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My Adventures Through Prayer14

On Being, a 'Woman 1'5 10 June/75 by Leslie E. Mark

EVANGELISM - and especial­ is considered indiscreet. As in the days conversion. The eighteenth and nine­ ly American evangelism - is faced with of the Holy Inquisition the communi­ teenth century evangelist revivalism a serious problem. The problem is the cant was barred from the fellowship of insisted that conversion was a work of belief that conversion is all that is the church not because of his morality or God, secretly wrought, known only in its necessary for receiving all the benefits of lack of it, but rather because he doubted results. But for many the work of God salvation. The frequent results of this certain accepted and authoritative prop­ was an emotional reaction or a dramatic concept are conversion without repent­ ositional truths. change similar to that of St. Paul or ance, a persistence in premeditated Another cause of the existing situa­ Martin Luther. 3 intentional acts of sin after conversion, a tion is twentieth century Calvinism. Today, if a person "accepts Christ" mistaken belief that one will inevitably This affmns the traditional Five Points by saying "Yes" to certain rehearsed be a participant in the resurrection of (Total Depravity, Unconditional Elec­ questions he is considered "saved" and the just regardless of his morality, an tion, Limited Atonement, Irrestible is given the congratulatory handshake, aversion to any kind of moral law or Grace, Perserverance of the Saints) as a baptized, and received into the brother­ restraint, a diluted kind of Christianity logically air-tight system of theological hood. If frustration persists, he is with little or no discipleship, and a dogma - which it is. encouraged to be baptized in the Holy superstition that to "receive Christ" The problem with this neat package is Spirit. This is sort of a magic rite that magically changes one immediately that it presumes that God's method of claims to have no particular influence from a sinner to Ii saint. Obviously this reasoning must be the same kind of upon the interpersonal relations of the is not always the case, but it happens all reasoning as human logic? 2 It may individual involved, but is supposed to too frequently. contribute to the belief that one can give the person a degree of assurance. It How did this all come about? It could safely live a life of sin while resting on is seen by many to be a happy relief from be the result of a combination of the assumption that if one is among the the arid and inhibited ceremonialism of influences. One of these is Systematic elect of God he cannot in any way be so many decades. Theology. This discipline is a human excluded. In some cases this system Another possible cause of the present attempt to put into philosophical and may produce great confidence in God situation is a lack of Biblical Theology. 2 logical forms all of the theological and great presumption and carelessness This discipline attempts to discover abstractions that western Christendom in life. what each Bible event meant to those has found in the Bible. 1 The Bible is In all fairness, however, a clear who experienced it.• In the framework of unconsciously considered to be some­ understanding of Calvinism does not a combination of biblical and systematic thing like a unified university textbook. produce the evils mentioned above; but disciplines perhaps it is possible to This has produced a formal creed of who has a clear understanding of discover who a Christian really is, how theological concepts instead of a living Calvinism? The greatest of theological he should be distinguished from the rest description of human experience. minds are still debating it. What, then, of the public, and what is his One of the results of this is that today of the poor soul who wants an answer relationship to other Christians. the majority of churches have as their that neither makes him a puppet of From a combination of these two requirements for membership the ac­ inevitable destiny nor a lonely slave of a disciplines emerges a clear concept of ceptance of a body of doctrine in the responsibility which is too great for him the people of God. Since the Fall it is form of a statement of faith. It seems to assume with confidence? discovered that God's purpose has been perfectly acceptable socially to ask a Another possible cause of the problem to recruit repented, converted, and person whether or not he accepts the is the overemphasis on the necessity of a continually obedient individuals who Nicene Doctrine of the Holy Trinity, but euphoric religious emotional phenome­ will become His special people. This to ask him if he has abandoned his sins non as absolute evidence of a Christian recruiting is done by Him without

The CHRISTIAN LEADER I 10 June 1975 violating the individual's power of requirements" (Rom. 8:4-Phillips). people of God. The latter find forgive­ choice. That liberty to make responsible One of the characteristics of a true ness when there is repentance. The true decisions is a part of the image of God in converted member of the people of God people of God are known by a refusal to man and that which makes a man is a complete repentance and a determin­ continue in known, intentional, deliber­ distinct from other creatures here on the ation to abandon all his sins that God ate sin (Heb. 10:26-27). They seek to be earth.' reveals to him. impeccably honest to their own con­ The reason for existence of this body This is not accomplished alone and sciences (Rom. 14:14). It is in this light of people is that of demonstrating the instantaneously ordinarily. The reveal­ that Paul wrote: "Although my con­ character of God to a world in a ing of sins is a process which takes place science does not accuse me of anything, relational aspect (l Pet. 2:9). The reason in the progressive light of learned this does not mean that I may not be for this is that our God is three distinct Scripture. No one can surrender the sins guilty" (l Cor. 1:4).10 In this passage he persons eternally living in a perfect today which are not revealed until has committed no known, deliberate sin relationship in submission to one will. tomorrow. Repentance and renewal intentionally. He recognizes, however, Jesus affirmed that He acted and spoke continues. Neither is this accomplished and admits the possibility of having only in loving harmony with the will of alone. Christianity is relational and sinned inadvertently; he has obeyed his His Father and never independently social, and although isolated conver­ conscience fully. This way of living is (In. 14:10). He also said that the Holy sions have occurred, the entire concept that which characterizes the true people Spirit speaks and acts in a perfect rela­ is that of union and progress in a of God. tionship with Him and the Father and covenant relationship with others for In this there is no cheap grace. There never independently (In. 16:33). None of mutual admonition, discipline, help, and is no magic religious assurance of the pagan gods are like our God. The instruction. The competitive individual­ salvation apart from proper relation­ relationship is analagous to that of the ism of Protestantism is noticeably ships. There is a challenge to be fully Three Select Men who govern in some absent from the biblical idea of the responsible in the continual making of New England towns. Whatever discus­ people of God.• Thus, we see that we are decisions without fear. There is the joy sions might have occurred in their a people bound together under a of having the mutual help of others who chambers, their decisions were a declara­ relational, encouraging, behavioral also are in this pilgrimage. tion of one unified will. They spoke as covenant. And what of security? The reply of the one man. Such is our Triune God.· It is And what of the security of the one elder of the Hutterite Bruderhof is the purpose of the people of God to who falls into sin and persists in it? No sufficient: "If we live in obedience to demonstrate this loving, voluntary, security is found for him in the Bible God's commandments, we are certain of unified relationship to a world that apart from repentance and restoration. being in God's gracious hands; we do knows nothing of reconciliation. Our God reserves the right to turn not worry further about our salvation. The unifying factor of the people of sickness, the serpent, and the plague Rather, we try to walk the narrow path God is a covenant. 7 It is not enough to even against His own people when they in the fear of the Lord. We fight sin and be individually reconciled and to submit disobey Him (Num. 21:6-9; 11:33; practice brotherly love. How then can to God's will and moral law in a vacuum. 12:1-16).9 There is nothing magic in redemption be lacking?" 11 The covenant provides the prerogatives, religious acts apart from righteous the promises, and the conditions of living. Saul learned that bitter lesson NOTES being a people of God. These are (l Sam. 15:22). It was the superstitionof 1. Mattuck. Israel: El Pensamiento de los Profetas; Fondo de Cultura Economica, Mexico, summarized negatively in the Ten the rite of circumcision and ceremonial 1962; p. 46. Commandments and positively in the obedience which people thought brought 2. Carnell. Edward John: An Introduction to Sermon on the Mount. These are salvation which Paul attacks so vigor­ Christian Apologetics; Wm. B. Eerdmans Publish­ entirely relational. Any religious cere­ It ing Company. Grand Rapids, Michigan. 1948; ously in Romans and Galatians. is p.77. monies which automatically bring grace patently true that a sinner is justified 3. Burtt. Edwin A.: Types of Religious are absent. (declared righteous before the tribunal Philosophy; Harper & Brothers. New York. 1951; How then, does one become a member of God) by simple faith in Christ's p.150. 4. Hase1. Gerhard: Old Testament Theology: of this people? He does so by a atoning work, but justification is Basic Issues in the Current Debate; William B. responsible decision to abandon all his subjective. The objective evidence of its Eerdmans Publishing Company. Grand Rapids. sin, to submit himself to the plain reality is good works. This is the Michigan, 1972; p. 12. 5. Frankl. Viktor E.: Psicoanalisis y Existencial­ 3 teachings of Holy Scriptures in union argument of both Paul and James ismo; Fondo de Cultura Economica, Mexico. 1950; with others of the same persuasion. This (Eph. 2:8-10; Jas. 2:22-24). The doing of pp.12.13. is what it means to believe in Christ and the moral law is the unmistakable 6. Latourette. Kenneth Scott: Historia del Cristianismo. Tomo I; Casa Bautista de Publica­ to love God (In. 14:15, 21; 15:10; evidence that a person has received a ciones; 1967; p. 192. 1 In. 5:3). spiritual conversion and the Holy Spirit 7. Eichrodt. Walther: Theology of the Old How can a man alone who is sinful, (Rom. 8:4; Gal. 5:19-25; Acts 2:38). Testament. Volume One; The Westminster Press. weak, and dominated by his own From this point of view is understood Philadelphia; 1960; p.36. 8. Friedmann. Robert: The Theology of Ana­ impulses obey these laws? The answer is the difference between premeditated baptism; Herald Press. Scottdale. Pennsylvania; that upon sincere repentance and sins of intention and sins of ignorance 1973; p. 81. abandonment of sins, God declares the (Numbers 15:27-31; Deut. 17:12-13). 9. Eichrodt. op. cit.• p. 45. 10. Translation mine from Dios Llega al Hombre, man pardoned. He gives him of His own The former has no propitiatory sacrifice. Sociedades Biblicas Unidas, 1970. powerful Spirit "to meet the Law's There is only excommunication from the 11. Friedmann,op. cit., p. 78.

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The CHRISTIAN LEADER I 10 June 1975 My Adventures Through Prayer

by Vi Fast

I STARTED the new year feeling over- business executive in the office building where I work. worked, overtired, and overwhelmed with many cares She was his office manager and I walked past her door and concerns. Inflation had taken its toll on our al- every morning and evening. I would often smile at her ready small bank account and our "end of the month" in passing, but she seemed unresponsive, cold, and bills were unusually large. Even our weekly grocery indifferent. The rapid succession of girls who came and bill was staggering1 Unexpected college expenses for lef;:their jobs in her office made obvious the fact that our sons cut back our finances even more. Mywardrobe s Er: .. a~not an easy person to work for. ~esperately ne~ed rep~enishin~. ~ome of my children's ::) 1:~;9 ~\day I ~et her in the. ladies lounge. She was i~ life-styles and Ideas dId not fIt mto the mold I had.;.~ ..::::" ~ro:~!!Di:l, obvIously very dIstraught. I asked her if designed for them, and I found this irritating to t~{ .::;Ji~fw;~~methingI could do for her, and she blurted point that it kept me from sleeping well at night. :')(., :.···)ut~;;::'~y:~rt4ingis wrong1 My life has been hell ever pessimism and constant complaining was causing*.m·:J::(:Y;:·s~~ .;Jo .·t\iliy boys." Being the mother of five sons, husband's patie?ce to wear thinl . ~rRt :&.~:::/:' .. J1i~:~~~piR~IY. struck a responsive chord in me, and . Then early m January, at a Sunda ;}I~gh~[S:~Ice:;;;:l .:.~::t~;;.>tI~~.: .t~llSten as she poured out her story of m our church, the Lord spoke to both my'~ ti baila:"ana::::::" "ltrag y and:::sorrow. me through a ~essage on pr~yer, based ':'0 t~::~!t:;":~:;~f;/ ::;$::/::.::lJi!Ie.rb~2~[f~oions, ages 24 and 20, had b~? killed ~ames. That mght we determmed to b ~~>rgg~ l??J.d:' ,ft W:!Jlieh: o~:~t::jfrasp several years a~o. In the.Ir mten~e m our prayers. "Ye have not because y no. '(Jas..::::·efr sHe a~d~her:husband each WIthdrew mto theIr 4:3) we read, but then reading on, we e .~:~~K:~J.t.:~:::·::r .:::; :V':Nwq)a~r;· '~Wn(:)S they were unable to communicate the words in the next verse, "... b~~s~:;'~fM¥:r::i\Withe~.cH·· otJ:ier~:i.She felt bitter, unappreciated, and amiss, thatye may consume it for yOU. ~e,~.><:e.}.:J.t1:=:. :~.~·:.:;.:?::.:).i~I·:~:\ ·.:::~.l:; u..l~erl~.alo~.. I.. ':. I .1re.rmined right then. that I would be What should we ask the Lord ,&r.}:~mstf.~';.:w.:~ . WtJierfnertd. fr?m;~that day on her attItude toward me wondered? We began to take inven .' ':ij<)f:=otir$fuateriSl :::?j:changed and she responded to my greeting with a assets - we have a job, a comfortaDieli6hi~;i:;:fWi)cJr~%:/ t:;;:imiile as w.e\pass.&i each other in the hall. But several five healthy children, many goo~ \~g~E:~;~~: ::p~e .llii·~:g:: ;.; weeks la~~~:::sh~i{,uit ~er job, and I no longer ~aw her, went on and on. Somehow, we Just dI~~;&H@tpglit{: except. P}l few 0$CaslOns when she would stop m at her asking the Lord for more things. ~o w:e:~lP:;~jiF:.Mtwe}:::: husban~i:s office,i '. ~ould pray for peop~e: not for thzngSF:]P.~~·~~~::~~e::::f~~r::someyeason I happened to think of her one mterceded for speCIfIC. people as tli~::~~n~JY::\~PIrlt::: d~Yl::~tweek,.. and as I went about ~y work I sent up a brought them to our mmd, and of to ·pnQii.ty:::m oui silep~prayer for her. To my surprISe she walked past prayers was this request, "Lord, u.§.e:lis fu~b~::~f)~elpto IIJ.y.:Mffice doot:~he next day! Immediately I asked the someone elsel" :::: /:. '1: .:;:::/:,.:.:'.:. ;.: '.,;;:it'iMHito.givet ::; 'a chance to talk to her. I was still During the next few w~ks ··tM~:":~PP9.ttuirlti~~:::;~t··;""·:::gfJ~rn~tfor~:gfuele~e to go to their office, when she 4 help others were nu~erous.•. ~om~~~:~:il::~¥as u~)i!tr:::. W~re;::::".back ~ol;: tfie;\~g~tside door. She smiled in that the Lord was usmg me::~p ~~cn"~g,J:llr:>neul':f.N:j:tli~v re ~}~~on as;~pass~ my door,. then she stopped, act was done. One afternoon: 1:11 d a>.:"deepJongmg -to turned:;oack,;:anocame,:mto my offIce. talk to one of my sisters, an&:~:(~ad~~!j~hg.di~t&~ce W1l:j1~l!~~ J~~~fir and during the next fifteen call to her, not realizing untiJutMd 'aq~~~r;:f.!om ner minutes [ti~tg:;iagain how unhappy and lonely she later that week, just how muc~N~~::?~.@a~~te ng was::~d ~g~esperatelyshe needed a friend. Before ear and word ofencouragement ngpt:at;;tbalmoixwntl I she left!we:exchanged first names and phone numbers, stopped in at the home of a frie¥V'W~@\vas si¢k. I and iigt~~d to get together for a chat sometime soon. shared some scripture in a letter to'W:fi~#a(whichmet This week I saw her again - she walked past my her need the day she got my letter. There were other office door on Tuesday. I took advantage of the incidents, which, although small, I knew they were opportunity and invited her to meet me for lunch the answers to my prayer, and a direct opportunity to help following day. She readily accepted my invitation. For someone and spread God's love. a moment my mind was filled with doubts and feelings But my greatest thrill came last Thursday! Let me of inadequacy, and I wondered why I had gotten tell you about it. About a year ago I met the wife of a involved. But then I was reassured that I had asked

The CHRISTIAN LEADER I 10 June 1975 the Lord to help me learn to know her, and had prayed communicate Christ to others! for wisdom on how to proceed, and this was a direct Throughout these past few weeks our joy has been answer! So we met at the designated time and place. great. We have truly experienced that "it is in giving She drove up in her late model Toronado and I in my that we receive" (St. Francis of Assisi). And in little blue Volkswagon. addition to the joy that we have experienced from During the next hour I listened while she spoke, helping others, there have been so many other but before we parted I was able to tell her of the One "side-benefits" and blessings. We were able to pay who came to "bear our griefs and carry our sorrows" every one of our bills the end of this month. Our three (Is. 53:4) - the One who came not only to give us eter­ college sons were able to meet all their financial nallife, but to give us "life more abundantly," here and obligations for the new quarter. We were able to now (In. 10:10). She accepted a paperback edition of increase our giving to the Lord's work through our the Gospels, with the promise to read it, and expressed church. I am feeling better, both physically and a desire to talk to me again. mentally. On the way home I realized in a new and exciting Life just takes on new meaning and purpose when way that Christ was able to reach out to someone in you start the day with anticipation and ask, "Lord, need through me. The words of Galations 2:20 came to what have you in store for me today?" To God be the me, " ... not I, but Christ liveth in me." Through the glory! He is faithful in keeping His promises! Holy Spirit, who lives in me, I can be used to But don't take my word for it. Try if for yourself!

On Being a Woman by F. Kay Toews

I LOVE being a homemaker. Well, to be the homemaker and another part of ask myself the second question. most of the time. There are days when I me wants to make use of all my talents 2. Will my taking this assignment wish I didn't have to think about anyone even though I am a woman. There are interfere with the church's male leader­ except myself, but these thoughts quick­ instances in the Bible to support both ship roles? ly pass and are almost forgotten. sides. The breakthrough finally came In this age where women seem to be I like doing the housework and when I realized I didn't have to be one or taking over (such as PTA and civic striving to create a pleasant and peace­ the other but that I could be both. I organizations), this is an important ful atmosphere for my family. I like didn't have to be "just" a homemaker question. Although I want to use the being cuddled by my husband and nor a women's libber. I could be a gifts and talents God has given me, I feeling safe and secure in his arms. I like combination of the two. don't want to do it at the expense of our his being head of the house and spiritual Being a combination takes a lot of male leaders. I want our children to have leader of the home. I like the compli­ thought and prayer because I don't a father image to look up to and the ments I get on my homecooked meals want to upset the balance of God's order church is about the only place to find it. and the clothes I've sewn. It's very for the family and church. Whenever I I cannot accept a position that I feel important to me that my son remembers have a decision to make about filling a interferes with this role. his growing-up years included home­ certain position, I ask myself two By asking ourselves these two ques­ made bread, warm-from-the-oven cook­ questions. tions and honestly seeking the answers, ies, simmered soups, and foods fresh 1. Will my taking this assignment we can use our gifts and talents as befits from the garden and orchard. interfere with my husband's leadership each individual family and church. A BUT role in the family? position that is suitable for a woman in I also enjoy doing things outside the If I feel the answer is "yes," then I one church may not necessarily be 5 home. I like being involved in commu­ must graciously say I can't take the job. suitable in another church. nity projects. I especially like being I believe that a wife's first obligation is What do I do if I feel trapped and involved in church work. It's one of my to her husband. Sometimes I pull at the there seems no further room for growth? favorite places to be. I like teaching, reins of this relationship but in the end I I must repeat that the only insight I singing, discussing and sharing with realize God made me and He knows have received regarding this is prayer. I other people. I feel God has given me what is best. If I must decline a position, pray that our men will become such certain leadership qualities. but I feel God has equipped me for it, I ..super" spiritual leaders that there will SO then must pray. Pray that my husband be more and more positions for us as How do I bring it all together? How will grow spiritually so that next time women to fill while still remaining do I fulfill my role as wife and mother the position is open, I can accept it. I submissive. I pray that there will be so and still make use of the gifts and can then do it because my husband's life much discipling that it will take all of talents God has given me without has been spiritually lifted so much that us - men, women and children! upsetting the balance of the leadership my taking that position is no longer a Will we as women be able to develop role of my husband and church? threat to his leadership. into all God has planned for us? I believe I have struggled with this question If I can accept a position without it depends on our men. Men, please for some time. One part of me wants interfering with my husband's role, I don't disappoint us. 0

The CHRISTIAN LEADER I 10 June 1975 planation was that the two stories describe the same event but there are From Tutoring to Teaching two different ways of telling it. To this Emilio had already given some thought THE REQUEST for intensive Bible and he said, "The Bible account is study surfaced again last January in the obviously the correct account because Indian church in Panama. Several alter­ it's the written account." Here was a natives were discussed, among them blind faith in something being true sending a man and his family to simply because it is written. But his idea Guatemala to a Bible school. This idea was correct. His rationale really was was rejected because they realized this that since it is written it does not man would come back with the qualifi­ change. He explained that because their cations requiring a salary and in their tradition is oral, it goes through many economy they would be unable to generations and a part of it may be lost support such a man. or in some way be changed. The Bible An acceptable plan was adopted in thus became a way of providing accur­ which I would tutor two leaders who felt acy and validity. called of God to teach their people, while We worked on translation of Genesis supporting themselves with farming as into Waunana. The dilemma for me was they have been doing. I was asked to to achieve a rather free translation of the work with two men, Agustin Membora stories without being too concerned with in Capeti, and Emilio Cheucarama from linguistic precision. We want to be as Chitola. accurate as possible, but I am more Beginning with the book of Genesis in interested at this point in a free flowing the popular version in Spanish (on the retelling of the story in their own style of Good News for Modern Man) Agustin Membora whom John Goertz is tutoring 80 he can teach his people. language, not bookishness. they study the major stories and then As a wrap-up, I asked the people who discuss the story with the people in their were studying to think about what God villages, encouraging them to tell the La Palma. In La Palma we started with the creation story. I used "what" was saying to them through the study of story in their own language. They the Scriptures and to share these mes­ conclude with the questions, "What is questions to be sure that the details were understood. Then we went through sages with the congregation. That eve­ God trying to tell us in this story?" This ning six volunteered. One or two is the discovery way of Bible teaching. it again and asked some "how" and "why" questions. This led to discussing thoughts predominated. They believed I approached this work with several that God was showing them in a new presuppositions in mind. I recognize the how God would have said this if He had used the Waunana dialect. Attempts way that He is good and they learned to Bible as God's divine inspiration of respect the power of God because He truth and that it was written over a were made at retelling the story in the Waunana dialect. I asked Agustin to was able to speak and it happened. It period of man'y years within a cultural, was an exciting evening. We started at time, and space frame of reference, but record his version, and his translation became the basis for some lively discus­ about seven o'clock that night and that its truths can be applied to all finished at 11 :00. generations and all cultures. Even as the sion. One of the main difficulties was to revelation of God progressed in Old and find an adequate translation for the In assessing the results in Chitola, New Testament times, so there needs to word "form" (Gen. 1:2). They finally several things were evident. (1) There be a progressive unfolding and assimila­ settled on a word that means face, after was a group effort in struggling with tion of God's Word by the Choco church. considering many other possibilities. meaning. (2) People previously marginal The teaching of the Scriptures therefore The exciting part was to see the people became active. For example, Yoni Car­ needs to be in keeping with the needs battling with the translation because it denas has been very marginal to the and experiences of the church through awakened a desire to know and under­ church until now. However, after his time. I tried to keep in mind that the stand. participation in the meetings, he shared church is indwelt by the same Holy Chit.ola. In my visit to Cbitola, I a warm testimony at the evening service Spirit who inspired the Scriptures, and worked with Emilio and 12 to 15 other recounting his own gradual coming to is therefore dependent upon Him to people. I was going to once again move faith. It was the occasion for him to 6 interpret the truth in its cultural frame­ through the various levels of question­ publicly commit his life to Christ. His work and world view. ing as I had in La Palma, but it seemed commitment to the Lord that night was One of the essentials is that the that they were more interested in of great encouragement to the people. stories must be told in the dialect itself talking about: "What is God like?" and (3) The whole of the church was inspired by a native speaker. Secondly, the "What is man like?" We drew up especially through the fmal service when people must reflect upon their tradition­ parallel lists from the account of the so many people spontaneously shared al beliefs and practices, and upon their creation. new insights and related these to their current experiences. And thirdly, there We talked about why the two distinct own personal experience. (4) The ap­ needs to come out of this a message that accounts: the traditional and the bibli­ proach that we took in trying to be very is particularly pertinent to the church. cal. They suggested two possible rea­ sensitive to "what God is trying to say sons: (1) The Waunana and the biblical to me," led to the experience of sensing account describe two different creations God moving the church and in Emilio. one for the white man, the other for th; This resulted in the church selecting him ~ll~~ll@li&~ ffirn@1 Indian. I raised the question, .. Are officially as their pastor. there then two separate Gods that Capeti. I spent a week in Capeti create? Is Hewandam (their God) one working with Agustin Membora in the ~~rnWll©)]~ and God another?" (2) The other ex- same way that I worked with Emilio in

The CHRISTIAN LEADER I 10 June 1975 Chitola. We had only three or four approach to succeeding efforts in the about? What does God want me to do? regulars but a very enthusiastic group. Bible learning/teaching process. First, Developing this program has already The people here were excited about we need a free-flowing translation of the brought a kind of renewal in my life and comparing the account of Genesis with Scriptures. Secondly, translations consciousness. It made me ask some of the account of their traditions. They should be done in consultation with the questions that one needs to review were amazed at parallelism that was other people in the community. Thirdly, from time to time, and it has given me a revolutionary to their thinking. For these stories should be taped and great appreciation for the greatness of example, in chapter 2 of Genesis we read written up. Fourthly, presenting these God and His faithfulness in revealing that God wants a man, when he is of stories should be from the tape-recorded Himself to people down through the age, to leave his father and mother and or written version in the Waunana. ages. It has given me a keen awareness to take a wife and the two should be as There should be a time of reflection of the fact that God speaks today and one. Jorge, the elder man, said, "That is when people would ask themselves what that He speaks not only through us but what our fathers told us too." it is that is really important in this through all people whose hearts and The biblical concept of marriage story, what is the "that is why" in this minds are keenly atune to spiritual seemed to support their traditional story, what is God speaking to me things. -John P. Goertz, Panama concept. Another parallel seen was that women have pain at childbirth. The traditional account, according to Jorge, was that women at one time were given Phase II of Thrust Evangelism a chance to choose between various types of childbirth. The women insisted PHASE ONE of Thrust Evangelism from the beginning, but there was no on childbirth as we know it. The crux of in Paraguay brought a team to 24 obstacle so great that God couldn't give the matter was that the woman was self­ villages. Phase two - establishing Bible the victories. The first day we an­ willed and wanted her own way, and studies, is now under way. nounced the films for that evening, free thus disobeyed the Lord. Villeta. We encountered a club that to the public. The theater then also The matter of thorns and thistles and did not like us and so we were not able to announced free films the first few days the difficulty with which man must earn have the stadium on the planned eve­ and then a small charge after that. Our his bread is explained: at one time ning, but received permission for a less prayer was that God would manifest Hewandam provided all things for his likely place. We prepared for the service, Himself because Satan was working people. He wanted them to trust him even as invitational propaganda was very hard to hinder the work. God heard and to love him. Man was not satisfied going out from the local theater to our prayers. The theater could not show with this. He moved ahead of God, and attend their show. That evening BOO their films; we continued to have the began to build houses for himself, to persons came to our meeting, and at 10 same number attending our meetings. grow his own crops, and earn his own p.m. the theater was still waiting for the Dreams are considered significant to livelihood. Because of this disobedience people to come to their show. these people. One lady, through a and lack of faith, the Lord said, have it The president of the club then upped dream, saw herself as a sinner and your own way, but you will have a hard the price from 3,000 Guaranies to 5,000 accepted Christ the next evening. Then time doing it, there will be all kinds of for eight nights. When I wanted to pay she had a reassuring dream, showing a obstacles. Again the details differ from they wanted 10,000. One evening the banquet prepared for her and other the scriptural account but the idea of electricity was cut off and we had to get redeemed people. She shared her testi­ disobedience and lack of faith is evident. a generator with which to operate the mony with the assembly. During our studies Julio Carpio made projector. One evening a young man came a comment that made all of the efforts The work is not without oppostion. crying, drunk, and despairing of life. We totally worthwhile. "I have always Satan is working strongly, but God is prayed with him and he began to confess thought that Christianity is a North giving victory. his sins. It was almost impossible to American white man's religion. But now Carapegua. Here we had many battles listen to him confess all his sins; he had I see that it is not so foreign at all." I believe that if the Good News can come Crowds gather nightly when Thrust Evangelism comee with 6lms and speakere. to a people within a framework of their own background, it will take away the idea that the Christian faith is distinctly an ethnic faith. We must by all means clothe the facts of the gospel in the 7 people's own culture and language. We had a large gathering on the Sunday night of my visit. Each student presented a brief portion of Genesis chapter 3 in a rather free translation. Agustin brought a spontaneous ending to his teaching. He paralleled the temp­ tation of Jesus with the temptation of Eve and Adam and the conclusion was that the model that we follow must be that of Jesus and not that of the woman. We cannot give excuses for our weak­ nesses and our sins because the woman fell into sin. It was Christ's example that we should follow. With Agustin I came up with an

The CHRISTIAN LEADER I 10 June 1975 been in jail several times and had no respect for his family. It was difficult to see how he was battling, but God· freed him thatevening. The family can hardly understand what has happened to him. Ruth Friesen makes a weekly visit to the mater­ About 1,500 attended the last eve­ nity hospital and brings nings, and some 50 made public deci­ UNICEF mUk to the sions for Christ. These included a doctor mothers. and his wife. We answered questions several evenings. There was interest in studying ways to grow in Christ. A request for more services in their vil­ lages was also raised. Pray much for the work. Paraguay is not densely populated, but few people know Christ personally. That is why we work in this intensive evangelism. Quiindy. We had more opposition Sight for the Blind Brings Joy from the church leaders here than in WHILE making evening rounds at been sufficient to prevent such a trag­ other places, but we also experienced the hospital, the nurse in charge of the edy. So much more needs to be done in God's special grace. At the Sunday women's ward asked me to see a young the area of public health teaching. mass the priest warned his people tribal woman who appeared to be acting Modern medical care is still a phenome­ against attending our services and read­ somewhat strangely. She was almost non to many people here and there are ing our literature, saying it was poison hilarious and bouncing around on her many superstitions about going to doc­ and would lead them astray. In spite of bed to such an extent that the nurse was tors. Proper diet is something we learn that, six to seven hundred came each concerned she might do some harm to from early childhood. We could not evening. Three of the priest's strongest hereyes. She had had cataracts removed imagine giving our child only tea and supporters were saved. This was highly a few days earlier. Such behavior is bread for months on end. significant as they began immediately to somewhat unusual among these stoic One area of our lives which requires openly witness to their friends. They people. constant vigilance is that of offending offered their house for a meeting place I decided to investigate. Both of her people in certain cultural matters. There for Bible study. This in spite of the fact eyes were padded, but as I came to her is an Afghan proverb which states "a lie that the people had been forbidden in a bed she grasped my hand and began to that does good is better than truth letter from their church to offer their feel my coat sleeve, again, rather irregu­ which does harml" This explains the house for this purpose. Some newly lar behavior for a woman in this part of problems which we run into frequently. saved persons suffer persecution from the world. It was evident she was But we do enjoy good rapport with our their parents and relatives. A few have peeking out from beneath her bandages colleagues. been threatened with expulsion from the and was simply ecstatic at being able to We look forward to seeing many of family home, and others with bodily see for the first time in several years. We our friends when we come home on leave harm. But it is exactly these who suffer did our best to calm her down to prevent in summer 1976. -Herbert Friesen the most who visit other newly con­ injury. Gradually she settled down and (Dr. Herbert Friesen is an eye special­ verted persons, and encourage them to had a good night. And so did I. ist in Kabul, Afghanistan, working in remain faithfull One would think that such incidents the National Organization for Ophthal­ Of special joy to us are the young would be common in an eye hospital, mic Rehabilitation hospital.) people, who want to gather for Bible although never as dramatic as that study and prayer. On their own initia­ long-awaited moment on TV when the NEW CHURCH IN BOMBAY tive they gatherin homes and encourage surgeon removes the bandage and the A NEW Mennonite Brethren Church one another. One young person said, "I patient beholds his surroundings or was started in Bombay, India, on April have been reading Acts, how the dis­ loved ones. But these people, both by 6, 1975. A number of families have ciples were persecuted for Jesus' sake. their culture and temperament, seldom moved from Andhra Pradesh to Bombay Then what we are enduring is as express gratitude either by emotions or to find work. They have found each 8 nothing." How we thank God for this words. But we know that many are otherand began worshiping on a regular steadfast faith, and pray that God will pleased with the result and may demon­ basis. These families have also had continue to help and protect them. strate it by a gift or other means. By the opportunity to share their faith in a Acay. At first there were few results, same token a poor result (which we hate number of other churches. They feel like but later we saw the spirit of God to admit!) is usually accepted as the unofficial missionaries of their home convicting people of sin. Again, the "will of Allah" with little complaint. church 500 miles away in Andhra. These young people responded well, and have Many young children come to us, families have expressed gratitude that rented a small place where they meet. especially in the spring, children who the Word was brought to them over 70 We found no noticeable opposition here have had a very meager diet in winter years ago, and covet our prayers for this and believe there is a ripe opportunity with resultant vitamin A deficiency, as newest church in a metropolitan area. here. We also believe that the time has well as other nutritional problems. The * ** come for Paraguay to experience God's lack of vitamin A is particularly devas­ To preserve the Bible in the event a command to "Go ye into all the world tating as. the cornea literally melts away nuclear holocaust wipes out a portion of and preach the Gospel to every crea­ and scar tissue forms with near or total the world, the United Bible Societies ture." loss of vision. It is all the more ironic have stored away in fireproof vaults a -Pedro Berardo, co-worker in the when even an occasional carrot or other copy of each of the 1,549 Bible transla­ Paraguay Thrust Evangelism Team good source of vitamin A would have tions.

The CHRISTIAN LEADER I 10 June 1975 people who were dying without hearing Consultation on Evangelization the gospel, I wanted to give my body and life to God. A FIRST for our brotherhood will growing brotherhood that needs to know In April 1963 I began studying in the occur in Winkler, Manitoba, right after itself as fellow servants in building the Osaka Biblical Seminary. After five the General Conference sessions in Win­ Lord's church. Until now each of the years of study I graduated. I was nipeg. Itis a World Mennonite Brethren countries where we have established the married April 12, 1969. My bride also Consultation on Evangelization. church has had a relationship only with had dedicated her life to full-time ser­ Thirty-six delegates from the Menno­ the North American churches. By intro­ vice, so we joined our hearts and lives to nite Brethren and related conferences ducing the conferences to each other work together for the Lord. around the world have been invited to about the most important thing in the We have served the SeDri Mennonite five days of fellowship, Bible study, and world, we are building a new base for Brethren Church for seven years. I have intense discussion. extending the church to every nation, never thought that our work was very Fifteen countries will be represented. tribe, tongue and people. successful or that everything goes The conferences with less than ten - VemonR. Wiebe, General Secretary smoothly. Really in everything we are churches will have one delegate, usually insufficient. However, when one or two the conference chairman. Conferences Meet Fujio Nakano get saved and the group of believers with more than ten organized churches slowly increases, there is a sense of great are invited to send an evangelization Of the Senri Church joy. When we see a soul transformed leader as well. through faith in Jesus Christ from a life I AM Fujio Nakano, 32 years old. My The purpose of the World Mennonite of darkness and sorrow into the light wife is Hiroko and my two girls are Brethren Consultation on Evangeliza­ and freedom of the children of God, we Masako and Akiko. In 1961 I went to tion is to bring together Mennonite can say that this is the most wonderful church regularly for the first time in my Brethren leaders from each Mennonite work in the world. This work cannot be life. I had gone to study English Brethren and related conference to coun­ purchased with money nor obtained by conversation before, but I had not been sel together concerning cooperative ef­ human strength. I can now fully under­ interested in Christianity. forts in evangelism and church planting stand the last part of Romans 10:5·, After graduating from high school I around the world. The presence of many "How beautiful are the feet of those who was employed in a company, but I was conference leaders will also make it bring glad tidings of good things!" really troubled about the purpose of life, possible to conduct informal discussion Please pray for us that we may be more and didn't have any true friend. One of on the nature of our world Mennonite effective workers for Jesus Christ. my nominal friends showed me a tract I serve as a member of the Japan Brethren brotherhood. from the Imazato Mennonite Brethren The site of the consultation will be the Mennonite Brethren Conference Evan­ Church. Missionary Sam Krause was gelism Committee and the Conference Winkler Bible Institute which offers beginning pioneer evangelism in the splendid housing and meeting facilities Youth Committee. Together with youth Imazato area of Osaka. Here I learned representatives from each of our Men­ in a quiet, reflective setting. clearly the facts about Jesus Christ. nonite Brethren churches we plan con­ The leadership of the consultation will After becoming a Christian, I began ference-wide activities for the young be shared. Each day a different modera­ going with Sam Krause to make home people. On January 15, 1975 we had our tor, Bible teacher, and findings commit­ visitations and take part in evangelistic first youth dinner, with testimonies, tee will function. meetings. We visited young and old, all singing and messages. Every November The day will begin with a Bible study kinds of people. One time we visited an 3 we sponsor the youth field and sports on 1 Thessalonians and prayer fellow­ old person. That person was well and day, at Nosegawa Camp for a day of fun ship. The topics for the days are "The strong at the time. Two weeks later we and sports. Mennonite Brethren Brotherhood," wanted to visit the same person and I am especially interested in helping "Evangelism and Church Planting," found out that he had died. At that time the young people with their marriage "Christ and Culture." Romans 10:14 came to my mind. "How arrangements. I have the responsibility The last morning will be spent in then shall they call upon Him in whom to get the list of marriageable young sharing how the concensus which has they have not believed? And how shall people from each church and with the been reached can be put into practice at they hear without a preacher? And how other pastors, .counsel together with home. shall they preach unless they are sent?" them. I am teaching church music and The planning committee, in preparing This verse really gripped my heart. minor prophets and choir in our Menno­ the consultation, listed a series of hopes When I thought of the multitudes of nite Brethren seminary. 0 9 for the meeting: A relaxed, affirming spirit of brotherhood, personal spiritual renewal, an international perspective, an opportunity-centered outlook, specific consensus which can be taken home to the churches, growth in Mennonite Brethren ministries around the world, The Fujio Nakano family and a closer fellowship among Menno­ in Osaka, Japan. Fujio is nite Brethren churches around the is pastor of the Senri world. Church. Immediately after the consultation, the overseas visitors will minister in churches for two weeks. To some this consultation will seem like a large and needless expenditure. Not so. The consultation is a sign of a

The CHRISTIAN LEADER I 10 June 1975 1f~n' ©®nn~ _ da are brother and sister. Glenn grad­ Dr. Calvin Harbin, was that the team uated from Tabor prior to leaving on the was generally impressed by the sense of tour, with a music education major. He good feeling and pride among the serves in the music program of the faculty, students, and the Hillsboro Ebenfeld Mennonite Brethren Church, community about Tabor College. where he has served as choir director. In their exit interview the team listed Brenda, a sophomore majoring in music, the following strong components of the is pianist of the group and sings as well. Tabor teacher education program: re­ Lynn Schafer is a junior majoring in cent improvement made in methods elementary education. courses and in the education depart­ Their ll-day concert tour in Japan to ment, a very strong general education Mennonite Brethren churches began program, counseling and advisement of May 30. On the schedule for the students, cooperative programs offered presentation of songs and testimonies through the Associated Colleges of are the SojiJi Church, the first All-Con­ Central Kansas lACCKl, commitment of ference Foreign Missions Rally, the faculty regarding the implementation of Nishihatsu Shiba Church, the Nosegawa school objectives into the program, prior Church Camp, the Neyagawa Church, initiative taken by the Teacher Educa­ the All-Conference Early Morning Pray­ tion Committee to concentrate in areas er Meeting, the Seminary weekly chapel, in the program that need to be im­ the Nagase Church, and at the English proved, movement to humanize the weekend at Nosegawa Camp. courses, and the recent proposal passed After returning from Japan, the trio by the Tabor faculty to begin a pilot will continue on concert tour through program putting college methods teach­ the San Joaquin Valley of California ers full-time in the public schools during June 22-29. the January interterm. The Tabor College "Life UDlimited" trio members are, left to right, Brenda Litke, TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM AWARDS TO STUDENTS Glenn Litke, and Lynn Schafer. EVALUATED FOR APPROVAL GRANTED BY TABOR THE TABOR COLLEGE teacher TABOR COLLEGE held its annual 'Life Unlimited' Trio education program underwent program Recognition and Awards Convocation, approval scrutiny by an evaluation team Tuesday, May 20, to honor students Touring Japan from the State Department of Educa­ who have achieved outstanding perfor­ tion, April 30, May 1 and 2. mance in some area of their school life THE TABOR COLLEGE "Life Un­ The 14-member evaluation team in­ during the past year. limited" trio left May 26 for an ll-day cluded in their process, intensive ques­ Wesley Prieb, dean of the college, singing tour to Mennonite Brethren tions and dialogue directed toward the presented the awards to nine senior churches in Japan. Tabor education department, depart­ students who had been nominated to be "Life Unlimited" has had a busy ments offering teaching field disciplines, included in Who's Who in American concert year, beginning in the fall at the students currently in the teacher educa­ Colleges and Universities: Edith Bastin, Mennonite Festival, the inter-Menno­ tion program, recent graduates, teacher Seldon, Kans.; Jennie Berry, Lake Plac­ nite convention held at the Century II placement, and the community at large. id, Fla.; Grace Entz, Peabody, Kans.; Convention Center in Wichita, Kansas. One statement made by the chairman, LouAnn Fredrickson, Wichita, Kans.; They also appeared at the Central and Richard Klassen, Newton, Kans.; Helen Southern District Conferences of the Lowell Ewert, Bingham Lake, Minnesota, re­ Wohlgemuth, Hillsboro, Kans.; Lyndon Mennonite Brethren churches held at ceiving his degree from Dr. Roy Just, Tabor Plett, Garden City, Kans.; Brenda Vogt, College president, was ~ne of the record num­ Mountain Lake, Minnesota, and Wich­ ber of 111 seniors to receive Bachelor of Arts Sterling, Kans.; and Rebecca Weber, ita, Kansas. degrees at the annual commencement on Sun­ Beatrice, Nebr. Recently the trio sang at the Mayor's day, May 25. Five students received the As­ Divisional Awards were granted to Prayer Breakfast at Hesston, Kansas. sociate of Arts degree. Ewert is the son ofMr. students within a division on the basis In addition, they have appeared in and Mrs. David Ewert who have had six chiI· of scholarship, personal contribution to concert with the Tabor College Choir dren attend Tabor College for a total of 23 departmental program, leadership com­ years. Five of the six graduated from Tabor. 10 and have traveled extensively in church­ mitment, and potential. Recipients of es, appearing often with Dr. Roy Just, the divisional awards included: president of the college. Humanities: Edith Bastin, Seldon, The trio presents a combination of Kans.; Nadine Friesen, Hillsboro, lively and mellow gospel music, centered Kans.; Kathleen Mendel, Doland, on message. Their repertoire includes S. Dak.; and Leon Toews, Frazer, Mont. contemporary gospel music by such Natural Sciences: Richard Klassen, famous arrangers as Bill Gaither and Newton, Kans.; Rebecca Weber, Bea­ Andrae Crouch. trice, Nebr.; and Helen Wohlgemuth, Two of the singers, Glenn and Brenda Hillsboro, Kans. Litke, are from the Hillsboro commu­ Social Sciences: Joe Fawcett, Sher­ nity, while Lynn Schafer is from Mc­ man, Tex.; William Loewen, Vancouver, Clusky, North Dakota. Glenn and Bren- B.C.; Cheryl Miller, Bedford Heights, Ohio; and Constance Norton, Hillsboro, Kans. Education and Applied Arts: Grace Entz, Peabody, Kans.; Neva Fast,

The CHRISTIAN LEADER I 10 June 1915 Grand Island, Nebr.; CleoBeth Friesen, Kans.; and Randall Whitcomb, Racine, museum. Hillsboro, Kans.; Dennis Janzen, Reed­ Wis. Arnie speaks of his year at Mennonite ley, Calif.; Kim Jost, Hillsboro, Kans.; Sophomores: Keith Braun, Hampton, Brethren Biblical Seminary with some Richard Manning, West Monroe, La.; Nebr.; and Cynthia Franz, Campbell, regret. Patsy Valliant, Hillsboro, Kans.; and Calif. "I'd have benefited from a longer Brenda Vogt, Sterling, Kans. exposure," Arnie says. "But I have The Dean's Scholars were announced TABOR WINS KCAC gained a framework for understanding and awarded by associate dean for SPORTSMANSHIP TROPHY the Bible. It's not a neatly airtight academic affairs, Larry Feil. The stu­ NELSON HARTMAN, commission­ package of theology but a way to have dents were recognized for their cumula­ er of the Kansas College Athletic Con­ the Bible fall into place." The historian tive grade point average of 3.90 or ference, announced May 4 that Tabor in Arnie is revealed when he concludes, higher on a four-point scale. They are: College was the winner of the 1974-75 "I've also gained a new and greater Seniors: Edith Bastin, Seldon, Kans.; Sportsmanship Trophy for KCAC com­ appreciation for my Anabaptist heri­ Grace Entz, Peabody, Kans.; LouAnn petition. tage." Fredrickson, Wichita, Kans.; Steven The decision for the awarding of the For six months of his year in Fresno, Jost, Henderson, Nebr.; Gregory Suder­ trophy was made by the ratings of all Arnie has served as interim pastor of the man, Hillsboro, Kans.; and Helen officials for each member college in both Community Bible Church at Kettleman Wohlgemuth, Hillsboro, Kans. football and basketball combined, with City, California, 60 miles from Fresno. Juniors: Diane Deckert, Hillsboro, the award received because of the Arnie calls that experience "very enrich­ Kans.; Edward Hett, Peabody, Kans.; highest average of ratings. ing. My personal, spiritual, and emo­ Franklyn Jost, Hillsboro, Kans.; Paul In the combined ratings Tabor re­ tional life as well as commitment to Jost, Hillsboro, Kans.; Jeanne Just, ceived 62 points for above average Jesus Christ has grown significantly Hillsboro, Kans.; Deborah Schlichting, sportsmanship; 34 points for average this year," says Arnie. Hillsboro, Kans.; Cynthia Vix, Hills­ sportsmanship; and 0 points for poor boro, Kans.; Janette Vogt, Sterling, sportsmanship. D STUDENT WORKS AT SALVATION ARMY THE PHONE rings at Salvation lNJa rna ~@ffilfirn§l1'~ _ University of Winnipeg, he earned his Army offices in Fresno and a voice says, Bachelor of Arts degree in 1968. In an "My sister and her family lost all they effort to settle matters of faith, he owned in a tire. They have moved in Neufeld Active in studied at Mennonite Brethren Bible with us. Can you help with something?" College, Winnipeg, earning the Bachelor Seminary student, Rod Hill, takes the Historical Studies of Theology degree in 1969. Arnie enjoys request and explains what assistance teaching and will join the faculty of his Salvation Army is able to give. "If you ARNIE and Trudi Neufeld came to alma mater, Winkler Bible Institute, will come down to our office at 1854 Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary beginning next fall. Fulton, we can issue you $2.50 coupons after three years of teaching experience Arnie's concern for the church's in­ per family member to spend at our in Stony Plain, Alberta, and one year in volvement in the world around it has Thrift Store. And we have a new supply the Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, schools. directed his life through several crucial of tennis shoes from which you can pick During one year of work at the semi­ steps. It attracted Arnie to Trodi a pair for each person," Rod concludes. nary, he will finish all but his thesis for a Klassen, a schoolteacher from Alberta After hanging up he explains that a Master of Arts degree in historical who was "one of very few women at former alcoholic who was helped off the studies. college knowledgeable in politics and bottle by Salvation Army started a shoe Converted at the age of nine, Arnie world happenings." Later when they factory and gives all his "seconds" to experienced some years of teenage rebel­ were teaching at Stony Plain, his inter­ the Army for free distribution. lion which ended abruptly at age seven­ est eventually earned him titles of: Minutes later, a bedraggled-looking teen when his older brother was killed in chairman of the Teacher's Professional man walks in with a tale of woe. The a car accident. The patient love of his Development Committee, second vice­ family left San Francisco for Los Ange­ parents, the influence ofa camp director, president of the Northeast Alberta les, the car broke down, and they had to and the care of his local church were all Social Credit Party, fll"st vice-president use cash reserves for repairs. Could focused by this tragedy and he turned to of the Social Credit Party Executive in Salvation Army help with gas to get to live for God. the county and president of the Constit­ Los Angeles where a job is waiting? Rod 11 After two years of study at Winkler uency Organization for the party. He makes several routine checks to verify Bible Institute and further studies at was also active in a project to renovate the story and may decide to authorize a Waterloo Lutheran University and the an old schoolhouse and convert it into a fill-up at a local station. Rod explains that little gas is given now. The Salvation Army also suffers in today's economic crunch and so has Arnie and Trudi Neufeld curtailed budgets drastically just when with Matthew and Chris­ many more need help. ti. After a year at Menno­ Transients who walk in with the usual nite Brethren Biblical "bum's rap" of money for a meal, are Seminary, Arnie will given a meal ticket to the Eagle Cafe teach at Winkler Bible down the street. Institute next faU. Rod Hill, second-year student at Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary, works at Salvation Army for a living but sees it as a part of his ministry. "I'm often frustrated because I feel the Army

The CHRISTIAN LEADER I 10 June 1975 member visit to observe his work. Asked about the most exciting part of his work at Salvation Army, Rod says, "I guess it's trying to find missing persons." He cites several months of work tracing a lost half brother for a Rod Hill, Seminary stu­ woman in Tennessee. His only lead was dent, working at the Sal­ that "he works for a bus company in vation Army offices in Fresno." Through the city business Fresno. directory Rod found the man had worked for a gas company in Fresno but left without a forwarding address. The Department of Motor Vehicles finally showed the man in Los Angeles with two moves and "no current address." In a kind of "stab in the dark" Rod tried directory assistance in several nearby Los Angeles suburbs and found his man. is in a lot of social service without the locations. To earn it, he is supervised After relaying his half sister's mes­ gospel. But I try to bring in an element "on the job" by Captain Danielson of sage of searching for him, to the man, of witness whenever I can." Rod also the Salvation Army and Pastor Horn­ the missing man indicated that he had works with young people in a Methodist baker of the church respectively. He lost his sister's address in his many church 30 miles from Fresno on Sun­ must complete specified hours of work moves and had not kept her informed of days. per unit of credit, meet with students in his whereabouts. He was grateful for the In both cases Rod gets some field periodic evaluation sessions, score his information and promised to contact her education credit for his work at these own performance, and have a faculty by phone that very day. 0

JPffi@flflfl@@®llll@@,,;;;;,,@ _ Fresno, indicated that appointment of a both the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in the new president to succeed Dr. Arthur area of public address and group com­ Wiebe is projected during the coming munication from Northwestern Univer­ Janzen, Reimer to Head academic year. Dr. Wiebe, who served as sity, Evanston, Illinois. president since 1960 and whose resigna­ In addition to his teaching and Interim Council tion announced last fall becomes effec­ administrative duties, Reimer has di­ PACIFIC COLLEGE will be admin­ tive June 30, will continue in his present rected speech and drama activites. He is istered by a presidential council for a positions of professor of mathematics a past member of the Publication Board one-year interim beginning July 1, 1975. and director of the Pacific College of the U.S. Conference of Mennonite The announcement is made by the Mathematics Project. Brethren Churches, and has taken active Pacific board of directors, who met in Edmund Janzen, who came to Pacific church education and leadership roles in Fresno, May 9. College in 1967, is a graduate of the the Butler Avenue Mennonite Brethren The board has named Edmund Jan­ Ontario M.B. Bible Institute, Kitchener, Church in Fresno. He was named dean zen, chairman of the division of Biblical and received his B.A. degree in English of academic affairs in 1971. studies and religion and campus pastor, at McMaster University, Hamilton, On­ as chairman of this council, with Dr. tario. He holds two degrees in theology, PRESENT FORUM SERIES Dalton Reimer, dean of academic affairs, a Th.B. from Mennonite Brethren Bible ON 'THE WOMAN' serving as vice-chairman. College, Winnipeg, Manitoba, and a THE Women's Residence Council at These men will jointly spearhead the B.D. from Mennonite Brethren Biblical Pacific College sponsored a four-part administration during the interim. Seminary, Fresno. He was granted a forum on "The Woman" at two-week Janzen will assume primary responsibil­ Th.M. degree in missions and urban­ intervals during April and May of the ity for the external functions of the ology by Golden Gate Baptist Theolog­ spring quarter. It featured as discussion college as its public voice, while Reimer ical Seminary, San Francisco, and leaders various women associated with will give his time to internal administra­ served as pastor of churches in North the college. 12 tion. Dakota and California before coming to Ruth Enns, a former teacher and In announcing the board decision, the Pacific. missionary, interior decorator, Pacific chairman, Dr. Alvin Warkentine of Janzen is currently vice-chairman of faculty wife, and mother of three, spoke the U.S. Conference of Mennonite Breth­ about "Woman and Self" in the forum Janzen Reimer ren Churches, and is a member of the opener. denomination's Boards of Reference and A Pacific graduate and junior high Counsel for North America, for the U.S. school English teacher, Sue Hiebert, area, and for the Pacific District. He has addressed the subject, "Women and served on U.S. boards for Publications Women." and for Evangelism and Christian Edu­ Luetta Reimer, assistant instructor in cation in the past, and is a frequent English at Pacific, mother of two, and a Christian conference speaker. frequent speaker at women's functions, Dalton Reimer, who has been on the continued with a discussion of "Women Pacific staff since 1961, attended Tabor and Men." College two years, then received a B.A. The final topic, "Women, Church, and degree in speech and social science from Society," was discussed jointly by two Fresno State University. He earned speakers. Jean Janzen, a member of the

The CHRISTIAN LEADER I 10 June 1975 Academy Instructor's Textbook Published WORD WAS RECEIVED recently that Marlin E. Thomas, Bible instructor at Com Bible Academy, Com, Okla­ homa, has signed a contract with Mott Media of Milford, Michigan, to publish his textbook, The Story of the New Testament. Thomas has been working on his text since 1971. It is a survey of the story of the New Testament, from the birth of Jesus to the death of John the Apostle, written for freshmen and sophomore high school students. Itfollows the chro­ nology of events as given by A. T. Robertson for the Life of Christ, and the chronology for the Book of Acts and the writing of the Epistles as given in most Wilmer Thiessen from the Mennonite Brethren Board of Missions/Services interviews standard New Testament Introductions. Christine Larsen, Pacific junior, for summer service assignment. Mott Media is a new publishing company specializing in the field of Pacific College board of directors, available for interviews and consultation Christian textbooks for Christian day mother of four, and involved in church with students between 9:00 a.m. and schools. Their market includes Luther­ activities, cochaired the discussion with 3:00 p.m. Wilmer Thiessen represented an, Mennonite, Adventist, and Baptist Joan Becker, instructor in oral interpre- Missions and Services. constituencies. Tentative publication tation and doctoral candidate in com- These agencies included the Conserva- date for the textbook is January 1, 1977. munication. tive Baptist Church, Far East Broad- Thomas is a graduate of Tabor Col. casting, General Conference Mennonite lege, Hillsboro, Kansas, and Mennonite WEEK OF MISSIONS EMPHASIS Church, Inter-Varsity Fellowship, Men- Brethren Biblical Seminary, Fresno, AT PACIFIC COLLEGE nonite Brethren Church, Mennonite California. He was pastor of the Menno- THE ROLE of the Christian church Central Committee, Mission Aviation nite Brethren Church of Atwater, Cali­ and the individual Christian in the task Fellowship, Nazarene Church, Overseas fomia for some time. He has held his of world evangelization was the focus of Crusade, Sudan Interior Mission, South- present position as an instructor of Bible the Pacific College campus the week of em Baptist Church, World Vision, and in the Com Bible Academy for the past May 12-16. Wycliffe Bible Translators. D four years. D Dr. J. B. Toews, president-emeritus of Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary, The fifti",th year of instruction at Winkler Bible Institute, Winkler, Manitoba, was high­ Fresno, and former missions executive, lighted by the graduation of 43 seniors on April 20. An overflow crowd had gathered for the presented two of the three special college occasion. The commencement speaker was Hans Kasdorf of Pacific College, Fresno, Califor­ hour lectures on this theme, entitling nia. Kasdorf entered WBI in the 25th year of operation and graduated from the four-year them "Missions in a Day of Intema- course which was offered at that time. Attendance at WBI this past year was 143. tional Tensions." Toews emphasized the absolute neces­ sity for Christians to identify with persons and cultures in which they are working, stressing that no communica­ tion can take place without it. He further pointed out that the highest personal responsibility emerges from a 13 relationship to God, that humanitarian­ ism is not a lasting motivation for missions. Hans Kasdorf, assistant professor of missions and languages at Pacific, con­ tinued on this theme in the third lecture of the week, and concluded by listing some of the agencies which are particu­ larly helpful to students contemplating an initial short-term missions experi­ ence. Friday was designated a "Missions Fair" by the student leadership which organized it. A total of thirteen missions and service agenices were represented in Alumni Hall by literature displays, eight of them accompanied by personnel

The CHRISTIAN LEADER I 10 June 1975 Reflections on GI;C).(lflrjl 1~

by Wilfred Martens What we learn here top quality, made for great experiences we will retain. studying God's Word and gaining new Friends, sisters, brothers insight in the problems of the present GLORIETA 75 was not merely the are what we each need now. and future. first U.S. youth conference. It was not That special person who listens in time And so the activities began, and it merely 1,300 young people and adults of want. seemed, ended all in the flick of an eye. gathered in the hills of New Mexico. It Jesus Christ, Son of God, the theme of We were no sooner organized in our was not merely buildings, programs, all we know. rooms than we had to repack and start and activities. It was a California girl home. Some went north, some west, and squealing with delight, watching snow­ Regina Fast, Ulysses, Kansas some east. flakes fall while a Kansas roommate To me Glorieta has been a wonderful The question is: Will there be a muttered, "Big deal." It was a gallant happening in my Christian life. When I Glorieta 781 If it is God's will we have boy from Nebraska pounding a jammed came I was expecting a blessing spir­ another Glorieta, then we say, "Praise vending machine in order to help the itually and a life renewal. I got both. The the LordI" sweet young girl from Oregon get her meetings that we had with Josh Mc­ snack. It was slipping on ice, talking Dowell were really good and they have Donna Penner and singing late into the night. It was helped me in many ways. I praise the Jesus will always fill my mind when I eating, sleeping, playing, praying. It Lord for the many blessings that He has think back of my glorious days at was a weeping youngster with the poured down on me and the rest of the Glorieta. consoling arm of an adult around the young people in our youth group. I know I'll always remember sitting in the shoulders, both bowed in prayer. It was that it will be hard to keep up the "high" lobby of Thunderbird Lodge and listen­ four days in March. It was the Holy that we are on now, but with God's help ing to Rick of "Joyous Celebration," Spirit touching many lives. I know we can. I would hope that and then in the middle of his song, a first Several participants were asked to everyone would pray for all the young snowflake. It was the first one I'd ever respond to their Glorieta experience on people and that we would live up to seen fall. It was so peaceful and so real. the final day of the conference. Each was those prayers. The first day dragged by. The next 14 encouraged to reflect personally, and in day things really sped up. The hours imaginative ways, on the meaning of Lyndon Vix, Sawyer, North Dakota kept accelerating until the last night. Glorieta, using whatever forms they Glorieta 75 will always be remem­ Again, favorite songs were sung and desired. Some chose to express them­ bered as one of the greatest events in the new ones introduced. A message touched selves in poetic forms, some in prose. history of Mennonite Brethren youth. manyhearts. My heart, too, was touched. These are only a small sampling of the Never before has there been a better A last late night. A feeling of together­ many and varied responses to the assortment of speakers and musical ness. Our last good-bye. conference. Most reflections were not talent at one Mennonite Brethren con­ I thank God for Glorieta. written down, but are still carried in the vention. lives of those who attended. Josh McDowell gave some exciting Marilyn Kroeker, Immanuel High talks. School senior, Reedley, California Kathy O'Gara, Seattle, Washington With groups such as "Revised Edi­ Live has its beautiful experiences, Crying and trying and finally tion," "Charity," "Joyous Celebration," and the most beautiful is growing, aspiring unto Him, and a host of amateur talent from the growing in strength, it was something no district churches, the music sessions in knowledge, one not there could comprehend. were some of the most inspiring events in love for life ... Love, compassion, involvement of the whole convention. but most of all, growing are the key to learning about our God. The thirty-four seminars, that were all in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christl

The CHRISTIAN LEADER I 10 June 1975 Lyle D. KHewer, Sioux Falls, South From then on we became involved, me, and suddenly a tingling chill as a Dakota not only physically, but spiritually and cloud crosses the sun and rolls its Upon driving into the Glorieta com· mentally, in all that was taking place. shadow across the hillside. Mountain pound I could tell that something about Monday night and Tuesday morning peaks dot the faraway horizons as the this retreat would be unique. It signaled the climax of the conference springtime haze attempts, but fails to was already different from what I'd and was highlighted by hundreds of conceal them from my view. The wind expected. Thus I began to withdraw into students making a public commitment whistles through the treetops. A bird a protective cocoon, much like a shy to Christ, many of them for the fll"st twitters its song to the world; it seems child who wraps his mother's apron time. free, no cares or worries. around himself when he sees a new face. Glorieta contributed so much to many The same power which created all that Ironically trying to withdraw from a of our lives, and will be fondly remem­ is around me is a power that is within me potentially new experience is what bered by all who attended it. It made us also. I am as free as that bird sitting on brought the new experience about. It all assess where we are in our relation­ that evergreen bough. No matter how made me look at myself instead of other ship to Christ. small or insignificant I may be, I have people because I was the only person I God's power through His Holy Spirit had to look at in my cocoon. Sure, I Vickie Pauls, Tabor College, Hills· within me. I can be free in this. This wandered away from my cocoon and bol'O, Kansas same power which made the mountains mingled with other people occasionally, Four beautiful days of sharing, loving, before me, that holds the robin in His but I always knew where my security living and learning; hand, can enable me to go and sing my blanket was. One tender, compassionate moment of song of love for Him to the world. Though I was scared to face a new commitment and giving; Those of us who have attended experience I think the weekend was overwhelming joy, quiet peace; Glorieta here this weekend have learned good for me because I did face the new promises to keep, challenges to meet. that God's power has set us free to go experience. I withdrew into my cocoon I leave now to face the world, out and sing our song to the world. and got a good look at myself. help me, Lord, give me strength and What an impact the Mennonite youth of power! America would create if they would take Jo Wennerlind, Seattle, Washington But I failed again! Why, why, again? this power back home with them, sing When we first arrived at Glorieta my I'm not different! I'm still the same! their song to everyone who has an ear to heart throbbed nervously. Months and How often I've said I'm sorry, listen! I thank my Almighty Father that months of planning this trip were all and how often I keep on hurting you! I can step out and in this power sing my over and our three-day bus trip came to Lord, what do I do now? Help me! song to the world! an end. Will you once more let me experience your forgiveness? Lois Loewen, Elbing, Kansas Later on I was handed a yellow packet Why did I come here anyway? Please show me clearly what I must full of information which was to be our Why didn't I stay home andgetmyrest? key to Glorieta. do now, and please, please, give me the strength What's the point of the whole thing? My four roommates and I conked out Sure, I have fun sometimes. quickly in bed that night, happy that we to do it. But of what use is that? could settle down to the same room for Amen. More often I feel the tremendous lone- three days. liness I had enjoyed beautiful scenery along Susan Dickie, Fresno, California and aimlessness that seems to pervade the way, from Seattle through six Lord, how I often wonder what my life my life and the lives of those around me. states. Glorieta, however, was soon to has in store. So very many times I want to be good for You, Lord; temptation Where am I going? How does all this have a very special meaning to me. relate The change of scenery was a great seems to be constantly at my side. Yet, to what God wants of me? help. It was at Glorieta where my even temptation is good, for it makes us And then came my experience tonight. "spiritual blahs" were removed. The realize, Lord, that You're there when we I know now why God brought me excitement of the "Praise Festivals" need You. here - and all the things I learned from the Life is so beautiful to me. Christ has to feel utter inadequacy, and, most ofall, seminars helped me to accomplish this. so filled my life with love and joy. It's to see His power and glory, It was also great to apply what I learned hard to imagine heaven, could it really from the seminars to my own life. I hope to renew the hold He has on my life, be even ten times better. With Jesus to dedicate and surrender my life to Him, and pray that I can continue to keep this everything you need is fulfilled. Oh, spiritual excitement alive wherever I and to rejoice in what He is doing in the 15 there are problems, and you don't lives of others. am. always have your way. But you can be I feel my love for Him overflowing. assured of one thing: Whatever God Randy Nord, Bakersfield, CalIfornia I want to sing or shout at the top of my does and decides for you is the very best voice, "Lord make thy people one." If there for you because He cares. ever was a phrase that described the "Praise God. I love Him. He's wonder­ ful. " feelings of every person who attended Dave Kroeker, Tabor College, Hills­ Glorieta 75, this was it. bol'O, Kansas But I'm silent. My joy is too strong for The closeness and oneness that every­ Power. Power to be free. Power to fol­ words. one felt on the closing day was what low in Christ's steps. Power to go out I pray, my eyes brimming with tears, Glorieta was all about. and change the world. And yet, I feel so Thank you, Lord. It seemed to me that the first day or very small. I sit here overlooking the * * * so, most of us had come to have fun and Glorieta campgrounds from a large rock Remember now thy Creator in the not much else. But when Josh Mc­ jutting out of a nearby hill. I look at all days of thy youth, while the evil days Dowell, the conference speaker, spoke on of the manifestations of God's power. I come not, nor the years draw nigh, when "Maximum Sex" Monday night, it see the blue sky overhead. I feel the thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in signaled a turning point. warm rays of the sun beaming down on them (Eccles. 12:1).

The CHRISTIAN LEADER I 10 June 1975 Midwest tour of the Words of the Gospel singers and speaker. At recent AHistory of 'Words of the Gospel' banquets and visits to churches, Sea­ WORDS OF THE GOSPEL cele­ U.S. Conference of Mennonite Brethren burg and Pacific College's Don Isaac, brates 10 years of broadcasting this Churches under the Board of Evange­ negotiated sound equipment and seem­ year. The program began May 8, 1965 lism and Christian Education. ingly miles of cable. on five radio stations, all in California. As the size of audiences grew, so grew This "in-person" ministry of those The name of the program, "Words of the communication from listeners. The Rev. involved in the broadcast is possible Gospel," came right out of the pages of Louis Paul Lehman served as executive only because of the total dedication of the hymnal then used by Mennonite director of the broadcast and also the singers and speaker. During the Churches all over America. assisted Rev. Kroeker in the heavy 1974 tour every person who had been a The radio ministry in 1963 was a vi­ volume of correspondence of this public part of the broadcast participated. They sion of four men who served on the Wel­ ministry. Both pastors continued their shared the expenses of travel and each fare and Public Relations Committee of work in their home churches: Lehman took time from their work to minister to the Pacific District Conference. Jim from Bakersfield, and Kroeker, now congregations throughout the Midwest. Gaede, a psychiatric social worker from from Santa Clara. And both commuted According to Don Heinrichs, public Reedley, was chairman of the group. long distances to make this weekly radio relations consultant who joined the staff Also included were Dave Hofer, owner­ ministry possible. on a part-time basis in 1973, Words of manager of radio station KRDU in During this time the ministry grew to the Gosepl is now broadcast on 33 Dinuba; Theodore "Spud"· Heinrichs, include Family Life television spots and stations and is heard by an estimated 18 general manager of radio station KWSO Choice radio spots. Both efforts are a million listeners. in Wasco; and Rev. Leo Wiens, pastor of result of inter-Mennonite cooperation. The scope of media in ministering to the Rosedale Mennonite Brethren Begun in 1970, the television spots are listeners and viewers was again enlarged Church near Bakersfield. This group had 30 and 60 second "non-commercials" with the appointment of Joe Bridges as asked for permission from the Pacific designed to challenge the viewer to media consultant. The U.S. Conference District to study the feasibility of consider Christian alternatives in deal­ has encouraged studies into audio and establishing a radio broadcast. In 1964 ing with family situations. The Choice video tape ministries, use of cable and the conference approved the recommen­ radio spots (30 seconds to three min­ broadcast television for evangelism and dation which authorized the group to utes) are designed to accomplish similar training, and other uses of media in and begin a broadcast as soon as was preevangelistic goals. for God's ministry through the Menno­ possible. As part of the Words of the Gospel nite Brethren Churches. 0 Work progressed throughout the fall program, a Home Bible Study ministry of 1964 and spring of 1965. Leo Wiens was begun. The Rev. Leo Wiens served was to narrate the first broadcasts, and as Home Bible Study pastor from 1971 'Words of the Gospel' local pastors were invited to develop and to 1974 when Mr. and Mrs. George present the short devotional message Kroeker succeeded him. Celebrates 10 Years within the broadcast. "Spud" Heinrichs From its early beginnings in primitive SUNDAY, June 15, has been selected wrote the first script and coordinated technical circumstances: a speaker re­ as the date for a special anniversary the music arrangements provided by a corded in one location; singers recorded broadcast of Words of the Gospel. special Words of the Gospel choir. All elsewhere; equipment being hauled from Voices from past programs, both speak­ recording was done in the large Reedley town to town in the back of a station ing and singing will be featured. Mennonite Brethren Church by engineer wagon; a dedicated engineer, Herb Anniversary materials have also been Herb Ratzlaff, who hauled his own Ratzlaff, piecing and splicing together sent to churches. These are designed to electronic equipment in his station wag­ recording tape from these various ses­ help congregations join in the anniver­ on from Fresno each week. sions and coming forth with consistent sary commemoration. Bulletin covers, Leonard Vogt, then the pastor in the professional results, the Words of the posters, newspaper ads layouts, and Salem, Oregon, Mennonite Brethren Gospel components came together in even a sound/slide presentation have Church, and serving as chairman of the one location. Their home as of 1970 is been made available to pastors who wish Pacific District Conference, presented called the Conference Building, a struc­ to celebrate God's faithfulness in this the devotional comments on the first ture built with funds from the Biblical radio ministry outreach. broadcast. The Ambassadors Quartet Seminary, Pacific District Conference, Along with the in-church celebration, was also heard on the broadcast from and the U.S. Conference. each family has been sent a specially 16 the beginning program. Here the broadcasts are recorded prepared recording of music and words All these plans and arrangements weekly. Al Kroeker prepares a separate from Al Kroeker, speaker on the weekly culminated on May 8,1965, when Words script for each broadcast and records broadcast. The flexible disc, featuring of the Gospel became a reality. programs six to eight weeks in advance both the Words of the Gospel choir Within one year after Words of the of their airing time. . and the new male octet, Men of Melody, Gospel was aired over five California The volunteer choir and male octet is playable on any record player. radio stations in 1965, the program was appear every other Saturday night to The poster features excerpts from accepted by 22 radio stations. record music. Some travel as much as several of the many letters which Words In January 1966, the Rev. Al Kroe­ 200 miles at their own expense. of the Gospel receives. This will give ker, pastor of the Neighborhood Menno­ The recording equipment is more listeners a rare opportunity to see what nite Brethren Church in Visalia, was sophisticated now. The present engineer people think about the broadcast and appointed as full-time speaker for the Ric Seaburg doesn't have to load the also what needs are regularly expressed program and Al Lepp of Reedley was equipment into a station wagon. That in the letters received. appointed as music director. doesn't necessarily mean his job is an If your church did not receive any of Acceptance of the program continued easy one. the above materials, you may request and in 1968, Words of the Gospel was Seaburg was responsible for engineer­ them from the offices at 4824 East made the national radio voice by the ing the sound equipment for the first Butler, Fresno, CA 93727.

The CHRISTIAN LEADER / 10 June 1975 Agency Serves as Christian Clearinghouse ... by Henry H. Dick INTERCRISTO, for International Christian Organization, is a Seattle­ based not·for-profit Christian job­ matching service which was formed in The Pulse Is Strong 1967 by Phil Butler, a former overseas IT IS ALMOST six years now since I to note that in the later years of the war missionary correspondent, to coordinate was asked by the United States Confer­ military participation by Mennonite the filling of personnel needs between ence Executive Committee to share with Brethren dropped from 60 percent to 40 Christian groups. our constituency some of the activities percent. It was a good thing to see the Now by calling the toll-free telephone and pulsebeats in our conference. It was interest of our churches and of MCC in number 800-426-0507 more than 14,000 at that time that a decision was made to these servicemen when they sponsored job openings from Indiana to Indonesia share such activities and concerns my visit to Vietnam in 1970. are available. These include more than through a regular column in the Chris­ To see the struggle of returning 500 full·time teaching positions to be tian Leader. I chose to call the column Christian Service workers and MCC filled; more than 500 secretarial jobs. "Pulsebeats" indicating that no one was volunteers has also been a strong About 50 journalism-related positions really qualified or experienced enough to pulsebeat. When young people serve are open, plus 10 engineering jobs. measure, evaluate and communicate the under primitive conditions for several Salaries aren't always competitive, pulsebeat but it surely would be possible years overseas and then suddenly find but all jobs pay a living wage - if you to share some "pulsebeats." themselves amidst the affluence of the are a service-oriented Christian or are A lot of water has flowed under the American way of life, a real struggle willing to work for Christian organiza­ bridge since that time. Many "pulse­ exists. Some of their voices have been tions. beats" experienced by people from our prophetic in asking us to reevaluate our The organization's basic job-matching churches have been shared and some life-style. service called Intermatch, works this have gone unnoticed. The pulsebeats Christian education has also experi­ way: have been strongly throbbing around enced an upswing in enrollment but with Christians or others willing to work the clock and have made an indelible this a serious financial deficit. The for a Christian organization pay a $15 mark upon the cardiogram of our confer­ churches have asked our colleges to fee for a systematic matching process ence ministries and programs. promote a Christian liberal arts program that takes about six months for a Since I continued with this column with a strong evangelical emphasis. permanent job, less for a summer or three years beyond my assignment as Mennonite Brethren Biblical Semi­ short-term job. general secretary of the conference and nary, having doubled in enrollment Applicants complete a 41-point ques­ since I have been associated with the during the past three years, is presently tionnaire on their personal background, seminary since that time, I feel that it is negotiating with Canada hoping to education, skill and work experience. now time for our constituency to hear fmalize a General Conference-sponsored From the information, Intercristo then another voice. I have been impressed Seminary during the August conference provides a computerized printout of at with some of the new efforts in the in Winnipeg. least 10 specific job openings. Final Christian Leader such as "Window on Our Board of Missions and Services, placement is left to the prospective the Bible" that are giving us a new and deeply in debt in the fall of 1969, saw the employee and employer. fresh look at the teaching of the churches rally and liquidate the debt of More than a third of the 14,000 job Scriptures. $450,000. Today because of the strong listings at Intercristo are in straightfor­ We have come through a decade of fiIiancial response, the board is looking ward evangelism and church work with trials and challenges. The Committee on for new opportunities and programs. such groups as Campus Crusade and Contemporary Concerns has worked Wycliffe Bible Translators. About 60 hard to remind us of the need to minister "Pulsebeats" will continue in our percent of the openings are in foreign to the total man. Not neglecting physi­ homes, offices, churches, schools, work countries. cal needs while proclaiming the gospel. and play. They will especially continue But there are hundreds of highly The work of this committee has been with our inner man. From time to time, I specialized jobs available, pharmacy and difficult since some of the efforts to will be sharing a "pulsebeat column" in French teaching among them, for per­ move toward helping minorities, etc., the Christian Leader. I want to thank all sons who do not feel called to overt have not been easy to interpret to our of you who have given so much encour­ 17 church work. conference. The U.S. Conference in agement to me with your comments and The biggest obstacle to overcome in session in Henderson seriously ques­ prayers during the past six years. the coming months, Intercristo admits, tioned some of their activities. The *** is to receive continued exposure for the delegates, however, did find liberty to (I am sure that I speak for many toll-free phone number. "So many people give the CCC a new mandate which is to readers in saying that we have greatly tell us when they call, 'we never heard of be more directly involved with the U.S. appreciated "Pulseheats" by Henry H. you until we were told about your Executive Committee. Dick during the last six years. To have number.'" President Butler continued, Offering counsel to the young men of copy ready for every issue is not an easy "We know there are many Christians our conference during the Vietnam War thing, so we especially appreciate his who still don't know about this coopera­ involved much travel and struggle. labors. We shall look forward to an tive effort by Christian mission groups Those young men who were committed occasional "Pulsebeats" article as to provide a national clearinghouse for not to enter the military were at times Brother Dick suggests. Meanwhile, we Christian work opportunities. Our hope severely tested but, in these tests, were thank Brother Dick for what he has is that many within the Christian media upheld and supported by their churches. contributed to the Christian Leader and will continue to expose their audiences Although many of our young men chose pray that God may continue to reward to this toll-free number." 0 noncombatant service, it was interesting him for it. - Orlando Harms, Editor.)

The CHRISTIAN LEADER I 10 June 1975 The 1975 General Conference No 'Leader' June 24 ISSUES at general conference gather­ nite Brethren confessions of faith in­ In order to give Publishing ings in the 1880s included topics like clude one in 1860 - "Document of Se­ House employees a chance to take swearing or affirming on legal docu­ cession," one approved by the Russian their vacation June 8-22, there will ments, attendance at circuses, evange­ conference in 1900, and revisions of that be no Christian Leader which lism at home and abroad, wrongness of for the American Mennonite Brethren would ordinarily be dated June 24. life insurance, compilation of a hymnal, Church in 1902 and 1928. The next issue will be dated ladies worshiping with a head covering Study of the present revision, initi­ July 8. and being quiet at business meetings, ated in 1966, has proceeded on different To continue to serve the public establishing organization to levels throughout these years. Both area and an and the constituency, however, the provide personal property insurance for conferences made suggestions at their bookstore will be open as usual church members. 1974 conventions and this descriptive and a skeletal staff will be in the Times have changed. Many persons outline of our faith will be presented for will fly to Winnipeg next August 9-12 approval at the August meeting. office to take care of mail, tele­ for the sessions of the General Confer­ "Bonded Together with Christ" will phone calls, orders, etc. Though ence; no one will come by horse and be the convention theme. Delegates and most of the staff will be on wagon. Women will not only not keep worshipers will be reminded that our vacation, we'll still take care of quiet, they will serve as official dele­ family is spread around the world. your needs, so feel free to contact gates. There won't be any neat head Visitors from Europe, Asia and South us. coverings on the ladies' heads either; America will assist us in seeing how we -M.B. Publishing House they won't even wear hats. We won't are being "fitly framed" into the temple agree to compile a new hymnal; we will of God (Eph. 2:19-22). Churches and use an excellent one completed a few individuals are encouraged to pray that years ago. this gathering will enhance the building possible tours to some of the sites with There will be similarities, however, ofthat temple in which God dwells. Anabaptist relevance. between those first gatherings in a -Marvin Hein, chairman, Board of If you would be interested in partic­ small, struggling church on the Ne­ Reference and Counsel ipating in this type of adventure, please braska plains and the fifty-third conven­ indicate your interest by replying and tion of the General Conference of Men­ sharing what you think would be the nonite Brethren Churches in the new European Pax Reunion? best package. Send to Calvin Redekop, Winnipeg Convention Centre (business IT WILL be twenty-five years ago for the ad hoc committee, Goshen sessions in the Portage Avenue Church). April 1, 1976 that the first contingent of College; Goshen, Indiana 46526. Brothers and sisters will still meet to Pax men landed at Espelkamp, Ger­ worship, as did about a hundred persons many, which launched a significant at Henderson in 1878. The convention experiment in international sharing. The Clearinghouse will still provide theoccasionfor learning There is some interest being expressed GENERAL CONFERENCE AC­ to know new friends. Moreover, the dele­ in some type of European Pax reunion COMMODATION: stay at Jogi Bear's gates will struggle with issues that to which might include visits to some of Jellystone Park, Winnipeg, #l Highway our generation seem very vital. the major sites, some planned meeting East. 233 complete trailer hookups, free The Board of Reference and Counsel is time to share memories, visits with some swimming,shuffleboard,volleyball, and working on a series of resolutions and of the friends we made, and even basketball. Children's playground and papers to be presented at the Winnipeg mini golf. A great place for kids while sessions. A study on "Our Ministry of you are at the General Conference. For Reconciliation in a Broken World" by I reservations write: Box 1, Grp. 612, J. A. Toews is the result of questions R.R. 6, Winnipeg, Man. R2C 2Z3. Jake raised by young people at the Vancouver Suderman, general manager. convention in 1969. ~ A more detailed statement on the PLETT FAMILY REUNION: The sanctity of human life, arising out of Michael Plett Family Reunion is being 18 dissatisfaction with the accepted state­ (800)426-0507 planned for Sunday, July 27, 1975 at the ment on abortion at Reedley in 1972, will Westport Mennonite Brethren Church, speak directly to life/death issues but Collinsville, Oklahoma (four miles south also propose a challenge to the brother­ of Collinsville on Highway 169). hood regarding directives to the church 14,000 A basket dinner is planned for 1:00 when people fail to live up to God's laws. p.m. Drinks and table service will be Other subjects possibly becoming chli/tlan Jobl provided. A short program is planned agenda items from BORAC include for the afternoon. 0 amnesty, views on the Arab-Israeli wOlldwlde conflict, labor-management relation­ ships, offender ministries, and a new * * * approach to the promotion and support ALL KINDS OF OPPORTUNITIES MELODYLAND TO BUILD FOR ALL KINDS OF GOD'S PEOPLE of Mennonite Central Committee pro­ RESEARCH ACADEMY jects. ANAHEIM, Calif. (EP) - Melody­ DIAL FOR INFORMATION ON A major item on the agenda hopefully CHRISTIAN SERVICE land School of Theology has organized a will be the approval of the revised separate Ecumenical Research Academy NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE FOR CHRISTIAN JOBS WORLDWIDE Confession of Faith. Previous Menno- INTERCRISTO/BOX 9323, SEAnLE. WA9BIOI (ERA) to be headquartered in a

The CHRISTIAN LEADER / 10 June 1975 proposed new $9,000,000 multi-story Library-Learning Resources Center to be located in Anaheim, Calif., according RICHARD ~. SCHROEDER to J. Rodman Williams, ERA director. The academy has a unique affiliation with Melodyland School of Theology. Melodyland Christian Center, Melody­ UTTINIi EDGE:=P land Hotline Center and the Advanced Center for Theological Studies. ON APRIL 29, the Ford administra­ the communists promote all the things Research scholars will also share the tion formally announced that the final they deny to their own people: libera­ combined resources of the Advanced evacuation of Americans from South tion, the creative voice of the populace, Center for Theological Studies (ACTS) Vietnam closed two decades of United individual freedom. - a center for the continuing education States involvement in an unpopular war The practical implications of all this of clergymen of all denominations­ and closed ". . . a chapter in the theorizing may become important in the and Melodyland School of Theology, American experience." Within hours future of Vietnam. allegedly the fastest growing theological after the evacuation, the Saigon govern­ As liberals, the communists gain two school in America. While only in its ment surrendered unconditionally to the significant advantages in the world fifth semester of operation, MST has an Viet Cong, ending thirty years of war. arena: propaganda and time. The com· enrollment of nearly 500 students from The collapse ofSouth Vietnam may be munists can use every kind of unrest 33 states and seven foreign countries ­ the end of an era for the U.S. The victory and disunity to promote liberation. They representing 27 major Christian de­ of North Vietnam and the Viet Cong can pass themselves off as heroes to the nominations. 0 may be a new beginning for people who downtrodden and the oppressed. They have known nothing but war for more don't have to be in any hurry. They can than a generation. Yet, the future of use whatever methods work at the Vietnam as a communist country will moment. certainly be important and interesting. With the eyes of the world on It may be worth some early comments. Vietnam, then, one could sincerely ex­ HINZ, LENA KRAUSE, Corn, Oklahoma, was To be useful, the terms 'left' and pect the communist regime to be some­ born July 9, 1880 in Burrton, Kansas, and died 'right,' 'liberal' and 'conservative' re­ what of a model government, relatively May 12, 1975 at the Cordell Memorial Hospital at quire careful definition. We will take free and open. There would be several the age of 94. She was married to Emil Him on 'left' and 'liberal' to mean the belief in July 24, 1903 who preceded her in death in 1974. advantages. They were privileged to celebrate their 70th considerable individualism that trans­ 1. The Vietnamese people are tired of wedding anniversary in 1973. She was a member of lates into great liberty when put into war and will probably welcome the the Corn Mennonite Brethren Church. Surviving practice. We will take 'right' and 'con­ security of a government firmly in are one daughter (Martha Grecian), four sons (Alvin, Ed, Leonard, and Vernonl, 13 grandchil­ servative' to mean the belief in sizable control of the country. dren, and 17 great·grancbildren. authority that translates into great 2. The Vietnamese people may feel security when put into practice. The they have been let down by the U.S. and BOLDT, AGATHA, Dinuba, California, daugh­ ter of John K. and Helen (Buhler) Dick, was born extreme on the left becomes anarchy, be more willing to listen to the promises near Mountain Lake, Minnesota, November 5, 1899 and the extreme on the right becomes a of another ideology. and died May 10, 1975 at the age of 75. She was dictatorship. There are many shades in 3. Liberals in the U.S., who have been married to Nick Boldt on May I, 1928 who survives. At the time of her death she was a between. opposing the war on principle for many 'llember of the Dinuba Mennonite Brethren The domestic, internal affairs of the years, would then be able to point to the Church. Also surviving are two daughters (Doro­ United States are basically liberal. Many results of the communist victory and thy - Mrs. Paul Nickel, and Helen - Mrs. Gus Janzen), six grandchildren, and four brothers. causes and ideals are represented among say, "See, we were right all along. the people. There is much emphasis on Communism isn't really so bad after HEINRICHS, JACOB A., Reedley, California, individual liberties and personal free­ all! or The propaganda value for com­ son of Abraham and Helena (Petersl Heinrichs, doms. There is much concern about munist influence in the U.S. could be was born at Henderson, Nebraska, August 20, 1886 and died May 1,1975 at the age of 88. On August 8, rights and liberation. One of the results tremendous. 1907 he was married to Mary Warkentin who is a lack of comfortable security. Some­ In conclusion, one would hope not to survives. He was a member of the Reedley times we're not sure we'll survive the be in that category of journalists de­ Mennonite Brethren Church. Other survivors in· clude four daughters (Helena - Mrs. Dave Ediger, dissent and the demonstrations. scribed by Murray Kempton when he Lydia - Mrs. J. D. Koop, Susan - Mrs. Albert The foreign policy of the U.S. is said, "Most of the time all editorial Schroeder, and Linda Plettl, four sons (Herbert, basically conservative. It relies on writers do is come down from the hills 19 David, Ernest and RobertI, 31 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, and one brother. wealth and power to preserve the status after the battle and shoot the wounded. or quo around the world as a way of Yet, the impact of Vietnam on the WALL, ANNA, Bakersfield, California, daugh­ protecting the country's self-interest. U.S. will continue. We may put behind ter of Henry E. and Elizabeth (Epp) Wall, was born Unfortunately, that approach has put us the assessing of blame for U.S. June 17, 1894 at Bingham Lake, Minnesota. and died in April 1975 at the age of 80. She was a the country in the position of trying to involvement. We may leave to future member of the Church of the Mennonite Brethren, fight an ideology like communism with historians the evaluation of achieve­ Bakersfield. Surviving are two sisters (Marths and hardware like guns and missiles. ments there. But, if the communists are Berthal, and one brother, (Henryl. On the other hand, the observation in able to gain a propaganda advantage by FUNK, CORNELIUS J., Corn, Oklahoma, son communist countries seems just re­ their future course in Vietnam, this of Cornelius and Elizabeth (Janzen) Funk, was versed. chapter in the American experience may born November 19, 1887 in Harvey County, Internal policy relies on the force of not be entirely closed. The communist Kansas, and died May 5, 1975 at the age of 87. He was married to Lydia Schmidt December 13, 1914 authority to preserve itself. Freedoms threat to the tranquility of the United who survives. He was a member of the Corn and ideals are repressed. Government is States and the world ... lives on. 0 Mennonite Brethren Church. Also surviving are unresponsive to the wishes of the people. three daughters (Leona, Erna, and Adena - Mrs. Alvin Dalke), five sons (John, Cornelius, Paul, Communist foreign policy is basically * * * Orlando, and Dannie), and 18 granchildren. liberal. With a kind of missionary zeal, Duties are ours; events are God's.

The CHRISTIAN LEADER I 10 June 1975 lost his bashfulness and began to make trouble. He laughed out loud when Barry stumbled through his verse, and stomped his feet whenever anyone Dear girls and boys: stared at him. Years ago when one cent would buy more than it does today, little Mary When it was Dutch's turn to say his wanted bubble gum more than anything, but she never had the extra money. verse, a sly gleam lurked in his brown Each Sunday Mary's dad gave her and her sister a penny apiece to put into eyes. He cleared his throat and began the Sunday school offering. lustily: " 'Whiskey not that I must be about One Sunday Mary saved her penny and the next day she dashed to the my Father's business?' " store near school and bought a piece ofgum. It was the sweetest gum she'd The class grew quiet, although a few ever tasted! Still, she didn't want to be selfish, so she shared some of it with tittered. "The words are 'wist ye not', her sister. William," Mrs. Wayne said quietly. "Where'd you get the money for the gum?" Sister wanted to know. "Let's say it right." Mary told her the truth - with the promise that Sister wouldn't tell. After Bible school when Andy and Barry walked home, Barry clenched his But sly Sister used it as a "stick" over Mary wherever she could. "I'll tell fists. "Ofall the rotten stupidity! I hope Mom about the penny," she'd say to Mary if there was a chore she didn't Dutch won't be back any more." want to do and shoved it onto the unwilling Mary. "I know, Barry. But you know Dutch. One day Mary rebelled, and refused to do Sister's job. Sister kept her He feels important now, with the home threat and told Mom about the penny. The hurt that crept into Mom's eyes run he hit and all. He won't quit." Andy was right. Dutch came day after cured Mary's taste for bubble gum! But she remembered after that where day, and things got no better. He wasn't God's money belonged - and never "stole" it from God again! It's really mean - just pesky. There were something to keep in mind when we have something which doesn't rightfully little things, like dumping out the red belong to us, isn't it? paint during crafts, which he claimed AuntEsther was an accident; ignoring his Bible homework; and making faces when he should be listening to the lesson. He knew he was disrupting things and that's probably what he wanted. Now and then, though, he could be nice. Like by Esther L. Vogt Dutch got pushy. "Hey, I wanna be first handing out lesson books and gathering batter. If ya don't let me bat first I up Bibles. That puzzled Andy even ANDY QUINN squinted down the won't come back tomorrow." more, for it wasn't like Dutch at all. row of seats and gasped a little. Sure Fine. Fine, Andy thought. We don't It wasn't until the end of the first enough. Dutch Slocum had come to need Dutch any more than he needs us. week that Andy really worried. The vacation Bible school! Dutch - long, But he knew what Mom would say. offering money had mysteriously disap­ dirty hair tangling over his freckled face, Dutch needed to be "exposed to the peared and the teachers were trying to looking bored to pieces. Well, that gospel" - which meant that he needed find out what had happened. Naturally figured. Dutch had never been to church to learn about God's love for the lost. everyone suspected Dutch, for it in his life, and he probably didn't know Well, maybe Dutch didn't want to get would've been just like him to have what a Bible was. So how he ever ended saved. Some people were naturally mean stolen it. upinVBS - and you just wasted your time trying to Andy grabbed Mrs. Wayne's arm "Good morningl" Mrs. Pastor Wayne shove them into heaven. when he noticed how grim she looked. said brightly. "Welcome to Bible school. Andy watched Dutch swing his bat "Why don't you go right up to Dutch I'm glad so many of you have come out and let fly. The ball soared high, and and demand it?" he said bluntly. to learn more of God's Word. We're also Dutch made a beeline for first base, then She shook her brown head. "We don't happy for the visitors who have joined second, third, and then homered in. know that William took it, Andy. us this year." Wow! Whatever else Dutch did or didn't Accusing him unless we're sure isn't I hope she doesn't lay it on too thick do, he knew how to swing a mean bat! going to show him to the Lord." 20 with Dutch, Andy thought. You give Andy ambled toward him. "Hey, that "I - guess not. But Dutch is a him an inch and he takes a mile. was neat, Dutch. You sure put that ball Troublemaker, with a capital T- and She went on. "We're also happy to into orbit. Just what we need. A good you know it. Who else could've taken have William Slocum with us, and we batter." it?" Andy argued. bid you a hearty welcome, Williaml" Dutch eyed him slyly. "Yeah. Sure. "That's not the Christian's way, Andy frowned. A "hearty goodbye" But I don't dig all those Bible gigs. You Andy," she said quietly. "Prayer can would've been more like it. It was mean, we gotta learn them verses every change things. We must win him with certain that Mrs. Wayne had no idea day for two whole weeks?" love." who Dutch Slocum was. "William," "That's right," Andy said, nodding. "You mean - like maybe buying him indeed! Well, as long as Dutch kept out "Never hurt anyone to know the Bible." malts, and telling him what a great guy of Andy's way, he wouldn't gripe too Dutch swung away sharply and began he is?" much. to tamp the bat onto the hard ground. Mrs. Wayne smiled. "Perhaps." The morning wore on, and aside from Andy saw Herbie Mason glare at Dutch. Well, accusing Dutch of the theft was a little snickering and wiggling, Dutch After all, Herbie was considered the best out after that. Andy didn't want to behaved. But this was only the first day ball player the church had. No wonder spend his hard-earned allowance on and maybe he was bashful. he resented Dutch. Dutch - that would be stupid. Yet he During recess on the baseball field, After recess Dutch seemed to have knew he should do something nice for

The CHRISTIAN LEADER I 10 June 1975 the kid - whether he felt like it or not. les. "Oh - that. There's lots of good confess." On Saturday when Andy went to stuff in them Bible stories, ya know. Andy sighed, but it was a happy kind town on an errand for Mom, he stopped And when you were all so nice to me and of sigh. Well, maybe it was also a part of at the dime store for some paper clips he I wasn't used to all that, and no one "the Father's business" for Andy to be a needed for his crafts project. At the even accused me of stealin' the money friend to Dutch. sports counter he saw Dutch Slocum - well, that really did it. I was sure "Hey, Dutch, how about stopping buying a new baseball glove. Hot anger Herbie had taken it but decided at first over at the Dairy Queen for a malt ­ welled up inside of Andy and he not to mention it. Let the Bible school justyou and me?" marched toward Dutch with quick, firm suffer, I thought. Then I remembered Dutch looked startled. "Huh? Me? Ya steps. How dare Dutch use the stolen the verse I'd said wrong - and refused mean it, Andy? Hey, you're all right, missionary money to buy more baseball to say right. It was - 'Wist ye not that Pal. You're t'riffic - with a capital T. things! I must be about my Father's business?' Thanks. I sure will! " Suddenly he remembered. This wasn't And it seemed like Jesus was tetlin' me a With a capital T. Andy grinned. the "Christian's way," as Mrs. Wayne .part of my business was to do right. Dutch was going to be a good part of had said. There had to be a better one. That's when I decided Herbie better VBS after all. 0 Uh - hi, Dutch," he said. "Fancy seeing you here! I-I just noticed you buy a keen baseball mitt." "Yeah. My pa said if I'd last the first week in that Bible school of yours, he'd give me money to buy the mitt. I guess he missed out on stuff like that when he Willf/ow Oil the !JJibte lIi8Ii was a kid. Now he wants me to get all I can." After that Dutch chatted and laughed Turning the Other Cheek as though they had always been bud­ THE OTHER DAY at our house the door But as usual, Jesus was interested in a dies. It puzzled Andy but he decided it slammed and a thoroughly frustrated and higher moral and spiritual level. One can might be the way to get Dutch to disheveled boy announced between sobs, sense in the teachings of Jesus regarding confess to taking the money. "If he ever hits me again, I'm going to one's relationship with an enemy or adver­ When the two boys walked out of the knock his block offl" Both the choice sary a progression of thought summoning store, Dutch grabbed Andy's arm. vernacular and the vehemence with which the reader to move from limitless revenge "Look! There goes Herbie Mason. I it was expressed made me think of similar to limited revenge to limited love to wasn't gonna say anything, but a couple childhood adventures in my own life. I limitless love (these terms are ones attri­ of days ago when I came in for a drink at recall all too well my feelings of inner butable to Clarence Jordan, the author of recess I saw Herbie inside the church, turmoil - turmoil caused by wanting the Cottonpatch Version of the Gospels). snooping around Mrs. Wayne's desk. I'll desperately to pay back with interest and But regardless of the cultural setting in just bet he stole that missionary by nevertheless wanting to be leving and which the illustration is couched, the money." Christian. There were times where it was puzzle still remains: Is it not a weak thing to Andy's mouth dropped open. Could it disgusting to be so Christian. turn the other cheek? be possible that Dutch wasn't guilty? Perhaps others too have honestly chafed No, not really; for the weak thing would That Herbie, who was jealous of Dutch's under the Lord's simple statement, "If be to run away. And the natural instinct ball playing, wanted it to look as though someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn would be to hit back. However, it takes Dutch had taken it? and offer him your left" (Mt. 5:39 - NEB). deliberate self-control and an attitude of "Hey, stop, thief!" Dutch hollered What can one make of that statement courageous love not to respond in kind. suddenly. "Herbie Mason, you're a when one's natural instincts run counter? Additionally, this Christ-like attitude has a thief!" Perhaps a cultural insight will be helpful way of defusing most situations, for Herbie whirled around, his face red here: apparently the illustration Jesus uses tension to remain as tension, requires a set and his hands shaking. "Aw - I-I had special significance to His audience. If of certain circumstances. didn't mean - look, if you won't tell one slapped or hit a person on the right The practical level of Jesus' illustration anyone, I'll sneak back every penny. I cheek (assuming one was right,handed) reminds us that nonresistance or nonvio­ swear I will!" then the only way that could be done was lence is more than not fighting in military "You gotta tell them you done it, Her­ to do it with the back of one's hand - and campaigns: it includes family, school and bie," Dutch said boldly. "That's what to the Eastern mind that was a terrible even church relationships. In a time when 21 the Bible says to do when you do wrong. insult. violence is a way of life and self-defense is If ya don't, I won't let ya use my new Not only is the cultural custom signifi­ commercially marketed, this principle of mitt. C'mon. Me 'n' Andy'll go with ya." cant but so is the principle of revenge Jesus must be clearly taught in home and Slowly Herbie followed the two boys against which Jesus tests His teaching. church. to the parsonage. Andy and Dutch "An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" listened quietly as Herbie confessed to is believed to be one of the oldest laws ever stealing the money to Mrs. Wayne. recorded, traceable to Hammurabi of After Herbie had left, Andy turned to Babylon, some 1700 years before the time By Edmund Jan­ Dutch. of Jesus. While it appears to be a zen, Chairman, Bible "Something puzzles me, Dutch. bloodthirsty rule, this lex talionis as it came Department, Pacific You've changed since you've come to to be called, actually limited revenge. College, Fresno, Cali­ Bible school. When you came, you were Previously if someone had his eye or tooth fornia the same old Dutch we knew at school knocked out, he (and his friends) might - full of mischief and all that. But retaliate so forcefully that his enemy would lately -" lose both eyes and/or all his teeth. Thus its A wide grin slashed across the freck- purpose was good.

The CHRISTIAN LEADER I 10 June 1975 Philippines, came off presses in late April. These four bring to 49 the number of published New Testaments completed by Wycliffe translators, who are at work in more than 600 other languages in 29 countries. BAPTIST MISSIONARIES ASSIST REFUGEES TAKEN TO GUAM GUAM (EP) - Southern Baptist missionaries who recently left South Vietnam are continuing their ministry in a "tent city" here, helping tens of thousands of Vietnamese refugees. In addition to providing religious activities and Christian literature, the missionaries are assisting in counseling, providing medical needs, and serving as interpreters in the Vietnamese language. "These people come from a hot country. Many are simple farmers and all have experienced great emotional trauma which will be compounded by culture shock," a missionary said, in a Baptist Press report. Peter Funk, left; Paul S. Gross, center; and Edwin Karber represented Mennonite Brethren "I believe a ministry of compassion to congregations at the 25th anniversary observance of Mennonite Mutual Aid. The three are Vietnamese refugees ... at a time when directors of the MMAA board. they are literally and totally helpless and dependent, has the potential of seeing more Vietnamese come to know MMAA Observes 25th Anniversary on May 16 the Lord ... than we have seen won in Vietnam." THE TWENTY-FIFTH anniversary present for the observance and annual The Baptist missionaries have access of Mennonite Mutual Aid Association meeting of the board were Edwin Kar­ was observed at Goshen, Indiana, May to two tents for religious activities ber, Fairview, Oklahoma; Paul S. Gross, (shared by all religious groups) and a 16 with several members of the original Bridgewater, South Dakota; and Peter tent for their personal use. board of directors present. Milton R. Funk, Fresno, California. Good, Breslau, Ontario, board president One hundred and two Mennonite RECORD GOOD RESPONSE in 1950, spoke briefly and was presented Brethren congregations participate in TO PRISON WITNESSING with a plaque at an evening dinner. Mennonite Mutual Aid Association SHREVEPORT, La. (EP) - Some C. L. Graber, first manager of hospital-surgical, automobile, and sur­ MMAA, then known as Mennonite Aid, vivors' aid cost-sharing programs. Near­ 356 inmates at Louisiana State Prison in Angola made decisions for Christ during Inc., also was given special recognition, ly 180 Mennonite Brethren pastors, special evangelistic services sponsored as were several other early board mem­ missionaries, and other church-sup­ by the Christian Prison Ministries. bers. ported workers are enrolled in the Representatives of several local Mennonite Brethren representatives Mennonite Retirement Plan. churches participated in the meetings led by the Rev. Amos Terrell and the REFUGEE RESETrLEMENT the total number of letters to Congress Rev. Billy Crosby in the five-day series. OPPOSITION BRINGS BIGOTRY has not been heavy, a majority of those Christian laymen and pastors made BOSTON (EP) - The head of World writing has opposed resettlement. their way through the cellblocks of the 22 Vision International believes Americans Dr. Mooneyham said that while prison witnessing to inmates and the would not react negatively to the cur­ WorId Vision is not directly involved in youthful musical group "The Transfor­ rent refugee resettlement ifemigres were resettling Indochinese refugees in the mation" from Summer Grove Baptist "white Caucasians from Europe" rather U.S. it does help with referrals when Church provided music for the special than Vietnamese. congregations or individuals want to crusade. sponsor families. Dr. Stanley Mooneyham of Monrovia, HATFIELD DECRIES MILITARY, Calif., said that criticism, which he WYCLIFFE TRANSLATORS SEE URGES WORLD FOOD BALANCE thinks is a minority expression, "repre­ FOUR TESTAMENTS PUBLISHED OAK BROOK, Ill. (EP) - After sents at least a cultural kind of bigotry" HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (EP) challenging 215 editors and publishers and is "perhaps racist." - Four New Testaments have been to apply their Christian ethics to politi­ The Baptist clergyman, interviewed added to Wycliffe Bible Translators' cal questions, U.S. Senator Mark O. here, does not think "these bigoted growing list of published, translated Hatfield warned that oversubscription expressions represent the real heart of Scriptures. of military arms must stop and global America." Three in languages of Papua New balance of food must begin. Opposition to bringing some 120,000 Guinea - Daga, Fore and Wantoat ­ "I'd not vote for sending our military Indochinese refugees into the U.S. has were dedicated during March. The might into any part of the world to solve been voiced in several quarters. While fourth, in the Mansaka language of the any political problem," the Oregon

The CHRISTIAN LEADER / 10 June 1975 Republican Congressman told conven­ that rathole," we would have a base engaged in desperate acts such as tioners of the Evangelical Press Associ­ today from which to work. murder do not govern their actions with ation on May 12. "We need to get out of The Baptist layman urged his fellow cognitivp- reasoning." bilateral relationships." believers to show "love in action" Dr. Menninger hopes the U.S. Su­ Mr. Hatfield, who gave the keynote through "the church dispersed." preme Court will rule against the consti­ address here at the 27th annual conven­ KARL MENNINGER: OPPOSES tutionality of capital punishment in tion of EPA, said he would instead send DEATH PENALTY cases now before it. In his book, diplomats, and send them now, to seek TOPEKA, Kans. (EP) - Thirty-six Whatever Became of Sin? Dr. Men­ to assure enough food for undeveloped states have reinstituted the death pen­ ninger states, "Sin has a willful, defiant nations. alty, but noted psychiatrist Karl Men­ or disloyal quality; someone is defied or It was his conviction, he said, that if ninger opposes the moves strongly, offended or hurt. The willful disregard or the U.S. had worked to develop better insisting that "Capital punishment is sacrifice of the welfare of others for the agricultural methods in Southeast Asia, not a deterrent to crime." welfare or satisfaction of self is an rather than "plowing $150 billion into The reason he gives is that "people essential quality of the concept of sin."

has fouled up because the husband-wife Single Eye states, "To be valid from the wtk~wm.....®n_om_n__ relationship has been made the focus of social point of view, marriage must be a the nuclear family. Such an emphasis public - not a private affair - for the ...by Katie Funk Wiebe places too heavy a burden on the protection of the partners involved, for spouses to provide totally for each any future children, for peers, and for .Helping the Glue other's emotional needs. In some family society as a whole. Society has a right to systems, some of these needs were know that a man and wife are pledged to To Stick provided by grandparents, sisters, one another, and therefore, no one else THE INVITATION which came in brothers or other individuals intimately has any right to sexual relations with the mail says, "Come to our wedding." I connected with the family. Today, either one of them." She says marriage am glad to go and rejoice with each couples left without this support system is the socially permitted cohabitation of couple in their new decision. Yet I realize to ease the heavy strain of an intimate male and female. It represents a new also with some sadness that some relationship, break under it. unit in society and has purpose in couples will become a casualty to the Bender suggests we need to develop relation to the husband and wife and modem divorce trend. In Mennonite again a support system in the covenant their children, but also in relationship to churches we can no longer take the community for strengtheningthe nuclear the family of God and society as a whole. stability of most marriages for granted family. It should include the couple and At some wedding ceremonies I notice the way we used to. their children, the unmarried, the wid­ that the parents of the couple are In my childhood my young friends owed, the elderly, the divorced. "Our pledging support for the new family. and I never considered divorce even a family of faith must surround with Though my parents never made this remote possibility for our elders. Then God's love and ours all its children open vocal commitment, I realize now one day the news arrived that a couple regardless of their marital status," he with much thanks how much support closely connected to the family had been writes. they have given me and my family and divorced. At a family gathering I His statement reminded me again of my brother and sisters and their families overheard the grownups grasping for an how our closely graded church school during the fifty-five years of their understanding of what had tom these system builds walls between age groups. marriage. two lives apart. I do not remember their Sunday school classes too frequently They made it a rule never to pass on words, but I remember the anguish. consist of tight, comfortable little any gossip about the members of the In my childish mind I knew that groups of one kind - all middle-aged family in letters or conversation. They parents argued, struggled, cried and men or women in double-knit outfits were always ready to help with a new sometimes became discouraged, but with conservative outlooks or all young baby, with a problem with an older they also stayed together to laugh, to students or young married couples with child, with words of comfort, encourage­ sing, to joke, to have good times and to the same or other types of outlooks. ment or praise, even with what financial plan together. Somehow there was al­ Why not mixed classes? help they were able to give. ways enough glue to keep the home to­ Perhaps in a mixed group of young When my husband and I were newly gether. and old, some who have been married for married and teacher's salaries were $100 23 Today much has changed. That much­ many years might be free to share that per month and less, often after my needed glue is often in short supply. the success of their marriage was not parents left we found a box of dented Roles for both husband and wife have due to the fact that they were perfect cans of groceries on the back porch. "I changed. Modem technology has turned people, but because time and again when can't sell them anyway," my store­ homes into consumers of goods instead they failed they found grace for forgive­ keeper father would comment drily. of producers. Family mobility has re­ ness. Theirs may not even have been a Today we children often joke about the moved the young family far from rela­ storybook kind of reconciliation, but way Dad must have deliberately flung tives and forced them to rely on their because they were committed to the the cans around so he would have a box own emotional resources, often very institution of marriage because it is of groceries he could legitimately give limited. The pill, education, and new God's plan, there was no room for drop­ away. Each unlabeled can was a chal­ attitudes toward sex are all chipping ping out when the going got rough. lenge to my cooking skill, but also a away at the glue which formerly held For a support system to work, it may reminder of love. marriages together. mean a change in thinking regarding I have no dented cans to give, but In "The Family Should Be a Great modem marriages. Some couples con­ perhaps even a little dented love given Setup" (Christian Living, May 1975) sider their marriage their own business to my married children will help the glue Ross Bender points out that marriage only. Letha Scanzoni in Sex and the from loosening. 0

The CHRISTIAN LEADER I 10 June 1975 team which will serve in Rapid City, South Dakota, June 13-22. Christian Education Secretary Speaks PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia ­ To Start New Church in McPherson, Kansas John Unger, executive secretary of Christian Education for the Canadian Conference, was EFFORTS toward establishing a the guest sP.l!aker at the evening service, Mennonite Brethren Church in McPher­ May 11. Willy Murray and The Messengers son, Kansas, will move into action when Quartet ministered to the church in a crusade, Rev. and Mrs. Melvin Friesen and April 27-May 2. family of Huron, South Dakota, come Church Observes Communion to McPherson in June to begin their SAN JOSE, California (Blossom Valley) ­ ministry of initiating a church-planting Communion was observed at the worship venture. service, May 18. Werner Heidebrecht, pastor The new venture is being begun under of the Lincoln Glen Church, brought the the Church Extension and Evangelism message May 25 in the absence of the interim Commission (CEEC) of the Southern pastor, Harold Schroeder. During the Sun­ District Conference which has on several day school hour, Sheila Kawaoka presented the work of Inter-Varsity Christian Fellow­ occasions met with interested families in ship. McPherson and has conducted several surveys to ascertain the potential for One Is Baptized starting a Mennonite Brethren Church HILLSBORO, Kansas (Ebenfeldl - One in the city. person was baptized at the evening service May 18 held in the Parkview Mennonite At a meeting on April 17 and 18 the Brethren Church. She was received into the Church Extension and Evangelism fellowship of the church during the worship Commission interviewed the Friesens. service, May 25. Bill Winkley, a representa­ Later they extended a call to the tive of the Gideons, spoke during the Friesens to begin the work in McPher­ Rev. and Mrs. Melvin Friesen morning service, June 1. That evening the son. The Friesens accepted and will church held a farewell for their pastor and begin the new venture on July 1. holds a three-year diploma in Bible from family, the Henry Brucks. VBS was held June 2-6. Friesen comes originally from the Grace Bible Institute. Zoar Mennonite Brethren Church at For the last six years the Friesens Church Holds VBS Inman, Kansas. He received his Bache­ have pastored the Mt. Olivet Mennonite FAIRVIEW, Oklahoma - Vacation Bible lor of Arts degree from Grace Bible Church at Huron, South Dakota. They school was held May 18-22. A musical concert Institute, Omaha, and his Master of have three children, Greg, 14; Barb, 13; was presented by the Grace Bible Institute Divinity degree in 1969 from Grace and Beverly, 4'12 years old. Chorale, May 23. The Oklahoma Bible Members of the Church Extension Academy Choir, Meno, Oklahoma, presented Theological Seminary, Winona Lake, a concert during the morning service, May 4. Indiana. and Evangelism Commission are asking Mrs. Arlene Friesen is from Hutchin­ for the prayer support of the constituen­ Missionary to Taiwan Speaks son, Kansas, where she graduated from cy as plans for this new church are MUNICH, North Dakota - Dorothy Central Christian High School. She launched. Holzwarth, missionary to Taiwan under TEAM, was the guest speaker at the missionary service, May 25. That morning Tabor President Speaks evening at the Carson Mennonite Brethren two children were dedicated to the Lord. REEDLEY, California - Dr. Roy Just, Church, Delft. The Mountain Lake Christian Church library night was held June 1. president of Tabor College, was the guest Day School presented the evening service, speaker at the evening service, May 18. May 11. An open house was held the Moody Students Present Service Presenting special music during the morning afternoon of May 4 in honor of the golden CHICAGO, Illinois - Students who have worship service was the choir from the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac been attending and helping with the church Reedley High School. The 20th anniversary Wiens. work during the past school year presented dinner of the Mennonite Brethren Biblical the evening service, May 11. Words of Children's Choir Presents Concert Seminary was held at the church, May 23. appreciation were expressed to those stu· Edmund Janzen of Pacific College, was the FRESNO, California (North Fresno) dents and a time of fellowship was held 24 guest speaker at the morning service, May The Mennonite Children's Choir presented its following the service. 25. Eighteen persons were baptized during spring concert at the evening service, May the morning service, June 1. 11. That morning five children were dedicated Church Views Film to the Lord. The Believer's Quartet presented SAWYER, North Dakota - The film, Dedicate Five Children a sacred concert at the evening service, May "The Sounds of Love," was shown at the BUHLER, Kansas - Five children were 4. A goundbreaking service for the new evening service, May 11. Vacation Bible dedicated to the Lord during the worship multipurpose building was held following the school was held together with the Baptist service, May 11. A community evening ser· morning worship service, April 27. The and Nazarene churches, June 2·6. vice was held in the Buhler High School where church choir presented the musical, "Jesus Is the film, "The Cross and the Switchblade," Coming," at the evening service, May 25. Dedicate Two Children was shown. Community VBS classes were HURON, South Dakota - Two children held June 2-6. Honor Senior Citizens were dedicated to the Lord during the GETTYSBURG, South Dakota -A spe­ morning service, May 11. VBS was held at Five Are Baptized cial recognition of the senior citizens was held the midweek services for five weeks begin­ MOUNTAIN LAKE, Minnesota - Five during the morning service, May 4. Neighbor­ ning May 14 and concluding June 11. persons were baptized during the morning hood Bible Time Youth Crusade was held at Reception of new members was held at the service, May 18. At the same service they the church June 8-13. Training sessions for ~oming service, May 18. Ben Friesen, Win­ were received into the fellowship of the the teachers were held prior to the crusade. dom, Minnesota, spoke at the evening service church and communion was observed. A joint Two members of the MBY have been chosen in the interest of wills and estate planning. Christian Endeavor service was held that to minister with the Central District teen The church participated in the South Dakota

The CHRISTIAN LEADER / 10 June 1975 Mennonite Brethren Song Festival held at Immanuel Choir Sings service. At the same service nine children the Silver Lake Mennonite Brethren Church, DINUBA, California - The choir from were dedicated to the Lord. That evening the Marion, the evening of June 1. Immanuel High School, Reedley, presented a choir from Mennonite Brethren Bible College, sacred concert at the evening service, May Winnipeg, presented a concert. The church is Choir Preeeote Service 11. A child dedication service was held during pleased to announce that David Traub will FRESNO, California (Butler Avenue) the morning service. Dr. Roy Just, president assume the position of assistant pastor in the The church choir presented a special musical of Tabor College, was the guest speaker at near future. program as part of the morning service, May the vesper service held May 18. 18. The premiere performance of the cantata, Choir Presente Cantata "A Miracle inCapernaum," presented as part Church Views Film BAKERSFIELD, California (Church of of Pacific College's Festival of the Arts, was CIMARRON, Kansas - The film, "Blood the Mennonite Brethren) - The church choir rendered at the church that evening. The on the Mountain," was shown at the evening presented the musical, "Alleluia," at the youth choir presented their final home service, May 11. The pastor, Erwin Klaassen, evening service, June 1. At the morning concert following the cantata. was the graduation speaker at Com Bible service, communion was observed. Dr. Ber· Academy, Com, Oklahoma, May 16. Becky nard Erickson brought the evening message, Hold Joint VBS Timkin shared of her work with Campus May 18. TOPEKA, Kansas -A joint vacation Crusade for Christ and of the total program Church Celebrates 16th Anniversary Bible school was held with the Friends of Campus Crusade at the evening service, Church at the Fairlawn Church, June 2·6. A May 18. VBS was held May 27-31. GARDEN CITY, Kansas - The 16th closing program and ice cream social was anniversary of the church was celebrated held the evening of June 8. PBI Choir Sings with special services the morning and after· BURNABY, British Columbia (Willing· noon of May 4. Speaking at the morning Church Views Film don) - The Ambassador Choir from Prairie service was Horace Brelsford, former pastor MINOT, North Dakota - The film, Bible Institute, Three Hills, Alberta, pre· of the church. Following a fellowship meal "Blood on the Mountain," was shown at the sented special music for the morning worship the special anniversary service was held. evening service, May 18. A child dedication service and communion were held during the worship service, May 11. Vacation Bible school was held June 2-6. North Fresno Adds Multipurpose Structure Three Are Baptized AUGUST 20 has been set as the date Elmo Warkentin, in September 1969. PINCHER Creek, Alherta - Three per­ of completion on the two·story, multi­ The group began by meeting in the sons were baptized at a special service held purpose addition to the North Fresno home of Elmer and Martha Kliewer. As the afternoon of May 11. That evening they Mennonite Brethren Church. the group enlarged, they met for ser­ and another person were welcomed into the vices in the Pacific College Chapel. More church and communion was observed. The Groundbreaking for the proposed $175,000 building was held Sunday, then 30 members signed the original church solicits the prayers of the brotherhood charter. as they select a new pastor. The present April 20. The new structure will house a pastor, George Reimer, will be leaving at the multipurpose room, offices, meeting In August 1970 the congregation, by end of July. rooms, a mechanical room, kitchen, then 70 members, moved to the former Zion Missionary Baptist Church and Roy Just Speaks shower rooms, and rest rooms. renamed it the North Fresno Mennonite KINGSBURG, California - Dr. Roy Just, president of Tabor College, brought the The addition marks another milestone Brethren Church. Membership is .cur­ morning message, May 18. That evening the in the rapid growth of the church which rently at 212. Rev. Ray Wiebe has been church was invited to the Madera Avenue was started by a group of seven, led by serving as pastor since January 1974. Mennonite Brethren Church to hear the presentation of "Alleluia" by the church Members of the congregation of the North Fresno Mennonite Brethren Church gather to choir. Ed Hinz, Reedley, brought the morn­ watch the recent groundbreaking service for the multipurpose building due for completion ing message, May 25, in the absence of the August 20. Turning the soil are: (left to right) Willard Janzen, chairman of Stewardship Com­ pastor, Ernest Friesen, who was attending mission; Menno Harms, chairman of the Building Committee; Charlyn Bridges, most recent graduation activities at Tabor College in baptized adult member; Erwin Bartel, charter member; and Brenda Heinrichs, MBY presi­ Hillsboro. dent. Rempel Speaks HILLSBORO, Kansas (Parkview) - Nick Rempel, pastor of the Buhler Mennonite Brethren Church, was the guest speaker at the evening service, May 18. He explained the plans for the Mennonite Brethren Evan­ gelism efforts which have already been 25 started and will be continuing through the next year. Joe A. Kleinsasser, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, brought the morning mes­ sage, May 25. VBS was held May 27-June 6 with the closing picnic and program held June 8. Four Are Baptized WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Portage Avenue) - Four persons were baptized during the morning service, May 4. At the same service they and three others were received into the fellowship of the church and communion was observed. The church joined with the Portage Avenue Mennonite Brethren Church for the evening service, May 11. The German choirs from both churches combined to present a musical program.

The CHRISTIAN LEADER / 10 June 1975 Several chartermembers of the church spoke, special music by a ladies triple trio and the church choir was presented and talks by Floyd Born, the first pastor of the church; Horace Brelsford, the second pastor of the church; and Jacob Neufeld, present pastor of the church. Communion was also observed at the service. Eleven persons were received into the fellowship of the church at the moming service, May 11. Nine Are Baptized LOS ANGELES, California (City Terrace) - Nine persons were baptized during the morning service, April 20, and received into the fellowship of the church at the evening service. Baruch Goldstein, founder of the Jews for Jesus Movement was the guest speaker at the moming service, April 27. Church Hosts Quartet Festival HILLSBORO, Kansas -A quartet festi­ val was hosted at the evening service, May 25, with quartets participating from several areas around Hillsboro. AI Dueck, professor The Lull Mennonite Brethren Church and Iglesia de la Comunidad (Community BibleChurch), of psychology, was the guest speaker at the Donna, Texas, held a special meeting at Camp Loma de Vida (Hill of ~ife) on ~at~ay,May~. morning service. About sixty persons gathered for Christian fellowship. At 6 p.m. a tUDe of smgmg and testi­ Pacific Drama Group Performs mony was held followed by an object lesson on "God's Time" by Anselmo Salinas, pastor of BAKERSFIELD, California (Rosedale) ­ the Lull Church. One decision was made for Christ. The service was followed by a potluck The Narrow Gate Company from Pacific lunch. Brother Salinas requests prayer for the needs of the Lull Church. College presented "Signs of the Kingdom," a drama centered around the parables Jesus taught. Vacation Bible school was held June Pastor Speaks at Special Services special music at the same service. The pastor, 9-13. A unique feature of this year's VBS BALKO, Oklahoma - The pastor, Gary Lloyd Pankratz, is speaking on the events of program was classes for the whole family. Miller, was the guest speaker at Spiritual Christ's second coming at the moming Life services held at the Burlington (Colora­ services. do) Mennonite Brethren Church, June 8-11. VBS was held at the church May 29-June 4 Tabor Choir Sings with the closing program held the evening of WICHITA, Kansas (First) - The Tabor June 4. College Choir presented a concert at the Southern District Camps: evening service, May 11. The children of the Academy Ensemble Sings church presented the musical, "Zack, Jr.," Junior Camps - Boiling Springs SALEM, Oregon - The musical ensemble, during the moming worship service, May 18. State Park, Woodward, Okla. ­ "Sounds of Truth," from the Salem Bible That evening four persons were baptized. June 30-July 5; Red Rock Canyon Academy presented the evening service, May They along with five others were received State Park, Hinton, Okla. - July 21­ 18. The church choir presented the cantata, into the fellowship of the church at the same 26; Junior High Camps - Boiling "This Same Jesus," at the evening service, service and communion was observed. Springs State Park, Woodward, June 1. Speaks on Teen Missions Okla. - July 7-12; Osage Hills State Church Holds Family Retreat CAPITOLA, California - Wyman Borri· Park, Bartlesville, Okla. - July 27 ­ WASCO, California -A family retreat Aug. 2; Senior High Camp - Hom son, a member of the church, spoke at the was held May 24 and 25 at Hartland Camp. evening service, May 11, on his work with Creek Ranch, West Cliff, Colo. ­ Harold Dyck, pastor of the Grace Evangeli· Teen Missions, Inc. Last summer he minis­ Aug. 4-9; Senior High Travel Camp cal Mennonite Brethren Church, Reedley, tered in Alaska and this summer he will work - July 19-27. was the guest speaker at the Saturday in the national parks of the Southwest July 7-11,1975 - Central District MBY evening service and Sunday morning service. sharing Christ with campers and vacationers. Camp, Swan Lake, Viborg, South One person was received into the fellowship A documentary film, "The Chinese Are ofthe church at the worship service, May 11. Dakota. Coming," was shown at the evening service, 26 August 9-12, 1975 - General Confer­ Hold Joint VBS May 18. ence Sessions, Winnipeg, Manitoba. CORN, Oklahoma -A joint vacation Four Are Baptized October 24-26, 1975 - Central District Bible school was held May 19-23 with the DENVER, Colorado (Belleview Acres) Conference, Huron, South Dakota. Calvary Baptist Church. Enrollment for the week was over 60. The baccalaureate service Four persons were baptized at the evening October 31-November 2,1975 - South­ service, May 11. They and two others were ern District Conference, Enid, Okla­ for Com Bible Academy was held at the church May 11 with Cycil Adrian as the welcomed into the fellowship of the church at homa. guest speaker. Graduation was also held at the same service. Communion was also ob­ November 7-9, 1975 - Pacific District the church the evening of May 16 with Erwin served. Conference, San Jose, California. Klaassen as the speaker. Regional Evangelism Training Seminars Ewing Speaks Gomez Speaks for Pastors and Local Church Evan­ NEWTON, Kansas (Koerner Heights) BLAINE, Washington - Walter Gomez, Bruce Ewing, a recent graduate of the Dallas gelism Chairmen: Pacific District ­ director of the Mexican Mission Ministries, Theological Seminary, was the guest speaker October 24-28, Boulder Creek, Califor­ was the guest speaker at the evening service, at the morning service, May 18. The all­ nia; Central District November 14­ May 4. Ed Hinz, Reedley, California, and church picnic was held June 1 at the Harvey 18, South Dakota; Southern District former pastor of the church, was the guest County Park. Sunday school and the worship -November 2'1-25, Wichita, Kansas; speaker at the evening service, May 18. The service were held at the park prior to the South Texas - November 27-29. church choir also presented a program of dinner.

The CHRISTIAN LEADER I 10 June 1975 ...... ~ ~....••.•.•.•.•.•.•.•.". . Denver Women Sponsor 'Journey of Love' IT IS a little unusual to ask ladies of two churches to take a journey lasting six weeks, climaxed with an overnight • CYCIL J. ADRIAN, pastor of the Post Oak Mennonite Brethren Church at Indiahoma, retreat. But that is exactly what hap­ Oklahoma, for the last ten years, resigned his position on May 18. Reportedly he has no pened in Denver at the Belleview Acres immediate future plans. and Garden Park Mennonite Brethren Churches. This advance preparation for • MENNONITE BIBLICAL SEMINARY, Elkhart, Indiana, celebrated its 30th anniver­ the retreat was the"Journey of Love," a sary on May 23 in conjunction with the dedication of a newly completed library spiritual workshop written by James C. addition. That evening commencement exercises were held at which 27 students of Pippen (Guideposts, May 1974). Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries received their degrees. David Schroeder of It began March 18 with a progressive Canadian Mennonite Bible College, Winnipeg, delivered the commencement address dinner for women of the two churches. entitled "Understanding the Grace of God in Truth." Schroeder served as visiting Guidelines were given at the dinner to make each week of the following six professor of New Testament at the seminary during the past school year. weeks a different phase of this journey • BETHANY BIBLE INSTITUTE of Dalmeny, Saskatchewan, is sending four students by encouraging the women to show and abroad for the summer in its 1975 missions project. Ron Baerg will work with the John express love with a Hand of Love, Voice N. Klassens in Germany; Martha Wiens in Sao Paulo, Brazil; and Irene Isaak and Mary of Love, Deed of Love, Heart of Love, Ann Ewert in Mexico, where they will assist the William Thiessens in their work among and Mind of Love. The setting for the retreat April 25-26, the Old Colony Mennonites at Durango. was Deer Creek Christian Camp at Pine, • FREEMAN JUNIOR COLLEGE AND ACADEMY, Freeman, South Dakota, Colorado, with the theme, "Celebration observed its 75th anniversary with a series of special events the weekend of May 16. A of Life," carried out meaningfully by pork barbecue followed by a slide and sound presentation of the history of the school Mrs. Leonard Vogt and Mrs. Roland Reimer, pastors' wives of the two opened the events on Friday. On Saturday a showing of art and artifacts was held with Denver churches. The women learned the alumni banquet in the evening. Following a potluck lunch on Sunday noon, the that life can be a celebration when we new museum building was dedicated. The weekend was climaxed on Sunday evening commit ourselves completely to Jesus with commencement exercises. Dr. James Waltner of Normal, Illinois, was the Christ with the Holy Spirit to guide us. commencement speaker. "Women returned home uplifted and ready to continue to fill each day with • DR. DAVID EWERT of the faculty of Eastern Mennonite Seminary, Harrisonburg, expressions of love," reports E. Berniece Virginia, taught a course on Revelation at the European Mennonite Bible School, Givan, secretary. Bienenberg, Switzerland, May 25-June 7. The short course was for ministers, missionaries, and church workers. Steve Smith, Grace Bible Institute evange­ • THE DISCIPLESHIP CENTER, the newest building at Eastern Mennonite College, list, Omaha, speaking at a Youth "Pizza Harrisonburg, Virginia, was dedicated April 27 during homecoming activities at the Splash" held April 23 at Faith Bible Church (Mennonite Brethren) in Omaha. Jim Seibel college. The 2,000 square foot hexagonal facility was made possible by a special grant. is pastor of the church. from the Harman Foundation as a tribute to the late Frank T. Harman, Harrisonburg businessman and longtime EMC trustee. The center will accommodate up to 150 persons for seminars, fellowship, sharing, Bible study, and prayer. • THE PLAY, "In Search of a Country," by Mennonite playwright Urie A. Bender, is being presented at the Theater of Arts, University of Waterloo (Ontario), by Conrad Grebel College on June 14, 15, 21, and 22. It has already been presented on May 31, June 1, June 7 and 8. • CHRISTIANITY TODA Y reports that Oral Roberts University of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has 27 announced plans to build a $60 million medical school which officials hope will be going by 1980 along with graduate schools of law and dentistry. An undergraduate school of nursing will open this fall.

• ALLEN TSCHIEGG, interim pastor of the Kingwood Bible Church in Salem, Oregon, is terminating his work in this position on June 15. On June 29 he will be installed as associate pastor at the Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church in Dallas, Oregon. • URBANE PEACHEY, currently Mennonite Central Committee's Jordan director, will join the staff of MCC's Peace section this summer to administer joint programs for the Peace Section and the Canadian Committee for Peace and Social Concerns. He will handle international peace concerns which Peace Section has outside of North Ameri­ ca, and coordinate peace education activities which are equally applicable to Canada and the United States......

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THOUGHTS ON BUDGETS AND GIVING THIS IS the time of year when churches begin their final push to reach their budgets for various church and conference activities. It is gratifying to see that more and more churches are taking their budgets and their conference contributions seriously and are seeking to contribute their full norms. One problem which is often encountered is that the fiscal year of the But whoever individual church and respective conference boards are not the same. In fact, has the world's goods, the fiscal year of different conference boards are not even the same. This and beholds his brother often creates conflicts for both the church and the conference board, especially when it comes to reporting. in need Although there has been limited effort in this regard in the past, it and closes his heart seems to me that renewed efforts should be made to standardize the fiscal against him, year on all levels - general conference, area conference, district and how does the love ofGod provincial conferences, and local churches. This would be a real service to all abide in him?" these areas of activity in many ways. 1 John 3:17 (NASB) In order to bring in all areas of the brotherhood, it seems that this standardization should be implemented from the general conference level with the area, district and provincial conferences, and local churches cooperating for the sake of uniformity. Although I am not sure whose responsibility it is to implement this uniformity, it might be most logical for the Board of Reference and Counsel to pick it up and, if need be, refer or delegate it to whatever board or boards necessary. THE CHRISTIAN Another problem encountered in raising budgets in the local church is that some budgets will be met or oversubscribed while others are seldom met. Consequently the board or activity whose budget contributions are not LEADER up to par, may eventually find itself in serious financial difficulty - even Volume 38 Number 12 threat of extinction - while another agency may have more funds than it 10June 1975 needs.

ORLANDO HARMS / Editor Someone has suggested that all conference monies should go into one unified treasury which would payout proportionately to each agency PHOTO CREDITS: according to its needs or the total budget position. I doubt whether this Cover - Clark and Clark Photography. Page would be a workable solution. Certainly not for the immediate future. 28 25 - Photo by Mel Froese. Another way of m~ting the needs of those who are not getting CONTRIBUTORS: sufficient funds might be for individuals and churches not to give solely on Leslie E. Mark (page 21 works at church planting the basis of causes but also on the basis of need. I believe there are situa­ at Guadalajara, Mexico, under Mennonite Brethren Missions/Services. The Marks are tions where it is our responsibility to help conference activities according to members of the College Community Church at Clovis, California. Vi Fast (Mrs. Lesl (page 41 is their needs, irrespective of the cause, for all are part of the Lord's work. a wife, mother. and secretary in Denver, The ideal is certainly to provide sufficient funds to meet the needs of all Colorado. The Fasts are members of the Garden Park Church in Denver. F. Kay Toews agencies; however, where there are needs which have not been' met, the (Mrs. Wilferdl (page 51 is a farm housewife and principle of 1 John 3:17, I believe, would apply to a conference agency or mother at Hunter, Oklahoma. The Toewses are members of the Mennonite Brethren Church at board as well as to a Christian brother. It says: "But whoever has the Enid, Oklahoma. Wilfred Martens (page 14) is head of the English Department at Pacific world's goods, and beholds his brother in need and closes his heart against College in Fresno, California. He conducted a him, how· does the love of God abide in him?" (NASB). workshop in writing at Glorieta 75. One of those in need at this time is Tabor College. Should we fail to meet the neea. and eventually lose the school, this loss would affect every area of our conference, churches, missions and personal lives. Let us not let this happen. The responsibility would be too great.

The CHRISTIAN LEADER / 10 June 1975