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Quaker Journal of the Pacific Northwest"

Vol. XLIV No, 1

Thy Kingdom Come' The Ministry of the Pastor's Wife The Problems of Atheism American Style €^toriat

without God found seminary a poor place to catch up. God didn't even seem too relevant ;4tftenlc^ in the church—not nearly as relevant as people. So the preachers specialized in life adjustments on a humanistic basis. Signs of the Times By Everett L. Cattell Elton Trueblood calls ours a "cut flower President, Malone College Canton, Ohio r civilization." We still enjoy a hang-over of t h e C h r i s t i a n e t h i c a f t e r i t s r o o t s h a v e b e e n this provocative announcement: "This church is different!" Whether 7Nthis our is town an advertising there is a signcome-on, tacked a statement to the front of of doctrine a small or chapel just a with sud Reprinted with permission from THE SUNDAY SCHOOL cut away. But recently even the flower has TIMES, January 25. 1964 begun to fade. We are in the midst of a den whim of the sign-maker, I am not sure. general moral decline and only beginning to On second thought, who wants a "different" church anyway? When it realize that it may have something to do with comes to matters of religion and a church, we like to follow in safe, tra rHEalong communists without Him.fight God. It started We with just get Hit our godlessness. There is nothing new about ditional channels. "Faith of our fathers, living still" has more appeal ler. Then Stalin and Khrushchev, and immorality. But, whereas it used to be than eccentric differentness. What is disturbing is not the sign so much condemned by decent folk, we now seem Mao Tse-tung followed. Even today our dip as the motivation which seems to make such an announcement necessary. lomats are puzzled, not knowing how to carry goaded to prove our sophistication by the It would be even more surprising if the sign said, "This church is like all on diplomatic relations with people whose quantity of evil that we can tolerate. the others around!" There has to be some individuality. pledged word is given for the purpose of The Supreme Court's definition of porno Adjectives and descriptions are not to be pulled at random from the air breaking it. After a loi^ history of broken graphy as dependent upon the relativism of treaties, so deliberately broken as to be ob (or borrowed at random), when we tell the neighbors about our church. public taste is a case in point. This is the Take for instance, the emphasis on "friendliness." The implication could viously a part of essential policy, we still sheerest humanism. It is a slap in the face are trying to do business on our own ethical be quickly drawn that churches in general are unfriendly, that other Chris of an absolute God. Scandals among high terms. We are only slowly awakening to tians are a cold lot. This kind of advertising just isn't cricket even for leaders in Britain and the U. S. A. show the the fact that these men are what they are be a supermarket; you don't build trade by publicly running down the compe same thir^. The recent spate of divorces cause they have the guts to practice openly titor. among the socially and politically prominent the ethics impiicit in godlessness. is bad enough in itself; but what is worse is To say ours is a comfortable "family church" implies perhaps the church The more we see of these gross atheistic the gamble by some that the public is really around the corner is filled with mostly old people. . .or children. Is this bad? What will the spiritually hungry divorcee, or the lonely old man, or ethics the more we are frightened lest our (Continued on page 11) own more genial kind of atheism will pro the little boy whose parents won't come think about trying out a "family" duce the same kind of fruit. church? There is something a trifle smug and exclusive about a "friendly THE NORTHWEST FRIEND ! family church." The late C. E. Lewis expressed this danger well in his W E N E G L E C T G O D Published monthly, except August, by Oregon Yearly Meet- ; Screwtape Letters by observing that those who know God may keep the We do not fling our fists in God's face or ing of Friends Church, at Newberg, Oregon. Copy dead church small by "their uneasy intensity and the defensive self-righteous- line: Regular and special features to reach the Editor, 15th ness of a secret society or a clique." turn churches into museums. We merely of each month; church and Northwest news to reach the neglect God and turn our churches into re h^nagii^ Editor, 15th of each month. By-passing the denominational connections, look at all the ways we des spectable social clubs. This state of affairs cribe churches. Here is a "Bible Church." So the pastor across town owes a great deal to our educational system Subscription Price $2.00 per year in advance for its great influence in American life. Our T H E S T A F F goes one better and says his is an "Open-Bible Church." Another group attempt to avoid a religious establishment J a c k L . W i l i c u t s E d i t o r posts notice that they are a "Holiness Church." As if this isn't barrier 467 DeBarr Avenue, Medford, Oregon enough to keep unholy people out, the group across the street makes it has glorified secularism until, helped by the Harlow Ankeny Managing Editor 600 E. Third St., Newberg, Oregon crystal clear by tightening the rules to read, "Pentecostal Holiness philosophy of John Dewey, we have more Barbara Baker .... Christian Endeavor Society Editor Church." 'Welcome"has become so threadbare, someone reaches out with dangerously disposed of God than would have George Fox College, Newberg, Oregon the news his doors are always ajar, as "The Church of the Open Door." been true had we avowedly renounced Him. YEARLY MEETING BOARD OF PUBLICATION As the colleges and universities found they Those a little embarrassed about their denominational name throw up a could leave God out of the whole field of Joseph Reece President camouflage by using, "Community" or "Neighborhood." Of course the J a c k W i l i c u t s V i c e P r e s i d e n t community and neighborhood very well knows this church is not entirely knowledge, the impression grew that God Earl Barker Secretary was a private concern of no great moment Herman Macy, Harold Antrim, Phyllis Cammack, George home-grown and wonders what they are trying to hide. and that religion was no more authoritative Moore; Harlow Ankeny, Dean Gregory, Members ex-officlo

than aesthetics. Business men trained in Address all subscriptions, contributions and changes of add this milieu could scarcely be blamed for ress to the Managing Editor. (Continued on page 15) feelir^ that God was equally irrelevant to Address all checks and money orders payable to the Barclay business practices. Professional men Press, 600 E. Third, Newberg, Oregon

schooled in such an atmosphere could hardly Second class permit authorized at Newberg, Oregon be blamed for divorcing knowledge and action. And the preachers educated through college Zhe }iorthwest JrienA March. 1964 1 YEAR or so ago one of the national maga- _Teach a Sunday school class. volving around the church as it does, spends zines carried an article about the pas Lead a song service. much time thinking about church needs and tor's wife with this theme: "Sympa # The wife of our Assistant play the piano or organ. goals, about individuals who can best fill thize with her; her lot is a hard one." I re Superintendent, Clynton Crismcn, _Lead prayer meeting. positions. Providing she doesn't become member saying to myself as I read this, expresses well the place and ministry _preside over a WMU dogmatic, opinionated or insistent on having "Nonsense! A pastor's wife may need many of the pastor's wife in the Friends _Give a devotional talk. her way, she may be the very one to help Church. Drawing from her things, but sympathy because of her occupa Visit in homes. experiences of nearly 20 years clarify situations and policies. This may of tion isn't one of them." And I feel sure the in the parsonage, Morjorie Crismon _plan and give parties. ten be done best indirectly—through her women in the parsonages of our Friends offers advice of equal value to the —Supervise church dinners, receptions, h u s b a n d . A s t h e t w o o f t h e m t a l k o v e r churches would agree. In what other role pastors and the people of our Yearly etc. church matters privately she can share her could a Christian wife find greater opportun Meeting. This is the first in a — Be chairman of a church committee. views, to be relayed later if he considers ities for service? In what other occupation s e r i e s o f a r t i c l e s o n . » « Spo^®^^ ^ group. t h e m o f v a l u e . could she participate so fuily in her husband's — (J. L. VVillcuis. Editor) Direct a choir. Personal counselling has become an im work, building up a store of the shared ex — Take active part in inter-church activities . periences which enrich a marriage? And Organize relief projects. portant feature of today's pastoral ministry. what could possibly be as rewardit^ as the Many women, perhaps a little in awe of their love, respect and gratitude of some who have Did you check them all? Many of us un minister, or embarrassed to confide in him, foundher a willing listener, a friend in need? consciously expect almost every one of these prefer to take their troubles, sorrows, dis a p p o i n t m e n t s a n d p r o b l e m s t o h i s w i f e . Some young wives enter parsonage life THE capabilities from our pastor's wife. And, There is undoubtedly a feeling that, being eagerly, full of anticipation, others fear surprisingly, a number of these women do a woman, she will understand and offer sym fully, doubting their abiiities. Still others possess more than an average number of pathetic counsel. Often, understanding is have the un-glamorous viewpoint of a PK , abilities. This makes it easy to overload them with too many positions of leadership enough. To know that someone cares, and remembering the emergencies, the required at one time. Their work will be of higher appreciates her situation, can be the morale- sacrifices which may have been their iot, lifter which will keep a woman going. A quality it they can concentrate on a few areas minister's wife must have a warm heart growing up in a pastor's home. Then there of interest. are those whose husbands felt the call to the large enough to receive all who come to her, ministry after the marriage was already es pastors' wives often discuss among them ears quick to listen, and lips tight-sealed tablished. The dedication of the man in an selves the leadership question. Some feel against passing on secrets told in confidence swering the cail must be matched by that of that they should remain in the background, and perhaps in confession. The keeping of his companion as she makes the adjustment accepting no job which someone else in the c o n fi d e n c e s i s a g o l d e n r u l e f o r t h e m i n i from housewife to pastor's church is capable of doing. In this way they s t e r ' s w i f e . S p e c i fi c p r o b l e m s s h o u l d n o t an easy one. In fact, she will not bejong can help develop the talents of those in the be shared, even with a prayer group, except in finding out the difference: that in reality congregation, encouraging some of the more where permission has been granted. A trust the woman in the parsonage belongs not only THE timid ones to take part. They know, too, betrayed may mean the loss of faith in a pas to her own husband and children, but to the that this will keep them from becoming in tor 's wife's integrity and Christian testimony, church. Consequently, the demands upon dispensable when it is time to move on. The and the end of her usefulness as a confidante , her time and abilities are multiplied. more positions they have taken, the more certainly for the individual whose secret she PASTHH'S vacancies there will be to fill at moving has not kept, and perhaps to many others. A day full of interruptions is much more time. One who seeks counsel from her pastor's common in the life of a pastor's wife than The opposite opinion is held by others, wife may not actually be seeking advice. one which goes according to schedule. who feel they should accept the positions She may ask for it, but the wise counselor This can be a source of frustration But offered them by the church, setting an ex will be aware that what the seeker needs is to viewed as opportunities sent from God, ra WIFE ample of willingness and enthusiasm. Since see her situation objectively; then the an ther than annoying time-steaiers, unexpected God has given them the talents, they feel swer will probably be apparent. And many phone calls or visits can be more spiritually obligated to use them for Him. Some women times our ministering friend does not know profitable than many well-planned contacts have natural leadership qualities which others what advice to give. All of us human beings with individuals or groups. When s h e is do not possess, but even the most reticent realize that life's questions come mainly in tempted to resent the intrusions into her shades of gray. How easy they would be to B y M a r j o r i e C r i s m a n has the unique position of being wife to the privacy, it helps to remember that members minister of the church, a position in which answer if they showed up in glaring blacks or of the coi^regationfeel that in a very special o t h e r s l o o k t o h e r f o r d i r e c t i o n . whites. way she is "theirs." Their sense of freedom incoming to her must be cherished and Initiative is closely related to leadership. Merely occupying a parsonage does not nourished, lest a rebuff damage thei^luence Is your pastor's wife one who "goes ahead?" endow a woman, especially a young one, not only of herself, but also of her husband So much for the personal feelings of the Fine, providing she doesn't go too far, too with a super-sense, an unusual amount of And encouraging these informal contacts and ''mistress of the manse." Our purpose in fast, or off on a tangent! "Idea men" are discernment, though these gifts do develop confidences is not a laborious this series is to consider some of the facets needed in a church, people who can provide with the accrued experience which years in of her ministry. How about leadership? the spark of imagination, the vision of pro the pastorate bring. But there are several rich rewards. The woman in the parsonage Will you take a minute for the following quiz? realizes, "A great gressive steps to betaken, the determination things which a Christian counselor can do to me. I 'belong'to them. I am not alone. I in Check each item which you feel a capable and enthusiasm to carry through new projects. bring comfort and assurance to a distressed not being 'invaded'; I'm needed and wanted. pastor's wife should be able to do: Often the lady in the parsonage, her life re- individual. These c a n be practiced by the Zhe J^ortkwest Jriend M^rch, 1964 /ND when he was come nigh, even now at kings of the earth." This prophecy could not bbi, thou art the Son of God: thou art the most inexperienced pastor's wif e and will the descent of the mount of Olives, the be received gratefully and appreciated. ^ whole multitude of the disciples began to refer to David, as he was not the first-born King of Israel." of his family. The people were in expecta Jesus encouraged the belief that he is a First: a warm, unhurried reception. rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for tion of one who was to be the "highest of the all the mighty works that they had seen; Say king. When the Pharisees tried to get him What is there about a visit to your family kings of the earth." to hush the crowd from their proclaiming Tctor that makes you feel better even with ing, Blessed be the King that cometh in the out a prescription? Isn't it the sense that he name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and The Prophets also looked forward to a him king he told them that if the people didn't really cares about you and your case? For glory in the highest.*' Luke 19:37-38. coming king. Isaiah wrote: 'Tor unto us a proclaim the truth, the very stones would child is born, unto us a son is given: and shout it. the few moments you are with him you have As the people welcomed our Lord on that his undivided attention. Unhurriedly he first Palm Sunday, there is no doubt but that the government shall be upon his shoulder: Later, in the same week, as our Lord taib-g to you, as if he had not another patient and his name shall be called Wonderful, stood before Pilate he was asked the point they were expecting a king. From the an- in the world, when in reality the waiting and Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlast- ed question: "Art thou a king then?" And consultation rooms are full, phone calls are waiting, and hospital and home visits yet to Lest we forget the Smadk Just so, the busy pastor's wife real meaning of can push aside the press of duties for a few Palm Sunday^ let u s e n c o u r a g e minutes to give loving, undivided attention ourselves in the to the one who has come in her hour of need. knowledge that B y J . D a v i d T h o m a s Second, and perhaps most important, is Jesus is our King Pastor, Neiarts Friends Church prayer. No burden is too small, "O"® too great, to be taken to the throne of the Father swer that Jesus gave to the Pharisees, it is and left there with Him. So many times the ing Father, The Prince of Peace. Of the J e s u s r e p l i e d : " T h o u s a y e s t t h a t I a m a also evident that he believed himself to be a problem resolves into p e r s o n a i spiritual increase of his government and peace there king. To this end was I born, and for this need What a ready-made opportunity to lead king. shall be no end, upon the throne of David, cause came I into the world, that I should an individual to the Lord as Sfvi^or or to ex As we look at the prophecies from the Old and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to bear witness unto the truth." John 18:37. establish it with judgment and with justice plain the wonderful infilling of the Holy Spirit Testament, we can see that these people had I remember, as a child, I found it hard to whichcan be hers. At from henceforth even for ever." andconfider are overwhelmed by a difficult many reasons to expect a king. From the reconcile the thought of Christ being hailed circumstance. There seems no o b v i o u s very beginning of the Hebrew nation they had Daniel spoke of a coming king in these as king on Palm Sunday, when I knew that promises to this end. In Genesis 49:10 we majestic words: "I saw in the night visions, within the week he was taken by evil men and way out, no clear direction. How read: "The sceptre shall not depart from and, behold, one like the Son of m a n came crucified. I still do not understand it all, fulin such times to be able to lay it all before Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet with the clouds of heaven, and came to the but I am sure that Christ is King, for when I H i m W h o d o e s s e e . W h o d o e s " until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the swer Perhaps no immediate solution will Ancient of days, and they brought him near surrendered to him he began to rule in right brr evealed, but great good is fas a gathering of the people be." Surely, the before him. And there was given him domin e o u s n e s s a n d p e a c e . H i s s u b j e c t s a r e c o n sceptre s peaks of the authority of a king. quered by love. He has no unwilling ser minister's wife prays for the friend who has The name of "Shiloh" given to the king indi ion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all peo come to her, and as they share the exper ple, nations, and languages, should serve vants. If one is rebellious, he is outside cates the nature and power of his reign, for him: his dominion is an everlasting domin the Kingdom of God. We know that through ience of prayer together. The two hearts the name means "tranquility," or "rest." The are drawn closer as if by a rnagnet, and both ion, which shall not pass away, and his king the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ come away with a new faith, joy and sense of people were looking for a king to give them dom that which shall not be destroyed." that he completely conquered the enemy. He r e s t f r o m t h e i r e n e m i e s . Daniel 7:13-14. is triumphant over Death, Hell and the Grave. release. The people also had the prophecy of Ba Yet, as we look about us, we see many things One more service which the pastor's wife Jesus was born to be a king. When the an that are not subject to his rule. The writer can offer to the one consulting her is to re laam, who was hired to curse the Israelites gel announced the coming birth of Jesus to to the Hebrews described the present age in commend an additional source of help. It is but blessed them instead. In this blessing Mary, he did it in these words: "Fear not, a good policy, observed by many parsonage is found this promise: 'T shall see him, but these words: "Thou hast put all things in Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. subjection under his feet. For in that he put women, never to send away someone who has not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh- And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a all in subjection under him, he left nothing come for help without a link to carry the and bring forth a son, and shalt call his that is not put under him. But now we see Sceptre shall rise out of Israel. . ." Num counseling experience on into the home. A name JESUS. He shall be great, and shall not yet all things put under him." Hebrews b e r s 2 4 : 1 7 . book, pamphlet or magazine from the church be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord 2^.~ or parsonage library, or the suggestion of a The Psalms abound in references to the God shall give unto him the throne of his bookfrom the book store or city library, can father David: And he shall reign over the coming king of peace. The words of the The reason for the delay in the final des be such a link. An invitation to attend a house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom truction of the enemy might be illustrated Bible class in home or church, a prayer people, as they welcomed Jesus with palm branches come from the 119th Psalm, it there shall be no end." Luke 1:30-33. by an incident from the history of the Israel group, or some service of the church can may well be that these words had been sung ites. When they were on their journey from prolong the good done by private conversation When the Wise men came looking for Je by them as they made their way to Jerusalem Egypt to Caanan they were opposed by the and prayer. and the passover. * sus, they came looking for a king, for their Amalekites, In the battle the Amalekites question was: "Where is he that is born were defeated through Moses holding his Your pastor's wife wants to be of service In the eighty-seventh Psalm which also —to the Lord and to the congregation. Sup King of the Jews?" Matthew 2:2. hands up in prayer to God all day. With port her in prayer, offer your friendship. abounds in references to the coming king we this defeat came a promise that one day God These things will help her better to fulfill find this interesting prophecy: "And I will Nathaniel recognized Jesus as a king when would destroy the Amalekites completely. the task which became hers by marriage. • make him the first-born the highest of the he first met him, for he said to Jesus: "Ra- This is a figure of our warfare here. We

6 ZAe J^ortkwest friend March. 1964 overcome by abiding in Him through prayer a name written, KING OF KINGS AND LORD until the going down of our sun. There will OF LORDS." come a day when the enemy will be destroyed. The final defeat of the Amalekites is describ The graciousness of the reign of Christ is ed in 1 Samuel, the fifteenth chapter. Saul described in m a n y places. These descrip was sent to utterly destroy them. The prob t i o n s a b o u n d i n w o r d s s u c h a s " r i g h t e o u s lem was that there were many dwelling among n e s s , " " p e a c e " a n d " j u s t i c e . " O n e o f t h e Alvin and Lucy (Clark) Anderson returned president of the Association them, called Kenites, that God did not want more familiar descriptions is this from the recently to Medellin, Colombia, after a few The Pastor in the Study—Jack L. Willcuts destroyed with the enemy. For that reason, prophecy of Isaiah: "And he shall judge weeks in the U.S., to finish another two The Pastor in the Pulpit—Gerald Dillon the king sent word to them to depart from the among the nations, and shall rebuke many years in a bi-lingual cultural exchange pro The Pastor in the Home—Willard Kennon enemy, and save their lives. Time was giv people: and they shall beat their swords in gram. Alvin heads the U.S. Information The Pastor and His Staff—Elizabeth Aebis- en for the message to be given, and the people to plowshares, and their spears intopruning- Agency program in Medellin. While at cher to depart from them. Then the destruction hooks: nation shall not lift up sword against home he passed the final examination for his The Pastor and His Superintendents—Dean of the Amalekites was effected. n a t i o n , n e i t h e r s h a l l t h e y 1 e a r n w a r a n y Ph. D. in education at the University of Ore Gregory and Clynton Crisman more." Isaiah 2:4. His power will be over gon. The Pastor and His Mission Field—Oscar In like manner today, the destruction of all his creation, for we read further in chap the enemy has been promised. But God The Andersons report their activities are Brown ter eleven: "The wolf also shall dwell with varied including English classes for 641 Co The Pastor and His College—Milo Ross would warn all who will, to flee the camp of the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with Satan. Jesus said: 'And this gospel of the lombian students, but they also teach Sunday the kid: and the calf and the young lion and school classes and attempt to make a Chris kingdom shall be preached in all the world the fatling together; and a little child shall Mark Jerome of the Meridian Friends for a witness unto all nations: and then shall tian testimony in their many contacts. They lead them. And the cow and the bear shall have three children: Marva, 9; Paul, 7; and Outpost is the president of a new Quaker Men the end come." Matthew 24:14. It is of Fellowship organized January 31. At the feed; their young ones shall lie down togeth Stanley, 5. this period of warning and waiting that Peter er: and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. meeting Lee Marks showed interesting hunt writes, when he says: "The Lord is not And the sucking child shall play on the hole ing trip pictures and Duane Noel, Quarterly slack concerning his promise, as some men of the asp, and the weaned child shall put The Fritschle family who have served in Meeting Quaker Men President, brought a devotional challenge. Asa major goal of count slackness; but is longsuffering to us- his hand on the cockatrice' den. They shall India for many years, are now settled in St. the Meridian men is a "calf project" with ward, not willing that any should perish, but not hurt nor destroy in all my holy moun Paul, Minneosta, where Ernest is pastor of that allshouldcome to repentance." 2 Peter tain: for the earth shall be full of the know a M e t h o d i s t c h u r c h . T h e i r a d d r e s s i s 8 1 1 proceeds from the sale of calves raised to 3:9. The destruction of the enemy has already be applied to the church building fund. been decreed. If we do not want to perish ledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the Armstrong Ave., St. Paul, Minnesota, 55102. sea." Bea Fritschle is undergoing tests at Mayo with the enemy, and suffer his eternal de Clinic. feat with him, we need to be getting out of The people were right that first Palm Sun Donald Edmundson, A. I. A., of Piedmont his camp. day as they sang out: "Blessed be the King Friends Meeting is currently involved at the that Cometh in the name of the Lord." Gerald Dillon and Milo Ross will each be monumental undertaking of literally moving There is coming a day, and we believe it the city of Arlington, Oregon. The new John Jesus Christ is the KING OF KINGS, among the speakers addressing a National is fast approaching, when Christ will take Conference on Evangelism and Church Ex D a y D a m w i l l c a u s e t h e C o l u m b i a R i v e r t o unto himself the power and authority that is AND LORD OF LORDS. tension to be sponsored by the Five Years inundate the entire town s ite so it is being rightfully his. John wrote of this in his "Re moved to higher elevation and the Edmund- " T h y k i n g d o m c o m e . " # Meeting of Friends at Green Lake, Wis. , velation of Jesus Christ" in these words: next July 4-10. son - Kochendoerfer - Kennedy architectural "And the seventh angel sounded; and there firm is in charge of platting the city, de were great voices in heaven, saying. The signing and contracting all major structures kingdoms of this world are become the king John and lone Fankhauser, pastors at the of the new city. dom of our Lord and of his Christ:" Reve Have YOU read...? South Salem Meeting left March 8, for an ex lation 11:15. In the eighteenth chapter he tended trip to the Friends Mission fields in w adds: "AndI saw heaven opened, and behold Peru and Bolivia. They will visit various Comments should be made regardir^ the ▶ CHURCH GROWTH in the a white horse; and he that sat upon him was other fields enroute and plan to attend the d e a t h s o f — HIGH ANDES Bolivian "Junta Anual", annual sessions held Calvin Choate, veteran pastor and evan called Faithful and True, and in righteous By Keith E. Hamilton $2.00 ness he doth judge and make war. His eyes each year during Easter week. gelist of the Friends Church, died January • T H E R I C H H E R I TA G E o f were as a flame of fire, and on his head were 13. For the past months he had been in re QUAKERISM Their visit is arranged by the South Salem tirement at Friendsview Manor. His mini many crowns; and he had a name written, By Walter R. Williams Friends Church where the Fankhausers have that no man knew, but he himself. And he served the past 9 years. stry and church leadership was greatly used was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood; • THE SPIRIT of HOLINESS of God across the years both in Oregon and $3.00 and his name is called the Word of God. By Everett L. Cottell o t h e r Ye a r l y M e e t i n g s . And the armies which were in heaven follow • M E a n d M Y H O U S E Joy Ridderhof, widely known for her work Cora Gregory Nordyke, mother of our ed him upon white horses, clothed in fine lin By Walter & Myrtle Williar $3.00 withGospel Recordings Inc., will be the guest General Superintendent Dean Gregory, died en, white and clean. And out of his mouth ▶ Order these books today from - speaker at Minister's Conference to be in February 18, withfuneral services conducted Pendleton, Oregon, March 30 to April 2. goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should by Glen Rinard and John Fankhauser at the T H E B A R C L A Y P R E S S The theme of the conference: "The Mini smite the nations; and he shall rule them with 600 East Third Street Newberg Friends Church. She had served as a rod of Iron; and he treadeth the winepress ster's Discipline" will feature presentations Newberg, Oregon p a s t o r o f a n u m b e r o f F r i e n d s M e e t i n g s i n of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. a s f o l l o w s — both Oregon and Kansas Yearly Meetings. And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh The Pastor's Job Analysis—Irwin Alger, (Continued on next page) Zhe J^ortkwest 7rieHd March, 1964 contest more this year in the hopes that more people will enter. There are many fine ta lented musicians in our churches who ought to be making a contribution here. Pastors and music committee chairmen, please do MERIDIAN FRIENDS OUTPOST everything you c a n to promote this and en courage your musicians to participate. NE problem which faces an outpost in it's halls, etc., that first housed the congrega beginning is "Where will we hold our tion of what may now be a large thriving The deadline is July 1. Rules will be services ? " Those familiar with church church with a beautiful sanctuary. found on the back of the bulletin cover entitled extension work will remember some of the Our problem today is not unlike that of the " M a r c h i s M u s i c M o n t h . " S a v e t h i s b u l l e t i n . grange halls, homes, school houses, lodge early church. "The Church in thine house," Loving cups will be presented this year for first and second places. All will be given certainly is not a strange statement to one familiar with the New Testament. White a By Ruth Corbin ratings by a disinterested and fully qualified nice, well designed edifice is certainly a I hope every church Music Committee is judge. We hope there will be many entries wonderful asset, the church should not retard of high quality this year. Encourage your promoting MUSIC MONTH in your church. its efforts by waiting for a new buiiding. Have you chosen a hymnof the month to sing young people to come up with some original choruses. There will be a youth choir for Meridian Friends Church feeis the Lord every Sunday and encourage every member has wonderfully opened doors in this regard. to memorize? And there are so many other Yearly Meeting sessions this year who will no doubt welcome new material to sing. We have been meeting in the Meridian Legion things you can do. Feature your strong Hall since March 31, 1963. points and encourage the weak spots. Make MUSIC CAMP This is a two story building which offers extra effort to see what you can really do that is worthwhile musically to enhance each The Yearly Meeting Music Committee, in adequate room for all of our Sunday School classes. By using both floors we are plan service in your church this month. If done mid-year session in February, seriously as unto the Lord, the Lord will bless and you discussed the possibility of a music camp. The Legion Hall in Meridian, Idaho, where die Meridian ning to departmentalize with the adult de Friends Church has been meeting since March 31, 1963. partment using the ground floor and the will be enriched. A committee was appointed for study into the problems. They are to bring back re Junior High and younger classes using the CHURCH MUSICIAN'S HANDBOOK second floor. While no public hall would be commendations to the committee at Yearly There are more copies of the CHURCH 7^ ideal for Sunday School we feel the facilities Meeting time. This could be a place where MUSICIANS' HANDBOOK available. H you of the Legion Hall in Meridian are very ade music directors, accompanists, singers, (Continued from page 3) have lost yours or would like to obtain one, pastors and music committee members could so indifferent that their action will be no quate. contact the Yearly Meeting headquarters of come for a week of intensive learning under real political liability. Note also that these We have had a very satisfactory working fice or me, send $1.00 and one will be sent. the best of music leadership, where parti illustrations of moral decline are not taken relationship with the legionaires. They have HYMN WRITING CONTEST cipation in workshops and singing groups from juvenile delinquency. Teen-age im contacted us at different times asking if it The Yearly Meeting Music Committee is could send you home again bursting with en m o r a l i t y m e r e l y m a k e s e x p l i c i t w h a t h a s would be inconvenient for some group to use endeavoring to publicize the hymn writing thusiasm and ideas. Please pray about this, been implicit in their elders. the building on a Sunday afternoon. Along and communicate your reaction to this idea with this courteous relationship we get heat, B O N D A G E T O S C I E N T I S M FRIENDS and FACTS to us. lights and janitorial service included in our For a long time our bondage to scientism rental fee. (Continued from page 9) H Y M N S T O R I E S F I L M S T R I P has led to the assumption that morals are Dr. A. E. George who recently passed not dependent upon religion—that scientific Truly we have much to be thankful for. Just a reminder to those who have not The Lord has been good to us and to Him be away will be missed in Oregon Yearly Meet morals really would be better. Now this used the film strip we have made available to the praise and glory. Our place of worship ing. Active many years in Portland First house of cards is falling around our heads. you, telling the stories of eight great hymns is located on the corner of Meridian and Church, he and Ethol George were living in of the church. The music committee would retirement at Friendsview Manor at the time There is no hope for us but a return to Broadway. Not at all difficult to find ! be happy for you to schedule it for use in your o f h i s d e a t h . God. We need to learn the Ten Command — By Dorwin Smith, pastor church. Contact me, Ruth Corbin, for a ments again. We need to see God in the face Bertha Roberts, mother of Dr. Arthur O. date. Pictures are in color with a fine nar of Jesus Christ. We need to be saved from Roberts, died February 7, and was buried at rator and lovely organ background music. our sins and made to share in His victory Greenleaf, Idaho, where she had lived most Each hymn is projected on the screen for ail over all the works of the Devil. o f h e r l i f e . to sing. Those who have viewed it are most We who are called Christians must begin Jruit o/ the Vine Mrs. Elma B. Smith, member of a pioneer enthusiastic about it. It is available to you to live anew quality of life. It is not enough for the cost of postage. that we proclaim our belief in God. There The April-June Edition of Fruit of the Vine. Oregon Quaker family, died November 29, at Friends Doily Devotional Booklet, is novv must be clearly seen in our lives a moral age 89 in Seattle. She was a birthright mem PETERSON CANTATAS available. Use it daily asa family, as indivi ber of the Friends church and a charter mem power that is superior while being completely duals. SI.40 per year, 35c per copy, SI.00 ber of Holly Park Friends. In the fall of A limited number of the following Peterson relevant. It must not be displayed in some for gift subscriptions. Order from 1880, she came with her parents to the small Cantatas are available at 50(i a copy from the peaceful island of isolation, but right in the Barclay Press: No Greater Love, Behold thick of life as it is being lived around us. F R U I T O F T H E V I N E settlement at Newberg and Springbrook, 600 East Third Street Your King, Night of Miracles, and A Song The world must see and know that our God wherethey joined other Friends in establish Newberg, Oregon i n g t h i s p i o n e e r Q u a k e r c o m m u n i t y. • Unending. First come, first served. • lives. 9

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drinking, hard living and no lasting satisfac tion. A s t h e Ay m a r a r e c o r d s s p o k e t h e i r s o n g s missionarij moinents and messages and the tracts were passed out, the morning was spent. Also the priest passed by us, leading his followers in an image-carrying procession. Were they find ing satisfaction? No, for most had been SOWING^^v^^ drinking and as the priest climbed into his B y P h y l l i s C a m m a c k pickup to go home, they continued with their drunken dances which would leave them with the nothing but dizzy heads and empty pockets. our house. But not quite before he had pulled his hat over his face. Even in his stupor, Time after time Randy asked to be lifted /HURRIEDLYhe had the very took natural the picture desire of this for Aymara privacy. I drunkard felt a little at theashamed foot of to the take steps the leading picture into and up to look out over the heads of our group to thought I would probably never show it, because it might belittle the Aymara people. But on SEED see the bands, as other groups danced hither second thought, I publish it because of the tract that lies there on our prone friend's stomach! and yon around the plaza. A passing rain I didn't put that tract there, nor did any of my missionary co-workers. It was put there s t o r m d r o v e u s t o t h e c a r f o r l u n c h b u t a l l by one of our Aymara Christians who was johnny-on-the-spot to see an opportunity to witness. By Quentin Nordyl the time passing through our minds was the No matter that this was a sinner too far gone to comprehend the gospel; no matter that there prayer, "Lord, bring forth a harvest in this wasn't time to sober him up enough to listen. No. The ever-ready, instant-in-season Ay /N EARLY knock on the door, a quick area; Lord, bless this seed as we plant it; mara witness thought, 'Til just leave this tract here where he'll find it when he begins to stir. discussion, a change of plans—pack a Lord, don't let Thy Word return void." He'll be curious. He'll take care of this piece of paper and ask someone to read it to him, In the afternoon we found a quieter place and thus two people will hear the news of Jesus. May God bless His Word as I lay it here lunch, gather up tracts, check the record to set up and many people would stand for where my sinner brother will find it. It is time for me to get on the vruck to go to Conference player, load it all in. Thus came a chance to spread the Gospel on a Sunday morning. long periods of time and listen to the songs at Amacari with the Christian brethren." And off he went on his trip. It was decided that the Knights would contin and the messages never before heard in their Far from belittling the Aymara people, this picture presents a tribute to many alert Chris ue with the planned church visitation for the own language. We gave out every tract we tian Aymara witnesses. • had with us before we started the endlessly day while we would travel to a large market in a new area where we have no work. With bumpy trip home. some brethren to accompany and help us, The next day R o s c o e and I and a larger we started off and after driving over an hour group of brethren returned for a repeat per and checking through two vehicle patrols, we formance, playing records, short talks to the arrived at the community where this large group over the PA system, passing out tracts. Where Are You? market is held once a year. First we walked The end result? Over a thousand seeds sown up the hill and through the throngs to get the in the form of tracts. Number of souls saved said that they were too busy to add more so lay of the land and then back to the car to to our knowledge? None. Number of /N LOOKINGM i n u t e s f o r 1 9over 6 3 w oure d i sYearly c o v e r Meetingt h a t t h e r e cial life to their overcrowded schedules. get the record player, records, a big box of churches started so far? None. Number of are 2250 active women members, not While we wouldn't minimize the social as tracts, then back to the plaza to set up our requests for a visit? None. Then was it two to mention 1001 associate members in Ore pects which we feel are important in drawing equipment nearly in the center of the activi d a y s f r o m o u r b u s y l i v e s w a s t e d ? N o . D o n ' t gon Yearly Meeting. According to our last the women of the church together, we feel ties. forget, the seed was sown and for two days report we have 990 members in our W. M. U. that the purposes of the W. M. U. are more we were God's sowers and not harvesters. representing 80 unions. Even before the needle was on the first important. By uniting together we have We are praying that some of the seed will been able to give more aid to our mission record we had a large group gathered in a find rich, hungry soil in which to grow and a We realize that there are many demands circle around us. As Randy sat on the ground aries and outpost workers as well as our own harvest will be reaped in this large area with put on the modern homemaker for service in local meeting. This year we are sending by the record player and looked up into the its many communities and thousands of souls . school and community projects outside of her circle of dark-skinned faces, what did he home and family responsibilities. Some of $150.00 a month for the support of a mis see? People eager to accept the Gospel Will we reap the harvest? We might in a us have spent many years in active service sionary family and $175.00 to help with our which by now was coming forth from the few months, but often it takes years and on P. T. A. and other community organiza outpost workers. Besides these monthly gifts, we have done many special projects, Aymara record? No, but people hungry, perhaps others will have the joy of gather tions, but we haven't found any as worthy or such as supplying Christmas gifts for outpost anxious to see what this strange group had ing these sheaves into the storehouse. But as challenging as our Women's Missionary pastors and missionaries. We have also re to offer. They are hungry for something do pray with us that there will be a harvest. Union. We have appreciated those, though Not just today but for months to come because not members, who have faithfully remember sponded to special needs as they have arisen different, craving for an escape from the on our field and to Greenleaf Academy and endless, monotonous circle of their lives; a a steady, fervent prayer will help water ed us in prayer and helped with our various these seeds. « George Fox College. circle which consists of hard work, hard projects throughout the years. Some have (Continued on next page) 12 Zke Northwest ?rieMd March. 1964 13 the individual meetings. Well, yes, in fact all of the publication. I would like to men tion a suggestion found in the January issue, around 1964. The thought was that the editorials should discuss more largely the national and world affairs. It is true that we as indivi The American Alumni Council is the or private. There are also studies available FROM OUR READERS duals should not ignore world issues and as source of information that of all the publics reflecting the competition between the salar Dear Mr. Willcuts, a church should watch and pray for God's contributing to higher education—churches, ies paid to public high school teachers as I do want to tell you how much I appreciated undertaking that righteousness in these area^ alumni, business, foundations—the greatest compared with the colleges. should prevail; but lam convinced that our the emphasis in the January Northwest g i f t s i n d o l l a r s a n d c e n t s c o m e f r o m t h e We have elected to base our comparisons Friend on evangelism. I've come to realize first concern as children of God and ambas f a c u l t y m e m b e r s t h e m s e l v e s . I f t h i s i s t h e on the private, liberal arts colleges of the sadors for Him in this world, should be the case generally, how much more at George more and more lately how important personal, West only, which seem to be our greatest salvation of lost souls and the strengthening Fox where the salaries are not up to the positive witnessing by the total membership competition to secure and retain professors. of believers. Jesus' last admonition to His average. is to the spiritual life of the church. No. Contributions disciples, before He ascended to Heaven GFC of GFC Profs. W e s t C h e h a l e m F r i e n d s C h u r c h from the hill outside of Bethany, was to 'feo A study of this has been made at the col L i b e r a l A r t s C o U e g e s Profs. lege, based upon figures supplied by several P r o f e s s o r s $ 9,277 $6,000 3 $ 9,831 Dear Jack, ye into all the world and preach the Gospel Assoc. Prof. 7,540 5,400 12 1/2 22,470 t o e v e r y c r e a t u r e . " professional agencies. The averages could Asst. Prof. 6,577 4,800 10 17,770 2 . . . the issue o n personal evangelism was In connection with that commission He be made to prove many things, and different Instructors 5,674 4,200 2,948 v e r y fi n e . told them to "Tarry—till ye be endued with figures could be lifted out from different cat The president, c h i e f fi n a n c i a l o ffi c e r, a n d the academic dean: 13,049 N e t a r t s F r i e n d s C h u r c h egories of colleges, such as liberal arts power from on high." When people come to $66,068 know the only true Savior these national and schools only, the average for the nation, the D e a r J a c k W i l l c u t s : world affairs will right themselves. The average in the West, the average among the The $66,000 contribution annually to the world will be righteous only as God's right liberal arts schools of the West, small cause of the college, the Yearly Meeting, and I d o r e a l l y e n j o y t h e e d i t o r i a l s i n o u r schools only (under 500), and either public Christian education does not include the com Northwest Friend; also the news items from eousness prevails. Meadows, Idaho parable gifts (we assume) by others on the staff, ranging from the dean of students to Where Are You? all the clerical help to maintenance, but for D e a r f r i e n d : EDITORIAL (Continued from page 3) (Continued from page 13) which no exact figures are available. Also, Just a note to express my interest in the Besides the gift of service we can each November edition of "Northwest Friend" T h e r e i s a s e n s e i n w h i c h a n a m e i s n o t many of the faculty and staff make significant cash gifts back to the college on a free-will contribute, those not attending W. M. U. are which I read from cover to cover. In par too important. By this I mean to say it is not within the power of a name or slogan to basis. Thus, it appears that our education missing many benefits from the splendid pro ticular, I am following with interest the re al leaders are giving at least $80,000 an grams and devotions, which are presented to ports about Bolivia. Three years in India make the character of a church. Shake nually to carry on the task of George Fox us each month. These programs have been taught me a great deal about Christian groups speare expressed the thought: College. # carefully planned by our program committee arising out of missionary activities, and I "What's in a name? That which we call a and are most Interesting and informative. feel very muchfor the missionaries you have rose This year we are learnii^ about our neigh in Bolivia. Of course the decision to insist By any other name would smell as sweet." K.A.E. Convenes April 7-9 boring countries in South America. upon self-support is the only right and proper CHICAGO (CNS)—Chicago will become the Now that a new year has begun, won't you one, but clearly there are many who see a True enough. To tack the word "Friendly" take an inventory of your life and prayerfully mission as little more than a dispenser of out in front is not force enough to make the evangelical capital of the U. S. April 7-9 as consider making time for W. M. U. ? We urge handouts. In so many instances, local con m e m b e r s a n y f r i e n d l i e r t h a n c o m m o n . N o pastors, leaders and laymen from some50 denominations converge at the Pick-Congress all of you who are regular members of W. M. verts see Christianity as "Eur opean" (or name will change the character or personality Hotel for the 22nd annual convention of the U. to cooperate with your executive com American) and it is a trying task to live this of that which it represents, or for which it mittees to have well planned and enthusiastic down. stands. National Association of Evangelicals. meetings, to which you will be proud to bring I was also intrigued with the children's Rather, there is something honest and They will hear such speakers as evangelist visitors. W. M. U. is a wonderful way to in practical about designating a church simply Biily Graham, Dr. Oswald C. J. Hoffmann of troduce women of your community to Christ. article about Thanksgiving and the Pilgrim by its geographical location, linked with the the "Lutheran Hour" andDr. K. Owen White, After all, is there a greater purpose for it's Fathers. "Thanksgiving'' is of course out side my experience ! I have never been to denominational tie. "Friends" is not a name president of the Southern Baptist Convention. existence? America, but as a former resident of Ply picked for publicity. Our connection is pri More than 1,000 persons are expected to When the reports are received before mouth I have often walked down the Mayflower marily sacred and God-ward, "Ye are my friends if ye do whatsoever I command you." participate in sessions of the 15 commissions Yearly Meetii^, we will be looking for many steps to board the ferry to Pennycomequick and related agencies of the NAE, which will new members and new unions. We hope you (a very picturesque place). On Monday I It should go without saying that if we are be shapii^ policies for the evar^elical move friends of God, there is no need to elaborate will be among them. K you need material will be passing the Pilgrim Father's own ment in efforts from broadcasting to world the fact with written signs. There are bet to start a new union or have any other ques church—the A2 passes the steps. That relief. tions on membership, we will be glad to help a r e a i s n o w v e r y r u n - d o w n . ter ways of showing an outward evidence of an you or come visit your meetings. Write or inner working of grace. Our church is des Topics will include "Evangelical Relation call: Mrs. W. B. (Marguerite) Eichenberg- John T. Haines cribed and advertised not so much by letters ships with National Ecumenicity" and "The as by living. How does your life read? er, 3306 S.W. Sherwood P1 a c e, Portland, Northfield, Birmingham Vatican Council and Protestant-Catholic Re Oregon 97201. Phone 227-3357. « England -J.L.W. • lationships. " Zhe J^ortkwest Jriend March. 1964 15 LISTEN! LITTLE QUAKERS

By Marie Haines WHO HAD THE MOST FUN?

SAMMY, come on, the Kronk hill is just right for sledding." 'Who's going?" Sam asked. "All the gang. I'm going after Tim. We'll meet at the hill," Greg waved and yelled as he ran. "You can go if you take Donny," mother said. "Baby is fussy and grandma is coming for dinner." Sam stopped pulling on his boots. "That spoils everything," he whined. "Donny's too BOISE VALLEY QUARTERLY MEETING little. He can't keep up and he just gets in the way. I might just as well stay at home as have him tagging along." "Suit yourself Sammy. That's it. You can stay at home and look after him or take him Boise—Dale Field, pastor Meadows Valley—Edward Baker, pastor along." Several from our church attended the Quartet 'Tlease take me, Sammy," Donny pleaded. 'Til be good, honest I will. I'll help pull the Festival at Greenleaf Sunday, January 19. A trio We are having a series of week-end revival ser sled." consisting of Don Emry, Duane Emry and Charlie vices, February 28 through March 15, with Marlin Sam looked from his mother to Donny. If he wanted to go, he'd have to take Donny, he Hickerson sang at the festival. Duane and Don also Witt as evangelist. H Mid-week prayer meetings could see that. s a n g i n t h e E m r y Q u a r t e t . K C h u c k M y l a n d e r, s o n have been in homes through-out the winter, and of Elwood and Lucile, was recently selected for have been a special time of fellowship with the Lord "All right, get on your boots, but you'll have to mind." and one another. ^ Our intt^rmediate young peo^e When they got to the hill, Sam found Donny wasn't the only small one. Greg was towing 'Who's Who" in American colleges. ^ Saturday February 1, our church had a community canvas took a real interest in the stewardship contest with his little sister on a sled and Dale had two younger children. and 450 brochures were distributed. The purpose almost 100% entering posters. "I'm taking care of Aunt Ella's kids and I brought them along," Dale explained. w a s t o p r o m o t e o u r c h u r c h i n i t s r e g u l a r p r o g r a m "Isn't that just great!" Tim said scornfully. 'We'll have a nursery pretty soon." and also advertise our special meetings. The Star—Willard Kennon, pastor Tim was older than the other boys and liked to boss. He had a way with him that the small meetings placed an accent on youth and were held er boys both admired and feared. They admired him because he was strong and could beat Star had a very inspiring month of guest speak Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights week ending ers, the Oscar Browns* home on furlough and Mark any of them in a fight. They feared him for the same reason. February 8. The speakers were Lonny Fendall and and W i 1 m a Roberts and family, both telling of the Dick Foster, students at GFC. Special music was "Let the little kids wait at the top of the hill," Tim assumed command. "The rest of us Friends work and some new and interesting facts presented by Duane Williams and Phil Morrill who will race to the bottom." about Bolivia and Peru. Roy Knight was in charge were also GFC students. Mark Roberts, mis of one evening service with a trio from Greenleaf This was satisfactory for a couple of times down then the others began clamoring for rides. sionary on furlough from Bolivia, had charge of our Academy. \ Treasure Valley SS Convention was held "You promised I could go," Donny planted himself in front of Sam's sled. "Now I want a services on Wednesday, February 12. H The Boise the week of February 18-22. There was a total of turn." Valley Quaker Men had a Valentine Banquet Friday 20 registered from Star. "Me too I Me too !" the others hopped about. evening February 14. Dr. J. Wessley Johnson The boys looked uncertainly at Tim who stood scowling. "Ride 'em down. Don't let them from N. N. C. was the featured speaker. bluff you," he said swinging back on his sled. Sam looked at Donny. Little brothers were a nuisance but he knew he should give him a ride. PUGET SOUND QUARTERLY MEETING "Get on and hold tight," he said crossly. "Don't you like me any more?" Donny asked tearfully after Sam had grudgingly given him Agnew—May Wallace, pastor one with William Murphy as director. H Ten of our a ride or two. "I'd have fun if you weren't so cross." Eight from Agnew attended Quarterly Meeting at youth attended the Youth Rally at McKinley Avenue Sam felt ashamed. Of course he loved Donny. Why should he let Tim make them all un Tacoma. K By the t i m e this is read, our Teacher Church in Tacoma. happy? Training Course, "Understanding Children and —Dorothy Groves, reporting "I'm sorry Donny. I didn't mean to be so cross. I'll help you steer this time." Youth" will be over. It is so interesting it will run "No little squirts," Tim ordered. "Let's belly flop." o v e r t h e s i x w e e k s p l a n n e d . M a y W a l l a c e i s o u r Holly Park—Charles Morgan, pastor teacher. ^ Three young people attended Missions Dean Gregory and Clynton Crisman visited our Sam watched Donny's face fall. He thought a moment. "Donny and I are going to the other Youth Rally at Tacoma the weekend of February 14- side of the hill," he said. "Come on Donny." 15. If Our sincere appreciation is extended to those meeting February 2. Dean brought the evening 'Wait for me. We're coming too." Dale put his small charges on his sled and pulled them that have worked on the SS annex now nearing com message as he showed pictures of our vork in Peru and Bolivia. \ Our high school boys now have a p l e t i o n . I t i s s o r e l y n e e d e d a s o u r a t t e n d a n c e i s along. basketball team. They are competing in League play growing. Tim's face darkened as Greg and his little sister followed the others. each Tuesday evening of the season. If Puget Sound "You'll be sorry for this," he shouted. "Just wait unto you want to ride my scooter bike." Friends Memorial—Paul Goins, pastor Quarterly Meeting WMU held their annual Day of The three boys hesitated, looked at each other, and then went on. Prayer in our church, February 6. Paul Goins "Sammy was real good to me today mamma," Donny said later. "He let me slide and slide. The construction of our new Educational Unit con brought the morning devotions. H A Valentine Ban T i m w a s m a d a t h i m t o o . " tinues ahead of schedule, and it is possible we may quet for the adults of our church was held in honor be able to use this building early in March. 1 Plans of Milton and Beverly Richey who are leaving our "I-I didn't feel like it at first," Sam confessed. "Then, I remembered the verse we read are being made daily for our Missionary Conference meeting. They have been a great blessing to the this morning: 'Be ye kind to one another, loving, tenderhearted, forgiving, ' I sort of felt to be held March 22 to 29. H Roily Hartley and Phil church. Milton has been an outstanding SS superin sorry for Tim without any little brothers or sisters." Harmon took fourteen boys to attend Future Fresh tendent. We reached a record attendance in church "Maybe that is why he is tough and rough," daddy lowered his paper. man Day at GFC. \ We have been without a choir the last Sunday in January. There were 145 in the 'Tm proud of you son," mother said as she softly kissed him. # for many months but are happy to once again have morning service. If Our young people conducted 16 ZAe J^orthwest 7ricHd Marck 1964 were with us in a Sunday evening service and Carroll the evening service, January 26. Our pastor brought McKinley Avenue—David Fendall, pastor Second Friends—Lyle Love, pastor the message. H Thirteen senior CE'ers, with their spoke to us in the service. Several of our ladies attended the all day of pray We have been thankful for the felt presence of the sponsors, Ernie and Muriel Ostrin, attended the er at Holly Park, February 6. 1 Our Sunday morn Holy Spirit in our various services. There have Svensen—Dan Nolta, pastor Quarterly Meeting CE Rally held in McKinley Ave. ing service February 9, was wellattended by a troop been several recently who have had their needs met church F e b r uar y 14-15. A "Missions-O-Rama" of Boy Scouts and their leaders and parents. H Our at an altar of prayer for which we praise the Lord. We are in the process of setting up a foUowup with five countries represented was part of the ac Boys' Club is progressing and several of these boys TAlthough our remodeling program is not com program which will soon be launched. H The senior tivity. Holly Park CE won first place with the India have accepted Christ. 1 February 14 and 15 the CE went to Mt. Hood for the day on January 20. exhibit. Other exhibits were Finland, Peru, Mexi pleted, it seems good to be holding services in the youth of our church were hosts to the teenagers of sanctuary of our church. If In recognition of National tThe Senior CE had the evening service on February co, and Egypt. Speakers and the films were from Puget Sound area. Saturday, missions was the Youth Week, Ruby Collver planned for the ones who 2. T The Senior CE sponsors are leading the pro Guatemala. main topic. Edgar Madrid a native of Guatemala, are seniors in high school to give talks in the Sunday grams during February as a training time to show now a student at GFC, spoke. Juanita Astlefor d evening service. If We were privileged to have the how to use originality in CE lessons. The first pro Northeast Tacoma—Fred Baker, pastor sang. Juanita is from Guatemala, the daughter of Yearly Meeting Executive Committee of the CE pre gram had basketball as its theme, using a referee Three young people from our church attended John Astlefordof the Friends Mission of Guatemala. sent a training session and have charge of the Sunday and all. Every part of basketball was applied to the ^Tuture Freshman Day" at GFC on January 25. Fred Baker, pastor of Northeast Tacoma, showed evening service. A ladies quartet from GFC the Christian game of life. February 16 was "Cir S A committee consisting of Fred Baker, I. R. Pal pictures of his trip into Central America. ^ A series brought the message. If Carroll and Doris Tamplin cus at the CE Big Top." of special meetings were held the last weekend of mer, Howard Harmon, and Gordon Anderson has been named to take a "five or ten year view" of our F e b r u a r y w i t h W i l l i a m M u r p h y a s s p e a k e r. —Nellie Harding, reporting church potential. First project is the new carport INLAND QUARTERLY MEETING to go up soon.

East Wenatchee—Robert Morrill, pastor country, having been the evangelist at the Entiat PORTLAND QUARTERLY MEETING We are in a new church "outreach" drive for six Camp Meeting, and revival services in many other months with each family trying to bring one family churches. garet Zander, missionaries to Colombia, January to know Christ. We feel this is a revival of Spirit Portland First—Gerald Dillon, pastor Spokane—Clare Willcuts, pastor 26; and Pastor Kim and Rev. Marvin Martin, Union ual efforts. ^ We were host to the Quarterly Meet Five new active members joined our church in Gospel Mission of Portland, February 2. ^Re ing. The GFC Kingsmen Quartet furnished music. T h e fi r s t p a i n t i n g o f f o u r c l a s s r o o m s w a s r e the last two months. HFebruary 1, the Jr. and creation activities during the past month include D e n v e r H e a d r i c k s h o w e d p i c t u r e s o f G F C . cently completed by the Adult Bible Study Class. Jr-Hi CE groups went to Snow Bunny Lodge. There adult and high school bowling; high and junior high —Mrs. Ralph Kellogg, reporting T Plans are being made for pre-Easter revival meet were 54 people in the group. H There has been a basketball games with Portland First Friends and ings from March 18 to Easter Sunday, Clare Will- class held each Sunday evening to instruct ones that Newberg Nazarenes. If A notable "first" for Lyn Entiat—Edwin Clarkson, pastor cuts will be the evangelist. If The Inland Conference wood was the Portland Quarterly Meeting, January plan to go visiting in the interest of the church. The junior department put on a skit "The Living Board Planning Committee met in Spokane in Janu Jerry Johnson, announcer on KPDQ was the speak 25. Speakers were Dean Gregory, Oscar Brown and Water," in the Sunday night service, February 9. ary to make plans for summer camp. H Several er one evening. Visiting is scheduled for each Mon Kenneth Williams. Dinner was served to 165 peo from here attended Inland Quarterly Meeting at East This brought out several parents which do not ordi day evening until Easter. 1 First Friends and Lyn- ple. If Visitation days, members visiting and in Wenatchee. Our young people brought back the wood Friends are having an attendance contest dur viting people of the community to SSand church have narily attend. H We are planning to have a banquet for the CE March 6, with Wayne Piersall as speak Bible Quiz trophy. IMinistering to the Sunday ing the month of March. 1 Guest speakers in our been used to start plans for our MARCH TO SS IN morning worshippers on February 8 was Rev. John SS opening assembly period have been Warren and MARCH. A contest with Portland First Friends er. f Our revival meetings will begin March 19, with Harold Gilliam (Church of the Nazarene) as B. Greer who is speaking for the Alcohol Problems Evelyn Moore giving their personal testimony of how will be held. If Lynwood Kindergarten, Bethlin Har Association. evangelist. He is well known in this section of the God has met a great need in their lives; Larry mon and Mary Meireis teachers, is having a suc —Juanita Stenson, reporting Klock, a ventriloquist, and Roily Johnson, singer cessful year. Plans include a continuation next and youth worker. Three boys from First Friends year. made Stewardship posters to enter in the Yearly SALEM QUARTERLY MEETING Meeting contest. H The Men's Breakfast Meetings have continued to meet once a month. There is an Maplewood—Dillon Mills, pastor Eugene—Walter Cook, pastor average attendance of 25. The purpose of the meet January 19 we were privileged to have Paul Mills Highland—L. Merle Green, pastor The Eugene church was blessed by a week long ings is to discuss and pray for the spiritual growth and his wife in our morning and evening services. Wednesday, January 29, was the night of the Sun o f o u r c h u r c h . He brought the morning message. In the evening he s e r i e s o f e v a n g e l i s t i c s e r v i c e s w i t h O s c a r B r o w n the third week in February. An added pleasure was day School Council pot luck dinner and meeting pre- showed pictures portraying the great wealth of Egyp cceding prayer meeting. IF Ernest and Eva Dicksen tian Kings. If Our CE planned a "Sands of Time" a series of slide films on the mission work shown Hillsboro—Russell Stands, pastor were at our church Friday, January 31, showing banquet February 15, for the adults of the church. for a few minutes nightly. H A real adrenalin shot films on their work among the Auca Indians. The Our Friends Youth Group enjoyed an evening If We have had several new children in our SS and was supplied to the entire church when an anonymous Dicksens are outgoing missionaries under the Mis skating party with other youth groups of the Quarterly church services recently. We are happy to be donor gave $500 to pay off the bonded indebtedness, sionary Aviation Fellowship. ^ Highlighting the Meeting at the Imperial Rink in Portland. They inet reaching some from our community. contingent upon our memorizing of about 2500 verses month of February were the revival meetings, with of scripture. Individuals have pledged to learn up again at First Friends Church for a Valentine's Din —Betty Heywood, reporting Herschel Thornburg, evangelist. The meetings ner which was enjoyed by all present. ^ The Jr-Hi to 150 verses each before July 1. Juniors and pri were very well attended, and we are thankful for the SS class went ice skating at Lloyd Center Valentines mary children are working toward Stamps for Camp spiritual move that was evident among the young Metolius—Richard Cossel, pastor and New Testaments as an adjunct to the same pro evening. The adults had a Valentine dinner at people in the church. Obie's Restaurant in West Slope with plenty of good gram. We are finding it very inspiring—and hard —Karen Smitherman, reporting Dean Gregory was guest speaker in the church work. IF The young people have been active with food, fellowship and entertainment. Sheldon Lou- on January 19. 11 Oscar and Ruth Brown, recently than of GFC sang and talked to the group after din socials—the Friends Youth had a valentine banquet returned from the mission field in Bolivia, were Marion—Frank N. Haskins, pastor ner. f Our church is cooperating with the Hillsboro and a day of snowy fun at the Willamette Ski Area. Ministerial Association in a church census Sunday guest speakers at our January 22 prayer meeting. The Primary department had a party February 15. We continue the support of Carol Puckett by a If Rev. Willis Keithley presented his "Sermons from IF We hope for a great deal of rapid increase in SS march in her honor the third Sunday of each month. afternoon, February 23. S c i e n c e " i n o u r c h u r c h F e b r u a r y 2 - 9 . H i s m e s —Grace Yates, reporting attendance on the part of our young adults, due to T Mrs. Alice McCoy was hostess the last four Wed sages and pictures were much appreciated and the the addition of another class for that age group. A nesdays to our Wednesday afternoon Bible Study meetings well attended. 11 The annual banquet honor number of young married and college age adults Class. This study will continue on Tuesday while Lynwood—Howard E. Harmon, pastor ing the men was held in the church on February 20, have been coming only for church; this field is truly Frank Haskins takes over some of John Fankhaus- Recent guest speakers included Forest and Mar in place of the regular WMU meeting. white unto harvest. er's duties at South Salem, t We are having SS Tea- Zke J^orthwest ?rieHd March. J964 Cher Bible Training Wednesday night after prayer Rosedale—Harold Beck, pastor Oak Park—Roger Smith, pastor tied for first place in their division. ^ Skating par meeting for 12 weeks. H We had a very successful About 135 people braved the threat of snow to at ties during January and February have been un party in the church parlors last Monday night to A family CE program has been set up for the tend Quarterly Meeting at Rosedale on January 18. usually well attended with over 100 attending each which each member invited a new family. regular CE hour. There is something for every TWe have been privileged to have several guests member of the family. The adult class has just month. If Work on the building continues with seve —G. E. Wilkinson, reporting ral classrooms and halls paneled. The church is ministering to us recently. Willis Keithley used finished a 13-lesson course on the book of James hoping to sell its old pews and order new ones be Medford—Jack L. Willcuts, pastor pictures in presenting the truths of God's creation. taught by our pastor. This month our pastor is fore the building is completed. The CE young ^ The Kingsmen Quartet from GFC were in charge working with the Senior CE group so Roy Dunagan, The Richard Krupps showed pictures of their re of the CE Rally Sunday, January 26, also the Sun pastor of Forest Home Church, is leading the adult people have been active in recent weeks. Six stu cent trip to Mexico and Guatemala during Family dents attended the GFC "Future Freshmen Day." day evening service. If Ernie Doerksen, a pilot for study group. The subject under discussion is "The Hour. ^We were fortunate to have Fred and Jan M. A. F., was here February 2. He showed a film Doctrine of Repentance." If The second Wednesday IT On February 8, twelve young people and their spon Sanborn, outstanding Christian musical artists from on the life of Nate Saint. He and his wife will soon of the month has been set as Family Night. The sors attended the Quarterly Meeting CE banquet in the Los Angeles area, in our opening assembly of be working in the Congo, t The forms are being first fellowship was held February 12. Guest speak Vancouver. tAValentine party for junior high SS February 2. They were special guests of YFC laid this week for the foundation of the new church er for the evening was Charles Morgan, pastor of through adult was held February 22. Entertain ment was furnished by the Kingsmen Quartet from February 1. If Eight of our young people attended front. Holly Park, Seattle, speaking on'Tirst Impres GFC visitation day. H February 17 was our annual GFC. The quartet also had charge of the Sunday —Reba Russell, reporting sions. " Sweetheart Banquet held at Cubby's Restaurant. If A —Gertrude Hopp, reporting morning service, February 23, at which time a spe SS workshop with the showing of the film, "Conven South Salem—John Fankhauser, pastor cial college emphasis was given. If The Rose Valley tion in a Can" was held for the SS teachers and of andFlorene Nor dyke WMUs are planning their annual South Salem Monthly Meeting is sending their Rose Valley—George Bales, pastor ficers. rummage sale for February 28, 29. Proceeds —Avadna Boshears, reporting pastors, John and lone Fankhauser, to Bolivia and February 23, Dean and Kathleen Gregory were from the sale go to furnishing the new church kit Peru for a three month visit with our missionaries. present for SS and morning worship services. ^ The chen. At their February meeting the Florene Nor- They were scheduled to leave Sunday, March 8, and church basketball team, which plays in the junior dyke Union members were served cups of "Api," Pringle—Paul Baker, pastor return the first part of June. ^ Thirty-one people high division of the Longview Church League, has the popular Bolivian hot drink. Packages of'Api" have had perfect SS attendance the past four months. Several of the ladies from Pringle attended the lost only one game thus far in the season and is had been sent to the union by Florene. If We enjoyed a Sunday with Oscar and Ruth Brown Christian Women's Club meeting at the Marion Ho on February 9. Besides an inspirational morning tel, and heard Governor Hatfield speak. 1 Our men s t i l l h o l d t h e i r p r a y e r m e e t i n g s S a t u r d a y e v e n i n g , message by Mr. Brown, we saw again pictures of GREENLEAF QUARTERLY MEETING our missionaries and their work in Bolivia and Peru. at 7 p. m. ^ We are all enjoying our study of Ephe- —Naomi Tuning, reporting s i a n s a t o u r We d n e s d a y e v e n i n g p r a y e r m e e t i n g s . Caldwell—Nathan B. Pier son, pastor If Our prayers are being answered as our attendance speaker was Oscar Brown, recently returned from has increased considerably. Twenty five new hy Sprague River—Evert Tuning, pastor A youth c ho ir has been organized under the di Bolivia. On February 2, at 2:30 p. m. the Youth mn books have been ordered to take care of this Evert and Virena Tuning and Betty Arnold at rection of Hazel Pierson and Marie Howard. If We Rally was held with speakers. Gene and Betty Com need. If Oscar and Ruth Brown were with us the tended the sessions of Salem Quarterly Meeting held truly appreciated the missionary speakers who came fort, and Wilma Roberts on furlough from Bolivia, weekend of January 26-28. They preached the at Rosedale January 17-18. Stormy weather made to our church during the Missionary Conference for t Several attended the Greenleaf Friends Academy Benefit auction at Greenleaf. If The special evan Sunday morning and evening messages. They also traveling quite difficult. If It has been rather diffi Quarterly Meeting: Mrs. Leland Hibbs, Mark visited the CE meeting Sunday evening and spoke a cult getting to the services of the church for several Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Arthold Latham, and Mrs. gelistic services conducted by Herschel Thornburg few words. If Fourteen attended the men's break weeks because of snow and ice. Dibbon Cook very Oscar Brown. 1A girls' choir of 30 v o i c e s from proved to be a time of great inspiration and the re the Wilson School of Caldwell presented our special sponse to the invitation was unusual. Despite ad fast, Sunday January 26, at the church. If We had a graciously plowed out the snow from the drive way verse weather conditions there was goodattendance. and parking lot. H As a reward for perfect atten m u s i c o n e S u n d a y e v e n i n g . 1 O u r c h u r c h w a s r e very outstanding meeting at our Planning Conference The music, artistry and preaching was greatly en for church officers and teachers at Camp Smith dance in SS during the month of January several of presented by one quartet made up entirely of our Creek, in the Silver Creek Falls area, January 31 the Young People's class were given free transpor church members at the Quaker Men's Quartet Fes joyed and appreciated. and February 1. Charles Beals was our speaker. tation to a basketball game between Bonanza and tival. We also had members on two other quartets. His message was, "Spiritually Filled Workers for Chiloquin at Bonanza. If Ross Mclntyre brought the V Two of our young people, Dave Davenport and Sha Ontario—Calvin Wilkins, pastor the Church are a Necessity." Fifteen attended, message at the Klamath Basin Holiness Association ron Martin, are on the Gr eenleaf Academy Quiz The Quarterly Meeting Missionary Conference several stayed over night. meeting February 12. The meeting was held in the Team. The team has won over Borah and Boise — Beatrice Adams, reporting January 29 to February 2, highlighted our church Lakeside Church of the Nazarene in Klamath Falls. High Schools in Boise, and Nampa High School, activities this month. Verbal, pictorial, and mu f Several of our own cub scouts attended service in sical messages by Mark Roberts, Oscar Brown, u n i f o r m o n F e b r u a r y 9 . ^ H a r l e y A d a m s f r o m Iverna Hibbs, and a mixed trio from Greenleaf SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON QUARTERLY MEETING Quincy, Washington, was our evangelist for meet Friends Academy presented a real challenge as well ings, February 12-23. 1 The community Quaker as much interesting information. Stormy weather, Chorale, under the direction of Roger Taylor, icy roads, and illness limited attendance at these Cherry Grove—Lloyd Melhorn, pastor brought our special music for the evening worship as well as other services, but on February 9, the our first pastor as guest. h o u r F e b r u a r y 1 6 . Dean Gregory and wife Kathleen, told of the work attendance showed a real increase, for which we are in the churches of Bolivia and Peru on January 26. —Marjorie Rengo, reporting thankful. Quarterly Meeting sessions at Homedale, Homedale—Irwin Alger, pastor also part of the missionary conference, were attend He presented many slides, and also told what was Forest Home—Roy Dunagan, pastor known of the situation in the National Church in Bo The Greenleaf Quarterly Meeting Sessions were ed by several from Ontario. 1 "The Good Samari livia at that time. If Dr. Harry Skinner was a guest Work nights at the c hur ch have paid off and we held in Homedale January 30 t o February 2. The t a n , " t h e fi r s t i n a s e r i e s o f s i x fi l m s t r i p s t o b e speaker in the Junior-Adult opening assembly Feb are happy to have the basement cement walls plas shown at SS, was presented February 9. ruary 9, and spoke on the expense, fire hazard and tered and many finishing touches added. U Men of dangers to health of the smoking habit from a doc the church are enjoying a time of study and prayer tor's point of view. If In view of the March 22-29 along with the Saturday morning breakfasts put on NEWBERG QUARTERLY MEETING Revival-Christian Emphasis services scheduled to by the pastor. It Saturday, February 8, was a time be held here by ClyntonCrisman, and also the Clark of blessing as we met at First Friends in Vancouver Chehalem Center—Robert Fiscus, pastor Bloodgood, student from GFC, presented the World County Crusade, August 16-30 with Dr. Eric Hutch- for Quarterly Meeting. If Our pastor is giving some talks to Oak Park Church adults during their CE Gospel Mission work which he witnessed during the ings, our Ministry and Oversight is announcing spe Clayton Brown brought our SS Missions presen Christmas vacation of 1962. ITeacher Training hour. If February 20 will be the time that the Lazy cial cottage prayer meetings, the first of which was tation during February. 1 The Newberg Quarterly Class, a special class for SS teachers, began Feb held February 11. 1 Cherry Grove celebrated its Losers finally pay off the Weighty Winners of our Meeting Stewardship Team met with us on Sunday ruary 16. On this day Clynton Crisman, YM assis 20th anniversary on March 8, with Harley Adams, SS contest with an evening meal and entertainment. evening, February 9. Also on February 9, Charles tant superintendent, met with us and brought the

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morning message. ^ We are looking forward now morning message February 9. H We were very glad COUZENS-PITTS.—Paul Roger Couzens and Ger- to hearing "Sermons from Science" by Willis Kelthley to have Oscar and Ruth Brown with us a t prayer aldlne Pitts were united In marriage January 25, Introducing RAELENE BARNES from February 26 to March 8. meeting February 12. They brought Inspiring mis at the Greenleaf Friends Church. (Continued ftom back page) —Mary Hendricks, reporting sionary messages and Oscar showed pictures. H A WILHITE-McGOWEN. —Walter Wllhlte Jr. and De- as a basis for Christian living, and guidance for missionary prayer meeting on Tuesday evening Is lores McGowenwere married at the Caldwell Church Nehalem—Bernlce Mardock & Elsie Gehrke, pastors of God. growing straight and strong. One hour a week In sponsored by the young women. Sunday school Is not enough to establish these young The Klngsmen Quartet from GFC visited our MALARO-GIVENS. —Larry Malaro and Margaret lives In Christian disciples hip and train them for fu Glvens were united In marriage February 15, at the meeting one Sunday In January. IGene and Betty Tlgard—Orvllle Winters, pastor ture leadership In the church. In C. E. Juniors Meadows Valley Friends Church with Allen Cole of Comfort recently showed us pictures of Bolivia. Everett Craven brought the morning message learn not only by hearing, but also by doing. Train TFebruary 23, Marie Haines—author of "Lion- ficiating. ing through guided participation Is the particular Hearted Quakers," and other books, and her hus Sunday, January 26, while the pastor and his wife attended a Ministers' Conference and Retreat at Mt. emphasis of C. E. It should provide training In DEATHS band, Ward Haines, visited our church. H Our CE worship. Christian living, prayer, giving, witness had a skating party with Netarts Friends Church Baker, Washington, a ski lodge owned by The Firs. 1 Paul Mills had an excellent presentation In our ser ing, Bible memorization and use, lesson prepara JUDD.—Cleo Judd, 70, of Portland, passed away F e b r u a r y 1 8 . vice Sunday evening, February 2, with colored slides tion, leadership, music, and the work of the church —Marilyn A^^lhlte, reporting and Inspirational message of his trip to the Holy January 29. Lyle Love and John Rlttmeyer conduct and C. E. ed the funeral services at Second Friends Church on Lands, t Our annual Sweetheart Banquet was Fri Netarts—David Thomas, pastor A great aid In holding young Christians In the day evening, February 14, at Obie's Restaurant. F e b r u a r y 1 . LIEDTKE. —Amelia A. Lledtke passed away Febru church Is the nurture of a Christian home. This Is February 2, we held our monthly family night. A The evening was thoroughly enjoyed with Allen Had- ary 6, at Portland, Oregon, at the age of 77. She another challenge of working with Juniors. Per Moody film, 'The Stones Cry Out," was presented. ley as featured guest, and Robert Armstrong M. C. w a s a m e m b e r o f O a k P a r k C h u r c h . F u n e r a l s e r Places were shown where prophecies and judgments t The annual potluck supper was held at the church haps through the fearless witness of a boy or girl In have already been fulfilled. ^ Gene and Betty Com vices were held February 11, with Roger Smith of the Junior C. E. the Gospel will enter a non-Christian Monday evening, February 10, for the Boy Scouts, home. Through prayer andsplrlt-gulded action the fort were with us In the evening service of February their parents, and committee members and fami ficiating. C. E. sponsor or someone else In the c hur c h may 16. Gene spoke to the senior CE and later showed CHOATE.—Calvin R. Choate, 89, resident of lies. Boy Scout Sunday was observed Sunday morn Friends view Manor, a Friends minister, passed be able to bring a whole family to Christ. slides of the work In Bolivia. 1 A skating party with ing, February 9, with the troop and their parents away January 13. Funeral services were held at the Nehalem Friends took place February 18. H Ev present. ^ We give praise and thanks for the three The C. E. can be a distinctive part of the church angelistic meetings are being planned for March 4- new families we have gained In our SS and church Newberg Friends Church on January 16, with Gerald program. It should strengthen the Sunday school Dillon and Clayton Brown officiating. 8 with Herschel Thornburg. t h i s l a s t m o n t h . and support the worship services as It fills Its own REDINGER. —EdnaRedlnger, 76, passed away Jan place In the total program of the church. Newberg—Glen Rlnard, pastor West Chehalem—Gene Hockett, pastor uary 18, at Newberg. Funeral services were con ducted at Newberg Friends on January 21, by Mild The greatest need Is for Splrlt-fllled adults with Stanley Perisho furnished an evening of music The Yearly Meeting CE Exec had charge of three red Rlnard. a vision to serve as sponsors. "He that goeth forth and preaching on February 2. t Other speakers In CE meetings January 26. Ron Stansell then gave GEORGE.—Alfred E. George, 79, resident of and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless our services besides our pastor have Included Mild the evening message. On February 2 a Steward Frlendsvlew Manor, passedaway February 2. Fune come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves red Rlnard, Myron Goldsmith, Milton Van Zanten, ship team was In charge of the evening service. ral services were held at First Friends Church , with him." Psalm 126:6. What a privilege It Is Herman Macy, Jim Llngenfelter, Lela Morrill! The team consisted of Everett Heacock, Marie to bring the young vender sheaves to the Master with The Quaker Men held a Sweetheart Banquet at Portland, February 5, with Gerald Dillon, Charles Haines, Marjorle Boom and Dr. Carl Shanks Jr. Beals, and Glen Rlnard officiating. a whole life prepared for His use I • Bowman's Restaurant on February 14. Leslie Par- T Paul Mills showed pictures of Egypt in CE on ROBERTS.—Bertha Roberts, 81, resident of rott, pastor of First Church of the Nazarene, Port February 9, and Clare Wlllcuts brought a challeng Frlendsvlew Manor, passed away February 7. Fun land, was speaker. H Clare Wlllcuts, president of ing missionary message to the evening service. eral services were held at Newberg Friends Church CABCO Radio Station the Board of Missions, was speaker In our SS on on February 10, with Glen Rlnard officiating. Goes on Air in Burundi, Africa February 2. t Paul Mills was speaker at the World NORDYKE. —Cora Gregory Nordyke, retired mini Day of Prayer at the First Methodist Church on Vital Statistics ster and resident of Frlendsvlew Manor, passed Central Africa Broadcasting Company, a mission F e b r u a r y 1 4 . away February 18. Funeral services were at New ary radio organization In Burundi, Africa, has gone —Margaret Weesner, reporting on the air w 11 h Its first radio programs only three BIRTHS berg Friends Church on February 21, with John Fankhauser and Glen Rlnard officiating. and one-half months after being granted a fran Sherwood—Gordon St. George, pastor BENTLEY. —Charles Bentley, 92, passed away on chise by the local government. Broadcasting began YOUNG.—To Harry and Florran Young, a daugh Inspiring "Youth Accent" meetings were held February 9. on December 24, 1963, with two hours of programs. over the weekends of January 26 and February 2. ter, Maria Sue, born January 12. McLEAN. —Charles McLean, South Salem, passed Then on Christmas Day programming was Increased SURRATT.—To Mike and Roberta Surratt, Port Lonny Fendalland Dick Foster were the youth speak a w a y F e b r u a r y 1 . t o s i x h o u r s . ers. The Chordsmen Quartet and the Klngsmen land, a son. BRUCE. —Marie Bruce, South Salem, passed away A series of miracles has made possible this Im TJOSOTOLVSON. —To Orvin and Dorothy Tjosotolv- Quartet brought the special music. H Forrest Zan February 5. Services were held at the Barrlck portant accomplishment In missionary radio. The der told of their missionary work at the January son, Camas, Washington, a daughter, Sandra Leota, Funeral Home, Salem. born November 30, 1963. granting of the franchise was In Itself a miracle, as 29, prayer service. ^ Quarterly Meeting was held this Is only the third such franchise granted to mis at Sherwood February 7 and 8. Clare Wlllcuts and SMITH. —To Laryand Mary Ann Smith, a daughter, Lorl Ann, born January 1, at Fallon, Nevada. sionary radio in the history of Africa. Other mir Gene Comfort were special speakers. Paul Mills acles of the provision of necessary funds, property BROWN. —To Philbern and Karen Brown, a daugh showed slides of his world tour and Gordon St. SPECIAL NOTICES for the location of the station and the securing of George spoke at the youth rally. H Everett McColm ter, Diana Marie, born February 7, at Medford. SMITH. —To Dennis and Peggy Smith, a son, Steven FOR RENT—Portland's WestHlUs—2 bed necessary personnel have sealed God's blessing up showed slides of the Far East at the family potluck on this new venture. The station Is located InUsum- dinner February 11. Warren, born February 4, room, furnished home on one-half acre. The $105.00 per month rent Includes all utilities bura, the capltol of Burundi, with headquarters of —Bonnie Lundry, reporting the new organization In Friends wood, Texas. except telephone. This rental Is available MARRIAGES June 14 - August 9, 1964. Write Melvln Although the Central Africa Broadcasting Com Springbrook—Fred Stewart, pastor Kenworthy, 9095 S. W. Taylor Street, Port pany (CABCO) Is Interdenominational, the Initial GILSTRAP-JENKINS. —Thomas Gllstrap and Ber- land, Oregon, 97225. Telephone 292-5076. concern came from Evangelical Friends mission February 4, the young married people's SS class detta Jenkins were married at Lynwood Friends • • • aries laboring In Bur undl. Robert Kellum and held a party at the home of Ken and Patty Kumasa- Church, February 14. Emll Swanson, P. O. Box 639, Eugene, now family, who have had ten years experience In miss wa In honor of Forrest and Margaret Zander who HERRIDGE-LINCOLN. — Jim Herrldge and Carolyn h a s m i s s i o n a r y p i c t u r e s o f t h e D e Vo l ' s ionary radio with the Far East Broadcasting Com Sue Lincoln were united In marriage January 24, will soon be leaving for Bogata, Colombia, S. A., available for any church wishing one. pany, were granted a leave of absence to work with for missionary work. If Clare Wlllcuts brought the with Wlllard Kennon officiating. others In founding CABCO. #

22 rAr Northwest JrleMd March. 1964 23 wbo need to learn of Jesus Christ and come to know jjim as their personal Saviour. The junior age is an important time in decisions Introducing {or Christ. Juniors are responsive to the love of Qod. They will admit their sinfulness. They are RAELENE open to spiritual impression; they are not hindered by adult pride. They are natural believers. The junior C. E. is designed to aid the Sunday school in BARNES this task. Evangelism is one of its major purposes. After the seed is sown the tender young plants need loving care and training. They need rich soil Raelene Barnes, a senior at George Fox College (Concluded on page 23) from Caldwell, Idaho, is the senior member of the OYMCE Exec., having served for seven years in offices varying from Quarteriy Meeting president and missionary chairman to her present position. Junior Superintendent. Raelene played a major ..»i B y B a r b a r a B a k e r role in the C. F. C. winter play this year and was one of five students named on Who's Who in Ameri Mid-Winter is dead wood already. As usual, the can Colleges and Universities. She is engaged to glossy finish of a mountain-top weekend back in De marry C. F. C. student body president Lonny Fen- cember has worn off, and here we are three months dall, and after graduation she plans to enter the later, back in the hum-drums at home base. teacher internship program in secondary educa tion. Do you really feel that way? Is your Christian experience ear-marked by such varied oscillation As Junior Superintendent, Raelene's responsi that you get the sensation of a roller coaster? If bilities include providing appropriate and effective so, you've missed the raft. The Christian life is a lesson and program materials for the junior age triumphant walk of victory—victory only made pos level. She also attempts to visit ail the Junior sible through dependence on Christ and the Holy C. E. 's and to assist local churches in starting new Spirit. In fact, the Word of God boldly declares, Junior C. E. 's. The following article, prepared by "For what is born of God overcometh the world. . ." Raelene, is slanted to the challenge before Junior (IJohn 5:4). sponsors to grasp the vision of potential among Juniors. Of course, the roller coaster problem comes in when we attempt to take off on our own track or to Junior Christian Endeavor provide our own power supply. The key to retain ing an even keel in Christian living while constantly deepening our relationship with Christ is found in /NJOHN already 4:35 to harvest.we read Recognizingthat the fields thatare white there G a l a t i a n s 5 : 1 ; are many fields which are white unto harvest, "Plant your feet firmly therefore with may we suggest that there are also fields which have in the freedom that Christ has won for not yet been planted, and vineyards with young vines us, and do not let yourselves be caught which need to be trained. again in the shackles of slavery. (Phil Perhaps one of our most fertile fields with great l i p s T r a n s l a t i o n ) potential is the junior age children in or around our Mid-Winter is over, but the impetus of revival churches. Boys'and girls' lives are not usually and Christ-honoring enthusiasm need not be lost. overgrown with weeds of sin and entangled with Rather, this spirit, inspired by the Holy Spirit, habits as are lives which have long been neglected, must be incorporated into the teenager's practical but they are open to the Word of Cod. There are Christian life and kept vibrantly alive through con many children both inside and outside our church sistent contact and communion with Jesus Christ.

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