  Brethren 
Church  for  many  years. 
Memorial  services  were 
conducted  by  Pastors 
Kenneth  Teague,  Nathan 
Leigh,  and  Daniel 
Wright.  His  membership 
was  held  by  the  Ghent 
church  in  Roanoke. 
Nathan  Leigh,  pastor. 

Winkler,  Ruth,  67, 
September  19,  1990. 
She  was  a  member  of 
the  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Canton,  OH, 
and  also  served  for  a 
number  of  years  at  the 
Brethren  Navajo  Mission 
in  Counselor,  NM. 
Terrance  Taylor,  pastor 


HERALD/  November  15.  1990 


9 


HOME  MISSIONS 


On  Their  Own! 

Three  Home  Missions  Churches  are  step 
ping  out  on  their  own  this  fall.  After  five  years, 
seven  years,  and  thirteen  years,  they  are  leaving 
the  relative  safety  of  their  district  and  Grace 
Brethren  Home  Missions  oversight  to  go  it  alone. 
Sufficient  growth  has  been  achieved  so  that, 
without  the  financial  assistance  of  district  and 
national  agencies,  these  congregations  will  be  able 
to  provide  the  resources  necessary  to  carry  on 
their  ministry  and  continue  to  grow. 

Marion,  Ohio. 

Pastor  David  Kennedy  led  his  church  in  a 
celebration  of  self-support  and  building  dedication 
on  September  9.  Ed  Jackson  was  the  guest 
speaker   at    the    dedication    service,    and    Jim 

Johnson,  Director  of  the 
Grace  Brethren  Invest- 
ment Foundation,  also 
participated.  Begun  in 
1983,  the  core  families 
were  from  three  area  Bap- 
tist churches.  Daryl  Emch 
and  Dean  Risser  preceded 
Dave  Kennedy  as  pastors. 
Risser  was  one  of  the 
speakers  on  self-support 
Sunday.  Membership  is 
now  in  the  forties. 


Home  Mission 

Churclies  Going 

Self-supporting 

1990-91 


Jan.  1.  1990-  Makakilo, 

HI,  GBC.  Pastor  Jim 
Kennedy.  Church  began 
1982:  membership  23. 
Jan.  1.  1990- 
Royersford,  PA,  Ti-i- 
County  GBC.  Pastor  Kenn 
Cosgrove.  Church  began 
1982:  membership  31. 
Aug.  1,  1990-  Anchor- 
age, AK,  Comm.  GBC. 
Pastor  Brian  Chronister. 
Church  began  1989. 
membership  100. 
Sept.  1,  1990-  Marion, 
OH,  GBC,  Pastor  Dave 
Kennedy.  Church  began 
1984;  membership  46. 
Oct.  14,  1990-  Pine 
Grove,  PA,  Echo  Valley 
GBC.  Mike  Wallace. 
Church  began  1979: 
membership  87. 
Dec.  1.  1990- 
Macedonia,  OH,  Western 
Reserve  GBC.  Pastor  Ron 
Boehm.  Church  began 
1985,  membership  62. 
Jan.  1,  1991-  Nortli 
Pole,  AK,  GBC.  Pastor 
Davis  Harbour.  Church 
began  1983:  membership 
24. 

Jan.  1.  1991-  Ocala,  FL, 
GBC.  Pastor  Chuck  Davis. 
Church  began  1984; 
membership  44. 
Jan.  1,  1991-  Redlands, 
CA,  Orange  Grove  Com- 
munity Church.  Pastor 
Mitch  Cariaga.  Church 
began  1986:  attendance 
81. 


Pine  Grove, 
Pennsylvania. 

The  Myerstown.  PA, 
church  started  this  work 
in  September  of  1977. 
Howard  Gelsinger  was  the 
founding  pastor  and 
served  for  nearly  nine 
years.  Ground  breaking 
for  the  building  was  in 
May,  1982,  and  the  project 
was  completed  in  1983. 
Construction  funds  were 
provided  by  the  Grace 
Brethren  Investment 
Foundation.  Home  Mis- 
sions Executive  Director 
Larry  Chamberlain  was 
present  for  the  self- 
support  celebration  on 
October  10.  The  church  is 
known  as  the  Echo  Valley 
Grace  Brethren  Church, 
and  its  mailing  address  is 
in  TVemont,  PA.  Member- 
ship is  in  the  eighties. 


Macedonia,  Ohia 

Pastor  Ron  Boehm  met  with  two  interested 
families  in  the  fall  of  1985,  and  five  years  later,  the 
Western  Reserve  Grace  Brethren  Church  will 
achieve  self-support  status  on  December  1.  Land  was 
purchased  on  their  third  anniversary,  and  construc- 
tion of  a  worship  facility  is  scheduled  for  1991  with 
financing  by  the  Grace  Brethren  Investment  Foun- 
dation. The  congregation  launched  another  new 
church  in  1988  when  they  themselves  were  only 
three  years  old.  The  EasUake  GBC  (Pastor  Joe 
Cosentino)  is  the  daughter  church  of  WRGBC.  The 
mother  church  currently  has  more  than  fifty 
members. 

Three  other  churches  have  indicated  their 
intention  to  go  self  supporting  on  the  first  of 
Jfinuary,  1991: 

North  Pole,  Alaska. 

Pastor  Davis  Harbour  recently  asked  us  to  pray 
that  the  church  in  North  Pole  would  be  able  to  go 
self-supporting  by  July,  1991.  Since  then,  the  con- 
gregation has  planned  to  move  up  its  self-support 
status  to  the  first  of  the  New  Year.  Praise  the  Lord! 

Pastor  Harbour  has  been  on  the  field  only  one 
year.  The  North  Pole  work  was  begun  by  Ed  and  Pol- 
ly Jackson  in  1983.  Its  current  membership  is  24. 

Ocala,  Florida. 

Dr.  Charles  Davis'  congregation  will  also  be  arriv- 
ing at  self-support  at  the  beginning  of  the  year. 
Pastor  Davis  has  led  the  church  in  a  building  pro- 
gram this  year  and,  aided  by  the  Yokefellow  men, 
a  beautiful  new  facility  was  dedicated  earlier  this  fEill. 

With  a  current  membership  of  44,  the  church 
looks  back  on  6  years  of  history,  having  begun  as 
a  Bible  study  led  by  Arnold  Kriegbaum,  former 
pastor  and  retired  Dean  of  Students  from  Grace 
College. 

Redlands,  California. 

In  1986  Mitch  Cariaga  graduated  from  Grace 
Seminary  and  moved  back  to  his  home  area  to  plant 
a  church.  He  began  building  his  dream  all  alone. 
Home  Missions  was  asked  to  help  out  for  a  couple 
of  years.  Now,  Pastor  Mitch  and  his  people  have  con- 
tinued to  grow  and  to  work  out  unique  ministries 
in  connection  with  a  wedding  chapel  where  they 
hold  their  services.  Their  attendance  is  currently  in 
the  nineties  and  they  expect  to  leave  the  Home  Mis- 
sions support  roster  on  January  1, 

We  offer  our  congratulations  to  these  churches 
who  join  Makakilo,  Hawaii;  Anchorage,  Alaska;  and 
Royersford,  Pennsylvania,  who  went  self-supporting 
at  the  beginning  of  1990.  They  are  all  grateful  for 
the  help  given  them  by  the  churches  of  the  FGBC 
through  contributions  to  The  Grace  Brethren  Home 
Missions  Council  and  District  Missions  Boards. 


10 


HERALD/  November  15.  1990 


HOME  MISSIONS 


National  Indian 
Heritage  Month 

November  is  National 
Indian  Heritage  Month. 
During  this  month  we 
encouraged  the  pastors 
and  churches  of  the 
Fellowship  to  become  ac- 
tive participants  in  the 
Provider  of  the  Promise 
campaign. 

Since  1946  the  Home 
Missions  Council  has 
been  involved  in  a 
ministry  of  compassion 
to  the  Navajo  Indiam. 
Through  our  Grace 
Brethren  Navajo  Mission 
the  promise  of  hope 
through  Christ  is  offered 
by  programs  of 
evangelism  and  educa- 
tion on  the  Navajo  reser- 
vation, housing  the 
largest  tribe  of  native 
Americans  in  the  United 
States. 

Like  all  Home  Mis- 
sions programs,  the 
Navajo  Mission  must 
develop  its  own  support 
base;  it  must  be  funded 
by  gifts  designated  solely 
for  this  work.  The  "Pro- 
viders of  the  Promise,"  a 
support  group  of  Brethren  interested  in  Navajo 
Ministries,  has  been  established  for  this  purpose. 

By  becoming  a  contributor,  donors  will  be  respon- 
ding to  the  Great  Commission,  assisting  in  bring- 
ing some  of  the  more  than  200,000  Navajo  people 
to  Christ.  They  will  also  provide  young  people  and 
adults  with  a  Christian  education. 

Readers  of  the  Herald  are  invited  to  become  "Pro- 
viders of  the  Promise"  by  making  a  generous  con- 
tribution today  and  regularly  through  their  local 


Back  Row  (left  to  right):  Pat  Harris,  Larry  Edwards,  Scott  Miles, 
Steve  Edmonds.  Mike  Govey.  Gary  Austin.  Front  Row  (left  to 
right):  Wilfred  Jean,  Bob  Belohlavek,  Tim  Marlier,  Don  Bowlin, 
Howard  Immel,  Ed  DeZago.  Alan  Clingan. 


church  or  directly  to  the  Mission  at  Grace  Brethren 
Navajo  Ministries.  Inc.,  Counselor.  NM  87018. 

New  Pastors'  Orientation 

New  Home  Missions  pastors  attended  a  three  day 
orientation  workshop  in  Winona  Lake  October  16-18. 
Five  current  Home  Missions  pastors  and  nine  men 
considering  Home  Missions  work  attended.  The  cur- 
rent pastors  of  Home  Mission  churches  were  Don 
Bowlin,  Rio  Rancho,  NM;  Alan  Clingan,  Greencas- 
tle.  PA;  Steve  Edmonds.  Murrysville.  PA;  Larry 
Edwards,  State  College,  PA;  and  Howard  Immel,  Lon- 
don Ohio. 

Among  the  guests  was  Pastor  Wilfred  Jean  of  the 
Haitian  church  meeting  in  the  facilities  of  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  in  Fort  Lauderdale,  FL.  This 
church  has  made  application  to  become  a  part  of 
the  Home  Missions  family. 

During  the  three  day  seminar,  the  men  received 
an  overview  of  Home  Missions  and  the  Grace 
Brethren  Investment  Foundation.  Members  of  the 
Home  Missions  staff  led  sessions  on  targeting  and 
reaching  the  unchurched,  prayer,  discipleship,  and 
leadership  development. 


HERALD/ November  15.  1990 


11 


FELLOWSHIP  HAPPENINGS 


Personal  Reflections 


/  have  been  encouraged  by  many  to  open  up  a  limited  number 
of  pages  of  the  Herald  m.aga2.ine  to  the  expression  of  opinions 
and  beliefs  regarding  the  baptism  I  membership  issue  in  the 
Grace  Brethren  Church.  No  practical  means  of  such  an 
exchange  has  been  available  to  persons  following  last  year's 
national  conference.  A  forum  plan  was  adopted  at  the  1989 
conference,  but  has  not  been  implemented  in  a  workable 
fashion  to  date.  No  exchanges  which  involve  the  names  of 
other  persons  will  be  included.  The  use  of  the  Herald 
magazine  makes  the  information  available  to  lay  persons  as 
well  as  to  ministers.  No  editing  will  be  done  on  any  of  the 
articles  and  it  is  understood  that  the  material  does  not  have 
the  endorsement  of  the  Herald,  the  Fellowship  or  the  local 
church  —  it  reflects  the  personal  position  of  the  individual 
author.  — Charles  W.  TUrner.  publisher 

Baptism  as  a  Requirement 
for  Church  Membership 

By  James  L.  Boyer 

Probably  the  most  commonly  used  argument  for 
the  acceptance  of  members  into  Brethren 
churches  without  requiring  trine  immersion  is  a 
claimed  distinction  between  "convert  baptism" 
and  "church  membership  baptism".  Put  very 
briefly  the  argument  is  that  Biblical  baptism  was 
for  new  converts,  that  there  is  often  no  connection 
between  that  and  admission  to  a  local  church 
today,  therefore  all  Biblical  arguments  for  baptism 
or  for  mode  of  baptism  as  a  requirement  for  church 
membership  are  inapplicable. 

More  specifically,  the  "open  membership"  posi- 
tion claims  that  there  is  "no  clear  biblical  link" 
between  water  baptism  and  local  church  member- 
ship: therefore  we  must  use  "logical  inferences" 
to  decide.  Within  that  group  there  is  wide 
difference  of  logical  inferences,  some  arguing  that 
there  should  be  no  baptism  at  all  required,  simply 
a  confession  of  faith.  Others,  probably  most  of 
them,  would  at  least  require  immersion,  without 
insisting  on  trine  action. 

Argument  Proves  Tbo  Much 

Before  exploring  the  validity  of  this  claim,  let  it 
be  pointed  out  that  the  same  argument  would  rule 
out  all  Biblical  teaching  for  anything  done  by 
Grace  Brethren  Churches,  since  there  is  no 
"Biblical  authorization"  for  the  banding  together 
of  local  churches  into  a  fellowship,  nor  for  home 
and  foreign  mission  boards,  nor  for  Grace  Schools, 
nor  for  any  program  of  our  Grace  Brethren 
fellowship;  and  the  same  is  true  of  every  other 
church  or  Christian  ministry  in  existence  today. 
The  only  movement  with  "clear  Biblical  authoriza- 
tion" is  the  individual,  autonomous,  local 
congregation  in  each  locality.  Fortunately  most 
people  are  not  consistent  in  their  logic. 

Baptism  and  Church  Membership 

It  is  my  intent  to  show  that  there  is  indeed  a 
Biblical  link  between  Universal  Church  member- 


ship and  local  church  membership,  and  that  the 
link  specifically  involves  the  requirement  of  Chris- 
tian baptism. 

There  are  only  two  ways  in  which  the  word 
"church"  is  used  in  the  NT  (not  including  a  couple 
of  places  where  the  word  is  used  in  a  non-Christian 
sense,  for  the  OT  "congregation"  and  for  the 
political  "assembly"  in  a  Greek  city).  These  two 
"churches"  are  (1)  the  Universal  Church  which  is 
the  body  and  bride  of  Christ,  the  true  Church,  the 
so-called  "invisible"  Church,  and  (2)  the  local 
congregation  of  believers  in  a  city,  a  country,  and 
ethnic  group,  or  which  meets  in  someone's  home. 
References  to  the  Universal  Church  are  few  (chiefly 
Matt.  16:18,  1  Cor.  12,  Eph.  5:25-32).  References 
to  the  local  church  are  many  (too  many  and  too 
commonly  known  to  need  listing). 

What  is  the  relation  between  these  two 
churches?  Simply  put,  they  are  counterparts.  The 
one  is  the  real,  the  true  body  of  believers,  those 
who  genuinely  have  been  transformed  by  grace 
into  His  family.  The  other  is  the  actual  group  of 
"believers"  who  meet  for  worship  and  instruction 
in  any  place.  It  certainly  included  all  the  members 
of  the  THie  Church  in  that  locality,  but  there  would 
be  also  the  "tares",  the  mere  professors  who 
claimed  to  be  part  of  Christ  but  were  not. 

What  were  the  requirements  of  membership  in 
the  Ti^ue  Church?  The  Bible  is  very  explicit.  In 
answer  to  the  crowd  who  on  the  day  of  Pentecost 
(the  "birthday"  of  the  True  Church)  asked  Peter, 
"What  shall  we  do?"  he  answered,  "repent  and  be 
baptized."  The  scriptural  account  continues, 
"those  who  had  received  his  word  were  baptized, 
and  there  were  added  that  day  about  3000  souls" 
(Acts  2:37-41).  In  the  next  verses  the  same  group 
is  called,  "those  who  had  believed."  In  our  termi- 
nology, the  requirement  for  membership  in  the 
TVue  Church  is  salvation  by  faith,  demonstrated 
by  water  baptism. 

What  were  the  requirements  of  membership  in 
the  local  church  at  Jerusalem?  Obviously  it  was 
the  same  as  required  for  the  TVue  Church,  for  there 
was  no  hint  of  a  distinction  nor  of  an  exception. 
The  claim  that  the  Bible  does  not  give  any  re- 
quirements for  local  church  membership  is  sim- 
ply not  true.  And  note  that  not  only  was  baptism 
plainly  included  in  the  requirement,  but  also  that 
it  was  Christian  baptism — by  trine  immersion.  The 
claim  that  we  can  "only  assume"  that  the  baptism 
at  Pentecost  was  trine  immersion  (because  "the 
Bible  doesn't  specifially  say  so"!)  even  though  we 
(Brethren)  agree  that  Christ  taught  trine  immer- 
sion in  the  Great  Commission,  is  to  impugn  the 
character  of  Peter  by  implying  that  he  knew  Christ 
had  commanded  trine  action  but  refused  to  obey 


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FELLOWSHIP  HAPPENINGS 


that  command.  That  is  not  exegesis,  it  is  twisting 
the  scriptures  for  one's  own  purposes. 

Changed  Circumstances 

But  it  is  insisted  that  the  situation  is  different  to- 
day in  two  major  respects:  (1)  that  in  Bible  times  all 
candidates  for  church  membership  were  new  con- 
verts and  had  never  been  baptized;  also.  (2)  that 
there  was  not  a  plurality  of  churches  in  a  given 
locality  (each  with  its  own  mode  of  baptism)  be- 
tween which  the  convert  must  choose.  There  was 
no  such  thing  as  Baptists  wanting  to  join  a  Brethren 
church.  For  better  or  for  worse,  that  is  correct. 

Does  that  mean  that  we  have  a  right  to  relax 
"membership  baptism"  to  include  other  modes, 
but  retain  trine  immersion  for  "convert  baptism"? 
This  seems  to  be  the  "open  membership"  position. 
Let  it  be  noted  that  this  is  a  far  more  drastic 
change  on  the  authority  of  "logical  inference"  than 
anything  we  have  spoken  of  yet.  It  is  the  invention 
of  an  entirely  new  "baptism"  never  hinted  at  in 
scripture,  one  therefore  which  needs  no  Bible 
support  and  could  be  made  to  consist  of  a  simple 
"hand  of  fellowship".  Some  of  the  "open"  advocates 
indeed  insist  that  there  should  be  no  baptism  at 
all  in  the  reception  of  members  into  local 
churches,  a  position  which  is  more  consistent,  but 
of  course  further  yet  from  Brethren  convictions 
concerning  the  Word  of  God. 

Denominational  Distinctives 

Are  denominational  distinctions  and  multi- 
plicity of  church  groups  un-scriptural  and  wrong 
simply  because  they  are  not  mentioned  in  Scrip- 
ture? Admittedly  they  have  often  come  about 
because  of  doctrinal  disagreements  or  errors, 
sometimes  from  some  leader's  lust  for  worldly 
power  or  position  or  riches,  too  often  from 
personality  conflicts.  And  it  is  always  a  wrong 
when  God's  people  cannot  get  along  as  brothers. 
But  also  the  wrong  has  often  been  over-ruled  and 
used  by  God  to  cleanse  His  church  and  to  further 
His  work.  I  believe  we  can  see  a  scriptural  exam- 
ple in  Paul  and  Barnabas  (Acts  15:36-40). 

There  is  no  Biblical  teaching  which  authorizes 
such  divisions  and  groupings,  but  neither  is  there 
any  Biblical  teaching  forbidding  them.  Certainly 
there  is  no  reason  why  autonomous  local  churches 
cannot  cooperate  with  other  churches  with  which 
they  are  in  agreement.  If  they  wish  to  build  a 
denominational  superstructure  for  mutual 
support,  encouragement  and  fellowship  there  is 
nothing  improper  about  that.  In  fact,  it  has  been 
blessed  of  God  again  and  again  in  the  past 
experiences  of  our  own  Grace  Brethren  fellowship. 

It  follows  that  such  a  superstructure  is  depen- 
dent on  those  common  distinctives  which  brought 
those  churches  together  and  characterizes  them. 
If  any  of  those  churches  finds  itself  no  longer  in 
agreement  with  the  basic  distinctives  of  the  group. 


the  honorable  thing  is  to  withdraw.  For  such  a 
church,  or  a  group  of  such,  to  try  to  change  the 
standards  already  used  in  building  the  structure 
is  to  undermine  this  basis  of  cooperation;  it  is 
treachery  and  betrayal. 

A  Warning  from  the  Past 

Dr.  Alva  J.  McClain,  in  a  letter  dated  June  25, 
1959,  clearly  stated  the  historical,  and  some 
resulting  legal,  facts: 

"The  Brethren  Church  is  a  denomination,  in  the  ordinary 
sense  of  that  term,  with  a  legal  charter  of  incorporation 
under  the  laws  of  the  state  of  Ohio  in  1883.  The 
organizers  at  that  time  declared  themselves  and  their 
churches  to  be  'the  true  conservators  of  the  doctrines  of 
the  Brethren  church',  with  no  purpose  'of  secession  or 
departure  from  the  original  church  organized  in  Germany 
in  1708'.  In  the  1940  division,  the  organizers  of  our  pre- 
sent national  conference  (NFBC)  likewise  declared 
themselves  and  their  churches  to  be  the  continuation  of 
the  original  church  of  1708  .  .  .  the  second  general  con- 
ference of  the  Brethren  Church  (1887)  declared  that  "the 
apostolic  idea  of  congregational  church  government 
relates  alone  to  the  incidental  affairs  of  the  congregation, 
and  not  to  doctrinal  practices,  which  must  be  universal." 
The  third  general  conference  (1892)  defined  these  doc- 
trinal practices,  the  first  being  '1.  That  the  ordinance  of 
baptism  is  trine  immersion  only.'.  .  .  Thus  defined,  water 
baptism  has  been  practiced  as  the  Biblical  initiatory  rite 
into  the  Brethren  Church  from  its  beginning  in  1708. 
There  is  no  recorded  official  action  to  the  contrary  until 
the  recent  action  of  the  two  Southern  California  congrega- 
tions. (The  action  of  the  Church  of  the  Brethren  cannot 
be  recognized  because  it  was  under  a  modernistic  and 
apostate  leadership).  The  notion  that  water  baptism 
should  be  observed  as  a  Biblical  command,  but  not  as 
the  required  initiatory  rite  into  the  visible  church,  is  con- 
trary to  both  Biblical  and  church  history.  On  this  point, 
among  all  branches  of  Christendom,  there  is  probably 
no  instance  of  greater  uninimity  in  the  interpretation  of 
Scriptures." 

He  goes  on  to  speak  of  the  legal  jeopardy  brought 
on  by  a  person  "from  a  position  within  a  religious 
organization"  who  would  seek  to  violate  or  destroy 
the  principles  for  which  it  was  established",  or  "to 
alienate  its  funds  and  properties  for  other  purposes 

"No  better  basis  for  a  successful  law  suit  could  possibly 
be  found  than  an  official  departure  from  the  Brethren 
practice  of  trine  immersion  as  a  requisite  for  church 
membership  ....  We  who  are  Brethren  should  be  men 
of  honor,  not  needing  civil  courts  to  decide  questions  of 
ethics." 

It  seems  obvious  then,  that  for  a  Brethren 
church  or  organization  or  person  to  alter  the 
historic  requirement  for  membership  in  the 
Brethren  church,  is  the  most  serious  violation  of 
both  legal  and  ethical  standards  that  it  is  possible 
to  conceive;  it  is  a  criminal  betrayal  of  trust. 


Dr.  James  L.  Boyer  is  Professor  Emeritus  at  Grace 
Theological  Seminary.  Winona  Lake.  Indiana.  For 
many  years.  Dr.  Boyer  taught  Greek  and  New 
Testament  at  the  Seminary. 


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CONTAINING:  MINUTES  OF  THE 

lOlST  ANNUAL  CONFERENCE 

OF  THE 

FELLOWSHIP  OF  GRACE  BRETHREN  CHURCHES 

HELD  JULY  28  -  AUGUST  2,  1990 

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Table  of  Contents 

DISTRICT  CONFERENCES 

Allegheny ^^ 

Arctic    ^ 

East  Central  Florida 53 

Florida  Suncoast 54 

Hawaii °* 

Indiana 55 

lowa-Mldlands   56 

Michigan •  •  •■    56 

Mid-Atlantic 57 

Mountain-Plains 58 

Nor-Cal 58 

Northcentral  Ohio   59 

Northeastern  Ohio 60 

Northern  Atlantic 61 

Northwest 52 

Southern  California-Arizona   63 

South  Florida-Caribbean 64 

Southern  Ohio 65 

Southern 66 

Southwest 66 

Virginia     67 

Western  Pennsylvania 67 

NATIONAL  FELLOWSHIP 

Churches,  Directory  of  Brethren 69 

Districts,  Directory  of 50 

Ministers,  Roster  of 88 

Minutes  of  1990  National  Fellowship- 
Business  Sessions ''3 

Moderator's  Address 5 

Organization  and  Committees 3 

Statistical  Report  21 

NATIONAL  ORGANIZATIONS 

Brethren  Evangelistic  Ministries  48 

Brethren  Missionary  Herald  Company  38 

Brethren  Women's  Missionary  Council  40 

CE  National ^^ 

Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Missions 25 

Grace  Brethren  Home  Missions  Council  31 

Grace  Brethren  Investment  Foundation  34 

Grace  Brethren  Financial  Planning  Service       35 
Grace  Brethren  Men  International  46 

Grace  Schools 35 

National  Fellowship  of  Brethren  Retirement 

Homes,  Inc ^^ 

National  Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren  Ministers  44 
SMM ■*2 


ellowship  of  Grace  Brethren  Churches 

OFFICERS 

Moderator  —  Jerry  R.  Young 

Vice  Moderator/Moderator-Elect  —  David  Plaster 

Conference  Secretary  —  Ken  Koontz  f 

Treasurer  —  Steve  Popenfoose 
Statistician  — 
Fellowship  Coordinator  —  Charles  Ashman 


FELLOWSHIP  COUNCIL 


srator,  ('90:91),  (Ex  OfTicio) 

f  R.  Young 

srator-Elect  ('90:91)  (Ex  Officio) 

srator  ('9i:92) 

i  Plaster 

Moderator  ('89:90)  (Ex  Officio) 

sr  Peugh 

wship  Coordinator 

les  Ashman 

(r  E.  Pifer,  ('91),  Eastern 


Luke  Kauffman,  ('92),  Eastern 
H.  Don  Rough,  ('93),  Eastern 
Ray  Davis,  ('94),  Eastern 
Michael  Funderburg,  ('91),  Central 
James  Custer,  ('92),  Central 
Jesse  Deloe,  ('93),  Central 
John  Mayes,  ('94),  Central 
Larry  Smithwick,  ('91),  Western 
John  Mcintosh,  ('92),  Western 
Greg  Howell,  ('93),  Western 
John  Snow,  ('94),  Western 


COMMITTEES  AND  APPOINTMENTS 


lOWSHIP  COORDINATOR 

irles  Ashman 


AUDITING 

Donald  Eshelman 


INATING  COMMITTEE 

ry  Wedertz,  Chm. 
le  Brubaker 
Guiles 
ry  Gegner 
me  Hannah 
er  Wambold 


ERATOR'S  ADDRESS 
IJITTEE 

er  Peugh  and  two  of  his  selection 

JERSHIP/CREDENTIALS  COMMITTEE 

)ry  Young,  ('91)  Chm. 

Davis,  ('91) 

Thornton, (92) 
srt  MacMillan,  ('92) 
I  Woodruff,  ('93) 

Boehm,  ('93) 

AMENTARY  COMMITTEE 

e  Deloe,  ('91),  Chm. 
Belohlavek,  ('92) 
;  Howell,  ('93) 


RESOLUTIONS  COMMITTEE 

Jim  Poyner,  ('91),  Chm. 
Curt  Miller,  ('92) 
Brian  Smith,  ('93) 

SOCIAL  CONCERNS  COMMITTEE 

(Terminus  -  1993) 
Donald  Shoemaker,  Chm. 
Russell  Ogden 
Bob  Fetterhoff 
John  Teevan 

PASTORLESS  CHURCHES  &  AVAILABLE 
MEN  COORDINATOR 
Greg  Howell 

RETIREMENT  PLANNING  COMMITTEE 

Larry  Chamberlain,  Chm. 
Morgan  Burgess 
James  Custer 
Dewey  Melton 
Charles  Turner 

F.G.B.C.  CHAPLAIN  ENDORSING  AGENT 

Lee  Jenkins 


For  information  regarding  the  national  organizations  and  cooperating  boards  of  e 
Fellowstiip  of  Grace  Brethren  Churches  please  refer  to  the  section  of  this  ann  i 
entitled  "National  Organizations"  beginning  on  page  25 


PAST  MODERATORS 

1940-Charles  H.  Ashman,  Sr* 
1941-L.  S.  Bauman* 
1942-Roy  Patterson* 
1943-Herman  A.  Hoyt 
1944_Russell  D.  Barnard* 
1945— Kenneth  Ashman* 
1946-Bernard  Schneider* 
1947-W.  A.  Ogden* 
1948-Paul  Bauman 
1949-Miles  'Kiber* 
1950-Conard  Sandy* 
1951-Orville  Jobson* 
1952— Arnold  Kriegbaum 
1953-J.  L.  Gingrich* 
1954-R.  Paul  Miller.  Sr* 
1955— Thomas  Hammers 
1956-Bernard  Schneider* 
1957-Miles  T^ber* 
1958-Paul  Dick 
1959-Harold  Etling* 
1960-Ralph  Colburn 
1961-John  Aeby 
1962-Mark  Malles 
1963-Kenneth  Ashman* 
1964-L.  L.  Grubb* 
1965-Richard  Grant 


1966-Glenn  O'Neal* 
1967-Homer  A.  Kent,  Sr* 
1968-Russell  D.  Barnard* 
1969-Wesley  Haller 
1970-William  Tweeddale 
1971-Robert  Collitt* 
1972-Wayne  Beaver 
1973— Charles  Ashman 
1974-Scott  Weaver 
1975-Charles  Turner 
1976-Robert  W.  Thompson 
1977— James  Custer 
1978-David  Hocking 
1979-Jesse  Deloe 
1980-Knute  Larson 
1981 -Luke  Kauffman 
1982-Homer  A.  Kent,  Jr. 
1983-Edwin  Cashman 
1984-Lester  E.  Pifer 
1985— John  Mayes 
1986-'Ibm  Julien 
1987-Dean  Fetterhoff 
1988- John  J.  Davis 
1989-Roger  Peugh 

Year  listed  denotes  the  year  in  which  the  pen 
was  elected  moderator.  (*Denotes  deceased.) 


BONDING  TOGETHER  FOR  MINISTRY 


1990  Moderator's  Address 
by  Roger  D.  Peugh 


gather  with  joy  and  anticipation  here  in 
jreat  historic  city  of  Richmond,  Virginia 
ir  annual  conference  and  especially  to  the 
host  Grace  Brethren  Churches  of 
nond  for  the  warm  welcome  we  have 
ved.  Special  thanks  to  Pastors  Wayne 
lah  and  Dave  Kowalke  and  Coordinator 
iryant  for  the  countless  hours  of  prepara- 
you  have  invested  in  us.  And,  being 
led  myself  and  knowing  what  I  do  about 
len  work,  we  want  to  say  a  special  thanks 
o  your  wives  for  their  tireless  support  at 
(Sides,  to  your  secretary  Morag  Spence, 

0  Childcare  Coordinator  Donna  Mesiano 
ieir  loving  support  and  hard  work, 
have  been  chosen  by  you  to  be  your 
irator  is  a  great  honor.  I  have  been 
oled  by  literally  hundreds  of  you  who  have 
■ed  me  throughout  the  year  that  you  have 
praying  for  me  and  intensely  interested 
e  spiritual  purity,  vitality  and  global 
liveness  of  our  precious  Fellowship  of 
3  Brethren  Churches. 

1  Analysis  of  Our  Situation 

3  my  job  to  analyze  our  situation  and  I 
I  by  first  looking  at  the  very  significant 
.1  context  into  which  God  has  placed  us 
r.  The  Communist  grip  has  been  broken 
inuch  of  Eastern  Europe!  The  Berlin  Wall 
jtory!  On  May  6  I  walked  through  the 
of  real  estate  which  had  been  severed  by 
/all.  I  had  the  privilege,  directed  by  East 
tan  border  Guards,  of  picking  up  this 
of  the  Berlin  Wall.  I  also  got  several  other 
3  -  56  pounds  to  be  exact!  I  never  thought 
Id  see  the  day.  I  stood  there  as  a  teenager 
61-62,  thinking  many  times:  "This  will 
■  open  up  again."  And  now  Germany  is 
ng  to  reunify.  The  barbaric  regime  of 
sescu  in  Romania  has  fallen  and 
plied  thousands  have  turned  to  Christ 
since  them.  Tsams  have  been  preaching 
5  streets  of  Russia  this  past  year,  sharing 
ospel  openly  with  PA  systems.  These  are 
utely  amazing  historic  developments!! 
;lobe  has  also  been  rocked  by  devastating 
quakes  and  natural  catastrophes.  Our 
n  heaven  has  again  made  His  great  love 
jn  by  freeing  untold  millions  from  a  prison 
had  been  in  for  half  a  century.  They  now 
freedom  we  have  long  since  taken  for 
ed!  Multitudes  have  also  suffered 
ndous  pain  this  past  year  as  oxir  God  has 
at  work. 


1.  Some  of  the  positive  things  in  our  FGBC 

But  not  only  in  the  lives  of  interesting  people 
in  exotic  and  faraway  places  has  our  loving 
Father  been  working.  He  has  also  been  doing 
a  highly  significant  work  in  our  midst  as  a 
Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren  Churches. 
Precious  people  have  been  won  to  Christ, 
ruined  lives  have  been  reclaimed  from  the  junk 
heap  of  sin  and  fractured  families  have  been 
reunited  by  our  Lord.  Over  800  have  found 
Christ  because  of  The  Year  of  Youth  Outreach 
started  last  year  at  National  Youth  Conference. 
Seven  new  churches  were  established  by  Home 
Missions  last  year  and  there  are  10  new  Home 
Missions  pastors.  In  this  calendsu-  year  6 
churches  plan  to  go  self-supporting.  The  new 
chiu-ch  in  Anchorage,  Alaska  was  self- 
supporting  within  just  10  months  after 
starting  and  the  combined  Easter  Sunday 
attendances  of  mother  and  daughter  churches 
was  500  higher  than  Easter  a  year  ago!  Grood 
numbers  growth  has  forced  double  services  in 
some  churches  and  many  of  our  facilities  are 
being  maximized  for  the  Great  Commission. 
Hundreds  of  Sunday  school  teachers  have 
faithfully  taught  their  classes  and  seen  many 
come  to  Christ,  grow  in  Him  and  become  active 
in  service.  Youth  and  children's  workers  have 
labored  faithfully  week  by  week,  and  a  host 
of  unrecorded  life-changing  decisions  have 
been  made  in  quiet  corners  across  the  nation. 
VBS  ministries  touched  thousands  this 
summer!  My  own  son  returned  from  a  district 
junior  camp  with  the  remark:  "It  was 
awesome!"  speaking  specifically  of  the 
influence  of  the  Bible  messages  upon  his  life. 
Over  100  from  across  the  country  have  rolled 
up  their  shirtsleeves  together  to  build  at  the 
Navajo  Mission.  Your  sacrificial  giving  has 
sent  out  TIME  and  BARNABAS  teams  who 
have  touched  the  lives  of  thousands  of  others. 
Grace  Seminary  has  seen  a  55  percent  jump 
in  new  M.Div.  applications  over  a  year  ago  at 
this  time.  Dr.  Davis  reports  we  see  the  highest 
interest  expressed  in  the  Seminary  in  10  years. 
Some  district  conferences  were  reported  to 
have  been  outstanding  because  of  God's 
evident  working  in  all  who  attended.  250,000 
Grow  tracts  and  over  10  tons  of  books  from  our 
BMH  publishing  evangelized  and  edified 
countless  thousands  of  readers  here  as  well  as 
beyond  our  shores  this  past  year.  We  are  a  team 
of  churches  in  this  country  which  has 
experienced  great  blessing  -  and  where  we 


have  labored  together  harmoniously  that 
blessing  has  been  greatly  multiplied  by  our 
God. 

God  also  is  working  cross  culturally! 
Missionaries  on  all  of  our  fields  have  had  the 
thrill  of  seeing  people  choose  to  follow  Jesus 
Christ,  become  baptized  and  move  forward  in 
spiritual  growth.  The  Bafio  Grace  Brethren 
Church  in  Bangui,  Central  African  Republic 
had  an  evangelistic  crusade  in  January  and 
followed  this  with  the  bapism  of  900  new 
converts!  There  are  34  Grace  Brethren 
Churches  in  the  city  of  Bangui  alone!  Several 
hundred  Pygmies  were  baptized  in  the  C.A.R. 
Believers  in  Lyon  France,  Aalen,  West 
Germany,  Manila,  Philippines  have  consti- 
tuted themselves  legally  as  churches  and  God 
has  wonderfully  renewed  a  church  in 
Argentina  that  had  been  struggling.  About 
2000  have  come  to  Christ,  been  baptized  and 
a  church  with  15  full-time  workers  has  been 
established  in  Site  B  Cambodian  refugee  ceimp 
on  the  Thai  border  of  Cambodia  through  the 
ministry  of  Cambodian  Pastor  Vek  Huong 
Tking,  a  Grace  Brethren  elder  who  is  a  full- 
time  Campus  Crusade  worker  and  a  member 
of  our  GBC  Long  Beach.  Our  GBC  Long  Beach 
and  some  other  churches  of  the  Southern 
California  district  have  been  vitally  involved 
in  supporting  this  outreach  endeavor  to 
Cambodians  living  in  Thailand.  Senior 
Citizens  have  gone  overseas  to  labor  and  have 
been  greatly  blessed  and  been  a  blessing  to 
many.  Financial  giving  to  Grace  Brethren 
Foreign  Missions  is  excitingly  stronger  than 
ever  before  with  thousands  in  our  FGBC 
sacrificially  involved.  Faithful  growth  in  your 
prayer  support  continues  to  thrill  us  all.  Many 
of  you  have  visited  mission  fields  this  past  year, 
returning  home  with  a  much  deeper  under- 
standing of  the  work  and  a  commitment  to 
pray  and  give  as  never  before. 

God  has  continued  to  be  God  this  past  year 
and  to  show  us  that  He  loves  us!  Though  we 
have  not  deserved  His  kindness,  and  never 
vdll,  He  has  taught  us,  changed  us,  helped  us 
and  used  us  to  bless  others  -  in  spite  of  some 
serious  difficulties.  In  researching  this  list  of 
Grod's  blessings  I  concluded:  It's  been  a  great 
year  in  our  fellowship  of  churches. 

And  by  the  way,  we  must  always  begin 
looking  at  things  from  this  perspective,  for  our 
perspective  determines  what  we  see.  It's  like 
when  you  line  up  your  closest  friends  to  take 
a  picture.  You  forget  and  put  the  sun  behind 
them,  and  when  you  take  the  picture  you  end 
up  with  blackened  silhouettes.  Your  camera 
was  looking  from  the  wrong  perspective  and 
the  image  of  your  friends  was  black!  However, 
when  you  change  your  perspective  and  put 
light  on  the  subject,  you  get  a  great  picture. 

Tbday,  with  God's  good  light  on  the  subject 


we  see  that  Christ  is  still  on  the  throni 
is  still  all-powerful,  still  all-knowing, 
sovereign  and  still  doing  a  superb  job  of  ri 
the  universe.  He  has  also  richly  blessed 
Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren  Churches.  W(, 
His  and  He  will  ultimately  bring  us  to 
perfection  He  has  planned  for  us.  Please  c 
misunderstand!  I  am  not  blaming  the  Lop 
the  things  we  did  wrong  or  left  undone  - 
simply  reminding  us  that  He  has  gracio 
and  sovereignly  blessed  us  this  past  yeaii 
also  has  excellent  solutions  ready  for 
problems  -  solutions  which  He  is  anxio\| 
show  us.  He  has  good  plans  to  bless  us  in  c 
to  make  us  a  blessing  to  many  others. 
2.  Four  major  problems  of  this  past ; 
in  the  FGBC: 

However,  the  job  of  the  Moderator  is  n 
look  at  things  through  rose  tinted  gla 
Problems  and  tensions  force  me  to  tell  you 
all  has  not  been  well.  It  is  my  responsil 
to  assess  our  spiritual  state,  as  fairly 
accurately  as  possible,  and  to  give  prac! 
recommendations  for  improvement 

On  the  one  hand,  because  of  God's  mate' 
grace,  we  are  doing  much  better  thai 
deserve.  On  the  other  hand,  quite  frank 
has  been  a  hard  year  for  many  of  us  ii 
family  of  churches.  There  has  been  much 
and  confusion  and  the  rumormill  has 
working  overtime.  Let  me  briefly  discusi 
clarify  four  major  things: 

1)  The  debate  we  experienced  ove: 
rebaptism/ church  membership  issue  pr 
and  at  last  year's  conference  cont, 
throughout  the  year.  The  rumblings  of  c 
division  have  been  heard  and  we  have; 
deeply  disturbed  by  them. 

2)  Serious  allegations  of  supposed  doc, 
deviation  on  the  part  of  some  profess^ 
Grace  Seminary  have  been  made.  As 
Moderator,  I  investigated  the  charges  an( 
personally  questioned  those  professor; 
had  been  charged  regarding  their  sup 
doctrinal  deviations. 

I  report  to  you  that  the  allegation  that 
Seminary  is  on  a  subtle  drift  away  ft-O) 
inspiration  and  authority  of  the  Bij 
absolutely  untrue.  Tb  a  man  the  fac\ilt 
administration  are  joyfully  committed  w 
reservation  to  the  inspiration  and  aut 
of  the  whole  Bible.  The  whole  facu, 
committed  to  biblical  creation,  believir 
teaching  that  God  created  everything 
nothing  as  literally  reported  in  the  G 
account.  The  charges  of  drift  from  C 
historic  position  on  what  the  Bible  ti 
about  God's  coming  kingdom  and  other 
events  proved  to  be  without  substancf 

Though  Grace  Theological  Seminary 
perfect,   all  faculty  members  demor 


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uestioned  integrity  in  their  commitment 
ir  Lord,  to  the  inerrancy  and  authority  of 
original  text  of  Scripture,  to  the  use  of 
id  principles  of  biblical  interpretation  and 
;he  theological  heritage  of  Grace  as 
essed  in  the  Statement  of  Faith.  In  fact  the 
ied  stance  of  today's  Grace  professors  on 
teral  and  recent  creation  week,  while 
ting  any  accommodation  to  the  theory  of 
iition,  is  much  more  narrow  than  the 
sion  taught  there  50  years  ago.  I  fervently 
gree  with  the  charges  that  Grace 
inary  is  defecting  from  its  historic 
tnmitments  to  God's  inspired  and  perfect 
d  faithfully  interpreted  with  sound 
aeneutics. 

The  membership  debate 
Grace  Seminary 

Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Missions,  and  the 
)pean  Ifeam  in  particular,  have  been  the 
Bt  of  serious  allegations.  The  governing 
•d  of  Trustees  of  the  mission  made  a 
ough  investigation  of  the  charges  and 
limously  reported  that  though  there  were 
3    very    unfortunate    communications 

Iups,  no  insubordination  or  sin  was  or  is 
Ived.  Our  foreign  mission  administration 
(missionary  staff  are  not  drifting  away 
\  our  theological  heritage. 
;]A  number  of  pastors  began  expressing 
t  intention  to  stay  away  from  Richmond 
iiuse  of  the  official  involvement  of 
erence  in  the  Richmond  Project.  They  saw 

consciences  violated  by  being  involved  in 
^ly  assisting  in  the  establishment  of  a 
ch  with  an  "open"  membership  policy.  On 

12,  and  writh  great  reluctance,  the 
)wship  Council  voted  to  cancel  official 
Ivement  of  this  conference  in  the 
mond  Project  because  the  Council  did  not 
t  to  see  Conference  be  the  mechanism  of 
iion  in  our  Fellowship, 
btors  Wayne  Hannah  and  Dave  Kowalke 

Coordinator  Bob  Bryant  and  our  two 
:e  Brethren  Churches  here  in  Richmond, 
ell  as  Project  Coordinator  Lee  Dice  -  sis 
erator  I  express  to  you  our  deep  sorrow 
the  pain  and  confusion  this  decision  has 
ed  all  of  you. 

liblical  Solutions  for  our  Problems: 
^was  a  good  year,  but  it  was  also  a  tough 

for  many.  Brethren,  we  urgently  need 
3  help!  We  have  a  host  of  wonderful  things 
g  for  us,  but  year  after  year  our  unresolved 
ions  are  blocking  the  blessing  of  God, 
ing  our  resources  and  seriously  hindering 
orporate  witness.  The  Lord  has  laid  on  my 
t  three  biblical  absolutes  as  the  direction 
e  solution  for  our  problems, 
ese  three  things  are  the  eternal  basics 
1  to  us  by  the  Holy  Spirit  in  1  Cor.  13:13: 


"And  now  abide  faith,  hope,  love,  these  three; 
but  the  greatest  of  these  is  love."  These  words 
were  written  to  the  Corinthian  church  plagued 
with  serious  carnal  disunity  over  spiritual 
gifts!  The  context  in  Corinth,  in  many  waj^, 
is  similar  to  ours  and  the  solution  they  were 
given  is  so  fitting  for  us  in  our  present 
situation. 
1.  Faith 

First,  it  is  the  hour  to  trust  our  infinite  God 
together!  It  is  not  the  time  to  spread  doubt  and 
pessimism.  God  is  still  alive!  He  is  sovereign 
and  His  excellence  in  managing  our  universe 
is  unexcelled,  including  His  oversight  of  the 
Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren  Churches.  Trust 
every  promise  of  His  perfect  Word  and  rest  in 
His  care.  His  protection  and  His  provision. 
Missionary  candidate  needing  support,  you 
can  Irust  HIM!  Pastor,  needing  help  and 
guidance  for  a  painful  time  in  your  ministry, 
you  can  trust  HIM!  In  a  recent  meeting,  a 
number  of  those  present  said  this  has  been  the 
most  difficult  year  of  their  lives.  Perhaps  you 
are  here  with  that  same  testimony.  Congrega- 
tions having  a  difficult  time  relating  to  your 
church  leadership  -  you  can  trust  God  to  give 
wise  help.  Youth  worker,  Grod  has  all  the 
resources  you  need  for  the  challenge  of  work- 
ing with  broken  young  people  in  this  per- 
missive age!  District  leadership  facing  wide 
open  ministry  challenges,  you  can  trust  our 
God  for  guidance  and  provision!  Grace  Schools, 
Foreign  and  Home  Missions,  CE  National, 
BEM,  BMH,  Men's,  Ladies'  and  Youth 
ministries,  WE  CAN  TRUST  HIM 
TOGETHER  TO  BE  GOD.  HE  WILL  LEAD 
AND  PROVIDE!!  THERE  IS  NO  NEED  TO 
BE  DISCOURAGED  AND  PESSIMISTIC. 
Some  years  ago  it  was  our  privilege  as  a  family, 
along  with  my  parents,  to  visit  the  orphanage 
in  Bristol,  England  which  had  been  estab- 
lished by  George  Mueller.  We  found  a  quote 
there  which  my  Dad  put  on  the  refrigerator 
at  home.  It  reads:  "I  steadily  refuse  to  gratify 
the  devil  by  becoming  discouraged  -  Isa.  41:10." 
Let  me  name  four  things  which  biblical  faith 
does: 

1)  Biblical  faith  in  God  leads  to 
dependence.  Christ  said:  "Without  me,  you 
can  do  nothing"  and  faith  says:  "I  will  trust 
God  to  do  His  work!"  Faith  leads  to  humble 
dependence  on  God,  and  the  dependent 
Christian  prays  and  asks  God  for  the  help  and 
resources  he  needs.  Prayer,  among  other 
things,  is  telling  God  I  love  Him  and  I  really 
trust  Him.  At  the  end  of  this  message 
"Destiny"  will  sing  Eifter  which  we  will  go  to 
prayer  in  small  groups  of  two  and  three.  We 
will  be  praying  together  much  at  this 
Conference  and  living  out  the  conviction  that 
without  Him  we  can  do  absolutely  nothing  to 


please  Him.  We  cannot  find  our  way  in  the 
dark  without  His  help. 

2)  Faith  in  God  leads  to  obedience.  Faith 
in  His  Word  will  drive  us  to  trust  Him  and  then 
to  obey  every  single  directive  His  Word  has 
given.  A  hallmark  of  our  fellowship  of  churches 
is  its  unbending  faith  in  the  absolute  truth  of 
all  of  God's  Word  coupled  with  the  desire  to 
obey  it  all.  I  see  no  evidence  of  a  shift  away 
from  this  commitment  among  us  (though  our 
practice  is  somewhat  different!).  We  are 
obviously  not  agreed  on  some  important  issues 
•  but  in  our  disagreement  we  have  not  said  that 
a  certain  portion  of  the  infinitely  precious 
Word  of  God  is  of  no  valua  Forbid  the  thought! 
Rather  we  say,  humbly,  we  don't  completely 
understand  it  and  study  harder,  learning  from 
one  another  in  the  process. 

3)  Faith  in  God  rests  the  past  with  Him. 
The  decisions  of  previous  Conferences  were 
much  prayed  over  and,  by  faith,  we  must  accept 
the  fact  that  the  Lord  sovereignly  directed  the 
outcomes  of  1964  and  1989.  We  prayed  for  His 
will  to  be  done,  we  agonized  together  over  the 
matter,  and  now  we  can  and  we  must  rest  con- 
fidently in  the  fact  that  He  did  indeed  direct  us. 

4)  Faith  in  God  confidently  anticipates 
His  help  in  problems.  The  great  God  who 
opened  the  Berlin  Wall  9  months  ago  is  the 
same  almighty  and  all-wise  God  who  can  break 
down  the  walls  which  have  been  erected 
between  us.  According  to  James  1,  let  us  ask 
Him  for  the  wisdom  we  need  to  find  the 
solutions  we  do  not  have.  He  tells  us  that  if 
we  ask  IN  FAITH,  unmixed  with  doubt.  He 
will  joyfully  give  us  His  wisdom. 

2.  Hope 

Our  second  absolute  and  lasting  value  is 
Hope.  What  is  hope?  We  hope  our  picnic  doesn't 
get  rained  out.  We  hope  the  farmer  has  a  good 
harvest  at  the  end  of  the  summer.  We  hope  the 
new  shirt  fits.  But  this  vague  uncertain  hope 
which  is  dependent  on  stmshine,  good  fertilizer 
or  an  accurate  guess  of  someone's  shirt  size  is 
not  the  hope  the  Bible  means  here.  The  hope 
of  the  Christian  is  sure  and  certain  -  Christ 
is  coming  again.  Amen?  Recent  world  events 
hint  that  His  coming  may  be  very  soon!  Christ 
will  finish  what  he  started!  Christ  wiU  solve 
our  problems,  one  way  or  the  other.  He  will 
either  use  us  significantly  as  a  fellowhip  of 
churches  in  the  90's,  or  He  will  take  us  out  of 
the  way  so  that  He  can  use  others!  Christian 
hope  gives  a  steady  light  at  the  end  of  the 
tunnel. 

I  know  something  about  a  dark  tunnel.  Just 
10  years  ago  right  now,  following  the  peiinful 
division  of  the  Stuttgart  church,  I  suffered  a 
period  of  despair  for  about  4  months.  My 
prolonged  focus  on  the  circumstances  of  the 
problem  only  pushed  me  deeper  into  despair 


-  and  then  I  began  lesirning  to  look  for  h< 
apart  from  the  immediate  circumstances  -  hi 
found  only  in  God  himself. 

lb  focus  on  the  problems  and  the  failurei 
people  only  increased  my  pessimism,  lb  fa 
on  Christ  Himself  brought  light  and  hop 
began  to  learn  the  practical  importance 
obeying  Philippians  4:8  to  meditate  constai 
on  things  which  are  true,  lovely,  noble,  p\ 
of  good  report,  virtuous  and  praiseworthy.  ( 
day  late  in  the  fall  of  1980  a  verse  of  Script; 
met  the  problem  and  God's  truth  turned  on 
lights  in  my  heart  again.  That  verse  was: '" 
Lord  has  given,  the  Lord  has  taken,  bles 
be  the  Name  of  the  Lord."  Our  God. 
sovereign.  God  directed  all  of  those  preci 
people  away  from  the  Stuttgart  church  to  1 
me  begin  learning  something  about  His  H : 
in  my  affairs.  He  restored  my  hope  -  and  I  ■ 
that  His  promise  to  never  leave  me  nor  fors< 
me  had  been  true  all  along,  I  just  had  i 
grasped  it. 

I  believe  that  our  Fellowship  of  churches  j 
well  be  suffering  with  depression.  Many  f 
have  spoken  with  me  seem  to  have  lost  h» 
Brethren,  may  I  reverently  and  confidel 
say:  Our  God  has  not  gone  to  sleep!  He  ^ 
been  watching  and  working  among  us  fron  ] 
beginnings  including  this  past  yesir.  Hei 
heard  our  groanings  and  our  prayers.  At 
these  things  have  happened  to  us  for  some  ;« 
purpose.  There  is  no  reason  to  lose  hope  i 
there  is  no  reason  to  manipulate  peoplo 
situations  to  accomplish  what  I  might  pen:ii 
to  be  God's  will  for  them.  He,  who  began  a  na 
work  in  us,  will  complete  it  until  the  di  d 
Jesus  Christ  (Phil.  1:61  This  is  not  a  ca  a 
passive  inactivity  but  rather  a  call  to  s,ee.<i 
as  ultimately  responsible  for  His  churclfll 
bought  her.  He  owns  her  and  He  is  perfei  o) 
her  This  is  the  crucial  perspective  which  it 
(jod's  light  on  the  subject. 

If  I  am  filled  with  evil  stispicions  li 
interpret  everything  my  Christian  brna 
does  with  the  eyes  of  the  cynic,  imagining  jl 
to  have  sinister  motives  in  all  that  he  d  i 
am  sinning!  This  perspective  chooses  ta 
only  the  blackened  silhouette  of  a  brottj 
imagines  that  a  fellow  Christian  is  only  le 
with  devious  and  wicked  motives,  ii 
discredits  the  certain  work  of  God's  Spi ;  i 
him. 

The  Apostle  I^ul  did  not  view  other  bel: « 
in  this  way.  In  Romans  15:14  he  s£iid:  "I  r  3fi 
am  confident  concerning  you,  my  bret  i 
that  you  also  are  full  of  goodness,  filled  n 
all  knowledge,  able  also  to  admonisl* 
another."  Where  did  their  fullness  of  goon 
come  from?  From  the  Lord.  Where  did  ii 
knowledge  and  their  counselling  ability  ^ 
from?  From  the  Lord!  Paul  chose  firs  a 
foremost  to  focus  on  what  God  was  doigl 


he  life  of  his  fellow-believers.  When  he  met 
new  believer,  I  believe  he  did  not  start  that 
slationship  from  the  perspective  of  cynical 
listrust,  but  rather  with  the  confidence  that 
iod  was  at  work  in  his  brothers.  And  he  not 
aly  saw  that  and  thought  it,  HE  TOLD 
HEM  HE  SAW  IT!!! 

A  study  of  1  Cor  1:4-9;  2  Cor.  7:4  &  13-16 
lows  he  had  this  confident  hope  of  God's 
orking  in  the  Corinthians.  In  2  Thess.  1:3-5 
e  also  read:  "We  are  bound  to  thank  God 
ways  for  you,  brethren,  as  it  is  fitting, 
!cause  your  faith  grows  exceedingly,  and  the 
ve  of  every  one  of  you  all  abounds  toward 
ich  other,  so  that  we  ourselves  boast  of  you 
nong  the  churches  of  God  for  your  patience 
id  faith  in  aU  yovir  persecutions  and  tribula- 
)ns  that  you  endure,  which  is  manifest 
idence  of  the  righteous  judgment  of  God,  that 
u  may  be  counted  worthy  of  the  kingdom  of 
xi,  for  which  you  also  suffer."  Paul  told  the 
lessalonians  of  his  joy  over  God's  working  in 
em,  and  he  boasted  about  God's  working  in 
em  behind  their  backs, 
fhis  is  a  vital  part  of  the  practical  solution 
our  despair  as  a  fellowship  of  churches.  Let 
learn  from  the  example  of  the  Apostle  Paul 
d  make  the  choice  to  first  look  for  God's 
ident  working  in  our  brother  or  sister 
mndly,  let  us  tell  them  we  see  it.  Thirdly, 
us  talk  about  God's  working  in  them  behind 
!ir  backa  (By  the  way,  husband,  when  is  the 
t  time  you  told  your  beloved  wife  you  saw 
d  evidently  working  in  her  life  and  boasted 
)ut  His  work  in  her  to  others?  Wife,  when 
i«  you  told  your  husband  you  saw  Christ 
rking  in  him  and  let  others  know  how 
Jikful  you  are  for  it?  F^ents,  tell  your 
ieving  children  you  see  Christ  in  them'! 
lat  God  wants  in  us  as  a  fellowship  of 
uxhes.  He  also  wants  for  our  homes!), 
his  perspective   reminds   me   of  a   very 
ctical  illustration  my  father  once  used  in 
'home  church  of  Harrah,  Washington.  One 
i  he  brought  a  huge  piece  of  white  paper 
>>  class  with  a  black  dot  up  in  one  comer 
•he  course  of  the  Sunday  School  lesson,  he 
li  up  that  paper  and  said:  "What  do  you 
•"  One  of  us  very  wise  young  men  in  the 
i  row  raised  his  and  and  said:  "I  see  a  black 
I'  My  father  asked:  "Doesn't  anyone  see  the 
te  paper?"  We  sat  in  sheepish  silenca 
de  biblical  perspective  of  confident  hope 
\3  for  the  white  paper  -  looks  for  God's  hand 
Iwk  in  the  life  of  my  Christian  brother  and 
;r  Catch  them  doing  something  good  and 
^em  you  see  it.  Let's  pray  for  the  boldness 
►  at  this  conference  to  tell  our  brother  or 
sr  how  happy  we  are  about  God's  evident 
.ting  in  them!  Instead  of  gossip  sessions  in 
hallways,  let's  be  found  encouraging  each 
ir  and  boasting  about  God's  work  in  each 

I  9 


other  behind  our  backs!  Let's  huddle  for  times 
of  prayer  and  rejoicing  in  the  halls. 

Now,  don't  get  me  wrong.  The  black  dots  are 
still  there,  and  they  still  have  to  be  dealt  with. 
But  Christ  commanded  that  this  confrontation 
be  done  face  to  face,  not  behind  backs  fMatt. 
18:15-18).  The  purpose  of  that  confrofitation 
is  the  restoration  of  my  brother!!  SEEN  FROM 
THIS  PERSPECTIVE  OF  CONFIDENT 
HOPE,  THE  BLACK  DOTS  ARE  NOT  THE 
CENTER!  Christ  and  His  work  in  the  other 
person  are  the  center  of  my  perspective  -  and 
that  gives  us  hght  and  hope  when  confronta- 
tion is  needed.  And  sharing  with  other 
believers  that  we  see  God  working  in  them 
does  tremendous  things  to  bind  us  together  in 
Christ,  encouraging  us  to  ministry.  Just  tell 
me  how  you  would  feel  if  the  Apostle  Paul 
would  walk  up  to  you  today  and  say:  "I'm 
confident  that  God's  at  work  in  you!"  Just  tell 
me  how  you  would  feel  about  ftul? 

3.  Love 

The  third  thing  we  have  in  our  text  is  that 
great  bibUcal  word;  Love!  "FAITH,  HOPE,  and 
LOVE.  Let's  rescue  this  wonderful  biblical 
word  back  from  the  enemy  who  has  twisted 
and  perverted  it.  I  am  not  ashamed  to  say  the 
biblical  word  love.  I'm  not  ashamed  to  tell 
people  I  love  them  and  I  don't  believe  any  of 
us  should  be.  Christians  committed  to  the 
Bible  don't  mean  some  kind  of  warm  feeling 
or  sweet  sentimentality  or  ecumenical 
compromise  when  they  use  this  word.  Christ 
said  that  to  love  God  and  to  love  our  neighbors 
is  THE  GREATEST  COMMANDMENT  OF 
THE  LAW,  the  kingpin  of  the  Old  Testament. 
God's  Spirit  through  Paul  said  that  love  is  the 
fulfillment  of  the  law  (Romans  13:8-10). 

The  Bible  teaches  that  six  good  things  are 
worthless  without  biblical  love.  Here  in  1  Cor. 
13:1-3  are  five  of  them:  first,  eloquence  without 
love  is  just  irritating  noise;  second,  great 
insight  and  wisdom  are  empty  bubbles  without 
biblical  love;  third,  visionary  faith  which  can 
remove  mountains  is  valueless  without  bibhcal 
love;  fourth,  generosity  which  motivates  one 
to  give  it  all  away  is  an  empty  shell  without 
biblical  love;  fifth,  martyrdom  -  the  sacrifice 
of  one's  own  life  for  a  cause  -  is  a  waste  without 
biblical  lova  Revelation  2  adds  a  sixth,  name- 
ly that  theological  orthodoxy  and  correct  prac- 
tices without  bibUcal  first-love  fall  under  God's 
judgment.  Brethren,  if  it  is  that  important, 
then  we  must  passionately  rediscover  what  it 
means  to  live  out  this  directive  of  our  Lord. 
A.  First  we  need  to  love  God  -  seek  liim 
fervently,  daily  and  live  only  for  Him.  At  last 
year's  conference  we  were  called  to  commit- 
ment. Love  for  God  commits  to  put  Him  above 
everyone  and  e\'erything  -  It  motivates  a  joyful 
servant  spirit  which  seeks  to  obey  every  single 


directive  He  gave  us  to  follow.  It  motivates  us 
to  CtasUike  purity  in  every  thought,  m  every 
word    and    in    every    deed    Brethren     o- 
thoughts  cannot  be  dominated  by  God  s  Word 
and  fhe  wicked  mindset  of  TV  cnme  and 
violence.  Many  foreign  beUevers  visiting  in  our 
Country  have  been  appalled   at  the   grea 
American  love  affair  with  TV  entertainmen 
and  material  pleasures.  Our  visitors  are  most 
shocked  to  see  many  true  believers  swept  along 
^^h  the  tide.  Many  who  find  15  minutes  a  day 
in  God's  Word  and  in  prayer  an  impossiblity, 
hink  nothing  of  15  hours  of  TV  a  week^ 
Runaway  personal  indebtedness  due  to  greedy 
pursuit  of  this  world's  trinkets  is  causing  a 
landslide   of  bankruptcies   nationwide.    As 
followers  of  Christ,  we  are  to  march  m  step 
with  God's  word,  rather  than  keep  pace  «ath 
a  world  running  fast  and  far  from  God.  Let  s 
invest  our  minds,  our  time,  our  resources  and 
our  lives  for  ONE  thing:  Loving  God  and 
bringing  Him  glory. 

B  We  also  need  to  biblically  love  our  brothers 
and  sisters.  Christlike  "brothering  and  sister- 
ing"  means  that  we  will  pray  for  and  seek  the 
highest  good  of  fellow  believers.  We  will  give 
a  call  to  encourage.  We  will  send  a  note.  We 
will  bind  up  the  wounds  and  cheer  the  faint- 
hearted. But,  since  biblical  love  is  perfectly 
balanced  and  rejoices  in  the  truth  we  will  also 
admonish  the  wayward;  we  will  kindly  but 
directly  confront  those  in  sin;  we  will  gently 
but  firmly  correct  and  discipline  the  rebellious. 
Whom  the  Lord  loves.  He  chastens,  and  if  we 
are  Christlike,  we  must  be  ready  not  only  to 
give  a  hug,  but  to  gently  speak  words  which 
L  hard  to  hear  -  face  to  face  to  the  offender. 
Biblical  love  will  lead  us  to  stop  evil  suspicions, 
to  stop  sinful  judging  and  gossip  and  will  drive 
us  to  go  to  others  in  order  to  help  them  and 
to  build  them  up. 

This  mandate  to  be  men  and  women  ot 
biblical  faith,  biblical  hope  and  biblical  love 
must  become  practical  in  our  fellowship  ot 
churches.  We  have  dissipated  countless  hours 
and  untold  energy  on  conflict.  However,  none 
of  us  has  any  more  time  and  spiritual  energy 
to  expend  on  anything  but  the  Great  Commis- 
sion The  vote  of  last  year's  conference  made 
the  clear  statement  that  most  of  us  in  our 
Fellowship  do  not  desire  to  divide  over  the 
issue  of  rebaptism  and  church  membership.  A 
great  many  of  you  have  told  me  in  the  course 
of  this  year:  "Roger,  we  are  tired  and  wea^J 
of  the  conflict  with  its  evil  suspicions,  its  cW 
secretive  meetings,  the  continued  striving. 

A  very  small  group  in  our  midst  has 
theological  convictions  of  conscience  which 
apparently  hinder  them  fi-om  continuing  to 
iovfully  cooperate  in  harmonious  mimstry  with 
those  in  our  Fellowship  whose  interpretations 


are  not  identical  to  theirs.  I  have  been  assure 
that  they  intend  to  continue  to  tight  to 
conviction  on  these  issues.  .     .       .      . 

I  repeat  the  obvious:  The  majority  of  oi, 
churches  and  our  leaders  desire  to  remw 
toeether  in  cooperative  mimstry  under  tl 
conditions  of  the  1964  Conference  decisio 
Most  of  those  with  a  "closed  Practice  a: 
willing  to  accept  and  minister  with  the: 
whose  position  and  practice  is  oper 
something  we  have  been  doing  together  no 
with  no  basic  change,  for  26  years  There  is :  , 
sinister  plan  to  push  our  whole  fellowship  ir 
an  open  position  and  practice. 

This  is  the  hour  for  faith  in  our  great  & 

confident  hope  in  God's  working  and  God  s  Ic 

for  our  brothers  which  leads  us  to  resolve  t 

conflict.  I  believe  the  Bible  teaches  us  we  c 

and  ought  to  resolve  this  and  that  all  of  us  c 

continue  in  cooperative  ministy  together.  1 1 

no  biblical  mandate  to  separate  over  the  fc 

of  issue  which  is  involved.  Let  us  biblics 

reconcile  our  differences  and  begin  to  m 

ahead  again,  believing  that  God  will  guide 

However,  Brethren,  with  great  heavines 

heart  I  state  publicly  to  us  all  what  I  have  ( 

some,  face-to-face,  who  told  me  it  is  their  de 

to  keep  striving  over  these  issues:  It  i 

evident  that  biblical  reconciliation,  clear 

spiritual  unity  and  harmonious  coopera 

i^nistry  are  not  possible  because  of  differei 

on  the  rebaptism  and  church  member. 

issue,  then  the  sooner  there  is  a  grac 

separation  between  us,  the  better  it  will  b 

all  concerned.  By  "gracious separation  In 

that  we  will  make  an  organizationa   b) 

with  each  other  but  we  will  keep  talkir 

each  other  and  treating  each  other  Witt 

love  and  mutual  respect  charactensfc 

mature  men  and  women  of  God. 

First,  God  is  concerned.  He  is  not  gloi' 

in  the  Church  when  we  carnally  strive  ag 

each  other.  He  has  equipped  us  with  His 

in  order  that  we  might  be  spiritually  owi 

as  there  is  unity  in  the  triune  Godhead  ( 

17-21-23).  The  Glory  of  God  in  our  midst 

be  the  very  highest  priority  in  ^1  of  our  h 

Anything  that  falls  short  of  His  glory 

and  must  be  dealt  with.  Tbday  I  call  th 

us  who  have  sinned  and  who  have  not 

with  it  to  repent  and  to  seek  God  s  forgiv 

Then  go  to  your  brother  and  cleanse 

relationship  with  him.  This  is  no  tin 

waiting  until  the  other  person  comes  t 

We  must  humble  ourselves  before  God  ai 

Brethren  and  take  the  initiative  to  resol 

existing  conflicts  we  are  aware  of  We 

have  a  passion  that  God's  glory  be  restc 

our  midst  where  it  has  been  tarnished 

sin  The  honor  of  His  Name  is  attache., 

and  the  credibility  of  our  witness  is  at 


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Second,  each  side  is  concerned.  Neither 
ide  is  edified  and  built  up,  rather  both  are 
eing  injured  and  torn  down  by  the  strife 
leither  group  can  focus  fully  on  obedience  to 
le  Great  Commission  while  they  are  wasting 
recious  time  and  spiritual  resources  on 
jnflict. 


Third,  those  caught  in  the  middle  are 
urt  and  concerned.  Missionaries  overseas 
-e  demoralized  by  the  fight  much  like  the 
jyastated  children  of  divorced  parents.  You 
in't  know  how  we've  wept  overseas  over  the 
■oblems  in  the  States.  National  churches  are 
atching  with  anxiety  and  intense  interest, 
n  African  pastor  in  Bangui  recently  asked 
GBC  pastor  visiting  there:  "How  are  mother 
id  father  doing?"  (meaning  how  are  we  do- 
g  in  the  FGBC  who  have  parented  the  huge 
lowship  of  churches  in  Africa).  He  said-  "I 
ve  heard  that  mother  and  father  are  fighting 
d  might  get  a  divorce.  Please  tell  them  that 
;hey  do,  it  will  tell  us  here  that  the  way  to 
ve  our  differences  is  to  simply  get  a  divorce" 
ace    Brethren    seminary    students    are 
tching  how  we  resolve  this  conflict.  We  have 
eady  lost  some  tremendous  future  leaders 
other    denominations    and    para-church 
listries  because  they  lost  heart  for  ministry 
ong  us  as  they  observed  the  conflict  in  our 
1st.  Others  are  right  now  in  the  throes  of 
decision  about  where  they  will  invest  their 
rs  in  future  ministry. 

iurth,  the  watching  world  is  vitally 
Icemed  about  our  solving  the  conflicts 
have 

[  The  watching  world  is  also  waiting  for 
\  s  love  through  us.  We  are  commanded  to 
'  God,  then  fellow-believers  and  thirdly  to 
;  Chnstlike  love  for  the  lost  He  died  to 
pm.  Do  we  really  love  the  lost  of  this  world 
I    God's    selfless,    compassionate    love'' 
iiren,   we   stand   before   unprecedented 
irtunities  to  share  the  Gospel  and  plant 
fches  nationwide  and  worldwide 
is  a  world  of  more  open  doors  now  than 
Ibefore  I  travelled  16  days  in  May  with 
Iral    others    through    E.     Germany 
loslovakia,  Hungary  and  Romania.  The 
)se  of  our  visit  was  ministry  as  well  as 
estigate  what  God  is  doing  over  there  We 
3d  to  learn  if  we  as  a  Fellowship  and 
on  have  work  to  do  in  evangelism,  leader 
ng  and  church  planting  behind  what 
o  be  called  the  Iron  Curtain.  Everywhere 
mt  we  found  the  doors  wide  open  and 
>elievers  anxious  for  us  to  send  in  teams 
kers  to  reach  the  lost  in  their  countries 
establish  new  churches.  A  TIME  team 
»ted  for  Romania  for  next  summer  Our 
Prance  church  sent  a  ministry  team  to 

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Romama  in  June  and  the  German  churches 
are  bonding  together  to  send  a  ministry  team 
to  former  East  Berlin  in  October  We  can  now 
freely  get  the  Gospel  into  Eastern  Europe's 
bewildered  and  spiritually  hungry  millions, 
further  millions  in  western  Europ«,  Asia 
Africa  and  Latin  America  languish,  waiting 
for  us  to  cease  our  conflict  and  to  bring  them 
the  Gospel.  Fteople  everywhere  need  the  Lord" 
Do  we  really  care?  We  must  bond  together  for 
ministry  -  to  love  the  lost  beyond  our  borders 
to  Him! 

It's  a  great  thing  to  send  missionaries  to 
faraway  places  to  share  Christ  in  exotic  sur- 
roundings. But  it  is  just  as  glorious  and  urgent- 
ly needed  that  we  share  Christ  with  people  this 
week  here  in  Richmond,  and  next  week  in  your 
home  town.  Millions  across  this  land  need  the 
Lord  we  know  so  well.  Without  fervent 
evangelism  and  churh  planting  here  in  North 
America,  there  are  some  serious  limits  impos- 
ed on  our  mvolvement  in  global  outreach  Are 
we  ready  and  willing  to  reach  out  and  love  the 
lost  right  around  us? 

I  make  the  following  practical  recommenda- 
tions. Be  sure  to  view  these  recommendations 
in  the  light  of  the  commendations  given  at  the 
outset  of  the  message. 
I  appeal  to  each  individual  to: 
1)  Commit  to  the  abiding  Biblical  values  of 
taith  in  our  great  God,  hope  because  of  His  cer- 
tain work  in  our  world  and  our  Christian 
brother,  and  biblical  Christlike  love  which  is 
both  gentle  and  firm,  kind  and  confi-ontiva 

2)  Tb  commit  anew  to  personal  holiness  and 
to  a  passion  to  become  Christlike  in  every  area 
of  your  personal  conduct. 

3)  'lb  commit  to  personally  share  the  Gospel 
regul^ly  with  unsaved  people  everywhere  you 
can.  Personal  evangelism  must  become  a 
regul^  prayer  burden  and  passion  of  our  daily 
lives.  Smg  the  prayer  chorus  every  day  "Lord, 
lay  some  soul  upon  my  heart  and  love  that  soul 
through  me,  and  may  I  humbly  do  my  part  to 
win  that  souJ  to  thee." 

4)  Tb  commit  to  avoid  evil  suspicioning  Let's 
not  put  the  most  negative  interpretation  on 
everything  we  hear.  Give  fellow  believers  the 
benefit  of  the  doubt,  just  like  you  would 
appreciate  having  the  same  fi-om  them.  Check 
out  rumors  carefully  and  personally  before 
being  forced  by  the  facts  to  conclude  that  a 
brother  is  driven  by  evil  motives. 

5.  lb  commit  to  looking  for  God's  good  work 
m  your  Brother  and  Sister,  and  then  tell  them 
you  see  It;  boast  as  Paul  did  about  God's  work 
in  others  behind  their  backs. 

6)  lb  commit  to  biblically  confi-onting  those 
who  are  sinning  face  to  face  with  gentleness 
and  firmness,  according  to  the  biblical  direc- 
tives m  Matt.  5:18,  Gal.  6:1  and  2  Tim.  2:24-26. 


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Mayes,  Chairman 

9  Report  on  the  progress  in  developing  the 
forums  for  discussion  of  the  Baptism- 
Church  Membership  and  related  issues  as 
directed  by  last  year's  conference, 
Fellowship  Council  . 

10  Report  on  Fellowship  Council  activities 
■  and  the  time  and  place  of  the  1991  and 
future  conferences,  Charles  Ashman, 
Fellowship  Coordinator 

11.  Additional  Reports 

12.  Unfinished  business 

13.  New  business 

14.  Installation  of  the  1991  conference  officers 

15.  Adjournment  (sine  die) 
Ed  Cashman  reported  for  the  Nominating 

Committee.  The  following  were  presented  tor 
nomination:  Office  of  Moderator-Elect:  James 
Dixon  and  David  Plaster;  Fellowship  Council: 
Western  Region  -  David  Mitchel  John  Snow, 
Glen  Shirk;  Central  Region  -  Steve  Peters, 
Tterrance  Taylor,  John  Mayes;  Eastern  Region 
-  Steve  l^ylor,  Ray  Davis,  Emory  Young. 

A  motion  prevaUed  to  place  these  names  in 
nomination.  Additional  nominations  were  made 
from  the  floor  Moderator-Elect  ^  Charles 
Turner;   Eastern   Region   -   Jay   Fretz,   Jett 

Thomley  ,  ... 

A  motion  prevailed  that  the  nominations 
cease.  The  election  was  then  carried  out. 

The  following  appointments  were  announced 
by  Charles  Ashman  in  behalf  of  the  Fellowship 
Council.  Conference  Secretary,  Ken  Koontz; 
Conference  Treasurer,  Steve  Popenfoose,  Con- 
ference Statistician,  Sherwood  Durkee. 

A  motion  prevailed  to  ratify  these 
appointments.  . 

Charles  Ashman  gave  the  list  of  appoint- 
ments of  Conference  Committees. 


STRATEGY  COMMITTEE 

Jerry  Young  presented  the  following  report  | 
the  Strategy  Committee. 

Introduction 

A  Masterplan  for  the  Fellowship  of  Gri: 
Brethren  Churches  was  approved  by  delega* 
at  Annual  Conference  last  year.  Adoption  of ' ! 
report  included  the  recognition  that  everyth  ^ 
is  "written  in  pencil,  not  ink."  Goal  refinemt 
and  implementation  is  a  continmng  w! 
assigned  to  the  Strategy  Committee.  The  gci 
of  the  Fellowship  Masterplan  can  be  achieve(  a 
each  church,  district  and  organization  revi  j 
the  goals  and  determines  on  which  goals  t 
will  focus  their  energy  and  resources. 


CONFERENCE  COMMITTEE 
APPOINTMENTS 
Moderators  Address  -  Roger  Peugh  and  two 
of  his  selection. 

Parliamentary  -  Jesse  Deloe  ('91)  Chm.,  Bob 
Belohlavek  ('92),  Greg  Howell  ('93); 
Resolutions  -  Jim  Poyner  ('91),  Curt  Miller 
('92),  Brian  Smith  ('93). 
Pastorless  Churches  /  Available  Men  -  Greg 

Howell 

Auditing  -  Donald  Eshelman 
Membership /Credentials  -   Emory   Young 
(■91)  Chm  ;  Ray  Davis  ('91);  Dan  Thornton  (92), 
Robert  MacMillan  ('92);  Paul  Woodruff  (  93), 
Ron  Boehm  ('92).  ,„„o>r^       u 

Social  Concerns  -  (Tferminus  -  1993)  Donald 
Shoemaker  Chm.,  Russell  Ogden,  Bob 
Fetterhoff,  John  Tfeevan 
Retirement  Planning  Committee  -  Larry 
Chamberlain  Chm.,  Morgan  Burgess,  James 
Custer  Dewey  Melton  and  Charles  Turner. 


Progress  Report  j 

1  The  Strategy  Conunittee  gathered  the- 
visory  Group  during  the  1989  Conference, 
purposes  of  goal  refinement  and  implemei 
tion  Using  a  workshop  format,  members  d  i 
Group  provided  written  reports  on  each  olgj 
six  objectives  in  the  Masterplan.  | 

2  The  Committee  met  again  in  Winona  J 
on  November  16  - 17  to  initiate  implement;  l 
strategies.  The  meeting  included  a  workmi '. 
sion  with  leaders  of  cooperating  organiza  i 
in  the  Fellowship.  Regional  meetings  r 
established  to  encourage  implement 
strategies  at  the  district  level.  Projected 
and  places  are  as  follows:  .,  „,.    .^d 

Eastern -Harrisburg,  PA-April  3/4   19t 
Central  -  Winona  Lake,  IN-October  9/10 1 
Western -Los  Angeles,  CA-February  . 

1991 
3.  The  Elizabethtown  GBC  hosted  the  Es 
regional  meeting  as  scheduled,  with  20  pe 
in  attendance.  Evaluation  of  the  meetings 
attending  is  very  positive.  District  rep 
tatives  were  able  to  give  input  to  the  bti 
Committee  and  executives  of  the  Fellc 
organi2ations.  Each  representative  now  h 
tools  to  begin  implementing  the  strategy  ui 
own  districts.  The  meeting  cost  of  $3,b/ 
almost  entirely  borne  by  districts,  church 
conferees. 


4  The  Committee  met  again  on  July  27 
sider  recommendations  for  goal  refmeniei 
newly  refined  Masterplan  is  attached  i 
report. 

5.  A  new  member  will  be  appointed  to ) 
Tbm  Julien.  It  is  recommended  that  there 
member  from  each  region,  and  that  Ed  1 
be  retained  as  a  consultant.  Accordingly 
Plaster  will  leave  the  committee  m  19 
Jerry  Young  will  leave  in  1992. 


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lASTERPLAN 

f  the  Fellowship  of 

race  Brethren  Churches 

Sis,  1990^'"""°^"'^  ^^  Fellowship  Council 
In  the  light  of  the  needs  of  our  world,  the  con- 
rns  within  our  churches,  and  the  mandates 

T  I'u   y,^^^  ^^'^^^^  Committee  recom- 
snds  the  following  purpose  statement,  six  ob- 
tives  and  goals  for  the  1990's.  We  believe  the 
lowing  dreams  reflect  the  kind  of  Fellowshin 
^desire  in  the  year  2000  AD...a  Fellowship 
th  alive  with  faith  and  pleasing  to  our  Lord 
JRPOSE  STATEMENT 
e  Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren  Churches 
ists  to   Encourage   and   Enable   Member 
arches  in  Equipping  and  Uniting  the  Saints 
Fulfilling  the  Great  Commission. 
Continuing  Objectives  of  FGBC 
Tb  encourage  personal  fellowship  with 
Jesus  characterized  by  love  and  obedience 
to  His  Word. 

LipTs^r  '"""^'  '^^"^^"^""  ^"'^ 

lb  disciple  leaders  for  present  and  future 

ministries  throughout  the  Fellowship 

To   plant    Grace    Brethren    Churches 

world-wide. 

To     develop     clear     communication 

throughout  the  Fellowship 

^    strategize    and    implement    vision 

throughout  the  Fellowship 

XS  OF  FGBC 

encourage  personal  fellowship  with  Jesus 

icterized  by  love  and  obedience  to  His 


disc'SJl/shir'''  '"""'  '''"^^"^"  '''' 
Pvl„^"'^"/..'*'"^'^^  t'^^t  promotes 
StX?nS£.''^"^--"°-"^^'^ 
B.  Encourage  every  pastor  and  missionary  to 
formulate  a  personal  strategy  of  evangelism 

^tSy       "^    ^"^"^'^"^    ^°^'^    ^"^ 

3^  Tb  disciple  leaders  for  present  and  future 
ministries  throughout  the  Fellowship 

A.  Design  an  integrated  training  process  that 
develops  and  mobilizes  leaders  among  our  men 
women,  children  and  youth 

iHpnrf"'T^^^  T^  '"'*"'=*  ministerium  to 
iTr,  ''  1  !  "'^^^  °^  '''  P^^t"'-^  ^nd  provide 
training  help  in  maximizing  their  leadership 

4.  To  plant  Grace  Brethren  Churches 
world-wide  v.-nuii.nes 

nl^nf^!  ^^^  Conference  prayerfnlly  assist  the 
w^h  n  f>,  ^  "'^  ^'^''  ^"-^thren  Church 
sT  e  InH  .^^"""'""^u"^*^'  y^^'''  <^onference 
t  nn,1  r  /  ^"^"^  ^^^^  y^^^  thereafter  Na- 
tional  Conference  convene  in  a  major  city  for 
the  same  purpose. 

rSi^R^  *°u"  ^^^  identifying  elements  of  a 

SrTdUr''""    ^'^"^'^    '"    ->'    -•*"- 

rh^;r^r°"^i?  ^^I^  ^''''""S  Clrace  Brethren 
Church  world-wide  to  initiate  a  daughter 
church  by  the  year  2000.  ""Snier 

...^K^Tiul'^P'^  ™°deis  of  church  planting 
usable  both  here  and  abroad  utilizing  ivailawf 
resources  and  lay  leadership 


Stimulate  a  renewed  and  creative  em- 
s  on  the  systematic  practice  of  prayer  bv 
encouraging  a  "Day  with  God"  in  each 
church  at  least  once  a  year 
encouraging  each  district  to  conduct  a 
ct  Prayer  Retreat  at  least  every  three 

naking  a  "Day  with  God"  and  Commu- 
egular  events  at  National  Conference 
ncourage  each  pastor  to  make  himself  ac- 
ible  on  a  monthly  basis  to  another  pastor 
personal  holiness,  prayer  and  example 

■courage  spiritual  revival  in  our  churches 

ncouraging  every  pastor  to  adopt  the 
mt  of  Spiritual  Unity 
reaching  that  encourages  obedience  to 
Vord,  and  is  in  harmony  with  the  State- 
1  raith, 

'deling  a  standard  of  holy  living  for  our 
to  follow, 

oviding  ministry  opportunities  that  de- 
ourageous  faith  and  sacrifice. 

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fhe'^Fea.t"  "'^™"-  *^-^hout 
A.  Create  a  central  information  gathering 
and  distribution  center  for  the  Fellowship    ^ 

R,«fn  •    1^       ^"^  ^^'"y   revisable,  pictorial 
P&stor  s  Prayer  Directory. 

tin^ni"""""!^^  ^^^^^'  communication,  rela- 
chu^J/    .T°""'''''"'y  ''^*^««"  Pasto.^, 

2n2     t^""^  '^"*"'*'  °"  ^^^  basis  of  natura 
geographic  clusters. 

D.  Track  our  progress  in  fulfilling  the  goals 
of  our  Masterplan  by  developing  a  reportTng 
system  for  churches,  districts  ^d  organSadonf 
bLstgT    ^'^"^"^^"'    achievements    and 

s.roihr^hS^iiir'^-^"^  ^^^^- 

A.  The  strategy  committee  continue  its  work 
of  coordinating  a  Fellowship  strategy. 

Sori^nlti^on^""^^    "'   -plementition^Zd 

dint'  t^U^^^u""^^^'.  ^'^^  suggestions  for  fun- 
ding to  be  submitted  by  the  committee. 


c.  Provide  for  lay  participation  in  all 
decision-making  bodies  of  the  Fellowship. 

B.  Implement  plans  to  establish  an  Interna- 
tional Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren  Churches. 

a.  Identify  the  leadership  of  the  interna- 
tional fellowship. 

b.  Establish  a  communication  system  to 
track  church  planting  world-wide. 

C.  Organize  an  international  conference  by 
1995  with  representation  from  each  country. 

COVENANT  OF  SPIRITUAL  UNITY 

Spiritual  unity  is  necessary  for  the  blessings 
of  God  in  the  midst  of  our  earthly  spiritual 
conflict. 

Areas  of  disagreement  are  inevitable; 
however,  spiritual  disunity  must  be  dealt  with 
and  the  principle  of  reconciliation  be  applied. 

Gossip  and  destructive  criticism  need  to  be 
dealt  with  quickly. 

When  problems  arise,  they  should  be  resolved 
vdth  the  person  concerned  and  not  with  others. 

Constructive  criticism  is  welcomed,  but  must 
be  directed  to  the  individual  concerned. 

Manipulation  of  others  to  fulfill  a  personal 
desire  is  to  be  avoided. 

Consideration,  sensitivity,  grace,  love,  and 
tolerance  of  personal  differences  must  be  shown 
to  each  other  in  the  spirit  of  Matthew  18;15-17, 
Galatians  6:1-2  and  I  Corinthians  13:1-8. 

THE   ELEMENTS   OF  A  GRACE 
BRETHREN  CHURCH 

A  Grace  Brethren  Church  is  a  local  assembly 
of  believers  in  Jesus  Christ  who  are  affiliated 
with  the  Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren 
Churches,  or  its  counterpart  Fellowship  in  other 
nations,  and  are  committed  to: 

1.  One  another  as  a  spiritual  family; 

2.  The  Statement  of  Faith  as  a  summary  of 
our  biblical  belief  and  practice; 

3.  The  practice  of  triune-immersion,  baptism 
and  three-fold  communion; 

4.  Oversight  by  an  elder  (or  elders)  who  fulfill 
(s)  scriptual  qualifications;  and 

5.  The  observance  of  regular  worship  services. 
The  purpose  of  a  local  church  is  the  worship  of 
God,  the  edification  and  fellowship  of  believers, 
and  the  fulfillment  of  the  Great  Commission. 

A  motion  prevailed  to  adopt  this  report. 

MODERATOR'S  ADDRESS  COMMITTEE 

John  Davis  presented  the  Moderator's  Ad- 
dress Committee's  report. 

The  committee  wishes  to  express  its  deep  ap- 
preciation to  Moderator,  Roger  Peugh,  for  a  well 
prepared,  thoughtful  and  challenging  address. 
His  mandate  to  assess  the  fellowship  noting  its 
strengths  and  weaknesses  was  carried  out  with 
care  and  loving  concern.  Equally  important  and 


very  relevant  to  the  future  vitality  of  thi 
fellowship  were  his  very  practical  admonitiorii 
and  suggestions. 

His  emphasis  on  what  is  right  and  biblicall; 
honorable  about  the  Fellowship  of  Graci 
Brethren  Churches  was  most  welcome  and  ver 
appropiate.  Indeed,  God  has  been  at  work  in  ou 
midst  in  very  substantive  and  measurable  ways 
Very  vital  to  his  assessment  was  a  globs 
perspective  which  reminded  us  that  we  are,  iij 
effect,  an  international  fellowship.  j 

But  a  physician  who  only  praises  the  stron 
and  vibrant  parts  of  the  body  to  the  neglect  ( 
the  bleeding  parts  will  do  little  to  restor, 
complete  health.  Roger  is  to  be  commended  ft, 
his  forthright  accurate  and  carefully  researche , 
analysis  of  where  we're  hurting  and  why.  H 
dealt  with  four  very  tough  issues  gracefully  anij 
lovingly 

After  proper  attention  was  given  to  problei: 
analysis,  he  suggested  godly  solutions  based  di 
I  Cor  13:13  which  relate  to  faith,  hope  and  lov 
Spiritual  problems  demand  spiritual  solution, 
he  insisted, and  he  was  right  on  target.  j 
Continued  carnal  strife  without  any  dispof  j 
tion  to  resolution  is  of  concern  to  God,  each  si( 
in  the  conflict,  those  in  the  middle  and 
watching  world,  he  noted.  Biblical  harmoi 
and  cooperation  he  viewed  as  great  necessiti 
if  we  ever  intend  to  impact  our  world  for  Chrii 
In  the  light  of  the  above,  we  fully  support  h 
call  to  commit  ourselves  to  the  abiding  biblic 
values  of  faith  in  our  God,  to  holiness  in  cc 
duct,  to  personal  evangelism,  to  end  exercis 
in  evil  suspicions,  to  look  for  God's  work  II 
others  and  to  directly  confi-ont  those  for  whi) 
we  have  concerns. 

We  further  support  and  commend  to  eve 
church  in  our  fellowship  the  challenge  to  praj) 
evangelism  and  church  planting.  1 

His  encouragement  to  broad  involvemenb 
the  F.G.B.C.  Strategy  goals,  the  forums  and. 
annual  meeting  between  national  boards  a| 
district  leaders  we  support  and  heartily  recol 
mend.  We  strongly  suggest  the  fellowship  mi 
in  the  direction  of  expanding  the  current  ps| 
time  position  of  Fellowship  Coordinator! 
full-time.  ' 

Moderator  Pfeugh  has  not  only  established! 
exciting  and  God-honoring  contact  for  t 
year's  conference,  but  he  has  provided 
spiritual  agenda  that  will  move  our  enlj 
fellowship  into  the  decade  of  the  1990's  W| 
power  and  a  world-wide  impact  for  our  Gdj 

A  motion  prevailed  to  adopt  this  reportii 

The  Covenant  of  Spiritual  Unity  was  r 
aloud  by  the  Moderator  (See  end  of  Stratij 
Report  for  the  Covenant.)  | 

A  proposed  change  for  the  by-laws  was  t(  f 
read. 
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A  motion  prevailed  that  this  be  added  to  the 
agenda. 

The  proposed  change  was  presented  by  Greg 
Howell. 

BY-LAW  AMENDMENTS 

FELLOWSHIP  COUNCIL 
REPRESENTATIVES 

1.  ARTICLE  VII     Committees 

Section  Three:  Nominating  committee,  pp 
18-19 

6.  Each  cooperating  district  shall  annual- 
ly submit  to  the  nominating  committee  the 
name  of  one  member  of  a  church  within  its 
district  as  a  nominee  for  the  Fellowship  Coun- 
cil. These  names  shall  be  placed  on  the  ballot. 
If  a  district  fails  to  submit  a  name  in  timely 
fashion,  the  committee  may  add  a  nominee  of 
its  own  choosing  from  that  particular  district. 

2.  ARTICLE  V     Fellowship  Council 
Section  Four:  Election,  p.  12 

1.  Members  of  the  Council  shall  be  elected 
by  vote  of  the  delegates  present  and  entitled  to 
vote  at  the  Conference  from  a  ballot  presented 
by  the  Nominating  Committee. 

2.  Voting  for  nominees  from  each  of  the 
three  regions  shall  be  restricted  to  delegates 
from  the  churches  in  those  regions. 

3.  Nominees  elected  to  the  council  shall  be 
the  one  from  each  region  receiving  the  largest 
number  of  votes  from  the  delegates  represen- 
;ing  those  regions. 

J.  Section  Five.     Responsibilities 

Add  #13.  Each  elected  member  of  the  Coun- 
;il  shall  be  responsible  to  communicate  with 
me  or  more  districts  in  his  region  as  deter- 
nined  by  the  Council. 

A   motion   prevailed   that   these   by-law 
imendments  be  received. 
A  motion  prevailed  to  adjourn. 

5EC0ND  SESSION, 
iVednesday,  August  1,  1990 

Moderator  Peugh  called  the  second  business 
lession  to  order. 

The  moderator  led  in  prayer 

The  printed  minutes  of  the  first  session  were 
listributed  and  corrected. 

A  motion  prevailed  that  the  minutes  from 
I\iesday  be  approved  as  corrected. 

The  membership  conunittee  gave  a  corrected 
eport  that  totaled  359  lay  delegates  and  289 
ninisterial  delegates  for  a  total  of  648 
elegates. 

The  results  of  the  election  were  given. 
Vestern  Region  representative  elected  was 
ohn  Snow. 

!  Further  elections  were  needed  for  Moderator- 
llect  between  David  Plaster  and  Charles 

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Turner;  Central  Region  •  Steve  Peters  and  John 
Mayes;  Eastern  Region  -  Steve  Taylor  and  Ray 
Davis.  This  election  was  then  carried  out. 

A  report  was  given  by  the  Rules  Committee 
concerning  the  proposed  by-laws  changes. 

A  motion  was  made  and  seconded  to  adopt 
these  by-laws. 

A  motion  prevailed  to  table  this  motion 
until  a  recommendation  from  the  Indiana 
District  could  be  discussed. 

A  motion  from  the  Indiana  district  was  made 
and  seconded. 
The  motion  was  as  follows: 

1.  That  we  expand  the  membership  of  the 
Fellowship  Council  to  the  number  correspon- 
ding to  one  representative  for  each  district. 

2.  That  the  district  representatives  be 
nominated  and  elected  by  the  individual 
districts  for  a  three  year  term,  with  one  third 
of  the  total  number  of  district  representatives 
being  elected  each  year 

3.  That  the  following  portions  of  the  existing 
by-laws  be  repealed:  Article  V,  section  2,  and 
section  4;  and  Art.  VII,  section  3,  #1-7. 

4.  That  an  equitable  plan  of  transition  be  im- 
plemented by  the  Fellowship  Council  that  will 
allow  present  Fellowship  Council  members  to 
finish  their  terms  while  district-elected 
representatives  join  the  Council. 

After  much  discussion  a  motion  prevailed 
to  move  the  previous  question. 

The  motion  of  the  Indiana  district  was  then 
voted  on  and  defeated. 

A  motion  prevailed  to  bring  back  the  tabled 
motion  to  amend  the  by-laws. 
After  much  discussion  a  motion  prevailed  to 
move  the  previous  question. 

The  motion  on  the  by-law  change  as  recom- 
mended by  the  Fellowship  Council  was  voted 
on  and  passed. 

A  motion  prevailed  to  adjourn. 

TfflRD  SESSION, 
Thursday  -  August  2,  1990 

Moderator  Roger  Peugh  called  the  session  to 
order  and  led  in  prayer. 

A  motion  prevailed  that  the  minutes  of  the 
second  business  session  be  approved  as  printed. 

The  Membership  Committee  gave  a  final 
report  that  gave  the  final  total  of  delegates  at 
359  lay  delegates  and  289  ministerial  delegates 
for  a  total  of  648. 

BRETHREN  EVANGELISTIC 
MINISTRIES  REPORT 

Ron  Thompson  introduced  the  Brethren 
Evangelistic  Ministries  report. 

What  an  honor  and  privilege  it  is  to  serve  the 
Lord  . . .  and  you  . . .  working  together  in  God's 


harvest  field,  promoting  evangelism  throughout 
our  great  fellowship  of  churches.  Brethren 
Evangelistic  Ministries  is  really  an  extension  of 
you.  As  the  offspring  of  National  Conference,  we 
are  especially  appreciative  of  your  prayers, 
criticisms  and  support.  Our  new  slide-tape 
presentation,  "Tbuch  Your  People  Once  Again", 
will  better  acquaint  churches  with  our  burden 
and  ministry.  Here  are  a  handful  of  gleanings 
God  has  given  us  since  our  last  conference: 

*  Edward  A.  Lewis,  Executive  Director  of  CE 
National  in  Winona  Lake,  IN,  was  recipient  of 
the  1989  Robert  B.  CoUitt  Memorial  Award  for 
excellence  in  evangelism. 

*  A  housewife  in  Ohio  has  ordered  her  checks 
with  Scripture  verses  printed  on  them!  It  is  one 
way  she  wants  to  share  Christ  in  her  own  in- 
dividual way! 

*  A  teen  group  in  Ohio  has  decided  to  write 
and  distribute  their  own  Gk)spel  tract. 

*  A  young  man  stands  at  the  altar  in  a  church 
in  Ftennsylvania  and  smswers  God's  call  to  enter 
the  Christian  ministry! 

*  A  junior-age  girl  in  Virginia,  after  attending 
a  CIA  Band  seminar,  relates  to  her  pastor  that 
she  wants  to  be  a  helper  to  him  in  the  work  of 
building  God's  Church. 

■*  A  church  in  California  provides  the  means 
for  a  slide-tape  production  of  the  ministry  of 
BEM,  as  well  as  needed  computer  equipment 
and  a  portable  keyboard  and  public  address 
system  to  enhance  our  road  ministry! 

*  Open  doors  to  a  future  international 
ministry  in  Mexico  and  Guatemala! 

*  A  pastor  in  Pennsylvania  reports  a  dynamic 
turnaround  in  the  spirit  of  the  church  he 
shepherds! 

Thank  you  again  for  allowing  us  to  represent 
your  evangelistic  interests  in  the  fellowship. 

Respectively  Submitted, 

Ron  E.  Thompson,  Executive  Director 

BRETHREN  EVANGELISTIC  MINISTRIES 
FINANCIAL  STATEMENT 

January  1,  1989  to  December  31,  1989 


Checking 
Balance  on  hand 
Received  to  12-31 
Transferred  from  Savings 


Disbursed  to  12-31 
Balance  on  hand 
Savings 

Balance  on  hand  1-1 

Deposited 

Withdrawn 
Balance  on  hand  12-31 
Tbtal  Cash  on  Hand 


Income 
Churches  General 
Churches  Thompson 
Individuals  General 
Individuals  Thompson 
First  Love  Renewals 
Districts 
Interest 
Misc. 

Tbtal  Income 

EXPENSES 

President's  Support 

President's  Expenses 

Insurance 

Board  Meetings 

Herald  &  Annual 

Promotion 

First  Love  Renewals 

Office  Salaries 

Phone 

Office  supplies,  etc. 

CoUit  Memorial 

Misc. 
Tbtal  Expenses 

Balance  on  Hand  1-1-89 

Checliing 

Savings 
Tbtal  Cash  on  Hand 

Tbtal  Income 
Tbtal  Expenses 


$  2,549.41 

42,489.09 

6.600.00 

51,638.50 

51,689.41 
(50.91-) 

$  8.063.90 

333.01 

8,396.91 

6,600.00 

1.76.91 


$26,7£,31 
3,ie8l 
l,8tX)( 
2,7;  6i 
3,8flS 
3' 00 

3;  01 
'* 

39,0! '9S 


518,31  0( 
2,7:6! 
2,21  01 
2,2'  ,8 
1.8',^ 

2,8a 

11,3  ,i6 

2(8 

9  2 

3,3 ,( 

1,0 1 

_6[ 

47,9] 


2,5 

8^ 

$10,6 

$39,c' 

47^ 

$  1,' 


$  1,746.00 


Balance  on  Hand  * 

A  motion  prevaUed  to  accept  this  report 

Chuck  Davis  then  presented  the  ballot  ft, 
B.E.M.  board.  Laymen:  Don  Dollens,  Elida, 
*Fred  Sorrick,  AUentown,  Pennsylvanii^ 
Waken,  Lakewood,  California;  *Warren  Ze^ 
Winona   Lake,   Indiana.    Ministers;    *G, 
Christie,  Spokane,  Washington;  *Chuck  1; 
Ocala,  Florida;  George  Traub,  Roanoke,  Vir 
Ratification  of  1  year  term  replacing  Don  F 
Timothy    George,    Lebanon,    Pennsyh 
*  denotes  incumbent. 
A  motion  prevailed  to  receive  this  balk  i 
place  the  names  in  nomination. 
A  motion  prevailed  that  nominations  ') 
The  election  was  carried  out. 

Don  Shoemaker  gave  the  following  repll 
the  Social  Concerns  Cormnittee. 

SOCIAL  CONCERNS  COMMITTr 

The  world  of  mid-1990  is  a  very  different 
from  when  our  conference  last  gathered  i 
the  wisdom  of  Daniel  could  have  foreset 
world  events  between  our  gatherings, 
moral  sphere  we  are  facing  challenges  wi 
not  thinking  about  one  year  ago.  The  re  i 
vigor  and  determination  of  the  so-callec 
choice"  movement  is  a  strong  example  ol 
challenges. 


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lb  help  our  fellowship  of  churches  be  a  voice 
b  our  world,  this  conference  established  a  Social 
loncerns  Committee.  In  the  past  year  your 
^cial  Concerns  Committee  has  been  active 
jveral  ways. 

■Our  first  mailing  to  the  churches  was  in 
jovember,  1989,  and  focused  on  how  to  start  a 
xial  Concerns  Committee  in  your  own  church, 
ji  materials  for  a  Sanctity  of  Life  Sunday,  on 
ws  and  court  decisions  relative  to  church 
jscipline,  on  the  phenomenon  known  as 
jleconstructionism"  and  on  abortion  and 
^thanasia. 

Our  second  mailing  was  in  May,  1990.  It 
bused  on  church  activism  relative  to  "homo- 
Kual  rights",  on  church  policy  regarding  AIDS, 
'  public  attitudes  and  religious  viewpoints 
jivard  abortion  and  on  Operation  Rescue, 
pur  committee  members  are  frequently  called 
iOn  to  offer  guidance  to  our  churches,  pastors 
jd  laypeople  on  various  social  issues, 
j^  goal  of  our  committee  is  to  see  our  fellowship 
churches  as  active  in  social  concerns  as  is 
^isonable  and  appropriate,  lb  achieve  this,  we 
In  to  produce  a  manual  on  how  to  create  and 
bate  a  social  concerns  ministry  in  the  local 
Ijrch.  We  urge  each  church  to  consider  begin- 
Ig  such  a  committee  and  developing  the 
Sources  you  will  need.  We  wish  to  facilitate  you 
fhis  all  we  can. 

i/e  also  urge  our  churches  to  inform 
mselves  and  prepare  to  be  active  in  such 
tters  as  (1)  euthanasia  and  the  "right  to  die", 
lomosexuality  and  the  social  goals  of  the  gay- 
its  movement,  (3)  the  abortion  issue  and  the 
;wed  determination  of  the  pro-abortion  move- 
it,  (4)  the  threat  of  secularism  and  the  erosion 
sligious  liberty,  and  (5)  the  right  and  duty 
1  Christians  and  Christian  churches  have  to 
ress  social  problems  from  the  standpoint  of 
istian  values  and  to  act  upon  those  values, 
ir  expenses  in  the  past  year  totalled  $836.83. 
jr  ministry  is  renewed,  we  anticipate  ex- 
ies  up  to  $1,000  in  the  coming  year, 
spectfully  submitted  by  the  Social  Concerns 
imittee, 

Donald  P.  Shoemaker,  Chairman 
luss  Ogden 
•3ob  FetterhofT 
lohn  Tfeevan 

otion  prevailed  to  receive  this  report. 

'Ction  results  were  given  by  the  Moderator 

[oderator-Elect  (1990-1991)  -  David  Plaster 

=llowship  Council- 

•entral  Region—  John  Mayes 

'.astern  Region—  Ray  Davis 

In  Guiles  gave  the  following  report  of  the 
:'lutions  Committee. 


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RESOLUTIONS  COMMITTEE 

The  Resolution  Committee,  after  examining 
the  continuing  resolutions  now  before  Con- 
ference and  after  inviting  recommendations  to 
the  committee  from  the  pastors  and  the  lay  peo- 
ple of  the  Fellowship,  and  after  corresponding 
with  the  chairmen  of  the  district  ministeriums 
asking  for  suggestions  or  resolutions  that  the 
districts  may  have  adopted,  presents  no  addi- 
tional resolutions  to  Conference  at  this  time. 

We  call  on  Conference  to  reaffirm  its  commit- 
ment to  the  continuing  resolutions  adopted  in 
previous  years.  They  are: 

1985  Sanctity  of  Life 

1987  Free  exercise  of  religion  as  guaranteed 
by  the  First  Amendment  of  the  Constitution. 

1988  Greater  personal  devotion  to  Jesus 
Christ,  the  Word  of  God  and  prayer,  to  fellowship 
and  ministry,  to  evangelism,  and  to  living  in  ex- 
pectancy of  His  coming. 

We  urge  each  local  church  to  review  these  con- 
tinuing resolutions  and  to  adopt  them  as  part 
of  its  ministry  if  it  has  not  already  done  so. 

We   recommend   that   these   resolutions   be 
published  in  the  Herald  magazine  so  that  they 
will  be  available  for  the  Brethren  to  review.  We 
further  recommend  that  each  pastor  set  a  goal 
to  devote  either  a  sermon  or  a  series  of  sermons 
to  these  resolutions  to  explain  their  implications 
and  applications  to  the  life  of  each  believer 
Respectfully  Submitted, 
The  Resolutions  Committee 
Ron  Guiles,  Chairman 
Jim  Poyner 
Kurt  Miller 

A  motion  prevailed  to  receive  this  report. 

RETIREMENT  PLANNING  COMMITTEE 

Larry  Chamberlain  gave  the  following  report 
for  the  Retirement  Planning  Committee. 

We  met  on  May  29.  I  was  asked  to  continue 
as  chairman. 

1.  Pension  Investment  Plan. 

$380,000  -(-  with  about  100  participants. 

New  additions:  Worthington,  Columbus,  and 
Grace  Brethren  Home  Missions. 

An  Aetna  representative  was  present  at  the 
ministerium  to  review  several  plan 
enhancements. 

2.  Our  Promise  of  Honor 

$  61,702.35   Cash 

77,043.97  receivable  from  FGBC 
$138,746.32   total  cash  and  receivables. 

Monthly  checks  issued  -  $4,000  to  nearly  40 
participants,  each  accompanied  with  a  personal 
letter  of  encouragement. 

Materials  will  be  made  available  to  member 
churches  in  the  FGBC  for  a  one-time  offering  ap- 


peal  to  continue  an  objective  of  fully-funding  this 
obligation  into  the  next  several  years.  We  en- 
courage the  enthusiastic  participation  of  all  of 
our  member  churches  in  promoting  this  annual 
appeal. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

Larry  Chamberlain,  Chairman 

Morgan  Burgess,  Jim  Custer,  Charlie  Turner, 
Dewey  Melton 

A  motion  prevailed  to  receive  this  report. 

Larry  Chamberlain  gave  the  chaplains 
ministries  report. 

Report  from  Morgan  Burgess,  Chairman  of 
the  GBHMC  Chaplaincy  Committee  and  Lee 
Jenkins,  endorsing  agent. 

This  past  year  has  been  one  of  uncertainty 
because  of  the  events  that  have  and  are  taking 
place  in  Europe  and  in  particular  in  Russia  and 
the  Eastern  Block  countries.  These  events  are 
cause  for  rejoicing  because  there  have  been 
reductions  of  military  arms  and  military  forces 
in  Europe. 

With  the  reduction  of  forces  comes  the 
diminishing  need  for  service  personnel  and  since 
the  quota  for  chaplains  is  based  on  service 
population,  this  affects  chaplains.  Our 
Fellowship  has  been  affected  already  in  that  we 
have  been  denied  a  request  to  bring  a  chaplain 
into  the  U.S.  Air  Force  as  a  reserve  chaplain  and 
it  will  also  undoubtedly  affect  some  of  our 
chaplains  who  have  enough  years  for  retirement. 
It  will  affect  us  also  in  our  ability  to  replace  any 
chaplain  that  does  retire. 

The  chaplains  that  represent  our  Fellowship 
have  been  carrying  out  their  ministry  in  an 
outstanding  manner.  This  has  been  reflected  by 
the  reports  of  Commanding  Officers  and  Com- 
mand Chaplains  received  by  the  Endorsing 
agent.  Presently  there  are: 

*  two  chaplains  that  are  in  a  teaching  assign- 
ment, one  at  the  Army  Chaplains  School  and 
one  at  the  Army  War  College. 

*  four  chaplains  are  assigned  to  combat  units, 
an  air  borne  division,  an  infantry  division,  and 
a  tactical  air  force  base. 

*  three  chaplains  are  assigned  to  training  unity 
(one  to  a  navy  submarine  school,  one  to  a  navy 
air  training  station,  and  one  to  a  marine  corp 
recruit  training  base). 

*  one  chaplain  is  assigned  to  a  navy  base. 

*  four  of  our  reserve  chaplains  serve  in  an  ac- 
tive reserve  unit. 


During  this  reporting  period  three  of  o 
chaplains  have  been  reassigned. 

*  Chaplain  Ben  Collins,  USA,  has  been  assii 
ed  to  an  infantry  unit  on  the  DMZ  in  Kore 

*  Chaplain  Jim  Dickson,  USN,  has  b( 
assigned  to  the  Naval  Air  Station,  Fall 
Nevada; 

*  Chaplain  Dayne  Nix,  USN,  has  been  assit 
ed  to  the  U.S.  Marine  Recruiting  Depot,  Sj 
Diego,  California; 

*  and  Chaplain  Phil  Spence,  USA,  has  co 
pleted  his  Chaplain  Indoctrination  Course  a 
is  now  assigned  to  a  Military  Police  Battalii' 
Ft.  Bragg,  North  Carolina. 

The  Endorsing  Agent,  through  the  faithful  g 
ing  to  the  Eagle  Commission,  was  able  to  vi' 
all  of  the  active  duty  chaplains  and  three  oft 
reserve  chaplains  during  this  past  year  and 
continue  to  keep  our  expenses  below  our  incoi 
levels. 

This  past  June  the  Executive  Director,  Lai 
Chamberlain,  was  the  guest  of  Chaplain  Jo)i 
Schumacher,  USA,  at  the  War  College,  Carlii! 
Barracks,  PA.  The  Executive  Director  sp« 
several  days  attending  classroom  lectur 
special  presentations,  and  interacting  vnth  fac 
ty  and  students  attending  the  War  College 

It  is  with  encouragement  that  I  send  tl 
report.  Encouragement  because  our  chaplai 
are  not  only  skilled  men  in  the  scripture  and  i 
by  the  Holy  Spirit  but  they  also  possess  zeal 
be  fit  servants  both  to  their  calling  and  to  th 
particular  command. 

Our  chaplains  in  attendance  vnth  us  this  we 
were  recognized  and  honored  at  the  GBHl  | 
Challenge  Hour  this  afternoon.  J 

Respectfully  submitted, 
Larry  Chamberlain, 
ex.  dir.,  G.B.H.M.C. 

A  motion  prevailed  to  receive  this  repo 

I 
Charles  Ashman  presented  for  the  Coimcil  i 
following  nominees  for  the  Nominating  Comr-  • 
tee:  Mike  Brubaker,  Ron  Guiles,  Larry  Gegi', 
Wayne  Harmah,  Robert  Kliewer,  Ffeul  Mutch ', 
Steve  Taylor,  Ed  Trenner,  Dan  Thompson,  Ro  ' 
Wambold,  Larry  Wedertz 

The  name  of  Duane  Jones  was  placed-) 
nomination. 

A  motion  prevailed  that  the  nominatis 
cease.  The  election  was  then  carried  out. 


Steve  Rjpenfoose  gave  the  following  confers') 
treasurer's  report. 


20 


i 


THE  FELLOWSraP  OF  GRACE  BRETHREN  CHURCHES 

STATEMENT  OF  CASH  RECEIPTS  AND  DISBURSEMENTS 

FOR  FISCAL  YEAR  ENDING  JUNE  30,  1990 


CASH  BALANCES,  JULY  1,  1989 
Checking  —  First  National  Bank 
Savings  —  Grace  Brethren  Inv.  Found. 
Prior  Period  Adjustments 
Ibtal 

CASH  RECEIPTS: 
Credential  Fees 
Conference  Expense  Offerings 
Designated  Offerings: 

GBFM-Argentina 

GBHMC-Fishtown 

Grace  Schools 

CE  National 
Child  Care 

Meal  Tickets  for  Boards 
Other 

Ibtal  Cash  Receipts 

CASH  DISBURSEMENTS: 

Facilities/Equip  Rental 

Child  Care 

Printing  and  Promotion 

Music 
;      Speaker  Travel/Honoraria 
I      Committees  and  Officers 
i      Pension  Investment  Plan 
j      Designated  Offerings 
!     Meal  Tickets  for  Boards 
I      Grace  Brethren  Annual 

Other 

I        Ibtal  Cash  Expenditures 
Surplios  (Deficit) 

i  CASH  BALANCES  JUNE  30,  1990 

Checking-First  National  Bank 
,     Savings-Grace  Brethren  Inv.  Found. 

I        Ibtal 
A  motion  prevailed  to  accept  this  report. 


nrestricted 

Restricted 

Total 

$(22,176.05) 

$28,461.07 

$  6,285.02 

9.06 

-0- 

9.06 

573.49 

0.30 

573.79 

(21,593.50 

28,461.37 

6,867.87 

72,873.90 

48,582.60 

121,456.50 

1,556.22 

1,556.22 

4,687.87 

4,687.87 

962.91 

962.91 

925.77 

925.77 

1,747.07 

1,747.07 

1,124.00 

1,124.00 

2,618.00 

2,618.00 

3,560.26 

3,560.26 

79,114.38 

59,524.22 

138,638.60 

4,519.07 

4,519.07 

7,055.73 

7,055.73 

12,965.59 

12,965.59 

2,059.33 

2,059.33 

1,618.85 

1,618.85 

22,583.55 

22,583.55 

12,488.48 

12,488.48 

8,323.62 

8,323.62 

2,618.00 

2,618.00 

11,129.15 

11,129.15 

689.39 

689.39 

75,109.14 

10,941,62 

86,050.76 

4,005.24 

48,582.60 

52,587.84 

(1,928.10) 
(19,516.36) 

$(17,588.26) 


77,043.97 
$77,043.97 


1,928.10 
57,527.61 

$59,455.71 


1    Sherwood  Durkee  gave  the  following  statisti- 
cians report. 

1      FGBC  STATISTICAL  REPORT  1989 

PROFESSIONS  OF  FAITH                1989  1988 

Regular  Senices 1,733  1,613 

Other 2,307  2,448 

\               TOTALS 4,040  4,061 

llbtal  Baptisms 2,511  2  427 

MEETINGS:  AVERAGE  ATTENDANCES 

^Sunday  Morning  Services ...  .               42,068  41,973 

Sunday  School 29,513  30,161 

Sunday  Evening  Services 16,445  16,610 

Midweek  Services 14,438  U^SSg 

Communion  Services  19364  19,902 


MEMBERSHIP 

Ibtal  Last  Year 

39449* 

40,666 
3,049 

Ibtal  Added  This  Year 

2,979 

Ibtal  Lost  This  Year 

3,035 

3,769 

Net  Gain  or  (Loss) 

(56)*" 

(710)*** 

Ibtal  Membership 

at  End  of  This  Year 

39,481 

39,866 

TVine-Immersed  Members .... 

35,437* 

36,806* 

AUXIUARY  ORGANIZATIONS 

Vacation  Bible  School 

17,455 

17,041 

Women's  OrganizationB 

4,540 

5,049 

Men's  Organizations 

1,323 

1,414 

Coed  Youth  Minstries 

4,474 

3,982 

Girls'  Ministries 

2,527 

2,660 

Boys'  Ministries 

1,997 
6,007 

1,932 
4,170 

Other 

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INCOME 

Tbtal  Gift  Receipts 

for  the  Year 37,615,376  36,044,626 

Ibta!  Non-Gift  receipts 

for  the  year 5,791,836  4,993,484 

Grand  Tbtal  of  All  Income..  .  43,407,211  40,983,264 

EXPENDITURES 

Brethren  Foreign  Missions  .  .  3,728,547  2,607.947 

Brethren  Home  Missions 823,245  854,699 

Grace  Schools 408,532  420,346 

District  Missions 243,258  222,727 

CE  National 180,635  124,202 

Brethren  Evangel.  Ministries  31,247  24,683 

Brethren  Missionary  Herald  .  32,315  28,918 
All  Other 

Grace  Brethren  Ministries  .  50,729  546,348 

All  NonBrethren  Ministries  .  1,146,691  1,100,618 

TOTAL 7,175,736  5,791,571 

All  Pastoral  Staff  Salaries   ,  .  11,891,276  11,374,727» 

All  Other  Local  Expenditures  21,241,703  20,855,144 

TOTAL 33,249.595  32,281,433" 

Auxiliary  Organizations 1,026,816  1,616,608 

GRAND  TOTAL 

OF  ALL  EXPENDITURES  .  40,604,479  39,400,824 

CHRISTIAN  DAY  SCHOOLS 

Number  of  Churches 

Operating  Schools 43  41 

Tbtal  Enrollment 8,823  10,573 

Tbtal  Income 16,489,629*  14,005.202* 

Faculty-Administrative 

Expense  12,680,382  10,686,434* 

Other  Expenses 4,412,131*  3,829,714* 

TOTAL  EXPENSES  .  .  17,100,504*  14,583,466** 

Number  of  Churches  Reporting 

District  1989  1988 

Allegheny  18  18 

Arctic 8  7 

East  Central  Florida 6  6 

Florida  Suncoast 7  6 

Hawaii 4  4 

Indiana  19  22 

Iowa  Midlands 13  13 

Michigan 7  7 

Mid-Atlantic 12  12 

Mountain-Plains 6  6 

Nor-Cal  6  8 

North  Central  Ohio   29  28 

Northeastern  Ohio 17  16 

North-Atlantic 29  29 

Northwest  13  13 

Southern  Florida 6  6 

Southern 8  6 

Southern  Cal  &  Arizona 36  34 

Southern  Ohio 22  22 

Southwest   5  4 

Virginia 15  15 

Western  ftnnsylvania 20  20 

TOTAL 306  302 

Number  of  Churches  Not  Reporting 

District  1989  1988 

Allegheny   1  1 

Arctic 2 

Iowa  Midlands 1 


Nor-Cal   

1 

North  Central  Ohio   

1 

Southern 

Southern  Cal  &  Arizona 

4 

South  Florida 

1 

Southwest  

1 

Virginia 

1 

TOTAL 

13 

TOTAL  CHURCHES .  .  319 

*Not  all  churches  reported  this  item. 
**Some  churches  reported  only  total. 
***Some  churches  did  large  roll  revisions. 

FOREIGN  FIELD  STATISTICS  12-31-89 

Number  of 
Country  Churches         Membership 


Argentina  . 

Brazil 

CAR 

Chad 

England .  .  . 
France  .... 
Germany  .  . 

Japan 

Mexico  ... 
Philippines 
Spain 


17 

20 
594 

71 
1 
6 
5 
2 

14 
2 
1 

733 


AVERAGE  ATTENDANCE 

Argentina 900 

Brazil 1,378 

CAR   172,800 

Chad 16,750 

England 20 

France 205 

Germany 315 

Japan 30 

Mexico 568 

Philippines 114 

Spain 13 

193,093 
A  motion  prevailed  to  accept  this  report  with  one  corr  g 
concerning  the  B.E.M.  name  as  given  in  the  report. 

AUDITING  COMMITTEE  REPOR! 

Don  Eshelman  gave  the  auditing  comnr 
report. 

One  mark  of  integrity  of  a  responsible 
poration  is  accvirate  financial  accountabili 
it's  constituencies.  The  by-laws  of  our  fellow 
have  mandated  that  the  Fellowship  Coi 
examine  reports  of  those  Boards  that  are  u 
the  oversight  of  the  Fellowship  of  G 
Brethren  Churches, 

I  am  pleased  to  report  to  this  Fellow 
Council  and  Conference  that  the  folio 
organizations  have  submitted  their  fina: 
statements  for  this  examination. 

The  Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren  Chui 
(Statement  of  Cash  Receipts  and  Expendit 
Brethren  Evangelistic  Ministries  (Aui 
Financial  Statement) 


22 


I  have  examined  the  financial  statements  and 

ports  for  each  of  these  organizations.  The 

ports  appear  to  be  accurate  and  properly 

fleet    the    financial    position    of    the 

ganizations. 

[  recommend  that  these  financial  reports  be 

cepted  as  presented. 

Respectfully  submitted, 

Donald  E.  Eshelman 

\  motion  prevailed  to  receive  this  report. 

toward  Mayes  gave  the  report  on  the  com- 
ittee  on  Pastorless  Churches  and  Available 

EPORT  OF  THE  COORDINATOR  OF 
PASTORLESS  CHURCHES  & 
AVAILABLE  MEN 

)ur  activity  involved  in  bringing  available 
.itoral  candidates  into  contact  with  Pastorless 
urches  continues  to  grow, 
'he  present  function  of  this  office  is  to  be  a 
aring  house  where  resumes  of  available  men 

available  by  request  to  churches  desiring 
m. 

/e  are  very  grateful  that  of  the  36  churches 
king  our  assistance  last  year,  15  found 
tors  from  among  the  35  candidates  whose 
ames  we  have  made  available.  Currently  we 

e  resumes  available  for  20  Pastoral  can- 
ates  and  are  involved  in  some  way  with  19 
rches  who  are  seeking  a  Pastor. 

has  been  a  privilege  to  serve  as  the  coor- 
ator  of  this  service  for  the  past  five  years. 

Administrative  Assistant,  Mrs.  Linda  ftnn 

invested  hundreds  of  hours  in  keeping  up- 

ate  with  the  many  churches  and  Pastoral 
didates  we  have  attempted  to  help  during 

time.  Few  weeks  have  gone  by  that  I  have 
ibeen  involved  in  trying  to  be  an  encourage- 
it  to  churches  or  Pastors  that  have  sought 

help. 

fiave  asked  the  Fellowship  Council  to  name 
jjw  coordinator  to  assume  this  work  effec- 

with  the  close  of  the  1990  conference, 
le  council  has  appointed  Pastor  Greg  Howell 
irry  on  this  important  ministry  and  con- 
3  should  be  made  with  him  at  his  address 

sted  in  the  Brethren  Annual. 

ftespectfully  submitted, 

Castor  Howard  Mayes 

motion  prevailed  to  accept  this  report. 

aderator  Peugh  gave  the  report  on  the 
ilopment  of  the  forums. 

imber  9  on  your  Thursday  agenda  is  the 
rt  on  the  progress  in  developing  the  forums 
liscussion  regarding  baptism  and  church 
ibership  and  related  issues  as  directed  by 


23 


last  year's  conference.  As  your  moderator,  I 
followed  the  directive  of  Fellowship  Council  in 
seeking  to  find  a  forum  coordinator  through  the 
spring.  We  discussed  and  made  the  plan  for  the 
forums  and  dispersed  this  plan  throughout  the 
fellowship  following  the  January  Council 
meeting.  Throughout  the  spring  we  sought  in 
vain  to  find  a  brother  who  was  ready  to  agree 
to  be  the  forvmi  coordinator.  And  the  Fellowship 
Council  met  this  past  week  and  discussed  at 
length  the  purpose  of  the  original  motion  and 
the  intent  and  our  present  status  and  I  am 
pleased  to  announce  to  you  that  Brother  Jim 
Custer  has  agreed  to  serve  as  coordinator  of  the 
forum.  And  I  have  asked  him  to  come  and  give 
a  brief  report  of  the  plans  ahead. 

James  Custer  reported:  Mr  Moderator,  I'm 
confused.  I  don't  know  how  many  times  I  heard 
that  last  year,  but  often  enough  to  remind  me 
that  the  issues  before  us  are  more  complex  than 
what  we  would  like  to  admit.  And  I  accept  the 
appointment  of  the  moderator,  to  be  a 
coordinator— not  a  dictator  Coordinator  means 
that  I  receive,  I  colate,  I  distribute  information 
that  you  generate.  And  I  suggest  to  you  today 
that  there  are  at  least  five  very  serious 
problems  that  are  interlocked  into  that  issue 
that  we  commonly  call  the  baptismal- 
membership  issue. 

First  of  all,  we're  still  struggling  to  find  out 
how,  independently,  congregationally  governed 
groups  of  people  ought  to  network  in  the 
National  Fellowship.  We're  sure  not  sure  that 
we  have  all  the  answers  about  that  yet. 

A  second  thing  is  that  we  need  a  system  of 
discipline.  There  may  be  among  us  some  who 
do  not  hold  the  values  of  our  distinctives.  And 
there  needs  to  be  a  biblical,  balanced,  proper, 
gracious  way  for  those  brothers  and  sisters  to 
be  confronted  and  instructed,  and  if  not  respon- 
sive, to  be  properly  encouraged  to  seek  active 
ministry  in  other  fellowships.  Now  that  system 
is  not,  at  the  moment,  in  tact. 

Thirdly,  we  need  to  settle  in  on  what  is  our 
biblical  hermeneutic  What  are  the  presupposi- 
tions that  we  carry  into  the  interpretation  of 
scripture  as  Brethren?  Which  are  valid  and 
which  are  maybe  personally  preferred?  And 
which  are  really  not  to  be  expected  ft-om  all  of 
us.  That  becomes  a  pressing  question. 

The  fourth  besides  the  ones  I've  listed  here 
is  that  we  desperately  need  to  network  and 
learn  how  to  communicate.  In  our  present 
system  we  are  becoming  so  efficient  that  the 
only  place  that  you  can  get  a  hearing  is  on  the 
conference  business  floor  I  don't  think  it's 
anyone's  intention  at  any  conference  to  be 
disruptive,  but  I  do  believe  that  we  need  to  learn 
to  listen.  It  is  easier  to  talk  than  it  is  to  listen. 
"The  forums,  therefore,  were  designed  by  the 
Fellowship  Council.  A  structure  was  suggested 


in  last  January's  Fellowship  meeting.  That 
information  was  distributed  throughout  the 
Fellowship  and  there  has  been  a  variety  of 
responses.  I'm  here  to  report  to  you  today  that 
the  issue  of  the  forum  is  anything,  but  dead. 
There  are  a  number  of  very  active  involvements 
taking  place.  Some  have  indicated  that  they  do 
not  wish  to  participate;  that  they  have  arrived 
at  all  the  truth  there  is  to  have  on  these  sub- 
jects, and  for  them  to  participate— well  they  are 
not  interested  in  participating.  In  a  free  socie- 
ty, you  are  free  to  do  that.  Others  are  very  ac- 
tively pursing  answers  to  these  questions.  So 
through  the  fall  I'll  be  working  with  the  com- 
mittee on  coordinating  as  best  we  can,  those 
activities,  collecting  the  fruit  of  that  hard  study, 
and  then  trying  to  follow  through  with  a 
scheduled  implementation  of  the  rest  of  our 
forum  discussion  and  come  to  those  conclusions 
that  are  biblical  and  that  are  Brethren. 

"Without  apology  I  ask  for  your  prayers  and 
your  enthusiastic  participation.  I  move  the 
acceptance  of  the  report." 

A  motion  prevailed  to  accept  this  report. 

Charles  Ashman  gave  a  report  as  to  the  time 
and  places  for  coming  conferences. 

1991  Columbus,    Ohio,    July    19-Aug.l 
(inclusive  dates). 

1992  Winona  Lake,  Indiana,  July  31-Aug. 
6  (core  dates). 


1993  Place  to  be  announced,  July  30-jg, 
5  (core  dates). 

Jerry  Young  presented  the  following  mo  m 
from  the  Fellowship  Council. 

A  motion  prevailed  that  the  ofFicfof 
Fellowship  Coordinator  be  organized  as  a  11 
time  paid  position  in  order  that  it  may  rec  ^e 
expanded  responsibilities.  Research  id 
development  of  the  ofBce  will  proceed  as  foU  s: 

1990-91  -  Concept  development  of  the  a  » 
by  the  Fellowship  Council  including  fum  ig 
requirements. 

1991-92  -  Presentation  to  conference  ir 
approval  followed  by  the  development  jf 
necessary  documents. 

1992-93  -  Search  and  screen  process  f  a 
full  time  coordinator. 

1993-94  -  Selection  of  the  Fellow:  p 
Coordinator. 

A  motion  was  made  and  seconded  to  an  id 
the  report  of  the  Strategy  Committee  to  b  ig 
it  in  line  with  our  constitution  by  inserting  le 
2  onlys  into  #3  of  the  Elements  of  a  G  :e 
Brethren  Church. 

A  motion  prevailed  to  extend  the  mee  ig 
for  5  minutes  for  discussion. 

A  motion  prevailed  to  refer  this  prev  i; 
motion  to  the  Strategy  Committee  for  inclu  : 
into  the  strategy. 

A  motion  prevailed  to  adjourn  (sine  c 


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National  Organizations 

GRACE  BRETHREN  FOREIGN  MISSIONS 

1401  Kings  Highway,  Winona  l^ke,  IN  46590 
Mailing  Address:  P.O.  Box  588,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 


Staff 

Ixecutive  Director 

Rev.  Tbm  Julien 
Hrector  of  Administration 

Mr.  Greg  Weimer 
Krector  of  Information  Services 

Rev.  Wendell  Kent 
inancial  Officer 
!  Mr.  Steve  Popenfoose 
■jchnical  Coordinator 

Rev.  Gordon  Austin 
'andidate  Coordinator 

Mr.  Blaine  Horst 
Dmmunications  Coordinator 

Mrs.  Stephany  Craig 
)ecial  Ministries  Coordinator 

Rev.  Roger  Pfeugh 

stribution  Coordinator 

Rev.  Larry  Hubartt 
.counts  Payable  Manager 

Mrs.  Lee  Ann  Horst 
1  ceipts  Manager 

Mrs.  Cindy  Shuler 
5:retary  to  the  Executive  Director 

Mrs.  Cindy  Byers 
5:retary,  Administration 

Mrs.  Kathy  Herman 
S:retary,  Information  Services 

Mrs.  Lillian  Teeter 
[iative  Consultant  (part  time) 

Mr.  Tferry  Julien 


Board  of  Trustees 

(Term  ending  1991) 

Rev.  Wesley  Haller 

Rev.  Edwin  Cashman 

Dr.  Peter  Peponis 

5282  River  Forest  Road 

Dublin,  OH  43017 

Rev.  Scott  Weaver 


1 


(term  ending  1992) 
Rev.  Dean  Fetterhoff 


Mr.  Kenneth  Balmer 

Box  30,  Meetinghouse  Road, 

Itelford,  PA  18969 

Rev.  John  Teevan 

Dr.  David  Plaster 

(Term  ending  1993) 
Dr.  S.  Wayne  Beaver 
Rev.  Robert  GrifTith 
Rev.  Wayne  Hannah 

Mr.  Lenard  Moen 
7914  Michigan  Ave. 
Whittier,  CA  90602 

Officers  of  the  Board 

President— Rev.  Dean  Fetterhoff 

Vice  President— Rev.  John  Tfeevan 

Secretary— Rev.  Wesley  Haller 

Treasurer— Dr.  David  Plaster 

FOREIGN  MISSIONARY  DIRECTORY 

(Phone  numbers  follow  addresses) 
'Home  Ministries  -  Send  mail  to  home  office 

ARGENTINA 

Bailey,  Rev.  Steve  and  Wilma 
Guamini  6498,  1875  Wilde 
Buenos  Aires,  ARGENTINA,  S.A. 
(011-54)  1-207-9673 

Guiles,  Rev.  David  and  Susan 
Ortega  6260,  1875  Wilde 
Buenos  Aires,  ARGENTINA,  S.A. 
(011-54)  1-207-9673 

Nairn,  Rev.  Stanley  and  Betty 

J  V  Gonzales  2218,  1879  Quilmes  Oeste 

Buenos  Aires,  ARGENTINA,  S.A. 

(011-54)  1-250-1215 

*Home  Ministries:  Nov-Mar 

Peacock,  Miss  Alice 

Alem  119,  9  C,  1878  Quilmes  Oeste 

Buenos  Aires,  ARGENTINA,  S.A. 

(011-54)  1-253-9204 

*Home  Ministries:  May-Aug 


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BRAZIL 

Burk.  Rev.  Bill  and  Imogene 

C:s  101.  65.447  Vila  dos  Cabanos.  PA 

BRA7TT.  5_A 

CThev  may  be  reached  at  ( 011-55t  753-1138^ 

&een.  Rev.  Daniel  and  Nancy 
Av.  Joao  XXm.  Na  520 
3S.400  Uberlandia.  M.G. 
BRATTT    SA. 
(011-55^  61-274-9915 

Hodfidon.  Rev.  Earle  and  Dorothy 
Carsa  Pbstal  S61.  66.000  Belem.  Para 
BRAZIL.  SA. 
011-55   91-231-1716 

Johnson.  Rev.  George  and  Evelyn 
CaiKa  Rjstal  S61.  66.000  Belem,  Para 
BRAZn>  SJL 
(011-551  91-226^641 

Miller,  Rev.  Eddie  and  Eileen 
Caixa  Pbstal  368.  66.000  Belem.  P&ra 
BR-A7TT..  SA. 
011-55  i91-2a5-2192 

Triplehom.  Dr.  Bruce  and  Lisa 
RUA  Jose  Miguel  Saramago  1372 
35-400  L1)erlandia.  MG 
BRAZIL.  SA. 
'011-55  i  34-234-4620 

CEXTR.AL  .\FRIC.AN'  REPLBUC 

Address  for  all  C.A-R.  mi^ioruiries  is: 
RP.  240.  Bansui 

CENTR-AJL  -AFRICAN'  REPL'BUC.  .Africa 
Dial  "O";  ask  for  operator  1602-36: 
give  phone  number  61-65-23  at  Bangui. 
CEXTR-AL  .AFRICAN'  REPUBLIC 
Daugherry.  Dr.  Dave  and  Karen 

*Home  Ministries:  Summer 
Davis.  Miss  Diana 
Foster.  Miss  Karen 

*Home  Ministries:  Jan-May 
Habegger.  Miss  Mary  .Ann 

*Home  Ministries:  Summer 
Hocking.  Rev.  Jim  and  Faye 
Kanfman   iliss  Cheryl 
Runs.  Mr.  Paul  and  Berca 

*Home  Ministries:  Jan-Jun 
Mensinger.  Miss  Carol 
Men  Finger.  Rev.  Eddie  and  Linda 

*Home  Ministries:  May-May 
MoeUet  Rev.  Dan  and  Mary  Lou 
Inters.  Mr.  Tom  and  Sue 

•Home  Ministries:  Jul-Jnl 
Skeen,  Rev.  Bob  and  Denise 


Stallter.  Rev.  Tom  and  Sharon 

*Home  Ministries:  Jan-May 
Taylor.  Mr.  Mike  and  Myra 

*Home  Ministries:  Jvm-Dec 
Tschetter.  Miss  Evelyn 

*Home  Ministries:  Jan-Jul 
Uphouse  Mrs.  Miriam 

*Home  Ministries:  July 
Vamer.  Miss  Janet 

*Home  Ministries:  Dec-Dec 
Volovski.  Dr.  Mike  and  .Amy 
Wainwright.  Rev.  Jack  and  Marilyn 
Wenger.  Mr.  Lloyd  and  Barbara 
Wilson.  Miss  Lois 

*Home  Ministries:  .A.pr-Apr 
Wooler.  Miss  Barb 

CILAD 

Harrell.  Rev.  Richard  and  Kathy 
BJ>.  1S3.  Moundou 
REPL'BUC  OF  CH-AD.  .Africa 
Dial   "O"  ask  for  operator  -  160235, 
give  phone  number  397  at  Moundou, 
Republic  of  Chad 
*Home  Ministries:  Jan-Msy 

Vnasdala  Rev.  Les  and  Ruth 
BJ.  153.  Mondou 
REPL'BUC  OF  CH-AD.  -Africa 

ENGL.AN'D 

.Angle  Rev.  Roy 

100  Langlev  HaU  Rd..  Olton,  Solihii:: 

B92  7HD.  EXGUAXD 

(011^4'  21-706-1539 

Kiddoa  Rev.  BiU  and  Beckie 
25  Rainsbrook  Dr..  Monkspath.  Solih 
West  Midlands.  B90  4TH.  EXGL-ANl 
'011-441  21-744-7277 

Schwan.  Rev.  Dave  and  Becky 
16  Bishopton  Close  Shirley.  Solihull 
W«st  Midlands.  B90  4TH.  "eXGL-ANI 
(011-44 '21-744-5223 

Shipley.  Dr.  Greg  and  Cheryl 
146  Knightsbridge  Rd..  Olton,  Solihi 
West  Midlands.  B92  SRB.  EXGL.AXI 
1 011-i4 1  21-722-3595 
*Home  Ministries:  Summer 

FR-AS'CE 

Burgess.  Mr.  Greg 
S3,  cours  de  la  Republique 
69100  ViUeurbanne  FR-AN'CE 
f011-33i  78-85-60-59 


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Uyne,  Mrs.  Ruth  Ann 
5,  rue  Garibaldi 
9006  Lyon,  FRANCE 
)11.33i  72-44-98-26 

teArmey,  Rev.  Larry  and  Vicki 
OOD,  cours  Lafayette 
9003  Lyon.  FRANCE 
)ll-33»  78-95-38-44 

ktod.  Rev.  Kent  and  Becky 
4B  blvd.  de  la  Mame 
1000  Dijon,  FRANCE 
ni-33i  80-74-09-30 

rtiffith.  Rev.  Dave  and  Susan 
3A,  rue  de  Strasbourg 
1200  Le  Creusot,  FRANCE 
ni-33»  85-80-10-07 

pckey.  Rev.  Tom  and  Laura 
3  Place  de  la  Ferrandiere 
9003  Lyon.  FRANCE 
Jll-331  60-11-01-51 

iobert.  Rev.  Dave  and  Susie 
i  rue  Georges  Clemenceau 
1230  St.  Vallier.  FRANCE 
11-331  85-58-32-50 

lawitter.  Rev.  I^ul  and  Louise 
,  rue  Ejnest  Lorv 
000  Dijon.  FRANCE 
11-331  80-66-54-63 

»ris.  Miss  Patty 
,  me  Lalande 
006  Lvon.  FRANCE 
.1-331  72-74-23-10 

rd.  Rev.  Chris  and  Carolyn 
T  rue  de  Martv^rs  de  la  Resistance 
ioO  Chalon  sur  Saone,  FRANCE 
1 1-33 1  85-41-53-02 

,  IS,  Rev.  Mark  and  Joy 
^  ue  de  Longwy 
=■  00  Le  Creusot.  FRANCE 

L-33)  85-80-24-06 

[ome  Ministries:  Summer 

.^s.  Rev.  John  and  Soni 
"'Irue  Docteur  Oilier 

DO  Villeurbanne.  FRANCE 

-33)  78-68-98-52 

ver,  Mr.  Marlin  and  Sue 
teau  de  St.  Albain 
»  Lugnv.  FRANCE 
-33)  85-33-14-28 
teau  (011-33)  85-33-12-95 


GERMANY 

Belton.  Rev.  James  and  Sibylle 
AM  Herrengarten  12 
7712  Blumberg 
GERMANY 
(011-49)  7702-3562 
*Home  Ministries:  Jul-Jan 

Dobrenen,  Miss  Beverly 

Roemerstr.  159 
7250  Leonberg 
GER^L\N'Y 
(011^9'  7152-26104 

Fredericks,  Rev.  James  and  Ftan 
Breite  Heerstrasse  76 1 
7260  Calw  iHeumadem 
GER>LAN'Y 
(011-49/  7051-12552 
*Home  Ministries:  Summer 

TTaak,  Miss  Edna 
Hegelstr.  123 
7080  Aalen 
GERMANY 

(011-49)  7361-35282 
*Home  Ministries:  SiimmfT 

Jackson.  Rev.  Daniel  and  Rachel 

Kolomanstr.  41 

7070  Schwaebisch  Gmuend 

GER^L^N^Y 

(011-49'  7171-76817 

Manduka,  Rev.  Da^id  and  Katbjr 
Kurt-Schumacher-Str.  167 
7070  Schwaebisch  Gmuend 
GER>L\N'Y 
'011-491  7171-83068 

I^ppas.  Rev.  John  and  Becky 

Liebigstr.  7  1 

7080  Aalen-Unterkochen 

GER^L\N'Y 

(011-49  >  7361-87896 

Ramsey,  Rev.  Dan  and  Denise 
Egerlaenderstr.  3 
7250  Leonberg 
GER^L^L^'Y 
1011-49'  7152-45609 
*Home  Ministries:  Jun-Aug 

Stover.  Mr.  Roger 
Oberbenringerstr.  104 
7070  Schwaebisch  Gmuend 
GERMANY 
(011-49)  7171-68229 


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JAPAN 

Graham,  Rev.  Ike  and  Nancy 

Grand  Mezon  Shin  Itami  714 

Itami  shi 

Minami  Machi,  2-1-20 

Hyogo-ken  664 

JAPAN 

(011-81)  727-72-7725 

Huesmann,  Miss  Natalie 

Fukujuso  Higashi  Mune  1-F,  Minami  Hashi 

4-18-8,  Cho  Me  Itami 

Itami  City  664, 

JAPAN 

(011-81)  727-84-2474 

Kirnbauer,  Rev.  Ted  and  Kristen 

Canvon  Mansion  Hibarigaoka  #108 

Kurihard  3-3-16  Niiza-shi 

Saitama-ken,  T352, 

JAPAN 

(011-81)  424-23-1480 

O'Dell,  Rev.  Cecil  and  Debbie 

Dai-ichi  Kooshin  Mansion  #102 

Kurihara  5-6-12,  Niiza-shi 

Saitama-ken,  T352 

JAPAN 

(011-81)  424-22-7452 

MEXICO 

Churchill,  Rev.  Jack  and  Rosa 
2758  Caulfield  Dr. 
San  Diego,  CA  92154 
(619)  423-7903 

Farrell,  Miss  Bess 
Xola  125-103 
Colonia  Alamos 
03500  Mexico  D.F. 
MEXICO 
(011-52)  5-579-9550 

Guerena,  Rev.  Martin  and  Kristy 

Apdo.  Postal  #  173 

Cuautitla  Izcalli 

54700  Edo.  de  Mexico 

MEXICO 

(011-52)  5-579-9550 

Welling,  Miss  Brenda 

Xola  125-103 

Colonia  Alamos 

03400  Mexico  D.F. 

MEXICO 

(011-52)  5-579-9550 


PHILIPPINES 

Beaver,  Mr.  Daniel  and  Tori 
P.O.  Box  A.C.  527 
Quezon  City,  1109 
PHILIPPINES 
(011-63)  2-673-48-34 

Hulett,  Rev.  Clay  and  Kim 

P.O.  Box  A.C.  527,  Quezon  City,  1109 

PHILIPPINES 

(011-63)  2-673-31-51 

Juday,  Rev.  Robert  and  Brenda 

P.O.  Box  A.C.  527 

Quezon  City,  1109 

PHILIPPINES 

(011-63)  2-673-67-09 

Ruiz,  Rev.  Tfed  and  Vivien 
P.O.  Box  A.C.  527 
Quezon  City,  1109 
PHILIPPINES 
(011-63)  26-99-28-35 

PORTUGAL 

Hawkins,  Rev.  Tim  and  Julie 

Av.  DR.  ELISLO  de  MOURA,  443 

2''B 

3000  COIMBRA 

PORTUGAL 

Hull,  Margaret 
*Home  Ministries:  Jan-May 

SPAIN 

Poupart,  Rev.  Walter  and  Ruth 

Casino  2,  pta.  26 

Tterramelar  (Pateran) 

46989  Valencia 

SPAIN 

(011-34)  6-138-7672 

Satterthwaite,  Rev.  Rick  and  Twinky 

C.  Virgen  de  Africa  18,  3-C 

28027  Madrid 

SPAIN 

(011-34)  1-404-7640 

EXTENDED  FURLOUGH 

Hines,  Dr.  Jim  and  Martha 
4424  Lynndale  Dr. 
Saginaw,  MI  48603 
(517)  792-2635 

APPOINTEES 

France 

Barlow,  Mr.  Tbm  and  MaryAnn 
R.R.  8  Box  182 
Warsaw,  IN  46580 
(219)  269-5100 
28 


Mexico 

Pieters,  Mr.  John  (SOWer) 

1117  %  Hope  St. 

South  Pasadena,  CA  91030 

I  818)- 799-4535 

Portugal 

Burk,  Mr.  Kenneth  and  Kimberly 
1452  Elm  Ave.  #  108 
.ong  Beach,  CA  90807 
213)  424-4950 

chwartz,  Rev.  Ralph  and  Martha 

11  W.  Orchard 

anta  Maria,  CA  93454 

i05)  922-7184 

ETIRED 

Itig,  Dr.  Keith  and  Vivian 
175  E.  Walnut 
hittier,  CA  90602 
13)693-5182 

:  ilzer,  Mr.  Albert  and  Eulah 
'!8  Aloha  Circle,  Villa  P 
I  ng  Beach,  CA  90805 

:  chran.  Miss  Rosella 

i».  Box  588 

fnona  Lake,  IN  46590 

19)269-4657 

pe.  Miss  Mary 

0  Teresa  St. 
!iesto,  CA  95350 
!))  527-7709 

•/dy.  Rev  P^ul  and  Dortha 
S4  Ibal  Lane 
1,'aso,  TX  79924 
)  751-5889 

ner.  Rev  Martin  and  Beverley 

J  Box  588 

isna  Lake,  IN  46590 

11269-4657 

'!man,  Rev  Marvin  and  Dorothy 
Chestnut  St. 

'na  Lake,  IN  46590 

269-5068 

; .  Rev  Walter  and  Alys 
JVin  Oaks  Ave. 
u  Vista,  CA  92010 
S  428- 1563 

'  Rev  Solon  and  Kathryn 

RO.  Box  295 
r  w,  IN  46580 
>  269-7215 


29 


Jones,  Miss  Gail 
R.D.  4,  P.O.  Box  59 
Johnstown,  PA  15905 
(814)  479-7428 

Kent,  Miss  Ruth 

RO.  Box  588  i 

Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

(219)  269-4657 

Maconaghy,  Rev  Hill  and  Dorothy 
4061  58th  Ave.  N.,  Lot  #206 
St.  Petersburg,  FL  33714 
(813)  525-4576 

Mason,  Dr.  Harold  and  Margaret 
2075  Chapman  Lake  Dr. 
Warsaw,  IN  46580 
(219)  269-7187 

Miller,  Rev  Donald  and  Lois 
24600  Mountain  Ave.,  Sp.  40 
Hemet,  CA  92344 
(714)  927-7298 

Mishler,  Miss  Marie 
62  Coach  Ln. 
Akron,  OH  44312 
(216)  794-8728 

Sickel,  Mrs.  Loree 

1462  (Jolden  Rain  Rd.  Apt.  49B 

Seal  Beach,  CA  90740 

Snyder,  Rev  Roy  and  Ruth 
901  Robson  Rd., 
Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 
(219)  267-3234 

Snyder,  Miss  Ruth 
RO.  Box  588 
Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 
(219)  269-4657 

Thurston,  Miss  Marian 
RO.  Box  588 
Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 
(219)  269-4657 

Tresise,  Rev  Foster  and  Marguerite 
95-303  Waioni  St. 
Wahiawa,  HI  96786 
(808)  623-2298 

Williams,  Rev  Robert  and  Lenora 
150  W  Warren  St.,  Box  41 
Peru,  IN  46970 
(317)  472-4016 

Zielasko,  Rev  John  and  Jean 
114    15th  St. 
Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 
(219)  267-4808 


FINANCIAL  STATEMENT 
BALANCE  SHEET 
December  31,  1989 

Assets: 

General  Fund- 
Cash  and  Investments «    551,039 

Accounts  Receivable 

Advances  and  Prepaid  ^^  ^gg 

Expenses .•■;■'"  Ws91 

Equipment  (less  depreciation) ....  347  105 

Land  and  Buildings 172691 

Other : 

„vx  ,  1,193,049 

Tbtal -^^:^^:^^ 

Restricted  Fund—  . .  „ 

Cash  and  Investments ddu.u^u 

Notes  Receivable ^  ^^g 

Other '- 

Tbtal ^^i^ 

Annuity  Fund-  ^. 

Cash  and  Investments qo'672 

Notes  Receivable •^"'     ^ 

Accrued  Interest 

TV*  I                                            . .  353,089 

Tbtal 

Endowment  Fund-  ^^  ^^^ 

Investments '. 

^     ,  14.355 

Tbtal 

TOTAL  OF  ALL  FUNDS ^1-893,111 


Liabilities  and  Fund 
Balances: 
General  Fund— 

Notes  Payable  ....  .^ «      15,091 

Missionary  Outfit  Funds ofAin 

Other  Liabilities _   ^bl.4ju 

Tbtal  Liabilities 304,621 

Fund  Balance SSiJA^a 

Tbtal J^^ 

Restricted  Fund-  .^g,^ 

Accounts  Payable 

Fund  Balance  -  Relief  ^  ggs 

Fund'salance  -  Field  Projects  .  .  .  _    328,976_ 

Tbtal ^J5MH 

Annuity  Fund- 

Annuity  Payments  Payable ^.^^0 

Annuities  in  Force ]lAa\ 

Fund  Balance 1°'*'°'''^ 

Tbtal _i!2l2^ 


Endowment  Fund— 

fund  balance J*'™ 

Tbtal ^-^ 

TOTAL  OF  ALL  FUNDS $1.893,11 


INCOME  AND  EXPENSE  STATEMENT      ii  j 
For  the  calendar  year  ending  December  31,  198! 
GENERAL  FUND 


Income: 

Operation  Lifeline *    354,3: 

Field „  „  .  „  , 

Support  and  Relocation 251 

Estates — 

TV*  1                                                .  3,242,8 

Tbtal '     „„ 

Interest  and  Miscellaneous ^"'^ 

TOTAL  INCOME $3,261,S 


Expenses: 
Administrative- 
General  Office 

Office  Rent 

Legal  and  Audit 

Office  Personnel 

Board  and  Office  Travel 

Candidate  Expenses 

Tbtal  

Promotional- 
Publications   

Publicity 

Conferences  and  Deputation  . 
Office  Personnel 

Tbtal  

Missionary  and  Field- 
Residences  

Missionary  Personnel 

Missionary  Travel 

Field  needs 

Tbtal  

Other- 
Interest  

Memberships  and 

Contributions 

Miscellaneous 

Tbtal  

TOTAL  EXPENSES   .... 


68.: 
31,: 

3, 

219, 

20, 

1, 

344, 


27 

66    ■ 
84 
63      - 

242  i  .;. 


$3^ 


The  financial  records  of  the  GBFM  for  the  year  19i 
been  audited  by  Dahms  and  Yarian,  Certified  . 
Accountants,  Warsaw,  Indiana.  The  complete  i^ 
report  is  available  for  inspection  at  the  GB*M1 


Sii 


30 


THE  GRACE  BRETHREN  HOME  MISSIONS 
COUNCIL,  INCORPORATED 

1401  Kings  Highway,  Winona  Lake,  Indiana  46590 
IMaiJing  Address:  P.O.  Box  587 


Officers  and  Staff 

res.-Dr.  Luke  E.  KaufTman,  613  Hilltop 
Koad,  Myerstown,  PA  17067 
Pres.— Rev.    James    L.    Custer,    2515 
Carriage  Lane,  Powell,  OH  43065 

3cy.    and    Exec.    Dir.-Mr.    Larry    N. 
Chamberlain,  108  Apple  Court,  Winona 

Lake,  IN  46590 

eas.-Mr.  Homer  Waller,  EO.  Box  612, 

Sunnyside,  WA  98944 

rector  of  Administration— Rev.  Jesse  B 

Deloe,  102  Third  Street,  Winona  Lake, 

1  m  46590 
]  rectors  of  Church- Planting 

and  Development 
1st  and  South-Rev.  William  H.  Snell 

1210  W  100  South,  Warsaw,  IN  46580 
(^sociate   Director-South— Rev.    Kurt   A. 

Miller,  154  Lake  Shore  Drive,  N.,  Palm 

Harbor,  FL  34684 
V  3t-Rev  David  E.  Marksbury,  RO.  Box 

17148,  Long  Beach,  CA  90807 
Sector    of   Finance    and    Information 

Systems-Mr.  Allan  Bowman,  P.O.  Box 
^  144,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 
^'  amunications  Coordinator— Mr.  James 

='olsom,  Rt.  2,  Box  313,  Pierceton,  IN 
,  ,6562 

fc-etary  to  Executive  Director- 
Mrs.  Judi  Rose 
l}!;utive  Secretary-Mrs.  Marilyn  Orlando 
(S^stant  to  Director  of  Finance/ 

?ookkeeper-Mrs.  Linda  Leonard 
<c  unting  Assistant  (part  time>- 

bs.  Joyce  Clinger 
0'  dinator  of  Donor  Services— 

Irs.  Cashel  Taylor 
3C!tary-Mrs.  Jeanette  Scofield 
?C5tionist-Mrs.  Carla  Noll 

Board  of  Directors 

(Term  Ending  1991) 

r.  ark  Curtis,  3646  California  Ave.,  Long 

1  ach,  CA  90807 
'V.lichard  P  DeArmey,  1963  Noble  Run 

Vy,  Columbus,  OH  43229 

31 


Dr.  Luke  E.  Kauffman,  613  Hilltop  Rd., 

Myerstown,  PA  17067 
Mr.  Joseph  Tkylor,  2412  Hidden  Creek 

Circle,  Sebring,  FL  33870 

(Tirm  Ending  1992) 
Mr.   Morgan  Burgess,   163   N.   Franklin 

Street,  Delaware,  OH  43015 
Rev.  Robert  D.  Fetterhoff,  912  Douglas  Dr 

Wooster,  OH  44691 
Rev.  John  R.  Mcintosh,  2735  N.  Beth  Place, 

Simi  Valley  CA  93065 
Mr.  Jerry  Michael,  Route  4,  105  Meadow 

Dr.,  Martinsburg,  WV  25401 
Mr.    Clair   Floyd,    11251    Lipscomb   St 

Anchorage,  AK  99516 

(Tirm  Ending  1993) 
Mr.  Jack  Broyles,   1607  Whitehall  Rd , 

Anderson,  SC  29621 
Rev  James  L.  Custer,  2515  Carriage  Lane 

Powell,  OH  43065 
Rev  C.  Lee  Jenkins,  PO.  Box  273,  Winona 

Lake,  IN  46590 
Dr.  John  W  Mayes,  Route  9,  Box  559B 

Longview,  TX  75601 
Mr.  Homer  Waller,  RO  Box  612,  Sunnyside, 

WA  98944 

Home  Mission  Directory 

Atlanta,  GA,  (East)-Dekalb  Community 

Grace  Brethren  Church.    P&stor  Ernest 

Usher. 
Austin,    TX-Calvary    Bible    Fellowship. 

Pastor,  Fenton  McDonald. 
Belmont    Heights,    (Long    Beach),    CA- 

Belmont    Heights    Grace    Brethren 

Church.  Pastor,  Greg  Perry. 
Blain,    PA-Sherman's    Valley    Grace 

Brethren    Church.    Pastor,    Dennis 

Huratiak, 
Bradenton,  FL-Grace  Brethren  Church. 
Brunswick,    ME-Down    East    Grace 

Brethren  Church.  Pastor,  Darrel  Tkylor. 
Charleston,    WV-Cross    Lanes    Grace 

Brethren  Church.  Pastor,  Emory  Young. 


Columbia,  SC— Carolina  Grace  Brethren 

Church.  Pastor,  James  Jackson. 
Columbia  City,  IN— Columbia  City  Grace 

Brethren    Church.    Pastor,    Robert 

Ashman. 
Columbus,  OH,  N.E.-Rocky  Ridge  Grace 

Brethren  Church.  Pastor,  Will  Marling 
Dryhill,    KY— Victory    Mountain    Grace 

Brethren  Chapel.  Pastor,  Samuel  Baer. 
Escanaba,  MI— Bay  De  Noc  Grace  Brethren 

Church.  Pastor,  Gar>'  Hable. 
Greencastle,    PA— Conococheague    Grace 

Brethren  Church.  Pastor,  Alsm  Clingan. 
Hartford,  CT-Grace  Brethren  Church  of 

Greater    Hartford.    Pastor,    Kenneth 

Carozza. 
Homer,     AK— Kachemak     Bay     Grace 

Brethren    Church.     Pastor,    Frank 

Gardner 
Hurst    (Dallas-Fort    Worth),    TX-Grace 

Fellowship  Church. 
Indianapolis,    (Fishers),    EN— Northeast 

Grace  Brethren  Church.  Pastors,  Allen 

Edgington  and  Ronald  Smals. 
Lakeland.   FL — Grace   Brethren   Church. 

Pastor,  James  Taylor 
London,    OH— Grace    Brethren    Church. 

Pastor.  Howard  Immel. 
McAllen,    TX— McAllen    Grace    Brethren 

Church.  Pastor,  Robert  Soto. 
Menifee  Valley,  CA— New  Hope  Community 

Church.  Pastors,  Chris  Suitt  and  Mikal 

Smith. 
Millersburg,  OH— Grace  Brethren  Church. 

Pastor,  Charles  Thornton. 
Mishawaka,     IN— Mishawaka     Grace 

Brethren  Church.  Pastor,  Scott  Weaver 
Murn,'s\'ille,  PA— Grace  Brethren  Church. 

F^stor,  Stephan  Edmonds. 
Naples,  FL— Community  Grace  Brethren 

Church.  Pastor,  Daniel  Thompson. 
North  Rile,  AK-North  Pble  Grace  Brethren 

Church.  Pastor,  Da\'is  Harbour. 
North  Port,  FL— Grace  Brethren  Church. 

Pastor.  Lester  Pifer. 
Philadelphia,  PA— Liberty  Grace  Brethren 

Church.  Pastor,  Steve  Makofka. 
Richmond  (Short  Pump),  VA.— Fellowship 

Grace  Brethren  Church,  Pastor,  David 

Kowalke 
Rio  Rancho,  NM— La  Mesa  Grace  Church. 

Pastor,  Donald  Bowlin. 
Saratoga    Springs,    NY— Grace    Brethren 

Church  of  Saratoga  Springs.  Pastor,  Dale 

Jenks. 


Maple  Valley  (Seattle),  WA-Grace  Bib 

Fellowship    Grace    Brethren    Churc! 

I^stor,  Robert  (jentzel. 
State   College,   PA— Happy  Valley   Cor 

munity  Grace  Brethren  Church.  I^t( 

Larry  Edwards. 
Willoughby,    OH-Lake    County    Gra 

Brethren  Church,  ftstor,  Joe  Cosentii 
Yakima    Valley,    WA-Grace    Brethn 

Chxirch  (Hispanic).  F^stor,  Abner  Solai' 

GRACE  BRETHREN 
CHAPLAINS  MINISTRY 

-  P.O.  Box  587,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

(Telephone:  219/267-5161) 
Endorsing  Agent— Rev.  C.  Lee  Jenkins,  F 
Box  587,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590. 
Chaplains:   Capt.   Charles   Card,   Arr 
Capt.  Ben  Collins,  Army;  Lt.  Cdr.  John . 
Diaz,  Navy;  Cdr.  G.  James  Dickson,  Na  : 
Lt.  Col.  James  T  Elwell,  Air  Force;  Lt.  Jc ; 
Galle,  Navy;  Lt.  Dayne  Nix,  Navy;  Lt.  C 
John    B.    Patrick,    Army;    Col.    Jc . 
Schumacher,   Army;   Capt.    Phil   Spei 
Army.        (For    current    address    cont ; 
endorsing  agent). 

GRACE  BRETHREN 
NAVAJO  MINISTRIES,  INC. 

-  Counselor,  NM  87018  - 
(Ttelephone:  505/568-4454) 
Officers  and  Staff 
Pres.-Dr.  Luke  E.  Kauffman,  613  Hil 
Road,  Myerstown,  PA  17067 
V.    F*res.— Rev.    James    L.    Custer,    i 
Carriage  Lane,  Powell,  OH  43065        ' 
Secretary  and  Exec.  Dir.— Mr.  LeirriN 
Chamberlain,  108  Apple  Court,  Win 
Lake,  IN  46590 

Treas.— Mr.  Homer  Waller,  RO.  Box 
Sunnyside,  WA  98944 

Larry  and  Jonnie  Lou  Wedertz,  superii 

dent  and  secretary. 

Steve    and    Chris    Galegor,    assis 

superintendent,  promotion  and  bookk«,j 

Wayne  and  Terrie  Aites,  girls  dorm  ps 

Karen  Broach,  high  school  teacher,  (j 

Dino  Butler,  high  school  teacher,  coj 

John   and  Velma  Champion,   boys 

parents 

Sheilah   Champion,    3rd   and   4th   |( 

teacher 

Bob    and    Betty    Clifton,    building,^ 

grounds  maintenance,  kitchen  supeJl 


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J^gie  Garber,  visitation  missionary 

flelen  Garrett,  kindergarten  teacher 

'ohn  and  Donna  Juday,  5th  and  6th  grade 

eacher,  high  school  teacher 

iob    and    Norma     Lathrop,     vehicle 

laintenance,  secretary 

laine  Marpel,  principal  and  high  school 

■acher 

•etty  Masimer,  visitation  missionary 

.ndy  Moyer,  high  school  teacher,  coach 

oy  and  Ladina  Sam,  7th  and  8th  grade 

;acher 

hurches  sponsored  by  the  Navajo  Mission: 

edar  Hill  Navajo  Grace  Brethren  Church 
;!  (Tully  and  Mary  Butler) 

ay  Mesa  Navajo  Grace  Brethren  Church 
n  (Johnson  and  Nancy  Chiquito) 
-  ;3d  Lake  ( AZ)  Community  Grace  Brethren 
:  I  Church  (John  and  Nora  Trujillo) 

Officers  and  Staff 

Navajo  Committee 

-*.  Allan  Bowman,  Mr  Jack  Broyles,  Mr. 
rry  Chamberlain,  Rev.  Jesse  Deloe,  Mr. 
lir  Floyd,  Dr.  Luke  Kauffman,  Dr.  John 
'lyes,  Mr.  Jerry  Michael. 

Board  of  Directors 

'.  Jack  Broyles,  Mr.  Morgan  Burgess,  Mr 

!irk  Curtis,  Rev.  James  Custer,  Rev. 
•^khard  DeArmey,  Rev.  Robert  Fetterhoff, 

V-  Clair  Floyd,  Rev  C.  Lee  Jenkins,  Dr. 
.  ijke  Kauffman,  Dr.  John  Mayes,  Rev.  John 
:   Slntosh,  Mr.  Jerry  Michael,  Mr  Joseph 

J  'lor,  Mr  Homer  Waller 

iibined   Financial   Statements   of  The   Grace 
hren  Home  Missions  Council,  Incorporated  and 
— 'i;e  Brethren  Navajo  Ministries,  Incorporated 


cietJ 


«li 


STATEMENT  OF 

FINANCIAL  CONDITION 

December  31,  1989 


jpen 

aiiii 

wkk  STS; 

rmpl  ent  Assets 

and  cash  investments 
ings  and  other  receipts 
transit . 


iildinl 


cash  and  cash  equivalents 
int  portion  of  notes 

ceivable   

r  Current  assets   

ints  receivable 


$    153,194 

238,343 
391,537 


5,781 
44,152 
56,528 


Property  and  Equipment: 

Land 36,000 

Buildings 369,697 

Mission  Real  Estate   403,849 

Autos  &  Trucks 204,932 

Photo  Equipment 25,220 

Other  Equipment   218,527 

f,258,225 

Less  Accumulated  Depr. (416,089) 

$    842,136 

Investments  &  Other  Assets; 

Notes  Receivable 61,096 

Contributed  Property 2,700 

Annuities  Invested   590,016 

Leasehold  Interest,  net 17,923 

$    671,735 

TOTAL  ASSETS $2,011,869 

LIABILITIES: 
Current  Liabilities: 

Notes  Payable   $    475,805 

Current  portion  of  Long  Tferm  Debt  7,643 

Accounts  Payable 34,520 

Accrued  Annuity  Installments 14,159 

Payroll  Withholdings 597 

Deferred  rental  income 2,600 

Tbtal  Current  Liab $    535,324 

Long  Tferm  debt, 

net  of  current  portion 183,920 

Annuities  &  Trusts 822,363 

TOTAL  LIABILITIES $1,541,527 

EQUITY 470,262 

TOTAL  LIAB.  &  EQUITY   $2,011,869 


STATEMENT  OF  OPERATIONS: 
YEAR  ENDING  DECEMBER  31.  1989 

Revenues: 

Offerings $1,220,573 

Contributed  assets 

Estates  &  Annuities 64,350 

Rent    45,900 

Interest 64,194 

Other    16,316 

Total  Revenues  $1,411,333 

Operating  Expenses: 

Direct  Assistance 1,098,270 

Administration 446,715 

Promotion 137,183 

Payments  to  Annuitants 69,764 

Total  Operating  Expenses  $1,751,932 
Excess  (deficit)  of  revenues  over 

operating  expenses $  (340,599) 

Other  Income  (expense): 

Income  from  church  dissolutions  .  .  .  398,597 

Interest (47,561) 

Net  expenses  relating  to  prior  periods  (10,052) 


il  Current  Assets $    497,998       Total  Other  Income 

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$    340,984 


Excess  (deficit)  of  revenues 

over  expenses 385 

Equity,  beginning  of  year 469,877 

Equity,  end  of  year $    470,262 


These  reports  and  the  supporting  records  are  audite 
by  the  CPA  firm  Ashman,  TVggart  and  Manion,  P.( 
A  copy  of  its  report  is  available  upon  written  reques 


GRACE  BRETHREN  INVESTMENT 
FOUNDATION,  INCORPORATED 

P.O.  Box  587,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 


The  Grace  Brethren  Investment  Founda- 
tion has  the  same  officiary  as  The  Grace 
Brethren  Home  Missions  Council,  Inc., 
Winona  Lake,  Indiana. 

Officers  and  Staff 

Pres.-Dr.  Luke  E.  Kauffman,  613  Hilltop 

Road,  Myerstown,  PA  17067 
V.    Pres.— Rev.    James    L.    Custer,    2515 

Carriage  Lane,  Powell,  OH  43065 
Secy,    and    Exec.    Dir.— Mr.    Larry    N. 

Chamberlain,  108  Apple  Court,  Winona 

Lake,  IN  46590 
Treas.-Mr.  Homer  Waller,  P.O.  Box  612, 

Sunnyside,  WA  98944 
Dir  of  GBIF-Mr  James  W  Johnson,  2704 

William  Dr.,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 
Secy.— Mrs.  Florence  Figert 
Bookkeeper— Mrs.  Wanita  Ogden 
TfeUer/Data  Processing— Mrs.  Lori  Judson 
Comptroller— Allan  L.  Bowman 

Board  of  Directors 

Mr.  Jack  Broyles 

Mr.  Morgan  Burgess 

Mr  Mark  Curtis 

Rev.  James  Custer 

Rev.  Richard  DeArmey 

Rev.  Robert  Fetterhoff 

Mr.  Clair  Floyd 

Rev.  C.  Lee  Jenkins 

Dr.  Luke  Kauffman 

Dr.  John  Mayes 

Rev.  John  Mcintosh 

Mr.  Jerry  Michael 

Mr.  Joseph  Tkylor 

Mr.  Homer  Waller 


(Copies  of  the  audited  statements,  also  containing  the  Auditor's 
opinion,  are  available  at  our  offices  at  1401  Kings  Highway. 
Box  587,  Winona  Lake,  Indiana  46590. 


STATEMENT  OF  FINANCIAL 
CONDITION 
May  31,  1990 

ASSETS: 

Cash  and  Cash  Equivalent $4,221,2 

Investments 3,312,3 

Accrued  Interest  Receivable 115,2 

Loans  Receivable 13,317,4 

Vehicles  and  Equipment  (Net)  .  .  .  56,5 

Other  Assets 3 

Tbtal  Assets $21,023,2 

LIABILITIES  AND  FUND  \ 
BALANCE: 

Savings  Accounts $18,796,5, 

Accrued  Interest  Payable 213,5 

Other  Liabilities 12,£| 

Ibtal  Liabilities 19,023,C 

Fund  Balance 2,000,1 

Tbtal  Liabilities  and  Fund  Balance  $21,023,5' 


STATEMENT  OF  OPERATIONS 
For  Year  Ended  May  31,  1990 

OPERATING  INCOME: 

Interest  on  Loans  $1 

Interest  on  Investments 

Tbtal  Operating  Income 1 

OPERATING  EXPENSES: 

Interest  on  Savings  Accounts  ....       $1 

Salaries  and  Services 

Contributions 

Data  Processing 

Other  Administrative  Expenses  .  . 

Tbtal  Operating  Expenses   1 

Other  Income  and  (Expenses)   .  .  . 

NET  INCOME 


,169,a 
662,111 


832,S' 

,274,11 
130,i 

83,: 

15,j; 
144,< 

648,1 

146, 


^! 


$    330,11 


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GRACE  BRETHREN  FINANCIAL  PLANNING  SERVIQE 

P.O.  Box  587,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

Phone:  219/267-5161 

(A  joint  ministry  sponsored  by 

The  Grace  Brethren  Home  Missions  Council,  Inc.  and 

Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Missions) 

Director  -  Mr.  Russel  Dunlap,  P.O.  Box  587,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 
fest  Coast  Representative  —  Rev.  Donald  Miller,  24600  Mountain  Ave.,  Sp.  40,  Hemet,  CA  92344 
'ield  Representative  —  Mr.  Ronald  Dorner,  8115  Green  Valley  Rd.,  Mohave  Valley,  AZ  86440 
Administrative  Assistant  —  Miss  Brenda  S.  Kent,  1401  P&rk  Ave.,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

Executive  Committee: 

Larry  N.  Chamberlain,  chairman 

Brenda  S.  Kent,  recording  secretary 

Thomas  Julien,  Allan  Bowman,  Jesse  Deloe,  James  Johnson,  Wendell  Kent,  Stephen 

Popenfoose,  Greg  Weimer 


GRACE  SCHOOLS 

200  Seminary  Drive,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 


General  Administration 

John  J.  Davis,  President 

Ronald  E.  Manahan,  Provost 

David   R.    Plaster,    Vice    President   for 

Academic  Affairs 
'illiam  Darr,  Director  of  Library  Services 
oy  Lowrie,  Director  of  the  Division  of 

Christian  School  Education 
Sozella    Sherman    (Miss),    Director    of 
'.  Nursing 

m  Shipley,  Registrar 
ary  Meadors,  Director  of  Doctoral  Studies 

Enrollment  Services 

irl  Beridon,  Dean  of  Enrollment 
m  Henry,  Director  of  Admissions 
ark    Booth,    Seminary    Recruitment 
Coordinator 
"m  Abbitt,  Recruitment  Counselor 
eve  Wishart,  Recruitment  Counselor 
eve  Petty,  Director  of  Financial  Aid 

Student  Services 

uce  Barlow,  Dean  of  Student  Life 

iriam  Pacheco,  Coordinator  of  Women's 

Ministries 
fie    Poyner,    Co-Director    of    Women's 

;  Counseling 

Idlip  Dick,  Director  of  Athletics 
I'bert  Mathisen,  Director  of  SAAC 
liinette  Hieb  (Miss),  Housing  Director 


Doug    Wilcoxson,    Director    of    Career 

Counseling  and  Placement 
Joanne  Tkylor  (Mrs.),  School  Nurse 

Business  and  Financial  Matters 

*Ronald   E.   Clinger,   Vice   President  for 

Business  Affairs 
Reid    DePace,    Director    of   Supporting 

Services 
Paul  DeRenzo,  Director  of  Food  Service 
Audrey  Tobias  (Miss),   Director  of  Data 

Processing 
Steven  Fleagle,  Controller 
Marlin  Rose,  Director  of  Physical  Plant 

Advancement  Department 

*Reid  Morrison,  Vice  President  for  Institu- 
tional Advancement 
Andrew  Galvin,  Director  of  Development 
Don  Ogden,  Director  of  Alumni  Affairs 
Joel  Curry,  Director  of  Information  Services 
E.  William  Male,  Planned  Giving 
Representative 

*Members  of  the  President's  Administrative 
Council 

Officers  of  the  Corporation 

President—  Dr.  John  J.  Davis 
Secretary/Treasurer  — 

Mr.  Ronald  E.  Clinger 
Assistant  Secretary  —  Mr.  Ronald  J.  Kinley 


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Board  of  Trustees 

(nrm  Ending  1993) 
Mr.  Larry  Downs,  4  Stone  Camp  Trail, 

Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 
Rev.  Lester  W.  Kennedy,  25  Dudley  Ferry 

Road,  Radford,  VA  24141 
Dr.  Nickolas  Kurtaneck,  6153  Pershing 

Way,  Buena  Park,  CA  90260 
+Dr.  John  P.  Morgan,  6213  Myers  Road, 

West  Salem,  OH  44287 
Rev.    Las    Nutter,    509    Cherry    Street, 

Wrightsville,  PA  17368 
Mrs.  Miriam  Pacheco,  413  Kings  Highway, 

Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 
Chap.  John  Schumacher,   19A  Garrison 

Lane,  Carlisle  Barricks,  PA  17013 
Rev    Charles   G.    Thornton,    3%    North 

Crawford,  Millersburg,  OH  44654 

(Term  ending  1991) 
Mr.  John  Armstrong,  544  West  Pleasant 

Home  Road,  Wooster,  OH  44691 
Dr.  Robert  L.  Boze,  Route  1,  Box  224-D, 

Berne,  IN  46711 
Rev  Ronald  A.  Guiles,  895  W  Wymore 

i*907-A,  Altamonte  Springs,  FL  32714 
Dr.  Donald  Hedrick,  15033  Lodosa  Drive, 

Whittier,  CA  90605 
+Mr.  Richard  Holmes,  secretary,  427  David 

Street,  Smithville,  OH  44677 
Mr.  Thomas  Homey,  2811  Prospect  N.E., 

Box  59,  Middlebranch,  OH  44652 
Rev  Clyde  K.  Landrum,  1108  Chestnut 

Avenue,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 
+Rev.  Jerry  Young,  chairman,  414  S.  Cope 

Hill  Dr.,  Manheim,  PA  17545 

(Term  Ending  1992) 
Rev.  John  Burke,  1434  Lyon,  Waterloo,  Iowa 

50702 
Mr.  Ralph  H.  Grady,  1168  Ridgemont  Road, 

Waterloo,  Iowa  50701 
+Mr.    John   Haller,   5021    Buffalo   Run, 

Westerville,  OH  43081 
Mr.  Mark  J.  Holbrook,  4445  San  Antonio 

Road,  Yorba  Linda,  CA  92686 
Mr.   Ronald  J.   Kinley,   841   Center   St., 

Ashland  OH  44805 
Mr.  Fred  C.  Mills,  2001-H  N.  Williamsburg, 

Decatur,  GA  30033 
+Mr.  William  Snoddy,  197  Twp.  Road  530, 

West  Salem,  OH  44287 
Mr.   H.   Dwight   Stair,   510  Oak  Street, 

Wadsworth,  OH  44281 


Trustee  Emeritus 

Rev  P^ul  E.  Dick,  1012  East  Walnut  Stree 

Warsaw,  IN  46580 
+Members  and  officers  of  the  Executi 

Committee 

1990-91 

Faculty  Members  and 

Administrative  Officers 

C=College,  S=Seminary 
CS=Both  College  and  Seminary 

Avallone,  Anthony  J.  (C)  Assistant  Profess 

of  Business 
Barlow,  Bruce  S.  W.  (C),  Dean  of  Studeri| 
Benyousky,  Frank  (C),  Assistant  Profess' 

of  Communications 
Beridon,  Carl  (CS),  Dean  of  Enrollmen 
Bickel,  Kenneth  (S),  Instructor  in  Paste 

Ministries 
Bowling,  James  (Dr)  (C),  Associate  P 
fessor  of  Education  and  Psychology 
dinger,  Ronald  E.  (CS),  Vice  President 

Business  Affairs 
Clutter,  Ronald  T.  (Dr)  (S),  Professor ' 

Theology 
Coverstone,  Jean  L.  (Mrs.)  (C),  Associi 

Professor  of  Art 
Curry,  Shara  B.  (Mrs.)  (C),  Assistant  F  ■ 

fessor  of  Education 
Darr,  William  E.  (CS),  Director  of  Libr^ 

Services 
Davis,  Arthur  W.  (C),  Associate  Professo  i 

Art 
Davis,  John  J.  (Dr.)  (CS),  President,  I.- 

fessor  of  Old  Tfestament  and  Hebre 
Decker,  Allyn  (C),  Assistant  Professoil 

Communications 
DeYoung,  Donald  B.  (Dr)  (C),  Professo: 

Physics 
Dick,  E.  Philip  (C),  Director  of  Athlet' 

Associate    Professor    of   Health 

Physical  Education 
Dilling,  Richard  A.  (Dr.)  (C),  Professo 

Mathematics  and  Science  Educatic. 
Ellsworth,  Viann  (Mrs.)  (C),  Associate  1 

fessor  of  Nursing 
Faber,  Ardis  (Miss)  (C),  Associate  Profes, 

of  Music 
Fairman,  Richard  (Dr.)  (S),  Professoxj 

Theology 
Felts,  Verna  M.  (Mrs.)  (C),  Associate 

fessor  of  Music  (Piano) 
Forbes,  W  Mervian  (Dr)  (C),  Professo' 

Biblical  Studies 
36 


!ffreys,  Richard  E.  (Dr.)  (C),  Professor  of 
Biochemistry 


breman,  Janet  (Mrs.)  (C),  Assistant  Pro- 
fessor of  Business 

'owler,  Donald  L.  (Dr.)  (CS),  Professor  of  Old 
Tfestament  and  Hebrew 

lordon,  William  P.  (C),  Associate  Professor 
of  Economics  and  Business 

lorrell,  David,  (C),  Assistant  Professor  of 
Mathematics 

rill,  E.  Michael  (Dr.)  (C),  Professor  of 
Psychology 

ienry,  Ron  (CS),  Director  of  Admissions 

ildebrandt,  Theodore  (Dr.)  (C),  Professor 
of  Biblical  Studies 

umberd,  Jesse  D.  (Dr.)  (C),  Professor  of 

.  Science  and  Mathematics 

iinocent,  Priscilla  (Miss)  (C),  Associate  Pro- 
fessor of  Nursing 

f 

j 

hnson,  Darrell  L.  (C),  Associate  Professor 
of  Education 

■mt.  Homer  A.,  Jr.  (Dr.)  (S),  Professor  of 

ii  New  Tfestament  and  Greek 
ssler,  James  C.  (C),  Associate  Professor 
of  Health  and  Physical  Education 
rdus,  Raymond  N.  (C),  Assistant  Athletic 

i  Director,  Adjunct  Instructor  in  Health  & 
Physical  Education 

k,  Marcia  (Dr.)  (C),  Associate  Professor  of 
Biology 

"icohi,  Gerald  (CS),  Assistant  Director  for 
Library  Tfechnical  Services 
velady,  Edgar  J.  (Dr.)  (C),  Professor  of 
.English,  Greek,  and  Linguistics 
KTie,  Roy  (Dr.)  (S),  Director  of  the  Divi- 
sion of  Christian  School  Education;  Pro- 
fessor of  Education 

i,le,  E.  William  (Dr.)  (CS),  Planned  Giv- 
ing Officer 

/jnahan,  Ronald  E.  (Dr.)(C),  Provost,  Pro- 
ifessor  of  Biblical  Studies 
(thisen,  Robert  R.  (Dr.)  (C),  Director  of 
3AAC,  Professor  of  History 
hdors,  Gary  T.  (Dr.)  (S),  Associate  Pro- 
essor  of  New  Tfestament  and  Greek 
iTison,  Reid  (CS),  Vice  President  of  In- 
ttitutional  Advancement 
f  bitt,  James  (Dr.)  (C),  Professor  of  Modem 
-.anguages 

'i  en,  Donald  E.  (CS),  Director  of  Alumni 
delations 

^street,  R.  Larry  (Dr)  (S),  Professor  of 
lomiletics 


Peugh,   Roger  (CS),   Director,   Graduate 

School  of  Missions,  Associate  Professor 

of  Missions 
Plaster,  David  R.  (S),  Vice  President  for 

Academic  Affairs;  Associate  Professor  of 

Theology 
Sauders,  Paulette  (Dr)  (C),  ProfeSsor  of 

English 
Sherman,  Rozella  (Miss)  (C),  Director  and 

Associate  Professor  of  Nursing 
Shipley,  Jim  A.  (CS),  Registrar 
Slaughter,  George  F.  (Dr.)  (C),  Professor  of 

Psychology 
Smeltzer,  Tferesa  (Mrs.)  (C),  Assistant  Direc- 
tor of  Libraries 
Snider,  R.  Wayne  (C),  Professor  of  History 
Taylor,    Kenneth    N.    (C),    Professor    of 

Sociology 
Williamson,    Dana    (CS),    Assessment 

Administrator,  Part-time  Instructor  in 

Business 
Zimmerman,  Timothy  M.  (C),  Assistant 

Professor    of   Music    and    Artist    in 

Residence 


Emeritus  Faculty 

Beaver,  S.  Wayne  (Dr),  Professor  Emeritus 
Boyer,  James  L.  (Dr.),  Professor  Emeritus 
Felts,  W.  Roland,  Professor  Emeritus 
Hamilton,  Mabel  (Mrs.),  Librarian  Emeritus 
Hoyt,  Herman  A.  (Dr.),  President  Emeritus 
Kriegbaum,  Arnold  R.,  Dean  of  Students 

Emeritus 
Uphouse,  Miriam  M.  (Mrs.),  Associate  Dean 

of  Students  Emeritus 


Alumni  Associations 

Donald  Ogden,  Director 

College  Alumni  Executive  Committee 

Christy  Barlow 
Gary  Herbruck 
Charles  Hunter 
Donna  Miller 
Miriam  Pacheco 
Gary  Woolman 

Seminfiry  Alimmi  Executive  Committee 

Robert  Arenobine 
James  Nesbitt 

Ed  Lewis 
Dave  Plaster 


37 


Condensed  Financial  Report 

Statement  of  Revenues, 

Expenditures,  and  Transfers 

For  the  Year  Ended  May  31,  1990 

REVENUES: 

Educational  &  General: 

Tuition  &  fees $4,759,176 

Gifts 1,018,481 

Endowment  income 19,168 

Other 135,639 

Tbtal  educational  and 

general   $5,932,464 

Auxiliary  Enterprises: 

Housing $    836,158 

Food  service 762,239 

Other 414,193 

Tbtal  auxiliary 

enterprises $2,012,590 

Other  sources $    114,652 

TOTAL  REVENUES  .  .  .     $8,059,706 


EXPENDITURES: 

Education  &  general: 
Instructional $2,339,27: 


Academic  support  .  .  . 
Student  services  .  .  .  . 
Institutional  support. 
Operation  of  plant .  .  . 

Student  aid 

Transfers 


449,141 
925,44; 
1,512,971: 
639,40 
619,45 
158,58 


Total    educational    and 

general $6,644,28 


Auxiliary  enterprises: 

Housing 

Food  service  

Other  


689,02 
590,31 
374,8E 


Tbtal  auxilieiry 

enterprises $1,654,11 

TOTAL  EXPENDITURES  $8,298,4S 

SURPLUS /(DEFICIT)  .  .  ($  238,75 


THE  BRETHREN  MISSIONARY 
HERALD  COMPANY,  INCORPORATED 
P.O.  Box  544,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 


Board  of  Trustees 

(Term  Ending  1991) 
George  Allenbaugh 

Larry  Gegner 
Gterald  Polman 

H.  Don  Rough 

(Term  ending  1992) 

James  Bustraan 

Ralph  Colburn 

Gerald  Kelley 

Paul  Woodruff 

(Term  ending  1993) 

E.  William  Male 

Russell  Ogden 

Maynard  Tittle 

Officers  of  the  Board 

Pres.  —  James  Bustraan 
V.  Pres.  —  Maynard  Tittle 

Secy.  —  Gerald  Polman 

Asst.  Secy.  —  H.  Don  Rough 

Treas.  —  Ralph  Colburn 

Member-at-Large  —  E.  William  Male 


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Herald  Magazine  Editorial  CommitU 

E.  William  Male,  Gerald  Polman 
Maynard  Tittle 

Staff 

Publisher  &  General  Manager  — 

Charles  Turner 

Asst.  to  Gen.  Mgr.,  Printing  — 

Kenneth  Herman 

Asst.  to  Gen.  Mgr.,  Finances  and  Reta 

Sales  —  Jo  Disbro 

Finance  Office  —  Mike  Baker 

Sunday  School  Sales  — 

Bobbette  Ridenour  and  John  Leonar 

Computer  Operation,  Mailing  Lists  - 

Delia  Nagel 

Herald  Subscriptions  — 

Bobbette  Ridenour  I 

Mailing  Department  —  John  Leonard  i 
Larry  Unruh 
Maintenance  —  Larry  Unruh      j 

Herald  Bookstore 

LaNita  French,  Ralph  Burns 
Amy  Burley,  Ron  Clutter,  Dan  Pache 


Herald  Magazine 

Publisher  —  Charles  W.  Turner 
Composition  —  Charlotte  Austin 

Daily  Devotions 

)omposition  and  Copy  Acquisitions  ■ 
Omega  Sandy 


BMH  Printing 

lanager  and  Director  of  Production  — 

Kenneth  E.  Herman 

Pressroom  Supt.  —  Don  Cake 

Composition  —  Charlotte  Austin 

Pressmen  —  Don  Cake,  Tbm  Miller 

Bindery  —  Gurney  Smith 

Pre-Press  —  Ray  Maurer 

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FINANCIAL  STATEMENT 
January  1,  1989  to  December  31,  1989 

ISETS: 

Trent  Assets 

'ash  and  Certs,  of  Deposit  .  $  127,309.25 

Accounts  Receivable 88,503.22 

tefundable  Payroll  T^x 30.00 

nventory-Merchandise   ....  706,636.50 

)eposit -0- 

Jontract  Receivables -0- 

■repaid  Expenses 25,878.00 

Ibtal  Current  Assets $  948,356.97 

Investments $  692,717.72 

n-Current  Assets 

-and $  5,000.00 

iuildings 327,443.93 

"umiture  and  Fixtures  ....  198,568.32 

■rint  Shop  Equipment 265,691.34 

fehicles 30,087.95 

Ibtal $    826,791.54 

3s— accumulated 

)epreciation $    596,318.26 

let  Property  —  Equip 230,473.28 

her  Assets 

'ontract  Receivables -0- 

.ess  Current  Portion -0- 

btal  Other  Assets -0- 

TOTAL  ASSETS $1,871,547.97 


LIABtLITIES  AND  NET  WORTH 

Current  liabilities  ' 

Accounts  payable $  39,274.76 

Employee  Payroll  Deductions  10.00 

Notes  Payable 96,200.00 

Income  Tkx  Payable 4,455.00 

Accrued  Interest 865.22 

Sales  Tax  Payable   730.39 

Ibtal  Current  Liabilities  .  $    141,535.37 

Long-lbrm  Liabilities 

Notes  Payable -0- 

Less  Current -0- 

Tbtal  Long  Tferm  Liabilities  -0- 

Other  Liabilities 

Gift  Annuities  $10,000.00 

Ibtal  Liabilities $    151,535.37 

Fund  Balance   1,720,012.60 

Ibtal  Liabilities  and 
Fund  Balance   $1,871,547.97 

CONDENSED  OPERATING  STATEMENT 
Income 

Merchandise  Sales $1,296,978.24 

Cooperating  Boards 61,326.50 

Rentals 3,110.00 

Interest  and  miscellaneous  .         40,578.52 
Sale  Fixed  Assets  & 

Securities  27,021.99 

Bequest 54,498.63 

Finance  Charges  and 

Special  Offerings 11,307.30 

Ibtal  Business  Income  .  .  .  $1,494,821.18 

Cost 

Purchases $  653,100.32 

Salaries 286,660.80 

Operating  expenses 399,854.91 

Free  Literature 5,218.93 

Rental  Expenses 4,493.45 

Administrative  Expense   .  .  .  28,852.59 

Ibtal  Business  Costs $1,378,181.00 

Ibtal  Business  Gain 116,640.18 

Publication  Offering 32,438.81 

Expenses  25,392.71 

Offering  Net  Gain $7,046.10 

T)tal  Net  Income $123,686.28 


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THE  BRETHREN  WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 


Theme  for  1990-91 

Friends  in  a  World  of  Strangers 

WMC  Officiary 

President-Mrs.  Betty  Ogden,  8400  Good 

Luck  Road,  Lanham,  Maryland  20706 

(Tel.  301/552-9660) 
1st  Vice  Pres.-  Mrs.  Geneva  Inman,  2244 

Fernwood  Dr.,  Colorado  Springs,  CO 

80910,  (Ttel.  719/597-2620) 
2nd  Vice  Pres.-  Mrs.  Janet  Minnix,  3314 

Kenwick  Trail  S.W.,  Roanoke,  VA  24018, 

(Tel.  703/774-4078) 
Secretary-   Mrs.   Nancy   Eshleman,   3395 

Bossier  Road,  Elizabethtown,  PA  17022, 

(Tel.  717/367-7771) 
Asst.  Sec-  Mrs.  Lucy  Snow,  P.O.  Box  6, 

POrtis,  KS  67474,  (Ttel.  913/346-2085) 
Financial  Sec.-Treas.-  Miss  Joyce  Ashman, 

602  Chestnut  Ave.,  Winona  Lake,  IN 

46590,  (Ttel.  219/267-7588) 
Asst.  Fin.  Sec.-Treas.-  Mrs.  Donna  Miller, 

R.R.   8,   Box   277,   Warsaw,   IN,  (Tfel. 

219/267-2533) 
Literature  Sec-  Mrs.  Lillian  Tfeeter,  2706 

Sharon  St.,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590,  (Tfel. 

219/267-5513) 
Prayer  Chairman-  Mrs.  Joyce  Griffith,  R.D. 

1,  Box  555,  Hollidaysburg,  PA  16648, 

(Tel.  814/695-4240) 
Editor-  Mrs.  Viki  Rife,  2186  W  350  S., 

Warsaw,  IN  46580,  (Tfel.  219/267-4252) 

District  Presidents  1990-91 

Allegheny— Mrs.  Kathleen  Opel,  23  Patricia 

Lane,    Uniontown,    PA    15401.    Tel. 

412-437-0422 
Florida,  East  Central— Mrs.  Nancy  Heldt, 

333  Banyan,  Maitland,  FL  32751.  Ttel. 

904-834-8923 
Florida,  Suncoast— Mrs.  Ann  Davis,  1870 

Florida  Ave.,  Palm  Harbor,  FL  34683. 

Tfel.  813-785-0733 
Hawaii— Mrs.  Letitia  Coffman,  91-779  Ft. 

Weaver  Rd.,  Ewa  Beach,  HI  96706.  Tfel. 

808-689-5035 
Indiana— Mrs.  Martha  Tusing,  3966  E.  300 

N.,  Warsaw,  IN  46580.  Tfel.  219-267-4245 
Iowa-Midlands— Mrs.  Glendolyn  McClure, 

4309  Sherman  St.  N.E.,  Cedar  Rapids, 

LA  52402.  Ttel.  319-393-4468 
Michigan— Mrs.  Nancy  Funderburg,  13626 

84th    St.,    Alto,    MI    49302.    Tel. 

616-868-6151 


Mid-Atlantic— Mrs.   Alice   Hartman,  3' 

Cherry  Tree  Circle,  Hagerstown,  it 

21740.  Ttel.  301-797-7346 
Mountain-Plains— Mrs.    Geneva    Inme 

2244  Fernwood  Drive,  Colorado  Sprin 

CO  80910.  Ttel.  719-597-2620 
Northern-Atlantic— Mrs.  Sue  Meyers, 

Hertzog  Drive,  Leola,  PA  17540.  1 

717-656-7459 
North  Central  Ohio-Mrs.  Ruth  Berry,  2; 

Kentwood  Dr.,  Mansfield,  OH  44903 

419-589-3494 
Northeastern    Ohio— Mrs.    Joan    GalV 

11849  Keener  Dr.,  Orrville,  OH  446 

Ttel.  216-682-1922 
Northwest— Mrs.  Phyllis  Christie,  E.  Jjl 

14th  Ave.,  Apt.   #107B,  Spokane,  H 

99202.  Ttel.  509-838-4337 
Southern  California-Arizona— Mrs.  Heo 

Miller,  13138  Michelle  Circle,  Whittf, 

CA  90605.  Tfel.  213-941-5937 
South    Florida-Caribbean— Mrs.    Agi 

Metzger,  1513  N.  W  6th  Avenue,  :, 

Lauderdale,  FL  33311.  Tfel.  305-462-51 
Southern  Ohio— Mrs.  Arlene  Glass,  25i(i 

Second  St.,  Tipp  City,  OH  45371.  J 

513-667-8006  , 

Southeast— Mrs.  Karen  Merrick,  4444 1  i 

Rd.,     Marietta,     GA     30066.     'J 

404-422-3844 
Southwest— Mrs.  Chris  Galegor,  GBH 

Counselor,  NM  87018.  Ifel.  505-568-4  'i 
Virginia— Mrs.    Molly    Simmons,    5,'i 

Yellow   Mountain   Rd.,   Roanoke,  i 

24014.  Itel.  703-774-9680 
West    Penn— Mrs.    Kathy    Bowers,    ! 

Thomas  St.,  Roaring  Spring,  PA  16'{ 

Tfel.  814-224-4059  I 

WMC  YEARLY  GOALS,  1990-J 
PERSONAL  GOALS 

1.  Read  and  study  the  Bible  regulll|i 

2.  Be  a  faithful  prayer  warrior.* 

3.  Active  in  Evangelism.* 

4.  Encourage  increased  interest  in  £  1 
or  aid  in  the  establishment  of  SM  :i  - 
your  local  church. 

5.  Give  regularly  to  WMC  —  time,  ta  il:; 
and  money  as  the  Lord  leads  i  k 
prospers.*  (; 

6.  Support  regular  family  devotioii* 
Use  of  Daily  Devotions  is  suggesd  v 
♦Refer  to  WMC  Handbook. 


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LOCAL  GOALS 

Observe  a  special  time  of  prayer  on  the 
15th  day  of  each  month* 
Emphasize  prayer  for  local  youth  and 
those  who  made  decisions  for  full-time 
Christian  service. 
1.  Support  district  rallies  and  projects. 
.  Contribute  to  Major  Offerings: 

Please  send  all  money  to  the  WMC 

j  Financial  Secretary  using  the  proper 

offering  slip  from  the  Treasurer's  sheet 

I  in  the  Program  Packet.  Make  checks 

(  payable  to  -  Grace  Brethren  National 

WMC. 
r)..  September,  October,  November 
!1  HOME  MISSIONS-  Goal  $9,000 
Project:  Yakima  Valley  church;  com- 
puter software-  Home  Missions  Office; 
,k  capital     improvements-     Dryhill, 
Kentucky.  Send  before  December  10th. 
1"  THANK  OFFERING-  We  suggest  a 
''•-*  minimum  of  $1.50  a  year  per  member. 

I  Send  before  December  10th. 
^''  Project:   Brethren   Evangelistic   Min- 
-   istries-  $  1 ,400  for  children's  ministries; 
"jCE  National-  FAX  machine  for  office; 
25^1  Herald  News  Service  expenses 
•)  December,  January,  February 

„.IGRACE  SCHOOLS-  Goal  $8,000 
"^'.jiSend  before  March  10th. 

Project:  Entrances  to  McClain  Hall 
ATIONAL  SMM  OFFERING 
Sponsorship    of   Director    of   Girls' 
nistries  (SMM,  CE  National)  Note: 
iMM  is  the  heart  of  WMC.  We  suggest 
'  la  minimum  of  $3.00  a  year  per  member 
J3end  before  March  10th. 
I 'jjMarch,  April,  May 
TOREIGN  MISSIONS-  Goal  $9,000 
(send  before  June  10th. 

)ject:  Printing  of  Hungarian  tracts - 
!3,000;  Vehicle  for  Portugal-  $6,000 

SSIONARIES  OF  THE  YEAR 

)FFERING   may   be   given   in   the 

lonth  of  your  birthday  or  at  a  special 

S  mphasis  throughout  the  year  toward 

tfSM  lie  support  of  WMC  Missionaries  of  the 

ear  honoring  their  service.  We  suggest 

U  minimum  of  $1.50  per  member. 

is  end  before  June  10th. 

nSSIONARIES  OF  THE  YEAR  for 

(votioipBO- 1991  are:  Rosa  Churchill -Mexico, 

fathy  Harrell-Chad,  Becky  Kiddoo- 


■lin 


England,  Berta  Kuns-C.A.R.,  Betty 
Nairn  -Argentina 
D.  June,  July,  August 

WMC    OPERATING    EXPENSES - 

Goal  $8,000 

Send  before  September  10th.    ; 

5.  Encourage  the  reading  of  the  following 
books,  which  may  be  purchased  from 
the  Brethren  Missionary  Herald 
Company,  Box  544,  Winona  Lake,  IN 
46590.  Violets  for  Mr.  B  by  Margaret 
Jensen;  A  Light  In  Darkness  by 
Barbara  Reed;  They  Found  the  Secrethy 
Erdman. 

6.  Use  Brethren  talent  when  available 
and  support  Brethren  works,  support 
SMM.* 

7.  Aid  in  expenses,  if  possible,  of  local 
president  or  representative  to  attend 
each  district  meeting  and  National 
WMC  Conference. 

8.  Elect  officers  in  April  or  May  to 
assume  their  duties  in  September  The 
local  Annual  Reports  compiled  by  the 
retiring  local  presidents  must  be  in  the 
hands  of  the  district  president  by  May 
31.  Seating  of  the  delegates  at  National 
Conference  is  permissible  only  if  an 
annual  report  is  returned.  Reports  will 
not  be  accepted  at  National  Conference. 

9.  Keep  membership  cards  current.* 
The  membership  chairman  is  responsi- 
ble for  giving  her  card  to  any  member 
transferring  to  another  council  and 
seeing  that  a  new  member  receives  and 
signs  a  membership  card  when  she  joins 
the  local  council.  (These  CEirds  are 
available  from  the  National  Literature 
Secretary.) 

10.  Refer  often  to  the  WMC  Handbook. 
This  can  be  obtained  from  the  National 
Literature  Secretary,  Box  711,  Winona 
Lake,  IN  46590. 

DISTRICT  OBJECTIVES 

1.  Honor  those  reading  the  entire  Bible  or 
tapes  of  the  entire  Bible  within  a  year. 

2.  Recognize  the  SMM  at  a  District  WMC 
Program. 

3.  Use  Brethren  talent  when  available 
and  support  Brethren  works. 

4.  Send  District  Newspaper  to  National 
President,  National  Editor,  and  District 
Editors. 


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5.  Sponsor  at  least  one  project,  said  project 
to  be  cleared  through  the  National  First 
Vice  President,  to  avoid  duplication. 
The  project  may  be  kept  within  the 
district,  but  the  National  First  Vice 
President  should  be  advised  for 
completion  of  her  report.  Send  before 
March  10. 

6.  Send  all  district  offerings  for  National 
Brethren  works  to  the  National  WMC 
Financial  Secretary-Treasurer. 

7.  Contribute  an  annual  freewill  offering, 
to  be  used  as  the  committee  in  cheirge 
sees  the  need,  toward  furnishing  and 
repair  of  the  Brethren  Foreign 
Missionary  Residence  at  Winona  Lake, 
Indiana.  Send  to  the  National  WMC 
Financial  SecretaryTreasurer 

8.  F^y  the  District  President's  expenses  to 
National  Conference. 

9.  Give  financial  assistance,  so  that  the 
District  SMM  Leader  may  attend 
National  Conference. 

10.  Contribute  annually  to  the  National 
WMC  Operation  Expenses.  Send  to  the 
National  WMC  Financial  Secretary - 
Treasurer,  by  September  10. 

FINANCIAL  REPORT  1989-90 

Balance  on  Hand  —  July  1,  1989$12,593.50 

RECEIPTS: 

Operation  Account $15,832.33 

Home  Missions 9,022.94 

Grace  Schools 7,371.68 

Foreign  Missions 9,689.89 

Thank  OfTering 5,784.43 

Missionary  of  the  Year 5,863.29 

Missionary  Residence 2,047.27 

Home  Missions  Specials   2,563.54 


Foreign  Missions  Specials  .  . . 

SMM-CE  National 

CE  National  Specials 

Grace  Schools  Specials 

Prepaid  Income  and  Expense 

50th  Anniversary 

Candidate  School 


TOTAL  RECEIPTS  . 


DISBURSEMENTS: 

Operation  Accoimt 

Home  Missions 

Grace  Schools 

Foreign  Missions 

Thank  Offering 

Missionary  of  the  Year 

Missionary  Residence 

Home  Missions  Specials   .... 
Foreign  Missions  Specials  .  .  . 

SMM-CE  National 

CE  National  Specials 

Grace  Schools  Specials 

Prepaid  Income  and  Expense 
50th  Anniversary 


TOTAL 
DISBURSEMENTS 

Balance  on  Hand  — 
June  30,  1990 


6,178.' 
6,622.- 
2,014. 
2,310., 
2,738. 
18. 
293. 

$76,3491 


$17,391 
9,022| 
7,371 
7,689 
5,784 
7,00C 
l,45f 
2,56c  i 
6,17fi 
6,62;, 
2,01< 
2,31(1 
2,13!/ 
1,46:1 


$79,00' 


$  9,93  5 

RECAPITULATION  OF  CASH  ACCOUNT 
Balance  on  Hand  —  June  30, 1990       $  9,9c 

Operation  Account 

Missionary  of  the  Year  Account 
Missionary  Residence  Account  . 
Prepaid    Income    &    Expense 

Account 

Candidate  School 

TOTAL  


$  2(S 
5,3' S 
1,3H 

2,4i ; 
5:: 


Ibtal  Investment  &  Interest  in  the 
GBIF  not  included  in  the  above: 


$  9,9  .; 


$  8,7'.' 


SMM 


Motto— "Serving  My  Master" 

Colors 

The  SMM  colors  are  white  and  green. 
WTjfte  reminds  us  to  worship  God  and  sym- 
bolizes the  purity  of  Jesus.  Green  reminds 
us  to  serve  God  and  to  grow  in  Him. 

District  Coordinators 

Allegheny:  Joyce  Weigle,  R  3,  Box  35A, 

Stoystown,  PA  15563 
East  Central  Florida:  Yvonne  Maxson,  2400 

NE  146  Ct.  52,  Silver  Springs,  FL  32688 


\  ltd 


Indiana:  Viki  Rife,  R.  2,  Box  2991,  Wat 
IN  46580 

Iowa-Midlands:  Miss  Rose  Earnest,  E 
Cedar    Terr,    Waterloo,    I A    £ 
Cltel.  319/296-2261). 

Michigan:  Lila  Mensinger,  350 
Glendora  Rd.,  Three  Oaks,  MI  ■ 
(Itel.  616/426-8262). 

Mid-Atlantic:   Miss   Sally   Miller,   U 
Morris  St.,  Apt  4,  Shippensburi  ie- 
17257  (Itel.  717/532-7980) 


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llountain   Plains:    Penny   Coby,   950   N. 

I    Ridgewood,  Wichita,  KS  67208 

I   Obi.  316/683-3235) 

lorth  Atlantic:  Dawn  Garner,  10  Sweitzer 

Dr.,  Jacobus,  PA  17407 
orthcentral  Ohio:  Vicki  Page,  42  Glen 

Beck  Lane,  Mansfield,  OH  44906 
brtheastern  Ohio:  Linda  Nolt,  28  HiUcrest 
Dr.,  Rittman,  OH  44270 
CItel.  216/925-1348) 
orthwest:  Mrs.  Ann  Glover,  110  N.  Main 
St.,  Harrah,  WA  98933 
(uthem  California/Arizona:  Helen  Miller, 
c/o  13138  Michelle,  Whittier,  CA  90605 
uthem  Ohio:  Joy  Cornelius,  808  W.  Race 
St.,  Troy,  OH  45373 
uthern:  Jill  Moody,  R.   1,  Box  415-A, 
Tfelford,  TN  37690 

rginia:  Denise  Grubb,  5183  Yellow  Mt. 
Rd.,  Lot  62,  Roanoke,  VA  24014 
Clfel.  703/982-5549). 

st  Perm:  Sue  Dinsmore,  206  E.  Julian  St., 
iMartinsburg,  PA  16662 


1990-91  SMM  OFFERINGS 
AND  GOAL  OFFERINGS 

(Make  checks  payable  to: 
CE  National) 


jA  Operation  SMM  (Due  November  10, 

:j    1990).  Goal  -  $2,000. 

S  Foreign  Missions  (Due  January  10, 
1991).  Goal  -  $1,000.  1  computer 
printer,  $500  -  Spain;  2  tape  recorders, 
$100  •  Argentina;  Literature  fund, 
$400  -  C.A.R. 

CE  National  (Due  March  10,  1991). 
Goal-$2,000.  $200  office  doors;  $1,500 
Video  Camera;  $300  Landscaping. 
Home  Interest.  (Due  May  10,  1991). 
Goal  -  $1,000.  Children's  church 
material,  $200  -  McAllen,  TX; 
Typewriter  and  slide  projector,  $375  - 
State  College,  PA;  NKJV  pew  Bibles, 
$170  -  Yakima  Valley,  WA;  Slide  pro- 
jector, $250  -  Millersburg,  OH. 

!A  'OCAL  ORGANIZATIQN  GOALS 

le  Sisters 
m  Each  member  carries  her  Bible  to 
.^B'  church  and  to  SMM. 

Each  member  invites  one  friend  to 
If,  j  attend  an  SMM  meeting. 
yjjB  Each  member  demonstrates  one  way  to 

honor  her  parents. 


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4.  Each  member  prays  weekly  for  a 
missionary. 

5.  An  offering  is  given  for  the  district 
SMM  project  and  each  national  SMM 
offering. 

Amigas 

1.  Each  member  has  a  consistent  Bible 
reading  program. 

2.  Each  member  learns  one  evangelistic 
tool. 

3.  Each  member  participates  in  a  scrip- 
ture memory  and  review  program. 

4.  Each  member  prays  weekly  for  foreign 
and  home  missions,  CE  and  Grace 
Schools. 

5.  An  offering  is  given  for  the  district 
SMM  project  and  each  national  SMM 
offering. 

Lumiere 

1.  Each  member  has  a  consistent  quiet 
time. 

2.  Each  member  shares  the  gospel  with 
a  non-believer. 

3.  Each  member  learns  to  share  her  per- 
sonal testimony. 

4.  Each  member  can  define  TIME  and 
Operation  Barnabais. 

5.  An  offering  is  given  for  the  district 
SMM  project  and  each  national  SMM 
offering. 

Charis 

1.  Each  member  has  a  consistent  quiet 
time  and  weekly  application. 

2.  Each  member  learns  follow-up  training 
of  a  new  believer 

3.  Each  member  participates  in  an 
outreach  ministry. 

4.  Each  member  is  a  prayer  partner  with 
a  TIME  worker. 

5.  An  offering  is  given  for  the  district 
SMM  project  and  each  national  SMM 
offering. 

DISTRICT  ORGANIZATION  GOALS 

1.  Each  district  choose  a  district  project 
yearly. 

2.  The  district  should  help  to  send  the 
district  leader  to  any  national  work- 
shop dealing  with  girls'  ministries  or 
SMM. 

3.  The  district  leader  should  contact 
newly  organized  churches  or  churches 
without  SMMs  and  help  to  organize 
their  groups  or  give  ideas  and 
suggestions. 


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4.  The  district  secretary  should  send  a 
letter  to  the  Director  of  SMM  reporting 
interesting  activities  within  the 
district  program. 


5.  The  district  leader  should  send  an 
updated  list  of  women  working  ai 
leaders  in  SMM  to  GBC  Christiai 
Education  at  the  beginning  of  the  falJi 


THE  NATIONAL  FELLOWSHIP 
OF  GRACE  BRETHREN  MINISTERS 


Pres.  —  Bernard  Simmons 

V.  Pres.  —  John  Mcintosh 

Recording  Secretary  —  Mike  Brubaker 

Asst.  Recording  Secretary  —  Lee  H.  Dice 

Executive  Secretary  —  Ralph  J.  Colburn 

TUESDAY,  July  31,  1990 

The  meeting  opened  with  the  singing  of 
"Grace  Greater  Than  our  Sins"  and 
"Amazing  Grace",  led  by  Roger  Myers,  with 
Ron  Thompson  at  the  piano.  President 
Wendell  Kent  led  in  opening  prayer. 

Announcements  included  the  need  for  six 
ministers  to  serve  as  ushers,  and  for  the 
workshop  led  by  Tex  Hudson  of  "Churches 
Alive"  at  3:30  p.m.  Wendell  then  had  all  the 
missionaries  stand  and  introduce 
themselves,  recognizing  their  presence  in 
this  90th  anniversary  year  of  Grace 
Brethren  Foreign  Missions. 

The  1947-49  Seminary  Quartet,  com- 
prised of  Ken  Marken,  Charles  Ashman, 
Jack  Churchill  and  Martin  Garber  sang 
"I'm  On  The  Battlefield  For  My  Lord" 
backed  by  40  years  of  front-line  experience! 

Vice  President  Bernie  Simmons 
presented  President  Wendell  Kent  for  the 
President's  Address,  based  on  Acts  27:29, 
entitled:  "Abandon  Ship  or  Drop  Anchor?" 
His  message  caused  us  to  take  a  humorous 
look  at  ourselves,  and  a  hard  look  at  our 
priorities.  He  reminded  us  that  our  four 
anchors  might  well  be:  (1)  God,  who  never 
fails.  (2)  the  Bible,  His  eternal  Word.  (3)  The 
Church,  whom  Christ  loved,  and  gave 
Himself  for;  and  (4)  Prayer,  for  our 
Fellowship,  ourselves,  and  our  ministries; 
for  a  new  daybreak  in  our  personal  and 
corporate  experiences. 

Copies  of  his  message  were  available  and 
quickly  snatched  up  after  the  session. 

Wendell  reminded  us  of  two  former 
reports  adopted  by  the  Ministerium  which 
were  made  available  at  these  sessions  also: 
"Ministerial  Discipline"  and  "Ministerial 


Ethics",  the  latter  of  which  might  ne 
updating  and  revising,  with  specific  deta 

Ralph  Colburn  presented  the  members) 
report,  and  the  financial  report,  each 
which  was  properly  received  by  motioij 

A  motion  from  the  Executive  Commiti 
prevailed  that  the  death  gratuities  be  ra 
to  $2500  for  ministers  and  their  wi'l 
effective  immediately. 

Pastor  Tim  Boal  presented  a  memoria 
I^stor  Charles  Martin,  who  was  usher 
to  the  Lord's  presence  by  a  heart  attack!) 
day  after  Conference  last  year  (Augusi  t 

Larry  Chamberlain  presented  an  upc  ( 
of  the  Ministerial  Pension  Plan,  which  )ii^ 
has  over  100  participants  and  is  growjj 
well.  He  introduced  Martin  A.  Brounst 
a  representative  of  Aetna,  by  whom  ] 
plan  is  managed,  who  spoke  of  the  streil 
and  interest  of  the  company,  and  of  gre  I 
benefits  and  lower  costs  to  us  in  the  revi 
plan.  They  were  available  for  quest| 
after  the  session. 

After  several  announcements,  a  mol 
prevailed  that  we  adjourn. 


WEDNESDAY,  AUGUST  1,  1990 

The  meeting  opened  at  10:50  witfcj 
singing  of  "Blessed  Assurance"  and| 
How  I  Love  Jesus",  led  by  Roger  Myers,' 
Ron  Thompson  at  the  piano.  Wendell  *| 
led  in  prayer. 

Bernie  Simmons  presided  over  the  i'| 
duction   of  13   new   men.   The   mil 
Chaplains  present  were  also  acknowlt 
and  introduced. 

Bernie  Simmons  presided  over  a  pj 
three  former  "Pastors  of  the  Year",  Cl:| 
Ashman,  James  Dixon  and  Robert  C(ll 
getting   their    practical    responses' 
wisdom  in  answer  to  several  questioi 
as: 

(1)  What  are  some  of  the  blunders  jl 
men  fall  into  by  looking  at  heroes  i] 
ministry? 


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!)  On  management  style,  what  and  how  do 

DU  delegate? 

0  How  do  you  handle  discouragement  and 

isappointment? 

I)  What  have  you  learned  since  seminary 

lat  you  wish  they  had  taught  you? 

These  questions  led  to  other  related  ones 

nd   brought    excellent,    heart-warming 

)unsel. 

The  business  session  opened  with  a 
otion  to  approve  the  minutes  of  yester- 
ly's  session  as  printed  in  the  "Epistle."  A 
cond  motion  adopted  the  additions  and 
rrections  to  the  membership  list.  Both 
Dtions  prevailed. 
3a ve  Plaster  presented  the  report  of  the 

;  minating    committee,    ballots    were 

( ;tributed  and  opportunity  was  given  for 

!  ditional  nominations.  The  results  of  the 

t'Ction  are: 
'resident:     Bernie     Simmons     (by 

■  cession) 
'ice  President:  John  Mcintosh 
:ecording  Secretary:  Mike  Brubaker 

;  assistant  Rec.  Secy:  Lree  Dice 

xecutive  Secretary:  Ralph  Colburn  (re- 

1  :ted  in  '88  for  3  year  term) 

[emorials  were  presented  for  Tbm  Sheirp, 

■   of  our  faithful  missionaries  who  died 

'.  ancer  late  last  August,  by  his  pastor, 

' '  1  Miller.  And  for  Jake  Kliever,  beloved 
1  sionary  who  died  last  November  at  the 
j  of  85,  by  his  pastor  Wesley  Haller 
le  floor  was  open  for  old  or  new  business. 
'  e  was  introduced,  so  after  a  few 
touncements,  a  motion  to  adjourn 
•ailed. 

1 JRSDAY,  AUGUST  2,  1990 

.'  e  meeting  opened  with  the  singing  of 

,li  Church's  One  Foundation"  led  by 

)  r  Myers,  with  Ron  Thompson  at  the 

;  3.  President  Wendell  Kent  led  in  prayer. 

I  was  a  joint  session  with  the  laymen. 

:  Jackson  introduced  Mike  Penn,  who 

3tered  to  us  in  song. 

:  nie  Simmons  led  introductions  of  new 

(jthen  a  motion  prevailed  to  approve  the 

,  ^(  tes    as    printed    in    the    "Epistle." 

^  ler  motion  prevailed  to  approve  the 

^  :tions   to   the   membership   list   as 

'       sd  in  the  "Epistle." 

h  Colburn  presented  the  "Pastor  of 

ar"  award  to  H.  Don  Rough,  for  27 

distinguished  ministry  at  the  River 


side  Grace  Brethren  church  of  Johnstown, 
PA.  Steady,  significant  growth  has 
characterized  his  ministry  there  through 
local  depression,  a  flood,  a  major  building 
program,  and  a  personal  tragedy  in  the  loss 
of  a  son.  The  board  of  his  church  nominated 
him  for  this  honor,  which  includes  a  lovely 
plaque  and  a  $500  check.  His  wife,  Dottie, 
joined  him  on  the  platform  to  receive  the 
award. 

After  another  song  by  Mike  Penn,  Ed 
Jackson  introduced  the  speaker,  an 
industrialist  from  Bucyrus,  Ohio,  Ray 
Kincaid,  an  active  layman  in  the  Christian 
&  Missionary  Alliance.  He  warmed  our 
hearts  and  challenged  us  from  Eph.  4:1-16. 
The  meeting  concluded  with  a  brief 
installation  of  new  officers,  and  prayer  by 
president-elect  Bernie  Simmons. 


FINANCIAL  REPORT 

Balance,  Farmers  and 
Merchants  Bank,  7/7/89  .  .     $  7,239.75 

Receipts: 

National  dues $36,281.50 

District  dues 45.00 

Alamo  Rebates  82.21 

36,408.71 
TOTAL $43,648.46 

Disbursements: 

"Epistle"  costs 1,485.30 

Exec.  Secy.  Salary 2,100.00 

Postage  &  phone 30.63 

Nat'l  Ministerium 1,224.15 

Dist.  dues  refund 45.00 

Nat'l  dues  ref 295.00 

NAC  Scholarships 1,350.00 

GBIF  deposit 3,000.00 

Chase  Manh.  dep 30,000.00 

Annual  space 410.60 

$39,940.68 
Balance,  F  &  M  Bank,  7/16/90        3,707.78 

$47,617.29 

3,336.31 


Balance,  G.B.I.F,  7/7/89..  . 
No  withdrawals. 

Interest  earned 

Deposit,  from  F  &  M  Bank 
6/21/90 

TOTAL 


3,000.00 
$53,953.60 


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Balance,  Chase  Manhattan 

Bank,  7/7/89   4,976.06 

Interest  to  6/12/90 419.46 

Deposits  during  year   ....  30,000.00 

TOTAL 35,395.52 

Death  gratuities  payments  9,900.00 

TOTAL,  7/16/90  25,495.52 


Tbtal  Funds  Available,  7/16/90      83,156.9" 


(net  gain  over  last  year  ($58,833.10  ) 

$24,323.8 

Respectfully  and  gratefully  submitted 
Ralph  J.  Colburn,  Executive  Secretan 


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CE  NATIONAL 

P.O.  Box  365,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590  (Tel.  219/267-6622) 


Pres.  —  Bernie  Simmons  ('91) 
V.  Pres.  -  Steve  Peters  ('90) 
Secy.  -  Bud  Olszevk^ski  ('92) 
At  Large- 
Denny  Brown  ('92) 
Mike  Brubaker  ('93) 
Ron  Cohen  ('90) 
Greg  Howell  ('91) 
Mitch  Picard  ('92) 
Richard  Todd  ('91) 

Exec.  Dir.  —  Ed  Lewis 

Dir.  of  Finance  and  Associate  Dir.  of  BNYC 

—  EJ  Underwood 


Dir.  of  Girls'  Ministries  &  Personnel;  Ass 
Din  of  Short  Term  Missions 
—  Chery  Otermat 
Staff  Accountant  —  Jesse  Deboest 

Administrative  Assts.  — 
Melissa  Butler,  Mary  Beth  Kaylor,  Jenn 
Gregory,  Kim  Cooke 

Resource  Asst./Data  Entry  —  Becky  Hi 


All  correspondence  relating  to  Christian  ed- 
tion,  youth  and  church  growth  should  be  dire 
to  CE  National,  P.O.  Box  365,  Winona  Lake 
46590. 


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GRACE  BRETHREN  MEN  INTERNATIONAL 


Please  direct  all  correspondence  to: 

Grace  Brethren  Men  International 

(Yokefellow  Ministries) 

6675  Worthington-Galena  Road 

Worthington,  OH  43085 

Phone:  614/888-7733 

Executive  Director 

Edward  Jackson 

Pastoral  Advisor 

James  L.  Custer,  Grace  Brethren  Church 
6675  Worthington-Galena  Road, 
Worthington,  OH  43085 

Board  of  Directors 

Herb  Houts  (93),  7996  Guilford  Rd., 

Seville,  OH  44273.  Phone: 

216/336-4814 
Marlin  Rose  (93),  384  E.  CR  300  N., 

Warsaw,  IN  46580.  Phone: 

219/267-7320 
Pfete  Caldwell  (92),  R.  1,  Windsor,  PA 

17366.  Phone:  717/246-1046 
Greg  Stamm  (92),  507  S.  Juniper, 

Tbppenish,  WA  98948.  Phone: 

509/865-4007 


Morgan  Burgess  (91),  163  N.  Frankli 

St.,  Delaware,  OH  43015.  Phone: 

614/369-2455. 
Roger  Hancock  (91),  P.O.  Box  2055, 

Mansfield,  OH  44905.  Phone: 

419/589-5714 
Ron  Batroff,  2820  Hidden  Forest  Ct. 

Marietta,  GA  30066.  Phone: 

404/426-1682 
W  Tted  Bland,  1876  Spruce  Creek  Blf 

E.,  Daytona  Beach,  FL  32124.  Plj 

904/756-7850  | 

Bob  Cam,  209  W.  Yates,  Findlay,  OB 

45840.  Phone:  419/422-8744 
Clair  Floyd,  11251  Lipscomb  Street,' 

Anchorage,  AK  99516.  Phone: 

907/346-3580 
Elmer  Gable,  11849  Keener  Rd., 

Orrville,  OH  44667.  Phone: 

216/682-1922 
Robert  Grew,  RD  #1,  Meyersdale,  Rl 

15552.  Phone:  814/634-8945 
John  Hetrick,  5980  Spearman  Circ 

North  Port,  FL  34287.  Phone: 

813/426-4529 


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Gfl, 


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Ddney  Lingenfelter,  104  Nason  Drive, 

Roaring  Springs,  PA  16673. 
andy  Meyers,  72  Hertzog  Drive,  Leola, 

PA  17540.  717/656-7459 
;rry  Michaels,  Rt.  4,  105  Meadows 
!  Drive,  Martinsburg,  WV  25401. 
I  Phone:  304/229-2477 
jark  Miller,  13138  Michelle  Circle, 

Whittier,  CA  90605. 

nmy  Millhollin,  327  S.  E.  Porter,  Des 

Moines,  lA  50315.  Phone: 

515/285-1186 

cil  Stice,  P.O.  Box  355,  Sawyer,  MI 

49125.  Phone:  616/4264003 

lyd  Welling,  1703  W.  Clinton,  Goshen, 

IN  46526.  Phone:  219/533-7229 

ace  Brethren  Boys 
ase  direct  all  correspondence  to: 
ice  Brethren  Boys 
•.  Box  2055 
Wield,  OH  44905 
e:  419/756-8381 


Staff 

Administrator  —  Roger  Hancock 
Office  Secretary  —  Cindy  Dawson 

GBB  Director 

Alan  Channell 

Field  Representative 

Harold  Stayer 

District  Representatives 
gheny— 

Battis,     10     Waynesburg    Rd. 
fashington,  PA  15301 


Florida- 
Chuck  Young,  357  San  Miguel,  Winter 

Springs,  FL  32708 
Indiana- 
Harold  Stayer,  304  E.  Main  St.,  Flora,  IN 

46929 
Iowa-Midlands— 
Gib    Hawkins,    Pleasant    Grove    Grace 

Brethren  Church,  R.  1,  Box  33,  North 

English,  lA  52316 
Michigan- 
Cecil  Stice,  P.O.  Box  355,  Sawyer,  MI  49125 
Mountain  Plains- 
Northern  Atlantic— 
Pfete  Caldwell,  R.  1,  Windsor,  PA  17366 
Northwest- 
Lyle  Taylor,  R.  3,  Box  3184,  Wapato,  WA 

98951;  Greg  Stamm,  507  S.  Juniper  St., 

Tbppenish,  WA  98948 
Ohio- 
Roger  Hancock,  1012  Neil  Circle  North, 

Mansfield,  OH  44905 
Alan  Channell,  757  Main  St.,  R.  5,  Bailey 

Lakes,  Ashland,  OH  44805 
Southern  California-Arizona— 
Clark    Miller,    13138    Michelle    Circle, 

Whittier,  CA  90605 
Virginia- 
Fred  Devan,  Clearbrook  GBC,  R.  5,  Box  357, 

Roanoke,  VA  24014 
John    Townsend,    7826    Shadwell    Dr., 

Roanoke,  VA  24019 
Western  Pennsylvania- 
Bill  Rummell,  R.  6,  Box  257,  Johnstown,  PA 

15909 


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NATIONAL  FELLOWSHIP 

BRETHREN  RETIREMENT  HOMES,  INC. 

GRACE  VILLAGE  HEALTH  CARE  FACILITY,  INC. 

ROBIN  HOOD  LEISURE  HOMES 


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P.O.  Box  337 
Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 
Tfelephone:  219/372-6200 

Interim  Administrator 

National  Fellowship 

Irethren  Retirement  Homes 

Carol  A.  Schuler 

lealth  Care  Administrator 

Michael  Andrew 

Board  of  Directors 

iChm.  -  Wendell  Kent  ('91) 


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V.  Chm.  -  Donald  Ogden  ('92) 

Secy.  —  Elaine  Brenneman  ('92) 

Treas.  -  Donald  Quine  ('92) 

Charles  Ashman  ('90) 

Ftobert  Ashman  ('91) 

Paul  Dick  ('92) 

Noel  Hoke  ('90) 

Tbm  Miller  ('90) 

Marie  Owen  ('91) 

William  Walker  ('91) 

Sam  Yager  ('90) 


BRETHREN  EVANGELISTIC  MINISTRIES 


Executive  Director 

Ron  E  Thompson,  3580  Robin  Hood  Circle, 
Roanoke,  VA  24019  (Tel.  703/992-6595) 

Send  all  gifts  to: 
P.O.  Box  333,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

Officers 

Pres.  —  Charles  Davis  ('93) 
3807  N.E.  19th  St.  Circle,  Ocala,  FL  32670 

V.  Pres.  —  Vernon  Harris  ('91) 
104  Dianne  Circle,  Willow  Street,  PA  17584 

Secy.  -  Fred  Sorrick  ('93) 

4569  N.  Hedgerow  Drive,  Allentown,  PA  18103 

Treas.  —  Warren  Zellner  ('93) 

103  E.  12th  St.,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 


Board  of  Directors 

J.  Keith  Altig  ('92),  13755  E.  Walnut,  Whitti. 

CA  90602 
George  R.  Christie  ('93),  E.  309  14th  Ai 

107-B,  Spokane,  WA  99202 
Tony  DeRosa  ('91),  7026  Glengarry,  Whitti 

CA  90606 
Earl  R.  Dohner  ('91),  584  Westbrook  R 

Brookville,  OH  45309 
Timothy   George   ('91),   324   Ebenezer  E 

Lebanon,  PA  17042 
Phillip  Guerena  ('91),  9853  Cedar  St. 

Bellflower,  CA  90706 
Bill  Kellerman  ('92),  2978  Hidden  Forest  ( 

Marietta,  GA  30066 
Donald   Kendall   ('92),    224    Jackson  A 
Hagerstown,  MD  21740 


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DISTRICTS: 

Arctic  —  (Alaska) 
Hawaii 

1  —  Allegheny 

2  —  East  Central  Florida 

3  —  Florida  Suncoast 

4  —  Indiana 

5  —  Iowa-Midlands 

6  —  Michigan 

7  —  Mid-Atlantic 

8  —  Mountain-Plains 

9  -  Nor-Cal 

10  —  Northcentral  Ohio 


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Northwest 

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District  Conference  Organizations 


ALLEGHENY 


Allegheny  Fellowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches 

Nest  conference:  Meversdale  Grace  Brethren 
Church.  May  18.  1991 

EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE 

Mod.— Emory  Young 

V.  Mod.— Michael  Ocealis 

Past  Mod.-Richard  Battis 

Sec%-.-Mrs.  Robert  lElda  i  PhiUippi.  RD.2.  Bos 

94.  Somerset.  PA  15501 
Asst.  Secv.— Ruth  Johnson 
Treas.-Robert    Riffle.    R.    2.    Box    106. 

Washington.  PA  15301 
J^sst  Treas.- Wilson  Romesburg 
Stat -Larry  Weigle.  R.  3.  Box  35A.  Stoystown. 

PA  15563 
Members-at-Large-Albert  Valentine 

Shimer  Darr 

COMMITTEE  ON  COMMITTEES 
RonzQ  Jarvis  (Chm.),  Richard  Placeway,  Kathy 
Opel 

NOMINATING  COMMITTEE 
Albert  Valentine  tChm.  i.  Mary  Kay  Nicholson. 
Harold  Lowry 

AUDITORS 
Wilson  Romesburg,  Peggy  McCoy,  Dale  Moon 

CREDENTIALS 

Raymond  McCoy.  Joe  Nass.  David  Lund 

RULES  AND  ORGANIZATION 
Larry   R-   Weigle,   Larr>-    Gegner,   Richard 
Placeway 

DISTRICT  MISSION  BOARD 
Chm-— Larry  Weigle 
V  Chm-— Ronzil  Jarvis 
Secy.-Treas.— Joe  Nass 
Asst.  Secy.-Treas.— Shimer  Darr 

MINISTERIUM 

Chm.— Richard  Place-sray 
V.  Chm-— Emory  Young 
Secy.-Treas —Richard  Battis 
Asst.  Secy.-Treas.— Ronzil  Jarvis 

MINISTERIAL  EXAMINING  BOARD 

Chm.- True  Hunt 
V.  Chm.— Larry  Weigle 
Secy.— John  Lancaster 
Asst.  Sec— Shimer  Darr 


GRACE  BRETHREN  MEN 

Pres.— Robert  Grew 

V.  Pres.-Robert  Riffle 

Secy.-Ted  Evans,  KD.  1,  Meyersdale,  PA  155E 

Treas.— Robert  Riffle 

WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 

Pres.— Kathy  Opel 

1st  V.Pres.-^oyce  Weigle 

2nd  V.Pres.— Ruth  Johnson 

Secy.-Marv  Kay  Nicholson.  419  Beachley  S 

"Meversdale,"  PA  15552 
Treas.— Anna  Bertha  Yoder,  R.  1.  Me>-ersda 

PA  15552 
Prayer  Chm.— Norma  Jean  McCracken 
SMSi  Leader-Ruth  Johnson 
Asst.  Leader— Joyce  Weigle 
Dist.  Editor— Becky  Jar%-is 

SMM 

Sec>-.-Erin  G'Donnel,  R.  1.  Box  1-A,  Sma 

"pa  15480 
Treas.— Mar%-   Ann   E-vans,   R.    1,   Box 

Meyersdale.  PA  15552 
Leader— Ruth  Johnson 
Asst.  Leader— Jp>-ce  Weigle 
Little  Sister  Rep.-Christine  Trexel 
Amigas  Rep— Rachel  Yoder 

CAMP  ALBRYOCA  CORPORATION 
Pres.— Larn.-  Weigle 
VPres.-Perry  Yoder 
Name  of  Camp-^Albryoca 
Location    of   Campgroimd— R.    3,    Box 

Meyersdale,  PA  15552.  Between  Salisb 

and  Pocahontas,  PA 
Telephone  Na  -S14  634-0023 
Caretaker— Shimer  Darr 
Secy— Harold  Lowry 
Asst.  Sec>-.— Robert  Grew 
Treas.— Al  Valentine 
Asst.  Treas— Paul  J.  Yoder 

CAMP  AND  YOUTH  BOARD 
Chm.— Joe  Nass 
V.  Chm.— Randy  Haulk 
Secy.-Richard  Battis.  10  Wa>-nesburg 

'Washington.  PA  15301 
Business  Mgr.— Ray  McCoy 
Asst.  Bus.  Mgr.— \iike  Ocealis 
Member-at-Large— Al  Valentine 

COOPERATING  CHURCHES 

Accident,  MD— First  Grace  Brethren 


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Jeppo,  PA— Aleppo  Brethren 
Dswell,  PA— Laurel  Mountain  Grace  Brethren 
oolville,  OH— Coolville  Grace  Brethren 
ross    Lanes,    WV—    Cross    Lanes    Grace 

Brethren 
umberland.     MD— Cumberland    Grace 

Brethren 
rafton.  W\'— Grafton  First  Grace  Brethren 
.nners,  PA— Jenners  Grace  Brethren 
stie,  PAr-Listie  Grace  Brethren 


Meyersdale,  PA-Meyersdale  Grace  Brethren 
Me>-ersdale  PA^-Smmnit  Mills  Grace  Brethren 
Parkersburg,     W\'-Parkersburg     Grace 

Brethren 
Stoystown,  PA— Reading  Grace  Brethren 
Uniontown,  PA— Uniontown  Grace  Brethren 
Washington,  PA^Washington  Grace  Br«hren 
Westemport,  MD— Mill  Run  Grace  Brethren 
WLndber,  PA— Shade  Grace  Brethren 
Vienna,  WV— Community  Grace  Brethren 


ARCTIC 


Arctic  Fellowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches 

iext  conference:  Solid  Rock  Bible  Camp, 
Scddotna,  AK;  April  22  -  23,  1991 

EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE 
L— Larry  Smithwick 
lfod.-John  Gillis 
(f.- Brian  Chronister 
^  Box  111505,  Anchorage,  AK  99511 
t. — John  Snyder 
Aih  Ave,  Kenai.  AK  99611 

MINISTERIUM 

Q— Larn.-  Smithwick 
l.'hm.— John  Gillis 


DISTRICT  MISSION  BOARD 

Chm.— Lam-  Smithwick 
V.  Chm.  John  Gillis 

MINISTERIAL  EXAMINING  BOARD 

Chm.— Larry  Smithwick 
Asst. Chm.— John  Gillis 

COOPERATING  CHURCHES 

Anchorage,  AK— Anchorage  Grace  Brethren 
Anchorage,  AK— Grace  Communitv 
Anchorage,  AK-Greatland  Grace' Brethren 

Church 
Eagle  River,  AK— Grace  Brethren 
Homer,  AK— Kachemak  Bay  Grace  Brethren 
Kenai,  AK— Kenai  Grace  Brethren 
North  Me  AK-North  ftle  Grace  Brethren 
Soldotna,  AK— Ifeninsula  Grace  Brethren 


EAST  CENTRAL  FLORIDA 


East  Central  Florida  District  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches 

Ixt  conference:  Ocala,  Plorida 

li         EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE 
—Ken  Koontz 
od— 

-Sally  Boger,  CMaitland),  971  Foxfire  Tr 
viedo,  FL  32765 

5,— Gerda  Rench,  (Maitland),  20  Carriage 
ill  Circle,  Casselberry,  FL  32707 
-Janet  Howell.  (Ormond  Beach i 

COMMITTEE  ON  COMMITTEES 

les  Da^-is  -  Ocala.  r)a\-id  Herdg  -  Orlanda 
[chard  Maxson  -  Ocala 

NOMINATING  COMMITTEE 

Patch  (Chm. I.  Bill  Dragomir.  Ted  Boger 

IDERATORS  ADDRESS  COMMITTEE 

Dd  Kreigbaum  -Chm.i.  Mike  Champion 

DISTRICT  MISSION  BOARD 

•-Leland  Friesen 
t'reas.— John  Graton 


MINISTERIUM 

Chm.— Kenneth  Koontz 
V.  Chm.-Earl  Futch 
Secj-.-Treas.— Chuck  Davis 

MINISTERIAL  EXAMINING  BOARD 
Chuck  Davis 
Additional  members;  Ordained  Sr  Pastors 

GRACE  BRETHREN  MEN 

Pres.-Ted  Bland 

WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 

Pres— N'anc>-  Heldt  -  Maitland 
2nd  V.  Pres.— L>"nne  Bustraan 
Secj-.— Shirley  Moore  -  Melbourne 
Treas.-Gerda  Rench,  20  Carriage  Hill  Circle, 

Casselberry,  FL  32707 
I*rayer  Chm.— Janice  Koontz  -  Deltona 
SMM  I^troness — Marianne  Romanowski 

COOPERATING  CHURCHES 

Deltona,  FL-€al\-ar>-  Grace  Brethren 
Maitland,    FL— Grace    Brethren    Church   of 
Maitland 


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Melbourne.  FL — Community  Grace  Brethren 

Church  -  Suntree 
Ocala,  FL — Ocala  Grace  Brethren  Church 


Orlando,  FL — Grace  Brethren  Church  i 
Orlando  i 

Ormond  Beach,  FL — Grace  Brethren  Churdi  ■! 
Ormond  Beach 


FLORIDA  SUNCOAST 


Florida  Suncoast  District  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches 

Next  conference:  Brooksville  Grace  Brethren 
Church.  Februarr  2-3.  1991 

EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE 

Mod. — Jim  Tarlor 

V.  Mod.— Alan  Clingan 

Sec.-.-Mary  Reed  11033  Basquin  Ct.,  Pbrt 

Richey,  FL  34668 
Treas.-John  Ilka   6541   72nd  Ave   N.   #1. 

Pinellas  Park.  FL  34665 
Stat.— ETelyn  Shane,  6639  Hammock  Road, 

Pbrt  Richey.  FL  34668 
Members-at-large — 
Past  Moderator  -  hester  Pifer 
Host  Pastor  •  BrookFs-ille 

NOMINATING  COMMITTEE  & 
COMMITTEE  ON  COMMITTEES 

Jay  Ciine   Ciun.  .  John  Stooke}' 

CREDENTIALS 

Peggy  Richards  -Chm.i.  Jeff  Davis.  Sally  Dko 

MODERATOR'S  ADDRESS 
Bob  Richards  'Chm. '.  Ernie  Bearinger,  Eugene 
Bums 

MINISTERIUM 

Chm.— Kurt  Miller 
V.  Chm —Jim  Taylor 
Secy.-Treas.— Lester  I*ifer 
Asst.  Secy.-Treas. — Jim  Poyner 

YOUTH 

ftstoral  Advisor  &  Chairman— Randy  Weekley 
Secy.— Cheryl  Underwood 
Treas.— Chuck  Underwood 
X.AC — Cheryl  Camerino 
Quizzing — Bill  Jordan 


.Advertisement— Cheryl  Underwood  , 

.-Vti-i-itj-  Co-ordinator— Mike  Gold  j 

DISTRICT  MISSION  BOARD  ' 

Chm.— Randy  Weekley 

V.  Chm.-Lester  Pifer 

Secv.— Kiut  Miller,  2255  Nebraska  .Aveni 

Pahn  Harbor,  FL  34683 
Treas. — Jim  Poyner 

MINISTERIAL  EXAMINING  BOARD 
Chm.— Alan  Clingan 
.Additional  Members—  Ordained  Ftetors 


WMC 

Pres.- Ann  Davis  - 

1st  V.  Pres.— Lois  McDevitt 

2nd  V.  Pres — Susan  Taylor 

Secv.— Linda  CarroU.  2255  Nebraska,  fe"*' 

Harbor.  FL  34683 
Treas.-PhyUis  Wyxe,  7414  E.  King  ArthuiiPf 

Richey,  FL  34668 
Prayer  Chm.— Lois  Schrock 
District  Editor— Bettv  Hall 


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COOPERATING  CHURCHES 

Bradenton,  FI^Bradenton  Grace  Bretln  i 

Church 
Brooksville,  FL— Brooksville  Grace  Bretir 

Church 
Lakeland,    FL — Lakeland    Grace    Brett 

Church  . 

North  Port,  FL-North  Port  Grace  Bretkf 

Church 
Palm  Harbor.  Fl^-Palm  Harbor  &ace  Bretb 

Church 
Port  Richey,  FL — Gulfview  Grace  Bretb 

Church 
St.    Ftetersburg,    FL — St.    fttersburg   Gi 

Brethren  Church 


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HAWAII 


Hawaii  District  Fellowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches 

Next  conference:  Waimalu  Grace  Brethren 
Church.  .Aiea.  HI.  March  9  &  10,  1991 

EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE 
Mod. — Richard  Simafranca 
V.  Mod.— Gabriel  Marquez 


Treas.— Stephen  Procter,  92-374  Akaula 

Ewa  Beach,  HI  96707 
Stat.-Letitia  Coffinan,  91-779  Fort  Wea 

Rd.,  Ewa  Beach,  HI  96706 


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MINISTERIUM 
Chm.— David  Mitchell 


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MINISTERIAL  EXAMINING  BOARD 

im.— James  Kennedy 
Ministerium 


WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 

:sident— Mrs.  Clifford  Coffman 


COOPERATING  CHURCHES 

Aiea,  HI— Waimalu  Grace  Brethren  Church 
Ewa  Beach,  HI— Rainbow  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Makakilo,    HI— Makakilo    Grace    Brethren 

Church 
Mililani,  HI— Waipio  Grace  Brethren  Church 


INDIANA 


Indiana  District  Fellowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches 

ext    conference:    Winona    Lake    Grace 
Brethren  Church  -  May  3  &  4,  1991 

EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE 

S  i.— Ron  Bowland 
r-Iod.-Ken  Miller 
li /.-Roger  Krynock,  1701  E.  Ireland  Rd. 

South  Bend,  46614 
t;.  Secy.— Tbny  Webb 
k  is.-Gerald  Kelley,  318  Maple  Ct.,  Kokomo, 

N  46902 
;t  -Ralph  Burns  PO.  Box  284,  Winona  Lake, 

N  46590 
Inbers-at-Large— Frank    Poland,    Louis 

Itroup 

NOMINATING  COMMITTEE 

loild    Smals   (Chm.),    Robert    Arenobine, 
xjbert  Ashman 

.   COMMITTEE  ON  COMMITTEES 

'«  rt  Ashman,  Kenneth  Bickel,  Everett  Caes 

AUDITORS 

h  wood  Durkee  (Chm.),  Al  Disbro 

RULES  AND  ORGANIZATION 

h  les    Ashman    (Chm.),    Richard    Cron, 
!S   Deloe 


CREDENTIALS 


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M      DISTRICT  MISSION  BOARD 

■i- Keith  Shearer 

(  m.— Everett  Caes 
* -Frank  Poland 
« .—George  Lord 
Ibional  Members— Paul  Woodruff,  Dave 

Uick,  Ron  Smals 

MINISTERIUM 

II  -Roger  L.  Krynock 

C  m,— Davy  Troxel 

^Veas.- CJerald  Kelley 

St  Secy.-Treas.— Dave  Jodry 

n:er's  Shepherd— Charles  Ashman 

INISTERIAL  EXAMINING  BOARD 

n  -Charles  Ashman 
C  n.-Ken  Bickel 


Secy.— Everett  Caes 

Members-at-Large- All  Grace  Brethren 
pastors  who  are  ordained  and  members  of 
the  Indiana  District  Ministerium. 

GRACE  BRETHREN  MEN 

Pres.-Floyd  Welling 

V.Pres.-lbm  McKinley 

Secy.-Treas.— George  Lord,  601  Marston  Ct., 

Fort  Wayne,  IN  46825 
Pastoral  Adviser— Ron  Bowland 

WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 

Pres.— Martha  Tusing 

1st  V.  Pres— Isobel  Eraser 

2nd  V.  Pres-Ruth  Kent 

Corresponding  Secy.— Dorothy   Brumbaugh, 

22864,  SR  119,  Goshen,  IN  46526 
Recording  Secy.— Linda  Trimble 
Treas.-Donna"Welborn,  P.O.  Box  623,  Warsaw, 

IN  46580 
Prayer  Chm.— Mary  Stayer 
SMM  Patroness-Viki  Rife,  219-267-4252 
Asst.  Patroness— Karen  Loher 
Editor— Dorothy  Caes 

YOUTH 

Pres.- Dan  O'Deens 

Secy.— Greg  Serafino,  21  Barberry  Dr.,  Osceola, 

IN  46561 
Treas.— Larry  Richeson 

COOPERATING  CHURCHES 

Berne,  IN— Bethel  Brethren  Church 
Columbia  City,  IN— Grace  Brethren  Church 
Elkhart,  IN— Grace  Brethren  Church 
Fishers,    IN— Northeast    Grace    Brethren, 

Church 
Flora,  EN— Grace  Brethren  Church 
Ft.  Wayne,  IN-First  Brethren  Church 
Ft.  Wayne,  IN— Grace  Brethren  Church 
Goshen,  IN— Grace  Brethren  Church 
Hartford  City,  IN-Grace  Brethren  Church 
Indianapolis,  IN— Eagle  Creek  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Kokomo,  IN— Indian  Heights  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Kokomo,  IN— North  Kokomo  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Leesburg,    IN— Leesburg    Grace    Brethren 

Church 


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Mishawaka— Mishawaka    Grace    Brethren 

Church 
New  Albany,  IN— New  Albany  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Osceola,  IN— Grace  Brethren  Church 
Peru,  IN,  Peru  Brethren  Church 
Sidney,  IN— Sidney  Grace  Brethren  Church 


South  Bend,  IN— Ireland  Road  Grace  Brethre 
Church  . 

Warsaw,  IN— Community  Grace  Brethrt 
Church 

Winona  Lake,  IN— Winona  Lake  Gra', 
Brethren  Church 

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IOWA— MIDLANDS 


Iowa-Midlands  Fellowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches 

Next  conference:  Leon  Brethren  Church, 
June  7-8,  1991 

EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE 

Mod.— Milton  Ryerson 
V.  Mod— William  Faas 
Secy.— Vivian    Weimer,    3134    Violet   Drive, 

Waterloo,  lA  50701 
Treas.-Robert  Foote,  2314  Emerald  Drive, 

Davenport,  lA  52804 
Stat.-Glen  Welborn,  702  N.  Main,  Leon,  lA 

50144 

MINISTERIUM 

Chm.— Steve  Burns 
V.  Chm.-Russell  Betz 
Secy.-Treas.— Robert  Barlow 

DISTRICT  MISSION  BOARD 

Chm.— John  Burke 
V.  Chm.-Robert  Foote 
Secy.-Treas.— Jack  Lesh 

WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 

Pres.— Glendolyn  McClure 
1st  V.  Pres.— Kathy  Bums 


Secy.-Kay  Betz,  604  N.  Main  St.,  Leon, 

50144 
Treas.— Zelda  Rittgers 
Prayer  Chairman— Margaret  Andrews 
SMM  Patroness— Rose  Earnest 
Dist.  Editor— Florence  Sackett 

YOUTH 

Fin.  Secy.-Steve  Burns,  R.R.  1,  Box  243 
Dallas  Center,  lA  50063 

COOPERATING  CHURCHES 

Cedar  Rapids,  lA— Grace  Brethren  Churcj 
Dallas  Center,  lA— Grace  Brethren  Churo' 
Davenport,  lA— Grace  Brethren  Church 
Des  Moines,  lA— First  Grace  Brethren  Chm] 
Garwin,  lA— Carlton  Brethren  Church 
Leon,  lA— Leon  Brethren  Church 
North  English,  lA— Pleasant  Grove  Gri 

Brethren  Church 
Udell,  lA-Udell  Brethren  Church 
Waterloo,  lA— Grace  Brethren  Church 
Morrill,  KS-Morrill  Brethren  Church 
Austin,  TX— Calvary  Bible  Fellowship 
Fort  Worth,  TX-Grace  Fellowship  Churc 
Longview,  TX-Grace  Brethren  Church 
McAllen,  TX-Grace  Brethren  Church 


MICHIGAN 


Michigan  District  Fellowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches 

Next  conference:  Alto,  April  5,  6,  1991 

EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE 

Mod.— Art  McCrum 

V.  Mod.— Russ  Sarver 

Secy.-Linda   Erb,   3749   Brown   Rd.,   Lake 

Odessa,  MI  48849 
Treas.-Leo  Peters,  14070  E.  Fulton,  Lowell,  MI 

49331 
Stat.-John    Wedding,    2916    Colchester, 

Lansing,  MI  48906 
Members-at-Large— Bob  Mensinger,  Arnold 

Erb 

COMMITTEE  ON  COMMITTEES 

Arnold  Erb,  John  Wedding,  Darrel  Hawbaker 


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NOMINATING  COMMITTEE 

Cecil  Stice,  (Chm.),  Kevin  Eady,  Arnold 

AUDITORS 

Leo  Peters,  John  Wedding 

RESOLUTIONS 

Dan  Funderburg,  Pete  Van  Stee 

CREDENTIALS 

Russ  Sarver 

DISTRICT  MISSION  BOARD 

Chm.— Art  McCrum 
V.  Chm.— Bill  Stevens 
Secy.— Darrel  Hawbaker 
Treas.— Arnold  Erb 

MINISTERIUM 

Chm.-Russell  Sarver 


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.  Chm.— Michael  Punderburg 
ecy.-Treas.— Mick  Rockafellow 
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MINISTERIAL  EXAMINING  BOARD 
hm.— Mike  Ostrander 
:  Chm.-Gary  Hable 
cy.— Art  McCrum 

GRACE  BRETHREN  MEN 

Bs.— Cecil  Stice 

cy.— Bob  Mensinger,  Route  2  Box  192,  Three 
Oaks,  MI  49128 
:';as.-Leo  Inters,  14070  E.  Fulton,  Lowell,  MI 
49331 

WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 

F  s.— Shirley  Stevens 

I  V.  Pres.-Violet  Shipley 

2 1  V.  Pres.— Alice  McCrum 

Biy.-Sandy  Hawbaker,  705  E.  State  St., 

■Hastings,  MI  49058 
kt.  Secy.— Deloris  Wedding 
rias.-Katherine  Geiger,  9327  Keim  Rd., 
-  piarksville,  MI  48815 
\.i.  Treas.— Marg  Bjork 
^  er  Chm.— Alberta  Sarver 
^  .  Prayer  Chm.— Judy  Ostrander 
il  A  Coord.— Lila  Mensinger 
li    Coord.— Clair  Stice 
)i    Editor— Roselynne  Peters 


SMM 

Pres.— LeAnna  Punderburg 

1st  V.  Pres.— Mindy  King 

2nd  V.  Pres.— Carrie  Ostrander 

Secy.— Tina  Miller 

Treas.— Mrs.  Lila  Mensinger,  3505  W.  Glendora 

Rd.,  Three  Oaks,  MI  49128  i 

(send  all  correspondence  to  Mrs.  Mensinger) 

CAMP 

Gen.  Director— Art  McCrum 
Jr.  Camp  Dir— Gary  Hoble 

YOUTH 

Chairman— Mick  Rockafellow 
V.  Chairman— Art  McCrum 
General  Camp  Director— Michael  Ostrander 
Secy.-Treas.— Darrel  Hawbaker,  705  E.  State 
Rd.,  Hastings,  MI  49058 

COOPERATING  CHURCHES 

Alto,  MI— Calvary  Grace  Brethren  Church 
Escanaba,  MI— Bay  De  Noc  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Hastings,    MI— Hastings   Grace    Brethren 

Church 
Lake    Odessa,    MI— Lake    Odessa    Grace 

Brethren  Church 
Lansing,  MI— Lansing  Grace  Brethren  Church 
New  TVoy,  MI— New  Troy   Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Ozark,  MI— Ozark  Grace  Brethren  Church 


MID— ATLANTIC 


Mid-Atlantic  Fellowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches 

h  it  conference:  Tb  be  determined,  April  26, 
',  1991 

EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE 

tK-Russ  Ogden 
1  )d.— Dan  Pritchett 
c  -Christine  Blackwell,  8400  Good  Luck 

.,.,  Lanham,  MD  20706;  Phone  (301) 

•  7-4091 
Bi— Ken  Heefner,  140  Snider  Ave.,  Apt.  1, 

Viynesboro,  PA  17268 

It  John  Fitz,  16  S.  Grant  St.,  Waynesboro, 

I  17268 

COMMITTEE  ON  COUNSEL 

&  RECOMMENDATION 
&  NOMINATING  COMMITTEE 

Ht  TiSowers  (Chm.),  Bob  Wagner,  Bob  Dell, 
Ri  Shank,  Ray  Davis 

AUDITORS 

d  ecker,  Wayne  Tucker,  David  Muritz 


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CREDENTIALS 


RULES  AND  ORGANIZATION 

Norman  Mayer,  Larry  Humberd,  Carl  Baker 

DISTRICT  MISSION  BOARD 

Chm.— Larry  Sowers 
V.  Chm.-Carl  Baker 
Secy.— Dan  Pritchett 
Treas.— Dave  Manges 

MINISTERIUM 

Chm.— Roger  Myers 
Secy.— Dan  Pritchett 
Treas.— Larry  Humberd 

MINISTERIAL  EXAMINING  BOARD 

Chm.— Roger  Myers 

WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 

Pres.— Alice  Hartman 

1st  V.  Pres.— Verlyn  Mahaffey 

2nd  V.  Pres.-Eloise  Smith 

Secy.— Connie    House,    4    W.    Wilson   Blvd., 

Hagerstovra,  MD  21740 
Treas.— P&t  Stroop,  Rt.  4  Box  136,  Martinsburg 

WV  25401 
Prayer  Chm.— Lou  Ann  Myers 
SMM  Co-Leaders-Sally  Miller  &  Cindy  Goetz 


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YOUTH 

Chm— Ron  Shank 

SMM 

Pres.-Sally  Miller  &  Cindy  Goetz 

CAMP 

Director— Carl  Baker 

Name  of  Camp-Camp  Albryoca 

Name  of  Campgrounds— Camp  Albryoca 

Location— Pennsylvania 

YOUTH 

Pres— Ron  Shank 

COOPERATING  CHURCHES 

Chambersburg,    PA— Chambersburg    Grace 

Brethren  Church 
Greencastle,    PA— Conoco    League    Grace 

Brethren  Church 
Hagerstown,  MD-Calvary  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Hagerstown,  MD— Grace  Brethren  Church 


Hagerstown,  MD— Maranatha  Grace  Brethri 

Church 
Hagerstown,    MD-Valley    Grace    Brethn 

Church 
Lanham,    MD— Lanham    Grace    Brethn 

Church 
Martinsbiarg,  WV— Rosemont  Grace  Brethr 

Church 
Tfemple  Hills,  MD-Grace  Brethren  Church 

Greater  Washington 
Alexandria,  VA— Grace  Brethren  Church 
Greater  Washington,  Alexandria  Bran 
Calvert,    MD— Grace    Brethren    Church 

Greater  Washington,  Calvert  Branch  * 

Frederick,  MD— Grace  Brethren  Church' 

Greater  Washington,  Frederick  Brand 

Waldorf,   MD— Grace   Brethren   Church  ' 

Greater  Washington,  Waldorf  Branch 
Waynesboro,  PA-Grace  Brethren  Church 
Winchester,  VA— Blue  Ridge  Grace  Brethi  i 

Church 
Winchester,  VA— Grace  Brethren  Church 


MOUNTAIN— PLAINS 


Mountain-Plains  District  Fellowship  of 
Grace  Brettiren  Ciiurches 

Next  conference:  Beaver  City,  NE  (Grace 
Brethren  Church)  June  7  ■  9,  1991 

EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE 

Mod— R.  John  Snow 
V.  Mod.-Chris  Ball 
Secy.-Ginger  Pletcher,  304  E.  2nd,  Smith 

Center,  KS  66967 
Treas.-Mack  McDonald,  2375  Jet  Wing  Dr., 

Colorado  Springs,  CO  80916 
Stat.-Aldo  Hoyt,  725  S.  Eliot,  Denver,  CO 

80215 

NOMINATING  COMMITTEE 

Mack  McDonald,  Paul  Pletcher,  Dave  Page 

CREDENTIALS 

Mack  McDonald 

DISTRICT  MISSION  BOARD 

Chm— Thomas  Inman 

WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 

Pres.— Geneva  Inman 

1st  V.  Pres.— Marsha  Ball 

2nd  V.  Pres.— Melodie  Crawford 


Secy.— Lucy  Snow,  Portis,  KS  67473 
Treas.-Kim  Page,  7700  Depew  St.  No.  18 

Arvada,  Colorado  80003 
Prayer  Chairman— Evelyn  Keezer 
SMM  Patroness— Penny  Koby 
District  Editor— Alice  Hoyt 

MINISTERIUM 

Chm.— Tom  Inman 
Secy.-Treas.— Aldo  Hoyt 

MINISTERIAL  EXAMINING  BOARD   ' 

Chm.— Tbm  Inman; 
Secy.— Aldo  Hoyt 

Additional  Member— R.  John  Snow  and! 
ordained  pastors  in  the  District. 

YOUTH 

Pres.— Clark  &  Sharon  Wolters 

Jerry  &  Kim  Hooper,  Tim  &  Polly  Mini 

COOPERATING  CHURCHES 

Arvada,  CO-Hackberry  Hill  Grace  Bret  i 

Church 
Beaver  City,  NE— Grace  Brethren  Chur 
Colorado  Springs,  CD-Grace  Brethren  CI  J 
Denver,  CO-Denver  Grace  Brethren  Ch  t 
Pbrtis,  KS— Grace  Brethren  Church       i 
Wichita,  KS— Grace  Brethren  Church 


NOR— CAL 


(No  district  conference  held) 

MINISTERIAL  EXAMINING  BOARD 

Chm.-Glen  Shirk 


Secy.-Treas.— David  Glenwinkel 

COOPERATING  CHURCHES 

Auburn,  CA-Auburn  Grace  Brethren  01 


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iiico,  CA— Chico  Grace  Brethren  Church 
odesto,  CA— LaLoma  Grace  Brethren  Church 
rangevale,  CA— Ambassadors  Grace  Brethren 
Church 
pon,  CA— Ripon  Grace  Brethren  Church 


Sacramento,      CA— River      City      Grace 

Community  Church 
San  Jose,  CA— South  Bay  Community  Church 
Tracy,  CA— Tracy  Grace  Brethren  Church 


NORTHCENTRAL  OHIO 


Northcentral  Ohio  Fellowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches 

Jext  conference:  Northwest  Chapel  GBC, 
Dublin,  OH,  April  13,  1991 

EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE 

id.-Jeff  Gill 

,Mod.— Ken  Brown 

■  y,— Russ  Simpson,  740  Boyd  Blvd.,  Gallon, 

OH  44833 

\:t.  Secy.— Brad  Lambright 
fas.- Dean  Risser,  110  Pennsylvania  Ave., 

Delaware,  OH  43015 
}t.-Sarah  Fudge,  c/o  GBC  of  Columbus, 

5675    Worthington-Galena    Rd.,    Wor- 
hington,  OH  43085 

NOMINATING  COMMITTEE 

)  id    Kennedy,    Doug    Forsythe,    Jack 
jeitzinger 

AUDITORS 

i  Kanzeg,  Don  Young,  Ron  Kuck 

CREDENTIALS 

b  Scoles,  Carl  Miller,  Brad  Gibson 

RULES  AND  ORGANIZATION 

pii ard  DeArmey,  Earle  Bser,  Gary  Crandall 

RESOLUTIONS 

a  Melton,  Howard  Stouffer,  Craig  Snyder 

MINISTERIUM 

1  —Dean  Risser 

DISTRICT  MISSION  BOARD 

^'— Jim  Custer 

UIINISTERIAL  EXAMINING  BOARD 

1  —J.  Hudson  Thayer 

GRACE  BRETHREN  MEN 

e  -Bob  Hann 

t/OMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 

e:  -Ruth  Berry 

'.    Pres.— Ella  Lee  Risser 

d  .  Pres.— Zoe  Ann  Hockley 

5-Debbie    Poole,    1425    Barbara    Lane, 

I'lnsfield,  OH  44905 

!a-Ruthe  Witzky,  2404  Middle  Bellville 

I ,  R.  10,  Mansfield,  OH  44903 

ij   Chm.— Carolyn  Page 

^  Zloord.— Victoria  L.  Page 


Asst.  Coord.— Deedee  Osborne 
Dist.  Editor-Sheryl  Hawk 

SMM 

Pres.— Vickie  Page 

V.  Pres.— DeeDee  Osborne 

YOUTH 

Chm.— Dave  Bogue 

COOPERATING  CHURCHES 

Ashland,  OH— Grace  Brethren  Church 
Ashland,    OH— Southview    Grace    Brethren 

Church 
Bellefontaine,  OH— Mad  River  Valley  Grace 

Brethren  Church 
Bellville,  OH— Ankenytown  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Bowling  Green,  OH— Grace  Brethren  Church 
Columbus  fWesterville),  OH— Grace  Brethren 

Church  of  Columbus 
Columbus,  OH— East  Side  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Columbus,    OH— Hilltop    Grace    Brethren 

Church 
Columbus,  OH— Southwest  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Columbus,    OH— Trinity    Grace    Brethren 

Church 
Danville,  OH— Grace  Brethren  Church 
Delaware,  OH— Grace  Brethren  Church 
Dublin,    OH— Northwest    Chapel    Grace 

Brethren  Church 
Elida,  OH— Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Lima 
Findlay,  OH— Findlay  Grace  Brethren  Church 
Fremont,  OH— Grace  Brethren  Chapel 
Fremont,  OH— Grace  Brethren  Church 
Gallon,  OH— Grace  Brethren  Church 
Lancaster,   OH— Lancaster   Grace   Brethren 

Church 
Lexington,  OH— Grace  Brethren  Church 
London,  OH— London  Grace  Brethren  Church 
Mansfield,  OH— Cornerstone  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Mansfield,  OH— Grace  Brethren  Church 
Mansfield,   OH— Woodville   Grace   Brethren 

Church 
Marion,  OH— Grace  Brethren  Church 
Mifflin,  OH-Mifflin  Grace  Brethren  Church 
Mt.  Vernon,  OH— Grace  Brethren  Church  in 

Mt.  Vernon 
Northwood,    OH— Trinity    Grace    Brethren 

Church 


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Ontario,    OH-Marantha    Grace    Brethren  Tbledo,  OH— Maumee  Valley  Grace  Brethri 

Church  Church 

Pataskala,  OH-Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Tbledo,  OH-Tbledo  Grace  Brethren  Churc 

Licking  County 


NORTHEASTERN  OHIO 


Northeastern  Ohio  District  Feiiowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches 

Next  conference:  Rittman,  Ohio,  Saturday, 
April  13,  1991 

EXECUTIVE  COIVIMiTTEE 

Mod.— Bud  Olszewski 

V.  Mod— Ronald  Boehm 

Secy.-Treas.— Donna  Stair,  510  Oak  Street, 

Wadsworth,  OH  44281 
Asst.  Secy.-Treas— Curt  Frame 
Stat.-Dwight  Stair,  510  Oak  St.,  Wadsworth, 

OH  44281 

NOMINATING  COMiMiTTEE 

Doug  Jensen  (Chm.),  Robert  Holmes,  Charles 
Thornton 

AUDITORS  COMMITTEE 

Chm.— Doug  Courter,  Tom  Romine,  William 
Snoddy 

CREDENTIALS 

Chm.— Ronald   Boehm,    Glen   Bechtel,    Joe 
Cosentino,  Chuck  Buriff 


RULES  AND  ORGANIZATION 

Chm.— Robert  Moeller,  Wesley  Haller, 
Najimian 


Dan 


SOCIAL  CONCERNS  COMMITTEE 

Chm.— Dave  Gaston,  Ronald  Boehm,  Stanley 
Watson,  Lynn  Fish 

DISTRICT  MISSION  BOARD 

Chm.-Bob  Fetterhoff 
V.  Chm.-lbrry  Taylor 

Secy.Treas.— Mike  Prentovich,  303  N.  Seneca, 
Rittman,  OH  44270 

MINISTERIUM 

Chm.— Joe  Cosentino 
V.  Chm.-Galen  Wiley 
Secy.— Doug  Courter 
Treas.— Doug  Jensen 

MINISTERIAL  EXAMINING  BOARD 

Chm.-Galen  Wiley 
Secy.— Wesley  Haller 

GRACE  BRETHREN  MEN 

Rep.  to  National  Boys— Elmer  Gable 


WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 

Pres.— Joan  Gable 

1st  V.  Pres.— Harlene  Steiner 

2nd  V.  Pres.— Donna  Stair 

Secy.— Doris    Beichler,    10662    Irvine   1 

Creston,  OH  44217 
Treas.-Ruth  Dunlap,  1626  23rd.  St.  N„ 

Canton,  OH  44709 
Prayer  Chm.— Marie  Mishler 

SMM 

Leader— Mary  Beth  Jensen 
Asst.  Leader—  Carole  Knop 

CAMP 

Director— Bob  Combs 

Name  of  Camp— Camp  Buckeye 

Name  of  Campground— Camp  McPhears* 

Location  of  Campground— Loudonville,  C 

Tblephone  No.-l-614/599-7110 

! 
YOUTH 

Chm.— Dennis  Erb 
V.  Chm.— Steve  Cisney 
Secy.Treas.-Doug  Courter,  625  Weber  h 

North  Canton,  OH  44720 
Asst.  Secy.Treas.— Dave  Krizon 
Other    Members— Wes    Haller,    Mary   ll 

Jensen  and  Carole  Knop 


COOPERATING  CHURCHES 

Akron,  OH— Ellet  Grace  Brethren  Chur 
Canton,  OH-Grace  Brethren  Church 
Cuyahoga  Falls,  OH-Grace  Brethren  Chi 
Elyria,  OH— Spring  Valley  Community  G I  ( 

Brethren  Chiu'ch 
Homerville,  OH-Grace  Brethren  Churc 
Macedonia,    OH— Western    Reserve   G 

Brethren  Church 
Medina,  OH-Grace  Brethren  Church 
Middlebranch,  OH-Grace  Brethren  Ch 
Millersburg,  OH-Grace  Brethren  ChuT' 

Millersburg 
Minerva,  OH-Grace  Brethren  Church 
Norton,  OH-Grace  Brethren  Church 
Orrville,  OH— Grace  Brethren  Church  I 
Rittman,  OH-Grace  Brethren  Church 
Sterling,  OH-Grace  Brethren  Church 
Willoughby,    OH-Lake    County    G 

Brethren  Church  -.  - 

Wooster,  OH-Grace  Brethren  Church  l!  liii 


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NORTHERN  ATLANTIC 


Northern  Atlantic  District  Fellowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches 

>Jext     conference:     Messiah     College, 
I  Grantham,  PA,  May  31  -  June  2,  1991 

i  EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE 

|d.-Dan  White 

Mod— Mike  Brubaker 

y.-Treas.— Gerald  Allebach,  799  Airport  Rd., 

Palmyra,  PA  17078 
It.  Secy.-Treas.— Warren  Diffendefer 
Illness  Mgr.— Harold  Hollinger,  748  Amosite 
,Rd.,  Elizabethtown,  PA  17022 
It.  Bus.  Mgr.— Carroll  Bingaman 
lK,.-Rick    Clark,    289    W.    Hernley    Rd., 

Manheim  PA  17545 

COMMITTEE  ON  COMMITTEES 

Ife  Makofka  (Chm.),  Randy  Meyers,  Jim 
Cnepper, 

NOMINATING  COMMITTEE 

)i  Eshleman,  Dennis  Huratiak,  Robert  Lutz 

AUDITORS 

iC^utter  (Chm.),  Eric  Barter 

I  CREDENTIALS 

lif  Brubaker  (Chm.),  Dale  Jenks 

RULES  AND  ORGANIZATION 

t€!  Blake,  Darrell  Taylor,  Dennis  Huratiak. 

DISTRICT  MISSION  BOARD 

re -Luke  Kauffman 
les.— Vernon  Harris 

5c-Timothy    George,    52    Lehman    St., 
V    (banon,  PA  17042 
«'.- Warren  T^mkin 

.;  DISTRICT  INSURANCE 

■"mBower,  Mike  Lutz,  Les  Nutter,  Luke 
lirtin 

IINISTERIAL  EXAMINING  BOARD 

.  in  -  Warren  'Kimkin,  Box  275,  Dillsburg, 
I  17019 

Cm.— Dave  Hitchman 
i^dJOnal  members— All  ordained  elders  of 

tj  district 

MINISTERIUM 

in  Bob  Kerns 

CI  1.— Ken  (josgrove 

y.  -eas.- "Ibm  Avey 

't.  ecy.-Treas.— Dan  White 

GRACE  BRETHREN  MEN 

s.  landy  Meyers 
/•ijij.  (1st)— Richard  Snavely 


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,  (2nd)-Reed  DePace 
68  Nutter,  R.  2,  Box  1 12,  Wrightsville, 
17368 


Treas.— Ray  Derstine,  324  Railroad  Avenue, 

Souderton,  PA  18964 
Pastoral  Advisor— Roy  Roberts 

WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 

Pres.— Sue  Myers,  72  Hertzog  Dr.,  Leola,  PA 

17540       (Tfel.  717-656-7459) 
1st    V.    Pres.-Mary    Ellen    Leckrone,    665 

Madison  Ave.,  York,  PA  17404 

(Tfel.  717-845-2396) 
2nd  V.  Pres.— Susan  Haldeman 
Secy.— Lois  Kaylor,  532  N.  8th  St.,  Lebanon, 

PA  17042 

SMM 

Patroness.— Dawn  Garner 

10  Sweitzer  Road,  Jacobus,  PA  17407 

CAMP 

Name  of  Camp— Camp  Conquest 

Name    of   Campground— Grace    Brethren 

Retreat  Center 
Location  of  Campground— R.  2,  Forrest  Road, 

Denver,  PA  17517 
Dir.- Mgr.— Mr.  and  Mrs.  Robert  Lutz 
Tfelephone  No.-215/267-2006 

YOUTH  COMMITTEE 

Chm.— Roger  Wambold 

V.  Chm.— Leslie  Nutter 

Secy.— Michael  Wallace,  20  Laurel  St.,  Pine 
Grove,  PA  17963 

Treas.— Abner  Zimmerman 

Other  Members:  Eric  Allebach,  Dave  AUem, 
Jack  Brown,  Mike  Brubaker,  Rick  Clark, 
Don  Dodson,  Joan  Dodson,  Mike  Doutrick, 
Steve  Doutrick,  Beth  Hyle,  Dave  Johnson, 
Annette  Knepper,  Dale  Knepper  Sr.,  Dave 
Knepper,  Darrel  Martin,  Dennis  Martin, 
Jeanne  Mautin,  Les  Nutter,  Tim  Placeway, 
Dave  Rank,  Bob  Salsgiver,  John  Smith, 
Mike  Wallace,  Roger  Wambold,  William 
Willard,  Doris  Wolpert,  Pat  Wolpert,  Abner 
Zimmerman,  Joanne  Zimmerman. 

GRACE  BRETHREN 
RETREAT  CENTER  BOARD 

Chm.— Carroll  Bingaman 

V.  Chm.— Lloyd  Haldeman 

Exec.  Secy.— Harvey  Stoneback 

Treas.— Jerry  Goodpastor 

Secy.-Mark   Saunders,    234   W    Main   St., 

Ephrata,  PA  17522 
Grounds  Supt.— Robert  Lutz 
Other  members:  Dave  Humberd,  Lon  Myers. 

CHURCH  GROWTH  AND 
DEVELOPMENT  BOARD 

Chm.— Timothy  George 
V.  Chm.— Vernon  Harris 
Secy.— Fred  Sorrick 


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Treas -Harold  E.  Hollinger,  748  Amosite  Rd., 

Elizabethtown,  PA  17022 
Other  members:  Robert  Lutz,  Doug  Tressler, 

Steve  Blake,  Mitch  Picard,  Dan  Eshleman. 

GRACE  BRETHREN  BOYS 

Chm.-Gary  Tucker 

V  Chm.-Richard  Lenhart 

Secy.-lbm  Bowman,  501  King  St.,  Lebanon, 

PA  17042 
Treas— Carl  Kaylor 
Nat'l  Rep.-Pete  Caldwell 
Pastoral  Adv.-Daniel  White 

HISTORICAL  COMMITTEE 

Chm.-Donald  Hinks 

Jeremiah  Kauffman,  James  Knepper,  Warren 
T^mkin,  Roger  Wambold,  Jerry  Young 

COOPERATING  CHURCHES 

Bethlehem,  PA-Lehigh  Valley  Grace  Brethren 
Church  „         „    ,. 

Blain,  PA-  Sherman's  Valley  Grace  Brethren 
Church 

Brunswick,  ME-Down  East  Grace  Brethren 

Church  ,         _,,       , 

Dillsburg,  PA-Hope  Grace  Brethren  Church 
Elizabethtown,    PA-Elizabethtown    Grace 

Brethren  Church 
Ephrata,  PA-Ephrata  Area  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Gettysburg,  PA-Grace  Brethren  Church 
Harrisburg,    PA-Melrose    Gardens    Grace 

Brethren  Church 
Hartford,    CT-Greater    Hartford    Grace 

Brethren  Church 
Hatboro,    PA-Suburban    Grace    Brethren 

Church 


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Hope,  NJ-Hope  Grace  Brethren  Church 
Irasburg,    VT-Irasburg    Grace    Brethre* 

Church 
Island  Pond,  VT-Island  Pond  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Lancaster,    PA-Greater   Lancaster   Grao 

Brethren  Church 
Lancaster,   PA-Southern  Lancaster   GraC 

Brethren  Church 
Lititz,  PA-Lititz  Grace  Brethren  Church 
Macungie,  PA-Southern  Lehigh  Valley  Gra(«|  k 
Brethren  Church  W 

Manheim,    PA-Manheim    Grace    Brethren 

Church 
Myerstown,  PA-Myerstown  Grace  Brethre 

Church  ,    „      ,11, 

New    Holland,    PA-New    Holland    Grai  |3 

Brethren  Church 
Newark,  DE-Newark  Grace  Brethren  Chur.  . 
Palmer,  ME-New  Beginning  Grace  Brethril  P 

Church  ^,      ilh 

palmyra,  PA-Palmyra  Grace  Brethren  Chun  F 
Philadelphia,  PA-First  Brethren  Church  •• 
Philadelphia,  PA-Liberty  Grace  Brethr^'jf^ 

Church  ; 

Philadelphia,  PA-Third  Brethren  Churchiji, 
Pine  Grove,  PA-Pine  Grove  Grace  Brethr 

Church  I 

Royersford,  PA-Tri-County  Grace  Brethijjl 

Church  . 

Saratoga    Springs,    NY-Saratoga    Sprir 

Grace  Brethren  Church 
Tfelford,   PA-Penn   Valley   Grace   Brethri  > 

Church  ' 

Wrightsville,    PA-Susquehanna    hn 

Brethren  Church 
York,  PA-York  Grace  Brethren  Church 


NORTHWEST 


Northwest  Fellowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches 

Next  conference:  Harrah,  WA,  Feb  14-16, 
1991 

EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE 

Mod— Jack  Rants 
V  Mod— Duane  Jones 
Secy.-Bob  Gentzel,  P.O.  Box  916,  Maple  Valley, 
WA  98038  ,    „^, 

Treas.-Neil  Paden,  R.  1,  Box  16-B,  Harrah,  WA 

98933 
Stat.-Ora  Gifford,  708  Hillcrest,  Grandview, 

WA  98930 
Members-at-Large-Leroy    Bussert,    Roger 

Falter 

COMMITTEE  ON  COMMITTEES 

Dwight  Cover,  Greg  Howell,  Greg  Stamm 


AUDITORS 

Patricia  Falter,  Bob  Smithwick 
CREDENTIALS 

Homer  Bussert,  George  Christie 

RULES  AND  ORGANIZATION 

LeRoy  Bussert,  Dale  Hostetler,  Greg  Ho -I 

RESOLUTIONS 

George  Christie,  Jim  Holder,  Greg  Stair 

MODERATOR'S  ADDRESS 

Paul  Brook,  Duane  Jones,  Gordon  Stove 

MINISTERIUM  I 

Chm.-Dwight  Cover 
V.  Chm.-Greg  Stamm 
Secy.Treas.-Paul  Brook  ' 

Asst.  Secy.Treas.-Charles  Winter 


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MINISTERIAL  EXAMINING  BOARD 

im— Greg  Howell 

Id'l.  Members— All  ordained  men. 

BOARD  OF  TRUSTEES 

in  Williams 

DISTRICT  MISSION  BOARD 

m.— Duane  Jones 

Chm.-Paul  Brook 

g'.— Ray  Feather 

!as.— Dale  Hostetler 

stors  and  one  layman  from  each  district 

church 

WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 

is.-Phyllis  Christie 
V.  Pres.-Enid  Paden 
y.-Zelda  McClure,  2205  S.  18th  St.,  Sp.  71 
Union  Gap,  WA  98903 
as.-Valerie  Cowles,  630  Pfecan  Rd.,  Grand- 
view,  WA  98930 
yer  Chm.-Nelda  Dekker 
M  Patroness— Alma  Arndt 
trict  Editor— Carol  Johnson 

CAMP 

ne  of  Camp-Clear  Lake  Grace  Brethren 
Damp 


Location  of  Campground— HC  62,  Box  221-G 
Naches,  WA  98937  / 

Phone  Number-<509)  848-2746  office 
(509)  848-2725  camp 

Caretakers:  Del  and  Kasey  Culver 

DISTRICT  INSURANCE 

Charles  Winter,  Greg  Howell 

GOVERNMENT  AFFAIRS 

Charles  Winter 

COOPERATING  CHURCHES 

Albany,  OR— Grace  Brethren 
Beaverton,  OR— Grace  Brethren 
Troutdale,  OR-Grace  Brethren 
Goldendale,  WA— Community  GBC  of 

Goldendale 
Grandview,  WA— Grace  Brethren 
Harrah,  WA-Grace  Brethren 
Kent,  WA-Grace  Brethren 
Mabton,  WA-Grace  Brethren 
Maple  Valley,  WA-Grace  Bible  Fellowship 

GBC 
Prosser,  WA—  Community  GBC  of  Prosser 
Spokane,  WA-Spokane  Valley  GBC 
Sunnyside,  WA-Grace  Brethren 
Tbppenish,  WA-Grace  Brethren 
Yakima,  WA-Grace  Brethren 


SOUTHERN  CALIFORNIA  -  ARIZONA 


Southern  California-Arizona  District 
llowship  of  Grace  Brethren  Churches 

!xt   conference:    April    28,    1991    Grace 
Jrethren  Church  of  Long  Beach 

EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE 

.—Ed  Trenner 

[od— John  Mcintosh 

.-Ward  Miller 

10  Pacific  St.,  San  Bernardino  CA  92404 

s.— Dallas  Martin 

E.  Canton  St.,  Long  Beach,  CA  90815 
—Norm  Schrock 

S.  Newlin  Ave.  #1,  Whittier,  CA  90601 
ibers  at  Large-Jay  Bell  (91),  Edwin 
ashman  (92),  Tferry  Daniels  (91),  Phil 
uerena  (91),  Roy  Halberg  (91),  Dave 
[arksbury  (91),  Roger  Mayes  (92),  Richard 
3dd  (91). 

NOMINATING  COMMITTEE 

'  Daniels,  Chm.  (91),  Jim  Behrens  (91), 
oward  Johnson  (91) 

MINISTERIAL  EXAMINING  BOARD 

-Ed  Cashman  (91) 

-Ibm  Hughes  (91) 

:ional  Members-Jay  Bell  (92),  Harold 

unnmg  (91),  Roy  Halberg  (93),  Robert 


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Kliewer  (93),  Dave  Marksbury  (92)  Ward 
Miller  (92). 

MINISTERIUM 

Pres.— John  Mcintosh 
V.  Pres-Roy  Halberg 
Secy-Treas.-Ralph  Colburn 

WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 

Pres.-Helen  Miller,  13138  Michelle  Circle 

Whittier,  CA  90605 
1st  V.Pres— Marjorie  Coburn 
2nd  V.Pres-Helen  Rempel 
Rec.  Secy.— Roxanne  Kuns 
Corrsp  Secy-Sandy  Crawford,  3361  Cortese 

Drive,  Los  Alamitos,  CA  90720 
Treas.-Jayne  Reuter,  3500  W  Manchester 

439,  Inglewood,  CA  90305 
Prayer  Chm.— Joyce  Sterrenburg 
Editor-Marian  McBride,  13842  Valma  Drive 

Whittier,  CA  90605 
Luncheon  Chm.— Fanchon  Willard 
Retreat  Chm.— Jayne  Reuter 

YOUTH  COUNCIL 

Pres.-Bob  Hetzler 

CHURCH  PLANTING  TASK  FORCE 

Neil  Cole,  Chm.,  Jay  Bell,  Ibm  Hughes,  Dave 
Marksbury,  Greg  Perry,  Mikal  Smith 


CHILDREN'S  TASK  FORCE 

Dave  Shackleford,  Chm. 

YOUTH  TASK  FORCE 

Denny  Brown,  Chm. 

WOMEN'S  TASK  FORCE 

Marilyn  Moll,  Chm. 

MEN'S  TASK  FORCE 

Clark  Miller,  Chm. 

COOPERATING  CHURCHES 

Alta  Loma,  CA-Grace  Brethren  Alta  Loma 
Beaumont,    CA-Cherry    Valley    Brethren 

Church 
Bell.  CA-Bell  Brethren  Church 
Bellflower,  CA-Bellflower  Brethren  Church 
Covina,  CA-New  Life  Grace  Brethren  Church 
Cypress,  CA-Grace  Brethren  Church 
La   Mirada,   CA-Creek   Park    Community 

Church  ,  .         <-,.        1, 

La  Verne,  CA-Grace  Brethren  Church 
Lakewood,    CA-Iglesia    Cristiana    de    la 

Comunidad 
Long  Beach,  CA-Community  Grace  Brethren 

Church  ,         _,,       , 

Long  Beach,  CA-Grace  Brethren  Church 
Long  Beach,  CA-Grace  Cambodian  Church 
Long  Beach,  CA-Iglesia  Evangehca  de  los 

Hermanos 


Long  Beach,  CA-Koinonia  Grace  Brethr* 

Church 
Long  Beach,  CA-Los  Altos  Brethren  Chun 
Los  Alamitos,  CA-Grace  Church 
Los    Angeles,    CA-Community    Brethr. 

Church 
Menifee  Valley,  CA-New  Hope  Communi 

Church 
Norwalk,  CA-Grace  Brethren  Church       i 
Orange,  CA-Grace  Church  ! 

Paramount,  CA-Iglesia  de  los  Hermanos, 
Phoenix,  AZ-Grace  Brethren  Church  , 
Redlands,   CA-Orange   Grove    Communj 

Church 
Rialto,  CA-Grace  Community  Church      ! 
Riverside,  CA-Grace  Brethren  Church 
San  Bernardino,  CA-Grace  Brethren  Chui 
San  Diego,  CA-Grace  Brethren  Church 
Santa  Ana,  CA-Maranatha  Brethren  Chu; 
Santa  Maria,  CA-Grace  Brethren  Churc 
Santa  Paula,  CA-Grace  Brethren  Churcl  ,, 
Seal  Beach,  CA-Grace  Community  Chui  i 
Simi  Valley,  CA-Grace  Brethren  Chmch  : 
South  Pasadena,  CA-Grace  Brethren  Chu  i.; 
Tfemple  City,  CA-Grace  Brethren  Churcl  , 
Tucson  AZ-Silverbell  Grace  Brethren  Chi:  i 
Westminster,  CA-Grace  Brethren  Churc 
Whittier,  CA-Community  Grace  Breth 

Church  ^,       1.     ■ 

Whittier,  CA-Grace  Brethren  Church 
Yucca  Valley,  CA-Grace  Community  Chu 


SOUTH  FLORIDA  -  CARIBBEAN 


South  Florida  Caribbean  District  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches 


DISTRICT  COUNCIL 

Mod.-Bill  Tweeddale 

V  Mod  —Jay  Fretz 

Secy.-Rich  Schnieders,  18529  Phlox  Dr,  Ft 
Mvers  FL  33912 

Treas-James  Bustraan,  2158  NE  65th  St.,  Ft. 
Lauderdale,  FL  33308 

Statistician-Ed  Dearborn,  1509  S.E.  7th  St., 
Okeechobee,  FL34972 

Members-at-large-Dan  Ward  Lynn  Hoyt, 
Wilfred  Jean,  Art  Johnson,  Dan  Thompson, 
Larry  Zimmerman,  Chris  Jose,  Vernon 
Luther,  Steve  Ott,  Tbny  Schnieders. 


MINISTERIUM 

Chm.-Bill  Tweeddale 
Secy.-Treas.— Rich  Schnieders 


DISTRICT  MISSION  BOARD 

Chm.-Lynn  Hoyt 
Treas.— Marvin  Good 

MINISTERIAL  EXAMINING  BOAR!  | 

Chm.-Jay  M.  Fretz 

Additional  Members-All  ordained  m  J 
ministerium 

CAMP 

Dan  Ward 

Name  of  Camp-Camp  Grace 

Name  of  Campgrounds-Camp  Grace    ! 

Location— Bassinger,  FL 

YOUTH  I 

Pres.-Jay  M.  Fretz  j 

Secy.-Treas.-Rich  Schnieders  j 

GRACE  BRETHREN  MEN 

I>i-es.— Jim  Bustraam  ; 

COOPERATING  CHURCHES  I 
Bassinger,  FL-Christian  Brethren 
Fort  Lauderdale,  FL-Grace  Brethren  t 


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rt  Myers,  FL— Grace  Brethren  Bible  Church 
iples,    FL— Community    Grace    Brethren 
Fellowship 
teechobee,  FL— Grace  Brethren,  Inc. 


Pompano    Beach,    FL— Grace    Brethren    of 

Pbmpano 
Sebring,  FL— Sebring  Grace  Brethren  Church 
San  Juan,  Puerto  Rico— Iglesia  Hermanos  Pbr 

Gracia 


SOUTHERN  OHIO 


Southern  Ohio  District  Feiiowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches 

pfext  conference:  Brookville  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  Brookville,  OH,  date  to  be 
announced 

EXECUTIVE  COIMMITTEE 

id.— Steve  Peters 

Mod.— Greg  Ryerson 

y.— Linda  Penn,  7456  Elru  Drive,  Dayton, 

OH  45415 

as.— Roy   Trissel,   First   Grace   Brethren 

Church,  2624  Stonequarry  Rd.,  Dayton,  OH 

45414 

t.— G.  Forrest  Jackson 

mbers-at-Large— Henry    Mallon,    Brian 

White 

COMIWITTEE  ON  COMMITTEES 

n.— "Rid  Hobert,  Henry  Mallon,  Greg 
Syerson 

NOMINATING  COMMITTEE 

jn.-T^d  Hobert,  Brian  White,  Henry  Mallon 

j  AUDITORS 

.a.— Tim  Nixon,  Patrica  Logan 

,  CREDENTIALS 

Ifi.— Greg  Ryerson,  Ned  Denlinger,  Mike 
!)lapham 

RULES  AND  ORGANIZATION 

1 1.— Charles  Lawson,  Ray  Johnson,  Howard 

Hayes 

RESOLUTIONS 

tV-Dan  Grabill,  Jack  Peters 

MODERATOR'S  ADDRESS 

t  .-Paul  Michaels,  Roy  Glass,  III 

DISTRICT  INSURANCE 

■'  nerhood  Mutual 

YOUTH  COMMITTEE 

1  —Scott  Distler 
*Treas.-Roy  Glass  III 
l«.  Members— Bill  Brown,  Ed  Stutz,  Carl 
•imble,  Tim  Nixon,  Tyronne  Curtis 

DISTRICT  RETIREMENT  HOME 
GRACE  BRETHREN  VILLAGE 

ules  Lawson,  Acting  Administrator,  1010 
ywood,  Englewood,  OH  45322 

MINISTERIUM 

u  -Forrest  Jackson 

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V.  Chm.-Dan  Grabill 
Secy.-'ftid  Hobert 

MINISTERIAL  EXAMINING  BOARD 

Chm.-Secy— Charles  Lawson 

WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 

Pres.— Arlene  Glass 

1st  V.  Pres.-Sally  Neely 

2nd  B.  Pres.-Wilma  Hartley 

Secy.— Janice  Landis 

Treas.-Faith  Shock 

Prayer  Chm.— Elnora  Schopp 

SMM  Patroness— Sylvia  Koeller 

District  Editor— Chris  Huddleston 

COOPERATING  CHURCHES 

Brookville,  OH— Brookville  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Camden,    OH— Camden    Grace    Brethren 

Church 
Centerville,  OH— Centerville  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Cincinnati,  OH-Grace  Brethren  Church  of 

Greater  Cincinnati 
Clayhole,    KY-Clayhole    Grace    Brethren 

Church 
Clayton,  OH-Clayton  Grace  Brethren  Church 
Covington,  OH— Friendship  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Dayton,  OH— Basore  Road  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Dayton,  OH-Calvary  Grace  Brethren  Church 
Dayton,  OH— First  Grace  Brethren  Church 
Dayton,  OH— North  Riverdale  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Dryhill,    KY-Victory    Mountain    Grace 

Brethren  Church 
Englewood,  OH-Englewood  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Huber    Heights,    OH-Grace    Community 

Church 
Kettering,  OH— Calvary  Brethren  Church 
Lexington,  KY— Grace  Brethren  Church 
Sinking  Spring,  OH-Grace  Brethren  Church 
Trotwood,  OH-Grace  Brethren  Church 
Troy,  OH-Grace  Brethren  Church 
Union,    OH— Community    Grace    Brethren 

Church 
Vandalia,    OH— Vandalia    Grace    Brethren 

Church 
West    Alexandria,    OH-Grace    Brethren 
Community  Church 


SOUTHERN 


Southern  District  Feliowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches 

Next  conference:  Anderson,  SC 
May  17-18,  1991 

EXECUTIVE  COMMiTTEE 

Mod.— Don  Soule 

V.  Mod.— Jerry  Sunthimer 

Secy.— Marguerite  Howard,  446  Springfield 

Dr.,    Woodstock,    GA    30188,    Phone: 

404/591-9218 
Treas.-Bob   Carroll,   4492   Dunmovin   Dr., 

Kennesaw,  GA  30144 
Stat.-lbny  Merritt,  980  Pineview  Dr.,  New 

Ellenton,  SC  29809 

MINISTERIUiU 

Chm.— Steve  Howell 
V.  Chm.— Steve  Jarrell 
Secy.— Steve  Jarrell 
Treas.— Don  Soule 

DiSTRiCT  MiSSION  BOARD 

Chm.— Jack  Broyln 


GRACE  BRETHREN  MEN 

Representative— Ron  Batroff 

YOUTH  COMMITTEE 

Michael    Fortier,    Sr.;    Kent    Archer;    Sb' 
Jarrell;  Dave  Menzel;  Jerry  Sunthime 

COOPERATING  CHURCHES 

Aiken,  SC— Aiken  Grace  Brethren  Churc 
Anderson,    SC— Anderson    Grace    Breth 

Church 
Charlotte,    NC— Charlotte    Grace    Breth 

Church 
Columbia,    SC— Columbia    Grace    Breth 

Church 
Atlanta,    GA— DeKalb    Community    Or 

Brethren  Church 
Atlanta,    GA— Marietta    Grace    Breth 

Church 
Johnson    City,    TN— Johnson    City    Gr- 

Brethren  Church 
Ttelford,  TN-Ttelford  Grace  Brethren  Chu ; 


SOUTHWEST 


Southwest  District  Fellowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches 

Next  conference:   Grace  Brethren  Navajo 
Ministries,  May  3-4,  1991 

EXECUTIVE  COMMiTTEE 

Mod.— Bob  Salazar 

V.  Mod— Steve  Galegor 

Secy.-Beth  Winter,  7608  Basin  Creek  Ct.  NW, 

Albuquerque,  NM  87120 
Treas.-Roger  Moore,  7608  Basin  Creek  Ct., 

NW,  Albuquerque,  NM  87120 
Stat.— Betty  Masimer,  Grace  Brethren  Navajo 

Ministries,  Counselor,  NM  87018 

MINISTERIUM 

Chm.-Tully  Butler 
Secy.— Bob  Salazar 
Treas.— Steve  Galegor 

RULES  AND  ORGANIZATION 

Larry  Wedertz 

DISTRICT  MISSION  BOARD 

Chm.— Steve  Galegor 

Secy.— Celina  Salazar 

Treas.— Roger  Moore 

Additional    Members— Bob    Lathrop,    Bob 


Salazar,  Don  Bowlin 

MINISTERIAL  EXAMINING  BOARD 

Chm.-Bob  Salazar;  Add'l.  Memb.-Tj 
Butler,  John  Trujillo,  all  ordained  ell 
within  district 


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WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL^ 

Pres.— Chris  Galegor 

1st  V.  Pres.— Larren  Msires 

2nd  V.  Pres.— Norma  Lathrop 

Secy.-Beth  Winter,  7608  Basin  Creek  Ct, 

Albuquerque,  NM  87120 
Treas.-Dottie  Moore,  7608  Basin  Creel' 

NW,  Albuquerque,  NM  87120  * 

Prayer  Chm —Celina  Salazar 

COOPERATING  CHURCHES      ijd 

Counselor,  NM— Cedar  Hill  Grace  Bretf-i 

Church 
Counselor,  NM— Day  Mesa  Grace  Breti 

Church 
Counselor,    NM— Grace    Brethren    Ni  i 

Ministries 
Rio  Rancho,  NM— La  Mesa  Grace  Breti|hl 

Church 

Tkos,  NM— First  Grace  Brethren  Churc 
Tbnalea,  AZ— Red  Lake  Navajo  Grace  Bre■^  r 

Church 


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VIRGINIA 


Virginia  Fellowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches 

Text  conference:  Ghent  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  Roanoke,  VA,  April  5-6,  1991 

EXECUTIVE  COiMiMiTTEE 

d— Doug  Witt 
ilod.— George  Traub 

jr.-Steve  Shipley,  119  E.  28th  St.,  Buena 
Vista,  VA  24416 

as.-Bobby  Craghead,  236  W.  Phillip  St., 
Covington,  VA  24426 
^-Jerry  Cox,  5693  Valley  View  Drive 
Oublin,  VA  24084 

nbers-at-Large-Carl  Ratcliffe  -1  yr.,  Wayne 
Hannah  -2  yr.,  Lester  Kennedy  -3  yr.;  Lay 
Member,  Gary  King 

NOMiNATiNG  COMMITTEE 

il  Devan,  Chm.,  Buddy  Smals,  ('91)-  Bill 

milhite  ('92) 

BOARD  OF  TRUSTEES 

<  Field  ('91),  Tbm  Quilliams  ('91),  Sonny 
.lartin  ('92),  Bill  Willhite  ('92),  C.  L.  Young 
■92),  Dick  Harstine  ('93),  Don  Minnix  ('93), 
-ester  Kennedy  ('93),  James  Smals  ('91) 

DISTRICT  MISSION  BOARD 

(■  .— Mike  Johnson 
hm  Secy.— Lester  Kennedy 
:  —Fred  Devan 
"3.— Wayne  Hannah 

MINISTERIUM 

1..— Danny  Wright 
Km.— Steve  Shipley 
»-Don  Eshleman 
«;.— Nathan  Leigh 

.^MINISTERIAL  EXAMINING  BOARD 

I  —Fred  Devan 
<im— Lester  Kennedy 
c'-Doug  Witt 

It.    Members— Don    Eshelman,    Nathan 
ngh 

VOMENS  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 

BhMolly  Simons 


,  §alem. 


1st  V.  Pres.-Denise  Grubb 
2nd  V.  Pres.-Charlotte  Cox 
Secy.-Carolyn  Trail,  515  Decatur  St 

VA  24153 
Treas.-Estelle  Coffey,  2946  Garden  City  Blvd 

Roanoke,  VA  24014 
Prayer  Chm.-Margie  Witt 
Dist.  Editor-Sadie  Weddle 

CAMP 

Chm.('91)— Sonny  Martin 

Manager-Mr.  &  Mrs.  Webb 

Name  of  Camp— Camp  Tuk-A-Way 

Name  of  Campground-Boiling  Conference 

Grounds 
Location  of  Campground— Star  Rt.,  Box  630 

Catawba,  VA  24070 
Telephone  No.-703/552-9571 

YOUTH  COMMITTEE 

Chm.-Eldon  Grubb  ('91) 

Secy.-Patty  Willhite  ('91),  3058  Pfebble  Dr., 

Roanoke,  VA  24014 
Treas.-Don  Eshleman  ('93) 
Add'l.  Members-,  Edith  Staton  ('92),  Danny 

Wright  ('92).  Gary  King  ('93) 

COOPERATING  CHURCHES 

Boones  Mill,  VA-Boones  Mill  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Buena  Vista,  VA-First  Brethren  Church 
Covington,  VA-Grace  Brethren  Church 
Radford,  VA-Fairlawn  Grace  Brethren  Church 
Richmond,  VA-Grace  Brethren  Church 
Riner,  VA-Grace  Brethren  Church 
Roanoke,    VA-Clearbrook    Grace    Brethren 

Church 
Roanoke,  VA-Garden  City  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Roanoke,  VA-Ghent  Grace  Brethren  Church 
Roanoke,    VA-Patterson    Memorial    Grace 

Brethren  Church 
Roanoke,    VA-Washington    Heights    Grace 

Brethren  Church 
Salem,  VA-Wildwood  Grace  Brethren  Church 
Troutville,  VA-Grace  Bible  Church 
Virginia  Beach,  VA-Grace  Brethren  Church 
Willis,  VA-Grace  Brethren  Church 


WESTERN  PENNSYLVANIA 


>rn  Pennsylvania  District  Fellowship  of 
Grace  Brethren  Churches 

:*  conference:  Riverside  Grace  Brethren 
Curch,  Johnstown,  PA,  April  27,  1991 


EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE 

Mod.— Norris  Mason 
V.  Mod.— Lyle  Sweeney 

Secy-John  Gregory,  Box  538,  Duncansville 
PA  16635 


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Asst.  Secy— Dolores  Van  Orman 

Treas— Rodney  Lingenfelter,  104  Nason  Dr., 

Roaring  Spring,  PA  16673 
Stat.-Rose     Snyder,     211     Second     St., 

Conemaugh,  PA  15909 
Members-at-Large— Timothy   E.   Boal,   Rick 

Strappello 

NOMINATING  COMMITTEE 

Craig  Manges  (Chm.),  Chalmer  Naugle,  Scott 
Pranchino,  Timothy  Waggoner,  Robert 
Griffith 

AUDITORS 

Richard  Beach  (Chm.),  Richard  Antoine,  Lloyd 
Davis 

CREDENTIALS 

Don  Rager  (Chm.),  Willard  Gates,  Mike  Sterne 

RULES  AND  ORGANIZATION 

Ron  Carnevali  (Chm.),  Barry  Rowe,  Doug 
Sabin 

MODERATOR'S  ADDRESS 

Norris  Mason,  Box  188,  Vintondale,  PA  15961 

MINISTERIUM 

Chm.-William  Snell 

V.  Chm.— James  Snavely 

Secy.— Rick  Daam 

Asst.  Secy.— Timothy  Waggoner 

Treas.— Norris  Mason 

Insurance— J.  Richard  Horner 

DISTRICT  MISSION  BOARD 

Chm.-Timothy  E.  Boal 
V.  Chm.— James  Snavely 
Secy.-Treas.— William  Snell 
Publicity  Din- Doug  Sabin 

MINISTERIAL  EXAMINING  BOARD 

Executive  Secy.— James  Snavely 
Asst.  Executive  Secy— H.  Don  Rough 

YOUTH 

Chm.-Robert  Griffith 

Secy.-Wanda  Webb,  R.  D.  1  Box  279A,  Sidman, 
PA  15955 

CAMP 

Director— Rick  Strappello 
Name  of  Camp— Camp  Mantowagan 
Location  of  Camp-Box  95,  Saxton,  PA  16678 
Tfelephone  No-814/658-3815 

GRACE  BRETHREN  MEN 

Pres.— Rodney  Lingenfelter 

Secy.-Charles    Miller,    R.D.    2,    Box    430, 

Duncansville,  PA  16635 
Boys'  Rep.— Bill  Rummel 
Treas.— Dan  Eshelman 


WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 

Pres.— Kathy  Bowers 

1st  V.  Pres.— Dottie  Closson 

2nd  V.  Pres.-Nellie  Diehl 

Secy.-Mrs.   Gail   Travis,   R.D.   4,   Box 

Kittanning,  PA  16201 
Treas.-Joanne    Beach,    309    E.    Bell   Ai 

Altoona,  PA  16602 
Prayer  Chm.— Alice  Pollard 
SMM  Patroness— Susan  Dinsmore 
Asst.    Patroness— Mary    Lingenfelter,    G 

Bridenbaugh 
District  Editor— Karen  Wingard 


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SMM 

President— Susan  Dinsmore 

Leader— Gail  Bridenbaugh,  Rt.  1,  Box  1 

Martinsburg,  PA  16662 
Leader— Mary  Lingenfelter,  104  Nason  Dr 

Roaring  Spring,  PA  16673 

COOPERATING  CHURCHES 

Altoona,  PA— First  Grace  Brethren  Churl 
Altoona,  PA— Juniata  Grace  Brethren  Chi 
Armagh,  PA— Valley  Grace  Brethren  Chi 
Avis,  PA— Tiadaghton  Valley  Grace  Brett 

Church 
Conemaugh,  PA— Conemaugh  Grace  Bretl  i 

Church 
Duncansville,    PA— Leamersville    Gi| 

Brethren  Church 
Everett,    PA— Community    Grace    Bretl  li 

Church 
Everett,  PA— Everett  Grace  Brethren  Ch 
Export,    PA— Murrysville    Grace    Bretl  a 

Church 
HoUidaysburg,  PA— Vicksburg  Grace  Bret  n 

Church 

PA— Hopewell    Grace    Bret 


PA— Geistown   Grace   Bret  n 


Hopewell, 

Church 
Johnstown 

Church 
Johnstown,  PA— Johnstown  Grace  Brettq- 

Church 
Johnstown,  PA— Pike  Grace  Brethren  Ch 
Johnstown,   PA— Riverside   Grace   Bre 

Church 
Johnstown,  PA-Singer  Hill  Grace  Bret 

Church 
Kittanning,  PA— Grace  Brethren  Chur, 

West  Kittanning 
Kittanning,  PA-North  Buffalo  Grace  Bre> 

Church  . 

Martinsburg,     PA— Martinsburg     G 

Brethren  Church 
Milroy,  PA— Milroy  Grace  Brethren  Ch 
State    College,    PA-State    College   ( 

Brethren  Church 


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Directory  of  Grace  Brethren  Churches 


Listing  328  churches  in  33  states 


sted  by  States;  giving  city,  pastor's  name,  church  name,  membership  as  of  January  1, 1990, 
Jdress,  and  telephone  number;  and  name,  address  and  telephone  number  of  recording 
icretary  or  clerk. 


ALASKA 


"JCHORAGE  (Larry  Smithwick) 
Anchorage  Grace  Brethren  Church  (200) 
Huffman  and  Pintail,  12407  Pintail  St 

99516       (Tfel.  907/345-3741) 
Mrs.  Fran  Dunham,  11221  Forest  Dr, 

99516 

VJCHORAGE  (Brian  L.  Chronister) 
Grace  Community  Church  (98) 
10900  O'Malley  Center  Dr.  (Mailing 
Address:  P.O.  Box  111505,  99511) 

(Tel.  907/344-7780) 
Cmdy  Leonard,  8431  Stacey  Cir.,  99507 
(Tel.  907/522-3969) 

ttCHORAGE  (E.  John  Gillis) 
IGreatland  Grace  Brethren  Church  (37) 
Meeting  temporarily  at  1709  S.  Bragaw 

(Mailing  address:  17645  Tbakoana, 

Eagle  River,  99577) 

mi  907/694-5331) 
Mary  Herndon,  16240  Baugh  Cir., 

99516       (Tfel.  907/345-0462) 

E3LE  RIVER 

■'  'Grace  Brethren  Church  (83) 

.i'.O.  Box  770430,  99577  (Mile  1.8  -  S 
:  i     Birchwood  Loop) 
(Tfel.  907/688-4010) 
virs.  Jill  Lester,  18618  S.  Lowrie  Loop 
(Tfel.  907/694-8198) 

KIER  (Frank  Gardner) 
Cachemak  Bay  Grace  Brethren  Church 
(36) 
-    '.0.  Box  2749,  99603 
(Tfel.  907/235-8213) 
iz  Hejl,  P.O.  Box  2089,  99603 
(Tfel.  907/235-6788) 

EAI  (Chris  Hay) 
lenai  Grace  Brethren  Church  (57) 
56McCullom  Dr.,  99611 
(Tfel.  907/283-4379) 
rs.  Rhea  Stables    (church  address) 

OFH  POLE  (Davis  Harbour) 
orth  Pole  Grace  Brethren  Church  (23) 
lailing  address:  RO.  Box  56982, 
99705,       (Tfel.  907/488-1789) 
ndy  Harbour,  Church  address  and 
telephone 


SOLDOTNA  (Daniel  E.  Thornton) 

Peninsula  Grace  Brethren  Church  (143) 
34640  Kalifornsky  Beach  Rd.,  99669 
flbl.  907/262-6442) 
Debi  Stone,  Box  2752,  Kenai,  99611 
(Tfel.  907/776-5316) 


ARIZONA 


PHOENIX  (Kevin  Zuber) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (88) 

2940  W.  Bethany  Home  Rd.,  (just  west 

of  Interstate  17),  85017 

dfel.  602/242-1885) 
Mrs.  Sandra  Hurt,  4220  W.  Keim  Dr 

85019       (Tel.  602/841-4676) 

TONALEA  (John  Trujillo) 

Red  Lake  Community  Grace  Brethren 

Church 
Box  108,  86044 

TUCSON  (Kenneth  A.  Curtis) 

Silverbell  Grace  Brethren  Church  (25) 
1477  N.  Silverbell  Rd.,  85745 

(Tfel.  602/792-1114) 
Michelle  Curtis,  1901  Campana  de 
Plata,       (Tfel.  602/792-1114) 


CALIFORNIA 


ALIA  LOMA  (Neil  Cole) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Alta  Loma 

(90) 
5719  Beryl  St.,  91701 
(Tel.  714/980-0727) 

AUBURN  (Paul  G.  Hoffman) 

Auburn  Grace  Brethren  Church  (136) 
P.O.  Box  6446,  95604-6446 

(Tfel.  916/823-8330) 
Mrs.  Diane  Benedict,  10650  Atwood  Rd 
(Ttel.  916/885-8788) 

BEAUMONT  (Robert  Kliewer) 

Cherry  Valley  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(59)  10257  Beaumont,  (Mailing 

address:  RO.  Box  655,  92223) 

(Tfel.  714/845-1821) 
Mrs.  Robert  Wines,  11076  Sandra  Dr 

Cherry  Valley,  92223 


BELLFLOWER  (Edwin  E.  Cashman) 
Bellflower  Brethren  Church  (688) 
9405  E.  Flower  St.,  90706 

(Tel.  213/925-6561) 
Connie  Becker,  2724  Yearling,  Lakewood 

(Tel.  213/531-2459) 

CHICO  (Louie  Ricci) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Chico  (46) 
1505  Arbutus  Ave.,  95926 

(Tel.  916/342-8642) 
Dorothy  Yeater,  819  Nancy  Ln. 

(Tel.  916/342-6749) 

CYPRESS  (Charles  Covington) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Cypress  (35) 
9512  Juanita,  90630 
(Tel.  714/826-6750) 
Mrs.  Gloria  Zuelch,  3063  Ladoga,  Long 
Beach,  90808       Clfel.  213/420-9357) 

LAKEWOOD  (Juan  L.  Arregin) 

Iglesia  Cristiana  de  la  Comunidad  (52) 
11859  E.  209th  St.,  90715 
(Tel.  213/865-9522) 


LA  MIRADA  (Jim  Behrens) 

Creek  Park  Community  Church  (161) 
12200  Oxford  Dr.,  90638 

(Tel.  213/947-5672) 
Brenda  Bashor,  11817  La  Serna, 
Whittier,  90604 

(Tel.  213/947-0064) 


LA  VERNE  (Boy  Halberg) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (176) 
2600  White  Ave.,  91750 

(Tel.  714/593-1204) 
Denise  Locker 


LONG  BEACH  (Thomas  Hughes) 

Community  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(111) 

5885  Downey  Ave.,  90805 

(Tel.  213/634-1056) 
Sandy  Brannon,  5106  Obispo  Ave., 
Lakewood,  90712 

(Tel.  213/633-8381) 


LONG  BEACH  (Louis  Huesmann) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (1,440) 
3590  Elm  Ave,  90807 
(Tbl.  213/595-6881) 
Lissa  Cannon,  church  address 

GRACE  CAMBODIAN  CHURCH 

(Vek  Huong  Tbing) 

3590  Elm  St.,  Long  Beach,  CA  90807 
(Tel.  213/423-6312) 

IGLESIA  EVANGELICA  de  los  HERMANOS 

(Alfonso  Ramirez) 

16342  Bradbury  Huntington  Beach,  CA 

92647       (Tel.  714/840-8777) 


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KOINONIA  GRACE  BRETHREN  CHURCH 

(Greg  Perry) 

291  Nieto  Ave.,  (Belmont  Hgts.  sectioi 
Long  Beach,  CA  90803 
(Tel.  213/439-7174 

LONG  BEACH  (John  K.  Nagle) 

Los  Altos  Grace  Brethren  Church  (16< 
6565  Stearns  St.,  90815 
(Tel.  213/596-3358) 

LOS  ALAMITOS  (Mick  Ukleja) 
Grace  Church  (862) 
3021  Blume  Dr,  90720 
Jean  Summers,  3619  Arbor  Rd., 
Lakewood,  90712 

LOS  ANGELES  (Frank  J.  Coburn) 
Community  Brethren  Church  (51) 
5839  Whittier  Blvd.,  90022 

(Tel.  213/721-5972) 
Mrs.  Dorothy  Becker,  525  S.  Russell 
Ave.,  Monterey  Park,  91754 
(Tel.  818/573-1570) 

MENIFEE  VALLEY  (Chris  Suitt  and 

Mikel  Smith,  Co-paslJ 
New  Hope  Community  Church 
P.O.  Box  2066,  Sun  City,  92381 
(Tel.  714/656-2729) 

MODESTO  (Joel  Richards) 

La  Loma  Grace  Brethren  Church  (1^ 
1315  La  Loma  Ave.,  95354  j 

(Tel.  209/523-3738) 
Judy  Williams,  1244  Grinnell  St.,  91511 
(Ttel.  209/524-1613) 

NORWALK  (Robert  Divine) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  i 

11005  Foster  Rd.,  90650  ■■ 

Clfel.  213/863-7322) 
Mrs.  A.  Adams,  14503  Crossdale  Avi 

(Tfel.  213/868-6628) 

ORANGE  (Ed  Trenner) 

Grace  Church  of  Orange  (83) 
2201  E.  Fairhaven  Ave.,  92669 
(Ttel.  714/633-8867) 

ORANGEVALE  (Russell  Williams) 

Ambassadors  Grace  Brethren  Chun 
8201  Green  Eyes  Way  (Mailing 
Address:  6213  Green  Eyes  Way,  95 1 
(Ttel.  916/988-5874) 


PARAMOUNT  (Phil  Guerena) 
Iglesia  De  Los  Hermanos 

Vivos  en  Cristo 
15733  Orange  Ave.,  90723 

(Tel.  213/634-5587) 
Martha  Valdelamar,  2007  Ward, 
Compton,  90221 

(Tel.  213/603-9391) 


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lEDLANDS  (Mitchell  D.  Cariaga  and  Brian 
L.  Roseborough) 

Orange  Grove  Community  Church 
2064  Orange  Tree  Ln.,  92374 
(Tfel.  714/798-8883) 

lALTO  (Roy  L.  Polman) 

I  Grace  Community  Church  (64) 

I  690  W.  Etiwanda  Ave.,  92376 

Cftl.  714/875-0730) 
!  Robin  Fleming,  785  N.  Arrowhead 
;       (Tel.  714/874-9492) 

PON  (Glen  W.  Shirk) 

Ripon  Grace  Brethren  Church  (200) 
,  734  West  Main  St.,  95366 
(Tel.  209/599-3042) 

Dorothy  Schaffer,  P.O.  Box  506 
■      (Tfel.  209/599-6344) 

/ERSIDE  (Brian  Smith) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (100) 
P.O.  Box  8532,  92515 

(Tel.  714/359-8195) 
Roger  Feenstra,  3243  Winnebago  St , 

92503       CVel.  714/688-9821) 


fcRAMENTO  (Thomas  Lynn) 
River  City  Grace  Community  Church 

(59) 
4261  Whitney  Ave.,  95821  (corner  of 
!      Whitney  and  Eastern  Aves.) 

(Tfel.  916/972-1106) 

i  BERNARDINO  (Ward  Miller) 
jrace  Brethren  Church  (46) 
•^5700  Pacific  St.,  92404 
'     (Te].  714/889-8695) 
jonna  Carel,  church  address 

1 1  DIEGO  (Philip  Teran) 
Jrace  Brethren  Church  (97) 
1455  Atlas  St.,  92111 
1^  Clfel.  619/277-5364) 
^lolleen  Tferan,  church  address 

'  JOSE  (Lew  Ingwaldson) 
outh  Bay  Community  Church  (27) 
610  Camden  Ave.,  95124 

CM.  408/269-1289) 
toistopher  Burke,  1411  Blackstone  Ave. 

(Tfel.  408/267-2935) 

kJA  ANA  (Francisco  Javier  Peraza) 
•laranatha  Grace  Brethren  Church 
I  (Spanish-speaking)  (39) 
[eeting  at  1704  W.  First  St.,  92703 

(Tfel.  714/541-9312) 
Iva  Gonzales,  3817  S.  Sycamore  St. 

trA  MARIA  (Ralph  Schwartz) 
race  Brethren  Church  (47) 
i3  E.  Fesler,  93454 

(Tfel.  805/922-4991) 
mdy  Coleman,  4533  Eileen  Ln. 

nfel.  805/9274761) 


SANTA  PAULA 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (42) 
107  a  8th  St.,  Santa  Paula  93060 
(Tfel.  805/525-5080) 

SEAL  BEACH  (Donald  P  Shoemaker) 

Grace  Community  Church  of  Seal  Beach 

(258)  f 

138  Eighth  St.,  90740 

(Tfel.  213/596-1605) 
Linda  Strong  (church  address  and 

telephone) 

SIMI  VALLEY  (John  Mcintosh) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Simi  Valley 

(464) 
2762  Avenida  Simi,  93065 

(Tfel.  805/527-0195) 
Mrs.  Diane  Clark,  3390  Wichita  Falls 

Ave.,  93063       (Tfel.  805/522-1279) 

SOUTH  PASADENA  Clfeny  Daniels) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  of  South 

P&sadena  (63) 
920  Fremont  Ave.,  91030 

(Tfel.  818/799-6081) 
Betty  Mitchell,  P.O.  Box  944,  91031 

(Tfel.  818/799-6461) 

TEMPLE  CITY  (Stephen  Helm) 

Tfemple  City  Grace  Brethren  Church  (26) 
5537  Tfemple  City  Blvd.,  91780 

(Tfel.  818/286-6342) 
Colleen  Helm,  church  address 

TRACY  (Robert  MacMillan) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (60) 
1480  Parker  Ave.,  95376 
(Tfel.  209/835-0732)       • 

WESTMINSTER  (Robert  Thompson,  Interim) 
Westminster  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(192) 
14614  Magnolia  Ave.,  92683 

(Tfel.  714/893-5500) 
Carolyn  Hastings,  3283  Arizona  Ln., 

Costa  Mesa,  92626 

WHITTIER  (Richard  Tbdd) 

Community  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 

Whittier  (353) 
11000  E.  Washington  Blvd.,  90606  (2 

blocks  east  of  605  Freeway) 

(Tfel.  213/692-0588) 
Mrs.  Virginia  Menke,  11026  Abbotsfonl 

Rd.,       (Tfel.  213/695-7525) 

WHITTIER  (Stephen  Kuns) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (81) 
6704  Milton  Ave.  (Mailing  address:  PO 

Box  174,  90608)       (tfel.  213/698-0914) 
Aracely  Villaovos,  6326  Whittier  Ave., 
90601       (Tfel.  213/695-8824) 


71 


YUCCA  VALLEY  (Roger  Mayes) 
Grace  Communitv  Church  (26) 
6300  Ruth  Dr.,  92284 

iTel.  619  228-1785) 
Mrs.  Lillian  Dohertv.  RO.  Box  976. 

Joshua  Tree,  922"52 

(Tfel.  619  365-1922) 

COLORADO  


ARVADA  (Chris  Ball) 

Hackberr^-  Hill  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(117>  " 
7100  Wadsworth  Blvd..  80003 

(Tel.  303  424-3116)  (Tester's  home 
phone:  303  430-8537 

COLORADO  SPRINGS  (F.  Thomas  Imnan) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (61) 
2975  Jet  Wing.  80916 

(Tel.  719  390-8096) 
Sallv  McDonald.  2375  Jet  Wing  Dr., 

(Tel.  719  597-8177) 

DENVER  (Aide  Ho\-t) 

Denver  Grace  Brethren  Church  (25) 
700  S.  Federal  Blvd.  80219 

(Tel.  303  934-7876) 
Mrs.  Alice  Ho\t.  725  a  EUot  St., 

(Ttel.  303/934-7876) 


CONNECTICUT 


HARTFORD  'Kenneth  Carozzai 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Greater 

Hartford  il2) 
(Mailing  address:  P.O.  Box  11459.  New- 
ington.  06111*  (Meeting  in  the 
Wallace  Middle  Schcxjl,  71  Halleran, 
Newingtoni     (Tel.  203  667-12451 
Michael  San\ille,  16  Pheasant  Hill  Rd., 
Salem,  06415 


DELAWARE 


NEWARK  I  J.  Timothy  Coylei 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (33i 
Meeting  at  the  Newark  Dav  Nursery, 

921  Barksdale  Rd.  (All  mail  to 

pastor's  address) 

(Tel.  302  834-1722) 
Ron  Bove,  6  VS^stfield  Dr..  19711 

Tel.  302  737-0932) 


FLORIDA 


BASINGER  'Larry  Zimmerman) 
Christian  Brethren  Church  (30) 
700  A(Mailing  address:  12585  N.W. 

144th  Trail  Okeechobee,  34972) 
(Location;  ^2  mile  N.  of  Hwy.98) 
(Tel.  813467-1863) 


BRADENTON  (Ralph  HaU,  Interim) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (24) 
5535  33rd  St.  E..  34203 

(Tel.  813/758-1556) 
Mrs.  Elaine  Bearinger,  1200  Aurora 
Blvd..  #150B.  34202 

BROOKSVILLE  (Bill  Stevens) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (42) 
6259  Faber  Dr..  Rolling  Acres.  34602 

(Tel.  904796-7172) 
Mrs.  Romavne  Wentz,  27313  Framptor 
Ave.,     (itel.  904/799-0472) 

DELTONA  (Kenneth  Koontz) 

Calvar\-  Grace  Brethren  Church  (42) 
3165  Rowland  Blvd.,  32725 

(Tel.  904  789-1289) 
Mrs.  Charles  Dudley,  (Tel.  904775-68;; 

FORT  LAUDERDALE  (W'ilfred  Jean) 
Eglise  Evangelique  Des  Freres  De  La 

Grace 
oo  1800  N.  W.  Ninth  Ava,  33311 
(Tfel.  305763-6766) 

FORT  LAUDERDALE  (Ralph  Wiley,  Inter 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (147) 
1800  N.  W.  Ninth  Ave.,  33311 

(Tel.  305  763-6766) 
Mrs.  Diane  Pbtts,  3821  N.W.  Fourth 

Ave.,  Pbmpano  Beach  33064 

(Tel.  305  782^408) 

FORT  MYERS  (Steven  Shipley) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (50) 
2141  Crj'stal  Dr.,  33907  (in  the  ViUa;( 
one  block  off  Rt.  41,  five  miles  soi 
of  city)       (Tel.  813  936-3251) 
Mrs.  Marci  Webb,  6317  Hoffstra  Ct 

LAKELAND  (James  l^vlor) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (38) 
6410  Lunn  Rd..  33811,  t 

(Tel.  813  647-5770) 
Tim  Howe,  4804  Creek  Meadow  Tr., 
33809       (Tel.  813  859^745) 

MAITLAND  (Ron  Guiles) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (691 
1185  N.  Wvmore  Rd.,  32751 

(Tel.  407  628-8816) 
Sally  Boger,  co  church  address 

I 
MELBOURNE  (Bill  Smith,  Interim) 
Community  Grace  Brethren  Church 

Suntree  (37) 
1001  Pinehurst  Ave  N.  (Suntree)  32i 

CExit  73  on  U.S  95  to  Wickham,  f ; 

on  Pinehurst  Ave) 

Tel.  407  254-8993) 
Mrs.  Shirley  Moore  486  Kale  St., 

Satellite  Beach,  32937 

(Tfel.  407773-4905) 


72 


'APLES  fDan  Thompson) 

Community  Grace  Brethren  Church  f25) 
I         740  Clarendon  Ct.,  33942  (Meeting 
I        in  the  Naples  Family  YMCA,  Pine 
I        Ridge  Rd.  I     (Tel.  813598-9222) 

PoRTH  PORT  (Lester  E.  Piferi 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (16i 
Temporary-  address:  North  R)rt  Mall, 
Room  109,  13000  Tamiami  Tr.  (Mail- 
ing address:  6602  23rd  Ave, 
Bradenton,  34209) 
iTel.  813  426-to49,  Pastor's  phone 
813794-2008) 
Mrs.  John  Stookev,  915  Queen  Rd., 
Venice,  34293 '     (Tel.  813/493-8013) 


SSRING  (Jay  Tretz) 

Sebring  Grace  Brethren  Church  (72 1 
3626  Thunderbird  Rd.,  33872 

(Tel.  813385-3111) 
Elsie  Miller,  1010  Wightman  Ave., 

OfeL  813/385-5774) 

ST.  PETERSBURG  (Randy  Weekle>i    ' 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  St.  Ittersburg 

1 85 1 
6300  62nd  Ave.,  N.,  Pinellas  Pkrk.  34665 

(Tel.  813546-2850) 
Linda  Richards,  9830  Oaks  St.,  Tampa, 
33635       'Tel.  813888-7841) 


GEORGIA 


CALA  (Charles  Davis i 
'Ocala  Grace  Brethren  Church  (40) 
5474  N.E.  7th  St.,  32671, 

iTfel.  904  236-236-22111 
Richard  Maxson,  2400  N.E.  146th  Ct., 

No.  52,  Sih-er  Springs.  32688 

^Tel.  904  625-3043) 


C  EECHOBEE  iWilliam  Tweeddale) 
rrace  Brethren  Church  Inc  (150) 
■jl  &  Parrott  Ave.  34974 

iTel.  813  763-3218) 
•Irs.  Brenda  Fortner,  401  &W.  12th  St., 
34974       Ofel.  813^63-3082) 


ATLANTA  ■  Ernest  Usher  i 

Dekalb  Communitv  Grace  Brethren 

Church  (21) 
PO.  Box  370837,  Decatur,  30037 

ATLANTA  "Dean  Fetterhoffi 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Greater 

Atlanta  ilSSi 
3079  Hidden  Forest  Ct.,  Marietta,  30066 

(Tel.  404422-3844) 
Mrs.  Linda  JarreU,  450  Springfield  Dr., 
Woodstock,  30188  Ofel.  4049244841) 


HAWAII 


X.ANDO  (Earl  Futch) 
>ace  Brethren  Church  of  Orlando  f87) 
425  &  Apopka-Vineland  Rd..  32819 
iTfel.  407  876-3178) 
a%-id  Herzig  Ofel.  407/656-4727) 


AIEA  iNathan  Zakahii 

Waimalu  Grace  Brethren  Church  (124) 
98-323  Rjno  St.,  96701 

iTel.  808  488-6006 1 
Harriett  Young  98-139  Olepe  Lot^ 

iTel.  808488-3180) 


N10ND  BEACH 

irace  Brethren  Church  of  Ormond 

Beach  (61) 
060  St.  Rd.  40,  32174 

(Tel.  904  673-0145) 
Dhn  Graton.  1060  State  Rd.  40, 

fifel.  904677-7919) 

I  HARBOR  iKurt  Miller) 

I  Harbor  Grace  Brethren  Church  (83) 

•  Nebraska  Ave..  34683 
Ofel.  813  789-21241 


\N0  BEACH  (Art  Johnson) 

Brethren  Church  of  ftimpano 
Beach  1 34) 

91  N.E.  Third  Ava,  33064       (Tfel. 
1  305'941-3176) 


EWA  BEACH  C.  L.  "Kip"  Coffman) 
Rainbow  Grace  Brethren  Chureh  (42) 
91-779  Fort  Weaver  Rd.,  96706 

(Tfel.  808689-5035) 
Mrs.  Arleen  Alejado,  91-824  Oama  St. 

(Tel.  808689-6398) 

MAKAKILO 

Makakilo  Grace  Brethren  Church  (21) 
P.O.  Bos  2097.  Ewa  Beach.  96706 

MILILANI  I  A.  David  Mitchell) 

Waipio  Grace  Brethren  Church  i90) 
95-035  Waimakua  Dr.,  96789 

iTel.  808623-5313) 
Miss  EUen  Nagaa  95-108  Waimakua  Dr. 
iTel.  808623-2116) 


INDIANA. 


iiSM 


IWCHEYiJimRjyner) 

iew  Oace  Brethren  Church  (108) 
Hammock  Rd.,  34668  iHammock  is 
1 1  mile  south  of  State  Rd.  52,  off 
I  Highway  19)  (Tel.  813  862-7777) 
.  Evelyn  Shane,  c  o  church  address 


BERNE  Robert  Griffith' 

Bethel  Brethren  Church  il73. 

718  E.  Main  St.,  46711  (Mailing  address: 

PO.  Bos  46)       iTfeL  219  589-3381' 
Mrs.  Larrv  Leistner,  1265  Haupstrasse 

St.,  (TfeL  219  589-2237) 


73 


CLAY  CITY  (Robert  G.  Clouse) 
First  Brethren  Church  (37) 
Ttenth  and  Cook  Sts.,  (Mailing  address: 

P.O.  Box  85,  47841) 
Miss  Lavaughn  Backfisch,  R.  1, 
(Tfel.  812/939-2620) 


COLUMBIA  CITY  (Robert  Ashman) 

Columbia  City  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(34) 
2390  E.  100  S.(Two  miles  east  of  Colum- 
bia City  on  Route  U.S.  30),  46725 
Marion  Bolinger,  R.  1 
Obi.  219/723^259) 


ELKHART  (Ron  Welsh) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (124) 
24775  CR  20  E.,  46517 

Clfel.  219/875-5271) 
Susan  Sigsbee,  59020  Peppermint  Dr. 

(Tfel.  219/522-9911) 


FLORA  (David  Rosner) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (58) 
103  S.  Willow  St.,  46929 

(Tel.  219/967-3020) 
Rosanna  Fife,  R.  1,  Bringhurst,  46913 

Ofel.  219/967-3201) 


FORT  WAYNE  (Larry  Richeson) 

First  Grace  Brethren  Church  (202) 
8631  U.S.  Hwy  27  S.,  46816 

(Tbl.  219/744-1065) 
Ruth  Hammer,  8001  Harrisburg  Ln., 
46835 

FORT  WAYNE  (Robert  Arenobine) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (79) 
4619  Stellhorn  Rd.,  46815 

(Ibl.  219/485-3021) 
Mrs.  Kathleen  Hohl,  7222  Valley  Dr., 
Leo,  46765 

(Tfel.  219/627-3105) 

GOSHEN  (W.  Carl  Miller) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (128) 
1801  W  Clinton  St.,  46526 

(Tfel.  219/533-7546) 
Mrs.  Dorothy  Brumbaugh,  22864  St. 
Rd.  119       (Tfel.  219/533-3715) 

INDIANAPOLIS  (Paul  E.  Woodruff) 
Eagle  Creek  Grace  Brethren  Church 
(150) 
7001  W.  46th  St.,  46254 

(Tel.  317/293-3372) 
Jan  Wilson,  4965  W.  12th  St.,  46224 

(Tbl.  317/241-4484) 

INDIANAPOLIS  (Al  Edgington  and  Ron 

Smals) 

Northeast  Grace  Brethren  Church  (21) 
P.O.  Box  269,  Fishers,  46038 
Otel.  317/578-0535) 


KOKOMO 

Indian  Heights  Grace  Brethren  Church 
(57)  725  E.  Center  Rd.,  (300  South) 
46902       (Tfel.  317/453-0933) 
Mrs.  Bev  Phillabaum,  1106  Tbmahawk 
Blvd.       (Ifel.  317/453-1243) 

KOKOMO  (Dick  Cron) 

North  Kokomo  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(88) 

37  W.  550N,  46901 

(Tel.  317/457-8886) 
Tish  Carter       (Tfel.  317/457-4884) 

LEESBURG  (Jeffrey  Hoffard) 

Leesburg  Grace  Brethren  Church  (79) 
Church  and  Pearl  Sts.,  (Mailing 
address:  Box  370,  46538) 
(Tbl.  219/453-3401) 

MISHAWAKA  (Scott  L.  Weaver) 

Mishawaka  Grace  Brethren  Church  (65) 
4001  N.  Main  St.,  (Mailing  address: 

P.O.  Box  5143,  46544) 

(Tfel.  219/256-5940) 
Mrs.  Barbara  Kelley,  30822  Oakcrest 
Dr.,  Granger,  46530 

(Tbl.  219/674-5069) 


NEW  ALBANY  (Davy  L.  Troxel) 

New  Albany  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(42) 

3725  St.  Joseph  Rd.,  47150 

(Tel.  812/948-PRAY) 
Mrs.  Tbresa  Belles,  2806  Victoria  Dr., 
Sellersburg,  47172 

(Tbl.  812/246-5826) 

OSCEOLA  (Keith  A.  Shearer) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (200) 
58343  Apple  Rd.,  46561 

(Tbl.  219/674-5918) 
Donna  Davis,  55949  Guilford  PI., 
Mishawaka,  46545 

Cltel.  219/674-0469) 

PERU  (Ron  Bowland) 

Pferu  Grace  Brethren  Church  (173) 
436  S.  Broadway  (Mailing  address: 
P.O.  Box  552,  46970) 
(Tfel.  317/473-3881) 
Kay  Gapski,  470  S.  Broadway 
(Tbl.  317/473-3887) 

SIDNEY  (Glenn  Byers) 

Sidney  Grace  Brethren  Church  (44) 

P.O.  Box  1,  46566 

(Tfel.  219/839-0400) 
Harold  Brandenburg,  Box  153, 

(Tbl.  219/839-3292) 


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SOUTH  BEND  (Roger  Krynock) 

Ireland  Road  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(153) 

1701  E.  Ireland  Rd.,  46614 

(Tbl.  219/291-3550) 
Mrs.  Doug  Milewski,  1325  Lincoln  Waji 
East,  Mishawaka,  46544 

(Tbl.  219/255-4140) 


MM 


74 


URSAW  Clbny  Webb) 
Community  Grace  Brethren  Church 
(332) 
I   909  S.  Buffalo  St.,  46580 
(Tel.  219/269-2443) 
Bonnie  Bowman,  301  Esplanade, 
Winona  Lake,  46590 
(Tfel.  219/267-7304) 


\  NONA  LAKE  (John  Teevan) 
Winona  Lake  Grace  Brethren  Church 
(732) 
1200  Kings  Highway,  46590 

(Tfel.  219/267-6623) 
Alice  Koontz,  R.  8,  Box  231,  Warsaw, 
46580       (Tel.  219/267-6013) 


DWA 


COAR  RAPIDS  (Gary  Kochheiser) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (51) 
2905  D  Ave.,  N.E.,  52402 

(Tfel.  319/363-4983) 
Sue  Schellenburg,  Apt.  2,  308  8th  St., 
Marion,  52302 

D  .LAS  CENTER  (Stephen  Burns) 
jrace  Brethren  Church  (81) 
)05  Hatton  St.,  (Mailing  address: 
P.O.  Box  477,  50063) 
(Tbl.  515/992-3235) 
virs.  Glenn  B.  Perkins,  400  Kellogg 
(Tfel.  515/992-3325) 

WENPORT  (Bob  Foote) 
rrace  Brethren  Church  (71) 
919  N.  Elsie  Ave.,  52806 

(Tel.  319/391-5356) 
lary  Anderson,  3011  W  67th  St. 
.   (Tel.  319/391-1447) 

IE  MOINES 

irst  Grace  Brethren  Church  (41) 
11  Lyon  St.  (Mailing  address: 
909  E.  Lyon  St.,  50309) 

(Ttel.  515/262-5290) 
ean  Travis,  1425  York  St.,  50316 

(Tel.  515/265-1077) 


iiMI 


A  VIN  (Milt  Ryerson) 

Iton  Brethren  Church  (73) 

1,  Box  172,  50632  (6Vi  miles 

southwest  of  Garwin) 

fifel.  515/499-2358) 
1.  Carl  Kouba,  R.  1,  Tbledo,  52342 

(Tfel.  515/499-2052) 

I  (Russell  Betz) 

on  Brethren  Church  (71) 

ner  of  North  Church  and  N.W.  7th 
ISts.  (All  Mail  to:  604  N.  Main  St., 
150144)       (Tfel.  515/446-7576) 

,  Ray  Andrew,  R.  1 
iCIfel.  515/446-6563) 


NORTH  ENGLISH  (Gilbert  Hawkins) 

Pleasant  Grove  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(27) 
R.  1,  Box  33,  52316  (2  Miles  east  of 

Millersburg,  7  miles  northwest  of 

North  English) 

(Ifel.  319/664-3568) 
Gretchen  White,  323  E.  Oak  St.     ' 

(Tfel.  319/664-3108) 

UDELL 

Udell  Grace  Brethren  Church  (11) 

(All  mail  to:  Lawrence  Powell,  R.  1, 

52593)       mi.  515/452-6620) 

WATERLOO  (John  R  Burke) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (566) 
1760  Williston  Ave.,  50702 

(Tfel.  319/235-9586) 
Mrs.  Ward  Speicher,  953  Lynda  Rd., 
50701       (Tfel.  319/232-6380) 


KANSAS 


MORRILL  (Richard  Kinson) 

Morrill  Grace  Brethren  Church  (21) 
(Mail  to:  P.O.  Box  65,  66515) 

(Tfel.  913/459-2487) 
Doris  Martney,  R.  3,  Falls  City,  NE 
68355       (Tfel.  402/245-3698) 

PORTIS  (R.  John  Snow) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Portis  (85) 
Box  6,  67474  (on  Highway  281) 

(Ttel.  913/346-2085) 
Darrel  Wolters    (Tel.  913/346-2097) 

WICHITA  (Larry  Hoffman) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (6) 
1108  N.  Oliver,  67208 
(Ttel.  316/683-3235) 
Penny  Koby,  950  N.  Ridgewood 


KENTUCKY 


CLAYHOLE  (Ray  Sturgill) 

Clayhole  Grace  Brethren  Church  (55) 
H.C.R.  79,  Box  219,  41317  (Highway 

476,  4  miles  east  of  Lost  Creek) 

(Tfel.  606/666-7767) 
Mrs.  Dixie  Lee  Noble,  Box  189-A,  Lost 

Creek,  41348       (Tfel.  606/666-2094) 


DRYHILL  (Samuel  Baer) 

Victory  Mountain  Grace  Brethren 

Chapel  (50) 
H.C.  62,  Box  640,  Dryhill,  41749  (9  miles 

north  of  Hyden  on  Route  257)       (Ttel. 

606/672-2520) 
Lois  Jean  Valentine,  Confluence,  41730 

(Tfel.  606/672-2455) 


75 


LEXINGTON  (Paul  Michaels) 

Grace  Bible  Church  of  Lexington  (10) 
(Mailing  address:  3575  Caulder  Rd., 

40517)       (Tel.  606/273-2868) 
Mrs.  Veronica  Walker,  140  Edgemoor 

Rd.,  40503       (Tel.  606/278-1009) 


LANHAM  (W.  Russell  Ogden) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (203) 
8400  Good  Luck  Rd.,  20706-2802 

Clfel.  301/552-1414) 
Lloyd  Sampson,  9501  Van  Buren  St., 
Seabrook,  20706  (Tfel  301/577-6836) 


MAINE 


BRUNSWICK  (Darrel  Tkylor) 

Down  East  Grace  Brethren  Church  (15) 
Near  U.S.  1  and  Maine  St.  (Mailing 
address:  P.O.  Box  916,  04011) 
Clfel.  207/729-8283) 
Michael  D.  Hebert,  church  address 


MARYLAND 


ACCIDENT  (Paul  Mohler,  Interim) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (38) 
Bumble  Bee  Rd.,  21520  (1  mile  south  of 

Accident) 
Mrs.  Shirley  Burns,  Marsh  Hill  Rd., 

McHenry,  21541 

Clfel.  301/387-6805) 

CUMBERLAND  (Raymond  McCoy) 

Cumberland  Grace  Brethren  Church  (86) 
R.  2,  Box  497,  21502  (From  Rt.  48  take 

Willow  Brook  Rd.  to  end,  turn  right 

on  Williams  Rd.) 

Ofel.  301/777-8362) 
Mrs  Nancy  Miller,  518  Lousiana  Ave. 

HAGERSTOWN  (J.  Norman  Mayer) 
Calvary  Grace  Brethren  Church  (92) 
115  Bryan  PI.,  21740 

Clfel.  301/733-6375) 
Mrs.  Yvonne  Trumpower,  R.3,  Box  291, 

Williamsport,  21795 

Clfel.  301/582-2379) 


HAGERSTOWN  CRaymond  H.  Davis) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (520) 
First  and  Spruce  Sts.  (Mailing  address: 

837  Spruce  St.,  21740) 

Clfel.  301/739-1726) 
Mrs.  Linda  Buchanan,  247  Sunrise  Dr. 

Clfel.  301/797-6917) 

HAGERSTOWN  (Larry  B.  Sowers) 
Maranatha  Brethren  Church  (205) 
1717  Jefferson  Blvd.,  21740 

Clfel.  301/733-1717) 
Mrs.  Robin  Himes,  57  Scott  Hill  Dr., 

Clfel.  301/791-1152) 

HAGERSTOWN  (Daniel  J.  Pritchett) 
Valley  Grace  Brethren  Church  (123) 
2275  Gay  St.  (Halfway  Area),  21740 

Clfel.  301/582-0155) 
Pam  Pritchett,  2019  Virginia  Ave. 

Clfel.  301/582-3248) 


TEMPLE  HILLS 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Greater 
Washington  (One  church  in  six 
locations) 

BRANCH  CHURCHES: 

TEMPLE  HILLS  (James  G  Dixon) 
5000  St.  Barnabas  Rd.,  20748  (844) 

Clfel.  301/894-2722) 
Mrs.  Doris  Homan,  3712  Gull  Rd. 

Clfel.  301/894-6709) 

ALEXANDRIA  (VA) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (59) 
1301  Commonwealth  Ave.,  22301 

Clfel.  703/548-1808) 
Mrs.  lone  Hile,  16  W.  Del  Ray  Ave 

Clfel.  703/836-7893) 

CALVERT  CO.  (Robert  W.  Wagner) 

Grace  Brethren  Church 

9870  Old  Solomon  Island  Rd.,  Owingsj' 

20736  (Mailing  address:  P.O.  Box  4) 

Clfel.  301/855-2955) 

Mrs.  Janet  Smith,  4007  Lakeview  Tur 

Dunkirk,  20754       Clfel.  301/855-69 

FREDERICK  ("R."  Dallas  Greene) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Frederick 

(109) 
5102  Old  National  Pike,  21701  ', 

Clfel.  301/473-4337) 
Mrs.  Verlyn  Mahaffey  1808  Rustic  Hii, 

Ct.       Clfel.  301/694-7063)  M 

WALDORF  (Jeff  M.  Thomley) 
Grace  Brethren  Church 
Hwy.  5  (5  miles  S.E.  from  Waldorfl,  Bi, 

283-1,  20601       Clfel.  301/645-0407) .  i 
Barry  Goodson,  2685  Yowaiski  Mill  B 

Mechanicsville,  20659 

Clfel.  301/884-3317) 


WESTERNPORT  (John  Lancaster) 

Mill  Run  Grace  Brethren  Church  (25)!' 
R.R.  1,  Box  75,  21562  (4  miles  north': 

Westemport,  west  off  Route  36) 
Kay  Clark,  HCR  Box  175A  Michael  I 

Barton,  21521       Clfel.  301/463-664. 


MASSACHUSETT 

PALMER 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Palmer      ' 

Shaw  St.  (Mailing  address:  54  South  l< 

Three  Rivers,  01080)  ^ 

Clfel.  413/283-7458)  I 

Phil  Mead,  54  South  St.,  Three  Riveiil 

01080       Clfel.  413/283-7458)  ' 


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NEW  JERSEY 


,lTO  (Michael  Funderburg) 
Calvary  Grace  Brethren  Church  (118) 
13626  84th  St.,  S.E.,  (corner  of  84th  St. 

and  Pratt  Lake  Rd.),  49302 

fifel.  616/868-7440) 
ftte  Van  Stee,  14385  68th  St., 

Ofel.  616/869-6345) 


ICANABA  (Gary  Hable) 
Bay  De  Noc  Grace  Brethren  Church  (10) 
4391  "K"  Rd.,  Bark  River,  49807 
Cltel.  906/789-9066) 


I-  STINGS  (Gerald  Polman,  Interim) 
Hastings  Grace  Brethren  Church  (9) 
'600  Powell  Rd.  49058  (Mailing  address: 

2222  E.  State  Rd.,  49058) 
Darrel  Hawbaker,  705  E.  State  Rd., 
(Tfel.  616/945-9219) 


L  <E  ODESSA  (Gary  Austin) 
prace  Brethren  Church  (69) 
Vedder  Rd.  (Mailing  address:  9390 
W.  Thompson  Rd.,  48849) 
(TO.  church:  616/374-7796; 
parsonage:  616/693-2315) 
.hs.  Orley  HuUiberger,  Tksker  Rd., 
^  3,       (Tfel.  616/374-7818) 

JISING  (Mickael  Rockafellow) 
irace  Brethren  Church  (41) 
904  W.  Willow  St.,  48917 

(Tfel.  517/323-2424) 
Irs.  Barb  Shannon,  217  E.  South  St., 
Morrice,  48857       (Ttel.  517/625-7586) 

IE'  TROY  (Ai-thur  McCrum) 

ew  Troy  Grace  Brethren  Church  (45) 
orner  of  Weechik  and  California  Rds., 

(Mailing  address:  Box  67,  49119) 

(Tfel.  616/426-3121) 
rs.  Robert  Gahris,  1006  Wadena  Rd., 

St.  Joseph,  49085  (Tfel.  616/429-0337) 


•Z^K  (Michael  Ostrander) 

'ace  Brethren  Church  (48) 
1,  Box  212,  Moran,  49760  (5V2  miles 
east  and  1  mile  south  of  Trout  Lake 
on  H-40)       (Tfel.  906/569-3212) 

lolet  Shipley,  P.O.  Box  125,  Trout  Lake, 
49793 


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:R  city  (Michael  Page) 

ce  Brethren  Church  (35) 

■ner  of  12th  and  "0"  Sts.  (Mailing 

address:  P.O.  Box  180,  68926) 

(Tfel.  308/268-5821) 

!lyn  Keezer       (Tfel.  308/268-4950) 


HOPE 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Hope  (58) 
One-half  mile  south  of  Hope  on  Rt.  519 
(Mailing  address:  P.O.  Box  490, 
07844)       (Tfel.  201/459-4876)     , 
Stanley  M.  Dick,  P.O.  Box  167 


NEW  MEXICO 


COUNSELOR  (Tully  Butler) 

Cedar  Hill  Navajo  Grace  Brethren 

Church  (20) 
c/o  Brethren  Navajo  Mission,  Counselor, 

87018 

(Tfel.  505/568-4454) 


RIO  RANCHO  (Don  Bowlin) 
La  Mesa  Grace  Church 
P.O.  Box  15863,  87174 
(Tfel.  505/891-9431) 


TAOS  (Robert  Salazar) 

First  Brethren  Church  of  "Kios  (180) 
Corner  of  Pandos  and  Witt  Rds.  ( 1  mile 

east  on  Raton  Rd.)  (Mailing  address: 

P.O.  Drawer  1068,  87571) 

(Tfel.  505/758-3388) 
Charlene  Anglada,  Box  5498, 

(Tfel.  505/758-8505) 


NEW  YORK 


SARATOGA  SPRINGS  (Dale  Jenks) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Saratoga 

Springs  (35) 
455 '/2  Maple  Ave.,  12866 

(Tfel.  518/587-1907) 
Len  Kellogg,  PO.  Box  547,  Stillwater 
12170       (Tfel.  518/664-8894) 


NORTH  CAROLINA 


CHARLOTTE  (Stephen  Howell) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (37) 
5110  Tuckaseegee  Rd.,  28208 
(Tfel.  704/399-1015) 


OHIO 


AKRON  (A.  Harold  Arrington) 

Ellet  Grace  Brethren  Church  (181) 
530  Stetler  Ave.,  44312 

(Tfel.  216/733-2520) 
Charlotte  Marky,  807  Danner  Rd., 

T^lmadge,  44278 

(Tfel.  216/633-5517) 


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AKRON  (Jim  Hostetler) 

Fairlawn  Grace  Brethren  Church  (181) 
754  Ghent  Rd.,  44333 

(Tfel.  216/666-8341) 
Nancy  Adams,  4679  Ranchwood  Rd., 

(Ttel.  216/666-9637) 

ANKENYTOWN 

Ankenytown  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(147) 
20601  Old  Mansfield  Rd.,  Bellville, 

44813  (4V4  miles  N.E.  of 

Fredericktown  on  State  Route  95) 

(Tfel.  614/694-6936) 
Mrs.  Darlene  Smith,  8491  Yankee  St., 

Fredericktown,  43019 

ASHLAND  (Daniel  Allan) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (613) 
1144  W.  Main,  44805 
(Tfel.  419/289-8334) 
Mrs.  Leona  Miller,  952  St.  Rt.  511 
North,  R.  3       (Tbl  419/289-7657) 

ASHLAND  (Gary  L.  Tkylor) 

Southview  Grace  Brethren  Church  (132) 
810  Katherine  Ave.,  44805 

(Tbl.  419/289-1763) 
Susan  Howman,  1629  SR  603,  R.  1, 

(Tbl,  419/289-0749) 

BOWLING  GREEN 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (50) 
121  S.  Enterprise  St.,  43402 

(Tfel.  419/352-6635) 
Tferry  Lawrence,  229  E.  Merry 

(Tfel.  419/353-7482) 

BROOKVILLE  (Henry  C.  Mallon) 

Brookville  Grace  Brethren  Church  (280) 
12152  Westbrook  Rd.  (Mailing  address: 
P.O.  Box  113,  45309) 
(Tfel.  513/833-5562) 
Eileen  Faulkner,  church  address 

CAMDEN  (Elgin  L.  Green) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (22) 
96  W.  Central  Ave.,  45311 

(Tfel.  513/452-1290) 
Mrs.  Frank  (Penny)  Brewster,  2170 

Painter  PI.,  Miamisburg,  45342 

(Tfel.  513/847-8480) 

CANTON  (Tferrance  Tkylor) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (225) 
6283  Market  Ave.  N.,  44721 

(Tfel.  216/499-3818) 
Mrs.  Richard  Pakel,  1069  Applegrove  Rd. 

N.E.,  North  Canton,  44721 

(Tfel.  216/499-4669) 

CENTERVILLE  (Greg  Ryerson) 

Centerville  Grace  Brethren  Church  (87) 
410  E.  Social  Row  Rd.,  45459 

(Tfel.  513/885-2029) 
Stephen  Grice,  2357  Arrowridge  Ct., 

Miamisburg,  45342 

(Tfel.  513/433-2312) 


CINCINNATI  (Michael  Clapham) 
Grace  Brethren  Church 
P.O.  Box  388,  Loveland,  45140 

(Tfel.  513/683-6246) 
Jeff  Seebohm,  3550  Verbena  Dr.,  Share) 
ville,  45241       (Tfel.  513/733-8385) 

CLAYTON  (Darryl  Ditmer) 

Clayton  Grace  Brethren  Church  (63) 
Box  9,  45315  (Salem  and  Kimmel  Rd.) 

(Tfel.  513/836-1689) 
Mrs.  Don  Dickey,  7920  National  Rd., 

Brookville,  45309    (Tfel.  513/833-513 

COLUMBUS  (Kenneth  Brown) 

East  Side  Grace  Brethren  Church  (312) 
7510  E.  Broad  St.,  Blacklick  43004 

(3  miles  east  of  1-270) 

(Tbl.  614/861-5810) 
Millie  Hedges,  2100  Birchwood  Dr, 

43068       (Tfel.  614/866-2966) 

COLUMBUS  (James  L.  Custer) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Columbus 

(2,630) 
8225  Worthington-Galena  Rd., 
Westerville,  43081(Mailing  address:  6K 
Worthington-Galena  Rd., 
Worthington,  43085) 
(Tbl.  614/888-7733) 
Darwin  Jones,  1069  Jobar  Ct., 
Westerville,  43081 

COLUMBUS  (Tbrry  Postle) 

Hilltop  Grace  Brethren  Church  (5) 
West  Side  of  Columbus  (Mailing  AddrS' 

P.O.  Box  23573,  43223) 

(Tfel.  614/274-6865) 

COLUMBUS 

Southwest  Grace  Brethren  Church  (80 
3150  Demorest  Rd.  (SDA  church  next 

Beulah  Park,  west  of  Grove  City) 
(Mailing  address:  c/o  Mrs.  Bonnie  Smi 

643  Dovalon  PI.,  Galloway,  43119) 

(Tfel.  614/851-0697) 


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COLUMBUS  (Howard  Stouffer) 

Trinity  Grace  Brethren  Church  (196) . 
1712  Courtright  Rd.,  43227 

(Tbl.  614/236-0616)  ■'• 

Jenny  McAllister,  7463  E.  Broad  St. 

(Tbl.  614/864-4616) 


111 


COOLVILLE  (George  Horner) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (30) 
Seminary  and  Rock  Sts.  (off  Routes  5 
and  7  between  Athens  and  Belprei;    ■ 
(Mailing  address:  Box  235,  45723;;' 
(Tbl.  614/667-3710) 
Shirley  Bowman,  R.  1,  Box  27A         |ty 


COVINGTON  (Don  Staley) 

Friendship  Grace  Brethren  Church 
5850  St.  Rt.  41  West,  45318 

(Tbl.  513/473-2128) 
Virginia  Pfeters,  4666  St.  Rt.  41  Wesi 

(Tbl.  513/473-2667) 


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UYAHOGA  FALLS  (Doug  Jensen) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (26) 
1736  E.  Bailey  Rd.,  44221 

(Tfel.  216/923-8203) 
Mrs.  Heidi  McClure,  600  Woodside  Dr 

Kent,  44240 

VNVILLE  (Albert  E.  Hockley) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (17) 
302  E.  Ross  St.  (Mailing  address:  P.O 

Box  509,  43014) 
(Tbl.  614/599-6467  or  Tfel.  614/599-6350) 

lYTON  (Brian  L.  White) 
Basore  Road  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(176) 
5900  Basore  Rd.,  45415 

(Tel.  513/837-3747) 
Sylvia  Koeller,  335  Leisure  Dr 

Brookville,  45309 

YTON  (Robert  Poirier) 

Calvary  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 

Dayton  (31) 
|2000  Catalpa,  (IMailing  address:  3912 

Bradwood  Dr.,  45405) 

(Tfel.  513/277-5900) 
Ann  Felkley,  1010  T^ywood  Rd.,  No 

402,  Englewood,  45322 

(Tfel.  513/822-2223) 

TON  (G.  Forrest  Jackson) 

'irst  Grace  Brethren  Church  (305) 

!624  Stonequarry  Rd.,  45414 

(Tfel.  513/890-6786) 
Ars.  Roy  Trissel,  church  address 

TON  (Howard  W.  Mayes) 

Jrace  Community  Church  of  Huber 
Heights  (197)  5001  Fishbure  Rd 
45424       (Tfel.  513/233-4324) 

.mda  K.  Penn,  7456  Elru  Dr,  45415 
(Tbl.  513/832-3778) 

TON  CRid  K.  Hobert) 
forth  Riverdale  Grace  Brethren  Church 
j    (105) 

!l01  N.  Main  St.,  45405 
•   (Tbl.  513/274-2187) 
trs.  Sally  Blades,  203  W.  Main  St 
Medway,  45341     (Tel.  513/849-6249) 

AWARE  (Jeffrey  A.  Gill) 
race  Brethren  Church  (134) 
'5  Hills-Miller  Rd.,  43015 

CM.  614/363-3613) 
rs  Jennie  Ecker,  9090  Ashley  Rd 

Ashley,  43003 

tlN  (Tferry  Hofecker) 

brthwest  Chapel  Grace  Brethren 

Church  (114) 
fOO  Rings  Rd.,  (Mailing  address:  PC 

Box  1234,  43017)  '   ' 

(1^1.614/761-0363) 

san  Catlin,  church  address  and 

telephone 


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ELYRIA 

Spring  Valley  Grace  Brethren  Chjurch 

(62) 
1305  Nash  Ave.,  44035 

(Tel.  216/366-0755) 
Rebecca  Dale,  46041  R.  20  W  Oberlin 

44074       (Tfel.  216/775-2073) 

ENGLEWOOD  (James  F.  Hunt,  Jr) 

S?^',?^??'^  '^'■^'^e  Brethren  Church  (100) 
307  W.  Wenger  Rd.,  45322 
(Tfel.  513/836-1467) 

FINDLAY  (Gary  Crandall) 

Fmdlay  Grace  Brethren  Church  (95) 
209  Lexington  Ave.,  45840 

(Tfel.  419/422-8148) 
Tbm  Cornwall,  945  Bernard  Ave. 

FREMONT  (Craig  Snyder) 
Grace  Brethren  Chapel  (75) 
1611  North  St.,  43420 

(Tel.  419/332-8190) 
Melissa  Esker,  1355  Buckland  Ave 

(Tfel.  419/332-4937) 

FREMONT  (Gene  Klingler) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (303) 
900  Smith  Rd.,  43420 

(Tfel.  419/332-2623) 
Judy  Loudenslager,  15  Crockett  Dr 

Clyde,  43410 

(Tbl.  419/547-7290) 

GALION  (Russ  Simpson) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (67) 
1055  Winchester  Rd.,  44833 

(Tfel.  419/468-6848) 
Sandy  Lane,  726  Jackson  Rd. 
(Tfel.  419/468-4979) 

HOMERVILLE  (Robert  F  Holmes) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (168) 
8156  Firestone  Rd.,  44235 

(Tfel.  216/625-3304) 
Nancy  Lilly,  10259  Spencer  Rd,  West 

Salem,  44287 

KETTERING  (Daniel  Grabill) 

Calvary  Grace  Brethren  Church  (59) 
2850  E.  Dorothy  Ln.,  45420 
(Tfel.  513/293-5822) 

LEXINGTON  (Dave  Atkins) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (176) 
215  W.  Main  St.,  (Mailing  Address- 
PO.  Box  3009,  44904) 
(Tel.  419/884-2687) 
Mrs.  Edna  Wirick,  R.  9 
(Ifel.  419/884-2140) 

LIMA  (Brad  Lambright) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Lima  (38) 
1812  University  Blvd.,  45805 

(Tfel.  419/225-5636) 
Mary  Hurley       (Tfel.  419/228-2459) 


LX)NDON  (K.  Howard  Immel) 
Grace  Bretliren  Church  (64) 
715  St.  R.  42W)  (Mailing  address: 
P.O.  Box  446,  43140) 
(Tbl.  614/852-4761) 
Marzaima  Krupp,  P.O.  Box  266 
(Tfel.  614/852-5272) 


MACEDONIA/Cleveland  (Ronald  Boehm) 
Western  Reserve  Grace  Brethren 

Church  (52) 
Meeting  in  the  Dodge  Middle  School, 

Twinsburg  (Mailing  address:  Box  53, 

44056) 

(Tfel.  216/467-7436) 


MANSFIELD  (Gene  Witzky) 

Cornerstone  Grace  Brethren  Church  (38) 
500  Logan  Rd.,  (Meeting  at  the 

Mansfield  Christian  School)  (Mailing 
address:  381  Fox  Rd.,  Lexington, 
44904)       (Tfel.  419/884-0692) 
Donald  Tterry,  130  LaSalle  St.,  44906 
(Tel.  419/529-8531) 


MANSFIELD  (J.  Hudson  Thayer) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (243) 
531  Marion  Ave.,  44903  (comer  of 

Marion  and  Forest) 

fifel.  419/522-3941) 
Carol  Harvey,  2061  Ranchwood  Dr. 

Obi.  419/756-2204) 


MANSFIELD  (Tlobert  Russell) 

Woodville  Grace  Brethren  Church  (148) 
580  Woodville  Rd.,  44907 

(Tfel.  419/524-8552) 
Mrs.  Stanley  Petras,  210  Malone  Rd., 

(Tfel.  419/522-8821) 


MARION  (Dave  Kennedy) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (45) 
2813  Gooding  Rd.,  43302 

(Tel.  614/382-6270) 
Bob  Gliem,  6284  Gearhiser  Rd.,  Waldo, 

43356       (Tel.  614/387-0426) 


MEDINA  (Daniel  Najimian) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (61) 
P.O.  Box  K,  44258 

(Tel.  216/723-0040) 
Gene  High,  7121  Stone  Rd.,  44256 

Clfel.  216/723-4290) 


MIDDLEBRANCH  (Wesley  Haller) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (166) 
2911  William  St.,  N.E.  (Mailing 

address:  RO.  Box  43,  44652) 

(Tel.  216/499-6691) 
Mrs.  Mona  Collins,  3363  Kinsley  Dr., 

N.E.  Hartville,  44632 

(Tfel.  216/877-2037) 


MIFFLIN 

Mifflin  Grace  Brethren  Church  (104) 
1149  Co.  Rd.  30A,  44805 

(Tel.  419/368-3580) 
Alan  Channell,  757  Main  St.,  Bailey 

Lakes,  44805       (Tfel.  419/962-46U 

MILLERSBURG  (Charles  G.  Thornton) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (45) 
Meeting  in  a  church  about  4  miles  i 
on  S.R.  39  (Mailing  address:  P.O.  E 

202,  44654)       (Tfel  216/674-1228) 
Mrs.  Miriam  Weaver,  6521  CR  189,  R' 
(Tel.  216/674-6268) 

MINERVA  (Galen  W.  Wiley) 

Minerva  Grace  Brethren  Church  (88) 
22797  Ellsworth  Ave.,  44657 

(Tfel.  216/868-6700) 
Mrs.  Marilyn  Christen,  16395  Marvir 

dale  Dr,  S.E.,  44657 

(Tfel.  216/868-6726) 

MOUNT  VERNON  (John  E.  Bryant) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  in  Mt.  Vemo:' 

(22) 
12426  Old  Mansfield  Rd.,  Mount 

Vernon,  43050       (Tel.  614/392-42) 
Martha  Jacobs,  6361  Crouch  Rd. 

(Tel.  614/397-3074) 

NORTON  (Robert  R  Combs) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Norton  (2.'' 
3970  Cleveland -Massillon  Rd.,  4420^ 

(Tfel.  216/825-6291) 
Winifred  McCune,  1111  Kenmore  31^ 
Akron,  44314       (Tfel.  216/745-29;" 


ONTARIO  (Mark  Benzie) 

Maranatha  Grace  Brethren  Church  ( 
920  N.  Lexington-Springmill  Rd.,  44 

(Tel.  419/747-3959) 
Trudy  Benzie,  112  S.  Mill  St., 
Lexington,  44904 
(Tel.  419/884-3284) 

I 

ORRVILLE  (Keith  Merriman) 

Orrville  Grace  Brethren  Church  (25i 
2200  Paradise  Rd.,  44667 

(Tel.  216/683-3526)  ^ 

Mrs.  Janice  Hochstetler,  819  N.  Kaii 

Rd.       (Tel.  216/682-6994) 

PATASKALA  (Stephen  Miller) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Licking  i| 

County  (139) 
3517  Headley's  Mill  Rd.,  43062 

(Tel.  614/927-6543) 
Peggy  Giffin,  309  Poplar  St., 

(Tel.  614/927-4318) 


RITTMAN  (Bud  Olszewski) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (246) 
44  S.  First  St.,  44270 

(Tel.  216/925-3626) 
Joan  Anderson,  153  Douglas  Dr. 

(Tel.  216/927-2496) 


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i  KING  SPRING  (Frank  Crotinger) 
jrace  Brethren  Church  (27) 
Box  55,  45172  (One  block  west  from 

State  Rt.  41  and  Rte.  124) 
_  iTel.  513/588-4675) 
N'ma  Couser,  Sinking  Spring 

r  RLING  (Robert  Moeller) 
>ace  Brethren  Church  (56) 
4960  Seville  Rd.,  44276 

Tel.  216/769-3078) 
.aura  Young,  9116  Geyer  Chapel  Rd 
Creston,  44217 

:ED0  (Jeffrey  A.  Carroll) 

:  mee  Valley  Grace  Brethren  Church 

Garden  Rd.,  Maumee,  43537 
el.  419/867-93391 

*ID0  (W.  Ray  Miller) 
)ledo  Grace  Brethren  Church  ( 12) 
■)02  Dorr  St.,  43615 

'Tel.  419/536-3284) 
-tty  .J.  Miller,  4860  Catalina  Dr 

43615       (Tfel.  419/537-0175) 

KDO  (John  Fahrbach) 
inity  Grace  Brethren  Church 
'35  Williston  Rd.,  Northwood,  43619 
1  (Tel.  419/698-2201) 
ichele  Mariano  flfel.  419/697-0759) 

:  WOOD  (Charles  E.  Lawson) 
'ace  Brethren  Church  (119) 

Strader  Dr.,  45426  (across  from 
.  Trot  wood-Madison  High  School) 

■Tel.  513/854-2521) 

'  u.^''^^?^''^®'''  ^100  Range  Line  Rd 
West  Milton,  45383 
'Obi.  513/698-6852) 


'Roy  E.  Glass  IH) 
3ce  Brethren  Church  (48) 
-\  -Market  St.,  45373 

Tel   513-335-1852) 

;h.v  Booker,  990  Lee  Ave. 

Tei   513  339-3263) 

I  'Stephen  Peters) 

nmunity  Grace  Brethren  Church  (351) 

0  b.  State  Rt.  48,  45322 

Tel   513  698-4048) 

lehne  Prim,  950  S.  Johnson  Rd 

-udlow  Falls,  45339 

Te!   513'676-8733) 

LIA 

dalia  Grace  Brethren  Church  I57) 

La.Tv  Ave.,  45377 

Tel  513/898-8222) 

iT  Crist,  219  Dellsing  Dr. 

Tel,  513/890-1496) 


WEST  ALEXANDRIA  (Perey  Miller) 

JllO  U.S.  35E  (All  mail  to  pastor-  213 
Marilee  Dr.,  New  Lebanon,  OH 
45345)       (Tel.  513/687-2987) 
•      Mrs„  Sandra  Swaffbrd,  5793  Halderman 
Rd.       (Tfel.  513/839-5291) 

WILLOUGHBY  (Joe  Cosentino) 

Lake  County  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(10)  P.O.  Box  148,  44094 
(Tfel.  216/975-9844) 
Chuck  Laughlin,  469  Riverview 

Eastlake,  44095 

(Tfel.  216/942-5618) 

WOOSTER  (Robert  D.  Fetterhoff^ 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (767) 
1912  Burbank  Rd.,  44691 

(Tel.  216/264-9459) 
Mrs.  Glenn  Moore,  church  address 
(Itel.  216/345-7470) 


OREGON 


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ALBANY 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (25) 
801  S.E.  Ermine.  97321 

(Tel.  503  926-1836) 
Velma  Cundiff",  2758  S.E.  7th,  No  1 

(Tel.  503/926-6181) 

BEAVERTON  lA.  Duane  Jones) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (70) 
980  >^W  180th  St.,  97006  (corner  of 
180th  and  W'alker  Rd  ) 
(Tel.  503  645-7471) 
Barbara  Gilgan.  450  N.E.  Edison, 

Hillsboro,  97123     (Tel.  503/640-4187) 

TROUTDALE  (Jim  Holder) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (30) 
27938  S.E.  Stark  St.  97060 

(Tel.  503  666-6146) 
Mrs.  Linda  Graham,  4340  24th  Ave 

Gresham.  97080 

(Tel.  503  663-0736) 


PENNSYLVANIA 

ALEPPO  (David  Lund) 

Aleppo  Brethren  Church  (62) 
P.O.  Box  66,  15310 

(Tel.  412  685-5190) 
Bonnie  Riffle,  R.  1,  New  Freeport 
15352       (Tfel.  412/685-5249)    ' 

ALTOONA  (Richard  Horner) 

First  Grace  Brethren  Church  (88) 
2934  Maple  Ave.,  16601 

(Tel.  814942-7642) 
David  Wriston.  2823  Maple  Ave 
'Tel.  814-942-2835) 


ALTOONA  (Timothy  Waggoner) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  { 100) 
Broadway  and  15th  Ave.  (Juniata), 

16601       (Tel.  814/942-8861) 
Mrs.  Ruth  Swartz,  204  25th  Ave. 
(Tel.  814/943-4606) 


DILLSBURG  (Warren  E.  Tkmkin)  | 

Hope  Grace  Brethren  Church  (108)     ' 
P.O.  Box  275,  17019  (One  mile  east  oi 

Old  York  Rd.)       (Ttel.  717/432-533 
Michael  Doutrich,  P.O.  Box  82,  315 

Main  St.,  Wellsville,  17365 


ARMAGH  (Norris  B.  Mason) 

Valley  Grace  Brethren  Church  (94) 
Junction  of  Routes  56  and  22  (Mailing 
address:  Box  178,  15920) 
(Tel.  814/446-6685) 
Sherry  Fritz,  R.  1,  Box  85,  Homer  City, 
15748       (Tbl.  814/446-6680) 


AVIS  (James  Snavely) 

Tiadaghton  Valley  Grace  Brethren 

Church  (76) 

P.O.  Box  299,  17721 

(Tel.  717/753-3275) 
Mrs.  Kathie  Mitchell,  P.O.  Box  345, 

(Tfel.  717/753-3239) 


BETHLEHEM 

Lehigh  Valley  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(110) 
580  Bridle  Path  Rd.,  18017 

(Tfel.  215/868-0004) 
Phil  Ronco,  17  Briarcliff  Rd.,  Allentown, 

18104 


BLAIN  (Dennis  Huratiak) 

Sherman's  Valley  Grace  Brethren 

Church  (20) 
South  Main  St.,  (Mailing  address:  P.O. 

Box  147,  17006) 

(Tfel.  717/536-3676) 
Tkmmy  Sue  Strube,  18  Pine  Tree  Ln., 

Shermansdale,  17090 

(Tel.  717/582-7031) 


BOSWELL  (Ellwood  Keller) 

Laurel  Mtn.  Grace  Brethren  Church  (76) 
R.R.  2,  Box  121-A  15531  (One  mile 
north  of  Jennerstown  on  Rt.  985) 
(Tfel.  814/629-5545) 
Dale  Moon,  R.  1       (Tfel.  814/629-7268) 


CHAMBERSBURG  (David  Manges) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (64) 
315  S.  Edwards  Ave.,  17201 

(Tfel.  717/264-3767) 
Mrs.  Barbara  Poe  (church  address) 


CONEMAUGH  (Thomas  E.  (Joosens) 

Conemaugh  Grace  Brethren  Church  (64) 
Corner  of  Second  and  Oak  Sts.  (All  mail 
to  115  Oak  St.,  15909) 
(Parsonage  Tfel.  814/539-5333) 
Mrs.  William  Gillespie,  278  Ross  Ln. 
15909-1989       (Tfel.  814/322-4558) 


DUNCANSVILLE  (John  E.  Gregory) 

Leamersville  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(192) 
14  Donnertown  Ln.,  16635  (Four  mile 

south  of  Duncansville  on  old  U.S. 

220)       (Tfel.  814/695-3739) 
Mrs.  Kathie  Smith,  R.  1,  Box  336,  Ei, 

Freedom,  16637 

(Tfel.  814/695-5966) 


ELIZABETHTOWN  (Daniel  Eshleman) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (223) 
305  Anchor  Rd.,  17022 

(Tel.  717/367-1281) 
Mrs.  Carol  Barger,  440  Hillside  Aval 
(Tfel.  717/367-3755) 


EMMAUS  (William  Crabbs) 

Southern  Lehigh  Valley  Grace  Bretb 

Church  (10) 
3333  Lehigh  St.,  (All  Mail  to:  170  E.' 

Main  St.,  Macungie,  18062) 
Mrs.  Sherri  Picard,  Apt.  P2F,  Living, 

and  24th,  Allentown,  18104        ^ 

(Tfel.  215/776-1608) 


EPHRATA  (Mark  E.  Saunders  and  Robe 
D.  Kern) 
Ephrata  Area  Grace  Brethren  Chur. 

(122) 
62  Hahnstown  Rd.  (All  mail  to:  P.O.; 
144,  17522) 
(Tfel.  717/738-1109) 
Mrs.  Glenn  Burkholder,  R.  2,  Box  7 
(Tfel.  717/859-2240) 


EVERETT  (Timothy  Boal) 

Community  Grace  Brethren  Churcl 

(124) 
P.O.  Box  63,  Everett,  15537 

(Tfel.  814/652-5405) 
Jeff  Troutman,  R.  3,  Box  476 


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EVERETT  (John  Ibwnsend) 

Everett  Grace  Brethren  Church  (11 
14  W  Main,  15537      (Tel.  814/652- 
Charlie  Wright,  121  Locust  Dr., 
(Ifel.  814/652-2840) 


GREENCASTLE  (Alan  Clingan) 

Conococheague  Grace  Brethren  (12 

Meeting  at  the  Old  Train  Station,  I 

Baltimore  and  Jefferson  Sts.,  (W 

ing  address:  P.O.  Box  604,  172! 


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rRRISBURG  (Carroll  Bingaman) 
Melrose  Gardens  Grace  Brethren 

Church  (111) 
2205  Swatara  St.,  17104 

CM.  717/238-4186) 
Shirley  Winter,  998  Pieffers  Ln.,  17109 

(Tfel.  717/564-6536) 

HrBORO 

Suburban  Grace  Brethren  Church  (63) 

749  W.  County  Line  Rd.  19040 

■     (Tfel.  215/675-5818) 

\Vm.  Robertson  (Tfel.  215/672-1166) 

■i  .LIDAYSBURG 

v'icksburg  Grace  Brethren  Church  (121) 
■{.  1,  Box  555,  16648  (Four  miles  south 
of  Hollidaysburg,  off  Rt.  36  at  Brooks 
Mill)       (Tel.  814/695-4240) 
virs.  Paul  Magill,  R.  1,  Box  533 
(Tel.  814/695-2191) 


«i>EWELL  (Melvin  Van  Orman) 
Trace  Brethren  Church  of  Hopewell  (55) 
tt.  26  (two  miles  south  of  Hopewell) 

(Mailing  address:  350  Route  36 

South,  Duncansville,  16635) 

(Tel.  814/695-3855) 
Irs.  Dolores  Van  Orman,  350  Route  36 

South,  Duncansville,  16635 

lE^ERS  (Max  DeArmey) 
enners  Grace  Brethren  Church  (125) 
5546  (Rt.  601  south  of  Rt.  30) 

(Tel.  814/629-9105) 
Irs.  Delores  Flanigan,  Box  88 

(Tel.  814/629-9471) 


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STOWN 

eistown  Grace  Brethren  Church  (100) 
•30  Sunberry  St.,  15904 
(Tel.  814/266-9170) 


D  JSTOWN  (Alan  Myers) 
ihnstown  Grace  Brethren  Church  (152) 
15  Napoleon  St.,  15901 
(Tel.  814/539-7815) 
rs.  Pamela  Dukery,  558  Highland 
Ave.,  15902       (Tel.  814/539-1092) 


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STOWN  (Lyle  Sweeney) 
ke  Grace  Brethren  Church  (264) 
R.  6,  Box  185,  15909  (old  Rt.  22  at 
Mundy's  Corner)    (Tel.  814/749-8721) 
ncy  Wozniak,  R.  1,  Box  233,  Mineral 
iDt.BFbint,  15942       (Tel.  814/322-4983) 


JOHNSTOWN  (Ron  Carnevali) 

Singer  Hill  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(206) 
R.  8,  Box  121,  15909  (on  Rt.  271,  2 

miles  south  of  Rt.  22  and  Mundy's 

Corner)       (Tel.  814/322-4376) 
Opal  Stouffer,  202  Ash  St.,  Parkhill, 

15945       (Tel.  814/539-3281) 


KITTANNING  (Richard  H.  Cornwall) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  of  West 

Kittanning  (255) 
215  Arthur  St.,  16201 
(Tel.  412/543-4019) 
Sharon  Hooks,  R.  5,  424-A 
(Tel.  412/543-4030) 


KITTANNING  (Robert  L.  Burns) 

North  Buffalo  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(128) 
R.  4,  Box  39,  16201 

(Tel.  412/763-78711 
Cindy  Burns,  R.  4 

(Tel.  412/545-2702) 


LANCASTER  (William  S.  Davis) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Greater 

Lancaster  (160) 
911  Rohrerstown  Rd..  17601 

(Tel.  717/397-9991) 
Mrs.  Ruth  Ebersole,  617  Janet  Ave. 

(Tel.  717/397-6400) 


LANCASTER  (John  F.  Smith) 

Southern  Lancaster  Grace  Brethren 

Church  (149) 
300  Willow  Valley  Square,  17602 

(Tel.  717/464-2782) 
Nancy  Nelson,  729  Sherrv  Ln..  17601 
(Tel.  717/392-7595)' 


LISTIE  (Ronzil  Jarvis) 

Listie  Grace  Brethren  Church  (112) 
P.O.  Box  111,  15549  (3  miles  north  of 
Somerset  on  Rt.  281,  1  mile  east  off 
Rt.  281)       (Tel.  814/443-2365) 
Mrs.  Sallie  Graham,  R.  1,  Friedens, 
15541 


LITITZ  (Jerry  R.  Young) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Lititz  (528) 
501  W  Lincoln  Ave.,  17543 

(Tel.  717/626-2155) 
Joan  Dombach,  230  Reifsnyder  Rd. 

(TO.  717/626-6537) 


STOWN  (H.  Don  Rough) 
^erside  Grace  Brethren  Church  (255) 

4,  Box  61A,  15905 
Ifltel.  814/479-2525) 

s.  Linda  Gallus,  R.  3,  Box  222  Fair 
|St.,  15904       (Tel.  814/266-6761) 


MANHEIM  (Rick  Clark) 

Manheim  Grace  Brethren  Church  (88) 
333  E.  High  St.,  17545 

(Tel.  717/665-2334) 
Cynthia  Clark,  289  W.  Hernley  Rd. 

(Tel.  717/664-2986) 


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MARTINSBURG 

Martinsburg  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(428) 
Mulberry  and  State  Sts.,  16662 

Cltel.  814/793-2513) 
Mrs.  Gail  Bridenbaugh,  R.  1,  Box  718, 

(Tel.  814/793-3911) 


MEYERSDALE  (Larry  K.  Gegner) 

Meyersdale  Grace  Brethren  Church  (266) 
112  Beachley  St.,  15552  (on  U.S.  219) 

(Tel.  814/634-5980) 
Mrs.  Joanne  Berkley,  240  High  St. 

(Tfel.  814/634-5083) 


MEYERSDALE  (Albert  Valentine) 

Summit  Mills  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(102) 
R.R.  1,  15552  (West  of  Meyersdale,  3 

miles)       (Tfel.  814/634-8200) 
Mary  Sgaggaro 


MILROY  (Doug  Sabin) 

Milroy  Grace  Brethren  Church  (68) 
Taylor  Dr.,  Taylor  Park,  Reedsville, 

(Mailing  address:  99  Taylor  Dr., 

Reedsville,  17084)       (Del. 

717/667-6031) 
Mrs.  Vivian  Hosterman,  136  Center  St., 

17603  (Tel.  717/667-2652) 


MURRYSVILLE  (Stephan  Edmonds) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (12) 

Meeting  at  1010  Corporate  Dr.,  Export, 
(Mailing  address:  Murry  Corporate 
Park-Suite  E,  1010  Corporate  Dr., 
Export,  15632       (Tfel.  412/733-5133) 

Steve  Martin,  1042  Saybrook  Dr., 
Greensburg,  15601 
(Tfel.  412/834-2748) 

MYERSTOWN  (Luke  E.  Kauffman) 
Myerstown  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(1,041) 
430  E.  Lincoln  Ave.,  (Mailing  address: 

P.O.  Box  409,  17067) 

(Tfel.  717/866-5704) 
Sherrie  Stohler,  18  S.  Fairlane  Ave. 

(Tfel.  717/866-4010) 


NEW  HOLLAND  (Roy  Roberts) 
Grace  Brethren  (!;hurch  (218) 
415  S.  Kinzer  Ave.,  17557 

(Tfel.  717/354-9229) 
Mrs.  Dotty  Smith,  225  W.  Spruce  St., 
CVel  717/354-8205) 


PALMYRA  (Gerald  Allebach) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (64) 
799  Airport  Rd.,  17078 

(Tfel.  717/838-5447) 
Mrs.  Margaret  Allebach,  R.  3,  Box  370 
(Tfel.  717/838-3899) 


PHILADELPHIA  (Michael  Brubaker) 
First  Grace  Brethren  Church  (136) 
Oxford  Ave.  and  Knorr  St.,  19111 

(Tfel.  215/745-2799) 
Mrs.  April  Johnson,  1059  Tyson  Ava 

(Ttel.  215/742-9076) 


PHILADELPHIA  (Steve  Makofka) 
Liberty  Grace  Brethren  (8) 
2061  E.  Dauphin  St.,  19133 
(Ttel.  215/423-5308) 
John  Jurkiewicz, 
2208  E.  Huntingdon  St. 

PHILADELPHIA  (Stephen  Blake) 
Third  Brethren  Church  (39) 
Ella  and  Tioga  Sts.  (All  mail  to  204  I 

Tioga  St.  19134) 

(Tbl.  215/423-8047) 
Helen  Bothwell,  617  W.  Elkins  Ave., 

19120       (Ttel.  215/424-2215) 


PINE  GROVE  (Michael  Wallace) 

Echo  Valley  Grace  Brethren  Church  1 
17  Birch  St.,  Tremont,  17981  ' 

(Tbl.  717/695-2136) 

ROYERSFORD  (Kenn  Cosgrove) 

Tri-County  Grace  Brethren  Church  G 
(Mailing  address:  P.O.  Box  249,  1946 

CM.  215/326-5684) 
Marlene  Shugars,  161  Larchwood  Ct 
Collegeville,  19426 
CM.  215/489-3604)  | 

SOMERSET  (Bob  Parker)  J 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Somerset  ■ 

R.R.  3,  Felgar  Rd.,  15501  i, 

(Tfel.  814/445-8645)  1 

STATE  COLLEGE  (Larry  Edwards) 
Happy  Valley  Community  Grace  Brethi , 

Church  J 

P.O.  Box  498,  16804  1 

(Ttel.  814/234-8631) 


STOYSTOWN  (Larry  R.  Weigle) 

Reading  Grace  Brethren  Church  (50 
R.R.  3,  15563  (Rt.  281,  9  miles  nortl 

Somerset)  CItel.  814/234-8631) 
Mrs.  Virginia  Barron,  R.  2 


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TELFORD  (Roger  L.  Wambold) 

Ftenn  Valley  Grace  Brethren  Church  ■'!) 
320  N.  Third  St.,  18969  ■ 

CM.  215/723-5890)  | 

Christine  Allem,  155  Dietz  Mill  Rd. ) 

CM.  215/721-1513) 


UNIONTOWN  (True  L.  Hunt) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (195) 
Grace  Ln.,  15401  (off  Derrick  Ave.) 

Clbl.  412/437-3401) 
Mrs.  Gilbert  Ferree,  713  MorgantowiT- 

Clfel.  412/437-6121) 


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liSHINGTON  (Richard  H.  Battis,  Sr.) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (103) 
4  Waynesburg  Rd.,  15301 

(Ttel.  412/225-8203) 
Mrs.  Pauline  Minnear  fifel.  412/222-1268) 

rVNESBORO  (Roger  K.  Myers) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (208) 
250  Philadelphia  Ave.,  17268  (4th  St. 

and  Philadelphia  Ave.) 

(Tfel.  717/762-5826) 
Mrs.  Joyce  Fitz,  16  S.  Grant 

(Tfel.  717/762-6907) 

MDBER  (Michael  A.  Ocealis) 
5hade  Grace  Brethren  Church  (15) 
t242  Dark  Shade  Dr.,  15963 

Obi.  814/467-4578) 
Cheryl  Black,  1333  Hillsboro  Rd. 

(Tfel.  814/467-7188) 

«f  GHTSVILLE  (Leslie  D.  Nutter) 
iusquehanna  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(92) 
:.  2,  Box  99,  17368 
Cltel.  717/252-1233) 

X.  K  (Daniel  White) 
trace  Brethren  Church  (133) 
61  N.  Newberry  St.,  17404 

(Tfel.  717/843-7284) 
acquelyn  Aby,  1005  N.  (3eorge  St. 
(Tfel.  717/854-4005) 

5)UTH  CAROLINA 

If  N  (Steve  W.  Taylor) 
race  Brethren  Church  (136) 
i2  Tklatha  Church  Rd.,  29803 
(Tfel.  803/649-3967) 
lil  Clepper,  3  Glencoe  Ln. 
J.    j  (Tfel.  803/648-2544) 

N(:RSON  (Donald  J.  Soule) 
ace  Brethren  Church  (50) 
03  Whitehall  Rd.,  29625 
(Anderson  178,  exit  off  1-85) 
(Tfel.  803/224-7330) 
:  s.  Don  Soule,  Rt.  11,  Box  274 
(Tfel.  803/225-6844) 

31 MBIA  (James  Jackson) 
( rolina  Grace  Brethren  Church  (14) 
Iv  Box  2025,  Irmo,  29063 
(  esently  meeting  at  Friarsgate  Park 
Recreation  Center,  Chadford  Rd,  Irmo) 
..      (Tfel.  803/732-3029) 


NNESSEE 


)h  SON  CITY  (Michael  Fortier,  Sr.) 
I  ace  Brethren  Church  (34) 
!3  Sunset  Dr.,  37604 
(Tfel.  615/282-5513) 


TELFORD  (Mike  Wingfield) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (142) 
R.  1,  Box  431,  37690  (Hwy.  11-E,  6 

miles  west  of  Jonesboro) 

(Tfel.  615/257-2880) 
Mrs.  Evelyn  Henry,  R.  6,  Jonesborough, 

37659       (Tfel.  615/753-3855) 


TEXAS 


AUSTIN  (Fenton  McDonald) 
Calvary  Bible  Fellowship 
Pflugerville,  78660 
(Mailing  address:  P.O.  Box  1489, 
512/251-0332) 


(Tfel. 


FORT  WORTH 

Grace  Fellowship  Church 

Meeting  at  1244  Karla  Dr,  Hurst  (Mail- 
ing address:  1209  Princess  Ln., 
Hurst,  76053)       (Tfel.  817/282-6593) 

LONGVIEW  (John  W.  Mayes) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (73) 
800  Doyle  St.,  75601 

(Tfel.  903/753-4912  or  903/753-8133) 
Joyce  Roden,  135  Lincoln  Way,  75603 

(Tfel.  903/643-3759) 

McALLEN  (Robert  Soto) 

McAllen  Grace  Brethren  Church  (10) 
4206  N.  23rd  St.,  78504 

(Tfel.  512/686-5757) 
Mrs.  Bernice  Intermill  (acting  secy.), 

R.l,  Box  51,  Lot  925,  Alamo,  78516 

(Tfel.  512/783-7016) 


VERMONT 


IRASBURG  (Scott  M.  Libby) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (53) 
Rt.  14,  S.  of  Coventry  near  Jet.  R.  5  and 
14  (Mailing  address:  P.O.  Box  41, 
Coventry,  05825 
(Tfel.  802/754-2363) 
Monica  Libby,  church  address 

ISLAND  POND  (Robert  Kulp) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (69) 
Rt.  105  (west  of  town)  (Mailing  address: 
P.O.  Box  432,  05846) 
(Tfel.  802/723-4785) 
Claude  Marcoux     (Tfel.  802/723-5942) 


VIRGINIA 


ALEXANDRIA 

(Note:  See  listing  Tfemple  Hills,  MD) 

BOONES  MILL  (Ralph  Miller) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (32) 
State  Rte.  739  (Mailing  address:  R.  1, 

Box  84,  24065)       (Tfel.  703/334-5798) 
Mrs.  Vivian  Young  (Tfel.  703/334-5679) 


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BUENA  VISTA  (Paul  Fink,  Interim) 
First  Brethren  Church  (315) 
100  E.  29th  St.,  24416 
(Tel.  703/261-6425) 

COVINGTON  (Dan  Gillette) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (134) 
2507  S.  Carpenter  Dr.,  24426 

(Tel.  703/962-9541) 
Gary  Malcom,  214  E.  Trout  St. 

(Tel.  703/962-4360) 

FORT  VALLEY  (Hugo  Ronk) 
Trinity  Brethren  Church  (15) 
Mrs.  Ruth  Corman,  112  North  River 
Dr.,  Woodstock,  22664 
(Tel.  703/459-5115) 

LYNCHBURG  (Brad  Kelley) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (8) 
Meeting  at  100  Timheroak  Ct.,  B-1 
(Mailing  address:  P.O.  Box  11272, 

24506)       (Tel.  804/528-3944) 
Brenda  Firebaugh,  7106  Richland  Dr, 
24502       (Ttel.  804/237-2587) 

RADFORD  (Lester  W.  Kennedy) 

Fairlawn  Grace  Brethren  Church  (83) 
R.  4,  Box  275,  24141 
(Tbl.  703/639-1245) 
Arleta  Boyd,  30  Brandon  Rd. 
(Tbl.  703/639-0975) 

RICHMOND  (David  Kowalke) 

Fellowship  Grace  Brethren  Church 
P.O.  Box  29753,  23229 
(Ibl.  804/360-1433) 


ROANOKE  (Nathan  Leigh)  I 

Ghent  Grace  Brethren  Church  (200)    ' 
1511  Maiden  Ln.,  S.W.,  24015  (Wasem 

Ave.  and  Maiden  Ln.,  S.W.) 

(Tel.  703/345-2788) 
Mrs.  Doris  Greenwood,  3522  Greenlar 

Ave.,  N.W.,  24012  (Tel.  703/362-347 

ROANOKE  (Don  Eshelman) 

Patterson  Memorial  Grace  Brethren 

Church  (191)  - 

5512  Rollins  Rd.  (Mailing  address:  Pj 

Box  7649,  24019)  (Tel.  703/362-03£ 
Mrs  T^nya  Webster, 
4714  Pennsylvania  Ave.,  N.E. 


ROANOKE  (George  Traub) 

Washington  Heights  Grace  Brethren  i 

Church  (85) 
3833  Michigan  Ave.,  N.W.,  24017 

(Tel.  703/366-7040) 
Jackie  Pace,  2919  Neil  Dr.,  N.W.  240) 

(Tel.  703/562-0115) 

SALEM  (Ralph  Morgan) 

Wildwood  Grace  Brethren  Church  (7! 
2222  Wildwood  Rd.,  24153  (Tkke  exit 

off  1-81,  turn  left  at  stop  sign) 

(Tbl.  703/387-3723) 
Mrs.  Loretta  Kennedy,  1734  Pexton  . 

(Tel.  703/986-0110) 

TROUTVILLE  (Charles  L.  Young) 
Grace  Bible  Brethren  Church  (31) 
Co.  Rt.  651,  P.O.  Box  367,  24175 
Mrs.  Betty  Dobbins,  R.  4,  Box  467 
(Tel.  703/992-3780) 


RICHMOND  (Wayne  L.  Hannah) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (131) 
Robious  and  Cranbeck  Rds.,  23235  (near 
Rt.  60  southwest  of  Richmond) 
(Tel.  804/272-9000) 
Bob  Smith,  7932  Epic  Rd. 

RINER  (Carl  D  Ratcliffe) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (63) 
R.  8,  (Three  miles  south  of  Riner)  (Mail- 
ing address:  P.O.  Box  87,  24149) 
(Tel.  703/382-7571) 
Mrs.  Linda  Snavely,  3794  Five  Points 
Rd.       (Tbl.  703/382-8394) 

ROANOKE  (Fred  Devan) 

Clearbrook  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(111) 
5922  Brethren  Rd.  (4  miles  south  of  Rt. 

419),  24014       (Tel.  703/774-1265) 
Mrs.  Molly  Simmons,  5677  Yellow 
Mountain  Rd.       (Tel.  703/774-9680) 

ROANOKE  (G.  Douglas  Witt) 

Garden  City  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(88) 
3504  Bandy  Rd.,  24014 

(Tel.  703/427-0103) 
Eldon  Grubb,  5183  Yellow  Mtn.  Rd., 

S.E.,  Lot  62,  (Tel.  703/982-5549) 


VIRGINIA  BEACH  (Michael  Johnson) 
Grace  Chapel  (89) 
1725  Salem  Rd.,  23456 

(Ibl.  804/471-5148) 
Gaynelle  Day,  3836  Jousting  Arch 
(Tbl.  804/471-3446) 

WILLIS 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (17) 

R.R.  3,  Box  138,  24380  (State  Hwy. 

one  mile  off  St.  Hwy.  799) 

(Tel.  703/593-3693) 
Don  Hall,  R.  2,  Box  347 A,  Boones  l! 

24065       (Tel.  703/593-3693) 


WINCHESTER  (Kim  G.  Robertson) 
Blue  Ridge  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(138) 
R.  4,  Box  501-T  (Vi  mile  west  of  Wa  i 

Plaza  on  Cedar  Creek  Grade),  2  | 
(Tel.  703/667-9399) 
Don  Gregory,  R.  1,  Box  157-A,  Clef 

brook,  22624       (Tel.  703/667-5C 


WINCHESTER  (Bichard  Bell) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (206) 
645  Berryville  Ave.,  22601 

(Tbl.  703/662-6360) 
Nancy  Bell,  1425  Williams  Dr. 

(Tbl.  703/662-6189) 


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iLDENDALE  (Gregory  M.  Howell) 
Community  Grace  Brethren  Church  (35) 
1180  S.  Roosevelt  St.,  98620 
)     (Tfel.  509/773-3388) 
Mrs.  Miriam  Short,  2769  Hwy.  142 
flbl.  509/773-4146) 

■  VNDVIEW  (Dwight  Cover) 
Jrace  Brethren  Church  (132) 
111  W.  Third  St.,  98930 

(Tel.  509/882-3439) 
lita  Harper,  303  Avenue  "D" 
Cftl.  509/882-1479) 


IctRAH  (Charles  H.  Winter) 
iarrah  Grace  Brethren  Church  (92) 
.701  N.  Harrah  Rd.  (Mailing  address: 
■    P.O.  Box  69,  98933) 

(Tel.  509/848-2609) 
Irs.  Carol  Johnson,  9290  Branch  Rd. 

(Tel.  509/848-2661) 


ET  I  Jack  Rants) 

race  Brethren  Church  of  Kent  (207) 
■11135  S.E.  232nd,  98031 
(Tfel.  206/854-4248) 
arraine  Nystrand,  23224  100th,  S.E. 
(Tel.  206/852-7475) 


(TON 

race  Brethren  Church  (66) 

ifth  and  B.  Sts.  (Mailing  address:  Box 

216,  98935)       (Tbl.  509/894-4477) 
rs.  Dianne  Artz,  P.O.  Box  365 

(Ttel.  509/894-4266) 


».E  VALLEY  (Bob  Gentzel) 
■ace  Bible  Fellowship  Grace  Brethren 

Church  (18) 
eeting  at  the  Lake  Wilderness  Elem. 

Sch.  24216  Witte  Rd.  S.E.  (Mailing 

address:  P.O.  Box  916,  98038) 

(Tel.  206/432-1818) 
.  dy  Miller,  25505  217th  Ave.  S.E. 

(Tbl.  206/432-3677) 


USER  (Chariie  Mitchell) 

•'immunity  Grace  Brethren  Church  (50) 

32  Sheridan  Ave.,  99350 

I  Tel.  509/786-1675) 

s.  Alta  Ball,  R.  2,  Box  2283-B 

(Tel.  509/973-2781) 


SUNNYSIDE  (Ray  Feather) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (200) 
Seventh  and  Franklin  (Mailing  address: 
P.O.  Box  87,  98944) 
(Tfel.  509/837-6096) 
Cindy  Allen,  3671  Sheller  Rd. 

TOPPENISH  (Greg  Stamm) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (82)  ' 

507  S.  Juniper  St.,  98948 

(Tfel.  509/865-4007) 
Jean  Henriksen  (Tel.  509/829-5364) 

YAKIMA  (J.  Paul  Brook) 

Grace  Brethren  Church  (44) 
904  S.  26th  Ave.,  98902 

(Tfel.  509/453-3720) 
Mrs.  Earl  Dekker,  3505  Emma  Lane, 
90803       (Tfel.  509/248-0558) 

WEST  VIRGINIA  _ 


CROSS  LANES  (E.  "Zeke"  Young) 

Cross  Lanes  Grace  Brethren  Church  (20) 
5386  Big  Tyler  Rd.  (Mailing  address: 

P.O.  Box  7571,  25356)  meeting  at  the 

TVler  Mtn.  V.F.D.  Community  Bldg. 

(tfel.  304/776-1355) 
Phillip  Scott,  2  Graystone  Est.,  Pinch, 

25071 


GRAFTON  (Joseph  E.  Nass) 

First  Grace  Brethren  Church  (112) 
45  W.  Saint  Charles  St.,  26354 

(Tfel.  304/265-0043  or  265-0048) 
Kay  Mayfield,  R.  3,  Box  98 

(Tfel.  304/265-5392) 

MARTINSBURG  (Carl  A.  Baker) 

Rosemont  Grace  Brethren  Church  (148) 
117  S.  Illinois  Ave.,  25401 

(Tfel.  304/267-6330) 
Mrs.  Mary  Blair,  577%  Rock  Cliff  Dr. 

(Tfel.  304/267-8062) 

PARKERSBURG  (Richard  Placeway) 
Grace  Brethren  Church  (87) 
1610  Blizzard  Dr.,  Rt.  14  S.,  26101 

(Tfel.  304/422-5390) 
Wayne  Meadows,  church  address 

VIENNA  (F.  Eugene  Wall) 

Community  Grace  Brethren  Church  (15) 
(Mailing  address:  P.O.  Box  5284, 
26105) 

Jennie  (Jeibig,  25  Meadowcrest, 
Parkersburg  26101 
(Tfel.  304/422-7687) 


:  ANE  (George  Christie) 

:  jkane  Valley  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(30) 
:  12407  16th  Ave.,  99216 

(Tfel.  509/924-9575) 
I  ry  Roush,  E.  2707  DeSmet.  99202 

(Tfel.  509/534-7359) 


WYOMING 


CHEYENNE 

First  Brethren  Church  (12) 

Meeting  in  homes  (10  a.m.)  Information: 

call  307/632-0613  (Mailing  address: 

P.O.  Box  5838,  82003) 


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Directory  of  Grace  Brethren  Ministers 


List  of  ministers  approved  by  District  Conferences  of  the  Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren  Chur( « 
giving  name,  address,  telephone  number,  and  church  membership.  Men  listed  are  ordained,  ui  ss 
an  (L)  follows  name,  indicating  licensed.  Name  in  parentheses  following  minister  is  wife's  st 
name. 

Names  marked  with  an  asterisk  (*)  are  names  submitted  by  the  National  Fellowship  of  G  i 
Brethren  Ministers,  indicating  membership.  Membership  requirements  are  contingent  on  y 
ment  of  annual  dues. 

The  list  is  for  information  purposes  only  and  does  not  constitute  official  status.  Its  accL  ;^ 
is  dependent  upon  information  supplied  to  the  Brethren  Missionary  Herald  Co. 


ABSHIRE*,  J.  DONALD  (Colleen) 

R.  1,  Box  84,  Boones  Mill.  VA  24065 

(Tel.  703/334-5798) 
Assoc.  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

AEBY*,  JOHN  M.  (Joan) 

3404  Kennedy  Ln.,  Lot  No.  233, 

Waterloo, 

LA  50701       (Ttel.  319/296-3331) 
Denver,  CO,  church 

AHERN*,  JERRY  (Dottie) 

1751  W.  Citracado  Pkwy.  No.  235, 

Escondido,  CA  92029 
Evangelism  and  Pulpit  Supply 
Simi  Valley  church 

ALLAN*,  DANIEL  (Holly) 

206  Sharon  Ave.,  Ashland,  OH  44805 

(Tel.  419/289-8878) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

ALLEBACH*,  GERALD  (Margaret) 
R.  3,  Box  370,  Palmyra,  PA  17078 

(Tel.  717/838-3899) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

ALLEM*,  DAVID  (L) 

409  E.  Broad  St.,  Souderton,  PA  18964 
Telford,  PA,  church 

ALTIG*,  J.  KEITH,  D.  MIN.  (Vivian) 
13755  E.  Walnut,  Whittier,  CA 
90602       (Tbl.  213/693-8182) 
Retired  Missionary,  Brazil 
Pastor  Emeritus 
Grace  Brethren  Church 

AMUNDSON*,  LOUIS  (Madeline) 
P.O.  Box  1203,  Homer,  AK  99603 

(Tbl.  907/235-8695) 
Anchorage  (Greatland)  church 

ANDERSON*,  R.  DARRELL  (L)  (Irene) 
3020  Newtown  Rd.,  No  20,  Placerville, 

CA  95667       (Tbl.  916/622-2015) 
Placerville  church 


ANGLE*,  ROY  (L) 

100  Langley  Rd.,  Olton,  Solihull,  B8 

7HD  England 

(Tbl.  (011-44)  21.708.1539) 
Missionary,  England 
Waynesboro,  PA,  church 

ARENOBINE*,  ROBERT  D.  (Joy) 

7619  Regina  Dr.,  Fort  Wayne,  IN  46 

(Tbl.  219/493-2841) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

ARGUETA*,  RODRIGO 

do  Iglesia  de  Los  Hermanos  Vivos  ( 

Christo,  Paramount 
5885  Downey  Ave.,  Long  Beach,  CA 

90805 
Paramount  church 


ARMENT*,  ALAN  (L)  (Cheryl)  J 

51  W.  Lincoln  Ave.,  Lititz,  PA  1754: 

(Tbl.  717/627-0531) 
Associate  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren     i 

Church  and  Administrator,  Litit 

Christian  School 

i 

ARRINGTON*,  A.  HAROLD  (Dorothy)    i 

315  South  Ave.,  Apt.  12,  Tkllmadgel 

44278       (Tbl.  216/633-9272) 
Pastor,  Ellet  Grace  Brethren  Churc 
Akron 


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ASHMAN*,  CHARLES  H.  (Frances) 
Box  386,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590  \ 

(Tbl.  219/267-5566) 
FGBC  Coordinator,  (Tbl.  219/269-15; 
Winona  Lake  Church 


ASHMAN*,  ROBERT  A.  (Bernice) 
602  Chestnut,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46 

(Tbl.  219/267-7588) 
Pastor,  Columbia  City,  EM,  Grace 
Brethren  Church 


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ATKINS*,  DAVID  (L)  (Joyce) 

1909  Sandy  Ct.,  Mansfield,  OH  4411^ 

(Tbl.  419/756-2993)  jj 

Pastor,  Lexington  Grace  Brethren  i 

Church 


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;USTIN*,  GARY  (Jean) 
'    9390  W.  Thompson  Rd.,  R.l,  Lake 
Odessa,  MI  48849 
("Ifel.  616/693-3002) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

LISTIN",  GORDON  L.  (Charlotte) 
200  Sixth  St.,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

(Tfel.  219/269-2507; 

office,  219/267-5161) 
Technical  Coordinator,  Grace  Brethren 

Foreign  Missions 
Winona  Lake  church 

'EV,  TOM  (Sandra) 
100  Homestead  Dr.,  Lititz,  PA  17543 

(Tfel.  717/627-4113) 
Church  administrator,  Lititz  church 


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l;ER*,  SAMUEL  S.  (Betty  Ann) 
,H.  C.  62,  Box  640,  Dryhill,  KY  41749 

(Ttel.  606/672-2520) 
Pastor,  Victory  Mountain  Grace 
Brethren  Chapel 

EILEY*,  STEVE  (L)  fWilma) 
Guamini  6498,  1875  Wilde,  Buenos 

Aires,  Argentina,  S.A. 

(Tfel.  (011-54)  1.254.1438) 
Missionary,  Argentina 
Warsaw,  IN,  church 

B<ER*,  BRUCE  (Marcella) 
:■  63  Coach  Ln.,  Newburgh,  NY  12550 
(Tfel.  914/564-2567) 
director.  Northern  Frontier  Camp 
3oswell,  PA,  church 

S..CER*,  CARL  A.  (Donna) 

*36  New  York  Ave.,  Martinsburg,  WV 
25401       (Tfel.  304/263-2272) 
^ij,  ^cStor,  Rosemont  Grace  Brethren 
tftJ    Church 


ILOW,  BRUCE  (L)  (Christi) 
l04  5th  St.,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 
(Tfel.  219/267-7286) 
ean  of  Students,  Grace  College 
Winona  Lake  church 

W,  ROB  (L) 

407  W  7th  St.,  Waterloo,  lA  50702 
Waterloo  church 

<HILL',  CHARLES  W.  (Lauretta) 

31  E.  Third  St.,  Perrysville,  OH  44864 

(Tfel.  419/892-3408) 
t'adenton,  FL,  church 


BATTIS*,  RICHARD  H.,  Sr.  (Carolyn) 
10  Waynesburg  Rd.,  Washington,  PA 

15301       (Tfel.  412/228-7412) 
I^stor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

BAUM*,  F.  ARCHER  (Eileen) 

7105  Arillo  St.,  San  Diego,  CA  92111 

(Tfel.  619/277-4992)  t 

Retired 
San  Diego  church 

BAUMAN*,  PAUL  R.,  D.D.  (Aldine) 

809  Gordon  St.,  Longview,  TX  75603 

(Tfel.  903/758-8875) 
Conference  Speaker 
Longview  church 

BEARINGER',  E.  H.  (L)  (Elaine) 
1200  Aurora  Blvd.,  No.  150-B, 

Bradenton,  FL  34202 

(Tfel.  813/747-2324) 
Pulpit  Supply 
Bellflower,  CA,  church 


BEAVER*,  S.  WAYNE,  D.D.  (Dorothy) 
P.O.  Box  1531,  McCall,  ID  83638, 

(Tfel.  208/634-7403)  (Winter  Address: 
9350  Bolsa  Ave.,  #40  Westminster, 
CA  92683) 
Professor  Emeritus,  Grace  Schools 
Winona  Lake,  IN,  church 

BECKER*,  CHRISTIAN  J.  (L)  (Marion) 
RO.  Box  323,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

(Tfel.  219/269-4457) 
Pastor,  Paul's  Chapel  Church,  Winamac 
Annual  Fund  Director,  Grace  Schools 
Warsaw  church 


BEESON,  JOSEPH  (L) 

c/o  Community  (jrace  Brethren  Church 
7260  S.  State,  Rt.  48,  Union,  OH  45322 
Union  church 


BELCHER*,  DAVID  (Denise) 

23831  Via  de  Gema  Linda,  Murrieta, 

CA  92362      (Tfel.  714/677-2656) 
La  Verne  church 

BELL*,  JAY  (Jan) 

3909  Senasac  Ave.,  Long  Beach,  CA 

90808       (Tfel.  213/421-9038) 
Missions  Pastor, 
Grace  Brethren  Church,  Long  Beach 

BELL*,  RICHARD  E.  (Nancy) 

1425  Williams  Dr.,  Winchester,  VA 

22601       (Tfel.  703/662-6189) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 


[LETT*,  ROGER  F. 

feS  N.  Miami  Ave.,  Sidney,  OH  45365 
(Tfel.  513/498-7572) 
nsfield  (Grace)  church 


BELOHLAVEK*,  ROBERT  (Lois) 

239  Rosslyn  Ave.,  Columbus,  OH  43214 

(Tfel.  614/848-8456) 
Columbus,  OH,  (Grace)  church 


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BELTON*,  JAMES  O.  Jr.  (Sibylle) 
Am  Herrengarten  12, 
7712  Blumberg,  Germany 
Missionary  to  Germany 
Winona  Lake,  IN,  church 


BENZIE*,  MARK  J.  (L)  (Trudy) 

112  S.  Mill  St.,  Lexington,  OH  44904 

(Tbl.  419/884-3284) 
Pastor,  Maranatha  Grace  Brethren 
Church 


BERKEMER*,  CHARLES  F.  (L)  (Margaret) 
10331  Woodstead  Ave.,  Whittier,  CA 

90603       (Tel.  213/947-1479) 
Retired 
La  Mirada  church 


BETZ*,  RUSSELL  W.  (Kay) 

604  N.  Main  St.,  Leon,  lA  50144 

(Tel.  515/446-7397) 
Pastor,  Leon  Brethren  Church 


BICKEL',  KENNETH  (Doris) 

312  6th  St.,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

(Tbl.  219/267-7253) 
Instructor  of  Pastoral  Ministries,  Grace 

Theological  Seminary 
Leesburg  church 

BINGAMAN*,  CARROLL  J.  (Betty) 

2231  Swatara  St.,  Harrisburg,  PA  17104 

(Tfel.  717/236-4909) 
Pastor,  Melrose  Gardens  Grace  Brethren 

Church 


BITNER*,  ROBERT  O.  (L)  (Nona) 

752  Summit  Ave.,  Hagerstown,  MD 

21740       (Tbl.  301/733-5084) 
Hagerstown  (Calvary)  church 

BLAKE*,  STEPHEN  (Ruth) 

4743  "A"  St.,  Philadelphia,  PA  19120 

(Tel.  215/329-1414) 
Pastor,  Third  Brethren  Church 

BOAL*,  TIMOTHY  (%mmy) 

R.  3,  Box  116,  Everett,  PA  15537 

(Tel.  814/652-6228) 
Pastor,  Community  Grace  Brethren 

Church 


BOEHM*,  RONALD  E.  (Chery) 

1410  Meadowlawn  Dr.,  Macedonia,  OH 

44056       (Tfel.  216/467-6123) 
Pastor,  Macedonia  Western  Reserve 
Grace  Brethren  Church 


BOWLIN*,  DONALD  (Glenna) 

489  Chippewa  Dr.  S.W.,  Rio  Rancho,  NW 

87124       (Tel.  505/891-9431) 
Pastor,  La  Mesa  Grace  Brethren  Churcl 

BOWMAN*,  EDWARD  D. 

Grace  Village,  P.O.  Box  337,  Winona 

Lake,  IN  46590     (Tel.  219/372-6237' 
Retired 
Warsaw  church 


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BOYER*,  JAMES  L.  Th.D.  (Velma) 

308  Sunset  Dr.,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46l 

(Tel.  219/267-6769) 
(Winter  address:  800  E.  6th  St., 

Englewood,  FL  34223) 

(Tfel.  813/474-3303) 
Professor  Emeritus,  Grace  Schools 
North  Port,  FL,  church 

BRICKEL*,  CLAIR  E.  (Martha) 
14319  Brookville-Pyrmont  Rd., 
Brookville  OH  45309 
(Tfel.  513/833-3630) 
Pulpit  Supply 
Brookville  church 

!( 

BROOK*,  JOHN  PAUL  (L)  (Sue)  , 

910  S.  27th  Ave.,  Yakima,  WA  98902  1 ' 
(Tfel.  509/453-6695)  I 

Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church  ||l){ 

BROWN*,  DENNIS  R.  (L)  (Chris) 
17415  Gerritt,  Cerritos,  CA  90701 

(Tfel.  213/404-0938) 
Superintendent,  Greater  Long  Beach    ^^ 

Christian  Schools 
Los  Altos  church 


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BROWN,  JEFFREY  H.  (L)  (Joyce)  fcli 

6204  Newberry  Rd.,  Apt.  304, 

Indianapolis,  IN  46256 
Indianapolis  (Northeast)  church 

BROWN*,  KENNETH  J.  (Margie) 

1415  Crest  St.,  Reynoldsburg,  OH  4: 

(Tfel.  614/860-9183) 
ftistor,  East  Side  Grace  Brethren 

Church  P'S; 

BROWN*,  RICHARD  (Joan)  _,  . 

8222  Somerdale  Ln.,  La  Palma,  CA'W^'' 

90623       (Tel.  714/828-7726) 
Principal,  Brethren  Elementary  Scltalli'iE 
Long  Beach  (Grace)  church  Bi)j{  | 

BRUBAKER*,  CLAIR  D.  (Ruth) 

201  Killian  Rd.,  Akron,  OH  44319 1 

(Tel.  216/644-6137) 
Cuyahoga  Falls  church 


BOWLAND*,  RON  (Ruth) 
R.  2,  Peru,  IN  46970 
(Tfel.  317/472-2368) 
Pastor,  Peru  Brethren  Church 


BRUBAKER*,  MICHAEL  P.  (Margery) 
822  Knorr  St.,  Philadelphia,  PA  ISl 

(Tfel.  215/745-6021) 
Pastor,  First  Grace  Brethren  Churiil 


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RYANT*,  JOHN  E.  (Janie) 
;  5  Northgate  Dr.,  Mt.  Vernon,  OH  43050 
(Tfel.  614/393-3537) 
ftstor,  Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Mt 
Vernon 

JCKINGHAM-,  DON  (L)  (Gay) 

^^^PoP^"'^^*"  *^'<^n  Rd-.  Columbus,  OH 

43221       Clbl.  614/771-6138) 
Assoc.  Pastor,  Northwest  Chapel 
Grace  Brethren  Church 

l»RK*,  BILL  A.  (Imogene) 
C'' 101.68^447  Vila  dos  Cabanos,  PA 
Brazil,  S.A.  (Tfel.  (011-55)  753-il38) 
Missionary,  Brazil 
Los  Angeles,  CA,  church 

IRK*,  Kenneth  (L) 

c/o  Bellflower  Brethren  Church 
9405  E.  Flower  St.,  Bellflower,  CA 

90706  (Tfel.  213/925-6561) 
Bellflower  church 


BUTTON*,  BRUCE  L.  (Leonore) 

3333  N.  Flowing  Wells  Rd.,  No  121 
Tucson,  AZ  85705 
(Tfel.  602/293-6744) 
Representative,  International  Ministries 

to  Israel 
New  Albany,  IN,  church 

BYERS*,  GLENN  C.  (Dolores)  ' 

2691  E.  Robby  Dr.,  Warsaw,  IN  46580 

(Tfel.  219/269-1255) 
ftstor,  Sidney  Grace  Brethren  Church 

^^lof9''-.°°'^f'FP'  t'  °-  "'"•  (Cynthia) 
.,^^"°P°'"*  D""-'  Warsaw,  IN  46580 
(Tfel.  219/269-5078) 
Director  of  (Constituent  Relations,  Grace 
bchools,  Winona  Lake  church 

BYERS-,  WILLIAM  A.  (Betty) 

^^^o^H.^^"^^"  ^"'■es'  Ct.,  Marietta,  GA 

30066       (Tfel.  404/422-6087) 
Atlanta  church 


RKE*,  JOHN  P.  (Shirley) 

1434  Lyon,  Waterloo,  lA  50702 

(Tfel.  319/233-9056) 
ftstor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

RNS*,  JOHN  J.  (Inez) 

Grace  Village,  Box  337,  Winona  Lake. 

IN  46590       (Tfel.  219/372-6287) 
vVinona  Lake  church 

INS*,  RALPH  S.  (Ruth) 

^.O.  Box  284,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

(Tfel.  219/269-3223) 
'ulpit  Supply 
Terald  Bookstore 
Vinona  Lake  church 

INS*,  ROBERT  L.  (Evelyn) 

'■  f^°^  ^^'  Kittanning,  PA  16201 

(Tfel.  412/763-7871) 
^stor.  North  Buffalo  Brethren  Church 

NS*,  STEPHEN  (Cathy) 

■  k?5''  2'*2A.  Dallas  Center,  lA 

50063       (Tfel.  515/992-3798) 
istor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

IIS*,  LEE 

3X  991,  Cabazon,  CA  92230 

(Tfel.  714/849-2994) 
istor,  Cabazon  Cummunity  church 
laplain   LTC,  U.S.  Army,  Retired 
IS  Angeles  church 

■ER,  TULLY 

'  Grace  Brethren  Navajo  Ministries, 

Counselor,  NM  87018 
stor.  Cedar  Hill  Navajo  Grace 

Brethren  Church 


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CAES*,  EVERETT  N.  (Dorothv) 

i\t^^I^  t^t""?  ^'■-  Dayton,  OH  45415 
t-lkhart,  IN  church 

CARD*,  D.  CHARLES 

HHC,  1-505  PIR,  82nd  Airborne 
Division,  APO  NY,  NY  09659 
Chaplain,  U.S.  Army 
Waipio,  HI,  church 

CAREY*,  ARTHUR 

436  Poppy  St.,  Long  Beach,  CA  90805 
Long  Beach  (Grace)  church 

^^7l;«?^c:*  "'TCHELL  D.  (L)  (Susan) 
^^^°^^'"<^etwateT  Ln.,  Highland,  CA 

92346       (Tfel.  714/864  7178) 
Ristoral  Tfeam,  Orange  Grove 
Community  Church,  Redlands 

K-  »,  Box  121,  Johnstown,  PA  15909 

(Tfel.  814/322-1625) 
P&stor,  Singer  Hill  Grace  Brethren 

Church 

^'^""°LL*,  JEFFRY  A.  (L)  (Pamela) 

,2^^T^™^"  ^■'  Maumee,  OH  43537 
(Tfel.  419/537-9877) 
P&stor,  Maumee  Valley  Grace  Brethren 
Church 

CARTER*,  DONALD  F.  (Dorothy) 

''\Tfe?S3f'9623t^"'°°''  ^^  ''''' 
Retired  Chaplain,  U.S.  Army 
Long  Beach  (Grace)  church 


CASHMAN*,  EDWIN  E. 

12346  Charlwood,  Cerritos,  CA  90701 

(Tfel.  213/860-4576) 
Pastor,  Bellflower  Brethren  Church, 

Bellflower 


COHEN*,  RONALD  N.  (L)  (Bobbi) 

491  Fieldcrest  Dr.,  Willow  Street,  PA 

17584       (Tel.  717/464-4817) 
Southern  Lancaster  Grace  Brethren 
Church 


CHRISTIE*,  GEORGE  R.  (Phyllis) 

E.  309  14th,  Apt.  107-B,  Spokane,  WA 

99202       (Tbl.  509/838-4337) 
Pastor,  Spokane  Valley  Grace  Brethren 

Church 


COHEN*,  STEVE  (L)  (Sheri) 

13759  Gardenland,  Bellflower,  CA  907t 

(Tbl.  213/920-2577) 
Pastor  of  Christian  Education 
Bellflower  church 


CHRONISTER',  BRIAN 

4805  Manytell,  Anchorage,  AK  99516 
Pastor,  Grace  Community  Church 

CHURCHILL*,  JACK  B.  (Rosa) 

2758  Caulfield  Dr.,  San  Diego,  CA 

92154       (Ttel.  619/423-7903) 
Missionary,  Mexico 
Los  Alamitos  church 

CLAPHAM*,  MICHAEL  C.  (Elizabeth) 
10927  Bloomfield  Ct.,  Loveland,  OH 

45140       (Tbl.  513/677-3664) 
F^stor,  Grace  Brethren  Church, 
Cincinnati 

CLARK*,  RICK  (Cynthia) 

289  W.  Hernley  Rd.,  Manheim,  PA 

17545       (Tfel.  717/664-2986) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

CLINGAN*,  ALAN  N.  (Frances) 

P.O.  Box  604,  Greencastle,  PA  17225 
Pastor,  Conococheague  Grace  Brethren 
Church 

CLOUSE*,  ROBERT  G.  (Bonnidell) 

2122  S.  21st.,  Tferre  Haute,  IN  47802 

(Tel.  812/235-5433) 
Pastor,  First  Brethren  Church,  Clay 
City 

COBURN*,  FRANK  J.  (Marjorie) 

13025  Bluefield  Ave.,  La  Mirada,  CA 

90638       (Tfel.  213/943-0553) 
Ffestor,  Community  Brethren  Church, 

Los  Angeles 

COBURN*,  RICHARD  (Sheryl) 

6052  Haviland  Ave.,  Whittier,  CA  90601 

(Tfel.  213/696-6648) 
Los  Angeles  church 

COCHRAN*,  WILLIAM  A.,  Lt.  Col.  (Sharon) 
7701  E.  Spouse  Dr.,  No.  1,  Prescott 

Valley,  AZ  86314 

(Tfel.  602/772-1305) 
Pulpit  Supply  —  Veteran's  Affairs 

Chaplain 
Tfemple  Hills,  MD,  church 

COFFMAN*,  CLIFFORD  (Letitia) 

91-779  Fort  Weaver  Rd.,  Ewa  Beach,  HI 

96706       (Tel.  808/689-5035) 
Pastor,  Rainbow  Grace  Brethren  Church 


COLBURN*,  RALPH  J.  (Julia) 

3490  La  Jara  St.,  Long  Beach,  CA 

90805       (Tel.  213/630-2122) 
Associate  Pastor,  Pastoral  Care,  Gracej 

Church,  Los  Alamitos 

COLE*,  NEIL  (Dana) 

7408  Butterfield,  Rancho  Cucamonga,. 

CA  91730  (Tfel.  714/941-6998) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 
of  Alta  Loma 

COLLINS*,  BENJAMIN  F.  Ill  (Philinda) 
1  Hodges  Place,  Ft.  Stewart,  GA  3131 

Service  address:  CH  (Cpt.)  HHB  8 

FAR,  APO  San  Francisco,  CA 

96524-0240 

(Tfel.  011-82351-870-5666) 
U.S.  Army  Chaplain 
Simi  church 


COMBS*,  ROBERT  P.  (Julianne) 

647  Parkway  Blvd.,  Norton,  OH  4420 

(Tfel.  216/825-8966) 
Foster,  Grace  Brethren  Church 


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COOK*,  WILLIAM  "Bill  "  (L) 

c/o  Grace  Church,  3021  Blume  Dr.,  L 

Alamitos,  CA  90720 
Los  Alamitos  church 

COOPER*,  MASON  (Alma) 


204  N.  Delaware  Ave.,  Martinsbiu-g,  > 
VA  25401       (Tfel.  304/267-2039)  ' 


Pastor  /  Evangelist 
Roanoke,  VA,  (Ghent)  church 


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CORNWELL*,  RICHARD  H.  (Rosalie) 

215  Arthur  St.,  Kittanning,  PA  162*!m 


(Tel.  412/543-4019) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 


COSENTINO*,  JOE  (L) 

251  Parkway  Dr.,  East  Lake,  4409f«ffc 

(Tfel.  216/942-2404) 
Pastor,  Lake  County  Grace  Brethre 
Church,  Willoughby 


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COSGROVE*,  KENNETH  I.  (Gail) 
1706  Walnut  Ridge,  Sanatoga,  PA 

(Tfel.  215/326-5684)  _  .. 

Pastor,  Tri-County  Grace  Brethren^  JS 
Church,  Royerford 


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OURTER*,  DOUGLAS  A.  (Barbara) 
-  625  Weber,  N.E.,  North  Canton,  OH 

44720       (Tfel.  216/497-5998) 
■Vbuth  and  Music  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren 

Church 


CUSTER*,  JAMES  L.  (Triceine) 

2515  Carriage  Ln.,  Powell,  OH  43065 

Clfel.  614/881-5779) 
raster,  Grace  Brethren  Church 
of  Columbus 


DVER*,  DWIGHT  (Sherrill) 
623  E.  Second  St.,  Grandview,  WA 

98930      (Tbl.  509/882-5083) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

(VER*,  ROBERT  (Joene) 
258  Fairlawn  St.,  Smithville,  OH  44677 
Administrator,  Wooster  Christian  School 
Wooster  church 

CVlNGTON*,  CHARLES  (L)  (Eva) 
6701  Wilcox  Ave.,  Bell,  CA  90201 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church,  Cypress 

:i'LE*,  J.  TIMOTHY  (Mary) 

700  Clifton  Dr,  Hickory  Woods,  Bear, 

DE  19701       (Tfel.  302/834-1722) 
^stor,  Grace  Brethren  Church,  Newark 

;UBBS*,  WILLIAM  (Adele) 
70  E.  Main  St.,  Macungie,  PA  18062 

(Tfel.  215/965-9487) 
"astor,  Grace  Brethren  Church, 
Emmaus 

F IGEN*,  TREVOR  (Colleen) 
lauptstr  55,  7842 
iandern  1,  CJermany 
eru,  IN,  church 

F  NDALL*,  GARY  (Sherrie) 
02  College  St.,  Findlay,  OH  45840 
istor,  Findlay  Grace  Brethren  Church 

>  IE*,  CARL  E.  Ph.D.  (L)  (Marjorie) 
mo  Royalton  Ave.,  Modesto,  CA  95350 

(Tfel.  209/526-5001) 
iculty,  Modesto  Junior  College 
odesto  church 

RICHARD  (JoAnn) 
kl  Raleigh,  Galveston,  IN  46932 
J  (Ttel.  219/699-7110) 
|Stor,  North  Kokomo  Grace  Brethren 
Church 

P.U1ER,  ROBERT  D.  Th.D.  (Celeste) 
1,  Box  166,  Houston,  MN  55943 
ofessor  of  Theology,  Author,  Pastor 
irrah,  WA,  church 

U44I)   IFF*,  C.  DAYTON  (Velma) 

13  Long  Meadows  Ave.,  Roanoke,  VA 

24017 

)any,  OR  church 

is,  KENNETH  A.  (Gretchen) 
11  Calle  Campana  de  Plata,  Tucson, 
lAZ  85745       CM.  602/792-1114) 
|tor,  Silverbell  Grace  Brethren 
Church 


DANIELS*,  TERRY  (L) 

c/o  Grace  Brethren  Church  of  South 

Pasadena 
920  Fremont  Ave.,  South  Pasadena,  CA 

91030       (Tfel.  818/799-6461) 
ftistor,  Grace  Brethren  Church  of  South 

Pasadena 

DARR*,  SHIMER  (Helen) 

R.  3,  Box  92,  Meyersdale,  Pa  15552 

(Tfel.  814/634-0023) 
Caretaker  and  Overseer,  Allegheny 

Brethren  District  Youth  Camp 

(Albryoca) 
Asst.  Pastor,  Summit  Mills  Grace 

Brethren  Church,  Meyersdale 

DAUGHERTY*,  DAVE  (L)  (Karen) 
B.P  240  Bangui,  Central  African 

Republic,  Africa 
Missionary 
Columbus  (Grace),  OH,  church 

DAVIS*,  CHARLES  R.,  D.  MIn.  (Millie) 
3807  N.E,  19th  Street  Circle,  Ocala,  FL 

32670       (Tfel.  904/629-5056) 
Pastor,  Ocala  Grace  Brethren  Church 


DAVIS*,  JEFFREY  (L)  (Ann) 

1870  Florida  Ave.,  Palm  Harbor,  FL 

34683       (Tfel.  813/787-5254) 
Palm  Harbor  Grace  Brethren  Church 


DAVIS*,  JOHN  J.,  Th.D.,  D.D.  (Carolyn) 
P.O.  Box  635,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

(Tfel.  219/267-6033) 
President,  Grace  Schools 
Winona  Lake  church 

DAVIS*,  RAYMOND  H.  (Hebe) 

833  Spruce  St.,  Hagerstown,  MD  21740 

(Ttel.  301/790-2927) 
Pastor  Grace  Brethren  church 

DAVIS*,  WILLIAM  (Karen) 

2090  Broad  St.,  East  Petersburg,  PA 

17520       (Ttel.  717/560-0440) 

Pastor,  Greater  Lancaster  Grace 

Brethren  Church,  Lancaster 

DeARMEY*,  LARRY  (L)  (Vicki) 

100-D  Cours  Lafayette,  69003-Lyon, 

France       (Ttel.  (011-33)  78.95.38.44) 
Missionary,  France 
Winona  Lake,  IN,  church 


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DeARMEY*.  RICHARD  P.  (Lois) 

1963  Noble  Run  Way,  Columbus,  OH 

43229       (Tbl.  614/891-9063) 
Minister  of  Counseling 
Grace  Brethren  Church 

DELL*,  ROBERT  L.  (Marjorie) 

2225  Clover  Leaf  Rd.,  Hagerstown,  MD 

21740       (Tel.  301/582-3246) 
Minister  of  Adults  and  Visitation 
Grace  Brethren  Church 


DIVINE*,  ROBERT,  D.  MIn.  (Loretta) 
11040  Foster  Rd.,  Norwalk,  CA  90650 

Clbl.  213/868-2970) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

DIXON*,  JAMES  G.,  Jr.,  (Dorothy) 

5920  John  Adams  Dr.,  Camp  Springs, 
MD  20748  (All  Mail  to  church 
address)       (Tfel.  301/899-7945) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Greater  Washington,  Tfemple  Hills 


DELOE*,  JESSE  B.  (Gladys) 

102  Third  St.,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

(Tbl.  219/269-7925) 
Director  of  Administration,  Grace 

Brethren  Home  Missions 
Winona  Lake  church 

DENLINGER*,  NED  (L)  (Kathy) 

110  E.  North  St.,  Mason,  OH  45040 

(Tel.  513/398-4176) 
Administrator,  Cincinnati  Grace 
Brethren  Church 

DEVAN*,  FRED  W.,  Jr.,  (Margaret) 

5922  Brethren  Rd.,  Roanoke,  VA  24014 

(Tel.  703/774-5697) 
F^stor,  Clearbrook  Grace  Brethren 

Church 

DIAZ*,  JOHN  L.  LCDR  (Brenda) 

548  Ozbourn  Ave.,  Mayport,  FL  32227 
Chaplain,  U.S.  Navy 
Orlando  church 

DICE*,  LEE  H.  (Eeva) 

1909  Neal  Dr,  Wooster,  OH  44691 

(Tfel.  216/345-7826) 
Assoc,  pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

DICK*,  PAUL  E.  (Esther) 

1912  E.  Walnut  St.,  Warsaw,  IN  46580 

(Tel.  219/269-6360) 
Pulpit  supply 
Winona  Lake  church 

DICKSON*,  GROVER  J.  CDR,  (June) 

Chaplain's  Office,  NAS,  Fallon,  NV 

89406 
Chaplain,  U.S.  Navy 
Mansfield,  (Grace),  OH,  church 

DILLING*,  JOHN  R.  (Patricia) 

2207  Edmar  St.,  Louisville,  OH  44641 

(Tel.  216/875-9468) 
Pulpit  Supply,  Chaplain,  Deer  Meadow 

Campground,  Cook  Forest,  PA 
Canton  church 

DISTLER*,  SCOTT  K.  (L)  (Laura) 

28  W  Cross  St.,  Pbtsdam,  OH  45361 

(Tel.  513/947-1434) 
Youth  Pastor,  Community  Grace 

Brethren  Church,  Union 


DOUTRICH*,  MICHAEL  (L)  (Karen) 

315  Main  St.,  (Mailing  Address:  P.O. 

Box  82,  17365),  Wellsville,  PA 
Asst.  Pastor,  Hope  Grace  Brethren 
Church 

DOUTRICH*,  STEPHEN  D.  (Donna) 

419  Twin  Elm  Rd.,  Strasburg,  PA  175 

(Tel.  717/687-6792) 
Youth  Pastor  and  Director  of  C.E 

Southern  Lancaster  Grace  Brethr* 

Church 

DOWDY*,  J.  PAUL,  Sr.,  (Dortha) 
5864  Tbal  Ln.,  El  Paso,  TX  79924 

(Tfel.  915/751-5889) 
Retired  Missionary,  Argentina 
Warsaw,  IN,  church 

DUNKLE*,  JEFFREY  L.  (Ruth) 

535  Cherry  St.,  Lebanon,  PA  17042 

(Ttel.  717/272-4075) 
Minister  of  Christian  Education 
Myerstown  church 

DUNNING*,  HAROLD  L.,  D.LItt. 

(Marguerite) 

4363  Paramount  Blvd.,  Lakewood,  C 

90712       (Tel.  213/421-5727) 
Assoc.  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Churo 

Long  Beach 

DURKEE*,  SHERWOOD  V.  (Joyce) 
R.  2,  Box  225,  Butler,  TN  37640 

(Tel.  615/768-2284) 
Winona  Lake,  IN,  church 


EADY*,  KEVIN  (L)  (Jill) 

222  Gill  Ave.,  Gallon,  OH  44833 

(Tel.  419/468-1708) 
Assoc.  Pastor/Youth  &  Music,  Grace: 
Brethren  Church 


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EDGINGTON*,  ALLEN  D.  (Sharon) 

7617  Madden  Dr,  Fishers,  IN  4603*ijn 

(Tel.  317/578-8007) 
ftstor.  Northeast  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Indianapolis 


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EDMONDS*,  STEPHAN  J.  (Julie) 

745  McArthur  Dr.,  Greensburg,  PA 

15601       Clfel.  412/832-9281) 
Foster,  Grace  Brethren  Church, 

Murrysville 

EDWARDS*,  LARRY  (Darlene) 

241  E.  First  Ave.,  Lemont,  PA  (Mailing 
address:  P.O.  Box  1026,  16851) 
(Ttel.  814/234-8631) 
Pastor,  Happy  Valley  Community  Grace 
Brethren  Church 

ELWELL*,  JAMES  T.  (Cynthia) 

108  Sheffield  Lane,  Yorktown,  VA  23693 
Chaplain,  U.S.A.F. 
Columbus  (Grace)  OH,  church 

ENDERLE*,  TIM  (L) 

c/o  Grace  Brethren  Church 

8255  Worthington/Galena  Rd.  Wester- 

ville,  OH  (Mailing  address:  6675 

Worthington/Galena  Rd., 

Worthington,  OH  43085) 

(Tbl.  614/888-7733) 
Columbus  (Grace),  OH,  church 

ESHELMAN*,  DONALD  E.  (Mary) 
P.O.  Box  7649,  Roanoke,  VA  24019 
Pastor,  Patterson  Memorial  Grace 
Brethren  Church 

ESHLEMAN*,  DANIEL  S.  (Nancy) 

3395  Bossier  Rd.,  Elizabethtown,  PA 
17022       (Tfel.  717/367-7771) 

Pastor,  Elizabethtown  Grace  Brethren 
Church 


FETTERHOFF*,  DEAN  (Billie) 

406  Truth  Ave.,  Marietta,  GA  30066 

(Tel.  404/428-8738) 
Ristor,  Grace  Brethren  Church,  Atlanta 

FETTERHOFF*,  ROBERT  D.  (Roxanne) 
912  Douglas  Dr.,  Wooster,  OH  44691 

(Tbl.  216/262-1191)  ' 

Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

FINK*,  PAUL  R.,  Th.  D.  (Mary  Lou) 
R.  1,  Box  259,  Madison  Heights,  VA 

24572       (Tel.  804/384-2513) 
Prof.,  Liberty  University,  School  of 

Religion 
Buena  Vista  church 

FLORY*,  WAYNE  S.,  Ph.D.  (Jaqulyn) 
4257  Nelsonbark  Ave.,  Lakewood,  CA 

90712       (Tfel.  213/421-7269) 
Professor,  Biola  University 
Long  Beach  (Grace)  church 

FLOWERS*,  CHARLES  A.  (Maxine) 
P.O.  Box  754,  Fulton,  TX  78358 

(Tbl.  512/729-4076) 
Retired 
Roanoke  (Clesu-brook),  VA,  church 

FLUKE*,  W.  MAX  (Mary  Ellen) 
990  S.  250  E.,  Warsaw,  IN  46580 

(Tel.  219/267-3704) 
Winona  Lake  church 

FOLDEN*,  DON  (L)  (Willie) 

13423  Bechard  Ave.,  Norwalk,  CA  90650 

(Tbl.  213/863-2216) 
Pastor,  Bell  Brethren  Church,  Bell 




FAHRBACH,  JOHN  (L)  (Julie) 

4095  Williston  Rd.,  Northwood,  OH 

43619       (Tel.  419/693-0652) 
Pastor,  Trinity  Grace  Brethren  Church 

■AIRMAN*,  RICK  (Judy) 

163  Dell  view  Dr.,  Warsaw,  IN  46580 

(Tbl.  219-267-7732) 
Professor,  Grace  Theological  Seminary 
Winona  Lake  church 

ARNER,  TIMOTHY  (Sandra) 

635  Chase  Rd.,  Columbus,  OH  43214 

(Ibl.  614/431-9355) 
Missionary,  Brazil 
Columbus  (Grace),  OH,  church 

EATHER*,  RAY  I.  (Sharon) 
804  Tbylor,  Sunnyside,  WA  (Mailing 

address:  P.O.  Box  87,  98944) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  (ihurch 

ELABOM*,  Jr.,  LOREN  (L)  (Janine) 
417  W.  Water,  Berne,  IN  46711 

(Tbl.  219/589-8964) 
Assoc.  Pastor,  Bethel  Brethren  Church 


FOOTE*,  ROBERT  (Peggy) 

2314  Emerald  Dr.,  Davenport,  lA  52804 

(Tel.  319/391-7209) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

FORSYTHE*,  DOUGLAS  M.  (L)  (Debbie) 
55  W  Henderson  Rd.,  Columbus,  OH 

43214       (Tbl.  614/268-0030) 
Adult  Christian  Education 
Worthington  church 

FREDERICKS*,  JAMES  (Fran) 

Breite  Heerstrasse  76/1,  D-7260  Calw 
(Heumaden)  (3ermany 
(Tbl.  (011-49)  7051.12.552) 
Missionary,  (Germany 
Los  Alamitos,  CA,  church 

FRETZ*,  JAY  M.  (Beth) 

226  Robin  Ave..  Sebring,  FL  33872 

(Tbl.  813/382-4640) 
ftistor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

FRIESEN*,  LELAND  J.  (Janelle) 

386  Military  Blvd.,  Ormond  Beach,  FL 

32074       (Tel.  904/673-2486) 
Ormond  Beach  church 


95 


FULLER'.  CARLTON  J.  (Vivian) 
R.  2,  Box  257,  Unicoi,  TN  37642 
Chaplain.  Veteran's  Home 

(Tfel.  615  743-8136) 
Tfelford  church 


GENTZEL*,  ROBERT  (Jamie) 

30603  188th  Ave.  S.E.,  Kent,  WA 

98042      (Tfel.  206/631-7777) 
I^stor,  Grace  Bible  Fellowship  Grace 
Brethren  Church 


FUNDERBURG*,  MICHAEL  D.  Wancy) 
13626  S4th  St..  SE.  Alto.  ^^  49302 

iTel.  616  868-6151) 
ftstor.  Calvary  Grace  Brethren  Church 

FUTCH',  EARL  (L)  (Lita) 

7218  Prato  Ava.  Orlanda  FL  32819 

(Tel.  407  352-3881) 
ftstor.  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Orlando 


GEORGE*,  TIMOTHY  iKanc\i 

324  Ebenezer  Rd.,  Lebanon.  PA  17042 
(Tel.  717/273-9536)  ,; 

Minister  of  Evangelism  ] 

Grace  Brethren  Church,  Myerstown     j 

GIBSON,  J.  BRAD  (L)  (Ginger) 

CO  P.O.  Box  1234,  Dublin,  OH  43017 

(Tel.  614761-0363) 
Elder,  Northwest  Chapel  Grace 
Brethren  Church 


GALEGOR*,  STEVE  (L) 

Navajo  Ministries,  Inc.,  Counselor,  NM., 

87018 
Asst.  Superintendent.  Grace  Brethren 

Navajo  Ministries 
(joshen.  IN.  church 


GALLE'.  JOHN   Judvi 

124  Mallard  Dr..  Groton,  CT  06340 
Chaplain.  U.S.  Navy 
Bethlehem.  PA,  church 

GARBER'.  MARTIN  M.  Beverleji 
CO  P.O.  Box  588.  Winona  Lake,  IN 

46590 
Missionary,  Africa,  Retired 
Modesto,  CA  church 

GARDNER,  FRANK  (Adelaide) 

CO  Kachemak  Grace  Brethren  Church 
PO.  Box  2749.  Homer  AK  99603 

'Tel.  907  235-8213) 
I^stor.  Kachemak  Grace  Brethren 

Church 


GILBERT*.  RALPH  W.  (Nan) 

113  Woodwav  Ln..  Longview,  TX  756 

(Tel.  903759-4448) 
Professor,  LeToumeau  College 
Tour  director 
Longview  church 

GILES*,  JERRY  (Pat  I 

6918  (joldcrest  Ave.,  Long  Beach,  CA 

90815       (Tfel.  213/430-1659) 
Adult  Ministries 
Long  Beach  (Grace),  church 

GILL*,  JEFFREY  A.  (Katherine) 

361  Trov  Rd..  Delaware,  OH  43015 

(Tel.  614363-1438) 
F^stor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

GILLETTE*,  DAN  (Lois) 

115  E.  Phillip  St..  Covington.  VA  24| 

(Tel.  703  962-9541) 
Ristor.  Grace  Brethren  Church 

GILLIS*,  E.  JOHN  (Ruth) 

17645  Toakoana  Wav,  Eagle  River,  Mi. 

99577       rrel.  907  694-5331) 
Pastor.  Greatland  Grace  Brethren 

Church.  Anchorage 


GARTLAND*,  CLAIR  W.  (Elizabeth) 

457  Lvman  Ln..  Conenaaugh.  PA  15909 

(Tel.  814  322-1830) 
Pulpit  Pastor 
Conemaugh  (Pike)  chiuxh 

GASTON*.  DAVE 

3236  Easton  Rd..  Norton.  OH  44203 

(Tel.  216  825-35191 
Assoc  Pastor.  Norton  Grace  Brethren 

Church 

GEGNER*,  LARRY  K.  (Mary) 

112  Beachlev  St..  Meversdala  PA  15552 

(^onU.S.  219 1 

(Tel.  814634-8690) 
F^stor.  Meyersdale  Grace  Brethren 

Church) 


^r. 


GINGRICH*,  RAYMOND  E.,Th.D.  (Edits 
Grace  Village,  Box  337,  Apt.  255-1 

Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

(TeL  219  372-6255) 
Professor  Emeritus,  LeToumeau  CcJ 

Bible  Conference  Speaker,  Chril 

Educator 
Winona  Lake  church 

GINGRICH*.  ULYSSES  L.  _ 

70  Chipawa  Ave..  Dover.  PA  173151^.: 

(Tel.  717  292-4792) 
Pulpit  Supply 
York  church 


GLASS*,  ROY  E.,  (Arlene)  fc* 

259  N.  Second  St.,  Tipp  City.  OH  l^.T 

(Tel.  513  667-8006) 
Troy  church 


96 


ASS*,  ROY  E.,  Ill  (L)  (Carol) 

■08  S.  Clay  St.,  Troy,  OH  45373 

(Tel.  513/339-4584) 
^lastor.  Grace  Brethren  Church 

I  NWINKEL*,  DAVID  (L)  (Linda) 
2760  Luther  Rd.,  Auburn,  CA  95603 
.    (Tel.  916/823-8330) 
(lSSOC  Pastor,  Church  Administration, 
Auburn  Grace  Brethren  Church 

r  GEY',  GARY  P. 

0  Box  484,  Horsham,  PA  19044 

Tel.  215/674-5920) 
uburban  Grace  Brethren  Church, 
Hatboro 

CD*,  KENT  (Becky) 

,iB  Blvd..  de  la  Mame,  21000  Dijon, 
■'   France       (Tel.  (011-33)  80.74.09.30) 

jssionarj-,  France 

;.  Lauderdale,  FL,  church 

:DMAN*,  DAVID  (Nanc>) 
?6  Elm  St.,  Winnetka,  IL  60093 
:=  .Alamitos,  CA,  church 


IDMAN*,  MARVIN  L.  (Dorothy) 
)0  Chestnut  Ave..  Winona  Lake,  IN 

46590       (Tel.  219  269-5068) 
jtired  Missionary,  Africa 
inona  Lake  church 


13SENS,  THOMAS  E.  rMarthai 
5  Oak  St..  Conemaugh.  PA  15909 

Tel.  814539-5333) 
s;or.  Conemaugh  Grace  Brethren 
Church 


ilILL*,  DANIEL  J.  (Joan) 

'24  Wilmington  Pk..  Dayton,  OH 

45419       (Tel.  513  298-6734) 
-  :r.  Calvarj-  Grace  Brethren  Church. 

Kettering 

I  AM",  IKE  (Nanc>) 

and  Mezon  Shin  Itami  714,  Itami 

Shi.  Minami  Machi  2-1-20,  Hyogo- 

Ken  664,  Japan 

Tel.  (011-81)  727.72.7725) 
ijssionap.-.  Japan 
imerville,  OH,  church 


T*,  RICHARD  E.   Mildred) 

8,  Box  268L.  Warsaw,  EN  46580 

(Tfel.  219  372-6301) 

ice  Village.  Supt.  of  Maintenance 

nona  Lake  church 


V,  DANIEL  B.  (Nano,) 
Joao  XXin.  No.  520.  38.400 
Uberlandia.  M.G.  Brazil,  S.A. 
sionary.  (Tel.  (011-55)  61-274-9915) 
umbus  (Grace),  OH,  church 


GREENE*,  "R."  Dallas  (Debbie) 

7098  Limestone  Ln.,  Middletown,  MD 

21769       (Tel.  301  371-7390) 
F^stor.  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 

Greater  Washington  at  Frederick, 

GREGORY*,  JOHN  E.  (Betty) 

14  DonnertowTi  Ln.,  Duncansville,  PR 

16635       (Tel.  814  695-3739) 
festor,  Leamers\"ille  Grace  Brethren 

Church 

GRIFFITH*,  DAVID  (Sue) 

13A  rue  de  Strasbourg.  71200-Le 
Creusot.  France 
(Tel.  (011-33)  85.80.10.07) 
Missionary  France 
Tfelford.  PA.  church 

GRIFFITH*,  ROBERT  (Jovce) 
RO.  Box  322,  Berne,  IN  46711 

(Tel.  219589-8108) 
Ristor,  Bethel  Brethren  Church 

GRUBB*,  ELDON  E.  (L)  (Denise) 

5183  Yellow  Mt.  Rd.,  Lot  62,  Roanoke, 

VA  24014       (Tel.  703  982-5549) 
Assoc,  pastor.  Garden  City  Grace 

Brethren  Church 

GUERENA*.  MARTIN  (L)  (Cristy) 
Apdo.  Postal  No.  173,  Cuautitla 
Izcalli,  54700  Edo.  de  Mexico.  MEXICO 

(Tel.  (011-52)  5-579-9550 
Missionary-  to  Mexico 
Dublin,  OH,  church 

GUERENA*.  PHILLIP  lAmv) 

9853  Cedar  St..  Apt.  7.  Bellflower  CA 

90706       (Tel.  213  920-79561 
I^stor,  Iglesia  de  los  Hermanos  Vivos 

en  Cristo,  I^u-amount 

GUILES*.  DAVID  A.  (Sue) 

Ortega  6260.  1875  Wilde,  Buenos  Aires, 
Argentina,  S.  A. 
(Tfel.  (011-54)  1.207.9673) 
Missionary  to  Argentina 
Warsaw.  IN,  church 


GUILES*,  RONALD  A.  ilrene) 
895  S.  Wymore  Rd..  No.  907 A, 
Altamonte  Springs,  FL  32714 
(Tel.  407  869^831) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 


H 


HAAG*,  WALTER  lAlvs) 

PO.  Box  8369,  Chula  Vista.  CA  92012 
Retired  Missionarj-.  Mexico 
San  Diego  church 


97 


HABLE',  GARY  (Marie) 

4391  K  Rd.,  Bark  River,  MI  49807 

(Tel.  906/789-9066) 
F^stor,  Bay  De  Noc  Grace  Brethren 

Church 

HALBERG*,  ROY  (Andrea) 

2435  Magnolia,  La  Verne,  CA  91750 
Senior  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 


HALL*,  RALPH  C.  (Elizabeth) 

6611  Heritage  Ln.,  Bradenton,  FL 

34209       (Tfel.  813/792-4256) 
Architect  &  Professional  Engineer 

(Office:  813/792-6051) 
Interim  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

of  Bradenton 


HATCH*,  BURTON  G.  (Marie) 

7742  Long  Lake  Ct.,  S.E.,  Olympia,  A 

98503       (Ifel.  206/456-2416) 
Retired  Chaplain  (Col.),  U.S.  Army 


Pulpit  Supply 
Long  Beach  (Grace), 


CA,  church 


HAUSER*,  RAY 

Christian  Service  Center 

34-2  Wakamatsu  Cho,  Yokosuka, 

Japan  238 

Los  Altos,  CA,  church 

HAWKINS*,  GILBERT  (Rosella) 

R.  1  (Mailing  address:  P.O.  Box  33,   ' 

52316)  North  English,  lA 

(Tbl.  319/664-3568) 

Pastor  Grace  Brethren  Church 


1 


HALLER*,  WESLEY  (Virginia) 

2487  Aspen  St.,  N.E.  North  Canton,  OH 

44721       (Tfel.  216/499-8368) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church, 
Middlebranch 


HAMMERS*,  THOMAS  E.  (Mary) 
604  Chestnut  Ave.,  Winona  Lake, 

46590       (Tfel.  219/267-5977) 
Winona  Lake  church 


IN 


HANFT*,  (Rocky)  WENDELL  (L)  (Bonnie) 
18  East  Ave.,  Hagerstown,  MD  21740 
Pulpit  Supply,  Evangelistic  Ministry, 

Revival  Meetings 
Hagerstown  (Grace)  church 

HANNAH*,  WAYNE  (Gina) 

2108  Unicorn  Ln.,  Richmond,  VA  23235 

(Te\.  804/272-4413) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

HARRELL*,  RICHARD  (Kathy) 

B.R  183  Moundou,  Republic  of  the 

Chad,  Africa 
Missionary,  Chad 
Whittier  (Community),  CA,  church 

HARRIS*,  VERNON  J.  (Glyndowyn) 
104  Dianne  Cir.,  Willow  Street,  PA 

17584       (Tel.  717/464-9235) 
Assoc.  Pastor,  New  Holland  Grace 
Brethren  Church 


HARSTINE*,  RICHARD  F.  (Lucene) 

6733  Musical  Lane,  Roanoke,  VA  24018 

(Tbl.  703/774-3483) 
Minister  of  Music  and  Asst.  Pastor, 

Patterson  Memorial  Grace 

Brethren  Church 


HARTMAN*,  JOHN  (Fern) 

1908  Manzana  Rd.,  Carlsbad,  NM 

88220       (Tfel.  505/885-8772) 
Norton,  OH,  church 


HAWKINS*,  TIM  (L)  (Julie) 

Av.  DR.  Elisio  de  Moura,  443  2°  B, 
3000  Coimbra,  Portugal 
Rittman,  OH,  church 

HAY*,  CHRIS  (Dawn) 

P.O.  Box  444,  Kenai,  AK  99611 

(Tfel.  907/283-5789) 
Pastor,  Kenai  Grace  Brethren  Churc 

HAYES*,  CHRIS  A.  (Liz) 

4711  Pavalof,  Anchorage,  AK  99507 
Anchorage  church 

HEIM*,  JEFFREY  D.  "Chip" 

6777  Laird  Ave.,  Reynoldsburg,  OH 

43068 
Assoc.  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Churc 

(East  Side),  Columbus 

HEIN*,  HERMAN  H.,  Jr.  (Luella) 
2400  Miller  Dr.,  Niles,  MI  49120 

(Tfel.  616/684-8542) 
Evangelism  and  Supply  Pastor 
New  Troy  church 


HEINSMAN*,  WILLIAM  G.  (L)  (Melba)    _ 
13232  Lakeview  Dr.,  Leo,  IN  46765,* 
Director  of  TEAM  Radio-China 
(joshen,  IN,  church 

HICKEY*,  THOMAS  W.  (Laura) 

13  Place  de  la  Ferrandiere,  69003  LI 

France 

(Tfel.  72.36.35.52)Missionary,  France 
Ormond  Beach,  FL,  church 


HINKS*,  DONALD  R.  (Joan) 

12  Wade  Ave.,  (Gettysburg,  PA  1732 

(Tfel.  717/334-1282) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

ROBERT*,  DAVID  (Susan) 

5,  rue  Georges  Clemenceau,  71230 
St-Vallier,  France 
(Tfel.  (011-33)  85.58.32.50) 
Missionary 
Winona  Lake,  IN,  church 


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98 


)BERr*,  TAD  K.  (Vivienne) 
4230  Crownwood  Ave.,  Dayton,  OH 

45415       (Tel.  513/898-1689) 
Pastor,  North  Riverdale  Grace  Brethren 
Church 

iCKING*,  DONALD  G.,  Ph.D.  (Betty) 
B.P.  6924  Yaounde,  Republic  of 

Cameroon,  Africa 
Missionsiry,  Gospel  Fellowship  Assoc 
Long  Beach  (Grace),  CA,  church 

CKING*,  JIM  (Taye) 

B.P.  240,  Bangui,  Central  African 

Republic 
.Missionary,  Africa 
Winona  Lake,  IN,  church 


ICKING",  THOMAS  G.  (Ikmra) 
13918  Carpintero  Ave.,  Bellflower,  CA 

90706 
^sistant  Pastor,  Bellflower  Brethren 
Church 

I3KLEY*,  ALBERT  (Zoe  Ann) 
19840  Danville-Jelloway  Rd.,  Danville, 
■     OH  43014       (Tel.  614/599-6350) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Danville 

lOGDON*,  EARLE  C.  (Dorothy) 
Caixa  Postal  861,  66.000  Belem,  Para. 
Brazil,  South  America 
(Tfel.  (011-55)  91-231-4716) 
Missionary,  Brazil 
'  "Vooster,  OH,  church 

«  ECKER",  TERRY  DMin.  (Debbie) 
827  Rings  Rd.,  Amlin,  OH  (Mailing 

address:  P.O.  Box  68,  43002) 

(Tel.  614/771-9748) 
■astor,  Northwest  Chapel  Grace 

Brethren  Church,  Dublin 

CFARD*,  R.  JEFFREY  (L)  (Judy) 
03  E.  Prairie  St.,  Leesburg,  IN  46538 

(Tel.  219/453-3960) 
astor,  Leesburg  Grace  Brethren  Church 

SFMAN*,  PAUL  (Lvn) 

125  Riverwood  D"r.,  Auburn,  CA  95603 

(Tel.  916/888-8094) 
istor.  Auburn  Grace  Brethren  Church 


HORNER*,  GEORGE  (L)  (Judy) 

P.O.  Box  243,  Tuppers  Plains,  OH  45783 

(Tel.  614/667-6243) 
Foster,  Grace  Brethren  Church, 

Coolville 

HORNER',  J.  RICHARD  (Bettie) 

2934  Maple  Ave.,  Altoona,  PA  16601 

(Tel.  814/942-2665) 
ftistor,  First  Grace  Brethren  Church 

HOSTETLER",  DALE  C.  (L)  (Dorothy) 
504  Englewood  Place,  Yakima,  WA 

98909 

(Tfel.  509/965-6498) 
Yakima  church 

HOWARD*,  A.  L.  (Dorothy) 

1731  Brookfield.  La  Habra.  CA  90631 

(Tel.  213/691-9387) 
Retired 
LaMirada  church 

HOWARD*,  WILLIAM  E.  (Mary) 

304  Porter  Dr.,  Englewood,  OH  45322 

(Tel.  513/836-6247) 
Retired,  Pulpit  Supply 
Brookville  church 

HOWELL*,  GREGORY  M.  (Colleen) 

129  N.W.  Second  St.,  Goldendale,  WA 

98620       (Tel.  509/773-3996) 
festor.  Community  Grace  Brethren 
Church 

HOWELL*,  STEPHEN  (L)  (Sherie) 

1835  Thriftwood  Dr,  Charlotte,  NC 

28208       (Tel.  704/394-8747) 
F^stor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

HOYT*,  ALDO  (L)  (Alice) 

725  8.  Eliot  St.,  Denver,  CO  80219 

(Tel.  303/934-7876) 
Foster,  Denver  Grace  Brethren  Church 

HOYT*,  GARNER  E.  (Myna) 

235  Edgewater  Dr.  Dayton,  TN  37321 

(Tel.  615/775-6981) 
Educator  and  Missionary 
Canton,  OH,  church 

HOYT*,  HERMAN  A.,  Th.D.  (Harriet) 
101  Florentine  Dr.,  Willow  Street,  PA 

17584       (Tel.  717464-5860) 
Educator  and  Minister 
Lancaster  (Southern)  church 


UER*,  JIM(L)(Elta) 
■  S  Grace  Brethren  Church,  27938  S.E. 
Stark  St.,  Trout  dale,  OR  97060 
(Tfel.  503/661-7632) 
istor.  Grace  Brethren  Church 

I^ES*,  ROBERT  F.  (Alice) 
09  Spencer  Rd.,  Homerville,  OH 
44235       (Tel.  216  625-3375) 
stor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 


HOYT*,  LOWELL  (Rebecca) 
Box  1,  Davton,  TN  37321 

(Tel.  615775-1948) 
Everett  (Grace),  PA,  church 

HOYT*,  LYNN  iMarv) 

522  N.E.  26  Dr,  Wilton  Manors,  FL 

33334 

(Tfel.  305/568-2140) 
Pulpit  Supply  B.I.  Teacher 
Ft.  Lauderdale  church 


HOYT*,  SOLON  (Kathryn) 

R.  8,  Box  292  Va,  Warsaw,  IN  46580 

(Tel.  219/269-7215) 
Canton,  OH,  church 

HUDSON*,  ELLIOTT  "Tex"  (Betsy) 

3307  Martin  Farm  Rd.,  Johnsonville, 

TN  37601       (Tfel.  615/929-3876) 
Johnson  City  church 

HUESMANN  II*,  LOUIS  (L)  (Laurie) 
3548  Orange  Ave.,  Long  Beach,  CA 

90807  (Tfel.  213/988-0453) 
Senior  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 

Long  Beach 

HUESMANN*,  PERRY  (L) 

do  Bellflower  Brethren  Church 
9405  E.  Flower  St.,  Bellflower,  CA 

90706 
Bellflower  church 

HUGHES*,  THOMAS  D.  (Joyce) 

9310  V4  Ramona,  Bellflower,  CA  90706 

(TO.  213/920-3349) 
Pastor,  Community  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  Long  Beach 

HULETT*,  CLAYTON  (Kim) 

P.O.  Box  AC-527,  Quezon  City,  1109, 

Philippines,  (1^1.(011-63)  2-673-31-51) 
Missionary,  Philippines 
Long  Beach  (Grace),  CA,  church 

HUMBERD*,  LARRY  (Joyce) 

R.  9,  Box  110,  Hagerstown,  MD  21740 

(Tbl.  301/739-2792) 
Assoc./Youth  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren 

Church 

HUNT*,  JAMES  F.  Jr.,  (Mary) 

185  Hilltop  Dr.,  Dayton,  OH  45415 

(Tfel.  513/836-0411) 
Pastor,  Englewood  Grace  Brethren 
Church 


HUNT*,  TRUE  L.  (Lucille) 

Grace  Ln.,  Uniontown,  PA  15401 

(Tfel.  412/437-4488) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 


HURATIAK*,  DENNIS  (L)  (Trudy) 
P.O.  Box  132,  Ickesburg,  PA  17037 

(Ttel.  717/438-3068) 
Pastor,  Sherman's  Valley  Grace 
Brethren  Church 


IMMEL*,  K.  HOWARD  (June) 

510  N.  Main  St.,  London,  OH  43140 

{Te\.  614/852-1311) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 


INBODEN*,  BUZZ  (Deb) 

182  Longshore  Rd.,  Sunbury,  OH  430 

(TbI.  614/965-5392) 
Columbus  (Grace)  church 

INGWALDSON*,  LEW  (L)  (ftarl) 

5913  Hillview  Ave.,  San  Jose,  CA  951 

(Tfel.  408/225-8100)  , 

Pastor,  South  Bay  Coimnunity  Churc! 

INMAN*,  F.  THOMAS  (Geneva) 

2244  Fernwood  Dr.,  Colorado  Springs; 

CO  80910       (Tbl.  719/597-2620) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 


J 


JACKSON*,  DANIEL  (Rachel)  , 

Kolomanstr.  41,  7070  Schwaebisch 
Gmuend,  Germany 
(Tfel.  (011-49)  7171.76817) 
Missionary,  Germany 
Osceola,  IN,  church 

JACKSON*,  EDWARD  A.  (Polly) 

3612  Dublin-Granville  Rd.,  Westervi' 

OH  43081        (Ttel.  614/523-3388) 
Executive  Director,  Grace  Brethren 

International,  Church  Planting 

Consultant 
Columbus  (Grace)  church  | 

I 

JACKSON*,  G.  FORREST  (Arlene) 

172  Burgess  Ave.,  Dayton,  OH  4541 

m\.  513/275-4211) 
I^stor,  First  Grace  Brethren  Churcl 

JACKSON*,  JIM  (L)  (Sheryl) 

RO.  Box  2025,  Irmo,  SC  29063 

(Tfel.  803/732-3029) 
Pastor,  Carolina  Grace  Brethren  CH| 

JACOBSON*,  JON  RICHARD  (L)  (Marg 
7543  S.  Ogden  Wy.,  Littleton,  CO  S 

(Tbl.  303/795-8850) 
Campus  Crusade  For  Christ,  City 

Venture,  Colorado  Uplift 
Los  Alamitos,  CA,  church 

JARRELL*,  STEPHEN  (Linda)  _, 

450  Springfield  Dr.,  Woodstock,  GA 

30188       (Tfel.  404/924-4841) 
Assoc.  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Chujj 

Atlanta  ' 


100 


JARVIS*,  RONZIL  L.  (Becky) 
P.O.  Box  69,  Listie,  PA  15549 

(Tfel.  814/445-5602) 
Pastor,  Listie  Grace  Brethren  Chui 

JEAN*,  WILFRED  (L) 

do  Grace  Brethren  Church 

1800  N.W,  9th  Ave.,  Fort  Lauderda 

33311 
I^stor,  Haitian  congregation 


ItP 


INKINS*,  CHARLES  LEE  (Janis) 
Box  273,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

(Tfel.  219/267-6078) 
jHome  Missions/Military  Chaplains' 

Endorsing  Agent 
Winona  Lake  church 

I JKS',  DALE  (Dorothy) 
'455V2  Maple  Ave.,  Saratoga  Springs,  NY 
12866 

(Tbl.  518/587-1907) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

IIISEN*,  DOUGLAS  (Jacquie) 
371  N.  Thomas  Rd.,  Tbllmadge,  OH 
44278  (Tel.  216/945-7086) 

,  f'^stor,  Grace  Brethren  Church, 
'     Cuyahoga  Falls 

IE  SEN',  RICHARD  (L) 

5737  Citronella  St.,  Simi  Valley,  CA 

93063       Clfel.  805/583-1707) 
•Superintendent,  Grace  Brethren  Schools 
iimi  Valley  church 

C  RY*,  DAVID  (Susan) 
472  Maple  Dr.,  Peru,  IN  46970 

(Tbl.  317/473-4717) 
issoc.  Pastor,  Peru  Grace  Brethren 
Church 

JNSON*,  ARTHUR  G.  (L)  (Pfenny) 
60  S.E.  2nd  Ave.,  D215,  Deerfield 

Beach,  FL  33441 
>1.  305/941-5257) 
astor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

>NSON*,  GEORGE  A.  (Evelyn) 
aixa  Pbstal  861,  66.000  Belem,  Para, 
Brazil,  S.A. 

(Ibl.  (011-55)  91-226-6641) 
issionary,  Brazil 
boster,  OH,  church 

ilJSON*,  HOWARD  (L)  (Sue) 

17  Park  Ave.,  Long  Beach,  CA  90803 

(Tfel.  213/438-2621) 
isoc.  Pastor,  Grace  Community  Church 
of  Seal  Beach 

IISON',  MICHAEL  (Shirley) 
69  Marvel  Rd.,  Virginia  Beach,  VA 
23462       (Tfel.  804/463-1005) 
stor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

^  SON*,  NORMAN  (Cleo) 

1 0  Sandusky,  Ashland,  OH  44805 

(Tbl.  419/289-3712) 
I  St.  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 


ISON*,  RAYMOND  (Marilyn) 
5  W.  Kessler-Cowlesville  Rd.,  Trov, 
*1  OH  45373       (Tel.  513/335-3516) 

Ipit  Supply 
;      srton,  (Basore  Road)  church 


JONES',  A.  DUANE  (Katherine) 

18430  S.W.  Broad  Oak  Blvd.,  Aloha,  OR 

97007       (Tel.  503/642-2276) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church, 

Beaverton 

JONES*,  ALAN  (Ellen) 

P.O.  Box  63,  New  Troy  MI  49119    f 

(Tfel.  616/426-8262) 
New  Troy  church 

JONES*,  EMLYN  H.,  Th.M.,  D.D.  (Kay) 
27  Shetland  Dr.,  Hummelstown,  PA 

17036       (Tel.  717/566-3999) 
Chaplain  (Lt.  Col.),  U.S.  Army  (Ketired) 
Tfemple  Hills,  MD,  church 

JONES*,  HAROLD  G.  (Fern) 

204  W.  Broad  St.,  Souderton,  PA  18964 

(Tel.  215/723-8759) 
Minister  of  Visitation 
Telford  church 

JUDAY*,  ROBERT  H.  (Brenda) 

PO.  Box  A.C.  527,  Quezon  City  1109, 
Philippines 

(Tfel.  (011-63)  2-673-67-09) 
Missionary,  Philippines 
Lynchburg,  VA,  church 

JULIEN*,  THOMAS  (Doris) 

545  S.  Circle  Dr.  E.,  Warsaw,  IN  46580 

(Tel.  219/269-3874) 
Executive  Director,  Grace  Brethren 

Foreign  Missions 
Winona  Lake  church 

JURKE*,  RONALD  H. 

R.  5,  Kittanning,  PA  16201 

(Tel.  412/543-2208) 
Visual  Evangelist 
Kittanning  (First)  church 


K 


KAUFFMAN*,  LUKE  E.,  D.MIN.  (Sandy) 
613  Hilltop  Rd.,  Myerstown,  PA  17067 

(Tfel.  717/866-6325) 
ftistor,  Myerstown  Grace  Brethren 

Church 

KELLEY*,  GERALD  L.  (Janet) 

318  Maple  Court,  Kokomo,  IN  46902 

(Tfel.  317/453-4579) 
Kokomo  (Indian  Heights)  church 

KENNEDY*,  DAVID  W.  (Nancy) 

1325  Sunset  Rd.,  Marion,  OH  43302 

(Tel.  614/389-1095) 
I^stor,  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 

Marion 

KENNEDY*,  JAMES  M.  (Virginia) 

92-944  Palailai  St.,  No.  91,  Makakilo, 

HI  96707       (Tfel.  808/672-4542) 
Makakilo  Grace  Brethren  Church 


101 


KENNEDY*,  LESTER  W.  (Lois) 

25  Dudley  Ferrv,  Radford,  VA  24141 

(Tel.  703/639-6885) 
lister,  Fairlawn  Grace  Brethren  Church 


KONVES*,  RUSSELL  E.  (Lois) 

2650  W.  Union  Hills,  374,  Phoenix, 

85023       (Tel.  602/582-3609) 
Tucson  church 


KENT*,  HOMER  A.,  Th.D.  (Beverly) 

305  Sixth  St.,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

(Tel.  219/267-5706) 
Professor  of  New  Testament  and  Greek, 

Grace  Schools 
Winona  Lake  church 

KENT*,  WENDELL  E.  (Pat) 

R.  1,  Box  97,  Warsaw,  IN  46580 

(Tel.  219/594-2565) 
Director  of  Information  Services,  Grace 

Brethren  Foreign  Missions 
Winona  Lake  church 

KERN*,  ROBERT  D.  (Dorothy) 

13  Cardinal  Dr.,  Stevens,  PA  17578 

(Tel.  215/267-2073) 
Co-Pastor,  Eohrata  Area  Grace  Brethren 
Church 

KERN*,  STEVE  (Celeste) 

389  Jennings  Ave.,  Mansfield,  OH 

44907 
Assoc.  Pastor,  Woodville  Grace  Brethren 

Chui-ch 

KIDDOO*,  WILLIAM  (Becky) 

28  Rainsbrook  Dr.,  Monkspath,  Solihull, 
West  Midlands  England  B  90  4th 
(Tel.  (011-44)  21.744.7277) 
Missionary,  England 
Lanham,  MD,  church 

KINGSBURY*,  ROBERT  D.  (L)  (Beverly) 
4117  Avenida  Sevilla,  Cypress,  CA 

90630       (Tel.  714/952-2507) 
Executive  Pastor,  Grace  Church  of  Los 

Alamitos 

KIRNBAUER*,  TED  (L)  (Kristen) 

Canyon  Mansion  Hibarigaoka  #108, 

3-3-16  Kurihara,  Niiza  shi,  Saitama 

Ken,  T352,  Japan 

(Tfel.  (011-81)  424-23-1480) 
Missionary,  Japan 
Long  Beach  (Grace),  CA,  church 

KLAWITTER*,  PAUL  (L)  (Louise) 

3c,  rue  Ernest  Lory,  21000  Dijon,  France 

(Tel.  (011-33)  80.66.54.63) 
Missionary,  France 
Tfelford,  PA,  church 

KLIEWER*,  ROBERT  C.  (Lillian) 

7612  Appleby  Dr.,  Huntington  Beach, 

CA  92648       (Tel.  714/848-2550) 
Pastor,  Cherry  Valley  Grace  Brethren 

Church 

KLINGLER*,  GENE  A.  (L) 

2819  Buchanan  Rd.,  Fremont,  OH 

43420       (Tel.  419/334-2112) 
ftistor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 


KOONTZ*,  KENNETH  (Janice) 

855  Trumbull,  Deltona,  FL  32725 

(Tel.  904/789-6512)  , 

Pastor,  Calvary  Grace  Brethren  Chun 


VA 


KOWALKE*,  DAVID  0.)  (Cindy) 

2612  Tracewood  Circle,  Richmond, 

23233       (Tel.  804/360-1433) 
Pastor,  Fellowship  Grace  Brethren 

Church 

KRIEGBAUM*,  ARNOLD  R.  (Laura) 
2400  N.E.  146th  Ct.,  No.  7, 
Silver  Springs,  FL  32688 

(Tbl.  90.4/625-1991) 
Ocala  church 


KRYNOCK*,  ROGER  (Susan) 

6240  Exeter  Ct.,  South  Bend,  IN  466 

(Tel.  219/299-0236) 
Pastor,  Ireland  Road  Grace  Brethren  i, 

Church 

KULP*,  ROBERT  (Susan) 

P.O.  Box  432,  Island  Pond,  VT  05846 

(Tel.  802/723-4785) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

KURTANECK*,  NICKOLAS  (Micky) 

6153  Pershing  Wy.,  Buena  Park,  CAj 

90620       (Tel.  714/522-5044) 
Norwalk  church 


LACKEY*,  CLARENCE  H.  (Marian) 
2800  Agusta  Lane,  #  115,  Hays,  KS 

67601       (Tel.  913/625-5582) 
Retired 
Portis  church 

LAMBRIGHT*,  BRAD  L.  (L)  (Dawn) 
969  Richie  Ave.,  Lima,  OH  45805 

(Tel.  419/229-1847) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

LANCASTER*,  JOHN  WM.  (Regina)       , 
Kyle  Hill,  P.O.  Box  297,  Barton,  Mil 

21521       (Tel.  301/463-6654) 
Pastor,  Mill  Run  Grace  Brethren  CI 
of  Westernport 


102 


LANDRUM*,  CLYDE  K.  (Ruby) 

1108  Chestnut  Ave.,  Winona  Lake, 

46590       ("^1.219/269-5381) 
Warsaw  church 

LAWSON*,  CHARLES  E.  (Fayth) 

317  Whispering  Dr.,  Trotwood,  OH 

45426       (Tel.  513/854-2066) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 


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LECH*,  EDMUND  M.  (Virginia  L.) 
19310  S.  Harvest  Ave.,  Cerritos,  CA 

90701       (Tfel.  213/865-3161) 
Pastor  Emeritus  of  Missions,  Mercy  and 

Visitation 
Bellflower  Brethren  Church 


LIGH*,  NATHAN  (Armida) 
^529  Maiden  Ln.,  S.W.,  Roanoke,  VA 

24015       (Ttel.  703/982-6910) 
^astor,  Ghent  Grace  Brethren  Church 

J  VIS*,  EDWARD  (Ruth) 
5117  N.W.  27th  St.,  Margate,  FL  33063 

(Ttel.  305/973-7344) 
ivangelist/Guest  speaker 
^ompano  Beach  church 

.(/IS*,  EDWARD  A. 

'0.  Box  365,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

(Tel.  219/267-3928) 
executive  Director,  CE  National 
Vinona  Lake  church 

I JY*,  SCOTT  M.  (L)  (Monica) 
■   2,  Box  455,  Newport,  VT  05855 

(Tel.  802/334-8203) 
enior  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church, 
Irasburg 

IDELEF*,  GARTH 

634  Cedar  St.,  Bellflower,  CA  90706 
a  Mirada  church 

inSERG*,  PAUL  O. 

233  Krim,  N.E.,  Albuquerque,  NM 
87109 
—  eserve  Chaplain,  U.S.  Army 
OS  Alamitos,  CA,  church 

rENFELTER*,  GALEN  M.  (Kathern) 
0.  Box  684,  Dolan  Springs,  AZ  86441 
ummer  address:  P.O.  Box  8,  East 

Freedom,  PA  16637) 
uncansville,  PA,  church 


LUNA*,  TONY  T.  (L)  (Efren) 

P.O.  Box  32-B,  Tklpa  Rt.,  Ranches  de 

T^os,  NM  87557     (Tel.  505/758-9244) 
T^os  church 

LYNN*,  THOMAS  (Debbie) 

4266  Hartlepool  Way,  Sacramento,  CA 

95842 
Pastor,  River  City  Grace  Community 

Church  of  Sacramento 


M 


MacMILLAN*,  ROBERT  (Sharon) 

236  W  Beverly  Place,  Tracy,  CA  95376 

(Tbl.  209/836-4848) 
Pastor,  Tracy  Brethren  Church 

MACONAGHY*,  HILL  (Dorothy) 

4061  58th  Ave.  N.,  Lot  206,  St. 

Petersburg,  FL  33714 

(Tfel.  813/525-4576) 
Retired  Missionary 
Philadelphia  (First),  PA,  church 

MAHAFFEY*,  THOMAS  (Verlyn) 

1808  Rustic  Hill  Ct.,  Frederick,  MD 

21701 
Frederick  church 

MAKOFKA*.  STEPHEN  (L)  (Loretta) 

2061  E.  Dauphin  St.,  Philadelphia,  PA 

19133       (Tel.  215/423-5308) 
Pastor,  Liberty  Grace  Brethren  Church 

MALAIMARE*,  THEODORE  (Evelyn) 

1550  Rory  Ln.,  Sp.  125,  Simi  Valley,  CA 

93063      (Tfel.  805/581-4223) 
Retired 
Simi  Valley  church 

MALE*,  E.  WILLIAM,  Ph.D.  (Ella) 

1615  S.  Cherry  Creek  Ln.,  Warsaw,  IN 

46580      (Ttel.  219/267-7427) 
Planned  Giving  Officer,  Grace  Schools 
Warsaw  church 


S  ENFELTER*,  HOMER  (Mary  Elizabeth) 
3,  Box  190,  Everett,  PA  15537 
(Itel.  814/652-2697) 
■tired  —  Pulpit  supply,  Bible  conf., 
-u  Evangelist 
ferett  (Grace)  church 


iLaks 


ENFELTER*,  RODNEY  (L) 

4  Nason  Dr.,  Roaring  Spring,  PA 
16673 
mcansville  church 


jitk 


NZ*,  ORVILLE  A.  (Florence) 
4  Silver  Tree,  Claremont,  CA  91711 
(Tfel.  714/621-9762) 
aplain  U.S.  Army,  Retired 
Verne  church 


MALLES*,  MARK  E.  (Phyllis) 

4024  W.  Rancho  Dr.,  Phoenix,  AZ 

85019       (Tfel.  602/841-5031) 
Retired 
Phoenix  church 

MALLON*,  HENRY  (Joan) 

11  Vienna  Ct.,  Brookville,  OH  45309 

(Tfel.  513/833-2554) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

MANDUKA*,  DAVID  (Kathy) 

Kurt-Schumacher-Str.  167,  7070 
Schwaebish,  Gmuend,  CJermany 
(Tfel.  (011-49)  7171.83068) 
Missionary,  (Jermany 
Columbus  (Grace),  OH,  church 


103 


MANGES*,  CRAIG  (L)  (Denise) 

P.O.  Box  104,  New  Enterprise,  PA  16664 

(Tel.  814/766-3353) 
Pulpit  Supply 
Everett  (Community  Grace)  church 

MANGES',  DAVID  (Rosie) 

2090  Hi  11  view  Dr.,  Fayetteville,  PA 

17222       (Tel.  717/352-3241) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church, 

Chambersburg 

MANGUM,  ALAN  (Cheryl) 

P.O.  Box  36,  Ferguson,  lA  50078 

(Tel.  515/478-3313) 
Pastor  of  an  independent  church 
Modesto,  CA,  church 

MARKEN*,  DONALD  M.  (Mabel) 

440  Marchand  St.,  Millersburg,  OH 

44654 
Millersburg  church 

MARKLEY*,  ROBERT  WM.,  Sr.  (Idabelle) 
P.O.  Box  205,  Coolville,  OH  45723 

(Tel.  614/667-3523) 
Coolville  church 

MARKSBURY*,  DAVID  E.  (Claudia) 

2981  Daisy  Ave.,  Long  Beach,  CA  (Mail- 
ing address:  P.O.  Box  17148,  90807) 
(Tel.  213/492-9751) 
Director  of  Church  Planting  and 

Development,  Grace  Brethren  Home 
Missions  Council 
Los  Altos  church 

MARLING*,  WILL  (L)  (Cheryl) 

7973  Central  College,  New  Albany,  OH 

43054 
Pastor,  Rocky  Ridge  Grace  Brethren 
Church 


MARSHALL*,  JAMES  B.  (Margaret) 

571  S.R.  28  W.,  New  Vienna,  OH  45159 

(Tel.  513/987-2140) 
Retired 

Dayton  (North  Riverdale)  church 

MASON*,  NORRIS  (L)  (Sue) 

R.  1,  Box  437,  Homer  City,  PA  15748 

(Tel.  814/749-7031) 
I^stor,  Valley  Grace  Brethren  Church, 

Armagh 

MASSEY*,  SCOTT  (L)  (Taffy) 

815  E.  Birdsong,  Longview,  TX  75602 

(Ttel.  214/757-3961) 
Asst.  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

MATTHES*,  QUENTIN  L.  (Norma) 

1315  Falene  PI.,  Galloway,  OH  43119 

(Tel.  614/878-6625) 
Hospital  Chaplain  Intern 

Columbus  (Trinity)  church 


MAYER*,  J.  NORMAN  (L)  (Dorothy) 

791  Hamilton  Blvd.,  Hagerstown,  ML 

21740       (Tfel.  301/733-3058) 
Pastor,  Calvary  Grace  Brethren  Churi 

MAYES*,  HOWARD,  D.R.E.  (Nancy) 
4955  Longford,  Huber  Heights,  OH 

45424       (Tel.  513/236-4423) 
Pastor,  Grace  Community  Church  of  i 
Huber  Heights 

MAYES*,  JOHN  W.,  D.Min.  (Marjorie  F.) 
R.  9,  Box  559B,  Longview,  TX  75601 

(Tfel.  903/753-3143) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

MAYES*,  ROGER  (Ruth  Ann) 

7363  Palomar  Ave.,  Yucca  Valley,  CAt 

92284       (Tfel.  619/365-1514) 
Pastor,  Yucca  Valley  Grace  Communii 

Church 

MAYHUE*,  RICHARD  L.,  Th.D  ("B  ") 

23553  Arlen  Dr  Santa  Clarita,  CA 
91321       (Tel.  805/253-1418) 

V.  Pres.  &  Dean  of  The  Master's 
Seminary 

Long  Beach  (Grace)  church 

McCLAIN*,  DOUGLAS  M.  (Kathy) 

831  Hemlock  St.,  Celina,  OH  45822; 

(Tfel.  419/586-5997) 
Cross  Lanes,  WV,  church 

McCOY*,  RAYMOND  (Peggy) 

R.  2,  Box  467,  Cumberland,  MD  21£! 

(Tel.  301/724-7223) 
Pastor,  Cumberland  Grace  Brethren 

Church 


McCRUM*,  ARTHUR  E.  (Alice) 
Box  67,  New  Troy,  MI  49119 

(Tel.  616/426-4710) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

Mcdonald*,  h.  fenton  (Judy) 

801  Pigeon  Forge  Rd.,  Pflugerville, 
78660       (Tel.  512/251-5784) 

Pastor,  Calvary  Bible  Fellowship 
Church,  Austin 

MclNTOSH*,  JOHN  R.  (Carolyn) 

2735  N.  Beth  PL,  Simi  Valley,  CA  £ 

(Ttel.  805/584-6488) 
F^stor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

McKILLEN*,  J.C.  (Bill)  (Edna) 

511  S.  Sherwood  Village  Dr.,  Tucso 

85710       (Tfel.  602/298-1388) 
Retired 
Arvada,  CO,  church  I 


MEEKER*,  MARVIN  E.  (Jeralyn) 

2621  Wayside  Ct.,  Warsaw,  IN  465fi 

(Tfel.  219/269-1298) 
Winona  Lake  church 


104 


MENSINGER',  EDWARD  (Linda) 
B.P.  240,  Bangui, 

Central  African  Republic 
Missionary,  Africa 
Arvada,  CO,  church 


MILLER*,  GARY  (Marilyn) 

6213  Constitution  Dr.,  Dayton,  OH 
45415       (Tfel.  513/276-3581) 

Assoc.  Pastor,  First  Grace  Brethren 
Church 


MENZEL*,  DAVE  (LJ  (Carol) 

3507  Catawba  St.,  Anderson,  SC  29624 

(Tel.  803/224-1718) 
Assoc.  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

MERRIMAN*,  KEITH  A.  (Nancy) 

1532  Harding  Ave.,  Orrville,  OH  44667 

(Tfel.  216/683-0850) 
Pastor,  Orrville  Grace  Brethren  Church 


MESSNER*,  RICHARD  G.  (Yvonne) 

18817  Nautical  Dr.,  #306,  Huntersville, 

NC  28078       (Tfel.  704/892-4318) 
Ketchum,  Inc.  Fund  Raising  Counsel 
Charlotte  church 

MICHAELS*,  DAN  (Sue) 

3445  E.  Eastridge  Dr.,  Warsaw,  IN 

46580       (Tfel.  219/267-6455) 
Youth  pastor 
Winona  Lake  Grace  Brethren  Church 


MILLER*,  J.  PAUL  (Ellen) 

3375  Alpine  View  Ct.,  Carson' City,  NV 

89705       (Tfel.  702/267-3244) 
Retired 
Ripon,  CA,  church 

MILLER*,  KURT  A.  (Anecia) 

154  Lake  Shore  Dr.  N.,  Palm  Harbor, 

FL  34684       (Tfel.  813/937-0234) 
Pastor,  Palm  Harbor  Grace  Brethren 
Church 

MILLER*,  R.  PAUL  (Esther) 

11  Wilhelm  Ave.,  Lebanon,  PA  17042 

(Tfel.  717/273-4573) 
Myerstown  church 

MILLER*,  RALPH  F.  (Nancy) 

5353  Starkey  Rd.,  S.W,  Roanoke,  VA 

24014       (Tfel.  703/774-9293) 
Pastor,  Boones  Mill  Grace  Brethren 

Church 


MICHAELS*,  PAUL  (L)  (Cynthia) 

3575  Caulder  Rd.,  Lexington,  KY  40502 

Clbl.  606/273-2868) 
Pastor,  Grace  Bible  Church 

MILES,*  SCOTT  (L)  (Mindy) 

1610  Chestnut  Ave.,  Winona  Lake,  IN 

46590       (Tfel.  219/269-6297) 
Youth  Pastor 
Community  Grace  Brethren  Church, 

Warsaw 


MILLER*,  CLARK  (Eunice) 

12088  Gearhart  Rd.,  Greencastle, 

17225       (Tfel.  717/597-7356) 
Hagerstown  (Valley),  MD,  church 


PA 


VIILLER*,  DELANE  (L)  (Sharon) 

1007  Sunday  Ln.,  Winona  Lake,  IN 

46590       Cltel.  219/269-3081) 
Pulpit  Supply 
Indianapolis  (Northeast)  church 


/IILLER*,  DONALD  F.  (Lois) 

24600  Mountain  Ave.,  Sp.  40,  Hemet, 
CA  92344       (Tfel.  714/927-7298) 
»    Retired  Missionary,  Africa 
11(4    Whittier  (Grace)  church 


IILLER*,  EDWARD  D.  (Eileen) 

Caixa  Pbstal  368,  66.000  Belem,  Para, 
Brazil,  South  America 
(Tfel.  (011-55)  91-235-2192) 

Missionary,  Brazil 

Modesto,  CA,  church 


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MILLER*,  ROBERT  E.  A.  (Althea) 

5772  Karen  Ave.,  Cypress,  CA  90630 

(Tfel.  714/995-6140) 
Chosen  People  Ministries 
Westminster  church 

MILLER,  STEPHEN  (L)  (Jan) 

3517  Headley's  Mill  Rd.,  Pataskala,  OH 

43062       (Tfel.  614/927-9458) 
Senior  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 

Licking  County 

MILLER*,  THOMAS  (Donna) 

R.R.  8,  Box  277,  Warsaw,  IN  46580 

(Tfel.  219/267-2533) 
Pressman,  BMH  Printing 
Winona  Lake  church 

MILLER*,  W.  CARL  (Betty) 

1735  Oatfield  Ln.,  Goshen,  IN  46526 

(Tfel.  219/534-0393) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

MILLER*,  W.  RAY  (L)  Betty) 

4860  Catalina  Dr.,  Tbledo,  OH  43615 

(Tfel.  419/537-0175) 
Pastor,  Toledo  Grace  Brethren  Church 

MILLER*,  WARD  A.  (Lucille) 

3130  Valaria  Dr.,  Highland,  CA  92346 

(Tfel.  714/864-5136) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church  of  San 
Bernardino 

MITCHELL*,  A.  DAVID  (Bettylou) 

94-1070  Hanauna  St.,  Waipahu,  HI 

96797       (Tel.  808/671-3619) 
Pastor,  Waipio  Grace  Brethren  Church 


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MITCHELL*,  CURTIS  C,  Th.D.  (Patricia) 
3109  San  Juan  Dr.,  Fullerton,  CA  92635 

Cltel.  714/525-2964) 
Professor  of  Bible,  Biola  University 
Los  Alamitos  church 

MOELLER*,  DANIEL  P.  (Mary  Lou) 
B.P.  240,  Bangui,  Central  African 

Republic,  Africa 
Missionary,  Africa 
Winona  Lake,  IN,  church 

MOELLER*,  ROBERT  C.  (Donna) 

4584  Fulton  Rd.,  Smithville,  OH  44677 

Clfel.  216/669-3768) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church,  Sterling 


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NAGLE*,  JOHN  (L)  (Becky) 

6809  E.  Killdee  St.,  Long  Beach,  CA 

90808      (Tbl.  213/425-6061) 
Pastor,  Los  Altos  Grace  Brethren 

Church 


NAIRN*,  STANLEY  D.  (Betty)  I 

J.V.  Gonzales  2218,  1879  Quilmes  Oes 

Buenos  Aires,  Argentina,  S.A. 

Clbl.  (011-54)  1.250.1215) 
Missionary,  Argentina  L 

Middlebranch,  OH,  church  I 


MOHLER*,  PAUL  L. 

707  Saint  John  St.,  Grafton,  WV  26354 

(Ifel.  304/265-4624) 
Pulpit  Supply 
Grafton  and  Accident,  MD,  churches 

MOORE*,  EARL  D.  (L)  (Lynda) 

P.O.  Drawer  4344,  Kenai,  AK  99611 

(Ifel.  907/283-7327) 
Kenai  church 


MORGAN*,  RALPH  E.  (L)  (Jennifer) 
1852  North  Rd.,  Salem,  VA  24153 

(Tel.  703/389-8835) 
Pastor,  Wildwood  Grace  Brethren 
Church 


MORTON*,  JIM  (L) 

c/o  Grace  Brethren  Church 
6675  Worthington-Galena  Rd., 

Worthington,  OH  43085 
Columbus  (Grace)  church 


MUTCHLER*,  J.  PAUL  (Linda) 

1015  Pine  Hill  Rd.,  Lititz,  PA  17543 
Director  of  Christian  Education  and 

Assoa  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren 

Church 


MYERS,  ALAN  L.  (L)  (Billee  Jo) 

79  Bronx  St.,  Johnstown,  PA  15905 

(Tel.  814/255-2837) 
Pastor,  Johnstown  Grace  Brethren 
Church 


MYERS*,  M.  LEE  (Lynette) 

1240  Melrose  Dr.,  Mansfield,  OH  44905 

(Ifel.  419/589-5009) 
Retired/Available  for  Evangelistic  and 

Prophetic  Conferences 
Winchester  (Blue  Ridge),  VA,  church 

MYERS*,  ROGER  K.  (L)  (Lou  Ann) 

250  Philadelphia  Ave.,  Waynesboro,  PA 

17268       (Ifel.  717/762-3610) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 


NAJIMIAN*,  DANIEL  T.  (Billie  Jo)  ' 

352  W  Park  Blvd.,  Medina,  OH  4425i 

(Ifel.  216/723-0040) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

NASS*,  JOSEPH  E.  (Mary) 

45  W.  St.  Charles  St.,  Grafton,  WV 

26354       (Ifel.  304/265-0043) 
Pastor,  First  Grace  Brethren  Church  !| 

NEWLIN*,  STUART  (L)  (Sherry) 

310  E.  Pliler  Precise  Rd.,  Longview,  1 

75601       (Ifel.  214/663-4693) 
Principal,  Grace  Christian  School  (E 
Longview  church 


NIX*,  DAYNE  (Linda) 

954  Laniwai  Ave.,  Pearl  City,  HI  967 

(Tel.  808/455-5803) 
U.S.  Navy  chaplain 
Wiamalu  church 


NONNEMACHER,  HARRY  (Sylvia)         I  Hi 
223  St.  Barnabas  St.,  Pfensacola,  Fli 

32503       (Ifel.  904/476-9953) 
Bible  Teacher,  Pensacola  Christian 

College 
Westernport,  MD,  church 


NORD*,  CHRISTOPHER  D.  (Carolyn) 
18  rue  de  Martyrs  de  la  Resistancei 
71100  Chalon  Sur  Saone,  Franc* 
(Tfel.  (011-33)  85.41.53.02) 
Missionary,  France 
Bellflower,  CA,  church 

NORWICK*,  STANLEY  (Elizabeth) 
4111  164th  S.W.  #1,  Lynwood,  WA  I 

(Ifel.  206/745-4228) 
H.C.M.A.  Chaplain  (Retired) 
Los  Alamitos,  CA,  church 

NUTTER*,  LESLIE  (Frances) 

509  Cherry  St.,  Wrightsville,  PA 

17368       (Ifel.  717/252-3554) 
Pastor,  Susquehanna  Grace  Brethri 
Church 


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NUZUW,  RICK  (L)  (Tkmmy) 

7276  Terry  Jill  Ln.,  Westerville,  OH 

43081       (Tfel.  614/890-8362) 
Director  of  Personnel  and  Deacons 
Columbus  (Grace)  church 


PATRICK*,  JOHN  B.  Lt.  Col.  (Georgia) 
202-B  Riverside  Ave.,  Fort  Monmouth, 

NJ  07703       Office  Info:  USACHCS 

(Tfel.  201/532-5147) 
Chaplain,  U.S.  Army 
La  Mirada,  CA,  church 


OCEALIS*,  MICHAEL  A.  (Susan) 

4242  Dark  Shade  Dr,  Windber,  PA 

15963       (Itel.  814/467-4578) 
Ristor,  Shade  Grace  Brethren  Church 

O'DEENS*,  DAN  (L)  (Gay) 

57070  Lake  St.,  Osceola,  IN  46561 

(Tfel.  219/674-0711) 
Youth  Pastor 
Grace  Brethren  Church 


PEEK*,  GEORGE  O.,  D.D.  (Phyllis) 

6917  Andrew  Way,  Cypress,  CA  90630 

(Tel.  714/894-7070) 
Los  Alamitos  church 

PEER*,  EARLE  E.  (Alice) 

721  Vancouver  Dr.,  Westerville,  OH 

43081       (Tfel.  614/891-6659) 
Hospital  and  Nursing/ 
Retirement  Home  Ministries 
Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Columbus 


O'DELL*,  CECIL  (L)  (Debbie) 

Dai-ichi  Kooshin  Mansion,  No.  102, 
Kurihara  5-6-12,  Niiza-shi,  Saitama- 
Ken  T352,  Japan 
(Tfel.  (011-81)  424.22.7452) 
Missionary,  Japan 
Long  Beach  (Grace),  CA,  church 

pGDEN*,  DONALD  E.,  M.M.  (Wanita) 
,     R.  8,  Box  245,  Warsaw,  IN  46580 
(Tel.  219/267-7290) 
Director  of  Alumni  Relations,  Grace 

Schools 
Winona  Lake  church 

i)GDEN*,  W.  RUSSELL  (Betty) 

8400  Good  Luck  Rd.,  Lanham,  MD 

20706-2802       (Tel.  301/552-9660) 
F^stor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

.iLSZEWSKI*,  BUD  (Ann) 
50  Rittman  Rd.,  Rittman,  OH  44270 

(Tfel.  216/925-5356) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

STRANDER*,  MICHAEL  (Judy) 
R.  1,  Box  212,  Moran,  MI  49760 

(Tfel.  906/569-3212) 
Pastor,  Ozark  Grace  Brethren  Church 


ilNTER*,  HAROLD  (Margaret) 
1295  S.  Cawston  Ave.,  Sp.  42,  Hemet, 

CA  92343       (Ifel.  714/766-1045) 
Beaumont  church 

fPPAS*,  JOHN  (Becky) 
|Liebigstr  7/1,  7080  Aalen-Unterkochen, 
(jermany 

(Tfel.  (011-49)  7361.87896) 
iMissionary,  (Jermany 
IColumbus  (Grace),  OH,  church 


PEER*,  PETER 

R.  1,  Box  170G,  Martinsburg,  WV 

25401       (Tfel.  304/267-6759) 
Missionary  —  On  Furlough 
Winona  Lake,  IN,  church 

PENFOLD*,  MARK  (Robin) 

900  Charles  Dr,  Winona  Lake,  IN 

46590       (Tfel.  219/269-5468) 
Chaplain,  U.S.  Army  Reserve 
Assoc.  Pastor,  Winona  Lake  Grace 

Brethren  Church 

PERAZA*,  F.  JAVIER  (Ofelia) 

2414  W  6th  St.,  Santa  Ana,  CA  92703 

(Tfel.  714/835-6697) 
F^stor,  Maranatha  Grace  Brethren 
Church 

PERRINE*,  SHELDON  (Nelda) 

7430  Crescent  Ave.,  Apt.  No.  101,  Buena 

Park,  CA  90620 

(Tfel.  714/527-5156) 
Chaplain,  Kaiser  Hospital  (Anaheim), 

Pastor,  Church  of  Reflections,  Knotts 

Berry  Farm 
Beaumont  church 

PETERS*,  JACK  K.,  Jr.  (Deborah) 

356  Kenilworth  Ave.,  Dayton,  OH  45405 

(Tel.  513/277-1717) 
Grace  Brethren  Church,  Vandalia 

PETERS*,  JACK  K.,  Sr.  (Maxine) 

127  Cedar  Dr.,  West  Milton,  OH  45383 

(Tfel.  513/698-5338) 
Minister  at  Large,  Community  Grace 
Brethren  Church,  Union 

PETERS*,  STEPHEN  (Susan) 

600  S.  Main  St.,  West  Milton,  OH  45383 

(Tel.  513/698-3664) 
Pastor,  Community  Grace  Brethren 

Church,  Union 


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PEUGH*,  ROGER  D.  (Nancy) 

401  Wood  St.,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

(Ttel.  219/269-1957) 
Missions  Professor,  Grace  Schools 
Elkhart  church 

PICARD*,  MITCHELL  S.  (L)  (Deborah) 
1523  E.  Newport,  Lititz,  PA  17543 
Minister  of  Children's  Ministries,  Grace 
Brethren  Church,  Myerstown 


POUPART*,  WALT  (L)  (Ruth) 

Caisino  2,  pta.  26,  Tferramelar  (Paterna 
46989  Valencia,  Spain 
(Tbl.  (011-34)  6.138.7672) 
St.  Petersburg,  PL,  church 


POWELL,  WILLIAM  (Rozella) 

1122  Hickory,  Sand  Springs,  OK  74063ii 
Waterloo,  lA,  church 


PIFER*,  LESTER  E.,  D.D.  (Genevene) 

6602  23rd  Ave.  W,  Bradenton,  PL  34209 

(Ttel.  813/794-2008) 
F^stor,  Grace  Brethren  Church,  North 

Pbrt 


POYNER*,  JAMES  L.  (Charlotte)  1 

10934  Peppertree  Ln.,  Port  Richey,  FL'l 

34668       Clfel.  813/862-2821) 
Pastor,  Gulfview  Grace  Brethren 
Church 


PITTMAN,  EARL  (L) 

212  W.  Parkwood  Dr.,  Dayton,  OH 

45405 
Kettering  church 

PLACEWAY*,  RICHARD  (Nancy) 

2201  Highland  Rd.,  Parkersburg,  WV 

26101       (Tel.  304/422-6143) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

PLACEWAY*,  TIM  (L)  (Joellen) 

127  Foxbury,  Elizabethtown,  PA  17022 

(Tel.  717/361-8729) 
Assoc.  Pastor,  Youth  and  Music 
Grace  Brethren  Church 


PLASTER',  DAVID  R.  Th.D.  (Virginia) 
R.  8,  Box  232,  Warsaw,  IN  46580 

(Tbl.  219/269-9625) 
V.  Pres.  for  Academic  Affairs,  Grace  Col- 
lege and  Grace  Theological  Seminary 
Warsaw  church 


POIRIER*,  ROBERT  (Ellen) 

3912  Bradwood  Dr.,  Dayton,  OH  45405 

(Tel.  513/274-8220) 
Pastor,  Calvary  Grace  Brethren  Church 


POLMAN*,  GERALD  (Phyllis) 

P.O.  Box  385,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

(Tel.  219/269-6772) 
Retired,  Pulpit  Supply 
Winona  Lake  church 


POLMAN*,  ROY  (Judy) 

759  S.  Glenwood  Ave.,  Rialto,  CA  92376 

(Tbl.  714/874-3526) 
Pastor,  Grace  Community  Church  of 
Rialto 


POSTLE*,  TERRY  (L) 

1638  W.  Mound  St.,  Columbus, 


OH 


43223 
(Tbl.  614/274-6865) 
Pastor,  Hilltop  Grace  Brethren  Church, 
Columbus 


POYNER*,  RANDY,  D.Min.  (Betty) 

460  Champagne  Cir.,  Port  Orange  FLf| 
32127       (Tel.  904/760-2424) 

Family  Therapist,  Stewart  Treatment^  '' 
Ctr;  Director  Covenant  Ministries 

Waterloo,  lA,  church  Jfiii 

PRENTOVICH*,  MICHAEL 

44  Elm  Dr.,  Rittman,  OH  44270 

(Tbl.  216/925-1536) 
Assist.  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Churclf 


PRITCHETT*,  DANIEL  J.  (L)  (Pam) 
2019  Virginia  Ave.,  Hagerstown,  MD 

21740       (Tel.  301/582-3248) 
Pastor,  Valley  Grace  Brethren  Churcl' 


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QUICK*,  DAVID  C.  (L)  (Elaine) 
134  Ewing  St.,  Peru,  IN  46970 

(Ttel.  317/473-8526) 
Pastoral  Asst.,  Peru  church 


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RAGER*,  DON  K.  (L)  (Hannah) 

667  Highland  Ave.,  Johnstown,  PA 

15902       (Tel.  814/288-4869) 
Retired,  Pulpit  Supply 
Conemaugh  church 


RAMSEY*,  DAN  (Denise) 

Egerlanderstr.  3,  7250  Leonberg, 

Germany     (Tbl.  (011-49)  7152.4E1 
Missionary,  Germany 
Canton,  OH,  church 


RANTS*,  JACK  V.  (L)  (Pamela) 

26312  Woodland  Way  S.,  Kent,  WA 

98031       (Tel.  206/852-1665) 
Senior  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Chuii' 


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FtCLIFFE*,  CARL  D.  (L)  (Doris) 
P.O.  Box  2634,  Christiansburg,  VA 

24068       (Tel.  703/382-4654) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church,  Riner 


ROGERS*,  VICTOR  S.  (Vivien) 

P.O.  Box  546,  Dolan  Springs,  AZ  86441 
Pastor,  Mt.  Tipton  Community  Church 
Yucca  Valley,  CA,  church 


niLLY,  AL 

2000  Burlingame  Dr.,  Huntsville,  AL 

35803       (Tfel.  205/880-6921) 
(Lexington,  KY,  church 
Pastor  of  C.E.E.  Outreach 


RONK*,  HUGO  (L)  (Sylvia) 

R.  2,  Box  186A,  Martinsburg,  WV 

25401       (Tfel.  304/274-1708) 
I^stor,  Trinity  Brethren  Church,  Fort 

Valley,  VA 


RVIPEL*,  HENRY  G.  (Helen) 
L120  Northwood  Rd.,  Apt.  186-F, 
Seal  Beach,  CA  90740 
(Tbl.  213/430-6658) 
tetired 
jOng  Beach  (Grace)  church 

GUARDS*,  JOEL  (L)  (Jane) 
.■  mi  Glasgow  Dr,  Ceres,  CA  95307 
(Tfel.  209/538-4495) 
astor.  La  Loma  Grace  Brethren  Church 

UtHESON*,  LARRY  (Norma) 
330  Winnebago  Dr,  Fort  Wayne,  IN 

46815       (Tfel.  219/749-5721) 
astor.  First  Grace  Brethren  Church 

I!  ER*,  C.  DEAN  (Ella  Lee) 
LO  Pennsylvania  Ave.,  Delaware,  OH 

43015       (Tel.  614/369-1113) 
ssoc.  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

1  HEY*,  GEORGE  S.  (Laura) 
J.  Box  76,  Shawmut,  MT  59078 
(Tfel.  406/632-4110) 
ilpit  Supply 
ancansville,  PA,  church 

""jHINS*,  D.  RICHARD  (L)  (Betty  Jean) 
:  54  Sweet  Potato  Ridge  Rd., 

Englewood,  OH  45322 
liion  church 

i  RTS*,  ROY  R.  D.R.E.  Ph.D.  (Patti) 
5  5  Cindalyn  Dr.,  New  Holland.  PA 
17557       (Tfel,  717/355-0234 
iitOT,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

B^TSON*,  KIM  (L)  (Susan) 
'c '4i  Woodside  Dr.,  Stephens  City,  VA 
22655       (Tel.  703/869-7262) 
|tor.  Blue  Ridge  Grace  Brethren 
jhurch 


FELLOW*,  MICHAEL  (Bonnie) 
l7  Geraldine  Dr,  Lansing,  MI  48917 
Silial     Ifel-  517/886-0525) 

^or,  Grace  Brethren  Church 


ROOT*,  GERALD  H.  (Elizabeth) 

407  N.  Garland  Ave.,  Dayton,  OH 

45403       (Tfel.  513/252-5294) 
Dayton  (Huber  Heights)  church 

ROUGH*,  H.  DON  (Dorothy) 

R.  3,  Box  135,  Holsopple,  PA  15935 

(Tfel.  814/288-1163) 
Pastor,  Riverside  Grace  Brethren 
Church 

ROWE,  BARRY  (L)  (Jean) 

321  27th  Ave.,  Altoona,  PA  16601 

(Ttel.  814/924-0907) 
Director:  Child  Evangelism  Fellowship 

of  Blair  County 
Altoona  (First  Grace)  church 

RUIZ*,  TED  (Vivien) 

P.O.  Box  A.C.  527,  Quezon  City,  1109, 
Philippines 

(Tfel.  (011-63)  2-699-28-35) 
Missionanf,  Philippines 
LaVerne,  (5a,  church 

RUSH*,  DAVID  (L)  (Christie) 

735  Dixie  Ln.,  Ripon,  CA  95366 

(Tfel.  209/599-6912) 
Ripon  church 

RUSSELL*,  ROBERT  (Connie) 

460  Brenda  Dr,  Mansfield,  OH  44907 
Pastor,  Woodville  Grace  Brethren 
Church 


RYERSON*,  GREG  (Jane) 

39  Peach  Grove  Ave.,  Centerville,  OH 

45458       (Tfel.  513/439-4742) 
F^stor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

RYERSON*,  MILTON  M.  (Sue) 

R.  1,  Box  172,  Garwin,  lA  50632 

(Tel.  515/499-2358) 
Pastor,  Carlton  Brethren  Church 


3ER*,  STEVE  (L) 

jJrace  Brethren  Church 

iHills-Miller  Rd.,  Delaware, 

13015 

■ware  church 


OH 


SABIN*,  DOUGLAS  (Barbara) 

R.  2,  Box  118,  Milroy,  PA  17063 

(Tfel.  717/667-3885) 
ftistor,  Milroy  Grace  Brethren  Church 


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SALAZAR*,  ROBERT  G.  (Marilyn) 
Drawer  1068,  Ikos,  NM  87571 

(Tel.  505/758-3388) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Tiios 

SALSGIVER*,  Jr.,  ROBERT  L.  (L)  (Janice) 
305  E.  Lexington  Rd.,  Lititz,  PA  17543 

(Tel.  717/626-1191) 
Asst.  Pastor/Youth 
Grace  Brethren  Church 

SANDY*,  D.  BRENT,  Ph.D.  (Cheryl) 

103  Sparrow  Dr.,  Lynchburg,  VA  24502 

(Tfel.  804/525-3531) 
Professor  of  New  Tfestament,  Liberty 

University 
Roanoke  (Ghent)  church 

SARVER*,  RUSSELL  A.  (Alberta) 

2222  E.  State  Rd.,  Hastings,  MI  49058 

(Tfel.  616/945-9224) 
Pulpit  Supply;  Chaplain,  Thornapple 
Manor  and  Tbnder  Care  Nursing 
Homes 
Pastor  Emeritus 
Hastings  Grace  Brethren  Church 

SATTERTHWAITE*,  RICHARD  (L)  (Twinky) 
C.  Virgen  de  Africa  18,  3-c,  28027, 
Madrid,  Spain 
(Tfel.  (011-34)  1-404-7640 
Indianapolis  (Eagle  Creek)  church 

SAUNDERS*,  MARK  E.  (Roberta) 

234  W.  Main  St.,  Ephrata,  PA  17522 

(Tel.  717/733-6018) 
Co-Pastor,  Ephrata  Area  Grace  Brethren 

Church 

SCARBRO*,  ROGER  (L) 

1266  Overlook  Dr,  Norton,  OH  44203 

(Tel.  216/825-2639) 
Assoc.  Pastor,  CE,  and  Youth 
Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Norton 

SCHAEFER*,  JAMES  (L)  (Elizabeth) 
10  East  Luray  St.,  Alexandria,  VA 

22301       (Tfel.  703/548-8359) 
Alexandria  church 

SCHAFFER*,  WILLIAM  H. 

311  Kulila  PL,  Kenai,  AK  99611 

(Tfel.  907/283-3216) 
Minister  of  Missions 
Kenai  church 

SCHNIEDERS*,  RICHARD  G.  (L)  (Linda) 
18529  Phlox  Dr,  Ft.  Myers,  FL  33912 

(Tel.  813/267-7568) 
Interim  Pastor 
Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Ft.  Myers 

SCHROCK*,  LYNN  D.  (Lois) 

148  Avenue  B,  1200  Aurora  Blvd., 
Bradenton,  FL  34202 
(Tfel.  813/746-6207) 
Bradenton  church 


SCHROCK*,  NORMAN  E.  (Claudia) 

6726  S.  Newlin  Ave.,  No.  1,  Whittier,  ( 

90601       (Tel.  213/693-5101) 
Pulpit  Supply 
Bellflower  church 

SCHROCK*,  VERNON  W.  (L)  CLoreta) 
226  Hammond  Ter,  Waterloo,  lA  5070 

(Tel.  319/232-5485) 
Pulpit  Supply 
Waterloo  church 

SCHUMACHER*,  JOHN  W.  (Martha  Ann) 
19A  Garrison  Ln.,  Carlisle  Barracks, 
17013 

(Tfel.  717/243-7563) 
Chaplain,  (Col.)  U.S.  Army 
Winona  Lake,  IN,  church 

I 

SCHWAN*,  DAVID  (L)  (Becky) 

16  Bishopton  Close,  Shirley,  Solihull 
B90  4AH,  England 
(Tfel.  (011-44)  21-744-5223) 
Missionary  to  England 
Winona  Lake,  IN,  church 

SCHWARTZ*,  RALPH  R.  (Martha) 
311  W.  Orchard,  Santa  Maria,  CA 

93454       (Tel.  805/922-7184) 
Missionary  to  Portugal 
Santa  Maria,  CA,  church  I 

SCOLES*,  TODD  (L) 

3581  Oaklawn  St.,  Columbus,  OH  43^,, 
(Tfel.  614/267-1843)  Ji 

Pastoral  Staff  f 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Columbus  ■ 


SCOTT*,  DAVID  E.  (L) 

c/o  Dekalb  Community  Grace  Brethr 

Church 
P.O.  Box  370837,  Decatur,  GA  30037 
Atlanta  (DeKalb)  church  • 


SELLERS*,  RICHARD  D.  (Virginia) 
14281  76th  St.,  Clarksville,  MI  488] 

(Tel.  616/868-0938) 
Retired,  Pulpit  Supply 

(Tfel.  616/868-0938) 
Flora,  IN,  church 

SENIOR*,  RANDY  (L) 

6234  Eckleson  St.,  Lakewood,  CA  9 
Cypress  church  i 


SHACKELFORD*,  DAVE 

5716  Parkcrest,  Long  Beach,  CA  9C 

(Tfel.  213/425-6268) 
Assoc.  Pastor  (Children's  Ministries 
Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Long  Be- 


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SHACKLETON*,  DONALD  (L)  (Mary) 
828  Stanwood  St.,  Philadelphia,  ?;> 

19111       (Tel.  215/745-7004) 
Minister,  Senior  Adults 
First  Grace  Brethren  Church 


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HANK*,  RONALD  (L)  (Nancy) 
P.O.  Box  65,  Maugansville,  MD  21767 

(Ibl.  301/733-7322) 
Assoc./Youth  Pastor,  Maranatha 
Brethren  Church,  Hagerstown 

SjEARER*,  KEITH  (Laura) 
158343  Apple  Rd.,  Osceola,  EST  46561 

(Tfel.  219/674-6098) 
ftistor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

SEDD*,  DAN  L.  (L)  (Doris) 
5254  Grasswood  Ct.,  Concord,  CA  94521 

Cltel.  415/672-8634) 
(Adminis.  of  Ygnacio  Valley  Christian 

School 
La  Mirada  church 

S  PLEY*,  GREG  Th.D.  (L) 

146  Knightsbridge  Rd.,  Olton,  Solihull, 
West  Midlands,  B92  8RB,  England 
(Tbl.  (011-44)  021.722.3595) 
vlissionary  to  England 
Philadelphia  (First),  PA,  church 


SIMPSON',  RUSSELL  E.  (Joanne  Lynn) 
740  Boyd  Blvd.,  Gallon,  OH  44833 

(Tfel.  419/468-7363) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

SKEEN*,  ROBERT  (Denise) 

B.P.  240  Bangui,  Central  African 

Republic,  Africa  * 

Missionary  to  C.A.R. 
Columbus  (Grace),  OH,  church 

SLUSHER*,  DAVID  S.  (L)  (Jane) 
1615  Timberlane  Ln.  NE,  Grand 

Rapids,  MI  49505 

(Tfel.  616/364-5528) 
Director  of  Library  and  Asst.  Professor 

of  Theology,  Grand  Rapids  Baptist 

College  and  Seminary 
Winona  Lake,  IN,  church 

SMALS*,  JAMES  R.  (Betty) 

R.  2,  Box  163B,  Fairfield,  VA  24435 
Buena  Vista  church 


JPLEY*,  STEVEN  (Hally) 
)366  Chandler  Ave.,  Fort  Myers,  FL 

33907 
r  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

♦•IK*,  GLEN  W.  (Lois) 

007  Manor  Dr.,  Ripon,  CA  95366 

Cltel.  209/599-4685) 
istor,  Ripon  Grace  Brethren  Church 

HEMAKER*,  DONALD  PAUL,  D.  MIn. 

lary) 

!51  Knoxville  Ave.,  Long  Beach,  CA 

90815       (Ttel.  213/598-5298) 
■nior  Pastor,  Grace  Community 

Church  of  Seal  Beach 


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■RT*,  AL  (L)  (Johanna) 

21  Dawson  St.,  Long  Beach,  CA 

90806       (Tfel.  213/494-1037) 

lecutive  Director,  Greater  Long  Beach 

1  Youth  for  Christ 
llflower  church 

ll*,  RAUL 

llglesia  de  Los  Hermanos  Vivos  en 

IChristo,  Paramount 

15  Downey  Ave.,  Long  Beach,  CA 

190805 

lamount  church 

ks*,  BERNARD  (Sue) 

i  Worthington-Galena  Rd., 

Vorthington,  OH  43085 

"  "   614/433-0272) 
loral  Staff,  Grace  Brethren  Church 
If  Columbus 

MARK  (L)  (Joy) 

le  de  Longwy,  71200  Le  Creusot, 
■ance       (Tfel.  (011-33)  85.80.24.06) 
;hington,  OH,  church 


SMALS*,  RONALD  A.  (Susan) 

9324  Champton  Dr,  Indianapolis,  IN 
46256       (Ifel.  371/578-0535) 

I^stor,  Northeast  Grace  Brethren 
Church 

SMITH*,  BRIAN  (Kathleen) 

10641  Zodiac,  Riverside,  CA  92503 

(Ttel.  714/687-5427) 
F^stor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

SMITH,  DAN  (L)  (Michelle) 

4591  Orange  Ave.  #102,  Long  Beach, 

CA  90807       (Tfel.  213/422-7526) 
Long  Beach  (Grace)  church 

SMITH*,  ERIC  D.  (Debbie) 

P.O.  Box  450,  Davao  City,  Mindanao, 

8000,  Philippines 
Missionary,  Overseas  Crusades 
Long  Beach,  CA,  (Grace)  church 

SMITH,  JEFFERY  (L)  (Brenda) 

4496  Algire,  Mansfield,  OH  44904 

(Tel.  419/884-0139) 
Church  Growth  Pastor 
Grace  Brethren  Church 

SMITH*,  JOHN  F.  (Sharon) 

109  Main  St.,  P.O.  Box  72,  Refton,  PA 

17568 

(Ttel.  717/786-1591) 
Pastor,  Southern  Lancaster  Grace 

Brethren  Church 

SMITH*,  MIKAL  (L)  (Barbara) 

28955  Camino  Alcala,  Menifee  Valley, 

CA  92355       CRl.  714/679-5642) 
Co.Pastor,  New  Hope  Grace  Community 

Church  of  the  Valley 


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SMITH*,  RANDALL  D.  (Dorothy) 

do  'Kintur  P.O.  Box  19556,  Jerusalem, 
Israel       (Tfel.  (011-972)  2-760-911) 
Instructor,  Biblical  Resource  Study  Ctr. 
Ft.  Myers,  FL,  church 

SMITH*,  RICHARD  M.  (Eloise) 

547  Elder  St.,  Chambersburg,  PA  17201 

(Tfel.  717/263-1887) 
Pulpit  Supply 
Chambersburg  church 

SMITH*,  WILLIAM  W.  (Phyllis) 

9133  Northbay  Blvd.,  Northbay,  Orlan- 
do, FL  32819       (Tfel,  407/876-4158) 

Interim  Pastor,  Community  Grace 
Brethren  Church,  Melbourne 

SMITHWICK*,  LARRY  (Shari) 

13540  Baywind,  Anchorage,  AK  99516 

(Tel.  907/345-4082) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

SMITLEY*,  LESTER  O.  (Elsie) 

R.  2,  Box  268B,  Palmyra,  PA  17078 

(Tel.  717/964-2032) 
Pulpit  Supply 
Palmyra  church 

SNAVELY*,  JAMES  (Kitty) 

R.  4,  Box  180-A,  Jersey  Shore,  PA  17740 

(Tel.  717/398-0586) 
Pastor,  Tiadaghton  Valley  Grace 

Brethren  Church 


SNELL*,  WILLIAM  H.  (Jean) 

1210  W.  100  South,  Warsaw,  IN  46580 

(Tel.  219/269-5647) 
Director  of  Church  Planting  and 

Development,  Grace  Brethen  Home 

Missions  Council 
Martinsburg,  PA,  church 

SNIDER*,  R.  WAYNE,  Th.M.,  M.A.  (Hyla) 
Box  691,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

(Tel.  219/267-4684) 
Professor  of  History,  Grace  Schools 
Winona  Lake  church 


SNIVELY,  HOWARD  M.  (Evelyn) 

1289  N.  CR  350  W,  Warsaw,  IN  46580 
Soldotna,  AK,  church 

SNOW*,  R.  JOHN  (Lucy) 

P.O.  Box  6,  Portis,  KS  67474 

(Tel.  913/346-2085) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

SNYDER*,  BLAINE  (Ruth) 

200  13th  St.,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

(Tel.  219/267-7559) 
Retired 
Winona  Lake  church 


SNYDER,  CRAIG  (Vicki) 

1002  N.  Fifth  St.,  Fremont,  OH  43420 

(Tel.  419/332-5018) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Chapel 

SNYDER*,  ROY  B.  (Ruth) 

901  Robson  Rd.,  Winona  Lake,  IN  465! 

(Tel.  219/267-3234) 
Retired  Missionary,  Africa 
Fort  Lauderdale,  FL,  church 


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SOTO*,  ROBERT  (L)  (Iris) 

1913  Camellia,  McAllen,  TX  78501      ' 

(Tfel.  512/686-6696) 
Pastor,  McAllen  Grace  Brethren  Churc 

SOULE*,  DONALD  J.  (Cindy) 

R.  11,  Box  274,  Anderson,  SC  29625 

(Tel.  803/225-6844) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

SOWERS*,  LARRY  B.  (L)  (Ruth) 

337  Wakefield  Rd.,  Hagerstown,  MD 

21740       (Tel.  301/790-1231)  ! 

Pastor,  Maranatha  Brethren  Church 

SPARLING*,  PHILIP  J.  (L)  (Ruth) 

199  College  Way,  Auburn,  CA  95603 

(Tel.  916/823-9307) 
Assoc.  Pastor,  Outreach,  C.E., 

Discipleship 
Auburn  church 

SPENCE*,  PHIL  (Minda) 

HHD  503D  MP  BN,  APO  New  York, 

NY  09657;  Home:  (Tel.  919/822-36 
CH  (Cpt.)  503rd  Military  Police 

Battalion,  Fort  Bragg 
Mishawaka,  IN,  church 

STALE Y*,  DON  (L) 

139  N.  Wall  St.,  Covington,  OH  4531 

(Tel.  513/473-2429) 
Pastor,  Friendship  Grace  Brethren 

Church 

STALLTER*,  THOMAS  (Sharon) 

2809  S.E.  Clinton,  Portland,  OR  9720 

(on  Home  Ministry) 
Missionary,  Africa 
Osceola,  IN,  church 

STAMM*,  GREG  (Sally) 

507  S.  Juniper  St.,  Toppenish,  WA 

98948       (Tel.  509/865-3877) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

STEELE*,  PHILIP  C.  (Elinor) 

105  Morgan  Ave.,  Ashland,  OH  4480 

(Tel.  419/281-9512) 
Mifflin  church 


STEVENS*,  BILL  (Shirley) 

6176  Sumter  Dr.,  Brooksville,  FL  34i 

(Tel.  904/799-3736) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 


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ITOUFFER*,  HOWARD  (Linda) 
7402  E.  Broad  St.,  Blacklick,  OH  43004 
Pastor,  Trinity  Grace  Brethren  Church 
of  Columbus 


TAYLOR",  STEVE  W.  (Patricia) 

132  Summerall  Ct.,  Aiken,  SC  29801 

(Tel.  803/648-7078) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 


TOWE*,  LANCE  (Betsy) 
I    6305  Mariquita  St.,  Long  Beach,  CA 
90803       (Tel.  213/596-2832) 

Evangelism/Church  Growth 

Long  Beach  (Grace)  church 

UITT*,  CHRIS  (L)  (Jan) 
13181  Running  Deer  Rd.,  Moreno 
Valley,  CA  92388       (Tfel. 
714/656-2729) 
Co-Pastor,  New  Hope  Grace  Community 
Church  of  Menifee  Valley 

JMMERS',  EARL  L.  (Barb) 
850  Alandale  Dr.,  Chambersburg,  PA 

17201       (Tel.  717/264-7457) 
Pastoral  Counseling  and  Consulting 
Chambersburg  church 

WANNER*,  WILLIAM  E.  (Bill)  (L) 

18192  Bedford  Lane,  La  Palma,  CA 

90623 
Family,  Marriage,  Child  Counseling 
Bellflower  church 

SEENEV,  LYLE  L.  (Lori) 
R.  6  Box  185,  Johnstown,  PA  15909 

(Tfe!.  814/749-0002) 
Pastor,  Pike  Grace  Brethren  Church 


TAYLOR*,  TERRANCE  T.,  D.Min.  (Elaine) 
143  Wise  Ave.  S.E.,  North  Canton,  OH 

44720       (Tel.  216/497-0924)     ,. 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

TEEVAN*,  JOHN  (Jane) 

102  Apple  Ct.,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

{Te\.  219/269-2258) 
Senior  Pastor,  Winona  Lake  Grace 
Brethren  Church 

TERAN*,  PHILIP  M.  (Colleen) 

3490  Atlas  St.,  San  Diego,  CA  92111 

(Tel.  619/278-3715) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

THAYER*,  J.  HUDSON  (Cheryl) 

534  Forest  St.,  Mansfield,  OH  44903 

(Tel.  419/522-4433) 
ftistor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

THOMAS*,  MARION  (Yvonne) 

Swiss  Estates,  608  Lausanne  Ave., 

BlufTton,  OH  45817 

CM.  419/358-7110) 
Pastor,  Bluffton  Brethren  Church, 

Findlay 

THOMPSON*,  DAN  (L)  (Jacquelynne) 
740  Clarendon  Ct.,  Naples,  PL  33942 

(Tel.  813/597-2275) 
I^stor,  Community  Grace  Brethren 

Church 


■/ JG*,  VEK  HUONG  (L)  (Samoeun) 
715  California  Ave.,  Long  Beach,  CA 
90805 

(Tbl.  213/423-6312) 
'astor,  Grace  Cambodian  Church 

VKIN*,  WARREN  E.,  Th.M.  (Lois) 
S.  Seasons  Dr,  Dillsburg,  PA  17019 

(Tel.  717/432-4177) 
istor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

OCR*,  DARREL  G.  (Carolyne) 
'■  Riverview  Dr.,  Brunswick,  ME  04011 

(Tel.  207/729-5775) 
stor,  Down  East  Grace  Brethren 
Church 

Y5R*,  JAMES  (Susan) 
00  Oakbridge  Pkwy  NO.  113, 
Lakeland,  FL  33803 
(Tfel.  813/647-2201) 
Istor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 


THOMPSON*,  RAYMOND  W.  (Mary) 
405  Administration,  Winona  Lake, 

46590       (Tel.  219/269-7316) 
Winona  Lake  church 


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THOMPSON*,  ROBERT  W.  (Betty) 

433  Tremont,  No.  1,  Long  Beach,  CA 

90814       (Tel.  213/439-6974) 
Retired 
Long  Beach  (Grace)  church 

THOMPSON*,  RON  E.  (Thelma) 

3580  Robin  Hood  Circle,  Roanoke,  VA 

24019       (Tel.  703/992-4445) 
Executive  Director,  Brethren 

Evangelistic  Ministries 
Roanoke  (Washington  Hgts.)  church 

THORNLEY*,  JEFFREY  (Cindy) 

378-H  Leman  Ln.,  Waldorf,  MD  20601 
Pastor,  Waldorf  Branch  of  Grace 

Brethren  Church  of  Greater 

Washington 


R*,  MIKE  (L) 

flB.  240,  Bangui,  Central  African 
nRepublic,  Africa 
iiBth  iten,  SC,  church 


THORNTON*,  CHARLES  G.  (Janice) 

56  N.  Crawford,  Millersburg,  OH  44654 

(Tfel.  216/674-1228) 
ftistor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 


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THORNTON*,  DANIEL  E.  (L)  (Susan) 

34640  Kalifornsky  Beach  Rd.,  Soldotna, 

AK  99669       (Ttel.  907/262-1008) 
Pastor,  Peninsula  Grace  Brethren 
Church 


TRIPLEHORN*,  BRUCE  (L) 

c/o  Interclass,  Cornwell  Silva  Tfelles  1 
Bairro  Cambui,  13023,  Campinas, 
SP,  Brazil,  S.A. 

Wooster,  OH,  church 


TITTLE*,  MAYNARD  G.  (Kathleen  M.) 
Kreamer,  PA  17833 

(Tel.  717/347-3679) 
Milroy  church 

TODD*,  RICHARD  E.  (L)  (Claudia) 

6242  Washington  Ave.,  Whittier,  CA 

90601  (Tfel.  213/945-6891) 
Senior  Pastor,  Community  Grace 

Brethren  Church 

TOROIAN*,  SIMON  J.  (Louise) 

225  Willow  Ave.,  Altoona,  PA  16601 

(Tfel.  814/942-3650) 
Pulpit  Supply 
Duncansville  church 

TOWNSEND*,  JOHN  C.  JR.  (Yvonne) 
20  W  Main  St.,  Everett,  PA  15537 

(Tfel.  814/652-9325) 
Senior  Pastor,  Everett  Grace  Brethren 

Church 


TOWNSEND*,  KENNETH  G. 

P.O.  Box  7351,  Newport  Beach,  CA 
92658       (Tbl.  714/721-0852) 

Principal,  Mariner's  Christian  School, 
Newport  Beach 

Whittier  (Community  Grace)  church 

TRAUB*,  GEORGE  (Charlotte) 

8325  Willow  Ridge  Rd.,  Itoanoke,  VA 

24019       (Tbl.  703/362-9580) 
Pastor,  Washington  Heights  Grace 

Brethren  Church 

TRAVIS*,  DAN  (L)  (Joanne) 

1900  Normandy  Dr.,  Wooster,  OH  44691 

(Ttel.  216/262-4942) 
Assoc.  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

TRENNER*,  ED  (L)  (Carla) 

1413  Lael  Dr.,  Orange,  CA  92666 
(Tfel.  714/538-2686  or  714/633-2454) 

ftstor,  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Orange 

TRESISE*,  FOSTER  (Marguerite) 

95-303  Waioni  St.,  Mililani,  HI  96789 

Cltel.  808/623-2298) 
Retired 
Waipio  church 


TROXEL*,  DAVY  (Ronda) 

102  Glenmill  Rd.,  New  Albany,  IN 

47150       (Tbl.  812/945-PRAY) 
ftistor.  New  Albany  Grace  Brethren 

Church 

TRUJILLO,  JOHN  L.  (Nora) 

P.O.  Box  74,  Tbnalea,  AZ  86044 

(Tfel.  602/283-4461) 
Pastor,  Red  Lake  Grace  Brethren 

Church  I 

TURNER*,  CHARLES  W.  (June) 

P.O.  Box  336,  Winona  Lake,  IN  4659' 

(Tbl.  219/269-2719) 
Publisher  and  General  Manager,        i 

Brethren  Missionary  Herald  Co. 
Winona  Lake  church 

TWEEDDALE,  WILLIAM  F.  (Carol) 

1277  S.W.  18th  Tferr.,  Okeechobee,  FL 

34974       (Tfel.  813/467-2915) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church,  Inc. 


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USHER*,  ERNEST  (L)  (LaVon) 

3158  Columbia  Woods  Dr.,  Decatur,  |i 

30032       (Tbl.  404/286-0503) 
ftistor,  Dekalb  Community  Grace 

Brethren  Church 


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VALENTINE*,  AL  (Doris) 

R.  1,  Meyersdale,  PA  15552 

(Tbl.  814/634-8200) 
Pastor,  Summit  Mills  Grace  Brethre 

Church 

VAN  ORMAN,  MELVIN  D.  (L)  (Dolores)  i 
350  Route  36  South,  Duncansville,  I 

16635 

(Tbl.  814/695-3855) 
Pastor,  Hopewell  Grace  Brethren 

Church 

VIERS',  JOHN  D.  (Soni) 

54,  rue  Docteur  Oilier,  69100  Villeii 

banne,  France  ; 

(Tbl.  (011-33)  78.68.98.52) 
Missionary,  France 
Centerville,  OH,  church 


TRESSLER*,  J.  WARD  (Agnes) 

1005  Birdseye  Blvd.,  Fremont,  OH 

43420       (Tbl.  419/334-7106) 
Minister  of  Visitation  and  Counseling 
Grace  Brethren  Church 


VNASDALE*,  LESTER,  A.  (Ruth) 

B.P  183  Moundou,  Republic  of  Cha(i| 

Africa 
Missionary,  Chad 
Mansfield  (Grace),  OH,  church 


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rOLOVSKI*.  MICHAEL  J.,  Th.D.  (Amy) 
B.P.  240,  Bangui,  Central  African 

Republic 
Missionary,  Africa 
Duncansville,  PA,  church 


WEBB*,  TONY  (Cathy) 

225  S.  Roosevelt  St.,  Warsaw,  IN  46580 

(Tfel.  219/269-6145) 
Pastor,  Community  Grace  Brethren 

Church 


'ULGAMORE*,  HOWARD  D.,  (Betty) 
1507  Southwood  Dr.,  Ashland,  OH 

44805       Clbl.  419/289-3005) 
Assist.  Pastor,  Senior  Ministries  and 

I         Visitation 
Grace  Brethren  Church 


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AGGONER*,  TIMOTHY  L.  (Jan) 
105  W.  15th  Ave.,  Juniata,  Altoona,  PA 

16601       (Tfel.  814/943-1277) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church  (Juniata) 

\GNER*,  ROBERT  (Diana) 
9155  Nana  Russell  Rd.  (P.O.  Box  458, 

20736)  Owings,  MD 

(Tfel.  301/855-7895) 
j  Pastor,  Calvert  County  Branch  of  the 

Grace  Brethren  Church  of  Greater 
]       Washington 


WEDERTZ*,  LARRY  (L)  (Jonnie  Lou) 

Grace  Brethren  ^Iavajo  Ministries,  Inc., 

Counselor,  NM  87018 

(Tfel.  505/568-4454) 
Superintendent,  Grace  Brethren  Navajo 

Ministries 
Tbmple  City,  CA,  church 

WEEKLEY*,  RANDY  (Jean) 

5945  63rd  Ave.  N.,  Pinellas  Park,  FL 

33565       (Tfel.  813/544-5544) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

WEIGLE',  LARRY  R.  (Joyce) 

R.  3,  Box  35-A,  Stoystown,  PA  15563 

(Ttel.  814/893-5422) 
Pastor,  Reading  Grace  Brethren  Church 

WEIMER*,  RON  (Vivian) 

3134  Violet  Dr.,  Waterloo,  lA  50701 

(Tfel.  319/296-3493) 
Assoc.  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 


'iLKER*,  HARRY  F.  (Darlene) 
2901  Virginia  St.,  Sioux  City,  lA  51104 
*  Director,  Gospel  Rescue  Mission 
i  Stoystown,  PA,  church 

\4lL*,  F.  EUGENE  (LJ  (Sharon) 
c/o  P.O.  Box  5284,  Vienna,  WV  26105 
Pastor,  Community  Grace  Brethren 
Church 

VLLACE*,  MICHAEL  D.  (L)  (Denise) 
20  Laurel  St.,  Pine  Grove,  PA  17963 
'      (Tfel.  717/345-6454) 
Pastor,  Echo  Valley  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  Tremont 


WELBORN*,  GLEN  H.  (Agnes) 

702  N.  Main  St.,  Leon,  lA  50144 

(Tel.  515/446-6189) 
Leon  church 

WELSH,  RON  (Donna) 

24775  CR  20E,  Elkhart,  IN  46517 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

WELTMER*,  DONALD  (Marilyn) 

Beech  Mountain  Lakes,  77  Avalanche 
Ln.,  Drums,  PA  18222 

(Tfel.  717/788-2599) 
Harrisburg  church 


VjLTER*,  DEAN  I.  (Peggy) 
9811  Caltor  Ln.,  Fort  Washington,  MD 
j     20744       (Tfel.  301/248-2213) 
Assoc.  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Greater  Washington 

WMBOLD*,  ROGER  L.  (Phyllis) 
335  Clemens  Rd.,  Harleysville,  PA 

19438       (Tfel.  215/256-9620) 
Castor,  Penn  Valley  Grace  Brethren 
I     Church,  Telford 

WW*,  RUSSELL  M.  ("D.D.") 
1007  Loop  Dr.,  Englewood,  OH  45322 

(Tsl.  513/836-8839) 
Castor  Emeritus,  Basore  Road  Grace 

Brethren  Church,  Dayton 

«  WER*,  SCOTT,  L.  (Betty  Lou) 
|717  Lowell  Wood  East,  Mishawaka,  IN 

46545       (Tfel.  219/256-5940) 
^stor,  Mishawaka  Grace  Brethren 
Church 


WHITCOMB*,  JOHN  C,  Th.D.  (Norma) 
P.O.  Box  277,  Winona  Lake,  IN  46590 

(Tbl.  219/267-8243) 
Conference  Speaker 
Indianapolis  (Northeast),  IN,  church 

WHITE*,  BRIAN  L.  (Janice) 

6857  Park  Vista  Rd.,  Englewood,  OH 

45322       (Tfel.  513/836-4730) 
Senior  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church, 

Dajrton 

WHITE*,  DANIEL  A.  (Judi) 

3645  Susquehanna  Trail  North,  York, 

PA  17404       (Tfel.  717/764-4839) 
Pastor,  Basore  Grace  Brethren  Church 

WHITED*,  ROBERT  D.  (Jeannette) 

600  Donna  Dr.,  Beaumont,  CA  92223 

(Ttel.  714/845-7229) 
Retired 
Beaumont  church 


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WIKERT,  RANDY  (L)  (Pamela) 

P.O.  Box  9011-367,  Tfemecula,  CA  92390 
Pastor,  Sunridge  Community  Church 
Los  Alamitos  church 

WILEY*,  GALEN  W.  (Elsie) 

22713  Ellsworth  Ave.,  Minerva,  OH 

44657       (Ttel.  216/868-3296) 
Pastor.  Minerva  Grace  Brethren  Church 

WILEY*,  RALPH  (Dorotha) 

1800  N.W.  9th  Ave.,  Fort  Lauderdale,  FL 
33311       (Business  address:  22713 
Ellsworth,  Minerva,  OH  44657 
Winter  address:  c/o  1950  S.  Ocean 
Dr.  L.C.  Hallandale,  FL  33009) 
(Tfel.  305/525-5371) 
Interim  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 

WILHELM*,  GEORGE  F.  (Lou) 

Paradise  Mobile  Park,  Lot  138,  R.  1, 

New  Bloomfield,  PA  17068 

(Tfel.  717/834-4310) 
Visitation  Pastor  Emeritus,  Harrisburg 

church 

WILLARD*,  WILLIAM  (Phyllis) 

213  Weaver  Dr.,  Lititz,  PA  17543 

(Tel.  717/627-2691) 
Assoc.  Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Lititz 

WILLIAMS*,  BRIAN  (L) 

c/o  Grace  Brethren  Church,  375  Hills- 
Miller  Rd.,  Delaware,  OH  43015 
Delaware  church 


WILLIAMS*,  ROBERT  (Lenora) 

150  W.  Warren  St.,  Box  41,  Peru,  IN 

46970       (Te\.  317/472-4016) 
Peru  church 


WILLIAMS*,  ROSCOE  (Fern  E.) 

15154  Goodhue  St.,  Whittier,  CA  90604 

(Tel.  213/944-9953) 
Whittier  (Comm.)  church 


WILLIAMS*,  RUSSELL  L.  (Margaret) 
6213  Green  Eyes  Way,  Orangvale,  CA 

95662       (Tel.  916/988-5874) 
Pastor,  Ambassadors  Grace  Brethren 

Church 


WINGFIELD*,  D.  MICHAEL  (Joyce) 
R.  1,  Box  431,  Tfelford,  TN  37690 

(Tel.  615/257-2880) 
ftstor,  Grace  Brethren  Church 


WINGFIELD*,  JAMES  H.  (Mildred) 

R.  1,  Box  152,  Boones  Mill,  VA  24065 

(Tel.  703/334-2873) 
Retired 
Roanoke  (Garden  City)  church 


WINTER*,  CHARLES  H.  (L)  (Marilyn) 

120  W  Pioneer  St.,  Harrah,  WA  (Mail-i 

ing  address:  P.O.  Box  69,  98933) 

(Tfel.  509/848-2609) 

Pastor,  Harrah  Grace  Brethren  Churcl 

WITT*,  G.  DOUGLAS  (Margie) 

3528  Garden  City  Blvd.,  Roanoke,  VA 

24014       (Tbl.  703/342-9670) 
Pastor,  Garden  City  Grace  Brethren 
Church 

WITZKY*,  GENE  E.  (Margaret) 

381  Fox  Rd.,  R.  14,  Lexington,  OH 

44904       (Tfel.  419/884-0692) 
Pastor,  Cornerstone  Grace  Brethren 
Church 

WOODRUFF*,  PAUL  E.  (Jan) 

4319  N.  Vinewood,  Indianapolis,  IN 

46254       (Tel.  317/293-1103) 
Pastor,  Eagle  Creek  Grace  Brethren 

Church 

WRIGHT*,  F.  DANIEL  (L) 

1123  9th  St.,  Roanoke,  VA  24013 

(Tel.  703/342-4101) 
Asst.  Pastor,  Ghent  Grace  Brethren 

Church 


YOUNG*,  Charles  L.  (L)  (Macy  D.) 

5538  Twilight  Rd.,  Roanoke,  VA  2401 

Pastor,  Troutville  Grace  Bible  Brethr 

Church 

YOUNG*,  EMORY  R.  "ZEKE"  (L)  (Marsi 
5321  Sunrise  Ln.,  Charleston,  WV 

25313       (Tfel.  304/776-3317) 
Pastor,  Cross  Lanes  Grace  Brethren 

Church 

YOUNG*,  JERRY  R.  (Loreen) 

414  S.  Cope  Hill  Dr.,  Manheim,  PA 

17545       (Itel.  717/665-2322) 
Pastor,  Grace  Brethren  Church,  Litil 

YUNKER*,  ROBERT 

1429  W  Central,  Madera,  CA  93637i 

(Tfel.  209/673-6525) 
Elkhart,  IN,  church 


ZAKAHI*,  NATHAN  (Kelly) 

98-323  Pono  St.,  Aiea,  HI  96701 

(Tbl.  808/487-8188) 
Pastor,  Waimalu  Grace  Brethren  Chi 

ZIELASKO*,  JOHN  W.,  Th.M.  (Jeane) 
114  15th  St.,  Winona  Lake,  IN  465& 

(Tfel.  219/267-4808) 
Retired  Missionary 
Winona  Lake  church 


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Florida  Suncoast— Brooksville  GBC,  February  23 

Hawaii— Waimalu  GBC,  Aiea,  HI,  March  9  &  10 

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EDITORIAL 


Several  weeks  ago  I  sat 
through  the  TV  special  "The  Big 
One".  For  two  nights  I  waited  to 
see  if  the  specialist  in  Earth- 
quake predictions  would  be 
right.  She  had  become  con- 
vinced that  the  "Big  One"  was 
going  to  hit  Los  Angeles.  Some 
wanted  to  believe  her  and  others 
were  really  skeptical.  As  the 
mayor  of  lx)s  Angeles  and  the 
news  media  pondered  what  to  da 
I  sat  in  suspense.  It  did  happen 
and  there  were  buildings  drop- 
ping everywhere.  People  were 
screaming  and  I  was  glad  to  be  in 
Indiana.  To  my  relief,  it  was  just 
a  movie. 

However,  to  keep  things  inter- 
esting, a  Dr.  Browning  predicted 
an  earthquake  for  the  midwest 
right  along  the  New  Madrid  fault. 
Now  we  in  the  midwest  are  used 
to  being  blown  around  or  away 
by  our  specialty — the  tornado.  So 
to  be  safe  from  the  earthquake 
some  of  the  schools  closed  their 
doors  and  the  TV  people  all 
headed  for  the  fault  to  be  there 
just  in  case  it  happened.  Per- 
sonally, I  had  great  doubts  about 
the  Mississippi  River  falling  into 
the  gulf  of  Mexico  and  Winona 
Lake  dropping  into  Lake 
Michigan.  So  it  was  a  good  time 
to  go  to  Florida — better  safe  than 
sorry  is  not  a  bad  way  to  look  at 
things. 

The  big  days  of  the  earthquake 
prediction  approached  and  from 
the  Orlando  area  I  went  off  to 
Universal  Studio  to  do  what?  Of 
course — try  the  new  earthquake 
presentation  in  which  I  would  be 
caught  underground  in  an  8.3 
earthquake.  There  was  a  flaming 
gasoline  truck,  light  poles  falling 
and  a  flood  of  water  roaring  down 
the  subway  steps.  Wow!  From 
there  I  went  to  see  King  Kong 
destroy  New  York  City — it  made 
my  day. 

Meanwhile,  back  in  the  mid- 
west, St.  Louis,  Cedar  Rapids  and 
Winona  Lake  made  it  through 
Dr.  Browning's  prediction  and  we 
are  at  least  safe  for  another  day. 
We  should  not  take  it  all  too 
lightly,  though.  There  is  really 


a  "Big  One"  coming  one  of  these 
days — when  I  say  big,  I  do  mean 
big.  Several  years  ago  Iran  had 
50,000  deaths  in  one  earthquake 
and  there  have  been  other  big 
ones.  Remember  San  Francisco 
at  the  turn  of  the  century?  In 
China  decades  ago,  tens  of 
thousands  were  killed.  Mexico 
City  is  still  fresh  in  mind.  My 
biggest  earthquake  experience 
was  a  number  of  years  ago  in 
Long  Beach — while  reviewing  a 
manuscript  with  Roy  Roberts 
one  rumbled  through.  Roy 
reacted  with  ease,  reminding  me 
that  Californians  stir  their  coffee 
with  little  earthquakes  like  that. 
However,  Roy  is  in  Pennsylvania 
now,  so  that  may  tell  you 
something,  too! 

Back  to  the  really  "Big  One": 
"He  broke  the  sixth  seal,  and 
there  was  an  earthquake:  and  the 
sun  became  black  as  sackcloth 
made  of  hair,  and  the  whole 
moon  became  like  blood:  and  the 
stars  of  the  sky  fell  to  the  earth, 
as  a  fig  tree  casts  its  unripe  figs 
when  shaken  by  a  great  wind. 
And  the  sky  split  apart  like  a 
scroll  when  it  is  rolled  up;  and 
every  mountain  and  island  were 
moved  out  of  their  places" 
(Revelation  6:12-14  NASB). 
People  pray  to  die  and  kings, 
commanders  and  slaves  all  are 
involved.  There  is  no  escape  for 
them  because  the  day  of  their 
wrath  has  come. 

As  I  have  been  re-reading  the 
book  of  Revelation  in  the  light  of 
today's  newscasts  and  news- 
papers, it  has  taken  on  a  new 
urgency.  I  am  not  saying  this  is 
the  end,  but  it  looks  a  lot  like  it. 
When  the  Christmas  decorations 
go  up,  it  looks  a  lot  like 
Christmas.  When  the  prophecy 
looks  a  lot  like  Revelation,  it 
looks  like  the  end  ...  so  you  get 
ready  for  the  next  happenings.  If 
you  get  ready  for  the  end  and  it 
is  not  the  end,  you  probably  did 
not  make  any  mistakes  in  just 
being  ready — right? 

When  will  the  "Big  One" 
come?  No  one  really  knows,  but 
the  really  big  one  is  certain.  I 
know  because  God  said  so! 


The 
Really 
Big 
One 


by  Charles  W.  Turner 


HERALD/  December  15,  1990 


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Brethren  Missionary 


"HERALD 

l/blume  52      No.  12  ^^^  December  15.  199( 


December  15,  1990 


3  Editorial 

The  Really 
Big  One 

Charles  W.  Turner 

6  Grace  College 
1990  Homecoming 


9  WMC 

When  He  Came 


12  Fellowship  Happenings      16  Home  Missions 


Personal 
Reflections: 
The  Baptism/ 
Membership 
Debate 

James  Belton 
15  BEM 

The  Power  of  a 

Consecrated 

Minority 

Ron  E.  Thompson 


Haitian  Church 
Adopted 

18  Fellowship  News 

19  Men  and  Boys 

Please  Pray  for  Us! 

Ed  Jackson 


10  Foreign  Missions 
GBFM 
Report  Card 


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My  dad  is  starting  out  the  New  Year  right! 
He's  opening  a  GBIF  savings  account  in  my  name. 


**Ask  your  dad  (grandparents  are  good  too) 
to  establish  a  savings  account  for  you 
today.  They  make  great  gifts  and  help  you 
learn  all  that  stuff  grown-ups  always  talk 
about — you  know;  financial  responsibility, 
saving  toward  college,  and  ministry. 

Accounts  at  GBIF  help  to  provide 
Grace  Brethren  churches  with  financ- 
ing for  building  programs  and  im- 
provements. We  become  a  part  of  a 
ministry  team  when  we  have  ac- 
counts at  GBIF.  It's  a  great  way  to 
save  for  the  future  while  allowing  our 
funds  to  be  used  today  for  church 
growth.  Accounts  earn  6.77  percent 
(which  is  a  7  percent  effective  yield 
when  compounded  annually)." 

Sounds  like  a  good  idea  to  me, 
Jason!  We  will  be  prepared  for 
Mom  and  Dad's,  or  Grandma  and 
Grandpa's,  call  at  219-267-5161. 
Or  they  can  write  us  for  more 
information  at  P.O.  Box  587, 
Winona  Lake,  IN  46590. 


Grace 
Brethren 
Investment 
Foundation,  inc 


"Investments  with  eternal  values" 

P.O.  Box  587  •  Winona  Lake,  Indiana  46590 
219-267-5161 


Jason  Folsom 

Winona  Lake  Grace  Brethren  Church 

Winona  Lake,  Indiana 


HERALD/  December  15,  1990 


^jrKAUli;  IJUI^I^ISUM} 


ALUMNUS  OF  THE  YEAR  -  Rev. 
Richard  S.  Jensen,  Simi  Valley, 
California,  spoke  briefly  to  the 
capacity  crowd  attending  the 
President's  Brunch.  Prof.  Don 
Ogden,  Directorof  Alumni  Affairs, 
served  as  master  of  ceremonies. 


FIRST  ANNUAL  5-K  RUN  ■  Rick  Lyons,  alumnus 
from  Eastlake,  Ohio,  and  Miriam  Aellig,  a 
freshman  from.  Chaux  De  Fonds,  Switzerland, 
were  the  over-all  winners  for  the  Homecoming 
S-K  Run. 


SONG  OF  THANKSGIVING  ■  Featured  duo  pianists  Ovid  Young  and 
Stephen  Nielson  u>ere  accompanied  bji  the  Festival  Choir  and 
Orchestra,  composed  of  area  alumni,  faculty,  staff  and  students,  and 
conducted  b|f  Prof.  Ardis  F)aber. 


FAS£JVTS  OF  THE  YEAR  -  Ken  and  Joanne  Taylor,  shown  here 
with  their  daughter  Becky,  a  senior,  were  selected  as  the  1990 
Parents  of  the  Year.  Becky's  fiance'  Rod  Wilson  and  the  Taylor's 
youngest  son,  Matthew  were  also  in  attendance. 


Alumni  from  around  the 
region  and  country  descended 
on  the  Grace  College  campus 
October  19  and  20  for  the 
college's  homecoming  festivities. 

Homecoming  Weekend  began 
Friday  evening  with  the  Home- 
coming Banquet  and  Alpha  Chi 
induction.  At  coronation 
ceremonies,  senior  Lizabeth 
Angelo,  from  Westboro,  Wiscon- 
sin was  crowned  Homecoming 
Queen.  Members  of  the  Home- 
coming Court  were  Jennifer 
Certalic,  a  junior  from 
Milwaukee,  Wisconsin;  Teresa 
Cooper,  a  senior  from  Vinton, 
Virginia;  Laura  Devan,  a  soph- 
omore from  Roanoke,  Virginia; 
Heidi  Johnson,  a  freshman  from 
Ashland,  Ohio;  and  Becky 
Tkylor,  a  senior  from  Warsaw, 
Indiana. 

Christian  pianists  Nielson  & 
Young  entertained  the  corona- 
tion crowd,  which  filled  Rode- 
heaver  Auditorium  to  capacity. 
Friday's  activities  ended  with  a 
reception  in  the  newly  refur- 
bished auditorium  in  McClain 
Hall. 

Homecoming  activites  con- 
tinued Saturday,  October  20,  in 
the  morning  with  a  5-K  run  and 
the  annual  President's  Alumni/ 
Parents  Brunch.  Afternoon  and 
evening  events  included  the 
Alumni  Golf  Scramble, 
alumni/varsity  basketball, 
volleyball,  and  baseball  scrim- 
mages, a  performance  of  the 
play,  "A  Mouse  that  Roared,"  by 
the  college's  Communications 
Department,  open  house  in  the 


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HERALD/  December  15,  1990 


QL990  HOMECOMING 


CORONATION  ■  Senior  Liz 
Angela  was  crowned  I990 
Homecoming  Queen.  The 
members  of  the  court 
were  (from  left,  back  row) 
Rod  Wilson  and  Senior 
Attendant  Becky  Taylor. 
Paul  Bowman  and  Queen 
Liz  Angela,  Jon  Delae  and 
Senior  Attendant  Teresa 
Cooper.  (Front  row  from 
left)  Jeff  Wiesinger  and 
Junior  Attendant 

Jennifer  Certalic,  Scott 
Lyons  and  Sophomore 
Attendant  Laura  Devan, 
Freshman  Attendant 
Heidi  Johnson  and  Dave 
Jones. 


Art  Department,  soccer  game 
between  Grace  and  Aquinas. 
Operation  Barnabas  Reunion, 
class  reunion  dinners,  and  a 
variety  show. 

Richard  S.  Jensen  was  named 
Alumnus  of  the  Year.  Jensen  is 
a  1964  graduate  and  now  serves 
as  principal  at  Brethren  School 
in  Simi  Valley.  California.  In  ad- 
dition to  his  B.A.  degree  from 
Grace  College,  Jensen  holds  his 
B.D.  and  MACSA  degrees  from 
Grace  Theological  Seminary. 

Named  Parents  of  the  Year 
were  Ken  and  Joanne  Tkylor. 
Ken  is  Professor  of  Sociology  at 
the  college,  while  Joanne  is 
School  Nurse  and  Director  of  the 
Student  Health  Center  on 
campus. 

The  1991  Homecoming  Week- 
end is  scheduled  for  October  11 
and  12.  Grace  College  alumni 
will  receive  information  in  the 
coming  months  about  1991 
homecoming  events. 


'M 

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HOMECOMING  GAME  ■  Fans  at 
the  Miller  Athletic  Field 
enjoyed  the  beautiful  weather 
and.  the  skillful  playing  of  the 
soccer  team  as  Grace  defeated 
Aquinas  8-1. 


ALUMNVSTVDENT  BODY  TALENT 
SHOW  -  The  newly  renovated 
McClain  Auditorium  provided  the 
setting  for  the  annual  talent  show 
featuring  students,  alumni,  staff, 
and  faculty. 


CLASS  REUNION  DINNERS-  The  Class  of  1985  enjoyed  a  good  time  of  reminiscing  over  dinner  at  the 
Viewpoint  on  the  Lake.  The  Classes  of  'SO,  '65,  '70,  '75,  and  'SO  also  dined  at  other  local  restaurants. 

HERALD/  December  15,  1990 


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WOMEN'S  MISSIONARY  COUNCIL 


Did  the  stable  seem  dark  to  Jesus 

When  He  came  down  to  earth  that  night? 

Did  the  manger  seem  cold? 

Did  He  miss  all  that  gold 

As  His  eyes  struggled  searching  for  light? 

Did  He  know  that  His  future  was  lonely; 
That  no  one  would  understand 
His  calling  so  cruel — 
They'd  just  call  Him  a  fool 
Wherever  He  walked  in  their  land? 

Did  Heaven  without  Him  seem  empty? 

Was  the  Father  feeling  His  loss? 

Did  He  want  to  reach  down 

To  restore  His  Sons  crown 

And  protect  Him  from  suffering  the  cross? 

Did  His  mother's  heart  ache  for  the  child 
Whom  they  could  not  really  afford? 
Was  her  heart  filled  with  fears? 
Through  the  joy  were  there  tears 
As  she  pondered  the  memories  she  stored? 

All  the  things  we  so  want  for  our  children 

Were  denied  to  our  Savior  that  night. 

Yet  humbly  He  came 

Giving  up  His  great  Name 

Until  all  of  our  wrongs  were  made  right. 

In  the  midst  of  such  circumstances 

How  could  anyone  ever  believe 

That  this  little  boy 

Would  permeate  with  joy 

Each  of  us  who  will  trust  and  receive? 

If  today  He  were  born  among  us 

And  our  church  witnessed  His  birth 

Would  we  offer  a  hand? 

Would  we  understand 

The  greatness  of  that  Baby's  worth? 

— Jo  Stuart 


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HERALD/  July  15.  1990 


9 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


GBFM  Report  Card 

The  following  is  an  update  on  six  of  12  fields  where  GBFM  serves. 


PORTUGAL 

Portugal  opened  its  doors  to 
legal  Protestant  activity  after  the 
revolution  of  1974.  The  poorest 
country  in  western  Europe, 
Portugal  is  also  four  times  more 
densely  populated  than  the 
United  States. 

In  1988,  John  and  Jean 
Zielasko.  former  missionaries  to 
Brazil  and  former  General  Direc- 
tor of  GBFM,  went  to  Portugal  to 
lay  the  groundwork  for  the 
Portugal  ministry.  Portugal  is  the 
seventeenth  field  in  which  Grace 
Brethren  missionaries  have 
served.  It  is  also  the  most  recent- 
ly entered  field. 

Tim  and  Julie  Hawkins  arrived 
in  Portugal  in  September  of  this 
year  and  are  informally  learning 
Portuguese  from  a  Baptist 
minister's  wife,  but  more  inten- 
sively at  Coimbra. 

The  Portugal  team  will  include 
Margaret  Hull,  missionary  for  25 
years  to  the  Central  African 
Republic:  second-generatiort 
missionary  Ken  Burk  and  his 
wife,  Kim;  and  Ralph  and  Martha 
Schwartz,  who  formerly  served 
in  Brazil. 


FRANCE 

During  WWII  American 
soldiers  recognized  the  spiritual 
need  in  France.  In  1951,  Fred  and 
Maurita  Fogle  joined  other 
postwar  missionaries  and 
established  the  first  Grace 
Brethren  church-planting  effort 
in  Lyon.  France.  Teamwork  was 
difficult,  and  the  group  of 
believers  in  Lyon  dispersed. 
When  Tom  and  Doris  Julien 
arrived  in  1958,  the  situation 
was  bleak.  TVying  to  bridge  the 
gap  between  missionaries  and 
the  French  people,  God  led  the 
Juliens  to  the  Chateau.  In  1964 
the  Chateau  de  St.  Albain  was 
purchased  for  youth  rallies, 
short-term  mission  experiences, 
and  camps. 

Churches  are  located  in  Lyon, 
Macon,  and  Chalon.  The  latter 
has  celebrated  its  tenth  anniver- 
sary. Dijon,  LeCreusot,  Mont- 
ceau,  and  St.  Albain  are  others 
where  GBFM  missionaries  are 
located. 

The  Lyon  Church  was  virtual- 
ly non-existent.  Since  then  it  has 
been  newly  established  as  of 
March  11,  1990,  and  has  grown 
from  three  to  60.  In  1989  alone, 
the  Lyon  church  saw  21  in- 
dividuals come  to  know  Christ  as 
Savior. 


MEXICO 

In  the  fall  of  1951  Walt  and 
Alys  Haag  went  to  Mexico  in  the 
place  of  Jack  Green  who  was 
prevented  by  illness  from  be- 
coming GBFM's  first  missionary 
there.  The  Haags  began  their 
work  in  the  border  of  Tijuana. 
They  also  travelled  further  into 
Mexico.  In  the  50s  and  60s,  the 
Edminstons,  the  Guerenas,  and 
the  Churchills  joined  the  team  in 
evangelistic  ministry  among 
university  students  in  Mexico 
City  and  at  the  Brethren  Bible 
Institute  at  the  border. 

Since  1951  the  missionary 
team  and  national  pastors  have 
established  14  churches  along 
the  border,  Irapuato,  and  Mexico 
City  with  an  average  attendance 
of  426.  The  Bible  Institute  cur- 
rently has  six  full-time  students. 
TXvelve  border  churches  have  a 
strong  summer  camp  program 
where  families  and  young  people 
are  taught  practical  Christian 
living  on  a  25 -acre  campground 
in  Tecate,  New  Mexico. 


10 


HERALD/ December  15,  1990 


FOREIGN  MISSIONS 


GBFM  Report  Card 


ARGENTINA 

Charles  Yoder,  his  family,  and 
Bertha  Bell  chose  Rio  Cuarto, 
Cordoba,  as  their  home  base 
when  they  arrived  in  Argentina 
in  1909.  It  was  the  largest  town 
in  the  republic,  had  no  gospel 
witness,  and  was  centrally 
located  among  unevangelized 
towns  nearby.  National  workers 
began  assisting  them  in  1916, 
and  the  Clarence  Sickel  family 
joined  them  in  1919.  For  the  next 
30  years  the  ministry  included 
using  a  Model  T  Ford  truck, 
affectionately  named  the  "Bible 
Coach,"  to  travel  from  town  to 
town:  a  Bible  institute  was 
started;  and  radio  and  bookstore 
ministries  followed.  During  the 
1960s  and  70s  the  influence  of 
the  Charismatic  movement 
caused  a  split  among  the  Argen- 
tine churches.  A  time  of  slow 
rebuilding  followed.  More  recent- 
ly a  new  missionary  team  arrived 
in  Buenos  Aires. 

Today,  there  are  16  Grace 
Brethren  churches  in  Argentina 
with  more  than  500  members 
and  the  opportunities  for  plant- 
ing more  seem  even  brighter 
than  before.  The  mission  team  is 
working  in  partnership  with  the 
Argentine  churches,  and  by  the 
year  2000  envisions  four  new 
church-planting  teams  in  four 
new  Argentine  cities. 


SPAIN 

Spain  is  a  country  only  12 
years  old  in  its  democracy  and 
still  holds  99  percent  of  its 
population  as  Roman  Catholic. 
Evangelicals  are  even  looked 
upon  as  a  cult.  King  Juan  Carlos 
allowed  for  more  religious 
freedom,  and  Grace  Brethren 
missionaries  have  planted  a 
church  in  Valencia.  Chosen  for 
its  many  suburbs  of  10-20,000 
people  each,  Valencia  offers  an 
opportunity  for  the  few 
evangelical  churches  to  reach 
Spain. 

In  1984,  Bob  and  Marilyn 
Salazar  pioneered  the  church 
planting  effort  in  Spain.  Since 
their  early  efforts  and  contacts, 
the  Pouparts.  who  have  followed, 
are  continuing  regular  Sunday 
School  and  church  services, 
Bible  studies,  and  a  Bible  class 
for  University  students. 

Missionaries  to  Spain  testify  to 
a  slower  paced  life  which  gives 
great  opportunity  to  make 
friends  and  lead  Spaniards  to 
Christ.  Regular  church  atten- 
dance is  between  15  and  20.  At 
least  two  have  come  to  know 
Christ.  The  Pouparts  pray  that 
God  will  continue  to  bring  more 
fertile  hearts  across  their  path. 


GERMANY 

Roger  and  Nancy  Peugh  were 
commissioned  by  GBFM  in  1969 
to  Germany,  the  birthplace  of  the 
Brethren  movement.  Their  early 
years  in  Germany  were  ones  of 
isolation  and  testing,  but  in  1971 
they  began  a  children's  ministry 
which  was  vital  in  communi- 
cating with  the  German  people. 
Home  Bible  studies  and  an 
evangelistic  crusade  led  to  the 
planting  of  the  Stuttgart  Grace 
Brethren  Church  in  1976. 

The  church's  progress  was 
marked  by  periods  of  tension  and 
struggle,  but  15  years  later,  the 
Stuttgart  church  was  turned  over 
to  German  leadership.  In  1977 
the  Pappas  family  arrived  bring- 
ing much  needed  encourage- 
ment to  the  Peughs.  Since  then 
seven  other  missionary  families 
have  arrived,  and  five  more 
churches  in  other  cities  have 
been  established.  With  the 
recent  reunification  of  Germany, 
GBFM's  future  ministry  in 
Germany  looks  promising. 


HERALD/ December  15.  1990 


11 


FELLOWSHIP  HAPPENINGS 


Personal  Reflections 


/  have  been  encouraged  by  many  to  open  up  a  limited  number 
of  pages  of  the  Herald  magazine  to  the  expression  of  opinions 
and  beliefs  regarding  the  baptism/ membership  issue  in  the 
Grace  Brethren  Church.  No  practical  means  of  such  an 
exchange  has  been  available  to  persons  following  last  year's 
national  conference.  A  forum  plan  was  adopted  at  the  1989 
conference,  but  has  not  been  implemented  in  a  workable 
fashion  to  date.  No  exchanges  which  involve  the  names  of 
other  persons  will  be  included.  The  use  of  the  Herald 
magazine  makes  the  information  available  to  lay  persons  as 
well  as  to  ministers.  No  editing  will  be  done  on  any  of  the 
articles  and  it  is  understood  that  the  material  does  not  have 
the  endorsement  of  the  Herald,  the  Fellowship  or  the  local 
church  —  it  reflects  the  personal  position  of  the  individual 
author.  — Charles  W.  Tlirner.  publisher 

By  James  Belton 
Missionary  to  Germany 

Our  Fellowship  has  been  grappling  with  a  very 
complex  issue  for  the  past  few  years.  I  would  like 
to  take  a  few  moments  of  your  time  to  give  you  a 
personal  view  of  what  I  see  happening  in  our 
Fellowship. 

This  letter  is  describing  what  I  see  happening 
in  our  Fellowship  and  in  Christendom  world-wide. 
Our  eyes  need  to  be  open  so  we  can  view 
theological  divergences  with  clear  vision.  As  I  was 
struggling  with  these  trends  a  few  years  ago  I 
found  myself  starting  to  agree  with  some  of  these 
false  philosophies.  However,  through  the  help  of 
the  Spirit  of  God  and  Spirit-controlled  men,  I  was 
driven  to  the  Scriptures  and  eventually  found 
these  trends  to  be  poisonous.  This  is  what  I  found 
to  be  true  then,  and  I  see  the  same  symptoms  now: 

We  are  dealing  with  a  problem  which  has,  to 
some  extent  or  other,  affected  all  of  us,  namely,  a 
movement  that  has  been  given  the  name  Neo- 
Evangelicalism.  This  movement  is  far  more 
dangerous  than  most  people  realize.  We  are 
dealing  with  a  mind  set.  not  just  a  particular 
theological  issue.  We  must  first  deal  with  this 
mind-set.  If  we  don't  do  this  first,  we  will  be 
spinning  our  wheels  and  gaining  little  ground  in 
our  efforts  to  show  these  brothers  that  they  are 
drifting  from  the  truth.  Our  ultimate  problem  is 
not  how  we  should  receive  members  into  our 
churches  (this  problem  has  become  prominent 
among  us  especially  since  1964).  This  is  only  a 
symptom  of  the  problem. 

The  characteristics  of  the  Neo-Evangelical  move- 
ment as  I  learned  them  at  Grace  Seminary 
(1984-87)  went  something  like  this: 

1.  A  desire  for  intellectual  prestige  and> 
sophistication,  along  with  a  re-thinking  of  Chris- 
tian doctrine  with  the  view  of  modifying  them  for 
the  benefit  of  the  modern  mind.  A  passion  for 
communication  and  dialogue  with  non-evangelical 
leaders  and  thinkers  in  order  to  "share"  theological 
insights,    not  just    to    present    them.    And    the 


elevation  of  Love  (Grace)  above  Doctrine  (TVuth). 

2.  An  emphasis  upon  Ecumenism  among  all 
born-again  Christians,  with  a  corresponding 
avoidance  of  doctrines  upon  which  all  Christians 
are  not  agreed.  Not  only  an  avoidance  but,  of 
course,  an  actual  abandoning  of  doctrines  on 
which  all  Christians  are  not  agreed.  It's  reducing 
everything  to  a  low  common  denominator:  "we 
will  not  really  have  convictions  on  anything  that 
all  born-again  Christians  do  not  accept  as  minimal 
truths." 

Now  what  is  the  basic  philosophy  of  this 
dangerous  trend  of  thinking? 

1.  The  most  effective  way  to  proclaim  the  Gospel 
to  the  entire  world  in  our  generation  is  to  unite  all 
born-again  Christians,  both  doctrinally  and 
organizationally,  because  the  world  will  remain 
unimpressed  by  a  divided  church.  In  other  words, 
we  must  at  all  costs  have  organizational  unity  or 
nobody  will  listen  to  our  message. 

2.  Since  a  united  front  before  the  world  is  of 
extreme  importance  to  evangelism,  it  is  sinful  to 
form  new  denominations  or  fellowships  of  Chris- 
tians for  the  sake  of  perpetuating  certain  distinct 
interpretations  of  doctrines  or  ordinances.  After 
all,  we  will  all  spend  eternity  together  in  heaven; 
therefore  it  is  sinful  to  divide  the  body  of  Christ 
on  earth  over  any  doctrinal  or  ecclesiastical  issue. 
The  mark  of  true  orthodoxy  is  Love  not  doctrine. 
Therefore,  if  we  truly  love  one  another  we  will  not 
allow  doctrines  or  ordinances  to  divide  us. 

3.  However,  it  must  be  recognized  that 
denominations  do  exist  today,  and  these  cannot  be 
abolished  immediately.  So,  in  order  to  restore  to 
some  extent  the  unity  of  the  early  church,  we  must 
not  emphasize  any  doctines  that  other  Christians 
do  not  accept.  Otherwise  there  might  be  friction 
and  division  in  the  body  and  the  world  will  not  be 
impressed  by  our  Gospel  witness.  7b  win  the  world 
for  Christ  we  must  bury  our  differences  and 
proclaim  the  essential  core  of  the  gospel  in  a 
positive  way. 

Now  this  philosophy  has  great  advantages 
because  it  immediately  eliminates  the  necessity 
of  a  careful  study  of  God's  Word. 

However,  the  Great  Commission  has  three  parts, 
not  just  one.  Neo-evangelical  ecumenism  sees  just 
one  part,  namely,  "make  disciples  of  all  nations." 
But  Jesus  commanded  three  things:  (1)  "Disciple" 
(evangelize),  (2)  "Baptize,"  and  (3)  "Teach  them  all 
things." 

The  greatest  problem  I  think  is  this:  Doctrine 
creates  division.  Jesus  said  that  He  did  not  come 
into  the  world  to  bring  unity  and  peace,  but 
division  (Lk.  12:51).  But  why?  Because  truth  will 
do  that.  There  can  be  unity  in  darkness  until  the 
light  comes  (cf.  Jn.  1:35).  But  for  outward  religious 


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FELLOWSHIP  HAPPENINGS 


unity  to  be  maintained,  doctrine,  light,  and  truth 
must  be  either  strictly  enforced  by  God  and  His 
servants  (Acts  2:42;  5:1-11)  or  they  will  be  mini- 
mized somewhere  along  the  line  (Cf.  Rev.  2:1-3:22). 

I  am  not  saying  that  one  who  has  a  Neo- 
Evangelical  mind-set  is  not  seeking  the  truth  or 
searching  the  Scriptures  at  all.  In  fact  I  believe  the 
opposite  to  be  true.  However,  he  will  tend  to  filter 
everything  through  the  Neo-Evangelical  grid  and 
therefore  will  see  theological  issues  from  a 
different  perspective. 

Now  let's  see  if  we  can  grasp  the  dangers  of  this 
attitude.  We  are  told  that  Love  (grace)  is  supreme- 
ly important,  even  at  the  expense  of  Truth 
(doctrine).  But  when  we  look  at  the  New  Tfestament 
inductively  verse  by  verse,  we  find  just  the  opposite 
to  be  true.  We  discover,  for  example,  that  God  never 
places  Love  above  doctrine.  He  places  Love  as  a 
Christian  virtue,  which,  like  Hope  and  Faith,  has 
its  own  relative  seal  of  importance.  "And  now 
abideth  these  three,  faith,  hope,  love,  but  the 
greatest  of  these  is  love"  (I  Cor.  13:13).  What  is  not 
in  that  list?  Doctrine  and  truth!  Doctrine  and  truth 
are  in  a  different  category.  Without  doctrine  there 
can  be  no  Faith.  Hope,  or  Love.  That's  why  First 
Corinthians  13  makes  it  crystal  clear  that  Love 
rejoices  in  the  truth  (vs.  6).  Why?  Because  without 
truth  Love  cannot  exist.  What  is  your  faith  based 
on?  What  are  you  going  to  hope  for?  Whom  are  you 
going  to  love? 

Many  believers  have  insisted  that  they  "love" 
Jesus.  However,  anyone  who  says  he  loves  Jesus 
and  does  not  keep  His  commandments  has  uttered 
a  falsehood.  To  see  Jesus'  answer,  look  at  John 
14:21- 

He  that  hath  my  commandments,  and  keepeth 
them,  he  it  is  that  loveth  me:  and  he  that  loveth 
me  shall  be  loved  of  my  Father,  and  I  will  love 
him.  and  will  manifest  myself  to  him. 

There  is  only  one  measuring  stick  for  love  .  .  . 
Keep  His  Word!  So  the  model  for  spiritual  love  is 
what  you  have  learned  from  God's  Word  and  what 
you  have  believed  about  God's  Word  and  how 
much  you  have  obeyed  God's  Word. 

The  Apostle  Peter  said  that  he  loved  Jesus  more 
than  the  other  disciples  did  (cf.  Matt.  26:33;  Mk. 
14:29).  Jesus  took  careful  measure  of  that  state- 
ment, and  watched  him  self-destruct.  Then,  later, 
Jesus  asked  Peter  three  times  if  he  loved  Him. 
Each  time  the  criterion  was  the  same:  "Feed  my 
sheep,  .  .  .  feed  my  sheep,  .  .  .  feed  my  sheep"  (Jn. 
21:15-17).  Love  cannot  and  must  not  be  elevated 
above  God's  truth. 

The  following  is  a  Biblical  example  to  illustrate 
what  I  believe  is  happening  today.  Do  you 
remember  the  story  of  Daniel's  three  friends? 

Nebuchadnezzar,  king  of  Babylon,  erected  a 
large  golden  image.  The  image  was  dedicated. 
When  the  orchestra  leader's  baton  fell,  everybody 
was  supposed  to  bow  down  and  worship  the  image 


(Dan.  3:1-7).  The  populace  unanimously  obeyed, 
with  three  noble  exceptions  -  Daniel's  three  heroic 
Hebrew  friends.  Note  carefully:  These  three  friends 
did  not  become  conspicuous  until  every  body  else 
bowed  down.  Then  they  stood  out  like  sore 
thumbs.  They  got  into  real  trouble.  A  red-hot 
furnace  awaited  them. 

So  it  is  today:  Those  who  refuse  to  compromise 
stand  out  rather  vividly.  They  are  regarded  by 
some  as  bitter,  or  as  excessively  critical,  or  as 
unloving,  or  as  non-conformists  and  thus  disrup- 
tive of  the  body  of  Christ. 

Daniel's  friends  did  nothing!  They  simply 
remained  standing!  The  longer  we  remain 
standing  the  more  conspicuous  we  will  become. 
May  God  grant  that  the  people  of  our  Fellowship 
also  will  remain  standing. 

This  is  the  underlying  problem  which  has 
caused  many  other  fine  evangelical  Christian 
organizations  to  drift  into  theological  error.  Other 
denominations  and  mission  agencies  struggle 
with  issues  like  Divorce  and  Remarriage  and  In- 
errancy (Just  to  name  a  few).  It  is  because  the 
church  has  felt  the  need  to  infiltrate  the  world 
rather  than  remain  separate  from  the  world  that 
we  now  have  to  do  operative  surgery  to  save  her. 
It's  like  a  man  who  has  gangrene  but  refuses  to 
believe  it  until  it's  too  late.  He  finally  has  to  have 
his  leg  amputated  to  save  his  life.  If  we  do  not  come 
to  grips  with  the  basic  mind-set  of  the  Neo- 
Evangelical  Movement,  our  Fellowship  may  die  a 
slow  death.  Only  radical  surgery  can  save  her. 

1  therefore  believe  that  until  we  deal  with  this 
basic  mind-set,  the  evidences  that  we  convey  will 
not  be  fully  accepted  or  appreciated. 

The  1964  decision  of  National  Conference  was 
a  compromise  made  to  accommodate  two 
churches.  What  did  that  decision  really  ac- 
complish? Answer:  It  postponed  the  immediate 
problem  for  some  twenty-five  years.  Does  our  Lord 
honor  compromise?  If  we  are  still  uncertain 
whether  this  is  the  problem,  then  maybe  we  need 
to  ask  ourselves  this  question;  Which  doctrine  or 
doctrines  have  to  be  attacked  before  we  will  take 
a  stand?  The  Trinity?  The  Birgin  Birth?  The  Blood 
Atonement?  Christ's  Bodily  Resurrection?  The 
Second  Coming?  Are  these  the  only  doctrines  that 
we  have  which  our  Lord  intended  us  to  keep?  In 
other  words,  how  far  are  we  willing  to  compromise 
before  we  as  a  Fellowship  will  take  a  stand?  Where 
are  we  going  to  draw  the  line?  Will  we  draw  the 
line?  Will  we  be  able  to  draw  the  line?  Do  we  as 
a  Fellowship  want  to  draw  the  line?  The  mind-set 
of  Neo-Evangelicalism  says  no.  Do  we  really  believe 
that  the  entire  Bible  is  our  only  rule  for  faith  and 
practice? 

As  we  use  the  expression  "The  Bible,  the  Whole 
Bible  and  nothing  but  the  Bible,"  we  are  not  say- 
ing that  only  we,  the  Fellowship  of  Grace  Brethren 
Churches,  have  the  truth.  What  we  are  saying  is: 
This  is  what  we  believe  to  be  true  as  we  interpret 


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the  Scriptures. 

I  have  heard  many  times  that  we  should  not  fight 
over  "non-essential  doctrines."  Even  as  a  child  I 
can  remember  my  Father  and  Mother  teaching  me 
things  that  I  thought  were  non-essential.  Oh  sure, 
they  taught  me  not  to  lie,  cheat  and  steal.  But  they 
also  taught  me  to  make  my  bed  and  clean  my  room 
every  morning.  Were  these  things  essential?  For 
my  parents  they  were!  In  fact  they  were  overjoyed 
when  they  visited  me  at  College  and  found  that  I 
continued  to  make  my  bed  and  keep  my  room  neat 
and  clean.  As  parents  we  teach  our  children  things 
which  they  believe  to  be  non-essential.  However, 
we  see  the  whole  picture  and  realize  it's  for  their 
own  good.  Do  we  as  parents  expect  our  children 
to  be  obedient  in  all  things?  Or  are  we  disappointed 
only  if  they  lie,  cheat,  and  steal?  Are  we  not  over- 
joyed when  we  see  our  children  following  through 
later  in  life  with  those  so-called  non-essentials? 

In  an  infinitely  higher  way,  does  our  Lxjrd  expect 
us  to  obey  Him  completely?  Or  does  He  expect  us 
to  obey  Him  only  in  areas  we  consider  "essential?  " 
Does  He  not  expect  us  also  to  obey  Him  in 
everything  He  commanded,  including  the  or- 
dinances? Or  did  He  waste  words  on  "non-essential 


doctrines"  that  we  really  do  not  have  to  obej^  Did 
He  give  them  to  us  so  we  can  argue  over  supposed 
"non-essentials"  and  thus  divide  the  body  of 
Christ  and  our  Fellowship  in  our  spare  time? 

Tbday  it's  Church  Membership;  tomorrow  it  may 
be  the  Charismatic  Movement;  or  it  may  be 
Women  Elders.  TWenty  years  from  now  it  may  be 
Homosexuals  in  the  Pulpit.  If  women  elders  are  un- 
biblical  today  then  they  are  unbiblical  tomorrow. 
The  same  goes  for  other  areas  of  truth.  Why  are 
we  struggling  today  with  something  that  our 
Fellowship  had  settled  in  its  early  years?  I  think 
the  answer  is  obvious.  It's  the  mind-set  of 
Neo-Evangelicalism. 

This  is  where  we  should  focus  our  attention, 
rather  than  on  the  Membership  Issue  alone.  The 
crucial  questions  are  these:  "What  does  the 
everlasting  Word  of  the  Lord  have  to  say  about  any 
form  of  Biblical  compromise?"  And,  "What  does 
the  Bible  explicitly  state  to  be  the  believer's  solemn 
duty  in  the  face  of  compromise?"  Make  no  mistake 
about  it,  the  issue  is  compromise,  and  if  we  can 
learn  anything  from  church  history  it  is  this:  Once 
compromise  starts,  there  is  no  end. 


Where  Are  the  Brethren? 

Editor's  note:  This  is  first  in  a  series  of  charts  and  information  on  where  Grace  Brethren  are  located  and  their  numbers. 


As  we  begin  to  think  interna- 
tionally, according  to  the 
statistical  report  for  Dec.  31, 
1989,  here  are  the  membership 
figures  of  the  Fellowship  of  Grace 
Brethren  Churches  in  different 
countries  of  the  world. 

Central  African  Rep.   .  .  144,000 

United  States 39,481 

Chad 12,000 

Brazil 1,200 

Argentina   500 

Mexico 426 

Germany 102 

France   97 

Philippines    73 

England 20 

Spain   13 

Japan 8 

Total 197,920 


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BRETHREN  EVANGELISTIC  MINISTRIES 


The  Power  of  a  Consecrated  Minority 


Several  years  ago  while  visiting  in  Mexico  City  I 
came  to  appreciate  what  it  means  to  be  part  of  a 
minority.  Unable  to  speak  a  word  of  Spanish,  and 
immersed  in  a  culture  far  different  from  my  own, 
I  suddenly  felt  alone  and  helpless. 

Jesus'  disciples  must  have  sensed  some  of  that 
frustration  when  He  announced  He  was  returning 
to  the  Father,  leaving  them  behind  as  sheep  among 
wolves  (Matt.  10:16).  In  a  certain  sense  He  commit- 
ted the  future  evangelization  of  the  human  race  to 
eleven  ordinary  men!  The  authority,  power  and 
anointing  for  such  an  undertaking  He  promised  to 
supply  (Acts  1:8)  and  did.  The  rest  is  history! 

The  principle  for  us  is  clear.  A  consecrated  minori- 
ty can  make  an  impact  on  an  entire  nation.  Joshua 
told  the  children  of  Israel  as  they  were  about  to  enter 
the  Promised  Land,  "consecrate  yourselves,  for 
tomorrow  the  Lord  will  do  amazing  things  among 
you"  (Joshua  3:5).  The  people  obeyed  the  Lord  and 
possessed  the  land.  It  was  the  faithfulness  of  three 
godly  men  that  effected  a  change  in  the  national  law 
of  Babylon  (Dan.  3:2 Iff)  Every  Bible  student  is 
familiar  with  the  story  of  how  Jehovah  whittled 
down  Gideon's  army  to  a  mere  300  in  order  to  defeat 
the  enemy  (Judges  7:1-8).  Who  can  forget  the  lone 
prophet,  Elijah,  as  he  squared  off  against  450  false 
prophets  atop  Mount  Carmel  and  won  the  victory. 

God  can  work  through  the  famous  and  influen- 
tial, but  He  also  uses  the  unknowns.  How  like  Him 
to  choose  the  foolish,  weak  and  lowly  for  His  glory! 
An  anonymous  girl  once  set  in  motion  a  great  act 
of  God  that  resulted  in  the  healing  of  her  master, 
Namaan,  commander  of  the  king's  army  (II  Kings 
5:1-14).  A  nameless  lad  shared  his  lunch  with  the 
Lord  and  5000  were  fed  (John  6:5-13).  The  faith  of 
garden-variety  Christians  in  Thessalonica  had 
become  known  everywhere  (I  Thess.  1:8).  Paul  and 
Silas  were  once  accused  of  turning  the  entire  world 
upside  down  (Acts  17:1-6). 

Christians  have  always  been  a  minority.  The 
Savior  long  ago  reminded  us  that  the  gate  is  small 
and  the  road  is  narrow  that  leads  to  life,  and  only 
a  few  find  it  (Matt.  7:14).  Compared  to  the  masses 
of  unregenerate  humanity,  the  Christisin  is  out- 
numbered and  overwhelmed.  But  one  with  God  is 
never  really  a  minority!  The  One  Who  lives  within 
us  is  greater  than  he  that  is  in  the  world  (I  John  4:4). 
God  is  not  limited  to  work  in  large  or  small  situa- 
tions. He  only  needs  a  consecrated  minority. 

The  challenge  before  our  Fellowship  of  Grace 


by  Ron  E.  Thompson 

Brethren  Churches  is  to  start  our  own  minority 
group.  Mobilize  to  evangelize!  Such  a  noble 
watchword,  however,  is  vain  and  useless  rhetoric 
unless  there  is  within  each  of  us  a  fresh  and  hum- 
ble consecration  to  God,  a  renewed  spirit  of  broken- 
ness  and  a  genuine  attitude  of  repentance.  The 
Psalmist  once  prayed,  "Create  in  me  a  pure  heart, 
O  God,  and  renew  a  steadfast  spirit  within  me  .  .  . 
Then  I  will  teach  transgressors  your  ways,  and  sin- 
ners will  turn  back  to  you"  (Ps.  51:10,13).  1  believe 
God  wants  to  use  our  fellowship  of  churches,  which 
is  itself  a  small  part  of  the  mainstream  of  evangelical 
Christianity,  to  impact  our  world  for  Christ.  All  His 
resources  are  available  to  us  if  we  will  but  be  obe- 
dient. Such  is  the  power  of  a  consecrated  and 
dedicated  minority. 


Ron  E,  Thompson  is 
Executive  Director  of 
Brethren  Evangelistic 
Ministries. 


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HOME  MISSIONS 


A  New  Role  for 

Regional 

Director 

Dave  Marksbury  has  been 
Director  of  Church-Planting 
and  Development  in  the  West 
for  nearly  five  years.  During  all 
that  time  he  has  never  lost  his 
heart  for  pastoral  ministries. 
He  has  conducted  numerous 
seminars  and  workshops  with 
pastors  and  church  leaders  to 
give  them  training  and  motivation  for  starting  new 
churches. 

Dave  confided  last  spring  to  Executive  Director 
Larry  Chamberlain  that  he  was  beginning  to  sense 
God's  leading  to  do  some  church-planting  himself. 
That  urging  of  God's  Spirit  is  now  coming  to 
fruition  as  Dave  has  developed  a  core  group  of  five 
families  who  plan  to  launch  the  New  Life  Grace 


Dave  Marksbury 


Brethren  Church  in  the  western  Orange  County 
area  of  southern  California. 

The  Bellflower,  CA,  Brethren  Church,  Pastor  Ed 
Cashman,  will  be  the  mother  church  to  this  new 
group,  their  goals  include  enlisting  about  seventy 
people  in  their  small  groups  and  starting  public 
services  on  March  3,  1991,  with  a  target  of  more 
than  two  hundred  in  attendance  that  first  Sunday. 

Rev.  Marksbury  will 
continue  working  with 
Home  Missions  on  a 
part-time  basis,  begin- 
ning January  1.  His 
good  work  in  the 
Western  States  is 
greatly  appreciated, 
and  he  has  the  whole- 
hearted support  of  the 
administration  of  the 
Home  Missions  Coun- 
cil in  this  new  church 
start.  That's  what 
we're  all  about — 
Churches  Starting 
Churches. 


NSW 


Thanks  for  Your  Prayers 

Mr.  Larry  Chamberlain,  Executive  Director  of  Grace 
Brethren  Home  Missions,  and  its  ancillary  organizations,  the 
Grace  Brethren  Investment  Foundation,  and  Grace  Brethren 
Navajo  Ministries,  is  making  good  progress  at  home  in  his 
recovery  from  heart  by-pass  surgery. 

Mr.  Chamberlain  was  stricken  on  the  Sunday  after 
Thanksgiving.  Tests  revealed  that  he  had  not  suffered  a  heart 
attack  but  that  there  was  considerable  arterial  blockage  in 
several  places.  Quadruple  by-pass  surgery  was  performed  on 
November  29.  Seven  days  later,  he  returned  to  his  home  to 
begin  six  to  twelve  weeks  of  recuperation. 

The  Chamberlain  family  is  deeply  appreciative  of  the 
prayers  of  their  friends  all  around  the  world.  In  mid- 
December  Larry  wrote  to  the  office  stEiff: 

"I'm  not  ready  to  get  back  to  the  office  and  the  travel  just 
yet,  but  each  day  brings  greater  heal- 
ing, each  day  brings  added  strength. 
Throughout  all  of  this  very  traumatic 
experience.  I've  not  once  asked  God, 
'Why?'  Through  it  all,  I've  sensed  His 
guidance  and  protection  and  His 
nearness.  I'm  a  very  thankful  person, 
in  fact." 

The  Home  Missions  family  is 
grateful  to  God  for  this  special  holiday 
gift,  the  recovering  health  of  our 
Director.  Thanks  for  your  continued 
prayers! 


Larry  Chamberlain, 
Executive  Director 


Home 
Missions 
adopts  a 
Haitian 
Church 

At  the  FGBC  Conference  in 
Richmond  last  July,  delegates 
and  guests  were  introduced  to 
Pastor  Wilfred  Jean.  He  has  been 
leading  a  congregation  of  Haitian 
believers  who  meet  in  the 
facilities  of  the  Fort  Lauderdale 
Grace  Brethren  Church  in 
Florida. 

Pastor  Jean's  congregation  has 
requested  the  assistance  of 
Home  Missions  in  establishing 
their  congregation  and  in 
reaching  out  to  other  areas  of 


Pastor  Wilfred  Jean's  Ordination 


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HOME  MISSIONS 


u/ai    nia 


Pastor  Wilfred  Jean  at  the  Sebring.  FL, 
Grace  Brethren  Church 

south  Florida  to  plant  other 
Grace  Brethren  churches  among 
the  growing  Haitian  population. 

As  this  news  is  being  written. 
Pastor  Jean  is  in  Haiti  with  Tom 
Julien.  Executive  Director  of 
Grace  Brethren  Foreign  Mis- 
sions, and  Roy  Snyder,  retired 
missionary  to  the  Central 
African  Republic  on  an  investi- 
gative tour.  Roy  worked  with  the 
church  in  Ft.  Lauderdale  last 
winter  and  joins  the  other  two 
men  in  looking  into  the  possi- 
bilities of  GBFM  entering  into 
Haiti  as  a  mission  field. 

With  eyes  toward  his  coun- 
trymen in  both  America  and 
Haiti,  Wilfred  Jean  is  determined 
to  see  many  of  them  evangelized 
and  brought  into  a  Grace 
Brethren  Church.  Congratula- 
tions to  Pastor  Jean  who  was 
recently  ordained  in  the  Ft. 
Lauderdale  church.  L'eglise 
Evangelique  des  Freres  de  Grace 
will  come  under  Home  Missions 
administrative  oversight  on 
January  1,  1991. 

Meet  Bill  Snell, 

New  Regional  Director 

Bill  Snell  is  the  new  Director  of  Church  Planting 
and  Development  for  the  eastern  region,  taking 
over  the  responsibilites  of  Ed  Jackson.  Bill  comes 
to  us  after  pastoring  the  Martinsburg,  Penn- 
sylvania, Grace  Brethren  Church  for  twenty-two 
years.  Bill  shares  with  us  some  of  his  goals  and 
desires  for  Home  Missions: 

"It  is  my  desire  to  work  with  the  Home  Missions 
team  here  at  the  office  in  an  effective  and  suppor- 
tive manner.  As  I  learn  the  strategy  and  game 
plan,  I  want  to  do  my  part  to  make  the  team  even 
more  successful.  My  aim  is  also  to  work  closely 
and  cooperatively  with  District  Mission  Boards  and 


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Grace  Brethren 

NAVAJO  MINISTRIES 

INCORPORATED 


local  churches  in  plant- 
ing new  churches. 

Encouraging  and 
challenging  Home  Mis- 
sion pastors  is  high  on 
my  priority  list.  I  will  also 
be  actively  recruiting 
new  team  members 
(pastors)  to  join  with  us 
in  the  challenging  ven- 
ture of  establishing  new 
churches  here  in  the 
needy  country  of  the 
United  States  of 
America." 


Bill  Snell 

Director  of 

Church-Planting 

and  Development 


HERALD/  December  15.  1990 


17 


FELLOWSHIP  NEWS 


NEWS  UPDATE 


Steve  Shipley,  former  associate 
pastor  at  the  First  Brethren  Church  of 
Buena  Vista,  VA,  has  accepted  the 
call  to  be  Senior  Pastor  at  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of  Fort  Myers,  FL. 
He  began  his  ministry  there 
December  8,  1990. 

The  Northeast  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  pastored  by  Al  Edgington 
and  Ron  Smals,  in  Indianapolis,  IN, 
received  coverage  in  the  local  paper 
regarding  their  new  work.  They  are 
presently  seeking  land  and  a  piece  of 
property  has  been  offered  to  them. 
They  are  also  seeking  the  leading  of 
the  Lord  in  the  establishment  of  a 
Bible  institute  to  train  leaders  and 
hope  to  be  on  line  by  early  1991. 

1991  National  Conference- 
Plans  are  going  ahead  for  the 
Columbus,  OH,  conference.  Tentative 
plans  call  for  a  church  leadership 
seminar,  starting  on  July  25  through 
27.  Sunday,  July  28  through  August 
1  will  be  the  group  meetings  and 
conference  sessions.  Jerry  Young  is 
the  moderator  and  James  Custer,  the 
host  pastor  Full  details  will  be 
presented  as  they  take  on  more 
permanent  form. 

The  Community  Grace  Brethren 
Church  of  Union,  OH,  is  sending  out 
letters  to  the  service  men  in  Opera- 
tion Desert  Shield.  The  letters  are 
sent  from  Jack  Peters,  Sr,  Minister  at 
Large,  expressing  concern  and 
bearing  a  message  of  salvation  and 
hope.  Steve  Peters  is  the  pastor 

Trevor  Cralgen  has  been  minister- 
ing this  fall  teaching  senior  students 
at  the  Black  Forest  Academy  in 
Germany  He  and  his  wife  and  Pastor 
Ranier  Ehman  of  the  Stuggart  church 
have  just  completed  a  five-day  trip  to 
Hungary  and  Romania.  Trevor 
presented  a  seminar  on  Biblical 
Counseling  and  preached  to  a  con- 
gregation of  about  60.  Plans  call  for 
extended  weekend  trips  to  Romania 
in  February,  May,  and  September 

Mishawaka,  IN.  There  was  a  fire 
at- the  home  of  Pastor  and  Mrs.  Scott 


Weaver  of  the  Mishawaka  Grace 
Brethren  Church.  The  extent  of  the 
damage  was  about  $25,000  to 
$30,000.  The  garage  was  extensively 
damaged  and  the  clothing  and  cur- 
tains in  the  home  all  had  to  be 
cleaned  as  there  was  heavy  smoke 
damage  throughout  the  house.  The 
church  files  and  some  of  the  file 
cabinet  material  were  saved. 

A  new  church  has  been  started 

in  Niles,  Ml.  This  is  a  daughter  church 
of  the  New  Troy  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  New  Troy,  Ml.  The  first 
service  was  held  on  November  11, 
1990,  at  the  Oak  Manor  Elementary 
School.  Herman  Hein  is  the  pastor  of 
this  new  church. 

The  Grace  Community  Church  of 

Ruber  Heights,  Dayton,  OH,  is  seek- 
ing a  full-time  associate  pastor  to  work 
in  the  area  of  youth  and  Christian 
education.  Contact  should  be  made 
through  Howard  Mayes,  pastor 

The  Fort  Lauderdale,  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of  Fort  Lauderdale, 
FL,  is  seeking  a  senior  pastor.  Con- 
tacts may  be  made  to  Larry  Downs, 
Pastoral  Search  Committee,  at  1800 
NW  9th  Ave.,  Fort  Lauderdale,  FL 
33311,  or  call  305/486-9269. 


The    Grace    Brethren    Church, 

Hagerstown,  MD,  pastored  by  Ray 
Davis,  has  hit  national  news.  Kelly 
Whitting  has  undergone  a  bone 
marrow  transplant  and  the  church 
and  community  has  gotten  behind  the 
needs  of  Kelly — spiritually  and 
materially.  Tom  Brokaw  received  the 
news  and  aired  it  on  "NBC  Nightly 
News"  November  28,  1990. 

Robert  Griffith,  former  pastor  of  the 
Vicksburg  Grace  Brethren  Church  of 
Hollidaysburg,  PA,  was  installed  as 
pastor  of  the  Bethel  Brethren  Church, 
Berne  IN,  on  December  2,  1990. 

Dayton  Cundiff  has  resigned  from 
the  pastorate  in  Albany  OR,  and  has 
moved  to  the  Roanoke,  VA,  area. 

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Marriage 

Myers:  Debbie  Klinger  and 
Tim  Myers  were  united 
in  holy  wedlock  on  July 
14,  1990,  in  the  Echo 
Valley  Grace  Brethren 
Church,  Pine  Grove,  PA. 
John  Gregory,  pastor  of 
the  Leamersville  Grace 
Brethren  Church,  Dun- 
cansville,  PA,  officiated. 
H/IIke  Wallace,  pastor. 

Deaths 

The  following  persons 

were  loosed  away  up- 
wards, having  been 
members  of  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of 
Lanham,  MD.  Russell 
Ogden,  pastor 
Erma  M.  Burns,  July  12, 
1989, 


Dorothy  L.  Carroll, 

February  14,  1990, 
Harry  G.  Pennington, 

December  26,  1989, 
Edith  R.  Shipman, 

September  26,  1989, 
Rhoda  B.  Simmons,  July 

29,  1990, 
Elva  M.  Thompson, 

August  11,  1990. 

Dilling,  Mrs.  Rose,  88.  She 
was  a  member  of  the 
Leamersville  Grace 
Brethren  Church, 
Duncansville,  PA.  She 
was  the  mother  of  John 
and  David  Dilling,  both 
of  whom  graduated 
from  Grace  Theological 
Seminary,  Winona  Lake, 
Indiana. 


Firl,  Clarence,  89,  October 
11,  1990.  He  was  a 
member  of  the 
Meyersdale  Grace 
Brethren  Church, 
Meyersdale,  PA.  Larry 
Gegner,  pastor 

Franchino,  Ted,  62,  passed 
away  on  November  3, 
1990,  after  a  long  bout 
with  cancer.  Memorial 
services  were  held  at 
the  Warsaw  Community 
Grace  Brethren  Church, 
Warsaw,  IN.  Jeff  Hof- 
fard,  pastor  of  the  Grace 
Brethren  Church  of 
Leesburg,  IN,  offered 
condolences  to  the  fami- 
ly and  encouragement 
to  the  many  friends  In 
attendance. 


18 


HERALD/  December  15,  1990 


MEN  AND  BOYS 


Please  Pray  for  Us! 


Ed  and  Polly  Jackson 


A  WORD  ABOUT  THE  JACKSONS 

Ed  and  Polly  are  native  Ohloans,  being  raised  in 
Rittman,  Ohio.  Ed  was  an  Ohio  State  TVooper  when 
he  felt  the  need  to  raise  his  family  in  a  church 
where  the  Word  was  taught.  They  joined  the  TVoy, 
Ohio  Grace  Brethren  Church  in  1954. 

In  1962  Ed  was  promoted  and  sent  to  General 
Headquarters  Staff  in  Columbus.  Ohio.  The 
Jacksons  had  a  part  in  the  starting  of  the  Wor- 
thington  Grace  Brethren  Church.  In  1970.  during 
the  riots  on  campuses  around  the  nation,  the  Lord 
spoke  to  Ed  through  the  riots.  He  resigned  his  com- 
mission as  a  Lieutenant  and  became  the  Executive 
Director  of  the  newly  formed  Grace  Brethren  Men, 
Inc.  (formerly  Grace  Brethren  Laymen's  Organi- 


GRACE  BRETHREN  MEN 
INTERNATIONAL 

The  organization  of 
Grace  Brethren  Men  is 
incorporated  and  is  a  part 
of  the  Fellowship  of  Grace 
Brethren  Churches.  The 
leadership  of  the  organiza- 
tion rests  upon  a  board  of 
28  men. 
The  purpose  of  the 
organization  is  to  promote  men's  ministries  in  the 
local  church,  and  to  serve  the  Fellowship  to  the 
glory  of  the  Lord.  Presently  there  are  three 
outreach  ministries  functioning.  The  one  is  G.B.B., 
which  is  men  ministering  to  boys;  the  second  is 
Yokefellow,  (men  in  missions)  which  is  men  help- 
ing in  building  projects  primarily  on  mission 
fields.  The  third  is  the  Priscilla  and  Aquila  concept, 
which  is  the  recruitment  of  couples  to  assist  in 
church-planting  as  part  of  a  ministry  team. 


zation).  Ed  directed  this  organization  for  4  years, 
saw  the  Grace  Brethren  Boys  formed,  and  then  felt 
the  call  to  the  ministry  and  became  the  pastor  at 
Kenai,  Alaska  Grace  Brethren  Church. 

For  the  next  ten  years  Ed  and  Polly  pastored 
churches  in  Alaska,  Florida  and  Ohio,  and  were 
used  of  the  Lord  to  plant  6  new  churches.  Ed  then 
became  the  Home  Missions  director  for  church- 
planting  and  development  for  the  eastern  and 
southern  regions  of  the  United  States.  Ed  and  Polly 
have  now  retired  from  Home  Missions  and  have 
returned  to  Columbus,  Ohio  to  again  lead  the  men 
as  their  Executive  Director.  An  office  is  maintained 
in  the  Worthington,  Ohio  GBC. 


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